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consideration in the County's Open Space Plan. It is considered by the proposer to
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| Municipality: | Mount Pleasant |
| Location: | Pocantico River / Lake |
| Size: | Btwn Mt. Pleasant & Briarcliff |
Open Space Criteria:
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Provides a physical buffer and visual relief to developed areas |
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Preserves unique physical/environmental characteristics |
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Protects unique scenic views of countryside and/or waterfront |
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Suitable for active recreation |
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Suitable for passive recreation |
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Connects village, town and city centers or other population centers |
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Connects major employment centers, e.g. office parks, institutions, etc. |
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Connects major open space areas, e.g. parks, preserves and trailways |
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Provides access to Hudson River, Long Island Sound or other major waterbody |
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Helps clean-up deteriorated areas |
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Protects unique waterfront recreational or environmental resourcest |
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Contributes to economic revitalization of area |
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Protects and/or enhances water supply and water quality |
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Protects significant streams, wetlands, vegetation or other fragile resources |
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Helps restore natural resources that have been altered or damaged |
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Protects and/or enhances significant fish/wildlife habitats |
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Protects sites listed on New York State or National Register of Historic Places |
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Protects a unique and valuable regional historic or cultural resource |
| Comment: | This area is the only viable means for an East-West Trail Connection - it should be a strong contender for a rail trail, especially given its historical nature. |
| Date: | 10/17/2004 12:45:00 AM |
| Comment: | the area I believe it is already a protected wetland... let the original old put RR wash away...it doesn't need more people or a trailway back there. I would personally argue against it. |
| Date: | 9/4/2004 2:18:00 AM |
| Comment: | This area is simply precious!! It needs to be preserved at all costs. There is an easement of the real, original Putnam Valley RR Line thru here that can be utilized as an East-West bike route between the North Cty Trail and the Old Croton Aqueduct. |
| Date: | 4/24/2004 2:59:00 AM |
| Comment: | |
| Date: | 4/10/2004 8:43:00 AM |
