Carp

December 14, 2011
7 to 9 pm
Carp Fairgrounds
3790 Carp Road, Kinburn

Village Review

Draft revisions to the Community Design Plan
Proposed changes, Schedule A
Proposed changes, Schedule B
Proposed changes, Schedule C
Proposed changes, Schedule D
Proposed changes, Schedule E
Proposed changes, Schedule F

Introduction

The Village Plan Project will review the Community Design Plan for the Village of Carp (2004), which guides development for the Village of Carp. A Village Plan analysis and Village Profile has been completed to evaluate the existing policy and development situation of the village.

Village Plan Analysis

Carp has a population of 1,619 and has grown by approximately 23 units per year since the Community Design Plan (CDP) for the Village of Carp was approved by Council in June 2004. There are 54 ha of vacant land with a potential for approximately 580 additional homes.

For the most part the actions proposed in the CDP were implemented.

What was achieved:

The Environmental Assessment to provide for the upgrade of sewer and water services to support the full development of Carp has been completed
A new Area-Specific Infrastructure Charge By-law for the Village of Carp was approved by Council on April 14, 2010 costs to recover outstanding charges were reduced and future capital costs associated with water and wastewater infrastructure; upgrade/expansion required to accommodate new development were established

Residential development in the village has followed the CDP policies and design guidelines;
An Environmental Management Plan was approved by Council in 2005 to provide direction regarding stormwater management, fish habitat, stream setbacks and riparian plantings
The community has raised more than $200,000 to purchase the property identified as Potential Fairground Expansion area but this represent only a small portion of the total value of the land. The City is currently negotiating with the owner of the property to purchase the land
The Rectory a facility for seniors housing was approved by council on June 2010 provides for a mixed use development in the village core
The redevelopment of the truck dept site and the auto parts storage yards is encouraged in the CDP. The sites have not yet been redeveloped.

Section 9 of the CDP contains a table which summarizes the actions and assigns responsibilities for implementation of the CDP. This table has been updated to indicate whether/when the actions were implemented.

Action	Responsibility	Implementation

Servicing
Upgrade the Hines Road Sewer to provide for the full development of Carp	Council - Development Charges By-law	Environmental Assessment completed in 2009 to service the development anticipated in the CDP. Carp Water and Sewer Charge has been lowered because there is more development to pay the costs.
Land Use
Approve an Official Plan Amendment, the Community Design Plan for the Village of Carp	Council	OPA 8 and the CDP were approved by Council, July 14, 2004.
Implement Section 3 – the land use plan when processing development application	Planning and Development Department	The CDP has been used to guide development since approved by Council in 2004.
Environmental Protection
Revise stormwater management options and implement recommendations of the Environmental Management Plan and the Carp River Watershed/Subwatershed Study	Planning and Development Department	Environment Management Plan approved by Council in 2005.
Implement the recommendations of the Carp River Watershed/Subwatershed Study	Planning and Development Department	Environmental Management Plan approved by Council
Protecting and Enhancing the Village Core
Implement the design guideline when reviewing development applications	Planning and Development Department- Development	The CDP has been used to guide development since approved by Council in 2004
Coordinate the use of minimum design standards for store fronts, landscaping, lighting, signs and maintenance	Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Incorporate provisions for front yard setbacks and parking in the zoning by-law	Comprehensive Zoning By-law	The CDP has been used to guide development since approved by Council in 2004
Improve the streetscape of when reconstruction is required for Carp Road and Donald B. Munro Drive (including traffic circle)	Transportation, Utilities and Public Works Department (TUPW)	Reconstruction has not occurred yet
Erect village sign at entrances to villages	BIA	Pending New community signs have been erected at the entrances by the City / Community Association
Carp Fairgrounds
Investigate securing the site for future fair expansion or the heritage park	Carp Fair, City of Ottawa, other community group	The community has raised more than $200,000 to purchase the property but this represents only a small portion of the total value of the land. The City is currently negotiating with the owner of the property to purchase the land.
Investigate long term parking requirements	Carp Fair	Since 2004, a new field near the Senior's Apartments has been added for parking. The review of parking requirements/facilities is ongoing.
Heritage Park
Identify a champion (organization) to carry out a business plan to investigate the feasibility	Community volunteers	West Carleton Heritage Park Association commissioned a Best Use Study to determine best uses of land adjacent to the fairgrounds. The City is currently negotiating with the owner of the property to purchase the land.
Provide advice to the local Heritage Development Committee	People Services Department	The City helped to draft the terms of reference for the Best Use Study and paid for the study.
CFS Carp Diefenbunker
Develop the site according to the site plan attached as Schedule C	People Services Department	No new construction – minor life-cycle repair and replacement(s) at existing CFS recreation facility(s)
Recreation and Open Space
Concentrate playing fields at one or two locations	People Services Development	New full-size soccer field constructed at Langstaff Sportsfields location
Create a new neighbourhood park at the south end of the village through the development process	Planning and Development Department People Services Department	Neighbourhood park has been included as part of the subdivision for the site
Provide an open space pathway system as shown on Schedule A	People Services Department Development community Friends of the Carp River	Additional pathways constructed as part of subdivision and Parks and Recreation initiatives

