Questionnaire

LATIMER NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN OPEN HOUSE JUNE 18, 2013

The Township of Langley requests public feedback on the Latimer Neighbourhood Plan. Using any of the following methods, return your completed questionnaire by June 28, 2013 to the attention of Community Development Division, Township of Langley: Mail: 20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax: 604.533.6110 Email: ptaylor@tol.ca

For your convenience, relevant open house display panels are attached. 1. P  lease provide any comments on the proposed land use designations and densities illustrated in the Draft Land Use Plan.

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2. R  efer to panels 12 and 13: Circulation Concept Plan Indicate how you feel about encouraging east-west block orientations to improve energy efficiency. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

3. R  efer to panel 14: Lanes and Parking (rear-loaded) Indicate how you feel about designing lots with space for additional parking in the rear for RVs, trailers, or extra cars. Strongly prefer lots with space for additional parking Prefer lots with space for additional parking No preference Do not prefer lots with space for additional parking Strongly do not prefer lots with space for additional parking

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4. R  efer to panels 14 and 15: Lanes and Parking Indicate how important it is to you to provide block and road layouts that reduce potential future parking conflicts by providing additional parking spaces (both on lot and on street) in residential neighbourhoods. Very important Important Neutral Not important Very not important

5. R  efer to panel 16: Streetscape (rear loaded) Review the difference between these two options; indicate your preference. typical residential compact lots R-CL(A) typical residential zone R-1A lots Narrow, smaller R-CL lots Wider, slightly larger R-1A lots Combination of R-CL and R-1A lots Even larger lots Unsure

6. R  efer to panels 16 and 17: Streetscape Indicate your preferred streetscape style. Continuous, uninterrupted sidewalks (for rear-loaded lots) Sidewalks with driveway crossings (for front-loaded lots) Unsure 7. R  efer to panels 16 and 17: Streetscape Indicate your preferred waste and recycling collection location. Rear lanes Curbside at the street Unsure 8. Refer to panels  12 and 13: Circulation Concept Plan 14 and 18: Lanes, Parking, and Streetscape I ndicate how you feel about encouraging rear lanes, where possible, to address urban design and parking considerations. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree

9. Do you live in the plan area? Yes No

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Comments:

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The Township of Langley appreciates your input. Thank you for completing this important questionnaire.

Any personal information collected on this form will be managed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Direct enquiries, questions, or concerns regarding the collection, use, disclosure, or safeguarding of personal information associated with this form to: Supervisor, Information, Privacy, and Records Management, Township of Langley, 20338 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 foi@tol.ca 604.533.6101
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Draft Land Use Plan

Land Use Designations

1. Single Family Residential
The Single Family Residential land use designation is divided into categories 1, 2 and 3. For the Single Family Residential 3 designation (which is most typical), permitted gross densities range 6 to 8 units per acre. Typical lots are illustrated in the separate Streetscape panels.

2. Rowhouse/Townhouse or Live-Work

The Rowhouse/Townhouse designation is divided into categories A and B. The Live-Work designation, which provides the opportunity to operate a business from home, also falls within this type of residential development. Permitted gross densities are 12-15 units per acre (for Category A) and 16-22 units per acre (for Category B).

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3. Apartment
The Apartment land use designation allows for gross densities of 40-60 units per acre and buildings of 4 storeys. This higher density housing is located mainly along primary transportation corridors.

4. Mixed Use / Apartment Mixed Use

The Mixed Use designation allows for buildings of 4 to 6 storeys, with potential for additional height at the northeast corner of 200 Street and 80 Avenue. The designation allows for pedestrian oriented retail or commercial uses which support the needs of the community. Within the Apartment Mixed Use designation, residential units are required above the ground floor, with a minimum building height of 3 storeys.

