WQW Study Community Meeting June 26, PDF Free Download

WQW Study Community Meeting June 26, 2017

Agenda 7:00 Introductions Councillors Ana Bailao, Mike Layton, Gord Perks City Staff Team 7:10 Summary of WQW HCD Study Pourya Nazemi, Heritage Preservation Services 7:20 Next Steps in the WQW Planning Study Graig Uens, Community Planning Joseph Luk, Urban Design 8:00 Discussion of Next Steps

West Queen West Under Study

Two Studies Proceeding in Tandem WQW Planning Study Initiated in July 2014 WQW Heritage Conservation District Study Initiated in March 2016

WQW Under Study Planning Study Part 1 Transportation Public Space 2014 2015

WQW Under Study Planning Study Part 1 Transportation Public Space 2014 2015 2016 2017 Heritage Conservation District Study WQW HCD Parkdale Mainstreet HCD Further Recommendations

WQW Under Study Planning Study Part 1 Transportation Public Space Planning Study Part 2 Building Scale and Form 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Heritage Conservation District Study WQW HCD Parkdale Mainstreet HCD Further Recommendations

Heritage Conservation District Study Update Background

Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Study HCD Study Area Boundary

West Queen West HCD Study Process March 31, 2015 Council prioritizes WQW for study as potential HCD June 23, 2016 Community Consultation Meeting #1 July 11, 2016 Working Group Meeting #1 October 26, 2016 Working Group Meeting #2 November 29, 2016 Community Consultation Meeting #2 June 22, 2017 Toronto Preservation Board (TPB) endorsed staff recommendations HCD Study Phase HCD Plan Phase (WQW) HCD Plan Phase (Parkdale) 30 day OMB appeal period HCD STUDY PROCESS

Toronto Preservation Board Decision The Toronto Preservation Board endorsed the West Queen West HCD Study at its meeting on June 22, 2017. The board voted to support the development of two HCD Plans: the West Queen West HCD and the Parkdale Main Street HCD. The staff report and HCD Plan are public documents hosted on the Citys website.

West Queen West HCD Study Recommendations General Recommendations: West Queen West HCD (Bathurst to Dufferin) Parkdale Main Street HCD (Dufferin to MacDonell/Jameson Additional Recommendations: Inclusion on the City of Toronto s Heritage Register (MacDonell/Jameson to Roncesvalles) Identification & preliminary evaluation of any potential HCD in or around the Parkdale Residential area; City staff bring forward a recommendation to authorize any potential HCD, following consultation with the community and local Councillor's office

West Queen West HCD

West Queen West HCD Draft Statement of District Significance The West Queen West District s Cultural Heritage Values are based on its historic importance as part of the western expansion of the city; its physical character, which includes a great concentration of late 19th and early 20th century buildings; and the contextual, social and community importance of its institutions and landmarks, such the Great Hall, the Queen and Lisgar (Carnegie) Library, and the Gladstone and Drake Hotels. (1302 Queen St. W.) (View of Turret, The Great Hall, 1089 Queen St. W.)

Parkdale Main Street HCD

Parkdale Main Street HCD Draft Statement of District Significance The Parkdale Main Street District s Cultural Heritage Values are based on its historic importance as part of the original village of Parkdale and its subsequent amalgamation into the city of Toronto; its physical character which includes a great concentration of late 19th and early 20th century buildings; and the contextual, social and community importance of its institutions and landmarks such as the Rhino, the Parkdale Hotel, Parkdale Village Arts collective and Masaryk Hall. (1616-1618 Queen St. W.) (1381 Queen St. W.)

Identified Potential Heritage Properties (MacDonell/Jameson to Roncesvalles ) The former Odeon Theatre (1558 Queen St W) The former Parkdale Theatre (1605 Queen St W) Formerly Union Bank of Canada (1730 Queen St W) (1497 Queen St W)

HCDs in Summary

Next Steps in the HCD Study Establish two Community Advisory Groups. (One for each HCD); Commence West Queen West and Parkdale Main Street HCD Plans; Undertake additional research & evaluation to identify potential heritage properties (MacDonell/Jameson to Roncesvalles ); Coordinate HCD Plans with Planning Study Policies.

