BH BL BPA Town Hall Visioning Committee Update

What will/could the community look and be like in 20 years?

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A VISION FOR THE AREA

THE “EXPERIENCE”

Outdoor Activities (Nature Walks

and Biking, Lake, Other)

Niche Retail (Small/Unique

Shops)

Unique Restaurants

(Special Foods, Environments)

Lodging (B&B, Lodges)

Other Activities (Performances,

Seminars, History, Visit Museum or

Farm)

“CONNECTING THE DOTS” OF OPPORTUNITY

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Local Residents Tourists/”Travel Through” Guests Reunion Guests (5-7 classes/year) Those attending sports events Former residents coming back to

the area Regional residents seeking a

unique experience.

MEETING THE COLLECTIVE NEEDS OF DIFFERENT LIFE STYLES.

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DEFINING THE “CUSTOMER” BASE . . .

Selected Types of Retail Shops for “Main Street”

Restaurants Food Shops Other Specialty Shops

•Mexican•Thai/Asian•American• Italian/Pizza•Classic diner•Steak/seafood•Upscale •Dinner theater

•Specialty coffees•Baked goods•Box lunch and catering•Soup/Sandwiches•Health/energy foods/drinks

•Specialty candy• Ice cream/yogurt

•Sports equipment •Canoe/kayak/bike rental•Unique clothing, jewelry and accessories

•Special antiques•Artwork and framing•Florist•Hardware/household items•Pet care

COMMUNITY ATTRIBUTES

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MAIN STREET CHATHAM, NY

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• Deli • Bakery • Wine • Unique foods

PUTNAM MARKET IN SARATOGA SPRINGS

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CONCERT ON THE GREEN: HAMILTON, NY

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Garden or Some Type of

Monument

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ROUNDABOUT IN BURNT HILLS: GOOD IDEA?

MILFORD, DE

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Central Core - the Crossroads of our BH-BL Community

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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING . . .

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• Assigned Action Teams to Facilitate Implementation • Route 50 Corridor

• Parks and Connecting Trails

• Agriculture and Heritage Sites

• Marketing

• Town of Ballston Micro-Enterprise Grant • Town of Ballston Zoning Amendments Underway • Town of Glenville Zoning Amendments Underway • Re-development Projects – approved or pending

• Flex Space, CVS, USA Gas, Stewart’s Shops, Spinney Group Residential

• Phase 1 Ballston Lake Public Sewers

ROUTE 50SEWER STUDY

TOWN OF BALLSTON

SARATOGA COUNTY

Proposed Sewer District – Option 2Proposed Sewer District – Option 1

Option 1 – Area 1A

Gravity Sewer Option

• 18,500 feet of 8” gravity sewer pipe• 2,030 feet of 4” pressure pipe• 31,500 feet of 8” to 12” pipe Upgrades to

the Ballston Lake Sewer District • 1 Pump Station• 11,900 feet of service laterals

Construction Costs $ 5,367,700Contingency $ 1,341,900Total Construction Costs $ 6,709,600

Engineering and Other Soft Costs (25%) $ 1,677,400Total Project Costs $ 8,387,000

Option 1 – Area 2A

Low Pressure Sewer Option

• 12,300 feet of 8” pressure sewer pipe• 2,800 feet of 6” pressure sewer pipe• 44 Service Laterals

Construction Costs $ 1,706,600Contingency $ 426,650Total Construction Costs $ 2,133,250

Engineering and Other Soft Costs (25%) $ 533,300Total Project Costs $ 2,666,550

Option 2 – Entire Service Area

Low Pressure Sewer Option

• 12,215 feet of 12” pressure sewer pipe• 5,340 feet of 10” pressure sewer pipe• 5,020 feet of 8” pressure sewer pipe• 7,310 feet of 4” pressure sewer pipe• 6,050 feet of <4” pressure sewer pipe• 209 Service Laterals

Construction Costs $ 6,484,240Contingency $ 1,621,060Total Construction Costs $ 8,105,300

Engineering and Other Soft Costs (25%) $ 2,026,325Total Project Costs $ 10,131,625

SANITARY SEWER COST COMPARISONOption 1 – Service Area 1A

Conventional Sewer Option Annual Debt Service $ 588Annual SCSD O&M Charge $ 240Total Annual Cost $ 828One-time estimated typical hookup costs $ 3,500

Option 1 – Service Area 2ALow Pressure Sewer Option Annual Debt Service $ 222Annual SCSD O&M Charge $ 240Total Annual Cost $ 462One-time estimated typical hookup costs $ 10,000

Option 2 – Entire Route 50 Service AreaLow Pressure Sewer Option Annual Debt Service $ 363Annual SCSD O&M Charge $ 240Total Annual Cost $ 603One-time estimated typical hookup costs $ 10,000

ROUTE 50 CORRIDOR SEWERSNEXT STEPS

• Decide whether to proceed with the creation of the sewer district – Hold a referendum or board decision and pick a sewer option

• Board proceeds with the preparation of a Map, Plan and Report and SEQR

• Board holds public hearing and adopts proposed sewer district• Town submits application to the NYS Comptroller for approval• Secure financing (NYSEFC low interest funding or municipal bond)• Proceed with design and construction• Typically a three year process

NEXT STEPS . . .

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• Gather Feedback From Public and Stakeholders • Craft a Vision for the Next 20 years (VISION 2035) • Finalize Zoning, Comp Plan and Sewers Plan • Re-development of Route 50/Lakehill Road Corners • Develop a Master Plan for the Route 50 Corridor

PRIORITIES FOR 2017? . . .

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• Development Patterns? • Parks and Recreation? • Agricultural Tourism? • Shops and Restaurants? • Public Water and Sewer?

FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS?