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3.17 SERVICES\Barton&Loguidice Update Comprehsnive Plan-Transfer From#64 and Establish Capital Project Fund#244—4-18-2022 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF BARTON & LOGUIDICE, P.C., TO UPDATE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND USE CODES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECT FUND NO.: 244 RESOLUTION NO.: 12022 INTRODUCED BY: SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services to update the Town of Queensbury's Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes was issued on December 14, 2021 with a submittal deadline of January 28, 2022, and WHEREAS, five (5) responses were received, four (4) of which were determined to be substantially complete, and WHEREAS, a proposal review committee was formed to review the complete responses, and three(3)firms were invited to interview with the committee, and WHEREAS, after conclusion of the interviews, the committee has recommended that the Town Board authorize engagement of the services of Barton&Loguidice,P.C., and WHEREAS, the Town's Senior Planner has presented the Town Board with a proposed Professional Services Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, P.C., and the Town Board wishes to authorize such Agreement in substantially the form presented at this meeting, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to fund such services from Capital Reserve 464 and in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law §6(c), the Town Board is authorized to withdraw and expend funds from Capital Reserve 464 subject to permissive referendum, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs engagement of Barton & Loguidice, P.C., to perform certain consulting work and update the Towds Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes as delineated in Barton & Loguidice, P.C.'s Proposal dated January 28, 2022 for an amount not to exceed $132,514, such services to be funded from Capital Reserve Fund No. 64, such expenditures being for a specific capital project for which the Capital Reserve Fund No. 64 was established, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the establishment of Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Capital Project Fund No.: 244 and authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to transfer $132,514 from Town Capital Reserve Fund No.: 64 to fund such Capital Project Fund No.: 244 and establish appropriations and estimated revenues as follows: • 001-9950-9030-0064 Transfer to Capital Project- $132,514 • 244-0000-55031 Interfund Revenues - $132,514 • 244-8020-4400 Misc. Contractual - $132,514 and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Budget Officer to amend the Town Budget and make any other adjustments, budget amendments, transfers or prepare any documentation necessary to establish such appropriations and estimated revenues, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute the Professional Services Agreement in substantially the form presented at this meeting and any other documentation related to this project and further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Executive Director of Community Development, Senior Planner and/or Town Budget Officer to take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a permissive referendum in accordance with the provisions of Town Law Article 7 and the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish and post such notices and take such other actions as may be required by law. Duly adopted this 18t'day of April, 2022,by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: r Appendix B PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 3 THIS AGREEMENT, made the day of in the year by and between the Town of Queensbury, located at Town Nall, 742 Bay Road, Cueensbury, New York 12804 (hereinafter called the"TOWN")and located at (hereinafter called the"CONSULTANT"): Witnesseth: Whereas,the TOWN.has issued a Request For Qualifications for professional planning services in connection with the TOWN'S.plan to develop and adopt an updated Comprehensive Land Use Plan and an updated zoning ordinance.and Whereas,the CONSULTANT has heretofore submitted a proposal for such-professional planning -services,-and Whereas,the TOWN has accepted the offer to the CONSULTANT for such professional planning services, Now,therefor the parties hereto do',mutually.covenant and agree as.follows: ARTICLE`1:SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED The CONSULTANT shall-perform the professional services hereinafter set forth under Article 11 entitled "SCOPE OF SERVICES" during the period from to ARTICLE It:SCOPE OF SERVICES During the period of this agreement,the.CONSULTANT agrees to perform the professional services set forth in detail in Schedule:9 attached hereto and made a part.hereof: - ARTICLE III:AVAILABLE DATA All technical or other related data relative to the Project in the possession of the TOWN or in the possession of the CONSULTANT shall be made available to the other party to this agreement without charge or expense to the other.party: - 20 ARTICLE IV: COOPERATION The CONSULTANT shall cooperate with representative, agents and employees of the TOWN, and the TOWN shall cooperate with the representative, agents and employees of the CONSULTANT to the end that work may proceed expeditiously and economically. ARTICLE V: FEES In consideration of the terms and obligations of this agreement, the TOWN agrees to pay and the CONSULTANT agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered under this agreement,the fees and reimbursement determined according to the basis which follows: see Schedule C attached hereto and made a part hereof. ARTICLE VI: EXTRA WORK If the CONSULTANT is of the opinion that any work the CONSULTANT has been directed to perform is beyond the scope of this agreement and constitutes extra work, the CONSULTANT shall promptly notify the TOWN of the fact.The TOWN shall be the sole judge as to whether or not such work is in fact beyond the scope of this agreement and whether or not it constitutes extra work. In the event that the TOWN determines that such extra work does constitute extra work, it shall provide extra compensation to the CONSULTANT on a negotiated basis. ARTICLE VIi:ACCOUNTING RECORDS Proper and full accounting records shall be maintained by the CONSULTANT.These records shall clearly identify the costs of the work performed under this agreement. Such records shall be subject to periodic and final audit by the TOWN upon request. Such records shall be accessible to the TOWN for a period of two(2)years following the date of final payment by the TOWN to the CONSULTANT for the performance of the work contemplated herein. ARTICLE Vill: ASSIGNMENTS The CONSULTANT specifically acknowledges, and does hereby agree that, pursuant to section 109 of the New York General Municipal Law,the CONSULTANT is prohibited from assigning,transferring, conveying, subcontracting or otherwise disposing of this agreement, or of the CONSULTANT'S right,title or interest therein,without the prior written consent of the TOWN. ARTICLE IX: OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS All rights, title and ownership in and to all materials prepared under the provisions of this agreement shall be in the TOWN including the right of republication. 21 t# ARTICLE X: REPORTING DUTIES The CONSULTANT shall in all appearances in connection with this agreement;appear as the professional planning consultant for the TOWN and-shall report regularly to the Town. Board,Town Supervisor's Office:or Senior Planner as directed. -ARTICLE XI: RELATIONSHIP The.-CONSULTANT shall be an-independent contractor who is performing professional planning services on behalf of the TOWN. CONSULTANT,in accordance with its status as independent-contractor agrees that it will conduct itself in a,manner consistent with such status. CONSULTANT-Will not hold:themselves out to bean-officer or employee of the TOWN and will-not make any claims, demand,- or application to any right or privilege applicable to.a TOWN-officer or employee including, but notlirri ted to;workers compensation coverage,. disability coverage, health and welfare plans,unemployment insurance benefits;social security courage, or retirement membership.or credit: ARTICLE Xll: INDEMNIFICATION The CONSULTANT shall defend,indemnify and.save harmless the TOWN, its employees 'and agents, from and against-all claims, damages, losses out of, or in consequence of any negligent.ect..or omission of the.CONSULTANT, its employees or agents,to-the extent of its or -their responsibility for such claims, damages, losses and- :expenses.. The CONSULTANTshall be responsible-for all-damage-to life and:property due to negligent, acts,-.errors ororhissio.hs of the CONSULTANT,-its subcontractors, agents and employees,in the performance of the'servicesrequired. The CONSULTANT shall,protect, defend;indemnify and hold the TOWN and itsemployees safe and harmless from,and against;any and all losses, claims,.liens and demands made or asserted by third parties`including the amount of.judgemerits, penalties,interest, costs, court cost, and,legal fees incurred by the TOWN for personal.injuries,`death or damages to persons or-' property,to the extent directly or proximately caused by the.negligence or willful misconduct of. - CONSULTANT..The CONSULTANT shall investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for and defend any such claims; demands or suits at its sole expense, and will agree to bear.all other_ casts and-expenses related thereto,even-if such claims,demands or suits are groundless,false or :. fraudulent. . In accordance with section 5-322.1 of the,New'York General Obligations LaWj these requirements will not.be construed to indemnify.the TOWN for.damage-arising out of,bodily- injury to person or property caused.by or resulting from the sole negligence of the TOWN or its employees. ,22 ARTICLE XIII: INSURANCE The CONSULTANT agrees to procure and maintain without additional expense to the TOWN, until final acceptance by the TOWN of the services covered by this agreement, insurance of the kinds and in the amounts provided and set forth in Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof. Before commencing work,the CONSULTANT shall furnish to the TOWN a certificate or certificates of insurance showing that the requirements of this article are met. ARTICLE XIV: PAYMENTS BY CLAIM FORM All payment to the CONSULTANT shall be made upon presentation of claim forms to the TOWN and submitted to the Executive Director for approval. Final authorization for payment rests with acceptance of the claim form and approval by the TO.WN'S Comptroller. ARTICLE XV:TERM OF AGREEMENT This agreement shall commence on and terminate on ARTICLE XVI: NON-EXECUTORY CLAUSE This agreement shall be deemed executory only to the extent of monies available to the TOWN for the performance of the terms.hereof, and no liability on account thereof shall be incurred by the TOWN beyond moneys available to it for the purpose thereof. ARTICLE XVII:.NON-APPROPRIATIONS CLAUSE Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, no default shall be deemed to occur in the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated and budgeted by or are otherwise available to the TOWN for payment.The TOWN will immediately notify the CONSULTANT of such occurrence, and this agreement shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received, without penalty or expense to the TOWN on any kind whatsoever, except as to those portions or payments herein agreed upon for which funds shall have been appropriated and budgeted. ARTICLE XVIII:VENUE AND CHOICE OF LAW Any dispute under this agreement or related to this agreement shall be decided in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and brought exclusively before the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York or the appropriate State Court located within the County of Warren. 23 ARTICLE XIX: RESOLUTION All parties agree that they have read and reviewed the resolution which authorized this agreement and know and.understand its contents. If the resolution incorporates a provision limiting the payment amount under the agreement, all parties acknowledge that the TOWN will not be held liable for payment above that amount. ARTICLE XX-TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT The TOWN and.the CONSULTANT shall have the right at any time to terminate the work required of the CONSULTANT by this agreement upon thirty(30) days written notice of such term i natio n.The CONSULTANT shall be entitled to compensation for all work authorized and performed prior to such date pursuant to this agreement. Compensation shall be in accordance with the articles of this agreement. ARTICLE XXi; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS If any-provision.of this agreement shall be deemed void or unconstitutional by a court of -competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the other provisions of this contract or their enforceability. In witness whereof,the parties hereto have-caused this agreement to be executed. Date: CONSULTANT'S NAME Address: Date: -TOWN.OF QUEENSBURY BY: Title: Town Supervisor Address: 742 Bay.Road . Queensbury, NY 12804 Town Board Authorization: Res. . 24 , , 1, t J ! "it'll CL r�wf1 1 i i r 'q 11 L e r �� �'� ,� �r x• �S�qj l p J I , � 'ny ;� 1�,�,I,r,pa „#' 1 }� C �t�� � { i � }f{i; i1.4�{yi • riA','rdYlY�{1,����,, i tt�J��,"�°�•,�:.�. } } ' #',',..�f� i��'t;,err la 1 1.t"ftl�., • • cat CQ II i�,�'I r I �t�s Y S;. f �' i X ff �N • F—F ���.a' II{"� Wf • I LLJ J'luj h f j r'I, + If Vila of 1♦ I- fill 54� fh �� f 1�1 1 f 111,,111�� ,r� 1 • • .6 - I '�'�' cn q I. ,jI�1 trt�l�� �IpgQ�y t •if • cc , 1� ' . . ^ ' � ` Barton * ~�� � �� ������������ �������������m��� ��|�� January 2O,2O22 Town Clerk's Office Town ofQueanobury 742 Bay Road Queonebur8 New York 12804 RE: Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates Supervisor Strough and Town Board K4ennbern,: Barton&Loguidice,D.RC.(B&L),is pleased to present our proposal to update the 2007 Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Plan and 2009 Land Use Code.We understand that the Town would like to work with a consultant that can engage the community to skillfully produce a plan update that addresses current issues such as sustainability, climate change,resilient infrastructure,technology,and social equity. B&L has helped communities across New York State address these issues and others through comprehensive plan development and code updates.We believe that the most successful plans are developed by communicating openly and frequently with our clients,their steering committees,and their communities.With this communication,we can delve into the improvements that the Town really needs,and provide comprehensive plan and zoning code updates that are relevant,effective,and unified towards the same goals. B&L brings multidisciplinary expertise focused on translating the vision of Queensbury's residents into a meaningful planning document and a land use code that effectuates its implementation.Our planning and public engagement experiennevvorkingvvith1ovvna.citieu,andvi||ugeouoruaaNavvYorkStste'andfamni|iorityvviththeTovvnofQueanobury on transportation and water resources planning will equip us to best assist the Town in bringing forth and aggregating the community's shared vision for the future. B&L has also evolved over the last several years to specifically address climate change resilience throughout our disciplines as local concerns over increased severe weather events continue to grow.Given the TowWs geography amongst mountains,lakes,rivers and development patterns from exurbs, residential subdivisions,seasonal camps,and regional commercial hubs,the influence of climate change is an inevitable consideration layered upon already competing land uses. The project manager and point of contact for our team on this project will be Robert J. Murphy Jr.,AICR Bob can be reached at51O'21B'18O1orrnnurphy@bertonund|oguidice.corm. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or if you would like to speak with us further.Thank you for your consideration of our qualifications.We are eager to continue to expand our working relationship with the Town of Queonubury and look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions or would like to discuss our proposal in greater detail,please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, BARTON & LOGU|D|CE,D.PC. Donald H, Fletcher,RE. Robert J. Murphy Jc,A|CP Senior Vice President Senior Project Community Planner 1D Airline Drive,Suite 2OO,Albany,New York 122OG(office:518-218-1QO11bortmnond|oguidioe.00rn Table of Contents Section 1:Profile of Firm Proposing Page 1-1 Section 2:Qualifications Page 2-1 Similar Experience Page 2-1 Project Team Page 2-5 Quality Control Page 2-14 F References Page 2-14 ._ Section 3:Scope of Services and Proposed Project Schedule Page 3-1 Understanding Page 3-1 Schedule Page 3-10 V Required Forms Page 4-1 4 0 Non-Collusion Form Page 4-1 =` Fees and Compensation:Under Separate Coverly = f An t .C.. i�qM?,q �.,,( lL k• Y S y�y R„,vy,-W''4k C. l C� ISrM����� "..b�ac"r+."�k�•�' +s.,, k S""i".�: kr au Prepared for: Prepared • Town Clerk's Office Barton&Loguidice,D.P.C. Town of Queensbury 10 Airline Drive,Suite 200 742 Bay Road Albany,New York 12205 Queensbury, • 21+ e. ` E Sect*ion 1 Pro ile of Fi rm ro o s i n a 4y R h, Nr 't P � -1 - i7 w,��T QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates Section 1 : Profile of Firm Proposing STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE Barton&Loguidice is a local firm,with headquarters in Syracuse,New York.The work for this project will be performed out of our Albany office located at 10 Airline Drive,Albany, New York.The professionals involved are in compliance with the registration and permit requirements to engage in this project,and B&L is licensed to practice in New York State. Our firm maintains 16 offices throughout the northeast with over 350 staff members total. B&L deeply values our client relationships.We work with our clients to better understand their challenges and find the solutions that best suit their specific needs.As a '• • multidisciplinary consulting firm,we use our expertise in Qr/Q asset management,environmental,facilities,land surveying, Q Q solid waste,sustainable planning and design,transportation, Q Q and water resources to collaborate in a way that allows us to %T11Q Q approach each project from a unique,holistic angle.This level of teamwork translates to fitting solutions that often result in significant cost savings,project feasibility and acceleration, Q Q alternative financing options,and reduced risk. • • 47 Comprehensive Planning Q '' Community sustainability requires an understanding of the relationships between the overlapping systems that make up v a town's relationships and infrastructure.Communities are constantly evolving,and their transportation,infrastructure, utilities,housing,recreation,and other needs often require updates to reflect that change. B&L knows that all ' RESOURCES variables must be taken into account to create an effective comprehensive plan. Our plans identify a municipality's strengths,constraints,and opportunities in order to establish ENVIRONMENTAL a vision for the area's future that fulfills local goals.To do this, we carefully inventory existing conditions,analyze alternatives, I ' and assess improvement feasibility.We believe the best t«� SOLID WASTE! ! way to realize a community vision is through strategically g Y prioritized,time-sensitive measures and small,accomplishable , efforts.This is often more economical and sustainable than SUSTAINABLE PLANN,ING �� undertaking one large project. & DESIGN { To ensure that your comprehensive plan is the best fit for , • . • . your municipality,B&L will collaborate with Town staff and encourage public input. Our context-sensitive approach helps to preserve and enhance scenic,aesthetic,historic,community, ,Cty and environmental resources,while improving safety,mobility, LAND SURVEYING and infrastructure conditions that address the community's wants and needs.Our approach typically includes four major ''. planning efforts: ' • • inventory and analysis; • public participation; ASSET MANAGEMENTx • strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and threats analysis; • and plan development. ( 1-1 . . ` ^ QUEENS0URY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates ~ Parks and recreation master planning ° Permitting and approvals State Environmental Quality `- �`�qEOA)and environmental process compliance 50+ 40+ ° Trail master plans and feasibility studies cmwpacuswmus J PUBLIC MEETINGS LAND USE m ° YVuterfrontdeve|oprnentplanning | PLANNING EFFORTS �ruxmxypno� ro | ° Fair and affordable housing planning ° Utility coordination and expansion The stars shown nn the map below indicate the various « Multinnnda|transportation plans communities across NYSin which B&L has completed ° Transportation accessibility comprehensive plan efforts.VVe have extensive experience ° Alternative energy sourcing and renewable energy across the hnrneru|e state,balancing local values and state ° Wetland delineation regulations to craft tailored,actionable ° Environmental reviews plans for each community.Within several of these municipalities,we Accessible design and planning have also completed land use regulation updates either Zoning and Code Updates concurrently or consecutively Many towns and villages have outdated zoning codes that with local comprehensive cannot provide the control and flexibility they want.When planning efforts. well crafted,zoning codes can be useful tools to shape and foster growth,enhance a community's unique attributes,and especially effective when aligned with the goals set forth in a promote common values among residents.These plans are Q. community's comprehensive plan.To do this,our team often employs a hybrid approach to adopting zoning changes by creating overlay zones and dividing larger districts into smaller districts for a more focused,street by street(or block by block)revitalization effort.This lets a community The professional planning staff at B&L adopt a specific set of regulations for certain streets or is skilled at building public support and ` /vu' streets,such uvuvuvv//tuw//district, consensus,because sections � ^ vvheneiti�|nnpodL�nttnpreeervotheuhenaoter | with the opportunity tobe part of the planning of the community and incorporate existing process.This ��@�����-' —^~� features and struotureaThis overlay district approach projects forward, Our staffincludes several � can also incorporate mixed-use zoning districts and / American Institute ofCertified P|annorei�|CPa\vvhoarevv�(| | ` � ' buildings,which allow combination land use such aaoffice | versed in the most effective land use and planning methods. residential,neighborhood commercial, i dindustrial B&L also employs experienced engineers and environmental comprehensive knowledge and expertise.Our municipal and We strive to provide planning and zoning services that are commercial,and highway commercial. scientists who support our planning projects with their comprehensive planning services include the following: tailored to the needs of our clients and result in positive Public engagement changes to the local landscape.Our zoning projects are Green and sustainable initiatives designed to deliver control over land use,while encouraging Zoning and planning board assistance new development that is compatible with the character Town code updates of the community. Each member of our team has a direct Community design guidelines understanding of the challenges associated with the Downtown revitalization plans implementation of various plans and the enforcement Historic designation of zoning and land use regulations.We assist our clients Geographic information systems(GIS) through every step of the process to form plans that meet Grants assistance and public funding procurement their needs and benefit their communities. Hazard mitigation studies 0 Land use planning 1-2 QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates afX� I • " � mil_"' f �S t4 �-- i '►�" ram.,9 � s - Sustainable Design Community Outreach and Public Participation One of B&L's core design values is pragmatic sustainability. B&L has experience with all aspects of community We approach buildings and sites with the goal of meeting outreach and public participation including public meetings, our client's needs in a way that conserves energy,performs community surveys,design presentations,promotional efficiently,and saves money. B&L is a New York State Energy materials,and project websites.Our knowledgeable Research and Development Authority(NYSERDA) FlexTech technical staff are supported by a talented pool of in-house firm and a member of the United States Green Building graphic designers and writers who prepare presentation Council with several Leadership in Energy and Environmental materials ranging from flyers to websites and presentation Design (LEEDO)accredited team members practicing a boards.With detailed graphic visualizations and clear variety of disciplines.We use our expertise and experience in explanations,the public can see ideas at work.This sustainable and green design to provide services such as: facilitates consensus building and community buy-in • Reduced water usage; while also allowing us to carefully and clearly address . • Habitat preservation; any public concerns and diffuse the potential for volatile • Waste disposal reduction; situations created by a lack of understanding.Our staff Brownfield redevelopment; listens to the needs and wants expressed by residents and • Use n natural day lighting; local businesses and responds with appropriate follow-up • Renewable energy; activities. In doing so,we are able to help our clients move Energy efficient equipment and lighting; forward with their projects. • Recycled materials; ' t<., Sustainable construction; '"� • $h*i ,��,�� �� • Energy efficiency methods such as: • Biogas, i • Landfill gas beneficial use, • Geothermal heating and cooling systems, • Combined heat and power systems, • Gas recovery and gas to energy facilities,and ; • Greenhouse gas inventories; ; • Energy analysis; -- I • Energy management systems control;and L - i • Funding assistance and associated requirements compliance. I 1-3 � �y . a . . » . a, \^» ^\2«« | � ! ( ! � Sect'ilon Qual * e lfications . y\ ¥ : �v y . , . . . . � . .