Loogootee Comprehensive Plan.Indd

Loogootee Comprehensive Plan Final

Prepared for: The City of Loogootee 401 J.F.K. Avenue P.O. Box 276 Loogootee, Indiana 47553 Phone: (812) 295-4770

Prepared by: Bernardin, Lochmueller and Associates, Inc. Engineering, Planning, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Water/Wastewater 6200 Vogel Road Evansville, Indiana 47715 Phone: (812) 479-6200

Draft Final Plan published: July 20, 2009 Loogootee Advisory Plan Commission public hearing and adoption: August 3, 2009 Loogootee City Council adoption: August 10, 2009

OUTLINE Comprehensive Plan for Loogootee, Indiana A. What is it? B. What does it include? Presentation C. What brought it about?

Loogootee Advisory Plan Commission D. What geographic area does it cover? Loogootee City Hall E. What did the plan find? 401 North John F. Kennedy Avenue Loogootee, Indiana 47553 F. How was it developed?

August 3, 2009 G. What are the plan recommendations At 6:30 PM H. What commitments are needed? I. Why act now?

A. What is it? A. What is it? (continued)

1. Framework for future physical development of the community 5. Vision Statement -- “Loogootee is a community • General guide, NOT law proud of its accomplishments; reaches out to • Does NOT affect land use rights persons of all ages, incomes, interests, • Does NOT recommend, suggest or even hint about the adoption of land use controls circumstances, and perspectives; and shows 2. Addresses: hospitality to all persons living inside and outside • Land use to accommodate future activities the community. The city strives to be a great place • Infrastructure (roads and utilities) to sustain development to live, work and visit by embracing change that • Provision of community and recreation facilities to meet the needs fosters economic development opportunities. of residents Preserving historic, natural and small community • Preservation of the historic and natural amenities to protect the community heritage features that foster a unique living environment, 3. Recommendations on the fringe of Loogootee reflected in increasing quality employment opportunities, and both the Loogootee and Martin Comprehensive Plans promoting recreational opportunities that increase tourism are all high priorities.”

B. What does it include? C. What brought it about? 1. A community profile Æ • Inventory of historic structures and field survey of housing conditions 1. INDOT I-69 Community Planning grants to Martin • Description of environmental features – steep slopes, soils and prime County and Loogootee to address economic farmlands, forests, ground water resources, streams, floodplains, wetlands, wildlife habitats, managed lands and natural areas, recreation, areas and development and growth opportunities induced by waste disposal I-69 and to protect natural resources • Generation of existing and projected population, housing and employment • Assessment of existing and projected land use and infrastructure 2. Collaborative Effort Between Martin County and • Identification of development issues through the Steering Committee, a LoogooteeÆ communitywide survey and community leader interviews • First comprehensive plans for each with consistent 2. A future vision Æ Development Goals and Guidelines future land use and infrastructure recommendations 3. Recommendations Æ on the fringe of Loogootee • Land use development, • Transportation, Utilities, Community facilities and services, • Open space and recreation, Environmental protection, • Economic development, Downtown revitalization, • Housing preservation and • Comprehensive plan implementation D. What geographic area does it cover? E. What did the plan find? 1. Rich historic heritage Æ • Historic structures -- Houghton House and Routt House to southeast • Historic sites -- West Boggs Lake to the north • Significant geological features – Spout Spring, Pinnacle Rock, House Rock, 1. Incorporated Bluffs of Beaver Bend and Jug Rock to the east Loogootee only 2. Limited steeps slopes along Friends Creek in city, but significant slopes east of city along White River East Fork 3. Poor soils for on-site septic fields 4. Prime farmland Æ west and south of city 5. Forestlands Æ along Friends Creek and west escarpment of the White River East Fork 6. No karst features near Loogootee, but 69 caves and 17 springs in eastern Martin County 7. Wellhead protection area along White River near Boggs Creek

E. What did the plan find? (continued) Historic 8. Limited floodplains along Friends Creek with wetlands and Boggs Creek northeast of city Structures 9. Major floodplains of the White River East Fork with wetlands beginning about one mile east of city 10. No wildlife habitats in or near city, a few endangered species sightings about two miles west of the city, major concentration of habitats along the floodplain of the White River East Fork 11. Few managed lands in city Æ City Park and Fountain Park 12. 40% of county land area exempt from property taxes due to managed lands Æ nearest large managed land Æ West Boggs Lake about two miles north of city 13. Few severe constraints to expanded urban growth in city compared to rest of Martin County

Steep Septic Field Slopes Limitations Prime Forests Farmland

Major Karst Water Features Wells

Wetlands concentrated Floodplains in Floodplains Wildlife Managed Habitats Lands

Other Coal Mines Mineral Resources

E. What did the plan find? (continued)

14. No population growth Æ 21 person loss to year 2030 Æoffset by 149 person gain with WestGate @Crane Tech Park 15. Median age of 41 years, greater than Indiana at 35 years 16. Lower education attainment than Indiana as whole 17. Median household income 73% of Indiana and higher percent of households in poverty than Indiana 18. Higher percent of people living in mobile homes at 22% compared to 7% statewide 19. Aging housing stock Ænearly half the homes over 45 years old 20. Projected decrease of 44 housing units from 2000 to 2030 Population Trends Æ offset by 66 housing units with WestGate @ Crane Tech Park 21. Projected decrease of 354 jobs between 2000 and 2030 Æ offset by only 25 jobs with WestGate@Crane Tech Park Education

Population Forecasts

Household Income

Age of Housing

Martin County Employment -354 jobs + 340 jobs with WestGate @ Crane Housing Condition Rating Education

Population Forecasts

Household Income

Age of Housing

Martin County Employment -354 jobs + 340 jobs with WestGate @ Crane Housing Condition Rating E. What did the plan find? (continued)

Loogootee Employment 21. Projected demand for 274 acres to accommodate growth to -354 jobs year 2030 Æ plus 23 more acres for residential and support retail/services for WestGate @ Crane Tech Park employees living in + 25 jobs with WestGate @ Crane LoogooteeÆ Insufficient vacant land suitable for development inside incorporated area 22. I-69 access 11 miles to the west via US 50 and 17 miles to the north via US 231 23. No major roadway improvements as relocation of US 50 unfunded Æ although projects underway for resurfacing, bridge replacement, intersection improvements and sidewalk improvements 24. Adequate water and wastewater treatment plants for growth Æ but systems must be extended to accommodate growth 25. Need neighborhood park on north side and improvements to recreation facilities at City Park Å valid park plan for federal fund eligibility 26. No identified new schools Æ but improvements to existing schools likely to be needed over the next decades

Existing and Future Land Use Demand Existing Land Use

+ 274 acres for normal demand + 23 more acres for WestGate @ Crane Not enough vacant land in incorporated areas

F. How was it developed? Community 1. Four meetings of Martin County and Loogootee Steering Committees Facilities • Identify issues, develop communitywide survey and identify leaders to be interviewed (9/10/2008) • Develop future vision (12/04/2008) • Develop future alternatives (2/26/2009) ¼-mile service area in • Develop recommendations (4/23/2009) blue Å playgrounds 2. Steering Committees met jointly to address common Å access by walking issues 3. Two rounds of public information meetings • Review background information and the future vision (1/15/2009) ½-mile service area in • Review future land use/transportation alternatives (3/18/2009) orange Å courts Å 4. Steering Committee Æ Issues identification access by bike 5. Communitywide survey 6. Interviews of community leaders G. What are the plan recommendations? G. What are the plan recommendations?

1. Stated Priorities: 2. Future Land Use: • Enhancing economic growth Æ • Locations for future land use in and around Loogootee Æ – Promoting new retail and personal services – Future industrial areas Æ along US 50 east of Loogootee, along west – Working with Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth side of Loogootee from US 50 to CSX RR, and southeast side of Loogootee between US 231 and US 50 – Extending water and sewer lines to create shovel ready – Æ development sites Future commercial areas infill commercial along Broadway and at intersections of future US 50 Connector/US 231 Connector • Continuing housing and downtown revitalization southwest of City and future US 231 Connector/existing US 231 programs to Æ north of City – To encourage structure rehabilitation – New residential areas Æ infill on vacant lots in City, along – To return properties as tax revenue generators Bloomfield Road and Brickyard Road northeast of City, and along US 231 south of City – To improve sidewalks – Potential conservation areas Æ along floodplains of Friends Creek, West Boggs Creek and White River East Fork

Existing and Future Potential Land Use Land Use

Typical Roadway Cross Sections G. What are the plan recommendations?

3. Transportation/Thoroughfare Plan • Typical cross sections for thoroughfare design and right-of-way preservation • Need to improve US 50 through Loogootee with US 50 Connector around south side of Loogootee • Possible improvement of US 231 along the county line on the west side of Loogootee from Mt. Pleasant Road to CR 132 (north of City) • Extension of County Line Road from Park Street across CSX RR to CR 132 to provide continuous route west of Loogootee for school complex • Reconstruction and addition of sidewalks along Broadway • Trails connecting incorporated communities an d major recreation areas such as West Boggs Lake and Martin State Forest US 50 Connector and US 231 Connector G. What are the plan recommendations?

4. Utilities Plan • Monitoring water and wastewater treatment plants to ensure adequate capacity for growth • Addressing problems of aging clay sanitary sewers and stormwater inflow/infiltration into sanitary sewers • Provision of sanitary sewers and water lines to accommodate new development on the edge of the City , including industrial sites east of City along US 50 and southeast of City from US 231 to US 50 5. Community Facilities/Services Plan and Open Space/Recreation Plan • Implementation of the 2008 Loogootee Parks and Recreation Master Plan

G. What are the plan recommendations?

6. Environmental Plan • Educate community about historic preservation and the grants and tax incentives for rehabilitation of historic structures Environmental • Participate with Martin County to complete inventory of historic structures Composite • Check archaeological records for major construction projects • Minimize prime farmland impacts by focusing future development in and adjacent to Loogootee where centralized sanitary sewers can be extended • Create conservation areas Æ private dedication or voluntary acquisition Æ along floodplains of Friends Creek, West Boggs Creek and White River East Fork Æ to protect steep slopes, floodplains, wetlands and wildlife habitats • Follow IDEM rules to protect steep slopes, floodplains and wetlands from improper site development • Continuing the cleanup of leaking underground storage tanks

G. What are the plan recommendations? G. What are the plan recommendations?

7. Economic Development PlanÆ 8. Downtown Revitalization PlanÆ • Improving economic development opportunities byÆ • Creating a comprehensive, coordinated and continuing program byÆ – Addressing decaying and blighted properties through incentives and enforcement actions – Establishing a public/private partnership to oversee downtown revitalization – Promoting economic development opportunities in and around the City – Marketing downtown – Promoting the transportation opportunities of I-69 and CSX RR – Continued streetscape improvement – Encouraging the development of additional retail and personal services – Providing adequate parking – Encouraging new commercial structures on vacant commercial properties 9. Housing Preservation Plan Æ – Promoting programs that facilitate capital startup for small businesses – Encouraging the development of lodging for tourists and visitors • Developing a dilapidated housing program to return abandoned – Providing adequate infrastructure for existing and proposed development sites properties to tax rolls, pursuing federal and state programs for – Promoting more opportunities for export business development housing rehabilitation loans – Providing incentives to attract and retain businesses, reuse vacant commercial and industrial buildings 10. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Program – Placing an emphasis on downtown revitalization efforts • Adopt new comprehensive plan to better compete with other • Preparing an economic development strategy and action communities for State and Federal grants program for Loogootee H. What commitments are needed? I. Why act now?

1. Guides public and private decisions relative to land 1. Adoption of Plan by Plan Commission after use development and infrastructure improvements public hearing and recommendation to City to capture the development opportunities of I-69 Council and WestGate @ Crane 2. Adoption of Plan by City Council through a 2. Enables the City to better compete with other communities for State and Federal grants and loans resolution (resolution = guidance) not 3. Establishes the foundation for planning under State Æ ordinance (ordinance = law) Does not statutes, enables the city to investigate land use affect land use rights controls at anytime in the future of the city’s own choosing, and avoids starting over again from scratch in the future

Thank You! Loogootee Comprehensive Plan i | 4 0 ..... 1 ...... 2 ...... 5 ...... 13 ...... 17 ...... 10 ...... 13 ...... 4 ...... 7 ...... 17 ...... 23 ...... 23 ...... 24 ...... 1 ...... 13 ...... 25 ...... 23 ...... 7 ...... 23 ...... 7 ...... 17 ...... 10 ...... 2 ...... 25 ...... 10 ...... 2 ...... 13 ...... 7 ...... 2 ...... 5 ...... 1 ...... 10 ...... ES-1 ...... 1 ...... 17 ...... 7 ...... 7 Table of Contents Table ...... 2 Table of Contents of Table ...... 1. Review of Land Use Change Proposals ...... Use Change Proposals 1. Review of Land ...... 2. Foundation for Land Use Controls ...... 4. Other Uses ...... 1. History of the Community ...... 2. Historic Structures 2. Organization ...... 2. Organization ...... 3. Planning Process ...... 4. Planning Period ...... Area 5. Planning ...... 3. Basis for Capital Improvement Programs ...... 1. Relation to Community Growth 1. Interstate 69 Community Planning Program ...... Planning Program 1. Interstate 69 Community 1. Population Characteristics ...... 1. Population Characteristics 2. Demographic Characteristics ...... 2. Demographic Characteristics ...... a. Male/Female Population B. USE ...... B. USE ...... 1) a. Consistency with Future Land Use Map (Test 4 ...... 2) 4 Consistency with Development Review Guidelines (Test b...... Tests to General Consistency c. Exceptions Chapter 2: Community Setting ...... A. LOCATION ...... B. HISTORIC ...... Purpose 2...... Topography ...... ENVIRONMENT C. NATURAL Agriculture 2. c...... Topography and Terrain a...... b. Soils ...... Absorption Fields Tank d. Ratings for Septic 1 Executive Summary ...... Executive Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter A. FOUNDATION ...... e. Forest Lands f. Karst ...... Features 3. Water ...... a. Groundwater Resources ...... b. Streams and Floodplains ...... 4. Nature ...... c. Wetlands ...... CHARACTERISTICS D. SOCIAL ...... a. Conservancy District ...... and Endangered Species Threatened b. Wildlife Habitat and 19 Age ...... Areas and Recreation c. Managed Lands, Natural 19 ...... Disposal and Storage d. Permitted Waste 20 b...... a. Existing Population ...... b. Projected Population c. Education ...... 26 d. Ethnicity ...... 26 3. Income Characteristics ...... 27 4. Housing Characteristics ...... 27 a. Existing Housing ...... 27 b. New Housing Permits ...... 30 c. Projected Housing Units ...... 30 Comprehensive Plan d. Housing Affordability ...... 31 e. Existing Housing Conditions ...... 31 E. ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS ...... 33 1. Workforce Characteristics ...... 33 a. Existing Workforce ...... 33

Loogootee b. Projected Workforce ...... 34 2. Employers/Jobs ...... 34 a. Existing Jobs ...... 34 b. Projected Jobs ...... 36 3. Commuting and Travel Time ...... 36

Chapter 3: Assessment of Existing Conditions

A. LAND USE ...... 39 1. Existing Land Use ...... 39 a. Residential ...... 39 b. Commercial ...... 42 c. Industrial ...... 43 d. Public/Quasi-Public ...... 43 e. Agricultural/Forest Land ...... 44 f. Vacant Land ...... 44 2. Existing Land Use Controls ...... 45 3. Projected Land Use ...... 45 a. Residential ...... 45 b. Commercial ...... 45 c. Industrial ...... 46 d. Public/Quasi-Public ...... 46 e. Conclusion ...... 46 B. TRANSPORTATION ...... 47 1. Introduction ...... 47 2. Highway Functional Classiﬁ cation ...... 47 a. Major Arterials ...... 47 b. Minor Arterials ...... 48 c. Collector Streets ...... 48 d. Local Streets ...... 48 3. Thoroughfare Network ...... 48 a. Martin County ...... 48 b. Loogootee ...... 49 c. Maintenance Responsibility ...... 49 4. Physical Characteristics ...... 49 a. Roadways ...... 49 b. Bikeways/Walkways ...... 51 5. Trafﬁ c Volumes ...... 51 6. Roadway Improvements ...... 52

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Chapter 6: Recommendations

Loogootee A. LAND USE DEVELOPMENT PLAN ...... 79 1. Land Use Development Recommendation ...... 79 a. Agricultural/Forest Land ...... 79 b. Residential ...... 80 c. Commercial ...... 85 d. Industrial ...... 85 e. Public/Quasi Public ...... 86 2. Land Use Development Implementation ...... 86 B. TRANSPORTATION/THOROUGHFARE ...... 87 1. Transportation/Thoroughfare Recommendation ...... 87 a. Defi nition of Thoroughfare Plan ...... 87 b. Purpose of the Thoroughfare Plan ...... 87 c. Functional Classifi cation ...... 87 d. Thoroughfare Typical Cross-Sections...... 89 e. Access Management ...... 90 f. Thoroughfare Improvements ...... 94 2. Transportation/Thoroughfare Implementation ...... 96 C. UTILITIES ...... 97 1. Utilities Recommendation ...... 97 2. Utilities Plan Implementation ...... 97 D. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES ...... 98 1. Community Facilities and Services Recommendation...... 98 2. Community Facilities and Services Implementation ...... 98 E. OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ...... 98 1. Open Space and Recreation Recommendation ...... 98 2. Open Space and Recreation Implementation ...... 99 F. ENVIRONMENTAL ...... 99 1. Environmental Recommendation ...... 99 a. Historic Buildings ...... 99 b. Prime Agricultural Lands ...... 100 c. Forest Lands ...... 100 d. Karst Topography ...... 100 e. Steep Slopes ...... 100 f. Streams, Wetlands and Floodplains ...... 100 g. Ground Water Resources ...... 100 h. Wildlife habitats, Preserved Natural Areas and High Quality Natural Communities ...... 100 i. Locally Defi ned Natural Resources ...... 103 j. Permitted Waste Disposal and Storage ...... 103 2. Environmental Implementation ...... 103

Page iv iv | Table of Contents Loogootee Comprehensive Plan v | 07 .105 .109 ...104 ...... 109 ...... 110 ...... D-1 ...... 106 ...... 103 ...... 104 ...... 105 ...... 22 ...... 109 ...... ES-5 ...... 3 ...... 108 ...... 21 ...... 8 ...... 9 ...... 18 ...... B-1 ...... 14 ...... 27 ...... 110 ...... 25 ...... 28 ...... 109 ...... 26 ...... C-1 ...... 12 ...... 29 ...... 32 ...... 30 ...... 109 ...... 15 Table of Contents Table ...... 108 List of Figures ...... A-1 ...... 11 ...... 24 ned Natural Resources ...... 106 ned Natural Resources fi Figure ES-1: Loogootee Future Land Use ...... Use Figure ES-1: Loogootee Future Land ...... Area Potential Extraterritorial Figure 1: Loogootee’s ...... Figure 2: Loogootee Location Map ...... Figure 3: Loogootee Points of Interest Map Topographic Figure 4: USGS ...... Figure 5: Prime Farmland ...... Tanks Figure 6: Soil Suitability for Septic Figure 7: Forest lands...... and Floodplains Figure 8: Wetlands ...... Figure 9: Outdoor Recreation Facilities ...... Disposal and Storage Figure 10: Permitted Waste Figure 11: Population Trends Trends Population Figure 11: Figure 12: Population Forecasts...... Figure 13: Population Pyramid Attainment...... Figure 14: Educational ...... Figure 15: Household Income ...... Figure 16: Housing Value ...... Age of Housing Figure 17: Figure 18: House Rating...... H. Downtown Revitalization ...... H. Downtown Revitalization ...... I. HOUSING ...... 108 Revitalization Recommendation 1. Downtown Revitalization Implementation 2. Downtown ...... J. CONCLUSION Recommendation 1. Housing ...... Plan Implementation 1. Comprehensive ...... G. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ...... 106 Storage Disposal and Waste i. Permitted ...... d. Steep Slopes ...... 105 and Floodplains Wetlands e. Streams, ...... Resources f. Ground Water ...... 105 Areas and High Quality Natural Communities Preserved Natural g. Wildlife Habitats, h. Locally De ...... 106 1. Economic Development Recommendation ...... 1 2. Economic Development Implementation ...... Prioritization ...... Implementation 2. Housing 3...... Assistance Programs 2. Financial Appendices Tables A: Socioeconomic Appendix ...... Appendix B: Community Survey ...... Appendix C: Sign-In Sheets ...... Comments Appendix D: Public Hearing and Written ...... c. Forest Lands ...... a. Historic Buildings ...... Lands Agricultural b. Prime Figure 19: Labor Force ...... 33 Figure 20: Employment by Major Sector for Martin County...... 34 Figure 21: Employment by Major Sector for Loogootee ...... 35 Figure 22: Commuters To and From Martin County ...... 37 Figure 23: Commuting Time ...... 38 Figure 24: Loogootee Existing Land Use ...... 40 Figure 25: Loogootee Two-Mile Fringe Existing Land Use ...... 41 Comprehensive Plan Figure 26: Functional Classifi cation ...... 50 Figure 27: Annual Average Daily Traffi c Volumes ...... 53 Figure 28: Schools and Recreational Areas ...... 56 Figure 29: Loogootee Existing Land Use ...... 81 Figure 30: Loogootee Existing and Potential Land Use ...... 82

Loogootee Figure 31: Loogootee Future Land Use ...... 83 Figure 32: Loogootee Typical Cross Section ...... 91 Figure 33: Loogootee Typical Cross Section ...... 92 Figure 34: INDOT Design Standards for Rural Roads ...... 93 Figure 35: Loogootee Composite Environmental Map ...... 101

List of Tables

Table 1: IDEM Wellhead Protection Program Tracking Database - Loogootee Water Works Records ...... 17 Table 2: Loogootee Existing Land Use ...... 39 Table 3: Community Survey Results...... 63 Table A-1: Population Trends...... A-2 Table A-2: Population Forecast...... A-2 Table A-3: Demographic Characteristics ...... A-3 Table A-4: Family Income ...... A-4 Table A-5: Housing Characteristics...... A-5 Table A-6: Housing Forecasts...... A-6 Table A-7: Labor Force ...... A-7 Table A-8: Employment...... A-7 Table A-9: Commuters ...... A-8 Table A-10: Travel Time ...... A-8

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cation of growth and development issues through the Land Use Plan Steering cation of growth

le containing – fi fi nd? ects the values of the community in balancing the competition for land to sustain the competition for land to sustain the of the community in balancing the ects the values fi fl oodplains, wetlands, wildlife habitats, managed lands and natural areas, recreation areas, oodplains, wetlands, wildlife habitats, managed features (steep slopes, soils and prime farmlands, forests, groundwater resources, streams, features (steep slopes, soils and prime fl of existing and projected demographic and economic and waste disposal), and generation characteristics; land use (derived from a an assessment of existing and projected a review of historic structures, a of existing and planned transportation, utility and community facility improvements; and of existing and planned transportation, an identi and interviews of community leaders. Commitee, a communitywide survey a) b) c) A rich heritage of historic structures (Houghton House and Routt House on SR 550 southeast of the rich heritage of historic structures (Houghton House and Routt House on SR 550 southeast A A community pro A goals, objectives, and guidelines. future vision for the community setting forth development policies, A development, transportation, utilities, community facilities and Recommendations covering land use environmental protection, economic development, downtown services, open space and recreation, and plan implementation. revitalization, housing preservation, • 1. 2. 3. The Comprehensive Plan Community Pro The Indiana Department of Transportation provided an I-69 Community Planning Program grant to Loogootee provided an I-69 Community Planning Program Transportation The Indiana Department of in to the economic development and growth opportunities of I-69 and to assist the community in responding major communities in the These grants were made available to all counties and protecting natural resources. to County in a collaborative effort I-69 corridor from Evansville to Indianapolis. Loogootee joined with Martin Plan and a Martin County Land Use qualify for the maximum grant amount to produce a Loogootee Land Use Plan. What did the plan What geographic area does it cover? the contiguous unincorporated area The comprehensive plan covers the incorporated area of Loogootee and planning authority within the within two miles of the city limits. If the city wishes to exercise extra-territorial from the Martin County and Daviess unincorporated area of its two-mile fringe, permission must be sought County Boards of Commissioners. What brought it about? What does it include? series), the for a comprehensive plan (IC 36-7-4-500 state statutory requirements Exceeding the minimum includes: comprehensive plan What is it? What is It addresses of the community. development the future physical Loogootee directs plan for The comprehensive (roads and utilities) to improvement of the infrastructure accommodate future activities, the the use of land to of its residents, recreation facilities to meet the needs the provision of community and sustain development, the Ultimately, to protect the heritage of the community. natural and historic amenities and the preservation re comprehensive plan economic vitality and the quality of life of the community. It is the collective vision for the physical future of It is the collective and the quality of life of the community. economic vitality Loogootee. ES-2 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Executive Summary An aginghousingstockwith morethanhalfofitshousingunitsover45yearsold. statewide. A greaterpercentageofthehouseholdslivinginmobile homesat22percentcomparedto7 and ahigherpercentofthehouseholdsinpovertythan Indiana. A medianhouseholdincome thatis84percentofinMartinCountyand73Indiana; A populationwithalower educationalattainmentthanthewholeofIndiana. A medianageof41years, fargreaterthanIndianaat35years. population loss. may boostLoogootee’s populationbyabout149personstheyear2030,offsetting theforecasted 2,585 persons)regardlessoftheforecastsource.However, theWestGate @Crane Technology Park No forecastedpopulationgrowthbetweentheyear2007 (with2,606persons)andtheyear2030 the WhiteRiverandpassesfromWabash LowlandregionintotheCrawfordUpdate region. County. Severe environmentalconstraintstourbangrowthgrowasoneapproachestheEastForkof Few severeenvironmentalconstraintstoexpandedurbangrowthcomparedthebalanceofMartin and statelandsaresharedwiththecounty. state paymentsinlieuofpropertytaxeshaveevaporated;andlittleincomefromtimbersalesonfederal Forest). Nearly40percentofthelandareainMartinCountyisexemptfrompropertytaxes;federaland signi managed landareaisWest BoggsLakebeyond twomilesoftheLoogooteecitylimits. Yet, Martinhas Few publiclymanagedlandssuchastheLoogooteeCityParkandFountainPark. The nearestlarge manufacturing industryuntil1947. fanshell musselsfoundinseveralbendsoftheWhiteRiverwereonceexploitedforathrivingbutton presently protectedbypubliclymanagedlandareasorconservationeasements. The nowprotected River. MostendangeredspeciessightingsandhighqualitynaturalcommunitiesinMartinCountyare two-mile fringe,andaconcentrationwildlifehabitatsalongthe endangered speciessightingsontheagriculturallandsinDaviessCountytowardedgeof No wildlifehabitatsor“highqualitynaturalcommunities”inabuttingthecity, afewthreatenedand East ForkoftheWhiteRiveraboutonemileeastLoogootee. tributary ofBoggsCreekonthenortheastLoogootee,andamajor A limited Creek. A wellheadprotectionareaalongtheWhiteRivereastofLoogooteenearcon and 17springs)existingintheeasternMartinCounty. No karsttopographicwithinthetwo-milefringeofcity, althoughsigni of theEastForkWhiteRiver. Forestlands associatedwithFriendsCreekinsouthwestLoogooteeandthewesternescarpment US 231andMt.PleasantRoad. Prime farmlandlocatedonthewestsideofcityinDaviessCountyandanareasouthat Poor soilsbeyondthecitythatposeverylimitedconditionsforon-siteseptic slopes inthetwo-milefringeapproachingEastForkofWhiteRivereastcity. Limited steepsslopesalongtheedgeofFriendsCreekinsouthwestLoogooteeandsigni were conducted. would beeligiblefortheNationalandIndianaRegistersofHistoricSitesStructuresifaninventory more sitesinandarounddowntownLoogootee(suchastheSt.JohnCatholicChurchCemetery) only theOldCountyCourthouseisonNationalRegisterofHistoricSitesinMartinCounty, many Pinnacle Rock,HouseBluffs ofBeaverBendandJugRock)eastthecitynearShoals.While city), historicsites(West BoggsLakenorthofthecity)andsigni fi cant managedlands(CraneNavalWeapons Center, HoosierNational ForestandMartinState fl oodplain corridoralongFriendsCreekwithsomewetlands,anarrow fi fl cant geologicalfeatures (SpoutSpring, oodplain oftheEastForkWhite fl oodplainwithwetlandsalongthe fi cant karstfeatures(69caves fi elds. fl uence withBoggs fl oodplain alonga fi cant steep cant Loogootee Comprehensive Plan

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ed new schools, but improvements to existing schools in the Loogootee Community School ed new schools, but improvements to existing schools in the fi accommodate within the existing city limits to land suitable for development cient vacant fi Need for intense sense of community (community pride). need to better market and celebrate ourselves. We Need to facilitate capital startup for entrepreneurs (need to create successes). Concern about vacant properties. Need a comprehensive educational approach. Need for shovel ready commerce area for new development. Need businesses that attract visitors. Lack of housing for tourists and visitors. paradigms). different (people’s Need to address cultural differences Need to address junk vehicles and trashy properties. Corporation of 1,047 students in 2009 is likely to be needed over the next decades. Corporation of 1,047 students in 2009 However, old clay sanitary sewers with stormwater in However, extended to accommodate growth on the edges of Loogootee. waterlines and sewer lines must be a need for improvements to recreation need for a neighborhood park on the north side of the city and A facilities at the existing City Park. that ensures the community is eligible for federal recreation An existing parks and recreation plan grants for park improvements. No identi forecasted growth. to the north via US 231, west via US 50 and about 16 miles miles to the about 11 Future access to I-69 by year 2015. proposed for construction because the relocation of US 50 for 13.5 miles through Martin No major roadway improvement projects Most funded transportation projects in or near the city County for $255 million remains unfunded. from US 50 to US 150), bridge replacements (US 231 over involve roadway resurfacing (SR 550 (US 50 at Pine Street) and sidewalk improvements. Friends Creek), intersection improvements and wastewater treatment plants that can accommodate growth. Recently upgraded water treatment A projected decrease of 44 housing units from 2000 to 2030. However, the WestGate @ Crane WestGate the to 2030. However, units from 2000 of 44 housing projected decrease A who choose to live new employees accommodate the housing units to may require 60 Park Technology units. for housing the decline in demand offsetting in Loogootee, jobs) that could be (at 3,759 jobs) and 2030 (at 3,405 decline of 354 jobs between 2000 projected A Park. Technology @ Crane employees of the WestGate by 25 jobs due to resident offset and redistribution of to accommodate internal growth demand for 274 acres of land projected A could add Park Technology @ Crane The stimulus of the WestGate year 2030. development to the who chose to uses to support the employees for residential and other nonindustrial another 23 acres live in Loogootee. Insuf • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Steering Commitee were: The comprehensive plan was developed through four meetings of a steering committee of local residents, two through four meetings of a steering committee of local residents, The comprehensive plan was developed a vision of the community and future land use/infrastructure alternatives, public open houses on the future The top issues indenti of community leaders. communitywide survey and interviews How was it developed? ES-4 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan The comprehensiveplanmakesthefollowingrecommendations: The statedprioritiesofthecomprehensiveplanare: What aretheplanrecommendations? The questionsreceiving83percentormoreagreementforthecommunitysurveysreturnedwere: | • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Executive Summary Mt. PleasantRoad(southof Loogootee)toCR132(northofLoogootee. The possiblefutureimprovement ofUS231alongthecountylineonwestside ofLoogooteefrom of Loogootee. The needtoimproveUS50throughLoogooteewith a US50Connectorshownaroundthesouthside Typical crosssectionsfor thoroughfareright-of-waypreservationanddesign. Locations forfuturelanduseopportunitiesinandaroundLoogootee(seeFigureES-1). return propertiestothetaxrollsasrevenuegenerators,andimprovesidewalks. Continuing housinganddowntownrevitalizationprogramstoencouragestructurerehabilitation, water andsewerlinestocreateshovelreadydevelopmentsites. the MartinCounty Alliance forEconomicGrowthoneconomicdevelopmentopportunities,andextending Enhancing economicgrowthbypromotingnewretailandpersonalservicesbusinesses,workingwith Development standards(zoningandsubdivisionregulation)areneededtoprotectpropertyvalues. We needtobettermarketandcelebrateourselves. Need forintensesenseofcommunity(communitypride). Concern aboutvacantproperties. Loogootee shouldencourageandincreaseretailbusinessespersonalservices. Economic developmentneedstobepromotedinLoogootee. assets). 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Executive Summary Loogootee Comprehensive Plan t fi ES-7 | ltration into sewers. ltration fi ow/in fl Executive Summary oodplains and wetlands from inappropriate fl City of Loogootee where ll and contiguous development to the fi oodplains, wetlands and wildlife habitats. fl the White River Boggs Creek and the East Fork of Creek, West oodplains of Friends fl Addressing decaying and blighted properties through a combination of incentives and enforcement Addressing decaying and blighted properties actions. Promoting economic development opportunities in and around Loogootee. CSX railroad. Promoting the transportation opportunities associated with I-69 and the services for residents. Encouraging the development of additional retail businesses and personal Encouraging new commercial structures on vacant commercial properties. Promoting programs that facilitate capital startup for small businesses. Encouraging the development of hotels and motels for tourists and visitors. commercial and residential Providing adequate infrastructure to existing and proposed industrial, sites for immediate development. Promoting more opportunities for export business development. Providing incentives to attract and retain businesses. Providing incentives to reuse vacant industrial and commercial structures. Placing an emphasis on downtown revitalization efforts. • • • • • • • • • • • • The extension of County Line Road from Park Street across the CSX Railroad to CR 132 to provide to CR 132 to provide the CSX Railroad Street across Road from Park of County Line The extension to the Loogootee improving access side of Loogootee facility on the west north-south a continuous School Complex. Community County Line Street (US 50) from the Daviess addition of sidewalks along Broadway Reconstruction and 231) from Broadway Street to Church (US Avenue Kennedy and along John F. to East Second Street using Federal underway on local streets improvements of 8,600 feet are already Street. (Sidewalk funds.) Enhancement Transportation Boggs Lake and areas such as West communities and major recreation connecting incorporated Trails the Martin State Forest. accommodate to ensure adequate capacity to and wastewater treatment plants Monitoring water anticipated growth. and stormwater in of aging clay sanitary sewers Addressing the problems Provision of sanitary sewers and water lines to accommodate new development on the edge of the c new development on the sewers and water lines to accommodate Provision of sanitary the city and between US 231 and SR 550 including possible industrial sites along US 50 east of city, southeast of the city. and Recreation Master Plan of 2008. Implementation of the Loogootee Parks preservation and the grants and tax incentives available for Educating the community about historic structures. maintenance and rehabilitation of historic the completion of an inventory of historic structures comparable to Participating with Martin County in the other 84 counties in Indiana. for major construction projects. Check of archaeological site records future land use pattern that focuses on in A to minimize the adverse impact on prime farmlands. centralized sewers can be readily extended (through private dedication or voluntary acquisition by non-pro The creation of conservancy areas entities) along the to protect steep slopes, steep slopes, Following IDEM rules to protect development. tanks through actions of IDEM and private property owners. Cleaning up leaking underground storage by: Improving economic development opportunities • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ES-8 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan Adoption oftheLoogooteeComprehensivePlan: Why actnow? The followingactionsarerecommended: What commitmentsareneeded? | 3. 2. 1. 2. 1. • • • • Executive Summary vision forLoogooteeintheinterim. this opportunitytomeetthestateplanningprerequisites today, andothersmaybeplanningthefuture of thecity’s ownchoosing.Loogooteemuststartoveragaininthefutureifcommunitypasses up for suchplanning,andenablesthecitytoinvestigate landusecontrolsanytimeinthefutureatatime Establishes thefoundationunderstatestatuteforland useplanningbymeetingthestateprerequisite loans. There areimmediateandon-goingneeds forwhichthecitymayobtain Enables thecitytobettercompetewithothercommunitiesforstateandfederalprogramgrants opportunities. that planaheadandcooperatewithotherlevelsofgovernmentrepeatthebene @ Crane Technology Park.Economicdevelopmentimpact studieshaveshownthatcommunities to takeadvantageoftheeconomicdevelopmentopportunitiesassociatedwithI-69andWestGate Guides publicandprivatedecisionsrelativetolandusedevelopmentinfrastructureimprovements Council afterapublichearingful Adoption oftheLoogooteeComprehensivePlanbyresolutionCommissionandCity by theCityCouncil. The Loogootee Advisory PlanCommissiontoholdapublichearingontheplanandrecommendadoption fl pedestrian facilities,sanitarysewer/potablewater/stormwaterfacilityimprovements,andprotectionof rehabilitation, historicstructurepreservation,recreationlandandfacilityimprovements,bicycle programs foreconomicdevelopmentanddowntownrevitalization,commercialresidentialstructure Adoption ofthecomprehensiveplantobebettercompetewithothercommunitiesforstateandfederal in housingrehabilitationandmaintenance. Considering thedevelopmentofadilapidatedhousingprogramandpursinggrantsloanstoassist through improvingstreetscapeandbuildingstoprovidingadequateparking. a public-privatepartnershiptooverseethedowntownrevitalizationaddressingeverythingfrommarketing Creating acomprehensive,coordinatedandcontinuingdowntownrevitalizationprogrambyestablishing fostered byInterstate69. and developingaregionalapproach. This willcapitalizeontheeconomicdevelopmentopportunities and marketingofexistingpotentialsites,promotingsmallbusinesses,developing de Preparing aneconomicdevelopmentstrategyandactionprogramforLoogooteeidentifyingassets, oodplains/wetland/wildlife areas. oodplains/wetland/wildlife fi ning emergingbusiness sectors,creatingabusinessretentionandattractionprogram,developing fi lling staterequirements. fi nancial assistance. nancial fi ts oftheeconomic fi nancial resources Chapter 1: Introduction Loogootee

A. FOUNDATION

1. INTERSTATE 69 COMMUNITY PLANNING PROGRAM Comprehensvie Plan

The Loogootee Comprehensive Plan is being completed through a grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). As the Loogootee Comprehensive Plan will fulﬁ ll the Indiana Statutory requirements for a comprehensive plan (IC 36-7-4-500 et seq.), the document will become the Loogootee Comprehensive Plan if the Loogootee City Council adopts the plan by resolution after a public hearing and recommendation of the Advisory Plan Commission. The I-69 Community Planning Program was created by INDOT to aid the local communities along the proposed I-69 corridor in planning for their future. The Indiana Department of Transportation recognized the need to encourage local communities to protect natural resources, manage growth and promote economic development associated with I-69. The Community Planning Program was established in the I-69 Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). Following the FEIS, the Tier 1 Record of Decision (ROD) established 31 counties, cities and towns along the selected corridor to be eligible for a community planning grant. Loogootee is one of the eligible places and received grant approval on October 25, 2007 from INDOT to create a Loogootee Comprehensive Plan taking the proposed I-69 corridor into account. The State of Indiana executed the grant agreement with Martin County, who is serving as the lead agency in an inter-local agreement between Loogootee and Martin County. The city retained Bernardin, Lochmueller and Associates, Inc. on April 29th, 2008 to prepare the Loogootee Comprehensive Plan for the incorporated area and two-mile fringe.

