MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL

SITE REDEVELOPMENT

OPEN HOUSE
MacPherson Room, 1:30 pm 7:30 pm
June 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE REDEVELOPMENT

WELCOME TO THE OPEN HOUSE FOR THE MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE
WHY WE ARE DISPOSING OF OUR SURPLUS SCHOOL SITES
THE PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINISTRY:
The Project Agreement between the Board of Education and the Minister of Education sets out
the funding plan for the Revelstoke Schools Project.
The funding plan identifies a local contribution of $2.4 Million, to be raised through the disposition
of surplus schools.
The Board of Education has the responsibility of raising $2.4 Million from the sale of surplus
assets.
The School District is moving forward with the disposition of the surplus assets in order to fulfill
the obligations contained in the Project Agreement.
Surplus sites identified for disposition are:
Big Eddy Elementary School site
Mountain View Elementary School site
Mt. Begbie Elementary School site
We believe that the Farwell Elementary School site and improvements should be retained
indefinitely, as the site may be a suitable location for an additional elementary school if
elementary enrolments in Revelstoke increase significantly in the long term. Currently, the lease
arrangements with the tenants cover the operating costs incurred by the school district.

New Begbie View Elementary School

Big Eddy Elementary School site

Mountain View Elementary School site

THE OPEN HOUSE PANELS ARE NUMBERED SEQUENTIALLY. COMMENT SHEETS HAVE BEEN
PROVIDED FOR YOU TO LEAVE ANY COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

Mt. Begbie Elementary School site

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE REDEVELOPMENT

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PROPERTY SIZE & DETAILS
The street address for the property is 420 Downie Street.
The L shaped site has an area of 1.21 hectares (2.99 acres) with extensive frontage on three
adjacent streets.
ZONING BYLAW
Existing Zoning P3 Institutional. Allows for public or quasi-public uses of an institutional
nature, cultural and recreational facilities, public service and utility buildings. The site would
require rezoning for non-institutional uses but no OCP change.
The neighbourhood zoning reflects the predominantly residential pattern. Land to the north and
northwest is zoned R2 (Low density residential) while land to the east, south and the southwest
is predominately zoned R2A (Special low density residential). Both of these zones (R2 and R2A)
permit single and two family dwellings. The neighbourhood also includes several R3 (Medium
density residential) and R5 (Mobile home) sites.
The graphic below depicts the neighbourhood zoning.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

Existing Official Community Plan (OCP) Designation T4O Neighbourhood Mixed Use.
This recognizes the existing mixture of land uses and encourages a diversity that allows for
commercial and residential uses.
No change in the Official Community Plan is anticipated to be required.
SERVICES ON SITE
The site is well serviced from the three adjacent streets. This includes water mains on all three
abutting streets, gravity sanitary mains on the western part of Downie Street and the lowest
elevation on Edward Street and storm mains on Edward Street and part of Downie Street.
Fourth Street is a designated arterial road. This is one of the citys major roads. In order to
manage traffic flows, the City has indicated it will restrict access for new development.

REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MOUNT BEGBIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE WILL

REQUIRE REZONING FOR A NON-INSTITUTIONAL USE.

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE: AERIAL VIEW

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE REDEVELOPMENT

CONDITION OF THE FACILITIES

Total building area is 2,222 m or 23,917 sq. ft
School closed since July 2012.

ORIGINAL 1966 CLASSROOM BLOCK AND FORMER ACTIVITY ROOM

Poor condition, a number of windows boarded where the building has seen vandalism.
Classroom block and library roof leaking badly in many areas (roof was due for replacement in 2005 but it was only
patched so the district could avoid significant expense).
The heating, ventilation and cooling systems are at the end of service life.

1993 GYMNASIUM AND ENTRANCE ADDITION

An addition and renovation was completed to provide for a larger gymnasium and foyer area (5113 sq. feet).
Renovations to the office area and conversion of the former activity room to a library were also completed.
Gym and entrance roof were scheduled for replacement in 2012, and not completed.
Gym occupies a substantial footprint in the central portion of the site.

GYM

DEMOLITION CONSIDERATIONS
At the time of negotiating the project agreement with the Ministry, a formal appraisal completed by Corrie Appraisals
Ltd stated that the highest and best use as residential/commercial with the existing building being demolished.
An assessment of the feasibility to establish the gymnasium as a stand-alone structure found:
The gym change rooms and the mechanical room above them, were originally part of the stage that was located at
the north end of the original Activity Room.
The fire suppression system would need to be relocated and renovated since the current sprinkler tree and controls
are located in the portion of the school to be demolished.
Mechanical systems are near the end of their service life and would need to be replaced.
Electrical services would have to be re-established. The partial demolition would remove the main electrical room,
including the electronic controls for the sprinkler system. New wiring would have to be established for the remaining
electrical sub-panels, controls system, telephone, fire and intruder alarms, etc.
Existing washrooms, within the gym change rooms, would be inadequate for public use.
Any renovation would need to meet new building, fire and electrical codes.
Current seismic requirements would need to be addressed.

