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2008/08/18CU6VS.IV6l1N~1"l( SERVICES C®IVAIVIIT°TEE AGEN~®A FOFTEE~VTF~B 11~EET~IVG --- - _ _ 9VSonday,- A~sgust--'~ 8, 2008- - - - 4:00 p.~. Caty Ha9~, Commat$ee R®o~xa #2A & ~ '~) Approval of the July 23, 2008, 2008 Community Services Minutes. 2) REP®R~'Se a) PD-2008-71 Facade & Commercial Building Improvement Applications CB&FIG-04/2008 through CB&FIG-16/2008 for a number of Queen Street Properties owned by Historic Niagara b) c) d) e) f) 3) 4) PD-2008-75 Comments on Regional Niagara's Options for Growth TS-2008-46 Coach Canada -Bus Servicing Departure TS-2008-44 Request for Extension - Kiwanis Agreement TS-2008-45 Request to Renew Agreement - O.M G. TS-2008-43 Drummond Road -Parking Review t~E1N ~~9SBNESSe ADJ®URN~EI~T: Alex Herlovitch Alex Herlovitch Karl Dren Karl Dren Karl Dren Karl Dren efV-CAIV9 ESA n S~'AFF C®NTACTe a) Resolution to go into Closed Meeting. !V!lNUTES ®F C®IVIlVl4JlVlTY SERVBCES C®!V!!V!lTTEE lVIEETIlVG lVIOlV®AY, July 21, 200, CITY HALL, IZ®®!11! 2 AT 5:30 P.lVO. PRESENT: Chair Councillor Carolynn loannoni -Mayor Ted Salci, Councillors: Jim Diodati, Vince Kerrio, Victor Pietrangelo, Bart Maves, Wayne Thomson, --- - Janice Wing and Shirley Fisher STAFF: John MacDonald, Ken Beaman, Todd Harrison, Alex Herlovitch, Jim Jessop, Geoff Holman, Denyse Morrissey, Dean lorfida, John Castrilli, Serge Felicetti, Marianne Tikky -Steno. GUEST: Steve Tokos - 515 Regina Drive, Burlington, ON L7S 1 L7 PRESS: Niagara Falls Review, Niagara This Week !V!!lVUTES It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci seconded by Councillor Kerrio, that the July 7, 2008 minutes be approved. REP®l~TS a) Presentation by Steve Tokos of Zen Ultra Lounge and Sushi Bar advised Committee that he is not affiliated with Prey Night Club. It is unfortunate that his name was included on a website but reiterates to Committee that he purchased the building on June 16, 2008 and has invested his own time and money in the building Mr Tokos advised that Zen is a multi faceted entertainment facility that would be used as a restaurant, bar and live entertainment venue The facility would be open throughout the day and night and he is also in negotiations with the Quality Inn on Ferry Street to lease the restaurant space for an Irish Pub concept in an effort to bring more people into the Main/Ferry area. Mr. Tokos has revitalized `C' class business districts into `A' class districts in Calgary and Vancouver and is looking to do the same in Niagara Falls Committee was in agreement that should Mr Tokos win over the Main & Ferry BIA the Committee would gladly support his business venture. It was ORDERED on the motion of Mayor Salci and seconded by Councillor Maves that the presentation be received and filed. Motion• Carried Action Recommendation submitted to Council July 21, 2008. b} BBS-2008-02 Niagara Falls Optimist Club, Dorchester Road Sign By-law Variance It was ORDERED on the motion of CouncillorThomson and seconded by Councillor Maves that the sign by-law variance request be approved Community Service Committee -2- July 21, 2008 Motion Carried Action Recommendation submitted to Council July 21, 2008 cj MW-2008-40 Rail Grade Separation Status Report It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo and seconded by Mayor Salci that this report be received for information Motion• Carried Action• Recommendation submitted to Council July 21, 2008 It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing and seconded by Mayor Sa1ci that Council direct staff to continue to monitor potential funding opportunities to implement this project or the relocation of the rail line through the City Motion Carried Opposed Councillor Thomson and Councillor Fisher Action. Recommendation submitted to Council July 21, 2008 d) MW-2008-45 Morrison Street Rail Grade Separation Alternative It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Mayor Salci, 1 that the Mayor contact the Federal Member of Parliament appraising him of the City's concerns regarding the length and number of trains traversing the City and, 2 that the City pursue the rerouting of the CN trains and staff come back with a terms of reference for an ad hoc committee on the matter. Motion: Carried Action Recommendation submitted to Council Juiy 21, 2008 SEW ~USI(VESS a) It was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing and seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that Staff investigate and report back on the Second Avenue residents' complaints. Motion• Carried Action Recommendation submitted to Council July 21, 2008 b) It was ORDERED on the motion of CouncillorThomson and seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that staff investigate weeds on Murray Street Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council July 21, 2008. Community Service Committee -3- July 21, 2008 c) ltwas ORDERED on the motion of CouncilforThomson and seconded by Councillor Fisher that staff investigate the Region tendering on the line painting contract at the Niagara Parks Commission. Motion Carried Opposed Councillor Wing Action Recommendation submitted to Council Juiy 21, 2008 A®J®URNMENT 1t was ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Maves and seconded by Mayor Salci that the regular meeting of the Community Services Committee be adjourned at 6:25 p m and enter into an In-Camera Session Motion Carried August 98, ~fl~3$ tom. ~~~~~-~~ ally CAN:1D Nis UVorship Mayor Ted Saki and Members of the Niunicipai Councii City of ~Jiagara falls, Qntario Members. PD-~o~38-71 Fie; ~'~~2~~8-7'1 ~a~a~e ~ Comm~:~~~a~ Btaitt~ing lmp~nvemes~t ~~~~ica#~ons C$~~~Gn~~12~~8 #~i~~~gfi~ CB&~1~='i'~J2~{38 fc~r a nurnbe~- ~# ~~sen S#ree# Prape~ies ovvne~ ~~ his#fl~-~c tVia~ara ~l~fl~t~eca ~r~ani) RBC(~1~11~E~laA~'~{31V; ~ Tbat Committee recommend approval of the applications for facade and Commercial Building improvement, subject to Historic Niagara meeting the fl®avntown Cll program requirements, inciuding entering into agreements +,vith the City and payment of ali outstanding property taxes on the respective properties 2 That the i~iiayor and Clerit be authorized to exeoute the grant agreements BA~KG~t~U~9I~. The City has received thirteen (~ 3) facade end Commercial i3uiiding Improvement Applications for buildings aiong Queen Street oyvr7ed by Historic ~i~agara The improvements to the buiidings are considered ltey to the revitaliza#ion of the flo,nrntoi+rn area In some cases, the improvements have been completed, while in others they are ongoing or +,vill start ~n the near future, The improvements that have been carried out to date have created a positive impact and a reason for optimism amongst undo+,vners and supporters of the Do+,vnto,,vn revitalization Appendix 1 illus#rates the locations of the applications ~,ppend~x 2 is a table h~ghlighking the property addresses, the -type of improvement, the total value of improvement and the amount of the eljgible grant. ,Appendix 2 .also recognizes hjghly visible properties wh~oh have large frontages and generally contain more than one commercial use along the frontage. These properties are el~gibie for a slightly higher grant. In order to be el~gibie for the f~oade or commercial buiid~ng grant, the +,vorit generally does not occur until after Council has approved the application and the o+,vner enters jnto an agreement }~rith the City In tl~~~i~sfiance, there +,vas some urgency to improve as many properties as possible prio~rto~Ft~~i~sting of special events flov~~nto+Nn Staff accepted the applications on 141ay ~1,~~2:008 and has been wonting with the applicant to obtain more ;.: L ~.~ ~ ~, av~: ~ _ :,~'~Y03'I+Li3?~ 7'Og'~tli~Y 1D SL'7"~~•dl~il' ~'{Ilfsl~111,72LtJ? . , :~ ComPlannling & D~e~elo mentmen~ .~ut~us-t .~ $ 2{JO8 - ~ - Pa-2Ofl~-7~ detailed price quotes .and clarification on the bids received from the contractors The City has since received further anformation from the applicant. The facade wrork on many of -the buildings has included ,~eav windo+,vs cleaning and parging of brick frontages, painting and ~e+,v signage Facade dra~iings for each of the properties are attached as Appendix 3 The structural improvements have included roof repairs, heating and a~rconditioning systems, plumbing and electrical \,vork to meet building and fire code regulations There are a couple of issues affecting the applications The first applies to applioations GB&Fl~-~4%g~ and CB&Fl~-g5/fl8 Although each application involves a distinctlyd~fferent looking building +,vith a relatively large frontage, the property ~s legally one parcel of land To be eligible for separate grants, I-iistoric Niagara should proeeed +,vith a severance of the property into fivo parts A second issue involves the subject properties being in tax arrears The program guidelines, that form the evaluation criteria, require that all taxes are paid in full Staff fans been working closely ~niith the applicant and the tax arrears remain as the only stumbling block to approval of the applications As .part of the program process, the appiicant carves out all the budding improvements It is follo~,ving the final inspectaora and assurance that all contractors have beer, paid that the requisitions of grant payments are made in this instance, the grants will not be provided until there is payment of all outstanding taxes coi~c~~ls~o~: A number of buildings have been improved by Historic i`~liagara and this has had a positive affect on the Do+,vnto+,vn and other Lando+,vners are no+,+~ making applications to impro~,ie their buildings It is important that the improvements and momentum that have occurred in the past feyv months continue to help create a strong and vibrant D~oj~vnto~,vn Unfortunately, the requ~rementthat ail taxes be paid h.as not peen met Through tills repor# it is recommended that Councal consider approval of the applications for Facade and Commercial Si~~ld~ng improvement but that no funds be provided until there is payment c~ all ,orop~erty taxes Recommended by° ~~~ 1 ~ t.~-~~ ~~ Ale, Herlovitch, Director of °lann!ng & Development Approved 'ey. Ed Du~lov~c, Executive Director of Community Seniices Respectfully submitted, - -- J~l~n 1VlacDonald, C~h~ef Adm~riistrative Dffioer .. _ B.Bolibruck ,4ttach. V•12008COUNCIU080818\PD-2008J1 Facade & Commercial Building Grants -Historic Niagara.wod F~cac~e ~nc~ commercial (Building ~mpror~ement Gr~n~ appl~i~~~ions. by Fti~~o~ric I~rag~i~~ ~ I -~_ r \ `,--~ -` ~-- , \ ~ ~\ I F I \_\` o _\ , ~ •' _ ~- ~ - i ~~ +~c~oo~wq ®,ma_ ®o:®oo~©c? asG+e~ea"~ ~. u~c o~a-e,:o :c~;a ~a ~: 1 i I ~ ~ (mot . ~ ~ ~ ,- ~ - , ~~ Ld'k+b ~ ~ t '~ t ,: ~ ~ - }: . ~,6 ,r I' i ~:I ~ ,450/Y 4515 QUEEN SI { { ~. ` ` ~ •~'x G a~ ,t~ I i i '', ~~ , " ; ~~ , ~ ~~~ .~I, CB+FIG-07 200 j. . ! C'~..:t,~ ~. :, ~ ~~ !~_ , _I I ~~ ;~~_~ _ ~ ,,. ~ 'sQa ~ ~ ( ~~' 1; ~ ! , ~~ :.rr~'-~.:._i:../ $ 4497-4501 QUEEN ST I~ ~ ~ ~- ~,. c, t;: .~ ~'~'4~'`~' i _ , `-~ s~ ~ ~`~ ~~ ~ ( ~ 4555 QUEEN ST ~~ '~ CB+FIG Ob/2008 ~ e,~„ ~ ' t , ~ m~ _!~ ..;, ! ~~ tt L I(- ~ ~ ~ ~ .. ---. c4 }-----_ ~~ ~ !'- -• '- }==:L , CB+F1G-08/7008 I~ -~ ~ '~ ~~__'~•~~_( ~ . __-. ~ ~. i ' ~ '~~ l___,F ~ .~ ., _~.~,~,,I t .- - ~_~,_ ~_ k0 < ~ < ,.~~ ,- ~ -~--- ~~ -- - ~ PARK s. ~ 4321-4337 QUEEN ST ' ...~. ,, - PARK57 ':h _ ' ~ I _~, _ ni.(Ta ~ ~ I-1 ~ .~,. ', ~~rl X r~ ~ t `,. ~ ,^ ~-1-i (;--',.%`~` ~_. 4559 UErN 5 f :; ~ ~ Hir;, ~ ." ~.' 'z CB+FIG-OS/2008 3' `~ ~~ ..f ® • I o 008 L `~,iT1~; ~` t -tt:D1 QutEN s~ ~ ( ca+r 9/2 ~ ~, ~ _ -, _ 3. ( ; . ~ ' '"" ~_ - ~~~3 -`: 1 ,1 Cts+FIG-1OJ2008 `~.. :.- ,~+ _ -T ~ o ~~ ,-1 _ ~; ~/ :, a ,~ ~~"~' atX~ `}•y;MAPLFSr'~ _ l- i y~ 1 f ,j,i' .~ ~ti I ,1~ ~`~c ~~~~_ :~.~S;ni ~?. ~ rn {{ ~, ~.~ I.~.T f ^~ k ~m...~ ,..®/ ~ ~, OUE,.N;ST ~ -- ~~~ >:~ ~ ~~~ T 11 ,j -f_~ C: i I ~si' .i.,.~„ 4400 QUEENS ~,~-' ~ ~`_ .,~; :~ _ ~~ ~ ( ~ ~/ 4614 QUEEN 5l 1 }¢ ~ ~ r-;' ~:; ~. Ct3+FIG-16/2008 ~ ~ '`e' t ^~'< L a _ .__.-_ ~. ` t ° ~~ / :. ~< CB+rIG-11/~0(~ ~ I ~ , 4- ! ~ C ~ j ~~ ~ ': - -- _f f FYI , .-- ~r' t/ ~;.. t -,.t„-g. ... ~ ~ ~ I i~ ~. ~~. ~---_~ i ~ _~f >. D t i ~. _. w ~ ~- ~, ` ~r--I~f " ;~ --~ ~ h. (: t ~ ~ ~ 4424 QUEEN ST ml q I. ~l~ ~0i ;,~~ ~d, ~~ rd ~ ! ' ~ ~.,~ ~ i _,~ 45I_ QUEEN 5T ~t ' •..~ ~ CB+FIG-15/2008 ! ~ °. ` p ~` , ~~~s ,,.HURON ST~ ~ ~- L ~ :?~CB+FIG-12/200$ ~ ~ ~ > ~ o~oc ra.c~ ®c~ a, ~ ~ ' -, ~' „, HURON ST -±. , --~ .„,n ~ *s :. --' i+ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ "! ;~ ('"I-~ =+-+26-4434 QUEEN ST ~!~ i ~, - -~~-- r~[: ,,,,~ t ~~~ ~~. ~~~ •i~-i ~~`~:~_~ "~ ~';,~ ~~( ~~~ ~---~ ~ _ CB+FIG-14/2008 ! ~, w ~ ~T ~ YP,? f ! ~ I .~ ~ i'. !! ~ -i. m a ~~.°--~--(-'~ 4436 UEEN SI ~' ! ~ --~--~ ,~ ~i _~ t S ~~~'."ji ------ Q~ ~ - ` ~ ~ _.:~.; ; - ~' ~ , ~ry ,y, ;;4 m - Q~' CB+FIG-13/2008 b ` ! ~ , ~ t~' ~~ -- j ~.s;•:t'~~ ~, ra.,f ' hex - ~-... oc~©®oaeoamoe,macec~o®.a ooor~r~eacoo~ ,-MOed2I~N5T oU~ ~ u~"~~H~"S, ~ : ~ -s- -r' I ~' Imo- ~ ~ I ~ ` Y1 ~._.. II ~ ! .~„~ ,,. ,~ ~ubjccti Parcels ~~ ~- ~ I -' L-.- -- ~/(/~/~.~~~-,- ' " ~ ~,<p ~~ ~~~ ":t n• l I 1 ~~:,~~~ K-G~r~ AilOWanCc I I ._~ i_!__ ~. ~ . ~..L,.. _ _._ ~_-' ~---- _ _. _ _ ~,--- ' F.~ I __, ~ ._ ~ 4 - - - - r_ it i. _ - - - - _ PfU13crI.y ParCciS ci_LS5i __ ELLISS (~ ---~ , x,rJxi''~rF }y, Downtown Communit Tm roven-~ent Pro ec~ ,4rea _~ ! L F .. _~.:, ~:~ ~ .;.~,._~,.~~:~ 3 i. Nrs - ~ -- ' y d '.. ~.. _ ~ ~ ~ ~ K:\GiS_Requests\2067\Custcm\lneernal\Flanning\~tP\Gowntown_CIP.map Summary of Grant Applications Received From ~Iistoric 1~1ia~ara A~alication # Address Improvement Value of Improvement **Ilighly Visible Grant I'ro a Eligibility *CB&FIG-04/2008 4333-4337 Queen St. Facade $29,520 ,~ $14,760 Building $18,580 $9,290 *CB&FIG-05/2008 4321-4327 Queen St. Facade $31,170 ,( $15,000 Building $18,950 $9,475 CB&FIG-06/2008 4497-4501 Queen St. Facade $29,405 ,~ $14,707.50 Building (New) $20,460 $10,000 CB&FIG-07/2008 4507-4515 Queen St. Facade $20,130 ,/- $10,065 Building $34,370 $10,000 CB&FIG-08/2008 4555 Queen St. Facade $19,638 $9,819 Building (New) $31,150 $10,000 CB&FIG-09/2008 4559 Queen St. Facade $25,020 ,( $12,510 Building $25,110 $10,000 CB&FIG-10/2008 4661 Queen St. Facade $16,950 $8,475 Building (New) $28,780 $10,000 I'fl _~ -2- CB&FIG-11/2008 4614 Queen St. Facade $12,520 $6,260 Building (New) $16,988 $8,494 CB&FIG-12/2008 4572 Queen St. Facade $31,640 ,T $15,000 Building $22,340 $10,000 CB&FIG-13/2008 4436 Queen St. Facade $19,140 ,~ $9,570 Building $31,900 $10,000 CB&FIG-14/2008 4426 Queen St. Facade $29,860 ,~ $14,930 Building (New) $21,850 $10,000 CB&FIG-15/2008 4424 Queen St. Facade $32,355 $10,000 Building (New) $20,550 $10,000 CB& FIG-16/2008 4400 Queen St. Facade $30,590 ,~ $15,000 Building $18,950 $9,475 Total Value of Work to Total Grant be completed: Eligibility of $637,916 the work: $282,830.50 * Applications CB&FIG-04/2008 and CB&FIG-05/2008 are legally one (1) parcel of land but have been considered as two highly visible property applications. A recommended condition of this grant, is a severance of the property into two parcels meeting all building and fire code requirements. ** Highly visible properties are downtown properties with larger frontages and generally contain two commercial uses and eligible for slightly higher facade grants (maximum $5,000). s:\COMMUNITY\IMPROVEMENTPLANS\DowntownlApplications\2008\CB&FIG-04.2008 to CB&FIG-16.2008\Summary of Grant application.wpd X333-4337 1 7~ac:ant ~1t;t~i_.i.ri}± ;r•. (1~= i1Vi~'i-dC1VEiVIL=i~dT~ I hls tuGitdt; la a 3 a[[ncy laudmnlh Uulidlny C~n1Nlo[cU lu a IJyh bl~tu~ibii dtylo. II im Vrty I~nmdncm bU11(11Ry IIl tF1C liVlG dluB Jllii 911Jlilii b:, ce118b111L81cd (u Ita ul{yiui:l uNpaBfia~[ac. A liir;GR ilniVctSi(y i'1Urbssot IS h) Lt In (Ilc yluu[W YlUUi a{)aUc ah»1y 11U[ a nuuib~r u4 sinU~lu~. stlour r~riw uresliFL)!a ..;:., .>,. .. I llllllcb, IlS ul: ;]flit rii~i(E yUU(1 51CJnUU61U U61UW CUi nIGd •Nlicla 7 nbw . 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Uc(al li - _ .. ~_ I I ___ I l°~11`~'!~~C;~1 _._._._--` _ . ---------~-__.. .-_.__ 1. { f, t . 4 ' ri -[ [. ; i( t {lit! o , f. ;-+!-'I!:k jf - rc.iy ti.... v I \~ I i CB&FIG-04/208 1. 4321 Vacant SCHE{)Ut_~ vt iMf=KOvEi~~lv-~ S I fii~ raS:ade is 2 uaditti,nal Victorian tasaa wtlich nas bccrr i;u+ii~rlata+y t.ainCad. ~ i;Z ~iindlllafk taS:aUc IbllUtfcJ to tit i~IlatillllcfEU tiilnlalHy 18'.uifdut) the (3',.G~b IG is unyhial turu~. ~fiORT ti:Rf,r U~'(:t2Alil=~ ~_1r~; :!'dr r;-1~.: ~ acar, repair and nrakc yuud uisNiay wtuduws tun 8r:ist needs. Add traditiinial signboard irl ulywoud and add laiscd t;hallnGl IGttcty. s t'ui trarrla around signboard gnishcd u, dark ntnch ytc} ~ .Add display wlnduw styi rage paint alt trims, details and duuis with calow5 as shuwu ,, UPPtR t=ASC1A tNID ~"ERtVi lhhFr~CVEPr5EN7.~,~ ~~'"' 6. Install a pr6ssed rnet&I cuuucc tintsnad In silvbi. 7 Ct~errdrally Chan antis back taseia ar,d;epoint -,+'icks ts. Insi811 uaw upper wlndt)vu trances to daik t,rowri 9 Add a tinrsh2d },iywood stye wlih raised crr8uucl fetters 1U. Aud a signboard conucc un top ut siyr: timsh~tl ni uavy blr,a.~y" 11. install awni+rg as shuwr+ as upiionet, ttrrishtd rrr navy btu NER FA4ADi= NItD 7ERFN lMPR~VE>ViFN7S =. +: ~ -1 r ?--'= ,v + I~. Paiid disNiay tvir+dow ruuHtu+±s dark bruwu as Ncr uc~tyri 13. Remove and install tiew Cradltiunal sl~i;l duuis with 1tS " ktck ;,tint! 14. Ar[isUtenaut requires to unptuvc ;ilsplay wlnduw apa~a ib. Add ttorltontal wlirduw urulllutt hntstrcd In da+k Uruvvu 16. Repair attd nraka yGUd lower bulkhtatl w1Ur urfyluat buckwurh i _ ._ Uta<td/ Itr,;,nl lr;rU::r:Allvu I CJILUtI'i, it G4rt i ~ci+ 16: ~ ~ CO~t 1`I~ ry~ O`.. _~__-__-_ Lu`lal~ I rrtl. Jf pl. If.l2r Ell r~,.