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3.0 Implementation

During the process of preparing the Comprehensive Plan, including the charrette, public surveys, focus group sessions and public presentations, goals for the future were identified. These goals will guide the type and scale of growth and enable the Village to maintain a high quality-of-life for its residents. They will also provide guidance and support for the business community. Below each goal are policy statements, which further define the goal; the policies are then accompanied by actions that identify specific ways the Village can achieve the stated goal.

3.5 Land Use Goals, Policies and Actions

Goal 5		Coordinate growth and development in a way that protects environmental assets and promotes sound land use practices.
	Policy 5.1:		Ensure land use regulations are current and meet Village needs
		Action 5.1.1		Adhere to recognized design principles in evaluating new commercial projects within the Village Business District. All buildings possess common elements that combine to express the structure both as an entity and as part of the larger community. To be successful, new construction within a historic village must balance programmatic requirements, contemporary creative expression, and respect for the existing physical qualities that define its context. The following are general principles intended to ensure the compatibility of new construction within the Village. Principles to be considered: Form, Massing, and Orientation Facade Symmetry Fenestration Storefront Entrance Roof ü Ornamentation Materials Trim Durability
				Responsibility:	Village Board of Trustees Village Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals Architectural and Preservation Review Board Pittsford Village Business Association
				Time Frame	On-Going
				Estimated Cost:	N/A

		Action 5.1.2:		Update land use regulations based on the Future Land Use Plan. Specifically: Reconsider and consolidate the number of zones to update the requirements to better reflect current conditions Utilize "Overlay Districts" for the canal to protect the character of this area and promote development Require that buildings on the south side of the canal have a physical and psychological connection with this waterway Develop Design Standards for Schoen Place that focus on waterfront and mixed-use development Rezone the northwestern portion of the Village for mixed-use development ü Revise the current parking requirements to be less restrictive Establish strict screening requirements for new parking lots in order to maintain the streetscape "fabric" Consider a payment-in-lieu of parking provision that will allow the Village to construct and maintain public parking Establish setbacks to ensure they conform to surrounding land uses
				Responsibility:	Village Board of Trustees Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals
				Time Frame	Immediate
				Estimated Cost:	$20,000-$22,000

		Action 5.1.3:		Pursue designation as a Certified Local Government. As a Certified Local Government, the Village would be eligible for funding to enhance historic preservation efforts and/or develop specific building standards that would help create a more "predictable" approval process for new businesses.
				Responsibility:	Village Board of Trustees Historic Pittsford, Inc Architectural and Preservation Review Board
				Time Frame	Immediate
				Estimated Cost:	N/A

	Policy 5.2:		Make the Village more pedestrian-friendly and improve its character and image and the overall quality of life
		Action 5.2.1:		Develop the primary gateways along Main Street, Monroe Avenue, Jefferson Road and State Street at Town and Village boundaries. These gateways would announce to the motorist or pedestrian they have arrived in the Village. The gateways would include signage, landscaping, and special paving that would visually and psychologically slow vehicular traffic. Kiosks could be used to provide information to pedestrians.
				Responsibility:	Village Board of Trustees Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals
				Time Frame	1-3 Years
				Estimated Cost:	$ 40,000-$80,000 per gateway

		Action 5.2.2:		Develop a master plan for Schoen Place. This should be a cooperative effort between business owners and Village officials and clearly organize future development areas, parking, links to the waterfront & CBD and pedestrian & vehicular circulation. The master plan should utilize the results of the Village Business Plan and information from Phase I (LWRP).
				Responsibility:	Village Board of Trustees Pittsford Village Business Association
				Time Frame	1-3 Years
				Estimated Cost:	$15,000- $25,000

	Policy 5.3:		Consider the built and natural environment in decision-making in the Village of Pittsford
		Action 5.3.1:		Continue to utilize the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) for future projects in the Village. Potential developers are required to conduct transportation and other relevant studies that determine potential impact of new developments and improvements. These studies should examine, among other issues, the impact of development on both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
				Responsibility:	Village Board of Trustees Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals
				Time Frame	On-Going
				Estimated Cost:	N/A

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