Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area Plan

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1 Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area Plan Allen County Redevelopment Commission November 28, 2017

2 Acknowledgements Allen County Board of Commissioners Allen County Redevelopment Commission Linda K. Bloom Richard Beck, Jr., President Therese M. Brown Kurt Gutman, Vice President F. Nelson Peters Steven Bercot, Secretary Robert A. Armstrong Allen County Council Chris Baker Larry L. Brown, President Darren Vogt Joel M. Benz, Vice President Robert A. Armstrong Justin T. Busch Allen County Redevelopment Commission Legal Counsel Tom A. Harris G. William Fishering Eric Tippmann Sharon L. Tucker Allen County Auditor Nicholas D. Jordan Allen County Plan Commission Susan L. Hoot, President David Bailey, Vice President Robert A. Armstrong Therese M. Brown Adam Day Renee Fishering John Henry Jeff Sorg James Wolff Allen County Plan Commission Legal Counsel Robert Eherenman

3 DUPONT DIEBOLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN INTRODUCTION The growth of Dupont Hospital and the Parkview Regional Medical Center have and continue to have an impact on commercial and residential development in the area. There are over 35,000 residents living within a three-mile radius of the area. Population has grown by 32% since In 2008, it was announced that Parkview Health would expand in Northeast Indiana with the construction of Parkview Regional Medical Center. The center s construction was completed in 2012, but more expansion announcements have followed. In 2015, Parkview announced that it would construct a new 125,000 square foot Cancer institute on the regional medical center campus. The institute is targeted to be complete by the end of To continue to accommodate the area s growth and provide funds for needed public infrastructure, the Allen County Redevelopment Commission established two Economic Development Areas. The Oak Crossing EDA and allocation area was established in 2003 to assist with road improvements to the Dupont/Tonkel Roads intersection and the Leo/Mayhew Roads intersection. In 2015, the Dupont Corners EDA and allocation area was established to reimburse the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County for improvements to Diebold Road. The purpose of the Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area Plan is to facilitate the development of the Dupont Road area east of I-69 through investments in infrastructure and encourage more economic growth in the area. THE DUPONT DIEBOLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA The Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area Plan covers an area in Allen County, Indiana in Sections 25, 26, 35 and 36 of Perry Township containing acres. The area is outlined in Exhibits A and B, and a complete list of the parcels is included in Exhibit C. Within the Economic Development Area there will be an allocation area established for the purpose of collecting tax increment financing revenue from any increase in assessed value. The allocation area comprises acres and is basically undeveloped land around the Parkview Regional Medical Center bounded by Diebold Road on the East, Union Chapel on the North, and I-69 on the West. The area is outlined in Exhibits A and B and a complete list of parcels is included in Exhibit D. The current assessed value within this area in 2017, which will be the base assessed value, is $15,555,100. PROPOSED PROJECTS Allen County Redevelopment Commission staff met with representatives of Parkview Regional Medical Center, Steininger Development, and Dominion Group Partners to discuss future development in the Dupont and Diebold Road area. Each of these entities has current and future plans for development in the area. Parkview Regional Medical Center is a 400 acre campus that contains over a million square feet of buildings. The heart of the campus is the medical tower which is a nine-story structure that contains a hospital and medical offices. Over 9,000 staff, patients and visitors are on the campus each day. Long range plans for Parkview Regional Medical Center include further development 1

