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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/2012cla 0 Fin o�1 Leading the Way GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DATE: May 7, 2012 TIME: 9:30 A.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) (a) Minutes of a Regular Meeting of April 23, 2012 5. PUBLIC MEETINGS No Public Meetings 4 -1 6. DELEGATIONS (Draft List at Time of Publication — To be Replaced with Final 6 -1 List) (a) Paige Brunelle, Avery Brunelle, and Jason Brunelle, Regarding a Request to Exempt Ferrets from the Exotic Pet By -law (b) Jim Boate Regarding Report EGD- 016 -12, Waterfront Trail Signage (c) Libby Racansky, Regarding Participation (Engagement) and Education as a Foundation to Good Public Policy (According to the Official Plan) 7. PRESENTATIONS (a) Mike Cleverdon, Associate and Kevan Browne, Environmental Geologist, Golder Associates Ltd., Regarding the Findings of the Phase 2 ESA and Geophysical Survey Regarding the Proposed Fire Hall Site on Highway 2 in Newcastle (b) Tim Sorochinsky, Consultant Project Manager and Karen Cooper, Deputy Project Manager, URS Canada Inc. on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, Regarding Highway 401 Improvements from Courtice Road to East Townline Road CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 G.P. & A. Agenda - 2 - May 7, 2012 8. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) PSD- 024 -12 Revisions to Draft Plans of Subdivision 8 -1 18T -87087 & 18T -89021 Applicant: Halloway Developments Ltd. and H &H Properties Inc. (b) PSD- 025 -12 Official Plan Review 8 -23 Release of Growth Management Discussion Paper 9. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) EGD- 015 -12 Appointment of Inspector 9 -1 (b) EGD- 016 -12 Waterfront Trail Signage 9 -4 (c) EGD- 017 -12 Community Safety Zones 9 -10 10. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT (a) OPD- 003 -12 Pitch In Week 2012 10 -1 (b) OPD- 004 -12 Skateboarding and Biking on Municipally Owned 10 -6 Tennis Courts 11. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) ESD- 007 -12 Newcastle Fire Hall #2 — Relocation and Construction 11 -1 12. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT No Reports 13. MUNICIPAL CLERK'S DEPARTMENT (a) CLD- 017 -12 Air Conditioning at Animal Shelter — Request for Funding 13 -1 (b) CLD- 018 -12 1 st Quarter Parking Report 13 -4 14. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) COD - 011 -12 Tender CL2012 -9 Sidewalk Replacement —Various 14 -1 Locations 15. FINANCE DEPARTMENT (a) FND- 011 -12 Financial Update as at March 31, 2012 15 -1 G.P. & A. Agenda - 3 - May 7, 2012 16. SOLICITOR'S DEPARTMENT No Reports 17. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE No Reports 18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 19. OTHER BUSINESS 20. COMMUNICATIONS None 21. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS No Reports 22. ADJOURNMENT Lrndi„g the My General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor J. Neal Councillor W. Partner Councillor C. Traill Councillor W. Woo Absent: Councillor M. Novak Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services & Human Resources, M. Marano Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Committee Coordinator, J. Gallagher Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Traill announced the following upcoming events: • A "Pitch in Day" for Samuel Wilmot Nature Area will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. • A service for the Workers Day of Mourning will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Bowmanville. - 1 - 4 -1 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 Councillor Woo attended the following events: • The Big Brothers and Sisters Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. • The "Say No to Hate Rally" on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Oshawa. • The Durham Region Spring Compost Give Away Event on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Councillor Woo announced the following upcoming events: • The Bowmanville Pathfinders will be receiving their Canadian Citizenship Badge on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in the Council Chambers. • A "52 Babies Birthday Party ", for residents born in 1952, will be held at the Newcastle Town Hall on Friday, April 27, 2012. Councillor Hooper attended the following events: • The Battle of the Books, hosted by the Clarington Public Library on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Visual Arts Centre. • The Grand Opening of the new business, Ideal Diet, on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 110 King Street West, Bowmanville. • The Grand Opening of Pure Spa and Fitness on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 1 Division Street, Bowmanville. • The Annual General Meeting and Business Awards for the Clarington Board of Trade on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the Beech Centre. • The Courtice Rotary Spring Clean -Up on Friday, April 20, 2012. • The Bike Fit/Road Safety /CAA Information Session hosted by the Clarington Beech Street Spinners and Clarington Older Adults Association at the Courtice Community Complex on Friday, April 20, 2012. • The Pitch In Event on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Hampton. • The 2012 Bowmanville MS Walk on Sunday, April 22, 2012, which started at the Bowmanville High School. Councillor Hooper announced the following upcoming events: • A Free Invasive Species Workshop, sponsored by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority ( CLOCA), to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 :00 noon, at the Purple Woods Conservation Area. • CLOCA will be selling rain barrels for $50, with $10 donated back to support CLOCA Environmental Education programs. Orders can be placed online with pickup on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Councillor Neal attended the Second March Social on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the Jubilee Pavilion in Oshawa. -2- 4 -2 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 Councillor Partner attended the following events: • The Newcastle Horticultural Society's fundraiser luncheon on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Newcastle Community Hall. • The Trees for Rural Roads Program on Saturday, April 21, 2012, handing out approximately 900 trees. The Grand Opening of Express Yourself Photography on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in Newcastle. • The 10th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Orono Town Hall. Councillor Partner announced the following upcoming events: • Students from Sir Sandford Fleming College will be presenting their findings to the Business Improvement Associations and Community Improvement Liaison Committees on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orono Town Hall, and at the Newcastle Community Hall on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. • The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority will be selling rain barrels. Mayor Foster attended the following events: • A Job Fair, hosted by Covanta Energy, in partnership with the Clarington Board of Trade, at the Courtice Community Complex on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He added that 40 -45 business participated. • The Bowmanville Rotary Pitch -In Event on Friday, April 20, 2012. • The Pitch -In Clean -Up Event on Friday, April 20, 2012 at S.T. Worden Public School. • The "Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Complete Security Change of Command" on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, after 10 years of DRPS providing security. Mayor Foster announced the following: • The June edition of the magazine, "East of the City" features Clarington's Mary Ann Found of the Found Family Farm. • A service for the Workers Day of Mourning will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Bowmanville He noted that there will also be a service at noon on the same day at the Oshawa City Hall. • The DRPS will be hosting a free information session on Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Durham Regional Police Headquarters in Whitby. • The Annual Support our Troops Dinner will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. • A Courtice Rotary Birthday Party will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at Shoeless Joes in Courtice. -3- 4 -3 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 MINUTES Resolution #GPA- 262 -12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on April 2, 2012, be approved. CARRIED PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject: Application to the Zoning By -law 84 -63 Applicant: Michael Terry Sullivan Report: PSD- 021 -12 Nicole Granzotto, Junior Planner, made a verbal and PowerPoint presentation to the Committee regarding the application. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application. Michael Terry Sullivan, applicant, was present and stated that he was in support of the recommendations contained in the Report and was available to answer questions. DELEGATIONS Jaison Gibson was present regarding `Challenges to Evolve into a Modern Human Being in Clarington'. Mr. Gibson stated that he believes that it is critical that the public be able to adapt and this will require experimenting, which he is working on. Mr. Gibson used his family farm as an example of something that needs to adapt. He explained that he started a farm gate stand, as part of a "no stress farm" experiment. Mr. Gibson explained that the farm gate stand did not have set prices and it was "pay what you want" in order to reduce the stress. He added that this year he plans to add kale to the mix of farm produce. Mr. Gibson also plans to work with local farm producers to ensure a greater share of local food at the food markets and he urged everyone to buy local. Mr. Gibson suggested a local live animal auction and local jarring facility are required in Clarington. He noted that he is also saving his seeds for planting from year to year. Mr. Gibson referred to a previous proposal to hold a folk festival on his family's property as an example of change. He suggested that the feeling of community needs to be fostered in order to evolve into a modern human being in Clarington. Mr. Gibson suggested that 2012 might be the end of the current way of thinking, not the end of the world, but that everyone must be prepared to adapt. He urged members of the public to speak in front of Council rather than to rally with violence. Mr. Gibson suggested that there should be a rest stop on the bike trail, within Bowmanville, in order to move away 4 -4 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 from the combustion engine. He stated that he is providing eggs to the public, but will not be receiving chickens until July when natural feed is available. Resolution #GPA- 263 -12 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Mr. Gibson's delegation, regarding 'Challenges to Evolve into a Modern Human Being in Clarington', be received with thanks. CARRIED Pam Lancaster, Stewardship Technician, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, was present regarding an Overview of the 2011 Grants for the Clean Water Healthy Lands Financial Assistance Program (CWHLFAP). She made a verbal presentation to accompany a PowerPoint presentation and a handout regarding the Program. Ms. Lancaster explained the goal of the CWHLFAP, which is to improve overall watershed health. She also explained how the financial assistance program works, including the review process, and funding amounts. Ms. Lancaster provided the Committee with an overview of the accomplishments over the past five years. She explained that landowner contacts are important to the success of the program. Ms. Lancaster also explained the benefits of the program to the natural environment. She announced the new 2012 initiative, "Trees for Rural Roads ". Resolution #GPA- 264 -12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the delegation of Pam Lancaster, regarding the Clean Water Healthy Lands Financial Assistance Program, be received with thanks. CARRIED ALTER AGENDA Resolution #GPA- 265 -12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT the agenda be altered to consider the delegation of Christine Fahey at this time. CARRIED -5- r1 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 RECESS Resolution #GPA- 266 -12 Moved by Councillor Trail[, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the Committee recess for 5 minutes. CARRIED The meeting reconvened at 10:31 a.m. Christine Fahey, General Manager, and Dave Smith, Port Granby Project Director, Port Hope Area Initiative Management Office (PHAIMO), presented an Annual Update of the Port Hope Area Initiative. They made a verbal presentation to accompany a PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Fahey explained the project's objective, which was established to address the liabilities in the former Eldorado Nuclear Limited. She explained the roles of PHAIMO, Natural Resources Canada, Atomic Energy Canada Limited, and Public Works & Government Services Canada. Ms. Fahey highlighted the 2011/2012 milestones. She introduced Dave Smith who explained the details of the Port Granby project site, construction, water treatment plant, and the restored facility. Mr. Smith presented the anticipated project schedule /timeline. Ms. Fahey presented that environmental protection and mitigation plan. She highlighted the community engagement initiatives. Ms. Fahey reminded the Committee that the project will result in the creation of thousands of jobs. Resolution #GPA- 267 -12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT the presentation of Christine Fahey and Dave Smith, regarding an Annual Update of the_ Port Hope Area Initiative, be received with thanks. CARRIED CONFIDENTIAL DELEGATION: Michael Angemeer, President and CEO, Doug Dickerson, Board Chair and Representatives of Veridian Connections, were present regarding a Confidential Report from Veridian Connections. M General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 CLOSED SESSION Resolution #GPA- 268 -12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of receiving the delegation regarding a confidential report from Veridian Connections, a matter which deals with advice that is subject to solicitor - client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED RISE AND REPORT The meeting resumed in open session at 12:24 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair. Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed. PRESENTATIONS - Continued Angela Tibbles, Chair of Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC), along with Faye Langmaid, presented the Heritage Website. She provided the Committee with some background regarding the CHC, including recent recognition awards. Ms. Tibbles noted that the CHC has created several publications. She presented the new CHC website, which will be available to the public April 29, 2012. Ms. Tibbles acknowledged Karen Murphy and David Reesor who provided the photos for the website. She noted that there was recently a "soft launch" of the website, which included input from the owners of the designated properties. Ms. Tibbles noted that the feedback has been very positive. Faye Langmaid demonstrated the CHC website. She noted that the website address will be heritage. clarington.het. Resolution #GPA- 269 -12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the presentation of Angela Tibbles and Faye Langmaid, regarding the launch of the Clarington Heritage Committee website, be received with thanks. CARRIED -7- 4 -7 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 RECESS Resolution #GPA- 270 -12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT the Committee recess for one hour. CARRIED The meeting reconvened at 1:40 p.m. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PERMIT A SIX UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING Resolution #GPA- 271 -12 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT Report PSD- 021 -12 be received; THAT the application to amend Zoning By -law 84 -63 to permit a six unit residential building be approved and that the Zoning By -law Amendment attached to Report PSD- 021 -12 be adopted by Council; THAT the Region of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be notified of Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 021 -12 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED PORT GRANBY PROJECT: BY -LAW TO TEMPORARILY RESTRICT THE USE OF ELLIOTT ROAD Resolution #GPA- 272 -12 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Report PSD- 022 -12 be received; General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 THAT, pursuant to Section 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council pass the by -law contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD- 022 -12 to temporarily remove the public right of passage and to temporarily restrict the right of access by owners and tenants of the abutting lands over a portion of the road allowance between Lots 4 and 5, Broken Front Concession, former Township of Clarke (Elliott Road); and THAT a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to the Port Hope Area Initiative Management Office and the Southeast Clarington Ratepayers Association. CARRIED APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING BLOCK 98 OF PLAN 40M -1904 WED INVESTMENTS LTD. Resolution #GPA- 273 -12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Report PSD- 023 -12 be received; THAT the application submitted by WED Investments Ltd. to remove the Holding (H) symbol from Block 98 of 40M -1904 be approved; THAT the By -law attached to Report PSD- 023 -12 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 023 -12 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED Councillor Traill chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR MARCH 2012 Resolution #GPA -274 -12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Mayor Foster THAT Report EGD- 014 -12 be received for information. CARRIED 4 -9 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY RESPONSE REPORT — MARCH 2012 Resolution #GPA- 275 -12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report ESD- 006 -12 be received for information. CARRIED CLOSED SESSION Resolution #GPA- 276 -12 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a legal matter in the Emergency & Fire Services Department, a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. CARRIED RISE AND REPORT The meeting resumed in open session at 2:13 p.m. with Councillor Hooper in the Chair. Councillor Hooper advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed. -10- 4 -10 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 REPORTING OF WORKER INJURIES WHERE MINISTRY OF LABOUR IS INVOLVED Resolution #GPA- 277 -12 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT all investigations by the Ministry of Labour regarding municipal workers be reported to Members of Council on an adhoc basis. MOTION WITHDRAWN The above matter was also considered under the Corporate Services Department section, later in the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Partner chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT ANIMAL SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT — JANUARY — MARCH 2012 Resolution #GPA- 278 -12 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT Report CLD- 015 -12 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CLD- 015 -12 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada. CARRIED CANCELLATION OF PARKING TICKET Motion introduced by Councillor Neal THAT Staff be directed to cancel Parking Ticket #84490. See following - 11 - 4 -11 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 CLOSED SESSION Resolution #GPA- 279 -12 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing direction to Staff to cancel a parking ticket, a matter which deals with advice that is subject to solicitor - client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED RISE AND REPORT The meeting resumed in open session at 2:39 p.m. with Councillor Partner in the Chair. Councillor Partner advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed. CANCELLATION OF PARKING TICKET - Continued Councillor Neal withdrew the foregoing motion regarding the cancellation of a parking ticket. Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT TENDER CL2012 -3 FLETT STREET RECONSTRUCTION Resolution #GPA- 280 -12 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Report COD - 009 -12 be received; THAT Eagleson Construction, Millbrook, ON with a total bid in the amount of $432,463.67 (Net of HST Rebate), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2012 -3, be awarded the contract for Flett Street Reconstruction as required by the Engineering Department; -12- 4 -12 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 THAT the funds for Clarington's portion of the project, required in the amount of $341,982.27 which includes $432,463.67 for Tender, design, contract administration, material testing, contingencies and net HST less Regional of Durham costs, be drawn from the following account; Flett Street Reconstruction Account # 110 -32- 330 - 83357 -7401 Road Works & Storm Sewer $341,982.27 THAT the tender award be subject to the approval of the Regional Municipality of Durham for Regional Infrastructure; and THAT the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. CARRIED REPORTING OF WORKER INJURIES WHERE MINISTRY OF LABOUR IS INVOLVED Resolution #GPA- 281 -12 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT a brief confidential report be provided to Members of Council, without disclosing names of employees, as soon as possible, where there has been an injury to a municipal employee and a subsequent Ministry of Labour investigation. MOTION LOST FINANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 Resolution #GPA- 282 -12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report FND- 010 -12 be received; and THAT a copy of Report FND- 010 -12 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. CARRIED -13- 4-13 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT — Continued COMPOSITION OF COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE Resolution #GPA- 283 -12 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the community liaison committee formed in accordance with Council Resolution #C- 130 -12, be comprised of, in addition to Clarington staff, two (2) members from each of the following: • Board of the Clarington Older Adults Association • Bowmanville Tennis Club • Resident/Community Coalition CARRIED SOLICITOR'S DEPARTMENT The Solicitor's Department reports were considered under the Confidential Reports section, later in the meeting. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ENERGY MANAGEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE 2011 ACTIVITY REPORT Resolution #GPA- 284 -12 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Report CAO- 002 -12 be received for information. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS USE OF TABLETS /LAPTOPS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Resolution #GPA- 285 -12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report CLD- 016 -12 be received; and -14- 4 -14 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 THAT Resolution #GPA- 210 -12 which reads as follows: "THAT, where a Member of Council has a tablet or laptop and they wish to use the technology during the meeting, Staff be directed to accommodate the use within the current power services within the Council Chambers" be lifted from the table and approved. CARRIED CONFIDENTIAL DELEGATION: MICHAEL ANGEMEER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, DOUG DICKERSON, BOARD CHAIR AND REPRESENTATIVES OF VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS, REGARDING A CONFIDENTIAL REPORT FROM VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS Resolution #GPA- 286 -12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the confidential delegation of Michael Angemeer, President and CEO, Doug Dickerson, Board Chair and Representatives of Veridian Connections, regarding a confidential report from Veridian Connections, be received for information. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS There were no items to be considered under this section of the Agenda. COMMUNICATIONS There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda. -15- 4 -15 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS 173 BASELINE ROAD, BOWMANVILLE SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 128/09 ART ROBINSON V. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ET AL CLOSED SESSION Resolution #GPA- 287 -12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing the Confidential Report LGL- 002 -12 regarding, a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and it is also matter which deals with advice that is subject to solicitor - client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED RISE AND REPORT The meeting resumed in open session at 3:30 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair. Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed. 173 BASELINE ROAD, BOWMANVILLE SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 128/09 ART ROBINSON V. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ET AL - Continued Resolution #GPA- 288 -12 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Confidential Report LGL- 002 -12 be received; THAT Staff be instructed to pursue settlement of the Superior Court action filed by Arthur Robinson and 1587212 Ontario Inc. against The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Edouard Dissada, as Trustee, and Rick Pigeon, Chief Building Official, substantially on the terms set out in Confidential Report LGL -002 -12, and as discussed in Closed Session at the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of April 23, 2012; THAT the property municipally known as 173 Baseline Road, Bowmanville be declared to be surplus; -16- 4-16 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes April 23, 2012 THAT Staff be directed to attempt to sell the property by posting a "for sale" sign and giving notice of the proposed sale by posting notice on the Municipality's website; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation necessary to implement a settlement substantially on the terms set out in Report LGL- 002 -12. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA- 289 -12 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:31 p.m. W.174 •: CARRIED -17- DEPUTY CLERK 4 -17 DRAFT LIST OF DELEGATIONS GPA Meeting: May 7, 2012 (a) Paige Brunelle, Avery Brunelle, and Jason Brunelle, Regarding a Request to Exempt Ferrets from the Exotic Pet By -law (b) Jim Boate Regarding Report EGD- 016 -12, Waterfront Trail Signage (c) Libby Racansky, Regarding Participation (Engagement) and Education as a Foundation to Good Public Policy (According to the Official Plan) 6 -1 _s t ! REPORT PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report #: PSD- 024 -12 File No's: 18T -87087 & 18T -89021 Subject: REVISIONS TO DRAFT PLANS OF SUBDIVISION 18T -87087 & 18T -89021 APPLICANT: HALLOWAY DEVELOPMENTS LTD. AND H &H PROPERTIES INC. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD- 024 -12 be received; 2. THAT the application for Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -87087 (Attachment 3) submitted by D.G. Biddle & Associates on behalf of Halloway Developments Ltd. be supported subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 5; 3. THAT the application for Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -89021 (Attachment 2) submitted by D.G. Biddle & Associates on behalf H &H Properties Inc. be supported subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 4; 4. THAT a copy of this Report and Council's decisions be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and 5. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 024 -12 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: Reviewed by�� Davi . Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer B R/C P /av /a h /df May 2, 2012 REPORT NO.: PSD- 024 -12 1. APPLICATION DETAILS 1.1 Applicant /Owner: 1.2 Agent: PAGE 2 Halloway Developments Ltd. and H &H Properties Inc. D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited 1.3 Proposed Revisions to Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision 18T -87087 & 18T- 89021: To permit the creation of one block in each subdivision plan to be used jointly for the development of 120 townhouse units. 1.4 Area: 3.002 hectares (7.418 acres) 1.5 Location: Part Lot 12, Concession 2, Former Town of Bowmanville, 237 & 239 Scugog Street and unaddressed property at southeast corner of Scugog Street & Longworth Avenue, Bowmanville (See Attachments 2 and 3 to Report PSD -024- 12). 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 On November 22, 2011, the applicant submitted applications for Revisions to Draft Plans of Subdivision 18T -87087 and 18T- 89021. In addition applications were received for proposed Draft Plan of Condominium, Removal of Part Lot Control and Site Plan Approval (Residential). The proposed revisions to the two Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision would create one block in each plan of subdivision to be used jointly for the development of 120 townhouse units. The layout of the 120 unit development will be approved through Application for Site Plan approval, Application for a Common Elements Plan of Condominium and Exemption of Part Lot Control which will allow for the future creation of parcels of land to be conveyed to individual owners. 2.2 A Public Meeting for the applications for Revisions to Draft Plans of Subdivision 18T- 87087 and 18T -89021 in addition to Draft Plan of Condominium was held on January 23, 2012. A couple spoke at the public meeting. Their comments as well as written comments received in response to the public notice are summarized in Section 7 of this report. 3. LAND CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING USES 3.1 The subject lands are located at the southeast corner of Scugog Street and Longworth Avenue, with frontage on both Scugog Street and Longworth Avenue. The vacant land is generally flat with some trees. Few REPORT NO.: PSD- 024 -12 3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows: PAGE 3 North - Longworth Avenue and beyond, Supermarket Commercial property South - Residential East - Residential West - Scugog Street and beyond a parkette, a stormwater management pond and residential 4. PROVINCIAL POLICY 4.1 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) The PPS encourages growth within settlement areas on full municipal services. Land use patterns are to promote a mix of housing choices. The subject applications are consistent with the PPS. 4.2 Provincial Growth Plan The Growth Plan directs growth to built up areas where the capacity exists to best accommodate expected population growth. Transit supportive densities and a healthy mix of residential uses are promoted. The Growth Plan principles are supportive of the subject applications. The subject lands are not within the Bowmanville built boundary. 5. OFFICIAL PLANS 5.1 Durham Regional Official Plan The Durham Region Official Plan designates the subject lands as "Living Area ". The proposed development conforms to the Durham Regional Official Plan. 5.2 Clarington Official Plan The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands as "Urban Residential" with a medium density symbol. In addition the lands front on two Type "C" Arterial roads, Longworth Avenue and Scugog Street. The proposed development conforms to the Clarington Official Plan. 6. ZONING BY -LAW 6.1 Within Zoning By -law 84 -63, as amended, the subject lands are zoned "Holding — Urban Residential Type Three ((H)R3)" Zone. The R3 Zone permits "link townhouse" units with a maximum density of 40 units per hectare. The proposed development conforms. ME REPORT NO.: PSD- 024 -12 7. PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS PAGE 4 7.1 At the public meeting neighbours commented that there is a storm water accumulation problem at the northeast corner of the subject lands. They inquired about tree preservation, traffic studies, noise study and townhouse elevations. Other neighbours expressed concern that the subject lands are not open space and lamented the loss of urban green space with approval of the proposed development. Another neighbour requested additional information on the future tenure type, price point and timing of the development. Section 9 addresses the concerns. 8. AGENCY COMMENTS 8.1 The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has no objection to the application for amendment to the two draft approved plans of subdivision. They provided a number of typical conditions of approval which included the need for silt fencing around the development's entire perimeter with a double row of silt fence along the Scugog Street. 8.2 Durham Regional Planning offered (incorporating Durham Regional Works comments) the following: the proposal and its various applications conformed to the Regional Official Plan, was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan. The noise study recommendations are acceptable and need to be implemented through the Clarington subdivision agreement. Water main and service connection are available adjacent to the site, however, no sanitary sewer capacity is available until late 2014 or early 2015. They also provided conditions related to the application for proposed plan of condominium. 8.3 The Engineering Services Department has no objection to the proposed revisions to draft approval. They provided conditions of approval including the need for a road widening with site triangle extension dedicated to Clarington. They confirmed that the detailed site plan drawings for grading and drainage must conform to the Northwest Bowmanville Master Drainage Study. They identified that street trees will be required for the Scugog Street frontage and standard requirements dealing with performance guarantees, road damage deposit shall be incorporated in the subdivision agreement. 8.4 The Operations Department has no objection to the proposed amendments to draft approval subject to conditions of approval for the subdivision and site plan applications. These include a minimum of 2 % of the vehicular travelled area, shall be designated for snow storage, with proper signage and shown on the drawings. During construction, proper mud mats shall be installed and shown on the plans, and a sweeper and flusher shall be on site. Failure to keep streets clean will result in a contractor being hired and the applicant will be billed costs plus 35% overhead. 8.5 The Emergency and Fire Services Department had no objections to the application, they require 'no parking' signs for fire routes — on both sides, and recommend private fire hydrants, which are to be painted red. This will be included as part of the site plan approval. REPORT NO.: PSD- 024 -12 9. STAFF COMMENTS PAGE 5 9.1 The northerly property is part of a very large plan of subdivision — 18T- 87087, which is basically built with the exception of the subject property. No portion of the southerly property, subdivision 18T -89021 advanced beyond draft approval. 9.2 The proposed amendments to the two draft approved plans of subdivision eliminate a proposed public street which was draft approved in the early 90's with 6.0 metre wide townhouses on both sides of the street. This form of development, with townhouses across the street from townhouses, is typically not permitted today, due to on- street parking concerns. The proposed development eliminates that issue as well as the rear yards and noise fences occupying the majority of the frontage of the two Type 'C' arterial streets. 9.3 The revisions to conditions of draft approval for both plans of Subdivision 18T -89021 and 18T -87087 create a single block in each of the proposed plans of subdivision. Both amending plans of subdivision associated with the above revisions feature an empty block of land with the actual layout to be determined through site plan approval. However, this is a first step in the overall planning approval for the proposed 120 townhouse units. Staff will continue to review and process a site plan application which lays out the internal private roads, amenity areas and dwelling units. Once the site plan application is approved a report dealing with the condominium approval will be prepared for Council's approval. The condominium application is for the common elements component of the application only, which is the internal road and shared amenity space. The next and final Planning Act application will be for exemption to Part Lot Control to allow the creation of "parcels tied to land" (POTL). A POTL allows the creation of a deed for the parcel and dwelling that can be transferred. 9.4 Through the site plan review process detail drawings dealing with grading and drainage are being reviewed by both CLOC staff and Engineering Services staff. Through this review they will ensure that future grading of the site will not cause issues for the future residents or existing neighbouring residents. 9.5 The subject lands are designated urban residential and have been subject to draft approved plans for over 20 years. The lands are not identified as having any significant natural heritage features and were never intended to remain a green space for the community. Urban green spaces are an important component of the development of a community and the municipality provides those spaces through a combination of natural spaces such as valleys, woodlots and stormwater management ponds; and active areas such as parks, parkettes and squares. 9.6 The applicant has submitted a tree preservation plan which recommends a few trees on the perimeter to be preserved while the majority of the site can be cleared for development. A noise study has been submitted in support of the application and identified future private amenity areas that require noise fences to mitigate noise levels for parcels abutting Longworth, as well as lots requiring warning clauses. Engineering Services determined that, generally, traffic is distributed in two controlled locations to Type "C" arterial roads, and that a traffic study was not required. REPORT NO.: PSD- 024 -12 PAGE 6 9.7 As noted the proposal will be condominium tenure, however staff cannot control the price point at which the units will be offered on the market. However, architectural review of the building elevations will ensure that the development is compatible with the residences in the surrounding neighbourhood. 10. CONCURRENCE 10.1 This report has been reviewed by the Director of Engineering Services who concurs with the recommendations. 11. CONCLUSION 11.1 The proposal has been reviewed in consideration of the comments received from area residents and the circulated agencies, and in consideration of Provincial Policy, the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By -law 84 -63. Based on the comments provided in this report, staff respectfully recommends: that the revised Plans of Subdivision, as shown in Attachments 2 and 3, be supported for Draft Approval subject to the revised Conditions of Draft Approval contained in Attachments 4 and 5 for Subdivisions 18T- 89021 and 18T- 87087. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities -of the Strategic Plan: X Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Bob Russell, Planner II Attachments: Attachment 1 - Key Map Attachment 2 - Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -89021 Attachment 3 - Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T -87087 Attachment 4 - Revised Conditions of Draft Approval for 18T -89021 Attachment 5 - Revised Conditions of Draft Approval for 18T -87087 W. REPORT NO.: PSD- 024 -12 Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: Bruce and Heather Beveridge Stephen and Michelle Wood Jennifer Huisman (Henderson) Glenn Genge Bruce Thompson Nancy Barnes PAGE 7 F- UJ W ry C/) (D 0 (D C/) NP 'A 0A M . , 1 8T- 87087' 4 J7— 0 "T r-T F X e i��, ,�: ,, „i i, 1 8T'8902 0 —7 Sr 7 1�7 it I -T- !I t -A� I a Property Location Map (Bowmanville) L, /V Subject Site I [M Lands Subject To Plan CC 2011-0002 DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM REVISIONS TO DRAFT APPROVED PLANS OF SUBDIVISION 18T-87087 & 18T-89021 Owner: Halloway Developments Ltd. and H&H Properties Inc. 0 > N) (D 9 O I I 11 I I 1.( I _ L _ ` 1o� —Y 1 y�---- - - - - -� I Y I •, D BOULEVARD 'ol i I I I I 1 i ,9 KEY 'ROPOSED USE LOT /BLK ) d OF # OF AREA MEDIUM D[NSM CGrtu�lanHxip6u •an , , , ,o� fOTA S 2 64 1.631 r NaRm- PROrosm RrsloDmlL S.. ...... 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I ^e^ FEBRUARY 79 1 -oa I !1 / 6 I WE FEBRL!dRY 78.7996 9 02 / i j .--- ipo- - -__ —; REVISION TO PART OF e 1 - 4' ---- -' - - -- DRAF LAN OF SUBDIVISION IBT -87087 t9- - - - - -J BLOCK 54 - I REGISTERED TT OF LIP 1 2N CONCESSION I 4 AND PART OF LOT 5 HAMBL LAN OF I - - - - - _ _ _ PART OF LOT 12. CONCESSION 2, 1 �- �.ar, =�-• \ 1 I I ' I 1 MUNICIPALITY OF CLAR K Now IN THE I 17 L - - - -- I INGTON — � / I \ \ 1 I i I Ii I I I I I I _ REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM Q I# PLAM 40AR 17641 -T. \ 1 1 I I ICI I I I I I ', C. CS. Blddl B>,AUOeleiee LI it tl ��'•77 I I I ` \\ - _ �\ I I I ; I I I _,_ - J- _ _ _ - •- -'- , P wlUnp •nO m <n e a Piannm N MFADOKNAEW BOULEVARD eeS: o Kwi c:p.�: " -: �e SCALE: «11:600T 111017 O DRAWN BY: B.B. > OEfi1CN BT: i.H.V. DP -2 -0Y CN[CKW BY: W.p,C. 0) PUJ< DATC to /et/nn 03 N N C: Attachment 4 To Report PSD- 024 -12 REVISED CONDITIONS OF DRAFT APPROVAL FILE NO.: 18T -89021 DATE: MAY 7, 2012 1. The conditions of draft approval for 18T- 89021, issued on October 10, 1990, be rescinded and replaced with the following conditions. PLAN IDENTIFICATION 2. The Owner shall have the final plan prepared on the basis of the approved amended draft plan of subdivision 18T- 89021, prepared by D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. identified as job number 111019, and drawing number DP -1, dated November 18, 2011, which illustrates Block 1 — to be developed with a maximum density of 40 units per hectare; and Block 2 — a Scugog Street road widening. REQUIREMENTS TO BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT 3. The Owner shall obtain municipal approval for the removal of the holding (H) symbol for the land uses proposed on the approved draft plan in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. 4. The Owner shall submit a detailed tree preservation plan to the satisfaction of the Municipality of Clarington. No trees shall be removed until such time as this plan has been approved except as authorized by the Municipality. Any trees to be removed, if removed by burning, shall require a permit in accordance with Open Air Burning By -law 2001 -113. 5. Prior to entering into a subdivision agreement, the Regional Municipality of Durham shall be satisfied that adequate water pollution control plant and water supply plant capacities are available to the proposed subdivision. REQUIREMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT 6. The Owner shall enter into a Subdivision Agreement with the Municipality and agree to abide by all terms and conditions of the Municipality's standard subdivision agreement, including, but not limited to, the engineering and construction of all internal and external works and services related to the development of the block within this plan of subdivision, and the requirements that follow. The Owner shall satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, of the Municipality of Clarington. This shall include, among other matters, the execution of a subdivision agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington concerning the provision and installation of roads, services, drainage, other local services and all internal and external works and services related to this proposal. 8 -11 7. All land dedications including a varied width road widening across the entire frontage of Scugog Street, sight triangles, easements, and reserves, as required by the Municipality of Clarington for this development must be granted to the Municipality of Clarington free and clear of all encumbrances and in a form satisfactory to the Municipality's Solicitor. 8. The Owner supply on disk, in a CAD format acceptable to the Municipality a copy of the proposed Plan of Subdivision as Draft Approved and each 40M Plan proposed for registration. 9. The Owner shall agree to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Municipality and further agrees that no development shall take place on the subject lands until such Site Plan Agreement has been executed and conditions therein satisfied which may include but not be limited to, the engineering and construction of all internal and external works and services related to the site plan component of this proposal and the following requirements: a. The Owner shall grant such easements as may be required for utilities, drainage and servicing purposes to the appropriate authorities; b. The Owner shall, at their expense, remove the walkway identified as Block 60 in Registered Plan of Subdivision 40M -1764. The removal includes the walkways, hard surface, fencing and bollards, as well as costs associated with disposing of the land; c. The Owner is responsible for any costs necessary to facilitate the construction of entrances from the subject property to Scugog Street and Longworth Avenue. The cost of providing connecting accesses may include, but is not limited to, utility relocation, entrance paving, curb cuts, and restoration, d. That prior to the issuance of building permits, access routes to the subdivision must be provided to meet Subsection 3.2.5.2(6) of the Ontario Building Code and, that all watermains and hydrants are fully serviced and the Owner agrees that during construction, fire access routes be maintained according to Subsection 2.5.1.2 of the Ontario Fire Code, storage of combustible waste be maintained as per Subsection 2.4.1.1 and open burning as per Subsection 2.6.3.4 of the Ontario Fire Code; e. The Owner must provide street trees on Scugog Street that form a portion of the connecting boulevard. All planted trees must conform to Municipal standards; f. The Owner shall be responsible for constructing, at 100% his cost, a wood privacy fence, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services along 8 -12 those portions of the eastern and southern boundaries of the subject lands, currently unfenced; g. The Owner shall assume all costs for provision, installation and location of community mailboxes to service this development, in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Engineering Services; h. The Owner shall include a disclosure in all purchase and sale agreements advising home buyers of Municipal parking regulations, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services; i.. The Owner shall comply with the Municipality's architectural design guidelines for all dwellings proposed on the subject lands; The lands are subject to two front - ending agreements. The Owner will be required to make the appropriate payments to the front - ending developers; k. The Owner shall pay to the Municipality, the development charge in accordance to the Development Charge By -law as amended from time to time; The Owner must meet all the requirements of the Engineering Services Department, financial and otherwise; m. The Owner shall provide, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, cash payment in lieu of parkland conveyance for all of the required dedication. The payment shall be in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act; n. The Owner shall provide the Municipality, at the time of execution of the subdivision agreement unconditional and irrevocable, Letters of Credit acceptable to the Municipality's Treasurer, with respect to Performance Guarantee, Maintenance Guarantee, Occupancy Deposit and other guarantees or deposit as may be required by the Municipality; o. The Owner must provide a Road Damage Deposit of $1,000.00 for the Proposal. The Deposit will be refundable when all construction has been completed and all. road restoration has been completed. Any final decision to release the Road Damage Deposit to the Owner shall be made solely at the discretion of the Director of Engineering Services; p. The Owner shall provide for the extension of such sanitary sewer and water supply facilities which are external to the limits of this plan that are required to service this plan. In addition, the Owner shall provide for the extension of sanitary sewer and water supply facilities within the limits of the plan which are required to service other developments external to this subdivision. Such 8 -13 sanitary sewer and water supply facilities are to be designed and constructed according to the standards and requirements of the Regional Municipality of Durham.. All arrangements, financial and otherwise, for said extensions are to be made to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Durham, and are to be completed prior to final approval of this plan; q. Prior to final approval, the Regional Municipality of Durham shall be satisfied that wells on the property, if any, have been decommissioned in accordance with applicable Ministry of Environment standards; r. The Owner shall satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, of the Regional Municipality of Durham. This shall include, among other matters, the execution of a subdivision agreement between the Owner and the Region concerning the provision and installation of sanitary sewers, water supply, roads and other regional services; s. The Owner shall grant to the Regional Municipality of Durham, any easements required for provision of Regional services for this development and these easements shall be in location and of such widths as determined by the Regional Municipality of Durham; t. The Owner shall grant such easements as may be required for utilities, drainage and servicing purposes to the appropriate authorities; u. The Owner shall cause all utilities, including hydro, telephone, Cable TV, etc., to be buried underground; v. The Owner agrees to coordinate the preparation of an overall utility distribution plan to the satisfaction of all effected authorities; w. Prior to any on -site grading or construction or final approval of the plan, the Owner shall submit to and obtain approval from the Municipality of Clarington, and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for plans and reports describing the following: a) the intended means of conveying stormwater flow from the site, including use of stormwater techniques which are appropriate and in accordance with provincial guidelines and the Northwest Bowmanville Master Drainage Study and approved addendums; b) the anticipated impact of the development on water quality, as it relates to fish and wildlife habitat once adequate protective measures have been undertaken; and c) the means whereby erosion and sedimentation and their effects will be minimized on the site during and after construction, in accordance with 8 -14 provincial guidelines. The report must outline all actions to be taken to prevent an increase in the concentration of solids in any water body as a result of on -site or other related works, to comply with the Canada Fisheries Act. x. The Owner shall satisfy all financial requirements of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. This shall include Application Processing Fees and Technical Review Fees as per the approved Authority Fee Schedule; y. The Owner agrees to carry out the works referred to in Conditions 'w' and 'x' to the satisfaction of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority; z. The Owner agrees to maintain all stormwater, erosion and sediment control structures and measures operating and in good repair during the construction period, in a manner satisfactory to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority; aa. The Owner agrees to advise the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority 48 hours prior to the commencement of grading or initiation of any on -site works. bb. The Owner shall agree in the Municipality of Clarington Subdivision Agreement to implement the recommendations of the study, entitled "Noise Impact Study, Proposed Plan of Condominium, South -east Corner of Longworth Avenue and Scugog Street ", prepared by D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd., dated November 16, 2011, which specifies noise attenuation measures for the development. The noise attenuation measures shall be included in the subdivision agreement and must also contain a full and complete reference to the noise report (i.e. author, title, date and any revisions /addenda) and shall include any required warning clauses identified in the study; cc. The Owner is to demonstrate to the Clarington Building Division that prior to the issuance of a building permit, for the dwellings requiring noise attenuation measures, the recommendations of the Noise Study noted in Condition "bb ", will be implemented. dd. The Owner's Consultant shall certify prior to occupancy that the dwellings have been constructed in accordance with the recommendations of the Noise Study noted in Condition "bb ". ee. The subdivision agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington shall contain, among other matters, the following provisions: a) The Owner agrees to fulfill the requirements of the Master Drainage Study as they apply to this site to the satisfaction of the Director of 8 -15 Clarington Engineering Services and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. b) The Owner agrees to strictly adhere to the site servicing plan as submitted by D.G. Biddle & Associates, titled "Site Servicing Plan (SS -1)" in support of Draft Plan of Condominium C -C- 2011 -0002 and Site Plan Approval SPA 2011 -0035. c) The Owner agrees to include provisions whereby all offers of purchase and sale shall include information that satisfies Subsection 59(4) of the Development Charges Act, 1997. d) The Owner includes a disclosure in all purchase and sale agreements advising home buyers of municipal parking regulations, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services. e) The Owner agrees to place the following in all agreements of purchase and sale between the Developer and all prospective home buyers: i) "Due to the proximity of this plan to Scugog Street and Longworth Avenue, purchasers should be aware that traffic noise may interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants "; ii) "Despite the noise control features implemented within the development and /or within the individual dwelling units, noise levels from the adjacent municipal streets may occasionally interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants "; iii) "Purchasers and tenants notified that there are existing farming operations nearby and that they will not object, complain or seek legal action against such nuisances as noise and odour resulting from normal farming practices "; 10. Prior to final approval of this plan for registration, the Director of Planning Services for the Municipality of Clarington shall be advised in writing by: a) Regional Municipality of Durham, how Conditions 5, has been satisfied. NOTES TO DRAFT APPROVAL 1. If final approval is not given to this plan within four years of the draft approval date, and no extensions have been granted, draft approval shall lapse and the file shall be CLOSED. Extensions may be granted provided valid reason is given and is submitted to the Director of Planning Services for the Municipality of Clarington well in advance of the lapsing date. AM 2. As the Owner of the proposed subdivision, it is your responsibility to satisfy all conditions of draft approval in an expeditious manner. The conditions of draft approval will be reviewed periodically and may be amended at any time prior to final approval. The Planning Act provides that draft approval, may be withdrawn at any time prior to final approval. 3. All plans of subdivision must be registered in the Land Titles system within the Regional Municipality of Durham. 4. Where agencies' requirements are required to be included in the local municipal subdivision agreement, a copy of the agreement should be sent to the agencies in order to facilitate their clearance of conditions for final approval of this plan. The addresses and telephone numbers of these agencies are: a) Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department, 605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 (905 -668- 7721), and 8 -17 Attachment 5 To Report PSD- 024 -12 LIST OF CONDITIONS TO BE ADDED TO, OR MODIFY, EXISTING DRAFT APPROVAL CONDITIONS FOR PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T -87087 DATE: MAY 7, 2012 The Owner shall have the final plan prepared on the basis of approved amended draft plan of subdivision 18T- 87087, prepared by Tunney Planning, identified as project number TUN 184 -3, revised as G.M. Sernas and Associates, identified as drawing number 94010, dated December 1989, which was draft approved February 23, 1990, and amended on July 10, 1990, April 19, 1996 and July 10, 2000, and is hereby further amended by deleting Street "Y" together with Blocks 298, 299 and 300 and replacing with Block 1 which shall have a maximum density of 40 units per hectare, and various blocks for reserves. REQUIREMENTS TO BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT 2. That prior to final approval, the Owner shall submit to the Municipality of Clarington for review and approval, a Tree Preservation Plan prepared by a qualified consultant. No trees shall be removed until such time as this plan has been approved except as authorized by the Municipality. Any trees to be removed, if removed by burning, shall require a permit in accordance with Open Air Burning By -law 2001 -113. 3. That the land uses shown on the approved draft plan shall be placed in the appropriate zoning categories in a Zoning By -law passed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington in accordance with the Planning Act, 1983, as amended. The Owner shall obtain municipal approval for the removal of the holding (H) symbol for the land uses proposed on the approved draft plan in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, as amended. 4. Prior to entering into a subdivision agreement, the Regional Municipality of Durham shall be satisfied that adequate water pollution control plant and water supply plant capacities are available to the proposed subdivision. REQUIREMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT 5. The Owner supply on disk, in a CAD format acceptable to the Municipality a copy of the proposed Plan of Subdivision as Draft Approved and each 40M Plan proposed for registration. 6. The Owner must provide street trees on Scugog Street that form a portion of the connecting boulevard. All planted trees must conform to Municipal standards. 7. The Owner shall agree to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Municipality and further agrees that no development shall take place on the subject lands until such Site Plan Agreement has been executed and conditions therein satisfied .1 which may include but not be limited to, the engineering and construction of all internal and external works and services related to the site plan component of this proposal and the following requirements: a. The Owner shall comply with the Municipality's architectural design guidelines for any site plan application on the subject lands. b. The Owner agrees to coordinate the preparation of an overall utility distribution plan to the satisfaction of all effected authorities. c. The Owner must provide a Road Damage Deposit of $1,000.00 for the Proposal. The Deposit will be refundable when all construction has been completed and all road restoration has been completed. Any final decision to release the Road Damage Deposit to the Owner shall be made solely at the discretion of the Director of Engineering Services. d. The lands are subject to two front - ending agreements. The Owner will be required to make the appropriate payments to the front - ending developers. e. The Owner shall be responsible for constructing, at 100% his cost, a wood privacy fence, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning Services along those portions of the eastern boundary of the subject lands, currently unfenced. f. The Owner shall grant to the Regional Municipality of Durham, any easements required for provision of Regional services for this development and these easements shall be in location and of such widths as determined by the Region of Durham. g. Prior to any on -site grading or construction or final approval of the plan, the Owner shall submit to and obtain approval from the Municipality of Clarington, and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for plans and reports describing the following: a) the intended means of conveying stormwater flow from the site, including use of stormwater techniques which are appropriate and in accordance with provincial guidelines and the Northwest Bowmanville Master Drainage Study and approved addendums; b) the anticipated impact of the development on water quality, as it relates to fish and wildlife habitat once adequate protective measures have been undertaken; and c) the means whereby erosion and sedimentation and their effects will be minimized on the site during and after construction, in am accordance with provincial guidelines. The report must outline all actions to be taken to prevent an increase in the concentration of solids in any water body as a result of on -site or other related works, to comply with the Canada Fisheries Act. h. The Owner shall satisfy all financial requirements of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. This shall include Application Processing Fees and Technical Review Fees as per the approved Authority Fee Schedule. The Owner agrees to carry out the works referred to in Conditions "g." and "h." to the satisfaction of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. The Owner agrees to maintain all stormwater, erosion and sediment control structures and measures operating and in good repair during the construction period, in a manner satisfactory to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. k. The Owner agrees to advise the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority 48 hours prior to the commencement of grading or initiation of any on -site works. I. The Owner shall agree in the Municipality of Clarington subdivision agreement to implement the recommendation of the study entitled "Noise Impact Study, Proposed Plan of Condominium, South -east Corner of Longworth Avenue and Scugog Street ", prepared by D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd., dated November 16, 2011, which specifies noise attenuation measures for the development. The noise attenuation measures shall be included in the subdivision agreement and must also contain a full and complete reference to the noise report (i.e. author, title, date and any revisions /addenda) and shall include any required warning clauses identified in the study. m. The Owner is to demonstrate to the Clarington Building Division that prior to the issuance of a building permit, for the dwellings requiring noise attenuation measures, the recommendations of the Noise Study noted in Condition "I. ", will be implemented. n. The Owner's Consultant shall certify prior to occupancy that the dwellings have been constructed in accordance with the recommendations of the Noise Study noted in Condition "I.",. o. The subdivision agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington shall contain, among other matters, the following provisions: 8 -20 a) The Owner agrees to fulfill the requirements of the Master Drainage Study as they apply to this site to the satisfaction of the Director of Clarington Engineering Services and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. b) The Owner agrees to place the following in all purchase and sale agreements between the Developer and all prospective home buyers: i) "Due to the proximity of this plan to Scugog Street and Longworth Avenue, purchasers should be aware that traffic noise may interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants "; ii) "Despite the noise control features implemented within the development and /or within the individual dwelling units, noise levels from the adjacent municipal streets may occasionally interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants "; iii) "Purchasers and tenants notified that there are existing farming operations nearby and that they will not object, complain or seek legal action against such nuisances as noise and odour resulting from normal farming practices "; c) The Owner agrees to strictly adhere to the site servicing plan as submitted by D.G. Biddle & Associates, titled "Site Servicing Plan (SS -1)" in support of Draft Plan of Condominium C -C -2011 -0002 and Site Plan Approval SPA 2011 -0035. NOTES TO DRAFT APPROVAL 1. If final approval is not given to this plan within four years of the draft approval date, and no extensions have been granted, draft approval shall lapse and the file shall be CLOSED. Extensions may be granted provided valid reason is given and is submitted to the Director of Planning Services for the Municipality of Clarington well in advance of the lapsing date. 2. As the Owner of the proposed subdivision, it is your responsibility to satisfy all conditions of draft approval in an expeditious manner. The conditions of draft approval will be reviewed periodically and may be 8 -21 amended at any time prior to final approval. The Planning Act provides that draft approval, may be withdrawn at any time prior to final approval. 3. All plans of subdivision must be registered in the Land Titles system within the Regional Municipality of Durham. 4. Where agencies' requirements are required to be included in the local municipal subdivision agreement, a copy of the agreement should be sent to the agencies in order to facilitate their clearance of conditions for final approval of this plan. The addresses and telephone numbers of these agencies are: a) Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department, 605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, ON UN 6A3 (905- 668- 7721), and b) Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, 100 Whiting Avenue, Oshawa, ON 1-11-1 3T3 (905- 579 - 0411). 8 -22 Clarington REPORT PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution M By -law #: N/A Report #: PSD- 025 -12 File #: PLN 38.7 Subject: OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Release of Growth Management Discussion Paper RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: THAT Report PSD- 025 -12 be received for information. Submitted by: jo�� 15aMJ. Crome, MCIP, RPP Director, Planning Services LB /COS /df 26 April 2012 Reviewed bo �- Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 EMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 8 -23 REPORT NO.: PSD- 025 -12 PURPOSE PAGE 2 1.1 The purpose of this report is to announce the release of the Growth Management Discussion Paper, prepared by Dillon Consulting and Staff of the Planning Services Department. It is also to provide an overview of the associated public consultation schedule for growth management. 1.2 Through Council C- 117 -12 staff must endeavour to complete the Growth Management Phase of the OP Review expeditiously, incorporating infrastructure and financing implications for future growth and any implications resulting from the Regional Growth conformity exercise (ROPA 128) currently before the Ontario Municipal Board. 2. GROWTH MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION PAPER 2.1 The Discussion Paper explores how and where Clarington should continue to grow. It examines historical growth patterns, current development plans, infill and intensification opportunities and infrastructure opportunities and constraints. The paper also examines the implications of the Growth Plan and ROPA 128. This information has led to the creation of three development scenarios. The development scenarios define how and where Clarington's urban development should occur. Scenario 1: Current Trend. This Scenario reflects the continuation of historic patterns of growth with respect to location, density and mix of uses. Scenario 2: Growing Durham. This Scenario is the Consultants interpretation of Growing Durham for Clarington. Scenario 3: Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character. This Scenario builds on the Growing Durham Scenario by taking into consideration the local character of each of the urban settlement areas. 