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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/2009 Special PlanningClarln n Ener izin Ontario ~ ~ SPECIAL GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DATE: December 14, 2009 TIME: 1:00 P.M. PLACE: Newcastle & District Recreation Complex 1 2. 3. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST PRESENTATIONS (a) David Crome, Director of Planning Services, Carlos Salazar, Manager of Community Planning & Design, and Ann Joyner, Planner, Dillon Consulting Limited, RE: Official Plan Review Process 4. ADJOURNMENT CORPORATION OFTHE MUNICIPALITY OFC LARINGTOM- 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 12/14/2009 to cop OFFICIAL PLAN R EVI EW Compass to our Future CLARINGTON TODAY AND TOMORROW AGENDA • Opening - Chair — Purpose, review of the agenda, and introduction of the speakers • Background and Process — Staff • Growth Management —Ann • Courtice Main Street - Stasia • Other Community Initiatives - Staff • Community Consultation - Staff • Concluding remarks - Council 1 12/14/2009 PROJECT TEAM - ROLES Staff • PLANNING TOOLS/URBAN DESIGN and COUNTRYSIDE • PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-PROJECT MANAGEMENT • GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Dillon •CONSULTANT TEAM COORDINATION(EDP/BOGDAN) EDP • ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND EMPLOYMENT LANDS .r.�_ • INTENSIFICATION,URBAN DESIGN AND COURTICE 0 d a n MAIN STREET AECOM/TSH •TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN AND INFRASTRUCTURE H E M SO N • POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS WHY DO WE NEED A REVIEW... Global Issues — Local Response r r 2 12/14/2009 Why Do We Need a Review? ONTARIO PLANNING ACT PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT HERITAGE ACT-CLEAN WATER ACT si OFFICIAL PLAN • .`... l.Yirfn9nri i- OFFICIAL PLAN Community Priorities •PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT •JOB CREATION -� L i� • PRESERVING SMALL TOWN/RURAL CHARACTER • COMMUNITY IDENTITY-AGRICULTURE 3 12/14/2009 Complexity of the Review Process MUNICIPAL •ASSESSMENT RATIO •LEVELS OF SERVICE •LONGTERM FINANCIAL PLAN PLANNING CONCEPTS •SUSTAINABILITV HEALTH •CREATIVE CITIES NEW URBANISM •DEMOGRAPH- •PROTECT ENVIR •CREATE 1085 R ' Key Components MAIN THEMES SPECIAL PROJECTS GROWTH MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENTLANDS SUSTAINABILITYAND HEALTHY 4 12/14/2009 Our Approach EMPLOYMENT LANDS J SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTHYJI CLARINGTON AND REGIONAL: ...__.______.._-_._.__..___...__...._-_ COUNCILS' F owns ADOPTION ''• FEIEW F 1 Process Overview 2008 2011 GROWTH MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT LANDS Pop.-Employment Special Council Meeting Projections Economic Base Analysis Sustainability Criteria Introductory Paper P2G Conformity Economic Drivers Gas Tax Conformity Public Sessions Growth Scenarios Economic Sectors Sustainable Design Community Surveys Planning Tools/Urban Intensification Targets and Design Areas Inf Countryside-Greenbelt Trrastructure—AT ansportation 5 12/14/2009 Time Frame COUNCIL DIRECTION CLARINGTON PRELIM. EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY LANDS CONSULTATION DATA COLLECTION COURTICE DISCUSSION EMPLOYMENT PAPERS LANDS 4M GROWTH SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHY INTENSIFICATION COMMUNITIES COURTICE MAIN OPEN SPACE AND STREET TRAILS PLAN Discussion Papers Introductory An OFFICIAL XOFFICIAL EV ELA RW REVIEW s to our Future Compass to our Future -- ry 6 12/14/2009 Discussion Papers Growth Management Courtice Main Street Study Draft Discussion Paper Issues Review Paper PLAN IAL OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW &REVIEW Compass to our future I Compass to our future GROWTH MANAGEMENT 7 12/14/2009 COURTICE MAIN STREET w COORDINATION OF MUNICIPAL INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION 8 TRANSPORTATION OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN CHARGES PLAN REVIEW STUDY Community Consultation Jt � � N y 12/14/2009 Public Participation as of Dec 109 700+ residents • Public Sessions-10 Community Groups -7 — Special meeting of Council(2) — Agricultural Committee — Bowmanville(2) — Green Committee(2) — Courtice(2) — CBOT(2) — Newcastle — BILD—BuildingIndustryand — Newtonville Land Development — Orono Association — Solina — Visual Arts Centre • Community Surveys Government Agencies- 7 — Clarington residents(400) — Regional Planning — Businesses(75) — Inter-ministry Group • Website—12 — Conservation Authorities — School Boards • Hand Written-10 — Municipal Departments(3) Commu ity Consultation CLARINGTON ".� AND REGIONAL COUNCILS' ADOPTION � 1 r 1 OPEN a PUBLIC L SESSIONS A 6-PUBLIC if 10 12/14/2009 Transparency and Information �W` Clarin�ton ^L urYo III VI I W L..e,AA,A.w.r Compass m nnr7utum WNArS GOING ON M ANNNGNNOVATIONS COMAHITSAR T IRANSPORT0.1NNi MNAT•S-I ORRIALPLANREK'N- COUiTICEM0.NS1REE1 MASTERPLAN NEURIMTIONSESSION .