Cover.jpg OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) PUBLIC MEETING #2 October 15, 2008
Topics Topics Topics Project Update 1) Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs 2) Municipal Leadership Strategy/ Actions 3) Next Steps 4) RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Project Update Project Update Project Update Phase Deliverable Consultation Deliverables A - Communications/ Public Consultation Plan Background Review - CIP Background Report B Target Areas Planning Deliverables Issues Report - Target Areas Planning Issues Report C Supplemental Urban Deliverables Open House/ Design Guidelines and - Supplemental Urban Design Guidelines Public Meeting #1 Streetscape Design - Supplemental Streetscape Design Standards Standards D Deliverables Financial Incentive Public Meeting #2 - Financial Incentive Programs Report Programs E Deliverables Draft CIP - Draft CIP D Deliverables Final CIP Public Meeting – - Final CIP Planning Act RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Summary of Public Meeting #1 Summary of Public Meeting #1 Summary of Public Meeting #1 Approximately 45 members of the public in � attendance at public meeting on June 25, 2008 17 Comment Sheets and 1 Letter Received � Comments generally very positive and supportive of � the Draft Target Areas Planning Issues Report and Draft Supplemental Urban Design Guidelines Public meeting comments and detailed staff review � resulted in some revisions to both reports RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Main Revisions to Target Areas Planning Issues Report Main Revisions to Target Areas Planning Issues Report Main Revisions to Target Areas Planning Issues Report Ordered and prioritized Business Retention and � Expansion Strategies Recommended that funding be targeted from Heritage � Endowment Trust Fund to restore appearance of old fire hall with belfry and hose tower Included recommendation on reuse of jail building � (museum, public centre, offices) when it becomes available Added emphasis on by-law enforcement, especially in � Target Area 3 Added recommendation re: heritage tours (audio) of � OST, possibly starting from public library Recommended a wayfinding system for murals in OST � Recommended a heritage museum in OST � RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Main Revisions to Supplemental Development and Urban Main Revisions to Supplemental Development and Urban Main Revisions to Supplemental Development and Urban Design Guidelines Design Guidelines Design Guidelines Strong support for gateways idea – developed more � detailed concepts for gateway areas Added text and illustrative drawings to better explain � design concepts Prepared illustration to show how properties could be � intensified along Sandwich Street to improve the main street character RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Target Areas Target Areas Target Areas RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Critical Community Improvement Needs Critical Community Improvement Needs Target Area 1 – Commercial Core – Deteriorated building facades – Dated storefronts and signage – Vacant and underutilized buildings – Vacant lots – Number of heritage buildings and properties that require preservation/improvement – Need for business retention, expansion, attraction and diversification – Public Realm RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Critical Community Improvement Needs Critical Community Improvement Needs Target Area 2 – Waterfront – Property standards – Appearance, screening, landscaping of industrial properties Target Area 3 – Remainder of Project Area – Property standards throughout area – commercial and residential – Condition and appearance of housing stock – issues re: property maintenance and repair – Condition of commercial and mixed commercial/residential buildings and building facades on Sandwich Street – Vacant and underutilized buildings – Vacant lots RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs General Program Requirements – Programs are not retroactive – Non-owners can apply for applicable programs with owner’s consent – Proposed works must conform with Urban Design Guidelines – City staff may inspect property before, during and after works are completed – If incentive application approved, City may require applicant enter into an agreement with City that governs the terms of the incentive – City reserves right to audit cost of any and all works – If applicant in default of any program requirements, City may delay, reduce or cancel payment of the incentive RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs 1) Commercial and Mixed Use Facade and Building Grant Program ( Available in Target Areas 1 and 3 to commercial and mixed use – (commercial/residential) buildings. Only the commercial use component is eligible for interior works component of grant. – Matching grant - 50% of cost of eligible facade and storefront improvement/ restoration works, and interior/exterior building maintenance/improvement works – Maximum grant for eligible storefront/ front facade improvement works = $15,000 – Maximum grant for eligible interior/exterior building works = $10,000 – Total maximum grant of $25,000 – Maximum grant can be increased by up to $10,000 at discretion of Council for: a) rear and/or side facade improvement/restoration works for properties whose side and/or rear facades are highly visible from Sandwich Street; and, b) properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act – All works including facade improvements must conform to City approved Urban Design Guidelines RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs 1) Commercial and Mixed Use Facade and Building Grant Program (Cont’d) – Matching grant = 50% of cost of eligible facade and storefront improvement/ restoration works, and interior/exterior building maintenance/improvement works – Eligible facade/storefront improvement works: � Repair of facade brickwork/masonry � Façade painting and cleaning � Repair or replacement of cornices, parapets, eaves and other architectural details � Repair or replacement of storefront including new doors and windows � Addition of new lighting/upgrade existing lighting on exterior façade and in entrance and storefront display � Installation/improvement of business signage � Landscaping including plant materials (to a maximum of 10% of grant) � Architectural/design fees required to meet urban design guidelines (to a maximum of 10% of grant) RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs Preliminary Financial Incentive Programs 1) Commercial and Mixed Use Facade and Building Grant Program (Cont’d) – Eligible exterior/interior building maintenance and improvement works: � Entrance modifications to provide barrier free access; � Installation/upgrading of fire protection systems � Repair/replacement of roof � Structural repairs � Repair/replacement of windows and doors � Extension/upgrading of plumbing and electrical services � Improvements to HVAC RCI Consulting - GSP Group Inc - The City of Windsor OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN OCTOBER 2008
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