Village of Dexter local waterfront revitalization program

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Village of Dexter
Local Waterfron Revitalization Program

Adopted:
Village of Dexter Board of Trustees, December 19, 1984
Approved:
NYS Secretary of State Gail S. Shaffer, May 20, 1985
Concurred:
U.S. Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, April 16, 1985

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA
COASTAL SERVICE CENTER
2234 SOUTH, HOBSON AVENUE
CHARLESTON, SC 29405-2413

Village of Dexter
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Adopted by
The Village Board of Trustees, December 19, 1984

Approved by
New York State Secretary of State Gail S. Shaffer, May 20,1985

The federal Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management has concurred by
letter dated April 16, 1985, that incorporation of the Dexter Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program into the New York State Coastal Management Program
constitutes a Routine Program Implementation action.

Property of CSC Library

The preparation of this program was financially aided through a federal grant from the Office of Ocean and
Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Coastal
Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.

Federal Grant No.
NA-82-AA-D-CZ088

STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
ALBANY. N.Y. 12231

GAIL S. SHAFFER
SECRETARY OF STATE

Honorable Donald J. Grant
Mayor of Dexter
Municipal Office Building
Dexter, NY 13634

Dear Mayor Grant:

It is with great pleasure that I inform you that, pursuant to
the Waterfront Revitalization and Coaqtal Resources Act, I have
approved the Village of Dexter Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program (LWRP) . The village is to be commended for its
thoughtful and energetic response to opportunities presented
along its waterfront.

Since implementation of the village's program is tied closely
to the village's ownership of significant waterfront land, I
ask that the village notify the Department of State at least 30
days prior to sale of any village-owned land adjacent to the
Black River in order that the Department can ensure that deed
restrictions or other appropriate conditions will be applied so
as to effectively enforce the policies and purposes of the
village's LWRP.

The Office of ocean and Coastal Resource Management has issued
a Routine Program Implementation Determination which will also
appear in the State Register and Environmental Notice Bulletin.
As a result, the Dexter LWRP is formally incorporated into the
New York State Coastal Management Program, and Federal agencies
are reauired to undertake their actions in a manner consistent
with t@e LWRP. I-will shortly notify State agencies that I
have approved the Village's LWRP and will provide them with a
list of which of their activities must be undertaken in a
manner consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the
Dexter LWRP.

Again, I would like to commend the Village of Dexter on its
cfforts to develop the LWRP and look forward to working with
-ou in the years to cc= aq vou endeavor to re-.-italize your
waterfront.

Sincerelvf

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Gail S. Shaffer
Secretary of State
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Village of Dexter, New York

Mayor: Donald J. Grant
Trustees: William Boulton
Robert Cratsenburg
Gerald Kostyk
Lowell Thomas

Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee:

Steve Lane John Bellinger
Arnold Cean George Young
Jean Cean Ken Cote
Wayne Doctore Winnie Cote
Robert Savage Gerry Kostyk
John Bedard Lowell Thomas
Stewart Nichols Richard Lane
Catherine Jumps Richard Weatherly

Consultant: St. Lawrence-Eastern Ontario Commission
State Office Building
317 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601

Program Manager: Rodney McNeil
Project Manager: John Bartow
Project Associates: Thomas Cutter, Richard Hersey,
Marcia Osterhout, Douglas Quinn,
Deborah Gillan, Laurie Beckstead,
Mary Grosse

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS i

TABLE OF CONTENTS iii

LIST OF PLATES iv

PREFACE v

SECTION I WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION AREA
BOUNDARY

SECTION II INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS 9

SECTTON III LOCAL POLICIES AND APPLICABLE 47
STATE POLICIES

SECTION IV USES AND PROJECTS 83

SECTION V TECHNIQUES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE 105
PROGRAM

SECTION VI FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS 123
LIKELY TO AFFECT IMPLEMENTATION

SECTION VII CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AFFECTED 129
FEDERAL, STATE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL
AGENCIES,

SECTION VIII LOCAL COMMITMENT 133

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LIST OF PLATES

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PLATE I WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION AREA 5
BOUNDARY (1:24,000)

PLATE II WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION AREA 7
BOUNDARY

PLATE III FLOOD HAZARD AREAS 13

PLATE IV BEDROCK GEOLOGY 15

PLATE V SURFICIAL GEOLOGY 17

PLATE VI TOPOGRAPHY 19

PLATE VII GENERALIZED SOIL TYPES 21

PLATE VIII VEGETATION 23

PLATE IX VILLAGE OWNED PROPERTIES AND 27
FACILITIES

PLATE X TRANSPORTATION NETWORK 31

PLATE XI EXISTING LAND AND WATER USES 35

PLATE XII LAND USE CONDITIONS 39

PLATE XIII PROPOSED LAND AND WATER USES 89

PLATE XIV WATERFRONT FACILITIES PLANNING MAPS 93

PLATE XV LOWER BOAT LAUNCH/RIVERSIDE PARK/ 95
VILLAGE CORE SITE PLAN

PLATE XVI FISH ISLAND SITE PLAN 99

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PREFACE

Background

The Village of Dexter, with a 1980 population of 1,053, is
located in the eastern Lake Ontario region of northern New York
State. Nestled on the northern banks of the Black River 1.25 miles
upstream from the Black River Bay, this small Jefferson County com-
munity has a rich waterfront heritage linked to its strategic loca-
tion at the last drop in the river's elevation.

Settlement in Dexter, then known as Fish Island, began in 1811
when a site on Fish Island was cleared by John and Jacob Brown, out
of their vast land holding in the Town of Brownville. Early develop-
ment began with the construction of a dam to harness water power of
the Black River. Several small enterprises including a sawmill and
a gristmill were established to meet the demands of settlers in the
surrounding community. Lumber from the sawmill was rafted to Sackets
Harbor to support the War of 1812 military effort.

Industrial development was slow at first but grew steadily in
the first half of the 19th century. The first significant develop-
ment which influenced settlement was the woolen mill constructed
between 1826 and 1835. Later in 1855, the Village of Dexter was
incorporated.

With the establishment of pulp and paper mills in the water-
front area between 1887 and the early 1900's came the period of
greatest activity and prosperity for the village. Transportation
developments during this era included railroads for the shipment of
mill goods, a trolley between the City of Watertown and Dexter, a
canal and locks at the dam to allow upstream travel to the Village
of Brownville, and steamboat excursions onto Black River Bay and
Lake Ontario. From these developments and continued settlement, the
village population grew from 800 in 1898 to its peak of 1,164 in 1920.

Between 1942 and 1949 all of the mills ceased operations,
severely impacting the village's economic base. Since the abandon-
ment of the mills, the waterfront area of Dexter has greatly deteri-
orated with corresponding decreases in the tax base of the community.
Today, after the loss of nearly all its industrial activity and a
reduction in commercial services, the village serves primarily as a
"bedroom" community for the Watertown area. Vast areas of vacant and
underutilized waterfront in the village present an opportunity for
economic, cultural and environmental revitalization of Dexter.

In an attempt to foster a strong private and public sector part-
nership that will achieve the advantageous use and protection of the
community's waterfront area, the Village of Dexter, with consultant
services provided by the St. Lawrence-Eastern Ontario Commission, is
developing a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.

Program Overview

In accordance with the guidelines supplemental to the 1981
Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act, Dexter's Local
Waterfronr Revitalization Program is being developed following the
procedures required by the New York State Department of State. The
body o-C this report replicates the planning process set forth by the
Department of State. The general steps include:

1. BOUNDARY DETERMINATION in which the coastal area serving
as the program basis for waterfront policies and activi-
ties is defined.

2. INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS in which opportunities and prob-
lems are identified and their interrelationships and
complexities are studied.

3. POLICY DETEP-MINATION in which the municipality's govern-
ing body, upon recommendation from a local advisory com-
mittee, identifies those state policies applicable to
its coastal area and develops a statement of local
policies.

4. 'USES AND PROJECTS in which specific proposals are pre-
sented as -Dotential uses and projects to advance the
coastal volicies.

5. L%TLEMEENIIATION TEC111NIQUES in which specific management..
.Lunding, and program strategies are identified or
developed including organizational structures, land use
controls, laws, ordinances, regulations, local govern-
ment ca-oabilities, and necessary and appropriate state
actions.

6. CONSULTATION WITH FEDERAL, STATE, REGIONAL AND LOCAL
AGENCIES in which these agencies comment on the proposed
program.

7. IDENTIFI CATION OF RELEVANT STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS
in which the impacts of non-local programs and actions
are considered and both those programs and the water-
front program are modified for consistency.

8. LOCAL COMMITMENT in which the advisory committee fo=ally
presents the program to the Village Board of Trustees who
approve the program and transmit this local waterfront
revitalization program to the State of New York.

9. ENVIRONMNTAL-CLEARANCE AND PRELIMINARY DRAFT SUBMISSION
in which the waterfront program is examined for impacts
on the environment and the program is presented to
State, regional, and local authorities for review and
comment.

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10. DRAFT SUBMISSION in which the revisions suggested in
Step 9 above are incorporated and submitted to the NYS
Department of State for approval.

By following this planning process with the involvement and
coordination of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Commit-
tee, the Village Board of Trustees, the Department 'of State and
other public and private agencies, Dexter is assured an effective
development effort and rapid implementation of the approved final
program.

One of the major benefits and innovations of the waterfront
revitalization act is the concept of "consistency". The process of
program approval allows the State adequate opportunity to determine
that the local program does further the State coastal policies. With
Department of State approval the Local Waterfront Revitalization Pro-
gram will act as a guide for state and federal actions to ensure
their consistency with the local program.

Another benefit available is financial assistance to a local
government for implementation of a local waterfront revitalization
program. Once the program is approved, grants are available for
research, design, and other activities which serve to implement con-
struction projects identified in the program. Such grants can cover
up to ten percent of the estimated costs of a construction project.

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14ATERFRONT REVITALIZATION AREA BOUNDARY

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SECTION I - WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION
AREA BOUNDARY

The State's Coastal Management Program has established statewide
coastal boundaries in accordance with the requirements of the Coastal
Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, and its subsequently issued
rules and regulations. The State's landward boundary, for the most
part, delineates the inland extent of the Village of Dexter waterfront
area. Since the village can only implement policies within its
established corporate limits, it was necessary to define the water-
side extent of its waterfront area. The waterfront revitalization
area boundary for the village follows the landward and municipal bound-
aries as shown on Plate's I and II - "Village of Dexter - Waterfront
Revitalization Area Boundary."

LANDWARD BOUNDARY

An outcome of the evaluation of coastal conditions is the need
to revise the coastal area boundary to incorporate the area between
William Street and the Black River running northeasterly from Canal
Street to a point 400 feet along the river which includes vacant pro-
perty owned by the village.
This section of the coastal area contains a mix of commercial,
multi-family and public vacant lands important to Dexter's waterfront
revitalization ef@orts. Exclusion of this section would preclude
additional -oublic access and recreation Opportunity while overlooking
a waterfron@ area with deteriorated and un-aerutilized conditions.
All reference in the Dexter Waterfront Revitalization Program. reflects
both boundaries where appropriate.

Original Landward Boundary. Continue northerly to the dam; thencE
across the river on the dam to the southern shore of the power station
island; thence generally east and north along the shore of the island
to the crest of the dam structure; thence across the crest of the dam,
continuing east, north and west along the shore of the second island
to the Canal Street bridge; thence generally northwesterly on Canal
Street to Water Street; thence west on Water Street to Liberty Street
and north on Liberty Street to its intersection with Lakeview Drive,
thence west on Lakeview Drive to its intersection with the municipal
line.

Revized Landwatd Soundata. Continue northerly to the dam; thence
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across the BZack RivvL e dam to the southern shore of the .6maUeA
island; thence generally east, noAth, and wut along the shore of the
island to the crest of the middte dam structure; thence across the
crest of the m@ddZe dam, continuing east, north and west along the
shore of the ZoAget island to the Canal Street bridge; thence ac,'Lc,6,s the
Canat St,,Leet &,Lidge, thence 400' 9enetaUy nottheasteAiy aZong the no@Lthetn 'ShotLe

o6 the BZack RivvL to a point; thence noAthwe,6teAiy on a tine peApendicu&@L to
Wiitiam Stteet; thence 6outhwe,6teAiy on Witiian StAeet to Canat StAeet; thence
generally northwesterly on Canal Street to Water Street; thence west
on Water Street to Liberty Street a'nd north on Liberty Street to its
intersection with Lakeview Drive, thence west on Lakeview Drive to
Its intersection with the municipal line.

WATERSIDE BOUNDARY

The State's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program required
all coastal waters within a municipality's jurisdiction to be in-
cluded in its defined waterfront area. In accordance with this re-
quirement, the following waterside boundary has been established.

Waterside (riverward) Boundary. Beginning at the western inter-
section of the landward boundary and the Village of Dexter/Town of
Brownville line, the boundary follows Dexter's municipal line south
to the middle of the Black River at the intersection of the Village
of Dexter/Town of Hounsfield line, then continues upstream (easterly)
along the Dexter/Hounsfield line to its intersection with the land-
ward boundary in the middle of thesouthernmost dam spanning the
river.

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INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

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SECTION II - INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

Planning for appropriate land use and development in the water-
front requires a clear understanding of its existing natural and man-
made resources. To this end an inventory and analysis of existing
conditions characterizing the Village of Dexter waterfront was under-
taken. Problems, issues and opportunities confronting the village's
revitalization efforts were thus identified.

PREPARATION OF A LOCAL WATERFRONT INVENTORY

The New York State Coastal Atlas provides, in mapped form
(1:24,000) an inventory and analysis of the State's coastal area.
The four Coastal Atlas maps covering the Village of Dexter coastal
area were reviewed: "Natural Resources Inventory," "Existing Land
and Water Uses," "Development Considerations," and "Summary Map."
Comparison of these maps with aerial photographs, village tax maps,
field survey results and an extensive literature search provided the
basis of the detailed local waterfront inventory as well as updated
Coastal Atlas maps. The inventory identified locally significant
resources, current land and water uses, important economic activities
and significant coastal conditions.

Loca117 Significant Resources. Resources of State and local
signiTIcance were examined under five categories: natural, community/
cultural, aesthetic, historic and infrastructure. Although the
inventory was concerned principally within the Dexter waterfront as
defined by the NYS Coastal Area boundary, a broader perspective was
required within certain resource categories to describe area-wide
resources significant to Dexter's waterfront revitalization activities.

1) NattitaZ ResouAcu. The foremost waterfront resource is the
Black River. With a 1,916 square mile drainage basin, the 112 mile
long Black River drops 1.580 feet in elevation from its headwaters at
North Lake to its mouth at the eastern end of Black River Bay (Lake
Ontario). Its last sharp drop in elevation as it passes Fish Islands
attracted early settlers seeking water power for sawmills and grist-
mills. Over the one-hundred and seventy-two years that followed its
first use for mills, the hydraulic power of the Black River has been
a vital resource for the village. Today, dams span the river at Fish
Islands enabling a small (36,000 KW) hydroelectric generating plant
to tap this resource.

With a considerable improvement in water quality during the last
decade, the Black River has also become an important fish habitat.
Northern pike, smallmouth bass, bullheads, yellow perch,sunfish and
rock bass are attracting a growing number of fisherman to the river-
banks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
has further enhanced the fishery by stocking approximately 523,000
chinook, coho salmon, and steelhead trout over the last four years.

Certain areas of the village waterfront are subject to inun-
dation, creating the potential for damage to land uses within the
floodplain. Flood hazard areas have been mapped by the Federal
Insurance Administration of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development and are delineated on the Coastal Atlas. Those por-
tions of the waterfront affected by flooding include: the main-
land areas south of Maynard Avenue, Water Street, Locke Street and
Canal Street; and all of Fish Islands. Plate III - "Flood Hazard
Areas," illustrates the extent of flooding in the waterfront area.

Black River Bay, although some distance from Dexter's defined
coastal boundary'is very important to the village and the region..
Here, at the mouth of the river, the Dexter Marsh Wildlife Manage-
ment Area provides spawning areas for yellow perch, white perch
(summer), and northern pike (late Spring); and breeding grounds
for numerous species of birds including American bittern, least
bittern, Virginia rail, long-billed marsh wren and, probably,
black tern. Located on a major American flyway, the Dexter Marsh
attracts concentrations of migrating waterfowl during the Fall.
Dexter's waterfront provides convenient access for hunting, trap-
ping and fishing in Black River Bay and the associated marshes.

Local bedrock geology, shown on Plate IV, consists of sand-
stones and varying layers of limestones of marine origin. The
most common geologic @ormations are of the Black River and Trenton
groups.

Surficial geologic deposits underlying the village are repre-
sentative of those resulting from post-glacial lake and meltwater
activities. Most common in the waterfront area are silts, clays,
beach gravel, gravel wash and sea sands. These deposits are
mapped on Plate V.

The topography of the waterfront rises from east to west
along the Black River. A dramatic variation in terrain is exhibited
to the west of the former Sulphite Mill where slopes exceed 15%.
The remaining waterfront areas have slopes generally less than 8%.
Slopes for the entire area are illustrated on Plate VI.

Soils in Dexter's waterfront consist of silty clay loams,
"dut and fill" and "made lands." Fish Islands, as a result of
earlier dredging and excavation activities, is classified as made
lands. Cut and fill predominates in the areas south of Canal
Street, Water Street and Lakeview Drive. Silty clay loams are
found throughout the western portion of the waterfront area.
Generalized soil types are shown on Plate VIII.

Vegetation located west of the former Sulphite Mill and on
portions of Fish Islands is limited to forest and forest brushland
types. Downstream, the extensive 1,200 acre wetlands complex at
the east end of the Black River Bay is characterized by a variety
of species of wetland vegetation, shrubs and pockets of wooded
areas. Vegetation found in the Dexter waterfront is generally
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2) Community/CuZtwwi Re5cwLcn- Housing the Dexter Volunteer Fire
Department and i@nunicipal - fices, the Municipal Building on Locke
Street hosts an almost continuous progression of community events,
educational programs and cultural functions including: senior citi-
zen activities, special classes, public meetings and similar com-
munity events. The village's commercial core contains the main
concentration of business establishments. Included are two small
restaurants, three taverns and a small number of commercial retail
shops.

Plate IX, "Village Owned Properties and Facilities" illustrates
the extent and distribution of village-owned property and existing
facilities within the waterfront area. Although much of this
property is vacant or undeveloped, it nevertheless adds substanti-
ally to the community/cultural resource base. Existing facilities
shown on Plate IX include: the Municipal Building; village main-
tenance building and parking lot adjacent to Locke Street; a village
parking lot south of Water Street; one dual and one single boat
launch, with parking; and the village's sewage treatment plant
southwest of Liberty Street.

3) Hiztotic ResouAces. Architecturally, there are very few
buildings of any significance in Dexter. Most of the older struc-
tures in the waterfront area are extremely vernacular, with some
Italianate detailing. In addition, most of the old buildings have
been greatly remodeled without respect for the original architec-
tural fabric. Two structures in the village center have some his-
torical significance, however. On Locke Street behind the village
maintenance building is the former village jail, dating from
ca. 1825, On the east side of William Street is what was once the
Mattison Hotel, built in 1841. Though somewhat altered, it is the
last of a number of buildings which once housed tourists.

Other locally important historic resources are few. The old
canal is buried, the locks and railroad are gone, and only a few
vestiges of Dexter's historic waterfront can be seen among the
rubble of the old mills. Archaeological resources have been dis-
turbed and buried by the mill building demolitions decades ago.
Much of the waterfront has been filled and altered in recent years
in an effort to clean up the dangerous mill rubble and provide ve-
hicular access to the waterfront. Significant archaeological re-
sources are likely to exist in the few undisturbed areas of the
waterfront, and archaeological site location maps from the NYS
Division for Historic Preservation, OPR&HP, substantiate this.
Given the topographical constraints of these remaining areas, how-
ever, it is unlikely that much prehistoric evidence of settlements
will be found.

