DESIGN REVIEW PANEL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA: 2012-September-13 AT 6:00 PM A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER B) ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA C) ADOPTION OF AGENDA D) ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the DRP meeting held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 2. Minutes from the DRP meeting held on Wednesday July 4, 2012 E) BUSINESS 1. Anglican Church of Canada Rectory 2. DP Exemption Paddle West F) ADJOURNMENT 1
1 The Corporation of the District of Tofino Design Review Panel Meeting Minutes Held in the District of Tofino Council Chambers Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 5:00pm-6:00pm Present: Regrets: Applicant: A. Rodgers, Steve Thicke, Artie Ahier, Christine Lintott (by phone/web) Lauren Aikins 605 Gibson (LeFevre)/Christine Lintott Regarding: Gateway project 1. 5:13PM 5:35 PM Presentation by Christine Lintott 2. 5:35PM 5:45PM Panel discussion 15 two story townhomes, 2 apartments (1 for affordable housing), 8 livework units Asked Christine about landscaping the south and west walls o Christine provided information about stabilizing the walls and landscaping the area within the constraints of the site o Panel would like the walls landscaped as much as possible Christine showed three dimensional renderings of the site from ground view o Panel had concerns about the lattice covering the entranceways. The Panel would prefer solid roofs to provide protection from the rain Panel had questions about the colour and material of the roof o Rust coloured/standing seam roof is proposed Panel had questions about the materials used for the balcaony railings o Powder coated aluminum with glass panels Panel had questions about the materials/texture/colour of the exterior cladding o Hardi-shingles/Hardi-panels o Panel had minor concerns with possible colour palate-wanted more contrast maybe not green Panel had question regarding surface treatment of parking area-pavers? o Christine indicated that it would based on drainage plans for the site Panel encouraged the use of wood where possible-liked the detailing in wood that was indicated and expressed that the wood should be clear coated. 3. 5:45PM 5:55PM Recommendations
2 The panel generally liked the plan. Expressed concerns about colour, landscaping, and pavers which will be formalized as recommendations to Council in the form of a Development Permit. 4. 5:55PM Adjournment Recommendations will be emailed to all parties.
DESIGN REVIEW PANEL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA: 2012-July-4 AT 6:00 PM A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER Meeting to order at 6:05pm B) ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA C) ADOPTION OF AGENDA D) ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. No minutes were adopted. E) BUSINESS 1. DFO Office Residence -Presentation from architect on proposed plan for 270 Main -Questions from the design review panel General Discussion: Clarification around equal access entrances, confirmed. Colour/material of the roof, different from previous plan iteration. Standing seam roof was the wish and was in previous, was not in the budget, now shingles. There being landscaping plan within the budget, confirmed. Type of residents for upstairs residential uses, primarily summer scientists working off the boats. Reason for chain link fencing adjacent to a tourism, high local pedestrian traffic area, discussion of other materials for fencing along grice road. Parking at main street entrance, confirmed that parking will be retained there. Quality and type of siding: Harding panel, wood and batton, metal, 3 types of siding. Metal siding to give it a commercial feel combined with pitched roof lines to give it a residential feel. Pitched roof, and cleaning, this is a point for consideration. Reason for Colour scheme, bland. painted board, metal colour. Could we warm it up a little with colour and alternative trims? Agreement there. signage for the office space, not sure on the location of the sign yet. Some concern over the maintenance of the pedestrian walkways adjacent to the property Adding a few other timber elements? Carefully, to prevent a corny feel. Stairs are not in building permit application, but question around the metal stairway being loud, problems around wood as it is wet and slippery. Some ideas around rock stairway/ rock work, or a shorter stairway off of first. Suggestion around framing the parking, cedar fence, timbre around chain link, 1
Tofino Special Council Agenda 2011 (MONTH)-(##) ways to warm it up and make it more interesting Exterior lighting, 1 st st sidewalk, No light on 1 st now, not welcoming, unpleasant. Too many shrubs. Low lights to light the walk, complying with the dark sky policy. -Recommendations from Design Review panel: Priority for the design review panel is to see a landscaping plan or a landscaping concept plan before further a decision on the development can be offered. Residents, offshore residents, and tourists visit the area adjacent to the property frequently and therefore this is an area of high priority for the design review panel. Integration of the property into public areas and existing rights of way is a pivotal issue in this development proposal. Also, as the current DFO residents enjoy the privacy that the site foliage offers, this is an important step in the development process. The kayak launch area is important for tourism so softening the edge of the parking area and screening the parking area/retaining wall adjacent to Grace road and the water is significant. Especially considering the District plans for a foreshore walkway, a pleasant pedestrian experience should be promoted by all development along the water. Furthermore, the First and Main street corner is identified in the award winning downtown Vitalization plan as a corner of important public interest and part of a larger plan for pedestrian flow. Whether it is a bench or whether it is a garden or a piece of art, just something inviting for that 1 st and Main corner. Without a landscaping plan the committee cannot judge the development based on these important District guidelines. The proposal successfully preserves the existing vehicle access down Grice road. Fencing around the parking area - should not be institutional feeling. This is the public face to the touristy waterfront. chain link has got to go. Concrete block retaining wall and parking has got to be screened. A low wooden fence would serve the same purpose. Stairs - Can we use a shorter staircase, and offer access off First street? This cost saving measure would also offer some enhancements to the pedestrian environement on First (ie lights on DFO stair to offer minimal light on First). Colour more vibrant would be an improvement. We live is a grey climate, let s bring some life. Bland colour is a problem, over doing colour is not a problem. Roofing consider roof access for cleaning Lighting in general Follow District Dark Sky Policy. F) ADJOURNMENT 2
The Corporation of the District of Tofino STAFF REFERAL TO DESIGN REVIEW PANEL DATE July 10, 2012 DRP Submission Date: July 11, 2012 TO Design Review Panel A/T #: CR-Click here to enter text. FROM Aaron Rodgers, Manager of Community Sustainability File #: 0550-04-31.001 SUBJECT Rezoning application for Lot 2, Block 6, District Lot 114, Clayoquot District, Plan 717 (361 Main Street) RECOMMENDATION THAT: AND THAT: The Design Review Panel receive for information and discussion the development permit application. The Design Review Panel provide feedback for the design of the subject property development. PURPOSE The applicant is proposing to develop an accessory residential dwelling for use of a rectory. BACKGROUND An application for a development permit was received on July 5 th, 2012. The subject property Lot 2, Block 6, District Lot 114, Clayoquot District, Plan 717 is owned by the Diocese of British Columbia (Anglican Church of Canada). There was an existing rectory on the property located in approximately the same area prior to 1980. With the closing of St. Aidan s Church in Ucluelet, the Diocese of British Columbia requires accommodation for a pastor. SITE CONTEXT The subject property is an approximately 659 m 2 (0.17 acre) city lot located at 361 Main Street within the Downtown Commercial Core and Gateway Development Permit Area (OCP section 5.2 and Figure 9). The site contains a portion of St. Columba s Church which was built in 1911/1912.
To the north of the subject property is the Main Street and to the south is the back lane servicing Campbell and Main Streets. To the east is a R2 residentially zoned property and to the west is the remainder of the church zoned P1. A site investigation was conducted July 11 th, 2012. DISCUSSION GENERAL The statutory basis for requiring a development permit for what in essence is a single family residence on an institutionally zoned lot (P1) in the downtown core DPA is a little vague. Therefore, as the application is residential in nature, staff have not required detailed plans that would normally be required for a commercial or multi-family project. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The subject property is located in the Downtown Commercial Core and Gateway Development Permit Area. The proposed design of the rectory (accessory residential use) is proposed to match the design of the Church. The accessory residential use supports the use of the property as an institutional property as per OCP policy. 3.2.3.1 Village Centre and Downtown Policies 1. The District will continue to support the Downtown Commercial Core as the
primary institutional, recreation and commercial/retail activity centre in the District. The proposed 21 foot height of the principal building should not adversely affect the views of the harbor. 3.2.3.15 Village Centre Waterfront Policies 10. Development of the Waterfront Area shall take into consideration the protection of views and vistas, particularly for the area north of Main Street between First Street and Fourth Street and protecting view corridors at Third Street. The following OCP policies regarding character, design and views in the Downtown Commercial Core are successfully achieved through this development. 5.2 Downtown Commercial Core and Gateway Development Permit Area Design that protects public views and retains natural vegetation is desired. Maintaining an appropriate sense of scale will be important for the retention of Tofino s current character. Objectives of this Development Permit Area 1. Promote a visually interesting and attractive downtown that is appealing to residents and visitors. 2. Encourage interesting building forms and character. Design Guidelines 2.2 Responding to Site Conditions and Context Views through to islands and water views should be carefully incorporated into any new development to recognize community views and site views. 2.4 Views Views out over the waterfront from Main Street and Campbell Street should be protected. 2.6 Architectural character Scale and height of buildings shall take into account site location, views and nearby uses. Objectives of this Development Permit Area 3. Promote the downtown as a pedestrian environment. Design Guidelines 2.2 Responding to Site Conditions and Context Parking should not dominate the site, but should be screened and secondary in importance to an enhanced pedestrian realm and waterfront viewscapes. 2.5 Landscape and sculptural features Pedestrian surfaces should reflect the nature, context and use of the site while maintaining pedestrian safety and avoiding potential conflicts with vehicles. Landscape detailing should create an interesting and positive pedestrian realm.
The OCP contains many guidelines for consideration with respect to the Downtown Core and Gateway Development Permit Area (Appendix A). The recent Downtown Vitalization Plan also provides guidelines with respect to development in the downtown core (Appendix B). Furthermore, the proposed zoning of the property provides guidelines for development. Staff have reviewed the application in light of these guidelines and provided the discussion below and a checklist of OCP design guidelines (Appendix C). This review has indicated that the building design has met most of the guidelines. ZONING The subject property is zoned P1 which allows for accessory residential dwellings. The rear setback for a P1 zoned property is 9 metres (30 feet). The applicant has proposed a setback of 25 feet due to concerns surrounding limiting distance between buildings and the desire to align the faces of the building to existing built heritage dwellings. Section 920 (2) of the Local Government Act allows for minor variances within the parameters of the applicable DPA guidelines as long as they do not vary use and density. Staff proposes a minor variance to the rear yard setback from 30 to 25 feet in line with the following DPA guidelines. 1.1 General Human Comfort and Safety Requirements All streetscape design and private site areas adjacent to public rights-of-way must promote a safe and comfortable environment for non-motorised users, including cyclists and pedestrians. Barrier Free access must be provided. 2.1 Building orientation All public faces of buildings should be oriented to respond to the public in such a manner that the faces are perceived to be the front of the building. Some structures may have more than one public face such as corner sites and water fronts. Location and design of the frontages of structures should emphasise and frame public streets to create a vibrant streetscape 2.2 Responding to Site Conditions and Context Prior to site design, a site analysis should be completed to identify signficant on-site and off-site opportunities and constraints which might inform design. Site planning and architectural design should be responsive to built and natural systems surrounding the site. The spaces between buildings contribute to pedestrian vitality and should be seen to be connecting to other spaces. Parking should not dominate the site, but should be screened and secondary in importance to an enhanced pedestrian realm and waterfront viewscapes The siting of the development effectively responds to existing development along Main Street in that it adheres to existing setbacks and sight lines. It provides an enhanced public face and
