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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP-111-80 vn�.wxiE n 4 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 AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 23, 1980. REPORT NO. : P-111-80 SUBJECT: Bowmanville Urban Area Plan Copies of the Draft Plan will be distributed separately BACKGROUND: On February 11, 1980, the Town received the final copies of the Bowmanville Urban Area Plan as prepared by the I.B.I. Group. On February 14, 1980, the submitted Plan was circulated to a number of external agencies, and Town Departments for comment. Staff have reviewed all responses to the circulation and have made revisions to the Urban Area Plan as considered necessary. The comments received through the circulation are summarized below, and are accompanied by the applicable staff response. Town of Newcastle Public Works a) Under Section 2. 7.2 (viii) it is felt that all off-street parking areas should be paved. (Staff note that as a result of our revisions, the referred to Section is now 2.6.2 (viii) and that reference to park- ing lot surfacing has been deleted as a matter more appropri- ately dealt with through development agreements.) b) Section 2.8.2 (vii) d) , it should be noted that rumble strips are not permitted within the Town of Newcastle; under the Town's Design Criteria and Standard Drawings, the pavement widths and curves are standardized and con- trolled. (Staff note that this is now Section 2. 7.2 (vii)d) and that the wording has been revised to make this section more dis- cretionary than mandatory.) 7 2 - c) Under "Public Works", Section 3. 7; this Department requires an explanation of this Section. (Staff have met with Public Works Department and ex- plained the intent and basis of this Section.) d) At the time of the Neighbourhood Plans, the Public Works Department will comment further on the proposed arterial and collector roads, relevant to their design and location. (Staff have met with the Works Department and discussed the matter in an attempt to refine the location of roads at the earliest possible opportunity.) 3) This Department was not aware of the existence of the Storm Drainage Guidelines for the Bowmanville Urban Area Plan and would appreciate being notified of the status thereof. (Staff have responded to the Works Department on this matter.) Town of Newcastle Community Services The plan of having a neighbourhood park and school in each area, along with a Local Central Area would give the Town a good organized structure. The plan stresses convenient foot and bicycle paths, which are sadly lacking in Bowmanville and the Town of Newcastle in general. I have no problem with the Bowmanville Plan, for a matter of fact it is about time we were upgrading the Official Plan with objectives, policies and implementation of school sites, neigh- bourhood parks, open space and recreation. In closing, I have duly read the report on the Bowmanville Plan, i.e. ; Schools, Parks, Recreation and open space and I am in agreement with it. (Staff note that as a result of our own review the Sections dealing with parkland and open space have been revised to more clearly identify a hierarchy of open space and to rectify concerns of other agencies in respect of the terminology. We note that the intent of this section remains the same.) Newcastle Fire Department Although a number of comments were provided, only those directly related to the provision of fire protection services have been repeated here. 3 - Industrial - Policies appear to be well defined. Industrial districts could require a fire flow of 4500 g.p.m. from the piped water system. Transportation - Main arterial roads to provide a clear fire lane across the Town, minimum traffic congestion with fire department control of traffic lights, collector roads to local roads. Servicing and Staging - Water supply system proposed feeder- mains and pumping station would be adequate water supply for fire protection. Newcastle Building Department No objections or comments. Newcastle Treasurer's Department As a citizen the plan reflects a reasonable framework from which the growth and development of Bowmanville can be con- trolled. The plan does not appear to impose any financial burdens upon the Municipality and I would therefore advocate its adoption. Peterborough-Victoria-Northumberland and Newcastle Roman Catholic Separate School Board The following points are presented for your consideration: 1) The statement is significant namely that the former Town of Bowmanville is the heart of the Town of Newcastle; 2) Our opinion is confirmed in the report namely that present development is only 25% of the acreage of the Bowmanville Urban Area Plan; 3) It is confirmed that earlier forecasts in respect to popu- lation growth were optimistic. It is evident, at this date, that some of the stimulus to growth expected for the area did not develop. 4) A close analysis of the population forecast and the expected yield per household would indicate that the increase in en- rolment of pupils in separate schools will be conservative. 5) We have considered the subject urban area plan in conjunction with the School Board's future plans for the former Village of Newcastle and with the realization that pupils are pre- sently transported from the Village to Bowmanville. 6) This School Board subscribed to the philosophy in planning of green belts and large open areas many years ago. We would agree with the concept of a local central area and shared facilities in respect to all those institutions suggested except supermarkets and personal service shops. 