--A MSCIKSNNI_ IPDO OFFICIAL PEAK LEVIEW THEMES fiROVYIH MANIIDBKNI .T lANDS MTENSLR;ATN)N SOTWCOM.EAND HFALIHYCOMMUMTES SPECIAL ALFA PROTECTS ■ CMIRi1.E MAN STREET CMNTY.EEAdLO NI PAWS.TRALS-EN TRANSPORTATXRI S1lIPI LANDS SPACE MASTER PLAN >r CLARINGTON OP ft....' OFFICIAL PLAN R EV EW Compass to our Future 11 PART 1 BACKGROUND - Overview of Study - Public Workshop & Vision - Phase 1 Report Structure PART 2 COURTICE PROFILE - Corridor Conditions, Key Issues - Opportunities and Constraints - Urban Design Framework PART 3 COURTICE & INTENSIFICATION - Testing ROPA 128 densities - Compatibility and Achievability Next Steps coo JOFICIAL PLAN RE'FVIEXV (Inn1 i tovur'futri' Claringtoll ltvdjn�the&n, 4 « - � > ! lI 3 2 > t < y � { ! »t . 1 a. v \. A : w . . .. :\ \ PART 1 - BACKGROUND Part 1 - BACKGROUND Study Area .�� �� r�% `j t •! S icy. ~�� •. �! _.� w � u�� � % � P-„•_'+-” rt,�_s� _'� - �' .-�,�►.., _.i!1e_ •-i.". 7 � t . RRR Y + .�'ter• '+•� i� 1�t 1 �,_; ..,.�l�`''�,`,� ,`_ �-�• __ L ?M��Y.: ;�S '��„'�i.4 C t�' .�_ C ' - 7 �% - # Jr1 - •a.•,.J.! .,} - _ %' 7 "iil,'r ry :3`` _.L L..1S WE IFIF IMP J'A I ' r. � �=L'�. �Y ♦ r f s . N . r c ' i� tJp1 �� _ i �! � J ��•` � �' }r s.�`�t r�.ii4 i"�+ i� ►rr���� y f• � 7. .,r: �..y 1'r`�i.k�v.•� �',. :°: $.� • , := i .f� "`"•"."''..,+ i_^ r..u:.t-�r a,�s.ss. J�iwyfi �-� F±�"p :�T • One of three Special Projects of the Clarington n •Protection Official Plan Lan&ltwaal •Renewafile F--gy 10 •Farm Support FIAFAWIG' AL FORIM - • Response to Provincial and Regional planning policies for Durham Highway 2 & Town Centre site POLI VIS4( • Relationship of Intensification on Growth Management • Create a Secondary Plan and guidelines to reflect new Smart Growth policies • Update Official Plan �60 A�OFFICIAL PLAN REVIE\V t,.:,I%us to tmr junar \OM� � MUNITY . `VISION PI.ANNOVG FOR ACTION MAIBIG IT -fmQticr Cotridos tLkp Lards -Tia»spoAafian Fipansi- •z-g-g Dr_I- •Dewlopment Charges •sve®Acfio®run i�toGt •Population-rob Projections 'y -Residevtia7 Fmployn e t land needs •latensiticatioo NNING FOR Areas 1SPF.RlIY •Urban Separators FLANIGM_GROWfIi FM SUSTAWAILH AND ftPALIM CO"ALWIT F_S •Water R- •Natural Feat- E—M Con—atioe •Urban Design •Parlm and Trails Greening De.elopmeot Standards • Create a planned and "achievable" vision for a new Courtice Community focal area Clal-111910H Leadiri the ttifiv e.J • Provincial objectives (Places to Grow) mandate intensification and utilization of existing infrastructure • Regional policy (ROPA 128) defines higher densities for Corridors and Centres • Metrolinx: 407 East Link + Transitway @ Hancock Rd. & GO Station • Highway 2 is Regional Transit and Cycling Spine • Regional Transit-Oriented Design Strategy underway • Plan & manage how intensification occurs • Create improved urban form, pedestrian & transit supportive O • Healthy, complete community to live and work and play ta REVIEW clarlin oil 6,v7wi to ntr Ju fun' teudius thr I", U • Study boundary focused around Durham Hwy. 2 & Trulls Road and the Main Central Area (MCA) HIGHWAY TO MAINSTREET: COURTICE HIGHWAY 2 CORRIDOR AND MAIN CENTRAL AREA STUDY MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM OO JUNE 2001 M—Boeoawry H--A.—K!s*TSH ENa ttn Aecwmn P—OV4.R C—&AsS—C 6TO Muu wmv Corau- SoFFICtAL taPLAN REVIEW �:mtfvta ro qrr juttrrr Why a new Study? • Study not adopted due to objections • New planning policy objectives • This study should build on positive elements of previous work • Acceptance of this Secondary Plan is important clarinatoll 1-rWiv the Itiq JULIIJ X/rn nnn�n D "Highway to Mainstreet" Proposed Land Use Plan , wit o OFFICIAL PLAN rr tt r toour jnturr Recommendations included: • Intensification of existing commercial >> residential, limited retail & office & some institutional uses • 6 storey residential (high density) • 2 — 4 storey residential (med. density) • Community facilities and open space • Streetscape improvements and gateways Many good principles but planning context has changed Clarin(Joil 1<wdjal the Bin • 3 Public Input opportunities for Study: Community Vision Workshop — July 22, 2009 Open House — Development Options — upcoming • Council - Spring x,. r kLA- OtA Wiwi s1p, t. i i f Y .. '4:.'1 - i >r .. \ $`� •.ter ,..r.,r .�-,� .. A.. OLA IAL _ r is REVIE%V t ur7mis tootrTututr Claringlon Lradjag the liar • Approximately 60 participants • Discussion of Highway 2's positive characteristics and challenges • Ideas for improvement & goals for development • Discussion of built form and streetscaping examples that would be preferred for Corridor ..�►0 OFFICIAL taPLAN R[VIE4V t m 7uis to our future clarington lr�nfia�the ltim � Nantucket, Courtice a - F." Newcast a condominiums ..+CW ��PLAN AL PLAN R EVI ENV ti+m�icc to cur yu�urr W Parkwood Village, Courtice — Cluster condominiums with surface parking Bowmanville townhouses clarinaton frardinq tire I" .Adds WOO 0 . ..,r';. OFFICIAL PLAIN REVIEW limId-u tncurrutur High density along arterials with some ground floor commercial Clav llatoll lriret+ri�thr lLin Transition of older plazas to more street oriented retail/office uses -- — t �tZ► 1 1 a art OK Y but not isOL N W E R EVI EXV c'umfucc to afr juturr enough identity Desirable if possible Ific Ali s Cla1'in toll l��nfir{q fkr«rn , Part 1 - BACKGROUND Public Input - Community Vision ,tJyl tj/. IF 5 l� � �•��7 M� � �. �� �.. yam. '���Z � '��s _ f _ M� � •� _�aa _ Community Vision W�ikv PLAN IAE REVIEW c;mjw,toairFurva • Highway 2: an important route but Courtice has little identity • More attractive and commercially viable community focal area • High value on Creek valleylands as a community asset • Medium and higher densities & mixed uses are welcome, but not high buildings • Pedestrian oriented — "green edge / green link" • Streetscaping & gathering space • Improve functionality of Corridor (snow clearance, access, traffic speeds) "If there is no servicing, there will be no development" Clarington ltedin�thr 11w Courtice Main Street should: Vt Y �'f :.:. .. w.,^..;E+,� • ._.... _ .. -...- _ s ,F. .J td, v -tit LI • m ; t :_ V I fat` rye, • Be a community huh with a mix of living, amenity and mobility choices • Reinforce and link existing established commercial & residential areas • Create a new "village-like" focal area at the Town Centre Site • Have more intense built form — but sensitive to existing character • Feel safe and comfortable for pedestrians, drivers and transit • Celebrate its natural heritage — "Clarington's Green Link!" 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LLICIAL PLAN WREVIEW jcllIngton Crmjwi to our futua tradlse the Wa THE GROWTH PLAN ROPA 128 OFFICIAL PLAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND INTENSIFICATION RESULTS EXISTING URBAN FORM + OPEN SPACE PATTERN OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Cmpw to Cur juum COMMUNITY VISION OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES and ISSUES TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES + FRAMEWORK clarington lr�ntur�rhr 14n Questions / Discussion . �O'o*7 L PLAN REVIEW C+mrwi moor jutmr Clarill(a ton Leading tOre Wj PART 2 - COURTICE PROFILE �QTI� t #see g� djYi 'IdS .9i 1 .1 ��1 j{• t KYk� PART 2 - COURTICE PROFILE Detailed visual analysis: • Active commercial plazas at Townline >> mix of residential and small commercial uses >> agricultural lands • Farewell and Black Creeks create "natural separations" to define "precincts" along the Corridor • Each precinct has multiple land use & infrastructure issues r Rim�-' • r. • ■ • MAU # W X71. ■ • •� V E X FFIPLAN iaL WEST CENTRAL WEST CENTRAL EAST _ to�trrY:rt�rn' REVIEW Q Gateway/Commercial Precinct Black Creek/Residential Precinct ■ t EAST Courtice Road Precinct (Jarti1g.oil hwdir t rhr�Wily i Land Use, Built Form & Infrastructure: .......................... . Car-oriented / gas stations / surface parking / highway signage create `identity' Healthy commercial activity brings congested parking lot circulation and 10 faw OFFICIAL PLAN REVIE%V t i+mpw to our ynnm Low density commercial plazas set well back from street Shoeless Joe's to be built close to street edge t,1ahlllLftoll lr�ndln�rift I". Streetsca pe/Pedestria n: High traffic volume Wide crossings Parking lot focused •--------- --------------- ._ - -lax •--------------------- RCdl Id11C JybLCIII underutilized .- ---------------------- High visibility site on large parcel Strong visual valley presence Poor pedestrian environment +� r •................... )nnection to alley syste m w� .r . �Q AL PLAN �Jd l'Ill ,' 011 fig R EVI E%V t em1w;tontrTuturr ►t,ahn;the tl4y Transition to Mixed Use Corridor: 1 • Parking lots define street edge IM Uhl a .0"4T"I 4UMTu9 ! 1 - �t .r lgAt1Y1 : 1 Pre�;r-r r.In1�pslM-pn�r •- - - - • Define street with buildings & wider sidewalks 1r.tn5ltlnt• err— — � °L N lAL R EVI E%V clttnftss tnrur fnnrrr clarington 1�,.Wirlsr lift I" OPPORTUNITIES • Gateway at Townline Rd. • Plazas on big sites — transition to mixed use development • Farewell Creek "signature" site CONSTRAINTS • Established businesses & tenants — redevelopment challenging • Poor walking environment • Single property ownership — difficult for a comprehensive redevelopment concept ' ! Ni4SH RD y - _ y • Implement streetscape program >> improve commercial image • Greyfield conversion policy/incentive for north side • Encourage high density potential at Farewell Creek Ois aw PLAN • Special streetscaping at valley crossing REVIEW Li+mfYZ:i tactrr jnrurr r- Claringon Leading I&Har Development Projects: Shoeless Joe's Restaurant P LLICIAL 0 REVIEW Cmrpw to our Ju(urr • Single storey restaurant with patio and parking at rear PRO: signals interest / activity in area built close to street edge final link to internal roadway CON: could be more intense land use (min. 2 storey retail/office) W ,0-.oil lfudinc fire ttin Development Projects: Shoppers Drug Mart & Medical Offices aw .r ofFICIAL taPLAN R[VI ENV C-1-1 toter juturr • Partial 2 — storey with entrance @ corner but parking at street edge PRO: Signals interest / activity in area High visibility site CON: Better utilized as medium density mixed use with some residential >> underground parking clarington Ix'Uhnt the Mn, i Development Projects: Farewell Commercial Development • '* �r� • 0 ,� , � �� i�T_R ; i � __ Low intensity commercial - single use s a. r or =� E ` '"''� �r PRO: Signals interest / activity in area Mr CON: Better utilized as higher density mixed use "signature site" y underground parking t[ p R L ,,`Wr OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW cl,MJW;to cur jnrurr l clarill toll IX,Adjf{c the ttin• o Land Use, Built Form & Infrastructure: Multiple single family dwellings with individual driveways — snow clearance big issue Some properties converting to commercial uses ��PLAN IAA R EVI E%V c:+.7:nz;;tnrnrr'hrtcrr ----------------■ --------------------- - . � T Properties on private sceptic services — no municipal sanitary sewer; ----R Range of commercial uses along south side T............0....... Established low & medium density neighbourhoods KA0111nooll It�rd+e4 rhr ltin Land Use, Built Form & Infrastructure: LT- cc -i RD PS CC 0 N t WHITEC�FFE �f HOLIDAY INN PS ` OFFICIAL PLAN REVIE%N Glnt 'toourJuturt a LEGEND SEWAGE PMPING STATION TRUNK SANITARY SEWER At this time proposed SEWAGE FORGEMAIN WASTEWAT`RSERVICINGAREA CTSS preliminary design FUTURETRUNKSEWE°.EXTENSION alternatives do not naMICIPALSCONDARV include service to the URBAN AREA Corridor GREENBELT REGIONAL ROAD L"!CIPALROAD A separate trunk sewer WATERCOURSE would be required to tie into new CTSS Clanngtol�) 1-idnq fht ltiry o ` Servicing is needed to a I achieve intensification R° goals AND civic pride O V Clanngtol�) 1-idnq fht ltiry OPPORTUNITIES • View corridor enhancement • 'small town' semi- rural image • Conversion to some commercial already happening CONSTRAINTS • On private sanitary services • Constrained by Black Creek • Constrained by existing development • Limited access for Highway 2 properties • Properties too small to be redeveloped • Prioritize municipal sanitary servicing • Require shared local street/lane for new development • Require minimum property area for redevelopment j;1.0*qF0F_IGIA1 PLAIN • Special Community Streetscape, Trail Links CmTtw toour futurr claringtoll ltradirq Mrr Rbr —WO—OFFICIAL Pirl , PLAN Claringtoll REVIEW lmduq the Him CIMTIL.0 toatrltltwr Transition to Courtice Core: Row • Street edge = edge of road 0-2m build to line _ I I 1 I I I I RESIDENCE L — — — — — — — — — — — ROW ROW RESIDENCE I I RESIDENCE COMMERCIAL RETAIL • Create new `centre' rr� WPLAN L PLAN IREVIEW CtmTems tosarr future r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RESIDENCE I � I RESIDENCE RESIDENCE cl aringtllll Leading the hire RESIDENCE Eft" R.OW. P.-W ROW RESIDENCE .1 RESIDENCE 4 1 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL cl aringtllll Leading the hire OPPORTUNITIES ' • Town Centre site >> Courtice Core • Potential for range of density & links to res! h of community • Sites at Trulls/Courtice have good potential CONSTRAINTS • On private sanitary services • Constrained by Black Creek • Some properties too small to be redeveloped • Transition needed to adjacent homes • Prioritize municipal sanitary servicing • Require minimum property area for redevelopment • Require local street/lane network to link site R[V1r%VL Consult with key landowners l i+mpt a tocurfuurrr it t .aa * 0 >r C Tit I cl ef/711�,'ton 1'e'dor q the I", Land Use, Built Form & Infrastructure: Single family homes isolated between Black Creek and � r new 407 East Transitway lands — commercial potential? Courtice Corners is quality amenity site for short term - possible long term high density/mixed use redevelopment site &OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW 4m1-1 tonfrJumrr . R Agricultural lands should transition to med>higher densities to be transit supportive — but lands part of ROPA128 expansion & not yet approved ■ Future lands for 407 East Transitway Commuter Parking Lot and SWM pond Future ramp for Hancock bypass — will impact built form & buffering IClarinoton /nedhnc the t1 n �O Land Use, Built Form & Infrastructure: lk Single family homes isolated between Black Creek and new 407 East Transitway 0 lands — commercial potential? J . ■ ;j ■ ■ Future lands for 407 East Transitway ' Commuter Parking Lot and SW M pond Courtice Corners is quality Future ramp for amenity site for short term - Hancock bypass — possible long term high agricultural lands should will impact built density/mixed use f y� transition to med>higher form & buffering , pr. densities to be transit redevelo ment site Z OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Ccmtfat.toC-Futurr supportive — but lands part of ROPA128 expansion & not yet approved Clarington ►ttdine thr{tin• OPPORTUNME • Courtice Corners good amenity `anchor' for new residential • Gateway at Courtice Road — 2 Regional Corridors CONSTRAINTS • On private sanitary services • Single sided development • Part of area outside urban boundary • Transit supportive densities needed • Buffer edge to 407 & Hancock Bypass a � 'PROP TS4N���gO WM ,I 10 f oco • Plan for densities and streetscaping to create gateway — highlight Black Creek edge • Plan for transit-oriented development (includes non-residential) OFFICIAL A • Consider commercial designation for existing homes % •]) t/]) REV EW �1d1111IS-11o11 Ci o to air jnrutt 'rnf ftadirzq fk�Ilrn• _ J Land Use & Infrastructure f } t ,,&#WfAW LA PLAN REVIEW Cmyou toauryuturr Z • Development with full services >> ensure longterm feasibility • Minimum property sizes for redevelopment >> ensure intensification • Select sites to develop in short term >>"signature" developments • Higher densities >> support Transit initiatives • Internal road patterns >> redevelopment of Highway 2 frontage Cl�1 r in IL1011 LeadnN fkt IWY Public Realm & Character ;! r { � - .Q.r.._ � � .+_�- r•. "'flls4l tj�l�tsrm r� r' � • r _ ••—..� .. tip. • Gateway & streetscaping >> establish Courtice & Clarington image • New Courtice gathering space >> anchor Town Centre site • More frequent intersections >> slow traffic, create "arrival" • Distinct "neighbourhood" areas >> create local image & identity .WO WOP PLAN OFFICIAL PLAN R EVI ENV inm1w;to cur frowre Cl anongtoll leading lire Bjti Part . .O Questions Discussion . fLlcwl �1r1]'1]I (Ill 'LAN REVIEW (lmtpm toour7utum (:,eder,�the ttu� i7M V I-=7 \�\/� ��¥ PARTS - INTENSIFICATION & COURTICE Growth Management analysis: r� • There is sufficient approved residential and employment land supply in place to meet Provincial allocations to Clarington... • There is more than an 11 year committed supply of largely low density residential land that will build out... " Why intensify Courtice Main Street? �� OLFlCI,4L PLA\ REVIEW tmny% atocurfutt:rr Claringtoll lrudir{z the ttur • Provincial objectives (Places to Grow) mandate intensification of existing built up areas and utilization of existing infrastructure • Regional policy (ROPA 128/Growing Durham) defines higher densities for Corridors and Centres • Transit initiatives need density to support them: • Metrolinx: 407 East Link + Transitway @ Hancock Rd. & GO Station • Highway 2 is Regional Transit and Cycling Spine • Regional Transit-Oriented Design Strategy underway • Plan & manage how intensification occurs to balance .,Woo* "numbers" with community character PLAN OFFICIAL CM11114oll t mrmw to our futur ltiding the Itin i Response to ROPA 128/ Growing Durham Area Specific Densities from Growing Durham: Regional Centres: 75 units per gross hectare/ 2.5 FSI D ville, Bowmanville Town Centre, Courtice Town Centre, Ne castle Town Centre) Regional Corridors: nits per gross hectare/2.5 FSI (Bloor Street, Highw y 2, Courtice ad) How can Courtice Main Street address ROPA 128/Growing Durham recommendations? ",+UW OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Qmr�zs to our Jutitrr ROPA 128 Regional Centre and Corridor structure - Courtice Claringto» fl�adin;the Ril r ....... .... ROPA 128 Regional Centre and Corridor structure - Courtice Claringto» fl�adin;the Ril r ROPA 128/Growing Durham policies based on 2 key criteria: density and FSI - what is the relationship? - what does it look like? 1 DENSITY: "Gross" vs. "Net" Net density = ratio of units to developable land parcel Developable Parcel = 45°0 of the gross or total land area Centres: 75 units/45% = 167 units / net hectare Corridors: 60 units/45% = 133 units / net hectare Recent Clarington developments < 90 units/net hectare ts�PLA�IAA REVIEW �imtFit to our futurr clar'ingtoll Lradmp Ihr Rin 5 a 2 FLOOR SPACE INDEX (FSI) FSI = 1 .0 Surface parking requires ' about 75% of site 1 STOREY COVERS 100%OF SITE / 2 STOREYS COVERS SO%OFSITE 4 STOREYS COVERS 25%OF SITE �� 0 1\i0 IAL 1 REVIEW littvfatc:to nur jvnrrr d Ratio of total floor area of a building to its lot FSI = 2.5 FSI > 1.0 requires structured parking 2.5 STOREYS COVERS 100%OF SITE Most recent Clarington developments: 5 STOREYS COVERS OF SITE 50 < 1.0 F w J`I °.n 10 STOREYS COVERS 25%OF SITE 3 — 4 storeys U1�1TIll ,Roll (rudevt thr Ilan d I "o W 6. OFFICIAL tr PLAN REVIEW Gm"o toawJunin' The Towns of liberty Longworth Ave., Bowmanville • 37.5 units / net hectare • 3 storeys • Surface parking • FSI = 0.63 • 24% site coverage cl ar1Il atoll 1-wding tht Wn j--0 19D60 OFFICIAL PLAN PLA\ REVIEW c7mrfaz:�tnwrrJnrrnr The Boardwalk Condominiums Lakeshore Blvd., Toronto • 140 units / net hectare • 5 storeys • Underground parking • FSI = 2.0 • 45% site coverage cl aringtUll lradigq the Ilia d �,go� OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Cmpw to catr jufurr Cy Elsey Building Albert St, Oshawa • 330 units / net hectare • 7 storeys • Underground parking • FSI = 2.7 • 100% site coverage Claryington Lemdinp thr Uav Ito :a re townhouses ng clar ll atoll bwdirq tire Rim L 1.3 8 F/�J I LOT AREA-9178.75 sq/m J{ BUILDING COVERAGE 89 units/net ha BUILDING A-7478 sq/m BUILDING B 2341 sq/m BUILDING C 2856 sq/m TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE 12675 sq/m ,f FSI=138 PARKING REQUIREMENTS: GROSS FLOOR AREA RETAIL-754 sq/m(BLDG.A GROUND FLOOR) OFFICE-2341 sq/m(BLDG B) REQUIRED PARKING RETAIL: 1 CAR per 25 sq/m (4/100 sq/m)=30 cars REQUIRED PARKING OFFICE: C 1 CAR per 30 sq/m (3.3/100 sq/m)=78 cars ---_ _ r---�. REQUIRED PARKING RESIDENTIAL: ---'`-- - — ------� APPROX.82 units @ 1 space/unit=82 spaces. - '-- _ (CURRENT BY-LAW TABLE 62=AVE.1.75 spaces.) AVONDALE TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED=190 DR'VE _- `�- SURFACE PARKING PROVIDED=62 _- TOTAL UNDERGROUND PARKING REQUIRED=1 LEVEL OF 128 cars (128 spaces x 40 sq/m/space(u/g)=5120 sq/m.(APPROX. 55%SITE) -.64040 OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW {_itJRI'Llu to QtrFautfr ;j1lll 6t0( c Leadjr c the IWi 1 2.57 FSI 209 units/net ha - -'-'-'"-KltVG'S HIGHWAY#2 IL B - --- ----__-- - - AVONDALE DRIVE ti.. ��WP �jl PLAN IAL REVIEW (,,?mpK;to Cur Yufurt LOT AREA-9178.75 sq/m BUILDING COVERAGE BUILDING A-19103 sq/m BUILDING 8-4500 sq/m TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE-23603 sq/m FSI=2.57 PARKING REQUIREMENTS: GROSS FLOOR AREA RETAIL-754 sq/m(BLDG.A GROUND FLOOR) OFFICE-875 sq/m(BLDG A) REQUIRED PARKING RETAIL: 1 CAR per 25 sq/m (41100 sq/m)=30 cars REQUIRED PARKING OFFICE: 1 CAR per 30 sq/m (3.3/100 sq/m)=29 cars REQUIRED PARKING RESIDENTIAL: APPROX.192 units @ 1 space/unit=192 spaces. (CURRENT BY-LAW TABLE 6.2=AVE.1.75 spaces.) TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED=251 SURFACE PARKING PROVIDED=62 TOTAL UNDERGROUND PARKING REQUIRED=1 LEVEL OF 192 cars (192 spaces x 40 sq/m/space(u/9)=7680 sq/m.(APPROX. 80%SITE) clarloilgtoll Irading thr lluv 52 1.02 FSI 58 units/net ha 4", C Iwo 410 V PLAN OFFICIAL PLAN R EVI E%V Clmtquci to afr fr,turr AVONDALE DRIVE LOT AREA-9178.75 sq/m BUILDING COVERAGE BUILDING A-5058 sq/m BUILDING B-2199 sq/m BUILDING C-1053 sq/m BUILDING D-1053 sq/m TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE-9363 sq/m FSI=1.02 PARKING REQUIREMENTS: GROSS FLOOR AREA RETAIL-759 sq/m(BLDG.A GROUND FLOOR) OFFICE-733 sq/m(BLDG B) REQUIRED PARKING RETAIL• 1 CAR per 25 sq/m (4/100 sq/m)=30 cars REQUIRED PARKING OFFICE: 1 CAR per 30 sq/m (3.3/100 sq/m)=24 cars REQUIRED PARKING RESIDENTIAL- APPROX.53 units @ 1 space/unit=53 spaces. (CURRENT BY-LAW TABLE 6.2=AVE.1.75 spaces.) TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED=107 SURFACE PARKING PROVIDED=107 cl arlongtoll Leadir?Q the ltij.v M Applying ROPA 128/Growing Durham densities = 42 ha x 60 units = 2,520 units = 15.4 ha x 75 units = 1,155 units Total for Courtice Corridor and Centre = 3,675 units • Densities can only be applied to 45% of lands • Results in high building form (more building on less land) XOFFI AL * Policies need a site specific solutions PLAN REVIEW t em1mc to cur fv(ttr cl al'ington lxadm:tit.,lain 6M� Moderate intensification @ lower densities C,!O"ICIAL P LV, REVIEW 4. ............. S � � h� i1��� NOVO' �T,77`� ARFAIIW CW"'O "ON" • Limited high density sites • Low density residential eventually converts to medium density • Commercial sites do not redevelop chningto 1,,&&,fq the ilia %.j r. MI& Ulu • Limited high density sites • Low density residential eventually converts to medium density • Commercial sites do not redevelop chningto 1,,&&,fq the ilia %.j r. Moderate intensification @ lower densities A Potential Density Residential Net land Area(ha) Desired Unit Mix-100%High Density Net Density-High(unit/net ha) Projected Units B Potential Density Residential Net Land Area(ha) Desired Unit Mix-100%Med Density Net Density-Medium(unit/net ha) Protected Units TC Potential Residential Density Mix @ Town Centre Gross Land Area(ha) Net Land Area(ha) 40% (for stormwater,commercial,roads,parks etc) Scenarios Mix of uses(Medium Density,High Density) Unit Projection 2,26 Results in 1,563 units 100% 75 169 • Can reflect good built for and street related 33.54 100% development 30 1,006 • Maintains "status quo" 13.44 patterns for moderate intensification 8.07 Al A2' A3 A4 . Shorter term vision (75%,25%) (60%,401/6) (50%,50%) (40%,60%) Density(unit/ha) Low NA 0 0 0 0 Medium 30 181 145 121 97 High 75 1511 242 302 363 Total 3331 387 4231 460 Total Units(A+8+TQ 1,5081 1,5631 1,599 1,636 Medium density = 30 units/net ha High density = 75 units/net ha —.&W w �ffib PL AN Lai REVIEW (i LRitlit to cur 3uturi cl ill ington U'Idiriq the 0.in on Transition to full intensification "040:. ICoFFp LA\ IAL REVIEW N16H OeMSfiY PGTFNTIN,IAI mrnR.i GeA�ry REamEw*w.cal Ven:.rr IKNSR`/N1TN G1ICXTRJ<1f FSOR GCYI/ERCV�I 19f i(TVNCSNTRE tgEpl[RCW(�rl NeXR9Q4MR1GDCGNYENIEr&E RTES IWl • High density sites at major intersections and large land parcels • Low density residential converts to medium density • Commercial redevelops as high density mixed use sites • Town Centre has mix of med + high density over time P� sera n3n �sire IT— A qyr CXfaTk/'LL9C AETAINEa a EXISTING USt RETAINED clarinaton Leadjnc the Rur 7 Transition to full intensification Potential Density Residential Net Land Area(ha) Desired Unit Mix-100%High Density Net Density-High(unit/net ha) Projected units Potential Density Residential Net Land Area(ha) Desired Unit Mix-100%Med Density Net Density-Medium(unit/net ha) Projected Units Town Centre cs Land Area(ha) Land Area(ha) 40% stormwater,commercial,roads,parks etc) of uses(Medium Density,High Density) Projection 7,94(includes two D2 sites) 100% 150 29.82(Includes two D2 sites) 100% 13.44 8.07 Al A2• A3 A4 (75%,25%) (60%,40%) (50%,50%) (40%,60%) Density(unit/ha) • Results in 3,517 units • Reflects more urban development patterns • Can reflect good built form and street related development • Urban design and site planning controls needed • Would support transit- oriented development densities • Long term vision P1�11'111#011 lt,rdht�th.,ltar V v Low NA 0 0 0 0 Medium 45 272 218 181 145 High 150 302 484 605 726 Total S74 702 786 871 TotalUnit-,(A+B+TC) 3,1071 3,2351 3,3191 3,404 D3 Commercial Sites-Long Term Mixed Use/Med Density Potential Net Land Area(he) 9 net net area(take out 30 1Y.)(ha) 6.27 Desired Unit Mix-100%Med Density 100% Net Density-High(unit/net ha) 45 Projected Units 282 Total Units(A+B+TC+D3) 3,389 3,517 3,601 3,686 Medium density = 45 units/net ha High density = 150 units/net ha 40 6. , IAL ��PL 1\ REVIEW Corrjwi tovurTuturr • Results in 3,517 units • Reflects more urban development patterns • Can reflect good built form and street related development • Urban design and site planning controls needed • Would support transit- oriented development densities • Long term vision P1�11'111#011 lt,rdht�th.,ltar V v Town Centre Block Option • Built form tailored to site conditions: • Compatible building heights/transition to adjacent single family residential • Reality of property ownership • Functionality of sites / parking • Walkable streets & blocks • Placemaking & community uses , row ��- LRCIAL PLAN REVIEW (imtFl.:a to�arr'Iuttrrr Result: Higher densities, mixed uses, range of housing type... More urban form, street-related, pedestrian friendly... Challenge to meet ROPA 128 densities BUT! Built form can meet intent / spirit of policies and respond to site constraints and community character 'Clarlington leading the WA C %J f P t! P • r l I r r r I T P • M S r C T I r l r r r l r r t I r 1 U 4 B • M jIT1 1 T 2 RURAL ZONE '�°.. . A Isom is 1,IN T 4 "�" T 5 = CENTER T 6 zuaYE CORE ` DA ° �as u. XOFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW c om1wi to arr jutwr WOUNEB MBY{AIM New policies will utilize different models for descriptions of built form, transitions and relationships to existing development to guide intensification Clarington ltridinrc Iht Iti4y rif Development Options Key landowner discussions • Confirmation of assumptions with Region re. densities Block site options + policy Present to Public Master Development Plan • land Use Plan • Secondary Plan Urban Design Policy .., o. WLOF+R\IAL REVIEW c.,r gwsrnc+uryuturr Cl aringt oll hadint rk�{tom Thank you wa �w sp OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Compass to our future Clarington lt-utA'Ing the I4°'t7i PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Joseph Bogdan Associates Inc. M- DILI-ON Architects Urban Design Consultants Consulting GONJIJ A INU Dec. 14, 2009 Part 1 - Vision for Future Growth New Ideas for Building Great Communities Unique Features and Amenities Protection of Natural Environment Diversity and Mixture of Land Uses Compact Form and Density Connections and High Quality Public Realm Pedestrian Environment Diversity of Housing Types and Tenures Infrastructure Strong Economy Range of Transportation Choices Compact Form & Density Range of Transportation Choices 1-444 Diversity and Mix of Land Uses Diversity of Housing Types and Tenures ..A ry y i Unique Features and Amenities Pedestrian Environment Infrastructure to Support Growth 0!l Protection and Enhancement of the Natural Heritage .op OFFICIAL PLAN RFVIFW t Strong and Diverse Economy Clanngton "Wa"Ow Wry Sustainability is a desirable goal and vision for Clarington's residents : f[PICtif How to Achieve Sustainability There are many tools available to Municipalities, such as: ✓Enabling Official Plan policies ,/Zoning by-Law ✓Secondary Planning ✓Sustainable Design Guidelines ✓Urban Design Guidelines ✓Public realm policy ✓Transportation Master Plan ✓Incentives (regional, local, etc.) Clarington bu iag the Kay Water & Wastewater Servicing J Transportation & Transit System hk Am m qw Transit Key Employment Drivers Natural Heritage System r� 0MCIAL PLAN pourl W I Clarington L.,.Wa"the My Stakeholders would like the municipality to focus on: ✓ Protect the natural environment ✓ Attract more employment opportunities ✓ Maintain urban separators and preserve agricultural lands ✓ Preserve cultural heritage ✓ Preserve community character and maintain each community's identity ✓ Maintain/control growth at current levels v/ Plan for sustainability ✓ Improve transportation and transit systems -no MR O. O ICIAL PLAN RFVIFW Cwrpas eoawIsar.2 �FFICIN PLAN RFVIFW C'ompw M uus Jutun ✓ Create complete, healthy and sustainable communities ✓ Protect provincial and local natural heritage system including agriculture ✓ Attain balanced growth, where residential growth will complement employment growth ✓ Support transit and use infrastructure efficiently ✓ Direct growth to corridors and mixed use centres ✓ Direct most growth to urban areas ✓ Maintain Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre ✓ Maintain each community's individual identity through choice of appropriate housing and employment forms Clarington ltuJ� the Rio, Part 2 - How has Clarington performed to date ,� 4v ill Cou rtice mummoft 1 P 6 1:80,000 0 1,000 2000 3,000 4,000 m Bowmanville ft .; Lake Ontario 1985 Newcastle tj ou+9 rtuml lradme the *•.tv Courtice 1:80,OW 0 1.000 2,000 3.000 4.000 m Bowmanville %a ft. p W Lake Ontario Newcastle Wild lif"I 111t9tu1f Lea&v the My 0 )v 1:80,000 to 2.000 3,000 4,000 m IFVIFW 9009r,'rUtUIC 2005 Bowmanville 44 Newcastle Lake Ontario I.Im • Clarington has experienced rapid population growth in the two last decades • Population has slightly aged • Housing stock has grown at a fast pace in the past 20 years (4.6% annual vs. 1.7% in Ontario) • Low density has been the predominant housing type (single and semi detached homes) in Clarington — 79% of building permits in the last 7 years are for low-density dwellings • Orono and rural areas have experienced minimal growth FFICIAL RFVIfW toartyed+n' Olt susDIVtslo VUXI M I-IMITED NAVE - VTOUMt IRE DEVELOP/V i %* SmutbIV ISION WITH 100 rb"%"S IkUD FACILITATE TM/ OF t'NVR�N STREET BETWEEN TN COVRZ ANfl ST_ GEORGE ST_ �\`E S`�-200S—QQ07 Clarington Leading fhe Way / iFl RFC ('papacy ma '!- — �- 11 years of land supply committed Most growth is projected for 3 major urban areas =' 7 • Low density continues to dominate Tyler e • Bowmanville will continue to dominate a O M a m O IX 0* Fsms I:�I Lake Ontario O1 p E.M i.w Muricipdry d Clvng n'• �� W 6 s e W r W 000 a 0- m pitlW BY'.EO _ �O DW CrrMl.Nwwibr6,2M dp.NM.o v v o � ° 0 a«n MM.mco..rr.a M.•.M.pnud o 'o tC Street E 0-j o J n Rd 7 Cldrungton A mcl- r.}aGnt tke Nin vprIEW XUncommitted Greenfield a VS. Committed Subdivision Areas Local Road Arterial Road Higtmay Proposed 407 Link t� Regional Corridor © Clarington Municipal Boundary Urban Boundary O Built Boundary Town&Villa Centre L..1 9e Major Waterbody Environmental Protection - Green Space - Waterfront Greenway 0 ROPA 128 Urban Boudary Expansion Uncommitted Greenfield Committed Subdivisions "TM mvu ol.11 E.M i.w Muricipdry d Clvng n'• W s e r W 000 0 1.000 2.000 3.000 M.p CndW By:bFO pitlW BY'.EO / DW CrrMl.Nwwibr6,2M dp.NM.o DILION FYD t:.GIS V W4W .12.—% M.ppMywalYryr.ra_nlxoo awsut:ttnc a«n MM.mco..rr.a M.•.M.pnud W _i.i® �! Part 2 - How has Clarington performed to date - �F,/ ,3 Residential FIf 16 t ► r it t% %av-14 Part 2 - How has Clarington performed to date - Residential Part 2 - How has Clarington performed to date - Residential 1 n , �I1 Is JM- P 1=3- �i�i r• -M , d. 71"E 1 � nq r; Men T I'T W Part Z - How has Clarington performed to date - Intensification ri ► r % k %x MOM- w � i Part 2 - How has Clarington performed to date - Intensification f I•• FFICIAL F A,.fwm; Claringtoll 1r Jhng(JW Will Solina °C cr Q �i L, ssion Rd 6 VCOrtct Mite ell ::r' W $ Co era Hampton a m f S Taunton Road to °w J o r $ � V � � g ; f � 'a 8 Bowmanville a a a � m t - t / 0 0 ° ,!q7 C,OUIIC@ Bloor a e N Once on Street E s a 4M01,'1 Newcastle ( *' _` I Village a e s 0 1A00 7.000 4A00 Wilmot Creek ciiI1,1ngton 4rw,,F"` • Large blocks of single use residential on edges • Employment not connected to residential or transit (except in Courtice) • 11 year supply of committed single family residential • Car based • Limited transit • Green urban separators/ lakefront are strong amenity rhr Wav Average Land Use Distribution Land - Distribution Residential 68% Non-Residential 7% Roads and Sidewalks 25% Total 100% s• f=Rr Average Density Predominant urban form: Few open spaces ` "*single family/use • Little commercial ' • Inefficient roads • Lack of connections •Car based . Plop-Residentsal • Not very walkable to Resident4al Roads amenities Undevelopabw Areas • Low density Without concerted effort, will continue to develop as single use, low density... the ClariWonton LeWa� y . Part 2 - How Has Clarington Performed to Date - Discussion I u Two scenarios explored to date ✓ Both protect natural heritage, agriculture and urban separators ✓ Both include urban expansions from ROPA 128 ✓ Both meet Provincial projection targets ✓ Both build on recommendations of OPA including centres and corridors ✓ Both have common employment lands (existing) W&O"'U01 PLAN RFVIFW Caopweoo I F_ Clarington LeWj"dw Rby Existing Density a F ppp- ---Mdgd Z Ism - Uncommitted Lands 00; —4 Courtice Mai n St. Bloor St. 1�1 0 rw ]k -00, 00, �O Courtice Road Areas of Major Change *Centres and Corridors *Committed and uncommitted lands Areas of Major Change • Some opportunities for unique sustainable growth in uncommitted areas —_7 - King St East Poll •Centres and Corridors *Committed and uncommitted lands Less potential for new sustainable Greenfield communities • Greatest change in density and character Areas of Major Change Downtown Newcastle r • Designated/uncommitted areas — plan for sustainable greenfield developments including local nodes and corridors * intensification — Build on local amenities, opportunities and constraints • Intensification — Consider change in mix and densities over time to enable graduated achievement of GD ( & protect stable areas) irR'IF'VIFW� Clarington ('u7rfvWfoOw'jYhuci l:vrfmd the i4u7 * Build attractiveness of employment areas (transit, design, prestige character, public realm, phasing) * Sustainable design/guidelines in OPA *Add Transit oriented design details in nodes/corridors .ft. F HCL\L PLAN Clarhigto» REVIEW C mf w 0 LMr If Utu.'r feuding Ik.,wav I J.Easit'6%0lliin bury yG i SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPk4-Tr EVALUATION SYgmt SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION SYSTEM DaArr Ocromit 7,2009 loe woe �s 1 � DR1F7- • + Pail k - Ei1Si��TW1llllIIbUT)/ G1 USTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION SYSTEM 'Mixed Usc Required . Plan design provides that all new residential dwellings within 400 m walking distance of at least 2 of the following amenities: Educational Facilities, Entertainment, • Government services or other civic buildings, • Offices, Retail Uses/Commercial Convenience, • Medical facilities, Recreational facilities. NEW Enable SDG in OPA that provides checklist for sustainable design (energy, waste, water, transportation, streets, buildings, etc.) clarington L-Wd," *Complete secondary plans for larger areas • Develop policies to promote compact, mixed use transit supportive communities * Higher densities than existing * Enhance physical design * Improve connections among areas and to employment * Build local nodes and corridors * Encourage greater housing mix �FFiciAL PLAN HFVIFW comp us 0 our,'Futu'r Clafiggtoll 1ruJing thr Wuy k-aam Main St. Areas of Major Change • More moderate short term densities along corridors • Focus on immediate intensification opportunities • Uncommitted areas at slightly lower densities Courtice Town Courtice Road Bloor St. f j, •Centres and Corridors *Committed and uncommitted lands I A Areas of Major Change Areas of Major Change *Committed and uncommitted lands 1 The evaluation framework is divided into five principles, each one containing a set of indicators: • Create complete, healthy and sustainable communities; • Protect the Natural Heritage; • Maintain Clarington's Community Character; • Obtain Balanced growth; and, • Achieve Sustainable Transportation and Efficient Infrastructure Investment. MW J5N rF L IC�i\L �` '" Clal'Illgtoll 1rw7i kV I*.Nap 9: Part 3 — Accommodating Growth - Discussion 0 I