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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
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MITING: General Purpose and Administration Committee
DATE: October 22, 1990
REPORT #: PD-312-90 FILE #: Pln 15 .4
SUBJECT: NEWCASTLE WATERFRONT STUDY: FUNDING AND TERMS
OF REFERENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD-312-90 be received;
2 . THAT a study of the entire Newcastle Waterfront Study be
undertaken in accordance with the attached Terms of Reference and
subject to securing grants from senior government partners and
approval of funds in the Town's 1991 and 1992 Current Budgets;
3 . THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of
Tourism and Recreation be requested for maximum funding for the
Study;
4 . THAT the Royal Commission be advised that the Town of Newcastle
is prepared, in principal, to negotiate a Waterfront Partnership
Agreement to include, among other matters, a comprehensive
waterfront planning study;
5 . THAT the Royal Commission be requested to assist in providing
funding for the Study;
6 . THAT the Town incorporate funding for the Study into the 1991 and
1992 Current Budgets;
7 . THAT subject to approval of funding, Staff be authorized to issue
a Proposal Call for the Study and report back to Council;
8 . THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Tourism and
Recreation and the Royal Commission on the Greater Toronto
Waterfront be so advised.
9 . THAT the Region of Durham be so advised and requested to approve
the Terms of Reference. . . . .2
REPORT NO. : PD-312-90 PAGE 2
1. BACKGROUND
1. 1 On December 4, 1989, Committee approved the recommendations
contained in PD-327-89 authorizing Staff to commence with the
Bowmanville Waterfront Study. The Study was initiated to satisfy
previous direction from Council, requirements under Section
12 . 3. 3 of the Durham Region Official Plan and also as a result of
development interests in the Port Darlington Area. The Study
took in the area south of the C.N. Railway, from Lot 4 to the
Bowmanville Creek and West Beach Road in Lot 11, Broken Front
Concession.
The Study was funded by a grant under the Community Waterfront
Program of Ministry of Tourism and Recreation and contributions
from development interests in the area.
1.2 Subsequent to the initiation of the Study, Council directed the
Chief Administrative Officer and the Director of Planning and
Development to investigate and report on ways and means for the
Bowmanville Waterfront Study to be expanded, ultimately creating
a long term plan for the entire Town of Newcastle Waterfront.
1. 3 The Royal Commission on the Greater Toronto Waterfront in two
reports, A Strategy for the Greater Toronto Waterfront and now
the most recent report, Watershed have indicated that a study of
the entire Newcastle Waterfront should be undertaken to address
the public interest in the community, and not a small portion of
the waterfront area related to development interests.
1.4 In addition to the foregoing, there are a number of issues and
development applications along the waterfront that require a more
detailed analysis before decisions can be made as to the
direction of these projects, that could effect the future of the
Newcastle Waterfront.
Staff has also had many enquiries as to the potential for
lakefront development within the municipality. One new proposal
was recently submitted. . . . .3
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1.5 As a result of direction from Council, concern expressed by local
residents, the recommendations from the Royal Commission and
development applications, Staff have prepared the Terms of
Reference for an expanded waterfront study.
2 . THE WATERFRONT PLAN
2 . 1 The Study Area comprises all those lands on the Lake Ontario
Waterfront, south of Highway 401 in the Town of Newcastle.
2 .2 The Work Program for the Study would involve six (6) study
components:
i) Land Use and Environment
ii) Demographic Analysis and Market
iii) Recreation and Open Space
iv) Transportation
V) Coastal Engineering
vi) Urban Design
The various details of the study components are described in the
attached Terms of Reference.
2 . 3 The expanded waterfront study covers a large area and the level
of detail in the Terms of Reference will require a consulting
team with a great deal of expertise in each field. Staff are
therefore recommending that Council issue a Request for Proposals
to a number of consulting firms with previous experience in
waterfront development.
2 .4 It is intended that the expanded Waterfront Study follow the same
general format as the Bowmanville Waterfront Study. In that
regard, the study would be directed by a Technical Advisory
Committee, made up of representatives from key agencies, each
would have input into the planning process . Staff have had
experience on the Technical Advisory Committee with the
Bowmanville Waterfront Study and would agree that is successful
in creating achievable goals and objectives . . . . .4
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2 .5 The waterfront planning process would be subject to public input
from landowners, interest groups, residents and corporations. In
addition, there will be numerous public workshops where input and
comment will be welcome.