better frames the public realm along the laneway. Public views of the islands from the laneway will be enhanced, and will support this public right of way as a vitalized non-motorized throughroute. Parking does not dominate the site, but provides sufficient parking for the accessory residential use. VITALIZATION PLAN The proposed development supports the vision set out in the Vitalization Plan. A blend of uses is proposed while maintaining the historic working relationship to the water and waterfront. Vision: Tofino will be a highly walkable, bikeable, accessible, and inclusive downtown, focusing on a blend of uses including commercial, residential, civic and arts and culture, while capitalising on its historic working relationship to the water and the waterfront. The proposed rectory would open up a new view to the waterfront from the back lane to the south of the subject lot. Waterfront Street end views (along Main Street) objective: To create a series of viewpoints/lookouts to the water that provide opportunities for art, storytelling and information along a future walking route. Finally, the building of the rectory supports this important heritage building/property by making the church and its activities viable in the long term. Respectfully submitted, Aaron Rodgers, Manager of Community Sustainability Appendices: Appendix A - Downtown Commercial Core and Gateway Development Guidelines Appendix B - Downtown Vitalization guidelines Appendix C - Design Guidelines Appendix D - Application Appendix E - Rectory Sketches
Appendix A - Downtown Commercial Core and Gateway Development Guidelines 5.2 Downtown Commercial Core and Gateway Development Permit Area Figure 9 identifies the Downtown Commercial Core Area and Downtown Gateway Area. The Downtown Development Permit Area is designated according to Section 919.1 (1d and 1f) of the Local Government Act to establish objectives and the provision of guidelines for the revitalisation, and form and character of the downtown. The District of Tofino has prepared Design Guidelines for the Downtown Area as noted on Figure 5. As identified in the Official Community Plan, the Downtown Commercial Core will be the commercial heart of Tofino. Over the past ten years, the District of Tofino has experienced continued growth as a destination tourism area and has experienced modifications to several resource sectors. Those changes have resulted in increased redevelopment of the Village Centre and Waterfront Areas. Future redevelopment and development of underutilised sites will likely continue. These Design Guidelines provide a design framework for the consistent development and redevelopment of the downtown. Design Guidelines give guidance and direction for the conceptual design of structures, site amenities, landscaping and streetscaping. Guidelines provide a design context for all new development and set a design standard and image appropriate for the Downtown Area. The Design Guidelines are intended to provide flexibility to allow for individual diversity. The imposition of imported design motifs or themes should be avoided. Instead, inspiration may be drawn from the regional geography, climate, history, vegetation and social/cultural patterns of the area residents. Application of the Design Guidelines should reflect the intent of the Official Community Plan. Reasons for this Development Permit Area Policies in this Plan identify the importance of the downtown as a vibrant commercial and pedestrian area. Design guidelines would reinforce the importance of the downtown by creating a pleasant pedestrian environment and attractive building form and character. Design Guidelines encourage consideration of the whole (that is, an individual development s effect on others around it) and aesthetic attributes while being architecturally and technically sound. Design Guidelines describe a vision of the public realm or exterior spaces, and create a defined sense of place and identity for building exteriors and the land around buildings, providing a context for all new development. Tofino has an eclectic mix of buildings and character, ranging from recent mixed use development to heritage buildings dating from the early 1900 s. It is that eclectic nature in the building form and character of Tofino that creates a sense of place and identity. Weather and setting define much of the character of Tofino as that character affects building design and pedestrian movement. Bringing the beauty of the geographic setting into design and integrating the environment (including weather) in the character of new buildings should be a key design determinant. Design that protects public views and retains natural vegetation is desired. Maintaining an appropriate sense of scale will be important for the
