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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD-88-95DN: OP. GPA THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: Council File # Date: September 14 & 15, 1995 Res. # Report #: PD -88 -95 File #: By -law # Subject: RESPONSES TO PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS ON THE CLARINGTON DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD -88 -95 be received; 2. THAT the appended Public Consultation Report No. 7, and the recommendations contained therein, be approved for inclusion into the Recommended Clarington Official Plan to be brought forward to Council for consideration and approval; and 3. THAT all delegations be acknowledged and thanked for their inputs and be notified of Council's decision. 1. INTRODUCTION: 1.1 The preparation of a new Clarington Official Plan commenced in February of 1992. One key objective of the Municipality was to encourage broad participation in preparing a new official plan. A variety of mechanisms have been employed to encourage the participation of residents, landowners and community groups. A series of newsletters have been released throughout the process. In the first phase, the Municipality undertook a public attitudes survey which was sent to each home in the Municipality. Most importantly, there has been a series of open houses and public meetings at each stage of the preparation of a new official plan. In total, the Municipality received 241 verbal and written submissions for the first two phases of the Official Plan preparation process. ...2 REPORT PD-88-95 1.2 In May of 1994, a draft Official Plan was RELEASED by the Municipality for review and discussion. A series of open houses was held at four centres in mid -June of 1994. In late June, there was a series of Public Meetings at which 38 verbal submissions were made. Subsequently, 119 written submissions have been made on the Draft Official Plan. All written submissions are reproduced in a three volume Public Consultation Report No. 5 which were forwarded to members of Council earlier. Agency's comments are contained in Consultation Report No. 6. 2. PURPOSE: The purpose of the appended Public Consultation Report No. 7 is to present staff responses and recommendations to the submissions made on the Draft Clarington Official Plan. 3. THE PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS: 3.1 Of the 119 submissions made to majority of the submissions ar locations are identified on the purposes. (Attachment No. 1) the Draft Official Plan, a e property- related. Their attached maps for reference 3.2 During the course of reviewing all the submissions, several things became obvious: a) Many submissions touched on the same subject matters with either divergent or similar viewpoints. b) Some submissions are in excess of several typed pages and touched on the many issues contained in the Draft Official Plan. C) Some submissions are ambiguous. d) In some instances, the submitters made several submissions on the same issues or property. ...3 REPORT NO.: PD -88 -95 PAGE 3 3.3 As a result of the above, it became necessary to do the following: a) Meet with the submitters where necessary to seek clarification. In total, about 100 meetings have been held; b) Group those submissions that deal with common issues. 4. PUBLIC CONSULTATION REPORT NO. 7: 4.1 In consideration of the large volume of submissions; the complexity of the issues raised; as well as the varying nature of the submissions, it is not possible to arrive at recommendations that would address each and every issue raised by the submitter. Notwithstanding, every submission has been reviewed in detail. For each submission, the issues were summarized with brief comments and recommendations. These are found in tabular chart form in the appendix of the Report. 4.2 With regard to common issues that were raised in two or more submissions, the issues are grouped under the following sections with more detailed comments and recommendations: • Growth Management Issues • Environmental Issues 0 Urban Issues 0 Waterfront Issues • Rural Issues • Transportation Issues • Implementation and Interpretation Issues The recommendations are highlighted throughout the Report and are grouped together for quick reference at the beginning of the Report. 5. PUBLIC NOTICE: 5.1 To ensure the public will have the opportunity to address Council with respect to the staff comments and recommendations on their submissions, it is necessary to afford the public the opportunity to address Council through a public meeting process. ...4 REPORT NO.: PD -88 -95 PAGE 4 In this regard, notices of the public meeting (Attachment No. 2) were placed in the following newspapers for the week of August 9th and 16th. • Canadian Statesman /Clarington Independent • Clarington This Week • Courtice News • Orono Times In addition, all submitters and all those who requested to be notified were sent personal notices. 5.2 Several submissions are related to development applications for which the Municipality has held public meetings but yet to render any decision. In these instances, staff extended the public notice requirement by sending a personal notice to those individuals that have previously expressed concerns to the development applications. We feel this extra step will provide the opportunity for the concerned individuals to address Council on the submissions. 6. CONCLUSION: Upon Council rendering its decision on the Report recommendations, staff will be able to proceed to finalize a Recommended Clarington Official Plan to be presented to Council for consideration and approval. Barring an unforeseen circumstance, staff is working towards scheduling a public meeting for the Recommended Official Plan sometime in early December of this year. Res lly submitted, Reviewed b , 'x r. , . DaxridUJ. Crome, Manager W. H. Stockwell Str,tegi.c Planning Branch Chief Administrative �.. Officer Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning and Development FW *jip August 8, 1995 Du h';c onsui a io Report 7 Phase Four REVIEW OF PUBLIC ON DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN LARINGTO OFFICIAL PLAN RE-VIEW Department of Planning and Development e Municipality, of Glarington August 1995 DN: OP.GPA THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: council File # Date: September 14 & 15, 1995 Res. # PD -88 -95 Report #: File #: By -law # Subject: RESPONSES TO PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS ON THE CLARINGTON DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD -88 -95 be received; 2. THAT the appended Public Consultation Report No. 7, and the recommendations contained therein, be approved for. inclusion into the Recommended Clarington Official Plan to be brought forward to Council for consideration and approval; and 3. THAT all delegations be acknowledged and thanked for their inputs and be notified of Council's decision. 1. INTRODUCTION: 1.1 The preparation of a new Clarington Official Plan commenced in February of 1992. One key objective of the Municipality was to encourage broad participation in preparing a new official plan. A variety. of mechanisms have been employed to encourage the participation of residents, landowners and community groups. A series of newsletters have been released throughout the process. In the first phase, the Municipality undertook a public attitudes survey which was sent to each home in the Municipality. Most importantly, there has been a series of open houses and public meetings at each stage of the preparation of a new official plan. In total, the Municipality received 241 verbal and written submissions for the first two phases of the Official Plan preparation process. ...2 REPORT NO.: PD- 88 -•95 PAGE 2 1.2 In May of 1994, a draft Official Plan was RELEASED by the Municipality for review and discussion. A series of open houses was held at four centres in mid -June of 1994. In late June, there was a series of Public Meetings at which 38 verbal submissions were made. Subsequently, 119 written submissions have been made on the Draft Official Plan. All written submissions are reproduced in a three volume Public Consultation Report No. 5 which were forwarded to members of Council earlier. Agency's comments are contained in Consultation Report No. 6. 2. PURPOSE: The purpose of the appended Public Consultation Report No. 7 is to present staff responses and recommendations to the submissions made on the Draft Clarington Official Plan. 3. THE PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS: 3.1 Of the 119 submissions made to majority of the submissions ar locations are identified on the purposes. (Attachment No. 1) the Draft Official. Plan, a e property - related. Their attached maps for reference 3.2 During the course of reviewing all the submissions, several things became obvious: a) Many submissions touched on the same subject matters with either divergent or similar viewpoints. b) Some submissions are in excess of several typed pages and touched on the many issues contained in the Draft Official Plan. C) Some submissions are ambiguous. d) In some instances, the submitters made several submissions on the same issues or property. ...3 REPORT NO.: PD -88 -95 PAGE 3 3.3 As a result of the above, it became necessary to do the following: a) Meet with the submitters where necessary to seek clarification. In total, about 100 meetings have been held; b) Group those submissions that deal with common issues. 4. PUBLIC CONSULTATION REPORT NO. 7: 4.1 In consideration of the large volume of submissions; the complexity of the issues raised; as well as the varying nature of the submissions, it is not possible to arrive at recommendations that would address each and every issue raised by the submitter. Notwithstanding, every submission has been reviewed in detail. For each submission, the issues were summarized with.brief comments and recommendations. These are found in tabular chart form in the appendix of the'Report. 4.2 With regard to common issues that were raised in two or more submissions, the issues are grouped under the following sections with more detailed comments and recommendations: Growth Management Issues • Environmental Issues • Urban Issues • Waterfront Issues • Rural Issues • Transportation Issues • Implementation and.Interpretation Issues The recommendations are highlighted throughout the Report and are grouped together for quick reference at the beginning of the Report. 5. PUBLIC NOTICE: 5.1 To ensure the public will have the opportunity to address Council with respect to the staff comments and recommendations on their submissions, it is necessary to afford the public the opportunity to address Council through a public meeting process. ...4 REPORT NO.: PD -88 -95 PAGE 4 In this regard, notices of the public meeting (Attachment No. 2) were placed in the following newspapers for the week of August 9th and 16th. • Canadian Statesman /Clarington Independent • Clarington This Week • Courtice News • Orono Times In addition, all submitters and all those who requested to be notified were sent personal notices. 5.2 Several submissions are related to development applications for which the Municipality has held public meetings but yet to render any decision. In these instances, staff extended the public notice requirement by sending a personal notice to those individuals that have previously expressed concerns to the development applications. We feel this extra step will provide the opportunity for the concerned individuals to address Council on the submissions. 6. CONCLUSION: Upon Council rendering its decision on the Report recommendations, staff will be able to proceed to finalize a Recommended Clarington Official Plan to be presented to Council for consideration and approval. Barring an unforeseen circumstance, staff is working towards scheduling a public meeting for the Recommended Official Plan sometime in early December of this year. Res lly submitted, Reviewed b , i Da i J. Crome, Manager W. H. Stockwell Str tegic Planning Branch Chief Administrative Officer Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. 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Due to the large volume of public submissions, the public meetings will be divided into several topical sessions which will be held at the following times: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 Morning Session 9 :00 - 12:00 p.m. Urban boundary issues Afternoon Session 1 :00 - 4:30 p.m. Bowmanville and Orono issues Evening Session 7:00 - 10 :00 p.m. Other Issues FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1995 Morning Session 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. Courtice issues Afternoon Sessions 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Newcastle Village and rural issues 2:30 - 4:30 p.m: Council debate and decision * Please note that these times are approximate and may vary as required to accommodate speakers. Anyone, and particularly those who have made a verbal or written submission at an earlier date may speak at the Public Meetings. if you wish to address Council, you are encouraged to register ahead of time by contacting Ms. Teresa Houben or Ms. Cynthia Strike at 623 -3379. Staff's recommendations concerning individual submissions on the Draft Official Plan released in May 1994, will be mailed to each submitter. Individuals may also *purchase a complete submission document and accompanying Staff Report from the Planning Department. The domplete set of documents will be available by August 18, 1995 at a cost of $20.00 (G.S.T. included). Copies of the documents will be available for public viewing in all branches of the Library and the Municipal Administrative Centre. Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. MUNICIPALITY OF Director of Planning and Development Arington Municipality of Clarington �..._.,�,.� 40 Temperance Street ONTARIO Bowmanville, Ontario Li C 3A6 Public Consultation Report 7 Department of Planning and Development a Municipality of�Clarington August 1995 PUBLIC CONSULTATION REPORT #7 STAFF RESPONSE TO PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS Table of Contents SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. INTRODUCTION ............ ............................... 1 2. GROWTH MANAGEMENT .... ............................... 2 2.1 ' Provincial and Regional Policy ............. 2 2.2 Rate and Balance of Growth 3 2.3 Interim Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas 6 2.4 Phasing and Prematurity Policies ........................... 19 3. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ... ............................... 21 3.1 Provincial and Regional Policy ........ . ................... 21 3.2 Watershed Planning ..... ........... 22 3.3 Natural Heritage System ............ 26 3.4 Woodlot Policies ...... 29 3.5 Lake Iroquois Beach ..... ............................... 37 4. URBAN ISSUES ............ ............................... 40 4.1 Provincial and Regional Policies ......... 40 4.2 Residential Neighbourhoods 41 4.3 Main Central Areas .................. 44 4.4 Parks ........................... 48 4.5 Schools ............... ............................... 55 5. WATERFRONT ISSUES ...... ............................... 61 5.1 Provincial and Regional Policy ......... 61 5.2 Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition of Waterfront Lands . 61 5.3 Existing Residential Communities ...... 65 5.4 St. Marys Cement and Westside Creek Marsh .................. 68 i 6. RURAL ISSUES 71 ............ ............................... 6.1 Provincial and Regional Policy ........................ 71 6.2 Oak Ridges Moraine ..... ............................... 72 6.3 Golf Courses 75 .......... ............................... 7. TRANSPORTATION 78 ......... ............................... 7.1 Provincial and Regional Policy ............................. 78 7.2 Highway 407 and Connecting Freeway Link ................... 78 7.3 Transportation Network for Courtice ........................ 80 8. IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION ISSUES ............ 83 8.1 Transitionat Policies 83 ..... ............................... APPENDIX A Written Submissions Phase 3: Draft Official Plan APPENDIX B Verbal Submissions Phase 3: Draft Official Plan APPENDIX C Written Submissions Phase 2: Planning Issues and Options APPENDIX D Written Submissions Phase 1: Background APPENDIX E Verbal Submissions Phase 1: Background ii LIST OF MAPS 1. Requested Changes to Interim Urban Area Boundary - Courtice ............... 12 2. Requested Changes to Interim Urban Area Boundary - Bowmanville ............ 13 3. Requested Changes to Interim Urban Area Boundary - Newcastle Village ........ 14 4. Recommended 2016 Urban Area Boundary - Courtice ....................... 16 5. Recommended 2016 Urban Area Boundary - Bowmanville .................... 17 6. Recommended 2016 Urban Area Boundary - Newcastle Village ................ 18 7. Submissions on Woodlots - Courtice ...... ............................... 33 8. Submissions on Woodlots - Bowmanville ... ............................... 34 9. Community Park Sites - Courtice ......... ............................... 51 10. Community Park Sites - Bowmanville ..... ............................... 52 11. Community Park Sites - Newcastle Village . ............................... 53 12. Submissions on School Sites - Courtice .... ............................... 59 13. Submissions on School Sites - Bowmanville . ............................... 60 iii SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS A comprehensive review of all submissions on the Draft Official Plan was undertaken by Municipal staff. The detailed response to each submission is contained in Appendix 1 to this report. For key issues or common issues raised by at least two or more submissions, there is more detailed discussion contained in the body of this report. A summary of the recommendations is as follows: Growth Management 2 -1 That the policies of the Official Plan indicate that Council may require the preparation of a financial impact analysis of a major residential development proposal. 2 -2 That the Official Plan be prepared on the basis of the following assumptions: • a 20 year timeframe; • Bowmanville being the dominant growth centre; • a population target of 130,000 and a household target of 47,600 at 2016; • a rural growth target of 900 additional dwelling units by 2016; and • an intensification target of approximately 5000 dwelling units by 2016. 2 -3 That the recommended 2016 urban area boundaries as shown on Maps 4 to 6 be utilized for the Recommended Official Plan. 2 -4 That the policies contained in Section 5.3.6 of the Draft Official Plan be modified to be consistent with Amendment No. 59. Environmental 3 -1 That the Official Plan require the preparation of subwatershed plans rather than Master Drainage Plans prior to the approval of plans of subdivision or other urban development applications. 3 -2 That a watershed plan for the Farewell Creek be prepared prior to the designation of land uses in the Courtice North neighbourhood (Deferral Area 6) in the Durham Regional Official Plan. 3 -3 That the Official Plan indicate the Municipality's support for participation in multi - stakeholder watershed planning studies. 3 -4 That the Official Plan clearly identify that the Municipality will undertake subwatershed studies, in co- operation with the Region, the Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources, for urbanizing sub - watersheds subject to satisfactory cost- sharing arrangements. IV 3 -5 That the Implementation policies of the Official Plan indicate that, among other matters, the Municipality will in consultation with all interested parties, develop a monitoring system to evaluate cumulative impacts on the natural environment. 3 -6 That a new land use designation known as "Environmental Protection Areas" be introduced covering the most significant natural heritage features and areas. 3 -7 That the Official Plan recognize a variable setback zone requirements for stream valleys based on environmental or slope stability concerns. In no case, however, would the setback be less than a minimum 5 metres standard. 3 -8 That the draft policies be modified to clarify that only hazard lands, valleyland and wetlands would be requested for gratuitous dedication to the Municipality as a condition of development approval. 3 -9 That the Official Plan designate the most significant woodlots in both the rural and urban areas as "Environmental Protection Areas ". 3 -10 That the less significant woodlots in Urban Areas be designated for Residential or Employment Area uses but be subject to an environmental impact analysis. 3 -11 That the designation for woodlots be retained save and except for the following: a) That the designation of the Curtis - Nekkers - Dalidowicz woodlots be adjusted to remove the lands south of the future Springfield Drive extension. b) That the designation of the Kemp woodlot be adjusted to reflect the actual limits of the woodlot. 3 -12 That the Official Plan recognize a variety of mechanisms to achieve the preservation of woodlots with municipal ownership pursued for only the most significant woodlots. 3 -13 That the Municipality enact a tree preservation by -law under the Municipal Act. 3 -14 That the use of alternative storm water management measures to facilitate the maintenance of groundwater functions be required for any development within the Lake Iroquois Beach area. 3 -15 That the relationship between the natural feature policies for the Lake Iroquois Beach and the land use designation be clarified. Urban 4 -1 That the Official Plan should provide for a variety of housing forms but allow greater flexibility to account for specific circumstances which may limit one subdivision proposal from providing a full array of housing forms. v 4 -2 That the Official Plan provide for the integration of assisted (rent - geared -to- income) housing and social housing into residential neighbourhoods without reference to "concentration" of such housing types. 4 -3 That the Low Density II range be increased from 15 -25 to 15 -30 units per net hectare and that limited street - townhouse forms be permitted in the Low Density Area. 4 -4 That Section 10.3.6 be clarified to require the rezoning of lands for all commercial proposals greater than 2,500 square metres or for the designation of new Central Areas. 4 -5 That Section 17.3 be clarified as to the scope of the secondary plan and urban design study for the Courtice Main Central Area including specifically that the allocation of commercial floorspace to the Valiant site would not be reduced through such study. 4 -6 That the boundary of the Newcastle Village Main Central Area be extended southerly to Emily Street and a secondary plan be prepared to be incorporated in the Recommended Official Plan. 4 -7 That the Bowmanville East Community Park be relocated southerly to the northwest corner of Lambs Road and Concession Street. 4 -8 That the configuration of the Newcastle Village Community Park be revised to reduce the frontage on Highway #2. 4 -9 That section 18.3.4 be clarified to indicate that it is a service standard objective of the Municipality. 4 -10 That the public secondary school site in Liberty Rills Neighbourhood in Bowmanville be relocated southerly to front on Concession Road 3. 4 -11 That the separate elementary school site within Avondale Neighbourhood in Courtice be relocated from the west side to the east side of Avondale Drive. Waterfront 5 -1 That a Shoreline Hazard Zone be defined to encompass the lands subject to flooding and erosion and the dynamic beaches of the Lake Ontario Shoreline. 5 -2 That new building or structures of any type within the Shoreline Hazard Zone not be permitted. 5 -3 That existing residences within the Shoreline Hazard Zone be permitted a one -time expansion, up to a maximum of 20 % of the ground floor area or 30 square metres, whichever is less, provided that: a) the structure is not located in the floodplain of a stream; b) the structure is not located on a dynamic beach or within an identified damage centre; vi c) new or existing hazards or adverse environmental impacts are not created or aggravated; and d) the relevant conservation authority and the Municipality have approved a floodproofing and /or erosion control plan. e) vehicles and people have a way of safe entering and exiting the area during times of flooding and erosion emergencies. 5 -4 That the Official Plan increase the period allowed for the reconstruction of a destroyed or demolished building in the Shoreline Hazard Zone from 12 months to 24 months. 5 -5 That the draft policy be clarified that it is not the intent of the Municipality to necessarily acquire lands designated Waterfront Greenway. 5 -6 That the Cove Road area be identified as a Special Study Area inclusive of the St. Marys Cement land. 5 -7 That the lands owned by St. Marys Cement Company between the west side of Waverly Road and West Beach Road be identified as a Special Study Area inclusive of the Cove Road Area (see previous recommendation). Rural 6 -1 That the Official Plan define limits for the Major Tourist and Recreation Nodes in the Oak Ridges Moraine at the Kirby Ski Area and Mosport Park on the basis of their existing property boundaries; 6 -2 That the Draft Plan be clarified to specifically exclude residential uses in Major Tourist and Recreational Node. 6 -3 That the draft policies be amended to permit existing uses only on the Mosport Park land. 6 -4 That the Official Plan clarify that the prohibition of aggregate activity applies to the establishment of new aggregate extraction operations or the expansion of existing aggregate expansion operations and identifies the specific area to which the policy will apply, being the upper Ganaraska River watershed. 6 -5 That the Official Plan permit golf courses by site specific amendment within Prime Agricultural Areas provided such lands do not have an agricultural soil capability rating of 1 to 4. Transportation None vii Implementation & Interpretation 8 -1 That the text of the Plan be clarified to indicate that the policies of the new Official Plan would only be applied to a previously draft - approved plan of subdivision in the event of significant revisions proposed by the applicant. 8 -2 That policy 24.13 be revised to indicate only that Council will "review" and not necessarily "void" privately- initiated amendments which have not been built prior to the time of the next Official Plan Review. viii 1, In May of 1994, a draft Official Plan was published by the Municipality for review and discussion. A series of open houses was held at four centres in mid -June of 1994. In late June, there was a series of Public Meetings at which 38 verbal submissions were made. Subsequently, 119 written submissions have been made on the proposals contained in the draft Official Plan. The purpose of this report is to respond to the submissions made on the draft Official Plan as well as to establish the principles to be contained in the Recommended Official Plan. This report contains recommendations related to each submission. This has been prepared in tabular form on the Chart which forms Appendix 1 to this report. The main report reviews the common issues that have been raised in at least two or more of the submissions. These issues are discussed under the following sections: • Growth Management Issues • Environment Issues • Urban Issues • Waterfront Issues • Rural Issues • Transportation Issues • Implementation Issues For each area of discussion, the relevant submissions are identified, the issues summarized, the relevant provincial policies and the agency comments are reviewed and staff comments and recommendations are provided. It should be noted that where submissions have concerns about the precise wording of a policy, it is not staff's intent to propose revised wording at this time. The recommendation deals only with the principle to be imbedded in the policy. The actual wording of a policy will be part of the Recommended Official Plan that will subsequently be prepared for Council's consideration. Discussions and recommendations contained in this Report are limited to those required to address the submissions made to the Draft Official Plan and should not be construed as the only basis of a Recommended Official Plan. 2.1 Provincial and Regional Policy Comprehensive Set of Provincial Policy Statements Section B of the Policy Statements (Economic, Community Development, and Infrastructure Policies) address growth management issues. Communities are to be planned to use land efficiently, and promote the efficient use of infrastructure and public service facilities. Opportunities for a diversified economic base which integrates economic, social and environmental considerations, are to be provided. Land use planning decisions should also recognize the linkages between social and human service needs and land use planning. Expansions to settlement areas will be permitted only if several conditions are met. These conditions include: • the amount of land included within the expansion has been justified for a planning horizon of 15 to 20 years, based on population projections and employment targets, and land availability within the settlement area; • new development would be a logical extension of settlement areas; • a strategy for the staging, financing and construction of infrastructure has been formulated; • the extension will have a compact form and densities and uses which efficiently use land infrastructure and facilities; • specialty crop land will be avoided and prime agricultural land used only if there is no reasonable alternative. Durham Regional Official Plan Section 5.3.9 of the Regional Plan requires urban areas to be developed "based on the principles of sequential development; progressive extension, improvement, rehabilitation and economical utilization of the Regional water supply and sanitary sewerage systems; and minimization of the financial impacts on the Region ". Section 5.3.16 further states that "area municipal official plans shall contain detailed phasing policies which set out short-term implementation strategies to provide for adequate land, infrastructure and public facilities over a minimum of five years and which encourage maximum utilization of existing infrastructure and development opportunities prior to extending development into the undeveloped areas of the municipality." 2 2.2 Rate and Balance of Growth Overview Since the mid - eighties, the Municipality of Clarington experienced unprecedented residential growth. This has led to concerns that the Municipality is growing too fast, that rural land resources are being diminished and that employment growth remains slow. The social, environmental and fiscal impacts of this growth pattern are seen as problematic. Without stronger employment growth, Clarington will become largely a dormitory community. Sound growth management practices are required to ensure orderly, balanced growth. Submissions Doug Hately W15 John Brudek W17 Fleurette W18 David Metcalf W21 Esther Allin W22 Caroline Charman W29 Mr. & Mrs. John Huber W32 Anonymous W34 June Clark W36 Tom Varley W40 Viola Ashton W41 Janis Tomkinson W43 Save the Ganaraska Again (SAGA) W64 N. Mitchell W103 Diana Grandfield W106, V32 Dwayne Tapp W115 Courtice Heights Development W131 Oshawa - Durham Home Builders W154 Kiddicorp Investments Ltd. W157 Roy Forrester V35 Summary of Issues Identified in Submissions • Rate of growth. • Growth versus the protection of rural and environmental resources. • Achieving a better balance between population and employment growth. 3 Agency Comments The Reizion of Durham The Regional Official Plan emphasizes that the population and employment targets within the Regional Plan are to be detailed in the area municipal official plan. Staff Comments Rate of _growth A number of residents expressed concerns about the rate of growth and, in particular, the impact on taxes and the ability of municipal services and schools to keep pace with this growth. Public attitudes were surveyed on this issue in November 1992, at the beginning of the Official Plan Review process. At that time, the Municipality was growing by approximately 2,500 persons (or 830 units) per annum. In response to the question on how the Municipality should handle future growth, residents responded as follows: 32% Restrict Growth 40% Grow at Current Rate (2,500 residents annually) 12% Encourage growth beyond current 9% Other - (Link residential growth to industrial growth) While this would indicate that very few residents would like to see the rate of growth increase, most residents were not opposed to continued growth. The survey found that longer term residents favoured a more restrictive growth environment. Interestingly, 9 percent of the respondents chose the "other" category on the survey and usually commented that residential growth should be linked to employment growth. The Official Plan does not propose to restrict residential growth but to respond to anticipated strong market forces. However, the Plan aims to manage growth better by clearly defining growth areas, by providing better phasing policies, by encouraging infill and intensification and by promoting compact urban form at higher densities. On the other hand, the Official Plan seeks to promote employment growth by providing a positive policy environment. The growth target to be utilized in the Clarington Official Plan is to achieve a population of 130,000 persons at 2016. This is considered an optimistic growth target averaging 1300 new households annually. The key concerns with higher growth rates are the impact on taxes and the ability of the Municipality and others to provide services to keep up with demands. To assist in assessing this problem, there needs to be better understanding of financial impacts at the time of the approval of a major residential development. Instead of arbitrarily limiting growth, it would be more appropriate for the Municipality to have the ability to'request a financial impact analysis as a result of major residential development proposal. It is prudent that "major" not 4 to be defined to enable Council the flexibility to exercise such option depending on circumstances and future economic conditions of the Municipality. Recommendation 24 That the policies of the Official Plan indicate that Council may require the preparation of a financial impact analysis of a major residential development proposal. Growth versus the protection of rural and environmental resources Clarington has a strong agricultural sector and a vast rural land base. In the Public Attitudes Survey, residents stated that the protection of agricultural lands was one of the top three planning objectives to be reflected in the new Official Plan. Inevitably there will be the loss of good agricultural land due to the amount of planned growth over the planning period. The major decision on this issue was made through the Regional Official Plan Review at which time approximately 5,400 acres of agricultural and rural lands were added to the urban areas. Within the constraint of these previous decisions, the draft Official Plan has attempted to protect agricultural and environmental resources in the following ways: • promotion of compact urban form and higher densities for urban areas 0 more restrictive rural residential policies than those contained in the Regional Official Plan • more restrictive non - agricultural use policies (eg. golf courses) than those contained in the Regional Official Plan • strong environmental policies The draft Official Plan addresses the desire to protect agricultural lands but only does this within pre- defined parameters established in the Regional Official Plan. Recommendation None Achieving a better balance between population and employment growth This is one of the most difficult growth management issues to effectively address. The Official Plan encourages economic growth, designates large areas of land as employment areas and Central Areas and provide strategic policies to foster economic growth with special emphasis on tourism. Ultimately, however, the ability of Clarington to regulate or link M growth from two different market sectors is difficult. The Draft Official Plan establishes employment and assessment ratio targets. It also encourages residential developers to develop employment area lands. With some directions from the Municipality, the residential land developers should take some responsibility to promote a diversified economic base and a positive assessment ratio. Current trends indicate that the Municipality's declining non - residential assessment ratio is problematic in light of the demands on the Municipality from residential growth. The Official Plan contains one policy which links residential development and employment growth. This would permit Council to consider a plan of subdivision premature if the non- residential assessment ratio declines below 15 %. This matter is review further in Section 2.4 of this Report. 2.3 Interim Urban Area. Boundary for Residential Areas Overview The Durham Regional Official Plan only allows Municipality's to identify a 15 -20 year supply of land for urban development purposes. The Draft Official Plan proposed an Interim Urban Area Boundary to 2011. Many submissions have been received proposing expansions to the interim urban area boundary shown on the Draft Official Plan and questioning the assumptions and criteria to determine these boundaries. Submissions Received Northbrook Developers Group W7 Trianka Developments Wg Bramalea Ltd W88 A & B 289143 Ontario Ltd. W101, W104 Stolp Homes & 289143 Ontario Ltd W104 , W165 Walter Fracz W114 Courtice Heights Developments W117 W131 W.M. Tonno Construction Ltd W118, W183, V53 Kingsberry Properties W119 The Kaitlin Group W132 W.M. Tonno Construction, E. & H. Witzke, and 687120 Ontario Ltd. /S. Devesceri Ltd. W134, W189 Oshawa- Durham Homebuilders Assoc. W154 Eric and Geri Cornish W137 Amberglen Developments Inc & Selby Family W159, W179 Schickedanz Bros. Ltd. W166 Joseph Luchka W172 Garthwood Homes Ltd. W174 Robert Sherman W185 Steven Carruthers W176 Halminen Homes & 3D Development Corp. V15 j Kirk Kemp V18 Mario Veltri V19 no Robert Carruthers V25 Josephine Vooys V49 Ken Shaw V54 Summary of Issues Identified by Submission • The assumptions used for the land budget in the Draft Official Plan. • Expansion of the interim urban area boundaries. Agency Comments The Region of.Durham provided comments requesting a rationale for the population target of 110,000 to the year 2011. Justification for the density targets of each urban area was also requested. Similar clarification was requested on the calculation and distribution of the intensification target. Lastly a rationale was to be provided for the household occupancy rates used in the preparation of the land budget. Staff Comments The assumptions used for the land budget in the Draft Official Plan In response to the revised Regional population and household forecast and the submissions, Staff have undertaken a thorough review of the assumptions and criteria used in preparing the land budget for the Official Plan. Discussion on the various assumptions used in formulating the land budget are discussed below. i) Timeframe Section 5.3.14 of the Durham Regional Official Plan allows municipalities to designate a 15 - 20 year supply of land. The Draft Official Plan was prepared on the basis of a 2011 timeframe, 15 years from the anticipated .1996 approval. It has been argued on various submissions that the 2016 timeframe is more appropriate than the 2011. The Municipality has. the option of either 2011 or 2016 timeframe. Upon review, staff are prepared to use the full 20 year timeframe to 2016. Population Forecast The Draft Official Plan was prepared utilizing the Regional population forecast prepared in 1990. Since the preparation of the Draft Official Plan, the Regional Planning Department prepared a revised regional population and household forecast. There are several key differences in the updated forecast: 7 • the revised forecast provides four alternate scenarios; Low, Reference, High and Alternate. The alternate forecast is a hybrid utilizing the assumptions of the Low forecast for the earlier period and shifting to the Reference and High for the later periods. • the revised projection applies only to the Region as a whole; the municipal projections are referred to as "targets" based on the Regional Official Plan objectives Regional staff are utilizing the Alternate Scenario for regional planning purposes but recognize that there is a range of alternatives. Submissions were received requesting the Municipality to utilize the Region's Alternate Target for the purposes of the Clarington Official plan. Staff have reviewed this matter at length. It is felt that the Region's Alternate Targets are overly optimistic for the Municipality, are not supported by historic trends in Durham, are contrary to the opinions expressed in the Public Attitudes Survey and would generate tremendous financial impacts on the Municipality. As an alternate, staff have prepared a Median target for use in the land budgetprocess for the Official Plan. The Median target is the median between the Region's Low and Alternate targets for Clarington at 2016. This would establish a population target of 130,000 and a household target of 47,600 at 2016. This Median target has been reviewed with Regional staff who concur with using these targets in the Clarington Official Plan. iii) Population Distribution Population allocations were assigned in the Durham Regional Official Plan for the ultimate urban area boundary. The figures contained within the Municipality's draft Official Plan are reflective of the population targets and policies of the Regional Plan. The population increase for each urban area is proposed to essentially remain proportionate to existing population figures. The draft Plan is consistent with the Durham Plan policies maintaining Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre in the Municipality. Submissions argue that Courtice is growing faster than Bowmanville and therefore, should get a higher percentage of the population distribution. However, historic growth trends and projected growth based on units contained within draft approved plans of subdivision, clearly favour Bowmanville over Courtice. This growth scenario, of proportionate growth to the urban areas, was recently presented before the O.M.B. at the Bowmanville West Main Central Area hearing, and accepted by the Board as an appropriate assumption for development in the Municipality. iv) Household Size The household size assumptions used in the Draft Official Plan were adopted from the 1991 Development Charges Report initially prepared by C.N. Watson & Associates. A number of submissions suggested that a declining household size should be used for the planning period. The Region's updated Population and Household Forecast projects that Clarington's average household size will decline from 10 to 2.73 by 2016. While the Municipality has been attracting younger families in recent years and while the average household size actually increased between 1986 to 1991, most demographers project that household sizes will decline over time. In revising the Land Budget for the Official Plan, the Region's forecast of a declining household size has been accepted. The net result is a significant increase in housing units required as a result of smaller household sizes. v) High Density Development Submissions considered the 10% assumption for future high density development too high for the Municipality of Ciarington. The target of 10% of all growth being high density is reflective of the Municipality's Municipal Housing Statement as approved by the Ministry of Housing in April of 1993. While the majority of the high density development may not occur until the later part of the Plan's timeframe the market is readily subject to change including such factors as rent controls, non - profit housing programs or the condominium market. The designation of high density development is appropriate and in conformity with various policies of the Durham Regional Official Plan and provincial initiatives. It is essential to provide for higher density dwelling to meet the goal of providing a variety of housing types. Furthermore, it is appropriate to provide high density designations to support Central Area uses and future public transit opportunities. vi) Density within Environmentally Sensitive Areas Various areas within both north Courtice and north Bowmanville have been identified as having significant environmentally sensitive features including the Lake Iroquois Beach. These are locally significant recharge and discharge areas with high water tables and contribute significantly to the baseflow of streams. One strategy to preserve the hydrogeological function of the area is to develop at lower densities to minimize the impervious surface. This needs to be accounted for in the land budget process. vii) Fragmented Land in Courtice One submission suggested that as a result of the unusually high number of fragmented lots in Courtice, future land requirements for the Courtice urban area should be given a higher land supply. To date most residential plans of subdivision, have developed on larger land parcels. This has resulted in pockets of residentially designated land remaining undeveloped due to the difficulty of assembling fragmented parcels. This occurs in most urban areas but is most apparent in Courtice due to the existing land ownership pattern. Within a shorter timeframe, the problems of fragmented land ownership may affect land supply for development. However, given the extension of the timeframe to the year 2016, it is not anticipated that this will be a problem. Furthermore, in promoting compact urban form and sequential development it is desirable to encourage these lands to develop sooner than later. viii) Rural Growth In addition to the assumptions questions by the submissions, provincial policy and the Durham Regional Official Plan require consideration of rural population growth. Upon reviewing recent trends in rural lot creation, the stricter policy environment and the key objectives of the Plan, staff are proposing a moderate rate of rural growth, totalling 900 additional units between 1994 and 2016. On the basis of an average lot size of 0.6 ha (1.5 acres), rural residential development would consume approximately 550 ha (1,350 acres). ix) Intensification Provincial policy and the Durham Regional Official Plan also require consideration of intensification potential. Although submissions did not question the intensification target, the Region raised a number of questions; including the fulfilment of the Regional Plan's intensification target and the impact of Bill 120. Staff have reviewed this matter further including the potential for apartments -in- houses, garden suites and conversion of non- residential lands which had previously not been considered in the land budget analysis. The various forms of intensification include: • committed redevelopment • potential redevelopment • apartments in houses • mixed use development • garden suites • redesignation of non - residential land • infilling A summary of the intensification analysis is shown in Figure 1 below: FIGURE 1 DWELLING UNITS INTENSIFICATION SUMMARY DESIGNATION COURTICE BOWMANVILLE NEWCASTLE ORONO TOTAL Central Areas 280 290 30 0 600 Residential Areas 1200 1240 420 30 2890 Total 1480 1530 450 30 3490 In consideration of the issues raised in the submissions, comments received from agencies, and provincial and regional policy requirements, staff have reviewed the assumptions contained in the land budget analysis which formed the basis for the determination of the interim urban area boundary. The net result of the analysis is the need for additional urban residential lands. The key changes in the assumptions are the more optimistic growth target, the extension of the Plan's timeframe to 2016, and the anticipation of a declining household size. 10 Recommendation 2 -2 That the Official Plan be prepared on the basis of the following assumptions: • a 20 year timeframe; • Bowmanville being the dominant growth centre; • a population target of 130,000 and a household target of 47,600 at 2016; • a rural growth target of 900 additional dwelling units by 2016; and • an intensification target of approximately 5000 dwelling units by 2016. Additional lands within the Interim Urban Area Boundary Twelve submissions were received requesting extensions to the Interim Urban Boundary for Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village. These are identified as Areas "A" to "M" on Maps 1 to 3 respectively. The total areas requested to be included in the urban area boundary for each of the urban communities are as follows: Courtice 299 ha (739 ac.) Bowmanville 266 ha (657 ac.) Newcastle Village 119 ha _(294 ac. Total 684 ha (1,690 ac.) On the basis of the assumptions reviewed previously, a revised -land budget analysis for the urban areas has been prepared. (Figure 2) The land budget analysis indicates additional lands are required to accommodate urban growth to year 2016. However, the amount of lands to be added within the interim boundaries are generally less than the amount of lands requested by the submissions. In this regard, these land parcels were evaluated and prioritized having regard to the following criteria: Urban Form • within 1976 Regional Official Plan urban area boundary • sequential development /rounding out existing development Servicing • ease of sanitary sewer and water supply servicing • status of master drainage /sub- watershed. plan • 10 year capital works program 11 d 0 r` W Z J Z O F- 4605 a REGIONAL URBAN AREA BOUNDARY .. INTERIM URBAN AREA BOUNDARY NEIGHBOURHOOD BOUNDARY REQUESTED ADDITIONS OROWLI VRER m,, EET C � L Y � U O C U Z 2 N 0 200 400 600 800 m 200 m I II �il&p �I REQUESTED CH&HOM. To owEnoom URBAN &�/���EA OUND &Rv. \yQI�MCE VWI�h111V A of2A I) A A: N NEWCASTLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS 1 & 2 II 2 289143 ONTARIO LTD. B: J JOSEPH LUCHKA �G C C: 2 289143 ONTARIO LTD. a D D: W WALTER FRACZ JOSEPH VOOYS E: W W.M. TONNO CONSTRUCTION LTD. C F: K KINGSBERRY PROPERTIES G: C COURTICE HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENTS KEN SHAW L Q Q N 0 200 400 600 800 m 200 m I II �il&p �I REQUESTED CH&HOM. To owEnoom URBAN &�/���EA OUND &Rv. \yQI�MCE VWI�h111V A of2A mr"c^ aVVIVU/AKT Map tQ9 INTERIM URBAN RIEQV ESte ED AREA BOUNDARY NEIGHBOURHOOD To OMVERom URBAN A° N Me% moo umDLaRV BOUNDARY DOY1Q[1` VOLLLLE NJG°�DG^QM QG°3 1 /H� REQUESTED ADDITIONS 13 3ROUP ISH UTHERS I" CONCESSION ROAD M: ROBERT SHERMAN REGIONAL URBAN AREA BOUNDARY INTERIM URBAN AREA BOUNDARY NEIGHBOURHOOD BOUNDARY REQUESTED ADDITIONS MAP 3 REQUESTED CHANGES TOO INTERIM URBAN AREA BOUNDARY NEWCASTLE VILLAGE URBAN AREA FIGURE 2 ALLOCATION OF ROUSING TARGET TO 2016 COURTICE BOWMANVILLE NEWCASTLE WILMOT CR. ORONO 12800 22900 4650 (1) 868 730 Total Households 2016 Existing Households 1994 4600 7100 1480 619 640 8200 15800 3170 249 90 Housing Units Required Central Areas - Committed Intensification 110 210 - Potential Intensification 170 80 30 - Committed New Units - Potential New Units 130 980 410 1270 30 0 0 Sub - Total: Residential Areas - Committed Intensification 330 120 - Potential Intensification 870 1120 420 0 30 - Committed New Units 870 4700 30 249 0 2070 5940 450 249 30 Sub - Total: Additional New Units Required 5720 8590 2690 0 60 Units within Interim Urban Area Boundary 4000 5590 2020 1720 3000 670 0 60 Net Additional Units Required Additional and Required (ha) Gross Density (uph) (2) 17.3 17.3 13.6 Residential Land (ha) 0) 99 174 49 0 0 Notes: (1) Actual units approved in current site plan. (2) Gross density assumptions for Bowmanville and Courtice do not account for certain areas which have been identified as developing at a lower gross density due to environmental constraints. (3) Land area requirements are for developable residential land only. Access to Services/Employment • proximity to Main or Sub Central Area • proximity to existing transit service • proximity to developed Employment Areas As a result of the above analysis, revision to the interim urban area boundaries to 2016 have been prepared and are reflected on Maps 4 to 6. Recommendation 2 -3 That the recommended 2016 urban area boundaries as shown on Maps 4 to 6 be utilized for the Recommended Q,(j`icial Plan. 15 URBAN AREA BOUNDARY NEIGHBOURHOOD BOUNDARY RECOMMENDED ON URBAN ARFA boulmoARV COVII'U U OV' LS UR MQWF col MAP 5 RECOMMENDED C DD 2016 URBAN AREA BOUNDAIRV 17 RECOMMENDED 2016 URBAN AREA BOUNDARY NEIGHBOURHOOD BOUNDARY ® ADDITIONAL LANDS CONCESSION ROAD 3 0 200 400 600 800 m 200 m REGIONAL URBAN AREA BOUNDARY RECOMMENDED 2016 URBAN AREA BOUNDARY NEIGHBOURHOOD BOUNDARY ® ADDITIONAL LANDS MAP 6 RECOMMENDED 2016 URBAN AREA BOUNDARY NEWCASTLE VILLAGE URBAN AREA 2.4 Phasing and Prematurity Policies Overview The draft Official Plan contains various policies to guide Council's consideration of the phasing of urban residential areas and considerations for premature draft plans of subdivision applications. Submissions were received from the development industry expressing concern with the policies, suggesting some of the criteria were either too restrictive or too arbitrary. Submissions Received Courtice Heights Development W131 The Kaitlin Group W132 Oshawa.- Durham Home Builders Association W154 Kiddicorp Investment Ltd. W157 Issues Identified • Planning policies of Section 5.3.6 and 5.3.9. • Prematurity policies of Section 5.3.7. Agency Comments Region of Durham The Region of Durham Planning Department requested clarification on how the non- residential assessment ratio of a minimum 15 %, is to be monitored. Staff Comments Phasing Policies in Section 5.3.6 and 5.3.9 Section 5.3.6 list seven policies (a) to (g) for the phasing or development of residential lands in the various urban areas. Section 5.3.9 indicates that Council shall impose conditions of approval for a draft plan of subdivision to implement the phasing policies in Section 5.3.6. Oshawa - Durham Homebuilders Association, Courtice Heights Developments and the Kaitlin Group were concerned about the requirement for sequential development, noting fragmented ownership and development reluctance as possible reasons for non- sequential development and leapfrogging. While this may be of concern relative to the several smaller parcels held by residents, the larger parcels are generally owned by development interests. This policy would not be contravened if development were to occur around the smaller resident -owned parcels. The policy is to prevent clearly non - sequential development (such as the Melody Home Subdivision) and ensure the logical extension of municipal services in a financially responsible manner. 