Report to/Rapport au:

 

Community and Protective Services Committee

Comité des services communautaires et de protection

 

and Council / et au Conseil

 

03 November 2008/ 03 novembre 2008

 

Submitted by/Soumis par:

Steve Kanellakos, Deputy City Manager / Directeur municipal adjoint

City Operations / Opérations municipales

 

Contact Person/Personne ressource : Aaron Burry, Director, Parks and Recreation/Parcs et Loisir

(613) 580-2424 x23666, Aaron.Burry@ottawa.ca

 

Stittsville-Kanata West (6), Barrhaven (3)

Ref N°: ACS2008-COS-PAR-0011

 

 

SUBJECT:

parkland crediting agreement for parkland development, Tartan land Corporation (Jackson TRAILS), mattamy homes (Fairwinds), mattamy homes (strandherd ltd.), mattamy homes (half moon bay)

 

 

OBJET :

ENTENTE D’AUTORISATION DE CRÉDITS POUR L’AMÉNAGEMENT DE PARCS, TARTAN LAND CORPORATION (JACKSON TRAILS), MATTAMY HOMES (FAIRWINDS), MATTAMY HOMES (STRANDHERD LTD.), MATTAMY HOMES (HALF MOON BAY)

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That Community and Protective Services Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Authorize a development charge (DC) credit in the amount of $483,000 (growth and non-growth related component) with Tartan (Jackson Trails Developments) Ltd. for the construction of parkland within the Jackson Trails subdivision, based on framework for agreement as provided in Document 1.

 

2.         Authorize a development charge (DC) credit in the amount of $157,702 (growth and non-growth related component) with Mattamy (Fairwinds) Limited for the construction of parkland within the Fairwinds subdivision, based on framework for agreement as provided in Document 2.

3.         Authorize a development charge (DC) credit in the amount of $32,700 (growth and non-growth related component) with Mattamy (Strandherd Ltd.)  for the construction of parkland within the Barrhaven Mews subdivision, based on framework for agreement as provided in Document 3.

 

4.         Authorize a development charge (DC) credit in the amount of $161,200 (growth and non-growth related component) with Mattamy (Half Moon Bay) Limited for the construction of parkland within the Half Moon Bay subdivision, based on framework for agreement as provided in Document 4.

 

5.         Authorize that the non-growth portion of the works be funded from the cash-in-lieu of parkland reserve fund.

 

6.         That the City Solicitor be authorized to include the development charge credit provisions in the associated parkland crediting agreements, with credits to be funded from future parkland DC credits, payable at time of the issuance of building permits.

 

 

RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT

 

Que le Comité des services communautaires et de protection recommande au Conseil municipal :

 

1.         d’autoriser un crédit pour redevances d’aménagements à hauteur de 483 000 $ (composante liée à la croissance ou non-liée à la croissance) avec Tartan (Jackson Trails Developments) Ltd. pour la construction de parcs dans le lotissement Jackson Trails, fondé sur l’accord-cadre fourni dans le document 1.

 

2.         d’autoriser un crédit pour redevances d’aménagements à hauteur de 157 702 $ (composante liée à la croissance ou non-liée à la croissance) avec Mattamy (Fairwinds) Limited pour la construction de parcs dans le lotissement Fairwinds, fondé sur l’accord-cadre fourni dans le document 2.

 

3.         d’autoriser un crédit pour redevances d’aménagements à hauteur de 32 700 $ (composante liée à la croissance ou non-liée à la croissance) avec Mattamy  (Strandherd Ltd.) pour la construction de parcs dans le lotissement Barrhaven Mews, fondé sur l’accord-cadre fourni dans le document 3.

 

4          d’autoriser un crédit pour redevances d’aménagements à hauteur de 161 200 $ (composante liée à la croissance ou non-liée à la croissance) avec Mattamy (Half Moon Bay) Limited pour la construction de parcs dans le lotissement Half Moon Bay, fondé sur l’accord-cadre fourni dans le document 4.

 

5.         d’autoriser que la portion des travaux  non-liée à la croissance soit financée à partir du fonds de réserve des frais financiers relatifs aux terrains à vocation de parc.

 

6          d’autoriser le chef du contentieux à inclure les dispositions relatives au crédit de redevances d’aménagements dans les contrats de crédit concernant ces parcs; les crédits seront financés à partir des futurs crédits de redevances d’aménagements des parcs, et seront payables au moment de la délivrance des permis de construire.


