Yonge and 16 th KDA Background Research, Draft Vision, Principles - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Yonge and 16 th KDA Background Research, Draft Vision, Principles & Land Use/Design Scenarios Presentation to the People Plan Task Force April 13, 2016 Updated on April 26, 2016 Implementing the

16 th KDA - Location KDA boundary OMB Approved/Appealed Development David Dunlap Observatory lands Hillcrest South Hill Mall Shopping Centre CARRVILLE RD Haulover OMB approved Great Land Application under OMB approved OMB appeal

Overview - OP Policies Intensification Hierarchy Planned local street

16 th KDA – Project Process We are here

Background Report Purpose: To provide background research/ analysis to prepare three draft land use & design scenarios for public consultation 7 sections: Introduction  Land Use and Design Policies for the 16 th KDA  Existing conditions  Existing population and employment  Transportation  Benchmark review  Next steps 

Overview - OP Policies VISION OF KDA Intensification area to establish: mixed-use service centre  high density development  transit-oriented w/ rapid transit  major commercial/retail node  new public streets, parks, and open space  connections OP Policies: Character - pedestrian-oriented  Mix of Uses – med/high density res, office, commercial,  retail, community uses, parks Density - 2.5 to 3.0 FSI per development block  Height - 3 to 20 storeys (note: max base of 6 storeys &  max 3 storeys if abutting low-rise buildings in neighbourhood designation) Site specific policies: o OP exception policy #5 for SE corner Haulover site: o max 28 storeys with 5.4 FSI OP policy 4.4.1(4) encourages mixed-use format o expansions to Hillcrest Mall

Overview – Existing conditions Recognizes that there are differences  between the northern quadrants and the southern quadrants: Lot size  Lack of public streets  Larger building footprints  Challenge of this study is to define a  scenario that brings the quadrants together as a comprehensive whole

Overview - NW quadrant retail node (Hillcrest Mall) Hillcrest Mall Expansion addition of 5977.28m 2  parking lot reconfiguration  51 additional parking spaces  0.4 FSI once complete 

Overview - NE quadrant (South Hill Plaza) South Hill Shopping Centre No Frills  Former Future Shop  banks  restaurants  other retail/commercial 

Overview - SE & SW quadrants(High-rise Mixed Use) Future Haulover Future Great Land 9218 Yonge • applicant filed appeal to OMB on Oct 23, 2015 • 29 and 24 storeys 9218 Yonge Street

Overview – Trails, Cycling, Greenway Connections

Overview – Transportation Traffic analysis – Yonge, Carrville/16 th operating at or above planning capacity during AM  and PM peak Intersection operations  Acceptable level, except in PM peak period when southbound left turn lane operates at capacity  and side street approach operate at critical Yonge St and Spruce Avenue intersection operating at poor level during AM peak  Modal split – most trips leaving or coming to the 16 th KDA are by automobile  Numerous transit infrastructure improvements under construction to address traffic  capacity issues and begin to encourage a shift to transit/active transportation modes

Overview – Future Transportation Projects Metrolinx New Station Analysis (Sept 22, 2015) Identified Yonge/16 th as 1 of 50 new  stations Unclear whether SE or NE corner of  KDA Conceptual Design Report (March 2012) (approved by TTC & York Region) Identified an option for train storage and  maintenance facility north of Richmond Hill Centre station One option includes a future subway  extension to Yonge/16 th Great Lands site plan and Haulover  exception policy accommodates a future subway station at Yonge/16 th

Overview – Region’s Carrville Road EA (Recommended for short term) (Recommended for long term) 43 m ROW (Proposed)

Overview – New Local Streets/Fine-Grain Network

Draft Vision & Guiding Principles

Draft Vision The 16th KDA will evolve from a historical retail node to a more connected, mixed-use urban centre that will become a transit and pedestrian oriented destination. ? ?

Draft Guiding Principles 1. Create Local Identity Provide a distinctive mixed-use commercial-residential node while enhancing  the role of Hillcrest Mall as a centre for retail activity Create a unique sense of place at the intersection of Yonge Street and Carrville  Road/16th Avenue Establish an attractive urban appearance through high quality building,  landscape and streetscape design ?

Draft Guiding Principles 1. Create Local Identity Provide a distinctive mixed-use commercial-residential node while enhancing  the role of Hillcrest Mall as a centre for retail activity Create a unique sense of place at the intersection of Yonge Street and Carrville  Road/16th Avenue Establish an attractive urban appearance through high quality building,  landscape and streetscape design 2. Improve Connectivity Promote a walkable and connected pedestrian and cycling environment  Expand the public street network to create a finer-grained system with buildings  aligned to frame existing and new streets Enhance the urban open space system to expand connections to the Greenway  System ?

Draft Guiding Principles 1. Create Local Identity Provide a distinctive mixed-use commercial-residential node while enhancing  the role of Hillcrest Mall as a centre for retail activity Create a unique sense of place at the intersection of Yonge Street and Carrville  Road/16th Avenue Establish an attractive urban appearance through high quality building,  landscape and streetscape design 2. Improve Connectivity Promote a walkable and connected pedestrian and cycling environment  Expand the public street network to create a finer-grained system with buildings  aligned to frame existing and new streets Enhance the urban open space system to expand connections to the Greenway  System 3. Accommodate Transition ? Maintain the viability of existing uses and activities through phased  redevelopment opportunities that will contribute to the KDA’s evolution into a mixed-use urban centre Provide a built form transition from the 16th KDA to adjacent residential  neighbourhoods

Draft Land Use & Design Scenarios ? ?

Three Draft Land Use & Design Scenarios Less intense built form More intense built form Commonalities in all draft scenarios Maintain Hillcrest Mall Connections to Bridgeview Park / future David   Dunlap Observatory Park Direct tall commercial/office buildings to Yonge  and 16th junction Street and block pattern and urban open spaces  creating east/west connections to Greenway Protect future subway alignment (“no build zone”)  System New ‘park frontage’ access along expanded  Tall building height controlled by 45 degree  German Mills Greenway angular plane from adjacent neighbourhoods Expanded urban open space system  Mid-rise buildings generally 4-6 storeys in height.  Minimum mid-rise building height of 3 stories Pedestrian/cyclist green connection along rail  corridor to Regional Centre

Scenario 1: Least Intense Development

Scenario 1: Street Pattern Key variations  1 new full turn intersection at western Hillcrest driveway and new east-west street parallel to Carrville  New east/west street parallel to Carrville to delineate KDA boundary  New north-south street with right in/right out intersection at Carrville  New road along the edge of the Greenway in NE Quadrant

Scenario 1: Parks and Open Spaces Key variations  Expansion to parkland obtained through Great Lands approval (SE quadrant)  Central square in NE Quadrant  Linear open space along subway alignment  New green spaces on Hillcrest Mall site

Scenario 1: Building Height Key variations  Least height/density along Yonge St north of Yonge/16 th intersection  Stacked townhouses used to transition to neighbourhoods  Expansion to Hillcrest Mall  No Frills and CIBC remain, with adjacent new infill development

Scenario 1: Least Intense Development

Scenario 1: Least Intense Development

Scenario 2: Medium Intensity

Scenario 2: Street Pattern Key variations  1 new full turn intersection at western Hillcrest driveway and new east-west street parallel to Carrville  New east/west street parallel to Carrville to delineate KDA boundary  New north-south street with right in/right out intersection at Carrville  New grid pattern in NE Quadrant with public road along the Greenway

Scenario 2: Parks and Open Spaces Key variations  Yonge Street frontage park in NE Quadrant  Linear green corridor along 16 th connecting Yonge Street to Greenway providing a gateway feature  Expanded open space on Hillcrest Mall site

Scenario 2: Building Height Key variations  Mostly mid rise development  Taller buildings aligned along Yonge Street  Stacked townhouses transition to Neighbourhood to west of KDA on Carrville

Scenario 2: Medium Intensity

Scenario 2: Medium Intensity

Scenario 3: Most Intense Development