Town Dock Secondary Plan Study

What is Happening Next:

A Council and Technical Advisory Committee Workshop is planned for Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. as a Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the issues arising from the public consultation to date and establish directions for the draft Secondary Plan and Master Plan. No decision is being made at this meeting. The public is invited to watch a live stream on the Town’s YouTube channel or view it at a later date.

What we’ve heard:

The Town Dock property is a vital piece of the Town’s identity, a tourism and economic development driver and place of recreation and pastimes. The importance of this project and the need to “get it right” are foremost in the future plan. There are important parts of the Town Dock that need to remain and other aspects that need further study and investigation.

What to expect:

The Town Dock Secondary Plan and Master Plan Project will take a brief pause during July and August while more review and refinement is undertaken. The additional time will provide further community engagement and opportunities for public feedback on the documents and designs. No final decisions are planned until later in 2021.

Why is this important:

The Town Dock is due for major renovation work,some of which have been put on hold. Most significantly, a decision on the location and amenities of the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) and resurfacing of the parking areas are planned in the next couple of years. Prior to this future investment, the Town needs to understand the potential opportunities for the property and create a long-term plan for the Town Dock. With all the improvements made on Main Street and in Rotary Champlain Wendat Park, it is important to round out these important public assets and features with a strong anchor at the Town Dock.

What can you do:

Continue providing feedback either on ConnectPenetanguishene.ca, by email to the project team lead for the Town, Andrea Betty, and really imagine a vision of what the Town Dock could be as the Town moves forward with significant infrastructure improvements.

Town of Penetanguishene Contact:

Andrea Betty, Director of Planning and Community Development

abetty@penetanguishene.ca

Council and Committee of the Whole Presentation Recording

When and Where is the Meeting: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19, the Town is not holding in person meetings. As such, this Public Meeting is being conducted virtually by Town Council using the Zoom online platform. To download or learn about Zoom, please visit www.zoom.us. If you are unable to participate in the meeting using Zoom we welcome your input via phone, email or a written submission before the meeting.

To participate in the electronic meeting please contact Stacey Cooper, Clerk by telephone at 705-549-7453 or by email at scooper@penetanguishene.ca who will provide information and instructions on how to participate electronically.

What is a Secondary Plan?

A secondary plan is a land use study and plan for a particular area of a municipality that is prepared as an amendment to an official plan. Typically, a secondary plan will provide more detailed policies for an identified growth area to guide development and change.

What is a Master Plan?

A master plan is a dynamic long-term planning document that provides a conceptual layout to guide future growth and development of an area. In the case of the Town Dock, the Master Plan includes analysis and recommendations for new parkland, accessibility to the waterfront, parking and access to the site.

What is Proposed?

The draft Town Dock Secondary Plan and Master Plan will be presented to receive comments from the Public. The draft Secondary Plan and Master Plan contains:

• A draft vision and guiding principles for the Town Dock area;
  • Detailed policies and schedules (maps and drawings) to guide the future growth and development of the Town Dock with respect to land use, built form and public realm improvements, connections to parks and downtown, waterfront transitions and civic space.

Access the draft Town Dock Secondary Plan and Master Plan

Background information on the preparation of the draft Town Dock Secondary Plan and Master Plan is available on the project website, and can be accessed for review, download and comments here: Town Dock Secondary Plan Study | Connect Penetanguishene. The draft documents and schedules will be available on the project page on Friday, May 7, 2021.

The Master Plan Workshop will seek feedback on the locations and types of public spaces, opportunities for new uses, and access to the Town Dock.

The workshop will be held virtually through the Town’s corporate Zoom account. Residents are encouraged to register for this workshop so that the Town has an idea of how many people will attend and can properly plan for break-out sessions.

When: Wednesday, March 24^th, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Where: Virtual Meeting using Zoom

How to Register: Contact Andrea Betty at abetty@penetanguishene.ca or by telephone at 705-549-7453

Websites: ConnectPenetanguishene.ca OR penetanguishene.ca

Previously residents have had the opportunity to participate in the Town Dock Visioning Workshop, held February 3^rd, 2021. An online survey titled “Looking Ahead” was then made available to allow for any final thoughts on the visioning portion of the project before the consultation team moved into more clearly defined policy alternatives and recommendations.

Questions or concerns regarding the Town Dock Secondary Study can be directed to Andrea Betty at abetty@penetanguishene.ca or by telephone at 705-549-7453.

The Town of Penetanguishene is undertaking a Town Dock Secondary Study to examine potential new uses in the Town Dock area to help guide development and assist in making future investment decisions. The workshop was held virtually through the Town’s corporate Zoom account.

Update: These positions have been filled. Thank you to everyone that applied.

In late 2019, the Town was successful in obtaining $40,000 through the County of Simcoe’s Economic Development Program to complete a Town Dock Secondary Plan in 2020. An extension to the required completion date for the Town Dock Study was granted to June 2021 by the Council of the County of Simcoe as a result of the pandemic.

On December 8,2020, Council approved the created of a Town Dock Secondary Plan Technical Advisory Committee to provide guidance to the consulting team and to provide local input pertaining the project.

The purpose of the study is to examine potential new uses, direct high level land use planning policies to guide development and assist with future investment decisions. The goals of the study are as follows:

• maximize potential land uses
• establish a framework for future private sector investment
• prepare for future capital infrastructure projects.

If you are interested in being a part of the Town Dock Secondary Plan Technical Advisory Committee, please submit the application form to Andrea Betty, contact information below, before January 6, 2021 to be considered. The application form is are visible on the right side panel, under Committee Application Form.

Staff Contact and Resource for the Project:

Andrea Betty, MCIP, RPP

Director of Planning and Community Development

abetty@penetanguishene.ca

705-549-7453 ext. 215.