MOUNT PLEASANT SECONDARY PLAN & VILLAGE BLOCK PLAN Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Informal Public Open House
1. Welcome & Introductions 2. Highlights of Provincial Growth Plan 3. Overview and Status Update - Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan 4. Mount Pleasant Community Vision, Planning Objectives & Planning Framework 5. Mattamy (Credit River) Limited Block Plan Area Applications 6. Next Steps Presentation Highlights Presentation Highlights (Planning Staff)
Context Map
Provincial Growth Plan Greater Golden Horseshoe Area Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan designated as a Greenfield Area
Provincial Growth Plan - Region of Peel Year Population (000 s) Employment (000 s) 2001 2011 2021 2031 1,030 1,320 1,490 1,640 530 730 820 870 Growth Plan forecasts must be used for planning and managing growth There is 30,000+ unallocated population in Peel Region
Provincial Growth Plan City of Brampton 50 residents & jobs per hectare 200 residents & jobs per hectare 40% of annual new residential units must be accommodated in already built-up areas
Context for Mount Pleasant NW Brampton (6,000 acres) added into the urban boundary of the Official Plan in December 2006 by the OMB (OP93-245) Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan Area identified as the first phase of development (2,150 acres) OP93-245 mandates a six stage planning process, including significant environmental planning OP93-245 sets out development principles based on TOD objectives to guide secondary planning for Mount Pleasant and the balance of NW Brampton Appendix 1 sets out timelines for the planning of Mount Pleasant and the rest of NW Brampton
Timeline Environmental & Planning Studies for NW Brampton Key Completion Date: Council approval of Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan Fall 2008
Mount Pleasant Community Vision Statement and Planning Objectives Community Vision: Planned as a signature transit-oriented community in North West Brampton that will be comprehensively designed around the principles of environmental sustainability. Planning Objectives: 1. Plan a well designed, mixed-use and pedestrian friendly community 2. Establish / implement a comprehensive transit and transportation strategy 3. Identify a sustainable natural heritage system 4. Recognize and integrate adjacent communities (i.e. Fletcher s Meadow)
Mount Pleasant Community Vision Statement and Planning Objectives Planning Objectives cont d: 5. Ensure that the provisions of the Province s Places to Grow Plan and City s Growth Management Strategy are implemented 6. Include appropriate cost effective and innovative planning and development standards (i.e. Alternative Design Standards) to guide development 7. Identify a open space system for an urban environment that offers active and passive recreational facilities 8. Incorporate policies that encourage practical and cost effective innovations to support the development of a sustainable community (i.e. low impact development, green buildings)
Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan Framework Plan
Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan Planning Framework Transit Spine & Mount Pleasant GO Station Major transit connector for the Mount Pleasant Transit-Oriented Development Connectsthe Mount Pleasant community to the GO station and Acceleride (regional & transit hub) Connects higher density and mixed-use nodes
Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan Planning Framework Mixed-Use Centre Higher density development offering a mixed use commercial, higher density residential, cultural and office uses with opportunities for employment concentrated around a transit hub
Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan Planning Framework Nodes Strategically located at the intersection of significant roads that will act as mixed-use / retail centres Along the spine road nodes will provide for higher density opportunities, adding to the variety and character of the neighbourhood
Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan Planning Framework Green Coast & Natural Heritage System Preservation of existing natural features will become the backbone of the community Links and civic square within the Mount Pleasant Village to the community s green coast and natural heritage An amenity space for passive and active recreational uses
March 5, 2008
Mayfield Rd Wanless Dr Mississauga Rd Creditview Rd Chinguacousy Rd Mount Pleasant Village Submission Block Plan Area 44-1 (Fletcher s Meadow SP) 55 hectares (136 acres) McLaughlin Rd Bovaird Drive Source: Google Earth
Fletcher s Meadow Secondary Plan Subject Lands (44-1) Secondary Plan came into effect in 1998, which included mixed-use node designation shown in block plan area 44-1.
Mount Pleasant Village Block Plan Submission Overview: Mattamy submitted a Block Plan Application and related draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment applications in Fall 2007 Village Core implements principles of new urbanism (pedestrian walkability, compact housing, rear laneways, etc.) Approximately 1,400 dwelling units (mixed of single, townhouses, live-work units, 4-storey condominium apartments)
Mount Pleasant Village Block Plan Submission Overview cont d: Civic Square located north of the Mount Pleasant GO Train Station (key element to the village core) Transit-oriented community with exposure and convenient access to Mount Pleasant GO Train Station, AcceleRide, and Brampton Transit Proposed mixed-use development blocks located south of the tracks
Mount Pleasant Village Block Plan Area Fletcher s Meadow SP 44-1 Potential Phases
Next Steps Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan Area: Obtain results of various supporting component studies (NW Brampton LSA & Subwatershed Study for Huttonville Fletcher s Creek, Transportation & Transit Strategy, Community Design Study, Open Space Study, Alternative Design Standards, Cultural Heritage Study, Infrastructure Servicing Study, Retail/ Commercial and Institutional Study) Subwatershed PIC #2 - September 2008 Transportation PIC #3 Spring 2008 Present Mount Pleasant draft Official Plan Amendment to Planning Committee June 2008
Next Steps Mount Pleasant Secondary Plan Area: Agency and stakeholder circulation, public review Statutory Public Meeting Early Summer 2008 Council Approval Fall 2008
Next Steps Mattamy Block Plan application and related draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment applications: Comments received and evaluated from City departments and external agencies Applications to be revised based on City and external agency review Statutory Public Meeting Spring 2008 Recommendation Report to Planning Committee June 2008
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