Transcript Public Meeting Olmsted Township Master Plan - E

Community Meeting
Olmsted Township
Comprehensive Land Use
Plan Update
PLANNING TODAY TO ACHIEVE
OUR HOPES FOR TOMORROW
May 21, 2012
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Who’s Involved
• Advisory Committee with:
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Residents
Trustees
Township employees
Business owners
School board members
• Assistance provided by the County
Planning Commission
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WHAT IS A
Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
A blueprint for the future of Olmsted
Township that:
 Makes recommendations for the future use
of land
 Provides a basis for zoning and other
regulation
 Guides the establishment of high level
standards for development
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Planning Process
Data collection –
identifying
ISSUES
Jan 2012
Developing the
VISION & GOALS
May
Community
Meeting
Identifying
ACTIONS
Finalizing
the PLAN
Sept
Community
Meeting
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Purpose of Today’s Meeting
Obtain input from the community on
what should be:
• Preserved
• Enhanced
• Transformed
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1998 Plan Outcomes
• New zoning regulations and zoning
map
• Subdivision developments
• Joint Economic Development
District with Olmsted Falls
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Arbors at Olmsted along
Cook Road
Preliminary
Plan Approval
Expired
Construction
underway
Wheaton
Farms
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Arbors at Olmsted along
Cook Road
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Preliminary
Plan Approval
Expired
Construction
underway
Wheaton
Farms
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JEDD parcels
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Additional Changes since 1998
• Water and sewer projects
• New school building
• New township fire and
police buildings
• Two railroad overpasses
underway
• New playground
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Community Profile
• Demographics
• Housing Characteristics
• Land Use
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Olmsted Township is:
• 10th largest suburb in Cuyahoga County
(land area)
• 28th largest based on population
• 3rd highest rate of population growth in
Cuyahoga County since 2000 (27.8%)
• 82nd largest township in Ohio (out of 1,308)
• One of the few communities in Cuyahoga
County where development is still possible.
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Recent Population Trends
13,513 residents in 2010
Olmsted Township
Population Increase since 2000
2,938
Olmsted Falls
Suburban Cuyahoga
County
13%
-3.50%
28%
30%
% under 18
% 65 years and older
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Olmsted Township
Olmsted Falls City
Suburban Cuyahoga County
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Household
Characteristics
Households with one
or more
people under 18
years
Households with one
or more
people 65 years and
over
Householder 65 years
and over living alone
0
200 400 600 800 1000
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Median Household Income
$70,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$0
Olmsted Township
Olmsted Falls City
Cuyahoga County
*2010 estimate
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Recent Housing Trends
Twp had 5,996 housing units in 2010
+ 1,357 since 2000
35%
% Increase 2000 to 2010
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Olmsted Township
Olmsted Falls
Suburban Cuyahoga
County
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Recent Housing Trends
2010 Units
Increase since 2000
Single-Family
3,471
~ 950
Multi-family
1,243
~ 600
Manufactured Homes
1,142
Single Family
Multi-Family
Manufactured Homes
Olmsted Township
Olmsted Falls
Suburban
Cuyhoaga County
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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Recent Housing Trends
Owner Occupied
Renter Occupied
Vacant Housing Units
Olmsted
Township
Olmsted Falls
City
Suburban
Cuyahoga
County
0%
2010 Census
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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$250,000
$200,000
1995
1990
Year built
1985
$150,000
1980
$100,000
Housing Value &
Year Built
1975
$50,000
$
$
$
$
$0
1970
1965
1905.02
1905.03
1905.04 (part)
Total Olmsted
Township
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Land Use
Residential
Commercial/
Industrial
Developed
Institutional
Vacant
Open Space
Agriculture
Infrastructure
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
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Comparison of Market Value
Value Per Acre
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Olmsted Falls
Residential
Olmsted Twp
Commercial/industrial
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Looking Ahead
• Issues
• Goals
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ISSUES
Economic Development:
• Too few destinations – retail, eating places
• Undeveloped potential for JEDD
development: large amount of space that
could attract high quality development such
as the Cleveland Clinic
• Need to maximize/market highway access
along Stearns Road
• What does it take to attract businesses in
terms of traffic counts and population?
