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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-005If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By -Law Number. 2018-005 Being a By-law to adopt Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan Amendment Number 1 Whereas by By-law Number 2008-086, Council designated the Newcastle Village community improvement project area pursuant to subsection 28(2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended; And whereas subsection 28(5) of the Planning Act authorizes Council to pass a by- law for the adoption of an amendment to a Community Improvement Plan for a community improvement project area; And whereas Council now deems it advisable to adopt Amendment Number 1 to the Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan, Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. That By-law 2008-086 is amended by deleting Schedule "A" and replacing it with Schedule "A" of this by-law. 2. That the Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan is amended in accordance with Schedule "B" of this by-law. 3. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing hereof. By-law passed in open Council this 15th day of January, 2018 Adrian o ter, M or Schedule "A" 3AIING 3snOHNOOaa t3aals anHlarr �o a� L Q ci L F a N C W W d z > W 0 a � c� E z — Y � W F E N W O w O d7 H1nOS 133a1S a3Atl38 N U 3 as HlaON 133a1S ZZIW Z Op0 133a1S H3anH3 eA 133a1S HlaON Schedule "B" Amendment Number: 1 to the Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to update the Community Improvement Plan CIP, revise the grant program and amend the boundary. Location: Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan covers the downtown of Newcastle. Revisions to the boundary are recommended to have the CIP area match the commercial core as outline in the Secondary Plan. Basis: The Amendment is based upon a thorough review of the progress made, the success of the grant program, plus the desire of the merchants and property owners to make additional improvements to their buildings which also meet the criteria of being a public benefit. The recommendations emerged from a consultation process with the Newcastle CIP liaison group, the survey of past grant recipients and ongoing review of best practices. Actual Amendment: This Amendment sets out a series of changes to Section 3, 4, 5 and Appendix 4 and 5 of the Community Improvement Plan. Section 3.1 Community Improvement Plan Area Boundary ADD as a second paragraph after Figure 3 and before Figure 4 Since 2008 the Newcastle Village Secondary Plan has been amended to revise the boundaries of the Commercial Area. In addition, the Walbridge House at 483 Highway 2 has been fully refurbished as a single family home. The boundaries of the Community Improvement Plan Area should reflect these changes as shown in Figure 4. 7i 4� P� PO Remove from CIP Area LU �Q w GEURGE ST E N r � W = w r d Add to CIP Area P� Remove from CIP Area KING AVENUE EAST Remove from CIP Area w Wa p O P N Z r N U W W O N N Add to CIP Area o U a O W � g 4 m W m REPLACE Figure 4 — Community Improvement Project Area Section 4.1 Recent Improvements ADD as paragraph 3 and 4 in this section Since the adoption of this Community Improvement Plan in April, 2008 there have been a number of other developments that have enhanced the downtown of Newcastle, such as the library construction. Other new developments include the Shopper's Drug Mart, No Frills and more recently the approval of the LCBO. There has also been progress on adding residential units within the downtown through the approval of a condominium on Beaver Street. In addition, various property owners are continuing to explore opportunities for redevelopment within the downtown. This includes an addition to Parkview Lodge and the redevelopment of the former Buster's and Dee's Harvest Table properties. Section 4.5 Focal point and Civic Presence DELETE the second paragraph and REPLACE with A new fire station +s has been constructed at 3333 Highway 2. The former fire station at 247 King Avenue East is currently being used by Operations and the parking lot is leased to GO Transit as a turn -around and lay -over site. Once these uses cease this property will be sold and redeveloped as a commercial or mixed —use development. Section 4.6.3 Off Street Parking ADD as a second paragraph Since 2008 rear lanes have been completed for the block south of King Avenue between Baldwin and Church Street and north of King Avenue between North and Mill Street. The Municipality has also been exploring options to advance the completion of the rear lane between Mill Street North and Beaver Street North and Church Street to Mill Street South. 2008 ae WI S - EET } W BEN H 111 a$+ 7 i a O s - '• � --UJ � _ Q KRGAVENU.E WEST_ — j<kj! AYESU€ EAST t—� +�W �Z l Al EM1L'STE �. a 8s�� ioa� f 2016 REPLACE Figure 5 —Rear Lanes in 2008 and as implemented to date in 2016 Section 5 5.1.3 Design Guidelines DELETE the first paragraph and REPLACE with Urban Design Guidelines for Newcastle's downtown were approved in November 2013. The urban design guidelines provide information and a framework for new and redevelopment proposals. A streetscape development plan was prepared in 2015. It has a unified theme for the pedestrian amenities such as benches, garbage cans and lighting. In 2017 the streetscape development began implementation. 5.1.4 Facilitation DELETE the second paragraph 5.2 Grant Program DELETE the first sentence and REPLACE with The total sum of grants available to a single property address can be -piggy -backed. 5.2.3 Building Facade Improvement Grant Program DELETE the second and third sentence and REPLACE with It will provide funding for 50% of the cost eligible fagade improvements or $10,000, whichever is smaller. Building fagade improvements are to adhere to the approved urban design guidelines. Eligibility for a facade improvement grant will be renewed for each address after 10 years. 5.2.4 Upgrade to Building Code Program ADD as the final sentence. Eligibility for an upgrade to building code grant will be renewed for each address after 10 years. 5.2.5Signage Grant Program ADD as the final sentence. Eligibility for a signage grant will be renewed for each business after 10 years. ADD to Section 5 5.2.6 Accessibility Grant Program The Municipality of Clarington may provide a grant for up to $10,000 or 50% of the cost of accessibility improvements within the Newcastle Village CIP project area, providing that the accessibility enhances access to businesses. ADD to Section 5 5.8 Sunset Clause This Community Improvement Plan will be reviewed after a 10 year period to assess if the Plan meets its goals and objectives. Suggested changes may be considered by way of minor changes or formal amendment. Appendix 4 1.3 Building Facade Improvement Grant Program DELETE the General Terms of Grant Program paragraph and REPLACE with The grant covers up to 50% of the costs of the eligible work per building to a maximum of $10,000 per municipal street address or storefront, subject to an overall maximum of $45,000 per property owner for a building with multiple street addresses or storefronts. Eligibility for a building fagade improvement grant will be renewed for each address after 10 years 1.4 Upgrade to Building Code Grant Program ADD to General Terms of Grant Program as final sentence Eligibility for an upgrade to building code grant will be renewed for each address after 10 years. 1.5 Signage Grant Program ADD to General Terms of Grant Program as final sentence Eligibility for a signage grant will be renewed for each business after 10 years. ADD 1.6 Accessibility Grant Program This grant program is intended to assist property owners with the financing of improvements required to bring older buildings into greater compliance. Area of Application The Accessibility Grant Program is available to all registered property owners or commercial tenants with a signed consent form for the improvements within the Community Improvement Plan Area for the Municipality of Clarington as shown on Schedule A. Eligible works include: • Installation of hand railings on steps • Elimination of steps and/or provision of a ramp • Widening of doorways and thresholds to accommodate accessibility devices • Installation of automatic door openers • Changing of door knobs to levers • Washroom renovations (i.e. grab bars, raised toilets) Other improvements, at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services and in consultation with the Accessibility Co-ordinator that address accessibility issues. Eligibility for Grant The applicants for the Accessibility Grant Program must be the registered owner(s) of the property or commercial tenants with a lease agreement that extends a minimum of 2 years beyond the approval of the grant. Municipal staff will conduct a title search of the property and review property tax records. Property owners who are in arrears of property taxes are not eligible to receive the grant. The provision of any Accessibility Grant Program will be administered on first come first served basis to the limit of available funding in accordance with any administrative rule governing this and other grant programs. General Terms of Grant The grant covers up to 50% of the costs of the eligible work per building to a maximum of $10,000 per municipal street address or storefront, subject to an overall maximum of $45,000 per property owner for a building with multiple street addresses or storefronts. The grants will be provided at the discretion of the Director of Planning Services. Other Programs Provided all eligibility criteria and conditions are met for this program, participation in the Accessibility Grant Program does not preclude the owner from being eligible for other grant programs offered under the Community Improvement Plan. However, at no time shall the total amount of grants provided to a property owner exceed $45,000. Procedures Grant Application Submitted The applicant is required to submit a completed application form to the Director of Planning Services for approval. The application will include a copy of the work to be completed including drawings detailing the proposed improvement works. This may require drawings to be prepared by a Professional Engineer or Architect. 2. Description of Eligible Works and Submission of Quotations The Accessibility Program application will include a description of the eligible works and an estimate of the works to be undertaken. The estimate shall be supported by a minimum of two estimates from qualified contractors for undertaking the eligible works and shall be consistent with the cost estimate indicated on the accompanying building permit application. The cost estimate should indicate a breakdown of items, description of works to be performed, etc. The grant will be provided on the basis of the cost of the actual works not to exceed the 50% limitation and the maximum of $10,000. 3. Inspection of Building Prior to approving an Accessibility Grant, Municipal staff may inspect the building to review the conditions and the proposed improvement. A subsequent inspection may be done during the work. 4. Decision of Director of Planning Services The final decision as to how much of the proposed work, if any, is eligible for funding under the Accessibility Grant Program will be made by the Director of Planning Services or designate. Prior to issuing a decision, the Director may request further drawings, cost estimates or other information. 5. Expiry of Approval If all eligibility criteria and conditions are met and funds are available in the Grant fund, the Director of Planning Services or designate will approve the grant. A letter from the Director to the applicant will represent a commitment and will be valid for a period of 6 months. The Director at his discretion may provide extensions. However, if the improvements do not match the drawings, materials or intent of the original approval, approval may be withdrawn. 6. Inspection of Completed Work Staff will conduct an inspection of the completed work. Staff from the Planning Services Department will confirm the works are in keeping with the intent of the drawings and materials as originally approved. 7. Provision of Grant Following satisfactory inspections of the work and the receipt of invoices from the applicant the grant cheque will be issued providing that the property owner is not in tax arrears. The grant will be advanced to the applicant only upon completion of works and progress payment will not be made. 8. Maintenance The property owner and grant recipient is obligated to take proper actions to maintain the improvements to the satisfaction of the Municipality. Future modifications that change the integrity of the improvements are subject to the approval of the Municipality (at building permit time) and may be denied if they diminish the investment made by the Municipality. Implementation: The provisions set forth in the Community Improvement Plan, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. Interpretation: The provisions set forth in the Community Improvement Plan, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment.