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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPDS-007-23Clarftwn Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: January 16, 2023 Report Number: PDS-007-23 Submitted By: Reviewed By: Carlos Salazar, Director of Planning and Development Services Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO By-law Number: File Number: PLN 41.14 Resolution#: PD-004-23 Report Subject: Project Update - North Village Secondary Plan, Newcastle Recommendation: 1. That Report PSD-007-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information. Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-007-23 Report Overview Page 2 The purpose of this information report is to provide a project update on the North Village Secondary Plan and integrated Environmental Assessment (EA). Phase 2 of the 4-phase project is completed. The Phase 2 Summary and Engagement Feedback Reports are attached to this report. Phase 3 of the project has commenced. 1. Project Update 1.1 In April 2019, Council authorized staff to commence the North Village Secondary Plan (PSD-019-19). Staff was authorized to finalize the draft Terms of Refence and issue a Request for Proposal to retain the necessary consultants. 1.2 The North Village Secondary Plan includes an integrated Environmental Assessment (EA) for the re -alignment of Regional Road 17. The EA component of the Secondary Plan is managed by the Municipality in co-ordination with the Region of Durham. Integrating the EA for Regional Road 17 re -alignment into the Secondary Plan project allows for a co-ordinated process that satisfies the requirements of both the Planning Act and the Environmental Assessment Act. 1.3 Between 700-1,400 new units are anticipated depending on final densities. O O CONCESSION ROAD 3 North Village 0 / Secondary Plan Area z Q Z z A�4N °—� a Approved Area LU Context Area � - `1 1 W KINGAVENUE EAST Figure 1: Map of North Village Secondary Plan Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-007-23 Phase 1 Page 3 1.4 Phase 1 of the project started in 2019 and included preparation of background and technical reports, such as Transportation Report, Cultural Heritage Report, Stage ' Archeological Assessment and Master Servicing Report. 1.5 Two Public Information Centres (PICs) were held to gather public feedback on Phase 1 of the project. 1.6 In November 2019, the first Public Information Centre (PIC) was held to introduce the project and share public engagement opportunities, as well as receive initial public feedback. 1.7 Public Information Centre #2 was held November 2021 to present the findings of the background and technical reports and receive feedback from the public. An Engagement Feedback Report was prepared to detail public engagement and feedback received at PIC #2. 1.8 In March 2022, Phase 1 of the project was completed. A Phase 1 Summary and Public Engagement Report was prepared to summarize the technical analysis and public engagement completed as part of the first phase. A Tell us what you think about: Community Engagement Coo ".. 7-7 Figure 2- Attendees and engagement boards from Public Information Centre #1 Phase 2 1.9 Phase 2 of the project started in early 2022 to prepare three land use alternations for the North Village Secondary Plan area and create evaluation criteria to evaluate the options. 1.10 Public Information Centre #3 was held June 8, 2022, to share 3 land use alternatives for the North Village Secondary Plan area and criteria to evaluate the options. A live poll was used during the meeting to engage attendees, and public feedback was received Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-007-23 Page 4 on the 3 options presented at the PIC. An Engagement Feedback Report was prepared to detail public engagement and feedback received at PIC #3 (Attachment 2). 1.11 In October 2022, Phase 2 of the project was completed. A Phase 2 Summary and Public Engagement report was prepared to outline the 3 land use alternatives, evaluation criteria and public engagement completed (Attachment 1). @ Poll - Who is in the "room"? 1. Whet Ie your rel—n-p to Newrestle? a) ses b) V, T to N.- c) 9uaineas owner d)We' el iatam c¢izeo 2. why did yeu make time in your day to join the pAlk meetln9 ehls evening? a) am cure ebwrthe new neighbourhood h) am inxeresxed in nousirg opxions in the new neigM1bouenood cn emeanaaa cheat ma xnaneaa m gegwnal eoah n 2M Phases 3 & 4 3. Whikdo you like most about New a) The main stre¢ h) Praxmily to locelferms mTrana. parka.ano waremonv e) walkable rtrems 4. Have you attended any of the Public Informetlon Sessions about hl. Study? a) Tea h) No ffningllxr S N ffm - '". Alternative Land Use Plans WI ® i—ou—nNs Figure 3: Interactive polls from online Public Information Centre #3 1.12 Phase 3 of the project is on -going and includes creation of a preferred land use plan for the North Village Secondary Plan area and integrated Environmental Assessment (EA) for Regional Road 17 re -alignment. Phase 4 requires a Statutory Public Meeting, which is anticipated to take place prior to Council's 2023 summer recess. 2. Financial Considerations Cost recovery agreements with the North Village Landowner Group requires that the land owners pay 100 per cent of the preparation costs for the Secondary Plan. 3. Concurrence Not Applicable. 4. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that Council receive this report for information. Staff Contact: Lisa Backus, Manager of Community Planning, 905-623-3379 ext. 2413 or Ibackus(a)_clarington.net, Emily Schaefer, Senior Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2428 or eschaefer@clarington.net. Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-007-23 Attachments: Attachment 1 - Phase 2 Summary Report: Alternative Land Use Plans and Evaluation Attachment 2 - Engagement Feedback Report: Public Information Centre #3 Interested Parties: List of Interested Parties available from Department. Page 5 -Alf, AILY 41. awcaStla North Village Seconclary Pin Acknowledgements Land Acknowledgement The Municipality of Clarington is situated within the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabeg known today as the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their longstanding contributions to the area now known as the Municipality of Clarington. Municipality of Clarington Lisa Backus, Acting Manager of Community Planning & Design Karen Richardson, Manager of Development Engineering Mark Jull, Senior Planner Steering Committee Durham Region Jeff Almeida, Regional Servicing and Transportation Doug Robertson, Transportation Infrastructure Valerie Hendry, Policy Planning Garanaska Region Conservation Authority Ken Thajer, Planning & Regulations Ontario Ministry of Transportation Christian Singh, Senior Project Manager North Village Landowner's Group Scott Waterhouse, Planning Manager, GHD Jennifer Haslett, Senior Project Manager, Brookfield Paolo Sacilotto, Project Manager, Planning, DG Group Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB Jeanette Thompson, Manager, Planning Services Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington CDSB Kevin Hickey, Manager of Purchasing Planning and Facility Administration Consulting Team SvN Architects + Planners Shonda Wang, Project Director Jonathan Tinney, Principal Michael Matthys, Associate Kelly Graham, Senior Planner Kim Behrouzian, Urban Designer BTE Engineering Steve Taylor, Project Manager AECOM Canada Ltd Kevin Phillips, Municipal Transportation Manager Peter Middaugh, Civil Engineering Lead Footprint Cindy MacCormack, Sustainability Specialist Urbanism x Design Harold Madi, Urban Design Advisor Community Members We appreciate all of the members of the community who took the time to ask questions and provide feedback on the materials presented at the Public Information Centres. To learn more about the project, visit clarington.net/northvillage R Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan Contents 1.0 Introduction................................................................. 2 2.0 Phase 2 Engagement Activities ............................. 9 3.0 Vision and Guiding Principles................................11 4.0 Baseline Parameters.................................................13 5.0 Alternative Land Use Plans.....................................17 5.1 Assumptions.........................................................................................17 5.2 Three Land Use Alternatives....................................................18 5.3 Land Use Alternative 1..................................................................19 5.4 Land Use Alternative 2.................................................................21 5.5 Land Use Alternative 3.................................................................23 6.0 Evaluation of Alternatives.......................................25 7.0 Conclusion & Next Steps ......................................... 31 Appendix A - Land Budgets Phase 2 Summary Report W RR17 Current Alignment Pac, Y1 1 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan Concession Road 3 RR17 Future Alignment — (Approximate) 1.0 Introduction North Village is envisioned as a vibrant neighbourhood that is open to all, at all stages of their life. Walkable and welcoming, it reflects the rich spirit of the Newcastle community. 1.1 Background and Intent A secondary plan is required to facilitate the development of North Village, a new neighbourhood in the community of Newcastle. The Durham Official Plan and Clarington Official Plan recognize that planning for new neighbourhoods should be done in a holistic manner, evaluating what infrastructure is required to support the planned uses and activities, and preparing a comprehensive planning policy framework to guide development and decision -making. The purpose of the project is to create a secondary plan and zoning by-law that will guide the development of the Secondary Plan Area ('the Project Area') (Figure 1) in a manner that is consistent with the Municipality's guiding priorities of sustainability, affordable housing, community engagement, and urban design. Much work and discussions with municipal and regional staff, landowners, and community residents have gone into shaping the vision for North Village. A picture of its character, sense of place, and quality of life is beginning to take shape. North Village is a neighbourhood that will be known for its great parks and walkable streets. A central square is the main gathering place, where seniors meet to play chess, and families check out a weekend pop-up. It is a neighbourhood that has something for everyone, with housing options for young parents, empty nesters, and retirees. The North Village Secondary Plan ('NVSP') project sets the stage for this to become reality. 1.2 Purpose of this Document This report provides a summary of the work completed in Phase 2 of the Project, including the preaparation of three Alternative Land Use Plans and associated land budgets. These plans were presented to the public in June 2022. Evaluation criteria were developed to provide an objective basis for comparing the three Alternatives. The results of this evaluation are also included in this report. 00W(4�1 Sustainability + Urban 4 Affordable Community Climate Change Design Housing Engagement d— Sustainable + Zoning By -Law Urban Design Amendement Guidelines Phase 2 Summary Report bb NVSP Area Municipality of Clarington Greenbelt Area Boundary — Highway Approved Area r_! Urban Area Boundary Oak Ridges Moraine +-+ Railway Context Area ■ Built Up Area Protected Countryside — Arterial Road ■ Village Centre Watercourses • GO Station (existing) .) GO Station (proposed) Kawartha Lakes Lake Ontario 1 5km Figure 1 Clarington Context 1.3 Project Area The Village of Newcastle is an urban settlement area centered on Durham Highway 2 (King Avenue) and Regional Road 17 (Mill Street). The Village of Newcastle is one of four urban areas that make up the Municipality of Clarington, the easternmost municipality in the Region of Durham (Figure 2). The Secondary Plan Area (the `Project Area') is bounded by Concession Road 3 to the north, Arthur Street to the east, draft approved plans of subdivision to the south, and Highway 35/115 to the west. This project will consider the relationship of the Project Area to areas immediately adjacent. The lands to the south of the Project Area include lands which have been draft approved for plans of subdivision, and are referred to as the `Approved Area'. Lands to the south and west of Regional Road 17 (`RR17) are referred to as the `Context Area'. These lands are not currently contemplated for development, but it is acknowledged that they may develop at some point in the future. Taken together, these three areas are referred to as the `Study Area'. Welcome to Newcastle sign at Highway 35/1155 off -ramp 1.4 Guiding Priorities In addition to the principles set out in the Clarington Official Plan, the Municipality has also established four Guiding Priorities for the North Village Secondary Plan, to be addressed through the site analysis, the development of alternative land use and transportation scenarios, and the refinement of the final Secondary Plan. URBAN DESIGN New neighborhoods will be designed to enhance the history and character of Clarington. Excellence in urban design will consider elements like building design, complete streets, views, park connectivity, sun and shadow impacts, and active transportation, as well as the integration of green infrastructure. AFFORDABLE HOUSING The Clarington Official Plan encourages a minimum of 30% of all new housing built in Urban Areas to be affordable. The NVSP will include strategies for contributing to the achievement of this target. SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE Clarington Council adopted a sustainable, `green lens' approach to development, known as the Priority Green Development Framework. Sustainable development principles and practices will be incorporated into every part of the NVSP, and it will include measurable targets to move towards a net zero neighbourhood that is resilient to the impacts of climate change. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The preparation of the NVSP will be supported by a thorough public engagement strategy and include a range of public consultation initiatives in order to share, consult, deliberate and collaborate with all stakeholders. 5 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan 1.5 What is a Secondary Plan? A secondary plan is a land use planning document that contains policies and maps to guide the future development or redevelopment of a particular area of the municipality, such as a neighbourhood or village centre. A secondary plan is used to locate land uses such as homes and businesses, new roads and trails, and neighbourhood amenities such as parks and schools. It also establishes key objectives for the area, including sustainable design principles and population density targets. The objectives of the secondary planning process are outlined in Section 23.3 of the Clarington Official Plan, and are summarized on the right side of this page. 1.6 What is an Integrated EA? The Secondary Plan is supported by an Environmental Assessment (EA) process in order to document the need and justification for new infrastructure network elements within the Secondary Plan area. New roads and stormwater management systems require an EA to be completed to the satisfaction of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP), before construction can proceed. Under the Environmental Assessment Act, the Province has laid out certain steps that must be met for an EA to be deemed complete. Many of these steps, such as public engagement and evaluation of alternative designs, align with the planning process for a secondary plan. The Project Team is undertaking the EA for infrastructure in North Village as an integrated process to avoid duplication of effort and consolidate public engagement opportunities in a manner that optimizes time spent for public engagement events. An EA monitoring report will be prepared towards the end of the project and submitted to the MECP for approval, along with all of the supporting technical studies. This will facilitate the development of the Project Area, along with all the required infrastructure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • PLANNING OBJECTIVES • management objectives, • 0Growth including the minimum density target of • 50 residents and jobs per hectares; • The provision of a diverse and compatible • ®m mix of land uses and housing types; • The design of a connected system of grid • ■ ■ ■ streets, an active transportation network, • ■ ■ ■ and connections to transit, community • facilities, schools and parks; ' Sustainable design standards for --- sites and buildings, including green • infrastructure; • • The protection and incorporation ' • of natural heritage and hydrologically ' • sensitive features; Mitigation of potential land use conflicts associated with proximity to existing agricultural uses; Opportunities to create visual interest • through a varied built form, landscaping, and open space; The location of significant public buildings on prominent sites with street • frontage; • Principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED); and • Inclusive design that meets the needs • ii II of residents of a variety of ages, abilities, • and income levels. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . Phase 2 Summary Report 6 � a� 14 1.7 Timeline and Ways to be Involved This report represents the conclusion of the second of four phases (Figure 2). The background reports, technical analyses, and public consultation in Phase 1 will inform the creation of alternative land use plans in Phase 2. These alternative land use plans will be presented to the public for feedback, and a preferred land use plan will be selected and further refined in Phase 3. The preferred plan will form the basis of the draft secondary plan and zoning by-law in Phase 4. The Project Team and the Municipality are looking for public input at every stage of the project. Two PICs were held in Phase 1. The Phase 2 PIC was held on June 8, 2022 to present the three Alternative Land Use Plans. A final PIC will occur towards the end of 2022 to present the preferred Land Use Alternative as well as the Technically Preferred design for Regional Road 17. Following this, a draft secondary plan, zoning by-law, and urban design guidelines will be prepared and presented for public comment at an open house and statutory public meeting in front of Clarington Council. All of the project information is available on a project - specific webpage on the Municipality's of Clarington's website: www.clarington.net/northvillage You can submit questions or comments at anytime via the project webpage or by calling the municipal Project Manager. 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A steering committee was formed at the outset of the project, which includes representatives from the Municipality of Clarington, Durham Region, the North Village landowners group, and other key agencies. The steering committee provides oversight for the project, and is a key resource for local knowledge and technical information. Two steering committee meetings were held in Phase 2. Valuable insight was provided to inform the creation of the Alternative Land Use Plans and the Emerging Plan. While there are currently only a small number of residents within the Study Area, one objective of the secondary planning project is to knit the new neighbourhood into the fabric of the existing Newcastle community. The Secondary Plan is also an opportunity to address needs identified by existing residents, such as services and amenities that are desired as part of a Neighbourhood Centre, in order to create a more complete Newcastle. Current residents are important stakeholders in this process. The involvement of these stakeholders will ensure that a multitude of interests are represented and balanced within the planning framework. The engagement process takes place in three phases and is aligned with the technical work (Figure 2). Engagement activities include eight Steering Committee Meetings, five open house events (four Public Information Centres and one statutory Open House), online engagement throughout the project, and one statutory Public Meeting before Clarington Council. 2.2 Public Information Centre #3 The third Public Information Centre (PIC) was held in a virtual format using Zoom Webinars. It took place on June 8, 2022 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. A presentation was given by SvN Architects and Planners, containing the following information: • Project Overview and Timeline • Vision & Guiding Principles • Baseline Parameters and Evaluation Framework for assessing the Alternative Land Use Plans • Three Alternative Land Use Plans • An update on the RR17 Environmental Assessment study, including alignment and cross section alternatives. The presentation was followed by a moderated question - and answer period, where participants could submit questions in writing and a panel including Municipality of Clarington Staff and the Consultant Team responded. Public feedback was received via the following methods: During the public meeting: • Virtual live polling to learn more about attendees, their priorities for Newcastle and North Village, and to get input on the draft vision and guiding principles; • Moderated question and answer period; After the public meeting Web survey available on the project website from June 15 to July 15; and, Personal correspondence to the Municipal Project Manager. 9 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan 2.3 What We Heard: Key Themes Between the live poll results, the participant questions, and the web survey results, the following emerged as key priorities for North Village: • Participants value the "village" feel of Newcastle and the fact that most daily needs can be met locally. North Village should similarly be a complete community, with an assortment of retail & service uses that do not compete with the businesses on King Avenue. • The school is a community priority and key civic feature for the neighbourhood, and it should be located near the Neighbourhood Centre. • Participants like parks, trails, and walkable streets, and would like to see more of these. Elongated parks that also provide off-street active transportation opportunities are desired. • Respondents preferred medium density residential areas to be more evenly distributed through the plan area rather than clustered in one location. This feedback will inform the creation of an Emerging Land Use Plan which will form the basis of the Secondary Plan, Urban Design Guidelines, and Zoning By-law, as well as the other technical supporting documentation. The Emerging Land Use Plan will be presented to the public in a fourth PIC event in the fall of 2022. Phase 2 Summary Report 10 3.0 Vision and Guiding Principles North Village is a vibrant neighbourhood that is open to all, at all stages of their life. Walkable and welcoming, it reflects the rich spirit of the Newcastle Community. The following principles form the core tenets of the North Village Secondary Plan. Together with the vision, these principles will guide decision -making as the Secondary Plan is prepared and implemented. 124 A LIVEABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD • Provide a mix of housing options that are available to a wide range of ages, abilities, incomes, and household sizes. • Provide an appropriate mix of uses, amenities, and services at the heart of the neighbourhood to encourage active, sociable lives and support a sense of well- being and connection. • Provide a range of community facilities and co -locate these facilities where possible. 0 A CONNECTED NEIGHBOURHOOD ......• Prioritize pedestrian mobility and comfort by designing a neighbourhood that is well connected internally and provides safe and walkable links to surrounding neighbourhoods. • Design the movement network to safely and comfortably accommodate all modes of travel (pedestrians, cyclists, transit vehicles, loading and private vehicles). 11 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan WA BEAUTIFUL & INVITING NEIGHBOURHOOD • Design a variety of open spaces linked by a beautiful and functional public realm. • Encourage a high standard of design. • Utilize the existing topography to optimize views of the surrounding areas. m A RESILIENT NEIGHBOURHOOD • Minimize contribution to climate change by incorporating green design principles related to energy, water, and waste at the building and neighbourhood scale. • Where economically feasible, utilize materials from sustainable sources for construction and infrastructure projects, account for positive and negative life -cycle impacts of materials when assessing their contribution. • Integrate indigenous and pollinator -friendly species into the development. • Support resilience and future adaptability by designing homes and buildings to accommodate different uses and densities with diverse unit configurations. O© A UNIQUE NEWCASTLE NEIGHBOURHOOD 00 • Foster a unique identity by celebrating the rural heritage of the area. • Engage the Newcastle community in planning the future of North Village. 