WQW Planning Study: How Does the City Grow?

What is an Official Plan? Where should the City Grow? Where should the City remain stable? Where do we want new Roads and transit? Are there enough parks? Where could we put more? What info is required with a development application? How should new buildings relate to their surroundings? How do we protect our environmentally sensitive areas? How do we protect our heritage resources? Is there enough rental housing?

Planning Framework in Ontario Planning in Ontario is governed by a hierarchy of laws, regulations, zoning by- laws, and policies: Urban Structure Policies Land Use Policies

Planning Framework in Ontario Planning in Ontario is governed by a hierarchy of laws, regulations, zoning by- laws, and policies: Provincial Policy Urban Structure Policies Land Use Policies

Planning Framework in Ontario Planning in Ontario is governed by a hierarchy of laws, regulations, zoning by- laws, and policies: Provincial Policy Urban Structure Policies Land Use Policies Secondary Plans Zoning By-laws

Planning Framework in Ontario Planning in Ontario is governed by a hierarchy of laws, regulations, zoning by- laws, and policies: Lesser Provincial Policy Urban Structure Policies Land Use Policies Secondary Plans Zoning By-laws Degree of Local Specificity Greater

Official Plan Policies

Official Plan Urban Structure Map

What Happens on Avenues? The Avenues form part of the City s growth management strategy Avenues are main commercial streets that can accommodate new housing and jobs while improving public space. Growth on Avenues is established through studies of each Avenue over time, Avenues across the City experience different levels of growth and change; Not all lands along Avenues are designated for growth.

Official Plan Land Use Map

Official Plan Land Use Map Centre For Addiction and Mental Health

Official Plan Land Use Map Queen West Triangle

Official Plan Land Use Map Employment Area

Official Plan Land Use Map Trinity Bellwoods

Official Plan Land Use Map

Mixed Use Areas (4.5) Will absorb a portion of Toronto s growth over time. Create of a balance of uses that reduce automobile dependence, meet the needs of the community and provide new jobs and homes. New buildings will frame streets, minimize shadow impacts, transition toward lower scale areas and provide an attractive, safe and comfortable pedestrian environment. Variable building scale and density subject to area context.

Why are we talking about Growth? These Heritage Conservation Districts are intended to accommodate new growth while ensuring the character of these areas is conserved and enhanced. The scale, form and type of growth is informed by: Planning Policies and Best Practices; Community Input; A detailed review of the study area; The HCD Plans.

WQW Planning Study: Community Initiatives

Parkdale Residents Association Study

Parkdale Residents Association Study (2014) The Parkdale Residents Association wants to ensure that as development continues in our neighbourhood, distinct characteristics that define Queen St. and Parkdale are respected, preserved and emulated.

Do / Don t

WQW Planning Study Development Site Analysis

Development Site Analysis City Planning is undertaking a development site analysis, sometimes called a Soft Site analysis. This analysis is informed by the Heritage Conservation District Study.

Development Site Analysis Here s a block on the north side of Queen Street West between Fennings Street and Brookfield Street. What s notable here?

Development Site Analysis The Block has a number of Potential Contributing and Contextually Contributing buildings. These present limited opportunity for development.

Development Potential Linked to Heritage Status Identified Under HCD Study Potentially Contributing Property Potentially Contextually Contributing Property Non-Contributing Property

Development Potential Linked to Heritage Status Identified Under HCD Study Potentially Contributing Property Potentially Contextually Contributing Property Non-Contributing Property Potential for Change Limited potential for change Potential for change Potential for redevelopment * Adjacency may limit development potential

Example from earlier On this block, there may be some opportunity for redevelopment and limited opportunity for vertical additions.

Example from earlier On this block, there may be some opportunity for redevelopment and limited opportunity for vertical additions. Potential for Change Limited potential for change Potential for change Potential for redevelopment

Example from earlier On this block, there may be some opportunity for redevelopment and limited opportunity for vertical additions. Opportunity Site Potential for Change Limited potential for change Potential for change Potential for redevelopment

Example from earlier On this block, there may be some opportunity for redevelopment and limited opportunity for vertical additions. Opportunity Site Limited Potential for Vertical Addition Potential for Change Limited potential for change Potential for change Potential for redevelopment

Example from earlier On this block, there may be some opportunity for redevelopment and limited opportunity for vertical additions. Opportunity Site Adjacent Buildings Limit Potential Limited Potential for Vertical Addition Potential for Change Limited potential for change Potential for change Potential for redevelopment

Block by Block Analysis Vacant Sites There s currently a parking lot with a 1-storey commercial building set back from the street on the west corner lot. This site presents an opportunity for new development, but what does that look like? Opportunity Site

Block by Block Analysis Questions we ask to determine what a new building might look like on this site. What is on the facing side of West Queen West? Does the building continue the consistent street wall? Are the retail units partitioned correctly? What building materials are used? What is the height of building? Does it transition to adjacent Areas? What other heritage buildings are on the Block?

WQW Planning Study Building Form and Scale

Terminology Built Form Refers to the shape of a building which is sculpted by various guidelines, policies, as well as design and functional considerations. Urban Design s role is to help provide guidance on how buildings are to be shaped to respond to unique site conditions such as reducing shadows, privacy and overlook, or enhancing the look and feel of a particular street or neighbourhood.

Setback Refers to the distance between a property line and the front, side or rear of a building.

Stepback Refers to the setting back of the upper storeys of a building. Front and side step-backs help to create a transition between built form of varying heights and provide appropriate separation between adjacent buildings and/or open spaces.

Angular Plane Angular planes provide build-to envelopes to maintain and define the character of the street; ensure adequate access to sun and sky views; and to govern relationships between adjacent differing built forms.

Mid-rise Buildings which have heights equal to the width of the rightof-way (street width), with setback and stepbacks on upper levels to allow good access to sunlight and sky views on streets and surrounding properties. For our study, a mid-rise should be a maximum of 20.0m in height and front stepback at 16.0m.

Mid-rise Guidelines Mid-rise buildings heights are determined by the width of the adjacent street (Right-of-way) Various performance standards to help mid-rise buildings transition to lower-scaled buildings and neighbourhoods Character Areas have been identified to ensure compatibility to existing context

The Midrise Guidelines help: Ensure good Sunlight and sky views from public space Direct transition to lower-scale neighourhoods Preserve and enhance neighbourhood character Provide guidance on new building design

WQW is not just any other street. It is one of Toronto s most beloved and culturally rich streets.

We need to create policies and guidelines which control, guide, and provide nuanced, place-specific direction for new developments large or small.

We are looking at all of our tools in our Urban Design toolbox: Setback Stepback Front angular plane Rear angular plane Side angular plane Transition Ground floor height Built form rhythm (ie. Bay width, building length etc.) Materials Storefront design Signage And more

Lets discus these topics: 1. Infill Developments and Vertical Additions 2. Building Scale 3. Angular Planes 4. Street & Architectural Rhythm 5. The Public Realm

Infill Development & Vertical Additions

Infill Development Vacant site Non-heritage building to be replaced Sometimes a consolidation of multiple buildings / lots Vertical Additions Minor or major additions to an existing building

Infill Development on Vacant Site Vertical Addition on Existing Building

Infill Development How can infill development fit with the character of the street? 2 Ossington Ave.

Vertical Additions-Additions on lower-scaled buildings How should vertical additions be designed? 111 Roncesvalles Ave. 1614 Queen St.W

Vertical Additions - Additions with significant stepbacks 3-storey building with a 4 th storey addition in Parkdale.

Vertical Additions - Additions with significant stepbacks 837 College St W.

Vertical Additions Design is important Previous facade 929 Queen St W. Current Structure

Building Scale

How do we determine the scale of the building? Adjacent buildings Houses, apartment buildings, institutional buildings, or mixed use buildings

Adjacent land use Neighbourhoods, Apartment Neighbourhood, Mixed-Use, Employment, or Open Space etc.

Shadow Impact Shadow impacts differ depending on the side of the street and surrounding context

Lot Size Deep sites and shallow sites Large sites and small sites

Location Are there locations where specific scales of buildings should be located / or not?

Angular Planes

Angular Planes Control visual impact on streetscape Reduce shadowing Limit overlook, improve privacy Help maintain street wall height and street character Create opportunities for terraces, increasing usable outdoor space

What is the appropriate Angular Plane? Adjacent land use Adjacent building type house, apartment building, open space North or south side of street Location within the study area

Example of building in North York.

The Berczy Condos at Front St. W and Church St.

Example of new developments at Queen St. W and Beverley St.

Street and Architectural Rhythm

Identify Street Character and Architectural Rhythm

Datum Lines (Roof or Cornice Lines) Signage Band & Retail Floor Height Streetwall & Setback

Vertical Architectural Rhythm Unit Bay Widths

Building Façade Window Layouts Building Materials Façade Articulation

Signage & Canopies Building Entrance Glazing Proportion Storefront Configuration

New Infill Development Example 337 Queen Street West

Quality Building Materials Attention to Architectural Details Appropriate Building Bay Widths Good Signage Locations Well Proportioned Windows Well-Designed Storefronts Recessed Entrances 337 Queen Street West

Example of discreet signage and integration of larger-format retail.

Example of newer infill developments in Parkdale and Queen West.

The Public Realm

What are the opportunities to enhance the public realm?

Are there new streetscape ideas or coordination to improve pedestrian comfort?

Where are appropriate spots to create unique places?

The goal is to ensure the character, vitality, and everything that makes WQW special, is respected and enhanced.

WQW Planning Study Queen and Cowan

Queen and Cowan March 28, 2017 Councillor Motion Background: Queen/Cowan provides an excellent opportunity to build the City's capacity to think and plan its assets for service delivery in a more coordinated and effective manner. Direction: City Council request the three Deputy City Managers to convene an interdivisional agency table to determine the feasibility of a coordinated City plan for City owned properties located at 1313, 1303 Queen Street West and 220 Cowan Avenue. Site and Area Specific Policy

Queen and Cowan + Parkdale main Street HCD Parkdale Community Hub Study Area

Heritage Buildings in Parkdale Community Hub Area

WQW Planning Study Implementation

Two-Part Implementation Part 1 - Official Plan Policy WQW-specific policies added to the Official Plan; Identifies goals and objectives; Can provide scale and look of appropriate development and include diagrams; Can reference properties on heritage register. Part 2- Design Guidelines Performance standards to inform the scale, transition, setbacks, etc, of new infill development and new vertical additions. Guidelines may also include direction for Public Space improvements.

In Summary

Summary Work is proceeding on Two Heritage Conservation Districts in West Queen West.

Summary Work is proceeding on Two Heritage Conservation Districts in West Queen West. West Queen West is part of the City s Growth Strategy, but that growth has to be contextually appropriate, informed by the HCD process. Growth may take the form of additions to existing buildings or new development, informed by a detailed analysis, guided by a range of tools.

* * In a way that respects and enhances the established historic context of one of Canada s most culturally significant main streets while still allowing for locally responsive and appropriately scaled growth!

Next Steps in the HCD Study Reassemble the WQW Planning Study Working Group Continue detailed analysis of properties in West Queen West against policy, guidelines, HCD study, etc. Update the City s Website with new WQW Planning Study info. Coordinate Planning Study Policies with HCD Plans Schedule Next Meeting for Fall 2017

Questions and Comments

Contact City Planning Graig Uens, MCIP, RPP Planner, Community Planning City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, 18th Floor, East Tower Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 graig.uens@toronto.ca 416-397-4647 @ CityPlanTO Please remember to fill out a Community Meeting Comment Sheet Thank You for Attending!