In order to answer questions 1 - 3, please click here to refer to the township zoning map.
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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)___________________
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Principal wage earner
Other wage earner
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- How many miles do you travel one way to work?
Principal wage earner
Other wage earner
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- Do you own property in Parkman but live elsewhere?
- 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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- 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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- How much frontage does your lot have?
Less than 100 feet
100 - 149 feet
150 - 199 feet |
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200- 249 feet
250 - 300 feet
over 300 feet |
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- 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 |
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5 -10 acres
over 10 acres |
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- What do you feel is the best frontage for a residential lot? (Please
check ONLY ONE answer.)
200 feet
250 feet |
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300 feet
over 300 feet |
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- In your opinion, should the township's zoning regulations permit the
following?
Two-family homes (duplexes)
Multi-family housing
Apartment & condos
Cluster housing
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Yes
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No
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- Should buildings be permitted in areas that are prone to flooding (100
year flood plain areas)?
- Should development be limited in areas where there may be well water availability problems?
- 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
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Rezone more land for industrial use |
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Promote the creation of a commercial/light industrial park |
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Retain existing businesses and promote expansion of them |
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Increase job opportunities in the township |
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Promote the township as a location for new businesses |
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Create a new "town center" zone around Parkman Square |
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Initiate a farmland preservation program |
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No opinion |
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Other: _____________________________________________________ |
- In your opinion, how important is it to preserve farmland in the township?
Very important
Important
Somewhat important
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- 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 |
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- 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 |
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- Where do you usually go shopping? (Please CHECK the
appropriate columns.)
Middlefield
Chardon
Warren
Garrettsville
Cleveland
Mentor
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Groceries
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Clothing
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Major Purchases
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- Do you own and/or operate a business in Parkman Township? (If "no" go to question 23.)
- In your opinion, is your business considered a "home occupation"? (If "no" go to question 23.)
- What type of home occupation are you engaged in?
Specify: __________________________________
- 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
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Yes
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No
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- 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
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Yes
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No
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- 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
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Excellent
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Fair
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Poor
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Other: _____________________________________________________ |
- 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.)
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Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
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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
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- Should all new outdoor lighting be required to have full cutoff shielding to reduce dangerous glare and to prevent light trespass?
- 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
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Yes
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No
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- Please feel free to make any additional comments or suggestions in the space remaining.
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