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Strategy 1: Encourage the development of senior housing in or near the Village Center to improve mobility and access to facilities and services. Strategy 2: Update the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to allow elderly housing at appropriate densities, and encourage it to be developed in a clustered fashion that preserves open space and provides an appropriate range of unit sizes for senior residents. Strategy 3: Assist senior homeowners with finding resources and capacity to secure adequate and appropriate home repair, maintenance, renovation and modifications. Strategy 3: Provide code compliance assistance for housing rehabilitation programs through partnerships with local nonprofit and volunteer organizations. Strategy 4: Support the construction of new or renovated structures to allow for senior apartments, or “granny flats,” on single-family lots as long as one of the structures is owneroccupied. Strategy 5: Partner with the Council on Aging St. Tammany (COAST) to provide housing and transportation assistance to Village residents. Strategy 2: Provide assistance with compliance of Village codes through the use of housing rehabilitation programs, where applicable, to help upgrade housing for senior citizens, disabled persons, and other eligible residents. Strategy 3: The Village will encourage the buffering of incompatible uses through the development of buffer standards as part of a new Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Strategy 4: The Village will enforce safe construction through strict adherence to the building code, zoning, subdivision regulations and flood prevention provisions. 5) Encourage green or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings and sustainable architectural practices. Strategy 1: Encourage residential development that meets green building standards such as LEED and Model Green Home Building guidelines. Strategy 2: Encourage energy efficiency conversion for low- to moderate-income households through the use of energy efficiency rehabilitation programs. 4) Utilize and Enhance Existing Housing Stock - Conserve the Village’s housing stock and preserve community character through enforcement of all codes. Strategy 1: The Village shall make enforcement of existing codes, including housing code violations and general code violations (e.g. abandoned vehicles, public nuisance) a priority. Village of Folsom, LA Comprehensive Master Plan 61
F. AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES Folsom’s abundant resources are a key part of the community, particularly with regard to the economy, recreation and the overall quality of life. The land in Folsom was first farmed because of the excellent soil and water quality. With the arrival of the railroad, lumber, tar, and turpentine became locally exported products. This was then replaced by tung nut farming and finally, the growth of the local plant nurseries. Horse farms compliment the nursery economy in Folsom and these two industries are what Folsom is known for today. From the abundant equestrian centers to Magnolia Park, the Village has many notable agricultural, natural and cultural features that require land use strategies to maintain. Goal: The Village of Folsom will encourage and support a natural environment that: preserves the Village’s diverse environmental and natural resources, including its waterways, woodlands and opens spaces; protects Folsom’s natural and historic charm through retaining the traditional rural character of the Village; maintains and enhances access to parks, open space, and a wide range of recreational programs and facilities that help preserve Folsom’s quality of life; and preserves and enhances Folsom’s community character, including the distinct identities of the Village’s neighborhoods, districts and corridors, while directing growth and development. Note: A complete atlas of Agricultural and Natural Resources Maps corresponding to the following descriptions in this section can be found in Appendix E of this document. Agriculture and Equestrian Resources The equine and horticultural industries are dynamic and vibrant sectors of the Village economy. Folsom is well known for its flourishing plant nurseries and beautiful horse farms. Lesser known are the exotic animal farms such as emu and ostrich that dot the landscape in the Village and the surrounding areas. However, just like natural environments these resources are gradually being lost to suburban development. In fact, the Equine Land Conservation Resource, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving land in Folsom for horse-related activities, identifies the loss of open land as the greatest threat to the future of all equestrian sport, recreation and industry. Appendix E – Map 11: Folsom Agricultural Land Uses shows current agricultural and equine uses, which amount to roughly 17.93 percent of the total land use in the Village. Beyond this, in the Folsom/St. Tammany annexation area, there are an additional approximately 170 acres of agricultural and 135 acres of equine land that has the potential to be lost without preservation strategies. Beyond the obvious contribution to the equine and horticultural industries, the conservation of these areas provides additional benefits to the economy and quality of life in the Village. Annually Folsom hosts the GALA (Gallop Around Louisiana) horse shows, as well as other equestrian events that bring visitors from across the region and state. Local horse farms have contributed greatly to Folsom’s economy, employing local residents and becoming known for their fine training and rehabilitation. Folsom also continues to be the center of the nursery businesses in Louisiana. Folsom has hosted the South East Louisiana Nursery Association meetings twice, and is a destination for landscapers and gardeners across the region. Village of Folsom, LA Comprehensive Master Plan 62
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