2016 Comprehensive Plan

Town of Avon 2016

Adopted December 29, 2016 2015 Avon Community Survey Respondent Verbatim Word Cloud A “word cloud” is a summary of frequently used words within respondent verbatim comments. The word cloud gives greater prominence to words that appear more frequently. (Source: Wordle, 2015)

2 Town of Avon Acknowledgments 2016

This Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan update was completed by Town Board the joint efforts of Town Officials, Board Members, and residents. The contents herein shall serve as an update to the Town of Avon ËËDavid LeFeber, Supervisor 1995 Comprehensive Plan, providing a framework for future ËËThomas Mairs, Deputy Supervisor decision-making and guidance for local leaders. ËËJames Blye The Steering Committee was integral in the drafting of this ËËMalachy Coyne Comprehensive Plan Update through the contribution of their ËËJeannie Michalski institutional knowledge, research capabilities, photos, and supplementary documentation materials. The Livingston County Planning Department provided great assistance with all mapping Steering Committee needs and existing community demographics and statistics. CRUX Research Inc. also donated time and effort for the coordination of ËËClara Mulligan, Chair the Community Survey conducted to inform this Plan update. ËËHolly Watson, Secretary ËËBrian Thorn The Town would also like to thank all members of the community ËËChuck Morgan and stakeholders who contributed to this Plan’s vision for the ËËDianne Attea betterment of the greater Avon community. ËËJames Blye ËËNancy Froome Resources for the preparation of this document and its contents Ë include the US Census, American Community Survey, Livingston ËRob Hayes County Geographical Information System (GIS) Data, and the NYS ËËRobert Tugel Agricultural Census. ËËThomas Mairs ËËTrisha Koomen

Support Provided By: Plan Prepared BY: Steinmetz Planning ËËLivingston County Planning Department Group ËËCRUX Research Inc.

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4 Town of Avon Table of Contents 2016

Introduction...... 7 Maps

Community Profile...... 15 1. Transportation...... 21 2. Elevations...... 23 ËËTransportation Network ËËTopography 3. Hydrography...... 25 ËËHydrography 4. Easements...... 27 ËËConservation Easements 5. Farmland of Statewide Importance and ËËAgricultural Soils ËËAgricultural District Prime Soils...... 29 ËËLand Use Summary 6. Agricultural Exemptions and Agricultural ËËZoning District Summary District #2 Parcels...... 31 Our Policy Framework...... 37 7. Existing Land Use (2015)...... 33 8. Town of Avon Zoning Map...... 35 ËËRural Environment & Small Town Character 9. Future Land Use Map...... 57 ËËVibrant Economy & Growing Tax Base ËËDesirable Quality of Life ËËSustainable Growth & Development Future Land Use...... 55

ËËAgricultural ËËGreenbelt/Viewshed ËËCommercial & Interchange Development ËËEast Avon Hamlet Area ËËResidential ËËPublic & Industrial Conclusion...... 71

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6 Town of Avon Introduction

“Among the most important powers and duties granted by the legislature to a local government is the authority and responsibility to undertake comprehensive planning and to regulate land use for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizens.”

- NYS Town Law §272-a(1)(b)

2016 Comprehensive Plan 7 Introduction

Plan Purpose & Intent The primary purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to put the community’s vision for its future on the record. Any development proposal or action, whether private or public, should take into consideration the Town’s vision as expressed in this Plan, and be consistent with its stated priorities. An adopted Comprehensive Plan provides an accessible and clear guide for entities seeking to invest in the community. It provides them with a better understanding of what the Town is likely to approve and the types of actions that are preferred.

The intent of this 2016 Comprehensive Plan is to provide our Town with an updated framework for future public and private investment in the community. In the Town of Avon it is the collective investment by our residents, businesses, civic institutions, community organizations, and local government that will shape the physical, social, and economic character of our community. A Genesee Valley Greenway Trail good plan outlines community-wide goals and action steps toward implementation that may be adopted by all those doing business In the absence of planning, towns, villages, and cities often incur with the Town of Avon, residents and stakeholders alike. a greater number of unintended consequences. Planning helps municipalities avoid reactionary decision-making by taking the It is important to note that this Plan is consistent with New York steps necessary to guide future development and investment based State Municipal Law. According to NYS Town Law Section 272-a, a on the current needs and desires of the greater community. Comprehensive Plan is defined as: As a result the Town of Avon 2016 Comprehensive Plan will serve “...the materials, written and/or graphic, including but as the foundation upon which future planning and policy decisions not limited to maps, charts, studies, resolutions, reports are to be based. Although this document is an instrument of Town and other descriptive material that identify the goals, Policy, it should not preclude future decisions that may not align objectives, principles, guidelines, policies, standards, precisely with the stated vision and goals. However, for actions devices and instruments for the immediate and long- or decisions that deviate from the goals expressed in the Plan, range protection, enhancement, growth and development a sound argument and rationale must be presented that is as of the Town.” convincing as that presented in the Plan. Such deviations should not be a common or an easily attainable outcome, and should be supported only after careful consideration of the overall benefit to the community.

8 Town of Avon Once completed this Plan may directly or indirectly inform a Planning Horizon number of municipal functions and initiatives. The bullets below The planning horizon is defined by the length of time for which this outline some examples of how this Comprehensive Plan Update Plan is considered relevant and representative of the community. may inform and benefit municipal decisions into the future. It may also quantify the length of time necessary to implement a majority of the Plan‘s recommendations. The planning horizon for Grant Acquisitions Federal and State funding is this comprehensive planning effort is 10 years, or to the year 2026. increasingly tied to a community’s Comprehensive Plan. It is imperative that the community dialogue that helped to develop The projects and programs that have public support this Plan continues and that the Plan is revisited with the future and are identified in the Plan are more likely to be changes that are sure to occur. successful in obtaining funding than those that are not. Utilization of the Plan Zoning, Subdivision & Land Development This 2016 Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the Avon Town A Comprehensive Plan can inform future regulatory Board on December 29, 2016. It shall be the policy of the Town changes in a municipality. Over time, regulatory tools to reference the Comprehensive Plan for all re-zonings and such as zoning, design review, subdivision requirements infrastructure projects planned by the Town and proposals from and environmental protection overlay districts should be other governmental agencies. A copy of this Plan should also be brought into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. provided to county and state agencies to assist with their future plans and projects in the Avon area. Budgeting & Capital Improvement Planning The Comprehensive Plan can be In addition to the reference of this Plan for major infrastructure used as a tool during the development of a projects, it shall also be the policy of the Town to require an annual municipality’s annual budget. The projects and review of the document by the Town Board, Planning Board, and programs contained in the Plan are often included Zoning Board prior to the approval of the following year’s budget. in the budgeting process to ensure the community’s This review may include, but is not limited to, training efforts, priorities are being considered and addressed. updates to demographic data, review of completed implementation items, addition of new implementation items, and alterations to Plan content to reflect any potential change in community values. Cultural & Economic Development Efforts An increasing number of communities are beginning to undertake more non-traditional efforts to foster community vitality. Examples include the creation of arts and cultural venues and programming as well as economic development initiatives to reduce commercial vacancies. The need and support for such efforts is often determined through the comprehensive planning process and documented in the Plan itself.

2016 Comprehensive Plan 9 Introduction

Acronyms Used The Steering Committee also held an open Kick-Off Meeting There are numerous agencies, organization, and planning where attendees were given a visual Community Preference Survey references used throughout this document. The following list (CPS). This survey showed numerous images of difference styles provides the acronyms for the most commonly used names and of development and asked residents to rate them on their overall titles: desirability to the Town of Avon. Many CPS images have been included in the future land use section of this plan, while the full ACS: American Community Survey summary of CPS results can be found in the Appendix. AFPB: Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board DEC: Department of Environmental Conservation The general timeline of key milestones associated with the planning DOT: Department of Transportation process is provided below: GFLRPC: Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council GLOW: Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Wyoming Community Forum...... Nov 2014 GVC: Genesee Valley Conservancy Steering Committee Kick-Off Meeting...... Dec 2014 IDA: Industrial Development Agency Senior Workshop...... Jan 2015 LC: Livingston County Youth Workshop...... Mar 2015 LUAMP: Land Use Access Management Plan Community Survey...... July through Aug 2015 NYS: New York State NYSERDA: NYS Energy Research & Development Agency Community Profile & Input Review...... Sept 2015 PDD: Planned Development District Draft Vision & Goals...... Sept 2015 PDR: Purchase of Development Rights Draft Implementation Tables...... Dec 2015 PUD: Planned Unit Development Future Land Use Workshop...... Feb 2016 RTS: Regional Transit Service Preliminary Plan...... May 2016 SEQRA: State Environmental Quality Review Act Open House...... June 2016 SWCD: Soil & Water Conservation District Draft Comprehensive Plan...... June 2016 US: United States SEQRA Review...... June 2016 Public Hearing...... Oct & Nov 2016 Plan Adoption...... December 29, 2016 Planning Process The planning process utilized to complete this Plan was determined and directed by the project’s Steering Committee. The Steering Committee consisted of individuals who volunteered their time and effort to take on the important plan update process. Committee members included elected officials, community residents, and various board members. The role of the Steering Committee was to provide a preliminary direction for the Plan update and to help draft and review documents throughout the process.

