Lefroy Urban Design Guidelines - Town of Innisfil

LEFROY COMMUNITYURBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESTOWN OF INNISFIL04 OCTOBER 2011BOGDAN NEWMAN CARANCI INC.ENVISION

DISCLAIMERThe images found in this document are conceptual representations of theintended vision and character of the Lefroy Community and, as such, should notbe construed or interpreted literally as what will be constructed.

OCTOBER 2011TABLE OF CONTENTSL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S4.0 Site Planning and Built Form Guidelines.........................444.1 General Site Planning Guidelines..........................................................444.2 General Built Form Guidelines..............................................................454.2.1 Residential Buildings...............................................................454.2.2 Community and Institutional Buildings.....................................464.2.3 Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings.....................................474.3 Guidelines For Residential Areas...........................................................474.3.1 Variety of Housing Types.........................................................474.3.2 Building Setbacks.....................................................................484.3.2.1 Front Yard Setbacks...................................................484.3.2.2 Side Yard Setbacks....................................................494.3.2.3 Rear Yard Setbacks....................................................504.3.3 Lot Area..................................................................................504.3.4 Garage Placement Alternatives and Driveway Design............504.3.4.1 Attached Garages .....................................................514.3.4.2 Lot Widths Related to Attached Garages..................514.3.4.3 Rear Yard Garages.....................................................554.3.4.4 Driveways..................................................................564.3.5 Street Facade Development....................................................574.3.5.1 Street Address..........................................................574.3.5.2 Entrance Architecture...............................................574.3.5.3 Relationship to Grade...............................................574.3.5.4 Windows...................................................................584.3.5.5 Projecting Elements..................................................584.3.5.6 Roof Forms................................................................594.3.6 Dwellings at Focal Locations...................................................594.3.6.1 Dwellings at Corner Lots...........................................594.3.6.2 Dwellings at T- Intersections.....................................604.3.6.3 Dwellings Abutting Open Space or...........................60Pedestrian Links4.4 Guidelines For Commercial and Mixed Use Areas.................................614.4.1 Killarney Beach Road ‘Main Street’.........................................614.4.1.1 Site Planning.............................................................614.4.1.2 Built Form.................................................................614.4.1.3 Service Areas.............................................................634.4.1.4 Parking......................................................................634.4.2 Killarney Beach Road and County Road 39.............................644.4.2.1 Site Planning.............................................................644.4.2.2 Built Form.................................................................644.4.2.3 Service Areas.............................................................644.4.2.4 Parking......................................................................644.5 Guidelines For Community and Institutional Facilities............................654.5.1 Site Planning............................................................................654.5.2 Site Access...............................................................................654.5.3 Building Setbacks.....................................................................654.5.4 Built Form...............................................................................654.5.5 Parking Areas..........................................................................654.5.6 Landscaping.............................................................................655 Detailed Landscape and Open Space Guidelines..............665.1 Natural Heritage Areas...........................................................................665.2 Parks and Pedestrian Links....................................................................675.3 Stormwater Management Ponds...........................................................676 Core Area and Transition Zones.......................................696.1 Core Area..............................................................................................696.1.1 Killarney Beach Road..............................................................696.2 Transition Zones....................................................................................706.2.1 County Road 39.....................................................................................716.2.2 Belle Aire Beach Road.............................................................726.3 Local Streetscapes................................................................................727 Implementation and Approvals Process.........................73B O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C . .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R SE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011LIST OF FIGURESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S1.0 Context Plan...........................................................................................31.1 Lefroy Secondary Plan: Land Use............................................................42.0 Neighbourhoods......................................................................................92.1 Core Area and Transition Zones....................................................,........103.0 Trail Network and Pathways Hierarchy..................................................213.1 Open Space Network.............................................................................273.2 Street Network......................................................................................313.3 Priority Lots and Streetscapes: Enhanced Architecture........................353.4 Edges and Gateways..............................................................................414.0a Attached Garages For Detached Dwelling Units........................................524.0b Attached Garages For Detached Dwelling Units........................................534.1 Semi-detached and Townhouse Lot Garages....................... ......................544.2 Rear Yard Detached Garages For Detached Dwelling Units ......................554.3 Commercial Sites...................................................................................62B O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C . .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R SE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011INTRODUCTION1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 Lefroy Context and Scope of theGuidelinesThe Lefroy Urban Settlement Area lies within theTown of Innisfil, located adjacent to the westernshore of Lake Simcoe about 20 km south of Barrie. Itcomprises an area of approximately 134 ha, on landslocated east of County Road 39, south of Belle AireBeach Road, west of Pine Avenue and one lot east ofFerrier Drive and north of the half lot line betweenKillarney Beach Road and the Third Line.1.2 Policy ContextIn order to reduce growth-related environmentalstrains, energy use and waste management burdens,provincial planning policy has designated lands thatare to remain green and lands for growth, while advocatingcompact plans of subdivision that providelive, work, leisure and transit opportunities as developmentalternatives to urban sprawl and automobiledependency.‘Small settlements make a valuable contribution to thediversity and attraction of the Greater Golden Horseshoe.They are an important link to our small-town pastand a great alternative to “big-city” life.’The Ontario Places to Grow Plan provides municipalitieswith policies to manage growth pressures, integrategeneral watershed-based resource protectionplanning and incorporate provincial policies includedin the Places to Grow Act, the Greenbelt Plan, theStrong Rural Communities Plan and the Ontario HeritageAct.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S‘Economically, as well as physically, environmentallyand culturally, small cities and towns should be as selfsufficientas possible. As they grow, the must retaintheir identity and use that growth to improve communitywell-being and diversity. These settlements will alsoplay a vital role in meeting the social, employment, andretirement needs of surrounding rural and agriculturalareas, and in preserving valuable heritage features ofthe Greater Golden Horseshoe.’These policies provide an appropriate developmentframework for Lefroy’s Secondary Plan Area, designatedby the Innisfil Official Plan as an area to permitsignificant growth on lands that are not constrainedby natural or man-made hazards, steep slopes or significantenvironmental features.The Lefroy Urban Settlement Area is bounded by arterialroads, adjacent to existing village areas, andhas convenient access to commercial services, retail,recreational amenities and community gatheringplaces. As such, it is well suited for urban, predominantlyresidential development.The Lefroy Urban Design Guidelines (LUDG) are intendedto ensure that Plans of Subdivision for the LefroySecondary Plan Area support provincial policiesas well as the objectives of the Town of Innisfil OfficialPlan, the Lefroy Secondary Plan, and the Draft ZoningBy-laws. For that purpose, the Town and its UrbanDesign consultants have reviewed and provided inputduring preparation of the Plans of Subdivision.Urban Design Policies for Lefroy contained within theLefroy Secondary Plan (LSP) ensure new developmentmust protect and enhance the existing Village’snatural environmental features and landforms. Plansof Subdivision must be sensitive to the topographyB O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S1E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011INTRODUCTIONL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E Sand environmental features of Lefroy by defining appropriateuse and access, protecting and enhancingvisual links and providing substantial and appropriatebuffers in or around sensitive areas or conflicting landuses.The existing Core Area of Lefroy is also to be protectedand revitalized through the policy directions laidout in the Secondary Plan. Urban Design Guidelineswill establish an appropriate character for the SecondaryPlan Area in keeping with those policies andthe Lefroy Core Area’s existing heritage character.1.3 Purpose of the GuidelinesThis report is one component of the multi-disciplinaryApplication for The Community of Lefroy-Town of Innisfil.These guidelines deal with the urban design andopen space components of the community designand are integral to realizing the concept envisionedfor Lefroy. The guidelines refer specifically to principlesof urban design, built form, and open space bydescribing:• the goals and overall objectives for the community.• the community structure and design elementsthat emanate from these objectives.• design concepts and strategies formulated toexecute the plan.The urban design and open space guidelines are intendedto guide both the Town and developers inrealizing the vision for future development in Lefroy.They promote the creation of a community with aclear identity, and a strong and clear framework ofland uses, streets, and open space, according to itsdevelopment goals and design principles, as well asthe fundamentals of the Lefroy Belle Ewart SecondaryPlan.B O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R SThe guidelines, which should be read in conjunctionwith both the Secondary Plan and Lefroy CommunityUrban Design Study, describe the expectations and requirementsfor future development applications andare written to convey the potential for flexible and innovativedevelopment. They also establish design directionand design control to guide the developmentprocess through its implementation phases. In particular,they will guide the development of neighbourhoodstructure and community design as called forin the Official Plan, and the development of furtherarchitectural controls that are to be developed for useduring the implementation process.1.4 Structure of the GuidelinesThe urban design and landscape vision of the communitywill be realized through application of designconcepts and guidelines as outlined in this document.The components of the Urban Design Guidelines areas follows:• Urban Design Principles and Concept Framework• General Urban Design Guidelines• Site Planning and Built Form Guidelines• Detailed Landscape and Open Space Guidelines• Guidelines for Core Area and Transition Zones• Implementation and Approvals Process1.5 Implementation and Use of theGuidelinesThe process of Urban Design review commenced duringpreparation of the Plans of Subdivision. The guidelineswill be utilized by municipal staff and in conjunctionwith other planning policy documents as a toolto evaluate individual developments during continuationof this process and for review of any future developments.2Applicants will be required to demonstratethat the design principles of theseguidelines and other related documentshave been fulfilled.Images of the existing conditionE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011INTRODUCTIONL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SFIG 1.0: CONTEXT PLANLEGENDLefroy Urban Settlement AreaboundaryPlan of Sub-division ApplicationsB O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S3E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

StreamsSettlement BoundarySpecial Policy Area(SPA)OCTOBER 2011LotsINTRODUCTION5TH LINEThe hazard lands shown on this map areapproximate. Contact the local conservationauthority for an accurate source of mapping.Waste Disposal Assessment AreaMixed UseCore CommercialClosed LandfillConvenience CommercialStormwater Management FacilitiesResidential Low Density 1Hazard LandResidential Low Density 2BELLE AIRE BEACH ROADGONPPKPlace of WorshipNatural Environmental AreaParkland - Neighbourhood ParkParkland - ParketteARNOLD STREETL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SFIG 1.1: LEFROY SECONDARY PLAN:LAND USENPSQUIRE STREETPKApril 25, 200739 COUNTY ROADKILLARNEY BEACH ROADSPA 1NPARDILL STREETPKNPSPA 2CHURCH DRIVEFRONT STREETCORNER AVENUEWALTER STREETGILMORE AVENUECARSON AVENUELORNE AVENUEPKFERRIER AVENUESPA 2 SPA2SPA 2Town of InnisfilLefroy SPASecondary 3 PlanSchedule 'G' Land UseLegendRailRoadsStreamsPINE AVENUESettlement BoundarySpecial Policy Area(SPA)EWART STREETHARBOUR STREETCAMERON STREETELIZABETH AVENUEWEST LANEBARRY AVENUESTONEY POINT ROAD0 5001,000LotsHazard LandMetersGO20 SIDEROADGO StationWaste Disposal Assessment AreaClosed LandfillStormwater Management FacilitiesTown of InnisfilLefroy Secondary PlanSchedule 'G' Land UseLegendRailRoadsStreamsSettlement BoundarySpecial Policy Area(SPA)Lots5TH LINEThe hazard lands shown on this map areapproximate. Residential Contact the Policy local conservation Areaauthority for an accurate source of mapping.Neighbourhood Commercial /Mixed UseCore CommercialConvenience CommercialResidential Low Density 1Residential Low Density 2GO20 SIDEROADGO StationWaste Disposal Assessment AreaClosed LandfillStormwater Management FacilitiesHazard LandInstitutionalSchoolPlace of WorshipBELLE AIRE BEACH RNatural Environmental AreaNP Parkland - Neighbourhood ParkNPPK Parkland - ParketteB O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S45TH LINEThe hazard lands shown on this map areapproximate. Contact the local conservationauthority for an accurate source of mapping.BELLE AIRE BEACH ROADE N GO V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERSARNOLD

OCTOBER 2011URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPT FRAMEWORK• Establish design character for dwellings thatis compatible with Lefroy’s built heritage.• Encourage a high quality of exterior architecturaldesign and detail so that dwellings areattractive in their own right and contribute toattractive streetscapes.• Encourage cost-effective design which offersvariety within an established vocabulary ofstyles, forms and materials.• Reduce the visual prominence of street facinggarages.• Establish design requirements for dwellingsat significant locations or having special adjacencies(focal lots such as gateways, cornersor window lots).• Establish appropriate siting of dwellings accordingto location, type, size, style and inaccordance with the zoning by-law requirements.• Assist builders or their designers in preparationof suitable dwelling designs.• Encourage design compatibility of dwellingsbuilt by different builders.• Establish procedures for the following :• Submission, review and approval of dwellingdesigns.• Construction review for guideline compliance.• Dispute resolution.The following general design principles embody Lefroy’sgreater vision of creating high quality communitiesand set the foundation for the detailed designguidelines:1. Integration with the Natural Heritage System• Preserve and reinforce the natural landsthrough sensitive site planning and buildingdesign at natural site edges.• Retain significant landforms where possible.• Provide visual and physical connections to thenatural system.• Integrate stormwater management ponds insite developments using sustainable designstrategies and in compliance with municipalrequirements.2. High Quality of Design• Promote attractive building and landscape developmentto create a distinct and consistentcharacter of design excellence.• Encourage innovative architectural buildingform, material and site identity / signage.3. Sustainable Design• Provide for convenient access to transitroutes.• Provide safe and comfortable bicycle routesto encourage alternative modes of travel tothe workplace.• Utilize building and landscape setbacks to respectnatural edges.• Require development to demonstrateachievement of sustainable design targets.• Encourage a variety of sustainable designstrategies for each site, ranging from site planning,building orientation and landscaping toenergy efficient building technologies.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SHigh quality of exterior architectural design andlandscape developmentSafe and comfortable bicycle routesB O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S6E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPT FRAMEWORK• Encourage building and landscaping design to‘feature’ their sustainable attributes to promotethe area as a unique and environmentallyresponsive development.4. Response to Adjacent Development• Minimize the impact of new development atthe edges to existing Lefroy.• Promote integration or adaptive re-use of existingcultural heritage properties to preserveLefroy’s cultural heritage.• Provide transitions and/or buffers at transitionsbetween dissimilar land uses.• Recognize and reinforce the scale of existingdevelopment in the village area.5. Connected Street Pattern• Develop an interconnected local road networkwithin the development lands.• Create block patterns where possible to providemultiple routes through the developmentlands.• Integrate pedestrian and trail connectionswithin the local road network.6. Flexibility of Development Lots• Provide a local road framework that allowsfor a variety of lot sizes to suit market demands.• Maximize the potential for orthogonal lot development.7. Transit and Pedestrian Integration• Designate commercial/retail uses with higheremployee concentrations near futuretransitway stations and routes.• Accommodate sidewalks and bicycle pathswithin local road sections.• Require allowances for future trailhead connections.• Create safe and comfortable pedestrian environmentsalong streets and within developmentsites.8. Open Space• Preserve and enhance the area’s natural andrural settings.• Reinforce high quality, commercial/mixeduse settings through landscaped boulevardsalong arterial and local roads.• Utilize naturalized buffers to transition tonatural lands.• Design landscaping to reflect the scale andmassing of buildings.• Provide for private, outdoor amenity spaceand/or access to natural areas within developmentsites.• Utilize planting and paving materials toachieve sustainable design standards, suchas pervious paving and indigenous plantings.2.2 Integrated Concept FrameworkThe overall structure of the community is based uponthe integration of the following elements:1. Neighbourhoods ,Transition Zones, and CoreAreaCreation of different neighbourhoods andtheir integration to the existing surroundingcommunity and rural lands, structure thecommunity of Lefroy. An emphasis is placedon gateway features, transitional bufferspaces and a unique Core Commercial Areain order to retain the village-like quality ofthe community.