~LC .hLS E~iic~- ( ~::u11U Vic __ __ __ 1r( _..... .._ _^ }1 OIlE I:EQI - I... i,E2 ~~ ~ iIr - - --_ __... _ i I ! pal. iyy.ea r~o Lc', ~. c. F Io~A UcCE1 l: I I- / ~. .. '( 1~ ~: ' ~, ~~£~yy ---__- ! . ~ ~ .r ~_. ~ . , ~~ 1.4497 The Secret Ptace SCHEDULE I his tayadte Ise 2 storey quakily bulldlny coulplcted In a style u,odelna style. !t is very pr~rninent buiidino !::.h~ cats alZa end Should t)c lahebllitated to its original appenrar:•..~ a v,. pn,~lde: a u,nul rlou, yallely space for an HNUI artlSL o: ,;~:..,,,,:;,,,, SHOR7 TERM UPGRADES 1 UUIi[e, tlx Up antl li,aKo yvut] s+ynuuaiu LcIuW GUn?Il;e Whcrc a clew Slynboard Is leywled lustatt F'JC ui t,Iywoal slynboard with IalSdd Channel Iett6rUly CUIGW (U Uc uIIVe yi6til u+ a111S1 Chusen Culuw 2 Fix and Gcan winduws and wulduw ilenleS slid ylesS doors .S UlWeftake CIealLuy and Inahllcnfin%ti Ui Iiillrt fa4ade 4. Clean uppeJ storey windows UPPER FASCIA MID i ERM In9PROVrMENTS 5 (,I1enllCdl Clcdli anti It:pulnt all upp%i fe5Ua bnck5 6 Fix Cornice pefepel i,n the teSGle fa(;cue anu paint ul ullvc yrecl I 7 Fix ur install uew window nwllials in wiilduw iiames rot eu winduwS 8 Rapamt signbl;urd WI (":It:@ i,llve yieen 9 ;itld a I?aw slgl?bu~id CuuSll uUtsd tit plywUUd wllh Bbule, naw IaI5t3i? channel letters hnwt~ed w anuyi,a yuld with yooserieCK ilyhnny 10. S+ynbuard Iv De paln(tli Irl n)!d t;lemc WIJW ur (rcltCh y+cy LrJ'rdcR FACADE MIU 1 ERM 1MPKUVEMEN 15 11. Make yUUd, tIX allu paint S(ccl brniuuW Oarrlt5 9114 CUWpltac `Nui(1vV1S. r~i~ irinC3::~n illulliun~. 11. Remove and install new steel a aultiunel uuurS with 1 tS " klch panol i 4 ; i3 Add window InWlions to msul wulduws es shuwn 14. Add bCICk pil8Jlt15 and alUl Ic yuUlnS un I,IIe5lcrS l ti. Upgrade side Cou?els ut tha luwel sluielrunt level 16 It61)IUVC tulFht aJ Sldll ly aril) atltl II)CIaI VI WUVd b6~b ial ll:IJ jf=Y'l1. }lye': hl ;% _'hlr j'inJrlti;~ ;~Y, `,J V r'~n~:e ~l t :. t_ P'l ~::>,u ! c, r'!1~ ' ,~ s ~_ -_______ ~ OUJi~it/ ItCrilli-.:;1 U'11::f iull oU1LU.! IF J_i I 1 i lir .C r.-! t. ~F IlS ~ ._ _ _ ~5'_. V.__-__._. _ .LOIaI uU. Gf _t lul c, c~i.. . BLS cnicr I - ._..- ._-.--- _._.,_.. _ _%tie .Fri„ril,~ .•~. r!1Uf1c ,Rcy, i CutC Ft .c .. ..t.. r.... ----- _.._ _._ I ij 1 i:.y~ ::J~.. 1_ - IOCk t:0. __ __ _ -~ - - ++ ~,la~ d.QF~ ~._ ....._ is IU:.A Uciul IY 1,01 ~ -, 1'c~ ~___ - --- r i C ~~tl` r vA r~ll/LU~~.J S~HEDU~E ~F :MPftO~,~E1VIEfd7S la tayade !S a 2 storey style n-4dcnlo bulldlny whial Is yuud cuuUluun the most pan. It wilt provido uiehi flour yatlery apucc ar n~, Jaralro. IuR7 TERM IMf'i20VEMENTS U[IIIZe, tlx up dntl n12Ke yuod 3lynbuaW end Install hiy^ yuallly pIyWUUd U7 pldSllC sly+.,tiUaitl call ulUUnl Chcunel lcllcts oGGlifdlliy [u artist ieyuiiamants i ix I~pdir and paint wnuco uittltunl Utcnte eulow iJtldelTdke Ch6filiCal CI6on1i1y, IepUlnllny alul wdlulcudnCc i,l cunt ra4ade. FOwt:! wash tral[ tllkil ailUduct wdya ui pall~w TER FASGiA MID TERM IMPIiUVEMEN7S Undtliake i;henucal deauuly, tcpuu«uly dnJ utenn6nhlil:e ut trait id~,ade ' f2Bl:oYai Ur lnstall OEW tfditi6S m 6xlStlny whttluw upcnings In Cfbdw Make good silo upytada wilx7oW rtoolls dt)uve windows Add S new signboaitls i,un~U'ut;l6tl of Ucdli;tl pigvvuud, tdWctl PVI: Ittleit8 aid yuoseneck Ilytilluy, finished lit yuW Ibltcl5 alid cubdp uluc liaChytuwlll JWER FA4ADE M!D f rRM fMPRUVrMEN I a Atld I'.@W slynUUcW COI Oicd uilisU u~lcJ ul UodlctJ rrUUJ J Install SII481 itlSplay window u-uillUliS dad InUntlliS Illilshctl Ili I'Vl~ u1 pGlWhbd s[ccl a5 t,cl d631yu. I itCnIUVB al io ina'tdll 3 I ~dw ~lbcl t, ddllluttal dvu, b ~wltit I tf " hlih panel. ( I I Adli oo[icnal awnu:y canuplcs as ,n.,wl ~ , 1 l r`' ~\',_. ,. .1.11.,.. I' ', l~i1C , ;. t, r. '-`' -- - - Il, ., 4k/ I~Y,i.lt, :a'l':!lhl SvHl Ut blob. I .:i - ~ ~c~_t t I'.. _~ ~1.'.. -/~ .__-._. _~.i uCa i- I IfU 4i ai .~,lei<Sl- we+licc -__ ---. _..._. ~. i --.::wtidT ~--ti:•. ® (r~N 0.9~~~''....1~V f ! t~~~li 1. S~i-iFC~;i_E OF i~r~it'RG~-~IViEi37S This fayade is a style moder--C rront which has 4een tcitally aa-elarleteJ with a stucco finish. The faCada requires n total restoratior-. t=AGAUE FRONTAGE 1. Remove ell stucw tUUSiI eud undalpliuwiys tru-n upper end lower fascia. Z. Ratnave CxisUny siynayC, storefront styntualU slid I tic Mews siyn. 3. Remove' unprutesswnal' slynayC ylapWcs flung wulduws UPI/ER FASCIA ~. CherillCal elean, repute[ and ieyiuut uliylnal brick tascla ter 1 5. Install a pressed metal curnlce atony Claire parapet hnlslled iu cub8lt blue. 6. Add stone quuuls grid wuliluty hoods ebuvC 2 uppei Tuley winduw~ 7. Add a new' Mews" conslru~tbit of treated plywood, lalsed t VG ICt[els dnd Gooseneck liyhtiny, tinisiied in yutd Icet wllh i;ubelt DIuC backyruuud LOWER FACADE y. Add wood Signboard curnlcc wllh ple~~cd liict6l 1lasluny tl In wbali Woe it).Add Square and rcctanyul8l stone yuuins ui pilasters. 1 t .Arid naw Stynboard cunstruiaed ut treated plywuuil and raised channCl t'Vl: latte~s (tenenW w pluvide siynaye ) 12 IIISiail tixi;-tl tre8tad flfireylcss cloth awiiiny~ bCluw siyiiGuaid i/ lip ~uUalt Woe. 13 Install dark sdvel yrey display wlilduw mulliuriS and nurnUns nnlSllcd In PVC ul pulisheri steel as per dESiyl ~ .+; .1 i_ j; +,f,iyf:%t:..'JI-~- jai . ry'V1lIN WWWW ,An~t7 . - --_ _~_ IUti R/_ Iff'I, I'ru r II ~: IDUILL'1';( _-iii _ I I l;'~[r -t ~•.e hIS_~~~ 1 __ 1~r7t'• tYU1~AY' __. .vial ____ ___. -.I'HV.gf nl ii.l ci ci: ~ .nU_c~.tct~ 1~ ~_ _.._. _..._-____ _.__.~_ ' __ I:I~Ulie _F.Clll I -~G:i Or ._S _._... .__. _ .~.. .. .. .U~y~ _J~1. __.____ . _ ~ 1 1 ~..,~ - f , __. .. __ _. _~.. ... _... -_ _. . .. __ ~_._ .... __ __. t._ ,.G Li) 1 <~, uct of lS ._ h1ay zc ~ c C~~FI~-t~~/20C~~ ~..-~.9 .~ ,, c~, '.; , 'i i:l ~ _ < <.. ,. eta;: `' ~. ~:~f'v, . . ' j i EI f 1 ~. sau~au~E o~ i~p~ov~~n~rvrs 1'hls ta~ade la a styta ntudel na ft ont which Itas Caen patntad anU well provWe a metn "oar yellety apaca tur artist Chilstopher Paw. SHORT 1"ERM UPGRAUtS 1. UIIIIZe. llx Up cap :ita~b yuuU bux II[ ~lyii ha111C 8np iuatall hlyh yuell[y plywood ui plasU~ siyubuald cnd utounl t:hannet IelCEts ca:ordirty [v aN5[ ibl•uu einer:h 1 rIX olio upyrade wllipuWl cltp witlpUW it allictl vi lltb iablc5tuly wlapu•a ctrUVc trpnf duuls iu3[all I new wiilUuw pent. i Undenake Cleefuuy cnd ulclut6naat;c Gl tfunl Ib~,:eda UPPER FASCIA MID fERM ttnrROVEMENTS 4 keppinl dnU Icpau 4 bucks uu upper la5ulc 7 Install & pfe33eU iaelel ;;UnilCb Cluny ci rtiie Naicpel hnl~haU la Jolk :c,i 6 Clean dune yuuino et sidEwalk 1ev21 7 Apd d new 5iynbpaftl t.unslr uclr:d ut lieatcd plywvup. ialsl5p P'~ll: Icitc:~ cup yuuSenat:k Ilghllny, tlnlahcp In ~GIp loaf wlUt da:k lep bct;kywu~~u LOWER FACADE MIU TERM tMPROVEMENfS tl. AJp new slynbua:p wudcc ~unaliuaed of lteolcp wulip y in5[811 dcih Itd Ulapley WIf1UUW atUlllua5 en4 uwldhls finlSncp lu I"ri, „i NuhShcd Slecl as pa UcStl~u 1U. f2dniUVe aad Install ucw ~[cel tr aplltuuai Juui wlln Its kli:h pea@I ( I ~ " --- - - IG~:I,~t/ I-i:,.ri t~: - -- - _~TI(I IcU1!ttlr.~ ! ,_ - - ~~ ~ (ir~ l0n 5t _ - __ - - t _ , nu ,, r ; l <:.: ~ , .~~~ .__~. ~~IVIC : ~ I L y 'c t~ ~: c~ LJ. ,~.C 1, Uc ~. o: I. `~~ h>.J qtr,./-'tan r, yt~riitA%~t=, ,.a, '~ ~. ~ ~'. ~i lt;i il~~~ ~ y~ ~.r , I " ~.,.. ~ r J ! i 1 i r i ~~sat 1. Capture SCHEDULE OF l1~PROVEIVIEN7S TMa taysUe fs ~ atylo +nodenie bufldb+y constsuc[td os DiiCi< ar,d in i;xcellem condition. It fits with the chaff actal of (wean 5t. and should be :dSlOled WI[h n2LV CG3u1cU~ delall3 [U add GhufaC(a+ UPt'E12 FASCIA MIU I ERM IMPKUVEMENT~ 1 Fullsh upyfeu6 ~UII'th:d UT J(Ulla ai:d ~Onlpldtt In yrty '~ F2e0WVe olU UlOwli Stall i;laddli+y limn UNIJCI tSSi:ia 3 h@nJOvd idSld2nlial owuly twin ~ecoud stuiey wuwuw 4 Add liaw plywood myn wile IducJ chdnn2l liatais a5 Shown 5 Add narrow cai:upy dwnil:y over wu ldow (uNtwudl j O I,IlbiulCdl :.Ican bili7k ;nC! itpUlnl OINt:k FA5~IA M!t) 7EKM IMPhiJVEMENI a JlynUUdid yl dl.lnic tU lullow c:llSl Ui and 'and lnculc ~ F hIISh vaiutluw ti alnaS li: Slival dull tn~lUda ululhUna dn~l liwl dUla y Laaaii Dnl;k I,dasld:s along boiu rb~.ada es sh,,wr: tU Chan lower 51u16(rurd wuwow Uu161icdd I 1 h~IliiSll (! ~ :iuul itY Sloel l dll dal:u I vrllll a h:+.h I~a:lcl IL. 1 Icon luwal IAIdStoi UaSc aluny fiuUl alcvaGJu ..:_ ~~ _ . ~~. .~ _; ` ~ ~ i tl r ii . ~, ,,,,. : n . _ .. .. 4; i -- ~..: ~- ~. _- t ~ }_ r ~ _~ - _ _- _ _ ' c - " _- _ - - e l~ftUPOS,F;li E1~EV~'! tUN FyA~'AD~ liVl1'l~()V~1VlE::N`t' 1't~( )1~~~"~1~ _ _..._ 1:1c:5 .._. .. __ . . ._ _ _ ..____ _ I ._ ___ ___.__._ _... ~ ., __ UUN[k! 1[r7HN1 l14FANFW 11t)N ._. -. 13llll.UlNli 1Ni'UkP1.91 _ _. _ _' 1UN _ bt NEr<RL IUMI•ItN!~ c phJn4 -_ r+,r.Y~l. 'i+ .___. ._ .LuCbl~ ,IVU.uh SL.- 4 .Inlc:"cil- nll N1Wi:e tlul la lJsc _.___ _- _ _ _ _____~__..,__._ ,AD:Enl ec `.c Ic _ r._._....._. - -- ___.. ___. __ Pl'ioriry yhun2 .keyr.~ ~ .105[ Pr.-S Ls~:L . Ulu y+ aJC - I ik NU. _ _. ~~Ij`+ 7+: 1~„4 BtuCk 1~cC of 1: ---...___ _._ -. .~ r ~~~~~ . _ c~~tF~~-~ oi~~~~ ,.,1 sr i { +3; ~:::'-~1 i '-fit ; did %+ a;, i ., :. r ~! ':~ `_'~, ,111 ~l ~.i ~'; t~~~rt: . ~! ! E , ~ 1~?, q 1. rELCRO SCtiEt3ULE OF tNit~ROVEI~Ei~~"S 7 hly f21C1udc 18 a 5tbul sTyl6 fnudtinb hfinl wllh glebb an4 rilbel pnntla no:.e w01 (NUVIdo u ut9fn fivOr ~~SGa tUr h Cafd yn116+y. 5HUR7 TERM UF'(s12AUt~; 1 Uniizo, hx up auC1 :oaks yuod slynbuad batuw cu(+itcb wnert ylass Halal 15 u11551ny tnslell piywuOd O+ I~laslll. olyuCNa(d a: +d iflUUill Chanutl Icltc+s aulillulily W alllsl fB1~Ulft;nl@MS 1. Fix and laaan wlitt]uws naU WlnduW hau+tb ul 11 +t Clc+tslu+y wlt~UUw3 aGUvc OOItf dt)l)1. J. ~JlldBflaka 21ea1tlny antl utalltlcflSnCc of llUnl IhQaUc. 4. fC2{i18CE N'CUd NBNaI Wlth ul lyil+al ylaSJ tGi It+c bUlktlaoU aUUVC fGxil olcVallun, UPr;=k FAJCIA MID I ERM 1MPROVEMENI S 5 InSlell a NrtsSBd u1Zlai t'.undCa aluny adtrc gala{>cl (1n13Gcd lu Sllvc+ 6 Claa+ p3tai5 3i4d :!I(L'IUw l:cu+cs W+ all wlUduw~. i. Add a naw S:'yti~Uafd GJ:lSiiuulcil uillbalad plywUUd, +alscd YVI: latlc+s anu 3uust;ile(:k i7yflUlly, f11115htd Ili alllsl5 ci:ulCC Ui Wluuf LUWER FACADE MIU PERM IMF'RUVEMffN7y b Meka yUUd, hx 5[eel wluduw i+a:ncS. 9 K2f11Uva and Install ncW slczl lradlUtii:al l1UU: vvilh I tt ~~ l111h Ise: +tl I I ; - - ----._ -.:."_~li;,' ~d/ i .;,u ! i(irr'.i:111.i I cull! l--I~ --~ -- + I--- .~i _1`I %f~-- --" _ _ lac:! I uu r - i -----" --- _ , , ~ -- ~ :,t~, ~: _._.___. __-- I .arle ~ Fricri'., t , ~, _.._ I v t --- r~t,~ ~~ 1~~ i i •t ~~ ~.- ~ ~~ -.--- -____--1-._ 1~~:---~~ : -i_ '~ v ~. C.1``VY~ `k~ t v11..+ ~. ~572'~acant ~~HEDULE OF IIViPROVEIUiEiV75 I hla facadtr la a I f V.rey cui!diny wtCl1 vortical PVC 31d10y wtllth hi UadI0006) In r18Wre. It WI!I ~,fOV1tStl a fuein 11CGf yallEfy apaca fur en HNDI Spiel. SHORT TERM UPGkADt5 I. Ufll¢c and lilak@ a NlclaLlli;elcd plyWU(xt SI~JtI fral'ne antl nlJunt Chauilia IcilBiS aiA.ald!n9 to auist ieyultenlants 2 fix slid ultyladb lvu,duWS ty addtny wuiduw nlullwns 3 UnddlTakd Gcaninfy autl nl6ilitdnance ui trout tayadc and ndd winuuw dlSplaya UPPER FASCIA MIL' TEitM IMPROVEMENTS 4 RCl!ali!I Clatltlhly Lu nikl UwWn Wllh ullVC yiecll l:unlK:6 and 11 lu IS 5. Insiali a praased rnatal wruiCe clOny antile parapet tinuhcd !n ullvo ylocii b. Clean SlOnc ! CUOClcIE vrUi I. al lYld bulKlicad 1ev21 7 Adtl a new s;ynbuartl wns!iul;ted ut ((Baled plywuuu, raison I'VC lauds and yousencck hyhuny, Tinlshad in ds!K yfey ut Hunter ylcclr tl Hdd VBITIC81 pllcSlrlS C.dllpleted lii ~bik lfBliih ylcy as Slu.wu LOWER FACADE MID TERM IMPROVEMENTS 8. Add 118w SlanbGald cuuili;t cuf!sGucldd ui ueelcU wuu~ Ita Install silval window mullions ,nd ~iwnuns tird5hcd Irl V'VC ul NoitStiCd Slecl ea pBr JeSlyn. i t RoilTUVe and (natal( neW sloBl ltadiuuoal diUUl wl[h lh " hlck Irmrcl (I t 1L Add opllunal aWnhly S Shuwll %~~ `i :9l=~ ' _' l~» ~i iVb:4r,v I :%I _ r:s _ - --___ _----_ lU~!'_:2/ iEr;;:ul f::i v:?r•t:.I l~rt loUllLl_,; l;.r:~a,..i l~Itl ` = ~ ~ phor~ _ `- - - - ~ -- -- -i j ~~7 -c-.f-~_ .___._.. .__.__ ~ ~u~61- ~ 17U. Vf St. :~~e+.l pnCnB „q LSci,i cc ul iu.l'SC- r __ _ _. ~l>•I~ I . F GU;te . M.c7i ~t 1. f i 5--- r,_ __ _ ._____~._~~_.._.___ I t,,t. _ ulyr .:u1- 1 -_ ..~_ _._ ____ ..._ . _ . _._ 11_1.1:,: ci I__~._ ilk lib. _.. ._ _ _ . c1Jik llcl al IS -.__.__-._._ . Inlc, 2il~ Pr ~i~it,~-.~.-- J~ ~~~`__.. ___ ~~t3t~~~i~ ~/~~lf~ E F-ce:l: ~~c,v~::.: ''^ / L t~.u!a;;;Yr r c a lr3~a> t 1. SCHEDULE Uf= fiI~PRUVE~IEfrt7S This faS.ddn is a style mouo:ne uoni which hras btron palu(oa and will pruvtdo a main t'loor galtory dpdc~t tul artla[ Rick JackslnLi. SHORT TEf2M UPGRA~E~ I UIIIIIa, rtx Up and mahc yutN7 IwX II[ Slyn hdnla auJ Bialall Itlyh yuallly plywood ur plasUC SlynhJard and nlOUnl channel latFblS au:uldlny li) artistieyuiranlauts ?. Remove and Inane yCn,d Iwlltunlal t)IICk ,uldler i:uw sa aouve wlndow5 3 Undenaka ciaaning and nlaintenani:a of aunt IaS;adt ~. Kelrtave carpaF and Install hard tiuuh flouring In wlnduw areas 5. Undenake i;leaililiy and maul[enarn:a ut an[rancd punicu flour UPPER FASCIA MIU 7ENM IMpROVEMEN l'S o Re{wlnt and nopaurt bucks uu uppar ta~cia. / IoS[dll d plcaScCl nlisla! winke alaly anllro palatial flnldhad ii: Iiikl -~ yiacn. 8 Chem,;al claan window hi,i;i!s abu'va windows. y Add a new SiynGUard cvr:aUUC,ttd of uraied plywood. ,ciscJ IwC Ialtals and yi;usaliai;k tiyhtiily. funshad iu y0id Idat w¢h and yiecu Lackyluwld IU HtlJ naw ilynboold cinulCO curisUUtaaU Ui treated wood LOWER FA~AOE Mlt) TERM IMFRUVEMEN 1 S I1 hu[all sliver display wlnduw niullluin5 anti inunlhrs IInlSlled u: I'VI un t,ullshad steal as liar doslyu. 12 RalTluve and Install new steal UcdlUUUaI tluui witi~ '1N "Rick Uautl t I ) 1 J. Install flaw ti id111110nyal ililG; Iu upstolls Wl(h klCkpbi Ic! ~~AC.'A!)L=;1MY'hUV ~'Mr~N"1' ~~k(.U1 t1t."~' u.1nt5_ _. _ - ----- --~- __. ~~ _ UWr+c 12/ I u_tHN I _ Adf - ,hOnt ~=L . -- - -- .~- ._._ __ .Lu..al 2,ISnC phuut __ .HUacnitt~ --' -- phone . Ktttl'. U.1 L r.: C i~t:ui~us>=i~ [tvii~t;~~vr_~1v~11•~r~T :. 6U1LIi1Nl• 1Nr•UHMHI FUN ISENEtitiL i.UMlgEnt_'. ,IiU.ur SC. .l;,i tl'C3~ .tlu114 ll_c _ _ __ ,_ _ _, :Celt .hfll:flC~- I OCX NU. $IUCn Uct al is t:U b aJc- r: tr _ __ __.__._ _.. _ _._. _ .. l'RiUI'(~SED 1/1_~~'r1 t'luN ~~~ ....a..-,,., _ x; ^® "~~ ~ / J r (. air ~~~nnw ~~ ~ Ir.'[ ! :d"ti' C' L/.l1J t1tCf 'v ~ /Lc.%1 ' 9 i CE3~~1G-13/2003 t~r'IVL~I~) ~u% 1. INendy's SCi;Ei7iJLE OF IMf'ROVEMEN~fS This tagade has received s vinyl srdDty [acallit. Thfr vinyl sidihy can ba retained In the sh:,ri tot;d but s~tauEd ba cftangeti in the long term. Tha facade >ihould be III:jdO.Od by adding mirror Cu5111a1ir, iulG.Jv~~<ieM3. 1[ hae a leiye nWilbef Ji rcniel apartments and provides a i@Sldeirii:ai bilCilur In the area. UPPER FASCIA MID TERM IMPRuYEMENTS -:7(7,v,;1 "I_ r ? Install a pressed metal wnut:e riashiny finished ur hunter yteell i -• 7ttf5"iy 2. lrstali neW vinyl wirrdtws with niulliuns nnisn~d In hunter yiecn. -(1=tty(.~ (~ 3. Remove upper iasda waterfall canui;y awning and insult a new slunbuard iarrrpleted ut dark glean wittl roso ac~ant c0lOws in derails 4. irrstali a signboard t:ornice finished in hunter yraal as shown ~. Add a new signboard with ~~ised channel slynaye letteany. rY=IJ1iG ;~ rtt 46~ rvr ~~.' i,~'A/I':; :U t.OWER FASCIA MID PERM IMPROVEMEN I'S t :t %~r(•NI >~ri; ~4"~'' ti i;hanye pilasters un luwar iasaa and paint wnh tradidoual hwxtl yr6cn ~ r r-~~ fL .:OlUtir IO pfOVide COIIUaSt WIUi OUidf fascia details a - ` / itiSiall StOfeffOnl display WI'1~UW nIUN16nS a5 Sht)Wli ~.~t `~.+ -.~ ~ P~~~~~ t3 Linish wv~daw frames in dark brown and urclude mulliuns and mwitlu, I -- -_ - 9 Add (4) steel doors finished in dare brown as shown + t, ' - ..j -- tU. Add alas undemead~ the stcreiront w+in]aws hmsnod in dark brown. '~ ~ ~ i; ! 1 l Add fascia wall ttles un iett side of bulldmy finished in trench grey euluw I ' ~~I _ __ 12 Add 4 pilasters betwean storeLants, nnished rn a high grade wGUJ, ! + 4 ~ ' ~~ painted hunter green arrd with a pedunenl ~ 13. Tnls building i; !il goad wndition. basically, and shuuld ue r.;Omplctbd ur ~ ilt ~' a priority basis and nut in Ule sh~rT fatal. r ~ ~ - - ~ _ i A .>:~riV(t~/?l-=1 rc.l,'_'~r4 G~ t:r:~ ~~-r y r%.l;-Ir s -, i.Hlti:Lf'~.rx' ~Gv t LG LMrV :'?/!ITC/: i [t,-~^v-; -- "~7olNt c.~H7.C'_l:L ''j~.L fLitia(-~b'/a' r+:vcFl'lt. 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Chemical clean, )epuinl and ieywut ullyinBl brick tii5t;ia fi)r t. 5 Instill a pressed metal cornice along entire parapet tinishea in cobalt blue. 6. Add stone quoins and wlyduw. hoods above '_ upper stur2y wind~wS 1. Add a new "Mews" coi~siructed o1 treated plywood, raised PVC letters anti Gooseneck hyhtutg, finished lu yuld le8t with ~ubalt blue backyluuud. LUWER FACAiiE y. Add Wuud slynboard ~urnter, wfCh pfcSSed ruatai tla5luny fl Nf cobalt blue 1Q.Add square alit fec[auyular stung yuoinS ti) pllaste,a 11.Add new Signt>Gard cc,twiruct~d ui liG'&t8t1 j)IywuiJi! and talScyl cl)a~nicl PVC leti6rs ([en~nts to pruvtdo siyf Isyo f 1c. lnsiaU tix2t; iieated fibit-glass clout dwninys below 5fynbuard tl 1n ,;uboh blue 1s. Install dark silver grey displby wu'tduw tnulliuns ana nwutius fiulshorl lu PVC ut pUlist)ed Steel a5 poi dcaiyti 14 F(eRit^.:6 dnd install new a[eei UadlUuudl iluutS wlin lti " kit;k punol_i. 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'.._~' .