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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: June 5, 2023 Report Number: PDS-039-23
Submitted By:
Reviewed By:
File Number:
Report Subject:
Carlos Salazar, Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services
Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO
PLN 41.2
By-law Number:
Resolution#: PD-051-23
Bowmanville West Urban Centre and Major Transit Station Area
Secondary Plan — Proiect Update
Recommendation:
1. That Report PDS-039-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received for information.
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Report Overview
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The purpose of this information report is to provide an update to Council on the Bowmanville
West Urban Centre and Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Secondary Plan Update.
Planning for growth within Clarington's two Major Transit Station Areas in Courtice and
Bowmanville is essential to Metrolinx's Lakeshore East Line GO Expansion project. The
Bowmanville West Urban Centre and MTSA Secondary Plan Update will bring the policies of
the Secondary Plan into conformity with the Clarington Official Plan and provides an
opportunity to proactively plan for growth and attract investment. The third and final Phase of
the project is now underway, and a fifth Public Information Centre has recently taken place.
A draft Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law will be released for public comment in the coming
months.
1. Background
1.1 The Bowmanville West Urban Centre and Major Transit Station Area (MTSA)
Secondary Plan area is located in central Bowmanville, bounded generally by Aspen
Springs Drive to the south, Bowmanville Creek (Brookhill Tributary) to the north, and
Green Road and Boswell Drive to the west (Figure 1). The eastern border is irregular.
The Secondary Plan area covers approximately 127 hectares. It includes lands around
the future Bowmanville GO Station, which is planned to be located along the CP Rail
tracks west of Bowmanville Avenue.
1.2 This Secondary Plan is an update to the Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary
Plan, originally adopted in 1993 and updated in 2006. The existing Secondary Plan
provides initial directions to promote opportunities for transit -supportive densities and a
broad range of uses and led this area to develop into Clarington's largest retail shopping
area, with predominantly big -box stores.
1.3 The current update to the Secondary Plan will proactively plan for intensification and
redevelopment around the future GO Station. The updated Secondary Plan will guide
the transformation of this area into a high density, mixed -use centre and realize its
status as a mobility hub and the retail heart of Clarington.
1.4 The Province defines a MTSA as the areas generally within a 500 to 800 metre radius of
a transit station, representing about a 10-minute walk. As a MTSA, provincial policy
directs a significant amount of growth to the area. The Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe (2020) sets out a minimum density target of 150 residents and jobs
combined per hectare for MTSAs associated with GO train stations. This minimum
density target is maintained in the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement released by
Province on April 6, 2023, for consultation.
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1.5 The Region of Durham estimated that there is potential for approximately 7,000 new
units (estimated 13,370 people) and 6,220 jobs in the Bowmanville MTSA. This
intensification is necessary to support the development of the Bowmanville GO station.
Figure 1: Bowmanville West Urban Centre and Major Transit Station Area Secondary Plan
Update area
1.6 On December 22, 2021, Region of Durham Council adopted Regional Official Plan
Amendment (ROPA) 186. ROPA 186 seeks to establish seven Protected MTSAs in
Durham Region, including two in Clarington that surround the future Bowmanville and
Courtice GO Stations. ROPA 186 sets out a policy framework, density target and
delineations for each MTSA. The delineated boundary for the MTSA in Bowmanville
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mirror the Secondary Plan area boundary. ROPA 186 is currently awaiting a decision by
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Once approved, the Municipality has one
year to update zoning within the MTSA to permit transit -supportive densities as -of -right.
2. Project Update
2.1 This project is being carried out in three phases. Currently, the project is in the third and
final phase. A chronology of key events to date for the Secondary Plan Update is
provided in Attachment 1.
2.2 Public engagement has been prioritized throughout the project to inform the public and
gain their input. Table 1 provides a list of public engagement events held to date and
the goal of each event. Details on how the input received at the events informs the
Secondary Plan process are in the sections that follow.
Table 1: Public Engagement Events
Event
Attendees /
Goal
Participants
Public Information
60
Introduce the project and its goal of creating a high -
Centre #1
density mixed -use centre and mobility hub
June 19, 2018
Public Information
42
Confirm opportunities and constraints identified
Centre #2
through the background study and obtain input for the
June 26, 2019
growth scenarios that would be developed in Phase 2
Public Information
96
Present concept plans for Bowmanville West and
Centre #3
obtain input on proposed land uses, building heights
October 1, 2020
and public realm improvements
Public Information
83
Present the key directions and updated concept plans
Centre #4
and gain insights from the public to refine concepts
September 23, 2021
and key design elements
Public Information
166
Refresh the community on the purpose and
Centre #5
background of the Secondary Plan and the key
March 8, 2023
directions and concept plans
Phase 1
2.3 The first phase of the project involved the project launch, an assessment of existing
conditions, and an opportunities and constraints analysis. Public Information Centre
(PIC) #1 and #2 were held as part of this phase to introduce the project to the public and
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obtain their initial ideas. A subsequent interactive survey and mapping exercise
conducted in September 2018 gathered ideas from the public on what they like and
would like to see in the Secondary Plan area. These consultation events saw active
engagement from attendees in the facilitated discussions and interactive activities, and
provided valuable input to inform the vision for the future of the Secondary Plan.
Figure 2: Photos from PIC #2 showing presentation and consultation activities.
2.4 A Background Report (available by request) was produced to conclude Phase 1. The
report provides an overview of the policy context, issues and opportunities, urban
design and public realm considerations, transportation and mobility analysis, municipal
infrastructure, and public feedback to date. This analysis and the engagement activities
created a platform to develop a vision for the updated Secondary Plan.
Phase 2
2.5 In Phase 2, a concept plan for the Secondary Plan area was created, taking into
consideration the issues, opportunities and input heard from the public. Engagement in
this phase included PIC #3 and an interactive online mapping activity (Figure 3).
Particular focus was given to appropriate heights, urban design, and public realm
improvements. The comments received supported the overall vision for the Secondary
Plan, while highlighting important considerations associated with higher density
development, including transition between adjacent neighbourhoods and ensuring an
appropriate amount of open space and pedestrian safety.
2.6 As a result of this work, a revised concept plan was developed and a 3D model showing
the potential future built form was created (Figure 4).
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2.7 The final phase in the Secondary Plan process, Phase 3, is currently underway. It
includes preparing a draft Secondary Plan and a draft Zoning By-law and presenting
them to Council and the Public for comment and ultimately adoption.
2.8 PIC #4 was held virtually on September 23, 2021, to present the key directions and
updated concept plans for the proposed land uses, building heights, and public realm
improvements. Insights from the public at this event was used to refine concepts and
key design elements.
2.9 PIC #5 was held virtually on March 8, 2023. It provided a refresher to the community on
the purpose and background of the Bowmanville West Urban Centre Secondary Plan
and presented the key directions and updated concept plans for the proposed land
uses, building heights, and public realm improvements for the area.
2.10 PIC #5 responded to Council's request made at the Statutory Public Meeting for the
proposed development at Aspen Springs Drive and Bowmanville Avenue, within the
Secondary Plan area. Additional public engagement was requested in response to
concerns raised about the potential impacts of higher density growth in the area and in
recognition of the planning underway to support the GO train extension and related
Provincial and Regional policy direction.
2.11 Notice of the PIC was mailed to approximately 2,800 property owners within the
Secondary Plan area and within 300 metres of the Secondary Plan area boundary, as
requested by Council. This expanded circulation area sought to raise greater
awareness of the Secondary Plan update within the surrounding neighbourhoods.
2.12 A total of 166 participants attended the meeting, with approximately two-thirds of
participants attending a session on the Secondary Plan for the first time. The event
included a presentation delivered by the consulting team, followed by a question -and -
response (Q&R) session. A copy of the presentation slides and video recording of the
presentation and Q&R session is available on the project webpage.
2.13 The Q&R session included questions brought forward through the meeting registration
process and those submitted by participants during the meeting. They generally related
to the following themes:
• Building heights;
• Density;
• Efficient mobility;
• Accessibility; and
• Infrastructure and servicing.
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2.14 Multiple questions were received about the GO train extension to Bowmanville and were
forwarded to Metrolinx. Participants were informed of where to find information and
direct questions on the Lakeshore East Line GO Expansion. A PIC #5 Event Summary
report is included as Attachment 2 and also available on the project webpage.
3. Next Steps
3.1 The next step in the Secondary Plan process is to release the draft Secondary Plan and
Zoning By-law, followed by a Statutory Public Meeting. The public meeting will be an
opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the draft documents, in addition to
submitting comments directly to Planning and Infrastructure Services. Feedback from
Council and the public will inform revisions to the draft Secondary Plan and Zoning By-
law for recommendation to Council to adopt.
4. Financial Considerations
4.1 There are no financial considerations directly resulting from this update. The
Bowmanville West Urban Centre and MTSA Secondary Plan Update is wholly funded by
the Municipality. Funds were originally approved as part of the 2017 budget process.
5. Concurrence
5.1 Not Applicable.
6. Conclusion
6.1 The Bowmanville West Urban Centre and MTSA Secondary Plan presents an exciting
opportunity to develop a complete community that supports active lifestyles, a vibrant
mix of uses, and aging in place. Developing this plan will proactively direct growth in a
manner that respects current residents while providing transit -supportive densities
around the Bowmanville GO Station.
6.2 It is respectfully recommended that Council receive this report for information.
Staff Contact: Lisa Backus, Manager of Community Planning, 905-623-3379 ext. 2413 or
labackus(a�clarington.net; Amy Burke, Principal Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2423 or
aburke@clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Secondary Plan Sequence of Events
Attachment 2 — PIC #5 Event Summary Report
Interested Parties:
List of Interested Parties available from Department.
Attachment 1 to
Report PDS-039-23
Bowmanville West Urban Centre and Major Transit Station Area Secondary Plan
Update - Sequence of Events Summary (as of May 15, 2023)
2017
Event
October 2017
Council authorization to initiate Secondary Plan (PDS-072-17)
Special Planning and Development Committee Public Meeting
October 2017
Project web page created
2018
Event
March 2018
Contract awarded to Dillon Consulting
April 2018
Project Kick-off Meeting
June 2018
Meeting with Region of Durham concerning servicing
June 2018
Notice of Public Information Center #1
June 19, 2018
Public Information Centre #1
August 2018
Feedback Summary Report #1
September 2018
Interactive online survey and mapping activity
November 2018
High school student engagement activity
2019
Event
June 2019
Notice of Public Information Centre #2
June 26, 2019
Public Information Centre #2
July 2019
Feedback Summary Report #2
2020
Event
March 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic
September 2020
Background Report with preliminary concept plans finalized
September 2020
Notice of Public Information Centre #3
October 1, 2020
Public Information Centre #3
October 2020
Interactive online mapping activity
December 2020
Feedback Summary Report #3
2021
Event
February 2021
Update Report to Council (PDS-008-21)
September 2021
Region releases draft PMTSA policies and delineation of
Bowmanville PMTSA boundary
September 2021
Notice of Public Information Centre #4
September 23,
2021
public Information Centre #4
October 2021
Online survey
Attachment 1 to
Report PDS-039-23
November 2021
Feedback Summary Report #4
2022
Event
June 2022
Metrolinx announces service plan for future Bowmanville
GO Station
2023
Event
February 2023
Notice of Public Information Centre #5
March 8, 2023
Public Information Centre #5
May 2023
Feedback Summary Report #5
May 2023
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Acknowledgements
Municipality of Clarington Project Team
• Lisa Backus - Manager of Community Planning
• Amy Burke - Principal Planner, Community
Planning
• Karen Richardson, Manager of Development
Engineering
• Emily Corsi, Senior Planner, Community Planning
Consulting Team
• Paddy Kennedy, Planning and Design Lead, Dillon
Consulting Limited
• Zahra Jaffer, Planner, Dillon Consulting Limited
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Contents
1.0 Introduction..................................................................................1
2.0 Engagement Process................................................................3
3.0 Meeting Overview......................................................................4
4.0 Question & Response Session Summary ..........................5
5.0 Comment Summary...............................................................15
APPENDIX A: Public Information Centre #5 Public Meeting
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APPENDIX B: Public Information Centre #5 Presentation
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1.0 Introduction
Project Purpose
The Municipality of Clarington (the Municipality) is
undertaking an update to the Bowmanville West Urban
Centre Secondary Plan (the Plan), first adopted in 1993. The
Plan is being updated to proactively plan for the
intensification and redevelopment around the future GO
Transit Station, as shown in the Project Area figure on
Figure 1-1. The project goal is to update the Plan in order
to guide the transformation of the project area into a high
density, mixed -use centre and realize its status as a Major
Transit Station Area and the retail heart of Clarington.
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2.0 Engagement Process
The engagement process has been designed to support the . Public Information Centre 1: June 2018;
Bowmanville West Urban Centre and Major Transit Station . Public Information Centre 2 and Online Survey 1:
Secondary Plan Update by informing, engaging, obtaining
meaningful feedback, and encouraging maximum
participation from a diverse range of stakeholders across
the community.
The Plan Update is being rolled out over three phases, and
includes online and in -person consultation and
engagement opportunities throughout. The project
commenced in April 2018, and is currently in the latter part
of Phase 3, as shown in Figure 1-2. Four previous
engagement sessions were held:
June to October 2019;
Public Information Centre 3 and Online Survey 2:
October 2020; and
Public Information Centre 4 and Online Survey 3:
September 23, 2021.
Public Information Centre #5, held on March 8, 2023 was an
additional engagement event requested by Clarington
Council in recognition of the amount of growth and change
that has occurred in and around the Secondary Plan area
and in the community since initiation of the Plan Update.
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With the completion of the fifth Public Information Centre,
as summarized in the following sections, the final steps in
the engagement process will be a Statutory Public Meeting
to present the draft Plan Update and Zoning By-law to the
community at Clarington Council, where the community
and members of Council can provide input. The feedback
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Council adoption, the Secondary Plan will be sent to the
Region of Durham for review and approval.
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3.0 Meeting Overview
The fifth and final Public Information Centre (PIC #5) was
held on March 8', 2023 as a virtual event hosted on Zoom
from 7:00pm-8:30pm. A copy of the PIC Notice is provided
in Appendix A. The event included a presentation
delivered by the Municipality and consulting team retained
for the Plan Update, Dillon Consulting Limited. A copy of
the presentation is provided in Appendix B.
The presentation was followed by a question -and -response
(Q&R) panel session, with questions brought forward
through the meeting registration process as well as those
submitted by participants during the meeting. A video
recording of the session is on the project webpage at
www.clarington.net/BowmanvilleWest.
The purpose of PIC #5 was to provide a refresher to the
community on the purpose and background of the Plan
Update, and present the key directions and concept plans
for the proposed land uses, building heights, and public
realm improvements for the Plan Update Area. This event
was also an opportunity to answer questions from the
community and receive any overall feedback to help refine
the proposed concept plans.
A total of 166 participants attended the virtual meeting.
Approximately half the participants were residents in the
Secondary Plan area, with the rest joining from elsewhere in
Clarington or Durham Region, and a few from outside the
region. About two-thirds of participants were attending a
session relating to the Secondary Plan for the first time.
A summary of the Q&R portion of the meeting is presented
in the following section.
Notes:
• Questions related to specific development
applications were not answered in the session as
they are beyond the subject of the Secondary Plan.
Any questions about specific sites or development
applications can be directed to Lisa Backus or Amy
Burke, sent to the project email at
BowmanvilleWest@Clarington.net, or sent to the
Planner in charge of the file.
• Development proposals can be found on the
Municipality's website, at
www.clarington.net/en/business-and-
development/Current-Development-
Proposals.aspx.
• Questions relating to the Metrolinx plans for the
Bowmanville GO Station site can be submitted to
Metrolinx at DurhamRegion@metrolinx.com.
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4.0 Question &Response Session Summary
The Panel assembled to respond to questions consisted of the
following key project team members:
Municipality of Clarington Project Team
• Lisa Backus, Manager of Community Planning
• Karen Richardson, Manager of Development Engineering
Consulting Team
Paddy Kennedy, Planning and Design Lead, Dillon
Consulting Limited
The session was facilitated by Zahra Jaffer, a Planner at Dillon
Consulting Limited.
This section provides a summary of the Q&R session held
following the presentation during the PIC, supplemented with
additional context and information where appropriate to
provide a more complete response to the questions received.
The questions were consolidated by theme during the session
and below, in order to address as many of the key topics and
concerns raised as possible.
Question: What does a density of 150 people and jobs per
hectare indicated as the target for the Secondary Plan area
refer to? How many people are being planned to be
accommodated within the area?
Response: The density target refers to the average
number of people and jobs per hectare that are planned
to be accommodated within the Secondary Plan Area.
The area is approximately 126 hectares, and so in order to
meet the density target identified by the Province, we
need to plan for about 18,900 people and jobs spread
across the 126 hectares (i.e. 126 hectares * 150 people
and jobs/hectare).
Question: How do we figure out what height or density
should be planned for within any single land use designation,
for example within the areas planned for Mixed Use?
Response: We look at the whole area and keep in mind
the target of 150 people and jobs per hectare in planning
for the density in areas closest to the GO Station
compared to those that are next to existing lower density
residential areas. We also look at the market conditions
and recent trends on what the typical height of buildings
are within and surrounding the Secondary Plan area.
Through the community engagement exercises, we had
several workshop exercises to consider what sorts of
building heights would be appropriate and where they
should go.
In addition, we look at what the constraints might be
adjacent to any given site within the area, to consider for
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example the rail corridor, existing neighbourhoods and
parks, etc., in thinking about what the appropriate types
of built form in these sections of the Secondary Plan Area.
• Overall, we consider how the full picture of the different
types of built form and land uses comes together,
towards planning for complete communities and the
needs of residents into the future.
Question: How were the proposed heights closest to the GO
Station arrived at? Are we confident that these heights will
allow for the target density to be achieved? How do the
impacts to existing residents get considered and accounted
for in the planning for future growth?
• Response: A 3D model was prepared for the project. The
model helps to visualize how buildings of different
heights that would align with the proposed land use and
height policies could be built in the Secondary Plan Area,
and how parks and community spaces could come
together as well.
• The model is data -driven, which means it also helps
calculate the number of people that would be
accommodated through the proposed Plan Update, and
confirm that the overall number of people and jobs
would support the density target.
With respect to impacts to existing residents, as the Plan
Update is currently in Draft form, the Municipality is
continuing to receive feedback and hold discussions with
community members and Municipality Staff to confirm
whether the proposed heights are suitable. We also
consider the urban design objectives of the Plan Update
in proposing where taller buildings are appropriate, for
example closer to the GO Station compared to other
areas along the edges of the Secondary Plan Area where
we want to provide a transition to existing lower density
residential neighbourhoods.
In addition, this is a long-term plan out to 2051, as there
would be full re -development of a number of sites,
particularly existing parking lots.
Question: Recognizing that housing is a priority for the
community, does the Secondary Plan provide specific policies
on public, rental, and other forms of housing that are
needed?
Response: The Municipality's role is to provide an
appropriate 'menu' of housing opportunities across the
broader suite of permitted uses. All types of affordable
housing of all tenure types will be encouraged and
incentivized through the Secondary Plan. As this is a
Protected Major Transit Station Area, there is an option to
also implement Inclusionary Zoning, which is a planning
tool municipalities can use to require the construction of
affordable units in new development. Inclusionary
Zoning can be pursued by the Municipality once the
Secondary Plan is approved, in accordance with
Provincial requirements for implementation.
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Question: When we think about planning considerations, how
do you consider the needs of existing residents, for instance
seniors?
Response: Existing senior residences are planned to be
maintained as a valuable part of the community. The
opportunity for additional enhancement through the
Secondary Plan is to improve accessibility for people who
want to walk, roll, or cycle and to make the streets and
community areas more comfortable for people to move
through the area. The design of public spaces is another
key opportunity, to design for new spaces and for
improvements to existing spaces to make them more
accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
The Secondary Plan will also take into consideration the
needs of current and future residents, and how transit fits
in the picture, particularly with respect to residents' daily
needs in the context of planning for complete
communities, where people can easily access facilities
and amenities.
Question: What types of roadway improvements are planned
for the Bowmanville West area to support accessibility and
ease of mobility as the community grows?
Response: the existing road network in the Secondary
Plan area is quite robust. Green Road, Highway 2, and
Regional Road 57 (Bowmanville Avenue)are higher order
arterial roads that can each handle up to 40,000 vehicles
per day. The surrounding collector roads, including
Aspen Springs Drive, West Side Drive, Clarington
Boulevard, and Prince William Boulevard, can each
handle up to about 5,000 vehicles per day.
The current traffic levels have not reached the capacity of
the existing road network. The Municipality monitors
traffic levels and as capacity is approached,
improvements to the road network will be implemented.
Potential improvements include, for example, widening
of Regional Road 57 (Bowmanville Avenue) to four lanes
(already underway), and/or the addition of left turn lanes
to select roadways to allow these roads to take on more
traffic.
Question: How can community members find more
information about planned improvements to the road
network in Bowmanville West, and provide input on these
plans?
Highway 2 and Regional Road 57 (Bowmanville Avenue)
are Regional Roads so plans for those can be found
through the Region of Durham website
(www.durham.c ).
An initial phase of improvements to Regional Road 57
(Bowmanville Avenue) began this year and are
anticipated to continue for approximately 18 months.
This includes a multi -use pathway on the west side of the
road. A second phase of work on this corridor will be
undertaken after the initial phase is complete.
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Question: How will the Municipality manage traffic on
residential streets, and protect from speeding and
parking overflow?
Response: The Municipality can implement traffic
calming measures and entryway gateways to discourage
traffic overflow onto residential neighbourhood streets
close to the GO Station that are not intended to be main
thoroughfares through the community.
The collector and arterial roads are planned to be the
fastest and most convenient option for motorists,
thereby reducing the likelihood of any overflow traffic
onto slower residential roads.
Question: How will better mobility be supported for
people who want to walk, roll, or cycle through the area?
What types of cycling improvements are being planned?
Response: The Secondary Plan will include additional
details on the road network and planned active
transportation network, which includes identifying the
locations for cycling facilities and pedestrian safety
improvements, in order to plan for a complete network of
cycling, walking, and rolling routes throughout the
Secondary Plan Area.
The Plan Update will also provide policies and design
guidance based on community feedback and technical
recommendations for the planned cycling and pedestrian
facilities. The specific details of the facilities on each road
will come through future infrastructure plans that will be
undertaken by the Municipality or the Region (depending
on who owns each roadway corridor).
Question: How will the Municipality be coordinating bus
transit improvements with the Region to support local
commuters connecting to the GO Station and travelling
around the community?
Response: The Municipality always encourages Durham
Region Transit to provide services to, from and amongst
key areas in the community. For example, when
providing comments to developers for a development
application that is near a bus stop, the Municipality
would provide requests for elements such as benches
and shelters to improve comfort and access for transit
users .
Durham Region Transit is regularly provided with
updates on Secondary Plans and development, so they
can plan for appropriate service levels, bus lay-bys,
shelters, and access points that are close to entrances of
buildings and facilities.
Question: In what ways does the Secondary Plan provide
guidance for specific development applications? Are the
heights indicated in the Plan absolutes that must be
complied with?
Response: Currently the Municipality has a Secondary
Plan in place for Bowmanville West, and that is the Plan
that developers would need to comply with until the
updated one is approved by Council. It is therefore a
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transitional period in which development applications
may not align exactly with the Draft Plan but rather with
the existing Secondary Plan. However, both developers
and Council would be asked to keep the Draft Plan in
mind when making decisions.
Question: What are the specific roles of Dillon Consulting,
the Municipality, and the Region in the development of
the Secondary Plan?
Response: Dillon Consulting responded to a Request for
Proposal (RFP) in 2018 to provide some additional
planning support to the Municipal Staff team in the
development of the Plan Update and Zoning By-law, and
was hired based on experience and expertise with
delivering similar types of plans for other communities
across Ontario.
The Municipality's Planning team provides direction to
Dillon and works collaboratively with the Consulting
Team. The Region of Durham as well as other key
agencies such as local School Boards, Metrolinx, and rail
corridor owners provide comments to the Municipality
on the draft materials along the process.
The final Secondary Plan Update and Zoning By-law then
goes to Clarington Council for adoption, and after that to
the Region which is currently the approval authority and
responsible for approving the updated Secondary Plan
for it to come into force and effect.
Question: How will the policies in the Secondary Plan get
applied, and what are the ways that the Municipality can
ensure that future development aligns with the Plan?
What does it mean when language is used to suggest that
some measures will be 'encouraged' or'supported' rather
than required?
Response: The Secondary Plan provides higher level
guidance and direction on the design and planning of
this area of the community The corresponding Zoning
By-law provides the requirements on aspects that are
more measurable and enforceable, such as building
height, stepbacks, set -backs, parking standards, etc.
Developers would be asked to develop urban design
briefs and other documentation to illustrate how a
proposed development aligns with both the Zoning By-
law as well as the Secondary Plan.
In the case of affordable housing, the Municipality cannot
mandate affordable or rental units, or the specific size of
units, but can provide policies to encourage a range of
housing types, development of family -sized units and
affordable and rental options, and work with developers
on that front.
Question: Given that school access in Clarington generally
and in Bowmanville West in particular is already
constrained, what is the plan to provide for school access
as the community continues to grow?
Response: We recognize that access to schools along
with a lot of other key facilities and services is highly
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constrained across Ontario. School planning is the
mandate of School Boards under the Education Act.
The way that the Secondary Plan works is to help inform
the School Boards of plans for future growth in
Bowmanville West and provide them with data that
supports their space planning for new school sites or
expansion of existing ones
The local public and Catholic school boards, French and
English, are being consulted with on all Secondary Plans
in Clarington, so they are aware and involved at each step
of the planning process.
Question: How will additional park and recreational space
get developed to support all the new residents that are
planned for, given the already limited amount of park
space that exists south of Highway 2? How will new park
space be designed to be accessible and support the needs
of people with disabilities?
Response: The park space planning standards have
recently changed under Bill 23 which made some
modifications to the Planning Act, so there will be some
work undertaken to align the Secondary Plan with the
new requirements.
All new park spaces will have urban design standards to
support accessibility. The Municipality will be
undertaking a parks planning exercise as part of the
upcoming Official Plan Review. In addition to municipally
managed spaces there will also be Privately Owned
Public Spaces that will be developed and improved in
conjunction with residential and commercial
development, so those would not be shown on the
Public Realm Improvements Plan within the Secondary
Plan, but would be accessible to the public once built.
Question: Where does the funding come from to build the
Municipal facilities and amenities that will be indicated in
the Secondary Plan, such as community recreational
facilities, libraries, park spaces, etc.? How will the
Municipality ensure there is enough infrastructure
capacity in the system to support the planned growth?
Response: Funding for the construction of infrastructure
is partly secured through contributions from developers
under the Provincial Planning Act and the Development
Charges Act, in order to ensure that roads, water, and
wastewater infrastructure can support the planned
growth as needed. In addition, property taxes help fund
some of the needed amenities. Each development site is
also responsible for their own stormwater management.
Currently there is sufficient capacity within the water and
wastewater systems to support the growth identified in
the Secondary Plan area.
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Additional Questions
The following questions were not answered in -session due to
time limitations, and as such responses are provided below.
Question: What is Municipality doing to respect the
properties and property values of existing residents who
border the development area?
Response: The Municipality is taking into consideration
impacts to existing residential communities through an
overall review of the 3D model prepared for the project,
and will also be reviewing any impacts at the
development application stage of any proposed new
development. Please note that property values are not
considered in this review.
Question: -Will there be zoning for new shops near the
site? It would be very nice to be able to shop while waiting
for my train or bus connection?
Response: Yes, several of the sites closest to the
Bowmanville GO Station are proposed to be designated
as mixed use, which would permit a range of commercial
and retail spaces.
Question: Are there any notable changes in the proposed
land use permissions, specifically relating to height, since
the last draft land use plan?
Response: The proposed plans presented at PIC #5 on
March 81", 2023 reflects feedback from the community
and Municipality Staff following the last Public
Information Centre in 2021. The changes mainly relate to
the addition of public space and Future Linear
Parks/Boulevards within the proposed Mixed Use High
Density designated areas. There were no changes to the
proposed heights for the Secondary Plan Area.
Question: Will there be any consideration for buildings
taller than 18 storeys in strategic locations, such as
immediately adjacent to the GO station lands where
suitable transition to adjacent areas can be provided?
Response: The intent of the draft concept plans released
to date for comment is to limit heights to 18 storeys to
maintain consideration for the capacity of infrastructure
to support development. The team will consider whether
taller buildings in select locations may be feasible as the
plan continues to be developed.
Question: Does the current population density in the
Secondary Plan Area meet the target for 2051 ? Are the 7,000
units also being approved in the fall as part of the Regional
planning for growth included within the Secondary Plan
Update?
Response: The current population density in the
Secondary Plan Area is approximately 24 people and jobs
per hectare (2022 estimate), which is below the target
density of 150 people and jobs per hectare that the
Secondary Plan is designed to meet.
This target density aligns with Regional planning
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considerations for the Secondary Plan Area as a Major
Transit Station Area, including growth projections that
would need to be accommodated up to 2051.
• Once the Secondary Plan Update and Zoning By-law are
approved, future development applications within the
Secondary Plan Area will be reviewed by the Municipality
to provide conformity with the Plan policies before new
development can proceed.
Question: -Which GO station on the network will this station
most closely resemble?
Response: Metrolinx is responsible for the design of the
Bowmanville GO Station. However, the broader area
around the GO Station is being planned as complete
community. In this respect, some examples of areas
being planned as complete communities with a GO
Station would include the Burlington GO, Mimico GO and
Markham Centre (Unionville) GO. Please note that these
examples are illustrative of a complete community
design approach, and not necessarily indicative of a
specific station layout.
Question: - Our property backs on to the sloped wooded
forest by Rhonda Park and the properties on the east side of
Bowmanville Ave and south of the railway lines. Is this
wooded area going to be protected?
Response: The area being referred to is situated on
private property and is outside of Clarington's protected
natural heritage system. As part of the review of any
development application, the Municipality considers the
natural features and functions present on the site that
could be affected by the proposed development and
whether additional study to determine the need for
protection or mitigation the impacts is required.
Question: - Will there be public transit north of Longworth so
that residents from other neighbourhoods including North
Bowmanville, Hampton, Tyrone, etc. can also access use
transit?
Response: Public transit services in Clarington are the
responsibility of Durham Region Transit. The Municipality
always encourages Durham Region Transit to provide
service to, from and amongst key areas in the
community. Durham Region Transit is regularly provided
with updates on Secondary Plans and development
patterns so they can determine what type of transit
service to provide, where to provide it, and when.
Question: - Will there also be contributions from future
development to expand police, fire, and ambulance service?
Response: Development in Clarington will increase the
need for services. Fire protection services are the
responsibility of the Municipality, while police and
ambulance services are the responsibility of the Region of
Durham. Both the Municipality and the Region of
Durham collect Development Charges to pay for some of
the increased costs for these services. Other funding
sources are through property taxes from future residents,
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as well as through funding from the Province of Ontario
for healthcare related services.
Question: - Is there going to be a pedestrian tunnel across
Regional Road 57 (Bowmanville Avenue) near the walkway
between Bowmanville Avenue and MacCrimmon Crescent?
Response: Regional Road 57 (Bowmanville Avenue) is a
Regional Road. As such, the widening and associated
modifications and enhancements to this roadway are a
project of the Region of Durham. Major modifications for
the segment from Baseline Road to south of King Street
West / Highway 2 include widening of Regional Road 57
(Bowmanville Avenue) from two to four lanes with multi-
use path and sidewalk, and replacement of the existing
pedestrian tunnel north of the Waverly Road intersection.
No new pedestrian tunnels are planned. Information on
the project is available on the Region of Durham's Works
Projects website, vvww.durham.ca/WorksProjects.
Question: - When will bridge be built to allow train to cross
over 401 to access Courtice and Bowmanville GO Stations for
the buildings that are proposed for the East side of Regional
Road 57 (Bowmanville Avenue)?
Response: The expansion of GO Train services to Courtice
and Bowmanville is a Metrolinx project. This includes all
related infrastructure improvements and new
construction. For more information visit Metrolinx's
project website at
https://www.metrolinx.com/en/projects-and-
programs/lakeshore-east-line-go-expansion.
How is the privacy issue going to be addressed for those of us
on McCrimmon Crescent as these buildings will look right into
our backyards? Also we have enough water issues now at the
bottom of the hill so how will this be addressed
• Response: In determining the permitted heights
proposed for the various land uses in the Secondary Plan
Area, the impact to low rise residential areas within and
directly adjacent to the Secondary Plan Area is an
important consideration. Proposed transitional zones
adjacent to existing residential neighbourhoods were
identified for mid -rise buildings (4-6 storeys). Building
design requirements to mitigate the impact of taller
buildings, such as step -backs, along with any other
appropriate measures are also being considered as part
of the Plan Update and Zoning By-law.
• Development sites are responsible for their own
stormwater management. The Municipality may require
a stormwater management plan as a component of a
development application to address the impact of
development on flooding, erosion, stormwater quality
and quantity and system capacity.
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Question: Is there a target date for when some of these
initiatives will start being developed? Some of these
initiatives sound like they can start being developed within
the next few years while we are waiting on Metrolinx.
Response: Once the Secondary Plan is approved by the
Region, the planned improvements can be implemented
as developments come online and the planned amenities
and facilities are needed. Property developers will
determine their own timing for the submission of
development applications.
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5.0 Comment Summary
The following comments were received during and
following PIC #5. All comments received during the event as
well as via communications with Municipality Staff will be
considered as the Plan Update progresses. A summary of
engagement participation and feedback themes is provided
in Figure 5-1.
Transportation and Mobility
• Speeding along residential streets generally as well
as being the result of slower traffic at roundabouts
are both areas of concern, as some drivers are not
familiar with how to use roundabouts and more
education is needed.
• Boulevards are needed to provide snow storage in
the winter as part of regular maintenance, as
housing developments are made so close together
now, and snow removal is becoming an issue in
this area already.
• More investments in transit and cycling
infrastructure are needed.
• Road improvements should include narrowing
roads rather than widening them, providing more
space for pedestrians and cyclists rather than cars.
Density and Height
Some participants shared concerns that the heights
closest to the GO Station may be low compared to
other GO Stations, while others were comfortable
with the 18-storey maximum heights indicated in
the Draft Secondary Plan.
Housing and Affordability
Affordability particularly for seniors was raised as a
key concern given the lack of existing affordable
options.
Parking
• Concerns about parking in residential areas and
providing sufficient parking at the GO Station site
to prevent overflow into the community.
Park and Public Realm Design
Park design should improve frontage and visibility
and safety for park users, considering elements of
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
(CPTED).
There is an opportunity to design the community
as an attractive destination with accessible retail
and commercial areas and strong urban design
principles.
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6.0 Next Steps and
Staying Involved
The planned next steps towards completion of the Plan
Update and Zoning By-law are as follows, with approximate
timeframes for each step:
• Early Fall 2023: Statutory Public Meeting
Fall 2023: Recommendation of Draft Secondary Plan
and Draft Zoning By-law to Clarington Council for
adoption.
Fall 2023: Submission of Council adopted
Secondary Plan to the Region of Durham for review
and approval.
Further information as well as project updates will be
available on the project website
(www.clarington.net/BowmanvilieWest) closer to the
meeting dates. To sign-up to receive updates by email,
please visit the website and click on the'Subscribe to this
Page' link on the right side of the page.
Project Contacts
If you have a question or comment about the Plan Update,
please email us at bowmanvillewest@clarington.net or
reach out to one of the following Project Team members:
• Amy Burke, Principal Planner, Community Planning
o Telephone: 905-623-3379 ext. 2423
• Lisa Backus, Manager Community Planning
o Telephone: 905-623-3379 ext. 2413
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APPENDIX A: Public Information Centre #5 Public
Meeting Notice
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Public Information Centre #5 to
learn more about the Secondary
Plan project:
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• What we have heard so far
• Updates on the Secondary Plan
• Updates on the GO Station
Area Plan
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This area is being planned to include a mix of uses with higher population densities
and increased building heights to support the GO Train. Provincial and Regional policy
supports this plan.
The Bowmanville West Urban Centre will continue to be the largest commercial hub
in Clarington.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the project,
please contact Amy Burke or Lisa Backus, Planning and Infrastructure Services,
at 905-623-3379 or BowmanvilleWest@clarington.net.
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Land Acknowledgement
The Municipality of Clarington is situated
within the traditional and treaty territory of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas of the
Anishinabeg (uh-NISH-in-NAH-bek) known
today as the Williams Treaties First Nations.
Our work on these lands acknowledges their
resilience and their longstanding contributions to the
area now known as the Municipality of Clarington.
Meet the Team
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Principal Planner,
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Karen Richardson
Manager,
Development Engineering
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Paddy Kennedy
Partner,
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• Housing diversity and affordable housing (including
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Next Steps on the Project
Bowmanvllle vvest urban Lentre
• Late Spring/Early Summer: Updated Secondary Plan
Phase 3: and Zoning By-law; Updated 3D Model
A Plan for Bowmanville West Early Summer: Statutory Public Meeting
Draft Updated Finalize Fall: Clarington Council Adoption Meetings for Secondary
Plans and Updated Final Report Plan and Zoning By-law
Zoning By -Law Plans and and Council
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Model By -Law Fall: Region of Durham Approval Meeting
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Project Updates for the Secondary Plan
Clarington Project Contacts
• Email Address: BowmanvilleWest@Clarington.net
• Website and Subscribe by Email: https://www.clarington.net/en/business-
and-development/bowmanville-west-urban-centre.aspx
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Lisa Backus
Manager,
Community Planning
Ibackus@Clarington.net
Amy Burke
Principal Planner,
Community Planning
aburke@Clarington.net
Project Updates for the GO Station and Service
Expansion
Metrolinx Contacts and Upcoming Events
• Twitter: @GOExpansion; Email: DurhamRegion@metrolinx.com
• Subscribe to Newsletter: http://www.metrolinx.com/subscribe
• Website: https://www.metrolinx.com/en/projects-and-programs/lakeshore-east-line-
go-expansion/what-were-building/bowmanville-extension
March 14th, 2023 and March 16t" 2023 -
Clarington Public Library - Bowmanville Branch
o Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
o Address: 163 Church St, Bowmanville,
ON L1C 1T7
March 21st, 2023 — Oshawa Public Library —
McLaughlin Branch
o Time: 10:45am — 12:45pm
0 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa, ON L1 H 1 N2
March 23rd3 2023 - Whitby Public Library -
March 14th, 2023 - Clarington Public Library - Central Library
Courtice Branch o Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
o Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm o Address: 405 Dundas St W, Whitby, ON
o Address: 2950 Courtice Rd, Courtice, ON L1 N 6A1
L1 E 2H8
March 16th, 2023 - Clarington Public Library -
Newcastle Branch
o Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
o Address: 150 King Ave E, Newcastle, ON
L1B 1H5
March 28t"3 2023 — Pickering Public Library —
George Ashe Branch
o Time: 11:00am — 1:00pm
o Address: 470 Kingston Rd, Pickering,
ON L1V 1A5
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Lisa Backus— Municipality of Clarington
Karen Richardson — Municipality of Clarington
Paddy Kennedy — Dillon Consulting Limited