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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD-77-92 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE DN: OP49.GPA REPORT PUBLIC MEETING Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee File# -or # Date: Monday, April 6, 1992 Res. By-Law# report#:_pD__7_7__972__ File#: -41LN-42,1, 3, OPA 92 N/004 Subject: AMENDMENT 149 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE INCORPORATING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT POLICIES FILE: PLN 2.1.3, OPA 92 N/004 Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD-77-92 be received; 2 . THAT Amendment #49 to the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle to incorporate the Community Improvement Policies be approved as indicated in Attachment #1; 3 . THAT the necessary by-law to adopt the above Official Plan Amendment be passed and the amendment be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs; 4. THAT Modification #4 to Amendment #22 (the previous proposed Community Improvement Policies) adopted by the Town of Newcastle on November 24 , 1986, be withdrawn; 5. THAT Regional Council be requested to withdraw Modification #4 to Amendment #22 (the previous Community Improvement Policies) adopted by Regional Council on January 14, 1987; 6. THAT a copy of this report and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and 7. THAT the interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 1. BACKGROUND 1. 1 The Community Improvement Policies Official Plan Amendment and Background Research Study supporting it have already been submitted to General Purpose and Administration Committee for review at a Public Meeting held on January 6, 1992 . The above mentioned Amendment and Study have been distributed to relevant Regional and Town Departments and to interested members of the public, both groups and individuals. J REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 2 2. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT 2 . 1 "Community Improvement" encompasses those activities, both public and private, which rehabilitate, improve and/or redevelop the existing built and/or open area environment in selected areas of the community to accommodate the social and economic priorities of a municipality. Typically, Community Improvement Areas are older neighbourhoods where infrastructure has deteriorated or become deficient over time. 2 .2 Once Community Improvement Policies are approved and incorporated into the Official Plan, a municipal council may designate by by-law, Community Improvement Project Areas for which detailed Community Improvement Plans can be prepared. These Plans consist of a comprehensive program of Public Works and initiatives to rehabilitate these areas. Community Improvement Plans make it possible for a municipality to receive funding from the Ontario Government under the Program for Renewal, Improvement, Development and Economic Revitalization (P.R. I.D.E. ) and Ontario Home Renewal Program (O.H.R.P. ) . 3. BACKGROUND RESEARCH STUDY 3 . 1 The Background Research Study was completed in December 1991. The Study has two primary purposes; it identifies areas with deficient infrastructure and establishes the basis for the development of strategies necessary for the resolution of these deficiencies. "Deficient" infrastructure is measured against standards established by the Town or the Region. Building conditions were judged on the basis of the subjective evaluation of the Assessment officers. The Study is comprised of the following components: a definition of community improvement; and explanation of the community improvement provisions of the Planning Act; the purpose, background and process of this Study; an analysis of 50 REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 3 the candidate community improvement areas; and suggested strategies for the improvement of the selected community improvement areas. The nature and legal basis of community improvement policies are described in the Study. It also describes some of the resulting legislative instruments that implement the intent of community improvement policies. Examples of such instruments are: a municipality's right to acquire and hold land within a designated Community Improvement Project Area without a need for Ministry approval and the issuing of grants or loans to the registered or assessed owners of land/buildings within the Project Area to pay for all or part of the cost of rehabilitating such lands/buildings in conformity with the Community Improvement Plan. 3 .2 The process utilized in the Study was as follows: i) A draft amendment to the Official Plan was prepared including the development of a number of selection criteria to identify Community Improvement Areas. ii) On the basis of the selection criteria, eleven "candidate" improvement areas were selected by members of Planning, Works and Community Services Staff. The Bowmanville and Newcastle Village candidate areas were subdivided into districts: Bowmanville had six subareas including the Port Darlington Area; and Newcastle Village had two subareas including the Bondhead area. By utilizing "candidate" areas, research could be confined to those lands most likely to require community improvement. iii) Each candidate area was analyzed on the basis of the selection criteria and related matters. The topics included: land use concerns, building conditions, parks 510 REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 4 and community facilities, roads, sidewalks, illumination, sanitary sewer services, water supply services and stormwater management. iv) On the basis of the information gathered in Step (iii) , conclusions were made regarding the validity of the candidate area as a community improvement area. Furthermore, adjustments to the boundaries were considered in light of the analysis. V) The draft amendment was subsequently reviewed and amended to reflect the results of the research. vi) Possible actions to improve the conditions in the community improvement areas were developed for consideration at a later date. Community Improvement actions have been suggested in brief form for every selected community improvement area and subarea (17 in all) and in each of these, regarding every topic of concern that has significant deficiencies. 