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                                        Village of Youngstown
     Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

















                                                                             Adopted:
                          Village of Youngstown Board of Trustees. October 19, 1989

                                                                            Approved:
                                NYS Secretary cf State Gail S. Shaffer, June 20, 1990

                                                                           Concurred:
               C.S. Office of Ocean and Coastai Resources Management. July 5, 1990


















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                                            STATE OF NEW YORK
                                           DEPARTMENT OF STATE
              GAIL S. SHAFFER              ALBANY, N.Y. 1223 1 -0001
             SECRETARY OF STATE

                                                MARI. 2 7 19 91




             Mr. James Burgess, _Chief
             Coastal Programs Division
             Office of Ocean and Coastal
               Resource Management
             1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW
             Washington, DC 20235

             Dear Mr. @i Burgess:

             Enclosed is the Village of Youngstown Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
             (LWRP). The LWRP has been adopted by the municipality and approved by" the New
             York State Secretary'of State. In addition, your office has concurred on its
             incorporation into the State's Coastal Management Program as a routine program
             implementation action. Copies of this document are also being transmitted to State
             agencies, as well as selected federal, county, and local agencies.

             Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this document, feel -free to
             contact either myself or Charles McCaffrey of this office at (518) 474-6000.

                                                   Sincerely,




                                                   George R. Stafford
                                                   Directqr
                                                   Division of Coastal Resources
                                                     and Waterfront Revitalization


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                                      VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN

                           LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM


                        Prepared by: Thomas J     Dearing, Planning Consultant
                               For the Village of Youngstown, New York



















                  This document was prepared for the New York State Department of
                  State Coastal Management Program with financial assistance from the
                  office of ocean and coastal Resource Management, National oceanic
                  and Atmospheric Administration, provided under the Coastal Zone
                  Management Act of 1972, as amended.












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                This Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
                has been adopted and approved in accordance
                with the provisions of the Waterfront
                Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act of
                1981 (Executive Law, Article 42) and its
                implementing    regulations     (6 NYCRR    601).
                Federal concurrence on the incorporation of
                this Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
                into the New York State Coastal Management
                Program as a Routine Program Implementation
                has been obtained in accordance with the
                provisions     of   the   U.S.    Coastal    Zone
                Management Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-583), as
                amended, and its implementing regulations
                (15 CFR 923).



                The   preparation     of   this    program    was
                financially aided by a federal grant from
                the U.S. Department of Commerce, National
                Oceanic    and   Atmospheric     Administration,
                Office   of    Ocean   and   Coastal    Resource
                Management,     under     the     Coastal    Zone
                Management     Act   of   1972,    as   amended.
                Federal Grant No. NA-82-AA-D-CZ068.



                The New York State Coastal Management
                Program    and   the   preparation     of   Local
                Waterfront     Revitalization    Programs      are
                administered     by   the    New    York    State
                Department of State, Division of Coastal
                Resources and Waterfront Revitalization,
                162 Washington Avenue, New York 12231.












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                                                    STATE OF NEW YORK
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF STATE

                                                   ALBANY. N.Y. 1223 1 -0001
                       GAIL S. SHAFFER
                     SECRETARY OF STATE




                                                         jUt4. 2 0 1990






                     Honorable Norman Swann
                     Mayor, Village of Youngstown
                     Village Center
                     '440 Lockport St.
                     P.O. Box 168
                     Youngstown, New York    14174


                     Dear Mavor Swann:


                     It is with great pleasure that I inform vou that, pursuant to the Waterfront
                     Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterwavs Act, I have approved
                     the Village of Youngstown's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP).
                     The Village is to be commended for its thoughtful and energetic response to
                     opportunities presented along its waterfront.

                     I will notify State agencies shortly that 1 have approved the Village's LWRP
                     and will provide them a list of their activities which must be undertaken in
                     a manner consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the Youngstown
                     LWRP.


                     Again, I would like to commend the Village   of Youngstown on its efforts to
                     develop the LW`RP and look forward to working with you in the years to'come
                     as you endeavor to revitalize vour waterfront.


                                                          Sincerely,






                                                          Gail S..Shaffer
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                                              UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
                                              National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
                                              NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE
                                              OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
                                      J'Arts of Washin gton, D.C. 20235




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           George Stafford, Director           J U L I rj' 1990
           Division of Coastal Resources
            and Waterfront Revitalization
           Department of State
           162 Washington Street
           Albany, NY 12231

           Re: Youngstown, New York Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

           Dear George:

           The Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management has reviewed
           your submission of the Youngstown Local Waterfront Revitalization
           Program (LWRP) as a Routine Program Implementation to the New
           York Coastal Management Program. Charles McCaffrey on your
           staff, has informed us that the last sentence in the Explanation
           Section of Policy 39 (page 98), should have been deleted when
           Policy 39B was deleted. With the understanding that the sentence
           will be deleted, we concur with your conclusion that adoption of
           the program is a Routine Program Implementation. We appreciate
           you making the changes we suggested in our letter to you in
           February 1990.

           In accordance with the Coastal Management Regulations,
           15CFR 923.84, Federal Consistency will apply to the Village
           of Youngstown LWRP after you publish our approval.

                                         Sincerely,





                                         Timothv R. E.   enev
                                         Director





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                                                      VILLAGE CENTER * 240 LOCKPORT STREET

                                                                   P.O. Box 168

                                                        YOUNGSTOWN. NEW YORK 14174




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                     INCORPORATED:                                                                                   XELEPHO
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                                 October 25, 1989



                                 Honorable Gail S. Shafter
                                 Secretary of State
                                 N.Y.S. Department of State
                                 162 Washington Avenue
                                 Albany, N.Y. 12231-0001

                                 Dear Secretary Shaffer:

                                 I certify that the following resolution was moved by Mayor Swann,
                                 seconded by Trustee Riordan and unanimously carried with all
                                 members voting "Aye" at the regular meeting of the Board of
                                 Trustees held on October 19, 1989.

                                 WHEREAS:      The Village of Youngstown has prepared a final Local
                                               Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) in cooperation
                                               with the New York State, Department of State;

                                 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
                                 RESOLVED:     That the final Village of Youngstown Local Waterfront
                                               Revitalization Program is hereby adopted, and be it
                                               furthcr

                                 RESOLVED:     That the final LWRP be submitted to the New York State
                                               Secretary of State for review under the provisions of
                                               the New York State Waterfront Revitalization and
                                               Coastal Resources Act of 1981.

                                 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

                                               That a certified copy of this resolution be sent to
                                               Gail S. Shaffer, Secretary of State.


                                                                               Sincerely,

                                                                                              n
                                                                                              @-k
                                                                               Shirley A. Smith
                                                                               Village Clerk














                                                     TAB,LE OF CONTENTS

                 Section                                                                         Page

                 I.     Waterfront Revitalization Area Boundary                                  1- 1 - 1-5

                 II.    Inventory and Analysis                                                   II-1 - 11-75

                        A.   Regional Setting and Community Characteristics           ........      11-5
                        B.   Historic Setting   .......................................          11-6 - 11-7
                        C.   Methodology for Undertaking Inventory and Analysis            ...      11-8
                        D.   Demographics/ Socio-Economic Factors         ..................              11-9
                        E.   Land Use    .............................................           II-10 - 11-19
                        F.   Water-Dependent and Water-Enhanced Uses            ............     11-20 - 11-23
                        G.   Inventory of Major Parcels      ...........................         11-24 -  11-32
                        H.   Zoning   ...............................................               11-33
                        I.   Land Ownership    ........  -  ... * ,.... -*  ...  -   ...  -*     11-34 -  11-36
                        J.   Environmental Conditions      .............................         11-37 -  11-52
                        K. Public Services      ......................................           11-53 -  11-70
                        L.   Overview of Previous Land Use Documents           .............        11-71
                        N.   overview of Marketing Factors        ........................       11-72 -  11-73
                        0.   Summary of Key Findings and Issues          ..................      11-74 - 11-75

                 III.   Waterfront Revitalization Program Policies                               111- 1 - 111- 31
                               Development Policies.... 111- 3                                            -III-10
                               Fishing and wildlife Policies    ......................           III-10   -111-12
                               Flooding and Erosion Policies      ......................         111-12   -111-16
                               Public Access Policies     ..............................         111-17   -111-20
                               Recreation Policies   .................                           111-20   -111-22
                               Historic and Scenic Resources Policies        .............       111-22   -111-25
                               Water and Air Resources Policies        ...................       111-26   -111-31

                 IV.    Proposed Uses and Projects                                            IV- 1 - IV-18

                        A. Introduction     .........................................               IV-3
                        B. Comprehensive Plan Modification         ......................           IV-3
                        C. Proposed Land Uses and Projects           .....................       IV-3 -   IV-18

                   V.   Techniques for Local Implementation                                      V- 1 - V-20

                        A. Local Laws and Regulations Necessary to Implement
                               the LWRP    ..........................................            V- 3 - V-11
                        B. other Public and Private Actions Necessary to
                               Implement the LWRP       ................................         V-12 - V-14
                        C. Management Structure Necessary to Implement
                               the LWRP    ..........................................            V-15
                        D. Financial Resources Necessary to Implement
                               the LWRP    ..........................................            V-16 - V-19





                      Section                    TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont,d.)                          Page

                      VI. State and Federal Actions and Programs Likely to Affect
                             Implementation                                                    VI- 1 - VI-25

                            A. State and Federal Actions and Programs Which Should Be
                                   Undertaken in a Manner Consistent with the LWRP ...         VI- 4 - VI-24
                            B. Federal and State Actions and Programs Necessary to
                                   7urther the LWRP    ..................................         VI-25

                      VII.  Consultation With Other Affected Federal, state, Regional,
                              and Local Agencies                                               VII-1 - VII-4

                            A. Early Notificatior...                                   .......    VII-3
                            B. Information Exchange     .............                          VII-3 - VII-4
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                            C. Review of Dra @WPJI by State, Fe&*r'al', ' a'n'd**
                                   Local Agencies  ......................................         VII-4


                      VIII. Activities to Secure Local Commitment                              VIII-1 - VIII-3


                            A.   Youngstown Waterfront Advisory Committee       ............      VIII-3
                            B.   Board of Trustees  .....................................         VIII-3


                      Appeqdix

                            Attachment A - Zoning ordinance Amendments
                            Attachment B - Local Consistency Law and Coastal Assessment Form
                            Attachment C - Procedures for Local Review of Proposed State and
                                                Federal Actions












                                                    LIST OF FIGURES

               Ficrure                                                                       Pace

                1.    Waterfront Boundary      ........................................      1-4
                2.    Regional Setting    ..........................................         11-3
                3.    Population in Youngstown, Niagara County and Erie County.. 11-5
                4.    Unemployment Rates for the U.S., Niagara County and
                             Erie County    ........................................         11-5
                5.    Demographic Factors      .......................................       11-9
                6.    Existing Land Use     .........................................        II-11
                7.    Land Use Calculations     .....................................        11-13
                7A.   Major Adjacent Land Uses      ..................................       11-17
                8.    Water-Dependent Uses       ......................................      11-21
                9.    Major Land Parcels (Map)     ............                              11-27
               10.    Development Potential - Large Vacant *@a@c'e*ls**                      11-29
               11.    major Land Parcels (chart)      ................................       11-31
               12.    Zoning   ....................................................          !1-35
               13.    Steep Slopes/Vistas/ Soils    .................................        11-39
               14.    Local Fish Habitats and Wooded Areas        ......................     11-41
               15.    List of Fish Common to the Niagara River        ..................     11-43
               16.    Historic markers and Floodplains      ..........................       11-45
               17.    Local Historic Sites and Structures     .......................        11-47 - 11-49
               18.    Water Distribution System      .................................       11-55
               19.    Sanitary Sewer System      .....................................       11-57
               20.    Storm Sewer System      ........................................       11-59
               21.    Selected Traffic Counts     ....................................       11-62
               22.    Transportation System      .....................................       11-63
               23.    1972 Comprehensive Plan      ...................................       11-65
               24.    Plan Recommendations and Status        ...........................     11-67   11-69
               25.    Proposed Land Use Projects       ................................      IV-9
               25a.   Planning Areas    ............................................         IV-11
               26     Proposed Land Uses      ........................................       IV-13
               27.    Falkner Park Off-Street Parking       ...........................      IV-15
               28.    Park Linkage Concept      ......................................       IV-17
               29.    Proposed Zoning Map      .......................................       v-5
               30.    Implementation Blueprint      ..................................       V-17
               31.    Project Cost Schedule     .....................................        V-19






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                                             SECTION I
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                A. BOUNDARY

                Reference should be made to Figure 1 for a graphic description of the Waterfront
                boundary. As Figure 1 notes the entire Village is included in the coastal area.

                The Local Waterfront Revitalization Area (LWRA) boundary enters the village of
                Youngstown from the north (Fort Niagara State Park) at the east right-of -way line
                of South Lake Street and proceeds to the north Village line. It follows this line
                east to the Robert Moses Parkway (west right-of -way). The boundary then turns
                south following the east Village line along the west Parkway right-of-way line
                approximately 700 feet and turns east to the center of the Parkway right-of-way.

                The boundary then generally follows the center of the Robert Moses Parkway
                right-of-way south to the south edge of the Parkway interchange with Lockport
                street where it intersects the east Parkway right-of-way line again. The LWRA
                boundary runs south along the east Village line (also the west right-of-way line
                of the Robert Moses Parkway) to the south Village line. it proceeds west and
                south toward Church Street and then continues west on the Village line to an area
                east of the end of Swain Road. The boundary extends due south along the south-
                east Village line for approximately 1,000 feet. At this point the boundary turns
                due west to the Niagara River mean high water mark.

                The boundary then extends north following the mean high water mark to the south
                property line of Fort Niagara State Park. It then follows the scuth property line
                eastward to the point of the beginning.


































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                 Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
                         Figure 2: REC31ONAL SETTING
                Planning Consultant: Thomas J. Dearing








                 A.            REGIONAL SETTING AND COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS

                 The Village of Youngstown is located in the northwest corner of Niagara County
                 approximately 9 miles north of the City of Niagara Falls. It is situated at the
                 confluence of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, and immediately east of Niagara
                 On-the-Lake, Ontario. Youngstown is within the Buffalo Standard Metropolitan
                 Statistical Area and had a 1980 population of 2,191 according to the'united States
                 Census Bureau. The Bureau estimated that the Village's 1985 population dropped
                 to 2,100 or 4% since the 1980 Census. Figure 2 shows a graphic illustration of the
                 Village regional location. It should be noted that the Town of Porter borders the
                 Village on the northeast and south, with the Niagara River serving as the west
                 boundary.

                 The Village comprises approximately 1. 14 square miles or 700 acres. Field surveys
                 indicate that approximately 37% is vacant and able to accommodate new develop-
                 ment. However, recent population trends and economic projections for the area
                 do not indicate a great demand for additional construction in the Village.

                                 Figure 3: Population in Youngstown, Niagara County and Erie County



                                       YEAR         YOUNGSTOWN         NIAGARA COUNTY             ERIE COUNTY


                                       1960         1,848              242,269                    1,064,688


                                       1970         1,169(+15%)        235,720(-2.7%)             1,113,491(+4.6%)

                                       1980         2,191(+l%)         227,354(-3.5%)             1,015,472(-S%@

                                       1990         2,200(+4%)         217,257(-4.4%)               983,773(-3%)
   0                                   2000         2,300(+4%)         221,589(+2%)                 987,749(+4%)


                 Since the majority of Village residents commute into the City of Niagara Falls or
                 other areas of Niagara County for employment, the economic decline suffered by
                 the County has indirectly affected Youngstown. Although unemployment figures
                 are not available solely for the Village, a good indicator of regional conditions is
                 shown in Figure 4. The decline of basic manufacturing is the major reason for
                 the high unemployment rates in Niagara County when compared to the nation as a
                 whole. Local officials hope that a gradual transition to a more diversified economy
                 will offset the negative impacts recent plant closings have had on the area.




                                 Figure 4:   Unemp loyment Rates for the U.S., Niagara County and Erie County



                                       YEAR         UNITED STATES         ERIE COUNTY             NIAGARA COUNTY


                                       1950             5.2


                                       1960             5.4                   6.7                      6.5

                                                      -------               -------                  -------

                                       1970             4.8                   4.7                      5.4

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                                       1980             7.0                   9.5                      9.7

                                                  ---------------      ----------------         ----------------
                                       Narch
                                       1987             6.9                   6.A                      7.6



                                 Source: Now   York State Labor Department, U.S. Census (1950-1884).



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             B.     HISTORIC SETTING


             The Village of '7'oungstown has a rich past. Prior to 1650, the area was claimed
             by the Neuter Indians. Wars with the Iroquois, however, forced the Neuters out
             and allowed the Iroquois to occupy the land.

             The first Europeans to occupy the area were the French. In 1726 the French
             founded Ft. Niagara and it remained in their hands until the French and Indian
             War. In 1759 France lost the Fort to the British at the Battle of LaBelle Famille.
             The British occupied the Fort throughout the Revolutionary War of 1776 and ceded
             it to the Americans after the war.


             During the British occupation, a settlement of Iroquois existed near the present
             location of Youngstown. After the Revolutionary War (in or around 1800) the
             settlement consisted of a few buildings including several taverns.         Since its
             inception, the Village's history has been intertwined with that of the Fort. It was
             probably founded to serve the needs of the Fort as one of the first industries of
             the locality was driving cattle from the east to be used at the garrison.

             The Village derived its name in 1808 from John Young, who was the first
             businessman of the community. Previous to this time, the Village had no name.
             John Young was said to be an empire loyalist who resided across the River in
             Newark, now known as the Niagara-on-the- Lake, Canada. In Canada he used the
             surname Tice, but used Young in America. He owned much of the land in the
             Village during its early history.

             During the War of 1812, several outlying batteries of Fort Niagara were located
             along the River bank in the Village (Fox Point, Salt Battery) and artillery duals
             were fought with the British across the River. In 1813 the entire Village, as well
             as every other municipality on the Niagara Frontier was burned to the ground in
             retaliation for the American's burning Niagara-on-the- Lake (then called Neward).

             By 1823, the village had rebuilt but there were still not more than a dozen frame
             houses along Main Street. The area around Youngstown was heavily wooded so
             lumbering became an important industry. Later flour, fishing and the fruit trade
             flourished.


             During the 18401s, industry in Youngstown prospered. The Old Grist Mill was just
             one of the structures built to accommodate business.        By now, Youngstownts
             relationship with Fort Niagara was strong and business with the Fort flourished.
             The mill, however, went into decline when the Erie Canal opened and the flour
             trade was usurped by communities in and around the Buffalo area.

             The Village was incorporated in 1854 and elected George Swain as its first mayor.
             Around the turn of the century, Youngstown acquired a reputation as a fine resort
             area. The El Dorado Hotel, then located at the corner of main and Water Streets,
             was very popular and served many guests until its demise in 1930.

             Today, the Village is a quiet community with a small business district. Many of
             the older, historic structures are still standing and in use today.




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              As is shown by the above paragraphs, the Village has been historically and
              economically linked to the water and Fort Niagara. Although the River and Lake
              no longer serve as a commercial trade route out of Youngstown, new opportunities
              exist for the Village to capitalize on its shorefront location. This includes the
              development of sport, fishing support services, recreational boating and as a
              destination point for area travelers wishing to enjoy the scenic beauty of the
              Village location.

              A 500 acre State Park has now developed around Fort Niagara with immediate
              access to the area off the Robert Moses Parkway. The latter is a State road
              running north-south, east of Youngstown.        Tourists can now enter the Park
              without driving through the Village. This has reduced opportunities for capturing
              spin-off retail or tourist dollars by Village establishments and has diminished the
              economic link between the Fort and Youngstown.


















































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            C.     MIRTH012OLOGY FOR UNDERTAKING INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

            The purpose of the Inventory and Analysis Section eleme    nt is to describe existing
            conditions and identify opportunities, as well as constraints, to waterfront
            development. It is also intended to define certain natural features which should
            be preserved as part of the management program developed by the Village.

            The waterfront area, as defined in Section I, includes the entire Village. In some
            instances, it has been necessary to include a wider study area to ensure that all
            possible factors which might influence waterfront development are addressed. For
            example, the level of activity at Fort Niagara State Park, in terms of land uses and
            visitor traffic, has been examined to better determine the Park's impact on the
            Village. A specific delineation of the study area as opposed to the waterfront area
            has not been defined. In cases where the study area extends beyond the water-
            front area, the area will be defined within the text.

            A wide range of information has been collected in the inventory phase. This
            includes the following:


                   -     Environmental Factors
                   -     Land Use
                   -     Demographics
                   -     Circuiation Patterns
                   -     Piiblic Service Capacity
                   -     Major Waterfront Land Parcels
                   -     Vacant Waterfront Parcels
                   -     Public Land ownership Patterns
                   -     Recent and Proposed Capital Improvements
                         overview of marketing Factors

            As noted earlier, a thorough analysis of these factors will permit an understanding
            of those opportunities and constraints present in the village.          It should be
            stressed, however, that the technical analysis has been strongly complemented by
            information received from Village officials, as well as local residents, through both
            public meetings and the Youngstown Waterfront Advisory Committee meetings

            Finally, information gathered in this section will assist in formulating shoreline
            policies.  The data will not only determine policy direction, but also provide
            background material for preparing those guidelines necessary to review waterfront
            actions for consistency with the policies.

















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                    D.      DEMOGRAPHIC SISOCIO-EC ONOMC FACTORS

                    Information concerning a variety of demographic factors is included in Figure 5.
                    It is presented in a comparative table format in order to gain a sense of
                    Youngstown's characteristics relative to Niagara County and the Village of
                    Lewiston along the Niagara River. Census information reveals that the Village is
                    well educated with almost 8% of all persons over 25 having a high school education,
                    while 26% have a college degree. Employment figures reflect the white collar
                    nature of the work force (i.e. 66%) with a good mix of employment types. The
                    latter range from professional employees (i.e. 191 or 27% of total) to farm woikers
                    (8 or .8% of total). Finally, although the median household income was $24,031 in
                    1980, 38% of all households made between $25,000 and $49,999 and 4% (i.e. 94@ of
                    all persons in the Village were living below the federal poverty level.





                               Figure 5: Demographic Factors

                               Jurisdiction     Household    Median   Porcent    Percent   Percent    Percent   P"rt;ent
                                                    Size     House-   Elderly    Housing   Vacancy    Houses    in Sam
                                                             hold                owner/    Rate       Built       D/U
                                                             Income              occupied             1939 or    Since
                                                                                                      Earlier    -197S

                               V. Youngstown      2.99       $24,031      8.4%     74%        3.6%       32%      40%
                                               ----------- -------- --------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------
                               V. Lewiston        2.65        21,822     16.0%     97%         3%        24%      Solt
                                               ----------- -------- --------- ---------- -------- --------- ---------
                               Niagara            2.83        17,834 1   11.9%     77%         4%        42%      50%

                               source: igeo census, u.s. Department of Labor






                    An analysis of the demographic information point to some basic conclusions. These
                    are that:


                    1 .     The Village has a small but growing elderly population wh                ich, when examined
                            in combination with the declining household size of the community, will
                            create a demand for housing types different from the traditional single family
                            home.

                    2.      The Village is well      'educated, and well 6ff in comparison to the County as a
                            whole. This reflects a stable population base and a citizenry concerned
                            about community issues.
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             E.    LAND USE

             The Village of Youngstown extends over almost 700 acres of land, of which
             approximately 64 percent is currently developed. Both residential and commercial
             development originally occurred along Main Street in the vicinity of Hinman and
             Lockport Streets. Later development created a radial pattern of residences going
             up northeast and southeast along Lockport Street (State Route 93) and Church
             Street. Figure 6 depicts categorical land uses within the Village as collected from'
             field surveys (July, 1986).        Detailed acreage were calculated from village
             assessment maps and summarized in Figure 7.

              1.   Reffidea=

                   Single family residential use is the largest single land use within the Village.
                   It occupies 280.29 acres at a density of 2.1 dwellings per acre. single-
                   famfly residences are common in all areas of the Village, except for the
                   commercial district centered at Water, Main and Lockport Streets.

                   Two-family residences comprise a minor land use in the Village. Most are
                   located in a four block area bounded by Main, William, Third and Hinman
                   Streets. others are located in Jackson Street near Lake and the southwest
                   intersection of Hinman and Third Streets. Their density amounts to 3.0
                   units per acre. The majority of these dwellings are located in older homes
                   that have been converted to two-family homes.

                   Multi-family residences are generally located in an area bounded by the
                   Niagara River, church, Third and Lake Streets. Notable exceptions include
                   a large 2.8 acre development consisting of two, seven-unit buildings and
                   three, six-unit buildings on the east side of Lake Street near the northern
                   Village boundary. Two separate developments on Third Street (one at the
                   northeast corner of the Lockport/Third Street intersection and the other
                   about halfway between Lockport and Oak Streets) also exist.

                   The Villa apartments are an example of a new multi-family development
                   located at the far northwest corner of the Village along the River. Older
                   multi-family housing is located closer to the central commercial district.
                   Almost all residential units are in good to excellent condition.

              2.   CommercialiMdustrial:

                   Almost all commercial development is located in the area bounded by Water,
                   Main and Lockport Streets. A small area is located at Church and Third
                   Streets.    These include marine services along Water and Main Streets,
                   seasonal/tourist facilities also on Main Street and newer development along
                   Lockport, Third and Church Streets (bank, pharmacy, food). A mixture
                   of other services are also present to serve the local population. older
                   structures often are of mixed use with residential units above commercial
                   units. Many of the older commercial structures are of historic interest. The
                   Youngstown Cold Storage Company located at the intersection of Elliott and
                   Third Streets is the only industrial use located in the Village.

              3.   Public/Semi-Public:

                   Public/ S emi- Public land uses within the Village are varied in their character.
                   Cemeteries, church land, Village and Town offices/services and public
                   utilities are the principle uses.


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                                 Figure 7: Land Use Calculations
                                                                                 Percent             Percent
                                     Land Uses                 Acreage          Developed            Of Total


                                     Single Family             279.29               63.87              40.27

                                     ................... ............... .................. ...............
                                     Two Family                   3.31              0.75                0.48

                                     ................... ............... .................. ...............
                                     Multiple Family             15.78              3.59                2.26

                                     ................... ............... .................. ...............
                                     Commercial                   9.59              2.19                1.35

                                     ................... ............... .................. ...............
                                     Industrial                   2.10              0.48                0.30

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                                     Public/Semi-Public          12.99              2.96                1.87

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                                     Space                1      13.70              2.89                1.82
                                     ................... ............... .................. ...............
                                     Transportation            102.90               23.45              14.78

                                     Total Developed           438.79              100.00              63.04

                                     ................... ............... .............     .... ..............
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                                     (Undeveloped)             256.96                                  36.91


                                     TOTAL LAND USE            696.00                                  100.00



                                     Source: Field   Survey;   Tax Assessment Maps: Consultant
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                     4.     Recreation/open Sqiqpace:

                            There are five public parcels reserved for recreation and open space.

                            Waterfront Park - Water Street - (.54 acres)

                                     The Park occupies the only public land along Water Street.                                  it
                                     contains a single boat launch (public), parking for ten vehicles (non-
                                     trailered), a shorewall for fishing and transient boat tie-ups, benches
                                     for passive recreation, and a vacant former U.S. Customs Building.
                                     The latter structure occupies 25-30% of the site, thereby diminishing
                                     total park area available for public use.

                            The Customs House will be relocated to Veterans Park for use as a crafts
                            building. If at sometime in the future the Village wishes to re-establish its
                            port of entry status, substantial space is available at the low-rise building
                            in Constitution Park.



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                  Constitution Park - Main Street - (1. 10 acres)

                        This recently acquired parcel provides a good view of the Lower
                        Niagara River with rest areas and a gazebo. Waterfront access is
                        available, but this section has not been developed. Better linkage
                        should be explored between Constitution and Falkner Parks. The
                        latter is an active recreation area immediately across Main Street from
                        Constitution Park. Currently, the road serves as a barrier to free
                        movement between the two public areas. The Village currently owns
                        a residential structure on the bluff which is unoccupied and acts as
                        a constraint to pedestrian movement down the embankment. The
                        Village will determine the historic significance of the structure prior
                        to any park development on the site.

                  Falkner Park - Main Street - (2.32 acres)

                        This park is located on main Street between William and Lockport. It
                        extends through the block to Second Street and contains both passive
                        and active recreation uses (wading pool, play equipment, baseball,
                        etc. ) .

                  Memorial Park - (7.4 acres)

                        This park is located on Third Street with aa additional uutlet to
                        Church Street. It is the largest of the Village parks with both active
                        (tennis, baseball diamonds, etc. ) and passive (picnic tables, covered
                        structure) recreation facilities.   It also houses the Village Youth
                        Recreation Program which is operated from a temporary mobile
                        structure. The park is bordered by large vacant parcels. It is
                        important to maintain a low intensity type use on this private parcel
                        to insure compatibility with the recreation activity occurring at
                        Memorial Park



                  Neighborhood Park -   (2.0 acres)

                        This park is    located in the center of a single-family housing
                        development bounded by Applewood, Westwood, Parkside and
                        Brampton. It is a playground with the usual passive and active
                        facilities. Three twenty-foot wide rights-of-way allow public access
                        to the playground.

                  Additionally, the Seaway Trail, a National Recreation Trail, follows Main
                  Street (Route 18F) through the village of Youngstown. The Seaway Trail
                  is a mixed-use shared right-of-way recreation corridor running 474 miles
                  from the New York Pennsylvania border to Massena, NY.

            5.    Vacant:


                  Vacant land is the second largest land use in the village behind single-
                  family housing. It is located mainly on the Village edges (north, east and
                  south) with other significant parcels in the central area between Church


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                     Street and Brookshire Road. The amount of vacant land is significant as it
                     lends itself to.a variety of development possibilities.

                6.   Transportation:


                     The only other use in the Village are roads, which occupy 102.9 acres of
                     land. One important aspect of the street system is the vacant, waterfront
                     street ends. Some of these (e.g. Niagara and Church Streets) could be
                     used for aesthetic overlooks of the Niagara River. It should be noted that
                     the street ends off Main Street can only be used for road purposes. Any
                     attempt to erect structures or develop the property in any other manner is
                     not within the purview of the Village property rights. This provision is
                     included in the original deeds outlining Village ownership.

               7.    Adiacent Uses:

                     various land uses located in close proximity to Youngstown can influence the
                     Villages ability to achieve Master Plan goals or LWRP policies. Therefore,
                     it is important to note those nearby uses and analyze their possible impact.
                     Figure 7A illustrates the location of adjacent uses.

                     a.     Fort Niagara State -Park:

                            This 500 acre multi-purpose recreation facility is located on the
                            northern border of Youngstown and administered by the Niagara
                            Frontier State Parks and Recreation Commission.

                            Lying' at the confluence of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, the
                            Park contains a beach, swimming    Ipool, new boat launch, U.S. Coast
                            Guard Station/Naval Reserve Headquarters, playgrounds/ picnic areas,
                            soccer fields, old Fort Niagara (17th Century Fort and French
                            Castile), lighthouse and snowmobile paths. once an integral part of
                            Village commerce, the Park has little or no ties with the Village today.

                            The Park features regularly scheduled activities that attract patrons
                            from throughout the State.          youth soccer clinics and state
                            competitions, special entertainment, concerts, and nature programs
                            are scheduled, during the season and help attract over one million
                            visitors annually.    This includes average admissions to Old Fort
                            Niagara of 128,500 per year which represents 12% of park attendance.
                            Studies conducted as part of the Village Comprehensive Plan (1972)
                            to assess the impact on Village commerce identified an average park
                            attendance of 377,400 per year (1965-1970) with 75% being admissions
                            to old Fort Niagara. As is evident, there has been dramatic growth
                            and change in the use of park facilities (286.7% from the 1970's to the
                            19801s) and the exposure of the area to tourists and recreation trade.

                            The historic interdependence between the Park and Village has
                            diminished over the years to the point that most of the visitors to the
                            area are unaware of the existence of nearby Village commerce. The
                            lack of signage on the Robert Moses Parkway and the lack of
                            promotional and economic coordination with the Park have further


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                            compromised Village retail and services .         In fact.. while Park
                            attendance/activitY has grown significantly since 1970, their effect on
                            Village business has declined due to the by-pass or), the Parkway and
                            lack of visibility to area traffic. A consolidated eflort is needed to
                            recapture part of the lost area tourist trade for the survival of Village
                            commerce.


                     b .    Four Mile Creek State Park:


                            This 248 acre park is located two miles nort heast of Youngstown on the
                            shores of Lake Ontario. It includes 250 campsites. During the near
                            future, there may be new campgrounds, constructed at the Park along
                            with new boat launch and fishing facilities.           The latter were
                            recommended in the Niacrara County Fisheries DevelopMent Plan
                            prepared by the Niagara County, Department of Economic Development
                            and Planning in 1983. Should such development occur the attractive-
                            ness of Four Mile Creek State Park for campers and fishermen will also
                            increase.    The demand for nearby camping and fishing support
                            services will increase which could create opportunities for retail
                            establishments in'Youn4stown.

                     C.     Joseph Davis State Park:

                            This 388 acre State'facility is located off Route 18F approximately 1. 5
                            miles south of the Village in the Town of Lewiston. It provides bank
                            fishing, swimming, picnicking, and general river access for park
                            users. The proximity of the park to the village allows it to serve as
                            a community resource and helps address the recreational demands of
                            village residents.

                     d.     Adiacent Subdivision:

                            Collingwood Estates and Youngstown Estates are single family
                            residential subdivisions in the Town of Porter. They have access to
                            Route 18F and are immediately adjacent to the Village's south
                            boundary. The estimated number of units are 75-100, which house to
                            approximately 300-400 residents.          Due to the proximity of
                            Youngstown, the retail and other support services offered in the
                            Village are utilized by this population group.

                     e.     Water Uses:


                            It should be noted that two anchorage areas are located in the River
                            adjacent to the Village. These extend to the eastern boundary of the
                            mid-river channel and allow regulated mooring. The U. S. Army Corps
                            of Engineers has permit jurisdiction in such areas through the River
                            and Harbors Act authorization . This sets regulations on uses and
                            activities within navigable waterways.

                            The U.S. Coast Guard also has permit jurisdiction within the nooring
                            areas and regulates activities such as boating safety.



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                           The Youngstown Yacht Club has 119 moorings and has an approximate
                           150 foot dock reserved for transient boaters.           Williams Marine,
                           formerly Pierce Marine, has 78 moorings, 26 slips, and has up to 50
                           feet reserved for transient boaters.


                           The offshore anchorage areas provide unique scenic vistas for
                           Youngstown residents. The harbor area is a landmark scene which
                           is synonymous with the Village of Youngstown to non-residents.

                           The marina and yacht club provide transient berthage, gasoline,
                           diesel fuel, water, ice, electricity, pump-out, marine supplies, a
                           launching ramp, mobile lift to 20 tons, and hull and engine repairs.
                           The harbor area does not create any negative impacts, but does
                           contribute substantially to the waterfront ambience of the community.