� . x» « QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates section 2; Qualifications EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR PROJECTS TOWN OF COLONIE Town of Colonie Comprehensive Flan Update Colonie,New York The Town of Colonie is the second largest municipality in the Capital Region of New York State,with a population of about 83,000 persons. Client Contact: Situated between the Cities of Albany,Schenectady,and Troy,the Town Planning and Economic has undergone a great deal of change in the last 50 years. In addition to a Development growing population,the Town has a large expanding commercial base,and Town of Colonie is home to the Albany International Airport and other regional destinations. 347 • , Niskayuna •.,, Colonie also has significant natural resources,such as the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and the Mohawk River waterfront,and has an extensive 1 ;Latham,; park and trail system. Maintaining these community assets in the face of continuing change is the ongoing challenge. Total Project Cost: $132,000 In mid-2016,the Town Board undertook an update of its 2005 Comprehensive Plan,and B&L was selected to work with the Completion Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee to lead this effort. B&L worked 2019 with the committee to make current the information about the Town, and to engage the community in this important process.A series of five public workshops were held at locations around the Town to identify the Town's strengths and the issues of concern that should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan Update.The Town also enganged the Siena College Research Institute to work with B&L to develop a community survey that expanded the opportunity for public input.The survey garnered an impressive 30%return rate,The final plan goals and strategies were I created based on the enormous amount of data collected and public feed 1 back on important town-wide issues,and formed the basis of the Final Comprehenvie Plan.The Final Plan,developed entirely through funding by the Town,was adopted by the Town Board in August of 2019. IN OFF s. s I 2-1 QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates TOWN OF MOUNT HOPE Comprehensive Plan and Toning Code Update Mount Hope,New York —VaneGo6w SULIIYaN GIIVNTT 1 uma C7eaaa+.'.+o..nnroy _,�' VaUU1LL J'J OFFW+iAR �� t �- �' � •— • � • t • •t-' • t rwnauan rsN. 'tt Nq E( fjlj tetro4[TIIar! • � • • Y •ot fi i • ,l rrwuru+¢a j coTurcais 4 �M1 fhElhw—v Draft 74 d.g Map The Town of Mount Hope is a vibrant rural community that has conserved active farmland and protected its abundant natural resources and scenic beauty while guiding appropriate residential and commercial growth.The Town sought to update its 1994 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code in order to maintain the rural character,protect natural resources,manage drinking water resources,and encourage appropriate business growth. B&L was retained to guide and facilitate the Town's Steering Committee on the comprehensive planning process.As part of the process,B&L provided supporting research and analysis,facilitated multiple public workshops, prepared graphics,assembled the document,and made edits in response i to relevant comments.The vision and goals set forth in the updated comprehensive plan provided guidance on updating the Town's Zoning Code to help unify town documents and promote successful revisioning. i The updated Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code were adopted in March 2018 and January 2019,respectively. E I Barton&Loguidice 2-2 QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates CITY OF PORT JERVIS AIMIN Uomprehensive Plan and Zoning Port Jervis,New York The City of Port Jervis is located at the confluence of the Neversink and Delaware Rivers in western Orange County,New York. Port Jervis prides itself on its accessibility to nature,affordability,safety,and quaint setting. B&L guided and facilitated the City of Port Jervis in preparing its inaugural f ■• comprehensive plan and an update to its 1978 zoning code.The City's vision included a downtown with vibrant business activity and a mix of building uses with connections to its unique natural environment.The City also sought to create safe,diverse,and affordable neighborhoods • i 1 • .w M • with walkable access and quality civil infrastructure that would encourage economic development and mitigate natural disasters. / ■ B&L advised the Port Jervis Comprehensive Plan Committee(PJCPC) on the comprehensive planning process,undertook supporting research t and analysis,facilitated multiple public workshops,prepared graphics, assembled the plan document,and made edits in response to relevant comments. B&L worked with its subcontractor,Courtney-Strong,Inc.,to prepare online community preference survey content and to moderate the project-specific website to better engage members of the public. '��" _' '�, �+lr1, :,,•i,•"4 mR -its 41 ql 41 gt.i f t '�P 9 ,,,I+•d', I� �f 4 2-3 QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates TOWN OF NEW SCOTLAND Comprehensive Plan Update New Scotland,New York The Town of New Scotland enlisted B&L to update their 2017 Comprehensive Plan to provide a single source document guiding future Town-wide planning and zoning decisions.The purpose of this project was to consolidate the efforts of the Town's Comprehensive Planning Committee and the recommendations of several local plans including ' the 2012 New Scotland Hamlet Plan,the 2014 Town of New Scotland Recreation Master Plan,and the 2016 New Scotland Hamlet Zoning Update. This helped expand the focus to the entire Town of New Scotland. The comprehensive plan update helped the Town more effectively protect, preserve,and enhance natural resources including natural communities, open spaces,scenic areas,and cultural resources such as historic places and scenic roads.The updates also encouraged economic development compatible with the preservation and enhancement of natural and cultural resources including agriculture,tourism,and the revitalization of established community centers. It promoted increased public access to the Hudson River by more effectively planning around the Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail and fostering the development of the Hudson River Valley Greenway Trail System.The r project also helped the Town work with other local communities to develop j mutually beneficial regional strategies for natural and cultural resource protection,economic development(including necessary public facilities and infrastructure),public access,and heritage and environmental education. Because of this project,the Town can more effectively promote awareness among residents and visitors about the Valley's natural,cultural,scenic,and historic resources. lew Scotland �t.�«i+!.e�e.LRNe isa2 i r 2-4 s i i i • i QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates !VILLAGE OF HOOSICK FALLS Hoosick Falls ning Code Update Hoosick Falls,New York The Village of Hoosick Falls recognized that their antiquated Zoning Code had become a barrier to economic development.The Village had not revised its zoning code for nearly 40 years,and the need for a more ■..- e - consistent and easily enforceable code was identified. Funding forthe zoning update project was provided by the Village and by a Hudson River Valley Greenway grant obtained with assistance from B&L. , B&L was retained by the Village to examine the past efforts by the Village to log review and revise its zoning code and past discussions with the Rensselaer County Planning Department about zoning code revisions. A technical memorandum prepared by B&L summarized the document review, compared zoning projects in other New York State villages and cities and " ' ■ " provided a strategy for reaching goals that the Village established. B&L ! also compiled all existing zoning code amendments and incorporated them into the main code document. The final document provided a revised draft zoning code for the Village to review,revise as needed,and eventually adopt.This revision consisted of a reorganization of the code for simplicity and the removal of redundancies. Recommendations for more extensive code revisions were offered in the accompanying technical memorandum. Project highlights • Review of previous and historic zoning update recommendations and related plans • Collaboration with Rensselaer County Planning Department about recommendations for zoning code updates for the Village • Review of existing zoning ordinance,including general reorganization, additions and major modifications • Presentation of alternatives for key issues in current zoning,including , ! problem properties . • Comparison of non-conforming Use and Building Code Sections • Comparison of Zoning Codes in other villages and a small city ■ • Description of visioning process for developing a new zoning code - i • Development of an implementation matrix that outlined and prioritized the _�_ :� - ^_ Village's goals,offered zoning mechanism to help reach the goals,and t suggested potential funding sources for each implementation strategy - `� QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates PROJECT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Town of Queensbury � f Project Manager Officer-in-Charge Robert J. Murphy Jr.,AICP Donald H. Fletcher,P.E. Senior Project Community Planner Senior Vice President Community Planning and Public Engagement Climate Conscious Planning Kaitlyn M. Darcy,AICP y"� E Project Community Planner Jayme Breschard,AICP,CFM Climate Action Specialist/Senior � Managing Community Planner - Daniel E.Theobald 1, Community Planner 11 Zoning and Site Design Technical Support r { Grace E. DeSantis Community Planner 1 Keith F. Ewald, P.L.A.,AICP a Managing Landscape Architect f Graphics and Project Layouts E Leigh G.Jones,P.L.A. Senior Managing Landscape Architect # r 2-5 B . 1 ♦ i • A QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates KEY STAFF MEMBER RESUMES Robert J. Murphy Jr., AICP Senior Project Community Planner Years of Experience:9 Professional Registrations: AICP,American Institute of Certified _ Education: Planners M.A.,Urban and Regional Planning, University of Florida,2011 B.S.,Management,Rensselaer .r Polytechnic Institute,2009 Bob Murphy is a community planner and lead grant writer with Barton&Loguidice. Bob's dual role as planner/grant writer has allowed him to understand the role each play in bringing implementable plans into reality. Bob is an active member of the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association and carries an active certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners(AICP). Lastly,Mr. Murphy currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center and as Historian for the City of Mechanicville. City of Port Jervis Comprehensive Plan Zoning Update Project,Village of Hoosick Falls,New York and Zoning Code Update B&L conducted an analysis of the existing zoning code in B&L guided and facilitated the City of Port Jervis in the Village of Hoosick Falls,Rensselaer County,New York. preparing its inaugural Comprehensive Plan and an Mr.Murphy supported review and analysis of the existing Update to its 1978 Zoning Code.Mr. Murphy advised the code by composing sections of the report,graphically Port Jervis Comprehensive Plan Committee(PJCPC)on displaying recommended code changes,and conducting the comprehensive planning and zoning update process outreach and public participation for the vision of the revised as project manager and led supporting research and code.The project included coordination with an ongoing analysis,facilitation of multiple public workshops,graphics economic revitalization effort,public outreach,coordination preparation,and document assembly. with County Planning staff,and development of draft code language for adoption by the Village. Town of Mount Hope Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Update Comprehensive Plan Update,Town of New Scotland,New York B&L was retained to guide and facilitate the Town's The Comprehensive Plan Update helped the Town more Steering Committee on the comprehensive planning and effectively protect,preserve and enhance natural resources. zoning process to better prepare rural and scenic Mount B&L was retained to organize previous planning efforts Hope for rising development pressures in western Orange and guide a high-powered Steering.Committee toward a County.Mr.Through constant Committee communication complete document update.Mr. Murphy served as co-project and responsive research and analysis,Mr.Murphy and manager and led a series of public workshops in each of the his team assited the Committee in simplifying the Town's Town's four hamlet areas. Comprehensive Plan into a unified vision that provided intuitive guidance for updating the Zoning Code. Comprehensive Plan Update—Phase I,Town of Plattekill, i New York Village of Hoosick Falls Comprehensive Plan The Town of Plattekill engaged B&L in a unique approach and Local Waterfront Revitalization Strategy to updating its Comprehensive Plan to allow grant funding Through an extensive public participation process,Barton to support the effort in phased increments.Mr. Murphy &Loguidice along with the Villages Local Waterfront served as project manager;facilitating Steering Committee Revitalization Committee developed a comprehensive discussion,Community Town Hall for issue identification, community vision and a clear direction for appropriate and Visioning Workshop. future development that brings river-based recreation to the forefront of community and economic development.This Comprehensive Plan Update,Town of Brighton,New York plan serves as the Village's first ever Comprehensive Plan. The Town of Brighton has undertaken a commitment to Mr. Murphy served as project manager. update its Comprehensive Plan.The plan aims to include a strategy for acquired parkland and sustainability and smart growth principles. Mr.Murphy is assisting with data collection,narrative development,and public facilitation. 