4) Scenic RezouAcu. A broad and diverse panorama of the Dexter
waterfront unfolds to the motorist heading north across the Black
River on the NY Route 180 bridge. Ruins of former mills, heavy
overgrowth of trees and brush, an existing dock and boat launches,
the rear of structures in the village core and two hydroelectric
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dams fill the foreground along the river. Climbing in elevation
behind the waterfront, residential areas of the village provide a
backdrop to complete the panoramic view.

The problems and opportunities of Dexter's waterfront can,
.Ln large measure, be quickly grasped from this vantage point. To
the traveler on NY Route 180 (a link in the Seaway Trail), this
sweeping view of the Black River and the village could provide a
memorable impression of a coastal setting. The potential for en-
hancement of such a wide and interesting vista is tremendous.

Views upstream from the Fish Islands invite the onlooker to
the expanse of calm waters impounded behind the three dams which
link the islands to the north and south banks of the river. The
heavily -vegetated, natural setting of the impoundment is striking.
Views downstream from both the village boat launch and the point
of land abutting the west side of the NY Route 180 bridge are
likewise inviting. Here, Squaw Island and the steeply rising
lands along the northern riverbanks are the principal attractions.

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5) In6)LO.StAuctuAe. The Village of Dexter's municipal water system
draws its supply from three deeprock wells (approximately 200 feet
deep). The water is softened and chlorinated prior to distribution
through six, eight and ten inch mains. In order to improve water
quality and allow for future expansion of the system, the village
has acquired a fourth well in t@e hamlet of Limerick.

With the exception of Fish Islands and a few dwellings in the
southwesterly portion of the village along Maynard Avenue, the entire
waterfront is served by sanitary sewers. Sewage is treated at a
secondary treatment plant built in 1972 west of Water and Liberty
Streets. The plant has a capacity of 100,000 gallons per day and
operates, on average, at about seventy-five percent of its capacity.

The transportation system serving the Village of Dexter includes
a network of local, county, state and interstate roads and an inter-
national airport. Plate X illustrates this transportation network.
Regional transportation serving the area includes Interstate 81
(seven miles to the east), the Watertown International Airport (one
mile to the east) and rail services in Watertown (ten miles to the
east).

NY Route 180 is the only major highway passing through the
village. It provides a direct linkage to NY Routes 12E and 3 (south
of the village) and to NY Routes 12E and 12 (north of the village).
County Routes 53 and 59 serve as local collector roads and provide
access to the Village of Brownville and Pillar Point. The remaining
streets in the village carry relatively low volumes of local traffic.

Current Land and Water Uses, Analysis of the Dexter waterfront
area indicated five principal categories of land use: residential,
commercial, transportation/utilities/communications, public/semi-
public and vacant. Plate X1 entitled "Village of Dexter - Existing
Land and Water Uses," shows their extent and distribution.

1) Ruidentiai. Although nearly three-quarters of the village
as a whole falls in the residential category, residential land use
in the waterfront is limited to about one-tenth of its total area.
Single family homes are found to the west of the former Sulphite
Mill on Brainard Street, Maynard Avenue and along the south side of
Lakeview Drive. A few other homes are located to the east of the
mill property at the intersection of Liberty and Water Streets.
Several multi-family residences are situated in the Village core
area along Canal and William Streets.

2) CommeAciat. With the exception of a small bait and tackle
shop next to the village boat launch, all of the commercial water-
front land uses occur near the intersection of Canal and William
Streets which traditionally provided a focal point for the village.
Three taverns (one currently vacant and one just outside the coastal
area boundary), a liquor store, a barber shop, a wood stove retail
store, a general store with a snack bar, a laundromat, a coffee shop
and a T.V. repair shop comprise the core's commercial facilities.

3) T)tai-,speti'-cztic;i/U,'-,@,UtieS/Communicatiom. Plate XI shows, in
addition to the principal streets serving the waterfront, two impor- 0
tant land uses in the "utilities" category. The first, involving
facilities for production of hydroelectric power, the Hydro Develop-
ment Group Incorporated, occupies the southernmost portions of the
village core and the largest Fish Island, the entire smaller island
and, includes the three dams spanning the Black River. Sewage treat-
ment facilities for the village are the second. These are found on
the south side of Water Street adjacent to the boat launch parking
area.

4) PubZic/Semi-PubZic- Only a few public land uses are currently
found in the wate-FEr-ont. Foremost are the municipal buildings
(fire department and village offices), its parking lot, and the DPW
garage located in the core between the commercial uses and part of
the hydroelectric facilities. West of the NY Route 190 bridge to
the south of Water Street, public lands uses include a small munici-
pal parking lot opposite the Key Bank Building, the existing twin
boat launch ramps, one hundred feet of dock, boat launch parking and
public restrooms. Part of the former Sulphite Mill site is used for
stockpiling sand used on the village streets during the winter.

5) Vacant. Comprising more than one-half of Dexter's waterfront,
vacant land is by far the most prevalent category. Plate XI illus-
trates the extent of vacant land, including areas classified as
forest or forest brushland. Pulp and paper mills once occupied ex-
tensive areas in Dexter along the Black River. Abandonment and
demolition of most of the mills since the middle of this century has
resulted in vast areas of vacant, deteriorated waterfront coming
under village ownership or, in certain cases, being acquired by ad-
joining residential land owners.

The largest block of vacant land is located generally along the
river west of Liberty Street and south of Lakeview Drive. Several
abandoned, crumbling structures of the former Dexter Sulphite Pulp
and Paper Company still stand in the center of this area surrounded
by extensive wooded area to the west and brush-covered vacant land
to the south and east. Further east, along the west side of the
NY Route 180 bridge is another village property. Here, a heavily
wooded point of land south of and surrounding the parking lot opposite
the Key Bank building, separates the boat launch area from the State
highway. To the east of the NY Route 180 Bridge is a vacant parcel
owned by the Hydro Development Group Inc.

East of the village core, the Fish Islands are similarly char-
acterized as covered with forest or forest brushland and with the
exception of the hydroelectric generation facilities, are mostly
vacant. Formerly occupied by the Frontenac and the St. Lawrence
pulp and paper mills, Fish Islands today are largely devoid of
structures and active land use.

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Important Current or Potential Economic Activities. The Hydro
Development Group's hydroelectric generation facilities constitute
one of the community's more significant economic activities in the
waterfront. The facilities were originally built to supply pulp and
paper mills with power. Today, they are still important, tapping the
river as a renewa le energy resource for hydroelectricity. Xs a
stable contributor to the village's tax base and as a local employer,
the firm benefits the area economy as well as the State's over@ll
energy picture. With roughly one-third of maximum capacity developed
at present, expansion of hydroelectric production could be an impor--
tant future economic activity in the waterfront.

Current fishing activities in Dexter's waterfront have been
greatly enhanced by DEC's stocking of salmon and steelhead trout in
the Black River below the dams. The sDort fishery now developing
could bring considerable economic bene@its to the community through
a seasonal influx of fishermen and spectators drawn by the Fall and
Spring spawning runs of these fish. Installation of a fish ladder,
between the Fish Islands (planned for the Summer of 1984) will allow
salmonids to pass upstream beyond the dams, thus extendin g the fish-
ery to Brownville. Additional demand for access to upstream areas
is expected to foster further economic activity on the Fish Islands
and the village core.

Redevelopment of the former Sulphite Mill is perhaps the most
important proposed economic activity in the waterfront and the
community as a whole. With the assistance of the Jefferson County
Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA), the Frontier Housing Corpor-
ation in Dexter and the Technical Assistance Center in Plattsburgh,
$1.5 million in federal grants are being secured to renovate
and reuse the main structure of the old mill. Once refurbished, this
structure would be used as an "incubator building" to foster the
development of new business enterprises. Subsequent economic bene--
fits to the village, by way of local employment opportunities and
increases in its tax base, are forecast to be considerable.

Commercial establishments in the village core currently provide
many of the needed local services. As the attraction of anglers,
tourists and businesses in the "incubator building" increase, the
development of new commercial facilities can be expected along with
a strengthening and possible expansion of existing business activities.
Additions to the tax base, a small number of new jobs and a better
diversificat:@on of local business services are potential economic
benefits.

Si4nificant Coastal Conditions. Preceding sections of the inven-
tory identified conditions characterizing the Village of Dexter
coastal area. In summary, the significant coastal conditions are
listed below:
(1) extensive vacant and deteriorated waterfront areas, sub-
stantial portions of which are held in public ownership;
(2) important natural resources along and accessible from
the waterfront, including fish and wildlife, significant
habitats, and the Black River itself for its hydraulic
power and recreational activities;
(3) significant vistas of the waterfront and of the river from
the waterfront which enhance the viewer's experience of
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ANALYSIS OF LOCAL WATERFRONT CONDITIONS
The inventory of Dexter's waterfront provided a basis for analyz-
ing local waterfront conditions, including problems, issues and
opportunities. Local circumstances were analyzed under two broad
categories - land use conditions and development considerations.

Land Use Conditions. Existing land uses in the Dexter coastal
area were evaiuateH -and classified according to the prevalence of:
(1) deteriorated and underutilized ' (2) important but threatened,
and (3) stable conditions. Plate XII,entitled "Village of Dexter -
Land Use Conditions," shows the deteriorated and underutilized areas
(by number), and the important but threatened areas (by letter).
The remaining waterfront areas on this plate are indicated as stable.

1) Detetio@L@ed and Uiide,,L@_@tized A@Lec,5. Deteriorated and underutilized
waterfront areas are those where the e fect of a steady exodus over
time has left them abandoned, deteriorated and often underutilized.
Four principal deteriorated and underutilized waterfront areas were
identified:
(Area 1) Fish Islands
(Area 2) William Street
(Area 3) Point of Land Abutting NY Route 180
(Area 4) Site of the former Dexter Sulphite
Pulp and Paper Mill

(Area 1) - Fish Islands. Fish Islands, originally a single
island, provided a strategic "stepping stone" for dams and, later,
bridges spanning the Black River at its last drop in elevation before
entering Black River Bay. Although the first dams were wooden struc-
tures and subject to washing out, later dams were more substantial.
In the mid 10800's, the Frontenac Paper Company and the St. Law-
rence Pulp and Paper Company established mills on these islands using
hydroelectric power from the dams. By 1949, however, both mills had
ceased operations. After a fire nearly destroyed the buildings in
1950, Raymond Frank bought the property to operate a small hydro-
electric generation plant amidst the ruins.

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Two bridges carried the former NY Route 179 from the southern
banks of the river to the islands and from the islands to the north
side of the river. With the construction of a new single span bridge
for NY Route 180 further to the west, the southerly span to Fish
Islands was removed.

Currently, Fish Islands are accessible only from the northern
span, the Canal Street Bridge. The Hydro Development Group Incor-
porated owns and operates the hydroelectric generation facilities
located on the southerly portions of both islands. Vacant property
north of Canal Street on the larger island is owned by the village.
The land is overgrown with vegetation and strewn with rubble. Never-
theless, its close proximity to the village core, its control by the
municipality and its potential for providing access to the reaches
of the Black River upstream from the dams cause this portion of the
Fish Islands to be especially appropriate for public access and
recreation.

Stocking of salmonids in the Black River by the NYS Department
of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has already attracted numerous
fishermen to the southerly end of Fish Islands. Construction of a
fish ladder at the middle dam between the two islands was stipulated
by DEC in the Hydro Development Group's operating permit. When com-
pleted, spawning salmon will be able to pass upstream above the dams.
The resultant demand for public access will focus even greater atten-
tion on the village's holdings on the larger of the two Fish Islands.

The smaller island (owned entirely by the Hydro Development
Group, Inc.) is largely undeveloped and overgrown with forest and
forest brushland. Its openness, location on the river and proximity
to the hydroelectric facilities could be attractive to water-dependent
utility storage.

(Area 2) - William Street. Along the east side of William
Street in the village core, the mixed commercial and multi-family
residential land uses occupy buildings which vary widely in struc-
tural condition. Some of the structures are seriously deteriorated.
Others are partly or wholly vacant. Separating the structures in
this area from single-family residences located to the northeast
(beyond the coastal area boundary) is village owned vacant land.

(Area 3) - Point of Land Abutting NY Route 180. When the new
bridge was constructed, its single span carried NY Route 180 from
the high southern side of the river to a lower point of land jutting
into the river on the northern side just west of the village core.
A deep drainage swale that passes under the highway through a large
culvert served to cut the point off from the village. Access to the
point must either follow the State right-of-way across the top of
this culvert or cross the drainage swale. Isolated in this manner,
the point has remained undeveloped and heavily covered with vegeta-
tion. Its proximity to the village core, an existing parking lot
to the north of the swale on the south side of Water Street, access
to a small cove into which the drainage swale empties and a splendid
vista of the river dou-nstream invite a recreational use of this area.

Its visibility to motorists entering the village from the south
across the bridge could contribute significantly to the community's
waterfront character.

(Area 4) - Site of the former Dexter Sulphite Pulp and Paper
Company. Referred to locally as the old Sulphite Mill site, this
area constitutes the largest single area of deteriorated and under-
utilized waterfront in the' village's waterfront. First established
in 1889, the mill expanded to a total of sixteen buildings with
operations contributing significantly to the local economic base
during the first three decades of this century. However, competition
from other Daper mills, transportation costs and changing pulp and
paper markets doomed the mill. The site and its mass of struc-
tures were eventually abandoned after it ceased operation in 1942.
Still later, many of the mill structures were dynamited to salvage
steel.
Today only the crumbling hulks of the bag factory/screen room
and the sulphur burning building remain standing in the northern
portion of the site near Lakeview Drive. The rest of the property
is strewn with rubble, overgrown with vegetation and unused. Recent
engineering studies have confirmed the structural soundness of the
three level bag factory/screen room building and determined its
potential for renovation. The sloping topography of the site would
afford at-grade access to each level in the structure. Presently
under village ownership, the site's openness, accessibility from
Lakeview Drive and Water Street, existing infrastructure,and shore-
line location all favor redevelopment in general and water dependent
industrial uses in particular.

2) ImpoAtant but Thteatened ktea6. Land uses categorized as important
but threatened are those requiring specific local attention, programs
and solutions to stabilize existing conditions as well as to provide
protection from the impacts of future development involving nearby
vacant or underutilized properties. Public and private reinvestment
in such uses, and where appropriate, regulatory devices will assure
their continued stability and vitality. Six areas of important but
threatened land uses were identified in Dexter's waterfront area.
With their specific locations alphabetically keyed to Plate XII they
are:

(Area A) Hydro Development Group Incorporated
(Area B) Village Core South of Canal Street
(Area C) Southern Segment of Liberty Street
(Area D) West of Liberty Street
(Area E) Corner of Brainard Street and Lakeview Drive
(Area F) Southwest of the former Sulphite Mill.

(Area A) Hydro Development Group Incorporated holdings on
Fish Islands. As the village's only industry, the Hydro Corporation

has reinvested considerable capital in its hydroelectric generating
facilities since it acquired its holdings in 1978. Nevertheless,
the structures and grounds still reflect a degree of obsolescence
and deterioration. The threats to this area relate to the growing
demand for public access for salmon fishing. The southern portion
of Fish Islands, owned by the hydro firm, has attracted numerous
fishermen during the Fall salmon runs. Construction of the fish
ladder will increase the demand for public access in this area.
In order to ensure safe public access to the river while control-
ling the impacts on private property, a close working relationship
between village officials and the Hydro Corporation will be neces-
sary.

(Area B) - Village core south of Canal Street. The mixed pub-
lic and private uses in this portion of Dexter's waterfront have
experienced a decline in vitality since the construction of the NY
Route 180 bridge. Traffic which previously passed through the core
now bypasses it along its western side. Although few of the struc-
tures here are severely deteriorated, the lack of capital reinvest-
ment in the aging buildings and the unsightly condition of the
riverbank threaten the core area's already diminished vitality.
Public and private reinvestment through facade renovation pro-
grams, shoreline clean-up, landscaping and vegetative screening is
needed to enhance the waterfront character of the village core.

(Area C) - Southern segment of Liberty Street. Residences
104% situated to the north of the village's boat launching facilities.
are threatened by the impacts associated with the increasing de-
mand for public access to the river. These impacts include in-
creased traffic flows, exposure due to the lack of vegetative
screening and overflow parking on the streets. Additional plant-
ings and increased parking capacity near the boat launch are needed
to mitigate most of the impacts.

(Area D) - West of Liberty Street. The deteriorated condition
of the former Sulphite Mill site and increased activity at the boat
launch facilities threaten residences in this area by determing pri-
vate reinvestment and depressing property values. Public and pri-
vate reinvestment through redevelopment of the mill site,
landscaping and the use of vegetative buffers will assure its con-
tinued stability and vitality as a residential neighborhood.

(Area E) - Corner of Brainard Street and Lakeview Drive. This
area is similarly impacted by the deteriorated condition of the
former mill. Again, redevelopment of the mill site will help to
stabilize property values and encourage private reinvestment in the
area's residential structures.

(Area F) - Southwest of the former Sulphite Mill. Lying between
the former mill and Maynard Avenue, this forested tract, with some
vacant lots, is the largest undeveloped coastal area in the village.

Extensive development here may foreclose other waterfront oppor-
tunities and jeopardize the effects of vegetative screening and
open space afforded by the wooded area.

3) Stabte A@Leas. All remaining areas of Dexter's waterfront were
classified as stable. Although stability is a relative term for
comparison with deteriorated or underutilized and important but
threatened areas, stable areas were aenerally characterized by viable
existing land uses, negligible deterioration and the absence of
imminent or predictable threats from potential development. Condi-
tions which would cause or accelerate obsolescence ana blight were
limited or non-existent.

Development Considerations. Development considerations for the
Dexter waterfront were evaluated and classified under two groups:
(1) natural resources; and, (2) man-made resources.

1) NctwLat Rucu@Lcu. The natural resources within Dexter's coastal
area represent some of the village's greatest assets for waterfront
revitalization. On the other hand, such resources may embody develop-
ment liabilities. Thus, their role and proper use must be considerea
carefully in undertaking public or private development activities.
Predominant natural resource concerns for new development in the
village's waterfront include:
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(A) - Water Quality. Recreational, industrial and other uses of
the Black River could be severely limited by water quality deteriora-
tion. While water quality is often a primary attraction for develop-
ment, it is also most sensitive to development. The reach of the
Black River below the dams at Fish Islands has been classified as "C"
by the Department of Environmental Conservation. (Class "C" waters
are suitable for fishing and all other uses except as a source of
water supply for drinking, culinary or food processing purposes and
primary contact recreation such as swimming, diving, waterskiing and
skindiving). Dexter's waterfront program. is dependent on recreational
and industrial uses of the river within its waterfront area (fishing,
boating and hydropower). Therefore, the potential impacts of future
development activities on water quality must be considered.

(B) - Flood Hazard Areas (see Plate III). Flooding of low lying
areas along the river results from heavy precipitation and rapid snow-
melt throughout the Black River basin, especially from the Tug Hill
plateau. Such low lying areas, i.e. floodplain, buffer the effects
of localized flooding and storm flood waters. Their filling or unre-
stricted development can result in a loss of flood storage volume or
an increase in flood damage, respectively. The floodplains mapped
as Flood Hazard Areas for Dexter must therefore be carefully consid-
ered in determining waterfront development alternatives.

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(C)- Soils (see Plate VI). The most prevalent soil types in
Aft, the Dexter waterfront are classified as "made lands" and "cut and
Nor fill." These classes have a wide range of variability when deter-
mining their suitability for development. Remaining areas are
generally characterized by silty clay loam type soils, with a
moderate to severe suitability for selected land uses. Where such
soils are characterized by seasonably high watertable or slow
permeability rates, their ability to accommodate individual sewage
disposal systems, foundations and other developmental activities
may be severely restricted. 'Soils survey information, while pro-
viding some very valuable insights into the natural characteristics
of soils, does not negate the need for borings, "perc" tests and
other site-specific testing prior to any proposed development.