19 Courtice Heights Developments and Kiddicorp Investments Ltd. suggested that both section 5.3.6 and 5.3.9 should provide for flexibility by using alternate wordings such as replacing "shall be based on" to "shall give consideration to ". This would seriously weaken the policy to the extent that if would be difficult to enforce if challenged. It is noted that Newcastle Limited Partnerships I and II raised concerns with respect to similar phasing policies which were proposed as part of Official Plan Amendment #59. As a result of the reconsideration of their concerns, staff have eliminated some of the principles and revised the text of others. In particular, there was concern with the reference to indicating "preference" for development in certain areas. Since "preference" was seen as possibly being applied in an arbitrary manner, staff propose revised wording of "priority" for intensification and infilling and "priority" for development adjacent to Main Central Areas. In addition, staff are proposing to eliminate the policy regarding preference for development of previously designated urban lands in the 1976 Durham Regional Official Plan. Recommendation 2-4 That the policies contained in Section 5.3.6 of the Drat Official Plan be modifred to be consistent with Amendment No. 59. Prematurity Policies of Section 5.3.7 Section 5.3.7 contains five conditions by which the Municipality may deem a residential subdivision application premature. Several submissions considered that these policies are rigid and arbitrary. These conditions relate to the Municipality's ability to finance infrastructure and services through either development charges or tax assessment, and they are designed to ensure that the most fundamental growth management goals of the Official Plan are achieved. By defining the conditions which the Municipality can consider a plan of subdivision premature, there is actually greater assurance that the Municipality will not act in an arbitrary manner. It is noted that the basic principles of this Plan and the development charges which contained the Municipality's 10 year capital works forecast can be appealed. In this sense, there is no possibility of the Municipality acting in an arbitrary manner. Moreover, the policy is not rigid but relatively flexible since Council still has discretion in the matter (ie. "may declare" not necessarily "shall declare "). Recommendation None pill 3.1 Provincial and Regional Policy Comprehensive Set of Provincial Policy Statements Section A (Natural Heritage, Environmental Protection and Hazard Policies) and Section G (Interpretation and Implementation) of the Policy. Statements are relevant to the discussion on the natural environment. In decisions regarding development, reasonable opportunity is to be taken to maintain and enhance the quality of air, land, water and biota, maintain biodiversity and protect natural links and corridors. Development that will negatively impact ground water recharge areas, head waters, and aquifers which have been identified as sensitive areas is not permitted. The Implementation Guidelines for the Policy Statements further state that the identification of areas associated with sensitive water systems, and the recognition of their inherent connectivity and sensitivity to development, must be considered in official plan preparation and the approval of site - specific development applications in order to protect water quality and quantity. The level of protection afforded natural heritage features and areas is to be based on their "significance ". The determination of "significance" is to be based on criteria and guidelines established by the province or on comparable municipal evaluations. Natural heritage features and areas are to be classified into areas where either no development is permitted, or development is permitted provided it does not negatively impact the features or the ecological functions for which the area is identified. Development on adjacent lands is also not permitted to negatively impact these natural heritage features or areas. All development proposals in or adjacent to an identified natural heritage feature or area require the submission of a Environmental Impact Study. Wetlands are to be identified and adequately protected, with no loss of provincially significant wetlands. The protection of wetlands which are not provincially significant is also encouraged. Development within 120 metres of an individual wetland area or a wetland complex (adjacent. lands) may be considered with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Study. The Implementation Guidelines prescribe a system of determining woodland significance that is largely based on assessing the size of individual woodland areas within the context of the overall percentage of forest cover in the Municipality. For the majority of the G.T.A. municipalities, all wooded areas generally larger than 4 ha will be deemed significant. 21 Durham Regional Official Plan Area municipal official plans are to include policies to address cumulative impacts by promoting comprehensive planning for natural areas and watersheds, and to require storm water management, erosion and sedimentation control plans be prepared in the context of subwatershed plans. Development applications on or in proximity to environmentally sensitive' areas require the preparation of an environmental impact study to examine the degree of sensitivity and the assessment of potential cumulative impacts. The Region, in conjunction with the Provincial government and the respective area municipality, is.to identify significant wooded areas to be protected, and examine the ways and means to maintain them as wildlife habitats. Local official plans are to include provisions for the protection of forest edges and hedge rows. Studies on the impact of development on significant forests and woodlots are required. Region of Durham Tree Preservation By -law Regional By -law 148 -91, which was approved under the authority of the Trees Act, restricts and regulates the destruction of trees by cutting, burning or other means. The By -law applies to all woodlots of 0.5 acre or more in area and sets out the conditions by which trees specified by the by -law and located in woodlots may be removed. The destruction of any tree located in a Sensitive Natural Area is not permitted. Exemptions from the by -law must be approved by Regional Council. 3.2 Watershed Planning Overview All natural environment functions and features are linked by the continuous and interactive movement of ground water and surface water within distinct ecosystems known as watersheds. Watershed planning identifies how a watershed ecosystem functions, the role of various natural features in the maintenance of these and other natural functions, and how these functions and features can be maintained in the context of land use change. Submissions Received SAGA Pam Callus Racansky Family Durham Wetlands and Watersheds Roy Forrester Ann Cowman Tonno Construction Ltd. W1, W64, V30 W84 W97, W138, W171, V40 W155 V35 V41 W118, W134, W183, V7, V44, V53 22 Summary of Issues Identified by Submissions • Incorporating watershed planning in the land use planning process. • The Municipality's involvement in watershed planning. • Environmental monitoring and cumulative effects assessment be implemented. Agency Comments Region of Durham The Clarington Official Plan should contain policies in accordance with the Regional Plan, including further details on when watershed plans should be undertaken, what they will contain or be limited to. A broader definition of 'watershed plans' should also be provided. The Region should be added as a parry to any watershed planning study. Given the costs involved, the proponents of development should be required to fund watershed planning studies. Ministry of Natural Resources The Official Plan should indicate that watershed plans will be prepared in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Conservation Authorities and other agencies. The Official Plan should encourage the preparation of subwatershed plans, not Master Drainage Plans. The information requirements should be revised to be consistent with the Province's guidelines for subwatershed plans. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Watershed studies should be prepared early in the planning process. Secondary Plans must have sufficient flexibility to incorporate the detailed findings of watershed studies. The Official Plan should indicate the willingness of -the Municipality to participate in watershed studies, and require the preparation of a subwatershed and /or Master Drainage Plan of the affected subwatershed prior to the approval of a plan of subdivision. Conservation Authorities should be recognized as the agency responsible for the preparation of watershed management plans. A process to monitor the natural environment needs to be established so that sustainable development concepts can be evaluated. Hydrogeological assessments should address broad cumulative effects. If alternative storm water management measures such as surface drains, ditches and infiltration areas are not used in ground water recharge /discharge areas, then development 23 in these areas must be questioned. Higher urban densities may require existing storm water . management facilities and plans to be re- evaluated. Storm water management options must be developed which will be able to implement the ultimate Master Drainage Plans. Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority The Authority is supportive of the need to assess cumulative impacts of future development, as well as the development of watershed plans. The Municipality's active involvement in watershed planning studies, in particular the watershed study for the Ganaraska River watershed, is encouraged. The draft Plan's policies on storm water management should specifically address watershed planning, and should refer to sub - watershed plans rather than Master Drainage Plans. Staff Comments Incorporating watershed planning in the land use planning process The preparation of comprehensive watershed plans as part of-the Official Plan Review would not have been practical given the enormous costs and time required. Watershed studies should be undertaken by the conservation authorities and relevant municipalities on a priority basis. However, each major watershed is divided into several smaller sub - watersheds. Much of the benefit that would have been derived from large -scale watershed plans can still be achieved through planning studies based on these smaller sub - watersheds. In most cases,. subwatershed plans can be prepared subsequent to the Official Plan process and prior to the detailed evaluation stage associated with a plan of subdivision. In such case, it is necessary to have flexibility in the Official Plan to incorporate the detailed findings of watershed or subwatershed studies. In certain instances, where groundwater recharge /discharge areas are significant features and critical to the health of streams, it is important to have the results of the subwatershed studies to establish either the principle of development and/or the amount of development that can be accommodated without undue impact. This approach should be used in the northerly portions of Courtice. In order to provide for an orderly transition, however, this approa&should not be utilized in areas subject to approved Master Drainage Plans. Recommendations 3 -1 That the Official Plan require the preparation of subwatershed plans rather than Master Drainage Plans prior to the approval of plans of subdivision or other urban development applications. 3-2 That a watershed plan for the Farewell Creek be prepared prior to the designation of land uses in the Courtice North neighbourhood (Deferral Area -6) in the Durham Regional Official. 24 . The MuniciL�ality's involvement in watershed ulannin Watershed /subwatershed planning studies are intended to be co- operative exercises among a number of parties, including the Regional and local governments, the Conservation Authorities, the Ministry of Natural Resources and property owners. As the agency primarily responsible for local land use decisions and the management of storm water runoff, local municipal involvement is particularly important. In the past in this Municipality, master drainage plans have been prepared by development proponents. In light of the evolution from master drainage plans (how to dispose of stormwater) to watershed or watershed plans (how to address environmental impacts of development on surface and groundwater systems), it is increasingly important for the Municipality to take on an active role in ensuring the integrity of such plans for the public benefit. There are a number of significant watersheds contained completely or partially within Clarington's municipal boundaries, such as the Black/Farewell Creek system, Bowmanville Creek, Soper Creek, Wilmot Creek and the Ganaraska River. The costs and benefits of municipal participation in watershed planning exercises for these and other watercourses should be assessed on a priority basis. While the larger studies for an entire watershed are more expensive and have a wider number of benefiting parties without a direct financial interest, the costs of sub - watershed studies for urbanizing watersheds are readily affordable to benefiting parties. This process is currently used for master drainage plans and can be readily adapted by the Municipality to raise the necessary funds for smaller sub - watershed studies. Complete watershed studies could possibly be done on a multi - stakeholder cost- shared basis. Recommendations 3 -3 That the Official Plan indicate the Municipality's support for participation in multi - stakeholder watershed planning studies. 34 That the Official Plan clearly identify that the Municipality will undertake subwatershed studies, in co- operation with the Region, the Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources, for urbanizing sub - watersheds subject to, saWactory cost - sharing arrangements. Environmental monitoring and cumulative impacts assessment Environmental monitoring measures how various conditions of the natural environment change over time, such as the amount of forest cover, stream depth during low flow conditions, and the presence and /or absence of certain species of birds, animals and fish. Watershed plans are an effective tool in determining the cumulative effects of development. 25 3.3 Many issues have to be addressed in order for environmental monitoring and cumulative effects assessment to be effectively implemented including sources of funding to establish and maintain an on -going monitoring program, appropriate thresholds for each environmental condition monitored, and the ultimate effect on land use decisions should monitoring indicate that development is having a significant negative impact. The details of how to implement such a monitoring process would be identified later in consultation with other levels of government and the development industry. In light of the basic directions of the Plan and the provincial and regional policies; it would be appropriate at this time to clearly state the Municipality's intentions to monitor cumulative impacts on the natural environment. Recommendations 3-5 That the Implementation policies of the Official Plan indicate that, among other matters, the Municipality will in consultation with all interested parties, develop a monitoring system to evaluate cumulative impacts on the natural environment. Natural Heritage System Overview Regional and provincial policy require local official plans to identify and protect environmentally sensitive and significant features and areas, and a connected natural heritage system. This concept was elaborated in the Phase 2 "Issues and Options" report.. Submissions Received E. Allin W22 R. Cameron W27 Hans Knecht W31 Durham Region Field Naturalists W48 SAGA W64 Kingsberry Properties W89 Stan Racansky W97 Martha and S. Penfound W123 Dr. T.H. Holmes W125 Courtice Heights Developments W131 Kaitlan Group W132 Haas Shoychet Waisglass Properties W140 Oshawa Durham Home Builders Assoc. W154 Durham Wetlands and Watersheds W155 Bowmanville Mall W156 Kiddicorp Investments W157 Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario W164 26 Summary of Issues Identified by Submissions • The appropriate designation for natural heritage features and areas. • Development setbacks from streams and valleys be determined. • Protecting natural heritage features and areas. Agency Comments Region of Durham The Plan's policies regarding environmentally sensitive areas and natural features need to be clarified. Ministry of Natural Resources The draft Official Plan is an extremely forward thinking, environmentally and ecologically based plan. The policy requiring the gratuitous dedication of environmentally sensitive areas as a condition of development is supported. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority The Green Space designation and policies gives natural areas the same status as other planning designations. A comprehensive data base of the municipality's natural systems and features should be obtained at the start of the planning process. The setback policy for streams and valleylands should be based on both fixed buffers zones and flexible performance standards. The requirement for an environmental impact study should apply to any development activity which could potentially impact on a wetland, even if located more than 120 metres away. Ganaraska Region Conservation Authori The setback where a defined top -of -bank for a stream valley exists should be 10 metres, and should form the rear lot line in subdivisions. As well, the Plan should state that development will not be considered. where an Environmental Impact Assessment identifies impacts unacceptable to the municipality or other review agencies. The appropriate designation for natural heritage features and areas The draft Official Plan identifies all natural heritage features and areas on Map C, with the most sensitive being designated "Green Space" on Map A. However, within the "Green 27 Space" designation, no special protection is provided to those natural features and areas identified as being significant, as required by the Provincial Policy Statements. The definition of 'Environmentally Sensitive Areas" provided in the draft Plan has also been criticized as being too broad. The Official Plan should provide different levels of protection for natural heritage features and areas based on their significance and sensitivity on the basis of the information currently available. Therefore, it is proposed to establish new land use designation of "Environmental Protection Area ", to recognize the most significant components of the natural heritage system including: • all permanent streams and associated valleylands; • most significant woodlots; • all wetlands and wetland complexes; • all areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) excluding the Bowmanville /St. Marys Quarry. No development would be permitted within the "Environmental Protection Area ", except uses such as passive recreation and structures related to erosion control and storm water management. Less significant natural features, including smaller woodlots would continue to be shown on Map C but would receive a lower level of protection. Development may be permitted subject to an environmental impact study. Recommendation 3 -6 That a new land use designation known as "Environmental Protection Areas" be introduced covering the most signdficant natund heritage features and areas. Development setbacks from streams and valleys. There are varied opinions on the most appropriate approach to determining development setbacks along stream valleys. The draft Official Plan currently reflects Ministry of Natural Resources policy by requiring a development setback of 30 metres and 15 metres, as measured from the edge of channel, for cold water streams and warm water streams respectively. These rigid guidelines are easy to administer, but may not protect the valley system below the top of bank, nor provide an appropriate development setback above the top of bank. However, flexible standards are only practical where detailed environmental information is available. It is proposed that a combination of a fixed standard and a performance standard be established to define the development setback areas around stream valleys. The fixed standard would be the top -of -bank plus five metres to accommodate maintenance access. The performance standard would require an increased setback if slope stability or the sensitivity of natural features warrant such an increase. In no case would the setback be less than the standard established by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Recommendation 3 -7 That the Oricial Plan recognize variable setback zone requirements for stream valleys based on environmental or slope stability concerns. In no case, however, would the setback be less than a minimum 5 metres standard. Protection of natural heritage features and areas The Draft Official Plan requires the gratuitous dedication of all or part of an environmentally sensitive area located within the limits of a. proposed development. This policy has been criticized because of the broad definition of environmentally sensitive areas contained in the Draft Plan, including recharge and discharge areas. Current Council's policy under By -law 95 -104 is to request the gratuitous dedication of wetlands, creek valley lands, and shoreline hazard lands as a condition of development approval. It would be appropriate to modify the draft policy to be consistent with current policy. The protection of other natural heritage areas and features could be accomplished through public land acquisition, conservation easements, parkland -dedication or other available regulatory mechanisms. Recommendation 3-8 Thai the draft policies be modified to clarify that only hazard lands, valleylands and wetlands would be requested for gratuitous dedication to the Municipality as a condition of development approval. 3.4 Woodlot Policies Overview Woodlots are vital elements of the natural environment. They are important as habitat and movement corridors for wildlife, and for the maintenance of groundwater and surface water resources. They also form a significant part of the visual landscape of the municipality and are integral to the quality of life of Clarington residents. For these reasons, woodlot protection warrants specific consideration in the Official Plan. P41 Submissions Received SAGA W64 Jo -Anne Mehring W73 Pam Callus W84 Mark Foley W89 Cliff Curtis W121 John Nekkers W122 Courtice Heights Developments W131 Kaitlan Group W132 Eric and Geri Cornish W137 Stan Racansky W138 Messrs. Schleiss and Holland W151 Oshawa - Durham Home Builders Assoc. W154 Durham Wetlands and Watersheds W155 Kiddicorp Investments W157 Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario W164 Peggy Dalidowicz W177 George Leaver V36 Elena Racansky V40 Summary of Issues Identified by Submissions • The appropriate designation for woodlots in the Official Plan. • The woodlots shown are excessive. • Gratuitous dedication of woodlots. Agency Comments Ministry of Agriculture and Food The draft Official Plan should permit woodlot clearing for agricultural use on Class 1 -3 lands when the woodlot is part of a farming operation and productivity or yield will be increased. The Plan should also indicate that commercial logging may occur in the rural areas when undertaken as part of a Forest Management Plan prepared by a qualified forester. The presence of "Green Space" areas to reflect rural woodlots intermixed with agriculturally designated lands is of concern. The Plan should provide large areas of predominantly high priority agricultural lands which are not interrupted by non - agricultural designations. 30 Ministry of Natural Resources The use of criteria to determine significant woodlots is a very progressive approach to identifying woodlots for protection. The criteria used are very comprehensive and cover most of the components that the Ministry would normally recommend. Specific modifications to the woodlot criteria are suggested. The Plan should indicate that a more complete and up -to -date inventory of woodlands and natural areas is required. The Plan should also indicate a desired level of future forest cover for municipality (preferably 25% to 30 %). The policy restricting development within woodlots is supported. However, commercial logging should be permitted under an approved forest management plan provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Conservation Authorities or a Registered Professional Forester. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Woodlots should be designated "Green Space" rather than just being indicated on Map C. Ecological function should be considered when assessing the quality of a woodlot. Woodlots larger than 30 ha and 300 m deep should be protected, and development setbacks should be provided for smaller woodlots to promote the regeneration of the forest core. In the Authority's experience, the incorporation of wooded areas into residential lots has not proven to be an. effective method of woodlot protection and is no longer recommended. To ensure that expanded agricultural uses do not impact upon the sensitivity of a woodlot, there must be a mechanism to trigger the need for an environmental impact analysis. Ganaraska Region Conservation Authoritv Commercial logging should be permitted on private woodlots provided it is undertaken in accordance with a management plan prepared by a Registered Professional Forester. Staff Comments The appropriate designation for woodlots In the Draft Official Plan, tableland woodlots were identified on the Natural Features Map C. In addition, the more significant woodlots were designated "Green Space" on the Land Use Map A. Such woodlots were designated for preservation and development was prohibited. Upon review of the submissions and having regard for provincial and regional policy, it is proposed that some revisions be made to this framework. Firstly, tableland woodlots would 31 continue to be shown on the Natural Features Map C and will be accurately defined through the use of digitized Ontario Base Mapping. The indication of the tableland woodlots on Map C would trigger the requirement for an environmental impact analysis and /or a woodlot preservation plan in the event of a development application. It is recognized that the preservation of woodlots in urban areas is difficult to achieve particularly where isolated wooded areas are involved. However, larger significant woodlots which are associated with valleys or wetland system are worthy of protection in order to maintain ecological systems. Therefore, it is proposed that the Official Plan would designate the most significant woodlots as Environmental Protection Areas, similar to wetlands and valleylands. The exact boundaries would be the subject of detailed studies submitted with development applications on adjacent lands. The less significant woodlots in Urban Area would be designated for Residential but subject to the constraints imposed by the policies for natural features outlined above. In this case,. the environmental impact analysis could result in smaller pockets of trees being retained in certain areas or possibly groups of trees retained on residential lots. In rural areas, woodlots would only be shown on the Natural Features Map C but retain the predominant land use designation of adjacent lands. This would mean that smaller, isolated woodlots could have an Agricultural or Green Space designation. Recommendations 3 -9 That the Official Plan designate the most significant woodlots as "Environmental Protection Areas ". 3 -10 That the less significant woodtots in Urban Areas be designated for Residential or Employment Area uses but be subject to an environmental impact analysis. The woodlots shown are excessive The Draft Official Plan designates urban woodlots as "Green Space ". A total of nine objections were received to the designation of four woodlots in Courtice and two woodlots in Bowmanville, as indicated on Maps 7 and 8 to this Report. Courtice Woodlots An environmental study of Courtice north of Nash Road was recently undertaken for the Region by the consulting firm Ecological Services for Planning Ltd. This study, entitled 'Environmental Impact Study of the Courtice Major Urban Area', was released in 1994. 01 33 �'?)vuuwuIOIPJuvuVJ�pj vuv lS?)U- 1s%�-9UIrR=9 Vjvvvv16v u DOOW ML%MVOLLC MG3MH AREA 34 a) Schleiss and Holland Woodlot (Submission W151) The 1994 Courtice Environmental Study indicates that this woodlot is a largely undisturbed mature mixed woodlot with potential for high wildlife species diversity. The woodlot serves as a source area for a tributary to the Harmony Creek. The Study identifies this woodlot as having high sensitivity to impacts from development.. It is currently designated Minor Open Space in the Neighbourhood Plan and it is recommended that this woodlot be protected. b) Curtis - Nekkers- Dalidowicz Woodlot (Submission W121, W122, W177) This woodlot is the eastward continuation of the Schleiss and Holland woodlot. The 1994 Environmental Study indicates that this is a disturbed mature mixed woodlot with moderate sensitivity to impacts from development. The northerly portions contiguous to the highly sensitive Schleiss and Holland woodlot to the west and the wooded area in the Farewell Creek valley to the east, which is rated as having very high sensitivity. However, the portion south of the future extension of Springfield Drive would be isolated from the main woodlot. It is appropriate to release these lands because of commitments• through previous development approvals for the extension of roads and services to this area. However, tree preservation plans should be utilized in the design of the plan of subdivision to retain as many trees as practical. C) Mehring Woodlot (Submission W73) This woodlot is located on a property which is part of a larger land assembly for a proposed plan of subdivision. The woodlot lies immediately adjacent to the Harmony Creek Valley. The 1994 Environmental Study indicates this is an immature to undisturbed mature woodlot which provides mature wildlife habitat and a corridor for wildlife movement. The Study identifies the woodlot as having moderate sensitivity to impacts from development. However, staff note that this woodlot is significant in the Courtice context, containing mature hardwoods and being located adjacent to the Harmony Creek valley system and therefore, should be protected. The precise boundaries of the woodlots could be determined in the context of a development application of the adjacent lands. d) Kiddicorp Woodlot (Submission W157) According to the 1994 Environmental Study, this woodlot is part of a much larger undisturbed mature woodlot which possesses a high water table and acts as a potential groundwater recharge area. It provides mature habitat for wildlife, in particular for interior species. The entire woodlot is rated as having very high sensitivity to impacts from development. Kiddicorp Investments has submitted a draft plan of subdivision which covers that portion of the woodlot subject to the submission. Instead of high rise apartments, which could conserve large open space areas, the proponent seeks to construct a traditional plan of 35 subdivision. A more detailed environmental study of the entire woodlot is required to provide a more in -depth evaluation of the woodlot and enable the boundaries of the woodlot to be more precisely defined. Bowmanville Woodlots a) Cornish Woodlot (Submission W137, V36) This "Green Space" designation reflects a large woodlot which was cleared in late 1994 and early 1995. The owners are currently subject to prosecution under the Region of Durham Tree Preservation By -law. Staff note that the Tree Preservation By -law provides for the restoration of all or part of a cleared woodlot. The "Green Space" designation should therefore be maintained. b) Kemp Woodlot (Submission V18) A review of aerial photography and source maps and a site visit by Staff in February 1995 confirmed that the "Green Space" designation inadvertently incorporated additional lands that were clearly not part of the woodlot. An appropriate adjustment to the boundary has been reviewed with Mr. Kemp. Recommendation 3 -11 That the designation for woodlots be retained save and except for the following: a) That the designation of the Curtis Nekkers Dakdowicz woodlots be adjusted to remove the lands south of the future Spring- -veld Drive extension. b) That the designation of the hemp woodlot be adjusted to re, sect the actual limits of the woodlot. Gratuitous dedication of woodlots. The public acquisition of woodlots would provide a number of benefits, including the perpetual protection of the woodlot and the provision of natural areas for public use. However, the Municipality does not have the financial resources to pursue a blanket policy of purchasing woodlots, nor does it have the legal authority to require the gratuitous dedication of a woodlot except as parkland dedication. While developers have traditionally been willing to dedicate valleylands gratuitously due to flood and erosion hazards, the submissions indicate that this is not acceptable for woodlots unless considered as parkland dedication. 36 3.5 Under the planning reforms .established through Bill 163, the Municipality now has new powers to enact a tree preservation by -law to regulate the destruction of trees on private property. If the Municipality were to enact such a by -law, the question of ownership of the lands would be less important to achieving the same objective. Another option for tree preservation is to allow for density transfers or bonusing. Thus while the Draft Official Plan has focussed primarily on one mechanism to achieve the preservation of woodlots, it would be more appropriate to recognize the variety of mechanisms which could be utilized, including: • municipal acquisition; • gratuitous dedication; • parkland dedication; • regulation of private lands (tree preservation by -law); and • density transfers or bonusing. Recommendation 312 That the Official Plan recognize a variety of mechanisms to achieve the preservation of woodlots with municipal ownership pursued for only the most significant woodlots. 313 That the Municipality enact a tree preservation by-law under the Municipal Act. Lake Iroquois Beach Overview The beach (also referred to as the shoreline) of glacial Lake Iroquois is characterized by a shallow water table, wetlands and extensive forested areas. It functions as a band of local ground water recharge and discharge. The Beach and its features and functions are sensitive to disturbances associated with changes in land use, such as the clearing of forests for urbanization or agriculture. The northern portions of the Courtice and Bowmanville Urban Area, as well as south Orono and the hamlet of Newtonville, are located on the Lake Iroquois Beach. Submissions Received Valiant Property Management W96, V45, V46 Racansky Family W97, W138, W171, W184 Allan Vaillancourt W149 Durham Wetlands and Watersheds W155 Ann Cowman V41 37 Summary of Issues Identified By Submissions Maintaining the ecological functions of the Lake Iroquois Beach. Agency Comments Region of Durham The interpretation of the whole of the Lake Iroquois Shoreline as an environmentally sensitive area may be unduly restrictive. Why is the expansion of Newtonville specifically prohibited, and not that of other hamlets and urban areas also adjacent to or within the Lake Iroquois Shoreline? Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority The preservation of recharge /discharge functions in Courtice and north Bowmanville is critical to cold water fish species/habitat in adjacent streams. Radically different methods of storm water management are required in Courtice and north Bowmanville to protect groundwater functions. The policies in the draft Official Plan relating to the Lake Iroquois Shoreline are supported. The requirement for the preparation of environmental impact studies for urban development on the Shoreline provides the opportunity to ensure that its complex environmental functions, such as ground water recharge and discharge, will be addressed. Neighbourhoods 8 and 9 in north Bowmanville should be placed in a Special Study Area so that the level of development can be influenced by environmental studies. Staff Comments Maintaining the ecological functions of the Lake Iroquois Beach One of the objectives of the draft Official Plan is the preservation and protection of the functions Lake Iroquois Beach (Shoreline) with its forests, wildlife habitat and its significant functions of ground water recharge. It is the source of many smaller streams and a major contributor to baseflow for larger streams which originate in the Oak Ridges Moraine. Thus the protection of this natural feature is a key environmental objective of the Official Plan. The Beach is identified on Map C (Natural Features) of the draft Plan, but is not specifically designated on Map A (Land Use). Uses permitted on the Beach are in accordance with land use designations. It is recognized that the provisions of the Draft Official Plan are not clear on this issue. This matter will be addressed in the recommended- version of the Official Plan. Many of the issues related to the protection of the Lake Iroquois Beach are closely associated with other specific issues being addressed through the Official Plan Review - the W protection of ground and surface water resources through watershed planning, and the protection of woodlots and wetlands. Those portions of the Lake Iroquois Beach designated for urban development in northerly portions of Courtice and Bowmanville are under the greatest pressure. Therefore, the preparation of watershed or subwatershed plans for the Black/Farewell Creeks system and the Bowmanville /Soper Creeks system should be considered as municipal priorities. As well, approaches to protect the Beach's ground water recharge functions, including alternative storm water management techniques, should be utilized. Protection of the Lake Iroquois Beach in the rural area requires a limitation on development. Development applications, including aggregate extraction activities, will be required to submit an environmental analysis to address the impact on the Beach's ecological functions and possible mitigative measures. Recommendations 344 That the use of alternative storm water management measures to facilitate the maintenance of ground water functions be required for any development within the Lake Iroquois Beach area. 3 -15 That the relationship between the natural feature policiesfor the Lake Iroquois Beach and the land use designation be clarified. 39 4.1 Provincial and Regional Policies Comprehensive Set of Provincial Policy Statements Policies in Section B (Economic, Community Development, and Infrastructure-Policies), Section C (Housing Policies) and E of the Policy Statements have implications for the planning of urban areas. The linkages between social and human service needs and land use planning should be recognized in land use planning decisions. Public streets and places and facilities used by the public should be planned to meet the needs of pedestrians and be safe, lively and accessible to all. The well -being of main streets and downtowns should be fostered. Communities should be planned to use land efficiently, and promote the efficient use of infrastructure and public service facilities. Municipalities are to provide opportunities for at least 30 percent of new dwelling units, including redevelopment and intensification, to be affordable. Intensification is to be permitted in all areas of residential use, except where infrastructure is inadequate or there are physical constraints. Municipalities are to maintain a sufficient supply of land for development and redevelopment, specifically: • 10 year supply of designated land; and 0 3 year supply of draft approved and registered plans of subdivision. Municipalities should be planned to provide opportunities for energy and water conservation through such means as siting and building design. Durham Regional Official Plan The development of urban areas shall be based on compact form, mixed uses, intensification and urban design. Each community shall be developed to incorporate the widest possible variety of housing. A goal of the Plan is to restore the historic integration of the shopping function with other traditional Central Area functions, such as housing, employment, recreation, social activities and cultural facilities. Applications to increase the floor space allocation for designated Main Central Areas and Sub - Central Areas shall be accompanied by a retail impact study, prepared by the Region at the expense of the proponent, to ensure the application does not unduly affect the viability of any other Central Area designated in the Regional or local official plan. 40 4.2 Residential Neighbourhoods Overview Section 9 of the Draft Official Plan contains policies related to the future development of residential neighbourhoods. Residential neighbourhoods comprise the basic building blocks for community land use planning. They comprise not just housing but the entire variety of land uses such as schools, parks and convenience commercial facilities which support a residential area. In reviewing the submissions, the Housing policies contained in Section 6 of the Draft Official Plan were also reviewed. Submissions Received D. Davidson W16, W77 R. Cameron W27 John Huber W32 June Clark W35 William Stewart W72 Bramalea Ltd. W88 Valiant Property Management W110 Courtice Heights Developments Ltd. W131 Kaitlin Group W132 Durham Non - Profit Housing W133 Haas Shoychet Waisglass W140 Oshawa - Durham Home Builders Association W154 Kiddicorp Investments W157 Hugh Neill V43 Ross Miller V52 Summaries of Issues Identified Through Submissions • Providing a variety and mix of housing stock. • Integrating assisted (rent - geared -to- income) housing be into neighbourhoods. • Appropriateness of density ranges and prescribed building forms. • Flexibility in housing targets, locational criteria and urban design criteria. Agency Comments Ministry of Housing The promotion of affordable housing by the Municipality is very encouraging. However, the Draft Official Plan contains criteria for group homes which is restrictive and criteria for accessory apartments which does not comply with Bill 120, The Resident's Rights Act. There are concerns that the restriction of non -profit housing to "small scale housing projects" would 41 be viewed as exclusionary and restrictive. Furthermore, phrases such as "the concentration of non - profit housing" could be rewritten in a more positive manner. The Municipality needs to clarify how the urban design criteria would be applied. The Region of Durham The difference between the Municipal Housing Statement intensification targets and those contained in the Draft Official Plan needs explanation. Additional background information should be provided on the criteria for group homes. Accessory apartments policy does not comply with Bill 120. More detailed policies are required on affordable housing. Staff Comments Providing a variety and mix of housing stock Section 9.4.8 of the draft Official Plan states that all plans of subdivision should have a variety of housing forms. Concerns have been raised that this may be difficult to implement in smaller plans of subdivision. In certain instances, only one housing form may be suitable due to adjacent estate housing or environmental constraints. Staff concur with this suggestion that the Official Plan should provide greater flexibility for subdivision and not routinely require the full array housing forms in every subdivision. Recommendation 44 That the Official Plan should provide for a variety of housing forms but allow greater axibility to account for specific circumstances which may limit one subdivision proposal from providing a full array of housing forms. Integrating assisted (rent - geared -to- income) housing and special needs housing into neighbourhoods The draft Official Plan encourages the integration of assisted housing in residential neighbourhoods but provides policies to discourage "the concentration of non -profit housing in any one area of the Municipality". Some residents expressed concern about allowing any assisted housing. . Government agencies and non -profit housing providers raised concerns that this type of policy can be interpreted very broadly and should be rewritten in a more positive manner. Similar concerns were expressed about the possible interpretation of "small scale non -profit housing ". Staff concur that these policies should be rewritten in a more positive tone which requires that a variety of housing be provided in neighbourhoods. 42 Recommendation 4-2 That the Official Plan provide for the integration of assisted (rent-geared -to- income) housing and social housing into residential neighbourhoods without reference to "concentration" of such housing types. Appropriateness of net density ranges and prescribed building_forms The Draft Official Plan provides a density range, predominant housing form and a height limit for four density categories. While the density range (units per hectare) is a convenient calculation for planners and developers, residents are largely concerned with the question of housing form and height. The purpose of incorporating both measures is to provide a common understanding of the anticipated form of development. A number of residents expressed concern with the amount of higher density development but not necessarily with the definitions provided in the Draft Official Plan. With one exception, there were no concerns with the height limitation. This is encouraging since staff have taken an approach to increasing density through a more ground- oriented building mass and a prohibition of high -rise towers. Some development proponents suggested that the upper limit of the low density housing should be increased from 25 to 30 units per net hectare to allow for limited street townhouses in these areas. After reviewing the broader objectives of the Plan which encourage a variety of housing types, and noting some of the problems with larger blocks of medium density housing, staff concur with this suggestion. Recommendation 4-3 That the Low Density H range be increased from 15-25 to Y5 -30 units per net hectare and that limited street- townhouse forms be permitted in the Low Density Area. Flexibility in housing targets, locational criteria and urban design criteria. A number of submissions raised concerns that the various standards contained in the Draft Official Plan were too prescriptive for an official plan and did not allow for enough flexibility. Specific concerns were: • allocation of dwelling units by density type on Map E • maximum number of units for block townhouses (50) and street townhouses (6) • requirement for on -site amenity areas for medium and high density developments i urban design criteria 43 A number of submissions suggested that these policies should be less rigid by substituting the word "shall" with phrases such as "shall have regard for ", "shall generally" or "shall encourage ". This type of language would allow for a more flexible interpretation and exceptions. While staff recognize the need for some flexibility, there is also a need to give the Official Plan sufficient strength so that it establishes a definitive direction. Each of the policies will be reviewed further in light of these two needs and revised if necessary in the Recommended Official Plan. Recommendation None 4.3 Main Central Areas Overview Section 10 of the draft Official Plan deals with Central Areas and commercial uses. Main Central Areas are the central focal points of community activity containing an integrated array of housing, shopping facilities and services, offices, institutions. recreational and cultural facilities. The draft Official Plan promotes Bowmanville as a regional centre, the creation of people- oriented environments, the integration of various activities and the preservation of the vitality of historic downtowns. Submissions Fleurette W18 Bowmanville Memorial Hospital W57, W61, W69 Bill Stewart W72 Carol Noble W74 Otto Provenzano W91 Valiant Property Management W96, W110 Richard Gay Holdings Ltd. W109 Kaitlin Group W132 Bowmanville Mall W156 Edmond VanHaverbeke/Murray Patterson Verbal Summaries of Issues Identified Through Submissions • The mix and integration of uses. • The use of retail impact studies. • The boundary of the Courtice Main Central Area. 44 The nature and scale of the study to be undertaken for the Courtice Main Central Area. • The boundary of the Newcastle Village Main Central Area. Agency Comments Region of Durham Regional planning staff noted that the Bowmanville Main Central Area will have to be refined in light of the OMB decision to establish two Main Central Areas in Bowmanville. It was also noted that Orono did not have a Main.Central Area in the Regional Plan and therefore an amendment would be required or it could be designated as a Local or Community Central Area, which does not require a Regional Plan designation. Staff Comments The mix and integration of uses in Main Central Areas The Durham Regional Official Plan establishes the mixture of uses as perhaps the key element of Central Areas. The positive benefits of mixing and integrating land uses include compact urban form, efficient transportation, improved livetwork relationship and an active pedestrian environment. There have been, however, long standing concerns about the effective implementation of mixed -uses in Central Areas. Bowmanville Mali suggested that mixed -use could occur in a horizontal relationship (ie. an on -site apartment building). Valiant Property Management suggested that shopping centres have difficulty incorporating garbage pick -up, loading, site safety, functionality of retail space and site layout in a mixed - use format. While the draft Official Plan did not specifically require mixed -use buildings, it strongly encourages this form of development. Mixed -use development were defined either commercial, community or institutional uses incorporating residential dwellings in the same building or in separate buildings. All central areas must provide residential or mixed -use developments. For this reason, it is critical to have an urban design plan which ensures the mix and integration of all land uses. It should be noted most Main and Sub - Central Areas in Clarington are located on Highway 2 which is also recognized as a transit spine in the Regional Official Plan. The mix of uses is important to develop the environment that is supportive of transit and pedestrian activity. Thus, while the Official Plan should not strictly enforce vertical mixed -use buildings, the mix and integration of a variety of land uses needs to remain a cornerstone of the Official Plan. 45 Recommendation None The use of retail impact studies The submissions did not object to the use of retail impact studies or that the municipality would retain the consultant. However, several different views were expressed on the application of retail impact studies. Bowmanville Mall felt that the requirement for retail impact studies should be increased for proposal greater than 3,500 sq.m. rather than 2,500 sq.m. as proposed in the Draft Official Plan. They also noted that there appeared to be an oversight in not requiring studies for areas outside of Main Central Areas. Valiant Property Management felt that their site had an approved zoning and there was no need for a retail impact study. There is a need to clarify the policies of the Draft Official Plan on the use of retail impact studies. The intent was that such studies would be required at the time of an official plan amendment or rezoning. As such, staff concur with Valiant's submission that such a study would not be required for a site plan application. As to the threshold above which retail impact studies would be required, staff are satisfied with that 2,500 sq. m is appropriate. This would include proposals for new format retail warehouse stores including those that may be located in Highway Commercial Areas as required under Section 10.8.2 of the Draft Official Plan. Recommendation 44 That Section 10.3.6 be clarified to require the rezoning of lands for all commercial proposals greater than 2,500 square metres or for the designation of new Central Areas. The boundary of the Courtice Main Central Area Two submissions by Provenzano (W 91) and Gay Construction (W 109) request the extension of the Courtice Main Central Area to incorporate additional lands to the north and east. The draft Plan designates approximately 18 ha (45 acres) for the Courtice Main Central Area. Within the timeframe of this Plan, these lands are more than sufficient to accommodate the anticipated mix of uses to develop in the Main Central Area. In addition, the sites of the proposed additions would contribute to strip commercial development along Highway 2 rather than being focused so as to contribute to establishing a downtown for Courtice. There will be no recommended changes to the boundary of the Courtice Main Central Area. i, The nature and scale of the study to be uudert<ake►► for the Courtice Main Central Area Valiant Property Management owns a 6.4 ha (15.8 acre) site within the Courtice Main Central Area with an existing C1 zoning which permits 13,935 sq.m (150,000 sq.ft.) of commercial floorspace. The draft Official Plan designates the Courtice Main Central Area as a Special Study Area and requires a comprehensive land use study for the Main Central Area including an urban design plan. The concern of Valiant Property Management is that a secondary plan process would require public consultation and could jeopardize their existing zoning. The Courtice Main Central Area will be a critical area for the success of Courtice in becoming a distinct community. It must be planned with care and consideration for good urban design. It is not staffs intention, however, to affect the existing commercial floorspace permitted on the Valiant site. In this regard, it would be appropriate to specify the details of the Study and to clarify that the existing amount of commercial floorspace on the Valiant lands would not be diminished by the secondary plan study. Recommendation ¢S Diat Section 17.3 be clarified as to the scope of the secondary plan and urban design study for the Courtice Main Central Area including speci, fcally that the allocation of commercial,floorspace to the Valiant site would not be reduced through such study. The boundary of the Newcastle Village Main Central Area Edmond VanHaverbeke and Murray Patterson requested clarification of the Newcastle Village Main Central Area boundary. The Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle contains a secondary plan for the Main Central Area. However, the Draft Official Plan does not contain a secondary plan for the Main Central Area and there is some confusion as to the location of the Main Central Area boundaries. In addition, the above parties requested that the boundary of the Newcastle Village Main Central Area be extended southerly to Emily Street and easterly along the south side of King Street (Highway 2) to Arthur Street. Staff support the southerly extension to Emily Street to enable parking areas to be developed to support King Street commercial buildings. Recommendations ¢6 That the boundary of the Newcastle ITllage Main Central Area be extended southerly to Emily Street and a secondary plan be prepared to be incorporated in the Recommended Official Plan. 47 4.4 Parks Overview In 1991 Hough Stansbury Woodland completed a Recreation/Leisure Services Master Plan which provided a parks hierarchy and standards for parkland dedication. Based on these recommendations and the proposed expansions to the urban areas neighbourhood, community and district park sites were selected within the urban areas. A number of submissions object to these designations for apparent economic reasons. Submissions Received Edmond VanHaverbeke W105 Courtice Heights Developments W131 Kaitlin Group Limited W132 Anglo York Industries Limited W142 Oshawa - Durham Home Builders Association W154 289143 Ontario Limited W165, V42 Schickedanz Brothers Ltd. W166 Summaries of Issues Identified Through Submissions • The designation of community parks at the following locations: Courtice South -West at Prestonvale Road and Bloor Street); Bowmanville North (Liberty Street and Concession Road #3); - Bowmanville East (Lambs Road and the C.P. railway tracks); and, Newcastle Village (Highway #2 and Rudell Road). • Minimum street frontage requirement for parks. • The park service standard versus the parkland dedication standard. Agency Comments Community Services Department Community Services Department has indicated that it supports the locations of the future parks, save and except for the Bowmanville East Community Park. Staff Comments The designation of the Community Parks at the locations shown The Recreation/Leisure Services Master Plan recommended that community parks be provided at the rate of 0.8 hectares /1,000 population. It also recommended a distinction between Major and Minor Community Parks. Major community parks would be the site of major facilities like arenas, swimming pools and illuminated sports fields. Minor community parks would be used for non - illuminated sports fields. The Draft Official Plan has provided for community park locations to serve the requirements for only a portion of the ultimate need required by the Regional population targets for three lakeshore urban areas. On the basis of the 20 year targets to be utilized in the Recommended Official Plan, the community parkland requirements are as follows: F_ COMMUNITY PARKLAND REQUIREMENTS, 2016 Urban Area 2016 Total Community . Existing Additional Population Target Parkland Community Community Required Parkland Parkland (lia) (ha) Required (ha) Bowmanville 63,000 50 11 * 39 Courtice 35,000 28 11 * 17 Newcastle Village 15,000 12 0 12 Total 113,000 90 22 68 * Note: Darlington Soccer Fields are divided equally between the Bowmanville and Courtice Urban Area. In consideration of the additional amount of community parkland required to serve the population at year 2016, staff revisited the Draft Official Plan in terms of the adequacy and location of future community parks having regard to the following criteria: • community parks are to provide a mixture of active and passive recreational opportunities; • facilities should be located to serve approximately 20,000 - 25,000 people within a 1.5 - 2.5 km radius; • park sizes should range between 8 -12 ha in size or larger depending on the intended facility mix; • sites should be located along arterial or collector roads with approximately 25% of the park perimeter having direct road frontage; 49 the site should provide suitable tableland for the location of active facilities enclosed in buildings, baseball and soccer fields, parking areas and park access; • the site should be adjacent to valleylands which link the park to future trail systems and natural areas. This permits an alternate means of facility access through walking or cycling; and • the locations should have regard for the future availability of (future) servicing. As a result of our review, additional community parks are required. As to the location of all proposed Community Parks in the Draft Official Plan, we are satisfied that they also meet the above -noted criteria. However, in response to the concerns raised, the adjustments to some park locations are recommended as indicated below as well as indicated on Maps 9 to 11. (a) Bowmanville East A 12 -16 ha (30 - 40 acre) park serving the eastern portion of Bowmanville has been designated adjacent to the C.P.R. tracks between Lambs Road and Soper Creek. Development of the site would be contingent on services being extended to this area. The park is adjacent to the Soper Creek valleyland and generally consists of tableland with some relatively deep gullies are apparent. A planned population of 16,900 is within a 1.8 km radius of the park site. A portion of the property is owned by Schickedanz Brothers Limited who object to the Community Park designation. The applicant had submitted a concept plan for the area in 1990 which proposed low density residential development on the site. They wish to have the property designated for residential uses. The Community Services Department has indicated that development costs for this location would be high because of the slopes and the need for a bridge for access purposes. An alternative site offering additional tableland would be preferable. In response to the submission and the concerns of the Community Services Department, it is recommended that this site be moved to the northwest corner of Concession Street and Lambs Road. This location would provide suitable tableland as required. (b) Newcastle Village A 12 -16 ha (30 - 40 ac) park at the southwest corner of Highway #2 and Rudell Road has been designated to serve all of Newcastle Village. The site is comprised primarily of tableland which gently slopes towards Wilmot Creek. The property can be easily serviced from development to the east. The planned population for Newcastle Village, being 18,500, is within a 3.2 km radius of the park site. 50 PE88LESTONE ROAD PROPOSED IN DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN ' REGIONAL URBAN ~' AREA BOUNDARY 51 �1d1 A P 9 COMMUNITY PARKS COO URTICE URBAN AREA MAP 10 Dommumo7v PARKS BOO WN&MYOLLE URBAN AREA PROPOSED OFFICIAL OFFICIAL PLAN PROPOSED REVISED LOCATION REGIONAL URBAN AREA BOUNDARY MAP 10 Dommumo7v PARKS BOO WN&MYOLLE URBAN AREA CONCESSION ROAD 3 PROPOSED IN DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN PROPOSED REVISED LOCATION REGIONAL URBAN AREA BOUNDARY MAP 11 COMMUNITY I I . NEWCASTLE VI1101 53 An objection has been received from Edmond VanHaverbeke who requests that his lands be excluded from the designation. The property had been designated to obtain accessibility and visibility along Highway #2. It is proposed that only the western half of the property be designated as Community Park, allowing Mr. VanHaverbeke to retain his residence. Sufficient frontage for park visibility and entrance purposes will still be available. Recommendations ¢7 Th at the Bowmanville Fast Community Park be relocated southerly to the northwest corner of Lambs Road and Concession Street. 