Comprehensive Development Plan Update

In the Fall of 2023, the City of Olean began creating a new Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). The CDP will provide an overview of the planning process and discuss the critical issues the community faces, while also identifying key assets and challenges that will lead to the long-term vision of a vital and dynamic Olean. It also will provide a blueprint for development, preservation and enhancement of residential, commercial, and industrial neighborhoods as well as public facilities, infrastructure and greenspace. The City’s last Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2005, guided the City’s elected and appointed officials for development-related decisions and capital investment. By Fall 2024, the City of Olean Common Council will adopt a Comprehensive Development Plan to establish a shared community vision for the future and an action plan to achieve it.

The Comprehensive Development Plan (drafted 10/2024) is being led by a Task Force Committee (TFC) to provide guidance for the project and help ensure that the study addresses issues relevant to the stakeholders. The TFC is composed of residents, representatives of local organizations and non-profits, and City officials. The Committee holds meetings as needed. Membership of the committee includes:

William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean

Tom Buttafarro, Jr., St. Bonaventure University

Jeff Belt, Resident/Business Owner

John Crawford, Olean Common Council President

Bob Forness, Olean Business Development

Jennifer Forney, Olean Common Council

Adam Jester, Resident/Business Owner/Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce

Keri Kerper, Community Development Program Coordinator

Henri LaMothe, MD, Olean General Hospital

Lenny Ligouri, Resident

Eric Maurouard, Fire Chief

Reed McElfresh, Olean Planning Board

Dr. Genelle Morris, Olean City School District

Ryan Reed, Code Enforcement Officer

Ron Richardson, Police Chief

Paula Snyder, Jamestown Community College

Kelly Sweet, Zoning Board of Appeals