Land Use Single family uses - 30% of land Community Services - 13% Roads - 13% Multi- family use 8% Vacant 6% 2 Family use – 6% Parks – 5% Commercial – 3% Utilities – 2% Industrial 2% 3 Family – 1.4%
Development Potential Green represents vacant lots 220 lots totaling 134 acres Yellow is oversized lots 564 lots totaling 606 acres
T-Zone Issues Most of lots and uses within the T-Zone do not conform Light green is conforming Yellow is non conforming (lots with less than 7500 s.f.) Red stripe pattern represents non conforming uses (> 2 family use) Yellow stripe are non conforming lots and uses
Downtown Density Map T-2 Zoning density is 12 dwelling units per acre Density may not conform! Varies from 7.6 to 102 du’s! Density can be masked Screened by trees Fit into building envelope There are 10 blocks exceeding permitted density
Housing Values Per unit values vary widely Lowest unit values are in the range of $10,000. Maximum unit values range up to $ 999,000.
Housing Market Value Market Values also vary widely The majority of homes are in the $300,000 to $1,000,000 range Multifamily homes range up to $40,000,000.
Elevation and Slope Elevations range from sea level to 600 feet above sea level The Village has moderate slopes throughout It also has steep slopes, but they are confined to limited areas
Transportation Ossining has the following transportation resources: Highways Route 9 Route 9A Croton Avenue Rail Line – Metro North Pedestrian Paths Croton Aqueduct Trail Bus Routes Parallel major highways
Community Services Ossining has a full complement of community services including: Public Safety Fire Protection Ambulance Public Works Community Centers Churches Senior Facilities Libraries Museums Schools
Cultural Resources Ossining has significant cultural and historic resources in both existing and proposed historic districts as shown Key sites include: Croton Aqueduct Brandreth Pill Factory Jug Tavern First Baptist Church St. Paul’s Episcopal
Issues and Opportunities Ossining offers a wealth of opportunities: Development/redevelopment Preserving historic structures Implementing walking paths Linkages between downtown and waterfront Downtown parking solutions Utilizing scenic natural resources
Recommendations Development/Redevelopment Projects Downtown – app. 20 projects Waterfront Districts – app. 10 projects Additions to Historic Districts Parking Solutions Identity/Beautification Continued Downtown Beautification Work Northern Gateway Broad Street Gateway Architectural Design Guides Linkages Northern to Southern Waterfront Train Station to State Street Links Pedestrian Access State to Hunter; Hunter to Barlow Croton Aqueduct Links; Sing Sing Kill and Waterfront Housing Create/Define Affordable Housing Programs Preserve and Enhance Existing Stock