COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION MEETING
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:30 A.M.
Evendale Municipal Building, 10500 Reading Road, Evendale, Ohio
Attendees: Al Pearlman, Hugh McKinnon, Stiney Vonderhaar, Chris Schaefer, , Bob Szczur, Jack Cameron (Dave Harwood, Carolyn Smiley-Robertson absent). Also present from FSA/KKG Aaron Whittaker, Chris Breda, Craig Gossman, Linda Armsey, and Steve Armsey.
Roll Call:
Recurring Business:
1. Approval of Minutes from December 7, 2009 Meeting (1st Vonderhaar, 2nd Szczur – 5 aye, 0 nae).
2. Economic Development update – SAEC/kinetic vision received approval of their lot split at Council, January 14th and will need to finalize lot split and Hamilton County approval of Enterprise Zone agreement. They anticipate potential start of construction in March.
New Business:
1. FSA project meeting
i. Aaron Whittaker presented exhibits for the meeting
1. Village owned property map including acreage, purchase date, investment, market value
2. 17 PSA, project study area, aerial photos
3. Comparative sheet showing surrounding communities; resident population, daytime population, owner occupied and median home value
4. Prioritization sheets to rank the 17 PSA’s
a. Complexity – anticipated difficulty in affecting change on the site
b. Performance – how well does the current area contribute to the economic well being of Evendale?
c. Potential – what is the expectation of future performance in a redeveloped state?
d. Prioritization Matrix of PSA’s based on these above 3 criteria.
5. Village Crossings area conceptual study map
6. Draft outline of Economic Development Plan
ii. Brief discussion about CIC’s preference for just focusing on Village owned parcels or both Village owned and other property owners. FSA explained their recommendation to focus on both during the process based on merits of the areas.
iii. Aaron Whittaker explained that having each area ranked would allow the CIC to choose three to explore as a PSA. FSA has committed to complete three PSA studies as part of their work. Aaron walked through each PSA and their general rank with Complexity, Performance and Potential.
1. The PSA scores from the complexity, performance potential exercise showed the following areas as top five (lower score is higher rank):
a. St. Rita Lane (7)
b. Churchills (7)
c. South Inwood (7)
d. 100% Corner, Village Crossings (12)
e. St. Rita/Landmark (21)
2. CIC identified four areas for further study as PSA:
a. Village Crossings
b. Inwood Drive Village owned
c. St. Rita/Landmark Baptist
d. St. Rita Lane Village owned
3. Churchills/Rinks property was discussed and CIC accepted that the property should remain green until the Village decided if it is needed for our own Municipal purposes i.e.; Recreation, soccer field or the like.
4. It was decided that 100% corner/Village Crossings and Inwood Drive property should be two of the PSA’s.
5. It was decided that FSA should confirm for the next meeting what complications/issues are present with St. Rita/Landmark as a PSA. FSA will make efforts to meet with St. Rita/Archdiocese, Landmark and Glendale and present their findings and recommendation for this area as the third PSA.
6. If St. Rita/Landmark does not look viable or timing or other complications make this less ‘doable’ than the third PSA will be St. Rita Lane Village owned property.
iv. Thru the Valley project and connection to Shepherd Lane was discussed. FSA and Jack met with ODOT representatives since the last meeting to discuss the idea of a roadway connection. In the discussion it was noted that the shooting range property would pose a problem in getting control of all or a portion of that site. It was noted that ODOT is aware of our thoughts on the potential of the connection and development of lots along the roadway created. No further action at this time.
v. Chris Schaeffer suggested that the CIC should consider placing the Clark gas station site (next to AZ Printing and Footworks) and former car wash by Chuck Vonerhaar’s on the market with visible real estate sign in the yard. This would give an outward expression of the Village’s attitude of making things happen and moving the dial. Since the properties individually have no significant value it would not compromise any future development possibilities.
vi. FSA introduced the Economic Development Strategic Plan draft outline and need to have a stakeholder meeting in the next month.
1. Stakeholder meeting would be to gain thoughts, suggestions, insight from business members, residents, other Council members, Planning Commission, Zoning Board, Recreation Commission, Evendale Chamber of Commerce and any others who may have a vested interest in the Plan
2. CIC desires to have this meeting be offered in the morning and evening to allow maximum participation.
3. Jack will coordinate with FSA and Recreation Dept. a day to use the Flex Room to hold a 9am and 7pm meeting.
4. Notice will have to be sent out to businesses and residents.
Discussion Items for Next Meeting – FSA to forward agenda prior to next meeting.
Date of Next Meeting and Adjournment
Motion to adjourn (1st Vonderhaar, 2nd Szczur – 4 aye, 0 nae; Pearlman excused early).
Next Meeting – Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:30am.
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