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TOWN OF HENNIKER

2002 Master Plan

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 ~ Introduction

 

Chapter 2 ~ Historic and Cultural Resources

Maps Included for Chapter 2:

National Register and State Register of Historic Places and Local Historic Markers

Cemetery and Historic Structure Location Map

Chapter 3 ~ Population and Economics

Maps Included for Chapter 3:

Community Support Services and Infrastructure Map

Chapter 4 ~ Current and Future Land Use

Maps Included for Chapter 4:

Current Land Use Map

Current Zoning Map

Chapter 5 ~ Housing

 

Chapter 6 ~ Transportation

Maps Included for Chapter 6:

Highway Classification Map

Road Count Location Map

Pedestrian Infrastructure Map

Accident Location Map

Private Road and Class V Gravel Road Location Map

Class 6 Road and Trail Location Map

Bicycle Infrastructure Map

Bridge Network Map

Chapter 7 ~ Community Facilities

 

Chapter 8 ~ Conservation, Preservation, and Open Space

Maps Included for Chapter 8:

Steep Slope and Scenic Vista Map

Surface Water, Wetlands, and Floodplain Map

Aquifer and Drinking Water Map

Water Resources and Excavation Site Location Map     

 

 


 

Chapter 1 ~ Introduction

 


Chapter 2 ~  Historic and Cultural Resources

                   Topic                                                                      Page #

Introductions

11

Goals and Objectives

11

Community Survey Results

12

History of Henniker

13

Historical Resources

14

National Register of Historic Places

14

State Register of Historic Places

16

Local Historic Markers

19

Cemeteries

21

Railroads, Bridges, and Historic Roads

23

Historic Structures

25

Cemeteries

21

Railroads, Bridges, and Historic Roads

23

Historic Structures

25

Historic District

28

Historic Preservation and Information Resources

30

Cultural Resources

31

Strategies to Meet Historic and Cultural Resources Needs

33

Summary

36

 

Maps Included:

National Register and State Register of Historic Places and Local Historic Markers

Cemetery and Historic Structure Location Map

 


Chapter 3 ~ Population and Economics Chapter

               Topic                                                                      Page #

Introduction

37

Goals and Objectives

37

Community Survey Results

38

Population Characteristics

43

Historical Population Trends

43

Regional Population Trends

43

Population Projections

44

Population Densities

45

Age Characteristics

45

Employment, Education, and Commuting Characteristics

47

Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment

47

Occupations

49

Education Levels of Residents

49

Commuting Patterns of Residents

50

Income Characteristics of Residents

51

Per Capita Income

51

Median Household and Family Income

52

Poverty

53

Henniker Employers

54

Wage Comparisons

56

Tax Characteristics

57

Zoning Regulations

57

Home Occupations/Home Businesses

58

Site Plan Regulations

59

Signs

60

Parking Requirements

60

Landscaping

61

Exterior Building Façade

62

Screening

64

Lighting Standards

64

Environmental Performance Standards

65

Community Support Services and Infrastructure

66

Roads and Highways

66

Railroads

66

Bus Transit

66

Airports

66

Electric Power

67

Telephone

67

Wireless Telecommunication

67

Cable

67

Internet

68

Municipal Waste Water Treatment

68

Municipal Water

68

Emergency Services

69

Schools

69

Housing

69

Child Care

69

New England College

70

Strategies to Promote Economic Development

70

Summary

73

 

Maps Included:

Community Support Services and Infrastructure Map


Chapter 4 ~ Current and Future Land Use

              Topic                                                                      Page #

Introduction

75

Goals and Objectives

75

Community Survey Results

77

Current Land Use

80

Development Patterns, 1991-2001

81

Current Zoning

83

Other Current Zoning Ordinance Provisions

92

Future Land Use

96

Zoning District Recommendations

96

Zoning Ordinance Recommendations

102

Other Zoning Recommendations

103

Site Plan Recommendations

105

Subdivision Recommendations

106

Strategies to Meet Future Land Use Goals

106

Summary

108

 

Maps Included:

Current Land Use Map

Current Zoning Map


Chapter 5 ~  Housing

                Topic                                                                                      Page #

Introduction

109

Goals and Objectives

109

Community Survey Results

110

Housing Demographics

112

1970-2000 Housing Units

112

Housing Stock Composite

113

Owner –Occupied and Renter-Occupied Information

114

Household Size

115

Age of Homeowners

115

Age of Housing Stock (Units)

116

Home Size

116

Vacancy Rates

117

Trends in the Cost of Housing

128

Housing Density

121

Affordable Housing

122

State and Local Regulations

122

Henniker’s Theoretical Fair Share of the Regional Affordable Housing

123

Subsidized Housing

126

Manufactured Housing

127

Empty-Nester and Elderly Housing

130

Multi-Family Housing

130

Inclusionary Zoning

131

Open Space Residential Development

132

Accessory Apartments

136

Impact Fees

137

Building Code and Inspection

138

New England College

138

Strategies to Promote Housing Goals

140

Summary

143

Chapter 6 ~ Transportation

           Topic                                                                                           Page #

Introduction

147

Goals and Objectives

147

Community Survey

148

State and Federal Classifications for Highways

150

Functional Highway Classifications

150

State Aid Highway Classification

150

Functional Highway Classifications

150

State Aid Highway Classification

150

Current Traffic Conditions for Roads with Count Data

152

Commuting Patterns

156

Access Management

158

Pedestrian Infrastructure

162

Accident Data and Analysis

164

Town Road Construction Standards

166

Private Roads

168

Gravel and Scenic Roads

169

Class VI Roads and Trails

171

Parking and Public Transportation

173

Local Bicycle Infrastructure

174

Bridge Network

176

New England College

178

Pat’s Peak Ski Area

178

Projects in State Transportation Improvement Program

179

Road Management Plan

181

Common Transportation Mistakes, Myths, and Assumptions to Avoid

183

Strategies to Meet Transportation Needs

184

Summary

186

Maps Included:

Highway Classification Map

Road Count Location Map

Pedestrian Infrastructure Map

Accident Location Map

Private Road and Class V Gravel Road Location Map

Class 6 Road and Trail Location Map

Bicycle Infrastructure Map

Bridge Network Map


Chapter 7 ~ Community Facilities

         Topic                                                                                             Page #

Introduction

187

Goals and Objectives

187

Community Survey Results

189

Discussion of Population Trends and Impacts on Community Facilities

190

Highway Department

190

Fire Department and Rescue Squad

193

Police Department

197

School Department

200

Town Hall

203

Tucker Free Library

204

Cogswell Spring Water Works

206

Solid Waste Disposal

207

Wastewater Treatment Plant

209

Cemeteries

211

Parks and Properties Department

212

White Birch Community Center

213

Strategies to Meet Community Facilities Needs

215

Summary

217

Chapter 8 ~ Conservation, Preservation, and Open Space Chapter

           Topic                                                                                           Page #

Introduction

219

Goals and Objectives

219

Community Survey Results

222

Soils

223

Slope Analysis

226

Scenic Views

228

Surface Water Resources

229

Wetlands and Floodplains

233

Drinking Water and Aquifer Protection

237

Sand and Gravel Deposits

239

Solid Waste

240

Farmland

242

Forests

243

Greenways and Trails

246

Recreation

247

Conservation Land

249

Wildlife Habitat Management

251

Species of Special Concern

253

Strategies to Meet Conservation Needs

255

Summary

259

 

Maps Included:

Steep Slope and Scenic Vista Map

Surface Water, Wetlands, and Floodplain Map

Aquifer and Drinking Water Map

Water Resources and Excavation Site Location Map