Oak Bluff Secondary PlanCommunity Workshop

June 18th, 2019

Agenda

• Introduction

• Planning Context

• Background Study Findings

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Secondary Plan Approach

• Housing and Built Form

• Next Steps

• Discussion Questions

Introduction

Who are we?

• Landmark Planning & Design is a planning consulting firm, based in Winnipeg

• Our primary areas of focus include land use planning, development approvals, and public consultation

• We work for both the public sector (RMs, Cities, Province, Manitoba Infrastructure, etc.) and the private sector (developers, landowners)

• We have undertaken several projects for the RM of Macdonald over the years, including most recently the La Salle Secondary Plan

Why are we here?

• Introduce the Secondary Plan Project

• Share Preliminary Background Findings

• Generate Ideas about Development, Land Use, and Objectives

• Understand Issues and Concerns

• Establish Short and Long-Term Priorities, as well as a Community Vision

• Discuss a variety of land use topics as they relate to Oak Bluff

Secondary Plan Overview

• Landmark has been retained by the RM of Macdonald to develop a Secondary Plan for the community of Oak Bluff.

• The Secondary Plan process fully integrates in-depth background analysis, planning, infrastructure review, mapping, and community engagement.

• The purpose of this project is to provide the RM of Macdonald with a comprehensive, long-term plan to guide growth and development in the community of Oak Bluff.

• The plan will lay out a long-term vision for development in Oak Bluff, with specific objectives, policies, mapping, and implementation strategies.

Planning Context

Planning Context

There are various levels of planning that take place in the Province of Manitoba. The following slides will briefly outline these different layers of planning.

• The Planning Act

• The Provincial Planning Regulation and its Provincial Land Use Policies (PLUPs)

• Development Plans

• Secondary Plans

• Zoning Bylaws

Provincial Planning Regulation – PLUPs

• The Provincial Land Use Policies (PLUPs) represent the provincial interest in land use and development.

• The PLUPS serve as a guide to municipalities preparing municipal planning documents, such as Development Plans.

• The PLUPS encourages development that is efficient, orderly, sustainable, and balanced.

Development Plan

A Development Plan is a long-range planning document that guides development and manages growth in a Planning District (or Municipality) over a period of time. The Macdonald-Ritchot Planning District Development Plan features objectives, policies, and maps. The plan considers and addresses several topics, including:

• Land Use

• Agriculture and Livestock

• Recreation

• Community Feedback

• Housing

• Demographic and Population Trends

• Infrastructure and Servicing

• Economic Growth and Employment

Development Plan Mapping

Zoning By-law

• While a Development Plan provides the overall framework to guide and manage future development, a Zoning By-law is used to implement the objectives and policies of the Development Plan.

• A Zoning By-law divides a municipality into various zoning districts (e.g. residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, parks and recreation) and states what land uses are allowed as either permitted uses or conditional uses (which require a Public Hearing).

• A Zoning By-law provides standards for lot sizes, building heights, and setbacks from streets, among other regulations.

• The Zoning By-law ensures that land uses are located in appropriate areas and that the type of buildings or land uses on one property will not have negative impacts on surrounding properties.

Zoning By-law Map

Background Study

Background Context

Understanding the local context is essential when undertaking any planning process. A few of the key areas that we look at as part of our Background Study include:

• Existing Policy Context• Demographics• Socio-Economics• Employment Statistics• Housing Data

• Land Supply and Demand• Regional Comparisons• Population Projections• Infrastructure and Servicing• Constraints and Opportunities

Demographics

Macdonald:

• 7,162 residents in 2016

• 14% growth between 2011 and 2016 (2nd highest in the Capital Region)

Oak Bluff:

• 1,051 residents in 2016

• Grew by 80.9% between 2011 and 2016

Year Population#

Increase

% Increase

Over 5 Years

1981 3,403

1986 3,583 180 5.3%

1991 3,999 416 11.6%

1996 4,900 901 22.5%

2001 5,320 420 8.6%

2006 5,653 333 6.3%

2011 6,280 627 11.1%

2016 7,162 882 14.0%

RM of Macdonald

Demographics – Age

Oak Bluff Population Pyramid – 2016

Median Age:• Macdonald – 38.1 Years• Oak Bluff – 36.3 Years• Manitoba – 40.6 Years

Demographics – Household Size

Average Household Size (2016)• Oak Bluff: 3.2• La Salle: 3.2• Macdonald: 2.9• Manitoba: 2.5

The trend across municipalities has been decreasing household sizes.

The vast majority of households in Oak Bluff were couples (with or without children).

Employment – By Occupation

Major occupation categories in the RM of Macdonald in 2016:

• Sales and Services• Management• Trade/Transport/Operators• Education/Law/Gov’t• Business/Finance/Admin

Dwellings

In 2016, there were 325 homes in the community of Oak Bluff, of which 95% were single-detached houses.

In terms of ownership, approximately 94% of the dwelling units in the RM of Macdonald are owner-occupied (2016); in Oak Bluff, that number is 100% (based on a 25% sample size).

Total Housing Starts per Year (Winnipeg CMA)

Over the past 9 years, Macdonald has seen an average of 74 housing starts per year. This is 4th highest amongst Capital Region RMs (behind Springfield, Ritchot, and Taché).

Total Housing Starts per Year – Multi-Family

Over the past 9 years, 5% of the housing starts in the RM of Macdonald have been multi-family. This is similar to most RMs, which generally have between 0% and 10% multi-family starts over a given period. However, a few Municipalities (e.g. Headingley, Ritchot, and Taché) have regularly seen over 30% of their starts as multi-family.

