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PLANNING BALTIMORE S FUTURE Thomas J. Stosur, Director 3/ 29/ 2017 Baltimore City Department of Planning 1 P LANNING B ALTIMORE S F UTURE Planning Department Overview 3 Development Trends 5 Transform Baltimore Zoning Code 8 S

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PLANNING BALTIMORE’ S FUTURE

Thomas J. Stosur, Director

Baltimore City Department of Planning 3/ 29/ 2017 1

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PLANNING BALTIMORE’ S FUTURE

Planning Department Overview Development Trends Transform Baltimore Zoning Code S ustainability Plan Update Green Network Plan INS PIRE Neighborhood Plans

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OVERVIEW

Planning Department Overview

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Planning Commission Commission for Historical & Architectural Preservation (CHAP) Sustainability Commission

  • Developing and

maint aining t he Comprehensive Plan

  • Preparing and updating

plans for t he physical development of t he Cit y

  • Reviewing all subdivision

applications and Planned Unit Developments; as well as any amendments t o t he Cit y’s Zoning Ordinance 1947 Chart er

  • Designat ing Balt imore Cit y

Landmarks and Hist oric Dist rict s

  • Reviewing plans affecting

designat ed st ruct ures

  • S

upport ing policies and programs t hat fost er preservat ion of Balt imore Cit y’s hist oric asset s Est ablished 1964

  • Developing, updating and

monit oring implement at ion

  • f t he Cit y’s S

ust ainability Plan

  • Creat ing an annual

progress report of S ust ainabilit y init iat ives

  • Advising t he Administ ration

and key decision makers on S ust ainabilit y issues and legislat ion Est ablished 2007

Our Mission: To build Baltimore as a diverse, sustainable and thriving city of neighborhoods and as the economic and cultural driver for the region.

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OVERVIEW

Planning Department Overview

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The Historic & Architectural Preservation division works to preserve and renew the City’s historic fabric, as well as to educate residents and stakeholders about the City’s rich history. The Sustainability & Environmental Planning division is home to the City’s Office

  • f Sustainability. The division also manages the Forest Conservation, Flood Plain

and Critical Area Programs. Baltimore’s Food Policy Initiative is also a part of this division. The Research & Strategic Planning Division provides information, research, analysis and evaluation of planning practices to inform the Department’s policy making and neighborhood revitalization activities. The Land Use & Urban Design Division serves as the first stop for development in the City of Baltimore for projects ranging from individual buildings to large subdivisions and mixed-use developments. Planners within the Comprehensive Planning Division are assigned to geographic areas and work on developing neighborhood plans, urban renewal plans and plan amendments in collaboration with community stakeholders.

Department Divisions:

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Residential Development Status: Baltimore City as of 2016 Q4

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  • 15,307 residential

units complete since 2010

  • Over 5,000 more

Under Construction

  • Major future

projects:

  • Harbor Point
  • Port Covington
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OVERVIEW

Job Growth Since 2010: Baltimore City

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Employment, Total: 2010 – 2015

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics . Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.

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OVERVIEW

Housing Market Typology

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

History Prior to Transform, the Baltimore City Zoning Code was last comprehensively updated in 1971. At that time, the focus was on auto-oriented development, separation of uses, and preserving the City’ s heavy manufacturing base.

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Over the past 45 years, the economic realities and design goals of the City have evolved, and the 1971 Code was no longer appropriate for shaping the City’s physical development. Comprehensive Plan – LIVE EARN PLA Y LEARN adopted in 2006 recommended a new Zoning Code.

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Summary of Process

  • Internal research and study 2007-2008.
  • Hired consultant Camiros based in

Chicago.

  • Established Zoning Advisory Committee
  • Established topical working groups

with stakeholders

  • Website & larger city-wide meetings

for public input

  • First Draft released in 2010
  • More city-wide meetings for public

input

  • S

econd draft along with Maps released in 2011.

  • More city-wide meetings for public

input

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Summary of Process

  • Revised again and legislation

introduced into City Council in October 2012.

  • Planning Commission held 8 public

hearings on the legislation and voted in March 2013 with some revisions in S eptember 2013.

  • City Council public hearings held

2013-2016

  • Adoption on December 5, 2016
  • Corrective legislation Introduced

March 2017

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Maps were produced that showed existing and proposed zoning .