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SSafe and comfortable pedestrian environments utilizingplanting and paving to achieve sustainable designB O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S7E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPT FRAMEWORKL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S2. Transportation NetworkDefining the character of all major roads,helps better define the identity of the communityas well as a clear street pattern hierarchy.The network is not limited to vehicularstreets, and includes on and off road bicycleand pedestrian links connecting to the OpenSpace Network.3. Natural Lands and Open Space NetworkThe Open Space Network attempts to utilizeall green space including environmentallysensitive areas, woodlots, parks, and transportationcorridors as effective green corridors,creating an uninterrupted system ofgreen space, and bicycle and pedestrian corridorsthroughout Lefroy2.2.1 Neighbourhoods ,Transition Zones and CoreAreaNeighbourhood 1 (N1)This neighbourhood is bound by Belle Aire Beach Roadon the north, County Road 39 on the west, and the GORail corridor on the east. With a valley land stretchingacross the southern edge of this neighbourhood,the preservation of vistas and the inclusion of bicycleand pedestrian trails become vital. With a commercialzone, a neighbourhood park, parkettes and a place ofworship, this residential neighbourhood helps generatea diverse identity for Lefroy. (Refer to Fig.2.0)There is a potential for development of a GO stationat Belle Aire Beach Road and the GO Rail corridor, thatcould act as a gateway to the community.Neighbourhood 2 (N2)This neighbourhood is flanked by County Road 39 onthe west and the GO Rail corridor on the east, while itis bound by a valleyland on the north and Lefroy’s villagemain street, Killarney Beach Road, on the south.A small low density residential zone is nestled besideB O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R Sthe natural lands, and its south-east corner contains aportion of the Neighbourhood Commercial Area. Integrationwith the existing built fabric adjacent to theGO Rail corridor, plays a key role in defining the characterof this neighbourhood. A neighbourhood commercial/ mixed use land use, abutting the KillarneyBeach Road, also adds to the unique identity of thisneighbourhood. (Refer to Fig.2.0)Neighbourhood 3 (N3)County Road 39 and Killarney Beach road encompassthis neighbourhood on the west and north, respectively.In addition to the residential areas, the neighbourhoodcontains Stormwater Management ponds(SWM), a park, and significant green open space connectingto the valleylands north of Killarney BeachRoad. A proposed Place of Worship and a commercialzone at the north-east corner, form a part of theNeighbourhood Commercial Area (Refer to Fig.2.0).Neighbourhood 4 (N4)Bound by the GO Rail corridor on the west, KillarneyBeach Road on the north, Pine Avenue on the eastand existing rural lands on the south, this neighbourhoodis dominated by a vast open space, adjacent toa special residential policy area. With an existing commercialarea on the north west corner of this neighbourhood,the intention is to develop that area as apart of the Core Commercial Area. (Refer to Fig.2.0)Neighbourhood 5 (N5)Neighbourhood 5 is an existing neighbourhood thatfalls within the boundary of the Lefroy Urban SettlementArea. It is bounded by the GO Rail corridor onthe west and the Killarney Beach Road on the south.It is buffered from the GO Rail corridor by provinciallysignificant wetlands. Any new residential lots withinthis area are expected to respect the design principlesand strategies of these guidelines, while integratingwith built form qualities of the surrounding lots.8Transition ZonesWith the community of Lefroy encompassed by bothrural lands as well as existing built fabric, transitionzones from any new development to these existingconditions, play a key role in the development of avillage-like character for Lefroy. The street edgesaround Belle Aire Road and County Road 39, and thesouthern edge of Neighbourhood 3 (N3) are flankedby existing rural/agricultural lands. Both arterialroads are to have the provision of a landscape stripto act as the transitional tool between Lefroy’s ruralcharacter and its proposed village community character.(Refer to Fig 2.1)Core AreaThere is some existing commercial activity alongKillarney Beach road, immediately east and west ofthe GO Rail corridor. The concept builds upon thisexisting land use and strengthening this commercialactivity, to make it Lefroy’s Core Commercial Area, asstated in the Secondary Plan (under Section 8.3.6).It also envisions developing storefronts close tothe street, with principal entrances facing the mainstreet, and planning for mixed use development,aids in generating a village-like ambiance to the CoreCommercial Area (refer to Fig 2.1).Gateway Intersections and Entrance FeaturesMajor gateway intersections and entrance featurelocations (refer to Fig 3.3) have been identified in Lefroyand occur where arterial roads intersect with eitherCommunity Connector Roads or NeighbourhoodConnector Roads. They serve as opportunities to locatecivic features and create a unique sense of placefor a community. The sense of entrance at these locationsis further enhanced though the surroundingarchitecture. Community and neighbourhood gatewayfeatures hence become an integral part of theconceptual framework for Lefroy.E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPT FRAMEWORKBELLE AIRE BEACH ROADReid Av.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SSpooners Rd.Spruce Rd.Balsam Rd.Temple Av.Maple Rd.FIG 2.0: NEIGHBOURHOODSN1GO Rail CorridorSquire St.Willow St.Cedar Av.Poplar Av.Brich Av.Alder Av..Chapman St.Ewart St.Claver Av.COUNTY ROAD 39Walter St.N5Corner Av.Gilmore Av.Carson Av.Ferrier Av.Cumberland St.Cameron St.Emily St.Wisker Av.Isabella St.Arnold St.Robinson St.N2KILLARNEY BEACH ROADLorne Av.Ewart St.Elizabeth Av.Barry Av.Killarney BeachLake SimcoeExistingSchoolN3Church Dr.N4Stoney PointJohn St.Existing Agricultural LandPine Av.Harbour St.LEGENDNeigbourhood BoundariesB O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S9E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPT FRAMEWORKL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SFIG 2.1: CORE AREA ANDTRANSITION ZONESLEGENDCore AreaTransition AreasB O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S10E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011URBAN DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPT FRAMEWORK2.2.2 Transportation NetworkA transportation or street network is developedthrough the creation of a hierarchy based on respectivefunctions within the Transportation Plan (ArterialRoads, Major and Minor Collector Roads, and LocalStreets), as well as the street’s relative importancewithin the neighbourhood and community.Effective vehicle movement, good pedestrian connectivity,and a strong relationship between the publicrealm of the streets and the buildings that boundthem, are some of the parameters that generate atransportation network conducive to the needs of theLefroy Community.While the Arterial Roads, namely Belle Aire BeachRoad and County Road 39, have the widest right-ofwaywidths, and enclose the community of Lefroy,the Collector Road, namely Killarney Beach Road, isintended to collect and direct traffic from local roadsto arterial roads.2.2.3 Natural Lands and Open Space NetworkThe topography of the Lefroy Secondary Plan Area(LSPA) generally slopes down from the west to theLake Simcoe shoreline. The Carson’s Creek watershedheadwaters begin just west of the Secondary Plan’swestern edge. There are clear sight lines down bothBelle Aire and Killarney Beach Roads from their intersectionswith County Road 39 to Lake Simcoe. Thegenerally rolling rural landscape transforms into alow-lying flood plain - a lake side cottage landscape dividedinto north-south sections by the Carson’s Creekhazard lands.A large section of the neighbourhood bounded byKillarney Beach Road, Corner Avenue, Squire and FerrierStreets (built prior to a 1984 Floodplain ManagementStudy by Cummings-Cockburn and Associates),falls within the regional storm flood plain of Carson’sCreek, disallowing new dwellings within this floodplainor the extension of sanitary sewer hook-upswithin the Carson Creek floodway.The Open Space Network links new residential subdivisionswith existing residential areas and the commercialcore of Lefroy, and also provides a buffer andtransitional boundary to the surrounding agriculturalcontext.A comprehensive pedestrian/commuter/recreationaltrail system through the open space network connectscommunity destinations, facilities and amenities withreasonable walking radii but limits and controls accessto sensitive environmental features. Parkettes,neighbourhood parks and stormwater managementfacilities adjacent to Natural Environment Areas helpbuffer extant ecological corridors and protect wildlifehabitat.The trail system also takes advantage of the GO railcorridor, providing a parallel paved, lit, multi-use trailthat acts as a spine to the east and west sectors ofthe LSPA.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SB O G D A N N E W M A N C A R A N C I I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S11E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S3.0 GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESThe vision and objectives for development of the LefroyCommunity will be realized through general urbandesign guidelines applied to the design of componentelements throughout the Town. This sectionprovides the General Urban Design Guidelines, structuredunder the following headings:3.1. Sustainable Development3.2 Integration of Community Elements3.3 Open Space and Natural Heritage SystemGuidelines3.4 Street and Block Pattern Guidelines3.5 Streetscapes and Streetscape Elements3.6 Landmarks and Entrance Gateways3.7 Heritage Guidelines3.1 Sustainable DevelopmentPromoting sustainable development in Lefroy is a majorobjective underlying the framework of the Town’sOfficial Plan. Development in Lefroy will be basedupon environment first planning, land use efficiency,compactness and connectedness of neighbourhoods,and improved resource and energy efficiency. Accordingly,sustainable development principles are a majortheme within the urban design guidelines, and are reflectedthroughout the various sections. This sectionhighlights some key sustainable development strategiesfor the urban design of communities. Developmentin Lefroy will:• Promote environmental preservation andprotection of the natural heritage system.• Promote efficient land use through compacturban form.• Create linked neighbourhoods and communitiesand promote healthy and energyefficient communities through pedestrianoriented and transit supportive design.• Promote energy and resource efficiencythrough energy efficient municipal infrastructureand green building design.• Facilitate social and economic sustainabilitythrough integrated, complete communitieswith diversity of housing, employment uses,and mixed use design.3.1.1 Protection and Enhancement of theNatural Heritage SystemPreservation of Lefroy’s natural environmental featuresand protection of its natural heritage systemare key elements of its sustainable developmentstrategies and are emphasized in the Official Plan.From an urban design perspective, the street patterns,built form, and open space system design shallall be sensitive to protection of the natural heritagesystem through their design and configuration. Atthe same time, important elements of the naturalheritage system will be enhanced by integratingthem as community features.• Configuration of street and block patternsshall respond to the form of natural heritagefeatures to ensure their protection and striveto retain existing landform. Street grid systemswill be modified to respond to thesefeatures.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S12E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• The design of the urban fabric shall ensureviews and vistas from development areas towardsthe natural heritage system. This canbe achieved through the location of communityopen space elements, creation of pedestrianlinks and axes to natural features, theuse of open street frontages facing naturalareas, the configuration of building massingand the locations of naturalized stormwatermanagement facilities.• In general, pedestrian accessibility to elementsof the natural heritage system shouldbe provided to promote its integration withinthe open space system as a community feature.However, such access should be limitedwhere it is likely to have a negative long termimpact on the natural environment.3.1.2 Compact Urban FormNew development in Lefroy will promote the conservationof land as a non-renewable resource and theprotection of environmental areas through the promotionof compact urban form.• The intensification of existing urban areaswith residential building forms that promoteincreased densities while preserving thevillage-like character of existing neighbourhoodsis encouraged. Refer to the Built FormGuidelines in Section 4 for detailed strategiesthat respond to existing neighbourhoodcharacter.• New developments are to incorporate a varietyof residential densities within neighbourhoodsto assist in achieving densities thatsupport land use efficiency.• Mixed use development is encouraged inneighbourhoods, commercial and employmentareas, particularly at focal or nodal locations.Mixed use promotes efficient landuse through compact urban form and byachieving diversity of uses within development.• Higher density and mixed use may beachieved through phased development overtime. The potential for future intensificationshould be protected and not precluded by initialphases of development. This will be particularlyimportant in nodal developmentsand town centre developments.3.1.3 Pedestrian Oriented and Transit SupportiveDesignEnergy efficiency and the health of residents will bepromoted by community design that reduces dependenceon the car through promotion of alternativemeans of transportation. This will be achievedthrough design that is oriented to and supportiveof pedestrian convenience and safety, the use of bicyclesand the use of transit. The establishment ofconnected neighbourhoods within communities andinterconnected communities within Lefroy is paramountin achieving these aims. Supportive strategiesare contained throughout the guidelines.• Development patterns and neighbourhooddesign will encourage pedestrian conveniencethrough the location of neighbourhoodand community amenities within convenientwalking distance for residents.Promotion of alternative transportation modesNeighbourhood amenities within convenientwalking distanceSmall passive open space areasJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S13E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES• The locating of amenities such as neighbourhoodshopping, employment opportunities,local community uses and small passive openspace areas in neighbourhood nodes or centresis strongly encouraged.• The placing of such amenities in local neighbourhoodmixed use nodes situated withina 5 minute walking distance (approximately400 to 450 metres) of residents is encouraged.• Major community functions shall be locatedto enhance pedestrian and transit accessibility.• The design of neighbourhoods and communitiesshall be based on well connected streetsystems and open space systems.• Design of streetscapes, the open space systemand development site planning shall beconfigured to promote pedestrian convenienceand safety.• Integration of transit is provided for in thedesign of the community,through the potentialthat a proposed GO route and potentialstop afford.• The proposed GO station affords an opportunityfor a Gateway location which can integratemixed use or commercial use.• Locating increased densities and mixed usedevelopment in proximity to transit stops isencouraged.3.1.4 Energy, Water, Stormwater and MaterialResource EfficiencyLefroy is committed to the promotion of energy efficiencyand efficient use of its environmental and materialresources. These efficiencies will be promotedthrough development whose community structure,municipal infrastructure and built form incorporatesenergy and resource efficiency through various strategies.Developments will be reviewed by the Town fortheir effectiveness in incorporating such strategies.Guidelines :• New development is encouraged to conformto accepted energy efficiency and resourceefficiency standards for design. Dependingon the phase and type of development, thesestandards may include LEED, Green Globes,ISO, CBIP, Energy Star and Energuide or otheraccepted standards.Energy• The use of locally produced sustainable sourcesof energy is encouraged. Community designshould investigate the feasibility of District Energysystems as one means of achieving energyefficiency.• Innovative on-site energy efficient sources ofenergy are encouraged to be used in buildingdesign and development design. Theseinclude energy sources such as geothermalsystems, photovoltaic systems, wind and biomassenergy, among others.• The design of street and block patterns andthe design of buildings themselves is encouragedto accommodate maximizing passivesolar gain as a means to improve energy efficiency.This includes addressing design pa-L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SDesign of streetscapes to promote pedestrian safetyIntegration of varied means of transitTransit accessibility to community amenities is key toa transit supportive communityJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S14E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E Srameters such as street orientation, streetsection design and building setbacks duringcommunity design phases, and the placementand design of glazing and interior materialsduring building design phases.• Energy efficient mechanical and electricalsystems in building design and energy efficientbuilding cladding systems design (wallsand roofs) shall be used for all buildings.Water• Water efficient plumbing fixtures and mechanicalsystems shall be used in all buildings.• Waste water reduction through “greywater”capture and reuse are encouraged, to reducethe load on municipal infrastructure.Stormwater• Strategies are encouraged that reduce theimpact of stormwater on the environmentand its load on municipal infrastructure.• Innovative stormwater system design is encouragedat the neighbourhood and communitydesign scale and may include strategiessuch as stormwater capture and reuse (cisterns)and the use of bioswales or infiltrationtrenches in the street section.• At the site planning and building design scale,management strategies include stormwatercapture and reuse (cisterns), the use ofbioswales and infiltration trenches, permeablepaving and green roofs.Material Resource EfficiencySelection of materials for building and site elementsthat promote sustainability is encouraged. A numberof factors contribute to well-considered materialselection, including reduced energy consumption forproduction and transportation, use of renewable resources,improved durability and recycling capability.Refer to LEED or similar standards in this regard.3.2 Integration of Community ElementsThe development of new communities in Lefroy andthe integration of new development with existingsettlements and urban areas shall promote socialand economic sustainability through the inclusion ofplaces to live, work and play in a well connected, integratedcommunity structure. This will be achievedthrough integration of the various components of theurban structure to create neighbourhoods with excellentpedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connections,with a complete open space system, and with goodconnections to commercial, institutional and publicamenities and employment areas.3.2.1 Integration of Street Patterns, Open SpaceSystem and Land Use PatternsA number of key structuring elements shall be integratedto reinforce one another in the developmentof community and neighbourhood plans, includingthe open space system, the street network and itsstreetscapes, and the various components of theland use pattern. Together they combine to form theoverall framework or community structure of the planwithin which specific places and built form will be designed.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S15E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SGuidelines :• Key structuring elements should be combinedand coordinated in the design of neighbourhoodsand community to create a clearly definedand integrated Community Structure.• Public/community uses should be located atfocal locations to form land marks within thecommunity.• Existing natural and environmental landsshould be integrated into the fabric of thecommunity plan as key features providingrichness in the Open Space System and viewsfrom neighbourhoods.• The configuration of the Street Network andMulti-Use Trail System should assist in creatinglinkages for the Open Space System, to ensurecontinuous and varied pedestrian routesthroughout the community and between therespective land uses.• Land use components should complement oneanother through their distribution in the planand their distribution should promote proximitybetween community components, whileensuring diversity of community functions.3.2.2 Balanced and Diverse Land Use PatternThe neighbourhood designs and sub-division plans forLefroy are expected to include a variety of land usessuch as open space, various forms of residential development,institutional, commercial, recreational, oremployment uses. The integration of these uses shallbe balanced to provide transitions between the componentparts of the design, while at the same timeproviding variety. This diversity of uses is encouragedto promote the potential for individuals to live, work,and play within the community.Guidelines :• The integration of mixed uses within areas ofneighbourhoods is encouraged as it providesvariety and richness to the neighbourhood.Mixed use nodal areas are particularly effectivein supporting dynamic urban life at focalpoints, gateways, and village centres.• Mixed use and the design of street-relatedcommercial functions are encouraged forboth central and local neighbourhood areasto promote pedestrian activity and animatedstreet life. This contributes to the communitycharacter and supports the ongoing vitalityof existing village centres. At focal nodes andgateways, street-related mixed use providesan increased level of activity which contributesto the social sustainability of the communityand creates a sense of place.• Facilities for public use such as schools, placesof worship, other community institutions andparks shall be located strategically, to functionas landmarks within the overall communitystructure.• The locations for major community functionsshall be determined according to their ease ofaccessibility for pedestrians, cyclists and publictransit.• Open space and buffering landscaped areasshould be utilized to create landscaped transitionsbetween disparate land use elements.• The land use pattern should include a rangeof residential densities and types, in accordancewith approved secondary plan policies,to encourage diversity within the fabric ofcommunity neighbourhoods.Environmental lands integrated into the community’sOpen Space SystemFacilities for public use located strategically aslandmarksJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S16E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• Various forms of multiple family dwellings,such as town-housing and attached housingclusters and a variety of lot types in semi-detachedand single-detached dwellings shouldall be considered within the relevant land useareas to achieve diversity within neighbourhoods.• The distribution of land use shall be designedto ensure appropriate transitions betweendiffering land uses.3.2.3 Views and VistasThe determination of views and vistas at the earlyplanning stages can be used to reinforce the land usepattern, particularly for the location of parks, communityfacilities, institutions and open space links. Thestrategic location of view corridors contributes to thecreation of a balanced land use pattern, as they providepoints of orientation within the plan. View corridorscan also act as transitions between land uses andplay an important role in the development of neighbourhoodand community identity.Guidelines :• Locate land use parcels such as communityuses, schools and parks within the plan forstrategic visibility. For example, locate suchuses at terminations of primary streets, atimportant neighbourhood intersections orcommunity entry zones, and in areas thatcan be seen from multiple directions.