(D)- Slope (see Plate VI). Topography limits development in
that portion of the waterfront generally to the west of the former
Sulphite Mill where slopes exceed 15%. Proper design and care in
siting development in this area will be critical in avoiding ad-
verse environmental impacts. Improper development on the area's
steep slopes could resuit in increased erosion, slumping and
general soil instability which would cause increased siltation,
foundation problems and difficulties with the use of individual
septic systems.

(E)- Natural Area. Natural areas in the village's waterfront
include forested lands and forest brushlands. The larger areas of
forests and forest brushlands provide open space, development buf-
fers, habitat for a variety of birds and small animals and aesthe-
tic value in general. Choices of land uses in the waterfront and
specific development projects should retain and preserve such areas
to the maximum practical extent.

2) Man-@iade Rezou,,Lce CorLs`(_'dvLat_ioYL6. The ability of the Village
of-Dexter to maintain future use of -its waterfront is directly re-
lated to the availability of municipal facilities and services.
A deficiency in such facilities and services can pose serious prob-
lems for existing and future development. In particular, develop-
ment alternatives for Dexter's waterfront area must consider the
following:

A) Sewage Treatment and Water Supply
B) Village-Owned Property
C) Transportation Network
(A)- Sewage Treatment and Water Supply. The Village of Dex-
ter operates municipal sewer and water systems which service most
of its waterfront area. After periods of intense rainfall, the
sewage treatment facility does experience short-term surcharges
due, in part, to a high rate of system infiltration. (The village
is currently working on minimizing the amount of infiltration by
upgrading obsolete or deteriorated portions of the system through
a Construction Grants Project funded by DEC and Federal EPA.)
Otherwise, the treatment plant has adequate capacity to accommodate
0 further development as indicated in a recent study, Dexter Incubator

Building, prepared by the Frontier Housing Authority. It should
be recognized, though, that the existing plant may not be able to
handle increased flows if the Waterfront Revitalization Program
induces secondary growth. Though not expected, major population
growth in Dexter would necessitate expansion of the plant. The
housing authority study also determined that the potable water
supply was more than adequate to meet future development needs.
Waterfront areas not serviced by the existing system will be con-
sidered for less intense uses that will minimize demand on these
services.

(B)- Village-Owned Property (see Plate IX). Abandonment of
private property since the middle of this century has resulted in
vast areas of the waterfront coming under village ownership. With
such holdings, Dexter can both facilitate the location of water
dependent and water enhanced uses within the waterfront and en-
courage private acquisition and redevelopment of a portion of the
excessive public lands. Particular emphasis on public access and
recreation opportunities should guide local decisions on land dis-
position.

(C)- Transportation Network (see Plate X). The availability
of established transportation routes is particularly advantageous
to the Dexter area. Regional and local thoroughfares provide easy
access to and within the village limits. Particular attention
must be directed to providing routine maintenance of village
streets and bridges, efficient vehicular movement and parking
within the waterfront.

SECTION

III
0 LOCAL POLICIES
AND

APPLICABLE STATE POLICIES

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Index of Policies

PO=CY NUMBER PA(M

Policy 1, IA-D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Policy 2, 2A-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Policy 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Policy 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Policy 5, 5A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Policy 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Policy 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Policy 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Policy 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Policy 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . 63
Policy 11, 11-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Policy 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Policy 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Policy 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Policy 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Policy 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Policy 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
AMON, Policy 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Polj r_\,7 19, 19A-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Policy 20, 20A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Policy 21, 21A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Policy 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Policy 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Policy 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Policy 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Policy 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Policy 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Policy 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Policy 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Policy 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Policy 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Policy 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Policy 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Policy 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Policy 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Policy 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Policy 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Policy 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Policy 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Policy 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Policy 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Policy 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Polic v 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Policy 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

SECTION III. LOCAL POLICIES AND APPLICABLE
STATE POLICIES

DEVELOPMENT

POLICY 1 - RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND REDEVELOP DETERIORATED AND UNDERUTILIZED
WATERFRONT AREAS FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL
AND OTHER COMPATIBLE USES.

Policy 1A - Encourage the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the former Sul-
phite Mill for industrial and storage uses.

Policy 1B - Develop the underutilized village-owned parcels on the larger
Fish Island and the point of land west of NY Route 180 for water
dependent recreational uses.

Policy 1C - Encourage the rehabilitation and stabilization of deteriorated
and under utilized commercial properties along William Street
while providing support facilities (such as off-street parking)
on adjoining vacant village-owned property.

Policy 1D - Encourage the rehabilitation and expansion of hydroelectric genera-
tion and related storage facilities on the smaller Fish Island.

Explanation of Policy. Revitalization of the waterfront
area is vital to Dexter's strategy for economic development.
The actions of governmental agencies can further the objectives
of this policy. The transfer and purchase of property; the con-
struction of new buildings, roads or parks; the provision of tax
incentives to businesses; and establishment of foreign trade
zones are examples of governmental means for spurring waterfront
revitalization. When any such action, or similar action is pro-
posed, it must be analyzed to determine if the action would con-
tribute to or adversely affect a waterfront revitalization effort.

Revitalization of once dynamic waterfront areas is one of
the most effective means of encouraging economic growth in the
State, without consuming valuable open space outside of these
waterfront areas and/or fragile coastal areas. Uses requiring a
location on the shoreline must be given priority in any develop-
ment effort. Revitalization efforts will conform to the other
policies of this program for the protection and beneficial use
of significant waterfront resources.

Approximately one-half of Dexter's coastal area is vacant
and classified as "underutilized or deteriorated." A full three-
quarters of the land thus classified is owned by the village.
Activities relating to State Policy 1 and Local Policies 1A

through 1D will concentrate on those underutilized and/or deteri-
orated areas identified in Section II - Inventory and Analysis
and illustrated on Plate III - "Land Use Conditions." Such areas
include: portions of the two Fish Islands, properties along Wil-
liam Street; the point of land abutting the NY Route 180 bridge,
and the site of the former Sulphite Mill. (See Policies 2, 20
and 21 and Section IV - Proposed Uses and Projects for additional
description of the proposed uses of these sites.)

The village is committed to increasing the use of these sites
in a manner that encourages economic growth, creates local employ-
ment opportunities and furthers the State's salmonid sport fisher-
ies program. As this revitalization effort progresses, stabiliza-
tion of surrounding "important but threatened areas" will be
facilitated.

The following guidelines are to be used in assessing proposed
public and private actions affecting the revitalization of the
waterfront:

1. When a government agency action is proposed to take
place in the Dexter waterfront area regarded as suitable for
development, the following will apply:
a) Priority should be given to uses which are dependent on
a location adjacent to the water;
b) The action should enhance existing and anticipated uses;
c) The action should serve as a c-atalyst to private invest-
ment in the area;
d) The action should improve the deteriorated condition of
a site and, at a minimum, must not cause further deteri-
oration;
e) The action must lead to development which is compatible
with the character of the area, with consideration given
to scale; architectural style, density, and intensity of
use,
f) The action should have the potential to improve the
existing economic base of the community and, at a mini-
mum, must not jeopardize this base;
g) The action should improve adjacent and upland views of
the water and, at a minimum, must not affect these views
in an insensitive manner;
h) The action should have the potential to improve the
potential for multiple uses of the site.

2. If a government agency action is proposed to take place
outside of a deteriorated or underutilized waterfront area suitable
for redevelopment and is either within the village or an adjacent
coastal community, the agency proposing the action must first
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determine if it is feasible to take the action within the deteri-
orated or underutilized waterfront area in question. If such an
action is feasible, the agency should give strong consideration
to taking the action in that area. If not feasible, the agency
must take the appropriate steps to ensure that the action does
not cause further deterioration of that area.

POLICY 2 - FACILITATE THE SITING OF WATER DEPENDENT USES AND FACILITIES ON OR
ADJACENT TO COASTAL WATERS.

Policy 2A - Develop water-dependent recreational uses on public owned lands
on the larger Fish Islands and the point of land to the west of
NY Route 180.

Policy 2B - Encourage the expansion of hydroelectric generation facilities on
holdings of the Hydro Development Group, Inc, on both Fish Islands
and east of NY Route 180.

Policy 2C - Retain, as necessary, publicly owned land at the site of the former
Sulphite Mill for future development of water-dependent and water-
enhancec uses.

Explanation of Policy. There is a finite amount of water-
front space suitable for development purposes. Although demand
for a specific piece of property will vary with economic and
social conditions on both a village-wide and state-wide basis,
long-term expectations are for increased demand for waterfront
property.

The traditional method of land allocation, i.e., the real
estate market, with or without local land use controls, offers
little assurance that uses which require waterfront sites will,
in fact, have access to coastal waters. To ensure that such
"water-dependent" uses can continue to be accommodated within the
village, government agencies will avoid undertaking, funding, or
approving non-water dependent uses when such uses would preempt
the reasonably foreseeable development of water-dependent uses;
furthermore government agencies will utilize appropriate existing
programs to encourage water-dependent activities.

The following uses and facilities are considered as water
dependent:
1. Uses which depend on the utilization of resources found
in coastal waters (for example: fishing);
2. Recreational activities which depend on access to coastal
waters (for example: swimming, fishing, boating, wild-
life viewing);
3. Uses involved in the sea/land transfer of goods (for
example: docks, loading areas, pipelines, short- and
long-term storage facilities);

4. Structures needed for navigational purposes (for example:
dams and lighthouses);
5. Flood and erosion protection structures (for example:
breakwaters, bulkheads);
6. Facilities needed to store and service boats and ships
(for example: marinas, boat repair, boat construction
yards);
7. Uses requiring large quantities of water for processing
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and cooling purposes (for example: hydroelectric power
plants);
8. Scientific/educational activities which, by their nature,
require access to coastal waters (for example: water
resource nature centers); and
9. Support facilities which are necessary for the successful
functioning of permitted water-dependent uses (for example:
parking lots, snack bars, first aid stations, short-term
storage facilities). Though these uses must be near the
given water-dependent uses they should, as much as possi-
ble, be sited inland from the water-dependent use rather
than on the shore.

In addition to water-dependent uses, uses which are enhanced
by a waterfront location should be encouraged to locate along the
shore, though not at the expense of water-dependent uses. A water-
enhanced use is defined as a use that has no critical dependence
on obtaining a waterfront location, but the profitability of the
use and/or the enjoyment level of the users would be increased
significantly if the use were adjacent to, or had visual access
to, the waterfront.

Various water-dependent uses are designated for several
waterfront sites, described in more detail in Section II - "Inven-
tory and Analysis" and shown on Plate XII - "Land Use Conditions."
Water-dependent recreational uses will be developed on the northern
portion of the larger Fish Islands and the point of land west of
NY Route 180. Expansion of existing hydroelectric generation and
related facilities will be encouraged on the vacant properties of
the Hydro Development GrouD, Inc. on both Fish Islands and east
of NY Route 180. As future demand warrants, water-dependent and
water-enhanced industrial uses will be given priority access to
appropriate locations within the former Sulphite Mill property.
Water-dependent and water-enhanced recreational uses are also
possible and acceptable uses for appropriate portions of the Sul-
phite Mill property. (See Policies 1, 2, 20 and 21 and Section
IV - Proposed Uses and Projects for additional description of the
proposed uses of these sites.)

In the actual choice of sites where water-dependent uses
will be encouraged and facilitated, the following guidelines
should be used.

1. Competition for space -- competition for space or the
potential for it, should be indicated before any given site is
promoted for water-deDendent uses. The intent is to match water-
dependent uses with suitable locations and thereby reduce any
conflicts between competing uses that might arise. Not just any
site suitable for development should '@Ie chosen as a water-dependent
use area. The choice of a site should be made with some meaningful
impact on the real estate market anticipated. The anticipated
impact could either be one of increased protection to existing
water-dependent activities or else the encouragement of water-
dependent develonment.

2. In-place facilities and services -- most water-de-Dendent
uses, if they are to function effectively, will require basic public
facilities and services. In selecting appropriate areas for water-
dependent uses, consideration should be given to the following
factors:
a) The availability of public sewers, public water lines
and adequate power supply;
b) Access to the area for trucks and rail, if heavy
industry is to be accommodated; and,
c) Access to public transportation, if a high number of
T)erson trips to be generated.
N 3. Access to navigational channels -- if commercial shipping,
commercial fishing, or recreational boating are planned, the local-
ity should consider setting aside a site, within a sheltered harbor,
from which access to adequately sized navigation channels would be
assured.

4. Compatibility with adjacent uses and the protection of
other coastal resources -- water-dependent uses should be located
so that they enhance, or at least do not detract from, the surround-
ing community. Consideration should also be given to such factors
as the protection of nearby residential areas from odors, noise and
traffic. Affirmative aDproaches should also be employed so that
water-dependent uses andadjacent uses can serve to- comDlement one
another. For example, a recreation-oriented water-depen'dent use
area'could be sited in an area already oriented towards tourism.
Clearly, a marina, fishing pier or swimming area would enhance, and
in turn be enhanced by, nearby restaurants, motels and other non-
water oriented tourist activities. Water-deDendent uses must also
be sited so as to avoid adverse impact*s on tiie significant coastal
resources.

5. Preference to underutilized sites -- the lDromotion of
water-dependent uses should serve to foster develop-ment as a result
of the capital programming, permit expediting, and-other State and
local actions that will be used to promote the site. Nowhere is
such a stimulus needed more than in those portions of the State's
water,front areas which are currently underutilized.

6. Providing for expansion -- a primary objective of the
policy is to create a process by which water-,dependent uses can be
accommodated well into the future. State agencies and localities
should therefore give consideration to long-term space needs and,
where practicable, accommodate future demand by identifying more
land than is needed in the near future.

In promoting water-dependent uses the following kinds of
actions should be considered:

__ Favored treatment to water-deDendent use areas with re-
spect to capital programming. Particular priority should be given
to the construction and maintenance of port facilities, roads,
railroad facilities, and public transportation within areas suitable
for water-dependent uses.

When areas suitable for water-dependent uses are publicly
owned, favored leasing arrangements should be given to water-
deDendent uses.

Where possible, consideration should be given to providing
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water-dependent uses with property.tax abatements, loan guarantees,
or loans at below market rates.

State and local planning and economic development agencies
should actively promote water-dependent -uses. In addition, a list
of sites available for non-water-deDendent uses should be maintained
in order to assist developers seeking alternative sites for their
proposed projects.

-_ Local, State and Federal agencies should work together
to streamline permitting procedures that may be burdensome to water-
de-nendent uses. This effort should begin for specific uses in a
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particular area.

POLICY 3 - FURTHER DEVELOP THE STATE'S MAJOR PORTS OF ALBANY, BUFFALO, NEW YORK,
OGDENSBURG AND OSWEGO AS CENTERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, AND EN-
COURAGE THE SITING, IN THESE PORT AREAS, INCLUDING THOSE UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF STATE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES, OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO, OR IN SUPPORT OF, THE WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
OF CARGO AND PEOPLE.

Not Applicable. The Village of Dexter is not a major port of
New York State.

POLICY 4 STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC BASE OF SMALLER HARBOR AREAS BY ENCOURAGING
THE DEVELOP,.iENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THOSE TRADITIONAL USES AND
ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE PROVIDED SUCH AREAS WITH THEIR UNIQUE MARITIME
IDENTITY.

Not Applicable. Although Dexter is located on the Black River,
physical constraints and its distance from Lake 0ntario preclude its
consideration as a small harbor.

POLICY 5 - ENCOURAGE THE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS WHERE PUBLIC
SERVICES AND FACILITIES ESSENTIAL TO SUCH DEVELOPMENT ARE
ADEQUATE.

Policy 5A - The village will maintain, and where necessary improve those public
services and infrastructure that serve the village core area and
the former Sulphite Mill to assure their continued availability
to meet existing and future needs.

Policy 5B - Encourage the development of uses which have little or no potential
to generate a demand on public services and infrastructure in those
waterfront areas where existing services are limited and/or non-
existing.

Explanation of Policy. By their construction, taxing, funding
and regulatory powers, the local, State and Federal governments have
become dominant forces in shaping the course of development. In
addition, the Village of Dexter has direct control over the future
development of the large portions of its waterfront area that it
currently owns. Through these government actions, development in the
waterfront area will be encouraged to locate within, contiguous to,
or in close proximity to existing areas of concentrated development
where infrastructure and public services are adequate, where topography,
geology, and other environmental conditions are suitable for and able
to accommodate development.

Although Dexter is a rural village, public services and infra-
structure are generally adequate throughout the village for current
and future development needs. Future developments which will place
a demand on existing infrastructure (sewer, water and road network)
and public services (primarily parking) will be concentrated in
those waterfront areas where existing services are currently available
or readily accommodated. Preferred areas for such development are
the village core area and the site of the former Sulphite Mill.

Those uses which will place little or no demand on existing
public services and infrastructure will be encouraged to locate in
those waterfront areas where such services are limited or non-
existent. Such uses include water-dependent recreational facilities
and storage facilities, and residential infill development that can
be accommodated by individual on-site services.

For any action that would result in large scale development or
an action which would facilitate or serve future development, deter-
mination shall be made as to whether the action is within, contiguous
to, or in close proximity to an area of concentrated development
where infrastructure and public services are adequate. The following
guidelines shall be used in making that determination.

1. Cities, built-up suburban towns and villages, and rural
villages in the coastal area are generally areas of concentrated
development where infrastructure and public services are adequate,

2. Other locations in the coastal area may also be suitable
for development, if three or more of the following conditions
prevail:
a) Population density of the area surrounding or adjacent
to the proposed site exceeds 1,000 persons per square
mile;
b) Proposed site is served by or is near to public or
private sewer and water lines;
c) Public transportation service is available within one
mile of the proposed site; and,
d) A significant concentration of commercial and/or indus-
trial activity is within one-half mile of the proposed
site.

3. The following points shall be considered in assessing
the adequacy of an area's infrastructure and public services:
a) Streets and highways serving the proposed site can
safely accommodate the peak traffic generated by the
proposed land development;
b) Development's water needs (consumptive and fire fight-
ing) can be met by the existing water supply system;
c) Sewage disposal system and solid waste facilities can
accommodate the wastes generated by the development;
d) Energy needs of the proposed land development can be
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accommodated by existing utility systems;
e) Stormwater runoff from the proposed site can be accom-
modated by on-site and/or off-site facilities; and,
f) Schools, police and fire protection, and health and
social services are adequate to meet the needs of the
population expected to live, work, shop, or conduct
business in the area as a result of the development,

It is recognized that certain forms of development may and/or
should occur at locations Vhich are not within or near areas of
concentrated development. Thus, this coastal development policy
does not apply to the following types of development projects and
activities.

Economic activities which depend upon sites at or near
locations where natural resources are present, e.g., lumber indus-
try, quarries.

-- Development which by its nature is enhanced by a non-
urbanized setting, e.g., a resort complex, campgrounds, second
home developments.

Development which is designed to be a self-contained
activity, e.g., a small college, an academic or religious retreat.

Water-dependent uses with site requirements not compati-
ble with this policy or when alternative sites are not available.

-- Development which because of its isolated location and
small-scale has little or no potential to generate and/or encour-
age further land development.

-- Uses and/or activities which because of public safety
consideration should be located away from populous areas.

-- Rehabilitation or restoration of existing structures and
facilities.

-- Development projects which are essential to the construc-
tion and/or operation of the above uses and activities.

In those areas of the Dexter waterfront where development is
encouraged by these policies, the condition of existing public
water and sewage infrastructure and other services may necessitate
improvements. Those local, State and Federal agencies charged
with allocating funds for investments in public services and water
and sewer facilities should give high priority to the needs of
such areas so that full advantage may be taken of the rich array
of their other infrastructure components in promoting waterfront
revitalization.

POLICV 6 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRAM.

FISH AND WILDLIFE POLICIES

POLICV 7 - SIG47FICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS, AS IDENTIFIED ON
THE COASTAL AREA W, WILL BE PROTECTED, PRESERVED AND WHERE
PRACTICAL, RESTORED SO AS TO MkINTAIN THEIR VIABILITV AS HABITATS.