2.2 The Discussion Paper also evaluates these Scenarios based on a number of principles including creating complete, healthy, and sustainable communities; protection of the natural heritage system and agricultural lands; transit support and infrastructure efficiency; and maintenance of community identity and character. 2.3 The Growth Management Discussion Paper concludes with preliminary policy directions to bring the Clarington Official Plan into conformity with the Growth Plan and the Region of Durham Official Plan. These include directing residential growth to intensification areas (Town Centres and Regional Corridors) and providing opportunities for mixed use, transit oriented development. The creation of a phasing strategy for greenfield development is also explored. Please see the Executive Summary (Attachment 1). 3. PUBLIC CONSULTATION 3.1 The policy implications from both the Intensification and Growth Management Discussion Papers will be the topic of Public Open Houses in June. 8 -24 REPORT NO.: PSD- 025 -12 June 6, 2012 at G.B. Rickard Recreation Complex. June 7, 2012 at Courtice Community Complex. June 13, 2012 at Newcastle Recreation Complex. PAGE 3 3.2 Notice of the availability of the Growth Management Discussion Paper, and the Open Houses will be sent to all Official plan review interested parties. The public is encouraged to provide comments. 3.3 The Discussion Paper and all associated information will also be made available on the Official Plan Review website http : / /www.clarington.net /ourplan/ and as always, the Growth Management Discussion Paper, will be available to the public in all branches of the Clarington Library. 4. CONCURRENCE - Not Applicable S. CONCLUSION 5.1 The Growth Management Discussion Paper identifies a strategy for implementing the Provincial Growth Plan and Amendment 128 to the Durham Region Official Plan. Public input will be sought over the next few months and subsequently a draft amendment will be prepared. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: X Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington X Promoting green initiatives X Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Carlos Salazar Attachments: Attachment 1 — Executive Summary Growth Management Discussion Paper 8 -25 Attachment 1 To Report PSD- 025 -12 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION PAPER Introduction Planning for growth can be a challenging exercise. Typically, municipalities planning for long term growth are required to consider a number of questions: Where should we grow? How should we grow? What infrastructure investments are required to accommodate growth? How will we pay for growth? What are the human health and environmental impacts associated with growth? A Growth Management Study (GMS) is an integrated planning process that provides an opportunity to address some of these key questions. A Growth Management Study examines the implications of alternative land use decisions to better understand how and where municipalities should grow over time. The outcome of this exercise-is a series of policy recommendations, which collectively can be referred to as a Growth Strategy. Clarington is expected to experience strong population growth; between 2006 and 2031 Clarington will need to accommodate an additional 59,440 persons, 25,220 housing units and 17,520 jobs. This expected growth is a great opportunity to build a more sustainable and healthy community, integrating not only the Provincial mandates, but also the residents' and business vision for growth. The Municipality's GMS examines how, when and where growth should occur by testing and distributing the Region of Durham's population and employment forecasts to the local urban communities. The outcome of the GMS Will have significant fiscal implications for the Municipality and influence the provision of services and local infrastructure. The GMS will be the basis for updating Clarington's Official Plan to conform to the Provincial Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Places to Grow) and the Amendment No. 128 to the Region of Durham Official Plan (ROPA 128). Legislative Context This GMS fits within the legislative context of the Province's Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and within ROPA 128, which was developed to conform to the provincial plan. Places to Grow vision is one of compact settlement and development patterns that are capable of providing diverse opportunities to work, live and participate in community life; provincial policy directs the municipalities to address intensification, in -fill and brownfield development as a starting point for the long -term land supply analysis. Growth Management Discussion Paper— March 2012 0 Growth is also constrained by the Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine that clearly identify areas which are not suitable for urban growth and form an important foundation for the Municipality's structure. In addition to these provincial designated areas, Clarington's Official Plan designates an Open Space System and development within the Open Space System is generally discouraged. Agricultural areas also represent an important component of the municipal structure and are a key component of the Municipality's economy. The Province has set an aggressive agenda for growth in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) to focus growth on settlements areas and create compact, complete communities that make efficient use of infrastructure and protects natural systems and agriculture. The Clarington GMS must reflect Provincial direction. ROPA 128 The Region has taken the first steps in implementing the Province's agenda by completing a Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA 128) that defines how much growth is allocated to Clarington, the shape of growth in terms of numbers and types of housing and number of jobs as well as specific targets for intensification of use in delineated centres, corridors and waterfront places. ROPA 128 allocates a total population target of 140,340 people, 52,120 households and 38,420 jobs to Clarington by 2031. The Clarington GMS must reflect the Region's policy directions. On June 3, 2009 the Regional Council adopted ROPA 128. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a Province's Decision on ROPA 128 on October 27, 2010. The Ministry subsequently received 29 appeals to the decision, including an appeal from the Region, many of them appealing the amendment in its entirety. Consequently, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) is now the approval authority for ROPA 128. Background Moving forward to a new pattern of growth means understanding past and future trends and having a vision for the future that builds on the past — reinforcing the desirable characteristics and encouraging change to meet new objectives. The following are the key conclusions about the shape of growth and drivers for growth in Clarington: • Over the short term, all of the treatment facilities servicing the urban communities in Clarington have some capacity to support additional growth. However, servicing improvements are needed to meet projected long term goal as there appears to be insufficient resource capacity to support intensification along the major corridors, Growth Management Discussion Paper —March 2012 -0 8-27 regional centres and to support Greenfield development in both residential and employment areas. • Sustainable transportation improvements are needed. Currently, the transportation system in Clarington is primarily oriented towards vehicular traffic travelling on public roadways with a heavy focus on the use of private automobiles to support personal mobility and the use of trucks to support goods movement. Transit is limited in Clarington though two new GO stations are proposed in Courtice and Bowmanville. Without significant improvements, the opportunity for sustainable transportation is limited in the short term to allow residents to take transit, bike or walk to work and to other daily activities. • There are a number of planned infrastructure improvements which have the potential to drive future growth opportunities in Clarington, including 407 extension, 401 -407 link, GO service and treatment plant expansions._ • Over 80% of Clarington is made up of significant natural heritage systems and agriculture that is not suitable for development. The natural heritage system makes up the spine and underlying structure for any future growth. • Clarington has experienced rapid growth in the last decade (particularly in Bowmanville) and this is expected to continue. The population has slightly aged particularly in Newcastle and the rural areas while household size is shrinking and will continue to shrink. These trends in aging of the population will continue. Clarington needs to continue to accommodate rapid growth and a slightly aging population primarily in urban areas. On the other hand, the rural areas /hamlets have experienced limited growth and this is expected to continue into the future. • Low density residential sub - divisions on the outskirts of the three urban centres have been the predominant housing type and will continue unless an active strategy for change is implemented. Under this new strategy — most of the new housing growth will occur in the urban communities of Bowmanville, Courtice.and Newcastle. Currently the new neighbourhoods are predominantly car-oriented,- mainly single use residential dwellings with few amenities or nearby employment uses. Single family housing is relatively affordable in Clarington which enhances the popularity of this housing type. • There is more than an 8 year committed supply of largely low density residential land representing about 38% of the currently approved growth area. Clarington has more Growth Management Discussion Paper— March 2012 0 RM than 7,400 residential units in the committed development inventory; more than 67% of the units are located on greenfield lands and 32% are located within the built -up boundary (and thus are considered intensification). Despite any desire for change, development patterns are largely pre - determined for the next decade because of the large inventory of approved low density sub - divisions. • A significant number of residents go outside the municipality to work. The existing business parks are underutilized and in most cases (except Courtice) separated from the residential areas making it difficult to encourage transit /bike /pedestrian travel to work. There are some key economic opportunities to build on in Clarington including the Clarington Energy Park, the proposed Technology Park and Darlington Nuclear Station Upgrade and Refurbishment. • The preferred approach is to concentrate commercial uses in existing urban areas. 200,000 m2 of new commercial floor space will be warranted by 2031. As much as 41.5 Ha of additionally designated commercial land will be needed to accommodate this commercial growth. Growth Scenarios In an effort to answer the questions regarding Clarington's future growth, the GMS presents three alternative Growth Scenarios. The purpose of the Scenarios is to illustrate the potential implications of growth. The three Growth Scenarios are as follows: Scenario 1: Current Trend Scenario The Current Trend Scenario reflects the continuation of historic patterns of growth with respect to location, density and mix. of uses. The purpose is to provide a base line for benchmarking the metrics of the other two Scenarios, allowing for a comparison between past trends and future alternatives. This Scenario assumes a 16% municipality -wide intensification rate with development spread across a number of vacant sites throughout the three main urban areas. From a greenfield perspective, the Current Trend Scenario assumes the historic mix and densities will continue on uncommitted greenfield lands. Scenario 2: Growing Durham Scenario 2 presents our interpretation of the Region's growth management strategy, Growing Durham for Clarington. The Scenario includes the foundation elements of Growing Durham, including the density and intensification targets. This Scenario attempts to align the location of growth with the Regional urban structure,_ as this Scenario focuses intensification along key Corridors and the Town and Village Centres, and to a lesser extent, the Waterfront Places. Growth Management Discussion Paper— March 2012 0 Scenario 3: Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character Scenario 3 builds on Scenario 2 by taking into consideration the local character and nuances that make each of the three urban settlement areas unique. The Scenario 3 assumes that the urban structure provided in Growing Durham is a logical starting point for developing an intensification strategy for Clarington. The Centres and Corridors offer the best potential for transforming neighbourhoods within Clarington into more vibrant, mixed use, pedestrian - oriented and transit supportive areas. Evaluation of Scenarios — Key Findings The purpose of the evaluation process is to examine a variety of implications and impacts associated with the Growth Scenarios presented in Section 6. The evaluation framework is divided into eight principles, which reflect the Vision discussed in Section 1 and highlight issues of importance from the Provincial legislative context (i.e. Places to Grow, PPS), Regional Growth Plan (Growing Durham), Official Plan principles for growth, stakeholder input and the Corporate Strategic Plan: • Create complete, healthy.and sustainable communities; • Protect provincial and local natural heritage system including agriculture; • Attain balanced growth, where residential growth will complement employment growth; • Support transit and use infrastructure efficiently; • Direct growth to corridors and mixed use centres; • Direct most growth. to urban areas; • Maintain Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre; and, • Maintain each community's individual identity through choice appropriate housing and employment forms. A brief summary of the key findings from the evaluation of the growth scenarios is provided below: • The Current Trend Scenario does not meet Provincial and Regional policy. Scenario 1, Current Trends demonstrates that a continuation of current growth patterns could result in a pattern which is inconsistent with Provincial and Regional policies. It is also worth noting that the pattern would not achieve a number of the planning objectives contained within Clarington's current Official Plan. • Growing Durham provides a framework for managing growth. Scenario 2, Growing Durham demonstrates that there are a number of positive benefits associated with Growing Durham's vision for growth in Clarington, including a more efficient use of land and infrastructure (compared to Scenario 1). Scenario 2 provides a desirable framework for planning Clarington's future urban development. The proposed structure of Growth Management Discussion Paper= March 2012 0 1 Centres, Corridors and greenfield areas provides the strategic basis for planning and allocating future growth in Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle. • Some aspects of Growing Durham are not suitable for Clarington. Some of the technical planning assumptions which underpin Scenario 2 are unrealistic and could compromise Clarington's growth potential. The density assumptions for greenfield land are uncharacteristically high for Clarington. Using the non - statutory technical .assumptions from Growing Durham could potentially result in overestimating the amount of development potential in Clarington. The density assumptions for some of the intensification areas in Scenario 2 are equally unrealistic and do not conform with the local character. For example, as noted in the Intensification Discussion Paper, there is limited potential for intensification . and infilling in Downtown Newcastle, and densities of 75 upgh in this area would be inconsistent with the community character. • Scenario 3 reconciles the main issues associated with Scenario 1 and 2. Scenario 3 uses the Growing Durham urban structure as the foundation for allocating growth and assumes more realistic 'densities on Clarington's greenfield lands. Scenario 3 also focuses the magnitude of intensification in the strategic. places which are physically capable of absorbing future development — Courtice Main Street, Courtice Town. Centre and the Bowmanville West Town Centre — and provides a more sensible approach to the historic areas of Newcastle Village Centre and Bowmanville East Town Centre. Proposed Policy Directions The following policy directions should be considered preliminary and are subject to the public engagement and consultation exercise to be undertaken in the next phase of this study. Generally, it is intended that these policy directions would provide the framework for an Official Plan Amendment which would update the Municipality's Official Plan, bringing it into conformity with Provincial and Regional legislation -and also aligning the OP with local aspirations for growth. Clarington's Growth Management Strategy Clarington's urban growth management strategy is to direct residential growth to strategic intensification areas and greenfield areas. Intensification areas are intended to provide opportunities for compact, transit supportive, mixed use development. The main intensification includes Clarington's Centres, Corridors and Waterfront Places. The greenfield areas will provide opportunities for walkable, transit supportive residential development. Additionally, some locations within the greenfield areas, such as portions of the Corridors which are undeveloped, should also be developed as mixed use areas. Growth Management Discussion Paper— March 2012 0 8 -31 2031 Growth Forecasts • Population. Clarington's population forecasts are presented in the table below: Clarington Population by Community 2006 31,600 23,200 8,900 17,200 80,900 2011 36,700 24,500 11,100 17,500 89,700 2016 42,900 26,700 13,600 17,600 100,800 2021 50,400 29,300 16,500 17,800 114,100 2026 58,300 32,200 19,100 18,000 127,600 2031 66,400 35,000 20,900 18,100 140,300 Growth 34,700 11,800 12,000 900 59,400 2006 -2031 110% 51% 134% 5% 74% Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. 2010.. Note: Population includes net under - coverage. • Employment. Clarington's emolovment forecasts are presented in the followineg tahle: Employment Forecast by Community 2006 .8,000 5,300 1,110 3,380 3,150 20,940 2031 16,590 10,170 2,840 3,980 4,850 38,420 Growth (2006 -2031) 8,590 4,870 1,730 600 1,700 17,480 107% 92% 155% 17% 54% 83% 2006 Employment 38.2% 25.3% 5.3% 16.1% 15.0% 100.0% 2031 Employment 43.2% 26.5% 7.4% 10.4% 12.6% 100.0% Source: Hemson Consulting, March 10, 2010; total is rounded Growth Management Discussion Paper- March 2012 8 -32 Urban Structure • Overall Urban Structure. The municipality's long term urban structure is comprised of the following elements: • Town Centres: Courtice . Town Centre, Bowmanville East Town Centre, Bowmanville West Town Centre, Newcastle Village Centre; • Corridors: Highway 2 (Courtice Main Street), Bloor Street, King Street East, Courtice Road; • Greenfield Areas (including both future residential and residential areas); • Waterfront Places; and, • Employment Areas. • Urban Areas. Clarington's urban growth is to be focused in the three main urban areas of Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle. Lands within the urban boundary are either serviced or planned to be serviced for future development. • Built Boundary. Each urban area has its own unique built boundary. The built boundaries for the three urban areas have been delineated by the Province of Ontario and shall be used as a mechanism for tracking and monitoring urban development. Lands within the built boundary are considered to be intensification areas. Lands outside of the built boundary which are located in the urban area are considered to be greenfield areas. Intensification Areas • Intensification Target. Clarington's intensification target for the period of 2015 -2031 is 32 %. The overall housing unit target is planned to be 6,181 units. • Intensification Priorities. The priority areas for intensification development between now and 2031 are as follows: Courtice Main Street and the Courtice Town Centre; Bowmanville East Town Centre; and, Courtice Road and Bloor Street Corridors. • Other Intensification Areas. Where appropriate, intensification in other locations should be supported where the development pattern is generally consistent with the land use compatibility policies of the official plan. • Density. Generally, the Town Centres will be planned to achieve a long term target of 75 units per gross hectare. The Newcastle Village Centre will be planned to achieve an overall density target of 40 units per gross hectare. The Corridors will be planned to achieve a long term density target of 60 units . per gross hectare. Individual developments within these areas will be assessed in terms of the site specific density provisions and land use compatibility criteria contained within the Official Plan. Growth Management Discussion Paper— March 2012 mr 8 -33 • Intensification Action Plan. Clarington will support and encourage intensification by: • Updating the secondary plans for all Town and Village Centres and Corridors; • Developing an appropriate set of urban design standards and guidelines to ensure that development is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhoods; • Revise or write new Community Improvement Plans for each Town and Village Centre, and Corridor; • Prepare a phasing plan; and, • Making strategic investments in public realm and infrastructure improvements in the Town and Village Centres and Corridors. • Monitoring the Intensification Rate. Clarington will monitor intensification on an annual basis, which is to be calculated as all housing unit development within the built up area. Greenfield Areas • Greenfield Target. Clarington's greenfield areas will be planned to achieve an overall target of 50 people and jobs per gross hectare. • Greenfield Development Phasing Criteria and Strategy. A large portion of greenfield development has already been committed for future development. However, some of these lands are not serviced and require either local or regional infrastructure to proceed. In addition to this, there is a large supply of uncommitted greenfield which are required to meet the Municipality's long term growth projections. For both the committed and uncommitted lands, there is a need to prepare a phasing strategy which examines: • Access to existing municipal services; • Access to planned municipal services (i.e. those services which have environmental assessment approvals in place); • Cost of municipal servicing; • Financial implications of servicing and cost recovery; and, • Options and recommendations for sequencing greenfield development. • Greenfield Development Action Plan. Clarington will support and encourage greenfield development by: • Preparing secondary plans for the priority areas identified above; • Reviewing and revising land use designations in the official plan; Growth Management Discussion Paper— March 2012 0 8 -34 • Developing an appropriate set of urban design standards and guidelines for greenfield areas to ensure that development is transit supportive, well connected and provides for a variety of housing types; • Preparing a detailed phasing plan; • Updating the density requirements in the Official Plan, including the addition of minimum density targets, • Identifying opportunities for local centres; and, • Revising land use designations in the Official Plan to allow for mixed use development in residential areas. • Monitoring Greenfield Development. Clarington will monitor greenfield development on annual basis and track conformity with the density targets. Where required, the Municipality will update implementing policies in the Official Plan to ensure conformity with density target. Growth Management Discussion Paper— March 2012 0 8 -35 Growth Management Discussion Paper Prepared By: In collaboration with: For: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT May 3, 2012 List of Tables Table 2.1 Population, Households and Employment Targets, 2011-2031 Table 2.2 ROPA 128 Main Implications for Clarington Table 3.1 Water Supply and Sewage Treatment Table 3.2 Gross Hectares of Vacant Employment Lands by Servicing Status Table 4.1 Percent Population by Age Clarington, Durham, Ontario Table 4.2 Housing Unit Change, 1986-2006 Table 4.3 Committed Residential Units (in Development Inventory) Table 4.4 Estimated Vacant Land in Designated Greenfield Areas Table 4.5 Recent Housing Prices for Single Family Homes Table 4.6 Highest Educational Attainment of Prime Working Age Group Table 4.7 Estimated Jobs Growth in Clarington Table 4.8 Median Income in 2005 - Households Table 4.9 Commercial Floor Space Distribution Table 4.10 Population Distribution Table 4.11 Vacant Commercial Land Needs by 2031 Table 4.12 Vacant Commercial Land Needs (Ha) Table 5.1 Clarington Population by Community Table 5.2 Clarington Households by Community 2006-2031 Table 5.3 Forecasted Employment Growth by Community Table 6.1 Scenario 1, Current Trends Table 6.2 Scenario 2, Growing Durham Table 6.3 Scenario 3, Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character Table 7.1 Clarington Population by Community Table 7.2 Employment Forecast by Community List of Figures Figure 1.1 Growth Management From the Province to Clarington Figure 1.2 Integrated Process Chart Figure 2.1 New Urbanism Development Figure 2.2 Sustainable Development in Alberta Figure 2.3 The Region of Durham within the Greater Golden Horseshoe Figure 2.4 Regional Municipality of Durham ROPA 128 Clarington Urban Structure Figure 2.5a Density of 50 residents and jobs per hectare, Singles, Townhomes and Apartments (Example A) Figure 2.5b Density of 50 people and jobs per hectare, Singles, Townhomes and Apartments (Example B) Figure 2.6 Community at a density of 50 people and jobs per hectare Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 ii Figure 2.7 Streetscape of a Community at a density of 50 people and jobs per hectare Figure 2.8 Suburban Medium Density Residential Above Ground Floor Retail Figure 2.9 Relationship of Height Coverage Figure 2.10 Elements of a Vibrant, Compact, Attractive, Complete Community Figure 3.1 Clarington Natural Heritage System Figure 3.2 Proposed Courtice Sanitary Sewer Figure 3.3 Transit and transportation System Figure 3.4a Proposed Courtice Road GO Station (Darlington GO Station) Figure 3.4b Proposed Martin Road GO Station (Bowmanville GO Station) Figure 3.4c Proposed Courtice Layover Facility Site Figure 3.5 Recommended Regional Road Transit Network Beyond 2031 (Clarington) Figure 4.1 Clarington Urban Structure Figure 4.2 Clarington Historic Population Growth Figure 4.3 Percent Population by Age Clarington vs. Major Communities, 2006 Figure 4.4 Clarington Built-up Area Evolution 1985-2005 Figure 4.5 Example of Typical Build Form in Residential Neighbourhoods in Clarington Figure 4.6 Existing Gross Density in Clarington 2006 Census Figure 4.7 Historic Residential Building Permit Activity for Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle 1998-2008 Figure 4.8 Components of the Residential Land and Employment Land Supply Figure 4.9 Committed and Uncommitted Lands Figure 4.10 Employment Lands in Clarington Figure 5.1 Percent Population by Age, 2006 Figure 5.2 Percent Population by Age, 2031 Figure 5.3 Distribution of Housing Growth by Type 2006-2031 Figure 5.4 Clarington Total Forecast Housing by 2031 Figure 6.1 Framework for Growth Scenarios Figure 6.2 Scenario 1: Current Trends Figure 6.3 Scenario 2: Growing Durham Figure 6.4 Scenario 3, Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character Appendices Appendix A Methodology for Establishing the Residential Land Supply Appendix B Hemson Consulting Population and Employment Projections Appendix C Scenario Evaluation Results iii Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY GROWTH MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION PAPER Introduction Planning for growth can be a challenging exercise. Typically, municipalities planning for long term growth are required to consider a number of questions: Where should we grow? How should we grow? What infrastructure investments are required to accommodate growth? How will we pay for growth? What are the human health and environmental impacts associated with growth? A Growth Management Study (GMS) is an integrated planning process that provides an opportunity to address some of these key questions. A Growth Management Study examines the implications of alternative land use decisions to better understand how and where municipalities should grow over time. The outcome of this exercise is a series of policy recommendations, which collectively can be referred to as a Growth Strategy. Clarington is expected to experience strong population growth; between 2006 and 2031 Clarington will need to accommodate an additional 59,440 persons, 25,220 housing units and 17,520 jobs. This expected growth is a great opportunity to build a more sustainable and business vision for growth. Txamines how, when and where growth should occur by testing and distributing the population and employment forecasts to the local urban communities. The outcome of the GMS will have significant fiscal implications for the Municipality and influence the provision of services and local infrastructure. The GMS will be the basis for updating the Provincial Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Places to Grow) and the Amendment No. 128 to the Region of Durham Official Plan (ROPA 128). Legislative Context Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and within ROPA 128, which was developed to conform to the provincial plan. Places to Grow vision is one of compact settlement and development patterns that are capable of providing diverse opportunities to work, live and participate in community life; provincial policy directs the municipalities to address intensification, in-fill and brownfield development as a starting point for the long-term land supply analysis. Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 iv Growth is also constrained by the Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine that clearly identify areas which are not suitable for urban growth and form an important foundation for Official Plan designates an Open Space System and development within the Open Space System is generally discouraged. Agricultural areas also represent an important component of The Province has set an aggressive agenda for growth in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) to focus growth on settlements areas and create compact, complete communities that make efficient use of infrastructure and protects natural systems and agriculture. The Clarington GMS must reflect Provincial direction. ROPA 128 Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA 128) that defines how much growth is allocated to Clarington, the shape of growth in terms of numbers and types of housing and number of jobs as well as specific targets for intensification of use in delineated centres, corridors and waterfront places. ROPA 128 allocates a total population target of 140,340 people, 52,120 households and 38,420 jobs to Clarington by 2031. The Clarington GMS must reflect the policy directions. On June 3, 2009 the Regional Council adopted ROPA 128. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and ROPA 128 on October 27, 2010. The Ministry subsequently received 29 appeals to the decision, including an appeal from the Region, many of them appealing the amendment in its entirety. Consequently, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) is now the approval authority for ROPA 128. Background Moving forward to a new pattern of growth means understanding past and future trends and having a vision for the future that builds on the past reinforcing the desirable characteristics and encouraging change to meet new objectives. The following are the key conclusions about the shape of growth and drivers for growth in Clarington: Over the short term, all of the treatment facilities servicing the urban communities in Clarington have some capacity to support additional growth. However, servicing improvements are needed to meet projected long term goal as there appears to be insufficient resource capacity to support intensification along the major corridors, v Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 regional centres and to support Greenfield development in both residential and employment areas. Sustainable transportation improvements are needed. Currently, the transportation system in Clarington is primarily oriented towards vehicular traffic travelling on public roadways with a heavy focus on the use of private automobiles to support personal mobility and the use of trucks to support goods movement. Transit is limited in Clarington though two new GO stations are proposed in Courtice and Bowmanville. Without significant improvements, the opportunity for sustainable transportation is limited in the short term to allow residents to take transit, bike or walk to work and to other daily activities. There are a number of planned infrastructure improvements which have the potential to drive future growth opportunities in Clarington, including 407 extension, 401-407 link, GO service and treatment plant expansions. Over 80% of Clarington is made up of significant natural heritage systems and agriculture that is not suitable for development. The natural heritage system makes up the spine and underlying structure for any future growth. Clarington has experienced rapid growth in the last decade (particularly in Bowmanville) and this is expected to continue. The population has slightly aged particularly in Newcastle and the rural areas while household size is shrinking and will continue to shrink. These trends in aging of the population will continue. Clarington needs to continue to accommodate rapid growth and a slightly aging population primarily in urban areas. On the other hand, the rural areas/hamlets have experienced limited growth and this is expected to continue into the future. Low density residential sub-divisions on the outskirts of the three urban centres have been the predominant housing type and will continue unless an active strategy for change is implemented. Under this new strategy most of the new housing growth will occur in the urban communities of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle. Currently the new neighbourhoods are predominantly car-oriented, mainly single use residential dwellings with few amenities or nearby employment uses. Single family housing is relatively affordable in Clarington which enhances the popularity of this housing type. There is more than an 8 year committed supply of largely low density residential land representing about 38% of the currently approved growth area. Clarington has more Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 vi than 7,400 residential units in the committed development inventory; more than 67% of the units are located on greenfield lands and 32% are located within the built-up boundary (and thus are considered intensification). Despite any desire for change, development patterns are largely pre-determined for the next decade because of the large inventory of approved low density sub-divisions. A significant number of residents go outside the municipality to work. The existing business parks are underutilized and in most cases (except Courtice) separated from the residential areas making it difficult to encourage transit/bike/pedestrian travel to work. There are some key economic opportunities to build on in Clarington including the Clarington Energy Park, the proposed Technology Park and Darlington Nuclear Station Upgrade and Refurbishment. The preferred approach is to concentrate commercial uses in existing urban areas. 200,000 m2 of new commercial floor space will be warranted by 2031. As much as 41.5 Ha of additionally designated commercial land will be needed to accommodate this commercial growth. Growth Scenarios In an effort to answer the questions presents three alternative Growth Scenarios. The purpose of the Scenarios is to illustrate the potential implications of growth. The three Growth Scenarios are as follows: Scenario 1: Current Trend Scenario The Current Trend Scenario reflects the continuation of historic patterns of growth with respect to location, density and mix of uses. The purpose is to provide a base line for benchmarking the metrics of the other two Scenarios, allowing for a comparison between past trends and future alternatives. This Scenario assumes a 16% municipality-wide intensification rate with development spread across a number of vacant sites throughout the three main urban areas. From a greenfield perspective, the Current Trend Scenario assumes the historic mix and densities will continue on uncommitted greenfield lands. Scenario 2: Growing Durham Growing Durham for Clarington. The Scenario includes the foundation elements of Growing Durham, including the density and intensification targets. This Scenario attempts to align the location of growth with the Regional urban structure, as this Scenario focuses intensification along key Corridors and the Town and Village Centres, and to a lesser extent, the Waterfront Places. vii Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 Scenario 3: Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character Scenario 3 builds on Scenario 2 by taking into consideration the local character and nuances that make each of the three urban settlement areas unique. The Scenario 3 assumes that the urban structure provided in Growing Durham is a logical starting point for developing an intensification strategy for Clarington. The Centres and Corridors offer the best potential for transforming neighbourhoods within Clarington into more vibrant, mixed use, pedestrian- oriented and transit supportive areas. Evaluation of Scenarios Key Findings The purpose of the evaluation process is to examine a variety of implications and impacts associated with the Growth Scenarios presented in Section 6. The evaluation framework is divided into eight principles, which reflect the Vision discussed in Section 1 and highlight issues of importance from the Provincial legislative context (i.e. Places to Grow, PPS), Regional Growth Plan (Growing Durham), Official Plan principles for growth, stakeholder input and the Corporate Strategic Plan: Create complete, healthy and sustainable communities; Protect provincial and local natural heritage system including agriculture; Attain balanced growth, where residential growth will complement employment growth; Support transit and use infrastructure efficiently; Direct growth to corridors and mixed use centres; Direct most growth to urban areas; Maintain Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre; and, employment forms. A brief summary of the key findings from the evaluation of the growth scenarios is provided below: The Current Trend Scenario does not meet Provincial and Regional policy. Scenario 1, Current Trends demonstrates that a continuation of current growth patterns could result in a pattern which is inconsistent with Provincial and Regional policies. It is also worth noting that the pattern would not achieve a number of the planning objectives Growing Durham provides a framework for managing growth. Scenario 2, Growing Durham demonstrates that there are a number of positive benefits associated with Growing Durham and infrastructure (compared to Scenario 1). Scenario 2 provides a desirable framework Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 viii Centres, Corridors and greenfield areas provides the strategic basis for planning and allocating future growth in Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle. Some aspects of Growing Durham are not suitable for Clarington. Some of the technical planning assumptions which underpin Scenario 2 are unrealistic and could are uncharacteristically high for Clarington. Using the non-statutory technical assumptions from Growing Durham could potentially result in overestimating the amount of development potential in Clarington. The density assumptions for some of the intensification areas in Scenario 2 are equally unrealistic and do not conform with the local character. For example, as noted in the Intensification Discussion Paper, there is limited potential for intensification and infilling in Downtown Newcastle, and densities of 75 upgh in this area would be inconsistent with the community character. Scenario 3 reconciles the main issues associated with Scenario 1 and 2. Scenario 3 uses the Growing Durham urban structure as the foundation for allocating growth and focuses the magnitude of intensification in the strategic places which are physically capable of absorbing future development Courtice Main Street, Courtice Town Centre and the Bowmanville West Town Centre and provides a more sensible approach to the historic areas of Newcastle Village Centre and Bowmanville East Town Centre. Proposed Policy Directions The following policy directions should be considered preliminary and are subject to the public engagement and consultation exercise to be undertaken in the next phase of this study. Generally, it is intended that these policy directions would provide the framework for an conformity with Provincial and Regional legislation and also aligning the OP with local aspirations for growth. C strategic intensification areas and greenfield areas. Intensification areas are intended to provide opportunities for compact, transit supportive, mixed use development. The ma greenfield areas will provide opportunities for walkable, transit supportive residential development. Additionally, some locations within the greenfield areas, such as portions of the Corridors which are undeveloped, should also be developed as mixed use areas. ix Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 2031 Growth Forecasts Population. the table below: Clarington Population by Community Hamlet/ Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Total Year 31,600 23,200 8,900 17,200 80,900 2006 36,700 24,500 11,100 17,500 89,700 2011 42,900 26,700 13,600 17,600 100,800 2016 50,400 29,300 16,500 17,800 114,100 2021 58,300 32,200 19,100 18,000 127,600 2026 66,400 35,000 20,900 18,100 140,300 2031 34,700 11,800 12,000 900 59,400 Growth 110% 51% 134% 5% 74% 2006-2031 Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. 2010. Note: Population includes net under-coverage. Employment. in the following table: Employment Forecast by Community Special Employment Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Areas Total 2006 8,000 5,300 1,110 3,380 3,150 20,940 2031 16,590 10,170 2,840 3,980 4,850 38,420 Growth (2006-2031) 8,590 4,870 1,730 600 1,700 17,480 107% 92% 155% 17% 54% 83% % 2006 Employment 38.2% 25.3% 5.3% 16.1% 15.0% 100.0% % 2031 Employment 43.2% 26.5% 7.4% 10.4% 12.6% 100.0% Source: Hemson Consulting, March 10, 2010; total is rounded Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 x Urban Structure Overall Urban Structure. the following elements: Town Centres: Courtice Town Centre, Bowmanville East Town Centre, o Bowmanville West Town Centre, Newcastle Village Centre; Corridors: Highway 2 (Courtice Main Street), Bloor Street, King Street East, o Courtice Road; Greenfield Areas (including both future residential and residential areas); o Waterfront Places; and, o Employment Areas. o Urban Areas. is to be focused in the three main urban areas of Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle. Lands within the urban boundary are either serviced or planned to be serviced for future development. Built Boundary. Each urban area has its own unique built boundary. The built boundaries for the three urban areas have been delineated by the Province of Ontario and shall be used as a mechanism for tracking and monitoring urban development. Lands within the built boundary are considered to be intensification areas. Lands outside of the built boundary which are located in the urban area are considered to be greenfield areas. Intensification Areas Intensification Target. -2031 is 32%. The overall housing unit target is planned to be 6,181 units. Intensification Priorities. The priority areas for intensification development between now and 2031 are as follows: Courtice Main Street and the Courtice Town Centre; Bowmanville East Town Centre; and, Courtice Road and Bloor Street Corridors. Other Intensification Areas. Where appropriate, intensification in other locations should be supported where the development pattern is generally consistent with the land use compatibility policies of the official plan. Density. Generally, the Town Centres will be planned to achieve a long term target of 75 units per gross hectare. The Newcastle Village Centre will be planned to achieve an overall density target of 40 units per gross hectare. The Corridors will be planned to achieve a long term density target of 60 units per gross hectare. Individual developments within these areas will be assessed in terms of the site specific density provisions and land use compatibility criteria contained within the Official Plan. xi Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 Intensification Action Plan. Clarington will support and encourage intensification by: Updating the secondary plans for all Town and Village Centres and Corridors; o Developing an appropriate set of urban design standards and guidelines to o ensure that development is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhoods; Revise or write new Community Improvement Plans for each Town and Village o Centre, and Corridor; Prepare a phasing plan; and, o Making strategic investments in public realm and infrastructure improvements o in the Town and Village Centres and Corridors. Monitoring the Intensification Rate. Clarington will monitor intensification on an annual basis, which is to be calculated as all housing unit development within the built up area. Greenfield Areas Greenfield Target. target of 50 people and jobs per gross hectare. Greenfield Development Phasing Criteria and Strategy. A large portion of greenfield development has already been committed for future development. However, some of these lands are not serviced and require either local or regional infrastructure to proceed. In addition to this, there is a large supply of uncommitted greenfield which are ojections. For both the committed and uncommitted lands, there is a need to prepare a phasing strategy which examines: Access to existing municipal services; o Access to planned municipal services (i.e. those services which have o environmental assessment approvals in place); Cost of municipal servicing; o Financial implications of servicing and cost recovery; and, o Options and recommendations for sequencing greenfield development. o Greenfield Development Action Plan. Clarington will support and encourage greenfield development by: Preparing secondary plans for the priority areas identified above; o Reviewing and revising land use designations in the official plan; o Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 xii Developing an appropriate set of urban design standards and guidelines for o greenfield areas to ensure that development is transit supportive, well connected and provides for a variety of housing types; Preparing a detailed phasing plan; o Updating the density requirements in the Official Plan, including the addition of o minimum density targets; Identifying opportunities for local centres; and, o Revising land use designations in the Official Plan to allow for mixed use o development in residential areas. Monitoring Greenfield Development. Clarington will monitor greenfield development on annual basis and track conformity with the density targets. Where required, the Municipality will update implementing policies in the Official Plan to ensure conformity with density target. xiii Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 Section 1 Introduction Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 0 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 What is Growth Management? Where should we grow? How should Planning for growth can be a challenging we grow? exercise. Typically, municipalities planning for What are the implications of our long term growth are required to consider a current growth trend? number of questions: Where should we grow? Growing How should we grow? What infrastructure Durham strategy mean for Clarington? investments are required to accommodate What infrastructure investments are growth? How will we pay for growth? What required to accommodate growth? are the human health and environmental What are the human health and impacts associated with growth? A Growth environmental impacts associated Management Study (GMS) is an integrated with growth? planning process that provides an opportunity Do we have enough lands designated to address some of these key questions. A for growth? Growth Management Study examines the A Growth Management Study helps to implications of alternative land use decisions to provide answers to these questions better understand how and where municipalities should grow over time. The outcome of this exercise is a series of policy recommendations, which collectively can be referred to as a Growth Strategy. 1.2 Understanding the Drivers for the Growth Management Study The Growth Management Study (GMS) for the Municipality of originally adopted in 1996. Since that time a number of changes have occurred: 1. Clarington has continued to grow and expand; 2. the Province of Ontario has implemented major legislative changes, including the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement; and, 3. the Region of Durham has updated its Official Plan. In response to these changes, the Municipality initiated the Official Plan Review (OPR) processand the Growth Management Study is one of the main components in the OPR process. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 1 Why is Clarington Preparing a Growth Management Study? In response to Places to Grow, ROPA 128 when and where growth should occur by testing and distributing the ROPA 128 population and employment forecasts to the local urban communities. The GMS is intended to provide strategic direction for the long term growth of Clarington and will This GMS fits within the legisl Places to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (hereafter referred as Places to Grow), that came into effect on June 16, 2006. Places to Grow provides population and employment projections to 2031 for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and mandates upper tier and single tier municipalities to undertake further sub-area assessmentsfrom 80,900 in 2006 to approximately 140,340 by 2031 (an increment of 59,440 people) and will need to accommodate an additional 25,220 housing units and 17,520 jobs. This Provincial initiative, will have a significant impact on how, where and when Clarington will accommodate this growth. The Places to Grow Act, 2005 mandates that Official Plans must be updated to conform to Places to Grow. thin the As part of the Region of Durham Places to Grow policies, it initiated the Growing Durham process in July 2007. The goal of this study was to determine the urban land needs in Durham in response to the Growth Plan's population and employment forecasts, as well as intensification and greenfield density targets. Growing Durham also developed a recommended growth scenario for Durham and its member municipalities to 2031 and a refined policy framework to better manage urban growth. On June 3, 2009 the Regional Council adopted the Growing Durham policy directions as ROPA 128). The Ministry of Municipal ROPA 128 on October 27, 2010. The Ministry subsequently received 29 appeals to the decision, including an appeal from the Region, many of them appealing the amendment in its entirety. Consequently, the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) is now the approval authority for ROPA 128. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 2 The recommendations in Growing Durham and ROPA 128 Plan. Should ROPA 128 be approved by the OMB, an amendment to the Regional Official Plan Figure 1.1: Growth Management From the Province to Clarington Places to Grow GrowingDurham /ROPA 128 Clarington Growth Management will be needed if Clarington were to choose to pursue a policy that was not in conformity with that plan. Figure 1.1 illustrates the relationship between Places to Grow, Growing Durham (ROPA 128) and Clarington GMS. and other stakeholders have expressed a desire for change. In 2008, the Municipality undertook a broad sweeping consultation program on growth and sustainability which included public sessions; meetings with stakeholder groups; and, a Survey to Residents and Business Owners. The resulting community priorities can be grouped into three main topics: Protection of the natural environment; Creation of jobs; and, Maintenance/promotion of community identity and small town/rural character. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 3 The Municipality also prepared a new Corporate Strategic Plan. Collectively, these exercises resulted in a new vision for growth (presented below) which attempts to balance directions from the province with local character and considerations. Vision for Growth Create complete, healthy and sustainable communities; Protect provincial and local natural heritage system including agriculture; Attain balanced growth, where residential growth will complement employment growth; Support transit and use infrastructure efficiently; Direct growth to corridors and mixed use centres; Direct most growth to urban areas; Maintain Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre; and, Mainta and employment forms. Character includes: Bowmanville dominant urban centre containing wide range of residential, o employment, institutional and cultural uses, retain small town character and main street centre; Newcastle retain village character, retain vibrant downtown main street o with village feel; Courtice improve and define character, develop Courtice Main Street as o vibrant urban centre; Orono retain current village feel, minor growth within partial service o constraints/opportunity; Rural Hamlets retain rural hamlet character through minimal growth; and, o Waterfront places provide opportunities for vibrant waterfront places. o Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 4 What does sustainability mean? a response to the desire for growth to occur in a Sustainability considers social, sustainable manner that addresses economic, economic, cultural and environmental social and environmental considerations. The issues and opportunities to create Study will focus on the urban areas and will desirable outcomes. address higher level concerns such as population Sustainable communities meet the and employment allocations, servicing systems, diverse needs of existing and future provisions for health care and community residents and contribute to a high programs and facilities, transportation impacts, quality of life by providing and protecting significant agricultural lands and opportunities for residents to live, environmental features. work and find recreation within transit, walking or biking distance. A Sustainable Community Framework for Clarington Social Sustainability: Clarington will support compact complete communities, where people of all ages can find diverse and affordable homes and can live in proximity of their workplaces, shops, schools, parks and civic facilities within interconnected walking/transit networks. Environmental Sustainability: The natural environment will be preserved and enhanced and open green spaces and corridors in Clarington will form the underlying fabric for the shape and feel of the community. Buildings, public spaces and infrastructure will be built to reduce the environmental footprint of neighbourhoods. Economic Sustainability: Employment areas throughout Clarington will be supported to attract businesses that provide a range of job opportunities for all ages. Cultural Sustainability: The cultural heritage of Clarington, including its historical downtowns, will be preserved and enhanced; arts and culture amenities will be developed to attract residents and visitors. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 5 1.3 Study Process & Organization Aspects of the OPR are being undertaken by Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon), Joseph Bogdan and Associates (Bogdan) and EDP Consulting (EDP) under the guidance and direction of the Clarington Official Plan Review Working Committee (Working Committee) and the Clarington Steering Committee (Steering Committee). The Working Committee is comprised of key members of the Community Planning and Design Department, Engineering Services and Finance Department as well as the Region of Durham. The Steering Committee is comprised by the Directors of the municipal departments. In addition, the study team has been working closely with AECOM and Hemson Consulting Ltd. AECOM has been providing input regarding transportation and infrastructure issues and Hemson has been preparing population and employment projections. The Growth Management Study, summarized in this Discussion Paper, involves an integrated effort and synthesizes input from various critical components of the Official Plan Review, such as the intensification strategy, employment lands analysis, Courtice Main Street study, and the parks, open space and trails plan. Figure 1.2 illustrates the integration of these components. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 6 Figure 1.2: Integrated Process Chart The following Growth Management Discussion Paper is organized into seven sections. This first section provides an introduction to the Paper, explaining the basic project drivers, growth management and the planning process. The second section presents the broad context for the GMS, identifying some of the broader global and regional trends in growth management and the existing legislative context. The third section presents the existing and planned conditions for planning, infrastructure and the environment. urban structure and growth trends. The fifth section presents Claringto1 growth projections. The sixth section identifies three alternative growth scenarios. The seventh section provides a discussion and analysis of the growth scenarios and also presents the proposed policy directions. 1.4 Consultation and Engagement Consultation with government agencies and stakeholders is essential for every component of the Official Plan Review, including this Growth Management Discussion Paper. The recommendations of this Discussion Paper are considered to be draft and open for debate and discussion. A series of public open houses will be held to receive feedback and input on the recommendations contained within this Paper. The feedback received will be incorporated into is the implementation component of the overall OPR process. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 7 Section 2 Context for Growth Management Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 8 2 CONTEXT FOR GROWTH MANAGEMENT This section of the Discussion Paper contains a series of discrete subsections which address two contextual elements: global, provincial, regional and trends; and growth-related legislation. The legislative context is presented through a discussion of the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement, applicable provincial plans (Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Places to Grow) and regional plans (Growing Durham and Region of Durham Official Plan Amendment 128). 2.1 Overview of Global, Provincial and Regional Trends 2.1.1 A Global Movement Urban jurisdictions throughout the world What is Smart Growth? are increasingly confronted with a series of Public concerns about suburban sprawl deteriorating conditions related to and traffic congestion made headlines in environmental, social and economic issues. newspapers, opinion polls and other Some of these issues include increased media formats throughout the 1990s. automobile dependency, increased traffic congestion, sprawling development, higher grew out of the new urbanism, infrastructure costs, lack of affordable environmental and anti-sprawl housing, air pollution, water and soil movements in North America. Generally, contamination and rising energy cost. At the concept of encourages growth the same time cities are faced with the management, higher densities, compact pressure to accommodate rapid growth built form, transit supportive and development. Strategies are being development, environmental protection implemented throughout the world in and fiscal responsibility. order to create more environmental, social and sustainable communities, reduce 1 greenhouse gas emission and reduce the dependence of fossil fuels. and 2 have been some of the responses to contain urban sprawl, reduce traffic congestion, reduce the effects of urban growth in the environment, and make a better use of infrastructure. 1 White, Richard (2007). The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe in Historical Perspective. The Neptis Foundation. 2 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Smart Growth/Smart Energy Toolkit Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 9 A key challenge for the Municipality of What is New Urbanism? Clarington is planning for long term growth in Sometimes referred to as Traditional a manner that addresses a number of crucial - economic, environmental and social tr conditions. This Official Plan Review intends urbanism promotes the creation of to help address this challenge. Figure 2.1 diverse, compact, mixed-use below provides an example of a development communities. One of the distinguishing designed based on New Urbanism. characteristics of new urbanism is the use of traditional forms of building 2.1.2 Clarington in the Provincial Context The Province of Ontario has a vision for strong, architecture and neighbourhood design liveable and sustainable communities. In an (e.g. small lots, rear lane ways). effort to materialize that vision, the province has created a policy context (i.e. Provincial Policy Statement, Places to Grow Plan, Greenbelt Plan) and implementation tools. The policy context has established a greenbelt and stronger urban boundaries to respond to rapid urban sprawl, address increased traffic congestion and protect agricultural lands and natural heritage. Figure 2.1: Assembly Square, Somerville, Massachusetts Mixed use development along the Mystic River, includes retail, office, residential and institutional uses in a dense, walkable, transit oriented neighbourhood that provides housing, recreational and employment opportunities. Source: Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Smart Growth/Smart Energy Toolkit- Case Studies. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 10 and social factors will require Clarington to focus additional efforts to facilitate intensification, in-fill and brownfields and the coordinated and cost-effective delivery of public infrastructure. Many municipalities in Ontario are already incorporating the Provincial directions and Smart Growth principles and creating more sustainable communities. For example, the City of Ottawa has amended its Official Plan to include policies and strategies responding to the provincial directions and aiming to create a sustainable city. Master Plan, Greenspace Master Plan, Environmental Strategy and Intensification strategy, among other strategies, also provide tools to support the economic sustainability. Other provinces are also showing advances towards creating more sustainable communities. Figure 2.2 shows an example of sustainable development in Okotoks, a small community south of Calgary, Alberta. Figure 2.2: Drake Landing Solar Community, Okotoks, AB First solar seasonal storage community in North America, with a district heating and seasonal storage system designed to supply more than 90% of the space heating requirements with solar energy. Source: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (2007). The Drake Landing Solar Community Project 2.1.3 Clarington in the Greater Golden Horseshoe The Municipality of Clarington is located in the Region of Durham, in the Eastern portion of the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) located in Central Ontario, stretches from Simcoe County in the north to Niagara Region in the south, to Peterborough and Northumberland Counties in the east and to Waterloo Region in the west. The Region of Durham is located in the eastern edge of the GGH area and comprises eight local municipalities: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and Clarington, located along the Lake Ontario shoreline and along the Highway 401; and, Uxbridge, Brock, and Scugog, located to the northern part of the Region. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 11 Provincial Goals for Growth Figure 2.3: The Region of Durham within the Management Greater Golden Horseshoe Maintain a sufficient supply of land to accommodate growth Focus growth within settlement areas, and specifically within Built-Up areas Create vibrant, compact and complete communities Protect natural heritage, agriculture and resources Make efficient use of infrastructure Preserve and protect employment lands Promote compact built form and encourage mixed use development Protect watercourses, wetlands and shorelines Protect existing and future sources of Source: Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal municipal drinking water (2006). Places to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe The Province of Ontario introduced the Places to Grow Act (2005) to provide the legal framework for growth planning in Ontario. The subsequent 2006 Places to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Places to Grow) focuses on strategic decision making. Places to Grow builds on other planning and growth management initiatives, specifically the Greenbelt Plan and Provincial Policy Statement. The vision is one of compact settlement and development patterns that are capable of providing diverse opportunities to new growth will be accommodated in existing urban areas. Greenfield development will have to be planned at higher densities, and the conversion of rural/agricultural lands to urban uses will only be permitted under strict conditions. Figure 2.3 shows the area covered by Places to Grow and the location of the Region of Durham within the GGH. Municipalities throughout the GGH are required to conform to Places to Grow policies. Many municipalities are not only revising their Official Plans to conform to the Provincial policies, they are also implementing additional policies and strategies to achieve compact development, intensification and minimal urban boundary expansions. For example, Markham, East Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 12 Gwillimbury, Mississauga and Pickering have also implemented or are in the process of implementing policies, strategies and tools to create more sustainable, compact and transit oriented communities. The following section describes the implications of Places to Grow for Clarington. 2.2 Legislative Context 2.2.1 Provincially Led Growth Management The provincial policy framework encourages land use planning that looks beyond municipal boundaries and addresses the three interrelated components of economy, environment and community. The provincial policy context establishes a clear vision and then provides the tools needed to ensure the vision becomes reality. The language used in all of the provincial plans reflects a desire for clear direction on matters the government believes is essential to ensuring that communities grow in a well-planned and coordinated way. A summary of the key directions provided by this Provincial Planning Framework for future growth and the implications for Clarington are presented below: Planning Act: The Planning Act (Act) as amended by the Strong Communities (Planning Amendment) Act is the enabling legislation for land use planning in Ontario. The Municipality of Clarington uses the Act when preparing and reviewing official plans and planning policies that will guide future development considering provincial interests, such as protecting and managing our natural resources. Provincial Policy Statement (PPS): All decisions affecting land use planning matters shall be consistent with the PPS. The PPS requires official plans and related land use decisions to: Focus growth within settlement areas and promote the vitality of those areas; Limit residential development and other rural land uses in rural areas; Protect prime agricultural areas for long-term use for agriculture; Protect locally important resources areas and aggregate operations; Make provision for sufficient land to accommodate an appropriate range and mix of land uses to meet projected needs for up to 20 years; with a focus on maximizing intensification and redevelopment opportunities; Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 13 Make provision for land use patterns that offer a mix of uses and densities; Efficiently utilize available or planned infrastructure and public service facilities; Maintain the ability to accommodate residential growth for a minimum of 10 years through intensification and redevelopment; and, Permit and facilitate the provision of all types of housing, including all forms of residential intensification and redevelopment in order to meet current and future needs. Places to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe: Places to Grow (2006) provides the legal framework for growth planning in Ontario. Its main policy directions are as follows: By the year 2015 and for each year thereafter, a minimum of 40 per cent of all residential development occurring annually within each municipality be within the Built-Up area. MPIR provided the Municipality with the built boundaries for Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle Village and Orono. The Built boundary was delineated for settlement areas that have full municipal services, which will be targeted for intensification, or will accommodate significant future growth. Areas inside the built boundary are considered -areas. A number of communities in the What is the Built Boundary? municipality were also identified as The former Ministry of Public -up areas, which are Infrastructure Renewal (MPIR), in smaller, unserviced or partially-serviced consultation with municipalities, small towns and hamlets, which have delineated the built boundary for urban limited capacity to accommodate centres throughout the Greater Golden significant future growth. These include Horseshoe. The built boundary is a line Brownsville, Newtonville, Mitchell that represents the limits of what was Corners, Hampton, Solina, Kirby, Kendal, built on the ground as of June 2006. Enniskillen, Haydon, Tyrone, Enfield, and The lands outside of the built boundary Burketon. are considered Greenfield. The built Development in designated greenfield boundary is an important tool for areas will need to achieve minimum monitoring intensification and the density targets not less than 50 residents implementation of the Growth Plan. and jobs combined per hectare. This density target will be measured over the entire designated greenfield area, excluding where environmentally significant features are both identified in any applicable official plan or provincial plan, and where the applicable provincial plan or policy statement prohibits development. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 14 Places to Grow established population and employment projections for 2031 at a total of 960,000 persons, 350,000 households and 350,000 jobs, respectively, for the Region of Durham. Through Growing Durham the Region further distributed this population and employment projections among its lower tier municipalities. The following features are excluded from the greenfield density target: wetlands; coastal wetlands; woodlands; valley lands; Areas of Natural or Scientific Interest (ANSI); habitat of endangered species and threatened species; wildlife habitat; and, fish habitat. Greenbelt Plan: The Greenbelt is a band of permanently protected land. The Greenbelt and the Oak Ridges Moraine areas cover the northern and eastern portion of Clarington, approximately the 81% of the municipality, designating the majority of the land as areas, mainly in Courtice and Bowmanville. Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan: The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan was established by the Province of Ontario to provide resource management and land use direction for land and water within the Moraine. This plan area covers the Northern portion of the municipality. Conservation Authorities Act: The Development, Interference with Wetlands & Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation, made under the Conservation Authorities Act, affects what and where a Conservation Authority (CA) can regulate. Three Conservation Authorities have jurisdiction within the municipality: Central Lake Ontario CA; Kawartha Region CA; and, Ganaraska Region CA. Clean Water Act (CWA): The Clean Water Act is intended to protect existing and future sources of municipal drinking water including ground water and surface water. The municipality falls under two different source water protection regions as follows: CTC, formed by Credit Valley, Toronto and Region and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authorities; and, Trent Conservation Coalition, which includes Kawartha-Haliburton, Otonabee- Peterborough, Crowe Valley, Ganaraska and Lower Trent Conservation Authorities. Long term growth planning must incorporate the policies and recommendations resulting from the Source Protection Committees. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 15 2.2.2 Region of DurhamPlan The Province mandates that municipalities complete Growth Management Plans in conformity to the Places to Grow Act. The Region of Durham completed a Growth Plan (Growing Durham) and an amendment to its official plan (ROPA 128) to bring the plan into conformity with Places to Grow. ROPA 128 allocated targets for population, employment and households for each of the single-tier municipalities. Table 2.2 shows the allocations for Clarington for the period 2011-2031. Table 2.1: Population, Households and Employment Targets, 2011-2031 Year Municipality of Clarington 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Urban Population 72,705 81,665 92,635 111,915 124,685 Rural Population 15,275 15,380 15,465 15,565 15,655 Total Population 80,900 87,980 97,050 108,100 127,480 140,340 Households 26,900 30,225 34,025 39,170 46,585 52,120 Employment 20,900 22,575 26,895 32,150 36,070 38,420 Source: Region of Durham Official Plan, Amendment No. 128, as of June 23, 2011 and Hemson Consulting, 2010. The amended Regional Official Plan (ROP) ROPA 128 Projections for Clarington: identifies intensification target, greenfield density ROPA 128 projections estimate that target and establishes Centres, Corridors and there will be 59,440 more people by Waterfront Places as the key growing areas to 2031 (an increase of 73% from 2006), achieve the Region-wide target of 40% 25,220 more housing units and intensification within the built-up area. Table 2.2 17,520 more jobs in Clarington. summarizes the main implications of ROPA 128 Housing units and job growth for Clarington based on the June 23, 2011 represent a 94% and 83% increase Regional Official Plan consolidation document. from 2006 to 2031. These implications may change as a result of the OMB decisions on the appeals to ROPA 128. Table 2.2: ROPA 128 Main Implications for Clarington Intensification is 32% of its total unit growth by 2015 and Target each year thereafter (approximately 6,181 units). Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 16 Table 2.2: ROPA 128 Main Implications for Clarington Greenfield Greenfield development has a target gross 3 density of 50 persons and jobs Density combined per hectares and accommodates as a minimum all forecasted employment in designated Employment Areas. Greenfield Municipalities shall plan the urban areas accomplishing an orderly and Development sequential build-out, by ensuring that Secondary plan areas shall be developed to 75% of their planned low, medium, and high density dwelling unit capacity prior to the approval of draft plans of subdivision in adjacent secondary plan areas. Development of greenfield Living Areas that are greater than approximately 20 hectares shall only proceed in accordance with an approved secondary plan. These plans shall consider the provision of: a range and mix of housing; a diverse and compatible mix of land uses; high quality public open spaces; transit, walking and cycling; and, achieve an appropriate transition to adjacent areas. Regional Regional Centres (and Urban Growth Centres) are identified as focal points Centres of urban development in the Region. Identified Bowmanville Town Centres (East and West), Courtice Town Centre and Newcastle Village Centre as Regional Centres, which shall be planned and developed as mixed use areas with the main concentration of urban activities. These Regional Centres shall support an overall, long-term density target of at least 75 residential 4 units per gross hectare and a floor space index of 2.5. Local Centres Local Urban Centres, as designated in area municipal official plans, shall be planned to complement those activities and services provided in the Regional Centres. These Local Centres shall support an overall, long-term density target of at least 30 residential units per gross hectare and a floor space index of 2.0. Regional Identified the Courtice Main Street Corridor (Highway 2), Courtice Road Corridors (south of Highway 2) and Bloor Street in Courtice and King Street in Bowmanville as Regional Corridors. These corridors shall be planned and developed as higher density, mixed-use areas, supporting higher order transit services and pedestrian oriented development. Regional Corridors 3 ROPA 128 defines Gross Density as a means of measuring the ratio of people, jobs or units to a broad land area, excluding significant natural heritage features and major infrastructure. 4 Floor Space Index (FSI): FSI is the ratio of gross floor area of a building to its respective lot area. For example, a lot with an area of 10,000 square metres would support a building of 25,000 square metres or more, based on an FSI of 2.5 (ratio of 2.5:1). Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 17 Table 2.2: ROPA 128 Main Implications for Clarington shall support an overall, long term density target of at least 60 residential units per gross hectare and a floor space index of 2.5. Local Corridors Local Corridors, as designated in local municipal official plan, shall be planned and developed as mixed-use areas, with appropriate densities to support frequent transit service and provide efficient transportation links to the Regional Centres. The Local Corridors shall support an overall long-term density target of at least 30 residential units per gross hectare and a floor space index of 2.0. Waterfront Identified Port Darlington in Bowmanville and Port of Newcastle in Places Newcastle Village as Waterfront Places, which are to be developed as focal points along the waterfront, having a mix of uses, integrated with the Greenlands System. Where appropriate, Waterfront Places shall be planned to support an overall, long-term density of at least 60 residential units per gross hectare and a floor space index of 2.0. Urban Boundary Expansions Eastward expansion of the Courtice Urban Area boundary on an area measuring approximately 109 hectares, bounded by Courtice Road, Highway 2 and Bloor Street and re- North-westward expansion of the Wilmot Creek Retirement Community, Phase 8, re-designating approximately 21.6 HA in west of Newcastle from Prime Agricultural to Living Area. The area is bounded by the 401, Bennett Road and the CN Railway. These expansions are still to be confirmed as they were identified as a Non- Decision In the Ministry approved Regional Official Plan. Also indicates an urban boundary expansions to accommodate Eastward expansion of the Orono Urban Area boundary on a parcel measuring approximately 29.2 hectares east of Highway 35/115 partial municipal services overlay. This expansion has been the topic of a Deferral D4 in the Regional Official Plan since 1996 at the request of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The deferral relates to the lack of available municipal water and sewer to this area. There Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 18 Table 2.2: ROPA 128 Main Implications for Clarington was a Non-Decision on this expansion in the Ministry approved Regional Official Plan. Expansions to the Urban Area boundaries beyond those shown on Schedule 'A' Regional Structure shall only occur through a comprehensive review of the Regional Official Plan. Employment Designated Employment Areas shall accommodate a minimum 50% of all Areas forecast employment. Land Supply Municipalities have to provide for a minimum 10-year housing and employment land needs Region-wide, with logical and sequential development patterns. Further details regarding the regional growth strategy are contained in the Growing Durham Study and in the ROPA 128. Figure 2.4 shows the regional structure for the Municipality of Clarington as established in ROPA 128. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 19 Figure 2.4: Region of Durham, ROPA 128, Clarington Urban Structure Growth Management Discussion Paper May 2012 20 2.2.3 Transportation Planning Policy Context The Policy Framework discussed in the previous sections includes components that address transportation and the importance of the relationship between transportation planning and land use planning. At the Provincial level Places to Grow plan The Big Move provide a clear vision supporting goals for the transportation systems within the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. Similarly, through ROPA 128 and the Durham Transportation Master Plan (2005), the Region of Durham has further refined the vision and goals in a context that is more geographically specific. The interconnected nature of the provincial, regional and local transportation systems further highlights the need lates to all forms of transportation. The following points summarize key themes from the provincial and regional policy framework that relate to the local growth management, land use planning, transportation planning and infrastructure investment decisions that will be incorporated into Providing multiple modal choices to the travelling public with a priority focus on increasing the modal share of public transit (i.e. local bus, commuter rail, etc.) and active transportation (i.e. walking and cycling) while reducing dependency on the automobile. Interconnecting the infrastructure and systems that facilitate non-automobile related modal choices in order to improve the effectiveness and attractiveness of those choices. Focusing development and intensification towards transit station areas and major transportation corridors where existing and future investments in public transit infrastructure can support mixed uses and higher densities that create travel destinations. Ensuring that the facilities at transit hubs are accessible by a variety of modes. Implementation of a diverse Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program that involves municipalities as well as employers and seeks to provide long-term solutions to traffic congestion by reducing the number of and shortening the distance of single occupant vehicle trips. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 21 Recognizing that the majority of freight in the GTA moves by truck and thus efficient operation of all levels of the road network plays a key role in supporting the movement of goods and the economy at a local, regional and provincial level. In moving towards conformity with the Provincial and Regional growth plans the the planning policy context above. 2.2.4 Commentary on the Metrics of Growth Management What does the Places to Grow target of 50 people and jobs per gross hectare mean? The following illustrations provide an example of a typical suburban residential subdivision at a density of 50 residents and jobs per gross hectare (Region of Waterloo 2007). They illustrate that the form of growth would be denser than many neighbourhoods in Clarington but still provides an attractive neighbourhood streetscape. In Figures 2.5a and 2.5b, growth is visualized in two communities with an area of 60 ha and 100ha. Example A has approximately 15.8 residential units per gross ha and has lot frontages ranging from 5.5 m to 15 m for townhomes, semis and single detached housing. This scenario provides 3.3 ha of open space, two storeys of commercial buildings, and an 8-storey apartment building (Region of Waterloo 2007). In this community, the housing composition mix is comprised of 60% low density consisting of singles and semi detached homes, 24% medium density such as townhomes, and 13% high density in the form of a mid-rise apartment building. Figure 2.5b: Density of 50 people and jobs per Figure 2.5a: Density of 50 residents and jobs per gross hectare, Singles, Townhomes and gross hectare, Singles, Townhomes and Apartments (Example B) Apartments (Example A) Source: Region of Waterloo (2007). Visualizing Source: Region of Waterloo (2007). Visualizing Densities Part II: Future Possibilities. Densities Part II: Future Possibilities. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 22 In Figure 2.6, a density of 50 residents and jobs Gross vs. Net Density per gross hectare can be achieved by narrower Gross Density is a means of single and semi-detached parcels, an increase in measuring the ratio of people, jobs the number of townhomes, two four-storey and or units to a broad land area, two 13-storey apartment buildings. Lot excluding significant natural heritage frontages range from 5.5 m to 14.2 m for singles, features and major infrastructure. semis and townhomes. This design also retains a Net Density is a ratio of people, jobs large open space area of about 10.4 ha and or units per buildable hectare, numerous larger parcels with low density excluding publicly owned roads, housing (Region of Waterloo 2007). This walkways, institutional uses, parks, community exhibits a residential composition stormwater management ponds, mix of 60% low density housing in the form of commercial uses, etc. single detached and semi detached homes, 15% The gross to net factor varies medium density housing in the form of depending on many factors, townhouses, and 25% high density housing in including the urban form and land the form of three low and mid-rise apartments uses. For example, ROPA 128 used buildings. approximately 45% of the gross land to calculate the net density. Figure 2.6: Community at a gross density of 50 people and jobs per hectare Figure 2.7 presents another example of a community in the Williamsburg Study Area in the City of Kitchener with a density of 50 people and jobs per gross hectare, with lot frontages ranging from 5.5 m to 13 m. The community is comprised of single and semi detached homes interspersed with townhomes. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 23 Figure 2.7: Streetscape of a Community at a gross density of 50 people and jobs per hectare Communities at a density of 50 people and jobs per gross hectare can exhibit a mix use development and lots that are narrower and deeper. These communities support a range of services that can be located nearby, including a library, childcare facility, resource centre, retail commercial activities and open space network allowing residents greater access and flexibility. Higher plan densities meeting the required density of 50 people and jobs per hectare can still be achieved while maintaining the desirable characteristics of the current small town feel of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle. Figure 2.8 presents an example of a suburban medium density residential development with above ground floor retail located in Markam, Ontario. Figure 2.8: Suburban Medium Density Residential Above Ground Floor Retail Copyright Queen's Printer for Ontario, photo source: Ontario Growth Secretariat, Ministry of Infrastructure What Do the Growing Durham Centres and Corridors Targets Mean for Clarington? As noted earlier, ROPA 128 established desired targets for the Regional Centres and Corridors throughout the Region. The Regional Centres located in Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle shall support an overall, long-term density target of at least 75 residential units per gross Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 24 hectare and a floor space index (FSI) of 2.5. Figure 2.9 Relationship of Height Coverage Regional Corridors shall support an overall, long- term density target of at least 60 residential units per gross hectare and an FSI of 2.5. Figure 2.9 illustrates the relationship of height coverage on a site. The less area of a site that is utilized for building, or coverage, the higher the building height must be to meet the FSI. The more coverage a building has, the lower the building height can be, meaning that is the Achieving 2.5 FSI in an urban form of fewer stories (which is more compatible with be achieved with greater land coverage. Some parking must be accommodated underground. Density and Built Form in Intensification Areas Best practices review of density and built form in intensification areas is detailed in the Intensification Discussion Paper that form part of this Official Plan Review. Below are some examples of medium and high density developments recently built in Clarington and other areas in the GTA. Costal Villas, Port of Newcastle Condominium buildings located along the Lake Ontario waterfront at the southern edge of the Port of Newcastle development. The base of each building provides covered parking and storage, creating a surface for terraces for the first floor units. Building Height: 3 storeys Number of Units: 54 Density: 41.2 units/ net hectare Parking: Surface Parking FSI: 0.56 Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 25 The Towns of Liberty, Bowmanville Compact group of townhouses organized in seven blocks of three and four townhomes around an internal drive aisle and small play area / roundabout. street and a driveway and garage off the internal street. The internal street is a tight, 6m (20ft) pavement width giving the development an intimate, neighbourly atmosphere. This project is a good example of a compact, residential scaled, medium Building Height: 3 storeys Number of Units: 27 density development that would be compatible in Density: 37.5 units/ net hectare most low-rise, established neighbourhoods. Parking: Surface Parking FSI: 0.63 Aspen Heights Condominiums, Bowmanville Low rise condominium development built on the edge of one of Bowmanvilles established suburban neighbourhoods, south of Highway 2, the communitys main east-west traffic route. The site borders a CN Rail Corridor. In addition, a neighbourhood commercial complex is planned within a few minutes walk. Building Height: 3 storeys Number of Units: 164 Density: 60 units/ net hectare Parking: Surface Parking FSI: 0.51 Elsey Building, Oshawa Massey Square Condominiums and Towns, Toronto Density: 330 units/net hectare Parking: Underground parking Density: 240 units/net hectare FSI: 2.7 Parking: Underground parking FSI: 3.0 Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 26 The Boardwalk Condominiums, Toronto This Low-rise condominium building is located along Lakeshore Boulevard, at the southern end of a recently developed compact neighbourhood on the former Woodbine Racetrack site, adjacent to Torontos established Beaches community. The neighbourhood is a mix of singles, semi-detached and townhomes, mixed use retail/residential buildings and a large community park, all organized Building Height: 5 storeys on a highly regular grid. Number of Units: 99 Density: 154 units/ net hectare Parking: Underground Building Height: 5 storeys Number of Units: 99 Density: 154 units/ net hectare Parking: Underground FSI: 2.0 Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 27 2.3 A Framework for Managing Growth The following sub-section describes a sustainable development framework that will be used as the basis for developing the growth scenarios. It also describes how Clarington has many greenfield, greyfield, in-fill and other intensification areas. The Provincial policy framework requires municipalities to manage urban growth in a sustainable manner, creating vibrant, compact, attractive and complete communities. Complete and sustainable communities are more than places to live and work they are also places for recreation, with amenities to fulfill the daily needs of their population. They are also economic engines that contribute to the local and Regional economies. They are exciting places providing a variety of entertainment choices to its residents and visitors. They protect the natural environment and respectfully integrate natural features with recreational activities and into the urban development. The core elements that contribute to the development of complete and sustainable communities are graphically depicted in Figure 2.10. There are at least nine distinct ingredients that characterize attractive, vibrant and successful neighbourhoods. While the graphic shows each element as being distinct from one another, they are actually heavily integrated and mutually supportive of one another. All these elements can contribute to create a complete and sustainable Clarington, constituting key principles to manage future urban growth. Each characteristic and its relationship to the others is explained below. Figure 2.10: Elements of a Vibrant, Compact, Attractive, Complete Community Unique Features Diversity of Compact Form and Housing Forms and Density Amenities and Tenures Connections, Protection of High Quality Natural Environment Infrastructure to Public Realm and and Agricultural Support Growth Pedestrian Resources Environment Diversity Range of Strong and Diverse and Mixture of Transportation Economy Land Uses Choices Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 28 2.3.1 Compact Form and Density Density measures the mass of people living and/or working within a given area. Compact and denser urban forms use infrastructure more efficiently, create walkable environments and provide greater access to amenities. This form of development also provides market opportunity for a range of retail destinations and supports housing choice and affordability. Density helps expand transportation choices, and provides the ridership needed to make bus and rail transit viable and a competitive transportation option. Dense development can improve community fiscal health by reducing infrastructure duplication and making efficient use of present capacity. Higher densities reduce the impact of the built area on the environment by concentrating development and people within a smaller geographic area. Higher densities in greenfield areas include a variety of housing forms on smaller lots: single detached, semi-detached, townhouses and low and mid-rise apartments. It also includes local centres and corridors that contain a variety of uses, mixed-use buildings, amenities and transit facilities. developed with a low density and a lot and road pattern that cannot accommodate the elements of a compact community (see Section 4). New policies in the Official Plan should direct development in the greenfield areas to achieve a compact and denser urban form and identify local centres and corridors to concentrate local amenities. Greenfield areas adjacent to Regional Corridors in Courtice and Bowmanville have the opportunity to be developed with higher densities and more variety of housing types than in the past. This type of development could also generate the demand for higher levels of transit and create more walkable communities. Typical housing forms found within densely populated intensification areas include low, mid and high rise apartment buildings and walk-up and stacked town homes. Population related employment uses are typically mid and high rise office and commercial buildings (and multi- story retail uses). These housing and employment forms allow for a critical mass of people to live and work within a concentrated area in close proximity to one another, thus increasing the Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 29 overall density of the area. This critical mass of people helps to support the wide variety of land uses and transportation modes found within intensification neighbourhoods. Clarington has many sites with potential for intensification with higher densities. The Intensification Strategy completed as part of the Official Plan Review, identified areas that are more suitable for higher density development (i.e. along centres and corridors). The Intensification Strategy recommended appropriate specific policy directions and changes to the Official Plan. This focus on compact and denser urban forms would be consistent with the Region of Du ROPA 128, which included policies encouraging higher densities, mixed uses and compact urban form along Regional and Local centres and corridors and waterfront places, while protecting the historic downtowns. 2.3.2 Diversity and Mix of Land Uses Sustainable greenfield developments serve more than one function. These neighbourhoods contain an identifiable centre which concentrates community services, amenities and commercial activities in a compact, walkable form. In addition, these amenities (such as community and senior centres, schools, recreational areas, libraries and cultural centres) are located within 8 to 10 minutes walking distance from the majority of the dwellings. ROPA 128 includes policies directing the location of community facilities within walking distance or in close proximity to existing and future transit routes. These neighbourhoods also contain employment opportunities, which provide the ability for live and work in the same community. Vibrant and successful intensification areas contain a diversity and mix of land uses and tend to provide a large critical mass of complimentary uses which are multiple traffic generators, providing activities for a variety of different users (different ages, different interests etc.). These areas provide residential, commercial, employment, recreational, entertainment, public service and institutional and cultural uses that are integrated and mixed throughout the area. In this way, all parts of the area maintain constant activity throughout the day and into the evening. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 30 -use with few amenities in the peripheries. Clarington has the opportunity to create more diverse neighbourhoods, in both new greenfield and intensification areas, with amenities, retail and employment opportunities located within walking distance from most of the residences. Portions of regional and local corridors could become mixed-use areas with the opportunity to live, work, shop and recreate locally. Employment areas in Clarington are also mostly single-use and segregated from the residential areas. Amenities to support the needs of employees (i.e. small commercial areas, restaurants, personal services, day cares, bank services) should be encouraged. This will reduce the need for employees to drive long distances outside the employment areas to fulfill daily necessities. 2.3.3 Range of Transportation Choices Vibrant areas that attract a diversity of people require a diverse range of transportation choices so as to reduce congestion and minimize the need for parking space, thereby maximizing the amount of developable lands. Reciprocally, a wide range of transportation choices requires a critical mass of people to support it. A typical range of transportation choices within a neighbourhood might include walking, cycling, transit and automobile. In compact, complete communities, schools, parks, community and senior centres, convenience commercial and other amenities are located within walking or cycling distance of residential areas, reducing the residents need to drive to those places for 5 their daily needs. The Ontario Ministry of -Supportive Land Use Planning 5 City of Calgary (2004). Transit Oriented Development Best Practices Handbook. It is estimated that a radial walking distance of 400-600 meters (approximately 8-10 minute walk) from higher-order transit facilities is appropriate in intensification areas to support transit. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 31 Guidelines recommends a residential density of 10 units per gross hectare to support one-hour transit service. If Clarington wants to grow more sustainable, a plan must be implemented to reduce the reliance on cars. As such, higher densities, intensification and the location of transit supportive uses along centres and corridors will promote greater transit ridership and will support frequent transit service. Transit supportive uses also provide opportunities for multi-purpose trips that pedestrians can complete 6 during single trips. The location of such uses in a walking distance of the existing and proposed transit hubs (i.e. proposed GO Stations in Courtice and Bowmanville) will make transit a more convenient and attractive mode of transportation for those areas. In addition, the Greater Toronto Transit Authorities (GTTA) plan, The Big Move, already proposed future interregional transit service to be provided by the GO network at Bowmanville and Courtice and identified a new transportation corridor along the planned Highway 407 and the 407 link. Region of Durham Official Plan and ROPA 128 also include policies supporting compact and denser urban forms, as well as convenient access to public transportation. Moreover, the Region of Durham is undertaking several studies to further explore and plan for the future development of local transit infrastructure and consideration of the potential for Light Rapid Transit, Transit-Oriented Developments and Transit Demand Management strategies (see Section 3.3). These initiatives will provide better connections between the municipality and the rest of the GTA and will reduce the dependence on automobiles for daily commuting needs. 2.3.4 Numerous Connections, High Quality Public Realm and Pedestrian Environment Successful and attractive neighbourhoods are well connected to their surrounding neighbourhoods, contain year-round connected pedestrian and cycling networks and have a favourable pedestrian environment. These connections cater to pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and automobile users and allow people to enter and exit the area from a variety of routes. In these neighbourhoods, street and block 6 Ibid. See the Glossary for a definition of Transit Supportive Uses. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 32 patterns provide interconnection, linkages, and walkability. Cul-de-sacs are discouraged in connected communities; instead, these contain medium to short block lengths (100 to 7 150 metres in length). Street design includes continuous sidewalks, appropriate width, and access to the local pedestrian/trail system; it also promotes an intimate pedestrian scale, safety, slow traffic and optimized land use. Through policy directions, Clarington could increase street connectivity for its future neighbourhoods, with clear pedestrian and bicycle routes; short distances to key destinations; continuous sidewalks and pathways that are easy to find and follow; connections to transit facilities; and minimal conflict between vehicular and pedestrian ways. Thriving intensification and greenfield areas also usually have high quality public realms. These public amenities are shared spaces and might include courtyards, well lighted walkways, public plazas, civic buildings and enclosed public spaces. These elements reinforce one another and provide a network of spaces which enhance the overall public realm of the area. An enhanced public realm helps to draw people into the area and supports the requirement for denser housing forms. Successful and vibrant intensification areas also cater to pedestrians first, providing an environment which supports pedestrian movement. Components such as pedestrian malls, linear main streets, colonnades for weather protection, public squares, public art, active ƭƷƚƩĻŅƩƚƓƷƭͲ ƭźķĻǞğƌƉ ĭğŅĽƭ ğƓķ ƷƩğźƌ ƌźƓƉğŭĻƭ ğƌƌ ŷĻƌƦ Ʒƚ ƭǒƦƦƚƩƷ ğ ƦĻķĻƭƷƩźğƓ ŅźƩƭƷ ğƷƒƚƭƦŷĻƩĻ͵ 7 Ibid Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 33 This pedestrian first atmosphere adds to the overall vibrancy of the area and reduces dependence on the automobile for internal travel, thereby supporting the diversity of modes and connections required to build a vibrant and successful intensification neighbourhood. Clarington has the opportunity to create neighbourhoods with an improved grid-based street pattern, with frequent, interconnected and walkable streets, shorter blocks, continuous sidewalks, enhanced pedestrian/trail system and with high quality public realm in both intensification and greenfield areas. Clarington already has very active and attractive pedestrian oriented streets in the historic downtowns in Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono. The character of these main street areas could be replicated along other regional and local corridors, particularly in the Courtice Main Street corridor, and along the proposed corridors in Courtice Road and Bloor Street. In addition, with the location of attractive gateways and focal points along main corridors and centres, Clarington has the potential to attract businesses that will benefit from high levels of pedestrian traffic. 2.3.5 Diversity of Housing Forms and Tenures Complete communities have a variety of housing choices to accommodate its diverse population base. Providing a mix of both ownership and rental opportunities and housing forms, including apartments and townhomes helps to attract a range of people (such as students, singles, small families and seniors). Accommodating a diverse population can create a greater support for local businesses and shops, more diverse range of services for residents, and ultimately produces a more vibrant and energetic city. Accommodating a critical mass of people to support transit service means providing a variety of housing types and tenures suited to a wide range of potential residents. by single and semi-detached homes. Although more recent developments have included a higher proportion of townhouses and apartments, a significant shift has to be done to create neighbourhoods with more diverse housing types and tenure. In addition, with an aging population, Clarington will need to start accommodating developments targeted for seniors, such as long-term care facilities and retirement condominium developments. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 34 2.3.6 Unique Features, Community Facilities and Amenities Unique features, community facilities and amenities are destinations that draw people in. These include places like libraries, art galleries, museums, movie and performance theatres, sports and recreational facilities, health care facilities, schools, colleges and universities and also specialty retail and shopping areas. Important landmarks, including buildings and public art are also considered to be unique features. The location of one-of-kind buildings and amenities provide a magnet to attract people into the area, thereby providing support to the higher densities required within these areas. Community facilities also have the potenital to become anchors for town centres, mixed use nodes or other special activity areas. In addition, complete communities have a positive and strong sense of place. A positive sense of place is defined by places within the municipality that have a unique built form and, or, natural environment. Strong sense of place also contributes the communities to identify and support a positive image of the municipality. Activities such as city- wide events, festivals and functions help to create a strong sense of place and identity. Clarington has very stable and vibrant historic downtowns in the communities of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono. Reinforcing and enhancing its downtowns could have a great influence on creating a sense of place and identity and on creating a complete and vibrant Clarington. 2.3.7 Infrastructure to Support Growth Sustainable communities make responsible, strategic and adequate investments in infrastructure to support growth that will benefit its residents and businesses over the long term. Building compact communities make efficient use of available and new infrastructure. Land use planning decisions allocate new infrastructure to areas which have more potential to produce multiple benefits to a wide range of stakeholders. Wise and strategic Municipal, Regional and Provincial investment in infrastructure can support smart growth and sustainability. In Clarington, water, wastewater and transit services are provided by the Region. Consequently, Municipal authorities and local stakeholders have to discuss with the Region of Durham where the best and more efficient investment in infrastructure would be in the future. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 35 One of the pre-requisites for building a successful intensification area is adequate supply of appropriate infrastructure. Intensification areas require water and wastewater capacity to support development and may also require innovative techniques to address stormwater issues. While these services tend to be invisible for the most part, as a rule there are required to support dense urban development, particularly in older areas where servicing may be in poor condition due to age. In additional to traditional infrastructure requirements, other services, such as wireless networks are increasingly important for attracting people and businesses into an area. Within the Clarington context, the efficient use of infrastructure can be achieved by developing areas suited for intensification and infill to a level that is supported by the capacity of the existing infrastructure, without significant need to remove and replace otherwise adequate infrastructure. This will allow additional development to be supported by previous infrastructure investments. Conversely, replacing existing infrastructure in adequate condition within an existing developed area is typically more expensive than constructing new infrastructure in greenfield areas and effectively shortens the lifecycle of the initial infrastructure investment. Focusing future greenfield development in a smaller number of geographic areas and timing development to proceed in sequential, mutually-supportive phases will allow Clarington to realize several efficiencies, including: infrastructure investments could support several development projects in a more concentrated area; infrastructure can be readily planned and extended ahead of sequential development; compact development allows infrastructure projects to be undertaken in a coordinated fashion where they can be more readily designed and constructed to complement one another; and, developing in focused locations allows infrastructure to be more quickly developed with potential savings realized by avoiding the need to implement temporary or interim solutions. In addition, incorporating sustainable development strategies that help to reduce the per- capita demand from both existing and future development (i.e. conservation measures) can Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 36 help to reduce the need for water and wastewater infrastructure expansion and help to alleviate capacity constraints in water distribution and sewage collection networks. Similarly, local stormwater controls such as low-impact development techniques (i.e. permeable pavements, bio-swales, bioretention, green roofs) can provide environmental benefits and reduce the need to for high capacity conveyance infrastructure. 2.3.8 Protection and Enhancement of the Natural Heritage and Agricultural Resources Successful and sustainable communities develop supporting, protecting and enhancing their natural heritage system. Decisions about future development and growth are weighted with careful consideration of how change will impact air, watercourses, terrestrial features, fish habitats, agriculture and resources. Planning objectives contained in Provincial legislation are centered in the protection of the natural environment through smart growth, the efficient management of land uses and the development of communities with compact urban form. In addition, Provincial legislation also encourages the creation of an open space system within the urban and built-up areas. As noted earlier, more than three quarters of the municipality is within the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine protection areas. In addition, Clarington has strong policies to protect its Natural Heritage System in its Official Plan, specifically to preserve the environmental protection areas and green spaces. The protection and enhancement of the environment is also a priority for the community and one of the fundamental goals for the growth management strategy. Clarington also could achieve the protection of the environment through the reduction of its urban development footprint and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. There are many elements that can contribute to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions, including a compact urban form, the use of green infrastructure, conservation of water and energy, use of renewable energy, use of green building materials, reduction of private automobile dependence and provision of a wide range of transportation choices. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 37 od not resources and achieving local food security is an important component of a sustainable community. The transition between urban, rural and natural areas is also an important aspect of managing growth. Ideally, there should be a relatively smooth transition between urban uses and rural uses. Setbacks, parks, community uses, trails, open spaces, natural vegetated buffers and landscaping can help to minimize land use conflict and compatibility along the urban fringe. Provincial policy directions included in the PPS, Greenbelt Plan and Places to Grow, protect prime agricultural areas for long-term use for agriculture. As a result, Provincial policies focus growth within settlement areas with a minimum expansion of urban boundaries. In addition, the Regional Official Plan has the objectives to support community food security and protect and maintain agricultural land for future generations. ROPA 128 directs local municipalities to protect prime agricultural areas as a significant element of the These policy directions from the Province and the the municipality to preserve the natural environment and the agricultural lands; they support the conservation of green spaces and agricultural areas and the maintenance of urban separators between urban communities. 2.3.9 Strong and Diverse Economy Complete and sustainable communities maintain strong and competitive economies, with a stable environment for investment, adequate land for employment, qualified labour force and an efficient transportation network for the movement of people and goods. Clarington has a vast amount of employment lands; however it is largely under-serviced and vacant. Even though there are large designated employment areas and important sources of employment in the municipality proportion of Clarington residents commute to other municipalities to work. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 38 Provincial policy requires that municipalities designate and maintain adequate supply of lands for a variety of employment uses to accommodate their population needs and future growth. Special policies should be developed to make Clarington more attractive for investment, to retain employers and to ensure that employment areas are viable and an important element of the municipal structure. Employment opportunities also should be created in strategic locations throughout Clarington, such as downtown areas, and mixed-use centres and corridors that are walkable distance from the residential areas and can be frequently serviced by transit. Many of the elements described in this section have been included in the policy directions from the Region. ROPA 128 directs municipalities to prepare Secondary Plans for the development of greenfield areas larger than 20 hectares. These plans shall include the provision of a range and mix of housing, taking into account affordable housing needs; the permission of secondary suites throughout the built up area within the Region; and the provision of a diverse and compatible mix of land uses. This will support vibrant neighbourhoods, providing high quality public open spaces with site design and urban design standards that create attractive and vibrant places, support transit, walking and cycling and achieve an appropriate transition to adjacent areas. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 39 Section 2 Conclusions This section presents key trends related to growth management as well as policies from a number of legislations and plans. Many of these policies provide a foundation in developing the growth options in the GMS. The following summarizes the key points in this section: The provincial policy framework encourages land use planning that looks beyond municipal boundaries and addresses the three interrelated components of economy, environment and community; Provincial policy directs the municipalities to address intensification, in-fill and brownfield development as a starting point for the long-term land supply analysis; Strategies are being implemented throughout the world in order to create more environmental, social and sustainable communities, encouraging higher residential densities, greater use of public transit and more efficient use of infrastructure; The Province of Ontario has a vision for strong, liveable and sustainable communities. Many municipalities in Ontario are already incorporating the Provincial directions and The vision of Places to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe is one of compact settlement and development patterns that are capable of providing diverse opportunities to work, live and participate in community life; The Provincial Policy Statement requires official plans and related land use decisions to focus growth within settlement areas and promote the vitality of those areas; limit residential development and other rural land uses in rural areas; and, protect prime agricultural areas for long-term use for agriculture; The Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine clearly identify areas which are not suitable for urban growth; these lands form an important foundation for the The Places To Grow population, housing and employment forecasts allocates a total population of 960,000 people and 350,000 jobs to the Region of Durham by 2031; Growing Durham and the subsequent ROPA 128 allocates a total population target of 140,340 people, 52,120 households and 38,420 jobs to Clarington by 2031. The intensification target for Clarington for the 2015-2031 period is 6,181 residential units which will account for 32% of the residential growth; ROPA 128 indicates two urban boundary expansions within the lands designated as Orono. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 40 Section 2 Conclusions (continued) Places to Grow, The Big Move, ROPA 128 and the Durham Transportation Master Plan provide a clear vision supporting goals for the transportation systems within the Clarington area; ROPA 128 identifies Regional Centres and Corridors in the communities of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle and allocates them density and FSI targets: Regional Centres: Density of 75 units per gross ha and 2.5 FSI, and o Regional Corridors: Density of 60 units per gross ha and 2.5 FSI. o There are at least nine distinct factors that support the development of attractive, vibrant and successful neighbourhoods, including: compact form and density; diversity and mix of land uses; range of transportation choices; numerous connections, high quality of public realm and pedestrian environment; diversity of housing forms and tenures; unique features and amenities; infrastructure to support growth; protection and enhancement of the natural heritage and agricultural resources; and, strong and diverse economy. All these elements can contribute to create a complete and sustainable Clarington, constituting key principles to manage future urban growth; Higher plan densities meeting the required density of 50 people and jobs per hectare can still be achieved while maintaining the desirable characteristics of the current small town feel of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle; It will be important that adequate buffering and transitioning of lands surrounding farm operations be provided to help existing farms remain viable and limit conflicts at the urban/rural fringe. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 41 Section 3 Environment & Infrastructure Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 42 3 ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE 3.1 Protecting the Natural Environment and Agricultural Areas The natural heritage system is a fundamental The natural heritage system is a component of the overall municipal significant permanent component of structure, as it defines some of the areas the municipal structure, covering which are not suitable for urban development. As mentioned in Section 2, the The open space system and the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine areas agricultural areas function as cover more than 80% of the municipality, desirable urban separators among restricting urban growth to the area the three main communities immediately north of the existing urban areas of Bowmanville and Courtice and to the east of Newcastle. Lands within the Greenbelt plan area, which includes areas within the Oak Ridges Moraine, are not considered suitable for future urban development. Figure 3.1 illustrates the Natural Heritage system in Clarington. In addition to the provincial designated Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine, Clarington Official Plan designates an Open Space System which consists of Environmental Protection Area, Natural Core Areas, Natural Linkage Areas, the Waterfront Greenway and Green Space. Development within the designated Open Space System is generally discouraged. Official Plan policies indicate that where a development or redevelopment proposal includes non- developable land or land designated as Environmental Protection Area, Council may request that such land be dedicated to the Municipality. However, where lands are designated Environmental Protection Area, Green Space, Waterfront Greenway or Oak Ridges Moraine, it does not necessarily mean the Municipality will acquire private lands for public use. Within the Open Space system, the Environmental Protection Areas are recognized as the most significant component of the m protected from human activity. In addition, Green Space lands are intended to link other significant components of the local Open Space System. Finally, Waterfront Greenway areas are designated to ensure that the unique physical, natural and cultural attributes of these areas are protected and regenerated. Recreational uses, compatible tourism uses, conservation, and agriculture are permitted in the Waterfront Greenway. The Natural Core Areas and Natural Linkages Areas are located within the Oak Ridges Moraine area. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 43 Agricultural areas also represent an important component of the municipal structure and are a key component of the m economy. Prime agricultural areas, as designated by the The open space system between Courtice and Bowmanville and the prime agricultural areas between Bowmanville and Newcastle also function as urban separators among the three larger urban communities. The protection of the natural environment and of agricultural areas is a significant factor in achieving sustainable growth. As discussed Section 1.2, one of the main priorities for the residents of Clarington is to protect the local and provincial natural heritage system while limiting growth mostly to the existing urban areas. 3.1.1 Watershed Planning Watershed planning is currently recognized as one of the most effective mechanisms for the protection, management and enhancement of the natural environment. It uses a holistic heritage system, including hydrological resources (groundwater and surface water), terrestrial resources (wildlife habitat and habitat connectivity), aquatic resources and habitat (e.g. fish, streams, wetlands), and the inter-relationships that exist between these resources. Watershed plans are also locally based and therefore reflect, and are responsive to, the unique conditions including human land uses that exist within each watershed. Both the Durham Region and the Clarington Official Plans include policies that recognize the importance of watershed planning to the protection and wise management of natural heritage resources, and support the preparation of multi-stakeholder watershed planning studies. In partnership, the Conservation Authorities, the Region of Durham and the Municipality of Clarington and other watershed municipalities, have coordinated the preparation of watershed plans for the majority of the watercourses within Clarington. The information from the Watershed Plans will be used to update the Natural Heritage information found on Schedules C & D of the Official Plan. The refinement of the existing Natural Heritage System may have implications on the amount of land available not only for residential but also employment growth. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 44 Boundary Road Burketon Concession Rd 10 Figure 3.1 Regional Rd 20 35 Natural Heritage Concession Rd 9 115 Enfield & Open Space System Wilcox Road Haydon Concession Rd 8 Skelding Road Regional Rd 3 Legend Enniskillen Local Road Thertell Road Arterial Road Tyrone Concession Rd 7 Concession Rd 8 Highway Proposed 407 Link Leskard Solina Clarington Municipal Boundary Ganaraska Road Concession Rd 7 Urban Boundary Kendal Kirby Final Built Boundary Mitchell Major Waterbody Hampton Corners on Road Taunt Tyler Street Hamlet Concession Rd 6 Settlement Area Orono Natural Heritage System Concession Rd 4 Oak Ridges Moraine Pebblestone Road Concession Rd 5 Greenbelt - Protected Countryside Open Space System Bowmanville Environmental Protection Nash Road Concession Rd 4 35/115 Green Space Courtice Waterfront Greenway Concession Street E Maple Bloor Street Grove Newcastle **The source of all data is the Municipality of Clarington** Village Newtonville Baseline Road Baseline Road E Regional Highway 2 401 Brownsville Concession Rd 1 Wilmot 1 : 100,000 Creek 01,5003,0004,500 Map Created By: SFG Checked By: EC Date Created: May 25, 2009 Date Modified: Novemeber 12, 2009 Lake Ontario File Path: I:\\GIS\\091696 - Clarington\\ Mapping\\Working\\Natural Heritage System.mxd 3.2 Water and Wastewater Servicing Capacity Constraints and Opportunities The capacity of water supply and sewage treatment plants is an important consideration in support growth, through the provision of additional treatment capacity and the expansion of existing facilities, or the construction of new facilities, involve large capital expenditures, and require long timelines to plan, design and construct. Over the short term, all of the treatment facilities servicing the urban communities in Clarington have capacity to support growth The Region of Durham is undertaking an infrastructure and fiscal analysis that will examine in detail the servicing requirements associated with the implementation of ROPA 128 There may be constraints on the local availability of trunk watermain and sewer infrastructure to service growth and intensification in specific locations Only 10% of the vacant employment lands in Clarington are serviced by both municipal water and sanitary sewer Within Clarington the provision and operation of all water supply and sanitary sewage treatment infrastructure is the responsibility of the Region of Durham. The water supply infrastructure includes water supply plants, ground water wells, reservoirs/storage tanks and a distribution system of watermains and pumping stations. The sanitary sewage infrastructure consists of a system of gravity sewers, pumping stations and forcemains used to collect and convey sewage and wastewater to sewage treatment plants. The major urban areas of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle are serviced by municipal water supply and sanitary sewage systems. These systems depend on Lake Ontario as the source for raw water and the receiving body for treated wastewater. The communities of Newtonville and Orono also have municipal water supply systems, but rely on private systems to treat and manage wastewater. The Orono water system is supplied by several groundwater wells, while the Newtonville system is supplied through a connection to the Newcastle water distribution system. To date, planning for the provision of appropriate capacity at each of the water supply and sewage treatment plants has been completed on the basis of supporting the target populations set out for each community in the existing Clarington Official Plan. In this regard, each of the facilities servicing the urban communities in Clarington has some capacity available to support Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 46 growth in the short-term. Additionally, the Region of Durham Capital Budget Forecasts and Development Charge By-law Background Studies identify a number of capacity expansions projects in Clarington by 2021. Table 3.1 below presents a brief overview of: The extent to which the existing population utilizes the capacity provided by the water supply and sewage treatment plants as they are currently configured. The estimated additional population that could be supported by the available capacity not currently being utilized. These estimates are based on the use of per-capita rates that represent the expected quantity of additional water demand and sewage flow that each new member of the population would generate. The per-capita flows used include the residential, commercial and industrial flows expected to be associated with each person. Any planned capacity increases documented in the Region of Durham Four Year Capital Budget Forecast (2009) and the Durham Region Development Charge By-law Background Study (2008). The estimated total population that could be supported after the currently planned capacity increase is implemented. These figures are based on the existing flows and existing populations as well and the use of per-capita flow rates to determine how much population can be supported by the total expanded capacity above and beyond the portion of the capacity that is utilized by the flows produced by the existing population. Table 3.1: Water Supply and Sewage Treatment Bowmanville Water Supply Sewage Treatment Plant Bowmanville Water Supply Plant Port Darlington Water Pollution Control Plant Capacity 52% of current capacity. 89% of current capacity 1 Utilization Additional 19,00029,000 additional people 3,0004,000 additional people supported 2 Population supported by the current plant. by the current plant. Proposed Increase capacity by 33% allowing Increase capacity by 100% allowing a total 3 Expansion a total population of 73,000population of 67,000 75,000 people to be 93,000 people to be supported. supported. Remarks In the fullness of time it is expected that some sanitary flows from west Bowmanville will be directed to the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 47 Courtice Water Supply Sewage Treatment Plant Oshawa Water Supply Plant & Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant & Whitby Water Supply Plant Harmony Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (Oshawa) Capacity 74% of current capacity. 61% of current capacity. 1 Utilization Additional 79,00094,000 additional people 80,000100,000 additional people 2 Population supported by the current plants, supported by the current plants in the within the entire Whitby, Oshawa, entire Oshawa, Courtice service area. Courtice service area. Proposed Increase total capacity by 40% No plans for expansion of treatment 3 Expansion through an expansion at the capacity. Whitby WSP. Allowing at total population of 480,000521,000 to be supported. Remarks All figures above address the entire All figures above address the entire Oshawa Whitby, Oshawa and Courtice and Courtice service area. Only a share of service area. Only a share of available capacity will be allocated to available capacity will be allocated Courtice. to Courtice. Newcastle/Newtonville Water Supply Sewage Treatment Plant Newcastle Water Supply Plant Newcastle (Wilmot) Water Pollution Control Plant Capacity 74% of current capacity. 64% of current capacity. 1 Utilization Additional Approximately 3,000 additional Approximately 3,0004,500 additional 2 Population people supported by the current people supported by the current plant. plant. Proposed Increase capacity by 100% allowing Increase capacity by 100% allowing a total 3 Expansion a total population of population of 23,00025,000 people. approximately 23,000 people to be supported jointly in Newcastle and Newtonville. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 48 Orono Water Supply Sewage Treatment Plant Orono Water Supply Plant No municipal sewage treatment facilities. Capacity 62% of current capacity. n/a 1 Utilization Additional Approximately 1,000 people n/a 2 Population supported by the current plant. Proposed No plans for expansion of supply or n/a 3 Expansion treatment capacity. Remarks Supplied by ground water rather Septic loadings than Lake Ontario surface water. Notes in the Table: 1.Capacity utilization based on 5-year historic maximum of maximum day flow for water supply and 5-year historic maximum of average day flow for sanitary sewage. 2.Low-end of population range based on the conservative (higher) benchmark per-capita flow rates that have historically been used for planning purposes. High-end of population range based on maximum of 5-year historic per capita rates as calculated using historic flow and population data. 3.Size of expansion expressed as a percentage of existing capacity (e.g. 100% increase indicates doubling of existing capacity, 33% increase indicated increasing capacity by one-third of existing). The population figures provided above include ranges in order to reflect potential variability in the per-capita water consumption and sanitary sewage generation rates associated with population growth. Lower per-capita rates that would allow larger overall populations to be supported could result from: Improved quality of water distribution and sanitary sewage collection infrastructure which reduces the quantity of water lost through leakage and reduces the volume of groundwater that infiltrates into the sanitary sewage system. Movements towards conservation and water reuse by residential and industrial users that has the potential to reduce overall water use and sewage flows. Higher per-capita rates that would allow smaller overall populations to be supported could result from: A change in the jobs-to-population ratio that would result in a greater number of jobs relative to population either within Clarington as a whole or a specific community. A shift in the employment growth patterns between communities such that the number of jobs relative to population changed in a particular community. An example would be an increased employment growth in Courtice relative to the rate of population growth. The introduction of industrial uses with intensive water requirements. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 49 A consumption pattern that does not favour water conservation and reuse measures. In addition to the high-level commentary provided here the Region of Durham is presently undertaking an Infrastructure and Fiscal Analysis Impact Study that will examine in detail the servicing requirements associated with implementation of the Growing Durham Plan. This study will: Examine the servicing needs for each community on a block-by-block level to identify any necessary infrastructure upgrades to accommodate the proposed intensification and growth. Provide timelines and define funding mechanisms for implementing the necessary infrastructure improvements. Beyond the major treatment plant level considerations discussed above, it is important to note that local constraints in the trunk and local elements of the water distribution and the sanitary sewage collection systems may impose localized constraints on growth and/or intensification in particular geographic areas. As a result, there may be a need for the Region of Durham to consider expanding or reinforcing infrastructure in key locations where it is efficient to do so. Based on the forecasted population growth in the Region of Durham, a new trunk sanitary sewer is required to convey sanitary sewage flows from the communities in Brooklin, Oshawa and Courtice to the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). The Regional Municipality of Durham completed a Class Environmental Assessment in 2011 to identify the preferred route for the trunk sanitary sewer. The preferred route is illustrated on the figure below. The estimated size of the trunk sanitary sewer ranges from 1350mm to 2100mm diameter. The undeveloped lands (future urban residential lands and employment lands) west of Courtice Road in the vicinity of Trulls Road, north and south of Bloor Street, are within the anticipated Courtice WPCP sewer-shed. In addition, lands east of Courtice Road, including the proposed urban boundary expansion located north of Bloor Street, also fall inside the sewer shed. Detailed design work for the trunk sanitary sewer is expected to be completed in 2012. It is anticipated that the trunk will be constructed to the intersection of Courtice Road and Baseline Road in or by the end of 2013 with further extension to the corner of Trulls Road and Baseline Road by the end of 2015. Future extensions of the trunk sanitary sewer will most likely be driven by development demand. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 50 Figure 3.2: Proposed Courtice Sanitary Sewer Source: GENIVAR. Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class Environmental Assessment Study, 2011. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 51 Regarding the employment lands, a key constraint of these lands in Clarington is the servicing status. Only around 56 hectares of vacant employment lands in Clarington are serviced by both municipal water and sanitary sewer, which represents less than 10% of the vacant employment land supply. Roughly 80 hectares of employment lands are serviced only by municipal water this includes all the vacant employment lands in the Newcastle Employment Area (28.2 hectares), close to 34 hectares in Bowmanville and only about 19 hectares in Courtice. Table 3.2 shows the vacant employment lands by servicing status. According to the Economic Base and Employment Lands Discussion Paper, the supply of serviced vacant employment lands is insufficient to support forecasted growth, and provide for market choice. The development potential of the employment areas in Clarington in terms of types of uses and density is limited by lack of full servicing. The report concludes that development and investment attraction efforts are being hampered by a low supply of serviced employment land. Table 3.2 Gross Hectares of Vacant Employment Lands by Servicing Status Municipal Water Municipal Municipal No and Water Sewer Municipal Community Sewer Only Only Servicing Total Newcastle 0 28.2 0 0 28.2 Bowmanville 55.8 33.6 0 114.8 204.2 Courtice 0 17.9 5.4 416.3 439.6 Total 55.8 79.7 5.4 531.1 672.0 Source: Municipality of Clarington, EDP Consulting In sum, wastewater servicing expansions are needed to service population and employment growth, especially to support the intensification, population and employment targets mandated by ROPA 128. Improvements in the wastewater and water services will also ensure the timely development of the employment lands, particularly of the Energy Business Park in Courtice and the proposed Technology Business Park in Bowmanville. In addition, as stated in the Intensification Discussion Paper, future development along the Regional Corridors, including Courtice Road, Highway 2 and Bloor Street, will require the construction of new water supply, sanitary sewer and storm water infrastructure to support growth. 3.3 Regional and Interregional Transit & Transportation The following sub- initiatives and studies. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 52 3.3.1 Existing Transportation System The transportation network within Clarington facilitates the movement of people and goods locally within the municipality and provides connections to areas beyond the municipal commute to locations of work outside of Clarington makes the transportation network and its connections key element Road Network Clarington transportation system is Currently, the Clarington transportation system primarily oriented towards vehicular is primarily oriented towards vehicular traffic traffic with a heavy focus on the use of private automobiles. travelling on public roadways with a heavy focus on the use of private automobiles to support personal mobility and the use of trucks to support goods movement. Under a variety of jurisdictions the functional hierarchy of roads within the Clarington transportation system includes freeways as well as arterial, collector and local roads. The arterial roads form a large scale grid, with the internal network of collectors and local roads laid out on a curvilinear pattern. While the grid pattern provides for an efficient network to move people and good through the communities, the internal curvilinear system of local and collector roads poses some challenges (e.g. ability to serve with transit and active transportation). Freeways are controlled access roads under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation. Freeways within Clarington carry large volumes of inter-regional and regional traffic and form a key east-west link including both Highway 401 and the future Highway 407. Although classified as an arterial road rather than a freeway, it is noted that Highway 35/115 provides a key north- south link within the municipality and will be the eastern end for the future 407 East extension. Arterial Roads of various categories are designated by the Region of Durham and are under the jurisdiction of Province, Region of Durham or the Municipality. The primary purpose of arterial roads is to efficiently move large volumes of traffic at moderate to high speeds over longer distances while limiting private access and facilitating transit operation. Regional Highway 2 is an important arterial corridor that traverses the municipality east-west along the central areas and historical downtowns of Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village. The arterial road network also includes the Bloor Street and Courtice Road in Courtice; Regional Road 57 and Liberty Street in Bowmanville; Miller/North Street in Newcastle; and, Tayler Street/Taunton Road to the north of the three larger urban areas. Collector Roads are designated by and fall under the jurisdiction of the Municipality and are intended for the purpose of moving moderate volumes of traffic over short distances within a Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 53 localized area. The primary purpose of such roads is collecting and distributing moderate volumes of traffic among connected local roads, arterial roads and major traffic generators/destinations. Collector roads play a key role in facilitating local transit routes and provide opportunities to develop the infrastructure necessary to support active transportation modes such as walking and cycling. Local Roads carry relatively low traffic volumes and facilitate access to individual adjacent properties. Local roads also provide routes and/or opportunities for cycling and walking. Active Transportation Network The majority of the existing urban roadway system has pedestrian sidewalks which are generally considered a public amenity within a road allowance, providing opportunities for recreational mobility as well as helping facilitate access to localized retail and commercial areas such as the historic downtown cores of Clarington. Recently the development of trails and ed; however, the system of trails and pathways is still in its infancy and geared primarily towards use for recreational purposes. If the active transportation network matures through a process that focuses on developing key linkages and integrating active transportation facilities into municipal road right-of-ways (where appropriate) a system with improved connectivity will begin to evolve. Such a system would provide opportunities for more utilitarian uses such as home to work or home to school trips by walking or cycling. Local Transit Systems Local transit in Clarington is provided in part by Durham Region Transit (DRT) with conventional bus routes along the major arterial road network and some collector/local roads. The Highway 2 transit in Courtice, with GO Transit bus and Durham Region Transit bus service provided. Figure 3.3 shows the location of the local and regional transit systems. Transit in Courtice is limited to the central area, which is serviced by three routes that form part of the larger Oshawa area transit network. Only the 402 King route, which runs along Highway 2 (Courtice Main Street Corridor), provides full service on weekdays and reduced service on weekends and holidays. The other two routes (421 Townline route and 922 Bloor Victoria route) provide limited service on weekdays and during rush hours. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 54 The communities of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono are serviced by four DRT routes. At present these routes do not interconnect with other DRT routes servicing Courtice and other communities to the west, although these routes do overlap with the GO Transit bus service provided in the Highway 2 corridor area of Bowmanville. Operating primarily on arterial and collector roads, two routes, the 501 and 502 provide service exclusively within Bowmanville. Route 503 provides service between the Highway 2 corridor in Bowmanville and the community of Wilmot Creek twice a day (each direction), three days a week. Route 504 runs three days a week during peak AM and PM hours along a looped route that begins and terminates along the Highway 2 (King Street) corridor in Bowmanville. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 55 Figure 3.3 Municipality Transit Network Orono Legend ‹ ~ Proposed GO Stations Proposed GO Rail CN Rail Local Road Arterial Road Highway Proposed 407 Link GO Bus Route Transit Network (Durham Region) Clarington Municipal Boundary G H Urban Boundary 35/115 Courtice Major Waterbody Bowmanville ‹ ~ Newcastle ‹ ~ **The source of all data is the Municipality of Clarington** 401 1 : 60,000 01,0002,0003,000 Map Created By: JJA Checked By: EC Lake Ontario Date Created: 110509 Date Modified: 020812 File Path: I:\\GIS\\091696 - Clarington\\ Mapping\\Working\\Finals_111209\\ Transit Map.mxd Regional Transit Systems GO transit rail service is provided in Region of Durham at four stations located in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. Clarington currently does not have regional rail service and the nearest transit hub where rail service can be accessed, in the form of VIA rail and GO Transit, at the Oshawa VIA/GO Station south of Bloor Street, between Thickson Road and Stevenson Road. Regional transit opportunities are currently provided by the GO Transit Highway 2 bus service which runs along the Highway 2 corridor between Newcastle and Oshawa with varying frequency, anywhere from every 10 minutes during peak times (AM and PM) to 1 hour between the AM and PM Peaks. Additionally, park and ride service is available between Bowmanville and the Oshawa GO Train Station in the form of an express bus that runs along the 401 during the AM and PM peak hours. Significant investments in transit infrastructure will be needed in order to support growth in Clarington. The Region may need to expand existing transit services into greenfield Areas. Similarly, compact and denser growth in the built-up area, particularly in regional centres and corridors, will require the provision of a range of transportation choices, including frequent transit service, expanded active transportation network and improvements in the existing road network. Section 3.3.2 includes future initiatives that will help to expand the local transit infrastructure and will support the development of a more sustainable transportation system in Clarington. 3.3.2 Future Initiatives and Studies Clarington requires important improvements to its local, Regional and inter-regional transportation and transit system to support projected population and employment growth. Extension of GO rail service to Bowmanville and Courtice, improvements to the Highway 2 corridor Two new GO stations have been for regional and GO transit buses are of particular proposed for Clarington, which importance. The provision of efficient and reliable will provide for better transit service along the Regional Corridors that are connectivity with the rest of the targeted for growth (Highway 2, Courtice Road and GTA and also provide local Bloor Street) is pivotal in the development of a opportunities for transit- sustainable Clarington. Over the long term it would oriented development be expected that transit services would be extended The expansion of Highway 407 along the Corridors to service new development. and the link between Highways Additionally, the Region and the Municipality need 401 and 407 will influence the to offer transportation options that encourage shape of growth and also help walking and cycling across the urban settlement to improve regional connectivity areas. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 57 Largely consistent with the policy framework discussed in Section 2, the provincial government is planning to implement several major transportation-related infrastructure projects that will expand the existing transportation system and increase travel opportunities within Clarington. Additionally, the Region of Durham is undertaking several studies to further explore and plan for the future development of local transit infrastructure and consideration of the potential of Transit Demand Management (TDM). Initiatives that will help to expand the transportation and transit system in Clarington are discussed below: Highway 407 and 407 Link The expansion of Highway 407 and the link between Highways 401 and 407 will represent an important infrastructure endeavor that will shape the structure of the Municipality. The main urban areas, which will complement the transportation service provided by Highway 401. In addition, the proposed link between Highway 401 and the planned Highway 407, east of ctions and the potential to accommodate rapid transit. The link will also significantly increase access for employment lands in Courtice which will increase the market attractiveness and demand for those lands. The proposed highway corridor and the interchanges will require a detailed review of its impact on the Regional and local road network. GO Transit Expansion Extension of the GO rail service to Courtice and Bowmanville are of particular importance in the creation of a sustainable Clarington. The need to provide improved inter-regional transit service to Clarington via an easterly extension of the GO Transit rail system was identified as a component of the plan put forward in The Big Move. GO Transit and Metrolinx are planning to expand GO rail services by twinning approximately 25 kilometres of the existing Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) line from the Town of Whitby to the Municipality of Clarington. The project will also include the development of a maintenance facility yard in the Town of Whitby, four GO stations, one future potential GO station and a train layover facility within the Municipality of Clarington. The Oshawa to Bowmanville Go Train Service Expansion and Maintenance Facility Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed in early 2011 with the following objectives: Identify an appropriate crossing point to transition GO rail service from the CNR corridor to the CPR corridor, which was identified by previous feasibility studies as the preferred corridor; Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 58 Select preferred station locations to meet community needs with candidate station locations in the vicinity of Courtice Road in Courtice and Martin Road in Bowmanville; and, Assess impact of implementation and identify required mitigation measures. The Ministry of the Environment gave the proponents a notice to proceed with this GO rail expansion project. Planned GO stations at Bowmanville and Courtice will provide better connections between Clarington and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area. The operational expected within the next five years and the first phase of expansion will provide AM and PM peak service to Bowmanville with the ultimate plan to have all day service when the demand is created. The areas in the vicinity of the planned GO stations could have opportunities for intensification and the location of pedestrian/transit friendly development. One station is proposed to be located in Bowmanville, south of Highway 2, west of Martin Road, and will be located in close proximity to the West Town Centre. The Town Centre has a range the vicinity of this site are vacant and identified to have potential for intensification while others already have plans of subdivision. The future GO Station in Courtice is proposed to be located south of Bloor Street, east of Trulls Road, west of Courtice Road, and north of the CPR, within the employment area. There is a significant amount of vacant employment area between Bloor Street and Baseline Road. The location of this station in the middle of the employment area may stimulate the development of these lands. A concerted effort will likely be required to develop strong transportation links between a GO station located in the employment area and the existing community as well as the proposed intensification centres and corridors to the north. In addition, a train layover facility is also being proposed in Courtice, south of Baseline Road, east of Solina Road, west of Rundle Road, and south of the CPO line. Figure 3.3 (refer back) shows the location of the Region of Durham Transit routes, the location of the future GO Stations and the proposed Highway 407 in Clarington. Figures 3.4a, 3.4b and 3.4c shows the site design concept for the proposed stations in Courtice and Bowmanville as well as the layover facility. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 59 Figure 3.4a: Proposed Courtice Road GO Station (Darlington GO Station) Figure 3.4b: Proposed Martin Road GO Station (Bowmanville GO Station) Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 60 Figure 3.4c: Proposed Courtice Layover Facility Site c Long-Term Transit Strategy In March 2010 the Region completed a Long-Term Transit Strategy (LTSS) with a vision to provide an adaptive, safe, reliable, accessible, desirable transit system that shapes and connects the Region of Durham and beyond in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. The purpose of the LTTS is to develop a long-term regional transit strategy that considers multi-modal transportation alternatives and to recommend strategies for achieving a sustainable transportation system that is focused on rapid transit. Some of the key goals of the LTTS include: Improving transit accessibility by making transit accessible (within a 5 minute walk) for the residents and accessible for persons with special needs; Improving connections and partnerships with GO transit and neighbouring transit services; Providing local and express routes that integrate the Region; Delivering transit service that is competitive with the car as a mode of transportation; Improving off-peak service, especially evening and weekend service; and, Delivering accessible facilities and vehicles to meet the need of people with dissabilities. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 61 A set of alternative solutions were developed and evaluated. Based on the analysis, the project alternative for the Region of Durham Long Term Regional Rapid Transit Network for 2031 and beyond. The preferred alternative provides a comprehensive network of rapid transit service in the Region and includes the following recommendations: Light Rapid Transit (LRT) with 3-5 min peak service on Highway 2, from the Future Transit Terminal in the Toronto/Durham border to Courtice Road in Clarington, on Simcoe Street (Oshawa) and Taunton Road (from Pickering to Oshawa); Recommends the Region incorporates the Regional Transit Network Beyond 2031 into the Regional Official Plan, and begin to protect for future rapid transit corridors accordingly; Enhanced Conventional (Priority) Transit (10 min peak service) on the following roads: Courtice Road; Highway 2 (between Courtice Road and Downtown Newcastle); Bloor Street; Pebblestone Road; and, between the proposed Courtice GO station and the OPG; Includes the protection of five additional corridors with potential to accommodate demand for LRT over time, including Highway 2 between Courtice Road and Bowmanville; and, Establishes Highway 2 corridor as the highest priority rapid transit corridor in the network. Figure 3.5 shows an excerpt of the Recommended Regional Road Transit Network Beyond 2031 with a focus on Clarington. In addition the LTTS included a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy which provides recommendations for establishing a more transit supportive urban form. The TOD Strategy included policy recommendations to be included in the Area Municipal and Regional Official Plans which help to support TOD in the Region. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 62 Figure 3.5: Recommended Regional Road Transit Network Beyond 2031 (Clarington) Source: HDR|iTrans. Regional Municipality of Durham Long Term Transit Strategy Final Report, March, 2011. Transportation Demand Management Study TDM strategies are designed to decrease single occupant vehicle trips by presenting travelers with multi-modal and alternative choices such as ride-sharing, bicycling, walking, teleworking or taking transit. Region of Durham Transit has prepared a paper titled: Best Practices to Support Transportation Demand Management (May 2009) to identify strategies that will help achieve these ends and improve the transit system for the Region and its constituent municipalities. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 63 3.4 Community Facilities This section briefly considers community facilities such as educational, health care, child care, seniors services, recreational and cultural services within Clarington and their role in supporting growth. As communities grow, so too does the demand for a variety of services and facilities which are integral to the well-being of residents. Parks, swimming pools, arenas, schools and health care facilities have the potential to directly impact and improve quality of life. However, with the exception of municipal owned facilities, such as parks and arenas, the provision of most community facilities are contemplated through processes which are external to the land use planning framework. For example, school boards make decisions on where and when to build new schools. However, given the broader legislative context discussed earlier in this Paper, there is a need to link growth objectives with the allocation of all types of community facilities. Generally, the direction provided by the Region (and supported by the Province through Places to Grow) is to direct major community facilities to Regional and Local Centres. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 64 Section 3 Conclusions The natural heritage system, servicing, including water supply and wastewater treatment and the transportation/transit network have an important role in determining where, how and when growth can be directed over time in each of the communities in Clarington: The natural heritage system is a significant permanent component of the municipal ; The open space system and the agricultural areas function as desirable urban separators between the three main communities; There are a number of planned infrastructure improvements which have the potential to drive future growth opportunities in Clarington, including 407 extension, 401-407 link, GO service and treatment plant expansions; Over the short term, all of the treatment facilities servicing the urban communities in Clarington have some capacity to support additional growth; The Region of Durham is undertaking an Infrastructure and Fiscal Analysis that will examine in detail servicing requirements associated with implementation of ROPA 128; One of main obstacles to future growth is the availability of trunk watermain and sewer infrastructure to service growth and intensification in particular areas; Only around 10% of the vacant employment lands in Clarington are serviced by both municipal water and sanitary sewer; Based on the analysis of water and wastewater servicing, there appears to be insufficient resource capacity to support intensification along the major corridors, regional centres and to support Greenfield development; Transit and transportation systems play a significant role in modeling the municipal growth and creating a sustainable community; Currently, the Clarington transportation system is primarily oriented towards vehicular traffic travelling on public roadways with a heavy focus on the use of private automobiles to support personal mobility and the use of trucks to support goods movement; The majority of the existing urban roadway system has pedestrian sidewalks; the system of trails and pathways is limited and geared primarily towards use for recreational purposes; Clarington has limited transit service, with no current regional rail service. However, two GO stations have been proposed in the municipality, which will provide better connection to the rest of the GTA and major employment areas as well as local Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 65 Section 3 Conclusions (continued) The Region completed a Long-Term Transit Strategy with a vision to provide an adaptive, safe, reliable, accessible, desirable transit system and recommends the implementation of Light Rapid Transit in Courtice and enhanced traditional transit service along the main corridors in Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle; The expansion of Highway 407 and the link between Highways 401 and 407 will represent an important element that will shape the structure of the Municipality. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 66 Section 4 Urban Structure & Local Growth Trends Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 67 4 URBAN STRUCTURE & LOCAL GROWTH TRENDS An analysis of urban structure, historic population and housing growth, trends in urban development, educational attainment, employment base and commercial land supply was undertaken to understand key characteristics of the Municipality. The following sections and how to direct and manage its projected growth. 4.1 Urban Structure 2 Clarington has a large land area (approximately 611 km) and contains large expanses of agricultural and rural uses, including four urban communities and 13 hamlets: Urban Communities: Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle/Wilmot Creek and Orono. Hamlets: Brownsville, Newtonville, Mitchell Corners, Hampton, Solina, Kirby, Kendal, Enniskillen, Haydon, Tyrone, Enfield, and Burketon. The three main urban communities of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle Village are located to the south of the municipality. Orono, a smaller settlement area, is located to the north of Newcastle Village, adjacent to Highway 35/115. The urban settlement areas are situated along Highway 401, east of Oshawa. The majority of development is located north of the 401 corridor with pockets of waterfront development south of the 401 on Lake Ontario. Figure 4.1 illustrates the locations of the m. The Regional Urban Structure as depicted in the Regional Official Plan includes the communities of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle as part of the Lake Ontario Shoreline Urban Areas. central anchor, while Bowmanvil The following land use designations, as identified in the Regional Official Plan, form the urban structure of urban settlement areas in the municipality: Regional Centres: Are planned to be the main concentrations of activities and highest densities. Regional Centres include the future Courtice Town Centre, Bowmanville West and East Town Centre and Downtown Newcastle. Courtice Town Centre: A Secondary Plan for the redevelopment of the Courtice Main o Street and the Town Centre is in the process of being completed. The plan envisions the area as a mix-use, higher density, pedestrian oriented and compact area. The Town Centre is currently mainly vacant. Bowmanville West Town Centre: The planned function is to act as a mixed-use o centre, accommodating shopping needs in a more traditional, pedestrian friendly Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 68 built form. Currently, the area is only partially built out and continues to grow and develop. It is the principal transit hub within Clarington and provides access to a variety of transportation modes. Over the long term, the area is proposed to be serviced with GO rail and may be serviced with Regional Light Rapid Transit. The development of this area is presently regulated by the Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary Plan. Bowmanville East Town Centre: Includes the Historic Downtown, the central King o Street Spine and the Bowmanville Mall and Environs. These areas include a mix of institutional, cultural, mall shops, institutional, professional offices and restaurants and residential uses. The development of this area is presently regulated by the Bowmanville East Town Centre Secondary Plan. Newcastle Village Centre: Newcastle Village Centre (Downtown) is characterized by o its historic buildings, heritage character and specialty stores and shops. The area is covered by the Newcastle Village Centre Secondary Plan, which identifies a range of uses for the area. Regional Corridors: These are also planned to be developed with higher densities, mixed- use area and supporting higher order transit services and pedestrian oriented development. As mentioned in section 2, the amended Region of Durham Official Plan identifies Courtice Main Street (Highway 2 through Courtice), Courtice Road, Bloor Street and King Street (Highway 2 through Bowmanville). Courtice Main Street is partially developed and planned to be redeveloped into a mix-use, compact and pedestrian oriented corridor. King Street (between Mearns Avenue and Bennet Road), Courtice Road and Bloor Street Corridors are mostly undeveloped. Living Areas: Are intended primarily for residential housing and include supporting commercial, employment, institutional, retail and public/recreational uses. Employment Areas: Are planned as the primary locations for industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, research and development, and business parks. Major Open Space Areas: Include lands where development is restricted to ensure environmental protection and recreational opportunities. Waterfront Places: There are two designated Waterfront Places in Clarington (Port Darlington and Port of Newcastle) located on the shore of Lake Ontario. Generally, these Waterfront Places are separated -up areas and are better described as waterfront areas with a recreational focus and associated residential. Clarington Official Plan provides a more detailed layer of land use designations within the Settlement Areas, including the following main land uses: Residential Uses (Urban Residential, Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 69 Future Urban Residential, Medium Density Residential), Town Centre, Highway Commercial, Employment Uses (Prestige Employment, Light Industrial, General Industrial, Business Park), Utility, Environmental Protection Area, Green Space, Waterfront Greenway, and Community Park, among other uses. Figure 4.1 shows the location of the Centres, Corridors and Waterfront Places. A detailed analysis of the Regional Centres and Corridors and their opportunities and constrains for growth is included in Section 4 of the Intensification Discussion Paper. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 70 Leskard Solina d 6 sion R nces Co Concession Rd 7 Kirby Figure 4.1 Urban Structure Map Mitchell Corners Hampton d n Roa Taunto Legend Tyler Street ‹ ~ Proposed GO Stations Orono # Waterfront Places Local Road Regional Road Highway Proposed 407 Link Concession Rd 4 Pebblestone Road Regional Corridor Clarington Municipal Boundary Urban Boundary Built Boundary ROPA 128 Urban Boudary Bowmanville Expansion Town/Village Centre Nash Road G H Aggregate Extraction 35/115 Employment Areas Living Areas Courtice Natural Environment Areas* Waterfront Greenway Hamlet Concession Street E Maple Bloor Street Utility oncession Rd 3 C Grove Major Waterbody ‹ ~ Newcastle ‹ ~ Baseline Road Baseline Road E 401 # Wilmot *Natural environment areas consist of environmental protection Creek and green space designations* # **The source of all data is the Municipality of Clarington** 1 : 60,000 Map Created By: JJA Lake Ontario Checked By: EC Date Created: 072709 01,5003,0004,500 Date Modified: 020812 File Path: I:\\GIS\\091696 - Clarington\\Mapping\\Working\\ Finals_111209\\Updated Urban Structures Map.mxd 4.2 Local Population and Housing Trends The following section reviews population, housing growth, urban development, and land supply trends for Clarington and for each of the three urban communities of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle and the rural area. A brief review of the historical population trends by major age group is also provided. 4.2.1 Population Growth Figure 4.2 The Municipality of Clarington has growth from 1986. experienced rapid population approximately 63,000 in 1996 and approximately growth in the last decade 80,900 in 2006, an increase of 28%. Bowmanville is the largest urban centre, with a population of 31,600 in 2006. Courtice and Newcastle Village are the second and third urban concentrations with 23,200 and 8,900 residents in 2006 respectively. The hamlet and rural population is estimated at 17,200 people. The communities of Bowmanville and Courtice have an urban character and Newcastle Village and Orono have a historic village character. The remainder of the municipality is more rural in nature, with smaller hamlets and settlement areas. Figure 4.2: Clarington Historic Population Growth 100,000 90,000 87,930 80,000 80,900 72,600 70,000 63,000 60,000 51,400 50,000 40,000 35,400 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 198619911996200120062011 Historic Population Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting, 2010. Note: Population includes Census under-coverage Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 72 Table 4.1: Percent Population by Age 4.2.2 Age Structure Clarington, Durham, Ontario The percentage of the m-19 population has declined from 31.4% in 2001 to 29.6% in 2006, but is still higher than -54 also declined between 2001 and 2006 (from 51.36% to 50.6%), while the population in the 55-74 and 75+ age groups have increased (13.19% and 3.99% to 15.02% and 4.63%). Table 4.1 population base by age structure compared to the Region of Durham and the Province of Ontario. There are differences among the communitge distributions when compared with Clarington as a whole. very similar to Clarington overall, whereas Courtice shows a higher proportion in the younger and working age population. Newcastle has a higher proportion in the in the last census period 55+ age group (17%). Figure 4.3 The Municipality has a similar age summarizes population base by age structure when compared with the Region structure for the municipality and its major of Durham but less proportion of 55 years communities in 2006. or older when compared with the Province of Ontario Age structure has important implications The population in Newcastle and the rural when planning for housing, services and areas is slightly older than in the rest of amenities in Clarington, since different age the Municipality groups have different needs. A major increase of the population in the 55-74 and 75+ age groups will bring significant changes to the communities in terms of demand for housing, social services, transportation, recreation and health care, among other services. With need to update their official plans, programs and strategies to respond to the demands of the increasing aging community. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 73 Figure 4.3: Percent Population by Age Clarington vs. Major Communities, 2006 4.2.3 Historic Housing Growth fast pace in the past 20 years, which is The m substantially higher than the Ontario grew at an annual rate of 4.6% between average 1986 and 2006, which is substantially higher Household size has shrunk in Clarington than the Ontario average (1.7%) and the and across Ontario Region of Durham average (3.1%); however, the growth rate has generally declined during the later portion of the 20-year period, from 5,500 units between 1986- 1991 to less than 3,700 from 2001-2006. In addition, the average household size declined from 3.07 to 2.87 persons per unit. This trend is common for Ontario municipalities including Clarington and is anticipated to continue due to moderate growth levels in the 55+ age group (with smaller household sizes). Table 4.2 illustrates changes in the housing unit growth in Clarington, the Region of Durham and Ontario. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 74 Table 4.2: Housing Unit Change, 1986-2006 ClaringtonDurhamOntario Average Total Annual Household Total Annual Total Annual YearHouseholdsGrowthRateSizeHouseholdsGrowthRateHouseholdsGrowthRate 198610,9003.07106,6453,221,730 1991 16,4005,5008.5%2.98136,12529,4805.0%3,638,365416,6352.5% 199620,1003,7004.2%2.98154,10517,9802.5%3,924,510286,1451.5% 200123,2003,1002.9%2.97171,49517,3902.2%294,9001.5% 4,219,410 2006 26,9003,7003.0%2.87194,63923,1442.6%4,554,251334,8411.5% Change 16,0004.6%-0.2087,9943.1%1,332,5211.7% 1986-2006 Source: Statistics Canada, Hemson Consulting Ltd. 2009 4.2.4 Urban Development Trends built-up area has rapidly Density & Historic Development expanded in the last 20 years The review of historic residential growth Low density has been the trends provides insight into predominant housing type (single and development patterns and illustrates how semi detached homes) in Clarington the municipality has changed over time. This Bowmanville continues to be the analysis also identifies general housing predominant area of growth, market trends with respect to housing form capturing more than half of the (i.e. type and density) and residential building permits in the Municipality construction activity. Orono and rural areas have experienced minimal growth As shown in Figure 4.4, Clarington built-up area has rapidly expanded in the last 20 years. An analysis of the air photos from 1985 to 2005 shows Clarington rapid urban growth. In 1985, Bowmanville was the predominant urban area, while Courtice was a small community with discontinuous development pockets. In the subsequent decades, Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle experienced significant growth. In Bowmanville and Newcastle, growth was concentrated around their established urban cores, while in Courtice growth was more significant to the north of the community, filling extensive greenfields lands and connecting the pre-existing development pockets. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 75 Figure 4.4: Evolution of Clarington's Built Up Areas 1985 Bowmanville $ + 35/115 Courtice Newcastle 401 401 1:80,000 Lake Ontario 01,0002,0003,0004,000m 1995 Bowmanville $ + 35/115 Courtice Newcastle 401 401 Lake Ontario 1:80,000 01,0002,0003,0004,000m 2005 $ + Bowmanville 35/115 Courtice Newcastle 401 401 Lake Ontario 1:80,000 01,0002,0003,0004,000m A review of seven large neighbourhoods in the municipality reveals the predominance of low density residential developments on large lots. Traditionally, neighbourhoods in Clarington are car-oriented, mainly single-detached residential dwellings with schools and recreation facilities. parkettes/neighbourhood parks and transit, these areas are wide-spread, with long walking distances increasing the dependence on private automobiles. The lack of employment opportunities in or next to residential areas also limits the ability to work close to home, thus creating the need to commute to other parts of the municipality or to other municipalities in the GTA. The average residential gross density in the analyzed neighbourhoods was 12.8 units per gross hectare (upnh). An additional review of more recent developments in Courtice and Bowmanville reveals that medium density developments are also being built in Clarington. Figure 4.5 illustrates the urban form and the average land use distribution found in the analyzed neighbourhoods. In addition, an analysis of the existing gross density in the municipality using 2006 Census data reveals that the residential densities range from 2 to 20 units per gross hectare (upgh). There are some concentrations of higher density developments (20 to 40 upgh) in Bowmanville and Courtice, and a few blocks with density higher than 40 upgh in Downtown Bowmanville. Figure 4.6 shows the average densities in the four urban communities. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 77 Figure 4.5 Example of Typical Build Form in Residential Neighbourhoods in Clarington Courtice, north of Hwy 2, west of Trulls Road Bowmanville, east of Liberty Street Average Gross Density: 12.8 upgh Average Land Use Distribution: Land Use Distribution% Residential68% Non-Residential 7% Roads and Sidewalks25% Total100% Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 78 Figure 4.6: Existing Gross Density in Clarington 2006 Census Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 79 Residential completions and residential building permit activity provides insights on the housing preferences for low density forms of development: Residential Completions as defined by completions Survey, is the stage at which all the proposed construction work on a dwelling unit has been performed, although under some circumstances a dwelling may be counted as completed where up to 10 per cent of the proposed work remains to be done. Over the period 1994-2008, residential completions in the municipality have fluctuated between 400 and 1000 units per year, with an annual average of 693 units. The average unit per year increased during the period 2002-2006, with 757 units per year. The construction of low-density housing in the municipality dominated the market during the overall period. Residential Building Permit Activity Figure 4.7 summarizes residential building permits by community for new dwellings. Between 1998 and 2008 the municipality averaged 730 residential building permits per year, but it has experienced a progressive decline in the last 5 years, from about 1,000 units in 2004 to approximately 600 units in 2008. Between 1998 and 2000 Bowmanville and Courtice had a closer share of permit activity, and after 2001 Bowmanville has concentrated a larger portion of the permit activity. Meanwhile, permits in Orono and Hamlets/Rural areas have remained steady, with one and twelve permits per year in average, respectively. Building permits also Figure 4.7: Historic Residential Building Permit Activity for Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle 1998-2008 Source: Municipality of Clarington, Building Permit Activity Reports 1998 - 2008 Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 80 reflect the propensity for single family homes - during the 2001-2008 time period, 79% of the building permits were identified as low-density dwellings. 4.2.5 Residential Land Supply The Provincial Policy Statement requires planning authorities to maintain a minimum 10 years of land supply designated and available for residential and employment development. As a consequence, municipalities approve land for future development well in advance of construction. Where such lands are currently approved for development but as yet un-built, the character of future growth on these lands has been pre-determined and may proceed to development as approved regardless of changes to policies for new growth. Residential land supply includes the following: Residential development potential through intensification in the existing Built-Up Areas (within designated urban areas); Residential development potential on designated greenfield areas (within designated urban areas); and, Residential development potential in rural areas. Figure 4.8 illustrates the relationships between the three components of the land supply and the types of plans that are captured in the development inventory. Figure 4.8: Components of the Residential and Employment Land Supply Inventory Municipal boundary Rural Area Not In-Process Plans* designated for urban Severance Applications development Draft Plans of Subdivisions Conditionally Approved Consents Limits of the Unbuilt lots on designated Registered Plans Urban Area Greenfield Area settlement area Unbuilt lots on Approved Consents Limits of built-up Vacant Designated area (intensification Lands Urban Area Built-Up Area areas) * Excludes concept plans or plans held in abeyance. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 81 In Clarington, a large amount of the residential land supply has already been approved and is committed. Of the inventory categories, only the vacant designated lands and lands with proposed plans of subdivision are uncommitted - all of the other areas are committed for development. Please see the Glossary for definitions of the various plans within the development inventory. Appendix A provides a description of the methodology used to estimate residential land supply. Table 4.3 shows the summary of the development inventory as of 2011. Clarington has more than 7,400 residential units in the committed development inventory in both greenfield lands and within the built-up area. Based on an average of number of units forecasted to be built per approximately 8 years of supply. Table 4.3: Residential Units - Committed (in Development Inventory) Committed Built-Up Area Greenfield Area S.S Potential Sub Total Area Bowmanville 1,935 2,997 99 5,031 units Courtice 158 827 20 1,005 units Newcastle 570 693 25 1,288 units Rural/Hamlet - 113 2 115 units Sub-Total 2,663 4,630 146 7,439 units Source: Development Inventory and Potential Units in Rural/Hamlet and Secondary Suits were provided by the Municipality of Clarington, March 2011. Beyond the units committed for development, there are a number of vacant designated lands Table 4.4 presents the distribution of Claring for greenfield areas. The urban expansions proposed in ROPA 128 are not included in the land supply calculation, as these expansions are subject to Provincial approvals and the outcome of a Ontario Municipal Board hearing. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 82 Table 4.4: Estimated Vacant Land in Designated Greenfield Areas (Gross Ha) Committed Greenfield Uncommitted Greenfield Area Lands (Ha) Lands (Ha) Total (Ha) Bowmanville 278 380 658 58% Courtice 104 173 277 24% Newcastle 52 156 208 18% Sub-Total 434 709 1,143 100% Percent 38% 62% - - Source: Dillon Consulting Limited and Municipality of Clarington Clarington has a large amount of designated greenfield lands, totaling 1,143 ha, with roughly 58% of them located in Bowmanville. Much of the current land supply (38%) has already been planned and approved (in the form of registered and draft approved plans) and therefore the form and number of units to be developed has already been determined. 709 hectares (62%) proposed plans under review or vacant lands without a plan. Figure 4.9 shows the committed and uncommitted greenfield areas, as well as the environmental constraints. The Intensification Discussion Paper presents the analysis of intensification opportunities in The Intensification Discussion Paper concluded that beyond the 2,663 units of committed development within the built-up area, that Clarington has sufficient land and opportunities within the Centres, Corridors and other areas to accommodate the remaining 3,518 units required to meet its intensification target of 6,181 units. Section 6 of this Discussion Paper further explores the range of options for developing Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 83 n Rd 6 cessio Con Concession Rd 7 Figure 4.9 Committed & Uncommitted Greenfields Road aunton T December 31 2010 Tyler Street Orono Legend Local Road Arterial Road Highway Concession Rd 4 Pebblestone Road Proposed 407 Link Regional Corridor Clarington Municipal Boundary Urban Boundary Built Boundary Town & Village Centre Nash Road G H 35/115 Major Waterbody Environmental Protection Courtice Green Space $ + 35 Waterfront Greenway Bowmanville Natural Environment Contraints Concession Street E Bloor Street ROPA 128 Urban Boudary Rd Concession Expansion Uncommitted Greenfield Committed Subdivisions **The source of all data is the Municipality of Clarington** Baseline Road Baseline Road E **Natural environmental constraints consist of ANSI, wetlands, woodlots, valley land, and waterbodies** $ + 115 401 Newcastle 1 : 60,000 01,0002,0003,000 Lake Ontario Map Created By: SFG Checked By: EC Date Created: 110509 Date Modified: 032612 File Path: I:\\GIS\\091696 - Clarington\\ Mapping\\Working\\Finals_111209 Greenfield and Committed Areas Map.mxd 4.2.6 Housing Affordability Housing affordability is one of the key Single family homes are relatively factors supp more affordable in Clarington than in residential growth, which has mainly focused the rest of Durham and the GTA, on single-detached homes. Clarington has which in part can explain the more affordable single-detached homes in attractiveness of this type of comparison to the Region of Durham and the development in the Municipality GTA. As of 2008, housing sale prices for new single-detached homes in Clarington were lower than in the Region of Durham and the GTA. The change in average price of a recently constructed single-detached dwelling in Clarington was similar to Durham, at 7.46% higher, but greater than the GTA as a whole. When compared with other municipalities in the Region of Durham, Clarington is significantly more affordable than Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge; these three municipalities experienced considerable increase in housing sale prices with hikes of 14%, 20% and 26% respectively, between 2007 and 2008. Clarington has similar average single-detached housing prices than the neighbouring Oshawa and slightly lower than Whitby. Table 4.5 summarizes recent housing sale prices for single-detached units in Clarington, Region of Durham, other municipalities in the Region and the GTA for 2006, 2007 and 2008. Table 4.5: Recent Housing Prices for Single Family Homes Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 85 4.3 Educational Attainment Educational levels have been reviewed using the 25-44 age cohort, which is generally has higher levels of training in trades considered the prime working age group. and college programs compared This cohort has been used rather than the Region of Durham, the Oshawa CMA, total labour force (age 15 and over). Total the Toronto CMA and Ontario overall labour force would be misleading since it includes data on persons that are too young to have graduated from high school, trades schools or universities. programs compared the Region of Durham, the Oshawa census metropolitan area (CMA), the Toronto CMA and Ontario overall. For example, about 44% of the labour force in the age 25 to 44 age cohort in Clarington has apprenticeship, trades certificates/diplomas or college certificate diplomas. This figure is aligned with around 39% in the Region of Durham, 41% in the Oshawa CMA, 26% for the Toronto CMA and 32% for Ontario overall. This age cohort in Clarington has lower levels of university degree attainment than the other jurisdictions. Based on this data, it appears that the level of education may be more suited to the jobs in trades including construction and some manufacturing and technical fields. See Table 4.6 for educational attainment levels. Table 4.6: Highest Educational Attainment of Prime Working Age Group (25 to 44 Years of Age) Oshawa Region of Toronto Highest Level of Clarington CMA Durham CMA Ontario Educational Attainment 25-44 25-44 25-44 25-44 25-44 % % % % % No certificate, diploma or degree 9.1 9.4 8.5 8.2 9.7 High school certificate or equivalent 28.4 27.3 26.5 21.5 24.1 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 9.1 8.8 8.6 5.9 7.5 College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma* 35.0 31.9 30.5 19.7 24.1 Bachelor's degree 11.1 13.5 15.4 24.6 19.3 University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 2.8 2.8 3.1 4.1 3.5 Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.9 0.8 Master's degree 1.4 2.4 2.7 7.8 5.7 Earned doctorate 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.8 0.8 * This category includes accreditation by non degree-granting institutions such as community colleges, CEGEPs, private business colleges and technical institutes. Source: Statistics Canada Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 86 It is noted that the referred data reflects the educational levels of persons residing in Clarington, not those that are employed in jobs in Clarington. A portion of workers in Clarington, including those working at Darlington, have very high and specialized educational training a large percentage of these workers reside in other communities. Clarington is part of a broad labour market, with high levels of labour inflow and outflow. When companies making locational decisions assess the educational attainment of available labour, they consider the broader region, which for Clarington overlaps with the Oshawa CMA, parts of the Region of Durham and parts of the Toronto CMA. 4.4 Local Employment Trends 4.4.1 Historic Employment Growth Trends A high amount of job growth occurred in Clarington between 1996 and 2006. The number of 8 jobs at fixed places of work in Clarington in 1996 was reported by Statistics Canada as 10,510, this figure increased to 16,175 in 2001, and to 18,415 in 2006. This represents a per annum growth of around 7.5% over the 10 year period, with the highest growth occurring in the 1996 - 2001 period (about 10.8% annum growth) and a much lower growth between 2001 and 2006 (about 2.8%). The number of jobs in Clarington increased at a slightly higher rate than regional jobs growth between 2001 and 2006: jobs at fixed places of work in the Oshawa CMA and the Region of Durham increased by 2.5% and 1.9% per annum respectively between 2001 and 2006. Table 4.7 shows the estimated jobs growth in Clarington between 2001 and 2006. Table 4.7: Estimated Jobs Growth in Clarington Clarington Clarington Percent NAICS Change 2006 Jobs 2001 Jobs Growth All Industries 18,415 16,175 2,240 13.8% 11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 655 760 -105 -13.8% 21 Mining and oil and gas extraction 35 50 -15 -30.0% 22 Utilities 2,855 2,415 440 18.2% 23 Construction 1,000 620 380 61.3% 31-33 Manufacturing 1,590 1,750 -160 -9.1% 41 Wholesale trade 465 495 -30 -6.1% 44-45 Retail trade 2,060 2,065 -5 -0.2% 48-49 Transportation and warehousing 535 385 150 39.0% 8 Jobs at Fixed Places of Work: Jobs that are associated with a permanent place of work such as persons working in an office, manufacturing or commercial facility. The majority of people in Clarington have jobs at fixed places of work estimated at about 88% in 2006. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 87 Clarington Clarington Percent NAICS Change 2006 Jobs 2001 Jobs Growth 51 Information and cultural industries 250 195 55 28.2% 52 Finance and insurance 380 305 75 24.6% 53 Real estate and rental and leasing 295 280 15 5.4% 54 Professional, scientific and technical services 805 630 175 27.8% 55 Management of companies and enterprises 0 0 0 0.0% 56 Admin. and support, waste management/remediation services 650 320 330 103.1% 61 Educational services 1,610 1,320 290 22.0% 62 Health care and social assistance 1,780 1,520 260 17.1% 71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 330 265 65 24.5% 72 Accommodation and food services 1,640 1,655 -15 -0.9% 81 Other services (except public administration) 980 680 300 44.1% 91 Public administration 510 470 40 8.5% Source: Statistics Canada; EDP Consulting The highest levels of jobs growth by sector Very significant jobs growth occurred in Clarington between 2001 and 2006 were in Clarington between 1996 and 2006 in the following sectors: utilities (due to The number of jobs in Clarington jobs growth at Darlington); construction; increased at a slightly higher rate administration and support, waste than regional jobs growth between management and remediation services, 2001 and 2006 and population related services such as educational services and health care and social assistance services. A further discussion of growth and concentration within specific industry sub-sectors and segments in Clarington, and additional analysis regarding economic base and employment lands, are included in the Economic Base and Employment Lands Discussion Paper. 4.4.2 Income Levels The median household income of households in Clarington in 2005 was slightly higher than in the Region of Durham, and significantly higher than the Toronto CMA and Ontario overall, as noted below. This may be the case because of a large portion of wage earners in Clarington may have been employed at high paying jobs at Darlington and General Motors. Table 4.8 shows the median income by household in 2005. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 88 Table 4.8: Median Income in 2005 - Households Household Location 2005 Income Clarington $77,627 Region of Durham $75,397 Toronto CMA $64,128 Ontario $60,455 Source: Statistics Canada , Community Profiles 4.4.3 Local Employment Opportunities Darlington Nuclear Station Expansion, The following emerging drivers for Clarington Energy Business Park, increasing local jobs will be considered when Technology Business Park and Other exploring opportunities for growth in Emerging Jobs Drivers may have a Clarington. These are also explored in detail potential spin-off impact on jobs in the Economic Base and Employment Lands Discussion Paper. Darlington Nuclear Station Expansion and Refurbishment The Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is proposing to develop Darlington New Nuclear Project at an existing site in Clarington. This proposed project involves the construction and operation of new nuclear power reactors at OPGand will provide up to 60 years of base load electricity for Ontarians. The expansion of the Darlington Nuclear Station has the potential for job creation, both during the construction and the operation phase and additional socio-economic benefits. In August 2011 the Joint Review Panel for the Darlington New Nuclear Project Environmental Assessment (EA) and Licence to Prepare Site Application provided a report to the Federal Minister of Environment. The federal government will now prepare their response for approval, with a final determination on their acceptance of the EA. In addition, the OPG is undertaking a mid-life refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Station. This refurbishment, as being proposed, would mean approximately another 30 years of service. On December 2011, the OPG submitted the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Integrated Safety Review (ISR) reports to the Canadian Nuclear Safety commission. These are two important regulatory www.opg.com/news/photolibrary.asp Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 89 requirements in support of Darlington Refurbishment. The ISR report concluded that the existing Darlington station demonstrates a high level of compliance with modern codes and standards. Clarington Energy Business Park The Clarington Energy Business Park is located in Courtice and in proximity of the planned GO Station. This employment area has excellent access to the Highway 401, the planned 407 link and the waterfront and has the potentiality to become a major employment center for Clarington. The Vision for the Clarington Energy Business Park, as identified in the 2005 Clarington Energy Business Park Study is that of an integrated business park which catalyzes the development, commercialization, and demonstration of a state-of-the-art energy and environmental technologies to drive competitiveness and support sustainable development. A secondary plan and Zoning Bylaw for the Energy Park have been prepared and approved. Darlington Energy Complex On November 25, 2011 the Site Plan was approved for the construction of the Darlington Energy Complex in the Clarington Energy Business Park. The Ontario Power Generation plans to build a LEED certified, SILVER level 2 multi-purpose building (26, 769 m. It 2 will consist of a 12, 890 m three storey office component with an 2 auditorium, and a 14, 145 m warehouse for a refurbishment and mock-up operations. The facility will be used predominantly for staff training related to the upcoming refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Construction has begun and is anticipated to be completed in July 2013. Technology Business Park A secondary plan has been prepared for the Technology Business Park, which is proposed to be located in Bowmanville, between King Street/Highway 2 (to the North) and Highway 401 (to the south) and between Bennett Road (to the east) and Haines Road (to the west). The Vision for Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 90 9 research park, it is intended to have strong links to MaRS, access to other research institutions and agencies, and potentially shared on-site testing facilities. It is intended that as a business park, it will have a global market focus and identity creating prestige employment opportunities for the surrounding area. Other Jobs Drivers and Emerging Drivers Growth is expected in several clusters and sectors as discussed in Section 4.3 and the Economic Base and Employment Lands Discussion Paper. Additionally, there will also be continued growth in population related services such as retail (such as Walmart) and commercial and institutional uses as the population increases. Regional initiatives that may have a potential spin-off impact on jobs include improvements to the local highway and road networks, projected population growth, expansions to UOIT/Durham College, and the potential new airport in Pickering. The scarcity of employment lands elsewhere in the more central portions of the GTA may result in increased demand for employment lands in the Region of Durham, including Clarington. 4.4.4 Key Sectors in Clarington Clarington currently has strength in the following sectors: utilities (particularly electric power generation), construction, agriculture, tourism (as measured by accommodation and food services), and educational services. Between 2001 and 2006, there has been significant growth in the following sectors: utilities (electric power generation), construction, transportation and warehousing; and administrative and support, waste management/remediation services. Key sectors and clusters that will stimulate future economic growth in Clarington include the following: Energy: This cluster differentiates the Region of Durham and Clarington from other regions and municipalities in the GTA, and is expected to be one of the economic drivers for future growth in the municipality. Initiatives that will strengthen this economic cluster in Clarington include the proposed Energy from Waste (EFW) Facility, the proposed Darlington New Build project, and the Clarington Energy Park. Environmental Technologies Industries: This is an emerging cluster in Clarington and has shown growth. This is also an area that has synergies with the Energy cluster, and has been identified as an emerging growth area in the GTA and includes activities such as 9 MaRS: A public-private partnership with a mission to provide resources people, programs, physical facilities, funding and networks to entrepreneurs to ensure help bring new and innovative ideas to the marketplace. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 91 environmental testing, engineering, design as well as those businesses involved in producing green technologies. Agriculture: Agriculture is an important part of the economy in Clarington. Clarington agriculture industry account for around 26% of farm operators in Region of Durham. The importance of Agriculture is not just confined to the Agriculture sector. It also includes a number of agri-businesses in other sectors such as food manufacturing, retail and tourism. Construction: Growth is expected in the construction sector due to the planned population and housing growth and also large planned construction projects such as Highway 407 Extension and the Darlington New Build project (assuming that it proceeds). Activity in the construction sector will have significant spin-off impacts for Clarington in the tourism sector (particularly accommodations and food services). Tourism: Growth is expected in the accommodations and food services segment of the tourism sector fueled by demand for temporary accommodations for the influx of construction workers that would be associated with large construction projects such as the Darlington New Build. Clarington also has a viable tourist industry and is attractive as a day trip location for GTA residents. Tourism is also one of the sectors that the Clarington Board of Trade and Region of Durham are actively promoting and is expected to grow. Transportation and Warehousing: Growth is expected to continue in this sector as a result uding the Highway 407 extension and the Highway 401/407 link, available large industrial sites in undeveloped designated employment areas to accommodate these space extensive uses, and lower land costs relative to more central areas in the GTA. Health and Wellness: This is a potential emerging cluster, and initiatives and partnerships are underway to develop this cluster at the Technology Business Park area in Clarington currently has strength in the Clarington. utilities, construction, agriculture, tourism and educational services sectors In addition to the above sectors, there will Energy, environment, agriculture, also be continued growth in population construction, tourism, and transportation related services such as retail and and warehousing are key sectors and commercial development and institutional clusters that will stimulate future uses as the population increases. There economic growth in Clarington could also be some growth in niche Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 92 segments of sectors not noted above. 4.4.5 Employment Areas The gross supply of vacant employment Clarington has a supply of approximately lands in Clarington is approximately 672 672 gross hectares designated as gross hectares (gross area was calculated employment lands after deducting land needed for the About 65% of the vacant employment Highway 401/407 Link, and lands with lands in Clarington are located in Courtice environmental constraints). Employment lands in Clarington considered vacant for this analysis are either unoccupied or are used for activities other than industrial type uses, warehousing, offices, and/or associated retail and ancillary uses. Around 65% of vacant employment lands are situated in Courtice, which is around 440 gross hectares. The next largest supply of vacant employment lands is in Bowmanville, comprising 204 gross hectares or about 30% of the vacant supply, followed by Newcastle which only has about 28 gross hectares of vacant employment lands, accounting for just over 4% of total supply. Nearly half (46%) of vacant employment lands in Clarington are designated for light industrial uses. About 19% are designated for general industrial uses. Employment lands designated for prestige industrial and business park uses account for about 22% and 13% of vacant employment lands respectively. Figure 4.10 shows the location of active and vacant employment lands in Clarington. Refer to the Economic Base and Employment Lands Discussion Paper for a comprehensive analysis of the employment land supply by each community. As discussed in Section 3.2, a key constraint of the supply of employment lands in Clarington is the servicing status. Only around 56 hectares of vacant employment lands in Clarington are serviced by both municipal water and sanitary sewer, which represents less than 10% of the vacant employment land supply. Further factors that may impede on the supply of employment lands are the refinement of the existing Natural Heritage System through Watershed Planning, as pointed on Section 3.1 of the paper, and other aspects such as the fact that employment lands owned by Ontario Hydro in Newcastle that are not available to the market. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 93 Figure 4.10 Vacant & Occupied Employment Lands Orono Legend Local Road Arterial Road Highway Proposed 407 Link Built Boundary Urban Boundary Clarington Municipal Boundary Major Waterbody Environmental Protection Green Space Courtice Waterfront Greenway $ + Utility Areas 35 ROPA 128 Urban Boudary Bowmanville Expansion Proposed Employment Area Vacant Employment Lands Newcastle Occupied Employment Lands Aggregate Extraction **The source of all data is the Municipality of Clarington, September 2009** $ + 115 401 1 : 60,000 01,0002,0003,000 Map Created By: JJA Checked By: EC Date Created: 110509 Lake Ontario Date Modified: 021012 File Path: I:\\GIS\\091696 - Clarington\\ Mapping\\Working\\Finals_111209\\ Vacant vs. Occupied Employment Lands Map.mxd 4.4.6 Employment Areas & Potential for Live-Work Relationships The largest portion of Courtice employment The proximity of employment and lands is situated in the southern part of that residential areas in Courtice and the community, between Bloor Street and location of the Regional Corridors provide Highway 401, and a smaller portion located opportunities for live-work relationships south of the Highway 401. Two of the in the community Regional Corridors proposed in ROPA 128 at Employment areas in Bowmanville and Bloor Street and Courtice Road limit the Newcastle are isolated from the northern and eastern part of the residential areas employment area in Courtice, which is adjacent to large vacant residential areas. This proximity between the residential and employment areas represent opportunities for live- work relationships in the area. The proposed Regional Corridors could also provide opportunities for a more compact and intense development that is transit oriented and with mixed-uses. Live-work relationships could be further created with the provision of a transit system that connects the employment areas with the rest of the residential areas in Courtice and the rest of Clarington. For instance, the proposed Go station in Courtice offer opportunities for higher densities and mixed uses in the area surrounding the station. The majority of employment lands in Bowmanville are located in the eastern part of that community, between Simpson Avenue /Port Darlington Road and Bennett Road, north and south of Highway 401 and extending north to Highway 2. The Newcastle employment area is a relatively small employment area compared to the employment areas in Bowmanville and Courtice. It is also the most easterly portion of Clarington and is on the periphery of the GTA. The employment areas in Bowmanville and Newcastle are isolated from the residential areas. Significant strips of the natural heritage system and/or the Highway 401 separate the employment areas from the residential areas. The provision of a transit system that connects the employment areas with the proposed GO Transit Stations and the rest of the residential areas in Bowmanville and Newcastle could help to create live-work relationships in the community. 4.4.7 Recommendations Economic Base and Employment Lands Discussion Paper Clarington has significant opportunities for attracting new economic development in the future once planned transportation and infrastructure improvements are made and employment lands are serviced. However, there are a number of policy issues that need to be addressed to ensure that Clarington maximizes its economic development potential. The following provides Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 95 a summary of the policy recommendations in the Economic Base and Employment Lands Discussion Paper: Employment policies contained within the PPS, Places to Grow and ROPA 128 need to Employment lands need to be serviced, with phasing based on the preferred growth Further consideration needs to be given to refining the vision and secondary plan for the Technology Park. A challenge will be to find appropriate locations for less desirable space extensive uses that may want to locate in the municipality while ensuring that such uses do not locate in areas where their presence detracts from the attractiveness of the area for higher order uses or planned vision. Efforts will be needed to improve the attractiveness and image of employment areas, particularly those along the Highway 401 corridor. It will be important for the Municipality to protect designated employment lands from conversion to other uses, and protect the long term supply of strategically located employment lands needed for jobs growth beyond the forecast period. businesses. A proactive economic development strategy is needed to retain and create jobs in Clarington. Agriculture is an important sector in Clarington it will be important that adequate buffering and transitioning of lands surrounding farm operations be provided to help existing farms remain viable and limit conflicts at the urban/rural fringe. Efforts at downtown improvements and revitalization, urban design, and development of cultural and recreational amenities should be continued, as these are part of the quality of life package for new talent and residents. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 96 4.5 Commercial Land Supply In addition to jobs on designated employment lands, there are commercial centres that provide retail, service and office opportunities to residents and offer local employment opportunities. Major commercial uses are found in the central downtown areas and associated corridors of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Courtice. Population related employment (such as banks and supermarkets) is directly related to the growth of population and households. As population increases, so does the need for retail and service commercial floor space. Before making decisions on any expansion of existing centres or the creation of new commercial areas, consideration should be given to the potential to accommodate additional retail and service commercial floor space through redevelopment at higher densities. A key question is how much new commercial space can be accommodated through redevelopment and on vacant lands designated for commercial development? Developing a reliable estimate for redevelopment would involve a review of potential to intensify specific sites, and site reviews which are beyond the scope of the work plan for this study. This type of work would normally be undertaken as part of a commercial planning study. Land use decisions for larger regional level facilities would require a market study and more in-depth commercial analysis. Estimates of commercial land needs based on projected population and commercial floor space needs are provided in this section. Based on an update to the Clarington Commercial Policy Review of 2006, completed by urbanMetrics, it has been estimated that by 2031 Clarington will 22 warrant 200,000 m (2.1 million ft) of additional commercial floor space. This estimate is Using an average development model similar to new 2 200,000 m commercial construction on a vacant site (25% building lot coverage), the floor space @ 25% lot 2 warranted commercial floor space (200,000 m) could be coverage = 80 Ha of accommodated on 80 Ha (197 ac.) of commercial land area. commercial land This land area number represents the top end of forecasted commercial land needs since a certain amount of new commercial floor space may also be accommodated in the community through: Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 97 Redevelopment at higher densities (i.e. Newcastle Shoppers Drug Mart or Zellers/Target conversion and expansion); and Conversion of old homes, located in downtown areas, from residential to commercial Bowmanville currently contains 68% of all of the distribution of commercial floor space in distribution of commercial floor space in Bowmanville is directly related to Official Plan policies adopted in 1996 which identified Bowmanville to be the predominant urban centre in Clarington and to provide for the development of the Bowmanville Town Centres (East and West) as a regional centre. The decision to identify Bowmanville as the commercial hub of the Municipality was due to a number of factors including the concentration of other industries/sectors in Bowmanville (i.e. local government and the local hospital). In addition, in Courtice that is far more competitive than elsewhere in Clarington. Table 4.9 shows the estimated change in the distribution of commercial floor space in Clarington between 2011 and 2031. Table 4.9: Commercial Floor Space Distribution Community 2011 2031 Bowmanville 68% 64% Courtice 15% 24% Newcastle 8% 6% Hamlet and Rural Areas 10% 5% Total 100% 100% Commercial Market Analysis Update (urbanMetrics, 2012) Source: Table 4.10 shows the change in the forecasted population distribution in Clarington between 2011 and 2031. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 98 Table 4.10: Population Distribution Community 2011 2031 Bowmanville 41% 47% Courtice 27% 25% Newcastle 12% 15% Hamlet and Rural Areas 19% 13% Total 100% 100% Commercial Market Analysis Update (urbanMetrics, 2012) Source: Of the 80 Ha of commercial lands that will be needed to meet the warranted commercial floor space by 2031, almost half of that (38.5 Ha) can be accommodated by existing, vacant, commercially-designated lands in Clarington. This leaves an additional 41.5 Ha of commercial lands that will need to be identified and designated by 2031, as illustrated in the following table: Table 4.11: Vacant Commercial Land Needs by 2031 Total Existing Deficiency 80 Ha 38.5 Ha -41.5 Ha Commercial Market Analysis Update (urbanMetrics, 2012) Source: Based on anticipated shifts in commercial floor space distribution within the next 20 years (see Table 4.9 above), a proposed breakdown of additional commercial land area needs by community is as follows (see Table 4.12). It should be noted that these estimates do not take into account current Provincial policies which limit new commercial development and hamlet expansion in parts of the rural areas (specifically those lands located within the Provincial Green Belt Area and the Oak Ridges Moraine area). As a consequence, the proposed commercial land increase for the Hamlet and Rural Areas should be viewed as a highly 200,000 m2 of new commercial floor optimistic estimate. The resulting effect is space will be warranted by 2031. that commercial land needs in each of the As much as 41.5 Ha of additionally three largest urban areas will likely be designated commercial land will be greater than is represented in Table 4.12. needed to accommodate this commercial growth. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 99 Therefore, from a growth management perspective, areas for new commercial development (such as neighbourhood centres) will need to continue to be planned in the community. Table 4.12: Vacant Commercial Land Needs (Ha) Community 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ Surplus/ Needs Needs Needs Needs DeficiencyDeficiencyDeficiencyDeficiencyDeficiency Bowmanville 23.5 12.2 11.3 25.1 -1.6 38.6 -15.1 51.5 -28.0 Courtice 13 4.5 8.5 9.3 3.7 14.3 -1.3 19 -6.0 Newcastle 1.5 1.1 0.4 2.2 -0.7 3.4 -1.9 4.5 -3.0 Hamlet and Rural Areas 0.5 1.0 -0.5 2.0 -1.5 3.0 -2.5 4 -3.5 Total 38.5 19 19.5 39 -0.5 60 -21.5 80 -41.5 Commercial Market Analysis Update (urbanMetrics, 2012) Source: Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 100 Section 4 Conclusions study are: Historic Population Growth The Municipality has experienced rapid population growth in the last decade; from 2001 to 2006; The Municipality has a similar age structure in comparison with the Region of Durham, but fewer proportion of people 55 years or older when compared with the Province of Ontario; The population in Newcastle and the rural areas is slightly older than in the rest of the Municipality; Historic Housing Growth and Urban Development Household size has shrunk in Clarington and across Ontario; -up area has rapidly expanded in the last 20 years; Low density has been the predominant housing type (single and semi detached homes) in Clarington; Bowmanville continues to be the predominant area of growth, capturing more than half of the building permits in the Municipality, while Orono and rural areas have experienced minimal growth; Single family homes are relatively more affordable in Clarington than in the rest of Durham and the GTA, which in part can explain the attractiveness of this type of development in the Municipality; development inventory represents almost 8 years supply; Twenty-seven percent of the Designated Greenfield Areas are committed with draft approved and registered plans of subdivisions; Employment in Clarington Very significant jobs growth occurred in Clarington between 1996 and 2006; The number of jobs in Clarington increased at a slightly higher rate than regional jobs growth between 2001 and 2006; Emerging employment drivers that may have a potential spin-off impact on jobs and will be considered when exploring opportunities for growth in Clarington are as follows: Darlington Nuclear Station Expansion, Clarington Energy Business Park, Science and Technology Business Park and Other Emerging Jobs Drivers ; Clarington currently has strength in the utilities, construction, agriculture, tourism and educational services sectors; Energy, environment, agriculture, construction, tourism, and transportation and warehousing are key sectors and clusters that will stimulate future economic growth in Clarington; Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 101 Section 4 Conclusions (continued) Clarington has approximately 672 gross hectares designated as employment lands that are vacant; About 65% of the vacant employment lands in Clarington are located in Courtice; Clarington has significant opportunities for attracting new economic development in the future once planned transportation and infrastructure improvements are made and employment lands are serviced. However, there are a number of policy issues that need to be addressed to ensure that Clarington maximizes its economic development potential. Potential for Live-Work Relationships The proximity of employment and residential areas in Courtice and the location of the Regional Corridors provide opportunities for live-work relationships in the community; Employment areas in Bowmanville and Newcastle are isolated from the residential Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 102 Section 5 Growth Projections Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 103 5 RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS In order to better understand where growth may occur, Hemson Consulting Ltd. to grow by 74% by 2031 (Hemson) was engaged to prepare Municipal population growth will residential and employment projections to significantly vary among the urban the local communities within Clarington (see communities and rural areas Appendix B). Projections in ROPA 128 Bowmanville will continue as the largest urban community in population will grow to 140,340 people, Clarington while employment and households counts Rural areas, including hamlets and are projected to grow to 38,420 and 52,120, Orono, will experience slow growth respectively. The Hemson projection is based on a Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton wide analysis of household formation by age, the changing age structure of the population and the local historic trends in Durham and Clarington. This projection considers how growth would have occurred in the absence of the specific rules of the Growth Plan. each main community capturing shares of the ROPA 128 projected housing market by unit type. 5.1 Population and Housing Projections 5.1.1 Projected Population Growth by Community Municipal population growth will significantly vary among the urban communities and rural areas. According to Hemson estimates for Scenario 1, Bowmanville will continue as the largest urban community in Clarington, reaching approximately 66,400 residents by 2031, which represent a growth of 110% during 2006-2031. Meanwhile, by 2031 Courtice will have 35,000 residents and Newcastle will have almost 21,000 residents. by 51% and Newcastle will have a population more than double of its current, with 134% growth. The rural areas, including hamlets and Orono, will Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 104 experience slow growth of only 5% over the forecast period, reaching a population of 18,050 people. Table 5.1 ty. Table 5.1: Clarington Population by Community Hamlet/ Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Total Year 31,600 23,200 8,900 17,200 80,900 2006 36,700 24,500 11,100 17,500 89,700 2011 42,900 26,700 13,600 17,600 100,800 2016 50,400 29,300 16,500 17,800 114,100 2021 58,300 32,200 19,100 18,000 127,600 2026 66,400 35,000 20,900 18,100 140,300 2031 34,700 11,800 12,000 900 59,400 Growth 110% 51% 134% 5% 74% 2006-2031 Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. 2010. Note: Population includes net under-coverage. population is expected to growth steady and at rates consistent with recent periods. Most of the growth is expected to be focused in the current urbanized areas of the municipality. This Growth Management Study will recommend where growth should be directed, which areas to intensify and which areas to limit from expansion in the future. 5.1.2 Projected Population Growth by Age Clarington population will continue to age over the next two decades, with its population over 55 years representing 30% by 2031. The 55 + age group will keep increasing in the rural/hamlet areas, from 27% in 2006 to 41% in 2031. On the other hand, Bowmanville will have a slightly younger population than the rest of the municipality. Figures 5.1 and 5.2 compare the population base by age structure for the Claring municipality and its major communities in aging in the next decades 2006 and 2031. The population in Newcastle and the rural areas will concentrate more people of 55 years or more than the future age structure will have implications rest of the Municipality for housing services and facilities demand and for the employment base. Changes in the demographic profile towards an aging population will affect housing demand, as there will be fewer households with children living with their parents, thus declining the average household size. An aging population will also require different services, such as long-term care facilities, senior services and more transportation options. The Municipality will need to Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 105 consider policy changes in its Official Plan as well as changes in its programs and services in response to the demographic changes. Figure 5.1: Percent Population by Age, 2006 4%3% 100% 5%6% 7% 13% 90% 13% 15% 17% 21% 80% 70% 60% 52% 52% 51% 47% 50%47% 40% 30% 20% 32% 30%30% 28% 26% 10% 0% ClaringtonBowmanvilleCourticeNewcastleRural/ Hamlets 0-1920-5455-7475+ Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting 2009 Figure 5.2: Percent Population by Age, 2031 6% 100% 8%8% 9% 14% 90% 19% 22% 80%24% 23% 27% 70% 60% 49% 50% 46% 44% 46% 40% 39% 30% 20% 26% 24%24% 22% 10%20% 0% ClaringtonBowmanvilleCourticeNewcastleRural/ Hamlets 0-1920-5455-7475+ Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting 2009 Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 106 5.1.3 Projected Housing Growth by Community The household size in Clarington is expected to continue to decline from 2.87 residents per household in 2006 to 2.66 in 2031 (as estimated by Hemson). This decrease is expected as the population ages and the proportion of one-person and two-person household increases. Decline in household size has implications in the housing demand, increasing demand for higher density types of housing. Average household size is expected to Most of the housing unit growth in keep declining to 2.66 people per unit Clarington is anticipated to occur in the in 2031 urban communities of Bowmanville, Most of the housing unit growth is Courtice and Newcastle. Orono and the anticipated to occur in the urban rural areas are not expected to experience communities of Bowmanville, Courtice significant growth due to their servicing and Newcastle constraints, their limited amount of Low density housing (singles and semi- available lots and in response to provincial detached) will continue to be the policies in the PPS, Places to Grow and predominant unit type in Clarington Greenbelt plan. Table 5.2 shows the projected households by community as projected by Hemson for Scenario 1. Figure 5.3 illustrates the projected housing growth by type during the 2006-2031 period in Clarington major communities calculations for Scenario 1. Table 5.2: Clarington Households by Community 2006-2031 Hamlet/ Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Total Year 10,650 7,360 3,030 5,860 26,900 2006 12,520 7,860 3,800 6,060 30,240 2011 14,960 8,710 4,760 6,200 34,630 2016 17,900 9,730 5,930 6,360 39,920 2021 21,030 10,850 7,010 6,520 45,410 2026 24,300 11,970 7,810 6,640 50,720 2031 13,650 4,610 4,780 780 23,820 Growth 128% 63% 158% 13% 74% 2006-2031 Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. 2010. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 107 Figure 5.3: Distribution of Housing Growth by Type 2006-2031 100.0% 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% BowmanvilleCourticeNewcastleHamlet/ RuralTotal Clarington 60.2%71.5%73.0%95.3%66.1% Low Density 19.4%21.9%16.6%0.0%18.7% Medium Density 20.4%6.5%10.5%4.7%15.2% High Density Source: Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. Clarington will have approximately 50,720 housing units by the end of the projection period, with more than 75% in the form of low density (singles and semi-detached homes). Clarington will have more than 23,820 additional units by 2031, from which 66% will be low density. Low density housing will continue to be the predominant unit type in Clarington; however, this type of housing will have a lower participation in the market than the historic trends. In addition, 19% of new housing will be in the form of medium density (Row and Townhouses) and 15% will be in the form of high density (apartments). Important differences can be found when the total unit growth is broken down by major community. Hemson projected that Bowmanville will capture 57% of the housing growth, including more than three quarters of the apartments. a more significant percentage in high density (20%), while in Courtice apartments will represent only a 6.5% of its unit projected growth. Figure 5.4 shows the distribution of the projected unit growth by housing type in the 2006-2031 period. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 108 Figure 5.4: Clarington Total Forecast Housing by 2031 Source: Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. 5.2 Employment Projections Employment forecasts have also been prepared for Clarington by Hemson. These are based on Growth Plan forecast to local municipalities. Jobs in Clarington are forecasted to increase from 20,900 in 2006 to about 38,400 in 2031, an increase in 17,500 jobs. The majority of jobs are at fixed places of employment (about 88% in 2006). Bowmanville is the largest community in Jobs in Clarington are forecasted to increase Clarington and its role as an economic from 20,900 in 2006 to 38,400 in 2031, an centre is forecasted to increase. increase in 17,500 jobs Bowmanville is the largest community in employment is forecasted to increase from Clarington and its role as an economic around 38% in 2006 to 43% in 2031. The centre is forecasted to increase number of jobs in Bowmanville is Half of the employment in Clarington is in forecasted to more than double with employment lands, and this proportion is growth of around 8,600 jobs. Jobs growth expected to continue in 2031 in Courtice is forecasted to nearly double from its 2006 level, however, the overall number of jobs in Courtice is projected for 2031 as only 10,170, which is an increase of only around 4,870 jobs from 2006. A relatively low level of jobs growth is forecasted for Newcastle Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 109 and Rural Areas. The estimated growth for Special Areas (includes temporary large project construction) is mainly associated with expected employment growth from the Darlington New Build. Employment forecasts by community are shown in Table 5.3. Table 5.3: Forecasted Employment Growth by Community Special Employment Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Areas Total 2006 8,000 5,300 1,110 3,380 3,150 20,940 2031 16,590 10,170 2,840 3,980 4,850 38,420 Growth (2006-2031) 8,590 4,870 1,730 600 1,700 17,480 107% 92% 155% 17% 54% 83% % 2006 Employment 38.2% 25.3% 5.3% 16.1% 15.0% 100.0% % 2031 Employment 43.2% 26.5% 7.4% 10.4% 12.6% 100.0% Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. 2010; total is rounded Regarding the forecast by the three major land use planning types, employment in employment 10 lands will represent the 50.6% (19,440 jobs) in 2031, while the population related employment will represent the 46.5% (17,880 jobs). The remainder 2.9% (1,100 jobs) will be for major office employment. 10 Employment lands employment is identified by Hemson as the range of employment in industrial type buildings, typically concentrated in business parks and other designated employment areas. Employment lands jobs are mainly industrial jobs although a small portion are ancillary commercial and institutional uses. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 110 Section 5 Conclusions Average household size is expected to keep declining to 2.66 people per unit in 2031; Most of the housing unit growth is anticipated to occur in the urban communities of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle; Low density housing (singles and semi-detached) will continue to be the predominant unit type in Clarington; Municipal population growth will significantly vary among the urban communities and rural areas; Bowmanville will continue as the largest urban community in Clarington; Rural areas, including hamlets and Orono, will experience slow growth; The population in Newcastle and the rural areas will concentrate more people age 55 years or older than the rest of the Municipality; Jobs in Clarington are forecasted to increase from 20,900 in 2006 to 38,400 in 2031, an increase in 17,500 jobs; Bowmanville is the largest community in Clarington and its role as an economic centre is forecasted to increase; and, Half of the employment in Clarington is in employment lands, and this proportion is expected to continue in 2031. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 111 Section 6 Growth Scenarios Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 112 6 GROWTH SCENARIOS The previous section municipality-wide population, housing and employment forecasts. From a strategic perspective, the projections raise several important questions: How should urban growth be distributed amongst the three communities of Courtice, Newcastle and Bowmanville? and objectives? Can growth be accommodated in a manner which balances the need to protect the environment, preserve heritage and local character while at the same time provide opportunities for private sector investment and be consistent with Regional and Provincial policies? In an effort to answer these questions the following section presents three alternative Growth Scenarios. The purpose of the Scenarios is to illustrate the potential implications of growth. The three Growth Scenarios are as follows: Scenario 1: Current Trend; Scenario 2: Growing Durham; Scenario 3: Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character. The next subsection briefly explains the Growth Scenario framework. 6.1 Scenario Framework Each Growth Scenario includes a number of common elements and variables (see Figure 6.1). All three Scenarios assume the following common factors: Aspects of Demand: All three Scenarios use a similar forecast. Scenario 1 uses the Hemson forecast presented in Section 5. Scenarios 2 and 3 use the Growing Durham demand forecast. Aspects of Residential Land Supply: All three Scenarios assume that existing and approved development within the m planned. This category includes units in registered plans and units in draft approved plans. The precise number of units assumed within this category differs for Scenario 2, which uses the figures assumed for Clarington inventory in Growing Durham. Aspects of Employment Land Supply: All three Scenarios assume the same amount of employment land supply. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 113 Council Supported Urban Boundary Expansions: All three Scenarios recognize the Clarington Council supported urban boundary expansions in Courtice (Living Area, Employment Area), Bowmanville (Living Area) and Orono (Employment Area) by identifying the lands on the Scenario figures. Recall that Section 4.2.5 presented the Figure 6.1: Framework for Growth Scenarios supply. The main variables in the land Rural supply are associated with the uncommitted greenfield lands and uncommitted intensification potential Urban (net of an intensification target). Accordingly, the Scenarios are Constant Development Activity distinguished from one another in two ) (Committed Development general ways: 1.Each Scenario assumes a Employment Lands different overall intensification rate (and therefore a different amount of uncommitted Intensification intensification development). (Uncommitted Lands) The Scenarios also Variable contemplate different Greenfield densities within the Centres ( Uncommitted Lands) and Corridors. 2.Each Scenario assumes alternative densities and patterns for uncommitted greenfield lands (vacant and proposed). Given the two main variables described above, each Scenario will result in a variety of different outcomes, including: Conformity with Provincial plans and policies; The level of alignment with Growing Durham and ROPA 128 policies; Consumption of greenfield land; and, Potential to promote intensification. Other considerations associated with the above-noted outcomes (such as the ability to protect natural environmental, ability to promote and support transit, etc.) The Scenarios are presented in the next sub-sections. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 114 6.2 Scenario 1: Current Trend Scenario The Current Trend Scenario reflects the continuation of historic patterns of growth with respect to location, density and mix of uses. The purpose is to provide a base line for benchmarking the metrics of the other two Scenarios, allowing for a comparison between past trends and future alternatives. This Scenario is based on an analysis of existing employment, residential building permit data, and observations related to existing patterns of development within each of the three urban communities. Key aspects of Scenario 1 are as follows: The Current Trend Scenario assumes a 16% municipality-wide intensification rate (the mhistoric rate between 2001-2006) with development spread across a number of vacant sites throughout the three main urban areas. Assumes that 60% of greenfield lands will be developed for residential purposes (other 40% would be for infrastructure, roads, community uses and commerical development); From a greenfield perspective, the Current Trend Scenario assumes a unit mix of 79% low, 9% medium and 11% high on uncommitted greenfield lands (based on historic building permit activity between 2001 and 2008); and, Assumes the low end of official plan densities for new greenfield development on uncommitted lands. Figure 6.2 illustrates Scenario 1, identifying the major areas of change (intensification areas, greenfield areas). Scenario 1 results in the need for approximately 807 gross hectares of uncommitted greenfield land and 6 gross hectares of uncommitted intensification land, for a combined total of 813 gross hectares. A summary of the total potential land needs for Scenario 1 is presented below. Is it important to note that the Current Trends Scenario does not conform to the policy framework described in Section 2. This Scenario is provided for benchmarking purposes only. Additional commentary on this Scenario is provided in Section 7. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 115 Table 6.1: Scenario 1 (Current Trends) 2011-2031 2006-2031 Urban Demand 2006-2031 Unit Demand 23, 820 units (Hemson) 2011-2031 Unit Demand 20,480 units (Hemson) 2011 Estimated Urban Supply (Committed) Greenfield Built Up Area Sub-Total 4,628 units 2,663 units 7,291 units 2011-2031 Net Unit Demand Requirements 2011-2031 Demand 2011 Urban Supply (Committed) Net Unit Demand Need, 2011- 2031 20,480 units 7,291 units 13,189 units Intensification Units Greenfield Units Totals Intensification Estimated Average Greenfield Estimated Average Total Uncommitted Average Units Gross Density Units Gross Density Area Required Density (required to Area (required to Area (Greenfield + achieve 16% Required meet net Intensification) target) unit demand) 428 6 ha. 70 upgh 13,189 807 ha. 16 upgh 813 ha. 16 upgh Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 116 Figure 6.2: Scenario 1, Current Trends Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 117 6.3 Scenario 2: Growing Durham Scenario 2 presents the vision of how growth should occur in Clarington as articulated in the technical work done for Growing Durham. Key aspects Scenario 2 include: Focusing growth in the Regional Centres including Bowmanville Town Centres (East and West), Courtice Town Centre and the Newcastle Village Centre; Aligning growth along Regional Corridors including the Courtice Main Street Corridor (Highway 2), Courtice Road (south of Highway 2), Bloor Street in Courtice and King Street in Bowmanville. 32% intensification rate (6,181 units) growth targeted to Town and Village Centres and those Regional Corridors which are located within the built-up area. Regional Centres are planned to be developed to achieve a unit mix of 20% low, 20% medium and 60% high, at densities of 25 upnh (low), 60 upnh (med) and 200 upnh (high). Uncommitted greenfield lands are planned to achieve a unit mix of 70% low density, 20% medium density and 10% high density. Assumes 45% of all greenfield lands will be developed for residential purposes. The other 55% of vacant greenfield land will be developed for other uses, including infrastructure, roads, schools, churches, commercial and retails uses, etc. Uncommitted greenfield lands not located in a Regional Corridor are planned to achieve higher densities compared to historic trends and include 25 upnh for low density, 60 upnh for medium density and 200 upnh for high density. Figure 6.3 illustrates the Growing Durham Scenario for Clarington. The land needs methodology used in Growing Durham differs from the methodology used in Scenario 1 and 3 and it is not possible to classify land needs in a similar manner. Table 6.2 presents the land needs analysis for the Growing Durham Scenario as presented in the Phase 5 Report. It is important to note that the technical assumptions which underpin all three of the Growth Scenarios, including densities, unit mixes, net to gross ratios, intensification rates, etc. are comparable and are described above. The following observations can be made with respect to the Growing Durham land needs analysis: The Scenario includes two urban boundary expansions between now and 2031 to accommodate long term greenfield demand, which are factored into the land needs analysis; Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 118 The Scenario assumes that there are two different housing within each municipality one for greenfield lands and other for lands within the built-up area. It is this distinction which provides the basis for the recommended urban boundary expansions; The Scenario assumes that there will be an oversupply of low density units within the built up area (1,311 units). Table 6.2: Scenario 2 (Excerpt from Growing Durham) -2031 Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 119 Figure 6.3: Scenario 2, Growing Durham (excerpt from Phase 5 Report, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions, November 18, 2008) Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 120 6.4 Scenario 3: Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character Scenario 3 builds on Scenario 2 by taking into consideration the local character and nuances that make each of the three urban settlement areas unique. The Scenario 3 assumes that the urban structure provided in Growing Durham is a logical starting point for developing an intensification strategy for Clarington. The Centres and Corridors offer the best potential for transforming neighbourhoods within Clarington into more vibrant, mixed use, pedestrian- oriented and transit supportive areas. Key aspects of Scenario 3 include: Focusing growth in the Regional Centres including Bowmanville Town Centres (East and West), Courtice Town Centre and to a much lesser extent, the Newcastle Village Centre, while attempting to balance and prioritize the magnitude and densities within the historic downtowns of Newcastle and Bowmanville. urban areas, with growth targeted to Town and Village Centres and those Regional Corridors which are located within the built-up area. Aligning growth along Regional Corridors including the Courtice Main Street Corridor (Highway 2), Courtice Road (south of Highway 2), Bloor Street in Courtice and King Street in Bowmanville. A large portion of m Corridor-related growth is planned to be accommodated within the Courtice Main Street Corridor. The Scenario assumes Growing Durham targets of 60 upgh along some Corridors and 75 upgh within some of the Town and Village Centres. Uncommitted greenfield lands are planned to achieve a unit mix of 68% low density, 24% medium density and 8% high density. Uncommitted greenfield lands not located in a Regional Corridor are planned to achieve higher densities compared to historic trends and include 20 upnh for low density, 50 upnh for medium density and 125 upnh for high density. Uncommitted greenfield lands within the Corridors assumed an average of 60 upgh. Scenario 3 results in the need for approximately 480 gross hectares of uncommitted greenfield land and 50 gross hectares of uncommitted intensification land, for a combined total of 530 gross hectares. The areas of major change are illustrated on Figure 6.4. A summary of the land supply figures yielded for this scenario are presented in Table 6.3. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 121 Table 6.3: Scenario 3 (Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character) 2011-2031 2006-2031 Urban Demand 2006-2031 Unit Demand 25,076 units (Growing Durham) Average Annual Unit Demand 1,003 units 2011-2031 Unit Demand 20,061 units (Growing Durham) 2011 Estimated Urban Supply (Committed) Greenfield Built Up Area Sub-Total 4,630 units 2,663 units 7,293 units 2011-2031 Net Unit Demand Requirements 2011-2031 Demand 2011 Urban Supply (Committed) Net Unit Demand Need, 2011- 2031 20,061 units 7,291 12,770 units Intensification Units Greenfield Units Totals Intensification Estimated Average Greenfield Estimated Average Total Uncommitted Average Units Gross Density Units Gross Density Area Required Density (required to Area (required to Area (Greenfield + achieve 32% Required meet net Intensification) target) unit demand) 3,518 units 50 70 upgh 9,252 units 480 ha. 19 upgh 530 ha. 24 upgh Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 122 Figure 6.4: Scenario 3, Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 123 6.5 Summary This section introduced three alternative approaches long-term growth. Scenario 1 provides a snap-shop of where Clarington is headed based on its past performance. Scenario 2 implements the urban structure, unit mixes and densities articulated in Growing Durham and ROPA 128. Scenario 3 provides a strategic approach to implementing Growing Durham by modifying some of the density targets and targeting intensification in several locations which are best positioned to capitalize on the growth potential. The next section presents the detailed analysis, evaluation and commentary on the Scenarios. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 124 Section 7 Considering the Growth Scenarios Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 125 7 CONSIDERING THE GROWTH SCENARIOS 7.1 Evaluation Framework The purpose of the evaluation process is to examine a variety of implications and impacts associated with the Growth Scenarios presented in the previous section. The evaluation framework is divided into eight principles, which reflect the Vision discussed in Section 1 and highlight issues of importance from the Provincial legislative context (i.e. Places to Grow, PPS), Regional Growth Plan (Growing Durham), Official Plan principles for growth, stakeholder input and the Corporate Strategic Plan: Create complete, healthy and sustainable communities; Protect provincial and local natural heritage system including agriculture; Attain balanced growth, where residential growth will complement employment growth; Support transit and use infrastructure efficiently; Direct growth to corridors and mixed use centres; Direct most growth to urban areas; Maintain Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre; and, employment forms. Each principle contains a set of indicators. Each indicator features one or more measures. The overall assessment for each principle depends on quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of each individual measure. Principle 1: Create complete, healthy and sustainable communities. The corresponding indicators are: How well does the Scenario support ROPA 128 population, employment and household targets? How well does the Scenario support opportunities for residential intensification? How well does the Scenario Places to Grow policy for growth? How well does the Scenario conform to the Provincial Policy Statement? How well does the Scenario provide a range of housing choices? How well does the Scenario promote healthy, active living? How well does the Scenario match growth with projected demand? Principle 2: Protect provincial and local natural heritage system including agriculture. The corresponding indicators are: How well does the Scenario How well does the Scenario maintain and improve watershed health? Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 126 How well does the Scenario protect current agricultural areas? Principle 3: Attain balanced growth, where residential growth will complement employment growth. The corresponding indicators are: How well does the Scenario provide for projected employment numbers and sector trends? How well does the Scenario provide for employment areas in close proximity to support infrastructure? How well does the Scenario perspective? Does the Scenario provide an adequate number of quality jobs? Principle 4: Support transit and use infrastructure efficiently. The corresponding indicators are: How well does the Scenario direct growth to locations with appropriate levels of infrastructure and public service facilities? How well does the Scenario support a range of transportation choices? How well does the Scenario Does the Scenario support closer live-work connections? How well can the Scenario be serviced using existing and potential future transit systems? How well does the Scenario support fiscal health and sustainability? Principle 5: Direct growth to corridors and mixed use centres. The corresponding indicator is: How well does the Scenario direct growth to the Regional Centres and Corridors? Principle 6: Direct most growth to urban areas. The corresponding indicator is: How well does the Scenario direct most growth to urban areas? Principle 7: Maintain Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre. The corresponding indicator is: How well does the Scenario support Bowmanville as the dominant urban growth centre? ppropriate housing and employment forms. The corresponding indicators are: Bowmanville How well does the Scenario support Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre containing wide range of residential, employment, institutional and cultural uses, retain small town character and main street centre? Courtice How well does the Scenario improve and define character, develop Courtice Main Street as vibrant urban centre? Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 127 Newcastle How well does the Scenario retain village character, retain vibrant downtown main street with village feel? Waterfront Places How well does the Scenario support the Waterfront Places as recreational areas? How well does the Scenario promote preservation of cultural heritage assets? 7.2 Evaluation Results Appendix C provides the detailed results of the evaluation. A brief summary of the key findings is provided below: The Current Trend Scenario does not meet Provincial and Regional policy. Scenario 1, Current Trends demonstrates that a continuation of current growth patterns could result in a pattern which is inconsistent with Provincial and Regional policies. It is also worth noting that the pattern would not achieve a number of the planning objectives Growing Durham provides a framework for managing growth. Scenario 2, Growing Durham demonstrates that there are a number of positive benefits associated with Growing Durham and infrastructure (compared to Scenario 1). Scenario 2 provides a desirable framework Corridors and greenfield areas provides the strategic basis for planning and allocating future growth in Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle. Some aspects of Growing Durham are not suitable for Clarington. Some of the technical planning assumptions which underpin Scenario 2 are unrealistic and could are uncharacteristically high for Clarington. Using the non-statutory technical assumptions from Growing Durham could potentially result in overestimating the amount of residential development potential in Clarington. At the same time, the density assumptions for some of the intensification areas in Scenario 2 are equally unrealistic and do not conform with the local character. For example, as noted in the Intensification Discussion Paper, there is limited potential for intensification and infilling in Downtown Newcastle, and densities of 75 upgh in this area would be inconsistent with the community character. Scenario 3 reconciles the main issues associated with Scenario 1 and 2. Scenario 3 uses the Growing Durham urban structure as the foundation for allocating growth and focuses the magnitude of intensification in the strategic places which are physically capable of absorbing future development Courtice Main Street, Courtice Town Centre and the Bowmanville West Town Centre and provides a more sensible approach to the historic areas of Newcastle Village Centre and Bowmanville East Town Centre. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 128 7.3 Proposed Policy Directions The following policy directions should be considered preliminary and are subject to the public engagement and consultation exercise to be undertaken in the next phase of this study. Generally, it is intended that these policy directions would provide the framework for an conformity with Provincial and Regional legislation and also aligning the OP with local aspirations for growth. For illustration forecast tables have been included in the growth forecast section of the proposed policy directions. It is understood that the forecasts will need to be adjusted and modified to conform to the outcomes of the ROPA 128 OMB hearing. 7.3.1 Objectives Provide a sustainable framework for accommodating growth; Growing Durham) Provide opportunities for transit supportive, mixed use, compact development; Encourage denser development on greenfield areas; Encourage intensification in strategic locations; and, Provide opportunities for employment land development; Make efficient use of existing infrastructure. Vision intensification areas and greenfield areas. Intensification areas are intended to provide opportunities for compact, transit supportive, mixed use development. The main intensification The greenfield areas will provide opportunities for walkable, transit supportive residential development. Additionally, some locations within the greenfield areas, such as portions of the Corridors which are undeveloped, should also be developed as mixed use areas. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 129 7.3.2 2031 Growth Forecasts Population Table 7.1. Table 7.1: Clarington Population by Community Hamlet/ Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Total Year 31,600 23,200 8,900 17,200 80,900 2006 36,700 24,500 11,100 17,500 89,700 2011 42,900 26,700 13,600 17,600 100,800 2016 50,400 29,300 16,500 17,800 114,100 2021 58,300 32,200 19,100 18,000 127,600 2026 66,400 35,000 20,900 18,100 140,300 2031 34,700 11,800 12,000 900 59,400 Growth 110% 51% 134% 5% 74% 2006-2031 Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. 2010. Note: Population includes net under-coverage. Employment Table 7.2 Table 7.2: Employment Forecast by Community Special Employment Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Areas Total 2006 8,000 5,300 1,110 3,380 3,150 20,940 2031 16,590 10,170 2,840 3,980 4,850 38,420 Growth (2006-2031) 8,590 4,870 1,730 600 1,700 17,480 107% 92% 155% 17% 54% 83% % 2006 Employment 38.2% 25.3% 5.3% 16.1% 15.0% 100.0% % 2031 Employment 43.2% 26.5% 7.4% 10.4% 12.6% 100.0% Source: Hemson Consulting, March 10, 2010; total is rounded Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 130 7.3.3 2031 Urban Structure Overall Urban Structure The m: Town Centres: Courtice Town Centre, Bowmanville East Town Centre, Bowmanville West Town Centre, Newcastle Village Centre; Corridors: Highway 2 (Courtice Main Street), Bloor Street, King Street East, Courtice Road; Greenfield Areas (including both future residential and residential areas); Waterfront Places; and, Employment Areas. Urban Areas Bowmanville and Newcastle. Lands within the urban boundary are either serviced or planned to be serviced for future development. Built Boundary Each urban area has its own unique built boundary. The built boundaries for the three urban areas have been delineated by the Province of Ontario and shall be used as a mechanism for tracking and monitoring urban development. Lands within the built boundary are considered to be intensification areas. Lands outside of the built boundary which are located in the urban area are considered to be greenfield areas. 7.3.4 Intensification Areas Intensification Target 2015-2031 is 32%. The overall housing unit target is planned to be 6,181 units. Intensification Priorities The priority areas for intensification development between now and 2031 are as follows: Courtice Main Street and the Courtice Town Centre; Bowmanville East Town Centre; Courtice Road and Bloor Street Corridors. Other Intensification Areas areas are either built-out or are subject to committed development. Over the next 20 years Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 131 intensification. Where appropriate, intensification in other locations should be supported where the development pattern is generally consistent with the land use compatibility policies of the official plan. Density Generally, the Town Centres will be planned to achieve a long term target of 75 units per gross hectare. The Newcastle Village Centre will be planned to achieve an overall density target of 40 units per gross hectare. The Corridors will be planned to achieve a long term density target of 60 units per gross hectare. Individual developments within these areas will be assessed in terms of the site specific density provisions and land use compatibility criteria contained within the Official Plan. Intensification Action Plan Clarington will support and encourage intensification by: Updating the secondary plans for all Town and Village Centres and Corridors; Developing an appropriate set of urban design standards and guidelines to ensure that development is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhoods; Revise or write new Community Improvement Plans for each Town and Village Centre, and Corridor; Prepare a phasing plan; and, Making strategic investments in public realm and infrastructure improvements in the Town and Village Centres and Corridors. Monitoring the Intensification Rate Clarington will monitor intensification on an annual basis, which is to be calculated as all housing unit development within the built up area. 7.3.5 Greenfield Areas Greenfield Target per gross hectare. Greenfield Development Phasing Criteria and Strategy A large portion of greenfield development has already been committed for future development. However, some of these lands are not serviced and require either local or regional infrastructure to proceed. In addition to this, there is a large supply of uncommitted greenfield which are required to meet the Municipality Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 132 both the committed and uncommitted lands, there is a need to prepare a phasing strategy which examines: Access to existing municipal services; Access to planned municipal services (i.e. those services which have environmental assessment approvals in place); Cost of municipal servicing; Financial implications of servicing and cost recovery; and, Options and recommendations for sequencing greenfield development. Greenfield Development Action Plan Clarington will support and encourage greenfield development by: Preparing secondary plans for the priority areas identified above; Reviewing and revising land use designations in the official plan; Developing an appropriate set of urban design standards and guidelines for greenfield areas to ensure that development is transit supportive, well connected and provides for a variety of housing types; Preparing a detailed phasing plan; Updating the density requirements in the Official Plan, including the addition of minimum density targets; Identifying opportunities for local centres; and, Revising land use designations in the Official Plan to allow for mixed use development in residential areas. Monitoring Greenfield Development Clarington will monitor greenfield development on annual basis and track conformity with the density targets. Where required, the Municipality will update implementing policies in the Official Plan to ensure conformity with density target. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 133 GLOSARY OF TERMS Brownfield: Undeveloped or previously developed properties that may be contaminated. They are usually, but not exclusively, former industrial or commercial properties that may be underutilized, derelict or vacant. (Source: Provincial Policy Statement) Built-up Area: All land within the built boundary. (Source: Places to Grow Growth Plan). Development located within the Built-up area contributes towards Provincial and Regional intensification target. Built Boundary: The limits of the developed area as defined by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal (Source: Places to Grow Growth Plan). Designated Greenfield Area: The Provincial Growth Plan defined Designated Greenfield Areas nt area that is not a built- Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision: Represents units which are in Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision. Draft Approved Plans do not include applications that have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. Employment Lands: Lands zoned or designated within settlement areas for employment uses. These lands may be located outside of a designated employment area. (Source: Places to Grow Growth Plan) Employment Lands Employment: Range of employment in industrial type buildings, typically concentrated in business parks and other designated employment areas. Employment lands jobs are mainly industrial jobs although a small portion are ancillary commercial and institutional uses. Floor Space Index (FSI): FSI is the ratio of gross floor area of a building to its respective lot area. Greenfield Development: New urban development located in undeveloped lands within a designated Urban Area that are not within the built-up area. Greyfield: Previously developed properties that are not contaminated. They are usually, but not exclusively, former commercial properties that may be underutilized, derelict or vacant. (Source: Places to Grow Growth Plan) Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 134 Gross Density: Ratio of people, jobs or units to a broad land area, excluding significant natural heritage features (wetlands, coastal wetlands, woodlands, valley lands, areas of natural and scientific interest, habitat of endangered species and threatened species, wildlife habitat and fish habitat) and major infrastructurethat is built or approved under the Environmental Assessment Act (Provincial 400-series highway rights-of-way, hydro corridors, hydro generation stations and airports). Residential land supply in uncommitted designated Greenfield areas excludes significant Natural Heritage Features when they are both identified in any applicable official plan or provincial plan. Housing Unit: A house, apartment, mobile home, trailer, group of rooms, or single room occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are classified as a place where the occupants do not live and eat with any other person in the structure. Simply put, a housing unit is a self-contained living space. Infill: The term generally refers to small-scale development or redevelopment on vacant or underused land within Built-Up Areas of existing communities, where infrastructure is already in place. (Source: Places to Grow Discussion Paper) Infrastructure: The basic systems and services that a region or organization requires in order to operate effectively. Infrastructure is typically described in two categories: hard and soft. Hard infrastructure is traditionally defined as physical structures, such as roads and highways, transit, airports, ports, water and sewage treatment facilities, schools, hospitals and telecommunications hardware. Soft infrastructure is traditionally defined as the programs and services provided in a community, such as skills training, health care and education. (Source: Places to Grow Discussion Paper) Intensification: The development of a property, site or area at a higher density than currently exists through: redevelopment, including reuse of brownfield areas; the development of vacant and/or underutilized lots within previously developed areas; infill development; or the expansion or conversion of existing buildings. (Source: Provincial Policy Statement) Jobs at Fixed Places of Work: Jobs that are associated with a permanent place of work such as persons working in an office, manufacturing or commercial facility. It is differentiates from jobs at non-fixed places of work that include persons that work at several locations throughout a community or broader region such as truck drivers, landscapers, painters, couriers, etc. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 135 Multi-Modal Transportation System: A transportation system which may include several forms of transportation such as automobiles, walking, truck, cycling, bus, rapid transit, and rail, air, marine and pipelines. (Source: Provincial Policy Statement) Natural Heritage Features (Significant): Natural Heritage features include the following features: wetlands, coastal wetlands, woodlands, valley lands, areas of significant interest, habitat if endangered species and threatened species, wildlife habitat, and fish habitat. (Source: Places to Grow) Net Density: Ratio of people, jobs or units per buildable hectare, excluding publicly owned roads, walkways, institutional uses, parks, stormwater management ponds, commercial uses, etc. For Scenario 3, a 35% of the gross area has been deducted to factor in these elements for the land supply and scenario calculations for Clarington. Natural Heritage System: A system of natural core areas and key natural corridors or linkages, such as rivers and valleys, with significant ecological value. They collectively perform important ecological functions, such as providing habitat and improving air and water quality. (Source: Places To Grow) Population-Related Employment (Non-Basic Jobs) jobs that provide direct services to meet the personal needs of the population, located in commercial and office areas, in residential areas (i.e. local plazas, schools), and increasingly, in industrial areas (dependent, in part, on zoning provisions). Population-related employment is also further sub-divided into commercial and institutional employment. Proposed Plans of Subdivision: Represent units in development applications within approved settlement areas upon which a decision has not been made. In process plans also includes development applications that have been initially approved but have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. Redevelopment: The creation of new residential or non-residential units on previously developed land in existing communities, including brownfields and greyfields. (Source: Provincial Policy Statement) Regional Nodes/Centres: Regional nodes are discrete areas within urban centers that have compact, mixed-use (residential, commercial, and institutional) development and service the surrounding areas. They are located within urban centers, are accessible by high order transit, and a good road network, and exhibit high quality urban design. Source: Shape the Future (Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel) Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 136 Rural Land/Area: Means lands in the rural area which are located outside settlement areas and which are outside prime agricultural areas. Source: Provincial Policy Statement) Settlement Areas: Lands designated through the municipal planning process for building or developmenturban, suburban, or rural. This includes all development, ranging from dense urban to hamlets and other small residential development. (Source: Places to Grow) Transit Supportive Uses: They are high pedestrian generators and include medium to high density residential, small lot single-family, affordable housing, offices, hotels, health care facilities, medical clinics, high schools and colleges, daycare facilities, cultural institutions, athletic/recreational and entertainment facilities, health clubs, personal services, retail shops, restaurants, grocery stores, local pubs, outdoor cafes, financial institutions, dry cleaners, neighbourhood oriented businesses, etc. Unbuilt lots on registered plans of subdivision: Considered to be vacant lots in registered Plans of Subdivision for which a building permit has not been issued and are represented as a unit count. Upnh: Units per net hectare: A buildable hectare of residential land, excluding publicly owned roads, walkways, institutional uses, parks, stormwater management ponds, commercial uses, etc. A 45% of the gross area has been deducted to factor in these elements. Residential land supply in uncommitted designated greenfield areas excludes Environmental Protection Areas, Open Space, Waterfront Greenway and additional provincially significant wetlands, areas of natural and scientific interest, significant woodlands, regional or locally significant wetlands, valley lands, and habitat of endangered species and threatened species, wildlife habitat and fish habitat. Vacant designated lands: but do not contain an application for development. Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 137 REFERENCES AECOM Consulting. Courtice Corridor Servicing Overview, January 26, 2010 AECOM Consulting. Infrastructure Efficiency Related Discussion Points, January 19, 2010 AECOM Consulting. Overview of Existing Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Facilities Memorandum, July 10, 2009 AECOM Consulting. Overview of Transportation Studies & Major Infrastructure Related Initiatives, July 08, 2009. AECOM Consulting. 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Growing Durham Growth Plan Implementation Study, 2008. White, Richard. The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe in Historical Perspective. The Neptis Foundation, 2007 Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 139 Appendices Growth Management Discussion Paper - May 2012 Appendix A Methodology for Establishing the Residential and Employment Land Supply DƩƚǞƷŷ ağƓğŭĻƒĻƓƷ 5źƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓ tğƦĻƩ Ώ ağǤ ЋЉЊЋ Appendix A: Methodology for Establishing the Residential and Employment Land Supply in Greenfields and employment land supply in greenfields was developed using a combination of techniques, such as the municipal development inventory; densities and targets in approved Official Plan; historic housing trends and from meetings with municipal planners. Spatial information such as mapping, and boundaries of plans within the development inventory were also obtained from the municipality. Densities were obtained from the study of the historic trends and the local Official Plan. Our logy Guideline document which outlines steps for calculating land supply. Residential Land Supply The residential land supply methodology in greenfields was developed using a set of rules which include the following: 1)Units in the Development Process reflect unbuilt units on registered plans and draft approved plans as of March 2011. Proposed applications, draft conceptual plans and preliminary development plans submitted by developers were excluded from the development inventory used to calculate the committed lands. 2)Unbuilt lots on registered plans without a building permit prior to March 2011 were included in the supply. 3)Residential land supply excludes long term care facilities, but includes adult lifestyle developments. 4)Site plan applications were included in the residential land supply. 5)Residential land supply includes designated and approved residential uses. 6)Residential 7)Residential land supply in uncommitted designated greenfield areas excludes provincially significant wetlands, areas of natural and scientific interest, significant woodlands (as per municipal Official Plans), regional or locally significant wetlands (as per municipal Official Plans), valley lands and waterbodies. 