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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD 14-11 Cary Report To Council APO J1 1 ICN KERI Report Number: PD 14-11 Date: April 26, 2011 From: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development Thomas E. Melymuk Director, Office of Sustainability Subject: Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Recommendation: 1. That Report PD 14-11 of the Directors, Planning & Development and Office of Sustainability regarding the Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review be received; 2. That Council: a. endorse the Neighbourhood Plans for Seaton Neighbourhoods 16, 18 and 19, as set out in Appendix I to this Report, subject to the City being satisfied with the completion of the Fiscal Impact Study, the Amendment (Update) to the Master Environmental Servicing Plan and the Neighbourhood Functional Servicing and Stormwater Reports; b. endorse the Seaton Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines, as set out in Appendix II to this Report, subject to the development of an incentive program; and c. endorse the Draft for Discussion Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy, as set out in Appendix III to this Report, subject to on-going discussion and completion of the Strategy; 3. That staff be authorized to continue to work collaboratively with the affected stakeholders to address issues and as necessary refine the above-noted documents; and should any substantive refinements be made to any of these documents, that staff be directed to again seek Council's endorsement of that document; and 4. Further, that a copy of Report PD 14-11 be forwarded to the Seaton Landowners Group, the Regional Municipality of Durham, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Realty Corporation and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Executive Summary: The Seaton Neighbourhood Plan Review work program as originally endorsed by Council has been adjusted as a result of the Seaton Landowners appeal of their applications to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) and the involvement of the Office of the Provincial Development Facilitator. Report PD 14-11 April 26, 2011 Subject: Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Page 2 The facilitation resulted in the execution of Minutes of Settlement between the Seaton Landowners, the Province of Ontario, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and City of Pickering. The signed Minutes of Settlement require Council's endorsement by May 1, 2011 of various Neighbourhood Plans for Seaton, Development Design and Sustainability Guidelines (now called "Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines) as well as a Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy. Accordingly, Neighbourhood Plans for Seaton Neighbourhoods 16, 18 and 19, the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines, and a Draft Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy are attached to this Report. It is recommended they all be endorsed by Council at this time, subject to the completion of various other reports and on-going consultation with stakeholders. Should any substantive refinements to any of these documents be needed, staff will again seek Council's endorsement of that document. Financial Implications: None from adopting the recommendations. Sustainability Implications: The Neighbourhood Plans, together with the amendment to bring the City's Official Plan into conformity with the Central Pickering Development Plan will result in development that reflects a higher level of sustainability than generally occurs in suburban greenfield development. The Neighbourhood Plans and Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines will further the City's objectives of creating sustainable communities. The Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy includes employment lands in the first phase of development, to help ensure the establishment of jobs early in the development of Seaton 1.0 Background: 1.1 The Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review commenced in late 2009 In September 2009, Council retained a multi-disciplinary consulting team, lead by Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., to assist the City. In June 2010, several background reports were released. During the fall of 2010, a collaborative process took place between the City of Pickering, various Provincial Ministries, the Region of Durham, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Seaton Landowners Group, with the involvement of the Office of the Provincial Development Facilitator. This process led to the preparation of a draft amendment to the Pickering Official Plan that provides the necessary policy framework for the development of Seaton. The draft amendment would bring the City's Official Plan into conformity with the Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP). The amendment is known as the "Seaton Conformity Amendment". Report PD 14-11 April 26, 2011 Subject: Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Page 3 2.0 Council Entered into an Agreement Respecting the Conformity Amendment On February 7, 2011, Council executed Minutes of Settlement with the Seaton Landowners Group, Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC), the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The parties to the Settlement have agreed to seek the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) of the Seaton Conformity Amendment at a hearing to be scheduled later this year. The Settlement also requires the City's endorsement of certain Neighbourhood Plans, Development Design and Sustainability Guidelines (now called the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines) and a Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy, and the acceptance of these documents by the Seaton Landowners by May 1, 2011. 3.0 The Conformity Amendment requires completion of a number of documents The Conformity Amendment requires five documents to be produced to assist with the implementation of Seaton: • Neighbourhood Plans for all the lands • Development Design and Sustainability Guidelines (now called Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines) • a Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy • an "amendment" (that is, an update) to the Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP), and • Functional Servicing and Stormwater Reports (FSSRs)for each neighbourhood Through the Minutes of Settlement, specific timelines were established for the completion of these documents: the first three prior to May 1, 2011; and the last two by May 31, 2011. The City is responsible for preparing Neighbourhood Plans for the developer-owned lands (see Attachment #1, Neighbourhoods 16, 18 and 19) and the Guidelines. The City is responsible for assisting with the preparation of the Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy. The Seaton Landowners are responsible for delivering the MESP update and the Neighbourhood FSSRs. The Province is responsible for preparing Neighbourhood Plans for its lands, being Neighbourhoods 17, 20 and 21. These plans have been submitted to the City's for consideration through an Official Plan Amendment Application under the Ontario Planning Act (see Attachment #2). The City, the Landowners, ORC, and our respective consultants have worked collaboratively on the preparation of these documents. In addition, work is on-going with respect to other studies required by the CPDP, including the Seaton Fiscal Impact Study and the Environmental Assessment for Regional Implementation. Report PD 14-11 April 26, 2011 Subject: Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Page 4 4.0 Neighbourhood Plans have been prepared for Neighbourhoods 16,18 and 19 Appendix I contains the recommended Neighbourhood Plans for the lands that are primarily developer-owned. These Plans are on the City's website and were made available for viewing and discussion at a public open house held on April 20, 2011, at City Hall. The Neighbourhood Plans provide a block plan level of detail and, among other matters: identify the location of neighbourhood parks, village greens, trail heads, the trail network, elementary schools, pedestrian prominent streets, minor commercial clusters, and stormwater ponds. In addition, the Plans: further detail the boundaries of residential areas, mixed use areas and high intensity employment nodes; identify variations in minimum and maximum densities and housing form; and address significant cultural resources, landscapes and the heritage character of Whitevale Road. In total, the Neighbourhood Plans for Seaton will result in a community of 61,000 people and 30,500 jobs by 2031. The community will be highly walkable and transit supportive, and have a mix of uses, with an extensive and accessible natural heritage and park system. It is recommended that Council endorse these plans for Neighbourhoods 16, 18 and 19, subject to the City being satisfied with the Fiscal Impact Study, MESP Amendment, and Neighbourhood FSSRs. The remaining Neighbourhoods 17, 20 and 21 will be considered by Council at a later date through the Planning Act. 5.0 The Seaton Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines have been prepared Appendix II contains the recommended Guidelines. The Guidelines were made available at a public open house held on April 20, 2011, in the Civic Complex Lobby, and are on the City's website. Building sustainable communities requires good urban design. For Seaton, the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines address both urban design matters as well as other sustainability matters such as green building, and energy, water and resource conservation. The Guidelines apply to both the public realm and private development. Policies and design requirements contained in the Conformity Amendment and Neighbourhood Plans will result in development that achieves a higher level of sustainability than typical of existing communities. All development in Seaton will be required to meet this threshold. However, the City will encourage developers to achieve even higher levels of sustainability through an incentive program that is under development. The Guidelines identify numerous design and construction practices that qualify as "enhancements." A scoring system has been developed to rate the enhanced level of sustainability being achieved. Incentives would increase with the achievement of higher enhancement levels. Report PD 14-11 April 26, 2011 Subject: Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Page 5 The Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines set out four levels of sustainability: Certified; Enhanced Level 1; Enhanced Level 2; and Enhanced Level 3. The Enhanced Levels are achieved by obtaining increasing percentages of their eligible enhancement points. The City's minimum requirement will be the "Certified" level of sustainability. This level of sustainability is reached if a development is built in compliance with the Seaton Conformity Amendment and the respective Neighbourhood Plan. It is recommended that Council endorse the Guidelines, subject to the development of an incentive program. 6.0 Elements of the Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy have been prepared Appendix III contains selected draft elements of the Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy. The information is on the City's website and was made available for viewing and discussion at a public open house held on April 20, 2011, in City Hall. The Strategy proposes the phasing and sequencing of the residential lands, the employment lands, and the hard and soft services. These include: • internal roads, external road connections and interchanges • water and sanitary sewer services • recreational centres, community parks, and trails • fire, ambulance and police stations • transit • hydro Further, the Strategy must address how much development can proceed in the absence of external road linkages and interchanges, the potential use of a holding zone to address Implementation deficiencies, and specifically, measures to address traffic through Whitevale in the event the Whitevale Road By-pass over West Duffins Creek is delayed. Information provided by the Landowners shows the servicing of 80 hectares of Employment Lands in Phase 1. To date, their work has concentrated on the phasing of the residential and employment lands, and the related water, sewer and roads. The City's work on the Strategy has focused on the timing and delivery of municipal facilities as part of the on-going work on the Fiscal Impact Study. More work is needed on other elements of the Strategy, with input from other levels of government. The Strategy is required to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City and the Region. It is recommended that Council endorse the Draft as the starting point for further discussion and completion. Report PD 14-11 April 26, 2011 Subject: Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Page 6 7.0 The Ontario Municipal Board has set a Second Prehearing May 16th and 17th The Seaton Landowners have appealed their official plan amendment, draft plan of subdivision, and zoning by-law amendment applications to the OMB. A prehearing was held on March 30, 2011, to identify potential parties and participants to the hearing. A second prehearing has been set to further discuss parties and participants, and address procedural matters. Appendices: 1. Neighbourhood Plans for Seaton Neighbourhoods 16, 18 and 19 H. Seaton Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines, April 20, 2011, Consultant's Draft III. Staged Servicing and Implementation Strategy, Draft for Discussion Attachments: 1. Map of Seaton Neighbourhoods 2. Ontario Realty Corporation submitted Neighbourhood Plans for Seaton Neighbourhoods 17, 20 and 21. Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Catherine Rose, MCIP, R Neil Carro , , RPP Manager, Policy Director, Planning & Development Thomas E. Mely uk, M P, R Director, Office of Sustainability CR:ld Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering ty Co c* J 2011 Tony Pr v del, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer Appendix I to Report to Council PD 14-11 Neighbourhood Plans for Seaton Neighbourhoods 16, 18 and 19 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 1 7.21 Adding Policies for Neighbourhood 16: Lamoreaux as follows: NEIGHBOURHOOD 16: LAMOREAUX Description • Is bound by the Duffins Creek to the west, the Seaton Natural Heritage System to the north and east, and the C.P.R. railway to the south. • Is the southern most neighbourhood in the Seaton Urban Area. • Is surrounded by the Seaton Natural Heritage System on all four sides of the neighbourhood. • Is planned to have a broad range of uses and land use densities, including commercial, and a variety of residential built-forms with densities ranging from low density to mixed-use and high density. • Taunton Road and Sideline 26 / Whites Road will be the main spines running through the neighbourhood. • The Community Node on Taunton Road shall be the heart of the neighbourhood. The Community Node is to be a compact, walkable area, with a mix of commercial and residential uses. This node shall serve the day-to-day commercial needs of nearby residents, and of travelers who pass through along Taunton Road, and along the north-south arterial roads. Text box: Neighbourhood Population Target 2031 Population Tar et 17,500 CITY POLICY Lamoreaux Neighbourhood Policies 12.18 City Council, (a) shall provide greater direction on housing types and densities in the Low Density Area designation by applying two additional subcategories to those set out in Tables 2 and 10 in the Low Density Area subcategory as follows: (i) Low Density Area Type 1 with: a. a full range of unit types within the permitted density range for Low Density Area as per section 11.2, but Consultant's Without Prejudice Draft April 20, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 2 09 consisting predominantly of single and semi- detached housing forms; (ii) Low Density Area Type 2 with: a. a minimum density of 35 units per net hectare and a maximum density of up to and including 50 units per net hectare provided the overall density of lands within Low Density Area Type 1 and Type 2 designations combined, within each draft plan of subdivision, is no more than 40 units per net hectare; b. single detached and semi-detached dwellings comprising no more than 50% of all unit types within the subcategory designation; (b) shall provide greater direction on housing types within Medium Density Area designation by permitting single detached and semi-detached dwellings to comprise no more than 25% of all unit types within the designation; (c) shall, as per Section 11.5, establish two additional subcategories to those set out in Tables 2 and 6 in the Mixed Corridor subcategory as follows: (i) Mixed Corridors Type 1 with a full range of unit types as established by Table 5 and Section 11.5 within the permitted density range for Mixed Corridors as per section 11.5 c), but consisting predominantly of ground related multi-residential housing forms; (ii) Mixed Corridors Type 2 with a minimum density of 60 units per net hectare and a maximum density of 180 units per net hectare provided the overall density of lands within Mixed Corridors Type 1 and Type 2 designations, within each draft plan of subdivision, is no more than 140 units per net hectare; (d) shall, as per Section 11.6, identify Gateway Sites within the Mixed Corridor Type 2 subcategory which shall: (i) be reserved for apartment buildings at or near the highest density and height permission; (ii) have the maximum height and density determined at the site plan approval stage after submission of appropriate massing and sun-shadow drawings to demonstrate compatibility with adjacent housing ; (iii) permit interim uses as per Section 11.8; (iv) require applicants to submit a development concept and intensification plan illustrating interim and final plans to accommodate intensification over time and ultimate build-out, in accordance to Section 11.8; and Consultant's Without Prejudice Draft April 20, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 3 (v) require the size of Gateway sites to be determined at the draft plan stage, (e) shall require applicants for draft plan of subdivision approval to identify and reserve a location for a future fire station to the satisfaction of the fire chief and which is located on Taunton Road at a future signalized intersection; (f) shall, along 'T'ype A and 'T'ype B Arterial Roads, as shown on Schedule II, not permit direct access to lots but will encourage the Region to allow for full movement intersections at approximately 250 metre separation and allow for right-in / right-out intersections at a shorter intersection spacing in order to promote walkability and connectivity; (g) shall along Type C Arterial Roads and may along Collector Roads require direct access to be minimized, due to traffic volumes and built forms, through a range of alternatives including rear lanes, slip lanes, shared drives, hybrid local roads, connector lanes or other means to limit direct access to individual lots. Where direct access is proposed, Council shall require applicants to demonstrate through appropriate transportation studies that direct access can be supported; (h) shall establish a pedestrian and bicycle systems plan for the neighbourhood which is illustrated on Schedule X Neighbourhood 16: Lamoreaux and consists of the road network, bikeways, trails and trailheads. Further detail on how pedestrians and cyclists will be accommodated in the road network shall be set out in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; (i) recognizes that the locations of: i) Type A and Type B arterial roads are currently the subject of an environmental assessment and the road alignments will be confirmed through that process which may require further refinements to Schedule X Neighbourhood 16: Lamoreux; ii) local roads, school sites, parks and village greens may be refined through the draft plans of subdivision without an amendment to this Plan provided the location, size and layout are consistent with the design intent shown on Schedule X Neighbourhood 16: Lamoreux and the policies of this Plan; and iii) the number, size and location of stormwater management facilities will be confirmed through the Neighbourhood Functional Servicing and Stormwater Report and may change without an amendment to this Plan; and Consultant's Without Prejudice Draft April 20, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 4 (j) shall require applicants for draft plan of subdivision, rezoning or site plan approval to submit to the satisfaction of the City: (i) a Sustainability Brief that demonstrates how the proposal ranks against the sustainable checklist in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; (ii) a Design Brief that demonstrates how the proposal is consistent with the urban design components of the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; and Consultant's Without Prejudice Draft April 20, 2011 {r f . 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(n (D Z O O (n m n 0) 01 O O LC O W A rt 6 n a OQ N N D n = Lo (n a of Di S h+ a O o c ° ~ -I a D m ((DD °o O o~ L t W c 3 w p O O O (D O N S 7 'O N fJ n N r-r = c c = o m m w D D E c o v 0 (A d (D N d ((D (D LA < cn m S Z n (n (A ~ r+ (n O W ? m ^ C. c m m 0 (D fD (D I n 3 C1 N 7 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 1 i~ 7.23 Adding Policies for Neighbourhood 18: Mount Pleasant as follows: NEIGHBOURHOOD 18: MOUNT PLEASANT Description • Is bound by the Duffins Creek to the west but excluding the Hamlet of Whitevale, the Seaton Natural Heritage System corridor separating Neighbourhoods 18 and 21 to the north, the Seaton Natural Heritage System corridor separating Neighbourhoods 16 and 18 to the south and a tributary of Ganatsekiagon Creek to the east. • Is the western most neighbourhood in the Seaton Urban Area. • Is generally surrounded by the Seaton Natural Heritage System on all four sides of the neighbourhood. • Is planned to have a broad range of land uses and densities, including commercial and mixed use, and a variety of residential and mixed use built-forms. • Sideline 26 / Whites Road and the proposed Whitevale By-pass will be the main spines running through the neighbourhood. • The Community Node on Sideline 26 / Whites Road shall be the heart of the neighbourhood. The Community Node is to be a compact, walkable area, with a mix of commercial and residential uses. This node shall serve the day-to-day commercial needs of nearby residents. Text box: Neighbourhood Population Target 2031 Population Tar CITY POLICY Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood Policies 12.20 City Council, (a) shall, as per Section 11.2 b), establish two additional subcategories to those set out in Tables 2 and 10 in the Low Density Area subcategory as follows: (i) Low Density Area Type 1 with: Consultant's Without Prejudice Draft April 20, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 2 ~j 4 a. a full range of unit types within the permitted density range for Low Density Area as per section 11.2, but consisting predominantly of single and semi- detached housing forms; (ii) Low Density Area Type 2 with: a. a minimum density of 35 units per net hectare and a maximum density of up to and including 50 units per net hectare provided the overall density of lands within Low Density Area Type 1 and Type 2 designations combined, within each draft plan of subdivision, is no more than 40 units per net hectare; b. single detached and semi-detached dwellings comprising no more than 50% of all unit types within the subcategory designation; (b) shall provide greater direction on housing types within Medium Density Area designation by permitting single detached and semi-detached dwellings to comprise no more than 25% of all unit types within the designation; (c) shall, as per Section 11.5, establish two additional subcategories to those set out in Tables 2 and 6 in the Mixed Corridor subcategory as follows: (i) Mixed Corridors Type 1 with a full range of unit types as established by Table 5 and Section 11.5 within the permitted density range for Mixed Corridors as per section 11.5 c), but consisting predominantly of ground related multi-residential housing forms; (ii) Mixed Corridors Type 2 with a minimum density of 60 units per net hectare and a maximum density of 180 units per net hectare provided the overall density of lands within Mixed Corridors Type 1 and Type 2 designations, within each draft plan of subdivision, is no more than 140 units per net hectare; (d) shall, as per Section 11.6, identify Gateway Sites within the Mixed Corridor Type 2 subcategory which shall: (i) be reserved for apartment buildings at or near the highest density and height permission; (ii) have the maximum height and density determined at the site plan approval stage after submission of appropriate massing and sun-shadow drawings to demonstrate compatibility with adjacent housing ; (iii) permit interim uses as per Section 11.8; (iv) require applicants to submit a development concept and intensification plan illustrating interim and final plans to Consultant's Without Prejudice Draft April 20, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 3 'I accommodate intensification over time and ultimate build-out, in accordance to Section 11.13; and (v) require the size of Gateway sites to be determined at the draft plan stage; (e) shall along existing Whitevale Road: (i) consider closing Whitevale Road where it approaches the realigniment of Sideline 26 / Whites Road. Access to the portion west of the realigned Sideline 26/ Whites Road shall be via local road connections along the existing Sideline 26 ROW; (ii) require the eastern portion to be connected in a `T" intersection with the realigned Sideline 26 / Whites Road; (iii) institute a differing character for the portions east and west of the realigned Sideline 26 / Whites Road with: a. the western portion maintaining a rural cross- section, as per section 11.66 c), with a multi-use trail on one side as set out in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; b. the eastern portion having an urban cross-section, but existing mature trees shall be maintained and protected where feasible; (iv) require houses along the western portion to face directly onto Whitevale Road with individual access provided directly to the street or where not possible due to grades from rear lanes or abutting rear local roads; (v) permit and encourage houses along the eastern portion to have direct access to the road; (vi) require, along the western portion, identification of appropriate traffic calming measures in draft plans of subdivision; and (vii) ensure other design matters in section 11.66 are considered in the draft plans of subdivision; (f) shall, along Type A and Type B Arterial Roads, as shown on Schedule II, not permit direct access to lots but will encourage the Region to allow for full movement intersections at approximately 250 metre separation and allow for right-in / right-out intersections at a shorter intersection spacing in order to promote walkability and connectivity; (g) shall along Type C Arterial Roads and may along Collector Roads require direct access to be minimized, due to traffic volumes and built forms, through a range of alternatives including rear lanes, slip lanes, shared drives, hybrid local roads, connector lanes or other means to limit direct access to Consultant's Without Prejudice Draft April 20, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 4 ~j 6 individual lots. Where direct access is proposed, Council shall require applicants to demonstrate through appropriate transportation studies that direct access can be supported; (h) shall establish a pedestrian and bicycle systems plan for the neighbourhood which is illustrated on Schedule X Neighbourhood 18: Mount Pleasant and consists of the road network, bikeways, trails and trailheads. Further detail on how pedestrians and cyclists will be accommodated in the road network shall be set out in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; (i) shall identify the location of significant built heritage resources on Schedule X Neighbourhood 18: Mount Pleasant with the notation "Heritage Lots" and shall require development adjacent to such Heritage Lots to address the policies of Section 11.62, 11.63, and 11.64; (j) recognizes that the locations of: i) Type A and Type B arterial roads are currently the subject of an environmental assessment and the road alignments will be confirmed through that process which may require further refinements to Schedule X Neighbourhood 18: Mount Pleasant; ii) local roads, school sites, parks and village greens may be refined through the draft plans of subdivision without an amendment to this Plan provided the location, size and layout are consistent with the design intent shown on Schedule X Neighbourhood 18: Mount Pleasant and the policies of this Plan; and iii) the number, size and location of stormwater management facilities will be confirmed through the Neighbourhood Functional Servicing and Stormwater Report and may change without an amendment to this Plan; and (k) shall require applicants for draft plan of subdivision, rezoning or site plan approval to submit to the satisfaction of the City: (i) a Sustainability Brief that demonstrates how the proposal ranks against the sustainable checklist in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; and (ii) a Design Brief that demonstrates how the proposal is consistent with the urban design components of the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines. 