Explanation of Policy. Habitat protection is recognized as
fundamental to assuring the survival of fish and wildlife popula-
tions. Land and water uses or development shall not be undertaken
if such actions destroy or significantly impair the viability of
an area designated a significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat.
When the action significantly reduced a vital resource (e.g., food,
shelter, living space) or changes environmental conditions (e.g.,
temperature, substrate) beyond the tolerance range of an organism,
then the action would be considered to "significantly impair" the
habitat. Indicators of a significantly impaired habitat may in-
clude: reduced carrying capacity, changes in community structure
(food chain relationships, species diversity), reduced productivity
and/or increased incidence of disease and mortality. (This policy
is included in the LWRP in anticipation of the designation of a
habitat of state-wide significance.)

The range of generic activities most likely to affect signi-
ficant coastal fish and wildlife habitats include but are not
limited to the following:

1. Draining wetlands, ponds: Cause changes in vegetation,
or changes in groundwater and surface water hydrology.

2. Filling wetlands, shallow areas of streams, lakes, bays,
estuaries: May change physical character of substrate (e.g.,
sandy to muddy, or smother vegetation, alter surface water
hydrology).

3. Grading land: Results in vegetation removal, increased
surface runoff, or increase soil erosion and downstream sedimenta-
tion.

4. Clear cutting: May cause loss of vegetative cover, in-
crease fluctuations in amount of surface runoff, or increase
streambed scouring, soil erosion, sediment deposition.

5. Dredging or excavation: May cause change in substrate
composition, possible release of contaminants otherwise stored in
sediments, removal of aquatic vegetation, or change circulation
patterns and sediment transport mechanisms.

6. Dredge spoil disposal: May incude shoaling of littoral
areas, or change circulation patterns.

7. Physical alteration of shore areas through channeliza-
tion or construction of shore structures: May change in volume
and rate of flow or increased scouring, sedimentation.

8. Introduction, storage or disposal of pollutants such as
chemical, petrochemical, solid wastes, nuclear wastes, toxic mater-
ial pesticide, sewage effluent, urban and rural runoff, leachate
of hazardous and toxic substances stored in landfills: May cause
increased mortality or sublethal effects on organisms, alter their
reproductive capabilities, or reduce their value as food organisms.

The range of physical, biological and chemical parameters
which should be considered include but are not limited to the
following:

-- Physical parameters such as: Living space, circulation,
flushing rates, tidal amplitude, turbidity, water temperature,
depth (loss of littoral zone), morphology, substrate type, vege-
tation, structure, erosion and sedimentation rates.

-- Biological parameters such as: Community structure, food
chain relationships, species diversity, predator/prey relation-
ships, population size, mortality rates, reproductive rates, be-
havioral patterns, and migratory patterns.

Chemical parameters such as: Dissolved oxygen, carbon
dioxide, ph, dissolved solids, nutrients organics, salinity,
pollutants (heavy metals, toxic and hazardous materials).

When a proposed action is likely to alter any of the bio-
logical, physical or chemical parameters as described in the
narrative beyond the tolerance range of the organisms occupying
the habitat, the viability of that habitat has been significantly
impaired or destroyed. Such action, therefore, would be inconsis-
tent with the above policy.

POLICY 8 - PROTECT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN THE COASTAL AREA FROM THE
INTRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS WASTES AND OTHER POLLUTANTS WHICH BIO-
ACCUMULATE IN THE FOOD CHAIN OR WHICH CAUSE SIGNIFICANT SUBLETHAL
OR LETHAL EFFECT ON THOSE RESOURCES.

Explanation of Policy. Hazardous wastes are unwanted by-
products of manufacturing processes generally characterized as
being flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. @Iore specifi-
cally, hazardous waste is defined in Environmental Conservation
Law (S27-0901(3)) as "waste or combination of wastes which be-
cause of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or
infestious characteristics may: (1) cause, or significantly con-
dalk tribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious
irreversible, or incapacitating reversible illness; or (2) pose
a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the
environment when improperly treated, stored, transported or other-
wise managed." A list of hazardous wastes (NYCRR Part 366) has
been adopted by DEC; however. new regulations (6 NYCRR Part 371)
will soon supersede Part 366 .

The handling (storage, transport, treatment and disposal) of
the materials included on this list is being strictly regulated
in New York State to prevent their entry or introduction into the
environment, particularly into the State's air, land and waters.
Such controls should effectively minimize possible contamination
of and bio-accumulation in the State's coastal fish and wildlife.
resources at levels that cause mortality or create physiological
and behavioral disorders.

Other pollutants are those conventional wastes, generated
from point and non-point sources, and not identified as hazardous
wastes but controlled through other State laws.

POLICY 9 - EXPAND RECREATIONAL USE OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN COASTAL
AREAS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO EXISTING RESOURCES, SUPPLEMENTING
EXISTING STOCKS, AND DEVELOP7NG NEW RESOURCES. SUCH EFFORTS SHALL
BE MADE IN A MANNER WHICH ENSURES THE PROTECTION OF RENEWABLE FISH
AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES AND CONSIDERS OTHER ACTIVITIES DEPENDENT ON
THEM.

Exr)lanation of_Policy. Recreational uses of coastal fish
and wildlife resources increase consumptive uses such as fishing op
and hunting, and non-consumptive uses such as wildlife photography,
bird watching and nature study.

Any efforts to increase recreational use of these resources
will be made in a manner which ensures the protection of fish and
wildlife resources in marine and freshwater coastal areas and
which takes into consideration other activities dependent on these
resources. Also, such efforts must be done in accordance with
existing State law and in keeping with sound resource management
considerations. Such considerations include biology of the species,
carrying capacity of the resource, public demand, costs and availa-
ble technology.

The Dexter area of the Black River is endowed with exceptional
fishing resources - particularly due to the recent stocking of sal-
monids and abundant wildlife in nearby Black River Bay. Demand for
access to these resources has increased greatly in the last few
years. The Village of Dexter will continue to cooperate with
government agencies to expand recreational use of these resources
while ensuring their protection.

The village's cooperative efforts with DEC, the Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and other public and
private groups involve the development of public access to, and
recreational use of the Black River and its related fish and wild- Olk
life resources. Key waterfront parcels which are targeted for 1W
such development include: the larger of the two Fish Islands, the
Doint of land west of the NY Route 180 bridge and expansion of the
existing facilities to the south of Liberty Street.

The following should be considered by local, State and
Federal agencies as they determine the consistency of their pro-
posed action with the above policy.

1. Consideration should be made by local, State and Federal
agencies as to whether an action will impede existing or future
utilization of the State's recreational @ish and wildlife resources.

2. Efforts to increase access to recreational fish and wild-
life resources should not lead to overutilization of that resource
or cause impairment of the habitat. Sometimes such impairment can
be more subtle than actual physical damage to the habitat. For
example, increased human presence can deter animals from using the
habitat area.

3. The impacts of increasing access to recreational fish and
wi'dlife resources should be deter-mined on a case-by-case basis,
consulting the significant habitat narrative (see Policy 7) and/or
conferring with a trained fish and wildlife biologist.

4. Any public or private sector initiatives to supplement
existing stocks (e.g., stocking a stream with fish reared in a
hatchery) or develop new resources (e.g., creating private fee-
hunting or fee-fishing facilities) must be done in accord with
existing State law.

POLICY 10 - FURTHER DEVELOP COMMERCIAL FINFISH, SHELLFISH AND CRUSTACEAN RE-
SOURCES IN THE COASTAL AREA BY ENCOURAGING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW, OR IMPROVEMENT OF EXISTING ON-SHORE COMMERCIAL FISHING FACI-
LITIES, INCREASING MARKETING OF THE STATE'S SEAFOOD PRODUCTS,
MAINTAINING ADEQUATE STOCKS AND EXPANDING AQUACULTURE FACILITIES.

Not Applicable. There are no commercial fishing activities
on the Black River and little potential exists for developing
such facilities.

FLOODING AND EROSION HAZARDS POLICIES

POLICY 11 - BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES WILL BE SITED IN THE COASTAL AREA
SO AS TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND THE ENDANGERING OF HUMAN
LIVES CAUSED BY FLOODING AND EROSION.

POLICY 11A - Upland, non-Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas, particularly where
slope are greater than 15%, shall be subject to controls which
minimize erosion, siltation, and resultant water quality problems.

Explanation of Policy. Flooding: Areas of special flood
hazard were identified and mapped in Dexter by the Federal Insur-
ance Administration and are subject to village flood control regu-
lations. In such areas identified, no use will be permitted that
is in violation of local flood control regulations and mobile
homes will only be permitted in existing mobile home parks.

Erosion: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
is required by Section 34-0104 of Article 34, Environmental Con-
servation Law, to identify Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas (CEHA's).
This survey has not been finalized by DEC for the Dexter area.
However, due to its relative "inland" setting near the confluence
of Black River with Black River Bay, it is unlikely that the Dex-
ter coastal area will have CEHA's warranting the adoption of CEHA
regulations at any level of government.

For uplands, non-CEHA's where development on steep slopes
could result in erosion and water pollution (specifically, west
of the old sulphite mill), sedimentation controls will be required.
Such controls include retaining walls and temporary coverage of
bare soil with straw mulch. In addition, building codes, subdivi-
sion codes, and septic tank/sewer regulations will be enforced to
present other types of runoff or damage.

POLICY 72 - ACTIVITIES OR DEVELOPMENT IN THE COASTAL AREA WILL BE UNDERTAKEN
SO AS TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO NATURAL RESOURCES AND PROPERTY FROM
FLOODING AND EROSION BY PROTECTING NATURAL PROTECTIVE FEATURES IN-
CLUVING BEACHES, DUNES, BARRIER ISLANDS AND BLUFFS.

Not Applicable. See explanation of Policy 11.

POLICY 73 - THE CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION OF EROSION PROTECTION STRUCTURES
SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN ONLY IF THEY HAVE A REASONABLE PROBABILITY OF
CONTROLLING EROSION FOR AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS AS DEMONSTRATED IN
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND/OR ASSURED MAINTENANCE OR
REPLACEMENT PROGRAAtS.

Not Applicable. See Policy 11 for explanation.

POLICY 14 - ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION OR RECUN-
STRUCTION OF EROSION PROTECTION STRUCTURES, SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN SO
THAT THERE WILL BE NO MEASURABLE INCREASE IN EROSION OR FLOODING
AT THE SITE OF SUCH ACTIVITIES OR DEVELOPMENT, OR AT OTHER LOCATIONS..

Not Applicable. See Policy 11 for explanation.

POLICY 15 - MINING, EXCAVATION OR DREDGING IN COASTAL WATERS SHALL NOT SIGNI-
FICANTLV INTERFERE WITH THE NATURAL COASTAL PROCESSES WHICH SUPPLY
BEACH MATERIALS TO LAND ADJACENT TO SUCH WATERS AND SHALL BE
UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER WHICH WILL NOT CAUSE AN INCREASE IN EROSION
OF SUCH LAND.

Not Applicable. No beacties or evidence of erosion have been
identified in the Dexter coastal area.

POLICY 16 - PUBLIC FUNDS SHALL ONLY BE USED FOR EROSION PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES
WHERE NECESSARY TO PROTECT HUMAN LIFE, AND NEW DEVELOPMENT WHICH
REQUIRES A LOCATION WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO AN EROSION HAZARD AREA
TO BE ABLE TO FUNCTION, OR EXISTING DEVELOPMENT; AND ONLY WHERE
THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OUTWEIGH THE LONG TERM MONETARY AND OTHER
COSTS INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASING EROSION AND ADVERSE
EFFECTS ON NATURAL PROTECTIVE FEATURES.

Not Applicable. See Policy 11 for explanation.

POLICY 17 - WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE NONSTRUCTURAL MEASURES TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE
TO NATURAL RESOURCES AND PROPERTY FROM FLOODING AND EROSION. SUCH
MEASURES SHALL INCLUDE:

W THE SET BACK OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES;
(ii) THE PLANTING OF VEGETATION AND THE INSTALLATION OF SAND FENC-
ING AND DRAINING;
(iii) THE RESHAPING OF BLUFFS; AND
(iv) THE FLOOD PROOFING OF BUILDINGS OR THE7R ELEVATION ABOVE THE
BASE FLOOD LEVEL.

Explanation of Policy. Flooding: This policy recognizes both
the potential adverse impacts of flooding upon development and upon
natural protective features in the coastal area as well as the costs
of protection against those hazards which structural measures entail.

This policy shall apply to the planning, siting and design of
proposed activities and development, including measures to protect
existing activities and development. To ascertain consistency with
the policy, it must be determined if any one, or a combination of,
non-structural measures would afford the degree of protection appro-
priate both to the character and purpose of the activity or develop-
ment, and to the hazard. If non-structural measures are determined
to offer sufficient protection, then consistency with the policy
would require the use of such measures, whenever possible.

In determining whether or not non-structural measures to pro-
ink tect against flooding will afford the degree of protection appro-
priate, an analysis, and if necessary, other materials such as
plans or sketches of the activity or development, of the site and
of the alternative protection measures should be prepared to allow
an assessment to be made.

"Non-structural measures" within identified flood hazard areas
shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the avoidance of risk or
damage from flooding by the siting of buildings outside the hazard
area, and (b) the flood-proofing of buildings or their elevation
above the base flood level.

Erosion: See Policy 11A.

GENERAL POLICY

POLICY 18 - TO SAFEGUARD THE VITAL ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERESTS
OF THE STATE AND OF ITS CITIZENS, PROPOSED MAJOR ACTIONS IN THE
COASTAL AREA MUST GIVE FULL CONSIDERATION TO THOSE INTERESTS, AND
TO THE SAFEGUARDS WHICH THE STATE HAS ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT
VALUABLE COASTAL RESOURCE AREAS.

Explanation of Policy. Proposed major actions may be under-
taken in the coastal area if they will not significantly impair
valuable coastal waters and resources, thus frustrating the

achievement of the purposes of the safeguards which the State has
established to protect those waters and resources. Proposed
actions must take into account the social, economic and environ-
mental interests of the State and its citizens in such matters
that would affect natural resources, water levels and flows, shore-
line damage, hydro-electric power generation, and recreation.

PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES

POLICY 19 - PROTECT, MAINTAIN AND INCREASE THE LEVELS AND TYPES OF ACCESS TO
PUBLIC WATER-RELATED RECREATION RESOURCES AND FACILITIES SO THAT
THESE RESOURCES AND FACILITIES MAY BE FULLY UTILIZED BY ALL THE
PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH REASONABLY ANTICIPATED PUBLIC RECREATION
NEEDS AND THE PROTECTION OF HISTORIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES. IN
PROVIDING SUCH ACCESS, PRIORITY SHALL BE GIVEN TO PUBLIC BEACHES,
BOATING FACILITIES.. FISHING AREAS AND WATERFRONT PARKS.

Policy 19A - Develop, protect and maintain pedestrian access to public water-
related recreational uses and facilities at the point of land
west of NY Route 180 and the larger Fish Island.

Policy 19B - Develop, protect and maintain vehicular access to public water-
related recreational uses and facilities at the point of land
west of NY Route 180 and the larger Fish Island.

Policy 19C - Increase and maintain waterborne access to upper lower
reaches of the Black River afforded by the existion lower boat
launch facility and publicly owned foreshore at the point of
land west of NY Route 180 and on the larger Fish Island.

Explanation of Policy. This policy calls for achieving bal-
ance among the following factors: the level of access to a re-
source or facility, the capacity of a resource or facility, and
the protection of natural resources. The Local Waterfront Revi-
talization Program will encourage mixed use areas and multiple use
of facilities to improve access.

The particular water-related recreation resources and facili-
ties which will receive priority for improved access in Dexter's
waterfront are fishing areas, boating facilities and passive/
active recreational parks. To optimize the use of these resources,
the village must facilitate alternative modes of access, including
pedestrian, vehicular and waterborne.

In order to provide access to the point of land west of NY
Route 180, the village has constructed a walking bridge spanning
the culvert between the parking lot on Water Street and the recre-
ational facilities on the point. The Canal Street Bridge, linking
the village core to the larger Fish Islands, provides for both

vehicular and pedestrian access. Both bridges will require pro-
tection and maintenance to ensure continued access. Walking
paths, parking facilities and service/emergency roads will have
to be constructed on the larger Fish Island to accommodate the
on-site needs of fishermen, boaters, picnickers and spectators.
Maintenance of the facilities is likewise essential to ensure
continued access. The village is presently negotiating with the
Hydro Development Group, Inc. for additional parking and public
access on the firm's holdings along the southern portion of this
island.

The unique location of the Village of Dexter at the last
drop in level of the Black River provides opportunities for access
to the river both above and below the dams. An existing boat
launch facility south of Liberty Street has a dual launch and
dockage to accommodate several small boats. Additional dockage
has been constructed at the point of land to the west of NY
Route 180. A second launching facility will be constructed on
the northeastern portion of the larger Fish Island to provide
access to the upper reaches of the river.

The following guidelines will be used in determining the
consistency of a proposed action with this policy:

1. The existing access from adjacent or proximate public
lands or facilities to public water-related recreation resources
and facilities shall not be reduced, nor shall the possibility of
increasing access in the future from adjacent or proximate public
lands or facilities to public water-related recreation resources
and facilities be eliminated, unless in the latter case, estimates
of future use of these resources and facilities are too low to
justify maintaining or providing increased public access.

The following is an explanation of the terms used in the
above guidelines:
a) Access - the ability and right of the public to reach
and use public coastal lands and waters.
b) Public water-related recreation resources or facilities
all public lands or facilities that are suitable.for
passive or active recreation that requires either water
or a waterfront location or is enhanced by a waterfront
location.
c) Public lands or facilities - lands or facilities held
by State or local government in fee simple or less-
than-fee simple ownership and to which the public has
access or could have access, including under-water lands
and the foreshore.
d) A reduction in the existing level of public access
includes but is not limited to the following:

(1) The number of parking spaces at a public water-
related recreation resource or facility is signi-
ficantly reduced.
(2) The service level of public transportation to a
public water-related recreation resource or faci-
lity is significantly reduced during peak season
use and such reduction can 'not be reasonably justi-
fied in terms of meeting systemwide objectives.
(3) Pedestrian access is diminished or eliminated be-
cause of hazardous crossings required at new or
altered transportation facilities, electric power
transmission lines, or similar linear facilities.
(4) There are increases in the following: already
existing special fares of public transportation
to a public water-related recreation resource or
facility; and/or admission fees to such a resource
or facility, and an analysis shows that such
increases will significantly reduce usage by indi-
viduals or families vrith incomes below the State
government established poverty level.
e) An elimination of the possibility of increasing public
access in the future includes, but is not limited to
the following:
(1) Construction of public facilities which physically
prevent the provision, except at great expense, of
convenient public access to public water-related
recreation resources and facilities.
(2) Sale, lease, or other transfer of public lands
that could provide public access to a public
water-related recreation resource or facility.
(3) Construction of private facilities which physi-
cally prevent the provision of convenient public
access to public water-related recreation resources
or facilities from public lands and facilities.

2. Any proposed project to increase public access to public
water-related recreation resources and facilities shall be analyzed
according to the following factors:
a) The level of access to be provided should be in accord
with estimated public use. Ifnot, the proposed level
of access to be provided shall be deemed inconsistent
with the policy.
b) The level of access to be provided shall not cause a
degree of use which would exceed the physical capability
of the resource or facility. If this were determined to
be the case, the proposed level of access to be provided
shall be deemed inconsistent with the policy.

3. The State will not undertake or fund any project which
increases access to a water-related resource or facility that is
not open to all members of the public.

4. In their plans and programs for increasing public access
to public water-related resources and facilities, State agencies
shall give priority in the following order to projects located:
within the boundaries of the Federal-Aid Metropolitan Urban Area
and served by public transportation; within the boundaries of the
Federal-Aid Metropolitan Urban Area but not served by public trans-
portation; outside the defined Urban Area boundary and served by
public transportation; and outside the defined Urban Area boundary
but not served by public transportation. Dexter falls into the last category.