8)The Boundary Expansions approved by the Regional Municipality of Durham, included in the ROPA 128 were not included in the land supply calculation. DƩƚǞƷŷ ağƓğŭĻƒĻƓƷ 5źƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓ tğƦĻƩ Ώ ağǤ ЋЉЊЋ Employment Lands Supply The employment land supply methodology in greenfields was developed using a set of rules which include the following: 1)Employment land supply includes designated and approved employment uses. 2)Employment land supply in uncommitted designated greenfield areas excludes provincially significant wetlands, areas of natural and scientific interest, significant woodlands (as per municipal Official Plans), regional or locally significant wetlands (as per municipal Official Plans), valley lands and waterbodies. 3)For vacant employment lands, a net to gross factor of 80% is applied to all parcels of 10 hectares of greater to account for local roads and utilities on those parcels that will be subdivided before coming to the market. 4)The Boundary Expansions approved by the Regional Municipality of Durham, included in the ROPA 128 were not included in the land supply calculation. DƩƚǞƷŷ ağƓğŭĻƒĻƓƷ 5źƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓ tğƦĻƩ Ώ ağǤ ЋЉЊЋ Appendix B Hemson Consulting Population and Employment Projections DƩƚǞƷŷ ağƓğŭĻƒĻƓƷ 5źƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓ tğƦĻƩ Ώ ağǤ ЋЉЊЋ ClaringtonCommunity Forecast tƚƦǒƌğƷźƚƓ ğƓķ 9ƒƦƌƚǤƒĻƓƷ tƩƚƆĻĭƷźƚƓƭ PREPARED BY FOR MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT March 10, 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. INITIAL MUNICIPALITY-WIDE POPULATION AND HOUSING FORECAST BASED ON ͸ REGIONS 2031 POPULATION ALLOCATION 2 1. Forecast Population Is Result of Housing Market Share in Clarington 3 2. Allocation to Communities Also Based on Housing Market Shares 4 ͸ B. INITIAL MUNICIPALITY-WIDE EMPLOYMENT FORECAST BASED ON REGIONS 2031 EMPLOYMENT ALLOCATION 6 1. Forecast Employment Based on Shares of Major Employment Types Accommodated Plus Large project Construction Employment 7 2. Allocation to Communities Population and Available Employment Land 9 APPENDIX A Sub-Areas Age Sex Forecast 1 As part of planning for long-term growth, and to assist with the implementation of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the forthcoming updated Durham Regional Plan, Hemson Consulting was retained by the Municipality of Clarington to prepare growth forecasts. The growth forecasts are to be for population, housing and employment for the entire municipality and for the three urban communities and the rural area within Clarington. Two or more scenarios of growth will ultimately be prepared for the Municipality as part of this process. This memorandum describes Scenario 1, a “base case” scenario. This scenario considers how growth would have occurred in the absence of the specific rules of the Growth Plan. That is, it is a growth forecast reflecting Regional and local Municipal policies seeking development of a more urban character and greater levels of intensification. It is not, however, a scenario that necessarily meets the Growth Plan rules of a minimum greenfield density or 40% intensification within the built boundary. The two forthcoming scenarios will be prepared based on a comprehensive review of the Region’s official plan background work and, more importantly, on Clarington’s detailed land supply analysis being undertaken as part of its own official plan review. This land supply analysis includes an assessment of the intensification potential in Clarington’s three urban communities, and an assessment of employment land, economic development opportunities and planned land uses in new greenfield areas. The base case Scenario 1 forecast is provided as starting point for the analysis. As most planning analysis is iterative it is expected that this Scenario will inform the Municipality’s official plan analysis which will, in turn, inform the subsequent forecast work by providing inputs into Scenario 2. A key reason for providing a base case at the outset is to understand the effects of the policy-based changes to growth patterns that are envisioned by the Growth Plan and the Region of Durham Official Plan. In particular, a comparison of Scenario 1 to later growth scenarios that achieve the Growth Plan targets will assist the Municipality to understand the implications of shifting from lower density to medium and higher density housing and employment patterns. HEMSON 2 A. INITIAL MUNICIPALITY-WIDE POPULATION AND HOUSING FORECAST BASED ON REGION’S 2031 POPULATION ALLOCATION Under the Growth Plan, upper-tier municipalities are responsible for allocating the forecasts provided in Schedule 3 of the Growth Plan to local municipalities. The population growth forecast for Clarington is based on the Municipality achieving the Region of Durham’s population allocation of 140,000 by 2031. Three points must be made with respect to the Scenario 1 population forecast: $ The 2031 forecast allocated to the Municipality is an expression of the “total” population, in that it includes an estimate of the census undercount or net under-coverage. Total population is distinct from the Census population, which excludes the undercount. Care must always be taken when comparing the two figures. $ For the purposes of the Scenario 1 forecast shown here, population levels in interim years have not been set to precisely match the Region’s June 2009 work. $ Due to the current economic slowdown the actual 2011 population may well fall short of both the Region’s and Hemson’s population figure. The population forecast is shown in Table 1 below. Table 1 Clarington Population Growth Forecast Total Growth Compound Region of Durham Annual Forecast Growth Rate 1986 35,400—— 35,400 1991 51,40016,0007.8%51,400 1996 63,00011,6004.1%63,000 2001 72,6009,6002.9%72,600 2006 80,9008,3002.2%80,900 2011 89,7008,7002.1%87,900 2016 100,80011,1002.4%97,100 2021 114,10013,3002.5%108,100 2026 127,60013,5002.2%127,500 2031 140,30012,9001.9%140,300 Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting Ltd. Note: Population is total population including Census undercoverage. HEMSON 3 1. Forecast Population Is Result of Housing Market Share in Clarington The method for the population forecast is based on the distribution of housing units by market share across the Region as a whole. A total housing unit forecast is prepared and then distributed to the local municipalities. Average household sizes are then applied to each of the unit types; in other words, the forecast new units are “populated” to create the overall population forecast. The average households sizes and how they change over time is based on a Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GTAH)-wide analysis of household formation by age and the shifting age structure of the population as well as the more local historic trends in Durham and Clarington. Generally, the Region of Durham in its Growth Plan conformity work has forecast more household growth for the same population than our forecasts indicate; the Region has in effect assumed a lower household size by 2031. As noted above, the Hemson forecast is based on a GTAH-wide analysis which indicates that the predominant household type will continue to be families, even if Growth Plan policies are successful in shifting unit-type preferences of these households from ground-related forms (single, semi-detached and rowhouse) to apartment forms. The Clarington household forecast is shown below in Table 2. Table 2 also compares the forecast to the Region’s forecast. Table 2 Clarington Household Forecast Hemson ForecastRegion of Durham’s Forecast Total Growth Annual Average Total Average Rate Households Household Households Household Size Size 1986 10,900 ——3.0710,900 3.07 1991 16,400 5,5008.5%2.9816,400 2.98 1996 20,100 3,7004.2%2.9820,100 2.98 2001 23,200 3,1002.9%2.9723,200 2.97 2006 26,900 3,7003.0%2.8726,900 2.87 2011 30,200 3,3002.4%2.8230,200 2.82 2016 34,600 4,4002.8%2.7734,000 2.77 2021 39,900 5,3002.9%2.7239,200 2.72 2026 45,400 5,5002.6%2.6846,600 2.69 2031 50,700 5,3002.2%2.6652,100 2.56 Change 23,8002.6%(0.21)25,200 (0.31) 2006–2031 (7.3%)(10.8%) Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting Ltd. The Clarington household forecast is based on the community capturing the shares of the Durham Region housing market by type shown in Table 3. HEMSON 4 Table 3 Share of Durham Region Housing Unit Completions by Type Rows Apartments Total Single Semi- Detached Detached 1986–91 20.2% 6.2%11.1%9.3%17.6% 1991–96 27.3% 8.0%27.8%3.7%22.7% 1996–01 19.5% 2.5%17.6%11.0%18.4% 2001–06 16.6% 0.9%8.6%34.7%16.1% 2006–11 19.6% 1.0%7.0%32.0%16.9% 2011–16 18.0% 10.0%15.0%17.0%16.4% 2016–21 17.5% 10.0%15.5%17.0%16.1% 2021–26 17.3% 9.0%16.0%17.0%15.9% 2026–31 17.0% 8.0%16.5%17.0%15.8% Source: CMHC and Hemson Consulting Ltd. As can be seen from Table 3, Clarington is forecast to maintain its current market shares for ground-related housing, and experience slightly declining shares of the Regional apartment market. With respect to apartments, Clarington currently has a large share of a very small apartment market in Durham. The Regional market is forecast to expand in Durham. However, if and when that occurs will in part be the result of a demand for apartments in Durham communities located close to the centre of the GTAH rather than in Clarington. By applying the shares to the overall demand in Durham, Clarington is forecast to experience an increase in apartment units from about 100 units per year currently to about 160 units per year by 2031. 2. Allocation to Communities Also Based on Housing Market Shares The allocation of the overall Clarington housing forecast to its local communities is based on a similar approach. As shown below in Table 4, most of the forecast housing unit growth in the Municipality is anticipated to occur in the urban areas of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle. The community’s rural area, consistent with both market expectations and generally accepted planning objectives, is not forecast to accommodate significant growth. HEMSON 5 Table 4 Share of Clarington Housing Units by Type Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Total Single and 2006–11 50.2%14.9%26.9%8.0% 100 % Semi 2011–16 50.5%20.6%24.4%4.5% 100 % 2016–21 50.0%24.0%21.6%4.4% 100 % 2021–26 53.5%25.6%16.5%4.4% 100 % 2026–31 62.3%25.0%9.2%3.5% 100 % Row 2006–11 47.0%32.0%21.0%0.0% 100 % 2011–16 52.0%28.0%20.0%0.0% 100 % 2016–21 61.0%20.0%19.0%0.0% 100 % 2021–26 67.0%18.0%15.0%0.0% 100 % 2026–31 67.5%17.5%15.0%0.0% 100 % Apartment 91.0%4.0%4.0%1.0% 100 % 2006–11 79.0%5.0%15.0%1.0% 100 % 2011–16 2016–21 74.0%10.0%15.0%1.0% 100 % 2021–26 69.0%15.0%15.0%1.0% 100 % 2026–31 69.0%15.0%15.0%1.0% 100 % Total 2006–11 56.0%14.9%22.9%6.2% 100 % 2011–16 55.6%19.3%22.0%3.1% 100 % 2016–21 55.8%21.0%20.1%3.1% 100 % 2021–26 58.6%22.4%16.0%3.0% 100 % 2026–31 64.5%21.7%11.5%2.3% 100 % Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. The distribution of the Clarington housing market to the local communities results in an overall forecast of households by community, which is shown in Table 5 below. As noted, the population forecast is prepared by applying household size factors by unit type to the household forecast, resulting in a forecast of population in new units by community. To this, a small component of non-household population is added and the resulting figure is adjusted to account for the Census net under coverage. The total population forecast, by community, is shown in Table 6. Table 5 Clarington Households by Community Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Total 2006 10,650 7,3603,0305,860 26,900 2011 12,520 7,8603,8006,060 30,240 2016 14,960 8,7104,7606,200 34,630 2021 17,900 9,7305,9306,360 39,920 2026 21,030 10,8507,0106,520 45,410 2031 24,300 11,9707,8106,640 50,720 Growth 13,650 4,6104,780780 23,820 2006–31 Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting Ltd. HEMSON 6 Table 6 Clarington Population by Community Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Total 2006 31,600 23,2008,90017,200 80,900 2011 36,700 24,50011,10017,500 89,700 2016 42,900 26,70013,60017,600 100,800 2021 50,400 29,30016,50017,800 114,100 2026 58,300 32,20019,10018,000 127,600 2031 66,400 35,00020,90018,100 140,300 Growth 34,700 11,80012,000900 59,400 2006–31 110% 51%134%5% 74% Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting Ltd. Note: The Rural area in this analysis differs from that used by the Region in its population figures for the Clarington Rural area in ROPA 128. The primary difference is that Orono is part of the rural area for this analysis, but is part of the urban area in the Region’s work. Overall, the expectation is for population in Clarington to grow steadily to 2031, and at a rate consistent with the recent past. Most of the growth is expected to be focussed in the currently urbanized areas of the Municipality. As discussed in the next section, a similar outlook is anticipated for employment. B. INITIAL MUNICIPALITY-WIDE EMPLOYMENT FORECAST BASED ON REGION’S 2031 EMPLOYMENT ALLOCATION As with the population forecast, the initial employment forecast is based on the Region of Durham’s allocation of the Growth Plan employment forecasts to the local municipalities and we have not set the allocation to precisely meet the interim years of the Region’s June 2009 forecasts. Also, due to the current economic slowdown the 2011 actual employment may well differ significantly from the both the Region’s and Hemson’s forecast. However, the slowdown should be considered to be a medium- term cyclical phenomenon that does not affect the long-term forecasts. The employment forecast for Clarington is summarized below in Table 7. The employment forecast is based on permanent employment. The approximately 3,500 temporary construction jobs expected to be associated with the new nuclear power facility are treated separately for the forecast. These jobs are also not considered for . comparison to the Regional numbers HEMSON 7 Table 7 Clarington Employment Growth Forecast (Excluding Temporary Large Project Construction Employment, 2006–31) Total Growth Compound Annual Growth Rate 1986 14,200— — 1991 15,200900 1.3% 1996 13,700(1,400)(1.9%) 2001 17,6003,900 5.1% 2006 20,9003,400 3.6% 2011 23,7002,8002.5% 2016 27,1003,4002.7% 2021 31,3004,1002.9% 2026 35,0003,7002.3% 2031 38,4003,5001.9% Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting Ltd. Note: While the temporary large project construction employment, largely related to the New Nuclear at Darlington project, is excluded in this table for the purposes of the forecast, the construction employment for the original Darlington plant is included in the historical data. The completion of Darlington in the early 1990s was the major reason for the employment decline shown in the 1991–96 period. 1. Forecast Employment Based on Shares of Major Employment Types Accommodated Plus Large Project Construction Employment The forecast employment for the municipality of Clarington is based on three major land use planning types: major office, population-related and employment land : employment $ Major office employment, defined as employment in free-standing office 1 buildings of 20,000 sq.ft. or greater; $ Population-related employment, defined as employment that provides services to a resident population in retail and institutional establishments, including those who work from home; and 1 For employment forecasting and most land-use planning purposes, major offices are traditionally defined as freestanding office buildings greater than 20,000 net sq. ft. in size. The uses the Growth Plan same expression — major office — for a different purpose. In the , major office policies Growth Plan 2 address the desire to locate office buildings of 10,000 m or greater in transit-oriented locations to encourage greater transit use. Except as otherwise noted, this report’s use of major office is the 20,000 sq.ft. or more definition. HEMSON 8 $ Employment land employment, which is the range of employment uses in industrial-type buildings, typically concentrated in business parks and other designated employment areas. Despite the many different economic sectors found on employment land, most are accommodated within single-storey industrial “boxes” or industrial multiples. Among these three types, it is primarily the last — employment land employment — for which there is the strongest competition within the GTAH, and where land use planning and local economic development policy can have the strongest influence on the amount of new investment that is captured. Major offices develop at very high densities and are not constrained by land supply, and growth in population- related employment is driven largely by growth in local and regional population. It occurs mainly in existing locations and through the normal course of secondary planning for new residential communities. The overall employment forecast, and the forecast of employment by major land use type along with the Temporary Large Project Construction employment is shown in Tables 8 and 9. Table 8 Clarington Employment by Type by Component (Excluding Temporary Large Project Construction Employment, 2006–31) Major Population-Related Employment Employment Lands Total Office Usual Work at No Fixed Total Usual No Fixed Total Emp. Emp. Home Lands Place of Place of Work Pop. Place of Place of Work Work Allocated to Related Work Pop. Rel. Emp. Allocated to Emp. Lands 2006 350 7,120 2,450 49010,0608,4902,040 10,530 20,940 2011 380 7,860 2,720 55011,1309,9002,310 12,220 23,730 2016 560 8,900 3,050 63012,59011,3402,650 13,990 27,140 2021 810 10,160 3,460 73014,34013,0803,050 16,130 31,270 2026 940 11,470 3,860 82016,14014,4703,410 17,880 34,970 2031 1,100 12,710 4,250 92017,88015,7203,720 19,440 38,420 Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting Ltd. HEMSON 9 Table 9 Clarington Employment by Type Major Population-Employment Temporary Total Office Lands Related Large Project Employment Construction 2006 350 10,06010,530n/a 20,940 2011 380 11,13012,220400 24,130 2016 560 12,59013,9903,500 30,640 2021 810 14,34016,1303,500 34,770 2026 940 16,14017,8800 34,970 2031 1,100 17,88019,4400 38,420 Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada and Hemson Consulting Ltd. Note: The Temporary Large Project Construction numbers are taken from OPG’s New Nuclear at Darlington information pamphlet which indicates 400 jobs during the two year site preparation stage and then a peak of 3,500 construction jobs during a six to eight year construction phase. In the table above it is assumed that the two year period is 2011–12 and the eight year period is 2013–2021. This is for the “first set” of units. Should a second set be built in the 2020s, the construction employment would continue through that period. 2. Allocation to Communities Based Population and Available Employment Land Give that the location of employment growth is driven primarily by the availability of well-located greenfield “employment land” to accommodate industrial-type buildings, as well as the overall rate of population growth, the allocation of employment to the various communities within Clarington is based on the local population forecast and the locally available employment land supply. The employment land supply by community is summarized in Table 10 below. The following assumptions are made for the employment forecast: $ As the employment distribution exercise is complicated by the presence of a number of large scale uses such as St. Mary’s Cement, the Energy from Waste facility and Darlington and the Darlington expansion, these special facilities are excluded from the urban employment land supply analysis. They are also treated, collectively, as a special area for employment allocation and distinct from the employment in the three communities and the rural area. $ The employment land supply is net of any areas designated for environmental use and lands required for the expansion of Highway 407. $ A net to gross factor of 80% is applied to all parcels of 10 hectares or greater to account for local roads and utilities in those parcels that will be subdivided before coming to market. HEMSON 10 $ The calculated employment density on the occupied urban employment lands is estimated at 30.5 employees per net ha. This estimate is rounded to 30 employees per net ha to calculate employment capacity on existing designated lands. After adjusting for the different treatment of employees with no fixed place of work, the 30 employees per net ha figure is very close to the Region’s estimated employment density of 25 employees per net ha. $ As noted above, the employment density used for the calculations in the table reflects the separate treatment of the large single-use facilities, that is the 30 employees per net ha is the estimated employment density of “normal urban” employment land development. This differs from the much lower density used by the Region in the Growing Durham work which appears to include both the large single-use facilities and the other employment. Following the employment land supply, Table 11 shows the summary employment forecast by community, including a “special areas” category to address large users within each of the communities. Table 10 Urban Employment Land Supply by Community Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Total Occupied (ha) 921158 214 Vacant (ha) 16236825 555 Total (ha) 25448333 770 Net Effective Supply, less 10% 22943529 693 (ha) Employment Density (emp/ha) 303030 30 Employment Capacity (emp.) 6,87013,040880 20,780 Employment 2031 5,3205,240650 12,210 Share of Capacity Used 77%40%74% 59% Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. based on Municipality of Clarington data. Notes: The occupied employment land excludes the existing Darlington nuclear site, the Energy from Waste site and the St. Mary’s Cement facility, none of which are consider employment land for this analysis. urban The vacant land supply is net of any environmental areas and lands required for the Highway 407 link. Parcels of 10 ha are larger are reduced to 80% of area to represent net lands after future subdivision of lands to account for local roads and utilities. HEMSON 11 Table 11 Clarington Employment by Community Bowmanville Courtice Newcastle Rural Special Areas Total (including Temporary Large Project Construction) 2006 8,000 5,3001,1103,3803,150 20,940 2011 9,280 6,0501,4303,5703,800 24,130 2016 11,010 6,9201,7803,6707,260 30,640 2021 12,980 8,1002,2103,7907,690 34,770 2026 14,790 9,1702,5703,8904,540 34,970 2031 16,590 10,1702,8403,9804,850 38,420 Growth 8,590 4,8701,7306001,700 17,480 2006–31 107% 92%155%17%54% 83% Source: Hemson Consulting Ltd. Overall, employment in the Municipality of Clarington is anticipated to grow steadily and with a pattern that reflects overall population growth, the available supply of employment land and our judgement on the outlook for some of the large special users in each community. In the context of the GTAH, Clarington is forecast to accommodate fairly modest growth in both population and employment. As part of the next steps in the study process, however, additional forecast scenarios will be prepared to test different assumptions about the future, including shifts in the type, location and amount of growth within Clarington. HEMSON APPENDIX A S-AASF UBREAS GE EX ORECAST HEMSON Municialit of Clarinton pyg 20062006AgeAgeStructureStructure 2006 Age Structure MaleFemaleTotal Total40,410 40,500 80,910 90+90+ 0 - 42,510 2,350 4,860 80808484 5 - 92,950 2,930 5,880 10 - 143,570 3,410 6,980 70707474 15 - 193,310 2,980 6,290 20 - 242,320 2,270 4,590 60606464 25 - 292,340 2,260 4,600 30 - 342,730 2,710 5,440 50505454 35 - 393,020 3,330 6,350 FemaleFemale 40 - 444,040 4,120 8,160 40404444 MaleMale 45 - 493,470 3,240 6,710 50 - 542,610 2,540 5,150 30303434 55 - 592,170 2,170 4,340 20202424 60 - 641,650 1,670 3,320 65 - 691,150 1,270 2,420 10101414 70 - 741,030 1,040 2,070 75 - 79780 950 1,730 0044 80 - 84490 700 1,190 85-89200 380 580 5005001,0001,0001,5001,5002,0002,0002,5002,5003,0003,0003,5003,5004,0004,0004,5004,500 90+70 180 250 alit of Clarinton Municipyg 20112011AgeAgeStructureStructure 2011 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total44,650 45,010 89,660 90+90+ 0 - 42,540 2,370 4,910 80808484 5 - 92,860 2,710 5,570 10 - 143,250 3,120 6,370 70707474 15 - 193,780 3,450 7,230 20 - 24-3190,2870,6060, 20 24 3190 2870 6060 6064 6064 25 - 292,850 2,860 5,710 30 - 343,010 2,960 5,970 5054 35 - 392,980 3,090 6,070 Female 40 - 443,150 3,490 6,640 4044 Male 45 - 494,030 4,220 8,250 3034 50 - 543,540 3,330 6,870 55 - 592,630 2,680 5,310 2024 60 - 642,160 2,270 4,430 65 - 691,620 1,740 3,360 1014 70 - 741,150 1,250 2,400 75 - 79900 1,000 1,900 04 80 - 84610 840 1,450 85-89290 530 820 5001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,500 90+110 230 340 Municipality of Clarington 2016AgeStructure 2016 Age Structure MaleFemaleTotal Total49,990 50,740 100,730 90+ 0 - 42,930 2,730 5,660 8084 5 - 93,000 2,850 5,850 10 - 143,250 2,950 6,200 7074 15 - 193,530 3,180 6,710 20 - 243,640 3,320 6,960 6064 25 - 293,900 3,650 7,550 30 - 343,740 3,800 7,540 5054 35 - 393,350 3,450 6,800 Female 40 - 443,160 3,300 6,460 4044 Male 45 - 493,150 3,640 6,790 50 - 544,120 4,340 8,460 3034 55 - 593,570 3,490 7,060 60 - 642,640 2,820 5,460 2024 65 - 692,120 2,390 4,510 1014 70 - 741,610 1,710 3,320 75 - 791,030 1,210 2,240 04 80 - 84720 920 1,640 85-89370 680 1,050 5001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,0004,5005,000 90+160 310 470 HEMSON Municialit of Clarinton pyg 20212021AgeAgeStructureStructure 2021 Age Structure MaleFemaleTotal Total56,460 57,550 114,010 90+90+ 0 - 43,540 3,290 6,830 80808484 5 - 93,460 3,290 6,750 10 - 143,470 3,140 6,610 70707474 15 - 193,580 3,020 6,600 20 - 243,360 2,990 6,350 60606464 25 - 294,490 4,250 8,740 30 - 344,970 4,770 9,740 50505454 35 - 394,150 4,390 8,540 FemaleFemale 40 - 443,570 3,720 7,290 40404444 MaleMale 45 - 493,170 3,470 6,640 50 - 543,300 3,780 7,080 30303434 55 - 594,180 4,550 8,730 20202424 60 - 643,580 3,680 7,260 65 - 692,610 2,950 5,560 10101414 70 - 742,110 2,340 4,450 75 - 791,430 1,650 3,080 0044 80 - 84830 1,130 1,960 85-89430 760 1,190 1,0001,0002,0002,0003,0003,0004,0004,0005,0005,0006,0006,000 90+230 380 610 alit of Clarinton Municipyg 20262026AgeAgeStructureStructure e Structure 2026 Ag MaleFemaleTotal Total63,010 64,550 127,560 90+90+ 0 - 44,000 3,730 7,730 80808484 5 - 94,050 3,840 7,890 10 - 143,930 3,580 7,510 70707474 15 - 193,800 3,210 7,010 20 - 243,410 2,850 6,260 60606464 25 - 294,200 3,940 8,140 30 - 345,540 5,350 10,890 5054 35 - 395,370 5,350 10,720 Female 40 - 444,360 4,640 9,000 4044 Male 45 - 493,590 3,890 7,480 50 - 543,320 3,630 6,950 3034 55 - 593,370 4,000 7,370 2024 60 - 644,170 4,710 8,880 65 - 693,510 3,790 7,300 1014 70 - 742,570 2,880 5,450 75 - 791,880 2,240 4,120 04 80 - 841,150 1,540 2,690 85-89510 930 1,440 1,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,000 90+280 450 730 Municipality of Clarington 2031AgeStructure 2031 Age Structure MaleFemaleTotal Total69,150 71,220 140,370 90+ 0 - 44,190 3,920 8,110 8084 5 - 94,520 4,290 8,810 10 - 144,520 4,130 8,650 7074 15 - 194,260 3,650 7,910 20 - 243,640 3,040 6,680 6064 25 - 294,230 3,760 7,990 30 - 345,220 5,010 10,230 5054 35 - 395,920 5,920 11,840 Female 40 - 445,570 5,610 11,180 4044 Male 45 - 494,380 4,810 9,190 50 - 543,730 4,040 7,770 3034 55 - 593,380 3,830 7,210 2024 60 - 643,370 4,160 7,530 65 - 694,080 4,790 8,870 1014 70 - 743,390 3,670 7,060 75 - 792,260 2,730 4,990 04 80 - 841,470 2,060 3,530 85-89690 1,260 1,950 1,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,000 90+330 540 870 HEMSON Bomanville 2006200620062006200620062006AgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure 2006 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total15,650 15,960 31,610 90+90+90+90+90+90+90+ 0 - 41,120 1,050 2,170 8080808080808084848484848484 5 - 91,260 1,240 2,500 10 - 141,360 1,290 2,650 7070707070707074747474747474 1-11,211,2,2 5 9 ,0 ,080 ,90 15 19 1210 1080 2290 20 - 24890 930 1,820 606060606060646464646464 25 - 291,180 1,150 2,330 30 - 341,290 1,290 2,580 505050505050545454545454 35 - 391,270 1,400 2,670 FemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemale 40 - 441,510 1,550 3,060 404040404040444444444444 MaleMaleMaleMaleMaleMale 45 - 491,230 1,120 2,350 50 - 54880 890 1,770 303030303030343434343434 55 - 59710 740 1,450 202020202020242424242424 60 - 64540 560 1,100 65 - 69350 420 770 101010101010141414141414 70 - 74330 350 680 75 - 79250 380 630 000000444444 80 - 84170 280 450 80 84170280450 85-8980 170 250 2002002002002004004004004004006006006006006008008008008008001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,2001,2001,2001,2001,2001,4001,4001,4001,4001,4001,6001,6001,6001,6001,6001,8001,8001,8001,8001,800 90+20 70 90 Bomanville 20112011201120112011AgeAgeAgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure 2011 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total18,140 18,520 36,660 90+90+90+90+90+ 0 - 41,220 1,140 2,360 80808080808484848484 5 - 91,320 1,250 2,570 10 - 141,480 1,350 2,830 70707070707474747474 15 - 191,510 1,330 2,840 --,,, 20 241,1601,0302,190 20 24 1160 1030 2190 60606060606464646464 25 - 291,290 1,400 2,690 30 - 341,630 1,580 3,210 5050505054545454 35 - 391,400 1,460 2,860 FemaleFemaleFemaleFemale 40 - 441,310 1,490 2,800 4040404044444444 MaleMaleMaleMale 45 - 491,490 1,600 3,090 50 - 541,260 1,150 2,410 3030303034343434 55 - 59870 930 1,800 2020202024242424 60 - 64690 810 1,500 65 - 69520 590 1,110 1010101014141414 70 - 74350 430 780 75 - 79300 360 660 00004444 80 - 84210 350 560 85-89110 190 300 8589110190300 2002002002004004004004006006006006008008008008001,0001,0001,0001,0001,2001,2001,2001,2001,4001,4001,4001,4001,6001,6001,6001,6001,8001,8001,8001,800 90+20 80 100 Bomanville 201620162016AgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructure 2016 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total21,240 21,680 42,920 90+90+90+ 0 - 41,420 1,340 2,760 808080848484 5 - 91,510 1,420 2,930 10 - 141,640 1,400 3,040 707070747474 15 - 191,710 1,430 3,140 20 - 241,460 1,280 2,740 6064 60606464 -,,, 25 - 29154015203060 25 29 1540 1520 3060 30 - 341,770 1,860 3,630 50505454 35 - 391,740 1,820 3,560 FemaleFemale 40 - 441,530 1,630 3,160 40404444 MaleMale 45 - 491,320 1,590 2,910 50 - 541,570 1,670 3,240 30303434 55 - 591,260 1,210 2,470 20202424 60 - 64850 1,030 1,880 65 - 69670 840 1,510 10101414 70 - 74500 600 1,100 75 - 79340 420 760 0044 80 - 84250 320 570 85-89130 230 360 2002004004006006008008001,0001,0001,2001,2001,4001,4001,6001,6001,8001,8002,0002,000 90+30 70 100 HEMSON Bomanville 2021202120212021202120212021AgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure 2021 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total24,910 25,470 50,380 90+90+90+90+90+90+90+ 0 - 41,670 1,570 3,240 8080808080808084848484848484 5 - 91,760 1,670 3,430 10 - 141,890 1,590 3,480 7070707070707074747474747474 -,,, 15 19 1,900 1,490 3,390 15 19 1900 1490 3390 20 - 241,650 1,360 3,010 606060606060646464646464 25 - 291,930 1,880 3,810 30 - 342,130 2,070 4,200 505050505050545454545454 35 - 391,910 2,140 4,050 FemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemale 40 - 441,880 2,020 3,900 404040404040444444444444 MaleMaleMaleMaleMaleMale 45 - 491,530 1,750 3,280 50 - 541,420 1,670 3,090 303030303030343434343434 55 - 591,570 1,740 3,310 202020202020242424242424 60 - 641,240 1,330 2,570 65 - 69830 1,070 1,900 101010101010141414141414 70 - 74650 850 1,500 75 - 79470 590 1,060 000000444444 80 - 84290 390 680 80 84290390680 85-89150 210 360 5005005005005001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,5001,5001,5001,5001,5002,0002,0002,0002,0002,0002,5002,5002,5002,5002,500 90+40 80 120 Bomanville 20262026202620262026AgeAgeAgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure 2026 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total28,780 29,500 58,280 90+90+90+90+90+ 0 - 41,880 1,770 3,650 80808080808484848484 5 - 92,020 1,910 3,930 10 - 142,150 1,840 3,990 70707070707474747474 15 - 192,160 1,690 3,850 --,,, 20 24185014403290 20 24 1850 1440 3290 60606060606464646464 25 - 292,110 1,960 4,070 30 - 342,520 2,420 4,940 5050505054545454 35 - 392,270 2,370 4,640 FemaleFemaleFemaleFemale 40 - 442,060 2,350 4,410 4040404044444444 MaleMaleMaleMale 45 - 491,900 2,150 4,050 50 - 541,640 1,850 3,490 3030303034343434 55 - 591,440 1,760 3,200 2020202024242424 60 - 641,550 1,860 3,410 65 - 691,200 1,370 2,570 1010101014141414 70 - 74810 1,070 1,880 75 - 79610 820 1,430 00004444 80 - 84390 540 930 85-89170 260 430 5005005005001,0001,0001,0001,0001,5001,5001,5001,5002,0002,0002,0002,0002,5002,5002,5002,5003,0003,0003,0003,000 90+50 70 120 Bomanville 203120312031AgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructure 2031 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total32,740 33,610 66,350 90+90+90+ 0 - 42,060 1,950 4,010 808080848484 5 - 92,250 2,120 4,370 10 - 142,400 2,070 4,470 707070747474 15 - 192,420 1,940 4,360 20 - 242,120 1,650 3,770 6064 60606464 -,,, 25 - 29232020304350 25 29 2320 2030 4350 30 - 342,700 2,490 5,190 50505454 35 - 392,660 2,740 5,400 FemaleFemale 40 - 442,430 2,580 5,010 40404444 MaleMale 45 - 492,090 2,490 4,580 50 - 542,010 2,260 4,270 30303434 55 - 591,670 1,950 3,620 20202424 60 - 641,430 1,870 3,300 65 - 691,510 1,890 3,400 10101414 70 - 741,160 1,350 2,510 75 - 79730 1,020 1,750 0044 80 - 84480 740 1,220 85-89230 380 610 5005001,0001,0001,5001,5002,0002,0002,5002,5003,0003,000 90+70 90 160 HEMSON Courtice 2006200620062006200620062006AgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure 2006 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total11,500 11,650 23,150 90+90+90+90+90+90+90+ 0 - 4750 690 1,440 8080808080808084848484848484 5 - 9890 880 1,770 10 - 141,140 1,150 2,290 7070707070707074747474747474 1-121, 5 9 980 90 ,900 15 19 980 920 1900 20 - 24640 610 1,250 606060606060646464646464 25 - 29590 590 1,180 30 - 34760 780 1,540 505050505050545454545454 35 - 39930 1,070 2,000 FemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemale 40 - 441,290 1,310 2,600 404040404040444444444444 MaleMaleMaleMaleMaleMale 45 - 491,060 1,020 2,080 50 - 54730 700 1,430 303030303030343434343434 55 - 59580 590 1,170 202020202020242424242424 60 - 64390 400 790 65 - 69270 280 550 101010101010141414141414 70 - 74220 230 450 75 - 79140 160 300 000000444444 80 - 8490 150 240 80 8490150240 85-8940 80 120 2002002002002004004004004004006006006006006008008008008008001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,2001,2001,2001,2001,2001,4001,4001,4001,4001,400 90+10 40 50 Courtice 20112011201120112011AgeAgeAgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure 2011 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total12,100 12,330 24,430 90+90+90+90+90+ 0 - 4650 610 1,260 80808080808484848484 5 - 9750 720 1,470 10 - 14890 900 1,790 70707070707474747474 15 - 191,130 1,140 2,270 --, 20 249608901,850 20 24 960 890 1850 6064 6060606064646464 25 - 29730 690 1,420 30 - 34680 700 1,380 5050505054545454 35 - 39800 810 1,610 FemaleFemaleFemaleFemale 40 - 44910 1,050 1,960 404040444444 4044 MaleMaleMaleMale 45 - 491,270 1,300 2,570 50 - 541,040 1,010 2,050 3030303034343434 55 - 59710 700 1,410 60 - 64560 580 1,140 2020202024242424 65 - 69380 400 780 1010101014141414 70 - 74260 270 530 75 - 79180 220 400 00004444 80 - 84110 150 260 85-8960 130 190 858960130190 20020020020040040040040060060060060080080080080010001,0001,0001,00012001,2001,2001,20014001,4001,4001,400 90+30 60 90 Courtice 201620162016AgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructure 2016 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total13,120 13,520 26,640 90+90+90+ 0 - 4740 660 1,400 808080848484 5 - 9670 660 1,330 10 - 14750 750 1,500 707070747474 15 - 19880 870 1,750 20 - 241,070 1,070 2,140 606060646464 -,,, 25 - 29121011202330 25 29 1210 1120 2330 30 - 34980 1,000 1,980 50505454 35 - 39790 770 1,560 FemaleFemale 40 - 44750 780 1,530 40404444 MaleMale 45 - 49870 1,030 1,900 50 - 541,230 1,280 2,510 30303434 55 - 591,020 1,020 2,040 60 - 64700 720 1,420 20202424 65 - 69550 610 1,160 10101414 70 - 74390 390 780 75 - 79230 280 510 0044 80 - 84160 240 400 85-8980 170 250 2002004004006006008008001,0001,0001,2001,2001,4001,400 90+50 100 150 HEMSON Courtice 2021202120212021202120212021AgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure 2021 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total14,340 14,950 29,290 90+90+90+90+90+90+ 90+ 0 - 4940 850 1,790 8080808080808084848484848484 5 - 9750 730 1,480 10 - 14660 710 1,370 7070707070707074747474747474 -, 15 19 740 720 1,460 15 19 740 720 1460 20 - 24810 780 1,590 606060606060646464646464 25 - 291,360 1,330 2,690 30 - 341,500 1,480 2,980 505050505050545454545454 35 - 391,110 1,090 2,200 FemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemaleFemale 40 - 44740 740 1,480 404040404040444444444444 MaleMaleMaleMaleMaleMale 45 - 49710 750 1,460 50 - 54840 1,010 1,850 303030303030343434343434 55 - 591,210 1,300 2,510 202020202020242424242424 60 - 641,000 1,040 2,040 65 - 69690 750 1,440 101010101010141414141414 70 - 74560 590 1,150 75 - 79340 400 740 000000444444 80 - 84200 300 500 80 84200300500 85-89110 250 360 2002002002002004004004004004006006006006006008008008008008001,0001,0001,0001,0001,0001,2001,2001,2001,2001,2001,4001,4001,4001,4001,4001,6001,6001,6001,6001,600 90+70 130 200 Courtice 20262026202620262026AgeAgeAgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure 2026 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total15,710 16,470 32,180 90+90+90+90+90+ 0 - 41,120 1,020 2,140 80808080808484848484 5 - 9950 920 1,870 10 - 14740 780 1,520 70707070707474747474 15 - 19650 670 1,320 --, 20 246606301290 20 24 660 630 1290 6060606064646464 6064 25 - 291,120 1,070 2,190 30 - 341,670 1,710 3,380 5050505054545454 35 - 391,640 1,570 3,210 FemaleFemaleFemaleFemale 40 - 441,060 1,040 2,100 404040444444 4044 MaleMaleMaleMale 45 - 49700 710 1,410 50 - 54680 730 1,410 3030303034343434 55 - 59830 1,030 1,860 60 - 641,190 1,310 2,500 2020202024242424 65 - 69990 1,070 2,060 1010101014141414 70 - 74690 730 1,420 75 - 79490 590 1,080 00004444 80 - 84290 410 700 85-89140 300 440 20020020020040040040040060060060060080080080080010001,0001,0001,00012001,2001,2001,20014001,4001,4001,40016001,6001,6001,60018001,8001,8001,800 90+100 180 280 Courtice 203120312031AgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructure 2031 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total17,020 18,000 35,020 90+90+90+ 0 - 41,180 1,070 2,250 808080848484 5 - 91,140 1,100 2,240 10 - 14950 970 1,920 707070747474 15 - 19730 740 1,470 20 - 24570 580 1,150 606060646464 -, 25 - 299909301920 25 29 990 930 1920 30 - 341,450 1,470 2,920 50505454 35 - 391,810 1,810 3,620 FemaleFemale 40 - 441,580 1,530 3,110 40404444 MaleMale 45 - 491,010 1,020 2,030 50 - 54670 690 1,360 30303434 55 - 59670 760 1,430 60 - 64820 1,050 1,870 20202424 65 - 691,170 1,340 2,510 10101414 70 - 74970 1,030 2,000 75 - 79600 710 1,310 0044 80 - 84400 580 980 85-89190 400 590 2002004004006006008008001,0001,0001,2001,2001,4001,4001,6001,6001,8001,8002,0002,000 90+120 220 340 HEMSON Newcastle 2006200620062006200620062006AgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeAgeStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure 2006 Ae Structure g MaleFemaleTotal Total4,460 4,470 8,930 90+90+90+90+90+90+90+ 0 - 4280 260 540 8080808080808084848484848484 5 - 9290 290 580 10 - 14370 330 700 7070707070707074747474747474 1-12 5 9 360 30 680 15 19 360 320 680 20 - 24240 220 460 606060606060646464646464 25 - 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44760 690 1,450 40404444 MaleMale 45 - 49550 550 1,100 50 - 54420 400 820 30303434 55 - 59450 430 880 60 - 64540 580 1,120 20202424 65 - 69770 820 1,590 10101414 70 - 74700 690 1,390 75 - 79520 550 1,070 0044 80 - 84350 450 800 85-89180 300 480 100100200200300300400400500500600600700700800800900900 90+90 140 230 HEMSON Appendix C Scenario Evaluation Results DƩƚǞƷŷ ağƓğŭĻƒĻƓƷ 5źƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓ tğƦĻƩ Ώ ağǤ ЋЉЊЋ Growth Scenario Evaluation Table Indicator Evaluation Measure Scenario 1 Current Trend Scenario 2 Growing Durham Scenario 3 Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character Principle 1: Create complete, healthy and sustainable communities How well does the Scenario support Meets 140,340 population, 52,120 Generally meets the population, Meets the population, households Meets the population, households ROPA 128 population, employment and households and 38,420 jobs households and jobs projections by and jobs projections by 2031 and jobs projections by 2031 household targets? projections by 2031 2031, but uses the Hemson forecast which is slightly different than the Regional forecast. How well does the Scenario support Achieves the 32% intensification Scenario does not achieve the 32% Scenario is planned to achieve the Scenario is planned to achieve the opportunities for residential target from ROPA 128 (intensification target. Achieves only 32% (6,181 units) residential 32% (6,181 units) residential # of intensification? intensification units)16% residential intensification (3,091 intensification target intensification target units) Consistent with the recommendations The density assumptions for some of Focuses intensification on selected of the Intensification Discussion Paper Does not align well with the the intensification areas may not be Regional centres (Courtice Town recommendations of the compatible with local character Centre and Bowmanville West Town Intensification Discussion Paper Centre) and corridors Requires approximately 6 gross Requires approximately 50 gross hectares of uncommitted land for hectares of uncommitted intensification intensification land How well does the Scenario support the Scenario supports dense, mixed use, This Scenario continues the current This Scenario has the highest This Scenario has the second highest Places to Grow vision for complete communities that are trends of development. It does not densities and the most varied unit densities. It supports dense, mixed, growth? transit supportive support Places to Grow vision for mix. It supports Places to Grow complete communities that are growth, as majority of new policies to create dense, mixed, transit supportive. It Promotes the Requires Urban Area Boundary development would be low density complete communities that are compact urban development in three expansion transit supportive. It Promotes the main communities Will not meet the 50 people and jobs compact urban development in three per hectare density target for Has potential to meet the 50 people main communities greenfields and jobs per hectare density target Has potential to meet the 50 people for greenfields Scenario 1 is planned to achieve a and jobs per hectare density target municipal wide density on Scenario 3 is planned to achieve a for greenfields uncommitted greenfield lands of 16 municipal wide uncommitted units per gross hectare The projected future household greenfield density of 19 units per growth is allocated within the current gross hectare This Scenario needs more Greenfield urban boundary and also requires two lands to accommodate the projected The projected future household urban boundary expansions to demand and it requires lands beyond growth is allocated within the current accommodate mis-matches in the the urban boundary urban boundary land supply Requires approximately 807 gross Requires approximately 480 gross Indicator Evaluation Measure Scenario 1 Current Trend Scenario 2 Growing Durham Scenario 3 Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character hectares of uncommitted Greenfield hectares of uncommitted Greenfield land to accommodate projected land to accommodate projected growth and only 6 gross hectares of growth and 50 gross hectares of uncommitted intensification land uncommitted intensification land How well does the Scenario conform to Focus on compact form and Does not conform to the PPS as the Conforms to the PPS as the Conforms to the PPS as the the Provincial Policy Statement? settlement patterns development is not compact development is compact and is development is compact and is focused on Regional centres and focused on strategic places within Directs growth to fully-serviced This Scenario needs more Greenfield corridors Regional centres and corridors settlement areas and makes efficient lands to accommodate the projected use of existing infrastructure demand and it requires lands beyond The projected future household The projected future household the urban boundary growth is allocated to fully serviced growth is allocated to fully serviced settlement areas settlement areas How well does the Scenario provide a Estimated housing mix The majority of new development in Provides more Scenarios for medium Provides the most Scenarios for range of housing choices? (low/medium/high) greenfields is in the form of single and and high density development with medium and high density semi-detached homes with the the following housing mix on development and considers the following housing mix: greenfields: community character. It has the following housing mix on greenfields: 79% Low density (singles, semi); 70% Low density (singles, semi); 68% Low density (singles, semi); 9% Medium (towns and 20% Medium (towns and multiples); and, multiples); and, 24% Medium (towns and multiples); and, 11% High (apartments) 10% High (apartments) 8% High (apartments) How well does the Scenario promote Potential to offer opportunities to Less potential to support pedestrian Has potential to support pedestrian Has potential to support pedestrian healthy, active living? improve access to recreational oriented community design oriented community design, specially oriented community design, specially facilities, public spaces, trails, parks, in the Regional Centres and Corridors in the Regional Centres and Corridors and sports facilities Potential to support pedestrian oriented community design How well does the Scenario match Matches forecasted housing and All Scenarios match forecasted housing and employment growth growth with projected demand? employment growth Indicator Evaluation Measure Scenario 1 Current Trend Scenario 2 Growing Durham Scenario 3 Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character Principle 2: Protect provincial and local natural heritage system including agriculture How well does the Scenario protect Impact on Open Space System Protects Clar (Environmental Protection Areas, system. All the designated natural system. All the designated natural system. All the designated natural Green Spaces, Natural Core Areas or heritage areas in the Official Plan are heritage areas in the Official Plan are heritage areas in the Official Plan are Waterfront Greenway) within or protected protected protected immediately adjacent to new Larger portion of development is Most of the greenfield development Greenfield development is directed to Greenfield development immediately adjacent to the natural is directed to those located next to those located next to the built areas heritage system the built areas How well does the Scenario maintain and High level estimation of watersheds A number of watersheds may be Has potential for lesser effects on Has potential for lesser effects on improve watershed health? affected by urban expansion and affected by greenfield development, watersheds as development is the watersheds as development is major intensification particularly in North Bowmanville most compact of the three Scenarios compact and directed to greenfields and directed to greenfields located located next to the existing built areas next to the existing built areas How well does the Scenario protect Estimated area of agricultural land Has potential to take additional Allocates growth within current urban Allocates growth within current urban current agricultural areas? lost to new urban land and/or agricultural lands from production areas, thus protecting agricultural areas, thus protecting agricultural Greenfield development areas outside the urban boundary areas outside the urban boundary Principle 3: Attain balanced growth, where residential growth will complement employment growth How well does the Scenario provide for Potential to accommodate trends, by N/D Has potential to accommodate projected employment numbers and sector trends projected employment numbers and sector growth sector trends? How well does the Scenario provide for Location of growth relative to existing N/D Employment areas are located close to the major transportation infrastructure employment areas in close proximity to transportation infrastructure (i.e. 401, support infrastructure? 407 Link, future GO stations in Courtice and Bowmanville) How well does the Scenario provide for Location of economic growth relative N/D Has potential to accommodate projected employment numbers to residential growth economic perspective? Does the Scenario provide an adequate Potential to meet number and type of N/D Has potential to accommodate projected employment numbers and type of jobs number of quality jobs? jobs projected Indicator Evaluation Measure Scenario 1 Current Trend Scenario 2 Growing Durham Scenario 3 Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character Principle 4: Support transit and use infrastructure efficiently How well does the Scenario direct Potential to maximize benefits from Locate a significant proportion of Locate most of the growth in areas Locate most of the growth in areas growth to locations with appropriate existing investments in facilities and growth in areas with no servicing, that can be serviced in the mid and that can be serviced in the mid term levels of infrastructure and public service services transportation or facilities. long term Has potential to locate higher level of facilities? Ability to use existing water, Has potential to locate higher level of growth where servicing capacity is wastewater and transportation growth where servicing capacity is planned systems planned Directs higher level of growth to Potential to locate higher level of Directs higher level of growth to Regional corridors and centre, where growth where servicing capacity is Regional corridors and centre, where servicing capacity is more likely to be planned servicing capacity is more likely to be planned in a timely manner, however, planned in a timely manner, however this scenario focuses the magnitude some of these areas have limited of intensification in the strategic potential for the level of places which are physically capable of intensification assumed (i.e. absorbing future development Downtown Newcastle and (Courtice Main Street, Courtice Town Bowmanville East Town Centre) Centre and Bowmanville West Town Centre) How well does the Scenario support a Potential to support a land use Densities, unit mix and development Higher densities, more diverse unit Densities, unit mix and development range of transportation choices? pattern, density and mix of uses that directed to greenfield areas does not mix and development directed to directed to selected areas within ansit centres, corridors and Greenfields centres and corridors and Greenfields Strategy Strategy, public transit and commuter located next to the built area support located next to the built area support rail pid Transit Strategy, Potential to support public transit and public transit and commuter rail public transit and commuter rail other alternative transportation modes, including cycling and walking Potential to support commuter rail - level of development occurring close to the proposed commuter GO train corridor How well does the Scenario support Potential to provide a land use system Scenario does not support transit Support transit supportive densities Support transit supportive densities transit supportive densities and/or a integrated with transit Scenarios. supportive densities or centres and Based on percentage of high, development development but focused on strategic development? medium, and low density areas development in areas with established transit services Potential to improve access to existing transit, child care spaces, Indicator Evaluation Measure Scenario 1 Current Trend Scenario 2 Growing Durham Scenario 3 Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character social housing, and nursing homes Does the Scenario support closer live-Concentration of population/ Has less potential for live-work Has more potential for live-work Has more potential for live-work work connections? three connection as densities are lower, connections in centres and corridors connections in centres and corridors largest communities development is spread out and has and greenfields as they will have a and greenfields as they will have a minimal intensification compact form. Intensification areas compact form Qualitative assessment of impact of have more potential for mix uses intensification opportunities How well can the Scenario be serviced Relative proximity of residents to Residents will be located away from Residents will be located in greater Residents will be located in greater using existing and potential future transit existing and future transit existing and future transit proximity to existing and future proximity to existing and future systems? opportunities opportunities transit opportunities transit opportunities How well does the Scenario support Potential to maximize benefits from Lower potential to maximize benefits Greater potential to maximize Greater potential to maximize fiscal health and sustainability? existing investments in facilities and from existing investments in facilities benefits from existing investments in benefits from existing investments in services and services as most of the grow is facilities and services as growth is facilities and services as growth is located in greenfield development focused in centres and corridors and focused in centres and corridors and and is spread out across all the vacant in greenfields located in the proximity in greenfields located in the proximity areas to the built area. to the built area. Principle 5: Direct growth to corridors and mixed use centres How well does the Scenario direct Degree of growth (people and units) Minimal growth is directed to the Growth focused on Regional centres Growth focused on strategic locations growth to the Regional Centres and directed to the regional centres and regional centres and corridors and corridors, however the density within Regional centres (Courtice Corridors? corridors assumptions for some of the Town Centre and Bowmanville West intensification areas are unrealistic Town Centre) and corridors. A large and do not conform with the local portion of the corridor-related growth character is planned to be accommodated within the Courtice Main Street Corridor Principle 6: Direct most growth to urban areas How well does the Scenario direct most Degree of growth (people and units) Development requires all the vacant Development is directed within the Development is directed within the growth to urban areas? directed within the urban areas Greenfields plus additional lands urban areas and requires additional urban areas and also identifies land beyond the urban areas lands for urban boundary expansions for long term land needs Principle 7: Maintain Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre How well does the Scenario support Degree of growth targeted to N/D Most of the potential growth is targeted to Bowmanville Bowmanville as the dominant urban Bowmanville growth centre? Indicator Evaluation Measure Scenario 1 Current Trend Scenario 2 Growing Durham Scenario 3 Reinforcing Communities and Retaining Local Character y through choice appropriate housing and employment forms Bowmanville How well does the Potential to support Bowmanville Scenario will result in a significant Densities assumptions for greenfields Densities assumptions for greenfields Scenario support Bowmanville as the character, identity and role as are uncharacteristically high for are more realistic and retain dominant urban centre containing wide dominant urban centre area, with low density subdivisions in Bowmanville. Similarly, the density range of residential, employment, the fringe of the urban area. This assumptions for some of the and main street centre. institutional and cultural uses, retain intensification areas are equally Focuses intensification in the strategic small town character and main street unrealistic and do not conform with places which are physically capable of centre? the local character absorbing future development (i.e. Bowmanville West Town Centre) while provides a more sensible approach to the historic area of Bowmanville East Town Centre Courtice How well does the Scenario Degree of growth directed to Courtice Scenario will result in a significant Densities assumptions for greenfields Densities assumptions for greenfields improve and define character, develop are uncharacteristically high for are more realistic and retain Degree of growth, densities and unit Courtice Main Street as vibrant urban with low density greenfield Courtice. Similarly, the density mix directed to Courtice Main Street centre? development in the fringe of the assumptions for some of the Focuses intensification in the strategic urban area. Limited potential to intensification areas are equally places which are physically capable of support Courtice Main Street as a unrealistic and do not conform with absorbing future development such vibrant urban centre the local character as Courtice Main Street and Courtice Town Centre Newcastle How well does the Scenario Degree of growth directed to Scenario will result in a significant Densities assumptions for greenfields Densities assumptions for greenfields retain village character, retain vibrant Newcastle are uncharacteristically high for are more realistic and retain downtown main street with village feel? with low density subdivisions in the Newcastle. Similarly, the density Degree of intensification directed to fringe of the urban area. This type of assumptions for some of the Newcastle Focuses intensification in the strategic intensification areas are equally places which are physically capable of village feel unrealistic and do not conform to the absorbing future development in local character. Potential for Courtice and Bowmanville while intensification and infilling is limited provides a more sensible approach to in Downtown Newcastle the historic area of Newcastle Waterfront Places How well does the Degree of growth directed to the N/D Minimal growth directed to the Waterfront Places as most of these are either built-out or subject to committed Scenario support the Waterfront Places Waterfront Places development as recreational areas? How well does the Scenario promote N/D protection of individual built heritage feature will be similar between all three land use Scenarios. Provincial and local preservation of cultural heritage assets? cultural heritage assets policies will be applied to the selected Scenario Principle 8: Maintain each community's individual identity through choice appropriate housing and employment forms Bowmanville — How well does the Scenario support Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre containing wide range of residential, employment, institutional and cultural uses, retain small town character and main street centre? Courtice — How well does the Scenario improve and define character, develop Courtice Main Street as vibrant urban centre? Newcastle — How well does the Scenario retain village character, retain vibrant downtown main street with village feel? Waterfront Places — How well does the Scenario support the Waterfront Places as recreational areas? How well does the Scenario promote preservation of cultural heritage assets? • Potential to support Bowmanville character, identity and role as dominant urban centre • • Scenario will result in a significant expansion of Bowmanville's built area, with low density subdivisions in the fringe of the urban area. This type of growth won't support Bowmanville's main street centre Degree of growth directed to Courtice • Degree of growth, densities and unit mix directed to Courtice Main Street Degree of growth directed to Newcastle Degree of intensification directed to Newcastle • Degree of growth directed to the Waterfront Places • Potential to protect Clarington's cultural heritage assets Scenario will result in a significant expansion of Courtice's built area, with low density greenfield development in the fringe of the urban area. Limited potential to support Courtice Main Street as a vibrant urban centre • Scenario will result in a significant expansion of Newcastle's built area, with low density subdivisions in the fringe of the urban area. This type of growth won't support Newcastle's village feel • Densities assumptions for greenfields are uncharacteristically high for Bowmanville. Similarly, the density assumptions for some of the intensification areas are equally unrealistic and do not conform with the local character • Densities assumptions for greenfields are uncharacteristically high for Courtice. Similarly, the density assumptions for some of the intensification areas are equally unrealistic and do not conform with the local character • Densities assumptions for greenfields are uncharacteristically high for Newcastle. Similarly, the density assumptions for some of the intensification areas are equally unrealistic and do not conform to the local character. Potential for intensification and infilling is limited in Downtown Newcastle • Densities assumptions for greenfields are more realistic and retain Bowmanville's small town character and main street centre. • Focuses intensification in the strategic places which are physically capable of absorbing future development (i.e. Bowmanville West Town Centre) while provides a more sensible approach to the historic area of Bowmanville East Town Centre • Densities assumptions for greenfields are more realistic and retain Courtice's character. • Focuses intensification in the strategic places which are physically capable of absorbing future development such as Courtice Main Street and Courtice Town Centre • Densities assumptions for greenfields are more realistic and retain Newcastle's character. • Focuses intensification in the strategic places which are physically capable of absorbing future development in Courtice and Bowmanville while provides a more sensible approach to the historic area of Newcastle • N/D — Minimal growth directed to the Waterfront Places as most of these are either built -out or subject to committed development • N/D — protection of individual built heritage feature will be similar between all three land use Scenarios. Provincial and local policies will be applied to the selected Scenario Clarington REPORT ENGINEERING I Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution#: By-law#: Report#: EGD-015-12 File#: Subject: APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report EGD-015-12 be received; 2. THAT Adam Dunn be appointed as Inspector/Plans Examiner for the Municipality of Clarington effective ASAP and that his name be added to Schedule `A', Table `B' of By-law 2011-036; 3. THAT Jeremy Zegers name be deleted from Schedule `A', Table `B' of By-law 2011-036; and 4. THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council. h Submitted by: __ Reviewed by- A.S. Cannella, C.E.T. Franklin Wu, Director of Engineering Chief Administrative Officer Services ASC/RP/jo CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 REPORT NO.: EGD-015-12 PAGE 2 1. REVIEW AND COMMENT 1.1 Adam Dunn is currently employed as a Plans Examiner/Inspector with the Engineering Services Department in the Municipality of Clarington. Adam is a graduate of the 3 year Architectural Technology program at Sheridan College. His work experience includes working as a project manager for a residential design firm where his responsibilities included reviewing plans for code compliance and site inspections. Adam has also completed the following Ministry Affairs and Housing building code exams: • House 0 Small Buildings • General Legal The Building Code requires that the inspector pass the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing exams before the inspector can be appointed in the building by-law, 1.2 Jeremy Zegers is no longer employed by the Municipality of Clarington. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Rick Pigeon, Chief Building Official Attachments: Attachment 1 - Proposed by-law amendment THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY -LAW NO. 2012 -XXX Being a By -law to amend By -law 2011 -036, a by -law respecting the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Plumbing Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors. WHEREAS, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington has approved the recommendations contained in Report EGD- 015 -12. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. Schedule 'A', Table 'B' to By -law 2011 -036 is hereby amended by adding the following there to: Column 1 "Inspector" Column 2 "Adam Dunn" Column 3 "Building Inspector /Plans Examiner" Column 4 "25118" 2. Schedule 'A', Table 'B' to By -law 2011 -036 is hereby amended by deleting the following thereto: "Jeremy Zegers" This By -law shall come into effect on the date of passing hereof. BY -LAW passed in open session this xx day of xx, 2012. Adrian Foster, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk ATTACHMENT NO.:1 REPORT NO.: EGD- 015 -12 9 -3 Cladyngton REPORT ENGINGEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution #: - By -law #: Report#: EGD- 016 -12 File #: Subiect: WATERFRONT TRAIL SIGNAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT staff be authorized to purchase two Welcome Cyclists signs and additional Waterfront Trail directional signs with funding from the Waterfront, Trail reserve, account 100 -00- 000 - 00000 -2930; and 2. THAT all interested parties listed in Report EGD- 016 -12 be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by ASC /PW /jo Reviewed by: A.S. Cannella, C.E.T. Director of Engineering Franklin Wu,, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 Am, REPORT NO.: EGD- 016 -12 1.0 BACKGROUND PAGE 2 1.1 -Since November 2011 staff from Engineering, Operations and Corporate Services has been meeting with a committee of Clarington cyclists to obtain advice and feedback on cycling related issues. So far these meetings of the Bike Friendly committee have resulted in the production of Clarington's first Cycling Map, which will be available in early May, the installation of "Share the Road" cycling signs on well used routes, the installation of a pedestrian activated signal at Durham Road 57 and Longworth Avenue, and an audit of signage needs along the Waterfront Trail. The committee has also made several suggestions for improvements to our existing trails and cycling routes. Two key recommendations have been made by the Bike Friendly committee to improve signage along the Waterfront Trail. The first recommendation is that the Municipality should participate in the Welcome Cyclist "gateway" signage program (Attachment 1). The objective of the program is to enhance local cycle tourism initiatives and infrastructure through the installation of "gateway" signs on cycling routes. The signs include a QR (quick reference) code to allow cyclists to use smartphones to access web enabled maps and information about bicycle friendly business and organizations in Clarington such as accommodation providers, food services, tourist attractions, bike shops and other related businesses. Several signs have been installed in Northumberland County and the Region of Durham. A number of Clarington businesses have already registered on -line to participate in the program. The second recommendation is to install additional Waterfront Trail directional signs (Attachment 2) at approximately 20 locations identified by the Bike Friendly sign audit. Signs at these locations will help cyclists navigate the many changes in direction along Clarington's portion of the Waterfront Trail. REPORT NO.: EGD- 016 -12 2.0 COMMENTS PAGE 3 2.1 The onetime fee for participation in the Welcome Cyclists program is $1000 per sign. The Region of Durham will contribute $200 per sign and the Beech Street Spinners Cycling Club has offered to donate $300 towards the purchase of two Welcome Cyclists signs to be located at the east and west boundary's of Clarington's Waterfront Trail. With those contributions the total cost for the Municipality to participate in the Welcome Cyclists program would be $1,335 (net of HST). The additional Waterfront Trail signs recommended in the sign audit would cost $1,100 (net of HST) There are sufficient funds within the Waterfront Trail reserve to purchase the signs but those funds can only be accessed through the budget process or by a report to Council. Installation of the signs would be done by the Operations Department. 3.0 CONCURRENCE This report has been reviewed by Nancy Taylor Director of Finance and Fred Horvath Director of Operations who concur with the recommendations. 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 The Waterfront Trail is one of Clarington's best used cycling routes. The trail stretches 780km from Niagara -on- the -Lake to the Quebec border along the north shore of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. It passes through 41 communities and is often used for informal or organized cycling tours. Welcome Cyclists signs at both ends of our Waterfront Trail will signify that Clarington is a bike friendly municipality. The signs will allow users with smartphones access to maps and other information about Clarington businesses. Additional Waterfront Trail directional signs are required to help cyclists navigate the many changes in direction along Clarington's Waterfront Trail. REPORT NO.: EGD- 016 -12 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN PAGE 4 The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: X Promoting economic development _ Maintaining financial stability X Connecting Clarington X Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Peter Windolf, Manager of Park Development Attachments: Attachment 1 - Welcome Cyclist program Attachment 2 - Waterfront Trail sign examples List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Jim Boate - Bike Friendly Committee Chair 9 -7 0 0 r ns) p o r i at Li o n r71111 1-0- Jlp a n s Welcome Cyclists °'Gateway°' Si�naae pv®givam Objective: Enhance local cycle tourism initiatives and infrastructure through the design, development and installation of "gateway" signs on cycling routes in participating Welcome Cyclists regions in Ontario. ATTACHMENT NO.:1 REPORT NO.: EGD- 016 -12 Purpose: The Welcome Cyclists "gateway" signs are designed to complement existing wayfinding infrastructure, and provide real time access to web enabled maps and local bicycle friendly businesses featured on Welcomecyclists.ca. Pilot project Overview: The Welcome Cyclists "gateway" signs were first piloted in Northumberland County in 2011, and eight signs were installed along the Waterfront Trail on approach to four of the region's larger communities (in both directions), as well as a bilingual version at the Cobourg VIA Rail station. Welcome Cyclists Colborne �a�i�dak° gown Centre 16 � via -, o:r� < <,entre -ville �= 2 km s mro ry rvk - 1 I'si Nwd«rm�berhnd / rJ�v rn�q. n ^�Ynrr rr_.� Swntarlotal Info " ekam rhstscU ° Town Centre -ville via �ICentre rue George St. 1 km UAcodaz pour ...... nsel9 ements lonuc o cvl�ttez wekom list ea/ .. _.... ... _. -..... .... -- -.. 4,�h (Jountber�nd - -.. - ... -._ I nc� I nd c� c county Welcome Cyclists "Gateway" Signage Program and Design © 2011 Transportation Options Association of Ontario 0 Waterfront Regeneration Trust EXAMPLES OF RECOMMENDED SIGNS Waterfront Trail Directional Sign Directional Flashing 450 X 450 mm 155 mm New Directional Arrow Sign Eastbound to Niagara Westbound to Quebec 7 J 450 X 225 mm Directional Arrow and Flashing Arrow 450 X 225 mm r �c c �c c 155 mm c c 0 - Waterfront Regeneration Trust 372 Richmond St. West, Suite 308 Toronto, Ontario M5V 1X6 phone: 416-943-8080 www.waterfronttrail.org New Directional Arrow to indicate separated users m m 0D ZD On mig Om oz 6-1 Z O N N Clarington REPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: EGD- 017 -12 File #: Subject: COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report EGD- 017 -12 be received; 2. THAT Council designate each of the following parts of a highway a Community Safety Zone: • Longworth Avenue from Scugog Street to Mearns Avenue • Scugog Street from Longworth Avenue to Bons Avenue • Nash Road from Trulls Road to Courtice Road; 3. THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to the Traffic By -law 91 -58, to reflect the Community Safety Zone designations, for Council approval; and 4. THAT the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and Durham Region Police Services be notified of Council's decision. Submitted by: ASC /LJB /jo Reviewed by: A.S. Cannella, C.E.T. Director of Engineering Services Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 9 -10 REPORT NO.: EGD -017 -12 1.0 BACKGROUND PAGE 2 1.1 Section 214 of the Highway Traffic Act authorizes the Council of a Municipality to "by by -law, designate a part of a highway under its jurisdiction as a community safety zone [CSZ] if, in the council's opinion, public safety is of special concern on that part of the highway." Establishing a CSZ essentially doubles the minimum fine for the same speeding offence outside designated zones. 1.2 In researching this matter, staff consistently found caveats with respect to the implementation of CSZ's. In 1998, the Region of Durham established thirteen CSZ's on a trial basis. In staff's report to Region Council at the end of the trial period, it was clear that not all sites are appropriate for this designation. Paramount to their effectiveness is that consistent police enforcement must exist, and the CSZ must be adopted where there is an actual speeding problem (not a perceived one) and where traffic safety can be improved. The overuse of designating CSZ's will result in driver disrespect, and their effectiveness will diminish overtime. To this end, a Community Safety Zone Warrant was established by Durham Region in 2001 to determine the appropriateness of a proposed location. In January, 2002, the Municipality endorsed the Community Safety Zone Warrant which had been approved by the Region of Durham. In that same resolution, Council directed that "Community Safety Zones be installed only at specific sites where significant improvements to traffic safety can be realized, and where Durham Regional Police Services have agreed to provide consistent levels of enforcement to ensure the effectiveness and continuance of the program" and that the Municipality "adopt the warrant criteria [developed by the Region] as a guide for future Community Safety Zone installations ". 9 -11 REPORT NO.: EGD- 017 -12 PAGE 3 The designation of a CSZ is appropriate if it meets the warrant which is a function of: - Designated area of special concern (e.g, elementary or secondary schools) - Incidents of collisions - Speed violation rate - Traffic volume - Truck traffic volume - Number of lanes - Presence of sidewalks - Pedestrian counts- - Number of proximal intersections and entrances - Ability of DRPS to enforce any particular CSZ 2.0 EXISTING COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES 2.1 Most Durham Region municipalities have CSZ's (Ajax Council recently approved the designation of their second CSZ) as does the Region on some roads under their jurisdiction. Each municipality quotes some success with this type of traffic control. Currently, there are only three CSZ's in Clarington: - Regional Highway 2 from Townline Road to Varcoe Road - Regional Road 14 in front of Bowmanville High School - Provincial Highway 35/115 in front of Clarke High School and The Pines Senior Public School In 2002, Clarke High School requested that a CSZ be established on the northbound lanes of Hwy. 35/115 from the 3 d Concession to the 4th Concession. The school .reports that there is good police presence in this zone. 9 -12 REPORT NO.: EGD- 017 -12 PAGE 4 3.0 CURRENT REQUEST 3.1 In October, 2011, the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board requested that the Municipality establish Community Safety Zones at two of their schools located in Clarington. Staff reviewed the Region's warrants which Clarington adopted as a guide and adapted the warrants to meet the characteristics of our road network. Staff then undertook a CSZ warrant analysis of all thirty -three schools in the Municipality, and the results showed that three areas could benefit from the establishment of a CSZ: - Longworth Avenue from Scugog Street to Mearns Avenue (which includes St. Elizabeth School, Harold Longworth School and a future municipal park) - Scugog Street from Longworth Avenue to Bons Avenue (which includes St. Stephens Secondary School) - Nash Road from Trulls Road to Courtice Road (which includes Courtice Public School and Courtice High School) These potential sites were discussed with the DRPS Traffic Safety, Co- ordinator for Clarington, and he concurs that these sites would be suitable for a CSZ designation and that DRPS can provide the necessary enforcement. Both the public school board and the separate school board were consulted with respect to establishing these zones, and both boards were very supportive of this designation in these areas. 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 Based on Community Safety Warrants established by the Region of Durham and endorsed by the Municipality, staff concludes that parts of three roads in Clarington would be appropriate to establish as Community Safety Zones, and it is believed that the result will be improved traffic safety on these roads. 9 -13 REPORT NO.: EGD- 017 -12 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Leslie J. Benson, Manager of Transportation & Design Attachments: Attachment 1 — Key Map — Longworth Avenue and Scugog Street Attachment 2 — Key Map — Nash Road PAGE 5 9 -14 H Community Safety Zone -j O J Q rK rK O w \ _ v O HIGH wgY 2 _ c) wz w C) D U) z \ URHAM HIGHW �' -��' Q AY2 Hn oil ME At � o a J W W J a W r Nas�Rd. t E "VOW" No V 4 � DRAWN BY: E.L. DATE: April 26, 2012 REPORT EGD- 017 -12 ®�� KEY MAP ATTACHMENT NO, 2 COURTICE SL- - _ ___ GAAttachments \Nash Safety Zone.m: 1 0I 11 � :�� ■� ■� 111111111 11111111 H Community Safety Zone -j O J Q rK rK O w \ _ v O HIGH wgY 2 _ c) wz w C) D U) z \ URHAM HIGHW �' -��' Q AY2 Hn oil ME At � o a J W W J a W r Nas�Rd. t E "VOW" No V 4 � DRAWN BY: E.L. DATE: April 26, 2012 REPORT EGD- 017 -12 ®�� KEY MAP ATTACHMENT NO, 2 COURTICE SL- - _ ___ GAAttachments \Nash Safety Zone.m: Clarbgton REPORT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: OPD- 003 -12 File #: Subiect: PITCH IN WEEK 2012 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report OPD- 003 -12 be received for information. Submitted by: Reviewed by- Fr d orvath, Franklin Wu, Director of Operations Chief Administrative Officer FH /sh CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 10 -1 REPORT NO.: OPD- 003 -12 1.0 Pitch In Week Clarington PAGE 2 1.1 April 23 t — 30, 2012 was Pitch -in Week Canada. This was an opportunity to involve all of Clarington, young and old, in local projects which clean -up, restore and /or preserve the environment by cleaning up litter and other garbage from urban, rural and wilderness areas. 1.2 The following is a list of community groups who registered their participation in Pitch In Week 2012 with Operations staff: Durham Clear Waverly Public School Enniskillen Scouts Hampton Community Association Clarke High School Tim Horton Hope Community Church St. John's Anglican Church Rotary Club of Bowmanville Rotary Club of Courtice SW NA Port Darlington Community Association Lions Club Of Courtice Clarington Fire Fighters Clarington Central Public School 3rd Bowmanville Girl Guides Newcastle Ventures Newcastle Beavers Newcastle Cubs Clarington Tigercats Football Knights of Columbus Newcastle Lions Club Orono Masons An additional twelve individual residents registered to participate to "Pitch In" within their own neighbourhoods. Rotary Clubs Super Clean Up The Rotary Clubs of Bowmanville and Courtice hosted a "Super Spring Clean Up" on Friday, April 20th for area schools. Approximately 300 students and volunteers participated in this event. The schools involved: • Clarington Central High School • Durham Christian High School • Bowmanville High School • St. Stevens High School • Courtice Secondary School • Dr. G.J. MacGillvray Public School • Four Winds Montessori School 10 -2 REPORT NO.: OPD- 003 -12 PAGE 3 Students and volunteers departed from area schools armed with bright yellow "pitch in" garbage bags, courtesy of Pitch In Canada, and gloves, courtesy of Ontario Power Generation, to complete a "Clean Sweep" of the streets, parks and green spaces of their neighbourhoods. i Stevens Road - after A 1_ Yf Students and volunteers covered a wide range of areas and worked diligently to clean up Clarington. Residents strolling down Scugog Street who observed the work crews smiled and commented on the great job being done, others honked horns to show support. Once their clean up areas were completed students were taken by bus to the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex where they were provided lunch donated by local restaurants. Displays were set up to - draw attention to local environmental concerns. Local Rotary representatives thanked everyone for their participation. Mayor Foster presented each of the participating schools with a certificate of appreciation. 10 -3 REPORT NO.: OPD- 003 -12 N111 2.1 PAGE 4 their participation. Mayor Foster presented each of the participating schools with a certificate of appreciation. Upon completion of the clean up Operations staff arranges for the bags of trash to be pick up and disposed of. As a result of the 2012 Pitch In campaign in Clarington more than 15 metric ton of waste was disposed of. Pitch In Week Disposals 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 12.33 2.88 4.25 5.23 15.53 Free Compost Give Away On Saturday, April 20th Clarington hosted the Durham Region Annual Compost Give Away event at Depot 42 on Darlington /Clarke Townline Road. This event is an opportunity for residents to exchange a non- perishable donation to a local food bank for up to three containers of fresh compost. 71 tonnes of compost was available to residents. All compost is a direct result of the green bin program in the Durham Region. This event proved to be very popular with residents! The Compost Event is run from 8 am to noon. A line up formed prior to staff arrival at Depot 42 at 7 am the morning of the event. Gates were opened at 7:45 to allow residents to shovel compost into their containers. Once through the gates staff directed residents into two lanes of traffic in order to minimize wait times and make the most efficient use of space. 10 -4 REPORT NO.: OPD- 003 -12 PAGE 5 Clarington staff assisted residents with shoveling compost into their containers and lifting containers into vehicles when requested. Despite less than perfect weather conditions some residents _ waited more than 1/2 an hour in line to enter the event. Durham Region staff were on hand to exchange blue bins and green bins for residents. Composters were also available for purchase. St. Vincent de Paul was present to collect for the food bank. 2.2 Upcoming Events 1 October 27, 2012 Clarington will host a combined event of Hazardous Household Waste and E- Waste. Residents will be invited to drop off their HHW and E- Waste free of charge. The waste collected at this event will be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally safe and responsible way. Watch for more information on this event in mid September. Rotary Club has already expressed their interest in moving towards making the Super Spring Clean Up an annual event, possibly expanding to include elementary schools within Clarington. Staff looks forward to continuing this partnership and working to keep Clarington Clean and Green for all of us, and our future. The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington V Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Susan Hajnik, Operations Technician 10 -5 Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: OPD- 004 -12 File #: Subject: SKATEBOARDING AND BIKING ON MUNICIPALLY OWNED TENNIS COURTS RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report OPD- 004 -12 be received for information. Submitted by: FH /kr Fred Horvath Director of Operations Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 10 -6 REPORT NO.: OPD- 004 -12 1. BACKGROUND PAGE 2 This report has been prepared as requested by Council Resolution #GPA- 236 -12 regarding a possible ban on skateboarding and biking on Municipally owned Tennis courts. Operations staff and the Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement Len Creamer have reviewed the Parks By -Law 2006 -067. Staff is satisfied that the current by -law addresses the issue of Skateboards and Bikes on Tennis courts. 25. Roller Skates and Skate boards While in any park, no person shall: (a) operate or utilize roller skates, skate boards, linear skates, heelies, or like conveyances where posted to prohibit or otherwise restrict the use of the same; or (b) obstruct, inconvenience or endanger other users of the park while operating or utilizing traditional or in -line roller skates. 26. Tennis No person shall enter, walk, or play upon a designated area for tennis in any park, except in accordance with the posted rules and regulations. 30. Bicycles While in any park, no person shall: (a) ride, operate or be in possession of any bicycle where posted to prohibit same; or (b) obstruct, inconvenience or endanger other users of the park while riding or operating a bicycle. 2. CONCURRENCE - Not applicable 3. CONCLUSION Parks By -Law 2006 -067 has sufficient wording to ban the use of Bikes and Skateboards on Municipally owned Tennis Courts. Additional signage will be installed at the entrances to all Municipally Tennis Courts banning the use of Bikes and Skateboards. 10 -7 REPORT NO.: OPD- 004 -12 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PL PAGE 3 The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community X Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Bob Genosko, Parks and Cemetery Supervisor 1 Clarbgton REPORT EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: ESD- 007 -12 File #: Subiect: NEWCASTLE FIRE HALL #2 — RELOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report ESD -007 -12 be received for information. Submitted by. Reviewed by: Gordon Weir, AMCT, CMM111 Director Emergency & Fire Services GW /jm Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 11-1 REPORT NO.: ESD- 007 -12 1.0 BACKGROUND AND COMMENT PAGE 2 1.1 At the May 31, 2010 Council meeting, Resolution #GPA- 318 -10 was approved. This resolution approved the Rudell Road site for the Newcastle Fire Hall and also authorized staff to proceed with the Request for Proposal for an architect/design consultant to initiate the detailed design. 1.2 At the March 7, 2011 Council meeting, Resolution #C- 132 -11 was approved. This resolution referred Report ESD -003 -11 back to staff asking for a subsequent report addressing : a) The cost implications of constructing the fire station at #3333/ #3355 Highway 2 versus 1780 Rudell Road; b) A traffic study on Rudell Road to determine the viability of locating a fire station at the 1780 Rudell Road site, and C) Possible construction timelines for both locations. Later at the same meeting Resolution #C- 136 -11 was passed approving the design of the building as proposed by ZAS Architects Ltd. 1.3 At the November 7, 2011 Council meeting, Report ESD- 015 -11 was approved as received for information. Later in this same meeting Resolution #GPA- 630 -11 was approved as follows: "THAT Staff be authorized to proceed with a Phase 11 Environmental Assessment of 3333 Highway 2, THAT the Purchasing By -law be waived in order to award a contract to complete the Phase 11 Environmental Assessment on 3333 Highway 2, Newcastle; and THAT Staff report back as soon as possible ". 2.0 ANALYSIS 2.1 Phase II Environmental Assessment Golder Associates Ltd initiated the fieldwork investigation on January 12, 2012 which included the excavation of fourteen (14) test pits on the site. The location of the test pits was determined using the findings of the Phase I Environmental Assessment completed in August 2011 by McClymont & Rak Engineers as well as discussion with staff regarding the possibility the site was previously occupied by a gas station operation. The results of the investigation showed that four of the test pits indicated Petroleum Hydrocarbons (PHC) impact in the soil samples and two of these test pits indicated evidence of ground water impact. These test pits were located in the north central portion of the site adjacent to the existing driveway. Golder concluded from these findings that a supplemental assessment be completed. This would include drilling of boreholes, installation of monitoring wells and additional test pits to further assess the extent of PHC impact on the soils and 11 -2 REPORT NO.: ESD- 007 -12 PAGE 3 groundwater on the site. In addition it was recommended to complete a geophysical survey in the area to assess if any underground storage tanks are present on the site. 2.2 Supplemental Phase II Environmental Assessment The fieldwork for this investigation commenced on February 10, 2012 and included the completion of a geophysical survey, excavation of thirteen (13) additional test pits and the drilling of five (5) boreholes completed as monitoring wells. The assessment confirmed that PHC impact to soil conditions was evident in the area of the reported former gas station. It also identified groundwater impact in a borehole in this area. The excavation of additional test pits was beneficial in estimating the area of soil and groundwater impact. The analysis of the geophysical survey did not indicate the presence of an underground storage tank in the north central portion of the site. Although the survey is not absolutely conclusive it is unlikely a tank remains on the site. 2.3 Site Remediation Following the completion of the Supplemental Phase II Environmental Assessment, Golder Associates prepared a report identifying site remediation options. In addition to providing the remediation options, the report also provided estimated costs for each option, an estimated timeline for completion of each option as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with each option. The five options provided in the report are summarized as follows: Remediation Options Estimated cost Estimated Timeline 1. No Immediate Action No immediate n/a cost 2.Screening Level Risk $35,000 2 - 4 months for SLRA Assessment and Monitored plus $5,000 Ongoing Natural Attenuation annual monitoring environmental costs monitoring 3. Full Risk Assessment $150,000 18 - 24 months 4. Dig and Dump with Groundwater $340,000 3 — 6 months Treatment 4a Limited Dig and Dump with $125,000 3 — 5 months Groundwater Treatment Plus $75,000 contingency 5. In -Situ Chemical or Biological $125,000 6 — 12 months Treatment 11 -3 REPORT NO.: ESD -007 -12 The full Golder Associates report has been provided for further reference (Attachment 2). 2.4 Construction Timelines PAGE 4 Pending direction received on the site location and remediation options, the project could be ready for tender as early as September 2012 with a projected completion of 12 — 14 months after contract award. 3.0 FINANCIAL 3.1 Cost Implications Summary - Revised The following chart identifies the revised estimated costs associated with the relocation of the fire hall to the Highway 2 site. Sub -total $603,000.00 Estimated $10,612.00 Required items Cost A Water main extension to fire hall $63,000.00 B Highway 2 lane reconfiguration $229,000.00 C Geotechnical Survey /Phase I Assessment $11,000.00 D Topographic Survey $6,000.00 E Architectural Work — additional design work for $49,000.00 new site, added cost to prepare new application for site plan approval F Storm Water Pond $50,000.00 G Utility relocation costs at entrance to fire hall $75,000.00 H Sanitary Sewer Extension $75,000.00 1 Phase II Environmental Assessment $45,000.00 Sub -total $603,000.00 Net HST $10,612.00 Total required $613,612.00 J Site Remediation Options (excluding HST): 1. No Immediate Action $0.00 2. Screening Level Risk Assessment $35,000.00 3. Full Risk Assessment $150,000.00 4. Dig and Dump with Groundwater Treatment $340,000.00 4a Limited Dig and Dump with Groundwater Treatment (including $75,000 contingency) $200,000.00 5. In -Situ Chemical or Biological Treatment $125,000.00 11 -4 REPORT NO.: ESD- 007 -12 PAGE 5 3.2 The current approved budget for this project, located on Rudell Road is as follows: Construction 3,550,000 Consulting and Disbursements 330,000 Project Contingency 180,000 Furnishings and Equipment 440,000 TOTAL 4,500,000 3.3 The proposed budget for construction on Rudell Road is as follows: Original Budget 4,500,000 Construction Inflation Factor (3,550,000 X 6 %) 213,000 Highway 2 Option Investigation Costs 70,000 TOTAL 4,783,000 In conducting the investigation regarding re- locating the fire station to the Highway 2 site costs of $70,000.00 have been incurred. These costs included the topographical survey of the properties, geotechnical survey, Phase I assessment, Phase 11 Assessment and associated consulting fees from ZAS Architects. The Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) funding for the back -up generator and equipment for the Emergency Operations Centre is no longer available as of March 31, 2012. This represents a reduction in financing of $21,000.00 in the current approved project budget. 3.4 The proposed budget for construction at #3333 Highway 2 (excluding remediation option costs) is as follows: Original Budget 4,500,000 Construction Inflation Factor (3,550,000 X 6 %) 213,000 Highway 2 Relocation Costs (Excluding Remediation costs) 613,612 TOTAL 5,326,612 3.5 At this point the cost of construction at either location will be impacted by an inflationary factor. The original project schedule was based on issuing a tender for the construction of the fire hall in February 2011, with a construction start date of April 2011. Data for 2011 indicates an average of 3.65% annual inflation. For the purposes of preparing revised costs for this project, a 6% factor for inflation on construction costs only has been calculated. 11 -5 REPORT NO.: ESD- 007 -12 4.0 COMMENTS PAGE 6 4.1 If the Highway 2 site is chosen, a portion of the additional funds required would be drawn from the Emergency Services Development Charges Reserve Fund. This would result in a deferral of the expansion at the main fire station in Bowmanville identified in the Updated Master Fire Plan. 4.2 Depending on the remediation options the total cost to relocate the fire hall to Highway 2 would be in the range of $5,326,612.00 to $5,666,612.00. 4.0 INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES 5.1 In addition to members of the project team, staff members in Engineering, Planning and Finance have been consulted and /or provided input into this report. 5.0 CONCURRENCE Director of Finance 7.0 CONCLUSION 7.1 This report has been submitted for information purposes to address the resolution passed by Council on March 7, 2011. Should it be Council's wish to continue with the project at the Rudell Road site as previously approved by Council, the following resolution should be passed by the General Purpose and Administration Committee: THAT Report ESD- 007 -12 be received, THAT 1780 Rudell Road, Newcastle be reconfirmed as the location of the new Fire Station; THAT a revised project budget of $4,783,000.00 be approved; THAT $283,000.00 in additional funds and $21,000.00 in lost JEPP funding be provided from Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund $184,580.00 and Emergency Services Development Charges Reserve Fund $119,420.00; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report ESD -007 -12 be advised of Council's decision. 7.2 Should Council determine that #3333 Highway 2 is the preferred site for the station, a reconsideration of the earlier decision of Council is required. In this case, it would be appropriate for the General Purpose and Administration Committee to pass a resolution to receive Report ESD- 007 -12 for information. 11 -6 REPORT NO.: ESD- 007 -12 PAGE 7 Following the meeting, a Procedural Notice of Motion would be submitted to the Municipal Clerk to allow for the reconsideration to be dealt with at the next Council meeting (May 14, 2012). If the motion to reconsider the previous decision passes, a subsequent motion would be introduced to approve the Highway 2 location, the recommended remediation option and to consider the additional funding requirements of the project. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: _ Promoting economic development x Maintaining financial stability _Connecting Clarington x Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Gord Weir, Fire Chief Attachments: Attachment 1 - Report ESD - 015 -11 Attachment 2 - Golder Associates Ltd, Site Remediation Report List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Mr. Gord Lee Mr. Mike Cleverdon, Golder Associates Ltd. 11-7 Clar*wn EMERGENCY Attachment l to Report ESD -00; -l2 REPORT AND FIRE SERVICES Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: October 31, 2011 Resolution #: By -law #: C-�i'7Ga/ Report#: ESD- 015 -11 File #: Subject: NEWCASTLE FIRE HALL #2 — RELOCATION AND CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report ESD - 015 -11 be received for information. Submitted by: Reviewed by: Gordon Weir, AMCT, CMM111 Director Emergency & Fire Services f,4 GW /jm 11 -8 rank Iin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1 C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 REPORT NO.: ESD- 015 -11 1.0 BACKGROUND AND COMMENT PAGE 2 1.1 At the May 31, 2010 Council meeting, Resolution #GPA- 318 -10 was approved. This resolution approved the Rudell Road site for the Newcastle Fire Hall and also authorized staff to proceed with the Request for Proposal for an architect/design consultant to initiate the detailed design. 1.2 Subsequently, the design services contract was awarded to ZAS Architects Inc., Toronto. Meetings with the municipal project team and the Architects commenced and the hall design began to develop. ZAS was asked by the project team to attend the February 7, 2011 GPA meeting to provide an update to Committee on the project and present the proposed design of the building. In addition Report ESD - 003 -11 was provided for information. 1.3 At the March 7, 2011 Council meeting, Resolution #C- 132 -11 was approved. This resolution referred Report ESD- 003 -11 back to staff asking for a subsequent report addressing : a) The cost implications of constructing the fire station at #33331#3355 Highway 2 versus 1780 Rudell Road; b) A traffic study on Rudell Road to determine the viability of locating a fire station at the 1780 Rudell Road site; and c) Possible construction timelines for both locations. Later at the same meeting Resolution #C- 136 -11 was passed approving the design of the building as proposed by ZAS Architects Ltd. 2.0 ANALYSIS 2.1 The project team identified the following items that would be necessary to provide the information as requested by Council: a) Legal Survey on #3333 and #3335 Highway 2 b) Building Fit Analysis — including discussions with Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority c) Geotechnical Investigation of the properties d) Phase I Environmental Assessment e) Traffic Study f) Phase II Environmental Assessment g) Cost implications summary 2.2 Legal Survey In order to proceed with the investigative work for the Highway 2 site, a topographical survey was completed for both # 3333 and # 3355 Highway 2. It was completed by Ivan B. Wallace Ontario Land Surveyors Ltd. 11 -9 REPORT NO.: ESD- 015 -11 2.3 Building Fit Analysis PAGE 3 The project team had ZAS Architects review the Highway 2 site to determine the feasibility of re- locating the proposed building on this property. After an analysis of the site including discussions with Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, the existing building footprint could fit onto the property at #3333 Highway 2. Please see Attachment #1 — Aerial photo of property #3333 Highway 2 and Attachment #2 — Building Fit Analysis. 2.4 Geotechnical Investigation Another component of the site analysis was a geotechnical report completed in August 2011 by McClymont & Rak Engineers Inc. This analysis included an investigation of native soils, groundwater and other site conditions that may affect the design and construction of the fire hall. The results of this analysis indicated the site would be suitable for construction. 2.5 Phase I Environmental Assessment McClymont & Rak also completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in August 2011. The scope of work included a visual examination of the site, a review of land use registry and a search of public records for the site and surrounding areas to determine activities that may have been a source of contamination to the site. Although the historic review could not find any indication the site had previously been developed, there is evidence on site of fill material that had been placed previously. The report identified three separate areas on site and this resulted in a recommendation to complete a further environmental investigation. Subsequent to receiving the report, municipal staff was made aware of the possibility that a gas station /garage was being operated on this property in the 1950's. Although the official search of records did not confirm this, the possibility of its existence supports the consultant's recommendation to complete further investigation on the site. 11 -10 REPORT NO.: ESD- 015 -11 2.6 Traffic Study PAGE 4 Dillon Consulting Ltd was retained to complete a traffic assessment and geometric review of the proposed fire hall location on Highway 2. The review included; site traffic estimates; background traffic estimates; site access review (including turn lane requirements); signage options for traffic safety; and traffic impact mitigation recommendation, where required. In addition, Engineering staff scheduled a traffic count to be completed for the intersection at Rudell Road and Highway 2. This study was completed on September 7, 2011 between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm. Dillon was asked to review and comment on the results of this traffic count. They observed the 2011 count indicated lower traffic volumes along Highway 2 in the A.M. and P.M. peak hours than was found in a similar study in May 2009. It should also be noted that although the traffic count numbers were down from the 2009 study, the consultant maintains that both sites are viable, noting that a number of enhancements are required with Option B. 2.7 Phase II Environmental Assessment As identified by McClymont & Rak in the Phase I assessment, additional investigation is required in order to proceed with development on this site. At this point no action has been taken on this item, however the cost estimates associated with the Phase II work as well as estimated soil remediation costs have been provided in the cost implications summary for the relocation of fire hall to the Highway 2 site. In order to maintain the proposed project schedule, staff is recommending approval to waive the Purchasing By -law in order to award a contract to complete this study. The estimate to complete this work exceeds the limit staff has to authorize an award and would require reporting back to Council prior to proceeding. 11 -11 REPORT NO.: ESD- 015 -11 2.8 Cost Implications Summary PAGE 5 The following chart identifies the estimated costs associated with the relocation of the fire hall to the Highway 2 site. Sub -total $678,000.00 Net HST $11,932.80 Total required $689,932.80 Optional items 1 Future cost for permanent sewer connection to $40,000.00 Estimated Required items Cost 1 Water main extension to fire hall $63,000.00 2 Highway 2 lane reconfiguration $229,000.00 3 Geotechnical Survey /Phase I Assessment $11,000.00 4 Topographic Survey $6,000.00 5 Architectural Work — additional design work for $49,000.00 new site, added cost to prepare new application for site plan approval 6 Storm Water Pond $50,000.00 7 Utility relocation costs at entrance to fire hall $75,000.00 8 Septic System $50,000.00 9 Phase II Environmental Assessment $45,000.00 10 Site Mitigation (pending results of Phase II) $100,000.00 Sub -total $678,000.00 Net HST $11,932.80 Total required $689,932.80 Optional items 1 Future cost for permanent sewer connection to $40,000.00 replace septic system. 2 Future cost for Region of Durham Frontage Fees - $50,000.00 Sewer Service (will be required if permanent sewer connection is made) 3 Force main (net increase in cost in lieu of septic $25,000.00 bed) Sub -total $115,000.00 Net HST $2,024.00 Total optional $117,024.00 11 -12 REPORT NO.: ESD -015 -11 2.9 Inflation Impact PAGE 6 The original project schedule was based on issuing a tender for the construction of the fire hall in February 2011, with a construction start date of April 2011. The revisions to the schedule would see the project tendered in February 2012, with a construction start date of April 2012. The delay in the issuing of a tender for this project of one full year will have an impact on the construction pricing due to inflation. Data for the first and second quarters of 2011 indicates an average of 3.65% annual inflation. The information is referenced by Statistics Canada Non - Residential Building construction data. For the purposes of preparing revised costs for this project, a 6% factor for inflation on construction costs only has been calculated. 2.10 Construction Timelines Based on approval of this report, the project will be scheduled for tender in February 2012 and as indicated above, the project will commence in April with a projected completion of April /May 2013. 3.0 FINANCIAL 3.1 The current approved budget for this project is as follows: Construction 3,550,000 Consulting and Disbursements 330,000 Project Contingency 180,000 Furnishings and Equipment 440,000 TOTAL 4,500,000 3.2 The proposed budget for construction on Rudell Road (Option A) is as follows: Original Budget 4,500,000 Construction Inflation Factor (3,550,000 X 6% ) 213,000 Highway 2 Option Investigation Costs 30,000 TOTAL 4,743,000 11 -13 REPORT NO.: ESD- 015 -11 PAGE 7 3.3 The proposed budget for construction at #3333 Highway 2 (Option B) is as follows: Original Budget_ 4,500,000 Construction Inflation Factor 3,550,000 X 6% 213,000 Highway 2 Relocation Costs (Required items ) 689,932 TOTAL 5,402,932 3.4 In conducting the investigation regarding re- locating the fire station to the Highway 2 site costs of $30,000.00 were incurred. These costs included the topographical survey of the properties, geotechnical survey, Phase I assessment and associated consulting fees from ZAS Architects. 3.5 Additional funding assistance has been received in the form of Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) grants. Applications for funding assistance for the purchase of an emergency generator, communication tower as well as equipment for the Emergency Operations Centre were submitted and approved in 2010. It has been confirmed with Emergency Management Ontario that should these expenditures not occur in 2012, with purchases made, the funding will be cancelled. This would require staff to submit another round of funding applications. 3.6 As previously discussed a cost estimation of $100,000.00 for soils remediation for the Highway 2 site has been identified, pending the results of the Phase II Environmental Assessment. 3.7 Queries with respect to Department needs, specifications, etc., should be referred to the Director of Emergency and Fire Services. 4.0 COMMENTS 4.1 If the Highway 2 site is chosen, it would mean the expansion at the main fire station in Bowmanville slated for 2012 from the Updated Master Fire Plan would need to be deferred for at least one year. 4.2 It should be noted that the existing Newcastle fire hall is at or near the end of its useful life span and any further delay in the construction of the new fire hall may require building and equipment improvements to be made to the existing hall. The current station has reached call volumes that warrant full time, however the design of the station is not conducive to run as a full -time station 24/7. At this time, no funds have been planned for in the annual operating and capital budget. 11 -14 REPORT NO.: ESD- 015 -11 PAGE 8 4.3 Should the Highway 2 location be selected for the fire hall, it should be noted that the existing Outdoor Recreation Master Plan for the Newcastle Community Park as updated in September 2006 will be impacted. The current plan identifies future outdoor recreation space on the proposed alternate site for the fire hall. This will require revising the plan and will impact the full development of outdoor recreation for the community park. 5.0 INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES 5.1 In addition to members of the project team, staff members in Planning Services, Engineering and Finance have been consulted and /or provided input into this report. 6.0 CONCURRENCE Director of Finance 7.0 CONCLUSION 7.1 This report has been submitted for information purposes to address the resolution passed by Council on March 7, 2011. Should it be Council's wish to continue with the project at the Rudell Road site as previously approved by Council, the following resolution should be passed by the General Purpose and Administration Committee: THAT Report ESD -015 -11 be received; THAT 1780 Rudell Road, Newcastle be reconfirmed as the location of the new Fire Station; THAT a revised project budget of $4,743,000.00 be approved; THAT $243,000.00 in additional funds be provided from Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund ($162,148.83) and Emergency Services Development Charges Reserve Fund ($80,851.17); and THAT all interested parties listed in Report ESD- 015 -11 be advised of Council's decision. 7.2 Should Council determine that 3333 Highway 2 is the preferred site for the station, a reconsideration of the earlier decision of Council is required. In this case, it would be appropriate for the General Purpose and Administration Committee to pass a resolution to receive Report ESD - 015 -11 for information. Following the meeting, a Procedural Notice of Motion would be submitted to the Municipal Clerk to allow for the reconsideration to be dealt with at the next Council meeting (November 7, 2011). If the motion to reconsider the previous decision passes, a subsequent motion would be introduced to approve the Highway 2 location and to consider the additional funding requirements of the project. 11 -15 REPORT NO.: ESD- 015 -11 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN PAGE 9 The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: Promoting economic development x Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington x Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure _ Showcasing our community — Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Gord Weir, Fire Chief Attachments: Attachment 1 - Aerial Photo of property #3333 Highway 2 Attachment 2 - Building Fit Analysis List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Mr. Gord Lee 11 -16 ATTACHMENT i TO REPORT E50- 01511 C� Regional Highway 2 UN f M. t _ t 3333 IL 4j, As r t J 'W AI C• n Scale 1:2,000 , V `J0!ft II 3333 Highway 2 - Flown March 2070 Leading Mc Hint 11 -17 <0 P'Al R T 1 0 R 1 ATTACHMENT 2 TO REPORT ESD-015-11 NEWCASTLE FIRE STATION #2 H 3" H W. KI! #2 UTE F i l 11-18 Attachment 2 to Repor=t ESC?- 007 -12 13AA Golder Associates ates April 24, 2012 Mr. Jerry Barber Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L 1 C 3A6 Project No. 11 -1185 -0324 (4000) R1: REMEDIAL OPTIONS FOR DISCUSSION: 3333 DURJHAM REGIONAL HIGHWAY 2, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON, ONTARIO Dear Mr. Barber, Golder Associates Ltd. ( "Golder Associates ") is pleased to provide the Municipality of Clarington (i.e., the "Municipality ") with the following remedial options and associated budgetary cost estimates associated with the management of the environmental impacts that have been identified at the property located at 3333 Durham Regional Highway 2 in Clarington, Ontario (i.e., the "Site "). Golder Associates understands that the Municipality is currently evaluating the suitability of the property for the future construction of a new Clarington Fire Station. BACKGROUND McClymont & RAK Engineers Inc. ( "McClymont & RAK ") previously completed the following investigation associated with the Site: R "Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Proposed Newcastle Fire Station No. 2, 3333 Durham Regional Highway 2, Municipality of Clarington" prepared by McClymont & RAK for the Municipality of Clarington C/O ZAS Group of Companies; dated August, 2011 (the "2011 Phase I ESA "). Based on the findings of the 2011 Phase I ESA, several soil stockpiles of unknown origin were identified to represent issues of potential environmental concern. Based on subsequent discussions with the Municipality, a former gas station was also reported to formerly occupy the Site, which represented an additional issue of potential environmental concern. Golder Associates was subsequently retained by the Municipality to complete the following investigations associated with the Site: ® "Phase,// Environmental Site Assessment, 3333 Durham Regional Highway 2, Municipality of Clarington, Ontario" prepared for the Municipality and dated February, 2012 (i.e., the "2012 Phase II ESA "); and, e "Supplemental Phase 11 Environmental Site Assessment, 3333 Durham Regional Highway 2, Municipality of Clarington, Ontario" prepared for the Municipality and dated March, 2012 (i.e., the "2012 Supplemental Phase II ESA "). Golder Associates Ltd. 100, Scotia Court, Wnithy, Ontario, Canada L1N BY6 Tel: +1 (905) 723 2727 FaK +1 (905) 723 2182 www.golder.com Golder Associates: Operations in Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and South America 11-19 Golder, Golder Associates and the GA olohe design are trademarks of Golder Associates Corporation. Mr. Jerry Barber 11 -1185 -0324 (4000) Municipality of Clarington April 24, 2012 Based on the findings of the 2012 Phase II ESA and the Supplemental 2012 Phase II ESA, the presence of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Fractions F1 and F2 ( "PHC ") and Ethylbenzene ( "EB ") impact was identified in the on- Site soil and groundwater, generally located in the north- central portion of the property. For budgetary costing purposes, we have assumed that a volume of approximate 900 cubic metres (m) of soil (i.e., an approximate 20 m X 30 m area of impact X approximately 1.5 m thickness) and 450 m3 of groundwater, (i.e., an approximate 20 m X 30 m area of impact X an approximate 2.5 m water column X assumed 30% pore - space) will have to be remediated (refer to Figure 2 for inferred area of impact). REMEDIAL OPTIONS Remedial options that are typically considered for the contaminants identified during the 2012 Phase II ESA and 2012 Supplemental Phase II ESA include taking no immediate action, physical excavation and removal of impacted soil and groundwater (i.e. "dig and dump "), in -Situ treatment (either chemical or biological), risk assessment ("RA"), or a combination thereof. The appropriateness of a remedial option is based on many factors, including cost, timeline and likelihood to achieve the remedial objectives. Remedial Objectives Golder Associates understands that there Js no requirement for the filing of a Record of Site Condition ( "RSC ") for this property at this time. As defined in O. Reg. 153/04 (as amended) (i.e., the "Regulation "), a RSC is required when the land use is changing from a less stringent land use to a more stringent land use (i.e. industrial to residential). However, the filing of a RSC may also be mandated by a municipality during site redevelopment, by lending institutions as a condition of financing, or on a voluntary basis by any landowner. In order to file a RSC, a site must satisfy the applicable generic site condition standards as set out in the Regulation, or property - specific standards (risk- based) developed for a specific property through the RA process as set out in the Regulation, at all locations. Remedial Options Based on the above, the following provides a summary of remedial options that may be considered for the Site: Option 1: No Immediate Action Timeline: Nil Cost Estimate: Nil Considerations: The advantages in selecting a No- Action approach are that there is no related delay with the construction schedule, and there are no immediate associated costs. The disadvantages in selecting a No- Action approach are that no active remediation activities take place on the Site (i.e., the contaminant mass remains on Site during construction and operation of the new facility), there is a possibility of future off -Site migration of contaminants, and there exists . the possibility that future Remedial approaches may be required after the proposed infrastructure has been constructed, which could potentially result in costs higher than those associated with selecting a remediation approach prior to construction. Based on the above, a No- Action approach may not be the most suitable option for the Municipality to consider for this Site. 2/6 Mr. Jerry Barber Municipality of Clarington 11- 1185 -0324 (4000) April 24, 2012 Option 2: Screening Level Risk Assessment ( "SLRA ") and Monitored Natural Attenuation. Timeline: Approximately 2 -4 months for SLRA plus annual monitoring. Cost Estimate: Approximately $35,000 for initial SLRA completion, plus an additional $5,000 per year for environmental monitoring. Considerations: The advantages in selecting a SLRA approach are that the costs to complete are relatively low, and the work can be completed in a relatively short period of time. Further, the SLRA completes an assessment of: potential risks, so that the owner is aware of concerns or issues that may need to be addressed. The disadvantages in selecting a SLRA approach are that there are no physical remedial actions undertaken at the Site (i.e., the identified soil and groundwater impact remains on- Site), and if any contaminants at the Site are identified above the developed risk -based criteria, some form of additional risk management measures or remedial action may be required (i.e., additional costs). -Option 3: Full Risk Assessment ("RA") and Filing with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment ( "MOE ") (no RSC). Timeline: Approximately 1.5 -2.0 years. Cost Estimate: Approximately $150,000 for RA; possible submittal of RSC_ possible in future, though not necessarily required (additional costs). Considerations: The advantage in selecting a full RA approach is that it allows flexibility (i.e., a full RA can-support the filing of a RSC, if required in the future). The disadvantages in selecting a full RA approach are that the work can take up to 2- years to complete, the costs increase when compared to a SLRA, and if any contaminants at the Site are identified above the developed risk -based criteria, some form of additional risk management measures or remedial action may be required (i.e., additional costs). Option 4: Dig and Dump with Groundwater Treatment, Timeline: Approximately 3 -6 months. Cost Estimate: Approximately $175,000 for soil management of approximately 900 m3 of impacted material (excavation, off -Site disposal, placement of clean fill); Approximately $115,000 for groundwater management of approximately 450 m3 (in -Situ treatment and /or off Site removal); and Approximately $50,000 for project management, confirmation sampling and environmental monitoring. 11-21 Sts sa ci Mr. Jerry Barber Municipality of Ciarington 11- 1185 -0324 (4000) April 24, 2012 Considerations: The advantage in selecting a dig and dump approach is that the identified soil and groundwater impacts are physically remediated and /or removed from the property; this can support the filing of a RSC in the future. The disadvantages in selecting a dig and dump approach are that the associated costs can be prohibitive, and significant additional effort (i.e. costs) can be expended if residual impact is identified which needs to be removed (note that no identified soil or groundwater -impact can remain on Site should the filing of a RSC be needed in the future). Modified Option 4: Limited Dig & Dump with Groundwater Treatment Timeline: Approximately 3 -5 months. Cost Estimate: Approximately $60,000 for soil management of approximately 300 m3 of impacted material (excavation, off -Site disposal, placement of clean fill); Approximately $40,000 for groundwater management of approximately 150 m3 (in -Situ treatment and /or off -Site removal); and Approximately $25,000 for project management, confirmation sampling and environmental monitoring. Considerations: The advantage in selecting a limited dig and dump approach is that the identified core of the soil and groundwater impacts (i.e,., a specified volume) are physically remediated and /or removed from the property; while maintaining a relatively fixed cost lower than that of a full dig and dump. The disadvantage in selecting a limited dig and dump approach is that there is the potential for residual soil and groundwater impacts to remain on Site, and the work would therefore be insufficient to support the filing of a RSC, if needed in the future. Note that, should the Municipality choose the Modified Dig & Dump option, it would be recommended to maintain a contingency budget to be used in the event that the identified scope'of work is completed (i.e_the fixed volume of soil and groundwater has been excavated /remediated), and it is determined that minimal residual impact is remaining on Site. The contingency would then allow for the continuation (with prior approval of the Municipality) of the excavation work by the existing contractor in order to . remove the residual impact, without incurring significant delays related to the standard approval process (i.e. another tendering process, etc.). 4/6 Mr. Jerry Barber 11 -1185 -0324 (4000) Municipality of Clarington April 24, 2012 Option 5: In -Situ Chemical or Biological Treatment ( "ISCO "). Timeline: 6 -12 months. Cost Estimate: Approximately $125,000 Considerations:. The advantage in selecting an ISCO approach is that active remediation will take place on the Site, which will reduce the identified contaminant mass (i.e., the core source affecting the contaminant plume). The disadvantages in selecting an ISCO approach are that the work may take up to a year (or longer) to complete, and that the generic criteria for the Site may not be achieved through ISCO activities alone. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS Upon reviewing the above options with the Municipality, it can generally be considered that taking a No- Action approach would not be an ideal solution for this Site, given the proposed future use (i.e., impacts may be within, the proposed building footprint). Given the timelines, the Municipality may wish to.-consider that a combination of the above options may prove to be the best solution for the Site, such as complting a limited Dig & Dump to remove the core of the impact, followed by a SLRA to address the residual impact (if any) that remains on Site after the core remedial works are complete. ASSUMPTIONS For costing purposes, Golder Associates has made certain assumptions regarding the extent of impact and the volume of soil and groundwater that needs to be addressed (see above for assumed volumes). Based on the available data to date, Golder Associates has assumed that the limits of the PHC /EB- impacted soil and groundwater to be approximately mid -way between sample locations with known impact and sample locations where no soil or groundwater exceedances were identified. It should be noted that soil and /or groundwater conditions can vary between and beyond testing locations. LIMITATIONS This letter was prepared for the exclusive use of the Municipality of Clarington. The letter is based on data and information collected during the-2012 Phase II ESA and 2012 Supplemental Phase II ESA conducted by Golder Associates Ltd.'s personnel and is based solely on the Site conditions encountered at the time of the fieldwork carried out between January and February, 2012. In -preparing this assessment, - Golder Associates evaluated only conditions at a limited number of test locations. Only limited chemical analyses of soil and groundwater samples were carried out. It should be noted that the results of an investigation of this nature should, in no way, be construed as a warranty that the site is-free from any and all contamination from past or current practices. If additional information is obtained during future work at the Site, including excavations, borings, or other studies, and /or if conditions exposed during construction are different from those encountered . in this assessment, Golder Associates should be requested to re- evaluate the conclusions presented in this report and provide amendments as required. This document provides a professional opinion and, therefore, no warranty is either expressed, implied, or made as to the conclusions, advice and recommendations offered in. this document. This document does not provide a 11 -23 3 5/6 c�t� .ESS(iG1 aS Mr. Jerry Barber Municipality of Claring ton 11 -1185 -0324 (4000) April 24, 2012 Condition) of the "Soil, Ground Water and Sediment Standards for Use Under Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act", dated April 15, 2011. Golder Associates' professional services for this assignment addressed only the geo- environmental (chemical) aspects of the subsurface conditions at a limited number of locations. The potential environmental impact of Site development or local biological, hydrological and hydrogeological functions.and the like has not been investigated or addressed. The geotechnical (physical) aspects, including engineering recommendations for the design and construction of building foundations, pavements, underground servicing and the like are outside the terms of reference for this report and have not been investigated or addressed CLOSURE We trust that this satisfies your current requirements. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the information contained herein, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. We look forward to continuing our work with you on this project. Yours truly, GOLDER ASSOCIATES LTD. Kevan Browne, B.A. Geo. Environmental Specialist gikeCleverdori, B.Sc. Associate - Environmental Division Manager KDBIMLCIkdb:ms:jh CC: Mr. George Acorn — Municipality of Clarington Attachments: Figure 1 — Key Plan Figure 2 — Sample Location Plan naacEvel_2 01 111 1 8 5 edd111- 1185-o324 zas ph iFesa dadnatonUatters111 -1185 -0324 (3070) let remedial optlons 24apM.dou :xy to 0 0 n v O O 0 to 0 0 a I� 0 0 I� 0 RQnnnn 691000 692000 693000 694000 'n'gip; SVON.� % 4 \5A LPA h ; NA `w A rb CLARKS \ �P /moo SITE LOCATION �NU��j� NG Pv� HIGHWAY 2 ..GC fU \ � 1 / C,. _r• o VIP - -; 105-DARLINGTON 10, .a vp N \GN 5 9 F�cj CO�-�� if — ° — — — Graham Creek Wilmot Creek LAKE ONTARIO _ _ ° - — — — � — _ -_�_ rs 90000 691000 692000 693000 5e4uuU 500 0 500 1,000 SCALE 1:25,000 METRES REFERENCE Base Data - MNR NRVIS, obtained 2004 Produced by Golder Associates Ltd under licence from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, © Queens Printer 2008 Projection: Transverse Mercator Datum: NAD 83 Coordinate System: UTM Zone 17 0 r a O O O b v o 0 0 a 0 al a �I h I CD INFERRED AREA OF AREA OF REPORTED FORMER SOIL /GROUNDWATER IMPACT GAS STATION INSET (1 :400) LEGEND TP #11\•. i -- - TP12 -3 TP."L -1'y - -7 L----- J 7 TP'ATP12.2 10 ` M72-2 7 . — #H12 5 -- i T 4TP12 -7 (FEBRUARY 2012) MONITORING WELL (FEBRUARY 2012) l- .. TP #12.64 '^ SOIL AND GROUNDWATER STANDARDS r - --i INSET (1 :400) LEGEND REFERENCE Baseplan provided by Durham Quinte Norlhumbedand, enbUed, "Plan Showing Topography of Part of Lots 31 & 31, Concesssion 1 ", Drawing No. 5-9368rev -TOPO, Dated September 7, 2011 25 0 25 Scole 1 : 1000 m TEST PIT LOCATION IN PLAN (JANUARY 2012) TEST PIT WITH IDENTIFIED SOIL EXCEEDANCE (JANUARY 2012) TEST PIT LOCATION IN PLAN (FEBRUARY 2012) MONITORING WELL (FEBRUARY 2012) LOCATION OF EXCEEDANCES OF MOE TABLE 8 SOIL AND GROUNDWATER STANDARDS r - --i CONCRETE PAD ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTED �--� FORMER GAS STAION �— INFERRED GROUNDWATER FLOW REFERENCE Baseplan provided by Durham Quinte Norlhumbedand, enbUed, "Plan Showing Topography of Part of Lots 31 & 31, Concesssion 1 ", Drawing No. 5-9368rev -TOPO, Dated September 7, 2011 25 0 25 Scole 1 : 1000 m Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: CLD- 017 -12 File #: Subiect: AIR CONDITIONING AT ANIMAL SHELTER — REQUEST FOR FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CLD- 017 -12 be received; 2. THAT Council approve the additional expenditure of $50,000 to cover the remaining costs for completion of the air conditioning project at the Clarington Animal Shelter; and 3. THAT the additional funds be drawn from the Animal Services Capital Reserve Fund. Submitted by: PLB /CAG Municipal Clerk .viewed by: Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1 C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 13 -1 REPORT NO.: CLD- 017 -12 1. BACKGROUND PAGE 2 In 2006 four ductless air conditioning units were purchased for the Clarington Animal Shelter. At the time, these types of units were selected over a central air system because they were significantly less expensive and it was believed that they would meet our needs. Since 2006, the ductless units have sufficiently kept the shelter rooms adequately cooled, but not without issue. The animal fur continues to pose difficulties in plugging the unit filters which results in an increased frequency for unit maintenance. In 2010, the ductless unit maintenance activity began to rise; including not only filter issues but also parts replacements. Feedback from our contracted service provider suggested that the units were not suitable for the facility and consideration should be given to replacing the units with a central air conditioning system. Operations staff concurred with this recommendation and funding was included in the 2011 budget. The budgeted amount was based on a very preliminary estimate of our contractor. In 2011 Staff was further advised by our service contractor that parts for the ductless units were becoming increasingly difficult to source and are actually no longer available in Canada. The HVAC system at the Animal Shelter is somewhat complex for the size of the facility. The facility has three furnaces and is divided into several animal rooms. In accordance with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' standards, temperature and humidity must be controlled to ensure animal comfort and safety. Fresh air is essential for good health and well -being and to limit the spread of infectious diseases. These standards also require between 10 and 20 room air exchanges per hour with fresh air to provide and maintain adequate ventilation to remove heat, dampness, odour, airborne microbes and pollutant gasses such as ammonia and carbon monoxide while introducing fresh oxygenated air. In 2011, Staff initiated the purchasing process which first required technical specifications. We do not have the in -house expertise to develop the specifications and thus contracted the services of MapleTherm Engineering Inc., consultants to provide mechanical specifications for an air conditioning unit for the Animal Shelter. At the conclusion of their contract, MapleTherm advised that contrary to our initial budget estimates of $17,250, based on the complexity of the facility, we could anticipate the air conditioning unit costing significantly more than anticipated. We proceeded to issue the tender documents. During the on -site visit with the prospective bidders, the issue of power supply was questioned. MapleTherm undertook a further study of the power supply and concluded that there is insufficient power supply to the facility to accommodate the central air conditioning unit. 13 -2 REPORT NO.: CLD- 017 -12 PAGE 3 We are now at somewhat of a cross -road. We have the technical specifications for the air conditioning unit and we know what is required for the electrical upgrade. We do not have the exact pricing to do the upgrade, however we do have solid estimates and we know that we require additional funds to complete the project. 2011 budget $17,250 Technical Specifications $3,358.08 Electrical Upgrade specifications $3,510.72 Remaining budget $10,381.20 Additional funds required to complete the project including: Electrical Upgrade, Air Conditioning Unit, and installation $50,000 The feeding and cleaning work performed by the Shelter staff is very physically demanding and during the warmer months it can get extremely hot in the facility. For the health and comfort of the staff and the animals, it is recommended that staff be authorized to draw the necessary additional funds from the Animal Services Capital Reserve Fund to complete the project, to a maximum of $50,000. This will leave approximately $65,000 in the reserve fund for future animal services capital needs. This reserve fund is replenished at a current rate of $7,000 per year. 2. CONCURRENCE This report has been reviewed by Fred Horvath, Director of Operations, Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer, and Marie Marano, Director of Corporate Service who concur with the recommendations. 3. CONCLUSION Based on the foregoing, staff recommend that Council authorize an additional expenditure of up to $50,000 to complete the air conditioning project at the Animal Shelter and that these funds be drawn from the Animal Services Capital Reserve Fund. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk List of Interested Parties: None 13 -3 Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: CLD- 018 -12 File #: Subiect: 1st QUARTER PARKING REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CLD- 018 -12 be received; and 2. THAT a copy of Report CLD- 018 -12 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. Submitted by: ' n. Reviewed by Patti L. Barri ; CMO Municipal Clerk PLB /ag Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 13 -4 REPORT NO.: CLD- 018 -12 1. BACKGROUND PAGE 2 The following pertinent statistical information relates to Parking Enforcement activities for the months of January, February, March 2012 and is provided herein for the information of Committee and Council Note: A new line item identifying POA revenues has been added to this quarterly report, and will continue to be reflected in future reports. 2. CONCURRENCE: Not Applicable NFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Len Creamer, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Attachments: Attachment 1 - Parking Report for the 1st Quarter of 2012 List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: G. Gilpin, Bowmanville Business Centre 13 -5 PARKING ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT #1 2012 ATTACHMENT #1 to Quarterly Parking Financial Report. Tickets issued $16,479.00 $16,479.00 $20,971.50 $17,808.50 ww"I.s 2,162 # Tickets disputed 16 960 960 1,502 P.E. Officers Permits 11 40 20 # Requests for trial 3 3 12 25 Police Fines 4 7 4 0 0 0 0 Public Works POA Court Fines (Net) 132 132 29 38 Group Four MTO Char eback(Ex ense ) 7 7 9 3 Aspen Springs TOTAL REVENUE 29 29 81 0 Paragon Security 34 34 2 0 98 King Street West 1 1 4 4 ProSecurity 0 0 0 0 Fire Services 9 9 0 15 CLOCA 0 0 1 0 Brimacombe TOTAL 1,175 1,175 F 2,300 1,587 $16,479.00 $16,479.00 $20,971.50 $17,808.50 Meters 23 # Tickets disputed 16 $1,553.75 $1,553.75 $1,130.00 $1,813.65 Permits 11 40 20 # Requests for trial 1 $13,786.00 $13,786.00 $24,877.00 $21,358.00 Fines 4 7 4 $10,458.00 $10,458.00 Not reported Not reported POA Court Fines (Net) -$2,442.00 - $2,442.00 - $2,351.25 - $2,556.75 MTO Char eback(Ex ense ) $39,834.75 $39,834.75 $44,627.25 $38,423.40 TOTAL REVENUE -6 Total conducted 16 16 52 23 # Tickets disputed 16 16 47 24 # Tickets cancelled 11 11 40 20 # Requests for trial 1 1 5 2 # Tickets upheld 4 4 7 4 13 -6 Ciarington REPORT CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: COD - 011 -12 File #: Subiect: TENDER CL2012 -9 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT — VARIOUS LOCATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Aloia Bros, Concrete Contractors Ltd., Toronto, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $388,927.79 (Net of HST), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2012 -9, be awarded the contract for the 2012 Sidewalk Replacement - Various locations as required by the Engineering Department; and 2. THAT funds required in the amount of $439,000.00 which includes $388,927.79 for tendering plus contingencies, be drawn from the following accounts: Account # Description Amount 110 -32- 331 - 83215 -7401 2012 Sidewalk Replacement— Various Locations $183,000.00 110 -32- 331 - 83375 -7401 Scugog St. (Jackman Rd. To Longworth Ave.) (2012) $77,000.00 110 -32- 331 - 83374 -7401 Scugog St. ( Bons Ave. to Hockley Ave.) (2012) $33,000.00 100 -42- 421 - 10129 -7540 2012 Courtice Complex & Community Centre $7,000.00 110 -32- 331 - 83364 -7401 Green Rd. Pedestrian Link (2011) $25,000.00 Region of Durham Traffic $70,000.00 Durham Region Transit $44,000.00 Total Funds Required $439,000.00 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 -623 -3379 14 -1 ;� 9W � Leqjft 4' REPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Submitted by: Marie Marano, H.B.Sc., C.M.O., MM \JDB \km 14 -2 Director of Corporate Services r Nancy T/aylorB.A�., C. A., Director of Finance/Treasurer Reviewed by: 0 Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 REPORT NO.: COD - 011 -12 1.0 BACKGROUND: PAGE 3 1.1 Tender specifications were provided by the Engineering Department for the 2012 Sidewalk Replacement requirements. 