Garfield Heights Master Plan, Public Meeting #2
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Garfield Heights Master Plan, Public Meeting #2
- 1. OPEN HOUSE/RECOMMENDATIONS MAY 25, 2022 The meeting will begin shortly.
- 2. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN OUR TEAM • Mary Cierebiej, AICP, Executive Director • Patrick Hewitt, AICP, Planning Manager, Strategy & Development • Rachel Novak, AICP, Senior Planner • Micah Stryker, AICP, Senior Planner • Laura Mendez Ortiz, AICP Candidate, Planner • Paul Triolo, Planning Intern
- 3. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN AGENDA • PLANNING PROCESS UPDATE • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT #1 • RECOMMENDATIONS • COMMUNITYWIDE • FOCUS AREAS • COLLECTING FEEDBACK • NEXT STEPS
- 4. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN PLANNING PROCESS UPDATE
- 5. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN HOW DO WE PLAN? • Establish a current snapshot of the community • Outline a vision that will drive the Plan forward and shape policies • Formulate goals and actions that help the community achieve its vision • Prioritize goals to assist City officials in allocating resources for future endeavors
- 6. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN WHY DO WE PLAN? • Provides the opportunity for community input • Prepares the City, residents, and businesses for the future • Shapes future development to match your priorities • Gives a competitive advantage when applying for grants and funding
- 7. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN HOW DO WE USE THE PLAN? • The Plan is meant to outline the goals and aspirations of the community ADOPT the Plan to make it official policy USE the Plan as a tool and reference when considering actions and applying for grant applying for grant funding UPDATE the Plan over time and when circumstances change
- 8. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN THE PROCESS Current Conditions Community Vision Goals & Actions Implementation Draft Master Plan Demographic, housing, business, land use, and transportation overview Vision for how the community wants to grow and develop in the coming decade Specific policies and actions to achieve the community’s desired future Partners, priorities, and responsibilities for undertaking actions Combined and completed Master Plan document CURRENT PHASE
- 9. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT #1 • Open from July 17th through August 23rd, 2021 • The survey was completed by 563 individual respondents • 4,802+ answer selections • 3,074+ written comments • Vision Boards: Library, Recreation Center, Civic Center • 78 individual comments • 222 individual dots (favorite places/places needing improvement)
- 10. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN Favorite places in the community Areas needing improvement 101 total dots 121 total dots CE#1/ VISION BOARDS
- 11. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN CE#1/ VISION BOARDS Favorite places in the community Areas needing improvement 101 total dots 121 total dots
- 12. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN CE#1/ONLINE & PAPER SURVEY TOP 10 COMMON THEMES AMONG RESPONSES 1) Safety 6) Community Pride 2) Economic Development 7) Property Maintenance 3) Location & Access 8) Infrastructure Repair & Maintenance: 4) Recreation & Programs 9) Parks 5) Community Character 10) Multi-Modal Transportation
- 13. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN CE#1/SUMMARY REPORT www.countyplanning.us/GarfieldHeights
- 14. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
- 15. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN PHASE 3/GOALS & ACTIONS • Specific policies and actions to achieve the community’s desired future • Phase 3 includes two parts: 1) Communitywide Recommendations: strategies and actions that can be applied across the entire community 2) Focus Area Recommendations: targeted strategies and actions that are tailored for certain areas within the community
- 16. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN PHASE 3/GOALS & ACTIONS • Specific policies and actions to achieve the community’s desired future • Phase 3 includes two parts: 1) Communitywide Recommendations: strategies and actions that can be applied across the entire community 2) Focus Area Recommendations: targeted strategies and actions that are tailored for certain areas within the community
- 17. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN COMMUNITYWIDE/SECTION FORMAT 1) Transportation Networks & Roadway Infrastructure 2) Environmental Stewardship & Stormwater Management 3) Community Facilities, Programming, & Recreation 4) Economic Development & Workforce Programs 5) Zoning & Community Character 6) Housing & Neighborhood Reinvestment
- 18. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS & ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL A: Strengthen pedestrian and bicycle connections to key destinations by completing a community trail network, enhancing the user experience, and improving safety GOAL B: Balance the needs of all users on City roadways by investing in opportunities for walking and public transit GOAL C: Prepare for emerging technologies on roadways and in parking areas GOAL D: Support continued roadway improvements throughout the community
- 19. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 20. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GOAL A: Continue to limit the impacts of development on sensitive environmental assets GOAL B: Improve stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP), parking, and landscaping requirements for development GOAL C: Strengthen and grow the City’s tree canopy to preserve natural areas and enhance streetscapes
- 21. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 22. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY FACILITIES, PROGRAMMING, & RECREATION GOAL A: Expand volunteer and outreach programs to support beautification efforts and strengthen community pride GOAL B: Enhance the City’s tremendous park, trail, and open space system, while expanding safe and equitable neighborhood access for residents GOAL C: Continue to maintain, evaluate, and upgrade community facilities GOAL D: Continue to protect well-preserved natural spaces throughout the community
- 23. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 24. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & WORKFORCE PROGRAMS GOAL A: Evaluate alternative funding models to strengthen commercial areas and critical neighborhood business districts GOAL B: Actively market available land and buildings, financial incentives, and local assets GOAL C: Partner with stakeholders to develop and strengthen the local workforce
