Natural Resources Action Plan

C. GOALS/POLICIES/IMPLEMENTATION ACTION PLAN
Natural and Cultural Resources Action Plan
WATER RESOURCES

Goal #1: Have clean Marine, Freshwater and Groundwater Resources.

Goal #2: Preserve and Protect unique, fragile, and scenic coastal areas.

Goal #3: Protect public accessibility to the shoreline.

Coastal Resources:

Policy #1: Encourage acquisition of unique, fragile and scenic coastal areas.

Policy #2: Encourage land management that provides opportunities for public waterfront access.

Policy #3: Protect water quality in salt marshes and coastal waters of Jamestown.

Time Frame in Years Initiation

Policy Action 1 2 3 4 5 â Responsibility Resources

Coastal Resources

Policy #1:

Encourage acquisition of unique, fragile and scenic coastal areas

Continue to update the Jamestown Recreation, Conservation and Open Space Plan every five years to include a priority list for shoreline acquisition and protection.
Actively seek outside funding for shoreline acquisition and protection.
Continue to aggressively purchase unique, fragile and scenic coastal areas.

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Conservation Commission,

Recreation Department,

Planning Commission,

CRMC

Conservation Commission,

Planning Commission

Town Council

Tax Records,

Town Mapping

RI Dept. of Env. Mgmt., Town Planner, Conanicut Island Land Trust

Conservation Comm.

Town Planner

Time Frame in Years Initiation

Policy Action 1 2 3 4 5 â Responsibility Resources

Coastal Resources (con’t.)

Policy #1 (con’t)

Encourage acquisition of unique, fragile and scenic coastal areas

Policy # 2:

Encourage land management that provides opportunities for public waterfront access.

Policy #3:

Protect water quality in salt marshes and coastal waters of Jamestown

d. Annually recommend funding to the Town Council at the Financial Town Meeting for acquisition and protection of specific shoreline properties.

a. Implement recom-mendations and periodically review the Parking Committee’s "Report on Public Shore- line Access and Right-of-Ways in Jamestown"

b. Maintain a current R.O.W. inventory.

c. Actively seek outside funding for enhancement of selected right-of-ways.

d. Create requirements for easements to waterfront in subdivisions where appropriate.

a. Identify and work to

reduce point and

nonpoint pollution

sources through

elimination of Town

sources and education of

private landowners.

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Water Resources Protection Committee

Parking Committee

Planning Department

Recreation Department

Planning Commission

Conservation Commission,

Town Administrators,

Water & Sewer Commission

Conservation Commission

Rec. Department,

Cons. Commission,

Harbor Commission, Planning Commission Tax Assessor, 1999 Shoreline Access Plan

CRMC, 1999 Shoreline Access Report

Plan. Dept.,

Harbor Mgmt. Comm.

Subdivision Regulations

CRMC,

RIDEM,

Wastewater Management Plan

Freshwater Resources:

Policy #1: Protect the quality and quantity of the Islands’ fresh water resources.

Policy #2: Prevent and protect against filling, dredging, construction or removal of vegetation within wetlands.

Policy #3: Maintain and improve the quality of Jamestown’s public and private water supplies

Policy #4: Protect the quantity of Jamestown’s freshwater resources within the public drinking water watershed and private well areas.

Policy #5: Immediately act to manage, protect and restore groundwater resources in dense rural areas.

