MUNICIPALITY OF LA PCHE

SPECIAL PLANNING PROGRAM

Plan Particulier dUrbanisme (PPU)

Wakefield
Village
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PLAN PARTICULIER DURBANISME

Wakefield Village Municipality of La Pche

Natural Systems Consulting Wakefield, Qubec

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................... I INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1 VISION ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 STRUCTURE OF THE DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................ 2 PART 1: BACKGROUND........................................................................................................................ 3 Context............................................................................................................................................... 3 What is the role of the PPU? .............................................................................................................. 4 How was the PPU developed? ........................................................................................................... 4 Community Participation ................................................................................................................ 5 Smart Growth Principles:................................................................................................................ 5 Planning Act, Program and By-laws.................................................................................................. 6 What is land use zoning? ............................................................................................................. 6 What is a PAE?............................................................................................................................ 7 What is a PIIA?............................................................................................................................ 7 PART 2: MOVING TOWARD THE VISION........................................................................................ 8 PPU Study Area ................................................................................................................................. 8 General Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 9 A Place for Heritage .................................................................................................................. 15 A Place for Outdoor Recreation................................................................................................. 17 A Place for Arts and Culture ..................................................................................................... 18 PART 3: PPU PLANNING AREAS ...................................................................................................... 21 Area 1: Village Core ........................................................................................................................... 21 General Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 22 Concept Maps:........................................................................................................................... 22 Area 2: North Wakefield ..................................................................................................................... 35 General Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 35 Area 3: East Wakefield........................................................................................................................ 36 General Recommendations: .......................................................................................................... 36 Area 4: South Wakefield...................................................................................................................... 37 General Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 37 PART 4: IIMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY..................................................................................... 39 Table 4.0: Implementation Framework........................................................................................... 41 Administrative Recommendations............................................................................................. 41 Municipal Equipment and Infrastructure ( new and enhanced) Recommendations: ................. 42

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Wakefield is a picturesque village situated on the Gatineau River in the Outaouais region of

western Quebec. It is located within the Municipality of La Pche, approximately twenty-five minutes north of Ottawa-Gatineau. It contributes to the goals and priorities of the municipality as an important tourism and recreation centre. Working with the community, the municipality aims to encourage appropriate growth and development that expands the recreation, retail and service options available to residents and visitors. Maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for residents and retaining the unique natural and cultural characteristics of the area are key priorities. In 2006, the Municipality of La Pche initiated two independent planning processes to develop a Special Planning Program or Plan Partiulier dUrbanisme (PPU) to guide the future of Wakefield and the nearby village of Sainte-Ccile de Masham. In 2007, two citizen advisory committees were created with a mandate to guide their PPU processes. These committees consisted of local residents that represented a wide range of community interests, along with municipal staff and their respective consultants and elected officials. The aim of both planning processes was to promote the strengths of each village, define community concerns and propose opportunities to align future growth and development with individual community vision statements. Purpose of the Wakefield PPU The Wakefield PPU represents a collaborative effort between residents and the Municipality of La Pche. It provides a community vision, recommendations, and an implementation strategy that will encourage residents, developers and the municipality to make decisions that will positively affect the village of Wakefield. While not intended to address all issues facing the community, this document will serve as an action plan to realize the vision of the community. It will assist to balance competing interests and demands in determining optimal land use and development decisions. Most importantly, it sets the stage for addressing community concerns related to pedestrian and vehicular circulation, village growth and development, tourism and recreation and natural area conservation.

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PPU Consultation Community involvement in the Wakefield PPU process began during the development of a preliminary PPU document nearly a decade ago. The Wakefield PPU Advisory Committee formed in 2007 built upon this work, which included a vision statement from the 1999 Prliminaire PPU. This vision continues to reflect the interests of the community and forms the foundation of the 2009 Wakefield PPU. Meetings were held to collect additional input and to determine what community issues and concerns were most important. The observations and suggestions received from the Advisory Committee and recorded at public consultations assembled in 2007 and 2009 guided the report recommendations. Report Overview The PPU will guide future municipal land use and development decisions by recommending administrative and technical actions on the part of Council, including the revision of land-use by-laws and the creation of a Wakefield Development Advisory Committee. As importantly, the PPU will legitimize and assist Council in seeking partnership funding from regional, provincial and federal levels of government for new and improved infrastructure in Wakefield. The PPU includes the following key elements: a. Vision statement that describes what citizens aspire for their community. b. Guiding principles that are based on the concept of Smart Growth to encourage land use and development decision-making that is socially, environmentally and economically sustainable and responsible. c. General recommendations that integrate the principles of Smart Growth to address the main issues identified by community residents and the Advisory Committee. These include the following: Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation Village Growth and Development Tourism and Recreation Natural Area Conservation

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d. Specific recommendations for each of the 4 planning areas established for the PPU study area. Area 1 (Village Core) includes a broad goal, a map of the area and recommendations presented as 12 concept maps. Area 2 (North Wakefield), Area 3 (East Wakefield) and Area 4 (South Wakefield) each include a goal, a map and broad planning recommendations. e. An implementation strategy prepared by the municipality moves Wakefield toward the community vision statement. Once council formally adopts the PPU, report recommendations will be implemented through administrative actions and a new infrastructure program.
Administrative measures include:

Revising general zoning regulations and urbanism by-laws. Preparing Site Planning and Integration Program (PIIA) by-laws. Establishing the Wakefield Development Advisory Committee. Establishing construction/renovation incentive programs. Developing a municipal land and buildings acquisition program.
Infrastructure and Equipment Program

This program aims to address the new and enhanced infrastructure requirements proposed in the PPU. For example, recommendations call for new roads and sidewalks, new trails, a waterfront boardwalk and docks, streetscape and landscape improvements, establishing recreation areas and protecting significant viewscapes. Additionally, this program will provide an estimate of costs, a prioritization of projects, a project schedule and identify municipal funding sources (e.g. borrowing by-laws, local improvement taxes and the general budget). In addition to utilizing existing mechanisms to support improvements, new mechanisms to fund projects will be examined, including identifying potential financial partners. This could consist of partnering with federal, provincial and regional governments through their grant and loan programs such as Canada-Qubec Infrastructure Program. Additionally, partnerships with private companies such as Hydro Qubec will be examined for burying overhead service wires. The proposed administrative measures and infrastructure requirements to assist the municipality in implementing PPU recommendations are listed in Table 4.0.

