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LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

MINUTES OF MEETING NO. 17 March 14, 2018

Members Present:

(x) Jim Sharpe, Chairman (x) Paul Leuchner, Parks & Recreation (x) Diane Evans, Conservation Board (x) Marion Fabiano, Zoning Board of Appeals Mike Madigan, Councilman (x) Martha Ludwig, Citizen-at-Large (x) Eric Fiebelkorn, GI Chamber of Commerce (x) Dan Drexilius, Citizen-at-Large (x) Betty Harris, Transportation and Safety Advisory Board (TSAB) (x) Mary West, Economic Development Stephen Birtz, Agricultural Group

Members Excused: (x) Beverly Kinney, Planning Board / Councilwoman (x) Peter Coppola, Citizen-at-Large (x) Sharon Osgood, Citizen-at-Large

Elias Reden, DEP

Members Absent:

(x) Deborah Billoni, Citizen-at-Large (x) Dorothy Bitner, Traffic Safety (x) Pete Marston, Town Councilman (x) Dave Bruno, Planning Board (x) Dr. Brian Graham, Superintendent of GI Schools (x) William Koch, Preservation Board member

Guests: Brian Kulpa, Clark Patterson Lee Melanie Anderson, Clark Patterson Lee Sharon Nichols, Visitor/Resident

X indicates voting members

I. CALL TO ORDER: 7:04 p.m.

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II. MINUTES

A motion was made by Diane Evans / Marion Fabiano to APPROVE the February 14, 2018 LRPC “Draft” minutes as written.

Ayes: All in favor. Motion carried. Jim turned meeting Chair over to Brian Kulpa, CPL

III. REVIEW OF DRAFT PLAN By: Melanie Anderson, Clark Patterson Lee Brian Kulpa, Clark, Patterson Lee Chapter 2:

-Melanie provided a PDF and a hard copy of the Draft Plan (See attached file) -Chapter 2 – Our Community (pg 7) -Melanie requested that members review the plan and provide feedback. -Specifically: -Natural Assets: Diane Evans, Paul Leuchner and Steve Birtz (pg 11) -Transportation Network: Dorothy Bitner and Jim Sharpe (pg 14) -Water Resources: Paul (pg 15) -Community Resources: Diane and Paul (pg 17) -Agricultural Lands: Steve Birtz (pg 18) -Zoning:

-Residential: Jim, Bev, Marion and Dave Bruno (pg 19) -Business: Mary West and Eric (pg 19)

-Industrial: Mary (pg 20) -Recreation and Open Space: Paul and Diane (pg 20) -Overlay and Special Districts: Paul and Diane (pg 20) -Local Utilities: Dan Drexilius and Pete Marston (pg 21) -Committee members need to send their comments to Melanie by Tuesday, March 20th at the latest. -CPL will try to get updated plan back to members by the end of the week and would like to give draft copy to Town Board by March 30th. The Board will need a few weeks to look it over then we will schedule a few meetings to work with the Board. We will then head to public meetings with anticipated adoption. Action Plan: (pg 45) (See attached) -Goal: (pg 45) Create priorities (pg 46) Priority Levels: After discussion, the group decided to use the following designations for priority levels:

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-Short-Term – (1-2 years) -Mid-Term – (2-5) -Long-Term – (5-10 years) -Ongoing Discussion over who would be responsible for following the progress of the Master Plan and making sure that we are staying on course with the plan. Brian said that in a Town without a Planning Department, the Board needs to keep the plan on track. Brian stated that in the Village of Williamsville they had an Excel spreadsheet that the Director of Community Development designed, he would color code items, as red, yellow, orange or green. Green if it was complete, yellow if it is ongoing, orange if it was in the threshold of beginning, and red if it was a no-go or not yet started. A spreadsheet could be made and filled out and tasked to a staff member to update it for the Board’s comments at a workshop. Jim stated that one of the items that was brought forth in the prior Master Plan was that a Long Range Planning Advisory Board be established. The Board would meet every month and provide updates, and would be charged with implementing the Long Range Plan itself. Jim believes that the failure of the first Comprehensive Plan was due to the fact that no LRP Advisory Board was established to actually guide the Town Board. If you don’t have a Planning Department, at the very least, you need a committee that is tasked with being responsible for providing direction to the Town Board. The group discussed the headings listed on the action plan grid and agreed on: Recommendation Partners- Designate Lead Partner with an asterisk Priority level Action Items: -Members agreed to form a Task Force for active code enforcement on the decline of properties. -Members agreed to recommend the establishment of a Long Term Planning Board. Melanie updated the grid with the member’s comments which are attached.