4 DUPONT DIEBOLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN on the north end of the campus with additional general and medical office buildings and parking structures. The campus is also home to the Mirro Center for Research and Innovation and Manchester University Fort Wayne Campus and Pharmacy Program. The Mirro Center has over 80,000 square feet of meeting and medical simulation lab space. They play host to medical research symposiums that attract physicians and clinical professionals from around the county. Manchester University has state-of-the-art classrooms and research labs to serve students seeking master s degrees in pharmacogenomics and doctoral degrees in pharmacy science. Steininger Development is working to fill its Dupont Corners retail development. Dupont Corners is an almost 40 acre development at the southeast corner of Dupont and Diebold Roads. The development consists of tracts ranging from.75 acres to acres. The biggest tracts are being marketed for a big box and department store retailers while smaller tracts are targeted for banks, sit down and fast food restaurants, and pharmacies. So far the development has attracted a Midwest America Federal Credit Union bank branch office. Finalized in 2015, the Allen County Redevelopment Commission designated the Dupont Corners retail development an Economic Development Area and allocation area. Tax increment will be collected as development occurs to reimburse the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County for improvements made to Diebold Road just south of the intersection with Dupont Road. Dominion Group Partners is developing a 17 acre retail development called Parkside. Located just north of the intersection of Diebold and Dupont Roads, the development consists of ten retail zoned lots. The main tenant in the development will be a 172 room Hilton brand hotel. The general location of Parkview Regional Medical Center campus, Dupont Corners and Parkside are shown in Exhibit E. In anticipation of future development in the area, the Allen County Redevelopment Commission staff asked City of Fort Wayne Utilities, the Allen County Highway Department, the Northeast Indiana Regional Coordinating Council and Fort Wayne Trails for information on future infrastructure projects that may be needed. Following is a list of projects serving the Economic Development Area. Road improvements to North Diebold Road Road improvements to Parkview Plaza Drive Road improvements to Norarrow Drive Road improvements to New Vision Drive Road improvements to Union Chapel Road Roundabout at Parkview Plaza Drive and Union Chapel Road Road improvements to Dupont Road Intersection improvements at Parkview Plaza Drive and Dupont Road Trails and sidewalks that link to regional trails and greenways, including: Connections to the Pufferbelly Trail Establish a greenway to link Parkview Regional Medical Center to Ely Run, Martin Ditch and the St. Joe River 2

5 DUPONT DIEBOLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN Lights Wayfinding signage Streetscapes Gateway enhancements Improvements to sanitary sewer and water systems Improvement to storm water systems Improvements to curbs and gutters ISSUES THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED The Economic Development Area Plan must address five issues. First, the plan must facilitate job retention and job creation or adhere to other purposes of the redevelopment statute. The second issue is that the findings of the plan should demonstrate that the implementation of the plan could not be achieved by regulatory processes or by private enterprise. Third, the plan must benefit the health and safety of citizenry. Fourth, the implementation of the plan should be of public benefit. Finally, the Economic Development Area plan must be in agreement with other development and redevelopment plans. ISSUE I In determining that the plan facilitates job creation and retention, the plan must find that if the area is designated as an Economic Development area, it will; 1) promote significant opportunities for the gainful employment of its citizens; 2) attract a major new enterprise to the unit; 3) retain or expand a significant business enterprise existing in the boundaries of the unit; or 4) meets other purposes of the redevelopment legislation. The Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area represents one of the most significant employment centers in Allen County. Parkview Health System is the largest employer in Northeast Indiana and employs over 6,250 people at its regional medical center campus (PRMC). Additionally, Manchester University employs 350 faculty and staff at its Fort Wayne campus and the Mirro Center for Research and Innovation hosts more than 22,500 annual visitors. More than 9,000 staff, patients and visitors come to the PRMC campus daily. The economic development area s allocation area will collect increment to be used on projects to support future growth in the area. The Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area Plan also meets other purposes of the redevelopment statute, which provides a mechanism to fund public infrastructure improvements through property tax increment financing. Finding: The Commission finds that the plan will help promote significant opportunities for the gainful employment of its citizens and meets other purposes of the redevelopment legislation such as the provision of improved public facilities. 3

