Fleetwood PlanCR 2022-R049
Fleetwood PlanCR 2022-R049
Fleetwood PlanCR 2022-R049
REGULAR COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning & Development, Engineering, and Parks, Recreation & Culture Departments
recommend that Council:
2. Approve the proposed Fleetwood Stage 1 Plan, including the land use, transportation, and
parks and open space concepts, attached as Appendix “I” and generally described in this
report;
4. Approve proposed amendments to Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended (the
“Zoning Bylaw”), to increase amenity contributions for the Fleetwood Plan Area based
upon the density bonus concept, as documented in Appendix “III”, and authorize the City
Clerk to bring forward the necessary Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaws for the required
readings and to set a date for the related Public Hearing;
5. Approve the proposed boundary extensions to the Fleetwood Plan Area, attached as
Appendix "IV" and as generally described in this report;
6. Authorize staff to proceed with all necessary actions to proceed to the Stage 2 Plan
development for the Fleetwood Plan, as generally described in this report; and
7. Authorize staff to receive development applications for properties within the Fleetwood
Plan that are generally consistent with the Stage 1 Plan and interim Plan Development
Expectations Strategy, provided that any such applications, that are 6 storeys or greater,
should not proceed to final approval until a completed Stage 2 Plan is approved by
Council.
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INTENT
The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of the Fleetwood Plan planning process and to
seek authorization to proceed with the Stage 2 planning process, as outlined within this report. It
outlines all necessary actions to proceed with Stage 2 and presents an interim Plan Development
Expectations Strategy that will allow staff to begin processing development applications within
the Fleetwood Plan Area (the “Plan Area”) based on the proposed Stage 1 Plan.
BACKGROUND
The Fleetwood Plan will be a comprehensive community plan that focuses on opportunities to
integrate new housing, job space, and amenities in Fleetwood Town Centre and along the Surrey-
Langley SkyTrain (“SLS”) on Fraser Highway. It provides opportunities to advance Council
priorities related to housing, childcare, jobs and economy, climate change, integrated water
resource management, and transportation.
The Plan is centered on Fleetwood Town Centre, a significant Urban Centre within the Official
Community Plan (“OCP”) and Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy (“RGS”). Urban
Centres provide regional employment and services, as well as business, commercial, community,
and cultural activities for the surrounding communities. They are intended as the region’s
primary focal points for concentrated growth, with high and medium density housing, including
affordable housing. Urban Centres are intended for rapid transit service, including TransLink’s
Frequent Transit Network (“FTN”).
In April 2019, Council authorized staff to initiate preliminary planning and background studies to
support land use planning along the SLS corridor. The background studies included a market
supply and demand study and environmental study. In February 2020, Council authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute a finalized Supportive Policies Agreement with TransLink to
support the prioritization and alignment of policies to ensure successful performance of the SLS
corridor.
In February 2020, following completion of the background studies and a preliminary phase of
community engagement, Council initiated the two-stage secondary land use planning process for
the Fleetwood portion of the SLS. The report outlined a boundary for the Fleetwood Plan, as well
as a schedule and approach for the planning process. It also included a detailed communications
and engagement strategy to support the planning process.
Policy Context
Planning and development in Surrey are guided by social, environmental, and economic contexts.
The OCP and Sustainability Charter 2.0, combined with the City’s climate targets and plans,
provide the policy framework for sustainable growth. Together, they implement broader
direction from Metro Vancouver’s RGS. Other Strategic plans, such as Surrey’s Biodiversity
Conservation Strategy (“BCS”); Parks, Recreation, & Culture Strategic Plan (“PRC Plan”), and the
Surrey Transportation Plan frame the provision of natural and built infrastructure, and the
forthcoming housing needs report.
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The OCP plays a key role in guiding the development of land use plans and policy. It provides the
policy framework that initiated and guides the Fleetwood Plan process, establishes clear content
to support the SLS project, and identifies overarching land use designations to focus growth in the
Plan Area.
The OCP identifies the following land use designations within the Plan Area: Town Centre,
Commercial, Multiple Residential, and Urban. A Frequent Transit Development Area (“FTDA”) is
located in the West Fleetwood portion of the Plan Area, surrounding 152 Street. These OCP
designations will be refined and updated upon the completion of the Stage 2 Fleetwood Plan.
The Council-endorsed SLS Corridor Supportive Policies Agreement confirms policy commitments
that have significant impacts on the SLS project’s objectives. These include the provision of and
access to affordable housing, including purpose built rental housing, as well as the prioritization
of office and employment uses around stations. The agreement also outlines key objectives
around the identification of institutional and community services, as well as urban design and
active transportation considerations. These policy considerations and objectives have been
incorporated into the planning process and are reflected in the draft plan.
Plan Area
The Fleetwood Plan boundary is strategically located along Fraser Highway and the SLS Project
and is comprised of over 900 hectares. The Plan Area is generally bound by Green Timbers Urban
Forest to the west and the Agricultural Land Reserve to the east. The northern and southern
boundary extents vary, but are generally located about 1,000 metres away from Fraser Highway.
DISCUSSION
The Fleetwood Plan process was initiated in April 2019 with background studies and preliminary
analysis. Following the completion of background studies, staff began the exploration of land use
alternatives and the preparation of draft land use, transportation, and parks and open space
concepts. This process was accompanied by a comprehensive program of public engagement and
stakeholder consultation to ensure that diverse interests represented in the area, including
renters, homeowners, businesses, community groups, and public agencies, participated in the
planning process. Details of the consultation activities, along with key findings, are described in
the following sections, as well as in a consolidated engagement summary attached as
Appendix “VI”.
Background Studies
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To provide context for the planning process, staff undertook various background studies and
research including a market study, environmental study, transportation review, heritage building
assessment, and preliminary growth forecasts. These studies, summarized in detail through prior
reporting (Corporate Report No. R059; 2019), have provided staff with key context to support the
planning process.
City staff have also been working to review and update the Community Amenity Contribution
(“CAC”) and Density Bonus policies to ensure that development adequately contributes towards
the funding of capital projects outlined in the City’s Annual Five-Year Capital Financial Plan.
This review included a comparison of existing CAC rates in Surrey and Metro Vancouver, and
evaluation of Surrey rates for current market conditions across the City, including consideration
of the SLS.
Public Engagement
Since November 2019, informed by the City’s Public Engagement Strategy, the plan has been
refined through a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process. Over this period, staff have
heard from thousands of residents. This engagement has occurred through in-person and online
activities including open houses, workshops, surveys and polls, online mapping exercises, as well
as hosting an ongoing online question and answer. Through this process, staff have also spoken
and corresponded with hundreds of people over the phone and by email and had numerous
meetings with community stakeholders.
Residents and stakeholders were made aware of the planning process and invited to participate
through multiple postcard mail outs, social media campaigns, lawn sign installations, media
releases, newspaper ads, electronic newsletters and emails. Staff also worked directly with
community groups to promote engagement through their local channels.
Community preferences and engagement findings have been used to shape key aspects of the plan
and support decision-making. Throughout the planning process, the results of surveying have
indicated a majority support for the overall plan. Even with the overall levels of support, some
respondents had concerns around the following issues:
• The amount of development and density for areas further away from core areas;
• The transition of building heights between transit-oriented growth areas and existing
established lower density neighbourhoods;
• The impact of development on housing affordability;
• The urban design controls on massing, transitioning and form of high-rises;
• The potential for increased traffic congestion;
• The increased demand on community amenities and services such as parks, schools,
libraries and recreation facilities; and
• The need for future and additional amenities, including shopping, services, entertainment,
civic and cultural attractions.
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Staff have reviewed these issues and will continue to address them during Stage 2 of plan
development. Details of the Stage 2 planning process are outlined later within this report. Staff
have also noted that some of the aforementioned issues are being addressed through existing City
strategies or parallel streams of work, such as the Affordable Housing Strategy, the update of the
Transportation Strategic Plan (in process), the BCS, and the PRC Plan.
The proposed Fleetwood Stage 1 Plan Summary document is the culmination of work undertaken
over the course of the last 24 months (see Appendix “I”). It is reflective of consultation with area
residents and other stakeholders, and embodies the vision and principles developed through the
engagement process. The plan recognizes the function of the Fleetwood Town Centre as the
primary commercial and civic heart of the Fleetwood community while supporting
transit-oriented growth around future SkyTrain Stations. It represents a clear strategy to
integrate land use and sustainable transportation systems, while addressing concerns around the
supply of affordable housing.
The proposed Stage 1 Plan, recommended in this report, is largely in keeping with the most recent
version presented to the public in the summer of 2021. It is comprised of three key components,
including a Land Use Concept, Transportation Concept, and Parks and Open Space Concept.
Vision
All land use plans start with a vision statement and plan objectives. They guide the planning
process and create a sense of the future. At the beginning of the planning process, staff worked
with the community to develop a vision statement for the Fleetwood Plan.
Fleetwood is an inviting community, home to people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
Known for its arts scene, history, distinctive parks, natural areas, and exceptional
community facilities. Fleetwood is celebrated for its distinctive urban village character,
thriving local businesses, and its livable and accessible neighbourhoods.
Guiding Principles
Guiding principles summarize the ideas and values that influenced the draft Plan’s development.
Derived through public engagement, these guiding principles build upon the Vision for the
Fleetwood Plan and will be reinforced within the final plan. These seven guiding principles also
reflect City-wide and regional policy obligations and Council’s smart development commitments:
• Green Spaces: Protect, create, and enhance biodiversity, parks and natural spaces.
• Active Living: Provide spaces and amenities to foster active living, wellness, and
opportunities for social connection.
• Heart of Fleetwood: Build on the Town Centre’s role as a local destination and enrich
its sense of place, heritage, and culture.
• Mobility for All: Develop active transportation and transit infrastructure to support
universal access to safe mobility.
• Robust Economy: Support a thriving and diverse local business environment.
• Climate Adaptive: Transition to a zero-carbon community that can adapt to climate
change.
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Growth Concept
The proposed draft plan recognizes the town centre as the primary commercial, cultural, and civic
heart of Fleetwood. It also embodies the preferred outcomes from public engagement, to focus
growth around SkyTrain stations, rather than dispersing it throughout the broader community.
As a result, higher density development is primarily focused into three core areas centred on the
proposed SkyTrain stations at the intersections of Fraser Highway and 152 Street, 160 Street, and
166 Street. These mixed-use areas support a variety of residential, commercial, employment, and
civic uses.
Density and building heights transition away from the core station areas and frequent transit
services. Transition areas, of mid and low-rise apartments and townhouses, provide a buffer
between SkyTrain oriented higher density mixed-use areas and existing lower density
neighbourhoods.
By focusing the majority of future redevelopment within strategic nodes and corridors, much of
the existing lower density areas, at the peripheries of the Plan Area, are expected to remain single
family oriented. The plan provides opportunities for sensitive infill throughout these peripheral
areas, including townhouses, rowhouses, semi-detached and urban single-family uses over time.
New land uses are supported by a finer-grained and pedestrian friendly street network. New
streets serve local businesses and offer a variety of public gathering spaces to encourage social
interaction and build community wellbeing and cohesion. Neighbourhood commercial spaces
provide local commercial uses and neighbourhood services within a 15-minute walk of most
residents.
New parks and civic facilities provide community amenities that serve new residents, as well as
the broader Fleetwood community. A mix of housing types and sizes will support a diverse
community, including families, seniors, and young professionals.
Employment District
The plan includes an employment district around the 166 Street SkyTrain station. The area is
already largely designated for employment uses within the OCP and RGS. This area will prioritize
development that contains a mix of employment generating businesses and offices, with
opportunities for commercial and potentially some residential above. The designation builds off
existing employment uses in the area, including the Fortis offices and the Surrey Sport & Leisure
Complex.
Land use designations define future land uses that the city will consider over time. Each land use
designation outlines what may be possible on sites with that designation. They provide clear
intent and development parameters to guide future growth. The following land use designation
descriptions, including intended form, density, character, and use, are preliminary and subject to
further refinement which may be undertaken during Stage 2 Plan development.
Base Densities
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Base densities, measured in Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”) or Units per Hectare (“UPH”), are outlined
within each land use designation description below. In Urban Centres and FTDAs, densities
expressed as FAR are calculated on a gross site basis, before dedications for roadways or other
public purposes are accounted for, unless otherwise noted. For the purposes of density
calculations, undevelopable areas such as riparian areas or utility corridors are not included in the
gross site area. Parkland dedication areas may only be considered for Gross Density where a park
is conveyed to the City without compensation. In all other circumstances, densities expressed as
either FAR or UPH are calculated on a net site basis, after dedications for roadways or public
purposes are accounted for, unless otherwise noted.
Development parameters for density and building heights will be subject to additional review
and refinement through the Stage 2 planning process. This may include additional
requirements for commercial, institutional, office and affordable housing (including rental
housing) within allowable base density for land use designations, with a focus on sites within
200 metre distance of planned SkyTrain stations.
A Zero Carbon Incentive (“ZCI”) will be considered for the Fleetwood Plan to encourage the
construction of buildings that limit their contribution to climate change. Any density
allowances for a ZCI are expected to be delivered through a future update to the Zoning
Bylaw. Where applicable, this ZCI approach would enable a modest increase to the allowable
base density of specific land use designations where zero carbon energy is used for all on-site
building operation. Applicable updates to the Zoning Bylaw are anticipated to be brought
forward for Council consideration with the Stage 2 Plan adoption.
Bonus Density
Increases to specific site base densities may be considered where additional community benefit is
being provided in accordance with City policies and Schedule G, Section C.14 of the Zoning Bylaw.
In such cases, proposed development must meet the intent of the plan designation, including the
development and urban design parameters outlined within the interim Plan Development
Expectations Strategy. Areas within direct proximity to planned stations, where the highest
densities are proposed, will be expected to support the goals and objectives of the SLS Supportive
Policies Agreement.
Development is subject to urban design review and development permit approvals to ensure
appropriate interface treatments, consistency with design guidelines and land use designation
intent. Applications seeking bonus density must also receive endorsement from the Advisory
Design Panel and City Architect for consideration with regards to form and character.
Applications submitted concurrent with the Stage 2 planning process should meet the intent of
the land use designations as described below. Applicants should also refer to the interim
Fleetwood Plan Development Expectations Strategy for additional direction regarding density
bonusing and lot consolidation requirements (attached as Appendix “II”).
Four mixed-use designations are included in the Land Use Concept, requiring, at minimum, one
floor of active commercial uses with office, institutional, and/or residential uses above. A mixed
employment and neighbourhood commercial designation provides additional opportunity for
employment and commercial uses throughout the Plan Area.
• Fleetwood Core:
The Fleetwood Core designation is intended only for use within the Fleetwood Town
Centre geography, centred on 160 Street and Fraser Highway. New development will
include a mix of retail commercial, offices or institutional uses, along with residential.
Active ground floor uses such as restaurants, cafes and retail shopping are encouraged to
foster vibrant streets. This is the highest density designation within the plan.
• Mixed Use:
Focused along Fraser Highway, new development in these areas will include, at minimum,
ground level commercial, along with residential uses above.
• Employment District:
This area supports the continued development of civic, commercial, and office uses. The
area is largely designated as mixed employment within the OCP and RGS.
• Neighbourhood Commercial:
At key intersections throughout the community, these areas provide local commercial
uses and neighbourhood services (e.g., doctors office) within close proximity to all
residents.
All mixed-use designations will also allow purely commercial developments on sites that are
designated Town Centre in the OCP. Office space is expected to service the town centre and may
include satellite locations of offices established in the Central Business District. In all mixed-use
designations, there will be a requirement for a minimum of 0.25 FAR of commercial, office and/or
institutional uses to be included within base density calculations, unless otherwise noted.
Underground parking is required within all mixed-use designations.
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Building
Designation Intent *Base Density
Height
Fleetwood Mixed-use high-rise Min 4-6 Storey 4.5 FAR*
Core development supported by Podium;
active street-level commercial Up to 36 Storey *inclusive of 0.75 FAR
with office and institutional Tower commercial/office/institutional
podium uses.
High-Rise High-rise development Min 2-4 Storey 4.0 FAR*
Mixed-Use supported by a mixed-use Podium;
podium. Active street-level Up to 30 Storey *inclusive of 0.3 FAR
retail and commercial uses Tower commercial/office/institutional
with office or residential
above.
Mid-Rise Mid-rise development 6 to 12 Storeys* 3.25 FAR*
Mixed-Use supported by active street-
level retail and commercial *15 storeys may *inclusive of 0.25 FAR
uses on all primary road be considered in commercial/office/institutional
frontages with office or strategic
residential above. locations
Mixed Mid-rise development 6 to 20 Storeys 3.25 FAR Office and/or
Employment supported by 3-5 storey mixed Business Oriented
use podium. Active street-level Commercial
retail and commercial uses on
all primary road frontages with
office or residential above.
Low-Rise Low-rise development with 4-5 storeys. May 2.20 FAR
Mixed-Use street-level commercial and consider up
retail. Office or residential to 6 storeys for
above. sites abutting
a Frequent
Transit Network
and in key
locations.
Neighbourhood Neighborhood serving retail 1-4 Storeys 1.5 FAR*
Commercial and office uses with limited
residential above. *inclusive of 0.5 FAR commercial
Residential Designations
A variety of residential designations are included in the Land Use Concept to support a diversity
of housing options. These range from single-detached dwellings to low-rise apartments. A
gradual transition of heights and densities is maintained between higher density areas and
existing low-rise and single-detached areas that is not expected to change considerably.
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Higher density residential development will be focused within walking distance of future
SkyTrain stations. This will attract new residents to support local business and provide a buffer
between higher density mixed-use areas and lower density existing neighbourhoods. A greater
variety of housing types will support a full range of housing needs for young families, working
professionals, and seniors.
Underground parking is required in the Core, High-Rise, Mid-Rise, Low-Rise, and Commercial
designations and for stacked townhouse projects.
Civic Designations
The Civic designation supports the social, health, and educational foundation of community. It
allows for educational and community uses. This may include primary uses such as education,
civic facilities and other community uses.
The Land Use Concept includes the Parks and Open Space designation that identifies areas for
active and passive park use. This is discussed in greater detail later in this report.
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Riparian Areas
Riparian areas are important habitat for fish and wildlife and support biodiversity. Watercourses
(including wetlands, ditches, channelized streams, and natural streams) are all protected under
the City’s Streamside Protection Provisions in Part 7A of the Zoning Bylaw and through Sensitive
Ecosystem Development Permits. All identified or suspected watercourses require an assessment
by a qualified environmental professional as part of any development application.
Two future study areas have been identified, including the City-owned properties at the
intersection of 164 Street and Fraser Highway, as well as the area to the east adjacent to the future
166 Street SkyTrain Station. Future land uses, development opportunities, and community
amenity provisions are to be determined as part of the Stage 2 Plan.
Growth Projections
The Fleetwood Plan Area has an existing housing stock of approximately 13,00o units, with a
population of approximately 40,000 residents. These numbers are projected to increase to
approximately 28,000 units, more than doubling the existing population to approximately 84,000
by 2051. The Plan Area is anticipated to support an annual increase of 400-500+ units and
800-1,000+ people. This growth is expected to be equivalent to roughly 10-12% of Surrey’s overall
average growth.
The proposed land uses have a long-term “build-out” capacity of over 52,000 units, housing some
142,000 residents. Growth forecasts will be refined with further market supply and demand
review through the Stage 2 planning process and included within the final Stage 2 Plan.
Transportation Network
The Transportation Concept components for the Plan follow the guiding principles outlined
within the City’s updated Surrey Transportation Plan. In addition, the Transportation Concept is
consistent with the Highway and Traffic By-law, 1997, No. 13007 and other City policies and
practices regarding traffic operation.
Based on these documents, the proposed transportation network focuses on providing a finer
grained, interconnected, and continuous street grid that integrates efficiently into the
surrounding area. In doing so, the network promotes frequent transit service, cycling and
pedestrian connectivity, and compact neighbourhood development. The Plan also establishes the
conditions necessary to support future rapid transit expansion along 152 Street, 88 Avenue, and 96
Avenue.
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Rapid Transit
The Fleetwood Plan will support the extension of the Expo Line SkyTrain, through Fleetwood to
Langley City Centre. New SkyTrain stations at the intersections of Fraser Highway and 152 Street,
160 Street and 166 Street will support convenient access to improved transit services. In addition
to the SkyTrain extension, the City is working with TransLink and the Province on additional long
term transit plans. The draft concept map (Appendix “I”) illustrates a potential future transit
network. Long-term transit service improvements will help address growth and provide
alternatives to driving, including:
The final transit network design will be determined by TransLink through their rapid transit bus
integration plans and ongoing management of the transit network. Staff will continue to work
with TransLink staff on refining transit plans through the Stage 2 planning process for Fleetwood.
Street Network
A central tenet of the Transportation Concept is a finer-grained, grid road pattern. This supports
walkability, well-connected cycling infrastructure, convenient access to transit, and multiple
route options to disperse vehicular traffic and decrease congestion.
The street network includes a hierarchy of arterial and collector roads, local streets, and lanes.
Off-street pathways, parks, and plazas provide supplementary connections that support mobility
and placemaking. Together, they create a network that meets the transportation demands from
the anticipated growth.
The network’s spacing and block size is comparable with other recently approved Town Centre
Plans, including City Centre and Newton. The Plan envisions an urban street network designed
for people of all ages and abilities. Typical block sizes are smaller where densities are higher and
closer to future rapid transit service and commercial uses, and where there is a greater need for
walkability and distribution of traffic.
Key components of the street network currently exist, including all of the arterial roads and most
of the collector roads. To complete the remainder of the planned network, several new local
roads, green lanes, lanes, and pedestrian connections will be delivered primarily through
development. New traffic controls, intersections and supportive infrastructure will increase the
efficiency of the existing road network while adding capacity. New road connections are
indicated on the Transportation Concept provided in Appendix “I”.
To reduce the impact of the finer grid on development and ensure equity, the FAR is expected to
be calculated on a gross site area within the proposed Urban Centre and FTDA, identified in the
interim Plan Development Expectations Strategy attached in Appendix “II”.
The proposed road network is intended to provide a basis and some certainty for development
proposals, however, developments may be required to dedicate additional roads or lanes for
access and circulation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
The proposed road network enhances the walking and cycling experience by breaking up large
blocks, while providing more direct access to planned SkyTrain stations. All roads, new and
existing, are envisioned to include sidewalks on both sides, separated from traffic by a treed
boulevard. In addition, several new pedestrian-only connections, and new green lanes (with
sidewalks and boulevards) are planned to reduce block sizes and improve walkability.
Currently, several roads in the area have on-street bike lanes, which cater to the more confident
cyclists. To increase cycling mode share, separated cycling facilities are planned on key collector
and arterial roads throughout the area. Separated cycling encourages cycling for all ages and
abilities by providing safe and accessible infrastructure that is physically separated from traffic.
They also provide potential to support emerging micro-mobility forms such as e-bikes and e-
scooters. A further review of the corridors will be completed as part of the Stage 2 servicing
strategy process.
Pedestrian Connections
New pedestrian connections are planned to link residential areas with commercial destinations
and future transit stops. Pedestrian connections break up large blocks and improve walkability
without encouraging commercial automobile traffic into existing residential areas. Pedestrian-
only streets have also been identified in key locations.
