June 18 Latimer Open House Questionnaire

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OPEN HOUSE

JUNE 18, 2013

The Township of Langley requests public feedback on the Latimer Neighbourhood Plan. Using any of the

following methods, return your completed questionnaire by June 28, 2013 to the attention of Community

Development Division, Township of Langley:

Mail: 20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax: 604.533.6110 Email: [email protected]

For your convenience, relevant open house display panels are attached.

1. Please provide any comments on the proposed land use designations and densities illustrated in

the Draft Land Use Plan.

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2. Refer to panels 12 and 13: Circulation Concept Plan

Indicate how you feel about encouraging east-west block orientations to improve energy efficiency.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

3. Refer to panel 14: Lanes and Parking (rear-loaded)

Indicate how you feel about designing lots with space for additional parking in the rear for RVs,trailers, or extra cars.

Strongly prefer lots with space for additional parking

Prefer lots with space for additional parking

No preference

Do not prefer lots with space for additional parking

Strongly do not prefer lots with space for additional parking

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LATIMER NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

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4. Refer to panels 14 and 15: Lanes and Parking

Indicate how important it is to you to provide block and road layouts that reduce potential future

parking conflicts by providing additional parking spaces (both on lot and on street) in residential

neighbourhoods.

Very important

Important

Neutral

Not important Very not important

5. Refer to panel 16: Streetscape (rear loaded)

Review the difference between these two options; indicate your preference.

typicalresidentialcompactlotsR-CL(A)

typicalresidentialzoneR-1Alots

Narrow, smaller R-CL lots

Wider, slightly larger R-1A lots

Combination of R-CL and R-1A lots

Even larger lots

Unsure

6. Refer to panels 16 and 17: Streetscape

Indicate your preferred streetscape style.

Continuous, uninterrupted sidewalks (for rear-loaded lots)

Sidewalks with driveway crossings (for front-loaded lots)

Unsure

7. Refer to panels 16 and 17: Streetscape

Indicate your preferred waste and recycling collection location.

Rear lanes

Curbside at the street

Unsure

8. Refer to panels 12 and 13: Circulation Concept Plan

14 and 18: Lanes, Parking, and Streetscape

Indicate how you feel about encouraging rear lanes, where possible, to address urban design and

parking considerations.

Strongly agree Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

9. Do you live in the plan area?

Yes No

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Comments:

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Required Information:

Name: __________________________________ Phone/Email (optional): _____________________

Address: _____________________________________________Postal code:__________________

The Township of Langley appreciates your input. Thank you for completing this important questionnaire.

Any personal information collected on this form will be managed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Direct enquiries, questions,

or concerns regarding the collection, use, disclosure, or safeguarding of personal information associated with this form to: Supervisor, Information, Privacy, and Records

Management, Township of Langley, 20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 [email protected] 604.533.6101


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Draft Land Use Plan

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Land Use Designations1. Single Family ResidentialThe Single Family Residential land use designation is divided into categories 1, 2 and 3. For theSingle Family Residential 3 designation (which is most typical), permitted gross densities range 6

to 8 units per acre. Typical lots are illustrated in the separate Streetscape panels.

2. Rowhouse/Townhouse or Live-WorkThe Rowhouse/Townhouse designation is divided into categories A and B. The Live-Work

designation, which provides the opportunity to operate a business from home, also falls within

this type of residential development. Permitted gross densities are 12-15 units per acre (forCategory A) and 16-22 units per acre (for Category B).

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Land Use Designations3. ApartmentThe Apartment land use designation allows for gross densities of 40-60 units per acre andbuildings of 4 storeys. This higher density housing is located mainly along primary

transportation corridors.

4. Mixed Use / Apartment Mixed UseThe Mixed Use designation allows for buildings of 4 to 6 storeys, with potential for additional

height at the northeast corner of 200 Street and 80 Avenue. The designation allows for

pedestrian oriented retail or commercial uses which support the needs of the community. Withinthe Apartment Mixed Use designation, residential units are required above the ground floor, with

a minimum building height of 3 storeys.

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It is proposed to include a Circulation Concept Plan for reference only in the Latimer

Neighbourhood Plan. The purpose of the Circulation Concept Plan is to illustrate a

potential Neighbourhood Plan local road layout based on a modified grid road

network pattern.

The Circulation Concept Plan encourages the development of blocks with primarily

an east-west orientation:

- East-west orientation of blocks improves energy efficiency by maximizing

solar access in winter months and providing shading from the eastern and

western sun in the summer, thereby reducing the need for mechanical

lighting, heating and cooling systems. Development should be in substantial

compliance with an east-west orientation; however, flexibility will be

considered based on individual site circumstances. Changes would not

require an amendment to this plan.

The Circulation Concept Plan also encourages the provision of rear lanes where

possible.

- Rear loaded lots have urban design benefits as they create opportunities forreduced front yard setbacks , continuous sidewalks uninterrupted by

driveway crossings, and large front porches and/or clear and unobstructed

views from the house directly onto the sidewalk and the street. Rear loaded

lots also allow for solid waste and recycling collection to occur in the lane.

- Rear loaded lots provide more parking alternatives and provide better traffic

and pedestrian safety in a residential neighbourhood.

- Rear loaded lots would be required on arterial and collector roads or where

there are street greenways or creeks adjacent to the road. The draft road

network, including rear loaded lots with lanes, should be substantially

complied with as development progresses. Access arrangements and road

network alternatives will be considered on local roads based on individual

site circumstances.

The Circulation Concept Plan is provided for discussion. We are looking for public

input and comment on these policy directions at tonights Open House, as

recommended at the recent Neighbourhood Team meeting.

Circulation Concept

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How do you feel about encouraging east-west block

orientations to improve energy efficiency?Please fill out Question 2 on the survey.


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Circulation Concept Plan

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Lanes and ParkingThe following graphics provide an illustration of the parking

potential associated with lanes.

1. Rear-Loaded (with Lane)

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9.5m Frontage Corresponds with Residential Compact Lot Zones R-CL(A) and R-CL(B)

Garages can be attached or detached

15.25m Frontage Garages can be attached or detached

There is potential for additional parking (+) at the rear

12.6m Frontage Garages can be attached or detached

There is potential for additional parking (+) at the rear

Example of Langley homes withrear lane access

How do you feel about designing lots with space for additional parking?Please fill out Question 3 on the survey.


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Lanes and ParkingThe following graphics provide an illustration of the parking

potential associated with front-loaded lots.

2. Front-Loaded Only (No Lane)

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Example of front-loaded

Langley homes

11m Frontage Corresponds with Residential Compact Lot Zone R -CL(A)

15.25m Frontage Corresponds with Residential Zone R-1A

12.6m Frontage Corresponds with Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(B)

As illustrated, there are differences between the parking potential associated with

rear-loaded vs. front-loaded lots. How important is it to provide block and road

layouts that reduce potential future parking conflicts?Please fill out Question 4 on the survey.


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Rear-loaded lots: Provide additional opportunities for on-street parking;

Reduce street parking conflicts;

Provide additional opportunities for parking for trailers, RVs, and

additional cars at the rear;

Provide access for rear yard maintenance;

Provide access for solid waste and recycling collection in the lane;

Increase the walkability of the street; and,

Enhance the aesthetic experience (e.g. reduced front yard setbacks,

provision for front porches).

Streetscape Rear Loaded

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Typical rear-loaded Residential

Compact Lots R-CL(A)

Typical rear-loaded Residential

Zone R-1A lots

Which lot type do you prefer?Please fill out Question 5 on the survey.

Do you prefer continuous, uninterrupted sidewalks?

Do you prefer solid waste and recycling collection to occur in rear lanes?Please fill out Questions 6 and 7 on the survey.


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Streetscape Front Loaded

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Front-loaded lots:

Maintain access to homes from the front only;

Have driveway crossings of the sidewalk;

Do not include room for additional parking to the rear;

May result in more strain on available on-street parking spaces;

Increase pedestrian/car conflicts on sidewalks;

Limit rear lot access; and,

Have solid waste and recycling collection occur on the street.

Typical front-loaded Residential

Compact Lots R-CL(A)

Typical front-loaded Residential

Zone R-1A lots

Do you prefer a streetscape with front driveways?

Do you prefer solid waste and recycling collection to occur curbside at the street?Please fill out Questions 6 and 7 on the survey.


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Illustrative Typical Block Patternand Plan Features

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June 18 Latimer Open House Questionnaire