3 . STUDY FUNDING
3. 1 Given the area of the study and level of detail in the Terms of
Reference Staff estimate that the study will cost approximately
$250,000 and will take minimum of two years to complete. Due to
lack of Staff resources, a study of this nature will be best
carried out by a consultant.
3. 2 The Staff have met with representatives from Ministry of
Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Tourism and Recreation and The
Royal Commission with regard to this Waterfront Study. Although
the Ministries have not formally approved the Terms of Reference,
and cannot make a commitment to fund the study without a formal
resolution of Council, it is Staff's understanding that a portion
of the study would be eligible for funding under Ministry of
Municipal Affair's Community Planning Program (50% of the cost up
to $50,000) . A portion may be funded again under Ministry of
Tourism and Recreation's Community Waterfront Program although
Ministry staff have indicated the contribution will not be as
great as that of the Bowmanville Waterfront Study.
The Royal Commission has recommended that financial assistance be
made available to the Region of Durham and local municipalities
to prepare or extend comprehensive waterfront plans. In
consideration of the strong stance of pressure from the
Commission to complete an expanded Waterfront Study, it is also
anticipated that other sources of funding could be found with the
support of the Commissioner.
3 . 3 Given the anticipated cost of the study, it is anticipated that
the Town's share may be approximately $75,000 . Consequently, a
sum of this amount should be set aside in the 1991 and 1992
Budgets for a portion of the cost of study. . . . .5
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4. CONCLUSION
4 . 1 A Comprehensive Waterfront Study is needed in order to identify
recreational and tourism potential, resolve conflicting land
uses, address environmental and shoreline issues as well as to
resolve public access. This study will form a major component of
the Town of Newcastle Official Plan which will be undergoing
comprehensive review in the near future.
4 .2 The willingness from the Town of Newcastle to carry out the
Waterfront Study is imperative in order to secure financial
assistance and partnership from the Provincial Government and
from the Royal Commission.
Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
Franklin Wu, M.C. I.P. La` rence JKotseff
Director of Planning Chief Adn "trative
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DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE WATERFRONT STUDY
1. Study Purpose:
To formulate a long-term strategic plan for the preservation, enhancement and development of
the Lake Ontario Waterfront resource in Newcastle consistent with the principles of
development established by the Royal Commission on the Future of the Greater Toronto
Waterfront, the Greater Toronto Area Greenlands Strategy and the needs of residents of the
Town of Newcastle.
The study should include an action plan which identifies short and long term initiatives to
resolve current land use conflicts, the extent and nature of public access, the roles of public and
private sector including identification of priority areas for public acquisition, and watershed
initiatives required to resolve areas of environmental concern.
2. Study Area
The Study Area comprises all those land on the Lake Ontario waterfront south of Highway
401 in the Town of Newcastle.
3. Study Objectives:
Objectives
i) To provide guidance to Council in the form of recommended land use policies which
addresses the recreational, environmental and economic potential of the waterfront area.
ii) To review and address the Provincial initiatives and policies for the waterfront planning
area.
iii) To identify short and long term initiatives to resolve current land use conflicts in the
waterfront area.
iv) To identify the extent and nature of public access to the waterfront including the
feasibility of establishing a continuous public trail system.
V) To provide guidance to Council on the following development applications:
a) proposal by St.Marys Cement to expand its wharf and marine terminal activities
in Lots 14-16, Broken Front Concession, former Township of Darlington
b) proposal by the Ridge Pine Park Inc. to expand Wilmot Creek Retirement
Community in Lot 3, Broken Front Concession former Township of Darlington
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C) proposal by the Ridge Pine Park Inc. to develop a retirement home in Lot 3,
Broken Front Concession, former Township of Darlington
d) proposal by Bramalea to develop waterfront lands in Newcastle Village
vi) Address the relationship of the urban and rural areas to the Lake Ontario waterfront.
vii) To identify the roles of the private and public sector including the priority areas for
public acquisition.
viii) Identify the broadest possible range of recreational and open space opportunities to meet
the year-round needs of residents of Newcastle, the Region and Greater Toronto Area.
4. Study Components:
4.1 Land Use and Environmental Component
a) provide a detailed analysis of the existing use of lands within the study area including
land ownership, agricultural capability and use and potential land use conflicts
b) identify environmental features and issues including hazard lands, wetlands, ANSI's,
significant landforms, fisheries, erosion and water quality, in detail for the waterfront
study area, and in a general manner for the entire watershed area
c) assess existing site qualities including unique visual perspectives, woodlots, vegetation
and overall environmental constraints to be enhanced or protected. In this regard,
woodlots shall be inventoried for the Newcastle Village and Courtice waterfront areas
to identify those requiring specific protection measures
d) examine the barriers to the study area and the viability of various means to integrate
the study area with residential areas and services provided north of Highway 401 and
the C.N.R. mainline.
e) review existing Official Plan policies, the GTA Greenlands Strategy,and the principles
established by the Royal Commission of the Future of the GTA Waterfront as well as
those of other affected agencies such as the Conservation Authority to determine
implications for future development patterns
f) prepare a comprehensive assessment of the development constraints related to land use
and urban form. In particular, the study must address in some detail the existing and
long term plans for:
Darlington Provincial Park
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
St. Marys Cement Plant, Quarry and Marine Shipping Terminal
operations
Wilmot Creek Retirement Community
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Port Granby Low Level Radioactive Waste Site
existing shoreline residential areas,particularly the communities at Bond
Head and Cedarcrest/Port Darlington
Regional water and sanitary sewage treatment facilities
CN Rail
4.2 Demographic Analysis and Market Component
a) update and review the analysis of the population and demographic profile of Newcastle
to be prepared under the Recreation/Leisure Services Master Plan to identify particular
shifts and needs in respect to housing and recreation for the waterfront area. In this
regard, the consultant should have regard for the Town's Municipal Housing Statement
Study and the Provincial Policy Statement on "Land Use Planning for Housing".
b) review the analysis of employment and industrial land requirements to be prepared in
the Town's study assessing industrial land requirement
c) identify and assess specific markets related to industry, housing, tourism, marinas and
other potential development pressures in the area
4.3 Recreation/Open Space Component
The recreation and open space component must be prepared in cognizance of the policy
framework being formulated in the GTA Greenlands Strategy and the Royal Commission on
the Greater Toronto Waterfront. It must also be closely co-ordinated with other studies noted
in Section 5 of these terms of reference.
a) based on available information from the Recreation/Leisure Services Master Plan Study
(1990), the Region of Durham Sport Fishing Study and the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority Outdoor Recreation Planning and Feasibility Study,identify the
various levels of future needs related to all residents of Newcastle, and the Region of
Durham which could be met in the waterfront area.
b) update the inventory of existing and proposed waterfront-related passive and active
recreation facilities from Scarborough to Cobourg, as necessary
C) detail potential public access, recreation facilities, and open space systems including the
necessary measures to protect and enhance existing natural areas
d) identify and detail opportunities related to the tourism potential
e) identify linkages with valleylands, local parks and conservation areas
f) assess the potential for conflict between Town-users, Regional-users, and tourist-users
of the waterfront resource and the means of resolving same.
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4.4 Transportation Component
a) identify and assess existing and future pedestrian,bicycle and road connections to ensure
safe and adequate access to and along the waterfront
b) identify potential conflicts and improvements related to vehicular and pedestrian
movement through the area and across the CN mainline, 401 and Ontario Hydro
c) detail traffic and parking improvements which would have to be undertaken relative to
specific development opportunities
4.5 Coastal Engineering
a) review the shoreline management study being prepared for conservation authorities
b) conduct a peer review coastal engineering studies prepared in support of various land
development applications
C) identify damage centres, erosion setbacks and the anticipated impacts of shoreline
development and lake filling projects
d) develop official plan policies with regard to lake filling or shoreline protection measures.
4.6 Urban Design Component
a) prepare urban design guidelines for the urbanizing portions of the Newcastle Waterfront.