CONCLUSION
Based on the gyms impact to the site, and the feasibility of reconfiguring and renovating the gym as
a stand-alone facility, a complete demolition is contemplated. This will immediately reduce operating
costs to the district and ensures that the site can be sold for highest and best use as part of the
commitment to the New Schools Capital Project.

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE REDEVELOPMENT

WHAT WE HAVE HEARD SO FAR:
In order to explore the potential of the Mount Begbie site, various land use options
have been prepared for the Board of Education and the City of Revelstoke. They
included a wide range of residential land uses, lot sizes and access locations. This
initial exploration resulted in the following:
Neither the City nor the Board of Education felt a mobile home park development
should be pursued.
Neither the City nor the Board of Education felt a modular home development
should be pursued.
The City does not wish to acquire the gymnasium.
The City has asked the school district to consult regarding the size and location of
parkland.
The City has indicated that individual properties should not have vehicular access
from Fourth Street.
Consideration be given to lower cost housing.
Commercial options have not been explored. The City has significant commercial
vacancies.
The options on the following four panels reflect a range of residential land use
options. Other options are also possible. This includes various park configurations or
a financial contribution to enhance an existing park in the neighbourhood.
WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS?

PLEASE LEAVE ANY COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, OR

QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ON THE PROVIDED COMMENT
SHEET

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE: REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION A1:

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION A2:

10 large lots (855 to 1,111 square meters)

Minimum lot width of 15 metres
R2 zoning (single or two family dwellings)
Houses fronting onto Downie or Fourth Street
Most lots served by winding rear lane
Detached garages at rear for most houses
No vehicular access from Fourth Street
Municipal park in location of existing playground
equipment

10 large lots (855 to 1,111 square metres)

Minimum lot width of 15 metres
R2 zoning (single or two family dwellings)
Houses fronting onto Downie or Fourth Street
Lane serves most lots and directly connects Downie and
Edward Streets
Detached garages at rear for most houses
No vehicular access from Fourth Street
Municipal park in location of existing playground equipment

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE: REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION B1:

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION B2:

10 large lots (950 to 1,140 square meters)

Lot width of 15 to 18 metres
R2 zoning (single or two family dwellings)
Houses fronting onto Downie or Edward Street
All lots have attached garages at front or detached
garages behind the houses (no lanes)
No vehicular access from Fourth Street
Municipal park at corner of Fourth and Downie Streets

9 large lots (950 tp 1,370 square metres)

Lot width of 15 to 21.8 metres
R2 zoning (single or two family dwellings)
Houses fronting onto Downie or Edward Street
All lots have attached garages at front or detached
garages behind the houses (no lanes)
No vehicular access from Fourth Street
Municipal park at corner of Fourth and Edward Streets

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE: REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION C1:

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION C2:

16 mainly compact lots (472 to 975 square metres)

Smaller lots would enhance affordability
Minimum lot width of 15 metres
R1-A zoning (all single family dwellings)
New cul de sac off Downie Street
All lots have garages at front (no lanes)
No vehicular access from Fourth Street
Municipal park in location of existing playground
equipment

12 mainly compact lots (435 to 827 square metres)

3 two family lots (751 to 800 square metres)
Smaller lots would enhance affordability
Minimum lot width of 15 metres
R1-A (single family) and R-2 (two-family) dwellings
New cul de sac off Downie Street
All lots have garages at front (no lanes)
No vehicular access from Fourth Street
Municipal park in location of existing playground
equipment

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE: REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION D1:

REDEVELOPMENT OPTION D2:

Townhouses (approximately 28)

Two parking spaces for each townhouse + onsite parking
for visitors
Development concept would enhance affordability
R3 zoning (strata development with attached or detached
dwellings)
Strong street presence along Fourth Street
All vehicular access from Downie and Edward Streets (no
access from Fourth Street)
Amenity space provided for strata development

Patio homes or detached townhouses (approximately 23)

Two parking spaces for each dwelling + onsite parking for
visitors
Development concept would enhance affordability
R3 zoning (strata development with attached or detached
dwellings)
Strong street presence along Fourth Street
All vehicular access from Downie and Edward Streets (no
access from Fourth Street)
Amenity space provided for strata development

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

MOUNT BEGBIE SCHOOL SITE: NEXT STEPS

COMPLETED TASKS:
Disposition approved by the Minister of Education: February 15, 2012
Assessment of Hazardous Materials Undertaken: October 23, 2013
Submission of preliminary redevelopment plan options to the City: December 5, 2015
Asssessment of demolition options: May/June 2016

TODAY:
Public Open House to present plans for the redevelopment of the Mount Begbie
School site: June 21, 2016

NEXT STEPS:
Modify the preliminary redevelopment plan as appropriate, based on the input
received from the public: Summer 2016
Finalize and implement a Demolition Plan: Summer/Fall 2016
Prepare application for rezoning and subdivision as necessary: Late Fall 2016
Subject to approval, subdivide parcels for new uses to be determined: 2017

PLEASE LEAVE ANY COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, OR

QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ON THE PROVIDED COMMENT
SHEET

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

OPEN HOUSE I JUNE 21, 2016

10