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Principles of the code Eight key drafting goals:

  • 1. Reorganize the Code for user - friendliness
  • 2. Improve Code administration
  • 3. Modernize the use structure
  • 4. Incorporate urban design obj ectives
  • 5. Address existing character and compatible redevelopment
  • 6. Implement the Comprehensive Master Plan
  • 7. Integrate Urban Renewal Plans into the Code
  • 8. Promote sustainable development

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

New Designations

  • More Mixed Use categories –

I- MU, TOD, OIC, BS C, Flexible Commercial Zones

  • Generic Uses –

broad categories that allow the code to stay relevant while organizing by similar impact

  • Commercial Districts &

Neighborhood Commercial - Conditional Use

  • More flexible ground floor

commercial in high density residential zones

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

New Designations

Overlay Zones

  • Educational Campus EC-1 and EC-2
  • Hospital
  • Waterfront W-1 and W-2
  • Row house and detached House

Mixed-Use Overlay

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Mapping Principles Maintain current zoning districts wherever appropriate. Remap areas to reduce non-conformities.

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Zoned R-1 but lots were too small and therefore non- conforming, so rezoned. Fells Point – Main S treet in character but uses were too permissive – created a Main S

  • t. zone C-1
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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Mapping Principles Remap applicable areas to implement development policies. Apply policy-specific districts when remapping to resolve specific conditions

  • r achieve specific purposes.

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Industrial Mixed Use Maritime Industrial Zone MIZOD For example Campus Zones

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Map

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Use Tables

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All uses are defined in title 1 Permitted Conditional Use to Zoning Board If CO- then Conditional Use by Ordinance to City Council Detailed Use standards in Title 14

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Bulk Regulations

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Design and Landscape Guidelines

  • Design and Landscape Guidelines as a separate manual to be approved &

updated by Planning Commission.

  • Adoption anticipated May 2017.
  • Title 4 outlines applicability of Design Review Process
  • Administration exceptions limited to design items only, not bulk or use.

Also if subj ect to Commission for Historic and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) review then exempt.

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TRANS FORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Transform Baltimore: Non Conforming Liquor Stores in City

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Urban Renewal Plans and PUDs

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URBAN RENEWAL PLANS - URP

  • Urban Renewal Plans have been used over the

last 50 years for a variety of reasons including property acquisition, design standards and recommending rezoning.

  • In developing this code these URPs were

reviewed and the relevant plan recommendations were included. They include in many cases;

  • Rezoning consistent with plan goals
  • Design S

tandards

  • Reworking Commercial districts based on

Main street type goals.

  • Many URPs have expired or are expiring soon but

all plans are being reviewed for necessary updates or removal to reduce redundancy .

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS – PUD

  • PUDs remain in place but unless proactively

removed.

  • Many are outdated and likely to be repealed by

the property owners.

  • This will require individual ordinances
  • Transition rules are in Title 13
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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Changes to processes – Conditional Use? Variance?

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Process Changes

  • BMZA
  • Maj or Variances
  • Minor Variances less the 10%

generally - NEW

  • Conditional Uses
  • PUD
  • Fewer expected to be needed
  • Many dated ones can be removed
  • New PUDs have Preliminary Consultation with Department and then a Concept review at

Planning Commission – Issues on the Table Early

  • S

PRC

  • Title 4 –

Required for many proj ects

  • Design review
  • Title 4 –

Required for many proj ects

  • Director’ s decision may be appealed to Planning Commission
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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Other transition Issues

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At what point will the new Zoning code impact permit review?

  • Applications submitted & certified

complete by June 4, 2017 will be reviewed under the existing code.

  • Any application submitted June 5, 2017
  • r after will be reviewed under the

new code.

  • For any special circumstances, the

Zoning Administrator will make the determination on which code applies.

