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OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)

OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)

PUBLIC MEETING #2 October 15, 2008

Topics Topics Topics

1)

Project Update

2)

Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs

3)

Municipal Leadership Strategy/ Actions

4)

Next Steps

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Project Update Project Update Project Update

Phase Deliverable Consultation

Open House/ Public Meeting #1 Public Meeting #2 Public Meeting – Planning Act

A Background Review C Supplemental Urban Design Guidelines and Streetscape Design Standards D 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 Report Deliverables

• Target Areas Planning Issues Report

E Draft CIP Deliverables

• Financial Incentive Programs Report

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Summary of Public Meeting #1 Summary of Public Meeting #1 Summary of Public Meeting #1

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• Approximately 45 members of the public in

attendance at public meeting on June 25, 2008

• 17 Comment Sheets and 1 Letter Received
• Comments generally very positive and supportive of

the Draft Target Areas Planning Issues Report and Draft Supplemental Urban Design Guidelines

• Public meeting comments and detailed staff review

resulted in some revisions to both reports

Main Revisions to Target Areas Planning Issues Report Main Revisions to Target Areas Planning Issues Report Main Revisions to Target Areas Planning Issues Report

• Ordered and prioritized Business Retention and

Expansion Strategies

• Recommended that funding be targeted from Heritage

Endowment Trust Fund to restore appearance of old fire hall with belfry and hose tower

• Included recommendation on reuse of jail building

(museum, public centre, offices) when it becomes available

• Added emphasis on by-law enforcement, especially in

Target Area 3

• Added recommendation re: heritage tours (audio) of

OST, possibly starting from public library

• Recommended a wayfinding system for murals in OST
• Recommended a heritage museum in OST

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Main Revisions to Supplemental Development and Urban Design Guidelines Main Revisions to Supplemental Development and Urban Main Revisions to Supplemental Development and Urban Design Guidelines Design Guidelines

• Strong support for gateways idea – developed more

detailed concepts for gateway areas

• Added text and illustrative drawings to better explain

design concepts

• Prepared illustration to show how properties could be

intensified along Sandwich Street to improve the main street character

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Target Areas Target Areas Target Areas

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Critical Community Improvement Needs Critical Community Improvement Needs

Target Area 1 – Commercial Core

– Deteriorated building facades – Dated storefronts and signage – Vacant and underutilized buildings – Vacant lots – Number of heritage buildings and properties that require preservation/improvement – Need for business retention, expansion, attraction and diversification – Public Realm

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Critical Community Improvement Needs Critical Community Improvement Needs

Target Area 2 – Waterfront

– Property standards – Appearance, screening, landscaping of industrial properties

Target Area 3 – Remainder of Project Area

– Property standards throughout area – commercial and residential – Condition and appearance of housing stock – issues re: property maintenance and repair – Condition of commercial and mixed commercial/residential buildings and building facades on Sandwich Street – Vacant and underutilized buildings – Vacant lots

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General Program Requirements

– Programs are not retroactive – Non-owners can apply for applicable programs with owner’s consent – Proposed works must conform with Urban Design Guidelines – City staff may inspect property before, during and after works are completed – If incentive application approved, City may require applicant enter into an agreement with City that governs the terms of the incentive – City reserves right to audit cost of any and all works – If applicant in default of any program requirements, City may delay, reduce or cancel payment of the incentive

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1) Commercial and Mixed Use Facade and Building Grant Program

– (Available in Target Areas 1 and 3 to commercial and mixed use

(commercial/residential) buildings. Only the commercial use component is eligible for interior works component of grant.

