HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD-78-94Subject: THE OAR RIDGES MORAINE AREA STRATEGY FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AREA
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION
FILE: PLN 17.13
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD -78 -94 be received;
2. THAT Report PD -78 -94 be adopted as the comments of the Municipality
of Clarington on the Draft Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine;
3. THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, the Ministry of Natural
Resources, the Technical Advisory Committee and the Citizens'
Advisory Committee for the Oak Ridges Moraine, all interested
parties listed in this report and any delegation be forwarded a
copy of this report and be advised of Council's decision in this
matter.
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 On May 16, 1994, the Planning Department received from the Oak
Ridges Moraine Technical Working Committee (TWC), a copy of
the Draft Oak Ridges Moraine Area Strategy for the Greater
Toronto Area. Comments on the draft Strategy were requested
to be forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources by July
15, 1994.
1.2 The Draft Strategy is the result of a planning study for the
Oak Ridges Moraine initiated by the provincial government in
1991 to develop a long -term strategy for the protection and
management of the Moraine within the Greater Toronto Area.
The TWC was created to undertake the Planning Study, which has
proceeded in four phases:
• Phase I - The Vision
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• Phase II - 15 Background Studies (see Attachment No.
1 for list and status of studies)
• Phase III - Evaluation of Options and Public
Consultation on the Draft Strategy
• Phase IV - Preferred Recommended Option.
1.3 This report is intended to present the comments of the
Municipality of Clarington on the Draft Strategy. Regional
Planning Committee also considered a report at its meeting of
June 281 1994 which was prepared after consultation with
planning staff of the various area municipalities. Regional
Council is expected to consider the matter at its meeting of
July 6, 1994.
2. OVERVIEW OF THE DRAFT STRATEGY
2.1 The main focus of the Strategy is given as the "protection
planning and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine to maintain,
and where possible to enhance the ecological integrity of the
Oak Ridges Moraine Ecosystem." The definition, protection and
management of three interconnected and interdependent natural
systems are intended to provide the ecological framework for
the protection of the Moraine: the Natural Heritage System,
the Water Resources System, and the Landform Conservation
System.
2.2 The Strategy also highlights points on which the members of
the TWC were unable to agree. Public input on these points is
specifically requested.
2.3 Natural Heritage System
2.3.1 The Natural Heritage System is designed as "a system to
maintain and where possible to enhance the diversity and
health of plants and animals and their associated habitats
with special emphasis on native species." The Natural
Heritage System defines three essential element: Natural Core
Areas, Natural Corridor Areas, and Potential Corridor or
Enhancement Areas. j
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2.3.2 Natural Core Areas are those identified as being most critical
to ecological processes, attributes and functions needed to
maintain native plant and animals species. Core Areas would
include Environmentally Sensitive Areas as identified by
Conservation Authorities, wetlands, cold and warm water
streams together with a 30 metre (approx. 100 feet) buffer,
and woodlands and forested areas of a defined age, size or
type. Of particular note is the identification of all
forested areas equal to or greater than 1000 ha (approx. 2,500
ha) as Core Areas, which would include the Ganaraska Forest.
The TWC was unable to reach a consensus on using 30 ha
(approx. 75 acres) as the minimum size at which non - planted
forest areas would be defined as Core Areas. Some members of
the Committee advocated using 10 ha (approx. 25 acres) or 20
ha (approx. 50 acres) as the minimum size criteria. The 30 ha
criteria was recommended by the consultant which prepared
Background Paper 4 (Natural Heritage System) as the size which
would ensure enough habitat is set aside to protect the
habitat needs of vulnerable species.
2.3.3 Natural Corridor Areas are those identified as possessing
ecological processes, attributes and functions which serve to
connect Core Areas and enhance opportunities for the movement
of native plant and animal species between Core Areas.
Corridor Areas would include stream corridors and woodlands
which serve to connect Core Areas. Natural Core and Corridors
Areas together would comprise between 26.2% and 28.8% of the
Moraine area within the GTA, depending on the minimum size
criteria established for non - planted forest areas.
2.3.4 The proposed policies for Core and Corridor Areas would
require that they be maintained in a natural vegetative self -
sustaining state, with certain exceptions such as buildings or
structures related to agricultural or forestry use. The TWC
could not agree on whether aggregate extraction should be
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permitted within Core and Corridor Areas as a special
exception subject to certain conditions, such as site
rehabilitation that would restore or improve the ecological
integrity of the affected site.
2.3.5 Potential Corridor or Enhancement Areas are identified as
areas located within 120 metres (approx. 400 feet) of a
Natural Core and Corridor Areas. Their primary function would
be to provide protection for and linkages to Core and Corridor
Areas. Development would be permitted within Potential
Corridor or Enhancement Areas provided that the proposal would
maintain or enhance the form, function or features of the
adjacent Core or Corridor Area.
2.4 Water Resource System
2.4.1 The Water Resource System is designed to ensure clean,
abundant water is available to maintain baseflow in headwater
streams, to maintain storage in kettle lakes and wetlands, and
to provide for the sustainable use of water resources by
residents on and adjacent to the Moraine. The System has
identified three essential elements:
• Sensitive Hydrological Features such as wetlands and
headwater streams;
• Regional Recharge Areas where precipitation is collected
for storage in groundwater reservoirs to form the aquifer
systems of the Moraine;
• Regional Discharge Areas where groundwater is released to
the surface.
2.4.2 Regional Municipalities are encouraged to develop
Comprehensive Aquifer Management Plans that protect and manage
the water resources on their portion of the Moraine. The
Strategy also recommends that proposed land use changes be
evaluated on a subwatershed basis to determine the cumulative
effect of all proposed and approved land use changes on water
quality and quantity. At least 30% of a Regional Recharge
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Area would be required to be maintained in a self - sustaining
vegetative cover. However, the TWC did not reach a consensus
on using a subwatershed approach to evaluating the effects of
development.
2.5 Landform Conservation System
2.5.1 The Landform Conservation System is intended to retain the
scenic attributes of the Moraine and to minimize disruption to
ecological processes through the maintenance of the form,
character and variety of landscapes within the Moraine. The
System is comprised of five essential elements:
• Significant Landform Areas are areas with a combination
of topographic, vegetative and drainage attributes
characteristic of the Moraine;
• Significant Landform Features include distinctive
landscape features such as hummocky terrain and Areas of
Natural and Scientific Interest;
• Visually Attractive Areas, Vistas and Panoramas are all
areas deemed to possess significant visual character.
2.5.2 The Strategy recommends that a landscape conservation plan be
required for any proposed development that could affect a
portion of the identified Landform Conservation System. The
plan would indicate how the natural character of the site
would be maintained or enhanced through such means as
minimizing modifications to natural contours and protecting or
restoring woodlots.
2.6 Land and Resource Use Policies
2.6.1 Any land or resource proposal in the Moraine is intended to be
evaluated for its potential impact on these three natural
systems. As well, any proposal will be required to
demonstrate how its specific planning, siting, design or
construction practices would maintain or enhance the
ecological integrity of the Moraine.
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2.6.2 In this regard, an Environmental Impact Study would be
required for Official Plan amendments, plans of subdivision,
Full or Class Environmental Assessments, and /or new or
expanded aggregate extraction licensing. A less detailed
Environmental Impact Statement would be required for
rezonings, severances, wayside pit licensing, and /or major
site plan amendments for aggregate extraction licenses.
2.6.3 Hamlets anticipating growth beyond minor infilling will
require a comprehensive servicing strategy to address long
term water supply and sewage disposal needs to the
satisfaction of the Ministry of Environment and Energy and the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Country Residential
development or severances are discouraged and would require a
comprehensive municipal -wide assessment to address cumulative
social, economic and environmental effects.
2.6.4 The ORM Strategy would be paramount over other provincial
Policy Statements. With respect to aggregate resource
extraction, any restrictions or limitations required to
maintain the ecological integrity of the Moraine would take
priority over the provisions of the Mineral Aggregate Resource
Policy Statement. Other resource uses such as peat extraction
would be prohibited, while top -soil removal would be
discouraged.
2.6.5 The expansion or establishment of major recreation uses on the
Moraine such as golf courses, ski hills, major campground
facilities, and recreational theme parks, would require an
Official Plan Amendment and appropriate zoning. Minor
recreation uses such as hiking trails and picnicking would be
permitted in Natural Core and Corridor Areas and Significant
Hydrogeological Features provided the potential impacts on
form and function are minimized.