1\ - 4 - 7) The consultants do not make reference to St. Stephen's school in respect to a park/school site. It is the hope of the School Board that past planning will remain in effect, whereby the school site may be enlarged and the property to the north will be developed as open public parkland. 8) The proposal in respect to the acquisition of public land is very interesting. It may be contrary to the new Planning Act. Anything that would delay the need for a School Board to make a definitive decision, in respect to a school site, at the time of subdivision approval would be helpful. It has been necessary to consider the subject urban area plan in conjunction with the future school needs in the planning areas of the Village of Newcastle and Courtice. A major unknown is the priority that the Town may establish in respect to the three major development areas. Assuming that the sequence of development will be in accord with the numerical sequence of the Planning Areas detailed on Schedule 3, and having some regard to the other two major planning areas in the Town, this School Board could have an interest in a site in Areas No. 3, located near Nash Road. The School Board will have representation present should the Town's Planning and Development Committee schedule a public meeting to consider the noted subject. Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education Although written comments have not been received at the time of writing, discussions with the Board's administrative staff have indicated that they will be recommending that the Board advise the Town that they have no objections. However, upon receipt of the Board's decision in respect of this matter, we shall take their concerns, if any, into consideration prior to finalizing the plan. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Exhibits 4, 7 and 11 of the Background Report and Schedule 1 of the plan have greatly under represented the extent of the regional storm floodplain of the Bowmanville Creek, north and south of Baseline Road on the west of the creek and south of Baseline Road, on the east. On the attached copy of Exhibit 4, we have indicated those areas which should be included in the "flood plain" category on each of the exhibits and the schedule mentioned above. The "Special Purpose Commercial" and the "Industrial Lands" designations on the affected ares of the Bowmanville Creek and Soper Creek respectively (Exhibits 7 and 11 of the Background Report and Schedule 1 of the Plan) , should be amended accordingly. These changes, in addition to recognizing existing constraints to development, are essential to ensure that the exhibits and Schedule conform to Section 2.3.2 (ii) a) , "Major - 5 - Open Space", of the Urban Area Plan. This subsection states that; "The Major Creek System comprises those lands within the fill and construction limits of the Bowmanville and Soper Creek system". Since the fill and construction limits are always at a higher elevation than the Regional flood elevation, the area of the floodplain, now designated for development, should be redesignated in a manner which restricts development. Schedule 1, so amended, would provide a general indication of the location of hazard lands within the study area, in accordance with Policy 2.4.2 (iv) b) of the plan. We find the method of describing Major Open Space and Hazard Lands under the environment section confusing in that, according - - - ---- -to--the--text,-Schedule-1 p-r-o-vides-n-indi-cation=o-f=-the=bounda-r-ies-/ --- extent, as applicable, of each of the designations. However, no differentiation is made on Schedule 1 between the two, and it is therefore not possible to determine if a property is within Major Open Space, Hazard Lands, or both. Further, the text refers to "physical hazards and their effects" (Hazard Lands) , and the Open Space Network", another description in the text, but not on Schedule 1, includes Major Open Space, Neighbourhood Parks and linkages between these and other major land uses. All of these provisions are included in one designation on Schedule 1 - "Hazard Lands and Major Open Space". These sections of the plan and schedule 1 should be changed to ensure ease of interpretation. For example, we can find no information which could substantiate normal Hazard Land restrictions to development in the area on Schedule 1 bounded by Regional Road 57, the C.P.R. Line and Highway #2. As a final comment, it is recommended that Section 2.9.2 (iii) be expanded to include storm water management techniques, at the Neighbourhood Development Plan stage, which will minimize or offset any future impacts on receiving watercourses. (Staff note that as a result of our own revisions to the subject sections, many of C.L.O.C.A. 's concerns have been dealt with.) Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee At this point, the members of the committee are appreciative of the Draft Urban Area Plan for Bowmanville. One of our chief and immediate concerns is the proposed build- ing of one-storey buildings at the banking corners. This is against the meaning and the spirit of the Baird Report. What can be done about it? (Staff have responded to L.A.C.A.C. 