Official Community Plan Review: Policy Chapter Review Phase 2 Full Transcript of Public Comments | October 2017 Table of Contents SECTION I: OUTREACH EVENTS ....................................................................... 2 Ambleside Farmers Market: ............................................................................... 3 July 9, 2017 ..................................................................................................... 4 July 16, 2017 .................................................................................................. 5 July 23, 2017 ................................................................................................... 6 Harmony Arts Festival: ....................................................................................... 7 August 5, 2017 ................................................................................................ 7 August 6, 2017 ................................................................................................ 8 August 9, 2017 ................................................................................................ 9 August 12, 2017 .............................................................................................. 9 Pop Up Planning Offices: ................................................................................. 10 August 18 & 21, 2017 .................................................................................... 10 August 28, 2017 ............................................................................................ 11 August 29, 2017 ............................................................................................ 11 August 31, 2017 ............................................................................................ 12 SECTION II: IDEAS FORUMS ............................................................................ 13 Ideas Housing: ................................................................................................. 14 Ideas Transport: ............................................................................................... 38 Ideas Local Economy: ...................................................................................... 50 Ideas Parks and Environment: ......................................................................... 59 Ideas Social Well-Being: .................................................................................. 69 SECTION III: IDEAS WORKBOOK .................................................................... 79 Workbook Objective Question .......................................................................... 80 Housing Workbooks ....................................................................................... 100 Transportation Workbooks ............................................................................. 150 Local Economy Workbooks ............................................................................ 193 Parks & Environment Workbooks .................................................................. 223 Social Well-Being Workbooks ........................................................................ 250 *These comments were provided by residents and stakeholders as part of the Official Community Plan Review consultation. Residents were asked to (fill out a workbook / complete a community survey / provide comment etc.) and this is a record of their feedback. SECTION I: OUTREACH EVENTS In order to continue to build awareness of the OCP Review and to engage a wide range of participants in the OCP process, outreach activities in Phase 2 focused on engaging and reaching out to citizens where they are by providing engagement opportunities at community events and District facilities. Phase 2 kicked off with outreaches at the Ambleside Farmer’s Market over 3 weekends (July 9, 16, and 23) with information displays and in-person engagements. Displays provided information on the OCP review, and passersby were invited to attend the Ideas Forums and take Ideas Workbooks. A focal point of the display was an Interactive poster that asked “What’s your big idea for the future of West Vancouver?” on which attendees could directly share about their “Big Ideas”. 175 citizen interactions were recorded over the three weekends, and attendees were also invited to sign-up for future updates and take an OCP Review postcard with additional information and participation reminders. Building on the Farmers’ Market outreach events, OCP review booths were present at the annual Harmony Arts Festival in the summer. The booths were set up for both festival weekends (August 5, 6, and 12) and one weekday (Aug 9), and again featured the interactive “Big Ideas” poster, in-person conversations on the OCP Review and input opportunities, and distribution of the Ideas Workbooks. Attendees were also invited to sign up for the OCP Review e- newsletter and obtain OCP Review postcards as reminders to complete the Ideas Workbook online and share with friends and families. In total, 160 citizen interactions were recorded over the course of the Festival. For the latter half of Phase 2 engagement events, “Pop-Up” Planning Offices were developed and installed at three District Facilities, including West Vancouver Memorial Library (August 18, 21, and 28), West Vancouver Community Centre (August 29 and 31), and Gleneagles Community Centre (August 22 and 24). These “Pop-Up” Planning Offices were designed to be present at these major facilities to coincide with their peak use times and increase interaction opportunities with residents. The “Pop-Ups” featured information about the OCP Review process, the Ideas Workbooks, and the interactive “Big Ideas” poster, which again allowed residents to share their “big ideas” and respond to previous ideas provided on the Poster by others. The “Pop-Ups” also provided in-person engagement opportunities, where a number of residents specifically shared and asked about their ideas, how to complete the Ideas Workbook, and how to stay involved throughout the OCP Review Process. The schedule and locations of the “Pop-Up” Planning Offices were publicized in conjunction with the Ideas Workbook via the North Shore News, the District’s website, and social media. Over 300 interactions were recorded at the “Pop-Up” Offices. In total, the outreach activities throughout Phase 2 engaged over 600 individuals and generated almost 350 “Big Ideas” for the future of West Vancouver. The activities were effective in reaching out to citizens who would not normally visit 2 1333704v1 the District Hall and provided an opportunity for all community members to participate in the OCP Review process. Ambleside Farmers Market July 9, 2017 The District’s OCP is about planning for the community we want. What’s your big idea for the future of West Vancouver? Affordable housing More affordable housing – suites, lane houses, 2 kitchens, less restrictions Affordable Affordable Affordable Affordable Affordable Affordable apartments Affordable housing for young families Low cost places, for seniors to live Real affordable housing Use district land 22nd Gordon for family housing More seniors housing but not all in the one place Duplexes Rezoning for increased density More density No more than three stories Leave character of WV No bulk house buyers Low density Less density Bus from North Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay – extend rapid bus. Public Transit to Vancouver Hop on hop off light rail (Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay) More convenient efficient bus routes (especially for schools) Fast transit East to West Fast transit East to West More transit to Lonsdale Better Transit especially in British Properties Transit open later Swap usage on cycle and path lane Separate bike and pedestrian lanes Aqua Bus 3 1333704v1 A direct ferry boat to downtown Rain covered streets Rain shelter over side walk and curbs Parking More Parking More Parking Lower taxes We need tax refund Some industrial zoning A lumber yard More commercial friendly Commercial areas open later More chocolate stores More food trucks Promote tourism A wine bar with a view of the water Bistro on the waterfront Waterfront restaurant Hotel A marina Plant edible plants – we need food security A boat launch A boat launch More sea wall Natural fire barrier Line tennis courts for pickleball Keep the sailing club and the WV tennis club not everyone can afford Hollyburn CC and WVYC More dog areas to walk with dogs More on leash and off leash areas for dogs Keep dog walking areas Stop cutting down old trees for a view – buy else where More community festivals More community events Encourage family and youth programs Youth events More life: food trucks, music, culture Not a bedroom community Better restaurants A movie theatre Outdoor swimming pool Outdoor swimming pool Bowling alley Family restaurant 4 1333704v1 A pool Child Care July 16, 2017 The District’s OCP is about planning for the community we want. What’s your big idea for the future of West Vancouver? No more towers No more towers especially on water No high-rises over three stories on Marine Dr. Leave village effect – less high rises Parking in Ambleside Rapid public transit Car share program UBER Sea bus Sky train Sea bus to Kitsilano / downtown – yes Boat launch More bike racks in the business area but please don’t use sidewalk space or parking stalls Taylor Way and Marine Drive corridor has to be addressed. It has become intolerable.