retention of Tofino s current character. All of these design elements should be examined and considered in the preparation of Design Guidelines for Tofino s Area. Objectives of this Development Permit Area 1. Promote a visually interesting and attractive downtown that is appealing to residents and visitors. 2. Encourage interesting building forms and character. 3. Promote the downtown as a pedestrian environment. Design Guideline Approval Process The Downtown Area Design Guidelines are performance based rather than prescriptive. Performance based Design Guidelines look to the proponent to provide design concepts and proposals that respond to the intent of the Design Guidelines. Each design submission is judged on the basis of its design response to the broadly defined design expectations identified in these Design Guidelines. Further, these Design Guidelines are intended to be organic; that is they establish key design criteria with the expectation that, over time, as other design criteria are identified and developed they too will be incorporated. Development Approval All construction must comply with the requirements of the District of Tofino Bylaws, Applicable Codes and Standards which ensure that construction meets the appropriate technical, environmental and construction standards required. The Building Permit process is separate from the Development Permit process. Construction may not commence prior to issuance of a Development Permit and Building Permit. The Design Guidelines are incorporated into the District s development approval procedure. As the District of Tofino Council has the statutory authority to approve, amend or deny a Development Permit, staff or a Design Panel will function in an advisory role to Council. To comply with these Design Guidelines, development proponents are required to: a. submit to the District preliminary or conceptual site and building design drawings that address the requirements set out in these Design Guidelines. During this pre application stage, staff or a Design Panel, in an interactive and collaborative process, will provide comments on the preliminary or conceptual site and building design drawings and indicate if the development meets the intent of the Design Guidelines. Where, in the opinion of the staff or a Design Panel, proposed development does not address the intent of the Design Guidelines, the development proponent may be requested to redesign and resubmit the preliminary or conceptual site and building design drawings to comply with the Design Guidelines.
b. following approval in principle for the preliminary or conceptual drawings, the development proponent will submit working drawings to the District for recommendation to Council. The staff or a Design Panel will provide comments on the proposed working drawings and indicate if the development meets the intent of the Design Guidelines. Where, in the opinion of the staff or a Design Panel that the proposed development does not address the intent of the Design Guidelines, the development proponent may be requested to redesign and resubmit the working drawings of the proposed development to comply with the Design Guidelines. Where, in the mind of the staff or a Design Panel, the working drawings meet the requirements of the Design Guidelines, the staff or a Design Panel may issue a recommendation for Design Compatibility Approval to Council.
Appendix B Relevant Downtown Vitalization Plan directions for development
Appendix C - Design Guidelines The following performance based design guidelines shall direct the design of new buildings or the redevelopment of existing buildings within the Downtown Area. Development Permit Guidelines DP Application DRP Recommendations 1. General Requirements 1.1 General Human Comfort and Safety Requirements All streetscape design and private site areas adjacent to public rights-of-way must promote a safe and comfortable environment for non-motorised users, including cyclists and pedestrians; Building and street lighting must minimize light pollution and complement the design and character of adjacent areas (back lighting shall not be permitted); Barrier Free access must be provided. 1.2 General Servicing Requirements Servicing and related structures must be situated so that their visual and physical impact on the public realm is minimized; Site drainage with related natural vegetation should be incorporated in site development, where appropriate; Electrical services to buildings must be provided underground; Servicing kiosks must be screened by landscaping, hidden in underground vaults or incorporated into the architecture of the building itself; During construction adjacent Maintains existing public access and historic streetscape design As per Dark Sky policy. At grade access from rear. Existing service
streets and boulevards must be kept clean on a daily basis. 1.3 Relationship to the Official Community Plan The Design Guidelines relate to the Development Permit Area identified in the District of Tofino Official Community Plan (OCP) as the Downtown Commercial Core and Downtown Gateway. The OCP provides design direction that should be considered by development proponents. 2. Detailed considerations Future development should continue to reinforce Tofino s funky/eclectic vernacular. Tofino should develop its own character appropriate to its geographic setting, climatic conditions, and human heritage. Individual expression will be encouraged by relating building and landscape design to the scale, environment and location of the development. Design in Tofino should avoid a generic theme. 2.1 Building orientation Intent: to promote a public presence, attention must be paid to all faces of buildings which have a public face. All public faces of buildings should be oriented to respond to the public in such a manner that the faces are perceived to be the front of the building. Some structures may have more than one public face such as corner sites and water fronts. Location and design of the frontages of structures should The design is appropriate for the climatic conditions, human heritage and geographic setting. Public face aligned to both Main Street and the back alley. Achieved Achieved