's question, advising them of the details of the new bank buildings. It may be an appropri- ate course of action to adopt the recommendations of the Baird Report by means of a development plan for the Main Central Area.) - 6 - Bowmanville Business Centre We have reviewed the Bowmanville Urban Area Plan and are quite interested in the Baird Report with special attention to the following Sections: 1.5 That the B.I.A. be extended Scugog to George Streets as per recommendation; 47 Proposal i.e. parking provision; 5.3 Proposed pedestrian passages and parking areas; - - 9- -- That Council undertake-to-re-furbish the-Cenotaph - - Park; and 10.6 That Council reconsider your proposals re: traffic operations implementing 10.4 a Municipal Parking Authority. (As noted above these concerns may best be addressed through adoption of Baird Report by means of a development plan for the Main Central Area.) Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission I have read with interest the copies of the Urban Area Plan submitted and find them to be very informative. However, as the material contained therein is directed towards avenues other than electrical, our comments at this time will be minimal other than to say the infor- mation contained therein will assist the Commission in their overall plans in the years ahead and we thank you for keeping us informed. Durham Regional Planning and Works Departments As previously discussed with your staff, many of the policies proposed in the draft plan for the Bowmanville Urban Area are similar to those prepared by the I.B.I. Group for the Courtice Urban Area. Therefore, it is sug- gested that the draft plan be revised in light of the changes made to Amendment 12 to the Official Plan of the former Plan- ning Area of the Township of Darlington (Courtice Urban Area Plan) as approved by the Region. It is most appropriate that such revisions be made prior to the presentation of the Bow- manville Urban Area Plan to the Newcastle Council. On the basis of staff's review, I would like to indicate the following additional comments. It is suggested that land uses within the main central area designated on Schedule 1 be detailed - 7 - as part of the District Plan in order that the policies proposed in Section 2.5.2 (i) conform with the appropriate provisions of the Durham Regional Official Plan. Section 2.5.2 (i) indicates that the total population shown on Schedule 1 exceeds the population guideline established in the Durham Regional Official Plan. It would appear that the difference is 500 additional population in the Bowmanville West Area (Nhbd's 3C, 3D and 3E) and in accordance with Section 17 of the Durham Regional Official Plan this would appear to be a minor deviation. Therefore, it is suggested that reference to the population on Schedule 1 exceeding the population guide- line in the Durham Regional Official Plan should be deleted. Section 2.5.2 (g) provides for the development of "small local central areas" to a maximum gross retail and personal service floor space of 1,500 square metres or approximately 17,000 square feet. It is suggested that Section 2.5.2 (g) indicate that an Official Plan Amendment to include such central areas would include a retail analysis that would be required to establish the need and that such Local Central Areas do not unduly affect the viability of existing and proposed Local Central Areas in accordance with Section 8.2. 3.4 of the Durham Regional Official Plan. With respect to Schedule 1 it is suggested that the following revisions be considered: (i) the existing water pollution control plant should be shown as a utility designation in accordance with the Durham Regional Official Plan; (ii) the Major Open Space designation with Hazard Lands should be changed to reflect Amendment No. 12 to the Official Plan of the Township of Darlington (Courtice Urban Area Plan) as adopted by Regional Council. Staff of the Regional Works Department have provided the follow- ing comments: (a) The population allocations to the various proposed neigh- bourhoods appear to conform with the population allocations as set out in the Durham Sanitary Sewerage Plans; (b) Statements contained in the plan will not adversely affect the Region with respect to the timing of installations of Regional Services to each of the neighbourhoods; (c) More detailed Works Dept. comments based on a comprehensive review will be made for each neighbourhood development plan as it is received for review. (Staff note that the Region's concerns have been addressed through our review and revision of the draft Urban Area Plan.) — s — Ministry of Housing Our major concern is the manner in which this Plan will be integrated into the District Plan for Newcastle. As you know, this Ministry does not endorse multiple district plans for a municipality, each covering part of the Town. We, therefore, were uncomfortable reviewing this plan in the absence of an over- all district plan. You recall that we had similar concerns in reviewing the Courtice Urban Area Plan. However, in Courtice we were aware of the time pressures in producing a plan which could be used to support the Courtice concept. It was agreed that, in the - - - in-ter=es=t -of -time-, the Courtice-Plan-would=be consider=ed as- amendment to the Darlington Township Plan. In the case of Bowmanville, similar time pressures are not pre- sent. In addition, we understand that the District Plan - Part I is presently in preparation. Therefore, we assume that the same urgency which prompted the Courtice strategy does not exist with the Bowmanville Plan. It is assumed that Council will not adopt this Part II - Plan for Bowmanville, prior to adopting the Part I Plan. There is another alternative; that is, adopting the Bowmanville Plan as an amendment to the Bowmanville Official Plan. This procedure has some administrative problems which render it im- practical. First, the urban envelope defined by the Regional