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Home My WebLink AboutPSD-003-09Clarington Leading the Way REPORT PLANNING SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION'C7OMMITTEE Date: Monday, January 5, 2009 t`c~-`'°~u~an#~Pfl-~~gJ09 Report #: PSD-003-09 File #: PLN 37.1.1 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-003-09 be received for information; and 2. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: Reviewed by: David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Director, Planning Services FL"sh December 9, 2008 ~ ~~~ ~ Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 REPORT NO.: PSD-003-09 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 summer of 2008 Council approved an amendment to the Orono CIP which allows for an Upgrade to Building Code Grants, and an Infill Grant to address the redevelopment of brownfield sites or the loss of buildings through natural disasters such as fires and other specifically identified situations. The amendment also added two properties to the CIP boundaries. 2.0 CIP INITIATIVES 2.1 General Rules for the Grant Program 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 facade 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. REPORT NO.: PSD-003-09 PAGE 3 2.2 Building Facade Improvement Grant Program This grant program is intended to assist property owners with the financing of building facade improvements. The grant covers up to one half of the costs of the eligible work per business to a maximum of $5,000. 2.3 Signage Improvement Grant Program 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. REPORT NO.: PSD-003-09 PAGE 4 2.4 2.5 Infill Project Grant Program The intention of the Infill Project Grant Program is to assist property owners within the Community Improvement Plan area with financing the cost of the development process. The program allows the Municipality of Clarington to provide a one time grant to offset the cost of the construction to a maximum of $10,000 per property. U,ngrade to Building Code Grant Program The intention of the Upgrade to Building Code Grant Program is to assist property owners within the Community Improvement Plan area with the financing of building improvements required to bring existing older buildings into compliance with the current Ontario Building Code. The program allows the Municipality of Clarington to provide a grant for up to 50% of the costs for eligible work per building to a maximum of $5,000 per municipal street address or storefront. 2.6 Grants Applications and Status Grant Type year Business Name Location $ value Stage signage 2005 Hair with Flair 5310 Main $ 299.00 paid out signage 2005 Orono Bakery 5340 Main $ 1,924.03 paid out facade 2005 Orono Bakery 5340 Main $ 4,790.50 paid out signage 2005 Sunny's 5298 Main $ 2,000 max discussion facade 2005 Sunny's 5294 Main $ 5,000max discussion signage 2005 Main thru Church Antiques 5341 Main $ 717.57 paid out facade 2006 Blueberrys 5341 Main $ 128.71 paid out signage 2006 Galloway Cafe 5323 Main $ 245.15 paid out facade 2006 Galloway Cafe 5323 Main $ 1,153.95 paid out signage 2006 Not just Chocolate 5314 Main $ 1,750.00 paid out facade 2006 Not just Chocolate 5314 Main $ 5,000.00 paid out (max) signage 2006 discount store 5337 Main $ 121.12 paid out facade 2006 well wise centre 5331 Main $ 804.32 paid out signage 2006 well wise centre 5331 Main $ 1,051.65 paid out facade 2006 Orono Country Cafe 5348 Main $ 5,000 max discussion signage 2006 Orono Country Cafe 5348 Main $ 2,000 max discussion signage 2006 book store 5242 Main $, 2000 max discussion facade 2007 Apple Blossum Shope 5345 Main $ 5,000 max discussion signage 2007 Apple Blossum Shope 5345 Main $ 2,000 max discussion signage 2007 Terran's 5324 Main $ 1,453.10 paid out facade 2007 Terran's 5324 Main $ 1,075.89 paid out facade 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 facade 2008 Lycett, Mack &Kisbee 5301 Main discussion facade 2008 5265 Main St. 5265 Main $5,000 approved facade 2008 Orono Electric 5352 Main $2,000 approved signage 2008 Orono Electric 5352 Main $984 paid out REPORT NO.: PSD-003-09 PAGE 5 2.7 CIP Liaison Group The CIP 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, Karina Isert; Councillor Robinson; Frank Maitland representing the Orono BIA and Amid Rawdah a merchant from Main Street. 2.8 CIP Funding Council has provided funding on an annual basis 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 $24,550. However, most grants do not require the maximum dollar level. Currently there is over $32,000 left to fund grants in Orono. 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 There are other initiatives that the CIP has been working on, such as brochures, signage, the 175 celebrations, and assisting 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 Schedule "A" Attachment 1 To Report PSD-003-09 ~ ~ w w ~ ~ ~ ~ :,:.::. Z ` J~ CENTREVI :~: _ ~~~~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ O ..::.,:~.::~ ::.........:..::....::. ~ PARK STREET U 2 U STq T ~~N STR FFT ~~ ~ ~ _ ~ U ~ ~C ~ ~ U ST PRINCESS STRE Orono CIP Grant Area