Greenhills Comprehensive Plan JAY.Indd

Village of Greenhills, Ohio COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Defining Our Future 1939 - 2009 - 2029

Public Hearing Draft

Prepared by Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission Draft Revised 9/19/09

Acknowledgements ...... 5

Executive Summary...... 7

The Planning Process ...... 8

Part I – Existing Conditions ...... 11 History...... 13 Economic Conditions ...... 21 Land Use and Buildings ...... 38 Zoning ...... 48 Physical Conditions ...... 51 Infrastructure and Public Utilities ...... 53 Circulation ...... 57 Open Spaces, Parks and Recreation ...... 63 Municipal Services ...... 65 Local Organizations ...... 71

Part II – Vision for the Future ...... 77

Part III – Recommendations ...... 83

Goals, Objectives, and Strategies ...... 85 Image ...... 85 The Village Center ...... 88 Community Life ...... 91 Schools/Education ...... 94 Housing/Neighborhoods ...... 95 Open Spaces, Recreation, and Community Services ...... 98 Redevelopment/Economic Development ...... 100

Strategies...... 102 Land Use Strategies ...... 102 Future Land Use ...... 103 Parks Strategies ...... 105 Greenbelt Strategies ...... 107 Village Center Master Plan ...... 108 National Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Designations Strategy ...... 111

Implementation Framework ...... 112

Phasing of Implementation ...... 114

Reference/Bibliography ...... 129 List of Maps, Images, Tables and Charts ...... 131

Appendices Table of Contents of Table 4 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Village of Greenhills Comprehensive Plan 2009

Mayor Oscar Hoffmann

Council Members Steering Committee Kenny Burck David Adams Glenn Drees Jane Berry Greg Hermes Barbara Bradford Fred Murell Erin Coddington Chris Visnich Ashley Corbett (until 2/26/2009) Bud Wolterman Jason Covalcine Glenn Drees Ann Krebs Planning Commission David Moore David Moore, Chairman Dr. Camile Nasbe David Adams Christopher Newcomer (until 3/19/2009) Judith Muehlenhard Jeff Palmer Oscar Hoffman Terri Treinen Glenn Drees Bev Ventura Jane Berry, Ex-Ofﬁ cio Advisory Mike Viola Neil White Municipal Manager Jane Berry

Guest Speakers

Housing: Michael Dinn, Dinn Focused Marketing LLC Public Relations and Branding: Nick Vehr, Vehr Communications Sustainable Development: Chad Edwards, Emersion Design LLC Historic Preservation: Beth Sullebarger Hamilton County Park District: Russ Hamre Historic District/Economic Development: Pam Holbrook, Milford Ohio

Consultant Agency Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission (HCRPC)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 5 Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission Project Staff

Project Manager Catalina Landivar-Simon, AICP Senior Planner Todd Kinskey, AICP Executive Director Maps, Research, Geoffrey Lyons and Dustin Clark Technical Assistance University of Cincinnati Co-op Students

K.D. Rex Senior Planner John Huth Senior Planner Graphics Jay Springer Graphics Specialist Report Layout Karen Ambrosius Administrative Coordinator Other Technical Mark Abell Support Subdivision Coordinator Bryan Snyder, AICP Development Services Administrator Andy Dobson, AICP Senior Planner Dean Niemeyer, AICP Senior Planner Bob Eaton System Administrator/Assistant Director Sharon Stewart Development Review Specialist

6 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Executive Summary

The Village of Greenhills, in the 70th anniversary of its incorporation, is taking steps to move from a Federal Government experiment in suburban housing for the working class into a mature community capable of dreaming of a successful future and willing to take the steps to get there. In November 2008, the Village of Greenhills contracted with the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission (HCRPC) for consultant services for the preparation of a Comprehensive Plan. Although Greenhills had been the focus of numerous studies, mostly academic in nature, the Village did not have the beneﬁ t of a current comprehensive analysis, evaluation, or vision to guide its future. HCRPC staff worked with a core Steering Committee appointed by Village Council from November 2008 to August 2009 to prepare the ﬁ rst Comprehensive Plan for Greenhills.

Rapid suburban growth in the United States after World War II characterized by a booming economy and quickly expanding federal highway system helped Greenhills grow in population until the early 1970s. Unfortunately, these same factors allowed easy expansion of new subdivisions beyond I-275 and out-migration by many of Hamilton County’s residents. In Greenhills, population loss has affected valued community institutions such as schools and volunteer organizations. Housing stock has aged, in some cases, not gracefully. The shopping center and community services located in the heart of the community are not as lively and vibrant as they once were. Other than in academic circles, many people in the Greater Cincinnati region do not know, nor do they have a reason to know or visit, Greenhills. There is an increased pressure to generate revenues to pay for services and infrastructure to maintain the quality of life of the community. The Steering Committee set out to address these issues by developing a plan that will help guide decisions of the Greenhills Village Council, Planning Commission, and Administration.

The Collective Vision for the Future of Greenhills is a multi-prong approach that builds on the Village’s historic past, its physical development respectful of the natural environment, its collaborative and friendly atmosphere where residents are afforded opportunities for community life, and its supportive approach of commercial activity that provides ﬁ nancial stability and much needed products and services to the community.

The Greenhills Comprehensive Plan grouped its goals and objectives into seven overarching themes:

• Image • The Village Center • Community Life • Schools/Education • Housing/Neighborhoods • Open Spaces, Recreation, and Community Services • Redevelopment/Economic Development

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 7 Considerable input from residents, careful oversight by the Steering Committee, in depth research, and experts’ advice resulted in a long list of recommendations for the Village of Greenhills. The Steering Committee is mindful of the fi nite resources the Village has at hand, therefore a decision was made to “grade” recommendations as “A= must do it,” “B=should do it,” and “C=could do it” as a suggestion to the Greenhills Village Council. As part of this document a “Phasing of Implementation” Table provides a simplifi ed overview of all the recommendations, their importance (from the Steering Committee point of view), the persons or organizations that should be involved in their implementation, who should play a leadership role, and a suggested trimeframe, where appropriate. Purpose of the Study Village offi cials were aware of changing physical, economic and social conditions in the Village of Greenhills and its surroundings. Those changes undoubtedly already have had, are having, or will have an impact on the future viability of the Village. The purpose of this study is to devise a series of recommendations that the Village can consider when looking at future development and redevelopment of the community.

The Planning Process HCRPC worked with the Steering Committee in the formulation of a series of recommendations from November 2008 to August 2009. The Steering Committee was appointed by the Village Council, bringing to the project a diverse set of skills and knowledge:

David Adams David Moore Jane Berry Dr. Camile Nasbe Barbara Bradford Christopher Newcomer (until 4/29/2009) Erin Coddington Jeff Palmer Ashley Corbett (until 2/26/2009) Terri Treinen Jason Covalcine Bev Ventura Glenn Drees Mike Viola Ann Krebs Neil White

Date of Photo: 7/28/2009 Not in photo: David Adams, Barbara Bradford, Mike Viola

8 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS The project team made up of the Steering Committee and consultants engaged in a thorough review of information that included reports on existing conditions, experts’ presentation on key topics, and community meetings and focus groups.

As the project developed, the opportunities and constraints were evaluated, a vision for the community was identiﬁ ed, and goals, objectives and recommendations were produced.

PLANNING PROCESS Phase III: Phase I: Phase II: Plan Formulation Data Collection Analysis

Strengths Existing Weaknesses Conditions Comprehensive Opportunities Plan Threats Experts’ Presentations A Vision for the Community Public Public Participation and Participation Feedback Conceptual Goals, Objectives, Strategies

November 2008 – September 2009

All the Steering Committee meetings were open to the public. Meeting notices were regularly posted in the Project Website, which was linked to the Village of Greenhills website. All the reference material consulted in this project was posted on the project website. The draft Comprehensive Plan was presented to the community on September 10, 2009 and, to the Planning Commission on September 29, 2009.

Meetings followed a proposed schedule. The schedule was revised as the project developed. See Appendix 1 for a detailed schedule of meetings.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 9 10 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS

Existing Conditions Part I Part

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 11 12 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Village of Greenhills Background Study In November 2008, the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission (HCRPC) en- tered into a contract with the Village of Greenhills to provide technical support to its Steering Committee in the preparation of a comprehensive plan for the community. This plan will include the development of a common vision for the future, and setting goals and strategies for implementation. Where is Greenhills? The Village of Greenhills is a municipality in Hamilton County Ohio. The population is 3,675 (2007 Census Estimate) and it is 1.23 square miles. The Village, whose main connector road is Winton Road, is located south of I-275 and west of I-75, abutting Forest Park to the north, and surrounded by Winton Woods, a Hamilton County Park, to the east, south, and west. Brief History The Village of Greenhills was built by the Federal government in the mid 1930s ”to provide constructive work for persons on unemployment relief, and to supply adequate housing for families of low income, at rents they could afford.”1 The new settlement was located on the outskirts of Cincinnati and in close proximity to a developing industrial corridor to facilitate access to employment centers. Greenhills was incorporated as a municipality in 1938.

Greenhills was modeled after Ebenezer Howard’s Garden City Model.2 In the United States, the model was called “Greenbelt Towns.” Only three greenbelt towns were built in the United States: Greenhills in Ohio, Greendale in Wisconsin, and Greenbelt in Mary- land. The purpose of the planned suburban community was to provide housing in a garden-like setting for working families. The new development was to be an improvement to the physical environment and social conditions that plagued older, densely populated industrial areas.

Most of these houses were built between 1935 and 1939 or, in the case of Gambier Circle and Damon Road, in 1948. Functionally styled buildings were constructed using stucco, asbestos siding, and brick for exterior sheathing, but in many cases the original materials have been covered with aluminum or vinyl siding.

Source: Miami Purchase Association: Historic Survey – Greenhills: Image 1 Description. Pages 1-2 Housing from late 1930s Photo Source: www.cyburbia.org/forums/showthread. php?t=30548

1 Ladislas Segoe & Associates, 1964. Greenhills Ohio Planning Administration. Page I.

2 Ebenezer Howard: Garden Cities of Tomorrow. 1902 http://www.library.cornell.edu/Reps/DOCS/howard.htm History

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 13 Segoe’s 1964 Planning Administration report states that Justin B. Hartzog and William A. Strong developed a plan for the 5,930 acre site that became Greenhills. The design concept sought to minimize through trafﬁ c, provide a variety of housing mixed together, and provide plenty of green spaces, and (at a neighborhood scale) commercial and educational centers where dwellers could meet and participate in community affairs.3

Map 1 Greenhills Superblocks Single and multi-family housing units were situated on circular superblocks. Superblocks or segments of the Village were identiﬁ ed by letters of the alphabet. The names of the streets in the segment start with that letter.

The plan called for a mix of housing types, including “detached single-family houses, semi-detached two-family houses, group houses for three to six families and multi-family housing.”4

Image 2 Many of the apartment buildings Apartment Building originally had ﬂ at roofs, but some Photo Source: Beth Sulllebarger of these have been replaced with Multi Family, 4 Unit Apartment gable roofs. Bldg. Source: Miami Purchase Association: Historic ‎Survey – Greenhills: Description. Pages 1-2

There are some discrepancies between the desirable mix of housing types as conceived by the original designers and what was actually built. Segoe 1964’s report states:

“…., the Town Planners, realizing the aesthetics problems inherent in a large community of very low income housing, purposely mixed the various types of housing into interesting arrangements, so as to avoid any appearance of regimentation. For example: a typical residential block of 25 acres called for 19.5 acres for housing, 1.1 acres for interior play spaces and 4.4 acres for streets. The block was, in addition,

3 Robert B. Fairbanks. October 12, 1980. Village of Greenhills – Past/Present/Future. Creating a Community: Green- hills, the Federal Government and the Cincinnati Metropolitan Region, 1935-1954. 4 Ladislas Segoe & Associates, 1964. Greenhills Ohio Planning Administration. Page III.

14 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS tied into the greenbelt. It was to contain 14 one-family houses, 10 two-family houses, and 19 houses containing three or more families. As far as can be ascertained at this time by diligent research, the original proposal called for approximately 3,000 total housing units in the community, of which only 2.5% or 75 would be single detached houses, 18.0% or 540 would be two family units, and the remainder or 79.5% multi- family for three or more families.

As of this date, it is estimated that almost 50% of the structures have been built for single-family occupancy – which is a much higher proportion than originally proposed….”5

While the 1991 Miami Purchase Association Survey states: “Although a few single family houses were constructed, the majority of the 676 dwelling units were multi-family ranging from duplexes to 12-unit apartment buildings. “6

Independently of the proportion of single family to multi-family, buildings in the residential areas in the Village of Greenhills have different characteristics based on when they were built.

Gambier Cir and Damon Rd The houses in this area were built in 1948 for veterans returning from WWII. These functionally styled buildings are constructed using stucco, asbestos siding, and brick for exterior sheathing, but in many cases the original materials have been covered with aluminum or vinyl Image 3 siding. 51 Damon Road Source: Miami Purchase Photo Source: photonet.hotpads.com/listingimage/125405822_s. Association: Historic Survey – Greenhills: Description. In the center of the town was the community center, providing administrative, shopping, Pages 1-2 and school facilities to residents. The original Plan proposed 3,000 housing units. One Some buildings in the A and thousand housing units were to be built in the ﬁ rst phase, however only 676 were built B sections have a Colonial due to shortage of funds.7 According to Segoe’s report, “it was intended to immediately Revival Flavor, as seen in the develop the area of rolling and well-wooded terrain in the southern section of the tract, slate covered, gable roofs and solid brick exteriors. See meanwhile leaving the northern section undeveloped as a reservoir from which land Image on top right of page. could be withdrawn at a future date for residential and related development.”8 Source: Nomination to the In the later 1940s, due to the housing demand created by Veterans returning from the National Register of Historic Places 1989 War, the Federal Government allowed development on Damon Road and Gambier Circle by private developers. Greenhills was the only greenbelt community whose residents organized a Homeowners Association to buy the property from the Government in 1950. This action allowed former renters to become property owners and to preserve most of the greenbelt surrounding the community. The Federal Government sold to the Warner- Kanter Corporation the northern undeveloped land acquired for the Greenhills project. In Ohio, of the original 5,930-acre site, approximately 3,500 acres were sold for the development of another, this time a privately planned community, the city of Forest Park.

5 Ladislas Segoe & Associates, 1964. Greenhills Ohio Planning Administration. Page 5. 6 Miami Purchase Association became the Cincinnati Preservation Association. Historic Inventory Greenhills. His- tory/Signiﬁ cance Page 2. 7 Ladislas Segoe & Associates, 1964. Greenhills Ohio Planning Administration. Page IV. 8 Idem

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 15 Image 4 Much of the housing on the east Housing from 1950-1960 side of Greenhills and on the Photo Source: Website REMAX edges of the community is ranch- Unliminted Realtors: Pat style houses built in the 1950s and Chrysler - 28 Japonica 1960s

Source: Miami Purchase Association: Historic ‎Survey – Greenhills: Description. Pages 1-2

No signiﬁ cant building activity occurred in Greenhills from 1971 to up until 19999. In 1999 on what had been the site of a neighborhood garage complex on FDR Walk, a privately developed landominium sprung up offering a mix of detached single family and attached duplex housing units.

Image 5 Landominiums on FDR Walk Photo Source: Hamilton County Auditor

In the early 2000s, the Village targeted two areas for redevelopment. The intent was to replace aging, deteriorated rental units with new, owner-occupied single-family buildings. Blocks C, D, and F had 279 housing units, and only 28 of them were owner occupied in 2005 (30 years ago half were owner occupied).10

Map 2 Redevelopment Target Areas Greenhills Redevelopment Target Areas - Housing Inﬁ ll Sketch produced for the Village of Greenhills by Triantaﬁ llou and Associates

Source: Housing Forum, April 2005. Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission. The Community as a Developer presentation by David Moore.

9 Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission, August 1999: Hamilton County Decision Support Manual Volume 4. Residential Building Activity by Political Jurisdiction. Page 30. City of Greenhills New Residential Units by Year: 1960-69 243 units, 1970-79 5 units, 1980-89 0 units, 1990-1998 0 units. 10 Statement by David Moore, Greenhills Village Manager 2005 based on 2001 data.

16 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS DeWitt Landing is an infi ll development located in one of the target areas (at DeWitt and Drummond, Block “D”). The project proposes 16 energy effi cient modular detached single-family houses on a site that previously had four 8-unit apartment buildings. The new homes showcase eco-friendly construction as part of a community redevelopment strategy. Image 6 For Greenhills, the redevel- Houses by PotterHill opment was a costly proposi- Homes at DeWitt tion involving the expenses Landing of land assembly, predevelop- Photo Source: www.cyburbia. org/forums/showthread. ment (zoning, site plan, his- php?t=30548 toric preservation, etc.), and infrastructure retrofi t, which the Village could not afford to subsidize. Homes priced from $200,000 are a diffi cult sale for a number of factors including: they are 50% or higher than the average housing price in the Village, lack of modern community amenities, generalized housing market decline, and pervasive media coverage that shines a negative light to the community. There is no expectation to redevelop the second target area any time soon.

There are two c. 1920 houses located on West Sharon Road on the northern edge. A c.1935 service building and incinerator on West Sharon Road west of Winton Road in Forest Park were built as part of the original greenbelt project.

Parts of Greenhills (In Sections A, B, C, D, E, F and on Winton Rd.) were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in January 198911. The historic signiﬁ cance of Greenhills resides in “the project being an example of the progressive (human scale, winding roads, and open spaces) ideas of city planning in this period, and for being an unprecedented example of the federal intervention in the planning of major metropolitan areas.” 12 Image 7 The Whallon House c.1816 on Whallon House 11000 Winton Road is a Federal stylehouse, which is listed on Photo Source: Joe Simon the National Register of Historic Places, is currently owned by the Village and houses a local business.

Source: Miami Purchase Association: Historic Survey – Greenhills: Description. Pages 1-2

11 Refer to Appendix No. 1 for District application. http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/ohpo/nr/details. aspx?refnum=88003066. 12 Miami Purchase Association for Historic Preservation, 1991. Historic Inventory of Hamilton County Ohio: Green- hills, Pages 1-2.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 17 About Historic Designations In 1991, the Miami Purchase Association published the Historic Survey of Hamilton County, which included a survey of Greenhills’ buildings13. The area surveyed, depicted in Map No 3, is the completed portion of the town built by the federal government between 1935 and 1938. Although there is not a municipally designated “Historic District,” people loosely refer to the boundaries deﬁ ned by this survey as the Greenhills Historic District. A portion of the district as identiﬁ ed in the Survey was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Greenhills Historic District in January 1989.

The National Register of Historic Places is a federal program administered by the Na- tional Park Service in partnership with state governments. The National Register was created by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 to recognize and protect properties of historic and cultural signiﬁ cance that warrant consideration. National Register listing is primarily an honor, meaning that a property has been researched and evaluated according to established procedures and determined to be worthy of preservation for its historical value. The listing of a historic or archaeological property in the National Register does not obligate or restrict a private owner in any way unless the owner seeks a federal beneﬁ t such as a grant or tax credit.

National Register listing does not automatically invoke local historic district zoning or local landmark designation.14 National Register listing should not be confused with local historic property and historic district designations. A local governing board on the recommendation of a local historic preservation commission makes these designations.

The National Historic Landmarks Program’s purpose is to focus attention on properties of exceptional value to the nation as a whole rather than to a particular State or locality. There is a difference between listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and designation as a National Historic Landmark (NHL).15 There are many NRHP-listed properties and few NHLs. An NHL is a place of higher national signiﬁ cance like the Roebling Bridge (and Glendale), while NRHP-listings can have local, state, or national signiﬁ cance. The National Parks Service does the selection of a property or a place to be included in the NHL primarily internally. Some local organizations lobbied for NHL designation of Mariemont and the Observatory.16

13 Historic Inventory of Hamilton County - Ohio: Elmwood Place, Forest Park, Greenhills, Glendale, Golf Manor. “An Historic Survey of 42 Suburban Communities.” June 1991. 14 http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/national_register_fundamentals.htm 15 The National Historic Landmark listing for Ohio current as of January does not include Greenhills. http?//www.nps. gov/history/nhl/designations/Lists/OH01.pdf. 16 Beth Sullebarger, Historic Preservation Consultant. March 4, 2009

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 19 20 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Economic Conditions Census information collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, is one source of information used to create a picture of past and current conditions in Greenhills. The last population census was conducted in 2000. Census estimates are conducted on an annual basis to track changes until the next decennial national census takes place in 2010. Data series for births, deaths, and domestic and international migration are used to update the decennial census base counts. In addition, the Economic Census conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau every ﬁ ve years proﬁ les economic conditions of communities with population of at least 2,500. The 2007 Economic Census data sets are being released over time, from December 2008 through late 2011. Finally, ESRI On-demand reports and maps from Business Analyst Online provided another set of data in this analysis.

To demonstrate how the Village of Greenhills’ economy has changed in relation to the regional economy, data has been collected for Ohio, Hamilton County, the Greater Cincinnati region, and selected communities in Hamilton County. Out of all the communities analyzed, Greenhills has experienced the most dramatic (negative) percent change in number of employees.

