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Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc. Chagrin River Balanced Growth Plan. Amy Brennan (440) 975-3870, [email protected] www.crwp.org Newbury Township. Ohio’s Balanced Growth Program. Balanced Growth Program Overview Benefits to Local Governments State incentives - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc.
Chagrin RiverBalanced Growth Plan
Amy Brennan(440) 975-3870, [email protected]
www.crwp.org
Newbury Township
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Ohio’s Balanced Growth Program
Balanced Growth Program Overview
Benefits to Local GovernmentsState incentivesAccess to State agencies for priority projects
Status of Chagrin Watershed Pilot Project
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Ohio Lake Erie CommissionState agency comprised of directors of:Department of AgricultureDepartment of HealthDepartment of Transportation Department of DevelopmentDepartment of Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Protection AgencyAdministersLake Erie Protection FundCoast Weeks ProgramLake Erie License Plate Sales Developed Lake Erie Water Quality Index: Highlighted the impacts of land use on Lake Erie.
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Balanced Growth ProgramState’s goal:Local planning framework to coordinate decisions about
how State policies and investments promote growth and conservation.
Align State activities with local priorities.
Desired outcome is that local governments…..Designate conservation and development priorities.Communicate these to the State.Adopt codes to facilitate development and conservation.Coordinate with State as appropriate.
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To Support Balanced Growth Program, State is….
Funding pilot projects
Recommending land use practices
Developing incentives available for communities participating in a Balanced Growth Plan.Additional points on grant applications.Lower interest loans.Access to member agencies of the Ohio Lake Erie
Commission.
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Comprehensive planning
Open space acquisitionRiparian & wetland
setbacksErosion & sediment
control
Stormwater management
Conservation development
Recommended Best Recommended Best Local Land Use Local Land Use PracticesPractices
Supported by:
Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc.
County Soil and Water Conservation Districts
County Planning Commissions
Ohio Lake Erie Commission through BGI
Components of Community NPDES Phase II Implementation.
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Benefits to CRWP MembersSupport for local priorities:Planning: Framework for planning/zoning commissions
to discuss conservation and development priorities. Zoning: Conservation development, riparian/wetland
setbacks, and other best land use practices linked to balanced growth in the Lake Erie basin.
State assistance for member priority projects: State agencies focused on member priorities for development and conservation.State incentives: Points on applications to ODNR and Clean Ohio Fund, better interest rates for loans, and other state funding programs available to BGI watersheds.
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Priority Development Areas: Highlight areas to …
Incorporate community development goals
Maximize development potential
Efficiently use infrastructure
Link to 208 wastewater infrastructure planning
Link to transportation planning
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Chagrin DRAFTPriority
Development
Follow highways and existing built
areas.
Based on technical criteria
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Priority Conservation Areas: Areas for open space protection & conservation development
Designate areas for conservation development
Fee simple or conservation easements
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ChagrinPriority
Conservation
Areas Follows stream
corridors and flat, wetland areas.
Based on technical criteria
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Status of Chagrin River Balanced Growth Plan
Drafts for Each Member: Priority Conservation and Development Areas available for each member to consider.
Working with Members: Aurora, Eastlake, Newbury & Auburn updating comprehensive plans, including PCAs & PDAs.
Work with all member communities to:Refine PCA and PDA designations.Request a resolution endorsing the PCA and
PDA designations in the Chagrin River Watershed Balanced Growth Plan.
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EndorsementCommunities Passed Resolutions Endorsing PCAs and PDAs South Russell Moreland Hills Aurora Woodmere Mayfield Orange
For Full Endorsement by State… 75 % of land area of Watershed
75 % of population of Watershed
75 % of number of communities of Watershed
Current Level of Endorsement in Chagrin River Watershed…
10.5 % of land area of Watershed
10.5 % of population of Watershed
18 % of number of communities of Watershed
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