2. PURPOSE

The Loogootee Comprehensive Plan directs the future physical development of the community by serving as the key policy guide for public and private decision makers if adopted as a comprehensive plan under state statute. It addresses the use of land to accommodate future activities, the phasing of infrastructure (roads and utilities) to support development, the provision of community facilities to meet the needs of residents, and the preservation of natural and man-made amenities to protect the heritage of the community. Ultimately, the comprehensive plan reﬂ ects the values of the community in balancing the competition for land to sustain the economic vitality and the quality of life of the community. It is the collective vision for the future of Loogootee.

According to the Indiana Code (IC 36-7-4-501), the purpose of the comprehensive plan is to provide for “the promotion of public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, or the general welfare and for the sake of efﬁ ciency and economy in the process of development.” Finally, its adoption is a prerequisite to adoption (if the community so chooses) of a variety of land use controls (zoning, subdivision, planned unit development, site plan review and thoroughfare regulations) for achieving the community’s future vision, and provides a longrange framework for developing capital improvement programs.

The City of Loogootee has never had a comprehensive or any type of land use control such as a zoning ordinance or subdivision control ordinance. The community issues local building permits. Indiana Code requires that a comprehensive plan be completed before a community decides (if ever) to create zoning or subdivision control ordinances. The adoption of this comprehensive plan will allow Loogootee to create and adopt, if so desired, zoning and subdivision control ordinances that are consistent with the plan.

3. ORGANIZATION

The comprehensive plan is being prepared by Bernardin, Lochmueller and Associates, Inc. under contract to the Martin County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the City of Loogootee through an Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) I-69 Community Planning Program grant. The purpose of the INDOT grant is to assist the community in responding to the economic development and growth opportunities of I-69 and in protecting natural resources. It will be reviewed and adopted by the Loogootee Advisory Plan Commission (created May 11, 2009) and the Loogootee City Council after several public forums and a formal public hearing. However, adoption of the comprehensive plan may not compel the City Council to prepare and adopt any land use control.

Chapter 1: Introduction | 1 2 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | comply withapplicable developmentreview guidelines. proposal should beconsistentwiththe future landusedesignation ontheFutureLandUse Mapandshould Land UseMapaswellapplicable developmentreviewguidelinesofthecomprehensive plan. The rezoning subsequently adopted.In thecaseofrezoningapplications,considerationshould begiventotheFuture (amendments tothezoning districtmap)orFutureLandUseMapamendments, ifzoningcontrolsare The comprehensiveplan must beconsideredbythePlanCommissioninrecommendations onrezonings protection, historicpreservationanddowntownrevitalization. variety ofpublicprogramsrangingfromeconomicdevelopment andhousingimprovementtoenvironmental improvement programs,ifsuchtoolsareadopted. Finally, thecomprehensiveplanprovidesguidanceona relation totheplan. The planalsoservesasaguideforsubdivisionregulations, zoningordinancesandcapital ordinance isadopted)bythePlanCommission,proposed changesaretobeconsideredandevaluatedin of requestsforchangesinlanduse(i.e.,rezoningproposals andFutureLandUseMapamendments,ifazoning actions anddecisions,publicexpendituresoninfrastructure tosupportlanduseactivities.Priorapproval The comprehensiveplanisaframeworkandguidefor landuseregulations(ifanyareadopted),development B. these recommendations,willbethesameforbothplans. of LoogooteewillcollaborateonrecommendationsforthedevelopmentfringeareaLoogootee, and comprehensive planatthesametimeascityisworkingonitsplan. Accordingly, MartinCountyandtheCity Loogootee. UnderthesameI-69CommunityPlanningProgramgrant,MartinCountyisalsoworking on a (two-mile fringe)areabeyondthecity’s boundary. Figure1showsthelocationoftwo-milefringearound The LoogooteeComprehensivePlanencompassestheincorporatedareaofandextraterritorial 6. comprehensive planthroughareviewevery assumptions andtomakemid-courseadjustmentsasneededachievethefutureenvisionedby the future arealwaysmoreaccuratethanthedistantfuture. Accordingly, itisdesirabletoreviewtheunderlying use needs.Becauseconditionsanddevelopmentassumptionschangeovertime,forecastsfortheimmediate land useneeds. The desiredfuturelandusepatternaddressesthepreferredlocationforsatisfyingthese population andeconomicforecastshavebeenpreparedfortheyear2030toguidedeterminationoffuture The comprehensiveplanwillusetheyear2030ashorizonfordevelopmentofcommunity. Thus, 5. two publicforumsatmajorprojectmilestonesandaformalhearing. Broader communityinputwillbeachievedthroughinterviewswithleaders,apublicopinionsurvey, The LoogooteeLandUsePlanSteeringCommiteewillmeeteveryothermonthtodevelopthis citizens overaneight-monthperiod. The processinvolvesfourmajorsteps: This 4. 1. Chapter 1:Introduction R P P P USE 4) 3) 2) 1) LANNING LANNING LANNING EVIEW ﬁ rst comprehensiveplanwillbepreparedthroughaninteractiveprocesswithcommunityleadersand documenting thedesiredlandusepatternandassociatedinfrastructure. vision, evaluating alternativefuturedevelopmentpatternsandsupportinginfrastructuretoachievethe preparing avisionofwherethecommunitydesirestobeinfuture, development policiescontinue, developing apro

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A. LOCATION

Loogootee is located in southwestern Indiana at the intersection of US 231 and US 50/150 in western Martin Comprehensive Plan County. The city is located within Perry Township, south of Crane and west of Shoals (See Figure 2 for the location map). The Loogootee metropolitan area is located approximately 69 miles northeast of Evansville, and the Washington and Vincennes and urban areas are 11 and 36 miles, respectively, to the west. Loogootee is the largest of the three incorporated communities in Martin County and had a population of 2,606 persons in 2007 according to U.S. Census estimates. The city’s 2007 population was just over two-thirds higher than the population of Shoals (791 persons) and had over 90 percent more persons than Crane (216 persons). There are two U.S. Highways in Martin County, US 231 and US 50/150. US 231 links Loogootee to I-70 and I-64 and gives access to the closest interstate, I-64, which is about 35 miles south of Loogootee. US 50/150 provides access to Washington, Bedford and Paoli. When I-69 is completed from I-64 in Evansville to Indianapolis, Loogootee will have access within 11 miles of the proposed US 50/150 interchange with I-69 and 16 miles of the of the US 231 interchange. Figure 3 shows major points of interest in Loogootee including parks and recreational areas, schools, churches and cemeteries, while Figure 28 includes the schools and recreational areas with speciﬁ c names and locations.

B. HISTORIC

1. HISTORY OF COMMUNITY

Many businesses have shaped the City of Loogootee and its people. Loogootee was incorporated in 1853. In the mid 1800’s, Upton Stuckey discovered the abundance of high quality yellow-loess clay located between Shoals and Loogootee. Between 1870 and 1892, Devol and Catterson operated two pottery kilns that produced over 92,000 gallons of stoneware annually. Near that time, John Doyle opened the ﬁ rst Brick yard. Doyle’s success led William Lawhead to create his own brick kiln which is now the location of the Loogootee Clay Products Corporation. Lawhead’s bricks and tiles were known as the ﬁ nest on the market. Many of the homes built during this time feature Lawhead bricks. Around 1902, large amounts of sand and natural gas were discovered, leading to the creation of multiple glass companies. By 1915, however, these glass companies closed due to the severe decline in natural gas resources.

2. HISTORIC STRUCTURES

There are no structures in Loogootee listed on the National Register of Historical Places1. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana jointly conduct historic structures inventories throughout the state. However, Martin County is one of the few counties that have never had an inventory completed. For this reason, additional studies may be warranted in any future developments.

The Martin County Historic Society identiﬁ es ten sites and four structures as being historic in the county. Two of those structures are located near Loogootee. They are two Stage Coach Houses located southeast of the city on SR 550, Routt House and Houghton House. State Road 550 was once known as the New Albany-Vincennes Trace in the mid 1800’s. Houghton House, built in 1835 by a Civil War veteran Major William Houghton, was part of the Underground Railroad. Routt House was constructed in 1832 and is the only remaining building in, what was once known as, the Town of Mount Pleasant. Both historic homes are private residences.

C. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

1. RELATION TO COMMUNITY GROWTH

The natural setting of a community generally determines constraints to urban development. The natural resources (i.e., mineral resources, topography, forested areas, etc.) of a community are an indicator of economic development opportunities. While some natural resources facilitate economic development, others

1 Martin County Historical Places. Accessed on 06/01/09. http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/

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t e Road 550 Road Queen Loogootee LocationMap City of Loogootee ¤ £ 231 ¤ £ 231 Loogootee Crane ¤ £ Weaons Support Weaons 50 Crane Naval Center Shoals Forest Martin State National Hoosier Forest ¤ £ ¤ £ 50 150 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 9 | 50 £ ¤ Miles Private recreation Ê Loogootee 0.3 East ElementaryEast St. John Cemetery St. John's Catholic Church 00.6 Church Christ Chapter 2: Community Setting Faith Baptist Church of Fountain Park Tabernacle Blessings Loogootee Old Trinity Gospel Goodwill Cemetery Christian Church Gymnasium 231 £ ¤ Loogootee Points of Interest Loogootee 231 £ ¤ 50 Figure 3: Figure 3: £ ¤ St. John's Maranatha Tabernacle Lutheran Church Center Church Loogootee United Church Methodist City Park Loogoote Loogootee Revival Loogoote Loogoote Jr/Sr High School West ElementaryWest Churches/Cemeteries Education Parks/Recreation Points of Interest of Points 10 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan meta/m5566.html 2 USDA NaturalResourcesConservation Service.“De season oritisprotectedfrom eroded orsaturatedwithwaterforlongperiodsoftime,anditeitherdoesnot salt orsodium,andfewnorocks.Itssoilsarepermeabletowaterair. Primefarmlandisnotexcessively favorable temperatureandgrowingseason,anacceptablelevelofacidityoralkalinity, anacceptablecontentof In general,primefarmlandhasanadequateanddependablewatersupplyfromprecipitationorirrigation, a high yieldsofcropsinaneconomicmanneriftreatedandmanagedaccordingtoacceptablefarmingmethods. has thecombinationofsoilproperties,growingseason,andmoisturesupplyneededtoproducesustained could becropland,pastureland,rangeland,forestlandorotherland,butnoturbanbuilt-upwater).” It for producingfood,feed,forage, Conservation Service(NRCS)as“landthathasthebestcombinationofphysicalandchemicalcharacteristics Prime farmlandisde c. have veryslowpermeability. as verylimitedtodevelopmentbecauseof 2 percentslopes),andthe Apaloma siltloam(AgrC2,6to12 percentslopes).SoiltypeWaaAH isdescribed dominant soilsaretheHosmersiltloam(HsaB2,2to6percentslopes)andWakeland siltloam(WaaAH, 0to There are12soilmapunitspresentwithintheincorporatedboundaryofCityLoogootee. The threemost b. are alsocommon. of thissectionhasbeenglaciated.Muchthelandinisagriculturaluse.Stripminesforcoal West ForkoftheWhiteRiver, haveextensive The Wabash Lowlandisabroadlowlandabout500feetabovesealevel. The majordrainages,suchasthe the USGStopographicmapofarea(Figure4). more topographicrelief.Elevationsrangefrom500to600feet. The terrainandotherfeaturescanbeseenon Loogootee islocatedontheedgeofWabash LowlandbeforethetransitiontoCrawforduplandwithmuch a. 2. environmental informationlocatedoutsidetheLoogooteecitylimits. Natural Environmentsection.Refertothe can hinderdevelopment.OnlyenvironmentalfactorswitintheLoogooteecitylimitsarediscussedin Natural ResourcesConservation Service(NCRS)SoilSurveyGeographicDatabase (SSURGO)soils,showed Review oftheengineering ratingsforseptictankabsorption d. pirme farmlandsoilsareassociatedwiththeriversand drainages. Figure 5showstheNRCSsoillayerandthreedifferent primefarmlandcategories.Mostofthe farmlandand prime farmland,mainlyduetofrequent is dominantlyinthewest,butalreadydeveloped. MostareastotheeastofLoogooteeareconsiderednot urban developmentwithsomeforestlandandpasture landopen,mainlyintheeasterncorners.Primefarmland topography withmorereliefasyoumoveeast.Within theincorporatedboundary, thelandcoverisdominantly The CityofLoogooteeisborderedonthewestbycropland inDaviessCountythattransitionsintoforestlandand | Chapter 2:Community Setting Agriculture Soils Terrain andTopography T Ratings forSepticTank Absorption Fields OPOGRAPHY

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Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 11 | ± Miles ! Ê 0.05 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 Chapter 2: Community Setting 231 £ ¤ USGS Topographic Map USGS Topographic 231 £ ¤ Figure 4: Figure 4: 12 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Chapter 2:Community Setting Prime if drained and/or protected from flooding from protected and/or drained if Prime Prime Farmland Farmland Not Prime Limits City County

Daviess County Prime Farmland Prime ¤ £ 50 ¤ £ 231 Figure 5: ¤ £ 231 Loogootee Soils ¤ £ 550 « ¬ 50 . . . 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 0.05 Ê ! Miles Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 13 | eld fi of ned as an area with delineated tree ned as les/martin_bedrock.pdf fi fi ning zones both above and below aquifer ning zones both above and fi eld rocks. fi Chapter 2: Community Setting eld Formation. Most domestic wells have reported testing rates between eld Formation. Most domestic wells fi ed in the Loogootee city limits. ed in the fi

3 cant to the homes and farms using these sources. In general, well depths are greater in the cant to the homes and farms using these sources. ﬁ EATURES F ATER Groundwater Resources Bedrock Aquifer W Forest Lands Karst nished in the Raccoon Creek Group are highly variable, ranging from 22 to 335 feet. However, most are nished in the Raccoon Creek Group are highly variable, ranging from 22 to 335 feet. However, Pennsylvanian rocks than in other aquifer systems in the state, and depths over 200 feet are common. Well Well aquifer systems in the state, and depths over 200 feet are common. Pennsylvanian rocks than in other low yield capabilities of these aquifers. Because indicating the or greater, casing diameters are usually six inches the abundance of shale con of the low permeability of the bedrock, The City of Loogootee overlays the Pennsylvanian—Raccoon Creek Group Bedrock Aquifer System. Aquifers System. Aquifer Pennsylvanian—Raccoon Creek Group Bedrock The City of Loogootee overlays the their value However, age bedrock have generally low-yielding capability. contained within the Pennsylvanian is most signi into drawdown, it is seldom possible to divert large volumes of water systems, and the limitation in available any particular pumping center. The Mans Creek Group covers most of western Martin County. The outcrop/subcrop area of the Raccoon Formation rests unconformably on rocks of late Mississippian age. This erosional contact surface is quite This erosional rocks of late Mississippian age. Formation rests unconformably on variable thickness of Mans irregular in elevation, resulting in quite and typically less than 25 feet. Exceptions are the larger stream valleys The depth to the bedrock surface is be over 100 feet. Depths of wells small areas of western Martin County where the depth to bedrock may ﬁ constructed at depths of 90 to 220 feet. source in Martin County with many In general, the Raccoon Creek Group is considered a minor ground-water wells producing from the basal Mans yields for light industrial, a few dry holes have been reported. Well 4 and 30 gallons per minute (gpm). However, be obtained in isolated areas. irrigation, farm operation, or small municipal usage of up to 50 gpm may producing hard water (calcium magnesium-bicarbonate type) quality is generally good, with some wells Water Such deeper wells note salty water. and some soft water (sodium bicarbonate type). Records of a few of the The aquifer system is not very areas. water quality may also be noted in shallower wells in scattered low-lying presence of low permeability materials susceptible to contamination from the land surface because of the typical mining, some in the limited areas of surface and underground coal above the water-bearing zones. However, dissolved solids, including calcium, localized contamination may have occurred. Contaminants are typically natural water quality gets progressively worse (more magnesium, sulfate, bicarbonate, and iron. Generally, a. i) 3 Herring, W. C. 2003. “Bedrock Aquifer Systems of Martin County, Indiana”, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division Indiana”, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division Aquifer Systems of Martin County, C. 2003. “Bedrock 3 Herring, W. Water, Resource Assessment Section. Accessed 07/28/09. http://www.in.gov/dnr/water/ Assessment Section. Resource Water, 3. ratings of “very limited” through the city limits with the exception of one area in the west between US 50 and US west between US of one area in the with the exception the city limits “very limited” through ratings of city. throughout the of the ratings 6 shows the location 231. Figure e. GIS data for the year Constortium (MRLC) Land Cover Land Characteristics Based on the Multi-Resolution of the This does not include most 584 acres of forest. area of Loogootee contains 2001, the incorporated forest is de and developed areas. In this context, trees in residential cover. Forest land is often present on topography where the land is less conducive to agriculture and urban where the land is less conducive land is often present on topography Forest cover. areas. 7 shows the location of forested development. Figure f. has been identi No karst geology 14 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Chapter 2:Community Setting Septic Suitability Very limited limited Somewhat County Limits City

Daviess County Figure 6: ¤ £ 50 Soil SuitabilityforSepticTanks ¤ £ 231 ¤ £ 231 . . . 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 0.05 ¤ £ 50 550 « ¬ Ê ! Miles Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 15 | Miles ! Ê ¬ « 550 50 £ ¤ 0.05 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 Chapter 2: Community Setting 231 Forest Lands £ ¤ 231 £ ¤ Figure 7: Figure 7:

50 £ ¤ DAVIESS COUNTY DAVIESS City Limits County Forest Deciduous Evergreen Forest Forest Lands Forest 16 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan htm#proxdet 6 IndianaDepartment ofEnvironmentalManagement. Wellhead Protection Program. Accessed 06/01/09.http://www.in.gov/idem/4289. Accessed 06/01/09.http://www.in.gov/apps/idem/sdwis_state/ 5 IndianaDepartmentofEnvironmental Management.DrinkingWater Branch,SDWISVer. 1.1,DrinkingWater FacilityDatabase. unconsolidated.pdf Resources, DivisionofWater, Resource Assessment Section. Accessed 07/28/09.http://www.in.gov/dnr/water/ 4 Spaeth,R.H.andW. C.Herring.2003.Map:“Unconsolidated Aquifers ofMartinCounty, Indiana”,IndianaDepartmentofNatur ii) to thesouthwest. salty) inwellsrangingvaryingdepthsfromroughly250to450feetasthestratadipsbeneathyoungerrocks Indiana DepartmentofEnvironmentalManagement(IDEM)keepsaDrinkingWater FacilitiesDatabase iii) from surfacesources. Because ofthelowpermeabilitysurfacematerials,thissystemisnotverysusceptibletocontamination be quitelow. exhibits littleornopotentialforsuccessfulwells.Someolddugwellsprobablystillexist,butyieldswould also wells mayexist,yieldswouldlikelybeverylow. The overwhelmingmajorityoftheareathisaquifersystem The Divisionhasnorecordsofdrilledorbored(bucket-rig)wellsinthisaquifersystem. Although afewsuch bedrock surface.Becausethisaquifersystemissothin,nearlyallwellsintheareaarecompletedbedrock. covering thebedrockaresothininmostplaces,aquiferelevationscloselymatchelevationof Aquifer elevationsaretypicallybetween450and800feetmeansealevel(m.s.l.).Becausethematerials (typically lessthan5feetthick)ofsandandgravelmaybepresent. system. However, theareaaroundLoogooteeiscoveredbyasandy, siltytillinwhichafewsmalllenses often mixedwithsomesiltandsand,isthepredominantmaterialinDissected Till andResiduum Aquifer blown) siltandsand,primarilyalongtheEastForkofWhiteRiver, arealsoincludedinthissystem.Clay, and (alongthewesternedgeofcounty)predominantlypre-Wisconsintills. A fewsmallareasofeolian(wind- Unconsolidated materialsoftheDissected Till andResiduum Aquifer Systemconsistofthin,erodedresiduum, County, andhasthemostlimitedground-waterresourcesofunconsolidated aquifersystemsinthecounty. The CityofLoogooteeoverlaystheDissected Till andResiduum Aquifer System,whichcoversmostofMartin the areasaroundtheirwellheads. All PhaseIplanswererequiredtocontain,ataminimumthefollowing: All communitywatersystemswererequiredtodevelop aplan,commonlyreferredtoasPhaseIprotect to reportIDEMhowtheyhaveprotectedgroundwater resources. the WHPA. Phase IIinvolvestheimplementationofplancreatedinPhaseI,andcommunitiesarerequired (WHPA), identifying potentialsourcesofcontamination,andcreatingmanagementcontingencyplansfor Protection Programsconsistsoftwophases.Phase IinvolvesthedelineationofaWellhead Protection Area Rule (327IAC8.4-1)mandatesawellheadprogram for allCommunityPublicWater Systems. The Wellhead ground waterdrinkingsuppliesfrompollution. The SafeDrinkingWater Act andtheIndianaWellhead Protection The IDEMGroundWater SectionadministerstheWellhead ProtectionProgram detailed delineationanduniqueshapeora prevent thecontaminationofgroundwaterusedasdrinkingwater. Wellhead protectionareasmayhavea reasonably likelytomovetowardandreachthewell.Wellhead protectionareasaredelineatedinorderto the surfaceandsubsurfaceareasurroundingapublicwatersupplywell,throughwhichcontaminants are Wellhead protectionareasareassociated withpublicwatersupplywells. A wellheadprotectionareais No. IN5251005). The communityfacilityserves anestimatedpopulationof3,800with7groundwaterwells. search ofthatdatabaseshowedtheCityLoogooteeisservedbyWater Works (Water System | Chapter 2:Community Setting Unconsolidated Aquifer Wells andWellhead Protection 4

fi xed 3,000-footradius. 6 , whichisastrategytoprotect fi les/martin_ al 5 . A Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 17 | cant fi 10/29/01 10/29/01 03/28/01 08/12/03 10/15/03 12/01/03 04/25/02 10/15/03 10/15/03 05/10/02 03/28/01 Action Date Action Submit Submit Review Review Review Tracking Returned Returned Resubmit Resubmit Approved Approved Chapter 2: Community Setting Phase1 Phase1 Phase1 Phase1 Phase1 Phase1 Phase1 ModelDel ModelDel ModelDel RegLetter Tracking Type Tracking les/con_dist_dir.pdf fi Works System Name System Loogootee Water Loogootee oodplain is present associated with a tributary of Friends Creek. fl PWSID 5251005 5251005 7 oodplain of a tributary of Friends Creek. They are sections of the stream 601 feet and oodplain of a tributary of Friends Creek. fl cation and Inventory of Potential Contaminant Sources and Inventory of Potential Contaminant cation fi IDEM Wellhead Protection Program Tracking Database - Loogootee Water Works Records Works - Loogootee Water Database Tracking Protection Program IDEM Wellhead Development of a Management Plan for Potential Contaminant Sources Management Plan for Potential Contaminant Development of a Contingency Plan Development of a Establishment of a Local Planning Team Team of a Local Planning Establishment Area Protection of the Wellhead Delineation Identi ATURE • • • • • N Conservancy District STREAMS AND FLOODPLAINS Wetlands Table 1: Table a. b. There are no signi East Fork White (05120208) 8-digit watershed. Loogootee is located within the Lower IDEM provides a Wellhead Protection Program Tracking Database. This database provides tracking information This database provides tracking Database. Tracking Program Protection IDEM provides a Wellhead from a search Protection Plans. Results Wellhead Supply Systems’ Public Water on the status of Community 1. Table are shown in Works Loogootee Water of this database for streams within the city limits. One c. There are two forested wetlands ). All wetlands in or near the City of Loogootee are forested wetlands (PFO1A associated with the 1288 feet long. They are on the southwest side of the city roughly near and between US 231 and US 50. The They are on the southwest side of the city roughly near and between US 231 and US 50. 1288 feet long. Inventory (NWI) of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife location of these wetlands, as mapped by the National Wetland Service (USFWS) are shown in Figure 8. 7 Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Department of Water. Community Assistance and Information. Conservancy Districts Community 7 Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Department of Water. Accessed 06/01/09. http://www.in.gov/dnr/water/ Directory. 4. special taxing Act, IC 14-33, provides a vehicle by which landowners can organize a The Indiana Conservancy Martin County is served by the Prairie district to solve problems related to water resources management. Indiana. Its stated purpose is drainage, erosion, Creek Conservancy District headquartered in Washington, 18 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Wetlands and Floodplains Chapter 2:Community Setting

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| ), ), F. cant ) and fi demy of C. ovata c projects. fi ). Black ash ( Celtis occidentalis Lampropeltis calligaster A. saccharinum ), hackberry ( The City of Loogootee is located The City of Loogootee 8 Q. imbricaria Chapter 2: Community Setting ) and silver maple ( ow. ow. fl ), shingle oak ( A. rubrum is known for its low relief and extensive aggraded valleys. is known for its low relief and extensive cation system that integrates several natural features, including cation system that integrates several natural features, including fi ; state endangered) are characteristic species of this region. Q. palustris ), red maple ( atwood community type is common and includes shagbark hickory ( atwood community fl ), pin oak ( has an abundance of acid to neutral silt loams with a thick layer of loess (usually Iva, has an abundance of acid to neutral Rana areolata circulosa C. laciniosa cial water management. cial water fi Fraxinus pennsylvanica sh frog ( fi Operation, maintenance, and improvement of any work of improvement for water based recreational of improvement for water based and improvement of any work Operation, maintenance, authorized been built for any other purpose work of improvement that could have purposes, or other Act. by the Flood prevention and control. Flood prevention and Improving drainage. Providing for irrigation. and public use. and distribution, for domestic, industrial, including treatment Providing water supply, and other liquid wastes. treatment, and disposal of sewage Providing for collection, with facilities where feasible in connection wildlife areas, parks, and recreational Developing forests, bene topsoil from injurious water erosion. Preventing loss of augmentation of stream Storage of water for ) swamps are near their southern limit here. Additional community types include swamp, marsh, pond and Additional community here. ) swamps are near their southern limit Southwestern Lowlands Natural Region Southwestern Lowlands Natural Glaciated Section 8. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Managed Lands, Natural Areas and Recreation Managed Lands, Natural Wildlife Habitat and Threatened and Endangered Species Wildlife ood control, and recreation. Problems that can be solved through the Indiana Conservancy District Act are as Conservancy District the Indiana can be solved through Problems that and recreation. ood control, the craw most signi to determine the state’s The Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center is a comprehensive attempt natural areas through a statewide inventory. This program is designed to provide information about Indiana’s to provide information about Indiana’s This program is designed natural areas through a statewide inventory. amenities, and to assure adequate diversity of natural ecosystems, species, landscape features, and outdoor The inventory is a continuous methods for evaluating this information and setting land protection priorities. high quality natural communities and endangered, threatened and rare species by process to update Indiana’s species or high quality natural communities were present in the database as No records of endangered county. be present, this does not indicate that species could not of July 2008 in or near the City of Loogootee. However, concerns for site speci therefore, it is important to consult with the IDNR and USFWS regarding c. maintains a database of all outdoor Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, This includes access to playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation facilities in the state that are publicly accessible. Cinncinati, Avon, Vigo and Alford series). Natural communities are mostly forest types but several types of Alford series). Natural and Vigo Avon, Cinncinati, The former prairies are known. on the edge of the Glaciated Section of the Southwestern Lowlands Natural Region. The following natural of the Southwestern Lowlands Natural Region. on the edge of the Glaciated Section from “The Natural Regions of Indiana” by Homoya et al. (1985). region and section descriptions are The was glaciated by the The northern portion and poorly drained. Much of the region is nearly level, un-dissected The extant natural communities are mostly forest types. Illinoian ice sheet. The shellbark hickory ( green ash ( nigra The prairie kingsnake ( low-gradient streams (i.e. Eel River and Busseron Creek). Science For 1984, Vol. 94, edited by Donald R. Winslow, pp. 245-268, Indiana Academy of Science, Indianapolis. Indiana pp. 245-268, 94, edited by Donald R. Winslow, Science For 1984, Vol. 8 Homoya, M. A., B. Abrell, J. R. Aldrich, and T. W. Post. 1985. Natural Regions of Indiana. In Proceedings of the Indiana Aca Regions of Indiana. In Proceedings of the Indiana Post. 1985. Natural W. T. Aldrich, and Abrell, J. R. A., B. 8 Homoya, M. b. where a distinctive assemblage of natural generalized unit of the landscape Natural Regions are “a major, classi features is present. It is part of a climate, soils, glacial history, topography, exposed bedrock, pre-settlement vegetation, species composition, exposed bedrock, pre-settlement vegetation, topography, climate, soils, glacial history, a natural region.” and plant and animal distribution, to identify physiography, fl follows: 20 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan order toencourageandpromotevoluntarycompliance closed orupgraded. The sectioneducatesandassistsundergroundstorage tankownersandoperatorsin prevention andcorrosionprotection,toinsure that tanksnotmeetingthoserequirementsareproperly storage tanksmeettheU.S.EPA’s andIndiana’s requirements forreleasedetection,spillandover The IDEM,UndergroundStorage Tanks programisresponsibleforassuringthatallregulatedunderground ii) in anenvironmentallyacceptablemanner. are designed,constructedandmaintainedtobestructurally soundandthatmanureishandledlandapplied water quality. The programisintendedtoprovideanoversightprocessassurethatwastestoragestructures through regulationsadoptedundertheWater PollutionControlBoard. The focusoftheregulationsistoprotect The IDEMCFO/CAFOapproval/permitprogramisbasedontheCon Con also lessenstheneedforfuelandotherresourcesthatareusedinproductionofcommercialfertilizer. stored andappliedproperly, thisbene in pits,tanks,lagoonsandotherstoragedevices. The manureisthenappliedtoarea The animalsraisedincon chickens, turkeysorotherpoultry. operation engagedinthecon sale barnsaregenerallyexcluded.Indianalawde ground coverorvegetationpresentoveratleasthalfoftheanimals’ con where theyarecon Con southeast corner. Using IDEMdatafromJanuary2007,thereisoneCFOdocumentedwithintheLoogooteecitylimitsin i) in.gov/idem/4999.htm 10 IndianaDepartment ofEnvironmentalManagement. LandCompliance.Underground Storage Tanks. Accessed 06/01/09.http://www. 9 LarkRanch. Accessed 06/01/09.http://www.larkranch.com/ popular destinationfor to seeawidevarietyofcropsgrowing,makingitaneducationalexperience.LarkRanchhasbecomevery the buffalo, longhornsteers,donkeys,llama,pigschickens,goats,cows,rabbits,etc. There areopportunities gem mining,dinosaurdig,bouncyhouse,ponyrides,aweavingexhibition,andmanyotheractivities. There are for their15-acrecornmaze. They havemanyactivitiessuchasthecornmaze,pumpkinpatch,wagonride, Lark RanchjustnorthofLoogooteeonUS231offers afunactivitiesforfamiliesinthefall. They aremostnoted near Loogooteeidenti sports been identi Figure 10showspermitted wastedisposalandstoragesites.Itisimportanttonote thatjustbecauseasitehas Digital recordscurrenttoJune 2009indicate11 USTs inLoogootee, and9ofthesearedocumentedasleaking. d. | Chapter 2:Community Setting Underground StorageTanks (USTs) Con PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL AND STORAGE (Figure10) • • fi fi ned feedingoperations,however, canalsopose environmentalconcerns,includingthefollowing: ned feedingistheraisingofanimalsforfood,fur orrecreationinlots,pens,ponds,shedsbuildings, fi elds, openspaces,andall mannerofotheroutdoorrecreation. The parks,schoolsandotherfacilities fi ned FeedingOperations Improper applicationofmanuretothelandcanimpairsurfaceorgroundwaterquality Manure canleakorspillfromstoragepits,lagoonstanks fi ed asleaking,itdoesnotmeanthatremediation efforts havenotbeeninitiated. fi ned, fedandmaintainedforatleast45daysduringany year, andwherethereisno fi ed inthisdatabase(datacurrentness:June2006)areshownFigure9. fi eld trips,hostingaround4,000studentseachfall fi ned feedingoperationsproducemanureandwastewaterwhichiscollectedstored fi nedfeedingofatleast300cattle,or600swinesheep,30,000fowl,suchas fi cial reuseprovidesanaturalsourceofnutrientsforcropproduction.It fi nes acon 10 . fi ned feedingoperationasanyanimal fi ned FeedingControlLawadministered fi nement area.Livestockmarketsand 9 . fi elds asfertilizer. When fl ow

Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 21 | Miles ! Ê ¬ « 550 50 £ ¤ 0.05 00.10.20.30.4 Loogootee East East Loogootee " Elementary/Middle School Chapter 2: Community Setting Fountain " Square Park Square 231 £ ¤ Outdoor Recreation Facilities Outdoor 231 £ ¤ " Figure 9: Figure 9: Pool " Municipal Loogootee Loogootee & Jr/Sr High School " Loogootee West Elementary Elementary West Loogootee 50 £ ¤ City Park Loogootee Outdoor Recreation Facility County City Limits " Outdoor Recreational Facilities Recreational Outdoor 22 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Chapter 2:Community Setting 1 Permitted Waste Disposal and Storage by IDEM. Check with IDEM for status. for IDEM with Check IDEM. by concluded,not but yet cleared Remediation be may underway or " ! !? ") !( City Limits County Operation Feeding Confined Tank Storage Underground TankStorage Underground Leaking NPDES Pipe NPDES Facility Figure 10: data current as of June 2009 June of as current data Permitted Waste DisposalandUndergroundStorageTanks ¤ £ 50 1 ¤ £ 231 Loogootee Service Loogootee !? !? "Circle ""s"" Mart #35" Michael E Lannan ! ! Gte North Inc North Gte Csx Transportation ¤ £ !? !? 231 !? !? !( Swifty Oil #174 !? !? BP Food BPMart Food ! ! !? !? !? !? !? !? Buchs Gmc Buchs !? !? Loogootee Phillips 66 Phillips Loogootee Jones Oil Co Inc Co Oil Jones ") . . . 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 0.05 " ¤ £ 50 550 « ¬ White River Co Op Loogootee !? !? Ê Miles ! Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 23

| e Chapter 2: Community Setting HARACTERISTICS C 11 OPULATION SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS SOCIAL Projected Population Existing Population P National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Elimination Pollution Discharge National 1980 marked the pinnacle of the population boom, which stood at 3,100 persons. Since 1980, the population boom, which stood at 3,100 persons. Since 1980, the population 1980 marked the pinnacle of the population estimate from the The population 2000, the population decreased by 216. has slowly declined. From 1980 to the population in 2000, by 135 persons. U.S. Census for 2006 is lower than between 1900 and 2000, but has experienced a steady has doubled in population Township Perry Similarly, population estimate from the U.S. Census supports this trend. The 2007 decrease in population since 1980. shows Figure 11 in 2007 compared to the 2000 census data. Township There are 197 less individuals in Perry since 1900. Township the population trends for Loogootee and Perry b. Model Demand Travel the Interstate 69 Population forecasts for Martin County and Loogootee were derived from Associates that includes induced layer developed by Bernardin, Lochmueller and Analysis Zones (TAZ) Travel and Poole Economics, the Indiana Business growth resulting from I-69. Population forecasts from Woods population and the Regional Economics Model, Incorporated were examined to determine Research Center, as well as neighboring counties. Figure projections to the year 2030 for counties through which I-69 will travel the Indiana layer, TAZ show projections for Martin County based on the I-69 A Appendix A-5 in Table 12 and and Poole Economics. and Woods Business Research Center, is based on a regression analysis of The Indiana Business Research Center forecasts to the year 2040 and and Poole forecasts to 2040 and is based on economic forecasts historical population counts; whereas, Woods population forecast for Martin County lies between the TAZ The I-69 Analysis. of the U.S. Bureau of Economic layer has a population TAZ The and Poole. forecasts by the Indiana Business Research Center and Woods All three sources show a decrease in of 9,778 and 4,039 households for Martin County in the year 2030. a. and 2000. Loogootee’s has increased by approximately 1,359 persons between 1900 population Loogootee’s 772 occurred between 1900 and 1910 when the population increased by most dramatic change in population by 434 persons. the growth remained steady until 1960, when the population increased After 1910, persons. D. iii) waters of the into the discharge of pollutants the point source permit is to control of the NPDES The purpose contained in maintained in accordance with the standards quality of the water of the State is State such that the source minimum, any new or existing point must ensure that, at a The NPDES permit requirements 327 IAC 2. According IAC 5-5-2. that are contained in 327 technology-based treatment requirements must comply with discharge, except for of the State as a point source “Any discharge of pollutants into waters to 327 IAC 5-2-2, permit obtained prior in conformity with a valid NPDES in 327 IAC 5-2-4, is prohibited unless exclusions made to discharge.” Elimination (NPDES) Overview. Accessed 06/01/09. http://www.in.gov/idem/4894.htm Elimination (NPDES) Overview. 11 Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Permitting. Water Permits. Wastewater Permits. National Pollution Discharch Permits. Wastewater Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Permitting. Water 11 Population, housing and income characteristics are important considerations in determining the future land are important considerations in determining the future Population, housing and income characteristics help determine the magnitude of future These characteristics community. use and infrastructure needs of the to support commercial housing, and the ability of residents to afford housing demand, the ability of residents activities. 1. According to IDEM data dated January 2007, there is one facility within Loogootee that discharges pollutants one facility within Loogootee that data dated January 2007, there is According to IDEM Plant Treatment The Loogootee Water Plant. Treatment is the Loogootee Municipal Sewage to state waters. It 0.5 miles east of town. to state waters, is located approximately which also discharges 24 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan attainment dataforLoogootee, Perry Township, MartinCountyandIndianaforcomparison. as housing,education,and recreation. Table A-6 in Appendix A showspopulation, incomeandeducational General demographiccharacteristics ofthepopulationareanindicatorneed forcommunityfacilitiessuch 2. 149 additionalpersonsand60householdswouldreverse thepopulationdeclineofLoogootee 238 households.Loogootee’s shareoftheMartinCountyincreasewouldbeabout25percent. The resulting 3,000 jobs,MartinCounty’s proportionalshareofresidentemployeeswouldresultin595additional personsand sources forMartinCounty. IfemploymentattheWestGate @ Crane Technology Parkreachestheforecasted 2,585 and1,186households.Figure12includesthe populationprojectionsforLoogooteealongwiththethree slow decreaseinpopulationforthecitytoyear2030. The cityisanticipated tohavea2030populationof The populationforecastsforLoogooteewerederived usingtheI-69 TAZ layer. This forecastalsoshowsa County todecreasefurtherthroughtheyear2040. of 10,139.Woods andPooletheIndiana BusinessResearchCenterbothexpectthepopulationinMartin people. The IndianaBusinessResearchCenter expectsaslowerpopulationdecreasewith2030 population forMartinCounty. Woods andPoolehasthelowestpopulationprojectionfor2030with9,520 | Chapter 2:Community Setting

D Population EMOGRAPHIC 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 0 1,382 2,503 1900 C HARACTERISTICS 2,154 3,036 1910 2,335 3,077 1920 2,203 2,880 1930 Figure 11: 2,325 3,243 1940 2,424 5,235 1950 Population Trends 2,858 5,347 1960 2,953 5,775 1970 3,100 5,624 1980 2,884 5,126 1990 2,741 4,960 2000 2007* 2,606 4,763 * US Census Estimates US Census Loogootee Perry Township Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 25 | & & Center & County County County Estimate Business Poole Loogootee Berndardin, Lochmueller Associates Martin Martin Martin IN Research Woods Berndardin, Lochmueller Associates Census US * 10,026 10,092 9,778 9,520 2,585 10,139 Chapter 2: Community Setting 9,877 9,617 2,611 10,151 Population Forecasts Population 9,975 9,720 2,637 10,148 ve percent of the total population in Loogootee was between the ages ﬁ Figure 12: Figure 12: 10,074 9,833 2,663 10,194 10,172 9,966 2,689 10,254 10,058 10,058 2,606 2007* 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 10,058 0 000 ,, 6 1,500 3,000 4,500 7,500 9,000

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Male/Female Population Age Pop lation u u a. (see in Loogootee was lower than the 49.0 percent male ratio for Indiana In 2000, the 48.1 percent male ratio The female ratio in Loogootee was higher than the state ratio; 51.9 percent and A). Appendix A-6 in Table had a male and female population of 49.7 and 50.3 Township In comparison, Perry 51 percent, respectively. 49.4 percent, respectively. percent. Martin County had a male and female population of 50.6 and b. Martin County (38.5) (39.1), Township Loogootee had a higher median age (40.6 years) in 2000 than Perry 23.7 percent of the total population in and Indiana (35.2). Data from the U.S. Census revealed that in 2000, Thirty- Loogootee was 60 years or older. of 35 and 59 in 2000 (see Figure 13). and Martin County (41.3 and 39.8 Township Loogootee has a higher female median age (44.0 years) than Perry (37.5) and Martin County (37.3) all have similar male Township years, respectively). Loogootee (37.6), Perry median age. old is male, making 48.8 percent of the In Loogootee, 51.2 percent of the population that is less than 65 years Almost 65.2 percent of the population that is 65 years or older is female, while same population group female. only 34.8 percent of the same age group is male. 26 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 2000, 89percentofthepopulation waswhite. population thanIndiana.In 2000,over99.1percentofthepopulationLoogootee waswhite.InIndianain in Loogootee,Perry Township, andMartinCountywaswhite. Loogooteehasasigni Neither LoogooteenorMartin Countyhasaverydiversepopulation.In2000,over 97percentofthepopulation d. degree comparedtoover19percentofthestate. Township, andMartinCountythanIndiana.Less11 percentofLoogooteeresidentshaveabachelor respectively). Percentagesforindividualswithatleast abachelordegreearemuchlowerinLoogootee,Perry lower percentagesofthepopulationwithcollegedegrees aswell(20.9percent,23.2percentand16.8 percent, 79.3percentand74.2respectively). Loogootee,Perry Township andMartinCountyallhad Perry Township, andMartinCountyallhadlowerpercentagesofhighschoolgraduatesthanIndiana(73.6 college degree(Associatesorhigher).SeeFigure 14foreducationalattainmentin2000.Loogootee, at leastahighschooldiplomaand25.2percentoftheIndianapopulation25yearsolderhad a Table A-6 in Appendix A showsthatin2000,82.1percentofthe Indianapopulation25yearsandolderhad c. |

Chapter 2:Community Setting Age Ethnicity Education 10 to 19 10 to 29 20 to 39 30 to 49 40 to 59 50 to 69 60 to 79 70 to 84 80 to Under 5 5 to 9 5 to 85 + 8 6 4 2 %2 %6 %10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% -2% -4% -6% -8% Figure 13: Population2000 Pyramid %Female Loogootee Population Pyramid Percentage %Male ﬁ cantly lessdiverse Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 27 | 7.2% 5.8% 37.2% 12.2% 19.7% Indiana 4.3% 4.5% 8.0% 42.3% 15.0% Martin County Chapter 2: Community Setting Educational Attainment Educational Education Age Group 6.9% 6.0% 38.6% 10.2% 17.5% Perry Township Figure 14: Figure 14: 5.7% 5.1% 10.1% 14.9% 37.7% Loogootee Graduate/ Professional Degree Degree Bachelor's Degree Associates College Some (no degree) High School Graduate HARACTERISTICS HARACTERISTICS C C 0% OUSING 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 90% 80% 70% 60%

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Existing Housing H I Percent of Population 25 and Older and 25 Population of Percent a. total housing units and number of households increased while the total Between 1990 and 2000, Loogootee’s The increase in the ten-year time span was not much; housing units increased by 92 population decreased. 4. 3. The median household income Household income and family income are two sources of income information. ($37,331), Township is less than Perry for Loogootee was $30,492 according to the 2000 U.S. Census, which of $10,000 to $19,999 occupies the The income grouping and Indiana ($41,567). Martin County ($36,411) See Figure 15 for more and Martin County. Township highest amount of households in Loogootee, Perry household income data. number The U.S. Census calculates the Family income is used to calculate the number of persons in poverty. U.S. Census, According to the 2000 of families below the poverty-level based on family income and family size. This was not quite double the number 13.1 percent of the families in Loogootee were below the poverty-level. for A Appendix A-7 in Table See of families in poverty in Indiana (6.7 percent) or Martin County (8.1 percent). more family income data. 28 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan to 43.7percentforIndiana). less (comparedto5.6percent forIndiana)andonly11.2 percentwerevaluedat$100,000ormore (compared $50,000 and$99,999in2000. Two percent ofowner-occupiedhousinginLoogooteewasvalued at$25,000or According totheU.S.Census, 61.1percentofowner-occupiedhousinginLoogootee wasvaluedbetween value ofhousingonlyrose57.2percentfrom1990to 2000.SeeFigure16forhousingvaluedata. Township’s andMartinCounty’s medianvalueof housingrosealmostsixtypercent;however, Indiana’s median of housinginLoogooteeincreasedbetween1990and 2000.Between1990and2000,Loogootee’s, Perry Township and$66,600inLoogootee. Along withIndiana,MartinCounty, Perry Township, themedianvalue The medianvalueofhousingin2000was$92,500 inIndiana,$64,200MartinCounty, $71,100inPerry rate of11.5 percent, buthigherthanthestate-widevacancyrateof7.7percent. was 8.3percentwhilePerry Township was9.2percentin2000. This waslowerthanthecounty-widevacancy number ofvacanthousingunitsinLoogooteeincreased by47units. The percentofvacantunits inLoogootee The vacancyrateforhousingisanindicatorofthestrength ofthehousingmarket.Between1990and2000, and Indiana(see Table A-8 in Appendix A). and householdsincreasedby45. The householdsizeinLoogootee2000waslessthanthatofMartinCounty Households | Chapter 2:Community Setting Households 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 0 < $10k 128 155 416 $10k - $20k 275 343 647 $20k - $30k 197 320 614 $30k - $40k 202 313 Figure 15: 613 $40k - $50k 123 Household Income 269 636 $50k - $60k 96 Household Income 192 398 $60k - $75k 100 258 419 $75k - $100k 45 95 272 $100k - $125k 30 59 $125k - 79 $150k 14 Households in in Poverty Households er onhp-10% Perry Township - atnCut 11% - Martin County 34 ogoe 14% Loogootee - $150k + 51 14 20 51 Loogootee Perry Township Martin County Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 29

| Martin County Perry Township Loogoote 254 133 Indiana - $92,500 37 Loogoote - $60,600 Housing Values Martin County - $67,200 Perry Township - $60,700 $150k + Median OwnerMedian Occupied 407 174 45 Chapter 2: Community Setting $100k - $155k 1,392 Housing Value Housing 757 465 $50k - $100k ection of the rate of growth of the community and is an indicator ﬂ Figure 16: Figure 16: 754 Owner Occupied Housing Values 326 207 $25k - $50k 594 216 133 < $25k cant variable explaining the lower median value of housing and lower median rent in Loogootee ﬁ 0 800 600 400 200

1,400 1,200 1,000 Housing Units Housing Over eighteen percent of the housing stock in Loogootee was built prior to 1940 (see Figure 17). Only seven Over eighteen percent of the housing stock in Loogootee was built prior The median year built for March 2000. percent of the housing stock in Loogootee was built between 1990 and (1965). Township housing stock is 1961, which is older than Martin County (1968) and Perry Loogootee’s The median monthly contract rent was $432 in Indiana, $243 in Martin County, $260 in Perry Township and Township $260 in Perry was $432 in Indiana, $243 in Martin County, The median monthly contract rent The 2000. All experienced increasing monthly contract rents between 1990 and $263 in Loogootee in 2000. rent in Loogootee raised $80 compared to the $141 rise in rent in the state. The most signi and Martin County versus other communities is the type of housing (see Table A-8 in Appendix A). Loogootee, A). Loogootee, Appendix A-8 in Table and Martin County versus other communities is the type of housing (see percentage of mobile homes than the state. While the and Martin County all have a higher Township Perry 19.2 percent multi-family and 6.6 percent mobile home, housing mix in Indiana was 74.1 percent single-family, 8.5 percent multi-family and 18.6 percent mobile housing mix was 73.0 percent single-family, Township Perry percent multi-family and 25.0 percent 6.4 housing mix was 68.6 percent single-family, home and Martin County’s 13.4 percent multi-family and 22.0 housing mix was 64.6 percent single-family, mobile home. Loogootee’s percent for mobile home units. The age of housing in the community is a re of the need for housing rehabilitation or housing replacement when rehabilitation is not economical. As shown is not economical. of the need for housing rehabilitation or housing replacement when rehabilitation A, the highest percentage of homes were built between 1960 and 1979 (36.8 percent). Appendix A-8 in Table in 30 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan result in60newhouseholds, off-setting anydeclineinhousingunits thefuture. housing units.Loogootee’s shareoftheresidentemployeesatWestGate @Crane Technology Parkwould number ofhousingunitsshouldnotdecrease.See Table A-9 in Appendix A formore informationonprojected 2030. This isadecreaseof44housingunitsfromtheyear2000.However, unlesshousesaredemolished,the households fromtheI-69 TAZ layer. Usingthesenumbers,aprojectionof1,293housingunitsiscalculatedfor 2000 and2030,projectedhousingunitscouldbecalculated usingthevacancyrateandprojectednumberof were usedtodetermineprojectedhousingunitsfor Loogootee. Assuming aconstantvacancyratebetween The populationandhouseholdprojectionsfromtheI-69 TAZ layer, describedearlierunderprojectedpopulation, c. 8.3 percentin2000. period, 47additionalhousingunitsbecamevacant. The vacancyrateincreasedfrom5.1percent in1990to Census data,Ninety-twohousingunitsweregainedbetween1990and2000inLoogootee.Inthatsame time Although theCityofLoogooteeissuesresidentialhousingpermits,MartinCountydoesnot.Basedon U.S b. Households | Chapter 2:Community Setting Projected HousingUnits New HousingPermits Housing Units 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 0 1990-2000 95 210 731 1980-1989 171 275 620 1970-1979 293 439 Figure 17: 887 Year Structure Built Structure Year 1960-1969 202 389 Age ofHousing 632 1950-1959 Median Year Structure Built 226 er onhp-1965 Perry Township - atnCut 1968 - Martin County 331 ogoe-1964 Loogoote - nin 1966 Indiana - 684 1940-1949 113 249 397 Before 1940 247 353 778 Loogootee Township Perry Martin County Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 31

| owerbeds, couches fl Chapter 2: Community Setting homes had at roofs and older windows. Some of these fl eld survey was conducted from the public right-of-way, therefore an interior inspection therefore an interior inspection eld survey was conducted from the public right-of-way, fi A - Extremely well kept homes with no maintenance needs. A paint and minor with only small touch-ups or minor maintenance needs (such as kept homes B - Well and doors). repairs to roofs, siding, gutters, windows, several touch-ups or minor maintenance needs (such as C - Deteriorating homes that needed numerous minor repairs to roofs, gutters, siding, windows, and deteriorated paint and shingles, and doors). maintenance needs (major repairs required to a combination of D - Deteriorated homes with major doors), but such repairs appear to be economically viable and the roofs, gutters, siding, windows, and structure is still livable. major repair needs (the combination of major repairs or E - Dilapidated houses that had several components of roof, siding, windows, or doors missing, which observable structural defects, including (burned out or boarded up appear to be economically infeasible to repair) or appeared to be unlivable structures are included in this category). • • • • • Housing Affordability Housing Existing Housing Conditions eld survey of the Loogootee area was completed to assist in determining existing land use and creating an eld survey of the Loogootee area was completed to assist in determining fi The condition of the windows was also an important element. Houses with older windows that needed painting The condition of the windows was also an important element. Houses The normally receive an E rating. would receive a C rating, while houses with boarded up windows would lawns, unkept condition of the yard was also considered when rating houses. Overgrown in the yard, and junk cars would bring down the rating of the house. in Loogootee are in good shape and Figure 18 shows the rating of all homes in Loogootee. Overall, homes or B rating and only 1.7 percent had a D or A have been well maintained. In fact, 75.1 percent of homes had an The highest concentration of C E rating. Homes rated D and E are not concentrated in any particular location. These areas contain a concentration rated homes are located at a few of the mobile home parks in Loogootee. needs. None of these mobile homes of older mobile homes that all need some sort of repairs or maintenance are on a permanent foundation and most of them have a D rating. cracked windows or siding that was in bad shape and therefore received inventory of existing housing in Loogootee. A rating system was created to rate houses based on their exterior rating system was created to rate houses A inventory of existing housing in Loogootee. appearance. (The The condition of the roof was house. There were several key factors that helped determine the rating of each house with an older roof that could use new shingles would suggest a B A one of the most important factors. more likely be rated C; if there were rating depending on the severity; if the roof also had small dips, it would holes, it would have been rated E. major dips in the roof, it would have been rated D; and if the roof had visible d. household housing to the median median value of to compare the housing is to look at affordable One way household is 2.18 times higher than the median of a house in Loogootee ($66,600) The median value income. of housing ($92,500) In Indiana, the median value according to the year 2000 U.S. Census. income ($30,492) the median value of ($41,567). For Martin County, than the median household income is 2.23 times higher aspect Another important household income ($36,411). is 1.76 times higher than the median housing ($64,200) owner housing in Loogootee are Seventy-one percent of the occupied is home ownership. of affordability 71 percent in Indiana. to 81 percent in Martin County and occupied compared needs housing in Loogootee is providing affordable appear that the housing market In conclusion, it would is less than that of the median household income in Loogootee Although the Loogootee. for most people in in the low is some concern, however, There the state. value of housing is much lower than state, the median units are renter Nearly 29 percent of all occupied housing occupied housing in Loogootee. percentage of owner units and 40 percent of the mobile homes. percent of the single-family housing occupied, including 11 e. A E as follows: through A The rating system ranked houses from could not be made.) 32 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan ! | House Rating Chapter 2:Community Setting

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| 0.8% 7.1% In Armed Forces Unemployed Chapter 2: Community Setting Labor Force 92.1% Employed Figure 19: Figure 19: 63.5% In Labor Force 36.5% HARACTERISTICS C Not In Labor Force ORKFORCE ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS W Existing Workforce a. population 16 years and older that is working or is seeking The labor force of a community is the community’s labor force was 1,410 or 63.5 percent of the population 16 years and older employment. In 2000, Loogootee’s labor force was 62.8 percent of the population 16 years and older. (see Figure 19). In 2000, Martin County’s E. people There were 11 in 2000. There were no people in the military component of the labor force in Loogootee The unemployment rate in Loogootee in the military in Martin County in 2000, according to the U.S. Census. unemployment unemployment rate was 5.8 percent and the state’s in 2000 was 7.2 percent. Martin County’s rate was 4.9 percent in 2000. 1. The economic overview of Loogootee consists of two components including the workforce (labor market) and The economic overview of Loogootee consists of two components including The characteristics of the labor force involve employment characteristics the employment available (job market). The characteristics of the employment market by place of residence that are derived from the U.S. Census. Complete Economic and Demographic and Poole’s are reported in employment by place of work from Woods highlights the economic A Appendix in A-11 Table Data Source (CEDDS), as well as employment studies. and 2030. characteristics for Loogootee and Martin County for the years 1990, 2000 34 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan (see Figure20). Transportation, Communications,andUtilitiessectoremployed 845andtheRetail Trade sectoremployed838. The Educational,Healthand SocialServicessectorwasthenextlargest,employing 902(10.9percent). The Center areintheGovernment sector, whichmakes upamajorityofthecounty’s governmental employment. of peopleinMartinCounty in2000with4,188(50.6percent).Employeesatthe CraneNavalSurfaceWarfare A-11 in Appendix A forLoogootee andMartinCounty. The Government sectoremployedthegreatestnumber Employment reportedbyplaceofworkfromtheI-69 TAZ layer iscategorizedbymajorindustrialsectorsin Table a. 2. unemployment rateisexpectedtostayaroundseven percentorevendecreaseslightlyinthefuture. future. The unemploymentrateshouldnotincreaseinthefuturewayitdid between1990and2000. The increase expectedinLoogootee,thenumberofpeople inthelaborforceshouldstayaround1,400 number wasnearlydoubleat101peopleunemployed (a7.2percentunemploymentrate).Withnopopulation there were51peopleinLoogooteethatunemployed (a3.7percentunemploymentrate).In2000that The numberofpeople16yearsandolderinthelaborforceincreasedslightlybetween19902000.In b. | 1,000 1,200 1,400 Chapter 2:Community Setting Employees 200 400 600 800 Existing Jobs E Projected Workforce 0 MPLOYERS Ag Services 43 39 /J OBS Total Employment Total Mining Martin County Martin 38 7,501 8,282 34 2030 2000 Figure 20: Construction 479 434 Manufacturing Employment byMajorSectorforMartinCounty Age Group Age 637 577 Employment Industry TCU* 845 765 Wholesale 97 88 Retail 838 760 FIRE* 215 FR iac,Isrne elEstate Real Insurance, Finance, - *FIRE Utilities Public Communications, Transportation, *TCU - 194 Services 902 816 Government 4,188 3,794 2000 2030

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| 2030 2000 0 0 Government 671 741 Services 180 *TCU -*TCU Transportation, Communications, Public Utilities *FIRE - Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 199 FIRE* 667 736 Retail Chapter 2: Community Setting 88 97 Wholesale 765 845 TCU* Employment Industry Employment 561 619 Employment by Major Sector for Loogootee by Major Sector Employment Age Group Manufacturing 434 479 Construction Figure 21: Figure 21: 0 2000 2030 3,759 3,405 0 Martin County Mining Total Employment 39 43 Ag Services 0

800 600 400 200 1,400 1,200 1,000 Employees These businesses include retail services such as Laurie’s Flowers, Rosie’s Shirt Shop, Greenwell Hardware, Flowers, Rosie’s These businesses include retail services such as Laurie’s Flowers. Antiques, and Patty’s Home Comfort, Cooper Plaza Co., Englert’s Graber’s machine Insealators, Inc. is one of just a few manufacturing facilities around Loogootee. Loughmiller and Custom Door Manufacturing are all located within the two-mile fringe of Loogootee, tools, J&M Mill Works, on employment by major sector in See Figure 21 for data corporate boundary. but outside of Loogootee’s Loogootee. With the exception of governmental employment and a few retail and service jobs, the majority of employment employment and a few retail and service jobs, the majority of employment With the exception of governmental Communications, and Utilities (TCU) sector is Transportation, The in Martin County is located in Loogootee. TCU layer shows all 845 jobs of Martin County’s TAZ The I-69 the largest employment sector in Loogootee. sector (736 employees) Trade The Services sector (741 employees) and the Retail employment in Loogootee. government Although the table does not show any are the next largest employment sectors in Loogootee. of Loogootee. (see Figure 21). employment in Loogootee, there is government employment with the City of US 231, Inc is located off Frito-Lay, There are several large businesses located in and around Loogootee. Auto Parts, Car Other businesses like the Dollar General, Pamida, O’Reilly seven miles southeast of the city. Plus are dispersed throughout the city. and Sofa’s Auto Parts, CVS Pharmacy, Quest area along US 231 and US 50/150. Smaller locally-owned businesses can be found primarily in the downtown 36 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan commuter cantravelfromLoogooteein15minuteincrements. for theircommuteandonlytwopercenttravelmorethan 45minutes.Figure23showstheapproximatedistance percent havea15to29minutecommutework.Only ninepercentofcommuterstravelmorethan30minutes workers 16yearsandolderinthecommuter Table A-13 in Appendix A showsthepercentageofcommuters bytraveltime.Forty-fourpercentofLoogootee residents fromsurroundingcountiescommuteintoMartin County. Figure 22and Table A-12 in Appendix A showwhichcountiesMartinCountyresidents commute toandwhich percent), LawrenceCounty(22.2percent)andGreene(20.3percent). 4,472 workerscommuteintoMartinCounty. The majorityofthesecommuterscomefromDaviessCounty(25.2 There areapproximately3,285residentsfromadjacentcountiesthattravelintoMartinCountyforwork.Overall, Martin Countyforwork. work inMartinCountyoutsideofLoogootee. The restofthelaborforce(42percent)commutesoutside Only 43percentoftheLoogooteelaborforceworksinLoogootee.Fifteenworkersfrom Daviess County. County residentsthatworkoutsideofMartininDuboisCounty. Another 20percentworkin therefore, 44.3percentofMartinCountyworkerscommuteoutsidethecounty. Forty- According tothe2000U.S.Census,55.7percentofMartinCountylaborforceworksinCounty; 3. locating westofLoogooteeonUS50wouldactuallybelocatedinDaviessCounty. especially asthesetwohighwayswillprovideaccesstoI-69thewestandnorthofcity. Newbusinesses service businesses.SomebusinessesmaylocateoutsideofLoogooteeinthefuture,alongUS50and 231, Loogootee. Any increaseinemploymentLoogooteewillmorethanlikelybeadditionalretailandpersonal Utilities sector, Servicessector, andRetail Trade sectorwillcontinuetobethelargestemploymentsectorsin A decreaseineachemploymentsectorisalsoshownLoogootee. The Transportation, Communications,and 25 jobswillbecreatedtosupporttheneedsofhouseholdsforgoodsandservices. additional residenthouseholds). Assuming Loogooteecapturesits25percentshareofadditionalhouseholds, employment inMartinCountyby340jobs(238atWestGate insideMartinCountyand102jobsduetothe in DaviessCounty. Nevertheless,developmentattheWestGate @Crane Technology Parkmayincrease Technology Park thatisactuallyinMartinCounty. The majorityofavailablelandislocatedwestCrane manufacturing employmentinthecounty. However, thereisverylittlelandavailableintheWestGate @Crane Martin Countyoverthenext30years,developmentatWestGate @Crane Technology Parkmayincrease county overthenext30years. Although different sourcesshowadecreaseinmanufacturingemployment in employment sectorinMartinCounty. This coincideswiththesmallpopulationdecreaseexpectedin employment inMartinCounty. A smalldecreaseinemploymentisshowntheI-69 TAZ layerforevery According toprojectionsmadeintheI-69 TAZ layer, theGovernmentsectorwillcontinuetobehalfof b. | Chapter 2:Community Setting C Projected Jobs OMMUTING

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A. LAND USE

1. EXISTING LAND USE Comprehensive Plan

Using 2005 IndianaMap Natural Color Orthophotography of Martin County as a base map and a ﬁ eld survey of the Loogootee area, an inventory of existing land use within and around the corporate limits of Loogootee was completed. The 2005 IndianaMap Natural Color Orthophotography is a high resolution color aerial photograph used to locate structures and undeveloped land in and around Loogootee. A ﬁ eld survey of the Loogootee area, along with the 2005 Orthophotography was used to identify the existing land uses in and around Loogootee.

Figure 24 and Figure 25, along with Table 2 show the results of the ﬁ eld survey. Built urban land uses comprise 769 acres of the total 911 acres within the corporate limits of Loogootee (excludes roads, railroads and right-of- ways). This includes 4.3 acres of vacant commercial uses. The rest of the city is made up of 62 acres of vacant land and 80 acres of agricultural or forest land. a. Residential

The residential land use category includes single-family detached dwellings, mobile homes and multiple-family attached dwellings. There are 542 acres of developed residential land uses in Loogootee which makes up 70 percent of the city’s developed area and 60 percent of the city’s total area. Table 2 shows a breakdown of the existing land use.

Table 2: Loogootee Existing Land Use 2008 Existing Land Use Land Use Percent of Percent of Percent of Acreage Category Category Developed Area Total Area Residential 541.7 70.4% 59.5% Single-Family 475.5 87.8% 61.8% 52.2% Mobile Home 51.3 9.5% 6.7% 5.6% Multi-Family 14.9 2.7% 1.9% 1.6% Commercial 106.5 13.8% 11.7% Retail/Services 85.9 80.6% 11.2% 9.4% Professional Office 16.4 15.4% 2.1% 1.8% Vacant 4.3 4.0% 0.6% 0.5% Industrial 23.7 3.1% 2.6% Public/Quasi-Public 97.6 12.7% 10.7% Parks/Recreation 7.6 7.8% 1.0% 0.8% Churches/Cemeteries 27.5 28.1% 3.6% 3.0% Education 44.6 45.7% 5.8% 4.9% Government 3.7 3.8% 0.5% 0.4% Medical 3.3 3.4% 0.4% 0.4% Utilities 9.3 9.5% 1.2% 1.0% Other 1.6 1.6% 0.2% 0.2% Developed Subtotal 769.4 100.0% 84.5% Undeveloped Land 141.4 15.5% Agricultural/Forest Land 79.8 56.4% 8.8% Vacant Land 61.6 43.6% 6.8% Total 910.9 100.0%

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| lls, and fi t community facilities that serve the fi cient to support many of the resident’s of the resident’s to support many cient fi nd the closest hospital, Wal-Mart, and other commercial other commercial and hospital, Wal-Mart, nd the closest fi ces, recreational facilities, schools, governmental facilities, and ces, recreational fi Chapter 3: Assessment of Existing Conditions Chapter 3: Industrial Public/Quasi-Public Loogootee includes two grocery stores, two hardware stores, multiple auto parts stores, hair salons, restaurants, stores, hair salons, auto parts stores, multiple stores, two hardware includes two grocery Loogootee are suf and service businesses existing retail The city’s and banks. needs. However, they must travel to Washington to to Washington they must travel needs. However, uses found in larger communities. uses found in larger structures cover a within Loogootee. None of these of vacant commercial structures There are four acres the city two structures on north side of There are are several small vacant buildings. large area, but there also two structures on the south side There are (US 231) south of High Street. Avenue along John F Kennedy other The of the US 231 and US 50/150 intersection. vacant. One is on US 231 just north of the city that are of the The rest 231. Pine Street, one block east of US at the corner of Copper Street and building is located shows the location of the downtown area. Figure 24 structures are located in and around vacant commercial structures. the vacant commercial c. light industrial uses, heavy industrial uses, junk yards, land The industrial land use category includes mines. Uses that involve the manufacturing of products from secondary parts and can be normally contained of products from secondary parts and can be normally contained mines. Uses that involve the manufacturing include warehousing, Thus, light industrial uses light industrial uses. within a structure are generally considered parts supplied to the site. wholesaling and manufacturing from and processing of products from raw materials or the extraction Heavy industrial uses involve the manufacturing and Heavy industrial uses involve the outdoor storage of raw materials and processing of raw materials. products. developed uses in Loogootee, which makes up three percent of the city’s There are 24 acres of existing industrial west on the city’s total area. Perfect Fit Manufacturing Company the city’s area and two and a half percent of located southeast of There is also a large warehouse nearly six acres. side covers the largest area, with for acres. Red Door Industries, Holscaut, and a large tract of land used Perfect Fit that covers three and a half west of Maple Street. northeast side on Oak Street, together on the city’s storage of materials are all located These uses together cover just over eight acres. JP South and Graber Feed Service are both located along South and Graber Feed Service eight acres. JP These uses together cover just over located outside of the The rest of the industrial uses are Loogootee. the railroad tracks west of downtown Jasper Livestock and Design, Inc., Loogootee Tool, Loughmiller Machine, Loogootee city boundary and include the White River Co-Op and Mattingly Feed Store. Center, d. The public/quasi-public land use category includes public and nonpro community including churches, medical of developed These facilities cover 98 acres, which makes up 13 percent of the city’s other institutional uses. total area. the city’s percent of area and 11 of the public/quasi-public land use Parks and recreational facilities account for nearly eight acres (eight percent) City Park on Park Street, which in Loogootee. Over half of the park and recreational land is in the Loogootee The Loogootee Swimming Pool and Skate Park are located south of the covers nearly four and a half acres. These two facilities cover over two and a half acres in southwest Loogootee. City Park across from Park Street. Existing Land Use Map are the fountain The only other facilities shown in the parks/recreation category on the Figure 28 for the location of parks and downtown and the gymnasium on US 231, just north of downtown. See recreational facilities. land use within Loogootee. Churches and cemeteries make up 27.5 acres (28 percent) of the public/quasi-public two funeral Cemetery, churches and their associated buildings, the St. John’s This includes eight different Cemetery covers over half of this land, taking up 17 The St. John’s homes, and the Loogootee Revival Center. The fairgrounds Martin County 4-H Fairgrounds are located east of Loogootee along US 50/150. The acres. cover 25 acres. See Figure 3 for the location of churches and cemeteries. 44 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan Avenue, the Loogootee Municipal Building contains the Mayor’s of Avenue, theLoogooteeMunicipalBuildingcontainsMayor’s Municipal BuildingisthelargestgovernmentbuildingindowntownLoogootee.LocatedonJohnF. Kennedy Governmental facilitiescovernearlyfouracres(fourpercent)ofthepublic/quasi-publiclanduse. The Loogootee The nursinghomecoversnearly therapy. Also categorizedinmedicalisthe LoogooteeNursingHome,locatedwestofthecityalongUS50/150. to residents,includingclinicallaboratoryservices,mentalhealthoccupationaltherapy, andphysical which islocatedonPoplarStreetinthesouthpartofcity. Itincludes62bedsandprovidesseveralservices This categoryincludesonlyonefacilityinLoogootee. The MartinCountyHealthCareandRehabilitationCenter, Medical facilitiescoverjustoverthreeacres(threepercent)ofthepublic/quasi-publiclanduseinLoogootee. See Figure28forthelocationofschools. facilities associatedwithinthem,including located nexttoeachothersouthofVincennes StreetatBrooks Avenue. The schoolshaveseveralrecreational the landacrossChurchStreet.LoogooteeWest ElementaryandLoogooteeJuniorHigh/HighSchoolare Loogootee West EastElementarySchoolislocatedonUS50/150atKentucky Avenue. The schoolalsouses Loogootee JuniorHigh/HighSchool. These threeschoolsmakeuptheLoogooteeCommunitySchoolDistrict. The educationalcategoryincludesLoogooteeEastElementarySchool,West ElementarySchooland and theLoogooteeChamberofCommerce. government useslocatedoutsidethedowntownareaincludeLoogooteePublicLibrary, theINDOT of Utilities Of on US231,southofPamida couldbeusedforcommercialuses. existing Sunset Trailer Court,could beusedforadditionalmobilehomes. A largepieceofvacantlandlocated best suitedforadditionalsingle-family uses.Vacant landalongSecondStreetonthecity’s westside,nearthe Because alargeamountof thisvacantlandislocatednearsingle-familyresidential uses,mostofitwouldbe located throughoutthecity, withlargetractsofvacantlandinthesouthandsouthwestportionscity. areas, commercialareasorindustrialareas.Loogootee includes62acresofvacantland.Vacant landis limitations tobeingdevelopedwerecategorizedas vacant land. This mayincludeemptylots inresidential During thelandusesurvey, anylotsthatwereempty, werenotcoveredintrees,and appearedtohaveno f. agricultural purposes. southwest partsofthecitythatarecoveredbytrees, andlandonthesoutheastthatiscurrentlyusedfor Loogootee, whichisninepercentofthecity’s totalarea. This categoryincludeslandonthenortheastand currently coveredbytrees,andlandwetlands or The agricultural/forestlandcategoryincludesallusedforfarmingandotheragriculturalpurposes, land e. category. The American Legion,KnightsofColumbus,andVeterans ofForeignWars buildingsareallincludedinthis covers alittlemorethanoneandhalfacres(twopercent)ofthepublic/quasi-publiclanduseinLoogootee. of thepreviouslandusecategories.InLoogootee,theseincludeclubsandorganizations. This category Other public/quasi-publiclandusesincludethosethatarenotcategorizedunder any which isalsocategorizedunderutilities. Loogootee, onIndustrialParkDrive,istheMartinCountySolidWaste ManagementDistrictRecyclingCenter, facilities coverjustovernineacres(10percent)ofthepublic/quasi-publiclanduseinLoogootee.Justwest of Wastewater Treatment Plantonthecity’s southside,andthewatertowerlocatedoncity’s northside. These The utilitiescategoryincludestheDukeEnergyof | Chapter 3: Assessment ofExisting Conditions Vacant Land Agricultural/Forest Land fi ce, SouthernIndianaDevelopmentCommissionOf fi of ve acres.(Doctor’s fi ve baseball/softball fi ces andsubstationjustwestofdowntown,theLoogootee fi ces fallundertheprofessionalof fi fl elds, basketballandtenniscourts,atrack. oodplains. This categorycovers80acresin fi ce, andtheLoogooteeCityGarage.Other fi ce, ClerkOf fi ce, PoliceStation,Fire fi ces category.) fi ce,

