Welcome to Our Councillor Gerbasi & the Planning, Property, & Development Department welcome you to tonight s open house The open house outlines the proposed Osborne Village Neighbourhood Plan a secondary plan to guide development in the area over the next twenty years. Help yourself to an feedback form. Once you ve had a chance to view the presentation boards, please fill-out the feedback form. There will be a brief overview presentation of the draft Plan at 6:30 PM. If you d be interested in further information, Councillor Gerbasi & Department Staff are in attendance tonight. Or, contact the Department at the phone number or e- mail address indicated on the feedback form. 1
What is a Secondary Plan? A Secondary Plan is a by-law, adopted by City Council, which sets comprehensive land use policies and other planning proposals for an established part of the city. A secondary plan accommodates the more particular characteristics of a defined area of the City & articulates approaches to local issues & concerns. The Plan serves as a guide for future development, and may also form the basis for a public improvements program in within a specified plan area. A secondary plan one of several tools utilized to plan for development and capital improvements in the City of Winnipeg. A secondary plan forms an important link or bridge in the hierarchy of plans between the broader policies of Plan Winnipeg 2020, and the zoning & development standards within By-Law 6400/94. Plan Winnipeg 2020 The City s long range policy plan, Plan Winnipeg 2020 Vision, is intended to guide Winnipeg into the twenty-first century by addressing the broad physical, social, economic and environmental conditions of the city. Per section 234(2) of The City of Winnipeg Charter, secondary plan by-laws must be consistent with Plan Winnipeg. The Osborne Village Neighbourhood Plan supports a number of Plan Winnipeg policies, including: Support Protection and Creation of Character Areas that distinguish and strengthen individual neighbourhoods (1B-04); Promote Orderly Development by (ii) signifying areas of local identity with mutually supportive uses at a scale and density compatible with each other, and (vii) promoting the use of secondary plans to provide greater clarity (3A-01); Guide the Development of New and Existing Residential Areas by (iii) ensuring that existing neighbourhoods are protected and adopting secondary plans to govern development in existing neighbourhoods where warranted. (3B-02). Why a Neighbourhood Plan for Osborne Village? The City of Winnipeg has begun to approach secondary plans in a new manner that is meant to recognize the unique characteristics and opportunities of suburban, urban, and infill development. Plans focused on guiding development, redevelopment, and conservation in mature neighbourhood areas are known as Neighbourhood Plans. As a mature urban neighbourhood, a plan for Osborne Village is a Neighbourhood Plan. Planning Hierarchy Planning Tools 2
Why Have A Plan? Osborne Village is a complex urban community with a rich heritage and diverse built forms. It s appreciated as a desirable location in which to live, work, and play. As such, it continues to experience development interest. Historically and more recently, developments that enhance the village s valued character have been proposed and these have been embraced by the community. Others, however, have been welcomed less enthusiastically; still others have been hotly contested. Although Plan Winnipeg neighbourhood policies provide a broad framework for development in mature neighbourhoods, several recent proposals have confirmed these policies are not robust enough to effectively guide development in this mature mixed-use neighbourhood. Together, these factors indicate there is a need for a secondary plan to guide redevelopment in a manner that reinforces and strengthens the village s unique character. The plan is future-oriented and depicts how development and redevelopment are to occur over an extended time period through private and public sector projects. Due to the complexity of land use and market issues, and the pace of development and redevelopment in Osborne Village, the plan has a time frame of twenty (20) years. The overall goal of the (OVNP) is to promote high quality urban development and redevelopment in Osborne Village in a manner that supports and enhances the neighbourhood and advances the urban village concept. The plan ensures that new development and redevelopment within the plan area reinforce the appeal of the neighbourhood, discourages suburban-style development, and manages the impact of regional traffic. Further, this plan seeks to achieve these objectives: 1. Protect and reinforce the pedestrian orientation and village character of the plan area; 2. Maintain a balance of complementary land uses; 3. Create and reinforce a well designed, liveable, integrated community; 4. Encourage building design, site layouts, and urban design features which contribute to a unique community; 5. Encourage mixed-use developments with active uses at ground level in appropriate locations; 6. Protect, maintain, and encourage conservation of heritage buildings; 7. Provide clarity, certainty, and consistency to the community and developers on land use and planning issues in Osborne Village; and, 8. Provide for meaningful community participation in the development review and approval process 3
Process To Date / Boundaries of the Plan The formulation and development of the Osborne Village Neighbourhood Plan involves a multi-step, thorough, and inclusive planning process. These steps include: Stakeholder group consultations; Background study preparation; Public workshop input opportunities; Draft Neighbourhood Plan preparation; Public feedback opportunities including public open houses In June 2002, the Planning, Property and Development Department hosted Community Workshops to solicit broad community input into the plan. Participants were asked to express their ideas and concerns in relation to matters of development, transportation, and community character. What are the boundaries of Osborne Village? For the purposes of the Osborne Village Neighbourhood, the following boundaries identified by the community during the background open houses were used: The Assiniboine River to the North and West Donald Avenue to the East Confusion Corner and the Osborne Street Underpass to the South Gertrude Avenue to the Southwest As part of the plan formulation process, a series of background and supportive studies was completed. These studies include: Osborne Village Character Inventory (2001) Osborne Village Transportation Overview (2002) Osborne Village Zoning Overview (2002) Osborne Village Heritage Study (2002) 4
The Urban Village Concept The is based on the urban village concept. Originally identified in the Fort Rouge Neighbourhood Management Plan, the urban village concept is designed to give residents a sense of identity and reinforce places of unique character in which residents may find a variety of life styles, housing, employment, shopping, and recreational choices at a smaller scale. Within this larger urban village construct, the City of Winnipeg can be seen as a city of villages, each with its own unique identity, characteristics, opportunities, and challenges. Osborne Village can be viewed as one of these urban villages, a distinct environment with a strong sense of place, vitality, diversity, architecture, and urban form. The includes issues identified by the community and provides policies that collectively express commitment to the urban village concept. The plan outlines a series of elements, several of which have a geographic focus. These elements include: Character Element Residential Element Commercial Element Mixed Use / Transition Element Heritage Element Parks and Open Space Element Transportation Element Public Participation in Planning Element The urban village concept is based on the following principles: Promoting the uniqueness of each village Celebrating the character and unique identity of each village with its heritage, patterns of development, and urban form, ranging from commercial to employment, and residential to mixed use; Preserving and enhancing the quality of life in each village Protecting the historic character, heritage, unique amenities, facilities, open spaces, and neighbourhoods, while ensuring compatible new development and redevelopment; Providing for a majority of needs for residents within the village Providing opportunities for residents to live, shop, play, and work within their urban villages, and to access these activities via a multi-modal transportation system; Concentrating intensity and activity in village cores Create an identifiable central core with a distinct sense of place in each urban village as a focal point for services, employment, shopping, and higher density residential and mixed use development; Balancing employment and housing Encouraging opportunities for residents to work and live in the same urban village; Balancing land use decisions with economic, social, and environmental sustainability Encouraging revitalization and development in a manner that balances the best interests of individual neighbourhoods, the urban village as a whole, and the larger city context; Providing opportunities for input in the land use planning process Promoting meaningful citizen involvement in planning by providing opportunities to influence and guide land use decisions in each urban village. 5
Character Element The key defining factor in the uniqueness of Osborne Village is its unique character, an urban environment that is distinct in Winnipeg. The character of Osborne Village is comprised of several key factors: A pedestrian oriented urban form and function; A mixed use context that provides a balanced and complementary interaction of uses residential, commercial, office, retail, entertainment, and employment; A rich inventory of buildings of heritage or architectural significance; Architectural patterns and details that promote a high quality of architectural and urban design; A combination of vistas, streetscapes, and natural features that contribute to a sense of character, including mature canopy shade trees along streets; A rich mixture of different housing types and affordability levels, thus contributing to a diverse and inclusive neighbourhood; A relatively high level of density, which contributes to the vitality of the area and contributes to the variety of uses, housing types, and people. Character Issues: Recent development that have not been consistent with the urban character of Osborne Village in terms of pedestrian orientation, architecture, setbacks, scale, massing, and height New development must be to complementary to the unique character of the area, and be designed in a manner to reinforce this character High quality urban and architectural design which reflects the diverse architectural heritage of the area, and reinforces the active pedestrian oriented nature and character of Osborne Village Development that incorporates universal accessibility, safety, and sustainable development practices. The intent of the Character Element is to provide a dynamic, pedestrian estrian oriented environment that respects and reinforces the character of the area. It is to serve as the base for all other elements within the t Osborne Village Neighbourhood Plan. The policies of the Character Element t are to apply throughout Osborne Village, and other Elements of the plan are intended to build on these policies. The draft Plan requires new development to achieve an urban character and reinforce the relationship between buildings and the street by: Orienting buildings to the street to restore traditional mature neighbourhood character. New buildings are to be located to the front and corner side property lines and have a street front orientation; Providing pedestrian access at the street level, and locating parking, loading, and services entrances at the rear of buildings; Respecting the traditional character of the area and surrounding properties in terms of pedestrian orientation, mass and scale of surrounding properties, compatible building materials, orientation of entrances to the street, and incorporation of compatible alignment, setbacks, and height of building(s) along the street; Automobile-oriented land uses, such as gas stations and other drive-through uses, are not to be accommodated. 6
Character Element The draft Plan also ensures that development will contribute to a strong streetscape and pedestrian oriented environment by: Ensuring pedestrian access is a predominant feature in site design Ensuring building design reinforces activity and vitality at the ground level through use of architectural elements and accommodate features to create interest on the street level Ensuring building design elements that are consistent with surrounding properties, including materials, finishing, signage, placement of windows and doors, and height and massing of buildings Providing wider sidewalks in active areas to accommodate pedestrian traffic, particularly where outdoor seating and retail activities are to occur Encouraging the development of gathering places and active areas, such as pedestrian plazas, outdoor seating areas, and patios at prominent, highly visible locations Encouraging mixed use buildings in commercial areas, with active commercial uses at the street level, and offices and residences above Reinforcing existing view corridors and street vistas, including view corridors and vistas of the Red & Assiniboine Rivers, the downtown, and prominent land marks Encouraging the incorporation of concepts of Universal Design, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) into building, streetscape, and site design Encouraging the use of green design principles, such as the use of sustainable building design, and the utilization of green roofs Ensuring new buildings are designed and developed in a matter that considers future reuse, and not solely designed and built for only one specific use or user Orienting signage towards the pedestrian, and not automobiles, in terms of size, design, and placement 7
Residential Element Osborne Village possesses a diverse housing stock in terms of age, type, form, and tenure. This diversity contributes to the village s valued character, but can be a source of conflict when design and density are not well thought out or sensitively handled. In order to encourage careful integration of new development and redevelopment, the designates three residential categories (see Map 4.1: Residential) to provide for a mixture of residential development forms and opportunities, and ensure compatibility with the character and scale of surrounding properties: Village Low Density Residential (V-LDR) Village Medium Density Residential (V-MDR) Village High Density Residential (V-HDR) Residential Issues: Infill development that is not respectful of pedestrian scale Replacement of existing housing stock with new development that is out of scale in terms of height and density Erosion of the diverse housing inventory Conversion of existing single-family residential buildings into boarding houses Commercial encroachment into adjacent residential areas The encourages an inclusive residential community with a mix of housing types and densities, and urban and architectural design that retains and enhances the valued pedestrian-oriented character of Osborne Village. The Plan calls for the following in all Residential areas: Encouraging housing developments that offer a variety of housing types, including market and integrated non-market housing Encouraging live / work units, in a manner that respects residential character Encouraging secondary suites or granny flats Discouraging single-family residence conversions to rooming houses Discouraging expansion of commercial development into residential areas 8
Residential Element Within the Village Low Density Residential (V-LDR) area, the Plan calls for: Limiting development to single- and two-family; Requiring new infill development to be similar in scale and character to established adjacent residences. Within the Village Medium Density Residential (V-MDR) area, the Plan calls for: A mixture of single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and multiple-family buildings; Limiting new development to a minimum of two storeys and a maximum of four storeys in height New development along River and Stradbrook Avenues east of Osborne Street may have a maximum of 5 storeys, provided structured parking is included and 4 th floor and above are setback from public streets; Mixed-use buildings combining residential with low-intensity office or commercial uses on the ground floor may be approved on River and Stradbrook avenues east of Osborne Street. Within the Village High Density Residential (V-HDR) area, the Plan calls for: Medium and high-rise multiple-family development Mixed-use buildings combining residential with lowintensity office or commercial uses on the ground floor may be approved on River Avenue and Wellington Crescent Limiting new development along River Avenue east of Osborne Street to a minimum of three storeys, and a maximum height of five storeys Ensuring new development considers the height, scale, prevailing densities, and design characteristics of surrounding land uses Encouraging the preservation of existing single-family residences through conversion to low-intensity office uses 9
Feedback Board Character & Residential What do you think? Place your thoughts on a post-it note here! 10
Commercial Element Osborne Village possesses two principal commercial areas: Osborne Street and Donald Street. Osborne Street, from Roslyn Road to Confusion Corner, is the heart of Osborne Village. It s a pedestrianoriented neighbourhood main street, with older buildings abutting the street. Diverse architecture and a mix of uses including restaurants, boutiques, and retailers contribute to the distinctive character of Osborne Street that for many personifies the village. There are numerous attractive and inviting storefronts, including prevalent use of window displays, along with quirky and attractive signs. The relationship of building fronts to the public sidewalk and the scale of the buildings also contribute to an attractive pedestrian experience. Also notable and a contributing factor to the look and feel of the street is the location and scale of off-street parking, generally behind the buildings and relatively scarce. Commercial Issues: Development projects that have threatened valued built form, particularly pedestrian orientation, architectural detail, setbacks, massing, and height; Vacant and under-utilized floor space above the ground floor in Osborne Street buildings; Encroachment of commercial activities and their associated impacts into adjacent residential areas; Erosion of Osborne Street s neighbourhood main street role, in favour of vehicular through-traffic priorities. The encourages dynamic, destination commercial areas that possess a mix of commercial and compatible uses, with high quality urban and architectural design n that respects and reinforces the valued pedestrian-oriented urban character of Osborne Village. The Plan calls for: Focusing commercial development to serve both local and broader needs, including a wide range of retail, restaurants, entertainment, professional, and financial services Encouraging mixed-use buildings comprising commercial, office, residential, and live / work units; Requiring commercial development to achieve a pedestrian-oriented character and reinforce the relationship between buildings and the street; Requiring commercial development adjacent to residential areas to minimize potential negative impacts via site design, buffering, setbacks, and landscaping; Encouraging gathering places, such as pedestrian plazas, outdoor seating areas, and patios; Requiring buildings within the Character Commercial area to have a minimum height of two storeys and a maximum of four storeys, with exceptions Recognizing and reinforcing Donald Street s status as a designated image route under the City of Winnipeg Image Route Enhancement Strategy. 11
Mixed Use Element Although commercial and residential areas are readily evident in Osborne Village, there are several areas that are less distinct some of which provide transition between commercial and residential concentrations and others that cluster employment uses. Many of these areas are in transition, either facing pressures for land use change or poised for redevelopment intensification. Increased demand for commercial and office space at a smaller scale has resulted in numerous older homes being converted into commercial or office uses. Areas east and west of Osborne Street are experiencing pressures for redevelopment, particularly between River and Stradbrook avenues. These areas already provide employment opportunities for local residents and buffer Osborne Street business operations, but there s a concern valued character and residential feel may be lost if these transition areas not effectively managed. The area south east of Osborne Street and Gertrude Avenue includes manufacturing, office, and other uses that could be energized through clear direction and future public transportation improvements. Mixed Use Issues: Encroaching commercial uses and impacts on adjacent residential areas; Loss of valued built forms and pedestrian-scale in areas adjacent to commercial concentrations; Gradual loss of employment uses (including industrial); Redevelopment potential of the south eastern portion of the Village, due to the adjacent location of future rapid transit station. The Village Mixed-Use Transition area provides for transition between commercial concentrations and predominantly (and historically) residential areas, where residential and low-impact commercial activities can co-exist in a mixed-use environment. Development within this category is to retain current built forms and lot configurations, and to encourage mixed-use redevelopment. The Village Mixed-Use Employment area provides for mixed employment concentration, with a focus on employment and office redevelopment opportunities along with supportive commercial and residential uses. u Development within this category is to retain a pedestrian oriented urban form with a high quality of urban and architectural design. The Plan calls for: Requiring commercial and employment uses in Mixed-Use Transition areas to be compatible in lot size, building scale, and character to the existing context (particularly that of the immediate block); Requiring new developments and additions to be between two storeys and four storeys. In the Village Mixed Use Employment area, additional height above four storeys may be considered provided structured parking is included and 4 th floor and above are setback from public streets; Encouraging a range of employment uses in the Village Mixed Use Employment area, particularly in mixed-use configurations, with ground floors predominantly occupied by commercial, employment, office, and professional services. Upper floors of buildings are designated for uses such as office, professional services, live/work units, and residential uses; Requiring development in the Village Mixed-Use Employment area to conform to the Common Commercial policies; Requiring non-residential uses to not emit any noise, odour, dust, smoke, or similarly objectionable operational characteristics detectable outside the building. 12
Feedback Board Commercial & Mixed Use What do you think? Place your thoughts on a post-it note here! 13
Heritage Element Osborne Village contains a rich collection of historic and architecturally significant buildings. The area contains an eclectic mix of turn of the 20 th -century detached houses, apartments, and commercial buildings along with more modern structures built after World War II. These buildings are valued reminders of the village s historic legacy and contribute to the urban form and functions of the area. Heritage Issues : Few heritage buildings are on the City of Winnipeg s Buildings Conservation List, which jeopardizes conservation of the village s character; Heritage buildings have been demolished, insensitively altered, and negatively impacted by new development; Little or no incentives for maintaining or rehabilitating heritage buildings Development regulations conflict with efforts to conserve and adaptively reuse heritage buildings; Gradual decline in maintenance of many heritage buildings contributes to diminished village character. The intent of the is to encourage the protection of buildings of historic and architectural significance, encourage their rehabilitation and redevelopment, and ensure new development is complementary to and does not detract from existing buildings. The plan also intends to encourage the maintenance and rehabilitation of buildings that contribute to the area s s built form and architectural character. The Plan calls for: Encouraging the voluntary designation of buildings on the City of Winnipeg s Buildings Conservation List Promoting heritage conservation through education programs Encouraging the use of incentive grants to promote the conservation and maintenance of heritage buildings Requiring the conservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive re-use of historic buildings and structures, in accordance with Parks Canada s Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Promoting the use of alternative development standards to address the challenges of redeveloping heritage buildings Requiring new development adjacent to historic or architecturally significant buildings is to be designed in a manner that is complementary to existing structures, and does not detract from heritage buildings. Discouraging the demolition of historic or architecturally significant buildings. Demolition should be considered as a last resort, and only after an independent report on the structural condition and economic viability of retaining the building. Ensuring that no public funds or public improvements contribute to the destruction of heritage buildings 14
Parks & Open Space Element Osborne Village parks and open spaces have been shaped by the area s historical settlement patterns and by the era during which the majority of development occurred. Opportunities for expansion of parks and open space are limited, due to the area s density and build-out. While expansion opportunities should be pursued, the urban form and character of the Village suggest that efforts should focus on improving and enhancing existing parks and open spaces, and ensuring that they meet the needs and desires of area residents. Parks & Open Space Issues: Limited parks and open space locations; Limited opportunities for open space expansion; Loss of mature shade tree canopy; Limited river access and use; Inappropriately regulated parks and open spaces. The intent of the is to enhance current parks and open space opportunities in the village, expand river access and use, ensure conservation of the mature shade tree canopy and the natural lands and riverbanks. The Plan calls for: Enhancing and maximizing the use of existing parks and open space areas Encouraging innovative, low-maintenance planning on boulevards Promoting expanded access and four season use of the Assiniboine River Preserving and enhancing natural areas and riverbanks Preserving, protecting, and enhancing the urban forest of mature canopy shade trees Ensuring parks & open spaces are appropriately zoned 15
Feedback Board Heritage and Parks & Open Space What do you think? Place your thoughts on a post-it note here! 16
Transportation Element Although Osborne Village is predominantly pedestrian in scale, it is traversed by a number of high-volume traffic thoroughfares that link Downtown Winnipeg to South Winnipeg. These arterial streets are vital to Winnipeg s overall vehicular transportation system moving traffic to, from, and through Osborne Village; however, local expectations and desires to maintain and enrich pedestrian character are often at odds with regional functions of these streets. Winnipeg Transit also plays a significant part in village transportation and circulation, as well as influencing its current vitality and potential redevelopment. The transit hub at Confusion Corner is a significant node within the village, adds to street life, and enables transit riders to arrive in or depart from the village to the majority of Winnipeg. The proposed South West Transit Corridor and the associated Rapid Transit Station will also substantially influence the area in terms of accessibility via transit, and redevelopment potential in the southern portions of Osborne Village Transportation Issues: Vehicle / pedestrian conflicts at intersections, particularly on Osborne Street; Lack of sufficient sidewalk widths and pedestrian areas on Osborne Street, which coupled with high traffic volumes, reduces the quality of the pedestrian realm, safety, and accessibility; Potential adverse impacts of current building set-back by-laws in effect on Osborne Street; Lack of designated bicycle routes and related infrastructure improvements; Limited multi-modal connections to Downtown Winnipeg and surrounding neighbourhoods; Limited numbers of parking spaces or poorly integrated on-street and offstreet parking. The intent of the is to emphasize pedestrian comfort and convenience, efficient motor vehicle movement, ment, and streetscape improvement, to ensure a vibrant and prosperous urban village. The Plan calls for: Sustaining the separation of regional and local traffic through a hierarchy of streets Encouraging initiatives to reduce heavy traffic volumes and truck traffic on Osborne Street Ensuring future right-of-way improvements encourage multi-modal forms of transportation Giving priority to pedestrians and cyclists rather than motor vehicles with new development and capital works projects Improving multi-modal connections to the downtown when right-of-way improvements are implemented Ensuring that any additional street right-of-way widths are utilized to improve pedestrian areas, bicycle lanes, and transit stop improvements Discouraging traffic short cutting via local streets through traffic calming measures Requiring sidewalks on both sides of the street to ensure a positive pedestrian environment Streets and associated improvements should respect and reinforce the urban character of the area in terms of street widths, boulevard design, and other criteria 17
Transportation Element In terms of streetscapes, the Plan calls for: Encouraging streetscape improvements that include a system of pedestrian wayfinding within Character Commercial & Mixed-Use Employment areas Supporting and encouraging pedestrian activity along arterial and collector streets by providing street furniture and associated amenities Designing streets so pedestrians have convenient and safe means to cross streets through pedestrian crosswalks, multi-way stops, bulb-outs, alternative pavement treatments, and signals at crosswalks where warranted Providing pedestrian nodes at key intersections with any future development or street improvements In terms of parking, the Plan calls for: Implementing more sophisticated planning and regulatory tools to better manage parking demands, such as multi-modal demand studies and in-lieu or shared parking agreements Establishing a parking management district, and implementing a commercial on-street and off-street parking program, and a residential parking permit program in residential areas Encouraging above- and below-ground parking structures as alternatives to off-street surface parking areas Requiring parking structures and surface parking areas to be developed to a high standard of site design and enhancement In terms of multi-modal transportation policies, the Plan calls for: Encouraging development of higher density residential, commercial, and employment uses in the southern portion of Osborne Village to maximize opportunities for, and provide support to, the proposed South West Transit Corridor and the associated Rapid Transit Station Ensuring transit accessibility is incorporated into street design and future rightof-way improvements; Sustain and improve the Confusion Corner transit hub as a central transfer point between various bus routes and the proposed South West Transit Corridor Encourage transit priority measures, such as transit priority signals Encouraging the co-location of bicycle locker facilities with key transit and transportation nodes, such as the Confusion Corner transit hub and the proposed South West Transit Corridor station Providing bicycle lanes or wider curb lanes as part of any arterial or collector street improvement Encouraging the use of the Assiniboine & Red Rivers as active transportation corridors, including sustaining and enhancing the river taxi system 18
Public Participation in Planning Element Osborne Village possesses a high level of public involvement and community organization. The area is home to many active residents who are passionate about preserving and enhancing the unique characteristics of the village. Community leaders have spoken out against controversial development proposals and urban development trends that threaten the integrity of the village and have, in the process, enhanced developments. In the past, controversial development projects have been impeded or even defeated when no legitimate or credible opportunities for community dialogue and input have been provided. Where developers have provided opportunities for upfront and inclusive dialogue inputs, even controversial projects have been approved with community support. These experiences demonstrate that community participation in planning and development benefits specific parties in particular and the village in general. Public Participation in Planning Issues: Insufficient opportunities for input in proposed developments; No agreed upon benchmarks to guide development proposals; Time and effort devoted to fighting proposed developments that would be better used improving them. The intent of the is to encourage development proponents to actively engage the community via credible and legitimate consultations processes, in order to ensure quality additions a to Osborne Village are advanced in a timely manner. The Plan calls for: Ensuring the community has input on future development and capital improvement projects Requiring new developments to meet with the community prior to submitting an application Requiring a variety of community input opportunities, dependent on the scope and scale of a project, which may include one or a combination of the following: Open houses Focus groups Mailings or surveys Informal or formal discussions Design charrettes or design workshops 19
Feedback Board Transportation & Public Participation What do you think? Place your thoughts on a post-it note here! 20
Implementation of Plan: How will it work after adoption? Development Proposals & Capital Improvement Projects: As a by-law, the has application in the review of all planning & land use matters. Development applications, redevelopment, and public improvement investments in Osborne Village must conform to the plan policies. New Planning Tools For Osborne Village: Implementation of the will involve establishing several new planning tools for the area. These may include: Public Participation Establishing a more formal public participation in planning mechanism to ensure community concerns are heard in regards to development proposals. Planned Development Overlay District (PDO) - The proposed changes to the City s zoning & development standards (By-Law 6400/94) will allow for the creation of overlay zoning districts for special planning purposes. A PDO could be implemented in key areas of Osborne Village, such as the Character Commercial area. Who are the the key people in implementing the Plan? You are! While decisions makers and City Staff may be involved in the day to day implementation of the Plan, it is the community that are the key players. Ownership by the community ensures that future decisions are made in accordance with the Plan, and that the Plan continues to reflect the concerns, views, and vision of area residents and businesses. Potential Planning Tools for Osborne Village Zoning Rationalization Parcels of land may need to be rezoned to fully implement the plan. This may include rezoning parks to a parks & open space zoning category, or similar action. Design Guidelines Developing and implementing design guidelines to further communicate and direct development in terms of what is expected architecture, site design, signage, landscaping, lighting, etc. Osborne Village Neighbourhood Plan Public Participation In Planning Possible Zoning Rationalization Osborne Village Design Guidelines Osborne Village Planned Development Overlay District (PDO) 21
Next Steps Community feedback on the draft Osborne Village Neighbourhood Plan is expected and will assist in the refining of the draft Plan Following the open house, the Planning & Land Use Division will prepare a revised draft Plan, based on community feedback A final draft Plan will be produced, incorporating suggested changes from residents, business owners, and City Staff, as well as integrated maps, graphics, and illustrations The draft will go through the formal Secondary Plan Adoption Process: Public Hearings before the City Centre Community Committee are anticipated in Fall 2006 Followed by City Council review and approval of the Plan as a By-Law Thank you for your attendance and feedback this evening! Please complete a feedback form before you leave. We need your input to make a great plan! Feel free to contact the following if you have any thoughts or questions: David Marsh (Project Planner) 986-5549 or dmarsh@winnipeg.ca Martin Sandhurst (District Planner) 986-5066 or msandhurst@winnipeg.ca Final Draft Changes Public Hearing at City Centre Community Committee Approval & Adoption as a By- Law by City Council A copy of the draft plan and all materials utilized tonight can be found at: http://www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/planning_ovdp.stm 22