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MEETING: General Purpose and Administration Committee
DATE: Monday, July 3, 1989
REPORT #: PD- 171 -89 FILE #: 23.5.2
SLRECT: IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF NORTH /SOUTH FREEWAY
CONNECTION IN NEWCASTLE
FILE: 23.5.2
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD- 171 -89 be received;
2. THAT the Ministry of Transportation be advised that Council supports the
designation of a north /south freeway connection, east of Regional Road 34 and
the Courtice Urban Area;
3. THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to commence a route selection
study immediately in co- operation with the Town of Newcastle and the Region of
Durham;
4. THAT the Interim Control By -law attached hereto be approved;
5. THAT notice of the By -law be forwarded to affected property owners and owners of
properties within 120 metres of the area to which the By -law applies pursuant to
Ontario Regulation 4015/83 made under the Planning Act; and
6. THAT a copy of Report PD- 171 -89 be forwarded to the Commissioner of Planning,
Region of Durham, the Director of Plans Administration Branch of the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs, and the Regional Director for Central Region of the Ministry
of Transportation.
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1.1 The Highway 407 Overview Study is in its final stages of completion.
The Study was to determine the rationale and need for Highway 407
from Biobosav 48 to Biobvmuv 115/25. Moreover, the Study examined the
need for additional north/south connections between Highway 401 and
the proposed Biobvmav 407. The Highway 407 Overview Study establishes
a mature freeway system through the Greater Toronto Area as shown in
Attachment #l. & north-south freeway connection is proposed in the
vicinity of Regional Road 34 (Courtice Road).
1.3 A Route Selection Study is now being initiated to determine the
specific corridor for Highway 407. This will be subject to an
Environmental Assessment. The early determination of the actual
route will enable these lands to be protected and secured. It will
also remove the uncertainty which will assist the long term laud use
planning process.
2. FREEWAY CONNECTION EAST OF (%}DBTICE
2.1 It is anticipated that the Route Selection Study for the north/south
freeway connector in the vicinity of Regional Road @o. 34 will also
be initiated shortly. The study area is generally bounded by
Regional Road 34 to the west and the north/south hydro transmission
corridor in Lot 21, former Township of Darlington to the east. As
illustrated in Attachment #2' this area iooImdea lands designated for
industrial, residential, agriculture and open space uses.
2.2 Regional Staff, in consultation with Town Staff, identified several
alternatives which my accommodate the appropriate road system
through this corridor. These include:
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Alternative 1 Development of a freeway generally located on the
existing Regional Road 34 alignment.
Alternative 2 Construction of a freeway on a new alignment
immediately east of the eastern limits of the Courtice
Urban Area.
Alternative 3 Construction of a freeway on a new alignment generally
located along the north /south hydro corridor west of
Holt Road.
These alternatives are illustrated in Attachment Nos. 3, 4 and 5 to
this Report.
2.3 The route selection study will include a careful examination of all
alternatives in this area including the environmentally sensitive lands
north of Nash Road. Town Staff expressed the view that any such
freeway should by-pass the Courtice Urban Area due to the substantial
social and cost impacts. Nevertheless, Alternative #1 will test
the merits of a freeway connector along or adjacent to Courtice Road
(Regional Road #34) in relation to the other alternatives.
3. PROTECTION OF FREEWAY CORRIDOR AREA
3.1 Until such time that a route alignment is determined, it is important
to preserve all options presently available and ensure that development
activity does not jeopardize or adversely impact the route selection
process. In this regard, the Ministry of Transportation and the
Regional Planning Department will be carefully scrutinizing development
applications.
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3.2 Alternative #2 includes an interchange with Highway 401 in the
immediate vicinity of Regional Road 34. Given that this land is
presently designated "Industrial" and zoned "General Industrial (M2)",
it is considered necessary to pass an interim control By-law
prohibiting development in the area north of Highway 401 and east of
Regional Road 34.
3.3. on June 20, 1989, Regional Planning Committee approved a recommendation
to request the Town of Newcastle to introduce an interim control By-law
prohibiting development within the industrially zoned area as
described above. It is anticipated that Regional Council will adopt
this recommendation on June 28, 1989.
4. COMMENTS
4.1 The development of a north-south connector freeway is considered vital
to the overall functionality of the transportation system and to the
Town's future. In particular, this will be important to the Town's
economic development prospects. It considerably enhances the future of
the Courtice Industrial Park. All efforts should be made to ensure
that the route selection process is not hampered by any further
constraints than those existing presently. As a result, Staff fully
support the introduction of an interim control By-law (Attachment #6) to
achieve the protection of a possible freeway alignment.
4.2 Section 37 of the Planning Act empowers a municipality to pass an
Interim Control By-law for a period not exceeding one (1) year to allow
the municipality to freeze development until it has the opportunity to
undertake a Study to arrive at proper planning policies. Extension for
a second year is permissible. Although the environment assessment
process could not be completed within this two year period, the
identification of the preferred alternative could be determined.
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This Interim Control By-law would supezoede the existing zoning By-law
for the duration of this period.
4.3 Public meetings and prior notices are out required under the Planning
Act for the purpose of an Interim Control By-law. Regulations made
under the Planning Art do, however, require that notice of the By-law
be sent to all property owners affected and those property owners
within 120 metres of lands identified in the Interim Control By-law.
The affected parties have 60 days to appeal such Interim Control By-law
to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Franklin Wu, M.C.I.p.
Director of Planning 6 Development
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ATTACHMENT NO. 6
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
passed By-law No. on the 10th day of July, 1989, under Section 37
of the Planning Act, 1983.
AND TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 37(4) of the Planning Act, 1983, any
person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the
by-law by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
not later than the 7th day of September, 1989, a Notice of Appeal setting out
the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection.
AND TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 37(2) of the Planning Act, 1983, the
Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle has the authority to
extend the period during which the by-law will be in effect to a total period
not exceeding two (2) years.
EXPLANATION AS TO PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF
INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW NO. 89-
The Purpose and Effect of this By-law is to prohibit the use of land, building
or structures within the affected area generally described as being lands
immediately east of Regional Road 34 (Courtice Road), north and south of
Baseline Road, shown as such on the schedule attached to this By-law for
any purpose other than one for which it was lawfully used on July 10, 1989.
The Route Selection Study for the north/south freeway connection between
Highways 401 and 407 in the vicinity of Regional Road 34 will be initiated
shortly by the Ministry of Transportation in co-operation with the Region of
Durham and the Town of Newcastle. One of the study alternatives includes an
interchange with Highway 401 in the immediate vicinity of Regional Road 34.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
BY -LAW NUMBER 89-
being an Interim Control By -law passed pursuant to Section 37 of the
Planning Act, 1983.
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation has identified the need for a
north -south freeway connection, between Highway 401 and the proposed Highway
407 in the vicinity of Regional Road #34;
WHEREAS a Route Selection Study is required for the north /south freeway
connection;
WHEREAS one of the Study Alternatives includes an interchange with Highway 401
immediately east of Regional Road 34;
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham,
on June 28, 1989, requested the Town of Newcastle to introduce an interim
control By -law prohibiting development within the industrially zoned area
north of Highway 401 and immediately east of Regional Road;
WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle supports the designation of a north -south
freeway connection, east of Regional Road 34 and the Courtice Urban Area; and
WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle has requested that the Route Selection Study
to be prepared by the Ministry of Transportation commence immediately;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
enacts as follows:
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Comprehensive zoning By -law
84 -63, the area identified as "Land Affected by By -law" as per the
attached Schedule "A" shall be subject to the provisions of this Interim
Control By -law. No person shall within the "Land Affected by By -law" use
any land, building, or structure for any purpose other than for a purpose for
which the land, building or structure was lawfully used on July 10, 1989.
2. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By -law.
3. This By -law shall come into effect on the date of passing hereof,
and shall remain in effect until July 10, 1989.
BY -LAW read a first time this day of 1989
BY -LAW read a second time this day of 1989
BY -LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of
1989.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
BY -LAW NUMBER 89-
being an Interim Control By -law passed pursuant to Section 37 of the
Planning Act, 1983.
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation has identified the need for a
north -south reeway connection, between Highway 401 and the proposed Highway
407 in the viginity of Regional Road #34;
WHEREAS a Route `Selection Study is required for the north /south freeway
connection;
WHEREAS one of the Study Alternatives includes an interchange with Highway 401
immediately east of regional Road 34;
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham,
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on June 28, 1989, requested the Town of Newcastle to introduce an interim
control By -law prohibiting,,development within the industrially zoned area
north of Highway 401 and immediately east of Regional Road;
WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle supports the designation of a north -south
freeway connection, east of Regional Road 34 and the Courtice Urban Area; and
WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle has requested that the Route Selection Study
to be prepared by the Ministry of Transportation commence immediately;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
enacts as follows:
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
BY -LAW NUMBER 89-
being an Interim Control By -law passed pursuant to Section 37 of the
Planning Act, 1983.
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation has identified the need for a
north -south freeway connection, between Highway 401 and the proposed Highway
407 in the vicinity of Regional Road #34;
WHEREAS a Route Selection Study is required for the north /south freeway
connection;
WHEREAS one of the Study Alternatives includes an interchange with Highway 401
immediately east of Regional Road 34;
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham,
on June 28, 1989, requested the Town of Newcastle to introduce an interim
control By -law prohibiting development within the industrially zoned area
north of Highway 401 and immediately east of Regional Road;
WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle supports the designation of a north -south
freeway connection, east of Regional Road 34 and the Courtice Urban Area; and
WHEREAS the Town of Newcastle has requested that the Route Selection Study
to be prepared by the Ministry of Transportation commence immediately;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle
enacts as follows:
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Comprehensive Zoning By -law
84 -63, the area identified as "Land Affected by By -law" as per the
attached Schedule "A" shall be subject to the provisions of this Interim
Control By -law. No person shall within the "Land Affected by By -law" use
any land, building, or structure for any purpose other than for a purpose for
which the land, building or structure was lawfully used on July 10, 1989.
2. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By -law.
3. This By -law shall come into effect on the date of passing hereof,
and shall remain in effect until July 10, 1990.
BY -LAW read a first time this day of 1989
BY -LAW read a second time this day of 1989
BY -LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of
1989.
MAYOR
CLERK