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Home My WebLink AboutPSD-003-08 Clw:iogton REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION k SoO\ u-b c(J=Jf t!; r1 fl-OD ,-(/6 Monday, January 7, 2008 Date: Report #: PSD-003-08 File #: PLN 37.1 By-law #: Subject: ORONO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN GRANTS UPDATE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-003-08 be received for information. Submitted by: Reviewed by:a~~ David J. Crome, M.C.I.P.,R.P.P. Franklin Wu Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer FL *DJC*df December 13, 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 REPORT NO.: PSD-003-08 PAGE 2 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 In September, 2003 Council approved the preparation of a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Orono. The terms of reference for the study called for a community focus group, which was formed in October of 2003 and guided the study to its completion in January of 2005. 1.2 Council adopted the Community Improvement Plan and project area by By-law 2005-009, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the CIP on July 14, 2005. 1.3 The Community Improvement Plan allows the Municipality to provide incentives (grants) to business owners and property owners in the Orono Community Improvement Project Area (the Orono BIA boundary). The merchants and business owners of the area were notified via a flyer of the incentives 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. Representatives of the Community Liaison Group, the advisory committee for implementation, speak to the merchants on a regular basis to ensure that merchants are aware of the services they can tap into. 1.4 In addition to the grants program there are other works that the CIP has been a catalyst for. These include the new highway sign on 35/115 refurbished by the BIA, the refurbished signs at the entry ways to the Sidney B. Rutherford walk, the new railing along the east side of the street and poles on the west side of the street, the Orono business and Orono Naturally brochures, assistance in the promotion of Orono and participation in the 175 celebrations. 2.0 CIP INITIATIVES 2.1 General Rules for the Grant Proaram 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 fa9ade 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. For properties that have multiple municipal street addresses or storefronts, each property owner is subject to an overall maximum of $45,000. 2.2 Buildina Facade Imorovement Grant Proaram This grant program is intended to assist property owners with the financing of building fa9ade improvements. The grant covers up to one half of the costs of the eligible work per business to a maximum of $5,000. REPORT NO.: PSD-003-08 PAGE 3 2.3 Sianaae Improvement Grant Proaram This grant program is intended to assist property owners with the financing of signage improvements. The grant covers up to one half of the costs of the eligible work per building to a maximum of $2,000. 2.4 Grants Applications and Status .- signage 2005 Hair with Flair 5310 Main 299.00 paid out signage 2005 Orono Bakery 5340 Main 1,924.03 paid out fac;:ade 2005 Orono Bakery 5340 Main 4,790.50 paid out signage 2005 Sunny's 5298 Main 2000 max discussion fayade 2005 Sunny's 5294 Main 5000max discussion signage 2005 Main thru Church Antiques 5341 Main 717.57 paid out fayade 2006 Blueberrys 5341 Main 128.71 paid out signage 2006 Gaiioway Cafe 5323 Main 245.15 paid out fac;:ade 2006 Gaiioway Cafe 5323 Main 1,153.95 paid out signage 2006 Not just Chocolate 5314 Main 1,750.00 paid out fayade 2006 Not just Chocoiate 5314 Main 5,000.00 paid out (max) signage 2006 discount store 5337 Main 121.12 paid out fayade 2006 Weii Wise Centre 5331 Main 804.32 paid out signage 2006 Weii Wise Centre 5331 Main 1,051.65 paid out fac;:ade 2006 Orono Country Cafe 5348 Main 5000 max discussion signage 2006 Orono Country Cafe 5348 Main 2000 max discussion signage 2006 book store 5242 Main 2000 max discussion fayade 2007 Apple Blossom Shop 5345 Main 5000 max discussion signage 2007 Apple Blossom Shop 5345 Main 2000 max discussion signage 2007 Terran's 5324 Main 1,453.10 paid out fac;:ade 2007 Terran's 5324 Main 1,075.89 paid out fayade 2007 Patriot Antiques 5324 Main 1,500.00 approved signage 2007 Patriot Antiques 5324 Main 739.00 paid out signage 2008 Lycett, Mack & Kisbee 5301 Main discussion fayade 2008 Lycett, Mack & Kisbee 5301 Main discussion 2.5 Other CIP Worns As part of the Orono 175 celebrations the CIP Liaison Group assisted the overall organizational committee and with a number of the events. In addition, the funding for the Orono 175 flags (which were also used as banners), banners and hanging baskets were funded by the CIP. Also during 2007 the brochure Orono Naturally was printed and distributed through the tourism offices of Durham, Clarington, Port Hope, Cobourg and by the merchants and organizations in Orono. . 2.6 CIP Liaison Group The elP implementation has been assisted by the Liaison Group, which meets quarterly to review the progress being made on the CIP and bring forward issues that the Municipality can assist with. The CIP Liaison Group chair is John Slater, members are Scott Story, Lorna Atkins, Gary Thertell, Karina Isert and Councillor REPORT NO.: PSD-003-08 PAGE 4 Robinson. Gary Thertell has recently resigned from the group and two new members have been appointed to fill vacancies on the Liaison Group (as set out in their terms of reference). The two new members are Frank Maitland representing the Orono BIA and Amid Rawdah a merchant from Main Street. 2.7 CIF Fundina Council has provided funding of $25,000 since 2005 to the CIP for the grants and other operational programs (like brochure printing, etc.). To date, the CIP has expended just under $30,000 and has pending grants that could total $16,750.00. However, most grants do not require the maximum dollar level. Currently there is over $25,000 left in the Orono CIP account. 3.0 CONCLUSION 3.1 There has been good response to the grant program. The owners whom we have met with and provided visualizations to are pleased with the program and incentives provided by the Municipality. 3.2 The other initiatives that the CIP has been working on, such as brochures, signage and the 175 celebrations, assist with continuous improvement and promotion of Orono. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Map Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: Orono CIP Focus Group, c/o Faye Langmaid REGIONAL ROAD .04- (t NTON ROAD) I ~ " III 2 g Area EligibleFor CIP Grant on if lc ~ " :E S7"A!!oN ~ Attachment 1 To Report PSD-003-08 Area Eligible For CIP Works Orono Community Improvement J