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2010 Annual Report City of Frederick Planning Department 2010 Annual Report Prepared for the City of Frederick Mayor and Board of Aldermen In Accordance with Section 3.09 of Article 66B of the Annotated Code of Maryland 2010 Produced By: The City of Frederick Planning Department 140 West Patrick Street Frederick, Maryland 21701 Telephone: 301.600.1499 2010Fax: 301.600.1837 www.cityoffrederick.com/departments/planning/planning.htm MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN Randy McClement, Mayor Karen Lewis Young, President Pro Tem Michael C. O’Connor Shelley M. Aloi Carol L. Krimm Kelly M. Russell PLANNING COMMISSION HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Meta Nash, Chairman Scott Winnette, Chairman Jim Racheff,Chairman Josh Bokee, Vice-Chairman Robert Jones, Vice-Chairman Gail Colby Kelly Russell, Secretary, Michael C. O’Connor, Aldermanic Edward Hazlett Aldermanic Member Liaison Dario Cavazos Gary Brooks Gary Baker Philip Dacey Steve Stoyke Shawn Burns Marvin Kennedy, Sr. Joshua Russin Timothy Wesolek Brian Dylus, Alternate Former Members Billy Shreve Tim Daniel Michael Spencer PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF Joe Adkins, AICP Deputy Director for Planning Nick Colonna, AICP Division Manager of Comprehensive Planning Gabrielle Dunn Division Manager of Development Review Bill Dukes Division Manager of Code Enforcement Dan Hoffman Division Manager of Code Enforcement Lea Ortiz Office Manager Shannon Albaugh Administrative Assistant Eileen Barnhard Housing Financial Specialist Steve Barney Development Review Planner David Beers Code Enforcement Inspector Naomi Bowers, LEED-AP BD+C Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Dean Brightbill Code Enforcement Inspector Michael Brown Code Enforcement Inspector Tim Davis Transportation Planner Carreanne Eyler Administrative Assistant Jeff Love Development Review Planner Brandon Mark Development Review Planner Lisa Mroszczyk Historic Preservation Planner Emily Paulus Historic Preservation Planner Nichole Purcell CDBG Planner Terri Reimer Historic Preservation Intern Pam Reppert Development Review Planner Jim Schmidt Administrative Assistant Roy “Buddy” Singer Code Enforcement Inspector Dave Violette Code Enforcement Inspector Table of Contents City Profile 2 A Note from the Deputy Director 5 Line of Business 6 Department Overview 8 Bike-to-Work Day 10 2010 Staff Highlights 11 2010 Grants 12 Frederick Municipal Air Traffic Control Tower 13 Directory of Services 14 Community Engagement 17 Frederick Municipal Forest Trail Work 18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts 19 Planning Efforts 20 Updated Development Rules 24 New Wayfinding Signage Unveiled 25 Building Activity 26 Planning Submittals 30 Zoning Map Amendments 34 Forest Conservation 34 Archeological Assessments 35 Zoning Determinations 35 Zoning Board of Appeals 36 Planner on Call 36 Maryland Motor Vehicle Association Request 37 Frederick County Liquor Board Request 37 Department of Justice Inquiry 37 Historic Preservation 38 HPC Engaging the Community 39 Comprehensive Planning 40 Small Area Planning 42 Community Development Division 44 Housing and Community Development 45 Code Enforcement 47 Frederick, Maryland City Profile GEOGRAPHY Total Land Area 22.1 square miles POPULATION Total Population (2010) 59,939 Projected (2020) 75,113** Projected (2030) 92,053** Percent Minority 30.6% Median Age 34 EMPLOYMENT Civilian Labor Force 33,650 Employed 31,938 Unemployed 1,712 Unemployment Rate 5.1% Median Household Income $64,833 HOUSING Total Units 25,216 Owner Occupied 13,781 Renter Occupied 9,409 Vacant 2,026 Median Value $303,900 Median Monthly Owner Cost (mortgage dollars) $1,862 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005-2009 American Community Survey Arrows indicate and increase or decrease in statistic since 2009 * Frederick County Planning Department ** Maryland Department of Planning 2 City of Frederick MARYLAND City of Frederick Mono cac y R iv e r Ft. Detrick Ft. Detrick Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) 0 0.2 0.4 0.8 1.2 Miles Note: This map is prepared solely for the purpose of illustrating the City of Frederick. It should be used for no other purpose. Data on this map was prepared from several original sources and is subject to change as source data changes. This map is not a legal document. Orthophotos produced 03/07 Maps produced by: mbowman 101 N Court St Frederick, MD 21701 P: 301-600-6209 F: 301-600-2233 www.cityoffrederick.com 3 Annual Report 2010 PLANNING DEPARTMENT 4 City of Frederick MARYLAND Dear Frederick Residents: During 2010, The City of Frederick Planning Department achieved several significant milestones. The Department’s major efforts over the last year included beginning the first small area plan in the City of Frederick. The Golden Mile Small Area Plan will look at the various issues facing the Route 40 West corridor