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2.6.6 No new public utilities or extensions to facilities such as
roads, pipelines, railways, hydro transmission lines, and
municipal services would be permitted in Core Areas except
when essential to public well - being, no reasonable
alternatives exist, and proposed planning, siting, design and
construction practices mitigate negative impacts.
2.7 Boundaries of the Moraine
2.7.1 The Strategy notes that the 'Oak Ridges Moraine Area' was
defined by the TWC based on a combination of geological,
hydrogeological and topographical features and attributes (see
Attachment No. 2). The 'Oak Ridges Moraine Planning Area' was
used to define the Moraine on an administrative basis in order
to deal with land and resource management issues at the edge
or periphery of the Moraine Area. The Planning Area is not
indicated on Attachment No. 2, but can be described as a
'squared -off' boundary running just outside and parallel to
the boundary of the Moraine Area.
2.7.2 The provisions of the Strategy are intended to apply to lands
within the Oak Ridges Moraine Area. For lands within the
Planning Area, the implementation body may require the
proponents of development proposals to assess the impact of
their proposal on the Moraine.
2.7.3 A detailed explanation of how the boundaries for the Moraine
Area were developed is contained in a report prepared by the
Committee entitled 'Definition and Boundaries of the Oak
Ridges Moraine Area - A Discussion', released in April 1994.
2.7.4 The report also presents possible additions and deletions to
the Moraine Area. The possible additions proposed within
Clarington are the headwaters of the Bowmanville Creek west of
Enniskillen and a portion of the headwaters of the Ganaraska
River north of Kendal, also as shown on Attachment No. 2. No
areas within Clarington are proposed to be deleted from the
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Moraine. Comments are requested on the possible additions and
deletions to the Moraine, as well as the boundaries identified
by the Committee.
2.8 IMPLEMENTATION
2.8.1 The Strategy recommends that the provincial government
formally endorse the Strategy and direct the Ministries of
Natural Resources, Environment and Energy, and Municipal
Affairs to establish a coordinated provincial approach in the
review of planning and development applications processed
under the Planning Act and the Environmental Assessment Act.
2.8.2 It is also recommended that the Province identify an
appropriate option for the implementation of the Strategy
based on an evaluation prepared by the TWC. Three potential
options have been identified:
• A Policy Statement under Section 3 of the Planning Act,
• A Provincial Plan under the Ontario Planning and
Development Act,
• A Provincial Plan under new legislation.
2.8.3 The Strategy also recommends that the TWC be directed to
prepare a proposed five year action plan for the
implementation of the Strategy, and to make a recommendation
on the establishment of an appropriate implementation body.
2.8.4 Roles and Responsibilities of the Implementation Body
2.8.4.1 It is the Strategy's intention that the implementation body
would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the
implementation of the Strategy, including the specific tasks
discussed below.
2.8.4.2 The policies of the Strategy are to be integrated into
established planning and regulatory systems, through a number
of methods, including:
• approval of appropriate amendments to official plans, to
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be completed within 18 months of the Province's
endorsement of the Strategy;
• review of approaches to dealing with aggregate
extraction;
• investigation of means to reduce road salt and sand
pollution;
• development of comprehensive land and resource use
planning approaches;
• identification of a range of communal water supply and
sewage treatment facilities;
0 identification of pilot projects to demonstrate the use
of new design techniques such as cluster developments,
communal servicing, and /or innovative private disposal
systems.
2.8.4.3 The Strategy also recommends that additional steps be
considered to enhance the assessment of the cumulative effects
of land or resource use proposals. This would include
encouraging conservation Authorities and municipalities to
develop planning approaches that assess proposed changes in
land or resource use on a municipal wide basis or on the basis
of appropriate ecological units such as subwatersheds and
landscape units.
2.8.4.4 The Strategy recommends that the implementation body establish
both a framework for the collection and sharing of biophysical
information about the Moraine, and a system to monitor the
environmental health of the Moraine and to evaluate whether
the intent of the Strategy has been integrated into relevant
planning and regulatory systems.
2.8.4.5 The implementation body would also act as the coordinating
body for the long term development, management and maintenance
of an Oak Ridges Moraine Trail System. The Strategy adopts
the existing Pine Ridge Trail System as the interim trail,
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with a preferred trail to be developed in consultation with
the public, municipalities and other trail associations.
3. COMMENTS
3.1 The draft Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine is very detailed
and proposes a number of policies and programs which will
substantially affect the manner in which the Municipality
deals with land use on the Moraine. However, the main focus
of the Strategy - the protection, planning and management of
the Oak Ridges Moraine to maintain and enhance its ecological
integrity - is substantially reflected in the draft Clarington
Official Plan.
3.2 Staff's comments on issues of specific relevance to the
Municipality are presented below. As well, comments are
provided on some of the issues identified by the Technical
Working Committee as requiring further input.
3.3 The boundaries of the Oak Ridges Moraine should be based on
easily definable features, and should correspond to property
lines wherever possible.
3.3.1 The draft Strategy proposes to define the boundary of the
Moraine on the basis of physical features and functions.
However, the boundary of the Moraine as proposed in the draft
Clarington Official Plan is based on definable physical
features such as road allowances and property lines. A
similar approach is used by the Regional Official Plan.
3.3.2 The use of regular boundaries to define the Moraine would be
easier to administer for planning agencies and the Province's
implementation body, and thus would facilitate the
implementation of the Strategy. Regular boundaries would also
enable property owners to clearly define whether their lands
lie within the Moraine. The use of property lines to define
the Moraine in this regard is particularly important.
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3.4 The Municipality of Clarington supports the inclusion of the
headwaters of Bowmanville Creek and the Ganaraska River in the
Oak Ridges Moraine.
3.4.1 The Bowmanville Creek and the Ganaraska River and their
valleys provide significant habitat for fish and wildlife and
significant recreational opportunities for residents of
Clarington and beyond. As such, the protection of their
headwaters is fundamental to the maintenance of these
important biophysical features. The draft Clarington Official
Plan includes both of these headwater areas within the Oak
Ridges Moraine (see Attachment No. 2).
3.5 The definition of a Natural Heritage System, a Water Resource
System, and a Landform Conservation System is appropriate for
the protection of the ecological integrity of the Oak Ridges
Moraine.
3.5.1 These three systems would appear to capture those attributes
of the Oak Ridges Moraine which define its significance within
the Greater Toronto Bioregion. The draft Official Plan
(Section 4.2.2) recognizes these features and functions of the
Moraine as worthy of protection.
3.6 The Municipality is concerned that some of the recommendations
in the Strategy may be based on incomplete information.
3.6.1 Given the significance of the Strategy to governing future
land use and resource extraction in the Oak Ridges Moraine, it
is imperative that the Strategy's recommendations be based on
information that is as current and as complete as possible.
3.6.2 Staff note the available data base used to identify the
Natural Heritage, Water Resource and Landform Systems is not
consistent across the Moraine. One example of the
inconsistency in the data base is the information on
groundwater available from well records. This information was
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used to help define the extent of the Water Resource System.
However, there is much less information from well drilling
available in Durham Region than in other regions where there
is more extensive development on the Oak Ridges Moraine.
3.6.3 As well, the information base used to identify environmentally
sensitive areas is not complete or up -to -date. The Central
Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Environmental Sensitivity
Mapping Study was undertaken in 1979, while the Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority inventory of environmentally
sensitive sites is incomplete.
3.7 The Municipality does not object to the 30 ha minimum size
criteria being used to define non - planted forest areas as
Natural Core Areas, provided there is sufficient flexibility
within the Strategy to permit municipalities to protect
smaller woodlots.
3.7.1 The TWC specifically requested comments on whether 10 ha, 20
ha or 30 ha should be used as the minimum size criteria in
defining non - planted forest areas as Core Areas.
3.7.2 The draft Clarington Official Plan defines woodlots as forming
part of the designated Green Space System, and states that
significant woodlots on both publicly and privately owned land
are to be protected and managed. Significant woodlots within
the Municipality are identified on Schedule C to the Plan on
the basis of a number of criteria, including age, continuity
of edge, and function.
3.7.3 Staff agree that forested areas smaller than 30 ha may not be
regionally significant within the context of the entire Oak
Ridges Moraine, and therefore may not merit designation as
Core Areas. However, such woodlots may be locally significant
for such functions as wildlife habitat or maintenance of
groundwater recharge areas. Therefore, the Strategy should
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not preclude municipalities from protecting smaller woodlots
on the basis of criteria which may be more sensitive to local
conditions.
