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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 9, 2002 Planning Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, December 9, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Holland ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of October 15, 2002 (11) 1. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 52-02 OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OPA 02-001/P CITY INITIATED: ROUGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDY IMPLEMENTATION PAGE 1-58 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 55-02 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DURHAM REGION OFFICIAL PLAN TO ESTABLISH CONFORMITY WITH THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN (ORMCP) 59-86 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 53-02 PROPOSED CHANGES IN PLANNING APPLICATION FEES 87-93 (ill) CORRESPONDENCE Members of Council may formally table an item of correspondence that has been circulated by the Mayor, CAO, Clerk or other staff person. (IV) ADJOURNMENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to implement the results of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study, as follows: revise Schedule I - Land Use Structure to adjust the boundaries of the Urban Residential and Open Space designations; revise Schedule III - Resource Management to adjust the boundaries of the Shoreline and Stream Corridor, Wetlands and Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor designations; revise the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Policies; and revise the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Policies; be APPROVED, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 52-02; (b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 11 to the Pickering Official Plan be FORWARDED to Council for enactment as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 52-02. That Amendment 1 to the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines be ADOPTED by Council, as set out in Appendix II to Report Number PD 52-02. That the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of Report Number PD 52-02 to the Clerk of the Region of Durham along with the draft by-law once Council enacts the draft by-law. on2 PICKERING REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE Report Number: PD 52-02 Date: November 26, 2002 From: Nell Carroll Director, Planning & Development Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P City Initiated: Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study Implementation City of Pickering Recommendation: 1. (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to implement the results of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study, as follows: revise Schedule I - Land Use Structure to adjust the boundaries of the Urban Residenlial and Open Space designations; revise Schedule III - Resource Management to adjust the boundaries of the Shoreline and Stream Corridor, Wetlands and Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor designations; revise the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Policies; and revise the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Policies; be APPROVED, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 52-02; (b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 11 to the Pickering Official Plan be FORWARDED to Council for enactment as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 52-02. That Amendment 1 to the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines be ADOPTED by Council, as set out in Appendix II to Report Number PD 52-02. That the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of Report Number PD 52-02 to the Clerk of the Region of Durham along with the draft by-law once Council enacts the draft by-law. Executive Summary: The attached draft amendments to the Pickering Official Plan and the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines are recommended in order to implement the findings of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study. That Study was endorsed by Council on Apdl 10, 2000, following extensive public, landowner and agency consultation. Report PD 52-02 Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P Date: November 26, 20020 ('i .!il Page 2 Proposed Official Plan Amendment 11 (Appendix I) includes revisions to the Land Use Schedule, the Resource Management Schedule, the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor policies and the Rouge Park Neighbourhood policies that reflect the amendment considered at the Statutory Public Information Meeting and the recommendations made by staff in response to the comments received (see Attachment #13). In addition, proposed amendments to the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines addressing population targets for the Rouge Park Neighbourhood are set out in Appendix II. It is recommended that Council adopt the amendments to complete its consideration of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study. Financial Implications: Not Applicable. 1.0 1~.1 1.2 Background: Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study Completed in 1999 Following completion of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study in December 1999, Pickering City Council, at its meeting held April, 2000, received the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Study Reports, adopted the Environment Master Servicing Plan, the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines and Informational Revision 7 to the Official Plan and directed staff to hold a Statutory Public Information Meeting to receive comments on the proposed Official Plan Amendment, and several other matters. Council also requested that Ontario Realty Corporation discuss conveying ownership of its developable lands within the Neighbourhood to TRCA to enhance wildlife habitats, corridor functions and for other conservation purposes. A further request was made to the Ministry of Natural Resources and other agencies/partners to prepare a "Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Management Plan" and establish funding for its maintenance and restoration. Official Plan Amendment Delayed Awaiting a Response from Ontario Realty Corporation on Conveyance of their Lands Since ORC has responded that they are not currently prepared to convey or sell the lands for conservation purposes (see Attachment #1), and several development applications have recently been approved or otherwise resolved in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood, it is now appropriate for Council to adopt the Official Plan Amendment before the end of this term of Council. 004 Report PD 52-02 Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P Date: November 26, 2002 Page 3 2.0 2.1 2.1.1 The proposed amendment to the Official Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Minutes of Settlement, signed by the City of Picketing, and area landowners, which resolved Appeals 1 and 2 to the 1997 Pickering Official Plan. In addition, the amendment incorporates the Ontario Municipal Board decision on the appeal of the Map Realty lands (now the "Nicou Inc." lands), located on the north side of Finch Avenue, opposite Woodview Avenue. The delay in bringing this amendment back before Council is due to the timing of the ORC response and other staff priorities. Comments Received Information Report No. 21-02 (see Attachment #2) was considered at the Statutory Public Information Meeting held June 19, 2002. Verbal comments were provided at the meeting (see Attachment #3) and written comments were subsequently received from a number of individuals and agencies (see Attachments #4 to #12). Details of the comments and staff responses are provided in Table 1 (see Attachment #13) and the key comments and staff responses are summarized as follows. Main Comments and Responses Affecting Schedule I - Land Use Structure In response to Mr. Daniell's concern that redesignation of part of his property to Open Space - Natural Areas will remove his right to a building permit for a new house (see Attachment #9), staff advise that a building permit can be obtained under existing "A - Agricultural' Zoning. In response to a TRCA concern that a 50 metre buffer between development and Wetlands, suggested by the OMB should be reflected on Schedule I (see Attachment #12), it is staff's position that the buffer was a suggestion of the OMB, not part of its order; staff will have regard to the OMB text in reviewing the site specific development application for the site. Main Comments and Responses Affectinq Schedule III - Resource Manaqement In response to requests to remove the Shorelines and Stream Corridor designation from five properties on the west side of Woodview Avenue (see Attachments #7 & #10), staff concur and TRCA agrees. In response to Ms. Barber's comment that no lands with residential street frontages other than three connecting corridors identified in the Environmental Master Servicing Plan should be designated Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor (see Attachment #11), staff advise that this matter was resolved by the OMB in its disposition of appeals 1 and 2 to the 1997 Official Plan. Report PD 52-02 Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P Date: November 26, 2002 Page 4 2.1.2 In response to TRCA's question of whether deletion of Wetland from the south-west portion of the Nicou property adds these lands to a development block (see Attachment #12), staff advise that this boundary change reflects wetland mapping from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Main Comments and Responses Affecting Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Policies - Section 11.17 2.1.3 In response to TRCA's request for a status update and formal request to participate in preparation and funding of a Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Management Plan (see Attachment #12), staff advise that the policy, once adopted, will encourage interested agencies (MNR, TRCA, the Region of Durham, Ontario Hydro or others) to prepare and fund the Plan, but that, to date, no agency has done so. Main Comments and Responses Affecting Rouge Park Neighbourhood Policies- Section 11.1 6 In response to the Pickering Division Head of Municipal Property & Engineering comment (Re: Policy 11.16 (d)) that safety gates have already been installed on the C. P. Rail Line at Altona Road (see Attachment #4), staff recommend that Altona Road be deleted from the list of locations for such safety gates. In response to the concern by Sernas Associates that Policy 11.16 (a)(i) to discourage reverse frontage lots adjacent to Finch Avenue may be interpreted as a prohibition (see Attachment #5), staff advise that Sernas Associates have been advised that the policy is to discourage, not prohibit, and staff recommends that further policy direction be included to clarify the types of situations that may be suitable for consideration of a limited amount reverse frontage lotting patterns. In response to several comments suggesting that Policy 11.16 (a)(v) provides a population target that is too open-ended (see Attachments #6, #7 & #8), staff agree and recommend deletion of the policy and a further amendment to the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Guidelines to reflect updated sanitary sewer capacity restrictions in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood. In response to Mr. McLauqhlin's comments that new roads and road improvements should be rejected because they threaten wildlife in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood (see Attachment #8), it is staff's position that the amendment to the Official Plan represents a balanced strategy to achieve ecological protection and some urban development. 006 Report PD 52-02 Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P Date: November 26, 2002 Page 5 2.2 In response to Ms. Barber's obiection to Policy 11.16 (a)(vi), which requires a road connection from Finch Avenue to Rosebank Road that crosses her property (see Attachment #11), it is staff's position that connecting roads provide for better community design and access arrangements than do multiple cul-de-sacs, particularly when the number of access points to an arterial road should be restricted. Ms. Barber and TRCA commented that Policy 11.16 (b) (which encourages retention in public ownership of Provincially-owned lands within the Rouge Park Neighbourhood that are environmentally sensitive and disposition of Provincially-owned lands that are identified as developable) contradicts Council's motion to request the Ontario Realty Corporation to discuss conveying its developable lands to TRCA for conservation purposes (see Attachments #11 & #12). TRCA further commented that it still supports the proposed urban designations for Provincially-owned developable lands. It is staff's recommendation that as Council's motion was a free-standing resolution, and ORC declined to convey its lands to TRCA for conservation purposes at that time, the implementation of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Official Plan amendment should proceed at this time. Minor Revision to Population Targets in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines In response to the Region of Durham Planning Department comment that sanitary sewer capacities for the Rouge Park Neighbourhood should be clarified for the benefit of interested agencies and landowners (Attachment#6), staff recommend that the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines be amended to reflect updated sanitary sewer capacities. Appendices APPENDIX I: APPENDIX I1: By-law to adopt Amendment No. 11 to the Pickering Official Plan for the Rouge Park Neighbourhood (Amendment included as Exhibit "A" to By-law) Amendment 1 to the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines Report PD 55-02 November 26, 2002 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan Page 9 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan 069 Financial implications regarding implementation of the ORMCP are currently unknown. However, Pickering Planning and Development staff continue to work closely with Provincial, Regional and lower-tier municipal staff regarding the 'conformity amendment' exercise and will report to Council periodically regarding progress. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Durham Region's Proposed Official Plan Amendment A 2. Durham Region's Proposed Official Plan Amendment B 3. City of Pickering's Suggested Revisions to Proposed Amendments Planner II Catherine Rose Manager, Policy EB:jf Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Approved//~nd.o~: Director, Plann-"T~g & Development Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council 'Th~s-J~ Quinn,~hief Ad~inistrafl~Officer/I - 008 APPENDIX I TO REPORT NUMBER PD 52-02 BY-LAW TO ADOPT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING OO9 BY-LAW NO. Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 11 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering. (ORA) 02/001/P); WHEREAS pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter 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(10) of the Planning Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has by order authorized Regional Council to pass a by-law to exempt proposed area municipal official plan amendments from its approval; AND WHEREAS, the Region has advised that this Amendment 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 11 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted; That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward to the Regional Municipality of Durham the documentation required by Procedure: Area Municipal Official Plans and Amendments, to seek Regional approval of an Amendment to the Pickering Official Plan; 3. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing hereof. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this December, 2002. day of Wayne Arthurs, Mayor Bruce Taylor, Clerk Exhibit "A" to By-law AMENDMENT 11 TO THE CITY OF PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11 TO THE CITY OF PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN 0 _~.. l PURPOSE: LOCATION: BASIS: The purpose of the amendment is to revise the boundaries of residential and open space designations on Schedule I - Land Use Structure, revise the boundaries of Wetlands, the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor and Shorelines and Stream Corridors on Schedule III - Resource Management, revise the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor policies and revise the Rouge Park Neighbourhood policies to implement the results of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study. The amendment affects all lands in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood, which is located on the west side of Pickering at the northern limit of the City's South Urban Area. This area is approximately 160 hectares in size. The Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study was completed for lands in the City of Pickering and received by City Council in April 2000. City Council adopted a comprehensive plan to guide future development of the neighbourhood through two principal documents: the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Environmental Master Servicing Plan and the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines. The Environmental Master Servicing Plan provided direction on edge management strategies between developable and non-developable areas to ensure that new development maintains and enhances adjacent natural features and functions. It also established a stormwater management strategy. The Rouge Park Neighbourhood established urban design criteria and sites and major street connections. Development Guidelines identified school and park The Land Use objectives for this amendment are to adjust the boundaries of the land use designations to accurately reflect the findings of the Environmental Master Servicing Plan and adopt policies for both the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor and the Rouge Park Neighbourhood that will guide development in the manner articulated in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines. Wetland boundaries shown on the amended Resource Management schedule are based on updated 1999 mapping from the Ministry of Natural Resources. 012 Appendix I to Report PD 52-02 Page 2 Amendment 11 to the Pickerinq Official Plan - Amendment to By-Law to Adopt Official Plan Council of the City of Pickering passed resolution #29/00, Item #1, at its meeting of April 10, 2000, which included initiating this proposed amendment to the Pickering Official Plan to implement the results of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study and a number of other associated recommendations. The proposed amendment has been prepared considering comments received at the Statutory Public Information meeting held on June 19, 2002. ACTUAL AMENDMENT: The Pickering Official Plan be amended by: Revising Schedule I - Land Use Structure to revise the boundaW between the designations of Open Space System - Natural Area and Urban Residential Areas - Low Density Areas for certain lands in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood, as set out on Schedule 'A'; Revising Schedule III - Resource Management Schedule, to: (i) (iii) revise the delineation of Wetlands in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood, as set out on Schedule 'B'; revise the delineation of the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor, as set out on Schedule 'C;' and revise the delineation of Shorelines and Stream Corridors, as set out on Schedule 'D'; Revising section 10.17 - Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Policies, to add a policy limiting the uses permitted on lands that are designated both Freeways and Major Utilities - Potential Multi-Use Area and Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor; and add a policy encouraging the preparation of a "Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Management Plan" such that section 10.17 reads as follows: CITY POLICY Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor 10.17 City Council recognizes that 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, Appendix I to Report PD 52-02 Page 3 Amendment 11 to the Pickerinq Official Plan - Amendment to By-Law to Adopt Official Plan (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (0 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 Freeways and Major Utilities - Potential Multi-Use Area on Schedule I and Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor on Schedule III; and, encourage the Ministry of Natural Resources, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority, Region of Durham, Ontario Hydro and interested others to both prepare a "Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Management Plan" and establish funding for on-going maintenance and restoration of the Corridor. Replacing section 11.16 - Rouge Park Neighbourhood Policies to revise subsections 11.16 (a)(i), (a)(iv) and (d); such that the entire section 11.16 reads as follows: CITY POLICY Rouge Park Neighbourhood Policies 11.16 City Council shall, (a) in the consideration of development proposed within the neighbourhood, (i) (ii) discourage designs which require the use of reverse frontages, berms and significant noise attenuation fencing adjacent to Finch Avenue and Altona Road, unless justified for a limited proportion of street frontage within any proposed development by unique site configuration, road access or proximity considerations and mitigated by special design and/or landscaping features; encourage a "neighbourhood focus" at the intersection of Finch Avenue and Altona Road through the utilization of structural massing, architectural elements, and landscaping that establishes a strong relationship with the intersection; 014 Appendix I to Report PD 52-02 Page 4 Amendment 11 to the Pickerinq Official Plan - Amendment to By-Law to Adopt Official Plan (b) (c) (d) (e) (iii) despite the permissible uses listed in Tables 5* and 9', not permit the establishment of automobile service stations and drive-thru facilities such as restaurants, banks and convenience stores within the neighbourhood; (iv) in accordance with sections 15.17 and 15.18, permit the use of density transfers and bonuses, as further detailed in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines; (v) require a road connection running from the north side of Finch Avenue to the west side of Rosebank Road; (vi) require new development to have regard for the Rouge Park Management Plan; encourage the retention of environmentally sensitive Provincially-owned lands within public ownership and the appropriate and timely disposition of Provincially- owned lands outside of the Rouge Park that are not environmentally sensitive; endeavour to eliminate the "jog" at the Rosebank Road and Finch Avenue intersection; support improvements to the level crossings of the C.P. rail line at the Scarbotough-Pickering Townline Road and Rosebank Road, such as the installation of appropriate safety measures including automatic safety gates; and for the north-east corner of the Beare Estate/Map Realty lands, located on the north side of Finch Avenue, opposite Woodview Avenue, interpret the minimum extent of the "Open Space System - Natural Areas" designation to be the southerly drip-line of the existing hedgerow plus 1 metre, with the maximum extent to be determined during the review of the related development applications.** Appendix I to Report PD 52-02 Page 50.~ 5 Amendment 11 to the Pickering Official Plan - Amendment to By-Law to Adopt Official Plan IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. * Copies of Tables 5 and 9 of Chapter 3 are provided for reference at the end of this Amendment. It does not constitute part of the Amendment. ** This clause reflects the order of the Ontario Municipal Board in its disposition of the Beare Estate/Map Realty appeal. '016 CITY POLICY TABLE 5: Mixed Use Areas: Permissible Uses by Subcaregory Residential; Retailing of goods and services generally serving the needs of the sur. rounding neighbourhoods; Offices and restaurants; Community, cultural and recreational uses. All uses permissible in Local Nodes, at a larger scale and intensity, and serving a broader area. All uses permissible in Local Nodes and Community Nodes~ at a scale and intensity equivalent to Community Nodes; Special purpose commercial uses. All uses permissible in Local Nodes and Community Nodes, at the greatest scale and intensity in the City, serving City-wide and regional levels; Special purpose commercial uses. CITY POLICY TABLE 9: Urban Residential Areas: Permissible Uses i Residential uses, home occupations, i limited offices serving the area, and! limited retailing of goods and services i serving the area; Community, cultural and recreational uses; Compatible employment uses, and [ compatible special purpose commerciali uses serving the area. ~ SCHEDULE 'A' TO AMENDMENT 11 REDESIGNATE FROM '~ SYSTEM-NATURAL AREAS' TO ' RESIDENTIAL AREAS-LOW DENSITY IN' PI~OVINCiA O Pr' D36 NCH FROM ~RBAN DENSITY' TO SCTIED[R.,E [ TO TI-U~ PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN LAND USE STRUCTURE R U I~ed_ SF~-I-FLI_~MENT~ SCHEDULE 'B' TO AMENDMENT 11 SCliEDULE rrr TO TI~ PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MAY INCLUDE HAZ/~RD I.AND~) WETLANDS SCHEDULE 'C' TO AMENDMENT 11 CORRIDOR" DESIGNATION NO S~ULE Tn' TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MAY INCLUDE v, rETLANDS SCHEDULE 'D' TO AMENDMENT 11 PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN RESO~ MANAGEMENT SHOREUNE~ AND STRF. AM CORRIDORS (I~Y INCI.UDE HA7.AJ~D W~rLANIDS APPENDIX II TO REPORT NO. PD 52-02 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE ROUGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES 022 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE ROUGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ACTUAL AMENDMENT: The Pickering Official Plan to be amended by: In accordance with updated sanitary sewer capacities provided to the City during the processing of Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P (now Amendment 11 to the Pickering Official Plan), in Section N1.8 - Neighbourhood Population Targets, replace the number "2200" with "2000", the number "500" with "550" and the number "1700" with "1450", such that Section N1.8 reads as follows: "The Official Plan establishes a population target for the Rouge Park Neighbourhood of 1,600 people. Based solely on the sanitary sewer capacity, a population target of 2,000 people is achievable 550 west of Petticoat Creek, and 1450 east of the creek. However, if the population were to grow much beyond 1,600 people, the Durham District School Board has indicated that an elementary school site would be required within the Neighbourhood. In order to minimize the need for public facilities in this area of limited developable lands, a population target of 1,600 people will be retained, with a maximum of 550 people on lands developed west of Petticoat Creek, which contribute to the Woodview Avenue sanitary sewer. At Council's discretion, the population target may be exceeded if the City, in consultation with the Durham District School Board, is satisfied that existing development, or proposed development, does not generate the need for additional school facilities within the Neighbourhood (which would be in addition to the site required by the Durham Catholic District School Board, see section N1.9.5). The population target of 550 people west of Petticoat Creek may be exceeded if the City and Region are satisfied that alternative servicing arrangements are feasible and appropriate. This may include a direct connection to the York-Durham Trunk Sewer via a privately owned and operated sewage pumping facility." Ontario Soci~t~ Realty immobil~bre Corporation de I'Ontario ATTACHMENT #_._/ TO REPORT # PD ,~'~ - 0 '~_ ~¢., ~.¢ ;~ ' ' 11~ Floor ' i. lle imge . Fer~n Block ~ce Ferguson Quints Park Quints Park Toronto~ Ontario To~nto~ Onmri~ MTA 1N3 Tel: (41~) O23 Office of the Vice-President, Marketing Real Estate and Sales Division July 18, 2000 Mr. wayne Arthurs. Mayor City of Pickering Pickering Civic Complex One the Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. Arthurs: Thank you for your letter dated April 17, 2000 to the Honourable Chris HodgsOn, Chair, Management Board of Cabinet, regarding your concern for the protection of the provincially-owned lands within the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study area. Minister Hodgson has asked that I respond to you. As noted in your letter, the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study area comprises approximately 160 hectares of land. The Ontario government owns approximately 50 per cent (80 hectares) of the land in the Study area. Of this portion, 84 per cent (67.2 hectares) has been or is proPosed by the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study to be designated "Open Space System - Natural Area." The remaining 12 per cent (12.8 hectares) is designated for'development in the Official Plan. 'At this time, the ORC feels it would be' premature to meet with the various stakeholder groups who have expressed concern over the future of the developable lands in the Study area. Since. receiving direction from Management Board Secretariat (MBS) to dispose of the lands, the ORC, as agent for MBS, has only had discussions with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) concerning the sale of all of the government-owned land holdings in the Study area, at fair market value. If the sale of MBS properties in the Rouge Park NeighbourhoOd to the TRCA is not possible, the ORC will then conduct an Environmental Study Report, as required by the MBS Class Environmental Assessment Process. This Environmental Study Report would include extensive public consultation.' 024 2 ATTACHMENT ~¢ / .TO REPORT # PD ,~'~n_ ~ o'"z._ Any Sale of the subject lands must be in keeping with the ORC's Guidelines and Procedures for Real Estate and Sales. In addition, it will need the endorsement of the ORC Board of Directors and the Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet. The ORC is pleased to have received a copy of the City of Pickering's Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study. As we guide the disposition of these provincially owned 'lands, the ORC will continue to.consider the advice of stakeholders having an interest in the property. Once again, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. SinCerely, R. L. Budd Vice-President, Marketing Hon. Chris Hodgson, Chair, Management Board of Cabinet Hon. Janet Ecker, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge James .McKellar, Chair (A), ORC Board of Directors Tony Miele, President and CEO, ORC INFORMATION REPORT NO. 21-02 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF June 19, 2002 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 02-001/P City Initiated: Rouge Park Neighbourhood City of Pickering 1.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the Rouge Park Neighbourhood is located on the west side of Picketing at the northern limit of the City's South Urban Area; Rouge Park Neighbourhood is bounded on the west by the Picketing-Toronto boundary, on the north by the Interprovincial Pipeline/St. Lawrence and Hudson (formerly C.P.) Rail line, on the south by the Ontario Hydro Gatineau Corridor, and . on the east by open space lands, just east of Rosebank Road (see Location Map, Attachment #1); Rouge Park Neighbourhood comprises approximately 160 hectares in area. 2.0 BACKGROUND - following completion of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study in December 1999, · Picketing City Council passed a resolution, at it's meeting held April 10, 2000 to: · receive the "Rouge Park Neighbourhood Phase 1 and Phase 2 Reports" as background information; · adopt the "Rouge Park Neighbourhood Environmental Master Servicing Plan"; · adopt the "Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines"; · adopt "Informational Revision No. 7 to. the Picketing Official Plan"; · direct staff to hold a Statutory Public Information Meeting to discuss this proposed amendment to the Picketing Official Plan to implement the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study; · request the Region of Durham to consider the redesignafion of parts of Finch Avenue and Townline Road from Type B Arterial Roads to Type C Arterial Roads; · request the Ministry of Natural Resources and other agencies to prepare a "Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Management Plan"; · request the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) to transfer non-developable properties in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood to a public authority with a conservation mandate; and, forward the report to interested agencies (see Attachment #2 - Council Resolution #29/00, Item #I); Information Report No. 21-02 ATTACHMENT ~__,,~ TO Page 2 RFPf~RT # Pi') 5'~;2 - 0 ~ Council passed a further motion at its April 10, 2000 meeting, requesting ORC to discuss protection of its lands that are designated to permit development with the City, Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and other interested landowners and conservation groups to enhance wildlife habitat and corridor functions by investigating the opportunity to convey ownership of those lands to the TRCA for conservation purposes (see Attachment #3 - Council Resolution #57/00); in July, 2000, the Ontario Realty Corporation replied, indicating that it was premature to meet with stakeholder groups over the future of the developable lands; ORC indicated that it had only held discussions with TRCA about sale of all the government owned lands in the Study area at fair market value; accordingly, it is appropriate at this time to continue to implement Council's resolutions respecting the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study by amending the Pickering Official Plan; the September 2001 Public Consultation Draft of the Durham Transportation Master Plan includes a recommendation'to redesignate Finch Avenue, between Altona Road and Pickering Townline Road, and Pickering ToWnline Road, between Finch Avenue and Taunton Road, from Type B Arterial roads to Type C Arterial roads in the Durham Regional Official Plan; 3.0 CITY PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN the City of Pickering proposes to amend the Pickering Official Plan in order to implement the results of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study including the "Rouge Park Enviromnental Master Servicing Plan and the "Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines"; the attached amendments include the following policy and Schedule revisions to the Official Plan; · revise Schedule I- Land use Structure and Schedule III- Resource Management of the Pickering Official Plan to revise the boundaries between residential, open space and freeway and major utilities designations and the delineations of the wetlands and the Rouge-Duffms Wildlife Corridor to reflect the findings of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Environmental Master Servicing Plan and to implement the signed Minutes of Settlement for Appeals 1 and 2 to the 1997 Pickering Official Plan; · revise the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Policies to further restrict uses permitted on the hydro corridor at the south edge of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood and encourage preparation of a "Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Management Plan"; · revise the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Policies to: · delete the requirement for a neighbourhood study; · encourage better neighbourhood design; · establish a community focus; · permit no automobile service stations or drive-thru facilities; · encourage retention of environmentally sensitive lands in public ownership; · endeavour to eliminate the 'jog' at the Rosebank Road/Finch Avenue intersection; · other related policies as set out in the proposed amendment contained in Appendix I to this report; and, Information Report No. 21-02 Page 3 also include for informational purposes, the policy added by the Ontario MUnicipal Board (OMB) in its disposition of appeal A1 to the 1997 Picketing Official Plan that sets out a method of determining the extent of the boundary of the "Open Space System - Natural Areas" designations in the north-east portion of the lands on the north side of Finch Avenue north of Woodview Avenue. 02? 4.0 OFFICIAL PLAN 4.1 Durham Regional Official Plan lands within Rouge Park Neighbourhood are designated as Living Area, Major Open Space, Major Open Space - Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Open Space Linkages respectively; in addition, the northern edge of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood is designated as the Urban Area Boundary and as the location for a Future GO Rail line; both Finch Avenue and Altona Road are designated as Type B Arterial Roads; lands designated Living Area shall be used predominantly for housing purposes, in addition to certain home occupations, convenience stores, public and recreational uses, limited office development and limited retailing of goods and services; lands designated Major Open Space shall be used for conservation, recreation, and reforestation uses; lands designated as Open Space Linkages, including the Rouge-Duffin Corridor must provide for the migration of flora and fauna and preserve and maintain the environmental features and functions, with detailed policies provided in area municipal official plans after consultation with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the respective conservation authority; the wetlands in Rouge Park Neighbourhood that are designated Major Open Space - Environmentally Sensitive Area will require an environmental impact study which must assess plants, wildlife, forests and streams, and protect them by identifying methods of mitigating potentially damaging effects prior to development; 4.2 .Pickerin~ Official'Plan - lands within Rouge Park Neighbourhood are designated as Urban Residential Areas - LOW Density Areas, Mixed Use Areas - Local Nodes, Open Space System - Natural Area and as Freeways and Major Utilities - Potential Multi-Use Area; lands designated Urban Residential Areas may be used for residential, home occupation, limited office, limited retailing, community, cultural and recreational uses, compatible employment uses and compatible special purpose commercial uses; lands designated Urban Residential Areas - Low Density Areas, are permitted a maximum residential density up to and including 30 dwellings per net hectare; lands designated Mixed Use Areas - Local Nodes (the lands on the south-east comer of Altona Road and Finch Avenue) may be used for residential uses at a maximum residential density over 30 and up to and including 80 dwellings per net hectare, retailing of goods and services of up to and including 10,000 square metres of floor space up to and including 2.0 floorspace index, offices and restaurants, community, cultural and recreational uses; lands' designated Open Space System - Natural Areas may be used for conservation, environmental protection, restoration, education, passive recreation and similar uses; lands designated Freeways and Major Utilities - Potential Multi-Use Areas may be used for utility and ancillary uses, and public or private uses that are compatible with adjacent land uses; - Finch Avenue and Altona Road are designated on Schedule 1I - the Transportation System as Type B Arterial Roads; significant parts of Rouge Park Neighbourhood are designated on Schedule III - the Resource Management schedule of the Pickering Official Plan as Shoreline and Stream Corridor and as Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor; most of the western part of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood is also designated as Wetlands Class 3; the western-most part of the Neighbourhood is also designated Rouge Park. Information Report No. 21-02 Page 4 5.0 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION 5.1 Resident, Agency and Staff Comments -No comments have been received to date. 6.0 PROCEDURAL INFORMATION 6.1 Official Plan Amendment Approval Authority 6.2 the Region of Durham may exempt certain local official plan amendments from Regional approval if such applications are determined to be locally significant, and do not exhibit matters of Regional and / or Provincial interest; at this time, the Re~ion has not yet determined whether'this official plan amendment application is exempt from Regional Approval; General written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning & Development Department; oral comments may be made at the Statutory Public hfformation Meeting; all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Planning Report prepared by the Planning & Development Department for a subsequent meeting of Council or a Committee of Council; if you wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law for this proposal; if you wish to be notified of Council's adoption of any official plan amendment, you must request such in writing to the City Clerk; if you wish to be notified of the decision of the Region of Durham with respect to the proposed amendment to the official plan, you must make a written request to the Commissioner of Plauning, Region of Durham Plmming Department. 7.0 OTHER INFORMATION 7.1 a number of development applications have been submitted to develop lands in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood; these applications are proceeding, although the proposed official plan amendment is currently being considered, where the applications are consistent with the provisions of this proposed amendment; ,Appendix I 7.2 - a copy of the City initiated proposed Pickering Official Plan Amendment; Information Received copies of the following documents are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department: · the Rouge Park Neighb0urhood Study Phase I and 2 Reports; · the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Environmental MaSter Servicing Plan; the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines; and, · Information Revision No. 7 to the Pickering Official Plan. Steve Gaunt, MCIP, RPP Planner II SG/jf Attachments Catherine Rose Manager, Policy Copy: Director, Planning & Development ~T'IACH~EI',!T #__~) TO Excerpts from the Statutory Public Information Meeting Minutes pUrsuant to the Planning Act Wednesday, June 19, 2002 7:00 P.M. 029 The Manager, Development Review, provided an overview of the requirements of the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under consideration there at. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICTION OPA 02-001/P CITY INITIATED: ROUGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD 2o Steve Gaunt, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #21-02. Gary Daniel, 1979 Woodview Ave., advised that he is not in opposition to the OPA proposal but is concerned w/th the development line which cuts through the fi:ontage of his property which would hinder his plans to build on the south portion of his lands on Woodview Ave. He requested that a minor adjustment be considered, Jocelyn Barber, 450 Finch Ave., questioned the origin of proposed policy amendment t0.17(e) and advised that a number of land owners have right-of-ways in the hydro corridor and felt that the City did not have the legal right to take this away from these individuals. Clay Warner, 1555 Oakburn St., representing the Altona West Community Association, questioned when this item would appear before Council. ATTACHMENT #--~_ TO OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDUM August 7, 2002 To: Steve Gaunt Planner II From: Richard Holborn, P. Eng. Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Subject: Official Plan Amendment OPA 02-001/P City Initiated: Rouge Park Neighbourhood City of Pickering The Municipal Property & Engineering Division is in receipt of the above noted application. I provide the following comments. In reference to, "Replace section 11.16 (d), Altona Road crossing gates. The proposed amendment suggests that automatic safety gates be supported for the AItona Road level crossing of the C.P. Rail Line. Automatic safety gates currently exist at this crossing location. A meeting with Transport Canada and CP Rail on July 31, 2002 was held, and automatic safety gates are confirmed for installation in 2002 for Rosebank Road and Scarborough-Pickering Townline. RH:ds Copy: /~hard Ho.~orn, P. Eng. Director, Operations & Emergency Services I:\SITEPLAN\OPA02-001P.docAug-02 ~ Iflernbec oF Th~ Sernas ~roup Inc. Land Development Engineering Land Development Planning Municipal Engineering Services Traesportation & Transit Planning Utility Infrastructure Design Water Resources Engineering June 20,2002 /~T'I'ACHMENT #.__,~ TO R?OR'r # PD ,_~'.~ - o ::Z City of Pickering Planning and Development Department Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 110 Scotia Court T.905.686.6402 U nit 41 F. 905.432.7877 Whitby, ON sernas.com L1N 8Y7 JUN 2 4 CITY OF PICKERING pICKER~NG, Olli~ARIO Attention: Ms. Catherine Rose Dear Ms. Rose: Re: Official Plan Amendment OPA 02-001/P 100 Finch Avenue City of Pickering Our Proiect No. 01269 We are writing in response to the circulation of notice for Official Plan Amendment OPA 02-001/P. Our client, Nicou Inc., owns property within the Rouge Park Neighbourhood, the area affected by the proposed amendment. Nicou Inc. has submitted a Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (SP-2002-02) and Zoning By-law Amendment (A 09/99(R2) application for the subject lands, which are currently under circulation. Our client has reviewed the proposed Amendment and has concerns with respect to how proposed policy 11.16(a)(i) may be applied to its development plans currently under circulation for comment. The Nicou Inc. property has approximately 316.0m of frontage along Finch Avenue. A small portion of that frontage, ninety-two metres (92m), is considered 'reverse frontage'. In designing this plan, every attempt has been made to reduce the overall amount of reverse frontage while maintaining an efficient development pattern. Our client's concern would become an objection if the principle of discouraging reverse frontage were to be applied dogmatically to prohibit the limited amount of reverse frontage proposed in its Plan of Subdivision. As a result, our client requires clarification as to the specific intent of this policy as it would apply in this instance in order to determine if its concern is valid. City of Pickering Ms. Catherine Rose June 20,2002 Page 2 We appreciate the opportunity to provide input into proposed Official Amendment OPA 02-001/P and look forward to receiving your response. Yours truly, SERNAS ASSOCIATES .,~8~ciate,~ning Manager BLJ/br cc: Nicou Inc., Attn: Mr. P. Boiron Plan The Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department 1615 DUNDAS ST. E. 4TH FLOOR, LANG TOWER WEST BUILDING P.O. BOX 623 WH ITBY. ON L1N 6A3 (90'5) 728-7731 FAX: (905) 436-6612 www. reqion.durham.on.ca A.L. Georgieff, MClP, RPP Commissioner of Planning ATTACHMENT #_,., .~ TO REPORT # PD-~"~- o ~ August 1,2002 Steve Gaunt, Planner II Planning and Development Department City of ~Pickering ' One the Esplanade Pickering ON L1V 6K7 O33 Dear Mr. Gaunt: Re: Region's Review of an Application to Amend the Pickering Official Plan - OPA- 02-001/P Applicant: 'City Initiated Location' Rouge Park NeighboUrhood Municipality: City of Pickering The Region.has reviewed this application and the :following comments are offered with respect to compliance with the Durham Regional Official Plan, the proposed method of servicing and delegated provincial plan review responsibilities. The purpose, of this application is to revise the boundaries of the residential and open space designations on Schedule I - Land Use Structure, to revise the boundaries of wetlands and the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor on-Schedule III- Resource Management, to revise the ROuge - Duffins Wildlife Corridor policies and to'revise the Rouge Park Neighb0urhood policies to implement the results of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study. The lands.within the Rouae Park Neighbourhood Study Area are designated "Major Open ,~pace" with an indication of environmental sensitivity, "Living Area" and "Open Space Linkages" in the Durham Regional Official Plan. Lands within the Major Open Space designation areto be used for ' conservation, recreation, reforestation and agriculture and farm-related uses. Lands designated. Living Area are to be used predominantly for housing purposes, but may also include certain home occupatiOns, convenience stores, public and recreational uses, limited office development and limited retailing of goods and services. Open Space Linkages are to consist of natural areas and features to provide for. the migration of flora and.fauna and the movement of pedestrians, where appropriate. Uses within the Linkages shall' preserve and maintain "SERVICE EXCELLENCE . for our COMMUNITY" 100% Post Consumer REPOR1// PD .~'c,?-.'-O ~ .. Page 2 environmental features and functions. The location, features and policies of Linkages are to be detailed in area municipal official plans in consultation with 'the Ministry of Natural Resources and the respective conse~ation authority. Municipal. Water Supply and Sanitary Sewer Service. The Regional Works Department has concerns with respect to revisions proposed to Section 1 i.16 of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Plan. Municipal sanitary sewers can be extended to service the Rouge Park ' Neighbourhood. However, capacity limitations exist in the downstream receiving sewer system.. The maximum allowable population, which can be serviced to .the existing sanitary sewer system, is approximately 2000 persons. The Woodview Avenue sewer can service approximately 550 persons and the Altona Road sewer can service roughly 1.450 persons. Although sub-section (V) of Section 11.16 of the proposed Neighbourhood Plan provides flexibility for revising population targets for this neighbourhood, it is crucial that all agencies be made aware of the constraint in advance to avoid potential miscon(~eptions in future Planning and development applications. Municipal watermains are available to service the area. Extensions of the watermains will be required to fUture developments in the neighbourhood.. Transportation The draft Transportation Master Plan recommended the 're-designation of Finch Avenue from a Type-B arterial road to aType- C arterial road, between Altona' Road .and Pickering TOwnline Road. With the exception of townhouse units, this re-designation does not place restrictions on the spacing of private accesses (driveways) along arterial roadS. This is consistent with the existing, and amended Rouge Park Neighbourhood Plan, and a recent development aPplication in the area fronting Finch Avenue (S-P-2002-02).. Provincial Plan Review Responsibilities This application has been screened in 'accordance with the terms of the provincial plan review responsibilities. There are several key natural featu res within the Rouge park Neighbourhbod, including a wildlife corridor, class 3 wetlands and stream corridors. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority should be satisfied th at the ecological .integrity of the area is protected through the policies adopted by the amendment Page 3 process. The Rouge ParklNeighbourhood is also an area of high archaeological potential. 'Any. proposed develOpment-in this area. will' require an archaeol0gical assessment of the site prior to development appro.val. No further provincial interests appear'to be affected. This application is not exempt under section 1.3.5 of the Procedures for Area Municipal Official Plar)s and Amendments. Please. advise of any deCision on this application by Oshawa Council. If Council adopts an Amendment, please forward a ~ecord to this Department, within 15 days of the date of'adQption. The record must include the following: · Adopted. Amendment (l certified copy, 4 duplicates & 5 working copies) · Region's Submission form (1 copy) · Letter.requesting the Region's approval · Adopting.by-law (2 certified copies) · Minutes of all public meetings · All. written submissions and comments (originals or copies), Showing the dates, received · Alt planning reports considered by Council · Affidavit(s) of municiPal empJoyee(s) certifying that',Notice of Public Meeting was given, a pUblic meeting was held, and Notice of Adoption was given in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act · Mailing list of persOns who-spokeat the public meeting(s) If you have any questions, please 'call Ray Davies at (905) 728-7731, extension 3223. Yours truly, Jim Blair, Director Plan Implementation Current Operations Branch -cc.: Greg Gummer, .Regional Works Department . Chris Leitch, Regional Planning Department R:\Trainin g\Rd~lo~3a~opa02-001 -p Gaunt, Steve From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Agnes R. [flaxdi@hotmail.com] Monday, July 01, 2002 10:19 PM Gaunt, Steve pruzsa@hotmail.com Comments re: Rouge Park Neighbourhood, Official Plan Amendments Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application 0PA 02-001/P City Initiated: Rouge Park Neighbourhood, City of Picketing Dear Mr. Gaunt; We attended the Public Information Meeting on Wed. Jun.19th/2002 re: the above agenda and we have read all the relevant written material. We, the 5 neighbours on Woodview Ave. (listed below) have the following concerns and comments for your action. 1. Schedule III shows about 1/2 (half) of our properties as "Shorelines and Stream Corridors" This should be totally removed from our properties, in keeping with deletion of the Wetland designation and redesignation to Urban Residential (on Schedule I). Also, please refer to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Minutes of Settlement (Approval Authority File ~: LOPA-P-97-001, OMB Case File #: PL971296, OMB File ~: 9970221, and Town of Pickering File ~: L939707) where it clearly states in a letter Exhibit D2 dated 0ct.09/98, as a result of site visits held Jul.28/98, that these 5 properties are developable to the west edge of property lines (ie. 600 feet), subject to a development buffer/setback, which renders the Shorelines designation as irrelevant and contradictory, and we believe it was left on the map in error. It has been understood all along by all parties that all "natural/green" designations will be removed from over our private ProPerties. Please ensure that this error is corrected and that the "Shorelines and Stream Corridors" designation is removed from our 5 properties as well, so that the OMB mediation agreements may be upheld and it is clearly shown on ALL maps that our properties do not have any further development ~estrictions over them, once and for all. 2. Appendix I - #3, Revising section 10.17 (v)... states "permit a neighbourhood population that exceeds targets established in Table 1..." Perhaps a new target population should be established and specified. Also, since only about 17% of the neighbourhood will be developable in total, and of that most will be low density, we hope that population growth in the other areas (eg. at Finch and Altona) will not be allowed to the extreme. 3. We are in agreement with all the other proposed amendments to the Official Plan. Thank You! AGNES and PETER RUZSA 465 Rougemount Drive Pickering, Ontario L1W 2B8 Home Tel: (905) 509-0458 Bus. Tel: (905) 509-8073 E-mail: flaxdi@hotmail.com On behalf of the following 5 neighbours: 1. Carstens, 1942 Woodview, 2. Ruzsa, 1950 Woodview, 3. Snowdon, 1952 Woodview, 4. Buchan, 1956-1958 Woodview, ATTACH~.tlENT#_.,~7 TO 5. Stock, 1960-1962 Woodview. F,?ORT # PD ~¢Q -O D- Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com 562 Cattail Court Picketing, Ontario L1V 6A3 June 20, 2002 Picketing Civic Complex Planning & Development Department One The Esplanade Picketing, Ontario L1V 6K7 0' JUN 2 4 2 02, GITY OF PICKEFIlNG PICK!ERING, Re: Official Plan Amendment OPA 02-001/P, Rouge Park Neighbourhood Dear Sir or Madam, The following are my comments regarding the proposed official plan amendment OPA 02-001/P. 1. Section 11.16 (a) - (v). I am strongly opposed to permitting a neighborhood population that exceeds targets established in Table 1. The cumulative impact of a population increase will adversely affect the more sensitive wildlife and vegetation in the Rouge-Duffins wildlife corridor and adjacent natural areas. In particular, greater use of the corridor and adjacent natural areas for various activities (walking, bike riding, exercising the dog, etc) may stress certain species to the point where they will abandon these habitats altogether. A larger human population will result in more traffic on the roads traversing the wildlife corridor resulting in more death or injury to wildlife attempting to cross these roads. An increase in the human population will cause a an increase in the pet population. Unfortunately, dogs and cats disturb, harass and kill a lot of wildlife. Pets have a tremendous advantage over local wildlife in that they are generally well-fed, well-cared for, are vaccinated against many diseases, provided with good shelter, etc. Life will become a lot more difficult for many of the species in the Rouge Park neighbourhood as a result of the increase in the cat and dog population. Any barriers installed to prevent access to the corridor and natural areas that proved to be an effective obstacle to cats and dogs would probably have an adverse impact on the movement of wildlife, thus defeating the purpose of a wildlife corridor. The February 4, 2000 letter from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to the City of Picketing regarding the Phase II report emphasized the above danger: "The impacts of human presence should include the fact that people and their pets are continually in an area and wilt affect the adjacent habitat by making it uninviting or unsuitable for some sensitive species. Some of the other impacts that should be noted include bright lights and noise (eg. lawn mowers)". Page 6-1 of the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Study also acknowledged the problem: "The presence of humans and their pets also may affect the quality of adjacent natural areas. Human activities that may result are encroachment of yards into natural areas, dumping of brush and lawn clippings, vandalism of trees, development of informal trail systems, noise (lawn care equipment), and Page 1 of 2 ~'rTAOHIVI, ENT ~', ~ ,TO o disturbance of wildlife. Pets may also have deleterious effects, primarily due to predation on wildlife species". In consideration of the above, I recommend that section 11.16 (a)--(v) of proposed amendment OPA 02-001/P be deleted. Section 11.16 (a)-(vi), (c) and (d). I am strongly opposed to any changes in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood road system unless ironclad guarantees are provided and realistic solutions are implemented to provide safe passageways for wildlife. The Rouge Park Neighborhood Study does not provide credible solutions to the problem of wildlife death and injury on the neighborhood roads. The issue is not dealt with in the Durham Transportation Master Plan. In consideration of the above, t recommend that section 11.16 (a)-(vi), (c) and (d) of proposed amendment OPA 02-001/P be deleted. I received no written response to my verbal presentation to Picketing council on April 10, 2000 and followup letter (as requested by Mayor Wayne Arthurs) of April 12, 2000 regarding problems and flaws in the Rouge Park Neighborhood Study. I received no written response to the concerns raised in my letter of September 24, 2001 to Durham Region regarding the Durham Transportation Master Plan. In consideration of the above, I recommend that no further progress be permitted on the development of the Rouge Park Neighborhood until my concerns have been adequately addressed. Sincerely, Doug McLaughli'fi CC. - Mr. A. Georgieff, Region of Durham Planning Department - Ontario Municipal Board 04O VIA FACSIMILE June 17, 2002 ~,TTAOHMEI'~T #~,~TO REPORT # PD ,..')o~. -0 ;~- Steve Gaunt Plmming & Development Depal~anent City of Picketing One the Esplanade Picketing, ON L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. Gaunt: Further to our meeting on June 14 2002, regaxding the proposed city initiated official p/ma amendment; I am asking you to consider the negative el'feets, which adversely affects nay property at 1979 Woodview Avenue. As we discussed, it appears there was an obvious oversight, thc proposed line for development cuts though the south side of my property and carries along to the middle of west portion. Proposing to designate thc south side as open space. The land maintains the same characteristics across the entire frontage, and approximately 150-200 feet to the east ofwoodview. It is mostly level, sodded with a gravel drive and with a few random non- signi'fieant trees, I see no significant reason why this restrictive designation should be placed on the south section up to 150 feet e~t as this is where I plan to build anew home. Last year, under the current policies I submlttcd an application to build a custom home at the southwest comer of the property. I obtained Regional, Health, Planning and Engineering approval to move forward. The building permit application was submitted and was ready to be issued subject to demolishing of the existing home, Due to the fact that the neighbor to the north east of my property and the Towx of Picketing has pemfittcd TELUS MOBILITY to erect a 160 foot tower and trailer with barb wire fenelug around it just 2 feet from my north east property line. Construction ortho new home was delayed so I could asses the size and hwestment oft. he home, location and layout of windows looking towards the tower. I fully intend on building a new home at the southwest corner in the near future, i am asking for a minor adjustment to development line to represent the property appropriately allowing for my future plans at a minimum, as they e~ist today, (Attached) Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to supporting the town initiated OPA under these circumstances. Gary DanieIl 1979 Woodview Avenue, Picketing. Ill!z. R.l"lJ. ll.,J.l~l LTI~.UUF rl'i/~ PlU, ~,[U ~'DL~ O0,"U ! , ATTACHMENT #_...,~ TO REPORT # PD .5-,:~ -0 '~ LOT 18 WOOD VIEW A VENUE NORTH G, M, lOT ~R~DI~ ~,EW£D LT D PICKERIN~ fLO~- NO, ~ss ' T8 U42 ATTACHMENI' #_L0 TO TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPT. CITY OF PICKERING ATTN: MR. STEVE GAUNT Pickering, June 21, 2002 From: OTTO & ERNA STOCK 1960 WOODVIEW AVE. PICKERING, ONT. L1V1L6 RE: OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPL. OPA 02-001/P ROUGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD Dear Mr. Gaunt ( Hand delivered ) RECEIVED ,iUN 2 4. 2002 C~TY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT We and other owners of the west side of Woodview Ave. have the following concerns: 1) Your Information Report No.21-02 Schedule III shows the back part of our property, and the four properties to the south of us, in green stripes ( restricted ). It is our understanding that as part of the O M B Settlement these restrictions should have been removed. 2) The addition of the front part of the property to the north of us ( 1968 Woodview Ave. ) to the Wildlife corridor etc. as marked on Schedule III could create extra restrictions on the part of our property fronting on Woodview Ave. The front part of 1968 Woodview Ave. is residential property with a twostory dwelling and occupied by a family of four. The names and properties involVed are: , Stock 1960 Woodview Ave. Bnchan 1958 Woodview Ave. Snowdon 1952 Woodview Ave. Rusza 1950 Woodview Ave. Carstens 1942 Woodview Ave. See map included. Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Yours truly. ©£[~©~©£ ATIACHMENI #_.// ,TO REPUR1 # PD ~09 ' ¢ ~- CiTY OF PtCKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mr. Steve Gaunt, Picketing Planning Depar~tment, City Cent.re. by hand July 26~, 2002 Dear Sir, Comments re Official Plan Amendment 02-ool/P Rouge Park Neighbourhood Pathmaster's House, 450 Finch Avenue, Pickering L1V 1H8 Revisin~_~chedule I ' Is this Schedule up to date? I know the boundaries are the issue here but should not other information on the Schedule be accurate? I think there are three commercial sites in the neighbourhood now. There is the Robin Hood Inn., which is designated commercial; there is the Patterson site, north Finch west of Altona Road; and there is the site - is it a landscaping business - where the telephone tower is. Revising Schedule III Could I suggest that Al, which has now been settled be removed? It would be helpful if the neighbourhood could see the map with all the deletions and additions shown. I would like to query the addition of RDWC to the small property just north of Otto Stock's property; .Mr. Stock is the northernmost property in the Woodview block. On the site visits in July '98 we visited that property; it is small, it belongs to ORC. It consists of a house and a large raised septic bed; there may have been 20 feet of lawn west of the septic bed. This property is completely man-made. It has no feature for the RDWC and it has no function for the RDWC. but 'the property south of it will have to buffer it. Similarly with the southernmost property in the Woodview block. Could I query the developable area on the 6-acre property opposite Amos Ponds? That property was always Open Space. It was sold with an Open Space designation on it. The Open Space designation reduced the value of the property: it sold for $320,000 for two houses, large barn, 6 acres and two ponds; within a year it was back on the market with an asking price of, I think~ $585, OOu. Does this property now have a developable area? How did it acquire this? I would like to suggest tha't , except for the three "connecting corridors" - north Finch woodlot, Petticoat Creek and Amos Ponds (these are shown in Figure 3.4 Developable Limits page 3-22 of Phase 2 Report) there sould be no designation of RDWC on residential street road frontages. This settlement between the two utility corridors has been here long before any imaginary Wildlife Corridor; it should be accorded some priority. ATTAOHI~EI~JT #-.-J / TO 0 ~ ~ EE~OP'r ,~' PD _5":2 Revising 10.17 (e) I do not think the City of Pickering can limit the uses permitted on the OH transmission corridor. I cannot recall any discussion of this issue. Could I point out that the Tertiary Plan shows a TRAIL ACCESS to the OH corridor. Revising 10.17 (f) This paragraph reads Council shall "encourage the Ministry of Natural Resources, ?oronto & Region Conservation Authority, Region of Durham, Ontario Hydro and interested others to prepare a 'Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Management Plan', and establish funding for on- going maintenance and restoration of the Corridor." This reads that Council shall encourage ...... and establish funding .... I do not think Council intends to establish funding. This should read "Council shall encourage ...both to prepare...and to establish funding" and eliminate the comma after Plan. , ~[Rlaci-n~ 11.16 This section refers to the use of density transfers and bonuses. and suggests using a policy in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines. The policy in that document differs from some connected policies in the Official Plan. This neighbourhood is part of Pickering. The policies in the OP should apply to this neighbourhood. 1]..16 (a)(vi)require a road connection running from the north side of Finch Avenue to the west side of Rosebank Road; I object to this policy on the following grounds: 1. The Tertiary Plan shows several pr~oposed roads. There is an access to Finch that extends south of the Bopa property; this extension is wholly on Provincial property. The Woodview and Map Realty roads are confined to those two developable areas. The East Attona road is wholly on Provincial land. The north Finch road though affects both private and Provincial properties, The north Finch road gives Finch access to the lO-acre Rosebank Road property although throughout -the development of Finch no property has ever been given access to Finch if it did not have access to Finch prior to development. This connection to the Rosebank L~ Road property severely limits ~the economic developability of my property and all the other north Finch properties; the north Finch properties are small. The north Finch road involves both private properties and Provincial properties; Council has in ResolutionS? /2000 recommended that the 16~developable publicly- owned properties reain undeveloped. Though this resolution may not affect the Rosebank Road property it certainly affects my property which has a Provincial property on east and west. The traffic from the Rosebank property should be dealt with on Rosebank Road not directed to an unregulated access on Finch. It does not make traffic sense and it degrades the value of the lots that are available to the North Finch properties. The general rule ~as always been No Access to Finch if not previously owned. To break that rule is very detrimental to the other properties. I object to my property being the universal access for all the other properties. In the Tertiary Plan 40% of my property is roads; in some configurations I have four roads on my property and most of the lo'ts have two road exposures, including two lots with three road exposures. The Rosebank traffic should be confined to Rosebank Road where it will use a four-way intersection with Finch, and that will probably be signalised. I thoroughly object to a road connecting Rosebank and Finch: IT MAKES NO TRAFFIC SENSE AND IT DENIGRATES THE VALUE OF THE NORTH FINCH PROPERTIES. Poli£x_ 11.16 (b) This Policy is in direct contradiction to the Resolution of Council. The resolutions proposed by Councillor Doug Dickerson at the Rouge Alliance are in favour of retaining all Provincial properties as publicly-owned; Councillor Dickerson was speaking as Pickering's official representative at the Rouge Alliance. Similarly Resolution 57/2000 states "Whereas the Rouge Park Alliance and a number of residents have requested that additional provincially owned lands be protec'ted, in public ownership, to further enhance wildlife habitat and the Rouge-Duffins Wil'dlife Corridor." That is additional to the 84% deemed "environmentally sensitive" The City of Pickering was a signatory to the Minutes of Settlement. The Minutes of Settlement included a map which showed the 16% of Provincial lands deemed developable by the representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Region of Durham and the City of Picketing. I maintain that Coun. Dickerson was behaving illegally in proposing those motions at the Rouge Alliance. How can this policy be included in an Official Plan amendment? I have one query on another point not related to the OPA but mentioned in the Background Information. Council has adopted the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Master Servicing Plan. This Plan changes the watersh&d ~f several properties in the neighbourhood; the engineering firm resp%sible says these cross-watershed flows ~ere requested by the City. An Addendum Report repeated these errors. If the Plan has Deen adopted by Council, do these cross-watershed flows remain or not. I would like to know which watershed is my property ~ in this wee~ ? Yours truly, Jocelyn Barber OI)Servd [lOn for The Living City October 31,2002 Mr. Steve Gaunt Planning Department City of Pickering Pickering Civic Centre One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 047 ATTAOHMEN? ~_.._/,.~?0 REPORT # PD Dear Mr. Gaunt: Re: Official Plan Amendment Application CPA 02-001/P City Initiated Rouge Park Neighbourhood City of Pickering Further to our discussions and after review of the proposed Official Plan Amendment for the Rouge Park Neighbourhood, please be advised of the following comments. The CPA is supported by a City initiated Master Environmental Servicing Plan prepared by XCG Consultants Limited. We acknowledge receipt of a response document prepared by XCG as provided on October 28t", 2002. TRCA staff are now reviewing this document and will provide comments shortly. In addition, we note that Pickering staff were directed to request the MNR and others to prepare a Rouge Duffins Wildlife Corridor Management Plan. We note that this is reflected as policy in the CPA. Please advise of the status of this plan as the TRCA staff has no formal request for involvement in this process. We note that we are prepared to participate in this process, once advised. The lands encompass properties which are currently in public ownership including those owned by the Ontario Realty Corporation. We note that there is a council resolution which seeks to have these lands remain in public ownership. 'This resolution is also echoed by the Rouge Park Alliance. TRCA staff are supportive of this direction and would promote that this objective be realized in the finalization of the Official Plan Amendment. in this regard we note that Rouge Park Policy(b) on page 3 may contradict these previous resolutions. Notwithstanding the above, we note that in previous discussions and site meetings TRCA staff have defined areas which are suitable for protection. These area are reflected in the revised schedules being the proposed amendment with the exception of the following: As you are aware, the Nicou property, formally the Beare property, was the subject of an OMB hearing which defined the limits of development which should be applied on the property. The OMB decision references a minimum 50 metre buffer from the adjacent wetland. This does not appear to be reflected on the revised Schedule I and III. Does the deletion of wetland on the Nicou property suggest that these lands are now part of a future development block? Aisc,' we note that Policy (c)on page 4 should reflect this OMB decision. Please clarify. oont'd/... 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4 (416) 661-6600 FAX 661-6898 www. trca.on.ca ~¢~j.~ Mr. Steve Gaunt - 2 - October 31,2002 The urban boundary proposed on the west side of Woodview south of Finch is reflective of the site reconnaissance and MESP discussions conducted with the TRCA and MNR. However we advise that studies including an ElS will be required to ensure that the appropriate buffers are achieved in accordance with the Rouge Park objectives and the TRCA policy requirements. We suggest that a policy could be added to reflect the need for these future studies. We trust that this is satisfactory. Whruly' / te Senior ~lanner Development Services Section Ext. 53O6 c.c. Brian Denney, TRCA F:\PRS\Corresp\PICKERIN\2002\Beare.wpd ATTACHMENT #13 REPORT NUMBER PD 52-02 TABLE 1 - SUMMARY OF COMMENTS RECEIVED AND STAFF RESPONSES ON PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11 (ROUGE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD) USO 05i m ,o:,5 ~- ""~ = o o oo=~- o · - ~o~~ o E o~'E - ~ 0~ · ~ ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~ . o o ~ o ~ ~ ~ ~Z~ = -Z.~ · -- ~ ~ ._ ~ ~ ~'~ o ~ ~ = o.- ~ - ~' '= ~ '~ ¢o~ uoe~ o H E ~ ~<~ ~O._Cd O~ ~~ ~ cm o ~ E ~ E ~ EjoE~ o ~ o'[o 8 ~ ~ 052. ·~.~ o~- '~ 'E '" ~,'-,._ _.---.n ¢~,- ..= ~ ~ ~ ~ "o '~ -o ,~ ,- ~ ,:- '-'- = ~ -o n, "' 'E" EE ,- ",.-'- EE c '~ - oE '- ~ t o,- o o ~"~ ~o~ o m ~ =~ ~E"l%e o.=.~ ~ ~ - o ~G ,... = jj:jjjj. ~= ,...,~ ,_°_c o ~ "'"'-,-. ~ ~ ~ ~ =~E-= .-- ~ ~ 0 0 cl~ ~ : ¢) 0 cO 0 : ~ = °° 'E o= m ~= ~_'_ ~ I '- ~'--'>- g o = = o E > c~ ~ o ~ ~ ~ ._ -,~ '-'~ --'- - oo ~ 0 '- '° ~u° .~ c:: ~ 0 '~ ~ ~ -,'-' -- o o · ~, ~- ~ ~ = E $ m_ ~ .~ ~ o= ~E >~ ~:n, -~ o = ~- ~_ ~ ~ ~j .-- _J -~ ~ E ~ 0 a ~ 0 r~ o~ r- 053 O54 O55 O56 058 RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Council RECEIVE for information Report Number PD 55-02, respecting proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP); That Council ENDORSE Report Number PD 55-02, supporting, in principle, the proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the ORMCP, provided the Proposed Amendments are revised to: recognize existing uses; · reconcile inconsistencies regarding existing uses; · allow lower-tier municipalities to refine all land use designations, consistent with the ORMCP; · allow "Low-Intensity Recreational Uses" without requiring a Regional Official Plan Amendment; · identify prime agricultural lands; · provide further information and clarification regarding data management and monitoring of the Oak Ridges Moraine and ORMCP; and recognize Altona as a Hamlet / Rural Settlement; That Council REQUEST that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing amend the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan to: (i) allow lower-tier municipal Official Plans and/or Zoning By-laws to recognize existing uses that have received Planning Act approvals prior to November 15, 2001; and (ii) recognize Altona as a "Rural Settlement" on the "Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Land Use Designation Map", numbered 208, dated April 17, 2002; That Council RECOMMEND that the Region of Durham request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing amend the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan as outlined in Recommendation #3 to Report PD 55-02; That Council REQUEST that the Region of Durham provide lower-tier municipalities an opportunity to comment on any future revisions to the proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) prior to adoption by Regional Council; and That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report Number PD 55-02 to: Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing; Clerk, Region of Durham; and Clerks of lower-tier Municipalities in Durham Region. PICKERING REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE Report Number: PD 55-02 Date: November 26, 2002 From: Nell Carroll Director, Planning & Development Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to establish Conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Recommendation: That Council RECEIVE for information Report Number PD 55-02, respecting proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP); That Council ENDORSE Report Number PD 55-02, supporting, in principle, the proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the ORMCP, provided the Proposed Amendments are revised to: · recognize existing uses; · reconcile inconsistencies regarding existing uses; · allow lower-tier municipalities to refine all land use designations, consistent with the ORMCP; · allow "Low-Intensity Recreational Uses" without requiring a Regional Official Plan Amendment; identify prime agricultural lands; provide further information and clarification regarding data management and monitoring of the Oak Ridges Moraine and ORMCP; and recognize Altona as a Hamlet / Rural Settlement; That Council REQUEST that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing amend the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan to: (i) allow lower-tier municipal Official Plans and/or Zoning By-laws to recognize existing uses that have received Planning Act approvals prior to November 15, 2001; and (ii) recognize Altona as a "Rural Settlement" on the "Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Land Use Designation Map", numbered 208, dated April 17, 2002; That Council RECOMMEND that the Region of Durham request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing amend the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan as outlined in Recommendation #3 to Report PD 55-02; Report PD 55-02 November 26, 2002 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan Page 2 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan That Council REQUEST that the Region of Durham provide lower-tier municipalities an opportunity to comment on any future revisions to the proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) prior to adoption by Regional Council; and That the City Clerk FORWARD a copy of Report Number PD 55-02 to: Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing; Clerk, Region of Durham; and Clerks of lower-tier Municipalities in Durham Region. Executive Summary: Although there are a number of matters which require further clarification and/or revision by the Region, Pickering Planning & Development staff, support in principle, the proposed amendments to the Regional Official Plan (ROP) to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP), subject to the comments contained in this report. Specifically, Pickering Planning & Development staff request that Proposed Amendment 'A' be revised to: · allow lower-tier municipal Official Plans and/or Zoning By-laws to recognize existing uses within the Oak Ridges Moraine that received Planning Act approvals prior to November 15, 2001; · reconcile the inconsistencies regarding existing uses in the Oak Ridges Moraine; · allow lower-tier municipalities to refine all land use designations in the Oak Ridges Moraine, consistent with the ORMCP, without requiring a Regional Official Plan Amendment; · allow "Low-Intensity Recreational Uses" in the Oak Ridges Moraine without requiring a Regional Official Plan Amendment; · identify prime agricultural lands in the Oak Ridges Moraine; · provide further information and clarification regarding data management and monitoring of the Oak Ridges Moraine and ORMCP; · resolve Deferral 34 to the Pickering Official Plan by designating Altona as a "Hamlet" on Regional Official Plan Map 'A' and as a "Rural Settlement" on proposed Regional Official Plan Map 'D'; and · provide lower-tier municipalities an opportunity to comment on any future revisions to the proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the ORMCP prior to adoption by Regional Council; Further, Pickering Council and the Region of Durham should request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing amend "Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Land Use Designation Map", numbered 208, dated April 17, 2002, to designate Altona as a "Rural Settlement" and amend the ORMCP to allow lower-tier municipal Official Plans and/or Zoning By-laws to recognize existing uses within the Oak Ridges Moraine that received Planning Act approvals prior to November 15, 2001. Report PD 55-02 November 26, 2002 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan Page 3 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan The concerns outlined in this Report should be addressed by Durham Region, prior to the proposed amendments being adopted by Regional Council. Financial Implications: Not Applicable. Background: On December 14, 2001, Bill 122, the Oak Ridges Moraine COnservation Act (ORMCA) received Royal Assent. On April 22, 2002, the Province released the corresponding Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) as Ontario Regulation 140/02. Both the ORMCA and the ORMCP were in effect as of November 16, 2001. The ORMCA and the ORMCP provide planning direction for protecting the ecological and hydrological features and functions of the Oak Ridges Moraine. All Planning Act and Condominium Act applications must conform to the ORMCP. The ORMCP supersedes existing Official Plans and Zoning By-laws. The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act requires all Regional Municipa#ties and lower-tier municipalities to adopt Official Plan Amendments and/or Zoning By-law Amendments to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. The ORMCA requires Regional municipalities to adopt amendments to their Official Plans by April 22, 2003, to bring their Official Plans into conformity with the ORMCP. The ORMCA also requires lower-tier municipalities to adopt amendments to their Official Plans and Zoning By-laws by October 22, 2003. Amendments to lower-tier Official Plans and Zoning By-laws must conform to the Durham Region Official Plan. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the final approval authority for 'conformity amendments', if adopted by the legislated deadline. Although the ORCMA allows for extensions to the deadline, any amendments adopted after October 22, 2003, could be subject to appeal under the normal Planning Act process, unless an extension is granted: On September 25, 2002, the Durham Region Planning Department formally circulated the proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan, to the City of Pickering for comments. A Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act, regarding the Region's proposed amendments, was held on October29, 2002. The Pickering Planning & Development Department has advised the Region by letter that a Report to Council regarding the proposed amendments would be prepared by City of Pickering Planning & Development staff and would be brought forward for Council's endorsement. The Region's proposed amendments implement the policies and land use designations of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the legislated Oak Ridges Moraine boundary. Report PD 55-02 November 26, 2002 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan Page 4 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan For consistency in implementing the ORMCP, Durham Region staff prepared their proposed amendments in partnership with Peel Region and York Region. Durham Region's proposed amendments consist of two parts as outlined in Table 1. Table 1: Proposed Amendments to Durham Region Official Plan to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Proposed Amendment A Proposed Amendment B (see Attachment #1) (see Attachment #2) Purpose · add policies (text) to implement · change land use designations the ORMCP (map), as a result of the · add land use designations legislated Oak Ridges Moraine (map) to implement the ORMCP boundary · to be read in conjunction with the ORMCP Location · all lands in Durham Region · all lands in Durham Region located within the legislated Oak located outside of the legislated Ridges Moraine boundary Oak Ridges Moraine boundary that are currently designated ORM Legislation Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Planning Act Act (ORMCA); and Planning Act in part Approval Minister, Municipal Affairs & Durham Region Council Authority Housing, if adopted by Regional Council by April 22, 2003 Ontario Municipal Not subject to OMB appeal, if May be subject to OMB appeal Board (OMB) adopted by Regional Council by Appeals April 22, 2003 Discussion: In principle, Pickering Planning & Development staff support the proposed amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan to implement the ORMCP. However, City staff have specific concerns regarding the ORMCP and the Region's proposed amendments, that should be addressed by the Region prior to adoption by Regional Council. The City of Pickering also requests that the City be provided further opportunity to comment on any future revisions to the proposed amendments prior to adoption. Attachment #3 to Report Number PD 55-02 outlines suggested revisions to the proposed amendments. Proposed Amendment 'A' should be revised to allow lower-tier municipal Official Plans and Zoning By-laws to recognize existing uses within the Oak Ridges Moraine that received Planning Act approvals prior to November 15, 2001. Report PD 55-02 November 26, 2002 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan Page 5 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Existing Regional Official Plan policy allows local municipalities to zone to permit the continuation, expansion or enlargement of legally existing uses. However, Proposed Amendment 'A' states that continuation, expansion or enlargement of existing uses, or variations to similar uses, must also conform to the ORMCP where applicable. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing staff have verbally advised that Regional and lower-tier municipalities cannot designate or zone to recognize uses that would no longer be permitted by the land use designations of the ORMCP. Although the ORMCP contains policies regarding existing uses, it appears to be silent on whether lower-tier municipalities can designate or zone to permit them, and it also appears to be too restrictive for existing uses. It is unclear whether the Region's proposed amendment or the ORMCP would allow lower-tier municipalities to designate or zone to recognize existing uses that would no longer be permitted by the ORMCP. City staff believe that uses, building and/or structures that were granted Planning Act approvals prior to November 15, 2001, should be Permitted to be recognized through Official Plan designation and/or Zoning By-law provisions. Further clarification regarding whether existing uses can be recognized through Official Plan and/or Zoning By- laws is required from the Region and the Province, prior to adoption of the proposed amendments by Regional Council. Proposed Amendment 'A' should be revised to reconcile the inconsistencies regarding existing uses in the Oak Ridges Moraine. Proposed Amendment 'A' states that country residential subdivisions are not permitted in the Oak Ridges Moraine. However, existing country residential subdivisions in the Oak Ridges Moraine are included on Map 'A' and Schedule 5 to the Durham Region Official Plan. Further, Proposed Amendment 'A' states that "major recreational uses" such as golf courses would only be permitted within the "Countryside Area" land use designation of the Oak Ridges Moraine. However, an existing golf course in the Oak Ridges Moraine is included as an exception to the Major Open Space policies in the Regional Official Plan. Where existing uses are recognized in the maps, text, and/or schedules of the Regional Official Plan, then a formal planning status is assigned to them. If existing uses can be recognized through Official Plan designation and/or zoning, then golf courses, country residential subdivisions, and more importantly, any other use, building or structure that received Planning Act approval(s) prior to November 15, 2001, should also be recognized in the text, maps and/or schedules. Report PD 55-02 November 26, 2002 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan Page 6 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Proposed Amendment 'A' should be revised to allow lower-tier Official Plans to refine all land use designations in the Oak Ridges Moraine, consistent with the ORMCP, without requiring a Regional Official Plan Amendment. The Region's Proposed Amendment 'A' states that the boundaries of "Rural Settlements", including areas for minor rounding-out, may be further refined in area municipal official plans. However, it is not clear whether refinement of all land use designations boundaries (i.e. "Natural Core Areas", "Natural Linkage Areas", and "Countryside Areas") would also be permitted through the lower-tier conformity exercise. The ORMCP states that when official plans and zoning by-laws are amended in accordance with the ORMCA, to bring them into conformity with the ORMCP, all land use designation boundaries may be further defined, consistent with the ORMCP map, but with greater precision than the map can show, without requiring an amendment to the ORMCP. However, the ORMCP does not allow the outer boundary of the Oak Ridges Moraine to be changed. Proposed Amendment 'A' should clearly allow for refinement of all land use designations in the Oak Ridges Moraine, through the conformity exercise at the local level (not just "Rural Settlements"), without requiring an amendment to the Regional Official Plan. City staff request that revisions be made to the proposed amendment and/or further clarification regarding 'refinement' be provided by the Region, prior to adoption of the proposed amendment. Proposed Amendment 'A' should be revised to allow "Low-Intensity Recreational Uses" in the Oak Ridges Moraine without requiring an amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan. Proposed Amendment 'A' states recreational uses within the Oak Ridges Moraine shall be considered by amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan and must conform to the ORMCP. The ORMCP contains policies that differentiate between "Low-intensity Recreational Uses" and "Major Recreational Uses". "Low-intensity Recreational Uses" have minimal impact on the natural environment; include such uses as non-motorized trails, natural heritage appreciation and unserviced camping; and are permitted in any land use designation in the Oak Ridges Moraine. "Major Recreational Uses" require large-scale modification of terrain, vegetation or both; include such uses as golf courses, ski hills, serviced playing fields and serviced campgrounds; and are only permitted in the "Countryside Area" land use designation in the Oak Ridges Moraine. Report PD 55-02 November 26, 2002 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan Page 7 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Proposed Amendment 'A' would require a Regional Official Plan Amendment to permit "Low-intensity Recreational Uses" even though they are permitted in any land use designation in the Oak Ridges Moraine. For example, under the proposed amendment, establishing a recreational trail on the Oak Ridges Moraine, as required by the ORMCP, would require a Regional Official Plan Amendment. Therefore, the proposed amendment should be revised to only require amendments for "Major Recreational Uses", consistent with the ORMCP. Proposed Amendment 'A' should be revised to identify prime agricultural lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine. The existing Regional Official Plan differentiates between prime and general agricultural lands. However, Proposed Amendment 'A' does not appear to differentiate between prime or general agricultural lands located within the Oak Ridges Moraine. The ORMCP states prime agricultural lands must be identified in the relevant Official Plans because the ORMCP is more restrictive regarding permitted uses on prime agricultural lands. For example, the ORMCP states that "small scale commercial, industrial and institutional uses", and "major recreational uses" are not permitted on prime agricultural lands. If Proposed Amendment 'A' does not identify prime agricultural areas, then neither the Proposed Amendment, nor subsequent lower-tier 'conformity amendments' would implement the ORMCP. Therefore, the proposed amendments should be revised to identify pdme agricultural lands. The Region and the Province should provide further information and clarification regarding data management and monitoring of the Oak Ridges Moraine and ORMCP, prior to adoption of the Proposed Amendment 'A ' by Regional Council. Proposed Amendment 'A' states that the Region, in cooperation with the Province and other stakeholders shall participate in the development of data management systems and monitoring programs for the Oak Ridges Moraine and ORMCP. The development of indicators, data management and monitoring programs for the Oak Ridges Moraine and ORMCP do not form part of the regulation that establishes the ORMCP. Report PD 55-02 November 26, 2002 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan Page 8 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan As the majority of implementation of the ORMCP is at the local level, it follows that the majority of data collection would be required at the local level. However, it is unclear how this policy will be implemented and unclear what the implications are for lower-tier municipalities (i.e. additional staff time, resources, funding, technologies). Although City staff support the initiative, it is not required by regulation. Therefore, further clarification and information regarding data management and m6nitoring is required from the Province and the Region before adopting it as Regional Official Plan policy. The Region should resolve Deferral 34 to the Pickering Official Plan by revising Proposed Amendment 'A' to designate Altona as a "Hamlet" on Regional Official Plan Map 'A' and as a "Rural Settlement" on proposed Regional Official Plan Map 'D'. The Region should request that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing amend "Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Land Use Designation Map", numbered 208, dated April 17, 2002, to designate Altona as a "Rural Settlement': Altona is not currently recognized as a "Hamlet" in the existing Durham Region Official Plan, nor would it be recognized as a "Hamlet" by the proposed amendments. Altona is also not recognized as a "Rural Settlement" on the land use designation map of the ORMCP. Pickering Council, through resolution, has recognized AItona as a "Rural Settlement" in the City of Pickering Official Plan, subject to resolution of Deferral 34. Altona should be recognized as a "Rural Settlement" in the ORMCP and as a "Hamlet" in the Regional Official Plan, to permit appropriate land uses (i.e. small scale non-residential land uses) and greater development opportunities (i.e. lot creation, minor rounding-out). Further, recognizing Altona as a hamlet provides future planning opportunities for any lands in Altona, that have been identified as 'green space' lands, surplus to land needs for a regional reliever airport. Conclusion: In principle, Planning & Development staff support the proposed amendments to the Regional Official Plan to implement the ORMCP. However, the Region should revise the proposed amendments to address the concerns outlined above. The Region's proposed amendments have implications for the 'conformity amendment' exercise at the local level. Therefore, the Region should provide lower-tier municipalities the opportunity to comment further on any future revisions to the proposed amendments, prior to adoption by Regional Council. Report PD 55-02 November 26, 2002 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan Page 9 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Financial implications regarding implementation of the ORMCP are currently unknown. However, Pickering Planning and Development staff continue to work closely with Provincial, Regional and lower-tier municipal staff regarding the 'conformity amendment' exercise and will report to Council periodically regarding progress. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Durham Region's Proposed Official Plan Amendment A 2. Durham Region's Proposed Official Plan Amendment B 3. City of Pickering's Suggested Revisions to Proposed Amendments Planner II Catherine Rose Manager, Policy EB:jf Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Approved~l~ndo~: ~)~:cCtoarr:~Develop ment Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council ~'~t-~'~"s-~ Quinn,YChief Ad~inistratl't~~ ATTACHMENT 1 TO REPORT NO. PD 55-02 PROPOSED REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT A: OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN ATTACHMENT~_ _/_ TO Attachment 1 Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment A: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to integrate the main principles of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (Ontario Regulation 140/02)into the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP) in order to bring the ROP into conformity with'the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan as required by the Province. Location: Any and all lands located in the Region of Durham which are subject to the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan as indicated on Exhibit A to this Amendment. Basis: On December 14, 2001 the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001 received Royal Assent and was deemed to have come into force on November 16, 2001. The legislation provides for the establishment of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan by regulation. On April 22, 2002, Ontario Regulation 140/02- Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, was released and deemed to come into effect on November 16, 2001. The Oak Ridges Moraine is one of Ontario's most significant landforms. It has a unique concentration of environmental, geological and hydrological features including: Clean and abundant water resources; Healthy and diverse plant and animal habitat; An attractive and distinct landscape; Pdme agricultural areas; and Sand and gravel resources close to market. The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan builds on years of effort by provincial ministries, the Regions of Durham, Peel and York (Tri-Regional Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy), the Conservation Coalition, Moraine-area municipalities and key stakeholders, to provide clarity and certainty about the long-term protection and management of this vital natural resource. Through the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001 and the accompanying Conservation Plan, the Province of Ontario has set a policy framework for protecting the Oak Ridges I~draine. Municipal planning decisions are required to conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, which takes precedence over municipal official plans. However, the Region of Durham and its area municipalities may, where the Plan 07i / permits, adopt official plan policies and zoning by-law provisions that are more restrictive than the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. The boundary of the Oak Ridges Moraine has been identified by the Province and is based on a number of topographical, geomorphological and geological attributes. This Regional Official Plan Amendment adds this boundary to Map 'A,- Regional Structure, and designates all lands within the boundary as Oak Ridges Moraine (refer to Exhibits B1 to B4 of the actual amendment). Land currently designated as Oak Ridges Moraine in the ROP, but which lie outside of the new boundary, are redesignated in a separate accompanying amendment. This amendment also adds a new map to the ROP, Map 'D' - Oak Ridges Moraine Land Use (refer to Exhibits C1 .to C4 of the actual amendment). This map, which designates the land use category for the Oak Ridges Moraine, is based on the land use categories established by the Province in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Together with existing ROP policies, the policies of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan shall govern development in the Oak Ridges Moraine. This amendment changes existing ROP policies by including references to the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and Plan, as these policies take precedence over the ROP policies, except where the ROP policies are more restrictive. In addition, this amendment adds a new subsection to the Major Open Space Section of the ROP to specifically address the provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan provides definitions for terminology used throughout the Conservation Plan. For consistency in the interpretation of terminology that applies to the Oak Ridges Moraine area and distinguish from terms used elsewhere in the ROP these terms have been italicized and readers are directed to the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan for the definition. Actual Amendment: The Durham Regional Official Plan is hereby amended by: 1) Adding to Section 5.2.1 the following sentence: "In addition, within the Oak Ridges Moraine, such uses shall only be permitted as provided by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.", after the words "General Agricultural Area"; 2) Adding to the end of Section 5.3.5 the following sentence: "In addition, within the Oak Ridges Moraine, the establishment of cemeteries shall only be permitted as provided by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan."; 3) Adding to the end of Section 5.3.25 the following sentence: "In addition, within the Oak Ridges Moraine, such uses shall only be permitted as provided by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan."; ~??LOHMENT #_.../ .... TO 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Adding to the end of Section 13.3.2 the following sentence: "In addition, the boundaries of hamlets located in the Oak Ridges Moraine, and the permitted uses, shall be in accordance with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan."; Adding to Section 13.3.14 the following sentence: "However, clusters are not permitted in the Oak Ridges Moraine." after the words "zoning by-law"; Adding to Section 13.3.15 the following sentence: "However, such uses are not permitted in the Oak Ridges Moraine." 'after the words "is minimal"; Adding to Section 13.3.19 the following: "or within the Oak Ridges Moraine" after the words "Permanent Agricultural Reserve"; Adding to Section 13.3.29 the following: "or within the Oak Ridges Moraine" after the words "Permanent Agricultural Reserve"; 9) Deleting section 14.1.4 and replacing with the following: 10) 11) 12) 13) "14.1.4 To protect the unique ecological and hydrological features and functions of the Qak Ridges Moraine in perpetuity." Deleting Section 14.3.4 and renumbering subsequent Sections accordingly; Deleting Section 14.3.5 and renumbering subsequent Sections accordingly; Deleting Section 14.3.6 and renumbering subsequent Sections accordingly; Adding at the end of Section 14.3.22, formerly Section 14.3.25, the following: "and where applicable, conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan"; 14) Adding a new subsection 14.4 as follows: "14.4 OAK RIDGES MORAINE 14.4.1 The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, and the accompanying Conservation Plan provides land use and resource management planning direction for protecting the Oak Ridges Moraine's ecological and hydrological features and functions. Regional Council is committed to the implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. The major provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan have been incorporated into this Plan. These policies must be read in conjunction with the detailed provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and other relevant provisions 3 14.4.2 14.4.3 ATIAC, I--IME!~IT #_.../ TO c) of this Plan. Specific terms that are defined in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan contained in the policies of this Plan are italicized. The Oak Ridges Moraine is designated on Map 'A'- Regional Structure. The boundary coincides with the boundary defined in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Map 'A' also designates Hamlets, Regional Nodes, Rural Employment Areas, Resource Extraction Areas, Country Residential Subdivisions and approVed Urban Areas located within the Oak Ridges Moraine. The provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan shall apply to all of these lands. Within the Oak Ridges Moraine, only applications for development and site alteration that conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan will be considered. The following land use categories as shown on Map 'D'- Oak Ridges Moraine Land Use govern the use of land within the Oak Ridges Moraine: a) b)' Natural Core Areas are areas with a high concentration of key natural heritage features, hydrologically sensitive features or landform conservation areas and are critical to maintaining and improving the integrity of the Moraine as a whole. Existing uses are permitted. New permitted uses are very limited and related to conservation and resource management, Iow intensity recreation, agriculture and transportation, infrastructure and utilities provided they meet the tests for maintenance, restoration or enhancement of ecological and hydrological integrity and specific policies contained in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Natural Linkage Areas are areas forming part of a central corridor system that support or have the potential to support movement of plants and animals among the Natural Core Areas, Natural Linkage Areas, river valleys and stream corridors. Existing uses are permitted. Limited new uses consistent with' those permitted in the Natural Core Area designation as well as mineral aggregate operations and wayside pits are also permitted subject to meeting the requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Countryside Areas are areas of existing rural land use such as agriculture, recreation, residential development, Rural Settlements, mineral aggregate operations, parks and open space. The 4 14.4.4 14.4.5 14.4.6 14.4.7 Countryside designation is intended to protect prime agricultural areas, provide for the continuation of agricultural and other rural land uses and maintain the character of Rural Settlements. Notwithstanding the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, unserviced parks and Iow-intensity recreational uses shall not be permitted on prime agricultural lands, consistent with Section 12 of this Plan. Rural Settlements are generally defined on Map 'D'. Rural Settlements are part of the Countryside designation and are intended to provide opportunities for minor residential infill and small-scale industrial, commercial and institutional uses in accordance with this Plan and area municipal official plans. The boundary of Rural Settlements, including areas for minor-rounding out, may be further refined in area municipal official plans. d) Settlement Areas recognize existing' urban areas and permit a range of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional uses. A portion of the Uxbridge Urban Area is within the Settlement Area category. A range of land uses, in accordance with the Official Plan of the Township of Uxbridge, are permitted. Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure uses are permitted in all Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan land use categories, providing, the need has been demonstrated through an Environmental Assessment and that there is no reasonable alternative to the undertaking. Recreational uses within the Oak Ridges Moraine shall be considered by amendment to this Plan and must conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Development and site alteration shall be prohibited within key natural heritage features and hydrologically sensitive features and their related minimum vegetation protection zone as identified by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Within the portion of the Uxbridge Urban Area that falls within the Oak Ridges Moraine, the required setback identified in an Environmental Impact Study, as required in Section 2 of this Plan, shall prevail. A natural heritage evaluation or a hydrological evaluation, as detailed in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan is required where new development or site alteration is proposed within the minimum area of influence surrounding a key natural heritage feature or a hydrologically sensitive feature. This evaluation shall identify, among other matters, i4.4.8 14.4.9 14.4.10 14.4.11 whether the minimum vegetation protection zone is sufficient to protect the features and its functions and if not, specify whether a greater protection zone is necessary. Regional Council shall prepare in consultation with area municipalities and the Conservation Authorities watershed plans to meet the requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan for every watershed having streams originating on the Moraine. Watershed plans shall provide knowledge of the groundwater and surface water systems and recommend how water resources are to be protected and enhanced in response to changing land uses as a guide to planning decisions. Appropriate objectives and requirements of the watershed plans shall be incorporated into this Plan by amendment. Weflhead protection areas are zones around municipal wells where land uses must be carefully planned to protect the quality of the water supply. Regional Council shall initiate amendments to this Plan to: a) establish the location and extent of wellhead protection areas for all existing and future municipal wells; b) identify and incorporate wellhead protection area policies; and c) prohibit the establishment of land uses such as the storage or manufacture of petroleum based fuels or solvents, pesticides, herbicides, or chlorinated solvents, inorganic chemicals, road salt and severely toxic chemicals identified by Provincial Regulation in wellhead protection areas, that could adversely affect the quality and quantity of groundwater. Aquifer vulnerability refers to the shallow groundwater aquifer's susceptibility to contamination from both human and natural sources. Maps identifying the location of areas of aquifer vulnerability are filed at Ministry of Natural Resources offices. These maps shall be consulted in determining whether the high aquifer vulnerability provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan apply to specific development applications. Regional Council shall prohibit the establishment of land uses such as the storage or manufacture of petroleum based fuels or solvents, pesticides, herbicides, or chlorinated solvents, inorganic chemicals, road salt and severely toxic chemicals identified by Provincial Regulation in areas of high aquifer vulnerability, that could adversely affect the quality and quantity of groundwater. Landform conservation areas are areas of steep slopes and representative landforms that shall be protected for their contribution to 15) 16) ecological integrity and hydrologic function. Maps identifying the location of landform conservation areas are filed at Ministry of Natural Resources offices. These maps shall be consulted in determining whether the Landform Conservation provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan apply to specific development applications. 14.4.12 Applications for development or site alteration proposed in a landform conservation area (category 1 and 2) shall be accompanied by the appropriate study as required by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Planning, design and construction practices for any permitted development are required to satisfy the provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. 14.4.13 The Region, in cooperation with the Province and other stakeholders, shall participate in the development and administration of effective and accessible data management systems for the Oak Ridges Moraine's natural heritage and groundwater information. 14.4.14 The Region, in cooperation with the Province and other stakeholders, shall participate in the development of a series of indicators to monitor the long-term health of the Moraine and to assist in public education. 14.4.15 Nothing in this Plan prevents an area municipality from being more restrictive in either their official plans or zoning by-laws, except as limited by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. 14.4.16 Area municipalities shall be supported in adopting innovative approaches to assist in implementing the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan through amendments to their official plans and zoning by-laws. 14.4.17 The Region shall request the Province, in consultation with the area municipalities and other stakeholders, prepare guidelines that assist in' implementing the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Adding at the end of Section 15.2.1 the following: "and where applicable, conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan."; Deleting from Section 19.2.5 the following: "and studies undertaken for the Oak Ridges Moraine in accordance with Section 14.3.4"; 17) Adding a new Section 19.2.6 as follows: /~TTACH~ENT ~----/-.---TO REPORT//PD__ .~' ?;'- 43 r~ "19.2.6 In addition to the policies of this Plan, the development of mineral aggregate operations and wayside pits shall, where applicable, conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan." Deleting the word "and" after the words "proposed use" in Section 20.4.4, subsection c) and adding a new subsection e) as follows: "and where applicable, conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan."; 19) 'Adding at the end of Section 20.7.12 the following: "and, where applicable, conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan"; 20) Adding the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan boundary on.Map 'A' and designating all lands within the boundary as Oak Ridges Moraine, as shown on Exhibits B1 to B4. 21) Renumbering Schedules 4, 5, 6 and 7 in Part E to Schedules 5, 6, 7 and 8 respectively and adding a new Schedule 4- Map 'D'- Oak Ridges Moraine Land Use, as shown in Exhibits C1 to C4. Implementation: The provisions set forth in the Durham Regional Official Plan, as amended, regarding the implementation of this plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. Interpretation: The provisions set forth in the Durham Regional Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of this plan shale apply in regard to this Amendment. SANDFORD From Permanent Agricultural Reserve Io ORM DAVIS DR Area SILOAM ~ From J Permanent to ORM l From J General / Agricultural / Area to ORM GOODWOOD GLASGOW I I I I ~ I . I :- I ~i I....~ ;---~? ...... ~ .... 'i- From :EDERAL AIRPORT LANDS From Permanent AgHcultural ORM UXBRIDGE LOT 25 CON From Permanent Agdcu~uml Rese~etoORM TRANS.CANADA LAKE SIMCOE . Exhibit C OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM OAK RIDGES MORAINE LAND USE MAP LEGEND NATURAL CORE AREA SETTLEMENT AREA NATURAL UNKAGE ARE~ ~ O,~K RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN AREA COUNTRYSIDE AREA ~ REGIONAL ROAD ~ RumiSettlement ~ PROVINCIALHIGHWAY NOTES: 1) LAND USE DESIGNATIONS PROVIDED BY THE ONTARIO MINISTRy OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2) THIS MAp SHALL BE UPDATED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES WHENEVER NEW INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE 3) ROADS ARE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY LAKE ONTARIO ATTACHMENT 2 TO REPORT NO. PD 55-02 PROPOSED REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT B: ADJUSTMENTS TO MAP 'A' - REGIONAL STRUCTURE for Lands Outside of the Oak Ridges Moraine Defined by the Province Attachment 2 Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment B: Adjustments to Map 'A'- Regional Structure for Lands Outside of the Oak Ridges Moraine Defined by the Province Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to update the land use designations on Map 'A' - · Regional Structure in response to the changes to the boundary of the Oak Ridges Moraine, which have resulted from integrating the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan into the Regional Official Plan. Location: All lands located in the Region of Durham that are currently designated Oak Ridges Moraine in the Regional Official Plan, but lie outside the legislated boundary for the Oak Ridges Moraine. Basis: The boundary of the Oak Ridges Moraine has been established by the Province of Ontario in' Regulation 01/02, Plan of the Boundary of the Oak Ridges Moraine Area. The boundary is based on a number of topographical, geomorphological and geological attributes, including the 245 metre contour line along the southern boundary of the moraine. The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan only applies to those lands within the boundary. The Region of Durham is required to undertake an Official Plan Amendment to integrate the policies of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan in the Regional Official Plan (ROP). Through the amendment process, the legislated Oak Ridges Moraine boundary has been added to Map 'A' - Regional Structure. As a result of this new boundary, land currently designated as Oak Ridges Moraine in the ROP, but lie outside of the legislated boundary must be redesignated. Based on air photo analysis and examination of .surrounding land uses these areas are being redesignated as either Agricultural Area or Major Open Space System. This amendment will not come into affect until the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Conformity Amendment is approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and is deemed to be in effect. Actual Amendment: The Durham Regional Official Plan is'herby amended by: 1) Amending MaP 'A' - Regional Structure as indicated in Exhibit "A" attached to this Amendment. Implementation: The provisions set forth in the Durham Regional Official Plan, as amended, regarding the implementation of this Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. Interpretation: The provisions set forth in the Durham Regional Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of this Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. 2 From ORM to Permanent Agricultural Reserve DAVIS DR SANDFORD From ORM to Permanent Agricultural GLASGOW SILOAtV ? ? :i~?' · UXBRIDGE tO Ope =EDERAL AIRPORT LANDS Section 1, · . TRANs. CANADA C- From Permanent Permanent Agricultural Agricultural Reserve Reserve Subject toSubject to Section 14.3 Section t4.3 to Permanent to Major '~i ' AgriculturalReserve Open Space CON ~ ATTACHMENT #_ -~ TO REPORT # PD ..5',5'- O ~ Suggested Revisions to the Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment A Proposed R. O.P. Suggested Amendment Section Revisions 1) 5.2.1 N/A 2) 5.3.5 N/A 3) 5.3.25 N/A 4) 13.3.2 boundaries/permitted uses in Hamlets/Rural Settlements should only be outlined in Section 14.4; 5) 13.3.14 - N/A 6) 13.3.15 - N/A 7) 13.3.19 - reconcile inconsistencies regarding existing uses in the ORM (i.e. "Country Residential Subdivisions" on Map 'A' and on Schedule 5); 8) 13.3.29 N/A 9) 14.1.4 N/A 10) 14.3.4 N/A 11) 14.3.5 N/A 12) 14.3.6 N/A 13) 14.3.22 N/A (formerly 14.3.25) 14) 14.4 - N/A 14.4.1 - N/A 14.4.2 - Reconcile inconsistencies regarding existing uses in the ORM (i.e. "Country Residential Subdivisions" in the ORM) 14.4.3 Add a policy to allow local 'conformity amendments' to further refine the boundaries of any ORM land use designation, not just "Rural Settlement" boundaries, consistent with the ORMCP; 14.4.4 N/A 14.4.5 Add the word "Major" before the words "Recreational uses"; Italicize "Major recreational uses"; 14.4.6 N/A 14.4.7 - Add the word "and/" before the words "or a hydrological evaluation"; 14.4.8 - N/A 14.4.9 - N/A 14.4.10 - N/A 14.4.11 N/A 14.4.12 N/A 14.4.13 Delete Section proposed 14.4.13; Renumber subsequent Sections accordingly; Provide further information regarding data management; 14.4.14 Delete Section proposed 14.4.14; Renumber subsequent Sections accordingly; ?0 Suggested Revisions to the Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment A Proposed R.O.P. Suggested Amendment Section Revisions - Provide further information regarding data monitoring; 14.4.15 N/A 14.4.16 N/A 14.4.17 Add the word "that" before the words "the Province"; 15) 15.2.1 N/A 16) 19.2.5 N/A 17) 19.2.6 N/A 18) 20.4.4 - Revise proposed amendments to allow local 'conformity amendments' to recognize existing uses in the ORM that received Plannin~l Act approvals prior to November 15, 2001; 19) 20.7.12 ~ N/A 20) Map'A' - Add the Hamlet of AItona; Reconcile existing uses designations (i.e. "Country Residential Subdivisions" located within the ORM); Identify "prime agricultural lands" in the ORM; 21) Map 'D' Add the Hamlet of Altona as a "Rural Settlement"; General Recognize existing uses in the ORM that received Planning Comments Act approvals prior to November 15, 2001; Reconcile inconsistencies regarding existing uses in the ORM (i.e. golf courses in Section 14.3.2d; country residential subdivisions on Map 'A' and Schedule 5; country residential subdivisions in the ORM in Section 13.3.18 etc.); - Allow local 'conformity amendments' to further refine all land use designations in the ORM consistent with the ORMCP; Allow "Low-Intensity Recreational Uses" without requiring a Regional Official Plan Amendment; Identify prime agricultural lands; Provide further information and clarification regarding data management and monitoring prior to adoption by Regional Council; Resolve deferral #34 by designating Altona as a Hamlet/Rural Settlement; Suggested Revisions to the Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment B Proposed R.O.P. Suggested Amendment Section Revisions 1 ) Map 'A' N/A RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY 1. That the draft by-law attached to Report No. PD 53-02, prescribing a new tariff of fees to increase fees for the processing of Local Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, and the Tabling of Committee of Adjustment Applications, and to introduce a new fee for Variance applications to the Committee of Adjustment respecting accessory structures and decks, be FORWARDED to Council for enactment. PICKERING REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE Report Number: PD 53-02 Date: November 22, 2002 From: Neil Carroll Director, Planning &,Development Subject: Proposed Changes in Planning Application Fees Recommendation: That the draft by-law attached to Report No. PD 53-02, prescribing a new tariff of fees to increase fees for the processing of Local Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, and the Tabling of Committee of Adjustment Applications, and to introduce a new fee for Variance applications to the Committee of Adjustment respecting accessory structures and decks, be FORWARDED to Council for enactment. Executive Summary: Fees pertaining to planning applications have not been updated since 1998. A recent review of fees charged by area municipalities indicates that Pickering's fees are lower in some areas than those of other municipalities in Durham Region. Increases are recommended to application fees for Local Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, and Tabling of Committee of Adjustment Applications. A new reduced fee is introduced for applications to the Committee of Adjustment respecting accessory buildings and decks. Financial Implications: The increases proposed to the Planning & Development Department schedule of fees will provide a moderate increase in Department revenue. 1.0 Discussion Staff recently conducted a review of the City's application processing fees, as established by By-law 5355/98 (see Attachment #1), by means of a comparison with similar municipalities in the Region of Durham. The review indicated that some of our fees are lower than those of surrounding municipalities. It is recommended that certain fees be increased to bring the City in line with fees charged within the Region. The recommended fees still remain significantly lower than the actual recovery costs for processing an application. Report PD 53-02 Subject: Proposed Planning Application Fee Increase Date: November22,2002 Page 2 The "New" Municipal Act continues to give Council authority to establish fees for the processing of applications, but introduces new criteria and processes that municipalities must follow when implementing fees with respect to planning matters. 1.1 1.2 1.3 The proposed amendments to the current fee schedule comply with the intent of the Act, as fees will remain below the cost of providing the service. This action is viewed as an interim step to update our charges and increase revenues, still allowing for a more thorough review of fees under the provisions of the "New" Municipal Act. A fee increase at this time will not prejudice our opportunity to fully review fees under the new regulations. The recommended fee revisions are discussed below: Local Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment The suggested increase for Local Official Plan Amendments is from $2,000 to $2,200 and Zoning By-law Amendments from $800 to $1,200. Committee of Adjustment The Committee of Adjustment currently imposes a $25 tabling fee. Increasing the fee to $50 would bring the City in line with other Region of Durham Municipal tabling fees. It is recommended that a new fee of $200, which is less than current fees, be established for variances related to residential accessory structures such as sheds, detached garages, carports, gazebos and decks. This approach was suggested by some Councillors earlier in the year as a way to reduce the number of accessory buildings built illegally. While a reduced fee may bring reduced revenues, this loss may be offset by greater application numbers, as owners may be encouraged through the lower fees to apply for the necessary variance rather than build illegally. The reduced fee is also considered more reasonable, considering the construction value of some decks and sheds. Recommended Revisions to the Fee Schedule The following chart summarizes the above-recommended revisions to the fee schedule. A new By-law is required to be passed to implement the recommended revisions (see Attachment #2). The by-law repeals the existing tariff of fees By-law 5355/98 (see Attachment #1) and would become effective January 1,2003. Report PD 53-02 Subject: Proposed Planning Application Fee Increase Date: November22,2002 Page 3 Application Current Application Fee Proposed Application Fee Pickering Official Plan $2,000 $2,200 Amendment Zoning By-law $800 $1,200 Amendment Committee of Adjustment $350 for existing situations $450 for vacant land Committee of Adjustment $25 tabling fee (At applicant's request) Introduction of a new fee of $200 for variances related to residential accessory structures (shed, detached garage, carport, gazebo or deck) $50 tabling fee (At applicant's request) Attachments: 1. By-law 5355/98 2. Draft By-law Prepared By: Flora Niro Secretary-Treasurer, C/A Prepared By: Approved / Endorsed By: Neil ~ Director, Planning & Development ynda Tay_~.c!P, Manager, Developrrrerrt Review LDT/fn:jf Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Tho/m-a"s J. Qu'L~, ChieFAdministr~ Officer / ~ COR]PORATTON OF ~ TOWN O1; ,PI~G BY-I~WNUMBER 5355/~8 Bci~ a by-l~w to prmrlbo n tadtf of fees for thc proc, es~ng of phumlns ~pptications received alter WtiBRF. AS purmmnt to the provisions of Section 59(!) of the Plarmin8 Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amepAed, the council o£ a munic~pfflty, by by.law, may premii~ a taritf of fees for the processin8 of applications made in respect of plannin8 matters, which tadff shall be dcaig~cd to ~ ody t,~ ~u~cip~:d ~ ~o tl~ mn~icip~y otto a ~ of ~ju~t~ oft]~ proc, css~g of ca~h type ofapplkafion providod for hi tho t~, NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF TI-IB TOWN OF PICKBRING HERBBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Every application received by tho Town of Picketing for the processin~ of a plannin~ matter dasc~ibed in Column ! of Schedule "A" attached h~eto shall be p~.ompanied by th~ f~e prescribed for such matter in Colmml II tbereo~ w~hout wl~h tim th~ application shali be deemed to bo incomplete. 2. By-law Number 4776/96 and By-law Numb~ 4902/97 s~e he~oy rcpealed. 3. This By-law shall take effect as of July I, 199S. BY-LAW read a ~ ~cond and third time and finally passed this 4th day of AuBust, 1998, ATTACHMENT,~ / 9 i 5355/98 COLUMN I COLUMN li Itcra T~ of A~l~afion/Service Fee 1. Rq~nal Ofl/ci*~ PI~ Amen/me~ (which $1,000 is not part of a Local Plm~ m~ondmeot) 3. Zo~ins By-law Amendment ir,~di~ $800 Temporary Use By-law~ 4~ Removal of Holdin~ Zone 5. Dnu~ Plan of Subdivigon $1,500 plu~ $50 per u~it to a maximum of $5,000 6. l~visiom to'D~ I'hn of Subdivision Am~dme~ts ~b~ r~lulro r~/r~h~o, by th~ Town. 7. Dra~ Plan of Condom/~m $8O0 S. Condomlnimn Conv~on $I,000 9. Micor Variance ! 0. Sit~ Plan Cm~din~ humor rovi~ion0 - ~625 plt~ $34f p~r 2,000 square nuofimum of~,250 ! 1. Minor l~vhion to Approved S~e l'hn 1:2, M~or Rov~ion to Approved S~ Plan 13. $1t~ Plan Cleanmce./Confon~ity/l.~tter of$250 Credit Release Report 1~. Compliance l.,etter for lvlinlm~7 l.ice~ces 8~0 ATIACHME[~,)I #__ / ,TO :~EPORT # PD ~,.-~ - O ~_. ATTACHMENT #..~ REPORI # PD ,~' ~- O THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAW NUMBER__ D~l~Fr Being a By-law to prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of planning applications received after January 1, 2003. WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, the council of a municipality, by by-law, may prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing application made in respect of planning matters, which tariff shall be designed to meet only the anticipated cost to the municipality or to a committee of adjustment of the processing of each type of application provided for in the tariff, NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CiTY OF PICKERJNG ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Every application received by the City of Pickering for the processing of a planning matter described in Column I of Schedule "A" attached hereto shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed for such matter in Column II thereof, without which fee the application shall be deemed to be incomplete. 2. By-law Number 5355/98 is hereby repealed. 3. This By-law shall take effect as of January 1,2003. BY-LAW read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this __ ., 2002. day of Wayne ~Mayor Bruce Taylor, Clerk TO :L ATTACHMENT ~ ~-- REPORT* PO ~ SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW COLUMN I COLUMN II Item Type of Application/Service Fee 1. Regional Official Plan amendment (which is $1,000 not part of a Local Plan Amendment) 2. Local Official Plan Amendment $2,200 3. Zoning By-taw Amendment including $1,200 Temporary Use By-laws 4. Removal of Holding Zone $350 5. Draft Plan of Subdivision $1,500 plus $50 per unit to a maximum of $5,000 6. Revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision, $500 Rezoning and Local Official Plan amendments that require recirculation by the City. 7. Draft Plan of Condominium $800 8. Condominium Conversion $1,000 9. Minor Variance - $350 for existing situations - $450 for vacant land - $200 for residential accessory structures (shed, detached garage, carport, gazebo or deck) - $50 for Tabling an application 10. Site Plan (Including major revisions) - $625 plus $65 per residential unit to a maximum of $6,250 -$625 plus $345 per 2,000 square metres (or part thereof) for commercial or commercial/residential to a maximum of $6,250 - $625 all others 11. Minor Revision to Approved Site Plan $250 12. Major Revision to Approved Site Plan $625 13. Site Plan Clearance/Conformity/Letter of $250 Credit Release Report 14. MinisteFs Zoning Order $200 15. Compliance Letter for Ministry Licences $50