POLICY 20 - ACCESS TO THE PUBLICLY OWNED FORESHORE AND TO LANDS IMMEDIATELY
ADJACENT TO THE FORESHORE OR THE WATER'S EDGE THAT ARE PUBLICLY
OWNED SHALL BE PROVIDED, AND IT SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN A MANNER
COMPATIBLE WITH ADJOINING USES. SUCH LANDS SHALL BE RETAINED IN
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.

Policy 20A - Maintain, protect and increase public access to village owned
foreshore on the larger Fish Island, at the point of land west
of NY Route 180 and at the existing boat launch facility south
of Liberty Street to meet existing demand for access to the re-
sources of the Black River.

Policy 20B - Retain in public ownership and provide access to lands at the
former Sulphite Hill Site and along William Street to meet
future demand for additional public access and support facili-
ties when public access would be compatible with nearby indus-
trail, commercial and/or recreational uses.

Explanation of Policy. In view of the extensive village
land holdings along the shoreline, the village will undertake to
maintain and improve public access to these lands while providing
for industrial, commercial and hydroelectric development. There
are several areas of foreshore which will receive priority for
public access within the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
These include the entire northern portion of the larger Fish
Island, the point of land abutting the west side of the NY Route
180 bridge, and the existing village boat launch and parking area
south of Liberty Street.

Public access will be provided to public lands along the
foreshore of the former Sulphite Mill property as future demand
warrants. Inland portions of this property will provide for the
expansion of industrial uses. Where future industrial development
also needs access to the foreshore, full consideration will be
given to public access as a multiple use. The village owned par-
cel on William Street will be developed for additional off-street
parking and limited shoreline access in support of and compatible
with residential and commercial land uses.

While such publicly-o@,med lands referenced shall be retained
in public ownership, traditional sales of easements on lands under-
water to adjacent onshore property owners are consistent with this
policy, provided such ease@rents do not substantially interfere with
continued public use of the public lands on which the easement is
granted. Also, public use of such publicly-owned underwater lands
and lands immediately adjacent to the shore shall be discouraged
where such use would be inappropriate for reasons of public safety,
military security, or the protection of fragile coastal resources.

The following guidelines wil 1 be used in determining the con-
sistency of a proposed action with this policy:
1. Existing access from adjacent or proximate public lands
or facilities to existing public coastal lands and/or waters shall
not be reduced, nor shall the possibility of increasing access in
the future from adjacent or nearby public lands or facilities to
public coastal lands and/or waters be eliminated, unless such
actions are demonstrated to be of overriding regional or statewide
public benefit, or in the latter case, estimates of future use of
these lands and waters are too low to justify maintaining or pro-
viding increased access.

The following is an explanation of the terms used in the
above guidelines:
a) (See definitions under first policy of "access", and
"public lands or facilities") .
b) A reduction in the existing level of public access
includes but is not limited to the following:
(1) Pedestrian access is diminished or eliminated be-
cause of hazardous crossings required at new or
altered transportation facilities, electric power
transmission lines, or similar linear facilities.
(2) Pedestrian access is diminished or blocked com-
pletely by public or private development.
c) An elimination of the possibility of increasing public
access in the future - includes but is not limited to,
the following:
(1) Construction of public facilities which physically
prevent the provision, except at great expense, of
convenient public access to public water-related
recreation resources and facilities.
(2) Sale, lease, or other conveyance or public lands
that could provide public access to public coastal
lands and/or waters.
(3) Construction of private facilities which physically
prevent the provision of convenient public access
to public coastal lands and/or waters from public
lands and facilities.

2. The existing level of public access within public coastal
lands or waters shall be reduced or eliminated.

a) A reduction in the existing level of public access -
includes but is not limited to the following:

(1) Access is reduced or eliminated because of hazard-
ous crossings required at new or altered transpor-
tation facilities, electric power transmission
lines, or similar linear facilities.

(2) Access is reduced or blocked completely by any
public developments.

3. Public access from the nearest public roadway to the
shoreline and along the coast shall be provided by new land use
or development except where (a) it is inconsistent with public
safety, military security, or the protection of identified
fragile coastal resources; (b) adequate access exists within one-
half mile; or (c) agriculture would be adversely affected. Such
access shall not be required to be open to public use until a
public agency or private association agrees to accept responsi-
bility for maintenance and liability of the accessway.

4. The State will not undertake or fund any project which
increases access to a water-related resource or facility that is
not open to all members of the public.

5. In their plans and programs for increasing public access,
State a-encies shall give priority in the following order to proj-
ects located: within the boundaries of the Federal-Aid Metropoli-
tan Urban Area and served by public transportation; within the
boundaries of the Federal-Aid Metropolitan Urban Area but not
served by public transportation; outside the defined Urban Area
boundary and served by public transportation; and outside the de-
fined Urban Area boundary but not served by public transportation.
Dexter falls into the last category.
6. Proposals for increased public access to coastal lands
and waters shall be analyzed according to the following factors:

a) The level of access to be provided should be in accord
with estimated public use. If not, the proposed level
of access to be provided shall be deemed inconsistent
with the policy.

b) The level of access to be provided shall not cause a
degree of use which would exceed the physical capabil-
ity of the resource coastal lands. If @his were deter-
mined to be the case, the proposed level of access to
be provided shall be deemed inconsistent with the
policy.

RECREATION POLICIES

POLICY 21 - WATER DEPENDENT AND WATER ENHANCED RECREATION SHALL BE ENCOURAGED
AND FACILITATED AND SHALL BE GIVEN PRIORITY OVER NONWATER RELATED
USES ALONG THE COAST, PROVIDED IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE PRESERVA-
TION AND ENHANCEMENT OF OTHER COASTAL RESOURCES AND TAKES INTO
ACCOUNT DEMAND FOR SUCH FACILITIES. IN FACILITATING SUCH ACTIVI-
TIES, PRIORITY SHALL BE GIVEN TO AREAS WHERE ACCESS TO THE RECRE-
ATION OPPORTUNITIES OF THE COAST CAN BE PROVIDED BY NEW OR EXISTING
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND TO THOSE AREAS WHERE THE USE OF
THE SHORE IS SEVERELY RESTRICTED BY EXISTING DEVELOPMENT.

Policy 21A - Develop and maintain village facilities for recreational use and
enjoyment of the Black River -- both above and below the dams at
Dexter -- while providing necessary transportation, parking,
safety, and sanitary services for such uses.

Explanation of Policy. Water-related recreation includes
such obviously water-dependent activities as boating and fishing
as well as certain activities which are enhanced by a coastal
location and increase the general public's access to the coast
such as pedestrian and bicycle trails, picnic areas, scenic over-
looks and passive recreation areas that take advantage of coastal
scenery.

Provided the development of water-related recreation is con-
sistent with the preservation and enhancement of such important
coastal resources as fish and wildlife habitats, aesthetically
significant areas, historic and cultural resources, agriculture
and significant mineral and fossil deposits, and provided demand
exists, water-related recreation development is to be increased
and such uses shall have a higher priority than any non-coastal
dependent uses, including non-water-related recreation uses. In
addition, water-dependent recreation uses shall have a higher
priority over water enhanced recreation uses. Determining a
priority among coastal dependent uses will require a case by case
analysis.

The siting or design of new public development in a manner
which would result in a barrier to the recreational use of a
major portion of a community's shore should be avoided as much
as practicable.

Over the past few years, Dexter has experienced increased
demand for access to its waterfront on the Black River for recre-
ational boating, hunting, and fishing. This is partially due to
the improved water quality in the river and DEC's salmonid stock-
ing program. Since part of Dexter's future economic growth de-
pends on the quantity and quality of its water based recreational
facilities, the village will give priority to water dependent and
water enhanced recreational development, provided it is consis-
tent with other Waterfront Revitalization Program policies.

Priority areas for increasing public water-related recreation
facilities are the point of land west of NY Route 180 and the
northern portion of the larger Fish Island. Additional parking
for users of recreational facilities and access for shoreline
fishing are also planned for the southern portion of the larger
Fish Island on part of the property of the Hydro Development
Group, Inc. The village proposes to obtain use of these pri-
vately held lands through easement, lease arrangements or similar
measures negotiated with the Hydro Development Group, Inc. (See
Section IV - Proposed Uses and Projects for more detailed descrip-
tion of these proposed projects.)

Recreational development of these areas can be readily
supported by new or existing public services whereas the develop-
ment of other uses would be severely restricted by man-made and
natural limitations (see Section II - Development Considerations).

Among the types of water-dependent recreation, provision of
adequate boating services to meet future demand is to be encour-
aged by this program. The siting of boating facilities must be
consistent with preservation and enhancement of other coastal re-
sources and with their capacity to accommodate demand. The pro-
vision of new public boating facilities is essential in meeting
this demand, but such public actions should avoid competition with
private boating development. Boating facilities will, as appropri-
ate, include parking, park-like surroundings, toilet facilities,
and pumpout facilities. In developing the recreational use of and -
4W access to waterfront resources, special attention must be given to
the protection of -private property rights in addition to the usual
concerns for public health and safety. This is particularly im-
portant in Dexter due to the increasingly heavy influx of fisher-
men and spectators during the Fall and Spring as salmon make their
spawning runs up the Black River. Thus, while providing for safe
boating, fishing and viewing of the salmon fishing activities (to
the extent of acceptable risks), measures must also be taken to
avoid or mitigate potential short-term impacts from traffic con-
gestion, heavy demand for parking, trespass, vandalism, litter
and noise. Sanitation measures must ensure the adequacy of rest-
room facilities and proper disposal of fish remains.

Also to be encouraaed is non-motorized recreation in the
coastal area. Water-related off-road recreational vehicle use is
an acceptable activity, provided no adverse environmental impacts
occur. Where adverse environmental impacts will occur, mitigating
measures will be implemented, where practicable to minimize such
adverse impacts. If acceptable mitigation is not practicable,
prohibition of the use by off-road recreational veiiicles will be
posted and enforced.

POLICY 22 - DEVELOP,@ENT, WHEN LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SHORE, SHALL PROVIDE FOR
WATER-RELATED @KECREATION, AS A MJLTIPLE USE, WHENEVER SUCH RECRE-
ATIONAL USE IS APPRCPRIATE IN LI(34T OF REASONABLY ANTICIPATED DE-
AIAND FOR SUCH A@CTIVITIES AND THE PRIJIARY PURPOSE OF THE DEVELOP@k!ENT-

Explanation of Policy. Many developments present practical
opportunities for providing recreation facilities as an additional
use of the site or facility. Therefore, whenever developments are
located adjacent to the shore, they should to the fullest extent
permitted by existing law provide for some form of water-related
recreation use unless there are compelling reasons why any form of
such recreation would not be compatible with the development, or a
reasonable demand for public use cannot be foreseen. In determin-
ing whether compelling reasons exist which would make inadvisable
recreation as a multiple use, safety considerations should reflect
a recognition that some risk is acceptable in the use of recre-
ational facilities.

Prior to taking aczion relative to any development, govern-
C>
ment agencies should consult with the village to determine appro-
priate recreation uses. The agency should provide the village
with the opportunity to participate in project planning.

Appropriate recreal--ion uses which do not require any substan-
tial additional construction shall be provided at the expense of
the project sponsor provided the cost does not exceed 2% of total
project cost.

POLICY 23 - PROTECT, ENHANCE AND RESTORE STRUCTURES, DISTRICTS, AREAS OR SITES
THAT ARE OF SY(NIFICANCE IN THE HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE, ARCHEOLOG)l
OR CULTURE OF THE STATE, ITS COMkLINITIES OR THE NATION.

Explanation of Policy. Among the most valuable of the
State's man-made resources are those structures on areas which
are of historic, archeological, or cultural significance. The
protection of these structures must involve a recognition of
their importance by all agencies and the ability to identify and
describe them. Protection must include concern not just with
specific sites but with areas of significance, and with the area
around specific sites. The policy is not to be construed as a
passive mandate but must include active efforts when appropriate
to restore or revitalize through adaptive reuse. While the pro-
gram is concerned with the preservation of all such resources
within the coastal boundary, it will actively promote the preser-
vation of historic and cultural resources which have a coastal
relationship.

All practicable means to protect structures, districts,
areas or sites that are of significance in the history, archi-
tecture, archeology or culture of the State, its communities or
the Nation shall be deemed to include the consideration and adop-
tion of any techniques, measures, or controls to prevent'a signi-
ficant adverse change to such significant structures, districts,
areas or sites. A significant adverse change includes but is not
limited to:

(a) Alteration of or addition to one or more of the architec-
tural, structural ornamental or functional features of a building,
structure, or site that is a recognized historic, cultural, or
archeological resource, or component thereof. Such features are
defined as encompassing the style and general arrangement of the
exterior of a structure and any original or historically signifi-
cant interior features including type, color and texture of build-
ing materials; entry ways and doors; fenestration; lighting fix-
tures; roofing, sculpture and carving; steps; rails; fencing; win-
dows; vents and other openings; grillwork; signs; canopies; and
other appurtenant fixtures and, in addition, all buildings, struc-
tures, outbuildings, walks, fences, steps, topographical features,
earthworks, paving and signs located on the designated resource
property. (To the extent they are relevant, the Secretary of the
Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Reha-
4
bilitating Histor.Lc Buildings" shall be adhered to.)

(b) Demolition or removal in full or part of a building,
structure, or earthworks that is a recognized historic, cultural,
or archeological resource or component thereof, to include all
those feat-ures described in (a) above plus any other appurtenant
fixture associated with a building structure or earthwork.

(c) All proposed actions within 500 feet of the perimeter of
the property boundary of the historic, architectural, cultural or
archeological resource and all actions within an historic district
that would be incompatible with the objective or preserving the
quality and integrity of the resource. Primary considerations to
be used in making judgement about compatibility should focus on
the visual and locational relationship between the proposed action
and the special character of the historic, cultural, or archeologi-
cal resource. Compatibility between the proposed action and the
resource means that the general appearance of the resource should
be reflected in the architectural style, design material, scale,
proportion, composition, mass, line, color, texture, detail, set-
back, landscaping and related items of the proposed actions. With
historic districts this would include infrastructure improvements
or changes, such as, street and sidewalk paving, street furniture
and lighting.

This policy shall not be construed to prevent the construc-
tion, reconstruction, alteration, or demolition of any building,
structure, earthwork, or component thereof of a recognized

historic, cultural or archaeological resource which has been
officially certified as being imminently dangerous to life or pub-
lic health. Nor shall the policy be construed to prevent the
ordinary maintenance, repair, or proper restoration according to
the TJ.S. Department of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and
Guidelines for Rehabilitating historic Buildings of any building,
structure, site or earthwork, or component thereof of a recognized
historic, cultural or archaeological resource which does not in-
volve a significant adverse change to the resource, as defined
above.

The Village of Dexter contains a limited number of historic
resources of local significance. As described in Section II -
"Inventory and Analysis," these are the former village jail on
Locke Street, the former Mattison Hotel on William Street, and
potential archaeological sites in a few undisturbed areas of the
waterfront. Since the identified historic structures are potential
State or National Register listings, federal and State laws require
that agency actions already affecting these properties shall be sub-
ject to review and comment by the State Historic Preservation
Officer. Likewise, SEQR and local SEQF, regulations require State
and local agencies to determine the impact of their actions on
historic or archaeological resources. These agencies should con-
tact the NYS Division for historic Preservation (DHP) for advice
on the significance of historic resources or to determine the need
for an archaeological survey. DHP can recommend ways of reducing
any adverse impacts on historic resources.

SCENIC QUALITY POLICIES

POLICY 24 - PREVENT IMPAIZMENT OF SCENIC RESOURCES OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE,
AS IDENTIFIED ON THE COASTAL AREA MAP. IMPAIRMENT SHALL INCLUDE:

(i) THE IRREVERSIBLE MODIFICATION OF GEOLOGICAL FORktS, THE DES-
TRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF VEGETATION, THE DESTRUCTION OR RE-
MOVAL OF STRUCTURES, WHEREVER THE GEOLOGIC FOZIS, VEGETATION
OR STRUCTURES ARE SIGNIFICANT TO THE SCENIC QUALITY OF AN
IDENTIFIED RESOURCE; AND

(ii) THE ADDITION OF STRUCTURES WHICH BECAUSE OF SITING OR SCALE
WILL REDUCE IDENTIF7EV VIEWS OR WHICH BECAUSE OF SCALE, FORAI,
OR MATERIALS WILL VIJkiINISH THE SCENIC QUALITY OF AN IDENTI-
FIED RESOURCE.

Not Applicable. No scenic resources of statewide significance
were identified in the Dexter coastal area.

POLICY 25 - PROTECT, RESTORE OR ENHANCE NATURAL AND MAN-MADE RESOURCES WHICH
ARE NOT IDENTIFIED AS BEING OF STATEWIDE SIGNIF7CANCE, BUT WHICH
CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL SCENIC QUALITY OF THE COASTAL AREA.

Ext)lanation of Policv. 1,Then considering a proposed action,
agencies shall undertake to ensure that the action would be under-
taken so as to protect, restore or enhance the overall scenic
quality of the coastal area.

Activities which could impair or further degrade scenic qual-
ity include modification of natural landforms, removal of vegeta-
tion, and the addition of structures which because of siting or
scale will reduce identified views or which because of scale, form,
or materials will diminish the scenic quality of an identified re-
source. The effects of these activities would not be considered
as serious for the general coastal area as for significant state-
wide scenic areas.

As identified in SECTION II, INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS, the fol-
lowing important scenic vistas are found in the Dexter waterfront.
Fish Islands provide a splendid view of the river above the dams
as well as interesting perspectives of the hydroelectric facili-
ties. The point of land adjoining the NY Route 180 bridge and the
village boat launch afford the viewer scenic vistas downstream.
From the NY Route 180 bridge a panoramic view of the entire water-
front, with the village as backdrop, shows Dexter's relationship
to the Black River. Revitalization programs in Dexter's water-
front will take advantage of these resources with an aim to en
hance, protect, and preserve Dexter's scenic character.

The following siting and facility-related guidelines are to
be used to achieve this policy, recognizing that each development
situation is unique and that the guidelines will have to be
applied accordingly. Guidelines include;

1. siting structures and other development such as highways,
power lines, and signs, back from shorelines or in other incon-
spicuous locations to maintain the attractive quality of the
shoreline and to retain views to and from the shore;

2. clustering or orienting structures to retain views, save
open space and provide visual organization to a development;
3. incorporating sound, existing structures (especially his-
toric buildings) into the overall development scheme;
4. removing deteriorated and/or degrading elements;
5. maintaining or restoring the original land form, except
when changes screen unattractive 0elements and/or add appropriate
interest;

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6. maintaining or adding vegetation to provide interest, en-
courage the presence of wildlife, blend structures into the site,
and obscure unattractive elements, except when selective clearing
removes unsightly, diseased or hazardous vegetation and when selec-
tive clearing creates views of coastal waters;

7. using appropriate materials, in addition to vegetation,
to screen unattractive elements;

8. using appropriate scales, forms and materials to ensure
that buildings and other structures are compatible with and add
interest to the landscape.

AGRICULTURAL IANDS POLICY

POLICY 26 - TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN THE STATE'S COASTAL
AREA, AN ACTION SHALL NOT RESULT IN A LOSS, NOR IMPAIR THE PRODUC-
TIVITY, OF IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AS IDENTIFIED ON THE
COASTAL AREA lkiAP, IF THAT LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT WOULD ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE VIABILITY OF AGRICULTURE IN AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
OR IF THERE IS NO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, IN THE AREA SURROUNDING
SUCH LANDS.

Not aDDlicable. There are no agricultural lands in the Dex-
ter coastal area.

POLICY 27 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRAiki.

POLICY 28 - ICE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE PRODUCTION
OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER, DAMAGE SIGNIFICANT FISH AND WILDLIFE AND
THEIR HABITATS, OR INCREASE SHORELINE EROSION OR FLOODING.

Explanation of Policy. Prior to undertaking actions required
for ice management, an assessment must be made of the potential
effects of such actions upon the production of hydroelectric
power, fish and wildlife and their habitats as will be identified
in the Coastal Area Maps, flood levels and damage, rates of shore-
line erosion damage, and upon natural protective features.