3.8 The Municipality of Clarington has no position on whether
aggregate extraction should be permitted in Natural and Core
and Corridor Areas. Notwithstanding, it is the Municipality's
position that the aggregate extraction should not be permitted
within the Ganaraska headwaters.
3.8.1 Some members of the TWC propose to permit aggregate extraction
in those portions of Natural Core and Corridor Areas that
contain early successional woodlands (ie. less than 60 years)
and conifer plantations. It is their position that such sites
could be rehabilitated to a condition equal or better than
that which existed prior to extraction. Other members argue
that there is no proof that rehabilitation could achieve this,
and that aggregate extraction would constitute an unacceptable
interruption of natural successional processes.
3.8.2 In Staff's opinion, there is merit in both of the arguments
presented above. As such, Staff cannot recommend a position
on the issue. The Municipality owns lands in Darington
Township on a former plantation forest in the Moraine which
has been identified by the Strategy as a Core Area. In 1991,
the Municipality cancelled its Forest Management Agreement for
these lands. Public Works Department is currently
investigating the feasibility of establishing an aggregate
extraction operation.
3.8.3 The draft Official Plan generally allows aggregate extraction
in the Moraine with the exception of the Ganaraska headwaters.
As a very large forested area largely within public ownership,
the headwaters is a valuable and unique resource and should be
protected.
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3.9 The Municipality is concerned with the additional
responsibilities for studies and monitoring which the draft
Strategy proposes to impose on municipalities.
3.9.1 The draft Strategy proposes to require area municipalities to
undertake studies related to the Oak Ridges Moraine,
including:
• the investigation and monitoring of groundwater areas
with existing water quality problems, and the
identification of possible solutions;
• the undertaking of a comprehensive servicing strategy for
the expansion of unserviced settlement areas;
• the development of planning approaches to assess proposed
changes in land or resource use on a municipal wide basis
or on the basis of appropriate ecological units.
3.9.2 Staff agree that the implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Strategy will require further study and action. However, the
regulatory environment and the required studies must be
reasonable and required only if necessary. The ability of the
municipality to undertake such studies is constrained and will
be pursued only at the discretion of the Municipality.
3.10 The Municipality of Clarington supports the development of an
Oak Ridges Moraine Trail System.
3.10.1 The draft Strategy proposes the establishment of an Oak Ridges
Moraine Trail Association (ORMTA) to coordinate the long term
development, management and maintenance of the Oak Ridges
Moraine Trail. It is proposed that the ORMTA would initially
be funded by the province but over the long term, would be
expected to be self - financing through sources such as
community support.
3.10.2 The Municipality would support the Strategy's proposal for a
self - financing trial association provided the Municipality is
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not expected to assume the financial, operational or
maintenance responsibility for the Trail.
3.11 The concept of an impact assessment as outlined in Section
4.2.4 e) of the draft Strategy is an appropriate mechanism for
the portions of the Oak Ridges Moraine in Clarington for the
purpose o achieving a subwatershed approach to assessing the
cumulative effects of development on water resources.
3.11.1 Maintaining the integrity of the Water Resource System of the
Oak Ridges Moraine is central to the healthy functioning of
the Moraine and numerous watersheds within the GTA. The draft
Official Plan recognizes the Moraine as a significant
groundwater discharge and recharge area and indicates Council
shall endeavour to maintain the environmental integrity of the
Moraine.
3.11.2 The Strategy proposes to require development proposals to be
assessed through a subwatershed approach in order to
effectively assess,the cumulative effects of development on
ground and surface water resources. Two options are advanced
for achieving this, as discussed below:
• An Impact Statements to be prepared by the proponent to
demonstrate that the combined impact of all land and
resource use proposals located within the affected
subwatershed will not substantially affect water
resources (Section 4.2.4 e));
• A Subwatershed Strategy to be prepared by the proponent
in conjunction with a Regional and /or area municipality
that would provide a broad overview approach as to how an
area would be planned, including the identification of
Best Management Practices for all land use or resource
use proposals (Section 4.2.4 f)).
3.11.3 The use of an impact statement would appear to be more
appropriate for those areas of the Moraine on which limited
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development is anticipated, such as in the Municipality of
Clarington. The development of a subwatershed strategy may be
more useful for those areas of the Moraine which experience
more intensive development pressure and land use.
3.12 The Municipality of Clarington supports a Policy Statement
under Section 3 of the Planning Act as the appropriate
implementation mechanism for the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy.
3.12.1 As noted earlier, three possible mechanisms have been proposed
for the implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy.
The benefits and disadvantages from the perspective of the
Municipality of Clarington are discussed below.
3.12.2 A Provincial Plan under the Ontario Planning and Development
Act would provide the Province with direct control on the
implementation of the Strategy, and would ensure adherence by
municipalities to the provisions of the Strategy. A
Provincial Plan under New Legislation would provide even
stronger control to the province in the implementation of the
Strategy, and would permit the legislation to be specifically
crafted to fit the needs of the Moraine.
3.12.3 The biggest disadvantage associated with both of these
mechanisms is that they would usurp local authority in the
planning and development approval process. A separate
planning and review agency would also appear to contradict the
general intent of other provincial initiatives to streamline
the process. There would also be substantial costs associated
with establishing a new provincial government agency to
administer the Strategy.
3.12.4 These planning mechanisms may be appropriate for other areas
such as York Region where urban growth areas are substantially
located on the Moraine, but may be unnecessary for Durham
Region where growth is primarily focused on Lake Ontario.
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3.12.5 A Policy Statement under the Planning Act would require that
relevant elements of the Strategy be incorporated into the
Official Plan and Zoning By -law. This approach would provide
the greatest autonomy and flexibility to area municipalities.
3.12.6 Notwithstanding the support for the provincial Policy
Statement, there is still the need for an implementation body.
The Policy Statement would be limited by the range of issues
than can be dealt with through the Planning Act. There is a
need for specific actions by an implementation body to
continue to research, to provide support for the trail
association, and to monitor the implementation of the Policy
Statement. This could be accomplished by extending the
mandate of the Technical Working Committee through a special
division within the Ministry of Natural Resources or through
the Office of the Greater Toronto Area.
4.0 CONCLUSIONS
4.1 Staff support the general intent of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Strategy and note that it is substantially reflected in the
draft Clarington Official Plan. However, there will be need
to be further refinements to the draft Official Plan to
incorporate the specific policy directions of the final Oak
Ridges Moraine Strategy.
4.2 Staff note that, is some cases, the draft Official Plan is
more restrictive than the draft Strategy, specifically by
prohibiting Country Residential development anywhere in the
Moraine and aggregate extraction in the Ganaraska headwaters.
In this regard, municipal Official Plans should be permitted
to be more restrictive than the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy,
provided the general intent of the Strategy is maintained.
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Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by,
Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P. W.H. Stockwell
Director of Planning Chief Administrative
and Development Officer
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Attachment 1 - Listing of Studies
Attachment 2 - Oak Ridges Moraine Map
23 June 1994
Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision:
Mr. Fred Johnson
ORM Executive Secretary
c/o Ministry of Natural Resources
Trillium Building
10401 Dufferin Street
Maple, Ontario
L6A 1S9
S.A.G.A. (Save the Ganaraska Again)
c/o Ms. Katherine Guselle
R.R. # 1
Newtonville, Ontario
LOA 1J0
S.T.O.R.M. (Save The Oak Ridges Moraine)
c/o Mrs. Niva Rowan
R.R. # 1
Newtonville, Ontario
LOA 1J0
Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario
c/o Mr. Denis Schmiegelow
Highland Creek Sand and Gravel Co. Limited
Box 338
Pickering, Ontario
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Attachment No® 1
OAR RIDGES MORAINE PLANNING STUDY
STATUS OF BACKGROUND STUDIES
(as of June 20, 1994)
No.
1
Existing Land Use and Background Study
Draft Completed
No.
2
Biophysical Inventory
Completed
No.
3
Hydrogeological Study
Draft Completed
No.
4
Natural Heritage System Study
Completed
No.
5
Landform Conservation Study
Completed
No.
6
Options for Development
(Alternate Development)
Completed
No.
7
Cultural Heritage Resources
Completed
No.
8
Government Policy
Completed
No.
9
Oak Ridges Moraine Trail System
Draft Completed
No.
10
Aggregate Resources
Final Draft
No.
11
Land Use Impacts
D i s c u s s i o n
Draft Completed
No. 12 Water Supply and Sewage Treatment
Systems (Alternate Servicing) Completed
No. 13 Cumulative Effects Assessment Completed
No. 14 Long Term Monitoring Completed
No. 15 Implementation Tools Draft Completed