WELCOME TO THE 2019 FURRY CREEK HOLIDAY RECEPTION!
From last year’s reception. Don’t be fooled by the sad expressions. Everyone really enjoyed Valerie’s remarks… and the food!
Dillon is always making notes. But we never see them! Yang is thinking: I wish Michael didn’t speak so much!
We are pleased to share an update on our rezoning application and other activities in the community over the past year
As you may have noticed, while the Clubhouse renovations have been progressing nicely, not everything is completely finished!
Denis Arseneau Michael Geller Kevin Healy Derek Neale In January, the architects and engineer went to China to visit Fine Peace golf course communities
In March we submitted our rezoning application which has been subsequently updated
In May we were pleased to attend the FCCA AGM
Although some of us get a bit nervous when the police are in the room!
Also in May we appreciated the opportunity to show SLRD staff around the community
On Friday September 13 th we signed an agreement in principle with Oliver’s Landing Strata Corporation regarding the future of the Recreation Centre and related matters which will hopefully be approved by the residents in early 2020
In October we were pleased to give a tour to some of the SLRD Board Directors
During the year we spent considerable time reviewing and revising our plans
For the past 2 years, our plans included replacing Lot 2 townhouses with six terraced buildings ranging in height from 6 to 12 storeys
After Fine Peace acquired the ‘Uplands’ we also proposed relocation of the Village Centre from Lot 4 to a more central and viable location
Proposed Community & Village Centre A COMMUNITY HEART (as per rezoning report and submission) It is proposed that the primary neighbourhood commercial area be relocated from Lot 4 to a new location that would be more accessible to the broader community. It might also be desirable to relocate the proposed community centre to an adjacent site combined with a short pedestrian street and public square that would become the ‘heart’ of the Furry Plans included one and two-storey buildings Creek community.
Ocean Crest Village Centre Lot 2 development While most residents have generally applauded these changes, some residents, including the Ocean Crest Strata expressed several concerns
1. Relocation of village and community centre 2. View impacts of buildings along waterfront Some felt relocation of Village Centre was done without adequate community-wide consultation The minor intrusion into golf course sets a dangerous precedent Village Centre will have negative impacts in terms of noise, fumes and reduced property values Plan could result in excessive paved parking areas and potential traffic accidents Proposed Lot 2 development, especially 12 storey ‘signature building’, will be very visible and block views
To address these residents’ concerns Surface parking has been • regarding the Community and Village reduced; parking placed underground; loading dock Centre, several changes are proposed screened Now single level buildings along • Furry Creek Drive with sloping green roofs Outdoor patios limited to • west side of buildings • Intrusion into golf course • reduced. 3 rd hole tee box now located on roof Aerial view looking west at revised scheme Mechanical equipment • with its green roofs and reduced parking area screened. Service lane between buildings eliminated
Revised plans: Note: relocation of Community Centre will require approval from Provincial Government
View looking south-west over community centre and entry to underground parking
3 rd hole tee box Aerial view looking north at single storey structures with sloping green roofs and 3 rd hole tee box now on roof of building
At our 2018 community presentation, we committed to undertake more detailed view impact analyses of Lot 2 for both existing residents, golfers and those driving highway
Last year’s plan with 6 apartment buildings with heights terracing from north to south 6 to 12 storeys, improved floodproofing and more open space
Site section showing the grade elevation of some existing houses along Ocean Crest Dr. at 56 m. The proposed roof elevation for a 12-floor building at 48 m +/-
8 storeys 10 storeys 10 storeys 12 storeys BEFORE Aerial of last year’s scheme looking south -east
BEFORE View of 12 storey ‘signature building’ over 14 th hole
BEFORE
BEFORE Potential view impacts from 12 storey building overlooking 14 th hole for some existing Uplands residents based on original scheme
Given concerns of Ocean Crest and other residents about taller buildings, we photographed balloons at proposed building locations and heights
View impact studies were carried out for all the properties along Ocean Crest
Stills and videos were also taken along Stonegate Drive and Furry Creek Drive
None of the balloons were visible from this property along Stonegate
However balloons (yellow dots) were visible along Ocean Crest Drive
We looked at potential view impacts from Oliver’s Landing, but there weren’t any
We also completed a detailed LiDAR (3D Laser scanning) aerial survey of the property
As result of community concerns, balloon photos, and LiDAR survey we decided to reduce height of the ‘signature building’ from 12 storeys to a terraced 4 -6 storey building
View of revised 6- storey ‘signature building’ looking northeast. The heights of other buildings generally relate to the height of the trees.
View of revised waterfront development from 400 Ocean Crest
View of revised waterfront development from 800 Ocean Crest
We hope you agree we have made a sincere effort to address residents’ concerns about any negative impacts of the relocated Village Centre and Lot 2 views
We have also studied Public Views: Revised signature building and Lot 2 as viewed from highway driving north
View of proposed Lot 2 buildings from highway driving north
View of proposed 15 storey buildings in Northwest and Northeast from highway driving north
View of proposed 15 storey buildings from highway driving north without trees
LiDAR View of proposed 15 storey buildings from highway driving north
View of proposed 15 storey buildings from highway driving north
View of Lot 2 buildings from highway driving south
The zoning bylaw includes an overall plan establishing building heights and densities
FORM AND CHARACTER OF PROPOSED BUILDINGS This new building in British Properties is illustrative of one potential design To guide design of new buildings, DESIGN GUIDELINES have been prepared as part of zoning
Some buildings might have ‘Whistler - like’ rooflines, (although not as large as these)
Design Guidelines encourage a variety of other styles with flat and sloping roofs, and natural materials, including stone, wood, concrete and glass
Elsewhere in the community, 2 and 3 storey duplexes and townhouses are proposed
An example of a 4-storey terraced building with flat roofs included in the Design Guidelines
An artist’s illustration of a building designed for the Marina Neighbourhood
An artist’s illustration of a 7 storey building proposed within the community
Following rezoning, every proposal will go through a separate Development Permit review to ensure conformance with zoning, design guidelines, etc.
FIRE SAFETY While seeking approval in principle for taller buildings, it’s on understanding taller buildings will not be approved until necessary fire safety measures, equipment and training in place.
Future Firefighter Excerpt from original legal covenant. The cost has increased! A new fire hall is proposed, along with additional specialized equipment and training and agreements with Squamish and Lions Bay Fire Departments
PUBLIC TRANSIT Our transportation & civil engineers have confirmed it is feasible and safe to locate new bus stops on both sides of the highway. Discussions are now ongoing with BC Transit to explore the next steps for improved public transit.
RESORT FACILITIES: The plans now include a variety of resort facilities
MARINA: We have received approval in principle for a small 20-berth +/- residents’ only private marina north of Oliver’s Landing
We continue to address some previously identified community concerns: • Desire for CN Whistle cessation • Desire for legal public access to the beach • Improvements to the deck at the end of the spit • Installation of toilet facilities for beach users
Our landscape architect PWL has developed a plan for a new waterfront park alongside the 14 th hole that includes legal public access to the beach and waterfront, children’s play and picnic areas, and a new washroom
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