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MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL

SITE REDEVELOPMENT

OPENHOUSE

MacPherson Room, 1:30 pm 7:30 pm

June 21, 2016


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OPEN HOUSE IJUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE REDEVELOPMENT

WELCOME TO THE OPEN HOUSE FOR THE MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE

WHY WE ARE DISPOSING OF OUR SURPLUS SCHOOL SITES

THE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINISTRY:

The Project Agreement between the Board of Education and the Minister of Education sets out

the funding plan for the Revelstoke Schools Project.

The funding plan identifies a local contribution of $2.4 Million, to be raised through the disposition

of surplus schools.

The Board of Education has the responsibility of raising $2.4 Million from the sale of surplusassets.

The School District is moving forward with the disposition of the surplus assets in order to fulfillthe obligations contained in the Project Agreement.

Surplus sites identified for disposition are:Big Eddy Elementary School siteMountain View Elementary School site

Mt. Begbie Elementary School site

We believe that the Farwell Elementary School site and improvements should be retained

indefinitely, as the site may be a suitable location for an additional elementary school ifelementary enrolments in Revelstoke increase significantly in the long term. Currently, the leasearrangements with the tenants cover the operating costs incurred by the school district.

THE OPEN HOUSE PANELS ARE NUMBERED SEQUENTIALLY. COMMENT SHEETS HAVE BEEN

PROVIDED FOR YOU TO LEAVE ANY COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

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Mt. Begbie ElementaMountain View Elementary School siteBig Eddy Elementary School site


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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

PROPERTY SIZE & DETAILS

The street address for the property is 420 Downie Street.

The L shaped site has an area of 1.21 hectares (2.99 acres) with extensive frontage on threeadjacent streets.

ZONING BYLAW

Existing Zoning P3 Institutional. Allows for public or quasi-public uses of an institutionalnature, cultural and recreational facilities, public service and utility buildings. The site wouldrequire rezoning for non-institutional uses but no OCP change.

The neighbourhood zoning reflects the predominantly residential pattern. Land to the north andnorthwest is zoned R2 (Low density residential) while land to the east, south and the southwest

is predominately zoned R2A (Special low density residential). Both of these zones (R2 and R2A)permit single and two family dwellings. The neighbourhood also includes several R3 (Mediumdensity residential) and R5 (Mobile home) sites.

The graphic below depicts the neighbourhood zoning.


OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

Existing Official Community Plan (OCP) Designation T4O Neighbourhood Mixed Use.This recognizes the existing mixture of land uses and encourages a diversity that allows

commercial and residential uses.

No change in the Official Community Plan is anticipated to be required.

SERVICES ON SITE

The site is well serviced from the three adjacent streets. This includes water mains on al

abutting streets, gravity sanitary mains on the western part of Downie Street and the loelevation on Edward Street and storm mains on Edward Street and part of Downie Stre

Fourth Street is a designated arterial road. This is one of the citys major roads. In ordemanage traffic flows, the City has indicated it will restrict access for new development.

REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MOUNT BEGBIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE WILREQUIRE REZONING FOR A NON-INSTITUTIONAL USE.


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MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE: AERIAL VIEW


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CONDITION OF THE FACILITIES Total building area is 2,222 m or 23,917 sq. ft

School closed since July 2012.

ORIGINAL 1966 CLASSROOM BLOCK AND FORMER ACTIVITY ROOM Poor condition, a number of windows boarded where the building has seen vandalism. Classroom block and library roof leaking badly in many areas (roof was due for replacement in 2005 but it was only

patched so the district could avoid significant expense). The heating, ventilation and cooling systems are at the end of service life.

1993 GYMNASIUM AND ENTRANCE ADDITION An addition and renovation was completed to provide for a larger gymnasium and foyer area (5113 sq. feet). Renovations to the office area and conversion of the former activity room to a library were also completed.

Gym and entrance roof were scheduled for replacement in 2012, and not completed.

Gym occupies a substantial footprint in the central portion of the site.

DEMOLITION CONSIDERATIONSAt the time of negotiating the project agreement with the Ministry, a formal appraisal completed by Corrie AppraisalsLtd stated that the highest and best use as residential/commercial with the existing building being demolished.

An assessment of the feasibility to establish the gymnasium as a stand-alone structure found:

The gym change rooms and the mechanical room above them, were originally part of the stage that was located atthe north end of the original Activity Room.

The fire suppression system would need to be relocated and renovated since the current sprinkler tree and controlsare located in the portion of the school to be demolished.

Mechanical systems are near the end of their service life and would need to be replaced.

Electrical services would have to be re-established. The partial demolition would remove the main electrical room,including the electronic controls for the sprinkler system. New wiring would have to be established for the remainingelectrical sub-panels, controls system, telephone, fire and intruder alarms, etc.

Existing washrooms, within the gym change rooms, would be inadequate for public use. Any renovation would need to meet new building, fire and electrical codes.