				Time Frame in Years	Initiation
	Policy		Action	1 2 3 4 5 â	Responsibility	Resources
Fresh- Water Resources	Policy #1: Protect the quality of the Islands’ fresh water resources.		Encourage the safe utilization of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers for land use practices in accordance with RIGL 23-25, and the recommendations of the Eastern RI Conservation District. Consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to include the Conservation Commission in the Watershed Development Review process.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»	Town Administrator, Conservation Commission Town Council	Eastern RI Con-servation District, CILT, RIDEM, CRMC Planning Comm., Planning Dept., Cons. Comm.
	Policy #2: Prevent and protect against filling, dredging, construction or removal of vegetation within wetlands.		Strictly enforce the 150 foot setback of ISDS from wetlands. Work with the State of RI, CILT and others to identify significant wetlands and appropriate protection methods.	»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»	Zoning Board, Conservation Comm., Building Official Town Administrator Conservation Comm.	RIDEM National Wetland Inventory Maps, RIGIS Mapping
Fresh-water resources (con't)	Policy #3 Maintain and improve the quality of Jamestown’s public and private water supplies.		Continue to aggressively purchase all vacant properties within the Center Island Watershed. Continue to update the Emergency Response Plan contained in the Water Supply Mgmt Plan. Continue to identify potential point and non-point pollution sources. Reduce pollution on public land and educate private landowners of possible sources of pollution. Continue to detect leaks and groundwater intrusion in public sewer pipes. Implement the recommendations of Ann Veeger’s 1997 University of Rhode Island study.	»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»»	Town Council, Water Resources Protection Committee Public Works Public Works Public Works Public Works Town Council	CILT, Jamestown Recreation, Conservation and Open Space Plan Dept. of Trans. Public Works Equipment Town Consultant Planning Dept, Town Administrator
Fresh-water resources (con't)	Policy #3 (con’t) Maintain and improve the quality of Jamestown’s public and private water supplies.		Conduct studies modeling the Veeger study and adopt an Ordinance that requires retrofitting of cesspools. h. Review for amendment Section 308 of the Jamestown Zoning Ordinance to protect development from impacting groundwater resources and other natural resources.	»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»	Town Council Town Council	Town Consultant Planning Dept. and Commission, Conservation Comm
	Policy #4 Protect the quantity of Jamestown’s freshwater resources within the public drinking water watershed and private well areas.		Continue to enforce the 1999 Water Conser-vation Regulations adopted by B of W & S Commission and develop stricter penalties for violation and excessive high use rates. Investigate options to expand the quantity of public drinking water supply system: e.g. desalination, South Pond, increased storage and off island sources. Develop monitoring program that measures effect of pumping Town wells on surrounding wells in the vicinity.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»	Town Administrator Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners Town Administrator, Public Works	Town Solicitor Public Works Building Official Town Administrator, Public Works Dept., CRMC, RI Water Resources Board Groundwater Consultant
Fresh-water resources (con't)		Policy #4 (con’t) Protect the quantity of Jamestown’s freshwater resources within the public drinking water watershed and private well areas.	Investigate a reporting and information dissemination system that detects low water levels and salt water intrusion problems in private wells and recommend conservation measures.	»»»»»»»»»»»»	Public Works		Town Consultant
		Policy # 5 Immediately act to manage, protect and restore groundwater resources in dense rural areas.	Immediately adopt a Wastewater Management Plan for unsewered areas and investigate other methods to prevent groundwater and surface water contamination. a1. Require immediate retrofitting of cesspools in the Wastewater Manage-ment Ordinance. a2. Continue community environmental education including information on Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (ISDS)	»»»»»» »»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Planning Department, Town Council Planning Department, Town Council Conservation Commission, Planning Department, Town Council		1994 Draft Ordinance (not adopted), Other Town Ordinances RIDEM, Town Consultants University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension

Wildlife and Vegetation:

Goal: Protect natural vegetation and wildlife habitat wherever possible throughout Town.

Policy #1: Properly manage areas designated as significant habitats.

Policy #2: Discourage development of any area that has been identified as a significant habitat

Policy #3: Give appropriate consideration to the protection of natural vegetation and habitat during all phases of

development planning, review, and construction.

				Time Frame in Years	Initiation
	Policy		Action	1 2 3 4 5 â	Responsibility	Resources
Wildlife & Vegetation		Policy #1 Properly manage areas designated as significant habitats.	Prepare, apply and enforce Management Plans for all areas identified as significant habitats. Periodically re-evaluate the existing Management Plans for areas of habitat diversity and update as appropriate with assistance from the State Natural Heritage Program Establish contacts with appropriate federal, state, and non-profit agencies that have responsibility for habitat management in Jamestown and coordinate management plans with these agencies.	»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»	Conservation Commission Conservation Commission	Planning Commission, Recreation Dept. Recreation Dept.
Wildlife & Vegetation (con't)		Policy #2 Discourage development of any area that has been identified as a significant habitat Policy #3 Give appropriate consideration to the protection of natural vegetation and habitat during all phases of development planning, review, and construction	Continue to pursue acquisition or protection of properties that are significant in their ability to support diversified species or provide habitats for endangered species. Coordinate acquisition proposals with the State’s Natural Heritage Program. Develop an inventory of sensitive or valuable vegetation and wildlife habitats as a guide for property owners in the development of individual lots. Utilize this guide in review and development of projects.	»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»	Conservation Commission, Conanicut Island Land Trust Conservation Commission Conservation Commission Building Official, Planning Commission	Water Resources Protection Commission Town Budget RIDEM CILT Planning Dept., Town Administrator RIDEM Subdivision Regulations

Cultural and Historical Resources:

Goal #1: To protect and preserve all significant historical and cultural resources.

Goal #2: To protect the rural and historical village character of Jamestown.

Policy #1: Preserve and restore historic sites of Jamestown.

