Pg. 1 Section Manager / Division Manager Director CAO xi* The Corporation of THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT To: From: SUBJECT: Date: Mayor Darrell R. Mussatto and Members of Council Neal LaMontagne, Manager, Long Range and Community Planning, on behalf of the CityShaping team CONSIDERATION AND REFERRAL OF THE 2014 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (BYLAW NO. 8400). July 16, 2014 File No: 6480-01 The following is a suggested recommendation only. Please refer to Council Minutes for adopted resolution. RECOMMENDATION: PURSUANT to the report of the Manager, Long Range and Community Planning dated July 16, 2014, entitled "Consideration and Referral of the 2014 Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 8400)": THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2014, No. 8400 (A Bylaw to Establish a New Official Community Plan) be considered; THAT said Bylaw be referred to a Public Hearing on September 29, 2014; AND THAT the said Bylaw be referred to the Squamish Nation Band Council, the District of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver, the Metro Vancouver Board, TransLink, Port Metro Vancouver and North Vancouver School District for their review and comment. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Bylaw No. 8400 (A Bylaw to Establish a New Official Community Plan); 2. 2014 Official Community Plan Targets and Indicators (OCP-TIMS) (Preliminary). Page 1 of 8
Pg. 2 1 I PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to present the 2014 Official Community Plan Bylaw for Council's consideration of first reading, referral to relevant agencies and jurisdictions, and referral to a Public Hearing in September. A set of indicators and targets (OCP-TIMS) has also been prepared to help monitor progress on the new Plan. These indicators and targets will support the implementation of the Plan but do not form part of the OCP Bylaw. Staff will report back to Council following adoption of the OCP with an update on the Targets Indicators and Monitoring Strategy. BACKGROUND: CityShaping is the process to update the City's Official Community Plan (OCP) through an extensive broad-based community engagement program. Since the launch of CityShaping in 2011, staff has sought to engage and solicit ideas and input from as many residents as possible and to date over 4,600 community members have actively participated. This has involved over 91 events large and small including workshops, mobile open houses, focus groups with seniors, youth and immigrants, feedback forms and online input. A full summary of public input to date by Stage is available on the CityShaping website. In December 2013, Council released a draft OCP for public review and comment, launching Stage Four of the process. Stage Four included a comprehensive public engagement program including four town hall meetings, changes to the draft OCP in response to public input, and consideration at a number of Council meetings. Background information, a summary of public input, and detail on changes to the draft OCP can be found in the following reports as well as at www.cnv.orq/citvshapinq/draft ocp.html: 1) April 30 th Council Report: "Official Community Plan Update; CityShaping Stage Four Input and Proposed Amendments". This report details the community engagement process and the staff proposed changes to the Draft OCP, primarily focused on land use, density, and building height. 2) April 30 th Information Report: "Social Content in the Draft OCP". This report summarizes input to support a more comprehensive approach to social content in the final OCP. 3) May 15 th Information Report: "CityShaping Stage Four Supplemental Information". Provides further detail on participation targets and participants, further detail and rationale for the staff proposed changes to land use, and potential impacts of future development on infrastructure and services. Date; July 16, 2014 Page 2 of 8
Pg. 3 4) July 2nd Council Report: "Direction on the Draft OCR". Provides detail on draft OCR changes following the June 18 th Council Meeting including proposed revisions to policy content and land use and density. 5) July 2nd Information Report: "CityShaping Supplemental Information". Provide supplemental information in response to Council requests regarding the East 3 rd Street area. Council provided direction on the Draft OCR at the July 7, 2014 Council Meeting which has been incorporated into the Bylaw version of the OCR which is under Council consideration with this report. DISCUSSION; Following on Council's direction at the July 7, 2014 Council Meeting, a final bylaw version of the updated OCR is being presented for Council's consideration, first reading, and referral to Public Hearing. Local Government Act Requirements The Local Government Act (LGA) requires that municipalities include specific items in their OCR. This includes the location of specific land uses to energy and emissions reduction targets, policies and actions and the inclusion of a Regional Context Statement. The 2014 OCR presented in the attached bylaw meets those LGA requirements. It is also consistent with the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy (Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future). The LGA also articulates the municipality's responsibility to consult with specific jurisdictions and agencies in the development of an updated Plan. Throughout the CityShaping process, the City has consulted neighbouring jurisdictions (Squamish Nation, District of North Vancouver, District of West Vancouver) as well as provincial and federal agencies (Metro Vancouver, TransLink, and Port Metro Vancouver). While adjacent jurisdictions have been consistently engaged in dialogue on the developing Draft Plan, additional agencies have been updated (with opportunity to provide input) through key contacts. In-depth discussions with North Vancouver School District have continued throughout the process. A formal agreement with Vancouver Coastal Health has provided an unprecedented amount of input and review from a locally represented provincial agency. The City is therefore exceeding its notification requirement. Page 3 of 8 Document: 1185926-v1
Pg. 4 1 Changes since the July 7 Council Meeting Key changes reflected In the 2014 OOP Bylaw (Attachment #1) as a result of Council direction provided at the July 7 th Council Meeting include the following; 7. Secondary Suites and Coach Houses. The provision to allow both a secondary suite and a coach house in the Residential Level 1 category has been revised to exclude this option. 2. Special Study Areas. The proposal for a Special Study Area north of East 3 rd Street between St. David's and Queensbury Avenues has been removed. In addition, the Special Study Area proposed for the 300 blocks of East 15 th to 17 th has been extended north to East 19 th Street. 3. Central Lonsdale. The 1500 block of Eastern Avenue and the north side of the 200 block of East 15 th Street have been returned to Residential Level 5 (1.6 FSR) with a maximum height of 6 storeys from the proposed Residential Level 6 (2.3 FSR) with a maximum height of 12 storeys. 4. East 3rd Street Area. The 2014 OCP Bylaw applies Residential Level 3 (0.75 FSR) to the majority of the area between St. Patrick's and Queensbury and the north side of East 3 rd Street south to the Low Level Road. Exceptions to the Residential Level 3 designation are located at St. David's Avenue and East 3rd Street and are as follow: Mixed Use Level 1 (1.0 FSR) applies to a property with an existing commercial use (designated Commercial in the 2002 OCP and Mixed Use Level 2 (2.0 FSR) on the July 2014 draft OCP map); Residential Level 4B (1.25 FSR) applies to a property with an existing residential use and zoning at 1.25 FSR (designated Residential Level 5 (1.6 FSR) in the 2002 OCP and the July 2014 draft OCP map); and Residential Level 5 (1.6 FSR) applies to a property with an existing residential use and zoning at 1.43 FSR (designated Residential Level 5 (1.6 FSR) in the 2002 OCP and the July 2014 draft OCP map). The revised Schedule A land use designations are illustrated in Figure 1: East 3 rd Street Area Land Use Designations below. Page 4 of 8
Pg. 5 Figure 1: East 3 rd Street Area Land Use Designations la-i a rfi CD LU E6TH H CD s -»"» s a V s EST E 4TH E 3RD SSS V0 Land Use Designation This map should be viewed in conjunction with the provisions of Sections 2.1 and 2.2 of Chapter I o. la u w O Q t Residentiai Level 1 0.5 (Low Density) Residential Level 2 0.5 (Low Density) Residential Level 3 0.75 (Low Density) Residential Level 4A 1.0 (Medium Density) Residential Level 4B 1.25 (Medium Density) Residential Level 5 1.6 (Medium Density) Mixed Use Level 1 (Low Density) 1.0 5. 2014 OOP Bylaw Text and Policy Content. Since the July 7, 2014 Council Meeting, staff have continued work to refine the text and graphics in the 2014 OCR Bylaw (Attachment 1). This work includes editing and general housekeeping, as well as changes to reflect Council direction described above and the requested inclusion of a 2013 population estimate in the Regional Priorities Section. The attached Bylaw version of the OCP also includes a Regional Context Statement identifying how the updated OCP is consistent with the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy. Land Use Designation Changes and Plan Capacity Although it is impossible to precisely determine the capacity of a plan for an established city where the majority of new development occurs through redevelopment, staff have estimated the potential capacity of the Bylaw version of the OCP (Attachment 1) for two scenarios: Buildout at the OCP Schedule A Densities assuming no density bonuses; and Buildout at the OCP Schedule A densities assuming maximum bonus densities. The estimated capacity, assuming buildout at the OCP Schedule A densities, is sufficient to accommodate the 2031 population projections provided by Metro Vancouver. The estimated capacity, assuming buildout at the OCP Schedule A densities with maximum bonus densities, is sufficient to accommodate the 2041 population projection. As a result, the Bylaw version of the OCP is expected to meet Metro's expectations of the City at this time. OCP Targets Indicators and Monitoring Strategy (OOP - TIMS) A set of targets and indicators (Attachment #2) are proposed to be added with the 2014 OCP to monitor the implementation of goals and objectives over time. Originally proposed to be included within the OCP, it has been determined that their inclusion as a Page 5 of 8
Pg. 6 separate document will better ensure their long-term viability and flexibility to respond to best monitoring and evaluation practices over time. Staff will report back to Council following adoption of the OCP with an update on the Targets Indicators and Monitoring Strategy. Density Bonus and Community Amenity Policy The draft Density Bonus and Community Amenity Policy, which has been a companion of the OCP through Stage Four of the CityShaping process, was presented at the July 14, 2014 Council meeting. The draft policy will be brought forward for Council for final endorsement after the adoption of the updated OCP. It will assist Council in implementing the OCP while retaining flexibility for change over time. NEXT STEPS: Should Council refer the Final Draft OCP Bylaw to Public Hearing, the following steps are anticipated: 1. Referral to relevant agencies/jurisdictions. As part of the City's legislated responsibility to consult with adjacent jurisdictions and federal and provincial agencies, a copy of Bylaw No. 8400, including the attached OCP, will be forwarded to the District of North Vancouver, Squamish Nation Band Council, the Metro Vancouver Board, TransLink, Port Metro Vancouver and North Vancouver School District for their review and formal comment. 2. Referral to Public Hearing. A Public Hearing on the Bylaw No. 8400 is recommended to be scheduled on September 29, 2014. The Public Hearing provides a final opportunity for the community to speak to the bylaw version of the OCP. Should Council direct further changes to land use and/or density following the Public Hearing, another Public Hearing may be required. Small changes, such as the addition of special study areas, clarifications, and non-land use and density changes would not require a second Public Hearing. 3. Statutory Review. The 2014 OCP will be reviewed by staff with consideration for the City's Financial Plan and regional waste management plan. 4. Metro Vancouver Review. Consistent with Local Government Act requirements which state that an OCP must include a Regional Context Statement accepted by the Metro Vancouver Board, the 2014 OCP and a Regional Context Statement will be reviewed by the Metro Vancouver Board for consistency with the Regional Growth Strategy prior to the Public Hearing. 5. Adoption. Following the Public Hearing, the 2014 OCP Bylaw will return to Council for reconsideration and adoption. At this point, the 2014 OCP (Bylaw No. 8400) will Page 6 of 8
Pg. 7 1 supersede the 2002 OCP (Bylaw No. 7425) and become the Official Community Plan for the City of North Vancouver. 5. Implementation. Action on the goals and objectives of the 2014 OCP will require an ongoing implementation effort including the creation of new Development Permit Area Guidelines, revisions to the Zoning Bylaw and other relevant City Bylaws and policy documents, and other future planning and implementation efforts. It is important to note that the OCP does not compel Council to any specific action but future decisions must be consistent with the OCP.! FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Adoption of a final bylaw version of the OCP completes Stage Five of the CityShaping process. The final stage, Stage Six: Implementation will include work on updating implementing plans, policies and bylaws (including the Zoning Bylaw) as well as the creation of Development Permit Guidelines and similar supporting policies. Following adoption of the updated OCP, staff will bring forward to Council recommended priorities for OCP implementation projects including work scopes and estimated project budgets. INTER-DEPARTMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: This report was presented to the Civic Projects Team and Directors Team on July 15, 2014, and reflects the on-going efforts of the OCP Staff Working Group. The OCP Working Group consists of representatives from all City departments. City Library, North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission, Police, Fire and Emergency Management Offices as well as our community partner Vancouver Coastal Health. SUSTAINABILITY COMMENTS: By engaging community members and key stakeholders in a dialogue about the City's future, key issues are identified, new ideas are formed and the community's capacity to become involved in the process increases. As a result, community members are more likely to take a more active role in the implementation of the plan in the future. Page 7 of 8
Pg. 8 CORPORATE PLAN AND/OR POLICY IMPLICATIONS: The OCR is a high-level planning document that will have an impact on policy development throughout the City and is expected to be implemented through the creation and coordination of this plan with more specific plans, including operational plans, bylaws, and other related policies which must conform to the OCR (detailed in the Implementation section of the Draft OCR). RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Neal LaMontagne Manager, Long Range and Community Planning NL/skj REPORT: Consideration and Referral of the 2014 Official Community Plan {Bylaw 8400) Page 8 of 8 Document: 1185926-v1