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Conclusion Citizens, stakeholders and the municipality recognize that change and growth will occur in Wakefield and understand that the PPU is an important tool that can guide this change toward the community vision. It examines how to create a safe, attractive and accessible pedestrian village core and encourages sustainable residential and mixed-use growth that promotes architectural styles that blend the old with the new. In addition, it offers ideas of how to pursue tourism initiatives that promote the unique natural and cultural heritage of Wakefield, including varied outdoor recreational activities. The future planning of Wakefield does not end with the adoption of this document. It will be important for the municipality to carry forward its implementation strategy and for the actions of residents and business operators to support the vision.

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INTRODUCTION
The Wakefield PPU is an action plan that capitalizes on Wakefields strengths to position the village as a place for community, a place for nature and a place for visitors. It puts forward guidelines and area concepts that promote a balanced approach to growth and development while protecting the villages natural and cultural heritage.

akefield residents, community leaders and local businesses have worked together since the early 1990s to guide the future of the Village of Wakefield. The 2009 Wakefield Special Planning Program or Programme Particulier dUrbanisme (PPU) is an extension of these planning efforts. It is the continuation of the 1999 Prliminaire PPU planning process that brought over 100 community residents together to identify issues, describe existing conditions, write a vision statement and explore ideas to address community concerns.

The 2009 Wakefield PPU takes a fresh look at those key issues most likely to influence the community over the next ten years and beyond. It lays out the vision, provides guidelines for how to get there and presents area concept maps that provide enough direction to guide decisions and actions related to land use decision making, development opportunities and public investments. Both public and private sectors will use the PPU report in coming years to strengthen Wakefields role as the recreation and tourism centre of the municipality. It also outlines the ongoing commitment to implementation that is needed to realize the vision for the Village of Wakefield.

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VISION
Nestled between the Gatineau Hills and the Gatineau River, Wakefield is a unique village within the Municipality of La Pche, which is committed to appropriate, sustainable and quality development. Wakefield welcomes and supports the creation of a diversified residential community, and through active community involvement, promotes economic growth and cultural harmony. Wakefield strives to maintain its identity as a small waterfront village focused on cultural heritage and acting as a regional Recreo-tourism Centre while fulfilling its responsibilities as an important constituent of the Municipality of La Pche. 1999 Prliminaire PPU.
Wakefield residents developed this vision. It describes what citizens aspire for their community and is the culmination of an earlier planning process. This vision still reflects the interests of the diverse groups in the community and forms the basis of this PPU report. It will come into focus over time, as specific needs and constraints are better understood, and as municipal staff, residents and business operators develop proposals for individual projects.

STRUCTURE OF THE DOCUMENT

The Wakefield PPU is organized into four parts:
Part 1

contains background information necessary to understand the planning process behind the development of the PPU. It provides context, describes the role of the PPU, proposes principles for Smart Growth and summarizes the municipal planning tools that guide land use decision-making.

Part 2

describes the PPU study area and presents recommendations founded on the principles of Smart Growth to address community issues concerning pedestrian and vehicular circulation , growth and development, tourism and recreation and conservation of natural areas.

expands on the four PPU planning areas (i.e. Village Core, North Wakefield, East Wakefield and South Wakefield) by proposing a general goal and recommendations for each area.
Part 3 Part 4

outlines implementation measures available to move towards the communitys vision statement.

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BACKGROUND
Context
The Village of Wakefield, situated within the Municipality of La Pche, is located approximately 25 minutes north of Ottawa-Gatineau. It is an established residential community and a regional hub of social and cultural amenities. The Village is an important tourism gateway and destination, drawing tourists because of its natural and cultural features that include Gatineau Park, the covered bridge, the steam train, built heritage, restaurants and shops and the scenic and recreational opportunities provided by the Gatineau River.

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What is the role of the PPU?

The PPU is intended to function as an action plan to realize the communitys vision. Its purpose is to encourage residents, developers and the municipality to prepare for growth and future change in an integrated and coordinated manner. The recommendations and concept drawings contained in this document provide guidance for addressing the concerns and desires of the community and should not be considered as a rigid prescription for the future of the village. It will serve as the municipal reference document for land-use decisions, development proposal reviews and municipal investment planning that affect the form and function of the village. It also provides direction to improve the quality of life for residents and strengthen Wakefields role as the recreation and tourism centre for the municipality. Following adoption by Council, the PPU will become a component of the municipalitys planning program, which is preceded by a public consultation process.

How was the PPU developed?

The preparation of the PPU report involved a review and analysis of the following: 1998 Community Planning Recommendations for the Village of Wakefield. 1999 Prliminaire PPU, submitted to the Municipality of La Pche by SPEE Consulting Ltd. 2003 Wakefield Waterfront Parks Project: Geggie and Peace Parks. 2005 Gatineau Park Master Plan, National Capital Commission. 2006 Bright Futures Begin in the Past: Heritage Awareness and Stewardship. Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network. 2007 PPU Wakefield Consultation (June 29th). 2007-2009 observations and comments by the Wakefield PPU Advisory Committee. Collectively, these reports and public meetings provided a comprehensive analysis of the constraints and opportunities facing Wakefield. Residents have dedicated hours of volunteer time to identify issues, describe existing conditions, write a vision statement and explore ideas to address community concerns. The advice and suggestion proposed by community groups were an integral component in producing this report.

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Community Participation This is a citizen-driven document, formed by the hard work and collaboration among a range of residents, community and business leaders and elected officials. In particular, members of the Wakefield PPU Advisory Committee are recognized for their considerable contribution of time. The Advisory Committee consisted of local stakeholders that met several times during a 2-year period to discuss issues, engage the community through public consultation, assemble goals and consider recommendations. This group represented the social, environmental and economic components of the village. They provided their insights about issues affecting growth, development, tourism and natural and cultural heritage. In addition, they ensured the planning process was inclusive and that residents were invited to participate in the PPU consultations.

What is Smart Growth?

Smart growth is a collection of land use planning and development principles that aim to improve a communitys quality of life, protect the natural and cultural environment and promote fiscally responsible decision-making.

The Committee endorsed the concept of Smart Growth recognizing the connections between development and the quality of life and protecting Wakefields natural and cultural diversity. The following smart growth principles provide a foundation to the Wakefield PPU encouraging land use and development decisions that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable and responsible.

Smart Growth Principles: 1. Create a walkable village centre. 2. Manage vehicular traffic flow and infrastructure (i.e. volume, speed and parking). 3. Preserve natural areas and viewscapes. 4. Preserve historic and cultural resources. 5. Foster a distinctive, attractive community with a strong sense of place. 6. Take advantage of historical building precedents and construct buildings that make more efficient use of land and resources. 7. Promote a mix of land uses that are supported by appropriate water and sewer infrastructure. 8. Create a range of housing opportunities and choices and absorb new population growth in a positive way. 9. Make development decisions predictable, fair and cost effective. 10. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions.