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| rst fi c counts along US 231 and US fi ce uses. As is the case with future ce uses. fi Chapter 3: Assessment of Existing Conditions Chapter 3: ve new dwellings in Loogootee and 35 new dwellings in all of Martin ve new dwellings in Loogootee fi rst plan prepared for Loogootee, and will become the community’s community’s will become the for Loogootee, and rst plan prepared fi ONTROLS SE C c volumes through Loogootee in the future are very attractive to potential businesses that c volumes through Loogootee in the future are U SE fi U AND L AND L ROJECTED XISTING P E Residential Commercial While projections do not show a demand for commercial development in the future, the city should work towards While projections do not show a demand for commercial development in growth in a community is job growth The greatest aspect to population attracting new businesses into the city. there would be more jobs available and and available amenities. By attracting new businesses into the city, everyday necessities. Having this would make the city more or Jasper for less need to travel to Washington attractive for people to move into. miles of the proposed will be within 11 With the completion of I-69 from Evansville to Indianapolis, Loogootee Traf US 50/150 interchange with I-69 and 16 miles of the US 231 interchange. vehicles travel these roads to reach 50/150 through and around Loogootee are anticipated to increase as more I-69. Increased traf cater to travelers. population, commercial jobs and overall employment are expected to decrease in Loogootee between 2008 population, commercial jobs and overall employment are expected to in Daviess County is expected to increase only slightly. Township and 2030. Commercial employment in Barr Projected land use needs for the year 2030 for Loogootee were derived from a review of past trends and were derived from a review needs for the year 2030 for Loogootee Projected land use GIS (TAZ) Analysis Zones Travel Demand Model Travel made in the Interstate 69 demographic projections While & Poole Economics. Data Source by Woods Complete Economic and Demographic layer and the 2007 from to increase in Loogootee, additional land will be converted the population and jobs are not forecasted 154 the relocation and expansion of existing uses, including agricultural and vacant areas to accommodate for 12 acres for industrial, 13 acres for recreation and 45 acres acres for residential, 50 acres for commercial, other public/quasi-public uses. a. is a projected loss of 32 dwelling units in Loogootee based on a projected Between years 2008 and 2030, there household size, and a continued vacancy rate of 8.3 people, a continuing decline in population decrease of 114 it these calculations show a decrease in population and housing units, percent from the 2000 Census. While There is a projected actual housing units unless houses are demolished. is unlikely that there will be a loss in County as well, but and all of Martin Township, units in Loogootee, Perry decrease in population and housing Township Barr in Daviess County. Township around 1,000 people in Barr there is an anticipated increase of Some of this increase west and includes Cannelburg and Montgomery. borders the City of Loogootee to the The west of Loogootee, where there is a large amount of available land. is expected to be along US 50 to the to attract growth and development into vacant structures and lots within City of Loogootee should work on ways the city limits. Between 1990 and 2000, there were 3. 770 dwellings will be added in all of Martin Over the next 22 years (to year 2030), County added each year. share of countywide households, 231 housing If Loogootee maintains its 30 percent proportional County. provide a choice of residential areas To units will be added in Loogootee translating into about 77acres. 154 acres would be desirable to and to account for a more aggressive share of the housing market, nearly accommodate residential growth. b. Commercial land is occupied by retail/services and professional of 2. be the plan will This comprehensive comprehensive plan if adopted. Loogootee has never adopted any type of land use controls, such as a zoning adopted any type of land use controls, if adopted. Loogootee has never comprehensive plan the require a building permit to build within The city does currently control ordinance. ordinance or subdivision city. ordinance. zoning ordinance or subdivision control never had a comprehensive plan, Martin County has 46 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan city isdeveloped, especiallyforresidential uses.Mostofthevacant landislocatedaround existingsingle- future demandfornearly262 acres. This vacantland should The citycurrentlyhasover 60acresofvacantlandavailablefordevelopmentwithin thecitylimitstomeet Loogootee. The relocationandexpansionofotherpublic/quasi-public usesmayuseanother45acres. should addaparkinthenorthern partofthecityprovidingparklandincloserproximity toresidentsinnorthern well asexistingpopulationbasedonNationalRecreation andPark Association recommendations. The city demand for of industriallandusestoaccommodatea50percent expansionofexistingindustrialuses. There isalsoa relocated commercialusesmayrequireanother50acres bytheyear2030. There isademand for12acres An aggressiveshareofnewhousinginMartinCounty willabsorb154acresinLoogootee.Expandedand industrial development. city shouldbeprogressiveinensuringthatthereare shovel-readysitesavailabletopotentialcommercialand proposed I-69interchangesmayalsomakethecity attractivetobusinessandindustrialdevelopment. The of Loogooteeshouldincreasetraf projections, thereislittledemandforfuturelanduses. However, thecompletionofI-69towestandnorth Multiple sourcesdonotprojectanincreaseinpopulationoremploymentLoogootee.Basedonthese e. accommodate theexpansionandrelocationofpublic/quasi-publicusesinadditiontorecreationareas. should besuf population. Withnopopulationincreaseprojected,existingschools,governmentalfacilities,andchurches Most oftheotherpublic/quasipublicuseswithinLoogooteeshouldbesuf should considerconstructinganotherparkortwoonthenorthsideofcity. Based onthesenumbers,thereisademandfor Park, SwimmingPool,andSkateParkwhicharealllocatedneareachotheronthesouthwestsideof city. is notsuf 13 to21acresofparkland. The citycurrently haslessthaneightacresofparksandrecreationalspace,which acres ofparklandper1,000people.Withaprojected2030population2,585people,Loogooteewouldneed The NationalRecreationandPark Association suggeststhatacommunityshouldhaveatleast d. and US50/150westofthecity. Any futureindustrialdevelopmentaroundLoogooteewillmorethanlikelylocatealongUS231northofthe city 231 andUS50/150)proximitytoproposedI-69interchangesmakeitattractiveindustrialdevelopment. shovel-ready sitesareavailableforindustrialdevelopment. The city’s locationalongtwo majorhighways(US Although thereisnoprojectedincreaseinindustrialjobsforLoogooteethefuture,cityshouldensurethat accommodate a50percentexpansionofexistingindustrialuses. industrial employment.Sinceexistingusescoverabout24acres,12acreswouldbeneededto to enablea50percentexpansionofexistingindustrialusesensuretheirretainageplusacreageforexpanded for thecitybetween2008and2030.However, thegeneralpracticeistoprovidesuf ten employeespernetacreforsanitarysewerdesign. There arenoadditionalindustrialemployeescalculated communication/utility, andwholesale/warehouseuses. These usesaverageabout15employeesperacreor Industrial landisoccupiedbyagriculturalservices,mining,construction,manufacturing,transportation/ c. of landmaybeconvertedtoretailand To accommodate theexpansion,relocationandattractionofcommercialusestoyear2030upwards50acres | Chapter 3: Assessment ofExisting Conditions Conclusion Public/Quasi-Public Industrial fi cient forthecurrentpopulation. MostoftheparkandrecreationallandincludesLoogooteeCity fi ve tothirteenacresofadditionalparkland inthecitytoaccommodate2030populationas fi cientforthe2030population.However, about45acreswouldbedesirablethroughyear2030to fi c throughthecityonUS231and50/150. The city’s proximitytotwo fi ce uses. ce fi ve tothirteenacresofadditionalparklandinthecity. The city fi rst bedevelopedbefore anylandoutsideofthe fi cient fortheprojected2030 fi cient vacantindustrialland fi ve toeight

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| ed fi cations may be ed as “arterials” fi fi eld, Greene County). fi ights is the Indianapolis fl ed to handle scheduled air-passenger carrier ed to fi c through properties. Streets are functionally classi fi c entering and leaving metropolitan areas (i.e., inter-urban c entering and leaving fi ed according to the function they perform. The primary functions ed according to the function they perform. fi Chapter 3: Assessment of Existing Conditions Chapter 3: c. If a street equally serves to provide access to abutting property and Freeways and expressways are the highest category of arterial Freeways and expressways are the highest category of arterial fi ed as a collector. These three primary functional classi These three primary ed as a collector. fi c (such as between the central business district and outlaying residential fi LASSIFICATION C rst in vacant commercial structures. Some small scale commercial businesses may also locate businesses may scale commercial Some small commercial structures. rst in vacant UNCTIONAL fi ed for planning and design purposes as described below. The functional class of a roadway is also ed for planning and design purposes as described below. c, it is functionally classi fi F fi IGHWAY TRANSPORTATION c). They carry the longest trips at the highest speeds and are designed to carry the highest volumes. In c). NTRODUCTION fi H I Major Arterials Evansville Regional Airport is the closest airport which is certi Evansville Regional a full range of domestic and international The nearest airport offering operations. International Airport. B. as “local” if their primary purpose is to provide access to abutting properties. Streets are classi as “local” if their primary purpose is to provide access to abutting properties. if their primary purpose is to carry traf to carry traf further strati the amount of public right-of-way required, and the important in determining federal and state funding eligibility, appropriate level of access control. a. The National Highway arterials. Major arterials include the interstates, freeways/expressways and principal most important rural principal arterials in addition to interstates. System of 155,000 miles includes the nation’s Interstates/Freeways/Expressways. streets and serve the major portion of through-traf 2. are classi The roadways in the street network traf metropolitan areas, intra-urban traf may also be served by streets of this areas and between major inner-city communities or major urban centers) from other roads and railroads, class. Interstates are fully access-controlled facilities that are grade-separated of roadways are either to serve property or to carry traf The transportation system physically links the community to the land use activities within the community as well to the land use activities within system physically links the community The transportation transportation is found national activities. Only ground of the community such as state and as activities outside 35 miles currently I-64, which is located approximately closest interstate to Loogootee is The in Martin County. once completed, I-69 will travel through the via US 231. However, south of the county and can be accessed currently projected, I-69 would be approximately As to Martin County). central part of Daviess County (adjacent of Loogootee via US 231. I-69 will connect to I-64 miles west of Loogootee via US 50 and 17 miles north 11 81 of straight-line distance to the southwest) and to I-465 (approximately and I-164 (approximately 46 miles There is no public bus system or any other type of transit within northeast). miles of straight-line distance to the Haute or Evansville, Terre is Greyhound Bus Lines in either The nearest intercity bus service in Loogootee. There is no rail 60 miles in straight-line distance from Loogootee. Indiana, which are both approximately AMTRAK station is located in Indianapolis. The nearest passenger service in Loogootee. located within a one hour drive (approximately) of Loogootee, including: There are thirteen public use airports 1. family uses and would be ideal for single-family uses in the future. Any commercial development in the future development in Any commercial uses in the future. for single-family and would be ideal family uses should locate on vacant land in existing neighborhoods. Any industrial development should locate along US 231 north of the US 231 north should locate along development Any industrial land in existing neighborhoods. on vacant outside the existing corporate additional undeveloped lands Nevertheless west of the city. city and US 50/150 Loogootee to year 2030. to accommodate the growth of limits will be necessary Airport Grissom Municipal Airport (Bloomington), V.I. Airport (Bloomington), Monroe County Lake Monroe Area (Orange County), Reservoir Landing Airport, Patoka Lick Municipal (Bedford, Lawrence County), French Airport (Washington Airport (Orange County), Salem Municipal Airport (Orange County), Orleans Paoli Municipal Airport Boonville Airport (Dubois County), City), Huntingburg Airport (Tell County), Perry County Municipal and Shawnee Field (Bloom (Washington), Airport Daviess County County), (Warrick 48 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan county, connectingtoWashington tothewestandPaolieast. northwest untilitsalignment coincideswithUS50.150generallyrunseast-west throughthecenterof The onlyminorarterialinMartin CountyisUS150.150classi and Vincennes tothewestandBedfordLawrenceburgeast. to futureI-69nearCrane.US50runseast-westthrough thecenterofcounty. ItconnectstoWashington the south,anditconnectstoGary, Indianatothenorth.US231currentlylinksMartinCountyI-64atDaleand western portionofthecounty. ItconnectstoKentucky(viaacrossingoftheOhioRiverinSpencerCounty) There aretwoprincipalarterialsinMartinCounty:US 231andUS50.runsnorth-souththroughthe a. 3. facilities. thoroughfare networkandisnoteligibleforfederalaid,withtheexceptionofbridgesbikeway/walkway Through-traf properties, localstreetsprovidethelowestlevelofmobilityand,therefore,exhibittraf Local streetsarecomposedofallnotdesignatedascollectorsorarterials.Primarilyservingabutting d. the smallestruralcommunities(fewerthan2,500persons). roads servethemostimportantintra-countycorridors.Minorcollectorslinklocalinruralareasand larger towns(2,500ormorepersons),andothermajortraf volumes arecharacteristicofthesestreets.Inruralareas,themajorcollectorsprovideservicetocountyseats, both accessandtraf Collector streetsserveasthelinkbetweenlocalandarterialsystem.provide c. service. Minorarterialsalsoprovideurbanconnectionstoruralcollectors. areas, andlinkingcitiestownstoformanintegratednetworkprovidinginterstatehighwayinter-county mobility thanprincipalarterials. This classaugments themajorarterials,distributingtraf Minor arterials,thelowestcategoryofarterialstreets,servetripsmoderatelengthandoffer alowerlevelof b. traf and thecontrolofdrivewayentrances.Forprincipalarterials,maintainingtraf some levelofaccesscontrolishighlydesirable,suchastheminimumspacingintersectionswithpublicroads suburbs, andbetweenmajorsuburbanactivitycenters. Although principalarterialsmaylackaccesscontrol, areas. Withinthemetropolitanarea,majorintra-urbantripsareservedbetweencentralbusinessdistrictand class complementsthefreeway/expresswaysysteminservingthrough-traf Classi Principal Arterials. US 50BypassinVincennes orSR37inBloomingtonBedford. facilities thatmayhaveoccasionalat-gradeintersections,suchastheLloydExpresswayinEvansville,US41/ also grade-separatedfromallintersectingtransportationfacilities.Expresswaysarepartiallyaccess-controlled grade-separated withfullaccesscontrol.Freewaysarenon-interstate,fullyaccess-controlledfacilitiesthat such asInterstate64. All roadwaysthatareonthenation’s interstatesystemofabout45,000milesare fully | Chapter 3: Assessment ofExisting Conditions Martin County T Local Streets Collector Streets Minor Arterials fi c ismoreimportantthanprovidingaccesstoabuttingproperty. HOROUGHFARE fi cation System)arethehighestcategoryofarterialstreetswithoutgradeseparation. This functional fi c onlocalstreetsisdeliberatelydiscouraged. This classofstreetisnotpartanycityorcounty N Principalarterials(sometimestermedotherprincipalundertheFederalFunctional fi ETWORK c circulationwithinresidential,commercial,andindustrialareas.Moderate-to-lowtraf fi cgeneratorsthatarenotservedbyarterials. These fi ed asa minorarterialfromthecountyline fi c enteringandleavingmetropolitan fi c-carrying capacityforthrough- fi c tosmallergeographic fi c volumes. c fi c

Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 49 | c). fi cation System because urban designations are only made for cation System because urban designations are fi Chapter 3: Assessment of Existing Conditions Chapter 3: cations of roadways in Martin County. All of the roadways in Loogootee cations of roadways in Martin County. fi HARACTERISTICS C scal year 2006. fi HYSICAL Roadways P Loogootee Maintenance Responsibility a. the structural adequacy (pavement The physical characteristics of a roadway system provide insight regarding vertical curves and turning radii at and bridge loading capacities), geometric adequacy (horizontal and intersections), and functional adequacy (ability to handle traf 4. There are also several major collectors in Martin County, including SR 450, SR 550, SR 645, SR 650, and SR 645, SR 650, SR 450, SR 550, including County, collectors in Martin also several major There are US from portion of the county, in the central northeast-southwest SR 450 travels county roads. several other in the center travels east-west SR 550 Line and Bedford. to the Lawrence County northeast 50 near Shoals a short distance of Shoals. SR 645 travels east-west US 50 at Loogootee to US 150 south of the county from and US 231. SR 650 west to the Daviess County Line of the county from Burns City in the northern portion to the US Gypsum of the county from US 50 south a short distance in the central portion travels north-south Mine facility. b. center of Loogootee from the 231, a major arterial, approaches the are located in Loogootee. US arterials Two center of Loogootee a major arterial, approaches the to the north. US 50/150, also south and exits Loogootee to the east. from west and exits starts in Loogootee and exits the city to the SR 550 major collector. Also in Loogootee, SR 550 is a southeast. for three intersections in Loogootee. On the south side of Loogootee US 231, US 50/150, and SR 550 combine and 231 and US 50/150, with US 50 making the north and south legs is a three-legged intersection of US is US 50/US 150 is a predominantly east-west street, and US 231 US 231 making the east leg. (Although of the roadways at their intersection leads to the geometry described predominantly north-south, the curvature Broadway and the south leg is designated as West the north leg is designated as Mill Street above.) Locally, another designation). Street (the US 231 leg does not have three-legged intersection of US 231 and US 50/150 with US 50/150 In the center of Loogootee is another the north leg is designated as North US 231 making the north leg. Locally, making the east and west legs and west legs are designated as Broadway Street. and the east and Avenue John F Kennedy east intersection of US 50/150 and SR 550, with US 50/150 making the On the east side of Loogootee is an the east and west leg, and a local street making the north leg. Locally, and west legs, SR 550 making the south and the Avenue, Street, the south leg is designated as South Kentucky legs are designated as East Broadway Avenue. north leg is designated as North Kentucky Figure 26 shows the functional classi are designated rural under the Federal Classi are designated rural under the Federal communities of 5,000 or more persons. c. limits. US 50/150, US 231, and SR Loogootee maintains 20.60 center-line miles of roadway within the corporate Martin County is responsible for maintaining Transportation. 550 are maintained by the Indiana Department of for the maintenance of culverts bridges on non-state roadways in incorporated areas. Loogootee is responsible Loogootee received $75,106 from the Motor Vehicle and drainage ditches on non-state roads in the community. years of the proceeds from the lease Highway fund, $18,806 from Major Moves funding (an allocation for two from the Local Road and Street fund, and $5,915 from special distribution Road), $11,470 Toll of the Indiana funds in 50 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Na

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However, All recorded volumes decrease cult to discern. fi c and bicycles, especially in those areas without sidewalks. fi OLUMES V c volumes and speeds on most of the roadways in the city are low enough to permit the coexistence of c volumes and speeds on most of the roadways in the city are low enough to permit the coexistence fi RAFFIC c counts in Loogootee were completed by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in 1997, Transportation c counts in Loogootee were completed by the Indiana Department of fi T Bikeways/Walkways Traf for traf Trends These counts covered US 50/150, US 231, and SR 550. 2001, and 2005. Loogootee are dif 2005, some locations show traf show little change. Figure 27 shows the traf 5. alleys in the older parts of the city. Alleys are usually eight feet wide or wider and are gravel or paved. Alleys are usually eight feet wide or wider and are alleys in the older parts of the city. b. most of the sidewalks exist throughout There are no separate bikeways/walkways in Loogootee. However, of US 50/150, US 231, and SR 550, downtown area and within the older residential areas. With the exception the traf automobile traf Road widths along US 50/150 through Loogootee range from 24 feet wide on the west and east sides of the city west and east sides feet wide on the range from 24 through Loogootee along US 50/150 Road widths between Broadway Street; locally as West 50 is designated of US 231, US West within the city center. to 49 feet US 50/150 of SW 1st Street, Street; and east designated as Mill US 50/US 150 is SW 1st Street, US 231 and US 50/150 Avenue, County Line to Industrial Broadway Street. From the Martin/Daviess is designated as East 36 feet wide with to US 231, US 50/US 150 is Avenue three-foot shoulders. From Industrial is 24 feet wide with Street in which US 231 to north of Walnut There is a short section from US (no shoulders). curb and guttering is 48 feet Street to 1st Street, US 50/150 north of Walnut with curb and guttering. From 50/150 is 49 feet wide to a width of 24 feet US 50/150 narrows back down guttering. From 1st Street to 3rd Street, wide with curb and US 50/150 is 24 Avenue), Street to SR 550 (Kentucky guttering or shoulders. From 3rd but without curb and within feet wide with three-foot shoulders of SR 550, US 50/150 is 24 shoulders. West feet wide with six-foot wide with two-foot shoulders. of Loogootee, US 50/150 is 24 feet Loogootee. East north sides of the city from 24 feet wide on the south and US 231 through Loogootee range Road widths along three-foot shoulders. From US 231 is 24 feet wide with South of Loogootee, to 52 feet within the city center. an 36 feet wide with curb and guttering (no shoulders). US 231 shares Elm Street to US 50/150, US 231 is above) for 0.47 miles before US 231 splits from US 50/150 and continues alignment with US 50/150 (described Avenue.) US 50/150, US 231 is known locally as North John F Kennedy north. (Following the split north from From US 50/150 north to American Legion Avenue, US 231 is 36 feet wide with curb and guttering. From US 231 is 36 Avenue, American Legion From US 50/150 north to with curb and guttering and parking on to the CSX railroad, US 231 is 35 feet wide Avenue American Legion and the CSX railroad to Main Street, US 231 is 52 feet wide with curb the northbound side of the street. From Avenue/ side of the street. From Main Street to north of Vincennes guttering and parking on the southbound wide with curb and guttering and parking on both sides of the street. From Butcher Boulevard, US 231 is 44 feet wide with three-foot Boulevard to north of Norris Street, US 231 is 24 feet Avenue/Butcher north of Vincennes four- and continuing north out of Loogootee, US 231 is 24 feet wide with shoulders. From north of Norris Street foot shoulders. intersection on the east side of Loogootee, Avenue Street/S Kentucky Starting southeast from the E Broadway Avenue. SR 550 is designated as South Kentucky shoulders. Locally, SR 550 is 18 feet wide with two-foot SR 550 is 18 feet wide with three-foot shoulders. Continuing southeast out of Loogootee, range in width from 62 feet to around eight feet. Several roads in Loogootee Other streets throughout Loogootee for two-way traf are greater than 20 feet wide, allowing 52 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan White River(2.5miles). The Ready-for-Construction dateforall for constructionofnewsegmentsUS50. The County (whichisintheVincennes District), includingonesectioninLoogootee. All The 25-Year LongRange Transportation Plan(LRP)includes individual orgroupsofpreservationprojects. draws individualexpansionprojectsfromtheLongRange Transportation PlanandMajorMoves,identi and resurfacingprojects. The IndianaStatewide Transportation ImprovementProgram (INSTIP)for2008-2011 new interchangeconstruction).MajorMovesincludesconstructionprojects,majorpreservation focuses onexpansionprojects(i.e.,addedtravellanes,newroadconstruction,interchangemodi updated in2007andtheMajorMoves2006-2015ConstructionPlan. The LongRange Transportation Plan Planned roadwayimprovementsarefoundintheIndiana25-Year LongRange Transportation Planthatwas b. Expansion projectsareimprovementsthataddcapacitytotheroadwaysystemsuchas: Preservation projectsinvolveimprovementstomaintaintheexistingcapacityofroadwaysystemsuchas: Roadway improvementsfallintotwomajorcategories:“preservation”projectsand“expansion”projects. a. 6. near Loogootee: The IndianaStatewide Transportation ImprovementPlan(INSTIP)for2008through2011 includes threeprojects Major MovesfundingearmarkedforareaswithinLoogootee butnotattachedtospeci There arenospeci sections are334,335,336,337,and338. | Chapter 3: Assessment ofExisting Conditions Planned RoadwayImprovements Improvement Types R • • • • • • • • • • • OADWAY new freewayinterchanges. major roadwayalignments;and new roadwaysandroadwayextensions; major roadwaywidenings(addinglanes); transportation structurepreservationefforts. transportation enhancementprojectssuchasbikeways,walkways,landscapingandhistoric pavement andbridgereconstruction/replacementprojects; signalization improvements,guardrailandmarkingimprovements; safety projectslikelow-costintersectionimprovements,minorhorizontalandverticalrealignments, roadway resurfacingandbridgerehabilitationprojects; US 50/US150–intersection improvementatPineStreet(Loogootee) US 231–bridgereplacementatFriendsCreek(2.4miles southofUS50) SR 550–hotmixasphalt(HMA)pavementrehabilitation (US50toUS150) I MPROVEMENTS fi c MajorMovesprojectslistedforLoogootee.However, thereisatotalof$18,805.52in fi rstsectionislocatedinLoogootee,fromUS231toEastFork fi ve unfundedlongrangeplan projects inMartin fi ve sectionsis2025. 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ti Na 54 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan mile fringeofthecity. Creek. The system includessevenliftstations. The facilitydischarges intoPlaster’s Sewage collectionisprovided toallresidentsofLoogootee,aswellthose withinanapproximateone- b. maximum capacityofoneMGD. The currentutilizationrateis500,000gallonsperday. The Loogooteesewagetreatmentplantislocatedon thesouthsideofcityonUS231. The planthasa a. 3. potential inthoseareas. that donothavewaterlines. Applying waterlinestoareasthatcurrentlylackwillincreasedevelopment and distributionsystemshouldbeadequateforthe2030population. The citymaywishtoextendlinesareas There isnopopulationorcommercialgrowthanticipatedforLoogootee. Therefore, theexistingwatertreatment e. the system,withexceptionofonlyacoupleareas. distribution system.Between85and90percentofthelinesarePVC. There isgoodwaterpressurethroughout The watertreatmentplantrecentlywentthrougha$4millionupgrade. There areveryfewissueswiththe d. intersection ofLineStreetandBradyStreet. southern partofthecityonGrantStreet. A 750,000 gallontowerislocatedinthenorthernpartofcityat Loogootee storesitswaterintwoseparatetowersthecity. A 250,000gallontowerislocatedinthe c. boundary. Water isdistributedtoallresidents ofLoogootee. There are alsowaterlinesthatextendbeyondthecity’s b. million gallonsperday(MGD). The plantitcurrentlyoperatingat340,000MGD. The LoogooteewatertreatmentplantislocatedonScenicHillDrive. The planthasamaximumcapacityof1.4 a. 2. storm watercollection,andtheelectric,gas,communicationsutilities. includes thewatertreatmentanddistributionsystem,liquidwastecollection The utilityinfrastructureofthecommunityisessentialtosupportingurbanactivitiesinand 1. C. | Chapter 3: Assessment ofExisting Conditions Sewage CollectionSystem Sewage Treatment and ExistingCapacity L Future Water Needs Water SystemImprovements Water Storage Distribution System Water Treatment andExistingCapacity W I NTRODUCTION UTILITIES IQUID ATER W T REATMENT ASTE T REATMENT

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| ltration fi ow problems. fl ltration and in fi shing, swimming, hiking, and boating. The Lakeview Golf Course is and boating. shing, swimming, hiking, fi Chapter 3: Assessment of Existing Conditions Chapter 3: RAINAGE ACILITIES ISPOSAL D F ow issues because of broken or disconnected lines. There are acceptable levels of in There of broken or disconnected lines. ow issues because D fl ATER TILITIES ASTE W U W ow into a sanitary system, which the system should be at or below. A sanitary system evaluation study sanitary A the system should be at or below. ow into a sanitary system, which fl THER ECREATIONAL OLID TORM COMMUNITY FACILITIES COMMUNITY NTRODUCTION Existing Facilities R I O S S Sanitary System Improvements Sanitary ce paper, glass, plastic, tin, steel, aluminum, clothing, and electronics. The center can also recycle home The center can clothing, and electronics. glass, plastic, tin, steel, aluminum, ce paper, ltration and in fi fi a nine-hole course located on US 231 adjacent to West Boggs Lake. The Martin County 4-H fairgrounds are Boggs Lake. a nine-hole course located on US 231 adjacent to West a. Loogootee City Park, located on There is one park, a swimming pool, and a skate park located in Loogootee. The Loogootee Swimming Pool and Skate Park are Park Street, contains shelters and playground equipment. southwest side. These three facilities are all located on the city’s located south of the City Park. There is a small private park located There are also a few recreational facilities located outside of Loogootee. Management District Recycling Waste on Industrial Park Drive east Loogootee, near the Martin County Solid a variety of Boggs Lake, located two miles north of downtown Loogootee on US 231, offers West Center. recreational activities including camping, D. c. the upgrade was However, upgrade recently. a $4 million also went through treatment plant The sewage have up of 45 year old clay lines which The collection system is made plant itself. only done on the treatment in and in with the greatest in to determine the areas of the community should be completed where they are most to the lines can be made should be prioritized so that upgrades The problem areas needed. Community facilities are the recreation, education, government, medical, institutional, and cultural facilities that Community facilities are the recreation, education, government, medical, These facilities provide area. provide services and amenities to the residents of Loogootee and the immediate the quality of life in the community. essential services as well as other services that affect 2. 1. The Martin County Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) is located at 500 Industrial Park Drive in Management District (SWMD) is located at 500 The Martin County Solid Waste magazines, The SWMD accepts all sorts of recycling, including newspapers, of US 50. Loogootee, just off of heaters, washers, dryers, refrigerators, and scrap metals. Household appliances for a small fee, such as water The SWMD also accepts regular trash. Garbage at the recycling center. hazardous wastes are also accepted also accept larger items They a charge of one dollar per 33 gallon bag. bags can be brought to the center at at a cost. 5. northern Martin County covers most of western and Vectren by Vectren. Natural gas in Loogootee is provided of Shoals do not receive natural gas. Duke Areas east of Loogootee and west and an area around Shoals. County. Energy provides electricity to all of Martin 6. 4. is found throughout sewer system. Curb and guttering is separate from the sanitary Storm water drainage use natural drainage US 50/150. Other areas of the city and along parts of US 231 and downtown Loogootee to remove storm water. 56 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Chapter 3: Assessment ofExisting Conditions Recreational Areas Recreational Schools and Schools Parks/Recreation Education West Elementary School High School and Loogootee Jr/Sr Loogootee ¤ £ 50 Loogootee City Park City Swimming Pool Swimming Loogootee Figure 28: Schools andRecreational Areas 00.4 Elementary School Elementary Loogootee East 0.2 Ê Miles Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 57

| shing, fi ecting an fl ve to eight fi eld sports facilities fi ve to 10 acres per 1,000 people. The The ve to 10 acres per 1,000 people. fi ve to eight acres of community parkland per ve fi eld sports activities. One-half mile is considered the upper eld fi elds) in addition to the facilities commonly found at neighborhood elds) in addition to the facilities commonly fi Chapter 3: Assessment of Existing Conditions Chapter 3: ed according to the population they serve: neighborhood, community, or community, the population they serve: neighborhood, ed according to fi Park Land and Recreation Facility Adequacy Park Land and Recreation Facility Park Land and Recreation Facilities Standards Park Land and Recreation swimming, camping, and hiking. These parks concentrate on passive recreation facilities and active recreation These parks swimming, camping, and hiking. parks is by automobile. The primary means of access to regional facilities that are unique to the region. acres and are required to have Regional parks contain 200 or more should have 15 to 20 acres of regional/ Association suggests that a community National Recreation and Park metro parkland per 1,000 people. size, only neighborhood and community parks are relevant. Regional parks must be Because of Loogootee’s provided by larger jurisdictions such as the county or state. c. to 2.5 acres Association suggests that a community should have 1.25 The National Recreation and Park population of 2,585, Loogootee would of neighborhood parkland per 1,000 people. With a projected 2030 The Loogootee City Park has facilities that are common to need 3.25 to 6.5 acres of neighborhood parkland. The southwest side. The park covers approximately four and a half acres on the city’s neighborhood parks. of all residential areas indicates that need for additional neighborhood park within convenient walking distance town opposite the Loogootee City Park. additional neighborhood park land should be examined on sides of the or more acres on the north side of the The city should consider at least one new neighborhood park of two city. Association also suggests that a community should have at least The National Recreation and Park population of 2,585 people, Loogootee acres of community parkland per 1,000 people. With a projected 2030 The Loogootee City Park, Swimming Pool, and Skate Park would need 13 to 21 acres of community parkland. 1,000 people. outdoor recreation activities such as picnicking, boating, Regional or metropolitan parks address parks. Community parks also focus on active recreation facilities for the community, but may also have some on active recreation facilities for the community, parks. Community parks also focus parks, the service area radius is one-quarter mile for playground passive recreation facilities. For community two miles for and court sports facilities, and one to a convenient biking distance to recreational facilities. Greater distances limit for walking and is considered means of access. Community parks may include community centers, involve the automobile as the primary The National Recreation pools as well as major picnic facilities. indoor gyms, outdoor stages and swimming Association suggests that a community should have and Park located approximately two miles east of Loogootee, off of US 50/150. Figure 28 shows the location of parks and 28 shows the location 50/150. Figure of US off miles east of Loogootee, two located approximately could so that the community completed in 2008 Park Plan was A Loogootee. areas in and around recreational recreation grants. for federal meet requirements b. classi Parks are functionally regional. area with neighborhood, and provide a multi-purpose are oriented toward the surrounding Neighborhood parks for older children and (e.g., basketball, tennis, volleyball) for young children, court sports playground facilities recreation facilities Neighborhood parks focus on active walking distance of where they live. picnic areas within picnicking, sitting recreation activities such as walking, areas, but also address passive for abutting residential feet) re radius is one-quarter mile (1,320 neighborhood parks, the service area and viewing. For for 85 percent of the people. For access by bicycle, the park service acceptable or convenient walking distance The National Recreation mile which is also the maximum walking distance. radius may be increased to one-half at least 1.25 to 2.5 acres of neighborhood parkland Association suggests that a community should have and Park per 1,000 people. needs of the larger community and include Community parks provide for the recreational soccer (e.g., baseball, softball, football and 58 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan tennis court,soccer elsewhere inLoogootee. A neighborhood parkcreatedinnorthernLoogooteecouldincludeabasketballcourt, tennis facilitiesshouldalsobeconsiderednearthepark. These typesoffacilitiesshouldalsobeconsidered similar totheLoogooteeNursing Center. County RehabilitationCenter, locatedat313Poplar Street,includes62bedsandprovidesarangeofservices including clinicallaboratory services,mentalhealthoccupationaltherapy andphysicaltherapy. Martin southwest ofdowntown,includes 60bedsandprovidesseveralservicesto senior anddisabledresidents, There aretwomedicalfacilitieslocatedinLoogootee. The LoogooteeNursingCenter, locatedonUS50 5. the 2030population. governmental employeesisnotanticipatedtoincrease, existinggovernmentalfacilitiesshouldbesuf Hill RoadandUS50/150.Becausethe2030population isnotexpectedtoincrease,andthenumberof at thecornerofLineStreetandOakStreet. The LoogooteeFireStationislocated onthecornerofHeritage Commission Of Loogootee PoliceStation,theCityofFireDepartment, UtilitiesOf F. Kennedy Avenue, of atthemunicipalbuilding. The municipalbuildingcontains theMayor’s The primaryresidenceforLoogooteeGovernmentfacilitiesislocatednorthofdowntownon John 4. existing schoolsshouldbesuf School had487students.Becausethepopulationgrowthexpectedbetween2008and2030isnotsubstantial, had 267students,LoogooteeWest Elementary Schoolhad293studentsandtheLoogooteeJunior/SeniorHigh the 2008-2009schoolyearinLoogooteeCommunitySchoolDistrict.EastElementary According topreliminarycountsbytheIndianaDepartmentofEducation,thereare1,047studentsenrolled for activities. Figure28showsthelocationoftheseschools. fi facilities alsoinclude the LoogooteeJunior/SeniorHighSchoolarelocatednexttoeachotheroncity’s westside. The school Loogootee West Elementary, andtheLoogooteeJunior/SeniorHighSchool.West Elementaryand number ofenrolledstudents. The corporation includesonlythreeschools;theLoogooteeEastElementary, The LoogooteeCommunitySchoolDistrictisoneoftwodistrictsinMartinCounty. The districthasthehighest 3. for With theexceptionofbaseballandsoftball provide someofthefacilitiescommontocommunityparks. Together, theycoverapproximatelysevenacres. multi-purpose Junior High/HighSchool.DuetospaceconstraintsaroundtheLoogooteeCityParkandSwimmingPool,a baseball/softball a tenniscourt,someconsiderationshouldbegiventoseveralofthesefacilities. There arenobasketballcourts, shows thestandardsforrecreationalfacilityneeds. Although Loogootee’s populationonlyquali In additiontoparkacreage,different recreationalfacilitiesareneededforaspeci the LoogooteeCityParkorSwimmingPool. purpose for usebythegeneralpublic.Vacant landsouthoftheLoogooteeSwimming Poolcouldbeusedasamulti- | eld surroundedbyarunningtrack.LoogooteeEastElementarycontainssmallgymnasiumusedforvarious Chapter 3: Assessment ofExisting Conditions M G E fi eld sportsinLoogootee.Baseball/softball,football,and/orsoccer DUCATIONAL OVERNMENTAL EDICAL fi eld byaddingabaseballbackstopandsoccergoals. A basketballcourtshouldalsobeaddednear F ACILITIES fi eld wouldbeusefulasmentionedpreviously. A multi-usecourtwithbasketball,volleyball,and fi F ce andtheLoogooteeCityGarage. Also locateddowntownisthe LoogooteePublicLibrary fi elds, soccer elds, ACILITIES F fi ACILITIES eld, and/orbaseball fi ve tenniscourts, fi fi cient forthefuturepopulation. elds, or football or elds, fi ve baseball ve fi eld. fi elds atLoogooteeJuniorHigh/HighSchool,therearenofacilities fi elds inLoogooteewiththeexception offacilitiesatLoogootee fi elds, anoutdoorbasketballcourt,andafootball/soccer fi elds shouldbeaddedinLoogootee fi ce, SouthernIndianaDevelopment fi c amountofpeople. Table 6 fi ce, ClerkOf fi es itasneeding fi cient for cient fi ce,

Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 59 | liated with Memorial Hospital ﬁ ces in the Loogootee area. The Daviess Martin Medical Clinic, The Daviess Martin Medical Clinic, ces in the Loogootee area. ﬁ Chapter 3: Assessment of Existing Conditions Chapter 3: There are no hospitals located in Martin County. The closest hospital for Loogootee residents is the Daviess residents is for Loogootee The closest hospital in Martin County. no hospitals located There are The west of Loogootee. 13 miles The hospital is approximately in Washington. Hospital located Community units, has two specialty Community hospital room. Daviess and has an emergency an 80-bed facility hospital is Adult intensive care. Pediatric and and Bloomington. Memorial Bedford, Linton, in Jasper, near Loogootee are located The next closest hospitals south of Loogootee. It has 104 approximately 20 miles Care Center is located in Jasper, Hospital and Health short-term hospital. room, and is considered to be a beds, an emergency Center each have and Bedford Regional Medical in Bedford. Dunn Memorial Hospital There are two hospitals of Loogootee. approximately 30 miles northeast 25 beds. Both are The room. hospital with 25 beds and an emergency Hospital in Linton is a short-term Greene County General miles northwest of Loogootee. hospital is about 35 with Bloomington Hospital is the largest hospital in Monroe County There are three hospitals in Bloomington. a trauma center and multiple specialty units. Bloomington Meadows 293 beds. Bloomington Hospital includes All three 52 beds. Monroe Hospital is a short-term hospital with 32 beds. Hospital is a psychiatric hospital with of Loogootee. hospitals are 50 to 60 miles northeast doctor of There are several small clinics and associated with the Daviess Community Hospital of Washington, is located southwest of Loogootee. Another of Loogootee. is located southwest Hospital of Washington, associated with the Daviess Community is the Loogootee Family Medical Clinic, af small clinic, located on Cooper Street, and Health Care Center of Jasper. located in Loogootee that specialize in Chiropractics, Family Medicine, There are multiple independent practices and Dentistry. 60 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Chapter 3: Assessment ofExisting Conditions Chapter 4: Community Issues Loogootee

A. LAND USE PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING

On Wednesday, September 10, 2008 urban planners from Bernardin, Lochmueller and Associates, Inc. met with Comprehensive Plan the Loogootee Land Use Plan Committee at the St. John’s Center at St. John’s Catholic Church in Loogootee. This meeting included a review of the comprehensive plan process, the content of the proposed plan and the schedule for preparation of the plan. Members of the committee identiﬁ ed community leaders to be interviewed about community growth and development issues, and developed a community survey to be sent to citizens of Loogootee. An exercise was also completed during the meeting to determine the growth and development issues of the city. Each committee member was given an opportunity to list the issues they believed were important to Loogootee. The committee then scored these issues by importance. The top ten issues were included in the community survey, and additional issues were added as survey size permitted. The plan committee ranked these issues as follows: (Issues that were scored the same are given the same rank.)

1) Need for intense sense of community (community pride). (score = 24) 2) We need to better market and celebrate ourselves. (score = 22) 3) Need to facilitate capital startup for entrepreneurs (need to create successes). (score = 21) 4) Concern about vacant properties (score = 17) 4) Need a comprehensive educational approach. (score = 17) 5) Need for shovel ready commerce area for new development. (score = 14) 5) Need businesses that attract visitors. ( score = 14) 6) Lacking of housing for tourists and visitors. (score = 13) 6) Need to address cultural differences (people’s different paradigms). (score = 13) 7) Need to address junk vehicles and trashy properties. (score = 11) 8) Need to address dilapidated buildings. (score = 10) 9) City limits are restricting growth. (score = 9) 9) Lack of export businesses. (score = 9) 10) Need for urgent care center. (score = 8) 11) Lack of community involvement. (score = 7) 12) Need to address continued and improved viability of the workforce (education leading to availability). (score = 6) 13) Need for elderly living residences. (score = 5) 14) Lack of taxable properties (due to numerous tax exempt properties). (score = 4) 15) Tendency to view assets as liabilities (e.g., railroad). (score = 0)

B. COMMUNITY SURVEY

As part of the comprehensive plan process, 1,382 surveys were sent out to residents of Loogootee by direct mailing the city’s utility customers on Friday, October 10, 2008. Residents were asked to ﬁ ll out the survey and mail it back to Bernardin, Lochmueller and Associates, Inc. The surveys began to be returned the following week and were collected through November 20, 2008. The results of the surveys were used to determine community issues that need to be addressed in the comprehensive plan. Nearly 25 percent (344) of the surveys were completed and returned. Table 6 shows a list of issues from the survey, composite scores and percent agreement with the issues.

C. COMMUNITY LEADER INTERVIEWS

In addition to the surveys, community leaders were contacted by phone to do an interview regarding current and future growth in Loogootee. Community leaders are those persons representing one of eight interest groups including Industrial, Banking and Financial, Real Estate, Developers and Builders, Civic Leaders, Education, Religion and Other Interest Groups.

Of the leaders selected to be interviewed, nine people were available and agreed to discuss current and future growth in Loogootee. In the various categories, the number of respondents equaled: two (2) from Industry, two

Chapter 4: Community Issues | 61 62 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan and creatingmorerecreationalentertainmentopportunitiesinthearea. ordinances, theimplementationofzoning,creatingadditionalbusinessesassociatedwithCraneNavalBase, entice CraneNavalBaseemployeestosettleinthearea.Otherdesiresincluded:stricterenforcementof local and streetfurniture. A fewpeoplefeltthatkeeping smallerschoolsinLoogooteewouldbeagreatincentiveto Two respondentstalkedabouttheneedforbetterupkeepofcitybyaddingimprovedsidewalks,lighting Three peoplesurveyedstatedtheneedtoimproveinfrastructureenticedevelopmentaroundLoogootee. respondents mentionedthehopeofincreasingnumbermanufacturingjobsaroundCraneNavalBase. Seven respondentsdesiretoseeanincreaseinlocalhighpayingjobsandskilledworkers.Manyofthese 3. improved communicationbetweencommunityleadersandresidents. for localgovernmenttoattractnewbusinessestheareaandneedincreasepublicinvolvementthrough lack ofqualityhousingandentertainmentattractions,theneedformorestreetfurniturelighting, transportation systemwasanobstacle.Otherobstaclesrevealedincluded:thelackofzoningordinances, the Crane Tech ParkandCranehinderedthedevelopmentof the city, whileanotherpersonfeltthelackofapublic due totheabundanceofpubliclands.OnerespondentfeltdistancecommunityfromWestGate @ manufacturing andwhitecollarjobs. Another majorobstaclereferredtowasthehightaxratesforbusinesses to keepyoungfolkswithinthecommunity. Another personsurveyedstatedthattherewasaneedformore obstacle togrowthanddevelopment.Onepersonfeltthattherewerenotenoughemploymentopportunities Many oftherespondentsmentionedlackskilledworkforceandemploymentopportunitiesasacurrent 2. level, andthecommunityleadership. assets toLoogootee.Otherincluded:Loogootee’s tourismpotential,relativelylowtaxrateonanational proximity tomajorarterialroadways,availableinfrastructureandlandfordevelopmentwerekey another respondentfeltthatthemembersofcommunityhadastrongworkethic.Severalpeople person surveyedstatedthatpeoplewithinthecommunityareopentochangeandwillingassist,while the peoplesurveyedmentionedLoogooteeresidentsandtheirattitudetowardsasanasset.One growth anddevelopment.Onerespondentfeltthetwobringmorehighpayingjobstocommunity. Manyof Several respondentsnamedCraneNavalBaseandtheWestGate @Crane Tech Parkasthelargestassetsto 1. Civic Leaders,one(1)fromEducation,Religious,andOtherInterestGroups. (2) fromBankingandFinancial,one(1)RealEstate,zero(0)DevelopersBuilders, | Chapter 4:Community Issues D C C ESIRES URRENT URRENT

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A. INTRODUCTION

1. FUTURE VISION Comprehensive Plan

The future vision for the physical development of Loogootee for the year 2030 is reﬂ ected in the policy and objectives statements (and associated development review guidelines) of the community. These policies, objectives and guidelines serve as the basis for developing and evaluating future land use patterns for the community, and as the basis, in conjunction with the Future Land Use Map, for determining consistency of proposed development and infrastructure investments with the comprehensive plan.

2. DEVELOPMENT OF THE VISION

With the assistance of the Land Use Plan Steering Commitee, the future vision for Loogootee was developed through a community survey, interviews of community leaders, a general public meeting, and written public comment. The initial input of the Land Use Plan Steering Commitee, community survey and community leader interviews helped identify growth and development issues of concern unique to Loogootee. These are documented in Chapter 4 of the comprehensive plan.

3. VISION STATEMENT

Loogootee is a community that is proud of its accomplishments; reaches out to persons of all ages, incomes, interests, circumstances, and perspectives and shows hospitality to all persons living inside and outside the community. The city strives to be a great place to live, work and visit by embracing change that fosters economic development opportunities. Preserving historic, natural and small community features that foster a unique living environment, increasing quality employment opportunities, and promoting recreational opportunities that increase tourism are all high priorities.

B. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVE STATEMENTS

Many people think of a comprehensive plan as only a Future Land Use Map. While a Future Land Use Map may be one of the end products of the comprehensive plan, it is not the foundation of the plan. Throughout the Midwest (including Indiana and surrounding states), the foundation for the comprehensive plan is the future vision for the community as expressed in goals, objectives, principles, polices or guidelines. The Indiana state enabling legislation for comprehensive planning (I.C. 36-7-4-500) implicitly recognizes that a plan must be more than a map.

A well-designed plan is based on a set of objectives and policies. It is this collection of objectives and policies that is essential to good planning, not the map. Indiana’s planning enabling statute recognizes this fact by requiring only three elements in a comprehensive plan. Indiana Code 36-7-4-502 states:

“A comprehensive plan must contain at least the following elements:

1. A statement of objectives for the future development of the jurisdiction. 2. A statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction. 3. A statement of policy for the development of public ways, public places, public lands, public structures and public utilities.”

Governed by a well-enunciated set of objectives and policies, development decisions will be made in a predictable, orderly manner. While these objectives and policies are the foundation for the Loogootee Comprehensive Plan, the plan includes several other elements (including a land use development plan or Future Land Use Map, a transportation/thoroughfare plan, a utilities plan, a community facilities plan, an open space and recreation plan, and an environmental plan) to assist in the interpretation and application of the objectives and policies. These additional elements of the comprehensive plan are expressly permitted by Indiana Code 36-7-4-502 and 506.

Chapter 5: Future Vision | 65 66 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan Promote appropriateandorderlydevelopmentgrowth inandaroundLoogootee. Goal 1(GrowthManagement): 3. and supportdowntownneighborhoodrevitalization efforts. the communityshouldensureinfrastructuredecisions enhancecommunityexcellenceineducation,recreation development istobearthecostofinfrastructureimprovements thatitnecessitateswheneverpossible.Finally, facilities, etc.). Adequate infrastructureisnecessaryforallnewandexpandeddevelopment, particular publicinfrastructuresystem(whetherroads,sewers,waterlines,stormwaterdrainage,recreation industrial sitesforexpandedemploymentopportunities)andimprovestheoverallcost-effectiveness ofthe only whensuchanexpansionaddressesaspeci practices thatemphasizemaintenanceandenhancementofexistingfacilities,theexpansionfacilities historic heritageanditssurroundingnaturalscenicbeauty. This policypromotesinfrastructureimprovement effective developmentandtoensurethecontinued highqualityoflifeforallcitizenswhileprotectingLoogootee’s ways, publicplaces,lands,structuresandutilitiesnecessarytoassureorderly cost- In implementingthiscomprehensiveplan,thecommunityinfrastructurepolicyofLoogooteeistodeveloppublic 2. economic developmentopportunities. community willbepreservedandenhancedfortheenjoymentoftostrengthenassociated the mostef appropriate mixofhousingopportunitiesforallagesandincomes.Developmentwillbeencouragedtomake the visualappearanceofcommunity. This policyencouragesresidentialdevelopmentthatprovidesthe commercial propertieswhereappropriate,toimprovepropertyvalues,stabilizepublicrevenuesandenhance to liveandwork.Further, itfostersrevitalization,rehabilitation,reuseandredevelopmentofresidential policy willpromotelandusepracticesdesignedtocontinuedevelopmentofLoogooteeasadesirableplace manner thatreinforcesdowntownrevitalizationefforts whileservingtheneedsofresidentsandvisitors. This I-69. This policywillencouragetheestablishment andexpansionofcommercialfacilitiesinanorderlysafe in andaroundLoogootee,buildingonthetransportationassetsofUS231,50/US150,railfuture environmental assets.Economicdevelopmentopportunitieswillbeencouragedtoexpandjob while maintainingtheintegrityofLoogooteeasasmallcityandprotectingitsuniquenaturalman-made growth anddevelopmentthatexpandsfutureemploymentopportunitiesmeetslivingneedsofallpeople In implementingthiscomprehensiveplan,thelandusedevelopmentpolicyofLoogooteeistofosterorderly 1. public commentsexpressedthroughworkshopsandhearingsduringtheprocess. expressed bythecommunitysurvey, communityleadershipinterviews, LandUsePlanSteeringCommiteeand The developmentpoliciesandobjectivesthatfollowhavebeendraftedtore are anexpressionofthedevelopmentobjectivesandpoliciescommunity. development guidelines.Ifthe comprehensive planestablishestwotests:ConsistencywiththeFutureLandUseMapandconsistency In determiningconsistencyofadevelopmentproposalwiththecomprehensiveplan,Loogootee | Chapter 5:Future Vision G C L AND OMMUNITY OALS Objective 1.2: Objective 1.1: U

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US 231and50,which are bothroutestofutureI-69interchanges. Encourage appropriatefuture commercialandindustrialdevelopmenttolocatealong base ofthecommunity. to protectinvestmentinproperties andinfrastructuretopreservetherevenue Consider thecreationofland usecontrols(zoningandsubdivisioncontrolordinances)

FOR P OLICY fi rst testfails,thesecond becomesparamountasthedevelopmentguidelines F P UTURE OLICY D EVELOPMENT fi c need(suchasthecreationofmarketable commercialand fl ect theinputofcommunityas Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 67 | Chapter 5: Future Vision Chapter 5: Future Vision Consider annexation to increase the population and economic development development and economic increase the population annexation to Consider of the city. opportunities Provide incentive opportunities to encourage the reuse of vacant industrial and Provide incentive opportunities to encourage the reuse of vacant industrial in a manner commercial structures and properties within and around Loogootee compatible with surrounding uses. in the preservation, attraction Place an emphasis on downtown revitalization efforts the provision of businesses, the marketing of structures and commercial activities, of incentive of amenities (parking, lighting, signing and streetscape), the provision of business opportunities for business and structure investment, and the assistance support activities. Address decaying and blighted properties through a combination of incentive and blighted properties through Address decaying property condition enforcement enforcement (such as building and opportunities and sensitivity to the economic property owners) while ensuring targeted at absentee owner. capacity of the property around Loogootee. development opportunities in and Promote economic associated with the future I-69 north and Promote the transportation opportunities to attract new quality industry. west of Loogootee and the railroad retail businesses and personal services so Encourage the development of additional of Loogootee for common necessities. that residents do not have to shop outside to be constructed on vacant property within Encourage new commercial structures limits. developments outside of the city’s Loogootee rather than in new commercial capital startup for entrepreneurs and small Promote programs that facilitate businesses. motels, and other housing to make Loogootee Encourage the development of hotels, more desirable for tourists and visitors. and proposed industrial, commercial and Provide adequate infrastructure to existing areas for immediate development (shovel ready residential sites to ensure suitable sites). business developments. Promote more opportunities for export existing Provide incentive opportunities to encourage new industry and assist businesses in Loogootee.

Objective 1.3: Objective Objective 2.12: Objective 2.11: Objective 2.11: Objective 2.1: Objective 2.2: Objective 2.3: Objective 2.4: Objective 2.5: Objective 2.6: Objective 2.7: Objective 2.8: Objective 2.9: Objective 2.10: Goal 3 (Housing): areas, consistent with the small Ensure residential development that is compatible with existing residential housing and serves all age and preserves property values, provides opportunities for affordable city character, income groups. Goal 2 (Economic Development): Goal 2 (Economic commercial and appropriate for the expansion of development opportunities in areas Enhance economic industrial uses. 68 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan to addresscongestion,facilitate goodsmovementandtostimulateeconomic growth. Preserve andenhanceexistingtransportationcorridors inandaroundLoogooteewhileprovidingnewcorridors Goal 5(Transportation): to thehistoric,naturalandsmallcitycharacter. Protect man-madeandnaturalenvironmentalfeaturesinLoogooteethesurroundingareathatcontribute Goal 4(Environment): | Chapter 5:Future Vision Objective 5.2: Objective 5.1: Objective 4.3: Objective 4.2: Objective 4.1: Objective 3.7: Objective 3.6: Objective 3.5: Objective 3.4: Objective 3.3: Objective 3.2: Objective 3.1:

ensure anydevelopmentinsuchareasminimizeadverse environmentalimpacts. government facilities throughoutthecity. Create bikewaysandwalkways thatconnectrecreationalareas,schools, and accessible tothehandicapped. Improve sidewalkconditions andensurethatallfutureexistingsidewalks are ( Discourage developmentinareassubjecttosevere environmentalconstraints the reuseiscompatiblewithsurroundinglanduse. loans, historicstructuretaxreductions,infrastructure improvements)whileensuring downtown Loogootee,throughincentiveopportunities (lowinterestrehabilitation Facilitate theadaptivereuseofblighted/decayinghistoricstructures,especiallyin owners toenhancetheappearanceoftheseproperties. Determine thestatusofownershipblighted/decayingpropertiesandworkwith overhangs andotherdesignfeaturesthatgivetheappearanceofasite-builthome. by ensuringsuchhomeshavea detached homeareasprovidedthestructuresarecompatiblewithsurroundinghomes Permit manufacturedhomesandmodularonlotsintraditionalsingle-family detached housing). ensure compatibilitywithsurroundinglanduses(particularlytraditionalsingle-family mobile homeparksorsubdivisionswithappropriatescreeningandbuffering to a permanentfoundationormaynotexceed16feetinwidthhave Locate mobilehomes(manufacturedonachassisthatarenotplaced surrounding landuses. designs thatencouragein Encourage newhousingdevelopmentbypermittinginnovativetypesand Loogootee. Encourage thedevelopmentofadditionalmoderatelypricedhousinginandaround ageing population,suchasassistedandindependentlivinghousing. Encourage newresidentialdevelopmentthatprovideshousingopportunitiesforthe Loogootee ratherthaninnewhousingdevelopmentsoutsideofthecity’s limits. Encourage newhousingstructurestobeconstructedonvacantpropertywithin owners) whileensuringsensitivitytotheeconomiccapacityofpropertyowner. (such asbuildingandpropertyconditionenforcementtargetedatabsentee incentive opportunities(suchaslowcosthousingrehabilitationloans)andenforcement Address decayingandblightedresidentialpropertiesthroughacombinationof fl oodplains, steepslopes,wetlands,signi fi ll housingonvacantlotsandthatarecompatiblewith fl oor area,apermanentfoundation,slopedroofwith fi cant naturalwildlifehabitats,etc.)and fl at roof)in Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 69 | cient revenues to operate fi nancial resources for repairs nancial fi ltration and distribution system to fi Chapter 5: Future Vision Chapter 5: Future Vision ows in all parts of the city, and make ows in all parts of the city, fl cient size to accommodate the full range of fi ow to improve safety and to relieve congestion. and to relieve ow to improve safety fl c fi nancial policies regarding sanitary sewer and water line extensions nancial policies regarding fi Improve truck traf Improve to provide easier of new roads consider the construction existing roads and Improve route. the establishment of a truck bypass access, and consider maintenance of local street surfaces. Provide adequate Consider the addition of more parks and public areas in Loogootee to offer residents Consider the addition of more parks and public areas in Loogootee to offer more recreational opportunities. as skating, Encourage businesses that provide quality recreational activities such and/or a public golf course to locate in and around miniature-golf, a movie theater, Loogootee. and future Ensure neighborhood parks are appropriately located to serve existing major residential areas and are suf maintained. neighborhood park facilities and to be cost-effectively and maintain existing capital investments. short and Perform an annual review of sewer and water rates to ensure adequate long term revenue, to operate and maintain the existing systems. to the city’s infrastructure. infrastructure. to the city’s water Consider an improvement of the town’s existing businesses and residents and provides ensure the system is adequate for future development. residual capacity to accommodate anticipated and minor main extensions to the water advantage of new development tap-ins Take economic performance of the drinking water distribution system that improves the system. Examine the ensure new development pays its own way and tap-ins and lateral line extensions to examine utility user rates on an annual basis to ensure suf improvements where necessary. wastewater system to ensure the system the city’s Consider upgrading and expanding and residents and provides residual capacity to is adequate for existing businesses accommodate anticipated future development. long-term capital assets program (maintenance Encourage the development of a use of effective program) in Loogootee to ensure the Ensure that the city has appropriate natural or man-made drainage systems to city has appropriate natural or man-made Ensure that the adequately accommodate stormwater

Objective 5.3: Objective 5.4: Objective Objective 5.5: Objective 7.1: Objective 7.2: Objective 7.3: Objective 6.7: Objective 6.4: Objective 6.5: Objective 6.6: Objective 6.2: Objective 6.3: Objective 6.1: Preserve and enhance the parks and recreational facilities serving the residents of Loogootee. Preserve and enhance the parks and recreational facilities serving the Goal 7 (Recreation): Goal 6 (Utilities): facilities and water distribution system, stormwater availability of a sanitary sewer system, Ensure adequate that strengthen the of new growth opportunities development while taking advantage other utilities for existing support economic development initiatives. of the public utilities and that economic performance 70 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan to ensuretheaccomplishmentoffuturegoals. Encourage greatercommunicationbetweencountyand localgovernmentsandbetweenthecityitsresidents Goal 9(Government): for allresidentsandvisitorsofLoogootee. Ensure adequateavailabilityofentertainment,recreation,educationandmedicalservicestomeetallnecessities Goal 8(Community):

| Chapter 5:Future Vision Objective 9.3: Objective 9.2: Objective 9.1: Objective 8.10: Objective 8.9: Objective 8.8: Objective 8.7: Objective 8.6: Objective 8.5: Objective 8.4: Objective 8.3: Objective 8.2: Objective 8.1: Objective 7.6: Objective 7.5: Objective 7.4:

regulations. Consider the creationofdevelopment standards suchaszoning andsubdivision are safeandappropriatefor residents. Increase theenforcement of buildingcodestoensureexistingandfuturebuildings Increase thecoordinationof communityplanningefforts inLoogootee. agencies. citizens throughpublicinvolvementandincreasedcommunication withgovernment Encourage ahighercommunitymoraleanduni opportunities program toretainandattractbusinessLoogooteecapitalizeonthe Develop acooperative,continuingandcomprehensiveeconomicdevelopment of residents embracethediversityofcommunity. Promote andencouragethedevelopmentofprogramsactivitiesthathelp I-69. Consider theadditionofaminorneedsmedicalfacilityinLoogootee. attractive tobothresidentsandvisitors. Increase downtownactivitiesandeventstomakeLoogooteemore Corporation schools. Create acomprehensiveeducationalapproachfortheLoogooteeCommunitySchool community pride. Create attractivegatewaysintothecommunitywhichwelcomevisitorsandincrease Market andcelebrateLoogooteebypromotingthecity’s uniquecharacter. planters, signageandrestoredbuildingfacadesindowntown. elements suchasuniquestreetlighting,seatingalongsidewalks,landscapeand Increase thegeneralvisualappearanceofLoogooteebyadditionstreetscape personal property, includingjunkvehiclesandlitteredyards. Increase thevisualappearanceofLoogooteebyensuringthatindividualsmaintain Adequately maintain,rehabilitateandreplacerecreationfacilitiesatexistingparks. Outdoor RecreationStandards. Consider theadditionofnewfacilitiesandactivitiesatexistingparkstomeetIndiana recreation andothercommunityfacilities. Encourage developmentofbicycle,walkwayandtrailconnectionsbetweeneducation, fi cation ofLoogooteeandits Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 71 | Chapter 5: Future Vision Chapter 5: Future Vision oodplain. fl oodplain, on steep slopes or affected by other severe or affected oodplain, on steep slopes fl c on streets, and to provide amenities such as walkways, curbs, trees c on streets, and fi Improve and maintain an adequate tax base to support public expenditures. to support public tax base and maintain an adequate Improve

oodplains, steep slopes) other severe environmental limitations or a “collector” street is fl EVELOPMENT D SE U Objective 9.4: Objective AND GUIDELINES Residential Uses L a. or non-residential with existing, abutting residential residential development is compatible R-1: Ensure new exceed two stories), mass and scale. development in size, height (not to vegetation, or physical and screening (fences, walls or other physical barriers, R-2: Ensure adequate buffering of structure, windows and balconies) that mitigate nuisances separation) or other techniques (location illuminated signs, loud noises, vibration, dust, vehicle fumes, junk, outdoor (automobile lights, outdoor lighting, uses residential development adjoins existing higher density residential storage, parking lots, etc.) when new or existing non-residential uses. for residential development to provide adequate lot sizes and shapes R-3: Encourage the design of new to the extent practical, to use natural drainage channels where possible, housing, to preserve natural tree stands to discourage speeding and through-traf the highest available functional class for primary access to the site. access point is to an “arterial” street R-7: Locate “high” density residential development only where the major by wetlands or within a and where the site is not affected and vegetation. on the basis of the following gross densities: R-4: Evaluate residential development Low: Up to four dwelling units per acre. to eight dwelling units per acre. Medium: Greater than four and up 15 dwelling units per acre. High: Greater than eight and up to or to the “low density” category when major access is not from a “collector” R-5: Limit residential development area. “arterial” street or primary access passes through a “low density” residential when the site has environmental R-6: Limit residential development to the “medium” or “low” density category constraints (wetlands, environmental limitations. per acre and structures in excess of two R-8: Discourage dwelling unit densities in excess of 15 dwelling units stories. to no more than 15 dwelling units per R-9: Limit “medium” and “high” density residential structure types structure. R-10: Prohibit new residential development in the 100-year C. In addition to the Land Use Development Policy Statement, the Public Infrastructure Policy Statement and the the Public Infrastructure Policy Use Development Policy Statement, In addition to the Land of the proposed to be used to determine consistency the following guidelines are Development Objectives, plan. infrastructure investment with the comprehensive development and 1. 72 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan or adjoinsof storage, parkinglots,etc.) whenneworexpandedcommercialdevelopmentadjoins existingresidentialuses (automobile lights,outdoor lighting,illuminatedsigns,loudnoises,vibration,dust, vehiclefumes,junk,outdoor separation) orothertechniques (locationofstructure,windowsandbalconies) thatmitigatenuisances C-5: Ensureadequatebuffering andscreening(fences,wallsorother physicalbarriers,vegetation,or zoned areasinsize(10,000squarefeet),height(not to exceedtwostories),massandscale. C-4: Ensureretaildevelopmentiscompatiblewithexisting, abuttingresidentialdevelopmentorresidentially uses, structuresover10,000squarefeetandauto-oriented retailuses)tobelocatedon“arterial”streets. C-3: Encouragecommercialusesservingthegreater community(suchasdurablegoodssales,land-extensive and personalservices)tobelocatedwithinoradjacent toresidentialareas. C-2: Encouragecommercialusesservingresidential areas(suchasnondurableandconvenientgoodssales residential uses. commercial structurestoretailusesaslongtheconverted structureiscompatibleincharacterwithabutting commercial usesaslongtheexpansioniscompatiblewithabuttinguses,andpermitconversionof non- C-1: Encouragethelocationofnewcommercialusesinplannedcenters,permitexpansionexisting c. compatible withanyadjoiningresidentialuse. O-4: Ensureof areas, oradjoinsotherexistingnon-residentialuses. storage, parkinglots,etc.)whennewof (automobile lights,outdoorlighting,illuminatedsigns,loudnoises,vibration,dust,vehiclefumes,junk, physical separation)orothertechniques(locationofstructure,windowsandbalconies)thatmitigatenuisances O-3: Ensureadequatebuffering andscreening (fences,wallsorotherphysicalbarriers,vegetation, development insize,height(nottoexceedtwostoriesoutsidedowntown),massandscale. O-2: Ensureof side. exceed 10,000squarefeet),height(nottotwostories),mass,scale,yardsandparkingtherear or structure oranynewthathasthecharacterofabuttingresidentialuserelativetosize(not to transitional usesfromresidentialtoretailwhentheof O-1: Encouragethelocationof b. compatible withadjacentresidentialuses. -4 Permitinnovativehousingtypesanddesignsthatenablein R-14: screening andbuffering toensurecompatibilitywithsurroundinglanduses. Encourageinnovativeresidentialdevelopmentsthatmixhousingtypesanddensitieswithappropriate R-13: subdivisions withappropriatescreeningandbuffering toensurecompatibilitywithsurroundinglanduses. foundation, ordoesnotexceed16feetinwidth,hasa R-12: Permitnewmobilehomes(manufacturedhomeonachassisthatisneverplacedpermanent permanent foundationsandarecompatibleinsize,masscharacterofadjoiningresidentialdevelopment. R-11: Allow manufacturedhomesandmodularonlotscreatedinolderareasprovidedsuchare | Chapter 5:Future Vision Commercial Uses Of fi ce Uses fi ce uses. ce fi ce buildingsetbacksfromallpropertylines,withparkinglocation,signingandlightingthatare fi ce developmentiscompatiblewithexisting,abuttingresidentialorothernon-residential fi ces inplannedcommercialcentersandof fi cedevelopmentadjoinsexistingresidentialusesorresidentiallyzoned fi fl ce useinvolvestheconversionofaresidential at roof)inmobilehomeparksor fi ll housingonvacantlots whileremaining fi ce centers,andas Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 73 | ce and other fi Chapter 5: Future Vision Chapter 5: Future Vision nancial incentive opportunities and regulatory waivers to encourage the reuse and occupancy nancial incentive opportunities and regulatory waivers to encourage fi ne adult entertainment or the sale of adult materials to industrial areas with adequate separation to industrial areas with adequate or the sale of adult materials ne adult entertainment fi ne the commercial sale, repair and storage of trucks, trailers, modular homes, boats and farm ne the commercial sale, repair and storage of trucks, trailers, modular homes, fi Public/Quasi-Public Uses Industrial Uses C-6: Ensure commercial building setbacks from all property lines, with parking location, signing and lighting that signing and with parking location, all property lines, setbacks from commercial building C-6: Ensure use. residential with any adjoining are compatible of uses are adjacent to residential, storage and displays when commercial C-7: Limit outdoor commercial uses. commercial areas. signs (i.e., billboards) in C-8: Prohibit non-premises uses and community beverages away from residential serving or selling alcoholic C-9: Locate businesses public/quasi-public facilities, churches and other parks, schools, public buildings, medical facilities such as institutions. C-10: Con and daycare playgrounds), educational uses (schools public recreation uses (parks and from residential, museums, churches, etc.). centers) and institutional uses (libraries, Provide C-11: equipment to industrial areas. e. a demonstrated need. P-1: Locate or expand public and quasi-public facilities where there is abutting residential development in P-2: Ensure public/quasi-public development is compatible with existing, size, height (not to exceed two stories), mass and scale. and screening (fences, walls or other physical barriers, vegetation, or P-3: Ensure adequate buffering and balconies) that mitigate nuisances physical separation) or other techniques (location of structure, windows dust, vehicle fumes, junk, outdoor (automobile lights, outdoor lighting, illuminated signs, loud noises, vibration, adjoin existing residential uses. storage, parking lots, etc.) when new or expanded public/quasi-public uses with parking location, signing and P-4: Ensure public/quasi-public building setbacks from all property lines, lighting that are compatible with any adjoining residential use. of structures in downtown Loogootee. of structures in downtown Loogootee. d. industrial uses in planned industrial centers or adjacent to existing industrial I-1: Encourage the location of new existing industrial uses as long as the expansion is compatible with abutting areas; and permit the expansion of uses. vegetation, or physical and screening (fences, walls or other physical barriers, I-2: Ensure adequate buffering of structure, windows and balconies) that mitigate nuisances separation) or other techniques (location illuminated signs, loud noises, vibration, dust, vehicle fumes, junk, outdoor (automobile lights, outdoor lighting, or or expanded industrial development adjoins existing residential uses storage, parking lots, etc.) when new other existing non-residential uses. residentially zoned areas, or adjoins that from all property lines, with parking location, signing and lighting I-3: Ensure industrial building setbacks use. are compatible with any adjoining non-industrial storage of materials in areas zoned for light industrial use. I-4: Prohibit the outdoor display or I-5: Con 74 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan projects thatinvolvenewor expandedtransportationfacilitiesareevaluated. T-9: Giveprioritytotheprovisionofroadwayinfrastructure toareasofvacantindustrialstructuresorland when extended orexpandedtransportation facilities. T-8: Givepreferencetothepreservationofexisting transportationfacilitiesovertheconstructionof new, mode ofaccesstothedevelopment. T-7: Provideadequateoff-street parkingandloadingforthetype intensityofproposedusesandforthe con T-6: Ensureadequateaccess control,locationanddesignofdrivewaysalongarterialstreetstoreducevehicle 2. T-5: Avoid thecreationofstreetsortraf and bikeways,foremergencyvehicles. T-4: Provideadequateaccess to,fromandthroughdevelopmentfortheproperfunctioningofstreets,walkways and roadwaycrosssectionasde improvements, utilitiesandlandscapingthroughdedication;isconsistentwiththefunctionaldesignation T-3: Provideadequateright-of-waytoaccommodaterequiredandanticipatedroadway, walkwayandbikeway retail andof development; andenhancepedestrianaccesstoeducationalrecreationalfacilities,neighborhoodserving T-2: Provideforthemovementofpedestriansthroughprovisionwalkwaysandsidewalksallnew accommodate thesite-generatedtraf T-1: Ensurealldevelopmentandlandusechangesareservedbyadequatestreetsthathavethecapacityto a. recreational facilitiesandarepoorlylocatedrelativetotheresidentialareasbeingserved. P-11: Considerthereuseofplaygroundsandparksthatlacksuf neighborhood recreationalfacilitiesandtofacilitateparkmaintenance. community residentsensuringtheparksareofaminimumsize(atleasttwoacres)toaccommodatetypical P-10: Provideneighborhoodparksthatareaccessible(1/4-milewalkingradiusand1/2-milebikingradius)to maintained. existing parks,providedsuchparklandmeetsademonstratedneedandcanbeadequatelydeveloped P-9: Take advantageofopportunitiestoexpandparklandwhensuchparcelsbecomeavailableadjacent needs ofLoogooteeresidents. P-8: Emphasizetheexpansionofexistingparksoveracquisitionnewtoaddressrecreation P-7: Improvepedestrianandbicycleaccesstowithinexistingparks,historicnatureareas. Loogootee andthatdoesnotduplicateotherfacilitiesinLoogootee. P-6: Ensuretheimprovementofrecreationfacilitieswithademonstratedneedthatservesresidents additional parkland. P-5: Giveprioritytothemaintenanceandimprovementofrecreationfacilitiesatexistingparksbeforeacquiring | Chapter 5:Future Vision Transportation D fl icts andtopreservetraf EVELOPMENT fi ce uses,andtochurchesotherinstitutionaluses. I NFRASTRUCTURE fi c carryingcapacitywhile providingaccesstoabuttingproperties. fi ned bythethoroughfareplan.

fi c. fi c fl ows forhigherintensity usesthroughlowintensityuseareas. fi cient sizetoaccommodatetypicalneighborhood Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 75 | eld, fi ows. fl ow of delivery ow of delivery fl cient revenues fi Chapter 5: Future Vision Chapter 5: Future Vision nancing mechanisms associated with the fi re needs of the proposed development fi ows onto abutting property. fl ltration plant and distribution lines are adequately maintained for existing development ltration plant and distribution lines are adequately maintained for existing fi nancial policies regarding sanitary sewer tap-ins and lateral line extensions to ensure new nancial policies regarding sanitary sewer fi nancial assistance programs for any low- and moderate-income households on septic systems for any low- and moderate-income households on septic systems nancial assistance programs fi ne through-trucks to collector and arterial streets. to collector and arterial ne through-trucks fi cient revenues to operate and maintain the system. Stormwater Drainage Sewage Treatment and Collection System Sewage Treatment and Distribution System Treatment Potable Water fi uent. fl d. D-1: Explore the management structures, capital costs and accommodate storm water improvement of natural and man-made drainage systems to adequately T-10: Emphasize low-cost capital improvements to streets to improve safety and facilitate the safety and facilitate to improve to streets low-cost capital improvements Emphasize T-10: development pays its own way. involving on-site sewage treatment systems (septic tanks with lateral S-6: Prohibit any new development and service trucks such as minor widenings of town thoroughfares and pavement widenings at corners. and pavement of town thoroughfares minor widenings trucks such as and service Con T-11: to relieve congestion, facilitate construct new roadway corridors a strategy to preserve and Develop T-12: that will be created by advantage of any opportunities and foster economic growth, and take goods movement I-69. b. they can adequately sewage collection system so that existing sewage treatment plant and S-1: Maintain the development. accommodate existing land use changes are served by an adequate centralized sanitary sewer S-2: Ensure all development and the magnitude and type of the site-generated liquid waste system that has the capacity to accommodate ef treatment and of opportunities to strengthen the economic performance of the sewage advantage Take S-3: tap-ins and minor trunk line extensions. collection system through new development sanitary sewer system on an annual basis to ensure suf S-4: Examine the rate structure of the to operate and maintain the system. S-5: Examine the of industrial pretreatment facilities. holding pits, etc.) with the exception S-7: Examine to connect to a centralized sewer system. drains to the sanitary sewer system. S-8: Prohibit the connection of stormwater c. Ensure the water W-1: extensions that improve the economic while taking advantage of new development tap-ins and minor main performance of the drinking water system. Examine the rate structure of the water treatment and distribution system on an annual basis to ensure W-2: suf Ensure all development and land use changes are served by adequate potable water facilities that have W-3: the capacity to accommodate the domestic and with any new or expanded D-2: Ensure adequate stormwater retention/detention facilities in conjunction development to prevent increased water 76 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan and propertyconditionenforcement targetedatabsenteepropertyowners)to addressdecaying,blighted, G-8: Provideincentiveopportunities (suchaslowcostrehabilitationloans)and enforcement(suchasbuilding labor forcetomatchtheworkforce needsofemergingbusinesses. G-7: Work with educationalinstitutionsintheregiontodevelop programstotrainandretrainthe sites toensuresuitableforimmediateoccupancy. G-6: Developaprogramtoprovideadequateinfrastructure toexistingandproposedindustrialcommercial development andtopromotetourism. G-5: Developappropriatemarketingstrategiestopromote theassetsofLoogooteetoencourageeconomic properties inandadjacenttoLoogootee. incentives) toencouragethereuseofvacantindustrial, commercialandof G-4: Provide business retentionandattraction. economic developmentorganizationstomarketavailableandpotentialindustrialcommercialsites for G-3: Promoteeffective communicationbetween cityandcountygovernments,chambersofcommerce and high-techjobsbyprovidingtheinfrastructuretrainedlaborforcetosupportsuchindustries. G-2: Supportthecreationofmoreskilledandhigh-techjobsinLoogooteebytargetingbasicindustrieswith and MartinCountyfortheretentionattractionofbusinesses. G-1: Developacomprehensive,coordinatedandcontinuingeconomicdevelopmentprogramforLoogootee 4. and otherareaswithsigni E-7: Protect,totheextentpossible,areasofendangeredspecies,wetlands,publicparks,uniquenatural architectural value. E-6: Protect,totheextenteconomicallyfeasible,historicstructuresthathaverecognizedhistoric,cultural and E-5: Buffer streamsandlakestopreventwater qualitydegradation. E-4: Usebestmanagementpracticesforerosionandsedimentationcontrolduringaftersitepreparation. endangered increase inerosionor E-3: Avoid alterations orsigni species. available tothedwellingabove100-year 100-year E-2: Prohibitnewresidentialdwellingsinthe100-year increase in E-1: Restrictdevelopmentinthe100-year D-3: Examinetheadequacyof 3. de | Chapter 5:Future Vision fi G E ciencies. NVIRONMENTAL OVERNMENT fl ood elevation,utilitiestothehousehaveappropriate fl ood elevationandvelocitywillresultwhentheareaof fi nancial incentiveopportunities(lowinterestloans,public infrastructureimprovementsandtax

fl ood velocitywillnotaffect otherareas,andonlyminorimpactswilloccurtowetlandsor fi cant naturalfeatures. fi cant modi cant fl ood protectionfacilitiesandde fi cations tonaturalstreamchannelsunless fl oodplain byprohibitingneworexpandedstructuresexceptwhenno fl ood elevation. ood fl oodplain unlessthe fl ood proofdesign,andyeararoundaccessis fl fi oodwater storagewillnotbereduced. ne appropriateactionstoaddress fi fi ce commercialstructuresand rst occupied rst fl ooding isreduced,any fl oor isabovethe Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 77 | Chapter 5: Future Vision Chapter 5: Future Vision deteriorated or abandoned properties while ensuring sensitivity to the economic capacity of the residential capacity of the to the economic ensuring sensitivity properties while or abandoned deteriorated owner. property to enhance the properties and work with owners status of ownership of blighted/decaying G-9: Determine the properties. appearance of these tax reductions, rehabilitation loans, historic structure opportunities (low interest G-10: Provide incentive reuse of historic structures. etc.) to encourage adaptive infrastructure improvements, and interaction between program that encourages the cooperation Create a downtown revitalization G-11: of structures incentive opportunities for the rehabilitation owners and occupants, provides downtown business of parking, and facilitates the marketing off-street improved streetscape and adequate in downtown, provides downtown. to improve the visual appearance of Loogootee focusing on the downtown, G-12: Develop a streetscape program then outward to surrounding neighborhoods. to (such low cost interest loans and public infrastructure improvements) G-13: Provide incentive opportunities exteriors. improve the maintenance of older building to assist in housing maintenance, rehabilitation and new construction G-14: Continue to implement programs the disabled and the aging population. for low- and moderate-income families, 78 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Chapter 5:Future Vision Chapter 6: Recommendations Loogootee

A. LAND USE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

1. LAND USE DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION Comprehensive Plan

Before land use recommendations could be developed, existing land use had to be determined. An Existing Land Use Map was created to identify all developed land, vacant land and undeveloped land in Loogootee and surrounding Perry Township. Potential future land uses for these vacant and undeveloped areas were determined based on projected future land use needs and the goals and objectives of the community. A Future Land Use Alternatives Map was generated from recommendations identiﬁ ed during the potential future land use analysis. The map also considered appropriate changes in the existing land use, such as replacing single- family residential uses located between commercial uses with more commercial uses. On February 26, 2009, the Land Use Plan Committee reviewed and edited the Future Land Use Alternatives Map. The Future Land Use Alternatives Map was also presented to the public on March 18, 2009, at an open house at the St. Johns Catholic Church to receive additional comments. Figure 29 shows existing land uses and Figure 30 shows potential future land uses for the vacant/undeveloped land in and around Loogootee.

A Future Land Use Map was created based on the Future Land Use Alternatives Map and comments made during the meeting on February 26th and the open house on March 18th. Based on the committee’s knowledge of site conditions, surrounding land uses, available development infrastructure and the Future Vision for Loogootee (Chapter 5), the committee reviewed and made edits to the Future Land Use Map during the committee’s ﬁ nal meeting on April 23, 2009. While the committee validated many of the suggestions on future land use potential (as displayed in Figure 30), it also indicated a preference among the future land use potential options. The resulting future land use designations are found in Figure 31.

The future land use pattern designates major land uses within Loogootee and the immediate surrounding area to accommodate the future land use needs of the city consistent with the Future Vision (goals and objectives) for development. The adopted version of the future land use pattern is shown in the Future Land Use Map. This map will be used in conjunction with goals, objectives, and development review guidelines to determine consistency of a proposed development or infrastructure improvement with the comprehensive plan.

The future land use pattern generally reﬂ ects the existing land use pattern of developed properties and designates appropriate future urban uses for properties with existing vacant or agricultural uses. Because the predominant land use pattern is shown for existing land uses, isolated uses may not always be identiﬁ ed, such as small commercial uses surrounded by a single-family housing development. Figure 31 shows the Future Land Use Map for land in and around Loogootee.

The future land use pattern consists of 13 future land use designations: one agricultural/forest land category, three residential categories, two commercial categories, one industrial category, and ﬁ ve public/quasi public categories. a. Agricultural/Forest Land

The Future Land Use Map shows one agricultural/forest land designation. The agricultural/forest land designation is applied to areas beyond the Loogootee boundary that are a) currently used for agricultural purposes and are likely to continue as such to the year 2030, b) covered by trees, c) in the 100-year ﬂ oodplain, and d) contain wetlands.

Loogootee is currently surrounded by agricultural land. There are many areas surrounding the city that include development constraints, including fl oodplains and wetlands. There are fl oodplains located along a tributary of Friends Creek in the city’s southwest side and all around the White River east and southeast of the city. Wetlands are located in and adjacent to these fl oodplains as well as a few small scattered locations around the city. Forest land around the city will also create some constraints to development outside of the city.

Chapter 6: Recommendations | 79 80 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan located betweenothersingle-familyuses. These areasareidenti single-family usesmaybeappropriate. There areafewareaswithinthecitywhereundevelopedlandis neighborhoods. The FutureLandUseMapidenti uses. There areseverallocationsaround the citywherevacantlandislocatedwithinoradjacenttoexisting New single-familydetachedhousingunitsshould home parksbeforebeingplacedonasingle-familylot. placed onanysingle-familylot,newmobilehomesbroughtintothecityshould include site-builthomes,mobilemanufacturedandmodularhomes. Although theymaybe (starting at5,000squarefeet)tolow-density(one-halfofanacreormore).Currently, single-familylotscan Single-Family areaspermitsingle-familydetacheddwellingunits.Single-familylotsrangefrommedium-density “multi-family” use,single-familyusesandmobilehomesmaybeappropriate. homes andapartmentsaregenerallynotappropriate.Ontheotherhand,ifmapdesignatesanareafor of atleast23feetonapermanentfoundation.Ifthemapdesignatesanareafor“single-family”use,mobile permanent foundation. A single-familyunitisde A mobilehomeisde The FutureLandUseMapshowsthreeresidentialdesignations:single-family, mobilehomeandmultiple-family. b. purposes. west ofthecity. Figure31showsthefuturelanduseofaroundLoogootee currentlyusedforagricultural the majorintersectionsthatawillbecreatedbyUS50/150bypassandpotential231to west ofthecitywillbedescribedlater.) Commercialusesmayalsooccurinthesesameareas,especiallyat southern bypassofUS50/150iscreated.(Moredetailaboutthispotentialanda231tothe US 50/150totheeastandwestofcitybetweenSR550231southeast,especiallyif commercial andindustrialpurposes.Futureusesmaybedevelopedinexistingagriculturallandalong Agricultural areasadjacenttothecity, withnodevelopmentconstraints, maybeusedforsingle-familyresidential, compatibility withadjacent single-familyneighborhoodsandapartmentcomplexes. located insingle-familyareas, providedthatthenewparkshaveappropriatescreening andbuffering toensure lots. Any newmobilehomeparksshould existing park.Mobilehomes broughtintothecityshouldbeplacedinthisareabefore beingplacedonindividual land currentlysurrounding the Sunset Trailer Court on West 2ndStreet,whichwouldallowfor expansion ofthe One areaontheFutureLandUseMaphasbeenidenti in thefuture. discourage mobilehomesonindividuallotsandencourage thelocationofmobilehomesinhomeparks located inmobilehomeparksandonindividuallots in afewareasLoogootee. The cityshould continueto Mobile homeareaspermitdensitiesuptotendwelling unitsperacre. There aremobilehomes currently undeveloped withtheexceptionofautilitytower. potential US50/150bypass,nearexisting50/150. This areatothewestofCountyRoad247 iscurrently part oftheland. The otherfuturemultiple-familyuseidenti surrounds theexistingMartinCountyRehabCenter. This areaiscurrentlyundevelopedwithtreescovering within thecitytoeastofPoplarStreetandnorthElmoncity’s southeastside. This area There aretwoareasontheFutureLandUseMapidenti These areasmayincludeduplexes,four-plexes,andapartments. Multiple-Family areaspermitmultiple-familyattacheddwellingunitswithadensityofupto15peracre. of thecityandalongUS231tonorthcity. adjacent tothecitylimitswhichidenti | Chapter 6:Recommendations Residential fi ned asadwellingunitonchassisnotmorethan16 feetinwidth,withorwithouta fi ed forfuturesingle-familyusesincludeundevelopedlandtothenortheast fi rst belocated inareasdesignatedmultiple-family, butmayalso fi ned asasitebuilt,manufacturedormodularhomewithwidth fi es areas withinandadjacenttothecitylimitswherefuture fi rst fi ed forfuturemobilehomeuses. There isundeveloped fi edforfuturemultiple-familyuses.Oneareaislocated fi ll invacantlotslocatednexttoexistingresidential fi edonthemapistoeastofLoogooteealong fi edforsingle-familyusesinthefuture. Areas fi rst beplacedinmobile

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| ed on the fi ce uses may be permitted in fi ed for retail uses. fi public/ ces, residential uses, and fi ces are primarily located along Broadway ces are primarily located along fi rst be located in existing vacant commercial fi Chapter 6: Recommendations ce and retail activities such as grocery stores, fi ces are also located within existing residential and retail are also located within existing ces fi ce uses should fi ce uses on the Future Land Use Map. The lot is currently vacant Land Use Map. ce uses on the Future ll in vacant lots between existing structures in these areas. Only ll in vacant lots between fi fi rst in existing vacant commercial structures in the downtown area rst in existing vacant commercial fi ces may also be placed in areas identi ce uses, public/quasi-public uses and residential uses are inappropriate fi fi ed for additional of fi ce designation includes doctors, dentists, insurance agents, tax accountants, banks, real doctors, dentists, insurance agents, ce designation includes fi ed for future retail uses outside of the city limits. A potential US 50/150 bypass to the south of A ed for future retail uses outside of the city limits. fi ce uses. Future professional of fi Commercial Industrial uses (such as of for “retail” use, less intensive ces. If an area is designated fi estate agents, engineers, and surveyors. In Loogootee, these of and surveyors. In Loogootee, estate agents, engineers, quasi-public uses) are permissible. quasi-public uses) of The professional (US 231) in the Avenue Kennedy 231) and John F. 150), Mill Street (US 50/US 150/US Street (US 50/US Some smaller professional of downtown area. services, mailing and barber and beauty shops, business service businesses (such as areas. Limited personal appropriate This designation is considered designation. may also be permitted in this reproduction services) residential and retail uses. for the transition between or in the downtown area of Loogootee that could be used for either retail There are several vacant structures professional of New Avenue. Kennedy along Mill Street, Broadway Street and John F. structures in the downtown area and built to commercial structures could also be one area has been identi c. professional services and retail/personal designations: shows two commercial Land Use Map The Future of Future Land Use Map for additional retail and personal service businesses include both sides of US 231 south of retail and personal service businesses include both sides of US 231 south Future Land Use Map for additional southeast of the Pamida, This area currently includes a vacant parcel of land to the the US 50/150 intersection. have used for residential purposes south of Elm Street. Several areas as well as vacant land and land currently also been identi uses to the west of the city is shown on the Future Land Use Map. Retail the city and potential US 231 bypass bypass roads intersect with existing US 50/150 and US 231. are will likely be developed where these d. of industrial use: light and heavy. The Future Land Use Map shows one industrial designation for two categories is dependent upon compliance with The appropriateness of light industrial use versus heavy industrial use and of industrial development guidelines (see Chapter 5). While very limited retail industrial areas, extensive retail and of due to the nuisances typically associated with industrial development. and repair; light industrial use includes wholesaling; warehousing; truck, mobile home and boat sales, storage A in interior buildings. No general lumber yards; and fabrication activities. Most of these activities are conducted trucks, mobile the display of However, storage is visible from the public way or from non-industrial properties. properties. In general, this homes and boats for sale may be visible from the public way and other nonresidential materials rather than raw materials. industrial category involves the processing of products from secondary Active coal mines fall in this heavy industrial use permits the full range of industrial uses, rail yards and utilities. A outdoor outside buildings. However, This category permits manufacturing involving raw materials in category. non-industrial purposes. processing and materials must be screened from the public way and adjacent and along Mill Street, Broadway Street and John F. Kennedy Avenue. Other areas in the city identi Avenue. Kennedy and John F. and along Mill Street, Broadway Street The retail/personal services designation includes general of The retail/personal services designation gasoline stations, department or discount stores, drive-in businesses, hardware stores, drug stores, restaurants, mobile home and farm and businesses for motor vehicle, boat, trailer, motels, furniture stores, appliance stores, equipment sales and repair. locate Future retail land uses should also and sits behind the Loogootee Family Medicine building to the east of the Broadway Street and Charles Street Medicine building to the east of the Broadway Street and Charles Street and sits behind the Loogootee Family professional of intersection. However, 86 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan the citychoosestocreate these ordinances. Map andgoalsobjectives shouldbere and goalsobjectivesshould beconsideredwhenmakinganydevelopment reviews. The FutureLandUse subdivision controlordinances) inthefuture.Iftheyweretocreatetheseregulations, theFutureLandUseMap If Loogooteedecidestoadopt thiscomprehensiveplan,theycouldcreateland use regulations(zoningand/or development. The FutureLandUseMapisincorporatedintotherecommendationsofcomprehensive plan. accommodate thefuturelanduseneedsofcityconsistent withthefuturevision(goalsandobjectives)for The FutureLandUseMap(Figure31)designates majorlanduseswithinandadjacenttoLoogootee 2. protected fromanydevelopmentinthefuture. this areacouldbedevelopedwiththeproperpermits ifsodesired,itisrecommendedthattheseareasare by wetlands,withinthe100-year The FutureLandUseMapalsoincludesconservancy areas. These areasincludelandthatiscurrently covered tennis courts,orbaseball of thelandcouldalsobeclearedandusedforadditionalactiverecreationaluses,suchasabasketballcourt, currently coveredbytrees.Itcouldbeusedfortrails,picnicareas,orotherpassiverecreationaluses.Portions of QueenStreetandeastSt.John’s Cemetery mayalsobeusedforfuturerecreationaluses. The landis Swimming PoolandSkateParkcouldbeusedinthefutureformorerecreationalfacilities. Another area,north on theFutureLandUseforadditionalrecreationalareasLoogootee.UndevelopedlandaroundLoogootee or commercialuses,butareundesirableinareasdesignatedforindustrialuse. Two areashavebeenidenti are publiclyorprivatelyowned.Ingeneral,recreationalusespermittedinareasdesignatedforresidential conservancy areas.Parksandrecreationalusescanbeeitherpublicorquasi-public,dependingonwhether they The public/quasi-publiccategoryalsoincludesparks/recreationalareas,state/federallymanagedlands, and Loogootee inthefutureareasdesignatedforcommercial,residential,oragriculturaluses. educational, church/cemetery, utility, orotherinstitutionallanduses. These landusesmaybelocatedthroughout There arenoareasthathavebeenidenti organizations. all otherpublic/quasi-publicusesthatarenotcategorizedinanycategory, suchasclubsandsocial wastewater treatmentplants,electricalsubstations,andcellphonetowers.Otherinstitutionalusesinclude homes/mortuaries. Utilitiesincludesbothpublicandprivateutilityuses,suchasrecyclingcenters,water and churches/cemeteries subcategoryincludesallplacesofworship,associated The quasi-publicusedesignationincludeschurches/cemeteries,utilities,andotherinstitutionaluses. The and theLoogooteeJunior/SeniorHighSchool. of of thecityhall, The publicusedesignationincludesgovernmentalusesandeducationaluses.Governmentalarecomprised commercial uses,butareundesirableinareasdesignatedforindustrialuse. cemeteries, andotheruses.Ingeneral,theseusesarealsopermittedinareasdesignatedforresidentialor use designation. The fourpublic/quasi-publicdesignationsareparks/recreation,conservancy, churches/ The FutureLandUseMapplacespubliclyowneduses,aswellinstitutionalusesinthepublic/quasi-public e. would bemostappropriateneartheintersectionsofbypassandexistingUS50/150,231SR550. city andbetweenSR550US231tothesoutheast.If50/150bypassiscreated,industrialuses Large areasoflandhavebeenidenti | fi Chapter 6:Recommendations ces. EducationalusesincludetheLoogooteeEastElementarySchool,West ElementarySchool, L Public/Quasi-Public AND U SE I MPLEMENTATION fi re stationandpolicestation,thepubliclibrary, thecitygarage,and otheradministrative fi elds. fl oodplain, ormayhaveotherenvironmentalconstraints. Although someof fi ed forfutureindustrialusesalongUS50/150totheeastandwestof fl ected inthedevelopmentof zoningandsubdivisionregulations,if fi ed ontheFutureLandUseMapforadditionalgovernmental, fi ces, cemeteries,andfuneral fi ed

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| ed fi ed as cation fi fi cations may fi c. Roads are functionally c. Roads are functionally fi ed as arterials and collectors fi cation of the street, application of urban fi Chapter 6: Recommendations c volumes. Finally, the functional classi c volumes. Finally, fi ed according to the function they perform. The according to the function they perform. ed lls the requirements of a thoroughfare plan under lls the requirements of fi fi c. If a road equally serves to provide access to abutting property nes functional classes, appropriate cross sections and access classes, appropriate cross sections nes functional fi fi c circulation within residential, commercial and industrial areas. fi cation System designations plus a few minor collectors identi cation System designations fi ed as a collector. These three primary functional classi ed as a collector. fi ECOMMENDATION R cation cation of roadways is broken down into several categories. Major arterials include fi HOROUGHFARE fi c volumes are characteristic of these roads. In rural areas, major collectors link county c volumes are characteristic fi /T c, it is functionally classi ed for planning and design purposes. The functional class of a roadway is also important in ed for planning and design purposes. fi fi cation of transportation improvements to address existing and future transportation needs. cation of transportation improvements to address existing and fi collectors) by functional class to serve as nes typical cross-sections for thoroughfares (arterials and The roadways in the street network are classi The roadways fi Preservation of right-of-way to accommodate existing and future transportation needs. It establishes Preservation of right-of-way to accommodate to the functional classi right-of-way requirements according (i.e., side ditches or swales) design standards, and location on (i.e., curb and gutter) versus rural existing versus new alignment. and aesthetic character of each functional class of street. It Continuity of the functional, physical de widened or reconstructed streets. initial design parameters for new, through access control. It describes appropriate access Preservation of thoroughfare capacity class. management policies by functional Identi of Thoroughfare Plan nition ed as local if their primary purpose is to provide access to abutting properties. Roads are classi ed as local if their primary purpose is to provide access to abutting properties. fi fi RANSPORTATION 1. 2. 3. 4. TRANSPORTATION/THOROUGHFARE Functional Classi Purpose of the Thoroughfare Plan De T Moderate to low traf and minor collectors link the smallest seats and larger towns (2,500 or more persons) to the arterial system, system. Local roads are composed of towns (under 2,500 persons) and unincorporated areas to the arterial properties, local roads provide the all roads not designated as collectors or arterials. Primarily serving abutting lowest level of mobility and, therefore, exhibit the lowest traf of roadways is divided into rural and urban if a community has 5,000 or more persons. Because Loogootee is of roadways is divided into rural and urban if a community has 5,000 or and to carry traf interstates, freeways/expressway, and principal arterials. The National Highway System of 155,000 miles The National and principal arterials. interstates, freeways/expressway, most important rural principal arterials in addition to interstates, and links metropolitan includes the nation’s Minor arterials, the lowest category areas (50,000 or more persons) and most urban areas over 25,000 persons. a lower level of mobility than principal arterials, and link of arterial streets, serve trips of moderate length, offer between local roads and the arterial larger towns to the arterial system. Collector roads serve as the link They provide both access and traf system. arterials if their primary purpose is to carry traf be further strati the amount of public right-of-way required, and the appropriate determining federal and state funding eligibility, level of access control. The functional classi primary functions of roadways are either to serve property or to carry through traf primary functions of roadways are classi c. Overview: below. In general, the thoroughfare plan de below. four purposes: Overall, the thoroughfare plan serves control requirements, and major street improvements. control requirements, b. use and improvement of the street system within and around Loogootee. The thoroughfare plan addresses the a. plan ful Element of this comprehensive Transportation The The plan under state statute. comprehensive 36-7-4-506) if adopted as the community’s state legislation (IC narrowed public ways. For the extended, widened or establishes the general location of new, thoroughfare plan classi are those streets functionally Thoroughfare Plan, thoroughfares Loogootee Functional Classi according to the Federal B. 1. 88 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | right-of-way basedontheir adoptedpolicies,procedures,andpractices. Indiana Departmentof Transportation (INDOT)and Loogooteemaintainedroadwaysmayrequiremoreor less and horizontaldesignrequirementspavement standardsforalllocallymaintainedroadways. The should beconsistentwiththethoroughfareplan. A subdivisioncontrolordinancewouldalsospecify vertical Requirements inasubdivisioncontrolordinancewould applytolocalroads,collectorsandarterials, new streetswouldalsohavetoconformtherequirements inthatordinance. of All newroadscreatedinLoogooteemustconform widthandalignmenttothecomprehensiveplanany Loogootee andtheirconnectiontocountyroutes: roads inLoogooteethatmaybelocallydesignatedasminorcollectorsbecauseofthemajorusesservedwithin State HighwaySystemasSR550,KentuckyStreetisdesignatedaruralmajorcollector. There areotherlocal The onlyotherfunctionallyclassi Bedford fellintotheunfundedcategorywith2007updatetoINDOT LongRange Transportation Plan. However, asaresultof INDOT hadproposedthereconstructionof US 50acrossIndianaasadividedfour-lanelimitedaccessfacility. and LawrenceburgurbanareastoCincinnati(OH).InpreviousINDOT LongRange Transportation Plans, urban areatoSt.Louis(MO).Eastward,US50passesthroughtheBedford,Seymour, NorthVernon, Aurora with Interstate69ontheeastsideofWashington urbanarea,andcontinueswestwardthroughtheVincennes rural principalarterialfallingbetweenI-64andI-70. About 11 mileswestofLoogootee,US50willinterchange US 50,aruralprincipalarterial,runseast-westthroughthecenterofLoogooteeasBroadwayStreet.Itis of MartinCounty, andcontinuesnorthtoI-70atCloverdaleI-65 intheLafayettemetropolitanarea. About 16milesnorthofLoogootee,US231willinterchangewithInterstate69justbeyondthenorthwestedge area. INDOT hasbeenupgradingUS231fromOwensborotoJasperasdividedfour-lanelimitedaccessfacility. through JasperandHuntingburgtoInterstate64continuessouthwardtheOwensboro(KY)metropolitan 50 andSR37northofBloomingtonasaruralprincipalarterial.US231passessouthwardfromMartinCounty I-65 throughthecenterofIndiana(whichsupersededUS31).Interstate69willsupersedeSR57south principal arterialthatfallsbetweentwootherruralarterials--US41alongthewestedgeofIndianaand Broadway Street(wheretheroutecoincideswithUS50)andJohnF. Kennedy Avenue. US231istherural 231, aruralprincipalarterial,runsnorth-souththroughMartinCountyandthemiddleofLoogooteeas Loogootee FunctionalClassi Transportation sectionofChapter3. Loogootee, letalongthebalanceofMartinCounty. Moredetailonfunctionalclassi below the5,000populationthreshold,therearenofederallyclassi Chapter 6:Recommendations fi cialthoroughfareplan(ifadopted).IfLoogooteewere tocreateasubdivisioncontrolordinanceinthefuture, • • • • • Queen StreetfromBloom continuing northwardintoMartinCountyasCR73 Kentucky Avenue fromBroadwayStreet(US50)toMainandStreet/Bloom city. Line StreetfromJohnF. Kennedy Avenue (US231)northoftheCSXRailroadtoUS231 and continuingwestwardasMartinCountyRoute188intoDaviessCR150N. Butcher BoulevardfromJohnF. Kennedy Avenue (US231)servingtheLoogooteeSchoolComplex Martin CountyRoute184intoDaviessasCR75N. Park StreetandJohnC.StrangefromUS50totheLoogooteecontinuingwestwardas fi scal constraints,theportionofUS50fromWashington throughMartinCountyto fi cation: fi fi ed roadwayinLoogooteeisKentuckyStreetsouthofBroadway. Onthe eld Roadeastwardto US50asBrickyardRoad(CR127). 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| ed facility ed fi ed later in this section.) fi ve feet in width when the border ve feet in width when fi c-carrying capacity. fi functionally classi cant on any fi Chapter 6: Recommendations c volume and speed are low enough to permit fi c is signi fi c volumes and vehicular maneuvers, to accommodate vehicular maneuvers, to accommodate c volumes and fi c with bicycles fi cient for grass maintenance. fi There are presently no trails in or around Loogootee. However, with the exception with However, There are presently no trails in or around Loogootee. Typical cross-sections are illustrated for urban roads in Figure 32 and Figure 33. Typical To address existing and future mobility needs, the appropriate cross-section for initial design of for initial design cross-section needs, the appropriate and future mobility address existing To The physical roadway standards (i.e., right-of-way, lane width, median, curb and gutter) necessary to lane width, median, curb standards (i.e., right-of-way, The physical roadway truck and automobile traf support anticipated bicycle and pedestrian movements, and for design speed. bicycle and pedestrian street types in terms of traf of different The capacity standards and the for bicycle and pedestrian facilities design considering the need Continuity of urban rural (swales) design. an urban (curb and gutter) versus appropriateness of of utilities. The accommodation for widenings versus new alignments. Right-of-way constraints center left-turn lane in lieu of the parking lane to accommodate left- gured with a left-turn lane or continuous • • • • • fi Thoroughfare Typical Cross-Sections Typical Thoroughfare ve or three small businesses, where severe right-of-way constraints exist due pre-existing lots, topography or ve or three small businesses, where severe right-of-way constraints exist due pre-existing lots, d. Purpose. thoroughfare improvements should consider the following: thoroughfare improvements Non-Motorized Vehicles. US 231 and SR 550), traf of state-maintained facilities (US 50, the co-existence of automobile traf a bike lane sharing the travel-way must to existing roads or right-of-way, If a jurisdiction were to add bike lanes limit is over 35 miles per hour and at least four feet when the speed be at least six feet wide when the speed section is continuous and bicycles can pass If the two-foot curb and gutter limit is at or below 35 miles per hour. separate bikeway facility (either A can be reduced by one foot. over storm grates, the bike lane requirements on independent right-of-way) must be at least ten feet wide with one-foot sharing right-of-way with a street or horse-drawn vehicle traf shoulders for two-way bike travel. If (particularly a major collector or arterial), a ten-foot shoulder (eight-foot paved and two-foot gravel) is needed to a ten-foot shoulder (eight-foot paved and two-foot gravel) is needed (particularly a major collector or arterial), buggy paths are identi (Some suggested locations for accommodate the buggy. the and collectors as well as local streets in incorporated areas. With Sidewalks are appropriate along arterials in Loogootee have sidewalks. In most streets Avenue, Kennedy of John F. exception of Mill Street (US 50) west arterials, sidewalks should be at least residential areas along major or minor and back of curb) is at least four feet. In residential areas along major area (distance between sidewalk and and be at least four feet in width when the border area is at least four feet, minor collectors, sidewalks should area. Handicapped ramps are required for sidewalks at all intersections. six feet wide when there is no border strongly discouraged because they lack inadequate width for vegetation Border areas of less than four feet are (trees or bushes) and are inef Urban Cross-Sections. streets, short cul-de-sacs and short Figure 32 shows a typical cross-section for an “urban place” for short This would be appropriate where there are no more than frontage roads with no anticipated on-street parking. fi The narrow right-of-way of 40 feet. environmental constraints, or where continuity is desirable for pre-existing roll-curb-and-gutter rather than a typical cross section for an “urban local street” may use a two-foot integral This “urban local street” cross 28 feet. barrier-curb-and-gutter so that the pavement width to the back of curb is 50 foot right-of-ways or to reduce section can be accomplished within a minimum of 50 feet to match existing in most residential subdivisions. development costs for new streets, and can be used for secondary streets communities, the “urban minor collector” Fitting within the maximum 60 feet of right-of-way found in most built-up residential subdivisions, and can be street typical cross section permits parking for primary streets in most con in commercial and industrial turns at major intersections or frequent driveways into commercial establishments on both sides of the street and through areas. In high density residential areas where on-street parking is likely major collector” cross-section with travel in both directions must be maintained, the “urban minor arterial/urban The typical cross section for the “urban minor two parking lanes may be appropriate as shown in Figure 33. 90 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan maintaining the streetorroadisresponsible foraccesscontrol. Thus, accesstoUS 231,US50,150,SR the property, andthedrivewayispavedfrom theedgeofstreetpavementtopropertyline. The jurisdiction slope) vehiclelandingarea beforeenteringtheroadwhendrivewayissloped, thedrivewaydrainstoward properties, thecurbradiido notcrossoversidepropertylines,thereisarelatively distance; andaredesigned sothatthedrivewayisnotlessthan20feetnormore than30feetforcommercial managed throughthelocation anddesignofentrances.Entrancesarelocated wherethereisadequatesight entrances, accessfromcrossroads,andrear toproperties.Inthecaseofcollectors,accessisusually entrances andexitstominorarterialsareencouraged includingfrontageorserviceroads,jointdriveway through thelocation,spacinganddesignofdriveways. To theextentpossible,designpracticestominimize between intersectionsis1,320feetandnotlessthan1,000 feet.Forminorarterials,accessisusuallymanaged public crossroadswithexceptionsforregionalcommercial andemploymentcenters,thedesirablespacing interchanges withpubliccrossroads.Inthecaseof majorarterials,accessisconsideredappropriateonlyat greater concernforaccesscontrolmanagement.In the caseoffreeways,accessispermittedonlyatfreeway to ensuresafeandproperlyfunctioningexitsentrances toproperty. The higherthefunctionalclass, The purposeofaccesscontrolmanagementistopreserve thethrough-traf e. arterials andcollectors. in MartinCounty. Figure34showstheINDOT designstandardsoftypicalcrosssectionsforruralinterstates, a ruralprincipalarterialismorelikelytobestate-maintainedfacilityratherthanlocallymaintained While Figure33showstypicalcross-sectionsforan“undividedprincipalarterial”anda“dividedarterial”, dropped inFigure33. left-turning activityisminimal,thecenterleft-turnlanemaybedroppedinFigure32andon-streetparking lane isproposed,theshouldermustbeeight-footpavedplustwo-footcompactedgravel.Inruralareaswhere the shouldermustbesix-footoreight-footpavedplustwo-footcompactedgravel.Ifahorse-drawnvehicle would beatleasttwofeetwideandone-footdeep;thebackslope3:1.Ifabikelaneisproposed, aggregate orbituminouspavedcombinationthereof);thefrontslopetoditchwouldbe4:1; ditch For arural“minorarterialstreet”or“ruralmajorcollector”,theshoulderwouldbeeighttotenfeet(compacted drawn vehiclelaneisproposed,theshouldermustbeeight-footpavedplusone-footcompactedgravel. 33). Ifabikelaneisproposed,theshouldermustbesix-footpavedplusone-footcompactedgravel.horse- added toeachsidewheretheresidentialsubdivisionexistsorisproposed(similarminorarterialofFigure parking islikelyfora“minorcollector”throughresidentialsubdivision,aneight-footlanemust be the ditchwouldbeatleasttwofeetwideandone-footdeep;backslope2:1.Whereon-street (compacted aggregateorbituminouspavedcombinationthereof);thefrontslopetoditchwouldbe 3:1; parking lanewouldbedroppedifon-streetwereprohibited,andtheshoulderfourtosix feet feet wideandone-footdeep;thebackslopewouldbe2:1.Forarural“minorcollector”,eight-foot feet (pavedorcompactedaggregate);thefrontslopetoditchwouldbe3:1;atleasttwo and borderareawithasideditchswale.Forrural“place”or“localstreet”,theshoulderwouldbetwotothree by replacingthetwo-footstandardcurb-and-gutterapavedorgravelshoulder, andreplacingthesidewalk Rural Cross-Sections. undivided facilitiesdonotfunctionaswellatwo-lanefacilitywithcontinuouscenterleft-turnlane. The lasttypicalcross-sectionisforadivided,urbanprincipalarterial.Experiencehasshownthatfour-lane crossroads andintofrequentcommercialindustrialdrivewaysforpostedspeedsofmorethan35mph. areas. The “urbanprincipal arterial”isintendedforhightraf both sides.Duetotheminimumright-of-waywidthof70feet,thismayonlybeapplicableinnewsuburban Figure 33showsatypicalcross-sectionforan“urbanminorarterial/urbanmajorcollector”withparkingon right-of-way widthsfoundinmostincorporatedareas. at majorcrossstreetsorintofrequentcommercialandindustrialdriveways.Italso arterial/urban majorcollector”handlesmoderatetraf | Chapter 6:Recommendations Access Management These urbantypicalcross-sectionsmaybeconvertedtoaruralcross-section fi c volumestreetswhereheavyleft-turnmovementsoccur fi c volumestreetswithheavyleft-turnmovementsat fi c carryingcapacityofroadwaysand fl fi at (one or twopercent ts withinthemaximum

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-9-RRLINTERSTATE RURAL - I-69 YIA RS SECTION CROSS TYPICAL Figure 34: INDOT Design Standards for Rural Roads Standards for Rural INDOT Design Figure 34: 94 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan Numbers 333,334,335.336, and338)–13.5milesat$255millionforconstruction inMartinCounty. County. The unfundedprojectsare the The 25-Year LongRange Transportation Planincludes a totalof$18,806earmarked forLoogooteein2006-2007streetmaintenance andimprovements. No MajorMovescapacity“expansion” projectswerelistedforLoogooteeorMartin County. However, therewas 2015. Design istobeginonI-69fromSR64US231later thisyear, andconstructionisprogrammedtobeginby Support Center)werereleasedonFebruary9,2009, and publichearingswereheldonMarch1926,2009. (on theeastsideofWashington) andSection3fromUS50to231(northwestofthe CraneNavalWeapons presently underdesign. The DraftEnvironmentalImpactStatementsforI-69Section2fromSR 64toUS50 2008 fromI-64toSR68. The balanceofSection1Interstate69fromSR68 toSR64nearOaklandCityis State ExpansionProjects. and MajorMoves,identi Improvement Program(INSTIP)drawsindividualexpansionprojectsfromtheLongRange Transportation Plan construction projects,majorpreservationprojectsandresurfacingprojects. The IndianaStatewide Transportation road construction,interchangemodi Plan. The LongRange Transportation Planfocusesonexpansionprojects(i.e.addedtravellanes,new Transportation Planthatwasupdated in2007(2006-2030)andtheMajorMoves2006-2015Construction Improvement Programs. ii) Expansion projectsareimprovementsthataddcapacitytotheroadwaysystemsuchas: Preservation projectsinvolveimprovementstomaintaintheexistingcapacityofroadwaysystemsuchas: Roadway improvementsfallintotwomajorcategories:“preservation”projectsand“expansion”projects. i) f. for accessmanagementbyINDOT andlocaljurisdictions.(ThisisavailableonINDOT’s website.) was completedin August of2006,andincludesthe“INDOT Access ManagementGuide”that providesguidelines unincorporated MartinCountyiscontrolledbythecounty. The “IndianaStatewide Access ManagementStudy” limits ofLoogootee,Shoals,andCraneiscontrolledbythosecommunities,accesstootherstreetsin 450, SR550,645,and650isundertheauthorityofINDOT. Access tootherstreetswithin thecorporate | Chapter 6:Recommendations Roadway Improvements Improvement Types Thoroughfare Improvements • • • • • • • • new freewayinterchanges. major roadwayalignments;and new roadwaysandroadwayextensions; major roadwaywidenings(addinglanes); transportation structurepreservationefforts. transportation enhancementprojectssuchasbikeways,walkways,landscapingandhistoric pavement andbridgereconstruction/replacementprojects; signalization improvements,guardrailandmarkingimprovements; safety projectslikelow-costintersectionimprovements,minorhorizontalandverticalrealignments, roadway resurfacingandbridgerehabilitationprojects; PlannedroadwayimprovementsarefoundintheIndiana25-Year LongRange UnderMajorMovesandINSTIP, constructiononInterstate69beganJuly16, fi es individualorgroups ofpreservationprojects. fi cations andnewinterchangeconstruction).MajorMovesincludes fi ve(5)segmentsofUS50 reported as“newroadconstruction”(Project fi ve (5)unfundedlongrange planprojectsinMartin

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| c on this division of the c on this division fi Chapter 6: Recommendations c loop detector in 2008 fi scal year 2007. The average roadway maintenance and resurfacing on a scal year 2007. fi While there are no capacity “expansion” projects programmed for Martin While there are no capacity “expansion” Loogootee should continue to maintain roads and extend roads where necessary. The Future roads and extend roads where necessary. Loogootee should continue to maintain SR 550 from US 50 to US 150 – pavement overlay in 2009 SR 550 from US 50 to US 150 – pavement Creek in 2009 US 231 bridge replacement over Friends install traf US 50 at Pine Street in Loogootee – • • • Other Improvements The comprehensive plan recognizes the need to improve US 50 through Martin County and shows a US 50 County and shows 50 through Martin to improve US the need plan recognizes The comprehensive Line to Daviess-Martin County 0.5 mile of the from US 50 about of Loogootee on the south side connector envisions the plan also The comprehensive grade separation. of the CSX railroad 0.5 mile west US 50 about Pleasant Road (CR of Loogootee from US 231 at Mt. of US 231 on the west side possible future improvement County Line. of Loogootee) along the Daviess-Martin to US 231 at CR 132 (north 156 south of Loogootee) Because US 50 and US 213 are both rural principal arterials, these facilities are proposed as ultimate divided arterials, these facilities are proposed US 213 are both rural principal Because US 50 and right-of-way should built as two-lane facilities, adequate facilities. If these are initially four-lane limited access initially the US 231 Connector may not be while Further, for an eventual four-lane facility. be acquired initially Road 151 or Daviess County Line Road (Martin County of US 231, the extension of the built as a relocation to CR 132 (Daviess Road 75N) across the CSX Railroad from Park Street (Daviess County County Road 1300E) side of Loogootee that north-south facility on the west is proposed to provide a continuous County Road 250N) School, Loogootee School Complex (Loogootee High access to the Loogootee Community provides improved Elementary School). and Loogootee West Junior High School State Preservation Projects. contains six capacity 2011 Program (INSTIP) for 2008 through Transportation the Indiana Statewide County, in or near Loogootee: Of these, three are “preservation projects for Martin County. Local Projects. should be used to determine the best location for the extension of roads Land Use Map and development trends and commercial development. Loogootee should work with Martin County to accommodate new residential and abutting the incorporated area are constructed appropriately. developers to ensure that roads in and The possibility of a CSX reconstruction and improved protection over time. Railroad grade crossings will need Main Street was discussed, but declining rail traf railroad grade separation on West the need for a railroad grade separation. CSX railroad appears to have deminished miles of streets roadway maintained by Loogootee is approximately Annual maintenance cost for 20.60 streets is about $3,296,000 resurfacing cost for Loogootee’s Total 2008). $206,000 (at $5,000 per lane-mile in If resurfacing is completed every 16 years, the average cost would (at $80,000 per lane-mile in 2008 dollars). the average If resurfacing is completed every 20 years, be approximately $206,000 (in 2008 dollars) per year. cost would be approximately $164,800 (in 2008 dollars) per year. the Local Road from Highway Fund, $11,470 297 ($75,106 from the Motor Vehicle Loogootee received $111, state road-aid distributions) for street and Street fund, $18,806 for Major Moves and $5,915 from a special maintenance and resurfacing in As of 2007, Martin County was among twenty-year cycle, current state-aid covers only 30 percent of the cost. Tax). (known as the Wheel Tax User the 49 counties in Indiana that had not adopted a Local Option Highway As of 2006, Martin County had not used County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT), County Adjusted (CEDIT), County Tax Income As of 2006, Martin County had not used County Economic Development Of (COIT) for roadway maintenance or improvement. Tax (CAGIT) or County Option Income Tax Gross Income County had tapped only $59,200 in federal funding sources (bridge, enhancement, Group IV and safety), Martin tapped federal funds for transportation 2005 and $53,620 in 2006 for bridges. In past years, Loogootee has not Enhancement Transportation from improvement, but recently received $780,000 for construction of sidewalks funds. iii) completed Greenways and Bikeways Plan (also known as Hoosiers on the Move) was Trails, The Indiana State The Division of Outdoor Recreation. in July 2006 by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 96 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan resurfacing projects canbeprepared. Communities usethisto determine whichroadsneed toberepaired in needofrepairandwhat workisneededonthoseroads.Usingthisdata,a priority listofmaintenanceand extend thelifeofroadways. Pavementmanagementisatooltohelpcountiesdetermine whichroadsaremost to makethemostofexisting funds.Pavementmanagementsystemsarebeing usedbymanycountiestohelp Although fundsforroadway maintenanceandresurfacingmaybelow, thereisatoolthatcommunitiescan use Park StreettoCR132,theestimatedprojectcostwould beabout$9.8millionfor1.75miles. railroad gradeseparationin2008dollars.IftheUS231 Connectorwerebuiltasatwo-laneruralcollectorfrom US 231ConnectoraroundthewestsideofLoogootee isestimatedtocostabout$48millionfor3.4mileswitha around thesouthsideofLoogooteeisestimatedtobe about$38millionfor3.0milesin2008dollars. The 13.5 milesatanestimated$255millionforconstruction in2007dollars. The segmentoftheUS 50Connector The INDOT LongRange Transportation Planlistsnewroadconstruction forUS50throughMartinCounty Enhancement funds. County hasonlytappedtheFederalBridgefundsand theCityofLoogooteehastappedonly Transportation eligible FederalBridgeReplacementandRehabilitation fundswitha20percentmatch.Inrecentyears,Martin Enhancement fundswitha20percentmatch,andFederal Safetyfundswithnomatch.MartinCountyisalso Program GroupIVfundsupto$2.5millioneachyearwitha20percentmatch,Federal Transportation Loogootee, MartinCountyandotherincorporatedareasareeacheligiblefortheFederalSurface Transportation industrial developmentinthefuture. reconstructed. Roadwayreconstructionmayalsobenecessarytoaccommodatesigni and curbsdeterioratebeyondrepairaccomplishedthroughmaintenanceorresurfacing,theroadmust be for maintainingtherestofroadsincountyandallbridgesoff thestatesystem.Whenroadwaysurfaces maintained roads. The statemaintainsall toads,statehighwaysandinterstates. The countyisresponsible communities ofthecountyareresponsibleformaintenance,resurfacingandreconstructionalllocally state. INDOT completesanyconstruction and maintenanceofroadslistedintheseplans. The incorporated Those projectslistedintheState’s 25-year LongRangePlan,MajorMoves,andINSTIP areallfundedbythe 2. Daviess CountyLine,andJohnF. Kennedy Avenue (US231)fromChurchStreettoBroadway50). along suchstreetsasBroadwayStreet(US50)fromEastSecondtoJohnF. Kennedy Avenue ontotothe of deterioratedsidewalksinthecity. The citymaydesiretoreconstructothersidewalksandadd As previouslynoted,LoogooteehassecuredFederal Transportation Enhancementfundstoreplace8,600feet horse-drawn vehiclessuchasRanglesvilleRoad(DaviessCR950N,Martin131)andotherlocations. Boulevard (DaviessCR150N).NorthofLoogootee,thereisaneedtoensurethesafecrossingUS231 by Horse-drawn vehicleaccesstoLoogooteeisimprotantviaSt.Mary’s Road(DaviessCR1200E)andButcher these assets. working withMartinCountyandotherincorporatedcommunitieswithinthecountytocreatetrailsconnecting and geologicalsiteswouldcreateadditionalrecreationalopportunitiesaswell. The CityofLoogooteeshould of BeaverBendandJugRock). Trails connectingtheincorporatedareaswithoneanotherandthesehistoric and West BoggsLake)andsigni Trinity Springs,HindostanFalls,OverlookParkattheintersectionofUS50andSR450,MartinStateForest consideration shouldbemadetocreatingtrailsconnectingprotectedhistoricsites(suchasMusteringElmin community buildings,andotherpublicusespaces. Although notincludedintheFutureLandUseMap, Many countiesandcommunitiesthroughoutIndianaarecreatingtrailsconnectingparks/recreationalareas, the possibledevelopmentoftraillinkingDaviess,GreeneandMartinCounty. Evansville toIndianapolis Tier 2studies;however, furthercoordinationwiththeIndianaDNRisencouragedfor plan followstheI-69CorridorfromEvansvilletoIndianapolis. The entiretrailisnotfeasibleaspartoftheI-69 plan includesfutureandvisionarytrailsfortheentirestate.Oneofprioritymappedin | Chapter 6:Recommendations T RANSPORTATION /T HOROUGHFARE fi cant geologicalsites(suchSpoutSpring,PinnacleRock,HouseBluffs I MPLEMENTATION fi cant commercial and commercial cant Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 97 | ltration problem and fi ow/in fl Chapter 6: Recommendations cant roadway improvements are needed to make the site fi cient Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). There are three Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). A Act - Equity Transportation cient ltration problems must be address. Finally, the City of Loogootee will have to extend the City ltration problems must be address. Finally, fi fi ow/in fl t organizations develop recreational trail facilities for public use. Grant money from these recreational trail facilities for public use. Grant money from t organizations develop fi ECOMMENDATION MPLEMENTATION I R TILITIES TILITIES UTILITIES U U C. 2. funding options for water and sewer The Indiana Department of Environmental Management provides a few accessible to US 231 and SR 550. on a regular basis to determine if the The Loogootee water and sewer treatment plants should be monitored a future growth. Further, capacities of the plants remain adequate for current use and can accommodate in sanitary sewer system evaluation study is suggested to address the stormwater 1. Thus, the its water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant. The City of Loogootee recently upgraded growth. On the other hand, the water treatment plants should be adequate to accommodate existing and future undersized lines and to address water distribution system will need continuous improvement to replace old and sewage collection system, older lines pressure problems in a couple of geographic areas. In the case of the and stormwater in Future on the edge of the city. to extend its water and sewer systems to accommodate new development US 231 and SR 550 southeast of the industrial sites are possible along US 50 east of Loogootee and between park development if utilities are The industrial sites along US 50 have the greatest potential for industrial city. southeast of Loogootee is adjacent extended to create a shovel-ready industrial park. While the industrial area to the Loogootee wastewater treatment plant, signi the replacement of deteriorating older sewer lines. within the calendar year and which can be delayed to another year. This saves communities from putting communities This saves year. delayed to another which can be calendar year and within the that provide several companies There are currently necessary. that are not roadway projects money into to communities. management systems pavement Transportation/ the 50 Connector and US 231 Connector, improvements such as the US In addition to roadway Summit Trails The Indiana new pedestrian/bicycle paths. may also include the locations of Thoroughfare Plan There are currently 7.5 miles) of every Hoosier by 2016. within 15 minutes (measured by has a goal of a trail the City features nearby, Based on the historic and geological located in Martin County. no major trail systems Lake Boggs to West County to create trails from the city want to consider working with Martin of Loogootee may Springs. Trinity and possibly to Shoals and and Hindostan Falls that involved efforts its current sidewalk reconstruction may also consider building The City of Loogootee using and the current effort Community Focus funds of downtown sidewalks using OCRA the reconstruction Avenue Kennedy US 50 from John F. construction of sidewalks along The funds. Enhancement Transportation possibility. to the west side of the City is but one bikeways and pedestrian facilities would be to use funds from the Safe, One alternative for funding trails, Accountable, Flexible, Ef Transportation The land and build bikeways, pedways and trails. programs can be used to design, acquire (20 percent), Program require a local match of twenty percent Trails Enhancement Program and Recreational state match for There is no required local or eligibility requirements and grant limitations. but have different funds to Enhancement Transportation While Loogootee recently obtained the Safe Routes to School Program. the city has not pursued the other funding sources. replace 8,600 feet of existing sidewalk, programs under the Act that aid in the development of these facilities: the Transportation Enhancement Program, Transportation the Act that aid in the development of these facilities: programs under the Enhancement Transportation The Program. Trails and the Recreational the Safe Routes to School Program, Transportation Program are administered by the Indiana Department of Program and Safe Routes to School of Outdoor Recreation administers the monies Division Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ The (INDOT). Program to help government agencies Trails share of funds from the Recreational available from Indiana’s and not-for-pro 98 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan The National Recreation andPark Association alsosuggeststhat acommunityshouldhave atleast parkland withinconvenient walkingdistanceforresidentsinthenorthernportions ofthecity. The parkshouldbelocated onthenorthsideofcity, oppositeoftheCityParkonsouth. This wouldallow acres, istheonlyparklocated inthecity. The cityshouldconsideratleastonenewpark oftwoormoreacres. 3.25 to6.5acresofneighborhood parkland. The LoogooteeCityPark, whichcoversaboutfourandahalf neighborhood parklandper1,000people.Withaprojected 2030populationof2,585,Loogooteewouldneed The NationalRecreationandPark Association suggeststhatacommunityshouldhave1.25to2.5acresof Chapter 3. east ofLoogootee,off ofUS50/150.Moredetailontheseparkscanbefoundunder“Community Facilities”in Lake andtheLakeviewGolfCourse. The MartinCounty4-HFairgroundsarelocatedapproximately twomile located intheLoogooteecitylimits.Withincity’s two-milefringe,residentshaveaccessto a West Boggs Loogootee Park,SwimmingPooland SkateParkaretheonlyrecreationalfacilities 1. E. substantial low-andmoderate-incomepopulation. revitalization, libraries,healthcarecenters,and services projects. The fundscanbeused for seniorcenters,daycarecommunitydowntown Program, fromtheOf The CommunityFocusFund(a$500,000grant),whichispartoftheDevelopmentBlockGrant 2. Oak Street. The LoogooteeFireStationis located onthecornerofHeritageHillRoadandUS50/150. Of Station, theCityofLoogooteeFireDepartment,UtilitiesOf Of the municipalbuilding. The municipalbuildingcontainstheMayor’s location forLoogooteegovernmentfacilitiesislocatednorthofdowntownonJohnF. Kennedy Avenue, at The FireStation,PoliceandCityHallshouldallbeadequateforcurrentfutureuse. The primary 1. D. $640,000 uponcompletion.) an OCRA grantof$500,000forsurfacestormwaterdrainageimprovementsalongFriend’s Creekthattotalled drainage systemsimprovementsforlowandmoderateincomeareas.(TheCityofLoogooteerecentlyused Department of Agriculture’s Rural Affairs Programalsoprovidesgrantsandloansforsanitarysewer, waterand Planning Grantcanbeusedforwatersystem,sewerandstormdrainageplans. The UnitedStates must haveasubstantiallow-andmoderate-incomepopulationforcommunitytobeeligiblethegrant. The towards utilityprojectsthatassistinlong-termcommunitydevelopment. The areaservedbytheseprojects projects throughtheCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantProgram. The CommunityFocusFundcanbeused The Of a shovelreadyindustrialparkforLoogootee. make waterandsewersystemimprovementstoextendlinesdevelopingareasincludingthecreationof construction, renovation,improvement,orexpansionwaterandsewersystems. The loanscouldbeusedto Revolving FundWastewater andDrinkingWater Loanprogramprovides lowinterestloansforplanning,design, projects. Mostofthesegrantsareforpollutionpreventionandwaterqualityimpairment The State | Chapter 6:Recommendations fi ce andtheLoogooteeCityGarage. The LoogooteePublicLibraryislocatedatthecornerofLineStreetand O C C OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES OMMUNITY OMMUNITY PEN fi ce ofCommunityandRural Affairs (OCRA)alsoprovidesfundingforwater, sewer, andstormdrainage S PACE F F

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Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 99 | cance in Martin County cance in Martin County fi Chapter 6: Recommendations ed for future recreational use on the northeast ed for future recreational use on the northeast fi elds at both of these locations. Space is available at both of these locations. Space elds fi ve historic sites (the Mustering Elm in Trinity Springs, Trinity ve historic sites (the Mustering Elm in fi es four historic structures of signi es four historic structures eld by adding a baseball backstop and soccer goals. A A soccer goals. adding a baseball backstop and eld by fi fi elds for use by the general public. Vacant land south of the Loogootee general public. Vacant elds for use by the MPLEMENTATION fi I LAN elds sports currently located in Loogootee. The city should consider adding The city should consider adding in Loogootee. elds sports currently located fi P cant natural environmental features. As a result of the combination of steeps slopes, As a result of the combination of cant natural environmental features. fi ve-year park and recreation master plan (which Loogootee completed in 2008). ve-year park and recreation master plan (which Loogootee ECREATION fi ECOMMENDATION R R AND

PACE S PEN NVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL E O Historic Buildings oodplains, wetlands and forests in the Crawford Uplands physiographic region, Martin County has one of the wetlands and forests in the Crawford Uplands physiographic region, oodplains, F. -- the Old County Courthouse in Shoals, the Old County Jail in Dover Hill, and the Houghton House and Routt -- the Old County Courthouse in Shoals, the Old County Jail in Dover Hill, The Routt House is about one mile southeast of Loogootee on the west side of the House along SR 550. White River and the Houghton House is on the east side of the East Fork of the East Fork of the White River, The Society also lists about two miles from Loogootee. Boggs Martin State Forest and West Hindostan Falls, Overlook Park at the intersection of US 50 and SR 450, 1. protection of both man-made and natural resources. Man-made resources The environmental plan covers the is a and bridges), geological and archaeological sites. Figure 35 include historic structures (buildings composite map of signi fl Indiana, and encounters extensive greatest concentrations of “high quality natural communities” in southwest the City of balance of Martin County, environmental constraints to urban development. In contrast to the Lowland physiographic region where only isolated Loogootee and the US 231 corridor fall in the Wabash environmental constraints exist to urban development. a. Foundation of Indiana have jointly While the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Historic Landmarks County is one of only eight counties in conducted historic structure inventories throughout the state, Martin Indiana for which no inventory has been completed. County listed in the National Register of The Martin County Courthouse in Shoals is the only property in Martin The Martin County Historical Society identi Historic. near the City Park for some of these facilities. The area identi facilities. near the City Park for some of these by trees, some of which would have to be cleared for these facilities. side of the city is currently covered the recreational opportunities in Loogootee is to allow residents to use Another possibility to open up more but informing the public of Some residents may use these facilities already, facilities at the local public schools. more recreational opportunities for city residents. which facilities they may use will provide Affairs Open Space and Recreation Grant Programs, the Federal Rural The city should investigate Federal The the acquisition of parkland and for the addition of recreation facilities. Program, and other possibilities for acquisition and/or outdoor Conservation Fund is a federal fund that can be used for land Land and Water is eligible to communities This fund requires a 50 percent match and recreation facility construction or renovation. with a park board and The Future Land Use Map includes the addition of parkland near the City Park and City Pool as well as northeast near the City Park and City Pool Map includes the addition of parkland The Future Land Use should As mentioned above, the city Cemetery. of east of St. John’s north of Queen Street and east of the city, football, and/or soccer consider adding baseball/softball, baseball/softball, football, and/or soccer baseball/softball, football, be used as a multipurpose Swimming Pool could If the city were to City Park or Swimming Pool. also be added near the Loogootee basketball court should park. could also be added at the new on the north side, some of these facilities create a new park 2. acres of community parkland per 1,000 people. With a projected 2030 population of 2,585 people, Loogootee of 2,585 people, 2030 population With a projected per 1,000 people. parkland acres of community Pool, and Skate Park, Swimming Loogootee City The of community parkland. 13 to 21 acres would need seven approximately they cover Together, to community parks. facilities common some of the Park provide for There are no facilities acres. 100 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan There areno known locationsofsighted endangered speciesinLoogootee. Mostendangered speciessightings h. Fork oftheWhiteRiverfor itswatersource. The LoogooteeWater Works usessevengroundwater wellsattheintersectionofBoggsCreekand East g. Fork oftheWhiteRiver. White RiverbeginaboutonemileeastofLoogootee. The greatestconcentrationofwetlandsis along theEast Lake). OnlyWest BoggsLakeiswithintwomilesofthenorthedgeLoogootee. The Societyreports the wetlandsand Figure 8showsthe f. Friends CreekinsouthwestLoogooteeandtotheeast ofLoogooteetowardtheEastForkWhiteRiver. Steeper slopesarefoundontheouteredgesofmajorstreamvalleys. Thus, steeperslopesarefoundalong Lowland wheretheelevationisaround500feet. begins totheeastofLoogootee,whereelevationisaround600feet. The cityislocatedwithintheWabash Figure 4showsthechangeinelevationandaroundLoogootee. The CrawfordUplandphysiographicregion e. County. Karst topographyisnotfoundinLoogootee.However, karsttopographyisfoundintheeasternportionofMartin d. the citylimitsandEastForkofWhiteRiver. tributary ofFriendsCreekwestLoogooteebetweenUS50and231,theeast Figure 7showstheforestlandinandaroundLoogootee. The forestlandsaregenerallyconcentratedalongthe c. the US231corridorinvicinityofMt.PleasantRoad. is dominantlyinthewest,butalreadydeveloped. There issomeprimefarmlandofLoogooteealong urban developmentwithsomeforestlandandpastureopen,mainlyintheeasterncorners.Primefarmland and topographywithmorereliefeastofthecity. Withintheincorporated boundary, thelandcoverisdominantly The CityofLoogooteeisborderedonthewestbycroplandinDaviessCountythattransitionsintoforestland b. CSX RailroadtoVincennes Street. of LoogooteearepotentialhistoriccandidatesattheintersectionJohnF. KennedyandLineStreetfromthe Church, SaintJohn’s Cemetery, andGoodwillCemetery. Severalcommercial buildingsinthedowntownarea Landmarks. OlderchurchesandcemeteriesareprimecandidatesforthehistoricregisterssuchasSaintJohn’s many structuresinandaroundLoogooteethatmaybeeligiblefortheNationalStateRegistersofHistoric As acompletehistoricinventoryhasnotbeenconductedinandaboutLoogootee,thereareundoubtedly but nonearenearLoogootee. signi | Wildlife Habitats,PreservedNatural Areas andHighQualityNaturalCommunities Ground Water Resources Streams, Wetlands andFloodplains Steep Slopes Karst Topography Forest Lands Lands Prime Agricultural Chapter 6:Recommendations fi cant geologicalsites(SpoutSpring,PinnacleRock,HouseBluffs ofBeaverBendandJugRock), fl oodplains associatedwithit.Outsideofthe city limits,the fl oodplains andwetlandsinLoogootee. These includethetributaryofFriendsCreek,and fl oodplains oftheEastFork fi ve Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 101

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103 t fi | t preservation entities to fi ned feeding operations and leaking fi Chapter 6: Recommendations cant changes to historic structures that would destroy their cant changes to historic structures that would destroy ce of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) may be used to Affairs ce of Community and Rural fi fi cant geological sites (Spout Spring, Pinnacle Rock, House Rock, Bluffs of Beaver Rock, Bluffs Spring, Pinnacle Rock, House cant geological sites (Spout fi MPLEMENTATION I Natural Resources ned fi ve signi fi cant endangered historic structures. fi NVIRONMENTAL uence of Boggs Creek with the White River. of Boggs Creek with the White River. uence fl Historic Buildings E Locally-De Permitted Waste Disposal and Storage Permitted Waste a. of structures in Loogootee to preserve the historic heritage and character It is important to maintain the historic any signi The city should not favor the community. historic integrity, but encourage appropriate maintenance, rehabilitation and reuse. The city should assist in The city should assist rehabilitation and reuse. but encourage appropriate maintenance, historic integrity, about the potential grants and tax incentives for historic home maintenance educating citizens and organizations The city should also work with the Indiana Department properties. and the rehabilitation of historic commercial in Landmarks Foundation to complete an inventory of historic structures of Natural Resources and Historic so that there is a record of those structures worthy of protection. Loogootee, Shoals and Martin County as loan programs for all types of housing are applicable to historic homes The housing rehabilitation grant and Block Grant sources for funding such programs are the Federal Community Development The primary well. as well Authority, Development programs for grants and loans through the Indiana Housing and Community The Rural Development Program. Agriculture’s as several grant and loan programs of the US Department of Community Focus Fund program of the Indiana Of the dedication of historic façades in the fund historic preservation projects, and tax incentives are available for case of commercial structures. of historic properties, there are no Unless historic properties are placed on a local, state or national register applicable building code requirements restrictions on the use, rehabilitation or demolition of such properties above Act and Policy the National Environmental and any land use controls that may be imposed in the future. However, of federally Act would generally protect these structures from the adverse impact National Historic Preservation preservation to develop an historic funded improvement projects. Planning grants are available from OCRA as an inventory of historic places. In program and the administrative capacity for historic preservation such Indiana Humanities Council, and the addition, historic preservation education grants are available through the Grants Fund to assist nonpro Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana also has the Indiana Preservation preservation entity programs and the Statewide Revolving Loan Fund to assist nonpro preservation entity programs and the Statewide Revolving Loan Fund to saved signi in Martin County since 1980 and the With the decline in population of Loogootee and most communities and larger urban areas such as concentration of major retail and medical facilities in metropolitan areas 2. i. None of the and “high quality natural communities” in Martin County are located along the East Fork of the White River, White River, East Fork of the located along the County are in Martin quality natural communities” and “high “high are no separate There Crane Naval Base. are located in the State Forest, or Forest, Hoosier Martin State Fork of the are along the East such communities and the nearest near Loogootee, communities” quality natural Bend Nature Preserve. of Beaver Bluffs of Beaver Bend and the protected by the Bluffs White River at Shoals The nearest endangered species sightings to Loogootee are along the East Fork of the White River near the are along the East Fork of the species sightings to Loogootee The nearest endangered con coal The nearest Historical Society are near Loogootee. reported by the Martin County Bend and Jug Rock) south of Loogootee. of South Martin about eight (8) miles on US 231 near the community resources are found been active for more and US Gypsum Company have of the National Gypsum Company The gypsum mines Martin County. US 50 in eastern than a century off j. con storage tanks (USTs), Figure 10 shows the location of underground nine (9) of which in Loogootee, USTs eleven (11) According to the IDEM, there are underground storage tanks. are documented as leaking. 104 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan East ForkoftheWhiteRiver posesevereconstraintstourbandevelopmentand aresuggestedasconservation Because ofacombination steepslopes, The forestlandsaroundLoogootee areassociatedwithFriendsCreekandthe EastForkoftheWhiteRiver. c. pattern anddevelopmentreviewguidelinesareintended tominimizetheimpactonagriculturallands. of agriculturelandthatmustbeconvertedtosupport housinggrowth. Thus, theproposedfuturelanduse development thatmakestheprovisionofcentralizedsanitary sewersmoreeconomicalandreducestheamount sewage treatmentsystemsexceptforindustrialpretreatment. This istohelpensure higherdensityresidential guidelines encouragecentralizedsanitarysewersystem serviceformostnewdevelopmentandprohibiton-site by acentralizedsanitarysewersystem.Further, theLoogooteeComprehensivePlandevelopmentreview lands insideandadjacenttotheCityofLoogootee. This ensuresthatfuture urbandevelopmentisserved In general,thefuturelandusepatternforLoogootee encouragesin be contiguoustoLoogooteewherelittleprimefarmland exists. minimal inthepast100yearsMartinCounty. Further, anticipatedgrowthinMartinCountyisto minor growthofresidentialareasadjacenttoLoogootee. Accordingly, theimpactonprimefarmlandhasbeen seen littlephysicalgrowthbeyondtheincreaseinscatteredprivatehomesunincorporatedareas and modest declineinpopulationsince1980thatisforecastedtocontinuetheyear2030. Thus, Loogooteehas persons since1930.WhiletheCityofLoogooteetripledinpopulationfrom1900to1980,cityhasseen a Since 1900,MartinCountyhasseenadeclineinpopulationandtheremainedaround10,500 b. sidewalk improvementsdowntown. Kennedy Avenue andLineStreet. The cityrecentlyreceived Transportation Enhancementfundstoextend streetscape (sidewalks,lighting,landscapingandwaterfeature)indowntownattheintersectionofJohn F. Loogootee haspreviouslytakenadvantageofanOCRA CommunityFocusFundgranttoimprovethe programs applicabledowntownrevitalizationthatwouldalsohelppreservehistoricstructures: addition tothehistoricpreservationgrantandloanprogramsdescribedabove,therearemany downtown Loogooteetoimproveeconomicviabilityashasbeendemonstratedbytheefforts inLoogootee.In viability. Yet, therehabilitationofhistoricstructuresindowntowncanbeamajorsteptowardrevitalization structures, andthecontinuationofthesehistoricstructuresisinlargepartdependentonlong-termeconomic Martin Countybetweenthelargerurbanareas.DowntownLoogooteeisalikelyconcentrationofhistoric services, Washington, JasperandBedford,theroleofdowntownbeenrelegatedtoprovidingdisposablegoodsretail | Forest Lands Lands Prime Agricultural Chapter 6:Recommendations • • • • • Program. Transportation EnhancementProgram administeredbyINDOT undertheFederalSurface Transportation Sidewalk andstreetscapeimprovementsfromtheOCRA CommunityFocusFundgrantsandthe Hazardous materialcleanupformtheIndianaDevelopment Authority’s Brown Foundation ofIndiana’s StatewideRevolving LoanFund. Downtown EnhancementgrantsandCommunityFocusFundfromtheHistoricLandmarks Loans andgrantstoimprovebuildingfaçadesrehabilitatecommercialbuildingsfromOCRA’s entities. commissions, redevelopmentcommunityorneighborhoodcorporations,andsimilar Corporation toassistinadministrationcapacityandprogramdevelopmentforeconomic The FederalCommunityDevelopment Action GrantprogramsfromtheIndianaEconomicDevelopment downtown programs. The IndianaMainStreetProgramofOCRA fortechnicalassistanceindevelopingandimplementing fi nance, insurance,realestateandotherservicespersonaltoeasternDaviesscentral fl oodplains andwetlands,theareasadjacenttoFriends Creekandthe fi ll developmentofvacantandagricultural fi elds grants. elds

