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Prepared byTown of Blenheim Comprehensive Plan Committee

With assistance fromSchoharie County Planning and Development

February 2014

Town of Blenheim, NY

Comprehensive Plan

 

 

 Acknowledgments  

 Comprehensive  Plan  Committee  

Don  Airey,  Chairman  Renee  Grabowski,  Secretary  

Larry  Bliss  Rhonda  Downs  Diane  Ericson  

Melissa  Graham  Anne  Mattice-­‐Strauch  

Christina  Snyder,  Community  Planner    

Town  Board  Robert  H.  Mann,  Supervisor  Robin  Alley,  Town  Clerk  

Keith  Graham  Chet  Keyser  

Anne  Mattice-­‐Strauch  Joe  Ward  

 Schoharie  County  Planning  and  Development  

Shane  Nickle,  Senior  Planner  Zachary  Thompson,  Planner  Brian  Fleury,  GIS  Specialist  

   

Special  thanks  to  all  of  the  citizens  of  Blenheim  who  participated  in  the  comprehensive  plan  process,  and  to  Christina  Snyder,  for  producing  the  final  version  of  the  plan  on  behalf  of  the  Comprehensive  Plan  Committee.  

   

 

 

                         Community  Vision  

“Blenheim  is  a  resilient  community  dedicated  to  preserving  and  protecting  our  numerous  natural  resources,  local  culture,  and  historical  heritage,  while  attracting  

sustainable  small  businesses,  young  families,  seniors,  and  retirees.  Blenheim’s  unique  quality  of  rural  lifestyle  is  strengthened  by  awareness  and  promotion  of  the  blended  

values  presented  by  a  revitalization  of  traditional  and  niche  agriculture,  small  business,  entrepreneurism,  art,  and  tourism.  In  the  face  of  enormous  adversity,  we  are  moving  

confidently  towards  a  bright  future.  Blenheim  is  tiny,  but  sturdy.”    

             Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Committee,  2012

   

 

Table  of  Contents    

Introduction  ...................................................................................................................................................................................  1  Why  Create  a  Comprehensive  Plan?  ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................  1  Comprehensive  Plan  Process  ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  1  Community  Engagement:  Town  of  Blenheim  Survey  Overview  ...........................................................................................................................................................  2  Highlights  of  the  Survey  Results  .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................  3  

Amending  the  Plan  ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  7  

Community  Background  .................................................................................................................................................................  8  Historical  Perspective  ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  8  Town  Government  and  Budget  ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................  9  Census  Data  ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  10  

Community  Vision  ........................................................................................................................................................................  12  

Plan  Elements  ...............................................................................................................................................................................  12  Public  Safety,  Infrastructure,  and  Services  ..................................................................................................................................................................................................  12  Transportation  and  Streetscape  .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................  16  Community  Resources  and  Involvement  ......................................................................................................................................................................................................  18  Open  Space,  Recreation,  and  Tourism  ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................  21  Economic  Development  .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  24  Housing  .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  26  Land  Use  .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  27  

APPENDIX  A:  TOWN  OF  BLENHEIM  GENERAL  SURVEY  2011  ..........................................................................................................  30  

APPENDIX  B:  MAPS  .......................................................................................................................................................................  39  

       

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Introduction  

Why  Create  a  Comprehensive  Plan?  The  goals  of  a  Comprehensive  Plan  are  multi-­‐fold.    The  Plan  seeks  to  anchor  local  decision-­‐making  by  elected  officials  in  the  context  of  shared,  long-­‐term  community  goals  and  objectives.  It  is  a  roadmap  for  the  Town’s  future.  Thus,  it  endeavors  to  identify  unique  historic,  natural,  and  other  features  of  the  Town  of  Blenheim  for  preservation,  economic  development,  and  cultural/recreational  purposes.    The  Plan  also  provides  the  framework  in  which  future  local  laws  will  be  considered  or  adopted.  The  Plan  addresses  a  range  of  issues  such  as  land  use,  agricultural  preservation,  residential  development,  general  preservation,  economic  development,  industrial  uses,  tourism,  government  grant  opportunities,  overall  town  growth,  and  a  shared  vision  for  the  future.  The  Plan  shall  reflect  the  intent  to:      

• Define  a  shared,  positive  vision  for  our  community.  • Identify  and  protect  historic  and/or  natural  resources,  and  address  any  possible  related  

liabilities.  • Determine  whether  citizens  are  interested  in  land  use  regulations  (e.g.,  site  planning,  town  

board  approval  of  new  businesses  and  zoning)  and  enable  those  regulations  as  desired.  • Make  the  public  aware  of  what  the  community  wants  and  does  not  want.  • Minimize  conflict  over  future  town  growth  and/or  changes.  • Identify  and  protect  assets/resources  and  identify  and  address  liabilities.  • Prevent  future  problems  and  avoid  repeating  past  mistakes.  • Improve  access  to  government  and  private  support,  funding,  technical  assistance,  partnerships  

(e.g.,  economic  development  grants,  NYS  Power  Authority  assistance).    

Comprehensive  Plan  Process    In  November  of  2010,  the  Town  of  Blenheim  appointed  a  Comprehensive  Plan  Committee  tasked  with  developing  a  Comprehensive  Plan  via  a  public  input  process.    The  Committee  worked  closely  with  Schoharie  County  Planning  and  Development  to  generate  the  final  Plan.      

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One  of  the  most  important  aspects  of  a  Comprehensive  Plan  is  the  consideration  of  the  desires,  perspectives,  and  input  from  Blenheim  residents  and  property  owners.  In  large  part,  this  was  accomplished  through  the  distribution  of  a  Town  Survey  and  through  official  Public  Hearings  and  Comment  Sessions.    The  constructive  input  of  town  residents  was  a  critical  component  in  the  drafting  of  an  approved  Comprehensive  Plan.    An  overview  of  survey  results  is  provided  in  the  following  section;  this  survey  in  conjunction  with  comments  gathered  during  public  sessions  was  used  to  generate  the  goals  and  objectives  of  the  Plan.  The  Committee  also  considered  what  residents  indicated  they  did  not  want  for  the  town’s  future.      Additionally,  this  Plan  takes  into  account  information  gathered  during  a  community  planning  process  in  response  to  devastation  from  Hurricane  Irene  in  2011.    In  January  of  2012,  the  Town  of  Blenheim  formed  a  committee  to  work  with  FEMA  on  the  ESF  14  initiative  to  generate  a  long-­‐term  community  recovery  plan  that  would  create  a  structured  vision  to  assist  Blenheim  throughout  the  recovery  process.  The  Comprehensive  Plan  and  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Recovery  Plan  complement  one  another  and  may  be  used  in  tandem  to  guide  Town  decision-­‐making  about  local  community  development.    The  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan  may  be  found  on  the  Town  website  at  (www.blenheimny.org).    The  primary  issues  that  surfaced  via  the  community  survey  were  also  identified  as  significant  projects  in  the  Plan.      

Community  Engagement:  Town  of  Blenheim  Survey  Overview    A  successful  townwide  survey  was  undertaken  in  2011  with  a  33%  return  rate  (190  out  of  576).    This  provides  the  Town  of  Blenheim  with  a  statistically  accurate  view  of  public  opinion  that  can  be  used  when  making  decisions.    As  such,  the  surveys  are  an  integral  part  of  the  Town  of  Blenheim  Comprehensive  Plan.  Goals  and  objectives  throughout  the  Plan  were  derived  in  large  part  from  the  survey  results  and  may  serve  as  recommendations  to  the  Town    for  future  decision-­‐making.  Highlights  from  the  survey  results  are  described  below.  (See  Appendix  A  for  the  full  set  of  survey  questions  and  results).      Residents  who  responded  to  the  survey  can  be  described  as  follows:      

 • 55%  of  respondents  are  full-­‐time  residents;  37%  are  part-­‐time  residents;  8%  are  landowners  only    • 79%  of  respondents  own  their  own  land/home  • 10%  are  from  the  Hamlet  of  North  Blenheim  • 77%  have  lived  in  or  owned  land  in  the  Town  for  10  or  more  years  • 66%  said  that  they  live  in  Blenheim  for  the  rural  environment.    Preservation  of  rural  character,  scenic  quality,  and  local  

farms  were  ranked  as  the  most  important  aspect  of  Blenheim’s  future  for  the  majority  of  respondents  

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Highlights  of  the  Survey  Results  Town  Services,  Environment  ,  and  Amenities  Survey  respondents  were  asked  to  rate  the  Town  of  Blenheim  as  “good,”  “adequate,”  or  “poor”  on  a  variety  of  criteria,  with  results  as  follows:          

GOOD  Air  quality  (85%)  

Town  road  snow  removal  (49%)  Water  quality  (49%)  

 ADEQUATE  

Police  response,  enforcement  of  noise  ordinance,  preservation  of  environmental  resources,  preservation  of  historical  landmarks,  recycling  program,  regulation/oversight  of  gas  pipeline,  road  

conditions,  landline  phone  service,  trash  disposal    

   POOR  

Cellular  telephone  service  (72%)  p.13  Proximity  to  employment  (51%)  p.25  

Cable  service  (47%)  p.13  Enforcement  of  junk  law  (47%)  p.22,26  High  speed  Internet  service  (45%)  p.13    

A  majority  of  survey  respondents  generally  favor  adding  or  improving  the  following  services:            

ADD  or  IMPROVE…  Special  property  cleanup  days  (69%)  p.22  

Historical  Society/Rebuilding  of  Blenheim  Schoolhouse  Museum    &  Blenheim  Bridge  (60%)  p.19  Ambulance  service  (51%)  p.13  Senior  services  (51%)  p.20  

 Close  to  half  or  a  majority  of  respondents  are  in  favor  of  the  following  (using  funding  sources  other  than  taxes):    

A  majority  of  respondents  are  not  in  favor  of  the  following:    

 IN  FAVOR  OF…  

Paving  Town  roads  (77%)  p.14  Shared  services  with  nearby  towns  (69%)  p.14  

Registry  of  historic  sites  (68%)  p.19  Utilization  of  natural  resource  to  bring  in  tourism  (67%)  p.22-­‐23  

Town  events  for  tourism  (65%)  p.22-­‐23    Other  programs  or  amenities  that  respondents  would  favor  in  Blenheim:  increased  ambulance  service,  Town  events  for  residents,  tax  incentives  for  business,  hiking  trail,  land  acquisition  for  siting  town  facilities  removed  from  floodplains,  senior  programs,  art  programs,  fire  protection,  youth  programs,  police  protection,  bike  path,  tax  incentives  for  open  space,  town  park  and  playground,  ATV/snowmobile  trails,  equestrian  trails  

 NOT  IN  FAVOR  OF…  

Paving  private  roads  (72%)  Sidewalks  (67%)*  

Street  lighting  (59%)        *19  survey  respondents  indicated  that  they  lived  in  the  hamlet  and  2  of  these  respondents  were  in  favor  of  sidewalks.    