- 25. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 26. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN ZONING & COMMUNITY CHARACTER GOAL A: Address the City’s critical need for improved zoning and development regulations GOAL B: Enhance the City’s brand to communicate to existing and future residents and businesses the Garfield Heights story GOAL C: Enliven business districts and destinations with vibrant outdoor spaces and events GOAL D: Improve the feeling and perception of safety in the community
- 27. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 28. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT GOAL A: Address property maintenance and code enforcement through educational and financial support GOAL B: Promote homeownership to stabilize neighborhoods GOAL C: Support new residential development in existing neighborhoods
- 29. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 30. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN PHASE 3/GOALS & ACTIONS • Specific policies and actions to achieve the community’s desired future • Phase 3 includes two parts: 1) Communitywide Recommendations: strategies and actions that can be applied across the entire community 2) Focus Area Recommendations: targeted strategies and actions that are tailored for certain areas within the community
- 31. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN FOCUS AREAS/SECTION FORMAT 1) E. 131st Street 2) Marymount Campus Area 3) Garfield Boulevard 4) Turney Road (north of I-480) 5) Turney Road (south of I-480)
- 32. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN E. 131ST STREET GOALS: A. Strengthen Neighborhood Business District B. Redevelop Institutional Properties C. Encourage Reinvestment in Residential Areas D. Preserve Environmental Assets & Enhance Parks E. Establish Connections & Improve Intersections
- 33. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 34. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN COLLECTING FEEDBACK
- 35. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN COLLECTING FEEDBACK • Due to changing COVID-19 protocols and necessary safety measures, community engagement opportunities will occur in a number of formats and locations throughout the project, and be open for an extended period of time • Will include virtual meetings, online activities and surveys, and small in-person events during the master plan process • Community Engagement #2 & Online Survey will run from May 6th through June 3rd
- 36. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 37. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 38. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 39. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN
- 40. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN ONLINE SURVEY www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH_PM2
- 41. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN ONLINE SURVEY www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH_PM2
- 42. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN WHAT DOES THE SURVEY INCLUDE? Do you support the Master Plan Goals? Is there anything you would change? Is there anything missing?
- 43. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN ADVERTISING/WE NEED YOUR HELP • Tell friends, family, and neighbors to help plan for the Garfield Heights of tomorrow: • Participate online with virtual activities • Fill out a paper survey • Leave comments and interact with feedback boards • Visit our website to learn more about the project • Email County Planning with thoughts, ideas, questions or comments
- 44. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN NEXT STEPS
- 45. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN NEXT STEPS/PLANNING PROCESS Current Conditions Community Vision Goals & Actions Implementation Draft Master Plan Finalize Recommendations Based on input from the public, Master Plan Recommendations will be refined and finalized Summarize Engagement Results Publish a Results Report detailing the findings and public comments from Community Engagement #2 Begin Implementation Take the finalized Master Plan Recommendations and identify priorities, partners, timelines, estimated costs, and funding options
- 46. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN NEXT STEPS/STAY UP TO DATE www.countyplanning.us/GarfieldHeights
- 47. GARFIELD HEIGHTS | MASTER PLAN QUESTIONS? Write us an email! Rachel Novak, AICP, Senior Planner rnovak@cuyahogacounty.us Micah Stryker, AICP, Senior Planner mstryker@cuyahogacounty.us www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH_PM2
Editor's Notes
- Safety: Respondents overwhelmingly saw safety as a top priority and said that addressing safety concerns is critical to maintaining a high quality of life. Economic Development: Respondents would like to see the City attract more businesses to generate more revenue and lower property taxes. Respondents desire more sit-down restaurants and shopping options. Location & Access: Respondents appreciate Garfield Height's central location and proximity to the highway as it gives them access to many regional amenities and destinations. Recreation & Programs: Respondents would like to see more opportunities for residents to be engaged and to come together through recreation activities, community-wide events, and age-specific programs. Community Character: Respondents would like to see the City have a more welcoming presence by developing the city center, implementing more decorative features, and maintaining a clean environment. Community Pride: Many respondents appreciate their immediate neighborhood but would like to see more pride and a clearly communicated identity throughout the whole City. Property Maintenance: Respondents would like to see commercial and residential properties better maintained and owners held more accountable to the upkeep of their properties. Infrastructure Repair & Maintenance: Respondents would like to see roads repaved to ensure comfortable travel, sewers repaired to mitigate flooding issues, and sidewalks maintained to encourage walkability. Parks: Respondents enjoy the Metroparks Garfield Heights Reservation and would like to see additional smaller parks placed throughout the community, especially in the southern section of the City. Multi-Modal Transportation: Respondents appreciate the City's optimal location and many options to move around the community but would like to see a local bus route to local destinations and attractions.