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The Local Node is to be a compact, walkable area, with a mix of commercial and residential uses. This node shall serve the day-to-day commercial needs of nearby residents. Text box: Neighbourhood Population Target 2031 Population Tar et 14,000 CITY POLICY Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood Policze r 12.21 City Council, (a) shall, as per Section 11.2 b), establish two additional subcategories to those set out in Tables 2 and 10 in the Low Density Area subcategory as follows: (i) Low Density Area Type 1 with: Consultant's Without Prejudice Draft April 20, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 2 l 9 a. a full range of unit types within the permitted density range for Low Density Area as per section 11.2, but consisting predominantly of single and semi- detached housing forms; (ii) Low Density Area Type 2 with: a. a minimum density of 35 units per net hectare and a maximum density of up to and including 50 units per net hectare provided the overall density of lands within Low Density Area Type 1 and Type 2 designations combined, within each draft plan of subdivision, is no more than 40 units per net hectare; and b. single detached and semi-detached dwellings comprising no more than 50% of all unit types within the subcategory designation; (b) shall provide greater direction on housing types within Medium Density Area designation by permitting single detached and semi-detached dwellings to comprise no more than 25% of all unit types within the designation; (c) shall along existing Whitevale Road west of Sideline 22: (i) require access to the eastern end of the road to be via a local road which connects south to the Whitevale By- pass; and (ii) permit an urban cross-section, but existing mature trees shall be maintained and protected where feasible; (iii) permit and encourage houses to have direct access to the road; and (iii) ensure other design matters in section 11.66 are considered in the draft plans of subdivision; (d) shall, along "Type B Arterial Roads, as shown on Schedule II, not permit direct access to lots but will encourage the Region to allow for full movement intersections at approximately 250 metre separation and allow for right-in / right-out intersections at a shorter intersection spacing in order to promote walkabihty and connectivity; (e) shall along Type C Arterial Roads and may along Collector Roads require direct access to be minimized, due to traffic volumes and built forms, through a range of alternatives including rear lanes, slip lanes, shared drives, hybrid local roads, connector lanes or other means to limit direct access to individual lots. Where direct access is proposed, Council shall require applicants to demonstrate through appropriate transportation studies that direct access can be supported; Consultant's Without Prejudice Draft April 20, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 3 Q L (f) shall establish a pedestrian and bicycle systems plan for the neighbourhood which is illustrated on Schedule X Neighbourhood 19: Wilson Meadows and consists of the road network, bikeways, trails and trailheads. Further detail on how pedestrians and cyclists will be accommodated in the road network shall be set out in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; (g) shall identify the location of significant built heritage resources on Schedule X Neighbourhood 19: Wilson Meadows with the notation "Heritage Lots" and shall require development adjacent to such Heritage Lots to address the policies of Section 11.62, 11.63, and 11.64; (h) recognizes that the locations o£ i) Type B arterial roads are currently the subject of an environmental assessment and the road alignments will be confirmed through that process which may require further refinements to Schedule X Neighbourhood 19: Wilson Meadows; ii) local roads, school sites, parks and village greens may be refined through the draft plans of subdivision without an amendment to this Plan provided the.location, size and layout are consistent with the design intent shown on Schedule X Neighbourhood 19: Wilson Meadows and the policies of this Plan; and iii) the number, size and location of stormwater management facilities will be confirmed through the Neighbourhood Functional Servicing and Stormwater Report and may change without an amendment to this Plan; and (i) shall require applicants for draft plan of subdivision, rezoning or site plan approval to submit to the satisfaction of the City: (i) a Sustainability Brief that demonstrates how the proposal ranks against the sustainable checklist in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; and (ii) a Design Brief that demonstrates how the proposal is consistent with the urban design components of the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines. 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Sustainability Benchmarks 4.1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 1.2.3 How to Read the Guidelines 1.2.4 Sustainability Checklist 4.1.1 Housing Mix and Diversity 4.1.2 Housing Types 4.1.3 Residential Density 4.1.4 Height & Transition 2 THE STRUCTURE PLAN 4.1.5 Street Interface 4.1.6 Roofs 2.1 THE VISION FOR SEATON 4.1.7 Utilities and Mechanical Equipment 4.1.8 Garages & Driveways 2.2 COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN 4.1.9 Priority Lots 2.2.1 Public Realm Components 4.2 COMMERCIAL & MIXED USE 2.2.2 Built Form Components DEVELOPMENT 4.2.1 General Guidelines 3 PUBLIC REALM GUIDELINES 4.2.2 Stand-Alone Commercial Buildings 4.2.3 Live-Work Units 4.2.4 Pedestrian Predominant Streets 3.1 STREET NETWORK & 4.2.5 Mixed Use Buildings DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 4.2.6 Gas Stations DESIGN 4.2.7 Intensification Strategy 3.1.1 Block Design 4.3 PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL 3.1.2 Public Pedestrian Walkways 3.1.3 Streets BUILDINGS 3.1.4 Streetscape Elements 4.3.1 General Guidelines 4.3.2 School Sites 3.2 TRANSIT 4.3.3 Places of Worship SUPPORTIVE/ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION 4.4 PRESTIGE EMPLOYMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AREAS 3.2.1 Transit Network 4.4.1 Siting and Massing 3.2.2 Cycling Network 4.4.2 Parking 3.2.3 Pedestrian System & Trails Network 4.4.3 Employee Services & Facilities 3.3 NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM 4.5 BUILT HERITAGE RESOURCES 3.4 PARKS 4.5.1 Whitevale Character Road 3.4.1 General Guidelines 4.5.2 Development Adjacent to Built Heritage 3.4.2 District park Resources 3.4.3 Community Park/Recreation Centre 4.5.3 Hamlet Heritage Open Space 3.4.4 Neighbourhood Park 3.4.5 Village Green 3.4.6 Urban Square 3.4.7 Trail Head April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 2 ~J 5 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDING 5.1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY 5.2 WATER EFFICIENCY AND MANAGEMENT 5.3 MATERIAL RESOURCES & SOLID WASTE 5.4 LIGHTING 5.5 SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS 5.6 INNOVATION IN DESIGN 6 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY APPENDICES APPENDIX A - SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST APPENDIX B - DEFINITIONS April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 3 2v 1.0 INTRODUCTION requires performance measures and benchmarks to be established by the 1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE City in consultation with landowners and stakeholders, and incorporated into the All planning applications are to conform Neighbourhood Plans. The performance to the Pickering Official Plan and the measures are to include benchmarks for Central Pickering Development Plan energy conservation, building and (CPDP). The CPDP states that, "the community design, cultural heritage notion of sustainability is integral to conservation, accessibility for the every dimension of the Plan, which in disabled, air quality, human health turn places an increased emphasis on promotion, and environmental net gain, environmental stewardship during implementation." The CPDP also Chapter Eleven - Seaton Urban Area - contains, in Schedule 9, urban design of the City of Pickering Official Plan sets guidelines on access and circulation, out the policy regime to conform to the built form, open space and amenities, CPDP. The policies in Chapter Eleven site sustainability and cultural heritage. are organized under eight key These guidelines are intended to sustainability principles for Seaton, provide guidance and serve as including: examples of the key principles and Create walkable, transit supportive policies to be addressed by the neighbourhoods through compact Neighbourhood Plans and by extension residential development, integration to compendium design guidelines. The of mixed use development and Seaton Sustainable Place-Making distribution of parks and recreational Guidelines address and expand upon facilities these key design elements. Create a transit supportive urban system, pedestrian-scaled roads, It is also a policy of the CPDP that the and promote cycling and walking preparation, review and approval of opportunities development applications be carried out Create jobs concurrent with with a view to achieving six broad residential growth sustainable community principles. Promote green building and site These principles include: design practices a) fostering a healthy natural Provide for a mix of housing types environment; Protect the Seaton Natural Heritage b) encouraging a healthy built System and integrate it into the environment; neighbourhoods c) ensuring economic health; Protect cultural heritage resources d) creating opportunities for education and archaeological resources and public awareness; Create an adaptive and resilient e) fostering social and cultural well- urban community. being; and, f) providing appropriate measures for monitoring and measuring success. To address these principles, the CPDP A number of the policies of Chapter 11 April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 4 27 set out a minimum benchmark for urban possible incentives. These matters are design and sustainability matters such addressed in this guideline. as: In efforts to minimize redundancies and • modified grid street pattern; ensure a comprehensive assessment is • Local and Community nodes are completed for development applications, located so that the majority of this guideline document combines both future patrons are within a 10 to urban design and sustainability design 20 minute walk of a Community elements into one complete document. Node; In order to achieve the sustainable • block lengths generally in the principles set out in the CPDP, it is range of 150 to 250 metres; essential to understand the • Neighbourhood Parks centrally complementary role that good urban located for residents within a 400 design plays in creating sustainable to 800 metre radius (5 to 10 communities. A complete community in minute walk); which good urban design principles are • Village Greens easily accessible applied will, depending on 'the degree of for residents within a 200 to 400 application and the delivery of services metre radius (3 to 5 minute walk); such as transit, enhance a sustainable • require sidewalks on both sides community. While urban design of all roads with a few specific considerations may differ from exceptions; and, sustainable ones, the two are not • require bike parking and/or mutually exclusive, and therefore, many storage areas in all developments of the performance measures identified without individual garages, are applicable to both. The intention is among many other policies. to bring together the key design elements that shape our built These guidelines are not intended to environment from both perspectives, replicate those policies, but provide a and achieve the overall goal of creating greater level of guidance on urban a sustainable community in Seaton. design and sustainability performance measures and benchmarks. Sustainable development requires a balance of a healthy environment, In addition, Section 11.38 of the Official economy, and society. Mindful of that, Plan requires the Seaton Development the purpose of the guidelines is to Design and Sustainability Guidelines to provide a design vision and guidance for set out minimum standards and the Seaton Urban Area by addressing benchmarks and lists the range of the nature, intensity, quality and level of matters that the guidelines are to sustainability in both the public and address in this regard. Section 11.38 private realms - while still ensuring that also indicates that, where appropriate, all other goals and objectives of the additional measures should be identified CPDP are achieved including the beyond the minimum mandatory development of an urban community building standards set out in the Ontario that will accommodate 61,000 people Building Code, which will be encouraged and 30,500 jobs by 2031. through a variety of measures including 1.2 DOCUMENT STRUCTURE April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 5 28 will be implemented. 1.2.1 Report Format Design elements from both the public This report is organized into the realm and built form offer tangible and following sections: measurable actions to help achieve the principles that are set out in the CPDP Section 1 Introduction of the report and the City of Pickering Official Plan. provides background information and Rather than being goal-based, the highlights the purpose of the document. guidelines are organized by elements since certain urban design and Section 2 The Structure Plan outlines sustainable elements can achieve the overall vision for Seaton Urban multiple goals and principles. Area, and describes the components of the Structure Plan. 1.2.2 Sustainability Benchmarks Section 3 Public Realm Guidelines Applications which conform to the City addresses the key components of the of Pickering Official Plan will achieve the public realm, and provides guidance on minimum benchmark for sustainability street network and development block due to the policy requirements of the design; transit supportive/active Plan and particular Chapters 11 and 12. transportation infrastructure; natural The Guidelines set out the realm of heritage system; and, parks and open additional enhanced sustainability spaces. benchmarks. Sustainability benchmarks and targets are identified at the end of Section 4 Built Form Guidelines each relevant guideline. Sustainability addresses each of the different land benchmarks are measures and targets uses within Seaton, and provides to achieve an enhanced level of guidance on building uses, types, height sustainability. These benchmarks transition, massing, street interface, enable the reader to identify additional placement and orientation, in addition to elements that will make Seaton a parking, access, and servicing. distinct, sustainable community in the City of Pickering. Whereas the Section 5 Green Infrastructure and guidelines provide general guidance on Building provides further guidance on development, the benchmarks identify the public realm and built form by measureable targets for each key emphasizing sustainable technologies, sustainable element. While some of resource efficiency, and responsible these elements may overlap urban consumption. This section addresses design initiatives, they focus on such issues as energy efficiency, water achieving sustainability within the conservation and management, material Seaton Urban Area as it develops. resources and solid waste, sustainable programs, and lighting. The ability of Draft Plan and Site Plan development applications within the Section 6 Implementation Strategies Seaton Urban Area to achieve the describes how this Guideline document, enhanced sustainability benchmarks will as well as the enhanced benchmarks be evaluated through the Sustainability April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 6 29 Checklist in Appendix A. Based on whether the application is at a The Sustainability Checklist is organized draft plan of subdivision or site plan to document all enhanced benchmarks level, a Sustainability Checklist that and the possible points for each summarizes the benchmarks is provided benchmark. Enhanced benchmarks are in Appendix A, and should be completed encouraged performance measures. for each development application. Points for meeting additional enhanced benchmarks may entitle the 1.3 Interpretation & Implementation of development to be considered for the Guidelines incentives identified by the City. The City recognizes that not all guidelines or The Seaton Sustainable Place-Making benchmarks are applicable to all Guidelines are intended to implement applications. the Official Plan direction for the Seaton Urban Area and provide greater clarity 1.2.3 How to Read the Guidelines on urban design, streetscapes, built form and sustainability initiatives within Within the Guidelines, indicators the Seaton Urban Area. The Guidelines differentiate whether the benchmarks are to be read in conjunction with the are applicable at a site plan level, draft policies of the Official Plan and in plan of subdivision level, or both. See particular Chapter 9 - Community the example below which illustrates how Design, Chapter 11 - Seaton Urban to read the Guidelines, and an example Area, Chapter 12 - Neighbourhood of how the Guidelines will apply. Plans and Chapter 14 - Detailed Design Considerations. Explanation of the guideline/benchmark: The Guidelines, in concert with the In the example above, the guideline Official Plan policies, will be used to refers to the Official Plan policy that evaluate draft plans of subdivision Village Greens should be designed with applications and site plan applications in roads on three sides, but may be less order to ensure that a high level of where other design alternatives are urban design and the intended level of used to achieve public view and access. sustainability is achieved. In order to achieve a higher level of Section 6 Implementation Strategies sustainability, an additional enhanced identify how the enhanced sustainability benchmark is provided. The E indicates targets and benchmarks will be that this is an enhanced benchmark, encouraged and implemented in the and the dp indicates that this benchmark Seaton Urban Area. is applicable to all draft plan of subdivision applications where a Village Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Green is proposed. In order to receive a provisions of the Official Plan shall point, the target of 100% public frontage prevail over the provisions of these will need to be achieved through the Guidelines in the event of any conflict. design of streets and blocks. 1.2.4 Sustainability Checklist April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 7 50 2 THE STRUCTURE PLAN views and places for gathering. The Structure Plan is a simplified 2.2 COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN compilation of Neighbourhood Plans 16 through 21 from the Official Plan. In 2.2.1 Public Realm Components addition, the Structure Plan illustrates a number of additional design elements The Structure Plan illustrates the public including Community Core Gateways, realm components from the Key Views and Vistas and View Neighbourhood Plans and the desired Terminus Sites in a conceptual manner. future character and function of the The design elements are illustrative only various components that comprise the and the location is subject to refinement public domain including streets, parks, though the draft plans of subdivision. civic uses and civic spaces. For accurate depiction of land uses, reference should be made to the 2.2.2 Built Form Components Neighbourhood Plans in the City of Pickering Official Plan. The Structure Plan also illustrates a structure for guiding future built form in 2.1 THE VISION FOR SEATON the Seaton Urban Area. The primary objective of the built form component is The vision for the Seaton Urban Area is, to ensure that any new development as set out in the Section 2.12 of the reinforces a coherent, integrated, and Official Plan, to become "a sustainable compact built environment, as well as urban community that is compact, contributing to enhancing the public walkable, and pedestrian-focused and realm. The components of the public contain a mix of uses that can adapt and realm and built form are described in the evolve over time". It will be developed following pages. based on the policies in the Official Plan including the sustainability principles in Section 2.12 and, as shown in the Structure Plan. Seaton is conceived as a cluster of separate, but linked, residential neighbourhoods and employment areas, complete with community, amenity and recreational facilities. The community is envisioned to contain a mix of uses at strategic locations, intended to evolve over time as Seaton matures. Integral to this vision, the Seaton Natural Heritage System will be protected and integrated into the design of the neighbourhood areas. Open spaces and an extensive trail network will contribute to the overall character by enhancing the scenic quality, while providing focal points for April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 8 51 3 PUBLIC REALM GUIDELINES located within a 200 - 400 metre radius (3 - 5 minute walk) to a village green 3.1 STREET NETWORK AND (Section 11.13 (d) of the Official Plan), DEVELOPMENT BLOCK and should also consider other passive DESIGN recreational elements, which are designed to provide similar functions Chapter Eleven of the Official Plan sets where there is no village green, out policy direction for walkability in including trail head, neighbourhood Seaton with particular reference to park, community park, school or street grid, block lengths, interconnected stormwater management facility to street network and a parks hierarchy. In create a shorter walking distance to addition to that policy direction, the passive recreational features. Remnant following guidelines should be blocks will not be considered as a considered. passive recreational element. 3.1.1 Block Design E2.dp At least one passive recreational 1. As required by Section 11.10 a) element is located a maximum 200 of the Official Plan, Neighbourhoods are metres from 90% of the residences "to be designed with a modified grid within the plan or adjacent plans. This street pattern that provides for a high distance is a linear measurement of the degree of permeability and connectivity, shortest, most direct walking route along and which directs pedestrians out to sidewalks, public walkways and primary collector and arterial roads through a neighbourhood connecting trails through fine grid of local streets and frequent the Seaton Natural Heritage System. local street connections along the collector or arterial roadways." 4. Draft plans shall be designed to ensure that residences are generally 2. As per Section 11.10 c) of the located within a 400 - 800 metre radius Official Plan, block lengths are to be (5 - 10 minute walk) to a neighbourhood generally in the range of 150 to 250 park (Section 11.13 (c) of the Official metres to promote walkability. Where Plan), and also should consider other blocks longer than 250 metres are active recreational elements such as proposed on the draft plan, publicly community parks or schools which serve accessible pedestrian walkways should similar functions where there is no be provided (See Section 3.1.2) to neighbourhood park, to create a shorter facilitate pedestrian circulation and walking distance to recreational access. features. E1.dp E3.dp At least 90% of the blocks within the At least one active recreational use is plan are designed with a maximum located a maximum 400 metres from block length of 200 metres. 90% of the residences within the plan. This distance is a linear measurement of 3. Draft plans shall be designed to the shortest, most direct walking route ensure that residences are generally along sidewalks,. public walkways and April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 9 32 primary neighbourhood connecting trails and has access from a rear lane or a through the Seaton Natural Heritage public road. System. 