Speers Road Corridor Study. Livable Oakville (Official Plan) Council Sub Committee March 20, 2017

Speers Road Corridor Study Livable Oakville (Official Plan) Council Sub Committee March 20, 2017

Overview 1) Study Purpose & Background 2) Study Area 3) Policy Context and Plan Review 4) Speers Road Corridor Context Analysis 5) Recent Development Applications 6) Zoning and Conformity 7) Assessment and Directions 8) Next Steps and Conclusions

Study Purpose & Background Livable Oakville Plan Official Plan Review Special Public Meeting (May 2015) Livable Oakville Plan Council Subcommittee (April 2016) Official Plan Review Work Plan Q1 Directions Report Image source: Google Maps To confirm the long-term land uses and opportunities for suitable intensification which harmonize transportation and land use planning objectives.

Study Area Speers Road Corridor North: East: South: West: Railway tracks Kerr Street Boundary between employment area and residential area Bronte Creek

Draft Study Area Bronte GO MTSA Provincial Growth Plan defines a Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) as: The area including and around any existing or planned higher order transit station or stop within a settlement area; or the area including and around a major bus depot in an urban core. Major transit station areas generally are defined as the area within an approximate 500m radius of a transit station, representing about a 10-minute walk.

Policy Context and Plan Review Province of Ontario Region of Halton Town of Oakville Provincial Policy Statement 2014 Growth Plan & Coordinated Review Metrolinx Bronte GO Station Master Plan Metrolinx GO Rail Station Access Plan Halton Region Official Plan Transportation Master Plan Mobility Management Strategy for Halton Livable Oakville Official Plan Official Plan Review Employment & Commercial Review Urban Structure Review Speers Road Environmental Assessment Transportation Master Plan Active Transportation Master Plan Zoning By-law 2014-014 Economic Development Strategy

Policy Context and Plan Review Province of Ontario Provincial Policy Statement 2014 Growth Plan & Coordinated Review Metrolinx Bronte GO Station Master Plan Metrolinx GO Rail Station Access Plan Provide opportunities for intensification in identified locations, including corridors Provide minimum densities for areas adjacent or in proximity to corridors Provide an appropriate mix and range of employment uses and encourage compact mixed-use development that incorporates compatible employment uses Preserve employment areas to support projected needs over the long term Focus major employment, commercial and travel intensive land uses on sites well served by transit

Policy Context and Plan Review Province of Ontario Provincial Policy Statement 2014 Growth Plan & Coordinated Review Metrolinx Bronte GO Station Master Plan Metrolinx GO Rail Station Access Plan Proposed Growth Plan, 2016 Schedule 2

Policy Context and Plan Review Province of Ontario Provincial Policy Statement 2014 Growth Plan & Coordinated Review Metrolinx Bronte GO Station Master Plan Metrolinx GO Rail Station Access Plan

Policy Context and Plan Review Region of Halton Halton Region Official Plan Transportation Master Plan Mobility Management Strategy for Halton

Policy Context and Plan Review Region of Halton Halton Region Official Plan Transportation Master Plan Mobility Management Strategy for Halton Figure 7.1 Transit Servicing Concept

Policy Context and Plan Review Region of Halton Halton Region Official Plan Transportation Master Plan Mobility Management Strategy for Halton

Policy Context and Plan Review Town of Oakville Livable Oakville Official Plan Official Plan Review Employment and Commercial Review Urban Structure Review SCHEDULE C TRANSPORTATION PLAN SCHEDULE D ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN SCHEDULE F & G LAND USES

Policy Context and Plan Review Town of Oakville Livable Oakville Official Plan Official Plan Review Employment and Commercial Review Urban Structure Review Oakville Employment Land Supply (Figure 5-4) Employment Land Conversion Request (Speers / Bronte)

Policy Context and Plan Review Town of Oakville Livable Oakville Official Plan Official Plan Review Employment and Commercial Review Urban Structure Review

Policy Context and Plan Review Town of Oakville Speers Road Environmental Assessment Transportation Master Plan Active Transportation Master Plan Zoning By-law 2014-014 Economic Development Strategy 5 lane cross section with a centre turn lane Additional auxiliary turn lanes at major intersections Dedicated bike lanes, boulevards, and sidewalks on both sides of the street

Policy Context and Plan Review Town of Oakville Speers Road Environmental Assessment Transportation Master Plan Active Transportation Master Plan Zoning By-law 2014-014 Economic Development Strategy

Policy Context and Plan Review Town of Oakville Speers Road Environmental Assessment Transportation Master Plan Active Transportation Master Plan Zoning By-law 2014-014 Economic Development Strategy

Policy Context and Plan Review Town of Oakville Speers Road Environmental Assessment Transportation Master Plan Active Transportation Master Plan Zoning By-law 2014-014 Economic Development Strategy All Employment Zone are present along the corridor Several existing regulations to prohibit or regulate uses, built form, height, and buffering adjacent to residentially zoned properties E1 Official Employment E2 Business Employment E3 Industrial E4 Business Commercial MU3 Urban Centre (Kerr Village Growth Area) MU4 Urban Core (Kerr Village Growth Area)

Policy Context and Plan Review Town of Oakville Speers Road Environmental Assessment Transportation Master Plan Active Transportation Master Plan Zoning By-law 2014-014 Economic Development Strategy Strategy based on three overarching goals: Attract knowledge-based industries in the professional services, advanced manufacturing and life science sectors; Respond to the needs of the business community in order to foster business retention and expansion; and, Explore international business opportunities. Emerging direction exploring options to undertake a brownfield redevelopment strategy for private lands

Speers Road Corridor Context Analysis Study Area 6km long Approximately 217 hectares in size

Speers Road Corridor Context Analysis Property Parcels Bronte Road Third Line Third Line Fourth Line Fourth Line Kerr Street South side: narrow deep lots North side: wide deep lots - largest lots in study area Several driveway accesses More industrial type uses present South side: narrow deep lots a network of side streets North side: narrow deep lots Several driveway accesses South side: narrow shallow lots - smallest lots in study area North side: narrow deep lots Several driveway accesses Larger mix of employment and commercial uses.

Speers Road Corridor Context Analysis Transportation & Active Transportation Vehicular Access Parking Areas Front yard parking is prevalent with one or two rows of parking sometimes encroaching into public right-of-way Side yard parking often times straddles property lines Rear yard parking is often not delineated with parking stalls Driveway access to each parking area is common many lots have more than one driveway access from Speers Road

Speers Road Corridor Context Analysis Transportation & Active Transportation Pedestrian Access

Speers Road Corridor Context Analysis Transportation & Active Transportation Cycling Facilities

Speers Road Corridor Context Analysis Transportation & Active Transportation Transit

Speers Road Corridor Context Analysis Building Types and Forms Approximately 298 buildings within the study area. Of that, the most recurring building types were described as: industrial / office building (1-2 storeys) stand-alone retail retail plazas Buildings within the study area are primarily one storey in height.

Speers Road Corridor Context Analysis Employment, Jobs and Space Approximately 732 active businesses. Most frequent business type within study area: Retail Trade Manufacturing Other Services Approximately 6,760 employees. Highest sectors for employment within study area: Manufacturing Health Care & Social Assistance Retail Trade / Transportation Warehousing Sectors with most floor space within study area: Manufacturing Retail Trade Other Services

Recent Development Applications Location Application Type Description of Proposal Status 235 Speers Rd Site Plan To construct four, two-storey commercial/office buildings. Approved 427 Speers Rd Site Plan To add a second story addition. In circulation 529 Speers Rd Site Plan To construct a 621sq.m addition to an existing 880sq.m industrial building. In circulation 2285 Speers Rd Site Plan To construct an addition to an existing metal fabrication facility. 1060 Speers Rd Site Plan To build a one storey addition at the back of an existing two storey building. Completed In circulation Few applications. Nothing greater than a site plan application.

Zoning and Conformity Zone NAICS Description Comparative Use under Zoning By-law 2014-014 E1 Other home furnishings merchant wholesalers Wholesaling Office Red meat and meat product merchant wholesalers Employment Professional machinery equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Toy and hobby goods merchant wholesalers Pet care (except veterinary) services Pet care establishment Automotive glass replacement shop Motor vehicle repair facility General automotive repair E2 Business Employment E3 Industrial E4 Business Commercial All other automotive repair and maintenance Gasoline station with convenience store All other gambling industries Passenger car rental Used car dealers Motorcycle boat and other motor vehicle dealers Stationary and office supplies merchant wholesalers Office and store machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Plumbing heating and AC equipment and supplies merchant wholesaling Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing Wood cabinet and counter top manufacturing Commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing Other plate work and fabricated structural product manufacturing Other ornamental and architectural metal product manufacturing General warehousing and storage Motor vehicle service station Place of entertainment Motor vehicle rental facility Motor vehicle dealership Wholesaling Manufacturing Warehousing

Assessment and Directions Create a new policy section in Livable Oakville for the Speers Road Corridor Transportation & active transportation policies are a focus Recognize the unique character of Speers Road, broaden land use permissions, including commercial uses and uses which are transitsupportive Direct intensification in certain locations and provide policies which support intensification along the corridor Compatibility with residential areas to the south Public realm and urban design Support for brownfield remediation Provide this report as background for other ongoing or future reviews

Next Steps Project timeframe will likely extend beyond 2017. Public Consultation Considering forming a technical advisory team of internal town and regional staff to coordinate efforts for Speers Road.