The City will require new development to install EV charging infrastructure. As per the Zoning
Bylaw, 100% of residential parking spaces in new residential developments are required to have an
electrical outlet capable of supporting Level 2 EV charging (e.g., 220V outlet). All new
commercial developments are required to provide a minimum 20% of parking spaces that have an
electrical outlet capable of supporting Level 2 EV charging. The Zoning Bylaw requirements
provide for EV Energy Management Systems to be implemented, where power can be shared
between up to four parking spaces and where the minimum performance standard is achieved.
The Parks and Open Space Concept follows the guiding principles outlined within the PRC Plan,
and supplementary plans such as the Greenways Plan and the BCS.
The Parks and Open Space Concept addresses the impacts of growth and increasing demand for
new parkland. It delivers on several key objectives of the PRC Plan, including ensuring that
neighbourhood parkland is provided within a 10-minute walk of all residents. To accomplish this,
the plan proposes twelve new parks throughout the community, as well as the expansion of nine
existing parks. It also includes the expansion of natural area parks for the conservation of riparian
areas and creeks.
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The Parks and Open Space Concept will be accomplished through the strategic acquisition of
property and the conveyance of parkland to the City through development. Total parkland
acquisition is estimated at 54.5 Hectares (134.6 Acres). CACs will also be collected to develop and
enhance parkland amenities and facilities in the area. Final Development Cost Charge (“DCC”)
and CAC rates will be determined through the Stage 2 planning process.
The parkland designation within the plan signifies that the City will be interested in future
property acquisition for community purposes. It does not change existing zoning or the
development rights of properties under that zoning.
Parkland acquisition will be prioritized after Stage 2, will be conducted at fair market value (as
established by an independent appraisal), and will take place when property owners are willing
and ready to sell. Acquisition is based on the highest and best use of the land absent of the
parkland designation, and typically involves evaluating the development potential of the property
based on site characteristics, neighbourhood context, and neighbouring land use designations. A
property owner is not required to sell to the City and may list their property publicly as desired.
Urban Centres create a critical mass of activity that facilitates cultural, social, educational, and
economic exchange. Community facilities, services, and events are the foundation of that
exchange. They provide amenities and programming that encourage active lifestyles, learning,
opportunities for cultural and social interaction, and services to promote health and well-being.
Fleetwood is serviced by the Fleetwood Community Centre and Library, as well as the Surrey
Sport & Leisure Complex. These facilities support a variety of existing community and
recreational needs. The Fleetwood Plan proposes to expand these facilities and their capacity for
programs, activities, and community events. In addition to creating a sense of place, these
facilities are vital to attract new residents, enhance character, and support local business.
Community facility expansion will be considered in greater detail through the Stage 2 planning
process. The Plan will consider several major capital community facility projects including an
expansion of the Fleetwood Community Centre and Library, an expansion of the Surrey Sport &
Leisure Complex, and the relocation of the West Fleetwood Fire Hall #6. Opportunities for new
community facilities and services will also be considered.
Details of these projects will be subject to future study and will respond to community needs
outlined in the Fleetwood Plan process, and based on capital project and PRC Plan priorities.
Schools
The Surrey School District is the largest and fastest growing district in the Province and is
responsible for planning for the growth of schools in Fleetwood and the rest of Surrey. The City
works with the Surrey School District to help identify areas of expected growth, and locations
where future population and student demands may emerge. This, in turn, helps inform capital
planning for schools to meet the space demands into the future.
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The plan anticipates new growth and development taking place gradually over several decades.
This is expected to increase student numbers and school enrollment in Fleetwood. The Plan Area
is centrally located to various school catchments at both the elementary and secondary levels.
The School District is currently reviewing its existing elementary and secondary school sites to
ensure the future projected demand in school population can be met. All elementary schools that
serve the Plan Area also have capacity for longer-term school capacity expansions as outlined
within their 2022 Five-year Capital Plan.
Subject to Council approval of the Stage 1 plan, staff recommend inclusion of two proposed
extension areas into the ongoing land use planning process. These areas have already undergone
an environmental assessment as discussed earlier in this report. The proposed northwest
extension area has development interest and would remain orphaned from future urban services
and amenities if not included in the Plan. Additionally, the central area requires further study
given its proximity to Fraser Highway and rapid transit.
Subject to Council approval of the proposed plan extension areas (Attachment “IV”), staff will
explore land uses, servicing, transportation network, environmental protection, parks and
amenities as part of the Stage 2 planning process. It is not expected that addition of the extension
area will impact the schedule for the Stage 2 plan process.
In addition to an engineering servicing strategy, there are a variety of detailed planning processes
necessary to develop the final and comprehensive Stage 2 Plan. Subject to Council’s approval of
the Stage 1 Plan, staff will undertake the following items during the Stage 2 planning process:
• Finalize the Transportation Concept, incorporating the results of growth projections and
any further public engagement, including:
o Opportunities for pedestrian plazas, green lanes and pedestrian-only streets within
core and transition areas of the plan;
o Pedestrian and cycling strategies to ensure seamless connectivity and access to
existing and future transit service; and
o Local road and block alignments;
• Refine the Parks and Open Space Concept, incorporating the results of growth
projections, parkland acquisition forecasting, and further public engagement;
• Update the Residential and Commercial Market Supply and Demand Study for the Plan
Area, including Demand Threshold Analysis;
• Finalize the Land Use Concept, incorporating the results of any further public
engagement, including;
o Opportunities for additional place-making opportunities, including urban plazas;
o Determination of land use, transportation and parks and amenity concepts for the
Special Study Areas; and
o Refinements to Stage 1 land use designations and associated development
parameters where appropriate;
• Develop Housing Needs Policy including Adaptable, Rental, and Low-Income housing
strategies;
• Prepare an engineering servicing plan and financial strategy ensuring that services are
adequate to support growth and a funding strategy is in place;
• Prepare a financial strategy for the acquisition of property for parkland and environmental
purposes;
• Prepare a financial strategy for the acquisition of full properties for road purposes;
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• Prepare a final implementation strategy for achieving the plan, including any
consequential amendments to the OCP, Zoning Bylaw, Fees Bylaw, Regional Context
Statement and other City bylaws and policy; and
• Prepare and publish a final Stage 2 Plan document that presents the final land use strategy
with all corresponding strategies, policies and guidelines.
It is noted that the review of these issues may result in refinements to the Land Use,
Transportation, and Parks and Open Space Concepts that make up the proposed Stage 1 Plan
including changes to land use designations, densities, and road locations.
During Stage 2 of the Fleetwood Plan process, there will be more opportunities for the public to
help shape and refine the plan. It is anticipated that the final Stage 2 Fleetwood Plan document
will be completed in the summer of 2023 for Council consideration.
The Fleetwood Community is currently subject to the City’s Density Bonus Policy (Policy O-54)
and associated Fleetwood interim rates of $15 per square foot as established in Schedule G of the
Zoning Bylaw. This is specifically applicable within plan noted land use designations where
residential re-zonings seek increased density above plan or OCP designations. An interim
increase to the current $15 per square foot rate is proposed to $35 per square foot in association
with the adoption of the Stage 1 Plan for Fleetwood, and in keeping with market conditions in the
area. The $35 per square foot rate is in between Guildford Town Centre ($30 per square foot) and
City Centre ($40 per square foot) Community Specific CAC rates.
To enact the above noted Community Specific Fleetwood amenity contribution requirements, it is
proposed that Schedule G of the Zoning Bylaw be amended to increase the existing rate. The
proposed amendments to Schedule G of the Zoning Bylaw are attached as Appendix “III”.
One outstanding component of the Stage 2 Plan that has significance for applicants seeking final
approval, is the establishment of Secondary Plan CACs for the entirety of the Fleetwood Plan,
with rates used to fund police, fire, library, and park improvements. In addition to already
established rates for the Affordable Housing and Capital Projects Contributions, Secondary Plan
CAC rates are needed to clarify the total CACs expected from development, with previous rates
only applicable to the Town Centre area. Based on plan progress to-date, interim Secondary Plan
CAC rates are proposed, as documented below.
Fleetwood Plan
Uses Amenity Contribution Rates
Police Fire Libraries Parks TOTAL
RESIDENTIAL
$82.94 $358.33 $186.61 $4,000.00 $4,627.88
$/dwelling unit
NON-RESIDENTIAL
$1,229.62 $5,312.66 $6,542.28
$/hectare n/a n/a
($497.61) ($2,149.96) ($2,647.57)
($/acre)
It is proposed that these interim rates be incorporated into the Zoning Bylaw, in advance of plan
completion in Stage 2, in keeping with that of Guildford Town Centre. This will enable in-stream
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applications to proceed in keeping with the interim Plan Development Expectations Strategy.
The Zoning Bylaw will be updated in the interim, with the ultimate Secondary Plan CAC rates
with Council approval of the Stage 2 Plan. For clarity, CACs are to be paid in accordance with the
rates in effect at the time that they are due, which, for multi-family and non-residential
development, is prior to building permit issuance.
To enact the above noted Community Specific Fleetwood amenity contribution requirements, it is
proposed that Schedule G of the Zoning Bylaw be amended to increase the existing rate. The
proposed amendments to Schedule G of the Zoning Bylaw are attached as Appendix “III”.
A detailed engineering financial analysis will be completed during Stage 2 to identify drainage,
sanitary, water and transportation infrastructure improvements to support development, as well
as parkland. Through this process, infrastructure and parkland requirements and costs will be
calculated, along with a detailed financial strategy to support their acquisition and construction.
A financial analysis for lands identified as future park, will also be completed as part of Stage 2. It
is anticipated that the revenue generated through City-wide DCCs will be insufficient to fund
these parkland investments. Financing options to address the funding shortfall will be explored
in Stage 2 and will inform the financial strategy.
It is recommended that, during Stage 2 of the planning process, staff be authorized to receive and
process development applications for properties in the Plan Area based on the Stage 1 Plan. Any
such applications that are greater than 6 storeys, would not proceed to final approval until the
Stage 2 component of plan development is complete and the plan is approved by Council. Any
applications received and processed during the Stage 2 planning process should conform to the
interim Plan Development Expectations Strategy attached as Appendix “II”.
The Stage 1 Plan was developed based on the 2019 Fleetwood Engagement Strategy. This strategy
provided a framework for engagement along with a list of tools and techniques. As staff worked
to develop the plan, they incorporated many of these tools and adjusted as necessary.
It is expected that staff will adjust the engagement and consultation approach, as needed, to
reflect the relaxation of restrictions related to COVID-19. The objectives of Stage 2 engagement
will be to develop and share key content related to the Stage 2 scope of work, gather public input
and report back on input received. Future community engagement will follow the framework and
best practices outlined with the City’s Public Engagement Strategy and Toolkit.
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SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS
The work of this plan supports the objectives of the City’s Sustainability Charter 2.0. In particular,
this Plan relates to Sustainability Charter 2.0 themes of Built Environment and Neighbourhoods
and Economic Prosperity and Livelihoods. Specifically, this Plan supports the following Desired
Outcomes (“DO”)
• Built Environment and Neighbourhoods DO1: Surrey is comprised of distinct, diverse and
compact neighbourhoods and Town Centres, with an engaging public realm;
• Built Environment and Neighbourhoods DO2: Surrey is well-connected within the City
and to the rest of the region by fast and efficient public transit and active all-ages-and-
abilities transportation infrastructure;
• Built Environment and Neighbourhoods DO4: Surrey’s neighbourhoods are safe,
accessible, well-connected, walkable and bike friendly;
• Built Environment and Neighbourhoods DO6: Land is used efficiently and sensitively, and
development minimizes the impacts on the natural environment, viewscapes, agricultural
land and urban wildlife; and
• Economic Prosperity and Livelihoods DO6: Efficient land use and well-managed
transportation infrastructure are in place to attract businesses and support a thriving
economy.
CONCLUSION
Urban Centres, like Fleetwood Town Centre, are intended to provide regional employment,
services, business, and commercial, community, and cultural activities for the surrounding
communities. They are intended as the region’s primary focal points for concentrated growth,
with high- and medium-density housing, including affordable housing. Both the RGS and OCP
support planning reviews of Urban Centres to enhance the capacity for growth.
The proposed Fleetwood Stage 1 Plan is the culmination of work undertaken over the course of
the last two years. It is reflective of consultation with area residents and other stakeholders, and
embodies the vision and principles developed through the engagement process.
The plan represents a clear strategy to integrate land use and sustainable transportation systems,
while addressing concerns around the supply of affordable housing. The plan will create a
compact, sustainable, and transit-oriented community with a diverse offering of housing types,
interconnected transportation choices, and local amenities that serve all residents. It prioritizes
growth within a designated Urban Centre in alignment with Surrey’s OCP and the Metro
Vancouver RGS. It embodies Council’s Smart Growth Principles.
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Based on the above discussion, it is recommended that Council approve the proposed Fleetwood
Stage 1 Plan, and the interim Plan Development Expectations Strategy, and authorize staff to
proceed with all necessary actions to proceed to the Stage 2 plan development for the Fleetwood
Plan. It is also recommended that Council authorize staff to receive and process development
applications for properties within the Plan Area concurrently with the Stage 2 planning process,
and in alignment with the Stage 1 Plan.
Laurie Cavan
General Manager,
Parks Recreation & Culture
PH/cc
In April 2019, the City of Surrey began the process to develop a comprehensive community plan
for Fleetwood. The plan will support the extension of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Line down
Fraser Highway and guide growth in Fleetwood over the next 30+ years. Key features of the plan
include: community’s preferred approach to focus growth along Fraser Highway and around the
future SkyTrain stations, a high street along 160 Street, an employment district around the 166
Street Station, new parks and public spaces covering approximately 20% of the plan area and an
integrated network of pathways and cycle tracks making it easier to get around.
Guiding Principles
• GREEN SPACES - Protect, create, and enhance biodiversity, parks and natural spaces.
• ACTIVE LIVING - Provide spaces and amenities to foster active living, wellness, and
opportunities for social connection.
• HEART OF FLEETWOOD - Build on the Town Centre’s role as a local destination and enrich
its sense of place, heritage, and culture.
• MOBILITY FOR ALL - Develop active transportation and transit infrastructure to support
universal access to safe mobility.
• ROBUST ECONOMY - Support a thriving and diverse local business environment.
• CLIMATE RESILIENCE - Transition to a net zero carbon community that can adapt to climate change.
• FOCUSED GROWTH - Support thoughtful transit-oriented development guided by the
community context.
Conceptual drawing of low and mid rise development in West Fleetwood.
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Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Summary
148 St
150 St
94 Ave
Berkshire Park
152 St
156 St
Elementary
Green Timbers Barry
Park Mather
Park Berkshire
154 ST
Park
Surrey Christian
School
Fra 92 Ave
Fleetwood Way
ser
Hw
y
91 Ave
Meagan Anne
MacDougall
Park
90 Ave
90 Ave
162 St
160 St
Maple
Green
Park
Surrey Christian
149 St
159 St
High School
168 St
Presbyterian
164 St
Church
87 Ave
85
Ave
152 St
150 St
155 St
156 St
Elementary Park
86 Ave
167 St
85 Ave
ay
tu re W
Ven
84 Ave 84 Ave
Fleetwood
Community Bonnie
Centre Schrenk
Cedar Park
Greens Francis
Park Park 83 Ave
Legend 83 Ave
Surrey Sport
Fleetwood & Leisure
Coast Meridian
International Complex
Elementary Coast
Fleetwood Centre Civic/Institutional Church
School Meridian
166 St
82 Ave Park
High-Rise Parks & Open Space
172 St
Walnut Road
Mid-Rise Transition Riparian Area Elementary
School Watson Dr
Coyote
170 St
Mixed Employment Detention Pond Walnut
Springs Park
Park
Commercial Special Study Area
160 St
158 St
156 St
Mixed-Use SkyTrain
166 St
164 St
168 St
0 500 1000 metres
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Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Summary
148 St
150 St
94 Ave
Berkshire Park
152 St
156 St
Elementary
Green Timbers Barry
Park Mather
Park Berkshire
154 ST
Park
Surrey Christian
School
( Fra ( 92 Ave (
Fleetwood Way
ser
Hw
y
R
R ( Meagan Anne
91 Ave
R R MacDougall
R Park
90 Ave
90 Ave R
(
162 St
160 St
Maple
Green
Park
R
R Surrey Christian
149 St
159 St
High School
( 88 Ave R ( R ( ( (
Surrey Korean ( ( 88 Ave (
168 St
Presbyterian
164 St
Church
( 87 Ave
R
85
Ave R
152 St
(
150 St
155 St
156 St
Elementary Park
86 Ave
167 St
(
R
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Ven
(84 Ave ( Fleetwood ( ( (
84 Ave
Community Bonnie
Centre Schrenk
Cedar Park
Greens Francis
R
Legend
Park 83 Ave
Park
Surrey Sport
83 Ave
R
Fleetwood
( & Leisure
Coast Meridian
Surrey Langley SkyTrain International
Church
Complex
Elementary Coast
School Meridian
166 St
82 Ave Park
Existing Proposed
172 St
Walnut Road
Arterial Arterial Elementary
Watson Dr R
School
Coyote
Collector Collector
170 St
Springs Park
Walnut R
Green Lane Local Park
(
160 St
158 St
156 St
166 St
164 St R
168 St
0 500 1000 metres
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Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Summary
Mixed-use development with high Apartment buildings supported Apartment and mixed-use mid Apartment buildings supported Mixed-use areas require Mix of low and mid rise buildings,
rise supported by 4-6 storey podiums. by minimum 2-4 storey podiums. rise buildings. Active commercial with ground floor townhouse or minimum 0.25 FAR (low rise with primary commercial, business
Minimum commercial or institutional Minimum commercial or institutional uses on ground floor, or minimum active ground floor commercial and mid-rise transition, 0.3 FAR and service uses and a focus on
requirements with predominant requirements with active ground 2 storey townhomes for residential in mixed-use areas, and related (high rise), and 0.75 FAR (core) employment generation. Residential
active ground level uses and level uses and related amenity frontages, with related amenity amenity spaces. of active commercial, office, or uses may be considered. Various
supporting office/institutional podium spaces. 2 storey townhomes for spaces. Various architectural forms institutional uses. architectural forms and floor plate
uses and related amenity spaces. residential frontages. (e.g. tiered buildings) considered. sized considered to facilitate
Active ground floor commercial employment uses.
Building Height
uses should be focused onto
Building Height Building Height Building Height
primary street frontages.
Up to 36 storeys Up to 30 storeys 6-12 storeys. Up to 15 storeys 4-5 storeys. May consider up
may be considered at key to 6 storeys for sites abutting
Residential townhouse at
Max Tower Floor Plate Max Tower Floor Plate intersections and transitional a Frequent Transit Network, grade accommodated in some
700 sq m Residential. Office 700 sq m Residential. Office locations. Fraser Highway and/or directly locations.
may be larger. may be larger. Building Height
adjacent to mid or high rise
Min Tower Separation Min Building Separation designations). 6-20 storeys. Additional Height
Min Tower Separation
50 m face to face. 30 m corner 30 m face to face. 20 m corner Considered for Employment
50 m face to face. 30 m corner to corner. Max Building Depth Uses.
to corner. to corner. 20 m for Residential
Max Building/Podium Depth Floor Area Ratio
Max Building/Podium Depth Floor Area Ratio Floor Area Ratio
20m for Residential. Office Up to 3.0 FAR* for residential
20m for Residential. Office Up to 2.00 FAR* for residential Up to 3.25 FAR* office and/or
may be larger. only.
may be larger. only. business oriented commericial
Floor Area Ratio Up to 3.25 FAR* for mixed
Floor Area Ratio use, inclusive of 0.25 FAR Up to 2.20 FAR* for mixed
Up to 4.5 FAR*, inclusive Up to 4.0 FAR*, inclusive of
commercial or institutional. use, inclusive of 0.25 FAR
of minimum 0.75 FAR minimum 0.3 FAR commercial
commercial or institutional.
commercial or institutional. or institutional.
Note:
Development parameters for density and heights will be subject to additional review and refinement in Stage 2. This may include additional requirement for commercial, institutional, office and affordable housing (including rental) being required in
the base density.
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Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Summary
Active retail, service, commercial Ground-oriented townhouse Urban single family housing. Public facilities such as education, Public open space that encourages Riparian areas are important
uses at grade with opportunity for buildings (row or stacked) and Opportunity for laneway, semi- recreation and culture. Secondary social interaction and reinforces the habitat for fish and wildlife, and
local office above. Potential for related amenity spaces. detached, attached, row housing and supportive uses are permitted public realm, supporting activities support biodiversity. They are
some residential above ground floor along major arterials and lower including affordable housing in such as socializing, resting, and key to protecting water quality
in key areas. Building Height density townhouse, subject to coordination with civic uses. eating, and adding to the quality and reducing stormwater run-off
*Up to 3 storeys (May neighbourhood compatibility within of urban living, and may include impacts as they absorb and store
Building Height consider 4 storeys for stacked 800 m of Rapid Transit Areas. neighbourhood and urban parks. rainwater. All streams and riparian
1-4 Storeys townhouse with underground
parking in key locations)
areas should be conveyed to the
Density Building Height City to be protected and maintained
Up to 1.5 FAR*, inclusive of Density 9.0-9.5 metres (~30 feet) as natural area.
0.25 FAR commercial. Up to 1.0 FAR*. Density
24 UPH* (Detached), 35 UPH*
(Duplex), and 37 UPH* (Row
House or Townhouse)
Notes:
* Additional bonus densities may be considered in select areas in exchange for the provision of sufficient community amenities in accordance with approved City Council and Development policies, to be determined as part of future planning. Can only
be applied where noted minimum base commercial and employment FAR is first provided.
Additional incentives to provide density allowances to encourage the construction of buildings that limit their contribution to climate change are anticipated in Fleetwood. Such density allowances for a Zero Carbon Incentive (“ZCI”) are expected to
be delivered through a future update to the Zoning Bylaw. Where applicable, this ZCI approach would enable a modest increase to the allowable base density of specific land use designations where zero carbon energy is used for all on-site building
operation. These updates to the Zoning Bylaw are anticipated to be brought forward for Council’s consideration in Spring 2022, with Fleetwood to be added following Stage 2 Plan adoption.
In Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas, densities expressed as Floor Area Ratio (FAR) are calculated on a gross site basis, before dedications for roadways or other public purposes are accounted for, and unless otherwise noted. For
the purposes of density calculations, undevelopable areas such as riparian areas, parks, or utility corridors, etc., are not included in the gross site area. In all other circumstances, densities expressed as either FAR or Units Per Hectare (Units Per Acre)
are calculated on a net site basis, after dedications for roadways or other public purposes are accounted for, unless otherwise noted.
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Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Summary
96 Ave
Potential Transit Network
148 St
150 St
*Note: This is only a concept to visualize how transit could serve the land use being developed as part
94 Ave of the Fleetwood Plan. The final transit network design will be determined by TransLink through their
Berkshire Park
rapid transit bus integration plans and ongoing management of the transit network.
152 St
156 St
Elementary
Green Timbers Barry
Park Mather
Park Berkshire
154 ST
Park
Surrey Christian
School
Fra 92 Ave
Fleetwood Way
ser
Hw
y
91 Ave
Meagan Anne
MacDougall
Park
90 Ave
90 Ave
162 St
160 St
Maple
Green
Park
Surrey Christian
149 St
159 St
High School
168 St
Presbyterian
164 St
Church
87 Ave
85
Ave
152 St
150 St
155 St
156 St
Elementary Park
86 Ave
167 St
85 Ave
ay
tu re W
Ven
84 Ave 84 Ave
Fleetwood
Community Bonnie
Centre Schrenk
Cedar Park
Greens Francis
Park Park 83 Ave
Legend 83 Ave
Surrey Sport
Fleetwood & Leisure
Coast Meridian
International Complex
Elementary Coast
Church
School Meridian
166 St
Surrey Langley SkyTrain 82 Ave Park
172 St
Walnut Road
Elementary
Potential Limited Stop Service School Watson Dr
Coyote
170 St
Potential Major Transit Network Walnut
Springs Park
Park
Proposed Skytrain On-Street Parking
160 St
158 St
156 St
166 St
164 St
168 St
0 500 1000 metres
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Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Summary
148 St
150 St
94 Ave
Berkshire Park
152 St
156 St
Elementary
Green Timbers Barry
Park Mather
Park Berkshire
154 ST
Park
Surrey Christian
School
Fra 92 Ave
Fleetwood Way
ser
Hw
y
91 Ave
Meagan Anne
MacDougall
Park
90 Ave
90 Ave
162 St
160 St
Maple
Green
Park
Surrey Christian
149 St
159 St
High School
168 St
Presbyterian
164 St
Church
87 Ave
85
Ave
152 St
150 St
155 St
156 St
Elementary Park
86 Ave
167 St
85 Ave
ay
tu re W
Ven
84 Ave 84 Ave
Fleetwood
Community Bonnie
Centre Schrenk
Cedar Park
Greens Francis
Park Park 83 Ave
Legend 83 Ave
Surrey Sport
Fleetwood & Leisure
Coast Meridian
International Complex
Elementary Coast
Church
Cycle Track School Meridian
166 St
82 Ave Park
Multi-Use Path
172 St
Walnut Road
Neighbourhood Bike Route Elementary
School Watson Dr
Coyote
170 St
Bike Lane Walnut
Springs Park
166 St
164 St
168 St
0 500 1000 metres
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Stage 1 Fleetwood Plan Summary
96 Ave
Proposed Parks & Open Space Concept
148 St
150 St
94 Ave
Berkshire Park
152 St
156 St
Elementary
Green Timbers Barry
Park Mather
Park Berkshire
154 ST
Park
Surrey Christian
School
Fra 92 Ave
Fleetwood Way
ser
Hw
y
91 Ave
Meagan Anne
MacDougall
Park
90 Ave
90 Ave
162 St
160 St
Maple
Green
Park
Surrey Christian
149 St
159 St
High School
168 St
Presbyterian
164 St
Church
87 Ave
85
Ave
152 St
150 St
155 St
156 St
Elementary Park
86 Ave
167 St
85 Ave
ay
tu re W
Ven
84 Ave 84 Ave
Fleetwood
Community Bonnie
Centre Schrenk
Cedar Park
Greens Francis
Park Park 83 Ave
Legend 83 Ave
Surrey Sport
Fleetwood & Leisure
Coast Meridian
International Complex
Elementary Coast
Existing Parks & Open Space Church
School Meridian
166 St
82 Ave Park
Proposed Parks
172 St
Walnut Road
Riparian Area Elementary
School Watson Dr
Coyote
170 St
Detention Pond Walnut
Springs Park
Park
Class A Watercourse
160 St
158 St
156 St
166 St
Plaza
164 St
SkyTrain
168 St
0 500 1000 metres
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APPENDIX “II”
City of Surrey
Interim Policy
Policy Title: Fleetwood Plan Development Expectations Strategy
Policy Statement
This Interim Policy establishes guidelines to provide landowners, developers and buyers and
sellers of lands in the Fleetwood Plan Area with clarity regarding the City’s expectation for
consideration of rezoning and development. The Policy applies to the Plan Area (see
Attachment “I”) and applies to all development applications involving rezoning.
1. Intent
Land use planning to support the Surrey Langley Skytrain (“SLS”) Project in Fleetwood is
expected to be finalized in 2023. These interim policies are intended to provide clarity
regarding a range of development parameters, including site density, road dedications,
parkland acquisitions, urban design, lot consolidation, and housing. It also provides updated
parameters regarding Community Amenity Contributions (“CACs”).
This interim policy, including all direction it provides, supersedes prior interim policies for
the Fleetwood Plan Area (Attachment “I”). It will be refined and replaced by an approved
Stage 2 land use plan.
Stage 2 of the planning process will establish and refine affordable housing policies for the
SLS corridor; the initial framework is discussed in the Bonus Density section below. This
policy work will be undertaken as part of the commitments made as part of the SLS
Supportive Policies Agreement.
The SLS Supportive Policies Agreement confirms policy commitments that have significant
impacts on the project’s objectives, including increasing access to a range of housing options
along the SLS Transit Corridor. Studies show that housing and transportation choices are
closely linked and represent the largest expenditures for most households. The cost of owning
and operating a vehicle is more expensive than taking transit. Therefore, locating housing
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affordable housing for low and moderate income households near frequent transit services,
provides an opportunity for households to reduce their transportation costs and improve
access to employment and services.
3. Development Density
Maximum allowable density for each land use designation are represented as Floor Area
Ratios (“FAR”) or Unit Per Hectare (“UPH”) in the Stage 1 Plan Corporate Report.
Development parameters for density and building heights will be subject to additional review
and refinement through the Stage 2 planning process. This may include additional
requirements for commercial, institutional, office and affordable housing (including rental
housing) within allowable base density for land use designations within 200m distance of
SkyTrain Stations.
In the interim, any rezoning or development applications are required to meet the intended
building form and uses as described with the approving Stage 1 Corporate Report and Plan.
A. Frequent Transit Development Areas and Urban Centre Areas and Gross Density
(i) Development occurring within the plan within areas identified as ‘Urban Centre’ and
‘Frequent Transit Development Area (“FTDA”)’ may calculate density based on gross site
area prior to dedications for roadways or other public purposes, such as conveyed
parkland. This consideration will apply to all land use designation within these
identified geographies (see Attachment “II”).
(ii) Designations outside the proposed FTDA and Urban Centre will have density
calculated based on net site area after dedication for roadways or other public purposes
as identified in the Official Community Plan (“OCP”).
(iii) Official Community Plan (“OCP”) land use designations are anticipated to be
updated and aligned with Fleetwood Plan land use designations following adoption of
the Stage 2 Plan.
(i) Additional bonus densities may be considered in select areas based on individual
application merit, and in exchange for the provision of sufficient community amenities
in accordance with approved density bonus policies and by-laws, to be determined as
part of future planning. Additional bonus density may only be applied where noted
minimum base commercial and employment densities (FAR) are first provided.
(ii) Notwithstanding section B.(i) of this policy, additional criteria for bonus density is
expected to be developed in the Stage 2 planning process for areas abutting SkyTrain
Stations, as well as special study areas as identified in Attachment “III”. Development in
these areas is intended to advance City objectives to grow employment, provide
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Bonus density in these area should provide one or more of the following as an integral
component of additional density:
a) Qualified rental units, secured through a Housing Agreement for 60 years or the
life of the building;
b) Non-market housing units;
c) Affordable housing;
d) Institutional, community or civic uses; and/or,
e) Office, commercial or employment uses (in addition to uses required in base
density).
Additional details and density bonusing parameters will be established for areas
identified in Attachment III as part of the Stage 2 planning process.
(iii) Maximum height and density allowances are to be determined in Stage 2 of the
Plan process, along with specific criteria and/or guidelines.
In accordance with City policy to address the impacts of growth and the amenity needs of new
residents, all development proposals at the time of future rezoning or building permit issuance
will be required to make a monetary Community Amenity Contribution (“CAC”). Contribution
rates, and associated amenities, will be reviewed as part of the Stage 2 planning process.
Applications for development over 6 storeys are not permitted to proceed past 3rd reading until a
Stage 2 Plan is adopted by Council.
There are four main categories of CACs that will be applicable in the Fleetwood Plan.
A. Secondary Plan (area specific) CAC’s will be updated in Stage 2 of the plan. They
will apply to all residential development seeking increased density (rezoning or
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subdivision) in keeping with land use designation (with some exceptions) and are
applicable to all proposed residential units as well as some for commercial spaces.
Secondary Plan CACs are anticipated for Police, Fire, Libraries, Parks, Transit and
Culture.
C. Tier 1 Capital Project CAC’s will apply to residential development seeking bonus
density (with some exceptions) applicable to the portion of new units that comply
with the density of the Plan.
D. Tier 2 Capital Project CAC’s will apply where residential rezoning’s seek increased
density above approved Stage 1 Plan based densities (or as amended by stage 2). In
such circumstances, Tier 1 Capital Project CAC’s are applied up to Plan approved
density and Tier 2 is then applied to the portion of density above the Plan. Capital
Project CAC rates, phasing, exemptions, and collection process are to be provided
in accordance with Surrey’s Community Specific Density Bonus Policies for
Fleetwood area outlined in Surrey’s Zoning Bylaw #12000, as outlined in Schedule
G, and/or Density Bonus Policy O-54.
E. Rezoning applications for secured social housing, institutional and rental that
meet the criteria of the Community Amenity Contributions Density Bonus Policy
and other Council approved policies and guidelines are not subject to a Capital
Project or Affordable Housing CACs.
5. Road Dedication
A. All roads shown on the Stage 1 Transportation Concept will be taken as road
dedication as part of development applications.
The Fleetwood Plan plays an important role in achieving the City’s housing goals. A diversity of
housing forms and tenure types will support the housing needs for all ages and abilities.
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Adaptable housing standards will support people living with disabilities and limited mobility and
future proof for an ageing society. The final plan will outline policies that will apply to new
development in the Plan Area to support the housing objectives of the City’s Affordable Housing
Strategy.
To support affordable housing objectives the Plan outlines the following policies that apply to
new development within the Plan Area:
B. All new multi-family residential units should meet the Adaptable Housing Standards
in the BC Building Code.
C. All new development should conform with the City’s Rental Housing Redevelopment
Policy (Policy O-61) for re-development of purpose-built rental housing.
D. Any development proposing bonus density in the Core, High Rise, or Special Study
Area Designations, abutting a SkyTrain station as identified in Attachment “III”, that
include non-market or secured rental housing will be prioritized for density bonus and
building height considerations. Additional development and processing incentives
and considerations will be development as part of the Stage 2 planning process.
Comprehensive urban design guidelines will be developed through the Stage 2 planning
process. These will include the OCP DP 1.1 Guidelines, as well as (but not limited to) the
following:
A. Frame development sites with built edges along streets and lanes.
B. Street wall enclosure should be maintained along roads by maximizing the width of
the building along the full extent of the street.
F. Orient active commercial uses towards the most active street frontages. Consider
residential and less active uses where new development interfaces long-term single
family or residential.
G. Indoor amenity areas should avoid being placed along ground level street frontages,
and instead activate the public realm with commercial or residential units.
H. Residential units located along the street at ground level should have a two-storey
townhouse expression, articulated with an emphasis on the vertical expression and
identification of individual units.
I. Consider utilizing lanes or local roads (less priority streets) within development blocks
for services, loading, parking ramp, and back of house activities. Keep the parking
ramp under the building to minimize the exposed parking ramp.
M. Provide generous publicly accessible open spaces (plazas) on private property located
at corners, next to the lobby entries or other appropriate locations. Plaza sizes will be
commensurate with the scale of development. Larger sites may be required multiple
plazas of a large-scale (e.g. 500 square metres).
The Stage 2 Plan will also include design considerations for development that is adjacent to
designated parkland. This will ensure that development positively contributes to park design
and function. Guidelines will include (but not be limited to) the following:
A. Multi-family development adjacent to parks should front units towards parkland and
will provide a sidewalk within the private property onto which all ground-oriented
units will front. Any fencing to delineate private property will be a maximum of 1.0
-7-
metres tall, visually permeable and located on the private property side of the frontage
sidewalk.
B. Design development to meet the existing natural grade of a park or plaza wherever
possible. If retaining walls are required adjacent to a park or plaza, they must be
entirely on private property, including any underpinning, and with all necessary
setbacks required for maintenance from private property. Retaining walls are to be
appropriately designed, treated, and screened to minimize their visual impact along
park interfaces. Provide a minimum 1.0m setback to any retaining walls facing a park.
E. Provide continuity and connectivity benefits for wildlife through landscaping and
planting approaches, as established by the City’s Biodiversity Design Guidelines,
within private development adjacent to parks.
In all cases of infill development, the developer must provide a concept plan for adjacent
properties to prove excluded properties remain developable within the larger neighbouring
block. In higher density high-rise areas, a tower separation study should be conducted to
ensure the anticipated density can be achieved in the excluded properties. Developer may be
required to leave a “no build” lot to assist with the developability of an adjacent
unconsolidated lot (e.g. to provide adequate depth for parking 36 metres). A detailed lot
consolidation strategy will be developed as part of the Stage 2 planning process.
Properties designated “Urban Residential” within the Stage 1 Plan will be subject to a
petitioning requirements to support any consideration for plan amendments. A petition of
support will be required to justify amendment beyond the parameters outlined with the
Urban Residential designation. A supportive petition requires a minimum of 75% of property
owners within the same block and street frontage as the proposal. Potential permanent
petitioning requirements within the Urban Residential designation will be considered
through the Stage 2 planning process.
It is anticipated that new development will be subject to the citywide DCC rates. An Area
Specific DCC will be explored through the Stage 2 planning process to fund strategic parkland
acquisition in the Plan Area. The cost and mechanism for acquisitions will be determined as
part of the Stage 2 Plan.
Development Permit Areas (“DPA”) for Form and Character will apply to all future multiple
residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional buildings.
Development Permits for Sensitive Ecosystems, and Hazardous Slopes may also be applicable in
Sensitive Ecosystem and Hazard DPA areas outlined in the Surrey OCP.
Several consultants were retained to assist with the preparation of the Stage 1 Plan, including
studies for market, environmental, design and engagement considerations. Additional
engineering, urban design and financial service studies are expected as part of the Stage 2
planning process. Upon completion of the Stage 2 plan, it is expected that a Fee Imposition Bylaw
will be considered by Council for the recovery of plan preparation costs through the payment of
application surcharge fees at time of development application.
Attachment “I”
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Attachment “II”
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APPENDIX “III”
CITY OF SURREY
1. Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, Schedule G, as amended, is hereby further
amended as follows:
a. Section C - Community Specific Capital Projects Contributions:
i. Sub-section 14 is amended by replacing the title "FLEETWOOD TOWN
CENTRE CONTRIBUTION AREA" with "FLEETWOOD COMMUNITY
AREA".
ii. Sub-section 14(b) is amended by replacing the amount "$161.46" with
"$376.73" and replacing the amount "$15" with "$35".
b. Section E – Secondary Plan and Infill Area Contribution Areas and Rates:
i. Sub-section 16 is amended by replacing the title "FLEETWOOD TOWN
CENTRE" with "FLEETWOOD PLAN".
ii. Sub-sections 16(a) and 16(b) are deleted in their entirety and replaced with
new sub-sections 16(a) and (b) attached to this bylaw as Schedule A.
2. This Bylaw shall be cited for all purposes as "Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000, Text
Amendment Bylaw, 2022, No. 20564".
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, and sealed with the
Corporate Seal on the th day of ,.202_.
MAYOR
CLERK
"(a) The Fleetwood Plan Area shall be identified as follows:
(b) Amenity contributions for the Fleetwood Plan Area identified in Section E.16(a)
above are as follows:
Amenity Contributions
152 St
156 St
BARRY MATHER
PARK BERKSHIRE
92 Ave PARK
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WOODLAND KURTENACKER
MEAGAN PARK WOODLAND PARK PARK
90 Ave
ANNE
146 St
148 St
MACDOUGALL ELEMENTARY
PARK
HOLY CROSS
SURREY CHRISTIAN
168 St
MAPLE GREEN REGIONAL
160 St
PARK HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL
159 St
NATURE RESERVE
FROST
86 Ave FROST ROAD
ELEMENTARY
ROAD BUCCI
PARK
PARK
Fleetwood
148 St
152 St
156 St
MAPLE PARK
84 Ave Plan Area 84 Ave
FLEETWOOD BONNIE
CEDAR COMMUNITY CENTRE SCHRENK PARK
GREENS FRANCIS SURREY SPORT AND
158 St
PARK PARK LEISURE COMPLEX
COAST
82 Ave COAST MERIDIAN
164 St
MERIDIAN PARK
COYOTE CREEK ELEMENTARY
ELEMENTARY WALNUT ROAD
ELEMENTARY COYOTE
WALNUT SPRINGS
80
COYOTE
70 Ave
CREEK PARK PARK
PARK 80 Ave
WILLIAM WILLIAM
FLEETWOOD PARK WATSON WATSON
SECONDARY
160 St
SCHOOL PARK
168 St
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96 Ave
APPENDIX "V"
94 Ave
GREEN TIMBERS
URBAN FOREST PARK
152 St
156 St
BARRY MATHER
PARK BERKSHIRE
92 Ave PARK
Fra
s er 92 Ave
Hw
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WOODLAND KURTENACKER
MEAGAN PARK WOODLAND PARK PARK
90 Ave
ANNE
140 St
146 St
148 St
MACDOUGALL ELEMENTARY
PARK
West
HOLY CROSS
SURREY CHRISTIAN
168 St
MAPLE GREEN REGIONAL
160 St
SCHOOL
88 Ave Fleetwood
PARK HIGH SCHOOL
88 Ave ST. MATTHEW'S
88 Ave
ELEMENTARY
CHARLES RICHARDSON
159 St
NATURE RESERVE
FROST
86 Ave FROST ROAD
ELEMENTARY
ROAD BUCCI
PARK
PARK
Fleetwood Town
148 St
152 St
156 St
MAPLE PARK
84 Ave Centre 84 Ave
FLEETWOOD BONNIE
CEDAR COMMUNITY CENTRE SCHRENK PARK
GREENS FRANCIS SURREY SPORT AND
158 St
PARK PARK LEISURE COMPLEX
COAST
82 Ave COAST MERIDIAN
164 St
MERIDIAN PARK
COYOTE CREEK ELEMENTARY
ELEMENTARY WALNUT ROAD
ELEMENTARY COYOTE
WALNUT SPRINGS
COYOTE
70 Ave
CREEK PARK PARK
PARK 80 Ave
WILLIAM WILLIAM
FLEETWOOD PARK WATSON WATSON
SECONDARY
160 St
SCHOOL PARK
168 St
FLEETWOOD
PARK
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! SkyTrain Station
Meters
Existing Fleetwood Town Centre Boundary Surrey Langley SkyTrain Line
APPENDIX "VI"
Engagement
Summary
Fleetwood Plan
STAGE 1 (2019-2021)
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ENGAGING IN FLEETWOOD
We meaningfully engage to help shape
and define our City.
In April 2019, the City of Surrey began
background study work to launch a multi-year process to
create a comprehensive Fleetwood Area Plan.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 How We Engage
4 Engagement Snapshot
6 Step 1: Getting Started
10 Step 2: Exploring Options
27 Step 3: Developing the Plan
Redwood Cafe
HOW WE ENGAGE
The Community
Residents are the local expert. Where technical experts provide objective
accounts, residents provide the qualitative, personal, subjective account of the
community. They are our best resource for firsthand knowledge.
INVOLVEMENT
E N G A G E M E N T S P E IN
C T RTHE
UM PROCESS
PROCESS TheThe
Surrey Public Engagement Strategy has adopted a modified
International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)
version of the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.
The City has adopted a modified version of the IAP2 Spectrum
This approach assumes that all engagement serves to ‘inform’ and that meaningful engagement aims to consult, involve,
is a non-profit organization committed to advancing the of Public Participation. This approach assumes that all
collaborate and/or empower, depending on the specific engagement objectives.
practice of public engagement. Municipalities across Canada engagement serves to ‘inform’ and that meaningful
and around the world use IAP2 guidance. The City of Surrey engagement aims to consult, involve, collaborate and/or
Throughout Stage 1 (Step 1-3), engagement falls in the 'Involve' to 'Collaborate' range. In Stage 2 (Steps 4-5), engagement
uses IAP2 to ensure engagement follows international empower, depending on the specific engagement objectives.
falls in the 'Consult' to 'Involve' range.
best practices.
Stage 1 Level of Engagement Range
Stage 2 Level of Engagement Range
RTATION direction.
I N C R E ASI N G I M PAC T ON TH E D EC I SI ON
TRANSPORTATION
STAKEHOLDER INFLUENCE
Stakeholders with high influence and high interest are the people or organizations most integral to the planning
process. Stakeholders with high interest but low influence need to be consulted with and kept informed. Those with
high influence but low interest should be involved in the decision making. All stakeholders play an important role in
the process. We offer all stakeholders the opportunity to get involved and provide input.
STAKEHOLDER MAP
Fraser Health
TransLink TECHNICAL
EXPERTS
We work with technical City Council
experts and governmental
Other Key organizations to meet their
standards, mandates, and City Staff
Stakeholders regulations.
Surrey School District
Surrey Libraries
Province of British Columbia
INFLUENCE
ON THE PLAN
Local Residents
OTHERS
We keep the media
and other stakeholders Community Groups
informed.
Other Key
Stakeholders
Landowners
Surrey Residents
White Rock Residents
Youth
A QUICK LOOK
Over the past 2 years, the plan has been refined through a comprehensive community engagement process. In
total, over 27,300~ residents and stakeholders have participated by attending workshops, open houses, stakeholder
meetings or by completing online surveys. The result is an updated plan that reflects direct resident involvement.
BY THE NUMBERS
Approximately,
1-on-1 Emails & Phone Calls 1-on-1 Emails & Phone Calls Emails & Phone Calls
We will look to you for advice We will work with you to We will work with you to
and innovation in formulating ensure that your concerns and ensure that your concerns and
solutions and incorporate your aspirations are directly reflected aspirations are directly reflected
advice and recommendations in the alternatives developed and in the alternatives developed and
into the decisions to the provide feedback on how public provide feedback on how public
maximum extent possible. input influenced the decision. input influenced the decision.
FALL 2019
On November 13, 2019 we held an open house at the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, conducted an online survey
and held stakeholder meetings. This initial outreach was designed to raise awareness about the Fleetwood Plan
process. In addition, it was an opportunity for residents to share what makes Fleetwood so unique and what excites
or concerns them about the future of Fleetwood as the population expands and the SkyTrain extends along Fraser
Highway.
RESULTS
156 St
160 St
96 Ave
Maple
Green
148 St
Park
88 Ave 88 Ave
Bucci Park
Fra Bonnie
ser
152 St
Hw Schrenk
y Park
84 Ave 84 Ave 84 Ave
Fleetwood
Community
Centre
82 Ave
Surrey Sport
160 St
and Leisure
80 Ave Complex
Fra
Fleetwood ser
Hw
168 St
156 St
Park y
Reduced dependence on
automobiles with safe and
convenient transportation options 123
Connected for users of all ages and abilities.
54% Enhance
walkability
42%
Create inviting and
enjoyable pedestrian
environments
1. Love & Value About Fleetwood The top 3 things that participants love/value:
We asked participants what they love or value most 3 Being active, going swimming and to parks
in Fleetwood and what they miss doing during the with family and friends.
pandemic. The results demonstrated how much
residents value doing things locally. Whether it's
visiting a local store, park or library or embracing that
'sense of community' that they feel in Fleetwood.
2. Wish for Fleetwood The top 5 things that participants wished for:
Farmers market
82%
What's Missing from the Vision?
