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Working Together to Build Back Better
Schoharie, Middleburgh, and Esperance Planning Committee Meeting7:00 PM September 12, 2013
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 326 Main Street, Middleburgh
Meeting Agenda
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1) NY Rising Community Program Overview
2) Geographic Scope
3) Community Vision
4) Public Engagement
5) Inventory of Existing Plans
6) Current or Planned Related Projects
7) Brainstorming Sessions
a. Asset Inventory
b. Needs & Opportunities
8) Next Steps and Assignments
9) Public Remarks
Program Overview Goal of ProgramFocus on Future Resiliency Funding Sources
Primary Steps and Final Plan ComponentsPublic Engagement Community (Asset) InventoryRisk Assessment Needs and Opportunity Assessment Strategies for Investment and Action Implementation Schedule
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Geographic Scope / Project Study Area
• Set boundary of: Town/Village/City Limits and 500 yr flood plus ¼ mile
• Include Central Bridge, North Blenheim (for EMS services)
• Areas outside the project boundary may be considered for relocation or construction of assets
• Not all plan components may need to use the full geographic boundary
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Community Vision
• Comprehensive • Specific • Coordinated• Understandable • Actionable• Solution-specific
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Community Vision
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Example Vision Statement
We commit to the flood resiliency and sustainable revitalization of our towns and villages.
With this plan, we strive to:1.Support local businesses and farms with business recovery, technology improvements, and future planning assistance.2.Increase the vitality of main streets and downtown centers, and their resilience to future storms.3.Expand the range of housing options by rehabilitating & reinforcing existing housing stock, promoting “green” development, and focusing new construction in strategic areas. 4.Promote the communities’ historic and cultural assets as a draw for tourism5.Adapt housing and service improvements to serve vulnerable populations
Two public meetings to be held by Nov 10th 1. Input on vision, needs, opportunities, and projects
2. Feedback on draft conceptual plan, provide strategy and implementation ideas
Two more public meetings by Feb 16th 1. Review risk assessment
2. Review strategies and implementation
All committee meetings open to the public
Public Engagement
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Existing Plans
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Town and Village of SchoharieTown and Village of Schoharie Comprehensive Plan (1997)
Village of Schoharie Land Use Law (2006, 2010 Updates)
Village of Schoharie Zoning Local Law (2013)
Village of Schoharie Long Term Recovery Plan Blueprint
Existing Plans
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Town and Village Middleburgh
Town and Village of Middleburgh Comprehensive Plan (1999)
Village of Middleburgh Zoning Law (2009)
Town and Village of Esperance
Village of Esperance Comprehensive Plan (2004)
Town of Esperance Comprehensive Plan (2009)
Village of Esperance Zoning Law (2007)
Existing Plans
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County Level Plans – Schoharie CountySchoharie County Long Range Economic Development Strategy (2004)
Schoharie County All Hazards Mitigation Plan (2012 Update)
Schoharie County Long Range Economic Development Strategy (2004)
Schoharie County Community Health Assessment (2010-13)
Regional Plans – Mohawk ValleyMohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council 2012 Action Plan
Mohawk Valley Regional Sustainability Plan (2013)
Mohawk River Watershed Management Plan (Under Development)
Current and Planned Projects
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Assets Brainstorming• Affected by water hazards• In Extreme and High Risk Areas
Brainstorming- Assets by category:• Economic• Health and Social Services• Housing• Infrastructure Systems• Natural and Cultural Resources• Services for Socially Vulnerable Populations
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Needs & Opportunities Brainstorming
• Community Planning and Capacity Building• Economic Development• Health and Social Services• Housing• Infrastructure
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• Natural and Cultural Resources
Committee Assignments
Goal for next meeting – to have full list of relevant planning documents, final community vision, and list of needs and opportunities.•Review community vision•Review draft asset list (will be distributed with meeting minutes) and provide comments to E&E•Review draft needs and opportunities (will be distributed with meeting minutes) and provide comments to E&E
Send comments to Nicole ([email protected])
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Next Meetings
Committee
•When?
•Where?
Working Groups
Public Meeting
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Public Remarks
•Comments?
•Questions?
•Please identify yourself
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