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Land  Use,  Development,  and  Regulation          Respondents  favor  almost  any  type  of  new  land  use/development,  with  a  few  exceptions.    

Residents  indicated  the  Town  should  ENCOURAGE:    (p.25)    

Agriculture  and  farming  (89%)  Retail  businesses  (83%)  

Home-­‐based  businesses  (82%)  Overnight  accommodations  (79%)    

Outdoor  sports  (78%)    

Other  land  uses  that  a  majority  of  respondents  believe  that  Blenheim  should  encourage  include:  assisted  living  facility,  cell  towers,  child  care  

center,  light  industry,  logging,  niche  farming  and  agri-­‐tourism,    professional  services,  recreation  areas,  tourism,  residential  wind  turbines  

 

 Residents  indicated  the  Town  should  DISCOURAGE:  (p.27)  

   

Heavy  industry  (76%)  Mining  (69%)  

Natural  gas  drilling/hydrofracturing  (67%)    

Respondents  indicated  it  is  important  for  the  Town  of  Blenheim  to  regulate  a  wide  range  of  uses,  with  a  few  exceptions.        

Residents  indicated  the  Town  should  REGULATE:  (p.27-­‐29)    

Land  use  that  adversely  impacts  the  environment  (80%)  Land  use  that  significantly  lowers  surrounding  land  values  (79%)  

Good  management  practices  for  farming  and  logging  (77%)  Natural  gas  drilling  (76%)  Historic  character  (76%)  

Threats  to  agriculture  (76%)    

Other  uses  that  a  majority  of  respondents  would  like  to  see  regulated  include:  adult  bookstores/shops,  ATV/snowmobile  use,  business  signs,  

general  development,  industrial  facilities,  junk  vehicle  storage,  lighting  for  commercial  use,  telecommunication  tower  location,  wind  turbine  location  

(mainly  commercial),  mining,  mobile  homes,  noise,  aesthetics  of  development,  subdivisions,  vacant  property/dilapidated  buildings  

 

 Residents  indicated  the  Town  should  NOT  REGULATE:  

 Livestock    (48%)  

Lighting  for  residential  uses  (52%)  

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 General  Concerns          A  majority  of  respondents  indicated  concern  regarding  the  following  topics:      

CONCERNS  (TOP  3)    

Schoharie  Creek  and  stream  flooding  (82%)  p.14-­‐15  Stream  bank  stabilization  and  erosion  control  (77%)  p.14  

Natural  gas  drilling/hydrofracking  (73%)  p.27    

Additional  concerns:  dam  safety  –  Gilboa  Reservoir,  existing  propane  gas  pipeline,  personal  well  water  quality,  loss  of  farmland,  lack  of  cell  coverage,  loss  of  natural  areas,  Schoharie  Creek  water  quality,  dam  safety  –  Blenheim-­‐Gilboa  Power  Project,  speeding  

 Blenheim’s  Future            A  majority  of  respondents  rated  the  following  characteristics  as  very  important  to  the  town’s  future:        

 CHARACTERISTICS  IMPORTANT  TO  BLENHEIM’S  FUTURE  (TOP  3)  

 A  clean  and  green  environment  (e.g.,  air  &  water  quality)  (76%)  p.27-­‐29  

Farming  and  agriculture  business  opportunities  (73%)  p.25  Rural  character  (73%)  p.27-­‐29  

 Other  characteristics  that  a  majority  of  respondents  rated  as  ‘very  important’:  scenic  quality,  preservation  of  current  farms,  quality  of  school  

district,  local  job  opportunities,  historical  richness  of  area,  quality  of  community  services        See  the  full  survey  results  in  Appendix  A  for  more  information.  

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Implementing  the  Plan  Implementation  of  the  Comprehensive  Plan  requires  a  commitment  from  the  Town  Board  to  regularly  consult  the  Plan  as  a  guide  for  decision-­‐making  regarding  growth,  development,  and  the  overall  character  of  the  Town  of  Blenheim.    Absent  the  appointment  of  a  Planning  Board,  the  Town  may  choose  to  appoint  a  Town  Comprehensive  Plan  Advisory  Committee.    The  Advisory  Committee  would:    

o Work  towards  implementing  most  objectives  of  the  plan.  o Research  and  apply  (upon  approval  of  appropriate  municipal  board)  for  funding  sources.    In  order  to  be  successful  in  

grant  applications,  the  Town  should  prepare  a  well-­‐thought  out  set  of  plans  and  grant  ideas  that  include  project  need,  work  scope,  budget,  and  time  frames.    Having  these  ready  will  allow  Blenheim  to  be  better  prepared  to  develop  grant  applications  as  they  become  available.  

o Undertake  any  other  requests  of  the  municipal  board.    

The  Blenheim  Comprehensive  Plan  is  composed  of  seven  overarching  “Plan  Elements,”  which  represent  core  focus  areas  for  plan  implementation.  These  include:      

• Public  Safety,  Infrastructure,  and  Services    • Transportation  and  Streetscape    • Community  Resources  and  Involvement  • Open  Space,  Recreation,  and  Tourism    • Economic  Development    • Housing  • Land  Use  

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 Each  Plan  Element  encompasses  a  series  of  goals,  objectives,  and  tasks  that  taken  as  a  whole  seek  to  promote  the  overall  vision  of  the  community  for  the  future.      

Ø Goals  are  broad,  concise  statements  defining  a  generally  desired  direction.  They  express  an  overall  course  of  action  and  are  relatively  permanent  in  nature.  Goals  are  intended  to  serve  as  a  guide,  particularly  in  the  decision-­‐making  process  as  it  relates  to  basic  choices.  In  aggregate  form,  goals  provide  a  broad  framework  for  action,  forming  the  basis  upon  which  more  detailed  decisions  are  made.  Goals  provide  the  connective  link  between  general  direction  and  specific  recommendations  for  objectives/actions.    

Ø Objectives  describe  in  further  detail  the  intent  of  the  goal  and  guide  the  actions  of  Town  staff  and  policy  makers.      

Ø Tasks  are  specific  actions  undertaken  to  implement  an  objective  and  work  toward  achieving  the  goal.      The  Plan  is  implemented  by  following  the  objectives  and  carrying  out  the  tasks  contained  within  the  body  of  the  Plan.      

Amending  the  Plan  The  Comprehensive  Plan  should  be  regularly  reviewed  and  updated  in  response  to  major  changes  in  the  community.    Therefore,  the  Advisory  Committee  or  other  designated  body  by  the  Town  is  responsible  for  reviewing  and  updating  this  plan  every  seven  years  from  the  date  of  adoption  or  last  review.                

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Community  Background    

Historical  Perspective  The  Town  of  Blenheim,  one  of  the  original  six  towns  in  Schoharie  County,  New  York,  derives  its  name  from  the  40,000  acre  Blenheim  Patent  tract  of  lands  granted  by  King  George  II  of  England  on  November  28,  1769  to  forty  grantees.    The  Blenheim  Patent  was,  itself,  named  after  the  Battle  of  Blenheim.    The  Town  of  Blenheim,  located  in  the  southwestern  part  of  the  county,  is  situated  east  of  Oneonta  and  southwest  of  Albany,  New  York.    Dutch  and  German  Palatines  established  the  first  European  settlements  in  Blenheim  sometime  before  1761.    Blenheim,  along  with  the  rest  of  the  Schoharie  Valley,  acquired  a  reputation  as  the  “Bread  Basket  of  the  Revolution,”  supplying  George  Washington’s  army  with  grain.    The  Town  of  Blenheim  was  officially  formed  from  Schoharie  on  March  17,  1797.    In  1803,  the  Town  of  Jefferson  was  formed  from  part  of  Blenheim;  in  1828  a  section  of  Blenheim  became  part  of  the  Town  of  Fulton;  and  in  1848  a  portion  was  used  to  form  part  of  the  Town  of  Gilboa.  

 Blenheim’s  population  peak  occurred  in  1840,  reaching  2,725  residents;  as  of  the  2010  Census,  Blenheim’s  population  was  377.  At  one  time  Blenheim  boasted  13  one-­‐room  schoolhouse  districts  and  five  post  offices.  Today,  students  attend  school  outside  of  Blenheim  in  the  Gilboa-­‐Conesville  School  District,  and  only  one  post  office  remains,  with  limited  business  hours.  Farming  was  the  chief  occupation  in  Blenheim  up  until  around  1959.    In  earlier  times,  farmers  grew  wheat,  hops,  oats,  potatoes,  apples,  grain,  corn,  and  tobacco,  along  with  raising  cows,  sheep,  and  horses.    Today,  Blenheim’s  land  yields  primarily  timothy,  oats,  sunflowers,  alfalfa,  and  grain  corn.    On  August  15,  1968,  the  Power  Authority  of  the  State  of  New  York  (NYPA)  filed  an  application  with  the  Federal  Power  Commission  to  build  a  one  million  kilowatt  pump  storage  facility  in  the  towns  of  Blenheim  and  Gilboa.  On  June  1,  1973,  the  first  unit  was  successfully  operated  as  a  pump.    Eighty-­‐one  parcels  with  51  owners,  encompassing  over  3000  acres  of  land,  were  transferred  from  Blenheim  and  Gilboa  to  NYPA  for  the  project.      

