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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


Adjacent Area

33rd Avenue

37th Avenue

Main S

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Ontario S

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Little Mountain

QE Park

Hillcrest Park


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


ADJACENT AREA PLANNING PROCESS

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

transportation

Consultation • Open houses, resident meetings and online engagement


ADJACENT AREA REZONING POLICY

1. New Housing Types

2. Flat Rate CAC target

3. Green Buildings & Sustainability

4. Transportation & Circulation


OPTION 1: ROWHOUSE/TOWNHOUSE

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


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


HOUSING POLICIES

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


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


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


SUSTAINABILITY

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


TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION

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


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


AdjacentArea

33rd Avenue

37th Avenue

Main S

t

Ontario S

t

Little Mountain

QE Park

Hillcrest Park


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


ADJACENT AREA PLANNING PROCESS

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

transportation

Consultation• Open houses, resident meetings and online engagement


ADJACENT AREA REZONING POLICY

1. New Housing Types

2. Flat Rate CAC target

3. Green Buildings & Sustainability

4. Transportation & Circulation


OPTION 1: ROWHOUSE/TOWNHOUSE

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


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


HOUSING POLICIES

Min. 35% family-oriented units

‘Flex suites’ or ‘breakaway suites’

Protection of existing rental units


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


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


SUSTAINABILITY

LEED Gold buildings

District Energy potential

Sustainable large site planning (+2 acres)


TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION

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


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

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