<Details> Heritage Character Area Zoning - Edmonton s Approach to Preserving(?) Community Character Federation of Calgary Communities Community Planning Exchange November 4, 2017 City of Edmonton
CITY OF EDMONTON PROGRAM Historic Resource Management Plan City Policy C450B Policy to Encourage the Designation and Rehabilitation of Municipal Historic Resources in Edmonton Register and Inventory of Historic Resources in Edmonton $2.3M annual allocation to Heritage Resources Reserve City of Edmonton 2
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SUSTAINABILITY IN EDMONTON MDP: The Way We Grow - 2010 Sustainability, livability, integration, complete communities Renewal and revitalization of mature neighbourhoods Infill that contributes to and is sensitive to established communities Development to respect existing scale, massing, style, materials Sense of local identity through the preservation of structures, districts, landscapes City of Edmonton 4
SUSTAINABILITY IN EDMONTON Evolving Infill: Infill Roadmap - 2014 Keeping established neighbourhoods thriving Diverse housing options, better use of existing infrastructure Proximity to amenities, transit, services Development of Infill Design Guidelines document Heritage and character considerations very limited one size fits all Pace of infill has increased mainly in historic neighbourhoods Under review to respond to community issues City of Edmonton 5
CHARACTER AREAS IN EDMONTON Currently 9 identified special character areas Eight are focused on original heritage areas One accommodates new development in an historic community All but one have specialized Direct Control zoning Intention to preserve character alterations and new development Range of guidelines vs. regulation Mixed success in retaining character Communities pushing for more rigor City of Edmonton 6
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CHARACTER AREAS IN EDMONTON Currently 9 identified special character areas Garneau (1982) Oliver (1997) Viewpoint (1982) Strathcona Historic Commercial (Whyte Avenue) (1998) Westmount (1997) Church Street (2017) West Ritchie Historic Commercial (2011) Heritage Area (Downtown) (2004) Riverdale (2001) City of Edmonton 8
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CHARACTER AREAS IN EDMONTON Challenges Level of regulation vs. guidelines to retain character Interpretation of what forms character Community agreement / disagreement Contemporary design vs. phony heritage Value and competitiveness Affordability and density DC1 Zoning permits, notices, appeals City of Edmonton 11
CHARACTER AREAS IN EDMONTON Current initiatives Pushback on infill areas wanting to preserve character Interest in increasing regulatory approach vs. guidelines Concern with exclusive areas potentially not bound to infill targets Lot widths = character? Church Street DC1 approved 2017 Glenora DC1 exploratory phase City of Edmonton 12
Thank you. <Details> For further information, please contact: David Johnston, Principal Heritage Planner City of Edmonton P: 780-496-5281 E: david.johnston2@edmonton.ca City of Edmonton
<Details> Heritage Character Area Zoning - Edmonton s Approach to Preserving(?) Community Character Federation of Calgary Communities Community Planning Exchange November 4, 2017 City of Edmonton
CHARACTER AREAS IN EDMONTON Currently 9 identified special character areas Garneau (1982) Oliver (1997) Viewpoint (1982) Strathcona Historic Commercial (Whyte Avenue) (1998) Westmount (1997) Church Street (2017) West Ritchie Historic Commercial (2011) Heritage Area (Downtown) (2004) Riverdale (2001) City of Edmonton 2
CHARACTER AREAS IN EDMONTON Currently 9 identified special character areas Eight are focused on original heritage areas One accommodates new development in an historic community All but one have specialized Direct Control zoning Intention to preserve character alterations and new development Range of guidelines vs. regulation Mixed success in retaining character Communities pushing for more rigor City of Edmonton 3
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HERITAGE CHARACTER AREAS CASE STUDIES Three examples of differing contexts Westmount Architectural Heritage Area DC1 Strathcona Historic Commercial Area DC1 Heritage Area (HA) Zone Downtown Range of guidelines to regulations Range of successes/challenges City of Edmonton 6
WESTMOUNT DC1 Adopted in 1997 as a text amendment to the West-Ingle ARP General purpose: to continue the tradition of heritage and community as originally conceived in the subdivision and architecture of the Area. Mainly targets new development Regulations address building siting, site access, garages, and entrances Optional guidelines address windows, exterior finishes, roof slope, and verandahs/porches City of Edmonton 7
WESTMOUNT DC1 Permits for new houses or major alterations circulated to Heritage Unit Comments provided in relation to regulations and guidelines Comments non-binding on guidelines Inconsistent response from industry Interpretation of good vs. bad design Permits in DC1 areas are Class B require notice Owners in area want guidelines converted to regulations City of Edmonton 8
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STRATHCONA HISTORIC COMMERCIAL DC1 Originally adopted in 1998 as part of the Strathcona ARP General purpose: to ensure that future renovation and redevelopment of surrounding buildings result in developments which are compatible in architectural and built form with the historic buildings of the area. Mainly the core commercial area of Whyte Avenue and 103/104 Streets Largely aligns with the designated Old Strathcona Provincial Historic Area that was applied in 2007 by Alberta Culture and Tourism City of Edmonton 14
STRATHCONA HISTORIC COMMERCIAL DC1 Much more detailed regulation than Westmount DC1 Objective is to maintain visual continuity and character in terms of scale, alignment, setbacks, materials and design Regulations reference: materials; horizontal and vertical elements; façades; awnings; and signage Mix of shall and should can be interpretation Major issue: respectful development vs. fake heritage City of Edmonton 15
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HERITAGE AREA (HA) ZONE - DOWNTOWN Originally adopted in 2004 amendment to Capital City Downtown Plan General purpose: to ensure new developments are pedestrian friendly and compatible in scale, function, built form and design continuity with the historical, architectural and urban village character of the area. Focused on 104 Street in the Downtown, between Jasper Avenue and 104 Avenue Original 4-5 storey brick warehouses from 1910s and 1920s with modern high-rise office/condos in immediate vicinity City of Edmonton 24
HERITAGE AREA (HA) ZONE - DOWNTOWN Previous zoning referenced urban design guidelines unenforceable Property owners pushed for more design control character and certainty Addresses: street interface; tower floor plates/stepbacks; roof tops/skyline; podium/tower configuration; leasable space on above-ground parking; cladding materials; architectural features Sets framework for designers Authenticity vs. fake heritage City of Edmonton 25
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CHARACTER AREAS IN EDMONTON Challenges Level of regulation vs. guidelines to retain character Interpretation of what forms character Community agreement / disagreement Contemporary design vs. phony heritage Value and competitiveness Affordability and density DC1 Zoning permits, notices, appeals City of Edmonton 32
Thank you. <Details> For further information, please contact: David Johnston, Principal Heritage Planner City of Edmonton P: 780-496-5281 E: david.johnston2@edmonton.ca City of Edmonton