Munic icip ipalit lity o of C Clarin ington on Neighbourhood Character Study Public Workshop – May 30, 2019 www.clarington.net/NCS
Agend enda 1. Introduction 2. Postcard activity 3. Managing neighbourhood change 4. Breakout activity with worksheets 5. Feedback 6. Summary & next steps www.clarington.net/NCS
St Stud udy Pur Purpose ose • To better understand the effects on established residential neighbourhood character by new development Address concerns with new lots, new dwellings • and additions to existing dwellings that are not compatible with existing character • Consider whether changes to the Municipality’s Zoning By-law 84-63 is needed to balance new development and intensification within existing neighbourhoods www.clarington.net/NCS
Stu tudy A dy Area • Focused on three established residential areas • Mainly zoned “Urban Residential Type One (R1)” • Current regulations do not account for existing neighbourhood character when dealing with heights, setbacks, massing, attached garages and lot coverage www.clarington.net/NCS
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Nei eighbo hbourho rhood C Charac haracter er NEIGHBOURHOOD RELATED • Neighbourhood Character is Street Trees often defined as the collective Sidewalks Streetscape qualities and characteristics Lotting pattern/street pattern that distinguish a particular Road widths area or neighbourhood. Other features (e.g. parks) • Neighbourhood character is often perceived by residents based on values, and is LOT NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSING CHARACTER RELATE therefore subjective. RELATED D Lot coverage • A combination of physical Architectural style Fencing features and characteristics can Building materials, Trees and landscaping colours & textures help define the character of the Garages Building height Setbacks area. Size of homes (floor area) Porches & decks Roofline pitch/pattern Driveways & walkways www.clarington.net/NCS
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STAKEHO HOLDE LDER INTERVIEWS
What hat w we e heard heard The Study A Area eas a s are c e changing i in differ erent wa ways. s. Each Area is unique and is balancing changing lifestyle, • preferences and complementary design considerations • The Study Areas are seen as des esirable pl e plac aces t to live due to their proximity to Downtown Bowmanville and surrounding transportation networks • There are a growin ing nu number o of senio niors lo looking ng t to ha have g ground-level liv living ing There are a growing number of young professionals and young families seeking affo fordable h housing • • A large proportion of changes are coming from new h ew homes es being con onstructed on d on large l lots ots th that t have been been s sev evered ed • Homes w wit ith in h in-house a se apartmen ent u units s and separate front doors for each unit can visually overwhelm the street Cha hang nge m must respect t the he exis isting ng c cha haracter of the established neighbourhoods and their elements • • Con ontrol ol of of change s shou ould b be abou out a t avoi oidi ding a adv dverse i impacts ts instead of minimizing them • Regulati tion ons s shou ould b bett tter a addr ddress e elements th that t de define c character www.clarington.net/NCS
WALK LKING T TOUR UR FEEDBACK
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Lot ot & & Housi Housing F g Featur ures www.clarington.net/NCS
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Observed B d Built ilt Conditio ditions STUD TUDY A AREA 1: ELGI GIN N NEIGH GHBOU BOURHOO OOD • Compact, walkable grid urban pattern Close proximity to the historic Downtown Bowmanville • • Built between 1945 and 1964 • 66% were constructed in the post WWII period as modern bungalows and smaller workers’ cottages • Vernacular architectural styles of Gothic Revival, Italianate, Craftsman, Four Square and Bungalow • Small-scale, one-storey to one-and-a-half storey residential single-detached dwellings • Minimal front yard setbacks on Prospect St, Elgin St, Veterens Ave and portions of Scugog St Parking is generally facilitated by driveways & car ports with few small-scale • garage additions • Treed boulevards along Scugog St and Fourth St • 5% of the Study Area is considered to have cultural heritage value 10 Prospect Street www.clarington.net/NCS