__ _1_. _. cg~F~~-~ sf~oo~ August 18, 2008 PD-200$-75 A Ch NdD A Councillor Garolynn loannoni and Members of the Community Sarv!ces Committee Gty of Niagara Falls Ontario Members Re PD-20t38-7b Comments on Regional Niagara's Options for Grobvth RECO~A~IIENt3AT10Nt Committee recommend that Council support Ltht?--r-esofti#+et~--err-the-t?etf+~c-il--~~eacla~ !dent!fying Optron C as the Preferred Option for growth with respect to the Region's growth management study Sub,'lec-~'-{u~ inclusion cr~fhe nor-llnwes-I- co+r~.rY.,w.~~ expans!on lavLds wiY'hrh -Elie p.c(errcd 9rowFh Scenor~o BACKGROUND Earlier this year, staff advised #hat the Region is currently undertaking a growth management study, "Niagara 2031", which vvAl forecast and plan for population, housing and employment growth through to the year 2031 The study is In its th!rd phase, Options for Growth, where three different scenarios for growth have been proposed The Region has requested that munlclpalit!es provide comments on this phase of the study in orderthat It can formulate a preferred option for the future grov~rth of the region Niagara Falls w!II be a mator recipient of growth In all of the scenarios The City is the second largest muniapal!ty in the region with a large supply of existing rave residential and industrial land its location, south of the Greenbelt and along the QEW corndorwill result in natural flo+nr of gro+n>th southwards Although there are differences In the extent of grov+~th forecasted between the scenarios the City will continue to play an Important role In the grow+rth of the region The timing and phasing of groavth v+nll be an important factor !n the determination of a preferred option Currently, there are residential lands vvithrn the northern munic!palities (Grimsby and ~t Catharines) that have draft approval and can proceed desp!te these municipalrties being ~nnthin the Greenbelt Once these lands have been absorbed, greenfield development should progress southwards The Region's consultant, Dillon: has determrned that there Is sufficient capacity m treatment plants in the Welland/Port Colborne/Fort Erie area to accommoda.'te a substantial amount of the projected growth However this anll need an expansioc~ and extension to Hwn/ 406 and Netherby Road to provide For an appropriate connection to the QEW ,.tt ; ' CorrimuniTj Services Department ` WOYIrIYl~; TOS?eI/7 t'Y t~ SL'YVP OUY t,'OYnYittt7211J~ ~ Planning &.Developmen! - i ~tA~~~t ~ 1 a a~ ~4t `~i'~~~ b"~~e 1 ~ , 1 .l P ~,r' t? ~i ~fm'pn, ~~~ix din s 2.~..:~ rj K#n-. „ bsF.c~~W. T , ,:w ~ . :,~.,:C~~~c~oaz i August 18, 2008 - 2 - PD-2008-75 Growth Scenarios The Options for Growth have been prepared in accordance with the policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe As Council is aware, the Growth Plan came into affect in July of 2006 which has necessitated that municipalities re-think how planning is carried out with a focus on redevelopment within existing urban areas Essentially the approach is "inwards, upwards and outwards" The Growth Plan encourages the development of complete communities where people live and work, thereby reducing commuting and traffic congestion It also requires municipalities to intensify development, not only in greenfields, but also in the built-up area through intensification In fact, by 2015, municipalities are to achieve 40% of all residential units developed in the built-up area. Urban area boundary expansions cannot proceed until, on a regional level, a number of criteria have been met Primary among these criteria is that greenfields and intensification opportunities have been used up and there is no other option but to expand the urban boundary to accommodate growth All of the options require at least a 40% intensification target to be met by the Gity and have greenfield density targets that meet or exceed that required by the Growth Plan The City's consultant, Meridian Planning, is currentlyworking on anintensification analysis, and preliminary information is that there is sufficient capacity to accommodate the 40% intensification target. To achieve the required greenfield density targets, a greater mix of singles and multiple dwellings will have to been achieved than has previously been attained There are three scenarios for growth that have been proposed which are briefly described below Option A, Current Trends - essentially a low density model that requires expansions for residential development in Niagara Falls and Smithville and prescribes the minimum amount of residential intensification as required by the Growth Plan at 40% !n terms of growth for Niagara Falls to the year 2031 Population forecast 106,300 Housing demand 10,182 units or 21 % of the region's total Employment growth. 9,123 jobs Option B, Grow South -targets the southern area of the peninsula with rate of higher growth to be directed to the Welland/Port Colborne/Fort Erie area This option also requires both a higher intensification target (45%) and slightly higher greenfield densities than Option A. In terms of Niagara Falls• Population forecast: Housing demand 101,100 8,848 units (18%} Employment growth: 7,503 jobs August 18, 2008 - 3 - PD-2008-75 ° Option C, Multi Nodal - an even distribution of growth throughout the area. Greenfield densities are the highest of the three options but intensification is at a minimum (40%) In terms of Niagara Falls: - Population forecast: 109,100 Housing demand. 11,125 (22%) Employment growth. 9,888 jobs Planning Analysis Simultaneously, the City has been working on its own growth management study In October, 2007, Council adopted, in part, the Municipal Comprehensive Review, prepared by urbanNletrics This report contained growth forecasts specific to Niagara Falls Population forecast. 107,168 to 109,818 Housing demand. 16, 540 units or 30% of the region's total Employment growth 8,721 and 12, 647 jobs Greenfield densities used were about the same as the Region's Option A and intensification at 40% The forecasts outlined in Options A and C closely approximate those of the Comprehensive Review Option B, however, is a significant departure in that population, housing demand and employment growth are substantially less than the City's forecasts Amore detailed assessment of the options and how they relate to Niagara Falls as well as a regional review is noted below Option A: is based on the historical growth trends along the QEW corridor and is characterized by overall minimum intensification and greenfield densities with a moderate population growth for Niagara Falls. This option is somewhat consistent with the moderate growth forecast of the City's Comprehensive Review, although the housing growth is significantly less. It is also consistent with Council's recent position on the Province's Planning forEmploymentbackground paperwhich called for a strengthening of the QEW corridor The option provides for urban boundary expansions for West Lincoln and Niagara Falls, specifically in the northwest, however, appears not to take into account City Council's recently adopted Warren Woods and Thundering Waters conversions Because ofthese conversions, the City's Comprehensive Reviewdid not identify an urban boundary expansion until after 2024 The timing of the northwest expansion will be affected by the conversions as well as the amount of intensification and the greenfield densities that are achieved. Thus, the Comprehensive Review recommended that the northwest expansion be reviewed on a five-year basis. As such the conversions should be factored into any preferred option put forth by the Region. August 18, 2008 - 4 - PD-2008-75 Council should be aware that it is unlikely that the Province will be supportive of this alternative if selected as the Preferred Option because of the urban boundary expansions Both Options Band C demonstrate that with slightly higher intensification and greenfield densities, urban boundary expansions can be eliminated which is consistent with the Province's Growth Plan Option ~: focusses growth on the Welland/Port Colborne/Fort Erie area This option is a policy-based approach to steer growth in the south-central area of the peninsula, capitalizing on the excess capacity in the sewage treatment plants to accommodate growth It's higher intensification and greenfield densities eliminate the need for urban boundary expansions for residential land. The disadvantages of this option are significant. The concept of steering growth to the south-central part of the peninsula runs contrary to the market demand for housing and fails to recognize the importance ofthe QEW corridor, effectively "side- stepping"Niagara Falls It will require a substantial expenditure of capital to expand and extend Hwy 406 and Netherby Road to create a "made in Niagara" mid- peninsula corridor, instead of taking advantage of and expanding on the existing QEW In addition, it requires municipalities that will experience dramatic increases in growth to front-end the cost of development that may be beyond their financial capabilities Moreover, although it would appear that the City treatment plant will require capacity up-grading sometime around 2020, this time frame could be extended if other measures to control extraneous flows are employed. By doing so, further growth than forecasted by this option could be accommodated in Niagara Falls and would be a more cost effective solution than the expansions to the 406 and Netherby Road corridors Option C: is amarket-driven approach thatessentiallydistributes growth throughout the region This option more closely corresponds to the high growth scenario in the City's Municipal Comprehensive Review and recognizes Niagara Falls as a primary urban centre in the region. The role of the QEW corridor is recognized as the major transportation spine through Niagara. It also has higher greenfield densities to accommodate the higher anticipated population and to eliminate the need for an urban boundary expansion. A corresponding higher employment projection (although less than the Comprehensive Review) suggests that the current live/work (at 58%, the City is amongst the highest in the Greater Golden Horseshoe) will be maintained or increased which will reduce commuting into and out of the City The proposed greenfield densities would be an increase over what is currently being developed but are not unrealistic. The intensification required of the City is slightly higher than Option A and is attainable. These attributes indicate that Niagara Falls will become more of a complete community as envisaged by the Growth Plan August 18, 2008 - 5 - PD-2008-75 Implications and Recommendation of a Preferred Option As noted above, the City will receive significant growth through to 2031 The three options do, however, vary in the extent of growth and how it is to be distributed in the region and, -how much is to be accommodated by Niagara Falls Dillon, the Region's consultant, has undertaken an initial evaluation (attached to this report) The evaluation was based on a number of factors and scored on a qualitative basis with Option A coming out the lowest (i e. not satisfying the majority of criteria) Options B and C scored fairly closely which indicates that a combination of the two will likely be the preferred option The selection of a Preferred Option will affect how the City will grow and how the Region will respond to growth Ultimately, the Region's Policy Plan will have to be amended in accordance with the final report its growth management study. As the City's Official Plan will have to be amended to be consistent with the Region's plan, it is incumbent on the City for the municipality to be recognized as a primary urban centre in the region and capable to accommodate growth into the future and to have policies regionally and locally that implement this position While Option A is a beneficial option somewhat coinciding with the mid-range forecast of the City's Comprehensive Review, and captures Council's long held belief that an urban boundary expansion should proceed in the northwest, the option is unlikely to be supported provincially because of the proposed urban boundary expansion Although Option B takes advantage of servicing capacities and directs growth to the south-central area of the peninsula, which has been Regional policy for decades, it has major financial implications for the affected municipalities as well as effectively steering growth away from Niagara Falls Option C appears to advantage all of the municipalities in the region due a more equitable distribution of growth It utilizes existing infrastructure and land capacities The forecasts also correspond tothe high growth scenario ofthe City's Comprehensive Review Therefore it is Planning staffs position that Option C is preferred as it will take full advantage of the City's capacity for growth, its location and infrastructure The City's land supply within the urban area for both intensification and greenfield development, as well as servicing capacity and public transit system (which is expanding to include service to Fort Erie) position the City quite favourably in terms of receiving growth This could be integrated into a Grow South focus for growth through a phasing program for development whereby Niagara Falls should be the first in the phasing and timing of growth above the escarpment with a gradual shift over time to the more southerly municipalities. This will allow for the capitalization of the City's infrastructure while allowing the Region and the southerly municipalities time to appropriately respond with infrastructure to accommodate the future increases in development. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, staff is recommending that Council advise the Region that Option C be selected is the City's Preferred Option. This option is supported because it distributes the population across the region, assigns a population increase forthe Citywhich is supported by the Comprehensive Review, takes advantage of available land supply, utilizes current servicing capacities,utilizes the QEW corridor and the locational advantages, allows for the phasing of growth of sou#hern municipalities and reinforces the l~vel~,vorl~ stra#egy for complete commune#ies based on employment opportunities A resole#~on is included ~n tonight's Counctl agenda Recommended by ~ ~~~'~~ Alex Nerlovitch, D~reotor of Planning ~ Development Approved by' Respectfully submi#ted ~~ J Barnsleymb ,4ttach ~d Dtjjlovic, Executive D~rec#or of ~ommun~ty Set~~~ces -. ,John MacDonald, Chief Adman~s#rative Offioer S \PDR\2008\PI~-2008-75, Regional ~liagara Options for Growth +,vpd Region of Niagara Growth Management Strategy Phase 3 - A Range of Options DRAFT Evaluation Table July 8, 2008 Dillon Consulting Limited Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting k. «:v1 :'OU'~y "~ 4 atr NYtl gq fur ;3 Y~enitY3Y. '-v~~ >uaca rn aUte tucure. ~~41 N~II~-GAR~4 ~~,,~ Niagara'~~'~~'M , Region July 8, 2006 Purpose of the evaluation process Phase 3 of the Niagara GMS evaluates three alternative population, household and employment options for Niagara. The evaluation process is intended to inform the creation of a preferred growth option for Niagara. The purpose of the evaluation process is to examine a variety of implications and impacts associated with the growth three options. The following evaluation table features a mix of 58 individual qualitative and quantitative measures which are intended to highlight some of the economic, social, fiscal and environmental implications associated with urban growth. How to read the evaluation table The evaluation table is divided into eight categories: • Urban containment; • Housing affordability; • Ecological indicators; Community health and social services; • Economic policy indicators; Fiscal health and market realization; • Infrastructure investment; and, • Alternative transport and comrnute times; Each category contains a set of indicators. Each indicator features one or more measures. The overall rankings for each category are dependant on qualitative rankings of the individual measures and indicators. The options are ranked on qualitative scale, d„epending on how well the option supports a given indicator The ranktrrg scale'.is: o Very Well; o Well; o Somewhat well; and, o Not very well. The overall rankings are graphically illustrated below in the, tkiree circle diagrams. Options which cover a larger surface area reflect po§itive outcomes,,in the detailed. evaluation. The dia ams are mtended to rovrde a sim le means for un gr' p p derstanding the various strengths and weaknesses of each option. The results of the .analysis show that neither option is perfect and a fourth option will need to be created; one which melts some of the positive aspects of all options. ,r Option A. Current Trends n.nlnu -no(v'.bAi^: ~ Fls<al ^b;lvt s ~~~ f+ rAcl P.ti,tlcall::n „_,_- ,~ fi I ;. ~ Int'aSlrU:i41rE In=c-xmaN "`~ " : •,, bmnu,oRp R_aBr; Z ..~.:; 31 Schi!•.c5 Aiten',3t 2 Lan;part & ..nrnrllUic ' iIT1.5 _ - - ECOn~:il,; Option B: Grow South :. ,. UGarl I,altalmnent _~.. H.?U~"ly n~Jru'-it~t"~i~; i'~1 ~ Fe;31 HealCl'13 ' ,. hlarFai naal¢ail:m Jii. { .. . ~k_ s ":' E: Jk Iw: :na'ett>r ---~ '. _ _~ i 's r .x,.re ' `,J~~ ! 11' 2~l i:allF f , ~; ', ., \ :~ ~ - .U 1~Ha i.i',4 .. ~ ::.Y2u 3L~<T3,ep i!3 I .., _,~__ _-.,,__ : ~ 1 E n an':c Option C. Multi-Nodal Jr~sn ('cnlaam',aM ~,..~_ F!scal Hcatrh ~. (A:,rk<t f2a5hZatlrt'1 f' I ~I : ~ ccr~k;9i~^al lnd:car ,(~ ='< ' .. .._; ~ '~ I ' Irlfl&stru;onE I ...._._.i_..,._.~~ .._ t .___ -. I I;r+25[rncru 1 I ~ ~ % ~. ' i ~.:mmt:nir; 'rleaitn 3 ~ ,4ltarnati~.c- 7rnsfw~rt °. ,;Ci3: ~~c1'~; Ife_ ~ / 1_4rlli lltilc I:inc; _~- ,_ Dillon Consulting Limited ~nl`.,'Ir's~" I> Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EOP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A flange of Options Region of Niagara Growth A'lanagenlent Strategy • Option A assumes a residential intensification target of 40 % ,achieving the Provincial target across the Region. • Option A is based on the upper limits of Official Plan densities and aclueves an estimated 51 people and jobs per hectaze on greenfield lazlds. Option A meets the Provincz s 50 people and jobs per hectare on greenfield lands target. Indicator Measure I Option A. Current Trends Option B: Gruwth South Option C. Multi-Nodal i • How well does the option ^ The 40 % intensification target support the Places io Grow The 50 people and jobs per hectare targets? tazget for greenfield developmenfl How well does the option contain urban growth ^ Requirement for Urban Area Boundary expansion ^ How well does the option support the Urban Growth Centre, Gateway Economic Zone/Centre concepts? • How well does the option support the Niagaza'Grow South' strategy? By directing growth (people and units) to the Zone and Centres. For the purposes of this measure'; the Gateway One is defined as IViagaza Falls andrFort Erie and the Gateway Centre is;defined as Welland and Port Colliiirne_ • By directing growth (people and` units) clung the Niagara Falls/Fort Erie and' Tlomld/Port Colborne axesz ^ How well does the option By directing growth to fully- conform to the Provincial Policy ^ serviced settlement aeeas Statement? ~ • By promoting intensification NIAGARA n~~> _%'f fiapu~ Option B assumes a residential intensification Option C assumes a residential intensification target of 45 % across the Region, exceeding target of 41 % across the Region, exceeding the the Province's target of 40% Province's tazget of 40 % . Option B is based on higher densities on Option C is based on higher densities on greenfield lands and achieves and estimated greenfield lands and assumes a higher level of 56 people and jobs per hectare on greenfield brotvnfield redevelopment in Niagara Falls and lands. Option B meets the:provincial target of achieves an estimated 60 people and jobs per 50 people and jobs per hectare on greenfield hectare on greenfield lands. Option C meets the landsi- ° r provincial target of 50 people and jobs per hectare on greenfield lands. Very Weli Vend Weli Very Well ^ Option A requires urban bouiuiarv Option,B.,~requires an urban boundary ^ Option C requires an urban bowtdary expansion expansioi~ for residential land iii Niagaza expansion for employmNnt land purposes in for residential purposes in Smithville. ~~,Falls andf~mithville. 'Fort Erie. $~~~~~ Not Very Well Soviewhgf Well Soi~eewhat Well ^' Ophon+A directs 57,057.people and 20,733 ~`~ Option B duects 80,470 people and 28,693 Option C directs 65,266 people and 23,673 units ~ wuts'to the Gateway.;Zone and Centre over units to the Gateway Zone and Centre over to the Gateway Zone and Centre over the forecast the Forecast period (?006-2031). the forecast period (2006-2031). period (2006-2031). Somewfwt We1L • Opflon A dtrects 66,386 people and 24,050 units to the five "Grow South" municipalities. 50 % of all urban population growth and 49 % of unit growth is allocated to the Growth South municipalities. Somezohat Weli • The overwhelming majority (94 %) of orojected future growth is allocated to fully serviced settlement aeeas. Vend Well Option B duects 102,266 people and 35,942 units to the five "Grow South" municipalities. 77 % of all urban population growth and 74 of unit growth is allocated to the Growth South municipalities. Very Well • The overwhelming majority (94 %) of projected future growth is allocated to fully serviced settlement areas. Wcll • Option C directs 75,834 people and 27,422 units to the five "Grow South" municipalities. 57 % of all urban population growth and 56 % of tout growth is allocated to the Growth South municipalities. Well • The overwhelming majority (94 %) of projected future growth is allocated to fully serviced settlement aeeas. Dillon Consulting Limited Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Region of Niagara Growth Management Strategy Very Well ' Very Well Indicator I Measure Option A. Current Trends (Option B: Growth South I Option C. Multi-Nodal opportunities including brownfields I • and greyfields? • By promoting compact torm and settlement patterns • By providing a focus on downtowns Option A achieves residential intensification target of 40 % ,including some Brownfield and greyfield redevelopment. Option A assumes existing Official Plan densities on greenfield lands. In some municipalities this promotes compact urban form and settlement patterns, but not in all. Option A is planned to achieve a region wide greenfield density of 24 units per gross hectaze3 Niagara is home to 29 different fully serviced, urban settlement areas': The ability .r., to shift portions of growth intpthe downtowns of the 29 settlertierit`l~reas is influence, in part, by mtenstfic~~Finn targets assumed,under each opnon. O;/ti,m A assumes'~~a~i overall resides idal intensi$G~ation tazget of 4U°a. '+"~ Well- - r'' •,;' Somewhat Well •,n Achieves residential intensification target of 45%, including a higher portion of Brownfield redevelopment in Niagaza Falls. Option B assumes higher densities on greenfield lands. Promotes the compact urban development in all municipalities. Is planned to achieve a region wide a~~erage greenfield gross density of 25 iuuts.per hectare. Niagara,is'liome1°to 29 different full serviced, urban settlement azeas. ;The ability to shift ,portions of growth into;tlie downtowns of the 29 settlement areas is irifluence, in part, by intensification targets assumed under each •'option. Option B assures an overall ,'residential intensification target of 45 %. 7; AcMeves residential intensification tazget of 41 %, including some Brownfield and greyfield redevelopment. Option C assumes higher densities on greentield lands. Promotes the compact urban development in all municipalities. Is planned to achieve a region wide average greenfield gross density of 26 units per hectare. Niagara is home to 29 different full serviced, urban settlement azeas. The ability to shift portions of growth into the downtowns of the 29 settlement areas is influence, in part, by intensification tazgets', assumed under each option. Option C assumes an overall residential intensification tazget of 41 % . Overall Ranking -Urban Containrnenf Indicators • How well does the option Estmiatedhousing nux provide a range of housing Assessment of affordable housing choices? potentiaPbased on PPS definition of "affordaNe housing" (10% below the average resale price in regional market aria)!., NIAGARA Niagara ~~f'J'f PeFion Well Region=wide housing mix is considered to Region-wide housing mix is considered to Region-wide housing mix is considered to be be proaetit~e and encourages a shift from be proactive and encourages a shift from proactive and encourages a shift from historic historic trends. The Region-wide housing historic trends. The Region-wide housing trends. The Region-wide housing mix is the mix is the sane for all options: mix is the same for all options: same for all options: 0 64 % Low density (singles, semi); 0 64 % Low density (singles, semi); 0 64 % Low density (singles, semi); 0 24 % Medium (towns and multiples); 0 24 % Medium (towns and multiples); 0 24 % Medium (towns and multiples); and, and, and, 0 12 % High (apartments}. 0 12 % High (apartments}. 0 12 % High (apartments). The above noted unit mix may help to provide The above noted unit mix may help to The above noted unit mix may help to for a greater range of affordable housing options provide for a greater range of affordable provide for a greater range of affordable throughout Niagara. housing options throughout Niagara. housing options throughout Niagaza. Dillon Consulting Limited Watson 8 Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Region of Niagara Growth Management Strategy WIAGARA ' Nkyara .y...!~I~I PnSion '~ Indicator Measure Option A. Current Trends Option B• Growth South Option C. Multi-Nodal a Under the PPS definition of affordable ~ Under the PPS definition of affordable ~ Under the PPS definition of affordable housing, housing, Port Colborne and Welland are housing, Port Colborne and Welland are Port Colborne and Welland aze considered to be considered to be the two municipalities considered to be the two municipalities the two municipalities which offer affordable which offer affordable housing options which offer affordable housing options housing options within Niagaza. Option C within Niagara. Option A allocates 4,571 within Niagara. Option B allocates 10,170 allocates 5,711 new single to the Region s two new singles to the Region's two new single to the Region's two "affordable' "affordable" housing markets. "affordable' housing markets. housing markets. It is also worhh noting that in the long run this magnitude of `g'rowth may have the af#ect of reducing affordabIlity in Port Colborne and Welland. Somewhat Well Well Well How well does the option Location and extent of potential Land needs assessment assignsspecific ~ Land needs assessmentassignsspeclfic Spedfic intensification aeeas to be defined by support opportunities for intensification areas residential intensification targets. to each residential intensification targets to each local municipalities. Option A assumes 41 % residential intensification? lower tier municipality Option A is lower tie; municipality, Option A is planned residential intensification across the Region planned to achieve the 40 % residential to achieve 45 % residential intensification intensification across the Regtoh;`- across the Region. ~ Well ~ :~' Weli~ Well Doerall Ranking -Housing Alfordabilihy Indicators ~. Somewhat{Well j` aWell Well o How well does the option Estimated area of Core Natural •r Opton A includes fwo urban boundary Option B includes one urban boundary o Option C includes one urban boundary rotect Nia aza's natural p g Herita e & stem containin or g , y g F` ' ? expansions, one in$mithville and the ~~ expansion for employment purposes in Fort expansion for residential purposes in Smithville. heritage system? immedtately adjacent to new urban . second'm Niagaza Falls. Conceptual Erie. Conceptual expansion is immediately This conceptual expansion is adjacent to 0 land expansions contain o'r are immediately adjacent to 10 hectazes of Core Natural hectares of the Core Natural Heritage System Estimated number of Potential adjacent.#u -10 hectares of the Core Natural Heritage System. The conceptual urban expansion azea is not NaturalFleritage Corridors :Heritage System (including new ` The conceptual expansion area is immediately adjacent to any of the Potential immediately adjacent to"by new. ' Provincially Significant Wetlands). immediately adjacent to one Potential Natural Heritage Corridors. urban land ~ The conceptual w~ban expansion area is not Natural Heritage Corridor. immediately adjacent to any of the Potential Natural Heritage Conidors. Not Vend Well Samzwhat Wel! Well How weII does the option Estimated area of prime agricultural ~ Option A includes urban boundary Option B includes an urban boundary Option C includes an urban boundary expansion ~ protect Niagara's agricultural land lost to new urban land expansions in Smithville and Niagaza Falls. expansion for employment purposes in Fort for residential purposes u1 Smithville. The aeeas? The conceptual expansion could result in Erie. The conceptual expansion could result conceptual expansion could result in the loss of the loss of 390 hectares of good general in the loss of 20 hectares of good general 35 hectares of good general agricultural land. Dillon Consulting Limited Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July B, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Fegion of Niagara Growth Management Strategy Indicator Measure Option A. Current Trends agricultural land. Not Very Wcll • How well does the option Estimated azea of new urban land 15 hectazes of the conceptual urban maintain the protection of • which falls within NPCA's high expansion area fall within aeeas of high Niagaza's groundwater? intrinsic susceptibility areas intrinsic susceptibility ,'Jot Ven~Well • How well does the option help Estimated cu~bon footprint to reduce the Region's cazbon footprint? Option B• Growth South agricultural land. Well NIAGARA Nug_,_ at,,rf •eyron. Option C. Multi-Nodal Somewhat Well 0 hectares of the conceptual urban expansion area fall within areas of high intrinsic susceptibility • 0 hectazes of the conceptual urban expansion • area fall within areas of high intrinsic susceptibility Very Well „ At a minimum estimating carbon footprint • requires data on household energy consumption and vehicle kilometers traveled. Estimates for household energy consumption aze primarily determined by unit type. Since all options result in the same overall unit mix,. the outcomes of a carbon £4otprint analysis woul~t show differerces based on transportation related consrderations, such a& travei pgtterns, ~' level:of congestion and`mode split: At the time of evaluation transportation modeling data was not available to estimate vehicle,_,a ^' kiloisreters traveled. Based on the limitations desctibed above, all options are considered to the same from a carbon Data Not Sufficient Ata nwiiurum estimating carbon footprint -:.requires data o'n household energy :consumption and vehicle kilometers traveled. Estimates foi' household energy -consumption are prix;fly determined by unit type. Since all options result in the same gverall unit mix, the outcomes of a cazbon footprint analysis would show differences '" based on transportarion related considerations, such as travel patterns, level of congestion and mode split. At the time of evaluation transportation modeling data '' was not available to estimate vehicle kilometers traveled. Based on the limitations described above, all options are considered to the same from a carbon footprint perspective. Data Nat Suff~nent Vend Well At a minimum estimating carbon footprint requrres dab on household energy consumption and vehicle kilometers traveled. Estimates for household energy consumption are primarily determined by unit type. Since all options result in the same overall unit mix, the outcomes of a carbon footprint analysis would show differences based on transportation related considerations, such as travel patterns, level of congestion and mode split. At the time of evaluation transportation modeling data was not available to estimate vehicle kilometers traveled. Based on the limitations described above, all options aze considered to the same from a carbon footprint perspective. Data Not Sufficient • How well does the option Flexibilrty t•- incorporate 'green The ability to implement green • The ability to implement green infrastructure The ability to implement green infrastructure support the provision of'green ' infrastructure' solutions.l'he term infrastructure solutions is not perceived to solutions is not perceived to differ from one solutions is not perceived to differ from one infrastruchue solutions? "green infrastructw•e" refers to differ from one option to the next. Control option to the next Control over the attributes option to the next Control over the attributes of humus-designed devices that mimic over the attributes of any one given solution of any one given solution occurs at a design any one given solution occurs at a design scale nature a1 function, or strive to occurs at a design scale and are not heavily scale and aze not heavily influenced by the and u~e not heavily influenced by the distribution reduce their impact on ecological influenced by the distribution of population distribution of population and employment of population and employment. Incorporating systems and functions and employment. Incorporating green Incorporating green infrastructure solutions green infrastructure solutions could be features infrastructure solutions could be features of could be features of any of the three options. of any of the three options. Dillon Consulting Limited 5 Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Region of Niagara Growth h4anagement Strategy NIAGARA ~'. ~ iv. Pv, m/,_Jwerio~ ' Indicator 'Measure Option A. Current "Trends Option B: Growth South Option C. Multi-Nodal any of the three options. Well We11 Well Overall Ranking -Ecological Indicators . Not Very Well Well Well ~ How well does the option direct Potential to maximize benefits from The contviued spread of population Option B most closely links urban In Option C, the focus of growth in urban centres growth to locations with existing investments in facilities and throughout the Region, as set out in Option development to locales withroricentrations along with 40 % intensification requirement appropriate levels of social services A, creates a disconnect between spread of of existing facilities; services and higher creates a moderate opportunity to maximize infrastructure and public population and concentration of facility density/affordable housing, especially in St. benefits of existing investments (i.e., taking service facilities? and service investments into urban centres Catharinesj'and'Welland. advantage of existing investments th Niagara and requires the Region and all local Falls is positive but expanding less well served municipalities to replicate and distribute centres such as Beamsville, Grimsby and services and facilities throughout Niagara Smithville offsets the advantage). creating a financial burden tlla{;may not be sustainable. Nut Vend We-i Vend (Nell Somewhat Well • Potential to use co-location of Option A limits opportunities forand This option offers greater potential for co- • Similarly to Option A, this option limits the facilities to offeetively.serve benefits of facilities re-use and'makes co- location of facilities and services in close opportunity for and the benefits of facilities re- residents and achieve cosh ` is location of small service units necessary but proximity to residents. use and makes co-location of small service units efficrenc~esi' ` ' financially challenging necessary but financially challenging Somziahat Well Vend Well Somezahat WeII • Potennal to make effective reuse of • The current level of opportunity will be Concentration of growth into St Catharines, There is a moderate positive impact achieved ff • vacant and underutilized public ' extended into the future. See comment Welland and also Port Colborne and Fort Erie the distribution of growth is limited to a smaller service" facilities for emerging and above on co-location. promotes co-location opportunities and subset of urban centres (approx. 10) of the 28 expanding convnunity`needs greater use/reuse of underutilized facilities urban settlement az~eas that exis# in the Region. Not Very Well Well Well • Potential to improve access to This option limits the financial feasibility of Concentrated urban development especially • The ability to offer more regional transit is existing hansit, child care spaces, h~ansit and exacerbates accessibility issues in a north-south corridor between Port limited by the spread of urban population. social housing, and nursing homes for those who do not have transit available Colborne and St. Catharines increases the or can not afford personal automobile use. opportunity for inter-city/regional transit as well as the feasibility of local transit in this The 40 % regional intensification target, that corridor Dillon Consulting Limited Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Region of Niagara Growth h~lanagement Strategy I Indicator Measure How well does the option promote Potential to offer opportunities to healthy, acnve hvm8? improve access to recreational facilities, public spaces, trails, parts, and sports facilities • Potential to support pedestrian- oriented comnmruty design • How well does the option promote preservation of cultural heritage assets? Potential',to enhance Niagara destmatioh for tourists ` }: Potential to protect Niagaza's cultural heritage assets Not Vend Well • Cultural heritage assets aze more heavily concentrated in the northern portion of the Region and along the Niagara Parkway and the Canal. While many of these assets are designated and/or publicly owned, the encroachment of urban development NIAGARA iv:, 'Z~1 k. :..... ..f.:ana. Pa. Option B: Growth South Option C. Multi-Nodal Very Well In Option B, Regional and local govenunents will be able to concentrate new recreational investments consistent with the concentration of new growth" Not Very Wetl • This option provides the median impact between Options A & B. Local municipalities will continue to maintain recreational facilities and offer recreational services throughout the Region. Weill • 'This option provides fire greatest potential for active transportation and public transit to 'offset use of private aµtomobIle and the ,greatest potential to inccase live-work .opportunities. There is!a need to address issues of air quality in-urban areas and in ~- transit corridors. ` r= Well Option B encourages growth in the southern tier of the Region while limiting the impact of urbanization on tourism assets in locales such as the Niagaza Parkway and Niagaza- on-the-Lake. Somewhat Well Intensification targets may result in more walkable community design. Commuting to work, school, shopping and services will continue to undermine an active lifestyle. Some2ulwt Welt This option provides the median impact between Options A & B. Option C, which distributes growth to a larger number of urban centres, may threaten tourism assets in locales such as the QEW and Niagaza-on-the-Lake and undermine tourism potential. Well • Option B directs development away from the northern portion of the Region where cultural assets are most heavily concentrated. While many of these assets are protected or publicly owned, the encroachment of urban development may be detrimental, especially Somewhat Well Cultural heritage assets are more heavily concentrated in the northern portion of the Region and along the Niagaza Parkway While many of these assets are protected or publicly owned, the encroachment of urban development may be detrimental. Urban intensification also Option A. Current Trends is included in all options, partially offsets the impacts noted above. Not Very Well • Local municipalities will continue to maintain recreational facilities and offer recreational services tluoughout the Region. Somewhat Well • This option necessitates greater time spent commuting to work, school, shopping and services which undermines an active ]rfesryle. , •" Contmued~°developmentpf low density ''' suburbanlneighbourhopds limits ability to ,, achieve walkable communitie$ and is not L+ yy NotVrijWell as a Continued urbanization based on current trends,,as set ou't in Option A, undermines tourism pote„ntial in the Niagaza Parkway and QEW'conidors where factors such as traffic congestion and urban encroachment on tourism assets will continue. Dillon Consulting Limited ~ Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Region of Niagara Growth Ivianagement Strategy ~ Indicator How well is the option supported by Niagara s residents and businesses? Measure • Potential to support diverse community identities ° Degree of favourable public response to option Overall Ranking - Sodal Semias, Cmnraunity Heplthi and Cultural Indicators Option A. Current Trends may be detrimental. Urban intensification also must have regazd to these assets and ensure their protection. Not Vent Well ° Community identities may be negatively affected in the smaller urban centres by the introduction of new residents accommodated in an urban form not consistent with their small town images and lifestyles. Somewhat Well ° At the community workshops held in May 2008, Option A was least favoured. Not Vend Well Not Very well Option }3• Growth South in the three largest cities. Urban intensification also must have regazd to these assets and ensure their protection. Welt This option promotes retention of small towns and villages across the P.egion. Somewhat Nall ~t the community workshops held in May '008, Option B was mpst favoured by parkcipahts conditional upon addressing: :<'increased attraction effprts for new industry " and business to the South to match the ,`~ intended increase in population;'entice buyers to the Soutli ~~ith infrastructure and employment investments; ensure that location decisions favour the existing vacant, serviced industrial land base over greenfield development, intensify existing employment lands; include growth in West Lincoln which is in the South; and, ensure that new growth is not sprawling in form and does not infringe on environmentally sensitive areas and cultm~al heritage assets. Wet t Well NIAGARA N'uEarz 'i'~~e' Neon Option C. Multi-Nodal must have regard to these assets and ensure their protection. Somewhat Well Community identities may be negatively affected in the smaller urban centres by the introduction of new residents accommodated in an urban form not consistent with their small town images and lifestyles. Somewhat Well At the community workshops held in May 2008, Option C was perceived as the compromise position between Options A dr B and was tavoured by some participants, especiall}' u~ West Niagaza Somewhat Well Somewhat Well • How well does the option Location of job growth in applicable • St. Catharines, 8,507 jobs (17.9%); • St. Catharines, 8,896 (18.7 % ); St. Catharines, 8,507 jobs (17 9 % ); support growth of the Urban urban areas (number and percent of Gateway Economic "Lone, 13,901 jobs Gateway Economic Zone, 15,733 jobs (33.1 % ); • Gateway Economic Zone, 14,841 jobs (31.2 % ); Growth Centre, Gateway Economic Zone, and Gateway new jobs): o St. Catharines Urban (29.2 % ); Gateway Economic Centre 4,873 jobs Gateway Economic Centre 8,974 jobs (18.9%); • and, Gateway Economic Centre 5,859 jobs (12.3%); and, Dillon Consulting Limited s Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options ~ Region of Niagara Growth fVlanagenrent Strateg}' NIAGARA ay,~ /.l aeN?~ Indicator Measure Option A. Current Trends Option B: Growth South Option C. Multi-Nodal Economic Centre? Growth Centre; (10.3 % ); and, 70.70 % . 61.40 o Gateway Economic 57 40 % . ~ Zone; u Gateway Economic ~ Centre; and, o Total percent of overall job growth in St. Catharines, GEZ and I GEC. How well does the option provide for projected employment numbers and sector trends? Potential to accommodate trends, by sector growth Somewhat Well Overall growth by sector in the Region is same for each option (e g industrrial growth is 7,163 at regional level m each option), so each option performs equally well in terms of accommodating projected en>lloyment growth. -Each municipalities' shale of sector ,growth is the same for Option A except for industnal,(e.g Fort Erie:accounts for 8.2% ' of pnmary, 82% commeraal S.2`%o< instittitional); Majority of new industrial grciwth is allocated to Fort Erie and St. Catharines (25 % each), Niagara Falls,(12%); andFVelland (109x) '" y-~, Well C)verall growth by sector in the Region is same for each option so,each option performs equally well. Each mumejpalities' share of sector growth is the satrie except for ' industrial (e.g Fort ErieTaccounts for 15.7 % of ,,.,primary, 15.7% commercial, 15.7% uutitutional, and 30 % .industrial). ~." The key difference between this option and `;' the others is the increased level of new employment growth in Welland and " decreased role of Niagara Falls. Differs also for new industrial jobs: allocated ahigher of new industrial jobs to Welland (21 % ), Fort Erie (30%) and other southern urban areas (Thorold, Port Colborne), and lower portion to townships/small communities. Niagara Fall's shaze of new industrial employment is 4.5 % . Option B is more suitable than the other two options taking into account sector trends/location factors -municipalities allocated a higher share of industrial employment are preferable to rural/small municipalities for additional industrial development; also lower levels of new industrial development in Niagara Falls may improve the attractiveness of the city for tourism Somewhat Well Overall growth by sector in the Region is same for each option so each option performs equally well; each municipalities' share of growth is the same for Option within each municipality except for industrial (e.g Fort Erie accounts for 8.7 % of primary, 8.7 % commercial, 8.7 % institutional Very similar to Option A. majority of new industrial growth is allocated to Fort Erie (25 % ) and St. Catharines (25 % ), Niagara Falls (12 %) and Welland (11%). Dillon Consulting Limited 9 Watson 8 Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8 2D08 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Captions Pegion of Niagara Growth Management Strategy , ,._ NIAGARA Indicator Measure Option A. Current Trends Option B: Growth South Option C. Multi-Nodal Well Very Well Well How well does the option Location of growth relative to 78.5 % new employment growth in • 94.9% new employment growth in proximity 82.6 % of new employment growth in proximity provide for employment azeas existing taazispurtation proximity to support infrastructure to support infrastructure to support infrastructure in close proximity to support infi~astructure (i.e. QEW, 406, infrastructure? international bridge crossings etc.) Samewlwt Well Very Well Somewhat iNell • How well does the option Location of growth relative to node • 1,112 Major Office jobs: 603 in Niagara 1,084 Major Offtce jobs 524 in Niagara Falls ~ ~ 1,169 Major Office jobs: 658 in Niagara Falls and support a'nodes' approach to development opportunities (i.e. Falls and 509 in St. Catharines in.;5t. Catharings: and 561 510 in St. Catharines. new development? number of major office jobs} ~$'~ -`~ SomezohaE Well Somewlznt Well Somewhat Well How well does the option Number and % of new jobs in 13,901 (29.2 %) 15,733 (33.1 %) 14,841 (31.2 % ) support the Niagara Growth Niagara Falls/Fort Erie Corridor 9,402 (19.8 %) ` 18,298 (38.5 %) 11,431 (24.0 % ) South Strategy? Number and % of new jobs in the (4J o) 23;303 ' X1,031'(71.6 %) 26,272 (55.2 % ) Thorold to Welland Cozzidor • Total , ,,,,, : ' Somezohai Nall Very Well Well How well does the option Ratio of total nwnber of jobs.:; .q?` The overall jobs to population ratio for + 'the overall jobs to population ratio is the • The overall jobs to population ratio is the same provide for complete projected #ot fixed places of 2031 is the same for.each option: p:A4, '': same for each optiorL 0.44 in 2031, which is for each option :0.44 in 2031, which is slightly communities' from an economic employment in 2031 relahve;t:. i which is slightly higher than the 2001 slightly higher than the 2001 level. Generally higher than the 2001 level. Generally perspective? projected;population level. Generally regions/commuhities regions/communities strive to a 0.501eve1. regions/corrununities strive to a 0.501evei. Only Locatiomof economic growth strive ko, a Q50 level Only two Only 2 communities aze projected to be at 2 communities at the 0.50 ratio or over: Niagara- relative to':iesidentiai growth communities ai:e projected at ratios of .50 the 0.50 ratio or over. St. Catharines at 0.51 on-the-Lake (0.62) and St. Catharines (.50) , or more Niagaza-on-the-Lake and St. and Niagaza on the Lake at 0.69 Niagara Niagaza Fall's ratio is 0.46. Catharines. Niagara Falls projected Falls and Lincoln are 0.47 It is noted that • Employment to population growth ratios are employment to population ratio is 0.46. At the Niagaza on the Lake employment to somewhat more balanced than in Option B, but J the individual community level, not population ratio is .69 compared to .59 and this levels out when total employment to total considerably better or ~~orse than other .62 in Options A and C respectively (ratio in population growth is considered. options. 2001 was 0.65). Ratios of other municipalities • Employment to population growth ratios are not significantly different from other are somewhat more balanced than in options. Option B, but this levels out when total • Higher jobs growth than population growth employment to total population growth is for some communities (Grimsby, Lincoln, considered. Pelham, West Lincoln and St. Catharines) over the planning period compared to other Dillon Consulting Limited Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Pegion of Niagara Growth Management Strategy NIAGARA eiNe~, ~/Jaapo,~ Indicator Measure Option A. Current Trends Option B: Growth South Option C. Multi-Nodal options, but not significant differences for overall employment to population ratios. ~ Somewhat Well Somewhat Well Somewhat Well • How well does the option • Potential to accommodate `off Cannot be determined at this level of ^ Cannot be determined at this level of analysis Cannot be determined at this level of analysis support flexibility in trend' employment analysis employment opportunities? How well does the option support Niagara as a destination for tourists? • Potential to acconunodate tourism- related development Data Nat Suffinent • Tourism development is accounted for in the Commercial/Retail sector of the Employment forecast. Each municipalities shaze of this sector is the same as its shaze of other sectors with the exae~tion of industrial -for example, Niagara Fa1Ls' 'share of new growth in the Commercial/Retail sectcir is the same as its r" shaze of growth in prmury and institutional sectors: Niagara`Fall's share rs 19.7,%"(6,026); Niagara on the Lake's share rs 82 % (~ 508); Fort;Erie's share is 8.2 (2,508), and Port Colbome's sharz,is 3.7 % ~' (1 `146). No specific tourism development areas~roted in Optign. ..Date}'Not Suffcient Tourism development is accounted for in the ''.Conunercial/Retail sector of the „Employment forecast. Each municipalities -share of this sector is ttie same as its shaze of 'other sectors with the exception of industrial -for example, Niagara Falls' share of new ..growth in the Commercial/Retail sector is the same as its share gf growth in primary and institutional sectors Niagara Fall's share -~ is 17.1 % (5,237); Ntagaza on the Lake's shaze is 3.2 % (977); Fort Erie's share is 15.7 (4,823), and Port Colborne's share is 5.9 (1,819) Greater concentration of retail/commercial (which includes tourism sector) in southern areas of Niagaza Region may facilitate greater tourism development of area/spread of econonuc benefits to those aeeas. No specific tourism development areas noted in Option. Well Very Well Data Not Sufficient • Tourism development is accounted for in the Commercial/Retail sector of the Employment forecast. Each municipalities shaze of this sector rs the same as its share of other sectors with the exception of industrial -for example, Niagaza Falls' share of new growth in the Commercial/Retail sector is the same as its share of growth in primary and institutional sectors: Niagara Fall's share is 21.5 % (6,584); Niagaza on the Lake's share is 6.8 % (2,071); Fort Erie's share is 8.7 % (2,663), and Port Colbome's shaze is 4.8 % (1,480). No specific tourism development areas noted in Option. Overall Ranking - Economic Policy Indicators • How well is the option likely to ~hralitative assessment of the reduce commuting times? option s impact on commutings Qualitative assessment of the option's impact on goods Well Somewhat Well • Highest dispersion of population and employment growth of all options which increases need for auto use and potential for inter-city travel (poor live/ work • Highest concentration of population and employment growth in the tluee largest cities (St. Catharines, Welland, Niagaza Falls). The rest concentrated in two neighbouring cities Well Well ^ Second highest concentration of population and employment growth in the three largest cities (St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls), while the rest is dispersed in other municipalities. The Dillon Consulting Limited 11 Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range o£ Options Region of Niagara Growth Management Strategy NIAGARA Indicator Measure movement~~ Opfion A. Current Trends Option B: Growth South (Thorold, Fort Erie). These aze well connected by the highway network and all have h~ansit services. May create congestion issues nn certain corridors. • In this option, 89 % of utdustrial growth in municipalities a2th major highway corridors. Venf Well Option C. Multi-Nodal relationship). • In this option, 84 % of industrial growth occurs in municipalities with major highway corridors. Someeohat Well • How well does the option support a range of transportation choices? Potential to suppurt a land use pattern, density and mu of uses that minim;?es the length and number of vehicle trips~~ Potential to support public transit and other alternative transportation modes, including conunuter rail, bus, cycling and walking Potential to support these initiatives is based on a number of factors, including: 1. CJverall Densrty (particularly in municipalities with existing transitservice); 2. Level of'intensificatiorvas opposed to greenfield =. development; 3. Level of development occurring close to a potential commuter rail conidor (identified as the rail,corridor connecting the C.rry of I~ainilton and Niagaza Falls (including Grimsby, Lincoln, St. Catharines); and, 4. Concentration of population/ employment (live-work) in the three largest municipalities. The theory is that in lazger municipalities, there is more opportunity to work near where • 49% of the population growth and 47 % of employment is allocated to municipalities with established transit systems. • 15 % of the high and 29% of the medium density unit growth is allocated to municipalities with establishea'.iransit systems. • C}ption A^i5 planned to achieve a region wide ir~t<r~.,ification tazget`of 40~. t.; Commuter Rail - 50 % of%jopulation ~, growth un potential commuter rail' corridor. ' Lowest concentration' of live-work`in three largest municipalities supports least. amuiiirt walking and cycling trips. • 57 % of the population growth and 55 % of employment is allocatedt to municipalities with established transitsystems. • i9 % of the high and 33% of the medium .:density unit growth is allocated to .;'municipalities with established transit systems,, Optibn'B is planned to achieve a region wide 'intensification target of 45% Commuter Ratl - 40 % of population growth on potential commuter rail corridor. Highest concentration of live-work in three largest municipalities supports more walking and cycling trips. remaining growth focused on other rural centres (ie. West Lincoln). Dispersion of traffic may reduce congestion if live-work relationships are formed. • In this option, 85 % of indusuial growth in municipalities with major highway corridors. Well • 54 % of the population growth and 59 % of employment is allocated to municipalities with established transit systems. • 15 % of the high and 27 % of the medium density unit growth is allocated to municipalities with established transit systems. • Option C is planned to achieve a region wide intensification target of 41 % . • Commuter Rail - 50 % of population growth on potential commuter rail conidor • Second highest concentration of live-work in three largest municipalities supports more walking and cycling trips. Dillon Consulting Limited 12 Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 f Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A [tange of Options Region of Niagara Growth Management Sirateg~- llldlCdtOr How w=ell does the option support integration of existing transit systems? Measure you live (high choice of jobs}, facilitating walking, cycling and transit use. Relative proximity of residents and employment to existing and future transit opportunities. Based on proposed growth (population and employment) in municipalities ~zth: 1. Established transit service (St. Catharines, Niagaza Falls, Welland) 2. Limited Transit service (Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Thorold, NOTL) 3. No transit services (1Nest Lincoln, Grimsby, Lincoln, Wainfleet, Pelham) Options with"'a°higher percentage of growth in muicipalities with transit were ranked~AVOUrably ,,_i Option A. Current Trends Somewhat Welt a Distribution of population growth to municipalities with: o Established Transit: 49 o Limited Transit: 26 o No Transit 25 Distribution of employment growth to municipalities with: o Employment Growth; o Established Transit: 47/4•,; o Limited Transit: 27%'' o No Transit 26 % ' Very Well How well does the option support transit supportive densities and/or a 'nodes and comdors' approach to development? Potential'to provide a land use system integrated with transit options;l3aseii on percentage of high, medium, and low density development in cities with established transit services (St. Cathazines, Niagaza Falls, Welland). Cities without transit service were not evaluated as high densities Distribution of density in established transit municipalities: o High: 15 o Medium: 29 o Low 56 Unit mix sununarv for established transit municipalities: o High: 3,577 o Medium 6,842 Option B• Growth South Well Distribution of population growth to municipalities with: o Established Transit;57% , o Limited T'riursit: 39.% o No'Transit4% (° Distribution of employitient growth to municipalities with: o Employment Growth: o Established Transit: 55% o Limited Tra,vsit+.33 o No Transit 12% r. Well Distribution of density in established transit municipalities: o High: 19 o Medium 33 o Low 48 Unit mix sununany for established transit municipalities: o High: 5,209 o Medium 9,152 NIAGARA Nw~., a ~V!'~~'~~ Ansion Option C. Multi-Nodal Somewhat Well n Distribution of population growth to municipalities with: o Established Transit: 54 o Limited Transit 27% o No Transit. l9% Distribution of employment growth to municipalities with: o Employment Growth: o Established Transit: 59 o Limited Transit: 19% o No Transit 22 Somethat Well Density in Established Transit municipalities o High: 15 o Medium 27% o Low 58 Unit mix summary for established transit municipalities: o High: 3,797 o Medium: 7,249 o Low 15,003 Dillon Consulting Limited 13 Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Pegion of Niagara Growth IVianagement Strateg~j f+tiAGARA Niagara ^`~~ f Aak'.w+ Indicator Measure Option A. Current Trends Option 13• Growth South Option C. Multi-Nodal would have little impact on existing o Low 13,498 o Low 13,333 transit options. Somewhat Well Well Somezuiaat Well Does the option support closer Qualitafive assessment of impact of Intensification targets: Intensification targets: Intensification targets: live-work connections? intensification opportunities. Based o Region-wide, 40% u Region-wide, 45% o Region-wide, 41 % on intensification target of each o St Catharines, 95 % o St Catharines, 95 % o St. Catharines, 95 option12 o Niagaza Falls, 40 % o Niagaza Falls 45,°6:;, y' o Niagara Falls, 40 Qualitative assessment of location o Welland, 40% o Welland, 45°,6 ,'~~~,°~ o Welland, 40% of any new employment lands Lowest concentration of live-work in three llghesfconcentration ofinlive-work in three Second highest concentration of live-work in relative to existin or Tanned g P Tar est munici alities su orts least g P PP Tar est muitici 'alines suL' orls more walkin g 1' }?P g three Tar est munici alilies su orts more g P PP residential areas. Based on amount walking and cycling trips. and cycling trips. }~"~'' ~ ~ walking and cycling trips. concentration of population/ employment (live-work) in the three ~' largest municipalitiesi3 ; :~;j _.. Somewhat Well Welh"' Somewlwt We11 Overall Ranking Altzrnative Trmuport ahon Choices & Commute Tfmz Indicators Somewhat Well.,. 4S'rll" Somewhat Well r > ,. .::. ,•~, • How well can the option be ~ Ability to.use existing systems ,Water The existmg water system, • Water -The existing water system, as Water -The existing water system, as a serviced using existing • Estimaced'cost of new services to as a wholek^is capable of meeting the a whole, is capable of meeting the whole, is capable of meeting the long systems? support the option (costing and long teen demands with minimum long term denuutds. Dishibution term demands. Distribution system may capacity.information is provided in investment in the treatment system may require some upgrades. require some upgrades. ~ Appendix B)~= facilities. Distribution system may • Wastewater -Significant investment • Wastewater -Significant investment is require some upgrades. is required in the wastewater required in the wastewater treatment • Wastewater -Significant treatment facilities to meet future facilities to meet future demand. investment is required in the demand. Water facility upgrade cost N/A wastewater treatment facilities to • Water facility upgrade cost N/A ~ Wastewater facility upgrade cost > $46M ~ meet future demand. Wastewater facility upgrade cost > • Water facility upgrade cost < $2M $40M I • Wastewater facility upgrade cost > $54M Dillon Consulting Limited Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July i3, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Region of Niagara Growth Management Strategy Indicator I Measure I Option A. Current "Trends Option B. Growth South Option C: Multi-Nodal 1 Not Very Well Well Somewhat bVell • How well does the option provide phasing opportunities for long-term investment? • Investment required in 10/30/30 year capital programs • Impact on debt capacity and 'affordability' Water - Investment is required in the long term to upgrade capacity at the Grimsby water treatment plant. Syr N/A 10 yr N/A 25 yr <$?M Wastewater - hnmediate, intermediate and long term investment is required to meet future demands. Syr < $0.7M 10 yr > $7M 25yr > $54M :};; Option A has the highest short tz-m and intermediate costs for wastewater infrastructure investmeif ($.7-7$ ~nilhon). • Water - Investment is not required to meet long term needs. Syr N/A 10 yr N/A ?5 yr N/A • Wastewater - Imzriediate, intermediate and long, term inveskinent is required to meet future demands. Syr <N/A '10 yr <$2M !25yr > $40M ,'jOption B has the lowest short term and ,.:intermediate costs ($p-$~ million) for ~~ wastewater infrastructure, allowing more flexibility for financing the long term improvements. Well Water -Investment is not required to meet long term needs. Syr N/A 10 yr N/A 25 yr N/A Wastewater -Immediate, intermediate and long term investment is required to meet future demands. Syr N/A 10 yr < $5M 25yr > $46M NIAGARA Option C has no short term costs and the second highest intermediate costs ($5 million) for wastewater infrastructure, providing for limited flexibility for financing the long term Not Very Well • How does the option impact water/wastewater systems? residengaf water use (based!on unit mix) All options aze considered the same.<_ Estunated total residential demand is 251ML/d. The geographic location of populatio is not considered to be a major factor related to residential water consumption. Other factors such as residential water rates, metering, conservation education and rainfall can have significant impacts on volume of water consumed. Wastewater volumes are related to water consumption as well as the integrity of the collection system. Aggressive I&I reduction programs will reduce wet weather flows significantly All options aze considered the same. Estimated total residential demand is 251ML/d. The geographic location of population is not considered to be a major factor related to residential water consumption. Other factors such as resideniial water rates, metering, conservation education and rainfall can have significant impacts on volume of water consumed. Wastewater volumes are related to water consumption as well as the integrity of the collection system. Aggressive IBrI reduction programs will reduce wet weather flows significantly Somewhat Well All options are considered the same. Estimated total residential demand is 251ML/d. The geographic location of population is not considered to be a major factor related to residential water consumption. Other factors such as residential water rates, metering, conservation education and rainfall can have significant impacts on volume of water consumed. Wastewater volumes aze related to water consumption as well as the integrity of the collection system. Aggressive I&I reduction programs will reduce wet weather flows significantly Dillon Consulting Limited 15 Watson ~ Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Region of Niagara Growth Management Strategy I Indicator Measure How does the option impact i • Qualitative assessment of impact on waste management systems? i waste collection and diversion rates Option A. Current Trends N/A • The Niagaza-Hamilton Waste Plan identifies a diversion target of 65 % . Niagara is currently achieving a rate of 47 % diversion. With region-wide recycling services in all municipalities and the same overall unit mix for each option, the ability to meet the 65 % diversion target is not perceived to significantly alter amongst the three options. Meeting the diversion target is dependent upon a variety of other factors external, to population and employment distribution patterns~~ NIAGARA Option B Growth South Option C: Multi-Nodal N/A N/A • The Niagaza-tIamilton Waste Plan identifies a diversion target of 65 % Niagaza is currently achieving a rate of 47 % diversion. With region-wide recycling services in all municipalities and the same overall unit mix for each option, the ability to meef,the 65 diversion target is not perceived to significantly alter amongst the three options. ,Meeting the diversion target is dependent upon a variety of other factors external to population and employment distribution "patterns. The Niagara-Hamilton Waste Plan identifies a diversion tazget of 65 % .Niagara is currently achieving a rate of 47 % diversion. With region- wide recycling services in all municipalities and the same overall unit mix for each option, the ability to meet the 65 % diversion target is not perceived to significantly alter amongst the three options. Meeting the diversion target is dependent upon a variety of other factors external to population and employment distribution patterns. Well Wa12, Well Overall Ranking Infrastructure Investment Indicators Not Very Well Weh, Somewhat Well • How well does the option support improved fiscal health? • Region-wide per capita costs"for new water•and waste water- irrfrastntcture for new growth (total infrastructure cost/total 2031 population) • Region-wide per new household - cost forsiew water and waste water infrastructure fq;anew growth (2006- 2031 household grov,~th/total infrasfructw•e costspb Regron-wide per capita costs for, new water +c~~ and wastewater services is $102 per person or $251 per household. • Region wide'~per capita cost for each new household unit is $1,070. Region-wide per capita costs for new water Region-wide per capita costs for new water and and wastewater services is $73 per person or wastewater services is $85 per person or $209 per $181 per household. household. • Region wide per capita cost for each new Region wide per capita cost for each new household unit is $773. household unit is $891. Not Vend Well Somewhat Well Somewhat Well How well does the option Compares historical vs. forecasted Option A balances historic household Option B would require Fort Erie, Thorold Option C would require Fort Erie, Thorold, match growth with perceived housing and employment growth. demand with future household growth in Welland and Pori Colborne to achieve Welland and Port Colborne to achieve higher Dillon Consulting Limited 16 Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Region of Niagara Growth l~fanagement Strateg•- Indicator mazket demand? (In light of the identified growth drivers in Niagara Region, what is an acceptable "threshold test" with respect to forecast demand in comparison historical trends) Measure Based on historical trends (1981 to 2006) a 50 % to 100% increase in annual housing and employment growth over then next 25 years has been identified as the "maximum threshold" for future growth to "South Niagara' Appendix C provides additional detail. Option A. Current Trends accordance with the identified economic and demographic drivers for Niagara Region. Grimsby is the only municipality receiving less than its historic rate of growth, reflecting the limited availability of greenfield land. Vend Well • How well does the option support fiscal health and sustainability? Qualitative.assessment of akility to finance each option. Each option is subject toSimilaz financial ~omces associated with fwtding new development (i.e. development charges, waxes, other senior government sources of financing; etc.). Fe each scenario, market demand'is considered to be the single most important factor in evaluating fiscal viability It is important to note that a detaIled fiscal impact analysis which quantifies the magnitude of difference between each of the three Growth Options has not been I'er capita/household infrastncture costs '~ assuc~ated with this development option are greater than Option B and C. lloc^ever, perceived financial challenges and risks associated with this option are comparatively lower given the balance between the growth allocations and the perceived market demand for growth by local municipality Option S: Growth South significantly higher rates of annual household growth (1981-2006 vs. 2006 to 2031). On annual basis each of these municipalities would see the following increases in household growth beyond historic levels: o Fort Erie-i25% o Port Colbprne ;199 o Welland - 96% oc aThoi•old -284 o ~~Total South Niagaza -146 Szveral municipalities also receive less than '.historic rates, including,Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln, Niagara on the Lake, Pelham `'and Waintleet. Similar.developmentpafterns .re also'~dentified for the non-residential ,ector. - Nof Very Well • Option B would require significant policy intervention (assuming the policies are effective) in order to achieve long-term growth levels allocated to South Niagara. Significant challenges exist under Option B "Growth South" with respect to the market realization of growth and the associated fiscal impacts. These include, but are not limited to, the following o Limitations of Development Charges to Finance Growth-Related Capital Costs -Under the Development Charges Act, 1997, the private sector is generally required to pay for internal infrastructure associated with new development i.e. local roads, NIAGARA Option C. Multi-Nodal rates of annual household growth (1981-2006 vs. 2006 to 2031). On annual basis each of these municipalities would see the following increases in household growth beyond historic levels: o Fort Erie - 24 o Port Colborne -144 % o Welland - 33% o Thorold - 105% o Total South Niagara - 52% Option C provides a more balanced distribution of household growth in comparison to Option B; albeit South Niagara would still receive a significant increase in annual growth in comparison to historical trends. Grimsby, and to a lesser extent, St. Cathazines would experience less than historic growth rates. Similaz development patterns are also identified for the non-residential sector. Well Option C would pose relatively less challenges and risks associated with financial sustainability in comparison with Option B, given its more balanced growth allocation by local municipality Compazatively, Option C may pose relatively greater challenges relative to Option A associated with financing new development given the higher proportion of growth allocated to the municipalities of South Niagara because Option C still provides higher than historic levels of growth in South Niagara. Dillon Consulting Limited 17 Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July S, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options P.egion of Niagara Growth Management Strate~~ .. NIAGARA ta.......~.,~" a .._~ n ~.' _'_._.l a.c. Indicator Measure Option A. Current Trends Option B. Growth South Option C. Multi-Nodal completed. Furthermore, an sewers, stormwater, and other soft analysis of Regional vs. local fiscal services. Municipalities are generally impacts associated with each required to finance "extemal" Growth Option has not been infrastructure i.e. water and sewer provided. tmnk mains, improvements to arterial roads, etc. Under Option B, achieving the aggressive gXOwth tazgets in South Niigara may pose increased fiscal challenges/risks for municipalities which and have a smaller assessment base and are more fiscally sensitive-c~yith to funding "external" infrastructure. o Front-End Financing Sources - DC's can provide a potential stream of ,` " ~ revenue, however; they do not provide a source of front-end financing. As such, municipalities generally debznture to gay foi growth-related capital which is not DC eligible. Altzrnauvely, a municrpality may enter into front-end financing agreements with the private sector to pay for infrastructure associated with new development. Under Option B, thz risk associated with public or private front-end financing arrangement would be greatest for the municipalitizs of South Niagara. If actual growth levels in South Niagara arz significantly lower than forecast, these municipalities would not fully rzalizz the DC rzvenues requued to recover the capita( costs associated with residential and non-residential growth. Furthermore, given the perceived weaker market for residential and nmr-residential Dillon Consulting Limited Watson 8 Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 Draft Evaluation Table -Phase 3, A Range of Options Region of Niagara Growth Alanagement Strategy NIAGARA Niagara 'i~IMf Regon Indicator Measure Option A. Current Trends Option S. Growth South Option C. Multi-Nodal development, ii is questionable whether adequate opportunities would exist for public-private partnerships to fund required infrastructure improvements. Well Not Very Well Well Overall Ranking -Fiscal Health Indicators i Well Not Very Well Well ` Refer to Appendix A for a detailed summary of the 50 people and jobs calculation. - - zSection 3.3 of the Region s Policy Plan encourages development along "two discontinuous development corridors, one between Thorold and Port-Colborne and the other beh°een Niagara Falk and Fort Erie, through enabling public policies' For the purposes of thk measure, these corridor mmticipalities are intended to represent "Grow Sout'n" s Net of any significant environmental features. Gross density includes unit, pazcel, Honor roads servicing and neighbourtwod~paFks. Population ielated employment land heeds are treated separately a The Provincial Policy Statement identifies criteria for defining affordability stating that affordability means " in the case~of ownership housmg, file least expensive of: (a). lwusing for which the purchase price results itt annual accommodation costs which do not exceed 30 percent of gross annual household income for low and moderate income households, or,(-i) housing for which the jiirrchase prse tsa,~at least 10 percent below tYte.ayerage purchase price of a resale unit vi the regional market area" Using the latter interpretation, Port Colborne and Welland are the only ntunicipalrttes iii Niagara with azt average purelase price wluclti is l0,pereent below the regional average. 'fhe Core Natural Heritage System is defined by the Region ofNiagaza ~ gh Amendtnenl 187 to R gi y raft impacts are determmed to bean feature wtthm~the thrtiu e on Polic P ~ y Core Natural Heritage System which bttersects with the conceptual urban boundary expansion area e Areas of High Intrinsic Susceptibility are based on Niagara Penirvsula Conservation Authority Groundwater Study; Figure 3-1 "Shallow Intrinsic Susceptibility" r For clarification purposes some exantples of green infrastructure solutions are provided;in thu note. Examples of what would be co~si<iered green infrastructure solutions related to site development would be, but are not limited to the following: on-site power generation, district energy, green building certification kktirough an accredited program Stich as LEED, green roofs and other heat island reduction measures, use of materiak wMch increase site permeability and reduce run-off and the use of native species and plantings. ~ ~~~ "Health and social services and facilities are conceritrated~,in the urban centres with a greater proportior~.of specialized and higher level services being located in the three cities of St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland. Similarly, publicly-funded educational services and taglities -especially secondary schobk, speoahzed services and post-secondaq~ opportunities -are concentrated in the urban centres. School facilities that may become available for reuse or co-location are ako more prevalent in the urban centres. A greater range''and mix of housing as well as affordable and rent-geared-to-nuome housing is found bt the urban centres. Cultural heritage sites, facilities and businesses/utdustries are heavily concentrated in the northern portion of the Region Local social service agencies have noted-accessibilityissues associated with the limited availability of transit in the Region and the cost of personal automobile use or taxi. The health of Niagara residents has been recognized as a key issue and significant efforts are underway to promote a healthy, active lifestyle. Facility investments such as the Niagara Circle trail system are noted. The Region is well served with recreational, cultwal and tourkt facilities owned and operated by all levek of government and are found throughout the Region., ;;;, s A more detailed assessment on commutvtg tbnes using tiie~Region s transportation model would take into account existing and projected travel demand and capacity, average speed, and level of congestion The following represents a qualitative assessment based on the theoretical impact of land use patterns on transportation demand and mode share. 10 Impact on goods movement was assessed based on access of new industrial lands to the X00 series highways. The assessment k based on the fact that higher levek of industrial development along highways reduces overall travel length and therefore time. n Much of this k dependant on wbart design and must be evaluated at the secondazy and site plan level From a broader perspective, ability to support trarsportation choices k based on ability to wall:/cycle to destinations, a transit stop, or share a ride. This is based on overall level and density of development, level of intensification, and live/work relationship. Therefore, this category k measured based oiL 1. Amount of development in established transit municipalities (St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls); 2. Density in established transit municipalities (St. Catharines, Welland, Niagara Falls); and, Dillon Consulting Limited Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting July 8, 2008 3. Level of intensification 1213igher intensuication targets reflect more development in built up areas with access to employment and amenities. "Phis gives residents a higher opportunity to walk to their destiution. Higher intensification targets in cities with transit (St. Cathazines, Welland, Niagaza Falls) also allows for easier transit use (which support closer live-work connectionsj. " It is perceived that lazger municipalities provide a greater opportunity for live-work developments. 16 Note that revised costing informatiat does not include planned upgrades to the Baker Road Wastewater Treatment plant. '~ Consumer preferences, program design and implementation and education are some of the factors v`~hich will influence Niagara's ability to meet its diversion targets. 76 Note that costs for improvements aze linuted to plant explanations and upgrades. Additional analysis for new trunks is to be provided. si t ~,. Dillon Consulting Limited 20 Watson & Associates Associated Engineering Clara Consulting EDP Consulting The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario lZes®~uti®n No. 1Vloved by Councillor Seconded by Councillor WHEREAS the Regional Mumcipahty of Niagara (the "Region) is currently undertaking a growth management study, "Niagara 2031 "; and WHEREAS the study will forecast and plan for population, housing and employment growth through to the year 2031, and WHEREAS m the third phase of the study, Options for Growth, three different scenarios for growth have been proposed; and WHEREAS Niagara Falls (the "City") is the second largest municipality m the Region, with a large supply of existing raw residential and industrial land; and WHEREAS our location, south of the Greenbelt and along the Queen Elizabeth Way (Q.E. W,), is ideally suited for the natural flow of growth in the Region; and WHEREAS of the three Options for Growth, Option "C" most closely corresponds to the high growth prediction's m the Municipal Comprehensive Review, undertaken for the City by the consultants, urbanMetrics; and WHEREAS Optzon "C" recognizes the role of the Q.E. W as the maj or transportation route through Niagara; and W~IEREAS Option "C" accommodates higher greenfield densities to meet the anticipated population growth projected for the City; and THEREI~'ORE >BE I'F ICES®>LVED that the City of Niagara Falls identifies Option "C" as the preferred option for growth because rt recognizes the City's capacity for growth, optimal location and utilization of existing infrastructure; and ~'IJI2TIIEIt ~E IT IZES®LVED that this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Niagara. AND The Seal of the Corporation lbe hereto affixed. DEAN I®R~'IDA It. T. (TED) SALCI CITY CLERK 1VIAYOI2 August 18, 2008 TS-2008-46 i '@~Bdl~~H 9; Q~~E~.~~e~ Cormci>ior Caroiynn loannani, Chair ' and Members of the Community Services Committee City cf Niagara Fails, Ontario Members Re• TS-ZrJU8-4S Coach Canada -Bus Servicing t3e~arturs RECOiVIIdlEiVD,4TtOIN, Tha# this Report be received for the information of Council ~ 'tt'~o-"E" ~~+"Q ~ •Develo pme.,~ look Info SponsorsE..p a~Pcr-Iwli-11es for vi-e~c-E ~eors On-Eart~ f`(yofo~ Coccch f~55oe $ACKGROUI4D• Gol-F -f-ou.rviaxwerrl- Since the t980's, Niagara Transit has offered garage maintenance services to out of sown and local #our bus operators Due to the fact that there are not enough private garages, in Niagara Falls, to service the needs of all of the tour buses #hat come here on a daily basis, our transi# operation is considered a welcome addition As with private sector garages, this is a "drop ~n" tvpe of business Although there is a great deal of return business, theta are no long term contracts or agreemen#s with any of the bus lines, including Coach Canada That being said, Coach Canada did receive a price break on goods and services due to the volume of work they provided This type of arrangement would be ransidered with any bus operator wishing to provide large volumes ofi work. Coach Canada verbally advised the Manager of Transit Fleet and f aciiaty on Friday, May 2na 2008 that they would no longer be primarily utilizing our maintenance services effective iLtonday, Nlay 5`h 2008 On May 7`h, 2008 correspondence vvas for,varded tc irlr Jim Devlin, President, Trantvvay-V~lagar (Coach Canada) requesting a meeting to discuss the circumstances surrounding their sudden departure In addi#ion, a meeting was held avith Councillor Moves, Council Liaiscn to Niagara Transit to inform him of the development and to discuss the measures being taken to mitigate the lass:iris6usiness Although no response from Mr Devlin, has been received to date, conversations that have occurred with Coach Canada Maintenance $taffandicate the decision to divert the majority of their maintenance work to another seriicP provider began years ago It was determrned that the fbllovving developments andsonyoing concerns, +rieighed heavily in their decision not to continue to uti3ize our garage~facility at the same volume levels (minor work is still erforrned from time to time ,.~,.~o°x~s'' ~ry~, ~t~•'° Community Servlpeg~Departmont l~'orkang Tngether to Serve Our Coniinunaty' ~ Transportation Services x ~xa~4~rlY~t-r, ~,~~yM,4 M~y,< 911 ° ~~,3 «,L,..•aefii+ x@ s, '.~~i'. 1FfT3~~ Gs:.A.~~.~~v:'~2,~.wl' :~r~Sa",`,:lF~'.~ad':~'er~'5 ~ u~ - Augus418, 2008 -2- TS-2008-46 1) Coach Canada has been working closely with Harper Power Products to consolidate their maintenance functions throughout the Province. With the committed patronage of Coach Canada, Harper Power Products recently made the investment to lease a facility on Kalar Road, south of McLeod Road to service the Coach Canada fleet, as well as other highway coach equipment. 2) Servicing our Local Transit fleet took precedence over the Coach Canada fleet, as it is common to have multiple highway coaches awaiting repair service 3) The relocation to this new facility provided additional office space for Coach Canada satellite staff. 