6 DUPONT DIEBOLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN ISSUE II The Commission must demonstrate one of the following tests is met in finding that the implementation of the plan cannot be achieved by regulatory processes or by private enterprise: 1) lack of public improvements; 2) existence of improvements or conditions that lower the value of land below that of nearby land; 3) multiple ownership of land; or 4) other similar conditions. The plan cannot be achieved by regulatory processes or by the ordinary operation of private enterprise because the area s growth will exceed the capacity of the public improvements in the area. Finding: Based on the aforementioned, the Commission finds that the proposed improvements could not be done through regulatory process or by the ordinary operation of a private enterprise. ISSUE III The Commission must find that the accomplishment of the plan benefits the public health and welfare of its citizens. There are no specific measures provided in state law as to how the Commission demonstrates that its findings meet this requirement. However, any improvement to both public health and welfare should demonstrate that implementing this plan is of benefit. Water, sewer, road, sidewalk and trail improvements will not only serve the EDA but benefit northern Allen County. Road improvements will enable safe and efficient travel through the area. Additional trails and sidewalks will provide opportunities for recreation and exercise for nearby neighborhood residents and employees in the area. These trails and sidewalks will be linked to the trail system in Allen County and the Northeast Indiana region. Finding: The Commission finds that the improvements proposed in this plan will be of benefit to the public health and welfare to the citizens of Allen County. Issue IV The Commission must show that the implementation of this plan will be of public utility and benefit. In demonstrating this, the Commission must use one or more of the following measures: 1) the attraction or retention of permanent jobs; 4

7 DUPONT DIEBOLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN 2) an increase in the property tax base; 3) improved diversity in the economic base; or 4) other similar public benefits. Additional commercial, service and residential development is anticipated along East Dupont and Union Chapel Roads which brings with it additional jobs and an increase in the tax base. This private development will improve the quality of life in the area. This will also assist in the attraction and retention of jobs. As such, this plan will be of public utility and benefit to Allen County. Finding: Based on the information above, the Commission finds that the plan will be of public utility and benefit in that it will result in the attraction or retention of permanent jobs and an increase in the tax base. ISSUE V The last issue the Commission must address in making the determination that the area in question is an Economic Development Area is whether the plan for the area conforms to other development and redevelopment plans of Allen County. The Dupont Diebold EDA is currently zoned Professional Office and Personal Services (C1), Limited Commercial (C2), General Commercial (C3), Neighborhood Center (NC), Business Technology and Industrial Park (BTI), Multiple Family Residential (R3) and Agricultural (A1). Land use provisions, building requirements, permitted uses, development controls, and other regulations will be subject to the regulations and controls in the Allen County Zoning Ordinance. Many notable plans have advised land use planning efforts in the Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area over the past couple decades. Recently, the Vision 2020 prepared for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and the Road to One Million Plan prepared and submitted for consideration of Indiana Regional Cities funding, have been critical steps toward a focus on planning for the Northeast Indiana Region as a whole. These plans, combined with Plan-It Allen!, Allen County s comprehensive plan (adopted 2007), Walk Fort Wayne Plan (adopted 2011), Bike Fort Wayne (adopted 2010), Bus Fort Wayne (adopted 2013), and Front Door Fort Wayne (adopted 2012) all help position Northeast Indiana and the Dupont Diebold EDA to compete with other regions and areas for continued economic development, population growth, and prosperity. While each plan has individual goals, principles and recommended tasks, key priorities that align with the Dupont Diebold EDA include: A focus on young workers and providing the amenities to attract and retain young talent. Enhancing connectivity with transit, walking and trails. Pursuing redevelopment and concentrated mixed-use as opposed to sprawl and separated single-uses. 5

8 DUPONT DIEBOLD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN Finding: Based upon priorities outlined in existing adopted plans, the current zoning of the area and the provision that any new private development plans will be reviewed by the Allen County Plan Commission prior to any development occurring, the commission finds this plan conforms to goals, objectives, principles and actions contained in Northeast Indiana, Allen County and City of Fort Wayne plans and studies noted above. ENFORCEMENT OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN The Commission will enforce this plan in the following ways: 1) The Redevelopment Commission or its staff will serve notice to all affected boards, commissions, departments, divisions, agencies, or officers that are involved with the issuance of permits, certificates, variances, tax allocation, or any other items effecting the use or development of property within the Economic Development Area Plan; 2) The Redevelopment Commission shall have the responsibility to review and approve any action listed above prior to the issuance of permits, and certificates. The Commission will also be responsible for reviewing and approving the allocation of tax revenues in accordance with I.C et seq.; and, 3) This plan, its regulations, and requirements shall be in effect for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date of its adoption by a confirmatory resolution of the Allen County Redevelopment Commission. Prior to this adoption, the plan must be approved by the Allen County Plan Commission, and Allen County Board of Commissioners. 6