Plan, extends beyond the boundaries of the former Town of Bowmanville Planning Area into the former Township of Darlington Planning Area. There- fore, in order to adopt this plan, one amendment to each of the two official plans would be required. Obviously, any part or all of both amendments would be subject to referral to the Ontario Municipal Board. In addition, when the District Plan is completed consolidating all the former area official plans (and amendments thereto) and submitted for approval, the same portions of the plan would be subject to referral to the O.M.B. Since the Official Plans for the former Bowmanville Planning Area and Darlington Planning Area were not being repealed in the process described earlier, certain problems could arise through new land use designations, definitions of terms, etc. in the amendments which were not used in the parent documents. This same problem was pointed out in the Courtice amendment to the Darlington Plan. Our position therefore is that given the state of the district plan, this plan for Bowmanville should be adopted as part of the District Plan, not as amendments to two existing official plans. - 9 - We assume that Council will take this approach and adopt the Bowmanville Plan as part of the district plan when it is in place. Therefore, certain changes to the format of this document will be necessary since it will not be a "free standing" document. (Staff note that while the Ministry's suggested course of action represents the ideal situation, the fact that the District Plan Part I still requires circulation and public meetings means that considerable delay would occur between finalization of the Bowmanville Urban Area Plan and its actual approval. While the Ministry does not support in- corporation of the Urban Area Plan as an amendment, we shall be:L v stU=gat-ing the=possibi-Lily o-f--adop '' - L 11 LL11�� Q� Q. LLGG standing plan and repealing the existing Bowmanville Official Plan and the applicable portions of the Darlington Official Plan.) There are certain technicial issues about the plan which we would like to raise for your consideration: Section 1 - Introduction should not be considered part of the plan. It is not an operative section, merely a description of the structure of the document. (Staff note that this con- cern has been addressed through our review and revision.) There is some confusion in the terminology used in Section 2.3.2 (ii) Major Open Space. Subsections (a) and (b) use the term "major creek system", however, the relationship between the major creek system and the major open space system is not clear. If the intent is to use C.L.O.C.A. 's regulation lines as limits to growth, then those lines should be shown. In addition, the land use schedule, by combining the "Major Open Space" and "Hazard Lands" designations under one category may lead to some confusion since their appear to be different policies applicable to each. We would recommend that the term Major Open Space System not be used. This term is also used in the Durham Regional Official Plan and is quite explicit as to the uses permitted within the Major Open Space Areas. In many cases, these uses are not appropriate in an urban area. Therefore, to avoid such potential complications, a different term should be used. (Staff note that this concern has been expressed by other com- menting agencies and has been addressed through our review and revision. ) The policies of Section 2. 7, Industrial, deal with the environ- mental consequences of industrial development. We would recommend that the Ministry of the Environment be contacted for advice in this area. (Staff note that Ministry of the Environment has advised us that they will be unable to comment on Official Plans, unless circulated by Housing, owing to their own workload.) - 10 - Section 2.8.2 (x) requires that bicycle and pedestrian routes be provided as a condition of all new development and redevelopment. This section should be reworded. As you know, pedestrian and bicycle path concepts can only be successful if the municipality is committed to a total system. This would entail certain acitivity on the part of the town in providing linkages between sections and giving encouragement to their use. Unless the Town is prepared to make such commitments, this section is not implementable as proposed. (Staff note that the wording of this section has been revised.) It is recommended that Section 2.9, Servicing and Staging, recognize the commitments to development made under O.H.A.P. agreements. These commitments should be fulfilled before con- sidering development beyond the areas serviced through those agreements. It is further recommended that M.N.R. and C.L.O.C.A. be consulted regarding the stormwater managment policies con- tained in this Section. (Staff note that Section 2.9 has been revised accordingly.) In certain cases our concerns may be satisfied by appropriate policies in the District Plan. However, without such a plan before the Minister, we cannot make such assumptions. We recommend that Council direct its efforts toward a com- prehensive district plan which would include policies for the urban areas. Without such a document containing common policies, it is difficult to evaluate this plan properly on the context of planning in Newcastle. Ministry of Natural Resources We do not have major criticisms of the report. The point we raised with our engineers was the feasibility of the stream alterations in Appendix 3, the Gore and Storrie Ltd. Report in terms of provincial criteria. Our engineers have made only one comment regarding the background reports: "We note Gore and Storrie Ltd. 's following statement on page 3, paragraph 2, concerning modifications of local western creek - "modifications, such as enclosing the watercourse through the proposed industrial development appear feasible provided ade- quate conveyance capacity and drainage management facilities are incorporated into the development plan and are approved by the Conservation Authority, the M.O.E. , M.N.R. and the Town." The above statement is also applicable to the local eastern creek. Therefore, a similar statement concerning modification of this creek should be included in the report." Other than that, our most important concerns in Bowman- ville are the valleys of the Bowmanville and Soper Creeks, which are important for their fisheries as well as the potential flood and erosion hazards. Both are good coldwater streams and support populations of brook and rainbow trout in their watersheds. Within the Town of Bowmanville there is some stress as a result of urbanization and the downstream location in what is primarily a cultivated watershed. Both streams have good productivity and potential; and should not be discounted because of the urbanization. toteGoodr e dr---Pla L -, - and Vanstone's Mill are probably the two most obvious, correctable problems facing that fishery, as they block the spawning runs from Lake Ontario. If these dams were removed, or satisfactory fishways installed, it is probable that the quality of the fishery in the watershed as a whole would be improved. The fisheries are an asset to the community, and we hope are not viewed as merely a program of Natural Resources, which has no relation to the community. The stream valleys could be used as the focal points of a recreational corridor system with trails, parkland, outdoor educational resources and environmental appreciation designed into the overall scheme. Over the long term, land acquisition in the stream valleys might be a valuable investment for the town or conservation authority. The section III - 2 on pages 12 - 13 and 2.2 of Appendix 3, give a negative impression on the stream valleys as constraints to development. While it is true the constraint aspect is most important, the potential benefits of good resource management in the stream valleys should not be overlooked. Pollution from all sources, including erosion of soil as a result of construction, is detrimental to water quality in the creek and, cumulatively, in Lake Ontario as a whole. From the fisheries and recreation point of view, it would be desireable to minimize erosion and siltation during the planning and construction of new developments in the watersheds. (Staff have noted the concerns relative the Gore & Storrie Report and will not be revising said document since we are not the authors.) Ministry of Agriculture and Food Staff of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food have reviewed the plan, and consideration has been given to it in view of the present goals and objectives of the Ministry and the guidelines on land use which support these goals and objectives. Please be advised that we have no objection to the proposal at this time. - 12 - Ministry of Transportation and Communication This Ministry has carried out a study of Highway #401 in this area which indicated that an interchange in the future could be provided At Cemetery Road when required. The long range plans including the updating of Waverly Road and the removal of the Liberty Street interchange which will be replaced by the Cemetery Road location. Should an alternate location, such as Training School Road, be chosen by the municipality, this Ministry would have no objections. It would be advisable for the munici- pality to protect the property requirements at either location ---------- Ontario Hydro It is my understanding, that a District Plan for the District Planning Area of the Town of Newcastle is presently being pre- pared. The Bowmanville Urban Area Plan will form an integral part of the District Plan, it will not amend the Plan. The District Plan, in turn, will be free standing and conform with the Durham Regional Official Plan. It will not amend the Reg- ional Plan. The Regional Plan contains a Utilities Services policy relating to electric power facilities. It is our desire to have a clear policy statement regarding electric power facilities in all Official Plan documents. You advise that the District Plan will contain general policy statements similar to that of the Regional Plan. To be consistent and in conformity with the Regional Plan, we request that the following paragraph or one of the same policy intent be included in the District Plan: "All existing electric power facilities and the development of new facilities including all works as defined in the Power Corporation Act, such as transmission lines, transformer stations and distributing stations, shall be permitted throughout the planning area provided that such development satisfies the pro- visions of the Environmental Assessment Act, including regulations made under the Act, and any other relevant statutes." In view of the fact the Bowmanville Urban Area Plan is to be an integral part of the District Plan and in conformity with its policies, you advised that it would not be appropriate to repeat the electric power facilities policy statement in the Area Plan. On this basis we request that the above noted policy be included in the District Plan only and not in the Urban Area Plan. 13 Once we are in receipt of the District Plan, we will be in a better position to understand, the