9. Window streets along arterial roads 5. Draft plans should be designed to are discouraged. Driveways and a ensure that residences are generally variety of other alternative road layouts. located within an 800 metre walking that can help reduce the number of distance (10 minute walk), measured as driveways and locate buildings closer to a radius, to retail uses or commercial the street are encouraged in residential services, within a minor commercial areas and adjacent to primary locations cluster, mixed corridor or a local or such as parks and elementary school community node. sites. These include, but are not limited to, the use of rear lanes, slip lanes, E4.dp hybrid local roads, mutual drives, and At least one retail store%ommercial flankage lots. Where use of rear lanes service is located a maximum 800 are provided adjacent to arterial roads, metres (10 minute walk) from 90% of the City shall strongly encourage the the residences within the plan. This Region to permit on-street parking in off distance is a linear measurement of the peak periods on the arterial roads. shortest, most direct walking route along sidewalks, public walkways and primary 10. Where hybrid local roads are neighbourhood connecting trails through proposed, one side of the road should the Seaton Natural Heritage System. generally have houses backing onto the hybrid road and the other side of the 6. In order to minimize the visual same hybrid road should generally have impact of long blocks, lots located on houses flanking onto the road. the end of blocks should be turned 90- degrees to face the other road, where 11. Rear lanes or private drives are appropriate. However, a variety of lot encouraged in mixed-use or commercial facing conditions, in addition to flankage areas at the rear of street-related lots, should be considered along long buildings for service and loading in order stretches of collector and arterial roads. to minimize conflict between pedestrian and vehicular use. 7. Where rear lanes are used, the maximum lane length should be no 12. The use of cul-de-sacs should be more than 180 metres in order to minimized, except where necessary due provide for a maximum 90 metre hose to grading and topography or at view length from fire hydrants located on road terminus sites. Where cul-de-sacs are connections. Where the 180 metre used for reasons other than grading and length is exceeded, an on-street hydrant topography, a pedestrian and/or bicycle location and fire hose access to the rear through-connection to promote active lane shall be provided. transportation should be provided except where the cul-de-sac is shorter 8. Lots in a block may front onto a than 60 linear metres from the public open space, such as a Village intersection (measured centre line to Green, provided the rear lot line adjoins, centre line distance). April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 10 rJ 7J pedestrians and cyclists choice to get to 13. Wherever possible, street and their destination points in the most direct block alignments for grade-related route. Public pedestrian walkways are residential units is encouraged to be located within the public realm. designed within .25-degrees of geographic east-west in order to 1. Public pedestrian walkway blocks maximize passive solar orientation of should have a width of 3.0 -6.0 metres. buildings. 2. In order to provide a safe and ES.dp comfortable environment for Minimum of 50% of street and block pedestrians, public pedestrian walkways alignments within the draft plan are should be designed to include Crime designed within 15-degrees of Prevention Through Environmental geographic east-west. Design (CPTED) principles, including: • adequate lighting E6.dp clear sight lines, allowing view from At least 75% of street and block one end of the walkway to the other alignments within a plan of subdivision provide appropriate landscaping, but are designed within 15-degrees of avoid landscaping that might create geographic east-west. blind spots or hiding places • adequate fencing and fenestration 14. As per section 11.61 b) of the adjacent to public walkways to Official Plan, where significant existing provide opportunities for casual hedgerows are located in public open surveillance. space and parks they should be protected if possible and feasible. Any grading activity around the hedgerows 3.1.3 Streets should be minimized. Chapter Eleven of the Official Plan sets out policy direction for streets and ET dp+sp sidewalks. In addition to that policy Significant hedgerows within village direction, the following guidelines should greens and parks are maintained be considered. through minimal disturbance to grading adjacent to the hedgerows. a) Type A and B Arterial Roads (Cross section to be provided) Type A 15. For street and block design arterial roads are the highest order guidelines adjacent to the Seaton arterial road, and are designed to carry Natural Heritage System, see section large volumes of traffic and higher order 3.3 Natural Heritage System. transit service at moderate to high speeds over relatively long distances. 3.1.2 Public Pedestrian Walkways In order to encourage walkability within Type B arterial roads are designed to the neighbourhood and improve carry moderate volumes of traffic at circulation and access, pedestrian moderate speeds. There are some walkways are important design access restrictions on Type B arterial elements that allow flexibility, giving roads. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 11 flankage lots, or other alternatives that b) Type C Arterial Roads address the design intent. Type C arterial roads provide important connections within the Seaton Urban 6. Transit facilities shall be Area, designed to carry lower volumes accommodated on Type C arterial of traffic at slower speeds providing roads. transit routes and allowing direct access to properties. The following guidelines c) Collector Roads shall apply: Collector Roads provide important connections between residential 1. The road surface shall be 15.0 neighbourhoods and other community metres, and will include a shared functions. They typically define the bicycle/parking lane. community structure and provide transit routes. The Seaton Urban Area will 2. Sideline 24 shall be designed as include collector roads with 20.1 metre follows: to 21.5 metre rights-of-way. • During peak hours, the road surface will accommodate 4 travel lanes and 1. The road surface, including one 2 bicycle lanes. parking bay on one side of the road, and • During off-peak hours, the road bicycle lanes on both sides of the road, surface will accommodate 2 travel shall be 12.5 metres. lanes, 2 on-street parking lanes in addition to 2 bicycle lanes on both 2. Boulevards on both sides of the sides of the road. pavement area shall be a minimum of 4.5 metres and will include a grass area 3. The East-West Residential with street trees and 1.8 metre Arterial (North Road extension) Type C sidewalks on both sides of the road. shall be designed with 2 travel lanes, 2 permanent parking bays and 2 bicycle 3. Individual, direct access from a lanes. Collector Road is generally permitted, but where transportation studies 4. Boulevards on both sides of the required by the Neighbourhood Plans pavement area shall be a minimum of determine that access should be 4.50 metres and will include a grass minimized, other design solutions will area with street trees and 1.8 metre need to be considered including the use sidewalks on both sides. of lanes, slip lanes, hybrid local roads, mutual drives, flankage lots, or other 5. Individual, direct access from a alternatives that address the Type C arterial road should be transportation study and design intent. minimized as much as possible for grade related residential dwellings in 4. Transit facilities shall be order to reduce the number of driveways accommodated on Collector Roads. on the street and to locate buildings closer to the street. This can be d) Local Roads achieved through the use of lanes, slip Local Roads connect to Collector Roads lanes, hybrid local roads, mutual drives, and link with public spaces. In general, April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 12 individual direct access onto Local Roads is permitted. 1. For a short one-way Local Road where development is located on only 17.0 metre Right-of-way one side of the street, the road surface shall be 6.0 metres. 1. The road surface, including a parking lane on one side of the road 2. The boulevard on one side of the (that could alternate to the other side of pavement area shall be a minimum of the road) shall be 8.5 metres. 4.25 metres and shall accommodate a grass area with street trees and 1.5 2. Boulevards on both sides of the metre sidewalk. The other boulevard pavement area shall be a minimum of shall accommodate an alternating grass 4.25 metres and will accommodate a area with street trees, and a parking bay grass area with no sidewalk. 15.5 metre Right-of-way e) Lanes Residential lanes provide access to 1. The road surface, including a private garage facilities. The use of parking lane on one side of the road lanes is encouraged for all type of grade (that could alternate to the other side of related residential development. the road) shall be 8.5 metres. 8.5 metre Public Lane 2. Boulevards on both sides of the pavement area shall be a minimum of Public Lanes shall have a minimum 3.8 metres and will accommodate a right-of-way of 8.5 metres. grass area with street trees and 1.5 metre sidewalks on both sides. 1. The road surface shall be 5.5 metres and shall include a 1.5 metre 15.35 metre Right-of-way utility corridor to accommodate hydro, cable, and phone utilities on either side 1. For a Local Road where of the lane. development is located on only one side of the road, the road surface, including a parking lane (that could alternate to the E8.dp other side of the road), shall be 8.5 Lanes are used to provide for access to metres. rear yard garage buildings. 2. The boulevard on one side of the 10.0 metre Public Connector Lane pavement area shall be a minimum of 4.25 metres and will accommodate a A Public Connector Lane is another grass area with street trees and 1.5 road option to facilitate the direct metre sidewalk. The other boulevard will frontage of residential units onto an accommodate a grass area with street Arterial road while providing rear lane trees and no sidewalk. access. Public Connector Lanes are encouraged as an alternative to link two 12.85 metre Right-of-way local roads that terminate at a lane April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 13 JJ provided that the two local roads are no Crossing the Seaton Natural Heritage further apart than 70.0 metres. System Where roadways cross the Seaton 1. The curb to curb road surface Natural Heritage System, the road may shall be 7.0 metres with a 1.5 metre deviate from the cross sections through utility corridor to accommodate hydro, a semi-urban or rural cross section, cable, and phone utilities on either side provided that a pedestrian connection is of the lane. maintained adjacent to the roadway through the Seaton Natural Heritage Private Lane System. Private lanes will be permitted and h) Pedestrian Predominant Streets considered through site plan control. Pedestrian Predominant Streets are located within Community Nodes, and E9.dp are shown on the Structure Plan. The Lanes are used to provide for access to intent is to encourage a strong street rear yard garage buildings along Arterial presence through the design of its public Roads. realm, in conjunction with the built form guidelines of Section 4.2.1 general f) Whitevale Road -Character Road guidelines for Commercial and Mixed In accordance with the provisions of Uses, and 4.2.3 Community and Local Section 11.66 of the Official Plan, the Nodes. portion of Whitevale Road between Golf Club Road and just west of Sideline 22 These roads can be designed as either is recognized as a Character Road. public or private roads, In addition to Whitevale Road is identified as a Pedestrian Predominant Street design Character Road as it possesses a criteria found in section 11.7.b of the number of cultural landscape elements Official Plan the following design criteria and cultural heritage resources. As should be followed: some sections of Whitevale Road may be reconstructed, and in accordance 1. Sidewalks should be provided on with Section 11.66. of the Official Plan, both sides of the road ranging from 1.8 the main objective of the Character metres to a maximum of 3.0 metres in Road identification is to protect its order to accommodate sidewalk cafes, roadway heritage features and integrate kiosks, and/or street vendors. them into the new community. 2. Boulevards on both sides of the In any development along Whitevale pavement area should accommodate Character Road, the provisions of streetscape furnishings and street trees. Section 4.5.1 should also be Hard surfaces should be provided considered. instead of grass areas to extend the sidewalk and accommodate high pedestrian areas. g) Road and Infrastructure 3. Individual, direct vehicular access April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 14 from the Pedestrian Predominant Street 1. Street trees should be provided is discouraged. on both sides of the road in the public right-of-way. At least 1 street tree 4. Buildings that abut Pedestrian should be planted for each residential Predominant Streets should present a dwelling unit (excluding multiple facade with high quality architectural dwellings that are subject to site plan detailing and address the road frontage approval), or at an interval of 6.0 to 9.0 with doors and windows, and provide metres, and at least 3 street trees for direct pedestrian access. each flankage lot where practicable based on factors such as utility 3.1.4 Streetscape Elements requirements, driveway and street furniture locations and the type of a) Sidewalks species. Where it is not possible to Sidewalks should be continuous provide the target number of trees as throughout the community, and set out above, an equivalent number of constitute an integral part of the trees should be provided in other pedestrian system to promote active locations within the draft plan of transportation. They should be subdivision. designed with the following guidelines: E10.dp+sp 1. Sidewalks should be designed as Additional street trees 10% or greater, follows: are provided above the minimum • 1.5 metres on local roads required above. • 1.8 metres on collector and arterial roads E11. dp+sp • 1.8 to 3.0 metres in mixed corridors Street trees with appropriate larger and community and local nodes caliper widths, 10% or greater than the where retail is provided along the City standard are provided in the plan. street such as in Pedestrian Predominant Streets, in order to 2. Where regional roads are accommodate sidewalk cafes, constructed or widened, street trees kiosks, and street vendors. should be provided on both sides of the road, at an interval of 6.0 to 9.0 metres In all cases, sufficient space shall be depending on the canopy size of the provided for street furnishings, public tree. utilities, tree plantings, and transit shelters. 3. Street trees should be located at minimum 1.0 metre away from a 2. In order to accommodate the driveway curb, although 2.0 metres is needs of persons with disabilities, and preferred. the elderly, sidewalks should be designed to applicable municipal 4. Street trees should be of a standards. species that would provide a large canopy and shade over sidewalks in order to reduce heat island effect and b) Street Trees enhance pedestrian comfort and safety. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 15 ~3 E14. dp+sp E12.dp+sp Street furniture, which is provided, is The selected street trees achieve a manufactured from recycled material minimum 40% canopy and shade within with a minimum of 25% recycled 10 years. content. 5. A diversity of native tree species d) Utilities should be considered and delivered 1. Utilities should be clustered and along each street, and theme street tree screened away from public streets and planting should be encouraged to assist view. in identifying and enhancing certain areas/uses within the neighbourhood. 2. High-efficiency light bulbs should be used, where feasible, for street lights 6. Alternative planting strategies to and traffic lights as they consume ensure the longevity of street trees significantly less energy, last longer and should be considered along high- require less maintenance than pedestrian areas such as Pedestrian conventional bulbs. Predominant Streets or mixed-use areas that have retail uses at grade. 3. Renewable energy systems such as solar cells should be used for all E13.sp parking meters. Alternative planting strategies are provided for more than 50% of street e) Pedestrian Crossings trees within high-pedestrian areas of the Pedestrian crosswalks generally serve development two functions. First, they separate the pedestrian realm from vehicle lanes by c) Street Furniture demarcating a safe route for-pedestrians 1. Streetscape furniture should be to cross the street. Secondly, they act provided in high-pedestrian areas in as a traffic calming measure since mixed-use areas that have retail uses at frequent stops will likely encourage grade, such as Pedestrian Predominant slower traffic speeds and cautious Streets. Streetscape furniture should driving. The guidelines for pedestrian include elements such as pedestrian crossings include: scaled lighting, benches, bicycle racks, newspaper boxes and trash bins and 1. In order to promote walkability where possible should be manufactured and a pedestrian-focused environment, from recycled material. every four-way intersection in high pedestrian areas, such as a Pedestrian 2. The City should develop, in Predominant Street, should have a consultation with landowners, an unified formal pedestrian crossing. standard and design vocabulary for street furniture which shall apply to 2. Signalized pedestrian crosswalks public streets in all mixed use areas and should be provided at locations where Community Nodes. important civic destinations and/or significant walking traffic is anticipated, such as near retail shops, community April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 16 39 parks and recreation centres, and at least one side of the street for local and libraries. collector roads. 3. Pedestrian crossing should have 2. On-street parking areas may be a minimum width of 2.0 metres. demarcated with a special pavement treatment in limited special areas such 4. To enhance their visibility and as pedestrian predominant streets in quality, pedestrian crossings should order to distinguish the parking lane utilize distinctive feature paving through from the roadway. the use of alternative pavement markings or materials to minimize the 3. In order to reduce the visual conflict between vehicles and impact of the paved surface of the right- pedestrians. At minimum, they should of-way, rolled curbs should be used in be identified with distinctive painted high-traffic areas, including Pedestrian lines. Prominent Streets, as a means of visually extending the pedestrian realm 5. Pedestrian crossings should be from the roadway. highly visible to motorists and include appropriate signage. 4. Parking bays should be located on collector and arterial roads, in 6. Pedestrian crossings should be addition to Pedestrian Predominant continuous and connected to adjacent Streets, where permanent parking is sidewalks. provided. 7. Curb cuts should be minimized to 3.2 TRANSIT SUPPORTIVE / facilitate wheel-chair and stroller usage ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION in high pedestrian areas. INFRASTRUCTURE 8. Curb ramp designs at Within the Seaton Urban Area, the intersections should have raised tactile interconnectivity between transit, surfaces or materials with contrasting cycling, and walking networks is key to sound properties to help pedestrians creating a fully integrated pedestrian- with visual impairments. supportive urban system. Chapter 11 of the Official Plan recognizes that the f) On-Street Parking transportation network facilitates not On-street parking plays a key role in the only efficient automobile traffic but also design of a sustainable community. In supports transit, cycling and a addition to accommodating visitor comfortable walking environment for parking for residential areas and retail pedestrians. The policies of this stores, on-street parking functions as a Chapter provide direction for transit traffic calming device to slow traffic, and facilities, bikeway networks and trail acts as a safety buffer separating the networks. In addition to that policy pedestrian realm from vehicles. The direction, the following guidelines should guidelines for on-street parking include: be considered. 1. Parking should be provided on at 3.2.1 Transit Network April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 17 transit users from sun, rain and snow. a) Transit Facilities The appropriate transit facilities will be 6. Benches and other roadside provided by the relevant transit authority furniture such as waste baskets, bicycle in accordance with.the following: racks, telephones, notice boards, and newspaper boxes should be 1. Section 11.20 f) of the Official concentrated at bus stops located at Plan requires transit stop pads to be recreation centres, minor commercial located in accessible, safe and clusters, community and local nodes, comfortable locations, which maximize institutional buildings, and GO Transit pedestrian accessibility from and 407/ETR transitway stations, surrounding residential neighbourhoods. employment clusters/nodes, and other In addition such transit stop pads should high pedestrian areas. be: • generally located not less than 300 b) Transit Infrastructure metres apart; 1. Dedicated transit lanes on Type • located close to mixed-use A arterial roads are intended to be nodes/retail areas; provided as shown on the cross section • close to intersections; in Section 3.1.3. • co-ordinated with neighbourhood trail connections and building entrances; 2. Signalization priorities should be and, given to transit lanes. • designed to include amenities for passengers such as seating and 3. The walking distance for weather protection. residents should generally be 400 metres (5 minute walk) to a proposed 2. Transit shelters should be local bus route, or, alternatively 800 designed by the transit authority with metres (10 minute walk) to higher order transparency to and from the interior so transit. that transit users can see approaching buses and to maximize pedestrian 4. GO Transit and 407/ETR transit safety. way stations should be designed to be universally accessible, and facilities 3. Shelters should be located on the such as commuter parking, park and boulevard adjacent to the pavement to ride, and car pooling areas should be maximize passenger convenience. provided. 4. Surface texture changes (e.g. 5. Commuter parking areas at GO broom finished concrete) should be Transit and 407/ETR transit way provided at transit stops to assist the stations should consider means to visually challenged in locating the stop reduce the overall footprint through and/or shelter location. structured parking in order to promote compact development and conserve 5. Where four-sided transit shelters land. are not possible, overhead open-air canopies should be provided to protect 6. A full range of transit facility April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 18 4.1 amenities should be provided at all establishes a Seaton Trail Network stations and transit stops including but comprised of a hierarchy of off-road not limited to: weather protection, trails. These trails are delineated on seating, waste baskets, lighting, route Schedule VII of the Official Plan and information, bulletin boards, and fare shown on the Structure Plan for purchase booths. illustration purposes. The policies further require the trail network to link 3.2.2 Cycling Network with stormwater management facilities, parks and sidewalks and bikeways to Section 11.27 of the Official Plan create an integrated pedestrian and establishes a Bikeway Network in bicycle network. Seaton consisting of primary and secondary bikeways. These bikeways Section 11.28 of the Official Plan further are illustrated on Schedule VII of the requires the Seaton Trail Network to Official Plan and shown in the Structure reflect the design criteria set out in the Plan for illustration purposes. In addition Seaton Natural Heritage System to the policies of Section 11.27, the Management Plan and Master Trails following guidelines apply: Plan (2008). 1. Where cycling routes intersect See Section 3.1.3 Streets and Section major intersections, route signage 3.1.4 Streetscape Elements for should be provided. guidelines on sidewalk design and location. 2. Access to primary and secondary cycling routes should be clear and In addition to the above noted policies unobstructed the following guidelines apply: 3. Pedestrian and cycling lanes 1. Section 11.28 of the Official Plan should be painted along multi-use trails requires the Seaton Trail Network in the or clearly identified by other means to Natural Heritage System to be designed minimize pedestrian and cycling to provide for a hierarchy of primary conflicts. neighbourhood connecting trails, primary recreation trails and secondary 3.2.3 Pedestrian System & Trails recreation trails which should be Network designed as follows: Section 11.12 of the Official Plan Primary neighbourhood connecting requires the creation of an trails are intended to function as interconnected network of sidewalks, principal linkages between adjacent off-street pedestrian trails, on and off- neighbourhoods that traverse the road bicycle routs and multi-use trails Seaton Natural Heritage System and through the arrangements of street, shall generally be comprised of a 3.0 blocks, open space features and trail metre wide hard surface. heads. • Primary recreational trails are Section 11.28 of the Official Plan intended to function as the north- April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 19 4 south and east-west spine of the stewardship initiatives that will protect recreational trail network and shall and enhance the features and functions generally be f a 2.4 metre wide hard of the natural environment. surface. 8. Lighting on trails should be provided • Secondary recreational trails are for pedestrian safety along primary intended to function as multi-use neighbourhood connecting trails, but trails that support both destination should minimize the disturbance on and recreational use and shall natural habitats. generally be a 2.4 metre wide hard surface. 9. Trail heads are to be provided as shown on the Neighbourhood Plans in 2. Special treatments at trail head Section 12 of the Official Plan, and as entrances should be considered illustrated on the Structure Plan, and including high quality features such as should follow the policies of Section landscaping, benches, decorative 11.13 d) of the Official Plan and the paving pattern, interpretive or directional guidelines in Section 3.4. signage, or wider pathway widths. 3.3 NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM 3. Native non-invasive plantings are encouraged along trail connections The Seaton Natural Heritage System abutting natural features. contributes much to the area's character and to the City's ecological system. 4. Trails will be designed to accommodate a range of users and Section 11.56 of the Official Plan abilities, and should be barrier-free requires that development minimize where appropriate. The use of impacts on the Seaton Natural Heritage permeable materials should be System while also integrating it as a key encouraged for trail construction in structural element of each areas where sufficient drainage exists. neighbourhood by providing appropriate views, vistas and connections to the 5. Trails should be clearly signed Seaton Natural Heritage System, by regarding permitted uses and speed. utilizing terminal views at the ends of Wayfinding signage and/or trail markers prominent streets and by providing for a should be provided throughout the trail range of development interfaces to network. provide opportunities for pubic visual and physical access while also limiting 6. Benches and waste baskets access where necessary. In addition should be provided at trail heads and at to these policies, the following regular intervals along the route. guidelines apply: 7. Trails located in proximity to 1. , Physical barriers, such as lot significant sensitive natural features or fencing, should be reviewed and adjacent to stormwater management considered in areas where access and facilities should incorporate interpretive encroachment are to be restricted. signage at various locations to promote Fencing should be coordinated as a April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 20 4-113 condition of draft plan approval to ensure consistent fencing design is 1. to design a visible and easy to established. access park system composed of the following equally important elements: 2. Homeowner education and park areas, storm water management stewardship should be encouraged facilities, trail head connections; and, through the distribution of a the street network. homeowner's pamphlet as a condition of draft approval. Information may include 2. to maximize access and views to education on conservancy and the park system. protection of the surrounding Natural Heritage System including the 3.4.1 General Guidelines appropriateness of introducing new planting existing native plants, existing 1. New trees and landscaping within ecosystems and the avoidance of parks should be of native plant organic waste dumping. materials, and where possible, should be salvaged from the site or the local E15.dp+sp area. Prepare and distribute homeowner' and employees information packages. E16 dp+sp Trees are salvaged from the site or local 3. For non-residential buildings, area and are re-planted either in parks open storage, loading and parking areas or the Natural Heritage System. should be carefully considered and designed to ensure that the Seaton 2. Amenity areas within parks should be Natural Heritage System edge is not located and oriented to maximize degraded. This can be achieved sunlight and be sheltered from the wind, through larger setbacks or landscaped noise, and traffic of adjacent streets and buffers with private and decorative uses. fencing. 3. Seating and • shade areas should be 3.4 PARKS designed in coordination with pathways and play area locations. Seaton's park system is made of a variety of elements ranging from a 4. Parks should be designed and district park, community and located to utilize Crime Prevention neighbourhood parks, and village through Environmental Design (CPTED) greens to semi public open space areas principles by ensuring clear view into associated with mixed use and high and out of surrounding areas, which density residential developments. include: • adequate lighting; A wide range of park types was an • fronting buildings to overlook public important component, inherent to the spaces, especially for children design of the community. The parks playgrounds which should be highly system is predicated on the following visible to public streets and/or strategy: houses to enhance safety. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 21 44 • using signs and design for ease of In consultation with City staff, a access and egress; and, developer/landowner agrees to provide • mix of activity for constant use of the at their cost at least one feature, such space. as public art, in a focal area. 5. Active park areas should be 5. Whenever possible, surface generally flat and avoid major grade parking lots should be shared between changes. outdoor playing fields and facilities. Reduced parking requirements should 6. Parks should include appropriate be encouraged to reduce the footprint signage visible from surrounding streets. and contribute to compact site development. 3.4.2 District Park 6. Large parking areas should be As shown in the Structure Plan, the designed according to the guidelines in district park will be approximately 50 Section 4.2.1 f) Large Surface Parking hectares in size, located within the Lots. Hamlet Heritage Open Space Designation north of Green River. The 3.4.3 Community Park/ Recreation district park is intended to provide for a Centre range of illuminated recreational facilities, which will serve all of the As delineated on the Neighbourhood residents of Pickering. Plans in Section 12 of the official Plan and as shown on the Structure Plan, for 1. The district park should be illustration purposes, there will be three designed to be accessible by transit community parks and two recreation from Highway 7, and internal routes centres within Seaton. Community through the park should enable transit parks within Seaton are intended to access. provide for a range of illuminated recreational facilities as well as some 2. Wayfinding signage should be non-illuminated mini-baseball and designed within a unified design soccer fields servicing the adjacent vocabulary for ease of use. residents. 3. Lighting for sports fields should 1. Community parks should shall be designed to minimize the disturbance serve all the surrounding of adjacent properties. neighbourhoods and be located in a central location for easy access. 4. Focal areas of the district park should be distinguished through 2. Where possible, community elements such as public art, water parks and recreation centres should be features, public meeting places, and/or linked to the Natural Heritage System shelters should be provided in focal and any pedestrian/ bicycle paths. areas. E17.sp 3. Community parks, recreation April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 22 r centres and libraries should shall be co- In consultation with City staff, a located and share parking in order to developer/landowner agrees to provide reduce the land required for surface at least one feature at their cost, such parking lots. Parking should also be as a water feature, in a focal area. maximized within the street right of way. 8. Lighting for sports fields should be designed to minimize the disturbance 4. The recreation centre should be to adjacent properties. located such that the building addresses the principal street edge and provides 9. Where possible, Community parks sidewalk connections to adjacent transit should be fronted by houses on single stops to ensure a pedestrian-oriented loaded roads to emphasize passive public edge. The building should be a security or "eyes on the park" and to multi-storey building in order to reduce frame the park through the creation of a land area and contribute to the compact built form edge. nature of Seaton. E20. dp+sp 5. In addition to active recreational At least two sides 50% of the portion of activities, community parks should also the community park perimeter not provide opportunities for passive bounded by the Natural Heritage recreation in the adjacent NHS. System, is bounded by a public road Sufficient landscaping shall be incorporated to offer shading at open 10. Utilities should be located discretely areas. and should be screened where necessary to preserve desirable views. 6. Community parks should express the neighbourhood's character through a) Central Open Space Campus the use of special features such as hard Section 11.14 of the Official Plan surface paving, seating, lighting, requires a central open space campus landscape details, and clearly defined to be created along Sideline 24 south of entry features. the Whitevale Road By-pass. The campus would incorporate a community E18.sp park, recreational centre, and secondary In consultation with the City, a school site along with the intervening developer/landowner agrees to provide natural heritage system which would be at least one special feature at their cost, used for passive recreational purposes. such as high quality seating and other The location of the Central Open Space furnishings. Campus is illustrated on the Structure Plan. In addition to this policy, the 7. Community parks should have a following guidelines apply: public focal area distinguished through elements such as public art, water 1. The design of the campus should features or any other landmark encourage a physical and visual component. connection between the High School Site, the recreation centre, and the community park through coordinated E19.sp campus design including trails, signage, April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 23 46 mapping and park furniture. Natural Heritage System. 3.4.4 Neighbourhood Park E22.dp Neighbourhood parks are designed with The location of neighbourhood parks is at least three sides of public frontage. delineated on the Neighbourhood Plans in Section 12 of the official Plan and 4. Whenever possible, shown in the Structure Plan for neighbourhood parks should be located illustration purposes. Neighbourhood adjacent to school sites with shared parks are intended to perform an array amenities. Where they are adjacent, of recreational functions Section 11.13 recreational play fields should be shared (c) of the Official Plan requires and constructed of innovative and neighbourhood parks to have a size of appropriate durable turf treatments to approximately 1.5 to 1.8 hectares and minimize maintenance and extend the have road frontage on a minimum of two life of the playfield. sides where possible. In addition to these policies, the following guidelines 5. On-street parking along public apply: streets should be provided adjacent to the park. 1. The neighbourhood park should provide opportunities for active and 6. Pedestrian access to the park passive recreation for surrounding should be clearly defined using residents within a 5-10min walk (400- landscaping or architectural elements. 800m distance). 7. Where residential side yards abut 2. Generally, the neighbourhood a neighbourhood park, fencing and park could include elements such as landscaping should be provided to play structures, non-illuminated mini- demarcate the public and private realm, recreational fields, tennis courts, and to ensure privacy of the residence is informal playgrounds, seating, hard maintained. surface areas, shaded areas under tree canopies or open air structures, 8. The park area should be at a community mailboxes, specimen tree, similar grade to the public street and shrub and ground cover planting. fully accessible to all residents. The location and design of the park should E21.dp+sp avoid major grade changes in active In consultation with City staff, a areas. developer/landowner agrees to provide at their cost, high quality elements such 9. The neighbourhood park should as seating and other furnishings. include appropriate signage visible from surrounding streets. 3. Although the Official Plan requires road frontage on a minimum of 10. A balance of hard and soft two sides where possible, 100% public landscape materials at street corners is frontage is encouraged. Public frontage encouraged. can be a public road, a school, or the April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 24 47 11. Character structures, such as accommodate facilities such as play gazebos, should be located in with other structures, splash pads, open informal neighbourhood uses, such as transit play areas, seating with shade stops and community mail boxes. opportunities as well as community mail boxes and information boards. E23. dp+sp In consultation with City staff, a E25. sp developer/landowner agrees to provide In consultation with City staff, a at their cost, high quality character developer/landowner agrees to provide, structures, such as gazebos at their cost, facilities such as play areas. 12. Bike racks should be accessible and conveniently located adjacent to play 3. Although the Official Plan areas and park entrances, with hard requires road frontage on three sides of surfaces under the bike rack. Village greens or other alternatives which achieve public view and access, E24.sp public frontage is encouraged on four In consultation with City staff, a sides. Public frontage could include a developer/landowner agrees to provide road, houses fronting onto the village at their cost, bike racks for green directly with the use of rear lanes, neighbourhood parks in appropriate adjacent public open space or adjacent locations. Natural Heritage System. 3.4.5 Village Green 4. Residential units on roads abutting the Village Green should front onto the Village greens are delineated on the Village Green. Neighbourhood Plans in Section 12 of the official Plan and are generally shown E26.dp+sp on the Structure Plan for illustration A Village Green has road frontage on purposes. Section 11.13 (d) of the four sides or other design alternatives Official Plan requires village greens to are used to achieve public views and have a size of approximately 0.3 to 0.6 access such as front lotting of hectares, be easily accessible for residential lane based units, side lotting residents within a 200 400 metre of residential units where the main radius (3-5 minute walk) and have road entrance is located along the Village frontage on three sides but may be less Green property line, or to be located where other design alternatives achieve immediately adjacent to the Natural public view and access. In addition to Heritage System, or a Storm Water these policies, the following guidelines Management facility apply: 5. Landscape treatment and built 1. A village green should provide form elements should be located at soft landscaped to serve non- entries to and/or at view corridors programmed recreational uses. terminating at village greens in order to create a terminus/landmark in the 2. Village greens should community. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 25 48 2. To ensure utilization and 6. Formalized paths within village presence, the square should be fronted greens should connect to pedestrian by animated uses with a consistent sidewalks and trails within the NHS, and building setback and a high level of should be consistent with pedestrian transparency. These would be high desire lines. pedestrian areas such as restaurants and cafes, preferably with some outdoor 7. Where residential side yards abut seating areas. a village green, decorative fencing and landscaping should be provided to 3. Off-street parking should not be demarcate the public and private realm, located between the building and the and to ensure privacy of the residence is urban square. Parking areas should be maintained. handled through on-street parking or in shared rear or side parking lots, which 3.4.6 Urban Square should be appropriately screened from public view with landscaping. Section 11.13 (f) of the Official Plan contemplates urban squares within 4. Distinctive, high quality paving Community Nodes and Mixed Corridors treatments should be used for the urban and sets out the sets out broad design square, and consideration should be criteria. An urban square is generally a given to extending the paving treatment paved open space often associated with onto the street to give the space further a civic or commercial function. They prominence. This additional area would vary in shape and size depending on delineate an extended space that could their purpose, but are generally smaller be occasionally utilized for large-scale and more intimate in scale than parks. events such as a farmers market or They generally serve high pedestrian festival. traffic areas and function as formal pedestrian spaces for resting, 5. Features, such as public art, relaxation, and/or visual interest. outdoor seating areas, and landscaping elements should be located to visually Within the Seaton Urban Area, urban enhance and connect the square to squares are both public as well as other open spaces. private. Where they are on private lands, they shall be maintained by the E27.sp landowner, but should be considered as In consultation with City staff, a an accessible public space. developer/landowner agrees to provide at their cost, high quality public features. In addition to the policies of the Official Plan, the following guidelines apply: 3.4.7 Trail Head 1. Urban squares should be 1. Trail heads are intended to designed to be open to the public and provide access to and from the Seaton accessible at all times, without physical Natural Heritage System. Section 11.13 barriers or gates. e) of the Official Plan requires trail heads to be incorporated with parks, April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 26 49 village greens and stormwater Cultural heritage landscapes are management ponds whenever possible. important resources that need to be Where a separate trail head is required, protected, as the Seaton Urban Area the Official Plan requires it to be situated develops. Section 11.61 of the Official in a visible location with adequate Plan requires cultural heritage frontage onto an adjacent local or landscapes to be incorporated into the collector road. A location entirely within neighbourhood pattern to the extent the Natural Heritage System is practical through a range of approaches. encouraged where feasible. The policies of Section 11.61 of the Official Plan. and Section 11.65 require 2. Trail heads should be provided at to the extent practical, where not strategic locations as delineated in the precluded by grading or other servicing Neighbourhood Plans in Section 12 of constraints, that site alteration including the Official Plan and as shown on road widenings, road re-alignments and Structure Plan for illustration purposes. slope or bank stabilization not adversely They should include benches, waste affect cultural heritage landscape and recycling receptacles, lighting, features. bicycle racks, and natural or built shade structures. 1. As per Section 11.61 of the Official Plan, significant views are to be E28.dp+sp protected through the location and In consultation with City staff, a configuration of open space developer/landowner agrees to make opportunities. contributions to and/or build trail heads and entrance features. E29. dp+sp Significant views are protected and 3. Trail heads should be constructed of enhanced, and are made available to high quality material, within an the public. integrated and unified design vocabulary. E30.dp+sp Cultural heritage landscapes are 3.4.8 Cemetery protected to the extent practical in accordance with Section 11.61 of the 1. Integrate the cemeteries into the Official Plan. overall open space network through trails and paths where possible. 2. The orientation of buildings and yards can also assist in protecting 2. Any rear yard fencing that abuts significant views and such orientation is cemeteries should be coordinated and encouraged. aesthetically pleasing. 3. Section 11.67 of the Official Plan requires City Council to implement a themed recognition/signage program to recognize cultural heritage buildings and 3.4.9 Cultural Heritage Landscapes to celebrate former noted inhabitants of the area. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 27 - p designed as a key focal/visual feature. E31.dp+sp A developer/landowner agrees to make 2. Native species and flood tolerant contributions to a themed signage water's edge plants, including a mixture program, of herbaceous and woody vegetation, may be planted to stabilize banks of 3.4.10 Storm Water ponds. The perimeter of the permanent Management Facilities pool should be planted with emergent, strand and submergent species to Stormwater management ponds are improve the aesthetics and enhance the typically located adjacent to the performance of the facility. neighbourhood's open space system and will strive to achieve optimal outflow 3. Ponds should be designed to water quality to the creeks, in blend with the natural landscape, where accordance with best management feasible. Inlet and outlet structures practices. These stormwater should be concealed using a management facilities shall be combination of planting, grading and developed in a manner that will yield the natural stone. greatest environmental and amenity benefit to the neighbourhood, which can E33.dp+sp be achieved through first reducing The stormwater management site is stormwater run-off and flow to the designed to blend with the natural ponds, and secondly, through the landscape. design and landscaping of the pond. 4. Where there is a need to Stormwater management facilities will discourage public access to areas be provided in accordance with the around the perimeter of the ponds, living NFSSR as required by Section 11.73 of fences and barrier plantings may be the Official Plan. utilized in place of fencing. Barrier plantings should be installed along the This section provides guidelines on crest of steep slopes, adjacent to deep- pond design and landscaping, and water areas and around inlet and outlet should be read in conjunction with structures. Section 5.2 Water Efficiency and Management for storm water retention E34.dp+sp and run-off guidelines. The stormwater management site is designed with living fences and barrier 1. The stormwater management site plantings. may be key focal/visual features within the community contributing to the 5. Fencing of ponds should be appearance and ambience, while discouraged, except along rear or achieving functional objectives related to flankage residential property lines - flow moderation and water quality. rather, be designed with trails, view points and interpretive signage so that E32dp+sp they are an integral part of the The stormwater management site is pedestrian and trail system April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 28 as well as coordinated fencing to frame 6. Public walking/cycling trails the entry into the neighbourhood. should be incorporated into the design of ponds blocks where feasible. 4. Community gateways should coordinate site planning, streetscaping, 3.4.11 Community Core Gateways built form and landscaping to create a unified environment. This can be The Structure Plan identifies two achieved through: potential gateways to the core of • celebrating gateways with public community. The eastern gateway is gathering spaces; located along Whitevale By-Pass at • locating primary building entrances Sideline 22 (Rossland Road), and the at gateways; western gateway is located at the • providing visually prominent Whitevale Road and Sideline 26. massing, such as distinct corner or Clearly defining community core roof treatments; gateway areas helps to enhance • special attention to architectural and orientation, signal key points of entry material quality; into the core of the community as a • locating public art at gateways; special character area, and provide key • consistency of materials, colours and opportunities where the coordinating of textures in built form and landscape the design of landscapes, signage, (for example in building fagades and public art and buildings can create a paving materials); sense of entry and orientation. The providing special streetscape expression of a community gateway can elements or furnishing such as signs, take on many forms and will hinge on arches, columns, or fountains; the individual circumstances of the site. consideration for visibility at night and winter months through lighting The Structure Plan identifies community and vertical expressions; and, core gateways to be developed ensuring that parking, loading, according to the following design servicing, utilities, mechanical objectives: equipment are located out of public view. 1. Community core gateways signify arrival into a special place. 5. Intersections at community gateway sites should have distinctive 2. Community gateways are high surface treatment for pedestrian quality spaces. The built form and crossings, including wider sidewalks and public realm context of the gateway connections to bus shelters. should be held to higher design standards. 3.4.12 Public Art 3. Streetscaping features at corners 1. Public art should be considered should include landmark buildings or at community core gateway locations to enhanced landscaping such as signage, the Seaton Urban Area, and can include art, lighting, historic markers, special memorials, sculpture, water features, paving, open space/square, or seating, murals or individual installations at April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 29 52 visually prominent sites. 2. Public art sites are highly visible and serve as accents to the community, as orienting devices, or as focal points in public open spaces. 3. The scale of the installation should generally correspond to the visual prominence of the site, but should be determined on a case-by-case basis. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 30 J3 4 BUILT FORM GUIDELINES between housing and jobs and provides a mix of uses. Good urban design practices and sustainability guidelines will promote E35.dp excellence in streetscape design. While Live-work units are proposed as a unit the specifics of each draft plan of type in the draft plan of subdivision. subdivision or development proposal may vary, the overall objectives will 3. Universally accessible housing remain the same throughout Seaton. options should be provided to enable The objectives will include: the widest spectrum of people, • creating distinctive and appealing regardless of age or ability, to live within streetscapes through attention to the community. Lifecycle housing building design and detailing; options should be provided within the • ensuring appropriate massing, community to support a variety of age materials and building siting; groups, including houses designed • design compatibility; specifically for seniors. Zoning • identifying specific design standards should be established which requirements for specific priority lots facilitate the creation of these housing having highly visible elevations; and, options. • encourage pedestrian friendly streetscape. E36.dp+sp Housing specifically designed for The following built form guidelines will seniors (ie. bungalows housing types) help achieve the objectives listed above. are offered. 4.1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 4.1.2. Housing Types 4.1.1 Housing Mix and Diversity The following are guidelines for single- detached and semi-detached houses, Section 11.47 of the Official Plan sets townhouses and apartments. Where out a housing mix target and Section other innovative development standards 11.48 requires 25 % of new residential are proposed, they should be assessed units to be in housing forms considered to ensure that the intent and spirit of the affordable to low and moderate income guidelines are being met with respect to households. In addition to those their primary objectives. polices, the following guidelines apply: a) Single Detached & Semi-Detached 1. A variety of architectural styles, Houses elements, and material detailing should 1. Houses should be designed to be considered to create distinctive and frame the street edge with a consistent complementary character, as well as setback, and have front doors, windows, provide visual interest. and entry features facing the road. 2. Live-work units are suitable forms 2. The front yard setback to the of development to facilitate home-based main building face should be within a employment, which ensures proximity range of 3.0 to 4.5 metres from the edge April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 31 J 4. of the right-of-way, and on arterial roads be permitted and appropriately sized shall be encouraged to be moved to the outdoor rear amenity areas should be minimum. provided in order to accommodate bicycle storage, barbeque location, 3. Interior side yard setbacks should children's playsets, etc). be: a) a minimum of 0.6 metres on one side 9. Encroachments into the front and and 1.20 metres on the other side to the exterior side setbacks such as porches, main building. bay windows, canopies and other features should be between 1.5 to 2.0 b) 2.75 metres on one side to the main metres to add visual interest along the building where the attached or detached streetscape. However, stairs are garage is located in the rear yard and is permitted to encroach to within 0.3 accessed by a driveway crossing the metre of the front or exterior lot line. front lot line 4. Exterior side yards should be 2.4 10. The front elevation of the house metres. should be designed so that its front entrance design and architectural 5. For setbacks to garage buildings elements reduce the visual dominance refer to Section 4.1.8. of the garage and the front drive. 6. Rear yard setbacks 11. Driveways should be designed to reduce the amount of asphalt on front a) Rear yard setback to main yards and enhance the visibility of the building should be a minimum of 6.0 street. metres, but on long blocks larger setbacks and rear wall articulation may b) Townhouses and Back to Back be required. Townhouses 1. The front yard setback to the b) Lots immediately adjacent to the main building face should be within a Natural Heritage System or public open range of 3.0 to 4.5 metres from the edge space should have a rear yard setback of the right-of-way, and on arterial roads to the main building of a minimum of 5.0 shall be encouraged to be moved to the metres. minimum. 7. For houses with an attached garage 2. Exterior side yard setbacks in the rear, a minimum amenity area should be 2.4 metres. requirement may be considered rather than a rear yard setback. Such amenity 3. Interior side yard separation area may include outdoor space as a distances, building wall to building wall, second floor deck. should generally be 1.2m to 1.8m. 8. For houses facing onto an arterial 4. Rear yard setbacks road, the front yard should be minimized, front yard fencing should not April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 32 a) Street townhouse rear yard 9. Encroachments into the front and setbacks to main buildings should be a exterior side setbacks such as porches, minimum of 6.0 metres, but on long bay windows, stairs, canopies and other blocks larger setbacks and rear wall features should be between 1.5 to 2.0 articulation may be required. metres to add visual interest along the streetscape. b) Lots immediately adjacent to the Natural Heritage System or public open 10. Outdoor amenity areas can be space should have a rear yard setback provided in a variety of forms including to the main building of a minimum of 5.0 front verandas, rear yards, rear deck metres. above the garage, roof-top deck, balconies or a design with similar intent. 5. Where a lane is provided, the setback to the rear garage from the 11. For townhouses with an attached laneway should be a minimum of 0.60 garage in the rear, a minimum amenity metres from the lane right-of-way. For area requirement may be considered further garage setbacks guidelines refer rather than a rear yard setback. Such to Section 4.1.8. amenity area may include outdoor space as a second floor deck. 6. To ensure an attractive streetscape is delivered, architectural controls shall be developed to address 12. For houses facing onto an arterial detailed building design aspects such road, the front yard should be as: massing, grading differentials, minimized, front yard fencing should not elevation articulation, garage be permitted and appropriately sized articulation, materials colour and quality, outdoor rear amenity areas should be roof design as well as the proposed provided in order to accommodate siting strategy bicycle storage, barbeque location, children's playsets, etc). 7. Garages should be accessed from a rear lane for all street townhouse c) Apartments dwelling units less than 6.0 metres. See 1. Apartment buildings should be Section 4.1.8 for additional guidelines oriented to front onto and address the on garages. public road, with front yard setbacks between 0 metres to 4.5 metres. E37.dp+sp All townhouses 6.0 metres and greater 2. Primary building entrances are lane-based. should be located and oriented to public roads, and designed to be visible and 8. Where garages are located in the accessible to the public. front of the unit, garages should be paired to allow for more substantial front 3. Permanent parking, loading and yard green space. Garages shall not service areas should be located in side protrude beyond the main front wall of or rear yards, and set back from the the dwelling unit. front facade of the building. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 33 J6 4. A visitor drop off area should be to be sold or rented out separately from located at the side or rear of the building the residential units as a strategy to with lane access or private drive. reduce the land required for parking, encourage transit usage and reduce 5. Rooftop mechanical equipment automobile dependency. shall be screened from view through architectural design that reflects the E39.sp building's fagade treatment. Add-on Parking spaces are sold or rented screening elements such as lattice are separately from the unit. prohibited. 12. Whenever possible, parking for 6. Taller buildings should have a new development should be provided clearly articulated base, middle, and top, below-grade or to the rear. through the use of horizontal or vertical extrusions or projections, or changes in 13 Landscaping should be provided to material. differentiate sites areas including parking, building forecourts, courtyards, 7. Interior courtyards should be gardens, and sidewalks to give each site designed to maximize sun exposure a distinctive, and clearly defined through the massing and location of tall character. building elements. 14. Garbage areas should be screened 8. Outdoor amenity areas can be from view by landscaping or an provided in a variety of forms including enclosure. front verandas (buildings where the podium is designed to incorporate 15. Service and refuse areas should townhouse units), roof-top deck, be paved with an impervious surface balconies or a design with similar intent. material such as asphalt or concrete. 9. Three-chute waste disposal 4.1.3 Residential Density drops should be considered in buildings to encourage the minimization of waste Density plays a key role in determining and the promotion of recycling. housing form. The strategic allocation of Recycling disposal should be designed density can contribute to compact form, to be just as, if not more, convenient increase transportation efficiency and that garbage disposal. walkability within the community. E38.sp 1. Minimum and maximum densities Three-chute disposal drops are provided are set out in Table 6 and Sections 11.2 for each building. and 11.5 of the Official Plan. In order to promote compact development and 10. Bicycle storage should be provided conserve land, the top end of the for apartment buildings. See Section permitted residential densities should be 5.5 for Cycling Facilities. encouraged within each Density Area category. 11. Parking spaces may be permitted April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 34 ,7 E40.dp 1. Where it is necessary for new The plan, or the plans where there is development to provide a transition in more than one concurrent plan in a terms of height, scale and intensity Neighbourhood, is designed to achieve towards other adjacent uses, housing a minimum-density of at least 35 units types, such as townhouses, are per net hectare in Low Density Areas. appropriate forms to transition from taller buildings along the corridor, E41.dp towards semi-detached and singles The plan, or the plans where there is within the interior of the block. more than one concurrent plan in a Neighbourhood, is designed to achieve 2. The ultimate development of a minimum-density of at least 60 units Gateway Sites within the Mixed Corridor per net hectare in Medium Density designations, as contemplated by Areas. Section 11.6 (d) of the Official Plan, is encouraged to maximize buildings E42.dp+sp heights within the permitted range. The plan, or the plans where there is more than one concurrent plan in a 3. As provided for in Section 11.7 Neighbourhood, is designed to achieve (d) of the Official Plan, buildings taller a minimum density at least 200 units per than 4 storeys should provide a 1.5 to net hectare in High Density Areas. 3.0 metre stepback at the appropriate height (generally at the 4th to 6th storey) E43.dp+sp for all building facades that front onto a The plan, or the plans where there is public or private road. more than one concurrent plan in a Neighbourhood, is designed to achieve 4. Increased building heights, which a minimum-density of at least 100 units are appropriate in scale and mass to per net hectare in Mixed Corridors. surrounding buildings, are encouraged. 4.1.4 Height & Transition Buildings along Mixed Corridors/arterial roads provide two functional floors with Building height plays an important role a minimum 3 storey massing, except at in shaping the character and the quality corners where buildings have a of the street. Section 11.7 (d) of the minimum of 3 functional floors and a Official Plan establishes a minimum minimum 4 storey massing to enhance height for stand-alone commercial the prominence of the site, with the buildings and for taller buildings exception that stand-alone commercial establishes a height range, a step-back uses shall be permitted in accordance requirement above the 4th storey and with Sections 11.5 and 11.8 of the design considerations to create a Official Plan and shall have a minimum transition in heights where necessary. In height generally of 5 metres. addition, to these policies, new residential development within Seaton should follow these guidelines: 5. As required by Section 11.7 (d) of the Official Pan, mid and high-rise buildings taller than four storeys April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 35 J immediately abutting an existing or architectural design of the building or planned Low or Medium Density due to grading issues. Where five risers residential designation should be are exceeded, the front entry design designed and located to create a should include elements to minimize the transition of heights and to minimize prominence of exposed basement walls compatibility issues and, in particular to and stairs, including appropriately minimize shadows cast on adjacent detailed elevation treatment, railing, open spaces, buildings, and .streets. A integration of steps into the design of shadow study should be completed to the porch and designing of the steps in examine shadow impacts, which could concert with the landscape. include a visual angular plane analysis, or other similar design analyses to 3. Porches should be designed to achieve the same intent: "be functional and useable. On detached units, they should be deep enough to 6. Appropriate rear yard treatments, allow a seating area, with a minimum such as increased setbacks with depth of 1.5 metres, although a landscaping and/or tree plantings, minimum depth of 2.0 metres is highly should be provided for apartment blocks encouraged. Porches are permitted to adjacent to existing or planned grade- encroach into the front yard setback. related dwellings. Consideration may be given to a smaller porch of 1.2 metres in depth in limited 7. Where appropriate, rear lanes situations in a plan of subdivision as may be used as a buffer to transition further set out in the architectural control between lower residential housing forms guidelines. and taller built forms. E44. sp 4.1.5 Street Interface 50% of porches are 2.0 metres in depth. The transition between the public realm 4. Front porches should not be of the street and the private realm of the enclosed. building affects the walkability of the community. 5. House entry features should be articulated through detailing and/or a The following guidelines provide variation of materials. guidance on the treatment of these interfaces. 6. Single entry doors are encouraged to incorporate sidelights 1. Front entry elements should be and/or transoms. Where these are not articulated through the use of framing possible due to floor plan arrangement, materials, colour and built form including a vision panel (glazing) should be porches, arches or articulated front provided in the entry door. steps. 7. Appropriate front yard 2. A front entry with more than five landscaping should be provided to risers leading to the porch should be enhance the overall streetscape quality avoided, unless integral to the and promote the walkability of the April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 36 ~9 neighbourhood. 4. Air conditioning units, vents for dryers, exhaust fans, etc., should not be 8. Fencing around front and/or located on any elevation facing the exterior side yards adjacent to the street and where this is not possible, dwelling should not block the view of the appropriate shielding shall be provided. sidewalk from the house; their height should be limited to 1.2 metres, and 5. Every effort should be made to they should offer a level of transparency screen utility meters on townhouse units as primarily open structures, not solid from public view through the use of walls. recessed walls, insetting within walls, landscaping, or other screening 4.1.6 Roofs solutions that may be provided by the builder. 1.A variety of roof configurations in an area should be provided including 4.1.8 Garages & Driveways accent gables, dormers, porches and variation of roof ridges both parallel and The design of garages can have a major perpendicular to the street. Accent impact on the visual character of the materials in gables such as decorative individual dwelling and the collective materials are encouraged. streetscape. The design and material of attached garages should complement, 2. The roof material and colour for instead of dominate, the main dwelling detached garages should be to create a cohesive streetscape. coordinated with the main building. Guidelines for the different garage types 4.1.7 Utilities and Mechanical in ground-related housing are as Equipment follows: 1. On interior lots, utility meters are a) Front Garages encouraged to be limited to the side In order to minimize the presence of the elevation of dwellings and coordinated garage, the following guidelines shall be between units to generate consistency. applied for attached and detached garage buildings accessed from the 2. Landscaping as a means of front: screening meters is encouraged. 1. Garages must be a natural 3. Where meters are located on extension of the design, massing, and side elevations of lots flanking streets, materials of the main dwelling. parks, or other highly visible public locations the utility meters should be 2. Garages should be set behind or placed at an inconspicuous location, flush with the main building face. recessed and treated with an Garage doors facing a public road, architectural surround or screened by should be setback a distance of 6.0 landscaping, where permitted by utility metres from the road right-of-way. company standards. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 37 3. Attached garage setback from generally be no larger than: the rear lot line when accessed from the . A single car garage door for lots with front and located at the back of the lot 9 metres and less frontage; should be a minimum of 6.0 metres. . A one and a half car garage door for lots greater than 9 metres frontage 4. Detached garages are permitted and up to 11 metres frontage; and in the rear yard and interior side yard . A two car garage door for lots in only. excess of 11 metres frontage but the garage door may be provided as one 5. Detached garages setback from door or two separate doors provided rear and exterior corner lot line should in total they equal a two car garage be 1.2 minimum if garage has doors door. and/or windows other than the main vehicular entrance. 11. Tandem garage designs are encouraged to help minimize the impact 6. Detached garages setback from of garage width on the elevation and in rear and exterior corner lot line should turn on the streetscape. be 0.3 minimum if garage has no doors and/or windows other than the main 12. Glazed door panels are vehicular entrance. encouraged on all garage doors. 7. Setback of 0.0 metres if walls are 13. Where three car garages are common with garages on abutting lot permitted, the garage face should be (up to 2 garages are allowed to share articulated by setting back the end common wall in a front drive condition). garage an additional 1.2 metres minimum. 8. Detached garages setback from main buildings should be a minimum of b) Lane-Accessed Garages 6.0 metres. Garages that are accessed from a laneway can either be detached or 9. A variety of garage door attached to the main dwelling at the configurations and styles should be rear. Attached garages can either be provided. The door should have a set into the house with access at the maximum width of 2.4 metres for single rear, or they can be attached the main doors, and 4.3 metres for one-and-a-half dwelling through a breezeway which garage doors. Double car garages forms a side courtyard for amenity should be comprised of two single space. garage doors separated by a masonry column. For full double door garages, 1. The minimum setback for styles with the appearance of 2 single detached garages accessed by a lane bay doors and a center pier should be should be 0.60 metres from the lane encouraged. right-of-way. 10. The maximum width of the 2. Side yard setbacks should garage door that faces the street generally be the same as the main (excluding the width of piers), should dwelling, but may be 0 m where the April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 38 b~ garages on abutting lots are attached. 4.1.9 Priority Lots 3. The garage door facing onto a Priority Lots are lots that have high laneway is not required to have a public exposure, such as corner lots or maximum door width. lots located adjacent to public open space. 4. Where possible, garages should be paired to allow for increased rear a) Buildings facing and flanking yard, or an outdoor parking pad to arterial or collector roads accommodate resident parking. 1. Units facing or flanking onto arterial or collector roads should be 5. The maximum number of given special consideration in attached garages on adjacent lots architectural design, massing, should be 4. orientation, siting and materials and should be of high architectural quality. 6. Secondary suites located above detached garages are encouraged for 2. For units flanking an arterial or lot sizes greater than 6.0 metres, and collector road, the main front door should be located on end units. should be visible from, and oriented to, the exterior side elevation of the house c) Driveways with access to the sidewalk. The entries 1. Driveway widths should generally should be articulated through the use of be no larger than the interior width of the entry features such as projecting garage. porches facing the street. 2. Where 3-car garages are 3. Garages and driveways should designed, the driveway should be be located on the local road, off arterial tapered at the curb to make it as narrow or collector roads. as possible while still remaining functional. 4. Side elevations flanking arterial or collector roads should be consistent with 3. Driveways are encouraged to be the front elevation in terms of materials, paved with light-coloured or permeable fenestration style and detailing. material to reduce stormwater run off and reduce heat island effect. 5. Facades should be highly articulated through coordinated 4. Driveways should be located as fenestration, masonry detailing, accent far as possible from parks, open space gables, dormers, and/or other special features, public walkways, schools and treatment. intersections. b) Buildings Adjacent to Parks and 5. Below grade garages that are Open Spaces located below the elevation of the 1. Front, side and rear elevations centreline of the road are discouraged. exposed to public spaces such as .neighbourhood parks and village greens, should be highly articulated. A April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 39 62 combination of fenestration, bay sidewalk, windows, material changes and dormers may be used in addition to other design d) T Intersections/Key View Terminus elements to achieve the objective. T intersections occur when one road terminates at right angles to another. 2. Side and rear elevations should Consideration should be given to homes adopt a similar design and use materials at the top of the T intersection and the that are consistent with those used on last two lots on either side of the road front elevations. Architectural detailing that terminates at the intersection. such as corbelling should continue from front to side elevations, where visible to 1. Architecture on lots at the end of the public. T intersections should have facade designs that utilize elements such as 3. For units flanking onto parks and coordinated fenestration, masonry open spaces, a highly articulated side detailing, and entry elements. facade is encouraged. Side main entrances are an alternate means to 2. Pairing of side yards is achieve this. encouraged to form a landscaped area at the terminus of the T Intersection. 4. The location of porches, windows and entry doors for units surrounding 3. Buildings sited at the end of the parks and village greens should view corridor should be designed with maximize opportunities for overview and architectural elements that address safety. these views. 5. Projecting porches should e) Gateway Corner Units emphasize the entrance as well as to Gateway corner units are typically reduce the presence of the garage. houses located at the entry to the community from adjacent areas. These 6 Driveways of adjacent homes units should be designed with the should be located as far away as following principles in mind: possible from the public space. 1. Gateway dwellings should be c) Corner Units given special consideration in 1. Side and rear elevations visible architectural design, massing, from the street should have windows, orientation, siting and materials, and materials, and other architectural shall be of high architectural quality. treatments equal in quality to the front elevation of the house. 2. Entry elements and porches are encouraged to produce interest in the 2. Corner windows and wrap- facade as well as to help define the around porches should be included to entrance to the neighbourhood. emphasize a corner location. Where possible, the entry door should be 3. Pairing of similar model units on located on the exterior side elevation of lots directly opposite each other to the house with direct access to the establish and enhance a gateway April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 40 63 condition is encouraged. development within these areas. In addition to those design criteria, 4. Landscape and landscape development should follow the design features are encouraged to be provided guidelines of this section. to accentuate the gateway corner unit. Section 4.2.1 provides general guidelines that are applicable to all 4.2 COMMERCIAL & MIXED USE commercial and mixed-use development DEVELOPMENT within Seaton, additional guidelines are provided in Sections 4.2.2 through 4.2.7 In Seaton, commercial and mixed use that are specific to various building development is permitted within the typologies. Section 4.2.8 Intensification Community and Local Node Strategies provides guidance on designations, the Mixed Corridor development as the community matures designation and the Medium Density over time. designation; the latter in the form of Minor Commercial Clusters. 4.2.1 General Guidelines Mixed use development is generally a) Building Placement & Orientation comprised of a mix of higher density Building placement refers to the location residential uses in association with of the building in relation to the street. commercial and institutional uses. The orientation and placement of buildings along the street can help to Community and Local Nodes are mixed- reinforce the public realm by enhancing use nodes containing commercial and the pedestrian environment through residential uses encouraged to intensify creating a sense of enclosure. Key over time, and are intended to cater to guidelines for the orientation and the daily and weekly shopping needs of placement of buildings are as follows: the residents in the adjacent neighbourhoods. Community and Local 1. Mixed-use buildings and smaller Nodes are delineated in the scale retail/commercial stores, such as Neighbourhood Plans and shown in the those in Minor Commercial Clusters or Structure Plan for illustrating purposes. Pedestrian Predominant Streets, should frame the street with a consistent Mixed Corridors permit a range of building setback, within residential, commercial and mixed use development. 2. At key corner sites, sidewalk cafes, kiosks, and street vendors are Minor Commercial Clusters are small- encouraged, and larger setbacks may scale commercial uses in nodal be permitted. The area within the front locations located within Medium Density yard setback should be hardscaped with Areas delineated in the Neighbourhood paving for visual extension into the Plans and shown in the Structure Plan sidewalk. for illustrating purposes. 3. The siting and massing of Sections 11.3 through 11.9 of the buildings should provide a consistent Official Plan sets out design criteria for relationship, continuity and enclosure to April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 41 64 adjacent public roads. similar intent. 4. Buildings located adjacent to, or b) Building Articulation, Massing & at the edge of, parks or urban squares Architecture should provide opportunities for 1. Retail frontages greater than 10.0 overlook into the public space with metres should articulate narrow windows and doors. The massing, storefronts and be designed with siting and scale of these buildings windows and/or doors to minimize blank should create a degree of enclosure or facades, except for large buildings on definition appropriate to the type of open large sites with multiple buildings where space they enclose. the larger buildings are situated to the interior of the block provided smaller 5. Primary entrances to buildings buildings abut the street. should be clearly visible and located on a public road or onto public open spaces 2. Large walls visible from the street in order to support public transit and for should be articulated through various reasons of public safety and treatments such as offsets in massing, convenience. Secondary doors, such facade and fenestration treatments. as those that face the parking area, emergency exits or service doors should 3. For stand-alone commercial be designed to blend in with the building uses, the building footprint should be facade. minimized by providing a multi-storey building in order to deliver compact form 6. Access from sidewalks and public and conserve land open space areas to primary building entrances should be convenient and E45.sp direct, with minimum changes in grade. The building has 2 functional storeys or greater. 7. Steps and ramps should be architecturally incorporated into the E46.sp building entrance. The building has 3 or more functional storeys or greater. 8. No parking, driveways or lanes should be located between the buildings 4. A high level of architectural and the street, except for large buildings quality should be required for the facade on large sites with multiple buildings of buildings located at corner sites along where the larger buildings may be arterial roads and collector roads. situated to the interior of the block provided smaller buildings abut the 5. Sites with multiple buildings street. should be designed to reflect a similar / consistent architectural theme, such as 9. Outdoor amenity areas in mixed colour, materials, signage, base and top use buildings can be provided in a of buildings. However, individual variety of forms including front buildings should be designed to offer verandas, rear deck above the garage, visual interest and variety in design roof-top deck, balconies or a design with through architectural features. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 42 65 c) Storefronts 6. High quality building design and 1. Retail and service commercial architectural elements should be uses should be provided on the ground consistent on all building elevations, floors of buildings to bring animation to particularly on facades in public view or the street and encourage pedestrian backing onto residential properties. activity. Such uses should have a minimum 4.5 metre floor-to-ceiling 7. Where appropriate to the height. architectural style of the building, double height entries at key gateway sites and 2. Entrances to stores and the visually prominent sites should be ground-floor of live-work units should be encouraged to reflect the importance of designed to be universally accessible the site. and be highly visible and clearly articulated. Entrances should be 8. A variety of visual solutions located at or near grade, and should be through fagade articulation are universally accessible. encouraged in the design of all buildings. 3. Awning or canopies are encouraged to be provided above windows and 9. To encourage continuity in the doors. streetscape and to ensure horizontal 'breaks' in the facade, buildings should E47.sp be designed to reinforce the following Awning/canopies are provided for at key elements through the use of least 50% of storefronts. setbacks, extrusions, textures, and materials: E48.sp Awning/canopies are provided for 75% Top of storefronts. The roof condition, expressed as an upper storey or roof feature, should be 4. The front elevation of Buildings distinguished from the rest of the should have substantial fenestration. building and designed to contribute to Windows on the front elevation should the visual quality of the streetscape. have a high level of transparency especially on the ground floor to Middle encourage pedestrian interaction with The middle or body of the building retail and commercial activities. Clear should contribute to the physical and vision glass must be utilized for all visual quality of the overall streetscape. ground floor nonresidential uses. Base E49.sp A base should be clearly defined that Front elevation ground floors should be positively contributes to the quality of designed with windows and doors to be the pedestrian environment in the level at least 60% transparent between 1.0 of animation, transparency, articulation, and 2.4 metres above ground. All other and material quality. floors along the front elevation above the first level should be designed with a April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 43 bb minimum transparency level of 30%. 6. As new developments on 5. On corner sites, storefronts prominent visual sites can shape the should address both street frontages image and character of an area, the through entries and/or glazing. highest possible standards in design and material quality should be d) Visually Prominent Sites encouraged. Sites located at key corners and at the terminus of view corridors have greater e) Vehicular Access & Parking visual prominence. While corner sites A key objective is to promote walkability have frontages on two streets and frame within the Seaton Urban Area. intersections, view terminus sites can be However, it is crucial to recognize that highly visible from great distances. the community will also be accessed Those sites can help to enhance visual and serviced by vehicles. To this end, connectivity and orientation within the how parking is accessed and where community. parking is located in relation to a building or a site will be important 1. Buildings sited at the end of a design considerations. view corridor should be designed with significant architectural elements to Key guidelines for parking and access address these views. include: 2. Architectural and siting 1. No parking, drive aisles, drive-thu treatments for different lot configurations stacking lanes, or loading shall be are recommended, in order to promote a located between the street and the defined and an attractive streetscape building, except where large format with constructed focal points. retail is provided on the interior of the site and smaller buildings are located at 3. To enhance the distinction of new the street. All parking should be buildings at Prominent Visual Sites, accommodated either on-street or in special massing and distinctive designs parking areas located at the rear or side should be encouraged to accentuate the of the building to ensure a strong visual prominence of the site. building facade and pedestrian-oriented Architectural treatments can include tall realm is maintained at the street edge. slender elements such as spires and turrets. 2. Opportunities for shared parking among all non-residential buildings on a 4. New development on terminus site to reduce land devoted to parking sites should align design features to the should be explored. view axis, which, in addition to tall architectural elements, can include E50.sp aligned entries or portico openings. Shared parking is provided between adjacent commercial / mixed-use 5. Corner entrances should be properties, where it reduces parking encouraged wherever possible, to give requirements by 20%. address to both street frontages. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 44 67 4. Driveways should be shared where possible, between adjacent 4. Landscaping should be used to properties in order to reduce the extent identify access points and other site of interruption along the sidewalk and features such as public spaces and the streetscape. transit stops. 5. Rear lanes should be used for 5. Landscaping should be used to live-work units in order to minimize the screen loading and servicing areas number of driveways along the street for where visible from public view, small multiple mixed use sites. 6. Pedestrian walkways and 6. Wherever possible, drop-off landscaping should be incorporated into access should be from rear lanes or large surface parking areas along secondary roads. primary vehicular routes within the parking lot to enable safe, clear and 7. As per Section 11.7 vi) of the direct movement to principal building Official Plan, drive-thrus and stacking entrances and to the sidewalk. lanes are to be oriented to the interior of a site and not located between the 7. Large parking areas should be building and the public sidewalk. broken up into smaller courts by providing walkways, at minimum every 8 f) Surface Parking Lots rows of parking. Walkways should be 1. Surface parking lots should be located between 2 parking rows or screened from view from roads, open flanking a lane. spaces, and adjacent residential areas with low fencing, architectural features, 8. Walkways should be designed landscaping and/or other mitigating with a minimum of 1.8 metre sidewalk. design measures, such as lowered parking surfaces with landscaped 9. Where walkways cross drive buffers. aisles, they should be differentiated from the driving surface through the use of 2. Where parking lots abut a road surface materials and colour. right of way, a landscaped area of at least 2.5 metres wide should be 10. Light standards in parking lots provided and include trees planted at should relate to the pedestrian and be intervals of 6.0 to 12.0 metres limited to a height of 6.0 metres which depending on the canopy size of the meets minimum safety standards. trees. 11. Permeable paving material 3. Landscaping should be used to should be used to reduce run-off volume break up the parking areas and reduce and minimize on-site infiltration the heat-island effect. Landscaping pollutants. islands should have a minimum width of 2.5 metres. E51. sp Permeable paving material is used for at least 75% of the parking lot. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 45 68 provide safe pedestrian access within 12. Landscaped islands should be the site and to adjacent uses. designed with bioswales and/or trees. The islands should be designed to 3. Entry locations to pedestrian provide for tree growth and retention. connections should be easy to find, clearly visible, safe and have direct E52.sp connections to the public sidewalk. Provide shade from canopy tree planting that will cover at least 25% of the area h) Material Selection & Quality at full growth. 1. Building materials should be chosen for their functional and aesthetic 13. Underground parking or a parking quality and durability. structure should be considered where possible and feasible in efforts to 2. Darkly tinted or mirrored glass conserve land, promote compact should not be used for storefronts. development, and reduce heat island effect. 3. A change/transition in material, colour, or texture should be used to E53.sp break up the mass of a large or tall Underground parking and/or a parking building. structure is provided for employee and/or visitor parking. 4. Contrasting materials, patterns, textures, lighting and colour should be 14. As the community matures over incorporated to create interest, focus, time, transit improves and retail, unity, and compatibility for building employment and institutional uses entrances and accent areas or features. increase, opportunities for parking structures in place of surface parking 5. Variations in colour or multiple lots should be explored as contemplated colours should be permitted within an in Sections 11.4, 11.6 and 11.8 of the overall, planned, and attractive range of Official Plan. colours. Building colours should be diverse with contrast of colour value, g) Pedestrian Connections tone and hue. Pedestrian connections are encouraged for larger commercial/ mixed-use blocks i) Landscaping in order to enhance pedestrian 1. Drought tolerant vegetation which circulation and . connectivity. The may include seeding or an agricultural following guidelines shall apply: crop should be provided on unbuilt areas of a site that are not required to 1. At the site plan level, pedestrian meet parking requirements. This connections should be provided either includes any areas reserved for future between two buildings, through parking phases of development, and all areas lots, and/or through covered building not required for building, storage and/or arcades. servicing. 2. Pedestrian connections should 2. Native trees, shrubs and other April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 46 69 vegetation should be selected except elements. where other species are required due to a higher level of tolerance to urban 6. Back-lit illuminated rectangular sign conditions. boxes are discouraged. 3. Along the arterial/collector road 7. The maximum signage area for frontages, significant landscape features storefront signs should be in accordance and decorative fencing * should be with the City' sign by-law. required to provide a street edge at the initial stages of development where 8. Projecting/hanging signs should there is no building and/or to help soften be permitted to encroach over the views to parking areas. streetline provided that they do not project more than 1.0 metre from the j) Signage building, and they should generally have Signage plays an important role in the a minimum 2.4 metre clearance overall image of any area. Signs between the bottom of the sign and contribute to the quality of individual grade. buildings and the overall streetscape, and reflect the unique characteristic of k) Utilities And Servicing their context. Signage should be 1. Service and utility areas should subject to the following guidelines: be located away from public streets and screened from public view. 1. Signage lighting design should complement the design of the building. 2. For all restaurant uses, restaurant cooking ventilation systems 2. Signage lighting should be should incorporate ecologizer, water directed to limit light trespass to wash, ultraviolet or other equivalent surrounding properties, and should be odour extraction mechanisms sufficient downcast to prevent light pollution. to ensure that the resulting exhaust is substantially odour free and will not 3. Signage should provide a high affect surrounding residents. level of clarity, visibility, and visual interest, and should aid pedestrians and 3. For restaurant uses, refuse and drivers in navigating the area, especially recycling storage should be designed at night. and incorporated in the building and must be refrigerated to suppress 4. Signage should add diversity and odours. interest to the street and not overwhelm either the storefront or the streetscape. 4. Parapet heights of the buildings Building signage should be designed to should be high enough to screen roof- be compatible and complement the mounted equipment from finished grade architecture of the building in its scale, at roads immediately adjacent to the material, consistency and design. sites. All mechanical equipment located at roof level should be integrated into 5. Signage should not obscure the building design. Screening such as windows, cornices or other architectural enclosures that are consistent with the April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 47 colour and material of the building scaled retail units with individual should be considered. entrances are located along the street. 5. Service utility areas should be 4.2.3 Live-Work Units clustered, grouped or incorporated within streetscape furniture, where While commercial clusters are permitted possible, in order to minimize their to be in stand-alone buildings, visual impact. The City requires utility commercial uses are also encouraged providers to consider innovative to be within mixed-use buildings, such methods of containing utility services on as on the ground floor of lane-based or within streetscape features. Where live-work townhouses. The following large above ground utility infrastructure guidelines apply: is required, it should be located and designed to be compatible with the 1. The maximum building height environment and streetscape. should be 4 storeys. 4.2.2 Stand-Alone Commercial 2. Off-street parking in front of Buildings buildings is prohibited. Parking should be accommodated in on-street parking 1. Stand-alone commercial or in driveways located off a rear lane. buildings should be located to define the street edge and have continuous 3. Buildings should be oriented to pedestrian sidewalks on all sides of the the street with a consistent building building where public entrances and setback, generally between zero to 2.0 parking areas are located. metres. 2. Parking should be 4. The ground level floor area for accommodated through on-street small scale commercial uses should be parking or in the rear or side of the within a general range of 70 to 100 building. square metres. 3. Garbage areas should be E54-dp/sp screened from public view and The identification of a block on a draft surrounding uses. plan and zoned for live-work units or the submission of a site plan, which 4. Excessive or illuminated signage identifies live-work units. is discouraged. 4.2.4 Pedestrian Predominant 5. The architectural character of the Streets building should be compatible with and complement the surrounding Each Community Node contains a neighbourhood. Pedestrian Predominant Street which are delineate in the Neighbourhood 6. Large format retail development Plans and shown in the Structure Plan should be located to the interior of the for illustrating purposes. Section 11.7 block, except where smaller, pedestrian- (b) of the Official Plan sets out design April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 48 7 criteria ' for development along interrupted by a lane, road, or urban Pedestrian Predominant Street. In square, that portion is excluded from the addition to those design criteria, block face calculation. development along Pedestrian Predominant Streets should follow the E56.sp guidelines in Section 4.2.1, in addition to A minimum of 90% of the block face is the guidelines below. These guidelines provided along Pedestrian Predominant should also be read in conjunction with Streets. the public realm guidelines in Section 3.1.3 i). 5. In order to facilitate pedestrian connectivity and promote walkability, 1. The main entrance to stores publicly accessible pedestrian should be located on the Pedestrian connections should be provided at Predominant Street. The front door frequent intervals. These connections should be located to function as the can be provided either through covered primary entrance to the retail store, and building arcades, or between buildings. be designed and oriented to encourage pedestrians use. Pedestrian entrances 6. In addition to the guidelines on occur at an average of 30 metres or Pedestrian Connections in Section 4.2.1 less. g), pedestrian connections within Pedestrian Predominant Streets should E55.sp accommodate grade-level uses that Pedestrian entrances occur at an animate the space with the location of average of 10 metres or less. doors and windows, and include such elements as seating, landscaping, trees 2. Secondary doors, such as those and/ or waste receptacles. that face the parking area, emergency exits or service doors, should be located E57.sp to the rear of the store, and not be used Pedestrian connections occur at an for customer entrance/exit. average of 30 metres or less. 3 Retail uses, which promote highly 7. Small scale urban squares animated spaces, such as a cafe or should be provided in appropriate restaurant with outdoor seating, are locations (see Guideline 3.4.6 Urban strongly encouraged. Squares). 4. A minimum block face 4.2.5 Mixed Use Buildings requirement of 75% should be set out in the approved site plan, although higher 1. Office, retail, and service block face percentages are encouraged. commercial uses should cluster at The following guidelines apply: intersections with collector roads and • The block face should be key locations along arterial roads. articulated with architectural features and/or provide windows or doors. Blank 2. Especially at Key Gateway Sites, walls are not permitted. buildings are encouraged to be • Where the block face is designed with a mix of uses. In April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 49 i2 particular, retail/commercial service consider separating the main entrance uses are encouraged to be located at to the retail/ commercial uses from the grade-level to animate the streetscape residential uses in order to minimize and encourage a mix of uses. conflicts and maintain privacy and safety of the residents. E58. sp At least 25% of the ground floor area is 4.2.6 Gas Stations designed to allow for retail/commercial uses, and residential uses above. The service station building should be located close to the street edge, E59.sp designed with transparent windows and At least 50% of the ground floor area is doors to maximize visibility, and designed to allow for retail/commercial constructed of high quality material. uses, and residential uses above. Parking spaces and gas bars should be located away from the street edge, and E60.sp screened through the use of fencing and At least 75% of the ground floor area is landscaped buffers. designed to allow for retail/commercial uses, and residential uses above. 4.2.7 Intensification Strategy E61.sp As set out in Sections 11.4 and 11.6 of At least 75% of the ground floor area is the Official Plan, Mixed Corridors, designed to allow for retail/commercial Community Nodes and Local Nodes are uses, and at least 25% of the floor area areas where intensification should occur for the 2nd level is office or as the Seaton Urban Area develops and retail/commercial, and residential uses matures, above. Section 11.8 of the Official Plan allows E62.sp for interim uses at lower densities At least 75% of the ground floor area is provided . applicants for site plan designed to allow for retail/commercial approval submit a development concept uses; at least 50% of the floor area for and intensification plan demonstrating the 2nd level is office or how the ultimate density can be retail/commercial, and 'residential uses achieved. above. This section of the document provides a E63.sp demonstration of how intensification can At least 75% of the ground floor area is occur over time, through an appropriate designed to allow for retail/commercial built form framework, as the community uses; at least 75% of the floor area for matures. the 2nd level is office or retail/commercial, and residential uses Taking into consideration the guidelines above. provided in this document, and the policies of Section 11.8 of the Official 3. Buildings with more than 50% Plan, a possible development scenario retail/commercial at grade-level should is provided which shows the evolution of April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 50 /3 a mixed use block over time. 4. Public/Institutional buildings Interim Phase To be completed with should reflect the scale and character of diagram. surrounding neighbourhoods. Intermediate Phase To be completed 5. The site should be well with diagram. landscaped and visible at the pedestrian level, in recognition of their prominent Ultimate Build-Out To be completed with locations and status as landmark diagram. buildings. 4.3 PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL 6. The front door of all BUILDINGS Public/Institutional buildings should be connected with a walkway to the Public/Institutional uses form an sidewalk on the road, and should have important aspect of community identity. direct access to transit stops. Buildings serving these uses act as important built landmarks in the 7. Vehicular parking should be community, including schools, located at the side or rear of the recreation centres, places of worship, building. Parking for cyclists should be fire stations, and police headquarters. located near building entrances and Careful attention must be paid to the where visual surveillance can be design of these structures to ensure that maximized. See Guideline 4.2.1 0 for they reflect the built quality and integrate guidelines on large surface parking lots. with the scale of the surrounding neighbourhood. 8. Drop-off areas should be provided for buses and cars in the public 4.3.1 General Guidelines right-of-way where possible, but where located on site they should be at the 1. Public/Institutional buildings side of the building, and not in front of should be sited prominently and where the building. possible, should terminate views. Buildings should be sited to specifically 9. Rooftop mechanical equipment differ from the surrounding urban fabric should be screened with materials that in order to emphasize their importance are complementary to the building or as landmarks. through parapet height where applicable. 2. Public/Institutional buildings should be located close to the road to 10. All Public/Institutional buildings reinforce the street wall and define should contribute to the creation of intersections. compact neighbourhoods through multi- storey buildings in order to maximize the 3. Public/Institutional buildings site and services, minimize floor area, should be designed as special landmark as well as contribute to an urban street buildings with high quality architectural condition through a building fagade design, materials and finishes. proportion that contributes to a sense of April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 51 r` l enclosure at the street. Multi-level guideline 3.4.4 for guidelines under buildings can accommodate accessory Neighbourhood Park. and, if applicable, complementary uses. 3. Shared parking lots for 11. Buildings 4 storeys or greater Elementary School sites with should be stepped back 1.5 to 3.0 neighbourhood parks, and Secondary metres to ensure that the building is School sites with community parks, appropriately massed at the pedestrian should be considered in order to reduce level and to minimize shadows on the number of parking requirements. adjacent buildings. The shared parking lot should be located and sited to facilitate easy and 12. The long side of buildings should safe access, and to minimize the need be aligned parallel to the principal road. for crossing required by students. Where this provision is not feasible, the end portion of the facade facing the 4. Schools sites that are located street should be fully articulated through adjacent to the Seaton Natural Heritage architectural detailing and fenestration System should maximize the opportunity clearly indicating building access points. for using the Natural Heritage System for passive open space uses such as 4.3.2 School Sites trails and trail heads. Elementary and Secondary School sites 5. Schools should be designed to are identified conceptually on the ensure safe pedestrian crossing and Structure Plan. In addition to the cycling practices. Whenever possible, General Guidelines, elementary and students should be able to easily reach secondary schools should follow the building entrances without crossing bus guidelines below: zones, parking entrances, and student drop-off areas. 1. The land area required for school sites should be minimized in order to 6. School sites should be designed promote compact development and to provide for visitor parking and bus conserve land. School Boards are pickup and drop off in bays in the encouraged to build more compact adjacent right of way.. facilities including three storey elementary schools. 4.3.3 Places of Worship 2. Where possible, Elementary To complement the General Guidelines School sites should be located adjacent provided in 4.3.1, the following to a neighbourhood park so that additional guidelines apply to the playfields can be shared to promote development of places of worship: compact development and minimize land area requirements. Appropriate 1. Sites should be located on and innovative engineered turf material arterial or collector roads along public should be explored to increase the transit routes in order to maximize durability of the playfields and minimize transit ridership. maintenance requirements. See also April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 52 2. Especially in mixed use areas, articulated through architectural the joint use of parking areas with detailing and fenestration clearly adjacent uses is encouraged in order to indicating building access points. reduce land requirements and promote compact development. 3. The building should be set back from the street within the range of 2.0 to E64.sp 5.0 metres. In general, the building The parking lot is designed to be shared should frame the street to create with the adjacent property to reduce pedestrian friendly environment for land requirements where appropriate. walking. 3. The massing and scale of the 4. Building placement should be building should be compatible with the carefully determined to maximize character of adjacent development, specific site characteristics such as especially within Low and Medium views and vistas, landmarks, place Density Areas through the use of similar making and/or gateway potential. setbacks, material selection, and the use of architectural elements. 5. Especially at higher intensity nodes, the building footprint should be 4.4 PRESTIGE EMPLOYMENT minimized to provide a multi-storey AREA building in order to deliver compact form and conserve land. At a minimum, the While population-serving jobs are building should be designed with a 2- provided within neighbourhood areas of storey massing and 1 functional storey. Seaton, the majority of employment is provided in the area just north and south E65.sp of Highway 407/ETR, designated as The building has 2 functional storeys or Prestige Employment in the Official greater. Plan. The location provides high exposure and is highly accessible. 6. High quality building materials and architectural features and elements 4.4.1 Siting and Massing should be used on the front facade and/or where the building is aligned with 1. The primary pedestrian entrance the street. should be located at the front of the building facade, and be oriented to the 7. Buildings should be sited to principal street or open space edge to screen parking and loading areas from create a strong public face. the street with landscaped buffers to Connections to the public sidewalk or enhance the pedestrian realm. walkway should be provided. Secondary entrances may be located to 8. Where large employment uses the rear or at the side of the building are adjacent to, or visible from, where necessary. residential uses and/or the hamlets of Brougham and Green River, long blank 2. The fagade(s) facing the street walls, parking, mechanical equipment, and/or highway should be fully servicing or loading areas should be April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 53 6 adequately screened with visual physical health, the provision of social barriers, including architectural support services and facilities (such as screening, landscaped buffers, berms, day care and/or nursery school space), fencing, or a combination of such recreational facilities (such as a gym), or treatments. cultural and religious facilities (such as prayer room), should be integrated 9. Dividing large employment within the building. buildings into a group of buildings clustered into a campus development E66.sp should be considered where At least one social support service is appropriate. provided on-site. 4.4.2 Parking E67.sp At least one recreational/gym facility is 1. Employee parking, servicing and provided on-site. loading should be located to the rear or side of the building, appropriately E68.sp screened from the street and the Seaton At least one cultural/religious service is Natural Heritage, through architectural provided on-site. screening, landscape buffering, berms or a combination of such treatments. 2. Section 11.33 of the Official Plan Conflicts between shipping vehicles and permits limited personal service uses, pedestrians should be minimized convenience uses, restaurants and through signage and the delineation of financial institutions to serve the the pedestrian right-of-way. Prestige Employment area designation and sets out locational criteria for these 2. The design of large surface uses. parking lots should be subject to the guidelines of Section 4.2.1 f E69.sp Ground floor retail/service uses of a 3. Visitor parking should be located minimum of 300 square metres are to the side of the building, with direct provided in accordance with the policies access to building entrances. of the Official Plan, 4. Where feasible, subject to 4.5 BUILT HERITAGE security considerations, driveways RESOURCES between two properties should be shared to provide access to parking and 4.5.1 Whitevale Character Road service areas in order to minimize the amount of surface paving and the Section 11.66 of the Official Plan disruption of the public sidewalk. recognizes Whitevale Road from the 4.4.3 Employee Services & Whitevale Hamlet to Sideline 22 as a Facilities unique cultural heritage landscape and requires it to be identified as a 1. In order to encourage social Character Road in the Neighbourhood sustainability and improve mental and Plans. The Official Plan also requires April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 54 ,f 7 the character of the roadway to be main facade of the building, to the side. maintained, to the extent practical where not precluded by grading, construction E70.sp of road intersections or other servicing Garage is located at the rear of the constraints; requires lot sizes, setbacks, property. built form and massing to form a transition to higher density development 3. In order to integrate new north and south of Whitevale Road; buildings into the existing character of restricts back-lotting onto Whitevale Whitevale Road, buildings of similar Road; requires housing flanking the height, pitched rooflines and road to be designed to appear as the architectural elements, such as porches, front facade; and requires the design of verandahs or exterior trim, should be housing to take design cues from encouraged in new development. existing farmhouses amongst other criteria. 4.5.2 Development Adjacent to Built Heritage Resources In addition to these policies, the following guidelines apply to Section 11.62 of the Official Plan development along Whitevale Road requires the identification, protection along with the other built form guidelines and incorporation of significant built for residential dwellings contained in this heritage resources into the lot pattern of document. new residential and mixed use neighbourhoods including by providing As indicated in Section 3.1.3, although appropriate lot sizes, setbacks, built all of Whitevale Road from the hamlet to form and massing adjacent to the built Sideline 22 is identified as a Character heritage resources. In addition to these Road, the character is anticipated to policies, the following guidelines apply: differ east and west of Sideline 26 / Whites Road. 1. New buildings located adjacent to built cultural heritage resources should The following guidelines apply to the generally be compatible with existing built form along the Whitevale Character historical building types colours and Road west of Sideline 26 /Whites Road. material palettes having regard for modern building designs, techniques 1. The built form in this area should and materials. consist of buildings generally on larger lots with a built form that reflects the 2. New development on lots character of existing heritage buildings. adjacent to built heritage resources should provide a transition in lot sizes, 2. Garages and access to parking setbacks and grading that complements for new development may be located at the built heritage resource. the rear of the property in order to maintain the rural streetscape character 4.5.3 Hamlet Heritage Open Space and enhance the walkability of the area. Otherwise, attached garages are The Hamlet Heritage Open Space permitted and shall be set back from the designation is set out in Section 3.13 of April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 55 ~a the Official Plan and is intended to provide a buffer between new urban development and the Hamlets of Whitevale and Green River. The following guidelines should apply: 1. Permitted compatible land uses should be incorporated to act as buffers to the hamlets. 2. New development within the Hamlet Heritage Open Space should complement the character of Whitevale Hamlet by making reference to the architectural character, such as the material palette of the surrounding area. 3. Where open space uses are proposed within the Hamlet Heritage Open Space, new adjacent development should generally front onto it to maximize public visibility and access. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 56 i9 5.0 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE & and/or interseasonal thermal energy BUILDING should be provided. While sustainability is an overarching E72.sp + dp objective throughout the Guideline, this A community energy system is section provides guidance on green connected to the development. infrastructure and building practices and helps achieve the broad sustainability 3. Green roofs are encouraged for principles of the CPDP and the specific buildings, especially for high-density policies as set out in the Amendment to residential, office buildings, as well as the City of Pickering Official Plan. public, institutional or large employment buildings. A green roof can help As part of the strategy to achieve a high minimize surface runoff, reduce urban level of sustainability in regards to the heat island effect, provide noise reduction of energy, water and waste insulation, and improve local air quality. within the Seaton Urban Area, the In high density residential buildings, they Sustainable Place-Making Guidelines should be designed as amenity areas. apply to both the private and public Alternatively, they could be designed as realm. extensive green roofs, which are Section 11.28 of the Official Plan inaccessible to the public, and requires City Council to set out in these appropriate for employment buildings. guidelines minimum standards and benchmarks to be achieved in the E73.sp Seaton Urban Area and sets out the Green roofs are provided on a minimum parameters to be addressed in these of 10% of all building roof areas within a guidelines. specific development. 5.1 ENERGY EFFICIENCY E74.sp Green roofs are provided on a minimum 1. Where feasible, alternative of 25% of all building roof areas within a energy delivery systems should be specific development. provided, such as renewables-based district energy for heating and cooling. E75.sp District energy is the technology for Green roofs are provided on a minimum providing heating (or other forms of of 50% of all building roof areas within a energy) from a central plant to multiple specific development. users, and can conserve resources and reduce air emissions. 4. Grade related residential unit driveways are encouraged to be paved E71.sp + dp with light-coloured material to reduce A district energy system is connected to the heat island effect. the development. E76. sp 2. Where feasible, alternative Light-coloured driveway paving material community energy systems such as is provided to 25% of grade related units geo-exchange, sewer heat recovery, in a specific development. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 57 U paving. E77. sp Light-coloured driveway paving material 8. Energy Star compliant appliances provided to 50% of grade related units in are encouraged to be provided where a specific development appliances are provided by the developer. 5. Reflective or light-colored roofs should be encouraged for multi-unit E86.sp residential units above 5-storey, Residential units in a specific employment, office, and public or development are supplied with primary institutional buildings, in order to reduce certified energy star appliances. solar heat absorption and energy demand. 9. Multi-unit residential buildings above 5-storeys are encouraged to E78.sp achieve an EnerGuide rating level of 82 25% of all building roof areas in a or greater. specific development use light-coloured or reflective materials (with reflectance E87. sp levels of at least 0.3) Multi- unit buildings above 5 storeys are designed to achieve an EnerGuide level E79. sp of 82. 50% of all building roof areas in a specific development use light-coloured E88.sp or reflective materials (with reflectance Multi- unit buildings above 5 storeys are levels of at least 0.3) designed to achieve an EnerGuide level of 84. E80. sp 75% of all building roof areas in a E89. sp specific development use light-coloured Multi- unit buildings above 5 storeys are or reflective materials (with reflectance designed to achieve an EnerGuide level levels of at least 0.3) of 86 6. Light-colored material for all 10. Alternative energy sources such hardscape including parking areas, as solar thermal, photo voltaic panels pedestrian walkways and urban squares and/or geothermal technologies or the should be used for development with inclusion of "roughed in" facilities to paved surfaces in order to reduce solar accommodate such alternative energy heat absorption and energy demand. sources are encouraged to be provided. E81. sp E90. sp + dp 50% of all paved areas in a specific Solar thermal, and/or photo voltaic development use low-albedo paving. facilities are "roughed in". E82. sp E91. sp + do 75% or more of all paved areas in a Solar thermal, and/or photo voltaic specific development use low-albedo facilities are provided. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 58 E92. sp + dp E98. sp Geothermal facilities are provided. The development is enrolled in LEED NC Gold certification 11. At the site plan level, ninety percent of the building floor area of all E99.sp non-residential buildings, mixed-use The development is enrolled in LEED buildings, and multi-unit residential NC Platinum certification. buildings 5-storeys or more, are encouraged to improve energy demands 13.. Other third-party certification and by 40% over the Model National Energy rating programs may be considered. code for Buildings (MNECB) through third-party certification. 14. All new municipal buildings and projects in Seaton shall achieve, at E93.sp minimum, LEED Silver certification in 25% of the buildings in a specific order to demonstrate the City's development are designed to achieve commitment as a leader in promoting energy demand improvements by 40% sustainable forms of development green technologies. E94. sp 50% of the buildings in a specific 15. To minimize energy consumption development are designed to achieve and encourage the integration of energy demand improvements by 40% passive building systems, buildings should be oriented, to maximize the E95.sp potential for sunlight and natural 75% of the buildings in a specific ventilation. development are designed to achieve energy demand improvements by 40% E100.sp Buildings in a specific development are 12. At the site plan level, non- designed so that at least 25% of the residential buildings, mixed-use building habitable south building facade is and multi-unit residential buildings 5- designed with large windows/doors. storeys or greater, are encouraged to be designed to meet at least the `Certified' E101.sp performance level of the LEED NC (New Buildings in a specific development are Construction) rating system and, where designed so that at least 50% of the possible, are encouraged to meet higher habitable south building facade is LEED NC ratings. designed with large windows/doors. E96.sp 16. Charging stations that would The development is enrolled in LEED supply electricity for electric vehicles NC Certification. should be encouraged in developments. Charging stations could be provided in E97.sp parking areas of mixed-uses, office, The development is enrolled in LEED employment, institutional or employment NC Silver certification. uses, or within underground garages for April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 59 8r2 multi-storey residential buildings or other 3. Grade related residential unit residential buildings. driveways should be paved with permeable material to reduce E102.sp stormwater run off. At least one charging station is provided within the development. E105.dp+sp Permeable driveway paving material is 17. The strategic use of deciduous provided to 25% of grade related units in trees shall be strongly encouraged as a specific development. part of a free cooling strategy to help with evapotranspiration and shading. E106.dp+sp Permeable driveway paving material is 18. Building design are encouraged provided to 50% of grade related units in to utilize opportunities associated with a specific development large expanses of roof areas to implement solar thermal and photo 4. At site-plan level, development voltaic systems, as well as water on larger sites such as multi-unit harvesting systems. residential buildings 5-storeys or greater, office buildings, employment 5.2 WATER EFFICIENCY & buildings, public or institutional sites, MANAGEMENT should be encouraged to increase the level of perviousness in order to 1. Irrigation of all public open promote at-source stormwater spaces/structures should implement a management, reduce peak flows and rainwater harvesting program, and can lessens the dependence on end-of-pipe include the use of cisterns, rain barrels, facilities such as storm water underground storage tanks, and/or management ponds. Pervious areas infiltration trenches provided water can include landscaped areas and/or balance objectives are met. areas containing permeable paving. 2. Water efficient landscaping for E107.sp high-density or mixed-use blocks should At least 25% of the site area in a use native and/or drought resistant specific development, excluding the planting to reduce the amount of building footprint, is pervious. watering needed. E108sp E103.sp At least 50% of the site area in a At least 50% of the planting stock in a specific development, excluding the specific development is native and building footprint, is pervious. drought resistant. 5. In order to reduce the volume of E104.sp run-off into the storm drainage system, At least 75% of the planting stock in a surface water runoff flows should be specific development is native and directed to landscaped areas and the drought resistant. use of hard surfaces should be minimized. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 60 consumption through the installation and E109.sp use of water-efficient fixtures, fittings In consultation with City staff, a and appliances. developer/landowner agrees to build trenches, swales, or naturalized E114.dp+sp bioswales adjacent to large parking 50% of all new residential units in a areas in their development. specific development reduce water consumption through the installation and 6. Innovative sustainable use of water-efficient fixtures, fittings technologies in the capture, and appliances. conveyance, and treatment of storm run-off to reduce potential E115.dp+sp pollutants/contaminants are 75% of all new residential units in a encouraged. specific development reduce water consumption through the installation and 7. New residential units should be use of water-efficient fixtures, fittings designed to incorporate grey-water pipe and appliances. infrastructure where permitted in accordance with the Ontario Building 9. Low maintenance and drought Code and health regulations. resistant landscaping is encouraged. E110. dp+sp E116. dp 25% of all new residential units in a For all ground-related units, low specific development are designed for maintenance landscaping packages, grey-water pipe infrastructure. such as xeriscaping, are provided as a standard to all new homes in a specific E111.dp+sp development at the time of purchase. 50% of all new residential units in a specific development are designed for 5.3 MATERIAL RESOURCES & grey-water pipe infrastructure. SOLID WASTE E112.dp+sp 1. Solid waste in the construction 75% of all new residential units in a process of public infrastructure should specific development are designed for be reduced through the retention of grey-water pipe infrastructure. existing buildings where possible, and through best practices in design and 8. Indoor water usage should be construction techniques. minimized in new buildings through the installation and use of water-efficient 2. Waste volumes should be fixtures, fittings and appliances, such as reduced through the provision of dual-flush toilets, faucets, and shower recycling/reuse stations, drop off -points heads. for potentially hazardous waste, and compost stations. E113.dp+sp 25% of all new residential units in a 3. A minimum of 25% of specific development reduce water recycled/reclaimed materials is April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 61 84 encouraged to be used for new infrastructure including roadways, 7. In large buildings, such as multi- parking lots, sidewalks, unit pavings, unit residential buildings, employment curbs, water retention tanks and vaults, and office buildings, and institutional or stormwater management facilities, public buildings, provision of on-site sanitary sewers, and/or water pipes. composting for the units or tenants is encouraged in order to reduce the 4. All buildings should utilize best amount of solid waste. practices for design and construction techniques in order to reduce the E117.sp amount of construction waste produced. At least 1 composting facility is provided on-site in a specific development. 5. Green building materials should be used to reduce impacts on the 8. In large buildings, such as multi- environment. Building materials should unit residential buildings, employment be purchased and/or obtained from and office buildings, and institutional or responsible, ethical, and whenever public buildings, on-site recycling possible, local sources. facilities for handling, storing, and separation of recyclables should be E117.dp+sp provided. 25% of new development in a specific development is made from new green E121.sp building material. At least 1 recycling facility is provided on-site in a specific development. E118dp+sp 50% of new development in a specific 5.4 LIGHTING development is made from new green building material. 1. Lighting should be downcast to reduce light pollution and address night 6. The use of recycled and sky condition. reclaimed material for new buildings is encouraged in order to reduce the 2. Exterior lighting spill-over onto negative environmental effects of adjacent properties or the street should extracting and processing materials. be minimized. E119.dp+sp 3. Electric energy supply in the At least 25% of the total mass of public realm should consider building materials for new development opportunities for renewable energy use in a specific development is made from such as solar powered lighting for of recycled content. natural trails and park pathways. E120.dp+sp 4. Street lights should be designed At least 50% of the total mass of to reduced energy by at least 15% of building materials for new development baseline annual energy use through in a specific development is made from such means as the use of high of recycled content. efficiency street lighting. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 62 ~J packages regarding household activities 5. High efficiency lighting should be to conserve household energy and incorporated into the interior and/or water resources, access to transit, exterior areas of a development, such recycling and composting programs and as in common areas for multi-unit depots should be provided at the time of housing, employment buildings, or purchase or rental. schools. E125. dp+sp E.122dp+sp Education packages are provided to At least 50% of lighting is high efficiency new home purchasers in a specific lighting in a specific private development regarding household development. activities to conserve household energy and water resources, access to transit, E123.dp+sp recycling and composting programs and 100% of lighting is high efficiency depots. lighting in a specific private development. 2. Encourage homeownership affordability for low-income families 6. For residential buildings, external through the provision of sites for non- lighting should incorporate lighting profit or charitable Homeownership controls that use motion sensors and/or Programs. timers to improve energy efficiency. E126.dp E124.dp+sp At least 1 lot is donated to Habitat for 50% of external residential building Humanity in a specific development. lights have lighting controls that use motion sensors and/or timers in a b) Transit Programs specific development. 1. To promote transit ridership, programs such as developer-sponsored 7. To minimize bird/building collision transit passes at reduced-costs for each instances, the guidelines of Fatal Light residential unit or employee, are Awareness Program (FLAP) should be encouraged through such incentives as encouraged in the development of tall enhanced sustainability benchmarks. buildings, and influence design decisions on material selection, glass E127.dp+sp type selection for windows, and night Provide 1 pass per unit and/or 1 pass lighting strategies. per employee at least half the regular cost, during the first three years of 5.5 SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS occupancy. Sustainable programs that are available 2. Car sharing programs are to residents and employees alike are encouraged for residents of high density encouraged. residential buildings and for employees in the Prestige Employment Areas. a) Education Packages Dedicated parking spaces for sharing 1. Owner / tenant education programs should be provided, and April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 63 l"7 located in close proximity to building commercial, office, institutional, entrances with clear signage. industrial, mixed-use buildings, residential apartments, and in other E128.sp multi unit residential with common Shared vehicles are provided if the garages. development contains more than 100 dwelling units and/or employees. E132.sp For retail/commercial development, or E129.sp industrial development, or institutional One parking space is dedicated to each development, a dedicated bicycle shared vehicle. parking area is provided at the rate of at least 7% of the automobile parking 3. Car pooling should be spaces required by the Zoning By-law. encouraged for employees in the Prestige Employment Areas. Dedicated E133.sp parking spaces for car pooling should be For apartments or multiple unit provided, and located in close proximity residential with common garages, a to building entrances with clear signage. covered bicycle storage area is provided at a ratio of 0.3 per unit for residents E130.sp and visitors. At least 10 parking spaces are dedicated for car pooling. E134.sp For office buildings, a minimum of 3 4. Dedicated parking spaces for bicycle parking spaces are provided, hybrid/fuel efficient or similar vehicles in plus bicycle parking at the rate of at high density residential and employment least 7% of the automobile parking areas should be provided, and located spaces required by the Zoning B-law in close proximity to building entrances with clear signage. 2. Bicycle parking and/or storage should be secure, enclosed, and easily E131.sp accessible to residents and/or At least 5 parking spaces are dedicated employees. Informational signage for a fuel efficient hybrid or similar should be provided. vehicles. 3. Secure, outdoor bicycle racks 5. The availability of transit should be strategically located at programs should be publicized to new destination points, including public homeowners and employees as part of squares, public buildings, and parks. an information package provided by builders and employers. 