Circulation Concept
It is proposed to include a Circulation Concept Plan for reference only in the Latimer Neighbourhood Plan. The purpose of the Circulation Concept Plan is to illustrate a potential Neighbourhood Plan local road layout based on a modified grid road network pattern. The Circulation Concept Plan encourages the development of blocks with primarily an east-west orientation: - East-west orientation of blocks improves energy efficiency by maximizing solar access in winter months and providing shading from the eastern and western sun in the summer, thereby reducing the need for mechanical lighting, heating and cooling systems. Development should be in substantial compliance with an east-west orientation; however, flexibility will be considered based on individual site circumstances. Changes would not require an amendment to this plan. How do you feel about encouraging east-west block orientations to improve energy efficiency?
Please fill out Question 2 on the survey.

The Circulation Concept Plan also encourages the provision of rear lanes where possible. - Rear loaded lots have urban design benefits as they create opportunities for reduced front yard setbacks , continuous sidewalks uninterrupted by driveway crossings, and large front porches and/or clear and unobstructed views from the house directly onto the sidewalk and the street. Rear loaded lots also allow for solid waste and recycling collection to occur in the lane. - Rear loaded lots provide more parking alternatives and provide better traffic and pedestrian safety in a residential neighbourhood. - Rear loaded lots would be required on arterial and collector roads or where there are street greenways or creeks adjacent to the road. The draft road network, including rear loaded lots with lanes, should be substantially complied with as development progresses. Access arrangements and road network alternatives will be considered on local roads based on individual site circumstances. The Circulation Concept Plan is provided for discussion. We are looking for public input and comment on these policy directions at tonights Open House, as recommended at the recent Neighbourhood Team meeting.

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Circulation Concept Plan

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Lanes and Parking

The following graphics provide an illustration of the parking potential associated with lanes. 1. Rear-Loaded (with Lane)
9.5m Frontage
Corresponds with Residential Compact Lot Zones R-CL(A) and R-CL(B) Garages can be attached or detached

12.6m Frontage

Garages can be attached or detached There is potential for additional parking (+) at the rear

15.25m Frontage

Garages can be attached or detached There is potential for additional parking (+) at the rear

Example of Langley homes with rear lane access How do you feel about designing lots with space for additional parking?
Please fill out Question 3 on the survey.

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Lanes and Parking

The following graphics provide an illustration of the parking potential associated with front-loaded lots. 2. Front-Loaded Only (No Lane)
11m Frontage
Corresponds with Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(A)

12.6m Frontage

Corresponds with Residential Compact Lot Zone R-CL(B)

15.25m Frontage

Corresponds with Residential Zone R-1A

Example of front-loaded Langley homes

As illustrated, there are differences between the parking potential associated with rear-loaded vs. front-loaded lots. How important is it to provide block and road layouts that reduce potential future parking conflicts?
Please fill out Question 4 on the survey.

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Streetscape Rear Loaded

Rear-loaded lots: Provide additional opportunities for on-street parking; Reduce street parking conflicts; Provide additional opportunities for parking for trailers, RVs, and additional cars at the rear; Provide access for rear yard maintenance; Provide access for solid waste and recycling collection in the lane; Increase the walkability of the street; and, Enhance the aesthetic experience (e.g. reduced front yard setbacks, provision for front porches).

Typical rear-loaded Residential Compact Lots R-CL(A)

Typical rear-loaded Residential Zone R-1A lots

Which lot type do you prefer?

Please fill out Question 5 on the survey.

Do you prefer continuous, uninterrupted sidewalks? Do you prefer solid waste and recycling collection to occur in rear lanes?
Please fill out Questions 6 and 7 on the survey.

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Streetscape Front Loaded

Front-loaded lots: Maintain access to homes from the front only; Have driveway crossings of the sidewalk; Do not include room for additional parking to the rear; May result in more strain on available on-street parking spaces; Increase pedestrian/car conflicts on sidewalks; Limit rear lot access; and, Have solid waste and recycling collection occur on the street.

Typical front-loaded Residential Compact Lots R-CL(A)

Typical front-loaded Residential Zone R-1A lots

Do you prefer a streetscape with front driveways? Do you prefer solid waste and recycling collection to occur curbside at the street?
Please fill out Questions 6 and 7 on the survey.

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Illustrative Typical Block Pattern and Plan Features

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