 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

The purpose of this report is to authorize a development charge credit for park development in the:  Jackson Trails, Fairwinds, Barrhaven Mews, and, Half Moon Bay subdivisions.  The development of the parks will be by Tartan (Jackson Trails Developments) Ltd., Mattamy (Fairwinds) Limited, Mattamy (Strandherd Ltd.) and Mattamy (Half Moon Bay) in advance of the City constructing the parks.

 

All subdivisions have been registered and contain a condition that requires the developer to enter into an agreement for the development of parkland.  The subject report is intended to authorize staff to enter into parkland crediting agreements with the respective builders, and provide a means of repayment through development charge credits.

 

SOMMAIRE

 

Le but de ce rapport est d’autoriser un crédit de redevances d’aménagements pour l’aménagement de parcs dans les lotissements : Jackson Trails, Fairwinds, Barrhaven Mews, et Half Moon Bay. L’aménagement de ces parcs sera conduit par Tartan (Jackson Trails Developments) Ltd., Mattamy (Fairwinds) Limited, Mattamy (Strandherd Ltd.) et Mattamy (Half Moon Bay) avant que la Ville ne se charge de leur construction.

 

Tous les lotissements ont été enregistrés et font l’objet d’une condition exigeant du promoteur qu’il passe un accord relatif à l’aménagement des parcs. Le présent rapport est destiné à autoriser le personnel à passer des accords de crédit relatifs aux parcs avec les différents bâtisseurs, et à fournir des moyens de remboursement à travers les crédits de redevances d’aménagements.

 

BACKGROUND

 

Under the terms of the proposed parkland crediting agreement, the developers will be constructing parks in the respective subdivisions.  The construction of the parkland is permitted, through the Policy For Front-Ending Agreements, approved by City Council and revised March 21, 2005.  The Branch is increasingly being requested to allow and support the construction by builders of parkland within new greenfield subdivisions.  Some builders perceive a strong benefit of park construction early in the development process as it can, among other things: often deliver a park to the City and community in a shorter timeframe than the current practice; can be used as a marketing tool during the home sales process; and can be less disruptive to a new community as the construction of homes and parkland would occur around the same time during the early phases of development.  In many instances the City receives added value, as builders at their option spend beyond what the standard development charge allocation for the park construction would provide.

 

CONSULTATION

 

Public consultation has occurred on a project-by-project basis, where identified in each individual project.  The impetus of this request and report was through the initiative of both the development industry and the Branch.  Consultation with the respective builders has been ongoing throughout the process, and they are in agreement with the recommendation.  


 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

The capital project cost for the various agreements is estimated to be $834,603, including the growth and non-growth shares.  Subject to Council approval, the developers are prepared to undertake the installation of work to construct Active Neighbourhood Parks, identified in the 2004 Development Charge Background Study, and will be repaid pursuant to the principles established in the crediting policy.  The growth-portion, $717,758, will be paid back semi-annually to the front-ender based the parkland funds collected from the designated areas that are paid by developers on issuance of a building permit.  The non-growth share, $116,845, will be funded from the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund and will be reimbursed based on the same timeframe as the development charge-crediting amount.  Any costs exceeding the upset limit of $834,603 will be borne by the developers.  A copy of the framework for the various agreements, which consists of park amenities, construction, and costs, has been attached to this report.

 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 

Document 1      Framework For Agreement – Jackson Trails

Document 2    Framework For Agreement – Fairwinds

Document 3      Framework For Agreement – Strandherd

Document 4      Framework For Agreement – Half Moon Bay

Document 5      Location Map Tartan - Jackson Trails

Document 6      Location Map Mattamy - Fairwinds

Document 7      Location Map Mattamy – Strandherd

Document 8      Location Map Mattamy – Half Moon Bay

 

 

DISPOSITION

 

Legal Services will prepare the final form of the agreement in consultation with the Community and Protective Services Department, Parks and Recreation Branch.

 

Document 1

 

FRAMEWORK FOR AGREEMENT – TARTAN - JACKSON TRAILS PARK

 

Park Amenities

 

Tartan (Jackson Trails Developments) Ltd. will construct Jackson Trails Park to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation.  Park development to include (but not limited to):

 

Park Construction

 

Tartan (Jackson Trails Developments) through its agents, contractors and assigns shall construct Jackson Trails Park to the following standards, and confirm that construction meets City requirements:

·        All play ground components shall satisfy CSA for children’s play spaces

·        All hard servicing to the site shall be to the satisfaction of the City of Ottawa or Hydro Ottawa, as the case may be

·        Tartan, through their own staff and consultants, are to document and provide complete construction inspection services testing and reports for any new park construction that is expected to be paid back from the City of Ottawa

 

Costs

 

 

Schedule

 

 

Repayment

 

Park Design

 

Park shall be constructed to generally conform to the approved plan.

 

Park Maintenance

 

Park areas shall be maintained at or above current City standards.  These standards will be appended to the agreement.

 

Document 2

 

FRAMEWORK FOR AGREEMENT - MATTAMY (FAIRWINDS) LIMITED,

KANATA WEST, FAIRWINDS SOUTH PARKS, PHASE I AND PHASE II

 

Park Amenities

 

Mattamy (Fairwinds) Limited has constructed “Rosehill Park”, being park block Block 187, 4M-1323, and “Mistral Park”, being park block Block 188, 4M-1323 to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation.  Park development to include (but not limited to):

 

Park Construction

 

Mattamy (Fairwinds) through its agents, contractors and assigns shall have constructed “Rosehill Park” and “Mistral Park” to the following standards, and confirm that construction meets City requirements:

·        All play ground components satisfy CSA for children’s play spaces

·        All hard servicing to the site is/shall be to the satisfaction of the City of Ottawa or Hydro Ottawa, as the case may be

·        Mattamy, through their own staff and consultants, are to document and provide complete construction inspection services testing and reports for any new park construction that is expected to be paid back from the City of Ottawa

 

Costs

 

 

Schedule

 

·        Park construction has been completed for both park, with minor deficiencies outstanding for “Mistral Park”.

 

Repayment

 

 

Park Design

 

Rosehill Park and Mistral Park have been constructed to generally conform with the approved plans.

 

Park Maintenance

 

Park areas shall be maintained at or above current City standards.  These standards will be appended to the subsequent developer built parkland front-ending agreement.

 

Document 3

 

FRAMEWORK FOR AGREEMENT – BARRHAVEN MEWS PARK

 

Park Amenities

 

Mattamy (Strandherd) Limited will construct Barrhaven Mews Park to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation.  Park development to include (but not limited to):

 

Park Construction

 

Mattamy (Strandherd Limited) through its agents, contractors and assigns shall construct Barrhaven Mews Park to the following standards, and confirm that construction meets City requirements:

·        All play ground components shall satisfy CSA for children’s play spaces

·        All hard servicing to the site shall be to the satisfaction of the City of Ottawa or Hydro Ottawa, as the case may be

·        Mattamy, through their own staff and consultants, are to document and provide complete construction inspection services testing and reports for any new park construction that is expected to be paid back from the City of Ottawa

 

Costs

 

 

Schedule

 

·        Park construction is to commence no later than October 1, 2008

 

Repayment

 

Park Design

 

Park shall be constructed to generally conform to the approved plan.

 

Park Maintenance

 

Park areas shall be maintained at or above current City standards.  These standards will be appended to the agreement.

 

Document 4

 

Framework For Agreement  - River Run Park

 

Park Amenities

 

Mattamy (Half Moon Bay) Limited will construct River Run Park to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation.  Park development to include (but not limited to):

 

Park Construction

 

Mattamy (Half Moon Bay) through its agents, contractors and assigns shall construct River Run Park to the following standards, and confirm that construction meets City requirements:

·        All play ground components shall satisfy CSA for children’s play spaces

·        All hard servicing to the site shall be to the satisfaction of the City of Ottawa or Hydro Ottawa, as the case may be

·        The gazebo is to meet Ontario Building Code and subject to a building permit.

·        Mattamy, through their own staff and consultants, are to document and provide complete construction inspection services testing and reports for any new park construction that is expected to be paid back from the City of Ottawa

 

Costs

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule

 

·        Park construction is to commence no later than June 1, 2009

 

Repayment

 

Park Design

 

Park shall be constructed to generally conform to the approved plan.

 

Park Maintenance

 

Park areas shall be maintained at or above current City standards.  These standards will be appended to the agreement.

 

Document 5

 

 

Document 6

Document 7

 

Document 8