4. Outdoor bicycle racks should be located in a highly visible, easily c) Cycling Facilities accessible, and well-lit location, ideally 1. As per section 11.27 (d) of the in close proximity to primarily entrances. Official Plan, bicycle parking and/or storage for residents, employees and/or 5. For non-residential and mixed- visitors shall be required in all use buildings trip-end facilities for each April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 64 87 gender, with showers and change rooms, are encouraged E135. sp At least one trip-end facility, including shower and change room, is provided. E136.sp At least one trip-end facility for each gender, including shower and change room, is provided. 5.6 INNOVATION IN DESIGN In order to encourage exemplary performance above the requirements set out in this document, innovative design is strongly encouraged and should be recognized. Innovative elements and performance should, in writing, identify the intent of the proposed innovation, demonstrate and describe the design approach and strategies utilized to achieve sustainable performance measures that exceed(s) those set out in this document. E137.sp + dp Points for innovation elements in specific developments will be determined by the City based on the proposed innovation. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 65 88 6.0 IMPLEMENTATION massing and architectural elements STRATEGIES applicable to the specific site are required. The Seaton Sustainable Place-Making Guidelines will be implemented through various development approval processes, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act including subdivision approval, architectural control, site plan approval, and zoning by-laws. An application for the approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or Site Plan will be supported by a statement addressing how the application meets the general intent of the Seaton Sustainability Place- Making Guidelines, the Central Pickering Development Plan, the City of Pickering Official Plan and the Neighbourhood Plans. In addition to the statement, the Sustainability Checklist, which is a part of Guidelines is to be completed. The Guideline document is to be utilized in a two stage approach. First, the Guideline is to be used at the pre- application level, to assist in the preparation of Draft Plans of Subdivision and Site Plans for review with the City prior to the submission of a formal application. Where Draft Plans have already been submitted to the City, the Guideline document will be used to identify necessary modifications. The second stage review will take place after the formal submission of Draft Plan or Site Plan applications. The Guideline will be used by the City to assess the merits of the Draft Plans and Site Plans in achieving urban and sustainable design goals and benchmarks. Architectural Control Guidelines that further detail such items as: siting, April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 66 9 APPENDICES Appendix A. Sustainability - SAMPLE Checklist Appendix B. Definitions - To be completed. April 20, 2011 Draft Without Prejudice 67 Q0 Seaton Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines Summary of Proposed Scoring System The Guidelines will set out four levels of sustainability: • Certified - developments that comply with the official plan (i.e. the Seaton conformity amendment and neighbourhood plans) • Enhanced Level 1 - developments that obtain at least 20% of their Eligible Enhancement Points • Enhanced Level 2 - developments that obtain at least 30% of their Eligible Enhancement Points • Enhanced Level 3 - developments that obtain at least 40% of their Eligible Enhancement Points The total number of "eligible enhancement points" will vary depending on the type, size and/or location of the development. The City's minimum requirement will be the Certified level of sustainability (i.e. OP conformity). The rationale for this is that compliance with the Seaton conformity amendment and neighbourhood plans will already produce a higher level of sustainability than might otherwise be provided. Although "Certified" is the required minimum, the City will encourage Enhanced levels of sustainability through an "Incentive Program". The Incentive Program is under development by the City. Enhancements will be categorized as Low, Moderate or High, and points will be awarded as follows: • Low Enhancements = 2 points each • Moderate Enhancements = 5 points each • High Enhancements = 10 points each Innovation in Design points (Enhancement E132) will be awarded by the City as either Low, Moderate or High, depending on the nature and type of innovation being provided. 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Pickering Innovation Corridor _ PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN EDITION b Chapter Two - The Plorning Fromewof< ILAYON NEIG?180JRNOOD V:,ANNI?~ G ANJARY2«€1 tTT~; Hit",E~!? # TO 96 1 # PD Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 7.xx Adding Policies for Neighbourhood 17: Brock-Taunton as follows: NEIGHBOURHOOD 17: Brock-Taunton Description • Is bound by the Seaton Natural Heritage System to the north, west and east, and the C.P.K. railway to the sowhx'. • Is in the southeast corner of the Seaton Utt a area. • Is surrounded by the Seaton Natural"" t'taT_System on three sides of the neighbourhood. • Has a range of uses and land uAbdensities, inclu~ling the potential for commercial, and a v ty of residential b~Rt-forms with densities ran in from p3jxed-u o high density. • Taunton Road and . R ail are the main spines runnin through the neigh ourh 6t6" • A GO Train Station, on the kZil CP Rail line, is proposed to be integrated into the Nei,ghbcEr ood. • The NL cd `Ooj at Ta4gt n Road and Brock Road and the proposed, ~ ; <)Tc:4 z Station, form the heart of the neighbourii, d` T neighbourhood centre is a compact, walkable ' f' , with a mix of commercial and residential uses. This centr4l area shall serve the day-to-day commercial needs of nearby resr&4s, and of travelers who lass along Taunton Road, as well as un the major north-south arterial roads. .11 Text box: Neighbourhood 17 Population and Employment Projection Llllimale Po ulalinn Ta el 6704 1711imale hm In ymenl Ta el 585 Land Ilse Net Units UPH PPU Est. Pop. Area (Net) ha Mixed Corridor Type 2 20,2 2497 100 to 2.9 and 5201 140 1.8 -High Density 4.2 835 200 1.8 1503 -Village Green 0.5 SWM in tablelands 1.1 Easement 2.6 Roads 7.1 3331 6704 Net GFA Sq. m/p Jobs per Jobs Area (sq. m.) capita ha Work at Home n/a n/a 0.043 288 Schools + other services n/a n/a 0.035 235 Retail Space 1.7 37 62 TOTAL 585 Total Neighbourhood Area (gross area with no NHS): 48.5 ha People and Jobs per ha: 150 people and jobs per ha planningAlliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 i TA o~ 1U 141-TF 97 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page (ii) despite the policy of Section 11.7(h). per_ r_ mit a higher maximum height which shall be determined at the site plan approval stage after submission of appropriate massing and sun-shadow drawings to demonstrate compatibility with adjacent housing; (iii) require a minimum density of 1 FSI or 100 units per net hectare except that interim uses -ire Permitted as per Section 11.10; (iv) permit a maximum density Q 250 units per net hectare, (v) require applicants to Subiiiit a ~ieiY l~ i~ment concept and intensification plan nllustratin ' ` n sand final plans to accomrrOai intensification oy '.r time and ultimate build-vat i:i accordance tQ oection 11.10; and (vi) require , i 6* aewav sites to be determined at the dra'tDiart___ stgg~ (e) shall, in areas identified kin_~,,subject to access limitation require applicants to provide' fQr,rear lanes, slip lanes, shared drive os ether means to limit direct access to individual lots or demomtrate t~rqogh, ap nriate transportation studies that direct ac ct hh izmow,"ted; shall re(,~_.tre applicants for draft plan of subdivision approval to identif4 nd integrate appropriate setbacks from buildings to utility and~niil corridors.; (g) shall re e a licants for draft tan of subdivision rezonin or site 1 a roval to submit to the satisfaction of the City: (i) a Sustainability Report that demonstrates how the proposal ranks again the sustainable checklist in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; (ii) a Design Brief that demonstrates how the proposal is consistent with the urban design components of the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines planningAlliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page CITY POLICY Brock-Taunton Neighbourhood Policies 12.18 City Council, (a) shall provide greater direction on the location and siting of a GO Transit station based on the results of an Environmental Assessment process within the rock-Taunton Neighbourhood; (b) shall provide greater direction on hasz ! ypes and densities in the High Density Area de,,tv,fl~by permitting a combination of low-rise walk apartni~2'.,i artments and Mixed-Use residential apartrne~ i, with retail:' g~ ins'rcial and professional office uses liijii.`M to 10% of the n,s floor area of the building withi e permitted density,ange for High Density Areas; (c) shall provideZgreate rcction on affordable housing opportunities in Hig D i>ity Areas and Mixed Corridor Areas and shall be con'.- en reviewing develo ment implications in keeping'-' 4 it i Provincial Policy. Such de- ~Lp, Gents shall be integiated with other forms of housing rathQr 'than" ~ wgIQggtc(I `to provide cohesive and inclusive neighl, (d) shall ,r<)viae greater direction on housing types and densities in the Mixed Corridor designation by applying one of the two additional'Aubcategories (Mixed Corridors Type 2) to those set oui iri Tables 2 and 6 in the Mixed Corridor subcategory h as f uws: Mixed Corridors Type 2 with: a. a full range of unit types as established by Table 5 and Section 11.5 consistening predominantly of ground related multi-residential housing forms such as townhouses and within the permitted density range for Mixed Corridors as per section 11.5 with a minium density of 60 units per net hectare and a maximum density of 180 units per hectare 1rovided that the overall density of the lands within Mixed Corridors Tie 2 designations within each draft plan of subdivision is no more than 140 units per net hectare (dl shall on Gateway Sites within the Mixed Corridors Type 2: (i) be reserved for apartment buildings at or near the highest density and height permission; planningAlliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 47-F-To ® 99 p~ a bf N N N T Q 4 ~y Q N N C 0 a dR .w. N `1O v V- N > N m C c N T 2 H N N O it N pp °m D s a 'm v o 0 `o d v o c m m ~i £ o m 6 m ~O .C T N 8 N N (.7 U N N O O m N 'o N E N d o. U o m°°= 3 t ° v m ° m < J z 3 3° n o> 'x c7 z U> Cr a° w W O m 5/ ~R 1 VON/ :y,` hptl31MYV3dAU Otlaf.Nv~Otle N mlx r r Z Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 7.xx Adding Policies for Neighbourhood 20: Thompson's Corners as follows: NEIGHBOURHOOD 20: Thompson's Corners Description • Is bound b the Seaton Natural Heritage SyIW to the west including Urfe Creek, Sideline 16 to the e9fHig way 7 to the north and the Seaton Natural Heritage sv,w~ to the south. • Is the eastern most neighbourhood ig flie ti toji Urban Area. • Is surrounded by the Seaton Natuiaj Heritage St,~'fe li two and half sides of the neighbourhood • Has a broad range of >u<< mu 1 land use dedities, including commercial, and a vat f ~,ic c Ual built-forms with densities ranging from low dgnrtW E, t I Lx,ed-use. • Brock Road Whitevale R'` ' ! d Highway 7 are the main spines running through the neighbo • Highway 407 FTR /Transitw q bisects the industrial portion of the neigjliodt•~od, • The Coujn-miry Nods:` on Brock Road shall be the heart of the neighbourl-.c+od. The neighbourhood centre is a compact, walkable 3Iea, with a mix of commercial and residential uses. This central @a shall serve the day-to-day commercial needs of nearby resiGi,_'~nts, and of travelers who 12ass through along Brock Road. T-Ke Community Node shall also connect the residential 4rQ c a the east and west sides of Brock Road and shall 12rovide a transition from the industrial area to the north. • "Is adjacent to the existing Hamlet of Brougham including the Brougham Pioneer Christian Cemetery Text box: Neighbourhood 20 Population and Hm loyment Pro ection t Wimale Popula/aim 7 urge/ 8128 t Wimale Gm laymen! Target 9757 Land Use Net Area Units UPH (Net) PPU Est. ha Pop. Prestige Employment - General 14.2 n/a n/a n/a Prestige Employment - Node 44.8 n/a n/a n/a Low Density Type 2 Areas 11.3 385 34 3.5 1348 _ Medium Density Areas 13.6 814 60 3,5/3.1 2556 Community Node 6.5 426 140 2.9/1.8 1000 Mixed Corridor Type 1 T5 1372 140 2.9/1.8 3223 Village Greens 1.0 -Neighbourhood Park 2.9 -High School + Recreation Centre 10.9 -Elementary Schools 4.8 SWM in tablelands 4.6 Roads 38.6 TOTAL 2996 8128 planningAlliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page 'text box: Neighbourhood 20 Population and Frnployment Projection (continued) Net Area GFA Sq. Jobs Employees Jobs (ha) (sq. m/p per per net ha M.) capita Prestige Employment - 14.2 n/a n/a n/a 45 / 75 647 General Prestige Employment - 44.8 n/a n/a n/a 190 / 100 6472 Node /75 Work at Home (in n/a n/a n/a 0.043 n/a 349 Residential Schools + other services n/a n/a n/a 0.035 n/a 284 Live Work n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1097 Office in Mixed Use + 1.2 n/a n/a n/a 190 367 Community Node Retail n/a 20000 37 n/a n/a 541 TOTAL 9757 Total Neighbourhood Area (gross area with no NHS): 2156 ha People and Jobs per ha: 83 people and jobs per ha CITY POLICY TbomLson's Corners Ne&bbourbood Policies 12.18 CityC-u~ (a) shall ,wile greater direction on housing types and densities in the Density Area designation by a11212lying two additit,ttil subcategories to those set out in Tables 2 and 10 in the Lox Density Area subcategory as follows: ® (i) )_~w Density Area Type 1 with: a. a minimum density of 35 units per net hectare and a t maximum density of up to and including 50 units per net hectare provided the overall density of lands within Low Density Area Type 1 and Type 2 designations within the Lamoreaux neighbourhood combined are no more than 40 units per net hectare; b. single detached and semi-detached dwellings comprising no more than 50% of all unit types 101 within the subcategory designation; (ii) Low Density Area Type 2 with: a. a full range of unit types within the permitted density range for Low Density Area as per section 11.2. but consisting predominantly of single and semi- detached housing forms; (b) shallprovidegreater direction on housing within direction on housing~es within MediumMedium DensitArea desiation by pern-iitting single planningAlliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 102 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page detached and semi-detached dwellings to comprise no more than 25% of all unit types within the designation, (c) shall provide greater direction on affordable housing opportunities in High Density Areas and Mixed Corridor Areas and shall be considered when reviewing development applications in keeping with Provincial Policy. Such developments shall be integrated with othenfoms of housing rather than segregated to provide cn}tsive and inclusive neighbourhoods: (d) shall provide greater direction 05410uJt g'wes and densities in the Mixed Corridor desi a n b a l'. two additional subcategories to those set nit ii Tables 2 a,1~ 6 t,i e Mixed Corridor subcate o as O11'~ks: fi) Mixed Corridor ype 1 \arith: a. a minimt4p, tlc,i,ii ounits per net hectare and a maxima ii d saw -F 180 units per net hectare 1. E~provided the ' 11 density of lands within Mixed Corridors Type 1 d e 2 designations within the Lamoreaux neighbjurhood combined are no more il~~ 140 units p(x~ net hectare except for Gateway Situ ~~~?~G~ Seefi~n 11.18(cl(ul: ~1. Corrtd Type 2 with: a' a' iull range of unit types as established by Table 5 and "Section 11.5 within the permitted density range for ;(i#`ed Corridors as per section 11.5 but consisting predominantly of ground related multi-residential housing forms such as townhouses: fey ~liaH on Gateway Sites within the Mixed Corridors: (i) despite the policy of Section 11.7(b), permit a higher maximum height which shall be determined at the site plan approval stage after submission of appropriate massing and sun-shadow drawings to demonstrate compatibility with adjacent housing, (ii) require a minimum density of 1 FSI or 100 units per net hectare except that interim uses are permitted as per Section 11.10; (iii) permit a maximum density of 250 units per net hectare, (iv) require a1212llcants to submit a development concept and intensification plan illustrating interim and final plans to accommodate intensification over time and ultimate build-out in accordance to Section 11.10,- and planningAlliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 PTT 1 v 3 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page (v) require the size of Gateway sites to be determined at the draft Plan stage: f f) shall provide greater direction on built form and housing types and densities in the Community Node Designation to illustrate the integration of a mix of retail, commercial and residential uses in the Node. The Thompson's Corners Community Node shall ern-it a minimum of 10,000 square meters aA&a maximum of 20,000 square meters of gross leas eable, oor space for the retaihng of goods and services within fL Community Node, The Community Node in Thom so,'x 6~ rs shall contain a Pedestrian Predotninant Street, w} z is ~ jc_ ular to Brock Road and may be public or private ''he Coruiiila:at' Ides may develop first with primarily t.~i lnercial uses ai ip' tensify over time with a broader mix of which will co,Zribute to long term intensification. (g shall provide gtegt~r dir~ri_ion on employment uses and densities in the Pyres _r' >Tloyment Area designation by applying three subcategori~ 4, :he®P~ge Employment Area land use category set out in I , blej-" and 8 as follows: (i) -,ti¢e EmploymenV General: i1 <lt(t g -t prohibited uses in section 11.36, r h sing 'roll be prohibited except for warehousing dcc onto atpermitted use, (ii) Prestige Employment - Node: A addition to the prohibited uses in section 11.36 .varehousing, and light manufacturing, assembly and processing of goods shall be prohibited: b. A minimum density of 2.0 FSI shall be required, however interim development of no less than 0.5 FSI may be permitted provided a development concept and intensification plan is submitted demonstrating how the property can be intensified including: i) the siting and orientation of buildings which do not preclude future intensification-, ii) the location of parking for the initial development and changes to parking to accommodate the intensification process, and iii) the phasing of the intensification of the site to realize the ultimate built form• (h) Shall for appropriate transitional design, compatibility and buffering from the Prestige Employment Areas to the Hamlet of Brougham and its existing character in addition to planningAlliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 V71) 1 0 4 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page adequate connections from Brougham to these surrounding Prestige Employment lands; (il shall allow for the long-term intensification of Highway 407 ETR/Transitway station located at Brock Road and Highway 407 ETR/Transitway based on the underlying land use of Prestige Employment - Node; (k.) shall encourage applicants for draft 11on'of subdivision approval to locate places of worship in j: , Low and Medium Density Areas, Mixed Corridor a d ( ommunity Node provided that the size, height, gLi ~1n u~d scale of use is compatible with the characte+, f the niac-a development and in I-ow and Medium Deil,,ity Areas rlic fit size shall generally be a maximu f O~8 hectares anu ` er sites ma be accommodated in axed Corridor and CQmmunity Node areas; sites shall be~_enerally gated on arterial and collector roads with li -''.i routes and shall encoura e opportunities or lo_gE e', -r parking areas; (1 shall require the props, ~I,), ior-gto submission of draft plans of subdivision to seek coi'Ar '1 'don of the Brougham Pioneer Cht~tian Cemetary's desirt to acquire additional lands in the are tYhe' ' rent e~ fiery, or not, as described in the CPI ' m shah F j ur, applicAts for draft plan of subdivision, rezoning or sitf'~ian approval to submit to the satisfaction of the City (i) S st ainability Report that demonstrates how the proposal ranks again the sustainable checklist in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines; a Design Brief that demonstrates how the proposal is consistent with the urban design components of the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines. .00 planningAlliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 REPOR-1 1 PC cw 105 _ o N U J - E m O N N Z• y v z U' C c Q ti.: % `I s Q y N m G j C sy+ d y `m o m N a n E o y w in Ph m F m cr 'a = m s a9 -0 S ` 2 ~ co v 'm m a S c n z a s El 'c b m y c H f o N y a o a 2 y y m c D m U A d Z` S c y O Z` m m c D v ai o m y o v L 4 c ° c E n Z x p r... m g c E a v mc o ° $ m~ m O in o m `n 'O t0 U E L O a O O N L m oo d o 3 w m c o o r o 'am m m o v o E E E D E w 2 m a E z 3 3 in V) x r O O ¢ O z> w x g g U w w a a o z ao a° O ci 0, IL IL 1/ V Z > W S C ~ ~ p ❑ L E E F E E .-1 e-1 O N ,sue r:. .i 9S QUIlaP15 r z , - ; I'lls - ; L l o r J 'I" AINNIN" a m l 9 O ~ j K 11 FF n / L - it J L v Q 1 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page X 106 7.xx Adding Policies for Neighbourhood 21: Pickering Innovation Corridor as follows: NEIGHBOURHOOD 21: PICKERING INNOVATION CORRIDOR Description • Is bound by Duffins Creek to the west, the I deral Airport lands (generally Highway 7) to the north Cie ~caron Natural Heritage System east of Sideline 22 to the en,,t, anj the Seaton Natural Heritage System to the south. • Is surrounded by the Seat,n ' .rural Heritage S ,:stem on three sides of the neighbourh-od. • Is planned to contaiii a bra>.~~I rank of employment uses as well as Hamlet Heritage'Upen Slice, adjacent to Green River. • Highway 407 ETR/Transwvii ruuas`'through the middle of the neighbourhood and the prop,>sea transitway with 3 proposed station; ,,611 cross through the neighbourhood. Text box: Neighbourhood 21 Population and Employment Projection Ultimate Population Target n/a Ultimate Employment Tar et 14948 Land Use Net GFA (retail) Employees per Jobs Area net ha ha Prestige Employment 207.2 45 (office); 75 9447 - General retail Prestige Employment 33.4 190 (office); 100 4832 - Node (non-office); 75 (retail) Prestige Employment 2.9 190 (office) 20 581 - Node Transit Area (station redevelopment); 40 retail Retail 3250 37m2/employee 88 SWM in tablelands 13.8 Roads 78.3 TOTAL 14948 Total Neighbourhood Area (gross area with no NHS): 515 ha People and Jobs per ha: 29 people and jobs per ha planningAlliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page X CITY POLICY Pickering Innovation Corridor Neighbourhood Policies 12.23 City Council, (a) shall provide greater direction on employment uses and densities in the Prestige Employment Area designation by applying three subcategories to the Pre rigc Employment Area land use category set out in Tabl, , t,ud 8 as follows: (i) Prestige Employment - Gen(ral: In addition to the prohibited u~,cs in section 11.36, warehousing shall be prohibited exce 4 r ff )r ~reghousing accessory to a permitted use; (ii) Prestige EmPl(~ rncnt `Node: a. In addiii,_,n i„ th,, hroltibited uses in section 11.36, warehlyu, m aril Ldit manufacturing, assembly and processing ~t t~ood,_1hall be prohibited; b. A minimum dcnsu- ~ of 2.0 FSI shall be reduired, however interim deg elopment of no less than 0.5 T-ST may be perinitted provided a development C(mcept and intensification plan is submitted 'Icti](instr-long how the property can be intensified In ciuding: t~ the siting and orientation of buildings which do not preclude future intensification; i) the location of parking for the initial development and changes to parking to accommodate the intensification process; and iii the phasing of the intensification of the site to realize the ultimate built 12M (b~shall allow the "Hamlet Heritage Open Space" designation north of Green River Hamlet to permit a range of social, institutional open space and recreational uses that demonstrate appropriate transitional design and compatibility with the area's existing character. This could include a District Park with the adjacent Seaton Natural Heritage System providing for associated passive recreational use and buffer adjacent to the recreational fields. As per section 11.17, adequate buffering and transition shall be incorporated in the design of the nark at the south end to minimize impact to the existing residential uses along Highway 7. (c) shall allow for the long-term intensification of Highway ETR/Transitway station located at Sideline 26 and Highway planningAiliance Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 Draft Amendment X to the Pickering Official Plan Page X 407 ETR/Transitway based on the underlying land use of Prestige Employment - Node, ~d) shall require aj2phcants for draft plan of subdivision approval to identify and reserve a location for a future fire station to the satisfaction of the fire chief generally along Highway 7 in the vicinity of the District Park; (e) shall allow personal services uses, conycnience commercial, restaurants and financial institutions_ --_ti hi,_ Ii are ancillary to and serve the Prestige Employment Area located on ground floors of office buildings and r w clusters to be determined in the draft Mans of subcb~ ision. Clusters could be potentially located at the nurCh and/or youth ,i(les of the highway 407 ETR/Tr.m,sii,,vay and Sideline 26 interchange and/or the intersection t- I I i2rhway 7 and Nurth Road with a maximum combined t~t.ilia cif 3250 m2. If) shall allow residential as _xell is a range of retail, office and service commercial UI CS ithin existing "Built Heritage Resources" shown on dwdule X provided such uses respect the cultural heritage attribures 4 the heritage buildings. (g) shall amsi<l~r prior to rcAew of draft plan of subdivision al2l2ro,, ,l R c ~ ion T it requests for land for a future regional worl<s d(I) ot 8 ha it size, a waste transfer station 1.2 ha in size aitd a transit depot 4 ha in size, including general locado n of sites to accommodate these facilities; ~h shall reLluirc the lands to be developed by way of draft plan of subdi~ i~ion;. Vii; h. 11 require applicants for draft plan of subdivision, rezoning or site plan approval to submit to the satisfaction of the City: (i) a Sustainabilit;: Report that demonstrates how the proposal ranks again the sustainable checklist in the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines, (ii) a Design Brief that demonstrates how the proposal is consistent with the urban design components of the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines. planningAlliance -Without Prejudice Draft March 11, 2011 ~ I 4 so REPOR?' # PD,._ iy'1l N C Q a 1 0 9 g 3 m m w 2) a N a` v c E n y o d 0 Z U' 'm p Ta o ~ A/ 11 2 w¢ =r y d m N 4) W 9 s .o ~o p n a o a a° c 3 15 v N G ~ ~ N H R u U o N C C 8 ~ ~ U = D o A p 2 m • N m E' a N N N pp y l0 1] m N a d E E N GS n N N O. d 15 d ~ - d z 3 3° n N z z a .0 E E q a z a° L) o I I _ Ila _ SIDELINE 22 1 O r o N ICI ~ ~ m Iq a SIDELINE 26 I'~ I o 0 1. - n ~ Z l o 3 I_] E x ~ 8 m _ N SIDELINE 28 _ D 12 i E O E NORTH ROAD of SIDELINE 32 11 0 a w 1 w /