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Home My WebLink About2017-03-09 MinutesAgricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington Meeting Members Present: Regrets: Tom Barrie Thursday, March 9, 2017 John Cartwright Brenda Metcalf Eric Bowman Jennifer Knox Henry Zekveld Ted Watson Don Rickard Elgin Greenham Richard Rekker Les Caswell Councillor Wendy Partner Guests: Tracey Webster and Carlo Pellarin, Planning Services Department Staff: Amy Burke, Planning Services Brenda welcomed all to the meeting, with introductions. Adoption of Agenda 017-07 Moved by Eric Bowman, seconded by Les Caswell "That the Agenda for March 9, 2017 be adopted" Carried Approval of Minutes 017-08 Moved by John Cartwright, seconded by Ted Watson "That the minutes of the February 9, 2017 meeting be approved as amended" Carried Presentation: An Introduction to ZONE Clarington: Key Rural Area Issues Review Tracey Webster, Amy Burke and Carlo Pellarin, Planning Services Department Staff from the Planning Services Department presented an introduction to ZONE Clarington, an initiative to undertake a comprehensive review of the Municipality's zoning by-laws. On November 1, 2016, Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 107, which brings the Clarington Official Plan into conformity with the Regional Official Plan and provincial policies. Final approval by the Region of Durham is pending. In accordance with the Planning Act, the Municipality is required to update its zoning by- law within three years of the new Official Plan coming into effect. ZONE Clarington will Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington March 9, 2017 seek to review and update our current zoning to implement the policies and goals of the new Official Plan, and update zoning regulations to reflect current progressive planning regulations and best practices. The review will also provide the opportunity for the development of a more concise, user-friendly by-law that meets the needs of the Municipality and the community. It is anticipated that the end result will be a single, consolidated zoning by-law for Clarington. Staff provided an overview of the work plan, which divides the zoning by-law review into two phases, the first focused on all of Clarington's rural area (including the Oak Ridges Moraine) and the second focused on all lands within the urban boundaries of Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and Orono. Staff highlighted the key rural issues that they have begun to consider and research, and initiated a more in depth discussion about the categories of agricultural uses and specifically the category of on-farm diversified uses. From the outset of the Rural Areas Phase of ZONE Clarington, Staff are aiming to gather input from the Committee, in particular on the topic of on-farm diversified uses. The Committee was asked to provide feedback to the Project Team on the following: • Do all types and scales of on-farm diversified uses necessitate a zoning by-law amendment? What are the exceptions? • Are there certain categories of on-farm diversified uses that are particularly concerning? • What about home occupations and home industries on rural residential properties? • Have any key rural area issues been overlooked? The Committee agreed to provide a response to the Project Team by their May meeting. In response to questions raised respecting the Official Plan's Environmental Protection Area policies, Planning Services Staff indicated that a separate presentation on this topic can be provided subject to approval of Official Plan Amendment 107 by the Region of Durham. Business Arising Norfolk County Community Improvement Plan (CIP): Item deferred to the Committee meeting of April 13th. Discussion to also include the matter of heritage farm buildings and whether a similar CIP program has the potential to support their protection and preservation. Program website: http://www.norfolkbusiness.ca/incentives-supports/business- incentives/ Program brochure: http://www.norfolkbusiness.ca/wp- content/uploads/2015/10/Business-Incentives-Brochure3.pdf Agricultural Legacy Project: 25 families identified to date who have farmed in Durham Region for at least 150 years. Durham Farm Families forms continue to be accepted. Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington March 9, 2017 Council Recognition of Mary Ann Found: Recognition ceremony scheduled for February 27 was postponed. Rescheduled date not yet determined. Correspondence and Committee Reports There were no Council items or referrals. At the February 27 Council meeting, Kirk Kemp received a recognition plaque for receiving the Arysta Golden Apple Award. Durham Aariculture Advisory Committee: Meeting held on March 7, 2016. Presentation provided by Ron Trewin, Regional Works Department, providing an update on Regional Arterial Roads. 2017 DAAC Farm Tour September 15 (tentative) at Picov Downs in Ajax. Durham Region Federation of Agriculture: • New members — M. Shears (Pickering) and J. Linton (Brock). • Discussion of RBC Wealth Management proposal on-going. • Lorne Coe, MPP (Oshawa -Whitby) hosting an agricultural roundtable at the Brooklin Library on March 15. • Motion passed to request that the local soil map be added to the priority listing for updating. Clarington Board of Trade: 4t" Annual Agricultural Summit March 24 at Newcastle Community Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CBOT Annual General Meeting April 19 at Clarington Beech Centre from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Agriculture Familiarization Tour April 28 at Werrcroft Farm from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. New Business Municipality of Clarington's Volunteer Celebration, "A Night Amongst the Stars", will be held on April 25 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Local organizations are invited to submit names of volunteers who have made a notable contribution to their programs and clients. The Committee may submit up to five volunteers. Deadline is March 15, 2017. Nominees should be emailed to Faye Langmaid by March 13. Established in 2012, the Trees for Rural Roads Program is delivered by the Municipality in partnership with Central Lake Ontario Region Conservation Authority and Ganaraska Region Conservation Authorities. Trees are offered free of charge to Clarington rural residents to be planted along municipal roadways on adjoining private land. Participants can choose from a number of native tree species. Applications for the 2017 program are due March 31. Application form available at http://www.clarington.net/en/live- here/resources/Trees-For-Rural-Roads-Application-2017.pdf. Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington March 9, 2017 Volunteers needed for the Durham Farm Connections Grade 3 Annual Event being held at Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, Brooklin April 4-6. Jenny described her involvement with Participation House and their focus on enhancing the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. The Committee was asked to consider whether there may be opportunities for the agricultural community to play a role in offering enriching experiences for Participation House clients. It was suggested that Participation House be invited to a future meeting to share about their organization and experience collaborating with the agricultural community. Councillor Partner shared information that she received from the UOIT Youth Council on the Bee City initiative. Discussion deferred to a future meeting. Future Agendas April: Rekker's Garden Centre - Richard Rekker will provide a tour and will outline their new construction and operations. May: Blackbird Constructors and Ministry of Transportation To Be Determined: Participation House Clarington Official Plan Amendment 107 — Approved Environmental Protection Area policies John has invited a number of different politicians to come and speak, most have not responded, others have declined John's invitation. Eric Bowman moved to Adjourn. Next Meeting, Thursday, April 13, 7:00 p.m. Rekker's Garden Centre (2258 Hwy. 2, Bowmanville) 11^Department\LD0 N iltural Committee\2017 MTrMWCorrespondence\Draft Minutes_ Meeting09 Mar 17.docx Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington March 9, 2017