2-b QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates Donald H. Fletcher, P.E. Officer-in-Charge/Technical Advisor Years of Experience:30 Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer,New York Education: NYSDOT 40 Hour Bridge Inspection B.S.,Civil and Environmental Engineering, Training Course 01 Clarkson University,1992 Mr. Fletcher has extensive experience as a municipal engineer and has progressed hundreds of projects from planning through construction. His expertise includes:Site planning including site layout,utility layout,site grading, and streetscape,SWPPPs. His experience also includes preparation of feasibility studies,maps,plans and reports for formation of utility districts,facilities plans for water and wastewater systems,grant and funding applications,regulatory agency applications,environmental review documents,permit applications,right of way/easement services and contract design drawings and specifications. City of Port Jervis Comprehensive Plan documentation,studies and permitting,transportation and Zoning Code Update,Port Jervis,New York system improvements,stormwater management systems B&L guided and facilitated the City in preparing its inaugural and sanitary sewer,potable water and storm sewer comprehensive plan and an update to its 1978 zoning code. infrastructure. B&L also provides construction inspection The City's vision included a downtown with vibrant business services to ensure general compliance with municipal activity and a mix of building uses with connections to its standards and the approved plans. unique natural environment. Main Street Infrastructure and Redevelopment,Town of Town of Mount Hope Comprehensive Plan Queensbury,New York and Zoning Code Update,Mount Hope,New York B&L assisted with the Main Street infrastructure and B&L was retained to guide and facilitate the Town's steering redevelopment planning project which included water committee on the comprehensive planning and zoning system improvements;sewer district formation;power, process to better prepare rural and scenic Mount Hope for telephone and CTV underground study;and corridor rising development pressures in the area. redevelopment planning. Town of New Scotland Comprehensive Plan Update, Sewer Infrastructure Assessment,Adirondack Gateway i New Scotland,New York Council,New York The comprehensive plan update helped the Town more B&L was retained by the AGC,a coalition of Saratoga, effectively protect,preserve,and enhance natural resources Warren,and Washington Counties to prepare an action including natural communities,open spaces,scenic areas, plan to address the issue of inadequate wastewater/ { and cultural resources including historic places and scenic stormwater treatment and conveyance capacity.The Plan roads.The updates also encouraged economic development included an evaluation of existing conditions and capacities, compatible with the preservation and enhancement of a regional growth assessment,identification of necessary ! natural and cultural resources including agriculture,tourism, improvements,opinions of probable costs,a review of and established community centers.B&L was retained to component WWTP Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term organize previous planning efforts and guide a high-powered Control Plan,and the identification of funding opportunities. steering committee toward a complete document update. Designated Municipal Engineer,Town of Colonie, Rotterdam,Niskayuna,and Guilderland, Village of Altamont and Ellenville,City of Saratoga Springs, and Mechanicville,New York Mr. Fletcher serves as a municipal engineer for these communities.Services include providing engineering review and construction inspection of subdivision and site plan applications on behalf of the municipal planning boards. Engineering review includes all SEQRA and environmental 27 , . . QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates U e Breschard A0CP CFM Climate Action Specialist/Senlor Managing Community Planner Years f Experience:20 Professional Registrations: American Institute of Certified Planners B.A.,Historic Preservation and Geography, Association of State Floodplain A.,Historic Preservation Planning, Manager(CFM),2011 Cornell University,2005 Ms. Breschard is a senior managing community planner with 20 years of experience in project management and community planning. Over the past 20 years she has lead teams;coordinated with municipalities and other project stakeholders;provided a regional approach to economic,social,and environmental concerns;and managed resources, schedules,and budgets. Her specializations include land use,water resources,general municipal planning,local government technical assistance,education and outreach,and training and workshop development and facilitation. Comprehensive Plan Update,Town pf Big Flats,New York* Albany County Climate Resiliency Plan, The Town of Big Flats updated its 2OO6Comprehensive Albany County,New York* Plan with consistent policy development and zoning Working with County staff and m project advisory regulations to ensure the Town has the necessary tools and committee,this resiliency plan will refine and prioritize regulations inplace to make sound land use and economic strategies,define actions,and recommend projects development decisions in the years ahead. Ms. Breoohard necessary tu reduce the impacts of climate impacts. was responsible for project management,including two The plan will include a matrix of prioritized next steps for public workshops,Steering Committee coordination,and county resilience,including potential funding sources and working directly with the Town to ensure all reports and a timeline for implementation,an well oo relevant maps, forms were submitted ina timely fashion. tables,and data.All findings from research and community feedback will ba compiled into o final deliverable. Ms. Climate Action Plan,Phase 1:County Facilities, 8veonhund served aa the Resiliency Specialist,based on Monroe County,New York* familiarity with the DOS Countywide Resiliency Planning Development uf Phase 1 for the County's Climate Action Grant Program,and provided technical expertise and Plan sought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support services for the identification and development nf strengthen resiliency;address both mitigation and climate actions and projects. adaptation;and create goals,actions,and policies that are innovative and achievable for government operations. For Environmental Planner,Inter-Science Research Associates, | Phase 1,Ms. 8cemohurd was responsible for deytu-day Dnc.,Southampton,New York* | management of the project and for leading all community Specializing Vn the sensitive environmental concerns � engagement and meeting activities.The team created u of Long Island's East End,this consulting firm provides | i plan that provides o clear path for tnunaitioninQtn Phase 2: planning,zoning,and environmental services una � i Countywide Climate Action Plan and a long-term vision. contractual basis to private individuals,buoineoaeo / |t o /� t xx u � vo� | municipalities,—' nonprofit organizations. - '--- - - Historic Preservation Guidebook,Village of Johnson City, scope of work included New York* nf local, and federal wetlands and environmental Complementary tu the ongoing work in the Village uf permit applications;environmental assessment forms JohnaonCityfortheBuaineoo|nmpruvennentDiatriotouuar- friendly Historic Preservation Guidebook was developed assistance;natural resource planning;zoning and land use 10 highlight the benefits nf historic preservation and best studies;commercial and residential site planning; practices for historic building owners. Ms. Bnemchuvdwas field investigations;and project management. the primary point of contact,responsible for overall project management,including key milestones and deadlines for *Projects performed with a previous employer the development of materials needed. QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates Keith F. Ewald, P.L.A., AICP Managing Landscape Architect "- - Years of Experience:18 Professional Registrations: .... Professional Landscape Architect,New Education: York,2011 B.S.,Urban Regional Analysis and Planning,SUNY Buffalo,2001 - - ' Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.),SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry,2006 Mr. Ewald has been integral in the planning,design and outreach related to urban design projects,transportation planning, and various green infrastructure and sustainable project practices.The last several years,Keith has been leading B&L's efforts on green infrastructure projects,collaborating alongside B&L engineers,local leaders,regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations(MPO's),and State agencies such as the Environmental Facilities Corporation,Keith has developed a thorough and extensive knowledge of the design practices of green infrastructure,trail and greenway design and construction, complete street retrofits,and long range planning and implementation initiatives. Comprehensive,Master Planning,and Community Revitalization that allowed officials and the public to help develop the Mr. Ewald has been assigned to various land planning Plan.The Plan will serve as an updated comprehensive and design projects across New York State including source of community information that can be used by community comprehensive plans for the Towns of Aurelius, the Village,Town,County,and/or State to secure funding Vernon,Ira,and Cato;corridor management plans for the from various programs and to market the area to potential Towns of Lysander and Aurelius;downtown revitalization development interests and entrepreneurs.The Plan studies and designs for the Villages of Tupper Lake and provides guidance for future development and encourages Ellenville,and the Hamlet of Au Sable Forks in the Town recreation opportunities and open space preservation and of Jay,multi-modal trail and transportation plans for the management in an effort to enhance the overall quality of Villages of Tupper Lake and Pulaski,as well as the Towns life.Mr. Ewald was project manager. of Lysander,Dryden,and Marcellus. Comprehensive Plan/Commercial Design Guidelines, Comprehensive Plan Update,Town of Brighton,New York Village of Chittenango,New York The Town of Brighton has undertaken a commitment to B&L developed the Village of Chittenango Comprehensive update its Comprehensive Plan in order to stay current Plan to serve as the centerpiece of the community j with development trends and the needs of the community. development planning process,stating the community's The plain aims to include a strategy for acquired parkland development goals and outlining public policies for guiding and sustainability and smart growth principles.The Town future growth. B&L then assisted the Village of Chittenango applied for and received a Cleaner Greener Communities in the formulation,adoption and implementation of site (CGC),Phase II Implementation Grants,and Category 2: improvement and architectural design guidelines for their Comprehensive Planning funding from New York State historic downtown and primary transportation corridors. Energy Research and Development Authority(NYSERDA). The guidelines were developed in response to a need B&L is prime consultant for a team working with the Town, identified during planning phases to develop a set of unique } { community,and stakeholders on a vision statement, standards that would allow the Village to make informed sustainability goal,the updated plan,and SEQRA.We and sound design decisions during the development review developed the project website(www.envisionbrighton.org) process. Upon completion of the guidelines,B&L assisted to ensure constant communication with the public. with zoning law updates,to help them implement the Mr. Ewald is project manager. design guidelines. Mr. Ewald was project manager. i Joint Comprehensive Plan,Town and Village of Naples, New York To ensure that Naples retains and enhances its scenic, rural environment and secure economic stability,B&L facilitated development of the Joint Comprehensive Plan updating earlier separate plans over a period of six months and utilized a public visioning/scoping process I 2-9 Barton&Loguidice QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates Daniel E. Theobald Community Planner II Years of Experience:3 Education: M.A.,Urban and Regional Planning —University at Buffalo,2018 { B.A.,History— Le Moyne College,2011 Mr.Theobald is a community planner with 3 years of progressive experience in municipal planning and community development. He has assisted in the preparation and completion of comprehensive plans,master plans,and brownfield opportunity assessments. His knowledge of grant opportunities for different planning and engineering related projects have provided funding for various communities throughout New York. Dan's data collection and analysis skills paired with a proficiency in ArcGIS and Adobe Suite has assisted him in generating various site analysis maps,presentations,and reports. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Update,City of Port Jervis, Mr.Theobald was the lead in writing an application for New York the Town which secured funding for Phase I of its first B&L provided planning and design services to assist the Comprehensive Plan. Funding was secured through the City with their Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Update. Hudson River Valley Greenway grant and Dan helped Services included Project Coordination and Committee complete the first phase of the project and is currently Meetings;Community Participation;Training for Local assisting in its second phase. Boards and Staff;Analysis of Existing Codes,Plans,and Physical Inventory,Vision,Goals,and Recommendations; LWRP Update and Comprehensive Plan,Village of Ilion,New York Draft and Final Comprehension Plan Update and Revised The Village was awarded funding through the DOS LWRP Land Use Code;and SEQRA Compliance and Plan Adoption. program in order to update their LWRP and Comprehensive Mr.Theobald assisted in creating the comprehensive plan, Plan. Mr.Theobald assisted the Village in writing the grant revising the zoning code,and updating the zoning districts. application which centered on enhancing riverfront access, expanding housing options,and downtown revitalization. Comprehensive Plan Update,Town of Colonie,New York B&L was selected to work with the Comprehensive Plan Village of Sherman.Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee to update of its 2005 Comprehensive Mr.Theobald assisted with a successful grant application Plan. B&L worked with the committee to make current the to fund the development of a Comprehensive Plan for the information about the Town,and to engage the community. Village of Sherman.Funding was secured through DEC's Mr.Theobald was involved in a series of public workshops . Climate Smart Communities Program.The successful . held around the Town to identify the Town's strengths application leveraged recent infrastructure improvements, and the issues of concern that should be addressed. Mr. the Village's rural character,its proximity to regional trails, ITheobald assisted in completing.,the comprehensive plan and the public's support of a Comprehensive Plan. i and'updating the Town's maps. Kinderhook Creek Recreational Resources Inventory, Town of Plattekill Comprehensive Plan Update—Phase I Kinderhook,New York The Town of Plattekill engaged B&L in a unique approach The Villages of Kinderhook and Valatie sought to identify to updating its Comprehensive Plan to allow grant funding existing recreational resources and plan for improvements to support the effort in phased increments. Phase 1 of the focused on the Kinderhook Creek corridor running through two-phase Update produced the Town of Plattekill Needs both communities.This effort leveraged funding for a Assessment and Community Visioning Report which will joint Local Waterfront Revitalization Program in late 2019. form the first half of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr.Theobald The project included public engagement and,resulted assisted in the public participation process of the project in a number of general recommendations for resource as well as drafting the report which included mapping, preservation and shoreline resiliency improvements. graphics,and document assembly. Mr.Theobald assisted in facilitating public outreach, supporting research,and writing the final Kinderhook Creek Recreational Resources Inventory report. 2-10 QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates Kaitlyn M. Darcy, AICP Project Community Planner Years of Experience:5 Professional Registrations: AICP,American Institute of Certified Education: Planners M.S.,City and Regional Planning,Cornell University,2016 r, B.A.,Environmental Design,University at Buffalo,2014 Ms.Darcy is a community planner working with the Sustainable Planning and Development practice area of B&L. Her primary role is to assist with all planning and zoning related projects,including but not limited to,comprehensive plans, zoning codes,transportation plans,farmland plans,municipal assistance,and grant writing. In the fulfillment of this role Katie helps to draft and edit plan material,research and analyze community data,create interpretive maps and graphics, assess local land use regulations,and co-facilitate public engagement efforts. Comprehensive Plan,Town of Greece,New York (NYSDOS) Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.The The Town of Greece undertook an update to its strategy articulates a community vision for the revitalization Comprehensive Plan beginning in 2018,and is anticipated and future of LeRoy's waterfront and downtown area,and to be adopted in 2020.The Plan envisions a future for to establish an implementable strategy for realizing this the Town through four key priority areas:economic vision.The strategy includes both policy and program as development,infrastructure and services,housing,and well as capital improvement project recommendations. waterfront development.A series of goals for each priority Additionally,future land use recommendations were was developed to provide the Town with a concise and provided to further advance the goals and objectives of targeted strategy for achieving the vision for the community this planning effort. Katie assisted in document production as outlined in the Plan.A development framework was and the recommendations section of the report,as well as also included in the plan that highlights desired land use public engagement efforts. patterns for the future. Katie was involved in all phases of the project,including public engagement efforts. Zoning Code,Village of Hamburg,New York In 2019,The Village of Hamburg undertook its first Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code,Village of Pittsford, comprehensive code update since the early 2000's.This New York code update implemented the land use and character On November 21 st,2019 the Village of Pittsford adopted recommendations from the 2012 Comprehensive Plan. a new comprehensive plan and zoning code that were Katie served as a team member for this project,and developed concurrently.This ambitious undertaking assisted in draft zoning code developments and public consisted of three key elements:1)A plan that reflects engagement efforts. various initiatives that have been completed since the 2002 plan was adopted;2)The development of a detailed Zoning Code,Town of Manchester,New York subarea plan for Shoen Place;and 3)a complete revision In 2019,The Town of Manchester undertook its first of Chapter 210 of the Village Code(zoning).The resulting comprehensive code update since 1989.This code update documents provide an unprecedented level of coordination implemented the land use and character recommendations between planning and zoning in the Village and an from the 2016 Joint Village and Town Comprehensive unparalleled level of protection of its historic character. Plan,and seeks to align with the Villages of Clifton Springs Katie assisted in the development of the Comprehensive and Shortsville Zoning Codes. Katie served as a team f Plan document and in public engagement efforts. member for this project,and assisted in draft zoning code developments and public engagement efforts. Downtown and Waterfront Revitalization Strategy, Village of LeRoy,New York In December 2020,a Waterfront and Downtown Revitalization Strategy was finalized for the Village of LeRoy;a planning document that is intended to guide the enhancement of both the Oatka Creek waterfront as well as the downtown area of the Village.The planning effort was funded through the New York State Department of State B 2-11 1 1 • i! QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and land Use Codes Updates Grace E. DeSantis Community Planner I i Years of Experience:2 Master of Urban Planning,Specializations: Environmental and Land Use Planning, Education: Urban Design&Physical Planning, B.S.in Environmental Science, Advanced Certificate:Sustainability,State ' Environmental Planning and Management, University of New York at Buffalo,2020 Minors:Applied Geographic Information Systems,Spanish,State University of New d , - York at Plattsburgh,2017 Ms. DeSantis personifies the B&L strategic goal of merging environmental science with community design to address issues of climate adaptation and environmental justice. Ms. DeSantis believes that strategically developed green infrastructure has the capacity to restore natural systems within urban environments and provide economic,recreational, and ecological services to communities.Her academic and professional work has focused on how green spaces improve human and environmental health by mitigating stormwater runoff,capturing air pollution,reducing wind speeds,and minimizing the urban heat island effect. Zoning Code Update,Town of Tonawanda,New York Comprehensive Plan and Code Update, With a nearly 40-year-old Zoning Code,the Town of City of Lockport,New York Tonawanda is currently in the process of evaluating and B&L is currently assisting the City of Lockport with updates updating its zoning regulations.The intent of the project to both its Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code.Updating is to ensure that the Town's land use regulations are in these documents simultaneously is a best practice that alignment with the Town's vision for future development ensures the Plan and Code are in alignment with one and reflects the findings and recommendations of another and working towards common goals.As part of recent planning initiatives,such as the Town's Brownfield this monumental effort,the Lockport community is being Opportunity Area(BOA) Nomination Plan,Waterfront Land engaged early on and throughout the update process via Use Plan,and Comprehensive Plan.This Zoning Code a project website,public meetings,and a series of public Update effort includes three phases:(1)the identification input tools.Grace has been deeply involved in the public of key issues through public engagement and existing plan engagement component of this project by designing and reviews,(2)Town-wide Zoning Code revisions(including managing the project website,preparing materials for map revisions),and (3) additional community feedback public events,and developing and implementing a variety of followed by Zoning Code refinement and adoption.Grace community surveying tools. has been involved in multiple aspects of Tonawanda's ongoing Zoning Code Update,including the development Comprehensive Plan Update,City of Fulton,New York and analysis of a Community Preference Survey and For the City of Fulton,B&L is assisting the City with an conducting GIS analyses and map revisions. update of its 18-year-old Comprehensive Plan.This process includes a number of public outreach events; f Zoning Code Update,Town of Pittsford,New York the drafting of a community profile that analyzes the The Town of Pittsford's Zoning Code Update is an ongoing City's existing conditions;the identification of a vision, i effort to reflect emerging market trends and current- policies,objectives,and action items;and the creation of day development preferences in the Towns land use a community development strategy.For this effort,Grace I regulations.The project includes substantial public input, has been heavily involved in the design and compilation of which has been facilitated through a project website the document,including the development of visual maps to populated with online engagement tools,including an support the narrative. interactive map. In addition to conducting background research that will inform the update of the Zoning Code, Comprehensive Plan Update,Town of Clarkson,New York Grace has been responsible for managing the project The planning effort for the Town of Clarkson focuses on website,developing public outreach tools,and analyzing finding a balance between development and preservation. and summarizing public input. Grace has been involved in Clarkson's Comprehensive Plan Update since the kick-off and has,thus far,contributed to the drafting of the Plan's Community Profile and Vision and Goals sections.As part of the planning process,Grace also developed a Community Survey and was responsible for analyzing the results. 