Following such an examination, adequate methods of avoidance
or mitigation of such potential effects must be utilized if the
proposed action is to be implemented.

POLICY 29 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRAM.

POLICY 30 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRA'1@1.

POLICY 31 - STATE COASTAL AREA POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES OF APPROVED
L
OCA
@AL WATERFRONT REVITALIZAT70N PROGRAMS WILL BE CONSIDERED WHILE
REVIEWING COASTAL WATER CLASSIFICATIONS AND WHILE MODIFYING WATER
QUALITY STANDARDS; HCWEVER, THOSE WATERS ALREADY OVERBURDENED U17TH
CONTAMINANTS WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS BEING A DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINT.

Ex-D-lanation of Policy. The State has classified its coastal
and oth@r aters in accordance with considerations of best usage
in the interest of the public and has adopted water quality stan-
dards for each class of waters. These classifications and stan-
dards are reviewable at least every three years for possible
revision or amendment. Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs
and State coastal management policies shall be factored into the
review process for coastal waters. However, such considerations
shall not affect any water pollution control requirement estab-
lished by the State pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act.

A major purpose of the policies of the Dexter Waterfront
Revitalization Program is to encourage and increase the recre-
ational use of the Black River, particularly recreational fish-
ing. At a minimum, the current C classification of the Black
River must be maintained to achieve this purpose.

The State has identified certain stream segments as being
either "water quality limiting" or "effluent limiting." Waters
not meeting State standards and which would not be expected to
meet these standards even after applying "best practicable treat-
ment" to effluent discharges are classified as "water quality
limiting." Those segments meeting standards or those expected to
meet them after application of "best practicable treatment" are
classified as "effluent limiting," and all new waste discharges
must receive "best practicable treatment." -However, along stream
segments classified as "water quality limiting," waste treatment
beyond "best practicable treatment" would be required, and costs
of applying such additional treatment may be prohibitive for new
development.

POLICY 32 - ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE OR INNOVATIVE SANITARY (VASTE SYS-
TEJI'LS IN SMALL COMMUNITIES WHERE THE COSTS OF CONVENTIONAL FACILI-
TIES ARE UNREASONABLY HIGH, GIVEN THE SIZE OF THE EXISTING TAX
BASE OF THESE COMMUNITIES.

ExT)lanation of Policy. Alternative systems include individual
septic tanks and other subsurface disposal systems, dual systems,
small systems serving clusters of households or commercial users,
and pressure or vacuum sewers. These types of systems are often
more cost effective in smaller less densely populated communities
and for which conventional facilities are too expensive.

Dexter's municipal sewer system adequately serves most of the
coastal area with the exception of Fish Islands and a few dwellings
in the southwesterly portion of the village along Maynard Avenue.
Alternative sanitary waste systems will be pursued in these areas.

POLICY 33 - BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WILL BE USED TV ENSURE THE CONTROL OF
STOPAI@VATER RUNOFF AND C0BINED SEWER OVERFLUWS DRAINING INTO
COASTAL WATERS.

Explanation of Policy. Best management practices include
both structural and nonstructural methods of preventing or miti-
gating pollution caused by the discharge of stormwater runoff and
combined sewer overflows.. At present, structural approaches to
controlling stormwater runoff (e.g., construction of retention
basins) and combined sewer overflows (e.g., replacement of com-
bined system with separate sanitary and stormwater collection
systems) are not economically feasible. Proposed amendments to
the Clean Water Act, however, will authorize funding to address
combined sewer overflows in areas where they create severe water
quality impacts. Until funding for such projects becomes avail-
able, nonstructural approaches (e.g., improved street cleaning,
reduced use of road salt) will be encouraged.

POLICY 34 - DISCHARGE OF WASTE JkfATERIALS INTO COASTAL WATERS FROki VESSELS SUB-
JECT TO STATE JURISDICTION INTO COASTAL WATERS WILL BE L71,17TED SO
AS TO PROTECT SIGNIFICANT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS, RECREATIONAL
AREAS AND WATER SUPPLY AREAS.

Explanation of Policy. The discharge of sewage, garbage,
rubbish, and other solid and liquid materials from watercraft and
marinas into the State's waters is regulated. Priority will be
given to the enforcement of this Law in areas such as shellfish
beds and other significant habitats, beaches, and public water
supply intakes, which need protection from contamination by vessel
wastes. Also, specific effluent standards for marine toilets have
been promulgated by the Department of Environmental Conservation
(6 NYCRR, Part 657).

POLICY 35 -DREDGING AND DREDGE SPOIL DISPOSAL 'IN COASTAL WATERS WILL BE UNDER-
TAKEN IN A XIIANNER THAT @iEETS EXISTING STATE DREDGING PEPIMUT RE-
QUIREXIENTS, AND PROTECTS SIGNIFICANT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS,
SCENIC RESOURCES, NATURAL PROTECTIVE FEATURES, IMPORTANT AGRICUL-
TURAL LANDS, AND WETLANDS.

E-vDlanation of Policv. Dredging often proves to be essential
tor waterfront revitalization and development, maintaining naviga-
tion channels at sufficient deptIns, pollutant removal and meeting
other coastal management needs. Such dredging projects, however,

may adversely affect water quality, fish and wildlife habitats,
wetlands and other important coastal resources. Often these ad-
verse effects can be minimized through careful design and timing
of the dredging operation and proper siting of the dredge spoil
disposal site. Dredging permits will be granted if it has been
satisfactorily demonstrated that these anticipated adverse effects
have been reduced to levels which satisfy State dredging permit
standards set forth in regulations developed pursuant to Environ-
mental Conservation Law (Articles 15, 24, 25 and 34), and are con-
sistent with the policies of this program.

POLICY 30' - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRAM.

POLICY 37 - BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WILL BE UTILIZED TO MINIMIZE THE NON-
POINT DISCHARGE OF EXCESS NUTRIENTS, ORGANICS AND ERODED SOILS
INTO COASTAL WATERS.

Explanation of Policy. For erosion and water pollution con-
cerns, see Policy 11A. The only other non-point discharge problem
identified in Dexter is that of fish carcasses from the recreational
fishing along the waterfront. The village is submitting applica-
tions to DEC and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
.NMI ment for design and funding of one or more fish cleaning stations.

POLICY 38 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PRCGRk!.'

POLICY 39 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRASi.

POLICY 40 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRAM.

POLICY 41 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRkl.

POLICY 42 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGPAM.

POLICY 43) - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRAM.

POLICY 44 - NOT INCLUDED IN THE LOCAL PROGRM11.

Prioritization of Dexter LWRP Policies

Priority Policy Policy Number

1 Deteriorated and Underutilized 1
Waterfront Areas

2 Recreational Use of Fish and Wildlife 9
(Increase Types of Pub-.L'ic Access 19
3 Access to Publicly Owned Foreshore 20
Water Dependent Uses (Recreation) 21
Development and Water Related Recreation 22

4 Water Dependent Uses 2

5 Concentration of Development 5

6 Scenic.Quality 25

Alternative and Innovative Sanitary 32
7 Waste Treatment Systems
Best Management Practices for Storm 33 ld=h
Water Runoff & Sewage Overflow limp
C.

8 Vital Social, Economic and 18
Environmental Interests

9 Dredging & Dredge Spoil Disposal 35

SECTION

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SECTION IV - PROPOSED USES AND PROJECTS

A key component of Dexter's Waterfront Revitalization Pro-
gram consists of specific uses and projects, both public and
private, proposed for the coastal area. Evaluation of inventory,
waterfront conditions and applicable State and local policies
provided the basis for determining proposed uses, and in most
cases, preferred projects for the village's waterfront. The
choice of uses and projects followed three principle steps: (1)
identification of alternatives to satisfy applicAle policies;
(2) review of alternatives by the local waterfront advisory com-
mittee for recomm endat ions of preferred uses and projects to the
Village Board of Trustees; and (3) approval of such uses and
projects by the Mayor and Village Board.

PROPOSED LAND AND WATER USES

Five principle categories of new or changed land uses were
proposed for Dexter's waterfront area: residential; commercial;
industrial; public; and utilities. Plate XIII, entitled "Village
of Dexter - ProDosed Land and Water uses," illustrates their ex-
tent and distri@ution.

Residential. Expanded areas of residential use are proposed
as in 1 development for vacant properties south of Lakeview
Drive and west of Brainard Street. The actual extent of such
development, however, is likely to be quite sparse due to practi-
cal limitations imposed on most of the areas by steep slopes,
poor soil conditions and, with the exception of Maynard Avenue's
water service, lack of public sewers and water supply.

In particular, the sizable tracts of forest and forest
brushland between Brainard Street and Maynard Avenue are likely
to remain in a largely undeveloped condition. The steep slopes
there have historically precluded almost all development oppor-
tunities. On the few vacant parcels where slope is less of an
obstacle, actual residential uses will be predicated upon soil
suitability to handle on-site sewage disposal and upon extension
of the water system by the village.

Commercial. The only additional commercial use proposed for
the waterfront is targeted between two existing commercial struc-
tures found along the southeast side of William Street. Proximity
to existing infrastructure and the village core make the expansion
of commercial recreation facilities a viable use at this water-
front site.

Industrial. The northeastern portion of the former Sulphite
-,fill site (designated Il/Is on Plate XIII) is proposed for indus-
trial use. Light industry and storage activities are currently
planned for this deteriorated and underutilized waterfront area.

A mixture of water dependent and non-water dependent uses are
anticipated in this industrial area since the property would be
used to "incubate" new or expanding businesses (see description
of Incubator Building project. under Proposed Public and Private
Projects). Non-water dependent businesses would be able to relo-
cate to the Watertown Industrial Park as their expansion needs
outgrow the site. Water dependent industries, on the other hand,
would be encouraged to expand in Dexter's waterfront.

Public. For the immediate future, the balance of the former
Sulphite Mill property is proposed to remain as public land, used
by the village for temporary storage. As -future demand warrants,
inland portions of the site will provide for the expansion of in-
dustrial uses. Industrial uses will be encouraged to locate or
expand first on the vacant land immediately west of the designated
Il/Is area, which is more suitable for development than the steeply
sloped land further west. Public recreational and related support
facilities (e.g., parking) may also be provided on the site to meet
demand generated primarily by the salmonid sport fishery.

A sufficient portion of Sulphite Mill site adjacent to the
water's edge will be retained by the village to maintain the oppor-
tunity for future public access along the shoreline. As needed,
water-devendent or water-enhanced development will be permitted the
use of t@ese lands, with prioritv given to water-dependent indus-
trial uses. Public access will be provided as a multiple use of
such development, as future demand warrants and as compatible with-
such development.

Public uses are proposed for other waterfront properties owned
by the village. In particular, public access and recreation activi-
ties are planned for the entire village-owned portion of the larger
Fish Island and for the point of land abutting the west side of the
NY Route 180 bridge. As future demand warrants, the village's par-
cel along the southeast side of William Street will provide for
additional off-street parking for commercial and recreational water-
front uses and limited shoreline access when appropriate and com-
patible with adjoining uses.

Utilities. New areas proposed for this use category coincide
with the presently undeveloped holdings of the Hydro Development
Group, Inc. located along the east side of NY Route 180 south of
Water Street, on the southe= portion of the larger Fish Island
and, covering all but the southwestern end of the smaller Fish
Island. At present the firm has no plans for development of its
vacant properties. Should the company increase its generating
capacity, most expansion activities are expected to occur within
the confines of existing facilities or on minor portions of its
undeveloped lands for equipment storage.

Representatives of the Hydro Development Group,,Inc. and vil-
lage officials have discussed'and are generally in agreement on
public access and recreation (and parking) as a multiple use for
property held by the firm on the southern portion of the larger
island. Such cooperation is aimed at accommodating public access
for salmon fishing and parking for both fishermen and spectators
t@,at are expected to gather near the proposed fish ladder.

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-PROPOSED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS

In concert with the proposed land and water uses identified
on the preceding pages, five waterfront revitalization projects
have been proposed. Three of the five projects were initiated
before or during the development of Dexter's Local Waterfront Re-
vitalization Program and are now in progress or near completion.
The remaining two are expected to commence within the next two
years. Together, the five projects constitute a comprehensive
effort to reestablish the local waterfront as a major center of
activity and economic strength. Generally located on Plate XIV,
they include the following:

1. the lower boat launch facilities,
2. Riverside Park,
3. rehabilitation of buildings in the village
core,
4. development of Fish Island, and
5. an "incubator building" at the former
sulphite mill site.

Each of these projects has been deemed critical to revitali-
zation of the Dexter waterfront. The remainder of this section
provides individual project description, including sketch plans,
cost estimates and time schedules.

Lower Boat Launch Facilities. Spurred by the Depar tment of
Environmental Conservation's salmonid stocking program on the
Black River, the Village of Dexter began preparing to manage the
impacts which could be expected from a maturing sport fishery.
If managed properly, the fishery would foster area-wide economic
benefits through increased tourism during what has typically been
the "off season" along the eastern shores of Lake Ontario and the
U.S. side of the St. Lawrence River.

The village recognized the potential benefits to localbusi-
nesses and the need for a concerted effort to prepare for an in-
flux of fishermen. With local volunteers -- principally members
of the Dexter Volunteer Fire Department -- and less than $4,000
drawn from the village's limited tax revenues, the community be-
gan in 1981 and has nearly completed as of 1983 its first water-
front project.

This project consists of developing a double width boat launch
ramp, a single width launch ramn, approximately 100 feet of docking,
a limited amount of dredging near the ramps and dock, a fish clean-
ing station, two crushed stone car and boat trailer parking areas,
access driveways, an overflow parking area and landscaping (see
Plate XIV-Area A, and Plate XV). Only the overflow parking,
dredging and landscaping remain to be completed at present. These
will be undertaken within the next two years as determined appro-
10 priate for the levels of parking demand and launch ramp use gener-
ated by the salmon fishermen and the extent of landscape buffer
thus warranted. Additional grading and application of'crushed
stone for parking, dredging, completion of landscaping, and the
fish cleaning station are estimated to cost between $7,500 and

Riverside Park. The second waterfront Project (also near
completion) is Riverside Park. Shown in Area A of Plate XIV
and in the lower center of Plate XV, the new park was conceived
as a means of encouraging additional public access to the river
to provide a recreation facility for salmon fishermen in the
Spring and Fall and village residents throughout the Sumer.
At the same time, the village put its underutilized point of
land west of the NY Route 180 bridge into productive and bene-
ficial use.
Work began on this project in July of 1983 and is now almost
completed. Included in the project was: substantial cutting and
clearing of the site; filling; grading; limited dredging; con-
struction of a 50 foot pedestrian bridge, a 25 foot by 25 foot
picnic shelter, restrooms, and an additional 120 feet of boat
docks; installation of pedestrian paths, picnic tables, fire-
places, and beaching areas for small boats; lighting; and land-
scaping. Work remaining at present includes the restrooms, fire-
places, dredging of the cove between the park and the lower boat
launch facilities, lighting and limited landscaping. It is note-
worthy that the initiative of local volunteers and about $6,000
in village tax dollars and other contributions accelerated the
progress -- begun on this site with a SBA grant for landscaping --
and put the park in place in a three-month period.
Total project costs are estimated at $25,000 to $31,000 with
completion targeted for 1985. Again, the variable estimates of
costs is predicated upon the extent of further improvements being
determined in relation to the growth in level of demand for these
facilities by fishermen and village residents alike.
Village Core. Also shown in Area A of Plate XIV and in the
right (eastT portion of Plate XV is the village core area which
constitutes the third project site. Principal activities pro-
posed there include commercial facade improvements, structural
renovations to the so-called Village Barn, landscaping, new
pavement striping for parking and pedestrian crosswalks.
The facade improvements are targeted at about eight commer-
cial enterprises along Water Street and William Street. Needed
improvements vary considerably from structure to structure but
are generally less than $10,000 for the average building. Total
costs of the facade program are estimated at approximately
$75,000 .
As part of the overall core area improvements, substantial
renovations are proposed for the Village Barn which houses the
village's snowplowing equipment and other DPW functions. The
needed roof replacement, new doors and windows, new concrete
floor, block bonding of the exterior and internal improvements
are projected to cost $57,000. Renovations are scheduled for
completion in-1984.
The pavement striping and landscaping improvements within
the village core area are expected to cost approximately $8,500
and would be undertaken in 1986, depending on the availability
of funds.

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larger of the two Fish Islands. It represents a formidable under-
taking to further the success of the Department of Environmental
Conservation's salmonid sport fishery through the provision of
public access and recreation facilities. Revitalization of the
deteriorated and underutilized parcel owned by the village is a
parallel goal.

As illustrated in Area B of Plate XIV and on Plate XVI, the
project involves construction or installation of the following:

1. a 40 ft. wide boat launch, 100 ft. of
docks and parking for a minimum of 40
cars and boat trailers;
2. a 40 ft. picnic pavilion (on an existing
60 ft. by 80 ft. concrete pad) with pic-
nic tables, trash receptacles and associ-
ated parking;
3. restrooms;
4. a fish ladder between the two Fish Islands;
5. a spectator area to allow visitors a safe,
accessible means of viewing salmon passing
up the fish ladders;
6. a shared use parking lot for roughly 50
cars at the southern end of the island;
7. roadway and pedestrian walkway improve-
ments;
8. general filling and landscaping improve-
ments including clearing, grading, seed-
ing and planting, especially around the
southern end of the island; and
9. miscellaneous security lighting, fencing,
and placement of trash receptacles. A
second fish cleaning station for the dis-
posal of fish remains will probably be
needed on Fish Island to minimize nuisance
and sanitary impacts during peak Fall and
Spring salmon runs.

Rough estimates for project components are as follows:

Public

Parking areas, driveways and walkways 43,000
General site work 4,000
Pavillion* 12,000
Restrooms 9,000
Lighting 11,000
Boat Launch and Dock 7,000
Fish Cleaning Station 5,000
Landscaping and miscellaneous* 32,000
Subtotal 118,000
Contingencies 11,300
Engineering and Administration 19,200
Subtotal -148,500
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warning cable and handrail for spectator area.

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Fish Ladder 350,000
Engineering .35,000
Subtotal 385,000

Total $533,500

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estimated in the range from $500,000 to $550,000. Again, the use
of a range for estimated costs reflects the need to match facili-
ties to the level of demand for the sport fishery as and to the
extent it matures. ComDletion of the overall project is anticipated
to require two years fr@m its initiation. Current planning efforts
envision the project beginning in 1934.

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"Incubator Building." The fifth project is located south
of Lakeview Drive, west of Liberty Street, where a few structures
still stand amidst the ruins and rubble of the abandoned mill
property formerly owned by the Dexter Sulphite Pulp and'Paper
Company (see Area C on Plate XIV). One of the site's structures,
a three-level concrete and structural steel building, was deter-
mined to be sufficiently sound to permit renovation. The vil-
lage's long-standing desire to deal with the eyesore and safety
hazards imposed by the abandoned mill led to the proposed "incu-
bator building" project which will accomplish such renovation.
Plates XIII and XIV show the location of the "incubator building"
and the surrounding three-acre parcel encompassed by the project.
This parcel will be conveyed by the village to the Frontier Hous-
ing Authority.
The project entails substantial rehabilitation of the three-
level building to provide about 50,000 sq.ft. of floor area for
the incubation of new or expanding business and industry. It is
believed that many of the firms starting or expanding there would
ultimately relocate to other parts of Jefferson County, including
the Jefferson County Industrial Park, Considerable assistance
was provided by the Technical Assistance Center in Plattsburgh
and the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency in formu-
lating and seeking funding for this facility.
In addition to renovations for the incubator building, the
project will involve widespread improvements to the surrounding
site through demolition and clearance of old building remains,
filling, and the construction of access roads and parking. Over-
all costs of the project are estimated at nearly $1.5 million.
A detailed breakdown of project components and costs is provided
below. Work on the project began recently (late October 1983)
and is expected to be completed within two years. Special legis-
lation has been submitted for introduction to the State Legisla-
ture whereby a foreign trade zone would be created for the site
of the incubator building.

