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LAKE GEORGE 2014 VISON PROJECT Comprehensive Plan Update Charrette
September 20, 2014 THE CHAZEN COMPANIES
Closing Session
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Charrette Background & Recap…
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE • DAVID REDPATH, CHAIRMAN • KAREN HANCHETT, VICE CHAIRPERSON • JOHN CARR • KIM CORNELIUS • JOANNE GAVIN • JANIE GREEN • PETER KEATING • PATRICIA MAREK • GEORGE MATHEWSON • SEAN QUIRK
TOWN STAFF • KEITH OBORNE • ADELE BEHRMANN
PLANNING TEAM • THE CHAZEN
COMPANIES • PLANNING4PLACES • TRAMPOLINE DESIGN
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Charrette Background & Recap…
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SPECIAL THANKS
LUKE DOW PHOTOGRAPHY FORT WILLIAM HENRY HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
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• In 2012, the Town of Lake George was awarded Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) funding to update its Comprehensive Plan
• Town Board appointed members of a Project Advisory Committee and tasked them with the preparations of the Comprehensive Plan update
• The project goal is update the Comprehensive Plan through a robust and meaningful public Participatory Process.
Charrette Background & Recap…
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• ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN A COLLABORATIVE VISIONING PROCESS
• IDENTIFIES SHORT- & LONG-TERM COMMUNITY GOALS & RECOMMENDATIONS
• PROVIDES A WELL ORGANIZED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY • SERVES AS THE BASIS FOR ZONING, LAND USE, BUDGETING,
AND ORGANIZATIONAL DECISIONS • A TOOL FOR OBTAINING GRANTS & FUNDING
Charrette Background & Recap…
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• OPENING SESSION TONIGHT'S PUBLIC WORKSHOP • THURSDAY OPEN HOUSE 8:30AM - CLOSE • FRIDAY OPEN HOUSE 8:30AM - CLOSE • CLOSING SESSION SATURDAY 1:00PM - 3:00PM @ TOWN HALL • PROJECT WEBSITE WWW.LAKEGEORGELWRP.WORDPRESS.COM • SOCIAL MEDIA #LG2014PLAN
Charrette Process & Schedule…
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Charrette Background & Recap…
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Community Character
Economic & Tourism Development
Infrastructure & Transportation
Next Generation Thinking
Natural & Environmental
Resources
THREE 20 MINUTE FACILITATED BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Breakout Sessions…
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A. Full Time Resident B. Seasonal Resident C. Weekend Warrior D. Tourist E. Other
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A. Local Business Owner B. Nonlocal Business Owner C. Locally Employed D. Out of Town Commuter E. Retired F. Other
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Type of Employment…
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Charrette Background & Recap…
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Charrette Background & Recap…
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Existing Conditions…
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• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM • NATURAL/ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES • TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE • NEXT GENERATION THINKING • COMMUNITY CHARACTER
Preliminary Recommendations
THE CHAZEN COMPANIES
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT • IDENTITY/BRAND CONFUSION • SEASONALITY & TOURISM MONOCULTURE • NOT LEVERAGING ALL ASSETS • PERCEIVED POOR BUSINESS CLIMATE • COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT BRAND CONFUSION
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT • Entertain a Cultural Shift • Expand Arts/Entertainment/Experience • Establish a Community Hub & Center of
Activity
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Improve Business Climate • Establish a Business Start Up Concierge • Establish an Entrepreneurship Program (e.g.
SUNY Adirondack) • Create a Tech Savvy (Business & Institutional)
Community – Provide Internet/Social Media Training – Establish a WiFi Hub
• Encourage Cottage Industry/HB Business through proportioning and zoning
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Take a leadership role in event coordination & leverage Existing Resources • Active/Outdoor Recreation Focus:
Prospect Mountain Run, LG Triathlon, Centurion Ride, Camp Chingacook Half Marathon
• Identify/Establish an Entity for Event Coordination
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Fully Leverage Existing Assets • Improve NYS Battleground Park
Connectivity & Access (Update Master Plan)
• Open (Remove Fence) Million Dollar Beach
• New Festival Space • Snowmobile Friendly Improvements
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Heritage Tourism and Promotion
• Tour guides in period costumes providing information for visitors on the history of the area, sites to visit, and maps and information
• Promotion of cultural resources online, in print, and through development of maps and signage placed at key locations throughout town
• Wayfinding signage to notify the public about key culture resources
• Develop and/or publicize driving and walking history tours • Develop additional scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, and
geocaching to encourage additional exploration throughout the Town of Lake George
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT • Promote sale and rental of outdoor
recreation gear, watercraft, and bicycles at locations specific to their market. (i.e. Prospect Mountain, Million Dollar Beach)
• Develop vendor permit process to promote these activities
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Consider Establishing a Community/Cultural Center • Arts/Entertainment • Experiential/Natural Resource Education • Gym/Recreation
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Recommendations
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
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ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Engage County in Retooling the Occupancy Tax Distribution Process • Place process in private sector hands
Preliminary Recommendations
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INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION Prioritize existing public sewer infrastructure Improvements • Partner with Village to Address WWTP
Needs • Slip lining of sewer pipe infrastructure • Rehabilitation of manhole structures • Replacement where need is recognized
Preliminary Recommendations
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INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION Continue Private Septic Systems Program • Finalize existing septic inventory • Target areas for upgrade and create new sewer district • Create a Responsible Management Entity (RME) and establish
review/ permitting process for system upgrades • Develop inspection/maintenance requirements for private
septic systems • Establish requirement for inspection/upgrade upon transfer of
propert • Create incentive program for upgrades (Trust fund) • PARTNER WITH WCSWCD OR OTHERS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Preliminary Recommendations
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INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION Consider Extension of Caldwell Sewer District infrastructure north of Village • 2,000LF to the north along Route 9N
– Potential coverage of higher density residential areas to the west of 9N
• 5,500LF to the north along Route 9
Preliminary Recommendations
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INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION Prioritize public water infrastructure improvements Example: Diamond Point Water District • Replace distribution main downstream of PRV • Full replacement of all infrastructure downstream
of PRV with meters at each connection • Extend district infrastructure 5,500LF to the north
along Route 9
Preliminary Recommendations
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INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION Expand Dry Hydrant Network • Inventory dry hydrants and target new
installation locations
Preliminary Recommendations
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INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION Local Roadways • Incorporate shoulder & drainage
improvements in road maintenance/construction projects
• Target areas to improve sight distance and implement visible warning signage
Preliminary Recommendations
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INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION Multimodal Enhancements • Adopt a Complete Streets Road Standard • Identify Priority Improvements • Improve Bike Pedestrian Facilities • Improve Safety on NYS Route 9N/9L • Extension of WC Bike Trail along Route 9
(old Trolley Line)
Preliminary Recommendations
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INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION Improve Warren County Bikeway Connectivity • Trailhead Improvements (Air, tool, Secure
Storage, • Wayfinding Improvements • Establish connections to Village, Prospect
Mtn., Route 9, LG Recreation Park
Preliminary Recommendations
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INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION Multimodal Enhancements • Identify Priority Recommendations from the
Trails Master Plan for The West Side of Lake George
• Promote additional snowmobiling trail opportunities, signage, and dedicated crosswalks along local roadways (e.g. Route 9)
Preliminary Recommendations
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NATURAL RESOURCES Stormwater Management • Expand inspection program to improve compliance with
Planning Board/SWPPP requirements • Consider Establishing Regional (or shared) Stormwater
Management Officer • Use revenue from penalty/fines to address stormwater
issues • Prioritize existing problem areas (i.e. high-density
commercial/residential development) to implement strategic stormwater management, with potential grant funds (i.e. NYS EFC GIGP)
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NATURAL RESOURCES Stormwater Management • Establish Collaborative non-regulatory support/training to
encourage proactive stormwater approach on private properties
• Establish a trust/fund to create incentive for stormwater retrofit projects
• Ensure compliance with LGPC regulations regarding full site retrofits
• Creation of Stormwater Management District to create funding source for Stormwater/water quality improvements-incentives
Preliminary Recommendations
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NATURAL RESOURCES Invasive Species • Identify opportunities to promote
educational awareness regarding water quality, stormwater, and invasive species.
• Increase training and oversight of stem injection devices
• Consider employing a roving inspector as shared service between communities
Preliminary Recommendations
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NATURAL RESOURCES Other Considerations • Establish hydro-fracking activities as
inconsistent with the natural and community character of Lake George.
• Continue monitoring of trees and/or limbs to minimize wildfire threats
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LAND USE & ZONING • Conduct Zoning Audit/Update to address definition
conflicts and poor organization • Reduce number of zoning districts to promote
flexibility, and allow for more focused growth and conservation.
• Revise terms within the zoning code to promote simplicity and ease of administration (i.e. bedroom, attic, easement, outdoor recreation)
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LAND USE & ZONING Allow for higher density infill along Route 9 (between Town line and Exit 21). In addition to this area, north of the Village along Route 9 should be explored if wastewater treatment facilities were expanded to the area. • Allow for more mixed use development to include commercial and
residential uses along the Route 9 Gateway. • Allow for reduced parking based on shared parking, access management,
and/or performance standards. • Encourage/require more rear and/or side parking • Develop design standards that focus on form as opposed to use. This includes
the use of Lake George architectural characteristic (To Be Determined). • Incorporate enhance pedestrian access and connectivity to buildings along
the Route 9 corridor. • Interest in Form Based Code approach
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LAND USE & ZONING Adopt a Conservation Subdivision Ordinance
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LAND USE & ZONING Adopt Low Impact Design Standards for Sensitive Areas and/or Higher Density Commercial Districts possibly with overlays and performance standards coupled with incentives: • Steep Slopes and Ridgelines: limit tree and vegetative clearing
and grading. Mirror existing landscape and focus on water quality and volume runoff reduction
• Lake George Shoreline: Focus on riparian health, visual impacts, runoff, law impacts
• Stream Corridors: Focus on riparian health and preservation • High Density Commercial Development: Incorporate green
infrastructure that could allow for reduction of impervious limitations
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LAND USE & ZONING • Create designation for Cottage Industry that
would allow for increased arts/crafts/trade opportunities within a designated arts district.
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Land Use & Zoning Code Enforcement Issues
• Ensure that there is adequate code enforcement staff to conduct inspections
• Review zoning language related to tourist accommodations
• Quality of Life Issues related to rental properties
• Ensure Zoning Code/Local Law clarity for enforcement
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Community Character Encourage Additional Communication and Collaboration
• Website alerts for notifications and weather alerts to increase communication of immediate information
• Utilize social media to encourage additional communication
• Encourage additional coordination and collaboration between volunteer organizations (e.g., Rotary Club and the Warren County School Safety Officer)
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Community Character Encourage additional Volunteer and Civic Engagement
• Creation of school program in collaboration with the Warren County School Safety Officer to require a certain number of hours of civic participation in area organizations.
• Consider shared services between municipalities to leverage resources and staff related to public safety.
• Consider creation of a paid county-wide EMS service. • Encourage participation in the junior fire department
program to encourage interest in serving in the fire department in collaboration with the Warren County School Safety Officer.
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