4-8 T hat the configuration. of the Newcastle pillage Community Park be revised to reduce the frontage on Highway #2. Minimum street frontage requirement for parks The minimum of 25% street frontage requirement for parks was recommended by the Recreation /Leisure Services Master Plan. The purpose of this policy is to provide parks with more prominence and visibility instead of concealing them behind residential development. They become more accessible and provide a greater community focus. Greater frontage also contributes to community safety by allowing easy visual access from the surrounding areas. Development proponents expressed concerns that such a policy may impact their return by reducing the saleable frontage in a plan of subdivision. It should be noted, however, that this general guideline has been used for several years in reviewing plans of subdivision. No change is recommended to this policy. The nark service standard versus the parkland _dedication standard The Official Plan provides a service standard for each type of park. This service standard is expressed in the terms of hectares per thousand persons. For example, the neighbourhood park service standard is 0.8 ha /1000 persons. The service standard for all types of parkland totals 2.0 ha /1000 persons as indicated in Section 18.3.4 of the Draft Official Plan. On the other hand, there is a park dedication requirement permitted under the Planning Act where a municipality can require the dedication of 2 % of industrial /commercial lands and 5 % of residential and other lands or alternatively 1 hectare per 300 dwelling units. Concerns were expressed by the development industry that the service standard contained in Section 18.3.4 could not be fulfilled on the basis of parkland dedications under the Planning Act. Specifically, municipal purchases over and above the parkland dedication would be required. The Draft Official Plan acknowledges the need for municipal purchases and the possibility of donations or bequests from individuals or coTporations. These policies are contained in Section 23.9 of the Plan. 54 4.5 Recommendation 4-9 That section 18.3.4 be clarified to indicate that it is a service standard objective of the Municipality. Schools Overview Through the Official Plan review process, the planning of future and existing neighbourhoods must take in account evolving service needs of residents including educational facilities. In this regard, schools have been designated within the urban areas to accommodate the educational requirements of future residents. Submissions Received Hugh & Carol Ann Neill W 90 N. Mitchell W 103 Cliff Curtis W 121 John Nekkers W 122 Schleiss and Holland W 151 Marchetti & De Minico W 175 Kiddicorp Investments Verbal Kirk Kemp V18 Summary of Issues Identified Through Submissions 0 Objections to six proposed school sites at the following locations: Courtice public secondary school in Penfound Neighbourhood on Prestonvale Road (Neill W90); public elementary school designation in northern limits of Worden Neighbourhood, (Schleiss & Holland W151); - separate elementary school designation in the Worden Neighbourhood Courtice; (Curtis W121; Nekkers W122); separate elementary school in Avondale Neighbourhood ( Kiddicorp Investments); Bowmanville separate elementary school designation in Apple Blossom Neighbourhood (Marchetti & DeMinico W175); and public secondary school in Liberty Rills Neighbourhood (Kemp V18). • Flexibility in the actual siting of school sites 55 Agency Comments Region of Durham The Region is concerned that siting schools adjacent to or along Type "A" arterial roads causes a conflict between the function of the road as a high volume arterial and the desire for reduced speed limits in school zones. The criteria for locating schools should include that they not be fronting or adjacent to Type "A" arterial roads. School Boards Both school boards requested flexibility to extend services and develop sites outside the Interim Urban Boundary. They also requested flexibility in siting secondary school sites in conjunction with the review of plans of subdivision. The Separate School Board requested that minimum site requirements be increased. Both School Boards requested that several school sites be relocated. Many of the requested changes in location are to provide more sites within or immediately adjacent to the Interim urban Boundary to allow them access to sanitary sewer and water supply services to provide flexibility in accommodating future growth needs. The changes requested by the School Boards are as follows: Courtice • Relocate the separate elementary school site in the Worden Neighbourhood to Highland Gardens Neighbourhood. • There are concerns that the designated public secondary school site in Courtice can be serviced and constructed when required. Bowmanville • Relocate the proposed north Bowmanville public secondary school to a site immediately north of Concession Road #3 adjacent to the Interim Urban Boundary. • Relocate the proposed public secondary school site away from the railway tracks. Newcastle Village • Relocation the proposed separate elementary school site in Foster Neighbourhood Newcastle Village to a location inside the Interim Urban Boundary on the east side of Rudell Road. • Relocate the proposed public elementary school site away from the railway tracks. 56 Stag Comments Obiections to specific scbool sites A number of landowners have objected to specific school sites designated in the draft Official Plan. Each of these are dealt with in the Appendix to this report but there are some common issues addressed in this section. Secondary schools consume larger parcels of land, generally 6 to 8 ha (15 to 20 acres) while elementary schools consume between 2.2 to 2.8 ha (5.5 to 7.0 acres). As such, these facilities can have a significant impact on the design of a plan of subdivision and the expectations of the development proponent. However, school boards are supposed to provide fair market value for the acquisition of such lands. Most of the objections to elementary school sites are situations where a school site has been designated on lands previously designated for residential purposes. In essence, the site is being "retrofitted" into a partially developed neighbourhood. This includes some smaller parcels or involve a combination of several landowners. There are concerns about equity when some of the larger parcels have developed without necessarily providing school sites. One of the reasons for the official plan review is to adjust to new circumstances which may affect previously designated -lands. There have been demographic and school program changes which have affected student generation rates. Some of the new circumstances include the addition of day care and junior kindergarten classes to elementary schools and a greater proportion of separate school students. Elementary school sites have been selected on the basis of the following criteria: - on a collector road - for public schools a location generally central to a neighbourhood (400 metre optimal radius) - for separate schools, a location generally central to several neighbourhoods (800 metre optimal radius) - adjacent to park wherever possible. In instances where schools have been "retrofitted" into partially developed neighbourhoods, school sites are not necessarily optimally located but attempt to meet the need of the existing and future student population. The location of all school sites have been reviewed and staff are generally satisfied that they are appropriately located and necessary to meet the future need, save and except for the school sites adjacent to railways and the separate elementary school site in Worden Neighbourhood. These will be reviewed further with the relevant school board. In addition, the following changes are recommended: Recommendations 4-10 That the public secondary school site in Liberty Riffs Neighbourhood in Bowmanvilk be relocated southerly to front on Concession Road 3. 57 ¢II That the separate elementary school site within Avondale Neighbourhood in courtice be relocated from the west side to the east side of Avondale Drive. Flexibility in the actual siting of school sites Both the school boards and landowners wanted to ensure that there was some flexibility in the siting of the schools at the time of approval of a plan of subdivision. As with all land use designations in the Official Plan, there is some flexibility and the actual boundaries are determined in the development application review process. The text specifically states that the locations shown are approximate. However, while the school symbols can "float" to a limited extent, the objectives of the Plan, the general location within a neighbourhood and the siting criteria of the school boards must be adhered to. Recommendation None. 1 SCHLEISS 4 211 WORDEN CURTIS 1 NEKKM 'ASH ROAD m o- 5 & HIGHLAND GARDENS WESTMORE HANCOCK zi __ EA HIGHWAY No. 2 0 ai Mm 1 DARLINGTON 1 EMILY o S71 OWE AVONDALE "1 Ell W KIDDICORP f'ENFOUND 12 W NEILLg 11 EBENEZER z OKE FARM 0 1 BLOOR STREET 13 1 BAYVIEM LAKE ONTAR /O 59 401 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS A PUBLIC (l SEPARATE N 0 200 400 600 800 m 200 m BASELINE ROAD MAP 12 \ SUMMON -8 (DIM SCHOOL OO L SO4LS COO URMCC URBAN GQG3EA NEIGHBOURHOOD BOUNDARY SECONDARY SCHOOLS COURTiCE CORNERS PUBLIC SEPARATE 401 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS A PUBLIC (l SEPARATE N 0 200 400 600 800 m 200 m BASELINE ROAD MAP 12 \ SUMMON -8 (DIM SCHOOL OO L SO4LS COO URMCC URBAN GQG3EA 9 � o 0 200 400 600 B00 m { 200 m �CONC r� { °a 0 K f: { tt OOD s NASH a Z 0 � w TON CREEK �r y SOPER { SECONDARY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS J-- p � PUBLIC P PUBLIC SEPARATE cl SEPARATE LAKE ONTAR /O HALM 3 NEIGHBOURHOOD BOUNDARY (fin n H 8 M N SCHOOL V L 5.1 Provincial and Regional Policy Comprehensive Set of Policy Statements Section A of the Policy Statements addresses the issues of fish habitat and the shoreline hazard zone along the Great Lakes. Section B addresses the issue of access to the waterfront. The regulatory shoreline for lands adjacent to the Great Lakes is defined by the furthest landward limit of the area subject to lake flooding, within the 100 year erosion limit or a dynamic beach. Development is to be generally directed to areas outside of the regulatory shoreline. For the purposes of the regulatory shoreline, provincial policy defines development to include new construction of a building or structure, an addition or alteration to a building or structure that has the effect of increasing the size or usability thereof; site grading and the placing or dumping of fill. Provincial policy does not permits development within a dynamic beach area. However, development may be permitted in certain circumstances within the areas subject to lake flooding or erosion subject to a .number of conditions. These conditions include: floodproofing and protection works to address the flooding and erosion hazards; no new or existing hazards are created or aggravated; safe entry and exit for people and vehicles during emergencies. Municipal planning should ensure that reasonable public access to water bodies is maintained or provided. Durham Regional Official Plan The Regional Official Plan seeks to sustain and enhance the waterfront as a vital component of the Region's natural, built and cultural environment. The waterfront will generally be developed as "people places ", with the exception of significant natural areas, connecting and linking urban and rural areas. The Regional Plan requires development to make provision for public access to the waterfront. Municipal official plans shall contain policies and designations for flood - susceptible areas and hazard lands. 5.2 Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition of Waterfront Lands Overview The Lake Ontario shoreline in Clarington, which stretches for 31 kilometres, is subject to continuous change due to the actions of wind and water. This dynamic environment is 61 appealing as a place to live, as evidenced by the number of both long- standing and new residences along the shoreline. The Official Plan must protect both persons and property from the hazards associated with the shoreline, while recognizing the concerns of existing lakeshore residents. Submissions Received David Ashcroft W92, V22 Norman LeBlanc W93 Mavis Carlton W94 Gordon White W95, V20 Wilmot Creek Homeowners Association W144 Mars Barrick W146 William Lake W161 Paul Riley W162 Summary of Issues Identified by Submissions • Expansion of existing homes within the Lake Ontario shoreline hazard zone • Public acquisition of the lands designated Waterfront Greenway Agency Comments Region of Durham The Regional Official Plan requires local official plans to designate hazard lands. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority The flood and erosion limits on the waterfront are regulated by CLOCA generally only in the vicinity of stream mouths on the basis of Fill and Construction regulations. The Official Plan should indicate that the extent and exact location of the shoreline setback shall be identified in the Zoning By -law in accordance with the detailed Lake Ontario Flood and Erosion mapping of the relevant Conservation Authority. The policy regarding shoreline development (Section 14.6.4) is appropriate for shoreline flood /uprush hazard areas. Under certain circumstances, buildings within flood hazard areas can be constructed /renovated to be flood- protected. However, buildings within the erosion hazard areas can only be protected by erosion control works, carried out on the eroding shoreline itself. Therefore, the policy should specifically prohibit the expansion or enlargement of any structure within the erosion setback area, 62 including second storey additions, unless an acceptable shoreline erosion control project to be undertaken prior to any expansion/ enlargement of the existing structures has been approved by the Municipality, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Conservation Authority. Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority The Municipality might wish to restrict erosion control and lake filling only where necessary to protect existing development. However, there are areas along the shoreline, such as the Bond Head Bluffs, where erosion control works are not appropriate due to their significance in providing sediment for beach areas and rubble for fish habitat. The policy regarding the Shoreline Erosion Limit should refer to the Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Plan of the appropriate Conservation Authority with regard to the identification of the hazardous condition. This policy should restrict all development within the Shoreline Hazard Zone, not just residential development. Conservation Authority policy permits additions to existing residential uses within the shoreline erosion setback up to 20% of the first floor or 30 square metres, whichever is less. This addition is allowed only once during th'e life of the structure and should occur as a first or second floor expansion. Waterfront Regeneration Trust The boundaries of the Shoreline Erosion Limit shown on Map C should be re- examined and possibly moved inland based on the continual erosion of the Lake Ontario Shoreline. Staff Continents Expansion of existing homes within the Lake Ontario shoreline hazard zone New development, including the creation of a new building lot through land severance, is not permitted within the Shoreline Erosion Limited as identified on Map C of the Draft Official Plan. Existing residential uses are permitted to continue provided there is no expansion or enlargement of the existing foundation footprint, including accessory structures, or no conversions of any existing seasonal dwelling into a year -round dwelling. As well, once a dwelling is destroyed or demolished and reconstruction is not commenced within twelve months, the residential use is deemed to cease. These restrictions are intended to apply to only those lands within the Shoreline Erosion Limit, and not the Waterfront Greenway as indicated by Section 14.6.4 of the Draft Plan. Provincial policy refers to "regulatory shoreline" as the further landward limit of the lands affected by erosion, flooding or the dynamic beach constraints. In recognitions that there are multiple potential hazards in this area, it is recommended that the Official Plan refer to the "Shoreline Hazard Zone" rather than the "Shoreline Erosion Limit ". 63 Provincial policy and the comments of the Conservation Authorities indicate an oversight in the Draft Official Plan which addresses only restrictions on residential development. Accordingly, they recommended that all types of development be subject to the restrictions within the Shoreline Hazard Zone, save and except for minor recreation- related structures (ie. gazebos). A number of. residents expressed concern about the restrictions on renovations and expansions of existing residences within the shoreline hazard zone: It must be recognized that restrictions placed on development in the shoreline hazard zone are to address concerns about public safety potential property damage and potential liability of various levels of government if development is permitted. While no new dwellings or structures are permitted, the resident's concerns are that the restrictions on existing residents are too harsh preventing renovations and upgrading of existing residences. In this regard, it should be noted that type of upgrading which includes the renovation and cosmetic improvement to dwellings and which do not require a building permit are not prohibited by the Official Plan. The intent is to restrict the type of upgrading which would increase the size or usability of a dwelling. Staff agree with the suggestion of the Conservation Authorities that the upgrading or expansion of residences within the Shoreline Hazard Zone should be discouraged, but limited expansion may be possible subject to undertaking floodproofing and erosion control works. In order to limit potential damage and liability, the expansion should be limited to one time and limited in size. Staff also agree with the suggestion of residents that in the event of building being destroyed or demolished, it may take some time to settle the insurance claims. Accordingly, the time permitted for reconstruction should be extended from 12 months to 24 months. Recommendations S-I That a Shoreline Hazard Zone be defined to encompass the landr subject to flooding and erosion and the dynamic beaches of the Lake Ontario Shoreline. 5-2 That new building or structures of any type within the Shoreline Hazard Zone not be permitted. 5 -3 That existing residences within the Shoreline Hazard Zone be permitted a one -time expansion, up to a maximum of 20 % of the ground floor area or 30 square metres, whichever is less, provided that: a) the structure is not located in the floodplain of a stream; b) the structure is not located on a dynamic beach or within an identified damage centre; •� C) new or existing hazards or adverse environmental impacts are not created or aggravated; and d) the relevant conservation authority and the Municipality have approved a floodproofing and/or erosion control plan. e) vehicles and people have a way of safe entering and exiting the area during times of flooding and erosion emergencies. 54 That the Official Plan increase the period allowed for the reconstruction of a destroyed or demolished building in the Shoreline Hazard Zone from 12 months to 24 months. Public acquisition of the lands designated Waterfront Greenwav Some residents were concerned that the Waterfront Greenway designation indicated lands which were intended for public acquisition. Concerns were expressed that the restriction of permitted land uses was to enable government acquisition at reduced values. The Waterfront Greenway designation in the Draft Official Plan parallels the Waterfront Major Open Space designation in the Durham Regional Official Plan. While the Municipality has intentions to acquire specific lands, predominantly in urban waterfront areas, rural waterfront lands would remain largely, in private ownership. It is noted that Section 14.6.3 requires new development to facilitate "physical and visual access" to the waterfront. This policy is targeted primarily at new development in Port Darlington and Port of Newcastle where development proponents would be required to dedicate parkland and Shoreline Hazard Zone areas. Recommendation 5 -5 That the draft policy be clarified that it is not the intent of the Municipality to necessarily acquire lands designated Waterfront Greenway. 5.3 Existing Residential Communities Overview There are a number of residential communities along the Lake Ontario shoreline which have developed through various periods of the Municipality's history. As the Municipality begins to recognize a new strategic direction which restores the waterfront as a "people place ", there are concerns about how these existing communities will exist, improve and potentially expand. 65 Submissions Received Ridge Pine Park Inc. W65, W127, W169, W178 Wilmot Creek Homeowners Association W4, W144, V4, Mavis Carlton W94 Gordon White W95, V20 Summary of Issues Identified by Submissions • Expansion of Wilmot Creek Retirement Community to expand to 1100 housing units • Identification of Cove Road Area as a special community Agency Comments None Staff Comments Expansion of Wilmot Creek Retirement Community Ridge Pine Park has made four (4) submissions between May 8, 1994 to April 7, 1995. There are discrepancies within these submissions. As a result, staff have met with the Company representative and the staff comments are therefore primarily based on the latest submission. Under previous approvals, Ridge Pine Park Inc. is permitted to develop a mobile home park for 867 units. The project approvals equate to a gross density of 10.2 units per hectare (4.1 units per acre). To date, 619 units have been constructed within Phase 1 and 5 lands. The remaining units will be built on the vacant lands in Phase 5 and in Phase 6. The Draft Official Plan recognized the Wilmot Creek Retirement Community as an existing, distinct community in the Municipality due to its land lease arrangements, private roads and services and its traditional marketing emphasis towards retirees. The Draft Official Plan further recognized the desire of the operator, Ridge Pine Park Inc., to develop accessory uses including a nursing home provided they were located within the designated lands south of the CNR railway line. At the time of the release of the Draft Official Plan, Ridge Pine Park submitted an application for an additional 85 modular homes in Phase 6 which would bring the total housing units of the Retirement Community to 952 units. In January 1995, Phase 6 application was revised to increase the number of units to 164 for the Phase 6 land. If approved, this would bring the total unit count for the Retirement Community to 1011. The application was also revised to request semi - detached, townhouse and quadruplex housing units to be built on the Phase 6 land. If approved, Phase 6 would be built at a gross density of 18.2 units per hectare (7.4 units per acre) which is substantially higher then the 10.2 units density within the existing development. Go On the issue of persons per unit, the Draft Official Plan uses a factor of 2 ppu for the purpose of calculating population and housing units. Ridge Pine Park, in its earlier submission, agreed that 2 ppu is appropriate. However, in its latest submission, it requested a factor of 1.68 ppu be used to reflect the survey result conducted by the Company. Subsequent to our review, we are prepared to use 1.7 ppu. Map E Table of the Draft Official Plan assigned Wilmot Creek Retirement Community 850 units or a population of 1,700 at 2 persons per unit. In using 1.7 ppu, the population should be adjusted to 1,476 persons. It should be noted that the 850 was a rounding figure. Staff will adjust this to 867 to reflect what was previously approved. Staff are opposed to the expansion of the Wilmot Creek Retirement Community beyond 867 units on the following basis: • Any expansion should implement waterfront planning principles established through the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the Municipality's Official Plan. The further development of private residential enclave is contrary to the principles of an "open ", "accessible" and "connected" waterfront. • The inclusion of permanent low and medium density housing forms (semi- detached, townhouses and quadruplexes) at higher gross densities in its Phase 6 proposal should be done in an environment where there is a public street system and all services and utilities are built to municipal standards. • As a distinct retirement community, the density proposed in Phase 6 is substantially higher than the existing built area. • The proposed development is contrary to the Comprehensive Set of Provincial Policies specifically B.12 which states that: "Reasonable public access to ... water bodies should be maintained or provided;" Recommendation None Recognition of Cove Road Community as a Residential Area There were requests to recognize the residential area commonly known as the "Cove" as a residential area within Bowmanville. This was a cottage area dated back prior to World War 1 and over the years the homes have become permanent. There are approximately 35 homes and 14 vacant parcels in this area. The lands were designated as Waterfront Greenway in the Draft Official Plan. Residents requested this area be recognized as a valid residential community and the Official Plan should provide for logical and efficient development and redevelopment of these lands. 67 5.4 The homes on the south side of Cove Road are affected by Shoreline Hazard Zone, however, all of the. lands to the north are outside of this constraint. Some of these lands were affected by the By -law 77 -47 which deemed certain registered plans not to be registered, thereby requiring new lots to be created under current planning regulations. The new Regional Official Plan incorporated these lands into the Bowmanville Urban Area but designated these lands Major Open Space. While this area is adjacent to the lands licensed for extraction by St. Marys Cement, these are existing residences or vacant lots which could be developed today. The recognition of this area as a residential area would allow for only limited infilling (approximately 5 additional lots). However, the area is adjacent to the licensed aggregate extraction area owned by St. Marys Cement. In view of the ongoing work by the Regeneration Trust to resolve the many issues in the area, it is prudent that this area be identified as a Special Study Area. Recommendation 5-6 That the Cove Road area be identhi, fled as a Special Study Area inclusive of the St. Marys Cement laid. St. Marys Cement and Westside Creek Marsh Overview St. Marys Cement Company has operated a quarry and cement plant on the Bowmanville waterfront since the mid 1970's. St. Marys holds a licence to quarry 182 hectares of its 252 hectare site in Bowmanville. Over the years, St. Marys has made many improvements to its operation. It is currently seeking approval from various government agencies to expand the docking facility. The first of four phases of extraction is near completion. The Westside Creek Marsh is designated as a provincially significant wetland and is also licensed for extraction by St. Marys Cement. However, in order to proceed with its licence, St. Marys Cement must obtain approvals to relocate Westside Creek in the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act. It must also meet the requirements of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans due to the proposed destruction of fish habitat. Submission R. Cameron W27 Robert Morrison W28 Petition - Local Schools W76 St. Stephen's Secondary School - Students W87 David Ashcroft W92, V22 Norman LeBlanc W93 101.01 Mavis Carlton W94 Gordon White W95, V20 Wilmot Creek Homeowners Association W144 Mars Barrick W146 St. Marys Cement Company W153 Durham Wetlands and Watersheds W155 Leah Houston - "Youth In Action" V23 Denis Kavanaugh V24 Ronni Zolumoff V33 Summary of Issues Identified • The extent of Aggregate Extraction Area designation. • The preservation of the Westside Creek Marsh. Agency Comments Ministry of Northern Development and Mines The Ministry requested that the Whitby formation which lies within 50 feet of the surface be identified as a potential Aggregate Resource Area. This includes the lands within the St. Marys lands and much of the Bowmanville and Newcastle Village urban areas. (check DROP) Region of Durham St. Marys Cement is designated as Special Policy Area B in the Regional Official Plan. The Plan recognizes the existing licensed area in accordance with the Comprehensive Provincial Policy Statements. The Plan also recognizes those lands not under licence within Special Policy Area B. The aggregate extraction operation and uses ancillary thereto including an asphalt batching plant are permitted. Expansions to the docking facility requires approval from Federal and Provincial agencies in consultation with the municipality and the Region. However, it is noted that Special Policy Area B in the Regional Official Plan has been deferred for future consideration by the Minister. Staff Comments The extent of the Aggregate Extraction Area designation The Draft Official Plan designates all of the licensed lands owned by St. Marys Cement Co. as an Aggregate Extraction Area, save and except for the buffer areas required by their licence along Waverly Road and north of the Cedarcrest beach residences. The Official Plan NO proposes that these buffer areas, in association with road allowances would be part of the Waterfront Greenway providing a vital link in a connected greenway. The ultimate waterfront trail alignment approved by Council is intended to follow Waverly and Cedarcrest road allowances. The intent of the Greenway designation of adjacent lands was to recognize that the St. Marys Cement Company buffer lands could contribute to the greenway. Under provincial policy, the Municipality is required to identify licensed pits and quarries and protect them from incompatible land uses. While the intent of this policy was contained in the Draft Official Plan, the Plan did not "identify" the full extent of the licensed lands. However, this does not necessarily mean that the lands have to be designated as an Aggregate Extraction Area. For example, the Regional Official Plan designates the St. Marys Cement Co. lands as a Special Policy Area. In light of process underway through the Waterfront Regeneration Trust with regard to the Westside -Creek Marsh, the specific resolution of the land use designations will have to account for the two alternatives as follows: a) if the process is successful, the greenway link will be north through the Ontario Hydro corridor and the realigned Westside Creek; or b) if the process is not successful, the greenway link will follow the southerly route along Waverly Road, Cedarcrest Beach Road and Cove Road. Any recommendation on this issue would, therefore, have to be closely tied to the resolution of the issue discussed below. The preservation of the Westside Creek Marsh This was the most controversial issue identified through the Official Plan review. As noted above, the Municipality of Clarington and St. Marys Cement Co. have requested the assistance of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust to undertake a community mediation process that can achieve the objectives of preserving he Westside Creek Marsh without affecting the long term viability of the St. Marys Cement Co. operation. The Waterfront Regeneration Trust issued an interim report on the Westside Creek Marsh in June 1995 which outlined a tentative solution which has been agreed to in principle by the Municipality, St. Marys Cement Co. and the Port Darlington Community. Association.. Technical committee's are now investigating the feasibility and costs of such a solution. In light of this process currently underway, it is recommended that the Official Plan provide for this undertaking by identifying the affected lands as a Special Study Area. Recommendation 5 -7 That the Carols owned by St. Marys Cement Company between the west side of Waverly Road and West Beach Road be identified as a Special Study -Area inclusive of the Cove Road area (see previous recommendation). 70 6.1 Provincial and Regional Policy Applicable Comprehensive Provincial Policy Statements Section A (Natural Environment, Environmental Protection and Hazard Policies), Section B (Economic, Community Development, and Infrastructure Policies), Section D (Agricultural Land Policies) and Section F (Mineral Aggregate, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Policies) are all relevant to the discussion on the rural issues. Development that will negatively impact on ground water recharge areas, headwaters and aquifers which have been identified as sensitive areas is not permitted. Significant woodlands and significant wildlife habitat will be classified into areas where either no development is permitted or development is permitted provided it does not negatively impact the natural features or the ecological functions for which the area is identified. In rural areas, residential development and recreational and tourism development that is not an extension of a settlement area will only be permitted subject to a number of conditions, including a demonstrated need for the type and scale of development and the anticipated effects on the rural area. Prime agricultural areas are to be protected for agricultural use. Non - agricultural uses are not permitted within prime agricultural areas. Lot creation within prime agricultural areas is generally discouraged. Municipalities are to identify and protect as much of its mineral aggregate as is practical, in the context of other land use planning objectives. Non - aggregate land uses may be permitted if it serves the greater long term interest of the general public or would not preclude or hinder future extraction. Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy This Strategy, which is currently in draft form, was prepared under the direction of the provincial government. It sets out a long term strategy for the protection, maintenance, and where possible the enhancement of the ecological integrity of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Strategy defines three interconnected and interdependent natural systems on the Moraine to be protected and managed: the Natural Heritage System, the Water Resources System, and -the Landform Conservation system. The Ganaraska Forest was identified as a Natural Core Area within the Natural Heritage System, which indicates that it is critical to ecological processes, attributes and functions needed to maintain native plant and animal species. 71 6.2 Durham Regional Official Plan The Oak Ridges Moraine is designated as part of. the Major Open Space System, and is to be protected for its special natural and scenic features. The predominant use of land shall be conservation, recreation, reforestation and agriculture. The establishment of recreational uses within the Moraine requires an amendment. The Plan specifically recognizes the Kirby Ski Area and the existing uses at Mosport Park as Regional Nodes, which are intended to function as centres of tourist activity and specialized recreation. A substantial portion of the Moraine is also identified as a high potential aggregate resource areas. Golf courses and country residential subdivisions are permitted by amendment to the Regional Plan in the General Agricultural Area and the Major Open Space System, subject to a number of conditions. Golf courses are also permitted by amendment in.the Permanent Agricultural Reserve, however, country residential subdivisions are specifically prohibited in this designation. Oak Ridges Moraine Overview The Oak Ridges Moraine is valued for its extensive forests and natural areas, scenic vistas and extensive deposits of sand and gravel. These deposits act as headwater source areas for a number of streams and are also attractive to the aggregate extraction industry. Existing land uses on the Moraine include agriculture, aggregate extraction, hamlets, scattered residential development, hiking trails and active recreational uses such as the Oshawa Ski Club and Mosport Park. Submissions Received SAGA Wl, W64, V1, V30 Susan Finlay W24 Pat Irwin Lycett W26 Esther Allin W51 Mosport Park W66, W147 Durham Wetlands and Watersheds W155 Wimpey Minerals Canada W158 Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario W164 Oshawa Ski Club V37 Issues Identified • Permitted uses in the Oak Ridges Moraine • Special policies for the upper Ganaraska River watershed 72 Agency Comments Region of Durham It is not clear if the Oak Ridges Moraine is to be considered an Environmentally Sensitive Feature in its entirety. Such an interpretation may be unduly restrictive. Minisyy of Natural Resources The Official Plan is required by the Mineral Aggregate Resource Policy Statement to identify and protect as much of the mineral aggregate deposits as is realistically possible. The Ganaraska headwaters area has been identified as an area of primary and secondary significance for aggregate extraction. Sections 14.5.3 and 15.3.4 of the draft Official Plan, which prohibit aggregate extraction within the headwaters of the Ganaraska River, should either be removed or modified to permit aggregate extraction by amendment to the Official Plan. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority The Authority questioned whether the limits of the Oak Ridges Moraine should be shown on Map C. Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Forest management should be identified as a permitted use within the Oak Ridges Moraine. Staff Comments Permitted uses on the Oak Ridges Moraine The draft Official Plan recognizes the Oak Ridges Moraine as a significant groundwater discharge and recharge area, and as a unique and sensitive landform comprising a major component of the Green Space System. A significant portion of the Moraine is also identified on Map D as an Aggregate Resource Area. Uses permitted uses on the Moraine are conservation, reforestation, agriculture and passive recreational uses. New aggregate extraction operations are permitted by amendment. The establishment of new country residential subdivisions, rural residential clusters and golf courses on the Moraine is specifically prohibited. Staff continue to support the permitted uses for the Moraine outlined in the Draft Official Plan, in particular, the prohibition on golf courses and country residential subdivisions. Staff feel that this is important to maintaining the ecological integrity of the Moraine, given that 73 no effective mechanism exists to effectively monitor the cumulative effects of development of the Moraine on its significant habitat and groundwater functions. The Draft Official Plan identifies the Kirby Ski Area and Mosport Park as Major Tourist and Recreation Nodes in the text and by symbol on Map A. The Plan indicates that the Node symbol includes adjacent lands and that the expansion of existing uses at these Nodes, as well as the introduction of related uses, is permitted, provided such do not adversely impact the environment. However, it is noted that the Regional Official Plan restricts Mosport to existing uses only. The policies on Tourism Nodes should be clarified to more specifically define the uses permitted at the Nodes. For example, residential uses should be specifically excluded. The Official Plan should also identify if certain studies are required to permit the expansion of uses or the establishment of new uses. As well, there is merit in specifically defining the limits of the two Nodes located on the Moraine. Recommendations 64 Thai the Official Plan define limits for the Major Tourist and Recreation Nodes in the Oak Ridges Moraine at the Kirby Ski Area and Mosport Park on the basis of their existing Property boundaries. 6 -2 That the Draft Plan be clarified to specifically exclude residential uses in Major Tourist and Recreational Node: 6 -3 That the draft policies be amended to permit existing uses only on the Mosport Park laid. Special policies for the upper Ganaraska River watershed Aggregate Resource Areas are identified on Map D of the Draft Official Plan. The policies of the Draft Official Plan states that these areas shall be protected for extraction purposes. However, the text further indicates that, notwithstanding this policy, aggregate extraction will not be permitted within the headwaters of the Ganaraska River. It is noted that provincial policy allows for the balancing of planning objectives, including natural heritage and environmental protection goals. Mineral aggregate resources are to be protected from incompatible land uses but in the context of other planning objectives. Moreover, non - aggregate uses are permitted if it serves the greater long term public interest or does not significantly preclude or hinder future extraction. Much of the upper portion of the Ganaraska River watershed in Clarington is covered by the Ganaraska Forest, which was originally planted to address water management concerns on the Ganaraska River. Much of the Clarington portion of the Forest is owned by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority or other public agencies. The draft Oak Ridges .Moraine Strategy has identified most of the Ganaraska Forest as a Natural Core Area. 74 Protection of the Forest is important, not only for the maintenance of the groundwater regime for the Ganaraska River, but also to provide large tracts of relatively undisturbed wildlife habitat. It is Staff's opinion that the Ganaraska Forest in Clarington is a unique and valuable resource deserving of the protection from development provided for by the Provincial Policy Statements. The upper Ganaraska River watershed is also recognized as a unique landscape with significant vistas. Some work on this was undertaken through the Oak Ridges Moraine Studies. Given the large public land holdings, the limited areas of existing extraction activity and limited rural settlement, the landscape offers a unique natural setting that is appreciated by many residents. In light of all provincial policies, the large public ownership, the natural heritage and hydrogeological features of the area, and the unique landscape of the upper Ganaraska River watershed, staff believe it should be protected from aggregate activity. There is a need, however, to clarify some matters, particulary that this policy only applies to new aggregate extraction operations or expansion to aggregate extraction operation and the area to which this policy applies. Recommendations 64 That the Official Plan clarify that the prohibition of aggregate activity applies to the establishment of new aggregate extraction operations or the expansion of existing aggregate expansion operations and identifies the specific area to which the policy will apply, being the upper Ganaraska River watershed. 6.3 Golf Courses Overview The rural areas of Clarington have avariable and unique landscape including the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Lake Ontario Waterfront. Rural areas have been under increasing pressure for the provision of recreational activities including golf courses. Submissions Received Oceanfront Developments W130 Ron Strike W145 Doug Summers W167 75 Issues Identified • Golf courses on Prime Agricultural lands or within the Oak Ridges Moraine designation. Agency Comments Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs The Ministry notes that the Draft Official 'Plan provides criteria for the evaluation of Country Residential subdivisions and Rural Residential Clusters but not for golf courses. Staff Comments Three submissions reference golf course proposals as follows: Doug Summers An application for an 18 hole golf course on lands in Part Lot 3, Concession 4, Darlington, south of Taunton Road. Draft Official Plan designation: Green Space Ronald Strike in Trust A proposal for golf course and residential uses in Part Lot 25, Broken Front Concession, Clarke, just east of Newcastle Village. No application or technical studies has been submitted. Draft Official designation: Waterfront Greenway Oceanfront Developments A proposal for a golf course in part Lots 32 and 33, Concession 7, Clarke, just west of the hamlet of Leskard. No application or technical studies has been submitted. Draft Official Plan designation: Oak Ridges Moraine and Prime Agricultural Land Golf courses are permitted in the General Agriculture and Green Space designations subject to site specific amendments to the Official Plan. Both the Summers and the Strike proposals for golf courses would be permitted subject to completion of detailed technical studies and amendments to both the Regional and Clarington Official Plans. The Oceanfront proposal would not be permitted under the Draft Official Plan since it is designated partially Prime Agricultural Area and partially Oak Ridges Moraine. Although the submission notes that golf courses are permitted within the comparable designation in the Durham Regional Official Plan, the area municipal official plan can be more restrictive by narrowing the range of land uses which otherwise are permissable in the Regional Official Plan be amendment. Two of the key elements of the Clarington Official Plan are protecting agricultural resources and protecting the natural environment. In this regard, the Municipality has endeavoured to restrict the range of uses permitted in the Oak Ridges Moraine and Prime Agricultural Areas. 76 However, Prime Agriculture Areas are large areas which primarily have high capability soils for agriculture. It is noted that there are smaller areas with lower capability soils contained within Prime Agriculture Areas. In such case, it would not be contrary to the policy direction to permit golf course within such lands subject to amendment. Recommendation 6 -5 That the Official Plan permit golf courses by site specific amendment within Prime Agricultural Areas provided such lands do not have an agricultural soil capability rating of 1 to 4. Vyl VA 7.1 7.2 Provincial and Regional Policy Comprehensive Set of Provincial Policy. Statements Policy B, Economic Community Development and Infrastructure Policies, states that continuous linear characteristics of significant transportation and infrastructure corridors and right -of -way should be protected. Durham Regional Official Plan The Regional Official Plan recognizes the importance of the Provincial freeway system, including Highways 401 and 407. Map B designates the future 407, including provision fora public transit facility. In addition, Regional Council supports the accelerated construction on Highway 407 within the Region. Highway 407 and Connecting Freeway Link Overview The Ministry of Transportation is undertaking the planning of the future Highway 407 and the future Highway 401- 407 Connecting Freeway Link. In Clarington, the western segment of the technically preferred route is proposed to have a ten lane right -of -way, which would reduce to an eight lane right -of -way between the Solina Road interchange to Highway 115135. The Highway 401- 407 Connecting Freeway Link is proposed as an eight lane right - of -way following an alignment just to the east of the Courtice urban area. Submissions Received John Brudek Roy Dalzell, Lynn Helpard, Jim Slyfield D. Davidson John Waters Durham Wetlands and Watersheds Libby Racansky Henry Eikens Ann Cowman W17 W67 W77 W81 W155 W171, W184 V34 V41 Summary of Issues Identified Through Submissions • Identifying the entire length of the future Highway 407 to connect with Highway 351115 The environmental impacts of the future Highway 401 - 407 Connecting Freeway Link Agency Comments Ministry of Transportation The Ministry of Transportation acknowledged the Municipality's support for the future Highway 407 from the west limits of Clarington to the north - south connecting link. However, the Ministry requires that full length of the proposed Highway 407 to be shown. In addition, it was requested that section 19.8 be modified to include a statement regarding the exclusive transit right -of -way within the Highway 407 corridor as far east as the connecting link. Region of Durham The future Highway 407 should be shown on the technically recommended alignment from the interconnecting freeway to Highway 35/115 including the appropriate changes. City of Oshawa That the Clarington Official Plan should indicate the complete Highway 407 as contained in the Durham Regional Official Plan County of Victoria The full extension of the proposed Highway 407 to the 35/115 is not recognized in the Clarington Official Plan as a vital inter - regional transportation link. The County requests that the corridor be shown in the Official in conformity with the Durham Regional Official Plan. Staff Comments Identifying the entire length of the future Highway 407 to connect with Highway 35/115 The Ministry of Transportation is undertaking an Environmental Assessment for the future Highway 407 through Durham Region connecting to Highway 35 /115 in Clarington. A technically - preferred alignment has been selected but the Environmental Assessment will not be completed until the preliminary engineering phase is done. Opponents to the Highway 407 argue that it will not be of economic benefit to the Municipality, allowing industry to easily by -pass Clarington and cottagers easier access to their destination. The impacts of the highway on agriculture, natural environment and the social fabric of the community has also been raised. On the other hand, it is felt that a new ,transportation link would bolster economic growth currently constrained by a congested transportation network. 79 The alignment of the future Highway 407 up to and including the 407 -401 Freeway Connecting Link has been supported by Clarington Council and is shown as such in the Draft Official Plan. The portion easterly from the Connecting Link to Highway 35/115 is not shown and is contrary to the Regional Official Plan. The Clarington Official Plan has to be prepared in conformity with the Regional Official Plan. Moreover, as a provincial undertaking, Highway 407 can be built regardless of the Official Plan designation. However, staff also recognize the desire of Council to oppose the Highway 407 alignment easterly from the Connecting Link. Therefore, staff will not be making any recommendation on this issue. However, Council should be aware that when the Plan is forwarded to the Region for approval, it is likely that the Region will request Council to reconsider its position or the Region could impose such requirement. Recommendation limn Environmental impacts of proposed Highway 401 -407 Connecting Freeway Link Opposition to' the Highway 401 -407 Connecting Freeway link is based on, the negative environmental impacts associated with the development of the proposed infrastructure. The identification of the technically preferred route and eventual development of the route requires compliance with the Environmental Assessment Act. In selecting the technically preferred route for the connecting link the Ministry consultants went beyond the original study limits in order to minimize the impacts, including environmental considerations, of this transportation corridor. Staff believe the Environmental Assessment process is best able to deal with the specific environmental and non - environmental issues of the route. Recommendation None 7.3 Transportation Network for Courtice Overview The road network for Courtice was designed and planned in the seventies on the basis of a curvilinear collector road system for a population of 20,000. It did not take into account of the possibility of future urban expansion beyond the then urban boundaries which makes planning for the future road network extremely difficult for Courtice. In addition, the natural barriers created by stream valleys present another constraint to establish a fully connected grid of arterial road system for Courtice. As a result of large tract of lands being added as urban areas in the Durham Plan, the local municipality is now faced with the challenge of planning a road network that is required to meet the future need and beyond. :1 Development pressures in Courtice have led to concerns about traffic volumes and speed on collector and arterial roads. Most recent concerns about Glenabbey Drive, Prestonvale Road and Robert Adams Drive are reflected in the submissions on the Draft Official Plan. Agency concerns reflect the impact of Courtice development on adjacent Oshawa. Submissions Received Helen Castellan W19 Hugh Neill W44, W90, V43 R. Farr W83 Courtice Heights Developments W131 Penwest Developments W152 Kiddicorp Investments Ltd. W157 Dick Vooys V51 Ross Miller V52 Summary of Issues Raised in Submissions • Prestonvale Road as a Type C arterial road • Traffic volumes on Glenabbey Drive • Alignment of new east -west Type C arterial road south of Glenabbey Drive • Alignment of Robert Adams Drive south of Glenabbey Drive Agency Comments Region of Durham The Region of Durham Planning Department identified various proposed road designations in the Draft Official Plan which are not consistent with the Durham Plan. In addition to these more general road classification comments, Regional Planning Staff identified the following issues in the proposed road network: • The mid -block east -west Type C arterial between Highway 2 and Bloor Street ( Glenabbey Drive) is not designated in conformity with the Regional Plan between Prestonvale Road and Townline Road; • A second east -west Type C arterial should be designated in the Courtice employment area south of Bloor Street; • The proposed Prestonvale Road/Townline Road - .401 interchange and the GO Transit station are not designated in the Durham Plan; • Prestonvale Road should be added to both the Regional and Clarington Official Plans as Type C arterial. mi City Of Oshawa The City is concerned that a Townline Road/Prestonvale Road interchange at Highway 401 may adversely affect the timing of the proposed new Col. Sam Drive interchange in Oshawa. Concerns were also raised about a direct collector road connection to Grandview Drive. Staff Comments The Municipality has engaged Totten Sims Hubicki to review the Courtice transportation network for both residential and employment area traffic. Staff will be reporting separately on this issue. It is recommended that the Courtice transportation network issues be dealt with separately at a later date. Recommendation None FIN E913 8.1 Transitional Policies Overview With the approval of any new Official Plan, there is the need to address transitional issues; the change from the existing policy environment to the new policy environment. Unless other specified, the new policies take effect upon approval of the Official Plan by the Regional Municipality of Durham. The Draft Official Plan contains policies dealing with previously- existing non - conforming uses. It also contains policies which address projects which have received certain planning approvals but have not yet been constructed. It is the latter policies which have been the concern of some submissions. Submissions Received Valiant Property Management W110, V45 Newcastle Co- Tenancy W128 Courtice Heights Developments W129, W131 The Kaitlin Group W132 Wayne Bolahood W163 Summary of Issues Raised in Submissions Draft approved plans of subdivisions. Approved privately- initiated official plan amendments. Agency Comments None Staff Comments Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision Section 23.6.2 states that where a plan of subdivision has been granted draft approval prior to the approval of the Official Plan, it is not the intention of Council to apply the policies retroactively. However, when the proponent proposes revisions, the entire plan of subdivision will be subject to review and the provisions of the new Official Plan shall apply. Submissions indicated concerns that this policy would permit a review of the entire draft approved plan of subdivision even if the slightest revision is proposed by the proponent. It was not staffs intention to trigger major revisions to a draft approved plan of subdivision in the event of a minor change requested by the proponent. However, by the same token, if the proponent is requesting significant changes to its draft approval, the Municipality should have the opportunity to enforce the new policy regime. It is, therefore, proposed that the text be clarified to indicate that such a review and application of the new policies would only occur in the event of significant revisions to the draft - approved plan of subdivision. Recommendation 8 -1 That the texd of the Plan be clarified to indicate that the policies of the new Official Plan would only be applied to a previously draft`- ,approved plan of subdivision in the event of significant revisions proposed by the applicant. Approved Private Official Plan Amendments Section 24.13 addresses private. Official Plan Amendments approved in, the current Official Plan. All municipally- initiated official plan amendments will be superseded by the new Official Plan. Unless otherwise specified, all privately- initiated official plan amendments would be likewise superseded. However, policy 24.13 states that the policies of the new Official Plan would not be applied retroactively to lands subject to a privately- initiated amendment duly approved by the Minister or the Region. However, if the new Official Plan has not specifically recognized such amendments and if the proponent has not proceeded to develop the lands within 5 years from the date of the Region's approval of the Clarington Official Plan, Council would void the validity of such amendments at.the time of the 5 year review. Some submissions raised concerns about this policy, particularly the potential loss of development approvals after the effort and cost of obtaining the original official plan amendment. On the other hand, the Municipality must be able to review and update its official plan particularly in light of the inability of a landowner to implement its project. In light of the concerns with respect to this policy and further consideration by Staff, it is recommended that the draft policies be amended to allow Council the authority to review each of the approved, privately - initiated amendments with a view not necessarily to void such amendments if the project is not built prior to the next five (5) year review of the Official Plan. Recommendation 8-2 That policy 2433 be revised to indicate only that Council will "review" and not necessarily "void" privately - initiated amendments which have not been built prior to the time of the neat Official Plan Review. ., PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W65 Mr. Roger Howard Rice Capital Group May 8/94 W127 Retirement home north of tracks appropriate affiliated This proposal has been withdrawn by No change. 17 Dean Street W169 use to Wilmot Creek Community. Ridge Pine Park Inc. W176 Brampton, Ontario. L6W 1 M7 for RIDGE PINE PARK INC. W66 Mr. Bernard J. Kamin, Q.C. Barrister and Solicitor May 24/94 W147 Objects to Section 14.5.2 which prohibits country See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak 111 Eglinton Ave. E., Ste. 401 residential development on the Moraine. Moraine) Ridges Moraine) Toronto, Ontario. M4P 1H4 for MOSPORT PARK LTD. W67 Mr. Roy Dalzell, Mr. Lynn Helpard, May 30/94 - Happy to see Highway 407 terminate in Courtice at the See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway Mr. Jim Slyfeld Highway 401 -407 connecting link. 407) R.R. #2 Orono, Ontario. LOB IMO for COMMITTEE OF CONCERNED CITIZENS W68 Mr. W.G. Creamer Project Manager May 31/94 - Population Total for Neighbourhood N2 (Graham) Staff acknowledge mathematical error in Correction will be made to D.G. Biddle & Associates should be 4493. Newcastle Village population chart population total in final Official Plan. 96 King Street East Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 186 for VICTORIA WOODS (18T- 88061) Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W69 Mr. Eric A Hanna June 1/94 W57 a) Pleased that draft Official Plan has included Acknowledged. No change. Executive Vice- President W61 the hospital in the Main Central Area. Operations 47 Liberty Street South b) The "Healthy Communities' concept should Staff interpret the policies in the Official Revise Section 3.2.2a) of Plan to Bowmanville, Ontario. include health services. Plan to include public and private health reference services. Healthy Li C 2N4 services. However, the wording of Section Community policies may also be for BOWMANVILLE MEMORIAL 3.2.2 a) of the Plan may be strengthened. included in the Strategic Directions HOSPITAL portion of the Official Plan. C) Section 5.2.3: Include hospital as public Partially agree. Add a policy to Section 5 of Plan infrastructure. regarding the coordination of urban growth management with other public agencies, such as hospitals. d) Address the importance of health care in Agree. Revise Section 7.3.4 of Plan to refer promoting economic development to the provision of health care facilities. e) indicate hospital on Map A3. Other institutional uses in the Main Central Specifically indicate the hospital on Area are not indicated on Map A3. The the Land Use Schedule for the Main Central Area Secondary Plan is the Main Central Area Secondary Plan. most appropriate document to indicate the hospital. f) Include a specific objective for the hospital in Secondary Plans are not meant to contain No change. the Main Central Area Secondary Plan. major strategic policies. Section 18.4.10 of the draft Official Plan specifically promotes the growth of the hospital. g) Future traffic volumes on Liberty Street may Liberty SL has been designated a Type "B" : No change. not be compatible with the hospital. arterial. It will act as the principle north- south spine in Bowmanville. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W70 Prof, and Mrs. James Lovekin Box 159, 3 King Street West June 6/94 (Newcastle Village W112 W135A Draft Official Plan is A-1. Staff appreciate the comments. Not Applicable. Colborne, Ontario. Open House) W135B KOK 1 S W1 35C W71 Mr. Beat Niklaus P.O. Box 20056 May 31/94 W143 Designate property in Part Lot 26, B.F.C., Clarke as "Residential" Disagree. Property is located outside No change. Newcastle, Ontario, not "Waterfront Greenway". boundaries of Newcastle Village and L1 B 1 l"3 designated "Major Open Space - Waterfront by Regional Official Plan. W72 Mr. William R. Stewart 25 Bennett Road June 4/94 - a) Revitalize Downtown Cores rather than Agree. See Section 5.2.6 of Bowmanville No change. Bowmanvilie, Ontario, permitting sprawling suburban development. Main Central Area Secondary Plan. Also L1 C 3K5 see Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) b) What has happened to the CAUSE Study? Specific initiatives resulting from the No change. CAUSE Study are beyond the scope of the Official Plan. c) Are apartments and other uses above shops Beyond scope of Official Plan. No change. and offices in good condition and being fully utilized? d) Downtown block interiors are unkept and used Agree. No change. inefficiently. e) Restrict all buildings to a height of 3 stories or Disagree. Apartment buildings and mixed No change. less. use (commercial /residential) buildings can be up to 6 storeys in Bowmanvilie. Also see Section 4.2 of Report (Residential Neighbourhoods) f) Provide downtown building owners with an Beyond scope of Official Plan. No change. incentive to upgrade their buildings and apartments. g) Close King Street from Scugog to Ontario Disagree. Recent traffic studies for the No change. Streets (or at least from Scugog to Division) Main Central Area have indicated the and make into a pedestrian mall with Church importance of King Street to traffic and Queen Streets made into one way circulation in the downtown area. through routes. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W72 Continued. h) Close Temperance Street around the The closure of Temperance Street on a No change. Municipal Administrative Centre and make it a permanent basis is not feasible due to the park (pedestrian mall ?) need to provide efficient traffic circulation in the downtown area. The former Brock's (Petro-Canada) garage site Council recently approved a retail No change. on IGng Street should have an "attractive commercial development on this site. short-term" parking garage. i) The piano factory site should become a Council recently approved a Seniors No change. metered parking area. Apartment building and centre on this site. k) Create angled parking for portions of Silver, Not an Official Plan issue. No change. Temperance and Division Streets. I) Do whatever is legally possible to get rid of the The existing Castle Hotel has legal status No change. "hotel" which advertises exotic dancers. under the existing zoning by -law. m) Better use should be made of Bowmanville Agree. Draft Official Plan allows such No change. Creek (Valley) and the Vanstone Mill area. possibilities. With imagination and political backing, these areas of natural beauty could accommodate a nice restaurant and nice boutiques which could draw tourists. W73 Ms. Jo -Anne Mehring 94 Varcoe Road June 1/94 - Spent over $12,000. to create a lot for future See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Courtice, Ontario. development, now classified as a woodlot and Policies). Policies) undevelopable. Allow development subject to tree L1 E 1 Ni preservation plan. W74 Ms. Carole Noble 2761 Bellwood Drive June 6194 (Newcastle Village - The Newcastle Village shopping area in the Main Central Area should be upgraded. A heritage retail The Official Plan promotes retail growth Provide more detailed policies in Newcastle, Ontario. Open House) theme should be adopted by businesses. and good urban design for new development Facade improvements or the Newcastle Village Main Central Area Secondary Plan. LIB 1 L9 retail theming must be developed by the local Business Improvement Area. Also see Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) 4 -- Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W75 T. Holmes June 7/94 - Need more park and green area in Local Central Area The Draft Official Plan has designated a No change. 4115 Lakeshore (Orono of Port of Newcastle. portion of the Port of Newcastle lands as Newcastle, Ontario. Open House) Waterfront Greenway and Local Central L1 B 1 M3 Area Section 10.2.2 of the Plan strives to create Central Areas that are people - oriented and developed with civic squares, parks and walkways. W76 Ms. Leah Houston 137 Cedar Crest Beach June 7/94 W87 Protect Westside Creek Marsh. See Section 5.4 of Report (SL Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (SG Bowmanville, Ontario. V23 Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek L1 C 3K3 Marsh) for YOUTH IN ACTION W77 Mr. D. Davidson R.R. #1 June 8/94 W16 a) Plan should recognize the reality of Highway See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway ( Bowmanville 407; terminating at the north -south connector 407) Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) is not good planning. L1 C 3K2 b) Affordable housing should be appropriate to See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report community wishes. Should not become Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) excessive burden on taxpayer. C) Keep group homes to a minimum; residents' The Ministry of Housing has advised that Revise policies to reflect Ministry of concerns should be deciding factor. the Municipality cannot regulate group Housing comments. homes. d) Would like municipal water and sewer in Hampton. Beyond scrape of Official Plan. No change. W78 Dmytro Kocan June 8194 Preserve agricultural lands, specifically orchards. Addressed in Section 13 of draft Official No change. 2072 Highway 2 ( Bowmanville Plan. R.R. #6 Open House) Bowmanville, Ontario. L1 C 3K7 W79 Anonymous June 8/94 Name for Neighbourhood 13 (Waverly) in Bowmanville Agree. No change. ( Bowmanville is appropriate. Open House) Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W80 Mr. Andries Batelaan June 8/94 - Comments made at public hearings have had no Comment acknowledged. No change. 2538 Maple Grove Road ( Bowmanville impact on the formation of the draft Official Plan with Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) respect to Maple Grove. Li C 3K7 W81 Mr. John Waters 1882 Bloor Street East June 9/94 ( Courtice - Highway 401 -407 connecting link will impact See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway Courtice, Ontario Open House) environmentally sensitive wetlands, large old trees and an apple orchard. 407) L1 C 3K3 W82 V.L Anderson 1585 Townline Road North June 9/94 ( Courtice - Amend by -law regulating distance of an Animal Shelter from Beyond the scope of the Official Plan. No change. R.R. #5 Open House) a residence on agricultural land. Separation requirements are contained in Oshawa, Ontario. the Agricultural Code of Practice. Li H 8L7 W83 R. Farr 24 Glenabbey Drive June 9/94 ( Courtice a) Glenabbey has high traffic volumes; need better alternative to Highway 401 bound traffic. Glenabbey Drive is designated as a collector road and it will have higher levels Under review. Also see Section 7.3 Report Courtice, Ontario. L1 E 1139 Open House) of traffic. However, traffic volumes and of ( Courtice Transportation Network) speeds on Glenabbey Drive are issues being reviewed by Totten Sims Hubicki as part of the South Courtice Transportation Review. b) The discontinuous alignment proposed for Staff concur. No change. Type C Arterial ( Glenabbey) is a good idea --1 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W84 Ms. Pam Callus 3452 Courtice Road June 9/94 ( Courtice - a) Focus development in Courtice to south. Urban expansion areas indicated in the No change. Courtice, Ontario. Open House) Plan for Courtice are to the south of the L1 C 21-6 existing boundary. b) Encourage light industry to increase tax base. Section 7 of the draft Plan contains a No change. policy to encourage corporate office and prestige industrial uses in strategic locations along Highway 401. C) Supports compact urban form. Agree. No change. d) Concerned with impact of drainage into See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report Second Marsh. Planning) (Watershed Planning) e) Do not allow tree removal until community See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot plan prepared. Incorporate woodlots and Policies) Policies) other natural features into development. W85 Walter and Josephine Borysiak 3666 Courtice Road North June 14/94 ( Bowmanville W54 Extend urban boundary to include lands west of Lands not designated for urban No chane. g Courtice, Ontario. Open House) Courtice Road to Pebblestone Road. development in Regional Official Plan. L1 E 21-6 Agree. W86 Mr. Frank M. Smith June 9/94 - Questions the Green Space designation on property in 921 Walnut Street ( Courtice Mitchell Corners. General Agricultural designation is Amend Map Al of Plan. Oshawa, Ontario. Open House) more appropriate. Li H 2H8 See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys W87 Ms. Leah Houston 137 Cedar Crest Beach June 7/94 (Presented to G.P.A. W76 V23 Preserve Westside Creek Marsh. See Section 5.4 of Report (St Bowmanville, Ontario, on June 21/94) Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek L7 C 3K3 Marsh) for YOUTH IN ACTION Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W88A W88B Mr. Peter Smith Bousfield, Dale- Harris, Cutler June 8/94 (W88A) W63A W63B a) How is Port of Newcastle Secondary Plan The Secondary Plan for the Port of No change. and Smith Inc. July 13/94 intended to fit within draft Official Plan? Newcastle will form part of the Official 3 Church Street, Suite 200 (W88B) Plan. Section 24.13 of the draft Official Toronto, Ontario. Plan would allow the policies of the 1 Secondary Plan to take precedence over for or BRAM ALEA LTD. the policies of the Official Plan. - b) What is relationship between Official Plan The policies of OPA 57 have generally No change. Amendment No. 57 (Waterfront Amendment) been incorporated into Sections 4.6 and and draft Official Plan? 14.6 of the draft Official Plan. C) Section 4.6.7. What is the extent of Shoreline The actual extent of the Shoreline Erosion No change. Erosion Umit? Umit would be identified through a detailed review of the subdivision application. d) Section 4.6.7: Will tom setback from OPA 57 requires the greater of 30 metres No change. Shoreline Erosion Umft be required and will it or the actual limit detailed by the local count toward parkland dedication? Conservation Authority plus an additional 10 metres. Additional land beyond the erosion zone could be counted towards parkland dedication if it were developable tableland. e) Section 4.7.4: Is development of hotel and This issue is most appropriately dealt with No change. residential building within floodplain through the Secondary Plan, subject to precluded? comments from technical agencies. f) Section 7.3.6: Do policies regarding Tourist Yes No change. and Recreational Nodes apply to existing marina and proposed hotel? g) What is basis for boundary of Wilmot Creek The Ministry of Natural Resources Amend Map C4 of Plan. wetland? determined the boundaries of the Wilmot Creek wetiand. Map C4 of draft Official Plan has inadvertently included the 120 metre buffer within the Wetland designation. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W88A W886 Continued. - h) Section 4.7.7: Will tablelands within 120m To be determined through detailed review No change. buffer of Wilmot Creek wetland count toward of subdivision application. parkland dedication? Section 5.3.6: Do phasing policies apply to Yes No change. Port of Newcastle? I) Section 5.3.7. Can Municipality declare Yes No change. development to be premature, recognizing there is no appeal on 10 year capital works? k) Section 9.3.1: How flexible are neighbourhood The neighbourhood populations are No change. populations? is density mix Within intended to be "allocations' and therefore, neighbourhoods flexible enough to permit a fairly precise. The mix of units within the variety of unit mixes? neighbourhoods are intended to be somewhat flexible within the context of Section 24.6 of the Official Plan. Also see Section 4.2 of Report (Residential Neighbourhoods) Section 9.4.1: Are net densities specked Yes No change. flexible enough for neo traditional planning? m) Section 9.4.1: Locational criteria for medium Freehold townhouses are permitted No change density would preclude freehold townhouse throughout the Urban Residential forms proposed by Bramalea. designation subject to the permitted density levels and population allocations. The table found in Section 9.4.1 of the Plan refers to "predominant housing forms and would therefore permit a range of housing types in accordance with Section 9.4.8. of the Plan. _ 10 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review Summary of Submission s Recommendation n) Section 9.4.6. May conflict with neo- traditional Disagree. Sta7serv!cVe No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. W88A W88B Continued. No change, building forms in which amenity areas are provided as part of public realm. o) Section 9.5.3: Will greater net densities Not known at thitudy required No change. associated with neo traditional building form by Section 9.5.3 undertaken. be permitted? P) Section 10.6.2: What.uses are permitted The 2000 sq.m. antended to No change. Within the 2,000 sq.m. of retail floorspace "loc apply only to service allocated to Port of Newcastle? uses. Additional commerci al floorspace beyond the 2,000 sq.m. allocation could be permitted for tourism - related uses. q) Section 10.6.2: is 250 high density unit The high density unit allocation is intended No change allocation intended to be flexible? to be somewhat flexible in the context of Section 24.6 of the Plan, provided that the population allocations are being r) Section 10.6.2: Would buildings within maintained. Tourism Node be exempt from 250 unit No limitation? No change S) Section 10.6.3: Is hotel permitted within Local The marina, hotel and related uses are No change. Central Area or Tourism Node at Port of permitted by the Tourism Node. The Local Newcastle? Central Area designation is intended to apply only to local retail and service uses. t) Section 10.6.3: Is 0.75.floor space index The f.s.i. is applicable to individual Clarify (f.s.f.)to be calculated across entire area, or for buldings.' policy in draft Official Plan. individual uses or blocks? U) How is "gross area of lot" in definition of Floor Acknowledge definition needs to be Delete word "gross" from definition Space Index defined? clarified. of "Floor Space Index' _ 10 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W88A W88B Continued. v) Sections 14.6.1 and 14.6.2: What is Acknowledge policies need to be clarified. Clarify permitted uses in Waterfront relationship between permitted uses listed in Greenway each section? W) is existing marina permitted Without Yes Clarify policy to indicate. amendment? amendment only required for new golf courses and marinas X) Section 19.6.2: Is right -of -way width less than Yes Amend policy to permit range of 26m acceptable for collector roads within Port collector road widths from 23m to of Newcastle? 26m A Can policies regarding access be adjusted to Yes Add policy regarding access to accommodate neo- traditional community accommodate 'new urbanism' form? Z) Section 21.2.4: How does it relate to new The new Wilmot Creek Water Pollution No change relative to this Wilmot Creek Water Pollution Control Plant? Control Plan was subject to an submission. Environmental Assessment and is under construction. aa) In conflict between Primary and Secondary Section 24.13 of the draft Official Plan No change. Plans, which takes precedence? would allow the policies of the Secondary Plan to take precedence over the policies of the Primary Plan. bb) What assumptions were used in land and See Appendix A of draft Official Plan. No change. population budgets for Port of Newcastle? cc) How was neighbourhood population for Port of The assumptions used in calculating See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Newcastle determined? neighbourhood population targets are Urban Area Boundary for contained in Appendix A of the Draft Residential Areas) Official Plan. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W89 Mr. Mark A. Foley 319 College Avenue, June 14/94 W119 a) Concerned with policies requiring gratuitous See Report - Section 3.3 (Natural Heritage See Report - Section 3.3 (Natural P.O. Box 11 dedication of environmentally sensitive areas System) and Section 3.4 (Woodlot Heritage System) and Section 3.4 Oshawa, Ontario. and woodiots beyond park land dedication. Delete these policies if not authorized by Policies) oodlot Policies ) L1 H 7K8 Planning Act for KINGSBERRY PROPERTIES b) Section 17.5: Include lands east of Truils Pending outcome of Ontario Municipal No change. Road (Referral No. 1 to Regional Plan) in Board Hearing. Special Study Area No. 4. C) Section 24.8: Make interim urban boundary Disagree. Interim boundary is firm in order No change. more flexible. ` to allow for proper growth management of the urban areas. W90 Hugh and Carol Ann Neill 2111 Prestonvale Road June 17/94 W44 a) Object to Prestonvale Road as Type "C See Section 7.3 of Report ( Courtice Under review. Courtice, Ontario. V43 arterial. Transportation Network) L1 E 2S2 b) Object to secondary school location. it should Disagree. Staff and the Public School No change. be located on the south side of the Type C Board have examined other sites but have arterial east of Prestonvale Road or south of not found a suitable alternative. Also see the proposed community park. Section 4.5 of Report (Schools) C) Object to high density development at Bloor High Density development is appropriate No change. Street and Prestonvale Road. and supportive of future transit along Bloor Street Also see Section 4.2 of Report (Residential Neighbourhoods) d) Object to commercial development at Bloor Commercial development will be examined Under review. Street and Prestonvale Road. Should be in the context of Council's decision on south of Bloor Street where the suggested Prestonvale Road. Robert Adams Drive intersects with Prestonvale Road. 12 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W90 Continued. e) Extend the Type C arterial west of Prestonvale Requires further study. See Section 7.3 of See Section 7.3 of Report ( Courtice Road to connect with Robert Adams Drive. Report ( Courtice Transportation Network) Transportation Network) f) Extend Robert Adams Drive to either connect See Section 7.3 of Report ( Courtice See Section 7.3 of Report ( Courtice with Prestonvale Road further south or connect Transportation Network) Transportation Network) to the Towniine Road extension north of the CPR line. W91 Mr. S.S. Matharu Consulting Engineer June 16/94 - Include his client's lands in the boundaries of the Disagree. See Section 4.3 of Report No change. Courtice Main Central Area because the creek forms a (Central Areas) 11 Stanley Court natural boundary. Considers it in keeping with the Unit 1 other Main-Central Areas and Sub Central Areas. The Whitby, Ontario. increase is marginal and would include existing L1 N 8P9 commercial. for MR. OTTO PROVENZANO 1678 I(ing Street W92 D. Ashcroft Group 5, Box 36, R.R.#2 June 21/94 (Bowmanville V22 a) Must protect Westside Creek Marsh. See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St 63 Cedar Crest Beach Road Information Session) Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek L1 C 3K3 Marsh) b) Permit existing homes in Waterfront Greenway See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline See Section 5.2 of Report to be upgraded and expanded. Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) C) Restrict new severances within Waterfront See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline See Section 5.2 of Report Greenway. Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) d) Permit building permits for existing lots in See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline See Section 5.2 of Report Waterfront Greenway. Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) Written Submissions Related. to the Municipality of ClarIngton Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W93 J. Norman LeBlanc Group 5, Box 36, R.R.#2 June 21/94 (Bowmanville - a) Do not permit quarrying or any industrial uses See Section 5.4 of Report (SL Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (SG 63 Cedar Crest Beach Road Information Session) that would destroy Westside Creek Marsh. Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Bowmanville, Ontario. b) Permit building permits to upgrade and Marsh) L1 C 3K3 expand existing homes in Waterfront See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline See Section 5.2 of Report Greenway. Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) W94 Ms. Mavis Carlton Box 14, Group 2, R.R.#2 June 8/94 (Bowmanville - a) Upset that Port Darlington Community might be destroyed, while undeveloped land is See Section 5.3 of Report (Existing Residential Communities) See Section 5.3 of Report (Existing Residential Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) slated for residential use. Undeveloped land Communities) L1 C 3K3 should be part of Greenway, not established residential community. b) Upset that new Wilmot Creek Community Wilmot Creek Community is designated No change. being given special consideration. 'Living Area' by Regional Official Plan. c) . Use stronger word than "encourage" regarding See Section 5.4 of Report (SL Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St Protection of Westside Creek Marsh. Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) d) Official Plan not flexible enough to allow co- Not enough specific information provided No change. operation with residents. to answer question. However, it is noted that there has been substantial public participation through the Official Plan Review process. e) Treat homes in Waterfront Greenway same as See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline See Section 5.2 of Report urban lots. Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) f) If new houses can be built on vacant lots in See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline See Section 5.2 of Report Waterfront Greenway, then renovations to Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public existing homes should be permitted. I Acquisition) — 14. - -- Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W95 Mr. Gordon A. White June 7/94 V20A a) Special Policy Area 'B' should not include See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St Group 2, Box 21, R.R.#2 (Orono V20B Westside Creek Marsh. Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) Marsh) L1 C 3K3 b) No justification for Official Plan showing Marsh See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St as Extractive; not determined in Regional Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Official Plan. Marsh) C) Aggregate from Marsh will not be required in See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St 20 year planning period of Official Plan. Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) d) Land use provisions for Cove portion of See Section 5.3 of Report (Existing See Section 5.3 of Report (Existing Waterfront Greenway should provide for logical Residential Communities) Residential Communities) and efficient development of vacant lands. W96A Ms. Lynda F. Townsend June 16/94 W110A a) Parameters for Special Study Area No. 2 See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) See Section 4.3 of Report (Central W966 Barrister and Solicitor Nov. 18/94 W110B should be clearly established In Official Plan, Areas) 1556 Dundas Street West V45 without jeopardizing previous zoning rights. Mississauga, Ontario. V46 L5G 1 E4 for MR. HANN (VALIANT b) The Plan should maintain flexibility in Partially agree. Undertake further review of Section achieving objectives of streetiine development 10.4.6 of Plan. PROPERTIES) for commercial projects. Pt Lt. 30, Conc. 2, Courtice c) Concerned with the Lake Iroquois Beach See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake indication and the restrictive policies Beach) Iroquois Beach) associated with such a feature. Exempt commercial development from such policies. d) Provide flexibility to allow development of Agree. Amend Section 1.1 of Courtice Sub Courtice Main Central Area without awaiting Central Area Secondary Plan the completion of Courtice Sub Central Area. 15 1 Recommendation No change. See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) No change. No change. No change. See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed Planning) 16 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. F-- Summary of Submission Staff Comments Submission Ref. W96A W96B Continued, e) Concerned with policy of integrating retailing A mix of uses in Main Central Areas is with housing, recreation, employment essential If they are to function as a focus opportunities and community uses. for their communities. I) Section 10.3.6: Objects to requirement for a See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) retail market study for developments in excess of 2500 sq.m. The existing 150,000 sq.ft allocation for the Courtice Main Central Area should not be re- examined. g) Concerned that Official Plan proposes to limit uses in the Courtice Main Central Area See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) pending completion of a Secondary Plan Study. W97 Mr. Stan Racansky, P. Eng. 3200 Hancock Road June 8/94 (Bowmanville Open W138 W141 a) The Official Plan does little to protect the Disagree. The Official Plan places Courtice, Ontario. House) W171 environment emphasis on environmental protection LIE 2MI W184 while recognizing the need for development V40 b) The Plan proposes to develop forested and Disagree. This area has been included as wetland areas in Neighbourhood 3C previously part of the Courtice Area Urban since omitted from development 1976. C) The Plan does not address impact on Population allocations and urban area environment of an additional 30,000 residents boundaries established by the Durham in Courtice. Region Official Plan must be reflected in the Municipality's Official Plan. d) The Plan does not provide an environmental See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed assessment on impact of areas further away, Planning) yet directly impacted (i.e. Second Marsh). 1 Recommendation No change. See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) No change. No change. No change. See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed Planning) 16 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W97 Continued. e) The Plan does not protect wildlife corridors See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural and habitat Heritage System) Heritage System) f) The Plan does not protect the significant See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake recharge areas of North Courtice. The Beach) Iroquois Beach) proposed development will reduce the recharge system to a trickle. W98 Mr. Henry Eikens 4740 Main Street June 21/94 V21 Questions the Prime Agricultural Area designation on Agree. Amend Map Al of Plan to Orono, Ontario. V34 his property due to decline in tobacco demand and redesignate lands to Green Space. LOB 1 MO poor soils. Lot 35, Conc.S, Clarke Lots 1 & 2, Conc. 4, Darlington W99 Mr. George Strilchuk 40 Rebecca Court June 21/94 ( Bowmanville - Concerned about proposed development around Official Plan provides lower densities for No change. Bowmanville, Ontario. Lt C Information Session) Liberty Rills estate subdivision. Would like a transition between existing homes and proposed medium density this neighbourhood and no medium density immediately adjacent to the Liberty 4N7 housing. Rills subdivision. W100 Mr. Ian Myles 35 Stirling Avenue June 22/94 (Newcastle - Wants to know a timeframe for the extension of Issue of local road extension is contingent No change. Courtice, Ontario. Information Session) Renwick Road to Old Highway No. 2. upon review of future development LIE 1X5 W101 Mr. Michael Freedman 289143 Ontario Limited June 21/94 W108A W108B Expand interim urban boundary in southwest Courtice See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim 7111 Dufferin Street W108C to include Stolp and Freedman lands. Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for Thornhill, Ontario. W165 Residential l Areas ) L4J 2K2 V42 W102 Ms. Jean Graham 32 Remi Court May 1994 - Opposed to extension of Grady Drive in Newcastle The subject creek crossing has been No change. Newcastle, Ontario. Village over Foster Creek on basis of impact to creek indicated in the Official Plan since 1983: It B 1J1 valley and traffic impacts on existing streets. is necessary to provide a mid -block for RESIDENTS OF collector north of Highway No. 2 to provide COURT AND GRADY DRIVE DR IVE efficient traffic circulation for the Village. 17 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff. Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W103 Mrs. N. Mitchell June 9/94 - There are not sufficient schools designated to The schools designated within the draft No change. 85 Hemmingway Drive ( Courtice accommodate the projected growth. Not responsible Plan have been reviewed and located with Courtice, Ontario. Open House) planning to permit growth and not provide educational the assistance of both the Public and Lt E 206 facilities. Separate School Boards. Both Boards are generally satisfied with the number of sites designated. W104 Mr. Kevin Tunney Tunney Planning Inc. June 24194 W2 Expand Courtice Interim Urban Boundary due to the See Section 2.3 of Report (interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim 340 Byron Street South, W101 V2 difficulties in developing lands which are held under Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for fragmented ownership, as is the case for 50% of the Residential Areas) Suite 200 V10 lands within the Courtice interim urban boundary. Whitby, Ontario. V14 Li N 4P8 for STOLP HOMES and 289143 ONTARIO LTD. W105 Mr. Edward Vanhaverbeke 85 King Street West, Unit 2 June 28/94 W107 Objects to all of his personal property on Highway No. The analysis has indicated that a 16 See Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) V31 2 being designated for Community Park uses. hectare Community Park is required to Newcastle, Ontario. serve the future population of Newcastle L1 B 11-2 Village and area. An appropriate amount of land area and highway frontage is required for this facility. Also see Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) W106A Ms. Diana Grandfield June 22/94 V32A a) Pleased that Official Plan recognizes Acknowledged. No change. W1066 631 Mill Street South V32B importance of heritage preservation, Newcastle, Ontario. particularly architecturally significant buildings. LIB 11-9 b) Concerned with non - residential to residential Section 7 of the draft Plan contains No change. assessment ratio, and idea that Newcastle policies to encourage economic growth in Village is becoming bedroom community. the community and the creation of a more diverse economic base. Section 5.3.7 of Plan permits Council to declare a plan of subdivision to be premature if the non - residential portion of the assessment ratio falls below 15 %. 18 19 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Mr. Edmond Vanhaverbeke Foster Creek Developments Ltd. Date of Submission June 27/94 Cross. Ref. W105 Summary of Submission Medium Density Residential should be located close to Staff Comments Recommendation W107 Agree. Identify, 85 King Street West, Unit 2 V31 Main Central Area in Newcastle Village. Requests new Medium Density site Newcastle, Ontario. Medium Density designation on land west of Foster on west side of Foster Creek north Li S 11-2 Creek north of Highway No. 2. of fling Street for FOSTER CREEK DEVELOPMENTS LTD. Mr. Bryce Jordan, Associate Planning Manager June 17/94 Feb. 24/95 W101 W165 Objects to designation of warm water stream and valley land on client's lands. W108A W108B Intermittent stream to be removed under Remove Green Space designation. W108C G.M. Sernas & Associates Ltd. Mar. 10/95 V42 Previous Official Plan documents do not Identify warm water stream east approved Master Drainage Plan. 110 hi Scotia Court, Unit 41 tby, Ontario. Whitby, of Truils Road. Is not recognized as a valley or fill regulated area by CLOCA. Objects to the resulting fo for BON NYDON LTD. Green Space designation on Schedule A. PLLt 30, Conc. 2, Courtice Mr. Bryce Jordan, Associate Planning Manager June 17/94 - Include future development block on 18T -88060 as part W109 See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) No G.M. Semas & Associates Ltd. of the Main Central Area change. 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Whitby, Ontario. L1 N 8Y7 for RICHARD H. GAY HLDGS. PLLt 30, Conc. 2, Courtice 19 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W110A Ms. Lynda F. Townsend June 27/94 W96A a) Medium and high density nodes for Valiant's The existing approvals are recognized in No change. W110B Barrister & Solicitor (W110A) W96B North Bowmanville lands are not designated, the Local Central Area, as per the table in 1556 Dundas St W. January 9/95 V45 which is contrary to existing Draft Plan of Section 10.6.2 of Plan. Mississauga, Ontario. (W110B) V46 Subdivision Approvals. L5C 1 E4 for MR. HANN (VALIANT b) The limits of 6 units /block for street See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report PROPERTIES) townhousing and 50 units /block for block Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) Pt Lt 30, Conc. 2, Courtice townhousing are too low and should be increased to 70 units /development (presumably for block townhousing). There should be no restrictions on townhousing facing each other across a street C) Recognize department stores as a Main All department stores are retail uses and No change. Central Area use and Junior Department are permitted in all Main Central Areas and Stores as a use in other Central Areas. Sub - Central Areas. d) • Sections 10.9.2 and 10.9.3: Would prevent Agree. Amend Courtice Sub - Central Area easterly relocation of the V -Plus Gas Station at Secondary Plan to allow the the IGnglrownllne intersection. , relocation of the gas station. e) Special Study Area No. 2 - Courtice Main See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Central Area: Clarify the text to prohibit the Areas) downzoning of commercial land. f) Section 23.6.2: Minor changes to a Draft The intention of this section is to permit Clarify policy to indicate that it will Approved Plan of Subdivision should not the entire plan of subdivision to be only apply when substantive trigger a review of the entire Plan. reviewed if substantive revisions are revisions are proposed. proposed. Also see Section 8.1 of Report (Transitional Policies) Will Wilson and Linda Reid June 23194 - Relocate collector road east of Courtice Road and The precise alignment of the collector road No change. 3191 Courtice Road ( Courtice north of Nash Road as it appears to impact their will be determined through review of plans Courtice, Ontario. Information Session) property, of subdivision. L1 E 2H8 20 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submitter Date of No. Submission Ref. Complimented the Planning Department on the Draft Acknowledged. No change. W112 Prof. & Mrs. James P. Lovekin June 22194 W70 Box 189, 3 King St. W. (Newcastle W135A Official Plan. Colborne, Ontario. Information Session) W135B KOK 1 S W135C Concerned that there will be ongoing and long -term Lands are designated 'Living Area" by the No change. June 22/94 - W113 Mr. Roderick MacLeod risks by permitting development in southwest Regional Official Plan. The proposed P.O. Box 2143 Bowmanville near the Darlington Nuclear Generating development conforms to proximity Oshawa, Ontario. wa Station. standards set by the Atomic Energy L1 H Control Board. for DURHAM NUCLEAR AWARENESS Extend interim urban boundary to Bloor Street in See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim W114 Mr. Walter Fracz alter June 23/94 23/ Courtice. Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for 2212 Road S. (une Residential Areas) Courtice, Ontario. Information Centre) Li E 2N2 The Draft Official Plan should emphasize residentiall Agree. No change. June 23/94 - W115 Mr. Dwayne Tapp ( Courtice commercial mixed use development because of the 5 Spry Avenue Bowmanville, Ontario. Information Centre) advantages it offers to both sectors and the urban L1C 3T2 environment in general. a) Concur with inclusion of their lands within the Acknowledged. No change. W116 Mr. Bryce Jordan, Associate June 16/94 W132 Planning Manager W170 urban boundary. G.M. Semas and Associates V17 V38 b) Designation of two 'Warm water streams' on Agree for northern tributary. Disagree for Amend Map C of Plan to delete Ltd. their property is inappropriate. southern tributary until speck coverage northern tributary. 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 scheme approved through plan of Whitby, Y subdivision. LIN SY7 for BAYLY HOLDINGS LTD. Lot 16, Conc. 1, Bowmanville (1 ST- 90050) for GREEN MARTIN HOLDINGS LTD. Lot 17, Conc. 1, Bowmanville (18T-90051) 21 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Caarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of .Cross. Summary of Submission Submission •Ref. Staff Comments Recommendation W117 Mr. John Bousfield Bousfeld, Dale- Harris, Cutler & June 21/94 W129 W131 Include lands in "North Hancock' in the interim urban boundary, See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Smith V53 with reasons provided. Area Boundary for Residential Areas) See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban 3 Church Street, Suite 200 Area Boundary for Toronto, Ontario. Residential Areas) M5E 1M2 for COURTICE HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENTS Lots 27,28, Conc. 3, Courtice W118 Mr. John 1 Dale-Harris, Bousfield, Dale Harris, Cutler June 21/94 W134 W183 Include Special Study Area 4 (Deferral Area No. a to See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban and Smith Inc. 3 Church Street Suite 200 W189 Regional Plan) within the Courtice interim urban boundary, with reasons provided. Area Boundary for Residential Areas) See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Boundary for Toronto, Ontario. V7 Residential Areas) MSE 1M2 V44 44 for WM. TONNO V CONSTRUCTION LTD. PtLts.31,32, Cone. 3, Darlington W119 Mr. John J. Foley 319 College Avenue June 28/94 W89 Expand residential area north to Pebblestone Road and See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban P.O. Box 11 east to Courtice Road, with reasons provided. P Area Boundary for Residential Areas) See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Ontario. Area Boundary for LiOshawa, Residential Areas) for KINGSBERRY PROPERTIES W120 Mr. Bryce Jotdan Associate Planning Manager June 23/94 a) The extent of developable land southeast of Agree. i£ G.M. Somas Associates the Liberty /Baseline intersection shown on Adjust maps in Plan to reflect 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 Map A3 is less than that shown on Map C3. floodplain mapping. Whitby, Ontario. L1 N 8Y7 for 808807 ONTARIO LIMITED b) Change designation from "Urban Residential" to "Highway Commercial" and place some Disagree. Insufficient tablelands to No change. Pt Lt 10, Conc. 1, Bowmanville of the Neighbourhood Commercial node across develop Highway Commercial uses. Other non - residential uses are permissible (southeast cornea of Liberty Street on it within the 'Residential' designation such as Baseline/Liberty) daycare, convenience commercial and automobile service stations. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W121 Mr. C. Curtis July 5/94 - a) Objects to identification of woodlot on portion Size and areal extent of woodlot along its Under review. Also see Section 3.4 3280 Tooleys Road of his property. southern edge is being reviewed. Also of Report (Woodiot Policies) Courtice, Ontario see Section 3.4 of Report (woodlot L1 E 2K7 Policies) PL LL 33, Conn 3, Courtice b) No legal basis exists to require gratuitous See Section 3.4 of Report (woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (woodlot dedication of woodlots. The Municipality Policies) Policies) should establish a policy of acquisition through purchase in order to preserve high quality woodlands. C) Concerned about the separate school site Location of school to be reviewed with Under review. Also see Section 4.5 proposed south of his property on Tooleys School Board. Also see Section 4.5 of of Report (Schools) Road since it would be necessary for the Report (Schools) school board to purchase three, four, or even five existing residential properties. W122 Mr. John Nekkers July 7/94 - a) The woodlot designation for Schleiss woodlot Size and areal extent of woodlot along its Under review. Also see Section 3.4 3324 Tooleys Road is larger in size in the draft Official Plan than it southern edge is being reviewed. Also of Report (Woodiot Policies) Courtice, Ontario is in reality. see Section 3.4 of Report (woodlot Li E 2K7 Policies) b) Separate school symbol in the area will curtail Location of school to be reviewed with Under review. Also see Section 4.5 development of the rear properties. School Board. Also see Section 4.5 of of Report (Schools) Report (Schools) W123 Martha and S. Penfound June 9/94 Objects to the lands south of Oke Road and east of Partially agree. Also see Section 3.3 of Delete Green Space north of 2320 Prestonvale Road Prestonvale Road being classified as environmentally Report (Natural Heritage System) Glenabbey Drive connector. Courtice, Ontario. sensitive. Li E 2S1 23 No. I Submitter W124 Ms. Pat Marjerrison 159 Liberty Street North Bowmanville, Ontario. Lt C 2M2 Date of Cross. Submission Ref. July 11/94 1 - Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review Summary of Submission Staff Comments a) Concerned about the increased amount of traffic on Liberty Street and especially the comers of Liberty /Concession, Liberty /lGng, and t. iberty/Baseline. b) Close Bennett Road interchange on Highway 401 and open Mearns Avenue or Lambs Road to encourage people to use the easterly exchange and to give access to the expanded Industrial Park on the south side of Highway 401. c) Provide an east -west route between Regional Road 57 and some point to the east Recommendation Liberty Street is designated as a Type B No change, arterial and is intended to convey high volumes of traffic. Concession, IGng and Baseline are also arterials with the first two being Type Bs and the latter a Type A. Therefore, the resulting intersections will have high volumes of traffic. The Region will undertake widenings when appropriate and ensure that the design of the road can handle the traffic volumes. Draft Plan suggests closing of the Bennett No change. Road interchange and introduction of the Lambs Road interchange. L.ongworth Avenue is designated as a No change. Type C arterial between Regional Road 57 and Lambs Road. 24 25 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review F Cross. Summa of'Submission Summary Staff Comments Recommendation No. Submitter Date of Submission Ref. - a) Concerned with compact urban form (possible deterioration into slums, building form). Disagree. Provincial policy and Regional Official Plan require compact urban form b Pa and higher urban densities. No change. W125 Dr. T.H. Holmes P.O. Box 20025 June 25/94 Newcastle, Ontario. L1B iM3 b) Recreational taclities not integrated into Bramalea Plan; small parks provided are not Partially agree Will be addressed through review of subdivision plan. No change. useful C) Economic benefits of development will leave Clarington because Bramalea is not a local Beyond scope of Official Plan. No change. developer. d) Too much development on waterfront has negative impact on environmentally sensitive areas and wildlife habitat Disagree. The Official Plan places emphasis on environmental protection while recognizing the need for development No change. Location being reviewed. Under review. - Objects to the proposed Neighbourhood Commercial J P p° site on the east side of Courtice Road north of Nash W126 Mr. Ivan Perun June 8/94 R.R. #1 Hampton, Ontario. Hamp Lobito Road. He purchased his property based on the strength of a `preliminary plan" published a few years ago, which showed an alternate location for the shopping centre. Wants a return to the original plan. 25 Written Submissions Related to the Municlpailty of Clarington Official Plan Revlew, . No. Submitter Date of Cross ' Summary of Submission Submission Ref. Staff Comments Recommendation W127 Mr. Roger Howard 17 Dean Street Jul 11/94 y W65 a) Expand boundaries of urban area and Special W169 Proposal north of CNR has been Brampton, Ontario. L6W 1 M7 Study Area C to include lands north of CNR W178 line for proposed retirement home; withdrawn by Ridge Pine Park Inc. No change. for RIDGE PINE PARK INC. proposal meets general intent of Official Plan policies; requests Municipality to request amendment to Regional Official Plan to Include subject lands In urban boundary. b) Section 3.3.3e): How will residential growth be tied to employment growth? This issue is addressed throughout the No change. Plan, but most specifically In Sections 5.3.6 and 5.3.7, and all of Section 7. C) Section 3.2.3e): What guidelines will be put in place to differentiate retirement growth from There is no intention to distinguish No change. standard residential growth? retirement growth from other residential growth in the Official Plan. d) Section 5.2.4: The Official Plan should recognize that the economic profile of the Disagree. Although private services are No change. Wilmot-Creek Community is similar to provided on -site, Wilmot Creek residents also use services and facilities industrial (le.. private services and amenities) provided within the larger community (eg. roads, libraries). e) Sections 5.3.6 and 5.3.7: Concerned that the phasing and prematurity poficles of-the Plan The Wilmot Creek Retirement Community No change. will prevent the orderly development of the is a residential neighbourhood and is considered the same as other residential Wilmot Creek Retirement Community. neighbourhoods in the Municipality. f) Section 6.4.1: Wants to ensure that the preclusion of mobile homes does not Staff do not consider the homes in Wilmot Creek No change. prohibit the continued build out of the Wilmot Creek as mobile homes. Community. 9) Appendix (Population Tables): Current zoning of 7 uph allows 867 units, not 850 as shown. The population figure has been rounded Adjust 850 to 867 units. off. See Section 5.3 of Report (Existing Residential Communities) 26 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation No. Submission Ref. h) Amend table to recognize Phase 6 application. See Section 5.3 of Report (Existing See Section 5.3 of Report (Existing W127 Continued. Residential Communities) Residential Communities) Increase population figure for Wilmot Creek Nursing home is permissible provided it is No change. Community to include Phase 6 (85 homes), part of the 867 unit allocation. 110 retirement units, and 60 nursing units with 100 beds. �J) Occupancy figure of 2 ppu appropriate. It is noted that in Submission W178, Ridge Not applicable. Pine Park Inc. requests that the occupancy figure be reduced to 1.67. Mr. W.D. Manson July 8194 - a) Section 23.6.2:. Will permit Council to review a plan of subdivision retroactively after the Agree, although note that the Region of Durham is now the approval authority for Modify 23.6.2 of Plan to indicate approval by the Region of Durham. W128 W.D.M. Consultants 20 Clematis Road Official Plan is approved. The Ministry's the Official Plan. Willowdale, Ontario. approval date should govern and not the date M2J 4X2 of Council's approval. for NEWCASTLE CO- TENANCY, b) Section 23.6.2: Will permit a review of the The intention of this policy is to permit the See Section 8.1 of Report CLARET INVESTMENTS, entire plan of subdivision and the application entire plan of subdivision to be reviewed if (Transitional Policies) REXGATE HOLDINGS, ROSSLAND PARK & TONNO of all the provisions of the Official Plan even if substantive revisions are proposed. See CONSTRUCTION LIMITED the slightest revision is proposed. Only major Section 8.1 of Report (Transitional Policies) Pt Lt 31, Conc. 2, Courtice revisions should raise the possibility of a (18T- 90046) review. C) Section 23.6.4: Instead of using 'occupancy", Agree. The intent of the policy is to Clarify policy. it would be more appropriate to refer to "units ensure the residential units are completed. whose construction has been completed" since this is a better indication of builder performance than occupancy. d) Section 23.6.4: Restrictions on further Agree. Intent of policy is to deal with Change to add word "residential" issuance of building permits should only apply residential units only, not commercial and subdivision. to residential construction and not buildings industrial. such as commercial. 27 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Ref. Staff Comm Recommendation W128 Continued. e) Section 9.3.4: Would prevent the implementation of proposed medical /dental The draft Official Plan proposes a revised Recognize the approval-in-principle building on the subdivision fronting on Trulls commercial structure which increases Neighbourhood Commercial from 500 to granted to this project in the Official a in h Official Road opposite the Courtice Main Central Area 1,000 sq.m. but requires an Official Plan due to: designation. Section 9.3.4 refers to comer • 100 sq.m. floorspace limit • limitation of two uses per convenience stores only. The draft Plan neighbourhood does not recognize this site as a Neighbourhood Commercial Area. However, the existing approved zoning application would be recognized under the W129 Mr. W.D. Manson July 8/94 W117 a) Section interpretation policies of the Plan. W.D.M. Consultants 20 Clematis Road 23.6.2: Will permit Council to review a W131 plan of subdivision retroactively after the V53 Agree, although note that the Region of Durham is now the Approval Authority for Modify 23.6.2 of Plan to indicate Willowdale, Ontario, Official Plan is approved. The Ministry's strY' the Official Plan. approval by the Region of Durham. M2J 4X2 approval date should govern and not the date for COURTICE HEIGHTS of Council's approval. DEVELOPMENTS Pt Lt 30, Conc. 3, Courtice b) Section 23 .6.2: Will permit a review of the The intention of this policy is to the (18T- 91005) entire plan of subdivision and the application of all the provisions of the Official Plan if permit entire plan of subdivision to be reviewed if Clarify policy to indicate that it will only apply when substantial even the slightest revision is proposed. Only major substantive revisions are proposed. See Section 8.1 of Report (Transitional Policies) revisions are proposed. See Section revisions should raise the possibility of a 8.1 of Report (Trans t onal review. Policies) C) Section 23.6.4: Instead of using "occupancy', it would be more appropriate to refer to "units Agree. The intent of the policy is to whose construction has been completed" since this is a better indication of builder ensure the residential units are completed. Clarify policy. performance than occupancy. d) Section 23.6.4: Restrictions on further issuance of building permits should only apply to residential construction and not buildings Agree. Intent of policy is to deal with such as commercial. residential units only, not commercial and industrial. Change to add word "residential" subdivision. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W129 Continued. e) Section 24.13: Delete second sentence. It is See (Section 8.1 of Report (Transitional See (Section 8.1 of Report not appropriate given the long term efforts and Policies) (Transitional Policies) high cost required to obtain the original Official Plan Amendment f) Section 10.6.2: Revise figures to 1670 sq.m. Agree. Revise Section 10.6.2 of Plan retail floorspace, and 110 Medium Density housing units to reflect actual approvals. g) Map C2 shows the Black Creek tributary Current information indicates that this No change. passing through the Courtice Heights tributary is a cold water stream. Developments parcel as a cold water stream, but construction of storm sewers in this area would tend to negate this being a cold water stream. h) Section 20.2.7 will jeopardize the Section 20.2.7 of Plan would not apply to No change. implementation of the Horban Water Quality stormwater management facilities which pond which has been designed to serve the are already approved. Courtice Heights Developments, Delbert Developments and IQngsberry Properties (Foley) residential subdivisions on the east side of Trulls Road north of Nash Road. Section 20.2.7: Water quality facilities serving Policy was not intended to apply to Clarify Section 20.2.7 of Plan to commercial plazas which are typically located underground facilities. indicate it does not apply to underground in parking lots will not be able to underground facilities. fulfil this policy. 29 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review. No. S Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Submission Ref. W130A Mr. W.D. Manson W.D.M. Consultants July 11/94 W10 a) Assistance needed from the Municipality to This point in the submission has been 20 Clematis Road W130B help defray the cost of a settlement capacity superseded by Submission W1306. Willowdale, Ontario. V53 study for Leskard. M2J 4X2 for OCEANFRONT b) Modify Map Al to exclude the Oak Ridges This point in the submission has been DEVELOPMENTS LTD. Moraine designation from the lands proposed superseded by Submission W130B. PLUS. 32, 33, Conc. 7, Hamlet for Estate Residential development by of Leskard (OPA 87 -25) Oceanfront Developments General Agricultural designation would be more appropriate. c) Requests the addition of a Section 13.3.4 b) This point in the submission has been which would allow for the expansion of a superseded by Submission W130B. Hamlet into a General Agricultural designation by amendment to the Plan. d) Section 13.3:4: Amend to permit golf courses See Section 6.3 of Report (Golf Courses) in the Prime Agricultural Areas by amendment e) Section 14.5.1: Exclude the phrase "but shall See Section 6.3 of Report (Golf Courses) not include golf courses• and add the following sentence: "Golf courses may be permitted within the Oak Ridges Moraine by amendment to this Plan ". f) Section 12.4.5: Provide more flexible wording Disagree. Section 19.7.3 of draft Plan with respect to the provision of a grid street addresses the issue of flexibility in the grid system. street system. Recommendation No change. No change. No change. See Section 6.3 of Report (Golf Courses) See Section 6.3 of Report (Golf Courses) No change. 30 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W130B Mr. Walter Frank Apr 25/95 W10 W130A a) Will consider withdrawing Official Plan Amendment Application in favour of positive The proposal would appear to have some merit New residential lots created in this Define a hamlet boundary for Leskard on Map Al of Plan and 115 Simcoe Street S. Oshawa, Ontario. V53 response from Clarington on extending hamlet location would be across Concession include the subject lands. Lt G 3S2 boundary on south side of Concession Road 8 Road 8 from existing hamlet residential lots for OCEANFRONT west of Wilmot Creek. and would be integrated into the existing DEVELOPMENTS LTD. community fabric. PtLts. 32 & 33, Conc. 7, Hamlet of Leskard (OPA 87 -25) b) Wishes to create four hamlet residential lots in The number of lots in this location will be No change. subject area. determined through review of development applications. C) Section 12.4.4: Infiiling requirement for hamlet Section 12.4.4 of Plan would not apply to Define hamlet boundary on Map Al development may preclude the severance of hamlets once a hamlet boundary has been of Plan. the four proposed lots. defined in the Official Plan. W131 Mr. W.D. Manson July 8/94 W117 W129 a) Does not agree with the interim urban boundary because it places part of the 25 acre See Section 2.3 of Report (interim Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Boundary for W.D.M. Consultants 20 Clematis Road V53 parcel and ail of the 24 acre parcel beyond the Residential Areas) Willowdale, Ontario. current development time frame. Modify M2J 4X2 boundary to include all the Hancock for COURTICE HEIGHTS Neighbourhood between Courtice Road and DEVELOPMENTS Hancock Road as far north as the 1976 Ptl-ts. 27,28, Conc. 3, Courtice Regional Official Plan Courtice urban (18T- 92014) boundary. b) Increase population figures for Hancock South Disagree. Lower densities have been No change in the context of this and Hancock North from 2900 to 4500 applied to the Hancock Neighbourhood submission. persons. due to its environmental sensitivity. C) 30,000 population for Courtice is too low for See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate 20 year time frame. Balance of Growth) and Balance of Growth) d) Map A2: Green Space forested area in the Woodlot on property was removed prior to Modify Maps A and C of Plan to north -east portion of the Hancock preparation of draft Official Plan. recognize removal of woodiot. Neighbourhood is mistakenly shown as affecting the 24 acre parcel. 32 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W131 Continued. e) r Map 132: Adjust alignment of the north(south Alignment of collector roads will be No change. collector road and the east/west collector road. determined through plans of subdivision. f) Map C: Does not agree with the location of . the tributary terminating slightly within the Agree. The tributary is not located on the Courtice Heights property, Make minor adjustment to Map C limits of the south limit of the 24 acre parcel. of Plan. g) Move symbols for the public elementary Disagree. No change. school and neighbourhood park in Hancock Neighbourhood slightly northwards to provide a more central neighbourhood focus. h) Map C (Natural Resources) shows the tributary north of Nash Road as being a cold water Current information indicates that this tributary is a cold water stream. No change. stream but because of storm water detention work to be completed, it does not seem appropriate to call this tributary a cold water stream. Redesignate as a warm water stream. Section 2, Basis of the Plan, should be revised to the year 2015/2016 with appropriate See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area See Section 2.3 of Report (Inte(m population increases in Section 5.3.1. Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) �) Sections 4.7.11 and 4.8.1: These sections require the gratuitous dedication of all See Report - Section 3.3 (Natural Heritage System) and Section 3.4 (Woodlot See Report - Section 3.3 (Natural Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) within Policies) Heritage 9 System) and Section 3.a a proposed development Since ESAs include (Woodlot Policies) woodlots, groundwater recharge and groundwater discharge areas, it would mean that most of Courtice would be turned into a large public open space block. k) Sections 4.7.11, 4.8.1, 4.8.4: Currently there is no provincial legislation requiring the See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Policies) See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot gratuitous dedication of woodlots or Policies) hedgerows. 32 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No, Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W131 Continued. 0 Section 4.8.2 and Map C: Questions the See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot validity of the woodlot criteria. Policies) Policies) m) Section 4.10.4: Prohibits development on or Agree. However, Provincial policy requires Clarify wording in Section 4.10.4 of near a contaminated site until R is the extent of contamination to be Plan. decommissioned. The word "near" should be determined and remediated prior to changed to 'adjacent to" since it is fairly development occurring. undefinable. n) Section. 5.3.4: Unduly restrictive in allowing Disagree. Modifications to the interim No change. Also see Section 2 of amendments to adjust the Interim Boundary. urban boundary should be done on a Report (Growth Management) It also prevents Council from reacting to comprehensive basis and as part of the unanticipated issues. Plan's five (5) year review process and not on individual applications. See Section 2 of Report (Growth Management). o) Section 5.3.6: Unduly restrictive by requiring See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing that the phasing of residential development be Prematurity Policies) and Prematurity Policies) based on a series of principles. Fragmented ownership patterns and desires make this difficult. Reword section to indicate that phasing of residential development shall 'give consideration to• the following principles. P) Section 5.3.7: Far too arbitrary and therefore See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing is unacceptable. As presently worded, "if any Prematurity Policies) and Prematurity Policies) of the following conditions apply" (i.e. even one condition), the subdivision can be declared premature. q) Section 5.3.7: Subdivision application deemed Section 5.3.7 of draft Plan is adequate in See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing premature prior to the update of the that the Development Charge By -law is and Prematurity Policies) Municipality's Development Charge By -law reviewed every 5 years and is subject to may not be deemed premature once the appeal. See Section 2.4 of Report Development Charge By -law has been (Phasing and Prematurity Policies) reviewed. 33 I Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington f Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and Recommendation W131 Continued. r) Section 5.3.7 c): Indicates that a subdivision See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing can be declared premature, if the dominant role of Bowmanvilie in the urban structure is Prematurity Policies) and Prematurity Policies) not being achieved. This provision is . unacceptable since'a subdivision application in Courtice, where market forces are historically strong, could be deemed premature if market forces fail to materialize sufficiently in Bowmanviile. S) Section 5.3.7 d): The requirement that a subdivision can be declared premature if the See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and Prematurity Policies) See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing non - residential assessment ratio falls below 15 and Prematurity Policies) percent should be reconsidered since market forces for residential land are not necessarily linked to market forces -for industrial land. t) • Section 5.3.8: Dogs not agree with policy Section 5.3.8 of draft Plan is a policy of No change. since it encourages proponents of residential development to concurrently develop encouragement and is not mandatory. It is included employment •area lands. This assumes that to indicate Council's desire to tie residential growth to non - residential residential developers have industrial lands in growth. their land reserve or can acquire these easily. U) Section 5.3.9: Make more flexible by indicating that the Municipality W11 consider" Disagree. See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and Prematurity Policies) See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing imposing conditions to implement Section and Prematurity Policies) 5.3.6. V) Section 5.3.9: Make more flexible by indicating that final registration 'may" not be Agree. See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing granted if.Section 5.3.6 is not met and Prematurity Policies) and Prematurity Policies) 34 No. W131 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submitter Submission Ref. w) The 10% high density objective for Courtice Staff foresee the majority of the high No change. Continued. may be overly optimistic in view of the density growth to occur in the latter stages evidence recently given by Barry Lyon and of the draft Plan. The 10% is consistent Associates at the Bowmanville hearing of the with the Municipal Housing Statement Ontario Municipal Board. X) Section 6.8.1 b): Add "a minimum of before Agree. Change policy as suggested to be consistent with Section 6.8.1 a) of 'a 2 year supply of land zoned...' Plan. A Section 6.8.1 c): Add "a minimum of before Agree. Change policy as suggested to be "a 10 year supply of serviceable residential consistent with Section 6.8.1 a) of Plan. Z) Section 6.8.2: Policy is workable if the 10 year The Development Charges Act requires a No change. capital works forecast is updated every 5 Municipality to update its Development years. Add a sentence to that effect Charge By -law every 5 years. aa) Section 9.4.1: Modify Density Table to show a Agree. See Section 4.2 of Report See Section 4.2 of Report Low Density II range of 15.30 units per net (Residential Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) hectare rather than the current 15.25 units per hectare. This adjustment will permit the development of street townhouses in areas which are to have a *predominant single detached, semi- detachedpink, duplex' character. bb) Section 9.4.1: Modify Medium Density to 30• Agree. See Section 4.2 of Report See Section 4.2 of Report 60 units. (Residential Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) cc) Section 9.4.3: In order to permit flexibility, Disagree. Section 24.6 of the Plan No change. include the allocation of dwelling units for addresses the matter of flexibility in the each density type in an Appendix to the Plan. interpretation of numeric information. 35 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W131 Continued. dd) Section 9.4.4: Modify the phrase "be Disagree. Section 9.4.4 of Plan is No change. considered based on the following criteria' to sufficiently flexible. read "give consideration to the following criteria'. This adjustment is suggested because some of the Medium Density sites proposed do not meet all the criteria. ee) Section 9.4.4 b): Permit street townhouses up to 8 units per block rather than the proposed 6 See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential Neighbourhoods) See Section 4.2 of Report units per block. (Residential Neighbourhoods) ff) Section 9.4.5: Modify the phrase "shall be developed on the basis of comprehensive site Section 9.4.5 of draft Plan is not applicable to No change. plans" to read "shall generally be developed.. on- street townhouse development This wording will take Into account the fact that a street townhouse development does not require a comprehensive site plan. gg) Section 9.4.6: Modify wording to read "Council may require on -site amenity area..' to Disagree. On -site amenities are intended to improve the quality of fife of residents. No change. give Council more flexibility. Section 9.4.6 of draft Plan is consistent with Council approved amenity guidelines. hh) Section 9.4.8: This section is unduly restrictive since some subdivisions may only be suitable See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential Neighbourhoods) See Section 4.2 of Report for one house form. Modify wording to read (Residential Neighbourhoods) "Council shall encourage all proposed plans of subdivision to provide a mixture of housing forms'. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W131 Continued. i) Section 10.10.1 a): This section mandates Disagree. Section 19.7.3 of draft Plan No change. that in the review of development proposals addresses the issue of flexibility in the grid "all new public streets shall be developed in a street system. grid pattern...' Permit flexibility by modifying to read 'all new public streets shall be developed having regard where practical for the grid pattern principle to meet the transportation requirements..' Section 14.3.2: The requirement for an Agree that there is some difficulty in Staff will clarify the requirements for environmental impact study when an application of this section. preparation of an Environmental application is located adjacent to the Green Impact Study. Space System is onerous in view of the definition of Green Space system in Section 14.3.1 which indicates that it "consists of... the Green Space in between including the municipal park system ". Under the current wording, being next to a municipal park, makes an environmental impact study mandatory. Modify wording to: "Where a development application is located within or adjacent to the Green Space System, the Municipality may require where appropriate an environmental impact study..." kk) Section 18.3.3: The street frontage See Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) See Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) requirement of a minimum of 25% of the park perimeter is onerous. Such frontage can prove problematic for on- street parking, safety problems with children playing, etc. Modify wording to read 'The appropriate park street frontage shall be determined by the Municipality at the subdivision development application stage.' 37 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official'Plan Review. FW131Continued- Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Staff Comments Recommendation Summary of SubmiTWeq Iq Section 19.3.7: Questions er the current The Region's environmental study of No change. wording of this section req further Courtice North did not address the study. The purpose of"the nal Study Adelaide Avenue alignment in sufficient was to generate sufficient information detail. An environmental assessment is to permit the processing ovision required to determine the detailed applications: alignment mm) Section 19,5.7: Make more le by This section is being reviewed in Under review. modifying to read `Private a to arterial consultation with the Region. roads shall be permitted on ited basis having regard for the provispecified 'below..•. nn) Section 19.6.2: Modify the collector road right- Agree a range of right -of -way widths for . Modify policy to permit range in of -way width to indicate a range of 20-26 collector roads is appropriate but disagree collector road widths from 23 metre widths. with 20 metre widths. metres to 26 metres, oo) Section 19.6.2: Change reference to "large lot Suggestion has some merit Review, policy. singles" by deleting the word `large. If it is necessary to specify a minimum single lot frontage,. then 12.2 metres (40 feet) could be used. pp) Section 19.6.2: It is unclear what.'front yard Front yard lanes are similar to rear yard Review policy. lane concepts" are Who owns such front a lanes, only they are in front of the dwelling. yard lane and how is ongoing maintenance Ownership would probably be by way of a ensured? condominium organization. qq) Section ,19.7.2: Modify right -of -way width for Suggestion has some merit Review policy. local roads to a -range of 18-23 metres. Modify the second sentence to read `Right- of -wav Width less than 20 metres may be considered provided .. „• Add a subsection d) which states: "the local road does not have any lots fronting onto it.and/or the local road does not contain the full range of underground services. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No, Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W131 Continued. rr) Section 19.7.3: Modify the wording to allow The policy allows flexibility in terms of a No change. more flexibility in local road design and modified grid pattern. development of grid road system. ss) Section 19.7.3: Sidewalks on both sides of a Staff will review the policy regarding Review policy. road may not be appropriate. sidewalks on both sides of a local road. tt) Section 19.7.3: Questions policy discouraging This policy reflects previous Council No change. cul-de-sacs. direction and is consistent with the provision of a connected grid system of streets. uu) Section 20.2.7: The current wording mandates Disagree. The intent of this policy is to No change. that fencing not be used in relation to integrate storm water management stormwater management facilities, whether facilities into the Green Space System, and public or private. This design detail should to enhance the physical appearance of the not be part of an Official Plan and is better left Municipality. to the engineering design process which will reflect what is possible and desirable from a public safety perspective in any given circumstance. w) Section 23.2.6: The Official Plan should not The five (5) year review is the more No change. discourage OPA applications which are legally appropriate mechanism to deal with permitted under the Planning Act updates and revisions to the Plan on a comprehensive basis, rather than on a piece -meal basis through individual development applications. However, applications received will be appropriately reviewed. 09 Written Submisslons Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Agree, although note the Region of Recommendation W131 Continued. ww) Section 23.6.2: Concerned that the current Modify Section 23.6.2 of draft Plan wording of this section permits a subdivision review after approval of the Official Plan by Durham is now the Approval Authority for the Official Plan. to indicate approval by the Region Council. The Official Plan can change of Durham. dramatically between Council and Ministerial approval. Therefore, the date of the Ministry's approval should govern and not the date of Council's approval. �oQ Section 23.6.4: Rather than using occupancy, Agree. The intent of the policy is to ensure Clarify policy. it would be more appropriate to refer to "units the residential units are completed. whose construction has been completed" since this is a better indication of builder performance than occupancy. yy) Map A2: The Interim urban boundary is unfair See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim to the lands designated in the 1976 Regional Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for Official Plan. Preference for development Residential Areas) should be given to previously designated urban lands in the 1976 Regional Official Plan. See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area W132 Mr. Kelvin Whalen Director of Land Development July 21/94 W116 W170 a) Modify interim urban boundary for Bowmanville and boundaries for Maple Green See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim 1029 McNicoll Avenue V17 and-Brookhill Neighbourhoods to balance new Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for Scarborough, Ontario. V38 growth on both sides of Green Road. Residential Areas) M1W 3W6 for THE KAITLIN GROUP WEST BOWMANVILLE DEVTS. b) A Business Park would be appropriate on the Business parks are not permitted in the No change. PtLts. 15,16, Conc. 1, north side of Highway No. 2 on the west side Living Area designation of Regional Plan. Bowmanville of Green Road. Theses uses are most appropriately for GAYLY HOLDINGS LTD. H LDIN S LTD. in Prestige Employment Areas. Lot 16, Conc. 1, Bowmanville (18T- 90050) for GREEN MARTIN HOLDINGS Lot 17, Conc. 1, Bowmanville (18T- 90051) Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. c) Protection of natural features identied by Map Disagree. Population allocation has been No change. C3 in Nash and Maple Wood Neighbourhoods distributed evenly on vacant developable will prevent population potential indicated by lands. the Plan from being reached. It may be necessary to allow other areas to develop more intensely or expand the land base for development d) Section 4.7.9: Indicate that 'appropriate See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural buffers' will be required from cold and warm Heritage System) Heritage System) water streams, rather than stating quantitative minimums. e) Section 4.7.10: Selection and contractual The selection of the consultant by the No change. relationship of consultant to undertake an EIS Municipality is the best method to ensure should rest with the proponent that the analysis is objective and serves the public interest f) Section 4.8.10: Do not understand the reason See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot for or the meaning of an 'appropriate buffer' Issues) Issues) from woodlots. g) Section 5.3.4 is too rigid by not permitting Disagree. Modifications to the interim No change. expansions to the interim urban boundary urban boundary should be done on a outside of comprehensive reviews. comprehensive basis and as part of the Plan's five (5) year review process and not on individual applications. Also see Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) h) Section 5.3.6 b): Leapfrogging development Disagree. It is recognized that certain No change. may be unavoidable in certain circumstances. development interests may be able to proceed before others. However, it is in the public interest and in keeping with the intent of the Plan to prohibit leap- frogging development 41 42 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Section 5.3.7 a): The proponent should be permitted to finance capital works included Staff Comments Recommendation W132 Continued. Generally agree, provided it is permitted Review plan for possible inclusion not under the Capital Works Program. under the Development Charges Act and does not affect the Development Charges of policy on private financing of quantum. capital works. j) Section. 5.3.7 d): Efforts should be directed at encouraging non - residential development, The Municipality currently has an active No change rather than discouraging residential growth. program to attract non - residential development which is supported by the policies in the draft Official Plan. However, this policy recognizes that non - residential growth is much harder to attract than residential growth and provides Council With an easily used mechanism to avoid a substantial imbalance in non - residential to residential assessment k) Section 5.3.9: The clearance for registration would be subject to the arbitrary interpretation See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and Prematurity Policies) See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing of Section 5.3.6. and Prematurity Policies) I) Section 6.2:1: it may not be possible to have Disagree. No change. g enough land to meet the required eq population targets at the density levels given. m) Section 9.3.4: Increase the maximum size for The 100 sq.m. maximum is intended to No change, convenience commercial. from 100 sq.m. to 500 sq.m. permit comer stores. Larger commercial developments should develop as part of comprehensively planned Neighbourhood Commercial Areas. 42 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington official Plan Review F No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W132 Continued. n) Section 9.3.10: School board land area Disagree. The land area requirements No change. requirements should not be prescribed in the were developed in consultation with the Official Plan in case they need less land. School Boards and are outlined in the Plan to provide general information to developers and the public. o) Section 9.4.4 b): Policy regarding size of See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report townhouse blocks should only be generally Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) applied. P) Section 9.4.6: On -site amenities for Medium Disagree. The amenities to be provided No change. and High Density developments should not be are intended to improve the quality of life required because they are additional to of residents and are not intended to parkland already provided by the developer. duplicate the parkland requirements of the Planning Act Section 9.4.6 of draft Plan is consistent with Council approved amenity guidelines. q) Delete Section 9.4.7. Municipality should use The Planning Act does not require No change. bonusing and density transfer, as permitted by municipalities to use these tools. Staff the Planning Act agree that their application may be beneficial in certain situations; however, guidelines for their use can only be properly developed through a comprehensive review, which is provided for by the existing policy. r) Section 9.4.8: The provision of a mix of See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report housing is not practical for small subdivisions. Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) S) Section 9.5.1: Urban design criteria should See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report only be generally applied. Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) t) Sections 9.5.1 c) and e) should be clarified. Disagree. No change. 43 44 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W132 Continued. u) Section 9.5.2: Where are the Municipality's s P ttY' CurrenU y provided by the Municipality's No change. architectural standards provided? Architectural Control By -law and standard Subdivision Agreement V) Section 9.5.3: Define •neo-traditional ". Agree. Under review. W) Section 10.3.2: Maintain flexibility in development of Central Areas by generally Disagree. The application of these No change. principles is important in order for Central applying policies. Areas to develop as envisioned by the Plan. X) Section 10.3.3: Too restrictive to require all Partially agree. The integration of a mix of Review policy. Central Areas to include mixed use and uses into Central Areas is important so residential components. that they do not become single- purpose commercial areas. Y) Section 10.3.6: Do not require a retail impact study for commercial development within See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) See Section 4.3 of Report (Central designated Central Areas. Areas) Z) Section 10.6.2: Retail floor space allocation for Martin/Hartwell LCA should be "2,350 ". Agree. Revise Section 10.6.2 of Plan aa) Section 18.3.3: Permit park frontage to be reduced below 25% subject to approval by See Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) See Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) Director. bb) Section 18.3.4: Clarify that parkland dedication target involves a combination Addressed in Section 23.9.2 of draft No change. of dedications and purchase. Official Plan cc) Section 18.3.7: Clarify that the total of all Addressed in Section 23.9.2 of draft No change. parkland dedicated by a development Official Plan proponent shall be in accordance with the Planning Act 44 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W132 Continued. dd) Green Road designated as a Type B Arterial in Staff intend to request the Region to No change. draft Plan, and as a Type C in the Regional redesignate Green Road as a Type B Plan. arterial. ee) Section 19.7.3: Indicate that new residential Section 19.7.3 of Plan allows flexibility in No change. development shall "generally' develop in a grid terms of a modified grid pattern. system. ft) Section 19.7.3: Do not preclude the This policy reflects previous Council No change. development of cul-de -sacs. direction and is consistent with the provision of a connected grid system of streets. gg) Section 19.10.2: What criteria will determine Criteria will be developed at a later date. No change. where pedestrian and bicycle routes are appropriate? hh) -Section 19.10.5: What is meant by bicycle This would include bicycle racks and No change. - storage facilities? similar equipment to permit bicycle riders to safely and securely store their bicycles. However, the inclusion of a specific definition is an inappropriate level of detail for the Official Plan. i) Section 19.10.7: Why do bicycles require For safety reasons. No change. additional R.O.W.s? jj) Section 20.2.7: Recognize storm water Such facilities are required in order to No change. management facilities as part of parkland meet the storm water management dedication. objectives of the Municipality. As well, because they could be wet for significant periods, they would not be useful for active facilities. 45 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W132 Continued. kk) Section 23.6.2: How is a' revision to a plan of This section would only be applied when See Section 8.1 of Report subdivision' defined? substantive revisions are proposed to a (Transitional Policies) plan of subdivision. See Section 8.1 of Report (Transitional Policies) 10 Section 23.9.2: When using parkland dedication on basis of 1 ha per 300 dwelling Disagree. Existing policy approved by No change. units, the remaining lands being calculated on Municipal Affairs. the 5% criteria should exclude the medium/high density blocks and half of the abutting road allowances. - W 133 Mr. Michael Noonan 1615 Dundas Street East 'Aug. 2194 a) Section 2e): Modify to recognize "needs as 'demands" Agree Amend policy to recognize 'needs" Lang Tower, 4th Floor well as for a variety of housing t types. as ell a well as 'demands' for a variety Whitby, Ontario. of housing. L1 N 21-1 for DURHAM REGION NON- b) Section 6.4.2: Once housing targets are Section 6.8 of Plan requires the No change. PROFIT HOUSING CORP. established, they are difficult to vary. Municipality to monitor and maintain land supply and housing unit supply targets on a municipal wide basis. If market conditions change dramatically, we will be aware of this through our annual housing report as provided for in Section 6.8.3 of Plan and may revise the Plan in a subsequent update. C) Sections 6.4.3 and 9.3.8: These sections are Disagree. The policy is not mandatory, Review Iocational criteria, too restrictive in terms of the provision of but one of encouragement. L housing for special needs group. I 46 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clair ngton Official Plan Review Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation No. Submitter Submission Ref. d) Section 6.5.2c): Clarify "good urban design Agree. Revise policy. W133 Continued. principles' by including statements such as: • size, height and intensity of development is compatible with adjacent land uses; • organization of functions on site do not adversely impact adjacent properties; • design, massing and building materials are not out of character with those in immediate neighbourhood. e) Section 6.6: Province's housing policies are Acknowledged. Under review. slated for revision and proclamation later in 1994. f) Section 6.6.3: What is considered a See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report "concentration" of non - profit housing. Do not Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) agree that "small scale" equates to projects in the 5o unit size. g) Section 9.4.4: Does not agree with the criteria See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report proposed for block townhouse units. A Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) measure of flexibility is required in dealing with appropriately planned and designed block townhouse developments. h) Section 10.6.2: Clarify table, specifically the Table is located within Section 10.6 of Plan No change. portion dealing with new housing units. Not - "Local Central Areas ". sure whether restrictions apply to entire neighbourhood or just Local Central Areas. 47 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W134 Mr. David Greenspan Thomson Rogers Aug. 1/94 g' W118 W183 a) Map Al: The two-fold designation which Agree that two-fold land use designation is Modify Map Al of Plan to eliminate shows North Courtice (Deferral Area for Barristers and Solicitors Suite 3100 W189 6 inappropriate. Regional Plan) as Special Study'Area 4 with Green Space designation. 390 Bay Street V7 V44 an underlying Green Space designation is Toronto, Ontario. V53 inappropriate. MSH 1 W2 for WM. TONNO CONSTRUCTION LTD. b) Map A1: Modify to remove the Special Study Not appropriate to designate as Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Area and Green Space designations for North Residential in light of the deferral for ERHARD & HENRIETTA and Urban Area Boundary for. Courtice (Deferral Area 6 for Regional Plan) possible referral of this area to the Ontario Residential Areas) and designate as Urban Residential. WITZKE Municipal Board hearing on the Regional for 687120 ONTARIO LTD./ Plan. Also see Section 2.3 of Report STEVE DEVESCERI LTD. (Interim Urban Area Boundary for PtLts. 31/32, Conc. 3, Residential Areas) Darlington C) Adjust the 30 year boundary to include all of Clarington Official Plan does not provide a No change. North Courtice (Deferral Area 6 for Regional 30 year boundary. Plan). d) Include North Courtice (Deferral Area 6) within Not appropriate in light of the deferral and See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim 20 year urban boundary. possible referral of this area to the Ontario Urban Area Boundary for Municipal Board hearing on the Regional Residential Areas) Plan. Also see Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) e) Map E1 (Neighbourhood Boundaries - Not appropriate in light of the deferral and See Report - Section 2.3 (Interim Courtice Urban Area): Modify to include a possible referral of this area to the Ontario Urban Area Boundary for "Neighbourhood 15 - Courtice North Municipal Board hearing on the Regional Residential Areas) and Section 3.2 Neighbourhood" to permit development of this Plan. Also see Report - Section 2.3 (Watershed Planning) area to occur within the 20 year planning (Interim Urban Area Boundary for period of the Official Plan. Residential Areas) and Section 3.2 (Watershed Planning) 0 Map E - Table. Add a line entitled "N15 Not appropriate in light of the deferral and See Report - Section 2.3 (Interim Courtice North' with a population target of possible referral of this area to the Ontario Urban Area Boundary for 2,300 persons. Municipal Board hearing on the Regional Residential Areas) and Section 3.2 Plan. Also see Report - Section 2.3 (Watershed Planning) (Interim Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) and Section 3.2 (Watershed Planning) Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W134 Continued. g) In order to permit some flexibility in housing Disagree. Section 24.6 of the Plan No change. mix, take the entire allocation of tow, medium, addresses the matter of flexibility in the high, and intensification units for each interpretation of numeric information. neighbourhood out of the main body of the Official Plan and place in the Appendix. h) Indicate detailed land use designations for Not appropriate in light of deferral and See Section 3.2 of Report North Courtice (Deferral No. 6 for Regional possible referral of this area to the Ontario (Watershed Planning) Plan), Municipal Board hearing on the Regional Plan. Also see Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed Planning) W1 35A Prof. James P. Lovekin Aug. 22194 W70 Supports designation of 2 parcels of land owned by Acknowledged. No change in designation. Change W135B 3 King Street West W112 him at Highways 35 /115 and 401 as Special Study reference in Section 17.2 of Plan W135C P.O. Box 189 Area. from "Lovekin's Property" to Colborne, Ontario. "Highway 3511151401 Area ". KOK 1S0 W136 Ms. Dianne Lemieux Aug. 26/94 - Recognize existing landfill in Part Lots 11 and 12, Existing landfill can continue as a legal No change. Project Manager Concession 3, Clarke non- conforming use. There is no 3410 South Service Road justification to designate the site as a P.O. Box 5057, Station A Waste Disposal Facility in the absence of Burlington, Ontario. an approved application. L7R 2Y8 for LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEMS W137 Eric and Geri Cornish Sept 2/94 V36 a) The site is occupied by an overgrown See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Myrtle L. Leaver Christmas tree plantation which does not meet Policies) Policies) 3425 Regional Road 57 the woodlot criteria in the draft Official Plan. Bowmanville; Ontario. Redesignate site from Green Space to L1C 3K2 Residential. Pt.Lt. 14, Conc. 3, Darlington See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim b) In North Bowmanville, move the interim urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for boundary north to coincide with the 30 Year Residential Areas) urban boundary. 49 50 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W138 Mr. Stan Racansky and Family 3200 Hancock Road Sept 9/94 (Aug. 12194) W97 W141 a) Concerned about using medium and high See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Courtice, Ontario. W171 environmentally sensitive land for development, especially those that are aquifer Beach ) Iroquois Beach} L1 E 2M1 V40 or ground water recharge areas for the Black and Farewell Creeks. b) Several storm water retention ponds in the See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report area are warming up the cold water creeks (eg. Black and their tributaries) and are Planning) (Watershed Planning) polluting the fresh water. C) Identify the Farewell Creek Valley along The ANSI designation is assigned by the No change. Highway No. 2 as an Area of Natural and Ministry of Natural Resources and not by Scientific Interest (ANSI). it is a unique area the Official Plan. with old trails and should be protected as a natural heritage feature. d) . They would like Clarington's support and guidance in regard to development in See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake groundwater recharge areas (3A,38) and lands Beach) Iroquois Beach) around Black Creek. e) Encourage public involvement in decision making in the development of a See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Comprehensive Forest Policy. Policies) Policies) f) Past clearing of woodlots in Neighbourhoods Beyond scope of Official Plan. No change. 