The Corporation of the Town of Milton

The Corporation of the Town of Milton Report To: From: Council Barbara Koopmans, Commissioner, Planning and Development Date: September 10, 2018 Report No: Subject: Recommendation: PD-042-18 Milton Education Village Preliminary Preferred Land Use Concept, Secondary Plan Framework and Memorandum of Understanding Renewal THAT the Preliminary Preferred Land Use Concept and Secondary Plan Framework dated August 2018 be endorsed in principle to inform the development of a comprehensive Secondary Plan for the Milton Education Village as attached to Report PD-042-18 as Attachments A and B respectively; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND THAT that Milton Council approve a three year extension of the Memorandum of Understanding between The Corporation of the Town of Milton and Wilfrid Laurier University, as attached to Report PD-42-18 as Attachment C ; AND THAT the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documentation relating to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Town of Milton and Wilfrid Laurier University This report presents a Preliminary Preferred Land Use Concept (Concept) and Secondary Plan Framework (Framework) for Council endorsement. The Concept and Framework are intended to guide detailed secondary planning for the Milton Education Village (MEV). To reaffirm the continued partnership between the Town and Laurier, this report also recommends that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be extended for a period of three years. REPORT Background The Town of Milton and Wilfrid Laurier University established a MOU in 2008 (renewed in 2014), confirming their engagement in efforts to establish a Laurier campus within the

The Corporation of the Town of Milton Report #: PD-042-18 Page 2 of 5 MEV. The MEV is planned to be a 400-acre integrated neighbourhood bounded by the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area to the north, Tremaine Road to the east, Britannia Road to the south and the Greenbelt Plan Area to the west. In 2012, the Town initiated the preparation of a Secondary Plan and Implementation Strategy for the Milton Education Village (MEV), and retained the services of a team of consultants led by Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. to undertake the project. The background and options assessment work was completed and a Public Open House was held to discuss draft Land Use Options for the Secondary Plan Area in September 2012. Shortly thereafter, in the absence of an announcement of provincial funding, the planning for the Secondary Plan was put on hold. In October 2016, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development announced plans to create a new university-led post-secondary site in Milton focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Expressions of interest from Ontario universities were called, encouraging Universities to work in partnership with the local community, businesses and other institutions to develop innovative proposals for this new site. Wilfrid Laurier University, in partnership with Conestoga College, submitted an expression of interest to the Province in March 2017. In June 2017, Council directed Staff to re-initiate the Secondary Plan for the MEV lands to ensure that Milton has a comprehensive and coherent land use planning framework in place to provide context for the future university campus. In addition, Council approved a contract extension for Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. to update the Milton Education Village (MEV) Secondary Plan and a contract extension for Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure to update the environmental and storm water support work. In April 2018, the Province announced its approval and financial support of the Laurier/Conestoga application. The provincial commitment will help Laurier/Conestoga establish an innovative academic centre of excellence at the Milton Education Village (MEV). Discussion The MEV is being planned as a complete community. A complete community is a place that meets residents daily needs within a short trip from home. A community is complete when it provides access by foot, bike, transit and car to jobs, shopping, learning, open space, recreation, entertainment and other amenities and services. A complete community provides a range of housing options for all stages of life. The MEV Concept and Framework are intended to establish the necessary complete community underpinnings to guide detailed secondary planning.

The Corporation of the Town of Milton Report #: PD-042-18 Page 3 of 5 Inputs to the MEV Concept and Framework Background Analysis: The preliminary findings of the following studies have informed the development of the MEV Concept and Framework: Current environmental field data; Works in the area since 2012 (i.e. Tremaine Road widening, Union Gas works, Velodrome, additional development within Sherwood Survey Area, potential influence of CN Intermodal); Updated practices to meet environmental legislation; Regional and local transportation policies; Water and wastewater design standards; Existing and proposed infrastructure; Current economic, retail and employment trends; and Parks and open space needs. Secondary Plan Program: On September 12, 2017, the Consulting Team formally re-launched the Secondary Plan with the Project Team. The Project Team consists of Staff representatives from Town Departments, Halton Region, Conservation Halton, Halton Area School Boards, representatives from Laurier University and the Milton Chamber of Commerce. In the late summer/early fall 2017, the Consulting Team and Town Staff undertook oneon-one meetings with the MEV Landowners and representatives from Laurier to present the work plan and receive updates to be considered as part of the MEV planning process. With the complete community vision in mind, a smaller group of technical Staff from the broader Project Team met with the Consulting Team on October 2, 2017 to participate in a design workshop. The intent of the workshop was to refine the complete community vision that was presented to the general public for review in January 2018. Community Engagement: About 100 people attended a public open house hosted by the Town on January 31, 2018. The purpose of the consultation was to receive input regarding street networks, land use, built form and key ideas. The evening included an informal drop-in to view presentation boards, a formal presentation and an engagement workshop. Following the public open house, Town staff undertook a Tour de Milton and provided additional opportunities for the public to participate by displaying feedback presentation

The Corporation of the Town of Milton Report #: PD-042-18 Page 4 of 5 boards at various Town locations. Further, Town staff attended the Milton Farmer s Market in early June 2018 as a further engagement initiative. What We Heard: The community s priorities for the MEV can be summarized in once sentence: A vibrant, complete community with a mix of uses. More specifically, the following themes emerged: Walkable and bikeable; A range of housing choices; Innovation Hub with a focus on technology; Good integration of university/college with residents and business; Smaller parks/urban squares easily accessible across the community; Specialized retail and entertainment uses; Green linkages which allow Escarpment views; and Sustainable neighbourhood (i.e. net zero, green businesses/buildings. On June 26, 2018, Town staff hosted an Innovation and Future Development Fair and took this opportunity to present a preliminary land use concept for the MEV stemming from the public engagement initiatives. MEV Preliminary Preferred Land Use Concept and Secondary Plan Framework Included in this report as Attachments A and B is the Concept and Framework staff is recommending Council endorse to inform the development of a detailed Secondary Plan for the MEV. Next Steps Subject to Council approving the recommendations contained in this report, a draft Secondary Plan will be prepared based on the Concept and Framework (Attachments A and B ) and Background Reports. In addition, the required supporting implementation documents will be prepared including: Urban Design Guidelines; Zoning or Development Permit Standards; Engineering Standards related to transportation; Servicing Master Plan; Parks, Open Space/Greenlands and Trails Strategy; Transportation/Transit Master Plan; and Functional Stormwater and Environmental Management Strategy.

The Corporation of the Town of Milton Report #: PD-042-18 Page 5 of 5 The draft reports and analyses and draft Secondary Plan/Implementation Strategy will be reviewed at a workshop with the Project Team. A meeting will then be held with the MEV Landowners and general public to review the directions and receive input. The reports, analyses and Draft Secondary Plan/Implementation will then be finalized considering all input received. The final public sessions will involve a Public Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting held under the Planning Act. Financial Impact There are no financial impacts arising from this report. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Koopmans, BES, MCIP, RPP, CMO Commissioner, Planning and Development For questions, please contact: Jill Hogan, MCIP, RPP Phone Number: Ext. 2304 Attachments Attachment A: Preliminary Preferred Land Use Concept Attachment B: Secondary Plan Framework Attachment C: Memorandum of Understanding CAO Approval William Mann, MCIP, RPP, OALA, CSLA, MCIF, RPF Chief Administrative Officer

Bicycle Overpass Tremaine Rd View corridor to Mt Nemo View corridor to Rattlesnake Point ent Louis St. Laur View corridor to Mt Nemo View corridor to Rattlesnake Point PRECINCT 1 P ES Britannia Rd St SS PRECINCT 3 PRECINCT 2 TH T.H. e lin od Flo P View corridor to Mt Nemo Velodrome View corridor to Mt Nemo View Corridor Greenway PRECINCTS Mixed Use ES Elementary School University Mixed Use SS Secondary School P Park High Density Main Street Commercial / Mixed Use / University Study Area Velodrome Floodplain Open Space Special Policy Area Main Street Commercial / Mixed Use T.H. Transit Hub *North-South Roads and primary East-West roads will accommodate bus service. Milton Education Village Preliminary Preferred Land Use Concept - August 2018 N 0m 50 m 100 m 1:7500 200 m ATTACHMENT A PD-042-18 PRECINCT 1 Innovation Employment PRECINCT 2 MEV Core PRECINCT 3 Mixed Use Street

ATTACHMENT B PD-042-18 Milton Education Village Secondary Plan Framework 1. Purpose To establish a planning framework to guide detailed secondary planning. 2. Vision A dynamic urban village, where innovation meets natural wonder. 3. Guiding Principles 3.1 An urban village that is visually and physically connected with its landscape setting. 3.2 A network of streets, squares and open spaces that create a walkable and active public realm. 3.3 A compact, mixed use community with densities supportive of transit and active transportation 3.4 An innovation district providing opportunities for knowledge-based employment sectors and for learning beyond the classroom, as well as a range of public and private facilities. 4. Building on the Guiding Principles 4.1 An urban village that is visually and physically connected with its landscape setting. The interface of the MEV with the Greenbelt Plan/Regional Natural Heritage System and the Niagara Escarpment to the north and west is a critical element of the development of the MEV. This includes the potential for greenway linkages and related trail connections, 1

educational uses related to the university/college, and the protection of view corridors to the Escarpment. An essential basis for the creation of a strong sense of community and environment is the development of a linked and sustainable natural heritage and open space system. Protected lands along the Indian Creek and two parks form key components of this system. However, given the limited number of natural features remaining in the MEV, the focus of the system will be the creation of a system of greenways that will accommodate local open space features including privately owned publicly accessible spaces (POPS), stormwater management low impact development measures and active transportation linkages (i.e. walking, biking). The greenway system will also provide for view corridors to the Greenbelt/Escarpment. The parks and greenway system will provide a variety of open spaces for all ages and abilities including passive and active uses in all seasons. 4.2 A network of streets, squares and open spaces that create a walkable and active public realm. Maximum connectivity/accessibility to both the Urban Area and the Greenbelt/Escarpment will be provided for all modes of travel through: o a modified grid road and active transportation (including greenways) system; o linked greenway/natural heritage and open space system; o connections across Tremaine Road including grade separated pedestrian/bicycle connections; and, o a transit hub. As an urban neighbourhood, the streets of the MEV are public spaces which are supportive of all modes of transportation including transit, pedestrians and bicyclists. They will provide space for patios, seating areas and other facilities that encourage community interaction. This is particularly true of gateway streets main entrance roads which access the community and major uses in the community such as Louis St. Laurent St. which will act as a main street. The street system 2

thus must be designed as a focal point for the MEV with an enhanced and coordinated approach to landscaping, street tree planting, sidewalks, lighting, public/private utilities, bike facilities and boulevards. As such, they require enhanced streetscape design which supports an active street life. In addition, high quality site design and built form for development which supports the importance of the public street will be required. 4.3 A compact, mixed use community with densities supportive of transit and active transportation Land uses must be developed at a density that supports transit, including nodes of development at key intersections, and policies which direct the highest density of development to corridors along major roads, particularly Tremaine Road. Development of a transit hub that will serve and support the MEV and the community and provide a focal point for transit on the west side of the Urban Area will also be a key element of the MEV. 4.4 An innovation district providing opportunities for knowledge-based employment sectors and for learning beyond the classroom, as well as a range of public and private facilities The university/college presents a synergetic and catalytic opportunity for knowledge-based employment. The Mattamy National Cycling Centre Velodrome provides a full range of indoor recreation facilities, in addition to its cycling facilities. It is anticipated that the university/college will also include a range of both indoor and outdoor recreation, benefiting from the adjacent Greenbelt lands. A park to be developed to the north of the Velodrome and the second proposed park in the southern portion of the MEV will also provide a range of outdoor recreation facilities. 3

5. Community Structure The MEV is subdivided into Precincts to reflect differences in planned function and character. Precinct 1 Innovation Mixed-Use This area will be designed as prestige employment area with Escarpment views. High employment multi-storey densities will be created in office and mixed use buildings, including office, science and technology, digital production and research and development uses. To realize the ultimate vision of a mixed-use community, residential uses are also contemplated subject to the provisions of the Special Policy Areas (in accordance with Section 6.9). Precinct 2 MEV Core The MEV Core will act as a mixed use focus for the MEV developed around the university/ college, velodrome, and, a retail/mixed use main street (Louis St. Laurent extension). Other related potential uses include performing arts/theatre, library, laboratories and conference centre, and employment uses. A strong residential component with a mix of housing to accommodate residents of all ages with diverse housing preferences and socioeconomic needs will also be found in this Precinct, including student residences and other affordable housing. Precinct 3 Urban Mixed-Use This Precinct is focused on a school /park complex including a secondary school, elementary school and neighbourhood park. Development will consist of a mix of housing for residents for all ages as well as live/work, office, institutional and community facilities. Residential development will include apartments, townhouses, stacked and back-to-back townhouse units and other similar multiple units including student residences and affordable housing. 4

6. Strategic Directions 6.1 Indian Creek Subwatershed MEV Functional Stormwater and Environmental Management Strategy (FSEMS) All new development in the MEV shall comply with the recommendations of the MEV Functional Stormwater and Environmental Management Strategy (FSEMS), including the use of low impact development standards and green infrastructure. No amendments to the Secondary Plan would be required to implement the recommendations of the FSEMS. Subwatershed Impact Studies Subwatershed Impact Studies may be required for Subwatershed Impact Areas identified as part of the FSEMS as a submission requirement for a complete application. 6.2 Transportation Facilities The MEV concept reflects a community where transit, walking and cycling are viable and effective modes of transportation within and connecting to the MEV. To support this objective: Complete Streets All streets will be designed as complete streets streets designed, operated and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation placing priority towards pedestrians and bicyclists. Maximize benefits of Co-location Co-location of facilities will be encouraged to minimize peak travel time trips including the provision of on-site student housing; aligning greenway 5

links within the MEV to maximize the potential for active mode use for commute, school and discretionary trips, and the potential for gradeseparated link(s) should be examined to the east side of Tremaine Road, particularly at the intersection of Louis St. Laurent and Tremaine. Maximize benefits of Transit A significant investment program to support public transit will be undertaken to make transit attractive to residents, employees, students and visitors. The transit system will be designed to meet a projected 2041 modal share target of a minimum of 20%. This may include the separation of transit vehicles from general traffic wherever possible. Consideration will also have to be given not only to the extension of municipal transit, but also to linking to GO Transit. Active Transportation and Transportation Demand Management The provision of incentives and provisions for sustainable transportation choices will be required in individual developments. In particular, as part of development applications transportation demand management plans will be required. Mobility Technology and Services Design standards and programs will be developed as part of the implementation of the MEV through the MEV Urban Design Guidelines and individual development applications which support the implementation of new technologies such as district energy, real-time information, mobility internet, electric propulsion, self-driving vehicles, artificial intelligence and the sharing economy. 6.3 Urban Design The design of the MEV will: reflect the MEV Vision and Guiding Principles; 6

incorporate the key design elements and directions identified in the Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines including the Town s Mid- Rise and Tall Building Guidelines. Development will also be designed to: create a unique and innovative urban neighbourhood, distinct from, yet fully integrated with the wider community; encourage a variety of building types, architectural styles, heights and compact forms with high quality building materials and a well-designed and integrated sequence of open space; establish community facilities in locations which allow them to serve as focal points for each precinct while combining such facilities with other uses on the same lot to create compact urban form; consider carefully the interface with the Greenbelt, Escarpment and the linked greenway/natural heritage and open space system to provide views and accessibility while minimizing impacts to natural heritage features including the use of single loaded roads and privately-owned publically accessible spaces (POPS) where appropriate; provide for attractive and safe walkable streetscapes for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers with development that fronts on all roads including Tremaine Road; reverse lotting will not be permitted; service roads will be discouraged, but may be considered as an alternative, subject to approval by the Town; parking should generally be located within the built form, ensuring it is visually unobtrusive; complement gateways to the MEV and the Town and other key focal points by locating taller buildings to frame such locations; and, provide appropriate transitions to the neighbourhoods to the east and the Greenbelt and Escarpment to the north and west through building design including the use of podiums and stepbacks. 7

6.4 Affordable Housing The Town will work with the Province, the Region, and the landowners to implement the policies of the Official Plan with respect to the provision of affordable housing in the MEV. 6.5 Integration of Cultural Heritage Resources One potential heritage resource has been identified within the MEV. A careful review will be required to determine how best to integrate the feature with the proposed development, potentially including adaptive reuse of the built heritage resource. 7. Land Use Policy Guidance Land use policy guidance to be considered (see Preliminary Preferred Land Use Concept): Permitting public infrastructure and services such as, but not limited to, university/college or related uses such as student housing, parks, schools, emergency response services (i.e. ambulance, fire, police), and associated infrastructure being located in any land use designation other than the Floodplain Open Space; Permitting retail and service commercial uses and other uses that generate pedestrian traffic in all designations provided such uses are located within a multi-storey employment or residential building; Limiting automotive related uses, including drive-throughs; and Providing a choice of housing opportunities. 7.1 Mixed Use Permitting uses to include employment and institutional uses in office, mixed use, studio, signature and other similar buildings including office, science and technology, digital production, and research and development, as well as secondary and accessory uses including community facilities. 8

Encouraging University/college uses and related in this designation. Setting minimum building heights and densities with policies supportive of encouraging higher heights and densities. Permitting uses to include a variety of high and medium density residential uses, including apartments and stacked and back-to-back townhouses. In addition, live-work, office and institutional uses being permitted. Permitting residential development within the Special Policy Areas (subject to evaluation through Halton Region s Municipal Comprehensive Review currently underway). Considering policies addressing requirements for mixing residential and non-residential, including implementing requirements. 7.2 Main Street Commercial/Mixed Use Permitting uses to include high density residential, institutional and office uses in mixed use buildings, as well as secondary and accessory uses. Setting minimum building heights and densities with policies supportive of encouraging higher heights and densities. Development designed to accommodate pedestrian traffic generating activities which support the creation of a main street, particularly retail and service commercial and restaurant uses. Considering policies addressing requirements for mixing residential and non-residential, including implementing requirements. 7.3 High Density Main Street Commercial/Mixed Use/University Permitting uses to include high density residential, institutional and office uses in apartment, office and mixed use, signature and other similar buildings, as well as secondary and accessory uses. Setting minimum building heights and densities with policies supportive of encouraging higher heights and densities. Considering policies addressing requirements for mixing residential and non-residential, including implementing requirements. Development designed to accommodate pedestrian traffic generating activities which support the creation of a main street related to the 9

university/college uses to the west, particularly service commercial and restaurant uses. 7.4 University Mixed Use Permitting all uses associated with a university/college such as institutional, office, recreational, and student or staff residential uses, as well as secondary and accessory uses. In addition, permitting other public or non-profit uses including public schools, day care and recreational facilities. Development being in conformity with the master plan prepared for the university/college in consultation with the Town of Milton. 7.5 Velodrome Development being in conformity with the policies of Section 4.4 of the Official Plan and the regulations of the zoning by-law. 7.6 Floodplain/Open Space Limiting uses in the Floodplain/Open Space area to those uses permitted in the Natural Heritage System (NHS) designation. The final configuration and design of the lands in the Floodplain/Open Space area shall be determined by the Town, in consultation with Conservation Halton, based on the recommendations of the MEV Functional Stormwater and Environmental Management Strategy (FSEMS). 7.7 Greenway Permitting uses in the Greenway system to include both public open space and POPS, active transportation, stormwater management uses and other similar uses. The final configuration and design of the lands in the Greenway system being subject to review based on the recommendations of the MEV Functional Stormwater and Environmental Management Strategy 10

(FSEMS), Town Parkland Provision Strategy and MEV transportation analysis and other technical background studies. 7.8 School/Park/Transit Hub The MEV being served by a minimum of one secondary school, one elementary school, and two public parks. In addition, a transit hub being developed as a focal point for transit service. The symbols for schools, parks and the transit hub reflecting general locations for such uses. The final determination for the locations of such development being made by the Town with respect to the parks and the transit hub, and by the Town, in consultation with the school boards, with respect to the proposed schools. The parks being designed to provide a variety of active recreation facilities in conformity with the Town s Parkland Provision Strategy. The schools being designed to urban standards recognizing the vision for the MEV. 7.9 Special Policy Areas Including Special Policy Areas that are currently subject to the Region s Employment Overlay with these areas being considered as a mixed use employment community (including residential use) through the Region s Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR). Allowing the Special Policy Areas to be removed through amendment to the Secondary Plan, subject to the findings of the MCR. 11

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING EXTENSION No. 4 dated this 28th day of March, 2018. BETWEEN: The Corporation of the Town of Milton (herein known as the Town ) AND: Wilfrid Laurier University (herein known as the University ) Whereas the University and the Town entered into a Memorandum of Understanding dated March 28, 2008 to confirm a joint vision of a university campus and the education village neighbourhood in the Town of Milton, and to set out respective intentions; And Whereas the Memorandum of Understanding dated March 28, 2008 was extended for a three year period, effective March 28, 2011 by agreement of all parties; And Whereas the Memorandum of Understanding dated March 28, 2008 was further extended for a subsequent three year period, effective March 28, 2014 by agreement of all parties; And Whereas the Memorandum of Understanding extension dated March 28, 2014 provided for an extension period of three years, subject to the agreement of all parties; And Whereas the Memorandum of Understanding extension dated March 28, 2017 provided for a further extension period of one year, subject to the agreement of all parties; Now Therefore the University and the Town agree to this fourth extension of the Memorandum of Understanding dated the 28th day of March, 2008 as follows: 1. The parties intend to allow a period of three years from March 28, 2018, to realize the vision of the campus and the education village neighbourhood in the Town of Milton. This three year period may be extended upon the agreement of the parties. 2. This Memorandum of Understanding Extension No. 4 is conditional upon approval by the Town Council and the University Board of Governors. FOR: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MILTON Gordon A. Krantz, Mayor Troy McHarg, Town Clerk FOR: WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY Deborah MacLatchy, President and Vice-Chancellor