5% Disagreed
4. Plan Objectives
Overall, the majority of participants felt like we were on track and agreed with the five plan
objectives. Participants most strongly agreed with the objective to promote wellness and active
living. The objective with the lowest, but still reasonably strong support was the objective to promote
a compact and complete town centre.
96 Ave
152 St
Green
Timbers
156 St
Park
Fra 92 Ave
ser
82%
Hw
y
T
160 St
88 Ave
156 St
148 St
86 Ave
Agreed T
168 St
84 Ave 84 Ave
158 St
Fra
ser
Hw
170 St
y
164 St
80 Ave T
Fleetwood
78 Ave
Park
Distinct Shops & Services Local Jobs Pedestrian Friendly Parks/Natural Areas
• "Create a village-like experience with future shopping plazas and renovations to existing ones."
• "Find a way to make 152 (Street) more pedestrian and cyclist friendly..."
• "Border of Fleetwood town center... let people know they are entering a new town center".
• "Please make it more walkable... it is all about vehicle traffic now."
• "More green space as this area is sadly lacking in green space."
• "Make sure this area feels like part of Fleetwood with signage/banners."
• "152 Street feels like it's own distinct area. This might change once it has been connected to 160
Street by the new SkyTrain extension."
56%
Comfortable with
concentrated growth option Large Core
56% Comfortable With Small Transition
20% Neutral
Large Periphery
24% Uncomfortable With
96 Ave
Option A: Concentrated Growth
94 Ave
148 St
152 St
92 Ave 92 Ave
156 St
90 Ave 90 Ave
146 St
160 St
148 St
164 St
Fra
ser
Hw
88 Ave y
152 St
168 St
86 Ave 86 Ave
156 St
172 St
Core Areas Hw
y
Transition Areas
160 St
158 St
164 St
Periphery
Skytrain Guideway
80 Ave
168 St
26%
Comfortable with
dispersed growth option
Small Core
26% Comfortable With Large Transition
27% Neutral
Small Periphery
47% Uncomfortable With
96 Ave
Option B: Dispersed Growth
94 Ave
148 St
152 St
92 Ave 92 Ave
156 St
90 Ave 90 Ave
146 St
160 St
148 St
164 St
Fra
ser
Hw
88 Ave y
152 St
168 St
86 Ave 86 Ave
156 St
172 St
Core Areas Hw
y
Transition Areas
160 St
158 St
164 St
Periphery
Skytrain Guideway
80 Ave
168 St
52%
Comfortable with
balanced growth option Mid-size Core
52% Comfortable With Mid-size Transition
26% Neutral
Mid-size Periphery
22% Uncomfortable With
96 Ave
Option C: Balanced Growth
94 Ave
148 St
152 St
92 Ave 92 Ave
156 St
90 Ave 90 Ave
146 St
160 St
148 St
164 St
Fra
ser
Hw
88 Ave y
152 St
168 St
86 Ave 86 Ave
156 St
172 St
Core Areas Hw
y
Transition Areas
160 St
158 St
164 St
Periphery
Skytrain Guideway
80 Ave
168 St
4. Of the three growth options, which one would you pick and why?
We asked participants if the Fleetwood plan area is projected to double in population by 2050,
where can 35,000 new residents live? Participants considered three growth options: concentrated,
dispersed, or balanced, and selected the option they thought was best for Fleetwood. The results
show a preference for the balanced and concentrated growth options. Both options focus growth
and density around future SkyTrain stations, and in Fleetwood Town Centre. The results also show
that residents don’t want to see the entire plan area change. Many residents would like to keep the
existing neighbourhood character around the periphery of the plan area.
41%
Prefer
17% Prefer
42% Prefer
Concentrated Dispersed Balanced
Growth Growth Growth
96 Ave 96 Ave 96 Ave
Option A: Concentrated Growth Option B: Dispersed Growth Option C: Balanced Growth
94 Ave 94 Ave 94 Ave
148 St
148 St
148 St
152 St
152 St
152 St
156 St
156 St
146 St
146 St
160 St
160 St
160 St
148 St
148 St
148 St
164 St
164 St
164 St
152 St
152 St
168 St
168 St
168 St
156 St
LEGEND LEGEND
156 St
84 Ave 84 Ave 84 Ave LEGEND 84 Ave 84 Ave 84 Ave 84 Ave 84 Ave 84 Ave
Fra Fra Fra
ser ser ser
170 St
170 St
172 St
172 St
170 St
172 St
Core Areas Hw Core Areas Hw Core Areas Hw
y y y
Transition Areas Transition Areas Transition Areas
160 St
160 St
158 St
158 St
160 St
158 St
164 St
164 St
164 St
168 St
168 St
• "Concentrated growth would • "Low-rise and mid-rise • "I feel it strikes the balance
result in a more interesting/ buildings provide the best and is better for community,
active core." density + livability." safety and area desirability."
• "It provides "city center" type • "I don't approve that the • "Preserve existing single
of environment while still SkyTrain is going to take over family homes."
protecting the single family and throw people out of their • "Surrey already has a
homes in the area." homes that lived there for downtown core with lots
• "More density is needed, years." of high rises planned.
especially around future • "It seems like this is already I personally believe
skytrain stops. This will the practice in our community Fleetwood's growth should
ensure that housing in these and it looks to affect single have smaller dense core
areas remains affordable, and family home neighbourhoods areas while keeping the
limits congestion/emissions the least." single family aspect strong."
if a greater amount of people • "I am not in favour of high • "I believe too many high
live around the skytrain, rises and this has the least. rise buildings could invite
as they are able to walk or I would prefer no high rise unwanted social issues and
transit daily." options." crime..."
• "High density core area allows • "More diversity of housing • "Balanced approach is best
more people to choose options for future residence." for the community and
sustainable modes of transit." provides a nice compromise
to the other two options."
In Spring 2020 we asked residents where they felt the 'heart of Fleetwood' was located. Participants identified
the area around 160 Street and Fraser Highway, as the heart (town centre core) of Fleetwood. The purpose of
the Fall 2020 survey was to explore how the 'heart' can evolve as Fleetwood grows.
96 Ave
152 St
Green
Timbers
156 St
Park
Fra 92 Ave
ser
Hw
y
T
160 St
88 Ave
156 St
148 St
86 Ave
168 St
84 Ave 84 Ave
158 St
Fra
ser
Hw
170 St
y
164 St
80 Ave T
Fleetwood
78 Ave
Park
We asked participants where they thought was the most desirable location to focus 'the downtown area'
in Fleetwood. The most popular option was to focus the downtown around the future SkyTrain Station
(44%), followed by Fraser Highway (32%) and then along 160th Street (20%). *4% were unsure.
PARKS/OPEN SPACE
3. Top 5 Amenities in Future Downtown Fleetwood
We asked participants what community amenities they would like to see in downtown Fleetwood. These were
the top five responses.
(e.g. park shelters, benches, community gardens, open grass spaces, meditation space)
4
PROCESS/OTHER
Urban plazas and celebration spaces
(e.g. amphitheater, public plaza)
5 Playgrounds and natural play features
Fleetwood
Qualities Identified:
• Pedestrian only spaces - car free streets, wide sidewalks, outdoor restaurant seating
• Green, natural, lush - lots of vegetation, urban parks, street trees, landscaping, natural areas
• Inviting - village like feel, public art, amenities
• Walkable - safe, well lit, mix of uses, interconnected
• Central spaces to gather - town squares, plazas (to host markets and seasonal events), open
spaces, central, surrounded by shops and restaurants
• SkyTrain station areas - hub for shopping, working, living, easily walkable
We asked participants to identify their hopes for active transportation (walking and rolling) in the heart of
Fleetwood. Below are the top five choices. Of those, the top two responses were, by far, the most popular.
1 SAFER: I would like it to be simpler and safer to get to the places I need to go.
2 CONNECTED: I would like more paths, separate from streets running through the heart of Fleetwood.
3 SLOWER PACED: On residential streets, I would like to have speeds reduced to 30km.
4 PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY: On residential streets, I would like to have intersections where pedestrians
and cyclists can go through, but that limit vehicle access and/or serve as cul-de-sacs for cars.
5 PEDESTRIAN PRIORITY: I would like to have streets that are designated only for pedestrians on
weekends/holidays.
54%
Agree with the need for
more pedestrian crossings
10. Top 3 Features that will Help Residents Get Outdoors and Stay Active
EN SPACE
We asked participants to rank a list of features that would help them get outdoors and be active in downtown
/OPEN SPACE
Fleetwood. The top three responses were:
1. 2. 3.
More walking trails More outdoor social More trees and
and pathways and activity spaces plantings in urban areas
OTHER
ESS/OTHER 11. Additional Suggestions for Staying Active in Fleetwood
Participants were asked to provide additional Pedestrian Infrastructure & Safety
suggestions for features that would help • Walking routes (connecting neighbourhoods
them stay active in downtown Fleetwood. to downtown to SkyTrain Stations)
Participants suggestions generally fell into • Walking paths
three themes: • Shorter blocks
• Pedestrian friendly street crossing
• Pedestrian Infrastructure & Safety • Lighting - streets and paths
• Outdoor Exercise Infrastructure • Wider sidewalks
• Biking Infrastructure • Walking routes with sidewalks
• Safer intersections
• Pedestrian bridges over Fraser Highway
• Benches and seating areas along routes
Biking Infrastructure
• Bike racks
• Storage lockers (SkyTrain Station)
• Separate bike lanes
• Formalized bike routes
• Bike share
Other
• Skateboard park, parkour park, bike park
• Sheltered picnic areas
• Dog park
• Expanded indoor recreation facilities
BUILDINGS
We asked participants to prioritize how they would like to see new park space added as Fleetwood grows.
Participants were virtually evenly split between the three options.
BUILDINGS
TRANSPORTATION
Add 1-2 Large Parks Add More Smaller Parks Expand Existing Parks
Add one or two large parks in Add more smaller parks Expand existing parks in the
the heart of Fleetwood throughout the heart of Fleetwood heart of Fleetwood
TRANSPORTATION
Create a dense Linear Densification Central
city/downtown park around SkyTrain plaza
stations
PARKS/OPEN SPACE
PROCESS/OTHER
14. Heart of Fleetwood - Land Use and Design Recommendations
For the Heart of Fleetwood engagement, the City brought in a consulting firm (Happy City) specializing in
placemaking and wellbeing in urban spaces to help with the engagement. During the engagement (survey,
PARKS/OPEN SPACE
stakeholder interviews and workshop) participants were asked what they appreciate about Fleetwood
today? What they think could be improved? What are their aspirations and concerns for the future heart of
Fleetwood? Drawing on the feedback, the consultants developed four guiding principles and a series of
PROCESS/OTHER
recommended actions to fulfill each of these principles. The four wellbeing principles are:
Fleetwood
Principle 1 Principle 2
Fleetwood
Principle 3 Principle 4
Ensure safe, connected Create vibrant Cluster new Enable the conditions
and comfortable routes and lively green developments to for an inclusive and
for walking, rolling and spaces that support promote ease of access, welcoming public realm
cycling. social connections, while creating human- that facilitates sociability
PROCESS/OTHER sustainability and
inclusion.
scale, fine-grained
blocks and separation
and strengthens
community in the heart
from Fraser Highway. of Fleetwood.
Improvements:
• Improve street and pedestrian area lighting
• Consider traffic calming in identified areas throughout community
• Consider additional crosswalks along Fraser Highway at key intersections
• Explore creating greenway under SkyTrain guide way along Fraser
Where Highway
would you like to see New or Improved
• Plan for additional and separated bike lanes
• Improve bike safety and routes on local roads Connections?
• Add separated and protected bike lanes on all major roads
New connections:
• Add cycling and pedestrian route between 92 Avenue and 148 Street
• Add new connection between 92 Avenue and 150 Street
• Add more pedestrian and cycling routes to Fraser Highway
• Complete Fleetwood greenway connections
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WHAT WE HEARD REPORT 26
3 Engagement Step Three
1: GETTING STARTED 2: EXPLORING OPTIONS 3: DEVELOPING THE PLAN
• Build an understanding of
the outstanding concerns
and issues to be resolved
in the Stage 2 planning
process.
52%
Unique Comments
• "Affordable housing with the right unit mix and home
style mix. We need to consider rentals, condos,
townhomes, and single family detached near transit
said no, there wasn't with opportunities to extend the plans out for further
anything missing from the growth. "
vision and objectives • " Cultural spaces. We are a diverse community and
there is a need for spaces to nurture family in a
cultural space."
52% said no, everthing is covered. • " Affordability. There is nothing regarding the
affordability of Fleetwood in this Vision statement
26% said I'm not sure. of the objectives. Is there a plan to keep Fleetwood
affordable for all future and current residents? "
• " Safe and welcoming. Safe for kids. Hub for
22% said some things were missing. community and social support centres such as
immigrant-serving organizations, youth-focused
events, drop-in classes for all, etc."
71%
What Participants Said
• "I think there needs to be more neighbourhood
commercial zones spread throughout the area.
Everyone should be within a short walk of groceries
and other services."
said the mixed-use and • Provide more mixed-use along Fraser Highway
employment areas will meet near the 166 Street SkyTrain Station and provide
the objectives of the Plan more neighbourhood commercial nodes around the
periphery of the plan area, to provide commercial
within walking distance of those residential areas that
36% said very much area not within an easy walking distance of Fraser
Highway."
35% said somewhat • "Commercial node on 96 and 148?! That is a crazy
BUSY intersection. Guildford is really close for us to
get commercial access. Commercial on 152 and 96 is
13% said they were not sure. more appropriate. Mixed use along fraser highway is
good and I am sure that include commercial?"
One of the key objectives is to provide neighbourhood parkland within a 10 minute walk of all Fleetwood
residents. To accomplish this, the plan proposes 12 new parks in the community, as well as opportunities to
expand 9 existing ones. In addition to parks the City has plans add additional space for an Arts Centre and
recreational amenities by expanding Fleetwood Community Centre. We asked does the new and expanded
parks and civic improvements meet the needs of future generations?
69%
What more could be done?
• "We need WAY MORE park space. Parks need to be
vast, natural, expansive, inviting, and a place for the
imagination to wander..."
said the needs of future • " More importance to green spaces especially along
generations will be met by Fraser highway to offset the concrete of the SkyTrain
new and expanded parks line."
• "There doesn't seem to be as many parks on the
and civic improvements southern side of Fraser Hwy as the north. Also,
there should be greenspaces with good active transit
35% said somewhat. infrastructure connecting parks and connecting to
SkyTrain stations."
34% said very much. • " We should make a huge effort to make Park/green
pathways more interconnected. This would allow
22% said more could be done. more walking and cycling paths, helping us reach
climate goals."
9% said they were not sure. • "We need more indoor facilities for the winter months
such as squash courts and racquetball courts as well
as more bike lanes for the summer months."
70%
What more could be done?
• "I would like to see transit service connect the future
SkyTrain stations in the Fleetwood Plan to other
areas of Surrey (e.g. Newton) so that residents like
said the objectives of myself can have easier access to SkyTrain without
having to go to City Centre."
connectivity and mobility • " More dedicated bike trails. Sharing the road with
for all are being met cars is not a family friendly bike route."
• " Why not more pedestrian streets, green lanes and
41% said very much. cycling infrastructure in the core area (160 ST) and the
transition area? How will it be a walkable vibrant core
and transition area if there isn’t more space dedicated
29% said somewhat.
to pedestrians and cyclists? This seems like a gap."
• " What is very critical is the ability to have walkable/
19% said more could be done. bikeable corridors. That means in the denser areas
having open green spaces and walkways between
or through developments and in the surrounding
11% I don't know.
areas making a priority to keep green side streets and
pathways."
5. Building Heights
The proposed land uses are a reflection of the preferred growth concept. Highest densities are focused around
future SkyTrain stations and in the town center. Densities transition outward towards existing neighbourhoods,
which are left largely the same, with some opportunities for gentle infill. We asked what building height are
appropriate in the Fleetwood Core and High-Rise designations and Mid-Rise Transition areas?
a) Building Heights for the Fleetwood Core & High Rise Designations
Other 22%
Other 22%
6. Fleetwood Districts
The plan also included two unique district designations. These reflect the vision to create distinctive urban village
character, thriving local employment and businesses, and livable neighbourhoods. We asked what building
heights are appropriate in West Fleetwood Village and what would make it more distinctive? We also asked
should employment uses should be prioritized around the future SkyTrain station at 166 St.
Other 8%
Design Excellence
• "Building architecture that is progressive and contemporary. Mixed residential and commercial.
• "Some new buildings constructed with local natural materials (cedar, stone etc.)."
C. Employment District
82%
said employment uses should
47% said very much.
• "I like the idea of more low rise condo type buildings interspersed with the current townhouses well landscaped
and facing the street which will give a greater "neighbourhood" feel. Larger condo sizes will be important transition
opportunities for seniors and others to stay in their neighbourhood."
• "Why not consider allowing office buildings close to SkyTrain stations? This will create investments into the city
and allow people the opportunity to work locally or access workplaces by taking SkyTrain. This will help increase
ridership."
• "We need high density in the area from 150th St to 152nd St and from 88th Ave to 92nd Ave because (1) it’s within
walking distance to SkyTrain, (2) Centralizing density would provide an environment for small businesses to thrive,
retaining a sense of community within the area, (3) High density, with the commercial component the zoning
provides, gives significant tax revenue to benefit the community."
• "Areas that are on the south side of 88th in the area near 152 st. need to stay residential and not to encroach on
the existing neighborhoods…"
• "EXCLUDE all areas south of 80th Ave. and west of 168th St…"
• "townhouses should be allowed onto 156 st north of 86 ave…"
• "I am not comfortable with the townhouse zone completely surrounding the area bordered by 148/96/152/FH…"
• "Townhouse area should be extended to 159 st & 89A Ave…"
• "…Expanding the Mid-Rise Designation to include properties north of 83rd Avenue and west of the townhouse
complex at 16177 83 Avenue to 84 Avenue is logical."
50%
274 respondents provided comments on areas of the
draft plan they felt needed to be revised.
3 Parks
21 respondents (8%) were concerned with existing
residential areas being designated as parks.
57%
What Participants Said
• "More pedestrian-only and multi-use pathways need
to be built to create a more walkable and pedestrian
friendly environment and streetscape."
thought the proposed • " Instead of reducing the number of arterial roads, it
transportation concept will looks like more are being built. How does that get
people out of their cars and onto public transit? Can't
make it easier to get around even maintain the road systems we already have in
Fleetwood place."
• " We need more roads that connect to each other, not
57% very much / somewhat a series of cul-de-sacs."
• " In regards to transportation please make sure all
31% not really / not at all forms get equal consideration. Eg. don’t sacrifice a
car lane for a bike lane. Also please make there is low
17% neutral income housing include in your plan."
• " Not really in favor of pedestrian only streets."
5% not sure
Throughout the engagement process, participants have said that more parkland and recreation amenities are
needed. Increasing the amount of parkland and natural areas will help provide much needed outdoor space.
One of the key features of the proposed parks and community amenities concept is the expansion of 9 existing
parks and adding 12 new neighbourhood parks. We asked participants has enough parkland been provided for in
the plan?
52%
52
What Participants Said
• "Yes its enough, but perhaps having fewer but larger
parks would be great"
• "Doubling parkland is a great value to all Surrey
said the Plan is proposing residents. I know my husband and I will take
advantage of extra parks in the neighbourhood. "
the right amount of parkland • " For the number of residence...more parks are
needed"
52% said yes, this is the right amount of • " I appreciate the plan, but I see very little green
parkland. within 200-400m of Fraser Hwy, where all the high-
med density is. Green space is provided in areas for
31% said no, its not enough. Increase
SF housing. Not equitable. Redistribute green space
overall area of parkland.
closer to high density"
10% no, it's too much. Reduce the overall • "We love the additional parks. Cities with more
area of parkland. parkland tend to be more welcoming. While it’s
tempting to say add more, the added parks and
7% said they were not sure. plazas will be stellar."
56%
What Participants Said
• "I disagree with the parkland allotted, small plots
randomly spread through the community, better to
have fewer larger areas that have more of a draw
support the proposed than token green space."
• " Would like to see 10% more parks north of Fraser
number of parks Hwy and 15 % to the south..."
• " people need more connections to nature especially
56% Yes, the proposed number parks will when living in dense spaces."
appropriately serve the community. • " I don’t think this is enough. Passive open spaces are
great for dog owners, that’s about it. Spaces with
27% No, there are not enough parks. fields, playgrounds, nature play areas and features for
Increase the number of parks. teens and tweens are needed."
• " As more people move to this area because of the
10% No, there are too many parks. SkyTrain expansion, I feel that more Parkland is
Decrease the number of parks. needed especially for young families."
7% I don't know. • " Additional smaller parks would be welcome as well."
46%
What Participants Said
• " I think there should be more density added to
the areas that are designated "urban residential".
Preference should be given to more townhouses,
thought we got the building duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes. These types of
housing still fit in well with existing housing."
heights right • " Its not enough, go higher. Such a unique opportunity
to ensure appropriate density is available to support
46% very much / somewhat transit investment and address the affordability
issue..."
29% not really / not at all • "Do we really want to become another Brentwood
with high-rises everywhere. I personally don't want
it."
13% neutral
• " I would like to see more low rises and town homes
prioritized. Keep housing family centered."
6% not sure • "Higher density in the areas surrounding the SkyTrain
stations, stretching further for more blocks."
6. Building Interface
One of the key concerns raised by residents early on was how the plan will address building transitions from
higher densities in the core areas to lower density neighbourhoods. We're exploring the design of higher density
areas, as well as how the plan transitions between higher and lower density areas. So we asked participants do
you support the plans approach to soften the interface between different building forms?
64%
What Participants Said
• "Protecting view corridors to the north will be
important.."
• " I feel the space between buildings is as
support the Plan's proposed important, it’s seems all new buildings in
measures to soften building Fleetwood are built to close to each other and to
interfaces property lines, the sun does not seem to shine
between buildings anymore."
• " Sunlight should be considered in order to light
as much green space around buildings and not
64% very much / somewhat
put excessive amount of space in perpetual
shade."
17% not really / not at all • "I agree, but the heights along Fraser Hwy need
to be higher for this to work."
22% neutral / not sure • " I don't think the building step down is
necessary."
64%
What Participants Said
• " What about solar energy? Moving to electric
heat/cooling will only be effective if some of it
is generated by solar panels on the building, but
think the Plan's proposed this is not mentioned here."
• " Reducing required parking spaces and
measures will support climate discouraging individual vehicle use (single use
resilience vehicles)."
• "Charging stations at all parking stalls is
64% very much / somewhat expensive and unnecessary. 50% would be
sufficient."
17% not really / not at all • " Please make more bike and walk path to
transit. We need more riparian and more
18% neutral / not sure greenery more trees. Less buildings."
Next Steps
Staff will report to Council with what was heard and an updated stage one (draft) plan. From there,
the planning process will shift into the second stage of work, which includes a review of utility and
infrastructure, financing, urban design and other supportive policies. Additional opportunities for
community engagement will be offered moving forward. A final plan is expected to be ready for public
review in early 2023.
As we move through the planning process, we will continue to reach out to you for input. Online
engagement opportunities are open to all who want to participate. We will keep you informed by mail,
social media and website updates. We are also always available for email or phone conversations. We
hope you will continue to stay involved in the planning process.