• Provide special treatment to streetscapesthat lead toward these locations, to reinforcethe view. Utilize planting and streetscape elementssuch as lighting to identify the publicnature of these zones.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S• Site planning, built form design and openspace should reinforce or terminate majorviews and provide orientation within theplan. For example, orienting the main facadesof community facilities or neighbourhoodpark entrances to the terminations ofPrimary Streets or to be visible from majorroutes.• To enhance the preservation and integrationof the natural environment in the plan, viewcorridors should be designed which areterminated by natural open spaces and naturalizedstorm water management areas.3.3 Open Space and Natural Heritage SystemThe Open Space and Natural Heritage System is presentin one form or another through all areas of Lefroy.The guidelines in this section are intended to ensurea well designed, linked Open Space and Natural Heritagesystem, and provides active and passive recreationalopportunities in a manner consistent with theTown’s overall civic design objectives.In addition to its role as a key structural element of thecommunity, the Open Space System performs severaladditional functions. It is important in establishing aninter-connected community facilitating convenientpedestrian movement. Open space elements such asparks and urban squares promote social sustainabilityby offering a setting for diverse social and recreationalactivity. They function as the living rooms of the community.The Open Space System enhances the builtenvironment by promoting natural views and vistas,and acting as a counterpoint. Through its integrationwith the Natural Heritage System, it links Lefroy’s17neighbourhoods with its agricultural heritage.Component elements of the Open SpaceSystem include:1. Parks2. Open Space Links3. The Multi-Use Trail System4. The Natural Heritage System5. Stormwater Management FacilitiesEnhanced streetscape design for streets leading tocommunity amenity land use parcelsExample of valleyland parkettes and trail linksView corridors terminated by natural open spacesE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S3.3.1 ParksLefroy’s system of parks is established to meet thevarying social and recreational needs of its residents.Park locations and design shall accommodate a fullrange of active and passive recreational activitieswhile also enhancing the public realm and contributingtowards a green community.The hierarchy of parks includes:• Neighbourhood Parks - approximately 2-4hectares• Parkettes/village squares - approximately 0.2-0.5 hectares• Urban Spaces - size varies3.3.1.1 Neighbourhood ParksNeighbourhood Parks provide a central commongreen space within neighbourhoods and offer keyrecreational and social gathering space for residents.They should be located within convenient walkingdistance for the great majority of residents of oneor more neighbourhoods. Neighbourhood Parks willtypically include sports fields and playground areasfor active recreational use, along with open areas forgeneral, more passive uses and include some seating.Design Guidelines:• Neighbourhood Parks shall be planned inconvenient focal locations, generally locatedalong Collector Roads, preferably at cornerproperties offering optimal visibility and access,and contributing strongly to the characterand identity of the neighbourhood.• Neighbourhood park designs should accommodatepedestrian paths, sports fields andactive play areas, seating and general openlandscaped areas, pavilion structures, publicart, and naturalized landscape areas shouldalso be accommodated.• Where a Neighbourhood Park is located inconjunction with a school, the school blockand school building should generally be thedominant element at the adjacent street intersection.• When associated with a school, the park facilitiesdesign and layout will be coordinatedwith the layout of the adjacent school.• Neighbourhood Park frontage is preferredon at least two streets. When adjacent to aschool or residential area, the park’s streetfrontage is required to be 50-80m.• The neighbourhood development patternshall ensure a significant amount of parkfrontage on adjacent streets to reinforce theirfocal nature and promote views.• The design of streetscapes adjacent to NeighbourhoodParks should rein force their placeon Primary Streets within the community andestablish an urban relationship between openspace and built form.• Playgrounds should be designed as major focalelements within parks.• Pedestrian park entry/access points should belocated conveniently and incorporate civic designelements and features.• On-site parking shall be discouraged.Neighbourhood parks replenished with pedestrianpaths, pavilion structures and seatingJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S18E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES3.3.1.2 Parkettes/Village SquaresParkettes or Village Squares provide central commongreen space within neighbourhoods and key socialgathering places for residents. Their predominantfunctions are to offer passive recreational space forsurrounding residents, small play areas for children,and green open space within local residential areas.Design Guidelines:• Parkettes shall be planned as focal points forresidential areas within neighbourhoods.• The design of Parkettes shall accommodatepedestrian paths, areas for seating and playareas for small children. The inclusion of otherelements to promote neighbourhood charactersuch as small pavilions, postal kiosks,public art and naturalized landscaping or gardensfor residents should also be considered.• Wherever possible, the design of the streetpattern shall ensure that Parkettes have aminimum of two street frontages.• Streetscapes along Parkettes should be designedas Primary Streets within the community,with a high quality of architectural designfacing the open space.• Streetscapes opposite Parkettes and VillageSquares should be designed to reinforce anurban (formalized) relationship between theopen space and the adjacent land use.• Dwellings should front onto Parkettes to createvisually attractive ‘edges’ to these spaces.• The landscape along the street frontage, includingcanopy street trees, should be complementaryon both sides of the street.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S• Parkette features should be located as focalpoints within or along view corridors or positionedto terminate view corridors.3.3.1.3 Urban SpacesOther Urban Spaces may be created to provide placesfor a variety of passive and social outdoor activities inbuilt-up urban areas. Existing and new town centres,core areas and mixed use nodes may include spacessuch as urban squares as open space components toaccommodate a variety of activities such as specialevents, gatherings, festivals, marketplace or othercommercial activity as well as passive relaxation. Ingeneral, they are small to moderately sized spacesand characterized by hard paving combined withlandscape elements.Design Guidelines:• Urban Squares shall be well-defined openspaces in focal locations within mixed useurban settings. Their design should be integratedwith that of surrounding streetscapesand can offer a potential to link pedestrianswith future public transit access.• Urban Squares should be framed by surroundingbuilt form and streetscapes.• Urban Square location and access shall beconfigured to maximize pedestrian convenienceand safety.• The design of Urban Squares may take manyforms and use a variety of hard and soft landscapingmaterials. Their design should providefor streetscape features and elementsand may include seating, shelter, water featuresand public art.• Urban Squares shall be well-lit and safe environments.19L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SParkettes as focal pointsDwellings fronting onto parkettesUrban spaces for varied passive and social activitiesE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES3.3.2 Open Space LinksOpen Space Links should be planned and designedto facilitate continuity and connection of the OpenSpace System. They allow uninterrupted movementthrough and between neighbourhoods and enhancethe use of Open Space Systems within the communityby providing critical pedestrian and cycling linksto parks, open space and the Natural Heritage Systemwhere no streets are present. They also preserveviews from neighbourhoods through to natural landscapes.Open Space Links may include:• Short linear open space within built up areasand between private properties.• Utility easements.• Hydro corridors.• Expanded boulevards within the R.O.W.(alongPrimary Streets, adjacent to Open Space, andValleylands.• Green Connectors / Trails.Policies and design standards for easements shouldbe obtained from relevant jurisdictional authorities orutilities.Design Guidelines:• Open Space Links shall be provided to createconnections to parkland and other elementsof the Open Space system, and to enhancethe continuity of the Open Space systemthroughout the community.• Open Space Links shall be located to ensureconnectivity of the pedestrian and cyclingsystem or to emphasize the importance ofcertain linkages.• The planning and design of Open Space Linksshall promote accessibility and visibility toand within the Open Space System.• Locate and design Open Space Links withinarterial boulevards to mitigate undesirableviews and the noise and pollution associatedwith Arterial Roads.• The design of Open Space Links shall providefor both passive and active recreation suchas walking, hiking and cycling.• Provide frequent openings and access pointsalong longer Open Space Links.• Landscape design of Open Space Links shouldcreate visual interest, provide shade and defineentrances, seating opportunities and reinforceviews.3.3.3 Multi-Use Path and Trail SystemThe open space system of parkland, stormwater managementponds and valley lands provides opportunitiesfor outdoor recreation and fosters appreciation ofthe community’s natural heritage.Trails shall be provided within the plan to enhancenon-vehicular accessibility and movement. Most ofthese trails are to be provided along Primary Roadswhich form the basic structure for access to the OpenSpace System. Along Primary Roads, pedestrians shallbe most frequently accommodated within an allowancefor sidewalks.A trail system within the Lefroy valley and hazardlands provides the opportunity to connect naturalfeatures and habitat corridors, and link existing residential,commercial, institutional and proposed newareas of development.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SVariety of hard and soft landscaping materialsPreservation of views through open spacesOpen space links to connect the community with theopen space systemJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S20E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESReid Av.Spooners Rd.Spruce Rd.Balsam Rd.Temple Av.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SMaple Rd.FIG 3.0: TRAIL NETWORKAND WALKWAYSHIERARCHYBELLE AIRE BEACH ROADGO Rail CorridorSquire St.Willow St.Cedar Av.Poplar Av.Brich Av.Alder Av..Chapman St.Ewart St.Claver Av.COUNTY ROAD 39Corner Av.Gilmore Av.Carson Av.Ferrier Av.Walter St.Cumberland St.Cameron St.Emily St.Wisker Av.Isabella St.Arnold St.Robinson St.KILLARNEY BEACH ROADLorne Av.Ewart St.Elizabeth Av.Barry Av.Killarney BeachLake SimcoeExistingSchoolChurch Dr.Stoney PointJohn St.LEGENDPrimary Recreational TrailExisting Agricultural LandPine Av.Harbour St.Recreational TrailPedestrian WalkwayJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S21E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SA complete trails network shall be developed shouldcomprise the following:• Multi-use divided (pedestrian and cyclist) urbantrails, 4.0m width (hard surface, multipleuser).• Multi-use rural trails, 3.0m width (soft surface-crushed fines), multiple users).• Greenway trails, 2.0m width (soft surface,4-season multi-use trails).• Road-based cycle routes.Guidelines• The Trails System will respect natural heritagefeatures.• The Trail System will be designed to maintainvisual continuity through a well-defined landscapecorridor. In locations where the trail intersectswith roads, the design will promoteclear visibility, open sight lines and safe accessbetween on and off-road portions.• Trail alignments should be selected to takeadvantage of local topography and views providingorientation and a sense of place for thetrail user.• The Trail System should connect natural environmentareas, stormwater managementponds, buffers, parks, the Lake Simcoe shoreline,the arena, other principal points of interest,schools, landmarks, civic institutions andthe larger regional trails system.• Trails located within the road right-of-wayconnecting through village areas should bemulti-purpose cycle ways.• Urban area trails should be constructed of durablepaving materials such as asphalt, concreteor concrete unit paver.• Trails through sensitive natural featuresshould be designed as soft surface paths andlocated to avoid fragile areas.• Entrance points to the Trail System shouldbe marked with trailheads, including nodalpoints and rest stops, and signage coordinatedwith the Town.• The principal valley-based trail will be designedto reinforce north-south connectionsto new residential areas to the north andsouth of the Natural Environment Areas,connecting to the Core Commercial Area,other community facilities and destinations.The trail will have a 3m width and a loosefines surface; it will cross Carson Creek at thenorthern terminus of Church Drive.• The multi-use trail and pedestrian walkwayproposed along County Road 39 and BelleAire Beach Road shall be continuous alongthe LSPA interface arterial boundary, andparallel to the window street ROW to improveconnections to the larger municipality(Agreed OP policy includes the creation of apedestrian/cycle route along County Road39). The exact location of the route mayvary (between the County Road right-of-way,the local window street right-of-way and/or within the required 5 metre landscapedstrip/buffer). It will have a minimum 4m sectionand paved surface.• Trailheads shall be establishedalong this trail where it connectswith arterial gateways and thevalley-based network.• An illuminated, paved, divided,multi-use trail accommodatingpedestrians and cyclists and havinga minimum width of 4m, runningparallel to the GO rail linewith three level crossings (oneat Squire Street, one at KillarneyBeach Road and one close to theLSPA southern boundary), will actas an alternative transportationspine connecting the communityto the GO Station and developmentnode on Belle Aire BeachRoad, the South Innisfil CommunityCentre, and Core CommercialArea, as proposed in Schedule Cof the Lefroy Secondary Plan.A shared lane, on-road, signed cyclingroute along Killarney Beach Road extendingfrom the Killarney Beach/39 CountyRoad Gateway will connect the LSPA to theLake Simcoe shoreline.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S22Urban area trails to be constructed of durable pavingmaterialsE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES3.3.3.1 Pedestrian TrailsGuidelines :• When not accommodated as pedestrianpaths along streets, trails shall be incorporatedinto the design of Valleylands, otherNatural Heritage features and Open SpaceLinks.• Combined pedestrian / bicycle trails shall bepaved with a suitable hard surface material.• In general, primary trails shall be 3.0m wide.• In general, trails should not be sited in lowlyingareas. In the event they do occur inlow-lying areas, bridges, culverts and swalesshould be implemented as support systems.Their location and design in areas with environmentalsensitivity shall always conformto the appropriate environmental managementplan.• The intersections of trails with the streetR.O.W’s shall be clearly recognizable astrail entrances and may include seating andstreetscape features.• Pedestrian connections should be providedfrom the Trail System through and to residentialareas to facilitate accessibility andpromote visibility and safety.• Trails should be linked to key destinationsand accessible parking areas.3.3.3.2 Bicycle Trail SystemThe development of a complete and connected systemof routes for bicycling in Lefroy is a key objectivein support of sustainable development, both asa means of recreational activity and as a means ofalternative transportation.The bicycling system will be a combination of nondesignatedon-street routes on local and neighbourhoodstreets and a dedicated Bicycle Trail System,with locations in some instances either within thestreet right-of-way of Primary Streets or within theOpen Space System.The Bicycle Trail System will be developed as a safe,convenient and efficient trail system that accommodatesbicycles for recreational and utilitarian trips.Design Guidelines:• Link the Bicycle Trail System with the streetnetwork and sidewalk system.• Parking areas should be provided at convenientlocations along the Bicycle Trail System.• Incorporate the Bicycle Trail System withincomponents of the Open Space System suchas Open Space Links and Valleylands. Thesystem shall be designed to minimize negativeeffects on Natural Heritage features ofthe Open Space System.• Provide opportunities for dismounting andrest with seating and landscaping, along theBicycle Trail System.• Incorporate signage which identifies the designatedBicycle Route, enables wayfindingand promotes and enhances the communityimage.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SPedestrian trails incorporated into ValleylandsJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S23E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S3.3.4 Natural Heritage System FeaturesPreservation and protection of the Natural HeritageSystem is a key objective of the Town’s Official Plan.Incorporation of the features of the Natural HeritageSystem into the Town’s Open Space System is an essentialprinciple of sustainable development aidingthe development of healthy and connected communitieswhile promoting environmental preservation.From an urban design perspective, these features,which include valleylands, naturalized channels andwoodlots, are important in establishing physical identityand character to the community. The followingguidelines deal with urban design aspects of integratingthese features into the community structure.3.3.4.1 ValleylandsExtensive areas of Valleylands occur as part of thenatural landscape of Lefroy and have been designatedfor preservation in the Official Plan’s EnvironmentalManagement Plan. These areas form one of the orderingelements of the Community Structure.• Provide opportunities for passive recreation.• Where environmentally feasible, provide asafe, continuous Multi-Use Trail within theValleylands.• Provide frequent access points, open areasand significant street frontage to promoteviews and accessibility to valleylands. Strategiesfor achieving frequent views and accessibilityto these features from the publicrealm may include incorporation of parkspace or other spaces adjacent to valleylands,use of single-loaded roads, location ofstormwater facilities or schools and institutionsadjacent to valleylands.• Streetscapes along valleylands should be designedto provide an appropriate transitionbetween the open space and its urban surroundings.Some of the benefits of these natural features arethat they enhance the visual appeal of the community,offer essential links in the pedestrian and cyclingsystem and provide special recreational opportunitiessuch as bird-watching, hiking and biking.Bicycle trails incorporated into ValleylandsDesign Guidelines:• Integrate Valleylands as part of the OpenSpace System with sensitivity to mitigatenegative impacts on environmental features.• Existing wetlands should be incorporatedinto the planning and design of the valleylands.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S24E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES3.3.4.2 Naturalized ChannelsNaturalized Channels may form part or extensions ofthe Valleylands System.Design Guidelines:• Naturalized Channels should be locatedabutting streets with open frontage to them,affording scenic streetscapes with views ofthe Open Space System.• In cases where Naturalized Channels are locatedwith housing abutting both sides, theyshould incorporate a trail/maintenance trail.• The layout and alignment of NaturalizedChannels should be curvilinear wheneverpossible.• The design of Naturalized Channels shouldbe coordinated with Stormwater Managementfacilities.• Frequent and intermittent access points areencouraged along the length of the NaturalizedChannels. These may be configured aslandscape features, entrance nodes and vistablocks.• Planting and landscape features should beutilized to mitigate the engineered appearanceof these spaces.3.3.4.3 WoodlotsExisting Woodlots are essential elements of the NaturalHeritage System. Woodlots have several importanturban design benefits for the community. Theyprovide an immediately identifiable natural backdropor setting that enhances the visual character and appealof the community. They provide dense, green areasfor the community with associated microclimaticbenefits, and they promote sustainability by preservingnatural habitats with a diversity of plant and animalspecies.Design Guidelines:• Woodlots should be designed as part of theOpen Space System.• Woodlots should be incorporated as the terminusfor views and vistas.• Trails through Woodlots should be consideredearly in the development process.• Pedestrian access should be limited and providedonly at woodlot edges or to their interioronly where there is no long term impactto the existing vegetation.• Streetscapes adjacent to Woodlots shall bedesigned to reflect an urban character andincorporate such items as formal street treeplanting, interpretive signage and other sitefeatures consistent with the Streetscape designvocabulary.• Lot development backing onto Woodlotsshould not encourage direct access.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SNaturalized channel running through a ValleylandNaturalized channel abutting residential propertyJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S25E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S3.3.5 Stormwater Management FacilitiesStormwater Management Facilities shall be designedas major landscape features and components of theOpen Space System, with public access and views.They should be considered as public amenities anddesigned for convenience and safety.Stormwater Management Facilities provide benefitsto the community by promoting sustainability andproviding habitat, providing passive recreational opportunities,providing interpretive / educational opportunities,and augmenting the extent of the community’sgreen areas.Design Guidelines:• Stormwater Management Ponds should beintegrated into the design of the Open SpaceSystem as accessible public amenities.• The palette of colours, forms and materials ofthese components shall also be coordinatedto be consistent with the character of thecommunity.