Village of Ossining Vision Presentation

Frederick P. Clark Associates,Inc.

May 11th, 2005

Purpose of presentation: To present information

relevant to plan policies To articulate the current and

future Vision of the Downtown, Waterfront and Overall Village

To provide the public with information on the plan

To obtain public reaction and comment to improve and modify the plan

Summary of Plan Maintain and sustain existing

neighborhoods Focus redevelopment &

development on Downtown and Waterfront

Fix incompatibilities with current zoning

Provide guidance on waterfront and downtown development.

Vision: Meeting the challenges to improve Ossining as a great place to live, work and visit Protect, Preserve and Enhance Existing Residential Neighborhoods

Encourage Reinvestment with: Continued Infrastructure maintenance and improvements Selected appropriate rehabilitation Ensure that new housing developments complement the character of neighborhoods

Maintain and create affordable housing for existing residents Increase home ownership Improve tax base

Revitalize the Downtown and Waterfront Preserve, restore, and complement historic buildings, character and neighborhoods Encourage and promote investment for:

Mixed Use – Commercial and Residential Increase residents in the Downtown and Waterfront

Infill development consistent with traditional patterns Healthy mix of commercial uses meeting the needs of residents workers and visitors Remove/Overcome barriers to investment and appropriate development

Guiding Principles: Downtown and Waterfront Design streets for people Balance the single or special

interests Mix the uses Hide the parking lots Scale – small is beautiful Save that building! Build affordable housing Build green – grow green Update code Don’t forget beauty (aesthetics

count)

Village Attributes Natural Attributes and

Resources Historic Housing Downtown Waterfront & Views Circulation Cultural Residents

Demographic Analysis Population Ethnic Composition Households Characteristics Household Income Housing Costs Housing Affordability Housing Type and

Development Trends Tax Base Analysis

Summary of Background Information & Efforts Maps

Village Aerial 1969 Plan 1969 Plan and Zoning Map Current Zoning Map Land Use Map Development Potential T 2 Family District – Zoning

Conformance Downtown Density Analysis

Maps

Housing Value Housing Market Value Constraints Map Elevation Transportation Community Services Cultural Resources Recent Development Proposals Other sites and Opportunities

Aerial Map Illustrates:

Overall Development Pattern Length of Riverfront Access Primary Road Network Railroad Location Sing Sing Prison Location Village Boundary

1969 Plan Concentric Development Pattern

Core Commercial Business District Surrounded by higher density

residential areas Followed by low density residential

in outlying areas

Neighborhood commercial along Croton Avenue

Waterfront Uses Marine Commercial Industrial

1969 Plan and Zoning Map

Illustrates: Close consistency between

plan and zoning Lower density residential in

outlying areas Higher density residential

around the core Core Commercial in

downtown area Waterfront Commercial and

Industrial Uses

Current Zoning Map Refined, clearer patterns

Residential 4 Single Family Zones 1 Two Family Zone 2 Multi-family Zones 1 Planned Residential Zone

Commercial 3 Business Districts

Office Research 2 Office Districts

Waterfront 2 Waterfront Development Zones

Historic Districts

Land Use Single family uses - 30% of land Community Services - 13% Roads - 13% Multi- family use 8% Vacant 6% 2 Family use – 6% Parks – 5% Commercial – 3% Utilities – 2% Industrial 2% 3 Family – 1.4%