Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc.

Chagrin RiverBalanced Growth Plan

Amy Brennan(440) 975-3870, alh@crwp.org

www.crwp.org

Newbury Township

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

Ohio Lake Erie Commission

State agency comprised of directors of:Department of AgricultureDepartment of HealthDepartment of Transportation Department of DevelopmentDepartment of Natural ResourcesEnvironmental Protection Agency

AdministersLake Erie Protection FundCoast Weeks ProgramLake Erie License Plate Sales

Developed Lake Erie Water Quality Index: Highlighted the impacts of land use on Lake Erie.

Balanced Growth Program

State’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.

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.

Comprehensive planning

Open space acquisition

Riparian & wetland setbacks

Erosion & 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.

Benefits to CRWP Members

Support 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.

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

Chagrin DRAFTPriority

Development

Follow highways and existing built

areas.

Based on technical criteria

Priority Conservation Areas: Areas for open space protection & conservation development

Designate areas for conservation development

Fee simple or conservation easements

ChagrinPriority

Conservation

Areas

Follows stream corridors and flat,

wetland areas.

Based on technical criteria

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.

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