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Big Lake Comprehensive Plan UpdateProject Date: January 2008 – Present 
Project DescriptionThe Matanuska-Susitna Borough has teamed with Agnew::Beck Consulting to facilitate public participation process for an update of Big Lake's 1996 Community Comprehensive Plan. That year, a major wildfire burned more than 37,000 acres in the area destroying 400 homes and cabins. Since then, residents have been rebuilding. And, as the resident population in the Mat-Su Borough has boomed, the number of permanent residents and second-home owners in Big Lake has also grown as more and more people make it their home. Big Lake and the surrounding trails and lakes are popular recreation destinations, and residents and visitors recognize the need to address water-quality issues. In addition, the town's center is becoming a gathering place, accommodating more local businesses and community facilities. As Big Lake grows, Agnew::Beck is assisting the community in charting a direction for the town as its own distinct community character continues to evolve. We know how important it is to really get to know the community and to understand the priorities and values of local people whose voices will be integrated in their updated Comprehensive Plan for their town's future. Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about the Comprehensive Plan update. Public ParticipationLandowners and residents in the Big Lake area, and other interested parties, are invited to participate in the development of this Comprehensive Plan update. Planning Team meetings have been scheduled, and future public meetings and workshops will also be slated in the coming months. If you'd like to receive regular e-mail notices regarding the Big Lake Comprehensive Planning Process, please e-mail Shelly Wade. Also, please comment on any publications, reports and issues related to the Big Lake Comprehensive Plan update by downloading and completing a comment form. The form includes instructions for e-mailing, faxing or mailing it to the planners. Please submit your ideas promptly so they can be incorporated into the planning process. Upcoming Workshops + MeetingsWork Group Meeting: Transportation Work Group Meeting: Economic Development
Past Workshops + MeetingsWork Group Meeting: Land Use + Environment Work Group Meeting: Recreation + Open Space Work Group Meeting: Implementation + Funding Work Group Meeting: Transportation Planning Team Workshop #6 Experts Panel Q&A at 6-7:30 p.m. followed by A panel of experts shared what they know about issues affecting Big Lake (Lake Shore Restoration, Fire Prevention, Fish & Wildlife Habitat and Transportation Projects). Work Groups held kickoff meetings to help inform the Comprehensive Plan update on key issues.
Experts Presentations
Community Council Meeting Trails Work Group Meeting
Planning Team Workshop #5
Trails Work Group Meeting Big Lake Community Council Meeting Trails Work Group Meeting
Community Workshop #1 Workshop Flyer (326 KB)
Goals Status Matrix: Four Big Lake Planning Team Members reviewed the 1996 Big Lake Comprehensive Plan and provided a status report on goals and recommendations from the '96 Plan. The Goals Status Matrix represents their combined responses on the status and relative importance of each goal/recommendation. Trails Work Group Meeting Draft Trails Plan 07-07-08 (2 MB)
Planning Team Workshop #4
Planning Team Workshop #3 The third Planning Team meeting continued to identify key issues in Big Lake and to reevaluate the community’s development goals as identified in the 1996 Big Lake Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Team Workshop #2 The second Planning Team meeting helped to identify key issues in Big Lake and to reevaluate the community’s development goals as identified in the 1996 Big Lake Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Team Workshop #1 The first Planning Team meeting aimed to outline the framework of a Comprehensive Plan and goals of a successful public participation process.
Background Information and PublicationsHere are links to some suggested resources for review. Please become familiar with the plans the Borough and Big Lake have completed for the area. Hard copies are also available upon request from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Office – Department of Planning and Land Use.
After initial Planning Team meetings occur during the start-up phase, community workshops will be scheduled, as well as an opportunity for a round of public feedback. A plan will be prepared and then presented to the Big Lake Community Council for review. Finally, the plan will be reviewed for approval at public hearings with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Commission and Assembly. Additional public and agency feedback will be invited at that time. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions (Why should we update the plan? What power does the plan have? How will it affect funding for community projects?) please read the full FAQ clicking the link below.
Publications Goals Status Matrix: Four Big Lake Planning Team Members reviewed the 1996 Big Lake Comprehensive Plan and provided a status report on goals and recommendations from the '96 Plan. The Goals Status Matrix represents their combined responses on the status and relative importance of each goal/recommendation. Big Lake Comp Plan Update: DRAFT Issues + Goals Report (2.7 MB) Draft Trails Plan 07-07-08 (2 MB) Want More Information? Contact Agnew::Beck if you have questions, or if you'd like to receive more information about the public participation process and how to get involved. If you'd like to know about upcoming workshops, please send your e-mail address and other contact information to Shelly Wade and we'll keep you posted.
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