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ISSUES
Housing and
Neighborhoods:
• Over 1,375 acres of
vacant residential land =
1,500 to 3,300 more units
• Too few destinations –
parks
• Seniors need nearby
conveniences
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ISSUES
Parks, Recreation and
Open Space:
• Too few parks
• Township land is currently
not suited for recreational
use:
 Poor drainage
 Land is underneath high
tension wires
• What is the potential for
Metropark extension?
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ISSUES
Infrastructure/Utilities:
• Some areas still without water and
sewer lines
• Poor quality of well water - black
• Lack of sidewalks in some areas
create unsafe walking conditions
• Township unable to provide needed
infrastructure without assistance from the
State and/or County
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ISSUES
Environmental:
• Flooding is an issue in some
areas of the township
• Concerns about fracking, oil
and gas well development
• New development has
eliminated trees
• Utility easements provide
natural corridor opportunities
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ISSUES
Identity/Image:
• Some residents don’t realize they live
in the Township and miss certain
advantages (such as BMV fees)
• Need to develop a sense of who we
are
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‘First Cut’ Goals
We Envision a Community That:
 Promotes economic development for appropriate balance land uses
 Manages growth to minimize negative impacts
 Maintains/preserves open character, wooded areas and green
space.
 Creates a “town center” to promote an identifiable community
identity.
 Has sewer and water system for entire Township.
 Promotes environmentally sustainable land use, transportation and
construction practices.
 Enables a more active and healthy lifestyle with access to
community gardens, parks and trails.
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‘First Cut’ Goals
We Expect:
 High quality development
 New development that is:
• Sensitive to the natural surroundings
• Energy efficiency and ‘green’
 A well maintained, high quality road system
 Safe pedestrian/bike ways that link neighborhoods and community
facilities.
 Expanded parks, recreational and community facilities.
 Adequate police, fire and service departments.
 A sufficient tax base to ensure a continued excellent school system.
 Opportunities to engage residents
 Financial resources and regulatory authority to accomplish Goals.
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Small Group Discussion
Topics:
• Economic Development
• Neighborhoods and Housing
• Infrastructure - Water, Sewer. Roads,
Sidewalks
• Parks and Green Space
• Quality of Life
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Introductions
• Table Hosts will facilitate & record
discussion
• Introduce yourself at your table:
 Your Name
 Where you live
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Economic Development
• Suggested questions to generate
discussion:
• What are the essential components of a Town
Center?
• What type of business should we try to attract to
the Township?
• What type of business should we not allow?
• Other
• What should be the Township’s top
Economic Development priority?
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Neighborhoods and Housing
• Suggested questions to generate
discussion:
• What type of new neighborhood development do
you think is appropriate for Olmsted Township?
• Do we need more/greater variety of housing, such
as townhouses and apartments?
• Do you think the Township should be more
aggressive on property maintenance code
enforcement?
• Other
• What should be the Township’s top
Neighborhood/ Housing priority?
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Parks and Green Space
• Suggested questions to generate
discussion:
• Do you think there are enough parks in the
community?
• What kind(s) of parks and/or preserved green
space do you think we need?
• Where would be a good place for a park in Olmsted
Township?
• Other
• What should be the Township’s top Parks
and Green Space priority?
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Infrastructure - Water, Sewer,
Roads, Sidewalks
• Suggested questions to generate discussion:
• How important is it to have sidewalks and paths to
connect neighborhoods to the schools and other
community services?
• Do you or your neighbors have issues with
flooding, sewers or water?
• What road improvements are needed?
• Other
• What should be the Township’s top
Infrastructure priority?
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Quality of Life
• Suggested questions to generate
discussion:
• What types of programs would you like to see
provided in the Township?
• What types of activities would you like to see in the
Township?
• Other
• What should be the Township’s top Quality
of Life priority?
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