blue edge midland’s Unimin Waterfront Master Plan Study Community Workshop January 24, 2013 presentation outline
Town of Midland The Planning Partnership TCI Plan B Baird Management Natural Associates Consultants Heritage the team
landscape planning urban design consultation architecture the planning partnership
May November January February March April December Town of Midland Steering Cmte/ Kick-off Steering T own Staff Community Public Info Meeting Cmte Workshop Meeting Session Meeting Nov 15 Steering Stakeholder Steering Cmte Council Meetings Cmte Meeting Presentation Meeting of Concepts Launch Small Present Final Public Social Media Group T able Draft Master Engagement Exercises Plan Program Refjne Refjne Presentation Presentation Review Concepts Concepts Market, Tourism & Facilitate Refjne Economic Consultant Team Identify & Exercises Consultation Development Develop Optional Final Plan Opportunities Implementation Revisions Strategies to Master Review Plan Conduct Prepare Develop Final Background Site for Waterfront Information Analysis Workshop Design & Land Use Option Review Develop Base Recommend Existing Land Develop Final Plan Materials Amendments to Uses Implementation Planning Policy Strategy we are here work program
Mayor McKay Deputy Mayor Stephan Kramp Councilor Zena Pendlebury Councilor Mike Ross Burke Penny (Retired Heritage Planner) Drew Plaxton (Plaxton Appraisal Services) Carl Horvat (Unimin) Andrea Betty (Town of Midland) Wes Crown (Town of Midland) Bryan Peter (Town of Midland) Shawn Berriault (Town of Midland) steering committee
social media - what we’ve heard
In response to precedent photos posted on the Facebook page, we have heard suggestions for: • lots of trees • public seating • direct access to the water • a pedestrian-friendly environment • accessibility • restaurants • regular programming (ie markets, festivals) social media - what we’ve heard
1. Summary of Existing Conditions 2. 10 Keys to Successful Waterfronts 3. 7 Conditions to Avoid 4. 10 Assets to Build On 5. Design Principles 6. Possibilities 7. Table Group Activities presentation outline
1. Enables Town to undertake a study to establish a new planning framework 2. 1 year timeframe 3. Owner still able to sell land 4. Used for lands that are deemed to be in the public interest 5. Interim Control By-law requires approval by Council interim control by-law
Russell Street Gloucester Street Queen Street Bayshore Drive Midland Ave study area King Street First Street
3300 feet of shoreline 40 acres Gloucester Street e v Russell Street i r D Bay Street e r o h s y a B Queen Street study aerial
General Land Use Restricted Rural Environmental Protection Employment and Commercial Area Open Space District Residential District Downtown District Town Limits Study Area Limits Fuller Ave Georgian Bay 5th St r D e r o Vindin St h s y a B William St Dominion Ave Bay St 4th St Yonge St Hugel Ave King St Penetanguishene Rd site relative to downtown Balm Beach Rd Little Lake Heritage Dr
Trails and Open Spaces 1 Mid/Pen Trail 2 Rotary Waterfront Trail 3 Little Lake Park Trails 4 Tay Shore Trail, Tay Township Sunrise Park Town Limits Study Area Limits Trails Trails and Open Spaces Glenbrook Transit Gardens 1 Mid/Pen Trail North Daily Route 2 Rotary Waterfront Trail North Peak Route 3 North Daily Route Little Lake Park Trails McCullough Fuller Ave North Peak Route & Seasonal Service Park 4 Tay Shore Trail, Tay Township Sunrise Town Limits Park a y G e o r g i a n B Study Area Limits Town Limits Study Area Limits Trails Glenbrook Gardens Unimin Park N 5th St 2 Huronia Veteran’s Park Bayshore Dr Pete Waterfront Pettersen Park 1 Park t S n i d n McCullough i Fuller Ave V Park Fuller Ave Bayview Town Park Dock Georgian Bay Tiffin Park William St Lake Huron e Mac t v S A y n McAllen a o B i 4th St Park n i t m S e o v e A D g l n Carpenter e o g Unimin Park Y u Park H 5th St 2 King St Quota Park 5th St Huronia P Veteran’s e Park n Pete Bayshore Dr Waterfront Little Lake e t a Pettersen Park Park n 1 g Park u Vindin St Bayshore Dr i s h e n e Vindin St R d Bayview Town Park Dock 3 Tiffin Park William St William St Dominion Ave Mac Bay St Balm Beach Rd Little Lake McAllen 4 4th St Park Yonge St Dominion Ave Hugel Ave Bay St Carpenter 4th St Yonge St Park r Hugel Ave D King St e Quota Park g a t i r e H Penetanguishene Rd King St Little Lake Park Penetanguishene Rd 3 planning context Balm Beach Rd Little Lake 4 Balm Beach Rd Little Lake Heritage Dr Heritage Dr
Places and Cultural Landmarks Scools Places and Cultural Landmarks Places and Cultural Landmarks Places of Worship Town Hall Schools Scools Scools Huronia Museum Places of Worship Places of Worship Fire Station Town Hall Town Hall Police Station Midland Point Huronia Museum Huronia Museum Transit Library Fire Station Fire Station N North Daily Route Town Limits Police Station Police Station North Peak Route Study Area Limits North Daily Route Library Library North Peak Route & Seasonal Service Town Limits Town Limits Town Limits Fuller Ave Study Area Limits Study Area Limits Study Area Limits Georgian Bay Sunnyside Fuller Ave Fuller Ave N Georgian Bay Georgian Bay 5th St Bayshore Dr Vindin St Fuller Ave 5th St 5th St Midland Bayshore Dr Bayshore Dr Lake Huron Harbour Vindin St Vindin St William St Dominion Ave Bay St 4th St Downtown Yonge St Hugel Ave Tiffin by William St William St the Bay 5th St King St Dominion Ave Penetanguishene Rd Bay St Dominion Ave Bay St Bayshore Dr 4th St 4th St Yonge St Hugel Ave Yonge St Hugel Ave Vindin St King St King St Penetanguishene Rd Penetanguishene Rd William St Balm Beach Rd Dominion Ave Bay St Little Lake 4th St Yonge St Hugel Ave Heritage Dr King St Balm Beach Rd Penetanguishene Rd Balm Beach Rd Little Lake Little Lake Heritage Dr planning context Heritage Dr Balm Beach Rd Little Lake Heritage Dr
planning context
existing conditions Study area consists of: • demolition site (former industrial use) • area of successional woodland vegetation No remnant, natural plant communities in the study area. Study area exhibits a high level of disturbance related to previous land use activities. Informal trail system traverses the site. No signifjcant natural heritage features or functions have been identifjed in the Midland Natural Heritage System Review. The natural features of the site represents one of the few accessible natural areas along the Midland Harbour shoreline. environmental context
opportunities and constraints Opportunities for integrating some of the cultural woodland feature within the larger land use master plan. Enhancements can include planting native species, removal of invasive species, and clean-up of debris. Removing some of the existing breakwall/dock and creating a natural shoreline experience. Soil conditions may limit the extent to which the area can be restored or may require special remediation measures. Development for residential and open space uses will require a Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessment, as per the Environmental Protection Act. Phase 1 is complete. environmental context
existing conditions The study area is largely lakefjll. A steel sheet pile wall in a state of disrepair. The need to develop a stable shoreline, including shore protection will be an important consideration. A marina demand study and cost benefjt analysis would be required to determine if marina facilities would be economically viable. water & boating context
Purpose of Market Overview • provide some insight / guidelines for investors / developers that may generate ideas • but, ensure that plan guidelines developed are grounded in market reality • not encourage wild speculation or unrealistic expectations • balance between: ensuring appropriate development < > enabling private sector that respects community wishes participation market context
Market Parameters - Residential • stable population base in municipality / region • however, within this some pockets of signifjcant growth (e.g. over age 55) • household ‘undoubling’ from: separations, divorces • preliminary conclusion: some moderate market demand for additional residential Market Possibilities – Commercial • stable population base in municipality / region • however, within this some pockets of signifjcant growth (over age 55) • household ‘undoubling’ from: separations, divorces market context
Market Possibilities – Water-Based Tourism • marina demand on Great Lakes overall: plateaued • some niche opportunities in certain communities • water levels may present opportunities for Midland marinas (greater depth) • however, be mindful of competition for new operation to existing – cannibalism • conclusion: unlikely, but not impossible Market Possibilities – Cruise Ship Terminal • long discussion of this as Great Lakes industry • still small scale, plateaued in current economy • probably slow growth in longer term • conclusion: possibly, in longer term; probably not immediate market context
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