DOWNTOWN DUNDALK ACCESSIBILITY, STREETSCAPE & COMMUNITY SPACE PROJECT CONSULTATION INTRODUCTION OF SOUTHGATE'S NEW CIP - May 18, 2021 Public ...

DOWNTOWN DUNDALK
      ACCESSIBILITY, STREETSCAPE &
COMMUNITY SPACE PROJECT CONSULTATION
                   &
 INTRODUCTION OF SOUTHGATE’S NEW CIP

        May 18, 2021
      Public Consultation
     Meeting Presentation

GOALS OF THIS MEETING

1.   Review of Southgate’s Community Action Plan (CAP) Goals
2.   Provide progress on our CAP Downtown Dundalk projects
3.   Report on the Dundalk Downtown Parking Lot Projects & Future Plans
4.   Discuss a Funding opportunity to invest in Downtown Dundalk
5.   Share and discuss ideas to improve Building Accessibility on Proton Street
6.   Report and discuss Streetscape and Open Space Improvements
7.   Receive survey feedback and ideas for Downtown Dundalk Improvements
8.   Introduce the New Southgate Community Improvement Plan and the
     Financial Incentives available to support local businesses.

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN

   Southgate website under:
        1.   Local Government tab & then select;
        2.   2019-2023 Southgate Community Action Plan link
             to the document

   https://www.southgate.ca/en/local-
    government/community-action-plan.aspx

COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN GOALS &
    COMMITMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN DUNDALK
Goal 2 - Revitalizing Downtown Dundalk
Action 2: The residents and businesses of Southgate envision our largest town once again
becoming a source of community pride and a hotbed of community activity, with a much-
improved appearance and a broader range of business opportunity.
Strategic Initiatives 2-A (2019-2023): The County and the Township will have
reconstructed Main Street.
      Main Street East completed; and
      Main Street West planned for 2026.
Strategic Initiatives 2-B (2019-2023): The Township will have developed, adopted and
implemented Community Improvement Plans for settlement areas, including incentives for
downtown redevelopment and re-use.
      CIP approved by Southgate Council and we will introduce later in the meeting.

COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN GOALS &
    COMMITMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN DUNDALK
Goal 2 - Revitalizing Downtown Dundalk
Action 2: The residents and businesses of Southgate envision our largest town once again
becoming a source of community pride and a hotbed of community activity, with a much-
improved appearance and a broader range of business opportunity.
Strategic Initiatives 2-C (2019-2023): The Township will have modified the vacant
commercial premises tax rebate program, in order to remove disincentives to restoration
and re-use.
      Vacancy Tax Rebate program cancelled by Council effective July 1st, 2021.
Strategic Initiatives 2-D (2019-2023): The Township will have taken aggressive action
to enforce compliance by downtown buildings with property standards Building Code, and
Fire Code regulations.
      The Township has hired a Fire Prevention Officer and is conducting some
       inspections and will be more active after COVID is behind us.

COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN GOALS &
     COMMITMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN DUNDALK
Goal 2 - Revitalizing Downtown Dundalk
Action 2: The residents and businesses of Southgate envision our largest town once again
becoming a source of community pride and a hotbed of community activity, with a much-
improved appearance and a broader range of business opportunity.
Strategic Initiatives 2-E (2019-2023): The Township will increase its support for, and
promotion of, community events, festivals, parades, library activities, and other events that
attract people to the downtown area.
       What we want to talk about tonight and to make Downtown Dundalk a “Place”
        that will attract people to events in the Business section of Town.
Strategic Initiatives 2-F (2019-2023): The Township will appoint and work with a
Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee, involving community organizations,
businesses, landlords and tenants, and other stakeholders.
       Another topic for discussion to restart a Chamber or Business Association lead
        by our new Economic Development Officer.

COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN GOALS &
    COMMITMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN DUNDALK
Goal 2 - Revitalizing Downtown Dundalk
Action 2: The residents and businesses of Southgate envision our largest town once again
becoming a source of community pride and a hotbed of community activity, with a much-
improved appearance and a broader range of business opportunity.
Strategic Initiatives 2-G (2019-2023): The Township will have installed prominent
signage to direct visitors to downtown attractions and businesses.
      RED funding project for signage, banners and downtown furniture.
Strategic Initiatives 2-H (2019-2023): The Township will support the renewal of the
downtown murals.
      Meeting discussion and Chamber discussion.

CAP GOAL 2-E
        & THE TOWNSHIP’S COMMITMENTS TO
        REVITALIZING DOWNTOWN DUNDALK
Action 2: The residents and businesses of Southgate envision our largest town once again
becoming a source of community pride and a hotbed of community activity, with a much-
improved appearance and a broader range of business opportunity.
Strategic Initiatives 2-E (2019-2023): The Township will increase its support for, and
promotion of, community events, festivals, parades, library activities, and other events that
attract people to the downtown area.
What do we need to consider to achieve this specific initiative?
       Make buildings accessible
       Improve the appearance of the streetscape with boardwalk areas for outdoor
        commerce with trees, banners, benches for rest areas, etc.
       Create outdoor space for community events and develop a mall effect.
       One-way traffic and reduced parking on Proton Street to allow for other spaces.
       Increase downtown parking lot capacity in a growing community.

DUNDALK DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT PROJECT

FUTURE DOWNTOWN DUNDALK PARKING DEVELOPMENT

STREETSCAPE
   VIEWS

RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (RED)
            FUNDING FOR DOWNTOWN DUNDALK

 Benches

 Picnic   Tables

 Planters

RURAL ECONOMIC
    DEVELOPMENT (RED)
 FUNDING FOR DOWNTOWN
         DUNDALK

 Flower   Boxes

 Tree   Planters

 Recycling   Containers

RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (RED)
            FUNDING FOR DOWNTOWN DUNDALK

 Downtown  Streetlight
  >Banners to Promote
    our Community
  >Seasonal lighting

 Flower   Baskets

 Bike   Racks

RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (RED)
         FUNDING FOR DOWNTOWN DUNDALK

 Downtown Directional
 Signage & Events
 promotion Board

 Portable
         Bleachers to
 be moved in for Public
 Events.

CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TO
         INVEST IN DOWNTOWN DUNDALK

Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Grant Funding:
     Eligible for up to $250,000 of eligible project costs
     Applications for funding are due June 25th, 2021 @ 5 pm
     Project must be completed by June 30th, 2022.
     Southgate’s application would seek funding for the
      intake to improved mobility options to increase physical
      distancing, increase safe social connectivity, walkability
      and pedestrian safety.

TO SOLVE BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
        CHALLENGES ON PROTON STREET
Consideration for changes to deal with this issue will need to:
     Increase sidewalk area for building access, open space for
      social events and to provide for outdoor commerce areas
     Close Proton Street to one-way traffic flow
     Reduce parking spaces on Proton Street and allow for
      disability parking and pickup area spaces for goods & people
     Increase parking lot spaces behind businesses
     Consider and develop business access from rear of
      businesses on a go forward basis as the Township develops
      future parking options behind buildings

IDEAS TO IMPROVE BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
     ON PROTON STREET – OPTION #1

IDEAS TO IMPROVE BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY
     ON PROTON STREET – OPTION #2

ACCESSIBILITY, STREETSCAPE AND
         OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS
   Sidewalk elevation changes to provide on-grade
    entrance to businesses on the west side of Proton
    Street to property line or the front of buildings.
   Open space sidewalk area for outdoor commerce and
    street attractions/events/festivals.
   Community events like the Fireman Frolic, Farmers
    Market, Christmas, Halloween, Easter and Outdoor
    Music events, etc. to promote downtown as a “Place”
    to increase consumer attraction.

ACCESSIBILITY, STREETSCAPE AND
  OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS

      Discussion & Questions

SOUTHGATE’S
 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
            (CIP)

      Our Southgate Strategic Plan &
Direction received from Public Consultation

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY
             IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)

   Southgate website under:
        1.   Economic Development tab & then select;
        2.   Southgate Community Improvement Plan & also
             provides supporting application, overview chart &
             agreement documents

   https://www.southgate.ca/en/economic-
    development/economic-development.aspx

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
1. Tax Increment Equivalent Grant: To encourage desirable and attractive infill
   development & redevelopment in Downtown Dundalk & Holstein. To also
   support new commercial and industrial development in the urban and rural
   areas of the Township to create jobs and business growth where the proper
   zoning uses are in place.
      > The municipal portion of the property tax that results from the increase to
      the property assessment as a result of the improvements. The new municipal
      property taxation is transitioned in over 10 years.
2. Buildings & Land Improvement Grant: To encourage the rehabilitation, repair
   and/or improvement of existing buildings & lands for commercial, office,
   industrial, agriculture investments in value added processing to support on farm
   retail or mixed-use spaces.
      >Maximum $50,000 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)
3. Façade & Building Improvement Grant: To encourage the rehabilitation, repair
   and/or improvement of existing buildings & façades.
      >Maximum $5,000 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
4. Signage Improvement Grant: To encourage the improvement of
   present signage on buildings and the installation of pedestrian-scaled,
   attractive signage.
      >Maximum $2,500 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)
5. Property, Landscaping & Parking Area Improvement Grant: To encourage
   improvement of landscapes, parking areas, pedestrian connections,
   sidewalks cafes/patios on private business properties.
      >Maximum $3,500 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)
6. Accessibility and Public Health & Safety Improvement Grant: To promote
   improvement of business properties including access ramps, entryway
   widening, levelling or repairs to pathways and stairs. To facilitate
   improvements to a property as a result of a declared emergency such as
   plexiglass, patios and decks.
      >Maximum $3,500 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
7. Destination Infrastructure Grant: To encourage local stakeholders,
   community organizations and municipalities to upgrade and invest in
   destination infrastructure.
     >Maximum $5,000 or $2,500 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)
8. Planning Fee Grant : To encourage sensitive, attractive and desirable infill
   of new development and redevelopment for changes of use.
      >Maximum $2,500 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)
9. Building Permit Fee Grant To encourage sensitive, attractive and
   desirable infill development and redevelopment of existing buildings.
       >Maximum $2,500 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)
10. Development Charges Grant: To assist property owners with financing
   the cost of the development process.
       > Equal to 100% of the municipality’s portion of the development
          charges to a maximum of $10,000.

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
11. Housing Rehabilitation and Conversion Grant: To assist with the
   rehabilitation of a previous multi-residential units or the conversion of
   upper floor commercial/residential/mixed-use building space into
   affordable residential units.
      >Maximum $50,000 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)
12. Startup Space Leasehold Improvement Grant: To assist new businesses
   and startup companies to set up shop by providing grants for the
   financing of non-temporary interior leasehold and accessibility
   improvements.
       >Maximum $5,000 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)
13. Environment Study Grant: 50% of the cost to complete the study to a
   maximum of $5,000 per property.
      >Maximum $5,000 or 50% of eligible costs (whichever is less)

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
14. Brownfield Property Tax Assistance: To encourage the cleanup and
   redevelopment of these properties.
       > The municipality may defer or cancel all or a portion of municipal
       property taxes during the period of site remediation. The municipality
       may apply to the Minister of Finance on behalf of the property owner
       to defer or cancel the education portion of the property taxes.
15. Surplus Lands & Buildings: Township lands and buildings that are deemed
   to be surplus to the needs of the municipality will be offered through a
   Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
       > Subject to the specific project.

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN

YOUR CONSULTATION SURVEY FEEDBACK
          IS IMPORTANT US

1.   Revitalizing Downtown Dundalk
2.   Feedback on Downtown Parking
3.   Community Improvement Plan

SOUTHGATE’S COMMUNITY
IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)

  Discussion & Questions