Self-Guided Walking Tours Ground-oriented Housing Types. Cedar Cottage Tour Cambie Corridor Phase 3

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1 Self-Guided Walking Tours Ground-oriented Housing Types Cedar Cottage Tour Cambie Corridor Phase 3 City of Vancouver September 2015

2 Self-guided Walking Tours Ground-oriented Housing Types Take this self-guided tour with your friends or neighbours to explore new housing ideas for the Cambie Corridor. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Please also respect the privacy of residents who live along the route by only viewing the housing type examples from the sidewalk or street. We want to know what you think! Take the tour and then complete the questionnaire (see the end of the booklet.) As part of the Cambie Corridor Phase 3 planning process, we ll be exploring new housing types. To help you get a feel for the range of options out there, we ve prepared three self-guided tours in Kitsilano, Mt. Pleasant, and Cedar Cottage that highlight a variety of ground-oriented housing such as townhouses and rowhouses. These self-guided tours provide an opportunity to see the options or features that might work well in the Cambie Corridor.* PURPOSE OF THE WALKING TOURS Learn about different types of ground-oriented family housing. Explore what you like and don t like about certain housing types and design elements. BACKGROUND ON CAMBIE CORRIDOR PLAN In 2009, Vancouver kicked off a three-phase planning program to guide long-term growth in the Cambie Corridor. The first two phases produced the Cambie Corridor Plan (2011). In May 2015, we launched Phase 3 to build on the Cambie Corridor Plan, focusing on surrounding neighbourhoods within walking distance of transit. This step will also provide more guidance for community amenities and the design of public spaces. *Note: Site statistics noted for each stop (e.g., site area, site width, site depth, floor area, and density) are estimates only. KITSILANO TOUR AREA** MT. PLEASANT TOUR AREA** CEDAR COTTAGE TOUR AREA CAMBIE CORRIDOR PHASE 3 STUDY AREA CEDAR COTTAGE TOUR Stop 1 - Duplex (Converted House) with Addition and Small House at Lane 1625 E. 21st Ave. Stop 2 - Single Family Home with Two Small Houses 1675 E. 21st Ave. Stop 3 - Courtyard Rowhouse 1708 E. 20th Ave. Stop 4 - Stacked Courtyard Townhouse 3615 Commercial St. Stop 5 - Single-Family House with Two New Duplex Infills (One at Lane) 1551 E. 20th Ave. Stop 6 - Multiple Small House and Duplex Development 1467 E. 20th Ave. **Note: The Mt.Pleasant and Cedar Cottage selfguided walking tour booklets are available at the website:. City of Vancouver 1

3 What to Consider On the Self-guided Walking Tours Here are some things to look for on the tour CREATING HOUSING CHOICE Family-friendly features Elements usually found with a single-family house (e.g., front door facing street, outdoor space, garage, etc.) Increased options The example presents a new housing option in the area DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE Style E.g., modern, contemporary, traditional etc. Materials and quality Materials and quality of finishing that contribute to the appeal or fit of the example Sunlight and shadowing Placement of common or semi-private outdoor space to maximize sunlight access Privacy Features that create privacy for residents and neighbours Parking Convenient and well-located parking on the site Activating the lane Eyes on the lane (i.e., doors or windows face the lane) SENSE OF SCALE AND DEFINITION Neighbourhood fit of new building Features that help the building fit with neighbouring homes, buildings, or street (e.g., height and width of building and depth of front, side, and rear yards) PLACEMAKING Gathering spaces Places to sit, gather, rest, and socialize Landscaping Trees, shrubs, and other plants that helps integrate the project with the neighbourhood Public art Art or other features that enhance the walking experience Activating the street Front doors, porches, and windows face the street and enhance the walking experience LANDSCAPING Integration Trees and landscaping help integrate the homes with the street and sidewalk area Street trees A tree canopy above the street and sidewalk that improves the walking experience Urban forest Trees, shrubs, and other plants that contribute to the sense of an urban forest Habitat Landscaping that creates habitat for native wildlife, e.g., birds and pollinators Boulevards Spaces between the sidewalk and street that create opportunities for tree plantings Privacy Private or semi-private outdoor spaces SAFETY Eyes on the street Windows, balconies, and porches look out onto courtyards, the street, sidewalk, and lane Access Multiple routes and connections through and around the site Lighting and visibility Sidewalks and other walkways, and public spaces that are sufficiently lit City of Vancouver 2

4 Self-guided Tour Cedar Cottage DISTANCE: ~1.5 km ABOUT THE AREA The Cedar Cottage neighbourhood grew around the Interurban Tram system. While homes in the area vary in age, many were built in the 1910s and are characterized by their modest size. The neighbourhood participated in a Community Vision process in the 1990s (resulting in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage Community Vision) and new zones for alternative housing types (RT-10 and RM-1) were introduced about 10 years ago. RT-10 zoning allows for multiple small homes or duplexes on large or consolidated lots. It also encourages the retention of existing pre-1940s houses. RM-1 zoning allows for townhouses and courtyard rowhouses, generally located along Knight St. and behind the commercial buildings on Kingsway. Existing buildings/homes in this zone can be retained but should be compatible with the physical character of the neighbourhood. Both zones allow a variety of architectural expression (e.g., traditional and contemporary styles). However, new buildings should be compatible with the physical character of the neighbourhood. ALONG THE WAY While several homes have been identified as stops on this tour, there are a variety of building types along the way. Keep your eyes open for other interesting developments and note key features that draw your attention. THINGS TO LOOK FOR ON THIS TOUR Neighbourhood fit of new developments Clarity of entries (front doors) on buildings with multiple dwellings The mid-block connection between Welwyn St. and Commercial St. 6 5 Mid-block connection City of Vancouver 3

5 Stop 1 Cedar Cottage 1625 E. 21ST AVE. DUPLEX (CONVERTED HOUSE) WITH ADDITION AND SMALL HOUSE AT LANE COMPLETED: 2012 ZONING: RT-10 SITE AREA: 6,038 sq. ft. Rooflines SITE WIDTH: 50 ft. SITE DEPTH: 122 ft. FLOOR AREA: 4,835 sq. ft. DENSITY: 0.80 FSR Distinct Entrances # OF UNITS: 3 Distinct unit entrances Roofline similar to neighbour Private outdoor space Single-family appearance City of Vancouver 4

6 Stop 2 Cedar Cottage 1675 E. 21ST AVE. SINGLE-FAMILY HOME WITH TWO SMALL HOUSES COMPLETED: 2012 ZONING: RT-10 SITE AREA: 6,039 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 50 ft. Units Facing Street SITE DEPTH: 122 ft. FLOOR AREA: 4,783 sq. ft. DENSITY: 0.79 FSR Eyes on the Lane # OF UNITS: 3 Rooflines Retained character house Units face street Private outdoor space Roofline similar to neighbour Eyes on the Street City of Vancouver 5

7 Stop 3 Cedar Cottage 1708 E. 20TH AVE. COURTYARD ROWHOUSE COMPLETED: 2007 ZONING: CD-1 SITE AREA: 70,342 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 592 ft. SITE DEPTH: 119 ft. FLOOR AREA: 84,648 sq. ft. DENSITY: 1.20 FSR Eyes on the Courtyard # OF UNITS: 60 Units face courtyard rather than street Mid-block connection (the largest courtyard opposite E. 21st Ave. is a public right-of-way) Private outdoor space Pleasant walking experience (landscaping, etc.) City of Vancouver 6

8 Stop 4 Cedar Cottage 3615 COMMERCIAL ST. STACKED COURTYARD TOWNHOUSE COMPLETED: 2007 ZONING: MC-1 SITE AREA: 28,576 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 240 ft. SITE DEPTH: 120 ft. FLOOR AREA: 42,747 sq. ft. DENSITY: 1.50 FSR # OF UNITS: 40 Units face street and courtyard Mid-block connection (northernmost end of site is a public right-of-way) Pleasant walking experience (tree canopy, landscaping, etc.) Eyes on the Street Upper and Lower Unit Entrances Face Street City of Vancouver 7

9 Stop 5 Cedar Cottage 1551 E. 20TH AVE. SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE WITH TWO NEW DUPLEXES (ONE AT LANE) Rooflines COMPLETED: 2009 ZONING: RT-10 SITE AREA: 8,028 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 66 ft. SITE DEPTH: 122 ft. FLOOR AREA: 6,422 sq. ft. DENSITY: 0.80 FSR # OF UNITS: 5 Retained character building (to the east) Different character of new homes Units face street and lane Rooflines similar to neighbours Eyes on the Lane City of Vancouver 8

10 Stop 6 Cedar Cottage 1467 E. 20TH AVE. Units Face Street MULTIPLE SMALL HOUSE AND DUPLEX DEVELOPMENT (1 RETAINED CHARACTER HOUSE, 3 HOUSES AT STREET, 2 DUPLEXES, AND 1 HOUSE AT LANE) COMPLETED: 2013 ZONING: RT-10 SITE AREA: 16,095 sq. ft. SITE WIDTH: 132 ft. SITE DEPTH: 122 ft. FLOOR AREA: 12,962 sq. ft. Tree Canopy DENSITY: 0.81 FSR # OF UNITS: 10 Distinct unit entrances Rooflines similar to neighbours Outdoor Space City of Vancouver 9

11 Self-guided Walking Tours Next Steps and Questionnaire Thank you for taking the time to go on this self-guided tour and complete the short questionnaire. The feedback collected from the tours will inform the Cambie Corridor Phase 3 planning program as we explore the different types of ground-oriented housing suitable for your community. Also come out to one of our area-specific workshops this fall to share your thoughts. Workshops are taking place from early October to late November Registration is required. Visit our website for details. Step 1 Launch & Step 2 Policy Development Step 3 Draft Plan Step 4 Plan Approval Spring - Fall 2015 Fall Fall 2016 WE ARE Fall Winter Winter - Spring 2017 HERE! Submit your responses to these questions online at Prefer to write on paper? Submit the tear off questionnaire at one of our upcoming workshops Or mail it to: Cambie Corridor Planning Team c/o Vancouver City Hall 453 West 12th Avenue Vancouver BC V5Y 1V4 CEDAR COTTAGE WALKING TOUR Tell us what you think! Please complete this short questionnaire and either bring it to one of our workshops (visit our website for more details) or mail it in. RANK THE TOUR STOPS YOU VISITED (1 = MOST LIKED) Stop 1 - Duplex (Converted House) with Small House at Lane 1625 E. 21st Ave. Stop 2 - Single Family Home with Two Small Houses 1675 E. 21st Ave. Stop 3 - Courtyard Rowhouse 1708 E. 20th Ave. Stop 4 - Stacked Courtyard Townhouse 3615 Commercial St. Stop 5 - Single-Family House with Two New Duplex Infills 1551 E. 20th Ave. Stop 6 - Multiple Small House and Duplex Development 1467 E. 20th Ave. WHAT ARE 3 THINGS YOU LIKED ABOUT YOUR TOP CHOICE WHAT ARE 3 THINGS YOU DISLIKED ABOUT YOUR LAST CHOICE If you have any questions, please call City of Vancouver 10