Sylvania Township Land Use Plan Update Community Forum #1 December 13, 2016
Agenda Purpose of the Land Use Plan Project Team Current Planning Situation; Demographic Trends Project Approach Planning Issues Plan Timeline Next Steps Questions
Why were here? Help Sylvania Township officials update its Land Use Plan to ensure its in line with current market trends, residential preferences and available resources. This planning effort is to update the 2007 Comprehensive Plan. Prioritize issues, identify solutions and resources, identify key implementers.
Project Team Established in 1998; BG Ohio Umbrella of professionals that specialize in making the built environment more prosperous and enjoyable. Authored over 25 plans; familiar with NW Ohio culture. Certified Veteran s Owned Business Established in 1955 ENR Top 500 Firm A leader in transportation and environmental planning Very familiar with Sylvania Township; many employees are stakeholders in the community. $110MM in grants
Purpose of the Land Use Plan Establish general goals and help to set the tone for zoning, harmonious growth and redevelopment. ORC 519.02 requires: Zoning in accordance with a comprehensive plan. Promote best practices and provide recommendations in areas such as: Future Growth (Land Use) and Revitalization Neighborhoods Infrastructure and Connectivity (Transportation) Quality of Life
Existing Land Use Map
Current Planning Situation Population Projections (declining or stagnant growth predicted by Census Bureau) Reduced Funding Personal Property (HB 66) Estate Taxes Cuts in Local Gov. Funds Value in taxable property has declined or is stagnant Employment Trends Socioeconomic Characteristics Lifestyle trends of Boomers and Millennials Increasing global competition, inflation, currency wars, current political landscape, etc.
Demographic Trends: Lucas County
Demographic Trends: Sylvania Township Age Distribution, 2000-2014 2000 2014* Total Population 44,253 48,385 Under 18 12,337 11,436 18-34 6,810 8,455 35-44 7,539 5,743 45-64 11,720 14,683 65 and over 5,847 8,068 Percent of Total Under 18 27.9% 23.6% 18-34 15.4% 17.5% 35-44 17.0% 11.9% 45-64 26.5% 30.3% 65 and over 13.2% 16.7% From 2000-2014, the age category with the largest estimated increase was 45-64 (2,963). The age category with the largest estimated decrease was 35-44 (-1,796). Current median age is 43.2; Ohio s is 39.1.
Demographic Trends
Land Use Plan Update Phases I. Community Outreach Phase II. Existing Conditions and Trends Phase III. Strategies Phase IV. Implementation Phase V. Plan Approval Phase
Project Approach: Community Outreach Community Survey (Printed / Online) Stakeholder Interviews Continued Relevance Exercises, Snapshot Exercises Community Forums Utilizing interactive voting systems Focus Group Sessions-Assisted by 3 Advisory Committees 1. Transportation & Public Utilities 2. Community Growth & Development 3. Community Facilities & Quality of Life
Community Growth Advisory Committee Name Title Organization White, Mike Buckeye Real Estate Bostleman, Bill Manager of Development Devonshire REIT Ryan LaPointe Devonshire REIT *Mahoney, Neal Sylvania Township Board of Trustees Graus, Daryl Zoning Manager Sylvania Township Zoning Department Belinske, Joe Sylvania Township Zoning Commission Hayes, Al Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Appeals Helberg, Tom Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Appeals Miller, Don Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Appeals Schlacter, Tim Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Appeals Sanford, Bill Director of Economic Development City of Sylvania Brown, Butch Cumberland Construction Lynch, Jennifer Home Builders Association Sprout, Michelle Sylvania Chamber of Commerce LaManna, Greg Township Resident Kurtz, Bill Plant Manager Hanson Aggregates *denotes Committee Chairperson
Community Services/QOL Advisory Committee Name Title Organization Jones, Mike Township Resident Graus, Daryl Zoning Manager Sylvania Township Zoning Department Smucker, April Administrative Director of Construction ProMedica Health System Sabo, Bob Sylvania Township Zoning Commission Siek, Amanda Sylvania Township Board of Zoning Appeals Proctor, Claire Executive Director Sylvania Senior Center McMahon, Mike Operations Manager Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District Marcovitch, Joel C.E.O Jewish Community Center *Zeitler, John Administrator Sylvania Township Sapara, Matt Mercy Health Stough, Craig Mayor City of Sylvania Bacho, Alan Director of Facilities & Operations Sylvania Schools Buri, Erika Executive Director Olander Park System Rood, Robert VP, Finance & Administration Lourdes University Kowalski, Jeff Fire Chief Sylvania Township Fire Department Jennewine, John Sylvania Township Board of Trustees Bursten, Julie Toledo-Lucas County Library Zvanovec, Jon Landscape Architect Metroparks Toledo *denotes Committee Chairperson
