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Planning & Development
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Information Report to
Planning & Development Committee
From: Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP
Chief Planner ·
Report Number: 14-16
Date: November 14, 2016
Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/16
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2016-03
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2016-04
Fortress Munir 2013 Ltd.
South Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, Parts 4-10, Plan 40R-28897
(2055 Brock Road)
1. Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information regarding applications for
Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, and Draft Plan of Condominium,
submitted by Fortress Munir 2013 Ltd., to permit a residential common element
condominium development. This report contains general information on the applicable
Official Plan and other related policies, and identifies matters raised to date.
This report is intended to assist members of the public and other interested stakeholders to
understand the proposal. Planning & Development Committee will hear public delegations
on the applications, ask questions of clarification and identify any planning issue. This
report is for information and no decision is to be made at this time. Staff will bring forward a
recommendation report for consideration by the Planning & Development Committee upon
completion of a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. ·
2. Property Location and Description
The lands subject to the applications are the rear developable portion of the property
municipally known as 2055 Brock Road, located on the east side of Brock Road, north of
Finch Avenue within the Brock Ridge Neighbourhood (see Location Map, Attachment #1 ).
The subject lands to be developed have an area of approximately 0.59 of a hectare and are
the Phase 2 lands of a two phase development.
The surrounding land uses include (see Aerial Photo, Attachment #2):
north the Pickering Islamic Centre, and a future residential subdivision consisting.
of detached and townhouse dwellings, and a 0.33 hectare Village Green
which are presently under construction
east East Duffins Creek and associated valleylands, and,the TransCanada Trails
network
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south
west
3. Background
West Duffins Creek and associated valleylands, and further south are large
lots containing single detached dwellings fronting onto the north side of Finch
Avenue
Phase 1 lands consisting of a 3-storey office building with ground floor retail
and 12 live-work townhouse units and further west, across Brock Road, are
detached residential dwellings and the Brock Ridge Community Park
In 2010 Council approved a site specific rezoning application to facilitate the development
of the Phase 1 lands for a mixed use development consisting of a 3-storey office building
with ground floor retail and 12 live-work townhouse units. A portion of the valleylands
associated with the Duffins Creek were rezoned from "G" -Greenbelt Zone to "OS-HL" -
Open Space -Hazard Lands Zone. All of the valleylands associated with both Phase 1 and
Phase 2 lands (Phase 2 lands being the lands subject of the current applications) will be
conveyec;Uo the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) prior to the issuance
of the first building permit on the Phase 1 lands (see Context Plan, Attachment #3).
The Phase 1 lands were also subjectto an "(H)" Holding Symbol as several technical
matters were required to be finalized. Lifting of the "(H)" Holding Symbol required the
completion of several items including, but not limited to, the acceptance of an updated
Environmental Servicing Plan; acceptance of a Stormwater Management and a
Hydrological Report; acceptance of a revised Environmental Impact Study; receipt of an
acceptance letter from the Ministry of Culture of a Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Report;
acceptance of a Noise Impact Study; acceptance of an updated Phase 1 Environmental
Site Assessment; and execution and registration of a Development Agreement.
In June 2016, the applicant satisfied the above-noted conditions to remove the "(H)" Holding
Symbol and Site Plan Approval was issued for the proposal on the Phase 1 lands. Building
Permit applications for the buildings on the Phase 1 lands have been received and are
currently under review.
4. Applicant's Proposal
The applicant is proposing a common element condominium development. The concept
plan illustrates 3 townhouse blocks consisting of 25 traditional townhouse units fronting
onto an internal private road. All buildings are proposed to be 3 storeys, approximately
8.4 metres in height. Vehicular access to the development will be from the future Usman
Road by way of a reciprocal access easement over the Phase 1 lands (see Submitted
Conceptual Plan and Submitted Conceptual Renderings, Attachments #4, #5, #6 and #7).
Parking is provided at the front of the buildings off the internal private road. Two parking
spaces will be provided for each dwelling unit (one parking space within a private garage
and one space on the driveway). Visitor parking is provided at a rate of 0.25 spaces per
unit for a total of 7 parking spaces. The concept plan also includes a community mailbox
area, a water meter room, a storm sewer outfall maintenance easement and a pedestrian
walkway connection to the ravine.
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The applicant has submitted a Draft Plan of Subdivision. to create a single development
block. This is a technical requirement to allow the applicant to create the privately owned
parcels through a process called "lifting part lot control" (see Submitted Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Attachment #8).
The applicant has also submitted a Draft Plan of Condominium Application to create tenure
of the parcels in the development. The common element features include, but are not
limited to, .the internal private road, the visitor parking areas, community mailboxes, the
water meter room, internal pedestrian walkways, and a maintenance easement (see
Submitted Draft Plan of Condominium, Attachment #9).
The development will be subject to site plan approval.
5. Policy Framework
5.1 Pickering Official Plan
The subject lands are within the Brock Ridge Neighbourhood and are designated "Urban
Residential Areas -Medium Density". This designation is intended primarily for residential
uses and permits a maximum net residential density of over 30 and up to and including
80 units per net hectare. The permitted maximum floor space index (FSI) is up to and
including 2.5 FSI. The proposal will result in a net residential density of 42 units per net
hectare, which falls within the permitted density range of the "Urban Residential Areas -
Medium Density".
The Brock Ridge Neighbourhood policies encourage a variety of housing forms. The
policies also states that in the review of development applications situated north of the
West Duffins Creek, east of Brock Road, City Council shall acknowledge the landowners'
interest:
• in maximizing the developable area of the property and to this end, recognize that
the precise limits of development shall be determined in the field in consultation with
the landowner, the City, and TRCA, and
• in developing higher density development and to this end, shall consider the use of
density bonuses to achieve community design and other municipal objectives, in
addition to density transfers
5.2 Duffins Precinct Development Guidelines
The Duffins Precinct Development Guidelines provide direction for detailed land use,
transportation network, community design objectives and servicing arrangements for the
precinct. The design objectives indicate that development in the precinct must provide:
• a range of housing types including detached, semi-detached, townhomes, and
multi-unit dwellings
• streetscape and architectural designs that are aesthetically pleasing, diverse,
encourages social interaction within a neighbourhood, and supports safe
environments
• development that embraces the natural environment
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The Precinct is divided into 5 Development Areas with the intent to establish development of
a varied scale throughout the Precinct (see Duffins Precinct Tertiary Plan, Attachment #10).
The subject property is delineated as Development Area 5 on the Tertiary Plan. Area 5 is
intended to accommodate multi-unit, multi-floor buildings. Building heights permitted in
Area 5 ranges from a minimum of 4 storeys to a maximum of 8 storeys. Variations to
minimum and maximum building heights may be considered if it can be demonstrated that
the objectives of the guidelines will be achieved.
Detailed floodplain mapping by TRCA subsequent to Council's adoption of the Brock Ridge
Neighbourhood Plan and the Duffins Precinct Development Guidelines has resulted in
realignment of the "top of bank" or development limit for the East Duffins Creek Valley
closer to Brock Road in certain areas. This realignment of the development limits, among
other matters, affects the proposed road pattern in the precinct and the access to the lands
subject of this report. The Duffins Precinct Tertiary Plan also shows future School and Park
sites. The Durham DistriCt School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board
have indicated that the future School site is not needed. The location of the future Park site
has been shifted to the residential subdivision presently under construction to the north of
the subject lands. The Neighbourhood Plan and the Development Guidelines require
amendment to reflect these changes.
The applicant's proposal will be reviewed in detail to ensure compliance with the
requirements of the Brock Ridge Neighbourhood policies and the Duffins Precinct
Development Guidelines.
5 .. 3 Duffins Precinct Environmental Servicing Plan
In 2013, Council endorsed the recommendations of the Duffins Precinct Southern Lands
Environmental Servicing Plan Update, Final Report (ESP Update) dated November 2012,
prepared by Sernas Associates (now GHD). The ESP Update recommends detailed
technical strategies to address water resource issues including the protection of wetland
features, hydrogeology and water balance, erosion sensitivity, aquatic habitat and
headwater conditions, stormwater management strategies, phasing of stormwater facilities,
and required monitoring. The applicant's proposal will be reviewed in detail to ensure
compliance with the technical requirements and recommendations of the ESP Update.
5.4 Zoning By-law 3036
The subject lands are zoned "G"-Greenbelt Conservation, within Zoning By-law 3036, as
amendeq. The "G" Zone restricts the uses to recreational uses, conservation activities,
and/or buildings or structures designed to be used by parks and recreation purposes.
The applicant has requested that the developable portion of the subject lands be rezoned
to an appropriate residential zone category in order to permit the proposal. An amendment
to the zoning by-law is required to implement the applicant's proposal.
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6. Comments Received
6.1 Resident Comments
As of the writing of this report, no comments or concerns have been received.
6.2 Agency Comments
Region of Durham
Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority
Durham District School
Board
• as of the writing of this report, no comments or
concerns. have been received
• as of the writing of this report, no comments or
concerns have been received
• no objection to the development proposal
• approximately 9 elementary students could be
generated from the proposed development
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• the proposed development is within the boundary
areas of Lincoln Avenue Public School and Pickering
High School; both schools are located in Ajax
6.3 City Departments Comments
As of the writing of this report, no comments or concerns have been received.
7. Planning & Design Section Comments
The following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration:
• ensuring conformity with the City's Official Plan and Neighbourhood policies,
Development Guidelines, and the Environmental Servicing Plan (ESP) Update
• ensuring that the Draft Plan of Condominium accurately reflects the common elements
• ensuring that the limit of development, building setbacks and other technical
requirements are to the satisfaction of TRCA
• evaluating the appropriateness of the proposed site layout
• evaluating the appropriateness of the storm sewer maintenance easement
• evaluating the appropriateness of the proposed 3-storey building heights against the
Duffins Precinct Development Guidelines requirement of a minimum of 4 storeys to a
maximum of 8 storeys .
• evaluating the appropriateness of the proposed zero metre exterior side yard building
setbacks to common element features ·
• refining the boundaries of the "OS-HL" Open Space-Hazard Lands Zone
• evaluating the appropriateness of providing a pedestrian connection to the Duffins
Creek valleylands given that it does not connect to an existing or proposed trail
• ensuring that adequate resident and visitor parking is provided to support this
development
• reviewing the appropriateness of the proposed reciprocal access easement connecting
the development's private road to the future Usman Road
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• ensuring the landowner pays its proportionate share of the cost of the ESP Update and
the construction of Usman Road
• ensuring that the required technical submissions and reports meet City standards
The City Development Department will conclude its .position on the applications after it has
received and assessed comments from the circulated departments, agencies and public.
8. Information Received
Full scale copies of the plans and studies listed below are available for online viewing at
pickering.ca/devapp or in person at the office of the City of Pickering, City Development
Department:
• Draft Plan of Condominium drawing, prepared by Verhaegen Stubberfield Hartley
Brewer Bezaire Inc., dated June 17, 2016
• Draft Plan of Subdivision drawing, prepared by Verhaegen Stubberfield Hartley Brewer
Bezaire Inc., dated June 10, 2016
• Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Implementation Report, prepared by
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, dated June 2016
• Grading Plan, Servicing Plan, Erosion Sediment Control_ Plan, and Details, prepared by
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, dated June 3, 2016
• Landscape Master Plan, Landscape Details, prepared by Marton Smith Landscape
Architects, dated May 2016
• Phase One Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by Soil Engineers Ltd., dated
November 27, 2014 (revision of report dated September 3, 2014)
• Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by Soil Engineers Ltd., dated
December 18, 2014
• Planning Justification Report prepared by MHBC Planning, dated July 2016
• Transportation Considerations, prepared by BA Group, dated June 29, 2016
• Site Plan and Site Statistics, Floor Plans-Block A, Floor Plans-Block B, Floor Plans
-Block C, Block A & B Elevations, Block C Elevations, prepared by Kahn Partnership
Architects Inc., dated June 24, 2016
• Soil Investigation -Final, prepared by Soil Engineers Ltd., dated July ~016
• Sustainable Development Guidelines
• Stages 1 and 2 Archaeological Report, prepared by A.M. Archaeological Associates,
dated July 8, 2009
9. Procedural Information
9.1 General
• written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the City Development
Department
• oral comments may be made at the Public Information Meeting
• all comments received will be noted at:Jd used as input to a Planning Report prepared by
the City Development Department for a subsequent meeting of Council or a Committee
of Council
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PlCKE·RJNG
Report to
Planning & Development Committee
From:
Subject:
Kyle Bentley ·
(Acting) Director, City Development
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-004/P
Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan
Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan
City Initiated
Report.Number: PLN 17-16
Date: November 14, 2016
Official Plan Review: The Environment and Countryside
Recommendation:
1. a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-004/P, initiated by the City of Pickering,
to change existing policies and schedules, and add new policies to the Pickering OffiGial
Plan with regard to the natural environment and countryside areas, be approved; and
b) That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan, to change
existing policies and schedules, and add new policies to the Pickering Official Plan with
regard to the natural environment and countryside areas, as set out in Appendix I to Report
PLN 17-16, be forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That Council adopt Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in
Appendix II to Report PLN 17-16;
3. That the City Clerk forward the Notice of Adoption to the Region of Durham and to each
person or pl:Jblic body that provided written or verbal comments at the Open House, the
Public Meeting, the Planning & Development Committee or the City Council meetings;
4. That, in light of recent actions by the Federal Government and the announcement in the
Canada Gazette, the Federal Government be requested to expedite the planning and
implementation of the proposed airport in Pickering; and
5. That a copy of Report PLN 17-16 and Council's Resolution thereon be forwarded to
the Minister of Transport, the Member of Parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge, and the
Members of Provincial Parliament for Ajax-Pickering and Pickering-Scarborough East.
Executive Summary: Since the approval of the Official Plan in 1997, a significant number of
new initiatives have been undertaken by the Federal Government, the Province, the Region of
Durham, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, and the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority in relation to the natural environment and countryside areas. These
include the Provincial Greenbelt Plan, the Provincial Policy Statement of 2014, the expansion of
the Rouge National Urban Park, as well as the preparation of various Watershed Plans and
studies by the conservation authorities. The City is required to bring its Official Plan into
conformity with these legislative changes and initiatives.
Report PLN 17-16 November 14, 2016
Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-004/P. Page 2
An Amendment to the Pickering Official Plan that provides stronger policies and updated mapping
regarding the natural environment and countryside, consistent with Provincial and Regional policy
direction, was prepared and circulated for comment. Related Informational Revisions to the
Official Plan were also prepared and circulated for comment.
Proposed Amendment 27 addressed many topics including: permitted uses in prime agricultural
areas; the federal airport lands; impacts of infrastructure and major utilities on key natural heritage
and hydrologically sensitive features; watershed planning; lot creation; rural settlement population
forecasts; local food production; and other housekeeping items. The Proposed Amendment also
included updated schedules and mapping; and the introduction of definitions for terms such as
"hazardous lands", "high aquifer vulnerability'', "vegetation protection zone", "watershed",
"hydrologically sensitive feature", and "key natural heritage feature".
Following the review of comments received from agencies, the public and developers, one-on-one
meetings with agencies, as well as companies and individuals on the rnatter, staff identified a
number. of minor changes to Proposed Amendment 27 and Proposed Informational Revision 22
(see Tables 1 and 2: Responses to Comments Received on Proposed Official Plan Amendment 27,
Appendices Ill and IV).
Recommended Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan is provided as Exhibit "A" to the draft
adopting By-law found as Appendix I to this Report. Recommended Informational Revision 22 to
the Plan is provided as Appendix II. Staff recommends that the City Initiated Official Plan
Amendment Application OPA 15-004/P, be approved, and that the By-law to adopt Amendment 27
to the Pickering Official Plan be forwarded to Council for enactment. It is also recommended that
Council adopt Informational Revision 22 to the Official Plan.
Amendment 27 is not exempt from Regional approval, and must be forwarded to the Region for
approval.
Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the proposed
Amendment.
1. Background
The review of the Pickering Official Plan is being undertaken through a series of
Amendments addressing specific topics and geographic areas. "The Environment and
Countryside" was identified as one of the topics to be addressed through the Official Plan
Review.
In 2010, the City retained the services of Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., and Natural
Resource Solutions Inc., to prepare a background study to inform the development of a
proposed Amendment to the environmental and countryside policies in the Official Plan.
Following consultation sessions with staff, key agencies, and Provincial Ministries, the final
background study: "Natural Environment & Countryside, Policy Study Background Review"
was released and presented to Council on March 7, 2011, and to the public at a public
consultation meeting on March 24, 2011.
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The background study recommended that the system-based approach (Natural Heritage
System) be strengthened as the preferred direction for policy and mapping regarding the
natural environment, and provided certain key recommendations to inform the proposed
policy changes to the Pickering Official Plan.
Since the completion of the background study, further changes to legislation and new
environmental initiatives were introduced which have assisted staff in developing a more
comprehensive Amendment in response to the changing environmental policy regime.
These legislative changes and initiatives include the following:
• The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Provincial Policy Statement of 2014
• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA's) Living City Policies for Planning
and Development in the Watersheds of the TRCA (November 2014)
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' Draft Guidelines on Permitted
Uses in Ontario's Prime Agricultural Areas (February 2015)
• the declaration of the Rouge Park as a National Urban Park (May 2015) and the
intended transfer of Federal Lands in Pickering to the Park
Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan affects many policy sections and schedules of
the Plan (see the full Amendment as Exhibit "A" to Appendix 1). The Amendment mainly
addresses the Land Use, Resource Management, Rural Settlements, Implementation and
Development Review Chapters of the Plan. Amendment 27 also requests that the Region
resolve several Deferrals to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in the Amendment.
Related changes to the explanatory text and sidebars of the Official Plan are provided in
Informational Revision 22.
2. Comments received on Proposed Amendment 27 and Proposed Informational
Revision 22
2.1 · Comments from the November 30, 2015 Statutory Open House
There were 23 people in attendance at the November 30, 2015 Open House. Questions for
clarification were asked, and two formal submissions were made at the Open House, which
have been listed and addressed in Table 2: Response to Public Comments Received on
Proposed Official Plan Amendment 27 (see Appendix IV).
2.2 Comments from the December 7, 2015 Statutory Public Meeting
There were 3 verbal submissions made at the December 7, 2015 Statutory Public Meeting
with the Planning & Development Committee. A summary of the verbal submissions from
Andre Kern, Jennifer Laffier,Peter Rodrigues, and staffs responses are contained in
Table 2: Response to Public Comments Received on Proposed Official Plan
Amendment 27 (see Appendix IV).
Members of Committee questioned the timing of a recommendation report on
Amendment 27 in relation to the Province's Coordinated Review of Provincial Land Use
Plans that was underway at that time. Members were concerned that the review may result
in changes to the fundamental assumptions made in relation to Amendment 27. This matter
is more fully addressed in Section 3 of this Report.
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2.3 Written submissions received
There were 28 written submissions received on Proposed Amendment 27, inclusive of
agency comments. Summaries of the written submissions received from the agencies and
members of the public and staff's response are contained in Tables 1 and 2 respectively
(see Appendices Ill and IV).
2.4 Additional consultation with the public, landowner representatives and agencies
Planning staff had separate meetings after the public meeting to further discuss the
contents of verbal and/or written comments received with:
• Ray Davies, Real Estate Strategy Manager (Ontario Power Generation)
• Chris Matson, North Pickering Community Management Inc. (on behalf of the Seaton
Landowners Group and Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation)
• Grant Morris, representing Luke and Sandy Andrews (owners of 3394 and
3400 Ninth.Concession Road)
• TRCA
• Region of Durham Planning Division
Comments made during these discussions related mostly to the points or concerns that had
been raised through the written submissions.
2.5 Region of Durham comments
The Regional staff suggested certain revisions to the Proposed Amendment and
Informational Revision. The Region has indicated that Amendment 27 is subject to
Regional approval. A summary of the Region's written comments and staff's response is
contained in Table I (see Appendix Ill).
3. The implication of the Coordinated Review of Provincial Land Use Plans
At the Statutory Public Meeting for the Proposed Amendment, members of Planning &
· Development Committee questioned whether the Province's ongoing review of the
Provincial Land Use Plans would change the fundamental assumptions that form the basis
of the Amendment.
Staff have reviewed the Recommended Amendment and conclude that proposed changes
to the Provincial Plans do not change the fundamental assumptions of Amendment 27. This
Amendment is an essential step towards updating and revising outdated environmental and
countryside policies in the Pickering Official Plan, to bring them into conformity with the
Provincial Policy Statement of 2014, the current Greenbelt Plan policies, the Regional
Official Plan, and with various new initiatives that have been undertaken by the Federal
Government, Province, TRCA and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA).
To finalize and adopt Amendment 27 now is a critical step towards achieving greater
consistency in policy interpretation and implementation.
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The Province has indicated that the final changes to the Provincial Land Use Plans would
take i!T)mediate effect, once approved. The Province is not proposing any transitional
provisions to enable the "grandfathering" of municipal conformity exercises (such as
Recommended Amendment 27), to be finalized and adopted after the changes to the
Provincial Plans take effect. This leaves a very narrow window for the Region and
municipalities to complete conformity exercises that were initiated long before the review of
the Provincial Land Use Plans commenced. As such, the Region of Durham is encouraging
area municipalities to adopt such conformity amendments to avoid significant cost and
resource implications of restarting a new conformity exercise.
If Amendment 27 can be approved by the Region of Durham before the proposed changes
to the Provincial Plans come into effect, the majority of the policy amendments will come
into force, and will not have to lie in limbo or be reintroduced as part of a repeated
Environment and Countryside Amendment in the future.
Any required refinements or updates to the Pickering Official Plan policies and mapping as
a result of the proposed changes to the Provincial Plans could be addressed through a
future house-keeping Amendment, without any fundamental changes or departures from
the key assumptions in the Recommended Amendment.
4. Changes have been made to the Amendment and the Informational Revision to
reflect the staff responses to comments received
In response to comments received from public agencies and the public, staff have made
approximately 70 changes to Proposed Amendment 27, and revised the corresponding
informational text and mapping in Proposed Informational Revision 22, where appropriate.
Most of the proposed changes are minor in nature and do not detract from the original
intent or purpose of Amendment 27. Some of the key modifications include the following:
• Including cross referencing to the Regional Official Plan, instead of unnecessarily
duplicating regional policies in the Pickering Official Plan;
• Including small scale landscape industries ahd commercial kennels as permitted uses
within the "Natural Areas" designation, subject to criteria consistent with the Regional
Official Plan;
• Revising policies and mapping regarding the Federal airport lands to recognize the
reduced land ownership for the proposed airport site and the updated Airport Zoning
Regulations, as announced in the Canada Gazette on July 18, 2015; ·
• Removing referencing and mapping regarding "Groundwater Discharge Areas", due to
the unavailability of dependable source mapping and the fact that groundwater
discharge impacts are assessed through hydrogeologic and water budget studies;
• Including a policy statement under the City's "Ecological System" policy that speaks to
the importance of addressing the interface between the built and natural environment
through ecological design techniques;
• Removing proposed policies regarding source water protection and well head
protection, and related new definitions since the Region is yet to bring its OffiCial Plan in
conformity with the Source Protection Plan before area municipalities can follow suit;
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• Removing a proposed policy that would permit minor grading within the Open Space
System -Natural Areas designation to accommodate adjacent development, because
development limits and the provision of proper natural buffers are determined through
environmental studies in consultation with the conservation authorities, which makes this
newly proposed policy superfluous;
• Including new definitions for the terms "Landscape Industry", "Significant", 'Wetlands",
"Significant Valley Lands", "Significant Woodlands", and "Significant Wildlife Habitaf', for
greater clarity and consistency with the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement;
• Including a policy that permits lot creation outside the Oak Ridges Moraine to facilitate
conveyances of lands to public bodies or non-profits for natural heritage conservation
purposes; and
• Revising the Land Use Structure, Transportation System, Resource Mana.gement, and
Rural Settlement Schedules in accordance with comments and updated mapping data
received from public agencies.
For more detailed information, see the proposed changes highlighted in bold in the column
on the right of Table 1 (see Appendix Ill) and Table 2 (see Appendix IV). Please note that
the "item" numbers in both the Proposed and Recommended Amendment 27 remain the
same for ease of reference.
5. Staff recommend that the Draft By-law to Adopt Recommended Official Plan
Amendment 27 be finalized and forWarded to Council for enactment
Staff recommend that Council support the Recommended Amendment by passing the
by-law to adopt Amendment 27, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 17-16. It is also
recommended that Council adopt the Recommended Informational Revision 22 as set out
in Appendix II to Report PLN 17-16 for inclusion in the Pickering Official Plan.
6. Request to expedite planning and development of proposed airport
Recommended OPA 27 contains policy revisions that are consistent with recent actions by
the Federal Government and the announcement in the Canada Gazette to reduce the size
of the original airport site area, and to revise the Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations.
To ensure greater certainty and to remove speculation about the site's future, staff
recommend that Council request the Federal Government to move forward with the
planning and implementation of the airport. The location of an airport in the City of
Pickering is a strategic element necessary to establish a more predictable long:-term land
use vision for the City. The proposed airport site, although smaller in size, will act as a
catalyst for economic growth and job creation in the City.
Appendices:
Appendix I
Appendix II
Appendix Ill
Draft By-law to adopt Recommended Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan
Recommended Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan
Table 1-Response to Agency Comments Received on Proposed Official Plan
Amendment 27
Appendix IV Table 2-Response to Public Comments Received on Proposed Official Plan
Amendment 27
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By-law to Adopt Amendment 27
to the City of Pickering Official Plan
Appendix No. I to
Report No. PLN 17-16
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The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No.
Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 27 to
the Official Plan for the City of Pickering ·
(OPA15-004/P)
Whereas pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.p. 13, subsections 17(22) and
21 (1), the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering may by by-law adopt
· amendments to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering;
And whereas pursuant to Section 17 (1 0) of the Planning Act, the Minister of Mwnicipal
Affairs and Housing has by order authorized Regional council to pass a by-law to
exempt p'roposed area municipal official plan amendments from its approval;
And whereas the Greenbelt. act, 2005, directs the Gorporation ofthe City of Pickering to
prepare and adopt an amendment to its Official Plan to bring the City of Pickering .
Official Plan into conformity with the Greenbelt Plan;
And whereas the Region has advised that Amendment 27 to the City of Pickering
Official Plan is not exempt from Regional approval;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1. That Amendment 27 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering, attached hereto
as Exhibit "A",. is hereby_adopted;
2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to fprward to the Regional
Municipality of Durham the documentation required by Procedure: Area
Municipal Official Plans and Amendments;
3. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing
hereof.
By-law passed this XX day of---'----
David Ryan, Mayor
Debbie Shields, City Clerk
Exhibit "A" to By-law ___ _
Recommended Amendment 27
to the City of Pickering Official Plan
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Purpose:
Location:
Basis:
The purpose of this Amendment is to add new policies to, and
change existing policies and schedules in the Pickering Official
Plan with regard to the natural environment and countryside areas
to bring the Plan into conformity with the various Federal,
Provincial, Regional, Conservation Authority, and other policy
initiatives, including, but not limited to the Greenbelt Plan, the
Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and the Durham Regional
Official Plan. Other policy changes include updated mapping to
reflect certain modifications to the road network, including the
identification of Highway 407, resolving various Deferrals, and
minor revisions reflecting new terminology and housekeeping
matters.
The Amendment applies City wide.
The City is undertaking ·an Official Plan Review in accordance with
the requirements of the Planning Act. The review is being
undertaken through a series of topic oriented amendments. The
need for the review reflects the fact that, since the approval of the
Official Plan in 1997, a significant number of new initiatives have
been undertaken by the Federal Government, the Province, the
Region of Durham, the City and other agencies incluG!ing the-
Conservation Authorities which relate to the natural environment
and countryside areas.
The Natural Environment and Countryside Policy Study dated
February 2011, provides the foundation for this Amendment. The
study reflects the results of technical analysis as well as
consultation with agencies, the public and other stakeholders. It·
reviewed and recommended updates to the natural heritage and
other environmental and countryside policies in the Official Plan to
conform to revised Provincial and Region of Durham policies;
respond to Conservation Authority initiatives; and introduce new
City initiatives. The Policy Study recommendations were further
refined and· augmented by staff to reflect more recent changes
brought about through new Provincial Policy and Conservation
Authority initiatives, as well as current conditions based on
available background information.
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Amendment: The Pickering Official Plan, Edition 6, February 2010, is hereby
amended by:
1. Amending Schedule I -Land Use Structure by:
• replacing a portion of the "Natural Areas" designation
north and adjacent to the Pickering Generation station
with the "General Employment" designation;
• replacing the "Active Recreational Areas" designation
situated west of the Frenchman's Bay and east of West
Shore Boulevard with the "Natural Areas" designation;
• adjusting the Federal Airport Lands boundary to run
along the southern boundary of the hamlet of Brougham,
and resolving Deferral 35 by the inclusion of an overlay
recognizing the reduced airport site area and the Federal
Government's continued support to protect the remaining
lands for economic development, including an airport;
• deleting the words "Federal Airport Lands" on the map
schedule, and adding the words '"'Proposed Airport Site"
and the associated symbol under "Other Designations" in
the Land Use Structure legend;
• Deleting the word "Airport" after the word "Federal" in the
Land Use structure legend;
• replacing parts of the "Prestige Employment" designation
located between Highway 401 and Bayly Street, west of
Church Street with the "Natural Areas" designation;
• replacing parts of the "Low Density Areas" designation in
the following locations in the South Pickering urban area
with the "Natural Areas" designation:
• east of Whites Road, south of the hydro corridor and
north of Finch Avenue;
• east of Fairport Road, south of the hydro corridor and
north of Duncannon Drive;
• south of Finch Avenue, west of Dixie Road and
north-east of Glenanna Road;
• south of Finch Avenue, east of Dixie Road, and west
of Monteagle Circle; and
• west of Fairport Road, east of Spruce Hill Road, and
south of Taplin Drive;
• replacing parts of the "Natural Areas" designation located
within the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve with the
"Prime Agricultural Areas" designation;
• replacing parts of the "Agricultural Areas" designation
located within the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve
with the "Natural Areas" designation;
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• replacing parts of the "Agricultural Areas" designation
located in the following areas with the "Natural Areas"
designation, in accordance with the Natural Heritage
System mapping in the Greenbelt Plan:
• north of the hamlet of Green River, west of
Sideline 28 and north of Eighth Concession Road;
• south of Seventh Concession Road, north of
Highway 7, between Sideline 28 and Brock Road;
• south of the Oak Ridges Moraine boundary, north of
Fifth Concession Road, between Brock Road and
Lakeridge Road;
• adjusting the boundary of the hamlet of Cherrywood, south
of Third Concession Road, to follow existing lot lines;
• adjusting the boundaries of Greenwood, east of
Westney Road and west of Greenwood Road, to follow
existing lot lines;
• deleting the Rural Study Areas at the Hamlets of Balsam
and Kinsale;
• revising and refining the Rural Study Area at Greenwood
and Area;
• adding a Rural Study Area at the Hamlet of Claremont;
• replacing "Agricultural Areas" under "Other Designations"
in the legend of the schedule with "Prime Agricultural
Areas";
• adding the Greenbelt boundary;
• adding the words "Greenbelt Boundary" and the
associated symbol under "Other Designations" in the
Land Use Structure legend;
• adding the "Natural Areas" designation along stream
corridors that have been extended in accordance with
updated studies and information from conservation
authorities;
as illustrated on Schedule "A" attached to this Amendment.
