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Hamilton County, OH | September 13, 2005 Election |
Fast Track Development ModelBy Charlie WinburnCandidate for Mayor; City of Cincinnati | |
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A model to increase home ownership by making it easier for builders and contractors to build in the city.The Mayor's 2006 Fast Track Development Model Introduction Developers have found Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati's process of development a bureaucratic nightmare that is cumbersome at best. Charlie Winburn will implement innovation and change for the development of Cincinnati. When Charlie Winburn is elected Mayor, he will develop a fast track development process that is efficient, effective, and user friendly for all residential and commercial developers. I. Goals of the Fast Track Development Model
1. To make it easier for developers to build in Cincinnati. II. Concern of Developers Several developers choose not to pursue development opportunities in Cincinnati for numerous reasons. Also, developers in Cincinnati are fed up with all the barriers to development. Many of them are considering stopping development all together. Winburn's proposed Fast Track Development Model, calls for retaining current developers and attracting new developers to Cincinnati. The model addresses many concerns that are listed below:
1. The long drawn out permit process. Winburn's Proposed 16 Point Fast Track Model 1. Streamline the development process by reducing the approval time by 50%. 2. Redesign and re-prioritize the entire building permit process to make it easy for the builder, developer, and city staff. Re-assign the permit process approval to the private sector, using designated architects who will be required to be bonded. (If a person does not have an architect, they can use the city's architect regarding the approval of plans and granting of permits). 3. Hold the waterworks department accountable for tracking and expediting the approval of water services. 4. Hold the MSD department accountable for tracking and expediting the sewer approval for submitted development plans. 5. Work collaboratively with City Council to reduce excessive water tap fees by 50 - 75%. 6. Create a clearly defined effective gap funding process that is not encumbered. 7. Work to reduce excessive development fees placed on developers. 8. Hire a development ombudsman that will assist developers to breakthrough all barriers that prevent timely processes. 9. Create a one-stop shop uniform processing and clearing house. 10. Create a Mayor's Roundtable comprised of real estate agents, developers, contractors, architects, surveyors, and engineers to help frame a new development agenda for Cincinnati. 11. Design and implement a unified development process. 12. Develop a set of standard operating procedures that are understandable and user friendly. 13. Recruit a qualified development staff from the private sector who understands that time is money. 14. Revamp the economic development department to include innovative technology. (Hire an innovation technology expert). 15. Design and implement a comprehensive development agreement between the city and the county regarding residential and commercial development in the city of Cincinnati. 16. Develop a city wide comprehensive development master plan that would include each city neighborhood for new targeted residential communities to be sponsored by the city and Home Builders. The comprehensive development master plan should address the following: A. Identify certain city properties or lots for new residential development, e.g. Over-the-Rhine, as a first new residential community. B. Invest in identified blighted city properties targeted for new residential development through receiverships or purchases by the city. C. Use these new residential communities as a city wide model for all Cincinnati/Hamilton county neighborhoods. D. Implement a lottery system to target specific neighborhoods for new residential communities. E. Seek to obtain Citirama status for new residential communities. F. Establish residential community development goals for each neighborhood. For example, a minimum of 7-10 homes in identified neighborhoods. |
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