olde sandwich towne community improvement plan (cip)

Olde Sandwich Towne Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Olde Sandwich Towne Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

PUBLIC MEETING #1June 25, 2008

TopicsTopics

1) What is a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?2) Community Improvement Project Area/ Target Areas3) CIP Process for Olde Sandwich Towne (OST) 4) Project Area Characteristics – SWOT Analysis5) Vision, Goals and Objectives6) Target Areas Planning Issues7) Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines 8) Questions and Answers 9) Next Steps

What is a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?What is a Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

S. 28 of Planning Act allows municipality to designate a community improvement project area and prepare a CIP for that area.City can designate “community improvement project area”:

– Age, dilapidation, overcrowding or faulty arrangement– Any other economic, social or community economic development reason

A CIP is a strategic planning tool that once adopted allows a municipality to:

– Target areas in transition, facilitate and engineer community change in a coordinated manner

– Focus the public on municipal priorities and initiatives– Undertake infrastructure, public space improvements and other actions – Acquire/clear/rehabilitate/sell/lease or otherwise dispose of land/ buildings– Uses public sector investment to leverage private sector investment through

provision of financial incentives (grants and loans) – Create partnerships with the private sector and community groups

Community Improvement Project Area

and Target Areas

Community Improvement Project Area

and Target Areas

CIP Process for Olde Sandwich TowneCIP Process for Olde Sandwich Towne

Phase Deliverable Consultation SC SC Open House/ Public Meeting SC Open House/ Public Meeting SC Public Meeting – Planning Act SC

A Background Review

C Supplemental Urban Design Guidelines and Streetscape Design

F Final CIP

Deliverables - Communications/ Public Consultation Plan - CIP Background Report

Deliverables - Draft CIP

Deliverables - Final CIP

D Financial Incentive Programs

Deliverables - Supplemental Urban Design Guidelines - Supplemental Streetscape Design Standards

B Target Areas Planning Issues Review

Deliverables - Target Areas Planning Issues Report

E Draft CIP

Deliverables - Financial Incentive Programs Report

Project Area Characteristics - SWOTProject Area Characteristics - SWOT

Target Area 1 – Commercial CoreS/O– Compact pedestrian main street form– Heritage buildings and character– Parks and Open Space– Multi-use public building (school, library,

police station)

W/T– Building and facade deterioration– Vacant and underutilized buildings and lots– Fire Hall and vacant city lot behind– Lack of higher order retail uses


Target Area 2 – Industrial Port LandsS/O– Employment close to neighbourhood– Two parks

W/T– Block views and access to waterfront– Poor appearance of buildings and properties– Vacant and underutilized buildings and lots– Land use compatibility issues


Target Area 3 – Remainder of Project AreaS/O

– Connection to University– Affordable housing– Local and accessible schools– Open Space, community gardens, bicycle paths– Rosedale Area

W/T– Poor condition of housing stock– Poor appearance of buildings and properties – Poor community image – Vacant and underutilized buildings/ lots along

Russell Street– Indian Road– Marginal commercial and industrial uses – Vacant and underutilized buildings and lots south

along Sandwich Street– Land use compatibility issues

VisionVision

“Olde Sandwich Town is a vibrant waterfront community”– Maintain, enhance and celebrate the area’s historic

character– A whole community that is vibrant (physically, socially and

economically) – Key themes include heritage, the waterfront, the arts and

connection to the university

Goals and ObjectivesGoals and Objectives

1) Appearance and Community ImageImprove visual and perceived appearance and community image of OST

2) Heritage Restoration, Preservation and ImprovementProtect and enhance the heritage and historical character of OST

3) Commercial Development and Business AttractionAttract a diverse range of retail businesses and cultural activities to OST

4) Health Care, Education and Community NeedsImprove availability and range of health care, education and community services

5) Parks and Open SpaceExpand parks and open space system and improve open space areas

6) Safety and CrimeImprove community safety and pride in OST

Target Area 1 – Commercial CoreTarget Area 1 – Commercial Core

Business Retention, Expansion, Attraction and Diversification Strategies – Lack of diversity and higher order retail and service uses– Market Study– Attract Bank or Financial Institution– Other Actions in Community Planning Study– Business Retention and Expansion Strategies– Business Attraction and Diversification Strategies


Off-Street Parking Options– Issue: Lack of central public parking lots– Limited options– Recommend Mill & Sandwich lot with 60-80 spaces– Waterfront parking– Cooperative arrangements

OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN JUNE 2008


60 Spaces 81 Spaces


* Opportunity to acquire the adjacent property to extend parking area & potential to convert the building to an alternate use.


Adaptive Reuse of Old Fire Hall– Unique heritage building, 0.4 acre site– Has character, needs work– Reuse should further goals of study;

“Vibrant, waterfront Community”

– Possible uses:● Arts ● Office● Restaurant ● Museum● Housing ● Mixed Use● Retail

– Suggest arts related use



Adaptive Reuse of Old Fire Hall

Target Area 2 – Waterfront Redevelopment StrategyTarget Area 2 – Waterfront Redevelopment Strategy

Based on direction and recommendations in Community Planning Study– Acquire Riverfront properties for recreational use– Extend riverwalk– Prioritize funding for redevelopment of McKee Park, Mill,

Queens Dock and Riverfront Park– Develop Master Plan for Riverfront lands in line with CRIP

and Official Plan– Improve area under Bridge– Work with owners of industrial sites along waterfront to

improve their properties


Current Use and Ownership


Proposed Waterfront Redevelopment Strategy

Target Area 3 – Remainder of Project AreaTarget Area 3 – Remainder of Project Area

Open Space Strategy– Riverwalk extension: high priority– Waterfront redevelopment to include park expansion,

marina, entertainment– Patterson Park improvements, gateway– Crawley Park facilities along corridor

Open Space Strategy


Policies to Foster Stable Residential Neighbourhoods– Demolition Control– Enhanced Enforcement of Property Standards– Banning of Interim Uses– Incentive Programs


Urban Design and Streetscape GuidelinesUrban Design and Streetscape Guidelines

Purpose of the Guidelines– Supplemental to the Sandwich Heritage Conservation

District Plan– Provides guidance for both City and building

owners/developers– Recommendations for maintenance and building

improvements


Built Form– Opportunities for infill and redevelopment, façade

treatments– High quality materials consistent with character of Olde

Sandwich Towne

Parking– Principles for appropriate screening methods– Areas recommended for enhancement


Building and Street Signage– Develops district identity, historic reference– Signage types, enhancement opportunities and wayfinding

Gateways– Define character and transition– Locations and enhancements for gateways into the

commercial area


Street Trees– Reduce scale of right of way, pedestrian comfort– Recommendations for replacements and enhancements

Street Furniture and Elements– Repetition of common elements to define sense of place– Promotes walkability, pedestrian traffic and safety– Recommendations for replacements and enhancements


Public Art and Community Installations– Recognizable landmarks– Visual interest, opportunities to express local history

Views and Vistas– Sightlines to waterfront and bridge from commercial area– Elements of interest at gateways and intersections

Next StepsNext Steps

1. Receive comments on Target Areas Planning Issues and Urban Design and Streetscape Guidelines

2. Finalize Target Areas Planning Issues Report and Supplemental Urban Design Guidelines and Streetscape Design Standards Report

3. Prepare Draft Financial Incentive Programs and Municipal Leadership Strategy

4. Public Meeting #2 in September to obtain comments on proposed Financial Incentive Programs and Municipal Leadership Strategy

Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers

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