  • All transition rules are in Title 2-202
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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Next Steps

Missed Opportunities

  • Conversions as of Right based on building size
  • Prohibit ion on new surface parking lot s

downt own

  • No Condit ional Use by Ordinance
  • More as of right uses –

Many uses were changed from permit t ed t o Condit ional by t he Council

On Our Agenda to review

  • Adopt ion of Design and Landscape Guidelines
  • Review Urban Renewal Plans
  • Parking st andards
  • S

ignage

  • Ot hers

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TRANSFORM BALTIMORE – NEW ZONING CODE

Highlights & Schedule

  • Effective Date June 5, 2017
  • Map is available online through Cityview http:/ / cityview.baltimorecity.gov/
  • Corrective bill to clean up language this spring
  • http:/ / planning.baltimorecity.gov/ programs/ transform-baltimore

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S

USTAINABILITY PLAN Sustainability Plan

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OCIAL (People)

Why Update the Plan Now? 2009 Sustainability Plan:

  • 7 Chapters
  • 29 Goals
  • 131 S

trategies

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Baltimore Population 622,793

S

USTAINABILITY PLAN

63% Black 28% White 5% Hispanic/ Latino

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23% below poverty level Sustainability Plan Update through an Equity Lens:

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S

USTAINABILITY PLAN Sustainability Plan: Framework

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OCIAL (People)

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S

USTAINABILITY PLAN

Sustainability Plan: Timeline

Annual Town Hall: Launch plan update Train ambassadors; Engage residents Engage stakeholders Community Forum Develop draft plan Final draft plan: Available for public comment Annual Town Hall: Obtain feedback for final document Present Plan to Planning Commission and City Council Release updated Sustainability Plan

AUGUST - DECEMBER MAY – JUNE 2017 SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER JUNE 2017 APRIL 19, 2016 OCTOBER 26, 2016 JANUARY – MAY 2017 APRIL – MAY 2017 APRIL 18, 2017

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GREEN NETWORK

Green Network Plan: Existing Green Network

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Benefits of Green Infrastructure:

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GREEN NETWORK

Green Network Plan: Opportunities to Expand Green Network

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Selected Goals

Increase:

  • Quality of Life
  • Neighborhood Walkability
  • S

afety

  • Investment and Revitalization
  • Green Job Opportunities
  • Access to Open S

pace

  • Health Benefits
  • Water Quality

Reduce:

  • Blight and Abandonment
  • Crime
  • Polluted Runoff
  • Flooding
  • “ Heat Islands”
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GREEN NETWORK

Green Network Plan

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GREEN NETWORK

Green Network Plan: Overview

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  • Vision

to transform vacant and abandoned properties into community assets

  • Blueprint

turning selected vacant properties into assets

  • Framework

for coordinating across ‘ siloes’ to maximize resources

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GREEN NETWORK

Green Network Plan: Partners

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GREEN NETWORK

Green Network Plan: Current Status and Accomplishments

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  • Site Suitability Analysis
  • Focus Area Charrettes
  • East : Broadway East
  • West : S

andtown/ Harlem Park

  • Cent ral: Druid Height s/

Upt on/ Penn Nort h

  • S
  • ut hwest : S

hipley Hill/ Carrollton Ridge

  • Leadership Committee
  • Subcommittees:
  • Outreach & Engagement
  • Land Use & Design
  • Funding & Financing
  • Implementation
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GREEN NETWORK

Green Network Plan: Timeline

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Goals & Site Identification Prioritization Vision Plan Master Plan Completed Green Network Plan

May – August 2016 September – December 2016 January – May 2017 May-June 2017 Summer 2017 Public Meeting - June 15th Public Meetings - November 2016 Public Meetings - May 2017 Comment Period & Public Meeting- June 2017

Focus Area Plans Sub-committee Recommendations

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GREEN NETWORK

Green Network Plan: Coordination with Project C.O.R.E.

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  • Four-year period:

2016 - 2019

  • State funding: $75M
  • City funding:

$2M to $10M / year

  • Demolition and S

tabilization

  • Financing through existing

programs: $600M

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INS PIRE

INSPIRE: Overview

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Investing in Neighborhoods and S

chools to Promote Improvement,

Revitalization, and Excellence.

City S chools, S tate of Maryland, Baltimore City, and S tate are investing nearly one billion dollars to renovate or replace schools

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Citywide Scope

Year 1 Schools

Frederick Elementary (SY 17-18) Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle (SY 17-18) John Eager Howard Elementary/Middle (Jan. 2018) Lyndhurst Elementary/Middle (Jan. 2018) Robert Poole/ACCE and Independence (SY 18-19) Pimlico Elementary/Middle (SY 18-19) Arundel Elementary (SY 18-19) Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle (SY 18-19) Forest Park High (SY 18-19) Arlington Elementary (SY 19-20) Calvin Rodwell Elementary (SY 19-20) Patterson High (SY 19-20) Fairmount Harford (SY 19-20)

INSPIRE: Scope

15 more schools in next 3 years.

INS PIRE

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INSPIRE: Goals & Strategies – Examples

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Goals ls Strategy Examp mples

Inv nvesting i in n Hous using a and nd Market et-St Stre rengthenin ing Develo lopm pment O Oppo port rtunit ities

  • Support and increase homeownership
  • Remove blight
  • Create and maintain high-quality rental housing
  • Promote large-scale and strategic development opportunities

Im Improvi ving S Safe fety

  • Remove uses that create unsafe environments
  • Improve lighting
  • Work with district police

Impro rovin ing S Sanitatio ion

  • Use code enforcement to improve appearance and safety
  • Develop community-led initiatives

Creatin ing E Enviro ironmentally ly- Sustainable ble N Neighbo borh rhoods ds

  • Develop neighborhood greening projects
  • Plant and maintain new street trees
  • Explore opportunities for schools to become a “Green School”

Creatin ing Oppo port rtunitie ies f for r Health a h and nd W Wellne ness

  • Increase use of parks and playgrounds
  • Enhance the healthy food environment
  • Improve community cohesion

Creating ng C Conne nnections ns

  • Improve walking/biking access and safety in neighborhoods
  • Increase and improve public transportation

Buildin lding C Communit ity Part rtnerships a and d St Stre rength

  • Strengthen connections between residents, retail, and community

facilities and community-based organizations

  • Address education/school/family/student needs
  • Market the neighborhood
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INSPIRE: Looking Forward

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Sc School

  • ol

Listen en Cre reat ate Deliv liver

Meetings, Surveys, Data Field Work Draft & Deliver

  • Rec. Report

Outreach + Feedback Draft Plan + Feedback Planning Commission Target Fort Worthington PK-8 ADOPTED: 11/2016 Frederick ES ADOPTED: 1/2017 John Eager Howard ES ADOPTED: 1/2017 Lyndhurst PK-8 March 23, 2017 Arundel PK-2 + Cherry Hill 3-8 March 23, 2017 Robert Poole Building Summer 2017 Forest Park HS + Calvin Rodwell ES Fall 2017 Pimlico PK-8 Fall 2017 Patterson HS Fall 2017 Arlington ES Fall/Winter 2017 Fairmount Harford Bldg. Fall 2018

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INS PIRE

Forthcoming School Closing/Reuse: Chart and Map

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Year Building Name School/Program Name 2013 Laurence G. Paquin Building N/ A 2014 Corps Building N/ A 2014 Waverly Career Cent er Building N/ A 2015 Langst on Hughes ES N/ A 2015 William Pinderhughes Building N/ A 2015

  • Dr. Rayner Browne PK-8

N/ A 2015 Independence S chool Local 1 Chart er HS Independence S chool Local 1 2017 S amuel F. B. Morse ES S amuel F. B. Morse Elementary 2018 Pat apsco PK-8 N/ A 2018 West side ES West side Elementary 2018 Rognel Height s PK-8 Rognel Height s Elementary/ Middle 2018

  • Dr. Cart er Godwin Woodson PK-8
  • Dr. Cart er Godwin Woodson

Elementary/ Middle 2019 Nort hwestern HS Nort hwestern High 2019 Lake Clift on Building Herit age High; The REACH! Part nership S chool 2019 S

  • ut heast Building

Balt imore Communit y High 2019 Lois T. Murray S pecial Ed. PK-8 Lois T. Murray Elementary/ Middle 2019 Guilford PK-8 Guilford Elementary/ Middle 2019 Claremont S pecial Ed. HS Claremont S chool 2020 S arah M. Roach ES S arah M. Roach Elementary 2020 Alexander Hamilt on ES Alexander Hamilt on Elementary 2020 S harp-Leadenhall S pecial Ed. ES S harp-Leadenhall Elementary 2021 Chinquapin Building Balt imore I.T. Academy 2023 Garrison Middle N/ A

2023

Thurgood Marshall Building N/ A 2024 West Balt imore Building N/ A 2024 William C. March Building N/ A