Table 1 Percent Change in Employees

% Change in Total % Change in Total Number of Employees Aggregate Payroll (1994-2006) (1994-2006)

Greenhills (Zip Code 45218) -27.3% 5.9% Forest Park (Zip Code 45240) 24.2% 82.5% Springfield Twp (Zip Code 45231) 11.1% 63.3% Hamilton County -4.7% 57.1% Cincinnati CMSA 16.8% 85.1% Ohio 13.2% 69.1%

Prepared by HCRPC - John Huth - March 2009 Source: Economic Census Data- County Business Patterns and ZIP code pattern data

Retail The total number of retail establishments in Greenhills ﬂ uctuated between 1994 and 2006, shrinking from 18 retail establishments in 1994 to 8 retail establishments in 2006. At the same time retail employment in Greenhills has dropped from 234 retail sector employees in 1994 to 78 retail employees in 2006. During this same period (1994-2006) the number of retail employees decreased for all reference areas.

Table 2 Percent Change in Employees (Retail Sector)

% Change in Total % Change in Total Number of Employees Aggregate Payroll (1994-2006) (1994-2006)

Greenhills -5.9% NA Forest Park -3.4% NA Springfield Twp -32.0% NA Hamilton County -46.1% -15.4% Cincinnati CMSA -31.1% 11.9%

Ohio -31.5% 14.3% Conditions Economic

Includes: Wholesale trade and Retail trade Prepared by HCRPC - John Huth - March 2009 Source: Economic Census Data- County Business Patterns and ZIP code pattern data

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 21 Service The total service sector employment in Greenhills increased by almost 1% from 1993- 2006, reﬂ ecting a modest growth in this aspect of the economy. This was an increase from 478 service sector employees to 481 service sector employees. The total number of service establishments remained stagnant, with 50 establishments in 1994 and 2006.

% Change in Total % Change in Total Table 3 Number of Employees Aggregate Payroll Percent Change in (1994-2006) (1994-2006) Employees (Service Greenhills 0.7 NA Sector) Forest Park 15.1% NA Prepared by HCRPC - John Springfield Twp 33.9% NA Huth - March 2009 Source: Economic Census Data- Hamilton County 11.8% 85.6% County Business Patterns and Cincinnati CMSA 35.4% 105.6% ZIP code pattern data Ohio 23.4% 81.5%

Includes: Finance & insurance; Real estate & rental & leasing; Professional, scientific & technical service; Educational services; Health care and social assistance; Arts, entertainment & recreation; Accommodation & food services; Other services (except public administration)

The increase in service sector payroll is a function of the changing economy in the Greater Cincinnati area over the last two decades and is far larger than the increase in any other sector of the economy. Payroll information for Greenhills is not available for conﬁ dentiality reasons.

Total Table 4 Economic Trend Analysis Total % Establishment Payroll Employees Change % Change Village of Greenhills (Zip Year # ($MM ) # Payroll Employees Code 45218) 1994 68 9,757 653 27.3% -5.9% Prepared by HCRPC - John Huth 2006 58 10,333 March 2009 475 Source: Economic Census Data- County Business Patterns and Retail Sector ZIP Code Pattern Data

Total % Establishment Payroll Employees Change %Change Year # ($MM ) # Payroll Employees

1994 18 NA 234 NA -66.6% 2006 8 NA 78 NA

Inclu des: Wholesale trade and Retail trade

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Total % Establishment Payroll Employees Change %Change Employees Year # ($MM ) # Payroll

1994 50 NA 478 NA 0.7% 2006 50 NA 481 NA

Inclu des: Construction, Transportation & warehousing, Finance & insurance; Information, Real estate & rental & leasing; Professional, scientific & technical service; Educational services; Health care and social assistance; Arts, entertainment & recreation; Accommodation & food services; Other services (except public administration)

P lease N ote: The total number of employees in the retail and service sectors will not add up to the total number of employees since the Census Bureau only provides employee ranges for the retail and service sectors.

22 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Table 5 NAICS Establish- Sales, receipts Annual Paid Industry Statistics Code Description ments or shipments payroll employees ($1,000) ($1,000) Detailed Industry Information for 2002 by 21 Mining (not published for places) X X X X Sector 22 Utilities (not published for places) X X X X Source: US Bureau of Census, 23 Construction (not published for places) X X X X 2002 Economic Census 31-33 Manufacturing (too small for publication) z z z z Summary Statistics by 2002 42 Wholesale trade 1 D D (1-19) NAICS 44-45 Retail trade 7 8,184 882 78 48-49 Transportation, warehousing (not published for places) X X X X 51 Information (too small for publication) z z z z 52 Finance, insurance (not published for places) X X X X 53 Real estate, rental, leasing 2 D D (1-19) 54 Professional, scientific, technical services 4 D D (1-19) 55 Mgmt. of companies, enterprises (not published for places) X X X X 56 Admin. support, waste mgmt., remediation service 2 D D (1-19)

61 Educationalservices(toosmallforpublication) z z z z 62 Health care, social assistance 10 D D (100-249) 71 Arts, entertainment, recreation 1 D D (1-19) 72 Accommodation, food services 5 2,080 702 90 81 Other services (except public administration) D (100-249)

D: withheld to avoid disclosing data of individual companies; data are included in higher level totals a: 0-19 employees Consumer Analysis The purpose of this demographic data analysis is to provide the Village of Greenhills ofﬁ cials with a better understanding of how the Village ﬁ ts into the overall regional market in a variety of demographic areas. As the Village makes complex decisions that will affect its future, it is anticipated that these data may be used to shape policies and design strategies to attract potential investors. Demographic Analysis The population in Greenhills grew rapidly through the 1960s. With most of the developable land consumed by low-density residential development, and new frontiers opened by the highway system and the automobile, people started relocating to newer suburbs. Greehills has lost approximately 38% of its population in the last 40 years, going from 6,092 in 1970 to 3,789 in 2008. The estimated rate of growth in Greenhills in 2000-2007 is -6%. Population projections for the next two decades show a continued decrease.

44% Chart 1 Population Trend 1940-2030 Source: U.S. Bureau of Census Greenhills Hamilton County Note: 2008 population projections using REMI Model produced by the Hamilton 16% County Regional Planning 14% Commission.

11% 11% 8% 2% 7% -1% -2% 1940 - 1950 1950 - 1960 1960 - 1970 1970 - 1980 1980 - 1990 1990 - 2000 2000 - 2010 2010 - 2020 2020 - 2030 (estimate) (projected) (projected) -8% -6% -7% -9% -11% -12% -15%

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 23 Springﬁ eld Township and Forest Park are the immediate neighboring communities of Greenhills. Springﬁ eld Township saw a 7% decline in its population in the 1980s and 1990s but it is growing at the rate of 6% in the current decade. Forest Park, on the other hand, has seen a continued growth through the decades until the 2000s, during which it has experienced a 6% population loss. Chart 2 Population Change 41,611 42,024 Source: U.S. Bureau of Census 39,480

38,497 37,584

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Forest Park City Springfield Township Greenhills Village

The implications of a shrinking population are a reduction in the ability to pay for public/ community services, to sustain institutional entities such as private schools and religious congregations, to support local businesses, and to cause potential surplus of residential units.1 Households The U.S. Census Bureau deﬁ nes a household as all the persons who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a group of rooms, or a single room that is occupied (or, if vacant, is intended for occupancy) as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live and eat separately from any other persons in the building and which have direct access from the outside of

Table 6 Springfield Hamilton Household Type Greenhills Forest Park Twp County Prepared by HCRPC - John Households with children 32.10% 31.90% 32.80% 28.40% Huth - March 2009 Source: Economic Census Data- Households persons living alone 27% 24.80% 21.60% 32.90% County Business Patterns and ZIP Code Pattern Data Other households 40.90% 43.30% 45.60% 38.70%

Total 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

the building or through a common hall. The occupants may be a single family, one person

1 Greenhills Commercial Corridor Study. HCDC. October 2007. Page 12

24 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS living alone, two or more Median Household Income in Table 7 families living together, Selected Communities Income or any other group of Prepared by HCRPC - John related or unrelated 2007 (Estimate) Huth - March 2009 2000 (1) (2) Source: Economic Census persons who share living Data- County Business Patterns Greenhills $ 44,886 $ 53,051 arrangements. (People and ZIP Code Pattern Data not living in households Forest Park $ 49,298 $ 58,266 are classiﬁ ed as living in Springfield Twp $ 52,139 group quarters.)2 Census Hamilton County $ 40,964 $ 48,416 data provide the following picture for Greenhills. Households are shrinking in number and size. Approximately a third of all households have children and another third of households are composed of people living alone. This is a higher rate than that found in Forest Park and Springﬁ eld Township. Household income is higher than the County average, but falls short when compared to neighboring communities. Commercial, public, and private services should cater to the needs of these market segments.

In 2000, Greenhills had 1,687 households, 6.49% fewer than in the previous decade. Census estimates a 5.8% loss in the number of households in the 2000-2005 period and forecasts an additional 6.8% loss for the 2005-2010 period.3 The average household size is shrinking from 2.62 in 1990 to 2.45 in 2000. This may be an indication that there are fewer families with children. Out of the households that live alone, 18.5% are under 65 years old and 8.5% are 65 years old and older. Household incomes have increased by the same percentage in 2000-2007 in the selected communities. Age of the Population The median age of the population in Greenhills is getting older, and the 5-17 year- old cohort is shrinking. The closing off of a local parochial school, Our Lady of the Rosary, is a casualty of the changing demographics that have affected the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s education system. Data analyzed include age cohorts in the 2000 U.S. Census for Greenhills, Forest Park, Springﬁ eld Township and Hamilton County; and ESRI On-demand reports prepared on December 31, 2008.4

Table 8 Hamilton Greenhills Forest Park Springfield Twp County Population Age Cohorts Prepared by HCRPC - John School Age (5-17) 19.40% 20.50% 21.40% 9.80% Huth - March 2009 Source: Economic Census Data- Work Force (18-64) 58% 63.80% 57.50% 60.70% County Business Patterns and Elderly 65+ 15.60% 9.10% 14.80% 13.70% ZIP Code Pattern Data Median Age 35.9 33.9 37.9 35.5 Total Population 4,103 19,463 37,587 845,303

2 http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/meta/long_HSD310200.htm 3 Greenhills Commercial Corridor Study. HCDC. October 2007. Page 12 4 ESRI provides aggregated numbers of demographic data based on geography. Concentric circles of one-mile, two- mile and ﬁ ve-mile radius with center at 22 Endicott Street (Greenhills shopping center address) were drawn to analyze population and consumer spending. The one-mile radius includes the entire Village of Greenhills and portions of the surrounding neighborhoods of Springﬁ eld Township and Forest Park; as the circles become larger, population from Springdale, Woodlawn, Lincoln Heights, Sharonville, Evendale, Wyoming, Finneytown, North College, Mt. Healthy. Colerain is included.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 25 Table 9 Demographic Summary One-Mile Radius Two- Mile Radius Five-Mile Radius of 22 Endicott Street 2008 2013 2008 2013 2008 2013 45218 Population 5,756 5,604 27,254 26,774 187,076 185,151 Source: U.S. Bureau of Census Households 2,293 2,252 10,542 10,448 75,576 75,421 2000 Families 1,610 1,551 7,443 7,276 49,776 48,630 Prepared by ESRI on Demand, December 2008 Median Household Income $63,710 $71,086 $63,794 $71,649 $59,919 $68,507 Males per 100 Females 89.8 90.5 90.5 90.3 90.2 90.4

Population < 5 Years 6.7% 6.7% 6.2% 6.2% 6.6% 6.6% Population 5 - 17 Years 17.6% 16.9% 17.8% 16.9% 17.1% 16.3%

Population 65+ Years 16.1% 16.2% 13.9% 14.4% 13.7% 14.2% Median Age 38.7 39.4 38.4 39.1 37.6 38.2

Education attainment in Greenhills compares favorably with selected communities in regards to education levels reached by residents during the 2000 U.S. Census period.

Forest Springfield Hamilton Greenhills Park Twp. County Table 10 Educational Attainment % High School Diploma or Higher 91.50% 88.30% 87% 82.80% 2000 % High School Diploma or Higher - Rank in the County 11th 19th 22nd Source: U.S. Bureau of Census 2000 % Bachelor’s Degree 31.50% 26.20% 29.30% 29.20% % Bachelor’s Degree or Higher - Rank in the County 17th 25th 18th

% Graduate or Professional Degree 10.30% 7.40% 10.00% 10.70% % Graduate or Professional Degree - Rank in the County 18th 26th 21st

Housing Values The median housing value in Greenhills is lower than that of the County and State. In the 2000-2007 period, household value has increased in sync with the County and the State. Greenills’ median housing value in 2000 was $97,900. The estimated housing value in 2007 was $135,000. 2008 estimates place median home value at $135,000. Foreclosures Chart 3 have a negative impact in House/Condo Value real estate value in the Source: www.city-data.com communities. Fortunately, Greenhills has been affected to a lesser degree by the foreclosure wave that has affected its immediate neighbors. See Map 4: Owner Occupied Units.

26 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Map 4 Percent of Owner Occupied Units in Foreclosure

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 27 Market Segments Census data and other data have been analyzed and “segmented” in many different ways, helping defi ne groups and potential consumer markets and their right type of products or services more precisely. Tapestry Segmentation represents the fourth generation of market segmentation systems that began 30 years ago. The 65-segment Tapestry Segmentation system classifi es U.S. neighborhoods based on their socioeconomic and demographic composition. Each segment is identifi ed by its two-digit Segment Code.

Based on this classiﬁ cation, Greenhills ﬁ ts in the LifeMode Group L7 “High Hopes,” including segment 48 in the area west of Winton Road and segment 28 in the area east of Winton Road. The description follows:

“High Hopes includes Aspiring Young Families and Great Expectations. The High Hopes group seeks the “American Dream” of homeownership and a rewarding job. Most live in single-family houses or multiunit buildings; approximately half own their homes. Many are willing to move to a new location to seek better opportunities. The residents in the summary group are young and college educated; one-third of the householders are younger than 35 years. Their median net worth is more than $58,793 –nearly 76 percent of the U.S. median. Households in this group include a mix of married couples, single-parent families, or single persons.”

Map 5 Dominant Tapestry Segmentation Map Prepared by Ozie Davis III, December 31, 2008 Greenhills, 22 Endicott St., Cincinnati, OH 45218 Latitude: 39.268059 Longitude: -84.521659 Source: ESRI

28 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS 28 Aspiring Young Families Life Mode Group L7 Source: esri.com/tapestry

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 29 48 Great Expectations Life Mode Group L7 Source: esri.com/tapestry

30 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Retail Market Place Proﬁ le and Household Budget Expenditures According to ESRI reports, within a one-mile radius of 22 Endicott Street, there are unmet retail needs that translate into a retail gap of over $54M. A detailed report can be found in Appendix No. 3. A careful analysis of this information may be useful in the future when considering potential users/tenants for the shopping center. For example, the “Food and Beverages Stores” industry group shows a retail gap of $7.9M in the “Grocery Stores” sector. This information could be used by the Village and by the shopping center operators to encourage grocery stores to consider relocating to Greenhills.

The Household Budget Expenditures report focuses on spending potential of households located within a one-mile, two-mile, and ﬁ ve-mile radius of 22 Endicott Street. The report tracks the average amount spent on different products and services, and provides a Spending Potential Index for different types of expenditures comparing it to a relative national average of 100. Any number higher than 100 will represent a higher spending potential. The report points out that within a one-mile radius the largest expenditures of the households are: 12% in Food, 28.8% on Housing, and 15% on Transportation. See Appendix No. 4.

Chart 4 Leakage/Surplus Factor by Industry Subsector Source: ESRI and InfoUSA®

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 31 Chart 5 Leakage/Surplus Factor by Industry Group Site Type: Radius Greenhills, 22 Endicott St., Cincinnati, OH 45218 Latitude: 39.268059 Longitude: -84.521659 Radius: 1.0 mile

Source: ESRI and InfoUSA®

Hamilton County Park District: Winton Woods Park

The Hamilton County Park District was created in 1930 with a dual mission to protect local natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education for area residents. The Hamilton County Park District is a separate political subdivision of the State of Ohio and Hamilton County. It is governed by the Board of Park Commissioners, composed of three individuals who serve three-year terms without compensation. They establish policy and approve budgets and expenditures for all Park District services, facilities, equipment, and development projects. Board members are appointed by the Judge of Probate Court, the Honorable James Cissell. Current Park District Commissioners are James E. Bushman, Robert A. Goering Sr., and Nancy R. Harmant. Park District Director is Jack Sutton. The Park District has 17 parks and 4 conservation areas, spanning more than 16,000 acres.5

5 http://www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/foundation/foundation.htm

32 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS According to the 2008 Annual Report, the Hamilton County Park District had an annual budget of over $33,000,000. The Park District budget includes substantial resources allocated to plan, build, maintain, and market outdoor education and experiences to a wide range of people.

Winton Woods, the second largest park in the district, is a 2,554 acre greenbelt that surrounds the Village of Greenhills.6 The Hamilton County Park District owns 107.13 acres of land in Greenhills.The importance of Winton Woods to the Park District is highlighted in its 2008 Annual Report: ﬂ ood-control in Winton Lake, expansion of the Winton Woods Campground, Athletes from the Winton Woods Riding Center medaled at the Kentucky Equestrian Special Olympics.

Source: Hamilton County There are numerous activities held at Winton Woods, among them: Park District • Annual Winter Bird Count • Parky’s Farm: 100-acre demonstration farm, popular destination for young families and school groups • Golf: the Mill Course 43,828 rounds and Meadow Links 19,720 rounds • Fishing tournament in the 156 acre-lake • Trails: nature, multi-use, parcours ﬁ tness trail • Canoeing and kayaking • Horseback riding • Open ﬁ eld and hunter course • Nature programs: May through October/November • Campground with 123 campsites equipped with Wi-Fi access, playground, shelter, store/snack bar

6 The top 5 largest parks in the Hamilton County Park District: Miami-Whitewater 4,326 acres, Winton Woods 2,554 acres, Shawnee Lookout 1,517 acres, Mitchell Memorial 1,336 acres, and Woodland Mound 1,063 acres. Source: http://www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/aboutus/directory.htm.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 33 The Park District is exempt from paying taxes over property owned in Greenhills. According to Park District Planning staff, wooded areas immediately surrounding Greenhills are to be preserved in their natural state. The potential infestation of ash trees with the Emerald Ash Borer is seen as a natural occurrence and no plans are in place to take down infected or dead trees, unless they are on a trail or public right-of-way.

A paper trail proposed by planners in the Park District in the early 90’s that surrounds the Village of Greenhills has not been built. According to Park Planners, interest from the community and other organized groups dwindled, resulting in the placement of the project very low in the implementation schedule.

Members of the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA) are very interested in taking a closer look at the proposed trail to evaluate the possibility of collaborating with the Park District and the Village of Greenhills to build an ofﬁ cial mountain bike trail. The Park District has had a positive experience with CORA, which built a 3.9 mile mountain bike trail in Mitchell Memorial Park.

Park District planning staff acknowledges that there may be beneﬁ ts to enhance the experience of Winton Woods’ visitors by identifying destination points and events hosted in Greenhills that are complementary to services provided by the Park.

Chart 6 Tax and Revenue Analysis Total Assessed Of the original conceptual design of a planned community, only a small portion was Valuation actually built. See Greenbelt Communities Comparison Table on next page. The part that Source: Hamilton County Auditor was built and is known as the Village of Greenhills was always conceived as a bedroom community in near proximity Village of Greenhills TotalAssessed Valuation to a developing industrial corridor as the main source of

In Thousand $ employment.

$63,938.00 $64,368.00 In general terms in Ohio, $57,056.00 $54,997.00 $54,630.00 services that residents in a community enjoy are paid $56,300.00 $55,915.00 by revenues generated by a $48,253.00 $45,500.00 $45,500.00 combination of property taxes, income taxes, and sales taxes. A small portion of revenue comes from other sources of funding such as Estate Tax, gasoline tax, State and 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Federal transfers, grants, and

RealProperty Total Assessed Valuation other miscellaneous funds. In Greenhills, over 90% of the Table 11 taxable land is assessed as Percent of Assessed residential use by the County Valuation of Property Land Uses Valuation of Real Property Auditor. The total assessed Source: Hamilton County Auditor Residential 90.30% valuation in Greenhills in Commercial/Industrial 9.70% 2008 was $64,368,000; Public Utility 0 87.47% comes from real estate Agricultural 0 property. Undeveloped 0

34 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Table 12 Greenhills, OH Greendale, WI Greenbelt, MD Overview Greenbelt Communities Comparison, Original (1936) Area Purchase (Sq. Mi.) 9.21 5.31 5.26 December 2008 Area Of City In 2000 (Sq. Mi.) 1.23* 5.61 6.02 Source: www.bestplaces.net, People www.census.gov, “Greenbelt 1940 Population 2677 2527 2831 Towns Revisited” by Albert 2007 Population 3675 13791 21972 Mayer Population Growth since 2000 (10.43) (4.26) 2.4

Density (Per Sq. Mi.) 2988 2459 3664 Median Age (U.S. Avg. = 37.6) 37.4 45.8 34.6 Married 56.67% 62.34% 42.21% Married With Children 22.13% 20.83% 15.84%

Divorced 13.25% 8.19% 11.26% Single With Children 11.87% 6.26% 10.68% Avg. Household Size (Persons) 2.37 2.29 2.26 White 93.40% 95.00% 35.56% Black 3.32% 0.38% 44.32% Asian 0.34% 2.25% 12.40% Native American 0.00% 0.15% 0.25% Other 2.88% 1.65% 7.58%

Economy

Cost Of Living Compared To U.S. Avg. 22.80% Lower 8.84% Lower 1.80% Lower Income Per Capita $27,115 $32,665.00 $27,776.00 Median Household Income $51,109 $63,453.00 $52,644.00 Unemployment Rate 4.90% 5.80% 3.80% Job Growth 1.88% 0.83% 0.47% Sales Tax Rate 7.00% 5.60% 5.00% Income Tax 7.09% 6.93% 9.50% Per Student Expenditure (U.S. Avg. = $6058) $6,107 $8,208 $6,661 Students Per Teacher 16 15 18 Housing Housing Units (Original) 676 572 885 Housing Units (2007) 1687 6165 10180 Median Home Value $135,000 $229,000 $272,800 Home Appreciation (2007) (10.43%) (4.54%) (1.38%) Median Age Of Real Estate (Years) 53 37 33 Renters (% Of Pop.) 29.74% 29.63% 47.55% Vacancy Rate 2.90% 2.46% 7.60%

Transportation

Avg. One-way Commute (Minutes) 25 24 35 Commuters Driving Alone 81% 87% 70% Carpool 10% 8% 11% Mass Transit 3% 1% 14% Work From Home 4% 4% 3%

* Greenhills Split Into Two Municipalities (Forest Park)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 35 Based on County Auditor records of assessed valuations for the 2008 tax collection year, the ten largest Village property taxpayers are: Real Assessed Valuation Samuel Huttenbauer, Jr $1,074,750 Combined Tech Inc 936,670 Crystalwood Real Estate 934,340 Johnny’s Toy shop Inc 496,200 John Ralston Swallow 316,020 Timothy W. Price 309,150 Five-O-Property 258,110 Potterhill Homes LLC 227,360 Humphrey Family Trust 162,640

Public Utility Duke Energy Ohio Inc $1,522,270

Most of the Village residents work outside of the Village itself. The following employers (private and public) have the largest work forces within the Village.

