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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-063-13 Clarington REPORT PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: November 12, 2013 Resolution#: °5, a' I By-law#: Report#: PSD-063-13 File#: PLN 31.16 Subject: PROPOSED NEWCASTLE VILLAGE CENTRE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD-063-13 be received; 2. THAT the Proposed Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines (October, 2013), be adopted; 3. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-063-13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: ' � Reviewed by:- --' D vid`J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu, Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer RP/CS/nl 13 Nov., 2013 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 REPORT NO.: PSD-063-13 PAGE 2 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present the final report and process to develop the Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines and to recommend their adoption. Once adopted by Council, the guidelines will become part of the Clarington Official Plan. 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 The boundary of the draft guidelines is the same as the Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan's boundary. The Draft Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines ("Guidelines") area runs along King Avenue and extends from the east side of Foster Creek to 361 King Avenue East on the south-east side of Brookhouse Drive. The Newcastle Village Centre has a unique historic main street character and is the centre of economic, social and cultural activity of Newcastle (Figure 1). GEORGE STREET WES GEORGE STREET EAST H F-IT U - - Urban Design y GRAHAM CT - Guidelines Area a Z N u __ F WILMOT STREE K K RESNIK DR z OATLEYC 1,7~z Z N _ r j W Q MALLENGERCT KING AVENUE WEST KING AVENUE EAST W F j N 0 N J�_ W HAR_M_ER DRIVE EMILY ST W _ EMILY ST E ? _ W W -� _ - N - Z - = N 0 !n-'--- 0 � Z c o _ LU D > W U Z Y m v m CUTLER DR = g -- BLOOM AV Figure 1 - Newcastle Village Centre Draft Urban Design Guidelines Area 2.2 The Guidelines were prepared following Council's direction regarding the need to formalize design requirements for the development community in order to protect and enhance the unique character of the area. This need was further reinforced when projects such as Shoppers Drug Mart and No Frills were developed prior to the introduction of these urban design guidelines. 2.3 The proposed Guidelines will assist the Municipality and developers to facilitate proposals which enhance the historic character of existing development and achieve municipal expectations regarding urban design. The Guidelines are contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-063-13. REPORT NO.: PSD-063-13 PAGE 3 3. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION 3.1 In an effort to solicit community feedback on what the public would like to see in future developments, planning staff presented the proposed Guidelines to: • the Newcastle Community Improvement Plan Community Liaison Group on April 25, 2013; • the Newcastle Business Improvement Area Association on May 9, 2013; and • the Clarington Heritage Committee on June 18, 2013. 3.2 In addition, on September 25, 2013, the Municipality hosted a Public Information Session at the Newcastle Community Hall to give the community the opportunity to provide comments on the Draft Guidelines. It was advertised in the Clarington This Week and the Orono Times newspapers. Notice of the Public Information Session was also mailed to the interested parties list, and was also announced in the Planning Services E-Update newsletter and on the Municipal website. a aw, a Figure 2 - Newcastle Village Centre Draft Urban Design Guidelines Area Public Public Information Information Session September 25, 2013 3.3 The following list summarizes the comments received by staff through the community consultation process: • Agree with having two distinct districts • Consider extending the Village Centre's boundary • Consistently apply the guidelines throughout the Village Centre • Homogeneous buildings are not desirable • Prioritize Gateway improvements • Include accessibility guidelines • Discourage only residential uses along the East District • Protect residential areas • Encourage the designation of more properties in the Historic District • Promote active streets with entrances accessible from King Avenue • Improve connectivity from the residential areas to King Avenue east along the East District though path systems REPORT NO.: PSD-063-13 PAGE 4 • Provide transportation related improvements • Concerns with future redevelopment of the existing fire hall and drainage issues. Currently GO buses turn around on that site generating noise and air pollution. • Improve the appearance of the Buster's building The comments received have been incorporated into the proposed Guidelines (See Attachment 3 —Table 2 — Planning Policy Context) 4. NEWCASTLE VILLAGE CENTRE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 4.1 The proposed Guidelines have been structured in two parts: Part A— Background: Contains the introduction and role of the guidelines, the area location, policy and planning context and existing conditions. Part B — Urban Design Guidelines Section: Contains the guidelines for the Historic Downtown District, the East District and General Guidelines for all Properties. 4.2 The Newcastle Village Centre is the focal point of economic, social and cultural activity in Newcastle Village. It provides a broad mix of retail, living, and amenity choices to the community. Urban Design Guidelines are fundamental to areas of special identity such as the Newcastle Village Centre, The Guidelines will: • Help to preserve and enhance the unique heritage character of the Village Centre; • Encourage redevelopment at increased densities; • Promote quality urban design; • Establish an eastern gateway to the village; • Implement the policies of Amendment 77 to the Clarington Official Plan and the Newcastle Village Secondary Plan; and • Provide the development community with clear expectations regarding urban design. 4.3 The proposed Guidelines have been guided by Provincial and Regional policy and planning directions, the urban design policies of the Clarington Official Plan, Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan and the goals and objectives of the Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan. The guidelines have also been guided by applying urban design principles and community input such as land use, compatibility, connectivity, public realm characteristics, heritage conservation, and sustainability. REPORT NO.: PSD-063-13 PAGE 5 The proposed Guidelines illustrate approaches to development within the Village Centre. The current Official Plan, Newcastle Village Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law 84-63 are not affected by the guidelines. They allow for flexibility as they are intended to complement the policies of the Official Plan and regulations of the Zoning By-law. 4.4 The Newcastle Village Centre can be viewed as two districts (Figure 3): The Historic Downtown District and the East District. The Historic Downtown District The Historic Downtown district extends from the east side of Foster Creek to 97 King Avenue East on the south side and 106 King Avenue East on the north side, east of Beaver Street. The Historic Downtown district contains 34 heritage properties. The district includes architectural styles from periods such as the Classical Revival, Neo- Georgian and Georgian. GEORGE STREET WES GEORGE STREET EAST -T_ U Urban Design GRAHAM CT - Guidelines Area -- z O F WILMOT STREET RESNIK DR O O -- z H z 4OATLEY � � K Z N 2 ALLENGER CT HISTORIC DOWNTOWN > DISTRICT � THE EAST DISTRICT KING AVENUE WEST KING AVENUE EAST O N _ T(n TTT W HARMER DRIVE -d Uj EMILY ST W EMILY ST E ? - w W N o LLJ U) F_ LLJ )CUTLER W O - Z Y m U _j m DR Q_ 9 __ g m BLOOM AV Figure 3 - Newcastle Village Districts Plan The district consists of properties characterized by a mixture of retail, residential, community facilities and mixed-uses, the buildings heights being predominantly two storeys. The buildings are close to or at the front and side property lines creating a continuous building wall along the street with very few gaps. This results in a lively and appealing pedestrian space. New development should continue to complement the surrounding scale, mass and architecture with compatible design and materials. Street furniture, street trees and public art are evenly provided along King Avenue West. There is an opportunity to provide streetscape improvements to mark the entrance into the Village Centre and districts from the west. East District The East District extends along King Avenue from 131 King Avenue East on the south side and Newcastle Memorial Park on the north side to 361 King Avenue East on the south, east of Brookhouse Drive and 300 King Avenue East, on the west side of Arthur REPORT NO.: PSD-063-13 PAGE 6 Street. The district is comprised of a mix of commercial, residential, mixed uses and community facility buildings. The buildings are characterized by being further setback from the front and side property lines creating significant gaps along street edge. A small cluster of four properties are identified as heritage resources. Conventional commercial plazas are located on the periphery of the district. The new commercial and institutional developments have incorporated contemporary buildings with compatible designs and site development. There are mature trees and street furniture. There is an opportunity to provide streetscape improvements to mark the entrance to the Village Centre and district from the east. 4.5 The proposed Guidelines are based on the existing urban fabric and building characteristics in the Historic Downtown and East Districts including: Table 1 — Summary of Existing Conditions Characteristics Historic District East District Building Heights and Mainly two storeys One and two storeys Massing Building Setbacks Buildings close to or at the Buildings further from the property line along King property line along King Avenue; Buildings further Avenue and Village from the property line Centre's boundary along the Village Centre's boundary Building Design and Reflective of the building Contemporary and Features age with different interpretations of traditional architectural styles designs Building Materials Traditional building Materials such as brick and materials such as brick stone detailing, wooden and stone, wooden shiplap cladding, siding and shiplap cladding, siding stucco and stucco Parking and Landscaping Mainly located at the rear Mainly located at the front Treatment and side of buildings and and side of the building screened requiring screening Street Edge Mainly continuous street Building further setback wall along King Avenue; from the property lines Gaps in the street wall creating gaps along King along the Village Centre's Avenue and Village boundary Centre's boundary Prominent Intersections, Two prominent One prominent intersection, Gateways and Key Sites intersections and an a gateway with and opportunity for opportunity for streetscape, streetscape, architecture architecture elements elements REPORT NO.: PSD-063-13 PAGE 7 4.6 The Historic Downtown District Urban Design Guidelines Heritage Buildings The buildings identified as Heritage Buildings in the Municipality's cultural heritage resources list, help to define the Village's unique built form and character. These buildings are to be protected and enhanced and adjacent development shall complement and feature these historic structures. The proposed Guidelines provide guidance to maintain the integrity of the original structures and associated landscapes when considering alterations, renovation, additions or repairs to heritage buildings. New Buildings The proposed Guidelines will help to achieve new development which is complementary to views, streetscape, massing, architecture and materials of adjacent heritage resources and structures. New buildings should be designed to enrich the historic nature of the existing context while ensuring the appropriate transition to adjacent residential uses. The exact imitation of older historic styles within the district is discouraged. The proposed guidelines encourage contemporary interpretations of traditional designs. Aflo 9 -��4. m _---f r' Figure 4 - 45 King Avenue East Commercial Building Development Concept in the Historic Downtown District REPORT NO.: PSD-063-13 PAGE 8 4.7 The East District New and Existing Buildings The proposed guidelines will help to enhance the streetscape of the East District by encouraging new development to fill the gaps along the street wall with high quality commercial and mixed-use buildings to create a vibrant and inviting street life while ensuring that new development provides appropriate transitions to adjacent heritage buildings and residential uses. e.l, Figure 5 — 274 King Avenue East Mixed-use Building Development Concept in the East District 4.8 General Guidelines for all Properties The proposed guidelines identify a range of opportunities to improve the overall quality of development and public realm within the Village Centre in terms of rooflines, building materials, signs, lighting, public art, streetscape, parking, landscaping, service areas, private laneways, universal design and prominent intersections and key sites. 5. DISCUSSION 5.1 The Newcastle Village Centre has experienced an increase in development activity over the past few years. The proposed guidelines will provide guidance for development applications; promote quality urban design and protection of the Village Centre's heritage and character. An important role of the guidelines is to suggest ways to accommodate denser development within the Village Centre while retaining and enhancing the character of the Historic Downtown and East districts. 5.2 The guidelines further implement the urban design policies of the Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan and the Clarington Official Plan and illustrate more details in terms of how these policies might be realized within the Village Centre. 5.3 Staff considered the comments from the community, the Newcastle Community Improvement Plan Community Liaison Group, the Newcastle Business Improvement Area Association, and, the Clarington Heritage Committee and made modifications to the proposed Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines (See Table 1). REPORT NO.: PSD-063-13 PAGE 9 5.4 The Guidelines were circulated to the Clarington Engineering Services Department and the Clarington Operations Department. The Clarington Engineering Services Department advised that the existing and proposed recreational trail (Lions Trail), along the creek located west of the Village Centre, merits mention as a valuable pedestrian connection from existing and future residential areas located south and north of King Avenue. The guidelines have been updated to include the Lions Trail pedestrian connection to section 3.4 Street Character. Engineering Services Department also noted that many of the transportation related issues dealing with vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian movements in the area will be addressed through the Clarington Transportation Master Plan (CTMP). The CTMP will provide recommendations to allow the Municipality's transportation network to accommodate growth and the needs of our existing residents, businesses and visitors. In addition the Engineering Services Department is undertaking a Streetscape Study for Newcastle which will leverage much of the work developed in these Design Guidelines and will develop a plan for the improvement of the public realm in the Downtown core. The Streetscape Study has commenced and will be completed early in 2014. The Clarington Operations Department advised that they would like to know the details of the costs, maintenance, and design of the gateways. They also would like to know if the creation of public gathering places mentioned in the guidelines would be on private property. The main gate features will be located off road behind sidewalks but may be supplemented with standard street furniture in the boulevard area. Details of the gateway features will be further discussed in the upcoming streetscape study. Through the site plan process the Municipality will promote public gathering spaces such as the amenity space located in the Massey building. Some of the comments received like site specific concerns, the transportation comments and moving the GO bus turning areas will be dealt with through other studies and/or processes. 6. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable 7. CONCLUSION 7.1 It is recommended that the proposed Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines (Attachment 1 to Report PSD-063-13) be adopted. REPORT NO.: PSD-063-13 PAGE 10 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: (Place an "X" in the box for all that apply) x Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure x Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Ruth Porras Attachments: Attachment 1 — Draft Newcastle Village Urban Design Guidelines (October 2013) Attachment 2 — Table 1- Comments and Recommendations List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Clarington Heritage Committee c/o Faye Langmaid Newcastle Village CIP Implementation Liaison Group c/o Myno Van Dyke Newcastle BIA c/o Marni Lewis Newcastle BIA c/o Theresa Vanhaverbeke Newcastle Ratepayers Association c/o Marion Saunders Newcastle Village and District Historical Society c/o Deborah Leslie Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce c/o Tom Ujfalussy Alan Harris Robert Scott Marilla and Willy Hjorngaard Jeany Barrett Sheila Hall J. Huard Marilyn and Vern Kent Rene Lamontagne Henry Taub Marg Maskel Bob Malone Pearle and Dave Rickard Jean and Glenn Allin Dave Eastman and Sue White Ross and Marion Allin Val Binna and Jean Maurice Comar Mel McArthur Ed Vanhaverbeke Doug Holweg Paul Halminen Keith Seaboyer Margaret Zwart Ir r- M or New stle-- dad` i�• .• ' � -•'�: �.. .. Village Municipality of Clarington Urban Design Guidelines Planning Services Department-Community Planning and Design p October-2013 Draft m M O D D v o rn M w Z w N TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTA— BACKGROUND............................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 THE ROLE OF THE NEWCASTLE VILLAGE CENTRE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES ...................................... 1 2.0 CONTEXT.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.1 THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA ........................................................................................................... 2 2.2 PLANNING AND POLICY CONTEXT..................................................................................................................... 3 3.0 STUDY AREA EXISTING CONDITIONS........................................................................................................................... 5 3.1 THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT.............................................................................................................. 5 ClassicalRevival..................................................................................................................................................... 8 Neo-Georgian ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Georgian ............................................................................................................................................................... 10 3.2 THE EAST DISTRICT........................................................................................................................................... 11 3.3 EXISTING BUILDING HEIGHTS .......................................................................................................................... 13 3.4 STREET CHARACTER......................................................................................................................................... 14 Historic Downtown District - King Avenue West.................................................................................................... 14 East District — King Avenue East........................................................................................................................... 15 Historic Downtown - Connections ......................................................................................................................... 15 EastDistrict - Connections.................................................................................................................................... 16 3.5 PROMINENT INTERSECTIONS, GATEWAYS AND KEY SITES OPPORTUNITIES............................................... 17 PART B — URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES .................................................................................................................................. 19 4.0 NEWCASTLE VILLAGE CENTRE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES............................................................................... 19 General Guidelines for Development within the Newcastle Village Centre........................................................... 19 4.1 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT.................................................................................................................... 19 4.1.1 Approach to Heritage Buildings............................................................................................................................. 19 GeneralGuidelines ............................................................................................................................................... 19 HistoricFeatures................................................................................................................................................... 19 Building Components - Windows, Doors, Porches................................................................................................ 20 Roofs, Cornices and Parapets .............................................................................................................................. 22 HistoricMaterials................................................................................................................................................... 23 Additions ............................................................................................................................................................... 23 4.1.2 Approach to New Buildings................................................................................................................................... 25 Generalguidelines................................................................................................................................................ 25 Heightand Massing .............................................................................................................................................. 25 BuildingSetbacks.................................................................................................................................................. 28 FagadeComposition and Articulation.................................................................................................................... 28 Windowsand Doors.............................................................................................................................................. 29 4.2 EAST DISTRICT................................................................................................................................................... 30 4.2.1 Approach to New and Existing Buildings............................................................................................................... 30 GeneralGuidelines ............................................................................................................................................... 30 Heightand Massing .............................................................................................................................................. 31 BuildingSetbacks.................................................................................................................................................. 31 BuildingDesign ..................................................................................................................................................... 32 BuildingDesign ..................................................................................................................................................... 32 4.3 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL PROPERTIES .............................................................................................. 33 Roofscape............................................................................................................................................................. 33 BuildingMaterials.................................................................................................................................................. 35 Signsand Lighting ........................................................................................................................................................... 36 Streetscape........................................................................................................................................................... 36 PublicArt............................................................................................................................................................... 37 Parkingand Landscape Treatment....................................................................................................................... 37 PrivateLaneways.................................................................................................................................................. 38 Servicingand Utilities............................................................................................................................................ 39 Accessibility .......................................................................................................................................................... 39 Prominent Intersections, Gateways and Key Sites Opportunities ......................................................................... 40 PARTC — ATTACHMENTS.......................................................................................................................................................... 42 1. Urban Design Principles — Site Development Criteria, Amendment 77, Sections 10.4.9.1, 10.4.9.2 and Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan, Section 11. ......................................................................................................... 42 2. Historic Downtown District - Commercial Building Demonstration ........................................................................ 44 3. East District — Mixed-use Building Demonstration................................................................................................. 45 REFERENCES.............................................................................................................................................................................. 46 Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 1 1 PART A - BACKGROUND 1.0 INTRODUCTION These guidelines will implement the policies in Section 11 of the Newcastle Village Secondary Plan and the general The Newcastle Village Centre is one of Clarington's most principles and site development criteria in Sections 10.4.9.1 celebrated focal points that defines the historic roots of the and 10.4.9.2 of Amendment 77 to the Clarington Official Municipality. For Newcastle residents, the Village Centre Plan, (see Attachment 1). provides a year-round destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, and provides spaces for community and cultural activities. Urban Design Guidelines are a 1.1 The Role of the Newcastle Village Centre Urban fundamental component in protecting areas of special Design Guidelines identity such as the Newcastle Village Centre. The Urban Design Guidelines will help to achieve the following The purpose of the Urban Design Guidelines is to facilitate objectives outlined in the Secondary Plan (Sections 3.1, 3.4, development proposals and enhance the character of the 3.5): village. It also provides guidance for the evaluation of development proposals. The Urban Design Guidelines shall • To preserve and enhance the unique character of the be used in conjunction with the Secondary Plan, the urban Village Centre as a heritage main street, design policies of the Official Plan and other site specific • To provide for redevelopment of the Village Centre with requirements. All development proposals will be expected to emphasis on increased densities, quality urban design follow and implement these guidelines. and heritage preservation; and • To establish an eastern gateway to the Village Centre. F Ia. Photograph 1: King Street looking to the west, Jack Gordon Collection Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 1 2 2.0 CONTEXT 2.1 The Urban Design Guidelines Area The Newcastle Village Centre runs along King Avenue and heritage character and is identified as the functional and extends from the east side of Foster Creek to 361 King symbolic centre of economic, social and cultural activity of Avenue East on the south-east side of Brookhouse Drive. The Newcastle. The area subject to the Newcastle Village Centre Newcastle Village Centre has a unique main street and Urban Design Guidelines is identified on Map 1. X P717 p Q a d Q.-,e LANE' -w 9Q r•� ', . _ O �f W GE©X2 E 5T VI( ZGE R- ST E GEORGE ST E GRAHAM CT'_ e. L / WILMOT TREET._ y f . i. M I L' / - -- rn OATLEY CT Q BE4 F . _gym .° i, � V + ;, I�a CHALLENGERI a r - € T - KING AVENU.E_W ST .a KING AVENL1 EAST KING AVEN E EAST �y � _ - HARMER'DRIVE i ; y w EMILY ST W ~ L rn .� w- w Ji —.W rn�.> {i O z w -BLOOMAVE Q ` J' '1 - 1� A W `� t Y > m CAR LINE ST W w C,QROLINE ST,R. > 5A v .� o r — w L c i• w CAKING DRIVE iJ, _J 2 z RAMEY ST 7 O I FnVdnens t a U _ I , Map 1 — Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Area, Source: Municipality of Clarington Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 13 2.2 Planning and Policy Context The Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines are 2.2.3.7 0, OPA 77 Section 10.4.9.2 d), Section 5A.4.3g),h) i)); guided by Provincial and Regional policies and planning directions, the policies of Amendment 77 to the Clarington 0 Enforcing good urban design principles (Durham Official Plan (OPA 77), Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Regional Official Plan, Section 8.2.1 d)); Plan (NVCSP), and the goals and objectives of the Newcastle o Integrating public art in new development OPA 77 Village Community Improvement Plan (CIP) include the Section 5A.3.3b), c)); following: o Creating urban environments that favour pedestrian • An appropriate mix of uses, housing and employment traffic and public transit areas (Durham Regional Official (PPS Section 1.1.1 b), Growth Plan Section 2.2.3.7 b), Plan, Section 8A.1.2 c)); Durham Regional Official Plan, Section 8.2.1 b), OPA 77 o Supporting common vehicular access and internal lanes Section 10.4.9.1 a), Section 5A.4.3 d)); (OPA 77 Section 10.4.9.2 g); • Promoting intensification and redevelopment within built- o Providing an active street life (OPA 77 Section 10.4.9.1 up areas (PPS Section 1.1.3.5); b), Section 10.4.9.2 b), h), Section 5A.4.3 c), d)) • Providing complete communities with a diverse mix of o Creating high quality landscape treatment (OPA 77 land uses (Growth Plan Section 2.2.2 h)); Section 10.4.9.2 0, NVCSP Section 11.3a)); • Encouraging a compact urban form which is transit- o Encouraging building and fagade articulation (OPA 77 supportive (Durham Regional Official Plan, Section 8.2.1 Section 10.4.9.2 e), Section 5A.4.3 e), NVCSP Section a), OPA 77 Section 5A.5); 11.3b)); • Promoting infill, redevelopment and intensification (OPA o Promoting cultural heritage conservation (PPS Section 77 Section 22.3.40); 2.6.1, 2.6.3, Growth Plan Section 4.2.4 e); Durham • Enhancing downtowns and main streets (PPS Section Regional Official Plan, Section 8A.1.2 d); 1.7.1. b)); OPA 77 Section 5A.4.3b); Newcastle Village Community • Protecting established residential areas by having Improvement Plan (CIP) Section 1, Section 2.5), Section policies on transitional built form (Growth Plan Section 22.3.4 g); OPA 77 Section 8.3.2a) to d), 8.3.3, 8.3.4, NVCSP Section 11.4, 11.5)); Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 14 Z o w - o orwc p i — - zw...._.__. w Ud WILMOTSTREET w CO --� OATLEY C_T�/ -1-1 - 1JU L Q Q - m ` CHALLENG I KING AVENUE EAST KING AVENUE EAST i ----- HARMER DRIVE - ULJ EPAiI_Y..T H c NJ w [N91LY ST E LU - -- = —w' - UJ LEGEND u � _W ---_r-- ? aama - Camrrunlly Facility - _Z E W -UU -` �J Clarington Assessment Parcels - --- m _General Commercial Prey Medium Density Residential Q Nawcastlo secondary Plan Boundary mw I— �-named Use Area ro - - Neighbcurhaotl Park - C ROLINE ST TW NE ST E 0 �-stre.aRelatad Cammarr ial Araa - CAR�OLI Map 2 — Land Use Schedule in the Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan, Source: Municipality of Clarington The Village Centre Secondary Plan (Map 2) contains six The Zoning By-law 84-63 divides the Newcastle Village designations: Community Facility, General Commercial Centre into three general zoning categories: Area, Medium Density Residential, Mixed Use Area, Environmental Protection, Urban Residential, and Neighbourhood Park and Street-Related Commercial Commercial. Within these zone categories there are 19 Areas. The Urban Design Guidelines will consider a exception zones related to site specific amendments that variety of anticipated responses to redevelopment of have occurred over time. Permitted heights within the different, scales, intensities and land uses within and residential zone range between 10.5 metres and 14 along the Village boundary. metres. Permitted heights within the commercial zone range between 8 metres and 12 metres. The Urban Design Guidelines are intended to complement the regulations of the Zoning By-law. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 15 3.0 STUDY AREA EXISTING CONDITIONS The Newcastle Village Centre can be viewed as two distinct districts as illustrated in the Newcastle Village District Plan - Map 3, the Historic Downtown District and the East District. 