Transportation & Public Utilities Advisory Committee Name Title Organization King, John * Member Sylvania TWP Zoning Commission Nash, Rob Department Supervisor Sylvania TWP Road Department Boehme, Robert Police Chief Sylvania TWP Police Department Simko, Dave Fiscal Officer Sylvania Township Graus, Daryl Zoning Manager Sylvania Township Sheahan, Michael Buckeye Broadband Penrod, Chad Ohio Gas Myers, Ron Lucas County Engineer Aller, Kevin Director of Public Safety City of Sylvania Kelly, Bill Planning Director TARTA Adams, Meg Toledo Edison Stormer, Michael ODOT *denotes Committee Chairperson
Project Approach: Existing Conditions and Trends Review of Existing Township Regulations, Planning Initiatives, Inter/Intra Gov. Relationships, and Community Drama Population and Demographics Community Services and Facilities Housing Economic Development Infrastructure Transportation and Connectivity Land Use, Community Design, and Sustainability
Planning Issues High quality residential developments in close proximity to commercial areas, quarries and industrial uses. Additional buffering, code enforcement & nuisance abatement could be used to protect neighborhoods. Western portion of Township is undeveloped but overall the township is approaching the build-out. Careful consideration should be given to determine the most appropriate land uses for the remaining undeveloped acreage, and to identify infill and/or redevelopment sites Additional road improvements and connections will likely be needed as the township continues to develop. Development in this area we be coordinated in cooperation with the Lucas County Engineer and TMACOG.
Planning Issues Sylvania Township has established and emerging commercial and office corridors (Central, Monroe, and Alexis) that serve as gateways. Initiatives such as the existing Central Avenue Overlay District should be continued and strengthened to address traffic issues and enhance the corridor s appearance. Overlay districts should be considered for the other commercial corridors as well. Appropriately located parcels should be rezoned for commercial or office uses to strengthen the commercial corridors and increase the tax base.
Planning Issues Sylvania Township is fortunate to have an abundance of private and public open space and park lands. Heightened efforts should continue to improve the connectivity of the park and open space areas and neighborhoods through the use of multi-use corridors and other complete street methods.
Sylvania Township and the City of Sylvania share many common interests and there are opportunities to jointly address issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries. The township and city have worked cooperatively in many areas in the past and the comprehensive land use plan update process may identify additional areas for joint efforts in the future. Planning Issues
Project Approach: Strategies Phase
Project Approach: Implementation Phase Prioritize solutions that are visual and implementable and help to retain and attract future residents
Project Approach: Implementation Phase
Project Approach: Implementation Phase
Project Approach: Implementation Phase
Project Timeline
Next Steps Community Forum #1 (Dec. 13, 2016) Introduction to Planning Process Unveil the Community Survey Community Forum #2 (April/May 2017) Survey Results / Existing Conditions / AOC / Visioning Session Community Forum #3 (September 2017) Final Survey Results/ Visioning Session/ Potential Strategies 4 th Meeting: November/December, 2017 Plan Presentation to Planning Commission / Trustees
Community Survey Survey: 18 Questions; Expected completion time-5/7 minutes. Printed copies will be made available The Plan Survey was prepared with the assistance of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee https://s.zoomerang.com/r/sylvaniatownshipideas Survey will remain open until November 2017
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