– Matching grant - 50% of cost of eligible facade and storefront improvement/ restoration works, and interior/exterior building maintenance/improvement works – Maximum grant for eligible storefront/ front facade improvement works = $15,000 – Maximum grant for eligible interior/exterior building works = $10,000 – Total maximum grant of $25,000 – Maximum grant can be increased by up to $10,000 at discretion of Council for:

a) rear and/or side facade improvement/restoration works for properties whose side and/or rear facades are highly visible from Sandwich Street; and, b) properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act

– All works including facade improvements must conform to City approved Urban Design Guidelines

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1) Commercial and Mixed Use Facade and Building Grant Program (Cont’d)

– Matching grant = 50% of cost of eligible facade and storefront improvement/ restoration works, and interior/exterior building maintenance/improvement works – Eligible facade/storefront improvement works:

Repair of facade brickwork/masonry Façade painting and cleaning Repair or replacement of cornices, parapets, eaves and other architectural details Repair or replacement of storefront including new doors and windows Addition of new lighting/upgrade existing lighting on exterior façade and in

entrance and storefront display

Installation/improvement of business signage Landscaping including plant materials (to a maximum of 10% of grant) Architectural/design fees required to meet urban design guidelines (to a

maximum of 10% of grant)

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1) Commercial and Mixed Use Facade and Building Grant Program (Cont’d)

– Eligible exterior/interior building maintenance and improvement works:

Entrance modifications to provide barrier free access; Installation/upgrading of fire protection systems Repair/replacement of roof Structural repairs Repair/replacement of windows and doors Extension/upgrading of plumbing and electrical services Improvements to HVAC

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2) Property Investment Grant Program (tax-increment based)

– (Available in Target Areas 1, 2 and 3)

– Grant = 70% of municipal tax increase resulting from project for up to:

10 years in Target Area 1 5 years in Target Areas 2 and 3

– Eligible projects = rehabilitation, expansion, additions to, or redevelopment of existing buildings and new infill construction on vacant lots that result in an increase in assessed value and property taxes as follows:

Commercial or mixed uses in Target Area 1; Permitted non-industrial uses in Target Area 2 north of Brock Street only; Residential, commercial or mixed uses in Target Area 3;

– Grant paid annually once project complete, property has been reassessed and new property taxes paid. – Grant payments cease when total grant equals cost of rehabilitation/ redevelopment project, or after 5 or 10 years (depending on project area), whichever comes first.

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3) Industrial Properties Improvement Grant Program

– (Available in Target Area 2 – south of Brock Street only) – Matching grant - 50% of cost of eligible fencing and landscaping improvement works – Maximum grant for eligible works = $15,000

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4) Neighbourhood Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program

– (Available in Target Area 3) – Matching grant - 50% of cost of exterior building maintenance and improvement works for residential properties in Target Area 3 – Minimum grant of $2,000 per property. – Maximum grant of $15,000 per property. – Eligible works include:

Cleaning/painting/repair/replacement of exterior facade materials; Repair/replacement of front windows, doors and porches; Repair/replacement of cornices, parapets, eaves, and other architectural details; Landscaping including walkways and permanent plant materials; Other similar repairs/improvements

– Works must be visible from road, i.e., works cannot be in backyard. – Maximum one application per property

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5) Commercial Core Feasibility Study Grant Program

– (Available in Target Area 1) – Matching grant - 50% of cost of studies to determine development feasibility in the commercial core. – Maximum grant $5,000 per property/project. – Eligible studies include:

Archaeological studies Urban Design studies Structural analyses Market analyses Evaluation of building systems (mechanical and electrical)

– Maximum one application per property/project

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6) Development and Building Fees Rebate Grant Program

– (Available in Target Areas 1 and 3) – Grant equal to 100% of fees paid for development and building permits will be rebated in the form of a grant after the project is complete – Eligible application fees include:

All planning application fees; Building permit fee Sign permit fee

– Maximum one application per property/project.