1.2 Tenders were advertised in Daily Commercial News and electronically on the Clarington and OPBA Websites. Subsequently, tenders were received and tabulated as per the memo from the Engineering Department, Schedule "A ". 2.0 ANALYSIS: 2.1 A total of five (5) submissions were received in response to the tender call. All submissions were deemed compliant. 2.2 After further review and analysis of the bids by the Engineering Department and Purchasing, it was mutually agreed that the low bidder, Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd., Toronto, Ontario be recommended for the contract for 2012 Sidewalk Replacement program. A copy of the recommendation memo from the Engineering Department is appended as Attachment #1. 2.3 The low bidder has provided similar services to the Municipality of Clarington in the past and the level of service has been acceptable. 2.4 Queries with respect to the department needs, specifications, etc. should be referred to the Director of Engineering. 3.0 FINANCIAL: 3.1 The total project cost, including costing allocation is detailed in the memo from Engineering Services marked Schedule "A" with the required funds being be provided from the following accounts. 14 -3 REPORT NO.: COD - 011 -12 PAGE 4 Account # Description Amount 110 -32- 331 - 83215 -7401 2012 Sidewalk Replacement — Various Locations $183,000.00 110 -32- 331 - 83375 -7401 Scugog St. (Jackman Rd. To Longworth Ave.) (2012) $77,000.00 110 -32- 331 - 83374 -7401 Scugog St. ( Bons Ave. to Hockley Ave.) (2012) $33,000.00 100 -42- 421 - 10129 -7540 2012 Courtice Complex & Community Centre $7,000.00 110 -32- 331 - 83364 -7401 Green Rd. Pedestrian Link (2011) $25,000.00 Region of Durham Traffic $70,000.00 Durham Region Transit $44,000.00 Total Funds Required $439,000.00 4.0 CONCURRENCE: This report has been reviewed by Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering who concur(s) with the recommendations. 5.0 CONCLUSION: 5.1 Bid Submissions were invited from qualified contractors. A total of 5 compliant submissions were received and evaluated by staff and in accordance with standard procedures and policies the low compliant bid received from Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd., Toronto, is recommended 14 -4 REPORT NO.: COD -011 -12 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN PAGE 5 The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington Promoting green initiatives X Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Marie Marano, Director of Corporate Services Attachments: Attachment 1 - Recommendation Memo — Engineering Services 14 -5 ATTACHMENT " 1" I't MEMO TO: Jerry Barber, Purchasing Manager FROM: Ron Albright, Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Works DATE: May 1, 2012 RE: Sidewalk Rehabilitation and New Construction, Various Locations CL2012 -09 Tenders for the above project were opened at the Municipal Offices on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 2:15 p.m. A summary of the bids as received from Purchasing is provided in the table below. BIDDER TOTAL TENDER TOTAL BID AMOUNT (including HST) (including net HST) Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd. $ 431,887.19 $ 388,927.79 Etobicoke, ON Barra Con Construction Ltd $ 446,909.35 $ 402,455.71 Mt Albert, ON Miwel Construction Limited $ 453,562.55 $ 408,447.13 Richmond Hill, ON Bennington Construction Ltd. $ 466,767.86 $ 420,338.91 Stouffville, ON 002274084 Ontario Ltd. o/a GMP Contracting $ 555,200.08 $ 499,974.86 Toronto, ON The scope of the project deals with replacing sections of deficient sidewalk at various locations within the Municipality as well as. constructing new sidewalk at various locations. Two sections of new sidewalk on Scugog St will be funded by development charges. The work also includes improvements to three intersections, as requested by the Region of Durham Traffic department and construction of concrete sidewalk at various bus stops, as requested by Durham Region Transit. A detailed breakdown of Clarington's and the Region of Durham's funding is provided on the attached Cost Apportionment. The total project costs based on Aloia Bros.'s low bid are shown in the table below. Due to past experiences on similar projects, a contingency amount of approximately 10% is carried forward. 14 -6 Side'v!'a,lk ;e'hab lltafion and [ evv Construction. Various Locations, C1-20!2-09 3 May 1, 2012 ATTACHMENT "l " It should be noted that the contract preparation, tendering and contract administration for this project will all be completed with Municipal Staff. Project Breakdown Total Project Value $439,000.00 Budget Amount Sidewalk Replacement 110-32-331-83215-7401 $200,000.00 Scugog St (Jackman Rd to Longworth Ave) 110 -32- 331 - 83375 -7401 $80,000.00 Scugog St (Bons Ave to Hockley Ave) 110 -32- 331 - 83374 -7401 $45,000.00 Courtice Community Complex 100 -42- 421 - 10129 -7540 $7,000.00 Green Rd Pedestrian Link 110 -32- 331 - 83364- 7401(2011) $25,000.00 Region of Durham Traffic $70,000.00 Durham Region Transit $44,000.00 Total Budget Amount $471,000.00 Estimated Unexpended Budget $32,000.00 Additional Funding Required $0 This total project cost is lower than the capital budget allocation for the various accounts approved by Council. Region of Durham Traffic and Durham Region Transit have confirmed that they have adequate budget and wish to move forward with award of the contract. The Engineering Services Department recommend that Purchasing move forward with awarding Contract CL2012 -09 to Aloia Bros. Concrete Contractors Ltd. in the amount of $382,201.05 (exclusive of H.S.T.) which amounts to $388,927.79 including our net HST commitment. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned. 14 -7 Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Ne -v Constfuction, Various Locations, CL2012 -09 3 Regards, A"�6f - Ron Albright, P. Eng. Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Works RA /ra Attachment Cc: Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance A.S. Cannella, Director of Engineering Services 14 -8 May 1, 2012 ATTACHMENT I" Contract CL2012 -09 - Sidewalk Rehabilitation and New Construction, Various Locations Cost Apportionment Based on Low Bid Contract CL2012 -09 rn d' Friday, April 27, 2012 T Description Total Municipality of Clarington Region of Durham Comments Sidewalk Replacement Scugog St (Jackman to Lon worth Scugog St (Bons to Hockle Community Services Green Rd Traffic Transit Project ID /Account Number 110 -32 -331- 83215 -7401 1.10 -32 -331- 83375 -7401 110 -32 -331- 83374 -7401 -4 -'t 1110- 10129 -7540 32 -331- 83364 -7401 Construction Costs Contract CL2011 -04 Total Part A — Sidewalk Rehabilitation, Various Locations $108,626.55 $108,626.55 Total Part B — Gord Vinson Avenue $34,605.00 $34,605.00 Total Part C— Scugog Street — Jackman Rd to Lorigworth Ave $67,482.00 $67,482.00 Total.Part D — Scugog Street— Bons Ave to Hockley St $29,431.00 $29,431.00 Total Part E— Roenigk Drive Drainage Improvement Total Part F— Courtice Community Complex $6,440.00 $6,199.60 $6,440.00 $6,199.60 Drainage improvements included at the request of Operations Dept. Total Part G — Region of Durham Sidewalk and Curb Depression Improvements $64,842.50 $3,233.50 $61,609.00 Clarington share includes repairs at Townline Rd and Hwy 2 (SE) and new sidewalk at Trulls Rd and Hwy 2 (SE) - Based on Low Bid prices. Total Part H — Region of Durham Transit Bus Stop Hard Surfacing $34,469.70 $34,469.70 Total Part 1— Green Road Recycled Asphalt Walkway $30,104.70 $8,000.00 $22,104.70 Total Construction $382,201.05 $160,905.05 $67,482.00 $29,431.00 $6,199.601 $22,104.701 $61,609.00 $34,469.70 Pro - Rating Factor 1 100.0%1 42.1% 17.7% 7.7% 1.6% 5.8% 16.1% 9.0%'J Based on Low Bid construction value Additional Project Costs Material Testing (Estimated) $7,500.00 $3,157.50 $1,327.50 $577.50 $120.00 $435.00 $1,207.50 $675.00 Pro -rated based on Low Bid. 15.0% Tendering and Construction Admin. $5,170.46 $5,170.46 ROD to contribute to administration costs for bus stop work. Total Additional Project Costs $12,670.46 $3,157.50 $1,327.50 $577.50 $120.00 $435.00 $1,207.50 $5,845.46 1.76% Unrecoverable HST $6,949.74 $2.887.501 $1,211.05 $528.15 $111.22 $396.70 $1,105.57 $709.55 10% Contingencies $37,178.75 $16,049.95 $6,979.45 $2,463.35 $569.18 $2,Q63.60 $6,077.93 $2,975.29 Total Estimated Project Costs $439,000.00 $183,000.001 $77,000.00 $33,000.00 $7,000.00 $25,000.001 $70,000.00 $44,000.00 Budget Amount $471,000.00 $200,000.00 $80,000.00 $45,000.00 $7,000.00 $25,000.00 $70,000.00 $44,000.00 Budgets from other departments have been • confirmed. Under /(Over) BudgetAmount $32,000.00 $17,000.00 $3,000.00 $12,000.001 $0.001 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Date: MAY 7, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: FND- 011 -12 File #: Subiect: FINANCIAL UPDATE AS AT MARCH 31, 2012 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following- 1 . THAT Report FND- 011 -12 be received for information. Submitted by:n &�� Reviewed by: Nancylaylor,ABA, CA. Director of Finance/ Treasurer NT /CC /hil Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 15 -1 REPORT NO.: FND- 011 -12 1.0 BACKGROUND AND COMMENT 1.1 The financial update report has been designed to focus on overall budget variance reporting. 2.0 FIRST QUARTER OF 2012 RESULTS PAGE 2 2.1 Attachment "A ", The Summary of Operating Expenditures and Revenue statement compares the Municipality's budget to actual posted expenditures as of March 31, 2012. The statement reflects the Municipality's operating budget only and excludes year to date expenditures for the consolidated hall /arena boards. Net year to date expenditures as of March 31, 2012 totaled $15,979,915 which represents 32.24% of the total 2012 budget. 2.2 Attachment "A" is intended to provide an indication of the status of the Municipality's operating accounts compared to the approved budget as at March 31, 2012. Many departments are affected by high levels of activity during specific times of the year. For example, some activities are seasonal in nature, such as ice rentals and winter control which result in a fluctuation of the timing of recognition of revenue and expenses. The budget is allocated monthly based on the 2011 actual monthly distribution. In cases where there is no prior year history, the monthly budget allocation is divided equally over the 12 months. While this is best method available to be reflective of seasonal trends, there may be some variations from year to year. Due to these timing differences, this statement cannot be used in isolation. 2.3 In general, the operating budget is overall on target. As of March 31, 2012 the net year to date expenditures are at 91.37% of the first quarter budget. Some of the variances can be attributed to the timing differences in revenue and expenditures between 2011 and 2010. As this is the first quarter analysis, it may be premature to extrapolate the figures and percentages to future quarters. 2.4 The Non - Departmental revenues are below the quarterly budget at 51.17 %. This is attributable to timing of interest payments on investments. The investment interest revenue has been allocated evenly over the twelve months. As shown in Attachment "C" the investment maturities vary from year to year. Over the year this investment interest will be more in line with the budgeted amount. 2.5 Overall, the operating budget is on target for the Mayor and Council as well as the CAO's office. The Mayor and Council expenditures are 87.52% of the first quarter 2012 budget. The CAO's office is at 96.82% of the first quarter 2012 budget. 15 -2 REPORT NO.: FND- 011 -12 PAGE 3 2.6 As of March 31St, the Legal expenditures are 103.39% of the first quarter 2012 budget. Revenue is less than budgeted at 40.67% however the timing of revenue does not match the previous year. As the year progresses, the revenue should improve. 2.7 Both Corporate Services and Clerk's net expenditures are in line with the first quarter budget at 89.28% and 93.90% respectively. As of the first quarter, revenues are slightly higher than budgeted. This is most likely due the timing differences between 2011 and 2012 revenues. 2.8 The Finance net expenditures are at 157.42% of the first quarter 2012 budget. The Finance revenues are higher than the annual budget at 134.48% as of March 31, 2012. This is due to the higher than budget amount of the fines and penalties on taxes. The year to date figures of 2012 ($384,747) is higher than budgeted amount for the first quarter ($281,915) but are slightly lower than the 2011 interest and penalties ($418,859). This is a reflection of the success in the collection of outstanding taxes. The increase in expenditures is attributable to the timing of insurance premiums for the time period of January to June 2012. Over the second quarter this will be closer to the budget amount. 2.9 The Emergency Services net expenditures are in line with the first quarter 2012 budget figures. As of March 31, 2012 year to date expenditures represents 89.72% of the total 2011 budget. Revenues are above budget due to increase in general revenues such as permits and fire loss reports. 2.10 The Engineering Department net expenditures are $218,029 or 33.3% as of March 31, 2012 budget. This favourable percentage can be attributed to the building permit revenue in the first quarter of 2012. Also a factor is that in 2011, the actual transactions had an increase in building permit revenue at the end of the year. This would affect how the budget is dispersed monthly in 2012 as noted in note 2.2. Over the year this figure should be closer to the budgeted amount. 2.11 The Operations Department net expenditures are $2,816,661 or 85.42% of the 2012 first quarter budgeted amount. The Fleet expenditures are currently below the budgeted amount. It is important to note that most adjustments to these accounts are made at year end. Operating expenditure (not including debenture and fleet) are overall in line with the 2012 first quarter budget at 86.23 %. An increase in revenue, 190.92% as of March 31, 2012 is due to an increase in entrance culverts fee. 15 -3 REPORT NO.: FND- 011 -12 PAGE 4 2.12 Community Services net expenditures are 92.36% of the first quarter budget. Revenues are at 98.23% and total expenditures are at 94.10% as of March 31, 2012. 2.13 The Planning Department net expenditures as of March 31, 2012 are 93.36% of the 2012 first quarter budget. Both revenue and expenditures are in line with the budget as of March 31, 2012 at 101.75% and 93.84% respectively. 2.14 Attachment "B ", Continuity of Taxes Receivable for the three months ending March 31, 2012 provides the status of the taxes billed and collected by the Municipality of Clarington during the first quarter of 2012. A total of $33,242,550 in interim tax bills were issued to property owners in the Municipality during this period. At the end of March 2012, a total of $8,142,731 remains unpaid. However, currently on hand are prepaid taxes through the pre- authorized payment system and prepaid taxes for the April 2012 installment of $5,001,481. The net balance at $3,141,250 is 31.3% lower than the prior year at this time. This is a significant improvement over the first quarter 2011. 2.15 Attachment "C ", Investments Outstanding as of March 31, 2012 provides the status of the Municipality's general, capital and reserve fund investment holdings at the end of the third quarter. The Municipality at March 31, 2012 holds $6,000,000 in general fund investments, $0 in capital fund investments, $4,509,430 in Development Charge reserve fund investments and $43,281,548 in reserve fund investments to fund future commitments. General fund investments are short term in nature and timed to mature when funds will be required. Investments held in the Municipality's portfolio are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet the requirements of Section 418 on the Ontario Municipal Act and the Municipality's investment policy. Currently, the majority of general fund investments are held in the Municipality's general bank account as the interest rate on the account is more favourable than money market instruments as a result of current economic conditions that are likely to continue for some time. The short term interest rates and the current cash flow needs are evaluated on a regular basis. 2.16 Attachment "D ", Debenture Repayment Schedule provides the status of the Municipality's long -term obligations as of January 1, 2012. The Municipality has $24,200,891.51 in outstanding debt as of January 1, 2012 and debt repayment obligations of $3,525,111.16 for 2012 as reflected in the 2012 budget. The annual principal and interest payments required to service these liabilities are well within the annual debt repayment limits prescribed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 15 -4 REPORT NO.: FND- 011 -12 PAGE 5 2.17 Attachment "E ", Municipal Development Charges as of March 31, 2012 provides the total Municipal development charges collected of $935,926. In 2010 Development Charges Background Study, it was forecasted that the municipality would be collecting approximately 831 residential units total for 2012 or approximately 69 units per month. For the three month period ending March 31, 2012 there were 63 units. 2.18 Analyzing the number of units issued in first quarter of 2012, there was a decrease of 12.5% compared to the first quarter in 2011. In comparing the total dollars collected in the first quarter 2012 to 2011, there was a decrease of 10.1 % in municipal development charges collected. 2.19 As noted in report FND- 004 -12, as of January 1, 2012 there was a change to the Ontario Building Code. This amendment which applies to the energy efficiency requirements of residential and large buildings is a substantial cost increase to the builders. There was a significant increase in development charge collections in December 2011 in order to avoid the new building code requirement. This has had a negative effect on the development charges for the first quarter of 2012. 3.0 CONCLUSION 3.1 The report is provided as information to Council. Ongoing reports will be provided quarterly. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: Promoting economic development X Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Nancy Taylor, B.B.A., C.A., Director of Finance/Treasurer Attachments: Attachment "A ": Summary of Operating and Expenditure and Revenue Attachment "B ": Continuity of Taxes Receivable Attachment "C ": Investments Outstanding Attachment "D ": Debenture Repayment Schedule Attachment "E ": Municipal Development Charges 15 -5 cn I O) THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ATTACHMENT _ SUMMARY OF OPERATING EXPENDITURES & REVENUES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2012 05 NON- DEPT'L ACCTS Revenue/Recoveries Expenditures Net Expenditures 10 MAYOR & COUNCIL 2012 Budget YTD 9 Jan -Mar, (115,147)1 184,500 2012,;, Actual YTD Jan- Mar: (58,924) 179,500: 2012 YTD Unexpended ($) Jan -Mar (56,223) 5,000 2011 Budget YTD Jan -Mar (36,857) 175,500 2011 Actual YTD Jan -Mar {78,391) 167,500 2011 YTD Unexpended $ J_ an 41,534 8,000 20121 Total Budget; - - - (7,357,561) 209,899 ! 2012 % of Annual Budget Spent - - 0.80% 85.52% 69,353 120,576 (51,223) 138,643 89,109 49,534 7,147,662; ( ) (1.69%) _. Net Expenditures p 13 ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE 230,683 201,884 28,799 195,593 200,207 (4,614) 855,240 23.61% Net Expenditures 14 LEGAL ADMIN Revenue /Recoveries Ex Expenditures P Net Expenditures 16 CORPORATE SERVICES Revenue /Recoveries Expenditures P Net Expenditures 19 CLERK'S Revenue /Recoveries Expend P Net Expenditures P 21 FINANCE & UNCLASS. ADMIN 124,366 1 120,416 3,950 97,306 124,189 (26,883) 493,308 24.41° (20,882)11 (8,493)', (12,389) 9 4,379 ' 97,578 (3,199) - (37,527) (11,334) (26,193) 127,910 92,082 35,828 - (176,000) 544,592 j __. 4.83% 17.92 73,497 89,085 (15,588) 90,383 80,748 9,635 368,592: 24.17 ° /' (46,281) (52,185)1 51904 1,010,197 109,176 (35,710) (48,359) 12,649 1,159,593 1,002,586 157,007 (100,200)i 4,242,740 52.08% 23.81% 1,073,092 958,012 115,080 1,123,883 954,227 169,656 4,142,540 23.13% I ( 154,061 ) (165,322 11,261 578,588 563,972. 14,616 (93,131) (109,778) 16,647 495,117 489,182- 5,935 (655,400) 2,471,628 25.22% 22.82% 424,527 398,650 25,877 401,986 379,404 22,582 1,816,228 21.95% (329,237) 243,718 548,128 , 791,846: (442,765) 643,940 527,041 1,170,981 113,528 (400,222) 21,087 ( 379,135 ) (316,183) 186,377 459,462 845,839 (474,816 ) 212,997 514,852 727,849 158,633 (26,620) (55,390) ( 82,010 ) (1,455,000) j 2,039,706'1 _ 2,029,410 4,069,116 I - - 30.43 31.57° 25.97% 28.78 Revenue/Recoveries Unclassified Admin &Board of Trad Operating Expenditures Expenditures Net Expenditures 28 EMERGENCY SERVICES - FIRE 462,609 728,216 (265,607) 329,656 253,033 76,623 2,614,116 27.86 (2 930) 2 453 322 (5,753), 2,204,339 2,823 248,983 (9,952) 2,010,124 (3,402) 1,879,156 (6,550) 130,968 (38,800)1 11 9,713 809 14.83% 22.69 Revenue/Recoveries Expenditures Net Expenditures P 2 450,392 2,198,586 251,806 2,000,172 1,875,754 124,418 9,675,009 22.72% FN D- 011 -12 Attachment "A" 1 of 2 THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ATTACHMENT "A" SUMMARY OF OPERATING EXPENDITURES & REVENUES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2012 __ . .... 2012. _.. 2012, 2012 YTD 2011 2011 2011 YTD 2012: 2012 Bud et YTD' g Actual YTD Unexpended ($) Budget YTD' Actual YTD Unexpended $ Total Budget; % of Annual Jan -Mar'' Jan - Mare', Jan -Mar Jan -Mar Jan -Mar Jan -Mar Budget Spent 32 ENGINEERING SERVICES Revenue /Recoveries 193,463 ( )j (512,275) 318,812 (349,184 ) (297,128) (52,056) (1,359,050)' 37.69% Expenditures P 848,194 730,304 '', 117,890 641,242 669,424 28,182 ( ) 5,498,407 13.28% Net Expenditures P 654,731 218,029 +, 436,702 292,058 372,296 (80,238) 4,139,357 5.27% 36 OPERATIONS Revenue /Recoveries (25,430): (48,551), 23,121 (35,342) (27,679) (7,763) (437,700)', 11.09% Operating Expenditures 3,073,400 2,730,428 342,972 2,756,848 2,859,386 (102,538) 12,728,518 21.45% Fleet & Debenture Payments 249,320 ! 134,784 ! 114,536 3,437,4901 3,224,606 212,884 832,968: 16.18% Expenditures 3,322,720 2,865,212 '; 457,508 6,194,338 6,083,992 110,346 13,561,486 21.13% Net Expenditures 3,297,290 2,816,661 480,629 6,158,996 6,056,413 102,583 13,123,786 21.46% .. ... _ 42 COMMUNITY SERVICES _.... ..... . j ___. ':._._. _........ ... __... . _._.... Revenue /Recoveries (1593,910),' (1,565,698 ). 28,212 ( ) (1,551,451) (1,549,050) (2,401) (4,440,865):, 35.26% Operating Expenditures 2,265,025 1,948,574: 316,451 2,108,706. 1,909,024. 199,682 9,317,422 20.91% Annual Grants &Debenture Pymts 3,117,005 3,116,006 999 3,093,628 3,080,286 13,342 3,400,972: Expenditures 5,382,030 5,064,580 317,450 5,202,334 4,989,310 213,024 12,718,394 39.82 Net Expenditures 3,788,120 ! 3,498,82 289,238 3,650,883 3,440,260 210,623 8,277,529 42.27° 50 PLANNING SERVICES Revenue /Recoveries (49,130) (49,991)'', 861 (123,628) (69,728) (53,900) (432,000)', 11.57% Expenditures 860,559 807,518 53,041 652,487 781,346 (128,859) 3,747,707 1 21.55 Net Expenditures 811,429 757,527 53,902 528,859 711,618` (182,759) 3,315,707 ! 22.85° BOARDS & AGENCIES Net Board & External Agencies 2,519,826 ' 2,494,168 ': 25,658 2,439,811 2;430,156 9,655 3,614,005 69.01 TOTAL OPERATING (2,530,471):, 18,510,386 (2,909,957), 17,510,649: 379,486 999,737 (2,588,965) 20,037,194 (2,669,565) 19,636,979 80,600 400,215 (16,452,576),: 61,740,331 17.69 28.36% Revenue /Recoveries Expenditures Net Operating Expenditures 15,979,915: 14,600,692: 1,379,223 17,448,229 16,967,414 480,815 45,287,755: 32.24% I Cil FND- 011 -12 Attachment "A" 2 of 2 J ATTACHMENT "B" 0 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Continuity of Taxes Receivable for the First Quarter of the Year 2012 December 31, 2011 MARCH MARCH BEGINNING BAL. INTEREST TAXES PAYMENTS/ 2012 2011 RECEIVABLE ADDED BILLED BALANCE ADJUST. - CURRENT YEAR TAXES PENALTY AND INTEREST 134,227 33,242,550 33,242,550 134,227 (38,244,031) 110,434 (5,001,481) 23,793 (4,374,912) 24,291 FIRST PRIOR YEAR TAXES 6,356,805 6,356,805 (1,374,142) 4,982,663 5,197,002 PENALTY AND INTEREST 470,373 175,931 646,304 370,383 275,921 295,824 SECOND PRIOR YEAR TAXES 587,781 587,781 1,204,558 1,792,339 2,187,135 PENALTY AND INTEREST 67,641 59,486 127,127 22,367 149,494 190,896 THIRD & PRIOR YEARS TAXES 405,149 405,149 341,272 746,421 832,427 PENALTY AND INTEREST 106,629 25,670 132,300 1 39,801 1 172,100 1 221,125 SUB -TOTAL 7,994,378 395,314 33,242,550 41,632,242 (38,490,992)1 3,141,250 4,573,788 PREPAID TAXES 2,924,250 (5,001,481) (4,374,912) TOTAL 5,070,128 395,314 33,242,550 41,632,242 38,490,992 8,142,731 8,948,700 Includes refunds, write -offs, 357's, etc. NOTE 1: 2012 Interim Instalment months: February and April. NOTE 2: Current year taxes are in a negative position because they include taxes prepaid for the April instalment. 15 -8 CORPORATION OF MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ATTACHMENT"C" INVESTMENTS OUTSTANDING As at March 31,2011 e ISSUER OF PURCHASE' COST OF INTEREST I MATURITY MATURITY INVESTMENT DATE INVESTMENT RATE I DATE AMOUNT GENERALFUND TD GIC short term 13-Jan-12 j 3,000,000.00 1.50%' 12-Apr-12 3,011,095.89 TD GIC short term 13-Jan-12 3,000,000.00 1.50% 12-Apr-12 3,011,095.89 TOTAL GENERAL FUND ( 6,000,000.00 6 022 191.78 I CAPITAL FUND j i TOTAL CAPITAL FUND � I NON DEV.CHARGE MONIES RBC GIC 02-May-1 1 ! 1,000,000.00 1.77%j 02-May-12 1,000,000.00 (B) BNS IGIC 01-Oct-101 5,100,000.00 2.00% 01-Oct-12 5,306,040.00 TD IGIC 30-Oct-071 1,471,061.00 4.80% 30-Oct-12 1,859,675.00 RBC BA 14-Mar-11 1,500,631.20 1.932 0/6' 01-Nov-12 1,548,000.00 PROV ONTARIO!STRIP BOND 05-Aug-09 699,779.86 2.50%1 02-Dec-12 759,557.00 BMO GIC i 21-Dec-11 ! 1,091,974.00 1.50%1 21-Dec-12 1,108,353.61 10,863,446.06 11,581,625.61 i TD GIC 1 08-Jan-08 j 1,503,357.00 4.80% 08-Jan-13 1,900,502.92 BNS GIC 12-Feb-08 1,546,695.00 4.50% 12-Feb-13 1,927,463.38 BNS GIC I 04-Mar-08 599,161.00 4.35% 04-Mar-13 741,320.00 TD GIC 25-Mar-08 1,009,028.00 4.45% 25-Mar-13 1,254,427.00 BNS GIC 01-May-08 1,000,000.00 4.60% 01-May-13 1,000,000.00 (B) RBC GIC 02-May-11 1,001,980.00 2.20% 02-May-13 1,001,980.00 (B) TD GIC 13-May-08 257,495.001 4.51% 13-May-13 321,039.00 TD GIC 13-May-08 100,320.001 4.51% 13-May-13 100,320.00 (B) BNS GIC 03-Jun-10 1,371,861.001 3.00% 13-Jun-1311 1,499,070.001 RBC IGIC 27-Jun-11 147,749.00 1.80%I 27-Jun-13 ! 147,749.00 (B) BNS ,GIC I 30-Jul-09 2,060,630.00 3.10 0/(' 30-Jul-13 2,328,277.00 RBC IGIC 1 30-Sep-08 946,770.00 4.40% 30-Sep-13 ) 1,174,213.001 RBC GIC 14-Oct-08 574,200.00 4.30% 15-Oct-13 598,890.60 (B) BNS GIC 16-Dec-08 . 1,338,742.00 4.15%�T&Dec- 37 1,640,564.301 13,457,988.00 15,635,816.20 BMO GIC 07-Mar-11 1,000,000.00 2.75% 09-Mar-14 1,084,790.00 RBC GIC 15-Mar-11 1,672,368.00 2.65% 17-Mar-14 1,808,875.64 (B) BNS GIC 17-Aug-09 1,600,000.00 3.20% 17-Aug-14 1,893,626.00 (B) BMO GIC 12-Sep-11 983,080.00 1.80% 12-Sep-14 1,037,127.61 Manulife Bank GIC 20-Sep-11 742,599.00 2.05% 22-Sep-14 789,211.47 PROV ONTARIO STRIP BOND 05-Aug-09 999,807.77 3.35% 02-Dec-14 1 1,191,382.00 BMO GIC 07-Dec-10 1,000,000.00 2.60% 08-Dec-14 ! 1,013,000.00 (A) 7,997,854.771 8,818,012.72 i BMO IGIC 26-Sep-11 624,188.00 2.00% 28-Sep-15 675,641.17 RBC IGIC j 07-Dec-11 11922,733.00 2.35%107-Dec-15 2,109,941.00' RBC IGIC I 07-Dec-11 1 1,976,951.00 2.35%107-Dec-15 2,169,438.00 4,523,872.00 4,955,020.17 BMO COUPONS 15-Mar-12 176,636.37 2.54% 28-Mar-16 195,351.00 Manulife Bank GIC 20-Sep-11 2,000,000.00 2.60% 20-Sep-16 2,273,876.11 BMO COUPONS 15-Mar-12 213,067.68 2.61% 28-Sep-16 239,375.00 Manulife Bank GIC 02-Dec-11 2,000,000.001 2.71% 02-Dec-16 ! 2,286,091.67 4,389,704.051 4,994,693.78 I Manulife Bank GIC 19-Mar-12 1,693,000.001 2.88% 19-Mar-17 1,951,224.70 BMO COUPONS 15-Mar-12 159,396.18 2.86% 28-Mar-17 183,615.00 BMO COUPONS 15-Mar-12 196,287.25 2.92% 28-Sep-17 230,141.00 1 1 2,048,683.431 1 2,364,980.70; TOTAL NON DEV,CHARGE MONIES 43,281,548.311 48,350,149.181 DEV.CHARGE INVESTMENTS PMO GIC 20-Dec-11 2,033,000.00 1.50% 20-Dec-12 j 2,063,495.00 PMO GIC 20-Dec-10 2,476,430.00 2.10% 20-Dec-12 2,581,532.17 I TOTAL DEV.CHARGE INVESTMENTS 4,509,430.00 4,645,027.171 TOTAL INVESTMENTS 53,790,978.31 59,017,368.13 Note that interest on GICs is annual compunding with the exception of the following. (A)Interest is paid semi-annually (B)Interest is paid annually I O CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ATTACHMENT "D" NOTE: 2012 changed to accrual basis for interest. Total budget is $3, 525, 111.16- 369, 767.84 +288,707.11 = $3,444,050.43 NOTE: 2014 and 2018 each require renewal of debentures for a further 5 year period unless funding is available from other sources. Partial funding at those times would reduce debenture burden for following 5 year period. Debenture Repayment Schedule As of January 1, 2012 Year South Courtice Arena Indoor Soccer/ Lacrosse RRC CCD Space Newcastle Library Newcastle Aquatic Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021+ 1,201,432.00 1,348,835.30 1,348,835.30 1,348,835.30 1,348,835.30 1,348,835.30 334,977.00 335,427.00 1,761,015.00 107,074.68 107,074.68 107,074.68 107,074.68 107,074.68 107,074.68 107,074.68 107,074.68 107,074.68 53,537.34 103,304.98 104,042.98 103,480.98 103,677.48 103,575.48 104,194.48 556,507.98 1,778,322.50 1,781,367.25 1,783,101.25 1,784,674.00 1,785,231.50 1,785,285.25 1,784,635.50 1,784,054.75 1,629,375.00 2,094,750.00 3,525,111.16 3,676,747.21 5,103,507.21 3,344,261.46 3,344,716.96 3,345,389.71 2,448,218.16 1,891,129.43 1,736,449.68 2,148,287.34 7,945,608.52 2,431,419.00 1,017,209.46 1,178,784.36 17,990,797.00 30,563,818.34 Principal at Jan 1/ 2012 Principal 5,972,000.00 2,122,000.00 829,891.51 919,000.00 14,358,000.00 24,200,891.51 at Jan1 /2013 5,105,000.00 1,902,000.00 764,480.59 861,000.00 13,207,000.00 21,839,480.59 NOTE: 2012 changed to accrual basis for interest. Total budget is $3, 525, 111.16- 369, 767.84 +288,707.11 = $3,444,050.43 NOTE: 2014 and 2018 each require renewal of debentures for a further 5 year period unless funding is available from other sources. Partial funding at those times would reduce debenture burden for following 5 year period. Attachment "E" MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES MONTH OF MARCH 2012 1 2011 UNIT TYPE MUNICIPAL . DEV. CHARGES PAID NUMBER OF UNITS MUNICIPAL DEV. CHARGES PAID NUMBER OF UNITS %CHANGE OF DEV.CHGS 2012 -2011 Single /Semi- Detached -New construction $ 609,760.00 40 $ 599,256.00 42 - Additions $ - 0 $ - 0 Townhouse $ 66,390.00 5 $ - 0 Apartment $ - 0 $ - 0 Commercial $ - 0 $ 18,747.34 1 Agricultural $ - 0 $ - 0 Government $ - 0 $ _ 0 Institutional $ - 0 $ - 0 Industrial $ - 0 $ - 0 TOTAL $ 676,150.00 45 $ 618,003.34 43 9.4% MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES JANUARY TO MARCH -YEAR TO DATE 2012 2011 UNIT TYPE MUNICIPAL DEV. CHARGES PAID NUMBER OF UNITS MUNICIPAL DEV. CHARGES PAID NUMBER OF UNITS %CHANGE OF , DEV.CHGS 2012 -2011 Single /Semi- Detached -New construction $ 869,536.00 58 $ 1,022,174.00 71 - Additions $ - 0 $ - 0 Townhouse $ 66,390.00 5 $ - 0 Apartment $ - 0 $ - 0 Commercial $ - 0 $ 18,747.34 1 Agricultural $ - 0 $ - 0 Government $ - 0 $ - 0 Institutional $ - 0 $ - 0 Industrial $ - 0 $ - 0 TOTAL $ 935,926.00 63 $ 1,040,921.34 72 1 15 -11 arm MEMO Leading the 111'ay CLERK'S DEPARTMENT To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council From: Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk Date: May 4, 2012 Subject: GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA — MAY 7, 2012 — UPDATE Please be advised of the following amendments to the GPA agenda for the meeting to be held on Monday, May 7, 2012: 6. DELEGATIONS See attached Final List. (Attachment#1) 8. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) PSD-024-12 Revisions to Draft Plans of Subdivision 18T-87087 & 18T-89021 Memo from Carlo Pellarin regarding recommendations (Attachment#2) 9. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) EGD-015-12 Appointment of Inspector Replacement pages for Agenda Pages 9-1 and 9-2 (Attachment#3) (c) EGD-017-12 Community Safety Zones Replacement page for Agenda Page 9-10 (Attachment#4) 15. FINANCE DEPARTMENT (a) FND-011-12 Financial Update as at March 31, 2012 Replacement page for Agenda Page 15-9 (Attachment#5) (The "Total General Fund" amount has now been included, which affects the °Total lnve tments° line.) A"1,4, ntree,Veputy Clerk AG/jeg cc: F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 Attachment #1 of Update Memo FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS GPA Meeting: May 7, 20'12 (a) Paige Brunelle, Avery Brunelle, and Jason Brunelle, Regarding a Request to Exempt Ferrets from the Exotic Pet Bylaw (b) Jim Boate Regarding Report EGD-016-12, Waterfront Trail Signage (c) Libby Racansky, Regarding Participation (Engagement) and Education as a Foundation to Good Public Policy (According to the Official Plan) (d) Glenn Genge, D.G. Biddle &Associates Ltd., Regarding Report PSD-024-12, Revisions to Draft Plans of Subdivision 18T-87087 & 18T-89021 Applicant: Halloway Developments Ltd. and H&H Properties Inc. (e) Makenna Brunelle and Jason Brunelle, Regarding Further Information on Pot Belly Pigs ATTACHMENT # O -n EPGRT 4 ' MEMO ids:g the Way PLANNING SERVICES TO: Mayor and Members of Council FROM: David J. Crome, Director of Planning Services DATE: May 4, 2012 SUBJECT: REVISION TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF PSD-024-12 FILE NO.: 18T-89021 Report PSD-024-12 deals with proposed revisions to two draft approved plans of subdivision 18T-87087 and 18T-89021. Plan of Subdivision 18T%89021 occupies the more southerly parcel of land and when originally draft approved contained a block for a walkway to connect with the existing walkway on the north side of Meadowview Boulevard. As the plans are now to develop the parcels within the two subdivisions through site plan and condominium it is not appropriate to have a public walkway connect to a private development. Condition 9 b. Of the conditions of draft approval for 18T-89021 requires: The Owner shall, at their expense, remove the walkway identified as Block 60 in Registered Plan of Subdivision 40M- 1764. The removal includes the walkways, hard surface, fencing and bollards, as well as costs associated with disposing of the land; To allow staff to dispose of this parcel in the future it is appropriate to Include a recommendation at this time that deems the walkway lands surplus and allow staff to go through the typical process for disposal of surplus land, To that end the following new recommendation number 4 is respectfully requested to be added in the consideration of PSD- 024-12 and the remaining recommendations renumbered accordingly: "4. THAT Council deem Block 60 in 40M-1764 to be surplus land and that staff be authorized to commence disposal of the parcel in accordance with the provisions of By-law 2011-011." Thank you, David . Crom Director of Planning Services Imj Cc: Frank Wu, C.A.O. Department Heads CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET", SOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C W 'x905-623-3379 TF 1-800-563-1195 F 905-623-0830 ATTACHMEM'# TO +EPW* 124 e Memo o REPORT ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT" Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution#: By-law#: Report#: EGD-015-12 File#: Subject: APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report EGD-015-12 be received; 2. THAT.Adam Dunn be appointed as Inspector/Plans Examiner for the Municipality of Clarington effective ASAP and that his name be added to Schedule 'A', Table `B' of By-law 2011-036; 3. THAT Jeremy Zegers name be deleted from Schedule `A', Table `B' of By-law 2011-036; and 4. THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council. Submitted by: Reviewed by: ZL A.S. Cannella, C.E.T. Franklin Wu, Director of Engineering Chief Administrative Officer Services ASC/RP/jo CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO LIC 3A6 T 905-623-3379 REPORT NO.: EGD-015-12 PAGE 2 1. REVIEW AND COMMENT 1.1 Adam Dunn is currently employed as a Plans Examiner/Inspector with the Engineering Services Department in the Municipality of Clarington. Adam is a graduate of the 3 year Architectural Technology program at Sheridan College. His work experience includes working as a project manager for a residential design firm where his responsibilities included reviewing plans for code compliance and site inspections. Adam has also completed the following Ministry Affairs and Housing building code exams: House • Small Buildings _ • General Legal The Building Code requires that the inspector pass the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing exams before the inspector can be appointed in the building by-law. 1.2 Jeremy Zegers is no longer employed by the Municipality of Clarington. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN —Not Applicable Staff Contact: Rick Pigeon, Chief Building Official Attachments: Attachment 1 - Proposed by-law amendment ATTACHMENT# T clubgm-H RENA 3ft ORT ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: May 7, 2012 Resolution#: By-law#: Report#: EGD-017-12 File#: Subject: COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONES RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report EGD-017-12 be received; 2. THAT Council designate each of the following parks of a highway a Community Safety Zone: • Longworth Avenue from Scugog Street to Mearns Avenue • Scugog Street from Longworth Avenue to Bons Avenue • Nash Road from Trulis Road to Courtice Road; 3. THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to the Traffic By-law 91-58, to reflect the Community Safety Zone designations, for Council approval; and 4. THAT the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and Durham Region Police Services be notified of Council's decision. Submitted by: Reviewed by: A.S. Cannella, C.E,T. Franklin Wu, Director of Engineering Chief Administrative Officer Services ASC/LJBIjo CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L'IC 3A6 T 905-623-3379 ATTACHMENT# To CORPORATION OF MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ATTACHMENT"C" �� r INVESTMENTS OUTSTANDING As at March 31,2011 11SSUER OF I PURCHASE I COST OF I INTEREST I MATURITY I MATURITY I INVESTMENT j I DATE 1NVE57MI=NT RATE I DATE I AMOUNT GENERALFUND TD GIC short term 13-Jan-121 3,000,000.00 1.50%I 12-Apr-12 . 3,011,095.89 TD GIC short term 13-Jan-12 3,000,000.00 1.50%' 12-Apr-12 ! 3,011,095.89 I TOTAL GENERAL FUND 6,000,000.001 I 6.022.1911.781 CAPITAL FUND TOTAL CAPITAL_FUND i NON DEV.CHARGE MONIES i - RBC IGIC 02-May-11 1,000,000.00 1.77%102-May-12 1,000,000.001(B) BNS IGIC 01-Oct-10 ' 5,100,000.00 2.00% 01-Oct-12 5,306,040.00 TD IGIC I 30-Oct-07 1 1,471,061.001 4.80% 30-Oct-12 1,859,675.00 RBC IBA 14-Mar-11 1 1,500,631.20 1.932% 01-Nov-12 1 1,548,000.001 PROV ONTARIO STRIP BOND 05-Aug-09 1 699,779.86 2.50%102-Dec-12 1 759,557.OD BMO IGIC 21-Dec-11 1 1,091,974.00 1.50%121-Dec-12 1,108,353.61 1 I 10,863,446,061 I 11,581,625.61 I I TD IGIC 08-Jan-081 1,503,357.00 4.80% 08-Jan-131 1,900,502.92 BNS IGIC 12-Feb-081 1,546,695.00 4.50%112-Feb-131 1,927,463.38 BNS GIC 04-Mar-08I 599,161.00 4.35% 04-Mar-13 1 741,320.00 TO GIC 25-Mar-06 1,009,028.00 4.45% 25-Mar-13 1,254,427.00 BNS GIC 01-May-06 I 1,000,000.00 4.800/6 01-Ma -13 I 1,000,000,001(B) RBC GIC 02-May-11 1 1,001,980.0D 2.20%102-May-13 1,001,980.001(B) TD GIC i3-may-08 '257,495.00 4.51% 13-May-131 321,039.00 TD #GIC I 113-may-081 100,320.00 4.51% 13-May-13 1 100,320.00 (B) BNS IGIC I 03-Jun-101 1,371,861.001 3.00% 13-Jun-131 1,499,070.00 RBC IGIC 27-Jun-11 147,749,00 1.80%f 27-Jun-13 , 147,749,001(B) BNS JGIG I 30-Jul-09 2,060,630.00 3.10% 304uI-13 , 2,328,277.00 RBC IGIC I 30-Sep•08 1 946,770.001 4.40% 30-Sep-13 I 1,174,213.001 RBC GIC 14-Oct-08 574,200.00 4.30% 15-Oct-13 598,890.60 (B) BNS IGIC 16-DSc-08 , 1,338,742.001 4.15% 16-Dec-13 1,640,564.301 13,457,988.00 15,635,815.20 BMO GIC 07-Mar-11 1,000,000.00 2.75% 09-Mar-14 1,084,790.00 RBC GIC I 15-Mar-11 1 1,672,368,00 2.65% 17-Mar-14 1,808,875.64 (B) BNS GIC 17-Aug-09 1,600,000.00 3.20% 17-Aug-14 1,893,626.04(B) BMO GlC I 12-Sep-11 1 983,080.00 1.80% 12-Se 14 I 1,037,127.61 Manulife Bank GIC 20-Sep--11 742,599.00 2.05% 22-Sep-14 789,211.47 PROV ONTARIO STRIP BOND 05-Aug-09 999,607.77 3.35%102-Dec-14 1,191,382-00 BMO IGIC 07-Dec-10 1 1,000,000.00 2.60%108-Dec-14 I 1,013,000.001(A) E i 1 7,997 854.771 1 8,818,012.72 1 1 BMO IG€C I 26-Se 11 624,188.00 2.00% 28-Se 15 675,641.17 RBC IG€C 107-Dec-11 1,922,733.00 2.35%107-Dec-15 2,109,941.00 RBC GIC I 07-Dec-11 1,976,951.00 2.35%107-Dec-15 2,169,438.00 I I 4,523,872.00 1 1 4,955,020,17 BMO ICOUPONS I 15-Mar-12 176,636.37 2.54% 28-Mar-16 195,351.00 Manulife Bank I GIC I 20-Sep-1 1 2,000,000.00 2.60% 20-Se 16 2,273,876.11 BMO ICOUPONS 1 15-Mar-12l 213,067.681 2.61% 28-Sep-16 239,375.00 Manulife Bank GIC 02-Dec-11 1 2,000,000.00 2.71%I 02-Dec-16 1 2,286,091.67 I 1 4,389 704.05 1 I 4,994,693.78 . I Manulife Bank I GIC I 19-Mar-121 1,693,000.001 2.88% 19-Mar-17 1 1,951,224.70 BMO COUPONS 15-Mar-12 159,396.18 2.86% 28-Mar-17 183,615.00 BMO COUPONS 15-Mar-12 196,287.25 2.92% 28-Sep-17 230,141.00 i I I 1 2,048,683.431 1 2,354,980.70 1TOTAL NON DEV,CHARGE MONIES 1 43,281,548.311 I I 48,350,149.181 DFV.CHARGE INVESTMENTS I I I I PMO GIC 20-Dec-11 2,033,000.00 1.50% 20-Dec-12 2,063,495.00 PMO GIC 20-Dec-10 2,476,430.00 2.10% 20-Dec-12 ' 2,581,532.17 TOTAL.DEV.CHARGE INVESTMENTS 4,569,430.00 4,645,027.17 TOTAL INVESTMENTS 53,790,978.31 59,017,368.13 Moto that interest on GICs is annual compunding with the exception of the following, (A)Interest is paid semi-annually (B)Interest is paid annually HAN DOUTS /C I RCULATI ONS Request to change existing Exotic Pet By- Law regarding Domestic Ferrets Meeting Skittles and Smarties 1 What we love about are Ferrets They have lots of energy so they like to play with us and our dogs They like to go for walks • They like the outdoors so they love when they go camping r with us They give us kisses • They like to play in the sand and get dirty (they don't like to have a bath after) • They' re quite pets (well FAMILY) gal Ji -M Family Friendly • Ferrets make good pets . They combine the benefits of both dogs and cats with some unique features of their own . Ferrets are small and quiet like cats and affectionate, playful, and enjoy human interactions like dogs. Their playful and mischievous nature make them entertaining companions. R What Is A Ferret • Domestic ferrets are small, fluffy mammals and weigh from ranges to 1 to 5 pounds at maturity. • They are perfect for burrowing and climbing and love to go outside for a walk • They have a large noise for a excellent sense of smell • Ferrets have large ears that can hear high-frequency sounds used to locate mice and small rodents) • Ferrets are extremely flexible and can be folded in half well almost because they have a flexible rib cage and spine S Our f art�e - �� _ S� • � �` i � It L 1 ti. .s; Skittles and Smarties Home • Skittles and Smarties home is taller than us . • They have lots of toys to play with • They have lots of room { � to play when we are at school or not home • They like to play in our room with us . • They cuddle together when they sleep and take care of each other. Natural History ` • Ferrets have been domesticated for a long time about 21000 to 3,000 years • Egyptians and Greeks kept them as pets • Domestic ferrets were originally used for hunting animals like rabbits and small rodents . They weren 't suppose to kill the pray but to catch them so the farmers or hunters can kill it ( is illegal is most countries) Continuing Natural History • Ferrets are cousins to weasels and otters. (other relatives include minks ,ermines ,stoats, badgers, black-footed ferrets, pole cats and fishers) . Many people mistake them for there members of the rodent family, ferrets are carnivorous mammals that means that they can't digest fruits and vegetables as well • Domestic ferrets are know not to survive in the wild that long because they are not as big as other animals so they cant push over a garbage can or stuff like that to Find food or they could die from starvation and exposure • Most misconceptions regarding domestic ferrets are that they mistake them for there wild cousins the North American black-footed ferrets know as BUS ( BFFs stand for best friends forever) • In fact they are endangered species and the only BUS known are in zoos and breeding programs Comparing Domestic Ferret Black-footed Ferret Amok 1 tiry a _ {y N fi e r 9 There not much different from each other. Black-footed ferrets are bigger, faster, have black feet, and live in the wild. Domestic ferrets are smaller don't have black feet and don't live in the wild they live with people. Domestic ferrets are tame and Black-footed ferrets are not. Which places allow Domestic Ferrets • They allow domestic Ferrets in every city/town that have updated there by-laws. These furry friendly animals are allowed in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and Toronto, as well as City of Kawartha Lakes to our North. There are too many communities to list that allow Domestic Ferrets as pets. We are asking that Clarington update their exotic pet By- law And Let All Our Family Stay Together ! Waterfront Trail The waterfront, where the sky meets land and touches water, inspired the creation of our logo. . The bird, leaf, and fish are symbols for each element, linking ecosystem health and regeneration. . s u E Community Participation, (sense of belonging) and Education z T.Nsmp bqD-pp4,16 p, I r � p II I Accumulation • building material along • � e i i a y� e Ow 5 f T r •� � �. � ,�� I W� ice` '�_ " - ¢��� b� `• � S R- r� r SR ■ e w � More building material Ok I�I- _ 4 - � - ,yam, •'" .� . °�4 - - n i • , - a J By- law -S . 10 —Stoop & Scoop ; S , 11 - Enforcement P r l — r Wetness of ditches (rubber booths and gloves, rake) ILA .e' Destruction of n at iv e species If era ' ��� '•_�. 4 m e Groundwater • private property upkeep ? IL tv t z � r7 a # o- r ! r J }.l" •p a �.•-y-_"Yl. �k. Deep ditches — garbage is dispersed by the wind, snowplough, by backhoe trimming ditching, ... WT c Pr f+^ � �• e 4 �• ;.r �+ �Via._ o �•�'� �.4° .• � `_A aw, P] ° a� 1 M � r. Poison , contraceptives, salt . . . r #= � o"O { � �* =�f - ark _ •� - � � �} }� � � �4� ©! 0�2 141 �L ' ...111... OFCANAO .. Proposals : Municipality could 1. Provide public education and awareness of surface and groundwater 2. Promote stewardship of natural environment 3. Invite new residents to participate in keeping their place clean to live in safety by serving as an example 4. Consider public participation as foundation of good policy by conducting public meeting on Neighbourhood Review — Park & mitigation OP Vision of Clarington - a community should be build on its individual character, - a place for people to live, work and play - a place where people, businesses and government balance growth with the protection and enhancement of cultural and natural environment SAVING OUR PIG TOBY .1 By: Makenna Brunelle Speaking on behalf of Toby and my family Some of the I Gathered C Some Of the Other Communities that allow Pot bellied pigs as O pets... M Toby will Be micro chipped and M *Durham Region's- City of Neutered on May 10 2012 U Pickering N • City of Kawartha Lakes My Mom handed in a huge folder full of I *City of Hamilton information for you all to read about T *City Of Brampton pot Bellied Pigs. I hope you had a chance I * City of Guelph To review it. Y Our Petition holds 116 signatures, Including the conected Neighbours to our yard and on our street. 1 want to share with you a day in the life of Toby 0 Washing Toby . . . Toby loves his bath time as much as he can get it... He even loves the water even when my mom is mopping the floors. He loves sliding around ! We wash him with baby soap and baby oil. Toby's everyday spa day! ,a TOBY IN THE BATH . . . . q , �14�1F\ Toby 's xercise 'JAN wpm Oro Y' s Exercise *Toby adores running around with the dogs! •* He is training on his harness, so that we can take him for a walks *And he LOVES playing with his Kong ( a toy) *Toby is so quiet outside you wouldn't know *he was there, you got to listen for his snorts *When he response to us..or when he is playing *With Bear Bella and Oakley. , This is Toby wanting to go out in the rain!! IMIJ o Toby ontinues to have a regular bedtime earlier in the evening. But Y g g b now that we taught him to get up and down the couch he prefers to Y sleep cuddling into the couch as shown in the photo. 7* Toby Sometimes evens s. sleeps p .F. - • under the couch n x4 9 throw pillows ! y Y Questions you might Do our pets go outside at night? Sure they do to go to the washroom, but that's it. Our dogs sleep with us and Toby likes his spot on the couch. Do we keep our yard clean? We love being outside as much as Bear, Bella , Oakley and Toby do..We eat outside play outside and We are really hoping for a volley ball net or trampoline for our yard this summer so yes we keep it clean. Does Toby and the dogs make noise out side? Well like I said earlier Toby doesn't make much noise at all, our dogs sure they bark at a bird or squirrel or something, but we don't leave them out there barking, they got to come in if they are barking, no one wants to listen to barking dogs all day including us! What do your neighbour think of Toby? Everyone seems to be enjoying him around us. All the kids in neighbourhood love him, our neighbours behind us watch him playing and chat with us about him, our neighbours to our one side are very supportive, and even pet sat for our family to go to Niagara falls for the night. But we are big campers so we will take Toby camping this summer with us. He will love it. Do you have any questions for me? 3333 Durham Regional Highway No. 2, Newcastle, ON Summary of Environmental Site Assessment Activities n=1 SFA h4 Golder Associates Associates Prepared For: Municipality of Clarington Monday, May 7, 2012 = Golder Associates - CONTENTS 1 . Key Plan 2. Background 1 . Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (by others) 2. Phase II Environmental Site Assessment 3. Supplemental Phase II Environmental Site Assessment 3. Figures 1 . Borehole/Test Pit/Delineation Plan 2. Proposed Firehouse Overlay 4. Remedial Options 5. Conclusions/Recommendations 6. Discussion 3 (V=11ries - 1 . KEY PLAN 'hKK LARKED w SITE LOCATIONS ;Y HIGH A`f 2 kZ DARLINGTON V f�Ff7€at CfeeA _ LAKE ONTA RID f 5 May 7, 2012 4 p=ltes 2 . Background = Golder Associates - 2. 1 Phase I ESA ■ A Phase I ESA (non-intrusive work) was completed by McClymont & RAK Engineers in 2011 . • The findings of the Phase I ESA identified several soil stockpiles of unknown origin on the Site. • Subsequent discussions with Municipality of Clarington staff identified the possibility of a former Gas Station once operating at the Site as well. • Municipality of Clarington then retained Golder Associates to complete a Phase II ESA for the property. 6 EFU Golder Associates --- 2.2 Phase 11 ESA • A Phase II ESA (intrusive investigation) was completed at the Site by Golder Associates in January, 2012. • The field work consisted of a test pitting and soil analytical program to investigate the unknown stockpiles and the reported former gas station. • Analysis of Petroleum Hydrocarbon ("PHC") fractions F1 -F4, Volatile Organic Compounds ("VOCs") and Metals & Inorganic ("M&I") parameters were completed for select representative soil samples. • Analytical testing identified soil impact in the general north-central portion of the Site for PHCs. Visual evidence of groundwater impact (PHC-like sheen) was also observed on the water within one of the test pits. May 7, 2012 7 IF=11rtes --- 2.3 Supplemental Phase II ESA • A Supplemental Phase II ESA was completed at the Site by Golder Associates in February, 2012. • The field work consisted of a Geophysical (EM) Scan, a Borehole Drilling program (including a groundwater monitoring program), and a Test Pitting program. • The Geophysical Scan identified several electromagnetic anomalies throughout the Site, including one large anomaly that could be indicative of a underground storage tank ("UST"), possibly from the reported former gas station, in the general vicinity of the previously identified soil impact. May 7, 2012 8 IF=Ilrtes - 2.3 Supplemental Phase II ESA • The Borehole Drilling program was completed in the general area of the previously identified soil impact to delineate the extent of the soil impact in the area, and to facilitate the installation of groundwater monitoring wells. • The Groundwater Monitoring program was completed to determine the extent (if any) of groundwater impact in the area of the previously identified soil impact. • The Test Pitting program was completed to investigate the anomalies identified in the Geophysical Scan, and to evaluate the general fill characteristics across the Site. 9 EFU Golder Associates --- 2.3 Supplemental Phase II ESA • Analysis of PHC F1 -F4 including Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylenes ("BTEX"), M&I and Organochlorine COC") Pesticides were completed on select soil samples collected from across the Site from both the Borehole Drilling and Test Pitting programs. • Analysis of PHC F1 -F4 including BTEX was completed on groundwater samples taken from the groundwater monitoring wells that were installed as part of the Borehole Drilling program. • Analytical testing identified soil impact of PHCs and groundwater impact of PHCs and Ethylbenzene in borehole/monitoring well BH 12-2 (north- central portion of the Site). EFU 10 IF=Ilrtes 3 . Figures Golder Associates - - 3. 1 Borehole/Test Pit Location Plan a- w N72"70'40/" �qR } adel�yfrr a � IV 7!52'00 E .� ✓ s Fmn BE5� !3237 ... T 9 B - „—, M 11 s sag^ �TP12 2 cy 6 �� \ TP12-9 a TP12- TP12-1 $' b,o3BH12-3 4fi0 ZIP P#2 s 'lip x 1 e8 3 b lk S eb'B3 gg 6� �TP1�� ,s a \ 41� y v s Ott � X60 ° OT -12 °� 1 a P -7 7 1, !0R-3. 0 ya sa 0 0 0 3 m tae z #1 aas TP trp 3° e5 1. X39 May 7,2012 12 It&IIrtes - - 3.2 Proposed Firehouse Overlay 4-11 a'.• S"w °`el! 7 r og- oY' a :g5:9., 5.�..F ! @ N''a F.�G ,QS S5 7 3 2� 5r ALL T 2- ATP 12 a, TP1 y a TP12-9 1 g9?�� sgne ids oYI B n .-� 1 8 ,e r_a zz �. TP12-1 95 c 53 S TP -11 41 PM LING V E gn 5'>8 eyZ� �` 6 y� f119 3 No Furc. ,a #13 TP � s; 4 May 7,2012 13 IF=Ilrtes - - 3.2A Proposed Firehouse Overlay �t 8a dga of Grove! CSP 0.450 ` o ipf Wires 0 fires- 71'52 0 E 0 n 1 2. 5m ROAD ALU) CE v e®t Ell :51 P12 5'P 1 l y .40 #? 2 to zt t ' FREEJ-1 $x'10 G 9 / k 0� b 91 5b.0,# E TPligi Ail May 7, 2012 14 -- Go1de� Assaciate5 4. Remedial Options = Golder Associates - 4. Remedial Options Option 1 : No Immediate Action Option 2: Screening Level Risk Assessment ("SLRA") Option 3: Full Risk Assessment ("RA") and filing with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment ("MOE"); No Record of Site Condition ("RSC"). Option 4: Dig and Dump with Groundwater Treatment Option 4A: Focused Dig and Dump with Groundwater Treatment Option 5: In-Situ Chemical or Biological ("ISCO") Treatment May 7, 2012 16 IF=11rtes - 4. Remedial Options Option 1 : No Immediate Action Timeline: Nil Cost Estimate: Nil Pros: No related delay to construction schedule; No immediate associated costs. Cons: No remediation (i.e. , impact remains during and after construction); may encounter impacted area during construction activities; potential for future long-term exposure to occupants; possibility of future off-Site migration of impact; possibility that future remedial approaches may be required after building is occupied, which could result in higher remedial costs. May 7, 2012 17 IF=11rtes - 4. Remedial Options Option 2: Screening Level Risk Assessment ("SLRA") and Monitored Natural Attenuation. Timeline: Approximately 2 — 4 months for SLRA plus monitoring. Cost Estimate: Approximately $35,000 for initial SLRA, plus $5,000 per year for environmental monitoring. Pros: Relatively low-cost to complete; relatively short period of time to complete; SLRA completes assessment of potential health risks. Cons: Potentially no remediation (i.e. impact may remain during and after construction); may encounter impacted area during construction activities; potential for future long-term exposure to occupants if unacceptable risks are identified; possibility of future off-Site migration of impact; some remediation/risk management measures may be required (i.e. , additional costs). May 7, 2012 18 IF=Ilrtes - 4. Remedial Options Option 3: Full Risk Assessment and Filing with MOE (no RSC). Timeline: Approximately 1 .5 — 2 years. Cost Estimate: Approximately $150,000 for RA. Pros: Identifies potential health risks; allows flexibility (i.e. , it can support the filing of a RSC in the future, if required). Cons: Potentially no remediation; can take up to 2 years to complete, higher costs than SLRA; if unacceptable risks are identified, some remediation/risk management measures may be required (i.e. , additional costs). May 7, 2012 19 IF=11rtes - 4. Remedial Options Option 4: Dig & Dump with Groundwater Treatment Timeline: Approximately 3 — 6 months. Cost Estimate: Approximately $340,000. Pros: Soil/groundwater impacts are physically remediated and/or removed; can support the filing of a RSC in the future, if required. Cons: Costs can be prohibitive; significant additional effort (i.e. , costs) can be expended if residual impact is identified outside of initially delineated zone (note that no soil or groundwater impact can remain on Site should the filing of a RSC be needed in the future). May 7, 2012 20 IF=Ilrtes - 4. Remedial Options Option 4A: Focused Dig & Dump with Groundwater Treatment Timeline: Approximately 3 — 5 months. Cost Estimate: Approximately $125,000. Pros: Identified core (i.e. , fixed volume) of soil/groundwater impacts are physically remediated and/or removed; ability to maintain relatively fixed costs lower than a full Dig & Dump approach. Cons: Potential for residual soil/groundwater impacts to remain on Site; work may be insufficient to support the filing of a RSC in the future, if required. May 7, 2012 21 IF=11rtes - 4. Remedial Options Option 5: In-Situ Chemical or Biological Treatment (1SCO") Timeline: Approximately 6 — 12 months. Cost Estimate: Approximately $125,000. Pros: Active remediation will take place, reducing or eliminating the contaminant mass (i.e. , the core source). Cons: Work may take up to a year (or longer); generic criteria for the Site may not be achieved through ISCO activities alone. May 7, 2012 22 IF=11rtes 5. Conclusions/Recommendations = Golder Associates imp5. Conclusions/Recommendations • Given the proposed future use of the Site, the `No Action' option may not be the ideal choice for the Municipality. • A combination of the above options (i.e. , a Focused Dig & Dump followed by a SLRA) may prove to be the best solution, given the timelines and proposed future use of the Site. • A contingency budget may be recommended if choosing the limited Dig & Dump option. If, upon completion of the focused Dig & Dump, it is anticipated that limited additional effort is required to remove residual impacts, remedial works can continue with existing contractor without incurring significant delays related to standard approval process. May 7, 2012 24 IF=11rtes Discussion (P=lIrtes Highway 401 Improvements from Courtice Road to the Durham Regional Boundary (East Townline Road) and Highway 401 Underpasses at Cobbledick Road and East Townline Road Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Studies Presentation to the Clarington General Purpose and Administration Committee May 7, 2012 �r�� UM r Ontario AGENDA ➢ Study Area ➢ Project Description ➢ Highway 401 Underpasses at Cobbledick Road and East Townline Road • Schedule • Need for Bridge Replacements • Alternatives • Access During Construction ➢ Highway 401 Improvements ■ Schedule • Existing and Future Traffic Conditions • Improvements at Interchanges • Key Recommendations ➢ Evaluation Criteria ➢ Next Steps Ontario � r� r}r'Ontario Highway 401 Courtice Road to Durham Regional Boundary STUDY AREA \alrr \ �' East Townline \�VOraano.. a �� \ Underpass a S 1lrrrtic`ipe lire c uJ Clu►iir tn►r �`7`'� % ' < / 115 N wtovi ton \ a o n \, � �\ \ e ' I I e eiwcastle�`% \ Cobbledick Rd AUnderpass Bowmanvi.11e'�t z �o •'' -; "� �' _ors .0� i / p° p- STUDY AREA Dan+nglon - Highway 409 Underpasses at Cobbledick Road and East Townline Road'. oa dlrglon Highway 401 Improvements Generating Sutton Lake Ontario Seurce:'i1 Department o[Nstural Resources Canada.All rights reserved. PROJECT DESCRIPTION URS Canada Inc. has been retained by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to undertake two separate Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Studies for: ➢ Structural improvements for two Highway 401 underpasses located at Cobbledick Road and East Townline Road (Part A); and ➢ The rehabilitation and ultimate widening requirements for the section of Highway 401 from Courtice Road to the Durham Regional Townline Road (Part B). The objectives of this study: ■ To develop a comprehensive strategy to address rehabilitation needs ■ To identify future capacity and operational issues � Ontario Boundary/East 0 PART A HIGHWAY 401 UNDERPASSES AT COBBLEDICK ROAD AND EAST TOWNLINE ROAD �'Ontario PROJECT SCHEDULE (PART A) Pbntario TASKS Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Study Commencement Data Collection & :. Review — -- ,� fir, •_, --- -- Develop &Evaluate Alternatives to the Undertaking 7 Generate &Assess Improvement Alternatives " Evaluate Improvement Alternatives&Select a Preferred Alternative PIC-Feb 9, 2012 PIC Develop Mitigation Measures Finalize the Preferred Alternative &Prepare TESR _ File TESR for 30-Day Public Review Pbntario THE NEED FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS ➢ Both the Cobbledick Road Underpass and the East Townline Road Underpass were constructed in 1958 (54 years old) and their various components require major repairs. ➢The existing underpasses do not satisfy current geometric requirements. ➢Given the age and condition of both underpasses, it is more cost effective to replace the underpasses rather than rehabilitate them. raj i� Ontario O COBBLEDICK ROAD UNDERPASS ALTERNATIVES 4d R 340m 190m Al Lu i =�i" p_ 19�1m PROPOSED • .► - - 1`0 'L)P)'Ontario East Realignment On Existing Alignment Preferred West Realignment 0 EAST TOWNLINE ROAD UNDERPASS ALTERNATIVES i r>ontario East Realignment On Existing Alignment Preferred West Realignment 0 ACCESS DURING CONSTRUCTION Cobbledick Road Underpass: >One lane will be closed on Cobbledick Road temporarily during construction with local traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals. East Townline Road Underpass: Recommendation is to temporarily close East Townline Road during construction. A detour will be signed along the existing municipal road network (to Newtonville Road) during construction in consultation with municipalities. 'Ontario k detour to Newtonville Road ,ubject to change. HIGHWAY 401 IMPROVEMENTS FROM COU RTICE ROAD TO THE DURHAM REGIONAL BOUNDARY (EAST TOWNLINE ROAD) ,raj r Ontario Highway 401 Courtice Road to Durham Regional Boundary 1 2011 2012 2013 PROJECT SCHEDULE (PART B) N- I - S Ontario TASKS Jul Aug Set Oct Nov Dec Jan I Feb Mar I Apr I May Jun Jul 1 Aug Set I ct I Nov 1 Dec I Jan 1 Feb Mar Apr May Study Commencement Data Collection& - -° Review Develop&Evaluate Alternatives to the Undertaking Generate&Assess Improvement Feb L92012] Alternatives PIC#1 Evaluate Improvement Alternatives&Select a Preferred Alternative PIC#2 Develop Mitigation Measures Finalize the Preferred Alternative&Prepare TES!R File TESR for 30-Day Public Review - N- I - S Ontario EXISTING AND FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS (2031) ➢ Within the study limits, Highway 401 is currently operating at an acceptable level. ➢ Some sections of Highway 401 do not meet the projected traffic demands. Improvements to these sections of Highway 401 are needed to support the projected growth in the area. COURTICE EAST HOLT WAVERLEY LIBERTY BENNETT HIGHWAY MILL NEWTONVILLE EAST ROAD DURHAM ROAD ROAD STREET ROAD 351115 STREET ROAD TOWNLINE ROAD LINK V - I V "r-A 1 V"%J 10 LANES ( PENDING FURTHER ANALYSIS) 6 LANES trl� r Ontario 1� O 4(1 I AhIC0 V - I V "r-A 1 V"%J 10 LANES ( PENDING FURTHER ANALYSIS) 6 LANES trl� r Ontario IMPROVEMENTS AT INTERCHANGES COURTICE EAST HOLT WAVERLEY LIBERTY BENNETT HIGHWAY MILL NEWTONVILLE ROAD DURHAM ROAD ROAD STREET ROAD 351115 STREET ROAD LINK 11 q SEPARATE EA (TO BE INCORPORATED IN THIS STUDY) ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED AS PART OF THIS STUDY 'Ontario k. ;7 7 m lip Highway 401 Courtice Road to Durham Regional Boundary KEY RECOMMENDATIONS ➢ Develop a strategy to address rehabilitation needs for pavement and bridges. ➢ Maximize opportunities to incorporate transit supportive measures such as: • Transit improvements (i.e. Metrolinx and G02020 plans) • Transportation Demand Management (TDM) / Transportation Systems Management (TAM) (i.e. carpooling , transit priority, etc.) ➢ Improvements to Highway 401 to address future operational issues and demands such as: ■ Additional lanes on Highway 401 ■ Interchange improvements i r>Ontario EVALUATION CRITERIA Category Factu ➢Terrestrial Ecosystems �Fish and Fish Habitat Natural Environment Wetlands g nated Natural Areas Designated '. y Groundwater Species at Risk Aesthetics ➢ Noise ➢ Air Quality Socio-Economic Environment ➢ Community Effects ➢ Agricultural ➢ Contamination and Waste Future Planned Land Use Arch ological� Resources Cultural Environment Built HI es. 'erita e and Cultural Landscapes g p ➢ Highway Capacity and Operations Technical Considerations ➢ Constructability ➢ Utilities ➢ Cost 'Ontario WWIVF Highway 401 Courtice Road to Durham Regional Boundary NEXT STEPS Highway 401 Underpasses at Cobbledick Road and East Townline Road ➢ Finalize the preliminary design of the preferred alternatives and the mitigation measures. y- Prepare a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) and put the TESR on the public record for a 30-day review period. ➢ After completion of this Preliminary Design study, a separate Detail Design study will be undertaken in the future to finalize the design details and prepare a contract package for construction. Highway 401 Improvements Assess and evaluate highway improvement alternatives and select preferred alternatives for long-term improvements. Develop a rehabilitation strategy in view of the proposed long-term improvements. ➢ Hold PIC #2 in fall 2012 to present preliminary design plan and mitigation measures. Prepare a Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) and place the TESR on the public record for a 30-day review period. Separate Detail Design studies will be undertaken in the future to finalize the design details and prepare contract packages for construction. raj tr Ontario Consultation with municipalities throughout both studies as required. UM