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Planning Act, Program and By-laws

The Act Respecting Land Use Planning and Development (la loi sur lamnagement et lurbanisme) guides land use planning in Quebec. It requires each Regional County Municipality (Municipalit Rgionale de Comt or MRC) to have a Land Use Planning and Development Plan (Schema damenagement). The MRC des Collines-de-lOutaouais is an agglomeration of several local municipalities, including the Municipality of La Pche. Each municipality in the MRC is bound by the general guidelines expressed in the Schema damenagement. Subsequently, local municipalities adopt a local Planning Progamme that guides regional planning and presents an overall vision and land use guidelines. In some cases, a particular area within a municipality may require additional planning attention and a special planning program or plan particulier durbanisme (PPU) report is prepared. In addition, various types of by-laws are prepared to support the municipal planning program, such as zoning by-laws, PIIA by-laws and PAE by-laws.
What is land use zoning?

Zoning defines the primary land uses permitted in a municipality. It separates land uses that may be incompatible, determines the type and mix of housing, the location and type of commercial services and the development potential of each property (i.e. setbacks, height and density). Generally, a municipality can modify or replace its by-laws on an applicants initiative or its own initiative. This requires the municipality to hold public consultations and verify that the proposed by-law complies with the local planning program and the MRC Schema damenagement.

Designated Land Use Zones: - Residential - Business Services - Resource Development - Industrial -Institutional - Mixed - Protection and Conservation - Recreational and Outdoor Use

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What is a PAE?

A Plans d'Amnagement d'ensemble (PAE) or Comprehensive Development Program is a tool to evaluate development proposals for a specific site or area. A PAE by-law identifies the general information to be provided by a developer and establishes appropriate assessment criteria. In practice, PAE information requirements and criteria are often simple and basic, allowing the developer considerable leeway in land use and site planning. Due to the lack of up-front direction contained in the PAE by-law, the PAE public consultation program may leave affected stakeholders and community residents reacting to a developers proposal and perceiving that their input was too late to be duly considered in the review process. Since a considerable amount of investment is usually made to a development proposal before going to public consultation, calling for change to a proposal to address a communitys concerns and desires is often challenging.
What is a PIIA?

Similar to a PAE program, the Plan dintervention et dintegration architecturale (PIIA) or Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program is also used to evaluate development proposals. The difference between the two is that PIIA by-laws provide more detail to ensure that future siting, design and landscape features of a future development fits smoothly into its surroundings. Generally, PIIA by-laws address how land may be used, where buildings and other structures can be located, the types of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used, the lot sizes and dimension, access and egress routes, parking requirements, building heights, setbacks from the street and architectural standards that complement nearby buildings and the neighborhood aesthetic. In providing clear guidelines in the form of by-laws, the objectives and expectations of the community for a particular PIIA zone are articulated in advance of a development proposal being submitted to a municipality, reducing the potential for conflicting land uses and designs. PIIA by-laws also act as a blue-print for a developer to follow to guide the preparation of their proposal. It also provide a means for the municipality to work proactively with affected residents and the greater community to provide input into the preparation and review of the PIIA bylaws, identifying site planning and architectural standards that are consistent with the expectations and desires of the community.

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MOVING TOWARD THE VISION

PPU Study Area
The boundary of the Wakefield PPU covers most of the lands contained in Ward 6. The PPU study area is divided into 4 main land use planning areas, all of which must function together to achieve the communitys vision. Theses areas are intended as a land use-planning tool to help the Municipality guide the future growth and development of the village.

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Although the municipality does not have jurisdiction outside its limits, it does have a genuine planning interest in the immediate surrounding area. The neighbouring Gatineau Park lands have a distinct influence on future growth and the pattern of development in the village. The National Capital Commission (NCC) has planning responsibility over the area, including zoning and land use regulations. Coordination between the NCC and the Municipality of La Pche is required to guide and simplify land development and growth management for the village. The PPU has included some Gatineau Park lands in the study area, recognizing the important land use relationship between the Park and the Village.

General Recommendations
The purpose of this section is to present a list of recommendations to achieve the communitys vision. The vision sets broad direction for the future of Wakefield and the following recommendations are intended to translate the vision direction into actions. They will also serve as a guide for more specific planning efforts, decisions about future land uses and the preparation and application of by-laws. Recommendations integrate the principles of Smart Growth and are organized according to the main issues identified by community residents during public consultation meetings. These include the following:
PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION VILLAGE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TOURISM AND RECREATION NATURAL AREA CONSERVATION

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The community has identified an interest in providing a safe, attractive and accessible pedestrian corridor throughout the village, addressing concerns related to vehicular flow and speed and managing the imbalance in parking supply and demand.

Sidewalks and pathways are pedestrian lanes that provide people with a safe space to travel that is separate from roadway vehicles. They should be designed as public spaces, promoting active use by residents and visitors and enhancing pedestrian experiences. Crosswalks are a key feature to ensure continuity of the sidewalk and pathway network and should be provided at relevant locations in the village core. Crosswalks should be constructed with appropriate surface markings or variation in construction material and signage.

1. Sidewalks and pathways should be designed with a set of minimum standards to promote safe and direct access to buildings and parking areas, ensure appropriate widths and materials and create a strong sense of visual connectivity within the village core. 2. Crosswalks should be clearly designated for safety to enhance visibility for pedestrians and serve as a traffic calming measures.

3. Construct a waterfront boardwalk and dockage along the Gatineau River at the Peace Park. 4. Work with government agencies and organizations to beautify the railway corridor and explore options to use as a pedestrian pathway in key locations where public safety concerns can be addressed.

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5. Establish a pedestrian-bike corridor that connects Peace Park and Riverside Drive with the proposed Wakefield Community and Cultural Centre, through currently undeveloped lands. A new municipal road intersecting Valley Drive at the Wakefield Public Library would provide vehicular access to the area. Lands adjacent to the new municipal road and the pedestrian-bike corridor Mixed commercial-residential construction along the proposed could support mixed pedestrian-bike corridor would respect size, massing and heritage commercial/residential land uses, architecture of surrounding buildings. promoting a new pedestrianoriented commercial zone in the village centre (see Village Centre to Wakefield Community and Cultural Centre concept map). 6. Prepare a transportation management strategy to mitigate vehicular transportation concerns that include examining options for traffic calming and establishing appropriate delivery travel times of goods along Riverside Drive. 7. Influence the supply of parking in existing and new developments through municipal land use planning by-laws or similar by: Zoning lands in the south and north ends of the village to allow for the construction of parking lots, including space for buses.

Parking in the village core is an important issue to Wakefield residents. The municipality can influence the supply of parking in new and existing developments through its land use planning by-laws.

Establishing centralized shared parking lots that orient parking to the rear areas of buildings to prevent parking lots from dominating Riverside Drive and interfering with pedestrian circulation. Candidate locations for community parking lots have been identified in the concept renderings. Reducing parking requirements for existing and new commercial properties where a shared community parking lot is adjacent to or can be incorporated into the site. This may require initiating a parking strategy for the village core. Where parking spaces are required in front of commercial properties, redesign pedestrian corridors (i.e. sidewalks and pathways) to mitigate pedestrian-vehicular conflicts and create opportunities to enhance the aesthetic appeal of commercial storefronts. Clarify on-street and area parking regulations and install appropriate signage.

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Several community consultations confirmed that Wakefield residents find growth acceptable provided that development is sustainable and ensures architectural continuity between old and new buildings. Residents and visitors have long acknowledged that Wakefields heritage buildings are one of its greatest assets.

8. Prepare supporting land use by-laws for the designated PIIA zones:

Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA)

The PIIA approach is considered the most appropriate site planning control tool for the village. Nine PIIA zones have been designated in the PPU study area. These zones typically include multiple landowners that should work collaboratively to find a common vision with respect to residential density, architectural style, massing and coordinated road access and egress design. Each PIIA area requires land-use by-laws that may specify information relating to: maximum residential units and density, building massing, height, architectural and landscape elements, materials, viewscapes, utility servicing and transportation. Development proposals zoned PIIA should include review by the local Development Advisory Board.

Highway 366 to Wakefield Covered Bridge. Wakefield Heights-Karen Road. Vorlage-Hospital and adjacent area. Elmdale-Legion undeveloped lands. Mill Road & Riverside Drive. Riverside Drive South of Valley Drive (Formerly Hamilton Motors). Village centre (Undeveloped lands between Riverside Drive and the Community Centre). Rockhurst to Morrison Heights (east). Rockhurst to Morrison Heights (west)

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9. Establish a local Development Advisory Board composed of Wakefield residents and the Ward 6 Councillor. This Board should function as a recommending body or sounding board, providing community input to the Municipal Urbanisme Committee. The Board should be engaged in: Reviewing development proposals to demolish, renovate and develop significant buildings. Contributing community input in the preparation of a Village Design Statement (VDS) that describes Wakefields unique heritage character by setting out clear guidelines for the design of all development in the village core. Assisting in the preparation of PIIA by-laws and reviewing development proposals for PIIA zones to ensure that the needs and concerns of the greater community will be addressed and to ensure a high level of built form and architectural detail in new construction.

Example of an entrance and courtyard that can be created through welldesigned landscape treatments and effective use of space.

10. Create a Village Design Statement (VDS) that describes Wakefields unique heritage character by setting out clear guidelines for the design of all development in the village core. This should be an advisory document produced by the community and supported by the municipality. It is not intended to stop change from happening; rather it should influence municipal land use and development decision-making so that new development is in harmony with the village character and setting.

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Streetscape and architectural guidelines should propose effective landscaping, lighting, street furniture, signage, public art and infrastructure improvements to create a visually attractive and pedestrian friendly village core. They should integrate the intent of the Village Design Statement to guide building character and define the architectural standard expected by the community.

11. Prepare streetscape and architectural improvement guidelines that provide a consistent design theme throughout the village core, primarily on Riverside Drive between Rockhurst and Sully Roads. They should define and enhance entrance points to the village, including signage, directing motorists to visitor parking areas. 12. Create a visually cohesive heritage village aesthetic by coordinating the installation of new street furnishings such as benches, street lamps, tourist information pillars, litter/recycling receptacles, commercial signs and village entrance signs. The Village of Wakefield has a strong cultural heritage, which should be enhanced by signage that is compatible in size, color, material and shape.

13. Bury overhead lines in the village in two phases: (1) Sully Road to Mill Road and (2) Mill Road through the village centre. Phase 1 should be considered a higher priority, as overhead lines in this section have the most significant visual impact and may impede improvements to sidewalks and parking areas. 14. New development or renovations in the village core should be in scale with adjacent buildings and be of a size that does not dominate the surrounding natural and built environment. Ensure the height of any new building or renovation does not exceed 2.5 storeys or 9m. 15. Examine the need to establish a maintenance of buildings by-law that could allow for the monitoring of exterior building condition to ensure it does not detrimentally affect the overall character of the village core. For example, this could include conducting periodic exterior surveys and classifying the buildings as: no deterioration, minor deterioration, major deterioration and sub-standard. This information could be used to track building condition and provide a basis for targeting codes inspection and compliance activities. 16. The Municipality should initiate a potable water and sanitary sewer planning study to: 1) determine the opportunities and constraints of extending municipal water and sewer services to homes using private water and sewer systems in the PPU study area and 2) assess the impacts of new development proposals to ensure that water resources are not adversely affected by the development or excessive draw down and that the threshold of the sanitary sewer facility is not exceeded.
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Public participation processes have shown that the community considers tourism a key factor in the long-term sustainability of the local economy and that there is a need to refocus how Wakefield is marketed. Measures are required to promote Wakefields unique history, varied outdoor activities and diverse arts and culture scene.
A Place for Heritage

17. Designate a Heritage Tourism District to

focus tourism and commercial activities and promote the presence of heritage buildings in the village core streetscape and more recent structures that are not yet designated as heritage. The area should extend from Legion to Rockhurst on Riverside Drive and include the lower sections of Rockhurst Road, Valley Drive and Burnside Road.
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The villages primary industry is tourism, which fosters an appreciation of Wakefields heritage, outdoor recreational opportunities and arts and culture.

Wakefields significant heritage properties, develop a Heritage Property Information Package to inform individual property owners on the unique history and architectural significance of their property.

19. Prepare heritage design guidelines to allow

and manage change that encourages alterations and additions that do not detrimentally affect the overall character of a heritage building.
20. Examine offering tax abatements for the

rehabilitation of all buildings in the proposed heritage tourism district. For example, if the rehabilitation qualifies, the increase in property taxes resulting from the improvements could be abated for a period of ten years. This could follow a similar Provincial or Federal rehabilitation tax credit program model.