5. Parallel Studies:
The consultant is required to consult with the firms, co-ordinate information and have regard
for the following studies presently underway in the course of fulfilling the terms of reference
of the Newcastle Waterfront Study.
i) Bowmanville Waterfront Study (1990) - F.J. Reinders
ii) Courtice Community Complex Feasibility Study (1990) - Marshall Macklin
Monoghan
iii) Town of Newcastle Recreation/Leisure Services Master Plan (1990) - Hough
Stansbury Woodland, Jack Ellis & Associates
iv) Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Study(1990) -Sandwell Swan Wooster Inc.
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V) C.L.O.C.A. Outdoor Recreation Planning & Feasibility Study (1990) - Leisure
Plan International
vi) Royal Commission on the Future of the Greater Toronto Waterfront
vii) Greater Toronto Area Greenlands Strategy
viii) Municipal Housing Statement
6. Study Process:
The Study shall be undertaken in five phases:
Phase 1 Data Collection and Analysis
This phase will include the background analysis related to land use, environmental,
demographic, economic, transportation and coastal engineering components. The consultant will
be required to provide a comprehensive summary of all issues affecting existing and future use
of waterfront lands and identify opportunities and constraints to development and preservation
scenarios.
Phase 2 Review of Options for the Future of the Waterfront
The consultant will review a wide range of alternative land use scenarios consistent with the
urban structure of the Town of Newcastle and the principles established by the Royal
Commission on the Future of the Greater Toronto Waterfront.
Phase 3 Recommended Waterfront Strategy and Land Use Plan
Preparation of a recommended comprehensive land use plan for the Newcastle waterfront study
area appropriate for adoption as part of new Town of Newcastle Official Plan. The
recommended plan will contain:
clearly stated goals and objectives to provide vision, direction and priority for
the future use of the waterfront lands
articulate policies related specifically to the various land uses intended for the
area
identification of community improvement areas and appropriate policies to deal
with problem areas
The waterfront strategy will also examine the implementation mechanisms for securing
greenlands and facilitating public access which will include recommendations on the roles of the
conservation authorities, the Town of Newcastle and private sector development.
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Phase 4 Waterfront Development Plan for Newcastle Villa-ae
Further refinement of the principles and land use pattern adopted in Phase 3 which will
include:
preparation of a detailed secondary plan for the Newcastle Village waterfront
area
urban design guidelines
detailed site master plan for public parkland and open space areas
priority listing of capital improvements required to facilitate the implementation
of the Plan and their estimated costs
review of all sources of public and private sector funding and the preparation
of all necessary information for the Town to participate in such programs
Phase 5 Waterfront Development Plan for the Courtice Waterfront
The same process as Phase 4 for the Newcastle Village Waterfront
7. Public Participation:
The consultant will be required to undertake a public information and participation program
intended to solicit the views and identify the needs of local residents. In this regard, there
should be various forums for the input of the major landowners, environmental groups including
the Port Granby-Newcastle Environmental Committee and the Durham Region Field Naturalists,
ratepayers groups including the Port Darlington Community Association and the Committee of
Clarke Constituents, the Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board and the general public.
Broad public consultation will be undertaken as follows:
interviews with major landowners and citizen groups
Five newsletters to be published, one with each phase of the study for circulation
to residents and hand-out at community workshops
community workshops to be conducted in each phase
Public Meeting before Council at the end of phases 3, 4, 5
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8. Consultation Process
During the course of the preparation of the Study, the requirements and policies of all affected
public or regulatory agencies shall be considered.
For this purpose, the Advisory Committee will continue to meet for the purposes of sharing
information, providing direction and expediting the input of the key agencies. The Technical
Advisory Committee will consist of the following agencies:
Town of Newcastle - One Member of Council
- Planning & Development Department
- Works Department
- Community Services Department
Region of Durham - Planning Department
- Works Department
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
Ministry of Natural Resources
Ministry of Tourism and Recreation
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Royal Commission on the Future of the Greater Toronto Area Waterfront
This Committee may be augmented by representatives of the Ministry of the Environment, and
Federal Small Craft Harbours Branch. Other agencies will be consulted but not participating
members of the Technical Advisory Committee.