Table 13 Approximate Ten Largest Employers Number of in the Village of Company Type of Business Employees Greenhills Winton Woods City Schools Public Education 405 Source: Ofﬁ cial Statement Alois Alzheimer Center Nursing Home (Alzheimer’s) 139 $2,195,000 Village of Greenhills, Wm. Royce/Riley’s Restuarant Catering 125 Ohio Various Purpose Bonds, General Obligation (Limited Tax) Combined Technology Commercial Radios/Pagers 101 Series 2008. Page 16 Cincinnati Bell Communications 86 Duke Energy Utilities 81 Village of Greenhills Municipal Government 70 SJS Catering Banquet Hall 19 American Legion Post 530 Non-Profit 18 Dolgencorp Retail Store 17

The major taxing organizations that overlap all or a portion of the territory of the Village of Greenhills are: the Village, the County, Winton Woods City School District, Great Oaks Career Center, and the Hamilton County Park District.

Table 14 Income taxes are collected Collection School Overlapping Tax Rates Year Village County District JVSD Total in the Village of Greenhills Source: Ofﬁ cial Statement 2003 32.96 24.12 60.81 3.72 121.61 at a rate of 1.5%. Resi- $2,195,000 Village of Greenhills, 2004 33.23 23.88 69.91 3.49 130.51 dents receive a credit up to Ohio Various Purpose Bonds, General Obligation (Limited Tax) 2005 33.16 23.68 69.63 3.71 130.18 0.5% against their Village Series 2008. Page 25 2006 32.35 23.57 69.51 3.7 129.14 income tax liability for 2007 32.3 24.19 69.34 3.69 129.52 taxes paid to another municipal corporation.

A review of recent revenue collected by Greenhills and expenses incurred demonstrates that the Village takes in more money than it spends on providing services and completing capital improvement projects. Greenhills ended with an unencumbered cash balance in 2006, 2007, and 2008. A similar positive cash balance is expected for 2009. Still, the approximately $522 per resident collected in 2007 is relatively low compared to other communities in the county, reﬂ ecting the minimal commercial business base in the Village.

36 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Total Revenues Table 15 2006 2007 2008 2009 (estimate) Greenhills General Fund $ 1,862, 929 $ 1,975, 749 $ 2, 520, 675 (1) $ 2, 091, 666 Rate of change from previous year 6% 22% -21% Source: 2009 Village of Note: (1) Unexpected windfall $570,000 Estate tax Greenhills General Tax Budget

Sources of Revenues Local Taxes 2006 2007 2008 2009 (estimate) $ 1, 384, 300 $ 1, 534, 855 $ 1, 603, 003 $ 1,653, 800 Contribution to Total Revenues in % 74% 78% 64% 79%

Intergovernmental Revenues 2006 2007 2008 2009 (estimate) $ 282,254 $209,424 $ 716,172 (1) $ 216, 966 Contribution to Total Revenues in % 15% 11% 28% 10% Note: (1) Unexpected windfall %570, 000 Estate tax

Miscellaneous (fees, and other financing sources)

2006 2007 2008 2009 (estimate) $ 196, 375 $ 231, 470 $ 201,500 $ 220,900 Contribution to Total Revenues in % 11% 12% 8% 11%

Total Expenditures 2006 2007 2008 2009 (estimate) $ 2, 089, 860 $ 1,949, 919 $ 2,388,600 $ 2, 234,730 Rate of change from previous year -7% 18% -7%

Expenditure/Services 2006 2007 2008 2009 (estimate) Security of Persons and Property $ 579,544 $ 610,848 $ 659,858 $ 709,915 Rate of change from previous year 5% 7% 7% Contribution to Total Expenditures in % 28% 31% 28% 32%

Leisure Time Activities: Parks $ 63,974 $ 50,470 $ 46,323 $ 56,741 Rate of change from previous year -27% -9% 18% Contribution to Total Expenditures in % 3% 3% 2% 3%

Community Environment $ 21,627 $ 36,361 $ 33,374 $ 40,877 Rate of change from previous year 41% -9% 18% Contribution to Total Expenditures in % 1% 2% 1% 2%

Basic Utility Service (includes Rumpke) $ 341,501 $ 395.248 $ 459,291 $ 502,357 Rate of change from previous year 14% 14% 9% Contribution to Total Expenditures in % 16% 20% 19% 22%

General Government $ 1,032,399 $ 788,238 $ 827,754 $ 861,840 Rate of change from previous year -31% 5% 4% Contribution to Total Expenditures in % 49% 40% 35% 39%

Other uses of funds including transfers and Income Tax Refunds $ 50,815 $ 68,754 $ 362,000 $63,000 Rate of change from previous year 26% 81% -475% Contribution to Total Expenditures in % 2% 4% 15% 3%

2006 2007 2008 2009 (estimate) Revenues over/(under) Expenditures $ (226,931) $ 25,830 $ 132,075 $ (143,064) Beginning Unencumbered Balance $ 304,337 $ 77,406 $ 103,251 $ 235,326 Ending case fund balance $ 77,406 $ 103,236 $ 235,326 $ 92,262 Voided old outstanding checks $ 16

Est. Ending Unencumbered Fund Balance $ 77,406 $103,251 $235,326

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 37 Land Use and Buildings The Village of Greenhills extends over 807 acres or 1.23 square miles, with a density of 3.3 people per acre. The Village, incorporated in 1939, is surrounded by a preserved green space - zoned greenbelt and owned by numerous private and public property owners - that occupies 30% of the community’s land. There is less than 1% of developable land vacant. The main land uses in the Village of Greenhills are Residential, Greenbelt, Institutional, Community Services and Commercial.

Table 16 Existing Land Use

Area in Average Percent of Land Use Parcels Acres Parcel Size Total Commercial / Office 11 16.84 1.53 2.00% Single Family Residential 1,286 244.52 0.19 30.3 0% Multi-Family Residential (1) 42.59 0.26 5.28% Industrial 0 0 0 0% Public Institutional (2) 79 233.52 2.96 28.94% Parks & Recreation 13 172.63 13.28 21.39% Vacant 97 96.9 1 12.01% Not Available 0 0 0 0% Community Total 1,649 807 2.04 100%

Notes: (1) Includes Two-family, Congregate Housing, and Multi-family land uses (2) Includes Public Utilities, Institutional, and Public/Semi-Public land uses

Source: Hamilton County Auditor - Existing Land Use CAGIS

Residential Uses The Village of Greenhills was developed in four phases. Architecture, materials, and layout/access to the greenbelt pinpoint the phase to which buildings belong. The ﬁ rst phase, with almost 700 housing units, was built by the Federal Government in 1938. In the late 40s additional housing was built by private developers on Damon Road and Gambier Circle. During the 50s housing development occurred on the east side of the Village behind the Shopping Center and the Commons. In the 60s, 243 housing units were built mostly on Beckford and Bayham. The most recent development occurred in the early 2000s as an inﬁ ll redevelopment on FDR Walk and on segment “D” at DeWitt

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 39 Village of Greenhills Age of Housing Although Greenhills was conceived as a community of renters, once the Federal Government transferred ownership to the Cooperative, many residents became property owners. The ratio of owner occupied units to rental units has varied throughout the years.

A combination of internal and external factors has affected the desirability and value of the housing in Greenhills. These factors include: age of housing,1 lax property maintenance enforcement practices, declining desirability of Greenhills due to competition with newer - residential and commercial - suburban developments, lower rents2 that result in a lack of economic incentives for property owners to re-invest in their properties, and loss of local school choices/autonomy. Properties have become investment opportunities for “absentee landlords and residences for a transient population that does not participate in community life.”3

Greenhills has been affected by foreclosures at a lesser degree than other communities in Hamilton County. By the end of 2008 most of the mortgage foreclosures were concentrated in Blocks A & B of the Historic District and dispersed in the east side in Blocks I and G. Still, the ripple effect of property value loss affects the immediate neighbors and impacts the Village and School District property tax revenues.

Table 17 Age of Housing Single Two-Family Year Structure Built Family Multi-Family Total Percent Sources: 1 Hamilton County Auditor data 1930 - 1939 363 254 1 38% accessed through CAGIS 617 2 The Hamilton County Regional 1940 - 1949 121 0 121 1 8% Planning Commission - May 18, 1 2008 1950 - 1959 591 0 591 37% 3 New Residential Building 1960 - 1969 223 34 257 1 16% Activity by Political Jurisdiction, Hamilton County - HCRPC Data 1970+ 9 0 9 1 1% Products 1980-1989 0 0 0 2 0%

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1 Average Age of Housing is 53 Years Old 2 See Appendix No. 3 Table – Comparison with selected Hamilton County Communities 3 Greenhills Comprehensive Plan Kick of Meeting December 3, 2008: residents’ comments

40 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS eld Township. ﬁ Map 7 Mortgage Foreclosures 2008 - Greenhills Abell, HCRPC Source: Mark Red dots depict properties in Greenhills. Green are Forest Park and Spring

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 41 There are a wide variety of housing types in Greenhills, including single family, two- family, multi-family (townhomes and apartment style groupings, and nursing homes.

Single-Family Homes

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Image 11: Landominium, FDR Walk Image 12: Drummond Street

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Photos Source: Internet Image 14: Three-family attached Image 15: Nursing Home, Damon Road

42 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS The Greenbelt The Greenbelt G-1 zoning district extends over approximately 2704 acres (30+% of the Village’s land area) and includes the following land uses:5 Parks & Recreation, Public- Semipublic, Institutional, Educational, and Vacant. The designated Greenbelt district follows the topography of the land consistently and includes numerous ravines and waterways. This explains why the area has remained largely undeveloped. Interestingly, the greenbelt is made of numerous parcels, many of them privately owned. According to the zoning ordinance, the G-1 district is to remain a green open space, except for the following purposes6:

• Public park reservation and playgrounds • Public recreational buildings • Allotment gardens, farms, nurseries, and gardens • Public utilities • Bus passenger stations • Signs erected by public authority of an educational or directional nature for the welfare and convenience of the public

In any case, in a G-1 district, no building shall be erected or altered to exceed 25 feet or one story in height. Unoccupied towers are accepted. In order to develop in the greenbelt, the matter must be put to a vote of the residents. In the past, Messiah Lutheran Church ﬁ led suit against the Village and won the right to develop on its property which is located in the greenbelt.

4 CAGIS (Cincinnati Area Geographic Information System): Hamilton County Auditor Existing Land Use data 5 Hamilton County Auditor land use codes used for taxing purposes. 6 Ord. 211. Passed 8-2-49

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44 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Commercial Uses Commercial uses in Greenhills are limited to ofﬁ ce and retail. They are concentrated in the epicenter of the community on Block E, east of Winton Road. There is approximately 10 acres of land zoned B-1 (Business district) and B-3 (Professional Business district) located in the Village.

The main buildings include the original shopping center compound, an 87,000 square foot building, underutilized and in disrepair, and a separate vacant freestanding 51,000 square foot store that used to house Johnny’s Toys.7 The Village owns the parking lots of this shopping center.

Image 16 Greenhills Shopping Center Photo Source: Joe Simon

Image 17 Johnny’s Toys Building on Winton Road Photo Source: Joe Simon

The Community Building is owned by the Winton Woods School District. The property is zoned residential. It houses school district ofﬁ ces, classrooms, and several community rooms. Image 18 Community Building Photo Source: Cyburbia

7 June 2009: Property acquired by Grandview Outlet. Set to open in the summer.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 45 Image 19 Light-Industrial Uses Mobilcomm Combined The 9.8-acre parcel located in the Technology northwest corner of the Village on 1211 Photo Source: Mobilcomm W. Sharon Road is zoned B-2 (Light Website Industrial District) and currently houses Mobilcomm Combined Technology. Mobilcomm is a full service communication provider offering analysis, consultation, sales, service, and ongoing maintenance.

Image 20 Community Services Community Pool In the center of the Village, large Photo Source: Greenhills Historical Society tracts of land have been reserved for community uses in what is considered the Village Recreation Complex. It includes swimming pool, waterslide, and bathhouse; a nine-hole par 3 golf course; a community center/banquet hall; tennis courts, and picnic pavilion/ shelter located on an 17-acre lot behind the shopping center.

Image 21 The Nick Bates Commons, east Nick Bates Commons of Winton Road and south of the Photo Source: Flickr shopping center is frequently used for community festivals.

Children and their families enjoy a beautiful Easter Sunday at the 70th Annual GFD Easter Egg hunt held on the Nick Bates Commons in Greenhills, Ohio. A blast from the ﬁ re engine’s horn signals the start of the hunt and it is all over in under two minutes!

46 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Winton Road Corridor Study1 Summary In early 1997, a corridor study was commissioned to PKG Consultants Inc. to analyze and recommend the best uses and improvements on the Winton Road Corridor. For purposes of the study, the corridor was analyzed in two segments. The ﬁ rst segment, studied during Phase I, extends from Damon/Ingram Road to Sharon Road. Phase II extends from Damon/Ingram Road to the southern corporate limits. The following is a summary of ﬁ ndings and recommendations.

Phase I -Damon/Ingram Road to Sharon Road - Findings: • Properties along the corridor are zoned G-1 Greenbelt District (west side of Winton Road),. On the east side, a R-1 One-family residence district extends for about 600’ from Ingram Road to the north. The remaining properties to Sharon Road are zoned G-1 Greenbelt District. • The zoning ordinance establishes a minimum setback of 85’ along Winton Road. • Permitted uses for zoning districts are primarily limited to recreational, residential, and institutional uses. • Existing uses: municipal and institutional uses and open space greenbelt areas. • Ownership and topography: Municipal Building, American Legion Post and the First Baptist Church are the current owners and users of the buildings in the corridor. Only minor expansions of uses are anticipated. Natural topographic conditions may help maintain as open space the current Greenbelt district. • Controlled access points on Winton Road allow traffi c to move continuously and reduces potential confl icts. • Traffi c volume, on January 13, 1997 was 23,720 on a 24-hour count. • Potential for redevelopment was identifi ed on the Greenbelt “stub” on the west side area immediately north of Damon Road. It is not clear what specifi c use it could be, but access to the site should be on Damon Road, provided that street trees are maintained. • A redevelopment site of approximately 2.3 acres zoned R-1 single family residence is partially used by the American Legion for parking. Access to this can be provided through a stub street connecting to Ireland Avenue.

Phase II -Damon/Ingram Road to the southern corporate limits - Findings: • Properties along the corridor are zoned B-1 Business District, B-3 Professional Business District, R-1 Single-Family District, R-2 Multi-Family District, and G-1 Greenbelt District. • The zoning ordinance establishes a minimum setback of 85’ along Winton Road. • Existing uses: business and institutional uses and open space greenbelt areas. Residential uses of diverse density and quality are located behind the properties fronting Winton Road. • Topographic conditions may assist in keeping the Greenbelt District in the southern border. • Potential for reuse of Community Building, currently owned by the School district and used for a mix of uses. • Shopping center and commons are expected to have same type of uses in the future.

Recommendations: • Preserve and enlarge greenbelt whenever possible • Encourage redevelopment of some residential sections • Enhance attractiveness of shopping center • Utilize street ﬁ xtures and other public structures that are compatible with the residential character of area

1 1997 Winton Corridor Study Phase I and Phase II commissioned to PKG Consultants Inc.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 47 The Village of Greenhills has had an adopted zoning ordinance since the 1940s. The original zoning regulations have undergone numerous amendments and revisions since adoption, including several major updates in the 1960s and again in the 1980s. (See Zoning Map on next page)

Enforcement of the zoning regulations is the responsibility of the Zoning Inspector, who ensures compliance with the regulations for all existing and proposed uses of land within the Village. The zoning ordinance establishes seven distinct districts ranging from large lot residential to light manufacturing. In addition, the Village adopted a Planned Unit Development district in 2003 as an overlay of the underlying zoning districts. The Planned Unit Development District allows ﬂ exibility of design for projects that are permitted in the existing zoning districts.

The specifi c zoning districts included in the ordinance are: R-Estate One-Family Residence District – density of one unit per acre R-1 One-Family Residence District – density of 5.12 units per acre R-2 Multi-Family Residence District – general density of 9.68 units per acre B-1 Business District – general business uses permitted B-2 Light Industrial District – B-1 uses and light manufacturing permitted B-3 Professional Business District – offi ce and institutional uses permitted Greenbelt District – recreational and public uses permitted PUD District – uses per underlying zoning, design fl exibility permitted

The B-1 Business District is unique compared to other districts in that site plan review and approval by the Village Planning Commission are required for all uses. This review and approval ensures that all business development in the Village can be reviewed for consistency of proposed site and building design with surrounding developments prior to construction. The maximum height in the district is 35 feet. No residential uses are permitted in the B-1 Business District.

The site plan review process involves Planning Commission review of preliminary development plans and Final Development Plans prior to the issuance of a permit to build. This type of oversight is not typically included in zoning ordinances for other communities within Hamilton County. Site plan review and approval is important to maintain the existing character of the Village of Greenhills.

In addition, the Village has an adopted Greenbelt District that is not typical of other surrounding communities. The greenbelt district allows only recreation and agricultural uses and is shown on the Village zoning map for all property originally designated as greenbelt in the 1930s. This property surrounds the Village and blends in with preserved

woodlands in Winton Woods Park. Zoning

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 49 Property Maintenance The Village of Greenhills has adopted property maintenance ordinances related to building and yard upkeep, trash disposal, and rental inspections. The building maintenance and yard upkeep programs require buildings to be maintained and yards to be mowed. The trash disposal inspection ensures that trash is disposed of in proper containers and that the containers are not put out too early or left out when empty.

The rental unit program requires all rental units to be inspected every three years or upon each tenant change. This ensures that rental property owners maintain rental units in a safe condition.

The property maintenance ordinances are enforced by the Village Building Offi cial. The Building Offi cial does all inspections and investigates property maintenance complaints. In 2008, there were 116 property maintenance inspections and 67 rental unit inspections in the Village. Building Permits The Village of Greenhills Building Offi cial is required to process all building permit applications and conduct all building inspections. Applications can be made at the Village offi ce and involve the submission of a properly completed form, application fee, and various plans required depending on the specifi c permit request. Review and issuance of a building permit usually takes one week. After issuance of a building permit, construction may begin. The Building Offi cial then inspects the building throughout the construction process. For a typical residential unit, there may be 4 to 5 on-site inspections from start to fi nish. Commercial permits require more inspections. In 2008, there were 52 building permits issued in the Village of Greenhills.

Table 18 Including Commercial, Industrial, Commercial Industrial, Building Permit Quantity Residential and Public and Value (both remodeling and new construction) Source: Ofﬁ cial Statement Year Number Value $2,195,000 Village of Greenhills, Ohio Various Purpose Bonds, 2002 38 $ 312,242 General Obligation (Limited Tax) 2003 51 $ 428,472 Series 2008. Page 18 2004 66 $ 570,927 2005 65 $ 609,167 2006 50 $ 695,191 2007 44 $ 337,029

50 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS The Village is characterized by rolling topography with many steep ravines along its boundary within designated greenbelt areas. Larger buildings, like the Village Center, occupy ﬂ atter areas while residential buildings have been built to accommodate gradual topographical changes from structure to structure. Along the edges of the Village, homes occupy ridge tops and the surrounding hills and valleys are located in wooded greenbelts that drain to surrounding streams and drainage-ways. ± Feet November, 2008 epresentation, either expressed or or expressed either epresentation, tion of limitsrecipient must refer to the as. information, programs or data. data. or programs information, ting from any defect in the information or any any or information in the defect any from ting party of CAGIS shall have any liability for any any for liability any have shall CAGIS of party a result this information is provided “as is”, and “as is”, and is provided information a this result I-75 § ¨ ¦ I-275 § ¨ ¦ I-75 § ¨ ¦

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 51 The only signiﬁ cant stream located within the Village is Stream No. 4, which is tributary to the Winton Woods Lake. There is another tributary to Winton Woods Lake, Stream No. 7, located southwest of the Village, outside corporate limits. The only properties within the Village prone to ﬂ ooding are located within park owned greenbelt parcels.