2-12 QUEENSBURY l Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates Leigh G. Jones, P.L.A. Senior Managing Landscape Architect r�rr Years of Experience:24 Professional Registrations: Professional Landscape Architect,New Education: York No.2008 "' r ) M.L.A. Landscape Architecture,SUNY ESF, 1997 B.A.,Mathematics,University of Vermont, 1993 Ms.Jones has taken the role of Project Manager on her jobs and is involved in all phases of design from preliminary conceptual design to construction phase documents and construction administration. Her work includes client liaison preparation of schematic site plans,technical specifications,budget estimates,and construction documents. Ms.Jones regularly coordinates her work with other consultants including architects and engineers to service her municipal(Town, Village and City)clients and their Parks and Recreation Departments,School Districts,and private clients.She has extensive experience with the design and detailing of site layout,grading and drainage plans,public parks,streetscapes, open spaces,playgrounds,plant materials,and all hardscape components of the design. Parks Accessibility Plan,New Rochelle,New York 9-11 Memorial,Harmon Park,Pelham,New York Leigh headed the B&L team that worked with the City of (urban park and memorial) —Project Manager on this New Rochelle on their Parks Accessibility Plan focusing project to transform an existing underutilized public on their 10-Minute Walk Campaign.The Plan looks at park space into a memorial to commemorate the local overcoming barriers to ensure that all of their residents are residents who lost their lives in the terrorist attack within a 10 minute walk of a New Rochelle Park.The project on 11 September 2011. Responsible for the design focuses on identifying new bike lanes and pedestrian and all associated construction documents. Involved corridors,as well as,wayfinding signage to provide these coordination with local focus groups to develop design. connections.This Final Report has been used by the City to Pocket Park,Pelham,New York(urban plaza)—Project pursue grants and funding. Manager on a small urban plaza to transform an underutilized space into a gathering place within the Town. Public Spaces Design Leigh has been a part of the design of many public New Castle Trail Way,Chappaqua,NY spaces throughout her career.She has managed the Leigh is the Project Manager and heading the B&L team following projects,as well as others,from design through tasked to create a Feasibility Study for a multi-use construction services to provide the municipalities with pedestrian trail way traversing a portion of the Westchester new designs and revitalizations of existing open spaces. County Trunk Line corridor,passing through a variety of Many of these projects also included additional amenities landscapes including on-road portions,off-road trails including site furnishings(including benches,bike racks, through wooded areas and boardwalks through wetlands. trash receptacles,etc.),hardscape materials,pavement The proposed Trail Way is approximately 1.5 miles long markings,wayfinding signage,interpretative signage,and and will connect two(2) key areas of Chappaqua allowing landscaping (planting plans and plant lists): residents and visitors to commute safely off-roads while • offering a trail for recreational purposes.B&L is working Mamaroneck Avenue Streetscape,White Plains,New with the Town of New Castle,key stakeholders,a Trail York(urban streetscape)— Project Manager on this Way committee,and the public to gather information and revitalization project of a five(5)block segment of this to garner support.The Feasibility Study,complete with busy avenue. Responsible for all tasks at all stages an environmental report,a safety and liability report,and of the project,from design development through associated probable costs of construction will be used by construction documentation. the Town to pursue funding opportunities moving forward. Tyrone Crabb Memorial Park,Newburgh,New York (urban park,plaza,and playground)— Project Manager on this project to create a neighborhood park in the heart of the historic district of the City of Newburgh. The design was created through extensive collaboration with the City's interested groups. Responsible for all phases of the project from design development through construction documentation. r , 2-13 i ! • 1 ^ ' ' ' 0>KJEEy0SBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land K�mm ��odmm-K��d�tem AVAILABILITY OF STAFF CLIENT REFERENCES VVe have sufficient staff and resources available to meet the JmsepbLaCioha project schedule.The team will have adequate capacity to Former Director of Planning and Economic Development for complete this project. the Town ofCo|onie 518'270'3800x122 QUALITY CONTROL ]|auivito@watorv|iot.00m B&L has implemented a quality control system that requires all projects complete VsUarieMoginnbn ' on impartial review process at key project Director of Community Development Agency phases.Quality delivery of projects iathe City of Port Jervis responsibility of the program manager 845'868'4024 and the ofhoerin'chargeVf the practice direotor@pjoda.org area.An established schedule of project progress reviews iaa requirement of the quality control system. Conducting Matthew Howell quality assurance/quality cont[o|(OA/Q[)reviews ofkey Town Supervisor deliverables provides o level mf independent assurance Town Vf Mount Hope that the project do|ivery}oofhighqua|ity,nntirne,and 845'386-2211 within budget,QA/DC procedures extend beyond major aupervimor@1ovvnofrnVunthope.org project milestones to encompass project planning,funding opportunities,operation and maintenance needs and costs, Douglas LaGrange and other project deliverables to ensure quality results for Supervisor the project. Town of New Scotland 518-430'4889 ! / . | ' � ` . �44 ! vw < . . .� 7-7! w � 3 7 . © » QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates Secvon Q Scope of Services Proposed Project Schedule COMPONENT 1: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE TASK 2. INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS—RFP Tasks#1.2 TASK 1.PROJECT KICK-OFF AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT This task consists of a review and analysis of existing PLAN(PEP)—RFP Task#1.1 social,economic,and environmental conditions within the Town.Although listed as Task 2,our team will begin The first meeting with the Comprehensive Plan and Codes reviewing this information at the start of the process. Steering Committee(CPCSC)will be the formal project Typical information considered includes: kick-off(CPCSC Meeting#1).With the CPCSC,we will refine the project schedule,identify existing plans and Existing Plans and Studies. Review and synthesize studies for review,and facilitate a Strengths,Weaknesses, the relevant elements of the Town's existing Opportunities,and Threats(SWOT) brainstorming session. Comprehensive Plan and previously completed plans and studies,as well as local zoning and land use This exercise is beneficial for two reasons. First,it provides regulations.This summary will help inform the vision an initial opportunity for our team and the CPCSC to work and goals of the updated plan,while also identifying together and build a relationship while we get caught sections of the existing Comprehensive Plan that up on the direction and discussion already covered by should be retained,removed,or revised.As noted in the the CPCSC at previous meetings.Second,it provides an RFP,these documents include: early indication of what issues and opportunities are of greatest importance to the Town of Queensbury.As part » 2007 Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Plan. of this task we will also work with the CPCSC and Town Adopted August 6,2007.Saratoga Associates. Staff to develop a draft Public Engagement Plan(PEP). » 2008 Hudson River and Champlain Feeder Canal The completed PEP will identify key stakeholders,include Regional Waterfront Plan.July 2008.The Chazen a schedule for public meetings and events,and outline the Companies and Elan Planning&Design, Inc. tales and responsibilities of involved parties. » 2014 Town Board Resolution 121 2014- Sustainable Complete Streets Policy » 2014 Smart Growth American Technical Assistance _ Memo— Main Street. May 2014 » 2015 Adirondack Gateway Council Pathways to Master EIS Progress-Series Puns. Itmlmnmx+ui unwn� 5 » 2016 Exit 18 Rezone Study. February 2016. Prepared for A/GFTC by CHA Landscape Design » 2016 Queensbury South Brownfield Opportunity 3-DVlsuals f services Renderings Area Pre-Nomination Study.The Chazen Companies. • � » 2016 Hudson-Ciba Waterfront Revitalization Plan. The Chazen Companies. Ecology l » 2019 Town of Queensbury Workforce Housing &Wetlands Waterfront Development Strategy,January 2019 g=° > 2019 Warren County Pathway Corridor Project, August 2019. Creighton Manning » Current Studies Compliance Parking 0 South Queensbury BOA Nomination Study Facilities 0 ASCT Study 0 Glen Lake Watershed Management Plan Historic 0Lake George Watershed Study(LGLCRPB) sit H•Modal Interpretation Recreation Transportation 0 Forward Together Initiative:LCLGRPB s New Facilities Resiliency Initiative to Help Businesses ® --4�1- 0 EDC Warren County Housing Working Group 0 Warren County Housing Needs and Demand Analysis Plan (pending CDBG grant application award in Fall 2021) 3-1 I ^ . , ^ QUEENSBURlyI Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates ^ General Improvements to communications,broadband,and utilities to foster a Sustainable Community. V Access toTransportation ~ General conditions of roads,parking, demand for public transit,accident rates/ dangerous road segments,proposed development,regional transportation plans and infrastructure condition. 0 Pedestrian and bicycle circulation and -- — problem areas such aa increased traffic will ^ Demographics and Economic Trends.Review be analyzed ato high level and areas for and augment,where needed,the local population, future study will beidentified. household,and income data already compiled bythe Town and CPC8O.including comparisons toregional ^ Land Use and Zoning.Assess the existing type and trends and conditions.Included in this summary iaa character of land use and zoning in the Town.Land uses review of recent residential,commercial,and industrial explored will include not only residential,commercial, development for the Town and region.This initial and industrial uses,but also environmentally critical economic analysis io important for developing future areas,educational,recreational,and historical resources. land use,utility,and transportation recommendations This assessment will be paired with oo analysis ofthe that can support or redirect investment oanocaaoory� TbvviYs zoning code to create a foundation for the zoning Understanding local demographic and market trends code amendment effort. io important 10 ensure the Towns long-term economic goals are well-informed and obtainable. » Specific Areas ofConcern V Land Use ^ Environmental Conditions.Identify the location ofwater ^ Undeveloped property and resources,such oo lakes,streams,and wetlands,on conservation lands well ao other critical natural features.Our team will bo ^ Reuse mrre purpose of properties ' responsible for analysis of the conditions,opportunities, ^ Commercial uses in residential area and constraints of such environmental resources on 0 Fair and Affordable Housing infrastructure,investment,and quality of life. Increased housing choices D Specific Areas of Concern Maintenance of neighborhood 0 Wetlands character areas 0 Stormw�ter management Seek a competitive edge,adequate 0 Open space recreation,overall livability, review of 0 Climate change physical development required for 0 Parks and Recreation sustainability 0 Preserves Principles of sustainability(i.e.the sustainable community,as defined by Public Infrastructure.Conduct a high level assessment the American Planning Association) of public facilities and infrastructure located within 0 Historic Designations the Town,which is important and standard to any Identify intrinsic value and resident Comprehensive Plan.This includes the local water and views on historic resources in our sewer system,parks and recreation facilities,community community,and identify connection to services/resources,and multi-modal transportation continued economic development and network.The team will contact the appropriate local connection to neighborhood identities and regional officials regarding identified deficiencies, and future development practices planned capital projects,and future needs,as necessary. Draft Community Profile and Memo >) Specific Areas of Concern D The information collected in the previous tasks 0 Technology/Communications/Utilities will be incorporated into the Community Profile 3-2 , QUEE80SBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land U-seCodmm Updates ' section of the Plan. |tia anticipated our team will While the timing and scheduling of the discovery sessions creedeaseheaofG|Sbesemmapa-andinfoonaphk:s will be determined bx the CPCSC and Town Staff,vxe to clearly and concisely illustrate the inventory suggest and assume some combination df the following- and ona|yaiodota.Atanminirnunmthiovvi||ino|ude during the Comprehensive Plan Component of the project: graphics of community data and trends eowell an maps nf the Tovvn'o existing environmental ^ Online Community Survey � features,infrastructure and utilities,rnubi-rnodo| ^ Key Person Interviews—stakeholder database iomdeliverable transportation network,community resources,land to Town tobe-used for implementation of the plan � use,and zoning. � ^ Four Public Meetings(One Virtual Kickoff P|K8^Two Workshops,One Open House) The community profile io intended tobeanoverVimvvof » Pandemic accommodations will ba made om relevant topics rather than an exhaustive,detailed study nf necessary;Virtual public meetings may ba held using the existing conditions.A draft community profi|e,ino|udinQ BQUo Zoom Professional license which enables e summary of implications,will be provided prior toCPO8C interactive features like polling and Q0A. Meeting#2 for review. Revisions will be made asnecessary Pub|ioHeahngs—twopub|icheedngsereamt V&a based onCPOSCcomment. � � required element nfa comprehensive plan updote..ona 'must be held atthe steering committee level prior to their TASK 3.PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT—RFP Task#T-3. recommendation tV the town board.a second must be Encouraging open public participation in the 'planning' � �� then held at the town board level prior tUadoption. process allows residents,business owners,community � ^ Updates for town vvebmitm and social media accounts leaders,and other stakeholders to become invested in � ^ Updates to Planning board,zoning board mfappeals, the process. |tiairnportontlo engage in dialogue with.the- town board public to help build community consensus ond,mupport The results of Task 3 will include all public outreach and of the resulting p|an's vision and roconnnmendot|ono. vementotinnnnaterio|aavvo||000 Public Input Sunnnma[y wit h � |n the event that in-person community engagement occur ot targeted stages of the project. io not possible due 1oCOV|D'1g.vve will-work with � the Town to utilize other outreach techniques.These techniques may include online meetings and workshops | / rather than in'peraoneyenta. ' . ` QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates TASK 4.VISION AND POLICY FRAMEWORK-RFP Task#1.4 Discussion of zoning changes to facilitate housing Utilizing the appropriate sections of the existing development in response to demand,including Comprehensive Plan,as identified by the CPCSC,Town,and workforce housing.Recommendations should build public,our team will prepare a Draft Policy Framework.At upon those included in the 2019 Affordable Housing CPCSC Meeting#3,the vision,policies,and objectives will Strategy. be introduced and discussed.This phase of the planning Sustainability Elements in accord with Action PE6 of the process is very important in determining the overall NYS Climate Smart Communities program. structure,framework,tone,and direction of the updated Consideration of performance based zoning standards Comprehensive Plan;therefore,the discussion for each of as well as incentive zoning standards for appropriate the policy areas is expected to be substantive. areas of the Town. • Consideration of the 2021 Low Impact Development We will conduct a pair of workshops to solicit feedback (LID)Committee Final Report:Recommended Code from the public on the Draft Vision and Policy Framework Amendments. as well as some initial elements of the Community Climate Smart Resiliency Planning,as recommended by Development Strategy and Implementation Plan. the New York State Climate Smart Communities program. A visioning workshop is intended to introduce the project, , allow for participation at an important stage of the planningh effort,and encourage the public to remain involved _ throughout the process.A workshop agenda may include: • Overview of project process,timeline and scope; • Summary of information gathered to date; • Facilitation of a SWOT exercise; E r ' • Facilitation of visual Community Preference Survey(CPS); and/or s � • Coordination of discussions,activity stations,or brainstorming sessions by topic areas,such as sustainability,land use,economic development,and --- -"-=- transportation. The B&L team will conduct a local law gap analysis for components specific to Action PE6 of the Climate Smart TASK 5.TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION ITEMS-RFP TASK#1.5 Communities program as part of this task.The following During the Community Profile,Vision and Policy policy types will be examined: Framework,and Community Development Strategy and Implementation Plan Tasks,the B&L Team will work Zoning Districts with the Town address following specific topic areas as Waterfront,Conservation,and/or Environmental i indicated in the RFP: Overlay Districts • Site Plan Review • The review of recommendations included in the 2007 Subdivisoin Regulations y Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Plan,including an Local Waterfront Consistency Review Law analysis of task accomplishments. Flood Damage Prevention • The consolidation of current zoning districts where Stormwater MS4 Permit practical into better defined,inclusive districts,and the Environmental Review creation of a new comprehensive zoning map reflecting these zone consolidations/re-creations. One of our core company approaches is to tie state and • A simplification of the overall land use approval process federal grant funding to our plans and studies-much like associated with the administration,interpretation and the Town has already done to a degree with the Climate enforcement of the Town's land use ordinances. Smart Communities program.All recommendations • Evaluation and refinement of corridor design standards developed in B&L-prepared plans have an eye toward for the Town's commercial and transportation corridors. potential implementation grant funding-the Town of • Evaluation of existing public water and sewer infrastructure Queensbury Comprehensive Plan and Code Update will be and their capacity to support future development as no different. allowed under current and proposed zoning. 3-4 i 1 i 1 • 1 . . . ' QUGENS8|URY | Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes U�d�t�m � TASK 6`COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY(C0S) tools,standards,and policies necessary to achieve the AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN—RFP Task#1,6 Towns vision.Zoning code updates recommended AtCPCSC Meetings#4 and#5 our team will refine aDraft at this stage will bm noted and incorporated into the CDS and Implementation Plan.While itia expected that the, amendment process,aeapplicable. input and preferences of the Town will bo reflected inthese sections,our team will also present additional concepts ^ Implementation Plan.One uf the key components of and ideas based un land use best practices,eua1ainabi|i1y, the plan update will be the identification nfactions ' and resiliency planning. necessary to implement the vision,policies,and development strategy ofQuaanubury. Our monx COS COMPONENTS CDS team will identify a series of action items based on public input and the Cnnnnouni1y "~- Profile tu achieve the vision outlined in Task 5.With CPCSC guidance,this will « '=°"ro"" at result inaprioritized Implementation Plan or Matrix,with timelines,responsible -mied w~ActiAty K parties,partners,and/or funding sources A Industrial Wt..~ --'---' for each item. lF~ The Implementation Plan will outline potential capital expenditures, :qpprtunities Nprograms,projects,and policy initiatives V ~^~~~:^-~^~ � �~'w"s.=" necessary for|ong�errnsuccess.Topics ' Nonresidential Buildin recommended for future study will also be outlined in this section of the Plan.This information will be organized inevisually interesting and user-friendly format no community leaders and residents may � � � n� / ' � w,/�+��a Milesunderotandthoneoe000rynoxtotepoand | 'P.A'»Open,,'^^ -N� beoonnechanopionoof the Plan,keeping it � '~~.~~~..~. �_| �°+u�" �uvnpm=�� ��� wm.`�� ^�� in action and"off the shelf! " � = N."o-o°C.a",.mAct;,+Content __. City«,""j^ry � 'Zo�����&°* -__ flood / elicaMe°mCo==+Ros=°s RA Line �����,��AFTCOMPREHENSIVEp��� ��n�°,'r-*.*+���m..+~~� �� Trolls —RFP Taek#1.7 The Draft Comprehensive Plan will � | ^ Community Development Strategy.ACDSoutlines combine the Community Profile,Policy Framework, / ' the preferred pattern and character nf future land Community Development Strategy,and Implementation | . uses and development in the Town.This section of Plan into one document.Our team will also draft a brief ' the comprehensive plan may include graphics,maps, executive summary of the Plan to include in the final and supporting narratives. |t should be noted that document.The Draft Plan will be provided to the CPCSC for | the purpose nfo community enhancement orfuture their review and comment at CPCSC Meeting#6. land use strategy io not to prescribe land use and development parcel by parcel.Rather,itia intended to TASK 8. COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE AND CPCSC PUBLIC beo general indication nf land use areas designated for preservation,investment,nr change overtime. Incorporating input from the CPCSC obtained in Task 7,our Queenabury'o strategy may include,but io not limited to, team will refine the Draft Comprehensive Plan.This Plan the identification of protected lands,mixed-use activity will be reviewed and formally recommended to the Town centers,commercial corridors,low,medium,and mixed Board at the seventh meeting of the CPCSC. It is important density neighborhoods,and transportation networks to note that NYS Town Law§272-A stipulates that if a The CDS will ultimately provide a road map for special development,enhancement,and preservation activities, plan or plan update,that committee must hold its own guiding decision-makers and identifying the regulatory public hearing prior to referral of the plan to the Town . . , QUGENXSBURY | Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates Board.To ensure compliance with this section ufNYSLaw, TASK 1D.FINAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN—RFP Tasks#1,8 vve propose CPCSC Meeting#7bo advertised uaaPublic Revisions will be made 10 the Draft Plan,ao necessary,tu Hearing and result ino formal resolution bv the Committee incorporate any feedback obtained in Tasks 8org. recommending the Draft Comprehensive Plan for approval by the Town Board. TASK11:TOWN BOARD PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION —RFP Taoh#1.8 - While the public hearing ioa technical step inthis At this point in the planning process the Town Board iu process,vve have found that this in easily paired with a required to hold V public hearing.Our team will prepare more informal and interactive outreach method,such mo the meeting materials and facilitate the public hearing aa a community open house. Depending upon COV|D-1g desired 6v the Board. Upon adoption by resolution,our restrictions,vve may hold these meetings in-person oo team will provide the Town with the final version ofthe the same day or virtually.Typically the open house im updated Comprehensive Plan. a free-form format,where attendees are able toview and comment on Draft Plan material at their leisure.VVe recommend breaking up the Draft Plan by section ortopic area tu create smaller,manageable activity stations where meaningful feedback may beobtained. TASK 0,SEQR COMPLIANCE AND COUNTY REFERRAL- 0FP Tasks#1'B The Project Team will complete o long Environmental Assessment Form(EAF)for the action(a),00 required by NYS Law.A full Environmental Impact Statement(E|S)ionot anticipated and io not included in the scope of this project.|f un EIS were deemed necessary,additional negotiation would be required.Also required byNYS General Municipal Law (G230'rn)io the referral nf the Comprehensive Plan ioWarren County.Our team will assist the Town in the preparation of materials for referral and coordinate with the County Planning Department omnecessary. i / | . ' . . � 0)UEENS10URY | Comprehensive Plan and Land UseK�ode�� Updates oU wnm, � � ��� Furth�punloaemof1ha CO��PONENT!�ZO��KN��'CODE/\Y�ENDMENT -- o mu do��podion�fth|o�oo�e, � -'-- comprehensive- plan' 'is -- - , vv p �����/��� of zoning... ^��� vve have nVtedo|Yvv�rkiVQcu�e�inga��b�ln�h�ld by essence ~�w __ _-----��°°° ��m�mm����� � ^ . �� � samnuComn rehenaiveP|anond,{}odeaSteering Cnnnrni�ee there �= rational (CPCSC).We assume that the CPCSC will con tinueonfor allocation.��� ������ ���� " "� ���� �y �*�mp the Zoning Code Aniandnmentoo�nponan1 =°°~~~~~~=�"~~°~�~~°� °~�°°~° ��~~~°° Udell �~ ' ������ ��� &� �� �� ����� �� Y. ������� amm�~=~~ �� x wnx° m° =_�~ °�m��� 0���° m° n ������� TASK 12:ZONING KICK-OFF MEETING-RFP Task#N/A ' 7����14E�K��T�����Q0���00KlF ����a �#�2 Thekiok'nffwi||be1he�rotnmeetingof1hmCPCSOonthe� � � � m ` specific topic of zoning/CPC8C Meeting#8\.VVeanticipate VVe will complete on analysis of the Towns existing code the agenda toinclude: and-summarize our proposed approach for the amendment. The Code Audit will outline relevant recommendations from ~ Reviewing the OPCSCsro|e,aoopo.tirne|ina,pnject previous plans and studies,input from the public obtained goals,and deliverables; during the Discovery Sessions,and issues/opportunities ^ Presenting on introduction to zoning and other based ou our experience as,zoning practitioners and regulatory tools to ensure, -common understanding of knowledge of-land use laws and best practices. CUnaction . land use regulations;and provided bythe.cornprehens|ve plan update process will � Facilitating abrainstorming exercise tV identify issues also be reflected inthe audit,including thensgu|atory ' 'and opportunities a000ci e ,vviththe current code. recommendations ofthe Community Development Strategy . The need for identifying the negative elements ofthe and Implementation Plan. code le obvious. However,identifying the positive elements of the code may reveal some ideas or The Town Code Audit will be reviewed and discussed at processes that can be*preserved to strengthen the CPCSC Meeting#A. � ` code revision. � � ` � ���|�1G:��E�U0�U|N������T�U�����&Q��y�0�-RFP ' . ' TASK 13:ZONING DISCOVERY SESSIONS-RFP Tasks#2� Tasks#2�� . The Diacovory I ions consist ofu series ofboard Utilizing-the information received ao part of the Discovery | interviews and the Zoning Workshop.The format ofthe Sessions and the recommendations of the Town Code . board interviews and the workshop Will bm determined with Audit,our team will prepare u preliminary draft ofthe input from the CPCSC.VVe will again approach the relevant- revised zoning districts framework.This framework may Town Boards for their initial |nput.and direction just aawas include traditional-baomdistricts ao well as-overlay and ' conducted during the Comp rahensiveP|an component. b|o special purpose districts.The proposed,amendments.tp untio|pa�edthetthi�oonmu|t��ionvvi||be conducted vxiththe the districts and nmopvVi||ba dependent on the information | . � � � � o���in�dinpr�y|oW�1��ka,buto�da�|�nl�nt�typic�Uy following:. � ,�vvin . =`` ' reviewed ondreviqedinclude: , (0UEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates ` TASK 16:PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT REGULATDOMS— TASK18:PRELIMINARY CODE ANDMAP—RFPTamhs RFP Tasks#2.4 #2.4 Once the Preliminary District Framework has been For this task,vve will compile all updated zoning code approved by the CPCSC,our team will provide updated section 10 form the Preliminary Code and Map.While our development regulations for their review.The proposed proposed fee|o commensurate with predicted amount of amendments will be based upon the input of the public, services needed for o community the size ofOueanobur8 CPCSC^and recommendations of the Code Audit Memo. the extent of the amendments ia unknown at present. B&L will work with the CPCSCto prioritize efforts should zoning For this task,vvm will compile all updated zoning code change needs exceed the budget available.Any feedback section tm form the Preliminary Code and Map.While our provided by the CPCSC will be incorporated into the proposed fee ia commensurate vvithpredicted amount of document prior 10 being made available to the public for services needed for a community the size nfQuenabuqy; review and comment o1 the Zoning Open House. the extent of the amendments io unknown at present. B&L will work with the CPCSOto prioritize efforts should zoning TASK19:ZONING OPEN HOUSE—RFP Tasks#2.1 change needs exceed the budget available.Any feedback |n the event the current restrictions op public gatherings provided by the CPCSC will be incorporated into the are lifted,the project team will facilitate an in-person Open document prior to being made.available to the public for House to provide the public with an opportunity toreview review and comment ot1h�2VningOp�nHouoe. the Pne|irninVryCode.Atypical Open House includes o series of stations grouped by topic area that attendees TASK 17:PRELIMINARY ADMINISTRATIVE AND REVIEW can visit at their leisure. |f the restrictions are not lifted,the PROCEDURES—RFp Tasks#2.4 project team will conduct an online meeting and/or vvebinar |tiu unclear at this time how much effort will berequired to accomplish this task. to update the administrative sections of the Tovvn'ozoning code.VVa assume 5O hours for this task.The results of TASK 20:DRAFT CODE AMENDMENT AND&&AP—RFP the Discovery Sessions will help to inform much ofthis Tawkm#2,4 portion of the update. However,vve anticipate working The final edits to the Draft Zoning Code and Map will ba with the CPC8C and Town staff to identify opportunities to made based upon the direction of the CPC8C,Town Staff, streamline the review process and o|arifvprocedureofor and| ' ' / administration and enforcement,including: the CPCGCo1 its Meeting#13,the draft will be forwarded to General Application Provisions' Town Board for their consideration. QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates TASK 22:LOCAL LAW,REFERRALS AND SEQR—RFP TASK 24:TRAINING SESSION FOR TOWN STAFF AND Tasks#2.5 TOWN BOARD —RFP Task#2.5 Prior to taking action,a Town Board member is required by Following adoption of the updated code,a joint training NYS Law to introduce the Draft Zoning Code and Map as session will be held for members of the Town Board and a proposed Zoning Amendment.This amendment should Town Staff.Subsequent training sessions,geared toward be prepared as a local law or ordinance for adoption. Once members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of the local law or ordinance is prepared and introduced,the Appeals for example,are not included in this proposal. required referrals and SEAR procedure may begin. ZONING CODE TRAINING SESSION EXAMPLE AGENDA The project team will assist the Town Clerk with the preparation of all referral materials,as needed. In addition ow to the county referral required by NYS General Municipal • ' • Law Section 239-m,the Town must also provide written notice to neighboring governments and certain agencies like the Adirondack Park Agency. Notices shall be made to • • the following,as applicable: • Clerk of each town,city,or village that the Town borders on or comes within 500 feet of, • Clerk of the legislative body of the county that the Town lies within,borders on,or comes within 500 feet of, • NYS Park Commission governing any state park within, bordering on,or within 500 feet of the Town;and • Executive Director of and any municipality providing financial aid or assistance to the housing authority L 5. NYS,Municipal Overview under which a housing project has been authorized that is located within 500 feet of the Town. 6. Planning and Zoning We will assist the Board with the completion of a long Environmental Assessment Form(EAF) as required by NYS Law.A full Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)is not anticipated and is not included in the scope of this project. If an EIS were deemed necessary,additional contract negotiation would be required. { TASK 23:PUBLIC HEARING AND CODE ADOPTION —RFP Tasks#2.5 Town Board is required to hold at least one public hearing prior to the adoption of the Zoning Code Amendment.A jpublic hearing for a local law or ordinance before the Town Board must be set by resolution and duly noticed. Our team will prepare all meeting materials and help facilitate the public hearing.The level of detail presented and format of meeting materials will be adjusted to suit Board's preferences.The preparation of all notices and advertising of the hearing will be the responsibility of the Town as required by NYS Law.If necessary, B&L can host an online public hearing using our online and video conferencing tools.. Once adopted,we will provide the Town with a clean version of the Zoning Code Amendment for filing with the Secretary of State. QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE COMPONENT 1 Comprehensive Plan Update Task 1: Project Kick-Off and Public MonthEngagement Plan SC Meeting 1 and Kickoff th 3 Task 2: Inventory and Analysis+ Community Profile SC Meeting 2 Task 3: Public Involvement Virtual PIM,Online Community Month Survey,Key Person interviews Task 4: Vision+Policy Framework SC Meeting 3 Public Visioning Workshops(2) Task 5: Technical Investigation Items Month 6 SC Meeting 3 and Visioning Workshops Task 6: Community Development Strategy and Implementation Plan • SC Meeting 4 Task 7: Draft Comprehensive Plan Month 8 SC Meeting 5 Task 8: Community Open House and SC Public Hearing f Open House and Public Hearing 1 and SC Meeting 6 month 6 Task 9: SEQR Compliance and County E , Referral � Task 10: j Final Comprehensive Plan Task 11: Town Board Public Hearing andMonth Adoption Public Hearing 2 i 3-10 + i = B QUEENSBURY I Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates COMPONENT 2 Task 12: Zoning Code Update Zoning Kick-Off Meeting • SC Meeting 8 and Zoning Kickoff Task 13: Zoning Discovery Sessions Board Work Sessions and Public Month 13 Workshop Task 14: Existing Code Audit SC Meeting 9 Task 15: Preliminary District Framework SC Meeting 10 Month 15 Task 16: Preliminary Development Regulations SC Meeting 11 Task 17: Preliminary Administrative and Review Procedures SC Meeting 12 • Task 18: Preliminary Code and Map Task 19: Zoning Open House I Month 19 Task 20: Draft Code Amendment and Map SC Meeting 13 Task 21: Legal Review Month 21 Task 22: Local Law,Referrals,and SEAR Month 19 M Month 15 Public Month '3 Zoning Meeting SC I]Kickoff Sessions Ex isting Framework boa 0" o Ez, Map ................ D E 'Month 23 d:SEQR] ETask 23: Public Hearing and Code Adoption Town Board Public Hearing Month 24 Task 24: for Town Board and Training Month 25 Town Staff 3-11 4, , Wi t. i , Secti* on 4 Requi* red �s ^ ' ' � Appendix AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION Barton& Lo�V|d��/ --� D.P.C. being first duly sworn on oath deposes and states: 1. That in connection with this procurement, (A) The prices |n this proposal have been arrived at independently,without consultation,communication,or agreement,for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other proposing firm or with any competitor; (B) The prices which have been quoted\n this proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the proposing firm and wil I not knowingly be disclosed by the proposing firm prior to opening directly or indirectly to any other proposing firm orto any competitor; and (C) No attempt has been made mr will he made by the proposing firm to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition. 2' The undersigned further states: (A) He |s the person |n the proposing finm`s organization responsible within that organization for the decision as to the prices being proposed herein and that he has not participated,and will not participate, in any action contrary to (I) (A)through (I) /C\ eoove;or (B) /|\ Heis not the person Um the proposing firm'sorganizmtkon responsible within that organization for the decision as to the prices being proposed herein but that he has been authorized |hxvritingto act as agent for the persons responsible for such decision iD certifying that such persons have not participated,and will not participate, in any action contrary to/1\ (A)through/1\ /[iaboVe,and as their agent does hereby So certify;and /2\ He has not participated and will not participate, in any action contrary to /1\ (A)through /2\(C)above. 3. |t |s expressly understood that the foregoing statements, representations,ond promises are made as a condition to the right of the proposing firm to receive payment under any award made hereunder; 28 , For Corporations: Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (Corporate Seal) (Name) Indicate if corporation, partnership or sole proprietor 4 Attest: Donald H. Fletcher,Senior Vice President Sig a Cu r�e' (Print Name and Office held in Proposing firm Organization) Subscribed and sworn to before me this�day of-T6 kvtma, I e k Nn NVL�, Notarrkblic vp� 29 I,µl,l`' it 1 — x, Gll II _ , ''I;ti�'4hii'rlJt II I I. tl 1 � I � r 11�1lrf I I' F It l lJIi�tl7.p It I, 'I f�t f r�l. � � 1� I S• (1 1�,j, � f\�I ,). p l•; c �}f�j r i�{j�l i 1 al f a;, to At t l t( ,fi I 1 f xl�t,. t� �,'��I���I�I��t � rr III ��1 �� V' ` � f � � ' ! � �� • I r�.l �-II �1�1.J I�j �I tlf � I,, r ,1 .; � q l � � •. 4.0 III ca'� � �i,ti il'I �I i,'�! �1�(� t' I t I I�I • W i1. n �Fkllf��I�f`'I ,N;,V(+(t l��f�.- '�;� '! •• � tx� n It V • F(It�. H � �"III I��lt� I��t`f11' I�11 {){)'•' • ,It I� �,� � ,�I�It,i:i 111 • z Town of QueensburyComprehen-sive Plan Update&Zoning Code Recommendations Fee Proposal � � u V 'L O c: Vl a *' m 0 L m a o M O E E 2 v O F d 14 E co a ° s°t' e a a io Ci _F La Component One:Comprehenslve,Plan Update Task 1:Project Kick-Off&PEP(SC#1) 8 10 4 22 $2,730 Task 2:Inventory&Analysis,Community Profile 28 64 2 94 $10,144 Task 3:Community Discovery Sessions&Summary 20 32 4 56 $6,248 Task 4:Vision and Policy Framework(SC#3) 4 30 44 8 86 $9,880 Task 5:Technical Investigation Items 2 16 28 4 8 58 $6,952 Task 6:COS&Implementation Plan(SC#4) 4 16 28 4 4 56 $6,704 Task 7:Draft Comprehensive Plan(SC#5) 4 28 60 4 2 98 $11,364 Task 8:Community Open Houses&SC Public Hearing(SC#6 and#7) 16 24 8 48 $5,512 Task 9:SEQR Compliance&County Referral 6 12 18 $1,944 Task 10:Final Comprehensive Plan 4 12 20 4 2 42 $5,388 Task 11:Town Board Public Hearing&Ada tion 8 12 20 $2,196 Sub-Totals: 18 1 0 1881 1 334 16 41 38 1 0 1 598 $69,062 Component Two:Zoning Code Amendment Task 12:Zoning Kick-Off Meeting(SC#8) 8 10 18 $1,998 Task 13:Zoning Discovery Sessions 16 24 4 2 46 $5,490 Task 14:Existing Code Audit(SC#9) 4 16 32 4 56 $6,540 Task 15:Preliminary District Framework(SC#10) 2 24 44 70 $7,692 Task 16:Preliminary Development Regulations(SC#11) 4 28 44 4 8 88 $10,704 Task 17:Preliminary Administrative&Review Procedures(SC#12) 2 24 32 58 $6,504 Task 18:Preliminary Code&Map 2 16 24 8 2 2 54 $7,074 Task 19:Zoning Open House 8 12 4 $2,928 Task 20:Draft Code Amendment&Map(SC#13) 4 12 24 2 2 44 $5,418 Task 21:Legal Review 6 8 14 $1,548 Task 22:Local Law,Referrals,&SEQR 6 12 $1,944 Task 23:Public Hearing&Code Adoption 8 8 $1,800 Task 24:Training Session for Town Staff and Town Board 2 8 12 $2,508 Sub-Totals: 1 181 1 01 1 1341 1 218 12 4 118 0 1 402 $59,640 Contract Administration&Expenses Contract Administration/Invoicing&Reports/Client Coordination 6 4 10 $942 Printing $1,370 Travel&Misc $1,500 Sub-Total: $3,812 Piro�ect Totals 36 r r 1,000 0 5• 1.This fee proposal includes up to twelve(12)individual Steering Committee(SC)Meetings.(SC Mtg#7 will be simultaneous to the SC Public Hearing) 2.This fee proposal includes the following public engagement assumptions, Town Board,Planning Board,ZBA Sessions:Three(3)in-person One(1)Virtual Kickoff PIM