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2017-10-03 Growth Committee Agenda Packet - Open SessionCity of Saint John Growth Committee - Open Session AGENDA Tuesday, October 3, 2017 11:00 am 8th Floor Boardroom, City Hall 1. Call to Order Pages 1.1 Approval of Minutes - September 6, 2017 1 - 4 1.2 Verbal Updates 1.2.1 Award Program 1.2.2 Sandy Point Road 1.2.3 Community Compliance Program 1.3 Central Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan 5-49 1.4 Developer Interviews - Central Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan 50-57 1.5 Develop Saint John Update 1.5.1 Budget Request from Growth Reserve 58-59 1 Poeta Sy:1 City of Saint John Growth Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Growth Committee Closed Session 1. Call to Order Si vous avez besoin des services en fran�ais pour une r6union de Conseil communal, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862. Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant to the provisions of subsection 10.(2)(4) of the Municipalities Act and Council / Committee will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session: 12:15 p.m., 8th Floor Boardroom, City Hall 1.1 Approval of Minutes 10.2(4) 1.2 Personal Matter 10.2(4)(b) 1.3 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c) K rIN. m MINUTES - OPEN SESSION GROWTH COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 AT 11:15 A.M. Stn FLOOR BOARDROOM, CITY HALL Present: Mayor D. Darling Deputy Mayor S. McAlary Councillor G. Lowe Councillor J. MacKenzie Councillor B. Armstrong Councillor R. Strowbridge Also Present: City Manager J. Trail Commissioner Growth and Community Development J. Hamilton Deputy Commissioner Growth and Community Development P. Ouellette Deputy Commissioner Building and Inspection Services A. Poffenroth Director Strategic Real Estate Services S. Carson Population Growth Manager A. MacKinnon Strategic Advisor J. Isada Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits 1. Meeting Called To Order Mayor Darling called the Growth Committee open session meeting to order. 1.1 Approval of Minutes —August 1, 2017 Moved by Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Deputy Mayor McAlary: RESOLVED that the minutes of August 1, 2017 be approved. MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that item 1.3 Population Growth Progress, be moved forward on the agenda. LTA [0000114L1:k]k]11191 1.3 Population Growth Progress 1.3.1 Initial Overview: Poqulation Growth Referring to the submitted report, Mr. A. MacKinnon, Population Growth Manager provided a status update on the population growth strategy file. Work will continue with community partners to refine the framework and action items and to assign responsibility to key areas. Mr. Rob Kelly, Assistant Deputy Minister of Labour, Employment and Population Growth, commented on the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program that connects employers with international graduates and skilled workers to fill open job positions. A concentrated effort is needed by all levels of government to attract and retain immigrants. Leaders in the community can help dispel some of the myths by letting New Brunswickers know that there are labour force issues, that immigration has benefits and can help the economy, and the importance of welcoming communities. Mayor Darling asked that community leaders increase the pace of the immigration initiative. Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that Item 1.3 Population Growth Progress; 1.3.1 Initial Overview: Population Growth; and 1.3.2 Update on NB Immigration, be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. (Mr. MacKinnon and Mr. Kelly withdrew from the meeting) 1.2 Discussion of 1671 Sandy Point Road and Tucker Park (Deputy Mayor McAlary) Moved by Deputy Mayor McAlary, seconded by Councillor Armstrong: RESOLVED that the Tucker Park property be removed from the Growth Plan. Councillor Strowbridge stated that he would like a proposal from staff prior to making a decision. Councillor MacKenzie suggested that developers interested in Tucker Park be referred to the Tucker Park Recreation Association for consultation and consensus on the development. Mayor Darling stated that he supports receiving a report on the Tucker Park land. Development opportunities could include an enhanced recreation experience at Tucker Park and would not stop the process prematurely prior to considering a report and/or proposals. Councillor Lowe agreed that the Tucker Park Recreation Association, aligned with staff from Leisure Services, be permitted to consult with developers on potential proposals, as opposed to removing Tucker Park from the Growth Plan altogether. Moved by Mayor Darling, seconded by Councillor Strowbridge: RESOLVED that Item 1.2 Discussion of 1671 Sandy Point Road and Tucker Park (Deputy Mayor McAlary), be tabled. MOTION DEFEATED with Deputy Mayor McAlary and Councillors Armstrong, MacKenzie and Lowe voting nay. Councillor MacKenzie suggested an amendment to the original motion to remove Tucker Park from the Growth Plan by adding that developers would have to vet its proposal through the Tucker Park Recreation Association before coming to the Growth committee, PAC and Council. Mr. Trail stated that as it currently stands, development of Tucker Park is only a concept, with no clear proposal under consideration and added that there could be improvements made to the park that could co -exist with development. In terms of the suggestion that developers be referred to the citizen committee, Mr. Trail cautioned against this approach and noted that a develooer is unlikelv to consult with a private arouo on a develooment or000sal. In addition. Tucker Park from the Growth Plan. The vote was called on Deputy Mayor McAlary's original motion to remove Tucker Park from the Growth Plan. MOTION DEFEATED with Mayor Darling and Councillors MacKenzie, Armstrong, Lowe and Strowbridge voting nay. Moved by Councillor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that any development opportunity be referred to Leisure Services who is required to consult with the Tucker Park Recreation Association for consideration of any development opportunities for the Tucker Park lands and subsequently brought back to the Growth Committee for consideration. Responding to a question, Mr. Trail stated that his understanding is that this would only respond to development inquiries that would be referred to Leisure Services and that the City would not be actively developing a concept for Tucker Park. Mr. Trail reiterated that he is not recommending this approach. MOTION DEFEATED with Mayor Darling, Deputy Mayor McAlary and Councillor Strowbridge voting nay. 1.4 1671 Sandy Point Road Development Mr. Trail noted that Council has identified growth and fiscal responsibility as major pillars of its priorities, outlining some of the progress that has already occurred. He encouraged the committee to fully consider the report on the Sandy Point Road development, adding that it is indicative of the difficult choices that will be before the committee and council in the future. Mr. Kliffer reviewed the submitted report and commented on possible development scenarios that could occur at 1671 Sandy Point Road including a status quo option, low-density residential option, medium -density residential option and a high-density residential option. Mr. Kliffer also commented on the concerns that were expressed by the community. Moved by Councillor Strowbridge, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the Growth Committee make the following recommendation to Common Council: 1. Initiate the Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning process for a parcel of land with an area of approximately 5.18 hectares, located at 1671 Sandy Point Road also identified as being PID Number 00418129 on September 18, 2017. The Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning would seek to: - Redesignate, the parcel of land on Schedule A of the Municipal Plan from Park and Natural Area to Stable Area; - Redesignate, the parcel of land on Schedule B of the Municipal Plan from Park and Natural Area to Stable Residential Area; and Amend the Zoning By -Law by rezoning the parcel of land from Park (P) to Mid -Rise Residential (RM); and, 2. Direct the City Manager to undertake additional public engagement, as defined in this report, with the community and key stakeholders in order to enhance public awareness, clarify Adjournment Moved by Councillor Strowbridge, seconded by Mayor Darling: RESOLVED that the open session meeting of the Growth Committee be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The open session meeting of the Growth Committee held on September 6, 2017 was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Recording Secretary 71 Lu to to T ra woo / ,ria ri I 71 r. Since July 25+ Smaller Engagements Ideas Shared Comments & More than 2,000 rd Tentative Date House Public Open November 23 Action Advocacy South Action Waterfront Action Policy Policy Action Advocacy South End Design Advocacy Manual Action Policy Policy Advocacy Action Action Village Waterloo Policy ByLaw Heritage Action Action Advocacy Policy Policy Central Uptown & Waterfront Action The Neighbourhood Plan Design & Regulatory Strategic Actions The Big Moves Key Highlights Moves The Big Waterfront Uptown & Central . Carmarthen St Parkcade St. Sydney Charlotte St. St. Grannin Prince William St. Water St. Prince William St. Water St. . Water St Prince William St. Water St. . Water St Prince William St. Water St. . Water St The South End St.Sydney St.Charlotte St. Germain Sydney St. Charlotte St. Wentworth St. Carmarthen St. The South Waterfront Waterloo Village The Approach Action Strategic A statement of municipal principal or direction. Can guide regulatory system. Programs, projects or initiatives that the City or A strategic position that the municipality adopts and works to encourage change within higher levels of government. Policy Action Advocacy Strategic Action Implementation of the Big Moves Heritage & Public Realm Urban Design Transportation Being Parks & Safe & Clean Environment Resident Well Local Urban Economy Arts & Culture Development Strategic Action Actions & Evaluated Policies Being More than 200 ЋЎњ —ĻğƩƭ Ώ Ћ —ĻğƩƭЎ —ĻğƩƭЊЎ —ĻğƩƭ ΏΏΏ ЊЌЎ ЊЎ Need for Prioritization Long Term Medium Term Short Term Immediate could be the most What do you think impactful projects? plan? neighbourhood How should we prioritize & phase the Plan? neighbourhood Are there specific need to be included actions that you feel in the GROWTH COMMITTEE REPORT M&C No. # found on Sharepoint Report Date September 29, 2017 Meeting Date October 03, 2017 Service Area Growth and Community Development Services His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of the Growth Committee SUBJECT: Developer Interviews Central Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head City Manager Andrew Reid Phil Ouellette/Jacqueline Jeff Trail Hamilton RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that the Growth Committee receive and file this report. REPORT This report aggregates the feedback from five developers who have experience building in the Waterloo Village, Uptown, or South End area of the peninsula, in addition to a developer whose market is primarily outside of the peninsula. Past experience in residential development ranged from freehold single family and townhouse units to condominiums and rentals. This report will provide the Growth Committee with a greater understanding of the current development context going forward in implementing the Roadmap and also as it relates to the Central Peninsula Neighbourhood plan, which will propose key focus areas for infill and growth on the peninsula. Planning staff meet on an ongoing basis with developers for discussion. In this instance, the purpose of the interviews were threefold: (1) understanding perceived market supply, demand and customer demographics, especially as it relates to the central peninsula; (2) estimating the development opportunity of city-owned property on the central peninsula; and (3) receiving feedback on the neighbourhood arly placemaking concepts in terms of the lens of development. - 2 - CENTRAL PENINSULA HOUSING MARKET Market Demand There was general agreement that the central peninsula was in need of new development. Proposed building forms consisted of small footprint townhouses to high-end multiple unit dwellings and high-end rentals, all of which are consistent with the need for more residential development Oversupply In contrast to demand, interviewees pointed out the oversupply of poorly maintained, outdated, or derelict low-end rental properties. Demographic Following population trends on the peninsula, developers identified their customer demographic predominantly divided into two groups: persons aged 55- 69, so-called baby boomers and persons aged 20-34, so-called millennials. There was greater emphasis on the baby boomers demographic and its potential for growth on the central peninsula. CITY-OWNED PROPERTY 90-102 Mecklenburg has been identified as a strategic city-owned property. The site is currently used as a collection site for recyclables. Development potential of this site was pressure-tested with each of the developer interviewed. There was little interest at the current time in an investment of residential development on the site. In terms of the developers who had experience building on the peninsula, there is hesitation to proceed with substantial investment for new units east of Sydney Street. In other words, new developments in the uptown area would need to gradually expand out from the west and it would be too risky to leapfrog these trends with new construction on perception of a lack of maintenance and orderliness in this particular area. In terms of the developer with no experience on the peninsula, there was interest in pursuing development within a neighbourhood context, sufficiently distant from any noise generated by entertainment venues of the uptown; however, the Mecklenburg site was considered too far from the core. The Coast Guard Site has been pursued for future development by the City over the past number of years. According to the preliminary placemaking concepts in the Central Peninsula neighbourhood plan, the Coast Guard site is a key area. The plan suggests an incremental style of development, beginning at the edge of - 3 - Water Street, with the possible adaption of existing buildings and extension of Harbour Passage along interviewees for this incremental approach. One developer advised that the City maintain ownership over the site to ensure proper development over time and responded enthusiastically to pursuing a development on leased land along Water Street. Another developer advised against the City making further investment on this site, noting that a population base was first required to prepare the land to transition to a higher use. The Former Sugar Refinery Site received a mixture of feedback from interviewees. There was interest in providing more things to do in the South End that might accelerate the pace of residential development southward. At the same time, interviewees saw any residential development south of Broad Street as being very far into the future. One developer encouraged the overall south waterfront area to remain an employment district with light industrial and business park uses. Ross Street is a 130 metre public right of way between St. James Street and the Lower Cover Loop. According to preliminary placemaking concepts of the Neighbourhood Plan, the street is stopped up and closed for the purposes of pursuing residential development fronting onto Rainbow Park. In turn, Germain/Lower Cove Loop is re-opened. Interviewees generally agreed upon the idea of freeing up more land through the Ross Street closure and were also in favor of investment in Rainbow Park and housing developments in proximity to the Park. OTHER COMMENTS Responding to what the City can do to help development and investment of the peninsula, interviewees noted the following: - Free up more land for new construction; - First deal with perceptions of crime and cleanliness before all else; - Continue incentives program; - Beautification and maintaining infrastructure is of high importance (e.g. renewing sidewalks, burying underground electrical utilities); - Promote the City more effectively; - Identify what groups coming into the peninsula on a regular basis. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION - 4 - Saint John Common Council adopted the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday th March 27, 2017, which primarily includes Action Items Continue local and external developer consultation to re-generate inventory of opportunities and also #4Deliver development strategy for 10 high-profile municipal properties STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Common Council has adopted a new set of Council Priorities: 2016-2020 in early positive and supportive city. We grow in a smart way and attract talent, adopted key performance indicators to evaluate its ability to DƩƚǞ {W, including, x base assessment within th the Roadmap for Smart Growth on Monday March 27, 2017.REPORT Click here to enter text. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The objective through the Roadmap for Smart Growth to pursue and review key parcels of municipal property is to investigate the potential of suitable development opportunities in order to generate tax base growth for Saint John. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS This intention of this exercise was to gain input from third party resources, no other internal services areas were consulted during the interview process. ATTACHMENTS Placemaking Concepts Central Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan Attachment 1: Placemkaing Concepts 18 17 Place-Making Concept: SOUTH END Duke St. Mecklenburg St. Queen Square N 4 5 Queen St. Queen Square Queen Square S 4 3 SJB / KE School Carmarthen St. Wentworth St. Pitt St. St. James St. 3 1 Rainbow Park Britain St. L o w e r 2 C o v e L o o p Charlotte St. Broad St. LEGEND Sydney St. New Existing 0255075m Completion of the basketball and tennis courts and additional landscaping Infill housing along St. James Street would make contribute to a more 23 and seating would enhance Rainbow Park as a community asset. attractive corridor New townhouses along the edges of Rainbow Park would increase Could St. James and Wentworth be repositioned as contemporary community Infill housing like these townhouses would enhance Queen Square and 145 community use and vitality. hub? complement existing buildings. N N E TAKINGSHAPE I A G L H P Central Peninsula B OD UO RO H 20 18 Place-Making Concept: Waterloo Village . r D k c i w Marsh s. t n S u r Creek n B w o r C Cathedral of 4 the Immaculate Conception Boys & Girls Club Social Enterprise Hub P a u l H a r Rr i s S i t c . h m o n Chown d S t Field . 3 R a i l w Wetland a Grocery y Preserve . t S Store o . o t l 5 S r e d 1 t r 2 a a Prince w W d E e Charles c n i r P School Union St. LEGEND Pitt St. New Existing 0255075m Carmarthen St.Wentworth St. A mixed-use node at Prince Edward Square could bring retail and other Live/work units would animate this section of Union Street, create housing 12 amenities to the Central Peninsula, including a grocery store. opportunities and support entrepreneurship. New housing along the edges of Chown Field would put eyes on the park A low-rise, mixed-use and mixed-income neighbourhood along Crown A wetland preserve along Marsh Creek would provide a unique recreational 345 and create a sense of enclosure. Street would provide housing alternatives in proximity to essential community opportunity to peninsula residents and enhance property values. amenities. N N E TAKINGSHAPE I A G L H P Central Peninsula B OD UO RO H 22 19 Place-Making Concept: Uptown & Central Waterfront S Loyalist t . P UNB a Burial t r i c k Ground City S King Square N t City Market . Market Square Hall KingÔs Square King St. E King St. Loyalist 3 Market Slip Plaza King Square S Parkade 1 Leinster St. 5 Irving 4 Home Office St. MalachyÔs Memorial Trinity Anglican 2 High School Church Sydney St. Charlotte St. Water St. Prince William St.Canterbury St. Germain St. Princess St. Princess Street Slip LEGEND New Existing Coast Guard site redevelopment Phase 1: Extension of 0255075m Harbour Passage Trail along waterfront and renovate and repurpose existing office buildings Contemporary infill development could playfully integrate with the heritage The existing buildings at the Coast Guard site could be reskinned and 12 buildings of Uptown and KingÔs Square.expanded for a modern aesthetic in early phases. Active uses such as a food or beer hall can be located on the ground floor and engage the waterfront. King Street at Market Square could become a gathering place for special Later phases of development at the Coast Guard site could include The Coast Guard site provides opportunities for passive recreation and 345 events, unified with pavers or paint. residential buildings at the waterÔs edge. special event for both residents and visitors to Saint John. N N E TAKINGSHAPE I A G L H P Central Peninsula B OD UO RO H 24 20 Place-Making Concept: South Waterfront Broad St. 1 Charlotte St.Sydney St. Future Port Broadview Ave. Industrial Park Broadview Ave. Barrack Greenhouses Green 4 5 Amphitheatre Vulcan St. 2 Informal Event Grounds 3 Amphitheatre s l a Tin Can n i m Beachr e T h s a t o P Waterfront Bay of LEGEND Fundy New Existing 0255075m v v Two four-storey apartment buildings on Broad Street flanking Sydney Street Flat paved surfaces could support a range of temporary and seasonal uses, 12 would reinforce the entry to the South Waterfront and frame Rainbow Park. and require minimal infrastructure or investment. An amphitheatre on the South Waterfront would provide a unique concert The Armoury site has long-term potential as a community hub with a focus The Armoury itself could be adapted to a range of community or educational 345 experience. With few residents nearby, noise impact would be minimal. on arts and culture, urban farming, education, or recreation. uses, such as a partnership with an existing institution. N N E TAKINGSHAPE I A G L H P Central Peninsula B OD UO RO H GROWTH COMMITTEE REPORT M&C No. # found on Sharepoint Report Date September 26, 2017 Meeting Date October 03, 2017 Service Area Growth and Community Development Services His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of the Growth Committee SUBJECT: Request for funding from Growth Reserve Budget, Develop SJ OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council. AUTHORIZATION Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head City Manager Steve Carson Jeff Trail RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that Growth Committee: Recommend to Common Council the allocation of $25,000 from the Growth Reserve Fund to support one-time start-up expenditures associated with Develop SJ. sdfsdf sdfsd REPORT The Director of Strategic Real Estate is requesting that Growth Committee invest $25,000 from the Growth Reserve Fund (there is currently $190,000 unallocated budget capacity within the Growth Reserve Fund for 2017) to assist with one- time start-up costs for Develop Saint John. In particular the funds will be invested in a robust and interactive real estate data base and website together with a client relationship management system, which will allow for very proactive and efficient management of real estate development opportunities. DEVELOP SAINT JOHN - TRANSITIONAL BUDGET OCT-DEC, 2017 EXPENSES: -Salaries/benefits $67,000 -Dev strategy, HR plan, KPIs. $8000 -Office/admin/IT. $10,000 - 2 - -Legal/accounting. $15,000 -Communications. $10,000 -Project support $20,000 -Website/CRM Dev. $40,000 **original budget $15,000 TOTAL. $170,000 REVENUE: City Growth Budget - previously approved. $90,000 SJIP, SJDC, CRE - 2017 budgets. $55,000 CITY GROWTH RESERVE - NEW REQUEST $25,000 TOTAL $170,000 How service will be affected directly and outcomes relating to economic, social and environmental impacts on the community. sadfd