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TOWN OF GREENBURGH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Ferrandino & Associates Inc. with Dvirka and Bartilucci, Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc., Fairweather Consulting and Steven Tilly, Architect
April 10, 2008
AGENDA
TEAM INTRODUCTION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
PURPOSE/PROCESS DISCUSSION OF PLAN ELEMENTS COMMUNITY VISIONING
TEAM INTRODUCTION
FERRANDINO & ASSOCIATES INC. Land Use and Zoning; Housing; Public Outreach & Visioning
DVIRKA AND BARTILUCCI CONSULTING ENGINEERS Utilities & Infrastructure/ Environmental Assessment
FITZGERALD & HALLIDAY, INC. Transportation/Parking; Open Space & Historical Resources
FAIRWEATHER CONSULTING Economic Development
STEVEN TILLY, ARCHITECT Green Design/ Public Facilities
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURPOSE
Provides the backbone for land use regulations and zoning (Town Law §272-a)
Examines a wide range of topics and includes a balanced approach to analyzing issues and needs
Identifies a framework to guide policy decision-making (to protect/enhance growth)
Town Law Sec. 272-a-11(a)
“All town land use regulations must be in accordance with a comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to this section."
NY State Town Law Article 16
Town Law Sec. 263. Purposes in view. Such regulations SHALL be made in accordance with a comprehensive
plan and designed: to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other dangers; to promote health and general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to make provision for, so far as conditions may permit, the
accommodation of solar energy systems and equipment and access to sunlight necessary therefore;
to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements.
NY State Town Law Article 16
Town Law Sec. 263. Purposes in view.
Such regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among
other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout such municipality.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROCESS
Provides a process for community and stakeholder input and consensus-building to build a shared understanding of interrelated
issues and obtain broad community support Where are we now?
• Identify values and issues
• Analyze existing conditions
Where are we going?
• Evaluate trends
• Assess needs
Where do we want to be?
• Define a unified long-range vision for growth
How do we get there?
• Establish priorities, goals and objectives
• Develop strategies
COMMUNITY VISIONING
BRAINSTORMING & ISSUE IDENTIFICATION Think about your desired vision for the future of the
Town/ neighborhood Flipcharts = Comprehensive Plan components Economics and Land Use Development Transportation Infrastructure and Environment Quality of Life
Apply post-its to identify issues within each category that are helpful or harmful to achieving your vision Pink = Strength Green = Weakness
COMMUNITY VISIONING
BREAK OUT SESSIONS Divide into four (or five) groups Economics and Land Use Development Transportation Infrastructure and Environment Quality of Life Other Topic(s)
Appoint a recorder and group leader Discuss issues and opportunities Group leader to summarize on flip-charts and report
back areas of consensus and disagreement
Economics and Land Uses
Business climate and employment trends Land use patterns and tax base contributions Housing characteristics and affordability
Transportation
Vehicular access, circulation, parking & safety Transportation options (bus, rail, etc.) Connections to community focal points
sidewalks, bicycle routes, trails
Infrastructure and Environment
“Green” design/building Sewer and water supply infrastructure Drainage and flooding control systems Parks, open space and natural resources
Quality of Life
Town facilities and services (police, fire, etc.) Physical features and visual character/identity
streetscape, lighting, signage, etc. gathering spaces and “sense of place”
Recreation facilities/services (senior + youth)
Q&A
Ferrandino & Associates Inc. with Dvirka and Bartilucci, Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc., Fairweather Consulting and Steven Tilly, Architect
April 10, 2008