PUBLIC SURVEY SUMMARY
The Public Participation Survey was first released in November 2021. After 90 days, 342 respondents participated in the survey, 314 of whom were Hanahan residents or property owners. Over half of the respondents were between the ages of 35-54 and obtained at least a bachelor’s degree. Over 90% were homeowners and over two-thirds had a combined household income of $75k+.
The key takeaways from the survey were categorized into five topic areas:
1. New public recreation, amenities, & community facilities 2. Expand protection of cultural, historic & natural resources 3. Redevelopment of unutilized or underutilized land 4. Sustainable development practices & green infrastructure 5. General economic & business growth
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
An assessment of recent trends and existing conditions was a crucial step in the planning process. During this step the city’s strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and areas of opportunity were revealed. All these components were taken into consideration when formulating the implementation strategies.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
Implementation strategies outline the city’s Pathway to the Future. Identified priority investment areas and a detailed action plan, along with a future land use map, will support Hanahan’s efforts to achieve policy, programmatic and future development goals.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLAN
Comprehensive Plan provides direction, guidance, and perspective for a city to achieve its desired vision. It takes into consideration the aspirational needs and preferences of residents while also acknowledging the realities of the current conditions, historical and current trends. It then evaluates how the application of modern planning practices and targeted approaches can help the city proactively and sustainably realize its vision for the next two decades.
TIMELINE OF THE PLAN
FALL 2021
Four Visioning Open Houses were held, the last as an in-person/ online hybrid
Public Participation Survey was released
Closure of the Public Participation Survey
Survey Summary provided and presented to Planning Commission
Draft Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, and Goals provided to Planning Commission
Planning Commission finalized the Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, and Goals
Needs Assessment Workshop with Planning Commission occurred
Draft Existing Conditions shared with Planning Commission and City Staff
Draft Comprehensive Plan shared with Planning Commission and City Staff
Public Review process initiated with this Open House and draft plan posted on website
WINTER 2022 SPRING 2022 SUMMER 2022 FALL 2022 WINTER 2022-23
Planning Commission to review public comment December 6th
City Council action anticipated in January 2023
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COMMUNITY CHARACTER
PUBLIC SERVICES
VALUE OF LAND
Protect the small-town character of the community and maintain a high quality of life for its residents.
“Hanahan is a thriving, welcoming and diverse community, and a safe, quiet, conformable place to call home. Residents have access to many recreational amenities, including a network of biking and walking trails, entertainment, public parks, gardens, and the waterfront. Our bustling ‘town center’ offers opportunities for social interactions and community connections. City leadership protects the community’s small-town character, preserves cultural, historic and natural resources, and prioritizes redevelopment efforts and infill opportunities over the development of new or natural areas.” VISION 2040
the quality and range of public services offered to residents. Promote responsible and sustainable growth management practices while encouraging affordable housing options. GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Enhance
Improve the desirability and value of land for residents, investors, and proprietors. GUIDING PRINCIPLES DO YOU APPROVE OF THE COMMUNITY VISION & GUIDING PRINCIPLES?
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMUNITY CHARACTER
PROTECT THE SMALL-TOWN CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY AND MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS RESIDENTS.
Community Character Goals
1. Cultivate community pride for residents of all ages while maintaining a safe, supportive, family-friendly community.
2. Expand the protection and preservation of cultural, historic, and natural resources.
3. Maintain and improve existing transportation infrastructure.
ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND RANGE OF PUBLIC SERVICES OFFERED TO RESIDENTS.
Public Service Goals
1. Address demand for adequate facilities and capacity, particularly for vulnerable or disadvantaged residents.
2. Keep up-to-date with city plans and ordinances to maximize the potential for funding city improvement projects.
3. Ensure access to quality educational opportunities.
4. Maintain the high-quality level of parks while expanding on any future parks and recreational opportunities.
5. Inform residents of city updates and promote information on local and regional organizations that can provide/offer services to residents.
DO YOU APPROVE OF THESE GOALS? WHAT OTHER OPPORTUNITIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED? DO YOU APPROVE OF THESE GOALS? WHAT OTHER OPPORTUNITIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED?
VALUE OF LAND GROWTH MANAGEMENT
PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WHILE ENCOURAGING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS.
Growth Management Goals
1. Review and update the Zoning and/or Land Development Ordinance(s) to reflect the city’s land use, environmental, housing, and economic goals.
2. Encourage the use of sustainable development practices and green infrastructure.
3. Protect water quality, minimize erosion and stormwater flooding, and promote the maintenance of hydrologic features.
4. Implement recommendations from the Berkeley County Hazard Mitigation Plan (BCHMP).
IMPROVE THE DESIRABILITY AND VALUE OF LAND FOR RESIDENTS, INVESTORS, AND PROPRIETORS.
Value of Land Goals
1. Become a regional recreation destination.
2. Expand employment opportunities within the city.
3. Revitalize the town center area and adjacent neighborhoods.
DO YOU APPROVE OF THESE GOALS? WHAT OTHER OPPORTUNITIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED? DO YOU APPROVE OF THESE GOALS? WHAT OTHER OPPORTUNITIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED?
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RECENT INVESTMENTS
HANAHAN AMPHITHEATER - 2013
Completed in 2013, has become a unique recreation destination with a waterfront trail and an outdoor stage with 2,500+ seating capacity.
ORDINANCE UPDATE - 2017
Adopted in 2017, the city updated its Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
CITY PARKS AND RECREATION REFERENDUM - 2020
Passed with a 76% approval in 2020, the referendum includes the construction of Hawks Nest Park and Steward Steet Kayak Launch as well as several existing facility improvemnts.
PRIORITY INVESTMENTS
The priority investments of this plan idetifies the challenges and areas of opportunity that Hanahan faces. These investment opportunities were identified based on city staff, commissioner, council, and public comments as well as conclusions from the existing conditions analysis.
Completed in 2022, several infrastructure, utility, and streetscape improvement projects were implemented.
Breaking ground in 2021 and projected to be completed in late 2022, this project extends Railroad Ave from Mabeline Rd to Eagle Landing Blvd.
City staff, officials and community advocates continously promote the interests of the city at local, county and regional forums.
TOWN CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
EXTENSION
REGIONAL ADVOCACY
ONGOING 2012 PLAN PRIORITY INVESTMENTS TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ◦ ROAD & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ◦ MULTI-MODAL PATHS ◦ STREETSCAPING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ◦ EXISTING FACILITY UPGRADES ◦ PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE PATHS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ◦ BLIGHT REMOVAL & REMEDIATION ◦ INFILL DEVELOPMENT ◦ ADVERTISING & TOURISM SUPPORT STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE ◦ RESTORE NATURAL FEATURES ◦ GREY & GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FUTURE PRIORITIES TELL US WHAT OTHER PRIORITIES SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE PLAN
PROJECT - 2021-22 RAILROAD AVE
PROJECT2021-22
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