Commuting Distances

Oak Bluff’s commuting distance to Downtown Winnipeg is shorter in relation to the other noted communities.

Map ID Community KMs

1 South St. Clements 18

2 Oak Bluff 18

3 Ile Des Chenes 22

4 Oakbank 22

5 St. Adolphe 24

6 La Salle 24

7 Lorette 26

8 Lockport 27

9 Stonewall 31

10 Sanford 32

11 Landmark 34

12 Niverville 34

13 East Selkirk 36

Transportation and Servicing

• As part of the Background Study, the project team will look at both transportation and servicing (water, sewer, land drainage).

• Manitoba Infrastructure is currently undertaking a design study for the South Perimeter; the study will include long- and short-term access changes for the Perimeter, PTH #2, and PTH #3.

• As transportation and land use are linked, we will be working with Manitoba Infrastructure to understand how changes to the highway network will impact the future development of Oak Bluff.

Stakeholder Engagement

Community Notices

Headingley Headliner Ad Community Mail Drop

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

• Representatives from the RM of Macdonald and the Planning District;

• Red River Valley School Division;

• Representatives from local recreation organizations (e.g. Oak Bluff Recreation Club, Macdonald Recreation District);

• Local businesses and industries;

• Developers and Landowners;

• Environmental groups;

• Farmers and others involved in agricultural activities in the vicinity of Oak Bluff; and,

• Provincial government agencies, including Manitoba Infrastructure, Manitoba Agriculture, and Manitoba Municipal Relations.

Community Survey

• The Project Team will prepare an online community survey (through Survey Monkey).

• The survey will be advertised to the community through the RM webpage (likely through a postal drop to all Oak Bluff residents).

• It will present another opportunity for residents to provide their input into the Secondary Plan process, particularly for residents who are unable to attend tonight’s community workshop.

• The project team would then compile the results, which would help inform the Secondary Plan.

Secondary Plan

Secondary PlanThe Secondary Plan will include objectives and policies on a range of development issues. More specifically, it will present the long-term vision for the community of Oak Bluff, overall goals and objectives, and the land use policies and mapping that consider and support the needs of:

• Existing context;

• Land use constraints and opportunities;

• Development and growth;

• Housing types, densities, and levels of affordability;

• Transportation and active transportation;

• Recreation and open space;

• Business and industrial development;

• Sustainability; and,

• Infrastructure and servicing.

Housing

Built Form – Different Housing Types

• Single-Family Dwellings• Two-Family Dwellings (e.g. Duplexes, semi-

detached)• Townhomes (3 or more attached units)• Multi-Storey Apartments (including seniors’ housing

and assisted living complexes)• Other Types

Lot Size Comparisons – 50 foot lots

Lot Size Comparisons – 60 foot lots

Lot Size Comparisons – 60 foot lots

East St. Paul – Countryside Estates (70 foot lots)

East St. Paul – Pritchard Farm (80 foot lots)

RM of Headingley – Breezy Bend (80 foot lots)

Oak Bluff West (80 foot lot)

RM of Headingley – Deer Pointe (87 foot lots)

Two-Family Housing

Oak Bluff Winnipeg

Multi-Family Housing – Townhomes

Oak Bluff Winnipeg

Multi-Family Housing – Multi-Storey Apartments

St. Adolphe NivervilleIle-Des-Chenes

Lockport Selkirk

Multi-Family Housing – Assisted-Living / 55+

Oakbank MordenOakbank

Steinbach Headingley St. Andrews

Housing Affordability

The cost of housing is influenced by various factors, including:

• Serviced Land Costs• Construction Costs• Built Form• Supply and Demand• Interest Rates and Economic Factors• Local Fees and Levies

Types of Communities

• Bedroom Communities (e.g. most residents commute to a larger centre for work)

• Semi-Urban Communities (primarily single-family, large lots)

• Urban Communities (e.g. thriving Main Street, range of services, diverse housing types)

• Complete Communities (e.g. opportunities to live, work, and play)

Next Steps

Next Steps

• Meet with community stakeholders• Initiate a community survey• Finalize the Background Study• Incorporate feedback into the planning process• Prepare draft secondary plan• Finalize secondary plan• Initiate formal approvals process

Discussion

Discussion Points

• Active Transportation (bike paths and trails), • Services,• Industrial, • Recreation Facilities,• Parks,• Retention Ponds, • Transportation and Access,• Schools, and,• Services for seniors.

Active Transportation

Services

Industrial

Recreation Facilities

Parks

Retention Ponds

Transportation and Access

Schools

Services for Seniors

Workshop Discussion Format

• Each table has a question booklet with 7 questions• Each table will assign a recorder• Each table will answer the questions as a group• Each table will have roughly 7 minutes per question• After all of the questions have been answered, we will

regroup to compile the answers• Please hand in your sheet at the end of the session

Workshop Discussion Questions

1. What would make Oak Bluff a better place to work/live?2. What are your thoughts on built form? Discussion Points: Lot sizes, Side Yards,

Density, Multi-family Development, Design Standards, Compatibility3. What would make it easier to get around the community as a pedestrian or cyclist?

Discussion points: Active Transportation, Sidewalks, Pedestrian Connections4. Do you have any comments regarding the existing road network? Discussion Points:

Access to the Provincial Highway system, Safety, Speed Limits, Intersections5. Would you like to see more services and employment opportunities in the

community? Discussion points: PTH #3, Services (Retail, Professional), Industrial Expansion

6. Would you like to see more housing options? Discussion Points: Seniors’ Housing, Affordable Housing, Multi-family Housing, Rental

7. Anything else you would like to add? (Parks, Recreation, Schools, Long-term Vision, etc.)

Thank You! Questions?