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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD-66-89DN: G /PARK 5(o) TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT File # 60- ./, Res. By -Law # MEETING: General Purpose and Administration Committee DATE: Monday, March 6, 1989 FILE #: OPA 85-33/N (22) SUBJECT: PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE OFFICIAL PLAN PERTAINING TO PARKLAND POLICIES FILE: OPA 85 -33 /ND (22) RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD -66 -89 be received; and 2. THAT the Region of Durham and the Ministry of Housing be advised: (i) that the Town has no objection to the proposed modifications to the Parkland Policies as contained in the letter dated February 1, 1989 from Ms. Francoise Caron; (ii) That Section 6.3.2(ii)(a) be further modified by inserting the word "generally" before the word "comprises" as it appears in the second line and by replacing the word "may" with "shall" as it appears in the sixth line so that the entire section now reads: "The Major Open Space System within the Courtice Major Urban Area generally comprises those lands below the topographic break in slope of the Black and Farewell Creek systems. The boundaries of the Major Open Space System shown on Schedule 6- 1 are not precise and shall only be used as guidelines. More precise boundaries shall be delineated in the Zoning By -law in consultation with Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources. Council shall encourage the public acquisition of and access to, for passive recreational purposes, the valley lands of the Black and Farewell Creek systems. "; and 3. THAT the Region of Durham and the Ministry of Housing be forwarded a copy of this Report. �!a REPORT NO.: PD -66 -89 PAGE 2 -_-------__®----------------------------------®__--------------_----_---------- 1. BACKGROUND: 1.1 On November 11, Amendment #22 t( Darlington (now Newcastle) with Deferral Item # Deferral Item # Deferral Item # 1987, the Minister of Municipal Affairs approved the the Official Plan for the former Township of referred to as the Official Plan for the Town of the exception of three items. There were as follows: 18 Hamlet Secondary Plans 23 Community Improvements Policies 25 Parkland Policies 1.2 As Council is aware, the policies and land use schedules for the Hamlet Secondary Plans were recently approved by the Region of Durham on January 11, 1989. These are now before the Minister for approval. 1.3 On February 1, 1989, Ms. Francoise Caron of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs wrote to the Town with proposed modifications to the Parkland Policies as adopted by Town Council on June 8, 1987. (Attachment # 1) In addition, the comments of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources were also forwarded to the Town for consideration. The Ministry suggests that additional modifications may be warranted following the review by the Town and the Region. 2. COMMENTS: 2.1 The modifications proposed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs are technical in nature. They are principally gramatic and numbering corrections. A reference to the Neighbourhood Development Plan is deleted and replaced by a reference to the Zoning By -law. Staff find the proposed modifications appropriate and acceptable. ...3 REPORT NO.: PD -66 -89 PAGE 3 --------------------------®__--__---_-__-------- _--------- _- ®___-------- - - - - -- 2.2 The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has no difficulty with the proposed parkland policies with one exception. C.L.O.C.A. has proposed a revision to Section 6.3.2(ii)(a) for the Courtice Urban Area. At the present time, the policy states that the Major Open Space System in Courtice "comprises those lands below the topographic break in slope of the Black and Farewell Creek systems ". C.L.O.C.A. notes that to the north and east of the Courtice Urban Area are extensive areas of significant forest, wildlife habitat, organic soils and high water table. Given the high environmental sensitivity for these areas, they suggest that the policy should not limit the Major Open Space System to the topographic break in slope of the valleylands. It should be noted that the Durham Region Official Plan does not restrict the "Major Open Space" designation to the valleylands. In as much as the Town of Newcastle Official Plan must implement the Durham Region Official Plan, the Major Open Space designation in the Town's Official Plan will conform to this designation. Staff have no objection to a modification which would recognize that the Major Open Space designation is not necessarily limited to the valleyland areas. It is recommended that the wording be changed from "...comprises those lands..." to "generally comprises those lands" in the sentence noted above. This would also make the Courtice policy section consistent with the Bowmanville and Newcastle Village policy section. 2.3 The Ministry of Natural Resources supports the proposed parkland policies but suggests two modifications. It is suggested that the Section 6.3.2(ii)(a) should be amended to indicate that more precise boundaries to the Major Open Space system "shall be delineated" in the Zoning By -law. Currently, the policy section reads "may be delineated ". Staff agree with this modification. It would make the Courtice policy section consistent with the Bowmanville and Newcastle Village policy sections. PAGE 4 The second suggestion is that the Bowmanville Urban Area policies state that in addition to encouraging public acquisition of the valleyland areas, the Lake Ontario Waterfront be included for potential public acquisition. Staff have no objection to this in principle, but note that the Bowmanville Urban Area does not extend to the waterfront. This area is part of the rural area and, as such, such a modification is not appropriate. 3. SUMMARY: 3.1 The modification proposed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs are technical and, as such, staff have no objections. In addition, in response to the suggestions of Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and Ministry of Natural Resources it is recommended that Section 6.3.2(ii)(a) be modified as indicated by the bold lettering as follows: "The Major Open Space System within the Courtice Major Urban Area generally comprises those lands below the topographic break in slope of the Black and Farewell Creek systems. The boundaries of the Major Open Space System shown on Schedule 6 -1 are not precise and shall only be used as guidelines. More precise boundaries shall be delineated in the Zoning By -law in consultation with Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources. Council shall encourage the public acquisition of and access to, for passive recreational purposes, the valley lands of the Black and Farewell Creek systems." Respectfully submitted, Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P. Director of Planning & Development DC *FW *cc *Attach. February 16, 1989 a11s Recommended for presentation to the Committee - ----- _ ___________ _ __ _ __ Lawrenc Kotseff Chief Adm'nistrative Officer r oMinistry of Municipal Affairs Ontario 11603 (08165) Ministere des Affai res municipales February 1, 1989 Mr. Franklin Wu Planning Director Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Dear Mr. Wu: 777 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 I� FEB 3 1989 TOWN OF PIEVICASTLE PLANNING DEPAUMENT Re: Revisions to the Parkland Policies Deferred Item 25 of Amendment No. 22 to the Official Plan for the former Township of Darlington (now referred to as the Official Plan for the Town of Newcastle) Regional File No.: 85 -33 Ministry File No.: 18 -OP- 0994 -022 Our circulation of the proposed revisions to the Parkland Policies of the Former Township of Darlington Official Plan (as amended by Amendment No. 22), is now complete. Enclosed please find a copy of the comments received from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. We would appreciate receiving your comments on the modifications requested by both agencies. In addition, I have enclosed the proposed revisions to the Parkland Policies, for your review. Some slight modifications have been incorporated into the original proposed revisions submitted by the Region in July, 1987, and are indicated in bold lettering. The agencies' comments have not been taken into account in the formulation of the attached proposed revisions. As such, additional modifications may be warranted, following the Region's and the Town's review of the agencies' comments. •11 E /2 777, rue Bay Toronto (Ontario) M5G 2115 r - 2 - Mr. Franklin Wu Should you have any questions regarding this matter, I can be reached at 585 -6067. Yours truly, Francoise Caron Area Planner Plans Adminstration Branch Central and Southwest Encl. .owl PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE PARKLAND POLICIES OF THE FORMER TOVNSHIP OF DARLINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN a) Section 6.3.2 (ii) a) is modified to read as follows: "The Major Open Space System within the Courtice Major Urban Area comprises those lands below the topographic break in slope of the Black and Farewell Creek systems. The boundaries of the Major Open Space System shown on Schedule 6 -1 are not precise and shall only be used as guidelines. More precise boundaries may be delineated in the Zoning By -law in consultation with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources. Council shall encourage the public acquisition of and access to, for passive recreational purposes, the valley lands of the Black and Farewell Creek systems." b) Section 6.3.2 (iii) a) is modified to read as follows: "Neighbourhood Parks shall not normally be less than 3 hectares in size and shall be provided on the basis of 0.8 hectares per 1000 persons population." c) Section 6.3.2 (iii) c) is modified to read as follows: "Neighbourhood Parks smaller than the minimum size may be permitted by Council without amendment to this Plan after consideration of the size of the park relative to others in the neighbourhood, the amount of parkland already committed for park purposes, the physical nature of the lands in question, and its relationship to other Open Space opportunities such as valley lands and school sites." d) Section 6.3.2 (iv) b) is modified to read as follows: "Community Parks shall not be less than 8 hectares in size and shall be provided