emphasize and frame public streets to create a vibrant streetscape. 2.2 Responding to Site Conditions and Context Intent: to promote high quality site planning which is sensitive to offsite and on-site features such as existing land use and views. Prior to site design, a site analysis should be completed to identify significant on-site and off-site opportunities and constraints which might inform design. Site planning and architectural design should be responsive to built and natural systems surrounding the site. Views through to islands and water views should be carefully incorporated into any new development to recognise community views and site views. The spaces between buildings contribute to pedestrian vitality and should be seen to be connecting to other spaces. Parking should not dominate the site, but should be screened and secondary in importance to an enhanced pedestrian realm and waterfront viewscapes. 2.3 Access and circulation Intent: to ensure an effective and efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation system, including bicycles, which enhances the image of Tofino and which reduces conflicts between the pedestrian/vehicular realm. Pedestrian access to retail and commercial buildings or uses may be continuous along the façade The applicant has proposed to pick up design elements from the existing church in the new rectory. Built area The development will improve site views. The development of the new building will improve views between buildings. The parking will be off the alley. -residential
of the building, depending upon terrain and site conditions. Modulation of building facades at ground level should be used to enable various alternative street activities, including browsing, outdoor cafes, rest areas and street entertainment. Buildings should be sited in a manner that provides safe and attractive pedestrian networks. Corner buildings should be sited in a manner that will be conducive to natural pedestrian movement at ground level. Shared driveway access between adjacent buildings is encouraged. Overhead elements should be provided over portions of the sidewalk for weather protection, to enhance pedestrian scale and modify micro-climates. Overhead elements may be individualized by building. 2.4 Views Intent: to protect views and buffer less desirable views. Vertical streetscape elements, such as planting or decorative fencing should be used to screen adjacent less desirable views, such as expansive parking lots. Commercial waste containers should be screened from public view. Views out over the waterfront from Main Street and Campbell Street should be protected. 2.5 Landscape and sculptural features Intent: to promote high quality landscape design and create -residential Residential building sited to frame back alley pedestrian corridor. -residential Existing churchyard landscaping maintained. Views improved-1.5 stories.
interest at a pedestrian scale. Pedestrian surfaces should reflect the nature, context and use of the site while maintaining pedestrian safety and avoiding potential conflicts with vehicles. Retaining walls and screening walls should be softened with the planting of vines or cascading shrubs. Chain link fences are generally not be permitted. Entrances to the downtown, on public and private property, shall be of high quality landscape features that convey a sense of entry to the downtown. Landscape detailing should create an interesting and positive pedestrian realm. Site entries should be highlighted by landscape features. Architectural elements should be used to provide shelter and create interesting focal points. Street furnishings shall follow an identified palette or kit of parts for the downtown. Local design that reflects the character of Tofino should be incorporated into street furnishings. Free-standing planters should be discouraged and where planters are used they should be of sufficient size to accommodate shrubs and masses of plants and sited in appropriate locations. Planters should be designed to be integrated with the overall site and building design. Fence to be removed replaced with white picket fence Existing Matches character of Tofino-Historic Where possible, planters should
be designed to accommodate seating for pedestrians. Plant material selected should provide visual interest and variety throughout the year. Plant material should include a mix of deciduous and coniferous species, using native plants where feasible. Landscape material should be of a pedestrian scale. Sight lines should be preserved for safety through landscaped areas. Landscape design should provide an interesting mix of canopy and ground cover elements. Free-standing display of art in public and private development is encouraged. 2.6 Architectural character Intent: to design and construct new buildings that reinforce Downtown Tofino as a pedestrian oriented compact mixed use downtown. All primary buildings should be oriented to the street or public realm and should have a clear and positive pedestrian orientation. Architectural components shall be used to differentiate one face of the building from another. Scale and height of buildings shall take into account site location, views and nearby uses. Buildings shall be designed to provide weather protection. Individual expression should be promoted. Design should reflect and amplify the local experience. Achieved Residential building 21 foot high-fits in with surrounding lots Okay Design elements from existing church.
