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REPORT
General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting: General mm File # TE,�_ b L J
Date: Monday, April 22, 1991 Res. #
Report#:PD-100-91 File #: OP 3 . 6, OP 3 . 8 AND OP 3 . 9 By-Law#
Subject: STATUS REPORT - HAMLET SERVICING STUDY
HAMLETS OF KENDAL, LESKARD & MITCHELL CORNERS
FILE: OP 3.6, OP 3.8 AND OP 3.9
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD-100-91 be received;
2 . THAT the preparation of Hamlet Secondary Plans for the Hamlets of
Kendal, Leskard, and Mitchell Corners be held in abeyance;
3. THAT the interested parties listed in this report and any
delegation be advised of Council 's decision.
1. BACKGROUND
1. 1 The Durham Regional official Plan is the governing planning policy
document in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Policies for
hamlet development are outlined by Section 10 . 4 of the Durham
Regional official Plan. Section 10 .4 .2 . 1 of the Regional Plan
states that "the delineation of the limits of and the detailing of
land uses in Hamlets shall be undertaken in a development plan
adopted by the Council of the respective area municipality prior
to major new development taking place. "
1. 2 In September of 1989, the Planning and Development Department
commenced with background research and data collection necessary
for the preparation of a draft Hamlet Secondary Plan for the Hamlet
of Leskard. The preparation of the draft secondary plan for
Leskard has been hindered due to a difficulty in obtaining comments
from the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of
Transportation. The Ministry of the Environment has yet to
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respond to a Hydrogeologic analysis prepared by Oceanfront
Developments justifying development in Leskard. In addition the
Ministry of Transportation has advised that they will provide
comments pending the completion of the 407 Route Alignment Planning
Study.
1. 3 In addition, background research and data collection commenced in
anticipation of the preparation of Hamlet Secondary Plans for both
Mitchell Corners and Kendal. The background research and data
collection reached the stage where Staff was evaluating the
planning rationale and merits of designating various parcels as
"Residential Expansion" in the proposed draft Hamlet Secondary
Plans .
2 . DURHAM REGION OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW
2 . 1 The Regional Municipality of Durham has undertaken a review of the
Regional Official Plan and the policies contained therein,
including the policies which regulate the development of the
Hamlets. Section 13. 3.5 of the recommended plan would require the
completion of a Settlement Capacity Study to the satisfaction of
the Region and the Ministry of the Environment prior to the
development of the Hamlet Secondary Plan. The Settlement Capacity
Study, which is to be undertaken by the local municipality, shall
include the following:
"a) an analysis of the hydrogeological regime in the area to
determine the availability and quality of groundwater on a
long term basis;
b) an assessment of the impact of future development on existing
groundwater quantity and quality and on existing sources of
drinking water, including municipal, communal and private
wells;
c) an assessment of the long term suitability of the soil
conditions for the effective operation of private waste
disposal systems;
d) an identification of any existing restrictions to future
development;
e) an assessment of surface drainage;
f) an assessment of how new growth will be complimentary to, and
consistent with, the historic character in the hamlet;
g) an assessment of the impact of new growth on the natural
environment; and
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h) a statement of conformity with the Agricultural Code of
Practice. "
2 .2 After reviewing the recommended plan, Staff have concluded that the
requirement of Section 13 .3 .5 (f) through 13 . 3.5 (h) can be
addressed "in house" by liaising with various agencies such as the
Ministry of the Environment and the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority. However, the requirements of Section
13 . 3 .5 (a) through Section 13 . 3 .5(e) require specific skills and
expertise, in particular, the preparation of a hydrogeological
report and an environmental impact study.
2 . 3 Staff have contacted various consultants in order to obtain
estimated costs for the preparation of a report detailing the work
required by Section 13. 3 .5 of the recommended plan. The estimates
provided ranged from $8500. per Hamlet to $13,000 per Hamlet. It
is noted that these estimates are based upon a "typical Hamlet" and
may be less or more than the estimate, depending upon the specific
site conditions of the Hamlets.
2 .4 In reporting on the Durham Region Official Plan Review, Staff
brought to Council's attention the cost of the settlement capacity
requirements . Through Report PD-59-91, Council advised the
Regional Municipality of Durham that the Town of Newcastle is of
the opinion that Settlement Capacity Studies primarily deal with
issues related to servicing and therefore, should be the
responsibility of the Region.
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3 . STAFF COMMENTS
3 . 1 Although the completion of a Hamlet Plan for Leskard and the
preparation of Hamlet Plans for Kendal and Mitchell Corners had
been incorporated into the 1991 Work Program, there were no funds
allocated to undertake the type of hydrogeological analysis
required by the proposed Durham Region Official Plan policies. It
would be pointless to proceed in view of the pending change in j
Regional Plan policy.
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3 .2 Staff advise, for the Committee's information, that once the
recommended plan has been adopted by Regional Council and it is
clearly established within the plan which level of government will
be responsible for satisfying the requirements of Section 13 . 3.5,
Staff will reactivate the preparation of the Hamlet Secondary Plans
for Leskard, Kendal and Mitchell Corners provided sufficient funds
will be allocated in the Department's budget in future years to
carry out the settlement capacity study.
3 . 3 In view of the requirements of Section 13 . 3 . 5 of the recommended
Regional Official Plan, and in consideration of the financial
implications and other issues addressed in this report, Staff
recommend that the preparation of the Hamlet Secondary Plans for
the Hamlets of Kendal, Leskard and Mitchell Corners be held in
abeyance.
Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
Franklin Wu, M.C. I .P. L wrenc . Kotseff
Director of Planning Chief A e histrative
and Development Officer
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Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision:
Mary Jo Boyes Mario Veltri
John Wierzbicki 68 King Street East
4577 Trulls Road R. R. #1 BOWMANVILLE, Ont. L1C 3X2
HAMPTON, Ont. LOB 1JO
G. M. Sernas & Associates Ltd. Ocean Front Developments
Attention: Bryce Jordon Attention: Walter Frank
110 Scotia Court 115 Simcoe Street South
Unit 41 OSHAWA, Ont. L1H 4G7
WHITBY, Ontario L1N 8Y7