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REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date:
Monday, January 8, 2007
Report #:
PSD-004-07
File #: PLN 37.2
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'By-Iaw #:
Subject:
BOWMANVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
GRANTS UPDATE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended.that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-004-07 be received for information.
Submitted by:
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Reviewed by:
David Crom, M.C.I.P.,R.P.P. Franklin Wu
Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
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12 December 2006
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379F (905)623-0830
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 On December 15th, 2003 Council approved the preparation of a Community
Improvement Plan (CIP) for Bowmanville and a study area By-law 2003-186 as
amended. The terms of reference for the study called for a community focus
group, which was formed in February of 2004 and guided the study to its
completion in June of 2005.
1.2 Council adopted the Community Improvement Plan by By-law 2005-123 in June
and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the CIP on
September 16, 2005.
1.3 The Community Improvement Plan allows the Municipality to provide incentives
to business and property owners in the Bowmanville Community Improvement
Project Area. The merchants and business owners of the area were notified via a
flyer of the incentives and grants available. Should they apply for a building
permit or works that may be subject to a grant they are informed of such by the
Building Division and Planning Services staff.
1.4 In addition to the grants program there are other capital projects that the CIP has
an impact upon; during 2006 the design of two projects, the King Street Transit
Shelter and the refurbishment of King Street bridge were tendered. The urban
design elements of these projects are key to the implementation and success of
the Community Improvement Plan. Unfortunately both projects exceeded their
budget estimates and are being redesigned to ensure that they meet the budget
allocation. The reasons for the high tenders relate to the material costs, many
have been impacted by the price of oil and also the cost of utility relocates. Staff
will continue to work on these projects to bring them to fruition as envisioned.
2.0 GRANT PROGRAM
2.1 General Comments
There are a number of general rules within the grant program that are applicable
to all grants and then there are specific rules for the different types of grants. We
have encouraged applicants to take advantage of the free design service offered
by the Planning Services Department for fayade improvements and development
of visualizations. In all cases we have worked with applicants, and inspected the
buildings prior to the anticipated works. Grants are not released until the works
are completed and the contractor paid. Property owners must be current with
their tax payments.
2.2 Buildinq Permit Fee Grant Proqram
This grant program is intended to assist property owners with financing the cost
of the development process by providing a grant to offset the amount of the
applicable Building Permit Fee to a maximum of $3,000.
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2.3 Site Plan Control Fee Grant Proaram
This grant program is intended to assist commercial zone property owners with
financing the cost of the development process by providing a grant to offset the
amount of the Site Plan Control Fee to a maximum of $3,000.
2.4 Heritaae Buildina Fayade Improvement Grant Proaram
This grant program is intended to assist property owners with the financing of
heritage building fayade improvements. The grant covers up to one third 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 $50,000 per
property owner for a building with multiple street addresses or storefronts.
2.5 Uparade to Buildina Code Grant Proaram
This grant program is intended to assist property owners with the financing of
building improvements required to bring existing older buildings into compliance
with the current Ontario Building Code. The grant covers up to one third 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 $50,000 per
property owner for a building with multiple street addresses or storefronts.
2.6 Grants Applications
Facade 2005 former Castle 54 King St. E $10,000 max approved
Building Code 2005 former Castle 54 King St. E $10,000 max approved
Building Permit 2005 former Castle 54 King St. E $3,000 max approved
SPC fee 2005 former Castle 54 King St. E $3,000 max approved
Facade 2005 Village Inn 93 King St. W. $10,000 max approved
Facade 2006 Mini Mart 43 King St. E $10,000 max submitted
Building Code 2006 Mini Mart 43 King St. E $10,000 max submitted
Building Permit 2006 Mini Mart 43 King St. E $3,000 max submitted
Fayade 2006 Cashier 47 King St. E $10,000 max submitted
Building Code 2006 Cashier 47 King St. E $10,000 max submitted
Building Permit 2006 Cashier 47 King St. E $3,000 max submitted
Facade 2005 Horsey Block 57-63 King St. E ? design ideas
Fac;ade 2006 Brian's 185 Church $10,000 max design ideas
Fishhouse
3.0 CONCLUSION
3.1 There has been good response to the grant program. The owners we have met
with and provided visualizations to are pleased with the program and incentives
provided by the Municipality. Some merchants have proceeded with works
based on the design provided without taking advantage of the grants. Staff will
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continue to monitor the effectiveness of the program and make recommendations
for changes, if necessary.
List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Garth Gilpin, Co-ordinator, Bowmanville BIA
Community Focus Group, c/o Faye Langmaid