Link to the Existing Plan

Community Design Plan for the Village of Carp

Village Profile

Population and Dwelling Units (2010)

Population 1673

Dwelling Units 569

* Source: Planning and Growth Management Department

Employment (2006)

Major Sector	Total Employment
Primary	20
Construction	227
Wholesale	11
Retail	15
Transportation and Warehousing	9
Information and Cultural	14
Finance and Insurance	17
Real Estate and Rental Leasing	5
Professional and Scientific Services	9
Education	38
Health and Social Services	76
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation	18
Accommodation and Food	28
Other Services	49
Total	564

* Source: Employment Survey 2006

New Units Built

2001 - 2005				2006 - 2010				2001 - 2010

Single	Row	Apt	Total	Single	Row	Apt	Total
76	8	1	85	90	23	0	113	198

* Source: Building Permits

Development Potential (2010)

Vacant land = 49.95 ha

Potential for 535 dwelling units

*Source: Rural Residential Land Survey 2007-2008 Updated with 2009/2010 building permit data and average lot size

Servicing

The village of Carp is serviced via a communal well and piped sewer.

Land Use (2010)

Map

*Source: Land Use Survey 2010

The information on Official Plan Rural Review project maps forms only a part of an overall 2010 City of Ottawa land use map. Updated information for both rural and urban areas will be released in the summer of 2011.

Community Characterization

Facilities	Events
Carp Fair Grounds	Carp Farmers Market
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum	Carp Fair
Huntley Medical centre	Garlic Festival of Eastern ON
Carp Memorial Hall	Carp Santa Claus Parade
Huntley Curling Club	Carp Snow Days Winter Carnival
W. Erskine Johnston Arena	Carp Oktoberfest
Huntley Community Centre	Carp Farmers Market
Huntley Mess Hall Community Centre
Village Square Art Gallery
Huntley Centennial Public School
Tubman Kennedy Funeral Home
St. Paul's United Church
St. James Anglican Church
Ottawa Public Library (Carp Branch)
Fire Station
Huntley Parish Hall
Langstaff Park
Post Office
Carp Business Improvement Area

Conclusion

For the most part the strategies in the CDP were implemented. The main issue that remains to be resolved is the future of the lands adjacent to the Carp Fairgrounds. These lands are designated as Potential Fairground Expansion to allow for the opportunity for open space and/or institutional uses. The community has raised more than $200,000 to purchase the property but this represents only a small portion of the total value of the land. The City is currently negotiating with the owner of the property to purchase the land. There are two options for the property:

If the city purchases the property, the City, Carp Fair and the Heritage Park Committee would be able to work together on a land use plan for the property
If the City is not successful in purchasing the property the owner has the right to proceed with an application to develop the land.

Next Steps

Following the fall public consultation, staff anticipate taking a report to Committee and Council in 2012 to report public consultation concerns and make recommendations for the next steps in the Carp CDP review process.

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