West Webster Hamlet Revitalization Plan
Town Board Workshop Presentation June 22, 2023
Agenda Planning Process & Schedule Overview Public Open House Recap Plan Recommendations Implementation / Next Steps
Planning Process and Schedule
Planning Process ¨
Task 1. Project Coordination
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Task 2. Existing Conditions Analysis of Transportation System and Land Use Policies
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Task 3. Public Engagement - Round One
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Task 4. Needs Assessment and Target Area Identification
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Task 5. Public Engagement - Round Two | Planning & Design Workshop
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Task 6. Draft Alternatives and Recommendations
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Task 7. Public Engagement - Round Three
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Task 8. Develop Draft Revitalization Plan with Preferred Alternatives
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Task 9. Develop Final Report
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Project Schedule Months
Mar Task 1: Project Coordination (SC Meeting #1)
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Task 2: Existing Conditions Analysis (SC Meeting #2)
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Task 3: Public Engagement - Round One (Engagement #1)
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Task 4: Needs Assessment and Target Area Identification (SC Meeting #3, #4)
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Task 5: Public Engagement - Round Two (Engagement #2)
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Task 6: Draft Alternatives and Recommendations (SC Meeting #5)
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Task 7: Public Engagement - Round Three (Engagement #3)
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Task 8: Develop Draft Revitalization Plan/Preferred Alternatives (SC Meeting #6)
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Task 9: Develop Final Report
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Committee Meetings (Up to 6)
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Community Engagements / Meetings (Up to 3)
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Citizen Committee Meetings (Up to 5)
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Simple But Effective Approach 1.
Where are we now?
Data Collection, Implications, and Key Issue Identification
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2.
Where do we want to go?
Community Vision
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How do we get there?
Priorities, Outcomes, and Actions
Public Open House Recap
Public Engagement Round #3 - Open House ¨
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March 2023 - 40+ community members attended Stations for Recommendations West Webster Concept Plan ¤ Land Use and Development and Illustrative Concepts ¤ Transportation & Streetscape ¤ Sense of Place and Theme ¤
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Strong support for all recommendations
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Recommendations West Webster Concept Plan Land Use and Development and Illustrative Concepts Transportation & Streetscape Sense of Place and Theme
Land Use & Development Refine and Adopt Hamlet Mixed Use District to Align with Future Land Use Map ¨
Character areas/sub-districts, development standards, land uses, etc. Four Corners ¤ North Side of Empire ¤ South Side of Empire ¤
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Future Land Use
Land Use & Development Refine and Adopt Hamlet Mixed Use District to Align with Future Land Use Map Existing Zoning
Legend R-3
LC-1
LMR
MC
MHR
Commercial Outdoor Storage
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Land Use & Development Refine and Adopt Hamlet Mixed Use District to Align with Future Land Use Map
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Illustrative Examples
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Illustrative Examples
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Illustrative Examples
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Land Use & Development Develop a Mixed Residential District to Align with Hamlet Future Land Use Map
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Land Use & Development Adopt Green Infrastructure Requirements and Practices ¨
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Examples of a naturalized stormwater planter systems Target contiguous tree lawn areas
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Transportation & Streetscape
Implement Preferred Streetscape Improvements
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Transportation & Streetscape Install Street Furnishings, Lighting and Other Amenities ¨
Street trees, consistent street furnishings and amenities, lighting, sidewalks, crosswalks, etc. ¤
Gravel Road
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Ridge Road
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Empire Boulevard
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Transportation & Streetscape Implement Access Management Practices for Empire Boulevard RIDGE RD
MONTE ALBAN E PIR
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BLV
SUPER 8
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AMF EMPIRE LANES
GRA VEL
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BUNTY’S
EMPIRE RIDGE CENTER
ENTERPRISE
BENEFITS OF ACCESS MANAGEMENT
MAA’S DINER
1. Reduced conflict points for pedestrians and motorists. 2. Improved traffic opera ons at driveways.
EMPIRE HOTS
3. Improved opera ons of through traffic along arterial. 4. Enhanced defin on of driveway access. AMC WEBSTER 12
ABBOTT’S
KEY VARIOUS BUSINESSES
Full Access Limited Access No Access Access Control Proposed Cross Access Exis ng Cross Access
Arrows indicate the direc on of travel for an entering or exi ng vehicle. Limited access refers to driveways with movement restric ons (i.e., enter only, exit only, right-in/right-out).
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Transportation & Streetscape Redesign the Intersection of Gravel Road and Empire Boulevard TCH E PA
CAN
REALIGNED SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION WITH ADA COMPLIANT PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE
GRAVEL RD
NEW SIDEWALK APPROX. PARCEL LINE
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PIR
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EMPIRE ROAD/GRAVEL ROAD REALIGNMENT At the intersec on of Gravel Road/Ridge Road, new ADA compliant curb ramps and associated pedestrian features are proposed (e.g., countdown signals, high-visibility crosswalks). Addi onally, the intersec on of Gravel Road/Empire Boulevard is realigned to establish a new traffic signal for pedestrian crossings, slower vehicle speeds, and a gateway.
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LVD
Transportation & Streetscape Implement Roadway & Streetscape Improvement to Gravel Road
Transportation & Streetscape Redesign the Intersection of Ridge Road and Empire Boulevard
Transportation & Streetscape Reduce Lanes on Bay Road Near Intersection with Ridge Road
Transportation & Streetscape
Pursue Improvements to Pedestrian Facilities and Crossings Includes ADA-Compliant Curb Ramps
GRA VEL
PROPOSED CROSSWALKS
Legend RD
MA PLE
DR
PROPOSED CROSSWALKS
Study Area Boundary
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES (SIGNALS, RAMPS, CROSSWALKS)
Proposed Sidewalk
RIDGE RD
L LN
CH AT
Conceptual Realignment RIDGE RD
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES (SIGNALS, RAMPS, CROSSWALKS)
HATCH RD
CONCEPTUAL REALIGNED INTERSECTION WITH SIGNAL AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
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RD
CONCEPTUAL REALIGNED INTERSECTION WITH SIGNAL AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
EM PIR
HIL
PROPOSED SIDEWALK CAN EP
BAY
CHE RRY
PROPOSED SIDEWALK
Proposed Crosswalks
Theme- Inspiration ¨
Vintage Trolley ¤ The Ice House ¤ Retro signage ¤ Etc. ¤
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Hamlet Wide Implement Branding Strategy Based on the Hamlet Vintage Theme
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Hamlet Wide Code Enforcement & Priority Zone ¨
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Expand Code Enforcement in the Hamlet Establish the Hamlet as a Priority Investment Zone
Implementation
Abbott’s Site Discussion
Abbott’s Site Discussion ¨
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Abbott’s reached out with concerns on Empire/Gravel alternatives Matt developed sketch Formalized parking ¤ New access ¤ Outdoor seating ¤
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Combined Matt’s sketch with the redevelopment framework
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Site Sketch ¨
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Use existing parcel Integrate with redevelopment Retain access on Empire Cross-site access still encouraged
Focus Area #2 Development Alternatives ¨
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Transition between sub-urban and urban environments Improved pedestrian connectivity to Empire Blvd. and the Hamlet core
Alternatives Shown ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
Reduced access points Shared parking with cross-site access Mixed-use and commercial redevelopment Connected sidewalks and front entrances Tree lawn and street trees
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Focus Area #2 Development Concept
Focus Area #2 Development Concept
Focus Area #3 Development Alternatives ¨
Objectives ¤ ¤ ¤
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Calm traffic/reduce speeds Improve safety and comfort for pedestrians Eventual redevelopment of AMC Site – mixed use and multi-unit residential
Alternatives Shown ¤ ¤ ¤
Reduced access points / access management Shared parking Redevelopment (mixed-use) n n n n
e.g. AMC, AMF stay / go Commercial, multi-unit housing, office Integrate the public and private realms Accommodate all modes
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Focus Area #3 Development Concept
Focus Area #3 Development Concept
Next Steps May 31, 2023 Final Draft Plan Completed: ¨ Presentation to the Town Board: June 22, 2023 ¨ Plan acceptance / adoption: Summer 2023 ¨ Consider Zoning Changes: Fall 2023 ¨ Apply for Transportation Grants: Fall 2023 ¨ Implementation of recommendations: 2023 & beyond ¨
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