Copake Hamlet Plan: Vision Presentation

Copake Hamlet Plan: Vision Presentation September 12 th, 2015 Phase 1 and Long Term Vision Presentation

Hamlet Revitalization Task Force Jeffrey Nayer, Town Supervisor Jeanne Mettler, Town Board Chris Quinby Peggy Lewis Jennifer Redman Roberta Roll John Pollok Russ Davis AGENDA Re-cap Previous Meetings Existing Conditions Introduction To The Design Considerations Short Term Vision Plan Long Term Vision Plan Next Steps Presentation Agenda

Design Team Mauricio Castro PLACE Alliance Ian Law PLACE Alliance Paula Diaz PLACE Alliance Mary Moore Wallinger PLACE Alliance Margaret Irwin River Street Planning Visioning Workshop

From the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement: Our cultural, social, business and entertainment needs are met by a vibrant and historic downtown that offers a variety of thriving small businesses, shops, and restaurants. These establishments attract patrons from Copake and surrounding towns, as well as a growing number of visitors. Copake s business friendly attitude encourages compatible light industry and welcomes commercial uses that complement our neighborhoods and safeguard our environment. Civic leaders and local entrepreneurs work together to support resilient and prosperous local businesses. Visioning Workshop

Comprehensive Plan Economic and Character Actions Encourage a buy local campaign with local busienesses. Attract new service and retail businesses that meet the needs of all homeowners Enforce codes and streamline permitting processes. Preserve existing historical and cultural assets Develop common sense design standards Define entrances and gateways Make streetscape improvements like lighting, landscaping, sidewalks, pathways, gathering spaces, banners in downtown and hamlets whenever possible. Visioning Workshop

What Makes a Hamlet Marketable? Cooperation and collaboration are the silver bullets. Merchants must speak with one voice. Creating a positive image to share the uniqueness, culture, architecture, and history and activities to residents, shoppers, investors, potential business and property owners, and visitors. Getting the hamlet in top physical shape and creating a safe, and appealing atmosphere while preserving a place's historic character Having a hamlet that responds to the needs of today's consumers while maintaining the community s historic character. Visioning Workshop

Why Zoning Matters Proposed zoning requires 2 acres with conventional well and septic. Compared to the proximate size of the hamlet to the number of businesses and homes that fall within a 2 acre zone, there s greater potential to capitalize on a smaller-scale zoning density. Zoning: Proposed Hamlet Density- 2 acre

Why Zoning Matters (continued) Proposed zoning allows for one acre lots with alternative septic Allows greater concentration but still dwarfs size of most lots Zoning: Current Hamlet Density 1 acre

Why Zoning Matters (continued) Proposed zoning allows for one-half acre lots only with water and sewer system considered prohibitively expensive Existing lots barely meet this standard today Zoning: Current Hamlet Density 1/2 acre

Why Zoning Matters (continued) At this scale it is much easier to capitalize on density as the hamlet increases its size and range of zoning uses Business utilize shared parking vs. each business needing their own dedicated parking area Zoning: Optimal Hamlet Density-1/4 acre

May 2 nd -3 rd Community Meeting Meeting Recap

What do you like? STRENGTHS Nice Northern entrance The Octagon House Direct connection to active farms Agricultural tourism Pleasant to bike Appreciation and acceptance of plans Pet friendly Community and civic minded THINGS WE LIKE The Diner The clock The Big Loop General Store Library Park are great Linda s Hair Feels real Open space Farms Golf Course Hawthorne Valley Catamount Re creation: fishing, hiking Berkshire Hills Meeting Recap: Highlights

What Would You like to Change About Copake? Stores must be affordable to all Address codes/red flags quickly Understand the aquifer and potential flooding School on 22 potential for senior housing Increase feet on the street Allow accessory dwellings Draw people on a daily basis (like Great Barrington) Someone must invest Want to make others jealous of success Work with Farm On to market Town Microbrewery and youth hostel Farmer s Market with electric car charger Bike and kayak rentals Compared to Hillsdale there is more Access to Metro North or a bus service potential in the re-visioning of Copake Meeting Recap: Highlights

A Vibrant Hamlet: Take all steps necessary to revitalize and rehabilitate downtown Copake as a mixed use, walkable, compact, livable and affordable place. Attract businesses which utilize storefronts and small buildings and benefit from foot traffic including a farm stand (and other small stores which sell fresh and local produce, meats and dairy products), a bakery, book store, art galleries, outdoor and recreation store, liquor store, theaters (both movie and live theater) and others. How do we achieve this vision? Visioning Workshop

Existing Conditions: Regional Context E. Main St.

