Sugar Camp Area Recommendations

The Sugar Camp property and the adjacent vacant land have excellent accessibility and visibility, being located at the intersection of two arterial streets and at the major entranceway to Oakwood. This property is the last remaining vacant land area within the City with the potential for planned and coordinated new development. It is recommended that this property be promoted as a high-quality, mixed-use planned development area that might accommodate a combination of office, multi-family residential, open space and recreation, and business uses.

The Sugar Camp property is a Multi-Use Special Planning District, which gives the City maximum control over the specific type of uses to be located in the area, as well as other aspects of design and development. The area should be guided by an overall site plan to ensure the coordination of land-use areas, building sites, utilities, drainage facilities and open space systems.

  • When Sugar Camp is redeveloped, multi-family residential uses would be a preferred use. This should include high-quality, owner-occupied multi-family residential units, which could be suitable for Oakwood seniors and empty nesters.
  • When Sugar Camp is redeveloped, offices would also be a preferred use for the area. Corporate offices, general tenant office space, and office/research uses could be appropriate in this location, provided they do not adversely impact adjacent neighborhoods. Office uses might reuse some of Sugar Camp’s existing buildings.
  • Because of the location, environmental and development characteristics of the area, retail would not be a suitable land use, except as a limited, complementary use within a mixed-use project. Retail uses could be acceptable on the ground floor of selected buildings, provided they are secondary to office and residential development. Sugar Camp should not be developed as a freestanding retail center.
  • Because of the location and high-value characteristics of the Sugar Camp property, a major public park would not be an appropriate land use, except as a complementary use within a larger mixed-use project. A small park or recreation center to serve residents could represent an acceptable use within a larger mixed-use project.
  • It is important that the Sugar Camp property, including the vacant land at Far Hills and Schantz, be guided by an area-wide design and development plan. The Comprehensive Plan includes guidelines to ensure that building and site development are compatible with surrounding neighborhoods, enhance Oakwood’s image and character, and are consistent with the City’s overall goals for this portion of the community.

TRANSPORTATION PLAN

The Transportation Plan strives to maintain a balanced transportation system that provides for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists and complements the City’s traditional image and character.

Regional Transportation Agencies

The City of Oakwood should work with and cooperate with the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) on several ongoing transportation studies in the Dayton region. These include:

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A major investment study of the I-75 Corridor, which has recommended widening and reconstruction of I-75 throughout Montgomery County.