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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT File
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MEETING: General Purpose and Administration Committee
DATE: Monday, April 17, 1989
REPORT #: PD- lo7 -89 FILE #: OP 3.4
SDECT: HAMPTON SECONDARY PLAN STUDY
FILE: OP 3.4
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD- 107 -89 be received; and
2. THAT Staff be authorized to proceed to finalize the Hamlet Secondary
Plan for Hampton on the basis of minor infilling only; and
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THAT the Region of Durham be requested to initiate a Preliminary well
Contamination Survey for Hampton pursuant to Section 10.4.2.7 of the
Durham Regional Official Plan with a view to participating in the
Ministry of the Environment's Direct Grant Program and designating
Hampton as a "Hamlet for Growth "; and
3. THAT the Region of Durham be forwarded a copy of Report PD- 107 -89 and
Council's resolution in this matter.
1. BACKGROUND
1..1 Problems with soil pollution and well contamination have existed in the
Hamlet of Hampton for some time, although the extent and magnitude of
these problems remains undetermined. As far back as 1976, when the
Durham Regional Official Plan was adopted, it has been a policy of
that Plan, as stated in Section 10.4.2.7, that
..Regional Council in co-operation with the Council of the
respective area municipality and the Ministry of the Environment,
shall continue to investigate the feasibility and desirability of
providing municipal services to correct existing water and/or soil
pollution problems within the Hamlets of ..... Hampton..... Such
investigation shall be undertaken in concert with the preparation
of a district plan for the respective Hamlet by the Council of the
respective area municipality."
To date, no investigation of water and soil pollution problems in
Hampton, as referenced by Section 10.4.2.7, has been undertaken by the
Region.
1.2 As Council is aware, the consulting firm Proctor and Redfern has been
retained by the Town to prepare Secondary Plans for the Hamlets of
Hampton and Orono. The terms of reference for the Secondary Plan
studies were drawn in such a manner that, while the consultant was to
review all existing data of water and well records, it was not the
consultant's task to undertake the engineering study contemplated under
the Regional official Plan
As a result, and in light of the lack of further information, the
consultant's Background Report on the Hampton Secondary Plan proposed
that the matter of future development be handled cautiously. Their
report suggested a "slow growth" approach. Detailed site-specific
hydrogeological studies would be required to be undertaken by landowners
prior to development to ensure that existing homes would not be affected
by future development. The consultant also proposed that the high water
table areas be designated as "subject to development restrictions."
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Conservation Authority, the Region of Durham Health Unit and the Region
of Durham Works Department, as summarized below, all identify concerns
with the presence of a high ground water table and existing problems
with soil pollution in Hampton.
1.4 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority noted that Hampton is
located in an area which serves a local ground water recharge function,
with seepage zones and areas of high ground water table. The Authority
recommended that hydrogeologic study for the halmet be conducted as a
basis for determining the extent of development which could be
accommodated without impacting on the ground water and the Bowmanville
Creek.
1.5 The Region of Durham Health Unit recommended that development in
Hampton proceed on a communal water supply given the number of existing
wells which are contaminated. The provision of a sanitary sewerage
system was also recommended due to heavy soil conditions and high
ground water table.
1.6 The Region of Durham Works Department referenced Section 10.4.2.7 of
the Regional official Plan in their comments on the proposed Hampton
Secondary Plan. They indicated that expansion of the hamlet could not
proceed until a detailed study on ground water and soil pollution has
been completed and that the Town should apply to the Ministry of the
Environment for funding through the Direct Grant Program. A copy of the
Regional Works Department comments is attached for Committee's
information.
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1.7 In the light of the above, it has become apparent that, in order for
Hampton to be designated as m ^8eanlet for Growth", a comprehensive
study of the existing problems needs to be undertaken to specifically
identify the constraints on further expansion of the hamlet and
possible solutions to the existing problems. As noted by the Regional
Works Department, funding for such a study is potentially available
tbzomzb the Ministry of the Environment's Direct Grant Program.
3" MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT DIRECT GRANT PROGRAM.
3.1 The Direct Grant Program of the Ministry ofthe Environment provides
grants to cover part of the costs nf major water or sewer works that
support urban growth or are designed to resolve health or environmental
problems.
3.2 The initial step to obtaining funding under the Direct Grant Program
involves the preparation of a report defining the nature and extent of
the problem. This preliminary study must survey at least 75% of the
private wells or 75 wells in the problem area (whichever is less). The
survey results nmgt indicate that at least 20% of the wells sampled
havesignificant fecalcoIiform counts as defined by the Ministry. If
there is chemical well contamination, at least 30% of the wells
surveyed must exceed standards as defined by the Ontario Drinking Water
Objectives. The entire cost of this initial survey is borne by the
2.3 Upon completion of the survey, the municipal Council must pass a
resolution requesting a ruling on eligibility from the Ministry for
funding assistance. The survey results and the resolution must be
submitted to the Ministry, whereupon they are evaluated by the
Ministry's Project Priority Evaluation Committee. Upon recommendation
of the Committee, the Ministry informs the municipality of the project
eligibility or non-eligibility.