2. Amending Schedule II -Transportation System by: ·
• deleting the future Highway 407 underpass/overpass on
Paddock Road;
• change the designation of Highway 407 between the
hamlet of Brougham and Lake Ridge Road from ·
"Proposed Freeway" to "Existing Freeway";
• deleting the future Highway 407 underpass/overpass on
Sideline 4; ·
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• deleting the future freeway interchange at Sideline 14
and Highway 407 and replacing it with an
underpass/overpass;
• deleting the Future Type A Arterial Road (proposed
Highway 7 By-pass) south of the Hamlet of Kinsale;
• resolving Deferral 48 by deleting the proposed Type B
Arterial designation of Regional Road 27 (Altona Road)
north of the proposed Fifth Concession Road and
14th Avenue extension;
• adjusting the alignment of the Future Type A Arterial
Road (proposed Westney Road By-pass) westwardly, at
the Hamlet of Greenwood; and
• changing the status of the Brock Road By-pass around
the Hamlet of Brougham from "Future Type A Arterial
Road" to "Existing Type A Arterial Road";
as illustrated on Schedule "B" attached to this Amendment.
3. Deleting Schedule Ill-Resource Management and
replacing it with Schedules IliA toE as illustrated on
Schedules "C", "D", "E", "F" and "G" attached to this
Amendment, and which identify resource management
features as outlined in the table below:
Official Plan Schedule Feature recognized/identified
Schedule IliA-Resources • Natural Heritage· System
Management: Natural Heritage
System
Schedule IIIB-Resources • Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest
Management: Natural Heritage • Woodlands
Features • Former Lake Iroquois shoreline
• Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor
• Altona Forest Policy Area
Boundaries identified:
• Greenbelt Boundary
• Oak Ridges Moraine Boundary
Schedule IIIC-Resources • Watersheds and boundaries
Management: Hydrologically • Shorelines, Valley Lands and Stream Corridors
Sensitive Features • Permanent and Intermittent Streams
• Fish Habitat
• Wetlands
• Floodplain Special Policy Areas
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Schedule I liD-Resources • High Aquifer Vulnerability
Management: High Aquifer • Groundwater Recharge Areas
Vulnerability, and Groundwater
Recharge Areas
Schedule HIE-Resources • Areas of High Potential Aggregate Resources
Management: Aggregate • Waste Disposal Sites
Resources, Waste Disposal • Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
Sites and Abandoned Oil and
Gas Wells
4. Amending Schedule IV-1, Settlement 1: Cherrywood and
Area, by:
• adjusting the boundary of Cherrywood, south of
Third Concession Road, to follow existing lot lines; and
• deleting the "Special Interest Site" symbol at the
south-east corner of Third Concession Road and
Altona Road, and within the legend;
as illustrated on Schedule "H" to this Amendment;
5. Amending Schedule IV-2,. Settlement 2: Whitevale, by: .
• adding a new south by-pass for Whitevale Road, and
• deleting the proposed new road connection along the
south-west boundary of the hamlet;
·as illustrated on Schedule "I" to this Amendment;
6. Amending Schedule IV-4, Settlement 4: Brougham, by
adjusting the settlement boundary south of Highway 7, as
illustrated on Schedule "J" to this Amendment;
6.A Amending Schedule IV-4, Settlement 4: Brougham, by
deleting the proposed Brock Road By-pass and associated
text and replacing the proposed road alignment with solid
lines, as illustrated on Schedule "J" to this Amendment;
7. Amending Schedule IV-5, Settlement 5: Greenwood and
Area, by:
• adjusting the boundary east of Westney Road and west
of Greenwood Road to follow existing lot lines; and
• adjusting the alignment of the proposed Westney Road
By-pass w~stwardly;
as illustrated on Schedule "K" to this Amendment;
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8. Amending Schedule IV-7, Settlement 7: Birchwood Estate,
Schedule IV-8, Settlement 8: Barclay Estates, and
Schedule IV-9, Settlement 9: Kinsale, by deleting the
proposed Highway 7 By-pass, as illustrated respectively on
Schedules "L", "M" and "N" to this Amendment;
9. Deleting Schedule V-Oak Ridges Moraine Aquifer
Vulnerability, and replacing it with Schedule I liD-Resource
Management: High Aquifer Vulnerability, Groundwater
Recharge Areas to cover all areas of the City, as illustrated
on Schedule "F", and renumbering the subsequent
Schedule;
10. Revising Section 2.4 in Chapter 2 -The Planning
Framework, to read as follows:
"2.4 City Council recognizes the important role its Natural
Heritage System cofe afeas, coffidofs and linkages play~
in defining Pickering's natural landscape, and
sustaining a healthy ecological system; accordingly
Council shall endeavor to protect, conserve and enhance
its Natural Heritage System cofe afeas, coffidofs and
linkages."
11. Revising Section 2.5 in Chapter 2 -The Planning
Framework, by revising Subsections (a) and (e), to read as
follows:
"2.5 City Council will endeavor to:
(a) protect the City's critical ecological functions and
components from inappropriate human uses and
activities, including its Natural Heritage System
and within that system, stream and valley
corridors, envifonmentally -significant afeas,
fofests significant woodlands, shorelines,
wetlands, areas of natural and scientific interest,
rare species, and fish and wildlife h~bitat; ... "
(e) plan, design and manage-communities, both
urban and rural, in harmony with natural
processes and functions by:
"
(v) protecting, restoring, and where possible
creating large contiguous natural areas
and linkages in order to provide more and
better aquatic and terrestrial habitat and
corridors for wildlife movement; and
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(vi) promoting the use of ecological design
techniques through the development
review process to strengthen the sense of
connection between the built and natural
environment, which may include the
provision . of gateways and trailheads · to
natural . areas, designing buildings to
provide view corridors and passive
enjoyment of adjacent natural spaces, and
integrating green infrastructure and low
impact development techniques in
development."
11.A Revising Section 2.8 in Chapter 2 -The Planning
Framework, by revising Subsection (c), to read as follows:
"(c) lands north of Highway 7 and south of the Seventh
Concession Road, generally known as the
Proposedotential Airport Site.
11.8 Deleting Section 2.17 in Chapter 2-The Planning
Framework, as follows:
"2.17 City Council does not anticipate the development of a
full international airport in Pickering T.r.'ithin the time
frame of this Plan."
11. C Revising newly numbered Section 2.17 (previously
Section 2.18) in Chapter 2 -Planning Framework, to read as
follows:
"2.187. City Council recognizes the .economic importance of a
strong air transportation network in the Greater Toronto
Area, and for this reason shall protect lands for the
possible development of an regional airport as an
interim initiative until a decision is made v.'hether to
dC'1elop a larger facility on the balance of the Federal
Airport Lands as delineated on Schedule 1."
11. D Revising newly numbered Sections 2.18 (previously
Section 2.19) and 2.19 (previously Section 2.20) in
Chapter 2 -Planning Framework,. to read as follows:
"2.19.8. Until a decision is made whether to establish an larger
airport facility on the Federal Airport lands, City Council
shall only permit open space and agricultural uses that
do not preclude the possibility of an larger airport
facility.
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2.~19 Before the development of an regional airport in
Pickering, City Council shall request the proponent of
any such airport to submit, to the City's satisfaction, an
analysis of the environmental, social and economic costs
and benefits to the City of developing such an airport."
12. Revising Section 2.22 in Chapter 2 -The Planning Framework, to
read as follows:
"2.22 City Council adopts an overall population target forecast
for rural Pickering of 5,SOO 4,330 to 6,000 4,525 people for
the year ~ 2031, which represents a ~ 15 year
increase of between 1,000 and 1,500 approximately 200
people; this increase in rural population shall · be
accommodated as follows:
(a) at least m 80 people in hamlets and clusters
identified by this Plan; and
th] up to about 120 ~ people on lots ex1stmg
outside of settlements (hamlets,· clusters or
country residential fl:CW settlements ),.-atld
(c) up to beffi'een 100 and 600 people in new rural
settlements, including Barclay Estates,
Birchwood Estates and Spring Creek, and any
others if approor,.'Cd in accordance with the
prCF.isions of this Plan."
13. Revising Sections 2.23 and 2.24 in Chapter 2-The
Planning Framework, to read as follows:
"2.23 City Council adopts an employment target for rural
Pickering of 2,000 jobs for the year 2016 will actively
encourage rural employment opportunities which
support the rural community and are in accordance with
the provisions of this Plan."
"2.24 City Council shall accommodate encourage rural
employment opportunities in accordance vvith the
proor,.isions of this Plan, primarily as follows: ... "
14. Deleting Sections 2.29, 2.30, 2.31 and 2.32 entirely, and
adding new Sections 2.29 and 2.30, to read as follows:
"2.29 City Council may consider the minor expansion of the
rural settlement boundaries for the Hamlets of
· Claremont and Greenwood through the completion of a
Provincial or· municipally led rural study, in accordance
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exhibit characteristics of ongoing
agriculture.
Page 10
17. Revising Section 3.5 in Chapter 3-Land Use, by revising
Subsections (a) and (b), by adding a new Subsection (c) to
read as follows, and renumbering the subsequent
subsections accordingly:
"3.5 City Council:
(a) shall recognize as Open Space System on
Schedule I, a connected and integrated natural
heritage system of the City's valley and stream
corridors, shorelines; environmentally significant
~ areas of natural and scientific interest;
wetlands; significant woodlands forested areas;
major parks, recreational and conservation areas;
major open space linkages, marina areas, and
other major blocks of land comprising natural
core areas~ aftd corridors, and linkages; Natural
Core Areas and Natural Linkage Areas on the
Oak Ridges Moraine, and the Seaton Natural
Heritage System within the Central Pickering
Development Plan;
(b) may zone lands designated Open Space System,
for one or more purposes as set out in Table 3, in
accordance with the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan where
applicable, and in so doing will apply appropriate
performance standards, restrictions and
provisions;
W shall recognize that the Open Space System
includes key natural heritage and hydrologically
sensitive features which have related minimum
areas of influence and minimum vegetation
protection zones (see Sections 15.41 and 15.50);"
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Active Recreational
Areas
Boards, or which receives similar environmental approval, and
provided that the requirements of the Greenbelt Plan or the Central
Pickering Development Plan be complied, where applicable.
Stormwater management facilities and related works outside key
natural heritage and/or hydrologically sensitive features including
any associated minimum vegetation protection zone, except ·for
outfalls and related Low Impact Development (LID) works which
may be in key natural heritage and/or· hydrologically sensitive
features.
Small scale landscape industries, excluding the following:
• mixing of paper bio-solids or sewage sludge for the purposes of
manufacturing a product;
• the manufacturing of garden supplies;
• on-site retailing;
• large-scale modification of terrain, vegetation or both; and
• large-scale buildings or structures, and
Small scale landscape industries shall only be considered by
site-specific amendment to the zoning by-law, in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Durham Regional Official Plan.
Commercial Kennels, subject to the provisions of the Durham
Regional Official Plan.
All uses permissible in Natural Areas;
Active recreational, community and cultural uses, and other related
uses-;, provided that where such uses are located within the Greenbelt
Plan such uses adhere to the relevant Natural Heritage System and
Recreational Use policies of the Greenbelt Plan.
19. Adding "community gardens" and "farmer's markets" as
permitted uses to all land use categories in Tables 5,
Mixed Use Areas; Table 9, Urban Residential Area; and the
Potential Multi-use Areas Subcategory of Table 13,
Freeways and Major Utilities, in Chapter 3 -Land Use;
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and additional areas where there is a local
concentration of farms which exhibit
characteristics of ongoing agriculture;
accordingly, City Council:
(i) discourages fragmentation of the
agricultural land base;
(ii) encourages the consolidation of
agricultural parcels; and
(iii) prohibits the intrusion of urban land uses
into Prime Agricultural Areas;
(b) shall zone lands designated Prime Agricultural
Areas to permit primary agricultural uses as set
out in Table 12, in accordance with the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the
Greenbelt Plan where applicable, and in so doing
will apply appropriate performance standards,
restrictions and provisions including, where
applicable, compliance with the Minimum
Distance Separation Formulae as amended from
time to time in accordance with Sections 15.6 and
15.39;
(c) may also zone lands designated Prime
Agricultural Areas for certain agriculture-related,
on-farm diversified complementary and
supporthre agricultural uses arid limited non-
agricultural uses as set out in Table 12, in
accordance with the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan where
applicable, and in so doing will apply additional
appropriate performance standards, restrictions
and provisions including, where applicable,
compliance with the Minimum Distance
Separation Formulae as amended from time to
time in accordance with Sections 15.6 and 15.39;
(d) notwithstanding Subsections 3.11 (b) and (c),
shall for Prime Agricultural Lands within the
Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve Area,
require conformity with the relevant policies of
the Central Pickering Development Plan; ww
WID
({}.(g)
(gf.(b). prohibit major recreational uses shall not be
permitted on areas designated for agricultural use
in accordance with the policies of the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan;-and
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sales is operated;
• Horse shows and riding schools; and -
• Auctions of farm produce, livestock and equipment . -
On-Farm Diversified uses, that are secondacy: to the principal
agricultural use and limited in scale, such as:
• Home businesses I occupations; -
• Home Industries; -
• Agri-tourism uses . such as bed and breakfast establishments, -
farm vacation homes, and farm tours, provided such uses are
directl~ related and exclusive!~ devoted to the existing farm
operation.
Farm related businesses pradueing agrieultural praduets fram farm
aperatians, sueh as 7v"ame added praeessing and paeking aperatians
fur agrieultural praduets, raadside praduee stands retailing
praduets fram the farming aperatian, farm vaeatians as part af a
farming aperatian, and eattage v;,ineries pmeessing pmduee fmm
laeal fanning aperatians;
9ther farm related businesses, sueh as harse shaws and riding
sehaals and auetians af farm praduee, livestaek: and equipment as a
eampanem af a farming aperatian.
Non-agricultural uses, subject to the .. of Durham prov1s10ns
Regional Official Plari related to non-agricultural uses, and limited
to:
• Forest, fish and wildlife management; -
• Conservation; -
• Infrastructure, provided that in the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural -
Preserve Area infrastructure shall be subject to the policies of
the Central Pickering Development Plan, and infrastructure
within the Greenbelt Plan shall be subject to the relevant
policies of this Plan and the Greenbelt Plan;
• Existing, lawful uses; -
• For lands within the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve Area -
(see Map 5) agricultural research b~ colleges and universities,
provided that the research use does not jeopardize the integri~
of the agricultural lands.
Oak Ridges Moraine PrimaJy agricultural uses such as, ...
Countryside Areas
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23. Revising Section 3.12 in Chapter 3 -Land Use, by deleting
the word "and" at the end of Subsection (c), and adding new
Subsections (e), (f) and (g) to read as follows:
"3.12 City Council:
(c) .... controls; -arul
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
... '
shall encourage the expansion or construction of
Freeways and Major Utilities to avoid key natural
heritage or hydrologically sensitive features in
order to preserve the Natural Heritage System,
whenever possible;
shall require that the expansion or construction
of Freeways and Major Utilities within or through
key natural heritage or hydrologic features:
(i) outside the Oak Ridges Moraine
identified on Schedule IIIB or IIIC,
adhere to the policies of the Greenbelt
Plan and the policies of this Plan, where
(ii)
applicable; and
inside the Oak Ridges Moraine identified
on Schedule IIIB or IIIC, adhere to the
policies of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan and the policies of this
plan (see Section 15.45); and
notwithstanding Section 3.12(f)(i), shall where
infrastructure does cross the Natural Heritage
System or intrude into or result in the loss of key
natural heritage or hydrologically sensitive
features, encourage planning, design, and
construction practices to minimize negative
impacts and disturbance on the features or their
related functions, and where reasonable,
maintain or improve connectivity and wildlife
movement through mitigation and compensation
measures."
24. Revising Table 13 in Chapter 3-Land Use, to read as
follows:
1-~==-;~;~0::-l:~~=ii;~~;~:;~~~~~===::~:~-=-~ :: -=~-:=;~~:~~~
l Utilities Subcategory l (Restrictions and limitations on the us~sc permissible, arising.£rom l I .· ·· · " I other policies of this Plan, will be detailed in zoning by-laws:) ···l
[i~;.~~~:~i::~~!;i.;i!.;:;.::::.::.r::i!.~~~::::;.;.~::::~~~i.~~~::::~~~;:~:::~~~;:~~~:·.:;.~;:::;.~;.:·::~;.:~;;::·~i.::~~~~;::::;.~~;.]
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(b) in undertaking the hamlet expansion review, the
municipality or the Province shall,
(i) recognize the hamlets of Greenwood,
Kinsale and Balsam Claremont as priority
locations for potential minor expansion,
generally in the order listed;
(ii) establish the amount of additional growth
to be accommodated within the hamlet~
considering the overall rural growth target
and the allocations set out in Section 2.21
(Chapter 2);
(iii) ... '
(iv) ... ,
(v) ... ;and
(c) considerillg the results of the above study, may
establish, by amendment to this Plan, expanded
Rural Settlement designations on Schedule I and
revise the respective Part Three Rural Settlement
Plans (Chapter 12) incorporating any required
new policies and updating rural population
forecasts."
30. Revising Section 4.2 in Chapter 4-Transportation, by
deleting the word "and" at the end of Subsection (f), adding
the word "and" at the end of Subsection (g), and adding a
new Subsection (h) to read as follows:
"4.2 . City Council shall:
(g) ... decisions:;: ; and
(b)_ ensure that required transportation infrastructure
projects that impact the Natural Heritage System
or key natural heritage or hydrologically sensitive
features are planned, designed and implemented
in accordance with the environmental protection
policies of the Greenbelt Plan, Section 15.45 of
this Plan, and the Open Space System policies of
this Plan, where applicable."
31. Revising Section 5.3 in Chapter 5 -Economic Development,
. by revising subsection (f) to read as follows:
"5.3 City Council shall establish a balanced, long-term
program of local job creation with particular emphasis
on the following:
... '
(f) fostering rural economic and agricultural
activities through various initiatives including,
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(i) supporting co-operative farm businesses,
marketing groups, joint marketing of
produce, producer sourcing directories,
farm fairs and related promotions which
promote the availability of local food· and
value-added products;
(ii) encouraging the investigation of
non"-traditional crops, and small-scale,
organic and other specialized farming
methods which will assist in diversifying
agricultural products; and
(iii) preparing an economic development
strategy for agricultural areas, including a
local food policy which implements the
values and priorities in the Durham
Region Food Charter particularly related
to the issue of food security, and
encouraging the establishment of
institutional, industrial and commercial
local food procurement policies; and
(iv) zoning to permit home occupations, home
industries and small scale agri-tourism
uses in all Prime Agricultural Areas and
home occupations in all rural
settlements;"
32. Revising Section 10.1 in Chapter 10 -Resource
Management, to read as follows:
"10.1 City Council shall, in partnership with other agencies
and individuals, ensure the protection, conservation and
enhancement of the City's ecological natural heritage
features and functions, water, air, energy and other
resources, as well as ensure the protection of people and
property from environmental hazards."
33. Revising Section 10.2 in Chapter 10 -Resource
Management, by revising Subsections (a) and (b), to read as
follows:
"10.2 City Council shall:
(a) identify key natural heritage and hydrologically
sensitive features and areas to be protected and
enhanced, and risk areas requiring special
attention;
(b) protect . and enhance important key natural
heritage and hydrologically sensitive features and
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areas, and maintain as part of the Natural
Heritage s.System of core areas, corridors and
linkages; ... "
34. Revising Section 10.3 in Chapter 10 -Resource
Management, by revising Subsection (c), by deleting the
word "and" at the end of Subsection (d), adding the word
"and" at the end of Subsection (e), and adding a new
Subsection (f), to read as follows:
"10.3 City Council
practices that
features and
including: ...
shall encourage public and private
protect important key natural heritage
landscapes in their natural state,
(c) requmng where development is proposed,
restoration planting and encouraging in other
areas naturalized vegetationed buffers protection
zones adjacent to significant key natural heritage
and hydrologically sensitive features, including
watercourses, valley edges, wetlands, and
woodlots; ...
(e) ... ;and
.(f) promoting, through education, research and
collaboration with conservation authorities and
farm organizations, agricultural land
management practices that reduce and minimize
the amount of nutrients and pesticides used on
the lands that have the potential to enter ground
and surface water systems."
35. Revising Section 10.4 in Chapter 10 -Resource
Management, by replacing the words "environmentally
significant features" in Subsection (c) with the words "key
natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive features". _
36. Adding a new Section 10.5 in Chapter 10-Resource
Management, to read as follows and renumbering the
subsequent sections:
"10.5 City Council shall cooperate with the relevant
Conservation Authorities, the Regional Municipality of
Durham, the relevant Provincial Ministry, Parks Canada,
and other partners in the preparation and update of the
Rouge River, Duffins Creek, Carruthers Creek, Lynde
Creek, Petticoat Creek, Bella Vista, and Frenchman's
Bay and Lake Ontario Waterfront watershed plans and
sub-watershed plans where required; accordingly
Council shall:
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W implement the applicable objectives and
requirements of completed watershed and
sub-watershed plans into planning documents as
appropriate, in order to achieve sustainable and
healthy watersheds through an integrated water
conservation approach and the protection of local
surface water and groundwater resources;
.(b) prior to considering· the inclusion of lands in
northeast Pickering for urban area expansion,
require an update to the East Duffins Creek and
Carruthers Creek watershed plans; and
W. ensure that cumulative effects on . the Lynde
Creek watershed, including hydrology and
natural heritage are assessed, avoided to the
extent possible, and mitigated as part of any
proposed urban area expansion in that
watershed."
37. Adding a new Section 10.6 in Chapter 10-Resource
Management, to read as follows and renumbering the
subsequent sections:
"10.6 City Council acknowledges that achieving an integrated
Natural Heritage System is vital to ensuring healthy and
resilient watersheds; accordingly the Natural Heritage
System is identified on Schedule IliA. Protectio·n of this
system is encouraged to support ecological integrity,
including healthy terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Lands with the highest concentration of the most
sensitive and/or significant natural heritage and ·
hydrologically sensitive features and functions, are
identified on Schedules IIIB, IIIC and HID."
38. · Revising newly numbered Section 10.7 (previously Section
.10.5) in Chapter 10-Resource Management, to read as
follows: ·
"10.5-1 City Council recognizes the importance of its stream
corridors, and acknowledges the health of its valleys and
corridors can be affected by uses and activities anywhere
in the watershed; accordingly;-Council shall, in
coordination with the relevant conservation authority:
W identify permanent and intermittent streams on
Schedule IIIC to increase awareness of these
features;
(ab.) promote the retefttion of protect watercourses
and valley and stream corridors in an open and
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natural state as a key component of the Open
Space System;
W regard valley and stream corridors to be
important wildlife corridors, and encourage land
owners adjacent to, and permitted activities
within the corridors to implement best
management and stewardship practices;
(b.d) incorporate watercourses into corridors, linkages
the Open Space System, and encourage public
ownership of these resources public parks and
community facilities where appropriate and
feasible;
W where valleys and stream corridors cannot be
secured in public ownership, encourage
stewardship practices (see Section 10.3);
(e.t)
(g) where eroded and degraded stream corridors are
restored for the purpose of protecting
infrastructure or restoring natural form and
function, encourage the restoration of natural
riparian vegetation and removal of barriers to fish
migration, where appropriate.
(tlb) promote stream rehabilitationt through the
principles of natural channel design and use of
bio-engineering techniques in the final design
and construction, to the satisfaction of the City
and the Conservation Authority; and
(ei) require, where appropriate, the recommendations
of an Environmental Report to be implemented
(see Section 15.9-8.);"
39. Revising newly numbered Section 10.8 (previously
Section 1 0.6) in Chapter 10-Resource Management, to
read as follows:
"10.6.8 City Council recognizes the importance of stormwater
management in addressing water quality, quantity,
temperature, erosion control and water balance for
groundwater and key natural heritage and hydrologically
sensitive features that its watercourses, streams, and
lakes are important to the health of the City's natural
and buih environment; accordingly; Council shall, in
coordination with the relevant conservation authority:
(a) manage the quality and quantity of stormwater
run-off being released, as well as erosion control
and water balance for groundwater recharge and
natural features in the City by, ...
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(d) for laftds. any application for development or site
alteration within the Oak Ridges Moraine,
·require stormwater management plans in
accordance with Sections 10.6.8. and 15.43, and for
lands within the Greenbelt in accordance with the
Stormwater Management Infrastructure Policies
of the Greenbelt Plan."
40. Revising newly numbered Section 1 0.10 (previously
Section 1 0.8) in Chapter 10-Resource Management, by
revising Subsections (a), (b) and (c), to read as follows:
"10.810 City Council, in acknowledging that mineral
aggregates are an important resource, recognizes
that there is one are some area~ of high potential
mineral aggregate reserve~ remaining in the City;
accordingly Council shall:
(a) designate identify Areas of High Potential
Mineral Aggregate Resources to increase
awareness ofthis area (see Schedule IIIE);
(b) require proponents of development within
or adjacent to this area Areas of High
Potential Mineral Aggregate Resources that
could preclude or hinder existing or future .
aggregate extraction, to submit a study that
assesses the potential aggregate reserves on
the site and the impact of the proposal on
the ability of the lands within the area of
high potential to be utilized for extraction
purposes, and for such development to be
permitted the required study. must
demonstrate that:
ill. the extraction of the resource would
not be feasible; or
.(ii)_ the proposed land uses would serve a
greater long-term public benefit;
and,
(iii) issues of public health, public safety
and environmental impact are
addressed; and
(c) require new sites for aggregate extraction,
including new sites for aggregate extraction
or expansions of ex1stmg aggregate
operations within or outside the Oak Ridges
Moraine or the Greenbelt Plan to be
established by amendment to this Plan and
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the Durham Regional Official Plan (see
Section 15.33);"
41. Revising newly numbered Section 10.11 (previously
Section 1 0.9) in Chapter 10-Resource Management, by
deleting the word "and" at the end of Subsection (c), adding
the word "and" at the end of Subsection (d), and adding a
new Subsection (e), to read as follows:
"10.-911 City Council recognizes the importance of water
and energy conservation; accordingly, Council
shall: ...
(!0. support efforts to protect: healthy aquatic
and terrestrial ecosystems and ecological
systems within watersheds; clean drinking
water for watershed residents; sustainable
human use of groundwater resources for
non-drinking water purposes; and Lake
Ontario as a drinking source."
42. Revising newly numbered Section 10.12 (previously
Section 10.1 0) in Chapter 10 -Resource Management, to
read as follows:
"10.1G2 City Council recognizes the significance and
sensitivity of key natural heritage and
hydrologically sens1ttve features Wetlands,
Envirorunentally Sign:ificaftt i\reas (ESl ... s), Areas of
Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSis), Oak
Ridges Moraine Key Natural Heritage Feattlfes
and Hydrologically Sensitive Feattlfes and their
inter-related systems of water resources, biotic
habitat, natural and cultural heritage, and
landform; accordingly, Council shall:
(a) identify key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensitive features, designate
Wetlands, ESi\s and ANSis outside the
Oak Ridges Moraine in co-operation with
appropriate agencies to increase av~areness
of these features (see Schedule~ IIIB
and IIIC);
(b) designate identify key natural heritage
features and hydrologically sensitive
features within the Oak Ridges Moraine
(see Section 15.41 and Schedule¥ III);
(c) encotlfage ensure the protection of these
areas from development; and
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(d) identify candidate ESAs and ANSis in co
operation ·\1\rith appropriate agencies to
increase awareness of these features -(See
Map 6) encourage stewardship practices
where key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensitive features are located
on lands held in private ownership; and
(e) require, where appropriate, the
recommendations of an
Environmental Report to be implemented
(see Section 15.9.8)"
43. Revising newly numbered Section 10.13 (previously
Section 10.11) in Chapter 10 -Resource Management, to
read as follows:
"10;1-tJ City Council recognizes that areas of groundwater
recharge and discharge high aquifer vulnerability make
significant contributions to the quality and quantity of
groundwater and surface water, and acknowledges that
land uses and activities hold implications for this quality
and quantity, both in the short term and cumulatively
over time; accordingly, Council shall:
(a) identifY known areas of groundwater recharge
and discharge· high aquifer vulnerability to
increase awareness of these areas (See Map 5
Schedule HID);
(b.) require, where development is proposed within or
adjacent to a sensitive groundwater recharge
area, the preparation of a hydrogeology and water
budget study to the satisfaction of the City, the
relevant conservation authority and the relevant
Provincial ministry, and a mitigation strategy to
ensure no loss of water recharge quantity or
quality; designate areas of :L' ... quifer Vulnerability
within the Oak Ridges Moraine (See Schedule
VI); and,
(!;.) identify areas of high aquifer vulnerability on
Schedule HID, and prohibit uses considered to
be a high risk to groundwater as identified in the
Durham Regional Official Plan within the
identified areas of high aquifer vulnerability,
except within the Urban Area where an
application to permit such high risk uses shall be
accompanied by a Contaminant Management
Plan that defines the approach to protect water
resources;
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(d) encourage existing land uses considered to be a
high risk to groundwater that are located within
high aquifer vulnerability areas to implement
best management practices;
(e ~) require, where appropriate, the recommendations
of aft Hydrogeology and Water Budget Study,
Groundwater Impact Study, Environmental
Report to be implememed (see Section.s.15.9.8. and
15.10), and any evaluation reports referenced in
Section 15.14, as applicable, to be implemented-;-;
(f) despite sections 10.13 (b), (c) and (e), not require
further studies addressing groundwater recharge
or areas of high aquifer vulnerability, for
proposed development that was addressed
through the Master Environmental Servicing
Plan for the Seaton Community; and
.(g)_ participate with other area municipalities as
members of the Lake Ontario Collaborative '
Group to undertake actions or tasks to protect
Lake Ontario as an important source of drinking
water."
44. Revising newly numbered Section 10.14 (previously
Section 1 0.12) in Chapter 10-Resource Management, as
follows,
"10.1~1 City Council recognizes the importance that
forests, fields and hedgerows have for linkages
among natural areas, diversity of landscape and
opportunities for various species to forage, nest
and breed; accordingly, Council shall:
(b.!!)
(eh)
(d~)
(e_d)
idemify forests, fields aad hedgerows to
increase a-v;rareness of these areas (see
Map 4);
encourage stewardship practices where
these areas fields and hedgerows are held in
private ownership (see Section 10.3);
... ,
... '
require, where appropriate, the
recommendations of an
Environmental Report to be implemented
(see Section.s.15.-9.8. and15.10)."