Current seismic requirements would need to be addressed.CONCLUSION

Based on the gyms impact to the site, and the feasibility of reconfiguring and renovating thea stand-alone facility, a complete demolition is contemplated. This will immediately reduce ocosts to the district and ensures that the site can be sold for highest and best use as part of t

commitment to the New Schools Capital Project.

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WHAT WE HAVE HEARD SO FAR:

In order to explore the potential of the Mount Begbie site, various land use optionshave been prepared for the Board of Education and the City of Revelstoke. They

included a wide range of residential land uses, lot sizes and access locations. Thisinitial exploration resulted in the following:

Neither the City nor the Board of Education felt a mobile home park developmentshould be pursued.

Neither the City nor the Board of Education felt a modular home development

should be pursued.

The City does not wish to acquire the gymnasium.

The City has asked the school district to consult regarding the size and location ofparkland.

The City has indicated that individual properties should not have vehicular accessfrom Fourth Street.

Consideration be given to lower cost housing.

Commercial options have not been explored. The City has significant commercial

vacancies.

The options on the following four panels reflect a range of residential land useoptions. Other options are also possible. This includes various park configurations or

a financial contribution to enhance an existing park in the neighbourhood.

WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS?


PLEASE LEAVE ANY COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, ORQUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ON THE PROVIDED COMMENTSHEET



MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE: REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION A1:

10 large lots (855 to 1,111 square meters) Minimum lot width of 15 metres

R2 zoning (single or two family dwellings) Houses fronting onto Downie or Fourth Street Most lots served by winding rear lane

Detached garages at rear for most houses

No vehicular access from Fourth Street Municipal park in location of existing playground

equipment

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION A2:

10 large lots (855 to 1,111 square metres)

Minimum lot width of 15 metres R2 zoning (single or two family dwellings) Houses fronting onto Downie or Fourth Street Lane serves most lots and directly connects Downie and

Edward Streets

Detached garages at rear for most houses No vehicular access from Fourth Street

Municipal park in location of existing playground equipment


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REDEVELOPMENT OPTION B1:

10 large lots (950 to 1,140 square meters)

Lot width of 15 to 18 metres R2 zoning (single or two family dwellings) Houses fronting onto Downie or Edward Street All lots have attached garages at front or detached

garages behind the houses (no lanes)

No vehicular access from Fourth Street Municipal park at corner of Fourth and Downie Streets

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION B2:

9 large lots (950 tp 1,370 square metres) Lot width of 15 to 21.8 metres R2 zoning (single or two family dwellings) Houses fronting onto Downie or Edward Street

All lots have attached garages at front or detachedgarages behind the houses (no lanes)

No vehicular access from Fourth Street Municipal park at corner of Fourth and Edward Streets


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REDEVELOPMENT OPTION C1:

16 mainly compact lots (472 to 975 square metres) Smaller lots would enhance affordability

Minimum lot width of 15 metres R1-A zoning (all single family dwellings) New cul de sac off Downie Street

All lots have garages at front (no lanes)

No vehicular access from Fourth Street Municipal park in location of existing playground

equipment

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION C2:

12 mainly compact lots (435 to 827 square metres)

3 two family lots (751 to 800 square metres) Smaller lots would enhance affordability Minimum lot width of 15 metres R1-A (single family) and R-2 (two-family) dwellings

New cul de sac off Downie Street

All lots have garages at front (no lanes) No vehicular access from Fourth Street

Municipal park in location of existing playgroundequipment


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REDEVELOPMENT OPTION D1:

Townhouses (approximately 28)

Two parking spaces for each townhouse + onsite parkingfor visitors

Development concept would enhance affordability R3 zoning (strata development with attached or detached

dwellings)

Strong street presence along Fourth Street All vehicular access from Downie and Edward Streets (no

access from Fourth Street) Amenity space provided for strata development

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION D2:

Patio homes or detached townhouses (approximately 23) Two parking spaces for each dwelling + onsite parking for

visitors Development concept would enhance affordability

R3 zoning (strata development with attached or detacheddwellings)

Strong street presence along Fourth Street All vehicular access from Downie and Edward Streets (no

access from Fourth Street) Amenity space provided for strata development


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MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE: NEXT STEPS

COMPLETED TASKS:

Disposition approved by the Minister of Education:February 15, 2012

Assessment of Hazardous Materials Undertaken: October 23, 2013

Submission of preliminary redevelopment plan options to the City:December 5, 2015

Asssessment of demolition options: May/June 2016

TODAY:

Public Open House to present plans for the redevelopment of the Mount BegbieSchool site:June 21, 2016

PLEASE LEAVE ANY COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, OR

QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ON THE PROVIDED COMMENT

SHEET

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

NEXT STEPS:

Modify the preliminary redevelopment plan as appropriate, based on the inputreceived from the public: Summer 2016

Finalize and implement a Demolition Plan: Summer/Fall 2016

Prepare application for rezoning and subdivision as necessary: Late Fall 2016

Subject to approval, subdivide parcels for new uses to be determined:2017

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