Policy #2: Preserve and protect historic documents from further deterioration.

Policy #3: Preserve scenic views and corridors on the Island.

Policy #4: Consider the establishment of historic districts in Jamestown as recommended by the Rhode Island

Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission.

				Time Frame in Years	Initiation
	Policy		Action	1 2 3 4 5 â	Responsibility	Resources
Cultural & Historic Resources		Policy #1 Preserve and restore historic sites of Jamestown.	Actively seek grants and ways to find more sources of money for the Historic Preservation of Jamestown. Coordinate with adjacent towns to preserve the Bays’ military history. Investigate a permit to allow assessment when historic feature or building is slated for removal. d. Continue to focus on Narragansett Avenue streetscape to protect Jamestown’s village character.	»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»	Planning Department Planning Dept. Jamestown Planning Commission Planning Department	RI Historical Preservation Commission (RIHPC), Jamestown Historical Society RI HPC, Narr. Indian Tribe, Jamestown Historical Society RI HPC, Jamestown Historical Society Town Council, Planning Commission, Local Businesses, Chamber of Commerce
		Policy #2 Preserve and protect historic documents from further deterioration.	Provide ample climate controlled record storage space for Town as well as Historical Society historic records of Town.	»»»»»»»»»»»»	Town Administrator	Town Consultant, Architect, Jamestown Historical Society
		Policy #3 Preserve scenic views and corridors on the island.	a. Investigate methods of controlling vegetation growth that will impact scenic views.	»»»»»»»»»»»»	Town Administrator, Public Works	RIDEM, RIDOT
Cultural & Historic Resources (con’t)		Policy #4 Consider the establishment of historic districts in Jamestown as recommended by the Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission.	Determine during next Community Survey if public support for historic districts has grown. If support warrants, investigate feasibility and public support for creation of Historic Districts.	»»» »»»	Planning Department Planning Commission	Town Council, Planning Commission, Town Council, Planning Dept., Local Businesses, Chamber of Commerce

Open Space, Agriculture and Recreation Action Plan
Conservation and Open Space:

Goal #1: Preserve significant conservation and open space on the Island.

Goal #2: Develop a comprehensive Land Acquisition Action Plan to raise funds through bonding and grants to acquire and/ or protect a substantial portion of the remaining undeveloped land in Jamestown for the preservation of water and coastal resources, access to the shore, scenic vistas and open space.

Goal #3: Increase public awareness on the importance of conservation of open space.

Policy #1: Investigate growth management alternatives that allow adequate time to acquire a significant amount of open space.

Policy #2: Promote creative strategies for land conservation.

Policy #3: Support community educational programs with focus on open space conservation

Policy #4: Use Land Preservation efforts to protect valuable natural resources.

Policy #5: Manage publicly owned open space areas to preserve their integrity.

Policy #6: Identify undeveloped land that should be publicly acquired or protected from development.

							Time Frame in Years		Initiation
	Policy				Action		1 2 3 4 5 â		Responsibility		Resources
Conserva-tion. and Open Space Conserva-tion and Open Space (con’t.) Conserva-tion and Open Space (con’t)			Policy #1 Investigate growth management alternatives that allow adequate time to acquire a significant amount of open space. Policy #1 (con’t) Investigate growth management alternatives that allow adequate time to acquire a significant amount of open space. Policy #2 Promote creative strategies for land conservation. Policy #2 (con’t) Promote creative strategies for land conservation.		Research growth management methods that other towns have used. Determine an acceptable sustainable rate of growth for Jamestown Investigate one or more growth management methods. a. Continue to work with public and private land conservation organi-zations to preserve sig-nificant open space on the Island. a1. Identify open space areas to support watershed protection, farmland preservation and groundwater recharge area protection. a2. Create a priority list of significant open space parcels for acquisition. a3. Pursue strategies and sources of funding for open space conservation. a4. Determine the wil-lingness of taxpayers to float bonds to pro-vide matching funds for land acquisition a5. Actively encourage private property owners to donate land for conservation purposes. a6. Actively encourage acquisition of conser-vation easements, or development rights. b. Create an Island greenway trail system linking significant natural areas and open space. b1. Prepare a detailed greenway feasibility study and implentation plan. b2. Review all develop-ment proposals and encourage land to be designated as part of the Island greenway system.		»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»» »»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»» »»» »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»		Planning Department, Planning Department Planning Department Conservation Commission, Conservation Commission, Conservation Commission Planning Department Town Council Conservation Commission Conservation Commission Conservation Commission Conservation Commission Planning Commission		Conservation Commission, Planning Commission Planning Comm.., Town Council, Other Communities, Statewide Planning Planning Department Conanicut Island Land Trust Recreation Conservation and Open Space Plan, Conanicut Island Land Trust, Water Resource Protection Committee Recreation, Conservation and Open Space Plan Conservation Comm., DEM, Private Foundations, Land Transfer Tax, General Funds, Bonding, CILT, Grant Writing Public Hearings, Financial Town Meeting Public Education, CI Land Trust Conanicut Island Land Trust, Town Council, public education, bonding Planning Department, GIS, Greenways Committee, Conservation Comm. Planning Department, Greenways Committee Subdivision Regulations
Conserva-tion and Open Space (con’t)			Policy #3 Support community educational programs with focus on open space conservation		Encourage continued educational lectures and field trips to open space areas on the Island.		»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing		Conservation Commission		Conanicut Island Land Trust, Save the Bay
			Policy #4 Use Land Preservation efforts to protect valuable natural resources.		Focus land preservation efforts on the public drinking water supply watershed, farmland and managing density in the Jamestown Shores area.		»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing		Water Resources Protection Committee		Town Administrator, Planning Department, Town Budget, Planning Department
			Policy #5 Manage publicly owned open space areas to preserve their integrity		a. Develop management plans for all public open space areas that focus on the protection of the Specific features that make them valuable. b. Establish a system and means whereby management plans are carried out. c. Cooperate with the CILT’s Stewardship Program. Seek third party enforcement of Conservation Easements		»»» »»» »»»»»»»»»»»»		Conservation Commission Town Administrator Conservation Commission		DEM Guidelines, Existing manage-ment plans, Recreation Dept., Planning Dept., Town Administrator, Water Resource Protection Committee Recreation Dept., Planning Dept., Conservation Comm., Water Resources Protection Committee RIDEM, CRMC
Conserva-tion and Open Space (con’t)		Policy #6 Identify undeveloped land that should be publicly acquired or protected from development.		Identify potential parcels for permanent protection. Establish percent and cost of land that owners will be willing to sell., sources of funds, and savings from not having to expand infrastructure for development Implement (protect land) when funding sources are available		»»» »»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing		Conservation Commission Conservation Commission Town Council		DEM Guidelines, Planning Commission, Buildout Analysis, GIS, Water Resources Protection Committee, Conanicut Island Land Trust, Planning Dept. Conanicut Island Land Trust, , Planning Department, Recreation Conservation and Open Space Plan Town Administrator, Planning Department

Agriculture:

Goal: To protect and where possible increase the current acreage of working farmland.

Policy #1: Maintain farming as a viable economic enterprise on Conanicut Island through long-term preservation

of farmland

Policy #2: Support Aquaculture in and around Jamestown while minimizing detrimental impacts of such operations.

				Time Frame in Years	Initiation
	Policy		Action	1 2 3 4 5 â	Responsibility	Resources
Agriculture		Policy #1 Maintain farming as a viable economic enterprise on Conanicut Island through long-term preservation of farmland.	a. Actively pursue acquisition of development rights or fee simple acquisition for all farmland. Investigate tax incen-tives at the local level for maintaining land in farming, specifically in the Farm Forest and Open Space program. Actively encourage participation in FFOS Act by contacting appropriate landowners with information.	»»»»»»»»»»»» »»» »»»»»»»»»»»»	Conservation Commission Town Council Conservation Commission	Planning Department, RIDEM, CILT, Water Resources Protection Committee, Town Council Other Communities Tax Assessor, Planning Department, Planning Commission State, Jamestown Press
Agriculture (con’t)		Policy #2 Support Aquaculture in and around Jamestown while minimizing detrimental impacts of such operations.	Investigate benefits and landside impacts of aquaculture on the Island’s resources. Establish a policy to support aquaculture in and around Jamestown while minimizing landside impacts. Amend Zoning Ordinance to address landside impacts of both land and water based aquaculture.	»»» »»» »»»	Conservation Commission Town Council Town Council	Planning Commission, CRMC, URI, Harbor Management Comm. Planning Comm., Harbor Management Commission Planning Commission Conservation Commission

Recreation:

Goal #1: Provide all residents with safe and accessible passive and active recreational opportunities.

Policy #1: Maintain public participation in community recreational programs at the current high rates.

Policy #2: Improve and expand, where necessary, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities

Policy #3: Promote a coordinated system of bike routes linking residential areas to recreational, scenic and cultural

areas.

Policy #4: Expand available passive and active recreation facilities to accommodate the growing population on the

Island.

Policy #5: Implement additional improvements to the Town owned park at Fort Getty.