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52 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Water service within the Village is provided by the Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) System and is purchased directly by the consumers. Waterlines in the Village are 6”, 8” and 12” in diameter. Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), mostly maintenance of water pipelines in service since 1936, are scheduled for 2010, 2013, and 2015 at an estimated cost of $2,248,000 to GCWW.

2010 and 2013 Capital Improvements are scheduled in the western area of Greenhills on Burley Circle, Bachman Street, Brompton Lane, Andover Road, Cromwell Road, Ashby Street, Avenell Lane, Chalmers Lane, Dewitt Street, and Drumond Street. 2015 Improvements will be on the eastern area of Greenhills on Ireland Avenue, Illona Drive and Jennings Road. See Map 12 (2010 Water Improvements), and CIP Table. Table 19 Greater Cincinnati Water Works - Greenhills Capital Improvement Projects

Planning CIP CIP Cost Year Year Table Street From To Project ID Age EX. Prop Length $ / FT (1,000s) Type 6666 650 852 2010 2010 T12 Burley Cir Andover Cromwell NEW PROJ-167 1936 12"./8" 8" 3050 125 382 Maintenance 2010 2010 T12 Bachman St Burley Burley NEW PROJ-167 1936 8" 8" 825 125 103 Maintenance 2010 2010 T12 Bromptoon Ln Burley S Terminus NEW PROJ-167 1936 6" 8" 860 125 108 Maintenance 2010 2010 T12 Andover Rd Burley Winton NEW PROJ-167 1936 8" 8" 1210 125 151 Maintenance 2010 2010 T12 Cromwell Rd Andover Damon NEW PROJ-167 1937 12" 12" 721 150 108 Maintenance Total Length 5108 Total Cost 690

2013 2013 T12 Ashby St AVenell Andover NEW PROJ-284 1936 8" 8" 664 135 90 Maintenance 2013 2013 T12 Avenell Ln Andover S Terminus NEW PROJ-284 1936 8" 8" 938 135 127 Maintenance 2013 2013 T12 Chalmers Ln Cromwell Cromwell NEW PROJ-284 1936 6" 8" 986 135 133 Maintenance 2013 2013 T12 Dewitt St Drummond Drummond NEW PROJ-284 1937 6" 8" 958 135 130 Maintenance 2013 2013 T12 Drummond St Cromwell Damon NEW PROJ-284 1937 8" 8" 1562 135 210 Maintenance

Total Length 5762 Total Cost 779

2015 2015 T12 Ireland Ave Ingram Junefield NEW PROJ-283 1954 6" 8" 3936 135 532 Maintenance 2015 2015 T12 IIlona Dr Ireland Jennings NEW PROJ-283 1954 6" 8" 1497 135 2022 Maintenance 2015 2015 T12 Jennings Rd Illona Ingram NEW PROJ-283 1956 8" 8" 329 135 45 System Upgrade

Total Length 5762 Total Cost 779

Source: Russ Weber, [email protected], 27-May-2009

Sewage collection and disposal are provided by the Metropolitan Sewer District. Greenhills has separate sewer and stormwater throughout the Village. Pipes range in diameter from 2”, 4”, 6”, 12”, and the main lines are 18”. The Village does not have current MSD Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement information.1

Greenhills is part of the Hamilton County Storm Water District.2 To address the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II unfunded mandate of the Clear Water Act, and to improve storm water quality on a countywide basis, the Village of Greenhills joined the Hamilton County Storm Water District in 2003.

The Hamilton County Engineer administers the overall management of the Storm Water District on behalf of the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners. The District utilizes the expertise of several Partner Agencies, including the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Hamilton County Department of Public Works, the Hamilton County General Health District, and the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, to conduct various aspects of the Phase II program in partnership with member jurisdictions. Cost to the jurisdiction is commensurate with the amount of impervious surface (i.e., hard surfaces that do not allow the direct inﬁ ltration of rain fall

and snowmelt, such as driveways and rooftops). Infrastructure and Utility Services Utility and Infrastructure

1 Jane Berry, Village Administrator. July 14, 2009 2 Source: Todd Long, Hamilton County Engineer’s Ofﬁ ce. February 2009

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 53 In summary, the NPDES permit requires that storm water be managed on site to avoid pollution of the water (quality) and to avoid discharge of water from one site to another (quantity). The NPDES permit requires that storm water pollution be minimized by complying with six minimum control measures: (1) Public Education and Outreach, (2) Public Participation and Involvement, (3) Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, (4) Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control, (5) Post-Construction Storm Water Runoff Controls, and (6) Good Housekeeping/Pollution Prevention for Municipal Operations.

Additionally, the Metropolitan Sewer district is negotiating a consent decree with the U.S. EPA, and has submitted a proposal that consists in part of the implementation of a series of “green” storm water best management practices, such as green roof, rain garden, vegetated swales, porous pavements, etc., that will reduce the need for expensive infrastructure retrofi t (underground pipes and other engineering solutions). Other Infrastructure and Utility Services3 The Village does not have current capital improvement information from Duke Energy in terms of gas and electric utility services. There is a defi nite need for upgraded, preferably buried, electrical service in the Village due to numerous circuits and overhead lines. They are diffi cult to maintain and suffer from frequent power outages.

The last major street and curb project in the Village was in 1996. Brandstetter Carroll, an engineering consultant ﬁ rm, is working on a pavement management study for the Village that will become a multi-year work program for street and road improvements. The Study will be complete in the Fall of 2009.

Time Warner Cable provides broadband access/cable service in the Village through the terms outlined in a franchise agreement. The agreement is an ordinance as well as a multi-year plan.

The Village has plans to upgrade/enhance/expand and/or renovate several Village facilities, including parks, golf course and clubhouse/banquet center, pool, ball ﬁ elds, playgrounds, service garage, municipal building, and public safety facilities.

The Village has received a 2010 Community Development Block Grant through Hamilton County for a sidewalk along Winton Road. The sidewalk will create a safe route to the WWCSD High School in Forest Park since there is no busing for high school students. Village of Greenhills engineers are developing plans and construction documents currently for this project.

3 Jane Berry, Village Administrator. July 14, 2009

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 55

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56 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Roads and Vehicular Circulation Winton Road is a major arterial in the Hamilton County Thoroughfare Plan. It has a required right of way (ROW) of 120’. Winton Road travels north-south, linking the Village to I-275 to the north and to Ronald Reagan (Cross County) Highway to the south. The speed limit on Winton Road is 35 MPH. Speed limit on local streets is 25 MPH.

The average daily trafﬁ c count was 25,000 in 20001 on Winton Road, north of Lakeview Dr. Winton Road splits the Village into east and west sections. East and west sections connect at two intersections: Winton at Damon/Ingram Road, and Winton at Cromwell/ Farragut Road. Winton Road carries the majority of through trafﬁ c with heavy usage at peak hours.

The Village of Greenhills has 14 miles of local roads. The street network in Greenhills includes a major arterial (Winton Road), local streets that play a connector role (Damon/ Ingram and Cromwell/Farragut), local streets that traverse the neighborhoods, and cul- de-sacs.

Many of the suburban houses originally built included one off-street parking space. Sets of stand alone garages were also provided for rent to residents. Several of the stand alone garages are gone because of redevelopment as apartments and condos. Parking needs in residential areas have increased. Parking in the business district is provided on surface lots that surround the buildings. Parking in the business district seems adequate at this time. There are over ﬁ ve acres of municipal parking lots. Walkability, Pedestrian, and Bicyclist Circulation Sidewalks enhance pedestrian and cyclist mobility within a community. Safe pedestrian dedicated paths increase the “walkability” of the Village, connecting residents to destination points. Greenhills has approximately 25 miles of sidewalks/pedestrian pathways. Typical amenities for pedestrians and cyclists are bike racks and benches. In Greenhills, they are mostly concentrated in the Village center. Benches can also be found throughout the residential areas.

Community facilities, which are typical destination points, are mainly located on the east side of the Village. They include the swimming pool, golf course, library, the commons, an assortment of retail and service stores, village administration, schools, churches, and parks. There are a number of parks and churches on the west side of the Village that also function as destination points. In general terms, walking and biking are considered leisure activities not transportation modes in Greenhills.

Walk Score2 is a non proﬁ t organization that ranks 2,508 neighborhoods in the largest 40 U.S. cities based on walkability. This helps interested people ﬁ nd walkable places to live. Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Walk Score measures how easy it is to live a “car-lite” lifestyle; not how pretty the area is for walking. Some of the Greenhills neighborhoods ranked in the 50-69 range, “Somewhat Walkable,” in which some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or a car. Other areas fell in the 25-49 range, the “Car Dependent,” in which only a few destinations are within easy walking distance. For most errands, driving or public

transportation is a must. Circulation

1 OKI – Trafﬁ c Count – Hamilton County Directory 1995-2006 2 http://www.walkscore.com/how-it-works.shtml

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 57 Existing Sidewalks Existing Parking Streets Greenhills Boundary Existing Buildings Possible Sidewalks/Paths Possible System of Sidewalks/Paths ring 2008 Map 14 Suggested Greenhills Pedestrian Network Improvements Seminar - Sp Circulation Plan, University of Cincinnati Transportation Source: Greenhills Pedestrian, Bicyle and Transportation

58 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS In Greenhills, most local streets have sidewalks on both sides of the street. Wider sidewalks can be found on streets near the elementary school and middle school. Along Winton Road there is a sidewalk only on one side of the street at any given point. From the southern border to Farragut, the sidewalk is on the west side. From Farragut to the northern border, the sidewalk is on the east side of Winton Road.

Winton Road splits the Village into east and west sides. Connectivity between both sides of the Village is automobile-dependent. There are trafﬁ c lights on Winton Road at Farragut and at Damon Roads. They are not timed for pedestrian crossing, making it unsafe for pedestrian or cyclist to cross the street.

The University of Cincinnati conducted a Transportation Seminar in the spring of 2008 that evaluated local conditions and regional plans to address connectivity and circulation issues focusing on pedestrian and bicycle transit.3 Recommendations from the Greenhills Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transportation Circulation Plan include:

• Establish Greenhills as a cultural and recreational destination o Build on cultural and historic resources in the Village o Ease access to/from Winton Woods o Promote awareness of recreational opportunities in and near Greenhills

• Enhance internal pedestrian and bicycle transit safety and access o Enhance crosswalks, internal sidewalks o Utilize trafﬁ c calming tools to reduce speed of trafﬁ c throughout the Village o Add amenities (bike racks, water fountains, benches, restrooms) o Enhance sidewalks and crosswalks on Winton Road.

• Increase pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to Winton Woods and Forest Park o Coordinate bike trail connection/extension with Hamilton County Park system o Coordinate bicycle trail connections with Forest Park

• Improve infrastructure to serve diverse mobility needs of population o Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility regulations, crosswalks and curb ramps, selection of materials for trail surfaces o Enhance bus stop amenities, signage, and upgrade shelters

3 Greenhills Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transportation Circulation Plan. University of Cincinnati. Transportation Seminar. Spring 2008

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60 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Public Transportation Residents in Greenhills do not depend on public transportation to get to work. According to 2000 Census data 88.6% of residents work outside the Village and 92.1% drive to work. Around 80% of Greenhills’ residents travel 15-20 minutes every day to work.

The bus routes4 that currently serve Greenhills are the 20 Winton-Tri-County and 20x Forest Park Express. The express service offers ﬁ ve morning and ﬁ ve afternoon trips, plus the local service on the 20 that runs throughout the day during the week and on Saturdays (but not Sundays). This service basically runs along Winton Road. Only 45% of all residential units within Greenhills have pedestrian access to a bus stop.5

(See Bus Route Map on next page)

4 Greenhills is served by SORTA (South Ohio Regional Transit Authority) Queen City Metro Bus service. The bus service functions with a hub downtown. The radial system links suburbs to downtown with little east-west connectivity provided. 5 Greenhills Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transportation Circulation Plan. University of Cincinnati. Transportation Semi- nar. Spring 2008. Page 17.

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62 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Open Spaces, Parks, and Recreation Facilities The Village of Greenhills, by design was to provide every residence access to open spaces and parks. Some of the green spaces were developed as playgrounds, ﬁ elds to practice sports, or common areas for residents to get together during festivities. The Village offers a 17 acre Recreation Complex that includes community center/banquet hall, municipal pool, waterslide and bathhouse, par three golf course, tennis courts, and a picnic pavilion/shelter. In addition the Village owns 35 acres of neighborhood parks, and more than 30 acres of equipped municipal parks, including Palma Park, Spoils Field, Burley Field, and Foxworth Park. The list below is an inventory of open spaces, parks, and recreation facilities available to residents in 2009.

Table 20 Greenhills Open Spaces and Recreation

Address Name Type Area Condition Ownership/Maintenance/ Location Management

1 Ashby Park Open space 0.36 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100

2 Bachman Park Open space 0.10 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100

3 Big Burley Park Basketball Court 1.84 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100

4 Bradnor Park 0.14 ac

5 Chalmers Park Open space 0.64 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100

6 Nick Bates Commons Open space 2.80 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100

7 Cromwell Park Open space 1.06 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100 8 Foxworth Park Playground and climbing toy 0.49 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100

9 Greenhills Golf Course 9-hole, par-three golf course, 10 Enfield Street Very good Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100 2 tennis courts (seasonal) March through October

10 Greenhills Swimming pool (seasonal) 10 Enfield Street Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100 Swimming Pool Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 11 Little Butley Park Open space 0.58 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100

12 Palma Park 2 Tennis courts, 2 t-ball 0.49 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100 childdren’s softball fields 13 Spoils Field Soft ball (seasonal) 1260 W. Sharon 2.95 ac Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100 14 Winton Woods Park Hamilton County Park District

15 Bradnor Place 16 Avenell Cul de sac

17 Falcon Lane

18 Jennings & Illona

19 Peanut Park

20 Winton Road

21 Damon Road 22 Winton Road

23 Eswin Island

24 Municipal Building

25 Marquardt House

26 American Legion Shelter Very good Municipal Manager’s Office 825-2100

27 The Gazebo on the Commons Open Spaces, Parks and Recreation and Parks Spaces, Open

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64 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Tree Maintainance in Greenhills1 Trees are an integral part of the image of Greenhills. Many trees planted in the late 1930s have reached full maturity and tree-lined streets grace the neighborhoods of the Village. To ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the trees in the right of way (ROW) of streets and public spaces, the Village of Greenhills joined the Tree City USA® program in 1985; 2009 marks Greenhills’ 24th consecutive year for Tree City USA® designation.

The Tree City USA® program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities throughout the nation. .

To qualify for Tree City USA®, a town or city must meet standards to ensure that the community has a viable tree management plan and program. The Village of Greenhills does not have an urban forester on staff, but it has used consultants over the years for studies. Most recently, Rick Grounds Care Management (tree service) has served as the certiﬁ ed arborist for the Village.

Greenhills has a tree inventory that lists every tree in the Village that is located in the public Right of Way (ROW), its type, condition, and maintenance schedule.

The Village passes an “Arbor Day” resolution each year declaring Arbor Day and conducts a planting ceremony that is traditionally well attended and televised on local cable access.

Chapter 941 of the Greenhills Codiﬁ ed Ordinances establishes the Forestry District for the purposes of maintaining the trees in the ROWs and parks. Chapter 553 of the Codiﬁ ed Ordinances, “Trees and Weeds,” further discusses tree maintenance and planting of street trees as well as property owner responsibilities, permits for cutting, etc. The Shade Tree Fund, renewed for 2004 through 2013, creates a source of funding of $40,000+ annually that is appropriated for both tree maintenance and plantings (including leaf collection, trimming and removal of shade trees in and along the streets). This does not include the Service Department labor and equipment costs. Estimated cost of such work is $46,500 annually.2

Image 22 Trees in the right-of-way and other public spaces Municipal Services Municipal

1 Pictures from: www.cyburbia.org/node/490 2 Greenhills Village Administration. March 2009

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 65 Greenhills Fire Department1 The Greenhills Volunteer Fire Department serves Greenhills, Ohio. Since 1938, the Greenhills Volunteer Fire Department has provided emergency response for both Fire protection and Emergency Medical Services as an all volunteer department. The Greenhills Fire District includes the Village of Greenhills, a small portion of Springfi eld Township (Bastion Tract), and Winton Woods Park. Image 23 Greenhills Fire Station Greenhills Volunteer Fire Department has an Automatic Mutual Aid Photo Source: hamiltoncountyfi refi ghters.com Response agreement with the City of Forest Park and Springfi eld Township Fire Chief Tony Spaeth Fire Departments for advanced life Station 48 support on EMS (emergency medical 11000 Winton Road service) runs. This supplements the Greenhills, Ohio 45218 BLS (Basic Life Support) service Administrative Calls 513-589-3583 that is provided at no charge to Greenhills residents. For fi re runs, the Greenhills Fire Department participates in the Fire Department meets for training drills every CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) provided by the Hamilton County Communications Monday at 7:00 PM Center, which dispatches the appropriate number of fi re units in all jurisdictions based on predetermined run cards, which often pulls multiple units from multiple jurisdictions based on the magnitude of the call.

The Greenhills Volunteer Fire Department has 35+ members who are State of Ohio certiﬁ ed in Emergency Medicine as EMT-Basic and a minimum of Fire Fighter 1A. In 2007, there were a total of 9,646 volunteer hours logged.

The Greenhills Vounteer Fire Department maintains an ISO2 rating of four (4).3 Due to its all volunteer nature, the Greenhills Fire Department’s budget is mostly devoted to pay for equipment replacement, insurance, and training. In 2007 total expenses reported were $128,498.94. The ﬁ re department operates from a 2.5 mil continuing levy that was just passed in 2008 by a 79% margin by the citizens of Greenhills. This levy generates the necessary funds to operate the ﬁ re department.

The ﬁ re station has been in use since 1962. Some additions have been made to the facility over the years, but it lacks modern amenities that would provide for such basic needs as separate male and female showering facilities, for example. The station also is not conducive to sleeping arrangements for on-duty crews. Fire ﬁ ghters continue to respond from home while on duty. These are issues that are pertinent to any long-term Village plan.

The challenges of staffi ng the organization with volunteers remain signifi cant. Recruiting and retention remain a top priority of the fi re department leadership. It must also be noted that almost every other community in Hamilton County has given in to these challenges, and now have some sort of career or combination departments with paid members, or at minimum, volunteer departments that compensate their staff.

1 Source: Village of Greenhills website and thoughts from Fire Chief Tony Spaeth, May 8, 2009 2 ISO (International Standardization Organization) collects information on municipal fi re-protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of those communities, ISO analyzes the relevant data using our Fire Sup- pression Rating Schedule (FSRS). We then assign a Public Protection Classifi cation from 1 to 10. Class 1 generally represents superior property fi re protection, and Class 10 indicates that the area’s fi re-suppression program doesn’t meet ISO’s minimum criteria. 3 Greenhills Fire Department Annual Report – March 19, 2008

66 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS The Village of Greenhills owns the building and equipment. The Volunteer Fire Department (a separate 501 (c )(3) non- proﬁ t organization, not a Village sponsored Department) provides the personnel. That is the reason why the Volunteer Fire Department signs multi-year contracts with the Village. Greenhills Police Department4 The Greenhills Police Department is an accredited law enforcement agency by the Com- mission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)5. In a March 25, 2008 Cincinnati Enquirer article the headline read “Police Department called model for small agencies”. The article indicated that the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies felt that The Greenhills Police Department could serve as a model for a well-run small department. CALEA Program Image 24 Manager Christie God- Greenhills Police dard indicated that Green- hills opted to choose the Police Chief full accreditation process Thomas E. Doyle meaning that they volun- [email protected] tarily chose to come into Greenhills Police compliance with all 459 of Department 11000 Winton Road, the standards. Mrs. God- Greenhills Ohio 45218 dard stated that “they did 513-825-2101 a good job”. Mrs. Goddard Fax 513-589-3582 also added that “Greenhills successful accreditation is deﬁ nitely a testament to its status as a model for a well run small department.”

Originally, the police were tasked with only the prevention of crime and the arrest of violators. However, this has changed. The police are now expected to not only deter crime and arrest violators, but to also provide education and social services to the community they serve.

The Greenhills Police Department currently has ten police ofﬁ cers on staff including the Police Chief and one Mayors Court Clerk Accreditation Manager.

The Greenhills Police Department owns four cruisers and two bicycles. Three ofﬁ cers are certiﬁ ed to patrol on bike.

4 Greenhills Police Department. Annual Report 2008 5 The purpose of CALEA’s Accreditation Program is to improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily by: maintaining a body of standards, developed by public safety practitioners, covering a wide range of up-to-date public safety initiatives; establishing and administering an accreditation process; and recognizing professional excellence. In the State of Ohio there are over eight hundred law enforcement agencies comprised of state, municipal, township, and village law enforcement agencies. Of those eight hundred agencies only ﬁ fty two of them are CALEA Accredited agencies. In Hamilton County there are only nine CALEA Accredited Agencies and the Greenhills Police Department is one of those nine.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 67 The Greenhills Police Department responds to all calls and incidents for service. The Police Department responded to 1428 calls for service (via dispatch and telephone) and 4,940 Ofﬁ cer initiated activities in 2008. Table 21 Greenhills Police Call Type Total Service Calls Accidents 58 Alarm Drops 116 Animal Complaints 92 Assist Other Agency 250 Assist Motorists 67 Bank Escort 6 Bike Patrol Details 13 Building Checks 1,196 Citations 1,114 Distrubance 101 Domestic Violence/Dispute 59 Fire Runs 43 Foot Patrol Detail 78 Garbage Complaints 10 Investigation Follow Ups 242 Noise Complaints 46 PFO (Place Found Open) 81 Preventive Patrol Details 88 Prowler Runs 8 Public Relations Details 163 Reports Taken 561 Silent/Hang Up 911 Calls 18 Traffic Warnings 451 Vacation Checks 64 Warrant Service 15 Total Office Initiated Log Entries/Activities 4,940 Total Detail Received From HCCC 1,330 Total Details Received via Station Phone 495 Total for all Calls & Officer Initiated Activities 6,765

There were a total of 324 arrests in 2007, 36 of which were juveniles. The breakdown of selected arrests from 2004 to 2008 shows progressively fewer arrests. A trend that may reﬂ ect the successful impact that the education and social services the Greenhills Police Department provides on the deterrence of crime.

