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Main Street Streetscape Plan

Downtown Redevelopment PlanPhase One

2012

Message from Council

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On behalf of the Town of Stony Plain, we are pleased toshare with you the Main Street Streetscape Plan. The Planrepresents an important step in our ongoing commitment toenhancing the downtown as a destination for residents,businesses and visitors.

The Main Street Streetscape Plan builds on thecomprehensive strategy that has been created to nurture andpreserve our historic downtown core. The Plan has beendeveloped through extensive community consultation andprofessional guidance.

We would like to acknowledge the leadership and contributionof the Downtown Redevelopment Working Group, whichconsists of representation from our local business community;specifically, Mardy Kulak, Sandi Hrycun and Ed Berney. Their time and input has been invaluable in developing anambitious, but realistic, plan that is appropriate for ourdowntown.

Left to right: Dwight Ganske, Judy Bennett, Darren Badry, Mayor Ken Lemke, Robert Twerdoclib, Pat Hansard, William Choy.

Council as of February 2012

The Working Group will continue its role over the next fewyears, as we move the Plan into the detailed design andconstruction stages. In addition, it will provide input andsupport into Council's creation of a Downtown AreaRedevelopment Plan. The Redevelopment Plan will providea long - term vision for the growth and prosperity of downtownan essential part of our community.

We look forward to the implementation of this exciting projectand witnessing the positive long-term impact it will have onStony Plain.

Yours sincerely,

Stony Plain Council

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Council

Background

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The commercial district on either side of 50 Street, from 54 Avenue to 49 Avenue, is known as “Main Street” and is afine example of Stony Plain’s small-town ambiance. Over theyears, as recreational facilities, schools, parks, homes andbusinesses were developed throughout the town, thedowntown area emerged as a place where many significantcultural events took place. The majority of the buildings andstreets in the downtown area are more than 50 years old, andtargeted reinvestment is needed to maintain the downtown as acultural and commercial centre for future generations to enjoy.

In 2007, Council established the Community SustainabilityPlan (CSP), which provides a holistic and long-term directionfor the town. It addresses four major themes of sustainability:social equity, economic viability, cultural viability andenvironmental responsibility. Council established theDowntown Redevelopment Working Group to prepare a planthat would encourage a mix of commercial and residential landuses while strengthening the cultural amenities in theneighbourhood.

The Downtown Redevelopment Working Group spent much ofits time studying the downtown area to understand whatmakes this neighbourhood special in our community. The Group researched the cultural activities and amenities,design elements from past revitalization efforts and theneighbourhood's existing characteristics. A Parking Study wasalso completed in the spring of 2009. That fall, of 2009 the

Town retained the services of Earthscape Consultants toassist the Working Group in consulting directly with thecommunity through a charrette. The charrette, which was heldover a three-day-period, included Stony Plain residents andbusiness owners, particularly those in the downtown area.

The Downtown Design Charrette Report was presented toCouncil in November 2009. Council directed Administrationand the Working Group to develop a comprehensiveimplementation plan for the streetscape, programming andmarketing of the downtown.

Using input gathered from the charrette observations of theWorking Group and the principles set by Town Council in theMunicipal Development Plan, the Working Group developed avisions tatement for downtown Stony Plain:

Downtown Stony Plain as a vibrant mixed-useneighbourhood, which builds upon its past, and wherepeople can shop, live, work and play.

As the water and sewer infrastructure below 50 Street is inneed of an upgrade, the Downtown Working Group decidedto focus on the 50 Street (Main Street) Streetscape andminimize the impact of the construction while addressingsome of the key recommendations in the Charrette Report.Future phases will address other areas of downtownredevelopment, as identified in the Charrette Report.

The Stony Plain Main Street Streetscape Plan aims to build on the existing small-town-feel of the historic downtownarea by:

• enhancing the pedestrian environment

• establishing bicycle route linkages

• improving landscaping

• increasing seating opportunities

• developing traffic-calming features

• enhancing spaces for cultural events

• nurturing unique shopping, dining and gathering

experiences

The following represents an overview of the conceptual planfor Phase One of the redevelopment of Stony Plain’sdowntown streetscape.


Main Street Stony Plain 1925 - The “Heart” of Town Parking Study completed in 2009 Downtown Charrette - October 2009

Existing Downtown Elements

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Historic, downtown Stony Plain has approximately 70 businesses and a mix of single-family homes, apartments,schools, playgrounds and churches.

The majority of the commercial space is centered along 50 Street, from 49 Avenue to 54 Avenue. This corridor, justtwo blocks east of Highway 779, features primarily locallyowned, small-town restaurants, a grocery and hardwarestore, boutiques, salons, financial institutions and offices for avariety of service providers.

50 Street (Main Street) has angle parking, while nearbyavenues feature parallel parking. There are several smallparking lots in the area. There is also limited parking in theback lanes, which are often used by business staff anddelivery trucks.

The downtown streetscape area includes coach-style lighting,benches, garbage receptacles, landscaping, trees andmurals, which celebrate and highlight important historicalevents within Stony Plain.

The water and sewer infrastructure that runs along 50 Streethas been scheduled for replacement as part of the Town's 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. This construction willlikely disturb the majority of the streetscape. The proposedstreetscape improvements could coincide with theinfrastructure improvements to minimize the the adverseaffects on the downtown area.


traditional wood signposts

historic murals

lanscaped curbs

coach-style lamposts withhanging baskets

decorative trash receptacles

heritage-style wood benches

unique paving

Downtown Neighbourhood (Old Town)

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Presently there is no consistent name for the downtownneighbourhood, sometimes referred to as “Old Town.” “Downtown” and “Old Town” names are used throughout thisdocument.


Main Street Streetscape Key Plan

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North Gateway (page 6)

Bike Path & Laneway Crossing (page 7)

Midblock Crossing (page 10)

South Gateway (page 12)

Bike Path & Laneway Crossing (page 7)

Centre Island (pages 8 & 9)

Intersection (page 11)

North Gateway Concept - 49 Avenue & 50 Street (Main Street)

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Proposed Improvements:

• Gateway signage

• Public art display (exact location to be determined)

• Enhanced greenspace on the east side, including shrubs,

large rocks and trees

• Enhanced crosswalk with distinctive paving, benches and

raised-brick, landscaped planters

• Refinish existing traditional benches, garbage receptacles

and lighting

• Upgraded concrete sidewalk to the east side of the street

Key Purposes: Create a sense of arrival at this important gateway intohistoric downtown

Reduce traffic speed and create a safe crossing forpedestrians and cyclists

Constraints: Improvements in this area must take into considerationpossible future alignment/extension of 49 Avenue and mustnot interfere with safety and sightlines


conceptual plan view of north gateway

perspective view of northgateway entrance feature

Bike Path & Laneway Crossing Concept

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Key Purpose:Enhance laneways and create a cycling route into andthrough the downtown

Constraints: Parking will be adjusted at each crossing for safety andsightlines. Driveway and building frontage will be consideredat each crossing. Further consideration will be given to trafficsigns, line-markings and crossings for the laneway bike-pathduring the detailed design stage.

Proposed Improvements:• Flared curbs to provide traffic-calming and safer crossingsfor cyclists and pedestrians

• Raised-brick, landscaped planters• Paved, line markings and lighting to the bike-path laneway


Plan view of improvements to the laneway crossing,using 52 Avenue as an example

Perspective view facing south at the 52 Avenue

laneway crossing

Centre Island Concept - 51 Avenue & 50 Street (Main Street)

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Key Purpose: Create a focal point to display public art, stage festivals,events and showcase the annual community Christmas tree

Constraints: Improvements must not interfere with safety or sightlines andmust allow for large vehicles to maneuver through theintersection