				Time Frame in Years			Initiation
	Policy		Action	1 2 3 4 5 â			Responsibility	Resources
Recreation Recreation (con’t) Recreation (con’t)	Policy #1 Maintain public participation in community recreational programs at the current high rates	Continue to respond to trends in public recreation Network with neighboring communities to identify trends Work with local community groups to accommodate public need			»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Recreation Department Recreation Department Recreation Department			RI Recreation and Parks Association and Local Communities Task Forces, Comm-unity Theatre, CI Art Association, Rotary Club RI Recreation and Parks Association and Local Communities Task Forces Planning Department
	Policy #2 Improve and expand, where necessary, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities	Identify and prioritize additional facilities for active and passive recreation. Specifically active sites on the north-end and indoor space throughout the island. Maintain and improve recreation facilities at the Rec Center (Tennis courts, ball field) implementing a phased development program.			»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»	Recreation Department Recreation Department			Conservation Commission Town Administrator, Town Engineer
	Policy #3 Promote a coordinated system of bicycle routes linking residential areas to recreational, scenic and cultural areas.	Form an ad-hoc bikeways committee to develop a plan for a system of bicycle and pedestrian routes throughout the island as well as educate the public on bikeway issues. Work with the RIDOT and Town DPW to include bicycle lanes as part of State and Town road upgrades, and as part of subdivision proposals. Where appropriate, require the construction of pedestrian and bicycle paths in new subdivisions linking population bases as well as the village area.			»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Town Council Planning Department Planning Commission			Recreation Department Planning Department Planning Commission Conservation Comm Recreation Department, RIDOT, Jamestown Subdivision Regulations, Planning Commission Recreation Department, Conservation Commission
	Policy #4 Expand available passive and active recreational facilities to accommodate the growing population on the Island.	Review property for potential active and passive recreation opportunities. Review and preserve public access to water to accommodate growing demands for active and passive recreational water activities.			»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»	Recreation Department Planning Department			Conservation Commission, Recreation, Conservation and Open Space Plan Parking Committee’s report on Right of Ways, Recreation Department
	Policy #5 Implement additional improvements to the Town owned park at Fort Getty	Provide for increased resident use of Fort Getty Park in compliance with Fort Getty Master Plan.			»»»»	Recreation Department			Ft. Getty Master Plan, Harbor Management Commission

Economic Development Action Plan

Goal: To achieve a diverse local economy which provides job opportunities as well as basic goods and services for residents and maintains an affordable tax base.

Policy #1: Continue to direct commercial development into existing commercial zones.

Policy #2: Direct tourism to areas with appropriate facilities where impacts to local residents will be kept at an acceptable level.

Policy #3: Utilize the economic potential of the commercial zones’ historic architectural elements and proximity to the waterfront to sustain the local economy in balance with other competing interests.

Policy #4: Ensure that new or expanded development within the commercial zones is compatible with existing character of the community.

Policy #5: Participate in State and Regional Planning to monitor and influence the effect, on Jamestown and its residents, of changes in surrounding communities and activities within the environment including Narragansett Bay.