• Landscape design treatments for StormwaterManagement Facilities should be developedto be appropriate to their location and context.Naturalized configuration and plantingof SWM ponds will be more appropriate insome areas (for example adjacent to environmentalfeatures or in lower density residentialsettings), while more formal urban formmay be appropriate for higher density mixeduse or urban central areas.• The location of Stormwater Management Facilitiesshall be determined to maximize theirbenefits to the community by stormwaterengineers in consultation with Planning andUrban Design professionals and Town staff.• The street pattern shall ensure significantfrontage of the SWM facility on adjacentstreets to provide views and reinforce theirfocal nature within the community.• Provide opportunities for passive recreationat SWM ponds, with particular attentionto safety and access. Stormwater facilitiesshould include a variety of planting, areas forseating and paths while respecting their primaryengineering function.• Coordinate the provision of landscape components,such as look-outs, seating areas,fountains and gazebos with the overall characterof the community.Stormwater management ponds integrated intothe Open Space System, with landscape designtreatments as per location and contextJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S26E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESReid Av.Spooners Rd.Spruce Rd.Balsam Rd.Temple Av.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SMaple Rd.FIG 3.1: OPEN SPACENETWORKBELLE AIRE BEACH ROADGO Rail CorridorSquire St.Willow St.Cedar Av.Poplar Av.Brich Av.Alder Av..Chapman St.Ewart St.Claver Av.COUNTY ROAD 39*Corner Av.Gilmore Av.Carson Av.Ferrier Av.Walter St.Cumberland St.Cameron St.Emily St.Wisker Av.Isabella St.Arnold St.Robinson St.ExistingSchoolKILLARNEY BEACH ROAD**Church Dr.Lorne Av.*Ewart St.Elizabeth Av.Barry Av.Stoney Point RoadKillarney BeachStoney PointLake SimcoeLEGENDSignificant WoodlandsParks/ParkettesProvincially SignificantWetlandsValleylandsJohn St.StreamOpen Space BufferExisting Agricultural LandJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R SPine Av.Harbour St.27*Pedestrian/Bicycle TrailsStorm Water ManagementPonds (SWM)E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES3.4 Street Network and Block Pattern‘Street patterning shall create frequent views, linksand open frontages to parks and natural areas.’The Street Network is a major component of communitystructure defining the physical character ofthe community and its neighbourhoods. The streetnetwork hierarchy and street pattern should be configuredto facilitate movement for cars, pedestrians,cyclists and transit. The street pattern of new developmentswill be characterized by multiple streetconnections that provide alternate routes connectingneighbourhoods to each other and to community facilities.A hierarchy of streets exists within the Street Network,characterized by respective functions within theTransportation Plan (arterial road, major and minorcollector road, and local street) as well as the street’srelative importance within the neighbourhood andcommunity. Urban design strategies for streetscapedevelopment should be formulated around their urbandesign functions as primary or secondary streets.Streetscapes are differentiated according to theirplace within this hierarchy, creating an urban fabricthat allows for clear orientation according to streettype.3.4.1 Street and Block PatternThe street and block pattern of new development anddevelopment within existing communities will providefor effective vehicle movement, with an emphasison pedestrian connections and convenience. Theopportunity to develop a strong relationship betweenthe public realm of the streets and the buildings thatbound them will be emphasized.Design Guidelines:• Create street and block patterns with multiplethrough-block connections to providealternative routes for pedestrian and bicyclemovement. Grid, or modified grid street patternsare preferred.• Design the Street Network to preserve andrespond to existing natural and topographicalfeatures such as wetlands, woodlots andvalleylands.• Develop clearly defined street patterns thatpromote ease of orientation within the planand convenient access to community facilitiesand the Open Space System.• Design the Street Network to promote asense of place, reinforce pedestrian scaledspaces and facilitate connections withinneighbourhoods.• Blocks should be of moderate length to promoteease of pedestrian access within neighbourhoods.Generally, block lengths shouldnot exceed 250 metres. Where longer blocksare unavoidable, pedestrian links throughthe block should be provided.• The Street Network design shall promoteviews to public open spaces and facilities byproviding significant street frontage for theseelements.• The Street Network design shall incorporatethe designated public transit routes.In general, the Street Network consists of PrimaryStreets and Local Streets.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SSingle detached interior lots with pedestrian links toparks /open spaceJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S28E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S3.4.2 Primary StreetsPrimary Streets are defined as those roads within thecommunity which have a distinct role in delivering anenriched public realm. These streets provide primaryaccess to and through the community as well as connectcommunity focal points. Arterial Roads, CommunityConnector Roads (Major Collector Roads) andNeighbourhood Connector Roads (Minor ConnectorRoads) are all considered to be Primary Streets. Theyare to receive a high level of design control.Design Guidelines:• Primary Streets shall be planned and designedto connect communities, neighbourhoodsand community focal points.• On-street parking is encouraged along Majorand Minor Collector Roads to promote convenienceand traffic calming, subject to theMunicipality’s parking provisions.• Large canopy tree species are encouraged inthe curbside boulevard to define the streetedge and reinforce the public realm of vehicularand pedestrian movement along theseimportant streets.• Landscaped medians are encouraged at intersectionsof Primary Streets.• Primary Streets shall incorporate the pedestrian/ bicycle trail system wherever practicable.3.4.2.1 Arterial RoadsArterial Roads often define the boundaries of newcommunities, or constitute their major transportationspines. The design of Arterial Roads shall address theirimportance in establishing the image and perceptionsof these communities. In the case of the communityof Lefroy, Belle Aire Beach Road and Country Road 39,are the two Arterial roads enclosing the community.Design Guidelines:• Large canopy trees should be planted alongArterial Roads.• The built form and pattern of adjoiningstreets should have variation that includesa mix of parallel (window) streets, gatewayintersections, focal land uses (commercialand employment areas), and cul-de-sacs.Reverse frontage lotting is discouraged.3.4.2.2 Community Connector Roads(Major Collector RoadsCommunity Connector Roads interconnect communitieswithin the municipality. Belle Aire Beach Roadeast of the GO Rail corridor is treated as a CommunityConnector Road and Killarney Beach Road is the otherCommunity Connector Road (or Major CollectorRoad), which acts as a strong spine dividing the communityof Lefroy into a northern and southern parcel,and houses the Neighbourhood Commercial/MixedUse Area and the Core Commercial Area of Lefroy.Design Guidelines:• The intersections of Community ConnectorRoads with Arterial Roads shall be designedto address their importance as gateway Intersections.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S29E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES• At these gateway Intersections, an enhancedlandscape treatment in the boulevard togetherwith a landscaped centre median areencouraged to reinforce their importanceand promote a sense of arrival and entry.• Consideration should be given to locatinguses of relatively higher levels of activity atthese sections of the street system (i.e. commercial,medium-density residential).• Street tree planting is encouraged in thecurbside boulevard to define the street edgeand reinforce the public thoroughfare.3.4.2.3 Neighbourhood Connector Roads(Minor Collector Roads)Minor Collector Roads act as Neighbourhood ConnectorRoads that connect neighbourhoods to parks,natural features, other community focal points and toArterial Roads.Design Guidelines:• The intersections of Neighbourhood ConnectorRoads with Arterial Roads are keyintersections, providing entry to neighbourhoods.These intersections should receive anenhanced landscape treatment in the boulevardtogether with a landscaped centremedian to reinforce the sense of arrival andentry.• Street tree planting is encouraged in thecurbside boulevard to define the street edgeand reinforce the public thoroughfare.3.4.3 Local StreetsLocal Streets are all other remaining roads within thecommunity which are not designated as any of theabove noted Primary Streets. At the neighbourhoodlevel, Local Streets are valuable outdoor spaces vitalto the community. Their design should facilitate easeof movement, accessibility and visibility.Design Guidelines:• The design of local streets should promotesafety for residents and traffic calming.• The street pattern should create blockslengths that promote a pedestrian friendlyenvironment and visual variety.• Longer block forms shall be used sparingly,and only under condition of specific designconstraints.• The local street system shall be based on amodified grid system, that responds to localnatural features, introduces visual variety inthe streetscape and encloses long vistas withinresidential neighbourhoods.• Street tree species along Local Streets mayvary in form and height at maturity.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SExamples of local street configurations for pedestriansafety and traffic calmingJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S30E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESReid Av.Spooners Rd.Spruce Rd.Balsam Rd.Temple Av.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SMaple Rd.FIG 3.2: STREET NETWORKBELLE AIRE BEACH ROADGO Rail CorridorSquire St.Willow St.Cedar Av.Poplar Av.Brich Av.Alder Av..Chapman St.Ewart St.Claver Av.COUNTY ROAD 39Corner Av.Gilmore Av.Carson Av.Ferrier Av.Walter St.Cumberland St.Cameron St.Emily St.Wisker Av.Isabella St.Arnold St.Robinson St.KILLARNEY BEACH ROADLorne Av.Ewart St.Elizabeth Av.Barry Av.Killarney BeachLake SimcoeLEGENDExistingSchoolChurch Dr.Stoney Point RoadStoney PointArterial RoadsCommunity ConnectorRoads (Major CollectorRoads)John St.Neighbourhood ConnectorRoads (Minor CollectorRoads)Local RoadsExisting Agricultural LandPine Av.Harbour St.Pedestrian WalkwaysServicing EasementsJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S31E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES3.5 Streetscapes and StreetscapeElementsThe design of Streetscapes within a plan express theimage of the community, reinforce the Street Networkand create an enriched public domain for residentsand visitors.Streetscape design is comprised of both the publicand private realm. The key considerations in the designof the Streetscape are:• Street elements within the public streetR.O.W.• Site Planning and Built Form on adjacentprivate lots.• The interface between public and privateareas.Typical street sections shall be developed to illustratehow the components of the Streetscape combine toachieve a high quality of design for the streetscape.These shall illustrate:• Width of street right-of-way• Roadway pavement width• Boulevard widths• Pedestrian sidewalks• Bicycle paths, if applicable• Boulevard landscaping / tree locations• Streetlight locations and styles• Minimum building setbacks and projections• Relationships to garagesDesign Guidelines:• In general, at important community sites,built form should be located close to the streetwith its primary facade oriented to the street,to reinforce the street edge. A more detaileddiscussion on the siting of built form can befound in Section 4.• Streetscape design shall consist of streettrees, lighting, street furniture, signage, builtform and landscape features, coordinated toreflect the character and image of the community.• Street tree planting shall be spaced to form acontinuous canopy along the street at maturity;tree species shall be selected to reinforcethe role of the various streets within the communityand to visually and thematically distinguishthe various streets from one another.• Street lighting shall be decorative and beplaced in line with street trees; lighting polesand fixture types shall be consistent throughoutthe entire community. Variation mayoccur to highlight special streets such as theCommunity Connector Roads, Gateway Intersectionsand Mixed-use / Commercial Areas.• Street furniture shall be consistent for allstreets, conveying the community characterand the City’s design vision.• Sidewalks should be located on both sides ofPrimary streets; where sidewalks occur ononly one side, they should be along the east ornorth sides wherever possible. Their layout,configuration and extent may be modifiedto accommodate transit stops, commercialnodes, pedestrian nodes and other communityfeatures.• Decorative roadway pavement should be designedas an extension of the pedestrian walkway.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SSignage and decorative street lighting along PrimaryStreetsJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S32E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• Signage should be incorporated along PrimaryStreets to indicate community features,focal points, and natural features.• Above- ground utilities should be visuallyscreened by the use of ‘unique’ utility boxdesigns, street furniture, light standards andother streetscape elements which may be utilizedto mitigate the visual impact of the utilities.• Driveways are to be designed to eliminateoverlap of the property lines at the curb.3.5.1 Primary Streetscapes3.5.1.1 Arterial RoadsArterial Roads form the edges and boundaries of thecommunity. Their design shall take into considerationtheir importance in establishing the image andidentity of the community. The design of boulevardareas of arterial routes shall be configured to amelioratethe wider scale of these roads. Multiple rows oftrees, tree groupings, plantings and sometimes bermingshall be used to improve the sense of spatial enclosureof Arterial Roads.Design Guidelines:• The boulevard design along Arterial Roadsshould create a visually consistent edge tothe community.• Boulevard landscape design and landscapebuffers shall be appropriate to the adjacentstreet pattern and consistent with the characterof the community.• Landscape design at the boulevard/privaterealm interface shall include decorativeacoustical fencing as required, significantJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R Splanting, decorative walls and decorativefencing.• All decorative acoustical fencing visible atintersections should be consistent in appearance.• The following street land use pattern typesare recommended along Arterial Road edges:o Window Streetso Window Loopso Cul-de-sacso Gateway intersectionso Focal land uses (commercial and employmentareas)• Reverse frontage lots are discouraged at ArterialStreets.3.5.1.2 Community Connector Streets(Major Collector Roads)Streetscape design along Community ConnectorStreets (Major Collector Roads) shall reinforce theirrole in connecting communities and facilitating movementand community life in the public domain.Design Guidelines:• Incorporate an increased R.O.W. width togetherwith a landscaped centre median toreinforce the importance of these streets andtheir role within the community.• Along Community Connector Streets, providea row of large canopy street trees; street treespecies should be selected to visually or thematicallydistinguish these streets as CommunityConnector Streets.33A scenic pathway as a neighbourhood connectorstreetE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES• In areas of increased activity such as commercialnodes and transit stops, CommunityConnector streetscape design should includestreet furniture and lighting to support theintensity of use.3.5.1.3 Neighbourhood Connector Streets(Minor Collector Roads)Neighbourhood Connector Streets (Minor CollectorRoads) shall be designed to facilitate movement withinand between neighbourhoods and to focal pointswithin the community.The northernmost neighbourhood consists of onesuch road connecting Belle Aire Beach road andCounty Road 39 as it curves through the neighbourhood.The southern neighbourhoods on both sidesof the GO Rail corridor, also include important neighbourhoodconnector streets. On the west, the streetconnects Killarney Beach Road to County Road 39 andthe existing rural lands south of the urban settlementarea, while on the east, two separate roads come offof Killarney Beach Road and Pine Avenue to connectthe small neighbourhood to the existing fabric. Theexisting Pine Avenue also behaves as a neighbourhoodconnector street, connecting the existing Townof Innisfil fabric to the Lefroy community.Design Guidelines:• Street furniture shall be consistent for allstreets and convey the community characterand Lefroy’s design vision.• An additional row of trees should be providedalong private property adjacent to OpenSpace, Commercial Sites, and Schools.• Street tree species should be selected andplaced to visually or thematically distinguishthese streets from others within the community.• Accent trees may be planted at the intersectionsof the Neighbourhood ConnectorStreets with other Primary Streets.• Incorporate pedestrian nodes along thelength of Neighbourhood Connector Streetswhere they meet pedestrian links to trails,valleylands and community amenities. (Referto Fig 3.1)L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S3.5.2 Local StreetsThe boulevard treatment along Local Streets shall beconsistent with the character of the neighbourhoodand community.Guidelines:• Street trees should be planted in locationswithin the street R.O.W. consistent with municipalstandards.• Street lights should be located within theboulevard as required to relate to the line ofstreet trees, location of sidewalk and roadedge.• Driveway interruptions to the sidewalkshould be minimized; pairing of driveways isencouraged, however, occasional unpairingis recommended to provide visual variety tothe streetscape.• Decorative paving is encouraged at key locationsto emphasize pedestrian nodes, transitstops, pedestrian crossings at major intersectionsand other community features that mayoccur along the local street.• Placement of buried (underground) utilities isencouraged.• Placement of utility boxes should be coordinatedwith the detail design of thestreetscape to allow for design measures tomitigate their visual impact.Scenic drives, created along natural open spaces, in addition to enhanced streetscape design, pedestrian and bicycle paths & native planting,help generate a unique identity for LefroyJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S34E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESReid Av.Spooners Rd.Spruce Rd.Balsam Rd.Temple Av.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SMaple Rd.FIG 3.3: PRIORITY LOTS ANDSTREETSCAPES:ENHANCED ARCHITECTUREBELLE AIRE BEACH ROADGO Rail CorridorSquire St.Willow St.Cedar Av.Poplar Av.Brich Av.Alder Av..Chapman St.Ewart St.Claver Av.COUNTY ROAD 39Corner Av.Gilmore Av.Carson Av.Ferrier Av.Walter St.Cumberland St.Cameron St.Emily St.Wisker Av.Isabella St.Arnold St.Robinson St.KILLARNEY BEACH ROADLorne Av.Ewart St.Elizabeth Av.Barry Av.Killarney BeachLake SimcoeExistingSchoolChurch Dr.Stoney PointJohn St.Existing Agricultural LandPine Av.Harbour St.LEGENDAreas with enhancedarchitectureJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S35E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES3.5.3 Streetscape ElementsStreetscape Elements are critical to the design ofthe public street realm. These components shall beplanned, coordinated and designed to:• Enhance the public domain.• Reinforce pedestrian scaled spaces.• Promote the character and identity of thecommunity.Streetscape Elements include:• Street Trees• Street Lighting• Seating• Waste Receptacles• Vending Boxes• Traffic Bollards• Signage• Fencing• Mailbox Kiosks• Decorative Paving3.5.3.1 Street TreesStreet Trees are an important component of thestreetscape zone. The type and spacing of streettrees should reflect the role of the street and reinforcethe street zone. Street tree species should beselected for horticultural diversity, variety in colour,form, texture and visual interest.3.5.3.2 Engineered Structures, Elements and BuiltFeaturesEngineered structures are integral and necessarycomponents of the streetscape according to the topographyof the R.O.W. These structures, generallylocated within the public domain of the R.O.W., formpart of the visual experience of the public realm, andas such should be designed with the following objectives:• To enhance the visual quality of the publicdomain.• To promote the character of the community.• To communicate civic identity.Engineered structures include:• Bridges• Bridge Abutments• Headwalls (associated with StormwaterManagement Facilities)• Retaining Walls• Drainage Channels (refer to NaturalizedChannels)• GuardrailsBuilt FeaturesFencing and gateway features can form important elementsin the streetscape. The design of such elementsshould refer to the local vernacular of wood featuresand stone walls and features in order to reinforce thevillage character of Lefroy.Guidelines:• The scale, form, massing and siting of engineeredstructures and built features shouldbe appropriate to their surrounding naturaland built environments.• Materials, colours, method of constructionand/or fabrication should be consistent withother community design elements.• The design of these structures and featuresshould incorporate elements of civic design(such as design motifs, signage, colours).L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SStreetscape elements: seating; fencing; lightingStreets trees form an important component ofstreetscape designJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S36E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S3.6 Community Edges and EntranceGateways3.6.1 Community EdgesEdges should reveal a community’s image, the differentcharacter of neighbourhoods and spaces topedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Edges are alsoimportant in establishing appropriate interfaces withadjacent land uses and blocks.3.6.1.1 Arterial RoadsArterial Roads are the primary edges of a community.Their design should complement adjacent communityedges and be consistent with roadway design criteria.As discussed in Section 3.5.1, a variety of adjacentstreet patterns is encouraged along the Arterial Roadedge.Design Guidelines:Window StreetsResidential roads which occur parallel to ArterialRoads are referred to as Window Streets.They shall be designed to mitigate views andlimit access. The following guidelines shall applyto Window Streets at the Neighbourhood PlanDesign stage:• Decorative fencing shall be installed alongthe R.O.W., the design of which shall be consistentand coordinated with other street furnitureand with the design character of thecommunity.The Inner Boulevard• A required 2.5m wide landscaped buffer shallbe provided within the Inner Boulevard.