Strategic Matri for Implementing Bolton's Comprehensive Plan Hamlet Strategic Plan Develop and adopt Hamlet Architectural and Site Design Guidelines Develop and adopt Consistent Sign Regulations Adopt Gateway Overlay District Zoning Committee Town Board - forms committee Zoning Committee LGPC, APA (Private sector to review) (BBA & Chamber) Create as part of Zoning Ordinance Update. Create Zoning Committee and hire a planning & design firm to facilitate. NS DOS, GOSC Create as part of Design Guidelines. Focus on design. Coordinate with LGPC and APA. Zoning Committee Define gateways as part of Zoning Ordinance Update. Zoning Committee - PB, ZBA, Town Board members, interested citizens, business people Enhancement of Pedestrian Connections Construction of sidewalks between Bolton Landing and Veterans' Park with pedestrian scaled amenities Construction of sidewalks in specific areas within the back streets of the Hamlet Etend the sidewalk from Rt. 9N to the eisting sidewalk leading to the Sagamore Installation of highly visible crosswalks and pedestrian crossing lights throughout the Hamlet Direct pedestrian connection between Stewart St. and Horicon Ave. and the school Pedestrian Connection to Up onda Farm Construction of sidewalks between Bolton Landing and the Algonquin Restaurant with pedestrian scaled amenities Concentrate on Infill Development within the Hamlet Town Board NS DOT (where space allows) Seek funding to hire a surveyor and Town Board Bolton Highway Dept. Allocate local resources (funding and labor) Town Board BHD Seek funding to hire a surveyor and Town Board NS DOT Allocate local resources (funding and labor); coordinate with NSDOT Town Board BHD Allocate local resources (funding and labor) Town Board NS DOT Seek funding to hire a surveyor and Town Board NS DOT Seek funding to hire a surveyor and Consider Huddle improvements first with sidewalks and crosswalks Town Board Maintain up to date map of vacant and underutilized parcels in Town Hall. Share with Warren County EDC and Planning. Need infrastructure improvements to support Page 1 of 6
Economic Assistance Programs for Housing and Business Structural Improvements Zoning Administrator, Town Clerk Senior Center, School Nurse, Churches, Health Clinics, Warren County Meet with Warren County Planning Department to understand available funding and T/A programs. HUD, Warren Co. GOSC Repair Eisting Sidewalk and Crosswalk Network Facade Improvements to Specific Buildings in Need Construct Gateway Sign Along CR. 11 Town Board Warren County TB Chamber Coordinate with Lakes to Locks Passage for consitent signage. Meet with Warren County Planning Department to understand available funding and T/A programs. Northcountry Rural Character, Open Space and the Environment Zoning Ordinance Update Enact Conservation Subdivision Regulations Establish Scenic Overlay District Develop and Adopt District-Specific Architectural and Site Design Guidelines Review and Amend the Current Vegetative Clearing Regulations Zoning Committee Town Board, APA Zoning Committee Town Board, Warren County Planning (GIS) Zoning Committee Town Board Create as part of Zoning Ordinance Update. Create Zoning Committee and hire a planning & design firm to facilitate. Zoning Committee Town Board, APA Undertake as part of Zoning Ordinance Update. NS DOS Utilize 'Viewshed Map' to outline areas visible from lake. Create new zoning language to protect Becomes part of ridgelines. zoning map Create as part of Zoning Ordinance Update. Create Zoning Committee and hire a planning & design firm to facilitate. Educate Town Residents About Natural Resources Work Closely With Organizations to Efficiently Protect Open Space Prepare a Historic Preservation Plan Implement the Improvement outlined in the Stormwater Management Plan Rural Character and Open Space Task Force Rural Character and Open Space Task Force Town Historian with Committee Town Board Town Board - forms committee Town Board - forms committee (Press) (LGLC, The Nature Conservancy, Freshwater Institute, Waterkeeper, The Fund) (NTHP, NS Preservation League) Team with area agencies and schools. Solicit grant funding to prepare materials. Meet with Lake George Land Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy to review Comp Plan objectives. Contact the Preservation Legue of NS. Town Board LGA Continue to partner with LGPC and LGA to implement plan. County Printing Contract, NS DEC, NS DOS, RPI, LGA NS Preservation League NS DOS, NS DEC, LGA Use walking brochure as the base Page 2 of 6
Develop a Hamlet-Wide Stormwater Drainage System Plan Consider Various Methods to Ensure Private On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems are Functioning Properly Construct a Scenic Overlook Along CR. 11 Town Board LGA Work with engineering firm and seek grant funding from USDA for public infrastructure improvements. Town Board Zoning Committee, NS DOH, LGA Prepare educational package for residents and coordinate with NSDOH to monitor technical advancements. Town Board Warren County, LGLC Contact Warren County and NSDOT for funding. USDA, LGA USDA, LGA Undertake as part of Zoning update as a priority and develop educational materials secondary Work closely with LGLC as lead Parks and Recreation Prepare a Town-Wide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Develop a Town-Wide Recreational Trail System Support and Implement the Proposed at Rogers' and Veterans' Parks Epand the Eisting Facilities at the Conservation Park Develop a Paddling Trail Improve and Enhance Access to Trout Lake Develop an On-Road Bicycle Network Economic Sustainability Recreation Committee Town Board - forms committee Assemble committee and set aside funding. Consider hiring