			Time Frame in Years	Initiation
	Policy	Action	1 2 3 4 5 â	Responsibility	Resources
Economic Develop-ment	Policy #1 Continue to direct commercial development into existing commercial zones	Review and amend the Zoning Ordinance for permitted uses in non-commercial zones and the conditions for granting special use permits and variances to prevent commercialization of these zones. Monitor customary home occupations so the trend towards home-based businesses can be accommodated without commercializing residential zones.	»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Planning Commission Building Official	Town Council, Planning Department, Building Official, Zoning Board Chamber of Commerce, Planning Department, Planning Comm.
Economic Develop-ment (con't)	Policy #1 (con't) Continue to direct commercial development into existing commercial zones	Work with the Chamber of Commerce to attract desired businesses to commercial zones.	»»»»»»»»»»	Planning Commission	Planning Dept.
	Policy #2 Direct tourism to areas with appropriate facilities where impacts to local residents will be kept at an acceptable level.	Develop informational guides for visitors depicting locations of parks, public open spaces, historical sites, public parking facilities, restrooms, shops and restaurants. Provide informational signage on main roads. Continue effort to encourage transient boaters to visit and spend time on the island. Work with the state to help provide services and facilities at high use recreational areas. Discuss feasibility of utilizing Community Bulletin Board Downtown	»»»»»»» »»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»	Recreation Department Town Administrator Harbor Management Commission Recreation Dept. Town Council	Planning Comm., Chamber of Comm., Harbor Commission, RIDOT Chamber of Comm., Planning Comm. Chamber of Commerce, Planning Department Town Council, Conservation Commission Town Clerk,, Recreation Dept., Chamber of Commerce
Economic Develop-ment (con’t)	Policy #3. Utilize the economic potential of the commercial zones’ historic architectural elements and proximity to the waterfront to sustain the local economy in balance with other competing interests.	Improve general appearance of commercial zones by upgrading public facilities such as signage, parking, streetscape improvements, public restrooms and waterfront amenities. Ensure that the number of moorings, slips, both private and commercial, are supported by adequate landside facilities. Develop comprehensive development and management plans for East and West Ferry with special attention to maintenance of the working waterfront and resolution of user conflicts therein (e.g. boaters, fisherman, pedestrians). Retain all existing visual and physical access to the waterfront in and adjacent to commercial districts and improve access where possible.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Planning Dept. Harbor Commission Planning Commission Town Council	Town Council, Planning Comm., Public Works, Tree Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Harbor Commission Town Council, Planning Comm., Chamber of Commerce, Parking Committee Harbor Commission, Planning Dept., Recreation Department Harbor Commission, Planning Dept., Planning Comm., Conservation Comm Zoning Board
Economic Develop-ment (con’t)	Policy #3 (con't) Utilize the economic potential of the commercial zones’ historic architectural elements and proximity to the waterfront to sustain the local economy in balance with other competing interests.	Use Development Plan Review, variance and special use permit provisions of the ordinance to retain the architectural character of commercial zones. Investigate methods for maintaining the comm-ercial fishing industry in the community. Continue to address parking needs of the village.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Planning Commission Harbor Commission Parking Committee	Planning Dept., Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society, Zoning Board Commercial Fishing Industry, Planning Commission and Department Harbor Mgmt, Planning Dept. and Comm.
	Policy #4 Ensure that new or expanded development within the commercial zones is compatible with existing character of the community.	Advise the Town Council on Economic Development issues by holding semi-annual workshops to discuss issues with the Chamber of Commerce and interested citizens. Review and amend zoning ordinance to ensure permitted uses, requirements, etc. are compatible with community character and will foster desired results.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»	Planning Commission Town Council	Town Council, Chamber of Comm., Planning Department Planning Commission and Dept., Building Official
Economic Develop-ment (con't)	Policy #4 (con’t) Ensure that new or expanded development within the commercial zones is compatible with existing character of the community.	Develop plan to encourage improvements to existing buildings that increase their compatibility with community Investigate and evaluate cooperative efforts between town government and businesses to solve local problems. Be alert to changes in technology that require updating Zoning Ordinance.	»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Planning Commission Town Council Planning Commission	Town Consultant for Downtown Improvements, Planning Dept. Chamber of Comm. Planning Commission and Department Planning Dept., Town Council
Economic Develop-ment (con't)	Policy #5 Participate in State and Regional Planning to monitor and influence the effect, on Jamestown and its residents, of changes in surrounding communities and activities within the environment including Narragansett Bay. Policy #5 (con’t) Participate in State and Regional Planning to monitor and influence the effect, on Jamestown and its residents, of changes in surrounding communities and activities within the environment including Narragansett Bay.	Continue to monitor and participate in the planning for development of Quonset Davisville Port and Commerce Park. Work with Economic Development Corporation and Governor’s Office to monitor progress of development that would affect Jamestown. Monitor Naval Station Newport Restoration Advisory Board re: Gould Island Changes Encourage a Narragansett Bay Master Plan which establishes a vision for compatibility of the many and varied uses of the Bay. Seek opportunities to participate in other state and regional planning issues.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Quonset Davisville Liaison Committee Town Administrator Town Administrator Town Council Planning Department	Planning Comm. and Department, Town Administrator, Town Council Planning Commission, Conservation Comm., Harbor Commission Planning Commission, Conservation Comm., Harbor Commission Harbor Comm., Planning Commission and Department, RIDEM, RICRMC, Town Administrator, Save the Bay, URI Planning Commission, Town Council

Circulation Action Plan

Goal : To provide safe and efficient local circulation patterns that accommodate existing and future population growth.

Policy #1: Promote a coordinated system of bicycle routes linking residential areas to recreation, scenic and

cultural areas.

Policy #2: Improve roads to provide an acceptable level of service at a reasonable cost to the taxpayer.

Policy #3: Ensure citizen representation and participation in federal, state and local road improvements projects.

Policy #4: Provide an acceptable level of service for parking in the village commercial area.

			Time Frame in Years	Initiation
	Policy	Action	1 2 3 4 5 â	Responsibility	Resources
Circula- tion	Policy #1 Promote a coordinated system of bicycle routes linking residential areas to recreation, scenic and cultural areas.	Work with the RIDOT and Town DPW to include bicycle lanes as part of State and Town road upgrades, and as part of subdivision proposals. Form an ad-hoc bikeways committee to develop a plan for a system of bicycle and pedestrian routes throughout the island. Where appropriate, require the construction of pedestrian and bicycle paths in new subdivisions linking population bases as well as the village area.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Planning Commission Town Council Planning Commission	Recreation Department RIDOT, Jamestown Subdivision Regulations Recreation Department Planning Department Planning Commission Conservation Comm. Recreation Department Conservation Commission
Circula- tion (con't)	Policy #2 Improve roads to provide an acceptable level of service at a reasonable cost to the taxpayer.	Plan a five-year road and drainage improvement program at current funding level using the Pavement Management Program. Annually update the Pavement Management Program to establish priorities for road improvements. Prepare an Island wide Road Class Plan defining circulation needs and functions of each link within the network. Prepare an improvement program based on priorities set by the PWD including existing and future utilization of roads. Investigate the use of innovative solutions for island transportation issues and problems (e.g. traffic calming). Review Section 312 of the Zoning Ordinance for amendment to include street lighting.	»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»	Public Works Department Public Works Department Public Works Department Public Works Department Planning Commission Town Council	Capital Budget, Town Administrator, Town Council Town Council, Town Administrator Police Department, Planning Commission Police Department, Planning Commission Public Works Dept., Police Department, Planning Department Planning Comm., Zoning Board, Building Official
Circula- tion (con't)	Policy #3 Ensure citizen representation and participation in Feder-al, State and local road improvement projects.	Establish communication at the earliest stage of road design and continue coordination throughout the construction process.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Town Administrator	Town Council, Public Works Director
	Policy #4 Provide an acceptable level of service for parking in the village commercial area.	The Town should purchase or negotiate to lease at least one parcel for parking in the commercial downtown area within close proximity to retail area. Amend Zoning Ordinance to include parking standards for all types of commercial businesses. Amend Zoning Ordinance to ensure commercial parking is located within commercial zones.	»»»»»» »»»»»» »»»»»»	Town Council Town Council Town Council	Town Administrator, Parking Committee, Planning Commission, Tax Maps, Assessor Planning Commission, Parking Committee Planning Commission, Parking Committee
Circula- tion (con't)	Policy #4 (con’t) Provide an acceptable level of service for parking in the village commercial area.	d. The Planning Commission should work with the Harbor Management Com-mission to determine the parking responsibility for the Town and the Business Community. Conduct comprehensive downtown parking study that addresses current and future needs include-ing private lot usage.	»»»»»» »»»»»»	Planning Commission Planning Commission	Chamber of Commerce, Parking Committee, Harbor Management Commission Town Consultant

Housing Action Plan

Goal #1 : Maintain Jamestown as a diversified community that provides housing opportunities for all people regardless of age, income, ethnic origin, or ability.

Goal #2: Recognize the delicate balance between maintaining the communities island character and the responsibility of providing housing opportunities for all income groups.

Policy #1: Take an active role in facilitating the development of affordable housing and incorporate such housing in both existing and new developments.

Policy #2: Maintain the community’s existing housing stock by encouraging residents to utilize available funding for rehabilitation.

Policy #3: Encourage the development of affordable housing that is sensitive to the protection of the community’s natural resources, the existing neighborhood character and has appropriate public services.

