2 - Town of Colchester
2 - Town of Colchester
2 - Town of Colchester
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Telephone Survey<br />
What Makes <strong>Colchester</strong><br />
Special<br />
Rural Setting 23%<br />
Small <strong>Town</strong> 21%<br />
Atmosphere<br />
Nice <strong>Town</strong> 8%<br />
Quiet Place 6%<br />
to Live<br />
Convenient 6%<br />
Location<br />
Other 36%<br />
Scenic Road Designation<br />
State statutes (CGS Section<br />
13b-31) allow the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation<br />
to designate State Scenic<br />
Roads if they meet certain<br />
criteria.<br />
<strong>Town</strong>s can also adopt an<br />
ordinance and designate local<br />
roads as scenic if they meet<br />
statutory criteria (CGS 7-<br />
149a).<br />
ASSESSMENT<br />
Physical attributes and community spirit are important issues in terms <strong>of</strong> defining community character. In surveys and<br />
meetings for the Plan, residents consistently indicated that the <strong>Town</strong> should continue to be concerned about the issue <strong>of</strong><br />
community character.<br />
PROGRAM<br />
Physical Character<br />
Elements that contribute to the physical character <strong>of</strong> <strong>Colchester</strong> include:<br />
• The <strong>Town</strong> Center / <strong>Town</strong> Green - the <strong>Town</strong> Center and the <strong>Town</strong> Green are a source <strong>of</strong> pride for local<br />
residents. The local stores and village setting attract people and create community pride and spirit.<br />
• Local Facilities - Community character is also enhanced by local facilities such as the <strong>Town</strong> Hall, the Recreation<br />
Complex, and the Library.<br />
• State Facilities – Such as Day Pond State Park, Salmon Brook State Forest, and other State facilities.<br />
• Agricultural and Rural Features - <strong>Colchester</strong> contains numerous stone walls, barns, significant trees, and other<br />
features that contribute to community character.<br />
• Natural Resources & Open Space - Natural features and open space contribute to community character and<br />
strategies related to preservation <strong>of</strong> these resources are identified in chapters <strong>of</strong> the Plan.<br />
• Ridgelines and Scenic Views - Ridgelines and panoramic views enhance the rural and scenic character <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Colchester</strong> and development in these areas could threaten these resources.<br />
• Vegetation – Vegetation is another important aspect <strong>of</strong> community character.<br />
• Scenic Roads - Scenic roads are another element that significantly contribute to <strong>Colchester</strong>’s character.<br />
Designation <strong>of</strong> scenic roads is intended to ensure that any alteration maintains the essential character <strong>of</strong> the road.<br />
• Architectural Characteristics - The architecture <strong>of</strong> buildings in <strong>Colchester</strong>, especially in the <strong>Town</strong> Center,<br />
significantly contribute to overall community character.<br />
• Historic Resources - Local historical and archeological features contribute to community character and<br />
strategies related to the preservation <strong>of</strong> these resources are identified in a special chapter <strong>of</strong> the Plan.<br />
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