Table 22 Type of Crime 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Breakdown of Arrests 5 Year Comparison Narcotics Violations to include minor misdemeanors 133 104 57 62 46 Disorderly Conduct 60 44 29 21 53 Liquor Law Violations 62 25 17 21 11 Curfew Violations 15 15 16 12 3

68 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS The Greenhills Police Department investigated a total of 58 accidents in 2008. In in- vestigating these accidents, there were 13 injuries reported to the police and 0 fatalities. Trafﬁ c accidents in Greenhills from 2005 to 2008 have not resulted in deaths, only injuries. The highest percentage of accidents were from December to March, on Tuesdays and Fridays, and at peak hours according to Police Department reports. Table 23 % of % of Crashes by Month 2008 Month Total Year Total Month Total Year Total

January 7 12% July 2 3% February 4 7% August 2 3% March 10 17% September 5 9% April 4 7% October 1 2% May 5 9% November 5 9% June 4 7% December 9 16%

Table 24 % of % of Day Total Year Total Day Total Year Total Crashes by Day of the Week Monday 6 10% Friday 14 24% Tuesday 10 17% Saturday 5 9% Wednesday 7 12% Sunday 9 13% Thursday 7 12% Unknown 0 0%

Table 25 % of % of Crash Totals by Hour of Time Total Year Total Time Total Year Total Day (Hour Beginning) Midnight 1 2% Noon 2 3% 01:00 1 2% 13:00 1 2% 02:00 1 2% 14:00 3 5% 03:00 0 0% 15:00 2 3% 04:00 0 0% 16:00 8 14% 05:00 0 0% 17:00 6 10% 06:00 0 0% 18:00 4 7% 07:00 4 7% 19:00 7 12% 08:00 3 5% 20:00 1 2% 09:00 2 3% 21:00 2 3% 10:00 4 7% 22:00 2 3% 11:00 3 5% 23:00 1 2%

Table 26 % Year Contributing Factor Total Total Crash Contributing Factors Failure to Yield 5 12% *Selected Factors do not Stop Sign/Red Light 4 7% represent 100% of total crashes Left of Center 0 0% Improper Lane Change 1 2% Improper Backing 9 16% Stopped/Parked Illegally 0 0% Swerving to Avoid 2 3% Vision Obstruction 0 0% None 3 5% Load Shifting/Falling/Spill 1 2% Unknown 9 16% Animal Actions 00% Other /ACDA/Fail to Control 24 41%

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 69 The Uniform Crime Report gathers ofﬁ cial data on crime reported by law enforcement agencies across the United States to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These ﬁ gures represent actual offenses where a report was taken and the crime can be substantiated. Based on the data from the report Greenhills has a very low incidence of violent crimes. Table 27 Greenhills Uniform Type of Crime 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Crime Report Murder & Attempts 0 0 0 0 0 Sexual Offenses 1 5 6 2 4 Robbery 0 2 2 1 3 Assaults to Include Felonious 12 17 30 13 34 Burglary 8 7 14 6 10 Larceny 42 45 85 42 48 Motor Vehicle Theft 5 6 3 2 2

“In the future, the Greenhills Police Department shall continue to strive to keep up with evolving law enforcement trends and new technology, keep abreast of new laws that affect the citizens which we serve, respond quickly and professionally to calls for service, and we shall take responsibility for our actions and address our shortcomings in a professional manner,” states Chief of Police Doyle in the Department’s Annual Report.

70 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Schools Greenhills is part of the Winton Woods City School District. Prior to 1992, the local school district was called Greenhills-Forest Park City School District. Greenhills High School was merged with Forest Park High School in 1992 and was renamed Winton Woods High School.1 The high school is located at 1215 West Kemper Road in Forest Park. Within Greenhills, there are two public schools: Winton Woods Primary North at 73 Juneﬁ eld Avenue, and Winton Woods Middle School at 147 Farragut Road. Many residents within the Village of Greenhills supported an effort to reverse the high school buildings merger with a ballot issue in August, 1992. The issue was defeated by District voters 76.2% to 23.8%.

Image 25 Primary North School Image 26 Middle School Source: wintonwoods.org

Map 18 Zip Code Map Local Organizations Local

1 See Appendix No. 6 Greenhills History of its Public Schools from the beginning to 1990

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 71 The school district had a student population of 3,801 as of August 2008. Approximately 11% of all the students come from ZIP code 45218, which includes the entire Village of Greenhills and the Bastion Tract in Springﬁ eld Township. Winton Woods City School District has experienced continued decline in enrollment, from a high of 8,310 in 1974, 4,746 in 1990, to 4,144 in 2000.2 Forty-nine teachers and other staff reside within the 45218 ZIP code. gp

Table 28 Type of Schooling # % of Total Type of Schooling Public School Students 397 64% Source: Winton Woods City School District - August 11, 2008 Private School Students 184 29% Community School Students 15 2% Home School Students 28 4% Total Students 624 100%

Table 29 Number of Winton Woods School Resident Zip Code Students % of Total Enrollment 45231 279 7.6% Source: Winton Woods City 45218 397 10.9% School District - August 11, 2008 45240 2,874 78.7% Other 104 2.8% Total Students 3,654 100.0%

Chart 7 Winton Woods School District Enrollment History Source: Winton Woods City School District Enrollment His- tory

High School (s) District Total

2 See Appendix No. 7 Tax Levy and Enrollment History

72 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Our Lady of the Rosary, a Catholic private school located on Farragut Road, closed at the end of the school year in 2006 due to declining enrollment and restructuring of the parochial schools system under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.3

Table 30 Number of Our Lady of the Ro- Year Students sary 2000 230 2001 209 2002 199 2003 199 2004 190 2005 154 2006 147

Source: Ohio Department of Education - Division of School Finance Auxillary Services Statment

Image 27 Our Lady of the Rosary Photo Source: Joe Simon

‎4 See Appendix No 8 OLR School Closing

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 73 Village of Greenhills Clubs and Organizations American Legion Hugh Watson Post 530 1100 Winton Road Veteran’s organization that participates in com- 825-0900 munity functions. Chuck Shaiper, Commander Meetings: 4th Thursday every month Full Circle Program 851-9835 Community volunteers who give of their time, Jackie Seymour talents, and life experiences to beneﬁ t the students and staff of the Winton Woods City School District Greenhills High School Alumni Association 648-0451 Runs and maintains the Greenhills Pioneer Bobbe Maher Kugle, President Museum and visits local schools to tell history of schools. Offers scholarships Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every third month, 7:00 PM in the Pioneer Room at the Greenhills Community Building Greenhills Historical Society 22 Endicott Street Not-for-proﬁ t preservation of Greenhill’s built Greenhills, Ohio 45218 and cultural historic treasures Patrick Kerin, President Mission: [email protected] 325-0969, 674-9776 • To collect information, documents, and materials concerning the history and development of Greenhills, Ohio as one of three (3) federally funded Greenbelt Communities. • To encourage and assist in the preservation of original sites and structures of historical importance to the people of Greenhills. • To record and publish material about the progress of Greenhills from its inception to the present day. • To disseminate historical information to citizens of Greenhills and the public at large. • To encourage pride in the community of Greenhills and its traditions. Greenhills Democratic Club Contact Vince Wesli Used to meet monthly at the Municipal Build- ing Greenhills Republican Club 851-9549 Promotes interest in local Republican politics. Kenny Burck Meetings: Ken Page Room in the Municipal Building Greenhills Women’s Club 742-5017 Club does projects for the Shriners’ Burns Laura Bell, President Institute, provides college scholarships, and sponsors a booth at the Pioneer Day Festival Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM at members’ homes. Hilltop Elders Club 851-6286 Social organization - covered dish dinners, day Barbara Bradford, President trips Meetings 1st Thursday, 5:30 PM at Greenhills Community Presbyterian Church

74 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Kiwanis Club of Greenhills-Forest Park 825-5803 Focuses on helping others, especially the needs Dwayne Forester, President of children in the community Meetings: Thursday, 6:30 PM at Mill Race Golf Club Village Voices 851-0739 Mixed choral group Gordon Braam Rehearsals: Monday, 8:00 PM at the Winton Woods High School New Deal Historic Properties 782 Carini Lane Non-proﬁ t residential development Greenhills, OH 45218 825-7269 Betty Senior, Treasurer Greenhills Neighborhood Association, GNA 37 Dewitt Street Community volunteer programming Greenhills, OH 45218 851-4073 Terri Treinen, President Greenhills Revitalization Organization, GRO 14 Endicott Street Non-proﬁ t community development Greenhills, OH 45218 508-6220 Debbie Mills, Director Greenhills Community Service Organization 293-3525 Supports all type of volunteer organizations and Jeff Hansee age groups. Sponsors May Fest GWSA Greenhills Winton Sports Association 702-3523 Youth sports - includes youth soccer, softball, John McDaniel, President and baseball of Greenhills Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Youth Organization Dave Nissen, Leader Boy Scout Troop 433 OLR Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scout Troop GWSA Bob Crowley Meetings: Middle School Greenhills Swim Team (Gators) Deborah Tekulve Sponsors youth swim team that trains at the Vil- [email protected] lage pool and competes regionally. This group produced an Olympic Gold Medal winner. Winton Woods Community Coalition 11100 Winton Road, Suite C Mission - Create a community-wide atmo- Greenhills, OH 45218 sphere of urgency and provide resources for 742-2203, 588-8807 FAX reducing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug usage [email protected] - email by youth. www.coalitionpartnership.org Patricia Clegg, Director

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 75 Churches First Baptist Church of Greenhills 11195 Winton Road Sunday - Celebration Service: 10:45 AM 825-3722 Adult & Child Bible Class: 9:45 AM www.members.aol.com/fbcgreenhills Tuesday - Women’s Ministry: 9:30 AM Rev. David Yeiser, Senior Pastor Wednesday - Tutoring & Children’s Ministries: 7:00 PM Greenhills Community Presbyterian Church Winton and Cromwell Roads Founded in 1938 825-8400 Sunday - 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Adult & Child Marsha Webster, Pastor Sunday Church School: 11:00 AM Messiah Lutheran Church 10416 Bossi Lane For a complete list of services and social op- Cincinnati, OH 45218 portunities throughout the year contact dce@ 825-4768 messiahgrh.org. Egrh.org Short list of social opportunities: ofﬁ [email protected] Older Wiser Lutherans (OWLS) meets 3rd Scott Tessin, Pastor Tuesday of each month Bridge or Book Club meets monthly Prayer Group meets Wednesday 9:30 AM Sunday Morning meets 9:30 AM - dialogue on current topics that relate to the problems and questions our Senior High youth may have Sunday Night Connect meets 6:30 PM - come relax, have some fun, and make some friends Mission Trip - trip in July where students connect with other students across the country to serve other people in need English as a Second Language - this program is offered in the Fall Thrivent Builds - Habitat for Humanity Project Our Lady of the Rosary Church (Roman Catholic) 17 Farragut Road Masses - 4:45 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM & 11:30 825-8626 AM Sunday, Holy Days 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM & Rev. Pete Helminger, Pastor 7:00 PM School of Religious Education 10:10 AM Sun- day - call 825-2338 for more information Free Pre-School - Monday 9:15 AM until 10:30 AM open to the community for ages 3-5 Vacation Bible School - 1st full week in Au- gust open to the community for ages 3-11 Pre-school offered during 9:00 AM mass Rosary Devotion Monday 7:30 PM Holy Hour/Adoration Friday 9:15 AM until 7:30 PM Women’s Prayer Breakfast - 4th Saturday of every month 8:30 AM “Coming Home” program for Catholics who have been away from the faith and would like to re-explore Catholic beliefs - call Kathy Klich 825-8626 Young Life Club for high school students - call Dave Nissen 825-8626 ext. 321 Bingo - Tuesdays 7:15 PM at the American Legion Hall on Winton Road

76 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Community Input

Vision for the Future Part II Part

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 77 78 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Community Issues On December 3, 2008, the Village of Greenhills hosted a community meeting at Molloy’s on the Green Banquet Hall. Stakeholders identifi ed what they saw as the Village’s strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats. Participants were also asked to select or “vote” for what issue, idea, or statement was the most important to them. The Greenhills Planning Committee reviewed the comments, sorted them out, and consolidated them in manageable groups with homogeneous themes. The themes are listed from the most “voted” to the least one. Strengths: those assets we want to maintain, build, and leverage: • Green space, greenbelt and parks: surrounded by green • Greenhills: the small town feel • Government and community services: Volunteer Fire Department, great Police Department, Community services, Recreation Complex/services, Infrastructure • Federal Government Planned Community: history and design • Location and accessibility • Safety: low crime • Pedestrian friendly: walkable community • Urban design of the community and its adaptability to “new urbanism” • Destination retail and services: library, post offi ce, pool, Commons, places of worship • Diverse and affordable housing Weaknesses: those situations or issues we want to remedy or exit: • Business district: Vacant Johnny’s Toys, and physical condition of shopping center, underutilized space and lack of businesses that cater to local residents (grocery, gas station) • Property maintenance: [lack of] enforcement of codes that result in poor condition of properties • Housing: too many housing turning into low-rent investment properties, aging housing stock that cannot easily be modernized, Dewitt Landing/Potterhill housing • Education/Schools • Public facilities and services: upkeep and maintenance of parks and public places, accessibility issues for seniors • Sources of revenues: taxes are too high, there is not enough commercial tax base • Public Image/Branding: lack of a public identity/recognition, beautifi cation of Commons area • Declining population in an aging community • Greenhills defi ned: small mindedness, unwelcomed new residents, division Opportunities: those resources, events, and leads we want to take advantage of: • Business district redevelopment: Johnny’s Toys and underutilized shopping center present many opportunities for redevelopment • Public image/Branding: build a stronger public image by reinforcing “street” appeal (Winton Road), the history of the Village, and reinforcing the “new urbanism” characteristics of the community • Infrastructure: beautifi cation (new town square, Commons), improve sidewalks, bike paths/walking trails, youth activity center, expanding library and parks. Wireless internet • Housing: redevelop residential areas, newer infi ll house, more owner-occupied, OLR into housing

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 79 • Activities/ events: activities for seniors, farmers’ market • Education/ schools: adult education, charter school, improve schools • Redevelopment sites: Damon & Winton corner, OLR, unused green space, lower ﬁ elds behind middle school Threats: those situations and trends we want to counter • Image and branding: deterioration of Greenhills and surrounding communities, losing historic district, resistance to change • Housing: functionality of housing, decrease in housing value, lack of property maintenance • Revenue sources: not enough of a tax base to pay for municipal services, state and federal government funds cut to local governments, higher taxes • Population trend: aging population, no new families to replace them, decreasing median income • Education/schools: school district performance and declining studetn enrollment a threat to property value • Business district unattractive as a destination: shopping center • Infrastructure: aging infrastructure, lack of community transportation • National trends: potential state library cuts, eminent domain, regionalization, and metrogoverment

On March 26, 2009, a second community-wide meeting was held at Molloy’s on the Green. The event that gathered over 120 people allowed Greenhills stakeholders to review a draft of a Vision for the future, and provide feedback on preliminary goals and strategies for implementation. Participants showed vivid interest in the proposed ideas. Some comments and suggestions made it clear that there were, on certain issues, divergent points of view. It was decided to provide stakeholders the opportunity to come together and discuss at length those issues.

On May 21, 2009, three focus group sessions were held at the Community Building. The sessions centered on the following topics: Housing and Historic Preservation, Greenbelt, and the Village Center. The purpose of the meetings was to fi nd the common ground on seemingly confl icting aspirations of the community to base fi nal recommendations for the Village.

For example, there has been a movement to designate part of the Village as a Historic District. A couple of questions arose: how to balance a historic district designation with the expressed interest to promote inﬁ ll housing? Is there a legitimate reason for property owners to fear restrictions that a historic district designation may bring? What is the price residents and property owners are willing to pay to bear the honor of a historic district designation? What are the possible ﬁ nancial gains?

The “greenbelt” evokes images of a continuous belt of undeveloped land and lush vegetation around the village of Greenhills. In ownership terms, the greenbelt is not continuous, but a patchwork of numerous owners, including individual property owners, business owners, the school district, the park district, churches, and the village. To complicate the picture more, there is a “greenbelt” zoning district designation that includes not only the “belt” but also the land along Winton Road, and in the heart of the community, the golf course/recreation complex area. On the other hand, Winton Woods Park completely surrounds the Village and is the true and even larger greenbelt of Greenhills. However, when Greenhills residents say “preserve the greenbelt,” what does it mean? Who is responsible? What are the costs to maintain the greenbelt? Do you treat differently the land along Winton Road and in the golf course?

80 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS The concept of a “Village Center” seeks to create a central hub of community life that includes the shopping center, the recreation complex, the commons, the buildings that frame the commons, the Winton Road Corridor, and the adjacent residences. The “center” is conceived as a mixed use development where higher densities are allowed in designated areas. What does it mean to be the “Center” of the Village? What should a resident expect from the “center?” How can current business owners partner with the Village and the Park District to grow business? How to develop a win-win relationship between Greenhills business center/community and Winton Woods and the Park District? What can the Village do to foster redevelopment of the area?

Participants included residents and property owners from the historic district, historic preservation consultants, property owners of parcels located in the greenbelt, property owners of parcels located in the “village center,” business owners and business operators, representatives from the school district and the park district, green development designers, elected and appointed ofﬁ cials, steering committee members, and guests from Milford (for the community’s experience in creating an inviting atmosphere for development in the Historic Milford district) and Glendale (for the community’s experience in creating and administering Historic District guidelines).

It is important to note that residents are passionate about schools. Some have expressed interest and concerns about public schools: their location, performance, consideration to secede, suggestions to create a charter school, among others. Realisticly, the Village of Greenhills has no power or control over the Winton Woods City School District. The School District is, by Ohio Revised Code, a separate entity, with its own boundaries, taxing powers, rules and regulations, and elected leaders who sit on the Board of Education. It was suggested that residents work within the School District structure to lobby for any desired changes. At this point, the Village of Greenhills acknowledges the importance of a successful school for the community, and will continue to strengthen communication and collaboration with the School District for the beneﬁ t of its residents.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 81 After thorough consideration of the community input; evaluation of existing conditions, experts’ presentations and readings on trends (socioeconomics, development, zoning, communications, technology, and more); and lengthy discussions of what Greenhills should be in the future, the Steering Committee crafted a Vision for the Future. It is the intent that this long-term vision sets the tone for the implementation of strategies that, in a cumulative effect, will fulﬁ ll the picture envisioned of Greenhills in 2029.

Collective Vision Greenhills – 2029 Greenhills, a National Historic Landmark, is a progressive community that seamlessly connects strong neighborhoods to a vibrant Village Center and the natural environment. The Village embraces its tradition of innovative planning, design and sensitivity to the environment.

Commerce within the Village is a key component to the community’s quality of life and ongoing ﬁ nancial stability. At the heart of Greenhills is a vibrant, welcoming, mixed- use Village Center where citizens have access to a variety of shopping and cultural opportunities. Eco-friendly, sustainable buildings populate the Village Center, providing a broad range of employment opportunities.

The Village is a friendly, well-maintained, and accessible community where neighbors are active, caring, and informed. Families and residents of all ages enjoy parks, public spaces, tree-lined streets, neighborhood events, and places of worship, volunteer opportunities, safe neighborhoods, and recreational, art, and cultural amenities. The Village supports, recognizes and utilizes the time and talents of its residents and organizations; and helps shape and form the community now and in the future.

The Village works in unison with public and private entities to foster a commitment to high quality education. Volunteers and citizens work to provide exceptional educational opportunities for all ages. Innovative school facilities and programs play an integral part in the cultural and civic life of the community.

The Village of Greenhills is an inviting residential community that offers a wide variety of sustainable housing choices that meets the needs of residents of all ages. A system of pedestrian paths and walkways links historic and new neighborhoods. The Village offers a small town feel and strong sense of community.

Redevelopment in Greenhills is characterized by its practice of mixing retail, housing and ofﬁ ce spaces which maximizes the use of available land resulting in a stable and diverse local economy. Best practices have streamlined the development process fostering increased interest in the overall redevelopment effort. Innovative developments and alternative modes of mobility have renewed the interest in inherent beneﬁ ts of community focal points.

82 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS

Recommendations Part III Part

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 83 84 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Goals, Objectives, and Strategies The Collective Vision for Greenhills describes a desired state of the community in the future. The formulation of goals and objectives is central to the implementation of a long-term vision. Goals and objectives provide direction to the many stakeholders in the community. The goals and objectives also provide the backdrop for the other plan elements.

Goals set targets, that when pursued over time, will contribute to the achievement of the collective vision. Objectives are more speciﬁ c desired short-term results that contribute to the overall goal. Strategies are speciﬁ c ways to implement the plan. The Greenhills Comprehensive Plan groups its goals and objectives into seven overarching themes:

• Image • The Village Center • Community Life • Schools/Education • Housing/Neighborhoods • Open Spaces, Recreation, and Community Services • Redevelopment/Economic Development

By focusing on the implementation of strategies that aim to advance one or more of the key elements of the Vision, the Village will maximize the use of available resources. With the information available at this time, the Steering Committee has outlined goals, objectives, and strategies as a roadmap for implementation. However, periodic revisions are recommended to accommodate events and circumstances unforeseen at the time of the plan preparation. Image Greenhills, a National Historic Landmark, is a progressive community that seamlessly connects strong neighborhoods to a vibrant Village center and the natural environment. The Village embraces its tradition of innovative planning, design, and sensitivity to the environment. Goal To develop a recognizable positive image of the community that it is a great place to live, work, play, and invest. Objectives: • Develop a “brand” and create and sustain a marketing campaign that helps build brand/name recognition • Create a positive “buzz” about the Community • Identify and promote successes of local schools that enhance the community image • Identify and promote successes of local organizations that enhance the Image 28 Greenhills Historical Marker community image Photo Source: Greenhills Historical Society Web Page • Actively enforce Village Codes • Expand Village’s “Welcome Packet” to New Residents to include the “Good Strategies and Objectives, Goals, Neighbor Code”

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 85 Goal To create visual markers and identifi ers that reinforce the sense of place and arrival to Greenhills Objectives: • Create and implement a streetscape plan for Winton Road • Create gateways for the Village that showcase the Greenbelt (natural & geographic features) • Consider the segment of Winton road between Ingram and Farragut as an integral part of the Village Center redevelopment Goal To build a reputation as a hub for sustainable development and redevelopment practices Objectives: • Conduct energy audits in all municipal buildings and retrofi t buildings to make them more energy effi cient • Commit to build LEED-certifi ed municipal buildings and properties • Promote the use of rain gardens, vegetated swales, and other environmentally friendly practices to manage stormwater run-off on private and public properties • Pursue complete “green” street program • Provide incentives to property owners to consider energy effi cient retrofi ts to existing housing stock Photo Source:Catalina Landivar • Promote Energy Star/LEED-certifi ed infi ll housing • Consider offering alternative transportation services that connect east and west neighborhoods to the Village Center • Improve bus shelter and park-and-ride facilities to facilitate the use of public transportation • Consider applying to become a Duke Energy pilot project smart grid community in Ohio • Promote recycling and reduction of trash • Promote the “green” in Greenhills name Goal Rain Garden in Maplewood, MN To make Greenhills a high speed communication hot spot Objectives: • Consider broadband wiring for the entire community • Offer Wi-Fi connection in community parks and other municipal facilities • Have electronic/digital kiosks for exchanging of information • Make Greenhills more attractive to employers and potential residents interested in new technologies and/or communications Goal To promote the special character of neighborhoods and assist residents to build and implement civic agendas that contribute to the progress of Greenhills Objectives: • Create residential districts • Utilize districts identity in marketing the community • Provide opportunities for residents to interact with neighbors in the same district • Provide residents and investors with guidelines for renovation and preservation of Photo Source:www.nctimes.com historically signifi cant properties

86 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Strategies (not in particular order) • Sponsor a Leadership Academy for residents (educate residents and groom volunteers to take on community projects/responsibilities) • Consider city-wide broadband access • Offer on-site education opportunities for those interested in rain gardens • Organize recycling program similar to the City of Montgomery, OH • Utilize pervious pavement technologies for surface parking lots • Provide bike racks in parks and other public facilities • Use different pavement treatment on Winton Road at Ingram and at Farragut (similar Block Party to Winton Road retroﬁ t occurring in Springﬁ eld Township) Photo Source: vnhp.org/clerk.htm • Improve sidewalks and add water fountains along major pedestrian corridors • Coordinate signage along Winton Road corridor – common style and theme for business and community signage

Map 19 Suggested Residential and Village Center Districts

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 87 The Village Center Commerce within the Village is a key component to the community’s quality of life and ongoing ﬁ nancial stability. At the heart of Greenhills is a vibrant, welcoming, mixed-use Village Center where citizens have access to a variety of shopping and cultural opportunities. Eco-friendly, sustainable buildings populate the Village Center, providing a broad range of employment opportunities.

Map 20 Suggested District: Village Center Area and Municipal Recreation Complex

Goal To redevelop the shopping center and adjacent properties as a mixed-use project promoting a “new urbanism” environment in the community Objectives: • Consider the segment of Winton Road between Ingram and Farragut as an integral part of the Village Center (shopping center) redevelopment • Develop a strategy for the Village to assist and guide development/redevelopment • Identify the best uses for the site by conducting a market study • Create a form-based zoning overlay district • Create building design guidelines • Create guidelines to regulate appearance and operational style of mixed-uses, including businesses and residences • Develop a conceptual site plan • Promote sustainable development and retroﬁ tting • Prepare a “development ready” marketing package for sites within the Village Center • Identify partners that could assist in redevelopment • Solicit community involvement and support for redevelopment • Create tax incentives and other incentives to attract new development and businesses Photo Source: switchboard.nrdc. org

88 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Goal In the short-term, upgrade the building and surrounding property to make it more efﬁ - cient to attract more businesses Objectives: • Identify and address code violations • Improve facade and surrounding grounds • Improve signage: work with businesses and property owners to coordinate signage • Improve accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists • Redesign the streets and parking areas and improve access/egress from Winton Road • Advertise the shopping center and its businesses on one freestanding sign located on Winton Road designed by the municipality • Maintain the grounds surrounding the stores (snow, leaf and garbage removal, mud ﬂ oods during heavy rains) • Coordinate joint advertisements and events that bring customers to the shopping area • Recruit new businesses and retain existing ones • Create tax incentives

Image 29 Greenhills Shopping Center on a Saturday Afternoon in July 2009 Photo Source: Joe Simon

Goal To become a catalyst for mixed-use development in The Village Center Objectives: • Assist businesses obtain professional guidance to perfect business model, improve operations, gain market share, etc. • Assist businesses with marketing • Organize networking events for business owners • Assist businesses with funding sources to improve signage and other physical improvements Goal To identify desirable uses for the Village Center Objectives: • Use a professional to promote economic development • Develop a list of desirable tenants for the Village Center to meet the needs of residents (e.g. gas station, real estate ofﬁ ce, etc.)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 89 Goal To develop opportunities to use the Commons to complement retail objective Objectives: • Hold a quarterly festival • Move Mayfest and Farmers Market to Commons Goal To develop a plan to improve the ‘look’ of the Village Center Objectives: • Improve and standardize business signage • Make the shopping spaces ADA accessible • Provide public restrooms and water fountains • Enforce building codes • Improve preventive maintenance and trash clean up of the shopping center • Create a uniﬁ ed streetscape plan that links and reinforces distinctive areas and uses in the Village Center (e.g. shopping center, Commons, Community Building, Recreation Complex, parking, residences)

Strategies (not in particular order) • Add or repair sidewalks, curbs, make them ADA compliant • Add street furniture in accordance with a streetscape plan. Examples: bike racks, benches, planters, street lamps • Create a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) to give tax abatements to building improvements in designated areas • Coordinate information sessions with SCORE, the Small Business Center at the Col- lege of Business at UC, HCDC Business Incubator to assist local businesses • Create a zoning overlay district for the Village Center district to guide improvements • Create a “Welcome/Information Center” • Attract Farmer’s Market, gas station, and grocery store • Keep the Library, make it ADA compliant • Advertise and enhance Metro Park and Ride lot • Enforce no loitering at the shopping center • Develop a streetscape and window display program • Explore “Main Street USA” program for Village Center redevelopment • Develop design guidelines for the shopping center

90 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Community Life The Village is a friendly, well-maintained, and accessible community where neighbors are active, caring, and informed. Families and residents of all ages enjoy parks, public spaces, tree-lined streets, neighborhood events, and places of worship, volunteer opportunities, safe neighborhoods, recreational, art and cultural amenities. The Village supports, recognizes, and utilizes the time and talents of its residents and organizations, and helps shape and form the community now and in the future. Goal To provide opportunities for local groups to volunteer in community projects that enhances the image of Greenhills Objectives: • Reestablish a farmers’ market • Build a rain garden in a neighborhood park • Evaluate potential location of a skateboarding park • Coordinate programs with the School District to sponsor teen events • Build a community playground • Promote fairs and festivals

Skateboard Park Photo Source: bettyjung.wordpress.com Photo Source: www.spectrum-sk8.com

Goal To provide opportunities for churches, clubs, and other local organizations to address collaboratively the needs of populations in different age groups Objectives: • Develop after school programs for children of school age • Identify projects where teens are welcome and can volunteer • Identify and promote projects where seniors can volunteer

Community Activities Photo Source: www.ridebuzz.org Camp Courage Photo Source: Joe Simon

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 91 Goal To create a relaxed, welcoming space for teens Objectives: • Work with the public library to create a “teens” lounge • Work with the Shopping Center Administrator and/or the School District to ﬁ nd an appropriate space for teens to meet

Amherst Public Library Teen Lounge Community Garden Photo Source: teenloungeamherst.blogspot.com Photo Source: ﬂ ickr.com/ photos/88027243@N00/65790760/

Goal To preserve Greenhills as a family oriented community Objectives: • Organize family oriented events Goal To provide opportunities for residents to become familiar with environmentally friendly practices of gardening and landscaping Objectives: • Promote rain gardens on private properties • Promote organic gardens on private properties Goal To provide incentives to neighborhoods to become communities Objectives: • Offer a mini-grant to block/streets for a community project (with matching funds required to make it competitive) • Distribute awards annually to different streets to celebrate accomplishments Goal To improve communications Objectives: • Create a newsletter that highlights the positive improvements on each street • Sponsor meet your neighbor events • Use the “welcome center” to regularly post news, volunteer opportunities, programs, and events

92 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Goal Greenhills is a community where its citizens can age in place Objectives: • Create a senior center • Continue to support programs for active older adults Goal To raise funds to pay for community events and programs Objectives: • Offer annual grants to selected programs • Fund a volunteer coordinator position Goal To collaborate with the School District to improve the education conditions and opportunities of Greenhills residents Objectives: • Create a Community-Parents-Teacher Association (so people who do not have children in the school district can still play an active role in improving the education system) • Create a mentor program so every Greenhills student is set to excel Goal To diversify recreation and performing arts opportunities within the Village Objectives: • Support school district projects to preserve/maintain/upgrade the Community Building (e.g., Performing Arts Center Strategies (not in any particular order) • Sponsor a Leadership Academy for residents (educate residents and groom volunteers to take on community projects/responsibilities) • Create a “clearing house” of volunteer opportunities for teens and other Greenhills residents • Create a fair and events committee • Create a volunteer coordinator position • Build a community park using the Thousand Hands method • Promote block/street parties • Have block/street groups to compete at an annual festival • Utilize the Commons more • Identify activities appropriate for every age bracket • Evaluate retroﬁ tting community building’s basketball court as a performing arts center

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 93 Schools/Education The Village works in unison with public and private entities to foster a commitment to high quality education. Volunteers and citizens provide exceptional educational opportunities for all ages. Innovative school facilities and programs play an integral part in the cultural and civic life of the community. Goal To improve the image of our public school system Objective: • Support the development and implementation of the school district’s marketing plan • Support the school district’s plan to improve its State Report Card rating • Encourage school district to continue to reach out to all communities • Develop a communication mechanism between Greenhills police and school district to facilitate police enforcement to ensure safety of the community (early dismissal, discipline issues, patrolling teen populated areas) • Partner with the Winton Woods City School District (WWCSD) to maintain all school district property in the Village of Greenhills Goal To collaborate with the School District, Forest Park and Springﬁ eld Township to improve walkability to school buildings and other School District facilities Objectives: • Develop a proposal and jointly apply for Safe-Routes-To-Schools (SR2S) grants to create new and/or improve existing paths that will allow students to safely walk to Walk to School Day school

Photo Source: www. wickedlocalparents.com/ Goal To create a Greenhills School/Education Committee that is an advocate for residents’ educational needs Objectives: • Be an advocate for Greenhills’ students that attend the Winton Woods School District • Increase communication between School District and the community to inform of the existing discipline policies • Collaborate with the School District on strategies that lead to an “Excellent” rating • Encourage private and public entities to study the possibility of locating “community schools” or private schools (charter or other alternative) in Greenhills • Develop a continuing education plan for the community to ensure the residents of Image 30 Multi-Purpose Greenhills are provided the best educational options and opportunities Hall • Support development of a plan that encourages higher education opportunities for vil- Used as a gym for K-12, lage residents also had a stage for art • Develop after school programs for children and adults performances • Develop a “Communiversity” type of program which addresses professional and basic Photo Source: www. adult education as well as recreation and enrichment programs urbanohhio.com/forum2/index. php?topic=19521.0 • Develop programs for all ages (in particular seniors), taking into consideration the strength of multiple generations

94 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Housing/Neighborhoods The Village of Greenhills is an inviting residential community that offers a wide variety of sustainable housing choices that meets the needs of residents of all ages. A system of pedestrian paths and walkways links historic and new neighborhoods. The Village offers a small town feel and strong sense of community. Goal To encourage a mixture of housing densities, ownership patterns, and building types to serve diverse households types Objectives: • Explore diverse types of housing development within the business district, the greenbelt, and targeted neighborhoods (considering types of development currently not available in these areas, such as student housing, senior housing, and complementary retail and service facilities) • Develop special standards or guidelines that result in a trade-off/benefi t for any developments within the greenbelt • Determine the most appropriate mix and location of new/infi ll housing development Goal To increase the ratio of owner-occupied housing units in the Village Objectives: • Create incentives for conversion of rental units into owner occupied units • Market the Village to potential home-buyers • Market Village home-ownership opportunities to current renters Goal To maintain and rehabilitate existing housing stock Objectives: • Encourage residents and property owners to maintain properties • Make resources available to residents and property owners to maintain and rehabilitate properties • Conduct periodic review of maintenance and land development codes Goal To promote preservation and restoration of historic housing within the Historic District Objectives: • Establish policies and guidelines to promote and protect the National Historic Land- mark potential status or eligibility of the Village • Develop a historic preservation plan • Establish a code review and compliance process specifi c to the properties in the historic district • Consider the adoption of a local Historic District • Provide assistance to residents with the maintenance, rehabilitation, and upgrade of properties in the historic district Goal To create opportunities for infi ll housing development Objectives: • Identify vacant or underutilized lots with potential for infi ll housing development • Identify appropriate architectural styles for new structures and additions • Clean up sites occupied by vacant and blighted properties

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 95 • Eliminate slum and blight by removing identiﬁ ed structures that detract from a healthy image of the area • Streamline the development process to make it clear and predictable • Prepare a “Developer’s packet”: include key economic development materials (demographics, development and service costs, policies, tax incentives, regulations, procedures, amenities) • Work with realtors, developers, and non-proﬁ t housing groups to determine the market for various housing types Goal “House of the Future” To inform and educate residents of housing policies, strategies, and resources so they become partners in creating strong neighborhoods Photo Source: Clayton House “House of the Future” Objectives: • Develop effective housing codes and Rental Permit requirements through periodic code review and strong enforcement policies • Inform residents and property owners of the Village’s property maintenance ordinances, guidelines, and enforcement processes • Promote “maintenance know-how” by conducting regular “building/property maintenance” trainings • Promote better relations between tenants & landlords and the Village by offering “tenants and landlords” rights and duties training Goal To create effective solutions for the parking and storage of transportation and recreational vehicles within the community Objectives: • Develop and promote alternative transportation modes as a way to reduce automobile parking and storage loads In Omena, MI it is legal • Develop effective parking and storage codes through periodic code review and strong to drive a golf cart on enforcement policies the street. • Assist residents in developing appropriate onsite parking and storage solutions Photo Source: Catalina Landivar • Develop and promote alternative vehicle storage facilities outside residential areas Goal To create support mechanisms to assist property owners with maintenance, ownership, and promotion objectives

Objectives: • Identify sources of funds for rehabilitation of residential dwellings o Promote Energy Effi cient improvements For Low Income (HEOP – Home Energy Assistance Program and HWAP- Home Weatherization Assistance Program) o Create awareness of Energy Effi cient improvements – programs available (State of Ohio, Duke Energy, others) o Promote County’s Home Improvement Program (HIP) – reduced rate loan Chattanooga Shuttle o Create a home improvement matching grant program (using Community Develop- All electric buses ment Block Grant funds-low income- or other funds-market rate) Photo Source: www.planetizen. com • Preserve and improve the appearances of our neighborhoods o Consider creating a “Citizens Housing Committee” (Example: City of Milford, OH) o Consider establishing a “Certifi cate of Compliance” Program for all residential properties to be sold (Example: Village of Shorewood, a suburb of the city of Mil- waukee, Wisconsin) • Develop a marketing plan o Develop Realtors’ information packet, listing web links, and open house events to

96 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS introduce realtors to Village resources (amenities and services that help sell a property) o Create a portfolio of amenities, services, and other beneﬁ ts available to Greenhills residents • Promote home “ownership” (property owners and renters) o Form partnerships with local employers to market the community to their employees o Create cash incentives for employees of local organizations, including the School District, to relocate in Greenhills (Example: Columbus’ Nationwide Children’s Hospital $5K per employee) o Create a Good Neighbor Next Door type of program

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 97 Open Spaces, Recreation, and Community Services

The Village of Greenhills invests in its open spaces, parks, recreation programs, tree- lined streets, walkways, and community services. Greenhills leads by example and is widely recognized for its distinguished police, volunteer ﬁ re department, and administrative services. The Village is responsive to the needs of its citizens and encourages active public involvement. Bicyclists and pedestrians can easily reach adjacent communities and Winton Woods-Hamilton County Park. Image 31 Molloy’s On Goal The Green To reinforce the value of Greenhills’ parks and recreation facilities Photo Source: Joe Simon Objectives: • Market the Greenhills parks and recreation facilities as a network • Promote the parks and services offered at each one of the locations • Highlight connectivity and encourage walking/biking • Develop a more active recreation commission • Continue to improve baseball ﬁ elds and improve play areas (e.g., add play sets) • Develop dog-friendly parks • Collaborate with Hamilton County Park District to explore development of a dog park within Winton Woods • Promote the use of School District recreation facilities

Goal To improve the appearance of neighborhood parks and fi elds Objectives: • Involve neighbors in identifying what major uses/improvements are needed in the neighborhood parks • Consider creating a rain garden or a community garden in neighborhood parks Photo Source: www. • Upgrade sports fi elds to include concessions and permanent bathrooms moresitephocus.com • Upgrade lighting, way-fi nding signage, and site furniture • Include park improvements in annual Capital Improvement programming • Improve maintenance of tennis courts • Maintain/keep pocket parks clean, keep sidewalks in good condition • Increase amount of parking at recreation fi elds (e.g. Palma Park) • Have a theme for each park (e.g., Butterfl y garden, meadows, etc.) Goal To maintain tree-lined streets throughout the Village that enhances the park-like setting of the community Objectives: • Conserve and protect the tree canopy in Greenhills • Avoid any unnecessary disturbance of existing vegetation within Greenhills rights-of- way • Maintain Tree City USA designation • Expand community participation in environmental programs Photo Source: www.dogparkusa. • Study a tree planting model for the right-of-way and other public spaces that consider com/groups/cincinnati-dog-parks survival-ability, function, and aesthetics Goal To make open spaces and recreation facilities accessible for pedestrians and cyclists Objectives: • Create and implement a comprehensive connectivity plan

98 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS • Make trails and parks and recreation facilities ADA compliant • Create designated trails in areas where multi-modal transportation shares the space (for example parking lots) • Provide adequate illumination to increase safety feel Goal To make the Village Recreation Complex a state of the art facility Objectives: • Develop new indoor facilities for year round leisure activities • Address future use of the golf course/pool/Molloy’s area for future recreation uses • Create a skateboard park • Expand concessions • Redevelop Community center/Banquet Hall to house a coffee shop, fl exible banquet Photo Source: www. hall space, a B&B, offi ces moresitephocus.com • Retrofi t and promote use of shelter/picnic area • Offer Wi-Fi connection • Add more workout facilities Goal To improve connectivity to Winton Woods Park Objectives: • Coordinate with Hamilton County Park District the use, maintenance, future development, and marketing of facilities and properties along common borders • Share and leverage resources • Improve visibility and marketability of the community • Strategies o Formally connect the Village network of trails to the Park trails Photo Source: www.inntoinn. com o Create and properly mark head trails in Greenhills that lead into Winton Woods Park o Create a trail/path from the youth camp to the Greenhills Shopping Center o Partner in joint marketing material and promotion (Winton Woods Park and Village of Greenhills Businesses) o Coordinate the implementation of a multi-purpose paved trail along Winton Road from the Village to Winton Woods o Create a standing coordination mechanism with the Park District staff (for example one meeting every quarter for the Recreation Commission and other designated individuals to meet with Park District) Strategies (not in any particular order) • Have markers/way fi nding signs that identify location of parks • Continue the shade tree program • Meet ADA accessible requirements • Build a barrier free playground • Repair sidewalks and trails • Have pedestrian and/or cyclist crossing signs • Clearly mark street crossings (pavement treatments) • Improve Winton Road pedestrian crossings • Provide appropriate lighting • Improve and/or extend sidewalks and trails • Place bike racks and benches along the trails

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 99 Redevelopment / Economic Development Redevelopment in Greenhills is characterized by its practice of mixing retail, housing, and offi ce that maximizes the use of available land, resulting in a stable and diverse local economy. Best practices have streamlined the development process, fostering increased interest in the overall redevelopment effort. Innovative developments and alternative modes of mobility have renewed interest in the inherent benefi ts of community focal points. Map 21 Preliminary Identifi cation of sites with Potential for Redevelopment and Area with Potential for Incorporation

Goal To promote housing redevelopment Objectives: • Address building obsolescence and ownership issues • Make decisions based on professionally prepared market analysis • Identify specifi c areas for new housing development to include housing for single professionals, families, empty nesters, and seniors • Note: refer to objectives for “Housing” Goal To redevelop the Village Center as the vibrant, identifi able center of the community Objectives: • Note: refer to objectives for “Village Center” Goal To facilitate growth of local businesses Objectives: • Consider expansion possibilities of Alois Alzheimer Center • Consider expansion possibilities of Mobilcomm • Identify fi nancial incentives appropriate to encourage business expansion and attrac- tion • Partner with Park District to access its customer base

100 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Goal To identify acceptable revenue generating uses of lands in the greenbelt district Objectives: • Review and evaluate Greenbelt district for potential development opportunities • Promote inﬁ ll development, where appropriate, that increases density and revenues to support the Village, the School District, and local businesses Goal To incorporate the Bastion Tract into the Village Objectives: • Create awareness of the beneﬁ ts of incorporation • Engage Bastion Tract property owners in conversation about annexation • Provide services to the area

Goal To redevelop the Winton Woods corridor (on both sides of the road including Johnny’s Toys and shopping center) as a mixed retail, housing, ofﬁ ce and recreation space that is architecturally cohesive, enhances the image of Greenhills, and inreases Village’s resources Objectives: • Create a strategic economic development plan for the Winton Road Corridor utilizing existing economic studies (i.e., HCDC plan, etc.)

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 101 Land Use Strategies Greenhills is looking ahead toward the redevelopment and reuse potential of certain areas. Planning and/or infl uencing the future land use and development or redevelopment is one area where the Village of Greenhills has greater control than in other areas. How- ever, there are limits on what the Village can accomplish through zoning, the primary tool for land use plans. Specifi c recommendations are: Planning • Create a future land use plan map and text that spells out the desired land use or reuse of areas in the Village • Prepare detailed site specifi c land use plans for sub-areas, such as the Village Center Redevelopment Plan, to address issues that this plan cannot address in detail • Prepare a streetscape plan for Winton Road Corridor • Prepare a map that identifi es the network of open spaces, parks and recreation facilities Zoning • Develop a new overlay historic district and design standards • Develop an overlay district for the Village Center that addresses mixed uses, higher densities, connectivity (utilize form based code approach) • Develop an overlay district for the Winton Road Corridor • Develop zoning regulations that focus on the character of the neighborhoods • Develop standards and regulations that address the appearance and usage of the commercial/shopping area of the Village Center • Evaluate and revise the greenbelt zoning district • Make necessary zoning map and text amendments to refl ect recommendations of this plan Plan Administration • Require commitment to attend Planning Commissioners’ Training to all who serve on the Planning Commission or the Zoning Board of Appeals within the fi rst 6 months of appointment • Develop and adopt a procedures manual and bylaws for the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals • Meet annually to review progress, determine which objectives or strategies will be worked on over the upcoming year, and create benchmarks to measure progress • Plan amendments and updates: review the plan every fi ve years or sooner if unforeseen

events occur Strategies

102 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Future Land Use The purpose of the land use plan is to incorporate recommendations from previous and current planning efforts, future trends, and goals and objectives of this plan. The land use plan carefully evaluates and encourages the best uses of the land, protecting the natural resources for future generations while promoting an appropriate mix of land uses that lead to a tax base, which supports quality community services. Recommended Land Use Categories Single Family Residence Low-density single-family housing and related compatible uses.

Single Family Cluster Residence Low-density housing (attached and detached) and related compatible uses where the buildings are clustered together in order to preserve environment resources.

Transitional Residence Moderate-density detached or attached housing and related compatible uses, excluding ofﬁ ce, commercial, and industrial uses, which provide a transition between single-family uses and other types of development, where such uses will effectively terminate the spread of the higher density uses and conserve the adjacent residential neighborhoods. The overall density of the development should not exceed the average density of the surrounding residential uses by more than three times.

Multi-Family Residence High-density attached housing and related compatible uses.

Village Center -Mixed Use A mix of uses including residential, ofﬁ ce, retail/commercial, institutional, parks, recreation and open space uses. Higher densities are allowed which could be reached by vertical development.

Ofﬁ ce Ofﬁ ce and related compatible uses at intensities compatible with surrounding development.

Retail / Commercial A mix of low-intensity neighborhood oriented retail and service uses, as well as regional destination business uses, including hospitality and service facilities such as small scale hotels and restaurants.

Parks/Recreation/Open Space The Commons, public parks, playgrounds, golf course, community pool, and community owned recreational facilities.

Greenbelt Open space of preserved woodlands and natural vegetation along the perimeter of the Village, public or privately owned.

Public/Semi-Public/Institutional/Utility A broad range of public and institutional uses that includes schools,churches, educational, religious or charitable institutions, library, ﬁ re, police, village administration, nursing homes, and park and ride facilities, public or privately owned.

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104 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Parks Strategies The Village of Greenhills prides itself on the quality of life it offers to its residents. Neighborhoods enjoy the garden-like setting that green open spaces provide with tree- lined streets and diverse parks and recreation facilities. Furthermore, Winton Woods Park1 surrounds the Village with 2,500 acres of preserved woodlands, nature trails, a lake, and numerous educational and sport events for all ages. Specifi c recommendations are: Planning • Consider parks and open spaces as a system and develop a plan to reinforce the importance of each one of them as destination points • Create a map that shows connectivity of trails and paths within the village to the center, to residential areas, to parks and ball fi elds, to schools, churches, and to the recreation complex (pool, golf course and banquet hall) Photo source: http://www.ischgl. • Lobby and plan trail heads to connect the Village of Greenhills to designated nature com/en-mountain-biking-tyrol-ty- trails in Winton Woods rol.htm • Collaborate with CORA (Cincinnati Off Road Association) and the Park District in the design and construction of mountain bike trails • Collaborate with Forest Park and Springfi eld Township to increase connectivity of multi-use trails that lead to and from Winton Woods Communication • Establish quarterly meetings with the Park District to coordinate mutually benefi cial projects and continue lobbying for the implementation of projects benefi cial to Green- hills • Organize, in partnership with the Park District and the ODNR, periodic information sessions for residents to learn about tree maintenance, gardening, etc. • Offer to the Park District a list of complementary services provided by local merchants and organizations, and a list of festivals and events for campground patrons • Offer to host a Park District kick-off event for some of the Park sponsored annual events, for example bird count, wild fl ower identifi cation Administration • Re-establish the Recreation Commission to play an active role in preserving, maintaining and upgrading open spaces, parks and recreation facilities • Re-establish the Tree Commission to care for trees in the right-of-way and to maintain the Tree City USA designation

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106 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Greenbelt Strategies The “greenbelt” is a zoning district, a physical collection of wooded property owned by various parties (village, residents, schools, and park district). The greenbelt is an integral part of the village’s identity and history that needs preservation from development and natural threats such as the Emerald Ash Borer. Since 1988, the Village Charter has required a community referendum for any change to the G-1 Greenbelt zoning (rezoning). The Village charter only allows residents to vote. Speciﬁ c recommendations are: Marketing the Community • The greenbelt makes Greenhills unique and should be included in a marketing campaign to attract new residents and businesses to the Village • The tree canopy located in much of the greenbelt improves air quality, reduces the heat island effect and should be included in the marketing campaign Woodland Preservation and Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) EAB and the spread of invasive species, such as honeysuckle, are serious threats to the forested areas and need to be addressed.

• Partner with Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to educate property owners on how to deal with EAB • Partner with the Park District to jointly address EAB infestation in areas immediately surrounding the Village • Revise G-1 zoning district to insert language that will allow clearing under certain circumstances Zoning • Evaluate and improve the G-1 greenbelt zoning district to eliminate discrepancies and to provide clearer direction as to how it can be utilized. • Evaluate separation of the actual “belt” from the land along Winton Road and the Rec- reation Complex/Golf Course areas

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 107 Village Center Master Plan The Village of Greenhills needs a cohesive image and a physically attractive central area where people can live, shop, work and play. Specifi c recommendations for the Village Center master plan include: Planning and Zoning • Create a master plan for the specifi c area of the Village Center • Conduct a feasibility study to evaluate scenarios of mixed uses and other alternatives that demonstrate increased tax revenues • Create an overlay zoning district • Consider creating a zoning district using form based code • Revise and enforce property maintenance ordinances and nuisance regulations Study Area - Criteria • Physical Features: o It should include the shopping center, the recreation complex, Winton Road, the green space west of Winton Road, and the buildings in the periphery that frame the common spaces of the Village Center o It should have a clear internal circulation pattern o It should exhibit connectivity to other parts of the Village o It should allow multi-modes of transportation o It should allow mixed uses (residential, offi ce, retail, institutional, parks, recreation and open spaces) o It should maximize fl exibility of spaces o Density in center should be increased to preserve lower density in residential areas o It should require energy effi cient design and building practices o It should regulate storefront signage o Buildings and grounds should ensure accessibility for all (Americans with Disabili- ties Act compliant) o Way fi nding signage should be in place to point to and from center to other parts of the community o It should bring the Park District bike trail into the Village Center and include bike racks throughout o It should include a Queen City Metro Park & Ride lot o Design landscape should include trees and other plant material to soften the hard- scape o A streetscape design plan for the entire Village Center district should include minimum standards for outdoor furnishings Winton Road Corridor • Winton Road corridor, at Greenhills, should have a distinctive look. It should be a stretch of road with streetscape and treatment that sets it apart from the rest of Winton Road and creates a sense of place, so you know that you have arrived in the heart of Greenhills • Evaluate use of textured pavement on Winton Road to reinforce arrival to the Village Center • Evaluate use of a raised median on Winton Road Qualitative Features of the Village Center • Promotes/conducive to spatial interaction • Shopping (as an experience) • Public restrooms are readily available for patrons • Outdoor living

108 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS • Energy (meeting place of people, events) • Better access/egress • It is a place where you come to celebrate the community • Includes residential uses • Well maintained (buildings and grounds) • Enjoyable – a place where a resident can relax and enjoy the sights, smells, and the atmosphere • Promotes civic life and communication Other Features: Business Mix for the Retail Component • Niche businesses (perhaps around Winton Woods Park complementary business or services) • Destination and convenience type of businesses • Amenities so it can function all day [ 24-7] • Build on existing businesses and attract new businesses • Hamilton County Parks wants/needs: o Coffee shop o Sports related stores o Kayak related services o Complimentary services, not offered by the park, that can enhance the experience of the park’s patrons (e.g. medical support) o Festivals and events that campers could attend • Village can offer to the Park: o Walking tours o Historic building tours o Art class and/or art exhibits o Post Ofﬁ ce, Library Marketing and Promotion • Reinforce in promotion: o Near to I-275 o Garden City design o Continuous Tree City USA Designation since 1981 o History: Historic tours, museum o Festivals and Community sponsored events • Conduct regular meetings between the Park District & Village Administration to identify speciﬁ c areas of collaboration • Organize and sponsor community events • Joint marketing and promotion Short Term Solutions for Shopping Center • Fix pot holes – Village is the owner of streets and parking lots • Place pavers – to mark pedestrian paths • Re-evaluate vehicular circulation in the area, in particular in the shopping center area. Short term solution: Deliveries – north only • Identify services and products offered by local businesses that can complement programs offered by the Recreation Commission (for example bowling for youth programs) • Spruce up store fronts • Merchants Association: o Revive the Association and promote personal contact among business owners and operator o Organize a meeting with a guest speaker from Hamilton County Parks

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 109 o Prepare a packet of information with services, retail, events offered in the Village that can be distributed by the Campground manager Incentives (created or sponsored by the municipality) • Streetscape – apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grants to help pay for improvements to sidewalks, street furniture, etc. • Façade Improvement Grant – apply for CDBG for matching grants for façade improvements (windows, roofs, doors, awnings, painting, etc.) • Create a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) – tax incentive (waives taxes on building improvements over a certain period of time) • Explore historic tax credits and grants for preservation of original structures

110 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS National Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Designations Strategy

Local Historic District Designations and National Historic Landmark Designations have helped other communities in their branding efforts. The Designation creates economic development and relocation opportunities because of the added historic value of residential and commercial districts. Specifi c recommendations are: Evaluate Local Historic District Landmark Designation and National Historic Landmark Designation • Defi ne what is “historic.” • Propose specifi c vision, criteria, and standards for the Historic District: o Identify appropriate architectural styles and design patterns for infi ll development, and for rehabilitation and additions to existing buildings in Historic District o Recommend standards for new construction to ensure compatibility with density, mass and volume, and set backs in historic district o Outline recommended administrative process including architectural and design guidelines, architectural review board role and relationship with planning commission, fees, and others • Defi ne the responsibilities and rights of owners in the historic district • Outline steps and costs to achieve National Landmark Status Marketing and Promotion of Historic District • Promote History of Greenhills • Promote Heritage tourism • Create a Beautifi cation Awards program • Create a Visitor’s Center • Facilitate location of small scale hospitality facility(s) • Collaborate with other area National Historic Landmark communities for regional marketing

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 111 Implementation Framework Overview The Comprehensive Plan establishes the Village’s position on a number of issues it faces today. The plan also serves as an information source for developers, property owners and the public at large. The implementation framework provides an outline of strategies for the implementation of recommendations and related goals and objectives. Finally, the Plan provides the basis for future, more speciﬁ c plans to be prepared as part of the implementation process. The focus of this implementation section is on what role the Village should play regarding each one of these strategies. Tentatively, it will identify those relevant organizations whose cooperation and collaboration are important to ensure the collective future vision of the community.

Recommended general strategies to leverage the Village’s resources to implement the plan include:

(a) consistently involving the public in community affairs, (b) seeking regional cooperation and coordination with other jurisdictions and agencies, (c) participating in regional planning efforts, (d) networking and partnering with other local, state and national organizations, and (e) considering public-private partnerships that help advance the interests of the Village of Greenhills.

The Village of Greenhills should provide opportunities to its residents to become involved and volunteer their time and efforts in Village sanctioned committees. The Vil- lage should also collaborate with other committees that are not afﬁ liated with the Village but work to improve the quality of life in the community.

Implementing the Plan requires three essential actions by the Village:

1) Adopting the comprehensive plan, 2) Updating the zoning ordinance to reﬂ ect the recommendations contained in the plan, and 3) Utilizing the recommendations outlined in the plan.

Each year, the Village should meet to determine which objective or strategies they will work on over the upcoming year. At the same time, the Village can look back over the previous year and evaluate what the community accomplished and where there is a need for improvement. This annual review allows for ﬂ exibility in determining the tasks the Village should undertake based on budgetary constraints and/or community input.

This annual review can also be used to create specifi c, quantitative goals for various objectives. A specifi c benchmark will allow the Village the ability to monitor annual accomplishments, and to consider various factors such as community priorities, budgets, and available staff and resources. Plan Amendments and Update The Greenhills Comprehensive Plan presents a snapshot of existing conditions, trends, community issues and desires, a long-term vision for the future, and a series of recommendations for implementing that vision. Although the plan presents a 20-year vision, the Plan should be updated every fi ve years. The fi ve-year comprehensive review should

Implementation Framework Implementation review current conditions, and modify, as necessary, goals, objectives and strategies. With each update, there should be an evaluation of the effectiveness of the strategies and the extent to which they should be ﬁ ne-tuned.

112 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS This Plan provides for two types of amendments: corrections, which may occur at any time during the planning period; and the update, which is recommended to take place every ﬁ ve years.

One of the primary objectives of the ﬁ ve-year update is to provide the community, developers, and individuals the opportunity to review and suggests revisions to the Plan. The Village Planning Commission should initiate the ﬁ ve-year updates.

While the Plan provides some leeway to accommodate some unforeseen events, there are times when an interim amendment may be necessary. The Village should design a process to outline how amendments may be initiated by the Village or by individuals (if desired). The following are guidelines for amending the plan prior to the recommended fi ve-year update. Special Plans The Comprehensive Plan is a general overview and guide with enough fl exibility to respond to most local conditions. Situations may arise in which more specifi c, localized planning efforts are needed. These plans may be prepared in response to the Village’s desire to refi ne the Plan as it applies to a sub-area (for example Village Center, Winton Road Corridor or Historic District), a major development proposal, or the construction of a major infrastructure improvement. Projections and Assumptions The Comprehensive Plan is based on projections of populations, household size, and housing units as well as employment conditions. The Plan relies on forecasts provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. With the Census 2010 approaching, if projections prove inaccurate, the plan will require adjusting. The Plan is also based on assumptions about trends, such as business/ industry locations, and about public investments in infrastructure. Should such assumptions not bear out, again, the Plan must be adjusted accord- ingly. New Issues Occasionally new issues emerge that the Plan does not anticipate, often in response to changes in State or Federal policy. In such situations, the goals, objectives and strategies as well as the comprehensive plan, may require revisions. Comprehensiveness Although the Plan elements address issues adequately on a district scale, there may be situations in which a more detailed analysis is necessary. For example, an urban design master plan, or potential development areas for new retail may be needed for successful implementation. When such plans are adopted, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan may be necessary. Data Updates The many maps and tables that support this Plan are based on the best information available at the time of preparation. This data may change to such an extent as to justify an amendment to the plan.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 113 Phasing of Implementation Considerable input from residents, careful oversight of the Steering Committee, in depth research and experts’ advice have resulted in a long list of recommendations for the Vil- lage of Greenhills. The Steering Committee is mindful of the ﬁ nite resources the Village has at hand, therefore a decision was made to “grade” recommendations as A - “must do it,” B - “should do it,” and C - “could do it” as a suggestion to the Greenhills governing body.

The table “Phasing of Implementation” provides a simpliﬁ ed overview of all the recommendations (which are grouped in larger categories), their importance (or grade), the persons or organizations that should be involved in their implementation, who should

play a leadership role, and when appropriate, a suggested timeframe. Phasing of Implmentation of Phasing

114 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS Phasing of Implementation

PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TO TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE IMPLEMENT B= should do it C= could do it Comprehensive Plan A Adopt Plan Council 1 year Council & Planning Planning Update Plan 5 years Commission Commission Meet annually to review progress, determine which Council, Village objectives or strategies will be worked on over the Administration, Planning 1 year upcoming year, and create benchmarks to measure Planning Commission (recurrent) progress Commission Land Use A Adopt future land use plan Council 1 year Plan administration: require 20 hours of training for Planning commissioners and Zoning Board of Council and Village Village Ad- 1 year Appeals commissioners within ﬁ rst 6 months of Administration ministration appointment Council, Village Administration, Develop and adopt procedures manual for and bylaws Planning Planning for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of 1 year Commission, Zoning Commission Appeals Board of Appeals, Legal Council Zoning A Village Shortly after Comp Plan adoption, seek and allocate Planning Administration, short term funds for study of zoning code and hire consultant Commission Council Conduct a zoning analysis and generate recommendations to achieve conformance of ordinance with comprehensive plan, including zoning Planning recommendations for Village Center district, Winton Consultant short term Commission Road Corridor, Greenbelt district, residential districts; and recommendations of design standards for village center and residential areas Planning short term Adopt zoning update Council Commission

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 115 PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TO TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE IMPLEMENT B= should do it C= could do it Redevelopment / Economic Development

Winton Road Corridor Strategic Economic Development Plan B Village Village Seek and allocate funds for study and hire consultant Administration, Manager Council Create a strategic economic development plan that identiﬁ es the uses of the properties along the Winton Road Corridor in the Village Center that have the possibility of generating the highest revenues without sacriﬁ cing aesthetics or quality of life of the Ad-hoc Consultant community. This plan should also include streetscape committee design and circulation improvements for the Winton Road Corridor. The new plan should consider previous economic studies (i.e. Hamilton County Development Company plan, etc.) Village Center Master Plan A Village Seek and allocate funds for study and hire consultant administration, CIC council, CIC Consultant, village Preparation of village center master plan, physical center steering design, feasibility study committee, council, CIC Consultant, village Zoning analysis and recommendations for village center steering center district committee, council, CIC Village Administration, Council, Residents, Historical Society, Marketing and Promotion Communications’ Department/ consultant, School District, CIC Village Collaboration agreement between Park District and Administration, CIC Village Administration Council, Park Board

116 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TO TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE IMPLEMENT B= should do it C= could do it Redevelopment / Economic Development

Short-Term Solutions for Shopping Center C Village Village Redesign circulation in municipal parking lot administration, manager council, consultant Village Village Fix pot holes administration, manager council Village administration, Village Repair sidewalks and trails recreation manager commission, residents Safety: (1) Have pedestrian and/or cyclist crossing Village signs (2) Clearly mark street crossings (pavement administration, Recreation treatments) (3) Improve Winton Road pedestrian recreation Commission crossings commission, business association Village administration, Create a bike/pedestrian friendly environment: Place Recreation recreation bike racks and benches along the trails Commission commission, business association Village Cross marketing recreation commission youth administration, Recreation programs offerings with services provided by local council, recreation Commission merchants i.e. bowling alley commission, business association Village Shopping administration, Sponsor a kick off business association meeting Center council, local Manager businesses, CIC Village administration, Create a trail/path from the youth camp to the Recreation Parks and Recreation Greenhills Shopping Center Commission Commission, Park District Village administration, Create and properly mark head trails in Greenhills Recreation Parks and Recreation that lead into Winton Woods Park Commission Commission, residents Partner in joint marketing material and promotion Village Village (Winton Woods Park and Village of Greenhills administration, manager Businesses) business association

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 117 PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TO TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE IMPLEMENT B= should do it C= could do it Redevelopment / Economic Development

Greenbelt B Village of Greenhills, Ohio Department of Woodland preservation and Emeral Ash Borer Natural Resources, Tree 1 year education program Park District, Commission residents, Tree Commission Planning G-1 zoning district analysis and recommendations, Planning Commission, including areas with potential for redevelopment Commission consultant Planning Planning G-1 zoning district text and map amendment Commission, council Commission Annexation of Bastion Tract C Village Study pros and cons of annexation including cost of Administration, government services Council, consultant, Springﬁ eld Twp Village Engage Bastion Tract property owners in Administration, conversation about possible annexation Bastion Tract residents, Springﬁ eld Twp

118 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TO TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE IMPLEMENT B= should do it C= Could do it Open Spaces, Recreation and Community Services

Parks B Village Re-establish the Parks and Recreation commission Village Administration, 1 year and its work program manager Council Parks and Recreation Parks and Seek sponsors for each park and ﬁ eld for design, Commission, Recreation maintenance, etc Village Commission Administration, Council Parks and Recreation Parks and Create a maintenance plan/schedule for the park in Commission, Recreation the Greenhills Parks System Village Commission Administration, Parks and Recreation Commission, Create and implement a comprehensive connectivity Village Ad hoc plan that is ADA compliant and provides for multi- Administration, committee modal transportation modes Council, Consultant, Planning Commission Communication: Host quarterly meetings with Park District, Springﬁ eld Twp, Forest Park, Parks and Village Village 1 year Recreation Commission and Tree Commission, Administration Manager business association Parks and Recreation Collaborate with CORA (Cincinnati Off Road Commission, Parks and Association) and the Park District in the design and Village Recreation construction of a mountain bike trail Administration, Commission Council, Park District Recreation B Parks and Recreation Prepare study for a state of the art Village Recreation Parks and Commission, Complex that includes new indoor facilities for year- Recreation Village round leisure activities Commission Administration, Council, Consultant Parks and Evaluate and recommend the best uses for the golf Consultant Recreation course/pool/ and banquet center Commission

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 119 PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TO TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE IMPLEMENT B= should do it C= Could do it Open Spaces, Recreation and Community Services

Short-Term Solutions for Recreation Facilities A Village Village Create a skateboard park Administration, manager Council Village Expand concessions at the golf course, community Village Administration, pool and other municipal parks and fi elds Manager Council Parks and Recreation Retrofi t Banquet Hall to house a coffee shop, fl exible Commission, Village hall space, Wi-Fi, a B&B, offi ces Village Manager Administration, Council Parks and Recreation Parks and Commission, Add more workout facilities Recreation Village Commission Administration, Council Parks and Recreation Parks and Commission, Retrofi t and promote the use of shelter picnic area Recreation Village Commission Administration, Council Tree-lined streets / Trees in Right of way B Village Establish the Tree-Commission and its work Village Administration, program Manager Council Tree-Commission, Tree- Maintain Tree City USA designation residents, village Commission administration Tree-Commission, Expand community participation in environmental Tree- residents, village programs Commission administration Tree-Commission, Study a tree planting model for the right-of-way and residents, Village Tree- other public spaces that consider survival-ability, Administration Commission function and aesthetics Planning Commission

120 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE TO IMPLEMENT B= should do it C= Could do it Housing / Neighborhoods

Studies C Prepare a housing study that (a) identiﬁ es vacant or underutilized lots with potential for inﬁ ll housing development, and (b) explores diverse types Village of housing development. For example, within Administration, Ad hoc the business district, the greenbelt, and targeted Council, committee neighborhoods (considering types of development consultant currently not available in these areas, such as student housing, senior housing, and complementary retail and service facilities) Planning Commission, Develop building design guidelines for new Village Planning construction, additions, and rehabs in Greenhills Administration, Commission Council, consultant Village Administration, Study incentives for conversion of rentals into Council, Ad hoc owner occupied unites consultant, committee Planning Commission Education, training, resources B+ Planning Commission, Sponsor property maintenance seminars for property Planning Village owners and renters Commission Administration, Council Planning Promote better relations between tenants & Commission, Planning landlords and the Village by offering “tenants and Village Commission landlords” rights and duties training Administration, Planning Identify and centralize resources to make them Commission, Planning available to residents and property owners to Village Commission maintain and rehabilitate properties Administration, Council Planning Inform residents and property owners of the Commission, Planning Village’s property maintenance ordinances, Village Commission guidelines, and enforcement processes Administration, Create a home improvement matching grant Village program (using CDBG funds-low income- or other Administration, Villag Manager funds-market rate Council

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 121 PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE TO IMPLEMENT B= should do it C= Could do it Housing / Neighborhoods

Appearance of neighborhoods C Planning Commission, Create a “Citizens Housing Committee” (Example: Planning Village City of Milford) Commission Administration, Council Planning Establish a “Certiﬁ cate of Compliance” Program Commission, for all residential properties to be sold (Example: Planning Village Village of Shorewood a suburb of the city of Commission Administration, Milwaukee, Wisconsin) Council Parking and Storage C Planning Research, evaluate and promote alternative Commission, Planning transportation modes as a way to reduce automobile Village Commission parking and storage loads Administration, Council, residents Planning Develop effective parking and storage codes through Commission, Planning periodic code review and strong enforcement Village Commission policies Administration, Council, residents Planning Provide technical assistance to residents in Commission, Planning developing appropriate onsite parking and storage Village Commission solutions Administration, Council Planning Commission, Study, evaluate and propose alternative recreation Planning Village vehicle storage facilities outside residential areas Commission Administration, Council, residents

122 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE TO IMPLEMENT B= should do it C= Could do it Housing / Neighborhoods

Housing Market/ Redevelopment / Marketing A Village Clean up sites occupied by vacant and blighted Building/zoning Administration, properties inspector Council Planning Commission, Streamline the development process to make it clear Planning Village and predictable Commission Administration, Council Planning Commission, Develop Realtors’ information packet, listing-share Village web link, and open house events to introduce them Planning Administration, to the Village resources (amenities and services that Commission Council, Business help sell a property) Association, Historical Society Village Create a portfolio of amenities, services, and other Administration Village manager beneﬁ ts available to Greenhills residents Planning Commission Village Work with realtors, developers, and non-proﬁ t Administration, housing groups to determine the market for various Village manager Planning housing types Commission Planning Develop effective housing codes and Rental Permit Commission, Planning requirements through periodic code review and Village Commission strong enforcement policies Administration, Council Planning Commission, Form partnerships with local employers to market Village Village manager the community to their employees Administration, Council Planning Create cash incentives for employees of local Commission, organizations, including the School District, Village Village manager to relocate in Greenhills (Example: Columbus’ Administration, Nationwide Children’s Hospital $5K per employee) Council, School District Planning Commission, Create a Good Neighbor Next Door type of program Village Village manager Administration, Council

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 123 PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TO TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE IMPLEMENT B= should do it Schools / Education A Village Create/support a Greenhills committee that is an Administration, Residents advocate for residents’ educational needs Council, residents Village Support the development and implementation of the Administration, Residents/ school district’s marketing plan Council, residents, committee School District Develop a communication mechanism between Greenhills police and school district to facilitate Village police enforcement to ensure safety of the Administration, Residents/ community (early dismissal, discipline issues, Council, residents, committee patrolling teen populated areas) School District

Village Collaborate with the School District, Forest Park Administration, and Springﬁ eld Township to develop a proposal Council, School and jointly apply for Safe-Routes-To-Schools Village District, Park (SR2S) grants to create new and/or improve existing Manager District, Forest paths that will allow students to safely walk to Park, Springﬁ eld schools Twp

124 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE TO IMPLEMENT B= should do it C=could do it Community Life C Village Offer a mini-grant to block/streets for a community Administration, Volunteer project (with matching funds required to make it Council, Volunteer coordinator competitive) coordinator Village Distribute awards annually to different streets to Administration, Volunteer celebrate accomplishments Council, Volunteer coordinator coordinator Village Administration, Use the “welcome center” to regularly post news, Council, Volunteer volunteer opportunities, programs, and events Residents, School coordinator District, Volunteer coordinator Village Create a senior center Administration, Residents Council, residents Village Village Fund a volunteer coordinator position Administration, manager Council, Residents Create a Community-Parents-Teacher Association (so people who do not have children in the school district Residents can still play an active role in improving the education system) Residents, Greenhills Create a mentor program so every Greenhills student Education/School Volunteer is set to excel Committee, coordinator Volunteer coordinator Village Greenhills Administration, Education/ Support school district projects to preserve/maintain/ Council, School upgrade the community building (e.g., Performing Arts Residents, School Committee, Center) District, Historical Volunteer Society coordinator Sponsor a Leadership Academy for residents (educate Village Volunteer residents and groom volunteers to take on community Administration, coordinator projects/responsibilities) Council, Residents

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 125 PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE TO IMPLEMENT B= should do it C=could do it Image Branding A Village Develop a “brand” and create and sustain a public Administration, relations campaign that helps build brand/name Village Council, recognition manager Consultant, residents Communication A Village Administration, Greenhills Council, Identify and promote successes of local schools that Education/ Consultant, school enhance the community image School district, Greenhills Committee Education/School Committee Village Administration, Council, Consultant, school Identify and promote successes of local organizations volunteer district, Greenhills that enhance the community image coordinator Education/School Committee, volunteer coordinator Village Administration, Council, residents, Expand Village’s “Welcome Packet” to New Residents Planning Planning to include the “Good Neighbor Code Commission Commission, volunteer coordinator Village Administration, Build a reputation as a hub for sustainable development Village Council, residents, and redevelopment practices manager volunteer coordinator Village Administration, Village Make Greenhills a high speed communication hot spot Council, Planning manager Commission, residents

126 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE TO IMPLEMENT B= should do it C=could do it Image

Physical Image A Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Building Actively enforce Village Codes Appeals, Village and zoning Administration, inspector Council, buildign and zoning inspector Village Administration, Create and implement a streetscape plan for Winton planning Planning Road commission, Commission/ Council, ad hoc Note: related to Winton Road Strategic Economic Consultant, Park committee Development Plan District, Hamilton County Village Administration, Create gateways for the Village that showcase the Council, Planning Greenbelt (natural & geographic features) Consultant, Commission/ planning ad hoc Note: related to Winton Road Strategic Economic commission, committee Development Plan residents, Park District, Hamilton County Planning Commission, Village Create residential districts that help market the Administration, Planning community Council, Commission Consultant, Volunteer coordinator

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 127 PRIORITY PERSON / LEADERSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATION TIMEFRAME A= must do it ROLE TO IMPLEMENT B= should do it C=could do it Image

National Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Designations A Village Administration, Historical Seek and allocate funds for study and hire consultant Council, Historical Society Society Study, evaluate and report pros and cons of National Historic Landmark and local Historic District Consultant Designations Planning Establish policies and guidelines to promote and Commission, protect the National Historic Landmark Local Historic Planning Village District designation status of the Village Commission Administration, Council Consultant, Planning Establish a code review and compliance process Commission, Planning speciﬁ c to the properties in the historic district Village Commission Administration, Council Consultant, Planning Commission, Planning Prepare a historic preservation plan Village Commission Administration, Council Planning Commission, Consider the adoption of a local Historic District Village Administration, Council Village Administration, Council, Residents, Historical Society, Communications’ Department/ Market and promote the historic district as an consultant, economic development tool School District, Preservation Ohio, Heritage Ohio, Cincinnati Preservation Association, National Park Service

128 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS References 2000 U.S. Bureau of Census: Demographic Proﬁ les

2009 Village of Greenhills Tax Budget. Ord. 2008-17F. Passed 7/1/08

Carol A. Lippmeier, 1976. Greenhills, Ohio 1938-1976 – Greenhills Civic Foundation History.

Charter of the Village of Greenhills Ohio, 1988

Ebenezer Howard: Garden Cities of Tomorrow. 1902 http://www.library.cornell.edu/ reps/DOCS/howard.htm

ESRI: Market segmentation: http://www.esri.com/library/whitepapers/pdfs/community- tapestry.pdf

Fundamentals of National Historic Register designation. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/ natona_register_fundamentals.htm

Greater Cincinnati Water Works, May 27, 2009. Russ Weber Russ.Weber@gcww. cincinnati-oh.gov

Greenhills Fire Department Annual Report – March 19, 2008

Greenhills History of its Public Schools from the beginning to 1990

Greenhills Police Department. Annual Report 2008

Hamilton County Auditor land use codes used for taxing purposes.

Hamilton County Auditor: 2007 State Abstract Report – Tax Rates and Assessed Valuation. Page 109 of 115 http://www.hamiltoncountyauditor.org/pdf/pp_ 207stateabstract.pdf

Hamilton County Development Company, October 2007. Greenhills Commercial Corridor Study.

Hamilton County Engineer’s Ofﬁ ce. February 2009: Todd Long

Hamilton County Park District http://www.hamilcountyparks.org/foundation/ foundation.htm

Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission April 2005. Housing Forum: The Community as a Developer presentation by David Moore.

Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission, August 1999: Hamilton County Decision Support Manual Volume 4. Residential Building Activity by Political Jurisdiction.

ISO (International Standardization Organization)

Ladislas Segoe & Associates, 1964. Greenhills Ohio Planning Administration

Miami Purchase Association for Historic Preservation, June 1991 Historic Inventory of Hamilton County - Ohio: Elmwood Place, Forest Park, Greenhills, Glendale, Golf Manor. “An Historic Survey of 42 Suburban Communities.” References/Bibliography

National Register of Historic Places January 1989 Application http://ohsweb. ohiohistory.org/ohpo/nr/detail.aspx?refnum=88003066

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 129 Ofﬁ cial Statement $2,195,000 Village of Greenhills, Ohio Various Purpose Bonds, General Obligation (Limited Tax) Series 2008.

OKI – Trafﬁ c Count – Hamilton County Directory 1995-2006

Robert B. Fairbanks. October 12, 1980. Village of Greenhills – Past/Present/Future. Creating a Community: Greenhills, the Federal Government and the Cincinnati Metropolitan Region, 1935-1954.

SORTA (South Ohio Regional Transit Authority) Queen City Metro Bus service

Sullebarger Associates Historic Preservation Consultants. June 16, 2006.

The National Historic Landmark listing for Ohio. http://www.nps.gov/history/nhl/ designations/Lists/OHO1.pdf

University of Cincinnati. Transportation Seminar. Spring 2008: Greenhills Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transportation Circulation Plan.

Unversity of Cincinnati. Master Thesis MCP, Frederick Lutt, 2004:The Planning Theories of Greenhills.

Village of Greenhills Annual Report for 2007

Village of Greenhills Income Tax Bureau

Village of Greenhills Ord. 211. Passed 8-2-49 (Greenbelt uses)

Vision Statement. Village of Greenhills. May 2, 2000. Prepared by The Greenhills Vision Committee with assistance by McBride Dale Clarion. May 2, 2000.

Walk Score http://www.walkscore.com/how-it-works.shtml

Winton Corridor Study Phase I and Phase II,1997. Study commissioned to PKG

Winton Woods Cities School DistrictTax Levy and Enrollment History

Winton Woods High School. 2007-2008 School Year Report Card.

Winton Woods Middle School. 2007-2008 School Year Report Card.

Winton Woods Primary North 2007-2008 School Year Report Card.

130 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS List of Maps Map 1: Greenhills Superblocks ...... 14 Map 2: Redevelopment Target Areas ...... 16 Map 3: Historic Assets Map ...... 19 Map 4: Percent of Owner Occupied Units in Foreclosure ...... 27 Map 5: Dominant Tapestry Segmentation Map ...... 28 Map 6: Existing Land Use Map ...... 39 Map 7: Mortgage Foreclosures 2008 - Greenhills ...... 41 Map 8: Greenbelt Land Use Map ...... 44 Map 9: Zoning Map ...... 49 Map 10: Topography ...... 51 Map 11: Flood Insurance ...... 52 Map 12: 2010 Water/Sewer Updates ...... 55 Map 13: Utilities ...... 56 Map 14: Suggested Greenhills Pedestrian Network Improvements ...... 58 Map 15: Bike & Pedestrian Path Map ...... 60 Map 16: Bus Route Map ...... 62 Map 17: Parks & Recreation Map ...... 64 Map 18: ZIP Code Map ...... 71 Map 19: Residential and Village Center Districts ...... 87 Map 20: Suggested District: Village Center and Municipal Recreation Complex .88 Map 21: Preliminary Identiﬁ cation of Sites with Potential for Redevelopment ...100 Map 22: Future Land Use ...... 104 Map 23: Recommended Trailhead Connection to Winton Wds Nature Trails .....106 List of Images Image 1: Housing from late 1930s ...... 13 Image 2: Apartment Building ...... 14 Image 3: 51 Damon Road ...... 15 Image 4: Housing from 1950-1960 ...... 16 Image 5: Landominiums on FDR Walk ...... 16 Image 6: Houses by PotterHill ...... 17 Image 7: Whallon House ...... 17 Image 8 Alcott ...... 42 Image 9: Ashby ...... 42 Image 10: Bayham ...... 42 Image 11: Landominium ...... 42 Image 12: Drummond ...... 42 Image 13: Duplex ...... 42 Image 14: 3-Famly Attached ...... 42 Image 15: Nursing Home ...... 42 Image 16: Greenhills Shopping Center ...... 45 Image 17: Johnny’s Toys ...... 45 Image 18: Community Building ...... 45 Image 19: Mobilcomm Combined Technology ...... 46 Image 20: Community Pool ...... 46 Image 21: Nick Bates Commons ...... 46 Image 22: Trees in the ROW ...... 65 Image 23: Greenhills Fire Station ...... 66 Image 24: Greenhills Police ...... 67 Charts and Images, Tables, Maps, of List

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 131 Image 25: Primary North School ...... 71 Image 26: Middle School ...... 71 Image 27: Our Lady of the Rosary School ...... 73 Image 28: Greenhills Historical Marker ...... 85 Image 29: Greenhills Shopping Center ...... 89 Image 30: View of Theatre Space ...... 94 Image 31: Molloy’s on the Green ...... 98 List of Tables Table 1: Percent Change in Employees ...... 21 Table 2: Percent Change in Employees (Retail Sector) ...... 21 Table 3: Percent Change in Employees (Service Sector) ...... 22 Table 4: Economic Trend Analysis ...... 22 Table 5: Industry Statistics 1999 ...... 23 Table: 6 Household Type ...... 24 Table 7: Income ...... 25 Table 8: Population Age Cohorts ...... 25 Table 9: Demographic Summary ...... 26 Table 10: Educational Attainment ...... 26 Table 11: Valuation of Property ...... 34 Table 12: Greenbelt Communities Comparison ...... 35 Table 13: 10 Largest Employers in Greenhills ...... 36 Table 14: Overlapping Tax Rates ...... 36 Table 15: Greenhills General Fund ...... 37 Table 16: Existing Land Use ...... 38 Table 17: Age of Housing ...... 40 Table 18: Building Permit Quantity and Value ...... 50 Table 19: Greenhills Capital Improvement Projects ...... 53 Table 20: Open Space and Recreation ...... 63 Table 21: Police Service Calls ...... 68 Table 22: Breakdown of Arrests ...... 68 Table 23: Crashes by Month 2008 ...... 69 Table 24: Crashes by Day of the Week ...... 69 Table 25: Crashes by Hour of the Day ...... 69 Table 26: Crash Contributing Factors ...... 69 Table 27: Uniform Crime Report ...... 70 Table 28: Type of Schooling ...... 72 Table 29: Winton Woods School District Enrollment ...... 72 Table 30: Our Lady of the Rosary School Enrollment ...... 73 List of Charts Chart 1: Population Trend 1940-2030 ...... 23 Chart 2: Population Change ...... 24 Chart 3: House/Condo Value ...... 26 Chart 4: Leakage/Surplus Factor by Industry Subsector ...... 31 Chart 5: Leakage/Surplus Factor by Industry Subsector ...... 32 Chart 6: Total Assessed Valuation ...... 34 Chart 7: Winton Woods School District Enrollment History ...... 72

132 VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS 1. Schedule of Meetings

2. Ohio Historic Preservation Ofﬁ ce. National Register Reference Number 88003066 http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/ohpo/nr/details.aspx?refnum=88003066

3. Market Study ESRI On-demand Reports 12/31/2008 a. Retail Market Place Proﬁ le b. Income and Tapestry Maps c. Retail Market Study

4. Table: Greenhills Comparison with Selected Hamilton County Communities

5. Greenhills Community Proﬁ le

6. History of Public Schools from the Beginning to 1990 provided by Jack Lee, President of the School Board, Winton Woods City School District, June 3, 2009

7. Winton Woods City School District Tax Levy and Enrollment History, April 8, 2008

8. Our Lady of the Rosary Documents Regarding its Closing

9. City of Montgomery: “Coolest” Civics Class Turns Residents Into Citizens. Frank Davis, UPDATE The Planning Partnership Newsletter, April 2009

10. City of Milford Property Maintenance Code

11. Village of Shorewood Certiﬁ cate of Compliance Program

12. Village of Greenhills Great Neighborhoods 2006. “Cincinnati Magazine”

13. Village of Greenhills Shopping Center Patterns Survey Summary, December 3,2008

14. Village of Greenhills Focus Groups May 21, 2009 Appendices

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