9 EXHIBIT A DUPONT DIEBOLD EDA and ALLOCATION AREA

10 EXHIBIT B DUPONT DIEBOLD EDA WITH PARCELS

11 EXHIBIT C Legal Description Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area The Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area includes 92 parcels in unincorporated Allen County containing acres. This area includes the following parcels: Parcel Identification Number Property Address Assessed Value Acres Diebold Road $111, Diebold Road $ Diebold Road $3,234, Diebold Road $ Diebold Road $9,144, Union Chapel Road $131, Union Chapel Road $625, Union Chapel Road $21, Union Chapel Road $1, N&S of Union Chapel Road $ N&S of Union Chapel Road $ Union Chapel Road $50, Union Chapel Road $1,820, Union Chapel Road $10, Union Chapel Road $43, Union Chapel Road $1,252, S of Union Chapel & Diebold $ Union Chapel Road $ Diebold Road $72, Diebold Road $118, Diebold Road $183, Diebold Road $255, Diebold Road $ Parkview Plaza Drive $2,091, Parkview Plaza Drive $1,580, Parkview Plaza Drive $458, Parkview Plaza Drive (N&W O) $366, Perimeter Drive $511, Parkview Circle $14,288, Parkview Plaza Drive $5,163, Parkview Plaza Drive $10,440, Parkview Circle $9,863, Parkview Plaza Drive $ Diebold Road $1,219, Diebold Road $801,

12 Diebold Road $1,669, Parkview Plaza Drive $430, Parkview Plaza Drive $174,305, Parkview Plaza Drive $7,121, Parkview Circle $12,394, Parkview Plaza Drive $ New Vision Drive $1,235, New Vision Drive $836, New Vision Drive $900, New Vision Drive $1,124, New Vision Drive $2,051, New Vision Drive $2,592, New Vision Drive $5,950, Parkview Circle $3,900, Parkview Circle $13,226, Parkview Plaza Drive $ Parkview Plaza Drive $3,529, New Vision Drive $2,440, Parkview Plaza Drive $ Dupont Road $ Parkview Plaza Drive $11,596, Wide Track Drive $68, Diebold Road $11,383, East Dupont Road $789, East Dupont Road $692, East Dupont Road $132, Diebold Road $ Diebold Road $162, Norarrow Drive $17, Diebold Road $ Norarrow Drive $219, Diebold Road $103, N of Diebold Road $9, New Vision Drive $7, Diebold Road $80, N of Diebold Road $356, New Vision Drive $543, Diebold Road $956, Diebold Road $2,223, Diebold Road $ Diebold Road $147, Diebold Road $181, Diebold Road $61,

13 Diebold Road $3, Diebold Road $1,167, Diebold Road $4, Diebold Road $205, Diebold Road $ Diebold Road $144, Diebold Road $1,564, Diebold Road $1,577, East Dupont Road $186, Diebold Road $1,418, Diebold Road $24, Diebold Road $ Diebold Road $1,092, Dupont Road $ Total $334,691,

14 EXHIBIT D Legal Description Dupont Diebold Economic Development Area Allocation Area The Dupont Diebold Allocation Area includes fifteen parcels in unincorporated Allen County containing acres. This area includes the following parcels: Parcel Identification Number Property Address Assessed Value Acres Union Chapel Rd $10, Union Chapel Rd $43, Union Chapel Rd $1,252, Diebold Road $76, Diebold Road $183, Diebold Road $255, Parkview Plaza Dr. $2,091, Parkview Plaza Drive $ Diebold Road $1,219, Diebold Road $801, Diebold Road $1,669, Parkview Plaza Drive $ New Vision Drive $836, Parkview Circle $3,900, Parkview Circle $3,215, Parkview Plaza Drive $ E. Dupont Road $ Total $15,555,

15 EXHIBIT E DUPONT DIEBOLD AREA DEVELOPMENT