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2.4 if a project is found to be eligible for funding, and is Ministry funds
are available, the Ministry of the Environment and the local and
regional municipalities jointly establish the terms of reference for a
further study. This study involves a more detailed survey of the
existing situation; as well, alternative solutions to the problems
identified by the study are recommended. The Ministry funds 60% of the
cost of this study. The Ministry also funds 60% of the costs of any
capital works required to implement the preferred solution.
Staff note, for Committee's information, that the watermain extension to
the Hamlet of Newtonville is being partially funded by the Ministry of
the Environment under the Direct Grant Program.
3 STUDY FUNDING
3.1 In preliminary discussions with several qualified engineering consulting
firms, it wuld apprar that a Preliminary Well Contamination Survey for
Hampton could be undertaken at a cost in the range of $10,000.00. This
would involve a survey of approximately 80% of the homes in the area
covered by the proposed Hampton Secondary Plan (approximately 200
dwellings).
The survey would involve the collection of a well water sample from
each home surveyed. Samples would be analyzed for biological and
chemical contamination. The survey would also involve an interview
with the homeowner regarding any problems experienced with their wells.
The consultant would be responsible for the preparation and submission
of the report to the Ministry of the Environment.
3.2 Notwithstanding that Regional Works Staff have suggested that the Town
apply to the Ministry of the Environment under the Direct Grant Program
to seek a solution to the water and soil pollution problems in Hampton,
Section 10.4.2.7 of the Regional official Plan and the mandate of the
Durham Regional Health Unit clearly places the onus on Regional Council
to initiate the initial investigation of servicing problems in Hampton.
It is staff's opinion that the Region of Durham should initiate and
finance the Preliminary Well Water survey for Hampton for participation
in the Ministry of the Environment Direct Grant Program.
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3.3 As well, the Region of Durham is planning to retain a consulting firm
to up-date the findings of the 1976 Hamlet Servicing Study. Regional
Planning Staff have indicated that the study is intended to provide a
broad perspective of servicing problems faced by hamlets and that the
hamlets to be studied would be determined by the consultant. Hampton
would not necessarily be surveyed as part of the study.
However, inasmuch as a specific reference is made in the Regional
Official Plan to the servicing problems in Hampton, Town Staff have
written to the Region to request that Hampton be included in the
Region's survey. In that regard, the results of any well contamination
survey of Hampton would be integral to the Region's Hamlet Servicing
Study.
3.4 It should be noted that the pressure for rural development will remain
and that as an alternative to scattered rural residential growth, it is
incumbent on the Town and the Region to determine appropriate locations
to absorb this demand. It is Staff's opinion that hamlets remain the
most effective means to provide for the choice of rural living. This
will necessitate resolving some of these longstanding problems such as
found in Hampton.
4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 It is apparent from agency comments that problems with the high water
table and the existing well and soil pollution pose significant
constraints to any expansion of the Hamlet of Hampton. There are two
options for proceeding with the Hampton Secondary Plan.
A. The Hamlet of Hampton could retain its current status as a Hamlet
for infilling and Council could authorize Staff to proceed with
finalizing the Hamlet Secondary Plan on that basis; or
B. Alternatively, should Council wish to pursue to designate Hampton
as a Hamlet for Growth, Council should request the Region of Durham
to initiate the required Preliminary Well Contamination Survey for
Hampton for participation in the ministry of the Environment Direct
Grant Program, pursuant to Section 10.4.2.7 fof the Regional
Official Plan. Town Staff would assist in the preparation of the
terms of reference, the selection of consultants and the
supervision of work undertaken. 5 2 7
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4.2 If Council pursues Option B it will likely take several years to
complete all the required studies and secure funding for the
preferred solution. If such is the case, Staff would proceed to
finalize the Hampton Secondary Plan on the basis that only minor
infilling would be permitted until such a solution is determined.
Respectfully submitted,
Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
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Lawrence Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P. Lj Vnce. Kotseff
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Director of Planning & Development Chief i strative officer
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April 6, 1989
MAR 14 '89 10:2e PROCTOR & REDFERN 416 4455276
DURHAM
The Proctor & Redfern Group
45 Green $elt drive
The Regional DON MILLS, Ontario
Municipality M3C 3K3
of Durham
Works Department
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105 Consumers Or,
Whltby, Ontario
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WA, TWRI.VURRRS, P, Eng,
Commfsaloner of Works
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March 2, 1989
Attention: W.J. Fitzpatrick, OPPI, MCII
Senior Planner
Dear Sir:
RE: Town of Newcastle
Proposed Hamlet Secondary Plan
Hamlet of Orono & Hamlet of Hampton
Your Pile No: EO 88213
P.2/4
MWK OF f*WCASTCE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
In response to your correspondence of December 20, 1988
Pleag8gU9tC0UrrCf; requestinq comments from the Regional Works DeppartmentOr the
purpose of preparing secondary plans for w
Hamlets of Orono
DP -N4.3 and Hampton, and further g of February
DP -N4.8 wish to provide the following input.
Sanitary sewer services are presently not available to either
Hamlet. The Nional Works Department has no plans within its
capitai budgeorecast to introduce sanitary sewer services
into the Hamlets of Orono or Ham ton. Therefore pprivate
sewage disposal would appear to be the only available method
of sanitary servicing for the subject study areas.
The situation regarding the provision of water supply for both
Hamlets is generally illustrated by the attached interoffice
memorandum. In summary, it can be highlighted as follows:
- there are presently problems of high groundwater and soil
pollution in the Hamlet of Hampton.
- Our staff are of the opinion that expansion of the Hamlet of
Hampton should not proceed until a detailed study on ground-
water and soil pollution has been completed.
- The existing Orono water supply system with Its source of
supply mainly from a newly constructed well at the northwest
corner of Concession Road a and Main Street was designed to
meet a demand of the present population of 1,715 persons.
Therefore, reserve capacity to accommodate further
development of Hamlet of Orono-is not presently available.
If the population is to be expanded, additional well
capacity must be found.
If you have any further questions concerning the above, please
do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Your truly,
ISO P.En .
CKN /ps Mana of Development Approvals
cc: R.W. Price, P.Eng. 529
J. McEwan
MAR 14 '89 10 :29 PRO&aR & REDFERN 416 4455276
The Regional
Municipality
of Durham
interoffice Memorandum
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TO: C.K. Ho, Development Approvals
FROM: B. Kloosterman, Design & Construction
DATE: February 221 1919
P..9/4
RE: Hamlet of Orono and Hampton
secondary Plan Study
Background Repor"
'down of Newcastle
As requested, we reviewea the subject documents and wish to provide
the following comments.
The subject report suggests that municipal water
would be desirable for th(, Hamlet of Hampton and
development areas in Oronc. However# the Region
Department has no plans to introduce a municipal
for Hampton or expand the axisting water supply
time.
supply servicing
the remaining
of Durham Works
water supply system
of Orono at this
Ham ton
The report Indicates that l'ampton is experiencing significant
problems with respect conditions and
water conditions t
round
system should be considered as a long term solution to the Should
water and soil pollution problems experienced in Hampton.
the Town of Newcastle wish to pursue the implementation of a water
supply system, then an investigation as stated in the TDurham Regiohe
Official Plan, Section 10.4,2.7, must be undetaken.
necessary $tudyo the Town o Newcastle he Ministry
of Environment for from the DrectGanPogram
It is our opinion that development within the proposed expansion
areas of Hampton sholoopollutionlhasebeenecampletedailed
study on ground wate r arid soil
Orono
The existing Orono water supply system is presently supplied from
the recently constructed Well No. 3 which is located north of
� Concession Road 5 and west of Main Street.
This new well which was
`constructed in 1987, was designed to meet the current demand at that
time, being approximately 1,715 persons. Therefore, reserve
capacity is not available for further development in Orono.
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MAR 14 '89 10:29 PROCTOR & REDF"ERN 416 4455276 P.4/4
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As the new Well No. 3 became operational, Well No. 2 which
previously supplied Orono, was shut down and used only as standby
for peak periods. However, concerns had been expressed by our
Operations Division that the recharge rate of the aquifer was
diminishing and the sodium levels of Well No. 2 were unacceptable at
times. As a result, rehabilitation of Well No. 2 was undertaken in
late 1988 in an attempt to rectify the well problems and provide
reserve capacity. However, additional well capacity for new
development can only be determined upon further evaluations and
satisfactory results from tests to be conducted on Well No. 2 during
the Spring of 1989.
Should additional well capacity be available from Well No. 2 on a
full -time basis, expansion within the Zone 1 water supply system may
be permitted. Development in the zone 2 water supply system will
not be permitted since additional pumphouse and water storage
facilities would be required.
Due to the above constraints, favourable comments for the provision
of municipal water supply for Hampton and the expansion of the
municipal water supply system for orono must be withheld at this
time.
Please advise if additional information is required.
gen Kloosterman
/rd
cc: C.S. Lee. P. Eng.
C.R. Curtis, P. Eng.
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