on the basis of 0.6 hectares per 1000 persons population." /2 - 2 - Proposed Revisions to the Parkland Policies (continued) e) Section 6.3.2 is further modified by adding the following new Subsection v): "v) Parkettes Parkettes may be provided without an amendment to this Plan where there appear to be physical barriers such as arterial or collector roads and /or watercourses which may prevent pedestrian access for young children to a Neighbourhood or Community Park." f) The existing Section 6.3.2 v) is renumbered 6.3.2 vi). g) Section 7.2.3.2 (ii) a) is modified to read as follows: "Major Open Space within the Bowmanville Major Urban Area generally comprises those lands below the topographic break in slope of the valley lands associated with the Bowmanville and Soper Creek systems. The boundaries of the Major Open Space areas shown on Schedule 7 -1 are not precise and shall only be used as guidelines. More precise boundaries shall be delineated in the Zoning By -law in consultation with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources. Council shall encourage the public acquisition of and access to, for passive recreational purposes, the valley lands of the Bowmanville and Soper Creek systems." h) Section 7.2.3.2 (iv) b) is modified to read as follows: "Community Parks shall not be less than 8 hectares in size and shall be provided on the basis of 0.6 hectares per 1000 persons population." /3 hnn 12 - 3 - Proposed Revisions to the Parkland Policies (continued) i) Section 7.2.3.2 (v) b) is modified to read as follows: "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. Neighbourhood Parks shall be provided on the basis of 0.8 hectares per 1000 persons population." J) Section 7.2.3.2 (v) c) is modified to read as follows: "Neighbourhood Parks smaller than the minimum size may be permitted by Council without amendment to this Plan after consideration 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, and the proximity of the park relative to other Open Space opportunities such as valley lands and school sites." k) Section 7.2.3.2 is further modified by adding the following new Subsection vi): "vi)Parkettes Parkettes may be provided without an amendment to this Plan where there appear to be physical barriers such as arterial or collector roads and /or watercourses which may prevent pedestrian access for young children to a Neighbourhood or Community Park." /4 hnn 1 � - 4 - Proposed Revisions to the Parkland Policies (continued) 1) Section 8.2.3.2 (ii) a) is modified to read as follows: "Major Open Space within the Newcastle Village Small Urban Area generally comprises those lands below the topographic break in slope (top of bank) of the valley lands associated with the Graham and Foster Creek systems, as well as lands directly related to Lake Ontario Waterfront. The boundaries of the Major Open Space areas shown on Schedule 8 -1 are not precise and shall only be used as guidelines. More precise boundaries shall be delineated in the Zoning By -law in consultation with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources. Council shall encourage the public acquisition of and access to, for the purposes of passive recreational activities, the valley lands of the Graham and Foster Creek systems and the Lake Ontario Waterfront." m) Section 8.2.3.2 (iv) b) is modified to read as follows: "Community Parks shall not be less than 8 hectares in size and shall be provided on the basis of 0.6 hectares per 1000 persons population." n) Section 8.2.3.2 (v) b) is modified to read as follows: "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. Neighbourhood Parks shall be provided on the basis of 0.8 hectares per 1000 persons population." /5 - 5 - Proposed Revisions to the Parkland Policies (continued) o) Section 8.2.3.2 (v) c) is modified to read as follows: "Neighbourhood Parks smaller than the minimum size may be permitted by Council without amendment to this Plan after consideration 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, and the proximity of the park relative to other Open Space opportunities such as valley lands and school sites." p) Section 8.2.3.2 is further modified by adding the following new Subsection vi): "vi)Parkettes Parkettes may be provided without an amendment to this Plan where there appear to be physical barriers such as arterial or collector roads and /or watercourses which may prevent pedestrian access for young children to a Neighbourhood or Community Park." q) The following new Subsection is added: 119.5 ii) Community Parks a) Community Parks shall be provided in the Hamlets of Burketon, Enniskillen, Hampton, Kendal, Orono, Mitchells Corners, Newtonville, Solina and Tyrone. b) Community Parks shall not be less than 4 hectares in size and shall be provided on the basis of 0.6 hectares per 1000 persons population served. c) Notwithstanding b) above, Community Parks smaller than the minimum size may be permitted by Council without an amendment to this Plan after consideration of the size of the park relative to others within the hamlet." Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario Ministere des Richesses naturelles September 23, 1988 MEMORANDUM TO: Ministry of Municipal Affairs Plans Administration Branch 777 Bay Street, 14th Floor Toronto Our File: 8553.4(NEW.2.1) RECEIVED SEP 2 9 1988 Yll, 4NINiSTOAy,,V MWISiRV Qi �A�NIGP.II GF� •,u� ATTENTION: Francoise Caron, Area Planner SUBJECT: Revisions to the Parkland Policies of the Official Plan for the Former Township of Darlington The above revisions to the Parkland Policies have been reviewed by Ministry staff. While we have nd objections to or concerns with the Neighbourhood Parks and Community Parks policy modifications, we wish to offer the following comments on the 'Open Space' revisions. With regard to sections 6.3.2(ii)(a), 7.3.2(ii)(a) and 8.2.3.2(ii)(a), this Ministry supports public acquisition of and access to, for passive recreational purposes, the valleylands of Black, Farewell, Soper, Bowmanville, Graham and Foster Creek systems. The aforementioned creeks are sensitive coldwater fisheries which support populations of trout species and provide migration routes for trout and lake -run salmon. Public acquisition of and access to the creek systems will help to protect and maintain our fisheries resource. As well, increased access will contribute to achievement of District Fisheries Management Plan and Land Use Guideline Targets which emphasize the need for increased numbers of recreational fishing opportunities. In addition to the above, this Ministry recommends that further modifications be made to Section 7.3.2(ii)(a) to state that "Council shall encourage the public acquisition of and access to ..... the valleylands of the Bowmanville and Soper Creek systems and the Lake Ontario Waterfront. The inclusion of acquisition of and access to Lake Ontario will help to promote the use of this fishery resource which is currently well below our Lake Ontario Fishery Target. Furthermore, in section 6.3.2(ii)(a), the wording should be revised to read "More precise boundaries shall be delin- eated in Neighbourhood Development Plans.... This new wording allows for consistency with the remaining 'Open Space' sections and allows for a greater commitment to this policy. 600 16 wf Page 2 September 23, 1988 Ministry of Municipal Affairs If you require any further information concerning the above, please contact Kathy Woeller at this office. Yours truce, P. A. Strassburger District Manager, Lindsay District Ministry of Natural Resources 322 Kent Street West Lindsay, Ontario K9V 4T7 1- 705 - 324 -6121 K. Woeller/ss �QP� 4 A K E 04,r 01 -� O S F9 ` P4 ON ti Q' P CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA, ONTARIO L1H 3T3 (416) 579 -0411 REF NO. December 9, 1988• Ministry of Municipal Affairs Plans Administration Branch �- 777 Bay Street, 14th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 Attention: Francoise Caron, Area Planner. Dear Madam: Subject: Proposed Parkland Policies, Former Darlington Township Official Plan, Our File Number: O.P.A. 85 -33. Staff of this Authority has completed a review of these revised parkland policies for the Town of Newcastle Official Plan. With the exception of revised Section 6.3.2 (ii) (a), we have no difficulty with these revised policies. Section 6.3.2 (ii) (a), as revised, proposes that the Major Open Space System in the Courtice Major Urban Area would be comprised of those lands below the topographic break in slope of the Black and Farewell Creek Valleys. Immediately to the north and east of the presently designated Courtice Urban Area, there are extensive areas of significant forest, wildlife habitat, organic soils and high water table. These factors have combined to produce a high environmental sensitivity rating for these areas, which extend a considerable distance from watercourses or stream valleys. Besides being portrayed as environmentally sensitive in the Durham official plan, these areas are also designated Major Open Space. cont'd .../2. F CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY -2 - We recognize that the revised park policies, once adopted, will probably be in effect for many years. If the Courtice Urban Area designation was to be extended into the areas noted (which we do not recommend, it should be directed southward towards Highway 401), and proposed section 6.32 (ii) (a) was approved, only those sensitive areas below the topographic break in slope" would be afforded the protection of the Major Open Space designation. Provided proposed section 6.32 (ii) (a) was revised to protect our interests in this regard, we would find the policies to be acceptable. A revision which would satisfy our concerns would be worded as follows: "The Major Open Space System within the Courtice Major Urban Area is comprised primarily but not necessarily limited to those lands below the topographic break in slope of the Black and Farewell Creek system." The remainder of proposed section 6.3.2 (ii) (a) which deals with Schedule 1, the precise determination of major open space boundaries in development plans and zoning by -laws, and public acquisition should be retained. Thank you for providing the opportunity to comment. Yours truly, William Fry, Resources Planner. WF /aja cc: J. Blair, Regional Municipality of Durham. D. Crome, Township of Newcastle. H. Rutherford, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority.