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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT T.T.EDWARDS,M.C.I.P.,Director
HAMPTON,ONTARIO LOB 1,10 TEL.(416)263.2231
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 4, 1985
REPORT NO. : PD-27-85
SUBJECT: CITY OF OSHAWA DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1 . That Report PD-27-85 be received; and
2. That the City of Oshawa be advised that the Town of
Newcastle has no objection to the City of Oshawa
Draft Official Plan subject to the resolution of the
Town's concerns in respect of the residential and
deferred designations of those lands which are
currently included within Special Study Area No. 8;
and
3. That a copy of this report and Council 's decision be
forwarded to the City of Oshawa and the Region of
Durham.
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BACKGROUND:
On January 03, 1985, the Planning Department received a copy of
the City of Oshawa Draft Official Plan, along with a request for
comments.
Town Staff reviewed previously, drafts of the Official Plan in
September, 1983 and August, 1984. Concerns expressed by Staff on
these occasions related to the Industrial designation of lands
immediately to the west of Darlington Provincial Park, and the
Residential designations of lands currently included within
Special Study Area No. 8 by the Durham Regional Official Plan.
With respect to the industrial designation of the lands
immediately adjacent to Darlington Provincial Park, Staff
originally requested that these lands be included within a Light
or Prestige Industrial classification, given that the adjacent
lands in Newcastle are designated "Water-Front Related Major Open
Space" in the Regional Official Plan. In the draft Plan
considered by Staff in August, 1984, these lands were designated
for Prestige Industrial . As well , specific policies relating to
the minimization of adverse impacts on Darlington Provincial Park
were incorporated into the text.
In the most recent draft, these lands are only designated
"Industrial" on the Land Use Schedule. A more detailed
classification of industrial uses is provided in the text as well
as general policies related to the location of the different types
of industrial uses. The Plan states that industrial areas that
are highly visible from Highway 401 shall generally be developed
with prestige industrial or industrial - commercial uses, and such
areas shall be developed with external landscaping and visually
aesthetic buildings. As well , the site specific policies relating
to the lands in question have been retained in the Plan and
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specify that only uses which would have minimal adverse impacts on
Darlington Park are permitted on these lands. City of Oshawa
Planning Staff indicated in discussions with Town Staff that
specific industrial designations in the Official Plan were felt to
be too restrictive and are more appropriately detailed through the
zoning by-law.
As indicated earlier, Staff also have a concern relating to the
designation of lands currently included within Special Study Area
No. 8. The draft Official Plan designates the land south of
Taunton Road and east to Townline Road for residential , while the
land to the north of Taunton Road is designated Permanent
Agricultural Reserve (d) . The (d) indicates lands being
considered for future development subject to the appropriate
Official Plan amendments.
With respect to Special Study Area No. 8, the Durham Regional
Official Plan states that, due to such considerations as the
environmental sensitivity of the Harmony Creek watershed and
possible future growth in the area, the lands within the Special
Study Area require further study in order to determine a suitable
pattern of land uses. The City of Oshawa initiated a study on
Special Study Area No. 8 in late 1979. Although the study area
extended into Newcastle, the Town did not participate in the Study
due to other Staff committments. Town Staff did, however, provide
comments to the effect that the preparation of a Secondary Plan
for Special Study Area No. 8 was premature, particularly in light
of servicing committments made by the Region and the Town in other
areas. The Study was never completed and has not been actively
worked on for a number of years.
On July 23, 1984, Town Council considered a request by the City of
Oshawa to the Region to delete Special Study Area No. 8, to
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relocate the Major Urban Area boundary to Taunton Road East and to
designate the lands north of Taunton Road to Permanent
Agricultural Reserve (d) . Town Council resolved that the Region
be advised that the Town has no objection to the deletion of the
Special Study Area, but that the lands west of Townline Road be
redesignated so as not to be included within the limits of the
Major Urban Area of Oshawa.
The City of Oshawa Draft Official Plan also calls for preparation
of a Part II Plan for the lands south of Taunton Road currently
included within Special Study Area No. 8 prior to new residential
development proceeding. This area is identified as the Pinecrest
Planning Area in the Official Plan.
COMMENT:
Staff have reviewed the policies in the draft Official Plan
relating to the "Industrial" designation of the lands to the west
of Darlington Provincial Park, and are satisfied that they are
sufficient to minimize adverse impacts on the Park and to ensure
the development of compatible land uses. As indicated earlier,
City of Oshawa Planning Staff have indicated that the details of
the development of these industrial lands will be determined
through amendments to their zoning by-law. Provincial regulations
require the City of Oshawa to advise the Town of the passing of
any by-laws affecting areas within 1 kilometer of the Town. The
Town would have the opportunity to review any rezonings prior to
their being finalized. Based on all of these factors, Staff have
no objection to the "Industrial " designation of the lands to the l
west of Darlington Provincial Park.
With respect to the residential designation of those lands
currently included within Special Study Area No. 8, Staff note
that the Regional Official Plan states that a reserve capacity
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for an additional 30,000 population equivalent, over and above the
population already allocated, shall be incorporated into the
design of the Harmony Creek sewage system and the respective water
system for possible future growth in Special Study Area No. 8.
Town Staff are concerned that all of the 30,000 population growth
provided for by the Regional Official Plan is being allocated to
the Oshawa Urban Area. Although the Newcastle portion of Special
Study Area No. 8 is not an area that is currently being considered
for urban development, Staff do not wish to preclude the
consideration of that option in the future. Discussions with
Regional Works Staff indicate that most of the Special Study Area
is located within Pressure Zone 3 for the provision of water, but
that there are no current plans to establish a Zone 3 system.
Based on the factors discussed above, Staff maintain their
previously stated position that the designation of additional
lands for residential development is premature in light of
servicing committments made within other areas of the Region,
including the Town of Newcastle. In particular, Staff are
concerned that the designation of further residential lands in
Oshawa could delay the development of lands within Newcastle which
are already serviced or to which services are committed. However,
it has been suggested to Town Staff that there is insufficient
land within Oshawa to which services are committed to meet the
City's residential development needs; hence, the need to designate
Special Study Area No. 8. Staff will , therefore, be continuing
discussions with Regional and City of Oshawa Staff regarding the
need for, and extent of, additional residential designations
within Oshawa.
Staff, also have a concern with the designation of the lands north
of Taunton Road as Permanent Agricultural Reserve (d). As noted
earlier, the (d) designation indicates lands being considered for
future development subject to the appropriate Official Plan
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amendments. Staff feel that it is premature to designate land for
future urban development prior to the development of land already
located within the urban area boundary.
Staff, therefore, recommend that the City of Oshawa be advised
that, while the Town has a continuing concern with the residential
designation of those lands south of Taunton Road which are
currently included within Special Study Area No. 8, the Town
generally has no other objections to the proposed Official Plan.
In order to resolve some of the unanswered questions regarding
Special Study Area No. 8, it is Staff's intention to meet with
Oshawa Planning Staff to discuss same and will report back to
Council thereafter.
Respectfull bmitted,
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f' T.T. Edwards, M.C.I .P.
Director of Planning
JAS*TTE*jip
January 28, 1985
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