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7) Development Charges Rebate Grant

– (Available in Target Area 1) – Grant equal to 75% of the cost of development charges normally payable. – Development charges paid in full at time of building permit issuance – Development charge rebate grant paid after final inspection of built works – Maximum one application per property/project

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8) Public Art Grant Program

– (Available in Target Areas 1, 2 and 3) – Matching grant - 50% of cost of approved art pieces and displays on the exterior of private buildings (can be located in public or private space), but must be clearly visible. – Minimum grant of $2,000 per property. Maximum grant $5,000 per property. – Eligible works include:

Labour and Materials Lighting and Landscaping that highlights the public art

– All works must be recommended by the Community Public Art Advisory Committee (CPAAC) and approved by the City – Maximum one application per property

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Summary of Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs

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Municipal Leadership Strategy Municipal Leadership Strategy Municipal Leadership Strategy

• Purpose of Municipal Leadership Strategy (MLS)

– Provide leadership and support for revitalization and redevelopment in OST – Complement and set positive environment and framework for incentive programs – Focus City resources on a long term strategy of public improvements that will act as catalysts to leverage private sector investment – As per S. 28 of Planning Act, City of Windsor may:

Acquire, hold clear, grade or otherwise prepare land for community improvement Construct, repair, rehabilitate or improve buildings owned by the City in

conformity with the CIP;

Sell, lease or otherwise dispose of land and buildings owned by the City (at less

than market value if is so chooses) in conformity with the CIP

– Total of 50+ recommendations developed with City, BIA, or Port Authority as lead organization

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• Target Area 1 (Commercial Core)

– Design and install Gateways on Sandwich Street at Brock Street and Detroit Street – Undertake maintenance type streetscape improvements – replace missing trees, maintain and upgrade planters, etc… – Finalize and implement off street parking option on Mill Street – Develop and implement a wayfinding program including appropriate signage and tie in with public art – Finalize a range of land uses for old fire hall and issue request for proposals for reuse of the building – If jail building comes available, consider building to connect jail and old fire hall

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• Target Area 1 (Commercial Core)

– Prepare a Market Study as a first step in developing a Business Retention and Expansion Strategy

Market Area Assessment Business Needs Assessment Identification of Market Niches

– Undertake and implement a Marketing Program for the Commercial Core that includes:

Business Information Directory Consumer Guide Business Recruitment Package Business Seminars

– Concerted effort to attract a bank of financial institution – City to work with BIA to focus on expanding types of businesses and services for all age groups, but especially the elderly – Work with BIA to expand festivals, parades and cultural events

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• Target Area 2 (Waterfront)

– In consultation with affected organizations and parties, prepare a Waterfront Master Plan, including:

Extension of the Riverfront Walk under Ambassador Bridge, through McKee

Park and into OST

Extension of Detroit Street to Waterfront Extension of McKee Park and reorientation of the park entrance to Riverside

Drive

Redevelopment Mill Park and Mill Cove Marina Development of a Community Heritage Garden All parking areas on waterfront to be green with minimal environmental impact No residential uses on water side of Russell Street Construction of river watch observation points Improved outside storage, landscaping and screening requirements for

industrial uses in the Working Waterfront Port

– City to begin serious discussions with Port Authority and affected private property owners east of Brock Street regarding relocation

• f aggregate terminal and conversion of area to waterfront

recreational uses

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• Target Area 3 (Remainder of Project Area)

– Undertake detailed plans and capital budgeting for the open space system in OST that include:

Extension of the riverwalk Relocate aggregate terminal from its current location and consolidate industrial

• perations in the Working Port Lands to the south

Redevelop the Waterfront for a mix of uses Create a consistent edge between Patterson Park and the residential

neighbourhood on Alexander Boulevard

Prepare a Master Plan for Crawley Park that provides more formal entrances to

the park and create a series of facilities within the park.

Make improvements to Bradley Park

– Proactively enhance enforcement of property standards by-law - not just on a complaint basis, but regular inspections. In particular, address issues of outside storage, garbage, and parking in front yards.

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Next Steps Next Steps Next Steps

• 1. Prepare Draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• 2. Circulate Draft CIP to prescribed agencies and public

bodies for comment

• 3. Make Draft CIP available for public viewing prior to final

public meeting

• 4. Hold final Public Meeting under the Planning Act for

Council to consider adoption of CIP

• 5. Revise CIP as directed by Council
• 6. Council adopts CIP and CIP is approved if no objections

received within 20 days

• 7. Prepare Incentive Program Implementation Materials

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Questions Questions Questions

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