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District of Kent
Official Community Plan Review & Update
Public Community Forum Presentation
April 30, 2013
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Overview of Presentation OCP Review and Update Purpose Project Timeline & Team
Kent 2040: Key Issues (Instant Polling)
Future Land Options
Proposed Consultation Process & Table Discussions
Questions and Comments
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OCP Review and Update Why an OCP?
Required by Local Government Act High level / addresses large, key
issues / sets long-term vision
An OCP does not: Address regulatory issues – role of
By-laws
Existing 2001 OCP: Well-developed & strong foundation Update policies and user friendliness
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OCP Review and Update Plan for 27 Years
Additional population growth and pressure on land and infrastructure
Balance planning for change with maintaining character & links to past
Review and update all policies
Work with community and neighbouring jurisdictions
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OCP Review and Update Work Program and Schedule Phase 1: Orientation and Analysis
(February to May) Analysis, Consultation
Phase 2: Draft OCP(May to October) Concepts, Consultation, Draft Plan
Phase 3: Final OCP(October to early 2014) Consultation, Legal Review, Bylaw
Readings & Referrals, Adoption
Urban Systems Founded in 1975
350 employees and growing
Offices throughout Western Canada
Inter-disciplinary professional practice specializing in planning, engineering, landscape architecture
Our higher calling: “Spirit in Service for Vibrant Communities”
Urban Systems Active & past projects
throughout Fraser Valley Chilliwack OCP,
Seabird Island Land Use Plan
New Surrey Office opened January 2013
Mount Lehman Surplus Lands Project – Abbotsford
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Kent 2040: Key Issues
Kent 2040: Key Issues
Kent OCP Review & Update (2040)
Residential Growth
Commercial & Industrial
Development
Community Amenities & Engagement
Agricultural Land
Transportation & Services
Kent 2040: Key Issues
2011 Population: 5,664 (4,969 less prison population of 695)
1996-2011: 0.63% average annual growth rate (BC Stats)
2001 OCP included average annual growth rates of 1.3-3.4% : 5,547 by 2011 (low estimate was about right)
Kent 2040: Key Issues
Population Projections Base population to
exclude prison population
Identify realistic future growth rate
Kent 2040: Key Issues
Background Looked at 15-year (0.63%), 10-year (0.76%), and 5-year (0.82%) historic growth rates for District of Kent + BC Stats P.E.O.P.L.E.
projections for Agassiz-Harrison Health Area (0.61%). Used projected rate of 0.75%
Upper middle ground of trends / projections. Consistent with growth rate last 10 years (0.76%) Balances current constraints with possibility of opening land for additional development.
Used 2011 base population of 4,969 (excludes prison population)
Annual Growth Rate 0.75%
2011 Population4,969
2040 Population 6,171 (1,200 more)
Total Growth
24%4,0004,2004,4004,6004,8005,0005,2005,4005,6005,8006,0006,2006,4006,6006,8007,000
2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2040
District of Kent Projected Population
Test Polling QuestionWhat is your favourite colour of the ones listed below?
1. Orange2. Red3. Blue4. Yellow 5. Green
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Results- Test Polling Questions
5%
21%
53%
16%
5%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Orange Red Blue Yellow Green
Polling Question #1In your view, which is most pressing issue facing Kent?
1. Housing2. Jobs3. Amenities and Services4. Traffic5. Other
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Results – Question #1 (Issues)
0%
30%
45%
0%
25%
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%
Housing Jobs Amenitiesand Services
Traffic Other
Future Land Options
‘Teacup’ PropertiesMt. Woodside
Agricultural Land
Intensification
Industrial Properties Intensification
Future Land Options – Potential Areas of Developer Interest
1421 & 1439 Agassiz‐Rosedale Highway No. 9(Future Highway Commercial & Mixed Uses?)
East Else Road & LougheedHighway No. 7
(Future Highway Commercial?)
Fooks & Key Road(Future Single Family Residential?)
West Cameron Road(Future Industrial ?)
Agassiz‐Rosedale Highway, Highway 9 and McDonald Road (“Teacup Corner or Property”)
(Existing Residential Reserve – Includes Commercial Use)
Tranmer & Johnson Road(Future Light Industrial?)
Future Land Options – Potential Areas of Developer Interest
Tranmer & Johnson Road(Future Light Industrial?)
West Cameron Road(Future Industrial ?)
Future Land Options – Potential Areas of Developer Interest
Southerland Road Existing Gravel Operations
(Future Industrial?)
Polling – Question #2Where do you think is the best location for future industrial uses?
1. West Cameron/ McCallum/ Hwy 72. Tranmer Road3. Sutherland Road4. Other
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Results – Question #2(Industrial Locations)
47%
37%
5%
11%
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%
West Cameron/McCallum/ Hwy 7
Tranmer Road Sutherland Road Other
Future Land Options – Potential Areas of Developer Interest
1421 & 1439 Agassiz‐Rosedale Highway No. 9(Future Highway Commercial & Mixed Uses?)
East Else Road & LougheedHighway No. 7
(Future Highway Commercial?)
Future Land Options
Downtown Agassiz
Future Land Options – Potential Areas of Developer Interest
Fooks & Key Road(Future Single Family Residential?) Teacup Corner
(Existing Residential Reserve – Includes Commercial Use)
Polling Question #3Where in Kent would you like to see additional commercial businesses?
1. Downtown Agassiz2. Teacup Corner area3. East Else Rd. & Lougheed Hwy4. Other Location5. Fine as Is
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Results – Question #3(Location for new commercial businesses)
35%
29%
12% 12% 12%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
DowntownAgassiz
TeacupCorner area
East Else Rd.& Lougheed
Hwy
OtherLocation
Fine as Is
Polling Question #4In 2040, what type of housing would you like to be living in?
1. Single family house2. Duplex3. Townhouse4. Apartment5. Other
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Results – Question #4(Housing in 2040)
70%
0%
15%
5%10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Single familyhouse
Duplex Townhouse Apartment Other
Polling Question #5Where do you think new housing would best be located?
1. Agassiz Townsite2. Fooks & Key Rd.3. Mt. Woodside4. Teacup Corner Area5. Other
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Results – Question #5(Locations for New Housing)
14%
29%
24%
29%
5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
AgassizTownsite
Fooks & KeyRd.
Mt.Woodside
TeacupCorner Area
Other
Consultation Process Community, stakeholders, neighbours, First
Nations: at regular points throughout planning process informal and formal
Key events: Public Community Forum – Tonight! “Workshop Week” – Early June Open House – October Public Hearing – January 2014
Project Website and PlaceSpeak
Regular Meetings with Staff
Council Check-ins and Guidance
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PlaceSpeak PlaceSpeak Location-based community
consultation platform;
On-line web portal that can include project information, reports, surveys;
Requires registration and identification of address;
Invites comments & dialogue
Public Community Forum Review materials, mingle & snack Presentation & Questions and Clarifications
Table Discussion (about 30 minutes) Dialogue around issues & priorities Lead by facilitator Volunteer recorder
Report Back and Wrap Up (15 minutes)
Informal Review & Conversation Chat further with neighbours Ask District staff or Urban Systems any questions
regarding issues or upcoming events Browse boards, fill in Ideas Wall, etc.
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Upcoming Public Events PlaceSpeak (online)
Ongoing
“Workshop Week” Early June 2013
Open House on Draft Plan October 2013
Public Hearing on new OCP early 2014
Polling Question #6Would you like to participate in “Workshop Week” June 4-6?
1. Yes2. No
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Results – Question #6(Coming to Workshop Week)
95%
5%0%
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
Yes No
Polling Question #7How would you like to participate in Workshop Week (June 4-6)?
1. Discussion Group2. Mapping Exercise3. Walking Tour4. Pizza Night5. Other
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Results – Question #7(Ways to Participate in Workshop Week)
40%35%
10%15%
0%0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
DiscussionGroup
MappingExercise
Walking Tour Pizza Night Other
Discussion Group
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Questions & Comments
For More Information
PlaceSpeak www.placespeak.com
District of Kent Darcey Kohuch: [email protected] Bronwen Welch: [email protected]