libau Secondary Plan open House - Red River Planning

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libau Secondary Plan open House

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libau Secondary Plan

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SCATLIFF+ MILLER+ MURRAY

Libau Background:Libau is the smallest Settlement Centre in the RM of St. Clements•

Population of approximately 600 in area (2011 Census)•

Population in area maintaining but not growing•

Libau is located outside of the “commuter-shed”•

Loss of businesses and rail line in community over the years•

Project BAckgroUnd

Project Start-up

We Are Here

compile results –

Final report

Presentation to rM

council

Background report

compile results –

draft report

report to

rM and Planning district

open House 2 –

community Feedback and

Priority Setting

open House 1 –

Vision Ideas Workshop

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PLAnnIng FrAMeWork

What is a Secondary Plan?A Secondary Plan is a plan adopted as a by-•law, used to help guide the development or redevelopmentofaspecificarea.

What is the purpose of a Secondary Plan?It provides policy statements and proposed •initiativesforaspecificareawheremoredetailed directions for land use, transportation, infrastructure, environmental protection or other issues arising out of the Development Plan are required.

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Zoning By-Lawdevelopment

Agreement Subdivision

Building By-Law

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How does the Libau Secondary Plan fit in with other plans?

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Parks and Recreation

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VISIon IdeAS WorkSHoP

BackgroundOpen House held March 5, 2014 at South Beach Casino•

Attendance of approximately 75 people•

32 comment forms returned•

What we HeardPeople live in Libau because of family connections, •country-livingandaffordability

Libau’s greatest strengths are its location, quiet-living •and the scenery

Libau’s greatest weaknesses are the lack of businesses, •by-law enforcement and recreation opportunities

Opportunities for Libau include a new gas station/•convenience store, new housing developments and improved recreation facilities

Lack of people or growth is the biggest challenge •facing Libau

If people could change one thing about Libau they •would clean-up the existing yards and derelict buildings

Residents do not want to see big changes in Libau •thatwouldaffectthe“quietcountrylife”

Commercial businesses and single family homes are •deemed the most appropriate development

RV park, mobile homes and large-scale industry were •considered the least appropriate development in Libau

econoMIc deVeLoPMent

What we heard:Libau has many hidden strengths that are not marketed•

Residents see the South Beach Casino as an opportunity •

Leadership is needed to grow Libau•

Libau needs a plan to encourage growth•

Actions:encourage the Libau economic development committeea.

develop a marketing plan to promote Libaub.

develop a business plan for future developments to c. pursue in Libau

Provide more information about living in Libau to d. potential residents

Investigate partnership opportunities with Brokenhead e. First nation

Investigate providing business incentives for new f. businesses

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What we heard:Residents want to clean-up the town•

Residents want to see more by-law enforcement and education•

The entrance to Libau is underwhelming•

Residentsdon’twanttoseechangesthatnegativelyaffectthe•small-town feel or scenery of Libau

Actions:no big changesa.

don’t lose the “small-town” feel of Libau -

clean-up properties and by-law enforcementb. work with property owners to ensure all by-laws are -being met

Beautification projects c. addflowers,treesandplanterstomainroads -

“take Pride” dayd. initiate annual event to pick up litter -

Landscaped gatewayse. develop “entry features” to welcome people to Libau -

Landscaped buffersf. work with area residents and businesses to construct -buffers(ex:trees,fences,berms)toblockviewsofstorage areas

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BUSIneSS deVeLoPMent

What we heard:Residents want to see a new gas station/convenience store/•coffeeshop

Residents do not want to chase away existing businesses but •rather encourage and promote them

Trading Post site is the greatest opportunity•

Actions:Analyze market readinessa.

review vacant commercial lots to determine what -is required to be able to market them to potential businesses

review zoningb. ensure all lots currently zoned commercial are still -appropriate

redevelop trading Postc. pursue new commercial development on this property -

Understand existing business needsd. work with existing businesses to ensure their needs -are being met as well as how they may assist the community

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What we heard:There is a need for senior’s housing in Libau•

RM should encourage housing development on existing lots•

RM should look at opening up planned lots through road •development

Need more housing to be able to attract more people•

Actions:Investigate marketing existing lotsa.

conduct discussions with property owners to gauge -interest in subdividing and selling property

engineering study for planned roadsb. initiate concept design and costing to build planned -roads to open up more properties for development

Senior’s housing feasibility studyc. conduct study to determine the market for a potential -seniors housing development

engage residentsd. ensure residents are kept up to date on all plans being -made and on proposed developments

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Potential Housing Stock

Potential Roads to Build

Lots with road access

Total: 43 lots

Roads 1270 m

Lots with no road access

Total: 24 lots

Back lanes 1000m

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recreAtIon

What we heard:Locals want to keep community club/curling rink running•

There is no place for children to play•

Volunteers getting “burnt-out”•

Local property owner wants to develop a campground nearby•

Actions:Feasibility study of recreation facilitiesa.

conduct study to determine what facilities are needed -and how they can best be managed

explore opportunities for new playgroundb. look to replace existing playground -

encourage volunteersc. findwaystohonour/thankvolunteersandto -encourage more people to volunteer

discuss development of campgroundd. host conversation on possibility of campground -development near Libau

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next StePSReview all comments recieved•

Finalize and proritize all action items•

Preparefinalreportwithprioritizedactionplan•

Present report to RRPD and RM•

Project contacts:

Erik DicksonScatliff+Miller+Murray204-927-3444 ext. [email protected]

Matthew FitzgeraldAssistant Manager Red River Planning District204-482-2951 [email protected]

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