Planning and Transportation Department Scott Robinson, Assistant Director City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Presentation Outline • My professional background • Learn the basics on Planning and Transportation • Overview of the Four Divisions • Poll Questions and Participation • Rogers Multiuse Path https://bloomington.in.gov/engineering/projects/thestands • Home Improvement Unified Development Ordinance https://bloomington.in.gov/planning/udo • Plan Commission Public Participation – Case Map https://arcg.is/08fSb9 City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Poll Question 1 • Have you ever contacted or worked with the Planning & Transportation Department before? Yes No I really don’t know what Planning & Transportation does
Mission Statement • The City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department has a very important mission: To ensure that the elements that make Bloomington special are maintained and enhanced as new development and redevelopment occur. In order to ensure that our community retains its unique qualities, it is important to proactively plan for the impacts of this future development by guiding the form and function of the built environments and land uses with the natural environment in order to sustain Bloomington’s high quality of life. City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Responsibilities of f the Department The Department of Planning & Transportation is responsible for: • Preparation, update, and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan • Update, administration and maintenance of local zoning, development, and traffic regulation codes • Planning, design, and implementation of local multimodal infrastructure projects and • Review and issuing of permits. (grading, CZCs, sign, temporary occupancy, ROW excavation, outdoor seating) City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Planning & Transportation Team City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
City of Bloomington Planning & Transportation Department Director Terri Porter, AICP Office Manager Assistant Director Carmen Lillard Scott Robinson, AICP Administrative Assistant Desiree King Planning Services Manager Development Services Manager City Engineer Beth Rosenbarger, AICP Jackie Scanlan, AICP VACANT (Neil Kopper, Acting) Senior Project Engineer Senior Zoning Compliance Planner Long Range Planner Neil Kopper, PE Liz Carter Amir Farshchi Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Project Engineer Senior Zoning Planner VACANT, PE Bicycle & Pedestrian Eric Greulich Coordinator Senior Transportation Senior Project Manager Mallory Rickbeil Planner Roy Aten Pat Martin Senior Environmental Planner Project Manager Linda Thompson Matt Smethurst MPO Transportation Planner Project Manager Ryan Clemens Zoning Planner Russell White Ryan Robling Public Improvements Manager Sara Gomez Zoning & Long Range Planner Engineering Field Specialist Keegan Gulick Paul Kehrberg Engineering Technician Zoning Compliance Planner Karina Pazos Emily Venesky Planning Technician VACANT
P & T Staff Supports the Followin ing Boards, Commis issions, and Organizations: • Common Council • Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Commission • Land Use Committee • Transportation Committee • Traffic Commission • Housing Committee • MPO Policy Committee • Plan Commission • MPO Technical Advisory Committee • Board of Zoning Appeals • MPO Citizens Advisory Committee • Plat Committee • Parking Commission • Hearing Officer • Utilities Service Board • Board of Public Works • Development Review Committee • Environmental Commission • Historic Preservation Commission City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Pla lanning Services Beth th Rose senbarger, Pla lanning Servi vices Manager Key Responsibilities • Lead implementation of new Comprehensive Plan – • Monitor and Evaluate • Assist with implementation of the Transportation Demand Management Plan • Staff the following commissions: Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Commission Traffic Commission Parking Commission • Lead for other subarea plans and studies • Data Collection City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
City of f Bloomington Comprehensive Plan • Guide to Bloomington’s built environment • Seven Sections: Community Services & Economics Culture & Identity Environment Downtown Housing & Neighborhoods Transportation Land Use City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Data Collection: Traffic Counts • Partnership between Planning & Transportation and MPO • Developed a database of traffic and pedestrian/bicycle counts * • Helps identify see where major traffic points are and how to address them with development * proposals • Guides investment in capital projects *Average Automobile Daily Traffic City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Development Services Jac Jackie Scanla lan, Develo lopment Ser ervices Man anager Key Responsibilities • Reviews development petitions to ensure compliance with UDO • Includes permits for: Building Signage Occupancy Grading • Conducts site reviews for environmental impacts City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Development Services • Presents development petitions Plan Commission Cases with staff recommendations to: Plan Commission 48 Board of Zoning Appeals 44 41 Plat Commission 37 Hearing Officer 32 30 City Council • Staffs Environmental Commission and Development Review Committee 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Development Services Environmental Planning • Reviews development proposals Native species planted • Ensures environmental around detention pond protection • Works with HAND on naturalized yard and landscape issues Eco-Heroes celebration w/Mayor Hamilton City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Development Services Zoning Enforcement 2017 2016 2015 2014 Code Violations Letters Issued 98 140 235 292 • Ensures properties are in Cases Resolved 96 132 235 280 Percent Resolved 98% 94% 100% 96% compliance with the UDO • Inspects sites to address: Fines Collected $ 600.00 $ 2,300.00 $ 2,450.00 $ 6,950.00 Signage Reqpro-ureport Complaints Investigated 422 431 518 384 Landscaping Resolved 397 387 469 372 Erosion control Percent Resolved 94% 90% 91% 97% Occupancy of sites Temporary Fees Collected Conditions of development approval Inspections Final Inspections 2014 24 40 $ 6,400.00 • Responds to inquiries and 2015 28 40 $ 6,800.00 2016 37 34 $ 7,100.00 complaints from the public - 33 33 $ 6,600.00 2017 UReport City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Development Services UDO – Focus on Affordable Housing • Amendment to allow Pocket • Amendment to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) neighborhoods City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Engineering, g, Transportation &Traffic Services Nei eil Kop opper, In Interi rim Traffic fic and and Tran ansportatio ion En Engin ineer Key Responsibilities • Oversees planning, design, construction, and operation of infrastructure projects in the public ROW. • Ensures work is consistent with applicable engineering principles, safety standards, and accessibility requirements. 17 th Street Sidewalk Project Maple Street to Madison Street Project Cost: $505,505 Before After City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
2 nd Street & College Avenue Signal Project Traffic & Engineering Project Cost: $995,920 Projects - 2017 • $2.45 million on 32 capital projects • 67 contracts for design, property acquisition, construction, and construction management Before • 9 capital projects completed • Bringing approximately $4.7 million of infrastructure investment into the city • 25 ongoing projects by end of 2017 • $7.6 million invested in these projects • 343 permits issued – totaling $121,434 in fees City of Bloomington After Planning and Transportation Department
Metropolitan Planning Organization Pat Mar artin in, Senior Transp sportation Plan lanner • Serves the City of Bloomington, Monroe County, Town of Ellettsville, Indiana University, Bloomington Transit & Rural Transit • Federal funding is channeled through MPO for transportation & infrastructure projects • Guided by 3 committees made up of volunteer citizens, elected and public officials City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department
Poll Question 2: Rogers Multi Use Path • Why did the City decide to invest in this capital project? It is identified in the Transportation/Comprehensive Plan It is consistent with a Safe Routes to School Plan (Childs Elementary) It supports a policy of encouraging non-automobile transportation It brings a sidewalk network into compliance with the American Disabilities Act It is eligible for state and federal funding All of the Above None of the above or I don’t know anything/really care about this capital project?
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