The Burnswest Neighbourhood Plan has experienced an exciting and natural evolution following our first Open House on September 14th 2016. During this first public engagement event, the project team presented three concept designs to the public for their review and feedback. The Burns family has long believed that the people who reside in Cochrane have the greatest understanding of the community’s needs for sustainable growth and development. The Burnswest Neighbourhood Plan project team was thrilled as over 200 engaged Cochrane residents filled the Ranche House venue and provided over 500 comments of feedback to be considered by the project team as they refined their concept and project vision.

NEWSLETTER NO. 1BURNSWEST NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

DECEMBER 2016

PROJECT VISION A vibrant, mixed infill community

comprised of mostly residential uses on the west side of the property

such as single family, semi-detached, townhomes, and multifamily.

Commercial and business district uses on the east side of the site (North of the Recreation Centre) are being considered to provide

more business opportunities for the Town’s economic growth.

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After input from the community including an online poll, Greystone has been selected as the preferred name of the neighbourhood. We remain committed to working with the residents of Cochrane to finalize the name as the planning process moves forward. The Greystone neighbourhood will revitalize and bring vibrancy to a part of the downtown that has historically served an industrial purpose. While industrial and business park uses are still an integral part of the new neighbourhood, Greystone will now offer many additional uses to ensure future residents living here can enjoy small-town living at its best. To many people, a “small town atmosphere” includes such elements as knowing your neighbours, the ability to walk to work or nearby retail, having the local coffee shop employees know your name, seeing familiar faces in local parks and plazas, and feeling safe on any street at any time. Greystone offers that truly complete community that enables that small-town atmosphere. Life in Greystone will feel uniquely Cochrane, rich with amenities, situated downtown, and nestled in the surrounding hills adjacent to the Bow River.

The Greystone brand will be further developed as we move further along in the planning process.

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Introducing the Neighbourhood of Greystone

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Updated Concept Plan

The plan outlined on the next page was created from the most popular concept option presented at the open house: Concept #3.

The plan includes a mix of industrial, business park, commercial, high and low density residential and green spaces.

Stakeholder input has helped us refine key features, including:

A small, vibrant main street and public plaza to provide retail and gathering space opportunities for residents and visitors

A direct linear pedestrian connection from east to west, bringing people to the future main-street retail area and public plaza. This connection also provides easy access to the Spray Lakes Recreation Centre via walking or cycling

A broad mix of housing forms, from single detached to apartment style condos suitable for all ages and family sizes

Large centralized park to provide walkable active recreation to the plan area

Single detached homes and townhomes situated near parks for ease of family usage

Multi-residential (condo buildings) have been imagined near the main street, a plaza, and next to the new sports field to activate these public spaces and amenities

Well-lit and safe walking paths will be provided throughout the neighbourhood

Residential Density Update

In our previous communications with the public and the Community Association, it was estimated that the development would comprise of 650 to 750 residential units of which ±450 would be single and semi-detached dwellings. One of the intentions of offering this number of units in Greystone was to ensure that the development met the Calgary Metropolitan Plan (CMP) and the Town of Cochrane’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) minimum gross residential density requirements of 8 units per acre (upa).

As part of our outreach and planning process, we met with the Town of Cochrane Administration in November 2016. The Town identified that Greystone is as an ideal and appropriate location for higher densities in consideration of its proximity to the downtown, local amenities and future employment opportunities. In reflection, the number of residential units was slightly increased from the previously identified ±750 units to an anticipated ±865 units, which results in a gross residential density of ±11.3 upa. It is predicted this increase in density will expand housing options and create a safe and lively community. Our proposed density also aligns with the Cochrane Sustainability Plan that has a target of increasing the density of the Town’s 2009 footprint by 25% by 2059.

Transportation Update

A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is currently underway and will be completed by mid-December 2016. Results of the TIA will be shared with our stakeholders. The study will review seven main intersections, as well as active modes through the development. The work will also involve a sensitivity analysis of potential daily traffic volumes.

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Disclaimer: All photographs are depictions of potential built form only. These are not renderings of final products.

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We are here in the process!

Local Area Plan

• Sets out land uses, transportation and servicing policies, corridors, open space and conceptual block patterns.

• Could be approved as an Area Structure Plan, a Neighbourhood Plan, or a hybrid of the two plans.

SPRING 2017

Land Use

• Establishes detailed land use Districts under the Town of Cochrane Land Use Bylaw 01/2004.

SPRING 2017

Subdivision

• Legal implementation of subdivision on phased basis.

SUMMER 2017

Development Permit

• Establishes the location and detailed design of buildings, parks, and landscaping for each phase or parcel.

SUMMER/FALL 2017

Construction

• Build roads, utilities, parks, housing, and commercial uses.

2017+ (Market Dependent)

• Selling residential units and commercial space.

Sales

2017+ (Market Dependent)

Cochrane Municipal Development Plan

• Sets out policy for all land use within Cochrane.

• Recommends business park and residential uses for the project site.

APPROVED 2008

Project Timeline

Please feel free to reach out to us at any time if you have additional input or questions on the plan.

Blaise Fontaine B&A Planning Group Engagement Specialist 403-692-5231 bfontaine@bapg.ca

For media inquiries, please contact:

Veronica Kennedy B&A Planning Group Marketing & Communications Advisor 403-692-4363 vkennedy@bapg.ca

Stay in Touch

• Community Enhancement Evaluation: In January 2017, we will present the plan to Council as part of their Community Enhancement Evaluation process and then determine a date for a formal plan submission.

• Application Circulation: After submission, the application will be circulated to surrounding residents for review and comment

• Open House: The public will be invited to an open house to provide feedback to the project team

• Public Hearing: Citizens will be invited to a public hearing at the Town Hall where they can speak directly to Council

Next Steps & Future Engagement

Open House - September 2016

Public Open House

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016