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21. Enhance the Municipalitys heritage plaque program with an updated and integrated

interpretive walking tour to promote historical events, people and places that have shaped Wakefield. In addition to buildings, plaques should also be awarded to streetscapes and sites of resources that no longer exist, but deserve recognition because of their historic significance. 22. Build on existing steam train tourism by improving the site design of Turntable Park and the waterfront park, which should include expanding existing green space, defining formal entrance points, improving pedestrian circulation through and adjacent to the park and building a picnic shelter.

23. Consider integrating the picnic area, Place Roquebrune, the turntable, steam train interpretive park and the waterfront park, under a new integrated park name, such as Wakefield Heritage Park. Key interpretive elements could focus on the history of the village, steam train, Gatineau River log drive, etc. 24. Continue to support the development of the Fairbairn Museum to promote the human settlement and agricultural history of Wakefield and the region.

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A Place for Outdoor Recreation

25. Work with the National Capital Commission to expand and develop a new cross-

country skiing and mountain biking trail network in the northeast section of Gatineau Park adjacent to Wakefield. Promote and market Wakefield as a regional centre for these activities. 26. Work with the National Capital Commission to design a formal visitor reception area to replace P17 following the expansion of Highway 5 at Wakefield. Consider future opportunities to develop a visitor reception facility similar to the Mont Bleu/Relais plein air trailhead facility in Hull to support cross-country skiing and mountain biking activities and competitive events, summer camps and nature-based education and activities. 27. Establish a River to Hills pedestrian-bike corridor, connecting a new Wakefield motorized boat dock at Peace Park to the community centre and on to the Gatineau Park trail network. 28. Expand and develop walking and hiking trails within and adjacent to the community that capitalize on local vistas to support nature-based tourism. 29. Develop and promote water-based activities on the Gatineau River in the village by constructing: A swimming area at Turntable Park. Non-motorized boat docks at Peace Park and Geggie Park to promote a canoe/kayak network throughout the village waterfront. A motorized boat dock at Peace Park. 30. Assess motorized boat activity on the Gatineau River to address concerns that include noise and shoreline conservation.

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A Place for Arts and Culture

31. Promote Wakefield as a regional market centre for natural/organic produce and fair trade products. Enhance the weekend Wakefield Market day by fostering a market atmosphere throughout the village core with local arts and crafts vendors, musicians, canoe/kayak rental facilities and other street-based activities. 32. Allocate new commercial lands to enhance shopping and retail services and convert existing single-family residential buildings to mixed-use development along Riverside Drive between Valley Drive and Mill Road. 33. Support local businesses and promote nonfranchised local business operations and take measures to avoid nationally based business and service establishments in the village core. 34. Promote and support cultural events and holiday celebrations, including aboriginal, theatrical and musical festivals.

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Public opinion in the community indicates further development needs to be both sensible and sustainable to maintain and protect natural areas and features that define Wakefields unique sense of place. Conservation measures are required to promote environmental protection, recreation values and viewscape preservation.

Village views of contiguous stands of forested landscape are one of Wakefields most significant natural heritage assets. Development and Conservation zoning will guide new residential development to ensure Wakefields hillsides maintain their natural features, function and viewscape integrity.

35. Designate Development and Conservation Zones that provide guidance for appropriate residential development that preserve forested slopes and village viewscapes, prevent erosion and maintain natural shoreline integrity. For example, building lot-coverage controls could be implemented that require hillside standards to ensure appropriate lot coverage as degree of slope increases or decreases.

36. Designate Natural Area Protection Zones to preserve key undeveloped areas in the Wakefield region. Forested hilltops, exposed cliff faces, wetlands and recreational corridors comprise the list of significant natural areas that connect people with the landscape and support ecological function. Natural area recreational corridors permit multi-use trails to connect residential neighborhoods, providing easy access to natural areas at your doorstep, while improving community connectivity.

Natural area protection zones are areas where no development should take place and where natural processes and recreation should predominate.
37. Enhance rural night-time character by protecting dark skies through appropriate lighting measures. 38. Future development of buildings along the Gatineau River corridor will be dependent on the floodplain development standards established by the MRC.

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PROPOSED LAND USE CONCEPT WAKEFIELD VILLAGE

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PPU PLANNING AREAS

Area 1: Village Core

A goal of the Village Core area is to make it the identifiable economic, cultural and recreational centre of the Municipality, a desirable place to live and a vibrant tourism destination.

This area is the historic and recreation-tourism centre of the Municipality and exerts a strong influence over the atmosphere of the village. It is distinguished by a collection of features such as natural areas and viewscapes, distinct building architecture, commercial activity, residential areas, trails and gateways. These features work together to provide Wakefield its rural character and identity. There is a growing awareness of the significant role the village core plays in preserving and fostering the natural and cultural character and economic vitality of the community. For this reason, particular attention has been paid to this planning area.

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General Recommendations This section builds on the earlier recommendations by providing concepts maps that offer general direction for future land use planning and development for the village core. The maps are conceptual and are intended to assist landowners and the municipality by providing direction for site planning and are not intended to be suitable for site-specific delineations.
Concept Maps:

The following areas have been geographically delineated and site plans proposed. Highway 366 to Elmdale Road Riverside Drive to Wakefield Covered Bridge Elmdale Road to Burnside Road Sully Road to Turntable Park Turntable Park and Picnic Shelter Turntable Park and Commercial Area Old Railway Station to Geggie Park Burnside Road to Mill Road Mill Road to Peace Park Village Centre to Wakefield Community and Cultural Centre Wakefield Community and Cultural Centre to Gatineau Park Gatineau Park-Wakefield Region

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Highway 366 to elmdale road

Maintain gatineau park protection zone along hwy 366 at hwy 5.

Lands designated for Wakefield hospital expansion could integrate new ski area development road access at ruth road. A site planning and architectural integration program (Piia) should be required to guide ski area development projects.

retention ponds are often integrated as a key water feature into new ski area developments. Explore potential to develop this site for ski-in/ski-out housing development.

A new municipal road linking burnside road to riverside drive would mitigate increased traffic volume on lower burnside and elmdale, providing direct access to the pharmacy and the village core.

Existing road beds would provide a south exit option for new ski area development through vorlage heights.

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Riverside Drive to Wakefield Covered Bridge

A site planning and architectural integration program (Piia) should be required to guide the development of lands on the corner of Wakefield Heights and Hwy 366. Options may include maintaining the existing agricultural zoning or low-density residential development (one single-family dwelling unit per 2 acres) that respects the unique pastoral setting of the Fairbairn museum and covered bridge.

Continue municipal support and investment in the development of the Fairbairn Museum. Ensure land use planning decisions in areas adjacent to the Museum and Wakefield Covered Bridge complement business Plan objectives of the museum project (www.fairbairn.ca).

Explore options to mitigate erosion and riparian vegetation impacts from swimming activity at the covered bridge. Consider investments that would formalize the activity and guide recreational use.

Mitigate Wakefield Covered Bridge parking concerns at the end of Gendron road with appropriate traffic measures closer to riverside Drive, such as a local-traffic-only single-lane chicane at the intersection of Gendron and Des Collines roads. The old Railway corridor trail should be enhanced and extended along the Gendron road shoulder to support safe pedestrian and bicycle access from Turntable Park at manse road to the Wakefield covered bridge.

The Proposed seniors residence should integrate the pedestrian-bike trail as a key feature in the site design of the facility to allow residents to observe and engage with trail users.

The new parking area at the information centre provides access directly from riverside drive.

Develop a parking area behind the information centre that links to the pedestrian-bike trail. This central location in the north village will support visitor access to both the Wakefield covered bridge and village core.

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Elmdale road to burnside road

A new residential development project could provide medium density housing in the form of single family detached, semi-detached or townhouse-style homes. A Collaborative residential development approach should engage all property owners to find a shared vision for the area. Current by-laws permit mobile homes in this area. To ensure appropriate architectural integration with adjacent residential areas, high-quality manufactured homes should be encouraged in place of mobile homes.

Develop a parking area for the north villlage at the information centre with access from riverside drive.

Access points in the new residential development should be located on elmdale road and riverside drive..

A site planning and architectural integration program (Piia) should be required to shape the development of the site.

improve the old rail bed from gendron to sully to support pedestrian-bike trail access to the village. Encourage residential development projects that complement the existing character of adjacent neighbourhoods.

Install speed humps on burnside and elmdale to mitigate vehicular traffic volume and speed.

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Sully road to turntable park

Start buried section of overhead power lines at sully road through the village core..

Improve existing parking lot to extend from Sully Road to join with the commercial property parking lot at Manse Road.

Formalize existing pedestrian path/platform linkage to Turntable Park.

modify manse road alignment to exit at sully road.

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Turntable Park & Picnic Shelter

Formalized Re-alignment of manse road north toward sully road will mitigate resident access concerns and increase available park space.

consider integrating a visitor information centre in the operations of the existing gift shop.

multi-functional park supports vendors, seasonal art exhibits and heritage interpretive displays.

15-minute Bus drop-off zone.

Construct a picnic shelter integrated with The existing washroom facility. Available space would support 8 picnic tables.

Picnic shelter would formalize entrance to Turntable Park with a pass-through trail. Interpretive signage along trail provides information on steam train history, village maps and events calendar.

Relocate place roquebrune from the park to the north side of the turntable with the installation of a commemorative garden.

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turntable park and Commercial Area

Relocate place roquebrune from the park to the northeast side of the turntable with the installation of a commemorative garden.

Maintain naturalized section of the park. Construct raised trail and picnic table nodes. Expand and enhance existing park landscaping and picnic tables. Consider establishing a beach and swimming area. Construct sidewalk alignment adjacent to buildings to allow safe pedestrian movement near commercial storefronts.

Potential expansion zone to waterfront park.

Redesign to parallel parking to increase available park green space to support steam train interpretation activities. Construct sidewalk to improve pedestrian movement and formalize park entrances with Heritage Railwaythemed architecture. Consider integrating the picnic area, Place Roquebrune and turntable, the steam train interpretive park and the waterfront park, under a new integrated name, such as Wakefield Heritage Park. Key interpretive elements could focus on the history of the village, steam train, Gatineau River log drive, etc.

Construct a sidewalk at the wakefield general store to mitigate parking-traffic flow concerns on riverside drive.

Extend sidewalk south along riverside drive to mitigate pedestrian-vehicle conflict and support future commercial development of existing heritage buildings.

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Old Railway Station to Geggie Park

Paved sidewalk on Riverside drive changes to pathway from Burnside Road to Geggie Park. Relocate pumping station access ramp to north side of facility to maximize available space for path and parking lot. Hide pumping station with plantings.

Construct pathway alignment adjacent to building to ensure safe pedestrian movement to Geggie Park. Construct pedestrian viewing platform, based on heritage railway platform vernacular. Benches and railing design should integrate with heritage train station architecture.

Widen sidewalk on west side of Riverside Drive to ensure safe pedestrian movement to south Wakefield village.

Install seasonal concrete planter boxes to provide pedestrian buffer from traffic flow. Formalize pedestrian railway crossing with planter boxes.

Install pedestrian crosswalk and formalize Geggie Park entrance, consistent with the existing Geggie Park Landscape .

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Burnside Road to Mill Road

Designate Protection Zone (no-development). Development in this area may have implications for well water and traffic concerns on Burnside and Elmdale Roads.

Preserve and promote the hiking trail system from Geggie Park to the cemetery.

Protection Zone will maintain forested viewscape above heritage section of Burnside Road.

Construct pedestrian expansion wing on West side of bridge to integrate with sidewalk widening project.

Continue landscape plan improvements to Geggie Park with two formalized crosswalks on Riverside Drive and canoe dock installation.

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Mill road to peace park

Consider options for municipal land acquisition of the corner section of private property for future parking and commercial development.

Commercial development and parking should be collaborative to provide integrated site design solutions that benefit all Property owners.

Encourage the relocation of store front parking to support pedestrian terraces.

Parking in the village centre is limited for many commercial establishments. This site provides one of few opportunities to locate public parking behind riverside commercial storefronts. The municipality should consider options for land acquisition to mitigate the existing public parking shortfall.

Protection zone above village commercial area will preserve key forested viewscapes from development.

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Village centre to Wakefield Community and cultural Centre

Establish a "River to Hills" pedestrian-bike corridor, connecting a new Wakefield public dock to the Community Centre and on to the Gatineau Park trail network. Locate benches and plantings along corridor at key locations.

Integrate public parking for the village into the new Community Centre parking lot site plan.

A proposed mixed commercial-residential zone along the pedestrian-bike corridor would be intersected by a new municipal road. Proposed development would respect size, massing and heritage architecture of surrounding buildings. Extend Clarence road to valley drive at new municipal road intersection.

Designate north end of boardwalk for non-motorized boat mooring.

Ensure a site planning and architectural integration program (Piia) applies to future development of the former Hamilton Motors site.

Peace park enhancements include a waterfront boardwalk that runs the length of the park, intersected by a motorized boat public dock.

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Wakefield Community and cultural Centre to Gatineau Park

Note: The Wakefield Community and Cultural Centre rendering shown below is reproduced from the architectural renderings of Christopher Simmons, Architect Inc. and the Preliminary Site Plan, Steven W. Armstrong, Landscape Architect, dated May 2009. Refer to www.wakefieldcentre.ca for future revisions to these concept renderings.

Property adjacent to the proposed soccer field is owned by the NCC. The municipality and the NCC should establish shared land use objectives that support future program requirements of the community centre and gatineau parkWakefield region.

"River to Hills" concept links a pedestrian-bike corridor from the village, through the Community Centre, on to the Gatineau Park trail network. A Gatineau ParkWakefield village trailhead should integrate with the community centre site design.

Explore opportunities with Bell Canada to acquire in part, a portion of the parking lot at the rear of the service building to increase available space in support of the proposed Festival plaza.

Design parking lots to meet the demand of both the community centre and visitors to the village.

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Gatineau Park-Wakefield Region

Varied terrain in the northeast section of Gatineau Park provides a unique opportunity to develop an exceptional x-country skiing and mountain biking trail network. The Municipality should approach the ncc to formalize a recreational use strategy for the wakefield area

A Loop track at main trailhead Would facilitate competitive x-country skiing and mountain biking events.

Mountain bike trail linkage to Vorlage would provide a summer business opportunity, similar to other ski hill operations.

Relocate P17 parking lot west of hwy 5 alignment to function as the main Wakefield trailhead for gatineau park. Consider opportunity for future x-country skiing, mountain biking and nature education centre facility, based on the "Relais plein air" concept in hull.

Pedestrian-bike trail linkage would connect Gatineau Park with the Wakefield Community Centre and the village.

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Area 2: North Wakefield

The goal of the North Village area is to maintain and enhance the sense of community that exists today while accommodating new residential development.

This area is an established residential neighbourhood. Similar to other residential areas in the village, it is expected to experience future growth. It is important that this growth occurs in a controlled manner to meet the service needs of residents in both existing and growth-related areas. The extension of Highway 5 is expected to reduce traffic volume at the Riverside Drive and Highway 366 intersection.

General Recommendations 1. Additional housing is encouraged, with development arranged in a manner that achieves continuity in the existing residential landscape. Allow for a mix of low to medium residential density of 2-4 housing units per 1 acre. Housing options could include single family, duplex and triplex units. This will allow new development to be integrated into and complement the existing residential neighbourhood while promoting efficient use of the limited land base in Wakefield. 2. New development proposals should strive to maintain and enhance the sense of community that exists today. This can be supported by creating a quality, attractive and appropriately scaled residential neighbourhood, and ensuring appropriate water and sewer service systems. 3. Promote a coordinated and balanced approach to accommodate new growth by integrating transportation management strategies into site plan and subdivision review. This should assess the potential effects of traffic resulting from new development and the suitability of land to meet servicing requirements for water and sewer.

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Area 3: East Wakefield

The goal of the East Village area is to balance residential growth with protection of the natural environment. The communitys health and quality of life is directly affected by its environmental surroundings and their condition.

The natural landscape of this area is one of the defining characteristics of the village and its long-term preservation was identified as a community priority. The aesthetic values, including scenic viewscapes from the village core, promote a sense of place and create an image of the community and the larger region. Residential development therefore needs to be carefully integrated into the landscape to ensure that the character and values of the natural environment is retained.

General Recommendations: 1. Prepare a PIIA for residential rural lands that will result in a lower density residential strategy. It should allow for a residential density of one (1) singlefamily dwelling per 2 acres. This will provide a degree of predictability in the development of land for existing and potential residents.

Lower density residential guidelines should complement the MRCs wider strategy for residential development along waterway corridors.
2. Designate a Development and Conservation Zone along the Gatineau River hillside to guide appropriate residential development that preserves forested slopes and village viewscapes, prevents erosion and maintains natural shoreline integrity. 3. Encourage the protection of significant viewscapes and natural forested habitats by modifying current zoning by-laws to establish a Natural Area Protection corridor, where no development is to take place and where natural processes will predominate. This zone will

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provide exceptional recreational experiences while also maintaining contiguous forests stands for the protection of village viewscapes.

Area 4: South Wakefield

The goal of the South Village Area is to promote compatibility of multifunctional business and services with residential neighbourhoods and recreational areas.

This area contains several established residential neighbourhoods, the Morrison Quarry Recreational Area and the Eco-Echo Campus. It offers the greatest potential to accommodate business and commercial services in the PPU study area. New development and redevelopment is expected throughout most of this area. Therefore, there is a need for a coordinated and broader-based planning approach that addresses all existing and future land uses.

General Recommendations 1. Promote community connectivity by extending a Natural Area Protection corridor from the village core to the Morrison Quarry Recreational Area. This corridor is currently an informal trail connection to the village. 2. Encourage additional housing that supports the existing residential character. New residential development should achieve a density of 1 single-family dwelling per developable acre. A PIIA by-law should be prepared to guide access and vehicular circulation options, building density and design, water and sewer service demands and recreational space requirements.
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3. Prepare a PIIA for the Eco-Echo Campus to establish appropriate land use and design criteria that reflect the character and intent of the site. 4. Extend the Morrison Quarry recreation zone east towards the railway corridor. This will enhance the recreational potential of the area, minimize potential conflict with adjacent residential areas and provide a compatible land use. It also provides an opportunity to integrate the Wakefield Steam Train tourism operation as a feature for the Morrison Quarry Recreational Area. Additionally, it offers a land reserve for a Wakefield Station park and ride associated with the proposed concept of a commuter train to Ottawa-Gatineau. 5. Expand the multifunctional business and service sector along Route 105. Zoning by-laws should authorize uses that are appropriate with the nature of the area and result in low environmental impacts. Care must be taken to avoid too many conventional, nationally-based chains and limit nuisance-generating activities

There continues to be discussion about locating a commuter train service to OttawaGatineau along the existing rail corridor. The Morrison Quarry Recreational Area could function as the northern terminus of the rail service. This area would be an effective commuter stop location, providing the lands required for parking without drawing unnecessary traffic into the village core.