3B and 3C has resulted in environmental degradation. Why were "illegal clearing" and "other incidents" not investigated by the By -law Department? g) Why was the Farewell /Black Water Request from City of Oshawa received by Under review. Management Study for the protection of the Municipality on March 27th, 1995, after the Second Marsh.not updated by the municipality release of the Draft Official Plan in May, as required by the Second Marsh Defence 1994. Association? 50 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Caarington Official Plan Review Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation No. F Submitter Submission Ref. Sept 14194 - Expand boundary for Tyrone to include all the lands subject of development applications. A number of Staff have consulted with the Region on this matter. As well, the technical reports Adjust hamlet boundary to include all of subject lands. W139 Ms. Kathryn Harrison Development Coordinator technical reports have been submitted in support of submitted by the applicant have addressed Armstrong Harrison Associates this request most of the technical concerns with the 1 -138 Hopkins Street development of the site. Council Whitby, Ontario. L1N 2C3 previously approved a "Residential" for GEORGIAN WOODS, DN. or FOR designation on the south portion of the site 183 ONTARIO LTD. which, according to the draft subdivision 8NTARI & s* OP (Files: plan, would permit the development of 18T-89092) approximately 13 lots. The boundary Pt Lt 8, C.7, Hamlet of Tyrone expansion requested would permit an additional 7 lots as proposed by the draft subdivision plan. Sept. 13/94 V50 a) On Map A of Port Darlington Secondary Plan, replace "Utiiltied, designation on lands east of Agree. Revise Map A of Port Darlington Secondary Plan and Map A3 of W140 Mr. Bryce Jordan, M.C.I.P. Associate, Planning Manager G.M. Sernas & Associates Ltd. Mearns Avenue road allowance with Official Plan. 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 "Residential". Whitby, Ontario. b) Clarify depth of Waterfront Greenway The precise location of the boundary of the No change. Li N 8Y7 designation in Port Darlington Secondary Plan. Waterfront Greenway will be determined for HAAS SHOYCHET The Plan prepared by the consultant indicated through consideration of detailed WAISGLASS PROPERTY that the Open Space system along the development applications. PtLts.7,8, B.F.Conc. shoreline would consist of 7.5 metres of developable land beyond the shoreline erosion setback- C) Reinstate the Convenience Commercial There is sufficient commercial floor space No change. designation at the intersection of the two In the Village Commercial designation to waterfront collector roads. support the Port Darlington Secondary Planning Area As well, Section 9.3.4 of the draft Official Plan permits Convenience Commercial uses in Residential areas. 51 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Caarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W140 Continued. d) Section 9.5.1: Urban design criteria are too See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report prescriptive and would not allow for innovation. Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) e) Section 23.9.6: Objects to gratuitous dedication of land beyond the statutory See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural Heritage parkland requirement System) Heritage System) f) Section 23.10.3: Front - ending agreements on Staff will review policy. Under review. privately- funded capital works are not in accordance with the Development Charges Act W141 Mr. Stan Racansky, P. Eng. 3200 Hancock Road Sept. 13/94 W97 W138 OPA 93-02 (Deferral Area 6 for Regional Plan) does not take into account its effect on the environment The Subject area indicated as Special Study Modify Map Al of Plan to eliminate Courtice, Ontario. LIE 2M1 W171 area has been designated as a Special Stud Area due Y Area 4 to reflect Living Area designation Green Space designation. a approved by Regional Council, and W184 to its environmental sensitivity and should not be given deferral of decision on designation by V40 a Green-Space designation. This proposal encroaches Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Dual on the Lake Iroquois Shoreline and its special wildlife designation as Special Study Area and habitat It should be permanently protected. Green Space inappropriate. W142 Mr. Philip Edward Brent Suite 202 Sept. 14/94 - Objects to the "Greenspace" designation and "Community See Section 4.4 of Report Parks p° ( ) No change. 261 Davenport Road Park" on his property. Toronto, Ontario. MSR 1K3 for ANGLO -YORK INDUSTRIES LTD. (PLLts. 9 & 10, Cone. 3, Darlington) W143 Dwayne Tapp Box 20056 Sept 19/94 W71 Waterfront Greenway designation on Nicklaus property ntire property designated 'Major Open No change. 55 Metcalf Street East only justified for environmentally sensitive land in southeast portion; balance should be designated Open pace in Regional Official Newcastle, Ontario. Space. �-Waterfronr lan. e designation corresponds to the [draft L18 1 M3 aterfnt Greenway designation in the for MR. AND MRS. NIKLAUS Official Plan. PL 26, B.F.C., Clarke - _ _ - -- — 52 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W144 Mrs. Ruth Hinkley Vice- President Sept. 20/94 W4 a) Sections 4.6 and 16.4.4: Concerned that The draft Plan does not address the Under review. 1 Wheelhouse Drive, Unit 5 V4 V12 Waterfront Trail will ultimately be along bluffs detailed alignment of the Waterfront Trail. Newcastle, Ontario. through Wilmot Creek Community. It only indicates Council's intent to Li B 189 ultimately establish a continuous trail along for WILMOT CREEK the Waterfront. The Plan recognizes that HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. the completion of the trail may exceed the Plan's 20 year timeframe. b) Section 4.6.7: Prohibition of expansion to See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline See Section 5.2 of Report existing residences should only apply to Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition of (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public lakeshore cottages or seasonal homes, not to Waterfront Lands) Acquisition of Waterfront Lands) types of homes in Wilmot Creek. c) Continuing bluff erosion needs to be No. The Municipality will not institute No change. addressed. Does the Municipality intend to erosion control. institute erosion control across the bluffs to implement the Waterfront Trail? d) Request closure of unopened road allowance The road allowance has been closed by No change. within Community for security reasons. Council. e) Permit retirement home proposal prior to next Proposal has been withdrawn by Ridge No change. Plan review. Pine Park Inc. f) Sections 23.2.5 and 23.8: Wilmot Creek Agree. Revise Section 16.4.1 of Plan to Retirement Community should not be treated reflect landlease community. as a Mobile Home Park. g) Include Wilmot Creek Retirement Community Public transit is addressed in general No change. in plans for public transit. terms in the Official Plan. Specific routes and financial impact considerations are beyond the scope of the Official Plan. 53 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W144 Continued. h) Section 19.4.4: Plans for Lambs Road Agree. Access to the Wilmot Creek No change. Interchange should consider entry to and exit Retirement Community is provided for in from Wilmot Creek Retirement Community in the draft Official Plan. the event that the Bennett Road Interchange is closed. Association wishes input into any future Any changes to the Official Plan will No change. studies for Special Policy Area C. involve residents as part of the normal consultation process. I) Bluff area should remain in private ownership Council has provided direction on this No change. as long as Wilmot Creek Retirement issue. Community exists, and no Public Trail be permitted in the Green Space. k) Supports establishment of a Waterfront Trail Agree. No change. and conservation area near the mouth of Wilmot Creek. I) Section 8.3.9: Supports archaeological Agree. No change. studies for lands proposed for development M) Section 16.3.2: Concurs with policy to See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys encourage St. Marys Cement to explore Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Cement and Westside Creek alternatives to excavating Westside Creek Marsh) Marsh. W145 Mr. Ronald Strike Strike, Salmers & Furlong Sept 26/94 - a) Designate property as Special Study Area for No planning rationale to designate lands No change to land use designation. 38 King Street West, P.O. Box 7 golf courses and ancillary residential uses. for residential use. Also see Section 6.3 of Also see Section 6.3 of Report (Golf Bowmanville, Ontario. Report (Golf Courses) Courses) L1 C 3K8 for RONALD STRIKE IN TRUST b) Section 7.3.9 c): Add "and other active recreational activi ies ". Activities should be specifically waterfront Modify Section 7.3.9 of Plan to Pt Lt 25, B.F.C., Clarke related. indicate waterfront - related recreational opportunities. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W146 Mr. Mars Barrick 2455 Richardson Sideroad Sept 26/94 - a) Must protect Westside Creek Marsh. See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St R.R. #2 Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Carp, Ontario. Marsh) KOA 1 LO b) Existing residences should be given same See Report - Section 5.2 (Shoreline Hazard See Report - Section 52 (Shoreline consideration as St Marys Cement. Zone and Public Acquisition of Waterfront Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition Lands) and Section 5.3 (Existing of Waterfront Lands) and Section Residential Communities) 5.3 (Existing Residential Communities) W147 Sam L Cureatz, O.C. Barrister and Solicitor Oct 4/94 W66 Supports designation of Mosport Park as a Tourism See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Node. Appreciative of the Municipality's recognition of Moraine) Ridges Moraine) 104 James Street West Mosport Park as a key element of the Economic Newcastle, Ontario. Development Strategy. 1-113 106 for MOSPORT PARK W148 Mr. Robert R. Owen President Oct 14/94 - Designate property located at the southwest comer of No objection to permitting expansion of Add policy to Official Plan to permit 2728 Courtice Road Highway #2 and Courtice Road to highway commercial dealership. minor expansion of dealership. M to permit expansion of existing car dealership. Courtice, Ontario. Li E 2M7 for ROY NICHOLS MOTORS LTD. W149 Mr. Allan Vaillancourt 1446 Highway #2 Oct 13/94 - Courtice Neighbourhoods 3A, B and C contain See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake R.R.#6 wetlands, forests and recharge areas and are an Beach) Iroquois Beach) important part of the Black/Farewell Creek system. Bowmanville, Ontario. These creeks contain valuable cold water fisheries and Li C 3K7 drain into the Second Marsh. The clear- cutting of forests and development should not be permitted in this area. 55 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W150 Mr. Glen Easton Senior Planning Consultant Oct 20/94 W151 Do not change site's commercial designation to an Agree. Revise Bowmanville Main Central 314 Clendenan Avenue V48 institutional designation. Area Secondary Plan Toronto, Ontario. M6P 2X3 for SCHLEISS DEVT. CO. LTD. Silver Street Parking Lot Bowmanville W151 Mr. Glen Easton Senior Planning Consultant Oct 19/94 W150 V48 a) Objects to "Green Space" designation for See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodiot See Section 3.4 of Report ( Woodlot 314 Clendenan Avenue woodlot Policies) Policies) Toronto, Ontario. M6P 2X3 b) Objects to gratuitous dedication of woodlots. See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (woodlot for SCHLEISS & HOLLAND Policies) Policies) Ptlt 34, Conc. 3, Courtice (18T- 86068) c) Objects to designation of school site on Disagree. Site chosen in consultation with Also see Section 4.5 of Report property. the School Board. Also see Section 4.5 of (Schools) Report (Schools) W152 Mr. Jim Collishaw Cambridge Engineering and Oct 3/94 - Relocate east/.west Type 'C' Arterial road between The Type 'a arterial is intended to function Revise alignment of Type 'C' arterial Planning Consultants Ltd. Courtice and Prestonvale Roads south of Penwest as a mid -block arterial. Relocating this as per Region's comments. 15 Cambridge Street property. road too far south would effect the Cambridge, Ontario. intended function. However, the alignment Ni R 3R8 will be modified slightly based on for PENWEST DEVELOPMENTS comments received from the Region. W153 Mr. Michael J. McQuaid Weir & Foulds Oct 28/94 - a) Show entire licensed area as Aggregate See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St Exchange Tower Extraction Area" in accordance with Provincial Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Suite 1600, P.O. Box 480 Policy Statement. h Marsh) 2 First Canadian Place Toronto, Ontario. b) Include Waverly Road in "Aggregate Extraction ". See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St M5X 1J5 Area Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek for ST. MARYS CEMENT Marsh) C) .Federal and Provincial review of dock Disagree. The municipality should have No change. expansion is thorough; therefore, there is no input into the Federal and Provincial review need for municipal approval. process and has jurisdiction over land use. _ _ 5� M Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendati on W153 Continued. d) Section 11.6.4: Do not restrict the area, Suggestion has some merit Under review. height, and location of outside storage on dock. e) Delete Section 16.3.4 requiring consultation Disagree. No change. with municipality prior to rehabilitation. f) Delete "Contaminated Site symbol. Disagree. Site has been identified by the No change. Ministry of Environment and Energy in correspondence to the Municipality of Clarington, November, 1991. g) Designate Waverly Road south of Highway 401 Disagree. The moderate volume of traffic No change. as a Type A• Arterial to serve quarry, dock, on Waverly Road south of Highway 401 and ancillary uses. does not warrant redesignation to Type "A" Arterial. h) Include unlicensed lands owned by St Marys Disagree. No change. Cement within Aggregate Extraction Area•. Map C3: Remove Shoreline Erosion Setback Limit from existing dock Agree. Remove Shoreline Erosion setback limit from dock on Map C3 of Plan. i) Section 4.6.3: Permit lakefilling to allow dock Dock expansion is currently under review Under review. expansion. by Federal agencies. W154 Mr. Stephen Kassinger Vice - President Oct 26/94 - a) Section 4.7.9: Ouantative minimums for See Section 3.3 of Report Natural Po ( See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural Chair, Municipal Liaison development setbacks are not appropriate for cold water and warm water streams. Heritage System) Heritage System) King Street Postal Outlet P.O. Box 26064 206 King Street East b) Section 4.7.10: The retention of qualified The selection of the consultant by the No change. Oshawa, Ontario. professional expertise for Environmental Municipality re L1 H 1 CO Impact Studies should be the right of the s that the analysis objective and serves for OSHAWA- DURHAM HOME proponent the public interest. BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION M Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W154 Continued. c) Section 4.7.11: Restrict gratuitous dedication See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural of Environmentally Sensitive Areas to Heritage System) Heritage System) valleylands only. d) Section 4.8.4: Delete policy requiring the See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodiot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot gratuitous dedication of woodiots. Policies) Policies) e) Section 5.3.4: Gives Council too little flexibility Modifications to the interim urban No change. to deal with adjustments to the interim urban boundary should be done on a area boundary only as part of a comprehensive basis and as part of the comprehensive review of the Official Plan. Plan's five year review process and not on individual applications. f) Section 5.3.6: The phasing policies are too See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing rigid and should allow Council some flexibility. Prematurity Policies) and Prematurity Policies) g) Section 5.3.7: Delete Subsection a) to allow Generally agree with concept of proponent Review plan for possible inclusion for proponent funding of capital works. funding, provided it is permitted under the of policy on private financing of Development Charges Act and does not capital works. affect the Development Charge quantum. h) Section 5.3.7: Delete Subsection d) with See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing respect to the non - residential assessment ratio Prematurity Policies) and Prematurity Policies) of not less than .15 %. Section 5.3.9: Final approval for registration See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing should be given upon satisfying the conditions Prematurity Policies) and Prematurity Policies) related to phasing not upon compliance with Section 5.3.6 as well. 58 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W154 Continued. 17 Section 6.8.2: Reference to processing time Proponent financing of capital works may Review plan for possible inclusion for applications within the area included in the be appropriate, provided it is permitted of policy on private financing of 10 Year Capital Budget Forecast does not under the Development Charges Act and capital works. allow for applicant funding of capital works. does not affect the Development Charge quantum. k) Section 9.4.4: Make the criteria for Medium Disagree. Section 9.4.4 of draft Plan is No change. and High Density more flexible by Inserting the sufficiently flexible. word "generally'. 1) Section 9.4.4: Allow street townhousing to See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report develop up to 8 unit blocks as allowed in the Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) Ontario Building Code. m) Section 9.4.5: Insert word "generally" to policy Disagree. See Section 4.2 of Report See Section 4.2 of Report requiring comprehensive site plans. (Residential Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) n) Section 9.4.6: Does the requirement to On -site amenity area requirements are Clarify Policy 9.4.6 of Plan provide on -site amenities apply to street intended for townhouses and apartment townhouses? Flexibility is required. blocks. It is assumed that street townhouses will have a rear yard outdoor amenity area. o) Section 9.4.7: Allow bonusing provisions and Staff agree that the application of these No change. density transfer as an option. tools may be beneficial in certain situations; however, guidelines for their use can only be properly developed through a comprehensive review, which is provided for by the existing policy. P) Section 9.4.8: The requirement for all plans of See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report subdivision to provide a mix of housing types Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) requires greater flexibility by inserting the word .generally". 59 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W154 Continued q) Section 9.5.1: The urban design criteria is Disagree. No change. open to interpretation and the word *generally" should be inserted. r) Section 9.5.2 What are the architectural Disagree. Standards are currently No change. standards of the Municipality? This vague provided by the Municipality's Architectural statement should be removed or made more Control By -law and standard Subdivision flexible. Agreement s) Section 9.5.3: Clarify the definition of neo- Agree Under review. traditional neighbourhood. t) Section 12.3.2: is an allocation of only 300 See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim new lots in rural settlement areas adequate Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for over the life of the Plan? Residential Areas) U) Section 12.5.3: Will the allocation of no more This allocation is based on development No change. than 20 country residential lots within a 5 year trends and is considered to be sufficient period be enough? V) Section 18.3.3: Requiring parks to have 25% See Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) See Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) of their perimeter as street frontage is onerous and too rigid. W) Section 18.3.4: A parkland goal of 2 ha per Addressed in Section 23.9.2 of draft No change. 1000 persons is almost twice the parkland Official Plan. dedication requirement The Plan should _ clarify that this goal is to be achieved in conjunction with land purchase. X) Section 19.6.2: Right -of -way widths for Agree a range of collector road widths is Modify policy to permit range in collector roads should be between 20 and appropriate; however, disagree with 20 collector road widths from 23 26m. This section should consider "Alternative metre width. metres to 26 metres. 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Z•s•ZL u0!108S (1 pooylnogy6lau leuolpail MalnaJ Japun eaJ6y oau ;o uoglugap 941 A}uE1O s'S 6 u0ll0as (s luawaal6y '81g.�ell uolswpgns pJepuels pue Mel -Ae lonuoa alow apew Jo panowal aq pinoys luawalels lelnl0al14ay s,/Gllediotunlnl ayl /!q papinad 9n6en s!41 41181edmunyV ayl ;o spJepuels 86uey3 ON 1(gualm3 aJe spJepu12ls aaJ6eslo i121n139114012 eyl aJe le4M Z•9•6 uolloaS (J •papasul aq pinoys „Apelaua6„ p1oM ayl pue uolleiaJdlalul of uedo •96ue43 ON •aaJ6estd si euagJO u6lsap uegm'ayl :L•S•6 uo!108S (b panuguo0 YSLM uogepuawwo0au sluawwoO e1s uolsslwgns ;o Aiewuins • ;au ssola uolsslwgns ;o alea Jall!wgnS ON melnau uuId IBIDWO uoi6ulJelp ;o Allledialunw ey3 01 peleleu suoisslwgns uenlJM Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review Written Summa of Submission N Staff Comments Recommendation No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. y) Section 19.7.2: The - Alternative Development Standards Guideline" should be considered for Suggestion has some meat Review policy. Wi54 Continued local road right -of -way widths. Z) Section 1,9.7.3: Qualify the grid design stipulation for local roads by adding the word 'generally' to be more flexible. The policy allows flexibility in terms of a modified grid pattern. No change. aa) Section 19.7.3: Sidewalks on both side of local roads are not currently required, and is Staff will review the policy regarding sidewalks on both sides of a local road. Review policy. onerous and unwarranted. bb) Section 19.7.3: Cul-de -sacs are land use efficient, very popular and should not be precluded. This policy reflects previous Council direction and is consistent with the provision of a connected grid system of streets. No change. cc) - Section 20.2.7: If the Municipality requires Storm Water Management facilities be designed for recreation, should the Municipality not consider these facilities to be parkland dedication? Such facilities are required in order to meet the stormwater management objectives of the Municipality. As well, because they could be wet for significant periods, they would not be useful for active facilities. No change. dd) Section 23.2.6: The Plan should not discourage official plan amendment applications prioi to the five year review. The five year review is the more appropriate mechanism to deal with updates and revisions to the Plan on a comprehensive basis, rather than on a piece -meal basis through individual development applications. However, applications received will be appropriately No change. reviewed. _ _— — -- - -- -- —_ — 62 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W154 Continued ee) Section 23.6.2: An entire plan of subdivision The Intent of this policy Is to permit the Clarify policy indicate that it should not be reviewed because of one minor entire plan of subdivision to be reviewed if will only a a Y ppty when substantial revision substantive revisions are proposed. revisions are proposed. fl) Section 23.6.4: The phasing policies for plans Agree. The intent of the policy is to Clarify policy. of subdivision are too restrictive. Replace "occupancy' ensure the residential units are completed. provision with 'Issuance of building permits'. W155 Mr. John F. Foster 288 Kng Street East Oct 28/94 a) Clarington should amend its Official Plan if it There are many points on which the two Under review. Oshawa, Ontario. does not conform to Regional Plan. Plans differ. Staff will review each one to Li H 1 C8 determine if the draft Official Plan should for DURHAM WETLANDS AND be modified or an amendment to the WATERSHEDS Regional Plan should be sought b) Section 2h): The basis of the Plan is flawed in The Plan seeks to balance development No change. that it only plans for development and not the and protection of the environment in the environment context established by the Regional Official Plan. C) Section 3.1 c): Change "conservation and enhancement' to "preservation'. The concept of "preserving" natural Delete reference to conservation, features as though they can be totally and incorporate concepts of isolated from human activity is not realistic. protection, management and CLOCA has suggested that the concepts enhancement of "protection. management and enhancemenP of the natural environment are more appropriate. d) Section 3.2: "Sustained maintenance of This is not a realistic suggestion given the No change. existing community" should be only key current and future population growth in principle of Plan. Clarington and Durham Region. _ _— — -- - -- -- —_ — 62 written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington official Plan Review Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation No. Submitter Date of Submission Ref. e) Section 3.2.1: Directions for Sustainable Staff agree that "sustainable development' No change. W155 Continued. Development unrealistic; rewrite to reflect local will be difficult to implement but feel it is a conditions. goal worth striving for. The submission does not specify how this section should be rewritten to reflect local conditions. f) Section 3.2.3: Rewrite to provide more realistic management of urban sprawl and The boundaries of the Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village urban Review policies in Sections 4 and 14 of Plan to clarify and enhance protection of environmentally significant areas are established by the Durham protection and management of the features. Region Official Plan and must be reflected natural environment. in the local Official Plan. The policies regarding the natural environment are currently being reviewed. g) Section 4.21: Rewrite as 'To preserve, buffer Staff agree with CLOCKS suggestion to Change wording to incorporate and protect wetlands, watersheds, woodlands incorporate the concepts of 'protection, concepts of protection, and other.. " management and enhancement' of the management and enhancement natural environment h) Add new Section 4.2.6: 'To protect current Policies regarding trails are addressed No change. and future terrestrial trails as benefits to the under Section 19.10 of Plan (Bicycle and Municipality as a whole." Pedestrian System). Section 4.3.1: Reword to read "Council Council does not have the authority to Review policy to provide more requires property owners to practice require landowners to practice responsible detail on how land stewardship responsible land stewardship...'. land stewardship. The Region has could be encouraged. suggested that this policy detail how Council may encourage property owners. D Section 4.3.4: Should undertake See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report comprehensive watershed plans prior to Planning) (Watershed Planning) Official Plan Review. k) Section 4.3.5: Detailed definition of natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural features through development applications is Heritage System) Heritage System) ad hoc planning. 63 No. W155 Continued Submitter I Date of Submission I Written Submisslons Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation I) Section 4.4.1: Reword second sentence to read 'Council requires the maintenance Council has limited authority to require No change. of environmental integrity..' of the Oak Ridges landowners to maintain the environmental integrity of their properties. Also see Moraine. Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine) m) Section 4.5.1: Define exact location of Lake Iroquois Shoreline on Map C. See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Beach) Iroquois Beach) n) Section 4:5.1: Reword last sentence to read 'Council requires the maintenance of the Council does not have the authority to No change. environmental integrity of the Lake Iroquois Shoreline'. require the maintenance of the environmental integrity of the Lake Iroquois Shoreline /Beach. o) Identify Lake Iroquois Shoreline as east-West greenbelt to join with those in Oshawa and Much of the Lake Iroquois Shoreline is designated Green Space in the draft No change. Whitby Official Plans. Official Plan. Also see Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois Beach) P) Aggregate extraction and development in Lake Iroquois Shoreline will negatively effect See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake groundwater. No additional development Beach) Iroquois Beach) should be permitted on the Shoreline. q) Section 4.6.3: All lakefilling and erosion control unacceptable. Limited lakefilling and erosion control may, No change. in some instances, provide greater benefits than no action. Therefore; a total prohibition on these activities is not warranted. r) Section 4.7.2: Reword second sentence to indicate natural features must be preserved, Staff agree with CLOCA's previous suggestion to incorporate the concepts Incorporate concepts of protection, buffered, and protected. of 'protection, maintenance and management and enhancement into Plan. enhancement'. RA Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington 'Official Plan Review No. 7� Submiiter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W155 Continued. s) Section 4.7.5: Precise limits of floodlines and Conservation Authorities have detailed No change. tops of bank should already be known. No floodplain and topographic mapping. cut and fill should be permitted in vaileylands. t) Section 4.7.7: Buffer around wetlands should Disagree. This matter is guided by No change. be minimum of 800m; no development should Provincial policy. be permitted within 120m of wetlands. U) Section 4.7.8: Do not permit peat extraction Disagree. No change, for any purpose. . V) Section 4.7.9: Development setbacks for cold See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural and warm water streams should be 300m and Heritage System) Heritage System) 150m respectively. W) Section 4.7.10: No development should be See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural permitted within Environmentally Sensitive Heritage System) Heritage System) Areas. X) Section 4.7.10: Environmental impact Studies The Official Plan provides for the No change. should be undertaken by party other than Municipality to retain a consultant at the Municipality and proponent proponents expense. This is considered the most appropriate way to ensure protection of the public interest. Y) Section 4.8: Municipality should prepare Tree See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Conservation By -law. Policies) Policies) Z) Section 4.8.10: 120m would be appropriate See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot buffer between development and woodiot. Policies) Policies) aa) Plan continues pattern of urban growth based Official Plan must recognize urban No change. on sprawl. boundaries given in Durham Regional Official Plan. 65 written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W155 Continued. bb) All landscaping on public lands should be Not within the scope of the Official Plan. No change. done with native species. cc) Add new Section 8.3.10: To consult with First Nations whenever native artifacts This is consistent with comments made by Incorporate appropriate wording or sites • discovered. the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and into Section 8. Recreation. dd) Sections 9.3.10 and 9.3.11: Park requirement School and park facilities tend to be used No change. should not be reduced if located adjacent to at different times. Therefore, the land school• requirement can be reduced without compromising park standards. This also contributes to compact urban form and allows municipal funds to be used more efficiently. ee) Section 9.5: Base new development on grid Agree. No change. system to encourage more compact urban form. ff) Section 12.4.2 Settlement capacity studies The hamlets recognized in the Official Plan No change. should have been undertaken before are traditional settlement areas. designation of hamlets. Settlement capacity studies are required for expansion to existing settlement areas. gg) Section 12.5.2 Confine all residential The Plan's policies reinforce hamlets and No change. development to urban centres, hamlets and urban areas as the preferred locations for rural residential clusters; prohibit all estate residential development Estate development development is permitted only in the General Agriculture Area and Green Space by amendment hh) Decrease amount of agricultural land Land designated for urban development in No change. designated for urban development Clarington Official Plan must be the same as that designated in Regional Plan. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W155 I Continued. i) Prohibit all development within Green Space The draft Official Plan discourages No change. System, including cemeteries and golf development applications in the Green courses. Space System. Goff courses and cemeteries are more appropriate in Green Space than other designations and therefore are permissible by amendment jl� Establish independent Environmental Council resolved not to establish such a No change. Monitoring Committee. Committee (Report PD- 7 -94). kk) Hydro - electric transmission corridors should There has been no conclusive evidence as No change. be regarded as hazardous due to electro- to the negative effects of electro- magnetic magnetic radiation. radiation. 10 Opposes aggregate extraction in Oak Ridges Provincial policy requires Official Plans to No change to Map D. Also see Moraine, Lake Iroquois Shoreline, Waterfront, designate and protect high potential Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges and Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Delete aggregate resource areas. Also see Moraine). all aggregate resource areas from Map D. Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine). mm) Section 16.2.3: Prohibit development within 1 The adjacent lands are designated No change. km of Port Granby Waste Management Site. "Waterfront Greenway" and /or `Prime Agricultural Areas". Non -farm development can generally only proceed by amendment in these designations. nn) Section 16.3.2: Remove Aggregate Extraction See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St designation from Westside Creek Marsh; Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek designate as part of Waterfront Greenway. Marsh) oo) Section 19.4.2: Address impact of Highway These issues will be addressed by the See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407 and connecting link on environmentally Ministry of Transportation through the 407) sensitive areas and green space. Environmental Assessments for the highways. Also see Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407). 67 1E Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission _7 Cross. Ref. � Summary of Submission Staff Comments Potential impacts on the natural Recommendation W155 Continued. pp) Sections 9.5 to 9.12: Address watersheds, No change. green spaces and environmentally sensitive environment are generally addressed areas in planning for roads, railways and through Environmental Assessments or airports, through Environmental Impact Studies in the review of development applications. qq) Section 20.2.1: Undertake comprehensive See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report watershed plans rather than Master Drainage Planning) (Watershed Planning) Plans. rr) Section 20.2.4: Stormwater management Disagree. They address 100 year storms No change. plans do not account for Regional or 100 year as a minimum requirement storms. . ss) Section 20.2.4: Stormwater management Disagree. Stormwater management Clarify policy. does not provide treatment of stormwater to includes water quality controls. improve quality (eg. toxic chemicals). tt) Section 23.2: Hold public meetings in Council meeting procedures not within No change. evening; deadlines for deputations and scope of Official Plan. submissions should be end of day. uu) Section 23.2.2: Provide twenty-eight (28) day Planning Act provides for alternative notice No change. notification period for public meetings. requirements. Staff feel the 18 day notice requirement proposal is adequate. w) Section 23.2.2a): Public Notices should be Specific notice procedures not within No change. published in.locai newspapers, Post Offices scope of Official Plan. and Public Libraries. ww) Section 23.11.1: Planning studies should be All studies submitted in support of No change. undertaken prior to development proceeding. development applications must be accepted by review agencies prior to development being approved. xx) Define "Prime Agricultural Area" and "General See Section 13.3 of draft Official Plan. No change. Agricultural Area". Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W155 Continued. yy) The Waterfront Greenway, Lake Iroquois The Official Plan identifies and protects the No change. Shoreline and the Oak Ridges Moraine are the most significant green corridors. only east-west greenways indicated on Map A. zz) Map B1 does not show Highway 407 east of See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway connecting link. 407) aaa) Map C3 does not show Westside Creek Disagree. No change. Marsh. bbb) Appendix 3: Disagrees with scoring system See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodiot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot for woodlots. Policies) Policies) ccc) Include Westside Creek Marsh in Port Darlington Secondary Plan. Disagree. The Secondary Planning Area is No change. intended to include primarily development lands, not conservation lands. W156 Mr. Roger R. Elliott Oct 28/94 - a) Since the issue of the existence and shape of The Municipal Board decision was Incorporate the Board's decision Fasken Campbell Godfrey the West Main Central Area is before the rendered in December, 1994. into the final Official Plan. Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower Ontario Municipal Board, it is inappropriate to P.O. Box 20 show a West Main Central Area with Toronto-Dominion Centre boundaries. Toronto, Ontario. M5K 1 N6 b) Recognize new format retailing and Highway Commercial Areas have been No change. for BOWMANVILLE MALL appropriate locations for it along Highways identified in Bowmanville and Courtice as (BARMOND BUILDERS LTD.) 351115 and Highway 401. potential sites subject to appropriate studies. C) Section 2 b): The statement that Bowmanville Both Official Plans recognize Bowmanville No change. will form the eastern anchor of the Region is as the predominant urban centre. In the incorrect since the Regional Official Plan cites 20 year timeframe of the Plan, Newcastle Bowmanville/Newcastle Village as the Region's Village will remain relatively small in terms eastern anchor. of population, employment and commercial services, and will remain separate and distinct from Bowmanville. 69 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments The interim boundary applies to residential Recommendation W156 Continued. d) Economic development and jobs are No change. promoted and yet Employment Lands are development and does not apply to beyond the 20 year (interim Urban) Boundary. industrial development and its required servicing. e) Section 24.14: Define Green Space and 'Green Space" is a land use designation Under review. valleylands. defined by the permitted uses. However, there may be merit in providing a definition of valleylands to enhance understanding of the Plan's policies. f) Clarify that the limits of the valleylands are the See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural applicable fill and construction limits. Heritage System) Heritage System) g) Section 4.7.7: Use the term "Zone of Influence" rather than "buffer' around wetlands, MNR has indicated that the 120m development buffer around wetlands is Modify wording to reflect MNR's policies. actually 'adjacent lands' as defined by the Policy Statements. Th erefore, neither "buffer' nor "zone of influence" is an appropriate term. h) Section 4.7.11: Gratuitous dedication of ESAs Partially agree. See Section 3.3 of Report See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural or parts thereof within the limits of a proposed (Natural Heritage System) Heritage System) development is not current policy or law. State that Clarington will endeavour to acquire such lands at a minimal cost Section 10.4.4: The maximum floor space The fsi of 1.5 is appropriate for No change. index (fs) of 1.5 for the Bowmanville Main Bowmanville. It allows mixed use Central Area is too low, particularly when development or redevelopment whereas applied on a project -by- project basis. A most projects are currently constructed at maximum fsi of 2 to 2.5 should be acceptable 0.3 to 0.5 fsi. for the non - heritage components of the existing Main Central Area. _ —_ 70 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. w15s Continued. i) Section 10.3.6: The 2,500 sq.m. threshold for See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas) See Section 4.3 of Report (Central the requirement of a retail impact study for Areas) retail developments in the Main Central Area is too low. A better threshold might be 3,500 sq.m. k) Section 10.3.6: This section does not require Section 10.3.6 of draft Plan only applies to No change. impact studies for retail commercial Central Areas. Retail studies are not development outside Central Areas, although required for Convenience Commercial and there are a number of other designations Neighbourhood Commercial, but are which permit substantial developments. required for Highway Commercial. n Section 16.6: The Goodyear factory area Disagree. The Goodyear lands do not No change. should be evaluated for commercial use merit consideration as commercial site at potential since it is a large site adjacent to the this time. existing Main Central Area. m) Section 19.9.6: Recognize possible (parking) The referenced policy would apply to East No change. reductions in applicable circumstances for the Main Central Area in mixed -use East MCA. developments. n) Maps A3,B3,C1 and D: These maps all Some of the larger scale maps (Maps C & Make appropriate revisions. identify a creek traversing the (Maio site which D) show the stream incorrectly. Maps A3, is not there and so, the land is developable. B3 and the Secondary Plan show the These maps should show the Main Central stream correctly. Area south of Highway 2 projecting further east and the ownership configuration adjacent to Hobbs as has been previously done. o) Map C3: The map shows valleylands and Disagree. The valleylands shown are No change. stream conditions further west than is the approximate and the exact limits are case. The map should be changed. determined at the time of development applications. 71 I Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington ( Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission . Staff Comments Recommendation W156 Continued. p) Maps A and B: There is no flexibility in Sections 24.4 and 24.7 of the draft Plan No change. boundaries interpretation. allow for the appropriate flexibility in boundary interpretations on Maps A,C and D. Maps B and E are schematic only. Downtown and East Main Central Area Secondary Plan q) Section 1.3: Identify the downtown and the The Ontario Municipal Board decision Make appropriate revisions to Plan East Main Central Area collectively as "the" created two Main Central Areas for to implement OMB decision on two focal point of activity. Include reference that . Bowmanviile. it is therefore appropriate to Main Central Areas for this collective area provides a fully integrated recognize the downtown and East Main Bowmanville. array of various activities. Central Areas as "a" focal point, not 'the" only focal point Section 21 of the Secondary Plan addresses the integration of a full array of activities. r) Section 3.3: Insert the words "local and" "regional The policy needs to be clarified to Appropriate revisions to simplify before market' and "retail commercial recognize local and regional retail uses. text and personal service uses" before "specialty food ". S) Section 4.2: increase the East Main Central It is recognized that further development No change. Area's 30,000 sq.m. maximum for retail and potential is possible, but the Plan only personal services floorspace to reflect the recognizes an initial allocation to be additional potential of the area and the need to updated in further Plan Reviews. Intensify. t) Section 521 e): Recognize that mixed uses "horizontally Suggestion has some merits. See Section 4.3 of Report (Central may be displayed ". Areas) U) Section 5.22 to 5.25: These Sections focus Partially agree. Review policy. on the downtown. The role of the East Main Central Area needs to be clarfed. 72 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W156 Continued Downtown and East Main Central Area Secondary Plan (Continued) V) Section 6.2.1: May suggest that retail uses Disagree. Freestanding residential No change. could not exist in horizontal relationship to buildings are permitted. The intent of this residential uses but only in vertical section is to ensure a mix of uses. relationship. Section 6.21 should recognize that mixed use development include wholly residential buildings adjacent to retail buildings. W) Section 11.2.6: Consider reduced parking Disagree. The nature of the downtown No change. requirements for the East Main Central Area with public parking lots and on- street similar to those for the downtown. parking makes it worthy of special consideration. X) Map A: Modify Map to extend the 'Street The limits of the Street Related Retail Area No change. Related Retail Area" to just east of the Mearns and the Green Space are conceptual. The Avenue alignment precise limits of these designations will be determined in the review of future development application. W157 W. G. Creamer Oct 31/94 a) The location of the proposed Arterial Type 'C' Agree. Revise alignment of Type 'C' Project Manager Road between the Avondale and Ebenezer arterial. D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. Neighbourhoods appears to be located too far 96 King Street East north. It does not meet Regional Criteria for Oshawa, Ontario. Arterial /Collector intersection spacing on Trulis Li H 1136 Road which is a Type 'B' Arterial Road in the for KIDDICORP INVESTMENTS draft Plan. LTD. 73 t� Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. S.bmn ter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Recommendation W157 Continued. b) Re-evaluate the location of the proposed school sites because the Avondale The high school sit greater area See Section 4.5 of Report (Schools) Neighbourhood has 2 proposed elementary than the immediate rhood. The separate school site d to serve school sites and 1 high school site for a 7Ue several neighbourhe Ebenezer Population of 2,350. The Ebenezer neighbourhood is loside the Neighbourhood has only 1 elementary school interim urban bound site for a population of 2,950. C) Westmore Neighbourhood, Courtice - Table 2 Population target an have been No change. and Map E: Re- evaluate population a nd reduced as a result of the findings of the housing allocations to allow lands currently environmental studies recently conducted. zoned and to allow densities allowed by by- Staff have allowed some medium density law in consideration of previous zoning rights; however, it is difficult to justify more density to this area based on the high level of environmental sensitivity assigned. d) Revise Greens Space/woodlot designation on A recent environmental study of North No change. Sirchdale Village lands to reflect current R4 Courtice has indicated that the Trulls Road zoning. Woods is the most significant woodlot remaining in Courtice. Speck boundaries for the woodlot should be identified through a more detailed environmental study. Also see Section 3.4 of Report ( Woodlot Policies). e) Locate the extension of Cecil Found Crescent This matter was recently dealt with by No change. so that no existing dwellings would require Council. removal. t) Permit development on both sides of collector Partially agree. However, the road should No change. road where practical. form the southerly boundary of the Green Space in the central part of the neighbourhood. g) Redesignate lands within Lots 33 and 34, Disagree. Lands are designated No change. Concession 6, Clarke to show Green Space Permanent Agricultural Reserve in and not Agricultural Reserve. Regional Official Plan. 74 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W157 Continued. h) Section 4.7.10: The selection of qualified The selection of the consultant by the No change. professional expertise to prepare the Municipality is the best method to ensure environmental impact study should be that the analysis is objective and serves proposed by the proponent and be acceptable the public interest to the Municipality. ) Section 4.7.11: Only valley lands, streams and See Report - Section 3.3 (Natural Heritage See Report - Section 3.3 (Natural hazard lands, and not woodlots, should be System) and Section 3.4 (Woodlot Heritage System) and Section 3.4 subject to gratuitous dedication. Policies) (Woodlot Policies) 1) Amend Section 5.3.4 to reflect Section 6.8.1. Disagree. No change. k) Section 5.3.6: This section should be See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing softened to "the phasing of residential Prematurity Policies) and Prematurity Policies) development of urban areas shall generally be based on the following criteria'. There may be extenuating .circumstances. ) Section 5.3.7 d): Remove the policy regarding See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing and See Section 2.4 of Report (Phasing the non - residential assessment ratio in order Prematurity Policies) and Prematurity Policies) to allow the market to dictate viability. M) Section 9.4.4 b): Restriction to 50 townhouse See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report units per block is too restrictive since there Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) may be extenuating circumstances. All housing projects should be reviewed on their own merits. n) Section 9.4.7: Rather than proposing to Agree that the application of these tools No change investigate the feasibility of introducing may be beneficial in certain situations. housing and density transfer provisions at a However, guidelines for their use can only later date, the Municipality should review this be properly developed through a policy now and incorporate it as part of Official comprehensive review, which is provided Plan. for by the existing policy. 75 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W157 Continued. o) Section 9.4.8: Amend to read "Council shall See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report generally require proposed Plans of Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) Subdivision to provide a mixture of housing forms'. P) Section 19.6.2: Right -of -way widths for A range of right -of -way widths for collector Permit a range of 23 to 26 metres collector roads should range between 20 and roads is appropriate; however, 20m is too for collector road right -of -ways. 26 metres to reflect existing street widths and narrow. to provide flexibility In land requirements. W158 Roger Bryant, P. Eng. Property Manager Oct, 27/94 - a) Draft Official Plan is lacking in recognition and Disagree. Section 15 of the draft Plan No change. White Street, P.O. Box 519 support of the aggregate industry. The policies do not mirror that of the Regional reiterates major points within the goals of Section 19 of the Regional Official Plan. C Cobourg, Ontario. K9A 4L3 Official Plan. Further, Ma D• identifies those areas P " for WIMPEY MINERALS possessing significant aggregate CANADA resources. b) Section 4.5: States that aggregate extraction Section 4.5.3 of draft Plan is redundant as Delete Section 4.5.3, may be permitted. This should be stated in Section 15.3.3 states aggregate extraction Section 4.4: may be permitted through amendment on lands not identified as Aggregate Resource Area. C) Reiterate Section 19.2.4 of the Regional Official Section 15.3.1 of draft Plan indicates that No change. Plan in Clarington Plan. (This section significant aggregate resource potential indicates high potential aggregate areas shall areas as shown on Map D are to be be protected for extraction and that Regional protected for extraction. There is no need Council shall undertake a study to identify to refer to a study to be undertaken by areas where extraction is encouraged. Regional Council in the Clarington Official Plan. d) Delete Section 15.3.4. See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Moraine) Ridges Moraine) e) Map "C" shows a woodlot on the Wimpey Map "C" should be changed and the Revise Map "C" lands. woodlot within the north portion of Lot 17 removed. 76' Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W159A Mr. John P. Genest Nov. 7194 W179A a) If the Official Plan is to truly shape Clarington's Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Section 2.3 of Report (Interim W159B Senior Consultant May 3/95 W179B future for a 20 year period, it should adopt a Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Malone Given Parsons Ltd, planning horizon 20 years hence, or 2016 (vs. 140 Renfrew Drive, Suite 201 2011) and adopt population targets that Markham, Ontario. correspond with that horizon. L3R 6133 for AMBERGLEN b) It is neither prudent nor reasonable to plan for See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim DEVELOPMENTS INC. AND a population target that is more likely to under- Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for THE SELBY FAMILY estimate growth then to approximate it. The Residential Areas) (PLLt. 26, Cone. 2, requirements for units are best met by Newcastle Village) inclusion of the North Village lands (134 ha) if not the Foster West (44 ha) lands to attain the 2016 horizon for the Newcastle Village. C) The dwelling unit and land area calculations in Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and Balance of Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and the Official Plan assume that the overstated Growth) Balance of Growth) 1991 household size values remain constant for the forecast period, regardless of the planning horizon. It is more reasonable to recognize the trend of declining. household size and work with figures that describe that trend. d) There is a need for at least another 70 See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim hectares of residential lands within the interim Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for urban boundary if Newcastle Village is to Residential Areas) achieve even the low targets currently set in the Draft Official Plan. e) North Village is a logical location for an See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim expanded interim boundary due to Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for serviceability and connection to the Village Residential Areas) Core. 77 E:7 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Submission Ref. Staff Comments Recommendation Mr. James D. Parkin, B.E.S. MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Nov. 10/94 - Map C1 shows a woodlot on the south side of the CBM Agree. Clarkson Planning Limited "Mosport" pit which should be removed as this is a Revise Map C1. 171 victoria Street North recently approved aggregate extraction operation. Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5C5 or CBM (CANADIAN BUILDING MATERIALS) (re: MOSPORT ONewcastle, PIT) PLLts. 29,30, Conc. 10, Clarke Mr. Dwayne Tapp 753 Metcalf Street Oct 7/94 _ a) Objects to designation of land as Waterfront Lands designated 'Major Open Space - No Ontario Greenway and restrictions to agricultural uses Waterfront" in Regional Official Plan which change. 1 B 1 L9 only corresponds to "Waterfront Greenwa y' in r MR. & MRS. LAKE Clarington Plan. t Lt 23, B.F.C., Clarke b) Designating land for Waterfront Greenway Section 14.5.3 of draft Plan states that represents government landbanking. Government should compensate landowners lands within the Green Space System are See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public for dictating future use of their land. not required to be made available for public use, and that Municipality will not Acquisition) purchase lands. Also see Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public W162 Mr. Dwayne Tapp 179 Riley Road Oct 14/94 _ a) Maintain Major Open Space designation for Acquisition) Lands designated `Major Open Space - Newcastle, Ontario property. not Waterfront Greenway. Objects to land uses being restricted to Waterfront" by Regional Plan which 1-18 il-9 agriculture. corresponds to "Waterfront Greenway" in 7Nochange. for MR. & MRS. RILEY Ciarington Plan. Pt Lt 24, B.F.C., Clarke b) No justification for Waterfront Greenway designation Waterfront Trail is not the only reason fo because Waterfront Trail will not designating Waterfront Greenway. The be constructed along Lakeshore Road. Greenway is designated for a variety of reasons including environmentally sensitive areas, hazard lands and proximity to lake. 78 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W162 Continued. c) Landowners affected by Waterfront Greenway Public Notice has been provided No change. designation not consulted. throughout Official Plan Review process. d) How will public areas in Waterfront Greenway Section 4.6.5 of draft Plan discusses public No change. be acquired? acquisition of Waterfront lands, including sources of funding. Also see Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquistion) e) Would private park be permitted in Waterfront Recreational uses are permitted within the No change. Greenway? Waterfront Greenway depending on the speck nature of the proposal. f) Waterfront Greenway designation reduces These lands have never been designated No change. market value of land. Need more flexible and f or development therefore Waterfront less restrictive policies for agricultural lands. Greenway designation should not affect value of land. g) Government should compensate landowners The Planning Act permits municipalities to No change. for Waterfront Greenway designation. regulate how land may be used. W163A Mr. Wayne J. Bolahood Nov. 8/94 - a) Table attached to Map E indicates 300 units; Numbers in the Plan were rounded. Revise figures to 330. W163B 10 Mary Street, #201 Dec. 16/94 333 units were approved. W1 63C Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8M3 May 24/95 b) Section 24.13: Concerned with the ability of See Section 8.1 of Report (Transitional See Section 8.1 of Report for property at Council to void approved Official Plan Policies) (Transitional Policies) 1475 Highway No. 2, Courtice Amendments after 5 years. C) Objects to 6 storeys as maximum height for See Section 8.1 of Report (Transitional See Section 8.1 of Report residential buildings; his project zoned for Policies) (Transitional Policies) maximum 12 storey building. 79 80 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission taff Comments Recommendation W164 Mr. Robert Cook Executive Director Nov. 9/94 - a) Official Plan should be consistent with Policy F of the Comprehensive Set of Policy final will be consistent with Policy F. Modify Plan if necessary to reflect 365 Brunel Road, Unit 2 Mississauga, Ontario Statements Policy Statements. L4Z 1Z5 for AGGREGATE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION b) Sections 4.2.2 and 4.2.4: Concerned about the lack of recognition of a 9 aggregate resources. rneed Revise policy. OF ONTARIO C) Sections 4.4, 14.3 and 14.5: Include policies tion 15 of the draft Plan is No change, addressing significance of aggregate ly to aggregate resources. resources. cuss aggregate resources in detail in Sections 4 and 14. d) Section 4.7 is too general and requires clear definitions both in text and on mapping. See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural Heritage System) See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural Heritage System) e) Sections 4.7. 11 and 4.8.4: Policies requiring gratuitous dedication of lands may interfere Disagree. It Is not clear how these policies 'No change in the context of this With rehabilitation plan. would interfere with rehabilitation plans. submission. f) Section 4.8: Would permit a locally significant woodlot to sterilize a provincially significant Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Policies) Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot aggregate resource. Policies) g) Sections 15.1, 15.2 and 15.3: Need to emphasize identification and of Partially agree. Section 15.3.3 of draft No change. protection existing licensed pits and quarries (required by Plan indicates that Aggregate Extraction Areas which are licensed pits or pits which Provincial policy and Regional Plan). have received the Municipality's approval are identified on Map A. h) Map D: Identify limestone/dolomite bedrock These areas are located in urban areas No change. resources and protect these resources from incompatible land uses. and along stream banks and, as such, are not suitable for extraction due to existing land uses. 80 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation No. Submitter Section 15.3.3: State that aggregate extraction is permitted in aggregate extraction Agree. Review policy. W164 Continued. areas. J7 Section 15.3.4: Policy is no longer supported by the Regional Plan and the Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine) See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine) Moraine Strategy. k) Section 15.3.5: Delete "provided that they are compatible with surrounding land uses ". Partially agree. Revise policy. I) Section 15.3.6: Delete "portable" and "related to speck construction project'. Disagree. The policy is intended to discourage the establishment of permanent facilities which may operate without relying on site resources. No change. M) Section 15.3.8: Some of the issues listed may be addressed without the need of a study, The concerns listed should be addressed in the review of any application for a new or expanded aggregate resource extraction area. The policy does not indicate how detailed the studies have to be, provided No change. the issues are adequately addressed. n) Do not put contaminated sites and Aggregate Agree. Revise Maps C and D. Resource Areas on same map. o) Delete Section 15.3.10 as it duplicates the Aggregate Resources Act Rehabilitation to uses other than wildlife habitat may be Disagree. This section is necessary to ensure rehabilitation plan conforms to the Official Plan. No change. appropriate. Li- I I P) Delete Sections 15.3.9 and 15.3.11 as they duplicate the Aggregate Resources Act I Disagree. I No change. 82 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Submitter Continued. Date of Cross. Submission Ref, q) Official Plan Review Summary of Submission Section 23.8: Include exception for aggregate Staff Comments Aggregate extraction activities are Recommendation No. Wt 64 extraction to be consistent with Section 20.6.2 not subject to site plan control; however, the Review policy. of the Regional Plan. location of buildings and structures, as Mr. Kevin Tunney Tunney Planning Inc. 340 Byron Nov. 16/94 W101 a) W108A Designate area bounded by Bloor Street, Robinson Creek, and Prestonvale well as entrances, are subject to municipal approval. Residential designation not in conformity No change. W1 65 Street South Suite 200 W108B Road as Residential to permit development of 314 with Regional Plan. Whitby, Ontario W108C V42 residential units. L1 N 4P8 for 289143 ONTARIO LTD. b) Relocate Community Park to the south. See Section 4.4 of Report Parks Po (Parks) No change. Pttts. 34,36, Conc. 1, Courtice c) Include land within interim urban area See Section 2.3 of Report Urban Mr. Gary W. Templeton, M.C.I.P. Nov. 28/94 boundary. (Interim Area Boundary for Residential Areas) No change. W1 66A Wt66B Templeton Lepek Limited 9030 Leslie Street, Suite 227 Dec. 2/94 a) Include the lands known as "Trudeau Farm' on the west side of Lambs Road, the east side of See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas ) See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Richmond Hill, Ontario Soper Creek and north of Highway No. 2 in Area Boundary for L4R 1G2 the interim urban boundary. Residential Areas) for SCHICKEDANZ EROS. LTD. f ow CHIC le b) Designate Highway No. 2 frontage of property Disagree. Staff are concerned with the for highway commercial uses. potential for strip commercial development No change. There are other locations identified in the Plan for Special Purpose Commercial. C) Refine Green Space designation north of the Agree. CP Rail line so that tableland is excluded and Make appropriate revisions to Map designated as "Urban Residential'. A3. d) Disagree with the Community Park designation south of the CP Rail line. See Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) See Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) 82 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Caarington Official Plan Review Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation No. Submission Ref. W167 Mr. Kevin Tunney Nov. 30194 Amend the Draft Official Plan to permit a golf course at Goff courses are permissible only by No change. Tunney Planning Inc. the subject location. amendment to Durham Regional Official Plan and local Official Plan. 340 Byron Street South Suite 200 Whitby, Ontario L1 N 4P8 for MR. DOUG SUMMERS (TAUNTON ROAD GOLF COURSE PROJECT) PLLL 3, Conc. 4, Darlington W168A Zenia Glecoff Jan. 6/95 - Maintain the current zoning on property and reduce the Agree. Make appropriate revisions to designate General Industrial on W168B 488 Byron Court Feb. 6/95 Green Space shown on Map A3. portions of land currently zoned for Oshawa, Ontario industrial uses. L1 H 6R9 PLLL 8, Conc. 1, Bowmanville W169 Roger Howard, M.C.I.P. Jan. 13/95 W65 a) To allow 150 additional units of detached, See Section 5.3 of Report (Existing No change. Ridge Pine Park Inc. W127 • semi - detached, attached, townhouse and Residential Communities) 17 Dean Street W178 grouped dwellings for the Phase 6 lands for a Brampton, Ontario total population of 2034 at 2 ppu for the entire L6W 1 M7 retirement community. for WILMOT CREEK. b) Request removal of reference to trail in Section Policy will be modified. Revise Section 16.4.4 to change 16.4.4 of the Plan. the requirement for the Waterfront Trail to be voluntary rather than mandatory. W170 Kelvin Whalen, P.Eng. Jan. 13195 W116 Change text and map to allow a business park Business parks are not permitted in the No change. Director of Land Development W132 northwest of Highway No. 2 and Green Road. Living Area designation of the Regional 1029 McNicoil Avenue V17 Plan. These uses are most appropriately Scarborough, Ontario V38 located in Prestige Employment Areas. M1W 3W6 for THE KAITLIN GROUP LTD. 83 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Caalington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Submission Ref. Staff Comments Recommendation W171 Libby Racansky 3200 Hancock Road Jan. 18195 W97 W138 a) Opposed to Highway 401-407 Freeway link See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) See e, Ontario Section 7.2 of Report (Highway Li L1 E 2M1 W141 407) W184 V40 b) Require a watershed study for Farewell Creek and Black Creek before any development See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report occurs in North Courtice. Planning) (Watershed Planning) C) Opposed to development between Tooleys Road, Hancock Road, Taunton Road Land use designations in Regional Official No change. and Highway No. 2. Plan must be reflected in the local Official Plan. d) Woodlands, creeks and wetlands are important to creating a healthy Agree that a healthy natural environment is . No change. W172 Mike community. fundamental to a healthy community. Hickory 714 Hickory Street Whitby, Ontario Jan. 23/95 - Include property within the 20 year interim urban Y boundary for Bowmanviile. See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Li Area Boundary for Residential Areas Urban Area Boundary for for or JOSEPH LUCHKA Residential Areas) PLLt 34, Conc. 1, Darlington W173 Mr. Robert Merrin Bldg. Committee Chairperson Feb. 24/95 - Sections 11.4.2 and 11.5.3: Modify to permit churches in Prestige Disagree. Churches are community No 51 Turnberry Crescent Employment Areas and Light Industrial Areas. facilities and thus should be located within chan e. g Courtice, Ontario residential neighbourhoods or central Li E 1A4 areas. for ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH W174 Mr. Nick Lazaridis, President 1811 Spruce Hill Road Feb. 22/95 - Include property within the proposed interim urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Pickering, Ontario boundary for Newcastle Village. Area Boundary for Residential Areas See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban L1V 1S5 Area Boundary for for GARTHWOOD HOMES LTD. Residential Areas) PLLt 32, Conc. 2, Newcastle Village _ 84 85 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review Summary of Submission Staff Comments Reoommendation No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Objects to the separate elementary school designation on their property. Both school boards had previously indicated that this site would not be required. The Separate School Board has advised that a site is now required to serve the population in this area. Also see Section 4.5 of Report (Schools). No change. Also see Section 4.5 of Report (Schools). W175 Mr. Alex B Marchetti 111 o x Ma Avenue 111 Boke, Ontario March 7/95 - M9B 4E6 for E MARCHETTI AND A. DEMINICO Pt Lt 9, Conc. 2, Bowmanville a) Despite Submission W132.by the Kaftan Group, Mr. Steven Carruthers owns the western portion of the Brookhill Neighbourhood. He supports the interim urban boundary shown in the draft Official Plan, including the reservation of the Maple Green Neighbourhood for post-2011 development See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) W176 Ronald F. Worboy Mr. Rona Barrister l Solicitor 153 Simcce Street North Oshawa, Ontario Lt G 4S6 for STEVEN CARRUTHERS Pt Lt 16, Conc. 2, Bowmanville March 27/95 b) Given the size of Bowmanviile's Employment Areas, the proposed West Bowmanvlle Agree. No change. Business Park as proposed by the Kaitlan Group is not needed. a) Upset about designation of her property as a woodlot. Size and areal extent of woodlot along its southern edge is being reviewed. Also see Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Under review. Also see Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Policies) W177 Ms. Peggi Dalidowicz 3310 Tooleys Road March 29/95 Courtice, Ontario. Policies) LIE 2K7 b) Does not feel that she has had proper notice. Ample notice of the Official Plan Process has been provided to the public during the No change. course of the Review. 85 86 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Submitter Date of Official Plan Review Cross. Summary of Submis7ft6 7FWl78TM,,Davk1 W. Rice eelhouse Drive, Unit #1 Submission April 7/95 Ref. W65 a) Draft Official Plan does not e existing W127 Staff Comments See Section 5.3 of Report (Existing Recommendation See astle, Ontario. zoning of Wilmot Creek anoes not Wi69 the Residential Communities ) Section 5.3 of Report (Existing Residential Communities) B9 permit rezoning of Phailmot fo for WILMOT CREEK Creek as it Is presently pro RETIREMENT GROUP b) The household size should 8 ppu to Staff will revise population allocation to permit 1011 units. 1,475 to reflect household size of 1.7 ppu. Revi se household size for Wilmot Creek to 1.7 ppu. c) Delete reference to waterfroSection Policy will be modified. 16.4.4. Revise Section 16.4.4 to change the requirement for the waterfront Mr. John P. Genest Malone Given Parsons Mar. 8/95 May 3/95 W159A Include Amberglen's land within the Interim boundary W159B See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban trail to be voluntary rather than mandatory. W179A W1796 140 Renfrew Drive, Suite 201 for Newcastle Village, with reasons provided. P Area Boundary for Residential Areas) See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Markham, Ontario. Area Boundary for L3R 663 Residential Areas) for AMBERGLEN DEVELOPMENTS INC. AND SELBY FAMILY Murray and Jean 4612 Highway 2 ay 4/95 - Include stonehouse on property within the hamlet The storehouse is considered to be W1 so R.R. #1 boundary for Newtonville. located within the existing Newtonville Map change not necessary. Newtonville, Ontar Hamlet boundaries. LOA 1J0 Pt Lt 8, Cont. 2, Mr. D.R. Taylor 1610 Concession q#7 r. 28/95 - Designate Bradley's Corners as a Rural Cluster. Disagree. Lands located within Prime W181 Enniskillen, Ontari Agricultural Area in draft Plan. Clusters No change. LOB 1Ho not permitted in this designation. for RESIDENTS O CORNERS 86 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W182 Mr. Larry Kovacic Mar. 13/95 - Include their property in the Rural Residential Cluster Disagree. Property located within Prime No change. 24 Scott Street north of Hampton. Agricultural Area in draft Plan. Clusters Whitby, Ontario. LIN 31-1 not permitted in this designation. for 6010 OLD SCUGOG ROAD HAMPTON W183 Mr. William Tonno May 15/95 W118 a) Submitted a petition on behalf of 25 property See Section 2.3 of Report (interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim William Tonno Construction Ltd. W134 owners requesting that the lands west of Trulis Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for 650 King St. E., Suite 215 W187 Road and east of Farewell Creek/Timberlane Residential Areas) Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 1G5 V7 Court, north to Pebblestone Road, be included for RATEPAYERS IN SUPPORT V44 within the 20 year interim boundary for OF URBANIZATION OF NORTH V53 Courtice. COURTICE NIA Lts. 31 & 32, Conc. 3, b) Make appropriate provision in the Capital Beyond scope of Official Plan. No change. Darlington Budget for Trulls Road improvements, and park development W184 Mr. Stan Racansky Oct 11/94 W97 a) Map A2: Designate the remaining See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake 3200 Hancock Road W138 undeveloped lands in the Highland Gardens, Beach) Iroquois Beach) Courtice, Ontario W141 Westmore and Hancock Neighbourhoods in LIE 2M1 W171 Courtice as Hazard /Environmentally Sensitive for FRIENDS OF THE V40 Areas. FAREWELL b) Section 4.7.12: Wants cleared forests restored Restoration of specific woodlots is not No change. in Neighbourhoods 3A and 3B. within the scope of the Official Plan at this time. C) Section 19.12: Airport in Clarington is not The Region has noted this policy is not in Delete policy. feasible. conformity with their Official Plan. d) Section 19.4.1: Highway 401 -407 connecting See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway link will be built at the expense of the 407) environment e) Wants to see evidence of commitment to The evidence will be provided in the final None. environmental protection in final Official Plan. Official Plan. 87 it Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Caarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W185 Mr. Robert Sherman 394 Glenmar Avenue June 12/95 Include land in interim urban boundary for Newcastle See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Oshawa, Ontario Village Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for L1J 3J8 Residential Areas) (5.68 acres in PtLt 29, Conc. 2, Clarke) The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural W186 Mr. Ronald F. Worboy Barrister and Solicitor June 21/95 - Extend hamlet boundary for Enfield to lot line between No change. 153 Simcoe Street North Lots 29 and 30, Concession 9. Affairs has objected to recognizing the Oshawa, Ontario current level of development for those L1 G 4S6 hamlets for which Secondary Plans have for MARJORIE AND KENNETH not been prepared. Expansions or KNOX (Pt LL30, Conc. 9, rounding out of existing boundaries will Darlington) require justification under Provincial Policy Statement B. W187 Mr. David A. Baffa_ McDermott & Associates Ltd. July 7/95 W8 Concur with 'Urban Residential' and 'Medium Density Acknowledged. No chan e. g Pickering Corporate Centre Residential' designations for client's lands, 1305 Pickering Parkway Suite 704 Pickering, Ontario Lt V 3P2 for TRIANKA DEVELOPMENTS (4.0 ha in Pt Lt 17, Conc. 1, Bowmanville) W188 Anthony Ching Liza Development Corporation July 17/95 W5 Objects to the extension of Cecil Found Crescent as A collector road between Trulls Road. and No change. Wertheim Court collector road through subject draft approved Courtice Road has been designated in Suite subdivision plan. existing Official Plan. On July 17, 1995 Richmond Hill, Ontario Council endorsed removal of one (1) lot in L4B 1B9 draft plan of subdivision 18T -91006 to (Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T- accommodate the collector road. 91006, PLLt 30, Conc. 3, Courtice) 88 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Caalington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W189 Mr. David Greenspan July 17/95 W118 Designate North Courtice Urban Expansion Area Not appropriate in light of the deferral and See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Thomson Rogers W134 (Deferral Area #6 in Regional Plan) for residential possible referral of this area to the Ontario Urban Area Boundary for Barristers and Solicitors W183 development, in light of CLOCKS support of Living Municipal Board hearing on the Regional Residential Areas) Suite 3100 V7 Area designation in Regional Plan. Plan. Also see Section 2.3 of Report 390 Bay Street V44 (Interim Urban Area Boundary for Toronto, Ontario. V53 Residential Areas). M5H 1W2 for WM. TONNO CONSTRUCTION LTD. for ERHARD & HENRIETTA WITZKE for 687120 ONTARIO LTD./ STEVE DEVESCERI LTD. Pt.Lts. 31/32, Conc. 3, Darlington 89 PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross Ref. # Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendations V18. Mr. Kirk Kemp 4553 Middle Road June 21, 1994 (G.P.A) - a) Questioned why some of his lands have been designated as "Major Open Space% Agree that woodlot on Map C3 and resulting Green Space Modify Maps A3 and C3. Also see Bowmanville, Ontario He noted that he and his father have farmed designation on Map A3 is too large. Also see Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Policies). L1 C 3K2 the land most of their lives. Policies). b) Concerned with proposed location of high See Section 4.5 of Report (Schools) See Section 4.5 of Report school on his property. (Schools) C) If the area adjacent to his property is See Section 2.3 of Report (interim Urban Area See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim developed, the 20 year urban boundary Boundary for Residential Areas). Urban Area Boundary for should be expanded to include his property Residential Areas). V19. Mr. Mario Veltri 1038 Pinetree Court June 21, 1994 (G.P.A.) V6 Part of the Northbrook Planning Group. Requested that his lands be included in the 20 urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Boundary See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Oshawa, Ontario year boundary for Bowmanville. for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas) V20A. Mr. Gordon White Group 2, Box 21 June 21, 1994 (G.P.A.) W95 V20B a) Strengthen wording in Section 16.3.2 of draft See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys Cement See Section 5.4 of Report (St R. R. #2 Plan to protect Westside Creek Marsh. and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Bowmanville, Ontario Creek Marsh) Lt C 3K3 for PORT DARLINGTON b) Provisions in Mineral Aggregate Extraction See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys Cement See Section 5.4 of Report (St COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Act permit Province to place restrictions on existing extraction licences. and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) C) Municipality should clearly indicate to the See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys Cement See Section 5.4 of Report (St Province its interest in preserving Westside and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Marsh to Province. Creek Marsh) V20B. Mr. Gordon White Group 2, Box 21 June 21, 1994 (G.P.A.) W95 V20A Recognize the Cove as a neighbourhood to permit See Report - Section 5.2 (Shoreline Hazard Zone See Report - Section 5.2 R. R. #2 development and Public Acquisition of Waterfront Lands) and (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Bowmanville, Ontario Section 5.3 (Existing Residential Communities) Acquisition of Waterfront Lands) L1 C 3K3 and Section 5.3 (Existing Residential Communities) PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW NSubmitter Date of Submission Cross Ref. # Summary of Submission Staff Comments - -=7 Recommendations V21. Mr. Henry Ekens June 21, 1994 V34 Redesignate land from "Prime Agriculture Area" to Agree 4740 Main Street (G.P.A.) W98 "Green Space". Amend Map Al to redesignate Orono, Ontario lands to Green Space. LOB 1 M Part Lot 35, Conc. 5, Clarke Part Lots 1 & 2, Conc. 4, Darlington V22. Mr. David Ashcraft 63 Cedar Crest Beach Road June 21, 1994 (G.P.A.) W92 a) Supports preservation of Wests7CreekSee Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys Cement See Section 5.4 of Report (St Group 5, Box 36, R. R. #2 Marsh d Westside Creek Marsh ) Marys Cement and Westside Bowmanville, Ontario Creek Marsh) L1 C 3K3 b) Permit existing property owners e Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline Hazard See Section 5.2 of Report Crest Beach Road to improve h. one and Public Acquisition of Waterfront (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Lands) Acquisition of Waterfront Lands) V23. Ms. Leah Houston 0137 Cedar Crest Beach Road June 21, 1994 (G. P.A.) W76 W87 Amend section relating to the Westside Creek Marsh "Designation See Section 5.4 of Report (SL Marys Cement See Section 5.4 of Report (St Bowmanville, Ontario to read for new Aggregate Extraction shall not be permitted ". and Westside Creek Marsh ) Marys Cement and Westside L1 C 3K3 Creek Marsh) for YOUTH IN ACTION See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys Cement V24. Mr. Dennis Kavanaugh 68 Spry Avenue June 21, 1994 (G.P.A.) - a) Supports the preservation of the Westside See Section 5.4 of Report (St Bowmanville, Ontario Creek Marsh. and Westside Creek Marsh ) Marys Cement and Westside LiC 3Y3 Creek Marsh) b) Stressed the importance of leaving the lands The submission relates to the development No change in context of this surrounding the Bowmanville Creek in their application submitted by 970973 Ontario Ltd. submission. natural state, south of the Goodyear plant, recently approved by Council as Amendment #59. The valley lands will be dedicated to the Municipality as a condition of approval PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Cross Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendations Submission Ref. # V25. Mr. Bob Carruthers June 21, 1994 V3 Include their lands in the 20 year urban boundary for See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim R. R. #1 Bowmanville, Ontario (G.P.A.) W3 Bowmanville. Boundary for Residential Areas). Urban Area Boundary for L1C 3K2 W7 Residential Areas). for NORTHBROOK PLANNING GROUP V26. Mr. Mark Battle June 21, 1994 Designate lands adjacent to Bowmanville Creek as See response to Submission V24 No change in context of 25 Hunt Street (G.P.A.) "Major Open Space" with no development permitted. submission. Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C 2W8 V27. Mr. John Bolahood, President June 21, 1994 - Expand the range of uses permitted in 'Prestige Disagree. Prestige Employment Areas already No change 74 King Street West (G.P.A.) Employment" areas. have a wide range of permitted uses. Oshawa, Ontario for GINAEL HOLDINGS LTD. (Part Lot 16, B.F. Concession, Bowmanville - Southeast corner of Baseline and Green Roads) V28. Mr. Rick Dankmeyer June 21, 1994 Concurs with remarks made by Mr. Mark Battle (V26). See response to Submission V24 No change in context of 4 Loscombe Dr. (G.P.A.) Bowmanville, Ontario submission. L1 C 3Y7 V29. Mr. Lance Thornton June 21, 1994 Concurs with remarks made by Mr. Battle (V26). This See response to Submission V24 No change in context of 34 John Scott Ave. (G. P.A.) space could be used as a picnic area. submission. Bowmanville, Ontario Li C 4K9 PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Cross Summary of Submission Staff Comments Submission Ref. # V30. Ms. Katherine Guiselle June 22, 1994 W1A a) Supports policies to protect ecosystems. Acknowledged 45 Connaught St (G.P.A.) WiB Oshawa, Ontario UG 2H1 W64 b) All natural systems, not just water, should be See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed Planning) for S.A.G.A. V1 addressed in preparation of Watershed Plans. C) Opposes approval of new country residential Country residential subdivisions are permitted by subdivisions. amendment only in the General Agricultural Area and Green Space. The provision of a limited number of this type of housing is appropriate to provide a range of housing opportunities in the Municipality. d) Policies regarding Regional Nodes in Oak See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine) Ridges Moraine not clear. e) Clarify what constitutes Ganaraska Agree. See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Headwaters. Moraine) V31. Mr. Ed Vanhaverbeke June 22, 1994 W107 a) Locate 'Medium Density" symbols in Agree 3377 Highway # 2 (G.P.A.) W105 Newcastle Village closer to downtown. Newcastle, Ontario LIB 11-9 b) Enlarge downtown core to permit commercial development without affecting Boundaries of Newcastle Village Main Central existing commercial properties. Area will be determined through preparation of Secondary Plan. V3 2A. V32B. Ms. Diana Grandfield, Chairperson June 22, 1994 W106A a) Supports the emphasis in the Plan placed on Acknowledged (G.P.A.) W106B the preservation of heritage properties. 631 Mill Street South Newcastle, Ontario LIB 1 C1 b) The ideal residential assessment ratio should The Municipality and the Official Plan seek to for LA.C.A.C. be achieved on a graduated process. achieve a better balance in the non - residential /residential ratio as quickly as Possible. Recommendations No change See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed Planning) No change See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine) See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine) Identify new Medium Density site on west side of Foster Creek north of King Street. Under review Vo change qo change PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Cross Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendations Submission Ref. # V33. Ms. Ronni Zolumoff June 22, 1994 - Strongly opposes St. Marys Cement changing the Phasing of aggregate extraction beyond scope See Section 5.4 of Report (St. 151 Cedar Crest Beach Rd., (G.P.A.) order of their extraction phasing. The extraction from of Official Plan. Also see Section 5.4 of Report Marys Cement and Westside Bowmanville, Ontario the Westside Creek Marsh will totally devalue her (St. Marys Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Creek Marsh) L1 C 3K3 home and eliminate her quality of life. V34. Mr. Henry Eikens June 22, 1994 V21 Clarify alignment of the proposed Highway 407. If See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) See Section 7.2 of Report 4740 Main Street (G.P.A.) W98 Highway 407 terminates at Hancock Road, the (Highway 407) Orono, Ontario Municipality will have a highway which goes nowhere. LOB 1 MO V35. Mr. Roy Forrester June 22, 1994 - a) Draft Official Plan does not address how will This issue is addressed throughout the Plan, but No change 6 Mill Lane (G.P.A.) achieve ideal industrial /residential most specifically in Sections 5.3.6 and 5.3.7, and Newcastle, Ontario assessment ratio. all of Section 7. b) More employment in Clarington would Agree No change .improve quality of life for commuting workers. No change C) Protect Leskard area from aggregate Lands around Leskard are not indicated as extraction. being Aggregate Resource Areas. Aggregate extraction would be permitted by amendment to the Plan subject to the preparation of studies which indicate minimal social and environmental impacts. d) Should also prohibit aggregate extraction in See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed Planning). See Section 3.2 of Report headwaters of Wilmot Creek, Bowmanville (Watershed Planning). Creek and Soper Creek. e) Locate some industrial land east of Highway The Orono Industrial lands were designated No change 351115. "Rural Employment Area" by the Regional Official Plan; however, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs has deferred approval of this designation. I 6 PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS Cross Ref. # W137 OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Summary of Submission Objects to half of his property being designated as "Major Open Space'. Staff Comments See Report - Section 3.4 (Woodlots Policies) and Recommendations See Report - Section 3.4 No. Submitter Date of Submission V36. Mr. George Leaver R. R. # 2 June 22, 1994 (G.P.A.) Sobcaygeon, Ontario Section 2.3 (Interim Urban Area Boundary for (Woodlots Policies) and Section KOM 1A0 Residential Areas). 2.3 (Interim Urban Area Boundary Part Lot 14, Conc. 3, Darlington Requested clarification regarding the Regional Nodes and questioned where the Oshawa Ski Club fits in See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine) for Residential Areas). See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak V37. Mr. Rick Donald 314 Lorindale Drive June 22, 1994 (G.P.A.) Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 6X4 this plan. Ridges Moraine) for OSHAWA SIC CLUB V17 Pleased with recognition given to their lands along Acknowledged V38. Mr. Kelvin Whalen 1029 McNichol Ave. June 22, 1994 (G.P.A.) Scarborough, Ontario W116 Highway # 2 and will be liaising with Staff in the No change M1W 3W9 W132 future. for THE KAITLIN GROUP W170 W102 Requested clarification and justification for the 1 The subject creek crossing has been indicated V39. Ms. Tracy Howe 1 Grad Drive Y June 22, 1994 (G.P.A) Newcastle, Ontario proposed future crossing of Foster Creek. in the Official Plan since 1983. It is necessary to No change LIS iJ1 provide a mid -block collector north of Highway 2 to provide efficient traffic circulation for the Village. 6 PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross Ref. # Summary of Submission Staff Comments The Region has noted this policy is not in Recommendations V40. Ms. Elena Racansky 3200 Hancock Rd. June 23, 1994 (G.P.A.) W97 W138 a) Clarington has no need for an airport Delete policy Courtice, Ontario W141 conformity with their Official Plan. LIE 2M1 W171 W184 b) Woodlots shown on the maps reflect only 40 See Section 3.4 of Report po (Woodlot Policies) See Section 3.4 of Report - 50% of their actual size. (Woodlot Policies) C) Draft Official Plan does not reflect the desires Disagree. The Plan seeks to protect significant No change of people who moved from densely natural features in urban areas and to increase populated areas to rural areas in order to densities in designated living areas to maintain enjoy ecological systems. as much land as possible in a natural state. d) Each time the Courtice Heights Development Applications being reviewed. Not applicable is amended, .ft reflects a higher density and has less regard for the environment e) Draft Official Plan does not address the Population allocations and urban area No change adverse effect that an additional population boundaries established by the Durham Regional of 30,000 will have on the environment Official Plan must be reflected in the Municipality's Official Plan. V41. Ms. Ann Cowman June 23, 1994 - She has 3 concerns: 55 Darlington Blvd. (G.P.A.) Cou tire, Ontario a) Housing of the frail and elderly Policies for special needs housing are included Modify policies. in Section 9 of the Plan. New policies regarding garden suites are to be included in the Official Plan. b) Preservation of Farewell Creek which in See Report - Section 3.2 (Watershed Planning) See Report - Section 3.2 some parts is no deeper than four inches and Section 3.5 (Lake Iroquois Beach) (Watershed Planning) and Section C) Proposed Highway 407 3.5 (Lake Iroquois Beach) See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross Ref. # Summary of Submission Staff Comments Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) Recommendations V42.- Ms. Jane Pepino, Solicitor 145 King St W., Suite 1500 - June 23, 1994 (G.P.A.) W101 W108A "Community Park" designation on property does not reflect the preferred option for the lands as indicated Section 4.4 of Report (Parks) Toronto, Ontario W108B by the Courtice Employment Area Secondary MSH 2J3 for 289143 ONTARIO LIMITED W108C W165 Planning Study. (42 acres parcel at southeast corner of Bloor Street and Prestonvale Road) V43. Mr. Hugh Neill 2111 Prestonvale Road June 23, 1994 (G.P.A) W44 W90 a) He and other residents of Prestonvale Road Prestonvale Road has been reconstructed to a No change Courtice, Ontario South are unhappy with the widening of 10 m wide pavement width from Highway 2 L1 C 2S2 Prestonvale Road south of Glenabby Dr. and southerly to Glenabby Dr. as a result of traffic its redesignation as a Type "C" arterial. counts and levels of service being provided. b) Extend new east -west mid -block arterial See Section 7.3 of Report ( Courtice See Section 7.3 of Report street, which runs east from Prestonvale Rd. just south of Glenabby Dr. to Bloor St., close Transportation Network). ( Courtice Transportation Network). to where Robert Adams Dr. now meets Bloor Street C) Object to high density housing in south High density development is appropriate and No change Courtice. supportive of future transit along Bloor Street. Also see Section 4.2 of Report (Residential Neighbourhoods) d) Object to commercial development at Bloor Commercial development will be examined in No change and Prestonvale. Development should be the context of Council's decision on Prestonvale south of Bloor Street where the suggested Road. new street (Robert Adams) intersects with Prestonvale Road. PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Cross Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendations Submission Ref. # V44. Mrs. Henriette Witzke June 23, 1994 W118 North CouRice should be allowed to develop at this Not appropriate in light of the deferral and See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim R. R. # 3 (G.P.A.) W134 time. possible referral of these lands to the Ontario Urban Area Boundary for' Bowmanville, Ontario W183 Municipal Board hearing on the Regional Plan. Residential Areas). L1 C 3K4 W189 Also see Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban V7 Area Boundary for Residential Areas). V53 V45. Mr. Bob Hann June 23, 1994 W110A a) Has received approval on some of his See Section 8.1 of Report (Transitional Policies) See Section 8.1 of Report for VALIANT PROPERTY (G. P.A.) W110B projects and does not want to start the whole (Transitional Policies) MANAGEMENT V46 public meeting process all over again. V96A V966 b) Questioned the designation of the Lake See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois Beach) See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois Shoreline and disagrees with its Iroquois Beach) location. C) There is no creek on his land located at the intermittent stream to be removed under Remove Green Space designation. southeast corner of King Street and Trulls approved Master Drainage Plan. Road. d) Concerned with neo traditional planning See Section 4.3 of Report (Central Areas). See Section 4.3 of Report (Central retail proposals, noting that the concept of Areas) stores at the end of a road does not work and is not good planning. 9. PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross Ref. # Summary of Submission Staff Comments Disagree. A Secondary Plan Study for the Recommendations V46. Ms. Lynn Townsend for VALIANT PROPERTY June 23, 1994 (G.P.A.) W96A W96B a) Her client willing to conduct study of the No change MANAGEMENT W110A Courtice Main Central Area, but not a Courtice Main Central Area is the most W110B secondary plan study as indicated by draft appropriate tool to ensure the area develops in V45 Plan. accordance with policies of Official Plan. b) The Draft Official Plan should be reviewed to Partially agree Undertake further review of allow more flexibility pertaining to street line Section 10.4.6 of Plan frontages. C) The draft Plan is unclear as it relates to the Lake Iroquois Shoreline. See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois Beach) See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois Beach) d) The 'Zellers" type store could perhaps be Agree. All department stores are retail uses and No change accommodated in the Main Central Area. are permitted in all Main Central Areas and Sub - Central Areas. e) Phased and sequential development which is Agree. Amend Section 1.1 of Courtice more flexible should be allowed. Sub Central Area Secondary Plan. f) Refine the types of retail stores permitted in Main Central Areas are intended to include a No change Courtice Main Central Area. broad range of retail uses. The specific types of uses are most appropriately defined in the Zoning By -law. g) Section 23.6.2: Indicate plan of subdivision "may" be subject to review if revisions Disagree. However, the policy should be Clarify policy to indicate it will only proposed. clarified to indicate it will only apply if apply when substantive revisions substantive revisions are proposed. Also see are proposed. Section 8.1 of Report (Transitional Policies). V47. Ms. Donna Roka 2236 Trull's Road South June 23, 1994 (G.P.A.) - Her well water has been contaminated since 1991. Requested municipal action to correct problem. Staff are sympathetic with concern. However, impacts Not applicable Courtice, Ontario on wells resulting from development are taken care of through the Region of Durham's Well Interference Policy. Mrs. Roka has been advised by Staff to contact the Region of Durham. 10 PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Cross Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendations Submission Ref. # V48. Mr. Glen Easton June 23, 1994 W150 Requested clarification on the Regional Report being The comment refers to the North Courtice No change 314 Clendenan Ave. (G.P.A.) W151 prepared on the easterly extension of Adelaide Environmental Study. The Study did not Toronto, Ontario Avenue and what impact it will have on his clients. address the Adelaide Avenue alignment in M6P 2X3 sufficient detail. An environmental assessment for MR. SCHLEISS i£ MR. is required to determine the detailed alignment HOLLAND Part Lots 33 and 34, Conc. 3, Courtice V49. Ms. Josephine Vooys June 23, 1994 V51 Include her lands within interim urban boundary for See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim 2304 Trull's Road South (G.P.A.) Courtice. Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for Courtice, Ontario Residential Areas) LIE 2N2 V50. Gais Waissglass June 23, 1994 W140 Supports changes made to Port Darlington Acknowledged. No change. P.O. Box 401 (G.P.A.) Secondary Plan. 209 Dundas Street E, Whitby, Ontario L1 N 5S4 for COSMART MARKETING CORP. V51. Mr. Dick Vooys June 23, 1994 V49 Concerned that the proposed road planned to Staff assume the "proposed road" is the Type "C" No change. 2304 Trulls Road (G.P.A.) alleviate the problem on Glenabbey Drive will only arterial between Prestonvale Rd. and Courtice Courtice, Ontario transfer the problems to the residents fronting on this Rd., north of Bloor St. This road provides an LIE 2N2 new road. east -west connection from Courtice Rd. to Prestonvale Rd., as per the Regional Plan. It is not making a direct connection with the existing Glenabby Dr., which is considered to assist traffic movement PHASE 3 - DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Cross Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendations Submission Ref. # V52. Mr. Ross Miller June 23, 1994 - a) Concerned with the new road configuration The road configuration south of Glenabbey Dr. is Under review. 131 Glenabbey Dr., (G.P.A.) being proposed to alleviate the problems on part of the transportation review currently being Courtice, Ontario Glenabbey Drive. undertaken by Totten Sims Hubicki. LIE 2B7 b) Opposed to the high density housing High density development in south Courtice is No change proposed in this area since he believes it is appropriate and supportive of future transit not necessary. Also see Section 4.2 of Report (Residential Neighbourhoods). V53. Mr. W. D. Manson June 23, 1994 W117 a) Increase the proposed population and rate of See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and Balance of See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate 20 Clematis Road (G.P.A.) W118 growth for Courtice. Growth) and Balance of Growth) Willowdale, Ont. W129 M2J 4Y2 W131 b) Protect the draft approval given to 18T -90046 Section 23.6.2 of draft Plan would protect Clarify Section 23.6.2 of Plan to on behalf of Courtice Heights W134 and 18T- 91005. existing draft approvals, unless substantive indicate it would only apply to Developments and William W138 revisions are proposed, in which case the entire substantive revisions. Tonno Construction W141 subdivision plan would be subject to review in W171 the context of the new Official Plan. Also see W184 Section 8.1 of the Report (Transitional Policies). W189 V7 c) Include all of Hancock Neighbourhood (3C) See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim V40 within interim urban boundary for Courtice. Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for V44 Residential Areas) d) Include lands within Special Study Area 4 Inappropriate in light of the deferral and possible See Section within interim urban boundary for Courtice. referral of these lands to the Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the Regional Plan. Also see Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area Boundary for Residential Areas.) V54. Mr. Ken Shaw June 23, 1994 - Include his property within interim urban boundary for See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban Area See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim 3292 Hancock Road N. (G.P.A.) Courtice. Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for Courtice, Ontario Residential Areas) LIE 2M1 12 PHASE 2 - PLANNING ISSUES AND OPTIONS Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W50 Mr. Donald W. Robins Nov. 1/93 - Displays were interesting and informative. Planners Acknowledged. Not applicable. 4552 Highway (Newcastle Village were able to answer questions in an 'understandable" Newtonville, Ontario. Open House) manner. Staff followed up on a number of questions LOA 1J0 that could not be answered that night. W51 Ms. Esther C. AIIin Nov. 2/93 W22 a) Protect Oak Ridges Moraine. See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak 3292 Concession 3, R.R. #8 (Orono Moraine) Ridges Moraine) Newcastle, Ontario. LIB 11.9 Open House) b) Concerned with projected population growth. The new Official Plan must have regard for No change. the population targets set out in the Regional Official Plan. C) Strip development detracts from an area. Section 12.3.1 of the draft plan prohibits No change. scattered non -farm residential development within the rural area, while Section 10 encourages commercial development to locate in Central Areas developed on a grid system. W52 Ms. Susan Larsh Nov. 4/93 W13 a) Pleased to see the incorporation of the Acknowledged. No change. 20 Rosalynne Avenue ( Courtice "Healthy Community" concept and supports Bowmanviile, Ontario. Open House) the directions outlined for pursuing a Healthy L1 3X8 Community. b) Funding is available from the provincial Specific Healthy Community initiatives are Not applicable. government. Minister of Health has beyond the scope of the Official Plan. announced $700,000. in funding for the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition. W53 Cameron Berry Nov. 4193 Avoid using same street name on a Court and Drive. Not an Official Plan issue, although No change. 5 Whitecliffe Drive (Cour ice comment will be taken into consideration Courtice, Ontario. Open House) in review of street names for new LIE IT5 development. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W54 J. Borysiak 3566 Courtice Road Nov. 3/93 (Bowmanviile W85 Believes that nothing 'new- was shown on display Disagree with comment Phase I provided No change. 1-6 e, Ontario. Open House) panels. Background Information while Phase it Li E 2L Li E 2 presented options for the new Official Plan. W55 Ms. Debbie Carlisle 139 Galbraith Court Nov. 4/93 ( Courtice - a) Tourism potential for Bowmanville is untapped. Section 7.3.7 of the draft Plan encourages No change. Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) It has the potential to develop its waterfront and downtown similar to Cobourg, Port Hope the development of new tourism and L1C 4P7 and Port Perry. recreational opportunities. Section 7.3.8 also promotes historical downtowns as points of interest Section 7.3.9 outlines a policy to recognize and promote the tourism and recreational potential of the waterfront b) Need more interesting tourist information Not within scope of Official Plan. However, No change. centre. initiatives are currently underway to plan for a new and more attractive tourist information centre. Acknowledged. W56 L Skeiding 3-8 Wellington Street Nov. 4/93 ( Courtice a) Interested to learn Municipality is considering No chap e. g Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) neo- traditional planning which reflects the Lt C 1 V2 overall attitude of conservation and cost - efficiency. b) Communities need parks within walking Section 18.3.5(c) of the draft Plan requires No change. distance of homes. parks to be located as centrally as possible. Section 18.3.7 outlines policies for the location of various sized parks. Neighbourhood Parks are intended to serve the needs of surrounding residents. C) Pleased Clarington is stressing a "Healthy Section 3.2.2 of the draft Official Plan deals No change. Community". specifically with the concept of "Healthy Community". Written Submisslona Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W57 Mr. Eric A. Hanna Executive Vice President Dec. 10/93 W61 a) Expand definition of Central Areas to include Bowmanville Memorial Hospital is No change. - Operations W69 health care facilities. specifically indicated on the Land Use 47 Liberty Street South Schedule for the Bowmanville Main Central Bowmanville, Ontario. Area Lt C 2N4 for BOWMANVILLE MEMORIAL b) Concerned that Liberty Street will not be able Liberty Street is a Regional. Road and is No change. HOSPITAL to handle traffic generated by traffic. designated as a Type 'IT arterial. Speck operational improvements to Liberty Street are beyond the scope of the Official Plan. . C) Recognize hospitals as community facilities. Partially agree. Although the Official Plan Add policy to Section 5 of Plan does not regulate the use of the hospital, it regarding the co- ordination of would be appropriate to promote the urban growth management with efficient use of hospital facilities and other other public agencies such as public facilities. hospitals. W58 Ms. Ann Wilson, Staff Geologist Southwestern District Dec. 20/93 a) Plan should reflect need for aggregates on a Section 15.1.1 of the draft Plan states that No change. Ontario Geological Survey, Provincial basis. a goal of the Official Plan is to provide P.O. Box 5463 opportunities for extraction of aggregate 659 Exeter Road , resources to meet Provincial need. London, Ontario. N6A 41_6 b) Identify existing mining /quarrying operations Licensed Aggregate Extraction Areas are No change. for MINISTRY OF NORTHERN as permitted uses. designated on Map A of the draft Plan. DEVELOPMENT AND MINES c) New land uses on or near areas of significant Section 15.3.1 of the draft Plan protects No change. mineral potential should be compatible with areas possessing significant aggregate exploration, development and extraction of resources from other land uses. mineral resources. d) Identify and protect significant deposits of non- Map "D" identifies significant aggregate No change. renewable resources. resource areas. e) Cannot phase aggregate extraction activities No policies have been included in the Plan No change. based upon perceived need. which require proponents of new aggregate extraction operations to demonstrate a need for the aggregate. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W58 Continued. f) Should not establish separate policies for Both primary and secondary resource No change. primary and secondary resource areas. areas have been indicated on Map D and are protected by policy from incompatible land uses. g) Should consider future feasibility of extraction Extraction is not precluded anywhere in No change. in areas currently considered to be the Municipality. However, an Official Plan uneconomic. Amendment will be necessary with appropriate studies to address social and environmental impacts. h) Rehabilitation of excavated land should permit Disagree. Rehabilitation and No change. creation of new landscapes and establishment establishment of new land uses should be of new land uses. in conformity with Official Plan. W59 Mr. Dale Toombs, Land Use Dec. 22/93 a) Concerned with discouraging specialized or The Ministry comment is based upon the No change. Specialist intensive agricultural uses in the Oak Ridges Phase 11 discussion papers which 322 Kent Street West Lindsay, Ontario. Moraine. presented the option of restricting K9V 2Z9 speciality and intensive agricultural for MINISTRY OF operations on the Moraine. However, this AGRICULTURE AND FOOD option was not incorporated into the draft Official Plan and Section 14.5.1 lists agriculture as a permitted use within the Oak Ridges Moraine designation. b) Grouping future residential growth in hamlets Agree. Reflected in draft Official Plan. No change, is preferred to scattering development throughout the agricultural area. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W59 Continued. c) Inappropriate to suggest that when agriculture The Ministry's concern is again based No change. is no longer profitable, agricultural land upon the Phase If discussion papers which protection policies may be discarded. presented a variety of options for agriculture and the rural economy. The draft Official Plan in fact embraces the concept of agricultural land protection and Section 13.1.1 states that a goal of the draft Official Plan is "to protect and encourage the use of agricultural lands by maintaining and preserving the agricultural function of the rural areas ". d) A definite rural /urban boundary over a Agree. Reflected in draft Official Plan. No change. significant time period will encourage farmers to not only retain the land for agricultural purposes, but also to make investments in land and building improvements. e) Specialty farms are farm uses. Partially agree. Review distinction between farm, farm- related and non -farm uses in Section 13.3 of draft Plan. f) Some farm - related uses are appropriate in the Agree. Reflected in draft Official Plan. No change. Agricultural designations, while other services should be located in hamlets or towns, or in the Major Open Space. g) Food Land Guidelines require that Class 1-3 Agree. Add a new policy requiring Class 1- agricultural lands be rehabilitated back to 3 agricultural land to be agriculture as part of the rehabilitation rehabilitated after cessation of program for aggregate extraction operations. aggregate extraction to substantially the same acreage and average soil capability. F Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Caarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W60 Mr. James A. Tedford, Manager Stewardship Services Jan. 26/94 - Would like to be considered for possible Steering Acknowledged. No change. P.O. Box 328 Committee as may be required for future phases of the Port Hope, Ontario. Official Plan Review. L1A 3W4 for GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY W61 Mr. Eric A Hanna, Executive Vice- President Operation Feb. 2/94 W57 a) Supports the planning principle of a "Healthy Acknowledged. No change. 47 Liberty Street South W69 Community". Bowmanville, Ontario. Li C 2N4 b) Planning Department and Hospital should co- Acknowledged. No change. for BOWMANVILLE MEMORIAL operate in planning initiatives as they have in HOSPITAL the past.. W62 Mr. Donald Wright, Resources Planner Feb. 15/94 - a) Need comprehensive data base of natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural 100 Whiting Avenue systems/features at start of planning process. Heritage System) Heritage System) Oshawa, Ontario. LiH 3T3 b) Need to monitor natural environment to See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report for CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO evaluate sustainable planning concepts. Planning) (Watershed Planning) CONSERVATION AUTHORITY C) Caarington Official Plan can only attempt to See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report mitigate environmental impacts of urban Planning) (Watershed Planning) growth prescribed by Regional Official Plan. d) Land use conflicts within and adjacent to See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural wetlands require resolution if wetlands are to Heritage System) Heritage System) function as core areas. e) Port Darlington Marsh is subject to impacts Protection of Marsh addressed in Port No change. from existing and future residential uses and Darlington Secondary Plan. marina activities. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W62 Continued. f) Westside Creek Marsh is highest ranked See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St marsh affected by urban influences but is Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek designated for extraction. Marsh) g) Raby Head Marsh will be.impacted /destroyed See Section 5.4 of Report (St. Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St. by St. Marys dock expansion. Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) h) Can Clarington Official Plan impose natural See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St heritage concepts on St. Marys/Westside Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek Creek. Marsh) ) May need restrictive policies on agricultural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural land in Black/Farewell Creek wetland complex Heritage System) Heritage System) to preserve core functions. D Must consider function when assessing quality See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot of urban woodlots. Policies) Policies) k) Should consider woodlot function when See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot incorporating into urban development Policies) Policies) 1) Preservation of recharge /discharge functions See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake in Courtice and North Bowmanviile critical to Beach) Iroquois Beach) cold water fish species/habitat in adjacent streams. m) Radically different methods of storm water See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake management required in Courtice and North Beach) Iroquois Beach) Bowmanviile to protect groundwater functions. n) If alternative stormwater management See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report measures not used, development within Planning) (Watershed Planning) recharge /discharge areas must be questioned. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W62 Continued, o) Stream/valleyland setback policy should incorporate both Fixed Buffer Zones See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural and Development Performance Standards. Heritage System) Heritage System) P) Watershed studies should be prepared early in See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report planning process. Planning) (Watershed Planning) q) Secondary Plans must have sufficient flexibility See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report to incorporate detailed findings of watershed Planning) (Watershed Planning) studies. T) Recognize CLOCA as responsible for See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report preparation of watershed management plans. Planning) (Watershed Planning) S) No objection to changing Regulatory Flood Standard to 1:100 year zone. Regulatory flood standards are reduced Include policy regarding only after detailed studies on a watershed requirements to reduce Regulatory Flood. t) Discourages use of 2 -zone flood concept. Agree Include policy discouraging 2 -Zone Flood Concept U) Flood and erosion limits on waterfront See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline See Section 5.2 of Report regulated by CLOCA generally only in the vicinity of stream mouths on basis of Fill and Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Construction regulations. Acquisition) V) What would be acceptable land use in areas where 100 year erosion setback exceeds See Section 5.2 of Report (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) See Section 5.2 of Report suggested width of Waterfront Greenway? (Shoreline Hazard Zone and Public Acquisition) W) Higher urban densities may require existing See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report stormwater management facilities and plans to Planning) (Watershed Planning) be re- evaluated. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W62 Continued. x) Interim stormwater management options Agree. However, this issue is beyond the No change. should implement ultimate master drainage scope of the Official Plan. plans. A May need surface drains, ditches and See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report infiltration areas in groundwater Planning) (Watershed Planning) recharge /discharge areas. Z) Incorporate recreational aspects of storm Section 20.2.7 of draft Plan requires the No change. water management ponds into initial design. design of stormwater management facilities to provide opportunities for recreational purposes. aa) How will existing incompatible uses in Oak See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine be addressed? Moraine) Ridges Moraine) bb) Will Official Plan ensure the intent of the Oak Yes Appropriate revisions to incorporate Ridges Moraine Guidelines are implemented? Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy. cc) Opposed to farm - related residential uses.. Farm - related severances are permitted No change. subject to criteria set out in Section 13.3.1 of draft plan. dd) How will cumulative groundwater impacts of See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report new agricultural operations in Oak Ridges Planning) (Watershed Planning) Moraine be assessed? ee) May need more stringent standards for private The creation of new rural residential lots No change. sewage disposal systems to protect requires the submission of a groundwater. hydrogeologicai analysis. ff) Endorses municipal acquisition of vaileylands See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural in rural areas as the best means to protect Heritage System) Heritage System) valleylands. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W62 Continued. gg) Wetland guidelines should address any See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural development activity, regardless of distance, Heritage System) Heritage System) that could have impact hh) Concerned with impact of expanded See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot agricultural uses on woodlots. Should Policies) Policies) preserve woodlots larger than 30 ha and 300m deep. i) Need development setbacks for woodlots See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot smaller than 30 ha to promote regeneration of Policies) Policies) forest core. j)) Should require hydrogeologic assessment for There is some merit in requiring Under review. new rural lots in key areas to protect applications for Country Residential groundwater. subdivisions on the Lake Iroquois Beach to undertake an assessment of impact on baseflow to streams. kk) Should undertake environmental assessment Section 4.7.10 of draft Plan permits the Add policy permitting environmental of aggregate extraction proposals at Municipality to undertake an Environmental studies for aggregate extraction applicant's expense. Impact Study at the proponent's expense. operations to be undertaken by the It would therefore be consistent to apply Municipality at the expense of the this policy to aggregate extraction proponent operations. I) How will Lake Iroquois. Beach be protected in See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake Iroquois See Section 3.5 of Report (Lake North Courtice? Beach) Iroquois Beach) 10 IF- Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W63A Mr. Peter F. Smith Feb. 22/94 (W63A) W88A a) Bramalea proposal meets criteria for inclusion Agree. No change. W63B Bousfield, Dale- Harris, Cutler Mar. 21/94 (W64B) W88B in 20 year urban boundary. and Smith Inc. 3 Church Street, Suite 200 b) Substantial public benefits from development Development subject to review through No change. Toronto, Ontario. (preservation of natural areas, improved preparation of Port of Newcastle M5E 1 M2 access to waterfront, compact urban form). Secondary Plan. for BRAMALEA LIMITED (18T-94004, 18T-91012) c) Open Space and density standards for Disagree. However, site specific policies No change. Lots 28,29,30, B.F.Conc. suburban development not compatible with for Port of Newcastle can be provided, if neo- traditional urban design. necessary, through Secondary Plan. d) Density designations should be based on Disagree. Section 9.4.1 of draft Plan e No change range of permitted housing forms, not provides for a range of housing forms numerical densities. within each density level. W64 Ms. Katherine Guselle Mar. 16/94 W1A a) Include statement of intent regarding See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report President Wi8 watersheds or sub - watershed plans, Planning) (Watershed Planning) 45 Connaught Street W64 particularly for Ganaraska headwaters. Oshawa, Ontario. Vt Li G 2H1 V30 b) Establish tax levy for subwatershed plans. See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report for S.A.G.A. Planning) (Watershed Planning) C) Permitted uses at Kirby Ski Club should only See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak serve sk "nng activities. Node should reflect Moraine) Ridges Moraine) current ski club boundaries. Objects to residential development at Kirby Ski Club. d) Restrict residential growth until Section 7 of draft Plan encourages a non- No change. industrial /residential balance readdressed. residential/ residential assessment ratio of 75:25. Section 5 permits Council to declare a plan of subdivision to be premature V the non - residential share of assessment drops below 15 %. e) Use Environmental Advisory Committee to Council, through its consideration of Staff No change. improve public participation. Report PD -7 -94, resolved not to establish such a Committee. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W64 Continued. t) Require fiscal impact analysis for subdivision Agree for major development only. See See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate proposals. Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and Balance of and Balance of Growth) Growth) g) Opposes relaxed zoning standards to Standards to permit intensification have No change. encourage intensification. not been significantly relaxed. However, the draft Official Plan must reflect Provincial policies on housing intensification. h) Should use ecosystem function to delineate See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Oak Ridges Moraine. Moraine) Ridges Moraine) Opposed to new non -farm lots. Non -farm lots are restricted to farm No change. retirement lots and Infilling in existing residential clusters. 1) Require need for country- estate proposal to be The draft Plan provides for only 20 country No change. addressed in comprehensive municipal -wide residential lots to be approved within any 5 study. year period. Therefore, the suggested study should not be necessary. k) Define specialized or intensive agriculture. It is not necessary to define these types of No change. agricultural uses as they fall within the intent of agricultural uses and related policies. 1) Supports passive recreational activities on Oak See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges Moraine, Moraine) Ridges Moraine) 12 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarir Official Plan Review F 7 Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Submission Ref. W64 Continued. m) Rigid buffer zones for valleys and wetlands contrary to concept of eco- system protection. n) Focus residential development in hamlets. o) Environmentally Sensitive Areas not. property identified in Ganaraska area. P) Lake Iroquois Shoreline important as groundwater recharge and discharge area. q) Recognize habitat and hydrogeological function of woodlots. r) Opposed to re- adoption of existing hamlet plans. s) Recognize value of streetscapes and landscapes in context of heritage conservation for hamlets. t) Prohibit estate development in Oak Ridges Moraine and along Waterfront U) Hydrogeologicai assessments should address broad cumulative effects. gton Staff Comments See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural Heritage System) Agree. Section 12.2.3 of the draft Plan states that hamlets are to be predominant and preferred locations for rural growth. Will update plan of basis of information from the Oak Ridges Moraine Studies. Agree. Reflected in draft Official Plan See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Policies) Existing hamlet plans were approved by Council after the public process required by the Planning Act Section 12.4.7 of the draft Plan requires new growth in hamlets is to be :omplimentary to and consistent with the ,iistoric character. Agree. Reflected in draft Official Plan. lee Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed 'fanning) Recommendation See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural Heritage System) No change. Revise Map C on basis of new information. No change. See Section 3.4 of Report (Woodlot Policies) No change. No change. No change. See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed Planning) 13 DR. OP.4SU &123 PHASE 1 - BACKGROUND PAPERS Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W1A Ms. Elva Reid, Vice- President Sept. 16/91 W64 a) Address cumulative effects of development See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report W1B R.R. #1' V1 Planning) (Watershed Planning) Ganaraska Road V30 Newtonville, Ontario. b) Need strategies for protection of Ganaraska See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak LOA 1J0 Headwaters. Moraine) Ridges Moraine) for SAGA C) Intensification of use at Oshawa /Kirby Ski Club Section 7.3.6 of the Plan permits Revise policy to require through Regional Node designation should expansion of existing uses and environmental impact studies. waft for Environmental Studies. introduction of related uses provided no adverse environmental impact d) Integrate watershed planning approach into See Section 3.2 of Report (Watershed See Section 3.2 of Report Official Plan. Planning) (Watershed Planning) e) Environmental Advisory Committee should be Council, through its consideration of Staff No change. established. Report PD -7 -94, resolved not to establish such a Committee. W2 Kevin Tunney Sept. 16/91 W104 Request Stolp applications continue to be processed In January 1992, Council directed staff to No change. Tunney Planning Inc. V2 during the Official Plan review. continue processing the Stolp applications. 340 Byron StS., Suite 200 V10 Whitby, Ontario LIN 4P8 V14 for STOUP HOMES (NEWCASTLE) DEVELOPERS Pt. Lt 35, Cone. 1, Courtice W3 Kevin Tunney Sept. 16/91 W7 Council should give priority to the processing of In January 1992, Council resolved to defer No change. Tunney Planning Inc. V3 applications for these lands. processing of applications in urban 340 Byron St.S., Suite 200 V25 expansion areas pending completion of Whitby, Ontario Lt N 4P8 the Official Plan Review. for NORTHBROOK DEVELOPERS GROUP PtLts. 12,13,14, Cone. 3, Bowmanville Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W4 Mrs. Ruth Hinkley Sept. 16/91 W144 Applications by Ridge Pine Park Inc. for closure of road Road allowance has been closed by No change. Government Liaison V4 allowance, Phase 6 and nursing home should not be Council. Nursing home proposal north of I Wheelhouse Drive, Unit 5 V12 affected by Official Plan Review. CN Rail line has been withdrawn by Ridge Newcastle, Ontario. Pine Park Inc. Details related to the Phase L1 B 169 for WILMOT CREEK 6 proposal are reviewed in Section 5.3 of ' . HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. Report (Existing Residential Communities) W5 Mr. Ralph Bouwmeester Sept. 16/91 V5 a) Agrees with the need for an Official Plan in January 1992, Council resolved to defer No change. 80 Wertheim Court Review, but does not agree with the need to processing of applications in urban (Commerce Gardens) halt development applications in expansion expansion areas pending completion of Suite 9 Richmond Hill, Ontario. areas. the Official Plan Review. L4B I B9 b) Believes that supporting documentation for Applications and their supporting No change. for FIARO DEVELOPMENT development applications would be of benefit documentation were reviewed during the MANAGEMENT CORP. to determine Official Plan policies. Official Plan Review process. W6 Erskine Duncan MacGregor Feb. 28/92 - Concerned with impact of Waterfront Trail and Council resolved to terminate waterfront No change. Lynda Bramalea development proposal on quality of life in trail at Bond Head. Issues related to 27 Boutton Street, R.R. #8 Bond Head. development at Port of Newcastle will be Newcastle, Ontario. addressed through a Secondary Plan. LIB 11-9 for BOND HEAD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION W7 Kevin Tunney Tunney Planning Inc. Mar. 20/92 W3 Northbrook Development Area should be given priority See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim Urban See Section 2.3 of Report (Interim 340 Byron St. S., Suite 200 V3 V25 in the new Official Plan. Area Boundary for Residential Areas) Urban Area Boundary for Whitby, Ontario. Residential Areas) LIN 4P8 for NORTHBROOK DEVELOPERS GROUP PtLts. 12,13,14, Conc. 3, Bowmanville (OPA 89 -107) Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Wa Kevin Tunney Tunney Planning Inc. Apr. 10/92 W187 Submitted a concept draft plan as input into the Town's Acknowledged. No change. 340 Byron SL S., Suite 200 Official Plan Review. Whitby, Ontario. L1 N 4P8 for TRIANKA DEVELOPMENTS Lot 17, Cone. 1, Bowmanville W9 W.G. Creamer D.G. Biddle & Assoc. Ltd, Aug. 10/92 Subdivision 18T -86082 received draft approval for Subdivision plan subsequently revised to No change. 96 King Street East eleven (11) lots in Tyrone. Due to Ministry of provide 9 lots. Hamlet extension not Oshawa, Ontario, Environment and Energy comments, the hamlet required. Lt H 1 B5 boundary needs to be expanded to provide additional land required for the 11 lots.. for MRS. JOST (18T- 86062) PLLL 9, Conc. 6, Tyrone W10 Mr. William D. Manson WDM Consultants Oct 14/92 W130A Submitted a report which identifies three (3) possible Submission superseded by Submission No change. 20 Clematis Road W130B expansion areas to the Hamlet of Leskard. The report #W130b). V53 can be used for partial fulfilment of settlement capacity Willowdaie, Ontario. study. M2J 4X2 for OCEANFRONT DEVELOPMENTS LTD. W11 Mr. George E. Gouldburn 1721 Highway #2 Nov. 5/92 - Request commercial consideration for Highway No. 2 No justification provided for commercial No change. Courtice, Ontario. frontage of his property. designation. Commercial development L1 E 2R5 should be focused in Central Areas and Pt Lt 29, Conc. 2, Courtice not in strips along Highway No. 2. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W12 Mr. Vern Garlick Nov. 16/92 W13 Should plan the Municipality to be a Healthy Agree. Policies concerning the healthy Review possible inclusion of 150 Trudeau Drive W52 Community in which to live, work and play. Need to community concept have been additional policies on Healthy Bowmanviile, Ontario. ensure: incorporated into the Official Plan. Communities. Lt C 4J3 • clean environment, air and water, • basic needs for all; • work that is health enhancing, flexible and satisfying; • neighbourhoods that are people oriented, safe and provide a mix of housing; • good health and social services accessible to all; • accessible and responsible government that involves citizens in decision making. W13 Ms. Susan Larsh Nov. 19/92 W12 "Healthy Community Project' deserves consideration Agree. Policies concerning the healthy No change in the context of this 20 Rosatynne Avenue (Newcastle Village W52 since Town is experiencing such rapid growth. This community concept have been submission. Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) project would help to keep the lines of communication incorporated into the Official Plan, Lt C 3X8 open between various sectors of the community. However, speck initiatives are beyond the scope of the Official Plan. W14 J. Armstrong Nov. 16192 - a) Need to preserve agricultural land. Section 13.1 of the Plan establishes the No change. 35 Oatley Court (Newcastle Village goals for Agricultural Areas including the Newcastle, Ontario. Open House) protection of agricultural lands. LIB 1 J8 b) Need to preserve heritage sites. Section 8.2 of the Plan establishes the No change. goals* for heritage sites including the conservation of structures and sites. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter. . Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W15 Doug Hately Nov. 16/92 - a) Need more emphasis on parks, particularly in District Parks have been designated along No change. 3 First Street (Newcastle Village waterfront areas. the Lake Ontario waterfront in Courtice, Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) Bowmanville and Newcastle Village. Lt C 2A2 b) Consider a one -way street system for Road operations are not an Official Plan No change. downtown Bowmanville. issue. C) Provide free one hour parking in downtown Beyond scope of Official Plan. No change. Bowmanville. d) Extend GO Transit as early as possible. The decision whether to extend GO Train No change. Service to Bowmanville rests with the provincial government. However, a GO Train site has been identified in the Official Plan near Regional Road 57 in the event service is extended. e) Restrict growth on Class 1 Agricultural land. The Clarington Official Plan must reflect See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate the urban boundaries provided in the and Balance of Growth) Regional Official Plan. However, the draft Plan restricts the use of land designated "Prime Agricultural Area" to primarily farming and farm - related uses. W16 D. Davidson Nov. 16/92 W77 a) Any hamlets located within 3 miles of The provision of municipal water and No change. R.R. #1 (Newcastle Village Bowmanville should have water and sewage sewer services is a Regional responsibility Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) services. and beyond the scope of the Clarington Li C 3112 Official Plan. b) Should consider aesthetics for planning Section 18.3 of the Plan deals with No change. setbacks, parkettes, creek walkways, physical requirements for parks and covers such matters as access, uses, design and locations. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W16 Continued. c) Avoid low cost and assisted housing with all See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential See Section 4.2 of Report component problems. Neighbourhoods) (Residential Neighbourhoods) d) Get companies that draw aggregate from the Beyond scope of the Official Plan. No change. area to show more interest in the Municipality (eg. sponsoring local teams, paying for cultural events, etc.). W17 Mr. John Brudek -R.R. #1 Nov. 16/92 (Newcastle Village a) Objects to Highway 407 and its negative impact See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway 407) See Section 7.2 of Report (Highway Hampton, Ontario, Open House) on quality of fife and the agricultural community. 407) LOB IJO b) Need balance between urban, rural and Agree. See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate No change. industrial growth. and Balance of Growth) WI6 Fleurette 159 North Street Nov. 16/92 (Newcastle Village - a) Need activities for teens and pre - teens. Beyond scope of Official Plan. No change. Newcastle, Ontario. LIB IHs Open House) b) Many residents moved to Newcastle Village to The Regional Official Plan provides a 30 No change. escape city pollution. year population of 17,500 for Newcastle Village. The draft Clarington Plan seeks to plan for and accommodate this growth while protecting the natural environment C) Need culture and arts. The Official Plan permits these types of No change. facilities within all Main Central Areas. d) Need to promote the history of Newcastle The Official Plan promotes the preservation No change. Village. of buildings with historic and architectural significance. However, the speck promotion of the Village's history is beyond the scope of the Official Plan. e) Do not promote industry in Newcastle Village. Industrial land has been designated in No change. Newcastle Village by the Durham Regional Official Plan which must be reflected in the Clarington Plan. . 6 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. Wig Helen Castellan 38 Glenabbey Drive Nov. 17/92 (Orono - a) Need the realigned Bloor between Townline Agree. The Bloor Street realignment is No change. Courtice, Ontario. Open House) and Prestonvale completed. shown in the draft Official Plan and will LIE 1138 take place through development of residential applications. b) Traffic levels on Glenabbey are dangerous. Traffic volumes and speeds on Glenabbey Under review. Drive are issues being reviewed by Totten Sims Hubicki as part of the South Courtice Transportation Review. See also Section 7.3 of Report ( Courtice Transportation Network) W20 Anonymous Nov. 17/92 - Expansion of Orono, and survival of community Orono has been designated as Special No change. (Orono Open services and local businesses, dependent on water and Study Area 3 to investigate the extension House) sewer problems being addressed. of lake -based services to Orono. However, no time frame for the study has been established. W21 Mr. David Metcalf Nov. 16/92 - a) Must preserve natural environment and Section 14.6 of draft Official Plan indicates No change. 4116 Lakeshore Road (Newcastle Village agricultural land on waterfront permitted uses in Waterfront Greenway as R.R. #8 Newcastle. Ontario. Open House) conservation, reforestation, agriculture, and LIB iL9 recreation. b) Less emphasis on population growth. The Regional Official Plan has allocated No change. significant population growth for Clarington. The local Official Plan is required to reflect and plan for this growth. C) More emphasis on tourism and preservation of Agree. Section 7.3.7 of the draft Plan No change. historical character. encourages development of new tourism and recreational opportunities. Section 8 of the Plan encourages the preservation, restoration and utilization of heritage resources. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W21 Continued. d) Wiser use of municipal tax revenues (eg. year- Many operational issues are beyond the No change. round use of school buildings. scope of the Official Plan. Growth Management policies of the Official Plan seek to optimize use of public infrastructure. e) Attract environment friendly industries and Section 11.3 of draft Plan states hazardous No change. modern recycling plant uses are not permitted, while Section 4.9.2 indicates that the emphasis in waste management will be on the 3Rs. f) Need community flower and vegetable Not applicable to Official Plan. No change. gardens for apartment residents. W22 Ms. Esther Allin 3292 Concession 3 Nov. 17/92 (Orono W51 a) Rapid growth of Municipality will cause The Regional Plan has allocated significant See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate R.R. #8 Open House) urbanization problems. Municipality should population growth for Clarington which and Balance of Growth) Newcastle, Ontario. seriously consider the direction it is taking. It must be reflected in the local Official Plan. 1-16 11-9 is growing too fast. Section 5 of the draft Plan contains policies to guide and manage growth consistent with principles of sustainable development and healthy communities. b) Ecosystems cannot survive if they are Sections 4 and 14 of the draft Plan seek to See Section 3 of Report surrounded by high density populations. protect the natural environment while (Environmental Issues) Mechanisms for preserving green space are accommodating population growth. Also not strong enough. see Section 3 of Report (Environmental Issues) C) Security and pollution problems are an issue. These issues are central to the concept of No change. Healthy Communities. Policies regarding Healthy Communities have been incorporated into the Official Plan. 8 F7- Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W23 D.A. Barnett Nov. 17/92 a) Instead of expanding three urban areas The Clarington Plan must reflect urban No change. 5504 Victors Road (Orono through the use of prime agricultural land, boundaries indicated in Regional Official R.R. #1 Open House) Municipality should use marginal land. Plan. Orono, Ontario. LOB 1 MO b) Size of homes should be smaller since families Section 6.4.1 of the Plan encourages the No change. are smaller and they do not want to do a lot of provision of a diverse housing stock in work at home. terms of type, tenure, density and cost. C) Need to supply more arts and recreational Section 18.4 of the Plan outlines policies No change. facilities and activities. for community facilities which are encouraged to be located in urban areas. W24 Ms. Susan Finlay Nov. 17/92 - a) Preserve park and recreational space. Addressed in Section 18 of draft Plan No change. 6101 Leskard Road (Orono which provides policies for parks and R.R.#2 Open House) community facilties. Orono, Ontario. LOB IMO b) Preserve Ganaraska Forest for recreation and See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak Ridges See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak wildlife reserve. Moraine) Ridges Moraine) C) Should facilitate construction of useful and The draft Plan provides urban design No change. attractive buildings. criteria for residential neighbourhoods and Central Areas. W25 Mr. Harvey Partner Nov. 17/92 Need sewer and take based water supply in Orono. Orono has been designated as Special No change. 14 Princess Street (Orono Study Area 3 to investigate the extension Box 28 Orono, Ontario. Open House) of lake -based services to Orono. However, LOB 1 MO no time frame for the study has been established. IF7-- Written Submissions Related to the MunlclpMIty of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission I Staff Comments i Recommendation W26 Pat Irwin Lycett 5500 Main Street Nov. 17192 (Orono - a) Development must occur outwardly from Agree. Section 3.2.3 of the draft Plan No change. Orono, Ontario. Open House) existing towns. encourages compact urban form and LOB 1 MO indicates urban and hamlet growth will take place in the context of clear boundaries to prevent urban sprawl. b) Not realistic to hope that Orono will retain Section 3.2.2 c) of draft Plan encourages No change. small town personality. community identity to be fostered. C) Oak Ridges Moraine crucial for water recharge Agree. See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak See Section 6.2 of Report (Oak and production, and must not be developed. Ridges Moraine) Ridges Moraine) W27 R. Cameron 10 Veterans Avenue Nov. 17192 (Orono - a) Protect wetlands (eg. marshlands around St. See Report - Section 3.3 (Natural Heritage See Report - Section 3.3 (Natural Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) Marys Cement). System) and Section 5.4 (St Marys Heritage System) and Section 5.4 L1 C 2C2 Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) (St Marys Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) b) Need more parkland and easier access to Section 18 of the Plan sets out policies for No change. green space. parks and seeks to integrate the municipal park system with the Green Space System. C) Prevent strip residential in agricultural areas. Agree. Section 13.3 of the Plan restricts No change. the creation of residential lots in prime agricultural areas. d) Clean up Bowmanville Beach areas. Community Improvement Policies are No change. contained in Section 22 of the Plan. Map F indicates the Bowmanville Beach Area as a Community Improvement Project Area. See Section 4.2 of Report (Residential e) Maintain high standards for row housing to Neighbourhoods) See Section 4.2 of Report avoid slums. (Residential Neighbourhoods) Section 9.5.1 e) of the draft Plan provides f) Require tree planting in all new subdivisions. for the preparation of urban landscape and No change. streetscape plans. 10 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W27 Continued. g) Improve appearance of downtown This is addressed in the Secondary Plan No change. Bowmanville. for the Bowmanville Downtown and East Main Central Area. Downtown Bowmanville is also indicated on Map F as Community Improvement Subarea B3. h) Need public transit. Section 19.8 of the draft plan provides No change. policies regarding public transit W28 'Mr. Robert Morrison Nov. 17/92 - Designate Bowmanville Second Marsh as Recreational. See Section 5.4 of Report (St Marys See Section 5.4 of Report (St. 97 Cedar Crest Beach Road (Orono Cement and Westside Creek Marsh) Marys Cement and Westside Creek R.R. #2, Group 5, Box 25 Open House) Marsh) Bowmanville, Ontario. LlC 3K3 W29 Ms. Caroline Charman Nov. 17/92 a) Restrict future development since services leg. The Regional Official Plan allocates No change. 2 Albert Street (Orono schools etc.) cannot keep up with the significant population growth to Clarington, Bowmanville, Ontario. Open House) population. which must be reflected in the local Official L1 C 1 G7 Plan. Section 5 of the Plan contains policies to guide and manage this growth. Staff also consults with other agencies such as School Boards to ensure services are provided to new residents. b) Need more employment. Section 7 of the Plan encourages more No change. non - residential growth and a diverse economic base. C) Need to consider impact on traffic with new The transportation network provided in the No change. development Example: too much traffic on Official Plan is intended to accommodate Liberty Street North. traffic generated by existing and planned new growth. Traffic impact studies are only required when development does not conform to the Official Plan. d) Develop Lakeshore into public lands for Section 4.6.5 of the Plan provides for a No change. residents and tourists. public land acquisition program for the Waterfront 12 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W30 Mr. Dirk Woudstra Jr. 3463 Millpond Road Nov. 17/92 (Orono - Requests residential designation for property in Part Lot The subject lands are located almost No change. Orono, Ontario. Open House) 29, Concession 4, Orono. entirely within the Orono Creek valley and L0B 1 M0 are designated 'Green Space•. A residential designation on the lands outside the floodplain would not provide for growth contiguous with the rest of Orono. W31 Mr. Hans Knecht 5 Fourth Street Nov. 18, 1992 (Bowmanviile a) Need public access to Bowmanvilie Creek valley. Se See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural See Section 3.3 of Report (Natural Bowmanvilie, Ontario. Open House) Heritage System) Heritage System) L1 C 2E9 b) Need public access to Bowmanville Section 4.6 of the Plan provides for a No change. Waterfront. public acquisition program for the Waterfront and the establishment of a continuous Waterfront Trail. C) Need small neighbourhood parkettes for Neighbourhood parks include passive No change. passive use. components. If neighbourhood park requirements cannot be satisfied through neighbourhood park locations, parkettes are provided. The Clarington Official Plan is required to No change. W32 Mr. and Mrs. John Huber 2679 Holt Road Nov. 18/92 ( Bowmanville a) Questions allowing development of good R.R. #6 Open House p ) agricultural land (Watson's farm and ) establishment of greenbelt between Courtice reflect urban boundaries established by Bowmanville, Ontario. L1 C 3K7 and Bowmanviile. Greenbelt should be the Regional Official Plan. Also see Section 4.2 of Report (Residential established between Townline and Courtice Neighbourhoods). Road to separate Bowmanviile from Oshawa. b) Concerned with high density in Courtice and One of the objectives of the draft Plan No change. west of Highway No. 57 due to crime rates. (9.2. 1) is to provide a variety of densities and housing forms. Crime rates are not governed by density. C) Estate subdivisions should be permitted in the The draft Plan permits residential No change. greenbelt area to allow neighbourhood watch development in Green Space by programs to be established. amendment 12 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation W33 Ms. Karen Allin R.R. #4 Nov. 18/92 ( Bowmanvlle Open Allow for severing of historic homes from farms in order to Section 13 of the draft Plan provides for No change. 2774 Concession 8 House) make the countryside look better. the severance of farm retirement lots Bowmanville,.Ontario. subject to criteria. L1 C 3K5 See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and W34 Anonymous Nov. 18/92 anville Open Tax base should be increased through focusing growth in See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate Hoouse service industry (i.e. resorts, race tracks). Balance of Growth) and Balance of Growth) W35 A. Thomas 45 The Cove Road Nov. 18/92 ( Bowmanville Open Sewage Treatment Plant at Wilmot Creek will ruin fish habitat The new Wilmot Creek Water Pollution No change. Newcastle, Ontario. House) Control Plant is a Regional facility. It was LIB 1A9 subject to an Environmental Assessment and therefore is permitted in the proposed location adjacent to the wetland. See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and W36 Ms. June Clark 4 Wellington Street Nov. 18192 ( Bowmanville Open a) Residential growth is too fast, need more See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate Bowmanville, Ontario. House commercial growth, but must protect Balance of Growth ) and Balance of Growth) LiC 1V1 environment b) Need public transit and GO train. The Transportation Policies of the draft No change. Plan (Section 19) encourage the development of public transit and designates two GO Transit Stations. C) Need Seniors Centre. The Plan allows for the development of No change. Senior Centres. d) Protect farmland. Protection of agricultural land addressed in No change. Section 13 of draft Plan. Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W36 Continued. e) Clean up West Beach for public use in natural Section 4.6.5 of draft plan provides for a No change. setting. public land acquisition program for the waterfront This area is also designated as part of the Community Improvement Subarea B6. f) Provide drop -in centre for youth. Drop -in centre and other community No change. facilities are permitted by the draft Plan. g) Do not permit high density developments. High Density development is permitted to No change. provide a range of housing opportunities. Also see Section 4.2 of Report (Residential Neighbourhoods). W37 Mr. W. Bonchek Nov. 18/92 - a) Allow for severance of 10 acre lots. Disagree. The draft Official Plan seeks to No change. 4357 Green Road (Bowmanville Open direct rural residential development to R.R. #1 House) Hamlets. Hampton, Ontario. LOB 1J0 b) Leave open spaces in urban areas. Section 18 of the draft Plan outlines No change. policies for parks while Sections 4 and 14 outline policies for protection of the natural environment W38 Ms. Jacqueline Vaneyk Nov. 18/92 a) The Official Plan should address granny flats Agree Include policy on Granny R.R.#2 (Bowmanville Open and be temporary. housing. Flats /Garden Suites. Bowmanville, Ontario. House) L1C 3K3 b) Public access to the lake is an issue. Section 4.6 of draft Plan outlines policies No change. for the waterfront including policies for a public land acquisition program and Waterfront Trail. W39 Francis and Eria Jose Nov. 18/92 - a) Prohibit development east of Bondhead. Designated Waterfront Greenway and No change. 3600 Lakeshore Road (Bowmanville Open Prime Agricultural Area in draft plan. R.R. #8 House) Newcastle, Ontario. b) Traffic should use Metcalf Street rather than Road operations are beyond scope of No change. Lt B 11-9 Lakeshore Road. Official Plan. 14 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington 7 Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W40 Mr. Tom Varley Nov. 18/92 - a) . New residential units should not impact tax Section 23.10.1 indicates development See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate 81 Duke Street ( Bowmanville Open base. shall be consistent with providing and Balance of Growth) Bowmanville, Ontario. House) municipal services in a cosF effective L1 C 2V7 manner to minimize impact to taxpayers. See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and Balance of Growth) b) Upgrade ditches to storm sewers in urban Subject to Public Works timing of No change. areas. improvements. W41 Ms. Viola Ashton Nov. 18/92 a) Need more industry and business. Section 5 of the Plan, (Urban Growth See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate 6092 Solina Road ( Bowmanville Open Management), encourages a ratio of 75:25 and Balance of Growth) R.R. #1 House) residential to non - residential assessment Hampton, Ontario. See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and LOB 1J0 Balance of Growth) The Clarington Official Plan must reflect See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate b) The use of agricultural land for development the urban boundaries established by the and Balance of Growth) should be halted. Regional Plan. See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and Balance of Growth) W42 Mr. Norbert Egli Nov. 19/92 a) Include Canada Post postal code and /or P.O. Beyond scope of Official Plan. No change. 4384 Trulls Road ( Courtice Open boxes in Official Plan. Hampton, Ontario. House) LOB 1JO b) Include Mitchell's Corners as part of Courtice. Mitchell Comers is designated as a hamlet No change. and is outside of the Courtice urban boundary as defined in the Regional Official Plan. 15 Written Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan Review No. Submitter Date of Cross. Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission Ref. W43 Janis Tomkinson Nov. 19192 - a) Need appropriate mix of commercial and Agree. Section 9 of draft Plan, (Residential No change. Box 13, 1651 Nash Road ( Courtice Open residential uses, less convenience store Neighbourhoods) and Section 10 (Central Courtice, Ontario. House) plazas. Areas and Commercial Uses) provides LIE 1S8 policies for mixed use developments. b) Preserve existing buildings and encourage The Plan does not prevent the reuse of No change, new industry into vacant buildings. existing vacant buildings for permitted uses. Section 8 (Heritage Conservation) promotes the preservation and protection of heritage structures. C) Expand services to accommodate proposed See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate and See Section 2.2 of Report (Rate residential growth (i.e. fire, police, hospital, Balance of Growth) and Balance of Growth) recreational opportunities) W44 Mr. Hugh A. Neill Jan. 1993 W90 a) Upset Prestonvale Road has been widened to Prestonvale Road has been reconstructed No change. 2111 Prestonvale Road V43 10.0m and is designated a collector road. to a 10.Om wide pavement width from Courtice, Ontario. Highway 2 southerly to Gienabbey Drive LIE 2S2 as a result of traffic counts and levels of 'service being provided. b) Concerned that resident's comments and input. Residents comments are reviewed and No change. on road concerns are not being seriously many suggestions are implemented in reviewed. various parts or in whole. However, it is not always practical to incorporate all suggested revisions. C) Preservation of farmland with defined Map A of the draft Plan provides distinctive No change. boundaries is important. boundaries for the urban areas and the rural areas. The policies of Section 13 (Agricultural) are restrictive as to what type of development may take place in the rural areas. 16 II Wr No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross. Ref. W44 Continued. The Plan seeks to establish a Under review. system and not be dependent on using W45 Mr. Dick Carlson Feb. 1993 proposed growth. This includes re 1910 - Cobbledick Road designating some roads to a higher level. Newcastle, Ontario. Network for Courtice). LIB 1 L9 1) Limit on- street parking in new subdivisions Except for the Central Areas, on- street No change. W46 Ms. Barb Shetler Feb. 12/93 appealing streets. Plan. 4404 Highway No. 2 a) Opposed to Wilmot Creek Retirement Community designated as'Uving Area' by No change. Newtonvilie, Ontario. Durham Region Official Plan. b) Opposed to development in area of LOA 1J0 No change. Cobbledick Road. tten Submissions Related to the Municipality of Clarington official Plan Review Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation b Clarit n on and The Durham Region Official Plan is No change. i) Maintain a buffer etween g Oshawa. premised on Oshawa - Whitby- Courtice being the central anchor of the Region. a) Require new development to provide road The Plan seeks to establish a Under review. system and not be dependent on using transportation system to accommodate existing roads. proposed growth. This includes re designating some roads to a higher level. See Section 7.3 of Report (Transportation Network for Courtice). 1) Limit on- street parking in new subdivisions Except for the Central Areas, on- street No change. and require longer driveways for safer, more parking is beyond the scope of the Official appealing streets. Plan. a) Opposed to Wilmot Creek Retirement Community designated as'Uving Area' by No change. Community. Durham Region Official Plan. b) Opposed to development in area of Special Study Area 1 (Lovekin's area) does. No change. Cobbledick Road. not permit development unless a study is undertaken. C) Frequent amendments to comprehensive Agree. Section 23.2.6 of draft Plan No change. plans undermines basic goals. indicates that private amendments to the Official Plan are discouraged. a) Newcastle Village should be developed as a Newcastle Village cannot be exclusively No change. as Retirement Community with uses geared to. developed as a retirement community. A seniors. mix of housing types are required under provincial policy. b) Make government more accessible to average This is not an Official Plan issue. No change. person. 17 PHASE 1 - BACKGROUND PAPERS SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Submission Cross Ref. # Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendations V4. Mrs. Ruth Hinkley Government Liaison. September 16, 1991 (Council) W4 W144 a) Supports comprehensive review of Official Acknowledged No change 1 Wheelhouse Drive, Unit 5 V12 Plan, _ Newcastle, Ontario LIB IQ9 b) New Official Plan should reflect diversity in Reflected in Draft Official Plan. No change Municipality. for WILMOT CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. c) Interested in designations of policies for rural Wilmot Creek Retirement Community Is No change areas including Wilmot Creek designated "Urban Living'Aree by Regional Plan which must be reflected in local Official Plan. d) Interested in commercial development, Acknowledged No change growth pressures, transportation, changing age structure of population, and Provincial Policy Initiatives. V5. Mr. Ralph Bouwmeester 30 Wertheim Court September 16, 1991 (Council) W5 Agrees with need of Official Plan review but does not See response to Submission V 3 No change. agree with need to haft development applications in (Commerce Gardens) expansion areas. Suite 9 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B9 for FAIRO DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT CORP. V6. Mr. Marro Veftri 68 King Street East September 16, 1991 (Council) V19 Part of Northbrook Developers Group. Disagrees with halting See Response to Submission V3 No change development applications in expansions areas. Bowmanville, Ontario L IC 3X2 for VELTRI & SONS CORPORATION 2 PHASE i - BACKGROUND PAPERS SUMMARY OF VERBAL SUBMISSIONS MADE AT MEETINGS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW No. Submitter Date of Cross Summary of Submission Staff Comments Recommendations Submission Ref. # V7. Bill Manson September 16, 1991 W118 Council should consider engaging one or two staff See Response to Submission V3 No change 650 King Street East (Counciq W134 members or a consultant to deal with applications in Suite 215 W183 the expansion areas. Believes development industry Oshawa, Ontario W189 would be pleased to help cover costs for this UH IGS V44 arrangement for TONNO CONSTRUC11ON V53 LTD. Va. Mr. AI Strike September 16, 1991 - a) - The Official Plan should review the balance Addressed in Section 7 of the Plan (Economic No change Strike Salmers & Furlong (Council) of industrial /commercial assessment Development) and Section 5 (Urban Growth 38 King Street West Management). Bowmanville, Ontario. L1C 1R2 b) Fiscal responsibility should be addressed (ie. Addressed in Section 5 of the draft Plan (Urban No change how much will the capital works cost). Gworth Management) V9. Scott Kapuscinski September 16, 1991 W142 The two developers in north -east Bowmanville See response to Submission V3 No change G. M. Sernas & Associates (Councio V13 expansion area should be considered in the context 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41 V16 of a neighbourhood plan prepared for this area. Whitby, Ontario LIN 8Y7 for CREDIT POINT DEVELOPMENTS INC. & ANGLO YORK INDUSTRIES LTD. Vi 0. Kevin Tunney January 6, 1992 W2 He requested that Report PD -13-92 be tabled for two See response to Submission V2 No change. Tunney Planning Inc. (Council) W104 weeks to allow the applicant to provide the necessary Suite 200 V2 documentation to address the concerns of the 340 Byron Street South V14 Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Town of Whitby, Ontario Newcastle. Li N 4P8 for ST LP HOMES (NEWCASTLE) DEVELOPERS INC.