Town of Dryden, NY :: Hamlet of Varna – Community Development Plan Public Workshop Project Scoping/Issues Identification December 1, 2010

Town of Dryden, NY :: Hamlet of Varna – Community Development Plan

PublicWorkshop

ProjectScoping/IssuesIdentification

December 1, 2010


Agenda

Project Introduction (background and purpose)

Example from Elsewhere

Anticipated Scope and Schedule for this Study

Facilitated Discussion

Wrap-up and Adjournment


Project Introduction


Project Background

Town of Dryden 2005 Comprehensive Plan

Recognition of Varna as a unique opportunity

“Highway to Main Street”

Town of Dryden – Residential and Commercial Design Guidelines

Town of Dryden – Proposed Zoning Amendments


Project Background

A small-scale, residential and commercial node


Project Background


Project Background and Purpose


Project Background












Project Background


Project Background


Project Background


Project Background

Over the years, proposals for larger housing projects have caused concerns:

Change of character

Impact of density – sewer, water, etc.

Traffic

Drainage


Project Background

Yet there remains interest in “some” development:

Additional services

Creation of a more walkable environment

Rehabilitation and reuse of properties

Proximity to Cornell


Project Background

Varna Community Development Plan

Develop a shared vision for the future

Answer questions regarding “carrying capacity”

Explore development alternatives

Generate land use, transportation , and other recommendations

Identify implementation actions


Example from Elsewhere


Neighborhood Master Plan for the Guilderland Center Hamlet














Transportation - Solutions for:

• Traffic speed and trucks• Pedestrian environment• Intersection Improvements

Land Use - Opportunities for:

• Parks and Recreation • Pedestrian and bike connections• Potential Future development













Sidewalks: Phase I: Rt. 146 - South

Side (funding secured through CDTC for $681,000)

Phase II: Rt. 146 - North Side






























Warwick Grove

Alley access in back

Hamlet-style single family homes face street


Warwick Grove

Multi-family housing with shared walkways and parking behind



Outcomes – The Power of a Plan:

Answers to some long-standing questions

Consensus on a long-term vision

Cooperation of important stakeholders

Community organization

Projects in the pipeline


Anticipated Scope and Schedule for Varna


Anticipated Scope and Schedule

Start in January 2011

Study Advisory Committee (7 to 9 people)

Residents of VarnaSmall business ownerLarge landownerDryden Planning BoardCornell UniversityNYSDOT and the MPOOthers

Behan Planning and Design with SRF Associates



Analysis of Existing Conditions

Start with existing studies/info

Public Outreach

Visioning Workshop

Plan Concepts Workshop

Stakeholder Meetings / Interviews

Project website and Community Bulletin Board



Plan Development – recommendations to address issues of concern, such as:

Volume and speed of traffic

Enhancement of the pedestrian environment and opportunities for other modes of travel (bicycling, public transportation)

Consideration of proportionate cost sharing for future improvements

Land use plan and ideas for associated land use regulation




Ideas about the desired character of the hamlet – sample design concepts

Revitalization strategies (business enhancement, home improvement, gateway treatments, etc.)

Infrastructure needs




Housing – with some emphasis on opportunities for affordable or workforce housing

Resource protection

Trails, recreation, and public spaces

Others



Implementation Strategies

Prioritization

Responsibilities and organization

Cost estimates and funding opportunities




Facilitated Discussion


Project Scoping / Issues Identification

Varna Community Association - community meetings in April and June



What do you like about living in Varna?

What are your primary concerns when you think about the future of Varna?

What opportunities do you see that we should be aware of?



Report Back / Summarize Discussion


Wrap-up and Adjournment


Thank you.

Happy Holidays!

Documents

Town of Dryden, NY :: Hamlet of Varna – Community Development Plan Public Workshop Project Scoping/Issues Identification December 1, 2010