Loogootee Comprehensive Plan 105 | oodplains fl ood elevation and the site ood elevation and fl oodplains of Friends Creek fl t entity with tax credits going to the fi oodplain should prevent abuse of the 100- oodplain should prevent fl Chapter 6: Recommendations oodplains or stream corridors be dedicated as fl ooding, require best management practices for erosion ooding, fl t entities. t entities. fi fi oor is elevated above the 100-year oor is elevated fl lling in the 100-year lling in the 100-year fi rst fi cant wildlife habitats near Loogootee. The nearest wildlife sightings cant wildlife habitats near Loogootee. fi ve acres may be subject to erosion and sedimentation controls. As the be subject to erosion and sedimentation controls. ve acres may fi oodplains of both of these major stream corridors are suggested as conservation of these major stream corridors are oodplains of both fl oodplain unless the oodplain unless fl oodplain and wetlands area. Conservation easements along the balance of Friends Creek the balance easements along area. Conservation and wetlands oodplain fl uence of Boggs Creek and the East Fork of the White River, and this area is suggested as a uence of Boggs Creek and the East Fork of the White River, fl cant wildlife habitats and “high quality natural communities” fall within the publicly managed lands oodplains. fi fl oodplain. If a subdivision control ordinance or local erosion and sedimentation control ordinance were control ordinance or local erosion and sedimentation control ordinance oodplain. If a subdivision fl ve acres or more are disturbed and for ve acres or more are Ground Water Resources Ground Water Areas and High Quality Natural Communities Natural Habitats, Preserved Wildlife Steep slopes and Floodplains Streams, Wetlands fi oodplains. easements. The existing Loogootee Park is at the upper end of Friends Creek and may be logically expanded and may be logically of Friends Creek is at the upper end Loogootee Park The existing easements. to the surrounding and the East Fork of the White River may be created through the private dedication of property development of property the private dedication created through River may be Fork of the White and the East acquisition by non-pro rights or through voluntary has year around access unencumbered by seasonal has year around access unencumbered preparation, and require stream buffers. and sedimentation control during site sites permits for erosion and sedimentation control (Rule 5) when For the time being, IDEM rules requiring of year developed, development sites below it is also possible that any conversion to urban uses occur, drainage easements or be given as conservation easements to a non-pro property owner. f. water wells of the Loogootee Water Future development is not recommended in the vicinity of the ground and the well-head area falls within suggested conservation areas along the East Fork of the White River Works, fl g. Most signi Support Center and other existing of the Hoosier National Forest, Martin State Forest, Crane Naval Weapons and endangered species in or There have been no sightings of threatened nature preserves in Martin County. near Loogootee, and there are no signi are near the con property or the Again, conservation areas may be created through the private dedication of conservation area. voluntary acquisition of such property by non-pro d. Creek and the East of ten percent or more along Friends has limited areas with slopes The City of Loogootee The River. Fork of the White As steep slopes. future development on steep Future Land Use Map does not recommend easements, and the provisions are not special hillside/steep slopes to be converted to urban uses in Loogootee, slopes are not likely On the other hand, (if ever developed) for Loogootee. in any proposed zoning ordinance likely to be included slopes are suggested materials in the event of steep for site preparation and construction basic requirements While the community. may be prepared in the future for subdivision controls regulations that for any zoning and sedimentation control may catch larger developments, local regulations INDEM Rule 5 concerning erosion and that fall below the INDEM Rule 5 threshold. may be desirable to address development e. and near Loogootee are associated with the As described above, the wetlands in Further, the comprehensive plan includes a series of development review guidelines that prohibit new residential the comprehensive plan includes a series of development Further, development in the and the East Fork of the White River. Accordingly, conservation easements are suggested along the Accordingly, and the East Fork of the White River. protect wetlands and wildlife habitats and discourage urban development of these major stream corridors to within the 106 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan of theFutureVision forLoogootee,theobjectives forexpandingemploymentopportunitiesincluded: Improving economicdevelopmentopportunitiesisoneofthetopconcernscitizensLoogootee. As part 1. G. through thestate’s Brown property owner. A municipalitymayassistinthecleanupofproposedsitescontaminatedbyhazardousmaterials The cleanupofleakingundergroundstoragetanksmaybeaddressedthroughactionsIDEMandtheprivate i. are identi No uniquenaturalresourceshavebeenidenti h. the programtoprotectwildlifesites. to protectwildlifehabitats,andorganizations(suchasQuailUnlimitedDucksUnlimited)haveused Fund. The USDepartmentof Agriculture (USDA)hasalsoestablishedaWildlifeHabitatIncentivesProgram or IndianaDepartmentofNaturalResourcesbyfederalentitiesthroughtheFederalLandandConservation or voluntaryacquisitionofprivatepropertythroughspecialfundingestablishedbystateentitiessuchINDOT the privatededicationofconservationeasementswithtaxadvantagesaccruingtopropertyowner signi The comprehensiveplandevelopmentreviewguidelinesprotectuniquenaturalareas,andotherareaswith | E Permitted Waste DisposalandStorage Locally-De Chapter 6:Recommendations • • • • • • • • • • • • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT fi CONOMIC cant naturalfeatures. The bestmethodofpreservingany“highqualitynaturalcommunity”isthrough the assistance ofbusinesssupportactivities. and streetscape),theprovision ofincentiveopportunitiesforbusinessandstructure investment,and marketing ofstructuresand commercialactivities,theprovisionofamenities(parking, lighting,signing Place anemphasisondowntown revitalizationefforts inthepreservation, attractionofbusinesses,the and propertieswithinaround Loogooteeinamannercompatiblewithsurrounding uses. Provide incentiveopportunities toencouragethereuseofvacantindustrialand commercialstructures Loogootee. Provide incentiveopportunitiestoencouragenew industryandassistexistingbusinessesin Promote moreopportunitiesforexportbusinessdevelopments. ensure suitableareasforimmediatedevelopment(shovel readysites). Provide adequateinfrastructuretoexistingandproposed industrial,commercialandresidentialsitesto for touristsandvisitors. Encourage thedevelopmentofhotels,motels,andother housingtomakeLoogooteemoredesirable Promote programsthatfacilitatecapitalstartupforentrepreneurs andsmallbusinesses. than innewcommercialdevelopmentsoutsideofthe city’s limits. Encourage newcommercialstructurestobeconstructedonvacantpropertywithinLoogooteerather not havetoshopoutsideofLoogooteeforcommonnecessities. Encourage thedevelopmentofadditionalretailbusinessesandpersonalservicessothatresidentsdo and therailroadtoattractnewqualityindustry. Promote thetransportationopportunitiesassociatedwithfutureI-69northandwestofLoogootee Promote economicdevelopmentopportunitiesinandaroundLoogootee. owners) whileensuringsensitivitytotheeconomiccapacityofpropertyowner. enforcement (suchasbuildingandpropertyconditiontargetedatabsentee Address decayingandblightedpropertiesthroughacombinationofincentiveopportunities fi ed, thedevelopmentreviewguidelinesofcomprehensiveplanencourageprotection. D fi ned NaturalResources EVELOPMENT fi eld Program. eld R ECOMMENDATION fi ed inornearLoogootee.Iflocallyidenti fi ed naturalresources Loogootee Comprehensive Plan

107 | technical nancial and fi oodplain, etc. fl Chapter 6: Recommendations nd out their needs and location decision criteria. fi t programs are available to assist Loogootee in developing and t programs fi MPLEMENTATION I nancing for infrastructure improvements. fi nancial and technical assistance programs for small business development - nancial and technical assistance programs for small business -- nancial resources for government and incentives for businesses fi fi EVELOPMENT ce of Community and Rural Affairs includes funding opportunities for economic development. Affairs ce of Community and Rural fi D Infrastructure such as the residual sanitary sewer and water capacity. as the residual sanitary sewer and Infrastructure such I-69, US 50/150, US 231, SR 550, the future forms of transportation including Access to multiple runs through the city. and the railroad that and skilled workforce. well educated A strong primary and secondary educational small community atmosphere, Amenities such as housing, etc. recreational amenities, affordable system, natural and has a competitive advantage. those businesses for which Loogootee Targeting to determine concerns that government can address to Annual surveys of existing businesses make them more competitive. to Examination of emerging businesses Creating an inventory of shovel ready sites and immediate move-in structures. Creating an inventory of shovel ready to sites such as removal of environmental contamination, Removing environmental constraints elevation of site above 100-year provision of adequate storm drainage, sewers, waterlines and other utilities to the perimeter of shovel Providing roadway access, sanitary ready sites. Business incubators. corps. Retired executive’s Business venture capital programs. increment Tax Revenue bonds and tax abatement programs for businesses. Employee training programs for businesses. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Identifying the assets of Loogootee relative to - Identifying the assets business sectors -- Identifying emerging attraction program -- Developing a business retention and Developing and marketing existing and potential sites -- Developing and marketing existing Developing Developing county and state levels for the Building relationships with other economic development entities at the marketing of available sites and buildings, infrastructure improvement programs, assistance programs and technical training programs. Alliance for Economic Growth Maintaining a good working relationship with the Martin County abreast of potential funding and the Southern Indiana Development Commission so they can stay opportunities. CONOMIC • • • • • • • • E 2. variety of federal, state, and nonpro A The Community Development Block Grant Program from implementing an economic development program. the Indiana Of Revitalization Plan or Economic The Planning Grant provides funding for a community to create a Downtown The program also includes the Community Economic Development Fund which provides Development Plan. Assistance Program is used to The Microenterprise funding for a variety of job creation or retention activities. An economic development strategy and action program for Loogootee should translate the previous objectives the previous should translate program for Loogootee strategy and action development An economic development economic ingredients of a comprehensive The essential program. implementation into an effective include: program 108 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan sources including OCRA DowntownEnhancement Grants(upto $20,000façaderehabilitation andsignage) Loans andgrantstoimprove buildingfaçadesandrehabilitatebuildingsare available throughavarietyof 2. commissions, communityand neighborhooddevelopmentcorporationsandsimilar entities. capacity buildingandprogramdevelopmentfor economic developmentcommissions,redevelopment provides grantsundertheFederalCommunityDevelopment Action Grantprogramtoassistinadministrative downtown programandtheentitytoimplementprograms. The IndianaEconomicDevelopment Corporation of theIndianaOf could bea“MainStreetBoard”orDowntownRedevelopment Commission. The IndianaMainStreet Program It maybedesirabletocreatesomeentityofcitygovernment tooverseethedowntownrevitalizationeffort. This downtown Loogootee. This programrequires theaccomplishmentofanumberactivities: A comprehensive,coordinatedandcontinuingprogramisneededtoensurethelong-termrevitalizationof organizations, socialservices,etc.). and quasi-publicuses(churches,funeralhomes,chamberofcommerceothereconomicdevelopment governmental services(cityhallandpolicedepartment,schooladministrativeof services (legal,medical,dental,chiropractic),personal(newspaper, hairdresser, drycleaning,etc.), drugstore), has avarietyofretailuses(hardwarestore,restaurants, Land UsePolicyandsupportedbytheGoalsObjectivesforFutureDevelopment.DowntownLoogootee The revitalizationofdowntownLoogooteeisidenti 1. H. Affairs forfundingopportunities. the cityshouldalsokeepincontactwithSouthCentralDistrictofIndianaOf opportunities andlimitedstaff resources.Working throughtheSouthernIndianaDevelopment Commission, each areworkingtowardsinandaroundLoogootee,theyshouldalsoworktogethertomakethemostoffunding Development Commission. These groupsshouldnotonlystayinformedofandunderstandtheprojectsthat The cityshouldcontinuetoworkwiththeMartinCounty Alliance forEconomicGrowthandtheSouthernIndiana income persons. enterprise businessesownedbylow-tomoderate-incomepersonsand/orcreatejobsformoderate- encourage communitiestofocusonlong-termcommunitydevelopment. The programisusedtoassistmicro- | D D Chapter 6:Recommendations • • • • • DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION OWNTOWN OWNTOWN same. deteriorated andobsoletestructurestoprovidecommon parkingorprivatelandownersdoingthe ensure viablebusinesses. This mayinvolvethecityacquiringandconsolidatingpropertiesthat have Providing adequateparkingforclientele.Manybusinessesandstructureslackto Street andJohnF. Kennedy Avenue. Improving thefaçadesandrehabilitationofinteriorshistoricbuildingsalongMillStreet,Broadway to thecommunityandregion. Creating specialeventsandfestivalsindowntownLoogooteetoprovidegreaterexposureof region. Identifying auniquemarketingnichefordowntownLoogooteetoattractclientelefromthegreater Loogootee. Marketing downtowntothecommunityencouragethoselivinginLoogooteeshop fi nancial services(banks,creditunions,insurance,investment,tax,realestate),professional R R EVITALIZATION EVITALIZATION fi ce ofCommunityandRural Affairs (OCRA)canoffer technicalassistance indevelopinga R I MPLEMENTATION ECOMMENDATION fi ed inthecomprehensiveplanaspartofcommunity’s fl orist, giftshop,movierental,autoparts,electronics, fi ces, libraryandpostof fi ce ofCommunityandRural fi ce), Loogootee Comprehensive Plan

109 | Chapter 6: Recommendations t preservation organizations) and Indiana Development Authority’s Authority’s Indiana Development organizations) and t preservation fi t organizations. Grants for economic development use, downtown revitalization, fi MPLEMENTATION I LAN P ECOMMENDATION MPLEMENTATION I R elds Grants for hazardous material cleanup. The City of Loogootee previously completed a streetscape a streetscape previously completed The City of Loogootee cleanup. for hazardous material elds Grants fi OMPREHENSIVE OUSING OUSING CONCLUSION HOUSING C H H J. I. 1. If the county wishes to adopt the The comprehensive plan may ultimately be adopted for the City of Loogootee. plan as a comprehensive plan, it must: The map reveals areas of Loogootee where groups of homes in need of repair are located. The city can use where groups of homes in need of repair are located. The map reveals areas of Loogootee a housing rehabilitation on areas where the city should focus its efforts this map to assist in targeting particular program. to a dilapidated housing program that requires individual home owners Loogootee should consider adding would identify housing that is in such poor condition that it The program repair or remove dilapidated housing. would contact homeowners and present a timeline for the house The city causes health and safety concerns. the are made or the homeowner does not respond to messages by to be repaired or removed. If no changes demolish the structure, and place a lien against the the city can declare the structure unsafe for habitation, city, fails to pay property taxes, the property may be seized and auctioned property for demolition. If the homeowner sale for delinquent taxes. at a sheriff’s off 2. programs including the Indiana There are several sources of funding and support for housing rehabilitation Housing Fund and several programs from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Affordable Development Block Grants for housing rehabilitation, the Home Investment including Community Authority, toward Assistance Program. Some of these grants are geared Partnership Program, and the Neighborhood the assistance of not-for-pro or indirectly improve neighborhoods utilities, and community facilities and services can all be used to directly funds for a housing weatherization The City of Loogootee has used Hoosier Uplands within a community. in the future. program in the past, and may use this source for home improvements 1. The survey rated all houses located in plan. housing survey was completed as part of this comprehensive A to E (houses that have (extremely well kept homes with no maintenance needs) A incorporated Loogootee from in Figure 18 in Chapter 2. The resulting map is shown to be unlivable). several major repair needs and appear and Community Focus Fund grants (up to $500,000), Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana’s Statewide of Indiana’s Landmarks Foundation Historic grants (up to $500,000), Focus Fund and Community for non-pro Loan Fund (primary Revolving Brown Fund Grant of $500,000, and Community Focus OCRA in the core of downtown using an improvement project for a second OCRA The city anticipates applying buildings. Façade grants for downtown has used OCRA Façade grant in 2009. and reconstruction of curbs sources for sidewalk replacement of programs are potential funding variety A revitalization (grants up Focus Fund grants for downtown Community the OCRA and pavement, including Federal Surface under the Program administered by INDOT Enhancement Transportation to $500,000), the Surface local match), and the Federal up to $1,000,000 with a 20 percent Program (grants Transportation up to $2,500,000 with a 20 (grants INDOT IV grant funds administered by Program Group Transportation and sidewalks and reconstruct curbs sources could be used to replace These funding percent local match). Street and John F. along Mill Street, Broadway needed in downtown Loogootee, especially pavement where Kennedy Avenue 110 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan The community surveyrevealedthat dilapidated buildings,junk vehicles,trashyproperties andsidewalk Another highpriorityproject istodevelopsomekindofhousingand/ordowntown revitalizationprogram. and industrialdevelopment sites. around Loogootee,thelocations wherethebypassintersectsexistinghighways willbeprimecommercial along US50/150and 231. IfasouthernbypassofUS50/150andwestern bypassofUS231iscreated that allothernecessaryutilities areavailabletocreateshovelreadysites. This shouldespeciallybethe case the city. The cityshouldensurethatwaterandsewerlines are extendedtopotentialdevelopmentsites,and with theMartinCounty Alliance forEconomicGrowthtoenhanceeconomicdevelopmentopportunitiesaround ranked needsbythepublicbasedoncommunity survey. The CityofLoogooteeshouldcontinuetowork Promoting economicdevelopmentandnewretail personalservicebusinessesweretwoofthehighest that theyarecompletedef Prioritizing themanypotentialprojectsthathavebeen listedinthiscomprehensiveplanisessentialtoensuring 3. toolbox) andtheINDOT “I-69Planning Toolbox” (www.in.gov/indot/projects/i69planningtoolbox). Ball StateUniversity“CenterforEconomicandCommunityDevelopment: Toolbox Guide”(www.bsu.edu/cecd/ for fundingopportunities.Forfurtherinformationon should alsokeepincontactwiththeSouthCentralDistrictofIndianaOf Loogootee andallofMartinCounty. Working throughtheSouthernIndianaDevelopmentCommission,city the SouthernIndianaDevelopmentCommissionprovideEconomicandPlanning Assistance in informed ofpotentialfundingopportunitiesfortheseprojects. The MartinCounty Alliance forEconomicGrowthand should continuetostayincontactwitheconomicdevelopmentandregionalplanningorganizations stay Loogootee atacompetitiveadvantageforgrantsallkindsoffederal,stateandprivateprograms. This comprehensiveplanwillprovidethedocumentationforawidevarietyofcommunityneedsthatplace assistance programstoaddressavarietyofissuesinLoogooteeincluding: To assistinthe implementationofthecomprehensiveplan,thereareavarietytechnicaland 2. achieve thedesiredfuturevisionforLoogootee. every tenyearstore decision-making process,theplanshouldbereviewedatleastevery comprehensive planmaybeoutofdateafewyearsaftercompletion. To ensurethecontinuedrelevanceto county demographicsarealwayschanging,thecomprehensiveplanisaworkinprogress.Elementsofthis the developmentreviewandinfrastructureplanningprogrammingprocesses.Becauseeconomy In conclusion,theeffectiveness ofthecomprehensiveplandependsonextenttowhichitisintegratedinto | P F Chapter 6:Recommendations • • • • • • • 3. 2. 1. INANCIAL RIORITIZATION natural resourcepreservationprogramsforwetlandsand sanitary sewer, potablewaterandstormwaterdrainageprogramsfacilities, landscaping, signingandlighting, bicycle, pedestrianandtrailfacilities, recreation facilitypreservationandnewconstruction, commercial andresidentialstructurepreservationrehabilitation, economic developmentanddowntownrevitalization, in thefuture. Creating theextra-territorialplanningauthoritythatwouldencompasstwo-milefringeatsomepoint Of Recording ofthecomprehensiveplanatMartinCountyRecorder’s Be reviewedandadoptedbytheLoogootee Advisory PlanCommissionandLoogooteeCityCouncil, A SSISTANCE fl ect changingeconomicconditionsinordertokeepthecomprehensiveplanoncourse P fi ciently. InLoogootee,thehighestpriorityprojectsshouldincludeeconomicgrowth. ROGRAMS fi nancial assistanceandimplementationtools,refertothe fl oodplains. fi ve yearsandshouldbeupdatedatleast fi ce ofCommunityandRural Affairs fi ce, and ce, fi nancial

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111 | Chapter 6: Recommendations x dilapidated commercial and residential structure in commercial and residential x dilapidated ﬁ improvements were the most important issues according to the general public. If the city were to create If the city were the general public. according to important issues were the most improvements dilapidated repair or remove be required to owners would individual home housing program, a dilapidated unsafe declare the structure made, the city can no repairs are a homeowner and If the city contacts housing. If the homeowner against the property for demolition. the structure and place a lien for habitation, demolish sale for delinquent taxes. at a sheriff’s and auctioned off taxes, the property may be seized fails to pay property The city could also consider a downtown revitalization plan instead of or in addition to the dilapidated housing plan instead of or in addition to the consider a downtown revitalization The city could also plan would help to downtown revitalization A program. and improve sidewalks around downtown. and near downtown 112 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Chapter 6:Recommendations Appendix A Loogootee Comprehensive Plan

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Appendix A |A-1 A-2 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | **data were not available not were **data Estimate Bureau Census *U.S. Economics Poole & Woods Center; Research Business Indiana Source: er20*21 0522 0523 052040 2035 2030 2025 2020 2015 Loogootee County Martin 2010 BLA 2007* County Martin Woods &Poole Economics, Inc. County Martin BusinessResearchCenter(IBRC) Indiana Year Appendix A *U.S. Census Estimate Center Research Business Indiana Source: Loogootee Perry Township County Martin Loogootee Perry Township County Martin 0089969839709679509469,336 9,778 9,426 9,877 9,520 10,026 9,975 9,617 10,092 10,074 9,720 10,139 10,172 9,833 10,151 10,058 10,148 9,966 10,194 10,058 10,254 10,058 ,0 ,8 ,6 ,3 ,1 2,585 2,611 2,637 2,663 2,689 2,606 0681,6 1011,6 03910,058 10,369 10,369 10,678 11,001 10,300 10,969 10,103 10,608 11,865 12,950 14,711 ,5 ,5 ,0 ,8 ,4 2,606 4,763 2,741 4,960 2,884 2,424 5,126 5,235 3,100 2,325 5,624 3,243 2,953 2,203 5,775 2,880 2,858 2,335 5,347 3,077 2,154 3,036 1,382 2,503 Table A-2: 9017 9019 002007* 2000 1990 1950 1980 1940 1970 1930 1960 1920 1910 1900 Table A-1: Population Forecasts Population Trends *** ** *** ** Loogootee Comprehensive Plan A-3 | Appendix A Appendix A Indiana Martin Martin County Perry Perry Township 2,741 4,960 10,369 6,080,485 Loogootee Demographic Characteristics Demographic Table A-3: Table Households in poverty Households Family Families in povertyEducation Age 25 and older High School Graduate Some College (no degree) 171 Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree 209 709 Graduate of Professional Degree 93 14.9% 37.7% 1,361 479 5.7% 122 17.5% 1,940 38.6% 221,437 2,892 7.0% 10.1% 15.0% 3,411 42.3% 1,611,045 234 5.1% 10.2% 19.7% 4.3% 37.2% 7,066 107,789 6.0% 3,893,278 8.0% 7.2% 4.5% 5.8% 12.2% $20,000 to $29,999 $30,000 to $39,999 $40,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $59,999 $60,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $124,999 197 $125,000 to $149,999 202 $150,000 or more 123 HH income Median 320Poverty 96 313 100 Households Reporting 269 45 614 30 192 613 14 258 323,872 636 95 306,163 $30,492 59 398 14 269,532 419 34 $37,331 235,515 1,224 $36,411 272 264,202 79 20 $41,567 51 2,058 237,299 104,007 51 43,838 4,196 2,337,229 66,266 20 to 29 years 30 to 39 years 40 to 49 years 50 to 59 years 60 to 69 years 70 to 79 years 80 to 84 years and over 85 years Income 309 Households Reporting 355 Less than $10,000 413 516 $10,000 to $19,999 337 678 243 778 1,140 257 628 1,420 76 72 427 834,766 1,636 1,224 390 900,297 1,347 919,618 128 87 99 908 2,058 275 673,912 719 439,412 155 4,196 148 180 351,489 343 2,337,299 106,047 91,558 416 647 188,408 298,127 Total Population Sex Male Female Age Under 5 years 5 to 9 years 10 to 19 years 1,319 1,422 171 172 2,464 336 2,496 322 5,248 5,121 338 697 2,982,474 3,098,011 654 1,520 697 423,215 896,898 443,273 Source: U.S. Census Bureau Census 2000 Total Pop, Sex, Age SF from 1 SF 3 from Education Poverty, Income, A-4 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan | Appendix A Source: U.S. Census Bureau Census 2000, SF3 2000, Census Bureau Census U.S. Source: 2000o oe19 .%04 1.1% 0.0% 2.0% 0.4% 2.5% 5.4% 0.4% 0.4% 2.5% 12.4% 7.6% 3.5% 9.4% 6.5% 3.1% 0.8% 8.6% 1.9% 1.8% 17.6% 8.3% 2.3% 12.1% 9.2% 8.6% 7.1% 1.8% 5.1% 12.9% 5.9% 2.4% 7.0% 11.4% 10.0% 5.8% 7.0% 9.1% 12.9% 11.7% 6.4% 9.0% more $200,000 or 5.1% 13.9% 5.0% 6.2% $150,000 to$199,999 11.7% 709 5.7% 8.3% 6.0% $125,000 to$149,999 7.8% 8.7% 6.5% $100,000 to$124,999 3.9% 7.1% 6.4% $75,000 to$99,999 7.5% 1,361 6.4% $60,000 to$74,999 6.6% 6.2% $50,000 to$59,999 4.3% 5.6% $45,000 to$49,999 2,892 4.6% $40,000 to$44,999 3.5% $35,000 to$39,999 4.3% $30,000 to$34,999 1,611,045 $25,000 to$29,999 $20,000 to$24,999 $15,000 to$19,999 $10,000 to$14,999 than$10,000 Less Families Total 1999 below poverty level (%) Individuals with in income below poverty level (%) in1999 with income Families 1999 Median in Family Income Table A-4: 5,6 4,5 4,5 $41,750 $45,858 $43,550 $50,261 nin Martin County Indiana .%1.%1.%16.4% 13.1% 11.4% 9.0% 11.2% 8.1% 9.5% 6.7% Family Income Township Perry Loogootee Loogootee Comprehensive Plan A-5 | Appendix A Appendix A Indiana Martin Martin County Perry Perry Township 2,7411,226 4,960 10,369 2,0491,337 6,080,485 4,183 2,246 2,336,306 4,729 2,532,319 Loogootee Housing Characteristics Housing Table A-5: Table Total Population Total Household PopulationHouseholds Household Size Units Housing Total Vacant Housing Units Units Vacant Percent Occupied Housing Units 2,684 Percent Occupied UnitsOwner Occupied 4,900 Percent Owner Occupied UnitsRenter Occupied Housing Units 10,261 Percent 2.19 Renter Occupied Housing Units 5,902,164 Value Owner Housing Occupied Total Units Reported 8.3% 28.8% 111 2.39 Less $25,000 Than 71.2% 1,226 91.7% $25,000 to $49,999 21.3% 9.2% 78.7% 2.45 206 $50,000 to $99,999 90.8% 353 2,040 18.8% $100,000 to $149,999 11.5% 81.2% 88.5% $150,000 or more 2.53 4,183 546 873 28.6% 434 Median Value 7.7% 71.4% 2,336,306 92.3% Rent Contract Monthly 196,013 1,606 rent) (with cash Reported Units Total 787 681 Less $200 Than 14 3,396 176 $200 to $399 667,223 1,169 416 $400 to $599 1,669,083 45 298 $600 or more 53 263 1,898 Median Rent 633 31 in Structure Units 346 141 1,669,083 Total Housing Units 145 $66,600 487 Detached Unit, 1 953 $71,100 79 542 224 Attached Unit, 1 168,811 93,736 $64,200 Attached Units, 2 677,173 80 618,575 407,895 $92,500 Attached Units, 4 to 3 89 196 Attached Units, 9 to 5 Attached Units, more or 10 14 88 321,468 home Mobile 8 232 $263 Other 1,347 of Structure 169Age 18 859 Total housing Units $260 337 8 2,246 1990 to March 2000 59,829 11 53 17 87 1980 to 1989 1,623 199,136 28 $243 23 4,729 1970 to 1979 8 1960 to 1969 3,206 2,532,319 16 250,142 59 $432 19 89 1940 to 1959 1,802,259 23 Before 1940 109,468 297 Built Median Year 37 83 112 45 62 1,347 95 74,224 100,805 417 84,902 186,316 115,303 0 2,246 210 1,176 171 4,729 293 166,733 202 0 2,532,319 731 275 339 1961 439 247 437,347 389 620 8 1965 580 887 353 286,089 632 1968 1,081 1,777 415,562 345,252 778 535,312 1966 512,757 Source: U.S. Census Bureau Census 2000, SF 3 A-6 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan Source: Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates & Lochmueller Bernardin, Source: | Appendix A Martin County Martin Loogootee iyTw Year City/Town 002551162585 .%1,293 1,301 1,308 1,315 8.3% 1,322 8.3% 1,325 8.3% 1,330 8.3% 57 1,337 8.3% 57 1,245 8.3% 57 8.3% 4,566 57 8.3% 2,528 4,593 57 5.1% 2,554 4,620 57 2,580 11.5% 57 4,648 2,606 1,186 11.5% 57 4,675 2,632 1,193 11.5% 38 4,686 2,642 1,199 108 11.5% 4,702 2,658 1,206 2,585 108 4,729 2,684 11.5% 1,213 2,611 108 2,846 11.5% 1,215 2,637 108 11.5% 9,670 1,219 2,663 2030 11.5% 9,769 1,226 108 2,689 2025 9,867 1,181 108 2,699 2020 4,039 108 2,715 9,966 2015 4,063 108 2,741 10,064 2010 4,087 2,884 10,103 2008 9,778 4,111 10,163 2005 9,877 4,135 10,261 2000 9,975 4,145 1990 10,074 4,159 2030 10,172 4,183 2025 10,211 2020 10,271 2015 10,369 2010 2008 2005 2000 1990 Table A-6: ouainHouseholds Population 0393861,1 5 .%4,116 6.8% 256 10,113 3,836 10,369 Housing Forecasts Population Household Population Quarters Group Group Vacancy Rate Household Household Units Loogootee Comprehensive Plan A-7 | Martin County Appendix A Appendix A 2030 1990 Loogootee Martin County 2000 Labor Force Employment 2000 Loogootee 0 0.0% 4,188 50.6% 0 0.0% 3,794 50.6% 0 0.0% 38 0.5% 0 0.0% 34 0.5% 43 1.1% 4397 0.5% 2.6% 39 97 1.1% 1.2% 39 88 0.5% 2.6% 88 1.2% Table A-7: Table Table A-8: Table 479619 12.7%845 16.5% 479 22.5%736 637199 845 5.8% 19.6%741 7.7% 5.3% 10.2% 838 19.7% 434 561 215 765 10.1% 902 12.7% 16.5% 2.6% 22.5% 667 10.9% 434 577 765 19.6% 180 671 5.8% 7.7% 10.2% 760 19.7% 5.3% 10.1% 816 194 10.9% 2.6% 3,759 100.0% 8,282 100.0% 3,405 100.0% 7,501 100.0% 8,115 2,221 0 0 Martin County Loogootee Martin County Loogootee P70/P43 U.S. Census Bureau Census 2000, SF 3 Labor Force Civilian Labor Force Unemployed 5,088 5,099 295 1,410 1,410 101 0 0 0 0 0 0 Population 16 & older & older 16 Population Civilians Employed 4,793 1,309 0 0 Source: Government Total Mining Construction Manufacturing Transportation/Communication/Utilities Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Finance/Insurance/Real Estate Services Agriculture Services Agriculture Source: Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates Source: Bernardin, Lochmueller A-8 Loogootee Comprehensive Plan Source: | Appendix A esta 5mnts1473%5244% 532 32% 1,467 than15minutes less 0o oemnts 5 %4 1% 45 8% 357 minutes 60 ormore Count: Source: oa ,8 4,472 47 126 1,126 253 128 100 995 720 33 2,081 910 30 34 927 408 76 165 151 56 136 46 in MartinCo. Live & Work 41 Total 45 IN Outside of Other Indiana Counties Co.IN Dubois Daviess Co. IN Orange Co.IN Co.IN Lawrence Monroe Co.IN Co.IN Knox Co.IN Pike Co.IN Vanderburgh Greene Co.IN Travel Time Time Travel 5t 9mnts471%6 1% 7% 20% 60 336 247 10% 25% 24% 447 1,153 1,101 45 to59minutes 30 to44minutes 15 to29minutes U.S. Census Bureau Census 2000, SF 3 SF 2000, Census Bureau Census U.S. Number of workers 16 years old and over in the commuter flow. inthe oldandover 16years workers Number of U.S. Census Bureau Census U.S. P31 atn%CmuesLoote%Commuters Loogootee % Commuters Martin From Martin County to: Into Martin County Into Martin from: CountyFrom Martin to: Table A-10: Table A-9: Commuters Travel Time 2000 2,617 Appendix B Loogootee Comprehensive Plan

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