4) The inability of the Transit Operations Facility to meet the ongoing maintenance and cleaning demands of their fleet. With three maintenance bays it was often difficult to expedite any service work when all hoists were in use, even when mechanics were available. As well, cleaning on Coach Canada buses is performed. predominantly outside throughout the year, due to our building height limitations, which precludes them from entering the indoor storage area. For 2008, in an effort to mitigate the loss of Coach Canada's maintenance business, staff have introduced the following measures: 1) Three IVlaintenance staff (two Service Persons(re-employed), one Cleaner (not known) have been laid off; 2) A parking lease with VIA Rail for staff parking across the street has not been renewed, as staff are now utilizing on-site parking; 3) An updated garage maintenance marketing flyerwas designed and distributed to more than three (300) hundred past, current and potential customers promoting our garage services; and, 4) Continue to seek new business to replace this departure to lessen the impact on the 2008 budget, as outlined below. Further to the abovementioned measures, Niagara Transit Staff have been in discussion with Greyhound Canada to inform them of the opportunity to have additional maintenance work performed at our facility. To July 31St, 2008, gross sales to Greyhound Canada had increased by 37 percent (not reflected in the numbers below). Historically, Greyhound maintenance work had been difficult to solicit because the Coach Canada fleet had occupied the majority of the available bays and staff resources. FananciaO Facts: Gross revenue generated by Coach Canada $1,500,000.00 Net revenue anticipated from Coach Canada for 2008 $ 307,000.00 Net revenue generated by Coach Canada to May 5, 2008 $ 93,000.00 Net savings realized through Staff layoffs $ 89,000.00 Net savings of non-renewal of Via parking lot $ 5,000.00 Present current net difference (does nor include potential new business) $ 120,000.00 August '08, 2008 -3- TS-2008-4~6 Please note, that of the $1.5 million of gross revenue stated above, approximately $920,000 is diesel fuel sales. Finally, the decision of Canada Coach to move the majority of their maintenance activity to a private maintenance facility, is a business decision which makes financial sense to them. Certainly, from the information Staff have been able to obtain, the issues surrounding their departure are long standing issues, which do not represent anything new since the transition of the Transit operation to a City Division. Staff will continue to take steps to mitigate the financial impact of this business decision by generating other business to replace Coach Canada's business. As Council is aware, IBI Consultant's are undertaking a review of the garage operation, as part of the Strategic Business Plan and Ridership Growth Study, including concerns raised by Canada Coach, to provide a direction for the future. A further update on the financial status of the garage operation will be provided to Council in the Fall following the typically busy bus season. Recommended by: Dren, Director of Transportation Services Approved by: ~~" ~ ,°~ Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services submitted. John~jlacDonald, Chief AdministratiJ~ Officer D Stuart S:\General AdministrationlGA 1.01 Reports12008 Community Services108 Aug 181TS-2008-46 Coach Canada Bus Servicing DepaRure.wpd T~'arking Together to Serve ®ur Community August 18, 2~fl$ _, ~,,~.a Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and ~~embers of the Community Ser>rices Commi##ee City of i~iagara Falls, Ontario i'Utembers R~~u~e~t for ;=x~en~jflr~ ~ Kiwani~ Agr>r~rn~r3t REG~~1~~~d~>~~9t~tV; TS-2~3a8-44 Thu#, until the completion of a Stree# 1-lardyvare reviev+,r, the reques# to extend the existing agreement a further five years {2010 #0 2015),. be denied, and, 2 That the City dedicate up to $5,000 00 for concrete pad ins#allations, to facili#a#e the ins#allation the Kiwanis benches, at mutually agreed upon transit stops ~~,CKGRQUi~t~; The current agreement with the ~iwanis Group, for the supply and installation of advertising bus benches at designated transi# stops, does no# expire until 2010 ~Nith the recent decision to remove benches along Candy's Lane, the Kia~aanis Group is asf~ing -the City to extend the agreement to 2015 ,~s part of the dune 2005 agreement, the Kigvanis j~vas to supply a ~vri##en five-year plan vvi#h respect to the replacemen# of their existing benches with ne~a style {~,vuroaght iron) benches Additionally they were to ensure that any neyv installations ?were to be applied for at the Ci#y end be sab~ect to ~ l./~ approval, if installed avithin a S I.~ jurisdiction Following the approval of the Candy's Lane S 1.~, request, on ~,'1ay ~ 4, 2008, the Ci#y notified the Kiu~jariis group that their existing bas benches on Candy's Lane ~riiould no longer be permi##ed The ~i~~vanis have indica#ed tha# the bas bench program is their chief revenue generator for their churl#able worlts and have no~~v requested that the existing agreement with the City, be extended to 2015 1n addition, the City provide up to four ne~~~i concrete pads at an upset limi# of $8,000 00 The pad cost jvas originally included in the 2005 agreement as a one time cast vvhich has not yet been utilized Transit Staff indicate that as they implement farther accessibili#y amenities at bas stops (concrete pads, steel#ers and iig~tng), it may be beyond the Kiwanis group to manage the ~" I Community Services Department Transportation Services Wnrking ~'agelher ~t~ Sere fltcr C~mrn~lni~ I Augus# 18, 2fl0$ - -_' - TS-2~{~8-44 program No~,vever, Transjt Staff \,v~ll have a better understanding of the nevv AODA (Access~bal~ty for Ontar~ans \,v~th Disab~l~t~es Act) regu~rements following the completion of the Transit Strategic Business Plan later thas fall In many other commun~t~es, including St Sathar~nes and '~Ielland, a third party advertiser manages the benches and shelter programs and provides .revenue to the City Niagara Falls 1s a dynamic environment ~n ~,vh~ch revenues may be max~m~zed to assist jn providing a higher level of service to the community ~,vhile m~tigat~ng or co~rerjng the cost to the Gorporat~on City staff are supportive of continuing the ex~st~ng agreement until {t's expiry 3n '?fly 0 Like the trash banlpedestrian barrier program tlUl~~l-;?t'~~~3-451„ also appearing on tonight's agenda, Staff \,v~ll be evaluating all street hardware advertising programs ~n relation to the City's current and proposed sign by-lavv In addition, Council's strategic pr~or~ty to identify and evaluate alternative sources of revenue ~,v~ll be addressed ~inali9y, s~m~lar to the trash bin/pedestrian barrier program, this program, has never gone through a formal quotation process Therefore, to give Staff an opportunity to evaluate our current and future street hardj,vare programs, ~t as recommended that this agreement not be extended at this time Recommended by Apprflved b~/ Respectfully submitted Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Serir~oes Ed Di~~lov~c, Execut~~re Director of Community Seni~ces ~I 1~ilacDonald, Chef Ad~n~n~strat~~,re Officer 5 V}/heeler S \General 'administration\GA 10'1 Reports\2008 Communib, 3ennces\08 4uy 18\TS-2008-a~F Request .or =xtension - '<iwanis 4graement.nvpd s Sent via email on/y; dio~daCa~niagarafa//s ca June 3rd, 2008 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen St., P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 ATTIVo ®EAN I®fftFI®A Dear Mr. Iorfida: ~tE: KIVI/ANIS CL~9~ ®F STAIMF®itl~ IIVCn - SUS ~E9VCh9 PR®7ECT We acknowledge receipt of the City of Niagara Falls letter of May 14t", 2008 advising us that our bus benches on Lundy's Lane must be removed by Friday June 13t", 2008. While we are still disappointed with the way this matter has been handled we will in any event agree to remove our benches as requested. I trust that the Lundy's Lane BIA will be installing benches shortly thereafter as there are a number of residents who use the benches while waiting for buses along the Lane. During the past little while it seems that this portion of the project has not received too much consideration and the benches we have had installed were all installed at bus stops as requested by the City. In view of the fact that we have purchased 20 wrought iron benches and had plans to replace all of the other benches over the next several years it is somewhat difficult for us to commit a lot of dollars in this project with the agreement expiring in 2010. We do want to continue this project and we do have intentions of purchasing more wrought iron benches for installation in other areas in the City. .../2 Kiwanis Club of Stamford Inc., P. 0 Box 784, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6 CANADA ~ rHE CHILDREN DF ~~~ We would therefore ask if the City would be prepared to extend our agreement for a further five years to 2015 instead of waiting until the expiry of the current agreement and then exercising the renewal option. We would also ask the City if they are prepared to commit to the installation of more concrete pads for our benches. In the last agreement it was agreed that four new pads would be installed however this has never been completed. We are anxious to negotiate with our advertisers for other locations of the benches and would ask that this matter be dealt with as quickly as possible. We would like to make a presentation to Council at a mutually convenient time, Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Yours truly, Brian McKeown, Chairman Bus Bench Committee /flg Ni...onic /^InF...C Ci~,.o.4.....1 r..,. n n Qnv 7Rd Ali~nv„ G-.11.. nni ~ 7C GVG rnn~enw A~tgu~t 18, 2~3{~8 ~~~.~~~~~~~1~ ,. Counc~lJor CaroJynn Joannoni, Chair and ~Ulembers of the Community Ser`i~ces Committee City of Niagara J=alts, ~ntar~o 1Vlembers Re: TS-2fl4~8-~3 l~e~ques#'to ~e~~vv A+gre~a~ent - Q,~l.t~. lyjagara RECfl11~~~1~D~,TI~~: TS-20~~-45 ~ That, until the completion of a Street >-iardvvare revieyv, the City rer~eyv tf~e agreement wvith G Nl ~ l~iagara for an additional two-year period 2 That the JVlayor and Clerk be authorized to execute said agreement B~,C14~G~OU>U~; In February of 200, the City entered into an agreement with D jil G ~l~agara Ltd , to provide recycling bins and pedestrian handrails ~,vith advertising panels on municipal road aJJowvances Prior to Chas, the City had an agreement ~ruith 0 ~ G - C~lifas Marketing Group Glifas had not maintained the bins or hand rails, and vas remiss in submitting revenue to the City C iU9 G i°~iagara stepped in as the assumed agent, and quickly ensured that product standards were improved and revenue was submitted in a timely manner ~,ny concerns or damage to hardware vvas quickly resolved in a professional manner ~1s +,veJl all newv requests for installations ~~uere duly processed thro~igh the local B J ~,'s, then :submitted to staff for approval and recommendatioris 0 i~~l ~ 1~1i.agara has faithfully executed aJJ aspects of the agreement and has established good relations with the local B 1 A, s The recycle bins collections are maintained through J;egional 1'~iagara's waste recycling program Currently, fl JUl G ~iiagara remits a fee of $~ 0 00 per month per street hard+nzare installation The City is proposing that ail terms and conditions remain the same, ~,vith an increase retroactive to June t , 2008 to $14 00 per montJ~ per unstaJJation and a further 0°~0 per annum peryear increase starting in .June 2009 The original rentvvas increased yearly over the Jast ten years to the current ~ t 0 00, and has remained at that since 2005 The proposed rate is based upon staff's exploration of the market for such (eases ~Yr~rkiz3aa ?'o~,?Zla~r to ,S'erv~ Our C~mrnz>zniZy Community Seruices Deg~artment Transportation Seniices August '18, 2flfl8 - 2 - Ts-2flfl$-45 D M G Niagara currently has 21 street hardware installations, consisting of nine recycling bins, and tvveive pedestrian hand rails yvhich currently provide approximately $1,3[i0 00 to $1,70 00 per year, dependant upon the number of active installations They are reque-sung aten-year contract extension, ho\rvever, Staff are recommending a t\~vo-year re n e+~va I Staff has recently been approached by other street harduvare/advertising firm:s that handle recycling bins, however, they could not supply the pedestrian barriers Therefore, Staff are recommending renewal of a revised agreement +~+~ith D 14l G Nii~gera for a period of tovo years The agreement does not pro+nde any exclusivity to t3 N1 G Niagara, therefore the Gity is free to pursue other street hardware programs as ~~~vell Life the Ki+~vanis bus bench program {iV1Vi1-2fl~08-~4), also appearing on tonight's agenda, staff will be evaluating all street hardvvere advertising programs in relation to the Guy's current end proposed sign by-la+~+i In addition; Counc~!'s stra~teg3c prrorit~j to identify and evaluate alternative sources of revenue zroill be addressed Finally, similar to the Ki+~vanis bus bench program, this program, has never gone through a formal quotation process Therefore, to give Staff an opportunity to evaluate our current end future street hard+,vere programs, it is recommended that this agreement be approved for a period of t•~vo years -~ recommended by %~ =~'~ ~---~ _~~ Mari Dren, Director of Transportation Seances -. - _ ~i Eci I~ullovic, Ex#i~>~b'i~~tor of Community Ser,/ices respectfully submitted J hn P~9acl~onald, C'riief Administrati~ie Officer 3 '~r\iheeler 3'~General administration\GA 1 C1 Reuorts\Z003 Commundy ~eriices\C3 =dug 131T5-2003-~d~ Request to renew agreement Oi\dG Pliayara.wod A~gus# ~ $, 2fl98 _ },. _~\i ~Q~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ .__ s~~AtVADA ~ouncill~or Darolrnn loannoni, Chair and members of the Co~mmanity ~er~~ices Committee City of ]~iagara Falls, Ontario ~~embers Re; ~'S~2fl~;3-~~ ~T173'71171fl~£~ ~fl8d ~~~'$(~~~ ~~Yl~~I TS-29(38-43 That a "no stop~3ing" restriction be irr~plei•nented on the yvest side of Drummond Road be#ween Candy's Lane and a point ~fl r3~etres south of 1~orth Street in place of the existing "no parl~ing>, restriction 2 That a "no s#opping" restr.ictiori be i~iplernented on the east side of Drurramond Road between Lund~J's Lane and a point 70 metres south of Candy's Lane in place of the existing "no parking" restriotion S~,C~C~~OUi~~fl; 1n reply to a regaest, staff has investigated the parking sitaati~on on Drummond Road adjacent to Stamford Collegia#e 1-ligh School The school is fooated on the west side of I~ru~rimond Road, between Lundy's Lane and Summer Street. 'The concern stems from motorists stopping to drop off their children next to the scho~o~l, ii~npeding traffic progression Drummond Poad is an arterial roadway 1 ~ ~ metres in width, ~~vith ~o lanes in eaoh direr#i~on The left lane be~coires a designated left turn lane for southd~ound motorists approaching Candy's Lane, thus through and right turning traffic must remain in the curb lane There is also a steep noline on Drummond Poad immediately north of L undy's Lane Sidewalks are present on both sides for pedestrian use The:intersection of Candy's Lane and Drummond Road is signalized, ~,vhich is further super;ais~>r11`fjy a school crossing guard during the school year Presently, "n~o par]<ing" restriction are present on both sides of Drummond Poad abafiting the school Although tt'i~s ~~~hibits motors#s from parl~ing, they may stop momentarily and allow passengers, to<~~p~rd and alight the aehicle This s~ecti~n of Drummond Road carries m~ai";e fihan ~O, gflfl vehicles daily, with peak periods coinciding with school arrival and~.dsmissal times To maintain unimpeded traffic progression on the arterial roacl,~and 1d~ensare that motorists sight distance is unobstructed ;*~ ~~''~" i Community Services i3e{~artment a'd ' , ~?r''` `: Transportation Services .. ,:.i_..., _ -: ~Y~r>'ring ~'ogether to Serve,~ur Cammunit,~ August 18, 2008 - 2 - TS-2008-43 it is recommended that the existing parking restriction abutting the school frontage be replaced with a stopping prohibition. The same revision is also requested on the east side of Drummond Road in front of the commercial plaza at Lundy's Lane. The revised controls will prohibit motorists from stopping their vehicles on Drummond Road, and minimizing delays to the motoring public. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: 8 Karl Dren, Director of a' ~. ~, Ed Dujlovic, Exec nsportation Services Director of Community Services ~., iVlacDonald, Chief Administrative Bart Skiba S:\General AdministratianlGA 1 01 Reports12008 Community Services\OS Aug 181TS-2008-43 Drummond Road -Parking Review.wpd 4 w ~ ;+~ ~. It. :t ~~W~~~~~~~ W ~~~~~~ ~~t~~ ~~a~9ci~~ ~~~~r~~ I~~~o~~uv existing pari<ing restrictions u ~e replaced with supping restrictions 7r~ffic Signa The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. 11Roved by Seconded by WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting maybe closed to the public if the subject matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on August 18, 2008 Niagara Falls Council will go into a closed meeting to consider a matter that falls under the subject matter of 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, and 239(2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA R. T. (TED) SALCI CITY CLERK MAYOR