Observed B d Built ilt Conditio ditions STUD TUDY A AREA 2: CENTRAL N NEIGH GHBO BOURHOO OOD Compact, walkable grid urban pattern • • Immediately north of historic Downtown Bowmanville • Majority of homes were built pre 1914 • Low-density with varying size, form and location on the lot • Distinct lot pattern on Carlisle Ave, Liberty Pl and Alexander Blvd Buildings constructed prior to 1945 generally have smaller setbacks • • Mainly single-detached homes of one-and-a-half to two storeys, with a few two-storey, semi- detached homes along Carlisle Ave and Liberty Pl • Vernacular architectural styles of Gothic Revival, Italiante, Craftsman, Four Square and Bungalow Designated Beech Avenue Heritage Conservation District • • 74% of the Study Area is considered to have cultural heritage value • Parking is generally facilitated by driveways and small-scale detached garages located to the rear of properties • Majority of streetscapes are either treed boulevards or grass lined verges 8 Beech Avenue www.clarington.net/NCS
Observed B d Built ilt Conditio ditions STUD TUDY A AREA 3: MEMORIAL N NEIGH GHBOU BOURHOOD OD • Compact, walkable grid urban pattern • Immediately south of historic Downtown Bowmanville • Majority of homes in this area were built between 1915 and 1945 • Variety of lot sizes, varying front yard setbacks • Wider side yard setbacks • Low-density with a great diversity of home types, sizes and architectural styles • Predominantly one-storey, single-detached dwellings • Variety of architectural styles (Gothic Revival, Craftsman, Italianate, Victory and Bungalow vernacular styles) • Parking is generally facilitated by driveways in the northern portion of the Study Area and detached garages located to the rear of properties in the southern portion of the Study Area • 28% of the Study Area is considered to have cultural heritage value • Some treed boulevards and open green spaces 71 Brown Street www.clarington.net/NCS
managi anaging g neighb hbourhood ourhood change hange www.clarington.net/NCS
Planning Pr Pl g Proc ocess ss & Tool ools The Municipality of Clarington Official Plan provides a vision for the community. The Official Plan sets out Clarington's general policies for future land use. Special Policy Area OFFI OFFICIAL P PLAN ZONING B ZO BY-LAW AW BUILDIN ING P PERMIT IT www.clarington.net/NCS
Planning Pr Pl g Proc ocess ss & Tool ools The Municipality’s Zoning By-laws implement the policies of the Official Plan and allows for its day-to-day administration. OFFI OFFICIAL P PLAN ZONING B ZO BY-LAW AW BUILDIN ING P PERMIT IT www.clarington.net/NCS
Pl Planning Pr g Proc ocess ss & Tool ools • Section 3.6 of Zoning By-law 84-63 contains provisions related to existing buildings. • A building or structure that may not meet zoning standards but that existed prior to the date when Zoning By-law 84-63 was passed is referred to as a “legal non-conforming building or structure” . • Certain “legal non-conforming buildings or structures” are subject to various provisions in Section 3.6 of Zoning By-law 84-63. OFFI OFFICIAL P PLAN ZONING B ZO BY-LAW AW BUILDIN ING P PERMIT IT www.clarington.net/NCS
Pl Planning Pr g Proc ocess ss & Tool ools • Minor variance required where a proposed development requires relief from a specific zoning requirement • Application is made to the Committee of Adjustment • Notification of minor variance application and timing/location of Committee meeting is provided to residents within 60m of subject property OFFICIAL P OFFI PLAN ZONING B ZO BY-LAW AW BUILDIN ING P PERMIT IT www.clarington.net/NCS
Pl Planning Pr g Proc ocess ss & Tool ools OFFICIAL P OFFI PLAN ZO ZONING B BY-LAW AW BUILDIN ING P PERMIT IT www.clarington.net/NCS
Other R her Reg egulat atory ry C Cont ntro rols • Ontario Heritage Act • Property Standards • Tree Protection • Site Plan Control • Conservation Authority • Old Bowmanville (North Ward) Heritage Guidelines • Draft Residential Intensification Urban Design Guidelines www.clarington.net/NCS
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