Alfred’s 2015 Comprehensive Plan update: shaping our future environment Justin Grigg: Mayor, Village of Alfred Kier Dirlam: Director of Planning, Allegany County

Outline Begin with the end Definitions From vision to reality What are we updating?

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com·pre·hen·sive ˌ kämprə ˈ hensiv/ adjective 1. complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something

plan /plan/ noun 1. a detailed proposal for achieving something 2. an intention or decision about what one is going to do verb 1. decide on or arrange in advance 2. design or make a plan of (something to be made or built)

Comprehensive planning is a process that determines community goals and aspirations in terms of community development. The outcome of comprehensive planning is the Comprehensive Plan which dictates public policy in terms of transportation, utilities, land use, recreation, and housing.

The comprehensive plan is the culmination of a planning process that establishes the official land use policy of a community and presents goals and a vision for the future that guides official decision-making.

Introduction New York's zoning enabling statutes (the state statutes which give cities, towns and villages the power to enact local laws) require that zoning laws be adopted in accordance with a comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan should provide the backbone for local zoning law.

The word zoning is derived from the practice of designating mapped zones which regulate the use, form, design and compatibility of development. Zoning describes the control by authority of the use of land, and of the buildings thereon. The dedication of zoning districts to particular uses is designed to serve the General Welfare = the concern of the government for the health, peace and safety of its citizens.

$325,000 NYMS Program Award (2010)

2004 Goals, Objectives & Strategies

Housing, Historic Preservation and Community Vitality Goal Make The Town And Village The Preferable Place To Live For Residents And New Arrivals Objectives (5) Example - Encourage Construction And Rehabilitation Of A Mix Of Housing Types

Open Space and Natural Resources Goal Preserve, Protect And Restore Open Space In The Town And Village For Scenic, Recreational, Agricultural And Natural Resource Benefits Objectives (2) Example - Create New Greens, Greenways and Trails

Land Use Goal Coordinate All Community Planning Activities And Land Use Regulations Objectives (5) Example - Protect present and potential public and private water supplies

Utilities and Infrastructure Goal Improve And Extend Utilities And Infrastructure To Enhance Alfred As A Residential And Business Center Objectives (4) Example - Re-Evaluate Feasibility Of Future Regional Water And Wastewater Service

Community Services Goal Ensure Municipal Efficiencies And Provide New Community Facilities Objectives (3) Example - Conduct Periodic Review of Feasibility And Desirability Of Town And Village Consolidating Or Changing Municipal Status

Economic Development Goal Promote And Facilitate Economic Development To Enhance Municipal Revenues, Stimulate Business And Residential Growth, And Invigorate The Local Economy Objectives (6) Example - Lengthen The Alfred Cultural And Educational Calendar To Include The Summer Season

Implementation!

Upcoming Alfred CP 2015 Events September 15, 7:00 PM – Public Forum #1; Alfred Station Fire Hall [tentative date] October 1, 7:30 PM – Public Forum #2; Village Hall

Thank You! Questions?