ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT DESIGN 2015 ANNUAL REPORT ~ ,,,.,, . •' ' \< .·· ,;;f ·~ i< '.'I -: !l .1 ""' ' • < ,.~,:\; ' · .. , . .. - 1 ·1' . ·· ,al __ ___ _ ___ __ a. Edoc 366959
Committee Purpose The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Development Design (ACDD) is to: advise Mayor and Council on matters respecting policies and guidelines affecting the City’s physical environment, as well as applications for development permits.
Committee Composition The ACDD is comprised of nine members that are appointed by Council. These members are selected from the following list of stakeholder representatives. Name Nam Represen presentative of: tative of: Suz Suzanne Sam amkow (Chai w (Chair) Landscape Professional Russell Reim Russel Reimer Architectural Design Engineering Representative Ashley Elli Ashley Elliot ott Mike Faw ke Fawcettt tt Prince George Construction Association John Martinse John Martin sen Public at Large Linda Parke Lin a Parker Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Prince George Council of Seniors Virginia Parsons Virg Parsons Advisory Committee on Accessibility Jod Jody Tind Tindill Housing Industry Willy Ba lly Baldwin win Public at Large
Committee Achievements in 2015 Throughout the year, the ACDD held fifteen meetings, reviewed eight projects, and held four educational sessions.
One Downtown Form and Character Development Permit Downtown Downtown Form & Form & Character Developmen Character Development Permits t Permits DP100518 – 605 Quebec Street Four Commercial Form and Character Development Permits Commercial Form & Commercial Form & Character Developmen Character Development t Permits Permits DP100496 – 6749 Westgate Avenue DP100502 – 3191/3221 Hwy 16 West DP100508 – 1995 20 th Avenue DP100516 – 2626 Recplace Drive
One Multiple Residential Form and Character Development Permit Multiple Multiple Residen Residential ial Form & Character Form & Character Development Permit Development Permit DP100506 – Ellington Avenue Two Industrial Form and Character Development Permits Industrial Industrial Form & Character Developmen Form & Character Development Permit t Permit DP100501 – 1085 Great Street DP100521 – 5363 Hartway Drive
At each meeting the ACDD reviewed each project, and asked the applicant questions. The ACDD makes suggestions and/or recommendations to the applicant based on stakeholder knowledge.
The Committee members also classify and rate projects using the following criteria: Type of Type of Developmen Development Permit t Permit Commercial Downtown Industrial Institutional Multiple Family Project Rating Project Rating Aesthetics Accessibility Climate-sensitive design Landscaping Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Overall Design
The ACDD conducted an annual review of all issued Development Permits and Design Review applications. The intent of this review was to identify one or more projects that were deserving of Council recognition (e.g. Project Recognition Certificate(s)).
ACDD has identified one project through this process that they believe make a significant contribution to improved design standards in our community. At the February 22 nd Council Meeting, Council approved the following development to be awarded a Project Recognition Certificate. Therefore, the Committee would like to award the following project with the 2015 Project Recognition Certificate.
Development Permit No. DP100486 Magnolia Gardens Phase 4 & 5 Multi-Family Development - 2055 Ingledew Street Lheidli T'enneh emoriol P.1rk
~ - -,.,--- -- The building I --i--- exterior combines different high --, +- quality materials including: fibre cement plank and ~ <( panel siding; I 15 N wood; and glass Setbacks in the -~- I --- facade, varied _Jl rooflines, balconies, high amounts of glazing, and I I abundant I I landscaping add to I ---r- I visual interest 1 I
Committee 2016 Goals Annually review projects to assess design quality. Continue to meet and update the work plan with reviewed Development Permit and Design Review Applications. The Committee will continue to look for educational opportunities to further knowledge on quality urban design. .
The ACDD continues to fulfill its role in promoting high quality development within the City of Prince George and looks forward to a busy year of development review in 2016.
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