4.0 Baseline Parameters The baseline parameters were developed to create a set of minimum requirements that all of the alternatives must meet. They are rooted in the Clarington Official Plan and the Priority Green Standard. The categories include: 0 DENSITY • Internal neighbourhood: Minimum density 13 units per net hectare (upnh), heights 1-3 storeys, detached, semis, limited townhouses • Edge of neighbourhood: Minimum density 19 upnh, heights 1-3 storeys, detached, semis, townhouses, limited apartments • Locate more intensive development adjacent to arterials • Must contribute to achievement of overall greenfield density target of 50 people jobs/ha (Growth Plan 2020 target) HOUSING • Variety of housing types for all ages including young singles and older adults • Mixed use development encouraged in the Neighbourhood Centre • A minimum of 1.5 ha of land to be conveyed to the Municipality for affordable housing • Provide for additional dwelling units (ADUs) to create rental options 0 INTERNAL STREET NETWORK • Preference given to grid street system recognizing topographic and environmental constraints • Short to medium block lengths • Cul-de-sacs are not permitted • ROWs to include space for boulevards, street trees • Minimize reverse lot frontages • No private lanes in low density 13 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan 0 REGIONAL ROAD 17 CONCESSION ROAD 3 / ARTHUR STREET WATER RESERVOIR • Intersection spacing: 525 m for major intersections, some mid -block T-intersections permitted (for discussion) • Cross section design will include a multi -use path (MUP) • Provide connection to northwest corner of neighbourhood • Maintain access for uses on existing RR17 • Intersection spacing: 300 m for major intersections, some mid -block T-intersections permitted • Driveways are not permitted on Type C arterials • Concession Road 3 will continue to accommodate agricultural vehicles • Location has been finalized — Regional EA is complete and design in ongoing • Driveway access off Arthur Street • Reservoir to be framed by the rear of residential lots • Site security to ensure safety of water supply Phase 2 Summary Report 14 0 PARKLAND • The Municipality's overall per capita parkland standard is 1.8 hectares per 1,000 persons • Opportunity to provide surplus parkland to address deficiency of 2.92 ha in Approved Area • Locate parkland adjacent to school 0 SCHOOL • Elementary School: 6 acres (2.5 ha) • Located adjacent to park/other community facilities • Located on Collector Road • Located >90 m [300 ft] from roads with a speed limit greater than 65 km/hr Q ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION • Connect to bike lanes/sidewalks in Approved Area • Bike lanes and pedestrian paths connect to amenities • Multi -use path on arterial roads • Sidewalks on both sides of local roads where warranted • Design and construct streets in accordance with the complete streets principles outlined in the OP 15 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan [i ADJACENT AREAS WITHIN BOUNDARY 6] SUSTAINABILITY ® NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE • Provide connections to plan for Approved Area • Consider future connections to Context Area • Promote the integration of active transportation • Implement Clarington Priority Green secondary plan objectives • Promotes the efficient use of land • 2-4 storeys • Primarily mixed use development • Target max. floor area of 300 m2 for commercial units • Overall max. floor area of 4,608 m2 of commercial space • Potential commercial uses include: cafe, restaurant, experience -based services • Public square Phase 2 Summary Report 16 5.0 Alternative Land Use Plans 5.1 Assumptions Three land use alternatives are included to illustrate possible outcomes for the design and layout of North Village. Although all of the alternatives are based on the vision and principles and must achieve the baseline parameters, they all have different distributions of housing types, uses, and public space. They also have slightly different road network configurations. RESIDENTIAL LAND USE CATEGORIES In order to analyze the performance of each alternative, and to provide a high-level estimate of the potential future population and jobs, the consultant team applied several basic assumptions for the unit mix, densities, and persons per unit that are the same for each alternative. These assumptions were based on data from other secondary plans in Clarington and the GTA. These unit mixes are conceptual and subject to change as the project moves forward. Known land areas and job counts for planned uses were also consistently applied across the three alternatives. Low Density 60% single detached Min:13 3.02 20% semi-detached Upper: 25 20% street townhouses Low Density Plus (*) 50% detached & Min:19 2.85 semi detached Upper: 40 40% townhouses 10% triplex/fourplex Medium Density 60% townhouses Min: 40 2.33 20% triplex/fourplex Upper:120 20% apartment Mixed Use 100% mixed use buildings & Min: 40 1.42 (Neighbourhood Centre) apartments Upper:120 M The Low density plus category is not intended to be a designation on the ultimate Secondary Plan land use schedule. It is used in the Alternatives to demonstrate variation in the low density built form and provide a transition from areas of lower intensity to areas of higher intensity. 17 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan OTHER LAND USES • Water Reservoir: 2.36 ha • School: minimum 2.5 ha (subject to School Board) • Highway Commercial (existing McDonald's): 0.76 ha • Mixed Use (Neighbourhood Centre): Assume 35,000 sf (3,251 sm) GFA feasible in a main street format, other lands to be developed as residential or complementary institutional/public uses GROSS TO NET CONVERSION • 75% efficiency to account for local roads • Area of arterial & collector roads, road widenings, school & parks calculated and subtracted first JOBS • Mixed Use Commercial: 35 square metres/job (source: Durham Region Intensification Study) • Elementary School: 600 students, 30 jobs (source: Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB, via email) • Highway Commercial (McDonalds): assume 10 full- time equivalents (FTE) • Not applying a factor for people who are self- employed or have a home -based business 5.2 Land Use Alternatives We received feedback from the public at the second Public Information Centre that informed the land use alternatives. For example, we received roughly an equal number of responses from people who wanted one or two large parks, versus people who wanted a larger number of small parks. We were able to develop scenarios that show both configurations. We also heard that people value the "village" feel of Newcastle, and that it is important that North Village residents are able to meet their needs locally. Testing out different configurations for the Neighbourhood Centre was important, as well as ensuring that it is in a location that lots of people can easily walk to. PIC #2 particpants also told us that more housing options of all types are needed in Newcastle. We wanted to explore a range of scenarios for density and dwelling types. The three alternatives were thus developed and shared with the Steering Committee for feedback. Principle + Indicator Evaluation Framework Phase 2 Summary Report 18 5.3 Land Use Alternative 1 GREEN CORRIDORS + COMMUNITY COURTYARDS Alternative 1 is defined by key green corridors through the neighbourhood, including RR17 and Street A, which create a welcoming and comfortable environment for all road users. These link to destinations that integrate the neighbourhood with the approved area to the south. The plan is also defined by a distributed network of smaller open spaces that function as a local gathering space, or courtyard, framed by surrounding development. Measured over the entirety of the Project Area, this alternative would result in a density range of 40-120 units per hectare, and approximately 54-132 residents per net hectare and 121 jobs total (Appendix A). Boundaries Public Realm Study Area =`' Arterial Road Project Area =❑: Collector Road with Bike Context Area Lanes �-f Local Street Existing Context Potential Rear Lane Contours F-- m Green Boulevard / Woods Enhanced Median - - Property Line ME Promenade Existing Building ME Green Link e Existing Building of , r,i r Gateways Cultural Significance 0 Park 4111 Irs 0. Land Uses Low Density Residential Low Density Residential Plus Medium Density Residential Neighbourhood Centre / Mixed Use Highway Commercial + School 19 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan KEY DESIGN FEATURES OEngage RR17 and surrounding boundaryroads Building frontages along RR17 address and engage the street while preserving privacy and beautifying the street through landscaping. OSmall-scale, central, commercial main street and "heart" A commercial main street is designed to create new spaces for local businesses and a destination and heart for community life. OMain roads as green corridors High -quality landscaping and plantings create a comfortable and safe street for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. n ODistribute and link smaller parks to create "community courtyards" Small interconnected parks are distributed throughout the plan area to create community gathering spaces, reminiscent of courtyards, within approx. 200m of every household. ODesign central park as community destination and anchor to the main street High -quality landscaping and plantings create a comfortable and safe street for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. 5.4 Land Use Alternative 2 FOUR CORNERS + GREEN CORRIDORS Land Use Alternative 2 uses a central hub and green Measured over the entirety of the Project Area, this corridors as its organizing elements and locations of greater alternative would result in a density range of 40-120 units activity and density. Importantly, RR17 is animated by per hectare, and approximately 59-148 residents per net creating a pedestrian -focused area around the four corners hectare and 121 jobs total (Appendix A). of the neighbourhood centre, which helps to animate and urbanize the street. Boundaries Study Area Project Area Context Area Existing Context Contours Woods - - Property Line Existing Building e Existing Building of Cultural Significance Public Realm Arterial Road _❑: Collector Road with Bike Lanes Local Street Potential Rear Lane Green Boulevard / Enhanced Median Promenade I I Green Link 1 r-i r Gateways Park Land Uses Low Density Residential Low Density Residential Plus Medium Density Residential Neighbourhood Centre / Mixed Use Highway Commercial + School 21 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan KEY DESIGN FEATURES OAnimate and enliven RR17 Along RR17 a pedestrian friendly promenade is planned that will create more activity and engagement along the street. This is complemented by buildings and homes that will be oriented to face the street. OLocate school as key civic feature The school is centrally located along the main road (Street A) so that it is a highly visible landmark and source of civic pride. Its proximity to the neighbourhood centre and medium density housing makes it more convenient to access. IF)Create a prominent "four corners" neighbourhood centre The neighbourhood centre is placed along the intersection of RR17 and the main roads into the plan area, which afford maximum visibility and access for businesses located there. This in turn becomes a unique defining feature of the neighbourhood. OMaximizes density around the neighbourhood centre and school Locating a greater density of housing and a range of building types around the neighbourhood centre and school supports those uses and provides convenient access. OHighway buffer zone A linear green space that incorporates a trail connection is planned as a buffer to the highway for future residential uses. 5.5 Land Use Alternative 3 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE + PROMENADE Land Use Alternative 3 provides a central hub of activity and density, organized around the neighbourhood centre and a linear promenade and park that are the focal point for community life. These are complemented by several distinct nodes for activity and interconnected linear parks, or "green fingers". Measured over the entirety of the Project Area, this alternative would result in a density range of 40-120 units per hectare. It would also result in approximately 61-157 residents per net hectare and 121 jobs total (Appendix A). Boundaries Public Realm Study Area I i_I Arterial Road Project Area -i: Collector Road with Bike Lanes Context Area _= Local Street Potential Rear Lane Existing Context vi Green Boulevard / Contours Enhanced Median Woods mmm Promenade Property Line F '■ Green Link Existing Building —I r-i r Gateways e Existing Building of Park Cultural Significance Land Uses [J Low Density Residential Low Density Residential Plus Medium Density Residential Neighbourhood Centre / Mixed Use Highway Commercial School 23 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan KEY DESIGN FEATURES Elongate parks to create "green O O Integrate the neighbourhood centre and park to create a unique fingers" and maximize access promenade for the community Longer and slightly narrower parks The neighbourhod centre is set beside a linear park and designed as are placed to maximize the number a promenade and focal point for the community. The commercial and of households that have access and recreational uses are complementary and allow for a variety of activities to frontage to them. co -mingle. OMaximize density around open spaces and neighbourhood centre In general, the greatest density within the project area is organized around important destinations and amenities, like the neighbourhood centre and parks, to ease access. OMake the school a focal point of the community with a prominent location Siting the school as the end of the promenade creates a unique view and landmark in the community and emphasizes its civic importance. OEngage RR17 and surrounding boundaryroads Buildings are oriented to front onto RR17 and surrounding boundary roads, in addition to local roads, to help animate and enliven these spaces and provide a welcoming impression of the community. 6.0 Evaluation of Alternatives This evaluation framework allows for the performance of each alternative to be compared relative to one another. It is based around objectives that build upon the Guiding Principles, and indicators that provide a qualitative or quantitative measure for identifying the level to which the objective is achieved. The alternative that best achieves the objective is assigned a score of 3, the second best performing alternative is assigned a score of 2, and the least well performing alternative is assigned a score of 1 for that objective. Where all three alternatives perform equally, a score of 0 is assigned to all three. The scores for each objective are totaled by Guiding Principle, and then across all five principles to produce a total score. Neither for the individual objective score nor the aggregate Guiding Principle scores are weighted. Principle + Indicator Evaluation Framework Based on the evaluation which is detailed on the following pages, Alternative 3 distinguished itself with the highest score. Alternative 3 scored highest on the following guiding principles: Liveable Neighbourhood, Beautiful and Inviting Neighbourhood, and Resilient Neighbourhood. Alternative 1 scored an equal number of points on the indicators related to a Unique Newcastle Neighbourhood, while Alternative 2 scored the highest on the indicators related to a Connected Neighbourhood. TOTAL SCORES Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Total Score Across All Four 29 26 34 Principles The Emerging Plan will not simply be selecting the one alternative with the higher score, but rather will draw the best from each alternative to develop an Emerging Plan, incoproating feedback feceived from the Steering Committee and the public. The following pages provide a summary evaluation that will help guide which elements should be drawn from each alternative to inform the Emerging Plan. The detailed evaluation is appended to this report (Appendix B) and includes the rationale for the individual objective scores. 25 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan GUIDING PRINCIPLE 1: A LIVEABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD n� Meets or exceeds minimum Estimated: Estimated: Estimated: Meet Minimum residential densities (17 Min: 22 upnh Min: 24 upnh Min: 25 upnh 1 residential upnh) and allows for a broad densities density range that will enable Upper: 55 upnh Upper: 61 upnh Upper: 65 upnh flexibility as the Plan is implemented 1 2 3 68% low density, 62% low density, 56% low density, 32% medium density 38% medium density 44% medium density or mixed use or mixed use or mixed use Meets or exceeds a minimum threshold of 70% low density Medium density Medium density Medium density Provide a variety to 30% medium density (net distributed concentrated around distributed in a 2 of housing types developable area) while also along RR17 and neighbourhood radial pattern distributing medium density neighbourhood centre, and at core framing open forms throughout the plan centre of neighbourhood spaces along collectors 2 1 3 Estimated # of jobs: Estimated # of jobs: Estimated # of jobs: Complete Potential jobs within the 121 121 121 3 community Neighbourhood Centre 0 0 0 Mitigate Provides buffering in the potential form of window streets, trails, 4 conflicts with and/or green space along the agricultural perimeter of the plan area operations where facing agricultural uses Subtotal Predominantly a window street condition with some side yards Vegetated buffer/ boulevard Predominantly a window street condition with some side yards Vegetated buffer/ boulevard 1 1 4 4 Predominantly a window street condition with some side yards, and additional green spaces Vegetated buffer/ boulevard 2 8 Phase 2 Summary Report 26 GUIDING PRINCIPLE 2: A CONNECTED NEIGHBOURHOOD Percentage of residential Min: 20% Min: 24% Min:18% dwellings within 400 metres Upper: 22% Upper: 28% Upper:18% 5 to a minimum of three Walkability amenities 2 3 1 124 m 125 m 136 m 6 Meets an average maximum block length of 250m or less 2 3 1 Maximize the Number of through -streets number of and/or non motorized right- 20 7 pedestrian of -ways (trails) intersecting or terminating at arterial connections to roads, providing permeability arterial roads into the plan area 1 Meets or exceeds a minimum 1.32 intersections Provide a variety / ha 8of route options intersection density of 0.5 intersections / hectare 2 Percentage of residential Provide a dwellings within 200 metres 100% 9 connected cycling network of cycling routes that connect to the network 0 Subtotal 7 22 20 2 1 1.25 intersections 1.46 intersections / ha / ha 1 3 100% 100% 0 0 9 6 27 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan GUIDING PRINCIPLE 3: A BEAUTIFUL AND INVITING NEIGHBOURHOOD Maintain views and vistas of visible Number of visual /spatial 17 19 15 10 landmarks, connections to surrounding including Natural agricultural areas Heritage System features 2 3 1 Meets or exceeds a standard Building of 70% of arterial roads being 85% 82% 86% 11 frontages addressed with building oriented to the frontages (as opposed to street back lotting or side lotting) 2 1 3 Distribute parks throughout the Meets or exceeds a standard 99% 100% 100% 12 Plan Area for of 80% of dwellings within accessibility to 200 metres of a park 0 0 0 residents Estimated parkland: Estimated parkland: Estimated parkland: Provide an Min.: 2.67ha/ Min.: 2.32ha/ Min.: 2.92ha/ adequate Meets or exceeds a parkland 300units 300units 300units 13 amount of dedication standard of 1 ha. Upper:1.06ha/ Upper: 0.90ha/ Upper:1.10ha/ parkland and of parkland per 300 units 300units 300units 300units open space Subtotal 2 1 3 6 5 7 Phase 2 Summary Report 28 GUIDING PRINCIPLE 4: A UNIQUE NEWCASTLE NEIGHBOURHOOD 14 15 Neighbourhood Centres are "gathering places" and shall incorporate Meets or exceeds a standard public squares. of 40% of residential 49% Public squares dwellings within 200 m will have the walking distance of the right of public Neighbourhood Centre access and will be designed as a high quality and interactive urban environment Visual Number of visual/spatial 14 connections to connections from boundary destinations and roads to neighbourhood amenities destinations Subtotal 4 29 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan 0:7 GUIDING PRINCIPLE 5: A RESILIENT NEIGHBOURHOOD 4��p Promote the Meets or exceeds a standard Min: 71%, Min: 64%, Min: 69%, integration of of 40% of People and Jobs Upper: 69% pp pp Upper: Upper: 16 transit and active within 200 metres of transit transportation modes stops 3 1 2 Use of green Percentage of open spaces infrastructure, that overlay with natural low 10/ 9% 11% 17 lot level controls, points and drainage areas (i.e. and Low Impact favourable candidate sites for Development LIDs) techniques 2 1 3 canopy (streets) % canopy (streets) % canopy (streets) Promote ecological = 20% = 22% = 19% diversity and Proportion of post development tree cover based 18 limit the urban estimated # trees in estimated # trees in estimated # trees in on estimated # of street trees heat island effect ° hectare and / of canopy parks = 273 parks = 261 parks = 325 through tree plantings 1 2 3 Maximize Percentage of street length 19 passive aligned within 25 degrees solar energy of geographic east -west to opportunities maximize solar gains Subtotal Total 19% 19% 17% 2 2 1 8 6 9 29 26 34 Phase 2 Summary Report 30 7.0 Conclusion & Next Steps The technical assessment and evaluation of the alternatives combined with the comments received from the Steering Committee and the public will inform the development of a draft Emerging Land Use Plan that will integrate the best features of the three Alternatives. The Emerging Land Use Plan will be used as the basis for developing the ultimate land use schedule to the Secondary Plan, as well as the demonstration plan in Phase 3 of the project. The Emerging Land Use Plan will also be informed by the conclusions of the technical studies being undertaken as part of the Environmental Assessment process for RR17. After the Emerging Plan is presented to the Steering Committee and the Public for additional feedback, the Consultant Team will prepare the final planning instruments and supporting documents including: • Secondary Plan policies and schedule • Demonstration Plan • Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines • Zoning By-law • Master Servicing Report • Transportation Master Plan • EA Monitoring Report These documents will be presented at a Statutory Open House and Public Meeting, currently anticipated to take place in early 2023. 31 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan Phase 2 Summary Report 32 Appendix A Land Budgets Phase 2 Summary Report 34 LAND USE ALTERNATIVE 1 Land Use m Density Residential Commercial Community / T Range Institutional y a�i > m (units/ha) f0 y Q U w v - Min Upper Units Residents GFA Jobs Area Jobs Q a) Z (sqm) (sqm) Lower Upper Lower Upper Arterial/Collector Roads 67,277 6.73 N/A N/A Road Widenings 13,439 1.34 N/A N/A Parks 50,510 5.05 N/A N/A Water Reservoir 23,668 2.37 N/A N/A Elementary School 27,205 2.72 N/A N/A 30 Low -Density Residential 145,626 14.56 75% 10.92 13 25 142 273 429 I 825 Low -Density Residential + 92,182 9.22 75% 6.91 19 40 131 277 374 788 Medium Density Residential 70,634 7.06 75% 5.30 40 120 212 636 496 1,487 Highway Commercial 10,428 1.04 N/A 1.04 10 2.05 40 120 81 Mixed Use 27,376 2.74 75% 82 246 117 351 3,251 Totals 528,345 52.83 26.2 567 1,432 1,416 3,452 3,251 91 30 DENSITY 22 55 54 132 (units/people per net ha) LAND USE ALTERNATIVE 2 Land Use m Density Residential Commercial Community / E �' Range Institutional o v C Q > m (units/ha) f0 v y Q _m U w v a Min Upper Units Residents GFA Jobs Area Jobs Q Z (sqm) (sqm) Lower Upper Lower Upper Arterial/Collector Roads 66,018 6.60 N/A N/A Road Widenings 13,439 1.34 N/A N/A Parks 48,255 4.83 N/A N/A Water Reservoir 23,668 2.37 N/A N/A Elementary School 25,882 2.59 N/A N/A 30 Low -Density Residential 104,337 10.43 75% 7.83 13 25 102 196 307 591 Low -Density Residential + 117,700 11.77 75% 8.83 19 40 168 353 478 1007 Medium Density Residential 99,452 9.95 75% 7.46 40 120 298 895 698 2094 Highway Commercial 10,428 1.04 N/A 1.04 10 19,166 1.92 75% 1.44 40 120 Mixed Use 57 172 82 246 3,251 81 Totals 528,345 26.6 625 1,616 1,565 3,937 3,251 91 30 DENSITY (units/people per net ha) 24 61 59 148 35 Newcastle North Village Secondary Plan LAND USE ALTERNATIVE 3 Land Use Density Range 6 u^m (units/ha) 0 N Q 2 w N v o m Min Upper Q z Arterial/Collector Roads 72,928 7.29 N/A N/A Road Widenings 13,439 1.34 N/A N/A Parks 60,126 6.01 N/A N/A Water Reservoir 23,668 2.37 N/A N/A Elementary School 26,723 2.67 N/A N/A Residential Commercial Community / Institutional Units Residents GFA Jobs Area Jobs Lower Upper Lower Upper (sqm) (sqm) Low -Density Residential 106,349 10.63 75% 7.98 13 25 104 199 1 313 602 Low -Density Residential + 82,555 8.26 75% 6.19 19 40 118 248 335 706 Medium Density Residential 113,970 11.40 75% 8.55 40 120 342 1,026 800 2,400 Highway Commercial 10,428 1.04 N/A 1.04 Mixed Use 18,159 1.82 75% 1.36 40 120 Totals 528,345 25.1 DENSITY (units/people per net ha) 30 54 163 78 233 3,251 81 618 25 1,666 66 1,526 61 3,941 3,251 91 30 157 Phase 2 Summary Report 36 filar Il `,N A=COM b " footprint Y � \ �rybwim��ea Pia��e��.�,��a 1