WELCOME TO THE 2019 FURRY CREEK HOLIDAY RECEPTION! From last years - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WELCOME TO THE 2019 FURRY CREEK HOLIDAY RECEPTION!

From last year’s reception. Don’t be fooled by the sad expressions. Everyone really enjoyed Valerie’s remarks… and the food!

Yang is thinking: I wish Michael didn’t speak so much! Dillon is always making notes. But we never see them!

We are pleased to share an update on our rezoning application and other activities in the community over the past year

As you may have noticed, while the Clubhouse renovations have been progressing nicely, not everything is completely finished!

In January, the architects and engineer went to China to visit Fine Peace golf course communities

Denis Arseneau Michael Geller Kevin Healy Derek Neale

In March we submitted our rezoning application which has been subsequently updated

In May we were pleased to attend the FCCA AGM

Although some of us get a bit nervous when the police are in the room!

Also in May we appreciated the opportunity to show SLRD staff around the community

On Friday September 13th we signed an agreement in principle with Oliver’s Landing Strata Corporation regarding the future of the Recreation Centre and related matters which will hopefully be approved by the residents in early 2020

In October we were pleased to give a tour to some of the SLRD Board Directors

During the year we spent considerable time reviewing and revising our plans

For the past 2 years, our plans included replacing Lot 2 townhouses with six terraced buildings ranging in height from 6 to 12 storeys

After Fine Peace acquired the ‘Uplands’ we also proposed relocation

• f the Village Centre from Lot 4 to a more central and viable location

Proposed Community & Village Centre

(as per rezoning report and submission)

Plans included one and two-storey buildings

A COMMUNITY HEART It is proposed that the primary neighbourhood commercial area be relocated from Lot 4 to a new location that would be more accessible to the broader community. It might also be desirable to relocate the proposed community centre to an adjacent site combined with a short pedestrian street and public square that would become the ‘heart’ of the Furry Creek community.

Lot 2 development

Village Centre Ocean Crest

While most residents have generally applauded these changes, some residents, including the Ocean Crest Strata expressed several concerns

• 1. Relocation of village and community centre
• 2. View impacts of buildings along waterfront

 Some felt relocation of Village Centre was done

without adequate community-wide consultation

 The minor intrusion into golf course sets a dangerous

precedent

 Village Centre will have negative impacts in terms of

noise, fumes and reduced property values

 Plan could result in excessive paved parking areas

and potential traffic accidents

 Proposed Lot 2 development, especially 12 storey

‘signature building’, will be very visible and block views

Aerial view looking west at revised scheme with its green roofs and reduced parking area

• Surface parking has been

reduced; parking placed underground; loading dock screened

• Now single level buildings along

Furry Creek Drive with sloping green roofs

• Outdoor patios limited to
• west side of buildings
• Intrusion into golf course
• reduced. 3rd hole tee box now

located on roof

• Mechanical equipment
• screened. Service lane between

buildings eliminated

To address these residents’ concerns regarding the Community and Village Centre, several changes are proposed

Revised plans: Note: relocation of Community Centre will require approval from Provincial Government

View looking south-west over community centre and entry to underground parking

Aerial view looking north at single storey structures with sloping green roofs and 3rd hole tee box now on roof of building

3rd hole tee box

At our 2018 community presentation, we committed to undertake more detailed view impact analyses of Lot 2 for both existing residents, golfers and those driving highway

Last year’s plan with 6 apartment buildings with heights terracing from north to south 6 to 12 storeys, improved floodproofing and more open space

Site section showing the grade elevation of some existing houses along Ocean Crest

• Dr. at 56 m. The proposed roof elevation for a 12-floor building at 48 m +/-

Aerial of last year’s scheme looking south-east

BEFORE 8 storeys 10 storeys 10 storeys 12 storeys

View of 12 storey ‘signature building’ over 14th hole

BEFORE

BEFORE

Potential view impacts from 12 storey building overlooking 14th hole for some existing Uplands residents based on original scheme

BEFORE

Given concerns of Ocean Crest and other residents about taller buildings, we photographed balloons at proposed building locations and heights

View impact studies were carried out for all the properties along Ocean Crest

Stills and videos were also taken along Stonegate Drive and Furry Creek Drive

None of the balloons were visible from this property along Stonegate

However balloons (yellow dots) were visible along Ocean Crest Drive

We looked at potential view impacts from Oliver’s Landing, but there weren’t any

We also completed a detailed LiDAR (3D Laser scanning) aerial survey of the property

As result of community concerns, balloon photos, and LiDAR survey we decided to reduce height of the ‘signature building’ from 12 storeys to a terraced 4-6 storey building

View of revised 6-storey ‘signature building’ looking northeast. The heights of other buildings generally relate to the height of the trees.

