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City of Burlington Official Plan Review: Indian Point Character Area Study April 2, 2013 Public Visioning Workshop Tonights Schedule 6:30 6:35 Citys Introduction 6:35 7:05 Consultant Presentation 7:05 8:15 Workshop Exercise

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City of Burlington

Official Plan Review: Indian Point Character Area Study

April 2, 2013 Public Visioning Workshop

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Tonight’s Schedule

6:30 – 6:35 City’s Introduction 6:35 – 7:05 Consultant Presentation 7:05 – 8:15 Workshop Exercise and Reporting Back 8:15 – 8:30 Wrap-up and Next Steps

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1. The Project Team and Stakeholders 2. Character Area Study 3. The Study Area 4. Precedent Review 5. Character Area Components 6. Workshop Exercises 7. Next Steps

Presentation Outline

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The Project Team and Stakeholders

City of Burlington

  • Andrea Smith, Acting

Manager of Policy and Research

  • Rosa Bustamante,

Project Manager

Key Stakeholders:

  • Indian Point residents and

landowners, residents of Burlington, development community, etc.

Brook McIlroy

  • Anne McIlroy, Principal-in-Charge
  • Matt Reid, Project Manager
  • Maryann Alisch, Planner
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What is Neighbourhood Character?

Neighbourhood character refers to the 'look and feel of an area'. Character Areas are areas of the community that have achieved a distinct, recognizable, character that is different from neighbouring areas. These differences may be the result of topography, age and style of housing, built environment, land use patterns, landscaping, street patterns, open space, and streetscapes.

  • The Big Move (2008)

Character Area Study

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What is a Character Area Study? The Indian Point Character Area Study is a process that will:

  • Identify and define the private and

public realm character components

  • f the neighbourhood that

distinguish it from other areas of Burlington

  • Develop tools to improve the

management of neighbourhood character issues related to development applications

  • Protect and support the character of

the Indian Point neighbourhood

Character Area Study

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Fifteen (15) acres in size Located south west of the QEW along the northern edge of Lake Ontario One of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city Area has cultural heritage significance Residential Area in Burlington Official Plan Zoned as Low Density Residential in Burlington Zoning By-Law 2020

Indian Point Neighbourhood

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Our Process Detailed site visits Background and policy review Precedent review Detailed qualitative and quantitative review of neighbourhood mapping Extensive consultation with community members

Character Area Study

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Old Port Credit Village, Mississauga Heritage Conservation Plan

  • Buildings of historic interest include

those dating from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

  • Lessons Learned
  • The goal of the plan is to conserve and

enhance the historical character of old Port Credit village and to maintain the district’s predominately low-density residential character

Precedent Review

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Trafalgar Road, Oakville Heritage Conservation District Plan

  • Predominantly late nineteenth and early to

mid twentieth century houses Lessons Learned

  • The Plan provides the basis for protection of

the district's heritage features and nineteenth and twentieth century houses,

  • pen space, streets and street trees
  • Provides guidance on planning and

development matters that may affect the future of this area

Precedent Review

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Wychwood Park Heritage Conservation District Plan

  • Neighbourhood of sixty homes in Toronto
  • Houses built between 1906 – 1917
  • Considerable architectural significance
  • Distinct tree canopy and topography

Lessons Learned

  • Change in the character of individual buildings
  • r of the overall setting are neither necessary or

desirable in this neighbourhood

  • New houses should be designed in character

with neighbouring houses which may be perceived as being part of a related group in the park

Precedent Review

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Interactive Voting!

  • Each person should have their own clicker.
  • If you make a mistake or change your mind, simply press enter

your answer again. The clicker will only use your most recent answer.

  • After the poll is closed, you can no longer vote on that question.
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Are you someone who….

(Pick as many answers as apply)

  • 1. 1. Lives in Indian Point
  • 2. 2. Lived in Indian Point, but no

longer lives there

  • 3. 3. Visits Indian Point
  • 4. 4. Has never been to Indian

Point

  • 5. 5. Owns property in Indian

Point

  • 6. 6. Rents property in Indian

Point

  • 7. 7. Has development interests

in Indian Point

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How long have you lived in Indian Point?

  • 1. Less than 5 years
  • 1. 2. Between 5-10 years
  • 2. 3. Between 10-20 years
  • 3. 4. More than 20 years
  • 4. 5. You do not live in Indian Point
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Large Mature Trees

  • Large tree canopy creates shaded

streetscapes

  • Tree-lined streets create sense of

enclosure and arrival into the neighbourhood

Character Area Components

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Large Mature Trees

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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Lakeside Context

  • Location on a peninsula creates a

sense of a neighbourhood enclave

  • Houses, landscape, open space

and views to and from the Lake

Character Area Components

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Lakeside Context

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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Landmarks

  • Historic gateway signifies arrival

into the neighbourhood

  • Represents Indian Point’s early

history and unique location in the City

Character Area Components

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Landmarks

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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Views

  • Indian Road stretches along the

waterfront, offering exceptional views of Lake Ontario

Character Area Components

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Views

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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Private Enclave

  • Indian Road is the connecting

street, running along the Lake, Mohawk Rd, Algonquin Rd and Iroquois Rd extending west

  • Lack of sidewalks and through

traffic

Character Area Components

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Private Enclave

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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Topography

  • Land gently slopes downward

toward the Lake, allowing for heightened views from the roads extending east of Indian Road

Character Area Components

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Topography

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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Spacious Properties

  • Large lot frontages ranging

from 24 - 60 metres reinforce the prominence of the homes

  • Minimal lot coverage with

significant private amenity space

Character Area Components

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Spacious Properties

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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Height and Scale of Houses

  • Scale and massing that is

appropriate to the lot size

  • Predominantly 1 ½ to 2 ½ storey

houses with pitched roofs and varied architectural period detailing

  • One storey cottage-like houses on

Indian Road along the Lake

  • Allows for clear views of the water

from the street

Character Area Components

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Height and Scale of Houses

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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Style of Architecture

  • Mix of historic architectural styles:

Neo-Tudor and Arts & Crafts styles predominate

  • Housing variety strengthens

character and provides choice

Character Area Components

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Style of Architecture

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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Private Landscaping

  • Gives each property a distinct,

clearly defined character

  • Promotes privacy and defined

property edges

Character Area Components

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Private Landscaping

  • 1. 1. Not Important
  • 2. 2. Slightly Important
  • 3. 3. Neutral
  • 4. 4. Quite Important
  • 5. 5. Very Important
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1. 1. Retent ention ion of Trees s 2. 2. View of the Lake e 3. 3. Housing sing design

Workshop Exercises

Team Introductions

  • Introduce yourself to your table
  • Assign a note taker, and someone to

report back

Post-It Note Exercise

  • What character elements are important to

you for the future of Indian Point?

Group Discussions

  • Complete the worksheet at your table
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Next Steps

Prepare Summary of Workshop

  • April, 2013

Steering Committee Meeting

  • April, 2013

Prepare Interim Report of Findings

  • May, 2013

Second Public Workshop

  • Early summer, 2013