including transportation, economic, social and environmental issues. Other efforts that have been undertaken include public outreach to the businesses and residents in the local historic district, and continued efforts to improve the Land Management Code (LMC) which serves as the regulatory framework for development in the City. Downtown Frederick was named a Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association for 2010. This honor highlights the great citizen involvement in helping to shape quality planning, economic success, and tourism growth. In addition to these significant projects, the Planning Department also provides important day-to-day services to the citizens of Frederick in the following areas: Development Review Comprehensive Planning Historic Preservation Transportation Planning Code Enforcement Housing and Community Development In 2011, the Planning Department will continue to work on an ambitious plan for the revitalization of the Golden Mile commercial corridor. The City’s goal is to work collaboratively with the corridor’s property owners, business owners, and adjacent residents to develop a Small Area Plan which will propose strategies for reinvigorating this vital business and transportation corridor. City Staff anticipates completing this process by the Summer of 2011. The Planning Department is committed to addressing the issues that face individual neighborhoods as well as the City as a whole, especially in light of the recent economic conditions. At this time, the Department will continue to work to be flexible while still striving to maintain and enhance the quality of life which makes Frederick a wonderful place to live. Joe Adkins, AICP City of Frederick Deputy Director for Planning A Note From the Deputy Director City of Frederick Planning Department 5 Annual Report 2010 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Line of Business City of Frederick Planning Department Our Mission To support the practice of good planning, the Planning Department strives to provide leadership in assisting City representatives in making informed decisions concerning land use, built environment, and heritage resources. Through education, the Planning Department assists in responding to the defined needs of the City and provides information and recommendations to citizens and decision makers of the City of Frederick so jointly a long term sustainable vision can be achieved. Planning Long Development Zoning Transportation Community Range Review Outreach Historic Preservation Development Structure Preservation Community Review Rehabilitation Incentives Outreach Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing Community Community Housing Rehabilitation Development Outreach Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Community Outreach 6 6 City of Frederick MARYLAND Mayor Director of Public Works Deputy Director of Planning Administrative Support Office Transportation Manager Planner Administrative Administrative Assistant Assistant Code Development Historic Comprehensive Community Enforcement Review Preservation Planning Development Division Division Division Division Division Division Division Division Manager Manager Manager Assistant Manager CDBG Inspector Planner Planner Planner Housing Financial Inspector Planner Planner Specialist Inspector Planner Inspector Inspector Administrative Assistant 7 7 Annual Report 2010 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Department Overview City of Frederick Planning Department The Planning Department assists the City’s leadership in making in- formed decisions concerning land use, proposed development projects, heritage resources, and housing opportunities. The staff provides techni- cal assistance to various boards and commissions, and oversees the public hearing process thereby enabling citizen participation in shaping the future of Frederick’s neighborhoods. The Planning Department works closely with community leaders, elected officials, and other stakeholders to ensure the viability of future growth, enforce City regulations, and maintain the high quality of life enjoyed by City of Frederick residents. The City of Frederick Planning Department is comprised of five divi- sions: Development Review, Comprehensive Planning, Historic Preser- vation, Community Development, and Code Enforcement. THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION is charged with coordinating the review process for all commercial, residential, and institutional land de- velopment in the City. The Division serves as the central agency for re- ceiving and routing development plans as well as the primary contact for applicants during the review process. In addition to these management functions, Division Staff also conduct the technical review of applica- tions for compliance with the applicable zoning, subdivision, and forest conservation regulations, collectively known as the
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