• Landscaping within this zone shall consistof planting and other landscape elementswhich are consistent with and enhance thecommunity image.The Outer Boulevard• Provide pedestrian walkway connection(s)from the sidewalk within the residential blockto the sidewalk along the Arterial Road.• Planting shall be incorporated with decorativefencing to screen the Arterial Road,shield dwellings from headlights and createa visually attractive edge to the community,consistent with Lefroy’s design objectives.• Placement of utility structures and polesshould be coordinated and arranged to minimizetheir visual impact along this edge.Cul-de-SacsThese roads occur in residential areas in specialinstances, where a modified grid pattern is notfeasible. They may occur adjacent to ArterialRoads in some circumstances.The following guidelines shall apply to Cul-desacsat the Neighbourhood Plan Design stage:• Provide a pedestrian connection from theCul-de-sac sidewalk to the adjacent Arterialor Connector Road.• Boulevard planting shall be designed to allowsome views into and from the communitywhile providing a windbreak and privacyfor residents.• Low planting shall be incorporated to shieldheadlights from the adjacent Arterial or ConnectorRoad into the residential community.Planting along boulevardsLow planting at the end of cul-de-sacsJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S37E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESReverse Frontage• Block patterning which creates ReverseFrontage lotting conditions is discouraged.Reverse lotting shall only be permitted whereit can be shown that no other alternative isfeasible. In such cases its extent should beminimal.• Where Reverse Frontage occurs, a landscapedbuffer should be provided adjacent tothe Arterial Road. The design of this landscapedbuffer zone should be coordinatedwith the landscaping which occurs adjacentother lotting types.• The landscaped buffer zone should includea combination of soft and hard landscapeelements which combine to create a visuallyconsistent and appealing edge to thecommunity. Generally, the landscaped bufferzone should include decorative woodacoustic fencing and columns (as required),berming, deciduous and coniferous trees andshrubs.• The landscape buffer should be designed toincorporate the same palette of materials,colours, forms and motifs which are usedthroughout the development and which reflectthe character and image of the community.• Pedestrian connections from the ArterialRoad to the community should be provided instrategic locations to secure access to publicamenities and public transit.3.6.2 Gateway IntersectionsCommunity gateway intersections are identified atKillarney Beach Road /County Road 39 intersectionand at Killarney Beach Road/ Ewart Street. At theselocations, gateway features can provide ‘identity, visualimprovement and superior urban streetscapeand design.’ At community gateways, an entrancefeature may include a civic landmark and/or signage,integrated with distinctive landscaping.Neighbourhood gateway intersections usually occurwhere designated Primary Streets of the communitymeet the Arterial Roads. An image appropriate to thecommunity identity should be conveyed through thedetailed design of the adjacent built form and entrancefeatures. These Gateway Intersections shouldbe designed as integral components of the PrimaryStreets.The entry points to Lefroy along Killarney Beach Roadshall function as gateway intersections within the urbanpattern. Urban design at these locations ‘shallrecognize this function with a high quality of architecturaland landscape development including entryfeatures in the street boulevard.’A hierarchy of design elements to articulate the ‘gateway’intersections includes:• Consistent landscape treatment at all communityentrances.• Layered pattern of landscaping that ‘blends’municipal right-of way lands and privatelots.• Pedestrian and vehicular entrance pointswith urban design accents facing both arterialand primary frontages.• Clear view corridors into the community.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SDesign Guidelines:• Buildings should be sited to reinforce the intersection/ corner.• Primary building faces shall be oriented tothe intersection / corner.• Architectural elements should be incorporatedinto the built form which reinforce theintersection/corner, and create a sense ofidentity and place.• Landscape features such as freestandingwalls, columns, pergolas, planters, combinedwith planting should be incorporatedand coordinated with the architectural designof adjacent built form.3.6.3 Entrance FeaturesEntrance features may be used to reinforce communitygateway intersections and entrances to thecommunity and to neighbourhoods. Corner lots atthese locations provide opportunities for focal architecture,streetscaping and horticultural accents thatsignal and frame the gateway experience.The Secondary Plan stresses the importance of twovisually significant major “Gateway” opportunitiesfor the Lefroy community: one at the Killarney BeachRoad/County Road 39, the other at Killarney BeachRoad/Ewart Street. These gateway locations are intendedto provide ‘ identity, visual improvement andsuperior urban streetscape and design.’Neighbourhood entry features may include stonepiers and accent landscaping to convey an imageappropriate to the neighbourhood and visually reinforcethe gateway location. Gatehouses and gatedwalls are not acceptable for entry features.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S38E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES• The parkette will have enhanced streetscapefurnishings and elements in common withthose along Killarney Beach Road.• The integrated gateway/parkette will havepedestrian scaled lighting and seating thatreflects its role as cherished community amenityand gathering place.• Treatment may include low granite cobblewalls with limestone copings, split rail orpicket fencing reflective of those commonlandscape elements found throughout thearea.• In the interests of pedestrian, cyclist and vehicularsafety, the design of the gateway willnot obscure nor obstruct sight lines and willprovide safe and secure pedestrian crossings.3.6.3.3 GO Station at Belle Aire BeachRoad(Community Gateway)The GO station at Belle Aire Beach Road should alsobe considered a major community gateway. Visitorsand residents alike will arrive in Lefroy through thisgateway which will provide their first impression ofLefroy. The following guidelines deal with the treatmentof this gateway and transportation hub:• Where residential areas abut station property,adequate screening in the form of landscapingand fencing, designed in a way thatreflects or recalls the area’s cultural heritage,will be provided.• Station lighting will be directed away fromresidential properties.• Pedestrian-scaled lighting and otherstreetscape elements and furnishings such asbenches, paving and signage will reflect thesame palette of elements and materials appliedin the Killarney Beach Road Core CommercialArea.• Associated parking areas will be directedaway from the edges of the arterial road andwill be screened from window streets and adjacentresidential properties.• Specifically designed gateway features willact as landmarks ‘announcing’ the Village ofLefroy and will reflect the village character intreatment, size and scale.• Associated structures and convenience commercialuses such as coffee shops will be designedwith a rural Ontario village characteras stand-alone buildings.• The multi-use trail adjacent to the arterialroad and the multi-use trail along the GO railcorridor will be integrated with the gatewaydesign features and include bike parking,trailhead elements and signage.• In the interests of pedestrian, cyclist and vehicularsafety, the design of the gateway willnot obscure nor obstruct trail sight lines andwill provide safe and secure pedestrian crossingsat intersecting roadways and trails.• Gateway treatment may include low granitecobble walls and/or other local landscape elements.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SExamples of neighbourhood entrance featuresJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S40E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SFIG 3.4: EDGES ANDGATEWAYSLEGENDCommercial communityedgeGreen community edgeCommunity gatewayfeature locationJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S41Neighbourhood entrancefeature locationE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• The design will provide weather-protectedhard surface areas to ameliorate micro-climateeffects in extreme conditions and provideoverflow areas for queuing and crowds.3.6.3.4 Neighbourhood Entrance FeaturesThe following five neighbourhood entrance locationsare identified (Fig 3.3):1. Intersection of the new Neighbourhood Connectorroad and Belle Aire Road on the southside, west of the GO station.2. Intersection of the new Neighbourhood Connectorroad and County Road 39.3. Mid-way between the public school and thesouthern LSPA boundary along County Road39.4. Intersection of the new Neighbourhood Connectorroad and Killarney Beach Road east ofCounty Road 39.5. Intersection of the new Neighbourhood Connectorroad and Killarney Beach Road east ofthe GO Rail corridor.Design Guidelines:• The neighbourhood entrance feature will bedesigned as an enhanced landscape element,with materials and forms consistent with thenatural and cultural heritage of Lefroy, usinga variety of local native or farmstead-associatedplant species, shrubs or shade trees.• Neighbourhood gateways at arterial interfaceboundaries will ‘mirror’ design treatments oneither side at the entrance of the local roadright of way. Development of neighbourhoodgateway features shall integrate with thebuilt form adjacent to it.• In the interests of pedestrian, cyclist and vehicularsafety, the design of the gateway willnot obscure nor obstruct sight lines, trailheadsor road crossings.• The design of the feature will be integratedwith the multi-use trail adjacent to the windowstreet R.O.W.3.6.4 Other FeaturesOther features which are not associated with entrancesmay be located along the edges of the community.These features may include signage, walls, planting,columns, decorative fencing and other landscape elementswhich reinforce the edges of the community,enhance the image of the community or assist in wayfinding.• The scale of the entrance feature should be visuallyproportionate to its relative importancein the hierarchy of community features, thescale of adjacent buildings and the adjacentstreets.Other features located along the edges of thecommunity to enhance the image of Lefroy• Coordinate the design of entrance featureswith the Municipal Engineering and Parks Departmentsand their standards.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S42E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011GENERAL URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES3.7 Heritage Guidelines3.7.1 Commercial and Mixed-Use AreasThe heritage buildings of Lefroy, in their built formand relationship to the street, largely define its villagecharacter and unique sense of place. Their preservation,enhancement and revitalization should be encouragedthough tax incentives, grants or other fundingprograms.Policy statements in the LSP that govern new developmentin commercial and mixed use areas and enhancethe heritage quality of Lefroy state:• The Core Commercial Area is to consist ofbuildings with storefronts located close tothe street and principal entrances facing thesidewalk.• For buildings located along Killarney BeachRoad, the principal public entrance shall providedirect access onto the public sidewalk.The primary windows and signage shall alsoface the street.• Within the Core Commercial Area, no parking,driveways, lanes or aisles should be permittedbetween buildings and the public sidewalk.Guidelines addressing design issues for the Commercialand Mixed-Use Areas, including the above-notedpoints, are provided in Section 4.4 Guidelines ForCommercial and Mixed Use Areas.3.7.2 Cultural HeritageCultural heritage guidelines protect the existing senseof place in a community, providing greater awarenessof local history.Cultural Heritage landscapes can be defined as thelocal ‘fabric’ of buildings and landscapes, and caninclude elements such as settlement patterns, treelinedlaneways, creek crossings, windbreaks, hedgerows,orchards, fencing, early settlement plantingsand specimen trees.Low granite cobble walls and gate posts are establishedfeatures of the Lefroy landscape, and elementsof its cultural heritage, created by stonemasons overseveral generations. Granite cobble is also seen in residentialbuildings, monuments (Sixth Line Cemetery)gateposts, and at least one bird bath. It should be includedin the palette of community-defining elementsand would be an appropriate material to consider foruse in the village gateway features called for by theLSP.Split rail and picket fences are also in fairly commonuse throughout the urban settlement area and maybe appropriate design elements to use in the treatmentof the lesser gateways and trailheads identifiedin the Lefroy Urban Design Framework.Cultural heritage elements provide authentic civicidentity features and should be preserved. Opportunitiesfor enhancing heritage in new plans of subdivisioninclude:• Using existing features as landmarks.• Preserving landscape features within civicand open space blocks.• The adaptive re-use of heritage structures.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• The integration of hedgerowsand windbreaks in roadside buffers.• The Integration of tree-linedlaneways and rail beds into trailsand greenway linkages.Guidelines• Items identified as cultural heritageelements in the landscapewill be protected.• New landscape elements willreflect the scale, character andquality of existing elements.• Views and view corridors to theseelements will be preserved.Preservation of local history through heritageguidelines is key to retaining the village likecharacter of LefroyJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S43E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S4.0 SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R SThe design of site planning and built form relationshipsfor individual land use parcels and developmentblocks must address the same objectives and designprinciples that guide the overall community andneighbourhood structure.This section of the guidelines addresses the siteplanning of developments and individual lots, therelationship of buildings to the public realm of thestreetscape and open space system, and with eachother, as well as massing and built form relationships.The recommendations in this section have been developedto guide the preparation of NeighbourhoodPlan designs and are intended as general principlesfor subsequent architectural controls, guidelinesand zoning. Adherence to these principles will be reviewedat subsequent approval stages. Proponentswill be required to demonstrate a clear continuity ofdesign and themes from the Secondary Plan stage tosubmissions for Draft Plan of Subdivision or Site PlanApproval.4.1 General Site Planning GuidelinesSite planning is important in establishing the communitycharacter and enhancing its image. Site planningfor new buildings which harmonize with their surroundingsis essential in creating a well defined publicrealm of streets and open spaces as well as a visuallyattractive, functional and comfortable living environment.Proposed plans of subdivision should distribute aconsistent mix of small lot housing, semi-detachedand townhome clusters for a balanced and diversemix of housing and lot types. Block patterning should44achieve the aim of creating ‘pedestrian scaled neighbourhoods’and an interconnected street pattern topromote walkability and clarity of orientation.The following guidelines refer to a pattern of streetsand blocks that foster pedestrian activity and connectivity.Guidelines• The open space system should be used as theframework for subdivision design.• Street layout should respect the natural contoursof the site and minimize grading.• The street layout, block pattern and buildingorientation should enhance connections tothe open space system.• Street and lot layouts should allow ampleviews to open space, schools and civic landmarks.• An interconnected local road network avoidingcul-de-sacs is preferred.• A mix of lot sizes and housing types is encouragedwithin each block for each subdivision.• Lots of 10 – 11.5m width, townhouse lotsand wider lots should be interspersed, reflectingLefroy’s village character of varyinghouse size, lot type and setback.• Moderate block lengths between 170m and250m are preferred to support active livingand ensure a pedestrian friendly scale in thepublic realm.E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• Similar building types should be sited back-tobackwithin the block.• Buildings should address the streetscape oradjacent public spaces.• To preserve consistency in the appearanceof the streetscape, dwellings should be sitedwith due regard for the front yard setbacks ofadjacent dwellings• Main entrances shall face the street and beconnected to the street or driveway by awalkway.• At adjoining dwellings, driveways and garagesshould be a mix of paired and unpairedgroupings wherever possible to create a moreinteresting streetscape.• Driveways for dwellings adjacent open space,public walkways, intersections, transit stopsand non-residential land uses should be locatedas far from the adjacent use as possible.• Driveway slopes between garage and streetare not to exceed municipal standards.• Landscape and site servicing plans are toshow driveway locations and must be approvedby the Town.• All driveway locations are to be coordinatedby the Project Engineer with the Control Architectand Landscape Architect.• The Builder is completely responsible forcoordination of dwelling locations withstreetscape elements that are within thestreet R.O.W., including, but not limited to,street trees, light standards, hydrants, transformersand community mailboxes.4.2 General Built Form GuidelinesNew development within Lefroy is expected to exhibita high standard of architectural design quality. Newbuildings are to be carefully integrated into the existinglocal development context. They shall be designedaccording to their location within the community andrelate to the street hierarchy through appropriate siting,massing, height, articulation, style and detailing.A balanced mix of lot sizes, building types and architecturalstyles will contribute to varied and visually attractivestreetscapes.Well designed building façades are to be orientedtoward street frontages as well as other areas withinthe public realm, such as natural open space, parks,school and stormwater management facilities. At cornerlots, buildings shall address both primary and secondarystreet frontages with facades of equally highdesign quality.4.2.1 Residential Buildings• Ground-related housing shall be designed ata human scale to emphasize the pedestrianorientednature of the community.• Local vernacular architectural influencesshould be studied and reflected in the designof new buildings where appropriate, particularlywhere new development is adjacent toexisting uses.• New buildings should combine the best ofcontemporary and traditional design thinkingto promote a pedestrian-scaled environment.Preserving consistency in the appearance of thestreetscape through due regard to the setbacksJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S45E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINES• Buildings along Primary Roads should have astrong urban presence and enhanced architecturaldesign emphasis including prominentmassing and well articulated built form.• The visual impact of attached garages on thestreetscape should be minimized.• The habitable portion of new dwellings shoulddominate in scale and massing over the garage,contributing to a visually more attractiveand harmonious streetscape rhythm.• All elevations of the building visible fromwithin the public realm shall be equally wellarticulated and detailed.• The presence of projecting elements such asfront porches together with limitations to theprojection of garages is recommended, tostrengthen the interface between the privateand public realms and enhance the pedestrian-friendlycharacter of the streetscape.• Facades facing the street or public areasshould have large, well proportioned areas ofglazing to enhance the streetscape and promotea sense of visual interaction betweendwelling and public realm.• A single or double car garage shall be providedfor each dwelling unit.• The community is expected to have a mix ofgarage types, accessed from the street orfrom a rear lane.• Covered front porches that are large and usableare encouraged on the majority of dwellingswithin a street block.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S• At corner lots, wraparound porches are encouraged.• To encourage the construction of porch features,their encroachments into front and exteriorside yards should be permitted.• Three-storey building massing shall be avoidedon internal local streets within low densityresidential areas.• Dwelling scale, height, massing and roof formshould be compatible with the importance ofthe adjacent street while retaining a humanscale to encourage pedestrian activity.• Large concentrations of stairs at street-facingdwelling entrances should be avoided.• The design of accessory structures shall integratewith the built form of the primary residentialhouses on the same lot through similarmaterials and detailing.4.2.2 Community and Institutional Buildings• Community buildings, such as communitycenter and school, should be sited at strategiclocations within the community.• Buildings should be set close to the street withthe primary façade parallel to the roadway toappropriately address, define and relate tothe adjacent street frontages.• Scale, height, massing and roof form shouldbe compatible with the importance of the adjacentstreet while retaining a human scale toencourage pedestrian activity.46L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SCovered Front porches that are large and usableWrap-around porches at corner lotsE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• Visually stimulating design features shouldterminate a view corridor. This may beachieved through building location, landscapingor architectural treatment.• Main entrances should be oriented to thestreet and serve as focal points for the building.