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University Village Local Area Plan

University Village Local Area Plan . Terms of Reference Report Brian Green, Deputy Director of Planning & Development March, 2013. University Village and the OCP. OCP has identified South End as one of three growth centres

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University Village Local Area Plan

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  1. University Village Local Area Plan Terms of Reference Report Brian Green, Deputy Director of Planning & Development March, 2013

  2. University Village and the OCP • OCP has identified South End as one of three growth centres • Identifies the University Village area as a Mixed Use/Commercial Core area • Development pressures in area • Cowichan Place agreement requires a planning process to be undertaken

  3. OCP – Map 12 Managing Growth

  4. What is a Local Area Plan • A LAP is a land use planning and urban design tool that guides physical development of private and public lands, and undertakings of public works. • The LAP will propose a vision and guiding principles for the physical environment of the study area • The LAP will create a planning and design framework/policies to achieve that vision • Strategy to implement it.

  5. University Village Local Area Plan • Build on the work of the OCP • Zooming in from 50,000 ft to 10,000ft • Ensure conformity with the OCP • Address local issues based on ‘sound’ evidence • Provide certainty for everyone • A plan for the next 30 years • Collaborate with the City of Duncan

  6. Possible Issues • Local Area Plan will analyse and make recommendations to guide change including the following matters: • Land use considerations • Urban design considerations • Land development proposals • Public open spaces and community linkages • Deal with issues such as: • Climate Change • Ageing population and future demographics • Scale, massing and types of uses • Encouraging new services and housing forms

  7. Study Area • The LAP will consider three different areas within the Growth Centre • Focus Area: Where the main analysis and recommendations will be focused – Commercial Core. • Adjacent area: Properties immediately adjacent to the 'focus area’ • Communities Context Area: The wider area in the Growth Centre

  8. Local Area Plan Process • SSG appointed to provide input to the consultants and staff at key stages • Terms of Reference Report to CPAC/Council • RFP issued • Consultant appointed • Baseline Review/Key Issues Report • Draft Plan produced • Proposed Plan produced • Proposed Plan presented to CPAC • Plan adopted by Council

  9. Local Area Plan Process

  10. Stakeholder Steering Group • The Steering Group will advise the Planning/Consulting Team on: • opportunities for public input, • draft land use concepts, • striking an appropriate balance between OCP-wide and local objectives, and • draft planning recommendations • Being a ‘critical’ friend

  11. Stakeholder Steering Group • Possible members include: • Community residents 3/4 reps • VIU • Cowichan Green Community • First Nations • Chamber of Commerce • School District

  12. OCP CC&EAP Market Data Back-ground info Other Council Adopted Policies Com-munity Input Local Area Plan

  13. What the plan may contain • Plan informed by evidence and Baseline Review • Vision and Guiding Principles • Plan Concept/Policies • Land Use • Built Form and Site Design • Public Realm • Infrastructure • Other community issues to be addressed • Regulating Plan • Implementation

  14. Community Involvement • Key element to the overall process • Key issues/visioning workshop • Stakeholder engagement e.g., landowners/developers • Steering Group Meetings • Draft Plan consultation • Proposed Plan consultation • Public Hearing of Council

  15. Draft Timing • Terms of Reference Report – March 2013 • RFP Issued – April 2013 • Consultants appointed – May 2013 • Key Issues/Baseline Review - July 2013 • Draft plan - October 2013 • Final plan - December 2013

  16. Questions?

  17. Example of a Regulating Plan

  18. Planning ‘Tools’ in North Cowichan • Federal & Provincial Legislation • North Cowichan • Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw • DPAs • Zoning Bylaw • Use • Regulation • DPA Guidelines • Subdivision Bylaw • Other Bylaws • E.g., sign bylaw, business licencing, campgrounds, temporary trailers

  19. North Cowichan’s OCP • Many policies within the OCP affect decisions not just relating to land use • Key parts of the OCP: • Section I - Principles, Assets and Challenges • Section II – Goals, Objectives and Policies • Section III - Making the Plan Work • Appendices • Development Permit Areas • Comprehensive Development Plans

  20. OCP – Overarching Principles Sustainability Economic Development Smart Growth Healthy and Safe Community Community Engagement

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