9. Meetings:
The Consultant will be required to attend meetings, including but not limited to:
i) Meetings with the Town of Newcastle Planning Staff as required.
ii) Consultation with the public and community ratepayer groups.
iii) Regular meetings with the Technical Advisory Committee (likely bi-monthly).
iv) Presentation of alternatives at a public meeting of Council at the conclusion of phases
3, 4 and 5.
v) Presentation of the fmal plan to Regional Planning Committee and Council, if deemed
necessary.
In addition, the consultant will be required to arrange a tour of various waterfront areas in
Etobicoke, Mississauga and Burlington, including discussions with local planning staff, for
Members of the Technical Advisory Committee, Town Council and representatives of local
interest groups.
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10. Deliverables:
The consultant shall prepare the following documents through the study process:
Newsletters for the Public Participation Each Phase - 250
Process
Background and Options Report Draft - 20
Final - 75
Recommended Waterfront Strategy and
Land Use Plan First Draft - 20
Circulation Draft - 40
Final - 75
Summary of Recommended Waterfront
Strategy and Land Use Plan 250
Newcastle Waterfront Development Plan Draft - 20
Final - 75
Courtice Waterfront Development Plan Draft - 20
Final - 75
All newsletters and reports shall be printed on paper made with recycled materials.
Appropriate visual displays which illustrate the various reports will be prepared for the public
participation process and presentations to Council.
All original text, maps, plates, data, reports and other materials or information collected or
prepared by the consultant shall be considered municipal property and will be turned over to
the Town at the conclusion of the study. All data files used and developed through the study
process will be provided to the Town on a floppy computer disk. In addition, both the Phase
I, Phase H,and Phase III Reports will be provided on floppy computer disk in Wordperfect 5.0.
11. Consultant Responsibilities:
The Consultant will be responsible for:
a) undertaking all necessary research, including data collection and analysis, required for
the completion of the work program components in accordance with Section 3 of these
terms of reference
b) undertaking appropriate measures to enable public input into the planning process, in
accordance with Section 7 of these terms of reference
c) appropriate consultations with outside agencies, organizations, government departments
and Ministries in accordance with Section 8 of these Terms of Reference
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d) attendance at meetings in accordance with Section 9 of these terms of reference
e) the preparation, production and distribution of the draft and final documents in
accordance with Section 10 of these terms of reference
f) minutes of all meetings
g) the preparation of monthly progress reports
No materials, data or information pertaining to the study are to be released to any individual,
group organization or agency without the express consent of the Town of Newcastle
12. Study Direction:
The work of the Consultant will be directed by the Town of Newcastle, Planning and
Development Department. The Consultant will be required to meet regularly with Town Staff
to review the study progress and seek direction from Staff.
13. Contract for Services
The Consultant shall prepare a written contract containing the following-
a) a detailed description of the consultant's suggested approach to the study as outlined
in these terms of reference and the requirements for any municipal staff resources
b) a specific timetable/work plan for the various phases of the study and a deadline for
commencement, submission of any reports and completion of the study process and
final report
C) the name(s) of the principal(s) of the firm who will be co-ordinating and presenting the
study and the staff who will specifically be assigned to the study
d) cost estimates with upset costs for the study, including such matters as the costs of
meetings, mileage, secretarial, telephone, fax, computer and printing costs. The
consultant will furnish an itemized estimate of the costs of each component and phase
of the study process. Any per diem rates and meeting rates for additional work not
specifically covered in these terms shall also be provided
(e) a schedule of hourly rates and an estimate of the number of days that each member
would spend on the study and a sum total of this time
The Consultant is encouraged to make separate constructive comments and suggestions
regarding the terms of reference and the approach to this study which in his/her opinion would
improve performance in carrying out the assignment. Such comments shall not be made
conditional to acceptance of the assignment.
Upon approval of funding for this study, the contract will be executed by the Town.
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14. Over-Run of Cost:
All costs incurred by the Consultant in preparation of the study and not specifically provided
for in the Consultant's proposal and authorization letter will not be the responsibility of the
Town of Newcastle.
Date: October 15, 1990
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