• A variety of building materials, textures andcolours should be provided to add visual interestto the streetscape.• Parking areas should be located away fromthe street and be appropriately screened.• Distinctive roofscapes are encouraged. Thesemay include gables, dormers, and hips orridges set parallel or perpendicular to thestreet.• Buildings should be designed and sited to allowfor pedestrian permeability by avoidinglarge, uninterrupted and impenetrable walls.4.2.3 Commercial and Mixed-Use Area Buildings• Each building shall be individually designedon a site specific basis and have its own distinctidentity.• Plain, unarticulated, box-like building designswill be discouraged. Building elements whichbreak up the mass of the façade and providevisual interest are encouraged.• Appropriate transitions in scale and built formshould be provided for buildings on abuttingproperties. Abrupt changes in building height,scale and massing should be avoided.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S• Corner buildings shall be designed to addressboth street frontages and should be locatedas close as possible to the intersecting streetlines.• Maximum building heights shall conform tothe applicable zoning by-laws.4.3 Guidelines For Residential AreasVariety and diversity within the residential fabric areparamount in developing a visually appealing communityof strong streetscapes as well as the range ofhousing types necessary to sustain a vibrant community.The following guidelines promote the development ofstrong streetscapes, and a high quality of residentialbuilt form with a diverse character.4.3.1 Variety of Housing Types• A variety of residential densities and typesis encouraged within neighborhoods to promotecommunity diversity.• Residential built form will consist of a range ofhouse types including single family, detached,semi-detached and townhouse dwellings.• Within low density residential areas of allneighbourhoods, diversity in lot widths anddwelling types is encouraged. The predominanceof any one dwelling type or lot widthwithin neighborhood blocks is discouraged• To promote diversity of residential development,varied lot configurations should be introduced.47Main entrances should be oriented to the street.Example of distinctive roofscapesBuilding elements break up the mass of thefaçade and provide visual interestExample of a detached dwellingE N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINES• Lot types and housing within individualstreetscapes should be arranged to facilitatesmooth transitions between dwellings andlots of different types. Streetscape developmentshall be typified by gradual transitionsof dwelling height, setback, scale and massing.Abrupt changes in massing of adjacentstructures and/or lot widths are to be avoided.• In specific locations, such as at village squaresor at the termination of key vistas, a formalrepetitive street façade may be desired. Insuch instances, more uniform housing typesmay be appropriate.• At key areas in the plan, such as KillarneyBeach Road and County Road 39, innovativehousing forms and housing types should beconsidered that support mixed-use developmentand also convey the image of the development.• To ensure streetscape variety with alternativesin façade treatment shall be developed,representing differences in built form massing,roof lines and architectural style.4.3.2 Building SetbacksBuilding setbacks and lot provisions are proposed asa general guide to define the visual character of thestreetscape.4.3.2.1 Front Yard SetbacksElements of high quality streetscapes that give asense of intimacy or pedestrian scale include treesand landscaping, sidewalks (where appropriate), lightstandards and building façades. Streetscapes withdwelling facades located reasonably close to the sidewalkprovide a sense of enclosure to the public realmof the street and promote a pedestrian-friendly senseof scale.• The front yard setback defines the minimumrequired distance between the front lot lineand the principal façade of the dwelling.• Porches, steps, window projections and frontyard landscaping are permitted within thesetback.• To create a well-defined and intimatestreetscape, dwellings should be sited closeto the front lot line. As a general guide, frontyard setbacks are proposed as follows:• The main building face shall be set back fromthe front lot line. Refer to the Zoning By-Lawsfor exact set back dimensions.• The garage shall be set back a minimum of6.0 metres from the front lot line.• Projections into the front yard setback, for elementssuch as porches, entrance canopies,entrance steps, and bay windows are encouraged,as they contribute to the visual diversityof the streetscape.• For porches, projections up to 1.8 metres areto be permitted and for bay window projectionsup to 1.0 metre.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SMixed use dwellings• Porch steps may encroach further than theporch, but in no case shall they be closer than1.0 metre from the front lot line. Dwellings with front yard setbacksJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S48E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• At locations such as wider, primary streets,it may be desirable to locate dwellings withfront yard setbacks that exceed the minimum.• For streetscapes with higher or denser dwellingtypes, front yard setbacks should be establishedthat are in proportion to the buildingmass.• Variations in front yard setbacks are encouraged,to enable the design of specific housegroupings which respond to focal points orviews. Such setback variations shall occuronly in housing groupings of at least fourunits, and with gradual transitions of setbackfrom grouping to grouping.• Variations in setback greater than 1.5m betweenadjoining lots are to be avoided, unlessstreet or topographic conditions are exceptional.• Building setbacks at intersections and sighttriangles should be minimal to encouragespatial closure of the streetscape.• Development in existing neighbourhoodsand/or existing streets should have regardfor setbacks and built form of adjacent existingdevelopment.4.3.2.2 Side Yard SetbacksThe side yard setback on at least one side of a dwellingshould allow for ease of access, drainage, servicingrequirements and variations in grading requirements.As a general guide, side yard setbacks are proposedas follows:• For single family dwellings :1.2m on at leastone side of the dwelling and 0.6m for the opposingside. At corner lots the side yard setbackshall equal the front yard setback.• At pedestrian links : a minimum of 3.0m isproposed.• For semi-detached dwellings : 1.2m and thesame provisions as above for corner and pedestrianlink conditions.• For multiple family townhouse dwellings:1.5m for the side yard of the end conditionand the same provisions as above for cornerand pedestrian link conditions.• For lot widths less than 12.5 metres : side yardsetbacks for interior lots shall be a minimumof 1.2 metres on one side, and 0.6 metres onthe other side of the dwelling.• For lot widths 12.5 metres and greater : sideyard setbacks for interior lots shall be a minimumof 1.2 metres on both sides of the dwelling.• Where lot drainage occurs from rear yards tothe front of lots, lotting plans will be requiredto provide adjacent 1.2 metre side yard setbacks,creating a 2.4 metre separation betweendwellings to facilitate proper gradingfor back-to-front drainage.• The design of sub-divisions and neighbourhoodsshall accommodate these detailed provisionswhich will be required at later designstages.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S49E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• At corner lots, the exterior side yard setbackshall be a minimum of 4.2 metres to the buildingface to accommodate porch projections orwrap-around porches in the side yard.• At corner lots, when a garage faces the exteriorside lot line, the setback to the garageface shall be a minimum of 6.0 metres.• Where a rear-yard garage is accessed by adriveway, the side yard setback shall be aminimum of 3.0 metres.• At pedestrian links and public open space,side yard setbacks should be increased to promotemore generous landscaping adjacent tothe public realm and to improve buffering ofthe dwelling from the public space.• For lots adjacent to pedestrian links and publicopen space, side yard setbacks shall be 3.0metres to the building face. Porches or wraparoundporches on the exposed building faceare permitted to project a maximum of 1.8metres into this 3.0 metre setback.• Side yard setbacks shall be configured to encouragespecific building forms that improvethe streetscape, such as detached and semidetachedresidential dwellings with garagesin rear yard locations or multiple attacheddwellings with parking at the rear.4.3.2.3 Rear Yard SetbacksRear yard setbacks establish minimum distances forcomfortable relationships between private openspace and built form on a given property, and betweenneighbouring properties with regards to spatialenclosure, privacy, and sunlight.While the actual rear yard setbacks may vary widelydepending on housing and lot types, an appropriatescale of private open space relative to building massshould be maintained.As a general guide, rear yard setbacks are proposedas follows:• For lots accessed by a driveway, the rear yardsetback shall be a minimum of 7.5 metres.• Where garages are located within rear yards,a 7.5 metre setback shall be maintained betweenthe garage and any portion of the rearfacade of the dwelling.• For lots with a depth of less than 28m, a minimumrear yard setback of 7.0m is proposed.• For lots with a depth greater than 28m, aminimum rear yard setback of 8.0m is proposed.4.3.3 Lot AreaLot areas should suit the size of dwelling for whichthey are intended, to ensure that rear yards and frontyards are generous enough to provide comfortable,usable outdoor spaces and a sense of privacy. For allminimum lot areas refer to the Zoning By-Laws4.3.4 Garage Placement Alternatives and DrivewayDesignThe primary architectural elements of dwellings, suchas entrances, porches and windows, together withlandscaping, should remain the distinguishing componentsof the streetscape and not be diminished bythe presence of the garage. The impact of garages anddriveways on the streetscape environment should beminimized.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S50E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• A variety of garage types and locations shouldbe used to contribute to the diversity of dwellingdesign. Options include garage at dwellingfront, garage to the dwelling rear, garageat the rear lot line, and garage for corner lots.In all cases, the design of the garage is to beintegrated with the design of the dwelling.• Garage widths shall be balanced within thelot width and proportions of the dwellingthey serve. To avert negative impacts on thestreetscape, large garages on narrow lots areto be avoided.4.3.4.1 Attached Garages• Where garages are attached to the dwelling,their massing shall be integrated and preferablyfully within the mass of the dwelling unit.• Garages that are located at the front ofdwellings should be recessed from the mainbuilding face. Dwellings with recessed garagesshould comprise the majority of attachedgarage units in a neighbourhood.• Within any draft plan, projecting garagesmay be permitted for up to a third of all singledetached dwellings. The projection of the garageshall relate to the scale of the adjacentfront porch roof. The maximum garage projectionshall be 1.0 metres beyond the mainfront wall of the dwelling.• Houses with projecting garages, a porch orentry canopy is strongly encouraged. In nocase shall the garage project beyond the frontporch.• The garage minimum front lot setback of6.0m shall be maintained.• Garages that are attached but not containedwithin the mass of the dwelling, shall haveroof design that integrates visually with thedesign of the dwelling.• On lots 15.0 metres and greater, projectinggarages will not be permitted.• Side-facing garages are generally discouragedbecause of the large projection of thegarage beyond the main building façade.• Where garages are attached to the dwelling,a minimum width shall be maintained for theremaining portion of the dwelling that ensureslivable room dimensions. Garage widthprovisions in the following sections are intendedto ensure front room dimensions thatare habitable and proportional to the housesize.4.3.4.2 Lot Widths Related to Attached GaragesDwellings with well-scaled entrances and habitableroom widths with front windows at the main facadecharacterize streetscapes with a pedestrian scale andintimate character.To achieve these kinds of high quality streetscapes,the widths of attached garages shall relate to theoverall house frontage and be balanced within theproportions of the dwelling façade and the lot width.Large garages on narrow lots are to be avoided. In allcases, the driveway width shall not exceed the exteriorwidth of the garage.As a general guide, the following garage widths areproposed in relation to the various lot width categories:Attached garages to be integrated with the mass ofthe dwelling unitJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S51E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESSingle-Detached Dwelling LotsL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S10 ≤ LOTS < 11.5m 11.5 ≤ LOTS < 12.5m• For single detached lots with a width greaterthan or equal to 10.0 metres and less than11.5 metres, garages shall be sized for one carwith room for storage. The maximum interiorgarage width shall be 5.0 metres, with a maximumdoor width of 4.6 metres. The drivewaywidth shall be permitted to accommodate twocars. (Refer to Fig.4.0a)7.0m (min) 7.0m (min)Rear yardSetbackRear yardSetback7.0m (min) 7.0m (min)• For single detached lots with a width greaterthan or equal to 11.5 metres and less than12.5 metres, garages shall be sized for twocars. The maximum interior garage widthshall be 5.4 metres, with a maximum, cumulativegarage door width of 5.0 metres. (Referto Fig.4.0a)• For single detached lots with a width greaterthan or equal to 12.5 metres and less than14.3 metres, garages shall be sized for twocars. The maximum interior garage widthshall be 6.0 metres, with a maximum, cumulativegarage door width of 5.5 metres. (Referto Fig.4.0b)• For single detached lots with a width greaterthan or equal to 14.3 metres, garages shall besized for two or more cars. The garage andgarage door widths shall be in proportion tothe house and the width of the garage shouldnot exceed 50% of the width of the housefrontage. (Refer to Fig.4.0b)Side yardsetbackSide 0.6m yard (min)setback0.6m (min)Front yardSetbackFront yardSetback4.5m (min) 4.5m (min)6.0m (min) 6.0m (min)5.0m (max)5.0m (max)4.6m (max)4.6m (max)Side yardsetbackSide 1.2m yard (min)setback1.2mSingle(min)CarGarageSingle (Attached) CarGarage(Attached)InteriorGarage WidthInteriorGarage WidthGarage DoorWidthGarage DoorWidth Front yardSetback toFront GarageyardSetback toGarageSide yardSetback(0.6m Side min) yardSetback(0.6m min)GarageProjectionfrom Building GarageProjection Facefrom 1.0m Building (max)Face1.0m (max)PUBLIC SIDEWALKPUBLIC SIDEWALK6.0m (min) 6.0m (min)5.4m (max)5.4m (max)5.0m (max)5.0m (max)Side yardSetbackSide (1.2m yard min)Setback(1.2m min)Two Car Garage(Projecting)Two Car Garage(Projecting)InteriorGarage WidthInteriorGarage WidthGarage DoorWidthGarageFront yardDoorWidthSetback toFront GarageyardSetback toGarage• For garages wider than 6.1m, individual garagedoors shall be implemented into the designof the garage.GARAGE VEHICULAR PATH PEDESTRIAN PATH LOT LINEJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R SGARAGE VEHICULAR PATH PEDESTRIAN PATH LOT LINEFIG 4.0a: ATTACHED GARAGES FOR DETACHED DWELLING UNITS52E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S12.5 ≤ LOTS < 14.3m LOTS ≥ 14.3Rear yardSetback7.0m (min)7.0m (max)Rear yardSetback7.0m (min)Rear yardSetback7.0m (min)Side yardsetback Side yard0.6m (min) Setback(1.2m min)Side yardsetback1.2m (min)Side yardSetbackSide yard(0.6m min)Setback1.2m min)Side yardSetback(1.2m min)Two or MoreCar Garage(Attached)4.5m (min)Front yardSetbackFront yardSetback4.5m (max) 6.0m (min)5.0m (max)4.6m (max)Single CarGarage(Attached)InteriorGarage Width6.0m (max)5.5m Garage (max) DoorWidthFront yardSetback toGarage6.0m (min)Two CarGarage(Attached)GarageInterior ProjectionGarage Width from BuildingFace1.0m (max)Garage DoorWidthFront yardSetback toGaragePUBLIC SIDEWALKSide yardSetback(1.2m min)6.0m (min)5.4m (max)5.0m (max)Front yardSetback4.5m (min)Two Car Garage(Projecting)InteriorGarage WidthGarage DoorWidthFront yardSetback toGarage6.5m (max)Side yardSetback(1.2m min)Garage Width(50% ofDwelling UnitWidth max)DrivewayWidth fromStreet Edge tillApproachesGaragePUBLIC SIDEWALKPUBLIC SIDEWALKGARAGE VEHICULAR PATH PEDESTRIAN PATH LOT LINEFIG 4.0b:GARAGEATTACHED VEHICULAR GARAGES PATH PEDESTRIAN PATH LOT LINEFOR DETACHED DWELLING UNITSJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S53E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SSemi-Detached and Townhouse Lots• In order to achieve a balance between dwellingentry and the width of the garage, thedwelling widths for semi-detached and townhouseunits should be a minimum of 6.0 metres.7.0m (min)• For semi-detached lots of widths grater than8.55m, garages shall be sized for one car. Themaximum garage door width shall be 4.0 metres.Interior garage widths are encouragedto be a maximum of 4.3 metres. (Refer toFig.4.1)• For townhouse units, garages shall be sizedSetback for one car. The maximum garage door widthshall be 3.7 metres. (Refer to Fig.4.1)Rear yard7.0m (min)Side yardsetback0.6m (min)Rear yardSetbackSide yard InteriorLot Setback(1.2m min)4.5m (min)Front Interior yard GarageSetbackWidthSingle CarGarageGarage DoorWidthSEMI DETACHEDINTERIOR LOTPUBLIC SIDEWALK6.0m (min)7.0m (min)5.0m (max)4.6m (max)4.3m (max)4.3m (max)4.0m (max)4.0m (max)6.0m (min)4.2m (min)Front YardSetback to GarageSide yardsetbackSEMI DETACHED 1.2m (min)CORNER LOTSingle CarGarage(Attached)InteriorGarage WidthGarage DoorWidthInteriorFront yardGarageSetback toWidthGarageGarage DoorWidthFront yardSetbackPUBLIC SIDEWALKSide yardSetback(0.6m min)Side yard ExteriorLot SetbackGarage(4.2mProjectionmin)from BuildingFace1.0m (max)PUBLIC SIDEWALKRear yardSetbackSide yardInteriorLot Setback(1.2m min)6.0m (min)Single CarGarageFront yardSetback5.4m (max)Semi-detached dwelling units are sized for single car garagesTOWNHOUSE(1.2m min)INTERIOR LOTAT END OF TOWNHOUSE TOWNHOUSE TOWNHOUSEBLOCK INTERIOR LOT INTERIOR LOT CORNER LOT5.0m (max)4.2m (min)7.0m (min)6.0m (min)Side yardSetbackTwo Car Garage(Projecting)InteriorGarage WidthGarage DoorWidthFront yardSetback toGaragePUBLIC SIDEWALKFront YardSetback to Garage3.7m (min)Garage DoorWidthPUBLIC SIDEWALKSide yard ExteriorLot Setback(4.2m min)GARAGE VEHICULAR PATH PEDESTRIAN PATH LOT LINEFIG 4.1: SEMI-DETACHED AND TOWNHOUSE LOT GARAGESGARAGE VEHICULAR PATH PEDESTRIAN PATH LOT LINEJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S54E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINES4.3.4.3 Rear Yard GaragesSite planning that promotes detached garages in rearyard locations, or attached garages at the rear wallof the house is encouraged as an alternate means ofminimizing garage impact on the streetscape.• The use of rear yard garages on primarystreets is recommended to reinforce the qualityof the streetscape and image of the community.• Rear yard garages that are detached andlocated at the side lot line setback are preferredover garages that are attached to therear wall of the dwelling.• Rear garages shall be set back from the sidelot lines by 0.0 metres. The setback at rearlots shall be 0.6m. Where the garage is accessedby a lane, the setback shall be a minimumof 1.0 metres. (Refer to Fig.4.2)• The pairing of adjacent rear yard garages forneighbouring properties at their common lotline is encouraged.• Where a lot with a rear yard garage has awidth of 10.4 metres or more, the dwellingshall be located no closer than 3.5 metres toone of the side lot lines. (Refer to Fig.4.2)• For detached garages located at rear yards,the materials and architectural detailing ofthe garage shall be compatible with those ofthe dwelling to ensure integration of buildingdesign on the lot.• Under specific conditions and for particularlocations such as corner lots, the design ofdetached rear yard garages with habitablespace above them for supplementary units orwork spaces is encouraged. Setbacks for suchgarages will be reviewed on a case-by-casebasis.• At particular locations such as village squares,primary streets or neighbourhood entry areas,the use of rear yard garages with lanewayaccess may be advantageous to promotea more attractive streetscape, unimpeded bygarages.PUBLIC SIDEWALKMaximum SingleLane withLots < 10.4m1.0m (min) at lanes0.6m (min)7.5m (min)3.5m (min)Rear YardSetbackPairing ofAdjacent RearYard GaragesSetback fromGarage toDwelling UnitGARAGE VEHICULAR PATH PEDESTRIAN PATH LOT LINE4.5m (min)Side yard Setback(0.6m min)Front yardSetbackMinimum Dwelling UnitSetback with Lots > 10.4mFIG 4.2: REAR YARD DETACHED GARAGES FORDETACHED DWELLING UNITSL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SMaterials and detailing of detached rear yard garagesto comply with dwelling unitHabitable spaces above garages may be permittedin some casesJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S55E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• Laneway garages may be attached to one anotheron one side; for townhouse units, theymay be attached on both sides.• At laneways, the garage face shall be setback from the pavement edge of the lane farenough to facilitate snow clearance.• The preferred location for detached garagesat rear yards is at the side lot line. Where garageaccess is from the street, the drivewaywidth beside the dwelling should be no morethan a single narrow lane width to reduce theimpact on the lot design and streetscape.• To encourage greater numbers of rear yardgarages, their area should be exempted fromcalculations of maximum lot coverage. Thisexemption should be included in the implementationzoning by-law.4.3.4.4 DrivewaysAs the presence of driveways is strongly visible in therhythm of the streetscape, the frequency and widthof curb cuts for driveways should be kept to a minimum.• In general, driveway widths shall be no widerthan the garages they serve, with an allowanceof 0.2 metres on both sides as per theZoning By-Laws.• The grouping of driveways in pairs withlandscaping strips as dividers is encouragedwhere possible, to reduce the frequency ofdriveway cuts at the curb.• Notwithstanding the above point, a varietyof paired driveways and unpaired drivewaysis encouraged.• For lots narrower than 10.0 metres, paireddriveways without landscape dividing stripsmay be considered.• Where residential lots abut open space or pedestrianlinks, their driveways should be locatedon the opposite side of the lot, farthestfrom the open space.• The width of driveways accessing rear yardgarages shall be kept to a single lane widthuntil the driveway nears the garage door.