Master Plan Plan d urbanisme
What Is A Master Plan In Quebec? Musts: General aims of land development policy General policies on land uses and occupation densities Planned layout and type of principal thoroughfares and transportation systems Optional: Zones to be renewed, restored or protected Nature, location and type of public services and infrastructure intended for community use Estimated costs for installation of program components Nature and layout of main waterworks, sewer, electricity, gas, telecommunications and cable distribution systems, networks and terminals Delimitation of development areas subject of Special Planning Program; object of comprehensive development programs. Community oriented, not individually oriented Page #2 Date: 22-Nov-11 http://www.canlii.org/en/qc/laws/stat/rsq-c-a-19.1/latest/rsq-c-a-19.1.html
What Is The TBL Master Plan? Basic planning document establishing the guidelines for spatial and physical organization, presenting a plan overview for the municipality Most important planning and territorial organization document containing planning policies to guide Council in all future decisions and planning matters Decision-making tool essential to the good management of the municipality: centred on practical solutions, financial realities, easy to understand and monitor Gives direction for decision making by Council e.g., housing, commerce, transportation, environmental protection, recreation, tourism, etc Ensures promoters, developers, investors know Council s position on any given planning issue When coordinated with finance, enables quick adjustments to be made should a project fail or a new project be needed Allows for the logic behind regulations to be understood along with the financial, fiscal and promotional measures that can be used to implement it Page #3 Date: 22-Nov-11 http://www.ville.lac-brome.qc.ca/en/town-planning/master-plan
Planning History In the Town of Brome Lake Significant history of planning Highlights Hundreds of people have been involved 1971 Formation of Town of Brome Lake 1985 Revised planning by-laws 1989 Development plan 1989 Imaginaction 1993 Revised planning program / by-laws 2000 Revision of development plan 2003 Revised planning program / by-laws 2009-12 Revision to planning program / by-laws Page #4 Date: 22-Nov-11 http://www.ville.lac-brome.qc.ca/images/pdfs/urbanism/zoning_by-laws/urban_plan/r346_pu_fra.pdf
Recommendations from Imaginaction Orderly growth of population and economy Protection of the environment and character of the area Maintain viable agricultural communities Green corridors, cycling trails, hiking paths, linear park links, green spaces, network of trails Promote compatible economic development with no negative effects; restrict industrial development Encourage tourists, cottage owners and others to move here Improve the Town centre (overhead wires, trees, sidewalks) Permit self-employed to work in their homes Enable seniors to remain in their homes Promote housing cooperatives; properly integrate density with surroundings Page #5 Date: 22-Nov-11 http://www.ville.lac-brome.qc.ca/images/pdfs/urbanism/2011%20dev%20plan%20revised.pdf
What Do We Want/Expect From A Master Plan? If we had planned it, would we want to be where we are now? If not, where do we want to be in 20 years? What are the steps to get there in the next 5 years? Absolute minimum Status quo Revitalize Develop What would the town look like in 20 years with each of these scenarios? Which scenario has the Town taken over the last 20 years? Harrowsmith April 1991 said Knowlton was one of the 10 most attractive villages in Canada Page #6 Date: 22-Nov-11
How Does This Affect You, The Citizen Of TBL? Vision/Mission Change What change do you want and how much? There will be change: it cannot be avoided Do you want to sit back and let it happen? Or do you want to guide it? Knowlton vit-il un declin? La Voix de l Est Page #7 Date: 22-Nov-11 http://www.cyberpresse.ca/la-voix-de-lest/actualites/201111/06/01-4465197-knowlton-vit-il-un-declin.php
How Do You Do A Master Plan? Citizen Involvement Budget, Priorities, Change Process Master Plan Vision Issues Inventory Page #8 Date: 22-Nov-11
Generic Planning Vision/Mission Strategy (Narrative) Implementation (By-laws) Page #9 Date: 22-Nov-11
Planning Laws/Regulations/Constraints Quebec govt Commission de protection du territoire agricole (CPTAQ) An Act Respecting Land Use Planning and Development Municipal Competence (Powers) Act General Guide Brome-Missisquoi MRC Brome-Missisquoi Regional Development Plan Plan Town of Brome Lake Master Plan Narrative Zoning/by-laws Page #10 Date: 22-Nov-11
Municipalité Régionale De Comté (MRC) Priorities Promote consolidation of: industry, agricultural services, urban centres, regional development policies Protect and enhance the natural and forest environment Give priority to agricultural enterprises for sustainable development Direct development and services to consolidate within urban boundaries and maximize spin-offs in the biggest urban centres Recognize and promote tourism Protect and promote historical, cultural and aesthetic interest Improve existing transportation Page #11 Date: 22-Nov-11 http://www.ville.lac-brome.qc.ca/images/pdfs/urbanism/zoning_by-laws/urban_plan/r346_pu_fra.pdf
What Is Really Being Planned? Land Use (Master Plan) Town Budget (Financial Plan) Vision Strategy Zoning By-laws General Changes To TBL Specific To Your Neighbourhood Relationship? Relationship? Vision Strategy By-laws and Spending Plans Capital Projects Implementation Page #12 Date: 22-Nov-11
What Is Really Being Planned? Land Use (Master Plan) Town Budget (Financial Plan) Improve The Town Centre Improve The Town Centre? Paths? Development? Redesign heritage area? Dam: $3M Hydro wires: $? Bridge: $1.1M Sidewalk: $? Municipal Garage: $2.9M Residential / Commercial Mix In The Town Centre Potable Water: $? Truck traffic? $? Page #13 Date: 22-Nov-11
Vision/Mission (TBL) Offer permanent or temporary residents an exceptional environment to live and work in a rural setting Preservation of the rural character of the area Promote the quality of the regional landscape and resources Manage growth while respecting the limitations of the regional landscape and resources Page #14 Date: 22-Nov-11 http://www.ville.lac-brome.qc.ca/images/pdfs/urbanism/2011%20dev%20plan%20revised.pdf
Strategy Preserve the rural character, promote the quality of the milieu, manage growth while respecting the limitations of the milieu Improve the environment in relation to the natural milieu, and existing and planned architecture, while seeking minimal impact on the environment in any development Ensure the enhancement of the areas identified as of ecological, or recreation/tourism/cultural interest Ensure the highest quality of drinking and recreational water Ensure a proper and harmonious development of residential, agricultural, and commercial functions for the permanent, seasonal and tourist populations Maintain the low density and dominant rural nature of the territory of the Town of Brome Lake Reduce the social and economic fracture between Knowlton town centre and other sectors (revision of central services, enhancement of development in the peripheral areas etc) Consolidate the tourism sector, the commercial sector and economic activity Can anyone object to these words? Test is not what they say but what they do. Page #15 Date: 22-Nov-11 http://www.ville.lac-brome.qc.ca/images/pdfs/urbanism/2011%20dev%20plan%20revised.pdf
Publication Of The Master Plan Preliminary Proposal: council may adopt a preliminary proposal regarding the components of the plan Planning Program Proposal: there shall be a consultation on the components and consequences of adoption The planning program is adopted by a by-law (affirmative vote by majority of council) Fifteen days before the presentation, an abstract must be published, and copy of the planning program available for inspection Council may submit draft zoning by-laws to consultation Within ninety days an abstract shall be published / mailed and a full copy available for inspection No obligation to implement public services and infrastructure in the planning program Page #16 Date: 22-Nov-11 http://www.canlii.org/en/qc/laws/stat/rsq-c-a-19.1/latest/rsq-c-a-19.1.html
Next Steps Master Plan published Christmas and New Year vacations By-laws and regulations published Master Plan presentation Public consultation and citizen input Review and report back You snooze, you lose Page #17 Date: 22-Nov-11
Page #18 Date: 22-Nov-11 Questions?
SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Strengths Involved community Security services Tax base Tourism Theatre, arts, culture Brome Lake Community centre and CLSC Completion of Montreal by-pass (Autoroute 30) Access to Autoroute 10 Bishop s Bilingual Heritage Geography/aesthetics Forward-looking school board Volunteers Radio station Adaptable agriculture Golf courses Improved Transportation Opportunities Hospitals Retired experts Vineyards Cycling paths and network Close to Montreal Shale gas Ski centres Walking paths (Mill Pond, Brome Lake etc) Brome Lake as a source of quality water US border Heritage funding: coeur de village Luxury homes, high-income empty-nesters, professionals, retirees Visual improvement Knowlton Park/Dam, hydro lines Weaknesses Town knowledge and expertise in new areas e.g., shale gas Knowlton water Town project management Transport taxis, buses Walking paths Lack higher-paying employment Town entrances Town collaboration: all levels, towns, people, governments Inadequate public transit/taxis Limited high-speed Internet Aging tourist clientele Gravel pits Gilman s Corners Access to Brome Lake Glen Mountain Europhication/shallow lake Sidewalks etc adapted to aging population Handicapped access English CEGEP Access to and visibility of rivers, waterfalls, lakes No industrial expansion in Knowlton Strip developments Knowlton core aesthetics Lack of knowledge of area attractions Threats Aging population/demand on health services Aging infrastructure High assessed residential value Declining English school enrolment Traffic on Lakeside Declining availability of funds from all levels of govt Water availability/quality in Knowlton for housing development Aging population which does not want change Aging farm population Competing businesses in Bromont, Cowansville Poor economic climate for growth Rising interest rates Lack of maintenance on museums/associated structures Supply management marketing boards Rising costs/inflation Crumbling neglected infrastructure Heavy traffic on 243/104 Ugly development on 104 Decline of downtown Knowlton High value Canadian dollar Page #19 Date: 22-Nov-11
Demographics of TBL 27 inhabitants km 2 (53 Bromont) 21% over 65 (14% Quebec) 2011: 2896 households - 14% MRC 2021: 3303 households (estimate) 13.7% MRC Seasonal population: 31% - 16% MRC 2006: assessed value single family home $228,673 ($147,721 Quebec) TBL assessed value: $1B+ (commercial/industrial 7.7% of total) 60% of TBL has significant limitations for agriculture; The number of farms has decreased by 80% from 1941 to 2006 67% of TBL is forested Language: English/French 50/50 Page #20 Date: 22-Nov-11 Town of Brome Lake website