case 15937 fenwick tower redevelopment - presentation - feb...

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Case 15937 Fenwick Tower Redevelopment

Joint Public HearingRegional Council – Peninsula Community

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Richard Harvey – February 1, 2011

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Background

• Templeton proposes to significantly redevelop the Fenwick Tower site

• This requires amendments to the MPS and LUB

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Key Features

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Proposal

Templeton Properties acquired the lands and engaged the public in devising a redevelopment plan

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Proposal

South Street

Fenwick Street

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MPS / LUB Amendments

• The proposal is a significant departure from our current planning policies and regulations

• However, the project is an opportunity to greatly improve a poor situation

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MPS / LUB Amendments

• Focus has been to consider what is best for the site, instead of relying upon general standards

• On this basis, the MPS and LUB amendments are very specific to the proposed project

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Development Agreement

• Specific conditions to address landscaped open space, amenity areas, dwelling mix, wind conditions, parking, and access

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Joint Public Hearing

• Joint public hearing of the Regional Council and the Peninsula Community Council

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Recommendation

It is recommended that Regional Council approve the proposed amendments to the

MPS and LUB