1. Village of Ossining Vision Presentation Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. May 11 th, 2005

2. Purpose of presentation: To present information relevant to plan policies To articulate the current and future Vision of the Downtown, Waterfront and Overall Village To provide the public with information on the plan To obtain public reaction and comment to improve and modify the plan

3. Summary of Plan Maintain and sustain existing neighborhoods Focus redevelopment & development on Downtown and Waterfront Fix incompatibilities with current zoning Provide guidance on waterfront and downtown development.

4. Vision: Meeting the challenges to improve Ossining as a great place to live, work and visit Protect, Preserve and Enhance Existing Residential Neighborhoods  Encourage Reinvestment with: Continued Infrastructure maintenance and improvements Selected appropriate rehabilitation Ensure that new housing developments complement the character of neighborhoods  Maintain and create affordable housing for existing residents  Increase home ownership  Improve tax base Revitalize the Downtown and Waterfront  Preserve, restore, and complement historic buildings, character and neighborhoods  Encourage and promote investment for: Mixed Use – Commercial and Residential Increase residents in the Downtown and Waterfront  Infill development consistent with traditional patterns  Healthy mix of commercial uses meeting the needs of residents workers and visitors  Remove/Overcome barriers to investment and appropriate development

5. Guiding Principles: Downtown and Waterfront Design streets for people Balance the single or special interests Mix the uses Hide the parking lots Scale – small is beautiful Save that building! Build affordable housing Build green – grow green Update code Don’t forget beauty (aesthetics count)

6. Village Attributes Natural Attributes and Resources Historic Housing Downtown Waterfront & Views Circulation Cultural Residents

7. Demographic Analysis Population Ethnic Composition Households Characteristics Household Income Housing Costs Housing Affordability Housing Type and Development Trends Tax Base Analysis

8. Summary of Background Information & Efforts Maps  Village Aerial  1969 Plan  1969 Plan and Zoning Map  Current Zoning Map  Land Use Map  Development Potential  T 2 Family District – Zoning Conformance  Downtown Density Analysis Maps  Housing Value  Housing Market Value  Constraints Map  Elevation  Transportation  Community Services  Cultural Resources  Recent Development Proposals  Other sites and Opportunities

9. Aerial Map Illustrates:  Overall Development Pattern  Length of Riverfront Access  Primary Road Network  Railroad Location  Sing Sing Prison Location  Village Boundary

10. 1969 Plan Concentric Development Pattern  Core Commercial Business District  Surrounded by higher density residential areas  Followed by low density residential in outlying areas Neighborhood commercial along Croton Avenue Waterfront Uses  Marine Commercial  Industrial

11. 1969 Plan and Zoning Map Illustrates:  Close consistency between plan and zoning  Lower density residential in outlying areas  Higher density residential around the core  Core Commercial in downtown area  Waterfront Commercial and Industrial Uses

12. Current Zoning Map Refined, clearer patterns  Residential 4 Single Family Zones 1 Two Family Zone 2 Multi-family Zones 1 Planned Residential Zone  Commercial 3 Business Districts  Office Research 2 Office Districts  Waterfront 2 Waterfront Development Zones  Historic Districts

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