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to the Commission and members of the public. Dean Steffins, introduced Graeme Harder, Chief Financial Officer and Kristin Tangen, Project Manager for Mariner’s Village. Mr. Steffins provided a powerpoint presentation for the Commission on Phase 2 (Merchant’s Landing) of the Mariner’s Village development. The presentation overviewed the following information: • Mariner’s Village Master Plan • Location of Mariner’s Village in the New Town Centre • Successes and Challenges of Phase 1 – Navigator’s Point • Phase 2 Mandate: Mariners Village aims to work more closely with the city and community to meet common goals • Phase 2 General Specifications o 95,500 square feet gross building area o Residential/commercial o Five stories (four at Sooke Rd) o residential units on upper floors • Residential/Commercial Offerings • Sooke Community Benefits o Increased commercial space for local commerce o Increased amenities for local residents and tourists o Accessible landscape and greenspace o Increased space for local professional o Proposed pharmacy, bank, café and daycare • Future of Mariner’s Village and its place in the Sooke OCP • Mariner’s Village aspires to become an integral part and foundation of the town center and community of Sooke Graeme Harder advised that DCC’s from the development will increase the District’s tax base substantially. By getting development going, it will help promote other developers. A discussion took place between the Commission and Mr. Steffins and Mr. Harder as to the following comments and inquires: • Whether there would be conference facilities • Water features – rainwater collection systems – building green • Commercial space is an important component for Sooke • Mariner’s timeline for Phase 2 – break ground in October; completion in approximately 22 months • Cost effective meeting space for non-profits groups • Incorporating an Ocean Discovery Centre or something for children • Concerns over limited parking • “Car-share” concept for people who live and work at Mariner’s • Community owned parking areas – ensuring parking plan • Incorporating the Library • Incorporating a facility for seniors and youth • Using local artisans for public art • Encouraging alternative methods of transportation • EDC working together with Mariner’s and other developers to promote developments in Sooke – increasing communications • Customs office and Marina – planned for phase 2B District of Sooke July 18, 2012 Sooke Economic Development Commission 2
• Retail stores – encouraging a local presence • Informing the community and promoting that Mariner’s is serious about staying and becoming part of the community Mr. Steffins reported that Mariner’s wants to work with the District in moving forward with the project and stated that Mariner’s is on the leading edge of the vision in the District’s Official Community Plan. Chair Tait thanked the representatives from Mariner’s Village for their presentation. 5. Quarterly Report to Council Chair Tait reviewed the Sooke Economic Development Commission Quarterly Report – July 2012. The Commission agreed by general consensus to make the following amendments to page 1 of the report: • Sooke Region Tourism Association: “to represent the tourism opportunities of the Sooke region” • Sooke Region Cultural Alliance: “to represent the diverse art, heritage, and cultural organizations” • Sooke Region Community Health Initiative: “to represent the many non-profit and community groups in the Sooke region” MOVED and seconded to accept the proposed Sooke Economic Development Commission Quarterly Report – July 2012 as amended and to forward the report to Council. CARRIED 6. Sooke Starlight Cinema 2012 Chair Tait, provided background on the Sooke Starlight Cinema at Ed Macgregor Park advising that the Commission needs to consider whether this is an initiative it would like to support. The Commission inquired as to who was responsible for setting up the projector and screen. Chair Tait advised that a member of staff set up the equipment on a volunteer basis. A discussion ensued between members of the Commission as to the following: • Turnout numbers for previous movies in the park – approximately 200 per movie night • Consider funding two shows • Creates activity in the park – detours vandalism and mischief activities • May be affected by poor weather • Something positive for youth 3 District of Sooke July 18, 2012 Sooke Economic Development Commission
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