10 Town of Avon Public Participation In an effort to ensure that the Plan also addressed the desires and Strengths concerns of the public, opportunities were provided to engage Rural area, beautiful setting, aesthetic rural character Town residents and stakeholders in the development of the »» Agriculture industry Plan’s content. A Community Forum was held in the first phase »» Village center and its walkability, local history of the project to solicit input from the general public, as well as »» Strong, diverse faith community - supportive (food pantry) a Senior Workshop and Youth Workshop to target input from key »» Good location - Route 390, Corning, Buffalo, Rochester, etc. age groups in the Town. Additionally, the public was given the »» opportunity to review and comment on the Draft Comprehensive Plan at an Open House prior to the Public Hearing and presentation Weaknesses to the Town Board for adoption. The following is a brief summary of the preliminary public input opportunities held in the first phase »» High tax rate of the project: »» Stormwater runoff management »» Lacking service oriented and retail businesses (clothing, office supplies, gift shops, etc.) Community Forum » Lack of places to eat/shop - do not want chain restaurants In November of 2014 a Community Forum was held at the Avon » Veterans Hall to which all community residents and stakeholders were invited. Nearly 40 residents braved the first snowstorm Opportunities of the season to attend this Forum and learn more about the Reuse of third floor Town Hall opera space comprehensive plan process. The purpose of the Forum was to »» Development of recreation center/movie theater introduce the public to the Comprehensive Plan Project, review the »» Continuing care community for seniors process to be used to complete the Plan, and to solicit input from »» Connect Avon to East Avon via bike/pedestrian facilities the community for the future vision and goals of Avon. »» »» Create an identity for the Town - pull people in Attendees participated in a key issue brainstorming exercise to identify the community’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, Threats and threats (SWOT Analysis). A partial list of the topics raised by the public in the SWOT Analysis are listed in the column at right, »» Potential for unplanned/incompatible development and including the top SWOT elements indicated by attendees. These industry issues and opportunities were incorporated directly into this »» Losing farmland/open space/green space Comprehensive Plan Update (A complete listing of responses from »» Lack of building and code enforcement this exercise is provided in the Appendix). »» Potential aquifer contamination (wells)

2016 Comprehensive Plan 11 Introduction

Jim Blye welcomes residents to the Community Workshop Attendees help to prioritize the SWOT results

Molly Gaudioso of SPG presents to Avon’s seniors John Steinmetz of SPG leads a workshop with students

12 Town of Avon Senior Workshop Youth Workshop A Senior Workshop was held on January 7, 2015, at the First On March 4, 2015, two Youth Workshops were held at Avon High Presbyterian Fellowship Hall in East Avon. Over 20 senior residents School with an economics class and participation in government attended this workshop which included an overview of the class. The workshop provided an opportunity for students to share comprehensive planning process and breakout sessions discussing their perceptions on what they liked and disliked about growing up some of the most pressing issues facing the aging population of in Avon. This exercise helped guide the Plan in terms of the pros the Town of Avon. The following are the top issues (¨ symbol) and and cons young people see in the community, and how to address opportunities (þ symbol) we heard for each topic area (complete them. summary can be found in the Appendix). The workshop also provided an opportunity for students to discuss Destinations & Activities their overall perceptions of the Town. The following is a listing of ¨¨Need a drug store, grocery or convenience store closer to Town some of the things the students would address if they were King ¨¨Have to leave Town for formal dinners or Queen for a day. A complete summary of the responses during þþUtilize local exercise programs (silver sneakers) each workshop can be found in the Appendix. þþA lot of community events to attend (school, church, etc.) “If I were King or Queen for a day in Avon, I would...” Medical & Healthcare Services Swap out a pizza place for something else to do or eat. ¨¨Have to leave Town to see medical specialists Add a movie theater (not a drive in). ¨¨Lack of mental health services in the area, especially for kids Put a stop light by Dontonio’s (Intersection of þþGeneral medical care available in Town (dentist, GP, etc.) Routes 5 & 20 and Pole Bridge Road). þþLion’s Club has a loan closet (medical equipment, walkers, etc.) Bring in something fun like mini-golf, an art gallery, clothing stores, or laser tag. Transportation & Mobility Have more community-wide events. ¨¨Bus routes are limiting, rely on personal vehicles/friends Provide better bicycle and pedestrian connections Could use more walking opportunities and connections ¨¨ between East Avon and the Village. þþAvon Driving Park trail is an asset þþSupport sidewalk connections between East Avon and the Village

Housing ¨¨Lack of housing affordability and choices for aging-in-place ¨¨No proprietary care in Town, just nursing homes þþLocal volunteer will help retrofit homes for seniors þþHarper Park is a good residential living option (no pets)

2016 Comprehensive Plan 13 Introduction

Community Survey I choose to live in Avon because of the... In addition to the public outreach efforts held at the start of the 1. Sense of community planning process, the Town decided to implement a community- 2. Quality of the Avon School District wide survey. With support provided by Crux Research, the Town 3. Rural character and agricultural community utilized an online survey instrument to solicit more detailed input 4. Size of the Town about the current state of the Town and its desirability, as well as 5. Proximity to work or school future development preferences and priorities. Advertised from July to August 2015, the survey was completed by nearly 400 Avon residents. Below is a brief summary of the survey respondents, and I am satisfied with the Town’s level of service at right is a breakdown of some top questions. Survey questions for... related to future development preferences have also been included 1. Fire protection (79%) in the Future Land Use Summary section of this Plan. A detailed 2. Ambulance service (69%) report of the survey results provided by Crux Research is also 3. Police protection (66%) located in the Appendix. I am NOT satisfied with the Town’s level of Who took the Survey? service for... Survey respondents were equally split between males and females, with highest representation from the 30 to 39 and 60 to 69 age 1. Stormwater management (68%) groups (see Figure 1 below). More than half of the respondents 2. Public transportation (43%) did not have children living at home. Because the survey was 3. Communication of news and events (33%) distributed community-wide, there was a near equal split between the number of Town and Village residents who participated. Local agriculture is important to me because... Approximately 74% indicated that they had lived in the community 1. Avon farming is part of our regional economy of Avon for 11 years or more. 2. Avon farming helps to maintain the Town’s rural character 3. Avon farming provides fresh local food 4. Avon farming preserves open space

24% 23% I am one of the 42 respondents who have a 17% 16% private drinking well, and... 10% 2% 8% 1. I have problems with the quality of the water (41%) 2. I have problems with the quantity of the water (16%) 19-24 25-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 or 3. I have no problems with the water (55%) Older Figure 1: Survey Respondents by Age Group

14 Town of Avon Community Profile

“You can have data without information, but you cannot have information without data.”

- Daniel Keys Moran

Unless otherwise stated, the data and trends included in this section are based on the results of the US 2010 Census accessible via www.factfinder.census.gov

2016 Comprehensive Plan 15 Community Profile

Location & Settlement Avon is a community in Western New York State situated on the east bank of the Genesee River in the northern-most section of Livingston County (see Figure 2). The first permanent settlement in Avon was made in 1789 at the Genesee River where Gilbert and Maria Berry built a log tavern and later operated a rope ferry. The Town of Avon was formally organized in 1797, while the Village of Avon was incorporated in 1853. During the nineteenth century Avon was famous for its mineral springs, with large hotels, bathhouses, and recreational facilities built to accommodate the many who sought health cures from the rich sulfur waters.

Today, visitors to Avon are able to enjoy the history and character of the Town and Village by exploring local parks and historic landmarks, including Avon Village Park, Gilbert Berry Park, Avon Driving Park, Papermill Park, and various historic structures in the Village. Historic landmarks within the Avon community include the Five Arch Bridge, Civil War cenotaph, the Avon Inn, the Opera Block, East Avon Presbyterian Church, the White Horse, and the site of the first mill in the Genesee Valley.

Town of Avon Quick Facts! 2014 Population...... 3,770 2000 Population...... 3,466 Total Land Area...... 37.8 Sq. Mi. Total Water Area...... 0.6 Sq. Mi. Median Age...... 38 Density...... 97 People/Sq. Mi. Figure 2: Town of Avon Location in Livingston County

16 Town of Avon Key Statistics

Primary Primary Unemployment Poverty Median Employment Land Use Rate Rate Income Industry

Education Agriculture 3.1% 4.1% $59,306 Comprises 28% of Jobs 74% of Town Land Use (Countywide 5.7%) (Countywide 11.9%) (Countywide $53,518)

Historic Population Trends & Projections 65,393 66,887

3,770 Livingston County... 44,053 3,675 3,294 Village of Avon... 2,772 3,394

Town of Avon... 1,632 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

In 1960 the Village had over 1,000 more residents than the Town. The projections from the Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Since then the Town has experienced steady growth as the Village’s Council (GFLRPC) estimate the population of the County will grow population declined. The Town’s population surpassed that of the by just over 2% in the next two decades, while the Town (-0.4%) and Village just before 1980. The difference in population change has the Village (-2.9%) of Avon are estimated to decline over the same stabilized in recent years and projections estimate that trend will period with the largest decrease occurring between 2010 and 2020. continue into 2030.

2016 Comprehensive Plan 17 Community Profile

Age Distribution 18% 17% 14% 15% 11% 8% 6% 6% 5%

Age Group .... <5 5-19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-59 60-64 65+ % Change 2000 to 2010 .... +4% -6% +29% -11% -12% +16% +66% +30% +38% The Town of Avon is experiencing a large increase in age groups This trend is also occurring at the County level. Rapid aging of the 45 and above which now make up more that 60% of the population. Town’s population puts pressure on Avon to provide additional There has not been a corresponding increase at lower ages, in fact, services and resources for elder care so that residents may be young families (children 5-19 and parents 25-44) have declined. provided the opportunity to age-in-place. Educational Attainment

55% 52% Town of Avon Livingston County

15% 17% 14% 11% 13% 10% 10% 3%

No High School High School Associates Bachelors Masters Degree Diploma Diploma (or equivalent) Degree Degree or Higher

A recent study by the Georgetown University Center on Education Although the Town average for secondary education is higher than and the Workforce found that by 2018, some 63% of all jobs in New that of the County, the Town should focus efforts on increasing York State will require postsecondary training beyond high school. higher education opportunities and employment to ensure its Currently only 42% of the Town’s working population would be residents will be qualified for jobs in the future. qualified for these positions.

18 Town of Avon Distribution of Home Value Town of Avon 38% Livingston County 27% 28% 20% 17% 18% 14% 11% 10% 11% 5% 1% Less than $50,000 to $100,000 to $150,000 to $200,000 to $300,000 and $50,000 $99,999 $149,999 $199,999 $299,999 Greater

The Town of Avon ranks fourth among towns in Livingston County Home values provide a general sense of a community’s desirability, with respect to median home value. In 2011, the Town’s median and maintaining home values and a high value of desirability home value was $130,000, while the County averaged $114,000. increases the tax base for a town. The Town’s housing is also The Town has a lower percentage of homes over $300,000 than relatively new compared to the County with only 14% of its housing that of the County; however, it has a smaller share of its housing built before 1940 versus 39% for the County. valued below $100,000 compared to the County.

Housing Tenure Vacant Renter 4% 15% Compared to the County, the Town of Avon has a low rate of housing vacancy (4% versus 10%) and a lower share of renter- Occupied occupied housing (15% versus 25%). The low vacancy and Total Units Units percentage of renters may be attributed to the low density 1,588 and rural character of the Town, as apartment style living 1,460 and multifamily housing is often found in more dense, village environments. 96% 85% Occupied Owner

2016 Comprehensive Plan 19 Transportation Network

Avon’s relative location in the Rochester metropolitan area, Railways combined with excellent transportation access, provides major Railroads, both passenger and freight, played a significant role opportunities for residents and industry. Avon’s close proximity in the development of Avon in its early years of settlement. On to Rochester provides access to a wide range of economic assets, July 21, 1853, passenger service between Avon and New York such as a large-scale labor market, consumers, raw materials, and City opened with great fanfare. Though passenger service is no supplies. In addition, Avon offers convenient access to the Greater longer available, the Livonia, Avon and Lakeville (LAL) Railway is a Rochester International Airport and several quality universities successful commercial short line that offers shippers an alternative and colleges in the region. The relative proximity of Rochester’s to truck transport and a connection to the national railway systems. resources, however, can also be a challenge to local businesses in the Town looking to serve the greater community. Transit

The distance between Avon and the metropolitan center of The Regional Transit Service (RTS) available in the Town of Avon is Rochester and its developed suburbs contributes to a serene, known as RTS Livingston. RTS Livingston was formerly known as bucolic environment for residents and visitors, while still the Livingston Area Transportation Service (LATS); however, RTS providing convenient access to most services and amenities. The has since brought new thinking to its routes throughout the greater transportation system of the Town connects Avon to local and western New York area along with a re-branding. Between the regional resources through interstate highways, railways, transit, Village and the Town of Avon, residents have access to three RTS and trails, shown on Map 1 on the next page. routes that connect them to many locations throughout Livingston County and into Rochester with a limited schedule. Roadways Trails The Avon community is served by several major transportation routes that offer convenient travel both within and out of the The Town also has access to three regional trails, the Genesee Town—Routes 5 & 20, Route 15, Route 39, and Interstate 390. Valley Greenway, Erie-Attica Railroad Trail, and the Railroad Bed The I-390 Expressway, with its two interchanges in the Town, Trail. The Erie-Attica Railroad Trail and Railroad Bed Trail are two makes Avon an integral and highly accessible part of the Rochester local Rails-to-Trails projects, with the planned expansion of the metropolitan area. The two interchanges connect with the other Erie-Attica Railroad Trail ongoing. The Genesee Valley Greenway major routes that traverse the Town: Route 15, at Exit 9 and Routes generally follows the Genesee River to the north and south of 5 & 20 at Exit 10. These exits also serve as locations to support Town. To the north, the Genesee Valley Greenway runs through new development. Monroe County, eventually tying into the Genesee Riverway Trail.

Routes 5 & 20 connect Avon to the neighboring Towns of Additionally, residents have access to a Nature Trail at the NYSDEC Caledonia, Lima, and West Bloomfield, while Route 39 offers a Region 8 Headquarters to the south of East Avon Lima Road at the direct connection to the Town of Geneseo to the south. The City eastern border of the Town. The Stone Mill Road walking trail also of Rochester and Town of Henrietta are respectively only a 30 and connects residents to the Avon Driving Park and Five Arch Bridge. 20-minute drive north of Avon via Interstate 390 or Route 15.

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2016 Comprehensive Plan 21 Topography

The topography of the Town of Avon is generally characterized 909 ft 875 ft by gentle rolling hills. Map 2 on the following page is a visual 850 ft representation of the overall change in elevation across the Town. 825 ft 800 ft 775 ft 750 ft The terrain is flatter and lower near the Genesee River and in 725 ft the western part of the Town. Elevations increase in the more 700 ft 688 ft undulating eastern portion of the Town. Avon’s eastern edge is where the highest elevations, steepest slopes, and most scenic A A 1 vistas are located. The changes in topography create a varied South to North Elevations along Route 15 landscape that offers long lines of sight, especially with the many agricultural fields present in Town. Beginning around 825 feet above sea level (asl) at the southern Town boundary (A), the land undulates reaching a maximum of 909 feet asl then descends to 688 feet asl at the northern border (A1). The graphics at right show the specific changes in elevation from south to north along Route 15 and from west to east along the southern portion of Town. The lines on Map 2 have been provided to show the exact placement of elevation measurement in the graphics. 1,005 ft 950 ft 900 ft 850 ft 800 ft 750 ft 700 ft 650 ft 600 ft 540 ft B B 1 West to East Elevations along southern Avon Beginning at 540 feet above sea level (asl) near the Genesee River on the western edge of the Town (B), the land rises to just over 1000 feet (asl) at the eastern border (B1).

22 Town of Avon Map 2 2

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2016 Comprehensive Plan 23 Hydrography

The general hydrography of the Town, including rivers, creeks, Genesee River before it changed course. Other small ponds in the tributaries, waterbodies, floodplains, and wetlands are highlighted Town include the one located adjacent to the NYSDEC facility. None on Map 3 of the next page and summarized below. of the Town’s waterbodies are very large, totaling approximately 75 acres. Rivers & Creeks The Genesee River and its tributaries form the primary drainage Floodplains system for stormwater in the Town. The Genesee River is Floodplains in the Town of Avon are located principally along intersected by two bridge crossings in the Town, at Routes 5 & 20 the Genesee River and Conesus Creek. These areas temporarily and at Fowlerville Road. The Genesee River’s path along the Town store excess water caused by heavy rain or melting snow. By boundary consists of a series of curves and bends that are severe diverting and storing water overflows, floodplains help to minimize in some locations such as the northwestern and southwestern downstream bank erosion and property destruction. Floodplain corners. Because of the river’s irregular contour, little development areas may be periodically submerged by flood waters; therefore, has occurred alongside it, preserving significant viewsheds and they are generally not suitable for development. “Floodways,” opportunities for public access. which carry flood waters, also need to be free from construction of impervious surfaces and buildings. Development controls are Conesus Creek is another significant water resource within the designed to protect the floodplains and floodways and limit the Town. It meanders through much of the western and southern damage to property that could occur during flood events. The sections of Avon, starting at the north end of Conesus Lake and Town and Village of Avon have enacted floodplain management draining into the Genesee River. It has eroded some deep valleys regulations and are subject to the regulations set forth by the in several locations, and has shaped the distinctive topography of NYSDEC and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). the Ashantee/Littleville area just south of the Village boundary. Papermill Park and the historic Five-Arch Bridge site both provide Wetlands areas for public access to Conesus Creek. Elsewhere the banks Wetlands are areas which are covered by shallow water, either of Conesus Creek are fairly wooded and steep, significantly permanently or for periods long enough to support the growth decreasing the ease of access by the general public. of aquatic and semi-aquatic vegetation. Benefits of wetland areas include groundwater discharge and recharge, water quality In addition to the Genesee River and Conesus Creek, there are maintenance, wildlife habitat, and flood and storm drainage a number of minor streams and tributaries throughout Avon, protection. Wetlands also provide great opportunities for recreation including Little Conesus Creek, Genesee River Tributary, and and environmental education. Regulated wetlands in Avon are split Honeoye Creek Tributary. between NYSDEC wetlands, which are relatively small in size and dispersed throughout the Town, and federal wetlands, which may Waterbodies be commonly referred to as swamps, bogs or marshes, are not Horseshoe Pond and Markham Pond, located in the northwestern officially designated as wetlands by the NYSDEC. corner of the Town, are examples of the uncommon geologic features known as oxbow lakes. These are remnant sections of the

24 Town of Avon Map 3 3

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2016 Comprehensive Plan 25 Conservation Easements

Map 4 on the following page indicates the lands in the Town that are protected via a conservation easement which protects natural resources by restricting non-compatible development. These areas cover 18% of Avon’s total land acreage. The majority of the Town’s Genesee Valley Conservancy conservation easements are located in two groupings, one in the Founded in 1990 as a not-for-profit land trust, the Genesee southwestern corner of the Town covering 2,191 acres of land and Valley Conservancy (GVC), residents, and friends of the a second group of lands adjacent to I-390 in the northeast corner Genesee Valley have worked together donating time, funds, of the Town covering an additional 2,051 acres. and land to permanently protect over 16,000 acres of important wildlife habitat, working farms, and forest land, The general intent for protecting lands in perpetuity from as well as natural areas within Livingston, Wyoming, and development via conservation easement is to protect open space Ontario County. and the agricultural, scenic, recreational, historic, and/or ecological resources they contain. Easements help to maintain character of “The mission of the Genesee Valley Conservancy is to the Town of Avon by ensuring the land’s agricultural and aesthetic protect the habitat, open space and farmland in the quality remains unaltered for the future. Genesee Valley region of New York State.”

Although similar in results there are currently two processes utilized to create conservation easements: purchase of development rights (PDR) and donated conservation easements. The PDR and donated conservation easement programs vary slightly in their execution. In a PDR program, the landowner receives compensation by a third party for selling the rights to development on that parcel. Donated conservation easements, however, are development rights that are donated by the landowner. In both programs landowners may also receive estate, income, or wildlife habitat tax benefits. Local property taxes are still paid in full and no reduction in assessment values are applied. In Livingston County, the PDR and donated conservation easement programs are generally run through the GVC.

The Natural Heritage Program of the DEC is an additional conservation effort within Avon. As of 2013, the DEC designated two areas within Avon as significant sites due to the presence of rare and endangered plants and animals. This includes an area south of the Village from the Genesee River to Route 39, and an The GVC helped to repair the Railroad Bed Trail in Avon area east of Route 390 and north of North Avon Road. after a significant flooding event in 2015 (Photo: GVC)

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2016 Comprehensive Plan 27 Agricultural Soils

Soils throughout much of the Town have high agricultural potential to urban development. As a result, the Town should expect the and are designated as either Prime Farmland or Farmland of most development pressure to occur in these areas. It is important Statewide Importance (see Map 5). There are a number of active to note, however, that conservation easements, along with the farming operations within the Town of Avon that capitalize on the State’s Agricultural District program and local land use laws all high quality of soils in the region. It has been stated by many that serve as a level of development protection for these areas. the local soils are some of the best in the state for crop production. Prime Farmland Well over half of the Town of Avon has been designated as prime Prime farmland represents areas where the soils provide the best farmland totaling 14,901 acres. Indicated by the color green on combination of characteristics for producing food, feed, forage, Map 5, it is easy to see the expanse of prime farmland across fiber, and other crops with minimal adverse environmental impacts. the Town, with the exception of the southwestern corner. The Prime soils generally display the following conditions: southwestern corner struggles with drainage issues due to its low-lying lands, high presence of floodplains and wetlands, and Have the quality to produce sustained high yields when situation in the Genesee Valley. There are also an additional 1,711 managed according to acceptable farming methods. acres of soils of statewide importance within the Town, shown in gold on Map 5. Consistently produces the most food and fiber with the least fertilizer, labor and energy requirements.

Unfortunately many areas with the most productive soils for Have an adequate and dependable water supply farming within the Town also contain the fewest natural constraints and are permeable to water and air. Have a favorable temperature and growing season. Contain acceptable pH, salt content, and few or no rocks. Are not excessively erodible or saturated with water for a long period of time.

Farmland of Statewide Importance Farmland of statewide importance may not exhibit all the characteristics of prime soils, but include those that have been designated as favored soils for the production of food, feed, fiber, forage, and oilseed crops. Generally, these soils include those that are nearly prime and produce high yields of crops when treated and managed according to modern farming methods, such as proper Palmiter’s Garden Nursery in Avon sells produce at the drainage or ditching. If conditions are favorable, some may produce Rochester Public Market (Photo: miyakephoto.com) crop yields as high as prime farmland.

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2016 Comprehensive Plan 29 Agricultural District

In an effort to help preserve farmland and to make farming Sheep Farm competitive in the face of urban development pressures, much Horse Farm 0.5% of the Town’s agricultural operators and landowners have sought Greenhouse/Nursery 2.0% inclusion in the State’s Agricultural District and/or Agricultural 0.1% Exemptions Programs, administered locally by the Livingston County Planning Department. Map 6 on the following page indicates which parcels within the Town receive such designation. Of the Town’s 17,943 acres of agricultural lands, 77% (13,819 Dairy Farm 18.6% acres) are included in Agricultural (Ag) District #2. This District also covers land in the Towns of Lima, Geneseo, Livonia, Groveland, and Conesus. Field Vacant Crops 54.3% Ag districts are areas that predominantly consist of viable Farmland agricultural land, and promote the continued farming and 24.4% preservation of these lands. Land can include areas that are actively farmed, idle, forested, residential, and commercial where at least 50% of the parcel is dedicated for farmland.

The Ag District Program was established through the NYS Agricultural Districts Law. This Law is intended to promote Figure 3: Share of Farmland by Agricultural Use agricultural production of land while discouraging non-agricultural development through incentives. Inclusion in the Ag District Agricultural Exemptions also provide similar financial benefits to program provides many economic advantages and local protections landowners and farmers in the form of a tax exemption and refund to farmers, such as: of sales tax paid. In order to qualify the farmland must meet certain annual sales thresholds and land use requirements. Taxation at agricultural assessment value, not full market value; Figure 3 above indicates the distribution of agricultural land uses Limitations of local regulations that would both within and outside of Agricultural District #2. Field crops are unreasonably restrict or regulate farm operations; by and large the largest share of farmland at 9,738 acres, then Protection and promotion of sound agricultural practices; vacant farm land at 4,364 acres, and dairy farms at 3,335 acres. Limitation on local benefit assessments Field crops include areas that include tillable land utilized for the for local levies or fees; and physical planting of crops. Areas that are designated as vacant farmland may currently be used for an agricultural purpose such as Requirement for notice and impact assessment of grazing, but may not have been recorded or updated with the NYS government-sponsored development in an Ag District. Real Property Tax data.

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2016 Comprehensive Plan 31 Land Use Summary

As indicated by Map 7 on the next page, the vast majority of the Town’s land use is devoted to agriculture (shown in green). Land Use Category Acres Percent The general land use development pattern of Avon is generally Agriculture 17,943 76% concentrated along primary travel routes, with development Commercial/Recreation 380 2% located along the road frontages while the interior portions contain Community/Government/Religious 180 1% woodlots, farms, and open space. Figures 4 and 5 at right indicate Parks/Protection 173 1% the current breakdown of land use categories within the Town, as Industrial 165 1% well as the change in each category since 1990. Residential 3,467 14%

As of the writing of this Plan 81% of the Town’s acreage remains Transportation/Utilities 183 1% undeveloped, of which all but 5% is used for farmland. Although Vacant 993 4% agriculture remains the largest share of land use within the Town, Total 23,484 100% Avon did experience a loss of approximately 2,000 acres of Total Developed 4,375 19% farmland to development since 1990. During this same time period Total Undeveloped 19,109 81% the Town’s undeveloped lands decreased by a total of 16%. Figure 4: Town of Avon Land Use Acreage Currently the majority of the developed land in the Town includes residential uses, shown in yellow on Map 7, which are comprised 1990 2015 mostly of single-family detached homes. Figure 4 indicates that Land Use Category Acres Acres % Change there has been significant residential growth in the Town (72%) over Agricultural 20,006 17,943 -10% the last two decades. It should be noted, however, that rental based Commercial 139 380 111% residential properties, such as apartments are generally classified Public & Quasi-Public 218 536 146% as a commercial, revenue generating operation. Additionally, Industrial 102 165 62% some residential parcels may actually be part of an existing farm operation, but are classified as residential on the land use map due Residential 2,013 3,467 72% to the existence of an occupied home on the property. Vacant 2,801 993 -65%

Total Developed 2,472 4,375 77% Since 1990, the amount of land devoted to commercial acreage Total Undeveloped 22,807 19,109 -16% has more than doubled to a total of 380 acres. For the purposes of this land use summary, commercial and recreational uses (shown Figure 5: Estimated Change in Land Use 1990-2015 in pink) have been combined. Commercial uses within the Town generally occur in a strip pattern along the major thoroughfares Public uses include community services, governmental properties, (Routes 5 & 20 and Route 15), with a larger concentration of religious institutions, parks, transportation, and utilities. In sum businesses in the Hamlet of East Avon (shown in red on Map 7). these uses represent 3% of the Town’s total land use.

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2016 Comprehensive Plan 33 Zoning District Summary

The Town of Avon utilizes 11 zoning districts throughout the Town to permit business, residential, industrial, and agricultural uses Town of Avon Zoning District Symbol Acres in desired areas (shown on Map 8). However, there are also a few Agricultural A 22,611 unmapped zoning districts, including the Residential Hamlet Mixed- Residential Use District, Hamlet Commercial District, and Restricted Business District. Figure 6 at right indicates the relative size of each mapped One-Family Residential R-1 287 district by acreage. A listing of the Town’s general Agricultural, One/Two-Family Residential R-2 20 Residential, Business, and Industrial Districts and their intent Multiple-Family Residential R-3 6 statements are listed below. Limited Residential LR 237

Business/Industrial Agricultural General Business B-1 167 Agricultural (A): Preserve agricultural use whenever Light Industrial L-1 52 possible in recognition of the important economic, Combined Business/Industrial B-1/LI 232 environmental and aesthetic contributions that agriculture provides to the community. Due to the unique benefits of Special Districts agriculture, the uses and lot requirements in this district Planned Development District PDD 602 are designed to encourage the continued use of the land for agricultural production and related activities. Planned Unit Development PUD 223 Residential Flood Hazard Overlay District FH 1,785 Figure 6: Town of Avon Zoning District Coverage One-Family Residential (R-1): Provide areas within the Town for low-density single-family development at a maximum density of approximately two units per acre. This district also provides Business/Industrial for other specified uses which are compatible with the quiet enjoyment of the residences permitted throughout the district. General Business (B-1): Provide areas which will One/Two-Family Residential (R-2): Provide areas within accommodate small scale commercial uses for residents the Town for single- and two-family homes at a somewhat within convenient traveling distance. The standards provided greater density than allowed in R-1 Districts. The primary herein are designed to assure the development of safe, use of this district is meant to be residential in nature; convenient and attractive shopping and service facilities. however, certain other uses are allowed which are intended Light Industrial (LI): Provide areas which may accommodate to not conflict with the enjoyment of private residences. certain non-nuisance industrial uses as well as to provide Multiple-Family Residential (R-3): Provide areas within local employment opportunities. Industrial uses should have the Town of Avon which will accommodate apartment and characteristics which are compatible with the rural character townhouse developments thereby offering a wider choice of of the Town and should be appropriately sited, such as in residential opportunities to residents. The intent is to achieve an industrial parks, when possible. This district specifically excludes overall density not likely to create traffic loads or public utility residences, due to the potential for conflicts between land uses. demands substantially in excess of R-1 and R-2 Districts. Combined Business/Industrial (B-1/LI): Permitted principal uses shall be any use permitted in the Light Industrial District or in the General Business District.

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36 Town of Avon Our Policy Framework

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.”

- Alan Lakein

Town of Avon 2016 Comprehensive Plan 37 Our Policy Framework

Introduction A successful comprehensive plan is developed and implemented Implementation Item Potential Partners on multiple levels, addressing the short- and long-term needs of a 1. community while providing varying levels of detail. In an effort to 2. accomplish this, this Plan’s Policy Framework is comprised of the following four key elements: 3.

»» VISION: An overarching statement that describes the aspirations of the Town as a whole, all policies and actions in the comprehensive plan are aimed at achieving this end. The vision is a statement IMPLEMENTATION TABLES have been created under each intended to be a guide for the long-term identity of the Town; policy area to readily identify the implementation items associated therefore, it should not change dramatically over time. with each objective. Within the table each row also lists potential partners and a timeframe. The potential partners are intended to »» POLICY: Similar to a vision in that it is a general statement of identify the board(s), group(s), organization(s), or committee(s) a future condition towards which actions are aimed. However, the that may have a part in the completion of the implementation item; scope of a policy is much more narrow. It should support the vision whereas, the timeframe is intended as a general estimate for the by addressing a specific area or issue facing the community. Policies amount of time it may take to complete the item. The lead party for should not dramatically change over time, but rather be consistent the implementation of each item is expected to be determined at throughout the planning horizon. Ideally, the policies contained in this plan should be useful for the 10-year planning horizon. the time of its undertaking. A sample of an Implementation Table has been included above. »» OBJECTIVE: A measurable action statement to be accomplished in pursuit of the policy, it refers to some specific aspiration that is reasonably attainable. Think in terms of action words like “increase,” “develop,” or “preserve.” It should be noted that the Town may already be undertaking some of the objectives articulated in this plan, and wish to ensure that they continue to do so over the next decade. The general lifespan of an objective is 6 to 10 years.

»» IMPLEMENTATION ITEM: A specific proposal to do something that relates directly to accomplishing an objective. It can take the form of a plan, project, or program. Implementation items can address both short- and long-term objectives with a lifespan ranging from one to 10 years, depending on the item.

38 Town of Avon Our Town’s Vision Our vision for the Town of Avon is to remain a rural town identified by our pastoral vistas and active farms that surround our historic Village. We will be a community known for our…

»» Scenic rural environment,

»» Vibrant economy, and

»» Desirable quality of life.

We will strive to achieve this through sustainable growth and development policies in our public and private sector decision- making. Our ultimate indicators of success will be to foster people- friendly, inviting neighborhoods, a strong sense of community, and a sense of pride among Avon residents.

“Primitive” Excerpt by D. Sterner

2016 Comprehensive Plan 39 Rural Environment & Small Town Character

Policy Statement It is the policy of the Town to be a community that values and protects our farmland, open spaces, and natural environment, while celebrating our rural heritage. These assets contribute to our local economy and serve to define the small-town, pastoral character that our residents cherish. We will strive to be sustainable in our approach to land use practices and support of local agricultural industries to ensure the health of our land, air, and water resources. We will preserve our existing historic resources and traditional development patterns in an effort to highlight our history and enhance our small-town charm.

Objectives

A. Minimize the adverse impacts of development on agricultural land and preserve prime soils.

B. Preserve the Town’s important environmental features and natural resources, including floodplains, woodlands, wetlands, waterways, and scenic viewsheds.

C. Partner with various county, regional, and state agencies to grow Avon’s agricultural economy and protect our environment.

D. Actively preserve and enhance our historic and cultural sites throughout the Town.

Jenks Road (Avon, NY)

40 Town of Avon Rural Environment & Small Town Character

A. Minimize the adverse impacts of development on agricultural land and preserve prime soils. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Employ regulatory techniques and land use controls to limit residential development in Planning Board, Town Board designated agricultural areas (e.g. clustering, density controls, etc.). 2. Encourage the use of tax abatement programs and other incentives for property owners NYS Agriculture and Markets, Genesee Valley to maintain agricultural land uses. Conservancy 3. Allow businesses that support local farm operations to locate, through special use permit, in designated agricultural areas. Utilize the site plan approval process to control Planning Board, Town Board the operation of such uses and to minimize impacts on adjacent properties. 4. Determine the potential adverse impacts on agricultural uses when considering utility DEC, Livingston County Planning Department, extensions into designated agricultural areas. Town Board, Planning Board 5. Promote the use of sustainable agricultural practices that protect land from potential Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation negative impacts, such as flooding, erosion, runoff, and pollution. District (SWCD)

B. Preserve the Town’s important environmental features and natural resources, including floodplains, woodlands, wetlands, waterways, and scenic viewsheds. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Consider the benefits of adopting Environmental Protection Overlay Districts. Planning Board, Town Board 2. Increase use and understanding of the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process by all review boards to protect our natural resources from the potential negative Town Board, Planning Board, Town Staff impacts of development. 3. Consider the impacts of new development and investment on existing wildlife DEC, Cornell Cooperative Extension populations and their natural habitats. 4. Work to reduce the Town’s environmental footprint through better management of Town Board, EPA, DEC, NYSERDA, GLOW Region pollution, waste material, and use of energy and water resources. Solid Waste Management Committee 5. Consider the impacts of new development and investment on viewsheds such as Route Town Board, Planning Board, Livingston County 39 between Avon and Geneseo, and Route 15 north of East Avon. Planning Department 6. Consider the impacts of development and investment on the Genesee River. DEC, SWCD

2016 Comprehensive Plan 41 Rural Environment & Small Town Character

C. Partner with various county, regional, and state agencies to grow the Town’s agricultural economy and protect our environment. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Support state and county programs, such as the agricultural districting program, that Livingston County Planning Department, NYS help to protect agricultural land from urban development pressures. Department of Agriculture and Markets 2. Continue to work closely with NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets to resolve NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets nuisance issues and foster the success of local farming operations. 3. Actively pursue additional opportunities to participate in the Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Conservancy, Town Board, Conservancy’s Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program. Livingston County Planning Department 4. Support the provision of a local farmers market to connect local agricultural operations Town Board, Livingston County Planning with the greater Avon community. Department, Local Farm Operators

D. Actively preserve and enhance our historic and cultural sites throughout the Town. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Pursue National Register of Historic Places designation for previously unlisted historic Town Historian, Avon Preservation and Historical sites, structures, or districts. Society, Landmark Society of Western NY 2. Consider creating an overlay or adopting design guidelines for the East Avon area to Planning Board, Town Board, Village Planning encourage a more pedestrian-friendly and traditional character with new investment. Board, Village Town Board 3. Adopt an architectural review process and set of guidelines for the review of changes to Town Board, Planning Board, Consultant historic properties and sites (e.g. Architectural Review Board or Planning Board review). 4. Continue with the installation of additional historical markers to identify significant Town Historian structures and sites throughout the Town. 5. Facilitate the creation of a Historical Map and Brochure for the Town in partnership with Town Historian the Village to help promote our history and culture. 6. Consider maintaining a list of historical sites in danger of being torn down or lost due to Town Historian, Avon Preservation and Historical degradation and/or neglect. Society

42 Town of Avon Vibrant Economy & Growing Tax Base

Policy Statement It is the policy of the Town to have a vibrant local economy that supports a wide variety of lifestyles. While we recognize that the Village of Avon should continue to serve as the economic, social, and cultural center of the community, the Town will manage and pursue investments, both public and private, that promote sustainable economic growth throughout our community. The Town will also work to improve the appeal of East Avon in an effort to attract new investment that respects the traditional scale of the hamlet. In order to achieve this we acknowledge that some economic development opportunities may best be placed outside of the Village or East Avon due to their particular needs or their potential to negatively impact the traditional character of these areas.

Objectives

A. Promote a mix of residential and commercial development activity in East Avon that fosters a walkable, attractive living environment.

B. Ensure new investment and development opportunities reflect the desired scale and character of their intended location within the Town.

C. Encourage and support the growth of local industry and enterprise that leads to job creation and retention.

D. Continue to protect and support the growth and operation of our local farms and agribusiness.

Grain Bins (East River Road)

2016 Comprehensive Plan 43 Vibrant Economy & Growing Tax Base

A. Promote a mix of residential and commercial development activity in East Avon that fosters a walkable, attractive living environment. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Preserve and enhance vacant properties within the East Avon area with a focus on Livingston County Development, Planning Board, rehabilitation and reuse. Town Board, Avon Chamber of Commerce 2. Review the application of the Town’s Hamlet Zoning and Mixed-use Hamlet Zoning overlays for additional opportunities to foster the desired increased density and activity Town Board, Planning Board within East Avon (e.g. mixing of office, commercial, and residential uses in one building and/or block).

B. Ensure new investment and development opportunities reflect the desired scale and character of their intended location within the Town. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Review and revise the Town Code to include land use and development regulations that ensure new commercial and industrial developments are attractive and have minimal Planning Board, Town Board, Consultant impacts to adjacent properties (setbacks, access controls, landscaping, buffering, lighting, etc.). 2. Review and revise the Town Code to ensure that the intent and application of commercial and industrial zoning districts is in accordance with the desired future land Planning Board, Town Board, Consultant use pattern of the Town. 3. Review and revise the Town Code to include nonresidential design standards or guidelines to ensure future development is of a desirable aesthetic to the Town and that Planning Board, Town Board, Consultant the development of adjacent areas is compatible and mutually supportive.

Note: The recommendation to “review and revise” any Town code, ordinance, or legislation does not mean that there will be an increase in regulation. The review of Town code may result in the simplification or reduction of existing regulations, as they may be deemed unnecessary or no longer relevant.

44 Town of Avon Vibrant Economy & Growing Tax Base

C. Encourage and support the growth of local industry and enterprise that leads to job creation and retention. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Work with Livingston County Development to attract new industry and to help existing Livingston County Industrial Development Agency companies prosper. (IDA), Town Board, Avon Chamber of Commerce 2. Consider feasibility of enrolling East Avon in Livingston County Development’s Town Board, Avon Chamber of Commerce Downtown Partnership program. 3. Review and revise the Town Code to reflect modern industry and business practice and permit a wider variety of uses in the community that improve access to everyday Town Board, Planning Board, Town Engineer consumer goods and services. 4. Identify and keep record of sites that are suitable for light industrial development by appropriate zoning, availability of utilities, and access to transportation facilities. Town Board, Planning Board, Livingston County Priority should be given to attracting new investments in the areas of high technology IDA, Avon Chamber of Commerce manufacturing and assembly, research and development and administrative offices. 5. Consider the cost implications of private development proposals on the local tax rate as Town Board, Planning Board, Town Staff, Livingston part of the process of reviewing and evaluating development proposals. Require private County IDA developers to be responsible for their fair share of the cost of the public infrastructure.

D. Continue to protect and support the growth and operation of our local farms and agribusinesses. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Work with the Livingston County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board to ensure Livingston County Agriculture and Farmland Town land use practices, policies, and regulations are supportive of farming activity. Protection Board (AFPB), Town Board, SWCD 2. Work with New York State Agriculture and Markets to draft and adopt a Farmland Town Board, SWCD, Consultant Protection Plan.

2016 Comprehensive Plan 45 Desirable Quality of Life

Policy Statement It is the policy of the Town to ensure a desirable quality of life for our residents through the provision of quality public services, recreational opportunities, and enriching community resources. To achieve this we will strive to ensure that our community services provide for the health, safety, and well-being of our citizens and businesses, including our public infrastructure, emergency services, recreational activities, faith community, and public institutions. Future investments will respond to the changing needs and lifestyles of our local population and foster a community that is healthy and livable.

Objectives

A. Make efficient use of existing public infrastructure and other public investments.

B. Ensure the provision of community services is adequate to meet the needs of our current and future generations, serving residents of all ages and lifestyles.

C. Foster recreational and educational opportunities for residents of all ages so they remain active and engaged in the community.

D. Maintain adequate consideration and understanding of financial pressures and obligations of the Town in all decision-making.

E. Foster a unified community in Avon through the promotion of the Town’s identity and increasing communication between the Town and its residents.

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46 Town of Avon Desirable Quality of Life

A. Make efficient use of existing public infrastructure and other public investments. Implementation Item Potential Partners NYS DOT, Town Board, Planning Board, Village 1. Maintain public facilities at consistently high levels and commit resources for street and Board, Avon Highway Department, Livingston sidewalk maintenance, street cleaning and general community appearance. County Planning Board Town Board, Planning Board, Village Board, 2. Encourage community facilities and activities that serve the greater Avon area to locate Livingston County Planning Department, Avon in the Village or East Avon. Highway Department 3. Encourage infill development and a compact development pattern in areas already Town Board, Planning Board, Village Board, serviced by utilities and infrastructure. Livingston County Planning Department 4. Continue to enforce health and safety codes and building and zoning regulations Avon Code Enforcement uniformly and consistently.

B. Ensure the provision of community services is adequate to meet the needs of our current and future generations, serving residents of all ages and lifestyles. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Provide public safety facilities (i.e. local police protection, fire protection and emergency Livingston County Sheriff’s Department, Village medical services) consistent with community needs and objectives. Expand these Police, Town Board, Village Board services, as necessary, to provide adequate public safety services to serve future growth. Town Board, Village Board, Livingston County 2. Work cooperatively with Livingston County officials to establish solid waste disposal Planning Department, GLOW Region Solid Waste facilities and recycling initiatives to meet future requirements. Management Committee 3. Improve public transportation access and connectivity for residents, particularly seniors, Town Board, Regional Transit Service Livingston to destinations in and around Avon and Rochester.

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C. Foster recreational and educational opportunities for residents of all ages to remain active and engaged in the community. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Inventory all recreation facilities and programs (public, private, and not-for-profit) within the Town and Village and make available to the public as a way to increase awareness Town Board, Village Parks Commission and participation. 2. Ensure local offerings for educational and recreational programming for youths, adults, Avon Free Library, Livingston County Youth Bureau, and senior citizens are adequate. Address changes in demand, if any. Avon Community Cares, Other Community Groups 3. Consider the benefit to adopting a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the Town/ Town Board, Village Board, Village Parks Village. Commission

D. Maintain consideration and understanding of financial pressures and obligations of the Town in all decision-making. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Devise and implement an ongoing multi-year capital improvements program to plan for Town Board needed capital projects within the availability of financial resources. 2. Determine the potential benefits and feasibility of increased sharing and/or consolidation of Town and Village government services and facilities when there is a Town Board, Village Board significant change expected in cost and/or demand. 3. Determine the effect of proposals to expand public infrastructure, services and facilities Town Board, Village Board on the property tax rate before committing public funds for improvements.

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E. Foster a united community in Avon through the promotion of the Town’s identity and increasing communication between the Town and its residents. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Develop a logo that visually expresses the intention of the Town to be welcoming and Town Board vibrant. 2. Improve the Town website to be more engaging, user-friendly, and interactive. Town Board, Biannual Newsletter, Town Staff 3. Consider creating social media outlets for residents to access information about Town Board, Town Staff important news, events, and public meetings. 4. Create a biannual newsletter. Town Board, Village Board 5. Consider partnering with the Avon Central School District to develop an email contact Town Board, Avon Central School District list. 6. Consider investing in technological and physical improvements to the Board Room and Town Board Court Room to better facilitate public meetings.

2016 Comprehensive Plan 49 Sustainable Growth & Development

Policy Statement It is the policy of the Town to partner with the Village in an effort to provide quality neighborhoods, promote sustainable economic growth, and enhance community identity. Our Town and Village together accommodate a variety of lifestyles that serve to foster a distinctive hometown feel, welcoming to both residents and visitors. Our Village is characterized by a compact, traditional settlement pattern that consists of close knit and pedestrian-scaled neighborhoods and streets, while our Town is defined by open spaces and grand vistas with homesteads dotting the landscape. The Town and Village share a rich history and it is through our combined efforts for measured, sustainable growth that we will enhance our community for current and future generations.

Objectives

A. Monitor the balance of residential, commercial, and industrial development with respect to open space, agricultural uses, and existing development patterns.

B. Foster a multi-modal transportation network that safely and comfortably accommodates all users where necessary and appropriate.

C. Encourage the maintenance of existing housing stock and development of affordable housing for all ages and lifestyles.

D. Encourage the use of green infrastructure and development practices with future investment.

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A. Monitor the balance of residential, commercial, and industrial development with respect to open space, agricultural uses, and existing development patterns. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Coordinate land use decisions and growth with a strategy for the commitment of Town Board, Planning Board, Livingston County resources for public improvements in accordance with the desired future land use Planning Department, Town Highway Department, pattern of the Town. Town Water Department 2. Educate decision-makers and leaders on the principles of Smart Growth land use Livingston County Planning Department, Planning policies. Consultant, Town Board 3. Promote context-sensitive site design and development practices in new investment Town Board, Planning Board, Livingston County to ensure the size, scale, and appearance of residential, commercial, and industrial Planning Department, Town Water Department, development reflects the desired aesthetic for the area and the future land use pattern Town Highway Department of the Town. 4. Identify areas within or adjacent to the Village that may be appropriate for increased Town Board, Village Board, Plannign Board, density residential development where public utilities already exist (i.e. water and sewer Livingston County Planning Department, Town service). Water Department, Town Highway Department 5. Extend and improve public water and sanitary sewer facilities to serve development in Town Water Department, Town Highway areas identified for growth as a part of this Plan. Department, Livingston County Sewer Authority 6. Promote the use of cluster development techniques for residential development Town Board, Planning Board, Livingston County proposals that may be in agricultural zoning districts. Planning Department, Town Engineer

2016 Comprehensive Plan 51 Sustainable Growth & Development

B. Foster a multi-modal transportation network that safely and comfortably accommodates all users where necessary and appropriate. Implementation Item Potential Partners Town Highway Department, Town Board, Finger 1. Communicate with NYSDOT and the Livingston County Highway Department to promote Lakes & Genesee Regional Transportation Authority local priorities and to coordinate highway improvement activities within the Town. (FLGRTA), Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) 2. Draft and adopt a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan or Transportation Master Plan in Town Board, Village Board, Planning Board, partnership with the Village to address multi-modal and public transportation issues and Livingston County Planning Department, FLGRTA, opportunities. GTC 3. Review and revise the Town Code to ensure that development controls include Town Board, Village Board, Planning Board, provisions for pedestrian and bicycle network connections and infrastructure where Consultant, Town Engineer desired. 4. Foster a greenway connection with pedestrian and bicycle accommodations and traffic- Town Board, Village Board, Planning Board, calming elements between the Village of Avon and East Avon. Livingston County Planning Department, NYSDOT

C. Encourage the maintenance of existing housing stock and development of affordable housing for all ages and lifestyles. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Partner with the Village to conduct a housing study. Town Board, Village Board 2. Review and revise the Town Code, as needed, to ensure that: - Property maintenance in residential districts is up to date and properly enforced. Code Enforcement, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town - Town construction specifications reflect industry standards and promote Board, Planning Board, Town Engineer sustainable development practices. - New development costs are borne solely by the developer. 3. Encourage the use of density bonuses in areas, such as East Avon, where an increase Town Board, Planning Board, Livingston County in residential density may be desirable to provide opportunities for the development of Planning Department market-rate, affordable housing.

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D. Encourage the use of green infrastructure and development practices with future investment. Implementation Item Potential Partners 1. Review and revise the Town Code to include procedures that ensure that water and air quality, drainage, and circulation (including both automotive and pedestrian Town Board, Planning Board, Town Engineer, DEC movements) are carefully addressed in the development review and approval process. 2. Promote the use of green energy and green infrastructure in developments throughout NYS Energy Research and Development Agency the Town. (NYSERDA) 3. Promote the use of energy efficient housing design with new residential developments. Town Board, Planning Board 4. Encourage renewable energy systems for residential, commercial, and industrial uses, NYSERDA, Town Board, Planning Board, Livingston where appropriate (e.g. wind, solar, geothermal). County Planning Department Town Engineer, Town Board, Planning Board, 5. Encourage the use of natural stormwater management practices as a part of Village Board, DEC, Livingston County Planning development application review process (e.g. bioswales, rain gardens, green roofs). Department 6. Practice sustainable water usage throughout the Town to protect and preserve local Town Board, Village Board, Village Water water resources. Committee 7. Consider becoming a Climate Smart Community (see NYS DEC webpage for more info DEC, NYSERDA www.dec.ny.gov). 8. Consider development of an energy microgrid to protect from future energy grid NYSERDA, Livingston County Planning Department, failures. Town Engineer

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54 Town of Avon Future Land Use

“As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it.”

- Antoine de Saint Exupery

Town of Avon 2016 Comprehensive Plan 55 Future Land Use

Introduction and protected lands with future development. Due to the One of the primary roles of a Comprehensive Plan is to inform importance of farmland and open space in the Town, many land future land use decisions for local governments and their decision- owners have sought conservation easements for their property makers. A key tool for accomplishing this is the Future Land Use through the Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC). Map. The Future Land Use Map is intended to identify general categories of land use. It is not intended to indicate specific Moving Forward... boundaries or exact zoning district designations. It does, however, The Future Land Use Map should be used by the Town Board, represent the community’s preferences regarding the location Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, as well as developers and character of various types of development in the Town. The and the public to guide future zoning decisions, other land recommended land uses for the Town of Avon are illustrated in the use regulations, community services, and priorities for capital Future Land Use Map on the following page (Map 9). improvements and land acquisition over the next decade. It should be noted that the uses portrayed on the Future Land Use It is reasonable to assume the exact size of the land use Map are not intended to supplant the Town’s ability to scrutinize classifications may change over time while remaining consistent development proposals that may be consistent with the general with the overall intent of this Plan and the Future Land Use intent of this Plan and the Future Land Use Map. Map. The Future Land Use Map for Avon consists of eleven use categories, including: For example, if a commercial use is proposed in an area of the Town that is classified as commercial on the Future Land Use Map, »» Agricultural the Town could deem that use to be inappropriate in that particular »» Greenbelt/Viewshed location due to a number of reasons. These include but are not limited to the project’s scale, drainage characteristics, and intensity »» Commercial of its site related impacts (such as traffic generation, lighting, etc). »» Interchange Development In other words, the Town should utilize the Future Land Use Map »» East Avon Hamlet Area in conjunction with its zoning code and the State Environmental »» Limited Residential Quality Review (SEQR) process to ensure future developments are in »» Rural Residential the best interests of the community. »» Cluster Development »» Mobile Home Park »» Public »» Industrial

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2016 Comprehensive Plan 57 Agricultural

The results of the community survey administered as part of the planning processes conducted in 1995 and in 2015 indicate that the preservation of the Town’s agricultural heritage and rural character has remained a top priority of residents for the past two decades. Agriculture is the predominant land use in the Town and is responsible for the rural character of Avon that its residents celebrate. Farming is a significant industry in the Town, County, and Region. It directly supports a variety of agribusinesses and indirectly supports local retail and service establishments. Soils in the Town are highly suited for agriculture and are among the best in the State. Many of the farmland owners in the Town have expressed a commitment to continue farming by placing their land in the County’s Agricultural District or through the procurement of a conservation easement on their property.

The white areas on the Future Land Use Map are designated as Agricultural. The Town should continue to limit the number of non- Local Advertisement for Avon’s Farm Fest Event agricultural uses that locate in these areas and direct development away from areas with prime agricultural soils. It should be noted that any successful farmland preservation effort must recognize and balance the owner’s right to develop their property.

According to the 2015 Community Survey, 91% of respondents feel that it is extremely important the Town supports and promotes local agriculture.

Approximately 70% of Avon’s acreage (17,943 acres) is currently used for agricultural operations 58 Town of Avon Agricultural

The area designated for Agricultural uses is generally consistent Sliding Scale Zoning with the Town’s Agricultural Zoning District. A review of the “Sliding Scale” zoning regulations allow a specified number of intent statement, permitted uses, specially permitted uses, and dwelling units per farm parcel. Base parcel sizes need to be dimensional requirements contained in the Town’s Zoning Code identified at the time such zoning is adopted. Small lot sizes indicates that the Agricultural zoning district successfully gives may be required, in order to allow more land to stay in farming. priority to farming related activities over non-farming activities. The Development may be limited to a scale similar to those listed in the Town should consider other zoning techniques to protect farming table below. operations from the encroachment of non-farming uses. These techniques include, but are not limited to “Density Averaging,” Size of Parcel or Tract of Land Maximum Non-Farm also known as “Cluster” Zoning, and “Sliding Scale” Zoning. The (Acres) Dwellings Allowed following sections serve to expand upon the potential application 0 - 5.00 1 of each zoning technique within the Town. 5.01 - 10.00 2 Density Averaging 10.01 - 20.00 3 “Density Averaging” is used in conjunction with large lot zoning, 20.01 - 35.00 4 such as one house per 3, 4, 5 or more acres. Houses may be built on smaller lots provided a proportionate amount of land is set 35.01 - 50.00 5 aside as permanent farmland or open space. An easement on the 50.01 - 100.00 1 per additional 8 acres open land must be secured by the Town or donated to a non-profit conservation organization such as the Genesee Valley Conservancy. 100.00+ 1 per additional 16 acres For example, if zoning limited development to one house per 5 acres, the owner of a 100 acre farm could build up to 20 houses, In addition, the maximum lot size on which a non-farm dwelling using as few as 20 acres, and leave 80 acres open or dedicated to would be permitted would be one acre with a maximum lot width farming. of 150 feet.

Any zoning revisions that are intended to protect farming and preserve farmland should not be undertaken without the support of the local farming community.

The Town should continue to work closely with local agricultural operators, the County, and the Genesee Valley Conservancy to ensure the continued success of the Agricultural District program and the use of conservation easements to preserve its rural character and maintain its strong agricultural base.

2016 Comprehensive Plan 59 Greenbelt/Viewshed

Greenbelt institutions, public buildings, nursing homes and retirement One of the key priorities of the Town is to preserve the existing homes. In addition, excavation operations and mobile home parks greenbelt between the Hamlet of East Avon and the Village of can be developed with the issuance of a special permit. These uses Avon. As seen in the aerial photo (lower right), this area is currently would detract from the current character of the Greenbelt. In order characterized by farmland and traditional homesteads. This to ensure the visual integrity of this corridor is maintained the corridor serves as a rural transition and gateway between the more Town should consider the following actions. developed portions of the Village and Hamlet. The two images to the lower left are from the Community Preference Survey (CPS). The 1. Adopt a Corridor Overlay District that reduces the number of non-farming uses and creates design image of the commercial streetscape was the lowest scoring image standards for future development; and of the CPS with an average score of 0.82 out of 9. By comparison, the image of the farm was the second highest scoring image in 2. Work with the property owners and the Genesee Valley the CPS with an average score of 8.83 out of 9. It is clear from the Conservancy to put conservation easements in place on both sides of the corridor. public input gathered during this planning process that the Town does not want one continuous strip of “sprawling” commercial development on both sides of Route 5 & 20 from the Village to the The community has also expressed a desire to have a pedestrian Hamlet. and bicycle connection between the Village and East Avon within the Greenbelt. This could take the form of a single multi-use trail or separate sidewalk and bicycle facilities. The type of facility and The properties within the Greenbelt have access to public water exact alignment would need to be determined after additional and sewer service and are currently part of the Agricultural Zoning study and outreach to the community. District. This district permits single-family homes, religious

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View looking west from Avon Geneseo Road (Photo: Google Streetview, 2015)

A viewshed includes all surrounding points in direct sight at a location and excludes points that are beyond the horizon or obstructed by terrain and other features (e.g., buildings, trees).

View looking west from Route 15 north of East Avon Viewshed The view looking west from Avon Geneseo Road and Route 15 in the Town are some of the most magnificent views in Livingston As indicated on the Future Land Use Map, the northern portion of County. A person traveling along these roads is treated to a these viewsheds are protected by conservation easements. The panoramic view of the Genesee River Valley. The Town should strive Town should continue to work with property owners and the GVC to be good stewards of this unique experience. It is clear that the to place additional conservation easements on land that abuts the Town cannot ensure the entire viewshed will remain unchanged. road. The Town should also consider adopting a Corridor Overlay However, it can protect the views from the road by limiting District that would regulate the placement of structures, limit development adjacent to the roadway. building heights, and protect the views from the roadway.

2016 Comprehensive Plan 61 Commercial & Interchange Development

A large portion of the commercial activity within the community trucks, customers, and employees off the I-390 Expressway, and of Avon occurs in the Village along Routes 5 & 20 and in the are highly visible to traffic on the Expressway. Over the past two Central Business District. The Town acknowledges that it is in the decades both interchanges have experienced development activity best interest of the entire Avon community to have a vibrant and and now accommodate a number of business operations. These economically healthy Village. As a result, the Future Land Use Map include, but are not limited to: does not recommend significantly increasing the size of the Town’s existing business districts. Outside of the Village, businesses are 1. Interchange #9 - Fastenal, Bob Johnson Chevrolet, generally located in the areas classified as Commercial (shown in Dunkin’ Donuts and Mobil Gas Station, and Covered red) and Interchange Development (shown in pink). These areas Wagon Tours. are described in greater detail below. 2. Interchange #10 - Genesee Valley Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep Auto Dealerships. Commercial There are two distinct activity nodes in the Town designated for The Future Land Use Map for the Town continues the Town’s policy commercial land uses on the Future Land Use Map. These include: of locating a range of industrial and commercial uses at both I-390 interchanges. At the Exit 10 interchange, emphasis should 1. The land that encompasses the intersection of Routes 5 be placed on highway commercial uses, light industrial, and office & 20 and Bronson Hill Road. Existing businesses include, park development. At the Exit 9 Interchange, emphasis should be but are not limited to, the Countryside Diner, Dutch placed on the development of light manufacturing and assembly Hollow Market and Gas Station, and two motels. operations, research and development facilities, headquarters, 2. The land situated on the east side of Route 15, north administrative offices, and warehousing facilities. of South Lima Road. Existing businesses include, but are not limited to, Fratelli’s Restaurant and J & A Farm According to the 2015 Community Survey results, 69% of Market. respondents support the development of standards and review procedures to preserve and promote Avon’s visual character and These areas are currently zoned as General Business and generally design qualities. Meanwhile, another 63% support the creation of an contain smaller scaled business operations compared to those Architectural Review Board, which would help guide development located in the Interchange Development areas described in the next to better preserve and promote Avon’s character and visual design section. qualities. The CPS results provided the Town with a range of design elements that the Town should be considering. Interchange Development Areas designated for Interchange Development are located at Exits 9 and 10 of the Interstate 390 Expressway. These interchange The preferred design of the Commercial and Interchange Development areas contain some of the most attractive sites in the Town for new areas is shown on the following page. The CPS results indicated that industrial and regional commercial development. They are generally the Town is supportive of building and site design elements that are serviced by public water and sewer, offer excellent access for architecturally pleasing and well landscaped.

62 Town of Avon Preferred Character of Commercial & Interchange Areas

To Be Avoided To Be Encouraged

Large Scale Commercial Operations

Auto-Oriented Uses

Franchise Architecture

Landscaping & Screening

2016 Comprehensive Plan 63 East Avon Hamlet Area

In New York, hamlets are unincorporated settlements within plan, this district has not been placed on the official zoning map towns. A hamlet is not a legal entity with official boundaries. for Avon and is not in use. The Hamlet of East Avon is indicated by the color orange on Before fully applying the HCD and RH-M Districts, it may be the Future Land Use Map. East Avon has historically contained a desirable to update a few provisions. For example, the minimum mix of land uses including the community uses and commercial front building setback in the HCD is 50 to 70 feet. This establishments in close proximity to residential neighborhoods. requirement will create a streetscape that is more suburban in Current community uses in East Avon consist of the First character and inconsistent with the desired traditional development Presbyterian Church and Avon Veterans Hall. Commercial uses pattern. Amending the District to include a maximum setback of include, but are not limited to, motor vehicle sales establishments, 20 to 30 feet, the Town can ensure that buildings are placed up to Avon Stove and Fireplace, H & R Block, Maiers Homestead Farm the street and positively contribute to the public realm. The Town Market, and Studio Sales Pottery. Residential uses are primarily may also consider adopting design guidelines or standards for single-family homes located along Routes 5 & 20 and Lakeville the Hamlet, providing investors with a clear understanding of the Road, within the Royal Springs subdivision, and approximately two Town’s design expectations. dozen mobile homes along Nune Park. 4 According to the 2015 Community Survey results, 82% of respondents would like to see the community focus new N commercial development in the East Avon Mall and 40% indicated 2

that commercial development should be focused on East Avon Route 15 along Routes 5 & 20. The CPS results also show residents would Routes 5 & 20 like to see investment in East Avon that re-establishes its traditional Routes 5 & 20 architectural character and creates a network of sidewalks and 1 pedestrian connections between businesses and neighborhoods (see opposite page). Therefore, it is intended that the East Avon area foster the development of a mixed-use, walkable activity Route 15 center that attracts a variety of business types. 3

Over the past decade the Town has taken some of the steps East Avon Master Plan from State Routes 5 & 20 LUAMP necessary to revitalize the Hamlet. The first was the creation of a conceptual master plan as part of the “State Routes 5 & 20 Land 1 New commercial buildings should be placed at or near the street with parking in the rear. Use and Access Management Plan (LUAMP)” completed in 2002. A portion of the master plan is shown to the right. In 2007 the Town 2 Shared access and parking facilities should be encouraged. adopted the Hamlet Commercial District (HCD) and Residential 3 A variety of housing types such as townhouses and duplexes Hamlet Mixed-Use District (RH-M) in an effort to implement some of should be incorporated. the LUAMP’s recommendations. However, as of the writing of this 4 Inviting public spaces should be created with new development. 64 Town of Avon Basic Hamlet Design Principles

Building Scale & Location

• Buildings should be at or close to the sidewalk. To Be Avoided To Be Encouraged • Buildings should be at least 2 stories in height. • One story structures should have the scale of a 2 story structure. • Wider facades (greater than 50 feet) shall be broken up into smaller visual increments.

Parking

• Parking should always be screened from view. Public Realm • Parking between the building and street should be prohibited.

Facades

• First floors should be mostly transparent (windows & doors). • Upper floors should have a lesser amount of transparency. • Where transparency is not appropriate, architectural features (recessed areas, etc) or other visual elements must be used. • Awnings are encouraged. Multiple awnings should be used Commercial Use where there is more than one opening. • Wood, brick, or equivalent materials are preferred.

Multifamily Residential

• Multifamily buildings shall be laid out so that multiple entrances face the public street. • Each entrance shall be connected to the public sidewalk

system. Multifamily • Larger buildings shall be visually divided into smaller sections by gaps, recesses, or other architectural devices • Garage entrance/exit doors are prohibited on the front facade of buildings.

Signage

• Two sign types are preferred: flush mounted and perpendicular.

• Flat sign faces are to be avoided (carved or raised lettering Signage is to be encouraged). • Signs should be sized and placed in a manner that is consistent with the architectural features of the building.

2016 Comprehensive Plan 65 Residential

Given the Town’s aging population and loss of young families and young professionals identified in the Community Profile, future The Town should encourage this type of development residential land use policy should strive to provide a variety of The Town should neither encourage nor discourage this type of development housing sizes and types to both retain and attract residents. In The Town should discourage this type of development order to accommodate a variety of housing styles, the following residential future land use areas were identified: Single-family homes built 50% 41% 9% on 1-acre lots

Senior/assisted living »» Limited Residential 49% 46% 6% »» Rural Residential units Single-family homes built »» Cluster Development 39% 50% 11% on 5+ acre lots »» Mobile Home Park Townhomes 32% 49% 19% It should be noted, however, that these residential land use areas Single-family homes built are intended as a guiding tool, not law or zoning, that may assist in 25% 41% 34% on 1/4-acre lots the review of future residential development proposals. Mult-family units (e.g. 17% 46% 38% apts, condos) Overall, residents expressed that the preservation of open space and rural character is an important focus of all future development. Mobile2015 home Community parks 3% Survey25% Responses on Residential72% Below is a comparison of favorable and unfavorable residential Development Types (Source: Crux Research, Inc.) development patterns as shown in the Community Preference Survey (CPS). While the figure at right is a summary of 2015 Community Survey responses on residential unit types.

To be avoided To be avoided To be encouraged

66 Town of Avon Residential

Limited Residential Indicated by the color yellow on the Future Land Use Map, the Limited Residential area is characterized by single-family neighborhoods with a general density of one unit per acre or more. This area includes the existing concentration of single-family homes along Sackett Road, Littleville Road, Darby Road, and Pole Bridge Road at the southeastern corner of the Village.

The intent of identifying land in close proximity to the southern and eastern borders of the Village as Limited Residential is to capitalize on the availability of public water for current and future residential development efforts. Consistent with the Town’s current zoning ordinance (Limited Residential District), single-family lots with access to public water should be at least 30,000 square feet in size; whereas such lots without access to public water should be three acres or more. Community Preference Survey Image (Median Score: 7 out of 9)

Half of all respondents to the 2015 Community Survey indicated that they prefer the Town support future residential development in Rural Residential areas near to the Village with reasonable access to existing public The Rural Residential area is represented by light yellow on the services. This is a good development planning practice to preserve Future Land Use Map, following both sides of Bronson Hill Road and prime farmland and maximize investment in existing infrastructure. encompassing Dutch Hollow Road. It is important to note that a few parcels in this area are within the County’s Agricultural District The Limited Residential area also serves to foster a transitional #2 or have been preserved with a conservation easement (see residential development pattern from Village neighborhoods to that Maps 4 and 6). Residential development that has occurred in this of the rural, low-density character of the Town. The Town’s zoning area has been limited to large lots of 3 acres or more. The Rural ordinance already permits residential development of this scale and Residential area is intended to continue the development of larger character. “estate” or “farmette” style lots with a density of one dwelling unit per 3+ acres. This density and character of residential homes was preferred by 39% of respondents to the 2015 Community Survey, as well as participants in the Community Preference Survey (pictured What is your favorite thing about living in Avon? above). The continued application of the Town’s Agricultural “I love all the green that is still a part of the community.” Zoning District in this area is recommended. ~ 2015 Community Survey Respondent

2016 Comprehensive Plan 67 Residential

Cluster Development Cluster Development is proposed between Sutton Road and Exit 10 of I-390, represented by the on the Future Land Use Map. The intent of this area is to tie in with the industrial and commercial development planned nearby, and provide for a higher density of residential development given the existing water and sewer lines running to the area.

Presently there are two cluster developments in this area, Royal Springs and Rolling Ridge Drive, that have an average density of 4 units per acre. The increased density is permitted in this area when an effort is made to preserve large expanses of open space To be avoided in the development area. The Town should support further cluster developments of equal or lesser density in this future land use area provided that the necessary utilities are available to support a minimum quarter-acre lot size. It is important to note that the results of the Community Preference Survey (CPS) indicated that there is also a desire for a walkable, village-like setting in denser developments with the provision of sidewalks and smaller building setbacks. The images at right show CPS examples of neighborhood developments to be avoided and encouraged in the Cluster Development area.

In order to ensure the desired development pattern of this area is To be encouraged realized, the Town should consider adopting specific Planned Unit Development or Cluster Development standards. These standards should include, but are not limited to, the following: Mobile Home Park The brown color on the Map represents the area occupied by 1. Minimum district area of 20 acres; the Harper Homes Mobile Home Park. Mobile homes are proposed 2. Maximum front setback range of 20 to 40 feet; to continue in the existing mobile home park area on the south 3. Maximum density of 4 units per acre; 4. Maximum building height of 35 ft; side of Routes 5 & 20, east of Bronson Hill Road. Mobile homes 5. Required sidewalk extensions and connections; contribute to the variety of housing types available in the Town, 6. Open space designations for passive/active recreation and provide an affordable living alternative. The continuation and maintenance agreements; and of this designation will maintain the existing activity level and 7. Street tree and street lighting considerations. character of this land use.

68 Town of Avon Public & Industrial

Public Industrial Areas designated for Public use are shown in blue on the Future The Industrial land use area is shown in purple on the Future Land Land Use Map. In the Town these include Avon’s Papermill Park Use Map. The Town has been successful in attracting new industrial along Papermill Road, the Regional Office of the NYS Department development to this area as well as to the Interchange Development of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the water storage tank at areas. Some of the current businesses that are located in the the eastern Town boundary on the north side of Routes 5 & 20. Industrial area include Lakeland Equipment, DP Tool and Machine, and Monroe Industries. This area is primarily zoned Combined Papermill park provides walking areas and picnic facilities for General Business Light Industrial. The extension of Tec Drive helps residents and visitors to enjoy serene environment and small to ensure the available land within the Industrial area can be fully waterfall (pictured below). Additionally there are some trail areas utilized by providing access to the entire site. indicated by the brown line on the Future Land Use Map. These include the trail connections into the Village of Avon along the Genesee River, the DEC trails by their regional office, and the Railroad Bed Trail.

New Businesses Construction along Tec Drive (2016)

Papermill Park Bridge (Town of Avon)

2016 Comprehensive Plan 69 “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”

- Mother Teresa

70 Town of Avon 2016 Conclusion

The Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee The intent is for this Comprehensive Plan Update to provide high- was formed in 2014 to update the Town’s 1995 Comprehensive level guidance for sustainable future development of the Town’s Plan. The appointed Committee was a compatible and dedicated economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The Plan should group comprised of elected officials and volunteer residents serve as a living document: not only a resource that is consulted representing both the Town and Village. The Committee solicited frequently, but also one that is routinely updated to reflect changes and was guided by input from the community in the forms of a in global, national, state, and local circumstances. survey and several open forums conducted over a period of two years. The updated Comprehensive Plan describes the shared vision The Committee acknowledges the invaluable contributions of the for the future distilled from these inputs. following:

»» The Steinmetz Planning Group, for their expertise and assistance in developing an engaging and professional Plan. »» The Avon Town Board, for investing in our community by allocating the funding needed to retain the services of this talented group . »» The Community, for sharing their time and interest to help create the Town of Avon’s vision for the future.

Our unique small community has a strong rural heritage. Our hope is that the implementation of this Comprehensive Plan will help strengthen and protect this legacy for many years to come.

Signed,

The 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee

On June 16, 2016, the Town of Avon hosted a Community Open House at Avon High School to give residents an opportunity to informally view and comment on the Draft Plan before consideration by the Town Board for adoption. Over 40 community members were in attendance.

2016 Comprehensive Plan 71 Plan Prepared BY: Steinmetz Planning Group