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METING: NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
DATE: June 1, 1988
REPORT #: CS -11 -88 FILE #:
SUBJECT:
N.C.S.A.B. BUS TOUR -- SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 1988
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It is respectfully recommended to the Newcastle Community
Services Advisory Board:
1. That report no. CS -09 -88 be received for information.
BACKGROUND & COMMENTS:
In follow -up to earlier discussions on the bus tour and
specifically as requested by Resolution CSB- 067 -88, the following
information is attached:
(1) a copy of 1988 Capital Budget Projects that relate to Parks,
Maintenance /Development; and
(2) a copy of the section of the Official Plan which defines
parks.
The Capital Budget papers outline money allocated, the type of
project and the need for the project at each park.
The following individuals have confirmed their attendance on the
tour as of May 20, 1988:
David Pearcey Helen MacDonald
Fran Lunn Milt Dakin
Robert Allen Jan Mayer
Bert Reid
NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
REPORT NO. CS -11 -88 PAGE 2.
Other members wishing to attend should contact the undersigned by
May 31, 1988.
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M. Lunn, Prog. Com. Relations Supervisor
rtment of Community Services
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b) The use of lands designated as Major Open Space shall be in accordance with the Durham
Regional Official Plan; and shall be appropriate to and compatible with the areas and the
adjacent land uses.
(iii) Minor Open Space
a) Minor Open Space areas are intended to preserve wherever possible, unique or important
elements of the natural environment having local significance; and may include wood lots,
hazard lands and minor water courses.
b) Some Minor Open Space areas are identified on Schedule 1. Further areas may be identified
in the Neighbourhood Development Plans and shall provide visual diversity and
opportunities for passive recreational activities compatible with and appropriate to the
area.
(iv) Community Parks
a) The general location of the Community Park(s) is shown on Schedule 1. More precise
boundaries shall be determined in the restricted area (zoning) by -laws.
b) Community Park(s) shall not be less than 8 hectares in size.
c) Council shall encourage the location of future major recreational facilities within the
Community Park(s).
(v) Neighbourhood Parks
a) The general location of Neighbourhood Parks is shown on Schedule 1. Their exact locations
shall be determined in the restricted area (zoning) by and shall be detailed in
subdivision and other development applications.
b) Neighbourhood Parks shall not normally be less than 3 hectares in size. The size and
shape of the park shall permit the development of an appropriate range of active
recreational facilities to the satisfaction of Council;
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c) Neighbourhood Parks smaller than the minimum size may be permitted by Council without
amendment to this Official Plan, after thorough examination of:
- the size of the park relative to others within the neighbourhood;
- the amount of parkland already committed for park purposes;
- the physical nature of the lands in question;
- the necessity for future provision of a school site.
2.3.3 Implementation
(i) Public open space may be acquired by the Town by the following means:
a) The land conveyance and /or acquisition provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1980 as
amended from time to time;
b) Purchase using monies allocated in the Municipal Budget;
c) Purchase using donations, gifts, and bequests from individuals or corporations;
d) Purchase using monies allocated by any authority having jurisdiction; and
e) Purchase using monies included in the special account created by the municipality in
accordance with Section 36(11) of the Planning Act; R.S.O. 1980.
Where lands for park purposes are not required, the Town will accept cash -in -lieu of
developable land. The cash -in -lieu calculation will be based on the market value of the lands
the day before the day of draft approval. The market value of the lands will be determined by
a qualified appraiser hired by the Town at the expense of the subdivider /developer. The
calculation of the 5% cash -in -lieu will be based upon the appraised market value less
development charges and costs.
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All lands dedicated to the Town shall be conveyed in a physical condition acceptable to the
Town. The Town may require that easements for access to and maintenance of watercourses be
dedicated to the Town as a condition of subdivision approval.
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