• On lots 14.3 metres wide and greater, houseswith attached garages that accommodatemore than two cars shall have a maximumdriveway width of 6.5 metres from the streetedge until the driveway nears the garagedoor.• On corner lots at primary streets, garagesand their access driveways shall be locatedon the narrower local street.• At cul-de-sac locations, lots and drivewaysshould be planned to ensure that drivewaysdo not overlap. Landscaped strips must separateeach driveway at the curb.• At corner locations, the driveway shall be locatedat the front of the lot and the entranceon the flank of the lot. The driveways on thelots adjacent to corner lots shall be situatedon the side farthest from the corner lot, toavoid the pairing of driveways close to thestreet corner.For large lots, driveway shall be not greater than6.5m at the street edgeLandscaping strips as a divider between groupeddrivewaysUnpaired driveways are encouraged for wider lotsJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S56E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S4.3.5 Street Facade DevelopmentResidential building form should address thestreetscape to promote social interaction on thestreet, safety, and a sense of human scale. The followingguidelines encourage creating a rich and variedstreetscape environment to achieve these goals.4.3.5.1 Street Address• The main elevations of dwellings shall addressthe lot frontage through the articulationof a number of elements including: mainentrances and porticoes, porches and stairs,windows and bay windows, terraces and balconies.These elements convey the sense ofhouses with “eyes on the street”, and promotea pedestrian friendly streetscape.4.3.5.2 Entrance Architecture• Residential elevation design should accentuatethe importance of main entrances. Attentionshall be given to the development ofarchitectural detail at the main entrances orporticoes of dwellings to establish a visuallypleasing rhythm for the streetscape elevation.• Main entrances should be emphasizedthrough the addition of porches as a meansof creating well proportioned and pedestrianscaled main elevations. The development ofproportions and detailing of porches and entranceelements should be integrated withthe architecture of the dwelling as a whole.• Front porches and porticoes encourage socialactivity between neighbouring dwellings andwith the public realm at the street. Their designis encouraged to provide outdoor seating,shade and protection from rain. A minimumdepth of 1.5m is recommended.• Portico roofs shall generally be supported ona continuous frieze resting on columns at theouter edges and columns, piers or brackets atthe building face.• The front entry should be sufficiently abovesurrounding grade to require no more thana few steps up, contributing to an attractiveand gracious sense of entry.• Large numbers of steps up to the front entryare to be avoided.• Where porch railings are required, they shallbe of a design appropriate to the style of thedwelling, with pickets between top and bottomrails, of painted wood or aluminum;• On elevations visible from the public realm,pressure-treated wood railings are prohibited.• Where entry steps require more than fourrisers, the steps shall be of poured concrete,with exposed sides finished to match thefront façade of the dwelling.4.3.5.3 Relationship to Grade• The relationship of the dwelling to gradeis critical to the sense of entry and scale ofdwellings in the streetscape. Relationshipsare preferred where the main floor is elevated,but within 1.0 metre of grade, resultingin an appropriate scale of entrance stair andporch relative to the level of the sidewalk.• For on-street dwellings such as townhouses,in which the main floor may be located sub-Main elevations of dwellings addressing the streetMain entrances emphasized though the addition ofporches.Entrance architecture accentuates the streetscapeJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S57E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESstantially above grade, exterior stairs to themain entrance should be limited to climbingapproximately 1.5 metres above grade. Theremaining stairs to the first level should beincorporated within the dwelling.• Dwellings with similar relationships to gradeshould occur on both sides of the street. Thisbalance contributes to a unified, well-definedstreetscape.• Innovative forms of stacked townhousing orapartments with entrances for upper units ator near the street level are encouraged.• Exposed concrete foundations that are visiblefrom the street should in general belimited to a maximum of 300 mm in heightabove grade. Foundations that extend abovethis height must be clad in building materialscomplementary to the materials of the dwelling.• Proposed final grading and existing site gradingelevations should be coordinated withdwelling foundation design and constructionto minimize the exposure of more than 200mm of foundation walls above grade.• Finished wall materials and foundations shallbe stepped at sloping finished grades so themaximum distance between the bottom edgeof the wall material and grade does not generallyexceed 200 mm. Areas of concern includesides of porticos, projecting garages,front and flanking dwelling elevations.4.3.5.4 Windows• The design, placement and size of glazedareas is critical to the achievement of architecturallywell scaled street elevations. Careshall be taken in the proportions and detailingof windows.• At street-facing facades, windows should belarge and well proportioned, to suit the architecturalstyle of the dwelling and enhance itsappearance.• All rectangular or square windows on elevationsexposed to the public realm will bedouble glazed casement or vertical slidersin thermally broken frames; other windowshapes should not occur more than once perelevation and may be fixed lites with doubleglazing in thermally broken frames.• Less exposed elevations may have doubleglazed sliders in thermally broken frames.• Sills and lintels should be consistent with thearchitectural style of the dwelling.• Where shutters occur, they should be pairedto either side of the window and the widthof each should be half the width of the aperture.4.3.5.5 Projecting Elements• At the principal facades of dwellings, projectingelements such as cornices, bay windowsand chimneys are encouraged to provide visualinterest and reinforce residential scalein the built form of the streetscape. Otherprojecting elements include porches and porticoes,balconies and roof eaves.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SInnovative townhouse forms to be encouraged withmain entrances directly from the streetBay windows and porches provide a visual interest tothe main facadeJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S58E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• Balconies and porches may project up to 1.5metres from the main building face into thefront yard setback. Bay windows may projectup to 1.0 metre. When these projections aregrade-related, they may include foundationelements.• Bay window projections should be scaled tothe proportions of the building from whichthey project. Single or double storey heightsmay be appropriate.• Bay window projections may incorporatestraight or angled side-wall projections andmay occur at either the ground floor or upperstoreys.• Where upper storey balconies occur, theymay be covered or uncovered.• At corner units, projecting elements such aswrap around porches may project a maximumof 1.5 metres beyond the main building.Other projections, such as bay windows, arealso encouraged along flankage elevations.• Dwelling design should not include flat buildingfaces devoid of projecting elements.4.3.5.6 Roof Forms• Roofs forms play a major part in defining thearchitecture of the streetscape. In the designof housing types within a given streetscape, avariety of roof forms is encouraged.• Variations in roof type, massing, pitch, orientationof ridges and use of dormers shall all beconsidered in the determination of roof formsduring the detailed design stages.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S• Flat main roofs are not allowed.• Attention shall be paid to the relationshipsof adjacent roof forms within the design of astreetscape.• Appropriate transitions in roof form shall bedesigned between adjacent dwellings of differentmassing or architectural style.• Service elements such as roof vents, plumbingstacks, and gas flues should be located atthe rear slope of the roof and prefinished orpainted to match the roof colour.4.3.6 Dwellings at Focal LocationsWithin neighbourhoods, certain lots will possessgreater significance in the streetscape by virtue oftheir location. These include focal, or terminus locationsat intersections, adjacency to public parks, openspace or entry gateways, giving such lots heightenedpublic exposure and prominence. This prominence isto be addressed by special design considerations.For Lefroy, the focal or priority locations include thefollowing:• Corner lots, and corner dwellings at entrystreets.• Dwellings abutting open space & pedestrianlinks.• Dwellings at “T” intersections.• At these locations, dwelling, porch or projectingelement foundations of exposed concreteshall be avoided. Foundations shall be clad inbuilding materials other than concrete thatare complementary to the materials of thedwelling facade.594.3.6.1 Dwellings at Corner Lots• Dwelling design at corner lots should beenhanced to reflect their importance andheightened visibility from two streets.• The façade design, proportions, materialsand details of the flank elevations of thedwelling and garage should be equivalent tothe principal street façade.• The main entrance to the dwelling shouldbe located on the long elevation facing theflanking street to avoid exposed blank facades.• At primary street corner locations, dwellingsshould have their main entrance on the longelevation, facing the primary street. The garagesof these dwellings should be located atthe short elevation facing the local street.• Architectural features that provide emphasisto the corner of the structure itself are encouraged.These elements include cornerbay windows, higher architectural elementsor higher roof elements at the corner, andwrap around porches.• Where rear yard garages accessed by lanewaysoccur at corner lots, the provision ofhabitable space above the garage is encouraged,and the design of such structuresshould include special consideration to theirentrance, window and dormer elements.• At corner lots for single detached dwellings,the exterior side yard setback shall be aminimum of 4.2 metres to the building faceto accommodate porch projections or wraparoundporches in the side yard.E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINES• Other projecting elements such as bay windowsare also encouraged.• For townhouses and semi-detached dwellings,corner lots should be a minimum of 9.0metres wide. This accommodates a minimumunit width of 6.0 metres and a 3.0 metre sideyard setback at the corner. Wrap-aroundporches, as well as other projecting elements,are permitted to encroach 1.8 metres into thissetback.4.3.6.2 Dwellings at “T” IntersectionsWhere streets within neighbourhoods form “T” intersections,the lots facing the terminating street actas focal elements that end the view. Care should betaken in their design to achieve a high quality of streetfacing facade and landscaping.• Entrance, porch and bay window elementsshould be the focal elements in the axialview. Where lotting division allows, thedriveway and garage of dwellings in theselocations shall be kept to the periphery of theaxial view corridor.• Consideration should be given to increasingthe front yard setback in these locations toallow additional landscaping to enhance visualinterest, while providing additional privacyto the dwelling.• Reverse frontage dwellings are discouragedat these locations as the axial nature of T-intersectionsrequires a more attractive facadeas terminus to a view.4.3.6.3 Dwellings Abutting Open Space & PedestrianLinksOpen space provides key focal points within the community.Dwellings adjacent to open space have morefacades exposed to public view than mid-block dwellingsand therefore shall receive a high level of designcontrol.• Where dwellings are located adjacent pointsof access to open space, their siting and articulationshall reinforce the sense of entry, frameviews and provide visual connections to theopen space.• Housing located adjacent to parks, open spaceand pedestrian links possess heightened visibilitysimilar to housing at corner lot locations.In these locations, all dwelling facadesexposed to the public realm shall be of equalquality with respect to architectural materials,amount and proportions of openings, and attentionto detail.• The design of dwellings at these lot locationsshould incorporate features that provide emphasisto the corner of the structure and itsside elevation, such as corner bay windows,wrap around porches, and roof elements atthe corner.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SDwelling at corner lotsHigh level of design control is required for dwellingsabutting open spacesJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S60E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINES4.4 Guidelines For Commercial andMixed Use AreasThe Lefroy community has two commercial /mixeduse areas : Killarney Beach Road main street districtand the corner of Killarney Beach Road and CountyRoad 39. Separate guidelines are provided for each,according to their respective design character.4.4.1 Killarney Beach Road ‘Main Street’The Killarney Beach Road commercial area is intendedto be the historical central core area or mainstreet. (Refer to Fig. 4.2) As such it should incorporatethe local heritage buildings and build on their image.The area will be pedestrian-oriented with grade-relatedretail or a mix of retail, service, community orinstitutional uses and residential or commercial usesabove. Built form in this area will be low-rise, with amaximum of four storeys and have street-orientedbuilding entries located close to the streetscape zoneto reinforce the street edge. Building character shouldrelate to the existing heritage structures, and thescale, style, form, proportion, materials and details ofnew structures will strengthen the retail streetscape.Building service areas and on-site parking should belocated at the rear. Site design will minimize the visualimpact of parking areas from the street and providepedestrian connections from main entries to parkingand public sidewalks.4.4.1.1 Site Planning• Buildings should be retail/commercial or residentialmixed-use, with retail, institutional,or community commercial uses generally atgrade.• Buildings should have minimum setbacksto reinforce the streetscape and pedestrianzone.• Masterplanning of both street-related andself-contained commercial areas shouldprovide for convenient and safe pedestrianmovement to the site and within it.• Buildings should be located to address thestreetscape, particularly at corner locations.• Principal entrances should be oriented tothe street with walkway connections to sidewalksand to on-site parking.• Where Main Street properties abut residentialproperties, provide adequate screening inthe form of landscaping and fencing to bufferthe impact of mixed use activity from theresidential lots.• There should be frequent pedestrian connectionsto the block.4.4.1.2 Built Form• Building height should be no more than fourstoreys.• Buildings above three storeys in height shouldstep back from the building front wall.• Commercial/mixed use buildings shall have atransition in height adjacent Residential lowriseareas.• Buildings located on corner lots should haveequivalent levels of design and detail on bothstreet facades.• Building design and detail should focus oninviting shopfronts, attractive signage andstreet furniture to reinforce the pedestrianorientedstreetscape.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SKillarney Beach Road to be developed as a villagemain streetExamples of built form in commercial and mixed useareasJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S61E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINESBELLE AIRE BEACH ROADReid Av.Spooners Rd.Spruce Rd.Balsam Rd.Temple Av.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SMaple Rd.FIG 4.3: COMMERCIALAREASGO Rail CorridorSquire St.Willow St.Cedar Av.Poplar Av.Brich Av.Alder Av..Chapman St.Ewart St.Claver Av.COUNTY ROAD 39Corner Av.Gilmore Av.Carson Av.Ferrier Av.Walter St.Cumberland St.Cameron St.Emily St.Wisker Av.Isabella St.Arnold St.Robinson St.KILLARNEY BEACH ROADLorne Av.Ewart St.Elizabeth Av.Barry Av.Killarney BeachLake SimcoeExistingSchoolChurch Dr.Stoney PointJohn St.LEGENDExisting Agricultural LandPine Av.Harbour St.NeighbourhoodCommercial / Mixed UseCore Commercial AreaJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S62E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINES• Preservation and upgrading of existing heritagebuildings with respect to exterior appearance,structural condition and landscapingis encouraged.• New building form, proportions, materialsand details should relate closely to the existinglocal heritage buildings.• Visually appealing buildings with interestingfacades and the creative use of materials, colour,form and texture are encouraged.• Buildings should use a variety of materialson their facades; building forms, proportions,materials or details should reinforce the retailstreetscape.• Primary windows and signage should be orientedto the street.• Projecting architectural elements such as baywindows or canopies providing visual interestto the streetscape are encouraged.• For buildings located on corner lots, bothstreet facing facades should have equivalenthigh quality design and detailing.• Roof-top equipment should be screened to reducevisibility and noise impact.4.4.1.3 Service Areas• Service areas should be located at the rear ofbuildings.• Service and loading areas should be designedto minimize their visual and acoustic impactson the surrounding area.• For self-contained commercial sites, loadingareas should be located to minimize visibilityfrom the street or be screened by a combinationof landscape features such as planting,berms or compatible fencing.• Where loading areas occur in prominent locationson self-contained sites due to site planningconstraints, they shall be screened withintegrated architectural elements designed tobe compatible with the building.• For those street-related commercial developmentshaving no alternative other than servicingfrom the street, loading doors occurringat the street facade should be recessedfrom the rest of the building face to reducetheir impact on the streetscape.• Outdoor storage of goods is to be avoided.4.4.1.4 Parking• Parking areas should be located on the lot internallyand have minimum visibility from thestreet; screening may include fencing, landscapingand berms.• Where parking on private property abuts thestreet, landscaped screening shall create acontinuous street edge along the commercialfrontage.• Buffer landscaping should include plantings,colonnades, low walls and/or dense hedges.• Parking at internal side-yard and rear-yardlocations is encouraged to reduce the visualimpact of parking from the street. Front-yardparking should be limited to visitors only,where possible.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SInternal parking lots with minimum visibility fromthe streetLayout of internal parking lot with little visibilityfrom the street and the use of landscaping as abufferJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S63E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINES• Parking areas should have painted parkingspaces; the scale of large parking areas shallbe moderated by the use of paving materials.• Parking areas should have painted parkingspaces; the scale of large parking areas shallbe moderated by the use of paving materialsother than asphalt.4.4.2 Killarney Beach Road and County Road 39This area will have low rise, street related buildingsfacing both streets, with retail at grade and residentialor live/work above. (Refer to Fig.4.2) Parking will beinternal with some lay-by parking at the street. Higherdensity residential is located to the north, separatedby a landscape buffer.4.4.2.1 Site Planning• Buildings should be located to address thestreetscape.• Both County Road 39 and Killarney BeachRoad will have street-facing buildings.• Buildings should be low rise, two storeys withretail at grade and residential or live/workabove.• Main entrances should be oriented to thestreet, with walkway connections to localsidewalks and to on-site parking.4.4.2.2 Built Form• Buildings should be visually appealing, withwell designed facades and attractive materialsand finishes.• Exterior material or colours should not presenta jarring contrast within the same buildingor within the streetscape.• Primary windows and signage should be orientedto the street.• Building form, proportion materials and detailsshould reinforce the streetscape.• Roof-top equipment should be screened to reducevisibility and noise impacts.4.4.2.3 Service Areas• Service areas should be located at the rear ofbuildings.• Service and loading areas should be designedto minimize their visual and acoustic impactson the surrounding area.• Loading areas should be located to minimizevisibility from the street or be screened by acombination of features such as planting,berms or compatible fencing.• Parking areas will be internal with minimumvisibility from the street; screening may includefencing and landscaping.• Outdoor storage of goods is to be avoided.4.4.2.4 Parking• Parking areas should be located internallyand have minimum visibility from the street;screening may include fencing, landscapingand berms.• Parking at internal side-yard and rear-yardlocations is encouraged to reduce the visualimpact of parking from the street. Front-yardparking should be limited.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• Where parking on private property abuts thestreet, landscaped screening shall create acontinuous street edge along the commercialfrontage.• Buffer landscaping should include plantings,colonnades, low walls and/or dense hedges.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S64E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011SITE PLANNING AND BUILT FORM GUIDELINES4.5 Guidelines For Community andInstitutional FacilitiesThe future development of community and institutionalfacilities should recognize their civic importancewith a view to reinforce their focal significancein the community.4.5.1 Site Planning• Community institutional sites should be at focallocations, such as intersections of primarystreets.• Visibility to these buildings should be maintainedfrom the primary streetscapes to ensuretheir landmark status in the neighbourhoodand in the overall framework of theplan.• The location and site planning of institutionalfacilities shall reinforce the continuity of theopen space network within the entire communityplan. Links to major pedestrian routeswithin primary streetscapes, and to park areasand natural open space will ensure thiscontinuity.4.5.2 Site Access• The major entrances of schools and other institutionalsites shall face the street.• Landscape development of these sites shouldemphasize the pedestrian connections frommajor entrances to the streetscape.4.5.3 Building Setbacks• Setbacks for institutional facilities shallhave regard for the setbacks of adjacentstreetscapes. To maximize the potential fortheir location within view corridors from surroundingneighbourhoods, schools and communityfacility buildings are encouraged to belocated close to the street line.4.5.4 Built Form• Development of the built form of institutionaland community facilities should utilize buildingfeatures that reinforce their landmarkstatus. Architectural elements such as verticalprojections, bay windows, large glazedareas, prominent entrance portals, canopies,and roof forms should be used to create significantidentity for these structures withinthe community.• The design of community institutions shallrespond to the context of important streetviews and vistas from the surrounding area.• The importance of building entries shall beemphasized in their elevation design. Theyshould be articulated strongly within thebuilding elevation to ensure strong visibilityfrom the streetscape.• The design of major signage should be graderelated and coordinate with the architecturaland landscape design of the facilities.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S4.5.5 Parking Areas• Access points to parking areas should beminimized to reduce their impact on the surroundingstreetscapes.• Parking areas should be located to the rearand side yards. Front yard vehicle circulationand parking should be minimized.4.5.6 Landscaping• The development of landscaping at thestreetscape edges should be compatible withneighbouring residential areas. At the sametime, landscape development should reinforcethe focal nature of these facilities.• Landscaping design shall include provisionsfor screening parking areas from view of residentialunits.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S65E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011DETAILED LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S5.0 DETAILED LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE GUIDELINES5.1 Natural Heritage AreasThe Natural Heritage System (NHS) for the Lake SimcoeWatershed: Phase 1 Components and Policy, completedin 2007 is used as a tool for plan review, providingadvice to its municipal partners and members ofthe public.Planning authorities within the Lake Simcoe ProtectionPlan use the NHS as a basis to identify sustainablenatural heritage systems within their jurisdictions aswell as to amend and adopt supporting implementationpolicies. The Town of Innisfil has embedded thesepolicies within the OP and the LSP.The NHS provides a tool to:• Protect natural heritage resources and movetowards the sustainability of ecosystem services.• Examine landscape change over time.• Refine existing municipal natural heritage systems.• Guide the scope of environmental studiesand assess the impacts of proposed developments.• Guide future ecological planning initiatives(e.g., wetland evaluations).• Help identify priority communities/subwatersheds/planningjurisdictions forrestoration or enhancement opportunities.• Identify high value restoration or enhancementareas (i.e., those locations where thegreatest ecological benefit can be realized forthe least amount of dollars).• Identify land acquisition targets for conservationorganizations.Components that comprise the Lake Simcoe WatershedNHS include:• Significant Habitat for Endangered andThreatened Species.• Significant Wetlands (locally and provinciallysignificant wetlands should be protectedwith adequate buffers and development setbacks).• Significant Woodlands (significant woodlandsprovide ecological functions, linkagesand habitat diversity and should be maintained).• Significant Valleylands (defined valley ordrainage corridors on either side of a streamshould be preserved and appropriate developmentsetbacks and buffers should be provided).• Significant Wildlife Habitat (mature woodlandsand succession vegetation providea variety of wildlife habitats and should bemaintained).• Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest.• Habitat for Fish (Creeks and streams thatsupport fisheries should maintain pre-developmentbaseflows and poorly vegetatedriparian zones should be rehabilitated).• Linkages.Natural Heritage System Guidelines are intended toprovide a desirable balance between meeting thedemands of growth and ensuring a self-sustainingecosystem. Parks, open space, and natural heritagesystems, because of their potential inter-connectedness,long view sheds, and undisturbed topography,play a substantial role in defining a community’scharacter and sense of ‘place’.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S66E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011DETAILED LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE GUIDELINESNatural Heritage Guidelines :• Buffers adjacent to Natural Environmental Areas(NEA) should be established to minimizethe impacts of land intensification on naturalsystems.• Links should be made between NEA’s andNatural Heritage Areas (NHA) through openspace connections and other land uses thatimprove ecology, wildlife movement and dispersal.• A trails network through natural heritage areasprovides strong visual and physical linksto an area’s unique natural features and reducesimpacts by directing and limiting accessto narrow and specific corridors. Trails canfoster active living, healthy lifestyle choicesand the use of public transit alternatives, allobjectives contained within local planningpolicy.5.2 Parks and Pedestrian LinksParkettes and Neighbourhood Parks should be connectedto the larger open space network, includingnatural environment areas, through a continuous,looped pedestrian circulation system. The designof parks and links should allow safe alternatives tostreet-based circulation and foster a feeling of wellbeingfor all users.The Innisfil Culture Parks and Recreation Plan (2002)identified a demand for cycling and walking trails inInnisfil including Lefroy, recommending a comprehensiverecreation corridor system that would encouragepedestrian and bicycle movement and link with trailsand open space in adjacent municipalities connectingwith the Kempenfelt waterfront.Neighbourhood Parks provide a social and recreationfocus for neighbourhoods. The LSP requires NeighbourhoodParks to be located to service a 1,500 metreradius, and should be integrated with pedestrian andcycling systems. They should provide a combinationof active and passive opportunities and include onesports field as well as smaller facilities such as playgroundsor basketball courts. Parkettes are to be developedfor passive use, providing non-programmedplayground and seating areas.5.3 Stormwater Management PondsStormwater management plans need to support theNatural Heritage System and be designed with “BestManagement Practices” that integrate new facilitieswithin the natural system.Stormwater management ponds (SWM Ponds) shouldbe designed as integrated amenities and viewed ascontributors to the visually and ecologically rich openspace landscape of Lefroy. The location and size ofSWM Ponds should allow for trail connections andecological linkages. A complete list of appropriate nativeplant species for SWM Ponds, as well as for restoration,rehabilitation, or wildlife habitat improvementsis provided in the Appendix.The following urban design guidelines support BestManagement Practices and the Town’s DevelopmentStandards for SWM Ponds.Guidelines :• SWM Ponds will be located within distinctopen space blocks, situated adjacent to parks,greenways or natural heritage features.• Their design shall have regard for the LakeSimcoe Protection Plan.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E SA comprehensive recreation corridor systemencourages pedestrian trails through open spacesExample of green gathering spaceStormwater Management Ponds to be integratedwithin the communityJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S67E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011DETAILED LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE GUIDELINESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S• SWM Ponds will be located to extend a bufferor create a transition to environmentallysensitive areas.• SWM Ponds will be designed as integratedfeatures that harmonize with the character ofthe adjoining natural area.• SWM Ponds will accommodate links with interconnectedopen space.• SWM Ponds will accommodate public accessvia multi-use trails located safely to the perimeterof stormwater storage areas.• SWM Ponds are to be designed to simulateLefroy’s local landscape character by shapingthe side slopes, basin, weirs and outlet channelsto blend with the setting. All pond slopesshould be gently graded in transition areas.• The selection of plant materials should consistof hardy, native plants with an emphasison biodiversity.• Plantings should be low maintenance, and betolerant of the characteristics generally foundin this type of facility.• The planting should be arranged in layersthat respond to the water levels in the pond.• Plantings should be designed to screen viewsof structures such as outfalls, inlets, headwalls,access roads etc. from public openspace or trails.Example of a storm water management pondPlantings should be low maintenance, and betolerant of the characteristics generally foundin this type of facilityExample of a storm water management pond planshowing how plants arranged in layers that respondto water levels in the pondJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S68E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011CORE AREA AND TRANSITION ZONESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S6.0 CORE AREA AND TRANSITION AREASJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S6.1 Core AreaThe Core Commercial Area is a village focal zone andthe centre of commercial activity in Lefroy. It shouldbe strengthened and regenerated through preservingand enhancing existing architectural buildings and features,creation of infill, intensification that reinforcesthe village character, and public realm improvementsthat are sensitive to the existing character and scaleof the built form. LSPA policy with respect to the CoreArea is summarized in Guideline form as follows :Guidelines• The Core Commercial Area is to consist ofbuildings with storefronts located close to thestreet and principal entrances facing the sidewalk.• Within the Core Commercial Area, no parking,driveways, lanes or aisles should be permittedbetween buildings and the public sidewalk.• Drive-through facilities are not permittedwithin the Core Commercial Area.• The Core Commercial Area also excludes carwashes,service stations and gas bars.• The preservation and upgrading of heritagebuildings in terms of structure, landscapingand appearance shall be encouraged.• Mixed residential/commercial uses should bepermitted and encouraged with a maximumheight of four storeys.• Loading areas shall be provided at the rearof buildings and screened from abutting residentialuses.69• Larger floor plate stores should be orientedto the interior portions of a site.• For buildings located along Killarney BeachRoad, the principal public entrance shall providedirect access onto the public sidewalk.The primary windows and signage shall alsoface the street.• Architectural facade development and detailingshall reinforce the main street characterof Killarney Beach Road.• Landscaping and streetscaping developmentshall be configured to enhance the mainstreet character. Refer to section 3.5.1.2.6.1.1 Killarney Beach RoadKillarney Beach Road is Lefroy’s “main street” andis classified as a Major Collector Road east of YongeStreet to Pine Avenue, with a minimum right of wayof 26 metres. As the setting for some of Lefroy’skey visual references, local landmarks, and heritagebuildings with their particular built form and relationshipto the street, Killarney Beach Road largelydefines Lefroy’s village character and unique sense ofplace. Much of Lefroy’s history can be read throughits main street architecture, which has changed littleover the years. Henry Nesbitt’s Hotel, Kirkpatrick’sGeneral Store, the old bank, and the post office stillstand. At the time they were built, vernacular buildingslike these were the mainstays of village life insmall rural centers across North America.The main street still provides one of the most prominentfeatures of a community’s public realm andshould strive to present a pleasing and comfort-E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011CORE AREA AND TRANSITION ZONESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E Sable atmosphere, to encourage pedestrian shoppingand impromptu meeting. It can exemplify botha community’s pride and civic sense through featurestreetscape elements, landscaping and architecturalforms unique to the area.New commercial, mixed use development alongKillarney Beach Road should be based on the mainstreet model, integrating grade level, street relatedretail uses with office, community, residential andinstitutional uses, located in buildings that integratevisually with the existing streetscape. In general, commercialbuildings along this road have minimal frontsetbacks and lie in close proximity to one another,creating a well defined, pedestrian-friendly sense ofenclosure to the street edge.Guidelines• Provide consistent streetscape amenities andfurnishings such as lighting, benches, plantersand signage that enhance the local villagecharacter.• Place utility boxes, vaults and service pedestalsalong the rear flankages of propertiesaway from intersections, pedestrian areasand daylight triangles.• Locate primary windows, signage and entrancesfacing the street with direct accessfrom the public sidewalk.• Provide parallel, on-street parking.• Link sidewalks to trailways, greenways andparks.• Built form that allows for mixed-use developmentis encouraged• Built form that allows for live-work arrangementsis encouraged along the south sideof Killarney Beach Road opposite the mixedusezone and in any future redevelopment ofproperties along Killarney Beach Road.• Provide viewsheds to local natural features.• Provide adequate screening in the form oflandscaping, wood fencing or low cobblegranite walls on lot perimeters abutting residentialproperties.• Provide rear and side yard privacy fencingand buffers.6.2 Transition AreasCounty Road 39 and Belle Aire Beach Road are OP designatedarterial roads. From an urban design perspective,these boundary roads provide a transition zonefrom the rural landscape to Lefroy’s Village character.Guidelines• Plans of subdivision should present ‘window’streets to these edges, separated from the arterialroadway by a landscape buffer that recallsnatural & cultural heritage features suchas hedgerows, copse or orchards.• Local road alignments, lot configurations andblock patterning should not present backyardsor create blind walls of fencing to theseboundaries.• Canopy trees and the multi-use trail called forin the LSP should be incorporated within TransitionZones.Example of main street with community public realmto encourage shopping and public gatheringExample of mixed use building with enhanced publicstreetscapeJ O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S70E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011CORE AREA AND TRANSITION ZONESL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S6.2.1 County Road 39County Road 39 is designated as an arterial road inthe OP. It is the boundary road to the LSPA and froman urban design perspective provides a transition betweenthe surrounding agricultural landscape and theLSPA generally. The public school site on the west sideof County Road 39 just south of Killarney Beach Roadis included in the LSPA. The intersection of CountyRoad 39 and Killarney Beach Road is a controlledintersection. The entrance to the public school, 50metres south of the intersection, is controlled with astop sign. Safe vehicular and pedestrian access to theschool and across County Road 39 is a primary concern.Detailed urban design should consider the additionalrole for County Road 39 as a future public transit corridorthat will connect to the larger Innisfil community.The Urban Design Framework provides for an off-roadmulti-use trail along County Road 39, located betweenthe road and the local window street, as wellas an off-road trail through natural environment areasthat link to neighbourhood parks, residential areasand beyond to Lefroy’s core commercial district.The Secondary Plan states;‘A publicly owned landscaped strip shall be providedalong the County Road 39 (and Belle Aire BeachRoad) to provide a transition from the adjacent ruralarea. The landscaped strip shall be sufficientlywide to accommodate a walkway system, andlandscaping, including canopy trees’…’and shallgenerally be 5 metres. Where local window streetsabut County Road 39 or Belle Aire Beach Road,the window street right-of-way shall provide forthe landscaped strip. Where Natural EnvironmentAnd,Areas are present, they shall provide for the landscapedstrip’...’In other conditions, such as flankagelots, additional lands beyond the road right of waymay be required to provide for the landscaping, includingcanopy trees, and a walkway system.’…the County shall also be encouraged to permita pedestrian/cycling route along the outer edgeof the road right of way as per Sections 8.6.5. Thelocation of the pedestrian/cycling route may varybetween the County road right of way and the localwindow street right of way and/or the adjacentlandscaped setback required by Section 8.8.6v).’The 5m buffer should be extended and enhanced particularlyat Convenience Commercial nodes and Gatewayswhere they meet County Road 39.Guidelines :County Road 39 shall have :• A consistent landscape perimeter treatmentand community ‘front face’ that extends thecoherent character of Lefroy.• Safe pedestrian connections to the publicschool.• Community identification markers.• A landscape buffer that includes deciduousshade tree planting at 10m intervals and amulti-use trail (3.5m) parallel to the arterialroad and connecting to neighbourhoods andparks in the larger open space system.• Landscape feature accents at key neighbourhoodgateway locations.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S71E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011CORE AREA AND TRANSITION ZONES• Where local window streets abut CountyRoad 39, the window street right-of-way shallprovide for the landscaped strip.• Where Natural Environment Areas abutCounty Road 39, they shall provide for thelandscaped strip.• In the case of flanked lots abutting CountyRoad 39, additional lands beyond the roadright of way may be required in order to providefor the landscaped strip.6.2.2 Belle Aire Beach RoadBelle Aire Beach Road west of the railway corridor isdefined as having a 26m right of way along its length,between County Road 39 east to Lake Simcoe, and isdesignated an Arterial Road. It is an important edgeto the Lefroy Urban Settlement Area. To the east ofthe railway corridor it is defined as a Major Collector.Detailed urban design for County Road 39 should considerthe additional role Belle Aire Beach Road mayplay as a future public transit corridor that will connectthe Belle Ewart lakefront to the larger Innisfilcommunity.Guidelines :Belle Aire Beach Road, west of the railway corridorshall have :• A consistent landscape perimeter treatmentand community ‘front face’ that extends thecoherent character of Lefroy.• Safe pedestrian connections to the commutertransit node.• Community identification markers.• Signage, lighting, street furniture, and utilityinfrastructure that maintains consistent designstyle.• A landscape buffer that includes deciduousshade tree planting at 10m intervals and amulti-use trail (3.0m wide) connecting neighbourhoodsand parks to the larger open system.• Continuous splash strips adjacent to curbs.• The screening of all utility infrastructure withlandscaping.• Landscape feature accents at key neighbourhoodgateway locations.• Where local window streets abut Belle AireBeach Road, the window street right-of-wayshall provide for the landscaped strip.• Where Natural Environment Areas abut BelleAire Beach Road, they shall provide for thelandscaped strip.• In the case of flanked lots, additional landsbeyond the road right of way may be requiredfor the landscaped strip.L E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S6.3 Local StreetscapesLocal streetscapes should provide for safe pedestrianaccess to public transit, open space amenities andtrails, commercial areas and community destinations.Guidelines :Local Streetscapes shall have :• Street tree planting (8.5m – 12m spacing) insodded boulevards along lot frontages andflankages.• Sidewalk links to trails, parks and the corecommercial area.• Curbside parking (as a traffic calming measureand convenience).• Neighbourhood parks located adjacent togreenway corridors and fronting onto localroads.• Road patterns that respond to local topography,natural features and viewsheds.• On-street parking that should include articulatedparking bays interspersed with landscapepeninsulas where driveway curb cutsallow.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S72E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS

OCTOBER 2011IMPLEMENTATION AND APPROVALS PROCESSL E F R O Y U R B A N D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S7.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND APPROVALS PROCESSThe concept plan for the Lefroy Urban SettlementArea provides an overall framework for redevelopmentensuring the proposed Plans of Subdivision forthe Lefroy Secondary Plan Area support the objectivesof the Town of Innisfil Official Plan, the LefroySecondary Plan, and the Draft Zoning By-laws, takinginto account the Urban Design Policies for Lefroy containedwithin the Lefroy Secondary Plan (LSP).Upon approval of the Urban Design Guidelines, an architecturalcontrol process should be incorporated asa part of the approvals process.Creation of a Streetscape Improvement Plan shouldbe considered for Killarney Beach Road as a ‘villagemain street’. This will assist in reinforcing and enhancingthe exiting character of Lefroy.The Urban Design Guidelines reflect the community’sintention to improve the quality and character of developmentwithin the Lefroy Urban Settlement Area.The guidelines are intended to be used in conjunctionwith the Secondary Plan and augment the SecondaryPlan urban design policies. The guidelines illustrateapproaches to redevelopment, new built form andlandscaping to accommodate the growing needs ofthe Town of Innisfil while retaining the existing Village’snatural environmental features and landforms.J O S E P H B O G D A N A S S O C I A T E S I N C .A R C H I T E C T S A N D U R B A N D E S I G N E R S73E N V I S I O NDESIGNERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS