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Chagrin River Watershed Partners Formed in 1996 by
watershed communities. Operations supported by
Member dues and grants. Work directly with 37
cities, villages, counties, townships, and park districts to minimize flooding and erosion as communities grow.
Focus on improving development practices and site design to reduce long term infrastructure costs.
CRWP Sponsoring Members
Ohio Land Stewardship
What Does CRWP Do?Member Services:
Grants for open space and stormwater management.Development plan review and technical testimony.Model regulation adoption and implementation.Landowner assistance.
Watershed Initiatives: Activities to support the public health and safety basis for member planning and zoning.Watershed planningStormwater retrofit and demonstration projectsDam removal and stream restoration projectsResearch and monitoring of stormwater practices
National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) System Science Collaborative: Evaluating Stormwater Solutions in Ohio’s Lake Erie Basin
• NOAA Funds administered by the University of New Hampshire
• Research addressing local coastal management problems
• Researchers and intended users work together
Project Components
Monitoring Acquire BMP hydrology data to populate models
Modeling Characterize hydrologic performance under current and projected precipitation patterns
Tools and Guidance Case studies, model codes, revised design
standards, credit recommendations
DesignLID demonstration projects
Model Code Updates• Riparian/wetland setbacks
• No updates• Ordinance and resolution versions available
from CRWP• Off Street parking: Revised February 2014• Conservation development
• Partner with Lake County Planning and Community Development and Cleveland State University
• Revised code available in June 2014• Tree codes: Kirby Date at CSU working on
updates
Riparian & Wetland SetbacksZoning tool to limit
development within specific distances of streams and wetlands to protect property and limit infrastructure costs.
Controls location of soil disturbing activities.
Does not apply to existing structures and uses.
Variances available, as with all zoning codes.
14 (45%) of CRWP Member
communities have adopted riparian
and wetland setback codes.
Model Parking Code• Space maximums &
minimums by land use• Bicycle parking standards• Shared parking & land
banking• Allow bioretention &
permeable pavement• CRWP discussing with
Bainbridge, Willoughby, Chardon City, Geauga County.
• Adopted by Mentor and Mayfield
Conservation Development
• Preservation of rural character, natural resources, historical structures
• 50% recommended protected open space (40% minimum)
• Less infrastructure to maintain
• Density-neutral development or modest density bonuses
Conservation Development• Flexible, easy for communities to tailor
Dark skies lighting, bike and pedestrian access, groundwater
• User-friendly density calculation instead of yield plan
• Less onerous for community review & developers
• Useable for communities within existing zoning framework
Model code available by June 2014
Tree Codes• Multiple versions:
• Protect large trees• Forestry/Timber Harvest
• Kirby Date, Cleveland State University working on revisions to recommendations for Ohio Balanced Growth Program
• Work group convened in early April • Work group members more concerned about
compaction of soils than preservation of existing trees• Ability and survivability for replanting efforts.
Phase II: Draft MS4 Permit• Draft permit issued November 27, 2013. • Renewal notification package to communities
90 days NOI submittal $200 application fee
• Possible New Requirements: 2 years for update to current CGP standards 2 years to update Storm Water Management Program. Use of TMDL water quality recommendations in BMP
selection
CRWP Plan for Updating the Model Stormwater Management Plan and Codes• Inventory the number and types of TMDLs. • Identify BMPs to address TMDL in revised stormwater
management program. • Summarize BMPs by type of TMDL; the summary will
recognize if the BMPs are currently included in the SWMP or codes or if they would be additional recommendations.
• Convene a technical review committee to review/discuss identified BMPs and any suggested changes to the SWMP/codes.
• Revise the model codes and SWMP and submit to Ohio EPA, interested communities, and Northeast Ohio Storm Water Training Council for review and comment.
Codes Checklist• Supplement to the Ohio
Balanced Growth Program’s Best Local Land Use Practices
• Development Regulations• Parking Lot Design• Flood Damage Reduction• Stream and Wetland Setbacks• Flexible Subdivision Design• Compact Development• Tree and Woodland Protection• Natural Areas
Evaluate: Number of required parking
spaces Use of parking maximums Width of parking stalls and
aisles
Allow: Pervious paving materials Shared parking and land
banking Landscaping to be used as
stormwater management.
Parking Lot Design
Interested in more in depth training on the
NERR System Science Collaborative Project?
Sign clipboard at the front of the room after the presentation and you will receive a short e-mail about topics of
interest.
Amy H. BrennanChagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc.abrennan@crwp.org(440) 975-3870www.crwp.org
Ohio Balanced Growth Program
New Tools for Plans and Codes Review
Kirby Date, AICP, Cleveland State University
balancedgrowth.ohio.gov
Best Local Land Use Practices:
Encourage voluntary implementation of recommended practices for improved watershed quality and economic benefit.• Start and participate in watershed planning
partnerships• Align comprehensive plans with BG
watershed plans• Update plans and codes with best practices• Incentivize developers and property owners
to use best practices
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Recommended Best Local Land Use Practices
• Comprehensive Planning
• Compact Development
• Conservation Development
• Storm Water Management
• Stream, Wetland and Floodplain Protection
• Natural Areas Establishment
• Source Water Protection
• Woodland Protection• Steep Slope
Protection• Transfer of
Development Rights• Agricultural Land
Protection• Brownfields
Redevelopment• Historic Protection• Scenic Protection• Access Management
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Checklist for Code Review• Development
Regulations• Parking Lot
Design• Minor
Subdivisions• Flood Damage
Reduction Regulations
• Stream and Wetland Protection
• Flexible Subdivision Design
• Compact Development
• Tree and Woodland Protection
• Steep Slope Protection
• Natural Areas Establishment and Management
• Land Conservation Incentives
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CHECKLIST: FLEXIBLE SUBDIVISION DESIGN
ApplicabilityDensity and Lot SizesOpen Space RequirementsResource ProtectionAdministration and Review
(AKA Conservation Development)
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Conventional Conservation Development
• 40-50% Permanent Open Space• Quality Open Space• Resource Protection• Appropriate Development
Intensity
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Flexible Subdivision Design• Allow flexible layouts and lot
sizes to accommodate resource protection and restoration
• Provide for neutral density with underlying zoning, using proven density calculation method
• Require 40% permanently protected open space at a minimum
• Define quality open space with clear criteria
• Set limits on development of open space
• Make the code by-right
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CHECKLIST: TREE AND WOODLAND PROTECTION
ApplicabilityPre-Design/Pre-ApplicationDesignConstructionAdministration
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Benefits of Tree Cover• Filter and manage
storm water, reduce erosion, protect steep slopes, wetlands and riparian areas
• Enhance property values across community and onsite
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Tree and Woodland Protection: NEW APPROACH COMING1) Protect or restore
% of site soils2) Plan for % tree
cover on site in 30 years (new or existing)
3) Identify and specifically protect Landmark Trees only
(Heritage/Champion)
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RESOURCEShttp://
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BLLUP Technical Assistance• 24 hours free
technical assistance available to individual communities
• South Euclid: review of PUD code and available sites
• Medina Township: Comprehensive Plan Review and RFP
• 17 assistance areas to date
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Resources: BLLUP Guidance Document
• Economic and environmental benefit explained
• Terminology and concepts
• Key decision-points for leaders
• Recommendations for implementation
• Ohio examples and case studies
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Resources: Case Studies and Example Projects
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Resources: Example Codes and Matrices
Also see http://www.crwp.org
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Additional BLLUP Resources• Checklists for review of
codes and plans• Video and update• Bibliography of
research demonstrating economic benefit of the practices
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Gail HesseExecutive DirectorSandra Kosek-SillsEnvironmental Specialist419-621-2040 (office)419-357-2775 (cell)sandra.kosek-sills@lakeerie.ohio.gov
Brian HallAdministratorwww.ohiodnr.com/owrc
Kirby Date, AICPBest Local Land Use PracticesProgram Manager216.687.5477k.date@csuohio.edu