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Neighbourhood Character Study

Public Workshop – May 30, 2019

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Agend enda

1. Introduction 2. Postcard activity 3. Managing neighbourhood change 4. Breakout activity with worksheets 5. Feedback 6. Summary & next steps

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St Stud udy Pur Purpose

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• 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

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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

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Nei eighbo hbourho rhood C Charac haracter er

• Neighbourhood Character is
• ften defined as the collective

qualities and characteristics that distinguish a particular area or neighbourhood.

• Neighbourhood character is
• ften perceived by residents

based on values, and is therefore subjective.

• A combination of physical

features and characteristics can help define the character of the area.

NEIGHBOURHOOD RELATED LOT RELATE D HOUSING RELATED

Street Trees Sidewalks Streetscape Lotting pattern/street pattern Road widths Other features (e.g. parks) Lot coverage Fencing Trees and landscaping Garages Setbacks Porches & decks Driveways & walkways Architectural style Building materials, colours & textures Building height Size of homes (floor area) Roofline pitch/pattern

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NEIGHBOURHOOD CHARACTER

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postcard ard activity ctivity

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what hat we we hav have e learn earned ed so so far ar

STAKEHO HOLDE LDER INTERVIEWS

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• 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

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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

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d on large l lots

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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

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hang nge m must respect t the he exis isting ng c cha haracter of the established neighbourhoods and their elements

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be abou

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ding a adv dverse i impacts ts instead of minimizing them

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bett tter a addr ddress e elements th that t de define c character

What hat w we e heard heard

WALK LKING T TOUR UR FEEDBACK

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Nei eighbo hbourho rhood Feat Features res

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Lot

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& Housi Housing F g Featur ures

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Top 5 p 5 R Rank anked ed Feat Features res

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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

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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

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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

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managi anaging g neighb hbourhood

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change hange

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Pl Planning Pr g Proc

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OFFI OFFICIAL P PLAN ZO ZONING B BY-LAW AW BUILDIN ING P PERMIT IT 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

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OFFI OFFICIAL P PLAN ZO ZONING B BY-LAW AW BUILDIN ING P PERMIT IT The Municipality’s Zoning By-laws implement the policies of the Official Plan and allows for its day-to-day administration.

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OFFI OFFICIAL P PLAN ZO ZONING B BY-LAW AW BUILDIN ING P PERMIT IT

• 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.

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OFFI OFFICIAL P PLAN ZO ZONING B BY-LAW AW BUILDIN ING P PERMIT IT

• 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

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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

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workshop b hop break reakout

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activity ctivity

Each t table wi will h have e gr graph phic w worksheets r related t to e elements that at define neighbou

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acter c charac acterized i d into

• 3 areas:

NEIG EIGHBOURHOOD F D FEATURES ES HOUSI SING F FEATURE RES LOT F FEA EATURES ES

• Heritage
• Trees
• Parking
• Garages
• Lot Area & Frontage
• Lot Coverage
• Landscaped Open Space &

Driveways

• Setbacks & Corner Lots
• Accessory Buildings & Structures
• Building Height
• Apartment-in-house
• Projections

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Ne Next S t Ste teps

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Th Thank y you!

Carlo lo P Pella llarin in, M Manager Development Review Municipality of Clarington cpellarin@clarington.net 905 623 3379 x 2408 Tracey Webster, S Senior P Planner er Development Review Municipality of Clarington twebster@clarington.net 905 623 3379 x 2415 Amy B Burk rke, Senior P r Planner Special Projects Municipality of Clarington aburke@clarington.net 905 623 3379 x 2423 Dana A a Anderson, P Partner MHBC Planning danderson@mhbcplan.com 905 639 8686 x 226 Kelly lly M Martel, l, A Associa iate MHBC Planning kmartel@mhbcplan.com 905 639 8686 x 230