Rezoning Application Overview

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1 Rezoning Application Overview Greenlane

2 GUIDING DIRECTION... The Goals of the Gospel Neighbourhood Plan frame our approach to planning and design for the Gospel Village: 1. Protect and enhance natural ecological systems and biodiversity in and around Gospel 2. Ensure low-impact, resource efficient development that harmonizes with natural systems 3. Reduce fossil fuel energy consumption and impacts on air quality and climate change 4. Contribute to the economic vitality of our local community 5. Ensure fiscal viability and cost recovery of municipal assets and infrastructure 6. Build economic value for all landowners and ensure fairness and balance 7. Build a vibrant and healthy community 8. Respect and enhance the unique culture and sense of community in Gibsons and Elphinstone 9. Create an inclusive and diverse community

3 IMPRESSIONS FROM THE LAND

4 WE BELIEVE WE CAN DO BETTER. A better fit with the land reduces the physical SHAW RD GLASSFORD RD FRANKLIN RD extents of development and lessens its impact......but more importantly, reshapes the plan for Gospel to respect the qualities and features that define this special place. QUINN PLACE

5 WE BELIEVE WE CAN DO BETTER. A better fit with the community supports SHAW RD GLASSFORD RD FRANKLIN RD a compact, pedestrianoriented village, supported by a mix of housing......and honours the many ways this land has been celebrated and enjoyed by the Gibsons community. QUINN PLACE

6 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Consultation with local stakeholder groups - in advance of the pre-application public open house - helped to develop and refine the draft plan for the Gospel Village. Key conversations included: For the Love of Gospel Society LITTLE AFRICA Sunshine Coast Conservation Association Transportation Choices - Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society CROSS

7 THREE BIG MOVES Protect the Green conservation of ESAs public access to Cross, Little Africa and the Gospel aterfront Connect the Park Within the neighbourhood Trail connections to Lower Gibsons and Secret Beach Activate the Village A range of uses and housing to support a small hive Alternatives to trips in the car QUINN PLACE SHAW RD GLASSFORD RD FRANKLIN RD

8 THREE BIG MOVES Protect the Green conservation of ESAs public access to Cross, Little Africa and the Gospel aterfront Connect the Park Within the neighbourhood Trail connections to Lower Gibsons and Secret Beach SHAW RD ROSAMUND EXT. QUINN PLACE 3 2 Cross Little Africa 1 GLASSFORD RD FRANKLIN RD Greenlane Ho LEGEND LAND USES Apartm Townh Single Park a Activate the Village A range of uses and housing to support a small hive Alternatives to trips in the car Secret Beach Gospel H o w e Sound :2500

9 AN OPEN HOUSE IN APRIL

10 LAND USES FOR A Commercial uses and live/ work spaces support basic neighbourhood needs and help animate the village. SHAW RD ROSAMUND EXT. C-2 RRH C-1A RRH R-1 GLASSFORD RD FRANKLIN RD Greenlane Ho MAY 17, 2017 LEGEND A mix of housing offers single family dwellings, townhomes and apartments (to include market rental housing). R-3 R-5 RRH R-2 R-3 PRO Cross R-2 Little Africa 0.80 h 0.50 h 3.76 h 0.30 h R2 S 0.98 h R3 S 1.97 h R5 S 1.34 h Parks, open spaces & trails honour the GRNP and expand upon a range of passive recreational and conservation objectives. QUINN PLACE Secret Beach Gospel H o w e Sound 1.97 h Strata 0.25 h Green 7.43 h 1:

11 SERVICING WATER for the Gospel Village will be provided as an extension of the Town of Gibsons municipal system. Fireflow supply is sufficient for phase one with future supply to be confirmed prior to rezoning. P SHAW RD HIGH STREET S GLASSFORD RD FRANKLIN RD Greenlane Ho SERVICING MAY 17, 2017 LEGEND Town Gospe Plan B Subjec Catch POTABLE WATER ST Wate STORMWATER is managed within two catchments (Seward and Goosebird Creeks) and engineered to mimic predevelopment flows. Cross Little Africa Potab Firefl STORMWATER STRA Direc Dispe Catch Direc SANITARY STRATEG Direc P Pump SANITARY SEWER will be gravity fed and pumped to the Town s wastewater treatment plant. P QUINN PLACE P Gospel H o w e Sound S 0 25 Syph flows Direc 1:2500 Secret Beach

12 STREETS & MOBILITY TRAFFIC is managed according to overall network and thresholds as defined within the SMART PLAN and GRNP policy. SHAW RD ROSAMUND EXT. GLASSFORD RD FRANKLIN RD Greenlane Ho MOBILITY S LEGEND Town Gospe Plan B PARKING is accommodated with limited underground, surface (convenience) and on-street parking as part of the proposed project-specific street standard. A shared use parking study may be required as a condition of Development Permit. QUINN PLACE Cross Little Africa Subjec STREET HIERAR Existi P Existi TRAIL HIERARC P P H o w e Sound 1:2500 Gospel 0 25 Secret Beach

13 STREETS & MOBILITY (CONTINUED) ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION is supported by a layered approach that includes: Ensuring the regional network (Gibsons Way - Pratt - Chaster) provides ample capacity for vehicle trips; PRATT RD Providing a well-designed street network to support transit access; Enhancing pedestrian facilities (for walking and biking) within the proposed network to make alternatives more enjoyable and attractive; and, ROSAMUND RD Establishing a mix of uses and services within the village to help reduce the number of vehicle trips generated.

14 WHAT WE HEARD... Minimizing impact of development on: Parks and Open Space strategies include site-sensitive park design; parkland dedication; registration of conservation covenant(s); and partnership with third party stewarship group(s) to support ongoing management of sensitive environmental areas. Adjacent Neighbourhoods strategies include alternative transportation measures to reduce traffic; dedicated access (alternative) via Block 6; forested buffers (trail corridors) along parcel boundaries; and significant landscape retention to minimize view impact.

15 VISION AND CHARACTER Gospel Village will be the Sunshine Coast s Little Village with a Big View. Our vision for the Gospel Village includes protecting the public access to cherished open spaces; ensuring that development is low impact and sustainable; and building a vibrant, healthy community that respects local values and reflects local character. COMMUNITY...BY NATURE.