IV. ROUNDTABLE -For next couple weeks, any comments or suggestions must be electronically sent

-We just wrapped up the final documents for the Ags & Market Protection Plan, a notice has been sent to hire a planner. -Jim is waiting for a letter from the State Department to implement the LWRP, the current members of the LRPC will transition to the LWRP Committee. -Jim would like to plan a meeting with the Town Board to review the work that has been put into the LRP.

-Final Draft copy to Town Board after April meeting, the next step is a Town Board public hearing

which committee members are requested to attend to answer any questions the public may have.

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-Jim stated that he worked on the LRP in 1995 and 1998, and this committee has been the best team he has ever had the opportunity to work with, and he has enjoyed every minute with the committee. Jim said that the Town of GI is very lucky to have such dedicated members.

V. NEXT MEETING: Meeting # 18

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

VI. ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Betty/ Paul to ADJOURN at 9:02 pm. Ayes: All in favor. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jacqueline McGinty

Jacqueline McGinty LRPC- Recording Secretary

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0.47% 2

0.70% 3

9.15% 39

15.49% 66

45.07% 192

29.11% 124

Q1 What is your age range?Answered: 426 Skipped: 670

TOTAL 426

(0-19)

(20-25)

(26-35)

(35-45)

(46-64)

(65+)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

(0-19)

(20-25)

(26-35)

(35-45)

(46-64)

(65+)

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Grand Island Community Survey

98.25% 1,069

0.55% 6

1.19% 13

Q2 Are you a...Answered: 1,088 Skipped: 8

TOTAL 1,088

Town Resident

Commuter (Fromwork on Gran...

Other (pleasespecify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Town Resident

Commuter (From work on Grand Island)

Other (please specify)

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Q3 Where do you predominantly shop for the following:Answered: 1,080 Skipped: 16

HomeFurnishings

Medical

PersonalService...

ProfessionalServices...

Groceries

3 / 20


AutoService/Sales

Clothing

Entertainment(movies, boo...

Sporting/outdoor Goods

Hardware &related...

4 / 20


Within Grand Island (5-10 minute drive)

Neighboring Area (Niagara Falls, Tonawanda, Buffalo, etc/10-15 minute drive)

Further out (Cheektowaga, Lockport, Clarence\15-20+ minute drive) Internet

ConvenienceItems

Restaurants(sit-down)

Fast Food

Marine Services

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

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2.52%27

84.89%910

17.91%192

23.23%249

1,072

22.73%240

71.31%753

19.41%205

1.04%11

1,056

56.57%594

41.33%434

10.29%108

0.95%10

1,050

32.54%342

54.61%574

20.17%212

5.33%56

1,051

53.76%579

69.27%746

3.90%42

3.34%36

1,077

49.53%529

47.19%504

19.94%213

1.69%18

1,068

0.56%6

79.00%839

26.93%286

34.46%366

1,062

8.28%88

77.23%821

19.38%206

29.16%310

1,063

4.02%42

73.75%770

29.41%307

27.49%287

1,044

63.31%680

69.55%747

5.59%60

8.38%90

1,074

78.21%829

36.60%388

3.49%37

7.26%77

1,060

54.21%579

79.68%851

27.62%295

0.75%8

1,068

84.76%812

38.10%365

7.20%69

0.31%3

958

64.23%413

32.97%212

7.15%46

9.18%59

643

WITHINGRANDISLAND (5-10MINUTEDRIVE)

NEIGHBORING AREA(NIAGARA FALLS,TONAWANDA, BUFFALO,ETC/10-15 MINUTE DRIVE)

FURTHER OUT(CHEEKTOWAGA,LOCKPORT,CLARENCE\15-20+ MINUTEDRIVE)

INTERNET TOTALRESPONDENTS

Home Furnishings

Medical

Personal Service(laundry, salon,etc.)

ProfessionalServices (taxes,attorney, realestate, etc.)

Groceries

Auto Service/Sales

Clothing

Entertainment(movies, books,etc.)

Sporting/outdoorGoods

Hardware &related supplies

ConvenienceItems

Restaurants (sit-down)

Fast Food

Marine Services

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Q4 When you enter Grand Island from the 190, the first impression is?Answered: 990 Skipped: 106

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Q5 In terms of priority, what types of residential development is neededover others? (Number 1 being the most important and 7 being the least)

Answered: 992 Skipped: 104

17.29%144

15.25%127

14.77%123

16.09%134

20.17%168

7.68%64

8.76%73

833

4.35

21.95%185

27.05%228

20.52%173

15.30%129

7.95%67

5.46%46

1.78%15

843

5.16

38.68%333

23.69%204

17.89%154

10.57%91

4.41%38

2.90%25

1.86%16

861

5.66

9.05%74

12.10%99

14.67%120

12.22%100

17.97%147

11.61%95

22.37%183

818

3.58

10.94%95

14.17%123

21.66%188

28.69%249

15.67%136

6.57%57

2.30%20

868

4.47

2.81%23

2.93%24

3.79%31

8.56%70

15.77%129

30.81%252

35.33%289

818

2.35

7.53%65

4.98%43

6.03%52

7.53%65

14.25%123

29.90%258

29.78%257

863

2.75

Affordableliving...

Starter homes(young...

Mid-levelhomes...

High-pricedhomes

"Down-sizing"/patio homes...

Apartments/Condos...

Mixed-use(Apartments...

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TOTAL SCORE

Affordable living (seniors, collegegraduates)

Starter homes (young families)

Mid-level homes (established families)

High-priced homes

"Down-sizing"/patio homes (emptynesters)

Apartments/Condos (multi-floor,managed common areas)

Mixed-use (Apartments above retail)

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79.13% 834

46.49% 490

51.61% 544

59.87% 631

46.02% 485

42.03% 443

17.93% 189

Q6 What other types of programs/resources should there be for youth?Answered: 1,054 Skipped: 42

Total Respondents: 1,054

Recreation

SocialSupport/Coun...

SubstanceAbuse Support

Gathering space

YoungProfessional...

Careers


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Recreation

Social Support/Counseling

Substance Abuse Support

Gathering space

Young Professionals/Entrepreneurs

Careers


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53.87% 571

46.13% 489

Q7 Do you feel there are enough programs/resources available for theAdult Community?

Answered: 1,060 Skipped: 36

TOTAL 1,060

Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

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67.23% 320

57.35% 273

71.22% 339

44.75% 213

47.48% 226

59.87% 285

46.43% 221

52.73% 251

47.69% 227

11.55% 55

Q8 What other types of programs/resources should there be for seniors?Answered: 476 Skipped: 620

Total Respondents: 476

Recreation

Gathering space

Social events

Arts

Computer &Tech Access

ActiveRecreation

Therapy Pool

Transportation

HealthcareService Acce...


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Recreation

Gathering space

Social events

Arts

Computer & Tech Access

Active Recreation

Therapy Pool

Transportation

Healthcare Service Access/ Referals


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78.57% 781

33.10% 329

17.51% 174

45.47% 452

2.11% 21

1.31% 13

3.52% 35

7.55% 75

Q9 Where should new commercial development be encouraged?Answered: 994 Skipped: 102

Total Respondents: 994

Grand IslandBlvd between...

Off of exit 18(south...

West side ofWhitehaven Road

Off exit 20(Long Road...

Area aroundthe school

Area aroundthe Elementa...

Area aroundthe Middle/H...

Ferry/GrandyleVillages, Sa...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Grand Island Blvd between Fantasy Island & Whitehaven Road

Off of exit 18 (south entrance)

West side of Whitehaven Road

Off exit 20 (Long Road area)

Area around the school

Area around the Elementary schools

Area around the Middle/High school

Ferry/Grandyle Villages, Sandy Beach

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70.40% 716

60.67% 617

44.15% 449

41.20% 419

56.54% 575

25.86% 263

13.47% 137

Q10 Regardless of where its located, what type of commercialdevelopment should be encouraged in the Town? (Check All That Apply)

Answered: 1,017 Skipped: 79

Grocery

Recreation/Entertainment...

Outdoorrecreation

Franchise/chainretail goods...

Nichebusinesses (...

Professionaloffices

Hotels/lodging

Restaurants(sit-down/fa...

Wineries/breweries

Bars

Fast food


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Grocery

Recreation/Entertainment (inside)

Outdoor recreation

Franchise/chain retail goods stores (non-food)

Niche businesses (one of a kind, local, unique goods)

Professional offices

Hotels/lodging

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59.59% 606

41.89% 426

16.81% 171

5.60% 57

16.03% 163


Restaurants (sit-down/family)

Wineries/breweries

Bars

Fast food


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Q11 What is the future of economic growth in Grand Island?Answered: 1,017 Skipped: 79

9.15%91

5.03%50

32.26%321

26.73%266

26.83%267

995

3.57

1.92%19

2.93%29

19.98%198

32.69%324

42.48%421

991

4.11

3.58%35

4.60%45

29.11%285

34.63%339

28.09%275

979

3.79

15.78%148

10.34%97

46.16%433

17.80%167

9.91%93

938

2.96

19.98%196

9.58%94

38.43%377

19.06%187

12.95%127

981

2.95

17.47%47

3.35%9

35.32%95

8.18%22

35.69%96

269

3.41

Tourism

Recreation

Agriculture

BedroomCommunity

Industry

Other

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

LESSOF1

2 WE HAVE ENOUGHOF3

4 NEEDMORE5

TOTAL WEIGHTEDAVERAGE

Tourism

Recreation

Agriculture

BedroomCommunity

Industry

Other

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41.24% 414

34.66% 348

36.06% 362

50.90% 511

15.54% 156

8.57% 86

59.56% 598

47.91% 481

Q12 What type of community recreation is lacking in the Town?Answered: 1,004 Skipped: 92

Dog park

Bike trails

Walking trails

Waterfrontaccess...

Playgrounds

Organizedsports field...

Pool, splashpad, etc.

Ice rink

Maker Space(Art & Scien...

Pavilions andother gather...

Field House(Indoor Sports)


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Dog park

Bike trails

Walking trails

Waterfront access (overlooks, trails, non-motorized access)

Playgrounds

Organized sports fields (football, soccer, baseball, etc.)

Pool, splash pad, etc.

Ice rink

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22.81% 229

30.68% 308

43.53% 437

15.64% 157


Maker Space (Art & Science Shop)

Pavilions and other gathering spaces

Field House (Indoor Sports)


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99.86% 734

97.69% 718

Q13 ________ Road is a concern because _______.Answered: 735 Skipped: 361


ROAD

WHY

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23.74% 240

37.78% 382

21.27% 215

17.21% 174

Q14 I live in Grand Island and commute (for work)...Answered: 1,011 Skipped: 85

TOTAL 1,011

Within theTown or at home

In aneighboring...

Further out(Amherst,...

I don't work

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Within the Town or at home

In a neighboring Town/City (ToT, CoT, NT, NF, Buffalo)

Further out (Amherst, Cheektowaga, Lackawanna, etc.)

I don't work

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Q15 To improve the Town, efforts should be directed towards (Number 1being most important and 6 being the least):

Answered: 991 Skipped: 105

36.17%306

21.16%179

13.36%113

9.81%83

7.33%62

12.17%103

846

4.33

7.55%63

20.14%168

21.70%181

17.63%147

18.47%154

14.51%121

834

3.37

10.20%85

12.24%102

15.97%133

20.53%171

22.69%189

18.37%153

833

3.12

7.35%62

11.39%96

18.98%160

21.47%181

21.59%182

19.22%162

843

3.04

7.90%68

10.45%90

14.75%127

20.09%173

19.16%165

27.64%238

861

2.85

38.62%363

25.96%244

16.17%152

8.72%82

5.11%48

5.43%51

940

4.68

Creating atrue Town...

Improving thecorridors...

Strengtheningour...

Marketing ournatural...

Building uplocal...

Revitalizingour existing...

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL SCORE

Creating a true Town Center (Pedestrian Spaces &Business District)

Improving the corridors coming into the center ofTown

Strengthening our neighborhoods

Marketing our natural resources/recreation

Building up local agriculture

Revitalizing our existing plazas/commercial areas

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