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Neighbourhood Meeting

Mattamy James Street Limited Partnership 2082, 2086 and 2090 James Street March 27, 2018

Growth Plan (2006 and 2017)

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Downtown Burlington designated as an Urban Growth Centre in 2006.

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Urban Growth Centres (e.g. Downtown Burlington) are focal areas for growth and investment.

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Minimum Density Target – 200 residents/jobs per hectare.

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Guiding Principles of Growth Plan – develop complete communities, prioritize intensification, and support a range and mix of housing options.

Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) (2014)

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PPS similarly supports a range and mix of residential uses/housing types.

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Planning authorities shall identify appropriate locations (e.g. Downtown Burlington Mobility Hub) where intensification and redevelopment can be accommodated.

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PPS promotes intensification, redevelopment and compact development.

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New development in designated growth areas (e.g. Downtown Burlington) shall have compact form, mix of uses/densities, and result in an efficient use

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City Strategic Plan (2015-2040)

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Downtown Burlington – envisioned as a thriving area with greater intensification to attract both businesses and people.

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Mobility Hubs to be developed in the Downtown and around the Go Stations – Mobility Hubs are focal points for growth/intensification.

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A Downtown that supports intensification, contains greenspace and amenities, vibrant pedestrian focused streets, culturally active and home to a mix of residents and businesses.

Region of Halton Official Plan (2016)

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Designates Downtown Burlington as a Mobility Hub.

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Regional Plan supports compact and transit supportive development, complete communities and intensification consistent with Provincial Policy.

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Downtown Burlington Urban Growth Centre identified as an Intensification Area by Regional Plan - highest priority of urban development within the Region.

Draft Precinct Plan/Draft City Official Plan

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Draft Precinct Plan adopted September 28, 2017 – identified subject lands within Downtown Core Precinct – max of 17 storeys.

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Latest Draft Official Plan identifies lands as part of Downtown Mid-Rise Residential Precinct – max of 11 storeys.

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Reason for designation change due to technical concerns regarding redevelopment adjacent to creek/floodplain.

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These technical concerns are currently being reviewed and addressed.

Tall Building Guidelines (TBG) (May 2017)

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TBG adopted on July 10, 2017.

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TBG apply to all buildings over 11 storeys.

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Key Points of TBG:

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Site Plan

Ground Floor Plan

Landscape Concept

Second Floor Plan

7th-16th Floor Plans

17th Floor Plan

18th Floor Plan

Perspective/Rendering