Parkman Township Community Land Use Survey

• David L. Fuhry
• James W. Soltis
• Donald E. Villers
• Nancy Wheelock, Fiscal Officer

• Kathleen Preston
• William Pollard
• Nancy Ferguson
• Steve Cole
• Patricia Patton
• Rachel Chadwick, Secretary

In order to answer questions 1 - 3, please click here to refer to the township zoning map.

1. Should the current residential zoning district be

   a. Increased in area b. Reduced in area c. Kept the same d. No opinion

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2. Should the current commercial zoning district be

   a. Increased in area b. Reduced in area c. Kept the same d. No opinion

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3. Should the current industrial zoning districts be

   a. Increased in area b. Reduced in area c. Kept the same d. No opinion

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4. Where do you work? (Please place the NUMBER from the list in the space provided.)

   a. Geauga County b. Cuyahoga County c. Lake County d. Ashtabula County e. Trumbull County f. Portage County g. Summit County h. Other (Please specify)___________________

   Principal wage earner Other wage earner

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5. How many miles do you travel one way to work?

   Principal wage earner Other wage earner

   _____________ _____________

6. Do you own property in Parkman but live elsewhere?

   Yes No

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7. If you live in Parkman, how long have you lived here?

   0 - 5 years 6 - 10 years 11 - 20 years over 20 years

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8. On what size lot is your dwelling situated?

   Less than 1 acre 1 - 1.9 acres 2 - 2.9 acres 3 - 4.9 acres

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   5 - 9.9 acres 10- 24.9 acres over 25 acres

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9. How much frontage does your lot have?

   Less than 100 feet 100 - 149 feet 150 - 199 feet

   _________ _________ _________

   200- 249 feet 250 - 300 feet over 300 feet

   ________ ________ ________

10. What do you feel is the best size for a residential lot? (Please check ONLY ONE answer.)

    Less than 1 acre 1.5 - 2 acres 2.5 acres - 4 acres

    _______ _______ _______

    5 -10 acres over 10 acres

    _______ _______

11. What do you feel is the best frontage for a residential lot? (Please check ONLY ONE answer.)

    200 feet 250 feet

    _________ _________

    300 feet over 300 feet

    _________ _________

12. In your opinion, should the township's zoning regulations permit the following?

    Two-family homes (duplexes) Multi-family housing Apartment & condos Cluster housing

    Yes _____ _____ _____ _____

    No _____ _____ _____ _____

13. Should buildings be permitted in areas that are prone to flooding (100 year flood plain areas)?

    Yes No

    _______ _______

14. Should development be limited in areas where there may be well water availability problems?

    Yes No

    _______ _______

15. Cost of Community Services Studies compare tax revenues generated with expenditures required to support each major land use category in a community. Generally, such studies indicate that for every dollar in tax revenue generated it costs about $1.40 in support services for residential development or a ratio of $1.00 : $1.40, for commercial/light industrial development the ratio is $1.00 : $0.25, and for agriculture the ratio if $1.00 : $0.30. Therefore, in order to enhance the tax base in Parkman Township, do you feel that the township officials should

    	Yes	No
    Rezone more land for industrial use	____	____
    Promote the creation of a commercial/light industrial park	____	____
    Retain existing businesses and promote expansion of them	____	____
    Increase job opportunities in the township	____	____
    Promote the township as a location for new businesses	____	____
    Create a new "town center" zone around Parkman Square	____	____
    Initiate a farmland preservation program	____	____
    No opinion	____	____
    Other:  _____________________________________________________

16. In your opinion, how important is it to preserve farmland in the township?

    Very important Important Somewhat important Not importan

    __________ __________ __________ __________

17. Rate each of the following methods for preserving farmlands in the township:  1 Very important, 2 Important, or 3 Less important.

    Increase real property taxes to acquire development rights Obtain federal and state matching funds, if available Work with private, non-profit organization or land trust Promote available property tax reduction programs Promote the marketing of local agricultural products Strengthen laws regulating land use Create agricultural security zones	______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
    Other:  _____________________________________________________

18. In your opinion, how important is it to preserve other undeveloped spaces (ex. wetlands, forests, wildlife areas) in the township?

    Very important Important Somewhat important Not important

    __________ __________ __________ __________

19. Where do you usually go shopping? (Please CHECK the appropriate columns.)

    Middlefield Chardon Warren Garrettsville Cleveland Mentor	Groceries ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______	Clothing ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______	Major Purchases ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
    Other (Specify):  _________________

20. Do you own and/or operate a business in Parkman Township? (If "no" go to question 23.)

    Yes No

    _______ _______

21. In your opinion, is your business considered a "home occupation"? (If "no" go to question 23.)

    Yes No

    _______ _______

22. What type of home occupation are you engaged in?

    Specify:  __________________________________

23. What do you like about living in Parkman Township? (Please CHECK EACH response.)

    Rural atmosphere Rate of development Housing opportunities Commercial/industrial development Public school system Zoning regulations in effect Employment opportunities Quality of the environment Availability of recreation/park facilities Good farmland Encroachment of development on farmland Road maintenance Public services Distance to work Level of taxation	Yes ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____	No ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
    Other:  ______________________________________________

24. Would you like to see the following items encouraged in the Township? (Please CHECK EACH answer.)

    Provision of central sewer services Provision of central water services More residential development More commercial development More industrial development Rehabilitation of the central commercial district More parks/recreation facilities Preservation of farmland Better road maintenance	Yes ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____	No ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
    Other:  _______________________________________________

25. Following is a list of public services. (Please rate each item by CHECKING the appropriate column.)

    Fire protection Police protection Ambulance services Schools Recreational facilities Road maintenance Zoning enforcement	Excellent _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____	Good _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____	Fair _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____	Poor _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
    Other:  _____________________________________________________

26. Zoning and other land use regulations have many objectives. (Please indicate your opinion about each of the objectives listed below by CHECKING the appropriate column.)

    	VI SI NI	Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important
    To protect property values To protect the character of the community To protect prime farmland To protect properties from flood damage To protect the quality of the environment To protect open space and recreational areas To enhance the tax base of the community To control the pace of development To separate incompatible land uses To guide growth To control the type of development		VI ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____	SI ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____	NI ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
    Other:  _____________________________________________________

27. Should all new outdoor lighting be required to have full cutoff shielding to reduce dangerous glare and to prevent light trespass?

    Yes No

    _______ _______

28. If the area of Route 422 is to be developed commercially what type of commercial uses should be established there? (Please CHECK EACH answer.)

    Restaurant Arts & crafts shop Bank Clothing store Book store Professional offices Card & gift shop Drug store Grocery store Hardware store	Yes ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____	No ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
    Other:  ________________________________________

29. Please feel free to make any additional comments or suggestions in the space remaining.

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