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The Core Neighbourhood Community of Interest Meeting The Wolfville Farmers Market July 25 th , 2016 7:00pm 9:00pm Meeting Outline 1. Overview of Municipal Planning Strategy Review 2. Overview of Core Neighbourhood Area i. Why are
The Wolfville Farmer’s Market July 25th, 2016 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Guidelines
community consultations
consultation for MPS Review in Summer of 2017
collaborative based process
together with your friends, family, and neighbours
Neighbourhood area?
this area give off based on its proximity to the Downtown?
(Imagine Wolfville’s Downtown Report, 2013, Pg. 11)
role the adjacent stable neighbourhood plays and will continue to play in housing people near Main Street; and
development controls to address the unique development pressures in this part of town.
(What We Heard Report , 2016, Pg. 53)
“A viable neighbourhood is one with connections among neighbors, transient and permanent; a place where residents feel safe; a strong attachment to “place”; and spaces to meet and play. For Wolfville’s core neighbourhood there must also be an understanding of the role this area plays in the economic vitality and overall vibrancy and fabric of the Town.”
(Reclaiming & Sustaining Core Neighbourhoods, 2013, Pg. 53)
Community letters sent to property
Response Rate
Partially
Completed
Completion Rate
58% of respondents stated they lived in the Core Neighbourhood area
Do you think the Core Neighbourhood area of Wolfville is distinct from other parts of Town? Why or why not?
“No. There is a wide mix of people living in this area, as well as other areas, I don't see it being necessarily distinct from other spots.” “Yes. It is the centre of the historic town, has some of the oldest homes, and is the community visitors as well as all residents will see when they visit the downtown commercial area.” “Yes. There is a large number of student housing and apartments that make for a transient population with limited interest in developing a community spirit.”
Should the Core Neighbourhood boundary be expanded or reduced? Where should this expansion of reduction occur?
Q: What does this mean?
in the Core Neighbourhood area does not respond to the needs
neighbourhood with a mixed demographic
density issues and types of housing that should be found in the Core Neighbourhood area
Do you agree with the proposed zoning changes for the Core Neighbourhood area? What is your property’s proposed zoning? Do you agree with how your property is proposed to be rezoned? If you do not agree with the proposed zoning of your property, please state your concerns.
35% 29% 24%
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree
41% 35% 18%
R-1A R-2 None of the Above
53% 47%
Yes No
35% 35% 29%
Level of Density Character Permitted Uses
29%
Adjacent Land Uses
Street’s commercial corridor to neighbourhood areas
residential land uses
Do properties located on the north-side of Summer Street (zoned C2) feel more commercial or residential?
“Summer st looks residential but it's a great opportunity to grow the commercial area within close proximity to main st.” “Although this street has had an increase in commercial use it traditionally has been a residential area with stately homes that add to the architecture of the town and should be protected from commercial development.” “We need more area for business restaurants etc the commercial area need to be wider.”
We understand there is a desire for neighbourhoods to become more diversified
and Home Occupations Issue: We have heard that the creative community (potters, studios, artists, etc) cannot afford to live in the Core Area.
We have heard there are a number
rental situations. Do you share these concerns? What is your main concern with rental housing? Do you think there should be more controls put in place to regulate residential conversions? If you replied yes, what kind of controls do you think should be put in place?
27% 20% 20%
I have no concerns All of the above Property standards
67% 33%
Yes No
27% 20% 20%
Limit number of Units Maintain look of building Parking at rear
20%
Limit number of bedrooms
53% 40%
Yes No
7%
Not Sure
“A self-contained set of rooms located in a building and designed for or intended to be occupied by and for the use of an individual or household as a residence. A Dwelling Unit contains sanitary and kitchen facilities for the exclusive use of the residents of the Dwelling Unit.”
“One or more persons living together as a single non-profit, independent house keeping unit, sharing all areas of a dwelling unit.”
“A dwelling with a specified (currently undefined) number of lodging units which are provided to persons in return for remuneration, or for the provision of service, or both.” All space within the dwelling unit is not shared.
“means a room that is used or designed to be used for sleeping accommodations, which is: a) used exclusively by the resident or residents of the room; b) not normally accessible to persons other than the resident or residents of the room; and c) shall not include a kitchen and a bathroom for the exclusive use of the resident or residents of the room.”
Are you open to lodging houses in the Core Neighbourhood? If you replied yes, where should they be located in the Core Neighbourhood area?
60% 20%
No Yes
20%
Not Sure
“acadia st summer st linden ave.” “Everywhere” “Closer to Willow Park where the higher residential buildings are being proposed to be relocated.” “Main and Gaspereau or in high density zones.”
– What is it? – What will it regulate?
Would you support the implementation of a Residential Rental Business Bylaw? Residential Rental Business Bylaw Comments
40% 40%
Yes No
“This process should involve land developers of the area, as they are the ones that have often been different places and seen different towns to see what can work and has potential. If the Town and developers can work together to create a by-law then this would be a great piece of municipal law. If the process excludes developers as highly active and influential in the development of the RRBB then I would NOT support the bylaw.” “This must be a priority. If all houses that rent to tenants without the landlord living in the house must obtain a licence and meet safety requirements many of our current problems might go away and some houses will be used as they were intended when built.”
13% Not Sure
“Housing intensification, or increased density, does not in itself lead to undesirable results, as evidenced by the many communities with much higher densities that attract tourists, businesses and residents. There is strong evidence that higher density, when augmented by creative place making, walkability, interesting destinations, appropriate personal and property safeguards, and an integrated social community, is more sustainable and environmentally responsive than traditional suburban development.”
(Reclaiming & Sustaining Core Neighbourhoods, 2013, Pg. 1)
“The MPS is clear in its support for higher density residential development and states the reasons why this is: 1. Higher density of population reduces the unit costs and environmental impacts of providing town services such as water, sewer, paved streets, sidewalks and snow removal 2. More affordable housing can be achieved with higher density developments. 3. Higher density favours development of user services which will reduce the use
certain threshold levels of participation, such as local bus/shuttle services and home deliveries from local businesses. 4. Higher density near the downtown business districts allows more people to reduce dependence on the automobile.”
(The Density Debate: Understanding the Issues, 2010, Pg. 3)
Type of Dwelling Current Housing Stock Constructed or Permitted (Since 2011) Desired Mix (Housing Targets) Single Detached 36% 10.7% 30% Semis, Towns, & Duplexes 12% 5.8% 25% Apartments (Multi-Units) 51% 76.8% 45% Secondary Suites Unknown 6.5% Unknown
How many units should be permitted in the Core Neighbourhood area? Would you like to see more units per building while maintaining the same number of people? What type of housing is best suited for the Core Neighbourhood area? (Pick multiple)
73% 60% 47%
Semi-detached (Duplexes) G.O. apartments Town/row housing
33%
Single – detached
40% 33%
10 6
13%
8 Majority supports the idea
while maintaining the same number of bedrooms
Should we encourage more home based businesses (HBB) and/or home occupations (HO) in the Core Neighbourhood area? What types of HBB or HO are appropriate for the Core Neighbourhood area? Are there any types of HBB or HO that shouldn’t be allowed? If you replied yes, what types of incentives should be offered? (Pick Multiple)
33% 27% 20%
Reduced Parking Req. Expedited Approval Proc. Reduced Permit Fee
20%
Reduced Hard Surface Req.
87%
13%
No Yes Should there be special incentives to start up a HBB or HO?
53% 47%
Yes No
Majority supports the idea for None Majority supports the idea for dentists, hair stylist, nail salons, studios, child care, retail, etc.
Please visit our website in the weeks to come for a short summary of this consultation! Our website and social media are ways to contact us!
1. There is a real divide of what the Core Neighbourhood area is and what it should become.
2. Does the proposed zoning (R-2 & R-3) achieve our aim to create a cohesive neighbourhood that connects Acadia University to neighbourhood areas, supports affordable housing options and
3. Level of Density – Does it seem low or too high?
its proximity to the Downtown?
the Core Neighbourhood are appropriate?
Core neighbourhood area?