			Time Frame in Years	Initiation
	Policy	Action	1 2 3 4 5 â	Responsibility	Resources
Housing	Policy #1 Take an active role in facilitating the development of affordable housing and incorporate such housing in both existing and new development.	Investigate the feasibility of coordinating open space preservation with Affordable Housing. Review Zoning Ordinance to facilitate Affordable Housing. Investigate all properties acquired through tax sale for potential Affordable Housing. Where feasible, develop infill lots in the downtown for Affordable Housing.	»»»»»» »»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Affordable Housing Committee Planning Commission Affordable Housing Committee Affordable Housing Committee	Martha’s Vineyard Program, Water Resources Prot’n. Comm, Conservation Commission Affordable Housing Committee, Town Council Tax Assessor, Church Community Housing Corp., Town Council Church Community Housing Corp.
Housing (con't)	Policy #1 (con't) Take an active role in facilitating the development of affordable housing and incorporate such housing in both existing and new development.	Investigate feasibility of creating impact fee on building permits to be used for affordable housing.	»»»»»»	Affordable Housing Committee	Planning Department, Town Council
	Policy # 2 Maintain the community’s existing housing stock by encouraging residents to utilize available funding for rehabilitation.	Continue utilization of an Area Housing Office and Planning Department for the administration of low and moderate income housing programs. Continue Town programs for low interest home repair loans for low and moderate income families as well as non-owner occupied units utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and RI Housing.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Planning Department Planning Department	Church Community Housing Corp., RI Housing Church Community Housing Corp., Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), RI Housing
Housing (con't)	Policy # 2 (con't) Maintain the community’s existing housing stock by encouraging residents to utilize available funding for rehabilitation. Policy #3 Encourage the development of affordable housing that is sensitive to the protection of the community’s natural resources, the existing neighborhood character and has appropriate public service.	Continue utilization of State or Federal housing funds for a Housing Trust Fund to create or retain affordable housing. Focus on single family housing for first time homebuyers. Maintain current stock of federally assisted housing; Bayside Terrace Apartments, Pemberton Apartments, and seek opportunities to increase stock. Establish a policy to eliminate fees for public service connection where units remain affordable for low and moderate-income families in perpetuity. Investigate the feasibility of accessory apartments as a method of providing Affordable Housing for immediate family needs. Continue to utilize CDBG funding for housing programs such as rehab, down payment assistance or lead abatement.	»»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing »»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»» Ongoing	Planning Department Affordable Housing Committee Town Council Planning Commission Planning Department	Affordable Housing Committee, Church Community Housing Corp. Jamestown Housing Authority, Church Community Housing Corp., CDBG Public Works Dept., Planning Department Affordable Housing Committee, Town Council Church Community Housing Corp., Affordable Housing Committee

Public Services And Facilities Action Plan

Goal #1 : Provide a high quality of public services to the community that protect the health, safety, and welfare of all residents.

Goal #2: Provide orderly and efficient arrangement of public services and facilities that support the existing and future needs of the community.

Policy #1: Site, design, build, maintain, and operate public facilities to be compatible, as far as possible, with the character of the neighborhood in which they are located.

Policy #2: Ensure the cost of public services remains reasonable and is distributed equitably to users of those services and facilities.

Policy #3: Increase the quantity and improve the quality of the Town’s existing public drinking water supply.

Policy #4: Manage growth to ensure there are adequate public services and facilities to accommodate Jamestown’s growing population.

Time Frame in Years

Initiation

Policy

Action

1 2 3 4 5 â

Responsibility

Resources

Public Services & Facilities

Policy #1
Site, design, build, maintain, and operate public facilities to be compatible, as far as possible, with the character of the neighborhood in which they are located.

Design and build a consolidated municipal facility to house all departments currently located in Town Hall, Planning Office and Town Offices.

Design and build a new highway garage meeting the current and future needs of the community.

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Town Council

Town Council

Finance Department and other Municipal Departments and Boards, Financial Town Meeting, Town Buildings and Facilities Committee (TBF Comm.)

Public Works Dept., TBF Comm., Town Administrator

Planning Dept.,

Public Services & Facilities

(con't)

Policy #1 (con’t)
Site, design, build, maintain, and operate public facilities to be compatible, as far as possible, with the character of the neighborhood in which they are located.

Conduct a needs analysis for future indoor recreation.

Provide adequate funding to ensure proper building and facility maintenance.

Develop standards for exterior lighting.

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Recreation Department

Town Administrator

Planning Commission

Town Administrator

Town Council, Annual Budget, Financial Town Meeting

Town Admin., Public Works

Policy #2
Ensure the cost of public services remains reasonable and is distributed equitably to users of those services and facilities

When researching alternative public water supply growth strategies, cost effectiveness for users should be priority.

Lobby the State and Federal Government to increase aid to local municipalities for use in School Department.

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Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

Town Council

Public Works Dept., Town Administrator,

School Committee

Public Services & Facilities

(con't)

Policy #3
Increase the quantity and improve the quality of the Town’s existing public drinking water supply.

Investigate options to expand the quantity of and improve the quality of the public water to the existing public water supply system such as:

desalinization;

permanent pipeline off Island; and,

further utilization of South Pond.

Implement one or more options to expand the quantity of drinking water to the existing public water supply system.

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Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

Water Study Committee, Consultant Reports

Town Administrator, Public Works Dept.

Policy #4

Manage growth to ensure there are adequate public services and facilities to accommodate Jamestown’s growing population.

Investigate one or more growth management methods.

Assess the need for new Town services such as brush chipping, hazardous waste days, spring/fall-cleaning trash pick up, etc.

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Planning Department

Town Administrator

Planning Comm., Town Council, Other Communities, Statewide Planning

Planning Dept., Public Works Dept., Town Survey