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PROJECT COST*

PROPOSED

INCUBATOR INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

VILLAGE OF DEXTER

JEFFERSON COUNTY

(Based on ENR of 3700)

Generai Construction Estimated Cost

Interior clean-up $20,000

Demolition of old building remains,
lump sum 30,000

Granular fill
450' x 80' x 5' + 27 x $6.50/cy 43,000

100 car parking lot @ 170 Veh./Ac
43,560 SF + 1.7 + 9 SF/sy x $10/sy 28,500

Access Roads and truck parking
15,000 SF + 9 SF/sy x $10/sy 16,600

Remove old roofing & place new insulation
and roofing - 18,000 SF x 3.70/SF 66,600

Modifications to existing structure

a. Remove windows - replace w/insulated
panels 72 ea. x 41 SF/ea. x 9.75 28,800

b. Install new window 72 ea. x 25
SF/ea. x $27.75 49,950

c. Rebuild 4354 SF of wall w/conc. block
4354 x $6.50 28,300

d. New roof system and structural
modifications 36,700

e. Repair 1700 SF of floor @ $5.00 8,500

f. Install insulated overhead doors
8 x $2,000 16,000

g. Install new office area partitions 32,800

h. Scaffold, temporary heat, general
conditions 10,400

Install freight elevator - L.S. 50,000

Remove and replace deteriorated walkways 3,000

Structural Modifications - L.S. 22,000

Fireproof third floor columns 2,500

New doors and windows (office areas) 22,300

Repair basement laid-up stone wall - L.S. 25,200

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New exterior access to roof - L.S. $ 11,000

New stairs and handrails - L.S. 21,000

Paint interior of building: window
closures and walls 13,8OO

New spray on ceiling/acoustical treatment -
54,000 SF @ $1.31/SF 70,750

New ceiling system in office areas - L.S. 6,000

General conditions (mobilization,
scaffolding, temporary heat, etc.) 18,600

Subtotal 682,300

Contingency 102,400

Engineering &
Inspection 78,500

863,200

HVAC
L.P. Gas radiant heating system
45,000 SF x $2.69/s.f. 121,050

Ventilation

a. 900 l.f. duct work @ $20 18,000

b. misc. controls and panels 15,000

c. 6 ea. power exhausters and intake
ventilation 9,000
Subtotal $ 153,050
Contingency 23,000
Engineering &
inspection. 17,650
$193,700
Plumbing
Plumbing
a. 6 toilet rooms @ $5,000 ea. 30,000
b. 350' of 4" 0 sewer to building @ $ 50 17,500
c. 150 l.f. of sanitary sewer @ $25 3,750
Dry type sprinkler system - L.S. 35,000
Subtotal $86,250
Contingency 12,900
Engineering &
Inspectoin 9,900
$109,100

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Electrical

Lighting and power wiring for three
floors $ 57,380
Entrance and general power distribution 70,650
subtotal $128,030
Contingecy 19,200
Engineering &
Inspection 14,770
$162,000
Summary

General Construction $ 863,200
HVAC 193,700
Plumbing 109,100
Electrical 162,000
$1,328,000
Legal and Administrative 16,000
Site Surveys 10,000

$1,354,000

Estimate Prepared @ ENR = 3700 - $1,354,000
Current ENR = 3876.30 (10/82) - $1,419,000
Estimated ENR @ Bid = 4044.3(6/83) $1 480,000

Source: Dexter Incubator Building, Frontier Housing Authority,
October, 1982.

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SECTION
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TECHNIQUES FOR LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM

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SECTION V - TECHNIQUES FOR LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM

To achieve the objectives embodied in the policies, uses and
projects which form the core of its Local Waterfront Revitaliza-
tion Program, the Village of Dexter has identified a finite set
of essential techniques and actions which are needed to ensure
program implementation. Such techniques and actions are grouped
under the following major categories:

Local Laws and Regulations
Other Public and Private Actions
Management Structure
Financial Resources
Summary Chart of Actions Implementing Local Policies

LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Existing Local Laws and Regulations. A few local regulations
have F-een adopted by the village to govern new development.
Though Dexter lacks land use and zoning laws, the recently adoDted
local SEQR provisions, the Flood Damage Control Law, and village
adoption of the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code pro-
vide some measure of control over new development.

(1) The Flood Damage Control Law enforces the LWRP by
establishing development controls for the Flood Hazard Areas
noted in Section Il -- Inventory and Analysis. These controls
support floodplain management policies included in Section III --
Policy.

(2) The local SEQR law is patterned after the "Model Local
SEQR Law" in The SEQR Handbook (NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation, Division of Regulatory Affairs, 1982 edition).
This law gives the village the power to review all new land use
and development activities which might have adverse impacts on
the waterfront area or the implementation of the LWRP. The law
establishes a Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee which
reviews the environmental significance of proposed actions in the
waterfront area. Actions which conflict with the LWRP's coastal
policies are designated Type I, requiring an environmental assess-
ment review. The local SEQR law is therefore*designed to ensure
that all proposed actions affecting Dexter's waterfront are care-
fully examined in relation to both the State Environmental Quality
Review Act and the State and local coastal policies identified in@
t`Le LWRP.

(3) The village recently adopted the NYS Uniform Fire Pre-
vention and Building Code, which requires permits and inspections
for new structures as well as additions or alterations to existing
buildings. Through this permit process, the village can review
private and public developments for consistency with the

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development and revitalization policies of the LWRP. It should
be noted that a local building inspector has been hired to enforce
the code.

Proposed Local Laws and Regulations. In view of the extent
to which the Village of Dexter controls the waterfront through
outright public ownership, local officials see little need for
land use regulations to implement the Local Waterfront Revitali-
zation Program. Those few remaining areas of the waterfront under
private ownership are generally subject to physical constraints
or other levels of governmental regulation, where the village's
regulations are lacking. These constraints and regulatory provi-
sions are noted below:

Steeply rising topography, limited road access, and
poor soil suitability limit all future development in
the privately owned areas west of the village's hold-
ings south o@ Lakeview Drive. Since the further in-
stallation of sewers would not be economically feasible
here, only a limited intensity land use, such as low
density residential infill, is practical. The ability
of private owners to receive approval from DEC or DOH
for conventional septic systems in this area will be
further limited by the poorly suited soils.

The restricted access to the holdings of the Hydro
Development Group, Inc. and the firm's highly special-
ized phvsical plant substantially assure the continu-
ance of that use as a water-dependent use within the
waterfront. Only diseconomies in hydroelectric power
generation by small plants around the State in general
would be likely to jeopardize this use.

Finally, existing uses in the village core area have
traditionally consisted of small businesses serving a
limited local market. New demand for commercial ser-
vices in the core (from fishermen and spectators) is
expected to increase but is unlikely to attract new
businesses. Rather, existing establishments are likely
to meet such demand through increased retailing and
minor structural expansion. The seasonality of the
salmonid sport fishery is thus viewed as a stabilizing
factor for local businesses and not as a growth or
development catalyst.

Approval of individual sewage disposal systems by the
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (or by the
NYS Department of Health in the case of subdivisions)
makes local regulations of such systems unnecessary.
When added to the physical constraints on the private
lanr@_s in the southwestern portion of Dexter's waterfront,
this control OIL septic waste disposal dictates that only
limited residential development @an occur there.

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FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) regulations
likewide control the extent and operation of the hydro-
electric facility. The Hydro Development Group, Inc.
property is largely isolated and insulated from other
development pressures due to its confinement (on the
southern end of both Fish Islands and on a precipitous
parcel between the village core and the river) and its
being entirely surrounded by village-owned property.

OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ACTIONS

Local Government Actions. Village actions deemed necessary
to implement Ee LWRP are as follows:

a. Deed Rezt@Lictions and/ok Re6ttictive Covenant4.

(1) In the future, village officials may deem the pub-
lic interest best served by selling, trading or
otherwise conveying to private ownership some of
the extensive village-owned property located in the
waterfront. Such land disposition would undoubtedly
be viewed by the local government as fostering addi-
tional local tax revenues by returning unproductive
land to the assessment rolls and encouraging private
development.

Actions to remove waterfront property from public
ownership would necessarily require prior assessment
to determine environmental significance pursuant to
SEQRA and the local SEQR law noted earlier. As part
of the assessment, the village would be obligated to
determine the consistency of such actions with the
policies, uses and projects of the approved LWRP --
and not accordingly.

However, in view of the village's lack of basic land
use controls, the consistency of private actions
using or developing the land conveyed by the village
would remain in doubt. Therefore, the village will
place a restriction or require a covenant in the
deed for any village-owned property proposed to be
transferred from village to private ownership. The
deed restriction or restrictive covenant will, in
effect, limit the use of the transferred property
to those land uses, developments and/or activities

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which are consistent to the maximum extent practi-
cable with the policies of the approved LWR@. In
that the deed restrictions or restrictive covenants
would be enforceable through civil action, the vil-
lage will be able to ensure by litigation that sub-
sequent private actions involving waterfront
property formerly owned by the village will also
implement the LWRP. The LWRP compliance review
process (described earlier in this section) will
provide the means of deciding on the need for liti-
gation of inconsistent actions and documenting the
inconsistency for court proceedings.

b. Coctdiaatic,n wi,-Lth Cettain State Agencie6.

(1) In order to carry out a broad array of policies,
uses and projects in its waterfront, the village
will estatlish and/or maintain a significant level
of state-local coordination with the Department of
Environmental Conservation, the Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Depart-
ment of State, the DeDartment of Commerce and the
St. Lawrence-Eastern bntario Commission. Various
degrees of coordination have already been initiated
over the last several vears. However, new initi-
'ill begin following the com-
atives to coordinate wl
pletion of the next LWRP component, SECTION 6 -
FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS LIKELY TO AFFECT I@TLE-
MENTATION. For the specific purpose of implementing
proposed waterfront uses and projects, the coordi-
nating efforts must persist at an intensive level
over a period of at least another three years.

(2) Coordination efforts will increase mutual awareness
and cooperation between the village and these state
agencies with regard to the day-to-day implementa-
tion of the LWRP at the local level. Such coordina-
tion will also help to open and maintain channels or
linkages with a number of federal agencies with pro-
grams operated or administered through or in conjunc-
tion with these particular state agencies. The
development of Fish Island for public access and
recreation is a good example of the need for this
type of local action. The local initiatives of
Dexter residents cannot bring about full development
of the island's proposed facilities. The technical
expertise and financial assistance of DEC, OPRHP,
DOS and SLEOC must meld with Dexter's noted volunteer-
ism and limited capital to carry out that project and,
thereby, advance DEC and OPRHP efforts to stimulate
regional economic benefits through improved public
access to the State's sport fishery.

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c Cootdinati(,,ii with Adjci;i.6ig Communities aiid Locat
Otg a iii z ati o n6

(1) Although consultation with other federal, state,
regional and local agencies is required during the
preparation of the LWRP, coordination will continue
beyond the program's development in order to assure
implementation. Assistance from the Town of Brown-
ville and cooperation from the Town of Hounsfield
and the Village of Sackets Harbor will be needed to
manage impacts from the growing sport fishery.
Cooperation with the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce,
the Greater Watertown Chamber of Commerce, the Thou-
sand Islands International Council, the Jefferson
County Sport Fishery Advisory Council, the Jefferson
County Industrial Development Agency, and others are
vital to carrying out waterfront projects and
furthering the LWRP's policies.

(2) Local coordination will assist in pooling local re-
sources and maintaining momentum throughout the im-
plementation stages.

d . Cteatioii o6 a LocaZ Watet6@Lokit FevitaZization Advi.6011LU

(1) The LWRP Advisory Committee, informally established
to guide the program during its preparation, will
be given a continuing role during program implemen-
tation through the proposed local SEQR law.

(2) The diverse local representation of business, indus-
try, community organizations and other residents
which characterizes the present committee would pro-
vide an excellent basis for continuing local public/
private cooperation and coordinating local project
initiatives as well as providing for reviews of
actions affecting the waterfront or the LWRP.

e. G@Lantsmanzhip.

(1) Existing grant development and administration acti-
vities will be continued with increased attention
focused on the waterfront.

(2) While certain waterfront projects can be implemented
largely through local initiatives because of the con-
siderable level of volunteer efforts, other projects
will require major funding sources through federal,
state and area agencies. The "incubator building"
and Fish Islands are foremost in projects requiring
successful grantsmanship.

f L-LoJect imptementation Activitie4. The following speci-
fic actions will be necessary to undertake and complete
projects included in SECTION IV - PROPOSED USES AND
PROJECTS:

(1) Lower Boat Launch Facilities and Riverside Park:

(a) preparation of detailed landscaping plans for
both sites with emphasis on buffering adjoin-
ing land uses from activities a't these sites
and enhancing the visual amenities of this
portion of the shoreline
(b) application to DEC/Corps of Engineers for per-
mits to dredge the Black River along the toes
of the boat launch ramps and within the small
cove next to Riverside Park
(c) application to HUD for Small Cities funding to
undertake the landscaping, dredging, fish
cleaning station, and lighting work
(d) coordination with SLEOC, OPRHP, DEC, Corps of
Engineers, HUD, and local volunteer organiza-
tions concerning the design, engineering, per-
mits, funding and actual site work.

(2) Village Core Area Revitalization:

(a) research for and design of a commercial reha-
bilitation program to provide subsidies and/or
low interest loans for facade and structural
improvements to deteriorated commercial struc-
tures (including apartments) within the core
area
(b application for Small Cities funding to create
a revolving loan fund and a subsidy fund to
operate the rehabilitation program
(c) establishment of a program administrator func-
tion to promote and administer the program
(d) coordination with HUD, SBA and area lending
institutions to assure proper interface be-
tween federal funding, operation of the reha-
bilitation program and private financing
(e) application for funding through the NYS Divi-
sion of Housing and Community Renewal for a
Rural Area Revitalization Program (RARP)
grant to improve the "Village Barn"
(f) budgeting of village revenues for additional
Village Barn improvements, landscaping of vil-
lage property within the core area, and re-
striping William, Water and Locke Streets for
parking and pedestrian crosswalks
(g) coordination with the Hydro Development Group,
Inc. for general debris removal, site cleanup
and landscaping of the firm's shoreline holdings.

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(3) Fish Island Public Access and Recreation Improve-
ments:

(a) preliminary engineering work for specific
development components including: grading
plans (for parking facilities, access road,
spectator area and pedestrian paths), design
for sanitary facilities, a fish cleaning sta-
tion, pavilion, and lighting specifications
(b) preparation of detailed landscaping plans for
the island
(c) application for Small Cities funding to under-
take the project
(d) negotiation of a public access easement (or
lease) to allow the village legal authority
to provide public parking on and fishing
access from the Hydro Development Group, Inc.
property
(e) coordination with SLEOC, OPRHP, DEC, Corps of
Engineers, local volunteer organizations and
the Hydro Development Group, Inc. during the
actual development of the Fish Islands Improve-
ments. An ECL Article 15 (Protection of Waters)
permit will be needed from DEC.

(4) "Incubator Building":

(a) engineering, design and funding have already
been completed for this project
(b) current work remaining includes the prepara-
tion of detailed landscaping, parking and
traffic circulation plans (tailored to new
occupants of the structure) with emphasis on
enhancing the visual amenities of the water-
front
(c) coordination with the Jefferson County Indus-
trial Development Agency, the Economic Develop-
ment Administration and private firms seekin.-
to lease space in the facility will be neces-
sary during construction (currently underway).

Private Actions. In view of the extent of waterfront owner-
ship by the vf-llage, only limited private action has been identi-
fied as necessary for LWRP implementation.

a. Inz.-tattation o6 a Fish LaddeA by the Hydto DeveZopment
_@Aoup, Inc.

(1) The Hydroelectric firm is required, by stipulations
in its operating permit from DEC, to install a fish
ladder to allow the passage of salmonids above the
middle dam located between the two Fish Islands.

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(2) The required-fish ladder will extend the salmonid
sport fishery upstream on the Black River above
Dexter. Development of the Fish Island public
access and recreation facilities is thus largely
predicated upon the fish ladder.

b. Private Investment in Commercial Rehabilitation in the
Village Core.

(1) With a rehabilitation loan/subsidy program operated
by the village, facade and structural improvements
in this area will be leveraged to the extent indi-
vidual property owners can be induced to reinvest
private capital in their buildings.

(2) Such private investment will assure a level of
waterfront revitalization in the core area that
will stabilize the structures, increase individual
and collective business activity and perpetuate
needed local commercial services.

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Lead Agency.

a. Village Board of Trustees.

b. Principal Local Official (for LWRP management and
coordination). Mayor.

Specific Responsibilities.

a. Mayor. Provision of overall LWRP supervision and manage-
ment and intergovernmental coordination on LWRP policy.

b. Trustees. Execution of assigned categorical responsibi-
lities (under direction of Mayor) for aspects such as
infrastructure capacity, coordination with volunteer
groups and local government cooperation.

C. Community Development Coordinator. Grantsmanship and
grant administration for comprehensive LWRP project fund-
ing; staff coordinator for Waterfront Revitalization
Advisory Committee.

d. Village Building Inspector. Enforces the NYS Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code; reviews development
proposals for Mayor and Trustees regarding compatibility
with LWRP policies and SEQR.

e. Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee. Provision
of advice and assistance to the Village Board of Trustees
in:

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(1) Review of projects and uses for compliance with the
LWRP.

(2) Strengthening public/private sector cooperation dur-
ing program implementation and providing an indepen-
deTtsource of input/feedback to the Village Board on
prioritizing waterfront projects and LWRP activities.

f. SupeAintendeiit o6 PubZic WvLkz. Assigned responsibili-
ties in operation and maintenance of public waterfront
projects, uses and activities.

g. VitZage Ctetk/TAeasuAe.-,.. Locai communication and fiscal
responsibilities working closely with Mayor, Community
Development Coordinator and Superintendent of Public Works.

Compliance Procedures. Each proposed action to directly under-
take, fund, permit or ot -r-wise approve a given public or private
project, use or activity within or directly affecting the Local
Waterfront Area (LWA) of Dexter will be reviewed for compliance
with the LWRP pursuant to the provisions of the local SEQR law
previously noted. The specific compliance procedures would be as
follows:

a. I_n_4_'tiaZ Revie@,.,. The Building Inspector (or Village Clerk):

(1) Advises each applicant, when a building permit
application is involved, and each board, department,
office, other body or officer whether a proposed
action is subject to the provisions of SEQR and the
local SEQR law.

(2) Determines whether a proposed Type I or Unlisted
Action is contemplated within the Local Waterfront
Area (LWA).

(3) Provides applicants, boards, departments, offices,
other bodies or officers with Environmental Assess-
ment Forms (EAF's) and Coastal Assessment Forms
(CAF's).

b. LocaZ Watet6Aont RevitaZization P4oqtam (LWRP) Review.

(1) For proposed Type I or Unlisted Actions located
within the LWA, each completed EAF with accompany-
ing CAF and each completed'Draft EIS is referred to
the Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee.

(2) Within thirty (30) days, the Waterfront Revitaliza-
tion Committee reviews the proposed action in rela-
tion to the LWA and the village's LWRP and provides
the lead agency with the Co=ittee's recommendations
addressing potentially significant impacts on the
LWA; consistency with the LWRP; alter-native actions

which would avoid potential environmental impacts
and ensure consistency; and measures, if any, to
mitigate such impacts and improve consistency.

C . V e t et mi; i a @,_'.4_' C! i I C 6 S C'gnijicance. The lead agency, within
rifte-en (15) days of receiving all information required,
including the recommendations of the Waterfront Revitali-
zation Advisory Committee, determines the environmental
significance of the proposed action.

d. ETS P@Le@@atation. When the lead agency determines that
the proposed action may involve significant adverse im-
pacts on the environment, it will follow SEQR procedures
governing public notice of such determination, prepara-
tion of a Draft EIS, public notice, and public hearing
on the Draft EIS and so on.

Review Procedures for Federal and State Consistency. Local
review of federal and state actions for consistency with the LWRP
will follow procedures paralleling those in Compliance Procedures
b. above whereby the Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee
reviews the proposed action in relation.to the LWRP and ' in this
case, recommends to the Village Board. The Village Board will
advise the Department of State, if it identifies any conflicts
between the proposed action and the Waterfront Revitalization
Program. Furthe=ore, the Mayor, the Chairperson of the Local
Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee and the Community
Development Coordinator (or Village Clerk) will participate with
representatives from the involved federal or state agency and
from the Department of State to resolve any identified conflicts
between the proposed action and the village's LWRP.

FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

Proposed Projects.

a. LotveA Boat Launch Faci@_itiez.

Total Project Cost 24,000
Expended to Date
Village General Fund 4,500
Contributions/Donations 1,500
Volunteer Labor 6,500
-12,500
Balance of Funding Needed 1-170-0
(landscaping, dredging,
fish cleaning station,
and lighting)

Funding Sources
CDBG Small Cities 10,500
Volunteer Labor 1,000
11,500 -11,500
-0-
Funding Availability (see b. below)

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b Rive.tside Patk.

Total Project Cost 31,000
Expended to Date
Village General Fund 4,000
Contributions/Donations 2,000
Volunteer Labor 2,000
SBA (Jobs Bill) 15,000
'72- 0-0 0 -23,000

Balance of Funding Needed 8,000
(landscaping and dredging)

Funding Sources
CDBG Small Cities 8,000 - 8,000
_T_

Funding Availabilitv. The Village of Dexter has taken
substantial initiatives in funding and obtaining con-
tributions, donations and voluntary labor to undertake
public access and recreation improvements for both the
lower boat launch facilities and Riverside Park. With
the exception of bringing additional volunteer labor to
bear on the lower boat launch facilities, no further
village revenues can be committed or justified (to local
taxpayers) to support the DEC sports fishery on the
Black River below the dams. CDBG Small Cities funding
will be sought to complete these projects. If unsuccess-
ful in obtaining such funds from-@UD, the village hopes
to qualify for part of the "set aside" for communities
under 2,500, assuming the program is passed from the
federal level to DOS. If unsuccessful along this avenue,
the village would consider seeking the funds through a
Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grant, but only
if a survey of village taxpayers indicated support and if
the revenues could be found in the village's general fund
to provide the match.

c. ViUage Cote.

Total Project Cost 137,000
Expended to Date - -0-

Balance oE Funding Needed 137,000

Funding Sources
Village General Fund 17,000
village barn
DHCR (RARP) 40,000
Volunteer Labor 5,000
CDBG Small Cities -- 50,000
cormercial rehabilitation
Private commercial 25,000
rehabilitation
-137,000

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Funding Availability
Village -- the village has committed to provide
$17,000 in cash or 4nkind towards rehabilitation
of the village barn (DPW).
DHCR (RARP) -- the village has submitted an appli-
cation for $40,000 from the Division of Housing and
Community Renewal for Rural Area Revitalization
Program funding to rehabilitate the village barn.
Volunteer Labor -- through the various local organi-
zations, volunteer labor can be expected to easily
equal or exceed $5,000 in general community street-
scape and rehabilitation improvements for the vil-
lage core area.
CDBG Small Cities -- funding for a commercial reha-
bilitation program would be requested in the same
application package as noted above for the lower
boat launch facilities and Riverside Park, assuming
assistance through the DOS "set aside" if not
directly from HUD.

d . F IlLs 1i 1,sZand.

Total Project Cost 533,500
Expended to Date
Volunteer Labor 5,000
Private (Hydro Dev. Group) 20,000
T5_1 Mo -25,000

Balance of Funding Needed 508,500

Funding Sources
Village General Fund 3,500
Volunteer Labor 5,000
Small Cities CDBG 135,000
Private (Hydro Dev. Group) 365,000
3_0i@_1_500 -508,500
-0-

Funding Availability
Village General Fund -- the village can commit and
justify another $3,500 from village revenues for
improvements on Fish Island.
Volunteer Labor -- based on past experience, about
$5,000 worth of volunteer labor can be predicted.
Small Cities CDBG -- an application for funding
with the Jobs Bill monies has already been sub--
mitted to HUD.
Private -- the expenditure by the Hydro Development
Group, Inc. is predicted since the firm's license
to operate the hydroelectric facility Stipulates
-construction of a fish ladder. Costs for the ladder
could exceed estimates provided herein by $100,000
to $150,000.

e "Incubator Building."

Total Project Cost 1,380,000
Expended to Date -0-

Balance of Funding Needed 1,380,000

Funding Sources
EDA Public Works Grant 480,000
Small Cities CDBG 500,000
JCIDA* (Loan) 400,000
1,380,OO0 -1,380,000
-0-

*Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency

Funding Availability -- funding from each of the sources
identified above has been approved and the project is
under construction.

Other Public and Private Implementation Actions.

a. Financial resources for carrying out all other public
implementation actions involve either the village general
fund for existing employees and administrative costs or a
portion of DOS (DECR) Rural Presercation Companies Pro-
gram funds (currently $31,900.00 for the period 6/1/83-
5/31/84 for the community Development Coordinator posi-
tion (existing). Building code enforcement funds come
from DOS, Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

b. Private sector financial resources will rely principally
on the banking system for improvement loans.

LWRP Management. Financial resources for managing the LWRP
coincide with those identified in a. above.

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SUMMARY CHART OF ACTIONS IMPLEMENTING LOCAL POLICIES 40
Polic-V Implemented or Enforced bv

1, Five major projects/LWRP review process/Water-
IA-D front Revitalization Advisory Committee

2, Four out of five major projects/LWRP review
2A-C process/village ownership/Waterfront Revitali-
zation Advisory Committee

3 (not applicable)

4 (not applicable)

5,@ LWRP review process/village approval of sewer
5A-B and water lalk--erals/DEC or DOH approval of in-
dividual septic systems/Waterfront Revitaliza-
tion Advisory Committee

6 (not included in the LWRP)

7 Coordination with DEC, OPRHP, DOS and SLEOC/
LWRP review process/SEQR

8 Coordination with DEC, OPRHP, DOS and SLEOC/
LWRP review process/SEQR

9 Three out of five major projects /.village owner-
ship/coordination with DEC, OPRHP, DOS and
SLEOC/LWRP review process

10 (not applicable)

11, Flood Control Law/village ownership/public
11A access and recreation projects with few struc-
tures (non-habitable and not subject to signi-
ficant flood damage)/LWRP review process/Water-
front Revitalization Advisory Committee, Building
Inspector's enforcement of building code.

12 (not applicable)

13 it

17 Flood Control Law/village ownership/nonstrue-
tural public access and recreation uses near
Flood hazard Areas/LWRP review process

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Policv Implemented or Enforced by

18 Five major projects/village ownership/LWRP re-
view process/SEQR/Waterfront Revitalization
Advisory Committee

19, Three major projects/village ownership/LWRP
19A-C review process/coordination with DEC, OPRHP,
DOS and SLEOC/Waterfront Revitalization Ad-
visory Committee .

20, Three major projects/village ownership/LWRP
20A-C review process/coordination with DEC, OPRHP,
DOS and SLEOC/Waterfront Revitalization Ad-
visory Committee

21, Three major projects/village ownership/LWRP
21A review process/coordination with DEC, OPRHP,
DOS and SLEOC/Waterfront Revitalization Ad-
visory Committee

22 Three major projects/village ownership/LWRP
review process/coordination with DEC, OPRHP,
DOS and SLEOC/Waterfront Revitalization Ad-
visory Corm-nittee/private action by Hydro
Development Group, Inc.

23 Village ownership/LWRP review process/SEQR/
Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee/
coordination with OPRHP, Division for Historic
Preservation

24 (not applicable)

25, Five major waterfront projects/coordination
25A with DEC, OPRHP, DOS and SLEOC/coordination
with adjoining communities and local organiza-
T
tions/private commercial rehabilitation 'I- @'w
review process/SEQR/Waterfront Revitalization
Advisory Committee

26 (not applicable)

27 (not included in LWRP)

28 Village ownership/LWRP review process/SEQR/
Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee
29 (not included in LWRP)

30 (not included in LWRP)
31 Coordination with DEC/LWR.P review process/SEQR/
Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Co=-ittee

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PolicV Implemented or Enforced by

32 Coordination with DEC/LWRP review process

33 Coordination with DEC/LWRP review process/SEQR

34 Coordination with DEC, COE, OPRHP, DOS and
SLEOC/LWRP review process/SEQR

35 Coordination with DEC, COE, OPRHP, DOS and
SLEOC/LWRP review process/SEQR

36 (not included in LWRP)

37 Five projects plus village ownership cover most
of the waterfront/coordination with DEC/LWRP
review process/SEQR/village submission of grant
applications to DEC and U.S. Dept. of HUD

38 (not included in LWRP)

39 It

40 it

All applicable policies are implemented by the local SEQR law
wherein the provisions of SEQR are carried out at the local level
in conjunction with the LWRP review process, the Waterfront Revi-
talization Advisory Committee, and the building permit application
process.

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SECTION

FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS LIKELY TO AFFECT IMPLEMENTATION

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SECTION VI - FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS

LIKELY TO AFFECT IMPLEMENTATION

As follow-up to the implementation actions identified by the
Village of Dexter in the previous section, Section VI reviews
federal and State programs which would impact implementation of
this LWRP. Such actions are identified below in order to facili-
tate consistency between the State and federal activities and the:
local LWRP. The consistency provision of the waterfront revitali.-
zation act", provides that such identified programs will be reviewed
during the process of program approval and preliminary notice will
be given of any apparent inconsistency. This draft review will
allow the community an opportunity to refine their program and to
better target appropriate State and federal programs.

A. Federal and State Actions and Programs which should be under-
taken in a manner consistent with the LWRP.

1. Federal Actions and Programs.

a. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(1) any local award of funds under CDBG
(2) any local award of funds under UDAG

b. Department of Interior
(1) any local award of funds by the National Park
Service
(2) any determination by the Fish and Wildlife
Service affecting stocking of salmonids
(3) any determination by the Fish and Wildlife
Service affecting design of fish ladders

C. Department of Transportation
(1) any local activity by the U.S. Coast Guard
(2) any determination by the Federal Aviation
Administration regarding Watertown International
Airport

d. Department of Commerce
(1) any determination regarding subsidized flights
via Watertown International Airport
(2) evaluation of and actions pertaining to the
statewide Coastal Management Program should
consider the effects upon this LWRP
(3) any activity supported by funds from Sea Grant,
particularly fishing derbies and related events
(4) any local award of funds by EDA
(5) any designation of a foreign trade zone

*NYS Ivlaterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act of 1981

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e. Department of Energy
(1) any FERC determination or regulation affecting
the hydrogenerating facility at Fish Islands

f. Department of Defense
(1) any Corps of Engineers determination or regula-
tion affecting local piers, bulkheads, dams, etc.
(2) any activity designed to make the local water-
front more accessible to personnel at Fort Drum

g. Department of Agriculture
(1) any local program activity funded by FmHA
(2) any local program activity undertaken or
supported by the Cooperative Extension Service
(3) any local program activity undertaken or
supported by the Soil Conservation Service

h. Federal Emergency Mianagement Agency
CD
(1) any determination or regulation regarding flood
plain management practices

i. Environmental Protection Agency
(1) any determination or regulation regarding the
impacts resulting from migration of salmonids
and other species upstream of the Fish Islands
dams as part of a NEPA review
(2) any determination or regulation pertaining to
development or reconstruction of the hydro-
generating facility at Fish Islands
(3) any NEPA review of projects within the water-
front area funded by federal dollars or requir-
ing federal permits

2. State Actions and Programs

a. Department of State
(1) approval of LWRP and related technical assistance
(2) any local award of funds, particularly any which
may become available from assumption of U.S. HUD's
Small Cities program
(3) any local award of funds for preconstruction
activities related to identified LWRP projects

b. Division of Housing and Community Renewal
(1) any local award of funds, particularly those
available through the Rural Area Preservation
Company program
(2) any local awards of funds, including those under
the Rural Area Revitalization Program

C. Department of Environmental Conservation
(1) continuation of salmonid stocking
(2) provision of services or funds related to expan-
sion of waterway access to the Great Lakes

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(3) any determination or regulation regarding
development or reconstruction of the hydro-
generating facility at Fish Islands, parti-
cularly as such may affect the proposed fish
ladder
(4) any determination or regulation that would
affect water quality in the Black River, parti-
cularly any degradation of the water quality
that would be cause of reclassification of the
Black River from C to D quality rating

d. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
(1) any local award of funds under the Land & Water
Conservation Fund
(2) any local technical assistance
(3) Great Lakes sports fisheries access development

e. St. Lawrence-Eastern Ontario Commission
(1) any local technical assistance
(2) any activity relating to the Seaway Trail program

f. Public Service Commission
(1) any determination or regulation that would affect
the hydrogenerating facility at Fish Islands,
particularly any variation of the rate est-ab-
lished for @he sale of hydroelectric power to
utility companies

g. Department of Transportation
(1) role regarding maintenance of the NY Route 180
right-of-way and bridge

B. Federal and State Actions and Programs Necessary to Further
the LWRP

1. Federal Actions and Programs

a. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(1) approval of funding through the Small Cities
program as indicated in Section V

b. Department of Interior
(1) designation of a foreign trade zone including
the former Sulphite Mill site

C. Department of Commerce
(1) approval of funding through the EDA for public
works

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2. State Actions and Programs

a. Department of State
(1) review and approval of the Dexter LWRP
(2) approval of preconstruction grant funds for the
Village Core and Fish Islands projects from the
Coastal Zone Management program identified in
Section V

b. Division of Housing and Community Renewal
(1) continued funding from the kural Area Preserva-
tion Company (RAPC) program for administrative
personnel as indicated in Section V
(2) approval of funding from the RAPC program for
repairs to the village barn as indicated in
Section V

C. DeDartment of Environmental Conservation
(1) continuation of Black River stocking program

d. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
(1) use of force accounts in developing sport fisher-
ies access

e. New York State Legislature
(1) approval of a foreign trade zone designation for
the former Sulphite Mill

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SECTION

vii

CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AFFECTED
FEDERAL, STATE, REGIONAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES
0

or, >.

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SECTION VII - CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AFFECTED FEDERAL, STATE,
REGIONAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES

Consultation with those government agencies and other organiza-
tions identified as having an interest in the preparation of Dexter's
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program has been achieved through
the use of two approaches. First, are efforts dealing with the
village's waterfront facilities planning activities prior to Dexter's
involvement in the State's Coastal Management Program, which in turn
have become major components of this program. Second, consultation
regarding the entire program was initiated in December of 19002 and
continued throughout the preparation of the draft.

Numerous federal, State, regional and local government agencies
and other organizations have been consulted through Dexter's water-
front facilities planning efforts over the past three years. Such
efforts were the impetus for the village's involvement in the State's
Coastal Management Program. The village has focused its waterfront
development activities on the renovation and reuse of the former
Sulphite Mill and the development of public access - recreation facil-
ities in support of the State's sports fisheries program.

The village's program consultation began with the identification
of those agencies and oraanizations most likely to be affected by the
local program. Throughout the following year such agencies and organ-
izations were invited to T)ublic meetings, meetings regarding specific
State and local projects and activities, and/or contacts to provide
needed information. Through Village Board meetings and sessions with
the Local Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee, program staff
has continued to maintain an information exchange with involved groups,
neighboring communities and general citizenry on the status of the
local program.

The following is a detailed list of government agencies and other
C>
organizations consulted either through specific program components or
the preparation of the draft program.

Federal Agencies

Department of Agriculture
- Farmers Home Administration
Department of Commerce
- Economic Development Administration
- Office of Coastal Zone Management
Department of Defense
- Corps of Engineers
Department of Energy
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Interior
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Department of Transportation
- U.S. Coast Guard
Federal Foreign Trade Zone Board
Small Business Administration

State Agencies

Department of Commerce
Department of Environmental Conservation
Department of Health
Department of State
Job Development Authority
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Public Service Commission
St. Lawrence-Eastern Ontario Commission
SUNY at Plattsburgh (Technical Assistance Center)
Urban Development Corporation

Regional Agencies

Black River-St. Lawrence Regional Planning & Development Board

Local Agencies

Hamlet of Limerick
Jefferson County Planning Board
Town of Brownville
Town of Hounsfield
Village of Brownville
Village of Chaumont
Village of Sackets Harbor

Other Organizations or Groups

Catholic Charities
.Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce
Dexter Citizens Committee
Frontier Housing Authority
Hydro De"velopment Group, Inc.
Jefferson County Sport Fisheries Advisory Council
Local Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee
Watertown Chamber of Commerce
Watertown Trust

Upon completion, the draft LWRP will be available for review
and comment by all affected agencies and interested parties. Com-
ments received at public hearings and/or in writing will be analyzed
by program staff. Where such comments warrant changes to the draft
LWRP, they will be accommodated in the final program document and
FEIS to the maximum extent practicable. The Secretary of State will
be called upon to assist in mitigating conflicts where such conflicts
involve federal. or State agencies or substantial disagreement
between other parties.

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SECTION

viii
0 LOCAL C01,24ITMENT

11331

SECTION VIII - LOCAL COMMITMENT

Because a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program r-_:-:resents
a partnership effort, a firm local commitment to the pro-:Sed
program is expected before State action is taken on the S-_`_--mis-
sion. This section details the local commitment to Dext-E7's pro-
gram and is supplemented by attached resolutions.

To insure that the needs and desires of the commun-4:-- were
reflected in the local program, the Mayor of Dexter appc--* :ed a
Local Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee, repre-zenting
public and private interests and general citizenry. Thizz commit-
tee, with assistance from program staff, held a series of meetings
to contribute to, and review, sections of the program as :hey were
drafted. Government agencies and private groups were in-.--_':ed to
these meetings. Recommendations of the committee on com7leted
sections were transmitted to the Village Board for cons iz:eration
by the Trustees.

In this manner, significant contributions of time, interest
and expertise were drawn from Dexter's citizens into the -)repara-
tion of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. C'_:L'zen in-
put improved the data base, verified program informatior. evalu-
ated various alternatives and expressed the values and ccncerns
of the community.

Following the completion of the draft program, the advisory
committee formally approved the draft and, by resolution, for-
warded it to the Village Board. Upon the advice of the committee,
the Village Board adopted the draft program and recommended that
the Mayor transmit it to the Secretary of State (see attached).

Recognizing a need to continue public and private involvement
in the implementation of Dexter's program, the program establishes
a formal role for the advisory committee in the LWRP review process
(see Section V). This advisory committee will be a natural evolu-
tion of the current advisory committee with specific duties and
responsibilities in carrying out waterfront projects and program
activities (see Section V).

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Local Waterfront Revitalization Meeting Held: June 14, 1984
Advisory Committee Meeting Time: 8:00 p.m.
Village of Dexter, New York
Municipal Building
Dexter, NY 13634

WHEREAS, the St. Lawrence-Eastern Ontario Commission has

presented-a Draft Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP),

a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and a schedule of

submission for a Final L'JRP and Final EIS; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Dexter Local Waterfront Revitaliza-

tion Advisory Committee has reviewed these documents and finds

them to be acceptable according to the Exhibit A - Work Program

of the subcontract between the Village of Dexter and the St,

Lawrence-Eastern Ontario Commission.

. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Committee

recommends that the Village of Dexter Board-of Trustees accept

the said completed documents and authorize the Mayor to submit

these documents to the NYS Secretary of State.

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STATE OF NEW YORK
) ss.
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON)

I, Theta Corliss, Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of Dexter,

New York, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing
resolution with the original resolution adopted by the Village

of Dexter Local Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Committee of

the said Village of Dexter at a meeting of the said Committee'

held on the 14th day of June, 1984 at which meeting every

member of the said Committee had due notice and at which meeting

a majority of the members of the Committee were present, and
that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of said original

resol--;.--ion and of the whole thereof; that the said resolution

as so adopted is on file in my office.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the

seal of said Village of Dexter this 14th day of June, 1984.

Village C-Ee--r-k-Treasurer

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