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Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie

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vi <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> for <strong>Barrie</strong>’s <strong>Intensification</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s - DRAFT<br />

The Residential Zones (including R1, R2, RM1) support<br />

opportunities for intensification by permitting converted<br />

dwellings (up to 4 units) with a 10% increase in the size <strong>of</strong><br />

the building. These zones are typically found on the corridors,<br />

between key nodes, where corridors are characterized by<br />

single-detached dwellings (i.e. Duckworth Street). This<br />

conversion can accommodate greater densities without<br />

compromising the character <strong>of</strong> the neighbourhood.<br />

Closer to the <strong>Urban</strong> Growth Centre, Residential uses are<br />

typically zoned RM2, which allows for higher density forms <strong>of</strong><br />

housing, including townhouses and walk-up apartments (at<br />

40-53 units/hectare) up to 10m (approximately 3-storeys).<br />

The <strong>Urban</strong> Growth Centre is typically zoned Commercial (C1<br />

and C2), allowing a wide variety <strong>of</strong> commercial uses, including<br />

mixed-use development. The maximum density permitted<br />

in these zones ranges between 4.0-6.0 FSI, but a maximum<br />

height requirement <strong>of</strong> 15m (approximately 4-storeys) hinders<br />

opportunities for well-designed infill that exceeds the existing<br />

streetwall height. In a large portion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Urban</strong> Growth<br />

Centre (C1), parking is not required.<br />

The Primary and Secondary Nodes are typically zoned<br />

Commercial (predominantly C4 with some C2 and C3) and<br />

permit a variety <strong>of</strong> commercial uses, as well as mixed-use<br />

development. The maximum density permitted in C2 Zones<br />

is 4.0 FSI, 0.6 FSI in C3 Zones, and there is no maximum<br />

density specified for C4 zones. However, the maximum height<br />

allowance in each <strong>of</strong> these zones is 14m (9m adjacent to a<br />

Residential Zone) which presents a potential barrier to<br />

intensification at the nodes. Similarly, the minimum 6m front<br />

yard set-back requirement limits opportunities for vibrant,<br />

active street-oriented development.<br />

On Dunlop Street and Essa Road, there are larger Industrial<br />

<strong>Area</strong>s (EM3 and EM4). These areas allow a wide variety<br />

<strong>of</strong> industrial, commercial, agricultural and institutional<br />

uses, generally excepting heavy industrial uses and uses<br />

with outside storage associated. Where land is available,<br />

these areas can accommodate new development up to 14m<br />

(approximately 4-storeys) or 9m (3-storeys) adjacent to a<br />

Residential Zone.<br />

DRAFT

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