Local Waterfront Revitalization Project

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1.1 Existing Coastal Management Program Area Boundary
1.1.1 Upland Boundary of the CMP
1.1.2 Waterside Boundary of the CMP
1.2 Proposed Local Waterfront Revitalization Area Boundary
1.2.1 Upland Boundary of the LWRA
1.2.2 Waterside Boundary of the LWRA
1.3 Description and Rationale for Modifications to the LWRA
1.1.3 Modifications to the Upland Boundary of the LWRA

2.1 Summary of Issues and Opportunities in the Waterfront Revitalization Area 1
2.1.1 Issues and Concerns
2.1.2 Assets and Opportunities
2.2 Regional Setting, Historic Context and Community Characteristics
2.3 Overview of Coastal Resources Planning Efforts
2.3.1 Regional Planning
2.3.2 Local Planning
2.4 Demographics and Economic Considerations
2.4.1 Population and Household Characteristics
2.4.2 Housing
2.4.3 Income and Employment
2.4.4 School Enrollment and Education Levels
2.5 Existing Land and Water Uses
Section 2.5.1-2.5.4
2.5.1 Existing Land Use
2.5.2 Water-Dependent and Water-Enhanced Uses
2.5.3 Underutilized, Abandoned and Deteriorated Sites and Structures
2.5.4 Public Access and Recreation
Section 2.5.5-2.5.6
2.5.5 Zoning
2.5.6 Public Land and Underwater Land Ownership
2.6 Surface Water Uses, Navigation and Harbor Management
2.6.1 Vessel Use and Navigation
2.6.2 Marinas and Docks
2.7 Natural Resources
2.7.1 Water Resources
2.7.2 Wetlands and Habitats
2.7.3 Topography and Soils
2.7.4 Flooding and Erosion
2.7.5 Environmental Hazards and Constraints
2.7.1 Historic, Cultural and Scenic Resources
Section 2..8-2.9
2.8.1 Historic Sites and Structures
2.8.2 Archaeological Resources
2.8.3 Scenic Resources
2.8 Public Infrastructure
2.9.1 Water Supply
2.9.2 Wastewater Management
2.9.3 Stormwater Management
2.9.4 Solid Waste Management
2.9.5 Other Utilities
2.9.6 Transportation Systems
2.9.7 Emergency Services

SECTION III– Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Policies

Policy 1-5
Policy 6-13
Developed Waterfront Policies
Natural Waterfront Policies
Public Waterfront Policies
Working Waterfront Policies

SECTION IV – Proposed Land and Water Uses and Proposed Projects

4.1 Proposed Land Uses
4.2 Proposed Water Uses / Harbor Management
4.3 Proposed Projects

SECTION V – Techniques for Implementation of the Local Program

5.1 Existing Laws 1
5.2 Local Laws Necessary to Implement the LWRP
5.2.1 LWRP Consistency Review Law
5.2.2 Waterfront Residential District
5.2.3 Zoning
5.3 Other Public and Private Actions Necessary to Implement the LWRP
5.4 Management Structure for Implementing the LWRP
5.5 Financial Resources Necessary to Implement the LWRP
5.6 Local Regulatory Changes

SECTION VI – State and Federal Actions and Programs Likely to Affect Implementation

6.1 State and Federal Programs That Should Be Undertaken in a Manner Consistent with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
A. State Programs
B. Federal Program
6.2 State and Federal Programs Necessary to Further the LWRP

SECTION VII – Local Commitment and Consultation

7.1 Local Commitment
7.2 Consultation

APPENDIX

Appendix A – Aerial Photographs of the Wheatfield Shoreline
Appendix B – Proposed Zoning Amendments
Appendix C – LWRP Consistency Review Law and Waterfront Assessment Form
Appendix D – Guidelines for Notification and Review of State and Federal Agency Actions
Appendix E– Standards for Docks on the Canal System
Appendix F – SEQR Environmental Assessment Form

 

LIST OF MAPS

Map 1A – 1B Local Waterfront Revitalization Area Boundary
Map 2 Regional Setting
Map 3A – 3B Existing Land and Water Uses
Map 4A – 4B Existing Zoning
Map 5Underwater Land Grants
Map 6 – 6B Environmental Features
Map 7A – 7B Community Facilities
Map 8A – 8C Proposed Land and Water Uses
Map 9A - 9C Proposed Zoning

 

GLOSSARY

AADT - Average Annual Daily Traffic
ACOE - Army Corps of Engineers
ECL - Environmental Conservation Law
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
FIRM - Flood Insurance Rate Map
GBNRTC - Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council
LWRA - Local Waterfront Revitalization Area
LWRP - Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
MGD - Million gallons per day
NFIP - National Flood Insurance Program
NYCRR - New York Code of Rules and Regulations
NYS - New York State
NYSDEC - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
OGS - Office of General Services
SEQR - State Environmental Quality Review
SPDES - State Pollution Discharge Elimination System