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1 Town of Westport Master Plan 2004 Master Plan Update Committee Westport, Massachusetts Open Space and Recreation 5-1

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents... i List of Tables... ix List of Figures... ix List of Maps...x 1. Introduction and Background Introduction Master Plan Update Committee Composition of the Master Plan Update Committee Master Plan Process and Preparation Gathering Information Reaching Consensus Through Public Meetings, Surveys, Newspaper Articles Action During Plan Development Phased Development Bylaw Community Preservation Act Preservation/Open Space Trust Fund Agriculture Commission Heritage Landscape Pilot Program Civic Initiative for a Livable New England Demolition Delay Bylaw Master Plan Organization and Format Continuing the Planning process A Vision for Westport Introduction Land Use Natural Resources Open Space and Recreation Historic and Cultural Resource Water and Sewer Water Sewer Stormwater Traffic and Circulation Economic Development Housing Capital Facilities and Human Services Land Use Introduction Description of the Town Current LandUse Current Land Use Map Changes in Land Use by Acreage Agriculture Natural Land Recreational Land Uses Open Space and Recreation 5-2

3 Urban Uses Protected Land and Land Protection Mechanisms Introduction Agriculture Preservation Act Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B Wetlands Protection Act Wetland Resource Areas Buffer Zones Zoning Regulations Use Regulations Additional Districts and By-Laws Regional Context New Mayflower Compact Summary of Previous Land Use Plans Current Land Use Issues General Westport Character Residential Development Villages Goals and Objectives General Goals and Objectives Westport Character Goals and Objectives Residential Development Goals and Objectives Villages Goals & Objectives Other Goals and Objectives Environmental Sensitivity Analysis Massachusetts Heritage Landscape Future Land Uses Alternatives Build Out Alternative l General Westport Character Residential Development Villages Plan Alternative General Westport Character Suburban Development Villages Implementation and Action Plan Growth Management Flexible Zoning Conservation Subdivision Residential/Agricultural Zone Small Lot Zoning Multi-family Housing Village Zoning Business and Un-restricted Districts Scenic Road Protections Transfer of Development Rights Open Space and Recreation 5-3

4 4. Natural Resources Introduction Goals and Objectives Goal Goal Geology, Soils, and Topography Water Resources Wetlands and Floodplain Vernal Pools Surface Water Shellfish Habitats Tidal and Coastal Areas and Harbor Management Barrier Beaches Management of Westport Harbor Resources Vegetation and Wildlife Forestland and General Inventory Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species Fisheries and Wildlife Environmental Threats and Water Resource Protection Environmental Threats Point Source Discharges Nonpoint Source Discharges Groundwater Supply Problems Westport Harbor and River Problems Priority Areas for Water Resources Protection or Enhancement Resource Sensitivity Analysis Introduction What is a Resource Sensitivity Analysis? Process -What Methodology and What Data Were Used to Perform the Analysis? Results and Discussion Introduction The Region Adjacent to South Watuppa Pond The East Branch of the Westport River from South of Hix Bridge Road to Rte The Southern Region of Town within a Mile of the Ocean Other Sensitive Areas Application of Results Environmental Regulations Implementation/Action Plan Open Space and Recreation Background Goals and Objectives Open Space Issues Inventory of Open Space Trends In Open Space Analysis Resource Protection Needs Open Space and Recreation 5-4

5 Farmland Areas of Environmental Importance Land for Passive Recreation and Educational Uses Community Needs Recreational Needs Regional Recreation and Open Space Needs Special User Needs Implementation/Action Plan Cultural and Historic Resources Goals and Objectives Inventory of Cultural and Historic Resources Agricultural Resources Marine Resources Scenic Resources Historic Resources Historic Sites Historic Areas/Districts Cultural Resources Analysis of Cultural and Historic Resources Heritage Landscape Program Areas in need of Protection Implementation/Action Plan Water and Sewerage Introduction Existing Conditions Water Sewerage Stormwater and Drainage Goals and Objectves Water Sewerage Stormwater and Drainage Implementation Plan General Water Sewerage Stormwater and Drainage Traffic and Circulation Goals and Objectives Introduction Existing Conditions Past Master Plans Inventory of Existing Roads Traffic Volumes Accident History Roadway Accidents Intersection Accidents Open Space and Recreation 5-5

6 8.4.3 Identification of Roads and Intersections of Concern Survey of Local Officials, Police Dept., Highway Dept General Observations of Road/Intersection Deficiencies Road Conditions Non-Motorized Traffic Issues Sidewalks Bicycle Paths/Multi Use Trails Classification of Roadways Implementation/Action Plan Mitigation Meaures Corresponding to Roads/Intersections of Concern Proposed Recommendations for Sidewalk Improvements Proposed Recommedations for Multi-Use Trails Proposed Town Regulations for Future Growth Recommendations for Public Transportation Economic Development Introduction Goals and Objectives Assessment Assets Economic Target Area Designation Route 6 Corridor Route 177 Corridor Business Zoning Villages Constraints Recommendations Housing Introduction Goals and Objectives Executive Summary Goals and Objectives Additional Goals and Objective from Issues Raised During Plan Development Summary of Previous Master Plans Master Plan Master Plan Master Plan Update Background Information Housing Demand in Westport Age Distribution - Westport Population Household Characteristics Household Income Major Characteristics of Westport's Housing Supply Existing Housing Stock and Projected Growth Housing Generation and Buildout Single-Family and Multi-Family Housing Owner and Renter Occupied Housing Stock Condition Access to Drinking Water and Sewer Westport's Housing Needs Indicators of Need for Homes for First-Time Homebuyers - Adult Open Space and Recreation 5-6

7 Children of Residents Length of time on the Market for Homes for Sale Vacancy Rates Market Prices of Homes for Sale Affordability Gap for Medium Income Housing Indicators of Need for Rental Housing High Market rents and Lack of Available Rentals Rental Housing for Older Residents Family Rental Housing Non-family Rental Housing Westport's Existing Supply of Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Generation, Comprehensive Permits Addressing Westport's Housing Needs Current Progress Issues in Development of Rental and First-time Buyer Housing and Affordable Housing in General Implementation/Action Plan Public Education Continue Current Housing Initiatives and Support Existing Programs Increase Westport's affordable housing opportunities by public/private partnerships, participation in a wider variety of state housing initiatives and regional cooperation Revise Zoning and Subdivision Regulations to promote construction of new affordable housing Zone for Mixed Use Promote Accessory Apartments Establish percentage goals Adopt a zoning by-law to allow increased density Pursue sources of funding Capital Facilities and Human Resources Introduction Goals and Objectives Existing Conditions Introduction Town Offices Town Hall Town Hall Annex Public Safety Public Safety Land/Building Committee Police Department and Facilities Fire Department and Facilities Public Health and Works Municipal Solid Waste (B.O.H.) Town Nurse Highway Department Cemetery Department Harbormaster Wharfinger Landing Commission Schools Open Space and Recreation 5-7

8 The Alice A. Macomber Primary School The Westport Elementary School The Westport Middle School Westport High School Westport Community Schools Administration Offices Regional Schools Current Status of Facilities The Specific Westport Community Schools Action Plan Library Recreational Facilities Social Services Senior Services and Needs Action Plan Impact of Growth on Capital Facilities and Human Services Town Department Study Revenue Enhancement Action Plan Overview Land Use Natural Resources Open Space and Recreation Historical and Cultural Resources Water and Sewerage Traffic and Circulation Economic Developmment Housing Capital Facilities and Human Services Appendices A. Civic Initiative for a More Liveable New England - Central Village Case Study... A-1 B. Build-Out Analysis...B-1 B.1 Introduction...B-1 B.1.1 What is a "Build-Out" and Why Is It Useful?...B-1 B Definitions - What Do the Terms "Build-Out" and "Build-Out Analysis" Mean?...B-1 B Why Is a Build-Out Analyis Useful?...B-2 B.1.2 What Are the Various Types of Build-Out Analysis Methodologies?...B-2 B.2 Previous Build-Out Scenarios...B-2 B.2.1 Introduction...B-2 B.2.2 Growth Management Plan of B-3 B Water Works Group Build-Out...B-3 B.3 EOEA Build-Out B-4 B.3.1 Methodology...B-4 B Data Sources...B-4 B Assumptions and Methodology Overview...B-4 B Analysis...B-5 Open Space and Recreation 5-8

9 B.3.2 Results...B-6 B Build-Out Impacts Summary...B-6 B.3.3 Summary and Future Actions...B-8 C. Heritage Landscape Reconnaissance Survey... C-1 D. Management Letter Year Ended June 30, 2003 E. Maps Open Space and Recreation 5-9

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