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 The  Town  of  Blenheim  has  experienced  a  few  disastrous  events  with  a  profound  effect  on  the  local  quality  of  life  as  well  as  community  development  and  growth.  On  March  13,  1990,  the  propane  gas  pipeline  then  owned  by  Texas  Eastern  Products  Pipeline,  now  owned  by  Enterprise  Products  Partners  LP,  exploded,  killing  two  people,  injuring  four  others,  sending  one  person  to  the  hospital  in  cardiac  arrest,  and  burning  17  structures  including  nine  residences.    A  new  municipal  building,  housing  the  fire  department,  Town  offices,  and  the  post  office,  was  built  on  the  site  of  a  previous  structure  that  was  burned  down  in  the  explosion.    Roughly  twenty  years  later,  on  August  28,  2011,  Hurricane  Irene  inundated  the  Town  of  Blenheim  with  record  levels  of  flooding  that  surpassed  all  previous  flood  incidents.  Local  homeowners  suffered  extensive  damage  to  private  property,  the  Town’s  municipal  building  was  flooded,  and  local  cultural  and  historical  resources  were  affected.    Flooding  from  the  hurricane  also  washed  away  the  Old  Blenheim  Covered  Bridge,  the  town’s  iconic  treasure.    Built  in  1855,  the  bridge  was  designated  a  National  Historic  Landmark  in  1964,  as  the  world’s  longest  single-­‐span,  wooden  covered  bridge.    As  noted  in  the  prior  section,  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan  was  generated  with  the  assistance  of  FEMA  as  a  community-­‐driven  plan  for  recovery  from  the  devastation  caused  by  the  flooding.        

Town  Government  and  Budget  Blenheim’s  town  government  is  composed  of  a  Town  Supervisor  with  four  Town  Board  members,  an  elected  Town  Clerk,  an  appointed  Assessor,  and  an  appointed  Highway  Superintendent.  Republican  Bob  Mann  was  re-­‐elected  as  Town  Supervisor  in  2011.  Blenheim  does  not  have  a  Planning  Board  or  Zoning  Board  of  Appeals.      The  Town  of  Blenheim  operating  budget  consists  of  approximately  $450,000  in  expenses  offset  by  revenues  of  $140,000,  leaving  a  local  tax  burden  of  $310,000.    The  majority  of  expenses  are  related  to  highway  maintenance  and  repair  activities,  which  consume  58%  of  all  expenditures.    The  2013  budget  is  an  exception  to  the  general  norm.    Hurricane  Irene  resulted  in  dramatic  increases  to  both  expenditures  and  revenues  due  to  federal  disaster  recovery  efforts.    Over  the  past  several  years,  the  budget  has  faced  increases  due  to  additional  employee  benefit  costs  of  both  health  insurance  premiums  (580%  increase  over  ten  years)  and  NYS  Retirement  contributions  (529%  increase  over  ten  years).  In  addition  to  these  expenses,  there  are  other  influencing  factors  such  as  fuel  prices,  material  costs,  and  workers  compensation  insurance  premium  increases  (50%  increase  over  ten  years).  These  factors  lie  largely  beyond  the  control  of  the  Town  Board  and  have  led  to  generally  small  tax  increases  year  after  year.  The  increase  in  2010  was  2%,  2011  was  2.7%,  2012  was  4.1%,  and  2013  was  3.6%.  Without  growth  in  assessed  value  through  new  construction  or  additional  revenue  streams,  tax  increases  will  remain  the  norm  going  forward.    

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Census  Data  According  to  the  United  States  Census  Bureau,  the  Town  of  Blenheim  consists  of  a  total  area  of  34.4  square  miles  of  which  33.9  square  miles  is  land  and  0.4  square  miles  is  water.    The  Schoharie  Creek  is  the  main  waterway  through  the  town.    New  York  State  Route  30  is  the  primary  roadway,  consisting  of  a  north-­‐south  highway  in  the  eastern  part  of  Blenheim.      As  of  the  2010  U.S.  Census,  377  people  (192  females,  185  males),  158  households,  and  100  families  reside  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim.    Population  increased  14.24%  from  2000,  a  gain  of  47  people,  and  this  population  is  approximately  the  same  size  as  what  existed  in  the  town  in  1950.    Historically,  the  town  was  once  geographically  larger  (the  Towns  of  Jefferson,  Fulton,  and  Gilboa  were  all  created  from  the  Town  of  Blenheim)  and  the  current  town  boundaries  were  not  established  until  March  16,  1848.    After  the  new  town  boundary  formation,  the  population  ranged  from  a  high  in  1870  of  1,437  people  and  steadily  declined  to  a  low  of  260  people  in  1970.    The  population  since  1970  has  fluctuated  between  the  mid  200s  and  mid  300s.    The  racial  makeup  of  the  town  is  97.3%  White,  0.80%  Black  or  African  American,  and  1.6%  Hispanic  or  Latino.    There  are  158  households  of  which  22.8%  have  children  under  the  age  of  18  living  with  them,  52.5%  are  married  couples  living  together,  7%  have  a  female  householder  with  no  husband  present,  and  3.8%  have  a  male  householder  with  no  wife  present.    29.1%  of  all  households  are  made  up  of  individuals  and  4.4%  have  someone  living  alone  who  is  65  years  of  age  or  older.    The  average  household  size  is  2.39  and  the  average  family  size  is  2.88.    The  Town  age  distribution  is  spread  out  with  22.1%  under  the  age  of  19,  2.7%  from  ages  20  to  24,  21.8%  from  ages  25  to  44,  28.4%  from  ages  45  to  64,  and  23.1%  who  are  65  years  of  age  or  older.    The  median  age  is  47.7  years.    The  median  income  for  a  household  in  the  town  is  $50,833,  close  to  the  median  for  NYS  -­‐  $55,603  and  Schoharie  County  -­‐  $50,864.    The  median  income  for  a  family  is  $53,393.    The  per  capita  income  for  the  town  is  $20,865.    18.3%  of  the  population  and  8.3%  of  families  are  below  the  poverty  line.    In  contrast,  11.4%  of  people  in  the  County  are  below  poverty  level.    Out  of  the  total  Town  population,  25.9%  of  those  under  the  age  of  18  and  26.5%  of  those  65  and  older  are  living  below  the  poverty  line.    Approximately  half  of  the  housing  units  in  Blenheim  are  seasonal.    There  are  361  housing  units  –  158  occupied  and  203  vacant.    Of  the  203  vacant,  177  of  these  units  are  seasonal/recreational  use.    Approximately  271  people  are  16  years  or  older  in  the  Town.    Of  the  over-­‐16  labor  force,  120  are  employed  with  a  9.8%  unemployment  rate.    The  average  travel  time  to  work  is  32  minutes.    The  occupation  breakdown  is  as  follows  (out  of  120  total):  54  –  

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management,  business,  science,  and  arts;  24  –  service;  13  –  sales  and  office;  24  –  natural  resources,  construction,  maintenance;  5  –  production,  transportation,  and  material  moving.      

 

                   

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Community  Vision      The  community  vision  reflects  the  vision  first  generated  by  the  community  during  recovery  efforts  following  devastation  from  Hurricane  Irene,  as  part  of  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  planning  process.    Subsequently,  Comprehensive  Plan  Committee  members  reviewed  and  updated  this  vision  in  light  of  the  Comprehensive  Plan  Survey  results.      

Blenheim  is  a  resilient  community  dedicated  to  preserving  and  protecting  our  numerous  natural  resources,  local  culture,  and  historical  heritage,  while  attracting  sustainable  small  businesses,  young  families,  seniors,  and  retirees.  Blenheim’s  unique  quality  of  rural  lifestyle  is  strengthened  by  awareness  and  promotion  of  the  blended  values  presented  by  a  revitalization  of  traditional  and  niche  agriculture,  small  business,  entrepreneurism,  art,  and  tourism.  In  the  face  of  enormous  adversity,  we  are  moving  confidently  

towards  a  bright  future.  Blenheim  is  tiny,  but  sturdy.    

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Public  Safety,  Infrastructure,  and  Services  Public  infrastructure  includes  the  facilities  and  systems  that  provide  municipal  services,  such  as  the  Town  Hall,  fire  stations,  libraries,  and  the  street,  water,  and  sewer  systems.  Long-­‐term  planning  for  community  growth  requires  provisions  for  installation  of  public  improvements  and  the  provision  of  new  infrastructure  to  accommodate  development.    In  1997  the  County  of  Schoharie  instituted  a  911  system  and  every  residence  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim  was  assigned  a  unique  number  for  the  road  where  it  resides.  Police  are  dispatched  through  the  911  system;  state  troopers  typically  respond  from  the  Cobleskill  office.    The  Town  is  under  the  fire  protection  district  of  the  Blenheim  Hose  Company,  Inc.,  located  at  1748  State  Route  30.    The  Town  Hall,  including  a  meeting  room,  Judge’s  and  Town  Clerk’s  offices,  and  post  office,  also  reside  at  this  location.    The  Town  contracts  with  Middleburgh  Emergency  Volunteer  Ambulance  Corp  (MEVAC)  in  nearby  Middleburgh,  NY,  for  ambulance  service.  MEVAC  or  a  County  Emergency  Medical  Services  Coordinator  provides  advanced  Life  Support  (ALS)  service.  Blenheim  does  not  have  a  public  water  or  sewer  system.    

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Blenheim  residents  indicated  via  the  community  survey  that  they  are  generally  satisfied  with  emergency  response  and  other  services  in  the  Town,  though  many  favor  improving  or  expanding  ambulance  services  and  fire  protection  as  needed.  Residents  are  largely  in  favor  of  sharing/combining  services  with  nearby  towns  (i.e.,  road  maintenance,  snow  removal).    The  majority  of  survey  respondents  also  indicated  that  they  see  no  need  to  add  or  expand  public  facilities  such  as  public  water  and  sewer  facilities,  the  Town  garage,  or  the  Town  Hall.    However,  most  are  in  favor  of  land  acquisition  for  siting  Town  facilities  in  areas  removed  from  the  flood  plain.      A  significant  majority  of  survey  respondents  indicated  ongoing  concern  regarding  Schoharie  Creek  and  stream  flooding  and  the  need  for  stream  bank  stabilization  and  erosion  control.  Blenheim  citizens  continue  to  share  concern  regarding  dam  safety  (Gilboa  Reservoir,  Blenheim-­‐Gilboa  Power  Project)  and  the  oversight  and  regulation  of  the  existing  propane  gas  pipeline.    Given  the  town’s  experience  during  Hurricane  Irene  and  prior  experiences  with  the  pipeline  explosion,  the  Plan  addresses  issues  related  to  emergency  and  disaster  mitigation  and  response.      The  Middleburgh  Telephone  Company  (MIDTEL)  is  the  predominant  provider  of  telephone,  cable,  and  broadband  service  to  the  area,  amongst  others.    Cable  and  broadband,  however,  are  not  offered  on  all  the  county  roads  in  Blenheim,  leaving  sections  of  the  town  without  coverage.  Cell  phone  coverage  is  generally  not  available  in  Blenheim.    Depending  on  the  service  provider,  cell  signal  may  be  received  on  Route  30  by  the  Hager  Cemetery,  various  spots  on  Burnt  Hill  and  Cole  Hollow  Road,  and  in  the  Lansing  Manor  parking  lot.  In  response  to  the  community  survey,  residents  indicated  that  they  find  cable  service,  cellular  telephone  service,  and  high-­‐speed  Internet  services  to  be  poor.    The  majority  are  concerned  about  the  lack  of  cell  coverage  and  many  favor  improving  high-­‐speed  Internet  access.      Goal  1:    Improve  technological  services  (e.g.  cellular  service,  high-­‐speed  Internet,  cable)  throughout  the  Town  of  Blenheim  to  improve  entertainment,  increase  safety,  and  encourage  the  growth  of  small  businesses.      

Objective:    Work  with  local  utilities,  providers,  and  the  New  York  Power  Authority  (NYPA)  to  determine  best  way  to  expand  cellular  service  in  the  region.    Objective:    Work  with  local  utilities  to  determine  how  and  where  the  expansion  of  high-­‐speed  Internet  and  cable  service  should  proceed.    Objective:  Work  with  public  officials  and  legislators  to  promote  rural  broadband  legislation.    

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 Objective:    Continue  to  implement  “Town  Wide  Cell  Phone  Service  Coverage”  project  and  “Broadband  and  Community-­‐Wide  Wireless”  project  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long  -­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.  

 Goal  2:    Government  services  are  delivered  in  the  most  efficient  and  cost-­‐effective  manner  possible.    

Objective:    Continue  to  study  and  pursue  consolidation  of  highway  services  with  local  Towns  and/or  Schoharie  County.    

Objective:    Maintain  training  for  highway  crewmembers  by  participating  in  programs  such  as  the  Cornell  Local  Roads  Program  and  the  Schoharie  County  Soil  and  Water  Conservation  District  ditch  clearing/hydro-­‐seeding  training.  

 Goal  3:    Ensure  residents  and  visitors  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim  are  safe  in  the  event  of  large-­‐scale  hazards.    

Objective:    Continue  to  implement  the  “Hydrology  and  Engineering  Study  of  Schoharie  Creek”  project  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.  

 Objective:    Comply  and  implement  applicable  actions  in  the  Schoharie  County  All-­‐Hazards  Mitigation  Plan.    Although  flood  and  dam  break  are  the  major  concerns,  assure  that  other  hazardous  situations  are  not  ignored,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  wildfires  and  NYPA  water  releases.           Task:    Explore  land  acquisition  and  funding  for  Town  emergency  evacuation  center/shelter.    

Task:    Continue  to  implement  the  “Town  Facilities  Upgrade”  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan,  including  exploring  relocation  of  the  Town  Highway  Garage  to  the  County  Highway  Outpost.    

   Objective:    At  a  minimum,  ensure  that  development  in  special  flood  hazard  areas  complies  with  the  Town  of  Blenheim  Flood  Damage  Prevention  Law.    Objective:    Improve  communication  with  Schoharie  County  Emergency  Management  Office.  

      Task:    Appoint  a  Town  Emergency  Management  Liaison.  

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 Task:    Develop  a  reliable  method  of  communication  between  the  Town  and  County  Emergency  Operations  Center.    As  a  “front  line”  town  next  to  the  New  York  Power  Authority  (NYPA)  Dam,  notification  from  NYPA  should  be  made  to  County  and  Town  of  Blenheim  at  the  same  time.  

 Task:    Develop  a  reliable  method  to  notify  public  in  floodplain  regarding  New  York  Power  Authority  water  release.    Task:    Develop  a  reliable  method  to  notify  the  public  regarding  pipeline  work,  safety,  and  emergencies.    Task:    Explore  using  siren  system  for  other  hazards  besides  flood/dam  break.    

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Transportation  and  Streetscape  The  Town  of  Blenheim’s  transportation  system  is  comprised  of  its  highways,  rural  roads,  and  recreational  trails.  The  existing  transportation  system  in  Blenheim  is  highly  effective  in  moving  goods,  vehicles,  and  people  within  and  through  the  community.  Together,  these  transportation  systems  have  helped  to  shape  the  rural  character  of  the  town  and  will  continue  to  influence  its  development  into  the  future.  The  components  of  the  town’s  transportation  system  often  share  the  public  realm  across  the  entire  public  right-­‐of-­‐way,  resulting  in  the  frequent  interaction  between  vehicular  traffic  with  pedestrians,  farm  tractors  and  equipment,  and  occasionally  farm  animals.  It  is  thus  important  that  all  components  of  the  transportation  system  be  considered  in  relation  to  one  another  to  ensure  a  safe  and  efficient  transportation  system.    New  York  State  Route  30  is  the  primary  north-­‐south  highway  that  traverses  the  eastern  part  of  Blenheim.    County  routes  North  Road  and  West  Kill  Road  are  the  primary  east-­‐west  routes;  Blenheim  Hill  Road  is  another  primary  county  road,  which  runs  SW-­‐NE.  According  to  the  NYSDOT  Highway  Inventory,  there  is  currently  a  total  of  approximately  66  miles  of  road  throughout  the  Town  of  Blenheim:    

  Town:                                   21.96   (6.17  of  this  is  seasonal)     County:                             15.72     State:                                     6.77     Private:                             9.13     State  land  roads:     12.53  

   The  majority  of  Town  expenses  are  related  to  highway  maintenance  and  repair  activities,  which  consume  58%  of  all  expenditures.      In  terms  of  public  transportation,  Schoharie  County  Public  Transportation  provides  bus  routes  throughout  the  county.    At  this  time  there  is  no  bus  scheduled  that  serves  the  Town  of  Blenheim.    The  town  lacks  pedestrian  amenities,  including  crosswalks  and  pathways  of  any  kind,  requiring  pedestrians  to  walk  along  the  shoulder  of  the  road  directly  adjacent  to  traffic.      The  majority  of  survey  respondents  considered  road  conditions,  Town  road  maintenance,  and  snow  removal  in  the  town  to  be  “adequate  to  good.”  Residents  are  in  favor  of  paving  Town  roads  but  are  opposed  to  paving  private  roads.  Roughly  half  of  the  survey  respondents  have  concerns  about  speeding  and  heavy  commercial  truck  traffic  in  Blenheim.    Expanding  public  transportation  options  is  not  a  current  concern  for  the  majority  of  respondents.      

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In  terms  of  Main  Street  use  and  image,  the  majority  of  respondents  are  currently  opposed  to  formal  sidewalks  and  street  lighting  in  Blenheim.    However,  residents  did  indicate  general  support  for  non-­‐vehicular  pathways,  such  as  bike  paths,  hiking  trails,  and  equestrian  trails.        Goal  1:    NYS  Route  30  continues  to  serve  as  the  primary  traffic  route  through  the  Town.    

Objective:    Calm  traffic  speed  and  increase  pedestrian  safety  on  NYS  Route  30  in  the  Hamlet  of  North  Blenheim.    

Task:    Meet  with  NYS  Department  of  Transportation  Regional  Engineer  to  discuss  inexpensive  methods  to  calm  traffic  in  North  Blenheim  (e.g.,  wider  lane  markings,  crosswalks,  bulb  outs,  and  other  streetscape  elements).      Task:  Investigate  “Complete  Streets”  program  and  policies  regarding  potential  future  streetscape  improvements  that  would  facilitate  and  create  options  for  safe  pedestrian  and  cyclist  mobility  within  the  hamlet.        Objective:  Consider  adopting  a  Road  Preservation  Law  to  protect  Town  roads  from  impact  of  heavy  vehicle  use,  perhaps  similar  to  one  adopted  by  Schoharie  County.  

 Objective:    Solicit  further  public  input  regarding  the  “Main  Street  Sidewalks,  Lighting,  and  Landscaping”  project  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.      

Task:    Further  survey  and  get  public  input  from  Town  residents,  especially  property  owners  and  residents  of  North  Blenheim  to  determine  if  pedestrian  upgrades  are  warranted.  

 Goal  2:    Town  of  Blenheim  residents  better  utilize  existing  public  transportation  opportunities.    

Objective:    Work  with  Schoharie  County  Department  of  Transportation  to  increase  the  knowledge  of  and/or  availability  of  county-­‐sponsored  transportation  for  residents,  especially  for  senior  citizens,  to  provide  access  to  shopping  areas  and  health  care  facilities.  

 

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Community  Resources  and  Involvement  The  Community  Resources  and  Involvement  element  encompasses  resources,  activities,  and  services  that  contribute  to  the  human  needs  of  Blenheim  citizens  and  the  community’s  overall  well  being.      Blenheim  enjoys  a  long  history  as  part  of  the  “Breadbasket  of  the  Revolution”  and  residents  value  the  town’s  rich  history.  The  Old  Blenheim  Covered  Bridge  opened  in  1855  as  a  wooden  covered  bridge.  The  open  span  of  210’  was  the  longest  for  a  single-­‐span  covered  bridge  in  the  world  until  flooding  caused  by  Hurricane  Irene  destroyed  the  bridge  on  August  28,  2011.    The  Blenheim  Schoolhouse  Museum  resides  in  a  historic  one-­‐room  schoolhouse  located  on  its  original  site  along  East  Side  Road  in  the  hamlet  of  North  Blenheim,  across  from  the  bridge  location.    Another  area  that  contributes  to  the  character  of  the  community  is  the  North  Blenheim  Historic  District,  comprised  of  25  contributing  buildings  and  1  contributing  place  (the  Presbyterian  Church);  this  district  was  added  to  the  National  Register  of  Historic  Places  in  1974  due  to  its  significant  architectural  examples  of  the  Greek  Revival  Style.    Blenheim  residents  rate  the  historical  richness  of  the  area  as  very  important  to  the  town’s  future,  and  a  strong  majority  are  in  favor  of  the  creation  of  a  registry/publication  of  the  historic  sites  in  Blenheim.  The  majority  also  favored  improvements  related  to  the  historical  society,  rebuilding  of  the  schoolhouse,  and  rebuilding  the  Blenheim  Bridge.    Most  of  Blenheim  is  served  by  the  Gilboa-­‐Conesville  School  District.    All  of  Bear  Ladder  and  side  roads  thereof  to  the  north  are  served  by  Middleburgh  School  District,  with  the  exception  of  one  property.  North  Road  is  primarily  served  by  Jefferson  School  District.  Blenheim  survey  respondents  considered  the  quality  of  the  school  districts  very  important  to  Blenheim’s  future.      Blenheim  does  not  offer  any  healthcare  services  within  the  town  limits.    However,  several  medical  hospitals  are  located  within  an  approximately  60-­‐mile  radius,  including  the  following:      

Cobleskill  Regional  Hospital,  Cobleskill,  NY  Bassett  Healthcare,  Cooperstown,  NY  A.O.  Fox  Memorial  Hospital,  Oneonta,  NY  Margaretville  Memorial  Hospital,  Margaretville,  NY  The  Albany  Medical  Center,  Albany,  NY  St  Peter's  Hospital,  Albany,  NY  Other  hospitals  in  the  Albany  area  

 

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Blenheim,  and  Schoharie  County  itself,  do  not  have  any  nursing  home  facilities.  A  few  are  located  within  a  30-­‐mile  radius,  including  Robinson  Terrace  in  Stamford,  NY  and  A.  O.  Fox  Memorial  Hospital  Nursing  Home  of  Oneonta,  NY.    Nursing  home  care  may  be  found  within  a  60-­‐mile  radius,  at  the  Mountainside  Residential  Care  Center  in  Margaretville,  NY,  as  well  as  in  the  Albany  area.    Adult  care,  special  needs,  and  in-­‐home  care,  as  well  as  many  health  care  providers,  are  located  within  Schoharie  County  and  in  surrounding  areas.    In  terms  of  community  services,  the  majority  of  survey  respondents  found  proximity  to  healthcare  and  social  services  to  be  “poor  to  adequate.”  The  majority  consider  the  quality  of  community  services  to  be  very  important  to  Blenheim’s  future,  and  would  favor  adding  local  health  care  services,  senior  services,  and  youth  services.    Residents  also  favor  the  idea  of  town  events  and  activities  that  contribute  to  a  strong  sense  of  community  in  Blenheim,  including  art  programs,  community  events,  senior  and  youth  programs,  and  seasonal  town  decorations.        Goal  1:    Promote  the  preservation  of  historic  sites  and  historic  resource  education  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim.      

Objective:    Update  and  maintain  Town  historic  inventory.         Task:    Create  a  Town  historic  site  registry/publication.    

Objective:    Continue  to  implement  the  “Bridge  School  House  Museum  Restoration”  project  as  described  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan,  as  well  as  other  significant  historic  sites.  

 Objective:    Educate  and  increase  the  viability  of  the  North  Blenheim  Historic  District.  

 Task:    Work  with  NYS  Office  of  Parks,  Recreation  and  Historic  Preservation  and  others  to  determine  ways  to  educate  and  secure  funding  for  the  preservation  of  the  District.  

 Objective:    Rebuild  the  Blenheim  Covered  Bridge  at  original  location.    

 Task:    Continue  to  assist  the  County  in  securing  federal,  state,  and  private  funds  for  the  covered  bridge  rebuild.    

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Task:    Continue  to  implement  the  “Blenheim  Bridge  Restoration  Concept”  project  as  described  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.  

 Goal  2:    The  full  range  of  Town  of  Blenheim  residents  has  access  to  high  quality  and  affordable  healthcare.    

Objective:    Educate  people  on  the  location  of  current  healthcare  facilities  and  pursue  closer  facilities.    Task:    Pursue  a  visiting  health  care  program  through  a  regional  hospital  and  Schoharie  County  Health  Department.  

 Objective:    Continue  to  implement  the  “Community  Services  Needs  Assessment”  project  as  described  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.  

 Goal  3:    Activities  for  the  full  range  of  Town  of  Blenheim  residents  and  visitors  are  made  available.    

Objective:  Continue  to  explore  options  for  a  multi-­‐use  facility  to  provide  community  services  (e.g.,  senior  and  youth  programs,  visiting  doctor/health  care  options)  and  recreational  facilities.    The  current  Town  Hall  may  be  such  facility  if  new  Town  Hall/Fire  Station  is  located  outside  of  the  floodplain.      

Task:    Continue  to  implement  the  “Community  Cultural  Center”  project  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.  

 Objective:    Work  with  Schoharie  County  Youth  Bureau  and  Schoharie  County  Office  of  the  Aging  to  introduce  youth  and  senior  activities  or  encourage  Town  residents  to  better  utilize  existing  programs.    

 

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Open  Space,  Recreation,  and  Tourism  Blenheim’s  scenic  beauty,  access  to  outdoor  recreation,  and  location  within  a  wealth  of  state  forest  lands  are  highly  valued  by  the  community.    In  the  community  survey,  residents  rated  the  town’s  rural  character  and  scenic  qualities  as  very  important  in  Blenheim’s  future.        Blenheim  has  two  primary  park  settings  in  the  center  of  town.  One  park  is  located  behind  the  Town  Hall,  offering  picnic  tables,  a  pavilion,  and  community-­‐wide  access  to  the  creek.    The  second,  Bridge  Park,  is  the  most  active  community  open-­‐space  area  within  the  hamlet,  commonly  used  as  an  outdoor  gathering  space  for  Blenheim  community  events.  Projects  identified  via  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan  seek  to  commingle  a  connected  parks  and  trails  system  throughout  the  town.  This  park  and  trail  system  would  allow  residents  and  visitors  to  enjoy  Blenheim’s  scenic  beauty  and  become  a  dotted  line  connection  to  other  regional  parks  such  as  Mine  Kill  State  Park  and  the  Long  Path.    Blenheim’s  scenic  beauty  and  natural  setting  are  also  one  the  town’s  greatest  assets  when  it  comes  to  tourism.  With  the  abundant  acreage  of  state  forest  in  Blenheim,  there  are  numerous  outdoor  sports  available  for  residents  and  visitors  alike  (e.g.,  snowmobiling,  hunting,  fishing,  hiking,  camping).    The  Lansing  Manor  Museum  is  a  significant  tourist  attraction  to  the  area,  as  was  the  Blenheim  Bridge  prior  to  its  devastation  in  Hurricane  Irene.    Blenheim  residents  strongly  supported  promoting  the  local  natural  environment  as  a  tourism  asset,  indicating  that  Blenheim  should  encourage  outdoor  sports  and  recreation  areas  as  a  land  use.    The  majority  are  in  favor  of  creating  bike  paths,  hiking  trails,  ATV/snowmobile  trails,  and  equestrian  trails.    Residents  are  also  in  

Water   bodies,   Floodplains,   Streams,   Creeks   –   Lower  Blenheim-­‐Gilboa   Reservoir   falls   predominately   within   the  Town  boundary.  The  western  portion  of  the  Upper  Reservoir  is  also  in  Blenheim.  Both  reservoirs  are  part  of  the  New  York  Power  Authority’s  Blenheim-­‐Gilboa  Pumped  Storage  Power  Project.   Streams   running   through   the   Town   are   the  Schoharie   Creek,   Mill   Creek,   West   Kill,   Mine   Kill,   Betty  Brook,   Cole   Brook,   and   Doney   Hollow   Creek.   Floodplains  along   the   Schoharie   Creek,   West   Kill,   and  Mill   Creek   total  1,262  acres  –  most  of  which   is   located  along  the  Schoharie  Creek.    Wetlands   -­‐   Four   New   York   State   (NYS)   wetland   areas,  between  12  and  27  acres  in  size,  are  located  to  the  north  of  Burnt  Hill   Road;   another   area   of   approximately   30   acres   is  found   to   the   east   of   Duck   Pond   Road   near   its   intersection  with   Burnt   Hill   Road.   A   NYS   wetland   of   approximately   22  acres  in  size  can  be  found  along  the  Mill  Creek,  just  south  of  North  Road,  near  its  intersection  with  Blenheim  Hill  Road.  A  series   of   smaller   NYS   wetlands   is   located   south   of   Welch  Road  and  east  of  Cornell  Road,  near  the  intersection  of  the  two  routes;  these  wetlands  total  approximately  22  acres.      Agricultural  District  –  There  are  1,819.5  acres  (or  2.8  square  miles)   of   land   area   in   the   Schoharie   County   Agricultural  District   1   on   both   sides   of,   and   generally   close   to,   the  Schoharie  Creek  in  Blenheim.      Forests   -­‐   The   2001   National   Land   Cover   Dataset   classifies  18,108   acres   of   land   in   Blenheim   as   “Deciduous   Forest,”  “Evergreen  Forest,”  or  “Mixed  Forest.”  In  other  words,  82%  of  the  21,974  acres  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim  are  classified  as  forested.   An   additional   1,257   acres,   or   5.7%  of   the   Town’s  land  area,  is  classified  as  “Woody  Wetlands”  and  does  have  some  level  of  forest  cover  associated  with  it.    