Existing Conditions: Project Focus Area

Anatomy of a Vibrant Hamlet 1. Correct Application of the Rural to Hamlet Core Transect 2. Landmarks and Gateways 3. Transition Zones 4. The Walkable Center A Sense of Place 5. Traffic Calming (bumpouts, crosswalks, narrow lanes, street trees, etc.) 6. Walk-ability 7. Cultural Heritage and Architectural Integrity 8. Civic and Economic Anchors 9. Appropriate mix of Uses within the Hamlet (Residential, Commercial, Recreational) 10. Quality Outdoor Spaces and Design 11. Smart and Effective Planning and Zoning Visioning Workshop

Impact of Streetscape on a Community with a Similar Scale to Copake Example: Prattsville Streetscape Vision

Impact of Streetscape on a Community with a Similar Scale to Copake Example: Prattsville Existing Streetscape

Impact of Streetscape on a Community with a Similar Scale to Copake Example: Prattsville Streetscape Phase 1 and Phase 2

Impact of Streetscape on a Community with a Similar Scale to Copake Before Example: Prattsville Streetscape Phase 1 and Phase 2 After

Impact of Streetscape on a Community with a Similar Scale to Copake Example: Prattsville Existing Streetscape

Impact of Streetscape on a Community with a Similar Scale to Copake Example: Prattsville Streetscape Phase 1 and Phase 2

Activating the Streetscape Development Over Time After Example: Prattsville Streetscape

Restoring Buildings 6 ft. Example: Prattsville Streetscape

Visioning Workshop

Church St. The Hamlet Today Existing Conditions

Underlying Design Considerations Improve walkability and pedestrian safety: curbs, sidewalks, street trees Take advantage of existing compact development pattern Slows traffic: subtle changes to street geometry Make link to rail trail and Town park Take greater advantage of the evolving agricultural and artisanal anchors Consider short term achievements Consider long term vision Design Considerations

Short Term Vision Plan Recommendations On-Street Parking Intersection Reconfiguration with Enlarged Triangle with Planting and Seating Sidewalks Street Trees Street Lights Café Seating Facade Enhancements Opportunities for Restaurants, Bars, Cafés Creation of New Hamlet Park with Amphitheater around Fire Pond Shared and Consolidated Parking Areas May Design Workshop: Short Term Recommendations

May Design Workshop: Short Term Recommendations REDUCE PAVEMENT!! TAKE BACK YOUR CLOCK!! EMBRACE YOUR COMPACT LAYOUT!! BE WALKABLE!!

Existing Character Existing Character

Proposed Character Proposed Character Example 2

An Ode to Copake s History Historic Character

Proposed Character Proposed Character Example 2a

Historic Character

An Ode to Copake s History Historic Character

Existing Character Existing Character

EMBRACE WHAT YOU HAVE!! May Design Workshop: Fire Pond Park

Long Term Market-Driven Recommendations Relocation of Hamlet Gas Station Larger Shared and Consolidated Parking Areas Regional Farm Co-Op and Agricultural Tourism Center New Greens and Plazas with Artisan Shops Mixed Income Senior Housing Market Rate Housing Multi-Purpose Community Center / Theater (Grange?) May Design Workshop: Long Term Recommendations

Short Term Vision Plan

Short Term Vision Plan- Cross Sections

Existing Hamlet Center Existing Character

Proposed Hamlet Center COPAKE S VISON

BEFORE COPAKE S VISON AFTER Proposed Hamlet Center

Existing Streetscape Existing Character

Proposed Hamlet Center

COPAKE S VISON BEFORE Proposed Hamlet Center AFTER

Existing Town Center Existing Character

Existing Town Center COPAKE S VISON

COPAKE S VISON BEFORE AFTER Existing Town Center

PROPOSED COPAKE SPORTS BAR Proposed Design for Copake Sports Bar

FIRE POND PARK 1 MINUTE WALK TO HAMLET CORE!! May Design Workshop: Fire Pond Park

Long Term Vision Plan

Agricultural Presence Hawthorne Farm

Family-Friendly Attractions Ellms Farm

Existing Character Existing Character

Proposed Character Proposed Character Example 3

Funding/Implementation Resources Pursue Environmental Facilities Corporation Feasibility Study Alternate Water/Wastewater ESD Feasibility Study/Economic Growth Grants Agricultural Center Streetscape Construction: NYS DOS and NYS DOT CDBG Main Street Program: Main Street/Anchor Buildings Exterior Restoration Rail Trail connection to the Hamlet: NYS OPRHP Trails Grant First Steps to Funding

What s Next? Respond to comments Finalize Written Recommendations and Vision Plan Document Work with State legislators to pass legislation to have Roe Jan Kill and Bish Bask Creek formally designated as NYS Inland waterways to open access to New York State Department of State Funding Conduct income survey of hamlet residents to establish eligibility for programs. Survey businesses to determine eligibility for programs. Consider RFP for preferred hamlet housing developer Next Steps

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