View of revised waterfront development from 400 Ocean Crest

View of revised waterfront development from 800 Ocean Crest

We hope you agree we have made a sincere effort to address residents’ concerns about any negative impacts of the relocated Village Centre and Lot 2 views

We have also studied Public Views: Revised signature building and Lot 2 as viewed from highway driving north

View of proposed Lot 2 buildings from highway driving north

View of proposed 15 storey buildings in Northwest and Northeast from highway driving north

View of proposed 15 storey buildings from highway driving north without trees

LiDAR View of proposed 15 storey buildings from highway driving north

View of proposed 15 storey buildings from highway driving north

View of Lot 2 buildings from highway driving south

The zoning bylaw includes an overall plan establishing building heights and densities

FORM AND CHARACTER OF PROPOSED BUILDINGS

This new building in British Properties is illustrative of one potential design

To guide design of new buildings, DESIGN GUIDELINES have been prepared as part of zoning

Some buildings might have ‘Whistler-like’ rooflines, (although not as large as these)

Design Guidelines encourage a variety of other styles with flat and sloping roofs, and natural materials, including stone, wood, concrete and glass

Elsewhere in the community, 2 and 3 storey duplexes and townhouses are proposed

An example of a 4-storey terraced building with flat roofs included in the Design Guidelines

An artist’s illustration of a building designed for the Marina Neighbourhood

An artist’s illustration of a 7 storey building proposed within the community

Following rezoning, every proposal will go through a separate Development Permit review to ensure conformance with zoning, design guidelines, etc.

While seeking approval in principle for taller buildings, it’s on understanding taller buildings will not be approved until necessary fire safety measures, equipment and training in place.

FIRE SAFETY

Future Firefighter

A new fire hall is proposed, along with additional specialized equipment and training and agreements with Squamish and Lions Bay Fire Departments

Excerpt from original legal covenant. The cost has increased!

Our transportation & civil engineers have confirmed it is feasible and safe to locate new bus stops on both sides of the highway. Discussions are now ongoing with BC Transit to explore the next steps for improved public transit.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

RESORT FACILITIES: The plans now include a variety of resort facilities

MARINA: We have received approval in principle for a small 20-berth +/- residents’ only private marina north of Oliver’s Landing

We continue to address some previously identified community concerns:

• Desire for CN Whistle cessation
• Desire for legal public access to

the beach

• Improvements to the deck at the

end of the spit

• Installation of toilet facilities for

beach users

Our landscape architect PWL has developed a plan for a new waterfront park alongside the 14th hole that includes legal public access to the beach and waterfront, children’s play and picnic areas, and a new washroom

Detailed site and local trail networks are also being developed (thanks 2 Brians!)

Roadway sections A variety of roadway sections are designed within the site to respond to the topography and whether there is public or private

• wnership. As

indicated in these sections, the

• bjective is to

minimize the footprint and impact of the road and trail system on the lands.

12.4 ROAD AND TRAIL SECTIONS

The community development will be phased over many years

Phase 1: Completion of Oliver’s Landing

Phase 2: Start on Lot 2 and resort facilities

Phase 3: Start on Collector and Marina neighbourhoods and Village Centre. Continuation of Lot 2

Phase 4: Start on Northwest neighbourhood. Continuation of Village Centre and Lot 2. Completion of Marina Neighbourhood

Phase 5: Start on Uplands South neighbourhood. Continuation of Collector Neighbourhood Completion of Lot 2

Phase 6: Start on Uplands North Neighbourhood. Completion of Collector Neighbourhood

Phase 7: Start on Upper Benchlands Neighbourhood Continuation of Northwest/Northeast & Uplands North Neighbourhoods

Phase 8: Start on Mountain Neighbourhood. Continuation of Upper Benchlands

One day it will be all finished!

SLRD staff are presenting to SLRD Board on December 19 to seek direction. We are hoping the Board will refer the application, as proposed, to Public Hearing in early 2020 to allow community residents and public to have their say, especially regarding proposal for limited taller buildings over 6 storeys in height

Next steps:

We now welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions