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9.0 Public Input

9.5 Public Meetings

Two public meetings were held during the planning process. On September 19, 2001, the first public meeting and public hearing was conducted in the Village Hall. The presentation included an introduction to the Comprehensive Plan process, the importance and need for the plan and a complete review of the inventory for Pittsford. The public hearing offered an opportunity for residents to have input into the plan. Issues were raised relating to future land use decisions (such as the library and school), traffic volume and speed, cooperation with the Town and NYS DOT (and other agencies) implementation mechanisms and community/historic character.

A second public presentation and hearing was held on October 17, 2001 in the Village Hall to review the specific recommendations for Pittsford. Recommendations on regionalism, population and housing, land use, community facilities and infrastructure were outlined for the public. In addition, a schematic plan for the Village was presented. The future land use plan was also reviewed. The public provide input into the recommendations and issues discussed included the existing and potential location of the library and high school, traffic calming, community character and pedestrian amenities. Cooperation with other agencies, such as NYS DOT or the School Board, was also identified as an important goal for the Village.

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