Blackfriars Heritage Conservation District Plan

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1 Blackfriars Heritage Conservation District Plan PUBLIC CONSULTATION EVENT #4 Key Stakeholder Workshop April 2, 2014 Kinsmen Arena, Room #4, 7-9 p.m. Comment Form Your views about the neighbourhood and its potential heritage designation are important to the City and the Project Team. Thank you for participating in this workshop and taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Name: Address: Notice of Collection of Personal Information:The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 section 10.(1) and will be used to establish the respondent s relationship to the proposed district (i.e. resident of) and aid in the determination of the level of the community s support of the proposed Blackfriars Heritage Conservation District. The information provided will not be used for any purposes other than those stated. 1. Have you attended the previous public meetings held for the Blackfriars HCD? September 16, 2013 October 30, 2013 February 12, 2014 Yes No Yes No Yes No 2. Do you reside within in the proposed heritage conservation district boundaries? Yes No If no, please specify

2 Breakout Session 1: What do you value in Blackfriars? 2

3 Breakout Session 2: Your feedback on the proposed guidelines and permit process A. Homes Examples of characteristics that may be protected by guidelines or permits: Size and shape of buildings, and relationship to adjoining houses Building materials, textures and colours Exterior paint colours Shape and design of porches/verandas Interior architecture and design Windows and doors o What values and characteristics of existing homes should be protected by guidelines or permits? o What guidelines should be in place for new homes? guidelines and permits for homes? 3

4 B. Commercial Properties Examples of characteristics that may be protected by guidelines or permits: Size and shape of buildings Building materials, textures and colours Consistent property setbacks Roof shapes Alignment and number of windows and doors Design and placement of signs (e.g. no florescent signs) o What values and characteristics of existing commercial properties should be protected by guidelines or permits? o What guidelines should be in place for new commercial developments? guidelines and permits for commercial properties? 4

5 C. Landscaping (Private Properties) Examples of guidelines or permits: Protect mature trees Use native plant species Build driveways at the back of new homes Build fencing around parking lots Maintain boulevards in front of homes o What private landscaping values and characteristics should be protected by guidelines or permits? o What landscaping guidelines should be in place for new homes and businesses? guidelines and permits for landscaping for private properties? 5

6 D. Public Spaces Examples of guidelines or permits: Maintain the canopy by replacing trees that have been removed Use native plant species in green spaces Maintain the street and road width and character Landscaping street nodes Historic street signage, lighting and furniture Maintain important views o What values and characteristics of public spaces (greenspace, streets, walkways, etc.) should the City be required to maintain or develop? guidelines and permits for the City? 6

7 Do you have any other questions or concerns about the Draft Heritage Conservation District Plan? For more information, please contact: David Waverman Golder Associates T: +1 (519) ext E: Michael Greguol Golder Associates T: +1 (519) Ext E: 7