• Focal point surrounded with decorative bollards

• Flared curbs and decorative bollards to provide traffic-

calming

• Increased pedestrian safety by decreased crosswalk length

• Enhanced crosswalks with distinctive paving

• Raised-brick, landscaped planters

• Refinish existing, and add more traditional benches,

garbage receptacles and lighting

• Directional signage to guide traffic around the centre island

• Removable pergola on a circular raised-stage in centre of

intersection


Plan view of improvements to the 51 Avenue & 50 Street(Main Street) intersection. Dotted-line indicates the

turning radius for large vehicles (fire trucks)

Centre Island Concept

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perspective view facing west on 51 avenue inspring, summer, fall and winter

Midblock Crossing Concept

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Key Purpose: Introduce a safe pedestrian crossing between theintersections to promote downtown as a shopping andgathering destination

Constraints:Improvements must not interfere with safety or sightlines andmust allow for large vehicles to maneuver through theintersection



calming

• Increase pedestrian safety by decreased crosswalk length

• Enhanced crosswalks with distinctive paving

• Raised-brick landscaped planters

• Refinish existing - and add more - traditional benches,

garbage receptacles and lighting


Plan view of proposed mid-block crossing

Section view of mid-blockcrossing concept

Intersection Concept

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Key Purpose: Create opportunities for pedestrian and vehicle traffic topause and take in the downtown atmosphere

Constraints: Improvements in this area should not interfere with the angleparking configuration

Consideration will be given at each crossing for safety andsightlines



calming and increase pedestrian-safe crossing areas

• Enhanced crosswalks with distinctive paving and raised-

brick landscaped planters

• Additional benches on each corner


and lighting


Plan view of intersectionimprovements using 50 Street(Main Street) as an example

Section view of intersectionconcept facing 50 Street

(Main Street)

South Gateway Concept - 55 Avenue & 50 Street (Main Street)

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Key Purpose: Create a sense of arrival at this important gateway into the“Old Town” neighbourhood

Constraints: Consideration during the detailed design stage, needs to begiven to cyclists' acess during the detailed design stage

Improvements must not interfere with safety and sightlines


Plan view of the south entranceto 50 Street at 55 Avenue

Section view of Main Streetfacing north at 55 Avenue


• Neighbourhood entrance signage in existing meridian

• Enhanced plantings in the existing meridian

• Enhanced crosswalk with distinctive paving and raised-brick

landscaped planters


and lighting

Implementation

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Revitalizing Downtown of Stony Plain has been a goal of theTown’s for a number of years. The illustrations in this documentrepresent the results of extensive public consultation, whichincluded discussions with key business people, community

members, Town administration and consultants. The next stepin the implementation of this plan is to enter the detailed-designphase. The work illustrated in this document is anticipated tobe completed in several phases, over a three- to five-year-

period, subject to funding. It should be noted that this plan isconceptual, and final construction details will be confirmed atthe detailed-design and budget stage.


Conceptual Design & Construction Phase ll - Plaza

ConstructionStreetscape

Laneway & BikePath Construction

Approval &Scheduling

Detailed Design& Budget

Current StageConceptual Design

Phase I: 3 to 5 years 50 Street - North & South Gateway, Centre Island, Intersections, Mid-block Crossing & Laneway Bike Path Phase ll & Beyond: Plaza, East & West Areas of Downtown

Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan

Conceptual Design & Construction Future Phases

See Appendix A: Glossary for definition of terms.

Phasing Plan

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Appendices & Resources

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Appendix A: Glossary of Terms

Appendix B: Photo gallery of images of the Main Street Area, May 2011

Resources:

The Town of Stony Plain Downtown Design Charrette Summary Report, November 2009Downtown Parking Survey Results, September 2009

Resource documents are available at www.stonyplain.com.


Appendix A

Glossary of Terms

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Glossary of Terms

Charrette A public meeting or workshop devoted to a concerted effort tosolve a problem or plan the design of something.

Community Sustainability PlanA community planning document that supports thedevelopment of sustainable, healthy and vibrant communities.It addresses the aspects of environment, society, culture andeconomic development within a community and/or a regionand focuses on integrating these concepts to achieve a 20 – 30 year (and beyond) vision for the community.

Conceptual DesignA plan or drawing relating to or based on mental conceptsproduced to show the look and function or workings of abuilding, object or space before it is made.

DowntownThe downtown area being the historic centre or heart of a town and surrounding region, providing a mixture of retail, office, arts and culture, housing, civic andentertainment uses.

Downtown Area Redevelopment PlanA statutory plan for the redevelopment of the Old Townneighbourhood that may regulate the preservation,improvements, rehabilitation, removal, construction, orreplacing of land or buildings; establishing, improving orreplacing roads, public utilities or other services; andfacilitation of any other development of the area. An OldTown Area Redevelopment Plan would be adopted by Councilby Bylaw, which would be accompanied by a public process,pursuant to the Alberta Municipal Government Act.

Downtown Redevelopment Working GroupAs determined by Council, the Downtown RedevelopmentWorking Group will facilitate the Downtown RedevelopmentPlan. The Downtown Redevelopment Working Group willendeavour to achieve the objective of Social Equity, asdefined in the Town of Stony Plain's Community SustainabilityPlan; maintaining the downtown core has been identified as akey action item: 1.1 Create a downtown redevelopment plan, including thepursuit of cultural amenities and the promotion of mixed use

Economic DevelopmentCreating a positive environment from which local businesscan succeed and grow, attracting new enterprise to thecommunity.

InfrastructureSystems and facilities (e.g. roads, sanitary sewers, watertreatment and distribution network, power lines and telephoneand cable TV systems) that service urban development.

Key PlanA small-scale plan of a building or building group, whichindicates the placement of the principal elements of thescheme.

Main StreetRefers to 50 Street, from 55 Avenue to 49 Avenue.

Master PlanA document that describes, in narrative and with maps, anoverall development concept. The master plan is used tocoordinate the preparation of more detailed plans or may be acollection of detailed plans. The plan may be prepared by amunicipal government to guide private and publicdevelopment or by a developer on a specific project.

Municipal Development PlanPursuant to the Alberta Municipal Government Act, Counciladopted the Municipal Development Plan to serve as a policyguide for the municipality's future growth and development.


Glossary of Terms

NeighbourhoodA residential area designed as a comprehensively plannedunit containing a variety of housing types and communityservices and parks to meet the needs of the neighbourhoodpopulation.

ObjectiveDirectional statements that are usually phrased inmeasurable terms for given time-frames.

Old Town Neighbourhood The suggested name for the historic downtownneighbourhood of Stony Plain. The Old Town Neighbourhoodhas a mix of commercial, residential and institutional landuses.

PolicyA statement identifying a specific course of action forachieving objectives.

Section ViewA two-dimensional projected view from the side, front or back,which shows a cross-section of a structure or area along aspecified plane.

StreetscapeThe elements within and along the street right-of-way thatdefine its appearance, identity and functionality, includingadjacent buildings, land uses, street furniture, landscaping,trees, sidewalks, pavement treatments and many others.

Sustainable DevelopmentDevelopment that meets the needs of today withoutcomprising the ability of future generations to meet theirneeds. This means the community needs to sustain itsquality of life and accommodate growth and change byharmonizing long-term economic, environmental and socialneeds.

PergolaAn arched structure in a garden or park.

Perspective ViewPerspective view is a three-dimensional image that portraysheight, width and depth. This allows the viewer to get a morerealistic image or graphic.

Phasing PlanTo plan or carry out systematically by phases.

Plan ViewA drawing of a structure with the view from overhead, lookingdown.


Appendix B

Photo gallery of images of the Main Street Area, May 2011

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North Gateway - 49 Avenue & 50 Street (Main Street)


South Gateway - 55 Avenue & 50 Street (Main Street)


Intersection


Centre Island


Mid-block Crossing


Bike Path & Laneway Crossing


Town of Stony Plain4905 - 51 Avenue

Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 1Y1Canada

Phone: (780) 963-2151www.stonyplain.com

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