interrelationship of the District and Area Plan and provide further comments on their treatment of our facilities. We have no other comments to make on the proposed Area Plan at this time. (Staff note that our first draft of the District Plan - Part I contains the requested policy statment.) Canadian National Railway I_hame�rc­viewed- nA1_-_Can-_o-ffe_r-_n constructive suggestion from the standpoint of this Railway. The plan designates an adequate amount of land for industrial uses in the south-east sector of the Urban Area lying between our tracks and Highway 4401, which can be readily penetrated with siding trackage if required by rail-oriented industry. This plan also precludes all Institutional and Residential uses in the vicinity of the C N Toronto-Montreal high speed main line, in conformity with good planning practice. With regard to the location of future arterial roads, my only concern is that the scheduled arterial extension of Liberty Street southerly and easterly into the Industrial Area, and north of the C. N. right-of-way, will be sufficiently flexible to per- mit a variety of industrial lot sizes between our right-of-way and the arterial road, and minimize the necessity for track cross- ings over this road. Canadian Pacific Railway A review of the report indicates that our main track between Toronto and Montreal passes through the area under consideration. Rail traffic is reasonably heavy and given the tight energy situ- ation, which we believe will continue, and general growth in the economy, we expect the traffic to increase in the years ahead. The proposal, as we read the report, is to have residential de- velopment take place adjacent to our right-of-way. Because rail- ways inevitably cause noise and vibration that affects the area on either side, we believe what is proposed will create a situ- ation in which there is a high probability of conflicts between the railway and residents. This is undesirable to all concerned including the municipality. We, therefore, believe you should reconsider the proposal and, at the very least, provide that resi- dential development next to the tracks develop in the later stages. It is the opinion of C. P. Rail that vacant land adjacent to our right-of-way should be reserved for industrial development. If, however, this is not possible, we would request that certain con- ditions be imposed on any developer to ensure the safety and com- fort of adjacent residents and to mitigate, as much as possible, - 14 - the inherent adverse environmental factors. (Staff note that C. P. Rail have provided a list of con- ditions, which would approriately be included within Development Agreements. We also note that the designations of the Urban Area Plan conform to the Durham Regional Official Plan, however, Council may, if it so desires, include appropriate industrial designations within Residential areas subject to Section 8.1.2.1 (b) of the Durham Regional Official Plan.) COMMENTS: Staff have reviewed all responses to the circulation and ave­_r(WaPVise -t -e - ra t—Bowmariw e-Urlian. Area plan-'accordn.gly.have also also made revisions in accordance with our own departmental review. Of these revisions, the two which are the most noteworthy are; the removal of the Pine Ridge Training School from within the urban area; and the expansion of the major open space designations for both the Bow- manville and Soper Creeks in the vicinity of Baseline Road. In the first case, the Pine Rodge Training School site is designated "Institutional" by the Durham Regional Official Plan but lies outside of the residential areas of Bowmanville. As the training school is no longer in use and as the final disposition of the property has not yet been determined, staff feelthat it would be appropriate to exclude the site from the urban area. In the second case, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority requested the revisions as a result of their review which indi- cated a major discrepancy between the Authority's floodplain mapping and the designations shown on the first draft of the Urban Area Plan. We note that both of the above revisions will require amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan, and these should be initiated upon approval, by both the Town and the Region of the Urban Area Plan. - 15 - We are now in a position to recommend that public input be obtained, and suggest that a series of two or three public meetings be held, and/or a public display set up. Owing to budget constraints, we cannot support publication of the entire plan, as was done in the case of Courtice. However, we are reasonably confident that public notices, meetings and displays will achieve a high degree of public visibility and result in the desired level of public involvement. RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Planning and Development Committee recommend to Council, the following: 1. That Report P-111-80 be received; and that 2. The draft Bowmanville Urban Area Plan be placed on public display at the following locations: Newcastle Town Hall Newcastle Public Library (Bowmanville Branch) Newcastle Planning Department (Hampton offices) and that 3. Staff be authorized to arrange public meetings for the purpose of presenting the draft Bowmanville Urban Area Plan to the public; and that 4. Staff be authorized to place a general notice in local papers, advising the public of the location of displays and the time and dates of public meetings, and inviting public input. Respectfully submitted, A��-tl- . TTE:lb D. N. Smith, M.C.I.P. June 16, 1980 Director of Planning