3 .3 The results of staff's analysis are described below for each Candidate Area and Subarea (shown on Map B of proposed Amendment #49, which is Attachment 1 to this report) . 3 . 3 . 1 Bowmanville Candidate Subarea B1 The following matters were considered significant deficiencies or concerns for this area. There are land use incompatibilities between the predominantly residential area and the industrial area west of Scugog Street (eg. the bulk fuel storage tank) and the CP Railway as it cuts through the residential area, creating for the area, noise, vibration and the possibility of derailment. Given its population, the subarea is deficient in 0.4 ha of parkland and about 20% of the residential area does not have good accessibility to 5 Q �� REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 5 parkland. The subarea also has deficiencies in its roads, sidewalks, sanitary sewers and storm sewers. This Candidate Subarea has been selected as a Community Improvement Subarea with a medium priority. 3 . 3 .2 Bowmanville Candidate Subarea B2 In terms of deficiencies, the following matters were considered significant. The household incomes for the two census tracts that are partially within the subarea are below the Town of Newcastle average with one census tract having household incomes more than $5, 000 below the Town average. The subarea has the same CP Railway problem as Subarea B1 (see above) . This area has a major deficiency in parkland. Given its population, the subarea is deficient in 1.2 ha of parkland and 100% of the residential area does not have good accessibility to parkland. The subarea also has deficiencies in its roads, sidewalks, sanitary sewers and storm sewers. This Candidate Subarea has been selected as a Community Improvement Subarea of medium priority. 3 . 3 . 3 Bowmanville Candidate Subarea B3 In terms of deficiencies, the following matters were considered significant. Much of the area has household incomes less than $5, 000 below the Town average. As for economic conditions Subarea B3 is relatively healthy although the recession is having an effect and there is a threat due to major commercial expansion proposed in other parts of Bowmanville. Given its population, the subarea has a significant deficiency in parkland: a shortage of 2 . 4 ha and about 80% of the residential area does not have good accessibility to parkland. The subarea also has deficiencies in its sidewalks, sanitary sewers and storm sewers. 0 `� REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 6 This Candidate Subarea has been selected as a Community Improvement Subarea with a higher priority for the Town due, in part, to the importance of this focal point in the Town. 3 . 3 .4 Bowmanville Candidate Subarea B4 The following matters were considered significant in terms of deficiencies. There are five census tracts that are partially within the subarea and all but one are tracts having household incomes below the Town average. The subarea has a land use incompatibility in that a large but isolated heavy industrial area is between Bowmanville Creek and a residential area. The CN Railway . spurline cuts through a residential neighbourhood, visually degrading it. The subarea has significant deficiencies in its roads, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, watermains and storm sewers. More than 6% of subarea homes are judged to be in poor condition. However, only a small portion of the residential area does not have good accessibility to parkland. This Candidate Subarea has been selected as a Community Improvement Subarea of higher priority. 3 . 3 . 5 Bowmanville Candidate Subarea B5 The following matters were considered significant deficiencies or issues of concern. The subarea has a land use incompatibility in that within the Industrial Park there are eight homes predating industrial development. The subarea has deficiencies in its roads, sidewalks, roadway illumination and sanitary sewers. The Candidate Subarea has been selected as a Community Improvement Subarea although of lower priority. 3 . 3 . 6 Bowmanville Candidate Subarea B6 In terms of deficiencies, the following matters were considered significant. The household incomes for the two '.1 U REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 7 census tracts that are partially within the subarea are below the Town average. The subarea has a major land use issue that must be addressed, namely in that the St. Marys Cement Plant and Quarry are close to residential areas. A number of noise, vibration and dustfall complaints have been reported. There is also local concern about the Plant's expansion and diversification of activities related to its marine terminal and its impact on the Lake Ontario shore. In addition, there are large numbers of existing homes/cottages subject to flooding by Bowmanville Creek and erosion and flooding on the lakeshore. More than 16% of the homes in the subarea are in deficient condition. The West and Cedar Crest Beach neighbourhoods do not have good accessibility to parkland. The subarea has deficiencies in its roads, septic systems and wells. This Candidate Subarea has been selected as a Community Improvement Subarea of higher priority. It should be noted, however, that these community improvement activities would be undertaken in conjunction with the direction of the overall planning policies for the waterfront as determined through the waterfront studies. 3 . 3 . 7 Newcastle Village Candidate Subarea N1 The following matters were considered significant deficiencies or issues of concern. The household incomes for the two census tracts that are partially within the subarea are below the Town average with one census tract having household incomes more than $5, 000 below the Town average. The CP Railway, which is the subarea's north boundary, borders a residential area and creates for the area, noise, visual unattractiveness and the possibility of derailment. The subarea also has deficiencies in its roads, sidewalks and storm sewers. 5 0 / REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 8 This Candidate Subarea has been selected as a Community Improvement Subarea. Due to the importance of the Main Central Area in Newcastle Village, the deficient conditions in this subarea were considered to be of higher priority. 3 . 3 .8 Newcastle Village Candidate Subarea N2 The following matters were considered significant deficiencies. The household incomes for the census tract that contains Subarea N2 are below the Town average. Approximately 20 homes are located in the shoreline hazard zone. This area is an identified damage centre requiring shoreline protection to stabilize residential properties and a municipal road. About 5% of the subarea's homes are in deficient condition. Although the existing population is small, there is little parkland to serve local needs. The subarea also has deficiencies in its roads and roadway illumination. This Candidate Subarea has been selected as a Community Improvement Subarea with a medium priority rating. 3 . 3 . 9 Orono Candidate Area In terms of deficiencies, the following matters were considered significant factors or deficiencies related to Community Improvement. The average household incomes for the two census tracts that are partially within the candidate area are more than $5, 000 below the Town average. Economic conditions for the historic downtown are uncertain. With very limited ability to grow, its relatively stable population cannot support the existing commercial space. A plaza built several years ago has captured the two anchor tenants formerly in the downtown area. Until it receives full municipal services, Orono is a market with limited growth potential. Also, the downtown has been affected by the recession. The candidate area has one land use incompatibility with an industrial area on Station Street being adjacent to a residential area and isolated from Orono's other industrial REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 9 areas. About 9% of the candidate areas's buildings are in deficient condition. The candidate area also has significant deficiencies in its roads, sidewalks, roadway illumination, septic systems, communal well and private wells and, storm sewers. This Candidate Area has been selected as a Community Improvement Area with a higher level of priority for future consideration for community improvement. 3 . 3 . 10 Burketon Candidate Area In terms of deficiencies, the following . matters were considered significant. More than 16% of the candidate area's buildings are in deficient condition. Burketon also has deficiencies in its roadway illumination. A minor land use incompatibility is the CP Railway which although it has little traffic, bisects the hamlet and leads to noise and vibration impacts and derailment risks. Just east of the hamlet is a gravel pit which generates nuisances such as noise and dust. This Candidate Area has been selected as a Community Improvement Area of a lower priority rating. 3 . 3 . 11 Newtonville Candidate Area In terms of deficiencies, the following matters were considered significant. The hamlet and the surrounding area has a parkland deficiency in that Newtonville lacks a hamlet community park and only has a parkette. Newtonville also has deficiencies in its roads and septic systems. This Candidate Area has been selected as a Community Improvement Area of a lower priority. 3 . 3 . 12 Kendal Candidate Area Kendal has deficiencies in its roads, sidewalks, roadway illumination and wells. 509 REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 10 This Candidate Area has been selected as a Community Improvement Area but is considered to be a lower priority. 3 . 3 . 13 Leskard Candidate Area About 10% of the hamlet's buildings are in deficient condition. The hamlet and the surrounding area are not within the service radius of a hamlet community park. Deficiencies were identified for sidewalks, roadway illumination, septic systems and wells within the hamlet. This Candidate Area has been selected as a Community Improvement Area with a medium priority rating. 3 . 3 . 14 Mitchell's Corners Candidate Area The following matters were considered significant deficiencies: roads, roadway illumination and wells. This Candidate Area has been selected as a Community Improvement Area but with a lower priority rating. 3 . 3 . 15 Haydon Candidate Area A number of buildings (approximately 12%) were in poor to fair condition and there were deficiencies in roads and roadway illumination. This Candidate Area has been selected a Community Improvement Area but also of a lower priority relative to other areas. 3 . 3 . 16 Enniskillen Candidate Area The hamlet has deficiencies in its roads, sidewalks, roadway illumination, septic systems and private wells. This Candidate Area has been selected as a Community Improvement Area of lower priority. ,) 10 REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 11 3 . 3 . 17 Hampton Candidate Area Hampton has deficiencies in its roads, septic systems and wells. The contamination of the water supply system is of particular concern. This Candidate Area has been selected as a Community Improvement Area of medium priority for the Town. 4. PUBLIC MEETING 4 . 1 In accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, appropriate notice of the January 6, 1992 Public Meeting of General Purpose and Administration Committee was given through an advertisement placed in the December 4, 1991 editions of the three weekly newspapers in the Town (Canadian Statesman/Newcastle Independent, Courtice News, Orono Weekly Times . As the amendment was town-wide in nature, notice was not mailed to any individual landowners. No delegations appeared at this Public Meeting and no comments were received. 4 .2 In accordance with the Planning Act, R. S.O. 1990, appropriate notice of this Public Meeting of General Purpose and Administration Committee was given through an advertisement placed in the March 4, 1992 editions of the three weekly newspapers in the Town (Canadian Statesman/Newcastle Independent, Courtice News, Orono Weekly Times) . 5. AGENCY COMMENTS 5. 1 The Community Services Department has provided a number of comments related to minor technical errors in the Background Research Study. These comments did not necessitate any changes in the proposed amendment either in terms of priority rating or boundaries for any of the Community Improvement Areas/Subareas. `.a 1 REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 12 5.2 The Public Works Department has commented that it has no concerns regarding the Public Works information in the Background Research Study. 5. 3 At the time of the writing of this report, the Regional Planning Department has made no comment on the Background Research Study. 5.4 The Regional Works Department has provided some verbal comments related to minor technical errors in the Background Research Study. These comments did not necessitate any changes in the proposed amendment either in terms of priority rating of boundaries for any of the Community Improvement Areas/Subareas. 6. CONCLUSIONS 6. 1 The Amendment has not been changed from the January 6, 1992 version because comments received to date have not necessitated any changes. Staff recommends that, the Amendment be considered by Council as is and that after the Amendment has been passed by Council, that it be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for approval. Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation to the Committee Franklin Wu, M.C. I.P. Lawr nce r Kotseff Director of Planning Chief Ad i istrative and Development Officer BR*DC*FW*ld 27 March 1992 Attachment 1e Official Plan Amendment REPORT NO. : PD-77-92 PAGE 13 Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: Gordon Carveth Ed Vanhaverbeke 612 Mill Street South 85 King Street West R.R.#8 Newcastle, Ontario. Newcastle, Ontario. L1B 1L2 L1B 1L9 Mrs. Mavis Carlton Philip Carlton President 77 Ontario Street Port Darlington Community BOWMANVILLE, Ontario Association R.R. #2 , Box 14 BOWMANVILLE, Ontario L1C 3K3 �� 13 ATTACHMENT + 1 DN:COMM-IMP.AME AMENDMENT NO. 49 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to provide revised policies for community improvement and to delineate Community Improvement Areas within the Official Plan. The existing policies contained in Section 2 . 3 of the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle were deferred for further consideration by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs at the time of the approval of Amendment #22 . BASIS: This amendment has been prepared under the authority and in consideration of the requirements of Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, which specifies that, prior to designation of any part of the municipality as a community improvement project area, appropriate Official Plan policies shall be in effect. The creation of community improvement policies are intended to encourage the examination of existing Town facilities and services to permit the identification of existing deficiencies and required improvements as well as encourage the rehabilitation and redevelopment of designated community improvement areas. The basis of this amendment is a document entitled "Community Improvement Policies: Background Research Study" prepared by the Town of Newcastle Planning and Development Department dated December, 1991. ACTUAL AMENDMENT: Section 2 . 3 of the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following Subsection 2 . 3 . 112 . 3 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT POLICIES 2 . 3 . 1 Goal To provide for and encourage those activities, of both the public and private sector, which lead to the maintenance, rehabilitation and redevelopment of the existing physical environment of the Town and to encourage existing residential, commercial and industrial areas to redevelop in a comprehensive manner. 2 - 2 . 3 . 2 Objectives (a) To encourage the rehabilitation of the existing housing stock; (b) To maximize efficiencies in the use of existing public services and facilities; (c) To improve the public infrastructure where deficiencies or deteriorating conditions exist in municipal, social, recreation and physical facilities in order to maintain the quality of the community; (d) To establish priorities for municipal spending with respect to community improvement; (e) To support both public and private efforts to maintain and rehabilitate existing buildings and/or redevelop properties in a manner which would have a positive impact on the community; (f) To preserve and enhance the viability of existing business districts and facilities; (g) To ensure that heritage features, are protected and integrated as part of community improvement plans. 2 . 3 . 3 General Policies 2 . 3 . 3 . 1 The Town shall prepare Community Improvement Plans for the areas identified on Map B. Community Improvement Plans shall be prepared in conformity with the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle. Upon approval, Community Improvement Plans shall serve as the basis for all community improvement activities. 2 . 3 . 3 .2 Community Improvement Areas on Map B are identified and delineated on the basis of conformity to the selection criteria stated below: (a) A significant portion of the housing and/or building stock is in need of rehabilitation, improvement and/or redevelopment; ? IJ 3 - (b) Conflicts between existing land uses in regard to such matters as noise, odour, parking, loading and traffic circulation; (c) Deficiencies in municipal sanitary or storm sewage systems, or water systems in the Urban Areas; (d) Deficiencies in private sanitary or water services in hamlets; (e) Deficiencies in roads, curbs or sidewalks; (f) , Deficiencies in on-street and off-street parking facilities; (g) Deficiencies in street lighting and street furniture; (h) Deficiencies in parks, other open spaces, or recreation and community facilities; (i) Existing residential uses on lands subject to flooding and/or erosion; (j) Household incomes significantly lower than the average household income in the Town. 2 . 3 . 3 . 3 The Community Improvement Areas and Subareas identified on Map B, are prioritized as follows: First Prioritv Bowmanville Subarea B3 Bowmanville Subarea B4 Bowmanville Subarea B6 Newcastle Village Subarea N1 Orono Second Priority Bowmanville Subarea B1 Bowmanville Subarea B2 Newcastle Village Subarea N2 Hampton Leskard 4 Third Priority Bowmanville Subarea B5 Burketon Enniskillen Kendal Haydon Newtonville Mitchell Corners 2 . 3 . 3 .4 Section 2 . 3 .3 .3 is to be used only as a guide in the preparation of Community Improvement Plans. Program choices, financial constraints, on-site project necessities, and funding criteria may change the priorities. The Town may revise its priorities without the necessity of an amendment to the Official Plan. 2 . 3 . 4 Implementation of Community Improvement Policies 2 . 3 .4 . 1 The Community Improvement Policies will be implemented by means of powers conferred upon Town Council under the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, and other applicable statutes. In particular, Community Improvement Policies will be implemented by: (a) the preparation and implementation of Community Improvement Plans pursuant to Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; (b) municipal and private sector participation in available Federal, Provincial and Regional programs to assist in the implementation of Community Improvement Plans; (c) the acquisition, improvement and disposal of land and buildings in a Community Improvement Project Area, in conformity with a Community Improvement Plan; (d) agreements with any government authority or agency for the preparation of studies, plans and programs for the development or improvement of a Community Improvement Project Area; 571 5 - (e) the integration of community improvement projects with the ongoing maintenance, improvements and programs of the Town with regard to roads, parks, community facilities and other public lands; (f) using the provisions of the Local Improvement Act, where appropriate, to upgrade municipal services; (g) encouraging public participation in the preparation of Community Improvement Plans; (h) enforcement of the Town's Property Maintenance and Occupancy By-law; (i) encouraging private sector involvement including the formation and support of Business Improvement Areas to maintain and enhance Community Improvement Areas with a commercial component; (j) encouraging infilling, redevelopment and conversion activities which meet the objectives of a Community Improvement Plan; (k) application of the Ontario Heritage Act, to support the preservation of historic or architecturally significant buildings and the use of funding programs under that Act; and (1) support for and co-operation with local service clubs and other organizations in the development of recreation and other facilities and services in a Community Improvement Project Area. 2 . 3 .4.2 The Town shall consult with the Region of Durham when Community Improvement Plans are formulated in order to ensure that improvements to sewer, water and other services under the jurisdiction of the Region are co- ordinated with the municipal improvements undertaken through the implementation of the Community Improvement Plans. When Community Improvement Plans include improvements to municipal services under the jurisdiction of the Region of Durham, the Town shall obtain the concurrence of Regional Council prior to the approval of the Community Improvement Plan. " 6 - IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle, as amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle, as amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. X11 • � I� 11 I� 1 I:91' � • � ' � • � � � \ € b_ 9 ... MM son 7 ��IOWAP i • . . • : a � R THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE BY-LAW NUMBER 92- being a By-law to adopt Amendment Number 49 to the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle. WHEREAS Section 17 (6) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, authorizes the Town of Newcastle to pass by-laws for the adoption of or repeal of Official Plans and amendments thereto. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle deems it advisable to amend the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle to incorporate Community Improvement Policies. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle enacts as follows: 1. That Amendment Number 49 to the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle, being the attached Exhibit "A" to Amendment Number 49 and Explanatory Text, is hereby adopted. 2. That the Clerk of the Town of Newcastle is hereby authorized and directed to make application to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for approval of the aforementioned Amendment Number 49 to the Official Plan of the Town of Newcastle. 3. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing hereof. BY-LAW read a first time this day of 1992. BY-LAW read a second time this day of 1992. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 1992. MAYOR CLERK