Public Meeting 1July 23, 2020
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Project Consultant
Simone Collins Landscape Architecture - 610.239.7601
Pankaj Jobanputra, AICP – [email protected] Wallace, ASLA – [email protected] Collins, RLA – [email protected]
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Citizens Advisory Committee
Reggie Cheong-Leen – Milford Planning CommissionLaurie DiGeso – Milford Borough SecretaryMaureen Dooley – Pike County Historic TrustGranger Greenbaum – Milford Planning CommissionJanice Halsted – Milford Planning CommissionDoug Manion – CEO, Kleo PharmaceuticalsSusanne Smith – Milford Planning CommissionBrian Snyder – Pike County Planning CommissionSean Strub – Milford Borough MayorBarbara Tarquinio – Milford Planning CommissionFrank Tarquinio – Milford Borough Council PresidentLuke Turano – Milford Borough CouncilAdriane Wendell – Milford Borough Council
Agenda
1. Team Introductions2. Scope3. Schedule4. Components of Comprehensive Plan5. Site Reconnaissance - June 12, 20206. Questions to Consider 7. Public Opinion Survey8. Interactive Brainstorming9. Next Steps10. Discussion
Drone Imagery Courtesy of Pike County
SC Graphics & Report – communicate ideas; and serve as funding “sales” tools
Lehman Township Comprehensive PlanLehman Township Open Space Plan
Upper Saucon Township Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
SC Graphics & Reports
Project Scope1. Collect and Review Data2. Conduct Field Reconnaissance3. Develop / Administer On-Line Survey4. Initiate / Monitor Social Media Strategy5. Define Plan Goals / Objectives6. Design Project Mapping7. Draft Plan8. Final Plan9. Meetings & Stakeholder Involvement
1. Citizens Advisory Committee (3)2. Planning Commission Meetings (3)3. Public Meetings (3)4. Borough Council Meeting (1)5. Online Public Opinion Survey (Open July – December, 2020)6. Key Stakeholder Interviews (Up to 6)
Project Schedule
Components of a Comprehensive PlanRecommendations• Future Land Use• Housing Plan• Transportation Plan• Community Facilities and Utilities Plan• Economic Development Plan• Protection of Natural and Historic
Resources• Open Space & Recreation• Arts and Culture
Planning Context• Goals and Objectives• Demographics• Existing Conditions & Analysis• Compatibility with Surrounding
Municipal Plans
Implementation Strategy• Implementation Priorities• Action Strategy (short/long-term)• Potential Funding Sources
Project Area
Vandermark Creek
Sawkill Creek
Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area
To Grey Towers
Columns Museum
Forester’s Hall
Baseball Fields
Milford TheaterHotel Fauchere
Tom Quick InnPike Co.
Courthouse
MilfordPark
Site Reconnaissance – June 12, 2020
State Routes / Arteries – Broad & Harford Streets
Broad St. Harford St. (5 p.m. traffic)
Transportation
• What does the overall Borough road system need?• How can pedestrian & bicycle safety be improved?• Where can additional public parking be implemented?
Residential AlleysTransportation / Economic Development
• How can alleys be ‘activated’ for multi-modal use and economic development?
Residential NeighborhoodsHousing
• Does the Borough seek higher residential density?• What does conservation design mean going forward?Land Use
• What modifications to current zoning would be appropriate?• Where are the buildable lots within the Borough?
Municipal & County Facilities
Community Facilities• Does an EMS Municipal Authority (and Fire Authority) for the
Borough and surrounding municipalities make sense?
• What are some ways to engage new volunteers for Fire/EMS?• What can be done / what partnerships can be made to
increase access to medical services & facilities?
Milford Fire Dept. & EMS
Pike Co. Facilities
Milford Police Dept.
Downtown BusinessesLand Use / Economic Development
• What can improvements to downtown businesses look like to improve vibrancy of Milford?
• What are some ways to promote and expand Milford’s regional commercial and cultural influence?
• How do we facilitate the increased demand for retail and service establishments?
• Delaware River & AccessNatural & Historic Resources
• How should stormwater be managed to protect the Delaware River, and Vandermark & SawkillCreeks?
• How should improvements to the Borough riverfront property occur?
• What would improved river access look like?
Borough-Owned
Parcel on River
Riparian Edge
Parks & Recreation - Municipal
Milford Park3rd Street Baseball Field
Open Space & Recreation
• What improvements should take place in existing recreation areas?
Natural & Historic Resource
• Who should we partner with to help restore and renovate historic buildings, parks, sidewalks, etc.?
Borough-Owned
Parcel on River
Milford Park
3rd St. Facilities
Parks & Recreation - DEWAOpen Space & Recreation
• How can Milford proactively engage with the National Park Service as the northern DEWA gateway?
• How can Milford collaborate with regional municipalities to effectively negotiate with NPS at DEWA?
The Knob
The Knob
Milford
Beach
Additional Questions to ConsiderUtilities• What is the status of the Act 537 Plan to connect the Borough to
Westfall Township?
• What is the effect of increased density on the existing utilities?• How will Borough plans to expand wastewater facilities effect
business and residential development?
Tax Structure & Budget / Revenue• How can the tax base in the Borough be expanded?
Public Opinion Survey • Please access and share the following link to take the survey• Paper copies will be available at Borough Hall
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MilfordBoroughPlan
Milford Survey
Typical Survey Result Formatting
FundingMatrix – Potential Funding Sources for Comp Plan Improvements. Begin thinking strategically about next grant application.
FundingMatrix – Potential Funding Sources for Comp Plan Improvements. Begin thinking strategically about next grant application.
Discussion & Brainstorming Session
Goals for the project — initially broad, then specific
Facts - Vibrant downtown, trails, walkable areas, river access.
Ideas for attaining project goals – Opportunities for improvement
GOALS
FACTS
CONCEPTS
PARTNERSPartners - Groups, Businesses, Institutions to create a partnership with
GOALS
REGIONALHIGHWAYACCESS
CULTURALFESTIVALS &
EVENTS
HISTORICCHARACTER
FACTS
REVITALIZETOM QUICK INN
CREATE A‘TOWN SQUARE’
RIVERFRONTPARK & TRAILS
CONCEPTS
PROTECTHISTORIC
RESOURCES
CONNECT TO THERIVER
IMPROVE SAFETYFOR PEDESTRIANS
& BICYCLESLOCAL
BUSINESSES
NATIONALPARK
SERVICE
PIKE COUNTY
PARTNERS
Discussion & Brainstorming Session
Next Steps
• Community to Complete & Share Public Opinion Survey • Simone Collins to Continue : Data Gathering, Mapping & Preliminary Analysis• Public Meeting #2 – Tuesday September 22, 2020
Project Schedule
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MilfordBoroughPlan
• Public Meeting #2 –September 22, 2020
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