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45. Revising newly numbered Section 10.16 (previously
Section 1 0.14) in Chapter 10-Resource Management, to
read as follows:
. "10.142 City Council ~ecognizes the ecological, cultural,
recreational and economic significance of
Frenchman's Bay and the Lake Ontario
Waterfront; accordingly, Council shall:
(a) designate protect the shoreline of
Frenchman's Bay and the Lake Ontario
Waterfront using an· available resources
including identifying the major portion of
these areas as part of the Natural Heritage
System (see Schedule IIIC) as part of
Shorelines and Stream Corridors to increase
a~rareness of this areas (see Schedule III);
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(fg)
... ,
... '
... '
prepare an implement the City of Pickering
Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management
Master Plan, which identifies a number of
projects, programs and policies designed to
address issues related to flooding, erosion
and poor water quality in Frenchman's Bay
and its tributary sub-watersheds
En'.'ironmental Management Strategy for
Frenchman's Bay, undertaken \l\>'ith the
Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Toronto
and Region Conserva;tion } ... uthority and
interested others; and
encourage and support actions by public
agencies and others to improve and restore
the quality of Lake Ontario, including
programs to address concerns regarding
nutrient loads and the proliferation of
invasive species, chemical contaminants
and algae growth; and
require, where appropriate, that the
recommendations of an Environmental
Report be implemented (see Section.s. 15 . .S9
and 15.10)."
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46. Revising Section 10.17 (previously Section 1 0.15) in
Chapter 10-Resource Management, by replacing "15.9"
referenced in Subsection (b) with "15.8";
47. Revising newly numbered Section 10.18 (previously
Section 1 0.16) in Chapter 10 -Resource Management, to
read as follows:
"10.16£ City Council recognizes that the Rouge National
Urban Park is a special place of outstanding
natural features and diverse cultural heritage;
accordingly, Council shall:
(a)
(b)
(c)
support the key strategies, objectives, g6als
and actions of Parks Canada's 6f-the Rouge
National Urban Park Management Plan to
protect the natural and cultural heritage,
manage change, forge physical connections,
advance shared objectives, and facilitate the
transition of the park to the Rouge National
Urban Park, restore and enhance the
natural, scenic and cultural values of the
Park in an ecosystem context;
... '
protect and enhance the environmental
integrity of this feature by,
(i) designating identifying the boundary
of that portion of the Rouge National
Urban Park that is situated in
Pickering to increase awareness of
this area (see Schedule IIIB Map 5);
(ii) furthering the goals and key and
transitional strategies and objectives
of the Rouge National Urban Park
Management Plan by assisting and
co-operating with the Rouge Park
Alliance Parks Canada;
(iii) . encouraging, where appropriate, the
conveyance of all publicly owned
lands within the Park to public
ownership Parks Canada; and
(iv) require, where appropriate, the
recommendations of an
Environmental Report to be
implemented (see section 15.9£)."
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48. Revising newly numbered Section 10.19 (previously
Section 1 0.17) in Chapter 10-Resource Management, to
read as follows:
"10.11.2 City Council recognizes the Rouge-Duffins
Wildlife Corridor is intended to function as a
significant vegetated connector providing for
species migration between the Rouge and Duffins
valley systems; accordingly, Council shall:
(a) designate identify the Rouge-Duffins
Wildlife Corridor to increase av-..'areness of
this area as a Key Natural Heritage Feature
fsee on Schedule IIIB}, while recognizing
that any interpretation of the boundaries of
the Open Space System on Schedule I,
through an Environmental Report, in
accordance with Section 14.4 of this Plan,
shall result in a coincident interpretation of
the boundaries of the Corridor shown on
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f.g)
Schedule IIIB;
require, where appropriate, that the
recommendations of any Environmental
Report required by Section 15.9.8 and the
development guidelines resulting from
Section 11.16 (h~) be implemented;
... , ... ,
despite the permissible uses listed in
Table 13, permit utility and ancillary uses,
as well as any uses permissible within the
Open Space System -Natural Area
designation (see Table 3) on lands
designated both Freeways and Major
Utilities -Potential Multi-Use Area on
Schedule I and also Rouge-Duffms Wildlife
Corridor on Schedule IIIB; and
encourage best management practices and
land stewardship for lands adjacent to and
within the wildlife corridor in order to
maintain and improve corridor quality; and
encourage the relevant Provincial Ministry
of Natural Resourees, Toronto & Region
Conservation Authority, Region of Durham,
Hydro Ontario Hydro Networks Inc., and
interested others to both prepare a
"Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor
Management Plan" and ... "
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49. Revising newly numbered Section 10.20 (previously
Section 1 0.18) in Chapter 10 -Resource Management, by
replacing "Schedule Ill" referenced in Subsection (a) with
"Schedule 1118";
50. Deleting Section 10.19 in Chapter 10-Resource
Management, and replacing it with newly numbered
Section 10.21, to read as follows:
"10.1921 City Council recognizes that hazardous lands and
hazardous sites could be unsafe for development
due to naturally occurring processes and climate
change, including flooding hazards, erosion
hazards, dynamic beach hazards, and unstable
soils or bedrock; accordingly, Council:
.(3). shall identify shorelines, valley lands, and
stream corridors (which may include
hazardous lands) to increase awareness of
these features (see Schedule IIIC);
.(b) shall adhere to provincial standards and
conservation authority · regulations and
standards for identifying the limits of
hazardous lands and hazardous sites;
W shall protect the safety. of the public by
directing development or site alteration to
locations outside of hazardous lands and
hazardous sites and their associated
minimum vegetation protection zones, with
the exception of:
.(i). development permitted in
accordance with the Flood Plain
Special Policy Areas provisions (see
Section 10.22);
.(ii) development and site alteration in
certain areas associated with a
flooding hazard along watercourse or
stream corridors where the
development is limited to uses which
by their nature must locate within
the flood plain, including flood
and/or erosion control works or
non-structural uses such as trails,
limited recreational and educational
uses, and limited sports fields,
subject to the requirements of the
conservation authorities and the
City; and
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(iii) instances where safe entry and ·exit
ways need to be established during
times of flooding, erosion and other
emergencies, subject to the approval
of the conservation authorities and
the City; and
.(d)_ may permit alterations to a watercourse or
stream corridor, including the placement or
removal of fill, or placement of the
necessary stabilization materials for erosion
protection, or the provision of access to a
valley, only following the appropriate
approval of the relevant Conservation
Authority and the relevant Provincial
Ministry, where necessary."
51. Revising newly numbered Section 10.22 (previously
Section 1 0.20) in Chapter 10-Resource Management, to
read as follows:
"10.202 City Council recognizes that certain communities
within the City . have developed on lands
susceptible to flooding, and acknowledges the
continued viability of these areas, accordingly,
Council shall:
(a) designated ~ Flood Plain Special Policy
Areas near Brock Road and Kingston Road
to increase awareness of these
communities(see Schedule IIIC), and this
designation shall be maintained and
development permitted in accordance with
Section 15.31 of this Plan until such time as
a detailed study can be carried out to
update the designation and related policies
· in accordance with the Provincial Ministry's
"Procedures for the approval of New
Special Policy · Areas (SPAs) and
Modifications to Existing SPAs under
Provincial Policy Statement, 2014; and
(b) shall, despite Section 10.!921, permit
development, including the rehabilitation
of, and extension to, existing buildings and
structures within the Flood Plain Special
Policy Areas (see Schedule IIIC), provided
appropriate flood protection measures are
instituted (see Section 15.31)."
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53. Revising Section 10.22 in Chapter 10 -Resource
Management, by replacing "Section 15.13" in the last line
sentence with "Section 15.12";
54. Deleted (from Recommended OPA 27 in accordance with
Recommendation Report 17-16).
55. Revising Section 12.1 in Chapter 12-Rural settlements, to
read as follows:
"12.1 In preparing updating or amending rural settlement
plans, City Council shall:
(a) involve residents, business-people, landowners,
· relevant public agencies, and other interested
groups and individuals;
(b) designate amend the settlement boundary only
where the necessary permissions have been
granted by the Province of Ontario and the
Region of Durham, and consider land uses
changes within that boundary shown on
Schedules IV-1 to IV-13 in accordance with the
description and permissible uses set out in Table
17, and the provisions of the Durham Regional
Official Plan; ... "
56. Revising Section 12.2 in Chapter 12-Rural Settlements, by
revising Subsection (b), to read as follows:
"12.2 For development in Rural Settlements, City Council
shall:
(b) in order to guide the preservation, cultural
attributes and historic heritage of the
community, encourage, and where possible
require, the scale, character and relationships of
new development (including lots, buildings,
structures, roads, services and utilities) to be
compatible with scale, character and
relationships of existing development,
considering features such as the size and shape
of lots, lot coverage, building heights, building
setbacks, building floor area, building material
and design, road widths, street patterns and
vegetation;~ and views and vistas of the
countryside.
(c)-(e) ... ;
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,,
Category
I""
Hamiet Residential
Cluster Residential
Country Residential
Hamlet Commercial
Hamlet
Employment
Open Space System
-Natural Areas
(f) require that the provisions of the Durham
Regional Official Plan with regard to matters to
be considered in term of the delineation of the
hamlet boundary and the details of the permitted
land uses, be complied with."
57. Revising Table 17 in Chapter 12-Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
__ ,
Table 17 :-"
",, ,, ,, -.",_ :", ,::
,-: " :, " : ' :•-
Penllissible Uses -' -. --: ----"" , : --~
(Restrictions and limitations on the usespermissible, arising from
other policies ofthis Plan, will be detailed inzoningby~laws.)
--," --' ,-" --' --,--
Residential uses, home occupations;
Community, cultural and recreational uses including communi~
gardens and farmer's markets;
Limited retail, office, business, personal service and employment
uses.
Residential uses, home occupations;
Community, cultural and recreational uses including communi~
gardens.
Residential uses, home occupations;
Communi~ gardens.
Retail, office, business, personal service and employment uses;
Residential uses, home occupations;
Community, cultural and recreational uses including communi~
gardens and farmer's markets.
Manufacturing, assembly, processing of goods, service industries,
research and development facilities, warehousing, storage of goods
and materials;
Offices, limited retailing associated with an industrial operation;
Automotive uses;
Existing residential uses, home occupations.
Conservation, environmental protection, restoration, education,
passive recreation and similar uses, subject to the provisions of
Durham Regional Official Plan related to non-agricultural uses, and
provided that development or site alteration is onl~ permitted in ke~
natural heritage andLor h~drologically: sensitive features for the
following purposes:
(a) forest fish and wildlife manaQ"ement;
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(b) conservation and flood and erosion control and other similar
environmental protection and restoration projects demonstrated to
be necessa~ in the public interest and after all alternatives have
been considered; and,
(c) minor recreational and education uses such as non-motorized
trails, footbridges and picnic facilities;
Passr.re recreational uses;
Existing lawful Agricultural uses and new Agricultural uses outside
ke}C natural heritage andLor h}Cdrologicall)!: sensitive features outside
of valley and stream coffidors, wetlands, ew.cironmentally significant
areas, and areas of natural and scientific interest;
Existing lawful residential dwellings; a new residential dwelling on a
vacant lot;
Community: gardens outside ke)!: natural heritage and Lor
h}Cdrologicall)!: sensitive features and their associated minimum
vegetation protection zones;
Existing, expanded or new infrastructure subject to and approved
under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the
Environmental Assessment Act; the Planni!lg_ Act; the Aggregate
Resources Act, the Telecommunications Act or b}C the National or
Ontario Energ)!: Boards, or which receives similar environmental
approval and provided where such infrastructure is proposed to be
located in the:
• the Open Space S)!:stem -Natural Areas designation within the
Greenbelt Plan Area, it meets the requirements of the Greenbelt
Plan and the nrmdsions of Durham Regional Official Plan
related to non-agricultural uses; and
• the Open Space S)!:stem-Natural Areas designation within the
Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve Area, it meets the
requirements of the Central Pickering Development Plan;
Stormwater management facilities and related works outside ke)!:
natural heritage andLor h)!:drologicall}C sensitive features and their
associated minimum vegetation protection zones, except for outfalls
and related Low Impact Development works which are permitted in
ke)!: natural heritage andLor h}Cdrologicall)!: sensitive features, subject
to the provisions of Durham Regional Official Plan related to non-
agricultural uses;
Open Space System All uses permissible in Open Space System -Natural-Areas;
-Active Active recreational, community and cultural uses, and other related
Recreational Areas uses including community: gardens and farmer's markets.
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58. Revising Section 12.3, Cherrywood and Area Settlement
Policies in Chapter 12 -Rural Settlements, by:
• replacing "Section 15.11" referred to in Subsection (b)
with "Section 15.1 0";
• deleting Subsection (d),as follows:
And
(d) recognize a locally significant property located at
the southeast comer of the Third Concession
Road and Altona Road (kn<Yv"\rn as the former
"Clinisty" property) by identifying it as a Special
Interest Site on Schedule Pl1 and encouraging
its reuse for a purpose consistent T.r.rith its local
significance and the objectives of this Plan."
• replacing it with a new Subsection (d), to read as follows:
"12.3. City Council shall: ...
@ require . development within the Hamlet of
Cherrywood and the Cherrywood West and East
Clusters to be consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the Central Pickering
Development Plan."
59. Revising Section 12.4, Whitevale Settlement Policies in
Chapter 12 -Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
"12.4 City Council shall: ...
(e) request the Region of Durham to construct an
arterial by-pass to the south of Whitevale, and to
realign the road to connect to 14th Avenue in the
City of Markham;"::tequest ihe Rcgi01:1: ofDtl1'ham.
to co11structa bypass fo:rAlto11aRoadat the west
Clld ef Whitcvalc coflctl1'~t with the
COflstructiofl ofHighway 407/Trflflsitway; a11£1m.
.(f). ••• ; and
.(g) require development within the Hamlet of
Whitevale to ·be consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the Central Pickering
Development Plan."
60. Revising Section 12.5, Green River Settlement Policies in
Chapter 12 -Rural Settlements, by deleting and replacing
subsection (e), to read as follows:
"12.5 City Council shall: ...
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W encourage the authority having jurisdiction over
Highway 7 to undertake the required
environmental assessment to determine the need
for and alignment of a by pass around
Green River, and to construct the by pass, if
needed, preferably south of Green River require
development within the Hamlet of Green River to
be consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the Central Pickering Development
.Plan."
61. Revising Section 12.6, Brougham Settlement Policies in
Chapter 12 -Rural Settlements, by:
• adding the word "and" at the end of Subsection (d);
• deleting Subsections (e) and (f), as follows:
And
"(e) request the Region of Durham to undertake in
the short term, the required environmental
assessment to determine the need for and
alignment of, and to construct, a by pass for
Brock Road;
(f) CJICOtJrage the tltlthO£ity hating jurisdictiOB: twa
Highway 7 te uadertalre the 1:equired
CJitinmmental assessmetit te detCJ'miae the aced
fop flfid · alig11meHt of a by pass Me Had
Brongham~ flfid te eoastn:J:Ct the by pass~ if
needef4 prefe1'ahly soHth ofBPel:Jf!ham; ilHcFA"
• renumbering the subsequent subsection accordingly;
62. Revising Section 12.7, Greenwood and Area Settlement
Policies in Chapter 1.2 -Rural Settlements, to read as
follows:
"12. 7 City Council shall:
(a) shall ... ;
(b) shall ... ;
(c) shall, as a high priority, prepare a traffic-calming
implementation plan for Greenwood in .
consultation with the village residents, and the
Region of Durham where necessary, and
undertake a staged program of continue to
implement appropriate traffic calming measures
in keeping with the intended function of the
roads;
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(d)
(f~)
in accordance with Section 2.29, may recognize
consider a minor expansion of the· settlement
boundaries of the Hamlet of Greenwood., -as--a
priority area for rural grwvvth and development,
and to this end, shall undertake the required
hamlet expansion review in the short term, and in
undertaking the rC'>'iew, in addition to the
requirements of after completion of a Rural Study
in accordance with Sections 2.29 and 3.19, and
the provisions of the Durham Regional Official
Planot shall and having consideration of the
following,
(i) the unique opportunities and constraints
created by the drumlin upon which
Greenwood sits;
(ii) the Westney Road By-pass as the
maximum possible eastern limit to the
Hamlet; and .
(iii) the Highway 7 By-pass as the maximum
possible northern limit to the Hamlet; and
request the Region of Durham to undertake in
the short term, the required en•v'ironmental
assessment to determine the need for and
alignment of, and to construct, a by pass for
Westney Road, preferably east of Greenwood;
and
"
63. Revising Section 12.1 0, Barclay Estates Settlement Policies
in Chapter 12 -Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
"(a) recognize the existing pit operation on the
Barclay Estates lands and permit its continued
operation until such time as the subdivision
development commences;
(b) despite the land use designations on
Schedule IV 8, permit without amendment to this
Plan, the realignment of the Carruther's Creek
tributary within the boundary of the settlement as
part of an approved draft plan of subdivision,
pr<Y.'iding such realignment is done in an
environmentally responsible manner to the
satisfaction of the City and the conservation
authority; and
(e_a) endeavour to ensure the country residential
en•v'ironment of the settlement is maintained en:ce
developed."
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64. Revising Section 12.11, Kinsale Settlement Policies in
Chapter 12 -Rural Settlements, by:
• deleting Subsections (b), (e) and (f) as follows:
"(b) recognize Kinsale as a priority area for rural
gtm'\'1h and development, and to this end, shall
undertake the required hamlet expansion review
in the medium term, and in undertaking the
re.-.iew, in addition to the requirements of Section
3.19, shall consider any Highway 7 by pass as the
maximum possible southern limit of the hamlet;
(e) request the authority ha--.ing jurisdiction <Y."er
Highway 7 to examine measures to reduce
impacts through Kinsale; and
(f) encourage the authority ha--.ing jurisdiction over
Highway 7 to undertake the required
endronmental assessment to determine the need
for and alignment of a by pass around Kinsale,
and to construct the by pass, if needed,
preferably south of Kinsale."
• revising newly numbered Subsection (b) (previously
Subsection (c)), to read as follows:
. "(eb) recognize a locally significant property located at
the southwest comer of Highway 7 and Lake
Ridge Road (the former school house) by
identifying it as a Special Interest Site on
Schedule IV-9 and encourage its continued reuse
for a purpose consistent with its local
significance and the objectives of this Plan; and"
• renumbering the subsequent subsection accordingly.
65. Revising Section 12.12, Claremont Settlement Policies in
Chapter 12-Rural Settlements, by adding the following new
Subsection (e) to read as follows, and renumbering the
subsequent subsection accordingly:
"(e) despite Subsection 12.12 (d)(ii), recognize the
area immediately north of Franklin Street in
Claremont as a potential area for minor hamlet
expansion, and to this end, the Province or the
municipality shall undertake the required hamlet
expansion review, and in undertaking the review,
in addition to the requirements of Section 3.19
and the provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine
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Conservation Plan and the Regional Official
Plan, consider the following,
(i) using the Brock Road By-pass as the
eastern limit of the Hamlet; ·
(ii) the establishment of an entrance or
gateway feature associated with Michell
Creek at the south end of the Hamlet, on
the west side of Brock Road;
(iii) addressing existing · stonnwater
management issues; and
(iv) (iv) addressing the impact of potential .
noise sources including Brock Road By-
pass, the C.P. rail line, and the proposed
airport."
66. Revising Section 12.14, Balsam Settlement Policies in
Chapter 12 -Rural Settlements, by:
• deleting Subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) recognize Balsam as a prwnty area for rural
growth and development, and to this end, shall
undertake the required hamlet expansion review
in the medium term, and in undertaking the
review, in addition to the requirements of Section
3.19, shall address the settlement's proximity to
the Oak Ridges Moraine; and"
• adding the word "and" after Subsection (a); and
renumbering the subsequent subsection accordingly;
66.A Revising Section 14.1 in Chapter 14 -Implementation, by
adding a new Subsection (i), to read as follows:
"(i) despite Section 14.1 (h), municipal facilities such as
municipal works depots, fire halls and community
facilities, may be considered in Prime Agricultural
Areas, through site-specific amendment to this
Plan, and subject to proVIsiOns of the
Durham Regional Official Plan."
67. . Revising Section 14.2 in Chapter 14-Implementation, by
revising Subsections (b) and (e), to read as follows:
"14.2 City Council ·shall be guided by the following in
interpreting the Schedules to this Plan:
(a)
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(b) subject to the provisions of Subsections (c) to (f) of
this section, the following information contained
on Schedules I, II, IliA -E, ftftd.--IV-1 to IV-13,
and VII to XIII to this Plan shall be changed only
by amendment to the Plan except for the lands
that are designated in accordance with the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, which cannot
be amended unless first modified by the
Province;
(i) ... ,
(ii) ... ,
(iii) on Schedule~ IIIA-E, all resource
management features designated
including the class of T.vedands, areas and
boundaries; and
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(c)-(d) ... ;
... '
on Schedule VI, the Oak Ridges Moraine
Boundary, and the Landform categories;
on Schedule VII, bikeways, trails and
trailheads; and
on Schedule VIII to XIII, all land use
categories and areas designated; all
bikeways, trails and trailheads; · and all
symbols and their location;
(e) the alignment of future roads~ and any bikeways,
trails and trailheads, designated on the
Schedules, and the Natural Heritage System
identified on schedule IliA, are diagrammatic
and minor realignments may . be made without
notice and without amendment to the Plan
provided the general purpose and intent of this
Plan are maintained;"
68. Revising Section 14.2 in Chapter 14 -Implementation, by:
• deleting Subsection (h) as follows:
"(h) despite 14.2(b), (d) and (g), and following
consultation \'\rith the Region, minof expansions to
the hamlets of Gfeenv;rood, Kinsale and Balsam
may be peanitted \'\rithout amending the hamlet
boundary of land use designations on Schedule I
of Schedules IV 5, IV 9, and IV 12; and"
• adding the word "and" after Subsection (g), and
renumbering the subsequent subsection accordingly;
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69. Revising Section 14.4 in Chapter 14 -Implementation, to
read as follows:
"14.4 Except for lands which are designated in accordance
with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, City
Council shall ·determine the exact boundaries of the
Open Space System in consultation with relevant
agencies including the appropriate conservation
authority, and considering the results of any
Environmental Report required by Section 15.9~."
70. Revising Section 14.7 in Chapter 14 -Implementation, to
read as follows:
"14.7 Where questions of interpretation arise regarding certain
terms used in this Plan that are based on the terms and
definitions found · in the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan, Greenbelt Plan,. or the Central
Pickering Development Plan, regard shall be had to the
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, the Greenbelt
Plan itself or the Central Pickering Development Plan,
whichever is applicable."
71. Revising Section 14.12 in Chapter 14 -Implementation, to
read as follows:
"14.12 Despite the policies of this Plan.,. ftfl:d the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan,
lands located on the Oak Ridges Moraine and within the
Greenbelt Plan are also subject to the policies in both
the Region of Durham Official Plan and the Provincial
Policy Statement where there is no conflict."
72. Revising Section 14.14 in Chapter 14 -Implementation, by
replacing "15.9" referenced in the last line with "15.8".
73. Adding definitions for the terms "Dynamic Beach Hazard",
"Hazardous lands", "Hazardous sites", "High Aquifer
Vulnerability", "Hydrologically Sensitive Feature",
"Key Natural Heritage Feature", "Landscape Industry",
"Significant", "Significant Valley Lands", "Significant Wildlife
Habitat", "Significant Woodlands", 'Vegetation Protection
Zone", "Water-related Hazards", "Watershed",
"Wave Uprush",. and "Wetlands" in alphabetic order to
Section 14.15, Glossary, in Chapter 14-Implementation, as
follows:
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&Vynamic Beach Hazard means areas of inherendy unstable
accumulations of shoreline sediments along Lake Ontario, as
identified by Provincial standards, as amended from time to
time. The dvnamic, beach hazard limit consists of the flooding
hazard plus a dynamic beach allowance.
Hazardous lands means property or lands that could be unsafe
for development due to naturally occurring processes. Along a
creefu this means the land, including that covered by water, to
the furthest landward limit of the flooding hazard or erosion
hazard limits. Along the Lake Ontario shoreline, this means
the land, including that covered by water, between the
international boundary, where applicable, and the furthest
landward limit of the flooding hazard, erosion hazard, or
dvnamic beach hazard limits . .
Hazardous sites means property or lands that could be unsafe
for development and site alteration due to naturally occurring
hazards.
High Aquifer Vulnerability or High Vulnerable Aquifer means
an aquifer on which external sources have or are likely to have a
significant adverse . effect, due to the permeability and
thickness of overlying layers.
Hydrologically Sensitive Feature includes wedands, permanent
and .intermittent streams, kettle lakes, seepage areas and
springs, Lake Ontarioct and the Lake Ontario Shoreline.
Key Natural Heritage Feature includes the habitat of
endangered species, threatened species and special concern
species, fish habitat, wedands, Areas of Natural and Scientific
Interest, significant woodlands, significant wildlife habitat,
sand barrens, savannah andtaiJgrass prairies.
Landscape Industry means an operation that offers services
involving the planting and caring for trees, flowers, shrubs,
ground covers and grass, and may also include design and
implementation services for walkways, decks, retaining walls,
patios, lighting and other landscape design elements.
Small-scale landscape industries shall not:
• include retail sales on site, the mixing of paper bio-solids or
sewage sludge for the purposes of manufacturing a product,
or the manufacturing of garden supplies and landscape
design products;
• require large-scale modification of terrain, vegetation or
both;
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• exceed a site area of 1 hectare, inclusive of structures,
facilities and outside storage associated with the landscape
industry.
Significant other features and areas means those other features
and areas referred to in Policy 2.1 (Natural Heritage) of the
Provincial Policy Statement and Section 3.2.4 of the Greenbelt
Plan that are ecologiCally important in terms of features,
functions, representation, or amount, and contribute to the
quality and diversity of an identifiable geographic area or
natural heritage system. While some significant resources may
already be identified and inventoried, the significance of others
can only be determined after evaluation.
Significant Valleylands means a natural area that occurs in a
valley or other landform depression that has water flowing
through or standing for some period of the year, which is
ecologically important in terms of features, functions,
representation or amount, and contribute to the quality and
diversity of the natural heritage system.
Significant Wildlife Habitat means areas where plants, animals
and other organisms live, and find adequate amounts of food,
water, shelter and space needed to sustain their populations,
which are ecologically important in terms of their features,
functions, representation or amount, and contribute to the
quality and diversity of the natural heritage system. Specific
wildlife habitats of concern may include areas where species
concentrate at a vulnerable point in their annual or life cycle;
and areas which are important to migratory or non-migratory
species.
Significant Woodlands (off the Oak Ridges Moraine) means an
area which is ecologically important in terms of features such as
species composition, age of trees and stand history; functionally
important due to its contribution to the broader landscape
because of its location, size, or due to site quality, species
composition, or past management history. In the Oak Ridges
Moraine, significant woodlands are further defined by the
Province in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the
associated technical guidelines.
Vegetation Protection Zone means a buffer area adjacent to a
key natural heritage feature or a hydrologically sensitive feature
that is intended to protect the feature and its ecological
function from adjacent land use impacts.
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Water-related Hazards means water-associated phenomena
other than Oooding hazards and wave uprush which act on
shorelines. This includes, but is not limited to ship generated
waves, ice piling, and ice jamming.
Watershed means an area that is drained by a river and its
tributaries.
Wave Upmsh means the rush of water up onto a shoreline or
structure following the breaking of a wave, with the limit of
wave upmsh being the point of furthest landward rush of water
onto the shoreline.
Wetlands means lands that are seasonally or permanently
covered by shallow water, as well as lands where the water table
is close to or at the surface. ·In either case the presence of
abundant water has caused the formation of hydric soils and
has favoured the dominance of either hydrophytic plants or
water tolerant plants. The four major types of wetlands are
swamps, marshes, bogs and fens. Periodically soaked or wet
lands being used for agricultural purposes which no longer
exhibit wetland characteristics are not considered to be
wetlands for the purposes of this definition."
74. Revising Section 15.5A in Chapter 15-Development
Review, by revising Subsection (xii) to read as follows:
"(xii) an environmental report as referred to in
Sub.S.ection 15.8, which may also include a
natural heritage evaluation or hydrological
evaluation as referred to in Subsections 15.5A
(xiii) and (xiv) respectively;"
75. Revising Section 15.5A in Chapter 15 -Development
Review, by:
• revising Subsection (xv) to read as follows:
And
"(xv) a hydrogeology and water budget study
including the study referred to in
Section 15.5A for d.evelopment in High
Aquifer Vulnerability Areas;"
• replacing "1 0.8(b)" referenced in Subsection (xvii) with
"10.10(b)";
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76. Revising Section 15.5A in Chapter 15 -Development
Review, by:
• replacing "15.9" referred to in Subsections (xiii) and (xiv)
with "15.10(d)";
• replacing "1 0.8(b )" referenced in Subsections (xvii) and
· (xviii) with "10.10(b)";
• replacing "15.12A" referenced in Subsection (xix) with
"15.11A";
• replacing "15.128" referenced in Subsection (xx) with
"15.11 8";
• replacing "15.13" referenced in Subsections (xxiv), (xxv),
(xxvi) and (xxvii) with "15.12";
• replacing "15.14" referenced in Subsection (xxviii) with
"15.13"; and
• deleting the word "and" at the end of Subsection (xxxiii),
and the period at the end of Subsection (xxxiv), and
replacing it with a semi-colon, and by adding the
following new subsections at the end of the section, to
read as follows:
"(xxxv) a groundwater impact study
demonstrating how groundwater
quantity and quality will be protected,
improved or restored in areas where
groundwater could be significandy
impacted; and
(xxxvi) a water management plan verifying that
there is sufficient. water ·supply to
support the proposed uses, and on a
cumulative sustainable basis, confirm
that there is no negative impact on
surrounding water users and the natural
environment which cannot be
appropriately mitigated for development
applications (excepting wetland
restoration projects and domestic usage
and livestock operations) that require a
permit to take water under the Ontario
Water Resources Act, or that have the
potential to impact water quantity."
77. Revising Section 15.58 in Chapter 15 -Development
Review, by:
• by revising Subs~ction (xiii) to read as follows:
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submission and approval of an Environmental
Report as part of its consideration of any other
development application or public infrastructure
project."
80. Deleting Section 15.9 in Chapter 15 -Development Review,
as follows:
"15.9 City Council, for development or site alteration vvithin
120 metres of a key hydrologic feature or within 120
metres of a key natural heritage feature located '\\ithin
the Open Space Natural Heritage System of the
Greenbelt Plan, shall require a natural heritage
evaluation and hydrological C'".raluation to be prepared by
qualified experts. For development' adjacent to a key
natural heritage feature located outside of the Open
Space Natural Heritage System but ·.,.ithin . the
Protected Countryside of the Greenbelt Plan, the
policies of Section 15.8 (a) shall apply."
