Collingwood Planning Services November 30, 2011. Discussion Items Land-use Planning Communication Tools Review of O.P. policy Review of site development.

Collingwood Planning Services November 30, 2011

Discussion Items

Land-use Planning Communication Tools Review of O.P. policy Review of site development

Building Statistics

Economic Development Initiatives

Planning Services

The Planning Services department guides, regulates and makes recommendations regarding community growth and development in a manner that protects the environment, enhances quality of life, promotes a complete community and involves the public in decisions that affect them.

Communication Tools

Planning Services web page found via the Town’s main web site

“Topics of Interest” chart Facebook account Development Activity Map Subdivisions Map

Development Activity

Subdivisions Map

Population Growth Study

(Provincial directive)

Source: Statistics Canada 2006

Determine what lands are needed To accommodate 33,400 people

and 13,500 jobs by 2031 Achieve 40% intensification target

and 50 residents/jobs per hectare Residential O.P. review blog site A 2012 on-going review

Natural Heritage Study

Ensure Official Plan consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement

New natural heritage direction from MNR Natural Heritage Reference Manual

Presence of unevaluated wetlands and forests in potential development areas (what is significant, what is not?)

Balmoral Village(Harbour Street West & Highway 26 West)

2800 sq.m of commercial space1200 sq.m recreation centre

20 single detached dwelling units24 semi-detached dwelling units

36 townhouse dwelling units210 apartment dwelling units

120 suite retirement home96 bed long-term care facility

Total Number of Dwellings Units = 290

Former Contact Centre (125 Napier St.)

Duke of Connaught

Duke of Connaught

Duke of Connaught

Duke of Connaught

Admiral Collingwood Place

Admiral Collingwood Place(proposed O.P.A policy)

High Density Residential uses, including a Retirement Home use, shall be permitted.  A minimum of 40 dwelling units to a maximum of 127 dwelling units on the ACDC site. A minimum of 20 dwelling units to a maximum of 70 dwelling units on the AVI site. The building height shall not exceed six (6) stories on the ACDC site and four (4) stories on the AVI site.  The design of the façade of the buildings shall be consistent with the design of the buildings in the Downtown Core.

Shoppers Drug Mart(175 First Street)

Esso Gas Station(300 First Street)

Wyldewood Townhouses(Cranberry Trail East & Highway 26 West)

Building Statistics(October 2010 vs. October 2011)

Construction Value$40.2 million vs. $66.3 million Permit Fees Collected$264,000 vs. $491,000 Number of Permits Issued397 permits vs. 654 permits Dwelling Units Created145 units vs. 367 units

Georgian Bay Destination Development Partnership (GBDDP)

Regional Tourism Organization (RTO)

Simcoe, Grey & Bruce County area Provincially funded, a focus on

tourism marketing “Developing, positioning &

communicating Georgian Bay as an iconic tourism destination in Ontario, enhancing economic & community benefit, while respecting local traditions & environment”

South Georgian Bay Labour Market Study Review of labour supply in Blue

Mountain, Collingwood, Clearview & Wasaga Beach

Two Broad Themes;

Effective workforce development depends on networks, and

Focus on the middle jobs

Effective workforce development depends on networks Traditional focus: to match

unemployed people to job opportunities

New focus: employment services & schools should anticipate employer’s needs & respond quickly

Example: Georgian College Entrepreneurship Centre & Thought Leadership

Focus on the middle jobs

Lots of talk about the surging knowledge sector

Important – yes, but not yet the driving force in all Ontario local economies

In this area manufacturing, retail, service & tourism industry should remain the focus

Manufacturing firms that got through the 2008 recession are more optimistic about future hiring than most other local sectors

Questions?

Thank you.

Trevor HoughtonSenior Planner,

Planning Services705-445-1290 ext. 3270

[email protected]