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LITTLE MOUNTAIN ADJACENT AREA REZONING POLICY

Standing Committee on Planning, Transportation and Environment

February 13, 2013

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

COUNCIL OBJECTIVES

Housing - diversity of housing types, affordability Sustainability – green buildings, district energy,

walkable complete communities Clarity & certainty - Flat Rate CAC

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

Adjacent Area

33rd Avenue

37th Avenue

Main S

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Ontario S

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Little Mountain

QE Park

Hillcrest Park

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

LITTLE MOUNTAIN POLICY STATEMENT (JUNE 2012)

Direction to explore new housing forms and a flat-rate CAC for the Adjacent Area

Density 2.3-2.5 FSR (gross site area) 1,475 - 1,625 units 20% social housing Range of Heights 4-12 storeys Public benefits

Neighborhood house 69-space childcare Park and transportation improvements

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

ADJACENT AREA PLANNING PROCESS

Rezoning Policy • Guides rezoning • Heights & density, uses, public benefits, sustainability,

transportation

Consultation • Open houses, resident meetings and online engagement

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

ADJACENT AREA REZONING POLICY

1. New Housing Types

2. Flat Rate CAC target

3. Green Buildings & Sustainability

4. Transportation & Circulation

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

OPTION 1: ROWHOUSE/TOWNHOUSE

Density: up to 1.5 FSR Height: up to 45’ Suitable for families with children Ground oriented, outdoor space

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

OPTION 2: LOW TO MID-RISE APARTMENTS

Density: up to 2.3 FSR Height: up to 65’ Mix of unit types & sizes Ground-oriented units at grade Wood frame: affordable & sustainable

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

HOUSING POLICIES

Min. 35% family-oriented units ‘Flex suites’ or ‘breakaway suites’ Protection of existing rental units

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

PUBLIC BENEFITS: CAC STRATEGY

Housing Type Density Fixed Rate CAC Target

Rowhouse/townhouse Up to 1.5 FSR $0/square foot

Low to Mid-Rise Apartments Up to 2.3 FSR $23/square foot

Existing rental apartments: negotiated approach

• Encourages innovative housing types • Contributes to public benefits • Maintains rental stock

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

PUBLIC BENEFITS: CAC ALLOCATION

Adjacent Area CAC Allocation • Housing Reserve Fund

Little Mountain • Policy: 20% social housing units • Provincial commitment: 234 replacement units (14-16%)

• 60-100 unit shortfall

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

SUSTAINABILITY

LEED Gold buildings District Energy potential Sustainable large site planning (+2 acres)

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION

• Green mobility • New pathways • Pedestrian & cyclist friendly building design • Improved 35th Ave connection

littlemountain adjacent area rezoning policy

NEXT STEPS

• Rezoning Applications for Adjacent Area sites

• Public consultation through rezoning process

• Public Hearing for each rezoning

• Monitoring of Adjacent Area CAC target • Monitoring, reporting to Council for adjustments

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

COUNCIL OBJECTIVES

Housing - diversity of housing types, affordability Sustainability – green buildings, district energy,

walkable complete communities Clarity & certainty - Flat Rate CAC

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

AdjacentArea

33rd Avenue

37th Avenue

Main S

t

Ontario S

t

Little Mountain

QE Park

Hillcrest Park

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

LITTLE MOUNTAIN POLICY STATEMENT (JUNE 2012)

Direction to explore new housing forms and a flat-rate CAC for the Adjacent Area

Density 2.3-2.5 FSR (gross site area)1,475 - 1,625 units20% social housingRange of Heights 4-12 storeysPublic benefits

Neighborhood house69-space childcarePark and transportation improvements

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

ADJACENT AREA PLANNING PROCESS

Rezoning Policy• Guides rezoning• Heights & density, uses, public benefits, sustainability,

transportation

Consultation• Open houses, resident meetings and online engagement

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

ADJACENT AREA REZONING POLICY

1. New Housing Types

2. Flat Rate CAC target

3. Green Buildings & Sustainability

4. Transportation & Circulation

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

OPTION 1: ROWHOUSE/TOWNHOUSE

Density: up to 1.5 FSRHeight: up to 45’Suitable for families with childrenGround oriented, outdoor space

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

OPTION 2: LOW TO MID-RISE APARTMENTS

Density: up to 2.3 FSRHeight: up to 65’ Mix of unit types & sizesGround-oriented units at gradeWood frame: affordable & sustainable

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

HOUSING POLICIES

Min. 35% family-oriented units

‘Flex suites’ or ‘breakaway suites’

Protection of existing rental units

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

PUBLIC BENEFITS: CAC STRATEGY

Housing Type Density Fixed Rate CAC Target

Rowhouse/townhouse Up to 1.5 FSR $0/square foot

Low to Mid-Rise Apartments Up to 2.3 FSR $23/square foot

Existing rental apartments: negotiated approach

• Encourages innovative housing types• Contributes to public benefits• Maintains rental stock

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

PUBLIC BENEFITS: CAC ALLOCATION

Adjacent Area CAC Allocation• Housing Reserve Fund

Little Mountain• Policy: 20% social housing units • Provincial commitment: 234 replacement units (14-16%)

• 60-100 unit shortfall

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

SUSTAINABILITY

LEED Gold buildings

District Energy potential

Sustainable large site planning (+2 acres)

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION

• Green mobility• New pathways• Pedestrian & cyclist friendly building design• Improved 35th Ave connection

littlemountainadjacent arearezoning policy

NEXT STEPS

• Rezoning Applications for Adjacent Area sites

• Public consultation through rezoning process

• Public Hearing for each rezoning

• Monitoring of Adjacent Area CAC target• Monitoring, reporting to Council for adjustments