3.1 The Historic Downtown District w F Y EN N,E w G ST Wj _, E ,R, E-S - E-•J,2GE�T,E_�_ �''J •I ti _ Y � NIL-M T TEET N w J_ � ~ •,. •ATLEY C3 w HIS7TORIC�'DOVUNT_y`QV1/N; TIHELE� dTDISJT,RIC�T T ,KING AVEN _ _ - KING AVENUE EAST - .� DISTRICTKIN�i:AV.ENU,E--EAST �- _ _ r 41-- - 1 t L 6 Ij wEMILY STW,w. _0 E ILY�STE F- I y - z m Y ,w [ — w ' - _l ,N 3 Y w _ z" c ❑ - 'y m - y :O z'. .w"BLOOM,AVE� >l J, m C R LI__ES W' -�C ' L s. i> �> � -' g tp❑. - • �m .,� A ING ilk_E g_ - is' ;ox RAVEY ST—t '� 4fU S 10 1 Im Map 3 - Newcastle Village District Plan The Historic Downtown District extends from the east contribute to the overall character of the Village Centre. side of Foster Creek to 97 King Avenue East on the south The Municipality encourages the owners of heritage side and 106 King Avenue East on the north side, east of properties to seek designation under the Ontario Heritage Beaver Street. A number of buildings are identified as Act (Newcastle Village Secondary Plan, Section 11.4). Heritage Buildings in the Clarington's cultural heritage The Village's most prominent landmark is the Newcastle resources list. The Historic Downtown District contains 34 Community Hall, a Neo-Georgian style building, which is heritage properties (Map 4). These properties collectively designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. 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Photograph 2 illustrates an Newcastle Village Centre. I- (1) c6 U N O .O 70 D O N D O N N 4 U N PIA 7 � N to m 0 O 0 (6 : N N N L 0 70 N Q D N O 4- (6 >, to N O� (6 O N E 0) E N E U N N OL 0 N 0 U L D E � �. � U (6 • - (6 U N 0 O -a E F N (6 _0 U > � •U N 0 0 L — N to 01 U (6 U O O-0 N L O U A L N 0 (6 =- O) O 70 (6 4-- �_ N O O (6 U O O O O L o U to to — U N • O O N O N> 0) (U6 O �_ = O L U L (D Z3 0 L Q 0) Y LO c6 a) m U O 0) O IA N Q N (6 to 0 0-0 ON 0 X Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 1 8 Classical Revival The building located at 4/16 King Avenue East was built This building exhibits architectural elements of Classical around 1865 and was used as a mixed use building. The Revival architecture in its roof line with return eaves, and building contains commercial uses on the ground floor heavily detailed cornicing as shown on the picture below. with bedrooms above. The building hosted the Newcastle Most of the original exterior architectural elements of this Village post office at the corner from 1880 until 1923. building have remained unchanged over the past 148 years. i r , fi7 too ' t r- - Roof line with return eaves Heavily detailed cornicing Bay windows Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 19 Neo-Georgian The Newcastle Village Community Hall located at 20 King Architectural features include the slate roof and the clock Avenue East was built in 1923 as a Neo-Georgian brick tower with the slate spire. The symmetry and fine stone and stone building. Georgian buildings presented detailing on the front elevation, the cloister on the west elongated, symmetrically balanced fapades. side and the palladian windows are among the many architectural elements of this designated building (Photograph 4). r Photograph 4: Neo-Georgian Clock tower with slate spire Elongated, symmetrically balanced fapades with stone detailing Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 110 Georgian Typical of the style, is the emphasis on the front The original house located at 59 Mill Street North is a well entrance, with its panelled front door, fine unpedimented proportioned side gabled three bay Georgian. It is entablature and sidelights. Its wooden shiplap cladding is assumed to be built around 1856. Important features of incised vertically at regular intervals to give the the building are the return eaves, the deep frieze below appearance of cut stone. This is a rare architectural the cornice, and the large windows with simple wooden element as it was only occasionally used in Ontario. mouldings and sills. Porch, verandah and dormers were added after 1878 (Queen Anne influence 1880-1910) (Photograph 5). 111 ;;�•' .� - �', ; , _. °�.` Photograph 5: Georgian aahied tnree bays i Qr,rman Returned eaves Deep freeze below the cornice ILcaiije aviijouvvs vviui simple wooden moulding aiw saes Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 111 3.2 The East District The East District extends along King Avenue from 131 District is comprised of a mix of one-storey and two- King Avenue East on the south side and Newcastle storey buildings. It contains a mix of commercial, Memorial Park on the north side to 361 King Avenue East residential, mixed uses and community facility uses (See on the south-east side of Brookhouse Drive and 300 King Map 5). The district also exhibits developments with more Avenue East, on the west side of Arthur Street. The East recent commercial and community facility buildings and a few existing residential buildings (Photograph 6-7). Photograph 6: Commercial Use — Plaza 361 King Avenue East 1 , Photograph 7: Community Facility— Library, 150 King Avenue East Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 112 - - — A S.LA�IE— GEORGE ST W yL Z GEORGE ST E GEORGE ST E O -- w — ---- "� \ - 2 _- �I, X I L_ I ¢ LEGEND n w o� >I— N � Z _—��� � _Mixed Use Buildings O. Q u)' w _ _ u Commercial Buildings _ Residential Buildings gl Community Hall WILMOT ST_I _ _ w� i 0 Community Facility Steams � _ > Otihty Clar'ngton Assessment Parcels vii 1 .lam L—w. Catholic Church w L No Frills L::Y, Vacant � �Distrct Boundaries LL _J l- �— .r Library O— i �_ f7 L_ _ i v\ I +��"'"' L CHALLENGER CT _ r New Plaza NGAVENUE W ST ; T KING AVENUE EAST KING,AVENUE E_A HARMER DRIV Foodland - — — W EMILY ST E \ — ¢ F- — — i Senior Residence THE EAST DISTRICT HISTORIC DOWNTOWN New Shoppers DISTRICT D w CK —! ` N- w� h wl —! w� z �_ Y BLOOM AVE i o CAROLINE ST VV — CAROLINE ST E¢— l o _� _g 1- -I m w' w J fy Map 5 – Newcastle Village Existing Land Use, Source: Municipality of Clarington Conventional commercial plazas are located on the these properties are identified as heritage buildings, two periphery of the Village Centre with a new commercial have been converted to commercial and mixed use plaza at the southeast corner of King Avenue East and buildings (See map 5 for existing land uses). Brookhouse Drive which defines the eastern edge of the commercial area. A small cluster of six properties are located along the south side of King Avenue East; four of f ;r t Photograph 8: Frame Regency Cottage Residence, 153 King Avenue East Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 113 € -�� Photograph 9: Community Facility- Church, 214 King Avenue East Some of the new commercial and institutional Photographs 6-9 illustrate some of the built form and developments have taken into consideration the architectural elements found within the East District. surrounding character, incorporating compatible building massing, horizontal and vertical proportions, materials 3.3 Existing Building Heights and colours into the contemporary design. Some of the new buildings have incorporated simplified historic The existing buildings vary little in height with the majority architectural elements such as non-elaborated rooflines, being one to two storeys high (Map 6). The building dormers, gabled roof forms, pediments, and towers. heights are predominantly two storeys in the Historic Facade elements are generally simple in shape and Downtown District and a mix of one-storey and two- treatment with plain versions of historic architectural storey buildings in the East District. The existing policies elements such as eaves, cornices, palladian windows, provide direction for increasing the heights of buildings bay windows, lintels, trims, sills and keystones. within the Village Centre. An important role of the guidelines is to suggest ways to accommodate denser Site development design responds to modern development within the Village Centre while retaining and requirements such as the need to accommodate parking enhancing the character of the Historic Downtown and areas, provide compatible development and mitigate land East Districts, and in areas where the districts transition use related impacts. from commercial to residential uses (Map 7). Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 114 l - GEORGE ST W c GEORGE ST E GEORGE ST E w ----' - =r J `YAP \ W _ Z� IT—IFJ�J -- >� LEGEND ^/ 1 O— 9Q rj. w - —_�•z �n \ J_ Imo.. .../ 1 Storey \\\ H �� ��� 11/2 Storey —Streams ' WILMOT ST a % 2 Storey __ Claricgton Assessment Panels N i 3 Storey ��j Dis7 ct B—daries LL J. Va lo, I=X ' , L_ L. 'KINGAVENUE EAST NG AVEN�T � � � KING AVENUE EAST --t J / — r A� �� HARMER DRI f �ma!�'�y 1 EMI W �I— EMILY ST E HISTORIC DOWNTOWN L J THE EAST DISTRICT DISTRICT p=J —on r—'"� �W V Lu. W. — Z �� m �.— _of •�,r \— 'per Z p, , �1 —ran w� w z I Y BLOOM AVE _ CAROLINE ST W d CAROLINE ST E wa' K I O' Map 6 - Existing Building Heights, Source: Municipality of Clarington 3.4 Street Character u ."w . Streets can be broken into several categories with varying levels of public engagement. Below is a !` breakdown of different streetscapes. Historic Downtown District - King Avenue West ' w The Historic Downtown District along King Avenue West contains mixed use and commercial buildings with some community facility and residential buildings. A variety of shops and offices are found within the district and apartments above stores overlooking the street. Most of j the buildings are close to or at the property line and there . is a continuous building wall along the street with very few gaps resulting in a lively and appealing pedestrian Photograph 10: King Avenue West Existing street wall Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 115 space. Street furniture, street trees and public art are evenly provided along King Avenue West. East District— King Avenue East The East District along King Avenue East exhibits mixed use and commercial buildings with a few residential buildings. Within this district setbacks are farther from the property lines creating significant gaps in the streetscape. This area also has mature trees and less street furniture. Photograph 11: King Avenue East setbacks Historic Downtown - Connections setback from the property lines. There are mature street trees which enhance the character of these local streets North Street/Baldwin Street, Church Street, Mill Street and should be preserved. Development on lands located and Beaver Street provide north/south connections for abutting these streets across from residential uses need residential areas to King Avenue West. Enhancing and to incorporate transitional, site and building treatment. maintaining the pedestrian environment of these street connections will continue to contribute to the vitality of Private laneways run on the south side of King Avenue King Avenue West. The existing and proposed between Baldwin Street and Church Street facilitating the recreational trail (Lions Trail), along the creek located movement between adjoining residential and commercial west of the Village Centre provides a valuable pedestrian properties. On the north side, the laneways connect connection from residential areas to King Avenue West. North Street and Mill Street. There is an opportunity to extend private lanes connecting North Street, Mill Street Emily Street, Wilmot Street, Baldwin Street/North Street to Beaver Street on the north side of King Avenue and to and Beaver Street serve as a buffer between residential extend the private lane connecting Baldwin Street and areas located along the Newcastle Village Centre's Church Street to Mill Street on the south side of King Historic District boundary. The properties along this Avenue (See Map 7). boundary mainly contain residential buildings which are � _ ¢ M 0- % .g a 70 5 U E .$ D E n 2 � ƒ E ¢ 4 . � � � 0 > ¢ PIA w c 0 2 @ c c 0 U u � B ■ ■ W ¢ -0 E -0 ¢ _0 _ ¢ J 2 ¢ ¢ E E m �_ M o ®® E o ¢ 0 n 7 � q % LU -0 .g 7 m (D - -0 .q O �: �@ 0- n¢ > > LU k z 0 o (D $ 2 2 E § > 0 o 0- 0 .> -0 E a) ® ui % § � 2 7 m 0 0 0- j E 2 o cn 0 0 o � (D r-- -0 ƒ % a n ¢ m ¢ 04_ m 7 2 2@ 1)$ LU kc§7gE@7 2 2 > n 2 o ® E � k C: 0 cn § / Z3 ./ 0 E ¢ ® C/) D 4-- k Um3 2 o ¢ -0 E -0 E ¢ 7 E n E m m � ¢ 7 � D LU .g 7 m (D - -0 .q .@ m 0-0 0- n¢ m / > LU k > ¢ o (D o CO 2 E > 0 o < (D M w ¢ E 2 E_ ® § q > 0 E � 0 0 o % $ E E ƒ % a o o E 2 2 @ n e kc§7gE@7 2 > n 2 o ® E C / m 0- @ @ E m R 0 (D E� E 2 C/) D ° 2 � § m ¢ 7 .> 7 � > E: E's 3 k 0- 3 2 o C: 7 (D C/) : E w E 2 7 (D C/) � � _ � U � � � � 2 0 0 � 0- � 0 . ¢ E E 0 0 E q (D _0 ¢ � 7 (D C/) � � � � � 2 0 0 � � _ \ /�,_ 7 / C/) � E k 7 (D C/) 2!, .E w L6 � � � 2 0 0 � � ¢ _ E ¢ k 2 E 2 E @ ¢ (D C/) ¢ > n ¢ m � � � � 2 0 0 � � Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 117 Photograph 16: Photograph 17: Laneway-Baldwin Street and Church Street Potential laneway-Church Street and Mill Street potential 3.5 Prominent Intersections, Gateways and Key Sites Opportunities The Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan (Section community. Of particular importance are the views 4.6) identifies three intersections which Council deems to towards the Newcastle Community Hall which must be have important visual significance for the community. The maintained from all approaching streets. intersections of King Avenue with Baldwin Street/ North Street to the west and King Avenue with Brookhouse There is also an opportunity to create a gateway along Drive/ Arthur Street to the east represent significant the area between the Massey building and the Joseph opportunities to mark an entrance into the Village. The Atkinson Parkette to symbolize the entrance to the East intersection of King Avenue with Mill Street is a Cultural District (see Map 7). Streetscape improvements with Heritage area where the Newcastle Village Community special architectural elements and landscaping should Hall and other landmark buildings are located. It is also also be considered at the corners of the intersections of identified as having important visual significance for the King Avenue with North Street/Baldwin Street, and Arthur Street/Brookhouse Drive and along the area between the Massey building and the Joseph Atkinson Parkette. .•' •. �� • • � + �. wig �j ?� i '7� _� W� -if f'd n '� 1 ,4t1a��l• � �� �� � _��■�. ' n. v' iPy .: - - -° >, '`':tea . r� -*q • "any ��' `-'a HISTORIC DOWNTOWN •� {" i�1"� '` AA A :u' � � •1 .�"4�►` C `. r Tai All om= }m ;'k _ 17 A, u■ - Pro ie oss Milial LIP ju "I LEGEND Existing Landmark Building 'j -- Existing Lan.w.y El Key Sites Potential Laneway M Historic Downtown District 00oil Existing Path Pith ,r :�r r 6 _ The East District *46 46 Potential Path Transition fi, Existing Trail Od a4ilr P. 3 1 Proposed Trail Prominent Intersection i"M Cultural Heritage E Existing Public Art �■1 ,r yPyplp„ �'` i , alt '1'i %/ Opportunities I all Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 1 19 PART B - URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 4.0 NEWCASTLE VILLAGE CENTRE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES of openings and architectural features and building General Guidelines for Development within the materials. Newcastle Village Centre o Ensure that alterations, additions, renovations or The following guidelines provide general guidance for repairs to buildings are compatible and consistent development and redevelopment in the Historic with the existing building and surrounding area. Downtown District and the East District (see o Respect changes to heritage buildings which may demonstration renderings in Attachment 2 and 3). have taken place over time and may have some 4.1 Historic Downtown District significance. o Determine features to protect and establish 4.1.1 Approach to Heritage Buildings mitigation measures. A Cultural Heritage Resource The buildings identified as Heritage Buildings in the Impact Assessment will be required for any proposal on or adjacent to a protected heritage resource. Municipality's cultural heritage resources list (see Map 4), help to define the Village's unique built form and Historic Features character. The Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan policies and the Provincial Policy Statement support the o Treat distinctive stylistic features and examples of conservation of heritage resources and associated skilled craftsmanship with sensitivity. landscapes and the provision of quality urban design. o Repair or replace missing architectural features with Alterations, renovation, additions or repairs to heritage an accurate duplication, supported by historic, buildings and infill development will: physical or pictorial evidence. General Guidelines o When reconstruction of elements is impossible, develop a simplified interpretation that should be o Preserve and maintain the built form and landscape similar to comparable features in size, shape, features such as height, scale, rooflines, proportion texture, materials and finish. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 120 Ilt r � 1, — — e r Photograph 18: Photograph 19: Features such as this porch should Proportional openings and original building materials be preserved in order to avoid the need for contribute to the character of the historical structures. replacement in the future. Building Components - Windows, Doors, Porches • Preserve the functional and decorative features of o When replacing a window match a replacement windows such as frame, sash, mullions, glazing, sills window to the original in its design and use materials and moldings. that appear similar to the original. • Preserve the position, number arrangement, size and proportion of historic window openings. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 121 s ry AM -do • _ Photographs 20 and 21: Photograph 22: Preserve the functional and decorative features of windows Preserve the position, number, and size of windows • Preserve the position, and size of decorative o Storefront buildings shall preserve architectural functional features such as door frames, glass elements such as the entrance, display windows, panelling, transoms, and sidelights. kickplate and cornice molding. • When replacing a door match a replacement door to o Maintain the exiting location, shape and porch the original in its design and use materials that details. Missing decorative elements should be appear similar to the original. replaced to match existing elements. • When a historic door is damaged, repair and o Decorative elements that can be restored or repaired maintain its general historic appearance. shall take precedence over replacement. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 122 Q MORTGAGES U - - , A fT6rn .a i Photograph 23: Photograph 24: Traditional commercial storefront with recessed Porch is in proportion with the primary building, entry adds depth and interest which gives a visual balance to the building Roofs, Cornices and Parapets • Preserve and maintain the original roof form and o Reconstruct a missing cornice and/or parapet when original eave depth on the slopped roof of a historic historic evidence is available. building. o When replacing a cornice and/or parapet match a • Retain and repair roof detailing. replacement cornice and/or parapet to the original in • Avoid removing historic roofing material that is in its design and use similar materials to the original. good condition. When replacement is necessary, use materials to match the original. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 123 s � •sr i is,� � ,� __ � -- 4 a Photograph 25-27: Historic evidence and existing condition of roof and cornice detailing at 4/16 King Avenue East. Historic Picture Source: Jack Gordon Collection. Historic Materials • Use the same type of materials and methods of Additions construction to avoid altering the appearance of the o An addition must have proper transition with regard building. to massing, materials, colour, window sizes, • Avoid the removal of original materials that are in alignment of trim elements and character. good condition or that can be restored in place. o An addition should not damage or modify • Employ preventive measures such as rust removal, architecturally important features. caulking, limited paint removal and reapplication of o Make changes on the least visible elevations or paint. Brick and stone that have not been painted away from street view. This will have the least impact historically should not be painted. on the character of the building. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 124 • Additions shall not be made to the front of a historical distance of 3.0 metres to reinforce the street wall building. height and preserve the perception of the historic • The roof of an addition should be in character with scale of the building. the primary building. An addition with a pitched roof o The use of angular planes measured from the on a building with a flat roof is inappropriate. property lines to define setbacks, may be considered • Where additions to buildings exceed the height of to protect the privacy, light and views of adjacent adjacent buildings, the addition height should be properties. setback behind the prevailing fagades a minimum r N f1 Photograph 28 Photograph 29 Photograph 30 Photograph 28: The Massey building renovation and addition works. Source: Gay Co. Photograph 29: The Massey building renovation and minor addition retained and enhanced the heritage features of the exterior fagade. The works included features such as new pre-finished aluminium moulding, aluminium windows, concrete sill to match architectural block colour and new stone sills on the ground floor. Photograph 30: The addition to the building located at the back of the building, maintained the fagade composition and provided amenity areas to relate to the heritage building. The addition contained a stairwell which improved access to the second and third floors, as well as a laundry facility. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 125 y� iii IN --------- - Rendering 1 (Before) and 2 (After): Appropriate alternative approach for additions to commercial buildings 4.1.2 Approach to New Buildings o The height of the street wall should be consistent with buildings in the Historic Downtown District of General guidelines which is, no greater than two storeys. • New development adjacent to heritage properties o Use horizontal and vertical articulation to break up shall be complementary to views, streetscape, large continuous fagades. massing, architecture and materials. o In the case of corner buildings, provide height, • The exact imitation of older historic styles is massing, and articulation to address both street discouraged for new buildings. frontages. • Contemporary interpretations of traditional designs o Corner buildings shall be reinforced and accentuated and details may be considered if they are through vertical massing elements such as towers, distinguishable as being new. variations in material, colour, architectural features • Provide amenity areas that relate and complement and provide a corner entrance. the heritage buildings. o New buildings located in areas where the neighbourhood transitions from commercial to Height and Massing residential buildings shall be compatible in height, o Design new buildings to be consistent with the height scale, building elements and materials to residential and massing of the buildings on the same block. buildings. Existing patterns in building massing include heights, articulated masses and visually interesting skylines. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 1 26 S'Aii WO r v.� --- efri� s wog+T BE SAT I ,. ,g - w I Photograph 31: The new No-frills building is incorporated into the historic downtown by articulating the massing, visual skylines and architectural materials and features, such as brick, stone, an upper cornice throughout the building, keystones, lintels and sills. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 27 O O O D O C7 0 D d 4 ❑ 0 0 Qaomamm 0 .�f Rendering 3: Height, massing, and articulation to address both corners Photograph 32: Corner buildings are reinforced through vertical massing Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 128 o Where new buildings exceed the height of adjacent Building Setbacks buildings, the new building height should be setback • The front fagades of new buildings along King behind the prevailing fagades a minimum distance of Avenue should be positioned at or near to the street 3.0 metres to reinforce the street wall. edge and occupy a significant proportion of the o The use of angular planes measured from the property frontage. property lines to define setbacks, may be considered • The front fagades of new buildings along the to protect the privacy, light and views of adjacent boundary of the Village Centre should be aligned to properties. the average setback of adjacent properties. t. tMift 1 r ;' •� - � _ 157.��1 a MILY-ST W FE w L 1 W LU Photograph 32: Commercial setbacks Photograph 34: Residential setbacks Photograph 35: Commercial and residential setbacks Facade Composition and Articulation Traditionally, buildings contained the following basic vertical and horizontal components: a) A taller ground floor portion: containing the building c) An upper portion: topped by a decorative cornice; entrance, display windows and signage; and b) A middle portion: consisting of two or three storeys d) Modules: that vertically divide the facade of the and having symmetric windows; building into symmetrical arrangements. a) N N M 0- a� O N O N N N U N .. O O U L Q U N ti ('7 L Q O O L c O U Q c O N O 2 cY) Q (6 O O -0 c -- Q) N O Q � O M O U .� U� U O w i i O � N M N N N N O Q) O O M M C-- Q � •i O i OUO M ' rz rz --- x — 0 0 Q� �Q� N (B N Q) .� •O � .O O N O Q O N (B N .� U N C-- Q) N rz N Q N x M� U w O N N O N N i N O O O O O � Q U vi i O (�4i) , U U N p O� U .O 0 Q) M 0 U w N N L � � O O i O �_ c) U M N 0 i O O D C N O C U O U) 2 N O N N 0) co M L � U 0 O U ^0 L LL U U O N Q � (D 0)-o O O ao Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 130 o No less than 75% of the ground floor surface area wresrmsara�.+� �scaw� �R�Ja� ���, uid�slaYY Ye.e_ �-' r�sisawawe�iy..r..i� -- —«----•�— � f,,� q should be dedicated to window and door openings. - o Doorway surrounds should be incorporated into the =� fagades of buildings including sidelights, clear transoms, panels and hardware indicative of the heritage location. '—� o The provision of weather protection in the form of awnings at building entrances and windows is encouraged. Y!�Y! i o The awning should be in character with the building ° and streetscape. Use colours that are compatible with the overall scheme of the fagade. ' — 4.2 East District 4.2.1 Approach to New and Existing Buildings 4 Photograph 40: Window box with unobstructed clear General Guidelines (transparent) glazing from top to button enhances the A large portion of buildings in this area are not historic. corners of the No-Frills building. The window box showcases local historical images of Newcastle. The East District consists of one and two storey buildings, which are a mix of commercial, mixed-use, • Orient main building entrance to the street. residential and community uses. The streetscape has a • Maintain the pattern of recessed entries to buildings. mix of setbacks, with newer buildings set back from the street and traditional buildings closer to the street. The • The size of windows and doors should be in East District is identified as the eastern entry into the proportion to the windows on adjacent buildings. Village Centre and should be emphasized. • The selection of windows and doors in new buildings o The mix of building types and styles should be should be undertaken in a manner that the materials continued. and surrounds are in harmony with adjacent buildings. o New contemporary commercial and mixed-use • Window glass should be transparent to enhance the infill buildings are appropriate. pedestrian realm and the openings should be o Development, infill and redevelopment on or detailed with soldier courses, lintels, keystones and adjacent to heritage designated properties will be sills. subject to the Design Guidelines for the Historic Downtown District. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 1 31 Height and Massing • Buildings should have a minimum height of two storeys. Additional storeys are encouraged. • Buildings higher than two storeys should contain distinctive base, middle and upper sections. • Provide transition in mass such as stepped building forms to provide a more compatible relationship with adjacent buildings. 1 l II i a .. r - - , :<:x• yr,.'.r .' hw-.__^si`:.+. .. 'i;. Photograph 41 : Height of the street wall should be consistent with the buildings in the block Building Setbacks • Encourage new buildings to be sited closer to the o Buildings higher than two storeys should include a street edge along King Avenue East. well-defined base or podium along the street • Align new buildings to the average setback of frontage with upper floors stepping back. adjacent properties along the boundary of the Village o The use of angular planes measured from the Centre. property lines to define setbacks, may be considered to protect the privacy, light and views of adjacent properties. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 132 i _ 4 Photograph 42: Preferred existing setback ,' .r` ' CH v NCING AVE hI ! - Photograph 44: Existing setback Not Desirable IERTURIVE Mhl- Photograph 43: Setback locations Building Design o New corner buildings should be oriented to both • Design new buildings and alterations to street frontages and provide a corner entrance. architecturally complement and enhance the o New buildings should have a defined store front or character of the East District. lobby at grade which extends along the majority of • Use horizontal and vertical articulation to break up the frontage. A minimum 75% of the ground floor large facades, by using coordinated window and surface area should be dedicated to transparent door openings, architectural details, colours, and glass windows and doors. materials. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 133 o The design of buildings located on lands along the boundary of the Village Centre, should appear similar in height and articulation to the neighbouring residential uses. LLU Rendering 4 - East District: Visual horizontal and vertical articulation 4.3 General Guidelines for all Properties Roofscape • New buildings should incorporate architecturally o Rooftop mechanical and HVAC equipment shall be distinctive rooflines with cornices, parapets, dormers, integrated into the design of the building or screened and other elements that contribute to the character of from public view. When screening mechanical units the streetscape. use low walls or fences. The materials and colours of • New buildings with long continuous rooflines should low wall and fences should match the main building be visually broken-up through horizontal and vertical and must maintain appropriate sightlines. articulation. • The use of rooftops for landscaping and amenity space is encouraged. Rooftop uses should not impact the architectural character of the building. The use of guardrails and other furnishings should be set back from the front fagade or parapet. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines • Photograph 45: Existing Rooflines Photograph 46: Photograph 47: Views of rooftop equipment— Not 1 a, f Existing cornices and parapets Desirable Photograph 48: Roofline articulation VW J sue`'•_ •'":-x d I Photograph 49 Desirable rooftop equipment screening Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 135 Building Materials • New buildings and additions should be constructed o Cast iron and pressed metal decorative elements are of materials that contribute to the character of the encouraged for cornices and wood elements for Village Centre. storefronts. • All new developments shall utilize high quality o Materials such as vinyl and metal siding, plastic, building materials and exterior finishes. Avoid concrete block and darkly tinted and mirrored glass materials that will quickly deteriorate, fade or stain. shall be discouraged. • Brick is the predominant fagade material used on o Building material colours should contribute to existing buildings within the Newcastle Village enhance place character and be respectful of Centre. Other materials such as wood, stone and existing structures in the area. Sample palette of stucco have also been used in combination with preferred materials includes brick, stone, wood and other materials. clear glazing. r. Wit OPT ro n r r rr �• crams:� � r� rr _� As. s Photographs 50-53: Existing materials and construction details within the village Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 136 Signs and Lighting • Signs and lighting design should contribute to the quality of individual buildings and place character. • Signage for retail and commercial buildings should generally be accommodated within a signage band. F • Painted signs and wall-mounted cut-out letter signs are preferred. ' • Provide safe lighting levels on site and avoid impact to surrounding properties and streets in accordance with Municipal Lighting Guidelines. Photograph 55: Signs and Lighting • All signs shall comply with the Municipal Sign By- Streetscape law. o Pavements, street trees, landscaping, street furniture • Only externally lit signs are allowed. Preferred sign and lighting should be used to establish and lighting fixtures include gooseneck fixtures and reinforce distinct streetscapes. Features should be accent lighting. designed to add colour and vibrancy throughout the Village with a focus on the pedestrian experience. o Healthy existing trees should be retained and be integrated as part of any reconstructed streetscape. o Design planting schemes that provide buffers to different land uses. o Street furniture should be visually interesting, functional and durable. - _ o In commercial areas, promote active street life by = locating building entrances and transparent windows facing public streets and publically oriented open spaces. Photograph 54: Mounted cut-out letter signs and o The installation of awnings is encouraged to Gooseneck Lighting enhance the streetscape and provide shelter. o Bike racks are encouraged in public spaces and in front of commercial business. These racks should be coordinated with other streetscape elements and positioned in highly visible areas. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 137 Public Art • Consider opportunities for public art locations such as gateways, landmarks, buildings of civic importance, key sites, and amenity space visible to the public (See Map - 7). - - • Provide public art or design elements that reinforce r place character. • Incorporate public art into buildings and site designs in '« the early stage of consultation. Public art design elements may include but are not limited to elements such as thematic tree planting, decorative tree grates, fountains, artistic signage, pictures, murals, sculptures, thematic wall features and light fixtures. • Reuse building materials by incorporating them into public art pieces or the site design. Photograph 57: Existing public art Parking and Landscape Treatment In commercial areas parking shall be sited to the side or rear of buildings. o Landscape buffers and/or screening shall be i \ provided between any parking lot and the sidewalk, as well as adjacent sensitive uses. Provide screening such dense landscaping, a low I decorative wall and raised planting beds along the street edge to support the street's character. o Development along Wilmot Street, Baldwin s Street/North Street, Beaver Street South/Beaver Street North, Harmer Drive, Arthur Street/ } Brookhouse Drive, will be required to incorporate a � high quality landscape strip having a minimum Photograph 56: Streetscape along King Avenue width of a 3.0 metres and a low decorative wall measuring between 0.75 metres and 1.2 metres in height to screen parking areas from residential uses across the street. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 38 • Preserve and incorporate existing trees, vegetation and natural landscape features within development. • Site snow storage areas away from landscaped areas which can be damaged by salt. �TL 1 . Photograph 58: Public space — Parking screening 59: Screening along King Avenue Private Laneways • Design private lanes and parking areas to be located AW behind the buildings along King Avenue for the safe and secure use of all users. • Provide adequate lighting levels along laneways and ® x encourage pedestrian scale lighting. • Rear elevations fronting a laneway shall be designed - to add interest along laneways and to promote natural surveillance. Incorporate architectural = El features such as decorative wall lighting, signage and laneway building entrances with awnings. • Provide decorative paving materials, decorative street furniture, and low growing planting in areas along walkways connecting to laneways (Map 7). Photograph 61: Existing private laneway Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 139 o Hydro metres should be placed only on the rear or Servicing and Utilities non-street side of building walls. These metres • Design refuse collection areas to architecturally should not be visible from the street. complement the building. Incorporate similar o Minimize anticipated noise impacts by locating architectural elements and materials. sources of noise away from other sensitive uses and • Outdoor storage is considered incompatible with the screened accordingly. character of Village Centre and will not be permitted. Accessibility • Loading areas and refuse collection areas or other such uses shall be screened and located so as not to o Design in accordance with the Ontarians with be visible from abutting streets. The preferred Disabilities Act and other applicable Provincial location is to the rear of the building. legislation. • Orient service entrances, refuse collection area and o Provide barrier-free and non-slip surface curb cuts other similar uses towards the internal lanes and and ramp connections between the street and away from the public street. walkways. • Above ground utility equipment should be positioned o Entrances to new buildings shall be usable by all to the rear or side of buildings and screened with low people. walls, fences or landscaping. NL - ^l F I J°'P^+rte+ �1( 1■""'!""' � 1 � .�. �� - a� - Photograph 60: Loading areas located at the rear of the building Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 140 Prominent Intersections, Gateways and Key Sites Opportunities Provide coordinated design elements at prominent surrounding gateway intersections which serve to intersections, gateways, landmarks and key sites, frame the corner. identified on map 7, that contribute to the place character: o Creation of a public gathering place such as open • Design elements include trees, decorative tree spaces and outdoor seating areas. They should be grates or paving, street lights, furniture, planters, connected to adjacent buildings where possible. decorative walls, signage, architectural elements, o Gateway features should be prioritized to the east building materials, banners, public art and other and west of the Newcastle Village Centre (short similar elements. term) followed by gateway features between the two • Buildings with vertical elements to accentuate the districts (long term). corner location are encouraged on properties e 2CY ,92M Photographs 62 to 65: Prominent intersections and gateway opportunities Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 141 NN ta.rnMu 10 lilt,N u.t,u:r cif NEWCASTL A Photograph 66: Gateway Opportunities - Example of Community Theme Sign Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 142 PART C - ATTACHMENTS 1. Urban Design Principles — Site Development Criteria, Amendment 77, Sections 10.4.9.1, 10.4.9.2 and Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan, Section 11. SECTIONS 10.4.9.1 AND 10.4.9.2 To provide an integrated and diverse mix of uses; To encourage an active street life through the provision of municipal squares, pocket parkettes, street- related buildings, outdoor patios, possible outdoor display and selling areas, and other amenities; To develop a transit supportive environment; To establish a grid system of streets and walkways to fulfil vehicular and pedestrian requirements and to function as laces of social interaction; Buildings shall be street-front oriented and provide direct street access for pedestrians; Buildings shall be designed to create a pedestrian-scale environment, and promote active and comfortable streetscapes and edges through the inclusion of entrance elements windows articulated wall areas and roofs; Building form and location shall minimize the impacts of noise, wind and shadows and shall enhance views of landmark buildings, parks and opens ace; The mass and height of buildings shall be mitigated through the stepping back of upper floors to allow for sunlight penetration on adjacent streets and properties, and to create more pedestrian oriented streetsca es; The development of street facades with identical building height and blank, uninterrupted wall surfaces shall be prohibited; High quality landscape treatment shall be provided with particular regard to screening parking areas visible to the street, providing shade for pedestrians and mitigating heat island effects; Common vehicular access and internal circulation including service lanes connecting abutting properties shall be provided wherever possible; and For sites with frontages on more than one street, the public entrance shall be oriented toward the street with the greatest pedestrian activity or in the case of a corner site the entrance shall face the intersection. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 143 SECTION 11 Any parking areas developed on lands abutting Emily Street or at other locations where parking areas are sited across the road from residential uses, will incorporate a high quality landscape strip including a low wall and street trees to provide a sense of enclosure to the street and screen the parking areas; Any fagade improvement will complement the historic character of the downtown by using similar materials and styles; Signage will be appropriate in scale, placement and colour requiring the adaptation of standard corporate signage to the character of the local area; Co-ordination of signage is encouraged; Public Access to the Foster Creek valleylands and trail system will be enhanced through dedication, easements and acquisitions. Heritage buildings of architectural or historical significance are identified on Map A for information purposes only. The Municipality encourages landowners of these buildings to seek designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. Any conversion and/or redevelopment, the adaptive reuse of structures of historic or architectural significance will be required, wherever possible. Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 144 2. Historic Downtown District - Commercial Building Demonstration INoOp _ p l King Ave n u e West Details of Commercial Development 45 King Avenue r Lot Area 1753 m2 Data Zoning Required Provided a-' I-� Gross Floor Area 664 m2 N I Setbacks Interior Side Yard Nil Nil .0 Rear Side Yard 5.0 m 30.0 m i f ?± Front Yard Nil Nil { • ! Building Height 12 m 7.0 m U Parking Total 23 25 T , Loading Total 1 1 n--r. Landscaping 10% 11% Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 145 3. East District— Mixed-use Building Demonstration Ell r s _ — King Avenue East Details of Mixed use Development 247 King Avenue I" Alp 1w I Lot Area 2399 m2 Data Zoning Proposed Gross Floor 896 m2(448 m2 Residential, Through Rezoning Area 448 Commercial) Setbacks Interior Side Yard 3 m/7.5 m Rear Side Yard 21 m Front Yard 3 m Building Height 8 m Parking 29 Loading 1 Landscaping 20% Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines Page 146 References Clarington Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (L.A.C.A.C), 1993 Heritage Buildings Clarke Township City of St Catherines, 2012. Downtown Urban design Guidelines. City of St Catherines, ON Municipality of Clarington, Planning Services Department, 2008. Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan, Clarington, ON Municipality of Clarington, Planning Services Department. Designated Property Files, Various, Clarington, ON Municipality of Clarington, Planning Services Department. General Purpose and Administrative Committee Report, Various, Clarington, ON Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham, 2006. Newcastle Sesquicentennial, Clarington, ON Municipality of Clarington, 2007. Official Plan. Clarington, ON Municipality of Clarington, 2012. Amendment 77 to the Clarington Official Plan. Clarington, ON Municipality of Clarington, 1984. Zoning By-law 84-63. Clarington, ON Office for Urbanism, 2008. Bloor Corridor Visioning Study, Toronto, ON Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2005. Planning for Barrier-Free. A Handbook and Self Assessment Tool Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Provincial Planning Policy Branch, 2009. InfoSheet, Planning for Community Design Picture The Way We Were—A Pictorial History of Darlington 7 Clarke Township, 1980 Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2005. Provincial Policy Statement Ontario Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, 2006. Places to Grow Better Choices. Brighter Futures. Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region of Durham, 2013. Unofficial Working Consolidation Durham Regional Official Plan. Durham, ON Winter and Company, 2009.City of Dubuque, Downtown Design Guidelines, Iowa http://Www.gaycom panylim ited.com/Assets/ProiectFiles/tizgtfxima/Gallery/002.ipq hftp://www.clarington.net/htdocs/heritage/ ATTACHMENT 2 TO PSD-063-13 Table 1 - Comments and Recommendations Table 1 Comments and Recommendations Contact/Date of Detail of Submission/Staff Comments Submission Newcastle Agreed with the proposal of having two Districts as always thought Community that streetscape in the Newcastle Village Centre was very different Improvement Plan on the east and west. Community Liaison Group With the proposed guidelines, developers will be able to identify April 25, 2013 which type of design is expected in advance. This has been somewhat challenging for projects such as Shoppers Drug Mart and No Frills were constructed prior to the implementation of urban design guidelines. No action recommended. Newcastle • The guidelines are a good match with the CIP mandate, along with Community the short-and long-term priorities. Improvement Plan Community Liaison No action recommended. Group May 13, 2013 Consideration should be given to extending the boundaries of the area to the CPR line in the east since the BIA goes beyond Arthur Street and there are a couple of businesses. In the west, the boundary could be extended to the top of the hill to include the antique businesses. The Official Plan designates outlying areas "Urban Residential" — The industry just west of the CPR line is covered under a special policy area which encourages the relocation of this land use. • Provisions required to ensure that destroyed/damaged buildings conform to the guidelines rather than replace what was existing before (e.g. one-storey bank). Redevelopment would go through site plan approval process and be subject to the new urban design guidelines once they are in place. • Exercise caution in being too restrictive to avoid "cookie cutter" feel to the area. Complementary development and a mix of building types and styles are encouraged on Sections 4.1.2 and Section 4.2.2 under General Guidelines. • Prioritize need for prominent gateway features in the east and west (short term) over gateway. Features in between the two districts. Note referring to priorities and example of gate feature has been added to the guidelines. • Sign in the brick at Shoppers is an excellent example of what they'd like to see. Picture added to the guidelines an example of what the community will like to see. • Guidelines should be enforced equally across the board. Redevelopment would go through site plan approval process and be subject to the new urban design guidelines once they are in place. • Accessibility only briefly mentioned in the draft guidelines (more in Streetscape Plan?). Relevant guidelines on Section 4.1.2 have been moved and added to Section 4.3 General Guidelines for all properties, Accessibility. • East District • This area has a mix of one and two-storey buildings and there are a variety of buildings (not homogenous). A note has been added to Section 3.3 Existing Building Heights and Section 4.2.1 General Guidelines. • Residential infill is not desirable along this stretch. There are properties zoned residential within the Village Centre which need to be brought into conformity with the land uses of the Secondary Plan. This will occur over the time with redevelopment. • Heritage District I • More attention should be given to designating buildings in the Historic Downtown to preserve what is left there —though some buildings no longer warrant designation (e.g. Busters — need to be some features of architectural significance to preserve in first place). Municipality has an inventory of heritage properties. The priority would be to designate primary or unregistered properties. If there is a property of interest the Clarington Heritage Committee approaches the property owner to discuss their interest on.the designation of the property. The property owners also can approach the Clarington Heritage Committee to initiate the designation process. i • Transportation • Cycling lanes/routes incorporated (Transportation Master Plan?) along with pedestrian paths to King Ave. from the residential areas. The Region of Durham's Cycling Plan identifies Edward Street from Rudell Road to Brookhouse Drive and Hwy. 2/King Avenue from west to Rudell Road and from Brookhouse Drive/Arthur Street to East. Mill Street from Edward Street to Toronto Street. Further refinement of the cycling and active transportation network will be provided in the Clarington Transportation Master Plan. • On-street parking should be considered in the East District as they will provide a traffic calming effect and more commercial feel. On street parking-in the east district was recently completed by both Clarington and the Region of Durham. • They like the idea of the potential laneway between Mill St. And Beaver St. Municipality will continue to review opportunities to implement this lane north of King Avenue. • Bump outs — east of Massey building, Mill St., and North St. The implementation of bump outs or any other road improvements will be reviewed as part of the Newcastle Streetscape Study which is being undertaken this fall and will be completed early in 2014. • Clarification needed around municipal/regional ownership and responsibilities of the right of way— does this reflect current urban design guidelines boundaries? Clarington has jurisdiction of the road from Baldwin Street/North Street to just east of the library entrance on King Avenue. The Region of Durham has jurisdiction of King Avenue west of Baldwin Street/North Street and east of the library. The Region also has jurisdiction of Mill Street/Regional Road 17. Clarington is responsible for all sidewalks and street lighting on all public streets regardless of jurisdiction but would require approval for improvements to these features within Regional road jurisdiction. The guidelines have been prepared for the existing Newcastle Village Centre. The land use designation of the Official Plan determines the boundary of the Village Centre. • Sig nage off of the 401(on Hwy 2?) is confusing for people and should say "Municipality of Clarington" rather than just "Clarington" This si na a is provided by the Region. Marni Lewis on The East District is a mix of one - storey and two - storey buildings. behalf of the Newcastle Business A note has been added to Section 3.3 Existing Building Heights Improvement Area and Section 4.2.1 General Guidelines. Association May 9, 2013 Would we want residential infill in the East District? Aren't we trying to keep it commercial along King? The Secondary Plan and Zoning By -law allow residential, commercial and mixed uses within the Village Centre. Land use changes are subject to amendments to the Official Plan Zoning By -law. Buildings all homogeneous are not desirable. That a variety of building styles be encouraged to be developed especially in the East District. This topic is addressed on Section 4.2.1 General Guidelines. • Consistency applications of guidelines from property to property is important otherwise fairness is in question. Redevelopment would go through site plan approval process and be subject to the new urban design guidelines once they are in place. • Should there be more designations of heritage buildings in the Historic District? — what is to stop someone from tearing down a building instead of fixing it up? (Busters given as example). The Municipality has an inventory of heritage properties. The priority would be to designate primary or unregistered properties. If there is a property of interest the Clarington Heritage Committee approaches the property owner to discuss their interest on the designation of the property. The property owners also can approach the Clarington Heritage Committee to initiate the designation process. • Accessibility should be addressed in guidelines. Relevant guidelines on Section 4.1.2 have been moved and added to Section 4.3 as Universal Design. • More pedestrian paths from residential areas to King (like Challenger Crt.) should be encouraged — the one beside Gift of Art is used constantly as is the one from Lillian Cres. Reference to existing paths (the one connecting Harmer Drive to King Avenue East) and potential paths from Sylvia Court to King Avenue East) and the existing and proposed recreational trail (Lions Trail) along the creek located just west of the Village Centre which also provides a pedestrian connection from existing and future residential areas located south and north of King Avenue has been added to section 3.4 Street Character. Additional opportunities may also be identified through the active transportation component of the Clarington Transportation Master Plan. Transportation • Parking spots should be designated by lines along King Ave in East District so that street-parking is encouraged. This would help businesses in the East District plus would be a traffic-calming measure that is inexpensive and effective. On street parking in the east district was recently completed by both Clarington and the Region of Durham. • Cycling lanes/routes/accessibility should be considered in all Municipal reports going forward. The Region of Durham's Cycling Plan identifies Edward Street from Rudell Road to Brookhouse.Drive and Hwy. 2/King Avenue from west to Rudell Road and from Brookhouse Drive/Arthur Street to East. Mill Street from Edward Street to Toronto Street. Further refinement of the cycling and active transportation network will be provided in the Clarington Transportation Master Plan. Clarington Heritage • The guidelines will help developers when working on development Committee applications within the Village Centre. June 18, 2013 No action recommended. • Design that promotes active streets with entrances accessible from King Avenue should be encouraged. Addressed on section 4.3 General Guidelines for all properties, Streetsca e. Open House • Agreed with the creation of two distinctive districts. September 25-13 No action recommended. • Waking paths extended north from King Avenue West. Reference to the existing and proposed recreational trail (Lions Trail) along the creek located just west of the Village Centre which also provides a pedestrian connection from existing and future residential areas located south and north of King Avenue has been added to section 3.4 Street Character. • Concerns with future redevelopment of the existing fire hall located at 247 King Ave. E. and drainage issues that might have a negative impact on the adjacent residential properties. Currently GO buses turn around on that site generation noise and air pollution. GO buses currently use this site to turn around as it is located at the east terminus of their Hwy. 2 bus service. Municipal staff recently installed pavement markings on the eastbound shoulder and the westbound shoulder delineating the locations for the buses to stop prior to commencing their next route. This has eliminated buses from stopping, idling or parking on the fire hall property. Any redevelopment of this property for other than residential purposes will involve public consultation at that time. Issues such as drainage will be part of the site plan review process. • Would like to know if there is any proposal to improve/redevelop the Buster's building. There is not a current proposal for development. The guidelines provided a demonstration concept for the site showing a desirable design approach for redevelopment. • Would like to see new buildings with entrances from King Avenue. Addressed on section 4.3 General Guidelines for all properties, Streetscape. • Concerns about proposed condos to be built on Brookhouse Drive and Bloom Avenue and the traffic impact due vehicular entrance on Bloom Avenue. Issues have been noted and will be part of the site plan review process. Transportation • Would like to see some bike lanes in the Village. The Region of Durham's Cycling Plan identifies Edward Street from Rudell Road to Brookhouse Drive and Hwy. 2/King Avenue from west to Rudell Road and from Brookhouse Drive/Arthur Street to East. Mill Street from Edward Street to Toronto Street. Further refinement of the cycling and active transportation network will be provided in the Clarington Transportation Master Plan.