Maintenance of the architectural scale of the downtown should be considered in the design of all new buildings. 2.7 Architectural features Intent: to design and construct new buildings that have an interesting and appropriate building form. Canopies, arcades and overhangs shall be used to promote a comfortable pedestrian environment. The interface of public/private space should be carefully designed by promoting courtyards as meeting places (e.g., cafes) and contemplative space. Natural light penetration should be promoted. Architectural features and details should articulate structure, forms and modulate facades. Recesses, overhangs, and canopies should be used to articulate the building facades. Monolithic building expression that results in box-like structures with little surficial articulation shall be discouraged. Individual tenancies shall be defined clearly with articulated entrances and consistent sign treatment. Repetitive elements, such as entrances, windows and signage should relate to scale, should break up expansive walls and be organised to present modulated facades. Flat, undifferentiated building faces shall be avoided. Considered and achieved. -residential DRP Residence Yes Yes
Architectural details and massing shall be expressed so that the base of the structure and its relationship to ground plane activity as well as the roof and its relationship to the skyline is expressed clearly. Canopies and awnings must be a meaningful size and project at least a minimum of 1.5 metres from the building. Use of natural materials is encouraged (except for roofs). Ornamental, decorative and sculptural elements are encouraged in building design. 2.8 Façade Treatment Intent: to promote attractive exterior of buildings. Expansive blank walls shall be discouraged. Side or rear walls that face walkways may include false windows and door openings defined by frames, sills and lintels, or similarly proportioned modulations of the wall, only when actual doors and windows are not feasible because of the nature of the use of the building. Materials should not dramatically change at the corners of buildings. 2.9 Materials and colours Intent: to promote use of appropriate colours and materials. Vinyl siding is discouraged as an acceptable cladding material. Building design shall utilise a variety of materials and finishes used in combination to articulate the building components and Achieved -residential Hardi-plank and shingles -residential Achieved -residential No vinyl proposed. -residential
differentiate expansive elevation. Strong saturated rich colours are encouraged to enhance the vibrancy of the downtown. Colour should be used to define the character of the building. Metallic colours or florescent colours shall be prohibited. Building exterior shall not be finished with smooth faced concrete block, and smooth faced tilt up concrete panels, or smooth concrete. Use of natural environmentally sustainable materials is encouraged. The use of natural material is encouraged, including maintenance in their natural finish and associated effects of the elements overtime. 2.10 Signage Intent: to encourage a system of signage that complements the image of the downtown. Building signage shall be limited in scale and integrated with the design of the building facades. Use of natural materials is encouraged. Non-projecting exterior neon signs may be permitted on the face of commercial buildings or in windows. Façade mounted signs, projection of overhang signs and awning signs are encouraged. Building signage should reflect the character of the building function to assist in orientation and character. Building walls shall not be treated as billboards. Deep red to match church Yes Non proposed Non proposed Yes YesWood beams are finished to bring out natural character. Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential
Murals may be permitted on building walls if they reflect an appropriate character and image compatible with the downtown*. Roof mounted signs are prohibited. For a multi-tenant building or retail street block, the use of a sign box which is incorporated into the elevational treatment of the building is encouraged. Sandwich boards are not permitted. If a sign box must be used, it should feature a generally dark surface with individual letters illuminated rather than the reverse. Free standing signs are encouraged to incorporate ornamental decorative or sculptural elements. Building signage shall be limited in scale and integrated with the design of the building facades. Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential
Appendix D Application
Appendix E Rectory Sketches