                           A seasonal passenger ferry used to operate between the Village Dock
                           and Niagara-on -the- Lake, but has been discontinued. Although there
                           currently is not a market for such a ferry, should one develop in the
                           future, adequate dockage space and customs facilities could be made
                           available at Constitution Park. A low- rise building exists on the site
                           which could accommodate the customs function previously carried out
                           at the small building in Waterfront Park. As noted earlier, t',Ile latter
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              F.     WATER-DEPENDENT AND WATER-ENHANCED USES

              Water-dependent uses would not exist without a shorefront location. Water-
              enhanced uses receive added value or importance because of proximity to the
              shoreline. Frequently, they function as support services for water uses. Water-
              dependent uses play an essential role in determining a shoreline's economic
              importance and public acceptance of its worth as a public resource needing careful
              planning.

              The Youngstown waterfront (those parcels directly on the Niagara River) is
              approximately 6970 feet long and composed primarily of residential uses that sit
              atop a steep embankment lining the River. This embankment is excellent for scenic
              vistas of the Lower River, but prohibits general access to the water. only those
              residents who have invested in stairways and/or docks have utilization of the
              waterfront.


              The dominant uses along the waterfront are single-family residences and commerce
              at 4058.74 feet (58.2%) and 1842.3 feet (26.4%), respectively. Commercial uses are
              concentrated in the Water Street area.       The restaurants, public parks, and
              residential housing are all water-enhanced uses. Examples of water-dependent
              uses consist of the Youngstown Yacht Club, the ramp at the public park,
              dock/mooring spaces, Williams Marine and Sailor's Supply. Water street opens up
              about 20% of the Village coast to access and is heavily used during the summer
              months. Currently, boaters and transient visitors have a major economic impact
              on Village commerce and provide substantial support for Village business. Figure
              8 illustrates the location of water-dependent uses situated west of Main Street.

              Vehicular access to Constitution Park off Water street can only be made by a
              narrow, privately owned gravel road. Since the Park is not developed, the limited
              demand for vehicle access has not caused any problems. Pedestrian access to the
              waterside section of the Park is along the private road, or an existing stairway off
              the top of the bluff.

              The Water Street area is seasonally active with recreational boaters, fishermen,
              and tourists. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic crowd the area on summer weekends
              and find limited services to complement marine facilities. Commercial services are
              available at Williams Marine and Sailor's Supply.

              Additional retail outlets for fishing equipment, as well as restaurants could find
              a welcome market in the Village. As the Village becomes more popular and the
              recommendations noted in Section IV carried out, it is likely that fishermen and get
              away weekenders will create a market for "bed and breakfast" establishments and
              inn type lodgings. These are oriented toward recreational boaters who visit the
              250+ moorings in the harbor. Fishing is present in the area, but is limited by the
              lack of near-shore docks, public launches and trailer parking.          Sportfishing
              represents a significant revenue opportunity for waterfront development.

              Although the Youngstown waterfront is mainly used by boaters, there is some on-
              shore fishing activity at Waterfront Park and Constitution Park.         The area,
              however, is not considered a fishing hotspot, so demand for more space is not
              voiced.



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                 water Street is physically separated from the rest of the Village by the Niagara
                 River embankment. The Village commercial center is located at Lockport and Main
                 Streets immediately adjacent to Water Street. This is the hub of Village retail
                 -activity and runs from the Village Park on Main Street to Hinman Street. It
                 contains mostly residential/neighborhood retail facilities (hardware, food, laundry,
                 post office, bank, etc. ) with only a few services oriented toward tourist or the
                 waterfront (gas station, convenience store). While functionally isolated from the
                 business district, adjacent areas are residential to the north and south and are
                 significantly different in character from the waterfront and its patrons. some of
                 the storefronts within the Village Center are in need of facade improvements. This
                 would increase the area's attractiveness as a commercial corridor for residents and
                 seasonal visitors.

                 more'specifically, the Main Street commercial area is characterized by high,
                 overhead utility lines, no landscaping between Hinman and Lockport Streets, and
                 little signs. The structures are generally 2-3 story brick facade buildings with
                 mixed use tenants. Some wood frame buildings are interspersed. A few buildings
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            G.    INVENTORY OF MAJOR PARCELS

            A key part of the analysis is the identification of all public lands and private
            parcels of 5 or more acres. These usually represent areas where the greatest
            opportunities for, or constraints to, development exist. Large parcels often serve
            as anchors to development and dictate land use patterns.            Therefore, the
            identification of these areas is useful in determining opportunities for future
            private or public investment in the Village.

            Figure 9 graphically illustrates the major parcels while Figure 10 includes a
            corresponding table which describes various features of each land use.

            A key information item contained in Figure 10 is the column marked "Potential for
            Change". This notes the status of each land parcel relative to its potential to
            continue in its existing use or change to a different one (e.g. vacant to
            residential). Factors used to determine the response shown in this column include
            adjacent land use patterns, parcel size, location, ownership patterns, and public
            utility access. Figure 11 graphically shows the major vacant parcels which are
            privately owned.

            In summary, development by the Year 2000 will likely consist of modest residential
            growth to accommodate the expected influx of 86 new households. The latter Will
            be divided among various housing types; however for general land allocation
            purposes the standard of 4 units per acre is an appropriate guide. By applying
            this standard to the projected household increase. it is apparent that approxi-
            mately 20 acres of land will be needed for residential development. As Figure 10
            notes, eight major land parcels have been assigned a high or medium potential for
            development. These are as follows*

                  1.     Parcels 18 (East Section Only) and 20. These are located in the
                         north-central section of the Village. The potential for future multi-
                         family housing in this area is good given the surrounding use pattern
                         which includes the Youngstown Village Square area and the
                         townhouses along Jackson Street. Utility access and vehicle access
                         on to South Lake St. is also good in this area.

                  2.     Parcels 5. 11 and 12._ These are located between Church and Oak
                         Streets. Good access to any of the above streets can be provided by
                         the parcels, utilities are accessible and their development would begin
                         a concept of infill development whereby land closer to the Village
                         Center would be encouraged for land development prior to the outlying
                         areas.


                  3.     Parcel 26. This parcel is located north of Oak Street between Third
                         and Elm Streets. It has two access points from Oak and can easily be
                         linked to the existing residential subdivision to the east. This would
                         also continue the infill policy and provide good access to existing
                         utility systems.

                  4.     Parcel 29.   Although small in total size (4.2 acres), the parcel
                         includes 14 vacant subdivided lots in the subdivision off Oak Street
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                            isolated but the mere fact that the parcel has been subdivided and
                            would complement the existing development pattern indicates that it
                            should be a priority for development.

                      5.    ParceIg 1 and 2. These large parcels are located south of Church
                            Street and extend to the Village boundary with the Town of Porter.
                            An analysis shows a medium potential for development mainly due to
                            the odd shape of parcel 2 and subsequent expense of utility
                            connections.


                      6.    Parcel 25, This seven acre parcel is situated between Brookshire and
                            Lockport Streets. It has gcod access off Brookshire and shares an
                            entrance off Lockport with St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
                            Although its potential for development is high given the location, this
                            potential may be compromised by any future plans that St. John's has
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                    7.        Public                 Village                               1.0         C&MPb≪ & 2111OLt St.            Yard Butonsion and                   Medium                     NA
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                    8.        Public                 Village                                .50        Front St - and                    Tard zatouslon                       Bodies                     NA

                    0.        Public                 town of   Porter                       .75        InstIt.                           Cemetery                             Low                        R-SA

                   10.        Public                 Village                                .54        park                              Waterfront Park                      Low                        PF

                   11.        Private        Baker.  Kaggs. Coup A Allen                  12.6         Residential                       Vacant                               High                       R-15

                   12.        Private                Moyer                                 5.8         Residential                       Vacant                               High                       R-15

                   13.        Private                WAR Properties                        8.0         Residential                       vacant                               Low                        R-20

                   14.        Public                 Village                               2.0         park                              Neighborhood Playground              Low                        FT

                   15.        Private                Dol"ShL                               7.6         assIdestiol                       vacant                               Low                        RCL-3

                   is.        Public                 New Fork     State                   22-4         Transportation                    Robert   Kasen Pkwy ROW              Low                        NA

                   17.       Public                  Village                               1-0         Residential                       Vacant                               Low                        R-20

                   Is.       Private         Youngetomm/Porter Dow. Assec-                96-0         Residential                       Vacant                               medium                     ICL-3

                   19.       Private                 Gross Pla"Iso                        92.7         Residential                       Vacant                               Low                        RCL_3
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                   20.       Private          Tomagateman Village ft.                     16-0         Residential                       Vacant   multi-Family Apt$.          Medium                     RCL-3            I
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                   21.       Public                  Village                                .25        Niagara St.  and               Salt Battery Mono. - Vacant             medium                     NA              F-4

                   22.       Public                  Village                               2.32        work                              Yalknor Park                         Low                        Py

                   22-       Public                  Village                               1-20        Park                              Constitution Fork                    Law                        C

                   24-       Public                  'Village                              1-00        Institution                       Village Nall                         Low                        C

                   25.       Private         St. Jobu-m Zvoungelical Cburcb                7-00        Sami-public                       Churob                               High                       R-20

                   26.       Privet4a        maker, Kaggs. Coup        Allen               1-60        Residential                       vacant                               High                       RCL-3

                   27.       Private                   Stays                               5.30        Residential                       Itesid.  and Vacant                  LOW                        R-40

                   24.       Private                    Wrigbt@                           11.2         Residential                       Vacant                               Lou                        U-40

                   29.       Private                   Kollamber                           4.2         Residential                       Vacant                               High                       R-11




                                                                                       Figure 10              Major Land Parcels











             H.     ZONIN


             Zoning classifications are shown in Figure 12.         They include residential,
             commercial -and public uses reflecting the prominence of single-family housing at
             various densities (R-8 through R-40). The commercial. district is also prominent
             as a consolidated, compact center east of the Niagara River embankment.

             A restricted commercial district is located along Water Street, allowing water-
             related uses as opposed to general commercial.

             Other zoning districts include public facilities and cluster family residence.

             The following outlines key problems areas with the Zoning ordinance as relates to
             the ViLlage's ability to plan properly for future growth, as well as implement LWRP
             recommendations.


                          over 100 acres are zoned for residential cluster housing. Much of this
                          is in the outlying sections of the Village. This will allow medium
                          density housing on most vacant parcels and could create a sprawl or
                          dis'Jointed development pattern.

                          Therel's no vacant land zoned for multiple-family housing. Thus, any
                          new high density housing would have to occur through single- family
                          conversions.   This is inappropriate and does not recognize the
                          changing demographics and smaller household sizes in the village.

                          Although the immediate waterfront area along Water Street is zoned
                          Commercial Restricted, thereby restricting use to water-dependent
                          activities, a need exists to integrate the Main Street area with the
                          waterfront, as well. This can be accomplished through complementary
                          use regulations, design standards, and special permit requirements.

                          The Main Street area is zoned commercial, allowing most any type of
                          commercial use. This creates little space for retail uses which could
                          capitalize on waterfront vistas to improve their marketability such as
                          restaurants, galleries, and specialty shops. A need exists to give
                          these types of uses priority over grocery stores, hardware outlets,
                          barber shops, etc. and also to provide incentives to those uses which
                          provide public access to vistas of the harbor.

                    0     The zoning ordinance provides no bluff controls. Since this landform
                          serves a variety of public purposes, such as erosion protection and
                          viewing areas, it is important that some controls be established.

                    0     The zoning ordinance has limited sign regulations. This can cause a
                          disjointed visual environment along Main Street, thereby reducing its
                          role as a pleasant shopping area and complementary service center to
                          the adjacent boating area.

                    0     The ordinance includes an agricultural district, yet the zoning map
                          does not show any land in this classification.



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             I.    LAND OWNER,9HIP

             Approximately 3.5 percent of the Village is in Public ownership. (Note: this does
             not include road right-of-way) Such parcels are noted on Figure 9 and described
             in Figure 10.     The Village owns approximately 3.5 acres directly on the
             waterfront. This includes street ends as well as Constitution and Waterfront
             Parks. of the 24.6 acres of public land approximately 32 percent of it is vacant.






















































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             J.     ENMIROWENTAL CONDITIONS

             An inventory of environmental conditions within the waterfront area is an essential
             ingredient when determining' opportunities for, and constraints to,. future develop-
             ment. For the purpose of this analysis, the following factors were examined:
             topography, soils, fish and wildlife habitats, water quality, historic/ archaeological
             features, and vegetative characteristics.

             It should be noted that there are no State regulated wetlands or serious-erosion
             problems within the Village and the area is in attainment with all State air quality
             standards. Very narrow 5-151 sections of the shoreline are designated as flood
             hazard areas and are shown in Figure 16.           It should be noted that only two
             structures are located within these areas.


             1.     Topography:

                    Within the Village of Youngstown, elevation decreases northwesterly from the
                    southeast boundary (308 feet above sea level down to approximately 240 feet
                    at lake level). The Village is generally at an elevation of 290 feet, with
                    approximately 15 feet elevational difference from Ulrich Lane (southeast) to
                    Jackson Street (northwest). West of Main Street, the mean elevation rapidly
                    falls from approximately 290 feet atthe rear building line of properties with
                    frontage on Main Street to an elevation at lake level.           This change in
                    elevation of 45 feet takes place in a horizontal distance of 70 feet along the
                    Niagara River embankment. These elevations and distances create a slope
                    of 65%, while a more uniform slope of about 23% exists from Elliott Street
                    north to the northern tip of Fort Niagara Park at Old Fort Niagara. The
                    location of the steep slope embankments are shown on Figure 13.

             2.     soils:


                    Reference should be made to figure 13 for the location of various      Isoil types
                    within the Village. The dominant types are Niagara Silt Loam and Ovid Silt
                    Loam.    The former has a generally low bearing capacity for use as a
                    foundation for low buildings, while the latter has a moderately high
                    capacit@y. The Ovid Silt Loam type has a high water table which can cause
                    drainage problems.

             3.     Ve etative Characteristics:


                    Much of the embankment along the River is also natural wooded and low
                    brushland. Such vegetative features support some small scale wildlife. The
                    vegetation also serves to stabilize the embankment by absorbing water
                    during storms and drainage.from upland areas. The other wooded areas
                    vary in size-the largest being a thirty to forty acre parcel directly east of
                    the Glenvale/ Brookshire Road intersection east to the Robert Moses
                    Parkway. A second parcel of about ten acres lies just to the south of the
                    Robert Moses Parkway interchange between Elm Street and the Parkway.
                    Two smaller wooded parcels of less than five acres are located in an area
                    bound by Oak, Third, Lockport and Northfield.




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                      Hardwood make up much of these wooded areas, consisting of beech, white
                      ash, oak, basswood.. tulip, poplar, hickory, red maple and elm. It should
                      be noted that the wooded areas are in outlying sections of the Village within
                      interior lots. Land use controls should be established to preserve these
                      areas.


                      Since the Village is considerably urbanized, the most common types of
                      vegetation in the area is composed of grasses and legumes, wild herbaceous
                      upland plants, hardwood plants and stands of coniferous trees.


               4.     Wildlife:


                      There are no significant wildlife habitats within the Village. Areas offering
                      characteristics sympathetic to wildlife cover include wooded areas and
                      brushland. These areas include the Niagara River embankment, isolated
                      woodland stands and -vacant undeveloped land where brush and/or grass
                      offer cover.


               5.     Waterfowl:


                      The most evident    population of waterfowl in and around the village are
                      gulls. The placid   stretch of Niagara River from Lewiston to Lake Ontario
                      provides good feeding conditions for hundreds of gulls. Most numerous are
                      the Herring, Ring-billed and Bonapartes. Less numerous species include
                      the Great Black-backed, Glaucous, Iceland, Little, Black-headed and
                      Franklins.


               6.     Fish:


                      The Lower Niagara River from the vicinity of Water Street in Youngstown to
                      old Fort Niagara is a good fish habitat. Figure 14 notes the location of the
                      habitat while Figure 15 lists fish species known to exist in the Niagara River
                      and Lake Ontario.


                      The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has engaged
                      in a comprehensive fish stocking program for many New York State
                      waterways. For the Niagara River, the numbers are significant. The River
                      was stocked with 25,000 Rainbow Trout (Steelhead Strain) 4.75 inches in
                      size and 292,000 Chinook Salmon 3 and 3.25 inches in size (NYSDEC), 1985).
                      This program augments an excellent sport fishing business in the area.
                      Benefits to local business in and around Youngstown are significant.

                      Unlike some Lake Ontario shoreline communities, the salmon stocking
                      program has not created any congestion problems in Youngstown. Due to'
                      the physical limitations of the shoreline in the Village, fishermen utilize the
                      launching and on-shore fishing facilities at Artpark and Fort Niagara State
                      Park. However, efforts to capture some of the spending dollars generated
                      by sport fishermen for supplies, food, and lodging needs to be better
                      capitalized on by Village merchants.





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                                 Figure 15: List of fish common to the Niagara River




                                             Lonose Gar                     Barred Killifish
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                7.      Drainaae:

                        The main drainage problems for Youngstown are caused by the unique topo-
                        graphy of the Village. Some sections have limited elevational differences
                        resulting in occasional ponding of stream runoff.                        This condition is
                        noticeable in the area bounded by Church, Lockport and Third Streets and
                        the east corporate limits. Runoff can stand for several days following a
                        rainstorm. Flooding from the Niagara River (and subsequent erosion) is
                        minor.


                8.      Water Ouahty:

                        Youngstown's main surface water resource is the Niagara River.                            It is
                        designated a Class A Special stream by the New York State Department of
                        Environmental Conservation (the highest classification). This means that
                        it is an international river suitable for the widest range of uses, including
                        water supply, bathing and fishing. Pollution discharge restrictions are
                        severe --- no noticeable color or odor is permitted, nor can untreated
                        sewage or water be discharged into the River. It must at all times meet
                        NYSDEC minimum standards. These classifications set limits on the type,
                        quality and quantity of effluents that can enter the various streams.

                        An unclassified intermittent stream also runs through the south section of
                        the Village before emptying into the River. In such circumstances the
                        NYSDEC places a I'D" classification on the stream.                       This indicates its
                        suitability for agricultural drainage purposes only.

                        The 1984 report of the Niagara River Toxics Committee outlined the current,
                        critical issues facing the public relative to toxic chemical intrusions into the
                        River. Water quality in the Lower Niagara River was sampled along with
                        biota and sediment. Such samples revealed that 24 chemicals having serious
                        or potentially serious health risks were significantly concentrated within the
                        Lower River. Levels of contaminants occasionally surpassed the strictest
                        water quality criteria as noted in the 1978 rreat Lakes Water Quality
                        Agreement (GLWQA) between the United States and Canada. Compounds
                        that exceeded the standards in the GLWQA once or more included ahiminum,
                        cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, silver, zinc, hexachloro-cyclohexane,
                        chlordane and total recoverable phenols.                 The source of such chemicals


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                     likely occurs upstream of the Lewiston area at various toxic waste sites,
                     sewage treatment plants and chemical plants along the River.

                     Fish (i.e. Young-of-the-year spottail shiners) were also analyzed off the
                     banks of the Lower River and found to have PCB and mirex levels which
                     exceeded certain GLWQA levels. In addition, other sport fish species in this
                     area exceeded State and provincial levels for PCB and mirex. This has
                     caused certain restrictions to be placed on the size and quantity of fish
                     which can be taken for human consumption.

                     These are serious problems for Youngstown. Although their solutions are
                     beyond the jurisdiction of the Village, it is important that local officials take
                     an active role in seeing that higher levels of government take action to
                     cleanup the River. Since the Niagara River and Lake Ontario are so closely
                     intertwined with the quality of life in Youngstown, this is a critical issue for
                     all Village residents.

              9.     Historic/Archeolggicdl Sitas:

                     There are no sites or structures listed on the National Register of Historic
                     Places in the Village.

                     Figure 16 locates roadside markers showing areas of State importance.

                     .In surnmary, the Village has three State roadside markers. These are:

                     a,    The Salt Battery, located at Main Street near William.           This site
                           served as an American artillery battery during the War of 1812.
                           Remnants can be seen and the site currently serves as a Village Park.

                     b.    Fox Point Battery, located in the Bloody Run area on Main Street,
                           south of Campbell. This site also served as an American battery
                           during the War of 1812. It is located on a dame (glacial feature) and
                           is so named because at the time the area was infested with foxes.


                     c .   Battle of LaBelle Famille. Located adjacent to B   loody Run, the site is
                           the location of a significant battle between the French and the British
                           during the French and Indian War. The British defeated the French
                           at this battle and were subsequently able to control the Youngstown
                           area and Fort Niagara.

                     There are many structures and sites within the Village that are considered
                     to have local historic significance. Many single-family homes and commercial
                     building have circa plaques on them describing the date on which the
                     building was constructed.       Structures are buildings that are still in
                     existence today while sites are locations of structures that once existed at
                     that location but are no longer present.

                     A quaint linear, tree-lined corridor exten  ds the length of Main Street (e.g.
                     Route 18F). As one enters the Village from the south, the road is canopied
                     by large shade trees and well kept large single family homes. The corridor
                     extends through the commercial center and on through another stately

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                         residential area to the entrance to Fort Niagara State Park. Many of the
                         wood frame homes are circa 1800's and feature large front porches and
                         entrance lawns. As mentioned earlier, the commercial area suffers from a
                         lack of landscaping, coordinated signage and facades, and imposing utility
                         lines. With some physical improvements, this could become a very pleasing
                         gateway to the Village Center and Fort Niagara State Park.

                         Finally, the New York State office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic
                         Preservation had determined that the entire Village is an area of
                         archeological sensitivity. This determination is based on the presence of
                         sites within the Village. These may include archaeological sites associated
                         with the War of 1812, and the French and Indian War, as well as pre-
                         historic sites.



                                   Figure 17: Local Historic Sites and Structures


                                        Structure/Site        Circa       Location            Remarks

                                   Father Virot Monument      1759        Swain/Mary's        Killed at Battle
                                                                                              of LaBelle Famille

                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   Ferryboat Service          1790        Pierce Marine       Passengers to
                                                                                              Canada

                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   Iroquois Homesite          1800        unknown
                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   First School               1806        unknown             Oldest building
                                                                                              in Village
                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   Ulrich Residence           early       Main/               First house
                                                              1800        Campbell            post 1812
                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   Falkner Home               after       main/               post 1812
                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   Davis Block                begun       Main/               Merchants in
                                                              1823        Water               1830's

                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   Ship Yard                  1830        Main/               1800's ship
                                                                          Chestnut            building
                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   Swain Residence            1830        914 Lower           Cobblestone
                                                                          River Rd.           house

                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   First Presbyterian         1837        Church/             Enlarged in
                                   church                                 Main                1897
                                   ---------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                                   Grist Mill                 1840        Water Street        First floor
                                                                                              remains

                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   School Building            1840        Main/               Site of log
                                                                          Church              cabin school
                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   Ontario Hotel              1842        Main/               Site of old
                                                                          Lockport            Hathaway Tavern
                                   ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
                                   St. Bernard's Catholic 1846            Hinman/             Parish began
                                   Church                                 Second              in 1830's






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                            Tigare 17: Local Ristoric sites and Structures (continued)


                                 Structmre/site         circa       Location             Remarks

                            Cammunity Cemetery          1840        Church/
                                                                    Second
                            ---------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                            Underground Railway         early       Church/              smuggling to
                                                        1800        Main                 Canada
                            ---------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                            Steam Vessel Harbor         1845-       Bloody Run           small boat
                                                        1855        Creek                dockage
                            ---------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                            Methodist Church            1852        Main Street          now use.1 for
                                                                                         apartments
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                            Iran Flume                  1830-       Church Street        loaded grain
                                                        1900        (foot)               on ships
                            ---------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                            Canandaigua Railroad        1856        Bloody Run           used once;
                                                                    Creek                abandoned
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                            Elbridge Residence          1860        main/
                                                                    Elliot
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                            ralkner Monument            1875        Main Street          fatber/son
                                                                                         doctors
                            ---------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                            St. John's Episcopal        1878        130 Main St'.        Gothic revival
                            Church
                            ---------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                            Z1 Dorado Hotel             1890        main/                torn down 1935
                                                                    Water
                            ---------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                            Red Brick sc     1          2892/1819 Lockport/              Village office
                                                        1927        Third                and museum
                            ---------------------- -----------------------------------------------------
                            Electric Strap              1896        Third Street         operated by
                            Railroad                                (*nd)                Youngstown Cold
                                                                                         Storage (29SO)
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                            St. John's Lutheran.        1900        Third/               formed in
                            chux,ch                                 Oak                  Bairsville
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                            V111, St. Vincent           1902        Fort Mlagars         formed in
                                                                                         orphanage
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                            Guild Hall                  1902        rort Niagara         with St. Vincent
                            ---------------------- --------------------------------            ------------------
                            volunteer Fire CO.          1921        HLnwan/                    *so
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           10.   Aesthetic Resources:


                 The most important aesthetic resource in the Village is the Niagara River
                 with ths accompanying embankment along the shore. Visual access to the
                 waterfront is limited, however, by Main Street development and dense bank
                 foliage. Available views are panoramic-the River with the opposite Canadian
                 shore offers outstanding views in all seasons. To the north, Niagara-on-
                 the-Lake can be viewed, to the west the Canadian shore and to the south
                 the beginnings of the steep gorge walls at Lewiston. Numerous sailboats can
                 be viewed either at mooring or under sail in the summer, while the winter
                 offers spectacular ice views. The fall offers the changing colors of the
                 leaves, while spring features the melting ice and the budding leaves.

                 Public access to these spectacular views is available in very few places. The
                 Church, Elliott and Campbell Street ends are obstructed with dense foliage.
                 The Village-owned public park adjacent to the Yacht Club allows the most
                 complete view of the waterfront, albeit limited, since it is at water level and
                 does not include a panoramic view from the top.of the bank. other glimpses
                 of the River are available from Main Street between buildings. The recently
                 purchased Constitution Park on the west side of Main Street provides good
                 views of the River and adjacent shoreline.

                 The view of the shoreline from the River is equally impressive. The heavily
                 wooded embankment and beautiful homes make for spectacular vistas. The
                 many boats moored in the harbor during the summer also create a pleasing
                 sighl_ Boat storage structures (docks, storage, etc. ) directly to the north
                 of the harbor, however, detract from the view. Wherever possible, efforts
                 should be made to screen structures from view to preserve the visual quality
                 of the waterfront.


                 Reference should be made to Figure 13 for the location of good viewing areas
                 along the Village waterfront.

          11.    Niagara Rivel: Characteristics:

                 After the Niagara River has passed through the Falls and rapids system
                 between the City of Niagara Falls and Lewiston, it enters a rather placid
                 stretch that continues to Lake Ontario. Numerous stretches of flats and
                 shoals line both sides of the River.


                 The topography of the River's bottom varies . Generally the slope of the
                 bottom follows a short stretch (less than 100 feet) of relatively shallow water
                 (less than 18 feet) before it falls away rapidly at 100-150 feet to about 30-
                 40 feet and then slopes away at a steady rate to a maximum depth of 60 to
                 75 feet at mid-river.     At Youngstown, shallow river depths are more
                 prevalent in the northern area. Approaching Water Street, depths increase
                 rapidly and then moderate toward the south Village limits. It should be
                 noted that the bottom topography is variable. Sedimentation and River
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                      It is worthwhile to point out the qualitative difference physical development
                      along Main Street can have on visual access.        The historic homes and
                      commercial structures, although blocking views tor the most part, do
                      provide periodic glimpses of the River through sideyards, driveways, etc.
                      The nicely landscaped homes, in fact, contribute to the scenic enjoyment.
                      Conversely, Villa Apartments reflect a large-mass structure totally blocking
                      views through it to the water. In addition, the structure's architectural
                      style is incompatible with adjoining uses.


























































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           K.     PUBLIC SERVICES:


           1.     Water 5uT)

                  The water supply in the Village of Youngstown is provided by the Niagara
                  County Water District (NCWD). The current distribution system is fed by
                  the NCWD through three main sources:

                  a.    A 12 inch cast iron main on Main Street.


                  b.    An 8 inch cast iron main on Lockport Street.

                  C.    A 6 inch unlined cast ixon main on South Lake Street.


                  The Village also has a dry line from the Niagara River for emergency fire
                  protection. The OD.ly access is a dry hydrant on the west side of Main
                  Street across front Hinman Street.


                  During the spring of 1984, the Village commissioned a feasibility study on
                  the building cf a new water treatment plant to potentially replace the County
                  as a water source (Nussbaumer and Clarke, Inc., "Preliminary Report on the
                  Water System for the Village of Youngstown, N.Y.; May, 1984). The report
                  concluded that the initial annualized cost of building, operating and
                  maintaining a water plant is more expensive than purchasing water from the
                  .NCWD. Potential problems include obnoxious odors that plants sometimes
                  give off (thus producing public concern) and the lack of a suitably sized
  0'              waterfront parcel with enough buffer for adjacent uses.
                  The report also noted several deficiencies of the present system as evaluated
                  by the Insurance Services office, including insufficient fire flow pressure.
                  To correct this, the Village initiated an improvement program whereby fire
                  hydrants are being disconnected from old 4 inch lines and are being con-
                  nected to newer, larger diameter water mains. This program should result
                  in lower insurance costs for the Village and its residents. The other system
                  improvement recommended was the construction of a new 415, 000 gallon
                  elevated storage tank to insure reserve system capacity (constructed 1986).

                  It is estimated that future water consumption for the Village and Fort
                  Niagara State Park will increase by 212, 563 gallons to 341, 000 gallons per day
                  by the year 2005.     The Village water system is depicted in Figure 18.
                  Adequate capacity currently exists within the NCWD treatment plant, which
                  is operating at 53% of capacity.

           2.     Sanitary Sewers:


                  Sanitary sewer facilities are composed of the trunk sewer network that
                  collects waste water from various users and the treatment plant that helps
                  purify contaminated waste water. This system (Figure .19) helps to insure
                  the water quality of the River and must be adequate to meet the needs of
                  Village development. The availability of sufficient sanitary sewer capacity
                  is often a major determinant of suitability for urban 01-velopment.
                  Youngstown has a sewage collection system which transfers f-),.-    ws from -:L11


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                        sections of the Village to the Town of Lewiston Water Pollution Control
                        Center on Pletcher Road. This facility was completed in 1976 and utilizes
                        technologically proven methods for water treatment. The design flow of the
                        plant is 2.75 million gallons per day (MGD) and can more than handle
                        current average daily flows of approximately 2.0 MGD. A 750,000 gallons
                        per day surplus is available for anticipated future demand (700-800
                        equivalent households).

                        The sanitary sewer network serves most of the Village (only four residential
                        septic systems exist) and possesses no significant capacity problems.
                        Although storm water infiltration has been a problem in the past, an
                        aggressive program to repair mains, -close off ground water inflow and
                        separate storm and sanitary water has been successful and is being
                        continued. New commercial development below the waterfront embankment
                        cannot take place without increased pumping and line capacity in the force
                        main from Water to Main Street (currently a 4 inch main). Similarly, sewer
                        service on Candlewood Drive, Lockport Street, and Elm Street must be
                        improved if adjacent vacant lands are expected to develop.

                        While the collection network in the Village is sound, structural problems
                        have occurred in individual house laterals in Bonwyn Acres (Cherry,
                        Applewood, Parkside, 11orthfield, Westwood, Brampton).         The 110 unit,
                        single-family subdivision was built in 1958. during construction of the New
                        York State Power Project +10 house families working on the project. The
                        laterals were made of mixed asbestos /concrete material and have universally
                        failed from soil shear, lack of seals, and poor installation. since area soils
                        are wet, septic capacity in the area has resulted.        Replacement is the
                        principal solution, but currently beyond either Village or homeowner means.
                        The C arrollwood /Wingate/ Brookshire area has recently been discovered to
                        possess similar yet less serious problems owing to its later construction.


                        Storm Sewers:


                        one of the principal problems in the Village is storm water run-off. Due to
                        relatively flat topography and poor permeability of the soil, storm run-off
                        frequently cannot be drained by natural means. The result is ponding of
                        water after major rainstorms.  This condition, as highlighted previously, is
                        evident in the area bounded    by church Street, Third Street, Lockport
                        street and the east corporate limits.    The subsequent need for drainage
                        ditches, storm sewers and other manmade means of storm water removal is
                        imperative.   Figure .10 depicts the existing storm sewer system in the
                        Village.

                        The three major outlets for storm water in the Village are the Niagara River,
                        the Robert/Moses Parkway (road ditch system) and north across agricultural
                        lands toward the Lake.       Of these, only the Niagara River presents
                        unobstructed drainage and while improvements have been made to better
                        utilize this outlet (larger storm sewers on Carrollwood, Oak and Church
                        Streets oriented to the River), topography limits its potential. The east
                        sections of the Village drain to the Parkway. The ditch east of Elm cannot
                        take any more drainage. Overgrown and narrowed Parkway ditches restrict
                        water flow causing ponding in the ElIm/Oak area. The Carrollwood area and


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                 Bon-vr,rn Acres flow north to a pond at the Village line. This area is also
                 overgrown and silted, resulting in storm water back-up and ponding. The
                 solution to both of these problems lie beyond --he village boundary.

                 New development potential on vacant land coincides mostly with areas of
                 storm water problems. The parcels north of Carrollwood and east of Elm
                 receive storm water from other areas, compounding drainage flows. Besides
                 continuing efforts to improve the outlets north of the Village and along the
                 parkway, new develop-ment will need to retain upstream water and properly
                 manage its flow into downstream receivers.       This will require retention
                 ponds to hold water until the system can accept excess storm water. In
                 addition, Bonwyn Acres and the Carrollwood area may need storm sewers
                 with restricted outflows to detain water from its eastward and northward
                 flow. The ditch east of Glenvale should also be closed and sewered to avoid
                 current problems of infill and cleaning between existing residences. The
                 establishment of a maintained pond north of carrollwood within the Village
                 would provide some measure of storm water control.           In summary, a
                 comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan is needed to better analyze the issue and
                 suggest storm drainage standards for Village officials when evaluating
                 subdivisions or new construction proposals within the community.

           4.    Transportation:


                 The circulation system in Youngstown should provide for the movement of
                 goods and people in a safe, efficient manner and establish adequate access
                 for land development.     Such access should not diminish the use of the
                 system or create impediments to traffic flow. Primary vehicle access to the
  0              Village is provided by the Robert Moses Parkway (north/south) and the
                 Youngstown- Lockport Road (Route 93) in the east-west direction. Lower
                 River Road (Route 18F) provides additional north/south access into and out
                 of the Village. Route 18F is part of the State Seaway Trail/State Touring
                 Route along Lakes Ontario and Erie, as well as the Niagara River. This
                 designation provides access to the historical features of the Village.

                 Due to the Village's location along the River and its circumvention by the
                 Parkway, little thru-traffic is generated. The Parkway permits the Fort
                 Niagara traffic to bypass the Village. Local and boating traffic are the most
                 frequent generators. Figure 21 depicts selected traffic counts for the major
                 roads serving Youngstown and its immediate vicinity.

                 Village collectors are Church, Third, William and Lake Streets. These guide
                 local, residential traffic in a safe and efficient manner to the more heavily
                 traveled minor arterials.   Local streets provide adequate circulaton for
                 existing and anticipated residential development.

                 Parking is a minor problem in the waterfront area. seasonal demand for
                 waterfront-related services periodically causes problems during peak summer
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                                Finally, although the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has
                                jurisdiction in the Village, there is no public transportation service in
                                Youngstown. Given the needs of the area residents, this has not created
                                a problem.

                                It should be noted that Route 18F is presently operating at approximately
                                50-60% of capacity. Although rated capacities were not available.for other
                                roads in the Village, visual observation and discussion with local officials do
                                not reveal any traffic deficiencies.



                                            Figare 21: Selected Traffic Counts


                                               Segment             Segment                          August
                                                Name               Location          Year       Daily Traffic         Length

                                            Robert Moses        Lkpt. -              1980            8000             2.1 mi.
                                              Parkway           Lake Rds.
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                                            Lower River         Lkpt. -              1980            2000             2.3 mi.
                                            Road (18F)          Pletcher
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                                            Lockport Road       Lower River          1981            2900             0.9 mi.
                                                 (93)           Rd. - Parkway


                                            Source: Niagara Frontier Transportation Committee, 1983






                      5.        Community Services:

                      1.        Fire Protection:            Fire protection for the Village is provided by the
                                Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company, located at the corner of Elliott and
                                Third Streets. In case of emergency, units from Ransomville, Lewiston,
                                and Wilson can be called in to provide additional protection.

                      2.        Tolice Protection- There are no permanent police facilities in the Village.
                                Four part-time officers, however, have been hired to patrol after 6: 00 p.m.
                                A police car has been purchased for their use. Year round full-time law
                                enforcement is provided to the Village by the Niagara County Sheriff,
                                Department located in Lockport and Niagara Falls, and a State Police facility
                                located in Lewiston.


                      3.        Solid Waste: Garbage disposal in the Village of Youngstown is provided
                                exclusively by private contractor to the Modern Landfill site at Model Cites
                                in the Town of Lewiston. The site operates under State permits and has a
                                projected life through 2003, according to the 1986 New York State
                                Legislature Commission on Solid Waste. No disposal sites are located in the
                                Village.

                      4.        Coast Guard: For water safety, a Coast Guard search and rescue station
                                is located at Fort Niagara State Park.


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                                                             1972                                                                                          1987
                                                    PLAN RECOMMENDATION                                                                              CURRENT SYATUS


                      A.        RESIDENTIAL                                                                             A. RESIDENTIAL

                      1.        130 housing units should be built between 1970 end 1980, to                            1.           116 units were constructed in this time period.
                               accommodate  population growth.
                      2.        Recommended that majority of new residential units after 1972 be                      2.           100% were single-family through 1980; between 1981-1985, 40
                                single-family.                                                                                        housing units were built and 92% of them were multi-family.

                      3.        Area east of River Road, and south of Swain Road, should be                            3.           Development has not occurred.
                                developed for low density housing.

                      4.        Areas between Church and Oak; Lockport and Brookshire; and north   				4.         Development has not occurred.
                                af Lockport to the north Village line should he medium density
                                housing.

                      5.        High density housing should only occur in outlying areas if low                       5.           Construction of Youngstown  Village Apts.
                                 or medium density is not proposed. 
                      6.        Some high density housing may be appropriate appropriate along river bank.                6. Villa Apartments were constructed; however, these were
                                                                 												underway at time of plan development.
                                                                                                                                    

																			B.  COMMERCIAL
                                                                                                                                
                      B.      COMMERCIAL
				1.	Commercial development should be concentrated in CB. Include
                              motel/restuarent catering to tourists. Facade improvements                   1.       Hotel development has not occurred.
                              should also occur.

                      Z.        Specialized business district/promenade should be developed			2. 
                                north of water Street on water's edge.                                           Recommendation was not carried out.


                      C.       INDUSTRIAL
                                                                                                                       C.       INDUSTRIAL
                      1.        The designation of industrial land was not proposed for the
                                Village.
                                                                                                                       1.           New Industrial development has not occurred.

                      D.         RECREATION

                      1.        Seven now acres or parkland were proposed including an addition  				D.     RECREATION 
                                to Falkner Park and acquisition of a parcel east of Third street
                                between Lockport and oak street.                                                               1. Memorial Park was developed as well as the 1.2 acre
                                                                                                                                    Constitustion Park.


                      E.        UTILITIES														E. UTILITIES

                      1.		Recommended that the village develop a storm drainage program.

                                                                                                                       1.  Store sewer systems has been installed.







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                                                 RECOMMENDATION                                                                           CURRENT STATUS


                       F.    CIRCULATION                                                                   F.         CIRCULATION 

                    1.       Oak and Els Street& should be considered to accommodate                       1.         Recommendation was not carried out.
                              dditional traffic.
                    2.       New north/south collector between Lockport and the Village line.             2.         Recommendation was not carried out.

                    3.       New east/west    collector between    Lockport   and  Swain   St.            3.         Recommendation was not carried out.
                             extension.

                    4.       Now local street& at the following:                                           4.         Recommendation was not carried out.
                             a. Extension or amain east to Church St.
                             b. Between Brookshire and Lockport load.

                    5.       Realign Elm St. with W. Oak Terrace.                                         5.         Recommendation was not carried out.

                    6.       More parking needed downtown.                                                 6.         Recommendation was not carried out.

                    7.       A planned systematic street improvement progress should be                    7.         Recommendation was not carried out.
                             Initiated.

                    8.       The following recommendations were madeto alleviate congestion                8.         Recommendation was not carried out.
                             on Vatez Street:
						a. Extend Felly St. North and establish another intersection
                                 with Main St.

                             b. If 8 (a) was not feasible, consider closing traffic on water
                                 St. to vehicles and create a Pedestrian sell.

                    9.       Off-center intersection at Glenvale and Third Street.                        9.         Recommendation was not carried out.

                    10.      Intersection Improvement at Williams and Third Street.                        10.        Improvement was made.

                    11.      Extend Third Street from Elliott to Riverview.       This would              11.        Recommendation was not carried out.
                             become a minor arterial.


                    G.       ANNEXATION                                                                     G.        AMMETATION

                    1.       Two areas totalling 74 acres should be annexed into the Village               1.         Recommendation was not carried out.
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            L.     OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS LAND USE DOCUMENTS

            The following narrative briefly describes proposals which have been developed for
            the Village by different agencies. Reference should be made to Section IV for a
            description of why certain suggestions were ruled out for inclusion in the LWRP.

            1.     Compreh  ensi e Plan:

                   Village -of Youngstown (December, 1972). A projected 1990 population of
                   3,250 was used as the basis for recommending a variety of public
                   improvements and land use designations for Village land.           Figure 23
                   illustrates the 1972 proposed land use plan, while Figure 24 lists plan
                   recommendations and their current status.       The major problem with the
                   Comprehensive Plan is the high population of 3250.          This is 36% more
                   residents than are currently projected for 1990 in the LWRP. Thus, the
                   extensive road network and residential land allocations noted in the 1972
                   Plan are not appropriate.     Another way of looking at the discrepancy
                   between the 1972 document and LWRP pertains to the number of new
                   'residential units each plan projects for 1990. The Village Comprehensive
                   Plan suggests the need for 112 Units between 1985-1990, while the LWRP
                   shows a need for 27 units.


            2.     Niagara Frontier Bicycle Master Plan:

                   March 1981 - Niagara Frontier Transportation Committee. The plan proposed
                   a Class I Bikepath on the Robert Moses Parkway right-of- way. This would
                   provide bicycle trail linkage between the Youngstown area and the City of
                   Niagara Falls.


            3.     Niagara County Economic Development Stratecry:


                   A.D. Little, Inc., (1986). The report identified the Youngstown area as
                   part of a larger tourist circuit in the County. The circuit would link scenic
                   areas such as the Niagara Gorge, Barge Canal, and Lake Ontario boating
                   sites. The report also examined the feasibility of creating a super marina
                   at Youngstown capable of accommodating 400-600 moorings/slips. This was
                   ruled out due to physical constraints of the site and the hamlet of Olcott was
                   selected instead.


            4.     Fisheries Development Plan:

                   Niagara County Department of Economic Development and Planning (January,
                   1984). Although the report did not recommend specific projects within the
                   Village, it did propose new boat launch facilities at both Fort Niagara State
                   Park and Four Mile Creek State Park. Due to their close proximity to the
                   Village, it is important to note the proposals in this overview. The launch
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                M.      OVERVIEW-0-F MARKETING FACTORS

                A key determinant of any future land or water use for the Youngstown waterfront
                is market conditions. The potential for a particular use must be considered in
                relation to community desires and physical constraints to land development. This
                will ensure that the LWRP is not prepared in a vacuum. The scope of the water-
                front program, however, does not permit a detailed market analysis for all uses.
                Rather, it is appropriate to include a general overview of market conditions for
                selected land uses most often mentioned in past studies of the Village's waterfront.
                The information used in the evaluation was developed through basic land use
                demand/need methodologies. The results of the marketing analysis were used in
                developing proposed land and water uses for the Village.

                1.      Parkland:


                        The Village currently has approximately 13.25 acres of public park land.
                        A standard of 5 acres per thousand population is recommended in the New
                        York State Outdoor Recreation Plan (1983). When applying this standard
                        to the Village, it can be seen that Youngstown has adequate park space to
                        serve their population both now and into the future.                   The following
                        illustrates this point:



                                                                    Park Space            Park Space
                               Year                  Popu.          Needed                Available


                               ,1985 (Est.           2100           10.5 Acres            13.25 Acres

                               1990  (Proi. )        2200           11   Acres               N/A

                               2000  (Proj. )        2300           11.5 Acres               N/A

                      The low need for more park           space is even more evident when the State
                      facilities at Fort Niagara, Four Mile Creek, and Joseph Davis State Parks are
                      taken into account.


                2.    Housing:


                      An analysis of the housing need in the Village through the Year 2000 was
                      carried out using the population projections contained in section II and the
                      household projections established by the Erie and Niagara Counties Regional
                      Planning Board in July, 1985 for the Year 2000.

                      Finally, by using the Village household size and the population projections
                      for the Year 2000 it was determined that approximately 78 additional
                      residential units will be needed in Youngstown over the next 13 years. For
                      planning purposes a 10% deviation factor should be added to this projection
                      which would increase the expected units by 8, bringing it to a total of 86
                      units. This is not significant and can easily be accommodated on existing
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           3.   Retail


                Due to the minor population growth anticipated durilig the study period,
                significant retail development will not occur.         Existing neighborhood
                commercial uses such as food stores and pharmacies adequately serve the
                current population and can handle the approximately 200 new residents by the
                year 2000.

                It should be noted, however, that demand for restaurants and
                boating/fishing/camping support facilities will likely increase over the coming
                years. Recreational improvements at surrounding state parks, combined with
                a modest increase in tourist traffic, will create opportunities for new
                commercial enterprises within Youngstown.

           4.   Marinas and Boat Launch:

                Market conditions and public demand suggest that additional recreational
                boat slips and launching facilities are needed in the Youngstown area. The
                physical constraints posed by the steep river shoreline and limitations of
                existing traffic patterns, however, rule out the feasibility of such uses withil-i
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               K. SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS AND ISSUES

               The following provides a brief summary of opportunities and constraints/ problems
               present in the Villaga.

               1.   Niagara River water quality has been severely threatened by toxic chemical
                    intrusions. Although the solutions are beyond Village jurisdiction, it is
                    critical that Youngstown officials be active in remedial plan development.

               2.   Although village population will not grow to a great degree through the Year
                    2000, the slight rise in elderly population coupled with the decrease in
                    household size will create some need for multiple family housing units.

               3.   The modest population growth projected for the Year 2000 will create few
                    market opportunities for new residential, commercial, and industrial growth.
                    However, fishing and tourism activities generated by the River and adjacent
                    State Parks will create retail opportunities for businesses catering to the
                    needs of outside visitors.


               4.   During the peak boating season vehicle/ pedestrian congestion is a problem
                    in the Water/Main Streets area.

               5.   Public access to the River is limited for Village residents. This not only
                    includes physical access but visual access as well.

               6.   The use of the public park on Water Street is hampered by the adjacent Yacht
                    Club congestion, steep slope of the riverbank, small size of the parcel, and
                    limited parking area, and intrusion onto parkland by the former Customs
                    building.

               7.   Storm drainage is a problem in the outlying areas of the Village east of Third
                    Street.


               8.   Due to the Village's location near Fort Niagara and the confluence of the
                    Niagara River with Lake Ontario, it has a rich history. This is reflected in
                    area landmarks and structures. Opportunities exist to promote the historic
                    flavor of the Village while at the same time, safeguarding these same
                    resources from deterioration due to age or structural changes.

               9.   The existing Village comprehensive Plan was prepared in 1972 and based on
                    inflated population projections. This has reduced the document's usefulness
                    to Youngstown officials as a planning guide.

               10.  Since 36%, or 257 acres, of Village land is vacant, Youngstown can easily
                    accommodate the modest growth anticipated. However, planning is required
                    to insure that such development occurs in an economic and environmentally
                    sound manner. It is estimated that 20 acres of Village land will be converted
                    from vacant to a developed category by the Year 2000.







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           11.   A major impediment to waterfront development is the steep slope. However,
                 this feature also creates spectacular views for residents and visitors to
                 Youngstown.     The challenge is to provide accessibility to these visitors
                 wherever possible. The embankment also requires protection from develop-
                 ent which would hasten unwarranted erosion.


           12.   The Village has four stub streets going from Main Street toward the River.
                 These provide opportunities for physical or, at a minimum, visual access to
                 the water from Main Street. A serious constraint, however, is the fact that
                 the property can only be used for transportation purposes.

           13.   Constitution Park represents a unique opportunity to capitalize on both the
                 scenic vistas offered by the bluff, as well as the direct River access provided
                 by the waterside section. It is important that the design and use of this area
                 be treated sensitively and incorporate the needs of the community as to its
                 eventual use. Mechanisms to better link Constitution Park with the adjacent
                 Falkner Park should also be examined.


















































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                    DEVELOPMENT POLICIES


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


                    POLICY IA          REVITALIZE THE UNDERUTILIZED MAIN STREET/LOCKPORT
                                       STREET      COMMERCIAL AREA FOR                  RECREATIONAL,
                                       COMMERCIAL, AND OTHER COMPATIBLE USES.


                    POLICY 1B          UPGRADE FACADES AND SIGNAGE ALONG THE MAIN STREET
                                       COMMERCIAL AREA.


                    POLICY IC          DEVELOP A PUBLIC PROMENADE ALONG MAIN STREET FROM
                                       HIN14AN STREET TO THE FORT NIAGARA STATE PARK
                                       ENTRANCE.


                    POLICY 1D          MAINTAIN THE EXISTING ENTRANCE TO THE FORT NIAGARA
                                       STATE PARK AT THE END OF MAIN STREET IN THE VILLAGE
                                       OF YOUNGSTOWN.


                    Explanation of Policy

                    The three block Main Street/Lockport Street area is an underutilized commercial-
                    strip which is characterized by non water dependent or enhanced land uses along
                    the waterside of Main Street.     The corridor contains minimal landscaping and
                    street furniture. It is dominated by a myriad of overhead utility lines and poles.
                    Finally, the building facades and signs are disjointed and require a consistent
                    theme.


                    The public and private groups within the Village have also not organized to
                    promote the commercial establishments or undertaken any public improvements to
                    enhance the area. This situation has resulted in lost opportunities for the Village.
                    As noted in Section II, the resurgence of sport fishing and the continued viability
                    of recreational boating and Fort Niagara State Park as visitor draws create
                    opportunities for the Youngstown Village center. New demands for sport fishing
                    support services will occur as new launches are opened at Fort Niagara State Park
                    and possibly Four Mile Creek State Park. The proximity of the Village to Fort
                    Niagara State Park should be capitalized on to better channel tourists into the
                    Village for meals, scenic stop overs, or specialty shopping. The Seaway Trail
                    should be signed along the appropriate streets to assist in this endeavor.

                    These opportunities can be realized through the implementation of the above
                    policies.

                    The following guidelines will be used to review actions for consistency with this
                    policy as it pertains to any future development of the area covered by Policy IA.

                          a.     Priority should be given to uses wbich are enhanced by or dependent
                                 on a location in close proximity to the water (e.g. sight seeing at
                                 Fort Niagara state Park) and the recreational activities associated with
                                 it.



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                b     The action should enhance existing and anticipated uses.

                C.    The actions should serve as a catalyst for private investment in the
                      ai ea.


                d .   The action should improve the deteriorated condition of a site and,
                      at a minimum, must not cause further deterioration. For example, a
                      building could not be abandoned without protecting it against
                      vandalism and/or structural decline.


                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 minimum, must not jeopardize this
                      base.


                9.    The action should improve adjacent views of the water and, at a
                      minimum, must not affect these views in an insensitive manner. This
                      guideline applies to the vista seen from Constitution Park.

                h.    The action should be consistent with the following guidelines
                      relative to use, structure height, signage, bulk and landscaping.

                (1)   Uses permitted include restaurants, bait/tackle shops, ship supply,
                      specialty shop s/boutiques, professional and craft studios, professional
                      offices and residential uses, except on the first floor of buildings,
                      village inns, parkland, parking as required under the Village Zoning
                      ordinance, and accessory uses incidental to the above uses.

                (2)   In addition to those uses listed in paragraph h(l) above drugstores,
                      stores selling groceries, meats, baked goods, and other such food
                      items, are permitted on the east side of Main Street.

                (3)   The height of buildings shall not exceed thirty (30) feet unless
                      provisions are included in the land or building improvement which
                      provide substantial areas to view the Niagara River which are
                      accessible to the public. In such cases, the structure height can be
                      increased by an additional ten (10) feet.

                (4)   Billboards, ground signs, roof signs, projecting, and single standard
                      signs are prohibited.

                (5)   All signs shall be integrated with the structure, its style, design,
                      and architectural elements.


                (6)   Neon signs, and any other signs displaying flashing or visible moving
                      elements are prohibited.

                (7)   One wall sign shall be permitted on each wall for each non residential
                      use in a structure.





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                             (8)   Wall signs shall not project more than 12 inches from the wall to which
                                   they are affixed.

                             (9)   Wall signs shall not extend above or beyond the wall in an7 direction
                                   and shall not extend above the bottom of the sill of second story
                                   windows or 15 feet above grade level.

                             (10)  Allowable square footage of sign areas shall be 75% of the street
                                   frontage of the particular building said sign(s) is affixed to.

                             (11)  All commercial and business uses shall be limited to 4, 000 gross square
                                   feet, unless provisions are included in the building or land
                                   improvement for substantial areas to view the Niagara River which
                                   are accessible to the -Dublic. In such cases, gross square footage
                                   can be increased to 5,000 square feet.

                             (12)  While recognizing the small nature of lots in the Main Street commercial
                                   area, any new development shall make efforts to incorporate adequate
                                   landscaping into any improvements.            This shall include buffering
                                   parking areas, outdoor storage sites, and loading/ unloading areas.

                             (13)  Facade improvements shall be consistent with the generally brick,
                                   woodframe, stonework and clapboard siding features currently
                                   characteristic of the area. ,


                             (14)  The mass and bulk of any new construction should be in harmony with
                                   adjacent buildings.       The relationship of width to height of new
                                   structures shall be consistent with the ratio of the adjacent
                                   structures.


                             (15)  Color choice of new construction should be influenced by surrounding
                                   development. The color of new structure should not make it stand
                                   out.


                             (16)  Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees in
                                   parking lots or paved areas is encourage.

                     If an action  is proposed to take place outside of the areas covered by this policy,
                     and is either within the Village of Youngstown or adjacent coastal communities, the
                     agency proposing the action must first determine if it is feasible to take the action
                     within the area covered by this policy. 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 deterioration of that area covered by this policy.

                     See also policies 2, 19, 20, 21.

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

                     POLICY 2A            MAINTAIN THE MIX OF WATER-DEPENDENT COMMERCIAL AND
                                          RECREATIONAL USES IN THE WATER STREET/FERRY STREET
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         POLICY 2B           PROMOTE WATER-ENHANCED USES ON THE WEST SIDE OF
                             MAIN STREET ON TOP OF THE BLUFF GENERALLY BETWEEN
                             HINMAN AND WILLIAM STREET.


         Explanation of Policy

         There is no waterfront space available for development in the Village immediately
         adjacent to the River. The upland area on the west side of Main Street, between
         Hinman Street and William Street, includes small vacant parcels and some developed
         land which could, in the future, be subject to reuse pressure.

         The Village shall continue to accommodate and give priority to those water-
         dependent uses such as marinas, yacht clubs, boat storage, public parks and boat
         launches located in the Water Street/Ferry Street area. The two Coast Guard
         approved anchorage areas in the Niagara River are important contributions to the
         waterfront ambience of the ccmrrunilql-y. They should be continued as they provide
         huportant moorings for residents and transient boaters. The general limits of the
         anchorage areas should not extend beyond those currently defined by the Coast
         Guard. This will insure that congestion does not occur and sound navigational
         safety is maintained.

         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 the Niagara River. To ensure that
         such "water-dependent" uses can continue to be accommodated within the Village,
         Federal, State and village agencies will avoid undertaking, funding or approving
         non -water- dependent uses when such uses would preempt an existing water-
         dependent use; furthermore, Federal and State agencies and the Village will
         utilize appropriate existing programs to maintain existing water-dependent
         activities.

         The following uses and facilities are considered as water -dependent:

         1.    Recreational activities which depend on access to the Niagara River (for
               example: fishing, boating, viewing of water activities).

         2.    structures needed for recreational navigation purposes.

         3.    Flood and erosion protection structures (for example: bulkheads).

         4.    Facilities needed to store and service boats (for example: marinas, boat
               repair, yacht clubs).

         5.    Scientific /educational  activities which, by their nature, require access to
               coastal waters.


         6.    support facilities which are necessary for the successful functioning of
               permitted water-dependent uses (e.g. parking lots, snack bars, first aid
               stations). Although these uses must be near the given water-dependent
               use, they should, as much as possible, be sited inland from the water-
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                 Water-dependent uses shall comply with specific design standards. These. include
                 the following:

                 1.     Structures shall not exceed thirty (30) feet.

                 2.     signs shall be governed by those standards listed under Policy 1.

                 3.     Wherever possible, landscaping such as shrubs, fences, or hedges shall
                        be used to screen parking areas, outdoor storage sites, loading/ unloading
                        areas from public streets, parkland, and the Niagara River. Where fences
                        are used, they must not exceed a maximum of four (4) feet in height and
                        consist of stone, iron, or wood materials.

                 4.     Lighting shall not unreasonably interfere with the use of neighboring
                        premises.

                 5.     Fuel storage facilities at marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs shall be
                        adequately containerized to prevent spillage, leakage, or damage from
                        adverse weather conditions.

                 6.     New development shall be consistent with the maritime theme of the area,
                        recognize the vehicle/parking limitations of Water Street, and :espect the
                        scenic nature of the area by not blocking views from waterfront Park, or
                        the top of the bluff at Constitution Park.

                 7.     Newly installed utilities and service revisions necessitated by exterior
                        alterations shall be underground.

                 In  addition to water-dependent uses, uses which are enhanced by a waterfront
                 location should be encouraged to locate on the upland portion of the Village
                 waterfront on the west side of Main Street between Hinman and William Streets.
                 A water-enhanced use is defined as a use that has no critical dependence on a
                 waterfront location, but the profitability of the use and/or the enjoyment level of
                 the uses would be increased significantly if these were adjacent to, or had visual
                 access to, the waterfront. A restaurant view is an example of a water-enhanced
                 use, as well as small specialty shops or galleries which create views for public
                 enjoyment within their retail areas.

                 If there is no immediate demand for a water-dependent use along the Niagara River
                 but a future demand is reasonably foreseeable, temporary non -water -dependent
                 uses should be considered which involves an irreversible, or nearly irreversible
                 commitment of land. Passive recreational facilities, outdoor storage areas, (Note:
                 This does not include boat storage), and non-permanent structures are uses of
                 facilities which would likely be considered as "temporary" non-water dependent
                 uses.


                 The following use and design standards for water-enhanced uses shall' be complied
                 with for activities having frontage on the west side of Main Street.

                 1.     See paragraphs h(l) and h(3-15) under ]policy 1 explanation.

                 Specific water-dependent and water-enhanced uses to be accommodated within the
                 Village's waterfront area are described in Section IV, Proposed Uses. New water-
                 dependent and water-enhanced uses to be developed within the Village's waterfront

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         area are to be sited and designed, so that they enhance, or at least do not detract
         from the surrounding area. Consideration should be given to such factors as the
         protection of nearby residential areas from odors, noise and traffic. Affirmative
         approaches should be employed, so that water dependent uses and adjacent uses
         will complement one another. Water dependent and water enhanced uses must also
         be sited, developed and operated so as to avoid adverse impacts on water quality,
         shoreline bluffs and any other significant coastal resource.
         See Policy 1, 11A, 1-2, 19, 20, 21, and 25.


         POLICY 3           THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT
                            OF MAJOR PORTS IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE VILLAGE OF
                            YOUNGSTOWN


         POLICY 4           THE     STATE      COASTAL      POLICY      REGARDING        THE
                            STRENGTHENING OF SMALL HARBORS IS NOT APPLICABLE
                            TO THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


         POLICY 5           ENCOURAGE THE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS
                            WHERE PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ESSENTIAL TO
                            SUCH DEVELOPMENT ARE ADEQUATE, EXCEPT WHEN SUCH
                            DEVELOPMENT HAS SPECIAL FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR
                            OTHER CHARACTERISTICS WHICH NECESSITATES ITS
                            LOCATION IN OTHER COASTAL AREAS.


         Explan tion uf Policy


         The purpose of this policy is intended to:

                      strengthen existing residential, industrial and commercial centers;

                      foster an orderly pattern of growth where outward expansion is
                      occurring;

                      increase the productivity of existing public services and moderate
                      the need to provide new public services in outlying areas;

                      preserve open space; and

                      where desireable, foster energy conservation by encouraging
                      proximity between home, work, and leisure activities.

         Development in the Village is generally concentrated west of Third Street. Utility
         systems extend to outlying subdivisions, but do not provide immediate access to
         vacant interior parcels. Although the distribution lines will require some short
         extensions, the capacity of existing sewer and road systems are adequate to handle
         future development anticipated within the Village. However, certain improvements
         to the storm drainage and water systems will be necessary to accommodate existing
         and proposed uses.

         The following areas will require water and sewer extension off main trunk lines
         in order to accommodate development.

         (a)   Seven acre site between Brookshier and Lockport Road - approximately 600
               feet from Third street.


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                 (b)   Ten acre parcel located adjacent to Youngstown Village Square Apartments.
                       A maintained retention pond will likely be required in this area to control
                       storm water flows.


                 (c)   Eight acre parcel off Oak Street.

                 (d)   Vacant interior parcels between   Oak and Church Streets, east of Third
                       Street. This area will also need  storm sewers with restricted outflows to
                       detain water from its eastward and northward flows.


                 (e)   Vacant interior parcels between Church Street and the Village Boundary.

                 All of the above parcels are identified as having high or medium development
                 potential on Figure 11 as contained in Section II.

                 Further details on drainage improvements are contained in Policies 33 and 37.

                 In addition, the Water Street/Ferry Street area has limited utility access due to
                 topographic conditions. other public services have difficulty serving the area due
                 to the road grade as well. Therefore, any new development must recognize the
                 restrictions in their design and where necessary compensate the Village for any
                 extra public costs incurred due to the development location. Reference should be
                 made to Policy 12 for additional guidelines concerning development in this area.

                 Guidelines for assessing infrastructure adequacy as pertains to any new
                 development within the village include the following:

                 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 fighting) can be met by
                       the existing water supply system.

                 c .   Sewage disposal system can accommodate the wastes generated by the
                       development; septic systems will be prohibited.

                 d.    Energy needs of the proposed land development can be accommodated by
                       existing utility systems.

                 e.    Stormwater runoff from the proposed site can be accommodated by pn-site
                       facilities.


                 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.

                 POLICY 6          EXPEDITE PERMIT PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE
                                   THE SITING OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AT SUITABLE
                                   LOCATIONS.


                 Explanation of Policy

                 The confusion, time delay, and costs associated with the issuance of permits
                 required from all government levels prior to approval of waterfront development

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           is not conducive to attracting public or private investment along the shoreline.

           The Village of Youngstown will utilize existing laws to ensure compliance with the
           Village LWRP and, for any new regulations, will coordinate and combine review
           periods, as well as public hearing requirements to the maximum extent possible.

           For specific types of development activities and in areas suitable for such
           development, local, State and Federal agencies will make every effort to coordinate
           and synchronize existing permit procedures and regulatory programs, as long as
           the integrity of the regulations, objectives are not jeopardized. These procedures
           and programs will be coordinated within each agency. Also, efforts will be made
           to ensure that each agency's procedures and programs are synchronized with the
           procedures of other agencies at each level of government. Finally, regulatory
           programs and procedures will be coordinated and synchronized between levels of
           government, and if necessary, lpgislative and/or programmatic changes will be
           rpcommended.


           when proposing new regulations, an agency will determine the feasibility of
           incorporating the regul  'ations within existing procedures, if this reduces the
           burden for facilitating a particular type of development and will not jeopardize
           the integrity of regulatory objectives.


           FISHING AND WILDLIFE POLICIES


           POLICY 7           THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE PROTECTION
                              OF SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS IS
                              NOT APPLICABLE To THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


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


           Explanation of Policy


           Hazardous wastes are unwanted by-products of manufacturing processes and are
           generally characterized as being flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. More
           specifically, hazardous waste is defined in Environmental Conservation Law SS
           27-0901.3 as follows:


           Hazardous waste means a waste or combination of wastes which, because of its
           quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may:

           a.    Cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase
                 in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible illness; or

           b.    Pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the
                 environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed or
                 otherwise managed.
           A list of hazardous wastes (6 NYCRR Part 371) has been adopted by the NYS DEC.
           The handling (storage, transport, treatment and disposal) of the materials
           included on this list is being strictly regulated in New York State t'o prevent their
           entry or introduction into the environment, particularly into the Village's air, land

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                   and waters. Such controls should effectively minimize possible contamination of
                   and bio-accumulation in the Village's coastal tish and wildlife resources at levels
                   that cause mortality or create physiological and behavi.oral disorders.

                   Other pollutants are those conventional wastes, generated from point and non-
                   point sources, and not identified as hazardous wastes, but controlled thrcugh
                   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 DEVELOPING 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.


                   Ex-planation of Policy


                   The recreational value of the Lower Niagara River, which has a good concentration
                   of fish resources, is of extreme importance to Village residents. The River is a
                   high quality fishing spot in close proximity to the Village center and the older
                   residential area. These factors reflect the unique opportunity to provide ancillary
                   support facilities in the Water Street/Ferry Street and Main Street areas.

                   Any efforts to increase recreational use of these resources will be made in a
                   manner which ensures the protection of fish resources 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 resources, public demand, costs and available
                   technology.

                   There are also non-consumptive uses of fish and wildlife resources which can be
                   enjoyed. These include nature study, photography, and bird watching.

                   The following additional guidelines should be considered by State and Federal
                   agencies and the Village as they determine the consistency of their proposed action
                   with the above policy.

                   1.    Consideration should be made by Federal and State agencies and the Village
                         of Youngstown as to whether an action will impede existing or future
                         utilization of the Village's recreational fish resources within the Niagara
                         River and adjacent to the Village boundaries.

                   2.    Efforts to increase access to recreational fish resources should not lead to
                         overutilization of that resource.

                   3.    The impacts of increasing access to recreational fish resources should be
                         determined on a case-by-case basis, by conferring, as needed, with a
                         trained fish and wildlife biologist.
                   4.    Any public or private sector initiatives @o supplement existing stocks (e.g.
                         stocking the River with fish reared in a hatchery) must be dcne in accord
                         with existing State law.










         Reference should be made to Policies 19, 20, and 21.

         POLICY 10          THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT
                            OF COMMERCIAL FISHING IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE
                            VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


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


         POLICY 11A         BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES WILL BE SITED IN
                            THOSE AREAS 'DESIGNATED AS SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD
                            AREAS SO AS TO MINIMZE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND THE
                            ENDANGERING OF HUMAN LIVES CAUSED BY FLOODING.


         Explanation of Policy

         The following public purposes are advanced by the successful implementation of
         this policy:


         1.    Protect human life and health.


         2.    Minimize expenditures of public money for costly flood control projects.

         3.    Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and
               generally undertaken at the expense of the general public.

         4.    Minimize prolonged business interruptions.

         5.    Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities, such as water and gas
               mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets and bridges, located in
               areas of special flood hazard.

         6.    Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and
               development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood
               blight areas.

         7.    Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of
               special flood hazard.

         8.    Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume
               responsibility for their actions.

         This  policy applies to special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal
         Emergency Management Agency.

         Guidelines for reviewing proposed actions for consistency with this policy include
         the following:

         1.    Restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property
               to water or erosion hazards or which result in damaging increases in erosion
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                   2.    Require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such
                         uses, be protected against flood damRge at the time of initial construction.

                   3.    Ensure that any alteration of natural floodplains, streanL channels and
                         natural protective barriers which would help accommodate or channel flood
                         waters is properly controlled.

                   4.    Ensure that any filling, grading, dredging and other development which
                         may increase flood damage is properly controlled.

                   5.    Prevent the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert
                         floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas.

                   6.    Require an assessment of the range of river levels for those proposing to
                         construct structures in the program area.

                   When  human lives may be endangered by major waterfront storms, all necessary
                   emergency preparedness measures shall be taken, including disaster preparedness
                   planning.

                   POLICY 12          ACTIVITIES OR DEVELOPMENT IN THE COASTAL AREA WILL
                                      BE UNDERTAKEN SO AS TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO NATURAL
                                      RESOURCES AND PROPERTY FROM FLOODING AN               D EROSION
                                      BY PROTECTING NATURAL PROTECTIVE FEATURES
                                      INCLUDING BLUFFS.


                   ExPlanation-of Why Policy is Not Applicable


                   This State policy is not applicable to the Village of Youngstown because the New
                   York State Department of Environmental Conservation has not identified any
                   coastal erosion hazard areas within the Village.

                   POLICY 12A         PROTECT THE BLUFFS ALONG THE NIAGARA RIVER FROM
                                      EXCESSIVE DEVELOPMENT THAT WOULD COMPROMISE THEIR
                                      NATURAL CAPACITIES, OVERBURDEN PUBLIC SERVICE
                                      CAPACITIES WITHIN THE WATER STREET/FERRY STREET
                                      AREA, AND NEGATIVELY IMPACT VIEWS SEEN FROM THE TOP
                                      OF THE BLUFF TO THE RIVER AND FROM THE RIVER TO THE
                                      VILLAGE ITSELF.


                   Explanation of Policy

                   The steep slopes east of Water Street and along the Niagara River help safeguard
                   coastal lands and property from damage, as well as reduce the danger to human
                   life, resulting from flooding and erosion.        Excavation of coastal features,
                   improperly designed structures, inadequate site planning, or other similar actions
                   which fail to recognize their fragile nature and high protective values, lead to the
                   weakening or destruction of these landforms. Activities or development in, or in
                   proximity to, the bluffs must ensure that all such adverse effects are minimizpd.

                   This policy shall apply to the bluff areas beginning at the Village's south corporate
                   limit west of Main street and extending north to the north boundary of the R-15
                   zoning district, south of the Villa Apartments.



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         The following guidelines shall be used in determining the consistency of proposed
         actions with  this policy.   In general, any activity or development in, or in
         proximity to, the bluffs that may be permitted under the following guidelines must
         be consistent with other applicable policies of the LWRP and must prevent, if
         possible, or minimize any adverse effects on the bluffs and their protective
         functions and values.


         1.    BLUFF: The waterward limit of a bluff is its intersection with a land area
               having a slope of 6% or less. where no such land area exists the waterward
               limit is mean low water. The landward limit of the bluff is 10 feet east of the
               bluffs receding edge, with the exception of the portion of the bluff between
               the south and north intersections of Water Street and Main Street. In these
               sections, the landward limit shall be the bluff Is receding edge.

         2.    The only activities allowed on the bluff are those listed below:

               a.     Movable structures. Movable structures as defined by the adopted
                      Village of Youngstown Zoning ordinance on file in the Village Clerk's
                      office may be constructed or placed within the bluff only if no
                      permanent foundation is attached to the movable structure.

               b      Bluff cuts for the provision of shoreline access, where:

                      0     the cut is made in a direction perpendicular to the shoreline.

                      0     ramp slope of the bluff cut does not exceed 1: 6.

                      0     side slopes and other disturbed non-roadway areas are stabilized
                            with vegetation or other approved physical means.

                      0     completed roadways are stabilized and drainage provided for.

               c      New construction modification or restoration of walkways, stairways,
                      and small sheds used to store boating supplies not to exceed 75 square
                      feet in gross floor area.

               d .    Erosion control structures such as rip rap, groins, and shorewaH
                      protection structures.

               e.     Utility lines and pump stations.

         3.    standards for activities within the bluff are as follows:

               a.     Activities shall minimize grading and cut and fill operations, ensure
                      conformity with natural topography, and retain natural vegetation
                      and trees to the maximum extent practicable in order to create the
                      least erosion potential and handle adequately the volume and rate of
                      velocity of surface run-off.

               b.     Disturbed soils shall be stabilized and revegetated or seeded as soon
                      as practicable following construction.

               C.     In no case shall stormwater be diverted to another property either
                      during site preparation or after development.


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                        d.     Trails and walking paths shall be sited and constructed so they are
                               not a source of sediment.


                        e.     Erosion protection structures shall be constructed to minimize
                               downstream impacts and shall not increase offsite flooding or erosion.

                        f.     Activities shall be sited in such a manner so as not to block existing
                               views off Main Street.


                        9.     Activities shall be sited in an unobtrusive manner in terms of
                               scale, height, colors and location so as to blend in with the natural
                               landscape and maintain the existing views of the bluff as seen from
                               the Niagara River.


                  POLICY 13          THE     STATE      COASTAL      POLICY      REGARDING THE
                                     CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF EROSION
                                     PROTECTION STRUCTURES IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE
                                     VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


                  POLICY 14          ACTIVITIES      AND     DEVELOPMENT,        INCLUDING THE
                                     CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION 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.

                  POLICY 14A         DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE BLUFF AREA INCLUDING THE
                                     CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION OF EROSION
                                     PROTECTION STRUCTURES SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN SO THAT
                                     THERE WILL BE NO MEASURABLE INCREASE IN EROSION AT
                                     THE SITE OF SUCH ACTIVITIES OR DEVELOPMENT, OR AT
                                     OTHER LOCATIONS.


                  Explan5ltion of Policy

                  Erosion is a process which occurs naturally. However, by their actions, people
                  can increase the severity and adverse effects of this process, causing damage to,
                  or loss of property, and endangering human lives. Those actions include: the
                  failure to observe proper drainage or land restoration practices, thereby causing
                  run-off and the erosion and weakening of bluff areas.

                  See guidelines for Policy 12A.

                  POLICY 15          THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING MINING,
                                     EXCAVATION AND DREDGING IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE
                                     VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.

                  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

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                            OUTWEIGH THE LONG-TERM MONETARY AND OTHER COSTS
                            INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASING EROSION AND
                            ADVERSE EFFECTS ON NATURAL PROTECTIVE FEATURES.


         Explanation of Polic

         Public funds can be used for a variety of purposes on the Village's shoreline.
         This policy recognizes the public need for the protection of human life and existing
         development or new development which requires a location in proximity to the
         coastal area, recognizes the adverse impacts of such activities and development on
         the rate of e3.osion and requires that careful analysis be made of such benefits and
         long-term costs prior to expending public funds. See Policy 12A.

         POLICY 17          WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE NON-STRUCTURAL MEASURES TO
                            MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO NATURAL RESOURCES AND PROPERTY
                            FROM FLOODING AND EROSION. SUCH MEASURE SHALL
                            INCLUDE;        (i)THE SET BACK OF BUILDINGS AND
                            STRUCTURES; (ii) THE PLANTING OF VEGETATION AND
                            THE INSTALLATION OF SAND FENC ING AND DRAINAGE; (iii)
                            THE RESHAPING OF BLUFFS;              AND (iv) THE FLOOD-
                            PROOFING OF BUILDINGS OR THEIR ELEVATION ABOVE THE
                            BASE FLOOD LEVEL.


         POLICY 17A         THE VILLAGE SHALL USE-NON-STRUCTURAL MEASURES TO
                            PROTECT THE BLUFF AREA AS A NATURAL PROTECTIVE
                            FEATURE WHICH PROTECTS THE UPLAND AREA FROM
                            FLOODING AND EROSION.


         Explanation of Policy

         T'his policy recognizes both the potential adverse impacts of flooding and erosion
         upon development in the waterfront 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 located on bluff areas as defined in Policy 12A.

         Non-structural measures shall include, but are not limited to, those design
         guidelines noted for Policy 12A.

         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 Policv


         Proposed major actions may be undertaken in the coastal area if they will not
         significantly impair valuable coastal waters and resources, thus frustrating the
         purposes of safeguards which the State has established to protect those waters                 is
         and resources. Proposed actions must take into account the social, economic and

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                  environmental interests of the State and its citizens in such matters that would
                  affect natural resources, water levels and flows, sho.-eline damage, hydro-electric
                  power generation  and recreation.



                  PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES


                  POLICY 19          PROTECT, MAINTAIN AND INCREASE THE LEVEL AND TYPES
                                     OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC WATER-RELATED RECREATION
                                     RESOURCES AND FACILITIES SO THAT THESE RESOURCES
                                     AND FACILITIES MAY BE FULLY UTILIZED BY ALL OF 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         PROTECT, MAINTAIN AND INCREASE THE LEVEL AND TYPES
                                     OF ACCESS TO THE VILLAGE WATERFRONT PARK AND
                                     CONSTITUTION PARK.


                  POLICY 19B         THE VILLAGE SHALL PROVIDE OFF STREET PARKING EAST
                                     OF MAIN STREET TO HANDLE DEMAND FROM CONSTITUTION
                                     PARK AND WORK WITH THE YACHT CLUB IN IDENTIFYING
                                     NEW PARKING AREAS EAST OF MAIN STREET ONCE THE
                                     EXISTING SPACES ARE ELIMINATED ON THEIR PROPERTY.


                  POLICY 19C         THE VILLAGE SHALL PROVIDE ACCESS STAIRS FROM THE TOP
                                     OF THE BLUFF LOCATED WEST OF HINMAN STREET TO THE
                                     WATER STREET AREA.


                  POLICY 19D         THE VILLAGE SHALL PROVIDE STAIRWAY ACCESS FROM THE
                                     TOP OF THE BLUFF AT CONSTITUTION PARK TO THE PARK'S
                                     WATERSIDE AREA.


                  POLICY 19E         THE VILLAGE SHALL WORK WITH NIAGARA COUNTY IN
                                     PROVIDING PAVEMENT MARKINGS ACROSS MAIN STREET
                                     BETWEEN FALKNER AND CONSTITUTION PARKS.


                  Ex,planation of Policy

                  Existing public water related recreation resources and facilities within the Village
                  of Youngstown include Waterfront Park and Constitution Park. it is essential that
                  public access to these facilities be maintained and that pedestrian access be
                  improved to both facilities.

                  In addition, the Youngstown Yacht club has prepared a redevelopment plan for
                  their property. It proposes eliminating the parking spaces north of the clubhouse
                  and south of Constitution Park.


                  In order to avoid congestion within the Village Center area once the redevelopment
                  plan is implemented, the Village will work with Yacht Club officials to identify



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          alternative parking areas. This might include jitney service to outlying private
          lots, leasing of private lots, or construction of a new municipal lot.

          The following standards shall be applied to any new parking lots having frontage
          on Main Street:


          1.     Views of the parking lot off Main Street shall be properly screened through
                 vegetation, stone, wood, wrought iron fencing or berms.

          2.     Parking lots shall not exceed 3500 square feet in uninterrupted area.
                 Landscaping shall be provided to break up the lot in any lots exceeding
                 3500 square feet.

          3.     Directional signage to the waterfront and, in particular waterfront parks,
                 shall be provided within any public parking area west of Third Street.

          4.     All parking areas shall be paved with an asphaltic or concrete surface and
                 properly drained.

          The following guidelines will be used in determining the consistency of a proposed
          action with Policy 19.

          L      The existing access from Water Street to Waterfront Park and Main Street
                 to Constitution Park shall not be reduced, nor shall the possibility of
                 increasing access in the future from adjacent or proximate public streets
                 to the two shoreline parks 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, or unless such actions are
                 found to be necessary or beneficial by the public body having jurisdiction
                 over such access as the result of a reasonable justification of the need to
                 meet systematic objectives.

          2.     The existing access to Constitution Park off water Street shall be formalized
                 through an easement or similar arrangement between the Village and private
                 property interests having title to the unimproved road.

          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 lands or facilities - lands or facilities held by State or Village
                       in fee-simple or less -than-fee- simple ownership and to which the
                       public has access or could have access.

          Reduction in the existing level of public access includes, but is not limited to, the
          following:

                 (1)   The number of parking spaces at the two shoreline parks is
                       significantly reduced.

                 (2)   Pedestrian access is diminished or eliminated because of hazardous
                       crossings required at new or altered transportation facilities, electric



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                              power transmission lines, or simi)ar linear facilities. An example is
                              difficult pedestrian crossings to waterfront parks across Main Stxeet.

                 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 (e.g. Major improvements to Main
                              Street), which physically prevent the provision, except at great
                              expense, of convenient public access to shoreline parks. This would
                              include leasing the waterside area of Constitution Park, once
                              developed, for the private boats.

                        (2)   Construction of private facilities on the bluff opposite Hinman Street;
                              or on the unimproved road leading to Constitution Park off Water
                              Street physically prevents the provision of convenient public access
                              to shoreline parks from Water Street and Main Street.

                 2.     Any proposed project to increase public access to the shoreline parks shall
                        be analyzed according to the following factors:

                        a.    The level of access to be provided should be in accordance 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 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
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                        the shoreline parks if they are not opei. 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 boundary but not
                        served by public transportation; outside the defined Urban Area boundary
                        and served by public transportation; and outside the defined Urban Area
                        boundary and not served by public, transportation.

                 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.



                 Explanation of Policy

                 Publicly-owned lands within the Village of Youngstown that are adjacent to the
                 water's edge include Waterfront Park and Constitution Park. These lands, are
                 devoted to public recreation uses and provide existing access to public lands and

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           waters. Lands lying under the waters of the Niagara River are owned by New
           York State.                                                                                    40

           Guidelines for reviewing any action for consistency with this policy are as follows:

           1.    See guideline #1,'?'-,3 and 4 under Policy 19.

           2.    The existing level of public access within Waterfront Park and Constitution
                 Park to the River shall not be reduced or eliminated.

           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 responsibility 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 agencies
                 shall give priority in the following order to projects located: within the
                 boundaries of the Federal-Aid Metropolitan Urban Area, but not served by
                 public transportation; and outside the defined urban Area boundary and
                 not served by,public transportation.

           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 accordance 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 exceed the physical capability of the resource coastal lands.
                        If this were determined 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
                              WILL BE ENCOURAGED AND FACILITATED, AND WILL BE
                              GIVEN PRIORITY OVER NON-WATER-RELATED USES ALONG
                              THE COAST, PROVIDED IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
                              PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF OTHER COASTAL
                              RESOURCES AND TAKES INTO ACCOUNT DEMAND FOR SUCH
                              FACILITIES. IN FACILITATING SUCH ACTIVITIES, PRIORITY
                              SHALL BE GIVEN TO AREAS WHERE ACCESS TO THE
                              RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES OF THE COAST CAN BE
                              PROVIDED BY NEW OR EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
                              SERVICES AND TO THOSE AREAS WHERE THE USE OF THE


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                                   SHORE IS        SEVERELY      RESTRICTED       BY     EXISTING
                                   DEVELOPMENT.


                POLICY 21A         WATER-DEPENDENT AND WATER-ENHANCED RECREATION
                                   WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY OVER NON-WATER RELATED USES
                                   IN THE WATER STREET/FERRY STREET AREA.

                POLICY 21B         NEWWATER-DEPENDENT ANDWATER-ENHANCED RECREATION
                                   USES WILL BE PROVIDED AT CONSTITUTION PARK AND
                                   APPROPRIATE VILLAGE STREET ENDS WEST OF MAIN STREET,
                                   AND WATERFRONT PARK.


                Explanation of Policy


                Consistent with demand and the protection of Niagara River water quality, and
                bluff formations, water-related (i.e. water-dependent and water-enhanced)
                recreation uses shall have a higher priority than any non-water-related uses,
                including non-water-related recreation uses in the Water Street/Ferry Street area.
                In addition, water-dependent recreation uses shall have a higher priority than
                water-enhanced uses, including water-enhanced recreation uses. Determining a
                priority among water-dependent recreation uses and other water-dependent uses
                will require a case-by-case analysis.

                Water-related recreation includes common, water-dependent activities such as
                boating, fishing, as well as certain activities which are enhanced by a location
                adjacent to the Niagara River.

                Water-enhanced recreation activities include picnic areas, scenic overlooks, and
                passive recreation that takes advantage of waterfront scenery.

                Such uses shall be provided as long as the development is:

                1     Consistent with the preservation of water quality and bluff formations.
                2.    In response to a demand for such facilities.

                These uses shall have a higher priority for maintenance and capital budgeting
                than non-water -dependent uses in Waterfront Park and Constitution Park. They
                will also have higher priority over water-enhanced recreation uses. Determining
                priority among water-dependent uses (e. g. boat launch improvements at Waterfront
                Park and dock improvements at Waterfront Park) 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 the Water Street/Ferry Street area should
                be avoided as much as practicable.

                Among the types of water-dependent recreation facilities, provision of adequate
                boating services to meet future demand is to be encouraged by the Village's
                program. The siting of boating facilities along the Niagara River must not be
                detrimental to the areas water quality.

                Additional public water-dependent and water-enhanced recreation shall be provided
                at the base of the bluff within Constitution Park, at the Niagara Street end west
                of main Street, and at waterfront Park.


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           In the design and development of Constitution Park, the Village shall incorporate
           the development guidelines listed in section IV.

           See Policies 2 and 12.


           POLICY 22           THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE PROVISION
                               OF WATER-RELATED RECREATION, AS A MULTIPLE USE,
                               FOR DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SHORE IS
                               NOT APPLICABLE TO THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.



           HISTORIC AND SCENIC RESOURCES POLICIES


           POLICY 23           PROTECT,      ENHANCE AND RESTORE                 STRUCTURES,
                               DISTRICTS, AREAS OR SITES THAT ARE OF SIGNIFICANCE
                               IN THE HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE, ARCHEOLOGY OR
                               CULTURE OF THE STATE, ITS COMMUNITIES, OR THE
                               NATION.


           POLICY 23A          PROTECT ANY ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE WITHIN THE VILLAGE
                               THAT HAS SIGNIFICANCE TO NEW YORK STATE, VILLAGE OF
                               YOUNGSTOWN, OR THE NATION.


           POLICY 23B          ENHANCE AND PROTECT STRUCTURES AND SITES THAT ARE
                               OF SIGNIFICANCE IN THE HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE, OR
                               CULTURE OF THE VILLAGE.


           Explanation of Policy


           Among the most valuable of the State's and Village's man-made resources are those
           of historic significance.    The protection of these resources must involve a
           recognition of their importance by all agencies.         As described within the
           'Environmental Condition' chapter of the Inventory and Analysis Section, identified
           local historic resources within the Village include the following State roadside
           markers;     Salt Battery, Battle of LaBelle Family, and Fox Point Battery;
           numerous structures and sites (See Figure 17)of local significance; and a zone of
           archeological sensitivity.

           The three State historic markers will be maintained in good repair, and their sites
           enhanced through landscape maintenance and in the area of the Salt Battery,
           enhance the marker by providing a scenic overlook at the end of Niagara Street
            The latter is located immediately adjacent to the marker.

           Prior to undertaking any Type I or unlisted action as defined in 6 NYCRR, Part
           617 of Article 8 of the State Environmental Conservation Law in the Village, anyone
           proposing such activity shall consult with the State Historic Preservation office
           to determine whether significant archeological resources are present at the site and
           what measures are necessary to pre-service or avoid these cultural resources. All
           Practicable means shall be used to preserve significant archaeological resources.

           In the event the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic
           Preservation determines that all or some of those sites are of State or National
           significance then, prior to undertaking any Type I or unlisted actions (as defined

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               by SEQR) which might affect these sites, adequate protective measures shall be
               devised which would prevent or mitigate adverse impacts to those resources.

               This policy shall not be construed to prevent the construction, reconstruction,
               alteration, or demolition of any building, structure, earthwork, or component
               thereof which has been officially certified as being imminently dangerous to life
               or public health.

               As Figure 17 indicates, the Village has a rich historical past which is reflected
               in numerous structures and sites. In order to better determine the significance
               of these facilities, the Village will work with the New York State office of Parks,
               Recreation, and Historic Preservation.     The Village will seek outside funds to
               undertake a Historic Resources Survey and determine the feasibility of developing
               a local preservation ordinance. This will be done in cooperation with NYSOPRHP.

               See Policies 1 and 25.


               POLICY 24          THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING SCENIC
                                  RESOURCES OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE 1S NOT
                                  APPLICABLE TO THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


               POLICY 25          PROTECT, RESTORE, OR ENHANCE NATURAL AND MANMADE
                                  RESOURCES WHICH ARE NOT IDENTTFIED AS BEING OF
                                  STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE, BUT WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO THE
                                  OVERALL SCENIC QUALITY OF THE COASTAL AREA.

               POLICY 25A         PROTECT, RESTORE, OR ENHANCE SCENIC VISTAS AT
                                  WATERFRONT PARK, CONSTITUTION PARK, VILLAGE STREET
                                  ENDS WEST OF MAIN STREET, AND THE VISTAS ALONG MAIN
                                  STREET FROM THE SOUTH CORPORATE LIMIT TO THE
                                  VICINITY OF MARY'S LANE.


               Explanation of Policy

               The location of the Village adjacent to the Lower Niagara River requires a
               commitment to ensure the visibility of the River to area residents. The River is
               a public resource whose scenic quality must be preserved and utilized.

               The harbor activity, sunsets, and vistas of Niagara- on- The- Lake, Ontario and
               Fort Niagara State Park visible offshore from Youngstown have local significance.

               The three vistas noted in Policy 25A can be described as follows:

               1      Waterfront Park: Outstanding views of the lower Niagara River, including
                      the offshore anchorage areas and Canadian shoreline. Views are observed
                      at the shore line. Current detractions from this vista include a former
                      Customs building on the site which blocks views toward Niagara-On-Ths-
                      Lake, Ontario. The Village Will move the structure.

               2.     constitution Park: Panoramic views of the Youngstown Harbor, roft
                      George in Niagara- On - The- Lake, Ontario and tranquil lower Niagara River
                      as framed by steep embankments along the Canadian shoreline.




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            3.     Villacre Street Ends West of Main Street:      Panoramic views of Canadian
                   shoreline, Tower Niagara River, and boating activity. Views are currently
                   blocked due to dense foliage. The Niagara Street end view is currently
                   limited because of distance between road and bluff edge. This is a problem
                   since there is no public viewing access at the edge for pedestrians.

            4.     Vistas Along Main Street From the South Corporate Limit to Approximately
                   Mary's Lane: Panoramic views of the lower Niagara River as framed by steep
                   60 foot embankments along the Canadian shoreline. View reflects natural,
                   pristine character with little development intrusion.

            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:

            I .    Siting structures and other development such as power lines and signs,
                   back from the shoreline or in other inconspicuous locations to maintain the
                   attractive quality of the shoreline and to retain views to and from the shore.

            2.     Maintaining and selectively clearing vegetation at the Village Street ends
                   and Constitution Park to provide vista opportunities off Main Street.

            3.     Reinovina dangerous and unsafe elements.

            4.     The following standards shall be used to ensure that buildings, landscaping,
                   and other improvements are compatible with the scenic view off Waterfront
                   Park and the top of the bluff at Constitution Park.

                   a.    Building heights within the Water Street/Ferry Street area shall be
                         limited to thirty (30) feet.

                   b .   Billboards, ground signs, roof signs,    projecting and single
                         standard signs are prohibited within     the Water Street/Ferry Street
                         area.


                   c .   Neon signs and any other signs displaying flashing or visible
                         moving elements are prohibited within the Water Street/Ferry Street
                         area.


                   d.    Uses within the Water Street/Ferry Street area shall be limited to
                         docks, buoys, boat launches, lifts, bulkheads, flood and erosion
                         protection structures, public recreation, enclosed storage structures
                         and have a maximum height of 12 feet and 100 square feet or less oi
                         usable floor space.

                         Uses within the Water Street/Ferry Street area requiring a special
                         permit shall include marine service, private boat houses, yacht
                         clubs, marinas, boat storage buildings, and accessory facilities.

                   e.    Views of parking lots and outdoor boat storage areas on adjacent lots
                         shall be properly screened with landscaping, wood or wrought iron
                         fencing, or berms.                                                             is


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                     f.    Within Constitution Park and Waterfront Park, public bodies shall
                           ensure that any future landscaping, arection of new signs, buildings,
                           or other structures thereon shall not significantly obstruct the scenic
                           views.


                     9.    Any construction or land improvement within the Water Street/Ferry
                           Street area on the bluff next to constitution Park shall be done
                           in a manner which causes minimal obstruction to the scenic views.


               5.    The following standards shall be used to ensure that buildings, landscaping
                     and other improvements are compatible with the scenic views off the village
                     street ends west of Main Street and west of Main Street in the area between
                     the south corporate line and Mary's Lane.

                     a.    construction on the bluff will be limited to stairways, erosion
                           protection structures, small storage sheds, walkways.

                     b.    Public bodies shall ensure that any future landscaping, erection of
                           new signs, buildings, or other structures thereon shall not
                           significantly obstruct the scenic views.

               6.    The following standards shall be used to ensure that buildings, land-icaping,
                     and otherland improvements are compatible with the scenic views off the
                     Niagara Street end.

                     a.    Public bodies shall ensure that any future landscaping, erection
                           of new signs, buildings, or other structures thereon shall not
                           significantly obstruct the scenic views.

                     b.    Any construction or land improvement within adjacent lots on the
                           bluff next to the Niagara Street end shall be done in a manner which
                           causes minimal obstruction to the scenic view.


               See Policies 1, 2, 19, 20, and 23.


               AGRICULTURAL LANDS POLICY


               POLICY 26          THE     STATE      COASTAL       POLICY     REGARDING         THE
                                  CONSERVATION        OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS IS NOT
                                  APPLICABLE TO THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


               POLICY 27          THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE SITING OF
                                  MAJOR ENERGY FACILITIES IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE
                                  VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


               ENERGY AND ICE MANAGEMENT POLICY


               POLICY 28          THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING ICE MANAGEMENT
                                  PRACTICES IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE VILLAGE OF
                                  YOUNGSTOWN.


               POLICY 29          THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT
                                  OF ENERGY RESOURCES ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
                                  IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE VILLAGE OF YOUNCSTOWM.


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            WATER AND AIR RESOURCES POLICY


            POLICY 30          MUNICIPAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND COMMERCIAL DISCHARGE OF
                               POLLUTANTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TOXIC AND
                               HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, INTO COASTAL WATERS WILL
                               CONFORM TO STATE AND NATIONAL WATER QUALITY
                               STANDARDS.


            Explanation of Policy

            Municipal, industrial and commercial discharges include not only "end of the pipe"
            discharges into surface and groundwater but also plant site runoff, leaching,
            spillages, sludge and other waste disposal, and drainage from raw material storage
            sites. Also, the regulated industxial discharges are both those which directly
            eiapty into receiving coastal waters and those which pass through municipal
            treatment systems  before reaching the Village's waterways.


            POLICY 31          STATE COASTAL AREA POLICIES AND PURPOSES OF
                               APPROVED LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS
                               WILL BE CONSIDERED WHILE REVIEWING COASTAL WATER
                               CLASSIFICATIONS AND WHILE MODIFYING WATER QUALITY
                               STANDARDS;         HOWEVER, THOSE WATERS ALREADY
                               OVERBURDENED WITH CONTAMINANTS WILL BE RECOGNIZED
                               AS BEING A DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINT.


            Explanation of Policy


            Pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act of 1977 (PL 95-217) the State has
            classified its coastal and other waters in accordance with considerations of best
            usage in the interest of the public and has adopted water quality standards for
            each class of waters. These classifications and standards 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 consideration shall
            not affect any water pollution control requirement establishment by the State
            pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act.


            POLICY 32          THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF
                               ALTERNATIVE SANITARY WASTE SYSTEMS IS NOT
                               APPLICABLE TO THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


            POLICY 33          BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WILL BE USED TO ENSURE
                               THE CONTROL OF STORMWATER RUNOFF AND COMBINED
                               SEWER OVERFLOWS DRAINING INTO COASTAL WATERS.


            POLICY 33A         BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WILL BE USED TO ENSURE
                               THE CONTROL OF STORMWATER RUNOFF DRAINING INTO THE
                               NIAGARA RIVER.


            POLICY 33B         DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STORM DRAINAGE PLAN FOR
                               THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.





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              POLICY 33C      MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE EXISTING DRAINAGE DITCHES IN
                              THE VILLAGE, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE ROBERT MOSES
                              PARKWAY, AND IN THE BONWYN AND CARROLLWOOD
                              NEIGHBORHOODS.


              Explanation of Policy


              Best management practices include both structural and non-structural methods of
              preventing or mitigating pollution caused by the discharge of storm water runoff.
              These include: a) structural methods of storm sewers along the waterfront to
              discourage overland flow that could erode the steep slopes, and retention basins
              as part of any new development north of Carrollwood and east of Elm Streets,
              b) non-structural: pursue inflow and infiltration programs to prohibit storm
              water flow into the wastewater sewer system and encourage natural percolation
              in drainage ditches, landscaping, and other measures as alternatives to structural
              methods. This is especially important in those areas noted in Policy 33.

              The Village will also undertake a comprehensive storm drainage plan.  This
              recognizes the flat nature of Village land, current problems relative to standing
              water, drainage ditch overflows, and storm drainage infiltration to the sewer
              system. A plan will help evaluate solutions to those problems.

              POLICY 34       DISCHARGE OF WASTE MATERIALS INTO COASTAL WATERS
                              FROM VESSELS WILL BE LIMITED SO AS TO PROTECT
                              SIGNIFICANT FISHAND WILDLIFE HAEITATS, RECREATIONAL
                              AREAS AND WATER SUPPLY AREAS.
  0           POLICY 34A      REQUIRE PUMP-OUT FACILITIES AT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
                              MARINAS.


              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. Specific effluent
              standards for marine toilets have been promulgated by the Department of
              Environmental Conservation (6 NYCRR, Part 657). To further discourage the
              discharge of vessel waste materials into the marinas, Niagara River pump-out
              facilities will be required at marinas.

              POLICY 35       THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING DREDGING IS NOT
                              APPLICABLE TO THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


              POLICY 36       ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE SHIPMENT AND STORAGE OF
                              PETROLEUM AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WILL BE
                              CONDUCTED IN A MANNER THAT WILL PREVENT OR AT
                              LEAST MINIMIZE SPILLS INTO COASTAL WATERS: ALL
                              PRACTICABLE EFFORTS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO EXPEDITE
                              THE CLEANUP OF SUCH DISCHARGES: AND RESTITUTION
                              FOR DAMAGES WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN THESE SPILLS
                              OCCUR.








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            Explanation of PQlicy

            See Policy 39 for definition of hazardous materials. All activities within the Village
            of Youngstown which are subject to this policy shall comply with all State and
            Federal regulations.

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


            ExplanatiQn of Policy

            Best management practices used to reduce these sources of pollution include, but
            are not limited to, drainage control techniques and street cleaning programs.
            See the explanation to Policy 12, 17, and 33A.

            New development along the Niagara River bluff could increase erosion unless
            proper land use controls and construction standards are incorporated into final
            design. The following standards shall apply to the bluff:

            1.    Any new construction with the exception of stairways, erosion control
                  structures, and small (75 square feet or less) storage sheds are prohibited
                  on the bluff, as defined by the Village Zoning ordinance, between the south
                  corporate limit and the southern intersection of Water Street and Main
                  Street.


            2.    In all areas of the bluff the following standards shall apply during
                  construct-ion:


                  a.     Natural vegetation and topography shall be retained to the maximum
                         extent possible in order to stabilize soils, and reduce the volume of
                         stormwater flow.


                  b.     Development shall consider the load bearing capacity of the soil.
                         Unless it can be demonstrated that the soils can be stabilized with a
                         minimum of on site disturbance and no adverse impacts to the stability
                         of neighboring properties, the development proposal shall not be
                         approved as submitted.

                  C.     Development shall preserve salient natural features of a site,
                         minimizing grading and cut and fill operations, ensure conformity
                         with natural topography, and retain natural vegetation and trees to
                         the maximum extent practicable in order to create the least erosion
                         potential and handle adequately the volume and rate of velocity of
                         surface water runoff.


                  d.     Natural drainage patterns shall be protected and incorporated into
                         site design.

                  e.     Site preparation, including stripping of vegetative cover and grading,
                         shall be undertaken so that no individual building site is stripped of
                         its vegetation cover more than thirty (30) days prior to commencement
                         of construction.


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                      f.    Disturbed soils shall be stabilized and revegetated or seeded as soon
                            as practicable.

                      9.    In no case shall stormwater be diverted to another property either
                            during site preparation or after development.

                      h.    The amount and velocity of runoff from a site after development shall
                            approximate its pre-development characteristics.

               POLICY 38          THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE PROTECTION
                                  OF GROUND WATER SUPPLIES IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE
                                  VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


               POLICY 39          THE TRANSPORT, STORAGE, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF
                                  SOLID WASTES, PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS WASTES, WITHIN
                                  COASTAL AREAS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SUCH A MANNER
                                  SO AS TO PROTECT SURFACE WATER SUPPLY, RECREATION
                                  AREAS, AND SCENIC RESOURCES.

               POLICY 39A         THE STORAGE, TREATMENT, AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID
                                  WASTES, PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS WASTES SHALL BE
                                  PROHIBITED WITHIN THE VILLAGE.


               POLICY 39B         THE SHIPMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTES THROUGH THE
                                  VILLAGE SHALL BE PROHIBITED.


               Explanation of Policy

               The definition of terms "solid wastes" and "solid waste management facilities" are
               taken from New York's Solid Waste Management Act (Environmental Conservation
               Law, Article 27). Solid wastes include sludges from air or water pollution control
               facilities, demolition and construction debris, and industrial and commercial
               wastes. The term "hazardous waste" is defined under Policy 8. Hazardous wastes
               include unwanted by-products of manufacturing processes generally characterized
               as being flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.

               No storage, treatment, or disposal of solid wastes is permitted in the Village of
               Youngstown waterfront area.       Any transportation of solid wastes, with the
               exception of hazardous wastes, in the waterfront must comply with State and
               Federal regulations and ensure the protection of the Village's coastal resources.
               Transportation of hazardous wastes is prohibited within the Village.

               POLICY 40          EFFLUENT DISCHARGE FROM MAJOR STEAM ELECTRIC
                                  GENERATING AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES INTO COASTAL
                                  WATERS WILL NOT BE UNDULY INJURIOUS TO FISH AND
                                  WILDLIFE AND SHALL CONFORM TO STATE WATER QUALITY
                                  STANDARDS.












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            Explanation of why Policy is not Applicable

            The Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program incorporates the air quality
            policies and programs developed for the State by the Department of Environmental
            Conservation pursuant to the Clean Air Act and State Laws on air quality. The
            requirements of the Clean Air Act are the minimum air quality control requirements
            applicable within the coastal area.

            To the extent possible, the state Implementation Plan will be consistent with the
            lands and water use policies of this LWRP. conversely, program decisions with
            regard to land and water use and any recommendations with regard to specific
            sites for major new or expanded industrial, energy, transportation, or commercial
            facilities will reflect an assessment of their compliance with the air quality
            requirements of the State Implementation Plan.

            POLICY 41          LAND USE OR DEVELOPMENT IN THE COASTAL AREA WILL
                               NOT CUASE NATIONAL OR STATE AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
                               TO BE VIOLATED.


            Explanation of Policy

            The Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program incorporates the air quality
            policies and programs developed for the State by the Department of Environmental
            Conservation pursuant to the Clean Air Act and State Laws on air quality. The
            requi7.ements of the Clean Air Act are the minimum air quality control requirements
            applicable within the coastal area.

            To the extent possible, the State Implementation Plan will be consistent with the
            lands and water use policies of this LWRP. Conversely, program decisions with
            regard to land and water use and any recommendations with regard to specific
            sites for major new or expanded industrial, energy transportation, or commercial
            facilities will reflect an assessment of their compliance with the air quality
            requirements of the State Implementation Plan.

            POLICY 42          COASTAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES WILL BE CONSIDERED IF
                               THE STATE RECLASSIFIES, LAND AREA PURSUANT TO THE
                               PREVENTIONOF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION REGULATIONS
                               OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT.


            Explanation of Policy


            The policies of the State and the Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
            concerning proposed land and water uses will be taken into account prior to any
            action to change prevention of significant deterioration land classifications in the
            coastal area or adjacent area.

            In addition, the Department of State will provide the Department of Environmental
            Conservation with recommendations for proposed prevention of significant
            deterioration and classification designations based upon State and local coastal
            management programs.




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             POLICY 43       THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE GENERATION
                             OF ACID RAIN PRECURSORS IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE
                             VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.


             POLICY 44       THE    STATE COASTAL       POLICY    REGARDING THE
                             PRESERVATION OF WETLANDS IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE
                             VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN.
































































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                                       SECTION IV
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           A. INTRODUCTIO


           The proposed land uses for the Village are intended to translate the policies
           contained in Section III into a cohesive physical plan.       The tilile period for
           implementation is ten years (i.e. Year 2000); however, some of the proposals can
           be carried out immediately.

           It should be stressed. that the uses and projects have been developed as a means
           of implementing the waterfront policies. The formulation of the proposed uses is
           a result of a process that blends the policy statements with an evaluation of the
           development constraints and potential of particular areas.          Potentials and
           constraints are determined by numerous factors, including environmental
           considerations, phy  sical barriers to development, adjacent land use patterns,
           market demand, and available public financial assistance.

           B.     COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MODIFICATIO

           The contents    of this Section (Proposed Uses and Projects) and Section V
           (Techniques for Local Implementation of the Program) represent the key
           components of the new Master Plan for the Village through the Year 2000. The
           proposed land uses illustrated in Figure 26, and the Implementation Blueprint
           outlined in Figure 27 provide a sound road map for village developrvent and
           enhancement over the next ten years. In essence, the entire LWRP represents a
           master plan and, for the entire Village replaces the 1972 Plan as the official plan
           for the Village of Youngstown.

           Kj_.   PROPOSED LAND USES AND PROJECTS

           The following narrative provides a general description of proposed land uses for
           the entire Village. As mentioned above,..given market conditions and the phasing
           of public improvements, full achievement of the recommendations is not likely to
           occur until the Year 2000. Reference should be made to Figure 25 for graphic
           description of the short and long term proposals, and to Figure 26 for a
           generalized comprehensive, land use plan for the Village.

           For clarity, the land use narrative is divided between these areas: 1) Village
           Center 2) Water Street/Ferry Street 3) North Shoreline 4) South Shoreline,
           and 5) outlying Areas. These are graphically outlined on Figure 25A.

           1.     Villacre Center: The Village Center, which is bounded on the west by the
                  rear property lines of uses on the west side of Main Street, Hinman Street
                  on the south, Third Street to the east, and William Street to the north will
                  continue as the commercial and municipal center of the Village. Residential
                  uses are to be encouraged above commercial uses wherever appropriate.
                  High density housing should also continue at certain locations within the
                  Village Center. The proper mixing of residental and commercial uses can
                  create continuous activity within the area and reinforce it as the Village
                  Center.

                  Another important recommendation for this area is the encouragement of uses
                  which are enhanced by a waterfront location to 16cate on the west side of
                  Main street. This recognizes the limited commercial land which is available
                  for those types of uses that can better profit from a location close to the
                  water.   In addition, since Main Street provides a direct vehicle and

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                      pedestrian link to Fort Niagara State Park, it is important that land be
                      available for retail uses which would benefit by the street traffic generated
                      by the Park. Although such traffic is currently limited, full implementation
                      of the LWRP would result in some modest increases in people using Main
                      Street.


                      The types of water-enhanced uses recommended for the area include
                      restaurants, fish and boat supply stores, specialty/boutique establishments,
                      residential or professional office uses located above the first floor, overnight
                      lodging accommodations, and water- enhanced recreation (e.g. passive
                      parks/rest areas).

                      A further goal of the Village's Local Water Revitalization Program is to
                      improve the physical appearance of the Village Center. Such improvements
                      in combination with other program recommendations relative to tourism
                      promotion (see Section V) will aid in attracting a modest increase in
                      commercial traffic.    The Village should undertake a commercial building
                      facade improvement program and investigate the feasibility of a public
                      promenade along Main Street leading from Hinman Street all the way to the
                      Fort Niagard State Park entrance. This would include a coordinated system
                      of street planters, lighting fixtures, benches, trash receptacles, and
                      possibly sidewalk pavers. It would also include burying the overhead utility
                      poles along Main Street.

                      Although parking is not currently a major problem, except during peak
                      suminer weekends or major events sponsored by the Youngstown Yacht Club,
                      it is likely that demand for parking space will gradually increase. This will
                      be especially true if the Yacht Club eliminates their parking facility in the
                      Water Street/Ferry Street area. Any additional parking should be located
                      in the eastern areas of the Village Center. Locations where such parking
                      are appropriate include three existing private lots adjacent to the B-Kwik
                      Food Store, Marine Midland Bank and St. Bernard Catholic Church. These
                      lots contain over 100 spaces and are often vacant. Although the lots may
                      have to be leased, it is a sound alternative to building a new municipal lot.

                      The only land within the Village Center which could accommodate new public
                      parking is the vacant .50 acre parcel at the northeast corner of Main and
                      Hinman Streets. This parcel is much more valuable for future commercial
                      uses, especially if the demand for Village retail space experiences a modest
                      increase.


                      The .75 acre parcel occupied by the Department of Public Works adjacent to
                      Falkner Park could be utilized for 50-60 public parking spaces if the DPW
                      facilities were relocated to an outlying section of the Village. This would
                      permit the elimination of parking on parcels along main Street and provide
                      new parking space for Falkner Park, while opening on-street parking along
                      Main Street for Constitution Park.


                      Due to the high cost of relocating the DPW facilities, it should only be
                      pursued if the use of outlying lots proves unworkable.

                      It is also suggested that the Village explore the placement of ten parking
                      spaces along the south property line within Falkner Park. Such spaces
                      would serve both Constitution and Falkner Parks.            It would require,

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                  however, relocating and/or eliminating some of th& playground eqUipMent in
                  order to accommodate the new use. Such new parking will be needed once
                  Constitution Park is fully developed and VWage residants begin seeking
                  parking spaces close to the gazebo area. The only alternative is parking
                  next to the bluff, adjacent to the gazebo. However, this would dominate the
                  small area currently available for public enjoyment and detract from the
                  scenic quality of the site. Figure 27 illustrates this concept.

                  A further land use proposal for the Village Center area pertains,to public
                  access. It is important to decrease pedestrian traffic walking along Water
                  Street to reach either the Waterfront Park or Yacht Club. In addition, the
                  lack of parking space off Water Street suggests that a public stairway,
                  utilizing and adjacent to the existing Village utility right-of-Way, is
                  appropriate. This would directly link Waterfront Park with the municipal
                  parking lot on Hinman Street and improve the Park's accessibility to Village
                  residents. In addition, should Yacht Club parking become more limited in
                  the Water Street/Ferry Street area, the stairway would service Yacht Club
                  patrons, boaters, and fishermen, as well. The Village has already obtailied
                  easement rights for such a stairway from the Yacht Club.

                  Finally, a public stairway would permit eliminating six parking spaces at
                                   allowing their conversion (200 square feet) into pzrk land.
                  Waterfront Park


                  In order to better link Constitution Park with Falkner Park, consideration
                  was given to closing Main Street. for 200 feet (See Figure 28). This would
                  result in the physical linkage of the two parks but also create two cul-de-
                  sacs, require some property acquisition to allow properturn around space,
                  eliminate the improved vehicle linkage with Fort Niagara State Park promoted
                  by the promenade concept, and add a new 1,600 foot public right-of- way
                  to the Village street system.    The Niagara County Department of Public
                  Works has indicated. that the County would likely require the Village to take
                  over the section of Main Street from the State Park to Falkner Park if the
                  above proposal were pursued.

                  Given the above negative impacts of such a proposal, it is not recommended
                  in the short term. It is suggested, however, that pavement markinas and
                  cautionary signs be placed on Main Street to better allow pedestrian
                  crossing. During major events when public use of the two parks is at a
                  peak, the Village should consider periodically cordoning off Main Street to
                  through traffic, which would help improve pedestrian flow. Should use of
                  Constitution Park be limited over the next few years, even after the land is
                  fully developed, the Village should consider alternative design schemes
                  which would link the two public areas.

           2.     Water Street/Ferry Street: The Water Street/Ferry Street area includes the
                  most active shoreline uses in the Village, as well as two public waterfront
                  parks.

                  Constitution Park, located at the north end of this area, represents a
                  primary opportunity for enhancing public access to the River edge and
                  opening a significant scenic vista. If the land is designed, sensitively, the
                  Park will serve as a Village landmark to non-residents in the same manner
                  that the Yacht Club currently does.



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                       The critical task facing the Village is to undergo a comprehensive urban
                       design process prioi to developing the waterside and upland areas. Issues
                       which must be addressed include:


                       0     The feasibility of terracing the slope to provide a series of viewing
                             points from the gazebo down to the waterside area.

                       0     Proper placement of pedestrian access (trail or stairway) from the
                             gazebo to the base of the bluff.

                       0     Access for the elderly, and disabled, as well as for emergency and
                             maintenance vehicles to the waterside area.


                       0     Provision of new parking in Falkner Park.

                       0     Reuse of the 'Low-level building in the waterside area to accommodate
                             restrooms and possibly serves as a local fishing museum. The latter
                             would exhibit historical information concerning the nature of the Lower
                             River fi.shery and possibly other material concerning the history of the
                             Vill-age as a waterfront community.

                       0     Utility connections.

                       0     Demolition of the residential structure at the lower section of the
                             bluff. This would only be done if the structure is deemed to have no
                             national or State historic significance. Should such significance be
                             revealed, then alternative means of preserving the structure will be
                             explored.

                       0     Proper placement of water- dependent recreation uses;           such as
                             fishing access points, transient boat tie ups, and scenic viewing
                             areas.


                       The area immediately south of Constitution Park is in private ownership.
                       Certain overflow uses from the Yacht Club activities, such as parking and
                       boat storage, do occupy the parcel. Such uses should continue, but be laid
                       out in an attractive design to better transition the Park activities from the
                       more active uses occurring at the Yacht Club.

                       The area immediately south of the parcel mentioned in the previous
                       paragraph is owned by the Youngstown Yacht Club and has a concessionaire
                       agreement with RCR Yachts, Inc. It is primarily used for Yacht Club
                       parking, boat servicing and storage. During the winter months, the land
                       is used to store many,of the boats moored in the River during the summer
                       season.   Limited vehicle access into the parking areas and Village land
                       should be maintained.


                       Proposed uses in this area include a gradual phasing out of some Yacht Club
                       parking spaces and a conversion to more water-dependent or enhanced
                       .recreation uses (e.g. picnic areas, pool within existing slip). The actual
                       type of recreation use is subject to the long term needs of the Yacht Club.





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                  The existing access off Water Street leeding to Constitution Park is narrow,
                  unimproved and creates safety problems for vahicles turning right off Water
                  Street onto the right-of-way. It is recommended that the existing road be
                  widened slightly to better accommodate two way traffic and emergency, as
                  well as maintenance vehicles which will need access to the public park. The
                  owner of the road should be encouraged to pave the road in order to provide
                  better driving conditions during wet weather and the winter season.
                  Discussions should occur with the Yacht Club to determine if an arrangement
                  could be made to improve the road and provide a stairway from the Hinman
                  Street parking lot to Water Street.

                  Cradle storage of boats is a by-product of a marine yard operation. RCR
                  Yachts is conscious of their poor appearance but, due to the high cost and
                  problem of locating a suitable off-site storage area, it is not cost effective
                  to move the wooden storage frames. The Village, through Constitution Park
                  design and implementation of the proposed Waterfront District Zoning
                  regulations, should promote the proper screening of this area from the
                  public viewing sites off Constitution Park and from the harbor itself.

                  The remaining land in the Water Street/Ferry Street area is proposed for
                  continued water-dependent recreation type uses with some supportive
                  commercial uses, as well. The latter includes small marine supply services,
                  Yacht Club restaurant, etc.      The former U.S. Customs building at the
                  Village's Waterfront Park should be removed ii-i order to better utilize park
                  land. As mentioned in the Inventory and Analysis Section, the location of
                  the building effectively blocks 35% of usable park space. The building's
                  removal would permit installation of additional picnic tables, benches, etc.

           3.     North Shoreline: Proposed uses continue the existing residential pattern
                  with a mix of single family and multi-family housing.

                  The public promenade leading from the Village Center to the Fort
                  Niagara State Park entrance would continue through this area. Finally, the
                  Niagara Street end is located off Main Street and offers a good vista of the
                  harbor and Niagara-On- The- Lake, Ontario.       It is recommended that the
                  Village -acquire the necessary property rights to this 7,000 square foot
                  parcel and provide public benches for viewing the Lower River area. In
                  addition, detailed historic plaques explaining the Salt Battery and its role
                  in the history of Youngstown could be placed more prominently within the
                  street end than the existing roadside marker.

           4.     South Shoreline: Propo ed land uses include a continuation of the existing
                  single fa,.uilV residential pattern with forest/brushland continuing along the
                  bluff and in the southeast section.

                  The Front, Elliott, and Campbell Street ends should remain vacant.
                  However, the Village should periodically trim and selectively cut the
                  vegetation growing up from the bluff to open the vistas for motorists and
                  pedestrians walking along Main Street.

           5.     Outlying Area: As was noted in the Inventory and Analysis Section, the
                  Village will experience minor population growth through the Year 1`12000. The
                  200 additional re Isidents will create a demand for approximately 86 new
                  housing units occupying about 20 acres.

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                       In order to accommodate new residential growth, the LWRP proposes that the
                       Village promote the conversion of certain vacant land parcels to single-
                       family residential and multi-family residential uses.     This will permit a
                       proper aLixing of residential types which will be required given the declining
                       household size in the Village and the current trend toward smaller housing
                       units. The latter has been experienced throughout the region due to a
                       rising elderly population, single person households, etc.

                       The following summarizes those areas where new residential growth should
                       be channeled.


                       a.    Multi-family housing is proposed for ten acres iii the north-central
                             area, off Lake Street and adjacent to the Youngstown Village Square
                             complex. This will concentrate new townhouse or garden apartment
                             development in this section. The area is well buffered from single
                             family neighborhoods due to the open fields on the north and east,
                             Fort Niagara State Park on the west, and the existing multi-family
                             development to the south.

                       b.    Residential uses should be encouraged in the large', vacant parcels
                             located between Brookshier and Lockport Streets, Lockport and Oak
                             Streets, and Oak and Church Streets. These parcels total 44 acres.
                             The primary housing type proposed is single family residential with
                             some multi-family housing recommended north of Oak Street.

                             It should be noted that the proposed land use plan (see Figure 26)
                             results in changing 54 acres of fore st/brushland to a residential
                             category. This is 34 acres more than is currently projected as needed
                             within the Village to the Year 2000. In order to satisfy the housing
                             needs of the Village at reasonable prices, it is important to have an
                             excess supply of new residential areas identified within Village
                             planning documents.     This insures that real estate prices do not
                             escalate, as they might if only a limited supply of land were available
                             to accommodate new housing construction. Thus, 54 acres of land
                             proposed for new residential growth is appropriate for Village
                             planning purposes.

                             Finally, the vacant parcels proposed for new residential growth are
                             located primarily in interior blocks. There development will promote
                             a policy of infill, and thereby avoid costly sprawl development in
                             outlying areas, creating a more concentrated Village Center, and
                             discouraging construction on these lands next to the Robert Moses
                             Parkway interchange with Lockport Street.            The latter would
                             encourage residents to leave the Village for Lewiston whenever any
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             A.     LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE LWRP


             The Village of Youngstown has several mechanisms to implenent the LWRP. The
             following paragraphs describe existing and proposed techniques whicl-i will be used
             to further implementation of the waterfront policies.

             1.     Existinct Local Laws and Regulations


                    a.      Building Code (Adopted as amended 12/4/57)

                            The purpose of this code is to ensure that all new structures or major
                            alterations to existing structures are constructed in a sound manner
                            and comply with generally accepted design standards.                   The code
                            requires a permit prior to new or substantial alterations to existing
                            structures.


                            The code implements the following policy:

                            W      Policy 1 Re: Revitalization of Main Street/Lockport Street
                                   Area.


                                   Policy 2 Re: Water Dependent Uses in the Ferry Streat/'1:4ater
                                   Street Area.


                                   Section 3a (3) of the Building Code requires a permit for signs,
                                   enclosed buildings, and building alterations exceeding 25% of the
                                   structures value.        This will allow the building inspector to
                                   review applications in light of these guidelines pertaining to
                                   signs, facades, building height, usable.floor space, use, and
                                   fuel storage facilities.

                            (ii)   Policy 11 Re: Flood Hazard Areas.

                                   Section 3a (3) of the Building Code requires permits for
                                   virtually all construction. This will insure that structures in
                                   designated flood hazard areas are consistent with the provisions
                                   of policy 11.

                            (iii)  Policy 12A Re:        Bluff Protection and Policy 37 Re: Storm
                                   Drainage.

                                   Section 3a (3) of the Building Code allows the Building
                                   Inspector to examine proposed structures on the bluff to insure
                                   that those guidelines in Polices 12A and 37 and reinforced in the
                                   Village Zoning Ordinance are properly adhered to.

                            (iv)   Policy 14 Re: Construction of Structures

                                   Section 3 (a  ) (3)(d) of the Building Code specifically indicates
                                   that retaining walls require permit, as well as all other
                                   construction activity. This will provide a local. inspection of
                                   construction work and insure that the construction technique..
                                   design and location are appropriate for a waterfront area, an(f,


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                                       is done in a manner which ensures no measurable increase in
                                       erosion or flooding.

                                (v)    Policy 25 Re: Scenic Vistas

                                       Section 3a (3) requires most construction in proximity to the
                                       Village's scenic vistas to obtain a permit.        In issuing such
                                       permits the Building Inspector will insure that those guidelines
                                       noted in Policy 25 are adhered.

                         b.     Chaipter VIII-A of Village Code Book-Local Law Entitled "Removal an
                                .Repair of Dangerous or Unsafe Buildings' 12/3/59-Adoption)              This
                                law gives the Village authority to remove or repair buildings which
                                become unsafe or dangprous to the public.

                                The law aids in impipmenting the following policies:

                                (i)    Policy 1 Re: Revitalize the Main Street/Lockport Street -area.

                                       The law provides a procedure to address conditions which would
                                       hamper Village plans to create an attractive promenade and
                                       otherwise improve the marketability of the Main Street/ Lockport
                                       Street area.


                                (ii)   Policy 25 Re: Protecting Scenic Resources

                                       Since dangerous structures often detract from the visual
                                       environment, this local authority can play a direct role in
                                       carrying out the above policies.

                         C.     Chalpter XIX - of Vfflglge Code Book - Local LaA Entitle "Removal of
                                Fire and Health Hazards and Weeds (8/20/65- Adoption)


                                The law is similar to the provision noted above, however it focuses on
                                unsafe outdoor conditions.


                                The law aids in implementing policy 25 for those reasons previously
                                noted.


                         d.     Chapter VI of Village Code Book - Local J!aw Entitled "Zoning
                                Ordinancell (AdoT)ted as amended 1986). The ordinance regulates the
                                type, location, size and bulk of land uses within the Village.

                                The ordinance aids in implementing the following policies.

                                (i)    The Water Street/Ferry Street area is classified as a Waterfront
                                       District.   The Waterfront Commercial 1 and 2 Districts are
                                       located along Main Street (See Figure 29). Zoning regulations
                                       limit uses to activities which are dependent or enhanced by a
                                       waterfront location.


                                       The majority of permitted uses are recreation oriented. The
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                               0     Since permitted uses include boat launches, yacht clubs,
                                     public recreation, and other water dependent uses on
                                     parcels having frontage on the Niagara River, the Zoning
                                     Ordinance partially implements Policy 2A and 2B which
                                     calls for the maintenance or promotion of water dependent
                                     or enhanced uses west of Main Street within the Village
                                     Center.


                               0     It also directly implements Policy 21A which gives priority
                                     to water- dependent and enhanced recreation in the water
                                     Street/Ferry area, since those recreation uses listed in
                                     the above paragraph are the only permitted uses on
                                     waterfront rparcels.

                        (ii)   Height and bulk requirements within the Commercial Restricted
                               District (i.e. Section 2-04213) prohibit structures from being
                               placed above the ground level of the Niagara River high bank.
                               In addition, no structures can be erected which substantially
                               restrict or block the vista or view of the River from Water
                               Street. These provisions aid in implementing Policy 25 relative
                               to protecting scenic vistas at Constitution Park.

                        (iii)  The south shoreline vista extending approximately 400 feet north
                               from the Village's south boundary is zoned R-40. A minimum
                               residential lot size of 40,000 square feet is established with a
                               60 foot front yard requirement. These requirements, in effect,
                               prohibit construction in the scenic vista area illustrated oil
                               Figure 13 due to the narrow land area between Route 18F and
                               the River. Thus, Policy 25, relative to preserving scenic vistas
                               is partially implemented by this zoning provision.

                 e.     Local  Law No. 8 of 1977 - Youngstown Subdivision Regulations
                        (Adopted November. 1977). The regulations ensure the proper design
                        and integration of, both major and minor, subdivisions of land with
                        Village utilities, streets, and adjacent land uses.

                        The subdivision regulations aid in implementing the following LWRP
                        policies:

                        (i)    Section 17 requires that major subdivisions must include storm
                               drainage plans which are consistent with the Village's
                               comprehensive village drainage study. Although the latter has
                               yet to be prepared, the consistency provision will assist in
                               implementing Policy 33A which deals with storm drainage
                               management. The completion of a Village drainage study is a
                               recommendation of the LWRP


                        (h)    Section 14(d) prohibits plotting of land subject to flooding for
                               any use that might aggravate the flood hazard. This aids in
                               implementing Policy 11 which deals with flood hazard protection.
                               Since new development parcels cannot be formed out of existing
                               plots within the flood hazard area, the potential for property
                               damage and endangerment of human life is minimized.


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                               (iii) Section 17(A-D) contains the following storm drainage design
                                      requirements for major subdivisiuri-s (i.e. five or more lots)

                                      (1)   Each major subdivision must be related to the drainage
                                            pattern affecting the areas involved, with proper
                                            provision made for adequate storm drainage facilities.
                                            Storm drainage plans must reflect potential surface runoff
                                            within the drainage area after development, and must
                                            comply with the requirements of the Village Engineer, the
                                            Board, and the comprehensive Village drainage study.

                                      (2)   Grades must be set so as to drain storm water away from
                                            planned improvements on each lot and into swales,
                                            ditches, culverts or other drainage facilities that conduct
                                            the storm drainage into the underground storm drainage
                                            system or into a natural watercourse.

                                      (3)   If a major subdivision is traversed by a watercourse,
                                            drainage way, channel, or stream, a storm sewer easement
                                            or drainage right-of -way conforming substantially with the
                                            line of such watercourse must be provided. The width
                                            of the easement or right-of-way must be approved by the
                                            Village Engineer and the Board with due regard to ease
                                            of maintenance -


                                      (4)   Storm drainage facilities must be of sufficient capacity to
                                            handle not only the anticipated discharge from the
                                            property being subdivided, but also the anticipated runoff
                                            that might occur if property at a higher elevation in the
                                            drainage area is developed.

                                      Minor subdivisions (i.e. not more than four lots) must comply
                                      with items -2 and 4 above.


                                      The storm drai  nage provisions aid in implementing Policy 33
                                      regarding use of best management practices to control storm
                                      water runoff into the Niagara River.            The subdivision
                                      regulations establish clear guidelines intended to control the
                                      negative impacts excessive storm water can cause such as soil
                                      erosion, downstream flooding, sedimentation of water courses,
                                      and over-use of existing storm drainage systems.

                               (iv)   Section 21 requires that all utilities be installed below ground
                                      level. This will aid in implementing Policy 1 regarding the
                                      revitalization of the Water Street/ Lockport Street area and
                                      development of a public promenade.        overhead utility lines
                                      cause an intrusion into the visual landscape and can work
                                      against the Village's goal of revitalizing the area.             A
                                      requirement to bury the lines will complement other Village
                                      public improvements to improve the corridors aesthetic appeal.

                        f.     Flood Damage Prevention Local Law - 11/87. The purpose of the law
                               is to minimize public and private losses from flooding in areas
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                              and specific standards for construction techniques to be used within
                              such areas.


                              The law implements the following policies

                              (i)     Policy 11 Re: Siting of buildings to minimize property and
                                      personal damage.        Section 5 includes standards regarding
                                      anchoring,      construction       materials,      utility     placement,
                                      encroachment and specific standards for residential and non-
                                      residential use. These are all intended to implement Policy 11.

                              (A)     Policy 14 Re: Construction of Erosion Protection structures in
                                      a manner Which Ensures no Measurable Increase in Flooding.
                                      Section 4.2 recruires a Development Permit before construction
                                      can occur in special flood hazard areas. The law requires that
                                      the Development Permit application be certified by a licensed
                                      engineer or architect indicating that the non-residential flood-
                                      proofed structure meets the law's flood proofing criteria. The
                                      latter includes a requirement that the cumulative effect of any
                                      proposed development (e. g. erosion control structure) when
                                      coinbined with existing or proposed development, shall not
                                      increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than
                                      one foot at any point.

                              (iji)   Policy 33 Re: Storm water Runoff Control. Section 5.1-3(3)
                                      establishes a standard that new and replacement sanitary sewage
                                      systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of
                                      flood waters. This will help eliminate problems of excess flows
                                      through the Village's sanitary system during high water periods
                                      thus causing untreated discharges into streams or other water
                                      sources.


               2. Additional Local Laws and Reciulations Adopted to Implement the LWRP


                      a.      zoning Map Revisions (See Figure 29)


                              M       The Waterfront District replaces          the Commercial Restricted
                                      District.


                              (ii)    The designation of Waterfront Park        as within a Public Facilities
                                      District has been replaced with its       inclusion in the Waterfront
                                      District.


                              (iii)   The Waterfront Commercial I and              2 Districts replace the
                                      Commercial District on the east and          west side of Main Street
                                      between Hinman Street and approximately William Street.

                              (iv)    The land area directly north and east of the Youngstown Village
                                      Square Apartments should be rezoned from RCL-3 to R-8A
                                      reflecting its proposed use for multi-family development.

                              (v)     The land zoned RCL-3 in all sections of the Village, except the
                                      land between Oak and Lockport Streets, should be rezoned to
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                                        within -the interior blocks, rather than in the cutlying areas.
                                        The R-40 classification should be considered temporary until
                                        development pressure reaches that section of the Village.

                                 (vi)   A Waterfront Bluff Overlay District has been added coinciding
                                        with the area described in the Explanation to Policy 12.

                         b.      Zonincf ordinance Revisions- There were three major revisions to the
                                 Zoning ordinance. The first creates a Waterfront District in the Water
                                 Street/Ferry Street area. Water-dependent uses would be permitted
                                 with a site plan requirement for most activities. A condition of site
                                 plan approval by the Planning Board is the use's consistency with the
                                 LWRP. See Attachment A for the specific text of the Zoning revisions.

                                 The zoning change implements the following policies to a greater
                                 degree than the existing CR District:

                                 W      Policies 2, 2A and 2B Re:               Water-dependent and water-
                                        enhanced uses.


                                        The permitted uses clearly carry out the above policies.

                                        The second major zoning proposal is the creation of the
                                        Waterfront Commercial 1 and 2 Districts along portions of Main
                                        Street in the Village Center. Uses which can benefit from a site
                                        having a waterfront view will be permitted on the west side of
                                        Main Street (Waterfront Commercial 1 District).                      Design
                                        standards relative to building height, signs, utilities and
                                        landscaping will help create an attractive commercial corridor.

                                 (ii)   Policies 1, 1A and 1B Re: Revitalize the Village Center.

                                        The encouragement of water-enhanced commercial uses along the
                                        west side of Main Street rather than convenience retail uses will
                                        open tip some land for modest retail growth. The requirement
                                        for site plan approval will foster a comprehensive review of most
                                        development proposals to ensure that their location, design and
                                        impact further the above policy.

                                 (iii)  P(DliCy 2B re: Water-enhanced uses.

                                        The permitted uses for the west side of the bluff clearly carry
                                        out Policy 2B, since restaurants, boutiques/ specialty shops, and
                                        village inns are given priority.

                                 (iv)   Policy 25 Re: Scenic Vista.

                                        The design incentives recommended in the ordinance for uses
                                        which are able to incorporate public viewing areas into their
                                        design will aid in implementing the scenic vista element of Policy
                                        25.

                         The third major zoning proposal is the inclusion of a Waterfront Bluff
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                   recognizes the value of the bluff for scenic enjoyment and erosion
                   protection. Limitations on development, in terms of type and construction
                   method, are included in the proposed changes. Basically, bluff cuts needed
                   for structures, roadways, etc. would be prohibited. However, stairways
                   and construction needed for public access would be allowed subject to design
                   guidelines, as well as movable structures.        S 'ite plan approval would be
                   required for most development.

                   The bluff regulations implement the following policies:

                          (i)    Policy 12A RE: Bluff protection
                                 The use of regulations and design guidelines are intended to
                                 protect the bluff.

                                 Policy 14 Re: Insure no increase in erosion from construction.

                          (ii)   Policy 17 Re:     use of non-structural measures to control
                                 erosion.
                                 The bluff regulation is a non-structural measure.

                          (W)    Policies 25 and 25A Re:      Scenic resources.    Because of the
                                 vistas from the landslide edge of the bluff off Constitution Park,
                                 the area extending 400 feet north from the Village's south
                                 boundary, and the Village street ends which are of local
                                 importance, the prohibition of uses on the bluff which would
                                 block views or create an intrusion onto the natural bluff
                                 landscape in these areas will aid in implementing this policy.

                   C.     Local Consistency Law: In order to expand the scope of local reviews
                          under the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality
                          Review Act (SEQR), it is proposed that the Village adopt a local
                          consistency law. (See Attachment B).                          11,

                          The new law requires all Type I and unlisted actions (as defined by
                          the SEQR implementation regulations) that would be                directly
                          undertaken. apT,)roved or funded by the Village to be reviewed by the
                          Board of Trustees for consistency with the Village of Youngstown
                          LWRP. The law further prohibits such actions from being carried out,
                          unless the lead agency determines that the action is consistent with
                          the general intent of the LWRP.           The Local Consistency Law
                          implements all of the local waterfront policies through Section 2). 2
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               B.     OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ACTIONS NEC13SSARY TO IMPIXNENT THE
                      LWRP.

               Reference should be made to Figure 30 which provides a blueprint for implementing
               the Village's LWRP over the next 10 years. The following narrative provides more
               specific information about how each action furthers the implementation of LWRP
               policies.

               1.     Local Government Actions Necessary to ImWement the LWRP

                      a.     constitution Park Improvementrz will occur following completion of a
                             detailed design. This project is described more fully in Section IV.
                             Such improvements will aid in implementing Policy 2A (re: Maintain
                             water dependent recreation uses in the Water Street/Ferry Street
                             area); Policy 9A (re: Improving access to Water Street/Ferry Street
                             area for fishing); Policy 19A (re: Improve access to Constitution
                             Park);.- -Policies 21A_and 21B (re:          Encourage . water-dependent
                             recreation at Constitution Park, and Policy 25A (re: Protect scenic
                             vistas at Constitution Park).

                      b      Vehicle Accesg Improvements to Constitution Park as described in
                             Section IV will. allow public access and safer vehicle travel along the
                             unimproved right-of-way into Constitution Park. Such access will be
                             limited to elderly and handicapped groups, as well as maintenance
                             vehicles. This will aid in implementing Policy 19(re: Improve access
                             to Constitution Park), and Policy 20 (re: Provide access to public
                             lands at the water's edge).

                      C.     Waterfront Park Imimovements include relocating the old customs
                             building in order to open up an additional 7,500 square feet of park
                             space. This will provide more water-dependent recreation space
                             thereby implementing Policy 21A and 21B(re:              Encourage water-
                             dependent recreation at Waterfront Park).
                             The elimination of six parking spaces will also open up 200 sq@are feet
                             of new park land.

                      d.     The Hinman Street Stairw         will link the municipal parking lot with
                             the Water Street recreation uses. , Thus, it will improve pedestrian
                             access to the"waterfront and aid in implementing Policy 19A (re:'
                             Improve access to Waterfront Park) and Policy 20 (re: Provide access
                             to public lands at the water's edge).

                      e.     The Village Center Facade                       will improve the physical
                             appearance of businesses along Main Street and Lockport Street,
                             thereby enhancing the area's attractiveness to tourists and Village
                             shoppers.     It will therefore aid in implementing Policy 1A (re:
                             Revitalize the Main Street/Lockport Street area).

                      f.     The Main Street Promenade will create a pleasant visual environment
                             from the Village Center to the Fort Niagara State Park entrance. It
                             will also serve as a formal link between the two activities. Policy 1A
                             (re: Revitalize the Main Street/Lockport Street area) will be partially
                             implemented through this project.

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                   9.     Improvements to the Niagara Street End will provide public access to
                          a scenic vista of the River and Niagara- On- T he- Lake, Ontario. Thus,
                          Policy 25A (re: Enhance scenic vistas) will be implemented through
                          this action, as well as Policy 21B (re:           New... water-enhanced
                          recreation uses will be provided at ... appropriate Village Street
                          ends. )

                   h.     The Church. CampbeU and E.Uiott Street Ends-selected Cuttinct an
                          CleAring project will open up three scenic vistas to motorists and
                          pedestrians using Route 18F. This will aid in carrying out Policy .15A
                          (re: Enhance scenic vistas).

                   i.     The J!arking Improvements In the Village Cente will permit the
                          removal of parking spaces in the Water Street/Ferry Street area. The
                          latter area could then be converted to recreation uses which are more
                          dependent or enhanced by a shoreline location. Thus, this action
                          would assist in implementing Policy 2A (re: Maintain the mix of water-
                          dependent commercial and recreation uses in the Water Street/Ferry
                          Street area), and Policy 21A (re: Priority to water-dependent and
                          enhanced recreation in Water Street/Ferry street area) -

                   i.     The proposed Historic Resources Survey. as described in the
                          explanation to Policy 23B will serve as the initial local implementation
                          action necessary to carry out Policy 23B.

                   k.     The proposed Village Drainage Study will aid in implementing Policy
                          33A (re: Best management practices for storm drainage control). It
                          will also serve as a planning tool during subdivision review.

                   1.     The Tourist Circuit Conce as discussed in the 1986 Niagara Cgunty
                          Economic Development Strategy is recommended for implementation by
                          the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency. such "circuits"
                          would link currently distant points of interest in the County such as
                          the Niagara Gorge, Erie Canal, Historic Lockport, Youngstown
                          Harbor, etc - They would become part of a formal tour promoted by
                          Niagara County tourism promotion agencies to bus tour companies,
                          convention planners, and other similar organizations. This would
                          ifi@@'-rbl,ge retail traffic in the Village and aid in carrying out Policy 1A
                          (re: Revitalize the Main Street/Lockport Street area).

                   M.     A Pedestrian Crossing Syslem is needed across Main Street between
                          Falkner and Constitution Parks. This should be completed by the
                          Niagara County Department of Public Works. At a minimum it should
                          consist of pavement markings, warning signs, and a reduced speed
                          zone.    This will improve pedestrian access to Constitution Park,
                          thereby implementing Policy 19A (re: increase access to Constitution
                          Park). The Village should also cordon off Main Street in this area
                          during major events to better permit pedestrian flow hetween the two
                          parks.

                   11.    The Village has completed an inflow and infiltration stu         relative to
                          their sanitary sewer system. It is now being refined and will result
                          in the identification of specific inflow and infiltration problems and
                          consequent recommendations to address the issues. The completion


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                             of the analysis and implementation of any recommendations will aid in
                             implementing Policy 33A (re: Best management practices for storm
                             drainage control) by reducing the amount of storm water runoff
                             flowing into the Niagara River.

                       0.    A series of design charattes should be developed by the Village
                             dealing with: (a) Village Center Parking, (b) Falkner and Constitution
                             Park linkage and (c) Village Square/Retail Improvements. This could
                             be carried out by students from the School of Environmental Design
                             at SUNY at Buffalo as field lab projects and provide the Village with
                             some innovative physical design proposals.

                       P.    Watar Street Improvements are needed relative to lighting, sidewalks,
                             and other appropriate street furniture.

                2.     Private Actions- Necessary to Implemexxt Jhe LWRP

                       1.    The Youngstown Yacht Club should, in cooperation with the Village,
                             carry out the redevelopment plan. for their property north of Water
                             street. This would include accommodating the limited right-of-way
                             needs of the Village for elderly, handicapped and maintenance vehicles
                             to Constitution Park, and using the current parking area for more
                             water-dependent recreation use.

                       b .   Marine Midland Bank, St. Bernard's Church and B-Kwik Food Store
                             should work with the Village in permitting use of their lots for
                             overflow parking needs during summer weekends. This could be
                             accomplished through a lease arrangement which could be renewed
                             monthly. Thus, if demand for parking does not materialize the Village
                             is not tied into a fixed cost arrangement. once again the additional
                             parking spaces would only be needed i    after parking is reduced on
                             Yacht club property.

                       C.    In order to attract new retail activity and promote necessary capital
                             improvements in the Village Center, a private Business Association
                             should be organized.     Initially, the group should concentrate on
                             working with the Seaway Trail Committee, officials of Fort Niagara
                             State Park, and the County tourism promotion agency in order to
                             encourage bus tours to stop off at Youngstown for meals.             As
                             Constitution Park is developed and the other proposed improvements
                             are made, the Village will become an increasingly attractive place to
                             visit.  Longer stays by area visitors would become more common
                             thereby increasing demand for new retail outlets, overnight lodgings
                             (e.g. bed and breakfast establishments) etc. A Business Association
                             is an essential catalyst for ensuring that the public and private
                             sectors work cooperatively in their pursuit of a more attractive and
                             better utilized village Center.










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            C.    MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE LWRP

            1.    Lead Aciency and Local offiFial: The Board of Trustees shall be considered
                  the lead agency for managing the LWRP, while the Mayor will be the local
                  official responsible for overall program coordination within the Village
                  government.

            2.    Implementation Res*ponsibilities: The following provides a brief overview of
                  how various Village offices will be involved in LWRP implementation.

                  a.    Mayor's office: As lead local official, the Mayor will be responsible
                        for directing Village personnel to utilize the LWRP in their actions,
                        including zoning and environmental review, as well as initiating those
                        other local actions necessary for LWRP implementation.

                  b.    Board of Trustees:     In its role as lead agency for environmental
                        reviews,the Board of Trustees shall be responsible for certifying the
                        consistency of Type I or unlisted actions with the LWRP. The Board
                        of Trustees will also approve capital funding expenditures as required
                        to carry out those actions which are recommended as the responsibility
                        of the Village to implement.

                  C.    Village Building Inspector: Responsibilities shall include enforcing
                        the provisions of the new zoning districts and the Zoning ordinance
                        in general. The Building Inspector shall also assist the Planning
                        Board in reviewing proposed zoning actions for consistency with the
                        LWRP.


                  d.    Planning Board:     Responsibilities include review of Type I and
                        unlisted actions for consistency with the LWRP pursuant to provisions
                        of the proposed Local Consistency Law. Review recommendations will
                        be submitted to the Board of Trustees for their consideration in
                        determining the action's consistency with the LWRP.

            3.    Local Consistency Procedures: Reference should be made to Appendix A
                  (i. e. 7oning Ordinance Amendments) and Appendix B, (i.e. Local
                  Consistency Law).

            4.    Federal and State Action Consistency Review Procedures:

                  Proposed Stated and Federal action occurring within the Village will be
                  reviewed in accordance with procedures developed by the New York State
                  Department of State, and set forth in Appendix C.















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                D.     FINANCIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE-LWRP

                Reference should be made to Figure 30 for a summary of the cost, funding
                sources, and timetable for LWRP implementation.

                Due to the small size of the Village and the subsequent few dollars available for
                discretionary spending, it is important that the Village aggressively pursue
                outside funds to carry out those items listed in Figure 31. Village officials should
                seek assistance in writing grants from the Niagara County Planning and industrial
                Development Agency or the Erie and Niagara Counties Regional Planning Board.
                Both organizations have professional planning staffs which are familiar with
                funding sources and how to apply.

                In the event the above agencies are unable to assist the Village, it is recommended
                that a private planning firm be hired on a per them basis to seek out, apply and,
                if necessary, administer public and/or private foundation grants on behalf of the
                Village.
















































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                                                                PROPOSAL                   LEAD                  T1149TABLE                    ESTIMATED                                 FUNDING
                                                                                                                                               COST (ORDER Or                            SOURCES
                                                                                           AGENCY                                              OF KRGMITUDR)
                                                       1. C n:titution Park            village of            1988    Design                    @300,000                                  W NYS
                                                                0vlopment              Youngstown                     onstruction              $500,000                                  Environmental
                                                                De                                           1989    C                                                                   Ouality Bond Act-
                                                                                                                                                                                         Municipal Park
                                                                                                                                                                                         Element
                                                                                                                                                                                         (b) NYS Coastal
                                                                                                                                                                                         M a n a 9 0 m a n t
                                                                                                                                                                                         program.
                                                                                                                                                                                         (C) Federal Land
                                                                                                                                                                                         a n d W a t a r
                                                                                                                                                                                         C 0 n a.rv.ti.n
                                                                                                                                                                                         Fund .
                                                                                                                                                                                         (d) NYS Aid to
                                                                                                                                                                                         10 al
                                                                                                                                                                                         go ernments.
                                                                                                                                                                                         (a) Village of
                                                                                                                                                                                         Young town

                                                       2.       Vehicle Access         village of            1989                              Not -4ilabl--,                            (a) Private
                                                                Impro ements to        Youngstown                                              Subject to                                (b) Village of
                                                                Constitution Park                                                              agreement                                 Youngstown
                                                                                                                                               between  Yacht
                                                                                                                                               CIband Village

                                                       3. Waterfront Park              Village of            1988                              Force Account                             Village of
                                                                                                                                                                                         Youngstown
                                                                Imp rovements          Youngstown

                                                       4. Hinman Street                Village of            1988                              $20,000                                   W SYS Coastfil
                                                                Stairway               Youngstown                                                                                        M a n a 9 a W a " t
                                                                                                                                                                                         Program
                                                                                                                                                                                         (b) SYS Aid to
                                                                                                                                                                                         LocaIGovern ents
                                                                                                                                                                                         (c) Village of
                                                                                                                                                                                         Youngstown
                                                       5. Village Center               Village of            1989                              f25,000                                   (a) UYS Aid to
                                                                Facade Improvements    Youngstown                                              (Revolving                                Local Governments
                                                                                                                                               Loan Fund)                                (b) Private
                                                       6. Main Street Promenade        Village 0i            1990-91                           $100.000                                  (a) UYS Coastal
                                                                                       Youngstown                                                                                        M a n a 9 a m a n t
                                                                                                                                                                                         Program
                                                                                                                                                                                         (b) NYS Aid to
                                                                                                                                                                                         LocaIGov;rnmente
                                                                                                                                                                                         (,)MYS 0 fice of
                                                                                                                                                                                         Park., Recreation
                                                                                                                                                                                         and Historic
                                                                                                                                                                                         Preservation
                                                                                                                                                                                         (d) Village of
                                                                                                                                                                                         Youngstown
                                                       7.       Niagara St,eet         Village of            1991                              @20,000                                   See 11
                                                                End Improvements       Youngstown

                                                       B.       Villoge Center         Village of            1990                              Dependent on                              Village of
                                                                Parki .9 Improvements  Youngstown                                              lease                                     Youngstown
                                                                                                                                               negotiations                              -In-Kind Donation
                                                                                                                                                                                         fr0m Private
                                                                                                                                                                                         Sector
                                                       9. Historic Resource-           village of            1991                              $8,000                                    (a) KYS Council
                                                                                                                                                                                         on The Arts
                                                                Sur Vey                Youngstown                                                                                        (b )NYSOPR;
                                                                                                                                                                                         01 vion 0
      0                                                                                                                                                                                  H i.t"ri c
                                                                                                                                               Preservation-                             C.rtified Local
                                                                                                                                                                                         G o v a r n . a n t
                                                                                                                                                                                         Program.
                                                                                                                                                                                         (c) NYS-Aid to
                                                                                                                                                                                         Local aOV*rnment:
                                                                                                                                                                                         (d) .un gito.
                                                                                                                                                                                         H i a t o r i c
                                                                                                                                                                                         S *c i a ti
                                                                                                                                                                                         ,Volunteer)
                                                                                                                                                                                         Ia) Village of
                                                                                                                                                                                         Youngstown
                                                                                                                                                                                         (f II r i V a t a
                                                                                                                                                                                         round:tion-
                                                                                                                                                                                         Corporat Support

                                                       10. Village Drainage            Village of            1992                              $15,000                                   (a) SUNYAS -
                                                                Study                  Y ... g.,o.n                                                                                      S c h o o I. f
                                                                                                                                                                                         Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                         PLanning
                                                                                                                                                                                         (b) Village of
                                                                                                                                                                                         Yougstown
                                                                                                                                                                                         (c) NYS Aid t
                                                                                                                                                                                         LocaIGovarnments
                                                       11.      Tourist Circuit        Niagara               1990                              unavailable                               (a) Niagara
                                                                Conc apt Promotion     county                                                                                            County
                                                                                       D-Pt. -f                                                                                          (b)NYS Tourism
                                                                                       Planning                                                                                          Fund.
                                                       12.      Pe de:trian Cros9      Nipagaracounty        198B                              Force Account                             Niagara County
                                                                at              r:in
                                                                Sy M-Main St et        De t.        Pu blic
                                                                                       Works

                                                       13.      Implement Inflow       Village of            1989-90                           Dependent on                              (a) VillacJe of
                                                                &In filtration Study   Youngstown                                              recommendations                           Youngstown
                                                                Recommendations                                                                                                          (b) Pure Waters
                                                                                                                                                                                         :rogram.- USEPA
                                                                                                                                                                                         nd NYSD C
                                                       14.      Ipl;m.nt               Youngstown            1987-89                           unavailable                               (a) Private
                                                                Youn sto,wn Yacht      Yacht Club
                                                                Club Development Plan


                                                       15.      Village Street         Village of            1988                              Force Account                             Village of
                                                                End-Scenic Vista       Younqstown                                                                                        Youngstown
                                                       16,      Village Regulatory     Village of            1968                              NA                                        NA
                                                                Changes                Youngstown
                                                       17.      Form, tion of          Local business        1988                              NA                                        NA
                                                                Village Business
                                                                Association
                                                       18. Water Street                Village of            1990 L 1992                       $50,000                                   See 96
                                                                1mprovement.           Youngstown
                                                       19. Design Concept              Village of            1989. 1991, 1992                  NA                                        SUNYAB - Student
                                                                Plan.                  Youngstown                                                                                        Credit Work

                                                                                                    Figure 30 IMPI esse ntation Blueprint







                    YE"


   PROJECT                          1988           1989            1990            1991           1992



       onstitution Park            $40,000
   lbesign

   2.  Constitution Park                          $400,000
       Development

   3.  Vehicle Access To                          Undetermined
       Constitution Park


   4.  Waterfront Park            Force Acct.
       Improvements

   5.  Hinman St. Stairway        $20,000

   6.  Village Center                             $25,000
       Facade Improvements

   7.  Main St. Promenade                                         $60,000*        $40,000

   8.  Water St. Improvements                                     $50,000*                       $10,000

   9.  Niagara St. End                                                            $20,000
       Improvements

   10. Village Center                                             Not
       Parking Improvements                                       Available

   11. Historic Resources                                                         $8,000
       Survey
   e
        Installation of Underground Utilities

       village Drainage
       Study                                                                                     $15,000
   13- Tourist Circuit                                            Not
       Concept Promotion                                          Available
   14- Pedestrian Crossing        Force
       System-Main Street         Acct.
   15. Implement Inflow                          Not              Not
       Recommendations                           Available        Available
   16- Implement Youngstown       Not
       Yacht Club Development     Available
       Plan

   17. Village Street End         Force
       Vista Improvements         Acct.
   IS. Village Regulatory         Not
       Changes                    Applicable
   19- Formation of Village       Not
       Business Association       Applicable
   20. Design concept Plans                      Not                            Not             Not
                                                 Applicable                     Applicable       Applicab

                                      Figure 31  Project Cost Sebeddle






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                                     SECTION VI
  0                  STATE AND FEDERAL ACTIONS AND PROGRAMS
                          LIKELY TO AFFECT IMPLEMENTATION






























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         State and Fedeial actions will affect and be affected by implementat-icn cf the
         LWRP. Under State law and the Federal Coa6tal Zone Management Act, certain
         State and Fedpral actions within or affecting tne local waterfront area must be
         "consistent" or "consistent to the maximum extent practicable'! with the enforceable
         policies and purposes of the LWRP. This consistency requirement makes the LWRP
         a unique, intergovernmental mechanism for setting policy and making decisions and
         helps to prevent detrimental actions from occurring and future options from being
         needlessly foreclosed. At the same time, the active participation of State and
         Federal agencies is also likely to be necessary to implement specific provisions of
         the LWRP.


         The first part of this section identifies the actions and programs of State and
         Federal agencies which should be undertaken in a manner consistent with the
         LWRP. This is a generic list of actions and programs, as identified by the NYS
         Department of State; therefore, some of the actions and programs I-Jsted may not
         be relevant to this LWRP. Pursuant to the State Waterfront Revitalization and
         Coastal Resources Act (Executive Law, Article 42), the Secretary, of State
         individually and separately notifies affected State agencies of those agency actions
         and programs which are to be undertaken in a manner consistent with approved
         LWRPs. Similarly, Federal agency actions and programs subject to consistency
         requirements are identified in the manner prescribed by the U.S. Coastal Zone
         Management Act and its implementing regulations. The lists of State and Federal
         actions and programs included herein are informationall only and do not represent
         or substitute for the required identification and notificat-ion iDrocedures.     The
         current official lists of actions subject to state and Federal consistency
         requirements may be obtained from the NYS Department of State.

         The second part of this section is a more focused and descriptive list of state and
         Federal agency actions which are necessary to further implementation of the LWR P -
         It is recognized that a State or Federal agency's ability to undertake such actions
         is subject to a variety of factors and considerations; that the consistency
         provisions referred to above, may not apply; and that the consistency
         requirements can not be used to require a State or Federal agency to undertake
         an action it could not undertake pursuant to other provisions of law. Reference
         should be made to Section V, which also discusses State and Federal assistance
         needed to implement the LWRP.




















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                A.     STATE AND FEDERAL ACTIONS AND PROGRAMS WHICH SHOULD BE
                       UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE LWRP

                1.,    State Agencies



                OFFICE FOR THE AGING


                1. 00 Funding and/or approval programs for the establishment of new or expanded
                       facilities providing various services for the elderly.

                DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS


                1.00   Agricultural Districts Program
                2.00   Rural Development Program
                3.00   Farm Worker Services Programs.
                4.00   Permit and approval programs:

                       4.01 custom slaughters/ Processor Permit
                       4.02 Processing Plant License
                       4.03 Refrigerated Warehouse and/or Locker Plant License

                DrVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROUSTATE LIQUOR AUTHORIT


                1.00   Permit and Approval Programs:

                       1.01   Ball Park - Stadium License
                       1.02   Bottle Club License
                       1.03   Bottling Permits
                       1.04   Brewer's Licenses and Permits
                       1.05   Brewer's Retail Beer License
                       1.06   Catering Establishment Liquor License
                       1.07   Cider Producer's and Wholesaler's Licenses
                       1.08   Club Beer, Liquor, and wine Licenses
                       1.09   Distiller's Licenses
                       1.10   Drug Store, Eating Place, and Grocery Store Beer Licenses
                       1. 11  Farm Winery and Winery Licenses
                       1.12   Hotel Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
                       1.13   Industrial Alcohol Manufacturer's Permits
                       1.14   Liquor Store License
                       1.15   On-Premises Liquor Licenses
                       1.16   Plenary Permit (Miscellaneous -Annual)
                       1.17   Summer Beer and Liquor Licenses
                       1.18   Tavern/Restaurant and Restaurant Wine Licenses
                       1.19   Vessel Beer and Liquor Licenses
                       1.20   Warehouse Permit
                       1.21   Wine Store License
                       1.22   Winter Beer and Liquor Licenses
                       1. '413 Wholesale Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses




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                 DIVISION OF ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL ABUSE

                 1.00     Facilities, construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                          funding of such activities.

                    00    Permit and approval programs:

                          2.01    Letter Approval for Certificate of Need
                              02  operating Certificate (Alcoholism Facility)
                          2
                             03   operating Certificate (Community Residence)
                              04  operating Certificate (Outpatient Facility)
                          2.05    operating Certificate (Sobering-Up Station)

                 COUNCIL Off THE ARTS

                 1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                          funding of such activities.

                 2.00 Architecture and environmental arts program.


                 DEPARTMENT OF BANKING


                 1.00     Permit and approval         programs:

                          1.01    Authorization       Certificate (Bank Branch)
                          1.02    Authorization       Certificate (Bank change of Location)
                          1.03    Authorization       Certificate (Bank Charter)
                          1.04    Authorization       Certificate, (Credit Union Change of Location)
                          1.05    Authorization       Certificate (Credit Union charter)
                          1.06    Authorization       Certificate (Credit Union Station)
                          1.07    Authorization Certificate (Foreign Banking Corporation Change of
                                  Location)
                          1.08    Authorization Certificate (Foreign Banking Corporation Public
                                  Accommodations office
                          1.09    Authorization       C ertif icate  (Investment Company Branch)
                          1.10    Authorization       C ertif licate (Investment Company Change of
                                  Location)
                          1.11    Authorization       Certificate    (Investment Company Charter)
                          1.12    Authorization       Certificate    (Licensed Lender Change of Location)
                          1.13    Authorization       Certificate    (Mutual Trust Company Charter)
                          1.14    Authorization       Certificate    (Private Banker Charter)
                          1.15    Authorization       Certificate    (Public Accommodation office - Banks)
                          1.16    Authorization       Certificate    (Safe Deposit Company Branch)
                          1.17    Authorization       Certificate    (Safe Deposit Company Change of
                                  Location)
                          1.18    Authorization       Certificate    (Safe Deposit Company Charter)
                          1.19    Authorization       C ertif ic ate (Savings Bank Charter)
                          1.20    Authorization       Certificate    (Savings Bank De Novo Brahch office)
                          1. 421  Authorization       Certificate    (Savings Bank Public Accommodations
                                  office)
                          1.22    Authorization       C ertific ate  (Savings and Loan Association Branch)


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                       1.23    Authorization Certificate (Savings and Loan Association Change of
                               Location)
                       1.24    Authorization   Certificate   (Savings and Loan Association
                               Charter)
                       1.25    Authorization   Certificate   (Subsidiary Trust Company Charter)
                       1.26    Authorization   C ertificate  (Trust Company Branch)
                       1.27    Authorization   Certificate   (Trust Company-Change of Location)
                       1.28    Authorization   Certificate   (Trust Company Charter)
                       1.29    Authorization   Certificate   (Trust Company Public Accommodations
                               office)
                       1.30    Authorization   to Establish a Life Insurance Agency
                       1.31    License as a Licensed Lender
                       1.32    License for a Foreign Banking Corporation Branch


                DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

                1.00 Preparation or revision of statewide or specific plans to address
                       state economic development needs.
                t-.00 Allocation of the state tax-free bonding reserve.


                DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

                1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                       funding of such activities.

                DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

                1.00 Financing of higher education and health care facilities.
                2.00 Planning and design services assistance program.

                EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

                1.00   Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, demolition or the funding
                       of such activities.


                2.00   Permit and approval programs:

                       2.01    certification of Incorporation (Regents Charter)
                       2.02    Private Business School Registration
                       2.03    Private School License
                       2.04    Registered Manufacturer of Drugs and/or Devices
                       2
                       @_. 05  Registered Pharmacy Certificate
                       2.06    Registered Wholesale of Drugs and/or Devices
                       2.07    Registered Wholesaler- Repacker of Drugs and/or Devices
                       2.08    Storekeeper's Certificate

                ENERGY PLANNING BOARD AND ENBRGY OFFICE

                1.00 Preparation and revision of the State Energy Master Plan.




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            NEW YORK STATE ENERGY R&S-EARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

            1.00 Issuance of revenue bonds to finance pollu      tion abatement modifications in
                   power- generation facilities and various energy projects.

            DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION


            1.00   Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related
                   to the management of lands under the jurisdiction of the Department.

            2.00   Classification of Waters Program; classification of land areas under the clean
                   Air Act.

            3.00   Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                   funding of such activities.

            4.00   Financial assistance/grant programs:

                   4.01  Capital projects for limiting air pollution
                   4.02  Cleanup of toxic waste dumps
                   4.03  Flood control, beach erosion and other water resource projects
                   4.04  Operating aid to municipal wastewater treatment facilities
                   4.05  Resource recovery and solid waste management capital proJects
                   4.06  Wastewater treatment facilities

            5.00   Funding assistance for issuance of permits and other regulatory activities
                   (New York City only).

            6.00   Implementation of the Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972, including:

                   (a)   Water Quality Improvement Projects
                   (b)   Land Preservation and Improvement Projects including Wetland
                         Preservation and Restoration Projects, Unique Area Preservation
                         Projects, Metropolitan Parks Projects, open Space Preservation
                         Projects and Waterways Projects.

            7.00 Marine Finfish and shellfish Programs.

            8.00 New York Harbor Drift Removal Project.

            9.00 Permit and approval programs:

                   Air Resources


                   9.01  Certificate of Approval for Air Pollution Episode Ac   tion Plan
                   9.02  Certificate of Compliance for Tax Relief - Air Pollution
                         Control Facility
                   9.03  Certificateto Operate: Stationary Combustion Installation; Incinerator,
                         Process, Exhaust or Ventilation System,
                   9.04  Permit for Burial of Radioactive Material
                   9.05  Permit for Discharge of Radioactive Material to Sanitary sewer

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                    9.06 Permit for Restricted Burning

                    9.07 Permit to Construct: a Stationary Combustion Installation; Incinerator;
                           Indirect Source of Air Contamination; Process, Exhaust or Ventilation
                           System

                    Construction Management

                    9.08 Approval of Plans and specifications for Wastewater Treatment
                           Facilities


                    Fish and wildlife


                    9.09   Certificate to Possess and Sell Hatchery Trout in New York State
                    9.10   Commercial Inland Fisheries Licenses
                    9.11   Fishing Preserve License
                    9.12   Fur Breeder's License
                    9.13   Game Dealer's License
                    9.14   Licenses to Breed Domestic Game Animals
                    9.15   License to Possess and Sell Live Game
                    9.16   Permit to Import, Transport and/or Export under Section 184.1 (11-
                           0511)
                    9.17   Permit to Raise and Sell Trout
                    9.18   Private Bass Hatchery Permit
                    9.19   Shooting Preserve Licenses
                    9.20   Taxidermy License

                    Lands and Forests


                    9.21   Certificate of Environmental Safety (Liquid Natural Gas and Liquid
                           Petroleum Gas)
                    9.22   Floating Object Permit
                    9.23   Marine Regatta  Permit
                    9.24   Mining Permit
                    9.25   Navigation Aid  Permit
                    9.26   Permit to Plug  and Abandon (a non-commercial, oil, gas or solution
                           mining well)
                    9.27   Permit to Use   Chemicals for the Control or Elimination of Aquatic
                           Insects
                    9.28   Permit to Use   Chemicals for the Control or Elimination of Aquatic
                           Vegetation
                    9.29   Permit to Use Chemicals for the Control or Extermination of
                           Undesirable Fish
                    9.30   Underground Storage Permit (Gas)
                    9.31   Well Drilling Permit (Oil, Gas, and Solution Salt Mining)

                    Marine Resources

                    9.32 Digger's Permit (Shellfish)
                    9.33 License of Menhaden Fishing vessel
                    9.34 License for Non-Resident Food Fishing Vessel

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                  9.35  Non-Resident Lobster Permit
                  9.36  Marine Hatchery and/or Off-BOttOM Culture Shellfish Permits
                  9.37  Permits to Take Blue-claw Crabs
                  9.38  Permit to Use Pond or TraP Net
                  9.39  Resident Commercial Lobster Permit
                  9.40  Shellfish Bed Permit
                  9.41  Shellfish Shipper's Permits
                  9.42  Special Permit to Take Surf Clams from Waters other than the
                        Atlantic Ocean


                  Regulatory Affairs

                  9.43  Approval - Drainage Improvement District
                  9.44  Approval - Water (Diversions for) Power
                  9.45  Approval of Well System and Permit to Operate
                  9.46  Permit - Article 15, (Protection of Water) - Dam
                  9.47  Permit - Article 15, (Protection of water) -  Dock, 'Pier or
                        Wharf
                  9.48  Permit - Article 15, (Protection of Water) -  Dredge or Deposit
                        Material in a Waterway
                  9.49  Permit - Article 15, (Protection of Water) - Stream Bed or Bank
                        Disturbances
                  9.50  Permit - Article 15, Title 15 (Water Supply)
                  9.51  Permit - Article 24, (Freshwater Wetlands)
                  9.52  Permit - Article 25, (Tidal Wetlands)
                  9.53  River Improvement District Approvals
                  9.54  River Regulatory District Approvals
                  9.55  Well Drilling Certificate of Registration

                  Solid Wastes

                  9.56  Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Solid Waste Management Facility
                  9.57  Septic Tank Cleaner and Industrial Waste Collector Permit



                  Water Resources


                  9  58, Approval of Plans for Wastewater Disposal Systems
                  9 59  Certificate of Approval of Realty Subdivision Plans
                  9   '0 Certificate of Compliance (Industrial Wastewater Treatment
                        Facility)
                  9.61  Letters of Certification for major onshore Petroleum Facility oil Spill
                        Prevention and Control Plan
                  9.62  Permit - Article 36, (Construction in Flood Hazard Areas)
                  9.63  Permit for State Agency Activities for Development in Coastal Erosion
                        Hazards Areas
                  9.64  Permit for State Agency Activities for Development in Coastal
                        Erosion Hazards Areas
                  9.65  State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit
                  9.66  401 Water Quality Certification



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              10. 00 Preparation and revision of Air Pollution State implementation Plan

              11.00 Preparation and revision of  Continuous Executive Program Plan.

              12.00 Preparation and revision of Statewide Environmental Plan.

              13.00 Protection of Natural and Man-made Beauty Program.

              14.00 Urban Fisheries Program.

              15.00 Urban Forestry Program.

              16.00 Urban Wildlife Program.

              ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORPORATION

              1.00 Financing program for pollution control facilities for industrial firms and
                    small businesses.


              FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIO


              1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                    funding of such activities.

              OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES


              1.00  Administration of the Public Lands Law for acquisition and disposition of
                    lands, grants of land and grants of easement of land under water, issuance
                    of licenses for removal of materials from lands under water, and oil and gas
                    leases for exploration and development.

              2.00  Administration of Article 4-B, Public Buildings Law, in regard to the
                    protection and management of State historic and cultural properties and
                    State uses of buildings of historic, architectural or cultural significance.

              3.00  Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.

              DEPARTKENT OF HEALTH


              1.00  Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                    funding of such activities.

              2.00  Permit and approval programs:

                    2.01   Approval of Completed Works for Public Water Supply Improvements
                    2.02   Approval of Plans for Public Water Supply Improvements.
                    2.03   Certificate of Need (Health Related Facility - except
                           Hospitals)
                    2.04   Certificate of Need (Hospitals)
                    2.05   Operating Certificate (Diagnostic and Treatment Center)
                    2.06   Operating Certificate (Health Related Facility)

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                   2.07  Operating Certificate (Hospice)
                   2.08  Operating Certificate (Hospital)
                   2.09  Operating Certificate (Nursing Home)
                   2.10  Permit to operate a Children's overnight or Day Camp
                   2.11  Permit to Operate a Migrant Labor Camp
                   2.12  Permit to Operate  as a Retail Frozen Dessert Manufacturer
                   2.13  Permit to Operate  a Service Food Establishment
                   2.14  Permit to operate  a Temporary Residence/Mass Gathering
                   2.15  Permit to Operate or Maintain a Swimming Pool or Public Bathing
                         Beach
                   2.16  P ermit to Operate Sanitary Facilities for Realty Subdivisions
                   2.17  Shared Health Facility Registration Certificate

            DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND
            AFFILIATES


            1.00   Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.
              00   Financial assistance/ grant programs:

                   2.01  Federal Housing Assistance Payments Programs (Section 8
                         Programs)
                   2.02  Housing Development Fund Programs
                   2.03  Neighborhood Preservation Companies Program
                   2.04  Public Housing Programs
                   2.05  Rural Initiatives Grant Program
                   2.06  Rural Preservation Companies Program
                   2.07  Rural Rental Assistance Program
                   2.08  Special Needs Demonstration Projects
                   2.09  Urban Initiatives Grant Program
                   2.10  Urban Renewal Programs

            3.00   Preparation and implementation of plans to address housing and community
                   renewal needs.


            HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY


            1.00 Funding programs for the construction, rehabilitation, or expansion
                   of facilities.


            JOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY


            1.00 Financing assistance programs for commercial and industrial facilities.

            MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AGENCY

            .4-00 Financing of medical care facilities.


            OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH


            1.00 Facilities, construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
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                2.00   Permit and approval programs:

                       2.01 operating Certificate (Community Residence)
                       2.02 operating Certificate (Family care Homes)
                       2.03 Operating Certificate (Inpatient Facility)
                       2.04 Operating Certificate (Outpatient Facility)

                OFFICE OF MENTAL RETARDATION_ AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES

                1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                       funding of such activities.

                2.00 Permit and approval programs:

                      .2.01 Establishment and Construction Prior Approval
                       2.02 Operating Certificate Community Residence
                       2.03 Outpatient Facility Operating Certificate

                DIVISION OF MILITARY AND NAVAL AFFAIRS


                1.00 Preparation and implementation of the State Disaster Preparedness
                       Plan.


                NATURAL HERITAGE TRUST


                1.00 Funding program for natural heritage institutions.

                NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (regional actency)

                1.00   Acquisition,. disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related
                       to the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Authority.

                2.00   Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.

                3.00   Increases in special fares for transportation services to public water-
                       related recreation resources.


                OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION (includincz
                RecTional State Park Commission)


                1.00   Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement or other activities related
                       to the management of land under the jurisdiction of the office.

                   00  Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                       funding of such activities.

                3.00   Funding program for recreational boating, safety and enforcement.

                4.00   Funding program for State and local historic preservation projects.

                5.00   Land and Water Conservation Fund programs.
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             6.00  Nomination of properties to the Federal and/or State Register of Historic
                   Places.


             7.00  Permit and approval programs:

                   7.01 Floating objects Permit
                   7.02 Marine Regatta Permit
                   7.03 Navigation Aide Permit
                   7.04 Posting of Signs Outside State Parks

             8.00  Preparation and revision of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation
                   Plan and the Statewide comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan and other
                   plans for public access, ' recreation, historic preservation or related
                   purposes.


             9.00 Recreation services program.


             10.00 Urban Cultural Parks Program.


             POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

             1. 00 -Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related
                   to the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Authority.

             2. 00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.

             NEW YORK STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

             1'.00 Corporation for Innovation Development Program.
             2.00 Center for Advanced Technology Program.


             DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

                                              rehabili ation, expansion, or demolition or the
             L.00 Facilities- construction,           it
                   funding of such activities.

             /-.00 Homeless Housinq and Assistance Program.

             3.00  Permit and approval programs-

                   3w-.01'Certificate of Incorporation (Adult Residential Care Facilities)
                   3.02   Operating   Certificate  (Children's services)
                   3.03   Operating   Certificate  (Enriched Housing Program)
                   3.04   Operating   C ertif icate (Home f or Adults)
                   3.05   operating   Certificate  (Proprietary Home)
                   3.06   Operating   Certificate  (Public Home)
                   3.07   Operating   Certificate  (Special Care Home)
                   3.08   Permit to Operate a Day Care Center





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               DEPARTMENT OF STATE

               1.00 Appalachian Regional Development Program.

               2.00   Coastal Management Program.

               3.00   Community Services Block Grant Program.

               4.00   Permit and approval programs:

                      4.01 Billiard Room License
                      4.02 Cemetery Operator
                      4.03 Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code

               STATE UNIVERSITY CONSTRUCTION FUND

               1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                      funding of such activities.


               STATE UNTVERSITY OF NEW YORK


               1.00 Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement or other activities related
                      to the management of land under the jurisdiction of the University.

               2.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.

               DIVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

               1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                      funding of such activities.

               2.00 Permit and approval programs:

                      2.01 Certificate of Approval (Substance Abuse Services Program)


               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

               1.00   Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related
                      to the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Department.

               2.00   Construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition of facilities, including
                      but not limited to:


                      (a)   Highways and parkways
                      (b)   Bridges on the State highways system
                      (c)   Highway and parkway maintenance facilities
                      (d)   Barge canal
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             3.00 Financial assistance /grant programs:
                     3.01   Funding       prIograms    for    c'on.3 truction /recons tr uc tion     and
                            reconditioning/preservation of municipal streets and. highways
                            (excluding routine maintenance and minor rehabilitation)

                     3.02   Funding programs for development of the ports of AIbany, Buffalo,
                            Oswego, Ogdensburg and New York.

                     3.03   Funding programs for rehabilitation and         replacement of municipal
                            bridges


                     3
                     ..J. 04 Subsidies program for marginal branchlines abandoned by Conrail

                     3.05   Subsidies program for passenger rail service

             4.00    Permits and approval programs:

                     4.01   Approval of applications for airport improvements (construction
                            projects)
                     4.02   Approval of municipal applications for Section 18 Rural and Small
                            Urban Transit Assistance Grants (construction projects)
                     4.03   Approval of municipal or regional transportation authority applications
                            for funds for design, construction and rehdbilitation of omnibus
                            maintenance and storage facilities
                     4.04   Approval of municipal or regional transportation authority applications
                            for funds for design and construction of rapid transit facilities
                     4. 0 157 Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Operate a Railroad
                     4.06   Highway Work Permits
                            T
                     4.07    icense to operate Major Petroleum Facilities
                     4.08   outdoor Advertising Permit (for off-pr&mises advertising signs
                            adjacent to interstate and primary highway)
                     4. 09  Permits for Use and occupancy of N.Y. State Canal Lands (except
                            Regional Permits 'ISnow Dumping])
                     4.10   Real Property Division Permit for Use of State-Owned Property

                                                   h
                00   Preparation or revision oi t- e Statewide Master Plan for Transportation and
                     sub-area or special plans and studies related to the transportation needs of
                     the State.

                Co 01 Water operation and Maintenance Program- -Activities related to the
                     containment of petroleum spills and development of an emergency oil-spill
                     control network.



             URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and its subsidiaries and affiliates

             1. 00 Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement or other activities related
                     to the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Corporation.




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             2. 00 Planning, development, financing, construction, major renovation or
                    expansion of commercial, industrial, and civic facilities and the provision
                    of technical assistance or financing for such activities, including, but not
                    limited to, actions under its discretionary economic development programs.


             DrVISION OF YOUTH


             1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the
                    funding or approval of such activities.




















































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           2.     Federal Agencies


                    DIRECT FEDERAL ACTIVITIES AND, DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS


           DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


           National Marine Fisheries Services


           1.00 Fisheries Management Plans


           DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE


           Army Corps of Engineers

           1. 00 Proposed authorizations for dredging, channel improvements, break-waters,
                  other navigational works,      or   erosion control    structures,     beach
                  replenishment, dams or flood control works, ice management practices and
                  .activities, and other projects with potential to impact coastal lands and
                  waters.


           2.00   Land acquisition for spoil disposal or other purposes.

           3.00   Selection of open water disposal sites.

           Army, Navy and Air Force

           4.00   Location, design, and acquisition of new or expanded defense installations
                  (active or reserve status, including associated housing, transportation or
                  other facilities).

           5. 00  Plans, procedures and facilities for landing or storage use zones.

           6. 0 0 Establishment of impact, compatibility or restricted use zones.


           DEPARTMENT OF ENERG


           1.00 Prohibition orders.



           GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

           1.00 Acquisition, location and design of proposed Federal Government property
                  or buildings, whether leased or owned by the Federal Government.

           2.00 Disposition of Federal surplus lands and structures.

           DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR


           Fish and Wildlife Service

           1.00 Management of National WIldlife refuges and propbsed acquisitions.

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              National Park service

              3.00 National Park and Seashore management and proposed acquisitions.

              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

              Amtrak, Conrail

              1.00   Expansions, curtailments, new construction, upgrading. or abandonments or
                     railroad facilities or services, in or affecting the State's coastal area.

              Coast Guard


              2.00   Location and design, construction or enlargement of Coast Guard stations,
                     bases, and lighthouses.

              3.00   Location, placement or removal of navigation devices which are not part of
                     the routine operations under the Aids to Navigation Program (ATON).

              4.00   Expansion, abandonment, designation or anchorages, lightening areas or
                     shipping lanes and ice management practices and activities.

              Federal Av-.ation Administration


              5.00 Location and design, construction, maintenance, and demolition of Federal
                     aids to air navigation.

              Federal Highway Administration

              6.00 Highway construction.

              St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

              7.00 Acquisition, location, design, improvement and construction of new and
                     existing facilities for the operation of the Seaway, including traffic safety,
                     traffic control and length of navigation season.





















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                                    FEDERAL LICENSES AND PERMITS'


           DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE


           Army Corps of Engineers

           1.00   Construction of dams, dikes       or ditches across navigable      waters, or
                  obstruction or alteration of navigable waters required under Sections 9 and
                  10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U. S.C. 401, 403).

           2.00   Establishment of harbor lines pursuant to Section 11 of the Rivers and
                  Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S'.C. 404, 405).

           3.00   Occupation of seawall, bulkhead, jetty, dike, levee, wharf, pier, or other
                  work built by the U.S. pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors
                  Act of 1899 (33 U.S. C. 408).

           4.00   Approval of plans for improvements made at private expense under USACE
                  supervision pursuant to the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1902 (33 U.S.C.
                  565).

           5.00   Disposal of dredged spoils into the waters of the U.S         pursuant to the
                  Clean Water Act, Section 404, (33 U.S.C. 1344).

           6.00   All actions for which permits are required pursuant to Section 103 of the
                  Marine Protection, Research and sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S. C., 1413).

           7.00   Construction of artificial islands and fixed structures in Long Island sound
                  pursuant to Section 4 (f ) of the River and Harbors Act of 1912 (33 U. S. C.)..


           DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


           Economic Regulatory Commission

           1. 00  Regulation of gas pipelines, and licensing of import or export       of natural
                  gas pursuant to the Natural Gas Act (15 U. S. C. 717) and the Energy
                  Reorganization Act of 1974.

           2. 00 Exemptions from prohibition orders.

           Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

           3.00   Licenses for non-Federal hydroelectric projects and primary transmission
                  lines under sections 3 (11), 4 (e) and 15 of the Federal Power Act (16 U. S. C.
                  796(11), 797(11) and 808).

           4.00   Orders for interconnection   of electric transmission facilities under Section
                  2102(b) of the Federal Power Act (15 U.S.C. 824a(b)).





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               5.00  Certificates for the construction and operation of interstate natural gas
                     pipeline facilities, including both pipelines and terminal facilities under
                     Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717f(ci).

               6.00  Permission and approval for the abandonment of natural gas pipeline
                     facilities under Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717f(b)).

               ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY


               1.00  NPDES permits and other permits for Federal installations, discharges in
                     contiguous zones and ocean waters, sludge runoff and aquaculture permits
                     pursuant to Section 401, 402, 403, 405, and 318 of the Federal Water
                     Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1341, 1342, 1343, and 1328).

               2.00  Permits pursuant to the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act of 1976.

               3.00  Permits pursuant to the underground injection control program under
                     Section 1424 of the Safe water Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300h-c).

               4.00  Permits pursuant to the Clean Air Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1357).


               DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR


               Fish and Wildlife Services


               1.00 Endangered species permits pursuant to the Endangered species Act (16
                     U.S.C. 153(a)).

               Mineral Management Service

               2.00  Permits to drill, rights of use and easements for construction and
                     maintenance of pipelines, gathering and flow lines and associated structures
                     pursuant to 43 U. S.C. 1334, exploration and development plans, and any
                     other permits or authorizations granted for activities described in detail in
                     OCS exploration, development, and production plans.

               3.00  Permits required for pipelines crossing federal lands, including OCS lands,
                     and associated activities pursuant to the OCS Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1334)
                     and 43 U. S. C. 931 (c) and 20 U. S. C. 185.

               INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION

               1. 00 Authority to abandon railway lines (to the extent that the abandonment
                     involves removal of trackage and disposition of right-of -way); authority to
                     construct railroads; authority to construct coal slurry pipelines.

               NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION


               1. 00 Licensing and certification of the siting, construction and operation of
                     nuclear power plans pursuant to Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Title II of the



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                 Energy Reorganization Act Of 1974 and the National Environmental Policy
                 Act of 1969.


           DEPARTMENT OF TRA_NSPORTATION

           Coast Guard


           1.00 Construction or modification of bridges, causeways or pipelines over
                 navigable waters pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 1455.

           2.00 Permits for Deepwater Ports pursuant to the Deepwater Ports Act of 1974
                 (33 U.S.C. 1501).

           Federal Aviation Administration

           3.00 Permits and licenses for construction, operation or alteration of airports.











































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                                                 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE*

                DEPARTMSNT OF AGRIgULTURE

                10.068   Rural clean Water Program
                10.409   Irrigation, Drainage, and Other Soil and Water Conservation Loans
                10.410   Low to Moderate income Housing Loans
                10.411   Rural Housing Site Loans
                10.413   Recreation Facility Loans
                10.414   Resource Conservation and Development Loans
                10.415   Rural Renting Housing Loans
                10.416   Soil and Water Loans
                10.418   water and Waste Disposal Systenis for Rural Communities
                10.422   Business and Industrial Loans
                10.424   Industrial Development Grants
                10-426   Area Development Assistance Planning Grants
                10.429   Above Moderate Income Housing Loans
                10.430   Energy Impacted Aroa Development Assistance Program
                10.901   Resource Conservation and Development
                10. 9021 Soil and Water Conservation
                10.904   Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention
                10.906   River Easin Surveys and Investigations

                DEPARTMENT OF COM4ERCE


                11.300   Economic Development - Grants and Loans for Public Works and
                          Development Facilities
                11. 301  Economic    Development - Business Development Assistance
                11. 302  Economic Development - Support for Planning Organizations
                11.304   Economic    Development - State and Local Economic Development
                          Planning
                11.305   Economic Development - State and Local Economic Development
                          Planning
                11.307   Special Economic Development and Adjustment Assistance Program
                          Long Term Economic Deterioration
                11.308   Grants to States for supplemental and Basic Fundilig of Titles I,
                          II, III, IV, and V Activities
                11.405   Anadromous and Great Lakes Fisheries Conservation
                11.407   Commercial Fisheries Research and Development
                11.417   Sea Grant Support
                il. 427  Fisheries Development and Utilization - Research and Demonstra-
                          tion Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program
                11. 501  Development and Promotion of Ports and Intermodel Transportation
                11 . 5 T9 Development and Promotion of Domestic Waterborne Transport Systems

                DEPARTMENT OF-HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

                i4.il--, Mortgage    Tnsurance - Constructiorl or Substantial Rehabilitation
                                     .L
                          of Condominium Projects
                14.1.15 Mortgage insurance - Development of Sales Type Cooperative Projects
                14.117 Mortgage Insurance - Homes


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               14.124     Mortgage Insurance - Investor Sponsored Cooperative Housing
               14.125     Mortgage Insurance - Land Developiacnt and New Communitiec;
   it          14.126     Mortgage Insurance - Management Type Cooperative. Projects
               14.127     Mortgage Insurance - Mobile Home Parks
               14.218     Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants
               14.219     Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities Program
               14.221     Urban Development Action Grants
               14.2213    Indian Community Development Block, Grant Program

               DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

               15.400     Outdoor Recreation - Acquisition, Development and                      Planning
               15.402     Outdoor Recreation - Technical Assistance
               15.403     Disposal of Federal surplus Real Property for Parks, Refteaton,
                          and Historic Monuments
               15.411     Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid
               15.417     Urban Park and Recreation Re-covery Program
               15.600     Anadromous Fish Conservation
               15.605     Fish Restoration
               15.611     Wildlife Restoration
               15.613 - Marine Mammal Grant Program
               15. 8012   Minerals Discovery Loan Program
               15.950     National Water Research and Development Program
               15.951     Water Resources Research and Technology - Assistance to State
                          Institutes
               15. 9 52   Water Research and Technology - Matching Funds to State Institutes


               DEPARTMENT 0 TRANSPORTATION


               20.102     Airport Development Aid Program
               210. 103   Airport Planning Grant Program
               20.205     Highway Research, Planning, and Construction
               4,0. 309   Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement - Guarantee of obligations
               210. 310   Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement - Redeemable Preference
                           Shares
               210. 506   Urban Mass Transportation Demonstration Grants
               1210. 509  Public Transportation for Rural and Small Urban Areas

               GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION


               39.002 Disposal of Federal surplus Real Property

               COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION


               4 9. 0 02  Community Action
               49.011 Community Economic Development
               49.013     State Economic opportunity offices
               49.017     Rural Development Loan Fund
               49.018     Housing and community Development (Rural Housing)




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                   SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

                   59.012      Small Business Loans
                   59.013     State and Local Development Company Loans
                   59.024 Water Pollution control Loans
                   59.025 Air Pollution Control Loans
                   59.031      Small Business Pollution Control Financing Guarantee

                   ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

                   66.001      Air Pollution Control Program Grants
                   66.418      Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatment Works
                   66.426      Water Pollution Control - State and Area-wide Water Quality
                                Management Planning Agency
                   66.451      Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Program Support Grants
                   66.452      Solid Waste Management Demonstration Grants
                   66.600      Environmental Protection Consolidated Grants Program Support
                                Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
                                 (Super Fund)



                   NOTE:    numbers refer to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistence Programs, ages and its two subsequent updates.
















































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             B.    FEDERAL AND STATE ACTIONS AND PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO YURTHER
                   THE LWIRP.

             1.    Federal Actions and Proctrams Necessary to Further the LW_RP

                   a.     EnvirmMental Protection Agenc

                          Immediate implementation of the "action plan" to carry out the
                          recommendations of the Niaciara River Toxic Plan as prepared in 1984
                          by the USEPA, Environment Canada, ITYSDEC, and Ontario Ministry
                          of the Environment.

             2.    State Actions and Procirams Necessary to Further the LWRP

             Reference should be made to Figure 30 in Section V for a listing of local projects
             and the correlating State funding agency. These State funding actions are all
             necessary to further the LWRP. Other necessary State actions are as follows-

                   a.     Department of Environmental Conservation


                          Reclassification of the unnamed intermittent stream in the southern
                          section of the Village from a I'D" to a IIBII classification.

                   b.     office of Parks. Recreation, and Historic Preservation

                   Administrative personnel from the Niagara Frontier State Parks and
                   Recreation commission should work cooperatively with the Village and
                   proposed Business Association. Promotion of Village services, retail outlets,
                   and restaurants should be carried out by the Commission through
                   distribution of promotional literature at the park entrances, notification of
                   tour bus operators about the eating areas in Youngstown, etc.                A
                   representative from the Commission should also actively participate as a
                   member of the Business Association.


                   c .    office of General services


                          Prior to any development occurring in the water or on'the immediate
                          waterfront, OGS should be consulted for a determination of the State's
                          interest in underwater or formerly underwater lands and for authori-
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                                    SECTION VII
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                         CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AFFECTED


                   FEDERAL, STATE, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL AGENCIES























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                           DESCRIPTION OF CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES


           The Village has undertaken a variety of methods to insure that all affected
           government units and agencies have been involved or m-ade awar--@ of the LWRP
           process. Such methods are described in the following paragraphs.

           A.    EARLY. NOTIFICATION


                 In July, 1987 the Village initiated the State Environmental Quality Review
                 process for the LWRP. Through various maillings associated with SEQR, the
                 following agencies obtained a very early notification of the Village's
                 waterfront planning efforts.

                 1 .    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
                        - Albany and Buffalo office

                 2.     New York State Department of State

                        Niagara Frontier State Parks and Recreation Commission

                 4.     New York State Clearinghouse

                        U.S. Army I-orps of Engineers
                                   I.,

                        Niagara County Department of Planning and industrial Development

                 7.     Erie and Niagara Counties Regional Planning Board


                 8.     Town of Porter


                 9.     Town of Lewiston



           B.    INFORMATION EXCHANGE


                 An important element of the planning process was the exchange of
                 material/data from other government units having some role in actions along
                 the Village of Youngstown shoreline. The instances where such information
                 was exchanged are listed below.

                 1.     Mr. Warren Lavery    NYSDEC re, Stream Classification 6/16/87

                 2.     Mr. Georae Sutton    NYSDEC re: Stream Classification 6/16/87

                                           Niagara Frontier Transportation Committee - re:
                        Mr. Tim Trabold
                        Road Classification 6/16/87

                 4.     Mr. Chuck Florence - NYSOPR re: Archaeological Resources 6/24/87
                        and 7/7/87.

                 5.     Ms. Lucy Breyer - NYSOPR re: Historic 'Resources - 6/29/27 and
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                    6.    Mr. Roman Racozi - NYSDEC re: Bluff Protection      6/30/ 87

                    7.    Mr. Len Skrill - NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal re:
                          Commercial Loan Programs 7/7/87

                    8.    Mr. John Merino - Niagara Falls Neighborhood Housing Services re:
                          Commercial Facade Program 7/7/87

                    9.    Me. Bonnie Pfieffer - Village of Lewiston re: Historic Preservation
                          ordinance 7/7/87

                    10.   Mr. Paul Knab - NYSDOT - re: State Highways 7/7/87

                    11.   Mr. Don Smith - Niagara County Department of Public Works - re:
                          County Highways 7/13/87

                    12.   Mr. Michael Tillman - Niagara County Soil and Water Conservation
                          District re: Drainage 7/19/87

                    13.   Mr. Bill Morton - NYSDEC re: Water Resources 7/87

                    14.   Mr. Greg Sutton - NYSDEC re: Sewerage System 8/13/87

                    15.   Mr. Richard Boos - New York State Department of State re: Zoning
                          9/87


              C.    REVIEW OF DRAFT LWRP BY STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL AGENC F

              The Draft LWRP (with Draft EIS) was reviewed and approved by the Village Board
              and forwarded to the NYS Department of State (DOS). The DOS then initiated a
              60-day review of the Draft LWRP/DEIS pursuant to the Waterfront Revitalization
              and Coastal Resources Act and State Environmental Quality Review Act. Copies
              of the Draft LWRP and DEIS were distributed by DOS,to all potentially affected
              State and Federal agencies, Niagara county, adjacent waterfront municipalities,
              and the Erie and Niagara Counties Regional Planning Board. Comments received
              on the Draft LWRP/DEIS were reviewed by DOS and the village and resultant
              changes were made to the LWRP, which are detailed in the Filial Environmental
              Impact Statement.



















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                                    SECTION VIII
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            As    YOVNGSTOWN WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMETTEE (YWAC)
            The eleven member YWAC was created by the Youngstcwn Village Board of
            Trustees on July 30, 1986 to represent the diverse interests of the community in
            coastal planning. It includes members of the Village Board, Planning Board,
            Zoning Board of Appeals and Youngstown Yacht Club; representatives of local and
            area marine and fishing interests; Village merchants which depend on waterfront
            tourism/ activity; and residents with an understanding of village history and
            development. it also includes members of the Niagara Frontier State Parks and
            Recreation Commission and Niagara River Angler's Association in an advisory
            capacity for special coastal issues.

            The YWAC operates by consensus and advises the Village Board on LWRP
            acceptance. Their principle responsibilities are to review/revise LWRP elements,
            develop policy recommendations regarding future development in   'cooperation with
            the Planning Board, and the education, as well as the dissemination of information,
            about the LWRP to Village officials and the general public.         The Committee
            provides a local forum for the expression of ideas and the establishment' of
            objectives to guide future development in the Village.

            During the development of the LWRP, the committee convened monthly and held
            two public meetings'to solicit community input. The two meetings were held at the
            initial stage of program development and following completion of a draft report.
            This provided an opportunity for both early comment on LWRF issues and overall
            reaction to those methods proposed to improve the Village environment.

            B .   BOALRD OF TRUSTEES

            As noted in the previous sub-section, the Board of Trustees was represented by
            two members on the Waterfront Advisory Committee.

            In addition, the Mayor attended numerous Committee meetings and the public
            sessions. This provided the Board with an understanding of the LWRP process
            and insured a smooth transition into the approval stage.

            Finally, the draft LWRP was formally presented to the Board at one of their
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             A.    Amend Article I, section 1-11 of the Zoning law of thev-dage of Youngstown
                   by deleting the Restricted Commercial District, and by adding the following
                   new zoning districts:

                                 W     Waterfront District
                                 WCI   Waterfront Commercial District I
                                 WC2   Waterfront Commercial District 2
                                 B     Bluff Overlay District .

                   All other references to the Restricted Commercial District within the Village
                   Zoninq Law is hereby deleted.

             B.    Amend Article I, Section 1-14" of the Zoning Law of the Village of
                   Youngstown by inclusion of a new zoning map incorporating the Waterfront
                   District, Waterfront Commercial District; Waterfront and Commercial 2 and.
                   Bluff Overlay District by reference. A revised zoning map is attached to
                   this local law.


             C.    Amend Article II, Section 2-04 of the Zoning Law of the Village of
                   Youngstown by adding a new line as follows:

                   P. 11 Restaurant: Fast Food, but not on a lot where a side lot abuts a lot in
                   a R District.

             D.    Amend Article II, Section 2-20 of the Zoning Law of the village of
                   Youngstown by adding the following sentence. Said sentence shall be added
                   to the last paragraph within the Section.
                   "Regulations pertinent to the W, WCI, WC2 and B Districts are contained in
                   Sections 2-60, 2-70, and 2-80 of this Article.

             E.    Amend Article II, Section 2-40 of the Village of Youngstown Zoning Law by
                   adding the underlined phrase Section 2-40.

             2-40  Height Modifications

                          For all districts with the exception of the Waterfront District an
                          Waterfront Commercial Di@trict and Waterfront Commercial 2 District
                          the height, limitations of this ordinance shall not apply to:

                          a.     Chimneys, flues, spires or belfries.

                          b.     Elevator or stair bulkheads, roof water tanks or cooling towers
                                 (including enclosures); provided that such structures, in the
                                 aggregate, do not occupy more than 10 percent of the roof area.

                          C.     Flag poles, radio or television antennae, masts or aerials,
                                 located on a building and extending not more than 20 feet above
                                 the roof of such building.

             F.    Amend Article, II of the Zoning Law of the Village of Youngstown by adding
                   a new section 2-60, 2-70, and 2-80. The new section sshall be -------id as
                   f ollows:




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              2-60 WATEPFRONT DISTRICT


              2-61 Purpose

                           The Niagara River shoreline has always played an important role in
                           shaping the image of the Village and its economic as well as
                           recreational base. This is especially true in the Water Street area
                           where boating activities and water based recreation uses are
                           concentrated.


                           Due to the limited land area available for uses which are dependent on
                           a waterfront location it is important to designate the Waterfront
                           District for such uses.

                           In addition, site plan review procedures have been designed to ensure
                           that the specific details of waterfront development are thoroughly
                           considered; that the environmental quality of the area is preserved;
                           and that development is consistent with the Village's Local waterfront
                           Revitalization Program (LWRP).

              2-62 Permitted uses in the WD District

                           A.    Boat launches, lifts, bulkheads
                           B .   Flood and erosion protection structures
                           C .   Public recreation,
                           D.    Fishing docks
                           E.    Marine Service, repair, and rental facilities
                           F.    Private boat house
                           G.    Yacht clubs
                           H.    Marinas
                           I.    Boat storage buildings
                           J.    Accessory facilities to permitted uses including but not limited
                                 to restaurants, parking area for five or less cars, outdoor
                                 restroom, pool, snack bars and wall signs.

              2-63 An approved site plan as described in Section 5-10 of this
                           ordinance shall be required for an   'y new use, addition or exterior
                           alterations to those uses listed in Section 2-042C which meet or
                           exceeds one or more of the following thresholds.

                           1.    The activity requires at least five (5) parking spaces or loading
                                 docks, or any combination thereof which totals five
                                                                                        (5) spaces
                                 or docks.


                           2.    The activity increases the gross floor area,      developed land
                                 areas, or any combination thereof by 25% or more.

                           3.    The activity has a monetary value that is 10% more of t    he f ull'
                                 value assessment of the property being improved.






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             2-64 Uses Existing Withing The Waterfront District On the Date of The
                    Local Law Establishing Said District.

                    A.     Uses which fall within the use categories listed in Sections 2-62, and
                           which existed on the date of the local law establishing the Waterfront
                           District do not require an approved site plan to continue.

                    B.     Uses existing on the date of thelocal law estab   lishing the Waterfront
                           District which do not fall within the use categories listed in Sections
                           2-62 shall be non-conforming and subject to provisions of Article IV
                           of the Zoning ordinance.

             2-65 Desion Standards For Waterfront District

                    A.     The height of buildings shall not exceed three stories.

                    B.     off street parking shall be provided as required in Article III of the
                           Zoning ordinance and as regulated in Sections .2-62, Article II of this
                           ordinance.


                    C.     Billboards, ground signs, roof signs, and projecting signs are
                           prohibited -

                    D.     All :3igns shall be integrated with the structure, its style, design, and
                           architectural elements.


                    E.     Neon signs and any other signs displaying flashing or visible moving
                           elements are  prohibited .

                    F.     one wall sign shall be permitted on each wall for each non-residential
                           use in a structure


                    G.     Wall signs shall not project more than twelve inches from the wall to
                           which they are affixed.

                    H.     Wall signs shall not extend above or beyond the waU in any direction
                           and shall not extend above the bottom of the sill of second story
                           windows or 15 feet above grade level.

                    I.     Allowable total square footage of all sign a.reas.shall not exceed 50% of
                           the street frontage of the particular use said sign is. affixed to.

                    J.     While recognizing the small nature of       the  lots in the Waterfront
                           District, new development, additions, or        exterior alterations to
                           existing development shall make efforts to incorporate landscaping into
                           any improvements       This shall include buffering, parking areas,
                           outdoor storage sites, and loading/unloading areas from public view.

                    K.     New development shall be consistent with the maritime theme of the
                           area, recognize the vehicle/parking limitations of the district by not
                           overburdening Water street with new traffic and/or creating excessive
                           parking areas, and respect the scenic nature of the district by not
                           blocking views seen from the Constitution Park bluff and Waterfront
                           Park or introducing distractive building elements such- as garish

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                            signs, or use of color schemes that are clearly out of character with
                            the area.

                     L.     Lighting   shall be restrained in design and excessive brightness
                            avoided.

                     M.     Newly installed utility services, and service revisions necessitated by
                            exterior alterations or additions,shall be underground.

                     N.     Construction of erosion protection structures shall incorporate the
                            following standards:

                            (1)    All erosion protection structures shall be designed and
                                   constructed according to generally accepted engineering
                                   principles, which have demonstrated success or a likelihood of
                                   success in controlling long-term erosion.          The protective
                                   measure must have a reasonable probability of controlling
                                   erosion on the immediate site for at least 30 years.             Non
                                   Structural methods of erosion control shall however be given
                                   primary consideration .

                            (2)    All material used in such sttuctures shall be durable and
                                   capable of withstanding inundation, Wave impacts, weathering,
                                   and other effects of storm conditions.

                            (3)    The construction, modification or restoration of erosion
                                   protection structures shall not be likely to cause any measurable
                                   increase in erosion at the development site or other locations
                                   and prevent adverse effects to natural protective features, and
                                   existing erosion protection structures,

                     0.     All other design requirements shall be determined during the site plan
                            review process.


               2-70  WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL 1 DISTRICT


               21-71 Purpose

                     The existence of a significant natural feature such as the bluff along the
                     Niagara River provides tremendous opportunities for public enjoyment of the
                     harbor vista. The economic well being of the commercial corridor along main
                     Street is also linked to, the protection of the vistas and bluff area. Those
                     commercial uses which can maximize their location on the bluff by creating
                     scenic vistas as part of the site design will increase retail activity along Main
                     Street. This will have a spill over economic impact onto the establishments
                     on the east side of the street as well.


                     Due to the proximity of the Main Street corridor to the boating activity at
                     the River and adjacent State Parks it is a natural draw for tourists, boaters,
                     fishermen, and other recreational enthusiasts. It is important that good site
                     planning occur on Main Street to create an attractive shopping environment.
                     'Phis is given further importance due to the many older structures present
                     along Mail-, Street which lend a historic flavor to the area. Main Street also
                     serves as a gateway to Fort Niagara State Park and therefore requires-

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                   sensitive treatment to insure that a welcome environment is conveyed to park
                   visitors wishing to stop in the Village to eat or shop.

                   It is also important to give priority to commercial uses which can utilize a
                   bluff location to increase sales and pedestrian traffic along Main Street.

            '2' 7 2Permitted Uses In the WC1 Distric


                   A.    Restaurants
                   B.    Ships Supply
                   C.    Boutiques
                   D.    Craft Studios
                   E.    Professional Offices; except on the first floor of the building
                   F.    Residential Use; except on the first floor of building
                   G.    Village Inn
                   .H.   Parking as may be required under this ordinance or any other Village
                         Ordinance or Local Law
                   I.    Parkland
                   J.    Antique Shops
                   K.    Accessory Uses which are incidental to the above uses.


            Z-73   Site Plan Review


                   An approved site plan as described in Section 15-10 of this local law shall be
                   required for any new development, additions, or exterior alterations to those
                   uses listed in Section 2-72 which exceeds one or more of the thresholds
                   listed in Section 42-63.


            2-74   Uses Existing WithiLi the Waterfront Commerclal 1 Districts On the
                         Date of the Local Law EstablishincT Said Distric

                   A.    Uses which fall within the use categories listed in Sections 21-72 do
                         not require an approved site plan to continue.

                   B.    Uses existing on the date of the local law establishing the Waterfront
                         Commercial 1 District which do not fall within the use categories listed
                         in Sections 2-72 or shall be non-conforming and subject to provisions
                         of Article IV of the Zoning ordinance.

            -)-75 Design Standards for Waterfront Commercial 1 District

                   A.    See design guidelines for Waterfront District - Section 2-65.

                   B.    Facade improvements shall be consistent with the generally brick,
                         wood frame, stonework, and clapboard siding features characteristic
                         of the area.

                   C.    The gross floor area for restaurants, boutiques, antique shops and
                         professional and craft studios shall not exceed 4,000 square feet.

                   D.    The massing and bulk of any new construction should be in harmony
                         with adjacent buildings. The relationship of width to height of new
                         structures shall be consistent with the ratio of the adjacent
                         structures.


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                    E      color choice of new construction should be influenced by the
                           surrounding development. The culor of the new structure should not
                           make it stand out.

                    F.     Where building sites'limit planting, the placement of trees in parking
                           lots or other paved areas is encouraged.

              2-76 Harborfront Vista Incentives


                    A.     The Waterfront Commercial I District is dn the west side of Main Street
                           and the Board of Trustees may permit an additional story to the
                           building height, or the maximum gross floor area for commercial uses
                           may be increased up to a maximum of 5, 000 square feet if the site Plan
                           or gxisting use currently Includes one or more of the following:

                           1.    Construction of an outdoor eating area overlooking the harbor
                                 which is open to the general public and provides a minimum
                                 eating capacity for fifteen (15) individuals.

                           2.    Interior floor plan for commercial uses or restaurants is
                                 designed in a manner which maximizes the harbor vista through
                                 large, picture windows that cover a minimum of 60% of the
                                 building wall facing the harbor.

                           3.    Construction of an outdoor retail area overlooking the harbor.

                           4.    Construction of a small -public viewing area on the lot which
                                 provides good vistas of the harbor and which is open to the
                                 general public. such area must be a minimum of 200 feet.

             WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL 2 DISTRICT


                    Purpose


                    The economic well being of the commercial corridor along Main Street is
                    linked to the protection of the vistas and bluff area aling the Niagara River.
                    Those commercial uses which'can maximize their location on the bluff by
                    creating scenic vistas as part of the site design will increase retail activity
                    along Main Street. This will have a spill over economic impact onto the
                    establishments on the east side of the street as well where the Waterfront
                    Commercial 2 District is located.

                    Due to the proximity of the Main Street Corridor to the boating activity at
                    the River and adjacent state Parks it is a natural draw for tourists, boaters,
                    fishermen, and other recreational enthusiasts'. 'If is important that good site
                    planning occur on Main Street to create an attractive shopping environment.
                    This is given further importance due to the many older structures present
                    along Main Street whihc lend a historic flavor to the area. Main Street also
                    serves as a gateway to Port Niagara state Park and therefore requires
                    sensitive treatment to insure that a welcome environment is conveyed to Park
                    visitors wishing to stop in the Village to eat or shop.




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                    Permitted Mies in the WC2 District

                    A.    Drug Stores
                    B.    Convenient Food Stores
                    C.    All uses listed in the waterfront Commercial 1 District
                    D.    Accessory uses to drug stores and convenient food st6res
                    E.    Bait/Tackle Shops

                    Site Plan Revi!l

                    An approved site plan as described in Section 5-10 of this local law shall be
                    required for any new development, idditions, or exterior alterations to those
                    uses listed in Section 2-- and 2-72 which exceeds one or more of the
                    thresholds listed in Section 2-63.


                    Uses Existinci Within the Waterfront Commercial 2 District On the
                          Date of the Local Law Establishing Said District

                    A.    Uses which fall within the use categories listed in Sections 2-72 and
                          do not require an approved site pla.i to continue.

                    B.    Uses existing on the date of the local law establishing the Waterfront
                          Commercial 2 District which du not fall within the use categories listed
                          in Sections 2-72 or shall be non-conforming and subject to provisions
                          of Article IV of the Zoning ordinance.

                    Design StandMds for Waterfront Commercial.2 Distric

                    A.    see design guidelines for Waterfront District - Section 2-65.

                    B     Facade improvements shall be consistent with the generally brick,
                          wood frame, stonework, and clapboard siding features characteristic
                          of the area.

                    C.    The gross floor area for restaurants, boutiques, antique shops and
                          professional and craft studios shall not exceed 4,000 square feet.

                    D.    The massing and bulk of any new construction should be in harmony
                          with adjacent buildings. The relationship of width to height of new
                          structures shall be consistent with. the ratio of the adjacent
                          structures.


                    E.    Color choice of new construction should be influenced by the
                          surrounding development. The color of the new structure should not
                          make it stand out.

                    F.    Where building sites limit planting, the placement of trees in parking
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              2-80 WATERFRONT BLUFF OVERLAY DISTRICT


              2-81 Purpose

                           The -most prominent natural feature within the Village is the steep
                           bluff along the Niagara River shoreline. It provides numerous scenic
                           vistas overlooking the harl@or as well as Ontario, Canada and thus has
                           significant value to Village residents residing, doing business, or
                           recreating along the bluff area. The steep slope also provides erosion
                           protection for property located atop the bluff. such areas are prone
                           to erosion which - can be caused by the action of currents running
                           along the shore, waves, and wind driven water and,lice, as wen as
                           runoff of rain water, groundwater seepage and construction activities.
                           The bluff protects shoreland and waterfront development by absorbing
                           the often destructive energy of open water.

                           Preservation of the bluff is also important- to protect the public safety
                           and property interests along the west side of Main Street and Water
                           Street. Construction on the bluff can cause soil slippage thereby
                           endangering existing structures and the health and welfare of
                           pedestrians along the bluff Is base.


              2-82 Map


                           The location and boundaries of the Waterfront Bluff overlay District
                           shall be delineated on an official Zoning Map on file in the Village
                           Clerk's Office.


                           The. bluff extends west of Main Street beginning at the south
                           corporate limit with the Town of Porter and extends north to the north
                           boundary @of the R-15 zoning district west of Main Street. This'isjust
                           south of the Villa Apartinnts. The waterward limit of a bluff is'its;
                           intersection with a land area having a slope of 6% or less. 'Where no
                           such land area exists the waterward limit is mean high water. The
                           landward limit of the bluff is 10 feet east of the bluffs receding edge
                           with the exception of the portion of the bluff between the north and
                           south intersection of Water Street and Main Street. In said district
                           the landward limit shal1be the bluffs receding edge.

                           Where the Waterfront Bluff overlay District overlays any primary
                           zoning district delineated on the Official Zoning Map of the Village of
                           Youngstown, the requirements of the overlay district shall be met in
                           addition to any requirements specified for development in the
                           respective primary zoning district.

              2-83 A,11owed Activities

                           Activities allowed in the Waterfront Bluff Overlay District are those
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             2-84 Design gtandards For Activities within the Waterfront Bluff
                         Ove lay District

                   a.    Activities shall retain natural vegetation and trees to the maximum
                         extent practicable in order to create the least erosion potential and
                         handle adequately the volume and rate of velocity of surface run-
                         off, and to screen the bluff face and provide a natural appearance to
                         the Village's shorefront.

                   b.    Disturbed soils shall be stabilized and revegetated or seeded as soon
                         as practicable following construction.

                   C.    In no case shall stormwater be diverted to another property either
                         during site preparation or after development.

                   d.    Trails and walking paths shall be sited and constructed so they are
                         not a source of sediment.


                   e.    Erosion protection structures shall be constructed to minimize
                         downstream impacts and shall not increase off site flooding or erosion.

                   f.    Activities shall be sited in such a manner so as not to block existing
                         views off Main Street and where possible increase viewing
                         opportunities for pedestrians on nearby public spaces.

                   g.    Activities shall be designed and sited in a manner which promotes
                         attractive views of the natural and built environment as seen from the
                         slope base and Niagara River.

                   h.    Activities shall be sited in an unobtrusive manner in terms of scale,
                         height, colors, and location so as to blend in with the natural
                         landscape and maintain the existing views of the bluff as seen from the
                         Niagara River.

                   i.    Erosion control structure design standards are defined in Section 2-
                         65, paragraph N

                   j.    Construction shall only occur on soils which contain adequate load
                         bearing capacities as determined by the village Engineer, and
                         generally accepted engineering standards;-

                   k.    With the exception of stairways, erosion protection structures, and
                         minor structures, construction shall not be permitted on land having
                         an average slope of 40% or greater. The average shall be determined
                         by using slope calculations taken at 10 foot intervals within the
                         proposed land area.

            G.     Amend Article III, Section 3-00 of the Zoning Law of the Village of
                   Youngstown by adding the following underlined words to paragraph (c) of
                   sub-section 3-01 Dwellings "(C) Tourist home, hotel, motel, rooming or
                   lodging house, Village Inn".





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               H.     Amend Article III of the Zoning Law of the Village of Youngstown by adding
                      the following underlined items.

               3-312  Group Facilities

                      In any C, W or WC I or WC2 District, required off-street parking spaces may
                      be provided in group parking facilities designed to serve two or more
                      buildings or uses on different lots, provided that:

                      (a)   The total parking spaces in such group facility shall not be less than
                            the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately,
                            and

                      (b)   All required parking spaces shall be not more than 6.00 feet from the
                            boundary of the lot on which such buildings or uses are located.

               I .    Amend Article VIII of the Zoning Law of the Village of Youngstown by
                      adding the f ollowing definitions.

                      39.   story - That portion of a building between the surf ac 'e of any finished
                            floor and the surface of the finished floor next above it, or if there
                            is no floor above it, then the space between any floor and the. ceiling
                            next above it. The following shall not be deemed a story:

                            a)    A basement or cellar if the finished floor level directly above is
                                  not more than six feet above the average adjoining elevation of
                                  finished grade.

                            b)    Any attic or similar space under a gable or roof in which the
                                  exterior roof line is not more than four feet above the Ooor of
                                  such space.

                      53.   Local Waterfront Revitalization Progrgam. (LWRP) - The-local program
                            to implement the New York Coastal Management Program within the
                            Village as approved by the secretary of State. pursuant to the
                            Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act of 1981.

                      54.   Bluff - See Article II, Section 2-62 of this ordinance..

                      55.   Villacre Inn - A building in which at least three but,n'ot more than
                            twelve rooms are offered for rent to tourists or overnight guests.
                            other rooms typically found in residential homes such as living room
                            and kitchens are often included within the Inn for shared use by Inn
                            guests. Restaurants- facilities may or not be incorporated into the
                            building.

                      56.   Restaurant:- - Fast Food - An establishment where food and/cr
                            beverages are sold in a form ready for consumption and where, by
                            design or packaging techniques, all or a- significant portion of the
                            consumption can or does take place outside the confined of the
                            building, often in a motor vehicle on the site.

                      57.   Restaurant - An establishement where food and beverages are
                            prepared, served and intended to be consumed within the principal

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                          building or outside patio and where such food and beverages are not
                          primarily packaged for removal by the customer.

                   58.    Ships SuDRIV - A small retail store specializing in accessory items for
                          use on recreational watercraft.       Such items might include life
                          preservers, compasses, maps, and similar materials.        Replacement
                          equipment for engine parts and the body, of the watercraft are not sold
                          in these estabhshements.


                   59.    Boutigues - A small retail establishment :specializing in fashionable
                          clothing and accesories, or gifts.

                   60.    Convenient Food Stores - A small retail establishment which sells a
                          limited supply of food and drink items, contains @ a"maximum of two (2)
                          checkout areas, and does not provide grocery carts for customer use.

                   61.    Developed Land Area - Land which is occupied by either structures,
                          parking lots, outdoor storage areas, 'Landscaped improvements,
                          recreation areas, or any combination thereof.

                   62.    Minor Structure - small structures, usually accessory to a principal
                          use, which either have no foundations or are supported by posts.
                          Said posts shall not exceed a 1411 circumference and the distance
                          between the lowest ground elevation and supporting structure shall
                          not exceed 3 feet. Examples of minor structures include decks,
                          cabanas, and patios.

                   63.    Signs


                          (a)   Ground Sign     Those signs which are affixed to the ground
                                      and not attached to a building.

                          (b)   Roof Sign - a sign which is erected,   constructed, or
                                      maintained on, partly above or as part of the roof of any
                                      building.

                          (c)   Projecting Sigh - Sign which is affi-xed@ to an exterior wall
                                      of the structure extending in a perpendicular direction.

                          (d)   WaU Sign - A sign which- is affixed to an exterior wall of
                                      a structure.


                   64.    Boathouse - A structure   built partly'over water  for the housing or
                          storing of a maximum of two recreational boats, with accommodations
                          for gear or general storage.

                   Amend Article V of the Zoning Law of the Village of Youngstown by adding
                   a new section 5-10 as follows:










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              5-10 SITE PLAN REVIEW


              5-11 Site Plan Submittal


              A site plan must be submitted for all:

                     A.     Residential Developments which contain (3) or more dwelling units.
                            However, any residential development which requires the subdivision
                            of land or which is proposed for construction within a previously
                            approved subdivision pursuant to the Village of Youngstown
                            subdivision regulations does not require a site plan.

                     B .    New business or commercial development or exterior alteration to
                            existing business, commercial or industrial establishments which meet
                            or exceeds one or more of the following thresholds.

                            (1)   The gross floor area, developed land area, or any
                                         combination thereof increases by 25% or more.

                                  Five or more parking spaces or loading doc@     s or any
                                         combination thereof which totals, five ( 5) spaces or docks.

                            (3)   The value of the land and building improvements meets or
                                         exceeds $10,000.

                     C.     New development, additions to any existing use, or exterior
                            alterations in the Waterfront Commercial 1 District or Waterfront
                            Commercial 2 District, or Waterfront District which exceeds one or
                            more of the thresholds listed in section 5-11(B).

                     D.     New development, or additions to     any existing use within the Bluff
                            Overlay District except for minor structures, walkways, stairways,
                            and small sheds to store boating supplies nor to exceed 75 square feet
                            in gross floor area.

              5-12   S e Plan - RecTuired Information

                     The content of the site plan shall b   '6 approved by the building Inspector.
                     prior to filing. The approved submission shall be filed with the Village
                     Clerk who, upon payment of the required fees, shall transmit it to the
                     Building Inspector for distribution to officials and agencies as he may deem
                     appropriate for their review, report and recommendation. unless otherwise
                     noted, the site plan shall include the following information prepared by a
                     licensed Engineer, Architect, Landscape Architect, Surveyor or Attorney
                     as appropriate. The number of copies shall be determined by. the Building
                     Inspector.

                     A.     Title of drawing, including name of development, name and address
                            of applicant and person who prepared the drawing.

                     B.     North point, scale and date.

                     C.     A survey plotted to scale of the proposed development including its
                            acreage and a legal description thereof.


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                  D      The location and names of existing and proposed streets and sidewalks
                         immediately adjoining and within the proposed site.

                  E .    Layout, 'number and dimension of lots.

                  F .    Location, proposed use, height and floor plan of all non-residential
                         and all residential structures containing three (3) or more dwelling
                         units, location of all parking, loading and stacking areas with access
                         drives..


                  * .    Location and proposed development of all open spaces including parks,
                         playgrounds, and open reservations.

                  * .    Existing and proposed water courses and direction of flow.

                  I.     Topographic map and drainage plan       showing existing and finished
                         grades, engineering calculations and    the impact on the surrounding
                         area.   slope calculations at 10 foot intervals, for existing grades,
                         shall be provided for proposed development within the Bluff Overlay
                         District.


                  J .    Water supply plan including location of fire hydrants.

                  K .    Paving, including typical cross sections and profiles of proposed
                         streets, pedestrian walkways, bikeways and parking lots.

                  L .    sewerage disposal plans.

                  M.     A landscape plan indicating location, type and size of existing trees,
                         and vegetation, identifying those to be preserved; and location, type
                         and size of trees, vegetation and other amenities to be provided.

                  N      Location and design of lighting facilities, fences, walls and signs.

                  0.     Location, and, dimension of all signs.

                  P.     Proposed easements, restrictions, covenants and provisions for
                         homeowners association and common ownership, if required.

                  Q.     Land and building improvement cost.

                  R.     Upon the request of the  Board of Trustees the applicant shall prepare
                         and submit, to the satisfaction of the Board, a market feasibility study
                         for the proposed use. Said study shall be prepared by a professional
                         market consultant with experience in development economics.

                         Upon the request of the Board of Trustees, the applicant shall
                         prepare and submit, to the satisfaction of the Board, soil boring
                         information especially for those activities proposed within the Bluff
                         Overlay District.






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                   13   Site Plan Review and Fees Recruired

                        A      The Building Inspector shall review the site plan to insure it is in
                               conformance with this ordinance, and all other applicable laws.
                               Thereafter he shall forward the plan to the Board of Trustees for
                               referral within fifteen. (15) days to the Planning Board, Village
                               Engineer, and other agencies for review as appropriate.

                        B .    Upon   acceptance of the site plan as completed by the Building
                               Inspector, the applicant shall submit a fee within two days to the
                               Village Clerk equal to .25% of the total building and land improvement
                               cost up to a maximum of $2,000.00.

                        C .    within thirt,' , (30) days of its receipt cf the application for site plan
                               approval from the Board of Trustees, the agencies shall review it and
                               notify the 2oard of Trustees in writing of its comments or
                               recommendations.


                        D .    Within sixty (60) days of its receipt of the application for site plan
                               approvai, the Board of Trustees shall act on it and nctlf,,, the Planning
                               Board, Building Inspector, village Clerk and applicant of its action.
                               This tj@me period may be extended by the Board Of Trustees or by
                              -written request of the applicant. In determining Its action the Board
                               of Trustees may conduct a public hearing if deemed appropriate. Th e
                               Board of Trustees action shall be in the form of a written report of
                               approval or disapproval of the site plan. 11-i approving the site plan,
                               the Board of Trustees may impose conditions Iiinitincr the use and the
                               occupancy of the land or proposed buildings consistent with the intent
                               and purposes of the Zoning ordinance. If the Board of Trustees
                               disapprove, it shall state its reasons.

                        E      Except, for subdivisions that have been duly filed in the office of the
                               County Clerk, @f construction of the approved development has not
                               commenced within two (2) years from the time of site plan approval,
                               that appi@oval shall be deemed revoked. Extensions of this period may
                               be granted by the Board of Trustees.

                        F.     The Board of Trustees review of the site plan shall include, but not
                               be limited to, the following general considerations:

                               (1)    Location, arrangement, size, design and general site
                                             compatibility of buildings, lighting and signs.

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                                           uacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic, access and
                                             circulation,   including intersections,        road widths,
                                             pavement surfaces, -1i,,,,iders Fand traffic controls.
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                               (3)    Location, arrangement, appearance and         sufficidncy of
                                             off-street parking and loading.

                               (4)    Adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and
                                             circulation, walkway structures, control of intersections
                                             with vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian convenience.
                               (5)    Adequacy of stormwater and drainage facilities.


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                             (6)    Adequacy of water supply and sewage disposal facilities.

                             (7)    Adequacy, type and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other
                                    landscaping constituting a visual and/or noise buffer between
                                    the development parcel and adjoining lands, including the
                                    maximum retention of existing vegetation.

                             (8)    Adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency zones and the
                                    provision of fire hydrants.

                             (9)    Special attention to the adequacy and impact of structures,
                                    roadways and landscaping in areas with susceptibility to
                                    ponding, flooding and/or erosion.

                             (10)   Use of proper and adequate screening devices between parking
                                    and service areas viewed from public roads or public parklands.

                             (11)   Consistency between the site plan and the Village's adopted
                                    LWRP.


                             (12)   Quality and adequacy of views from those scenic vistas descri
                                    bed in Policy 25A of the Village's adopted LWRP.

                             (13)   Attractiveness of the proposed use or structure(s) as viewed
                                    from the Niagara River.

                             (14)   Adequacy of design and function of waterfront improvements
                                    such as bulkheads, docking facilities, launch ramps and sea
                                    walls.


                             (15)   For development within the waterfront or Waterfront Commercial
                                    Zoning District compliance with the design standards listed in
                                    sections 2-65 and 2-76 respectively of this ordinance.

                             (16)   For development within the Waterfront Bluff overlay District
                                    compliance with the provisions of Section 2-041F , of this
                                    ordinance.


                     K.      Severability

                             If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this local law                * or
                             application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be adjudged
                             by any court to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or
                             invalidate the reaminder thereof or the application thereof to other
                             persons and circumstances but shall be confined in its operation to the
                             clause, sentence, paragraph, or part thereof and the persons and
                             circumstances directly involved in the controversy in which such
                             judgment shall have been rendered.

                     L.      Effective Date.

                             This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the
                             Secretary of State of the State of New York.



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                                        LOCAL CONSISTENCY LAW


                                     AND COASTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
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                          LOCAL CONSISTENCY LAW FOR THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN



            This Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Consistency Law for the
            Village of Youngstown, N.Y. requires all Type I and Unlisted actions (as defined
            by the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) implementing regulations)
            that would be directly undertaken, approved, or funded by the Village to be
            reviewed by the Board of Trustees for consistency with the Village of Youngstown
            LWRP-


            ARTICLE I.    GENERAL PROVISIONS


            Section 1.1    TITLE


                   This local law shall be known and may be cited as the Village of Youngstown
                   LWRP Consistency Law.


            Section 1.2 - PURPOSE


                   The purpose of this local law is to provide for the protection and
                   beneficial use of the natural and man-made resources within the Village
                   of Youngstown waterfront area by ensuring that certain actions to be
                   undertaken, approved, or funded by the Village will be undertaken in a
                   manner consistent with the policies and purposes of the Village of
                   Youngstown Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.       The consistency
                   review, while triggered by SEQRA, is a free standing review conducted by
                   the Board of Trustees.


            Section 2.3 - AUTHORITY


                   This law is adopted under.Section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law and
                   Article 42 of the Executive Law.


            Section 1.4 - APPLICABILITY


                   All agencies of the Village of Youngstown shall comply with this local
                   law, prior to directly undertaking, approving, or funding any action within
                   the waterfront area when such action is classified as Type I or Unlisted
                   under Part 617 or Title 6 of the official compilation of Codes, Rules and
                   Regulations of the State of New York.


            Section 1.5- SEVERABILITY


                   The provisions of this local law are severable. If any part of this local
                   law is found invalid, such findings will apply only to the particular
                   provision and circumstances in question. The remainder of this local law,
                   and the application of the disputed provision to other circumstances, will
                   remain valid.


            Section 1.6 - DEFINITIONS


                   (a)   "Action" means either a "Type I" or "Unlisted" action as defined in
                         SEQR regulations at NYCRR 617.2.



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                     (b)  "Consistent" means the action will be fully in compliance with.and
                          will not hinder any of the Vi?.lage of Youngstown LWRP Policy
                          standards and conditions.


                    (c)   11EAF11 means Environmental Assessment Form as defined at,6NYCRR 617.2
                          W.

                    (d)   "EIS" means Environmental Impact Statement as defined at 6NYCRR
                          617.2 (m).

                    (e)   "Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP)Ilmeans the local
                          program to implement the NYS Coastal Management Program within the
                          Village of Youngstown approved by the Secretary of State pursuant
                          to the Waterfront Revitalization and a Coastal Resources Act of 1981
                          (Article 42 of the Exe6utive Law of New York State), a copy of which
                          is on file in the office of the clerk of the Village of Youngstown.

                    (f)   "Part 617" means the State Environmental Quality Review Regulations
                          (Part 617 of Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Ruies and
                          Regulations of the State of New York).

                    (g)   11SEQR11 means the State Environmental Quality Review Act (Article 8
                          of the Environmental Conservation Law, which is Chapter 43-h of the
                          Consolidated Laws of the State of New York-).

                    (h)   "Village" means the Village of Youngstown.

                    (i)   "Village Agency" means any board, department, office, other bodies
                          or officers of the Village of Youngstown.

                    (j)   "Board of Trustees" means the Board of Trustees of the Village of
                          Youngstown.

                    (k)   11CAF1' means Coastal Assessment Form as adopted by the Village.

                    (1)   "Waterfront Area" means that portion of the New York State Coastal
                          Area within the Village of Youngstown as delineated in the Village
                          of Youngstown Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.

                    (m)   All other terms for which definitions are given in SEQR and/or Part
                          617 shall have the same meanings in this local law.

                    (n)   "Planning Board" means the Village of Youngstown Planning Board.










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             ARTICLE II    CONSISTENCY REVIEW PROCEDURES


             Section 2.1   INITIAL REVIEW


             2.1.1 As early as possible in the formulation of Type I or an Unlisted action,
                   the agency shall prepare a Coastal Assessment Form (CAF) to assist with
                   the consistency review, however, when an applicant submits an application
                   to a Village agency for an approval of an action, the applicant shall
                   prepare a CAF.

                         The Board   of Trustees or a Village agency when proposing to
                         undertake,  approve, or fund a Type I or Unlisted action in the
                         waterfront  area, shall prepare or cause to be prepared a Waterfront
                         Assessment Form (WAF) for the proposed action.         Following the
                         preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement or the issuance of
                         a negative declaration pursuant to SEQR, a Village agency shall refer
                         the WAF, and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or other pertinent
                         information for that action to the Board of Trustees for review and
                         determination regarding the action's consistency with the policies
                         and purposes of the LWRP.


             Section 2.2 - CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION


             2.2.1 Prior to its undertaking, approving, or funding of a proposed Type
                         I or Unlisted action in the waterfront area, and for each action
                         referred by a Village agency pursuant to section 2.1, the Board of
                         Trustees shall either:


                   (a)   Determine that the action will not substantially hinder achieving
                         the LWRP Policy Standard and conditions; or

                   (b)   Determine that the action will substantially hinder achieving the
                         LWRP standards and conditions


                   (c)   If the Board of Trustees determines that the action will cause a
                         substantial hindrance to the achievement of the LWRP policy standards
                         and conditions, such action will not be undertaken unless the Village
                         Board determines with respect to the proposed project that:

                         1.     no reasonable alternatives exist which would permit the action
                                to be undertaken in a manner which will not substantially
                                hinder the achievement of such LWRP policy standards and
                                conditions;


                         2.     the action would be undertaken in a manner which will minimize
                                all adverse affects on such LWRP policy standards and
                                conditions to the maximum extent practicable; and
                         3.     the action wiil result in an overriding village, regional or
                                statewide public benefit.

                         Such a finding shall constitute a determination that the action is
                         consistent.



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              2.2.2 The Board of Trustees shall complete its review of the proposed
                           action's consistency and prepire e written finding to the referring
                           Village agency within thirty (30) days of the referral date.        The
                           Board of Trustees may refer such actions for review to any municipal
                           agency.  Such agencies include but ate not limited to the Village
                           Attorney, Department of Public Works, and Planning Board.

              2. 2. 3 The wr itten- findings of the Board of Trustees shall be filed with the
                    Village Clerk before the action is undertaken, approved, or funded.

                    No action shall be undertaken, approved, or funded unless the
                           Board of Trustees, determines its consistency with the general intent
                           of, the LWRP by a finding pursuant to either 2.2.1(a) or 2.2.1(b)
                           above.


              Section 3.1- EFFECTIVE DATE


              This iocal law shall take effect immediately after the following have both
              occurred:


                    1.     Approval of the Village of Youngstown Local Waterfront Revitalization
                           Program by the Secretary of State in accordance with Article 42 of
                           the Executive Law of New York State, and


                    2.     Filing of the local law in the office of the Secretary in accordance
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                                          VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN


                                        WATERFRONT ASSESSMENT FORM


             (a)   Applicants shall complete this assessment form for actions which are
                   subject to the Village of Youngstown Local Consistency Law.             This
                   assessment is intended to supplement other information used by the Village
                   of Youngstown in making determinations of significance pursuant to the New
                   York State Environmental Quality Review Law. If it is determined that an
                   action will not have a significant effect on the environment, this
                   assessment is intended to assist the Village in arriving at their decision
                   as to consistency as required by Section 2.2 of Local Law No. 2 of 1989
                   (Local Consistency Law).

             (b)   If any question in subsection (e) on this form is answered "yes" then the
                   proposed action may affect the achievement of the coastal policies
                   contained in the Village of Youngstown Local Waterfront Revitalization
                   Program.   Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, if
                   necessary, modified prior to either (1) making a determination of
                   consistency pursuant to Section 2.2 of Local Law No. 2 of 1989 or (2) if
                   the action is one for which the findings required thereunder. If an action
                   cannot be determined as consistent with the general intent of the LWRP,
                   it shall not be undertaken.


             (c)   Before answering the questions in subsection (e), the preparer shall review
                   the COdStal policies as explained in the Village of Youngstown Local
                   Waterfront Revitalization Program. Actions should be evaluated as to their
                   beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area.


             (d)   Description of Action


                   1.    Type of Action

                   ------------- (a)     Directly undertaken, pursuant to:
                                 (b)   Funding pursuant to:
                                 (c)   Permit(s), pursuant to:
                                 (d)     Planning activity(ies), pursuant to:
                                 (e)   Rule, regulation, procedure, policy-making,
                                            pursuant to:
                                 (f)   Construction, alteration of structure(s)


                   2.    Location of Action; fill in blank(s) as applicable:

                                                                      Applicant

                   3.    Anticipated State Date of Action
                                                               Month/Day/Year

                   4.    Will the action require funding, and/or approval by a federal
                         agency(ies)? if yes, which federal agency(ies)?



             (e)   Coastal Assessment                                       YES         NO

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            1.    Will the action result in a large physical
                  change to a site or physically alter more
                  than 20,000 square feet of land if said land
                  is located west    of Main Street, or five acres
                  if elsewhere.within the Village?

            2. Will the action have any significant visual
                  effect upon the bluff or Youngstown Harbor as
                  viewed from Constitution Park, or Waterfront
                  Park?


            3.    Will the action significantly affect existing
                  development of future water-dependent uses?

            4.    Will the action require new of expanded public
                  services or infrastructure into undeveloped or
                 .low density areas of the Village?

            5.    Does the action involve an energy facility not
                 ,.subject to Article VII or VIII of the New York
                  State Public Service Law?


            6.    Will the action be located in or significantly
                  affect development on the bluff west of Main
                  Street that functions as a natural protection
                  feature.against erosion?

            7.    Does the action involve mining, excavation or
                  dredging within the Niagara River?

            8.    Will the action result in a reduction of existing
                  or potential public access to or along the shore?

            9.    Does the action involve the sale or change in
                  use of publicly-owned lands adjacent to the
                  coastline?


            10.   Will the action affect,existing.or potential
                  recreation opportunities?

            If you answered yes  to one or more questions in subsection (e) on this form,
            briefly And precisely describe the nature and extent of the proposed action in
            the space below, and submit a copy to:

                                          Office of the Mayor
                                        Youngstown Village Hall
                                               PO Box 168
                                          240 Lockport Street
                                         Youngstown, NY 14174



            Preparer's Name:                             Telephone No.:


            Organization:                                Date:


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                                 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
                                     COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGWI



                   Guidelines for Notification and Review of State Agency Actions
                    Where Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs Are in Effect



              PURPOSES OF GUIDELINES


              A.   The Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act (Article 42 of
                   the Executive Law) and the Department of State's regulations (19 NYCRR
                   Part 600) require certain state agency actions identified by the
                   Secretary of State to be consistent to the maximum extent practicable
                   with the policies and purposes of approved Local Waterfront
                   Revitalization Programs (LWRPs).   These guidelines are intended to
                   assist  state  agencies   in  meeting   that   statutory   consistency
                   obligation.

              B.   The Act also requires that state agencies provide timely notice to the
                   situs local government whenever an identified action will occur within
                   an area covered by an approved LWRP.     These guidelines describe a
                   process for complying with this notification requirement. They also
                   provide procedures to assist local governments in carrying out their
                   review responsibilities in a timely manner.

              C.   The Secretary of State is required by the Act to confer with state
                   agencies and local governments when notified by a local government
                   that a proposed state agency action may conflict with the policies and
                   purposes of its approved LWRP.       These guidelines    establish a
                   procedure for resolving such conflicts.



              DEFINITIONS


              A.   Action means:


                   1. A "Type 1" or "Unlisted" action as defined by the State
                      Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR);

                   2. occurring within the boundaries of an approved LWRP; and

                   3. Being taken pursuant to a state agency program or activity which
                      has been identified by the Secretary of State as likely to affect
                      the policies and purposes of the LWRP.

              B.   Consistent to the maximum extent practicable means that an action will
                   not substantially hinder the achievement of any of the policies and
                   purposes of an approved LWRP and, whenever practicable, will advance
                   one or more of such policies. If an action will substantially hinder,
                   any of the policies or purposes of an approved LWRP, then the action
                   must be one:














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                  1.  For which no reasonable alternatives exist that would avoid or
                      overcome anv substantial hindrance;


                  2.  That will minimize all adverse effects on the policies or purposes
                      of the LWRP to the maximum extent practicable; and

                  3.  That will result in an overriding regional or statewide public
                      benefit.


              C.  Local Waterfront Revitalization Program or LWRP means a progran
                  prepared and adopted by a local government and approved by the
                  Sec,retary of State pursuant to Executive Law, Article 42; which
                  program contains policies on the management of land, water and
                  man-made resources, proposed land uses and specific projects that are
                  essential to program implementation.



              NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE


              A. When a state agency is considering an action as described in II above,
                  the state agency shall notify the affected local government.

              B. Notification of a proposed action by a state agency:

                  1.  Shall fully describe the nature and location of the action;

                  2.  Shall be accomplished by use of either the State Clearinghouse,
                      other existing state agency notification procedures, or through
                      any alternative procedure agreed upon by the state agency and
                      local government;

                  3.  Should be provided to the local official identified in the LWRP of
                      the situs local government as early in the planning stages of the
                      action as possible, but in any event at least 30 days prior to the
                      agency's decision on the action.(The timely filing of a copy of a
                      completed Coastal Assessment Form with the local LWRP official
                      should be considered adequate notification of a proposed action.)

              C. If the proposed action will require the preparation of a draft
                  environmental impact -statement, the filing of this draft document with
                  the chief executive officer can serve as the state agency's
                  notification to the situs local government.



         IV.: LOCAL GOVLIU*TMT REVIEW PROCEDURE


              A. Upon receipt of notification from a state agency, the situs local
                  government will be responsible for evaluating a proposed action
                  against the policies and purposes of its approved LWRP. Upon request
                  of the local official identified in the LWRP, the state agency should














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                   promptly provide the situs local government with whatever additional
                   information is available which will *assist the situs local government
                   to evaluate the proposed action.

               B.  If the situs local government cannot identify -any conflicts between
                   the proposed action and the applicable policies and purposes of its
                   approved LWRP, it should inform the state agency in writing of its
                   finding.   Upon receipt of the local goverment's finding, the state
                   agency may proceed with its conside;ation of the proposed action in
                   accordance with 19 NYCRR Part 600.


               C.  If the situs local government does not notify the state agency in
                   yriting of its finding within the established review period, the state
                   -agency may then presume that the proposed action does not conflict
                   with the policies and purposes of the municipality's approved LWRP.

               D.  If -the situs local goverment notifies the state agency in @,,ritAing
                   that the proposed action does conflict with the policieb and/or
                   purposes of its approved LWRP, the state agency shall not proceed with
                   its consideration of, or decision on, the proposed action as long as
                   the Resolution of Conflicts procedure established in V below shall
                   apply. The local government shall forward a copy of the identified
                   conflicts to the Secretary of State at the time when the state agency
                   is notified. In notifying the state agency, the local government shall
                   identify the specific policies and purposes of the LWRP with which the
                   proposed action conflicts.



          V.       RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS


               A.  The following procedure applies      whenever a local government has
                   notified the secretary of State      and state agency that a proposed
                   action conflicts with the policies   and purposes of its approved LWRP.

                   1.  Upon receipt of notification from a local government that a
                       proposed action conflicts with   its approved LWRP, the state? agency
                       should contact the local LWRP    official to discuss the content of
                       the identified conflicts and     the means for resolving them. A
                       meeting of state agency and local government representatives may
                       be necessary to discuss and resolve the identified conflicts.
                       This discussion should take place within 30 days of the receipt of
                       a conflict notification from the local government.

                   2.  If the discussion between the situs local government and the state
                       agency results in the resolution of the identified conflicts,
                       then, within seven days of the discussion, the situs local
                       government shall notify the state agency in writing, with a copy
                       forwarded to the Secretary of State, that all of the identified
                       conflicts have been resolved. The state agency can then proceed
                       with its consideration of the proposed action in accordance with
                       19 KYCRR Part 600.












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                 3.  If the consultation between the situs local government and the
                     state agency does not lead to the resolution of the identified
                     conflicts, either party may request, in writing, the assistance of
                     the Secretary of State to resolve any or all of the identified
                     conflicts. This request must be received by the Secretary within
                     15 days following the discussion between the situs local
                     government and the state agency.       The party requesting the
                     assistance of the Secretary of State shall forward a copy of their
                     request to the other party.

                 4.  Within 30 days following the receipt of a request for assistance,
                     the Secretary or a Department of State official or employee
                     designated by the secretary, will discuss the identified conflicts
                     and circumstances preventing their resolution with appropriate
                     representatives from the state agency and situs local government.

                 5.  If agreement among all parties cannot be reached during this
                     discussion, the Secretary shall, within 15 days, notify both
                     parties of his/her findings and recommendations.

                 6.  The state agency shall not proceed with its consideration of, or
                     decision on, the proposed action as long as the foregoing
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                          Procedural Guidelines for Cocrdinating KYS DOS & LWRP
                               Consistency Rexiew oi Federal A&ency Actions


              DIRECT ACTIONS

              1.   Af ter acknowledging the receipt of a consistency determination and
                   supporting documentation from a federal agency, DOS will forward copies
                   of the determination and other descriptive information on the proposed
                   direct action to the program coordinator (of an approved LWRP) and other.
                   interested parties.

              2.   This notification will indicate the date by which all comments and-
                   recommendations must be submitted to DOS and will identify the
                   Department's principal reviewer for the proposed action.

              3.   The review period will be about twenty-five (25) days. If comments and
                   recommendations are not received by the date indicated in the
                   notification, DOS will presume that the municipality has "no opinion" on
                   the consistency of the proposed direct federal agency action with local
                   coastal policies.

              4.   If DOS does not fully concur with and./or has any questions on the
                   comments and recommendations submitted by the municipality, DOS will
                   contact the municipality to discuss any differences of opinion or
                   questions prior to agreeing or disagreeing with the federal agency's
                   consistency determination on the proposed direct action.

              5.   A copy of DOS' "agreement" or "disagreement" letter to the federal agency
                   will be forwarded to the local program coordinator.

              PERKIT ANM LICENSE ACTIONS


              1.   DOS will acknowledge the receipt of an applicant's consistency
                   certification and application materials. At that time, DOS will forward
                   a copy of the submitted documentation to the program coordinator and will
                   identify the Department's principal reviewer for the proposed action.

              2.   Within thirty (30) days of receiving such information, the program
                   coordinator will contact the principal reviewer for DOS to discuss: (a)
                   the need to request additional information for review purposes; and (b)
                   any possible problems pertaining to the consistency of a proposed action
                   with local coastal policies.

              3.   When DOS and the program coordinator agree that additional information is
                   necessary, DOS will request the applicant to provide the information. A
                   copy of this information will be provided to the program coordinator upon
                   receipt.

              4.   Within thirty (30) days of receiving the requested additional information
                   or discussing possible problems of a proposed action with the principal
                   ';-eviewer for DOS, whichever is later, the program coordinator will notify
                   DOS of the reasons why a proposed action may be inconsistent or consistent
                   vith local coastal policies.






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              5.   After that notification, the program coordinator will submit the
                   municipality's written comments and recommendations on a proposed permit
                   action to DOS before or at the conclusion of the official public comment
                   period.
                            If such comments and recommendations are not forwarded to DOS by
                   the eLd of the public comment period, DOS will presume that the
                   municipality has "no opinion" on the consistency of the proposed action
                   with local coastal policies.

              6.   If DOS does not fully concur with and/or has any questions on the
                   comments and recommendations submitted by the municipality on a proposed
                   permit action, DOS will contact the program coordinator to discuss any
                   differences of opinion prior to issuing a letter of "Concurrence" or
                   11objection" letter to the applicant will be forwarded to the program
                   coordinator.

              7.   A copy of DOS' "Concurrence" or "objective" letter to the applicant will
                   be forwarded to the program coordinator.

              FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACTIONS


              1.   Upon receiving notification of a proposed federal financial assistance
                   action, DOS will request information on the action from the applicant for
                   consistency review purposes. As appropriate. DOS will also request the
                   applicant to provide a copy of the application documentation to the
                   program coordinator.   A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the
                   coordinator and will serve as notification that the proposed action may
                   be subject to review.

              2.   DOS will acknowledge the receipt of the requested information and provide
                   a copy of this acknowledgement to the program coordinator. DOS may, at
                   this time, request the applicant to submit additional information for
                   review purposes.

              3.   the review period will conclude thirty (30) days after the date on DOS'
                   letter of acknowledgement or the receipt of requested additional
                   information, whichever is later. The review period may be extended for
                   major financial assistance actions.

              4.   The program coordinator must submit the municipality's comments and
                   recommendations on the p@o-posed action to DOS within twenty days (or
                   other time agreed to by DOS and the program coordinator) form the start
                   of the review period received within this period, DOS will presume that
                   the municipality has "no opinion" an the consistency of the proposed
                   financial assistance action with local coastal policies.

              5.   If DOS does not fully concur with and/or has any questions on the
                   comments and recommendations submitted by the municipality, DOS will
                   contact the program coordinator to discuss any differences of opinion or
                   questions prior to notifying the applicant of DOS' consi:stency decision.

              6.   A copy of DOS' consistency decision letter to the applicant will be
                   forwarded to the program coordinator.































































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