Public Input Workshop 3/8/01 - Part 2

Discussion summary - Transportation issues

1. Traffic Conflicts
 
2. Sidewalks
Lack of sidewalks connecting to parks
Need for new pedestrian paths

Recommendations
1. Waterfront Access
Extend sidewalks to the waterfront
Develop new road from Senasqua Park to Half Moon Bay
 
2. Public Transportation
Extend route of #14 line into Metro-North station
Provide additional commuter buses
Arrange bus service for senior to and from food stores
 
3. Traffic Calming
Enforce speed limit at Riverside Avenue
Construct neckdowns at street corners to discourage parking
Lower speed limits where possible
 
4. Appearance
Encourage tree planting and landscaping at Metro-North Station
Discussion summary - Parks & Recreation
 
Assets
Hudson and Croton Rivers
Parks, preserves, and trails
History of Croton along waterfront
Variety of terrain and natural features
Boating recreation, Ferry Sloops
New waterfront park (former Sepreio property)
 
Issues
1. Waterfront Access and Facilities
Improve pedestrian access to Hudson River
More facilities for transient boaters
More recreational amenities and facilities that are income-generating uses
 
2. Parks and Trails
Park maintenance (Duck Pond, for example)
Lack of pedestrian connections to trails, walkways, sidewalks
 Better signage for trails and parks
Trail maintenance, especially at Croton Gorge
 
3. General Issues
Address safety issues with walkways on side of narrow roads
Provide variety of recreational facilities
Designate areas in Village for dog runs
 
Recommendations
1. Waterfront Access and Facilities
Accommodate a variety of uses at Village waterfront property
Ferry Sloops dock
Snack bar, small restaurant
Dog run
Path along waterfront, to accommodate bikes, roller bladders, “fitness stations” for joggers
Fishing school on the waterfront
Temporary docking site (floating dock?) for transient boaters
Tie Croton North Station building into new waterfront park; consider adaptive reuse (possibly a restaurant)
 
2. Parks and Trails
Link parks with network of trails (off road where possible)
Develop maintenance plan for trails, especially Croton River Gorge
Trail signage: include map of trail system in sign to orient people
Croton Point Park history; preserve and emphasize historic value of the park to attract more tourists
Place other recreational facilities (new skating, ballfields, tennis) further inland possibly near schools, not on the waterfront.
Develop park maintenance plan, especially for Duck Pond Park

Discussion summary - Housing & Community Facilities

Assets
Views
Variety of housing
History
“Greenwich Village of Westchester”
 
issues
Potential for tear-downs and overbuilding on small lots
Need for affordable housing options for younger families, services personnel and senior residents
High property taxes
High demand for housing (rental and ownership)
 
Recommendations
1. Housing Options
Encourage rental units in commercial areas to meet demand for rental units and enliven retail districts
 
2. Zoning and Design
Limit expansion of institutional uses, e.g. through special permit process
Review and address zoning code inconsistencies
Develop zoning controls to avoid overbuilding and teardowns on individual lots
Develop design controls that encourage architecturally attractive housing design
Consider a review of the accessory apartments law due to enforcement difficulties
 

Workshop participants
Mayor Robert W. Elliott 
Village Manager Richard F. Herbek
Deborah McCarthy
Trustees
Georgianna Grant
James Harkins   

Comprehensive Plan Committee 
Ann Gallelli, Chairperson
Paul Doyle  
Roger Solymosy 

Buckhurst, Fish & Jacquemart  
Paul Buckhurst                  
Georges Jacquemart              
Bonnie Braine                   
Elana Vatsky Mass
Village Residents                                                    
Mark Anton
R Bailey
Barbara Buske
Portia Clark
Thomas Dinkler
Alice Ginandes
Tonia Grote
John Imbiano
Joe Karpel
Michael Kenny

Village Residents 
Joel Klein 
Lawrence Kunin
Valerie Leis
Joann Minnett
Josh Moreinis
Kieran Murray
Rissa Nadelman 
Charles Pfau 
Lyn Roessler
Gary Rubin 

Village Residents 
Torie Rubin
Chris Rufus
Elise Sasso
Cora Sowa
John Sowa
Ethel Stein
Leo  Wiegman