West End Lands - Town of Wolfville

Town of Wolfville
West End Lands
Viking Homes – Stonegate at Wolfville
Issam Kadray – Extension of Hillcrest
Public Information Meeting
Jan 28, 2014
This Evening’s Presenta0on ‣ 
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The Site & Background
Project Vision & Principles
Project Aims
Questions & Comments West End Lands
Site Detail ‣ 
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Viking Homes (32.86 acres)
Sam Kadray (16.43 acres)
Situated at the western edge of
the Town of Wolfville
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Presently zoned Residential
Comprehensive Development
District
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South to North Slope
Views to the North West End Lands
Project Vision & Principles ‣ 
To create housing opportuni0es in a blended residen0al neighbourhood ‣ 
Complete mix of single family, semi-­‐
detached, townhomes, and mul0ple unit dwellings ‣ 
Respect for and connec0on to exis0ng neighbourhood fabric ‣ 
Sensi0ve to the geographical and natural context ‣ 
Preserva0on and crea0on of high quality open spaces West End Lands
Riga Drive
Skyway Drive
Site Plan 20m Buffer
for Highway
Kent Avenue
Propsed
Retention
Pond
E
Path
Propsed
Retention
Pond
Pedestrian Friendly
Sidewalk
Hiking Trail
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Hillcrest Avenue
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Existing
Pond
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Stirling Avenue
Propsed
Retention
Pond
Propsed
Retention
Pond
Path
Main
North
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100
200
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Stre
Potential Single Family
Potential Semi Detached
Potential Townhouse
Potential Apartment Building
Potential Lawn
Potential Parkland
Potential Buffer for Natural Feature
E
Potential 3 Phase Power
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400ft
Natural
Stream
Natural
Stream
Semi / Townhouse Plan Highlights Riga Drive
Skyway Drive
Walking Trails 20m Buffer
for Highway
Kent Avenue
Propsed
Retention
Pond
E
Path
Propsed
Retention
Pond
Pedestrian Friendly
Sidewalk
Hiking Trail
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Bu atu re
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Hillcrest Avenue
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Existing
Pond
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Stirling Avenue
Propsed
Retention
Pond
Propsed
Retention
Pond
Path
Main
North
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100
200
400ft
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Stre
Streets Connec0on Potential Single Family
Potential Semi Detached
Potential Townhouse
Neighbourhood Park Potential Apartment Building
Potential Lawn
Potential Parkland
Potential Buffer for Natural Feature
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Potential 3 Phase Power
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Natural
Stream
Natural
Stream
Single Family Homes Mul0 Unit Dwellings Development Summary ‣ 
Viking Homes & Kadray Lands
Zone Units Acres* Density (Units/Acre) R1 Singles 67 14.77 4.5 R2 Semi-­‐Detached 31 4.92 6.3 R3 Townhouses 16 1.26 12.7 R4 Apartment Units 300 15.13 19.8 Parkland Total 4.58 414 40.66 10.2 *developable acres, not including roadways West End Lands
RCDD Sustainability Principles ‣ 
The Residential Comprehensive
Development District designation
requires that developments
respond to Sustainability
Principles
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Reduced Energy Requirements
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EnerGuide Rated Homes
Heat Pumps for Heating and
Cooling
Option to be plumbed for solar
heating
8.4.5 (a), (l) West End Lands
RCDD Sustainability Principles ‣ 
Reduced Impact on Environment
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Retention of Natural Slopes
Management of Construction
Wastes
Stormwater Retention
Low Flow Fixtures
8.4.5 (b) West End Lands
RCDD Sustainability Principles ‣ 
Housing Mix for All Sectors
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Single Family Homes
Small Footprints
Semi-Detached Dwellings
Townhomes
Multi Unit Dwelling
8.4.5 (c) West End Lands
RCDD Sustainability Principles ‣ 
Architectural Design
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Single Family Homes
Small Footprints
Semi-Detached Dwellings
Townhomes
Multi Unit Dwelling
Environmental Design
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Preservation of Slopes
Waterway Buffer
Stormwater Retention
8.4.5 (f),(g) West End Lands
RCDD Sustainability Principles ‣ 
Public & Private Amenities
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Creates parks and walking trails
to promote staying healthy and
active in Wolfville
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Green space protection providing
lifestyle balance and
enhancement
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Connectivity for all modes of
transportation
8.4.5 (h) West End Lands
RCDD Sustainability Principles ‣ 
Public Transportation Access &
Active Transportation
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Sidewalks making an easy
connection to Acadia University and
downtown Wolfville
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Walking distance to Kings Transit
line
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Connectivity and infrastructure for
all modes of transportation with
convenient access to highway 101
8.4.5 (i), (j) West End Lands
Riga Drive
Skyway Drive
AT Network 20m Buffer
for Highway
Kent Avenue
Propsed
Retention
Pond
E
Path
Propsed
Retention
Pond
Pedestrian Friendly
Sidewalk
Hiking Trail
E
E
m
20
m
20
r
ffe re
Bu atu re
r N tu
fo ea
F
E
Hillcrest Avenue
E
Existing
Pond
E
E
Stirling Avenue
Propsed
Retention
Pond
Propsed
Retention
Pond
Path
Main
North
0
100
200
et
Stre
Potential Single Family
Potential Semi Detached
Potential Townhouse
Potential Apartment Building
Potential Lawn
Potential Parkland
Potential Buffer for Natural Feature
E
Potential 3 Phase Power
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400ft
Natural
Stream
Natural
Stream
RCDD Sustainability Principles ‣ 
Summary
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The combined approach to the West
End Lands planning has resulted in a
development that responds well to
the Town of Wolfville’s Sustainability
Principles for RCDD Zones
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Below the maximum density of 12
units / acre and above the minimum
of 5 units / acre
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Municipal Planning Strategy ‣ 
Summary
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The proposal conforms to the intent
of the Municipal Planning Strategy
(MPS)
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Blends well with the existing
community while achieving MPS
goals
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Provides new amenity space for
residents
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Typical Semi-­‐Detached West End Lands
Typical Small Footprint Single Family West End Lands
West End Lands Public Informa0on ‣ 
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Questions
Comments
Jacob Ritchie
Ekistics Planning & Design
[email protected]
902-461-2525
West End Lands