- Community Development Corporations, or CDCs, are non-profit organizations that operate development programs in support of their local communities and neighborhoods There are 147 CDCs in the greater Cleveland Ohio metro area, which employ 568 people, earn more than $69 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $214 million FutureHeights is in Cleveland Heights and University Heights Officially incorporated as a non-profit in 2002 and became a formal member of the Ohio CDC Association in 2017 FutureHomes - This program works in coordination with the Cuyahoga County Land Bank to sell homes in need of rehabilitation to developers who agree to sell them to owner-occupants
- As can be seen in the map on the left, Garfield Heights has many commercial and industrial vacant lots that can be potential redevelopment sites. Most of these sites are concentrated on the East and West border of the City. There are four priority redevelopment sites identified, one of them being Turney Town designated as number 4 on the map. Turneytown is located on Garfield Height’s main commercial corridor which could benefit from a Special Improvement District. A Special Improvement District (SID) is a designated area where property owners within its boundaries agree to pay a supplemental tax or fee to fund additional public improvements or services that are tailored to the district’s needs. This could include: Addressing Safety Litter clean up and sidewalk maintenance Landscaping and decorative street furniture Wayfinding and branding, Small business assistance and development Community events and services Overall, the City needs to play a more active role in its redevelopment process and prioritize it within its budget items.
- The City’s regulations
- Implementing design guidelines as part of updating the Zoning Code would give the City an additional layer of oversight on the design and layout of commercial redevelopment. Design guidelines generally control architectural style, materiality, landscaping and greenspace, and other accessory features. Design guidelines and appropriate regulatory processes can give the City, property owners, and developers a sense of certainty in the development process. Broadening the City’s tourism efforts is an exciting opportunity to reach a much larger audience and attract more visitors to local shops, restaurants, and amenities. This strategy could include ways to guide park visitors into the City's business districts, information on websites and social media platforms, articles in tourism magazines, or other forms of outreach and engagement. Modern tourism no longer fits the standard mold of what a vacation should be, but often takes the shape of day trips to local destinations. Tourism has evolved, and communities have taken notice. TourismOhio: Destination of choice
- The Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) program is a state incentive program that is administered locally and meant to incentivize renovations or new construction A CRA is a tax abatement program that delays increases in taxes that come with new investment for properties within the boundaries of the CRA. Cleveland Heights, Ohio GROW Program Created in 2018 Consists of a tiered scoring system where the terms and exemption amounts vary by neighborhood based on how many of the target reinvestment criteria they meet A more strategic way to provide incentives by targeting areas with weaker housing markets Blue (scores between 0 and 4) receive base-level incentives Yellow (score of 5) have an increase in incentive levels Red (scores above 6) have the highest level of incentives
- Key Components: Public Art at Gateways: Public art installations at gateways to E. 131st Street, like this wall mural in Cleveland, brighten, enhance, and create visual interest and welcoming spaces. Structure Rehabilitation: Rehabilitating older E. 131st Street commercial structures, like this one in the Short North district in Columbus, can provide new retail and housing opportunities. All-Purpose Trail Connections: All-purpose trail connections to Garfield Reservation, like this one to Engle Road in Middleburg Heights, can help residents safely access destinations. New Housing Types: Adding new housing types along E. 131st Street, like these townhomes at Battery Park in Cleveland, can help diversify housing and create walkable districts.