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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP-107-81 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT D.N.SMITH,M.C.I.P.,Director HAMPTON,ONTARIO LOB 1JO TEL. (416)263-2231 REPORT TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY G , 1981. REPORT NO. : P-107-81 SUBJECT: Bowmanville Urban Area Plan File: 2.1 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully submitted that the Planning and Develop- ment Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. That Report P-107-81 be received; and 2. That Council approve the Bowmanville Urban Area Plan as revised and attached to this Report; and 3. That the Region of Durham be requested to amend the Official Plans for the Bowmanville planning area and the former Township of Darlington and to submit the Urban Area Plan for the Bowmanville Urban Area to the i Ministry of Housing for approval as soon as possible. i BACKGROUND: i On June 23, 1980, the Planning and Development Committee con- sidered staff report P-111-80 (copy attached) in respect of the draft Bowmanville Urban Area Plan and recommended to Council that staff be - 2 - authorized to arrange for public displays, meetings and notices in order to solicit public input to the plan. Council endorsed these recommendations on June 30, 1980. On July 9, 1980 staff advertised the location of the various public displays inviting written submissions and advising residents that public meetings would be advertised in the near future. On September 3, 1980 staff advertised a notice of public meetings to be held on September 11, 18 and 25. On September 11, 1980 the first of the scheduled public meetings was held and the plan explained to and discussed with those members of the public in attendance. Following a limited turn-out to the first meeting, further notices were placed in local newspapers to advertise the second and third meetings. In addition, major property owners were advised of the third meeting by written notice. In response to the public notices and meetings, staff have, to date, received only three written submissions (copies attached) . In addition, staff have met with two of the major landowners to discuss their concerns and possible objections to the plan. Aside from some minor concerns about hazard land designations delineated by Schedule 1 to the draft plan, the major concern identified has been in respect to staging and the sequencing of neighbourhood develop- ment plans. Staff have discussed the first, more minor concern, with the objector and indicated that the delineation of hazard lands conforms to the intent of the Durham Regional Official Plan and will be further refined at such time as a development application is actually being given consideration. - 3 - The second, and obviously the major concern, has been reviewed by staff and we are recommending the following modifications to overcome the potential objections and to ensure the ordering development of the urban area based upon the logical extension of services. Page (ii) Section 1.3.2 Schedules - Delete subsection (v) in its entirety. Page 2 Section 2.1.2 (iii) (e) Neighbourhood Development Plans - Addition of a new section 2.1.2 (iii) (e) as follows: "While Schedule 3 represents the intended sequence for the pre- paration of Development Plans by the Town of Newcastle; subject to Council approval, the Town may consider the approval of Neigh- bourhood Development Plans out of sequence provided that such Development Plans encompass an entire neighbourhood as designated on Schedule 3; and that development of the neighbourhood respects the intent of Section 2.8.2 (iv) of this Urban Area Plan." Page 23 Section 2.8.2 (iv) - Delete in its entirety and replace with the following: "2.8.2 (iv) a) The Council of the Town of Newcastle shall consider the development and/or redevelopment of the Bowmanville Main Central Area and residential neighbourhoods adjacent to the Main Central Area or existing residential areas as a first priority in the develop- ment of the Bowmanville Major Urban Area. This shall be accomplished through such means as the approval of development proposals, the provision of public works and the provision of community facilities. b) Town Council shall monitor the rate of residential development on an annual basis and shall ensure that such develop- ment is both in keeping with the financial and administrative capa- bilities of the municipality and is within the Municipality's capa- bility to provide and maintain the required services. c) The timing and phasing of development with the various neighbourhoods will be determined through the consideration of plans of subdivision, and the negotiation of development agreements and will be based upon the logical use and extension of services, rein- forcing the Main Central Area Plan." SUMMARY OF PLAN: The Bowmanville Urban. Area Plan defines the scale, scope and policies related to future development within the defined urban area. It provides the framework within which Council and the Land Division Committee can assess - 4 - the merits of development proposals and exercise powers to pass restricted area zoning By-laws, to control subdivision development, and to grant con- sents for the conveyance of land. The Bowmanville Plan will form a component of the District Plan for the Town of Newcastle and has been proposed in accordance with the provisions of the Durham Regional Official Plan. This Plan will replace the Official Plan of the former Town of Bowmanville Planning Area. Each of the eight development policy sections in the Plan (1. Residential, 2. School Sites, 3. Parkland & Open Space, 4. Environ- ment, 5. Commercial, 6. Industrial, 7. Transportation, 8. Servicing and Staging) contain objectives, policies and implementation procedures that provide general guidance and relate specifically to the various land use designations outlined on Schedule 1. Schedule 1, the Land Use Structure Plan breaks the Urban Area into three neighbourhoods, each with several sub-neighbourhood areas. Projected populations within each sub-neighbourhood are plotted on this Schedule, as are proposed parks and schools (in approximate locations) . The ultimate population for all neighbourhoods is 43,200 persons. The Bowmanville Plan contains Schedules and related policy which identify environmentally sensitive areas and address environmental concerns, outline a transportation network, and show which neighbourhoods will receive I priority in the preparation of neighbourhood plans. The Urban Area Plan requires that a Neighbourhood Development Plan, or a plan which contains more specific policy for a defined neigh- bourhood, be prepared and adopted by Council prior to the approval of sub- division plans. i Respect 11 submitted, TTE:FA:]_b D. S4nith, M.C.I.P. Mav 27. 1981 Director of Planning