INTRODUCTION
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN Our Town has experienced many changes over the past decade. These
changes have affected [Top] [Table of Contents] This General Plan provides information and recommendations to assist Town decision-makers as they guide Eagar into the future. Residents, businesses, and those wishing to do business in the Town can use this plan to help them understand their community and decide how Eagar will meet the challenges that may be presented to it. In accordance with AR.S. § 9-461.05, this plan guides land use and zoning decisions. Individuals or entities that own land in Eagar, or are considering the purchase of land within the Town limits, would be wise to consult this document regarding the types of land use, transportation and open spaces the Town encourages. [Top] [Table
of Contents] CHALLENGES ADDRESSED BY THIS PLAN Eagar currently has a high quality of life. Its residents are well educated and have higher average household incomes than that of the County. To maintain and enhance our quality of life and accomplish our vision, we must meet many challenges. These include providing jobs for all residents that wish to work, increasing our sales tax base and capturing a higher portion of the sales taxes paid by our residents. It will also be important to maintain and update portions of our higher density mobile home neighborhoods, protect the Little Colorado River floodplain and other important natural resources, and meet the public service needs of our residents. In particular the General Plan elements include goals, objectives and policies to help us:
Provide Jobs for All Residents That Wish To Work While our year 2000 unemployment rate was less than 3%, many of our
residents are not Increase Our Sales Tax Base and Capture A Higher Portion of the Sales Taxes Paid by Other Residents Our year 2000 per capita annual sales tax collections were less than $85.00. While other fees contribute to these services, sales tax is an important funding source providing police, fire, recreation, and other general fund services to our residents. By increasing the number of retail establishments where sales taxes can be collected, we can enhance the quality of life for our residents by providing them with a wider range of and improved services and shopping choices, and provide employment opportunities. Maintain and Update Portions of Our Higher Density Manufactured Housing Neighborhoods Approximately 25% of our manufactured housing stock is over 10
years old. As these
Conserve the Little Colorado River floodplain The Little Colorado River is one of the most prominent features of
our Town. Its presence
Meet the Public Service Needs of Our Residents Our water system's 1 ,498,700-gallon storage capacity is not adequate. Our wastewater system will also need to be expanded and upgraded as our Town continues to grow. Older streets throughout the Town may be in need of paving or re-paving. Non-motorized circulation, which could be provided by additional trails that complement the existing trail along Central Avenue, should be considered to provide transportation choices and recreation opportunities for tourists and residents. [Top] [Table
of Contents] Many people contributed to this General Plan, including residents,
business owners, school · Promote citizen involvement and encourage
participation in the development of the To accomplish these goals the following strategies were implemented
during this General · Establish a General Plan Project Advisory
Committee that included a diverse group In the development of this plan, four public meetings were held. During the planning process, three land use alternatives were developed and presented for review and comment at Eagar Daze, and at a public meeting and meeting of the Project Advisory Committee, both held on August 29, 2001. These alternatives include an Environmental Alternative, a Commercial Alternative, and a Rural Alternative, and are described below. [Top] [Table
of Contents] ENVIRONMENTAL ALTERNATIVE The Environmental Alternative (Figure 1) [Top] [Table
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Summary · Light commercial development and a formal gateway
concept, such as a monument or park, [Top] [Table
of Contents] This alternative places an emphasis on commercial development (figure 2). Big box retail, such as a Wal-Mart or a Kmart Super Center, could be located along Central Avenue, east of Main Street and along Main Street outside the commercial core. A new road is proposed that would connect the Springerville Airport to Central Avenue, at the west side of Town. This alternative would capitalize on the potential for airport related industry that would be located near the intersection of the new road and Central Avenue. Residential development along the Little Colorado River and elsewhere in the Town is suggested to be at higher densities to support proposed retail development. [Top] [Table
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Summary · A commercial node at the intersection of Central
Avenue with SR 180/191 is suggested to [Top] [Table
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Summary · Main Street remains the focus of |
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