a consulant to complete. Recreation Committee Town Board Integrate into Town-wide park and rec plan. Recreation Committee Town Board Continue to solicit funding from NSDOS to implement plan. Conservation Park Committee Town Board Coordinate with Conservation Park Committee to prioritize improvements. Recreation Committee Town Board, Lakes to Locks, Lake George Park Commission Establish small committee of kayakers and canoeists to suggest trail route. Town Board Work with Warren County Planning to analyze land holdings around lake. See to purchase lands as available and as funding allows Recreation Committee Adirondack/Glens Falls Transporation Council (A/GFTC) Integrate into Town-wide park and rec plan. NS OPR, NSDOS NS OPR, NSDOS NS OPR, NSDOS NS OPR NS OPR, NSDOS NS OPR A/GFTC Assess the Feasibility of Increasing Density in the Hamlet Zoning Committee Town Board Undertake as part of Zoning Ordinance update Need to consider infrastructure improvements Capitalize on an Epanded Tourist Season Page 3 of 6
Develop, Enhance and Promote the Outdoor Recreational Opportunities Available in Bolton Create and Integrated Tourism Eperience Coordinate with NS to Map Trails on State Land Chamber and BBA Warren County Tourism Bureau and I Love N Chamber and BBA Warren County Tourism Bureau and I Love N Warren County Planning (GIS), Recreation Committee Work with Warren County Tourism Bureau and Lakes to Locks Scenic Byway. Work with Warren County Tourism Bureau and Lakes to Locks Scenic Byway. Bed Ta Bed Ta Work with Warren County Tourism Bureau and Lakes to Locks Scenic Byway. Seek to Establish and Attract Non- Tourism Based Commercial Businesses Foster the Growth of Home Based Businesses Identify Sites That Can Host Appropriate Light Industry Encourage the Availability of Essential Goods and Services in the Hamlet Business District Provide Small Business Assistance Better Utilization of Tourist Accommodations During the Shoulder and Off-Seasons Investigate the Potential to Create a Business Improvement District (BID) Zoning Committee Work with Warren County Planning Department Microenterprise Program. Zoning Committee Undertake as part of Zoning Ordinance update Planning Board Work with Warren County Planning Department Microenterprise Program. Chamber, BBA, Zoning Committee Warren County Planning,Warren County EDC, Banks, USDA Town Board "Idea Person", Tourism Director Work with Warren County Planning Department Microenterprise Program and Warren County EDC Research other seasonal Bed Ta, I Love New ork communities especially Lake Placid Town Board Chamber, BBA Coordinate with Chamber of Commerce and Business to gage level of interest. Housing Form a Partnership to Address Housing Needs Provide Economic Assistance Information to Home Buyers TB Designates Affordable Housing Task Force (AHTF) St. Sacrament -- Jim Lanagren, Home Front Development Corporation, Senior Housing Committee, Warren Co. Contact Warren County and the Home Front Development Corporation to form a 'Partnership' to address home needs AHTF Create as a 'project' of the partnership mentioned above. Warren County, NSDHCR, HFDC Investigate potential for a Affordable Housing Land Trust Page 4 of 6
Provide Opportunities for Starter Homes Infill Vacant Lands with Diversity of Affordable Housing Create incentives for Affordable Housing Through Land Use Regulation Proactively Create Affordable Housing Investigate Methods to Allow Rental Units in the Hamlet Accommodate the Housing Needs of the Rental Market AHTF Consider smaller lot size in areas with sewer and water in hamlet. AHTF Consider incentives to developers for affordable housing. Create as part of zoning ordinance update. Zoning Committee Town Board Undertake as part of Zoning Ordinance update AHTF Work with Warren County Planning to maintain inventory of underutilized properties appropriate for affordable housing. Zoning Committee Create 'Rental Housing Task Force' and research other seasonal communities especially Lake Placid AHTF Create 'Rental Housing Task Force' and research other seasonal communities especially Lake Placid Consider 'Granny Flats' Infrastructure and Community Services Improve the Effectiveness of and Compliance with the Town's Zoning Ordinance Prepare a Citizen's Guide Conduct a Thorough Review and Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance Hire an Additional Enforcement Officer Shared Community Planner Educate Landowners Require Planning and Zoning Board Members to Attend Land Use Planning Seminars Zoning Committee Set aside funding to prepare 1-2 page guide Zoning Committee Undertake Zoning Ordinance update Town Board Set aside funding and coordinate with Town of Lake George and Hague to split costs. Town Board Set aside funding and coordinate with Town of Lake George and Hague to split costs. Zoning Committee Provide workshops as zoning ordinance update is complete. Town Board Provide on-going training. Prepare when update to Zoning Ordinance is complete Page 5 of 6
Study Parking Demand and Supply Develop short-term parking solutions Enhance Town-wide web page Work on Developing a Telecommunications Strategy for the Lake George Region Epand the Availability of Sewer and Water Infrastructure Zoning Committee Town Board Create Parking Committee, set aside funding, and hire a consultant to undertake study. NSDOS Zoning Committee Use Parking Committee and Town Leadership to meet with school and churches Town Board Create a Technical Committee, research similar communities web page, and make desired changes. Town Board Warren County Undertake with Technical Committee. Town Board Solicit funding to hire an engineering firm to study different options for wastewater treatment. Page 6 of 6