81. Renumbering Section 15.10, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, as Section 15.9 and revising it to read as follows:
"15.102 Despite Section 15.8(a), aAgricultural uses
including the construction of farm related
buildings are exempt from the requirements of
Sections 15.8(b) and 15.9, except for uses adjacent
to Known Waste Disposal Sites, aadwhich shall be
subject to the policies of Sections 15.8(b) and
15.121A.."
82. Renumbering Section 15.11, in Chapter 15 -Development
Review, as Section 15.1 0, and revising it by adding a new
Subsection (d) to read as follows, and renumbering the
subsequent subsections accordingly:
"15.1110 City Council shall require that the Environmental
Report submitted in accordance with Section 15.8
include at least the following:
(a)-(c) ... ;
(d) a natural heritage evaluation and/or a
hydrological evaluation to identify
vegetation protection zones for lands
located within the Greenbelt;
(d~) ... '
(ef) ... '
(fg) ... '
(gh) ... '
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(hi) "
83. Renumbering Sections 15.12A and B, 15. 13 and 15.14 in the
Supporting Reports section of Chapter 15 -Development
Review, as Sections 15.11A and B, 15.12, and 15.13
respectively, and revising newly numbered Section 15.12, to
read as follows:
"(a) on lands affected by noise, for proposals for new
sensitive land uses within 300 metres of a railway
right-of-way or adjaceat to an arterial road or
Provincial Highway, and for proposals for new
land uses (including, but not limited to,
commercial and industrial uses) that may
introduce new sources of noise adjacent to
sensitive land uses, City Council shall require the
proponent to complete a noise study, and, '
"
84. Adding a new Section 15.14 in the Supporting Reports
section of Chapter 15-Development Review, to read as
follows:
"15.14 City Council, for development or site alteration in High
Aquifer Vulnerability Areas (See Schedule IUD):
(!!). outside Urban Areas, may require a
hydrogeological investigation to assess whether
other uses that are not listed as high, moderate or
low risk to groundwater in the Durham Regional
Official Plan will be a potential risk . to
groundwater within areas · of High ·. Aquifer
Vulnerability, to determine if potential
prohibitions, restr1ctwns and/or mitigation
should be applied;
(b) within Urban Areas, shall require the submission
of a contaminant management plan that defines
the approach to protect water resources, as part
of an application for any uses listed as high risk
to groundwater in the Durham Regional Official
Plan; and
(!:;.) despite sections 15.14 (b), not require further
studies addressing groundwater recharge or areas
of high aquifer vulnerability, for proposed
development that was addressed through the
Master Environmental Servicing Plan ~or the
Seaton Community."
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85. Revising Section 15.23 in Chapter 15 -Development
Review, by replacing "Schedule Ill" and "15.9" referenced in
Subsection (d) with "Schedules IIIB and C" and "15.8"
respectively;
86. Revising Section 15.26 in Chapter 15-Development
Review, by adding a new Subsection (d), and revising
Subsections (a), (d)(ii), (e) and (f), to read as follows:
"15.26 City Council, in commenting to the Regional Land
Division Committee regarding the consideration of land
severances pursuant to the Planning Act
(a) shall be guided by the policies of the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan, the Greenbelt Plan,
Durham Regional Official Plan, this Plan· and the
regulations and requirements of the City zoning
by-law; ...
(d) may, for lands outside the Oak Ridges Moraine,
support lot creation to facilitate conveyances of
lands to public bodies or non-profit entities for
· natural heritage conservation;
(de.) for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine, shall
also require the following,
(i) permit residential infilling and lot creation
within the hamlet boundaries of
Claremont as expansions to the hamlet
boundary shall not be permitted subject to
the provisions of Section 12.12 (d) and (e);
(ii) . . . as shown on Schedule IIIB or as
identified by an approved environmental
report;
(ef) may, for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine,
Natural Core Areas, Natural Linkage Areas, and
Countryside Areas, permit lot creation may be
permitted under the following conditions, where
applicable: ...
(ii)
(iii)
(iiiv)
a maximum cumulative total of one
severance, from a rural lot, of a farm
retirement lot or a lot for a residence
surplus to a farming . operation shall be
permitted for each rural lot;
... ,
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(vi)
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(vii) severances from each other or parts of a
lot that are devoted to different uses, but
only if the uses are legally established at
the time of the application for severance-;;
and,
.(fg) may permit· residential infilling and lot creation
within the boundaries of rural settlements arid
rural clusters, with the exception that within rural
clusters within the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural
Preserve Area,. no severance or land division to
create a new lot is permitted.';
87. Revising Section 15.27, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, to read as follows:
"15.27 City Council, in commenting to the Province of Ontario
on applications to amend the Minister's Zoning Orders
that have been placed on lands potentially restricted if
an future international airport is developed in Pickering,
shall have regard to the following Transport Canada
documentation:
(a) the official airport noise contours (Noise
Exposure Forecast zones); and
.(b). the Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations;
and
(c) . the guidelines for land use in the vicinity of
airports.
88. Revising Section 15.30, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, by replacing "Schedule Ill" in the 3rd line with
"Schedule 1118", and "15.11" referenced in Subsection (b)
with "15.1 0";
89. Revising Section 15.31, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, by:
• replacing "Schedule Ill" in the 4th line with "Schedule IIIC";
• replacing "1 0.20(b )" referenced in the first line with
"1 0.22(b )"; and
• replacing "Schedule Ill" referenced in the 2nd line of
Subsection (k) with "Schedule IIIC";
90. Revising Section 15.33, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, to r.ead as follows:
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"15.33 In accordance with Section 10.810, should an official
plan amendment application . be received to permit a
new or expanded aggregate extraction site or wayside
pi!, City Council shall require that the proponent:
(a) shall require the proponent to submit a
hydrogeological study that assesses the potential
impacts on water resources where the depth of
excavation is proposed to go belwN the water
table or the application is located on or near
hydrologically sens1t1ve features such as
wetlands, aquatic habitats, coldwater streams or
aquifer recharge areas; and ·
(b) shall require the proponent to undertake an
assessment of the following impacts,
(i) .
(ii) operational aspects related to noise~ and
dust, lighting and vibration;
(c) for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine,
applications to permit a nev.· or expanded
aggregate extraction site or wayside pits~shall
not be approved such application unless the
applicant demonstrates the requirements in
Section 35 of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan as follows; ...
(d) shall in order to maintain connectivity, whenre a
new or expanded mineral aggregate operation or
a wayside pit is located in an Oak Ridges
Moraine Natural Linkage Areas designation,
require there shall at all times be an excluded
area at all times which may contain both
undisturbed land and land whose rehabilitation is
complete that:
(i) ... ,
(ii) ... ,
(iii) ... ;
(e) notwithstanding Section 15.41 (a), may for ftfl:
application for a mineral aggregate operation--&--a
wayside pit y.r.'ith respect to land_s. within a key
natural heritage feature may be approved such
application provided:
(i) ... '
(ii) ... ;
(f) an application for a mineral aggregate operation
or wayside pit with respect to land in a Landform
Conservation Area~ shall not be approved such
application unless the applicant demonstrates
that:
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(g)
(h)
(i)
(i) ... '
(ii) ... '
the City of Pidreting shall work cooperatively
with the aggregate industry to develop and
implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans
for the parts of the Oak Ridges Moraine that are
affected by mineral aggregate operations.-;
·for lands which are subject to the policies of the
Greenbelt Plan, including lands in the Open
Space System -Natural Areas designation within
the Greenbelt Plan, shall not approve such
application until the applicant demonstrates the
requirements of the Greenbelt Plan have been
satisfied; and
shall not approve such application until the
applicant demonstrates the requirements of the .
Durham Regional Official Plan · have been
satisfied."
91. Revising Section 15.34, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, to read as follows:
"15.34 Despite Sections 10.&10 and 15.33 (a) and (b), City
, Council shall permit wayside pits, quarries and portable
asphalt plants for a temporary period for use by the City,
Regional and Provincial governments in accordance
with the Aggregate Resources Act and Sections 15.33 (d) .
-(i) of this Plan without requiring either an amendment
to. this Plan or an amendment to the zoning by-law
except as follows:
(a) an amendment to the Plan and zoning by-law
shall be required for wayside pits and quarries in
. prox1m1ty to a key natural heritage or
hydrologically sensitive feature within the Open
Space System -Natural Areas designation
T.T.Tdand, Area of Natural and Scientific Interest
or Environmentally Significant Area as
designated on Schedule III, or candidate
Environmentally Significant 2\rea or 2\rea of
Natural and Scientific Interest as may be
identified; and ... "
92. Revising Section 15.36 in Chapter 15-Development
Review, by replacing the reference to "10.21" with·"10.23";
93. Revising Section 15.37 in Chapter 15-Development
Review, by adding a new Subsection (c) as follows:
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"W despite Subsection 15.37 (b), shall not permit new
cemeteries on lands designated Prime
Agricultural Areas."
94. Revising Section 15.39, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, to read as follows:
"15.39 On lands designated Prime Agricultural Area,
Open Space System Area ... "
95. Revising Section 15.40, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, by replacing "Schedule VII" with "Schedule VI";
96. Revising Section 15.41, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, by revising Subsections (a), (c) and (f) to read as
follows:
"(a) recognize that key natural heritage features relate
to wetlands, significant portions of the habitat of
endangered, rare and threatened species, fish
habitat, areas of natural and scientific interest,
significant valley lands, significant woodlands,
and significant wildlife habitat;
(c) recognize that Table 18 identifies minimum areas
of influence and minimum vegetation protection
zones related to the key natural heritage features
and hydrologically sensitive features, and where
features are not identified on Schedule~ ¥ IIIB -
IIID, such as seepage areas and springs, these
features shall be identified using criteria
identified by the Province either on a site-by-site
basis or through the appropriate study prior to
undertaking any development or site alteration;
(f) for minor changes and refinements to Schedule~
¥IliA-IIID, based on updated information from
the Province or as a result of detailed studies,
such as those noted above, will not require an
amendment to this Plan, and where the feature is
a wetland, an area of natural and scientific
interest and/ or significant portions of the habitat
of endangered, rare and threatened species, or
their related minimum vegetation protection
zones, proposed refinements to the boundary or
the extent of the feature requires formal
confirmation from the Province prior to any
development."
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97. Revising Section 15.42, in Chapter 15-Development
Review, by revising Subsection (a) to read as follows:
"15.42 City Council,
(a) despite any other provisions of this Plan to the
contrary, on lands designated High Aquifer
Vulnerability Area, as shown on Schedule
VIIIID, shall prohibit the following uses: ... "
98. Adding a new Section 15.50, to read as follows:
"15.50 Within the Open Space System, outside the Oak Ridges
Moraine and the Seaton Urban Area, City Council shall:
.(!!). recognize that Table 19 identifies minimum areas
of influence and minimum vegetation protection
zones related to key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensitive features, and where
features are not identified on Schedules IIIB -
HID, these features shall be identified using
criteria identified by the Province/relevant
Conservation Authority either on a site-by-site
basis or through the appropriate· study prior to
undertaking any development or site alteration;
.(h) for lands within the minimum area of influence
that relates to a key natural heritage feature but
outside the key natural feature itself and the
related minimum vegetation protection zone,
require a natural heritage evaluation for an
·application for development or site alteration that
shall:
(i) demonstrate that the development or site
alteration applied for will have no adverse
effects on the key natural heritage feature
or on the related ecological functions;
(ii) identify planning, design and construction
practices that will maintain and, where
possible, improve or restore the health,
diversity and size of the key natural
heritage feature and its connectivity with
other key natural heritage features;
(iii) demonstrate how connectivity within and
between key natural heritage features will
be maintained and, where possible,
improved or restored before, during and
after construction;
(iv) if Table 19 specifies the dimensions of a
minimum vegetation protection zone,
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determine whether it is sufficient, and if it
is not sufficient, specify the dimensions of
the required m1rumum vegetation
protection zone and provide for the
maintenance and, where possible,
improvement or restoration of natural self-
sustaining vegetation within it; and .
(v) if Table 19 does not specify the
dimensions of a minimum vegetation
protection zone, determine whether one is
required, and if one is required, specify
the dimensions of the required minimum
vegetation protection zone and provide for
the maintenance and, where possible,
improvement or restoration of natural self-
sustaining vegetation within it, including,
without limitation, an analysis of land use,
soil type, slope class and vegetation type,
using criteria established by the Province,
as amended from time to time;
(c) despite Section 15.50 (b) (iv) · and Table 19,
consider vegetation protection zones smaller than
those distances specified in Table 19 in the South
Pickering urban area where the conservation
authority determined it to be appropriate, and
where it can be demonstrated that there is no
increase in risk to life or property; no impact ·to
the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beach,
or pollution; and where a net enVironmental
benefit can be established on the property; ·
(d) for lands within the minimum area of influence
that relate to a key hydrologically sensitive
feature, but outside the hydrologically sensitive
feature itself and the related minimum vegetation
protection zone, require a hydrological evaluation
for an application for development or site
alteration that shall:
(i) demonstrate that the development or site
alteration will have no adverse effects on
the hydrologically sensitive feature or on
the related hydrologic functions;
(ii) identify planning, design and construction
practices that will maintain, and where
possible improve or restore the health,
diversity and size of the hydrologically
sensitive feature; and
(iii) determine whether the minimum
vegetation protection zone dimensions
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specified in Table 19 are sufficient, and if
not sufficient, specify the dimensions of
the required mm1mum vegetation
protection zone and provide for the
maintenance and, where possible,
improvement or restoration of natural self-
sustaining vegetation within it;
(iv) in the case of permanent and intermittent
streams, seepage areas and springs,
determine whether the minimum
vegetation protection zone dimensions
specified in Table 19 are sufficient_, and if
not sufficient, require, without limitation,
an analysis of land use, soil type and slope
class, using criteria established . by the
Province, as amended from time to time;
and
(v) in the case of a key hydrologically
sensitive feature that is fish habitat,
ensure compliance with the requirements
of the Department of Fisheries and
Oceans (Canada);
(e) despite Section 15.50 (d) (iii) and (iv), and Table
19, consider vegetation protection zones smaller
than those distances specified in Table 19 in the
South Pickering · urban area where the
conservation authority determined it to be
appropriate, and where it can be demonstrated
that there is no increase in risk to life or property;
no impact to the control of flooding, erosion,
dynamic beach, or pollution; and where a net
environmental benefit can be established on the
property;
(f) despite any other policies of this Plan to the
contrary, require new buildings and structures
used for agriculture within the Natural Heritage
System of the Greenbelt Plan to provide a 30
metre vegetation protection zone from a key
natural heritage or hydrologically sens1t1ve
feature; this vegetation protection zone may
consist of natural self-sustaining vegetation or
agricultural crops if the land is, and will continue
to be used for agricultural purposes; and
(g) despite Section 14.2 (b)(iii), for minor changes
and refinements to Schedules IliA-IIID, based
on updated information from the Province or as a
result of detailed studies, such as those noted
above, not require an amendment to this Plan,
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Significant woodlands within 120 metres of an~ All land within 10 metres
part of feature from the drip line of
woodlands, subject to Section
15.10 if a natural heritage
evaluation is required
····-·-··-··-··-.. ·--····-······------·---·-·--·--·····---·-··········-····--·-··
Significant wildlife habitat within 120 metres of an~ Determined b~ a natural
part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under Section 15.10
Permanent and intermittent within 120 metres of an~ All land within 30 metres of
streams outside the part of the feature the limits of the floodplain or
Pickering urban area hazard lands as defined b~
the relevant Conservation
Authori:cy:, . subject to
Section 15.10 if a h~drological
evaluation is required
Permanent and intermittent within 50 metres of an~ All land within 10 metres of
streams inside the Pickering part of the feature the stable top of bank or the
urban area limit of the floodplain,
whichever is the greater,
subject to Section 15.10 if a
h~drological evaluation lS
required
·-·····-·-···········-··-·--·-· ...................... _,,,, __ , ..... ............... ,_, ___ , ..•. ·······-----·········-··-·-·-·--·-······---
Seepage areas and springs within 120 metres of an~ All land within 30 metres of
part of feature an~ part of feature, subject to
Section 15.10 if a h~drological
evaluation is required
·········-·---·····-·-····-···---··-··--·····----· ... ·--······-········-·······--·-··-·--
Shoreline along Lake within 120 metres of an~ Determined b~ a natural
Ontario part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under Section 15.10
······-······-··-····---···-······-···-···--···--·-·-···-····----·--· ·······-·-················-· ... ·· -----···---·-·-··-··-·-·····--··-·--········-·········-····------···-····-·-······ -----···-·----·-······-···--·--····-···----······-··---·-·--··-···
Former Lake Iroquois within 120 metres of an~ Determined b~ a natural
Shoreline part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under Section 15.10
"·-·-···--·---···--·-····-·--··-·· ···-·-·-·-·-··-··-······-····-·--·-·--·-··
Areas of Natural and within 120 metres of an~ Determined b~ a natural
Scientific Interest (ANSI's) part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under Section 15.10
"----·-·······-··-·-·-··-··-····---·-·-·-··--·-··----··---···-·--···-·
Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Within 120 metres of an~ Determined b~ a natural
Corridor part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under Section 15.10
100. Deleting all references in policies to the term "Rouge Park"
and replacing it with "Rouge National Urban Park".
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Implementation:
Interpretation:
The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan,
as amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall
apply in regard to this Amendment. In light of the numerous
components of the Official Plan that are being revised
concurrently, the numbering of the policy sections in this
amendment is subject to change in accordance with the
sequencing of approvals.
The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan
as amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall
apply in regard to this Amendment, except as revised by this
amendment.
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Purpose:
Location:
Basis:
Revision:
The purpose of this revision is to change the informational
text contained within the Pickering Official Plan in order to
provide clarity to the policies implemented as part of
Amendment 27, which is intended to update the natural
heritage and countryside policies in the Official Plan to
reflect current conditions based on available background
information; conform to revised Federal, Provincial and
Region of Durham policies; and to respond to Conservation
Authority initiatives.
The changes apply City wide.
In reviewing the informational text contained in the Official
Plan, various technical revisions have been determined to be
necessary and appropriate to assist users with
understanding the changes to the Official Plan policy
implemented through Amendment 27.
The City of Pickering Official Plan is hereby revised by:
1. Deleting the following maps in Chapter Two ..... The
Planning Framework:
• Map 2, Watersheds, Streams & Valleys;
• Map 3, Physiographic Regions;
• Map 4, Forests, Fields and Hedgerows;
• Map 5, Known Areas Of Groundwater Recharge
And Discharge;
• Map 6, Environmental Resource Areas; and
• Map 7, Natural Systems Plan.
2. Renumbering Map 8 -Pickering's Urban System, in
Chapter Two-The Planning Framework as Map 2;
replacing the label "Potential Airport Site" with
"Proposed Airport Site"; adjusting the boundary of the
proposed airport site; and deleting the boundary of
and reference to the "Oak Ridges Moraine", as
illustrated on Attachment "A" to this revision.
3. Renumbering Map 9 -South Pickering Urban
Neighbourhoods, in Chapter Two -The Planning
Framework, as Map 3-A, as illustrated on Attachment
"B" to this revision.
4. Renumbering Map 9-B -Central Pickering Seaton
Urban Area Neighbourhoods, in Chapter Two-The
Planning Framework, as Map 3-B, as illustrated on
Attachment "C" to this revision.
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5. Renumbering Map 10-Pickering's Rural System, in
Chapter Two -The Planning Framework, as Map 4;
replacing the label "Potential Airport Site" with
"Proposed Airport Site"; adjusting the boundary of the
Rural Lands to reflect the revised proposed airport
site area; a·nd deleting the boundary of and reference
to the "Oak Ridges Moraine", as illustrated on
Attachment "D" to this revision.
6. Revising newly numbered Maps 2, 3-B and 4 in
Chapter Two-The Planning Framework by:
• adjusting the boundary of the Hamlet of
Cherrywood, south of Third Concession Road, to
follow existing lot lines; and
• adjusting the boundaries of the Hamlet of
Brougham south of Highway 7;
as illustrated on Attachments "A", "C" and "D" to this
revision.
6.A Revising newly numbered Maps 2 and 4 in Chapter
Two-The Planning Framework, by adjusting the
boundaries of the Hamlet of Greenwood east of
Westney Road and west of Greenwood Road, to
follow existing lot lines, as illustrated on Attachments
"A" and "D";
7. Adding the following new information maps in Chapter
Two-The Planning Framework:
• Map 5 -Federal and Provincial Policy Areas
• Map 6 -Conservation Authority Regulator-Y Areas
as illustrated respectively on Attachments "E" and "F"
to this revision.
8. Deleting from Chapter Two -The Planning
Framework, within the subsection entitled "Pickering's
Ecological System", the following informational text:
• the fifth through twelfth informational paragraphs
inclusive and commencing with the phrase
"Despite its complex,ity" and ending with the
phrase "features identified on Schedule Ill
(Resource Management)"; and
• the related informational text boxes which provide
an explanation for Map 2 and list natural areas;
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and replacing the informational paragraphs with the
following:
"In support of a healthy ecological DJSfem,it is an important goal
to protect key natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive
features for the long term. Achieving a healthy, self-
sustalning, connected Natural Heritage System is integral to
ensuring a healthy and resilient watershed. The systems
based approach establishes a connected and integrated system
of natural core areas and linkages. Such a system has a
greater ability to sustain itself, particularly in urban and
agricultural areas, compared with an approach which only
protects individual features. At the same time, the Natural
Heritage System, shown on Schedule IliA, provides a range
of habitats, so it may include areas which are not significant
natural features.
The key natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive features,
which form the basis for the City's Natural Heritage System,
are shown on Schedules IIIB, IIIC and IIID, and reflect
information from available sources including the Ministry of
Natural Resources, Region of Durham, Toronto Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA), Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and the City.
The system reflects the results of this analysis. It
incorporates all key natural heritage and hydrologically
sensitive features and reflects:
• the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System as identified in the
Greenbelt Plan;
• the Natural Heritage System as 'identified in the Central
Pickering Development Plan;
• updated information on watersheds from TRCA and
CLOCA;
• the current identification of wetlands and other features
from a range of sources;
• the results of the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Review;
and,
• adjustments to the boundary to better identify existing
and approved development."
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8.A Revising the last bulleted informational paragraph
within the subsection entitled "Pickering's Urban
System", to read as follows:
• "A Proposedfflnti:ttl Airport Site, that protects lands north of
Highway 7 between 8ideli:n:e 22 ftnd Sideline 26, for a
potential regional airport, in the event such a facility is
established by others, in consultation with the City."
8.8 Replacing the heading "Potential Airport Site" with
"Proposed Airport Site" in Chapter Two -The
Planning Framework; deleting within the re-titled
subsection "Proposed Airport Site", the second
through seven informational paragraphs starting with
"For various reasons ... " and ending with " ... total
federal holdings", and replacing the informational
paragraphs with the following:
"Since that time development of the airport has not
proceeded. but the lands remain owned by the federal ,
government and are rented out for farming purposes. In
1974 the Province enacted Minister's Zoning Orders 1 and 2.
These Zoning Orders applied to the lands north of the Fifth
Concession Road and east of the federal airport lands. The
Zoning Orders restricted land uses in the area covered by the
Orders to . agricultural uses and bUildings and structures
accessory thereto including single dwellings used in
connection with. the agricultural operation and home
occupations.
In 1998 the Federal Government initiated a process to
protect the federal lands for future aviation needs. This
process culminated in the establishment of the Pickering
Airport Site Zoning Regulations in September 2005. The
regulations apply to certain lands adjacent to, and in the
vicinity of the federally owned lands in Pickering and adjacent
municipalities. They restrict the height of buildings,
structures and objects, including natural growth, on regulated
lands and are designed to protect aircraft from potential
hazards such as bird strikes and electronic signal interference.
The Minister of Transportation also prepared N.E.F. (noise
exposure forecast) contours to be applied to planning
proposals to limit noise sensitive development in keeping
with the Provincial Policy Statement.
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In response to requests for a further due diligence/business
case assessment of the need for an airport, the Greater
Toronto Airport Authority completed a Pickering Airport
. Master Plan and released a Pickering Airport Land Needs
Assessment study in July 2011. The needs assessment study
recommends that · the site be protected for future
development of an airport based on an identified need for a
new airport in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area between
2027 and 2037. Transport Canada further indicated that the
Federal Government will consider development of the airport
lands as a potential future airport in Pickering, taking into
account the needs of the region and stakeholders.
In 2013, the Federal Government transferred 2,023 hectares
of the Federal Airport Lands to the Rouge National Urban
Park, and in 2015, committed to transferring an additional
2,104 hectares to the Park. The Federal Government advised
that the remainder of the lands will be protected for
economic development, including an airport.
Since the Federal Government has determined that only part
of the lands originally declared as an Airport Site will need to
be protected for an airport, a revised Declaration Order
identifying the reduced area of 3,520 hectares has been
published in the July 18, 2015 edition of the Canada Gazette.
\
Despite the establishment of the ministerial zoning orders
and regulations, and the completion of a range of studies, a
final decision has not yet been made on the airport.
Recognizing that air transportation plays an important role in
the GTA economy, the Plan designates the revised boundary
. of the Federal Airport . lands and provides an overlay
identifying the proposed airport site as declared by Transport
Canada on Schedule I to this Plan.
The federal airport lands are shown on Schedule A of the
Durham Official Plan."
8.C Deleting the subtitle for Section 2.17 in the re-titled
subsection "Proposed Airport Site", Chapter Two-
The Planning Framework, as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Oppositimt !8 Intct"'tffliontt! Aitpott"
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8. D Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 2.17
(previously Section 2.18) in the re-titled subsection
"Proposed Airport Site", Chapter Two-The Planning
Framework, to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Protection of Lands for a Pro,.vosediJssiblc Regianttl Airport"
8. E Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 2.19
(previously Section 2.20) in the re-titled subsection
"Proposed Airport Site", Chapter Two-The Planning
Framework, to read as follows: ·
"CITY POLICY
Cost-Benefit Anafysis of ProposediJssible Regianttl Airport"
9. Revising the third to sixth informational paragraphs in
the subsection entitled "Rural Goals", Chapter Two-
The Planning Framework, to read as follows:
"By .f-9-962015, approximately 4,.;;2.00 people lived in rural
Pickering, representing about 6 .5.% of the total population of
the City. Although the number of people living in the rural
area will increase over the next 20 years, the ratio of the
number of people living in rural Pickering compared to urban
Pickering will drop by ~ 2031to less than 5.1% of the
City's total population. Most of the City's residential growth
will occur in the urban area.
Still, some rural population growth is considered necessary
and desirable to maintain a healthy and viable rural area.
Based on a data collected in December 2014 The 1994 mral
Yisiofi developed by reside1:1ts proposed that betwee1:1 1:-;000
a1:1d 1,500 approximately 200 additional people could be
accommodated in rural Pickering over the next~ 15 years,
prim-arily :in a1:1d arou1:1d hamlets a1:1d clusters through infill in
rural settlements or development of vacant lots.
Rural populatio1:1 growth could also occur as a result of
homes being built 01:1 v-aca1:1t lots outside of settleme1:1ts. As-
well, some populatio1:1 may be added in the mral area
through the developme1:1t of new rural settleme1:1ts, sueh as
coU1:11:ry residCJ:ltial subdivisioftS, if approved by Council.
Employment opportunities in rural Pickering are currendy
limited. It is estimated that as of 1996, mral Pickering
provided betwee1:1 500 a1:1d 1,000 jobs. In the past, most rural
jobs were in agriculture and related businesses. Today,
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because of a general decline in farming, . rural job
opportunities need to be more diverse if the City is to sustain
a healthy rural economy."
10. Revising the informational sidebar, which relates to
the Rural Population Target and Allocation referred to
in Section 2.22, to read as follows:
~"Rural Resideiuial Growth:!
Total Rural Population 1,000 to 1,500
Growth (2015 to 2031) approximate!~ 200 people
Hamlets 1 and Clusters At least -100 80 people
Existing Lots Located Outside 120~people
of Settlements
New* Rural Settlements Up to bct'<\Tcen 100 and
600 people
*Settlements approved or built c:hm:ng or after 1996 Declining
Rural Residential Growth is reflective of an aging population
and a reduced person per unit count"
1 Growth in Hamlets does not reflect potential min~r hamlet
expans10ns
11. Revising the informational paragraphs in the
subsection entitled "Rural Settlements", Chapter Two
-The Planning Framework, to read as follows:
"Most of Pickering's rural growth over the past twenty ~ears
will occured in and around its Rural Settlements -areas
where rural housing and related uses are (or will be)
concentrated. l'ooe existing Rural Settlements arc designated:
Chcrrywood and :l'.rrca, ~'hite\lalc, Green River, Brougham,
Greenwood and :r"rrca, Staxton Glen, Kinsale, Claremont, and
Balsam.
Four additional settlements are designated but have not yet
been built: Barclay Estates (a country residential subdivision
approved in 1995); and Birchwood Estates, Spring Creek and
Forest Creek Estates (coun:try residential subdivisions
approved in 1998). In addition, a second phase· of the
Staxton Glen coun:try residential subdivision was approved in
.f-9.9.&.
There are four types of ·rural settlements in Pickering,
generally differentiated by size, characteristics and mix of
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uses: rural hamlets, Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlets, rural
clusters and country residential subdivisions.
Rural hamlets are existing hamlets that are generally long-
established. They are the focus of rural growth and
development. They often contain a variety of land uses,
including · residentia~ commercial, community, cultural and
recreational uses. The designated Rural Hamlets in Pickering
are Cherrywood, Whitevale, Green River, Brougham,.
Greenwood, Kinsale, Balsam, and the south part of
Claremont.
Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlets are existing hamlets or similar
small communities that are generally long-established. They
often contain a variety of land uses, and provide
opportunities for growth only within the existing hamlet
boundary. Most of Claremont is designated Oak Ridges
Moraine rural hamlet.
Rural clusters are groupings of residential dwellings, usually
developed along existing rural roads. They provide enly
minor opportunities for growth and expamion through infill
development. The designated Rural clusters in Pickering are
Cherrywood East, Cherrywood West, and the Greenwood
Cluster. No new Rural·clusters will be permitted.
Country residential setdements are large lot, rural residential
subdivisions built mainly on internal roads with little or no
opportunity for expamion, and cannot exceed the maximum
number of residential lots approved. The designated Country
residential subdivisions in Pickering are Birchwood Estates.
Barclay Estates, Spring Creek, Staxton Glen, and Forest
Creek Estates. No new Country residential subdivisions will
be permitted.
To properly control the amount, nature and distribution of
rural growth, Rural Setdement Plans have been prepared for
each Rural Setdement (see Chapter Twelve). If another Rural
Settlement is approved (by amendtnent to the Plan), an
appropriate Rural Settlement Plan would also be incorporated
into this Plan (also by amendment). No other Rural
Setdements will be approved."
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12. Deleting the subtitles for deleted Sections 2.29, 2.30,
2.31 and 2.32 entirely, and adding subtitles for newly
added Sections 2.29 and 2.30, to respectively read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Minor Rural Settlement Expansions through
Com,_brehensive Review"
and,
"CITY POLICY
No new Rural Settlements"
13. Revising the first informational text box in Chapter
Three -Land Use which lists the Primary Land Use
Categories by adding the word "Prime" before the title
"Agricultural Areas".
14. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Open Space
System land use category, to read as follows:
"Open Space System
The eOpen ~.Space sSystem: 1s Pickering's "greenspace",
important not only for its role in maintaining ecological
health, including maintaining and, where possible, improving
the ecological and hydrological integrity of the Natural
Heritage System, but also in promoting physica~ spiritual and
mental health for the City's residents.
The Open Space System is derived from an analysis of the
linked Open Space System established in the City's 1996
Official Plan. The analysis . focused on an examination of
information . from available sources. The eOpen ~Space
sSystem includes a variety of key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensitive features including the Rouge-Duffins
Wildlife Corridor, the Lake Iroquois shoreline, sigpificant
habitat of endangered species, threatened species and special
concern species, the City's valley and stream corridors,
shorelines, environmentally significant areas; areas of natural
and scientific interest, wetlands, significant forested areas
woodlands, and-major parks, recreational and consenration
areas, major open space linkages, and other major blocks of
land that make up the City's natural core areas and corridors,
and the Oak Ridges Moraine significant wildlife and fish
habitat. The eOpen ~space ~System is derived from Map 7
(Natural Systems Plan) described in Part One, and
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incorporates most of the environmental features designated
on Schedule III (Resource Management) also includes major
parks. recreational and conservation areas, and other major
blocks of land that make up the City's natural core areas,
corridors and linkages,
Lands designated as part of the 60pen sSpace sSystem are
intended to be used primarily for conservation, restoration,
environmental education, recreation and ancillary purposes."
15. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Rural
Settlements land use category, to read as follows:
"Rural setdements are recognized concentrations of rural
housing and related uses. In Pickering there are four types of
rural setdements, differentiated by their size, characteristics
and location on the Oak Ridges Moraine: country residential,
rural . clusters, rural hamlets and Oak Ridges Moraine rural
hamlets.
Typically, country residential developments are large lot
residential subdivisions on their fflV'fi with an internal roads
network. They are relatively new developments with large.
dwellings and large building setbacks. Once established, they
usually hwve little or no opportunity for additional residential
dv-.relopment or Ch.'}Jansion cannot exceed the maximum
approved size number of residential lots approved. No new
country residential setdements will be permitted.
Rural clusters are groupings of residential dwellings
developed along or beside existing rural roads. They are
usually visible from these roads, and may contain some non-
residential uses. Rural clusters vary in size and are often
either beside or adjacent to rural hamlets. Once established,
rural clusters usually provide only very minor opportunity for
additional residential development through infill expansion
development (usually through infill or the addition of 1 lot on
the periphery). No new residential clusters will be permitted.
Rural· hamlets and Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlets are
historic setdements, and they are usually much more
diversified than either country residential subdivisions or rural
clusters. Although they are predominandy residential, they
often contain a number of other land uses and activities,
including commercial, community, cultural and recreational
opportunities. Rural hamlets are often the service and social
centres of the surrounding rural area, and the primary focus
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for limited new rural growth and development (both
residential and other complementary and support facilities)."
16. Revising the title and informational paragraphs in
Chapter Three -Land Use which introduce the
Agricultural Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas land use categories, to read as
follows:
"Prime Agricultural Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas
Prime Agricultural Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas recognize those lands in Pickering where
the agricultural land base is intended for long-term
protection, for existing and future generations. These lands
generally contain Classes 1-3 soils as defined by the Canada
Land Inventory Soil Capability for Agriculture. They also
include areas of lesser agricultural significance (Canada Land
Inventory Classes 4-7 soils) and ·additional areas where there
is a local concentration of farms which exhibit characteristics
of ongoing agriculture.
In these areas, primarily agricultural uses are permissible, such
as the growing of crops and the raising of animals. On-Ffarm
diversified uses such as dwellings and home occupations and
agri-tourism uses such as bed and breakfast establishments
and farm tours that are direcdy related and devoted to the
existing farm operation, are also permissible. In addition,
othc:I compatible secondary and fann related agficllitut:al uses
that are complementary and supportive to a farm operation
may be per:missible by site specific rezoning.
Complementary and ftA.gricultural-related uses that are
complementary and supportive of include home businesses,
such as equipment repair, ~ oodworlcing, crafts and welding,
and farm related businesses such as value added processing
and packing ope1:ations · of agricultural products, . roadside
produce stands selling products from the farming ope1:ation,
farm vacations as part of a farming operation, and such as
cottage wineries, riding schools and horse shows are also
permissible processl:flg produce from local fa1-ming
ope1:ations.
Non-agricultural uses will be limited to forest, fish and
wildlife management, conservation, infrastructure and
existing uses.
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Prime Agricultural . Areas within the Duffins-Rouge
Agricultural Preserve Area may be used by colleges and
universities for agricultural research purposes."
17. Revising the subtitle for Section 3.11, to read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Prime Agricultural Areas and
Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas:
Permissible Uses"
18. Replacing the heading "Potential Airport Site'~ with
"Proposed Airport Site" in Chapter Three -Land Use,
and revising the informational. paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Proposed
Airport Site land use category, to read as follows:
"A Proposedotential Airport Site is identified enly as an
overlay on Schedule I to this Plan in order to protect for a
possible regional airport, should it be determined by others,
in consultation with the City, that such an airport is required
in the future. At this time, it is unknO'\lV'ft "W'hether such an
airport is needed, or (if needed) when it may be built.
Until a decision is made on developing an regional airport,
uses permissible in this area include primary agricultural, on-
farm diversified uses, agricultural-related uses that aie
complementary and supportive to a farm operation,-ar.tcl
complementaty and supportive agricultural uses,
conservation, environmental protection, restoration, passive
recreation, and existing lawful uses."
19. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Study Areas
land use category to delete the second paragraph, to
read as follows:
"The Urban Study Areas category recognizes lands in the City
where further study is required before land uses can be
designated. Only interim uses are permissible, until
completion of the required studies.
Four of the Rural Study Areas are to consider the possibility
of a major minor hamlet expansion (minor expansions are
permissible in section 2.32). The other Rural Study 2\:rea is or
to confirm the appropriateness of the land use designations.
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Until the studies are done, uses are permissible as outlined by
the respective land use designations."
20. Revising the informational paragraphs of Chapter Ten
-Resource Management which introduce the
Resource Protection and Enhancement component,
to read as follows:
"The City's resource protection and enhancement policies
provide direction on specific features of natural significance
from Enviionmentally Sigruficant :Areas stream corridors to
the Oak Ridges Moraine, as well as resources such as
aggregates. Collectively, these resources present unique
attributes that are of benefit to the community."
21. Adding a subtitle for newly added Section 1 0.5, to
read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Watershed Planning"
22. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to
Watershed Planning, referred to in newly added
Section 1 0.5, to read as follows:
''Watershed boundaries are defined by nature and, as a
result, watershed plans often overlap a number of
municipal boundaries. Watershed and sub-watershed
plans provide direction for the improved and effective
management and restoration of a watershed and sub-
watershed. Such plans are intended to:
• serve as a guide to improve water quality, reduce flood
damage and protect natural resources in a watershed:
• prevent existing watershed problems from worsening
as a result of land development, infrastructure
activities and other activities; and,
• provide an opportunity for multiple jurisdictions to
coordinate their efforts and accept their relevant
responsibilities in terms of the impact their actions
and decisions have on upstream and downstream
areas."
23. Adding a subtitle for newly added Section 1 0.6, to
read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
'Natural Heritage System"
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24. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to
Stream Corridors, referred to in newly numbered
Section 10.7 (previously Section 10.5), to read as
follows:
"Best management and stewardship practices on lands
adjacent to or within stream corridors may include:
• keeping pets on a leash to avoid disturbing wildlife:
• staying on established trails to prevent soil
compaction and erosion;
• avoiding using pesticides or herbicides near natural
areas; and
• being aware of invasive garden plants and avoiding
introducing them to natural areas."
25. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.12
(previously Section 10.1 0), to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Kry Natura! Heritage and Hydro!ogica!!J Sensitive Features, Wetlands,
Ent~irenmentttlfy Sit;nifieantAreas, and Areas o}J'laturttl and
Scientijic Intetvt, Otb& Ridges }tf::8Faitte Kry Natuml Hetitage Fetlth't'~s
t11td F!yd1'8legiealfy SemititJe Featun; ''
26. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.13
(previously Section 10.11 ), to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Areas rf Groundwater Protection Reehmze 'and Dixharze, and
A~·ifer Vulnembili!J"
27. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to
Contaminant Management Plan, referred to in
subsection (c) of newly numbered Section 10.13
(previously Section 10.11 ), to read as follows:
"Contaminant Management Plan means a nutrient
management strategy or plan if. and as required by the
·.Nutrient Management Act. 2002. or a municipal nutrient
management by-law, or a comparable management and
contingency plan for the management of contaminants
stored or discharged from the subject lands that are
not nutrients as defined by the Nutrient Management Act,
2002."
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28. Deleted (from Recommended Informational Revision
22 through Recommendation Report PLN 17-16).
29. Deleted (from Recommended Informational Revision
22 through Recommendation Report PLN 17 -16).
30. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.18
(previously Section 1 0.16) to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Rouge National Urban Park"
31. Revising the informational sidebar, which relates to
the Rouge National Urban Park, referred to in newly
numbered Section 1 0.18, to read as follows:
''The Rouge National Urban Park is the ftrst laiges-i: .
national urban park in Canada North America, with
nea:tly 200 over 1700 hectares of the park situated within
the City of Pickering. More than 1.. 700 species of plants,
animals grow in the area, several game species and ~
of shore birds and waterfowl make their home in the
park.
The Park was established to protect the ecological
integrity of the valley system of the Rouge River and its
key tributaries in an area stretching from Lake Ontario in
the south, to the Oak Ridges Moraine in the north."
32. Revising the informational paragraphs of Chapter Ten
-Resource Management which introduce the
Environmental Risk Management component to read
as follows:
"The City's risk management policies emphasize the need to
manage flood plains, areas prone to erosion and slope
instability, contaminated soils, abandoned oil and gas wells,
and noise, odour and other emissions in a manner that
protects people and property from potentially hazardous
conditions and situations, while protecting environmental
resources and systems. A key component of the City's
approach shall be to direct development away from areas of
natural or human-made hazards where there lS an
unacceptable risk to public health, safety or property."
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33. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.21
(previously Section 1 0.19) to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Shorelines, Vallry Lands, Stream Corridors, and Hazardous Lands"
34. Revising the 1st informational sidebar under the
subheading "Environmental Risk Management" of
Chapter Ten-Resource Management which related
to Shorelines and Stream Corridors, to read as
follows:
F~li~--~~~~~--ci~~·i;~t;~ci .. ici~~ri·fi~·ci .. ~~ .. sh~~~fu~·~·: .. v~il~i .......... l
jLands, and Stream Corridors ~which may include j
!hazardous lands) on Schedule IIIC are based on I
J existiftg and proposed Fill R:J;egulations and Mmapping J
jprepared by conservation authorities. J lA :fill-regulated area may include lands that feature I
jvalley corridors, stream corridors or water bodies, and J I associated natural heritage features. Permits are I
jrequired to alter land within these areas because if left J
!unchecked, the alterations could lead to erosion, J I flooding or loss of natural habitat." I
L ................................................................................................................................................................................... J
35. Revising the 2nd informational sidebar, which relates
to Shorelines and Stream Corridors, and Hazardous
Lands, referred to in newly numbered Section 10.21
(previously Section 1 0.19), by replacing the words
"Ministry of Natural Resources" with "Province".
36. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.23
(previously Section 10.21) to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Pollution, Contamination,_tmd Waste Disposal Sites, Abandoned Oil
and Gas Wells and Other Human-Made Ha2'prds"
36.A Replacing "2016" contained in brackets in the 3rd line
of the first informational paragraph under the heading
"Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements" with "2031".
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37. Revising the subtitle for Section 12.1 to read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Pt'CjJttratifm Updating or Amending rf&tral
Settlement Plans"
38. Revising the 1st and 4th sentence under the
description of Settlement 1: Cherrywood and Area, in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as
follows: ·
• "Comprises three distinct areas along the Third
Concession Road: the Hamlet of Cherrywood at
Rose bank Road, a larger Cherrywood West Cluster on
the west side of Altona Road, and a small Cherrywood
East Cluster east of Whites Road; smrounded by the
Pr~.Lfl:cially O'W'fl:ed agricukuJ:alland assembly all within
the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve
• In Cherrywood, a general store remains; buildings
associated with the former place of worship remain but
arc closed is now used as a residential dwelling; a ftCWC!
school building has been converted to a place of worship;
a tot lot exists in Cherrywood West"
39. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebars, which relates to Settlement 1:
Cherrywood and Area, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Cherrywood!
-1-9-%2015 Population 5{) 55
n. "r. ,,, 5 J. 'V,ov•v<-> 'J'V~W
Pfweent !:ncf'f:-tts-e -9-:{)
.;}94-G 2031 Population 5§60
Cherrywood West!
-1-9-%2015 Population 225
n. r. 4-() J. -~ ..._, PU
Petn:nt fflet'fft:t-s-e 4-:4
~2031 Population -E-5 210
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Cherrywood East!
.:f--9-9.6 2015 Population .;z.§ 70
n .1F' .~I. .:f-(} J. o V, vvbv._. '-' o VH NJ
Petoeefff !:nerettS-e ~
.;J()4.G 2031 Population -8§ 65
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
40. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to City Policy -
Cherrywood and area Settlement Policies, Settlement
1: Cherrywood and Area, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Cherrywood And Area!
.::f-9-% 2015 Population -55(} 350
n. ;, r. .~I. I ;}§ J. •v, '-' N4" NJ
Pet'ffflf !:nerett-s-e 7-:-1-
.;J()4.G 2031 Population -H-5 335
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
41. Revising Schedule IV-1 Settlement 1: Cherrywood
And Area, in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, by
deleting the two "Place of Worship" symbols located
north and south of Third Concession Road, and
adding a new "Place of Worship" symbol on the north-
east corner of Third Concession Road and Rosebank
Road, as illustrated on Attachment "G" to this revision.
42. Revising the 1st and 4th sentence under the
description of Settlement 2: Whitevale, in Chapter
Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• ''Located in the valley of the West Duf:fins Creek along
Whitevale Road; lands to the west of the creek are pm of
·adjacent to the Pr&v..:..ncially owned Duf:fins-Rouge
Aftgricultural Preserve lftftd assembly; lands to the east of
the creek are pm of adjacent to the Provincially awned
lands aequit:ed for Seaton Urban Area"
• Existing businesses include an antique store, several craft
shops ancl . an tea shop interior design centre, and offices;
existing community facilities include a community centre,
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a park, a place of worship, and an 1ierary arts and culture
centre; the Seaton Hiking Trail follows the creek valley to
both the north and the south"
43. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 2:
Whitevale, in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to
read as follows: -
''Whitevale!
+9-% 2015 Population -2:4(} 225
n. r ,,_ +5 A -~ ~ vu
flet'ffftf fflfi'(!tl-ST! ~
-2{}-1-G 2031 Population ti-S 220
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
44. Revising Schedule IV~2, Settlement 2: Whitevale, in
Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, by deleting the
"Library" symbol located south of Whitevale Road,
and in the legend, as illustrated on Attachment "H" to
this revision.
45. Revising the 1st and 4th sentence under the ·
description of Settlement 3: Green River, in Chapter
Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Located along Highway 7 at the West Duffins Creek;
lands to the west of the creek are pMt of adjacent to the
Provinciilly owned Duffins-Rouge ftAgricultural Preserve
land assembly; lands generally to the north and east of the
creek are part of adjacent to the Prov..nciilly owned lands
if acquired for Seaton Urban Area~ further north and east
are Federally-owned lands acquired in the 1970s as a site
for a possible future proposed airport
• Existing businesses in the Hamlet include a book and
hobby shop, a collectable doll sales and repair shop, an
antique store and a contractor/heavy equipment storage
yard; the former place of worship is now also a
community centre"
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46. Deleting the last sentence under the description of
Settlement 3: Green River, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, as follows:
• "l''-possible Highway 7 by pass and the proposed
Highway 4 07/Transitway are plahfled for south of Green
R:iver"
4 7. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 3:
Green River, in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements,
to read as follows:
"Green River!
.f9.9G 2015 Population -1-ti-110
n. -'"· ,z, 4-{) .L 'Vf"' o~ '-' v~•u
Pefflnt fflfi"ett"St: 8-:(}
.;}{}:1-6 2031 Population -H-5 110
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)''
48. Revising Schedule IV-3 Settlement 3: Green River, in
Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, by deleting the
"Place of Worship" symbol located north of Highway
7, and in the legend, as illustrated on Attachment "I"
to this revision.
49. Revising the 15\ 51h and 61h sentence, and deleting
and replacing the last sentence under the description
of Settlement 4: Brougham, in Chapter Twelve-
Rural Settlements, as follows:
• "Located around the intersection of Brock Road and
Highway 7; most lands within and north of Brougham are
part of the Federally-owned lands acquired in the 1970s
as a site for a possible future proposed airport~~ S'Off.l:C
lands within the southwest and southeast quadrants of
Brougham are pMt of the Prov"..ncially owned lands
acquired for Seaton
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• Past development includes a fairground, hotels, and the
Township offices; today, it continues to maintain a small
commercial core and businesses along Highway 7
including a hardware store, convenience store,
restaurants, used car sales, gas station, art and craft shops,
furniture finishing and antique stores, and business
offices
• Existing community services and facilities include ft-fue
hall; an animal shelter. a park, a community centre, a place
of worship and a cemetery
• :l\ by pass for Brock Road is preposed east of the Hamlet;
a possible :Highway 7 by pass is proposed south of the
Hamlet Many of the original dwellings have been
demolished"
50. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 4:
Brougham, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
"Brougham!
.:f-9.96 2015 Population ;g.(} 105
n. .Jr. ,/. 45 . ~
Pet·eenf !:nmtnTJ -1-G;G
£(}:1-6-20 31 Population #595
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
51. Revising Schedule IV-4, Settiement 4: Brougham, by:
• moving the "Park" symbol located north of
Highway 7, to a location in west Brougham, south
of Highway 7;
• deleting the Highway 407/Brock Road interchange
located immediately south of Brougham;
• · renaming the portions of Brock Road running
through the settlement respectively north and
so1,1th of Highway 7 as "Mowbray Street" and "Elsa
Starry Avenue"; and
• adding cui-de-sacs on the renamed portions of
Brock Road north and south of Highway 407; and
• deleting the Regional Road no.1 symbol located
south of Highway 407; ·
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as illustrated on Attachment "J" to this revision.
52. Revising the 4th sentence under the description of
Settlement 5: Greenwood And Area, in Chapter
Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• ''Businesses in the Hamlet today include an antique shop,
a pottery studio, a bed and breakfast establishment, and
the office of a chiropractor"
53. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebars, which relates to Settlement 5:
Greenwood And Area, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Greenwood*
.:f-.9.% 2015 Population -E-§225'
n, ,-~r, <£, +f) _L 'V0 VV, V~ ~' V~P<J
Perc-ent-!:nmtt-.?e ~
;}{)4-G 2031 Population ~210
Greenwood Cluster~
.:f-.9.% 2015 Population 95
n ... "'"-.§ "' 'v, ~
Pereettf fflf1"f1tt-s-e .§d
;}{)4-G 2031 Population +0090
Greenwood And Area~
.:f-.9.% 2015 Population .J.M} 320
n, "'"' ''· +5 '-J 'VM/PU
Pet"ff!nf fflfflf'tf:J-t 4-:.§
;}{)4-G 2031 Population #5300
(*note: figures do not :indude possible inetease &om
hamlet e"Z.j?ansion review population projection reflects
aging population and reduced persons per unit count)"
54. Revising the description of Settlement 6: Staxton
Glen, in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read
as follows:
• "Located on the north side of the Fifth Concession Road,
between Salem Road and Sideline 8
• Original phase, consisting of 30 residential lots. is located
on Green bum Place, a new street on the north side of the
Fifth Concession Road, west of Salem Road and was
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established as a "country residential" subdivision in the
mid-1980s
• Development rehabilitated a former gravel pit, and
finclud~g an open ,space associated 'With a tributary of
Carruther's Creek and a pond retained as a private
recreational feature
• Original phase was established as a "eol:lfitry residential"
subdivision in the mid 1980s; development rehabilitated a
former gravel pit retaining a pond as a private recreational
feature for the sub division
• Original phase comprises very lft!ge modern homes on
lft!ge lots, on a paved street with curbs and modCifi street
lighting
• Second phase, east of Carruther's Creek, was approved in
1998 for a maximum of 10 additional country residential
lots, fronting directly onto the existing roads; the detailed
development concept is still awai:ting received subdivision
approval and zoning approval in 2008 for 8 residential
lots"
• Only residential uses 'Within the settlement; no stores,
community or cultural facilities"
55. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 6:
Staxton Glen, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements,
to read as follows:
"Staxton Glen!
4-9-%2015 Population +0095
n. .J r, ''· -25
Pemn'f tne1'fftts"C -25
:2:9-1-G 2031 Population :{4§ 120
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
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56. Revising the 3rd and 6th sentences under the
description of Settlement 7: Birchwood Estates, in
Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as
follows:
• "Lands identified as Birchwood Estates . were approved
for a "country residential" development in 1998 for a
maximum of 23 residential lots; the detailed development
concept is still awaiting subdivision approval and zoning
• M~um: fiUffi:ber of residefl:tial lots ftPproved is 23;
e.Country residential subdivisions typically build out over
a relatively long period of time"
57. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 7:
Birchwood Estates, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Birchwood Estates.!
.:f..-9-9.6 2015 Population 5
n. Jr .. ,,_ 4-§ '-J 'UWVIJ
P.emnt' fflL"f"(}t:t-s-e -900
-2{)+6 2031 Population 5{) 15
(*note: population projection reflects aging popu1ition
and reduced persons per unit count)"
58. Revising the 3rd, 4th and 6th sentences under the
description of Settl~ment 8: Barclay Estates, in
Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as
follows:
• "Lands identified as Barclay Estates were approved for a
"country residential" development in 1995 for 35
residential lots; the detailed developmefit concept is still
aw:Uting subdivision approval and zoning were granted in
2006
• Development proposes included rehabilitation of a
sand/ gravel pit; and a water feature associated with
Cafiuthe:t's Creek is anticipated as part of de-velopment
concept the restoration of the creek channel."
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• Maximum fiU:illber of residential lots approved is 35;
eCountry residential subdivisions typically build out over
a relatively long period of time"
59. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 8:
Barclay Estates, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Barclay Estates~
.:f.-9-96 2015 Population () 80
:n Jr' ,,_ 7-5 TUWNJ
P.en;en# !:nmt~-s-e -
-m:t-6 2031 Population 7-5 100
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
60. Revising the 4th and 5th sentence under the
description of Settlement 9: Kinsale, in Chapter
Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Original development was in a linear arrangement
primarily along Highway 7; during the 1960s, homes were
built in a strip on the east side of Kinsale Road; tffiring
since the late 1980s and 1990s up to 2015, a £ew new
homes were have been· built on the west side of Kinsale
Road
• Existing businesses include an automobile dealership
repair shop. a motorbike shop, 'lifitl an antique shop~~ £!
dog daycare and boarding, a retail warehouse; no
community facilities remain"
61. Deleting the last sentence under the description of
Settlement 9: Kinsale, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, as follows:
• "A possible by pass of Highway 7 south of the Hamlet is
proposed"
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62. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 8:
Kinsale, in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
"Kinsale*
.:f-..9-9.G 2015 Population -85 90
n -IF'. 4(} ~
P.etoeen'f fflet'et:t:H! 4-7-:4-
-2{}:1-6 2031 Population 125
(*note: figures do not include possible increase from
hamlet expansion :rev'iew population projection r~flects
aging population and reduced persons per unit count)"
63. Revising the 6th sentence under the description of
Settlement 1 o: Claremont, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Existing businesses include the .a general store, a bank,
bu.siness and professional offices, collectibles and craft
shops, a restaurant, the Co-op, a gas station, a liquor store
used car sales outlet, an auto body repair shop and a
heavy machinery storage yard"
64. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 1 0:
Claremont, in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
"Hamlet of Claremont!
.:f-..9-9.G 2015 Population -9M-1125
D--IF'. ,,, 89 .L v, Wn~ ~ 'VH'VU
P.etoeenf fflet'er:t:;'e &5
-2{}:1-6 2031 Population 4{}:/-§ 10 50
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
65. Revising Schedule IV-10, Settlement 10: Claremont
-South Section, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, by adding the "Senior Centre" symbol
next to the "Community Centre" and "Library"
symbols, as illustrated on Attachment "K" to this
revision.
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66. Revising the 3rd and 5th sentence under the description
of Settlement 11: Spring Creek, in Chapter Twelve -
Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Lands identified as. Spring Creek were approved for a
"country residential" development in 1998 for 8
residential lots
• "This b£ountry residential developments typically
comprise~ large modem homes on large lots with private
individual water supply and sewage disposal systems"
67. Deleting the 4th, 6th and last sentence under the
description of Settlement 11: Spring Creek, in Chapter
Twelve-Rural Settlements, as follows:
• "Detailed development concept is still awftiting
subdivision approval and zoning
• },faximum number of residential lots approved is 8;
country residential subdivisions typically build out over a
relatively long period of time
• Only residential uses are anticipated 'W'1thi:n the settlement;
no stores, cotnm:unity or cultu:ral facilities"
68. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 11:
Spring Creek, in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements,
to read as follows:
"Spring Creek!
4-9-%2015 Population 925
n .1r' ,,_ .f(} .L ( V. OOPO.._ '-.J f VH
Petunt' l:net'T!tt-s-e NfA
~ 2031 Population .f(} 25
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
69. Revising the last sentence under the description of
Settlement 12: Balsam, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Remains · as a very small settlement clustered at the
crossroads ofSideline 4 and Region~l Road 5; over the
last ~:1:0 years, four new homes have been constructed,
the general store became a specialty food store open on
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an occasional basis, and a small engine sales and service
construction business ftloo opened"
70. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 12:
. Balsam, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
"Balsam*
.:f....9.9.G 2015 Population 5() 40
n. ..IF'. ,,, .:{{) 'VM/NJ
PeFeent-!:ner'e".a:.,TJ -2:(};(}
.;?JH-6 2031 Population -G() 45
(*note: figures do not include possible increase from
hamlet expansion rvv"'iew population projection reflects
aging population and reduced persons per unit count)"
71. Revising the 3rd and 5th sentence under the description
of Settlement 12: Forest Creek Estates, in Chapter
Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as follows: ·
• "Lands identified as Forest Creek Estates were approved
for a "country residential" development in 1998 for 14
residential lots; the subdivision pla1;1 has been draft
approved and the lands zoned
• Maximum number of residentiai lots approved is 14;
eCountry residential subdivisions typically build out over
a relatively long period of time"
72. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 13:
Forest Creek Estates, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Forest Creek Estates~
.:f....9.9.G 2015 Population 0
n ;,r. ,~., :M} ~ 'VJV' VV~ ~. VVVNJ
Pet'eent-!:net'fftJ-s-e NfA
.;?JH-6 2031 Population :M}40
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
Recommended Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 29
73. Revising Schedule IV-13, Settlement 13: Forest
Creek Estate, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements,
by adding a "Special Interest Site" symbol on the
south-west corner of Lake Ridge Road and Highway 7,
as illustrated on Attachment "L" to this revision.
7 4. Revising the subtitle for Section 14.12 to read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt Plan Lands Suf?ject to Other
Provincial and Regional Policies"
75. Adding a new subtitle for newly proposed Section 15.14
in the Supporting Reports subsection, in Chapter
Fifteen -Development Review, to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Evaluation Reports required
in High Aquifer Vulnerability Areas"
76. Adding a subtitle for newly added Section 15.50, to
read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Kry Nat ural Heritage and HydrologicallY Sensitive
Features-outside the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Seaton Urban
Area"
77. Deleting all references in informational text to the term
"Rouge Park" and replacing it with "Rouge National
Urban Park".
78. Delete Appendix II, "Guidelines on When to Submit
Environmental Reports In Accordance with Section
15.8 of the Pickering Official Plan", in its entirety.
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Appendix No. III to
Report No. PLN 17-16
Table 1: Responses to Comments Received from Agencies on
Proposed Amendment 27
to the City of Pickering Official Plan
Table 1: Staff Response to Agency Comments
Name Comments/Concern!? Staff Response
Region of Durham The Region of Durham is the approval authority for Noted.
this amendment.
It is recommended that Pickering staff consider a A provision of this nature would apply
general provision that permits legal to all lands within Pickering. Staff
non-conforming uses and the appropriate criteria, therefore recommends that the
consistent with Policy 14.5.4 of the Regional inclusion of a similar policy be
Official Plan (ROP). considered as part of the future house-
keeping amendment.
The Greenbelt Natural Heritage System (NHS) The Natural Heritage System, reflected
boundaries should be included as an overlay on on Schedule lilA, already captures the
a schedule (perhaps Schedule lilA or 1118) Greenbelt NHS, because it forms part
along with a policy in Chapter 1 0 stating that the of an integrated system that extends
policies of Section 3.2 of the Greenbelt Plan beyond the Greenbelt boundaries.
apply. It is also important to clarify that the
The intent of the Greenbelt NHS is to be an Greenbelt boundaries are shown on
overlay of the Prime Agricultural Area and/or Schedule I, with associated policies in
Open Space designation. Table 2 and section 3.5.
Further discussion with staff from the Ministry of Proposed OPA 27 was circulated to
Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) on this the MMAH, as part of the One Window
matter is recommended. Review Process, and no comments
were received as of the date of this
report.
The relationship between the Open Space To clarify, the Open Space System is a
System, Natural Heritage System, and Key Natural Land Use designation, reflected on
Heritage Features is not always clear. It appears revised Schedule I (Land Use
that the Natural Heritage System shown on Structure).
Schedule lilA are the same features as the The NHS shown on revised individual Key Natural Heritage Features System
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shown on Schedule 1118, as opposed to an actual
system. The Open Space System designation
appears to implement the systems approach.
Further discussion with staff from MMAH
regarding the Resource Management Schedules
(Schedules lilA to IIIE) and their relation to the
Central Pickering Development Plan (CPDP)
should be undertaken.
The Pickering OP should reflect the restrictive
Staff Response
Schedule Ill reflects: The Greenbelt
NHS; The Oak Ridges Moraine Natural
Core and Linkage Areas, Terrestrial
features mapping from TRCA, The
Lynde Creek NHS, and the NHS along
the TRCNCLOCA interface.
Schedule 1118 indentifies the individual
key natural heritage and hydrologically
sensitive features, based on source
Mapping from the Conservation
Authorities, Ministry of Natural
Resources & Forestry (MNR&F),
forming also part of the system shown
on Schedule lilA, or located outside of
the NHS shown on Schedule lilA.
Note: the NHS Schedule (lilA) is a
compromise between source mapping
from the two Conservation Authorities
because of the current differences in
the timing and status of watershed
planning.
Proposed OPA 27 was circulated to
the MMAH, as part of the One Window
Review Process, and no comments
were received as of the date of this
report. The policies in Recommended
OPA 27 were introduced with
consideration of the CPDP .
. Policies 3.11 0) and 15.26 (a) already
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nature of lot creation in Prime Agricultural Areas state that lot creation must adhere to
and Major Open Space Areas, as contained in the provisions of the Regional Official
the ROP. The OP should include the limited Plan, which makes the duplication of
instances where lot creation is permitted as well the ROP policies 9A.2.8 to 9A.2.12
as the minimum lot size requirements for supetiluous.
Agricultural uses. Refer to ROP policies 9A.2.8
through 9A.2.12.
The Pickering OP should include criteria for Agreed. "Small-scale Landscape
locating uses such as kennels and landscape · Industry" has been added as a
industry in the rural area, as per the ROP. permitted uses within the "Natural
Areas" designation, and a definition
has been included for the term
"Landscape Industry" -see Table 3
and item #73 in Recommended .. OPA27 .
Also, "Commercial Kennels" has
been added as a permitted u~e,
subject to the provisions of
Regional Official Plan, within the
"Natural Areas" designation -see
Table 3 in Recommended OPA 27.
The development criteria for non-agricultural Agreed in part. The policies referred to
buildings as contained in ROP policies 1 OA.2.2, in the ROP are comprehensive.
10A.2.4 and 10A.2.5 should be incorporated into Therefore, instead of repeating them the Pickering OP. in the Pickering Official Plan, it is
recommended that Tables 3, 12 and
17 be revised by the inclusion of the
following words "subject to the
provisions of Regional Official Plan
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related to non-agricultural uses" in
the sections dealing with
non-agricultural uses.
See Recommended OPA 27.
Policy 2.24: It is suggested that the terms Disagreed. Policy 2.24 provides more
Agricultural Use, Agricultural Accessory Uses, detail as to the type of employment
Secondary Agricultural Uses and Agri-tourism be associated with the rural area, while
used, consistent with the ROP and Provincial the terms used in relation to the
Plans, as the primary type of employment in the various type of agricultural uses
rural area. permitted in the rural area of Pickering
are contained in Table 12, consistent
with the 2014 Provincial Policy
Statement (PPS).
Policy 2.29: ROP Policy 98.2. 7 requires minor The proposed revisions to the
rounding-out for hamlets within the Greenbelt Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine
Protected Countryside to be undertaken during the Conservation Plan, released by the
municipality's Greenbelt Plan conformity exercise. Province in May 2016, recommend the
For hamlets outside of the Greenbelt Protected removal of the policy that would permit
Countryside, minor rounding out may be the minor rounding out of hamlets
undertaken during a municipality's Growth Plan during a municipal conformity exercise.
conformity exercise, with further adjustments Staff recommends deferred
permitted to be undertaken during a municipal consideration of policy 2.29 pending
comprehensive review. the outcome of the Provincial Land
It is understood that Policy 2.29 is intended to act Use Plans review.
as a "placeholder policy" noting that the
consideration of the minor rounding-out of the
Hamlets of Claremont and Greenwood will be
undertaken at a later date.
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It is recommended that the term "expansion" be
replaced with "minor rounding-out" to be consistent
with the Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan (ORMCP) and the ROP.
The Hamlet of Claremont is located on the Oak
Ridges Moraine, and the opportunity for any minor
rounding out of the hamlet's boundaries occurred
when the City undertook its ORMCP conformity
amendment. Based on information provided by the
City, a proposed expansion was not approved by
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
(MMAH), despite a transitional subdivision
application being located on the lands.
Subsequently, MMAH advised the City that the
10 year review of the ORMCP/Greenbelt Plan
(currently underway) may provide an opportunity
for boundary refinement.
Including the lands outside of Claremont in
policy 2.29 is not consistent with the ORMCP and
premature until the completion of the Province's
Co..:ordinated Land Use Planning Review. Further
discussion with MMAH is required on this matter.
Moreover, the Region may need to defer approval
of this policy.
Table 2: Prime Agricultural Areas, as defined by
ROP Policy 9A.1.1 includes reference to lesser
agricultural significant lands (class 4 to 7 soils).
This should be included in the criteria for
Staff Response
Agreed. Reference to lesser
agricultural significant lands
(class 4 to 7 soils) would also be
consistent with the PPS. See the
proposed revision to the description
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determining Prime Agricultural Areas. of Prime Agricultural Areas in
Table 2 of Recommended OPA 27.
Policy 3.5 (a): It is suggested that the City consider Agreed. The words "natural
adding a reference to the Natural Heritage System heritage" have been added after the
in this policy, perhaps after the words "connected words "connected and integrated"
and integrated". in policy 3.5 (a) -see Recommended
OPA 27-item #17.
Table 11, Country Residential Subdivisions: For Agreed in part. Staff recommends
clarity and purposes and consistent with the ROP, that the phrase be replaced with
it is recommended .that the phrase "maximum "maximum approved number of
approved size" be replaced with "maximum residential lots"; because that would
number of residential units approved". then not exclude the right to an
apartment-in-house, which is
permitted on a residential lot. See
revised Table 11 in Recommended
OPA 27 -item #20.
Table 11, Clusters: It is recommended that the Agreed in part. Instead of
criteria for infilling in clusters contained in duplicating ROP policy 98.2.15 in
Policy 98.2.15 be reflected in the Pickering OP. the Pickering Official Plan, staff
Further, it should be stated that the establishment recommends that the words
of new residential clusters is not permitted. "subject to the provisions of the
Regional Official Plan" be included
after the words "cluster boundary".
The condition that the establishment
of new residential clusters is not
permitted has also been included,
as recommended. See revised
Table 11 in Recommended OPA 27.
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Policy 3.11: It is suggested that the City consider
adding general policy language which:
• Discourages fragmentation of the agricultural
land base;
• Encourages the consolidation of agricultural
parcels; and
• Prohibits the intrusion of urban land uses into
Prime Agricultural Areas.
Policy 3.11 0): It is recommended that the phrase
"lot creation" be replaced with "a severance" to
ensure that ROP Policy 98.2.15 (lot line adjustment)
is also addressed. ~
Table 12.: It is recommended that detailed policies
to limit the scale and number of secondary
agricultural uses, including policies addressing
compatibility with surrounding uses, as per
ROP Policy 9A.2.6 be added to the Pickering OP.
Staff Response
Agreed. Staff recommends that the
proposed policy language be added
at the end of subsection (a). See
revised policy 3.11 (a) in
Recommended OPA 27-item #21.
Agreed. Policy 3.11 (j) has been
revised accordingly. See
Recommended OPA 27-item #21.
The PPS no longer refers to
"secondary agricultural uses", but to
"agricultural-related uses" and "on-farm
diversified uses".
The myriad of combinations or
variations of agricultural uses,
agricultural-related uses, and on-farm
diversified uses that could potentially
be found within the rural area cannot
be contained or limited to a single
standard or formula, but rather to
broader policy language that capture
the essence of ROP policy 9A.2.6,
while allowing sufficient flexibility for
interpretation on a case by case basis.
In terms of "Agricultural-related uses",
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Tabl~ 12: As per ROP policies 9A.2.3 through tc;>
9A.2.6, severances for agricultural-related uses,
farm help dwellings, farm gate sales/retail stands,
accessory and secondary agricultural uses are not
permitted. It is suggested that this be stated in
Table 12.
Policy 3.15 (a)(ii): It is recommended that the term
"expansions" be replaced by "rounding-out"
consistent with Provincial Plans and the ROP.
Staff Response
Table 12 already contains a
requirement that these uses be small
scale and exclusively devoted to the
farm operation.
In terms of "On-Farm Diversified
uses", it is recommended that the
following words be inserted after
the sub-heading "On-Farm
Diversified uses": " ... ,that are
secondary to the principal
agricultural use and limited in
scale, .. " -see revised Table 12 in
Recommended OPA 27-item #22.
The purpose of Table 12 is to list
permissible uses. Severance approvals
rest with the Region of Durham, and
the ROP already contains a prohibition
in policy 9A.2.6, which makes its
·duplication in the Pickering Official
Plan superfluous.
The proposed revisions to the
Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan (ORMCP), released
by the Province in May 2016,
recommend the removal of the policy
that would permit the "minor rounding
out" of hamlets during a municipal
conformity exercise. The outcome of
the Provincial Land Use Plans review
may have implications for the proposed
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Policies 3.19 (a) and (b)(i): It is recommended
that the term "expansions" be replaced by
"rounding-out" consistent with Provincial Plans
and the ROP.
Policy 4.15 (a)(i): This policy forms Deferral 8 to
Staff Response
rural study area at the Hall)let of
Claremont, because it is located within
the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Hamlet
of Greenwood, on the other hand, is
located outside the Greenbelt and the
ORMCP, and is subject to the Regional
Official Plan policy 98.2. 7 that
stipulates that minor rounding of
hamlets outside the Greenbelt shall be
determined as part of a municipality's
Growth Plan conformity exercise.
Staff recommends that the term "minor
expansions" be retained, consistent
with the City's submission to the
Province regarding the Provincial Land ,
Use Plans Review. The Region may
need to defer the consideration of the
policy pending the outcome of the
Provincial Land Use Plans review.
Similar to the previous point, staff
would also recommend that the term
"expansions" be retained, consistent
with the City's submission to the
Province regarding the Provincial Land
Use Plans Review. The consideration
of the policy may need to be deferred
by the Region of Durham pending the
outcome of the Provincial Land Use
Plans review.
Agreed. To be addressed through a
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the Pickering OP. This policy deferral was future house-keeping amendment.
resolved through the approval of the Seaton _
Conformity Amendment (i.e., Amendment 22 to the
Pickering OP). As such, it is recommended that it
be deleted as a "housekeeping" item.
Policy 4.15 (a)(iv): This policy forms the remaining Agreed. To be addressed through a
portion of Deferral 11 to the Pickering OP. This future house-keeping amendment.
policy deferral was resolved through Amendment 22,
and it is recommended that it be deleted from the
Pickering OP as a housekeeping item. Further, the
remaining wording of the policy " ... southeasterly
extensions of Dixie Road" should also be deleted
as a housekeeping item either through this
amendment or a future transportation-related
amendment.
Policy 4.15 (b): This policy forms Deferral 14 to the Agreed. To be addressed through a
Pickering OP. This policy deferral was resolved future house-keeping amendment.
through Amendment 22, and it is recommended
that it be deleted as a housekeeping item.
Policy 10.13 (e): The Region has not implemented Staff recommends that the proposed
Source Water Protection policies in the ROP. policies to bring the Pickering Official
Accordingly, this policy subsection may need to be Plan into conformity with the Credit
deferred. Valley, Toronto and Region and
Some of the proposed policies appear to defer to Central Lake Ontario Source
Protection Plan (which includes the the ROP. Given that the ROP will incorporate the identification of well head protection policies of four Source Water Protection Plans, it is areas and the inclusion of associated likely that the ROP policies will be high level and policies) be removed from the
broad. It is anticipated that the Area Municipal recommended amendment. The
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Official Plans and Zoning By-laws will be the proposed policies will be addressed
appropriate level to incorporate more specific and through a future Official Plan
detailed policies. Further, it appears that a number Amendment after the Region of
of policies from the Credit Valley, Toronto and Durham's completion of their Source
Region and Central Lake Ontario (CTC) Source Protection Plan conformity exercise.
Protection Plan have not been included in the
proposed amendment. Further discussion
between Pickering, Regional and CTC staff is
recommended.
Policy 10.19: It is suggested that the word "Key" Agreed. Revision incorporated. See
be added before "Natural Heritage Feature" Recommended OPA 27-item #48.
consistent with Schedule 1118.
Policies 12.1 & 12.2: Policy 98.2.8 of the ROP Agreed in part. ROP policy 98.2.8 is
outlines the requirements to be considered in the very comprehensive. Instead of
delineation of Hamlet boundaries. It is recommended duplicating it in the Pickering
that this criteria be reflected in the Pickering OP. Official Plan, staff recommends that
the words "and the provisions of the
Regional Official Plan" be added
after the words "Table 17" in
subsection 12.1 (b), and that the
following policy be included in
section 12.2 and be numbered (f):
"require that the provisions of the
Regional Official Plan with regard to
matters to be considered in term of
the delineation of the hamlet
boundary and the details of the
permitted land uses, be complied
with."
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Policy 12.4 (e): The amendment proposed to this Noted.
policy would resolve Deferrals 22 and 48 to the
Pickering OP.
Policy 12.6 (f): Deletion of this policy would resolve Noted.
Deferral 24 to the Pickering OP.
Policy 12.7 (d): It is recommended that the term As per the response to the comments
"expansions" be replaced by "rounding-out" on policies 3.15 (a) and 3.19, staff
consistent with Provincial Plans and the ROP. recommends the retention of the term
"expansion", consistent with the City's
submission to the Province regarding
the Provincial Land Use Plans Review.
Consideration of the policy may need
to be deferred by the Region of
Durham pending the outcome of the
Provincial Land Use Plans review.
Additionally, it is recommended that a reference to Regarding the 2"d point, staff
Provincial Plans and the ROP be added to this recommends the addition of the
subsection. following words after the number
"3.19" in subsection 12.7 (d): " ... and
the provisions of the Regional
Official Plan ... " See Recommended
OPA 27-item #62.
Policy 12.12 (e): As per our comments above, the Staff suggests deferred consideration
addition of the proposed Rural Study Area east of of this policy pending the outcome of
Claremont does not appear consistent with the the Provincial Land Use Plans review.
policies of the ORMCP and further discussion with
MMAH is required.
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Policy 14.1 (h): It is recommended that this
subsection be revised to be consistent with ROP
Policy 5.3.5, which only permits municipal faCilities
in the Prime Agricultural Areas designation by .
exception, subject to a number of criteria.
Policy 14.15, Glossary: In terms of the proposed
definition "High Aquifer Vulnerability or High
Vulnerable Aquifer": To be consistent with the
ROP and Provincial Plans, it is suggested that the ·
phrase "and includes the land above the aquifer"
be deleted and replaced with "due to the
permeability and thickness of overlying layers", so
that the definition reads as follows:
"High Aquifer Vulnerability or High Vulnerable
Aquifer means an aquifer on which external
sources have or are likely to have a significant
adverse effect, and includes the land above the
aquifer due to the permeability and thickness of
overlying layers.
Policy 15.12 (a): It is recommended that "or
Provincial Highway" be added after "arterial road",
so that the section reads as follows:
"on lands affected by noise, for proposals for new
sensitive land uses within 300 metres of a railway
right-of-way or an arterial road or Provincial
Highway ... "
Policy 15.33: It is recommended that this policy be
revised to include the specific requirements for
aggre_gate extraction areas in the Greenbelt Natural
Staff Response
Agreed. Staff recommends that a
notwithstanding clause be added
after subsection 14.1 (h), consistent
with policy 5.3.5 of the ROP. See
Recommended OPA 27-item #66.A.
Agreed. See revised definition for
the term "High Aquifer Vulnerability
or High Vulnerable Aquifer" in
Recommended OPA 27-item #TJ.
Agreed. See revision in
Recommended OPA 27-item #83.
This requirement is already addressed
in subsections 15.33 (h) and (i).
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Heritage System, as per ROP Policy 9D.2.9.e). See Recommended OPA 27-item #91.
Policy 15.50 (a): It is suggested that the reference Agreed. The reference to ANSis has
to Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (AN Sis) been removed as suggested. See
be deleted as they are included in the definition of Recommended OPA 27-item# 98.
Key Natural Heritage Features. The proposed
policy would read as follows:
"recognize that Table 19 ... related to key natural
heritage and hydrologically sensitive features, and
where features ·are not identified ... "
Schedule I, Land Use Structure: The south-western Agreed. The Greenbelt boundary on
portion of the Greenbelt boundary is not consistent Schedule I has been revised to be
with the ROP. Through Amendment No. 114 to the consistent with the Regional Official
ROP, the Greenbelt boundary, south of the CP Plan. See revised Schedule I, Land
Rail line was refined to meet the Durham-Toronto -Use Structure, in Recommended
municipal boundary. OPA27.
Schedule 1: There appears to be a slight variation Agreed. The minor technical
in the shape of the Hamlet of Cherrywood adjustment to the boundary to
between Schedule A and Schedule H. follow existing lot lines, addressed
through amendment item #1, was
accidently omitted from Schedule I,
and has been corrected. See revised
Schedule I in Recommended
OPA27.
Schedule 1: Be advised that the current boundary Schedule I has been changed to
of the federal airport lands as illustrated will reflect the transfer of the lands to
change once the pending transfer of 21 00 ha of Parks Canada. See revised Schedule I
lands at the north west corner of the site from in Recommended OPA 27.
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Transport Canada to Parks Canada is completed.
Schedule 1: The amendment text should note that Part of the "Local Node" was never
part of the "Local Node" south of Finch Avenue, re-designated to "Natural Areas". It
west of Dixie Road has been replaced by the is a mapping error, and has been
"Natural Areas" designation. corrected to what is currently
reflected on Schedule 1-see
revised Schedule I in Recommended
OPA27.
Schedule 1: As per our comment on policy 2.29, Agreed. Staff recommends deferred
including the lands outside of Claremont .as a consideration of the proposed Rural
Rural Study Area does not appear consistent with Study Area at Claremont on Schedule I
the ORMCP and is premature until the completion pending the outcome of the Provincial
of the Province's Co-ordinated Land Use Planning Land Use Plans review.
Review. As such, the Region may need to defer
approval of this designation.
Schedule II, Transportation System: The Type A Agreed. Omission corrected. See
Arterial Road designation should be shown on Schedule II in Recommended OPA 27.
Lake Ridge Road.
Schedule II: The Type B Arterial Road designation Agreed. Omission corrected. See
should be shown on the Scarborough-Pickering Schedule II in Recommended OPA 27.
Townline/York-Durham Line.
Schedule II:· Kingston Road should be shown as a Agreed. Omission corrected. See
Type B Ar1erial Road and Transit Spine between Schedule II in Recommended OPA 27.
Altona Road and the Pickering/Toronto boundary.
Schedule II: The future overpass/underpass Agreed. Omission corrected.
symbol should be shown where the proposed new
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north-south Type C Arterial, located in the hydro See Schedule II in Recommended
corridor west of Brock Road, crosses Highway 401. OPA27.
Schedule II: The stub of the existing Type B Agreed. The corrections as
Arterial on Westney Road at the south end of the suggested have,been included. See
Greenwood Bypass should be removed, and the revisions to Schedule II in
existing Type B Arterial designation should be Recommended OPA 27.
shown on Westney Road from the north end of the
bypass to Seventh Concession.
Schedule II: The Collector Road designation Agreed. Omission corrected. See
should be shown on Toynevale Road between Schedule II in Recommended OPA 27.
Rougemount Drive and Oakwood Drive.
Schedule II: A future Collector Road designation Agreed. Omission corrected. See
should be shown on Zents Drive between Schedule II in Recommended OPA 27.
Brock Road and William Jackson Drive.
Schedule II: The Type B Arterial Road designation Agreed. Omission corrected. See
should be removed from Altona Road north of the Schedule II in Recommended OPA 27.
future Whitevale Bypass, consistent with the CPDP.
Schedule II: The future East-West Collector Road Agreed. It has been deleted to be
south of Highway 407, west of North Road should consistent with Amendment 22. See
be deleted, as it was not included as part of revised Schedule II in Recommended
Amendment 22. OPA 27.
Schedule II: The Sideline 4 cui-de-sacs on either Agreed. Staff recommends that
side of Highway 407 are difficult to see on the Schedule II be revised to make the
schedule. sideline 4 cui-de-sacs on both sides
of Highway 407 more visible. See
revised Schedule II in
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Schedule II: Deferral 44 (Dixie Road) is labelled
on the schedule, however the black box around
the road segment should also be included.
Schedules IliA and I liB: Further consultation with
the appropriate Conservation Authority staff and
Regional staff is recommended, as there appears
to be features identified as part of the Natural
Heritage System, in particular Significant
Woodlands, which do not warrant being mapped.
A two-tiered legend is suggested for Schedule IIIB,
with a subtitle, Key Natural Heritage Features and
then identifying each feature. This would, allow for
the identification of the Key Natural Heritage
Features, but also allows for the identification of
other map elements (e.g., Oak Ridges Moraine
Boundary).
Region of Durham It is recommended that the Seaton Natural Heritage
comments on the System should be reflected on Schedule IliA, as
Proposed per the policies of the CPDP.
Informational
Revision: Schedule IIIB: It is recommended that Schedule IIIB
reflect the natural features identified through the
environmental studies undertaken for the CPDP.
Staff Response
Recommended OPA 27.
Agreed. Omission corrected. See
Schedule II in Recommended OPA 27.
Agreed. Staff has had further
consultation with the resP.ective
agencies and updated Schedules lilA
and 1118 accordingly. See revised
Schedules IliA and 1118 in
Recommended OPA 27.
Agreed. Staff recommends a 2na
subtitle "Other Map Elements" in
the map legend to distinguish the
Greenbelt and the Oak Ridges
Moraine Boundaries from the Key
Natural Heritage Features. See
revised legend on schedule 1118 in
Recommended OPA 27.
Agreed. Revision incorporated. See
revised Schedule lilA in
Recommended OPA 27.
Schedule IIIB identifies a certain group
of natural features listed in its legend,
while Schedule IIIC identifies another
group of natural features relating
principally to hydrology and
water-related features. Both schedules
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need to be read concurrently. Both
Schedules 1118 and IIIC have been
reviewed against the features mapping
done for Amendment 22 (Seaton), and
are consistent therewith .
. Chapter 2, "Rural Goals": It is recommended that As per the response on policies 3.15 (a),
the subtitle proposed for new section 2.29 3.19, and 12.7, staff suggest the
(Revision Item 12) be revised to use the term retention of the term "expansion" in the
"minor rounding-out" instead of "expansion", subtitle, consistent with the City's
consistent with the ROP and Provincial policy. submission to the Provincial Land Use
Plan Review. The consideration of this
matter may need to be deferred by the
Region pending the outcome of the
Provincial Land Use Plans Review.
Chapter 3, "Rural Settlements": In regards to Agreed in part. Staff recommends
country residential subdivisions, for clarity that the phrase rather be replaced
purposes, it is recommended that the phrase with "maximum number of
"maximum approved size" be replaced with residential lots", because that would
"maximum number ofresidential units approved". then not exclude the right to an
apartment-in-house, which is
permitted on a residential lot. See
revision in Recommended
Informational Revision 22 -item #15.
Chapter 3, "Study Areas": It is recommended that . As per the response regarding
the term "minor hamlet expansion" be replaced Chapter 2, "Rural Goals" above, staff
with "minor hamlet rounding-out", consistent with suggest the retention of the term
the ROP and Provincial policy. "minor hamlet expansion", consistent
with the City's submission to the
Provincial Land Use Plan Review. This
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Chapter 10, "Watershed Planning": It is suggested
that the information sidebar would benefit by
including a definition of what a watershed is.
Information sidebar to section 10.13 (d): It is
suggested that the definition ofWell Head
Protection Areas be revised to read as follows:
"A Well Head Protection Area is the area of land
surrounding a municipal well, which contributes
water to the well. Within the Well Head Protection
Area, protective measures are implemented to
safeguard the underlying groundwater supply from
potential contaminant sources."
Information Map 5: The legend symbol for the
Oak Ridges Moraine Area is missing the
appropriate hatching.
Staff Response
matter may need to be deferred by the
Region pending the outcome of the
Provincial Land Use Plans Review.
A proposed definition was already
included in the Glossary of the POP.
See Recommended OPA 27-item #73.
Proposed revisions to the Pickering
Official Plan to bring it into conformity
with the Credit Valley, Toronto and
Region and Central Lake Ontario
Source Protection Plan (which includes
the identification of well head
protection areas and the inclusion of
associated policies) has been removed
from the recommended amendment
pending the Region of Durham's
completion of their Source Protection
Plan conformity exercise. It is therefore
recommended that the proposed
information sidebars to section 1 0.13 (d)
and 10.13 (e) be deleted accordingly.
Agreed. Omission corrected. See
Map 5 in Recommended
Informational Revision 22.
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Toronto and Region The Official Pl_an (OP) contains a number of
Conservation defined terms. We recommend that the usability of
Authority (TRCA) the OP would be enhanced by italicizing or
underlining these terms in the body of the text and
referencing the new and existing definitions in the
Section 14.15, Glossary.
Does the term "wetlands" mean all wetlands that
are not determined to be provincially significant and
all unevaluated wetlands regardless of size and
regardless of whether they are in or out of the
Greenbelt? The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)
provides a definition for "significant" and states that
"Criteria for determining significance for the
resources identified in sections (c)-(e) are
recommended by the Province, but municipal
approaches that achieve or exceed the same
objective may also be used."
Definitions may be useful for woodlands, fields and
hedgerows since they are mentioned at different
points in the proposed OP amendment, sometimes
.preceded by the word significant, and other times
not.
Please reference the appropriate technical criteria
to be used for determining the definition of each
natural feature. For example, the Oak Ridges
Moraine_{ORM) technical papers can be referenced
Staff Response
The use of italics or underlining is not
compliant with the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005,
except for referencing a legislative act.
Yes. The words "Provincially
Significant" have been included in
policy 15.50 (g) to clarify that the
Province has the authority to make
refinements to wetlands that are
provincially significant, and not to
all classes of wetlands. See
RecommendedOPA 27-item #98.
For greater clarity, definitions for
the terms "significant woodlands",
"significant valleylands",
"significant wildlife habitat" and
"wetlands", consistent with the
Durham Regional Official Plan and
the PPS, have been included in
Recommended OPA 27-item #73.
It is not standard practice to reference
specific technical criteria for
determining the definition of each
natural feature, in an official plan, but
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for Woodlands on the ORM.
There are references to the City's Special Policy
Area (SPA) within the revised OP. We recommend
consulting with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing and the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry as the Ministers are the final approval
body for any modifications to the official plan
policies, land use designations or boundaries
applying to SPA's, as per Section 3.1.4 of the PPS
2014. Given that the Pickering (Village East) SPA
adjoins the western boundary of the Notion
Road/Pickering Village SPA in Ajax, we would
encourage any opportunities to collaborate with the
Town of Ajax in a comprehensive update to both
SPA's.
Page 4, reference to Schedule IIIC, please confirm
the source of the "Hazard Lands" data layer on
Schedule IIIC.
Staff Response
staff has consulted technical papers
and the 2014 Provincial Policy
Statement for consistency.
Noted.
The identified feature "Shorelines and
Stream Corridors (may include hazard
lands)" feature on Schedule IIIC merely
duplicates the.mapping in the current
Official Plan. The data was originally
derived from conservation authority
mapping and through limited in-house
buffer planning for those stream
corridors for which no data were
available at the time the official plan
came into effect.
For greater clarity, Staff recommends
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that the word "Valley Lands" be
added after "Shorelines" in the
subtitle and subsection (a) of newly
numbered policy 10.21 and in the
legend in Schedule IIIC. See
Recommended OPA 27-items #3
& #50, as well as associated
revisions to the Informational
Revision -items #33 & #34.
It is recommended that the proposed revisions to The uses listed in section 3.1.5 of the
the OP related to Natural Hazards include any PPS 2014 are not listed in proposed
necessary updates to the current policies to be policy 10.21 (c) (i)-(iii); implying that )
consistent with the prohibited uses as per they are prohibited by the policy.
Section 3.1.5 of the PPS 2014.
Page 6, Section 2.5. We appreciate the Although some of these concepts
commitment to protecting the City's critical have been addressed through
ecological functions. We recommend that the OP Amendment 23 (Planning Tools for
update process go somewhat further and consider Sustainable Placemaking), Staff
the design integration of new development with the agrees that section 2.5 needs to be
natural system. That is, traditional planning typically augmented to speak to the interface
results in an artificial boundary between between the built and natural
development and natural areas (e.g., residential environment.
back yards, "back-of-house" commercial loading Accordingly, Staff recommends that and unloading zones, up against natural areas and the following new subsection be trail systems). Perhaps the new OP can consider added to section 2.5 (e): ways in which new and redevelopment scenarios
can provide opportunities for public accessibility, "(vi) promoting the use of
visibility and passive enjoyment of natural spaces ecological design techniques
from the built environment, and the integration of through the development review
green infrastructure with natural amenity space process to strengthen the sense
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within the development itself?
Page 16, Section 3.12 (g) infrastructure works
should, where reasonable, provide mitigation and
compensation rather than mitigation or compensation.
This policy would also be made stronger through
the inclusion of some wording relating to the
creation of eco-passages in important wildlife
movement corridors including the Rouge-Duffins
Wildlife Corridor and other identified connections of
the NHS.
Page 22, Section 10.3 (c). Please clearly indicate
that minimum vegetation protection zones should
be restored through naturalized native plantings
Staff Response
of connectio'n between the built
and natural environment, which
may include the provision of
gateways (trailheads) to natural
areas, designing buildings to
provide view corridors and
passive enjoyment of adjacent
natural spaces, and integrating
green infrastructure and low
impact development techniques
in development."
See Recommended OPA 27-item #11.
Agreed. The words "where
reasonable" provides the necessary
discretion, so Staff recommends
that the word "or" after the word
"mitigation" in section 3.12 (g) be
replaced with "and". See
Recommended OPA 27-item #23.
This matter is sufficiently addressed in
revised policy 3; 12, subsection (g)
under amendment item #23 {mitigation
could include the creation of
eco-passages}.
Staff recommends that the words
"restoration planting" be added
after the word "proposed in the 1st
.line of Policy 10.3, subsection (c).
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and not just left to naturalize. See Recommended OPA 27-item #34.
Page 24, Section 10.7 (a). This section discusses Staff has updated the relevant
the identification of watercol!rses. We recommend mapping in consultation with TRCA.
the use of TRCA's Arc Hydro mapping tool to
identify the locations of headwater and intermittent
features. This tool would be useful in updating
Schedule lilA as well as Schedule IIIC.
In their official plans, the cities of Markham and Staff recommends the addition of
Vaughan have adopted TRCA's Headwater the following words after the words
Drainage Feature Guidelines for managing "Council shall" in the policy
headwater drainage features. Perhaps the preamble of section 10.7: "in
Pickering OP could insert a policy in Section 10.7 coordination with the relevant
that speaks to the importance of these features and conservation authority". See
employing the technical support of TRCA's Recommended OPA 27-item #38.
guidelines for managing these features and their
functions.
Page 25, Section 1 0.8. This section discusses Staff recommends the addition of
stormwater management and mentions water the following words after the words
balance for natural features. TRCA highly supports "Council shall" in the policy
the inclusion of feature-based water balance and preamble of section 10.8: "in
suggests it would be beneficial to include another coordination with the relevant
subsection that specifically discusses the need for conservation authority". See
feature-based water balance to be addressed as Recommended OPA 27-item #39.
part of the stormwater management system and
consistent with TRCA Guidelines.
Page 38, Section 1 0.25. TRCA has faced Agreed. In the absence of a proper
challenges with even minor grading within a natural definition for the term "minor", the
area, as the definition of "minor" is subjective. various potential interpretations
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may lead to unwanted precedents
Further, our interpretation of this new section is that and inconsistency. Furthermore,
it would allow for full grading within the natural area development limits and the
buffers as well, increasing the impact to the natural provision of proper natural buffers
environment. Please re-consider whether this is determined through
section is necessary, whether it is better to be silent environmental studies in
on this issue, or to provide stricter exceptions for consultation with the conservation
where grading in the natural area and associated authorities, which makes this newly
buffers will be considered. We would like to discuss proposed policy superfluous. Staff
this issue further. therefore recommends the removal
of section 10.25 (amendment
item #54) and the words "Minor
grading to accommodate
development adjacent to Natural
Areas, subject to the provisions in
section 10.25 of this Plan" in
column two of Table 3.
Schedule I. To be consistent with Schedule IliA Noted. The City prefers to continue
and the new language, it may be more appropriate using the term "Natural Areas"
to re-name the Open Space system subcategory designation that has been in place
"Natural Areas" to "Natural Heritage System". since 1997.
Schedule II. A future crossing of the West Duffins is Although it is acknowledged that the
shown connecting to the new Rossland Road proposed southerly crossing would
extension near the Brock West site. As a new have an impact on the natural heritage
crossing is already planned for Whites Road to the system and cost implications, a
north and this more southerly crossing was determination whether this crossing
removed from the road network through the would be required in the future (in
evolution of the CPDP road network, we terms of the overall long-term
recommend that this road crossing should also be transportation system), has not yet
removed from the City's transportation network.
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A new crossing of the West Ouffins in this location been made.
would result in significant negative impacts to the
natural heritage system as the valley is very wide
and the forests are an integral part of the Natural
Heritage System. A new crossing would result in
unnecessary negative impacts to significant
valleys, significant woodlands and connectivity.
Schedule 1118. Key Natural Heritage Features, Schedule 1118-1110 have been created
appears to be an overlay of the significant specifically to differentiate the features
woodlands and the hydrologic features. We from one another, and to simplify
recommend that Schedules identifying natural interpretation of the schedules and
areas take a systems approach, rather than a associated policies.
grouping of significant features based on various The proposed Schedule IliA has planning documents. Areas of natural cover outside been revised to capture any missing the significant woodlands as well as all watercourse components of the Natural Heritage corridors (as shown on Schedule I under the System, in consultation with TRCA "natural areas" designation) should be identified as and CLOCA. See Recommended part of the Natural Heritage System. East-west OPA 27. connections should be identified between the
watershed and sub-watersheds to ensure
connectivity in the system. In many areas, the
current schedules do not capture areas that have
or would clearly be considered NHS (e.g., the
natural areas south of Clements Road and the
Seaton NHS).
Schedule 1110. Are the Groundwater Recharge Given the fact that the Region must
Areas identified on Schedule 1110 meant to be the bring their Official Plan in
same as the Wellhead Protection Area-Q conformity with the Source
(WHPA-Q) for quantity as delineated in the CTC Protection Plan, and in view of the ·
potential discrepancies between
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At some point in the future, the schedules should
be revised following recommendations in the
Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan update (currently
underway) as well as any future Duffins Creek
Watershed Plan update.
Page 65, Table 19. The limits of development in
Table 19 are not entirely consistent with the
TRCA's Living City Policies. We recommend
adding a 1 0-metre minimum vegetation protection
zone from the TRCA staked drip line which is
located at the limit of contiguous natural features
associated with valley and stream corridors,
wetlands and woodlands. For the Rouge
Watershed, perhaps a minimum 30-metre buffer
from the stable top of bank should be required as
envisioned by the Rouge Park Management Plan
for this important watershed and recognizing the
importance of the Rouge National Urban Park. We
would be pleased to discuss further with City staff.
Staff Response
mapping identifying Groundwater
Recharge Areas and Wellhead
Protection Area-Q (WHPA-Q) for
quantity as per the Source
Protection Plan, the newly proposed
policy section 10.13 (e) and
associated mapping on Schedule IIID
have been removed from the
Recommended OPA 27.
Agreed. See policy 10.5 under
amendment item #36 in
Recommended OPA 27.
The 10 metres minimum vegetation
protection zone from the drip line of the
woodlands is consistent with TRCA's
standards.
The Rouge National Urban Park is not
contained in the table (see Table 19)
because it represents a geographic
area that is not a feature in itself, but it
contains features listed in Table 19.
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TRCA
Comments/Concerns
Regarding policy 3.12, please consider the
following TRCA Living City Policy pertaining to road
crossings:
"7.4.4.1.2 a) That the location and design of
transportation infrastructure crossing valley and
stream corridors, including new, replacements or
upgrades:
i. Cause no upstream or downstream impacts
to flooding and erosion;
ii. Ensure safe conveyance of flood flows;
iii. Be situated at appropriate locations to avoid
natural hazards;
iv. Maintain the ecological and hydrological
functions of the valley or stream corridor by
considering the following in accordance with
TRCA Standards:
• Physical characteristics of the
watercourse;
• Geomorphic processes of the watercourse;
• Aquatic and terrestrial habitat;
• Valley or stream corridor form;
• Aquatic and terrestrial wildlife passage;
and
• Pedestrian passage (e.g. trails)."
Comments on the Draft Informational Revision
to the Pickering Official Plan
Staff Response
The location and design of any
. transportation infrastructure crossing
valley and stream corridors are subject
to thorough review by Conservation
Authorities, and does not require the
inclusion of a detail policy as
suggested.
Page 11, Item 22. Please consider revising to Noted.
incorporate the following on watershed planning
derived from TRCA's Living City Policies: "Planning
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on a watershed basis is an effective means to
implementing a locally-based ecosystem approach
because it considers hydrologic and ecologic
connections and inter-relationships to human
communities in a broad context that enables
consideration of the cumulative impacts of
development. Watershed planning is an ideal
mechanism to integrate the inter-relationship
between the Lake Ontario shoreline and the
riverine systems of the watersheds. This is
important given that healthy watersheds contribute
to healthy Great Lakes. In cooperation with
municipal partners and other watershed
stakeholders, conservation authorities undertake
watershed plans. The plans describe current
conditions in the watersheds such as terrestrial and
aquatic resources, surface water and groundwater
quantity and quality, cultural heritage, and land
use, and make recommendations for improving
watershed health. In addition, watershed plans set
targets for a range of ecosystem indicators, and
recommend watershed management strategies for
working toward these targets".
Flood Risk Reassessment. Please consider adding Noted.
the following: "Conservation Authorities periodically
update the methodology and mapping used to
evaluate and identify flood risk areas. Accordingly,
municipalities, upon receipt of revised floodplain
mapping, conduct the necessary studies to
determine the appropriate approach to mitigating
flood risk. Study findings may indicate the need to
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undertake area-specific remediation works and
possible changes in land use designations".
Central Lake O~tario Suggests that the natural heritage system mapping
Conservation shown on proposed Schedule 1118 be revised to
Authority (CLOCA) utilize the CLOCA Natural Heritage System, as
depicted in the Lynde Creek Watershed Plan,
where appropriate.
In the City of Pickering, approximately 490 hectares
of land are located in the Lynde Creek Watershed
outside of the Greenbelt Protected Countryside.
These lands could potentially be urbanized though
a future Urban Area expansion. Recognizing the
recent (2012) preparation of the Lynde Creek
Watershed Plan and the other provisions of
proposed Section 10.5 related to the East Duffins
Creek and Carruthers Creek watersheds in the
context of potential future urban area expansions,
we recommend the following addition to
Section 10.5 be considered:
"1 0.5 c) Ensure that cumulative effects on the
Lynde Creek watershed, including hydrology and
natural heritage are assessed, avoided to the
extent possible, and mitigated as part of any
proposed urban area expansion in that watershed."
Proposed Section 10.25 provides new policy
direction and allowances for the consideration of
"minor grading within the Open Space System -
Natural Areas designation to accommodate
Staff Response
Agreed. Schedule IliA has been
revised to capture any missing
components of the Natural Heritage
System, in consultation with TRCA
and CLOCA. See recommended
OPA27.
Agreed. The proposed policy has
been included. See Recommended
OPA 27 -item #36.
Agreed. These comments coincide
with TRCA's comments. Staff ·
recommends the removal of section
10.25 -item #54, and the words
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adjacent development." This proposed policy poses
challenges associated with defining the term
"minor" in a manner that would be meaningful on a
site scale given that each development site
presents its own unique challenges and
constraints. It is not uncommon for the
accommodation of minor transitional grading in
these contexts on a site by-site basis during the
detailed design review of development proposals in
the absence of the proposed section. We suggests
that the proposed section is not required in order to
facilitate reasonable minor grading needs that are
raised during the detailed development design
process.
We recommend that a definition for woodlands be
incorporated into the Official Plan, consistent with
the Regional Official Plan.
Further, we strongly encourage the inclusion of a
0.5 hectare minimum size threshold to determine
significant woodlands in the city.
We encourage city staff to consider whether or not
Table 19 adequately incorporates the need to
buffer natural hazards from development or site
alteration activity or whether additional revisions
Staff Response
"Minor grading to accommodate
development adjacent to Natural
Areas, subject to the provisions in
section 10.25 of this Plan" in
column 2 of Table 3.
Agreed. A definition for the term
"significant woodlands", consistent
with the Provincial Policy
Statement, has been introduced in
Recommended OPA 27.
There are numerous criteria, in
addition to minimum size, that are used
to determine whether features are
"significant". For greater clarity, a
definition of the term "significant"
has been included in Recommended
OPA 27-item #73.
Staff is of the opinion that newly
numbered section 10.21 sufficiently
addresses the buffering-of natural
hazards from development, and does
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are required to ensure development is directed
away from natural hazards consistent with the
Provincial Policy Statement, 2014.
The proposed amendment seeks to update the
Official Plan with respect to the Credit Valley,
Toronto and Region and Central Lake Ontario
Source Protection Plan, 2015. We suggest that the
City consider undertaking these conformity
amendments following the conformity process to be
undertaken by the Region of Durham for the
Regional Official Plan to ensure alignment between
the three plans.
The City of Pickering staff is congratulated and
thanked for creating a comprehensive amendment
that will strengthen environmental protection in the
City. We particularly welcome the proposed
prescribed Minimum Vegetation Protection Zones
for lands outside of the Oak Ridges Moraine, which
is a significant policy gap in the current Official
Plan.
Ontario Power Draft Amendment 27 proposes a land use schedule
Generation (OPG) change to re-designate two OPG owned vacant
properties located on the north side of Montgomery
Park Road and east of Brock Road from
"Employment Areas -General Employment" to
"Open Space system-Natural Areas", and
Schedules Ill and 1118 are proposed to be amended
to include these lands as "Significant Woodlands"
within the Natural Heritage System. Although these
Staff Response
not warrant additional provisions in
Table 19.
Agreed. The newly proposed policy
section 10.13 (e) and associated
mapping on Schedule 1110 have been
removed, and will be reconsidered
after the Region has concluded its
Source Protection Plan conformity
exercise.
Noted.
Following discussions between
OPG and City Planning staff, it was
agreed that that the "General
Employment" designation on the
subject lands on Schedule I would
not be re-designated to "Natural .
Areas", but maintained pending the
outcome of OPG's Repurposing
Study. However, the identification of
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properties currently support woodlands,
site-specific supporting information has not been
provided to OPG that would justify a change from
the current land use designation. Given the .
significant effort by OPG to engage City staff, key
stakeholders, and members of the public in
identifying potential future land uses as part of
OPGS's Repurposing Pickering Study, we
respectfully request that the proposed
Amendment 27 as it relates to these 2 properties
be deferred until such time as the Repurposing
Pickering study has been completed.
Parks Canada Rouge National Urban Park Boundary:
Schedule 1118-Resource Management: Natural
Heritage Features appears to omit the small area of
the park in the south currently in the process of
transfer, as well as the northern area announced in
July 2015;
Natural Areas Designation:
To avoid anyconfusion and promote consistency
Staff Response
the significant woodlands on the
subject lands, as reflected in
Schedules 1118, shall be maintained.
See revised Schedule I in
Recommended OPA 27.
Since the proposed Informational
Revision to the Official Plan already
reflects the boundaries of the Rouge
National Urban Park Area (see
proposed Map 5 in Attachment E),
the boundary has been removed
from Schedule 1118. The information
Map 5 will however be updated to
accurately reflect the park boundaries,
and newly numbered section 10.18
(previously section 1 0.16) will be
further revised by replacing the
words "(see Schedule 1118)"at the
end of subsection (c)(i) with "(see
Map 5)". See Recommen.ded
OPA 27-item #47.
Noted. The City prefers to continue
using the term "Natural Areas" as a
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with the Greenbelt Plan, it is recommended that the designation on Schedule I (Land Use
term "Natural Heritage System" be used instead of Structure) that has been in place since
"Natural Areas", and that the Greenbelt Plan's 1997, while Schedule lilA reflects the
"Natural Heritage System" instead of "Natural Natural Heritage System (which
Areas" be used on Schedule lilA to promote represents a system of features and
consistency, clarity and accurate interpretation. not a land use designation).
Prime Agricultural Areas: Permission for uses by colleges and
Parks Canada supports the proposed policies universities for agricultural research
within the prime agricultural areas, and assumes purposes within the Duffins-Rouge
they would apply equally on lands with similar Agricultural Preserve is consistent with
characteristics in the Greenbelt Natural Heritage the Central Pickering Development
System. We do however request that the "Uses by Plan. It was not contemplated to
colleges and universities for agricultural research expand these uses beyond the
purposes" listed at the bottom of Table 12 be agricultural preserve, nor are we of the
expanded beyond the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural opinion that it is consistent with the
Preserve (DRAPA) and that it reference Rouge policies of the Greenbelt Plan.
National Urban Park, where great potential is seen Nothing however in the Official Plan for research into near-urban agricultural would prevent the development of a sustainability. Parks Canada sees great opportunity synergetic relationship between in a synergistic relationship between park agriculture in the Rouge National agriculture and that in the DRAPA, and would Urban Park and agriculture in the welcome a policy encouraging this relationship in DRAPA. the amendment.
Infrastructure: Noted.
Parks Canada strongly supports the proposed
policies concerning the routing of infrastructure
within or near the Natural Heritage System detailed·
in section 3.12 of OPA 27, as well as the
identification of multi-use areas in infrastructure
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corridors in Table 13.
Resource Management:
Recommend the addition of a research component
to the Management practices that protect ground
and surface water systems in section 1 0.3, which
would complement the comments provided earlier
under Prime Agricultural areas.
Request that ·in section 10.5 Parks Canada be
added to the agencies list in referencing
. cooperation in the preparation and update of
watershed plans -those of direct relevance to
Rouge National Urban Park.
In policy 1 0.6, the words "integrity" and "healthy"
have different meanings in an ecological context.
Clarification or rewording is recommended, or
definitions would assist the reader.
Recommend that subsection (g) of section 10.7 be
modified with the addition of the words "as
appropriate" after the words "removal of barriers to
fish migration". This addition recognizes the
potential need to block passage of invasive aquatic
species such as Round Goby.
Recommend that in section 10.8 the word
"temperature" be added to water quality and
quantity in terms of stormwater being released, in
order to. maintain or improve the temperature profile
Staff Response
Agreed. The word "research" is
being added in newly added
subsection (f) in section 10.3 after
the word "education" in the 1st line.
See Recommended OPA 27-
item #34.
Agreed. Their name is being added
to the agency list under section
10.5. See Recommended OPA 27-
item #36.
Agreed. They are supposed to have
different meanings. No changes to
wording required.
Agreed. The words "where
appropriate" are being added in
subsection (g) of section 10.7. See
Recommended OPA 27-item #38.
Agreed. The word "temperature" is
being added in the 2nd line of
section 1 0.8, as recommended. See
Recommended OPA 27·-item #39.
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and thermal stability of receiving watercourses.
Parks Canada strongly supports section 10.14 Noted.
regarding the importance of fields and hedgerows
to natural heritage because it is an important
compqnent of Parks Canada strategy for the
management of agricultural land in the Rouge
National Urban Park.
In terms of section 1 0.18, Parks Canada offer the
following 2 components to improve the alignment
between the City's official plan and Parks Canada's
management plan for the Rouge National Urban
Park:
• In subsection (a) it is recommended that the Agreed. Subsection (a) in section 10.18
following be added: "Support the key strategies; has been revised accordingly. See
objectives, and actions of Parks Canada's Recommended OPA 27-item #47.
Rouge National Urban Park Management Plan";
and
• That the following note be added to help clarify Disagreed. The revised policies in
the application jurisdiction: "Following the section 10.18 clearly articulate the
transfer of lands designated as national urban jurisdiction, which makes a further note
park to Parks Canada, park legislation and to this effect superfluous.
policies of the Rouge National Urban Park
management plan will provide the primary basis
for land use management in the park".
In the legend of Schedule 1: t~at the prefix "ORM" Agreed. Omission corrected. See
be added to "Countryside Areas". the revised Schedule I legend in
Recommended OPA 27.
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Schedule I, sheet 1: that the Rouge National Urban
Park boundary be added.
Schedule I, sheet 2 and Schedule IliA: that the
Rouge National Urban Park expansion area
announced in July 2015 be delineated.
Parks Canada supports the "Natural Area" links
connecting the extensive Seaton Natural Heritage
System with nearby Rouge National Urban Park.
We would welcome the opportunity to work with the
City as plans for the park progress to strengthen
the functionality of east-west ecosystem
connectivity.
Infrastructure Ontario Request that the reference to "Ontario Hydro" in
and Hydro One newly numbered policy 10.19 (g) be changed to
Networks Inc. "Hydro Ontario Networks Inc.", to ensure
(represented by consistency.
FOTENN Consultants
Inc.) Request that the reference to "utility" in Table 13 be
changed to "hydro corridors and electricity
generation facilities and transmission and
distribution systems" to ensure consistency; and
that a definition of utility include "hydro corridors
and electricity generation facilities and transmission
and distribution systems."
Staff Response
Disagreed. Schedule I designates the
land use structure. The park boundary
is reflected on Map 5
(Federal/Provincial Policy Areas)-See
Attachment E to Recommended
Informational Revision 22.
Ditto. Also see staff response to Parks
Canada 1st comment under Rouge
National Urban Park Boundary.
Noted, and staff are looking forward
working with Parks Canada and other
stakeholders to strengthen east-west
ecosystem connectivity.
Agreed. Revision incorporated. See
Recommended OPA 27-item #48.
The term "utility" in the -context of
Table 13, should be maintained
because it is not limited to hydro
corridors, electricity generation
facilities and transmission and
distribution systems.
For greater clarity, staff
recommends the addition of a
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footnote to Table 13 stipulating that
the term "utility" includes "hydro
corridors and electricity generation
facilities and transmission and
distribution systems". See
Recommended OPA 27-item #24.
Request that the following regulation be added to Table 13 deals with permissible uses
Table 13 to clarify that hydro corridors and and not with setback requirements or
electricity generation facilities and transmission and any development control aspects. The
distribution systems will not be subject to any proposed revision in Table 13, through
design policies: OPA 27, does not impose restrictions
"Any required setbacks from pipelines shall not on the locations of new or replacement
apply to electricity generation facilities and infrastructure or compatible secondary
transmission and distribution systems. Pipeline uses within the corridor, but it merely
easements are often located in hydro corridors encourages its design to assist in the
and we do not want any restrictions placed on function of linkage corridors and the
the location of new or replacement hydro protection of and restoration of the
facilities/infrastructure or compatible secondary natural heritage system, where
uses within the corridor." feasible.
Request that, as the municipality moves forward
with the Official Plan review process, that the
following language be considered for use
throughout the Official Plan:
• All reference to corridors used for the Noted. To be addressed through the
transmission and distribution of electricity future house-keeping Amendment.
should be referred to as "hydro corridors";
• All reference to electricity infrastructure and Noted. To be addressed through the
facilities should be referred to as "electricity future house-keeping Amendment.
generation facilities and transmission and
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distribution systems"
And that policy wording similar to the following be
added:
"Secondary uses, such as active and passive
recreation, agriculture, community gardens,
other utilities and uses such as parking lots and
outdoor storage that are accessory to adjacent
land uses, are encouraged on utility corridor
lands, where compatible with surrounding land
uses. However, a proponent should be aware of
the primacy of the electricity transmission and
distribution facilities and that secondary uses
require technical approval from Hydro One
Networks Inc."
Staff Response
The intent of this proposed policy
statement is already captured in
Table 13 in relation to utility corridors
that are designated as "Potential
Multi-Use Areas". Ongoing consultation
and collaboration between the City and
utility providers, through the
development review process, provides
a proper mechanism to consider
secondary uses on utility corridor
lands.
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Humphries Planning Group Requests that, in addition to the uses permitted in
Inc. (HPGI), on behalf of the Hamlet Employment designation, as outlined
S. Larkin Developments Inc. in Table 17 of the Pickering Official Plan (POP),
the following uses be permitted on the subject site
(being Part 1 of Part of Lot 17, Concession 9,
5435, 5455 and 5475 Old Brock Road) as a site
specific exception: Retail Uses, and Commercial
Uses.
Background: HPGI held a pre-consultation
meeting with City Staff regarding a proposal to
develop a fuel station and car wash (proposed
phase 1) on the subject site .. Permitting retail and
commercial uses on the site too would enable his
client to develop a stand-alone restaurant with a
drive-through facility (phase 2), and two additional
retail buildings (phase 3) on the subject site.
In support of their submission, HPGI submitted
background information and a planning analysis.
Jennifer Dempsey Proposes that the "Groundwater Discharge Area"
shown on Schedule IIID, be extended North of
Whitevale Road, west of Sideline 20, since little
streamlets have erupted in the field west of
Sideline 20, and the water feeds into the little
stream visible on the sched(Jie, which feeds into
the Ganatkesiagon. The whole area is quite wet
and has water percolating up.
In a previous version of the Central Pickering
Development Plan this area was going to be a
storm water pond which would have been a ve_ry
suitable use of the land given the groundwater
Staff Response
The City has no intention to expand
the permitted uses within the Oak
Ridges Moraine Hamlet Employment
designation to permit retail and
commercial uses, as that is a major
deviation from the intent of the policy,
and would have broader policy
implications for Hamlet Employment
designations in other rural hamlets
(Brougham) and for the Hamlet
Employment and Hamlet Commercial
designations in Claremont.
The appropriate vehicle to consider
retail and commercial uses within the
Hamlet Employment designation in
Claremont, are privately initiated site
specific Official Plan Amendment and
rezoning applications.
Jennifer Dempsey's observations have
been referred to Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA).
Amendment 22 to the Pickering Official
Plan (POP), and the Seaton Zoning
By-law as approved by the Ontario
Municipal Board, established the land
use structure, including the location of
stormwater ponds in Seaton.
Following in-depth discussions
between staff and TRCA, and an
investigation into Provincial source
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situation. However in the latest plans, it shows as
another CP (Community Park). She doesn't know
why they changed it, especially since there is
already a much larger CP planned eas't of
Whitevale Road. . "
Regarding the "High Aquifer Vulnerability" area
shown on the map for this area; Jennifer noted
that in the field west of 1450 Whitevale Road (the
first house west of Sideline 20 on the north side of
Whitevale Road), there is a very large ephemeral
pond. in the spring that migrating ducks use. The
land is farmed in the summer. Unfortunately, this
area is slated to be covered by a subdivision,
rather than being naturalized and protected.
I don't know if water is discharging there as well,
but it would not be surprising given the volume of
water accumulating in the spring.
Staff Response
mapping data, staff established that a
consistent mapping source is
unavailable for groundwater discharge
areas. As such, it is recommended that
the Groundwater Discharge Area layer
be removed from Schedule IIIC.
Through consultation with conservation
authorities, consideration will be given,
through the development review
process, tp. the location and impacts on
seepages and springs (discharge
areas), while Schedule IIIC
. (Hydrologically Sensitive Features) will
ensure that wetlands and provincially
significant wetlands are properly
reflected.
Noted. Detailed environmental studies
informed Amendment 22 to the POP
·and the Seaton Zoning By-law
(approved by the Ontario Municipal
Board), which included the
hydrogeological conditions of the area
slated for the Seaton urban area.
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Clients do not support proposed OPA 27 as
Kagan Shastri LLP, on currently drafted, and have a range of concerns
behalf of multiple with OPA 27, as follows:
landowners (1361588 The background study upon which OPA 27 The basis for proposed OPA 27 and Ontario Limited, Altona •
Farms Inc., Ashburton was prepared is dated February 2011. This is staff's information report states that the
Asset Group Inc., Madras nearly five years ago. Whatever field data was policy study recommendations were
Capital Group Inc., collected for that study would have been further refined and augmented to
Rowhampton Financial collected even earlier and thus is at least five reflect more recent changes brought
Corp., Stonebridge years old. It would seem prudent that the study about through new Provincial and
Development Corp., be updated with far more current data. Conservation Authority initiatives, as
Tangram Urban Properties well as current conditions based on
Inc., Whiteline Farm Inc., available background information.
and 1397 442 Ontario o In addition to the data being old, during the Major infrastructure related to the
Limited) past 5 years, there have been major development of Seaton, the extension
infrastructure projects that have been of Highway 407, as well as
completed and/or are nearing completion environmental assessments in relation
and are not taken into consideration in the to major Provincial and Regional
study and related maps. Infrastructure works, were taken into
consideration.
o The study does not take into consideration The portion of the federal airport lands
the federal airport lands that will form part that will form part of the Rouge National
of the rouge park in the City of Pickering. Urban Park was announced as recently
as July 2015. The expanded lands for
the Rouge National Urban Park are
shown on Map 5 (Federal/Provincial
Policy areas) in the Informational
Revision. The boundaries of
the relevant schedule in OPA 27 have
been updated to reflect the revised
area for the proposed airport site
and the remnant lands .in Federal
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ownership. See revised schedule I
in Recommended OPA 27.
o The study was also completed before As mentioned previously, in addition to
Durham's ROPA 128 was approved. the background study, more recent
information from the Province and
Conservation Authorities was taken
into consideration.
• As landowners of substantial lands in the City The information on proposed QPA 27
of Pickering, our clients do not recall ever schedules is based on mapping data
being asked to grant access to their lands for provided by the Province,
the purpose of field visits and data collection. Conservation Authorities and the
Accordingly, our clients are not able to verify Region of Durham.
the accuracy of the draft upon which OPA 27
was based.
• Our clients are concerned with the proposed The draft policies were adjusted to
rural settlement and rural area policies and do reflect the comments received from the
not believe that they comply with provincial Region, to reflect compliance with both
and regional policy nor do they represent good the Greenbelt Plan and Regional
planning. Official Plan. However, certain policies
are still being recommended in relation
to the hamlets of Claremont and
Greenwood, consistent with a Council
resolution on May 19, 2015, in which
the Province is requested to provide an
opportunity to redefine the Greenbelt
and/or Oak Ridges Moraine boundaries
to allow for minor expansions, subject
to the completion of a municipally led
hamlet boundary review.
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• Our clients are concerned with the policies
which apply to lands within the provincial
Greenbelt, and do not believe that those
policies properly implement the Greenbelt Plan
nor represent good planning.
• Our clients are concerned with the accuracy
and appropriateness of many of the proposed
definitions (and changes to existing definitions),
as well as some of the maps and schedules in
the amendments referred to above.
Staff Response
The policies were adjusted to reflect
the comments received from the
Region to reflect compliance with both
the Greenbelt Plan and the Regional
Official Plan, with the exception of
policies in relation to the hamlets of
Claremont and Greenwood. In these
locations the Province has been
requested to provide an opportunity to
redefine the Oak Ridges Moraine and
Greenbelt Plan boundaries
respectively to allow for minor
expansion, subject to the completion of
a municipally led hamlet boundary
review (consistent with a Council
resolution dated May 19, 2015).
OPA 27 does not propose any changes
to existing definitions, but only new
definitions that are consistent with the
Provincial Policy statement 2014 (PPS),
and the Regional Official Plan.
In terms of the maps and schedules in
the amendment, the information is based
on mapping data provided by the
Province, Conservation Authorities and
the Region of Durham. Any outdated
mapping information has been updated
to be consistent with the source
mapping provided by the relevant
external public agencies, and captured
in Recommended OPA 27.
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Grant Morris Associates, Luke and Sandy Andrews use their property Weddings and wedding receptions do
on behalf of Luke and (3400 gth Line) for their carving business, partly not fall within the definition of the term
Sandy Andrews for wedding and partly for agricultural purposes. "Agri-Tourism". The PPS defines it as
The adjoining property to the west, owned by "those farm-related tourism uses,
Luke's mom, together with Luke and Sandy's including limited accommodation such
property have been rented out during the summer as a bed and breakfast, that promote
for weddings and wedding receptions since the . the enjoyment, education or activities
late 1980's, under the name "Perfect Little related to the farm operation".
Moments". They wish to legalize the use of their Weddings and wedding ceremonies
properties for weddings and wedding receptions may be associated with and
as an Agri-Tourism Business under the Ministry of complementary to, agri-tourism uses or
Agriculture, Forestry & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). agriculture-related uses such as a
winery, but in themselves do not
constitute agri-tourism uses or
businesses. Furthermore, agricultural
operations or farming does not appear
to be the principal use on the subject
lands, which implies that weddings and
wedding receptions could not be
legalized through the Official Plan,
because that would be contrary to the
provisions of the Greenbelt Plan.
Grant Morris Associates, • Request that the lands in question, situated Proposed OPA 27 only identifies the
on behalf of the owner of a between the boundary of the Hamlet of hamlets of Claremont and Greenwood
17 acre property located Kinsale and the Greenbelt Plan boundary, be as hamlets for potential minor
immediately southwest of identified in the Official Plan as one of the expansion because both are subject to
the hamlet of Kinsale areas suitable for hamlet expansion, so that an outstanding development applications
estate s.ubdivision can be established on it. His that pre-date the implementation of the
request is based on the opinion that there is Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges
no useful purpose to retain this small area as Moraine Conservation Plan, and they
agriculture, and extending the hamlet already contain a strong hub of
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boundary up to boundary of the Greenbelt
would be logical and will make proper urban
use of the lands as part of the hamlet.
CM Planning Inc., on behalf • Request that the 'Areas of High Potential
of Fourteen Estates Ltd. Mineral Aggregate Resources' overlay
identified on the Barclay West (Fourteen Estates
holding) and Barclay South (Barclay Estate)
properties, located respectively west and east
of Sideline 4 on proposed Schedule I liE be
removed, because they have been depleted of
aggregate resources and do not warrant being
identified as such.
• Regarding revised policy 10.10 (b)-
Aggregate Resources, it seems onerous for
the development of existing lots for uses
permitted in the Official Plan to be required to
produce a report that assesses the potential
aggregate reserves on the site and the impact
Staff Response
community facilities that can be further
honed to build and maintain sustainable
hamlet communities. Kinsale does not
reflect these characteristics. "
Furthermore, the proposed minor
hamlet expansion on these lands may
prejudice the study required for
potential future urban boundary
expansion referred to in policy 7.3.11
of the Regional Official Plan (the lands
in question are located in North-East
Pickering).
Although the aggregate pit area on the
subject lands are no longer active and
the lands developed as a country
residential estate, the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry
(MNR&F) prefers to retain the
underlying aggregate resource on their
Resources Map. Schedule IIIE in
Recommended OPA 27 reflects
revised aggregate resource
mapping in accordance with
updated MNR&F mapping data.
The proposed revisions to newly
numbered policy 10.10 (b) brought the
policy into conformity with policy 90.1.3
of the Regional Official Plan (ROP) and
the Aggregate Resources Act.
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of the proposal on the ability of lands within
the area of high potential to be utilized for
extraction purposes. It is therefore requested
that consideration be given to specific
rewording of this policy to make clear the
intent not to prioritize aggregate extraction
uses over existing permitted uses in the
Pickering and Regional Official Plans, and to
only require such a report for developments
requiring a Regional Official Plan Amendment.
• Both the Greenbelt Plan and the Durham OP Agreed. A similar policy has been
have provisions for lot creation to facilitate included in section 15.26 by the
conveyances to public bodies for the purpose addition of a new subsection (d) as
of natural heritage conservation. A similar follows and the renumbering of the
provision is included within the Pickering OP subsequent subsections:
for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine. It is "(d) may, for lands outside the Oak therefore requested that a similar policy with Ridges Moraine, support lot creation appropriate wordif)g be added to Section 15.26 to facilitate conveyances of lands to of the Pickering OP through OPA 27 for lands public bodies or non-profit entities outside the Oak Ridges Moraine. for natural heritage conservation;"
(See Recommended OPA 27-item
#86).
• Proposed Policy 15.50, Key Natural Heritage Agreed in part. A policy exception
and Hydrologically Sensitive Features-has been added in section 15.50 (c)
outside the Oak Ridges Moraine, does not and (e) that the Council shall
allow for a natural heritage evaluation to justify consider vegetation protection
the reduction of the minimum vegetation zones smaller than those distances
protection zone, as is incorporated within other listed in Table 19 in the South
municipal official plans. It is therefore Pickering urban area, subject to
requested that wording be added to this policy certain conditions. (See
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to allow for a site specific reduction to the Recommended OPA 27 -item #98).
· minimum vegetation protection zone if
supported by a natural heritage evaluation. However, a similar policy exception is
not proposed for lands in the rural
area, which is in conformity with the
Greenbelt Plan.
• Proposed policy 15.50 (e), for lands within the Agreed. Proposed policy 15.50 (e)
Open Space System but outside the Oak has been revised accordingly. (See
Ridges Moraine, requires "formal confirmation Recommended OPA 27 -item #98).
from the Province prior to any development"
for proposed refinements to the boundary or
extent of wetla'nd features (among other listed
features). It is requested that wording be
added to proposed policy 15.50 to clarify that
Provincial confirmation shall only be required
for Provincially Significant Wetlands, not all
identified wetlands on Schedule IIIC.
• Proposed policy 1 0.25, reads that Council In the absence of a proper definition
"may permit minor grading within the Open for the term "minor", the various
Space System-Natural Areas designation to potential interpretations may lead to
accommodate adjacent development. As a unwanted precedents and
new residential dwelling is a permissible use in inconsistency. Furthermore,
the Natural Areas designation, the wording of development limits and the provision
this policy is restrictive to such permitted of any buffers are determined
development. It is requested that the policy be through environmental studies in
reworded to clarify the permission of grading in consultation with the conservation
relation to the development of a residential authorities, which makes this newly
dwelling on a lot designated Natural Areas as proposed policy superfluous. Staff
being allowed". therefore recommends the removal
of section 10.25 (item #54) and the
deletion of the words "Minor grading
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to accommodate development
adjacent to Natural Areas, subject to
the provisions in section 10.25 of
this Plan" in column two of Table 3.
• Schedules of both the current OP and the The stream shown is _part of the base
proposed OPA 27 (Schedules I, II and lilA to II IE) map and is not a designation.
include a stream on the Barclay West land However, it should be noted that -
extending from the northeastern to the diversion and re-routing of the stream
southeastern section of the property. Through did take place as a result of the
closer inspection it is apparent that the stream construction of the Barclay Estates
does not extend from the north but instead subdivision, and the TRCA is still
traverses the property from west to east, north awaiting the "as-built" drawings from
of the southern boundary. Site specific mapping the developer, that were to be
from TRCA also shows no indication of a submitted in accordance with the
stream traversing the property from north to subdivision agreement.
south. As such, it is requested that the
Schedl,Jies to the POP be amended to indicate
the stream across the southern portion of the
property only.
• The Barclay West property is designated Policy 1 O.A.2.1 in the ROP must be
Major Open Space in the ROP. Policy 1 O.A.2.1 read in conjunction with ROP policies
in the ROP allows for 'landscape industry 1 O.A.2.5 and 1 O.A.2.12, which clearly
uses' in the Major Open Space designation distinguish between small-scale
subject to the policies of the Plan and the landscape industries and large-scale
Greenbelt Plan. We therefore request that a landscape industries (subject to ROP
landscape industry use beadded to the list of amendment), and contain conditions
permissible uses in the Natural Areas for such a use to be permitted within
designation in Table 3 of the Pickering OP. the Major Open Space designation.
Alternatively, we request a site specific Based on the ROP and research into permission for a landscape industry use on the best practices staff is suggesting
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Barclay West property.
Staff Response
that "small scale landscape
industry" be added to the list of
permissible uses in Table 3, and
that a definition for the term
"landscape industry" inclusive of
certain criteria/characteristics
regarding small-scale landscape
industries, be included in the
definition section 14.15 (Glossary).
This approach would conform to the
ROP, and ensure proper
consideration of aspects such as
land use compatibility, environmental
impacts, and stormwater
management. Please see the
proposed revisions to Table 3 and
the addition of the new definition in
Recommended OPA 27-items #18
I.
Staff does not support the request to
permit a site specific permission for a
landscape industry on the subject
lands through OPA 27. The
appropriate vehicle, from an
environmental impact and public
interest point of view, is a privately
initiated rezoning and/or official plan
amendment application -the type of
application to be determined through
formal pre-consultation.
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Lloyd Thomas • Regarding the old quarry north of Whitevale, The respondent's questions fall outside
with the designation of aggregate resource the scope of OPA 27, and are to be
area, can it be filled in, and has there been an considere.d through the review of the
Environmental Assessment to determine how draft plan of subdivision process for the
filling it in may affect shaUow wells in the area? lands where the old quarry is situated,
and through the implementation ofthe .
Region's Health Department Well
Interference Policy.
The mapping of Areas of High
Potential Mineral Aggregate Resources
has been revised to reflect updated
mapping from the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry-see
Schedule IIIE in Recommended
OPA27.
• Concerned that the two dead-ends on The two dead-ends on Whitevale Road
Whitevale Road are not shown on the new (to be located just west of Sidelines 22
maps. and 26), will be reflected on the maps
once the changes to the road system
have occurred in accordance with the
approved Amendment 22 for the
Seaton urban area.
Edward Main and Sherry • On the transportation system map a rail line The establishment of a commuter rail
Cleary going through north end of Claremont is service along this Canadian Pacific
designated as GO railway. Does the City and track is part of Metrolinx's long term
Metrolinx have a future plan to have a commuter planning. Detailed planning regarding
rail run through Claremont from Peterborough the locations of future commuter
to Toronto? If so, is there a plan for a commuter stations along the CPR-Havelock rail
station for Claremont and where is it being line has not been undertaken.
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considered to place this station.
• On the map Schedule 1, sheets #2 and #3 The proposal for a rural study stems
there is an area on the Ward farm designated from the planning history of the lands
Rural Study Areas. My understanding is this in question, the current development
area is part of the Oak Ridge's mor~ine interest in the lands, and a Council
protected area. Therefore, if this is the case, resolution in 2015 whereby the
what is it that the City wants to study? If it is Council, through its comments on the
relation to a developer trying to change the 2015 Coordinated Review of Provincial
boundaries of the hamlet of Claremont to be Land Use Plans, requested changes to
. allowed to build homes my family and I would the relevant legislation to allow a
greatly oppose this. However if the city was municipal led rural study to investigate
still going to proceed in this. direction I would the potential for minor hamlet
like the City to have open houses and expansion at Claremont. Such a study
consultations with the community on this would analyze the need and
matter and that it be led by the City and not desirability of expanding the hamlet
the developer. boundaries of Claremont on the lands
in questions with specific emphasis on
the policy context, community
character and needs, impacts on soil,
groundwater, stormwater, agricultural
lands, natural heritage features and
functions, and infrastructure.
• On Schedule 1, sheet #2 the area of the The boundaries of the relevant
potential airport has greatly been reduced. Is it schedule in OPA 27 have
the City's and Transport Canada's position been updated to reflect the revised
going forward that the airport would only area for the ·proposed airport site
occupy this area and not the entire airport and the remnant lands in Federal
lands? Also, because of the size of the area ownership. See revised schedule I
being designated for the potential airport site, in Recommended OPA 27.
is it the City's and Transport Canada's position
In June 2013, the Federal Government
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that this would be a regional airport not an announced a balanced approach to
international airport. If this is the case, what providing a future airport, national
are the City's plans for the rest of the airport urban park, and some economic
lands as it is not indicated in the official plan development opportunities on the
documents? Federal Airport Lands in the City of
Pickering. To achieve this objective,
the Federal Government crafted a new
Pickering Airport Site Order in 2015
and transferred 2023 ha (5000 acres)
to the Rouge National Urban Park,
resulting in a smaller proposed airport
site than was originally declared.
Accordingly, modifications have been
incorporated to acknowledge the
smaller proposed airport site, including
recommendations to resolve Deferrals
5 and 6 in section 3.14, and Deferral
35 on Schedule I. Until such time as a
·decision is made on developing the
airport lands, the current policies
regarding permissible uses remain
unchanged.
• What are the City's future plans for the hamlet Proposed changes to the land use
of Brougham as they are not indicated in the schedule of Brougham (see
official plan? Is it to be incorporated into Seaton Schedule IV-4, Settlement 4: Brougham)
development as residential or as commercial, as and to the Brougham settlement
it is along the 407 prestige employment corridor. policies are contained in amendment
items #6 and #61 in proposed OPA 27.
OPA 27 does not propose including
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the hamlet as part of Seaton.
• In the official plan amendment I saw no The Official Plan has a chapter
mention of the City trying to protect any (Chapter Eight) devoted to Cultural
potentially historic buildings or properties in Heritage, which includes policies
these rural areas. I realize that in the larger regarding the protection of existing and
official City plan there is mention of historic potentially historic buildings and
buildings and properties but I would like to see properties in the rural areas. However,
it specifically mentioned in this section for rural the City will be looking at possible
areas, as they are sometimes in the rush to updates to and strengthening of its
development, forgotten about. cultural heritage policies through a
separate official plan amendment.
North Pickering Community Expresses concern regarding the proposed
Management Inc., Resource Management Schedules and related
(on behalf of the Seaton proposed policy revisions in the amendment,
Landowners Group and focusing on but not limited to the following:
Ontario Infrastructure and It appears that the proposed schedules and The SNHS is a designation on the Lands Corporation) •
policies would result in the protection of Land Use Structure Schedule I. To
natural heritage and hydrologic features create consistency, staff is suggesting
outside the Seaton Natural Heritage system a further revision to the Natural
(SNHS) in Seaton, and it appears that the Heritage System Schedule lilA by
policies could result in changes to the identifying the SNHS thereon, which
boundary of the SNHS. also illustrates its relationship to the
Natural Heritage system outside
Seaton. Recommended OPA 27 is
therefore not proposing any changes
to the boundaries of the SNHS.
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• It is not clear what the implications are for Current plans of subdivision in_ Seaton,
Seaton of the identification on the schedules including the boundaries of the SNHS
and in the revised policies of lands in Seaton have been established and approved
as groundwater discharge area, high aquifer through a separate planning process.
vulnerability area and area of high potential The groundwater discharge areas
mineral aggregate resources. These proposed layer has been removed from
changes do not appear to reflect the directions schedule 1110 because a consistent
in the current Provincial and City planning mapping source is unavailabl.e.
framework for Seaton.
As such, the individual land owners and Ontario The mapping of Areas of High
Infrastructure and Land Corporation are opposed Potential Mineral Aggregate Resources
to the proposed official plan schedules and has been revised to be consistent
policies as they apply to Seaton. A meeting is with updated mapping data from the
requested with staff to discuss the proposed Ministry of Natural Resources and
changes. Forestry, and does not affect the
Seaton Urban Area.. (See revised
Schedule IIIE in Recommended
OPA 27).
Following a meeting between Staff and
Seaton Land Owners representatives
in September, 2016, it was agreed that
certain wording be added to OPA 27 to
alleviate concerns regarding the
potential imposition of studies in
relation to areas of high aquifer
vulnerability and groundwater recharge
in the Seaton Urban Area, for which
studies have already been undertaken
in accordance with Amendment 22 of
the Pickering Official Plan.
Accordingly, certain minor
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Peter Greenhill Opposes the proposed policy change regarding
minor expansion to the boundaries of the Hamlets
of Claremont and Greenwood on the basis that,
• The purpose of the proposed boundary
change is not stated in the amendment;
• It must be supposed that it is no coincidence
that the developer's plan, which is strongly
opposed within the Claremont community,
occupy essentially the same land as that
identified in this amendment which the Council
clearly wishes to make available for
development through a hamlet boundary
change. It would be stretching credulity to
imagine that there is no connection between
the proposed boundary change and the
developer's draft _plans as originally deposited
in the library;
• Council seems to be exploiting every possible
means to enable the development on the
Ward Farm Lands to become legally
permissible, in spite of the community's wishes
Staff Response
modifications have been
incorporated in OPA 27 to exempt
land owners in the Seaton Urban
Area from certain new policy
provisions, which. have already been
addressed through another
planning process. (See
Recommended OPA 27 -item #'s
43, 84, 98 and 99).
The relevant policy is not proposing a
boundary change, but that a further
study be done to determine the
potential for minor hamlet expansion.
Please see staff's response to
Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
2nd comment point.
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to the contrary. Council seems to be working
for the good of the developer rather than the
public good of the community;
• The current provincial protections are to be
strictly maintained on this tr~ct of land in
compliance_ with provincial government policy,
and in compliance with the recently released
report by David Crombie:
o the Provincial Policy Statement (as prime
agricultural land), the Greenbelt Plan, as
agricultural land on the Moraine, and the
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan,
as Countryside Area;
• the proposed boundary change in Claremont
would totally contradict the Amendment's
stated purpose to "strengthen the City's ability
to sustain a healthy natural environment and
countryside," and to help the City "protect its
natural resources", and such a change should
have no place in this Amendment;
• To characterise it as a "minor expansion" is
ridiculous; and
• It is not in the public interest as the expressed
wishes of a community is potentially being
overruled and ignored by the community's
elected representatives.
Pat Valentine Request the removal of the proposed new policy Please see staff's response to
that would enable Council to consider the minor Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
expansion of the boundaries of the hamlets of 2nd comment point.
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Claremont and Greenwood on the basis that,
• The proposal has nothing to do with
conforming to provincial policies but in fact
contravenes provincial policy, most notably
(in the case of Claremont) the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Act and Plan (ORMCP),
where only the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing has authority to approve
expansions of any sort; ·
• The Provincial Policy Statement, the Greenbelt
Act, and the ORMCP make clear the
Province's intention to protect its finite prime
agricultural land and green spaces. The
Province's lower population forecasts to the
year 2031 for Pickering's hamlets indicate a
determination to ensure that hamlets remain
hamlets and not targets and victims of urban
sprawl;
• The expansion of the hamlet boundaries does
not meet the aims of the proposed
Amendment to "strengthen the City's ability to
sustain a healthy natural environment and
countryside" and to "better position the City in
terms of managing and protecting its natural
resources";
• In Claremont's case, the proposed expansion
is not minor;
• It would eliminate a large area of protected
countryside and prime agricultural land; and
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• Claremont is almost entirely on the Moraine, a
crucial groundwater recharge zone. According
to the ORMCP, only minor rounding-out of
settlement areas is allowed on the Moraine,
and the acceptable purpose of any
rounding-out is to correct tiny boundary
discrepancies, nothing more. The "minor
expansions" proposal clearly signals that the
City is contemptuous of Moraine protections
and instead is intent on creating yet more
sprawl -a short-term, old-school, destructive
position.
Sue Henderson and Request the removal of the proposed new policy
Bruce-Lewis Watts that would enable Council to consider the minor
expansion of boundaries in the hamlets of
Claremont on the basis that,
• The hamlet of Claremont is almost entirely on
the ORM, which is a hugely important
geological landform that acts as a giant water
filter and groundwater recharge system right
next to Canada's largest urban area;
• the ORM is a vital source of clean drinking
water for hundreds of thousands of people,
and will be an even more important resource
for the GT A in the future;
• The expansion proposal concerns a 90 acre
field of Canada Land Inventory Class 1 land,
a field still in active agricultural production, and
Staff Response
Please see staff's response to
Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
2nd comment point.
Furthermore, the implementation of the
approved Credit Valley, Toronto an~
Region, and Central Lake Ontario
Source Protection Plan through policy
and regulations is specifically aimed at
protecting sources of drinking water. If
any development is permitted on the
land in question, it will have to comply
with such policies and regulations.
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which is currently protected by the Province
under the Provincial Policy Statement, the
·Greenbelt Plan and the ORM Conservation
Plan;
• An earlier attempt by the City to bring this
large farm field within the hamlet's boundaries,
and by doing so allow development on it, was
denied in 2007 by the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing (MMAH) as not meeting
the intent of the Moraine, and as not
constituting a minor rounding out;
• The ORM'S protections were established to
safeguard an irreplaceable natural resource
that should be kept intact. we· do want our
hamlet to be used as a test case that could
lead to a possible fatal weakening of Moraine
protections;
• The proposed policy change contradicts the
purpose of OPA 27 (to "strengthen the City's
ability to sustain a healthy natural environment
and countryside" and "protecting its natural
resources"; and
• If approved, it would set a dangerous
precedent on the Moraine that the City of
Pickering should not want to associate with.
Gabrielle Untermann, Concerned with the proposed new policy that
Land Over Landings would enable Council to consider the minor
expansion of boundaries in the hamlets of
Staff Response
.•
Please see staff's response to
Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
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Claremont and Greenwood on the basis that, 2na comment point.
• The hamlet of Claremont lies almost entirely
on the ORM and is therefore subject to the
ORM Conservation Act and Plan;
• There is a move afoot on Council to seek a
boundary expansion for Claremont, but a
90 acre site is an ideal size for a small mixed
farm -no "minor adjustment";
• Now that the advisory panel has published its
report on the Greenbelt Review, such an
expansion should never even been
considered; and
• . An expansion of that size also contradicts the
promotion of local food.
The recommendation for Council to develop a local Noted.
food policy is, on the other hand, commendable.
Graham and Kim Jones Oppose the section regarding minor expansion to Please see staff's response to
the boundaries of the Hamlet of Claremont on the Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
basis that, 2nd comment point.
• If it goes into the Plan then minor expansion is ·
open for interpretation and could become a
whole lot more;
• An existing proposal by a developer with the
backing of certain City councillors, to build
70-90 homes on the ORM, which would be an
approximate 25-30% increase to the current
size of Claremont, is definitely not a minor
adjustment;
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• There are 25,000 homes being built in Seaton,
so Pickering does not need to approve any
new homes being built on protected
countryside and-prime farm land;
• The impact increased traffic the new homes
would have on a hamlet that already suffers
from the daily traffic passing through from
neighbouring towns and cities;
• These "minor adjustment" homes may impact
their water table, wells and septic systems; and
• If this amendment is approved, the developers
will keep pushing for more minor adjustments
on other areas and there would not be any
countryside left for future generations.
Jennifer Laffier Opposes the proposed policy to enable a review Please see staff's response to .
of the existing boundaries of the Hamlet of Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
Claremont on the basis that, 2nd comment point.
• Allowing changes to any of the protected
lands in this area will have irreversible
precedent setting implications for not only the
City of Pickering but for all c·ommunities
across southern Ontario and the Canadian
environment;
• Geranium Homes presented a plan for
27 homes in 2014 which was met with many
grave concerns by Claremont residents
including environmental groups;
• She has ethical concerns about the formation -
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and process of the working group that was
arranged by Geranium Homes, Councillor
Pickles and the former president of the
Claremont District Community Association
(to investigate alternatives to address
stormwater concerns of residents), that it
was not community led, and that residents
were not aware that the developers were
now requesting 70-90 homes and not 27 as
presented at the last public meeting;
• When the Canadian government is making
such positive changes to protect vulnerable
lands and water systems the City of Pickering
is putting forward an application to review
changes to these protected lands;
• We have in our backdoor a valuable and
sensitive eco-system that we should be
championing, protecting and reviewing on
how to make it stronger not weaker;
• The former proposal by the development
company for the development of 27 homes
was denied by the Ministry because this does
not constitute a "minor rounding" out, so how
could 70-90 homes be considered a minor
rounding out? 70-90 Homes is a third of
Claremont's population, clearly not minor;
• 70+ homes would have an impact on the
water system so integral to the ORM; and
• These proposed amendments run contrary to
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the goal for the Official Plan amendment
when considering the irreversible and
precedent setting actions they create.
She hopes to bring more awareness to this matter
by getting local and national media attention and
getting environmental groups across Canada
more involved, and that during this focus the
City of Pickering will champion for the protection
of our valuable eco-systems.
Gordon and Wendy Duncan Strongly urge the removal of the proposed new Please see staff's response to
policy that would "enable Council to consider the Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
minor expansion of boundaries in the hamlets of 2nd comment point.
Claremont and Greenwood" on the basis that,
Ill Most of Claremont is on the Oak Ridges
Moraine (ORM) and such policy would
contravene the ORM Act and Plan; under the
ORM Act only the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing has authority to approve
expansions of any sort;
Ill This is designated to protect the integrity of the
Moraine; local control leaves such an
important natural resource open to all kinds of
pressures from commercial interests; and
• Including such a major policy change is not in
the interest of anyone but developers and their
supporters.
Brian Buckles, Object against the expansion of the Hamlet of Please see staff's response to
Green Durham Association Claremont onto the Greenbelt Countryside, on the Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
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basis that, 2ne1 comment point.
• It would set a dangerous precedent for
subsequent incursion;
• The development proposal is far greater than
a minor rounding out of a couple of houses,
. it is a significant "sprawl" type development
onto prime farmland; and
• It is a type of low density that while still
unfortunately allowed within existing hamlet
boundaries, is no longer allowed anywhere
else in Durham Region, whether in an urban
or countryside area.
Andre Kern Object against the proposed policy that would Please see staff's response to
enable Council to consider a minor expansion to Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
the hamlet of Claremont, on the basis that, 2nd comment point.
• The lands in question is Class .1 Agricultural
lands and are being farmed;
• The lands in question forms part of the
Oak Ridges Moraine which does not allow
hamlet expansion;
• In 2007 the Province made a decision that the
rural study area for Claremont be removed;
and
• The proposed policy is contrary to other policy
objectives of improving aquifer vulnerability.
Peter Rodrigues Object against the proposed policy that would Please see staff's response to
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the hamlet of Claremont and request that it be
removed, on the basis that,
• A minor rounding out of the hamlet might be
1 to 2 lots, whereas the proposed boundary
amendment for 1 0 lots or more is not minor in
nature;
• The community is no longer divided on the
issue, but overwhelmingly in opposition to the
building of 70+ homes;
• The farmland needs to be protected; .
• The flooding issue raised through the
Provincial Plan Review public engagement
process only affects a few land owners, not
the Claremont community at broad, and is no
justification for the proposed policy;
• The argument that the school in Claremont
needs expansion to remain viable, as being
one of the reasons why an expansion to the
hamlet is needed, is unfounded.
The Carruthers Creek headwaters -the northeast
Pickering Whitebelt lands should be included in
the Greenbelt.
Staff Response
2na comment point.
Regional Official Plan Amendment 128
(the Region's Growth Plan conformity
amendment), determined that these
lands be examined for potential future
urban development, subject to certain
conditions including the completion of
an updated Watershed Plan for the
Carruthers and East Duffin creeks.
This update is currently being
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-undertaken by TRCA.
Dave and Sharon Golding Opposed to the expansion of land development Please see staff's response to
on the Oak Ridges Moraine in Claremont. Edward Main and Sherry Cleary's
2nd comment point.
John Hickman In sections of the 1. Amending Schedule 1 -Land Agreed in part. Although it may simplify
Use Structure on page 3, two sections propose interpretations and implementation of
"follow existing lot lines" and on page 5, item #4, land use policies, the concept cannot
one section contains the same proposal. This is be broadly applied to every designation
an excellent proposal and should be extended to in the amendment. The amendments
each and every designation in the Amendment. proposed to the boundaries of the
By having designations follow the lot lines, relevant rural settlements are minor
confusion from multiple designations on a single technical corrections derived from the
.lot would be eliminated to the benefit of the lot background study recommendations .
owner, the City of Pickering, the Region of To apply such an approach to all land Durham and the Province of Ontario reducing use designations is inconsistent with the time wasted and conflicts due to multiple methodology used by the Province and designations. the Region in delineating designations,
which also considers aspects such as
the location of natural heritage features,
topographical information, et cetera.
For item #1, amending Schedule 1 -Land Use In response to the 1sr suggestion
Structure on page 3, add to the last section, after regarding Schedule 1, the use of the term
" ... certain streams" add ", natural water courses "streams", in the context of describing the
feeding streams, rivers, ponds and lakes" and proposed amendment to Schedule 1
continue "and add others ... ". These Hydrologically captures "natural water courses",
Sensitive Features should be shown on "feeding streams", "rivers" and "ponds",
Schedule IIIC. As well, this addition should also and does not require further explanation
be made to page 6, item #11: 2.5 (a) after "stream in amendment item #1.
and valley corridors", and before "significant Hydrologically Sensitive Features,
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woodlands"; and to page 24, item #38: 10.7 (a), including ponds and lakes are
(c), (e), (g), and (h) in suitable locations; and to denoted on Schedule IIIC, which
page 48, item #73 in the Hydrologically Sensitive have been further updated/revised
Feature definition; and to Table 19 on page 65. to identify elements that may have
not been captured in proposed OPA 27
(Please see Recommended OPA 27).
Similarly, to add these terms to the
additional sections as proposed is
superfluous, because the terms
"streams and valley corridors" and
"permanent and intermittent streams"
are the terms generally used in the
Pickering Official Plan to
describe/capture "natural water
courses, feeding streams, rivers and
ponds" as denoted on Schedule IIIC.
Staff does however agree .to revise
the definition of "Hydrologically
Sensitive Features" to also capture
Lake Ontario in addition to Lake
Ontario's shoreline. (See
Recommended OPA 27...;. item #73).
The population forecast for rural Pickering shown The population forecast took into
on page 7, item #12, seems inappropriately low, consideration the Region's ·population
in spite of the Natural Environment and forecast contained in section 7.3.3 of
Countryside Policy Study February 2011. The the ROP which, through ROPA 128,
forecast seems to conflict with the possible significantly limits further rural growth
expansions noted on page 8, item #14; in Durham, as well as the results of the
page 18, item #26: 3.15 (ii); page 19, item #29; City's Detailed 20 Year Population
page 45, item #65:12.12 (e); and forecast, which factored in a declining
persons per household ratio because
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page 55, item #86:15.26 (d) (i) and (ii). of an aging population, and declining
family sizes.
The sections referring to "possible
expansions" mentioned by Mr. Hickman
speaks to the requirement of rural
studies, and only following the
completion and implementation of the
recommendations of any such rural
studies, would it be clearer how many,
if any, additional units and associated
population growth could be allocated to
the rural area. At such time, the subject
policy in the Official Plan would be
revisited, if necessary.
Pages 20 and 21, item #31, refer to promoting a The development of a local food policy
local food policy which I feel would turn out to be is but one of the various tools that could
expensive and not produce the level of results be employed by the City to implement
that were hoped. I feel it would be far better -for the Durham Region's Food Charter.
the Council to put its full support into any efforts Efforts to eliminate inter-provincial
toward eliminating inter-provincial trade barriers trade barriers may be a matter that
which would be a great help to local growers and could be further examined through the
producers in obtaining the same access to development of a local food policy.
Canadian consumers as foreign growers and
foreign producers currently enjoy.
Most of the maps shown in the Schedules indicate Historic records show that CPR
the rail line passing through Claremont as C.P.R. transferred the line to St. Lawrence
The Canadian Pacific Railway transferred the line and Hudson in 1995/96, but the line
to a subsidiary St. Lawrence and Duluth some was transferred back to CPR in 2001.
years ago. To avoid a future legal problem, it should
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be labelled with the correct operators name.
BILD (Building Industry and BILD members are apprehensive about the timing
Land Development of this amendment as the Coordinated Review of
Association) Provincial Land Use Plans is currently underway.
As a result of the recently released Coordinated
Review Advisory Plan Recommendations,
changes to current legislation can be expected by
the end of next year. Therefore, BILD suggests
that the City postpone consideration of proposed
OPA 27 until such a time that the province has
provided final policy changes for each of the
Provincial Land Use Plans. This will allow the City
to update the currently proposed OPA 27 and
ensure that the proposed policies align with those
of the province without having to undergo an
additional Official Plan amendment when these
imminent policy changes come forward.
Staff Response
The proposed changes to the
Provincial Land Use Plans do not
change the fundamental assumptions
made in relation to the proposed
amendments in OPA 27.
It has been 11 years since the
approval of the Greenbelt Plan, and it
is evident from the basis of this official
plan amendment that the planning
regime regarding environmental
matters are ever evolving, leaving
behind outdated mapping and policies
that are no longer reflective of current
best practices and policy ..
When the review of the Provincial Land
Use Plans is concluded, the Region of
Durham will have to bring its Plan into
conformity with the revised Provincial
Plans, which could take a further 12 to
18 months, leaving OPA 27 in limbo for
pe>tentially another 2 years. Staff is
confident that any required refinements
or updates to the Pickering Official
Plan policies and mapping as a result
of the proposed changes to the
Provincial Plans, could be addressed
through a future house-keeping
amendment, without any fundamental
changes or departures from the key
assumptions in OPA 27.
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