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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
The Implementation Strategy, prepared by the Municipality of La Pche is the final component of the Wakefield PPU. It proposes actions and timelines to accomplish the recommendations outlined in the report. Actions fall under two categories, administrative and infrastructure, providing direction on implementation initiatives required to move towards the vision. Realization of the PPU vision and supporting recommendations will require that a range of coordinated actions take place, some by the municipality and others through partnerships with other agencies and organizations. It will also be implemented through on-going actions of community groups and business operators, as well as the individual actions of residents. The Municipality of La Pche has summarized their proposed initiatives under six general headings, described below. The accompanying table lists the actions proposed and timeframe envisioned.
1. Urbanism by-laws

The Urbanism Plan of the Municipality of La Pche, along with zoning by-laws and procedures, will be amended to reflect the PPU. In the first instance, the PPU area will be identified within the La Pche Urbanism Plan. In addition, within the overall zoning by-law, the boundaries of zones and the permitted uses within each zone will need to reflect land uses detailed in the PPU. New by-laws will put in place the PIIA zones. All revisions to by-laws, guidelines and procedures must follow the process established under the Qubec Loi sur lamnagement et lurbanisme, requiring public consultations at different times within the process. The process can take from three to six months for each change or new by-law. It is important to note that multiple by-laws can be amended during the same time period.
2. Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programs or Plan dintervention et dintgration architectural (PIIA)

PIIA by-laws are part of the overall set of La Pche urbanism by-laws. These by-laws are used to evaluate development proposals to ensure that siting and architectural design and landscape features fit smoothly into its surroundings. Under a PIIA, developers and homeowners are provided with clear and simple guidelines and in turn they provide specific information on the lay of their land, the location of existing and proposed constructions, the architecture and

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relation between such construction and adjacent lands or established neighborhoods. PIIA bylaws will be proposed for each of the PIIA sites identified in the PPU.
3. Wakefield Development Advisory Committee

Qubec law allows for the creation of advisory committees on specific urbanism issues. A Wakefield Development Advisory Committee will be proposed, composed of Wakefield residents with a broad range of expertise and experience and the Ward 6 councilor. This committee would report to the La Pche Urbanisme Committee and would function as a sounding board, providing recommendations on Wakefield development proposals, the Village Design Statement and various urbanism by-laws.
4. Incentive Programs

In Qubec, municipalities can provide financial assistance or incentives directly to property owners, both private and public, for construction or renovation of properties. This can be done, within the context of a PPU, in order to motivate visual improvements and/or conservation of heritage styles and buildings, including signage. An incentives program will be proposed.
5. Municipal Land Acquisition Program

Certain recommendations within the PPU require that the municipality purchase land in order to provide public services. An acquisition program will be proposed to address land needs for services such as parking, connections between key areas of the village and new pedestrian and biking routes. This land can be purchased either through a sales agreement with the owner, or by expropriation.
6. Infrastructure Program

This program aims to address the new and enhanced infrastructure requirements proposed in the PPU. For example, recommendations call for new roads and sidewalks, upgrade existing sewer system and examine installation of water system, new trails, a waterfront boardwalk and docks, streetscape and landscape improvements, establishing recreation areas and protecting significant viewscapes. Additionally, this program would include an estimate of costs, a prioritization of projects, a project schedule and identify municipal funding sources (e.g. borrowing by-laws, local improvement taxes and the general budget). In addition to utilizing existing mechanisms to support improvements, new mechanisms to fund projects will be examined, including identifying potential financial partners. This could consist of partnering with federal, provincial and regional governments through their grant and loan programs such as Canada-Qubec Infrastructure Program. Additionally, partnerships with private companies such as Hydro Qubec will be examined for burying overhead service wires.

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Table 4.0: Implementation Framework

Administrative Recommendations

PROPOSED ACTION Revision of urbanism by-laws and procedures: Land use and zoning PIIA areas Development Conservation zones Natural Area Protection zones Construction/renovation incentive programs Permits and certificates Revision of urbanism by-laws and procedures regarding housing density: Village core medium density North (where connected to sewer system on west side of river) 2-4 units per developable acre North (where no sewer service on east side of river) 1 unit per 1 developable acre East 1 unit per 2 developable acres South 1 unit per 1 acre developable acre. Develop specific urban planning tools: Village Design Statement Transportation Management Plan Heritage Tourism District Guidelines for renovation of heritage buildings

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1-2 years

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PROPOSED ACTION Municipal Land/Building Acquisition Plan Create a PPU Development Advisory Committee Prepare terms of reference and establish Committee

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1-2 years

Municipal Equipment and Infrastructure ( new and enhanced) Recommendations:

PROPOSED ACTION Sidewalk, pathway and recreational trail network: Gendron Road (from covered bridge to Riverside) walking path beside road Riverside Drive (Gendron to Sully) improve old rail bed Riverside Drive (turntable park to Pot-au-Feu) sidewalk on east side of Riverside Riverside Drive (Pot-au-Feu to Geggie Park) walking trail on west side of Pot-auFeu Geggie Park (north end) viewing platform Geggie Park (north and south ends) 2 pedestrian crosswalks La Pche River bridge pedestrian expansion walkway over bridge, on west side. River to Hills pedestrian-bike corridor from Peace Park to Community & Cultural Centre Trails from new Community & Cultural Centre to Gatineau Park Turntable Park (or Wakefield Heritage Park): Build Picnic shelter integrated with existing washrooms Landscape a multifunctional park between Boutique End of the Line and picnic

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1-2 years 1-2 years 3-4 years 3-4 years 3-4 years 1-2 years 3-4 years 3-4 years 1-4 years

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PROPOSED ACTION shelter Integration of Tourism Info Centre into End of the Line Build short-term (15 minute) bus drop off point adjacent to picnic shelter. Waterfront network: Municipal swimming beach and waterfront park at turntable park Non-motorized boat dock at Geggie Park Boardwalk along Peace Park Motorized boat dock at Peace Park (centre of boardwalk) Non-motorized boat mooring at Peace Park (north end) Parking areas- Village Core: Entrance off Riverside beside Tourism Info Centre for cars and buses Expand parking off Riverside to the north of Boutique End of the Line Expand parking off Mill Road at intersection with Riverside Integrate public parking into new community centre parking lot Municipal equipment: Way-finding and information signage Sstreet lamps Litter/recycling containers, benches Sewage system expansion: Legion Road Gendron Road

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PROPOSED ACTION Vorlage Heights Riverside (south of Rockhurst) Rockhurst to Suncrest Municipal water system: Estimate costs of installing municipal water treatment along current and proposed expansions of sewage system Construction Burying overhead lines: Sully Road to Mill Road Mill Road through village centre

PROPOSED TIMING 3-4 years 5+ years 5+ years

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