 

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favor  of  tax  incentives  for  preservation  of  open  space.    A  strong  majority  of  Blenheim  residents  supported  the  idea  of  holding  Town  events  and  utilizing  current  natural  resources  to  encourage  tourism  in  the  area.    As  well,  residents  support  improvements  in  the  overall  image  of  the  town,  including  better  enforcement  of  the  junk  law  and  establishing  dedicated  property  cleanup  days.      Goal  1:    Raise  community  awareness  of  residents’  and  property  owners’  responsibility  to  help  maintain  the  appearance  of  the  Town.    

Objective:    Commence  Town  clean  up  days.  One  day  can  be  dedicated  to  private  property/streams  and  a  separate  day  for  public  property/roadsides/ditches.    Objective:    Offer  assistance  to  property  owners  to  help  clean  up  property  in  an  effort  to  minimize  regulatory  measures  and  violations.  

 Goal  2:    The  Town  of  Blenheim  is  a  great  place  to  live,  visit,  and  recreate  with  activities  for  both  residents  and  visitors.    

Objective:    Continue  to  implement  the  “Blenheim  Parks  and  Recreation  Plan”  project  and  “Main  Street  Beautification  Plan”  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.    

Task:    Pursue  plans  and  funding  for  recreational  opportunities  related  to  the  Schoharie  Creek  (e.g.,  kayaking,  canoeing,  fishing)  and  development  of  a  trail  system  for  hikers,  equestrians,  and  ATVs.    Task:    Create,  encourage  and  support  a  task  force  of  Town  “trail  users”  to  pursue  membership  in  the  Schoharie  County  Trail  Association  to  help  create  public,  multi-­‐use  trail  or  trails  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim.    Task:    Work  with  New  York  State  Department  of  Environmental  Conservation  to  coordinate  utilization  of  the  various  trails  through  State  lands.  Actively  participate  with  the  State  as  they  develop  new  forest  management  plans  to  ensure  that  the  needs  and  concerns  of  Blenheim  are  incorporated.    Other  users  such  as  equestrian,  ATV,  snowmobile  should  be  accommodated  as  much  as  possible.    Parking  areas  for  access  should  be  adequate  and  maintained.  

 Objective:    Utilize  Town  owned  property  (e.g.,  flood  acquisition  properties)  for  the  maximum  recreational  benefit  of  all.  

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 Objective:    Continue  to  implement  the  “Town  Marketing  and  Tourism  Strategy”  project  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long  -­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.  

 Objective:    Consider  developing  a  welcome  packet  for  new  residents  to  include  relevant  information  on  town  government,  activities,  plans,  maps,  and  other  items  of  interest.    Objective:    Promote  the  Town  of  Blenheim  as  a  great  place  to  live  and/or  do  business  through  websites  and  brochures.  

   

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Economic  Development  As  of  2013,  the  economic  base  of  the  Town  of  Blenheim  consists  of  two  companies  –  one  state  owned  and  one  private  –  a  range  of  agricultural  businesses,  one  garage,  a  number  of  individually  owned  and  home-­‐based  businesses,  and  a  community  of  artists.    Commencing  operation  in  1973,  the  New  York  State  Power  Authority  (NYPA)  is  the  largest  employer  within  the  borders  of  the  Town  of  Blenheim.    The  NYSPA  currently  employs  over  100  individuals,  however,  few  are  local  residents.    The  Mine  Kill  State  Park,  adjacent  to  the  NYSPA,  is  a  local  employer  of  area  teens  during  the  summer  swimming  season,  giving  preference  to  local  residents.    Half  of  the  survey  respondents  indicated  that  they  find  proximity  to  employment  to  be  “poor”  in  the  Blenheim  area.      A  number  of  entrepreneurial  ventures  exist  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim.    Blenheim  Pharmacal,  Inc.,  which  began  operation  in  2004  as  a  pharmaceutical  packaging  company,  currently  employs  23  full  time  employees.    The  Covered  Bridge  Garage  has  been  locally  owned  and  operated  since  1986  (formerly  Moore’s  Auto  Service,  1945-­‐1985).    Other  locally  run  businesses  include  custom  woodworking,  a  computer-­‐consulting  business,  and  lumber  businesses.    A  large  portion  of  the  town’s  acreage  is  devoted  to  agriculture.    The  most  recent  addition  to  the  farming  community  is  the  Blenheim  Hill  Farm,  which  provides  natural  and  organic  meat  and  produce  to  New  York  City.    The  Shaffer  farm,  which  is  over  100  years  old,  currently  operates  a  small  beef  cattle  business.    The  Parsdale  Farm,  an  operating  farm  since  1710,  continues  to  produce  hay.    Royal  Oak  Farm  has  been  operating  for  134  years  (as  of  2013),  and  today  produces  various  agricultural  products  including  sunflower  seeds,  soybeans  and  corn.    Mattice’s  River  Bank  Farm,  a  working  farm  since  before  1832,  offers  diverse  wholesale  produce,  including  items  such  as  sweet  corn,  pumpkins,  and  tomatoes.    Mattice’s  River  Bank  Farm  hires  3-­‐10  part-­‐time  employees  at  various  times  throughout  the  growing  season.      A  number  of  artists  live  in  Blenheim,  representing  a  wide  range  of  talents  in  woodworking,  welding,  pottery,  and  other  artisanal  crafts.    The  members  of  the  Comprehensive  Planning  Committee  believe  that  these  individuals  represent  a  largely  untapped  economic  resource  for  the  Town  of  Blenheim.    Blenheim  residents  indicated  via  the  community  survey  that  they  believe  the  preservation  of  current  farms,  support  for  farming  and  agricultural  business  opportunities,  as  well  as  local  job  opportunities  in  general,  will  be  very  important  in  Blenheim’s  future.  The  majority  of  residents  favor  tax  incentives  for  bringing  businesses  into  the  community.      

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Goal  1:    Encourage  compatible  economic  development  and  actively  promote  local  arts,  culture,  and  agriculture.    

Objective:    Explore  the  interest  of  the  local  business  owners  in  the  establishment  of  a  small  business  committee  to  become  a  liaison  between  the  Town  Board  and  Blenheim  businesses,  and  to  undertake  such  tasks  as  deemed  necessary  to  encourage  business  development.  The  committee  would  work  on  the  following:    

Ø Survey  and  catalogue  current  residents  reporting  as  a  business  and  all  non-­‐resident  based  businesses  that  can  be  located.  Find  out  their  needs  and  explore  possible  means  to  support  them.  

Ø Interview  experts  and  businesses  newly  located  in  other  towns  to  find  out  what  initially  attracted  them.  Ø Conduct  a  survey  of  residents  to  find  out  how  many  are  considering  starting  a  business,  what  types  of  business  

they  are  considering  and  what  help  they  need  to  proceed.  Ø Obtain  facts  and  information  useful  to  prospective  businesses,  including  obtaining  information  about  

availability  of  utilities  and  Town  services.  Ø Study  the  implications  of  this  information  and  compile  the  results  as  recommendations  to  the  Town  Board  

and,  if  one  exists,  Advisory  Board,  Planning  Board.  Ø Become  an  ongoing  liaison  between  businesses  /  prospective  businesses  and  the  Town  Board  and  other  

Boards  (as  they  exist).    Objective:    Sponsor  events  with  local  agriculture  and  artists  to  promote  these  businesses  and  to  attract  tourists.  

 Objective:    Work  with  Schoharie  County  economic  development  officials  to  entice  agricultural  economic  development  in  the  County  that  would  benefit  farms  in  Blenheim.  This  may  entail  encouraging,  within  the  town  or  nearby,  the  relocation  or  start-­‐up  of  agricultural  service  businesses  such  as:  feed  stores,  tack  shops,  veterinary  supply,  farrier  services,  farm  equipment  parts  and  repair  shops,  farm  supply  operations,  farm  services,  etc.  as  a  means  of  supporting  local  farms,  broadening  the  tax  base  and  providing  employment  for  local  residents.  

 Objective:    Continue  to  implement  the  “Economic  Development  Plan”  project,  “Blenheim  Farmers  and  Artisans  Market”  project,  and  “Small  Business  Incubator”  projects  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long  Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.  

 Objective:    Municipal  facilities  will  be  made  available  for  special  events,  exhibits,  and  use  by  area  arts  organizations  as  appropriate,  based  on  availability,  capacity,  and  associated  costs.      

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Housing  The  major  focus  of  the  Housing  Element  is  to  ensure  the  availability  of  quality  housing  for  all  throughout  Blenheim,  via  new  construction  or  rehabilitation  of  existing  housing  stock.    There  are  361  housing  units  in  the  Town  of  Blenheim  –  158  occupied  and  203  vacant  –  according  to  the  2010  US  Census.  Approximately  half  of  the  housing  units  in  Blenheim  are  seasonal/recreational  use  (accounting  for  177  of  the  203  “vacant”  housing  units).  During  flooding  from  Hurricane  Irene,  approximately  30  homes  in  Blenheim  suffered  damage.    At  the  time,  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan,  “community  members  identified  the  highest  need  as  ensuring  housing  aid  to  rebuild  and  rehabilitate  damaged  housing.”    These  workshops  also  revealed  a  community  interest  in  longer  term  housing  needs,  such  as  an  increased  supply  of  rental  housing  and  building  lots  located  out  of  the  flood  plain.      The  majority  of  survey  respondents  found  affordable  housing  in  Blenheim  to  be  good  or  adequate,  and  believe  affordable  housing  will  be  very  important  in  the  future.  Only  a  small  percentage  of  Blenheim  residents  found  additional  second  home  development  to  be  important.  Survey  respondents  indicated  general  support  for  addressing  senior  housing  needs  (e.g.,  encouraging  the  development  of  assisted  living  facilities).    

 Goal  1:    Encourage  new  construction  and  maintenance/repair  of  quality,  affordable  housing  that  meets  the  needs  of  all  age  and  income  groups  resulting  in  housing  that  is  safe,  clean,  and  attractive.    

Objective:    Enforce  property  maintenance  aspects  of  the  New  York  State  Building  Code.    

Objective:    Secure  grant  funding  for  housing  and  building  rehabilitation.    

Task:    Cooperate  with  applicable  agencies  (e.g.,  Western  Catskills  Community  Revitalization  Council,  Schoharie  Area  Long  Term  Recovery  [SALT],  Schoharie  County  Office  for  the  Aging)  to  identify  property  owners  in  need  of  housing  rehabilitation  assistance  and  to  obtain  funding  for  housing  repairs  throughout  the  town.      Task:    Survey  and  collect  data  on  existing  housing  conditions  and  continue  to  implement  the  “Housing  and  Resources  Coordinator”  and  “Main  Street  Beautification”  projects  as  described  in  the  Blenheim  Long-­‐Term  Community  Recovery  Plan.    

 

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Land  Use    The  Town  of  Blenheim  passed  a  Flood  Damage  Prevention  Law  as  Local  Law  1  of  2004;  there  is  currently  no  zoning  law,  subdivision  regulations,  or  site  plan  review.  The  Land  Use  element  addresses  ways  to  accommodate  growth  and  economic  development  while  respecting  the  strong  rural,  small  town  character  and  natural  resources  of  the  Town  of  Blenheim.    Blenheim  residents  believe  a  clean  and  green  environment  is  very  important  for  Blenheim’s  future.    The  Comprehensive  Plan  survey  indicated  that  residents  support  the  protection,  management,  and  conservation  of  natural  resources  throughout  the  township.  A  large  majority  of  residents  indicated  that  they  share  concerns  related  to  stream  bank  stabilization/creek  erosion  control,  natural  gas  drilling/hydrogracking,  loss  of  farmland,  personal  well  water  quality,  loss  of  natural  areas  (forest  land,  meadows,  streams),  and  the  Schoharie  Creek  water  quality.    A  majority  of  residents  are  in  favor  of  tax  incentives  for  preservation  of  open  space.      Close  to  half  of  survey  respondents  were  in  favor  of  adding  some  form  of  development  planning  and  site  plan  review.      Goal  1:    Protect  the  rural  character  of  the  Town  (quality  of  surface  and  groundwater  supplies,  integrity  of  mapped  floodplains,  integrity  of  unique  physical  environments  and  wildlife  habitats)  while  promoting  appropriate  economic  development.    

Objective:    Adopt  minor  land  use  controls,  but  allow  property  owners  to  maintain  strong  history  of  land  use  rights.    

Task:    Consider  drafting  and  adopting  a  land  subdivision  law  that  incorporates  storm  water  management  and  erosion  control  techniques.    Encourage  residential  development  in  appropriate  areas  following  traditional  patterns  of  rural  development  by  discouraging  “sprawl”  subdivisions  containing  lots  that  are  uniform  in  size,  shape,  and  building  design  and  by  encouraging  new  building  lots  to  follow  existing  waterways,  hedgerows,  stone  walls,  and  other  distinguishable  features  whenever  possible.    Subdivision  law  can  provide  guidance  and  encourage  identification  of  building  envelopes  on  lots,  without  invoking  mandatory  regulations.    Task:    Consider  drafting  and  adopting  a  town  wide  land  use  law  that:  

Ø Allows  most  common  uses  by  right  (e.g.,  single  family  homes,  agriculture,  and  home  based  business)  as  is  currently  the  case.  

Ø Prohibits  heavy  industrial  uses  (e.g.,  natural  gas  exploration  and  development,  chemical  manufacturing,  large  scale  mining)  town  wide.  

Ø Requires  buffering  of  adult  uses  from  sensitive  areas  (church,  daycare,  town  hall).  Ø Incorporates  a  method  for  handling  abandoned  structures  and  junk.  

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Ø Requires  site  plan  review  for  land  uses  uncommon  in  the  town  (e.g.,  cell  towers,  adult  uses,  light  industry,  commercial  wind  turbines,  small  businesses).  Site  plan  review  means  the  use  is  allowed,  but  there  may  be  items  such  as  landscaping,  signage,  and  parking  requirements  that  need  to  be  implemented  for  public  health  and  safety  (i.e.  ,  avoid  disrupting  the  agricultural  or  rural  residential  nature  of  the  area  and  avoid  nuisances  such  as  misdirected  run-­‐off  from  parking  areas,  intrusive  lighting,  loud  noises,  noxious  emissions,  excess  traffic  and  other  effects).  

Ø Requires  minimum  acreage  requirements  for  new  building  lots  in  sensitive  areas  such  as  Agricultural  Districts  and  Special  Flood  Hazard  Areas  (except  for  new  building  parcels  developed  for  property  owner  family  members).  

Ø Requires  new  development  to  provide  a  buffer  between  itself  and  any  neighboring  active  farms.  Ø Creates  a  riparian  habitat  zone  for  the  Schoharie  Creek  and  tributaries  to  establish  undeveloped  buffers  (size  

to  be  determined)  that  protect  water  quality  and  help  reduce  flood  hazards.    

Task:    If  subdivision  law  is  adopted,  appoint  a  Planning  Board  to  review  subdivisions;  if  land  use  law  or  any  law  that  regulates  land  area  (e.g.,  acreage,  setback)  is  adopted,  appoint  a  Board  of  Appeals.  Review  by  Board  for  uncommon  types  of  land  uses  will  invoke  State  Environmental  Quality  Review  to  help  further  ensure  that  public  health  and  welfare  is  being  protected.  

 Task:    If  subdivision  and/or  land  use  law  adopted,  develop  written  applications  and  instructions  for  all  types  of  permits,  including  forms  for  violations  of  local  codes.  

 Objective:    Use  education  materials  as  much  as  possible  to  avoid  land  use  regulatory  requirements.    

Task:    At  the  sketch  plan  phase  and  upon  intent  to  receive  a  building  permit,  all  subdividers,  builders,  and  property  owners  should  be  given  educational  materials  to  consider  general  principals  basic  to  good  lot  design/development  and  regulations  for  storm  water,  floodplain,  and  wetlands.    Such  principals  briefly  include:  

 Ø Avoid  building  in  the  center  of  a  meadow.  Ø Reduce  visual  prominence  by  building  into  woodland  edges.  Ø Maintain  irregular  field  edges  when  they  occur.  Ø Avoid  large  setbacks  from  the  road  if  the  lot  is  small  or  near  a  village/hamlet.  

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Ø Open  up  views  through  limb  pruning  and  selective  tree  removal,  as  opposed  to  clear-­‐cutting.  Ø Avoid  critical  wildlife  areas  and  steep  slopes.  Ø Preserve  significant  site  features  such  as  stone  walls  and  large  stands  of  trees.  Ø Provide  for  road  and  trail  linkages  to  future  subdivisions.  Ø Consider  using  a  landscape  architect  to  help  prepare  major  subdivision  plans.  

 Goal  2:    Protect  the  quality  of  surface  and  groundwater  supplies,  protect  the  integrity  of  mapped  floodplains,  preserve  the  integrity  of  unique  physical  environments  and  preserve  wildlife  habitats.    

Objective:    Town  Boards  and  or  Code  Enforcement  Officer  help  property  owners  obtain  proper  permits  including  Stormwater  Pollution  Prevention  Plans,  federal  wetlands  –  Army  Corps  of  Engineers,  state  wetlands  –  NYS  Department  of  Environmental  Conservation,  Floodplain  Development  Permits,  as  appropriate.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX  A:  TOWN  OF  BLENHEIM  GENERAL  SURVEY  2011

 

 

Town  of  Blenheim  General  Survey  2011    

1. Please  rate  Blenheim  with  regard  to  the  following:    (190  surveys  tallied)  

  Good   Adequate   Poor   COMMENTS  Affordable  housing   59   69   21   41  –  no  answer  Air  quality   161   13   2   14  –  no  answer  Animal  control   59   74   20   37  –  no  answer  Cable  service   18   40   89   43  –  no  answer  Cemeteries   44   95   5   46  –  no  answer  Electric  services   64   85   24   17  –  no  answer  Emergency  response  -­‐  Ambulance   52   76   27   35  –  no  answer  Emergency  response  -­‐  Fire   72   71   12   35  –  no  answer  Emergency  response  -­‐  Police   32   83   40   35  –  no  answer  Enforcement  of  junk  law   14   52   89   35  –  no  answer  Enforcement  of  noise  ordinance   40   77   19   54  –  no  answer  High  speed  internet  services   23   42   86   39  –  no  answer  Notification  of  town  events   22   77   64   27  –  no  answer  Preservation  of  environmental  resources  (i.e.  timber,  waterways,  scenic  view,  etc.)  

54   80   28   28  –  no  answer  

Preservation  of  historical  landmarks   53   81   30   26  –  no  answer  Proximity  to  employment   5   50   96   39  –  no  answer  Proximity  to  health  services   7   73   80   30  –  no  answer  Proximity  to  social  services   10   84   60   36  –  no  answer  Recycling  program   61   86   14   29  –  no  answer  Regulation/oversight  of  gas  pipeline   11   76   48   55  –  no  answer  Road  conditions   44   96   31   19  –  no  answer  Telephone  service  –  cellular   7   27   136   20  –  no  answer  Telephone  service  –  landline   66   78   21   25  –  no  answer  Town  road  maintenance   73   75   26   16  –  no  answer  Town  road  snow  removal   94   70   10   16  –  no  answer  Trash  disposal  service   64   84   13   29  –  no  answer  Water  quality   93   52   16   29  –  no  answer  Other  (specify)            

Additional  Comments:    

 

 

 

2. Would  you  generally  favor  adding  or  improving  any  of  the  following  public  services  or  facilities?  

 YES   NO  

If  YES,  please  check  here  if  you  would  be  in  favor  of  spending  tax  money  to  make  this  improvement  

Ambulance  service   96   63   ¨62  Animal  control   34   121   ¨15  Curbside  garbage  pickup   30   131   ¨16  Development  Planning/Site  Plan  Review   85   71   ¨29  Fire  protection     87   74   ¨49  Health  care  services  (i.e.  Clinic)   85   75   ¨28  High  speed  internet  service   92   65   ¨23  Historical  Society/rebuilding  of  museum/Blenheim  Bridge   114   53   ¨43  Law  enforcement   60   102   ¨24  Public  transportation   44   115   ¨14  Public  water  &  sewer   25   137   ¨10  Recreational  facilities   68   89   ¨21  Seasonal  town  decorations  (i.e.  holiday  greenery,  flags,  etc.)   87   77   ¨26  Senior  services  (i.e.  group  activities,  outreach,  etc.)     97   61   ¨32  Sidewalks   23   140   ¨7  Special  property  cleanup  days  (i.e.  tire  day,  hazardous  waste  disposal,  etc.)  

131   38  ¨44  

Town  garage   68   94   ¨31  Town  hall   54   108   ¨21  Town  park   69   89   ¨23  Youth  services  (activities,  community  service,  etc.)   82   71   ¨29  Other  (specify)       ¨  

AdditionalComments:  

 

 

3. Please  indicate  if  Blenheim  should  encourage  the  following  land  use,  development,  or  business:    

 

YES   NO  

Please  check  here  if  you  feel  comfortable  having  this  near  your  home  

Suggested  Location  

Agriculture  &  farming   167   10   ¨113    Assisted  living  facility   102   56   ¨54    Cell  towers   145   31   ¨82    Child  care  center   99   57   ¨49    Heavy  industry  (i.e.  chemical  plant)   22   145   ¨14    Home-­‐based  business   155   15   ¨81    Light  industry  (i.e.  assembly  work)   134   35   ¨62    Logging   102   66   ¨42    Mining   36   132   ¨16    Natural  gas  drilling/hydrofracking   42   127   ¨19    Outdoor  sports  (i.e.  hunting,  fishing,  etc.)   149   24   ¨80    Overnight  accommodations  (i.e.  bed  &  breakfast,  hotel,  campgrounds,  etc.)    

150   21  ¨77    

Niche  farming  and  agri-­‐tourism   141   21   ¨75    Professional  services  (i.e.  dentist,  attorney,  etc.)   132   29   ¨77    Recreation  areas   133   29   ¨67    Retail  businesses  (i.e.  restaurants,  grocery,  hardware,  etc.)  

157   13  ¨73    

Tourism   139   26   ¨57    Wind  turbines  (commercial)   88   76   ¨49    Wind  turbines  (residential)   125   44   ¨73    Other  (specify)       ¨    

Additional  Comments:  

 

 

4. Is  it  important  for  the  Town  of  Blenheim  to  regulate  the  following:  

    YES   NO   Comments  Adult  bookstores  and/or  shops   121   49    ATV/snowmobile  use   111   58    Business  signs   100   64    Department  of  Environmental  Protection  purchase  of  land  for  the  New  York  City  water  shed  

136   38    

Development  (i.e.  housing,  business,  etc.)   134   35    Good  management  practices  for  farming  and  logging   146   30    Historic  character   144   25    Industrial  facilities   139   34    Junk  vehicle  storage   138   37    Land  use  that  adversely  impacts  the  environment   152   23    Land  use  that  significantly  lowers  surrounding  land  values   148   29    Lighting  for  commercial  use   101   67    Lighting  for  residential  use   67   98    Livestock   72   92    Location  of  cell/telecommunication  towers   130   46    Location  of  wind  turbines  -­‐  commercial   127   45    Location  of  wind  turbines  -­‐  residential   104   68    Mining   132   41    Mobile  homes  and  mobile  home  parks   125   48    Natural  gas  drilling/hydrofracking   145   31    Noise   125   44    Scenic  impact  of  structures   119   50    Subdivisions     125   38    Threats  to  agriculture   144   26    Upkeep  of  vacant  parcels  and  dilapidated  buildings   135   39    Other  (specify)        

Additional  Comments:  

 

 

 

5. Are  you  in  favor  of  the  following:       YES   NO   Using  Tax  Funds   Using  Other  Funds  (i.e.  grants,  

donations,  etc.)  Art  programs   111   53   ¨10   ¨98  Creating  a  bike  path   103   65   ¨13   ¨82  Creating  a  hiking  trail   112   54   ¨15   ¨84  Creating  ATV/snowmobile  trails   95   73   ¨9   ¨70  Creating  equestrian  trails   93   66   ¨6   ¨71  Creation  of  a  registry/publication  of  historic  sites  in  Blenheim   129   35   ¨35   ¨74  Increased  ambulance  service   119   39   ¨55   ¨53  Increased  fire  protection   111   47   ¨54   ¨50  Land  acquisition  for  conservation   80   74   ¨18   ¨56  Land  acquisition  for  future  town  recreational  areas   84   68   ¨18   ¨52  Land  acquisition  for  siting  town  facilities  removed  from  flood  plain   113   42   ¨49   ¨53  Music  programs   84   74   ¨7   ¨65  Outdoor  athletic  fields   82   76   ¨14   ¨55  Paving  private  roads   27   136   ¨12   ¨19  Paving  town  roads   146   21   ¨74   ¨42  Police  protection   104   55   ¨39   ¨39  Senior  programs   112   44   ¨27   ¨60  Sharing/combining  services  with  nearby  towns  (i.e.  road  maintenance,  snow  removal)  

131   29  ¨54   ¨33  

Sidewalks   29   127   ¨8   ¨21  Street  lighting   43   112   ¨16   ¨19  Tax  incentives  for  preservation  of  open  space   103   53   ¨21   ¨38  Tax  incentives  to  bring  in  businesses   117   46   ¨24   ¨44  Town  events  for  residents  (i.e.  fireworks,  parades,  picnics,  etc.)   119   39   ¨27   ¨64  Town  events  for  tourism   123   35   ¨16   ¨72  Town  park   104   55   ¨27   ¨52  Town  playground   97   61   ¨21   ¨56  Utilization  of  current  natural  resources/areas  to  bring  in  tourism   128   34   ¨21   ¨67  Youth  programs   110   48   ¨20   ¨63  Other  (specify)       ¨   ¨  

Additional  Comments  

 

 

6.    How  concerned  are  you  about  the  following:  

  Concerned   Not  Concerned   No  Opinion  Dam  safety  –  Blenheim-­‐Gilboa  Power  Project   118   32   4  Dam  safety  –  Gilboa  Reservoir     132   37   4  Existing  propane  gas  pipeline   132   34   6  Heavy  commercial  truck  traffic  (specify  road  ______________)   85   54   20  Increased  traffic  (specify  road  _________________________)   55   70   19  Loss  of  farmland   131   31   7  Loss  of  natural  areas  (i.e.  forest  land,  meadows,  streams,  etc.)   128   36   3  Stream  bank  stabilization/creek  erosion  control   147   16   7  Lack  of  cell  coverage   129   37   6  Natural  gas  drilling/hydrofracking   139   33   1  Personal  well  water  quality   132   30   8  Schoharie  Creek  &  stream  flooding   156   11   4  Schoharie  Creek  water  quality   127   39   3  Speeding     95   65   11  Wind  turbines  -­‐  commercial   79   84   9  Wind  turbines  –  residential   44   114   14  Other  (specify)        

Additional  Comments:    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.    Please  rate  the  FUTURE  importance  of  the  following  town  characteristics:  

  Very  Important   Somewhat  Important  

Not    Important  

Affordable  housing   79   65   25  Clean  and  green  environment  (i.e.  air  &  water  quality)   144   23   4  Farming  and  agriculture  business  opportunities   138   29   8  Historical  richness  of  area   111   52   10  Improved  town  buildings   71   76   26  Local  job  opportunities   115   45   11  Local  shopping  opportunities   72   70   27  More  recreation  for  residents   43   77   46  More  second  home  development   38   61   68  Outdoor  sports  and  recreational  opportunities   58   78   35  Preservation  of  current  farms   134   34   5  Quality  –  school  district   121   42   8  Quality  –  community  services   100   57   15  Rural  character   139   35   1  Scenic  quality   137   34   3  Vibrant  tourism  industry   64   75   29  Other  (specify)        

Additional  Comments:

 

 

 8.   Please  take  a  moment  to  tell  us  a  bit  about  yourself  (Please  circle  answer):  

a) Your  age  group   18-­‐35  (8)   36-­‐55  (66)   Over  55  (109)    

b)  Length  of  Residency/Land  Ownership  in  Blenheim:   0-­‐10  (34)   10-­‐20  (55)   20+  (91)    

c)  Your  Association  with  Blenheim  (circle  all  that  apply):  

Own  land  (147)  

Own  home  (151)  

Commercial  business  (3)  

Rent  land  (3)   Rent  home  (2)   Home-­‐based  business  (14)  

Artist  (13)   Farm  full  time  (2)   Farm  part  time  (14)  

 

d)  Please  specify  your  residency  status  in  Blenheim:   Full  time  (104)   Part  time  (70)    

e)  Where  in  Blenheim  do  you  live  (circle  all  that  apply):  

In  the  hamlet/village  (19)   On  a  private  road  (35)   On  a  town  road  (76)  

On  a  county  or  state  road  (61)   On  a  farm  (15)   Other:  ____________________    

f)  Why  do  you  live/own  property  in  Blenheim  (circle  all  that  apply):  

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APPENDIX  B:  MAPS  

                                                 

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Tae Know Rd

Mountain Crest Rd

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Bear Ladder Rd

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Avenue of the Stars

Richard Rd

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Quarry Rd

Line Rd

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King

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Havrish Rd

Polen

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Betty Brook Rd

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Dutch Hill Rd

Eagle

Mountain Rd

Mee

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Rd

Bremer Rd

Knis

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Rd

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Rd

Burnt Hill Rd

Cur

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Valenti Rd

Rossman Hill Rd

Brady Rd

Dave

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Mtn Rd

Bidw

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Rd

Souer Rd

Cornell

Rd

Easts

ide Rd

Woodland Dr

Kingsley Rd

Col

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Rd

Betty Bro

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Quarry

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Eminence

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Mountain Crest Rd

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