Concept Drawings are available as a PDF file
Milestones
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15 December 2009 |
Congregational Meeting |
initial consultation |
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21 February 2010 |
Vestry Motion |
Moved by Marilyn Benn Seconded by Coralie Sheehan That vestry approve in principle our involvement in the proposal to redevelop the property behind 1118 Normandy Crescent, for a Seniors' residence as presented to the congregation on December 15th, 2009 and that Parish Council be directed to form a working group to consult with John McFarlane, the property owner and interested partners and to bring a finished proposal back to this Vestry, with regular reports to Parish council and to the congregation. CARRIED. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Preamble: St Marks Church is investigating the possibility of a partnership for the construction and development of a Seniors Residence on our former “Back 40”. We have developed preliminary plans as a discussion point for the congregation. Dependent on whom our development partners may ultimately be, the present concept drawings will be solidified. Please find below some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) to date.
Q. What level of care would be this residential development provided?
A. The possibility exists for a number of community partners to come forward, which would help define the level of care model. Until those partnerships are formed, we will not have a definitive answer to the level of care question. Under present consideration are three levels of care for the senior’s residence. These care models include a high care model, such as palliative care, moderate care, such as assisted living and finally, an independent living model.
Idea/concern: Palliative care needs would require some kind of a family room.
Idea/concern: One unit reserved for visiting family members/guests.
Q. What construction standards would be used?
A. The construction standards would be dictated by the type on resident occupying the residence. For instance, a palliative care residence would demand by code, a higher standard of construction for the protection of a more vulnerable population. The other two levels of care would have a lesser demand for code requirements and consequently lesser associated building costs.
Q. Is graduated care being considered?
A. A community partner would help determine the need based on the clients they serve. Graduated care is open as a possible option.
Q. What is the estimate of cost?
A. A little early to know right now, but in the range of $150-200 per square foot. Total cost about $4-5 million, based again of the level of care model.
Q. Is the church responsible for raising the money?
A. Simple answer is no. There are federal-provincial programs that we would probably tap into. But it is an excellent opportunity for the church to be involved in the community and engage in a general rejuvenation.
Q. What about our immediate neighbours?
A. City of Ottawa planning department highly recommends we talk to our local counsellor and community association next.
Q. Are there any planned service entrances?
A. Not presently in the preliminary plans. This item can be accommodated by design and site plan modifications that would come up in the development process.
Q. Would there be compensation for parking spaces?
A. Yet to be determined. Rolling the cost of the new parking into the overall development cost might be what the church “gets” monetarily. This includes an estimated 60% increase in church parking or 30 new spaces. Also likely is a joint agreement on shared costs for snow removal and parking maintenance. Thereby reducing present costs.
Q. How large a development?
A. 19,000 (+/-)sq feet. Between 27-29 units.
Q. What about employing an environmental/construction standard such as “LEEDS”.
A. This standard increases the project costs considerable, but it is a possibility.
Q. What parking loads will the facility require? What would the peak times be?
A. An agreement with the group/partner would be negotiated and signed off to ensure that the site is used respectfully of the hours of worship and other peak demand times. The parking “load” of the residence is not likely to interfere with the regular use of the congregation and this would be restricted by a joint agreement.
Also, under this development model the church would have access to approximately 60% more parking spaces, so it should not represent the concerns that have happened in the past.
Under the present configuration the zoning requirements indicate that the new development would need 7 spaces. Further study is required.
Q. What do we get out of it?
A. An opportunity to redesign our site with an outcome that gives us better use of our space. Also, the church will benefit from participation in some crucial community development, some ministry opportunities and a general rejuvenation through participation in the development. The development can also be viewed as a legacy project for the community.
Q. What about snow removal?
A. A plan for snow removal will be incorporated in the operating budget of the new development/partner and overall costs will be reduced to us, since costs will be shared.
Q. Who have you talked with so far?
A. Informally, Nepean Housing Corporation, they are interested in a seniors’ housing project. We have also spoken to the City Planning Department, Affordable Housing Unit, Multi Faith Housing Initiative and Friends of Hospice Ottawa. But we would expect to speak with the local councillor and community association and others in the near future.