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2014 Master Plan and the 2009 Open Space and Recreation Plan, As Well As Related Data Collection and Analysis Town of Webster Master Plan Town of Webster Master Plan Webster works for the future! Join us! Town of Webster Master Plan Prepared by Prepared for Town of Webster June 2014 The Town of Webster would like to acknowledge the following for their assistance in preparing this Master Plan. Town of Webster John McAuliffe – Town Administrator Carol Cyr – Director of Community Development Scott Charpentier, P.E. – Planner/Engineer Board of Selectmen Robert J. Miller, Chairman Don Bourque, Vice-Chairman Andrew Jolda, Secretary Mark G. Dowgiewicz William A. Starzec Master Plan Advisory Committee Paul LaFramboise Mike Dostoler Chuck Ceppetelli Denise Moberg Thomas Klebart Bob Craver Deborah Keefe Debra Horan Antoinette Dobosz Jean Travis Marilyn Mathieu Mark Mason Rich Franas Marc Becker Judy Keegan Linda Littleton Leslie Baker i Planning Board Paul LaFramboise, Chairman Michael Dostoler Charles Ceppetelli Thomas Klebart Denise Moberg Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Ralph Willmer, FAICP, Project Manager Ken Schwartz, AICP, Principal-in Charge Geoffrey Morrison-Logan Renee Guo Matt Chase, P.E., PTOE Rita Walsh Donny Goris-Kolb, AICP, LEED Green Associate, ENV SP ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .............................................................................................................................. I 1 VISION AND GOALS ......................................................................................................................... 1-1 Vision Statement .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Master Plan Goals ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-1 2 LAND USE ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 2-1 Land Use Goals ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-2 About Webster .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-2 Historic Land Use Patterns ......................................................................................................................................... 2-3 Current Land Use ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-7 Local Development Regulations ................................................................................................................................. 2-9 Land Use and Zoning Recommendations ............................................................................................................... 2-18 3 HOUSING ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-1 Housing Goals .............................................................................................................................................................. 3-2 Housing Resources Assessment ............................................................................................................................... 3-2 Housing Recommendations ...................................................................................................................................... 3-20 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................ 4-1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 4-1 Economic Development Goals ................................................................................................................................... 4-1 Economic Profile .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-6 Economic Outlook ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-17 Economic Development Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 4-21 5 TRANSPORTATION .......................................................................................................................... 5-1 Transportation Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 5-1 Transportation Goals ................................................................................................................................................... 5-3 Regional Context .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-4 Existing Conditions ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-7 iii Future Conditions ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-16 Transportation Recommendations ........................................................................................................................... 5-17 6 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ................................................................................................... 6-1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 6-1 Open Space and Recreation Goals ............................................................................................................................ 6-1 Summary of Open Space and Recreation Resources .............................................................................................. 6-3 Recreational Programs ................................................................................................................................................ 6-9 Community Need Assessment ................................................................................................................................. 6-11 Open Space and Recreation Recommendations .................................................................................................... 6-13 7 NATURAL, HISTORIC, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES .................................................................. 7-1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-1 Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources Goals ...................................................................................................... 7-2 Natural Resources Existing Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 7-2 Historic and Cultural Resources Existing Conditions ............................................................................................ 7-15 Natural, Historic, and Cultural Resources Recommendations .............................................................................. 7-34 8 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES .............................................................................................. 8-1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 8-1 Public Facilities and Services Goals .......................................................................................................................... 8-2 Baseline Assessment .................................................................................................................................................. 8-2 Public Facilities and Services Recommendations .................................................................................................. 8-12 9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................................... 9-1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 9-1 Community Development Goals ................................................................................................................................. 9-1 Community Development Assessment ...................................................................................................................... 9-2 Community Development Recommendations
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