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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation Report 10-25 Statutory Public Meeting Information Report Report Number: 10-25 Date: November 10, 2025 From: Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-003P Proposed Amendment 54: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan City Initiated 1. Purpose of this Report The purpose of this report is to present the final draft Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan (Secondary Plan). The Secondary Plan includes policies and schedules that are intended to direct the development for this area of Pickering to 2051 and beyond (see Attachments 1 and 2). The Official Plan Amendment includes the draft Secondary Plan as well as amendments to associated sections of the Pickering Official Plan. As part of the Pickering Official Plan, the draft Secondary Plan is a planning document that is intended to guide the overall growth and development of a specific part of the City. The statutory public meeting provides an opportunity for the public, landowners, and other stakeholders to hear the presentation on the Secondary Plan, and to provide comments to City staff and its consultants on the proposed Plan. This report is for information purposes only, and no decision on the Secondary Plan will be made at this time. A recommendation report is expected to be presented to the Planning & Development Committee for their consideration in early 2026. 2. Property Location and Description The Secondary Plan includes an area of approximately 1,763 hectares in the northeast sector of Pickering. The approximate boundaries are: • North – Eighth Concession Road • South – Highway 7 • West – Westney Road • East – Lake Ridge Road (Pickering / Whitby border) A map of the Secondary Plan area is included as Attachment 3. Based on calculations for each of the proposed land uses, lands in the Secondary Plan area are expected to provide homes for over 72,000 people and enough employment and commercial land to generate approximately 9,700 jobs once fully built-out. Information Report 10-25 Page 2 3. Proposed Official Plan Amendment 54 Attachments 1 and 2 to this report are draft Official Plan Amendment 54. It includes a copy of the draft Secondary Plan for Northeast Pickering as well as amendments to associated sections of the Pickering Official Plan . 4. Background 4.1 Veraine – Developer Initiated In 2017, a group of developers within Northeast Pickering began a visioning exercise for a new urban community known as “Veraine”. The developers assembled an interdisciplinary team to undertake a planning study on the Veraine lands. This process included consultation with City staff to include lessons learned from the planning and development of the Seaton Community. As part of this exercise, a public and stakeholder meeting was held in the summer of 2019. The project resulted in the creation of a Vision for the Veraine lands and Guiding Community Planning Principles. On November 25, 2019, Council, through Resolution #173/19 , supported the inclusion of the Veraine lands into the urban area as part of the Region of Durham’s on-going Municipal Comprehensive Review of its Official Plan. At the same time, Council directed staff to report back with a process to initiate a secondary plan exercise based on the community planning principles developed for Veraine. 4.2 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan – City Initiated On June 28, 2021, Council directed staff to initiate work on a secondary plan for a new proposed community in Northeast Pickering through Report PLN 31-21 and Resolution #625/21 (see Attachments 4 and 5). Following a competitive bidding process, a multi- disciplinary team, led by SGL Planning & Design Inc., was awarded the contract for this project on April 25, 2022. Over the course of the project, several technical background reports were prepared to identify existing conditions, evaluate future community needs, and inform design opportunities and constraints. The technical background work was further supported by consultation with various City departments, external agencies, Indigenous rightsholders, and the public. Further details on the project consultation is contained in Section 6 of this report. In December, 2024, the Province approved all remaining parts of the Envision Durham Official Plan, which added Northeast Pickering into the Pickering urban boundary, designating it as “2051 Urban Expansion Areas”. On June 9, 2025, Pickering’s Planning & Development Committee received an update on the progress of the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan process and the Environmental Assessment (see Attachment 6 Report PLN 13-25). Information Report 10-25 Page 3 5. Technical Background Studies To help inform the creation of the Secondary Plan, several technical background studies were prepared. A list of those studies is included below. A summary of each of the technical background studies is provided in Attachment 7. • Agricultural Impact Assessment • Archaeological Assessment • Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment • Employment Lands Strategy • Integrated Transportation/Transit Strategy • Community Placemaking Study • Affordable Housing Strategy • Sustainability Report • Retail Market Study • Community Services and Facilities Report • Municipal Servicing Analysis • Natural Heritage and Hazard Report • Scoped Subwatershed Plan (Phase 1 Completed, Phase 2 and 3 ongoing) 5.1 Scoped Subwatershed Plan Phase 1 of the scoped subwatershed plan (SSWS) identified and characterized the existing conditions of the natural and water-based systems within the Secondary Plan study area, and documented the initial constraints on development. This work was completed in December 2024. Phase 2 is expected to be completed in early 2026. Phase 2 will assess the impacts of the Preferred Land Use Plan (see Attachment 9) that is being presented at the statutory public meeting, and will develop a mitigation/management strategy to ensure that the integrity of the natural system is maintained. This includes confirming the type of stormwater planning that will be needed. Based on the Phase 2 conclusions, further changes may be made to the draft Secondary Plan. Phase 3 of the SSWS will identify recommendations for future studies, as well as guidance on implementation and monitoring. 6. What We Heard 6.1 What We Heard – Public Comments Since the initiation of the Secondary Plan process in April of 2022, three public information centres were held, and three online surveys were hosted, to garner input on various aspects of the constraints and land use elements of the Secondary Plan. The Final Engagement and Communications Report, prepared by SGL Planning & Design Inc. and Dillon Consulting, is provided in Attachment 8. Information Report 10-25 Page 4 The Notice of the Electronic Statutory Public Meeting was provided through email to all persons who requested to be informed of the Secondary Plan’s progress. Additionally, Public Meeting notices were posted on the City’s website, the project webpage, through the City’s social media channels, and through an advertisement in the Toronto Star on October 21, 2025. Additionally, the Notice was mailed to all property owners inside and within 150 metres of the Secondary Plan area. 6.2 What We Heard – City Departments and Agency Comments During the project, technical steering committee meetings were held with various City departments, outside agencies, and neighbouring municipalities. Their input was key in the formation of the draft Secondary Plan, ensuring that it reflects the plan for a complete community. Some of the highlights from that input are included below. 6.2.1 Region of Durham Regional staff are generally supportive of the work completed on the draft Secondary Plan, and have identified necessary detailed work that will need to continue through subsequent stages of the planning process. As of the writing of this report, further Regional comments are still expected with respect to transportation planning. Future work will be needed to plan Regional infrastructure and services for the area, including water, sewer, transit, police and paramedics. 6.2.2 Conservation Authorities The Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) each have jurisdiction over different parts of the Secondary Plan. They have provided comments in the context of their roles under the Planning Act and Conservation Authorities Act and their role as a Source Protection Authority under the Clean Water Act, 2006. TRCA and CLOCA are involved in providing on-going technical expertise for the completion of the Scoped Subwatershed Study. 6.2.3 Ministry of Transportation The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) have provided comments since both Highway 407 and Highway 7 run through the Secondary Plan area. MTO is willing to explore the feasibility of a new interchange for Highway 407 at Westney Road as identified by the Transportation Plan. 6.2.4 School Boards Both the Durham District School Board (DDSB) and the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) have identified the appropriate number of schools needed to serve future population within Northeast Pickering. The Secondary Plan includes: • 14 public elementary schools • 5 catholic elementary schools • 3 public high schools, and • 1 catholic high school Information Report 10-25 Page 5 The specific land requirements of each school board have been accounted for in the land budget for the Secondary Plan and will be reflected in the more detailed Neighbourhood Planning exercise that will follow the Secondary Plan process. 6.2.5 Town of Ajax Due to existing flooding issues in the lower reaches of the Carruthers Creek, it is imperative for the Town of Ajax that development in the headwaters of the Carruthers Creek does not create new or aggravate existing natural hazards. Prior to the approval of the Secondary Plan, the Town of Ajax would like to see the following: • Complete both the subwatershed study and the hydrology model for the entire Carruthers Creek; and • Locate and assess offline regional stormwater ponds. Additional comments from Ajax on the headwater drainage features and the amount of natural cover within the Secondary Plan area, have been partially addressed in the final draft Secondary Plan, and will be further addressed in the forthcoming Phase 2 Scoped Subwatershed Plan, which is due in early 2026. 6.2.6 Town of Whitby The Town of Whitby is currently updating the Brooklin Secondary Plan by adding new urban expansion areas west and east of the existing Brooklin community . The west limit of the Brooklyn Secondary Plan will abut the east limit of the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan. Ongoing technical advisory meetings are occurring to coordinate future road improvements across north Pickering and north Whitby. 6.2.7 City Departments Various City Departments were consulted to ensure that the draft Secondary Plan, and the subsequent Neighbourhood plans, will plan for all needed City facilities and services. This includes parks, recreation and community services, libraries, fire services, and operations. 6.3 First Nations Comments At the initiation of the Secondary Plan, City staff contacted the Michi Saagiig of the Williams Treaties First Nations including: Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN). The City entered into a Relationship Agreement with MSIFN to compensate them for their involvement in reviewing project materials and providing input. Staff are currently preparing for a meeting with the Michi Saagiig Williams Treaties First Nations to continue consultation on this project. Information Report 10-25 Page 6 7. What the Secondary Plan Includes 7.1 Natural Heritage As noted in Section 5.1, the SSWS has provided a high-level analysis of the natural heritage system. It has identified features to be protected and also identified areas that require further study during the next stage of the project (during the Master Environmental Servicing Plan process). For example, one element that will be further evaluated at the next stage is the headwater drainage features that exist in the Secondary Plan area. As work on the SSWS continues, a number of ongoing refinements will continue to be made to the natural heritage layer identified on the draft Secondary Plan based on field investigations and consultation with the respective conservation authorities. Some of these refinements are expected to be made following the statutory public meeting. 7.2 Land Use In keeping with the Envision Durham Official Plan, the project area has been planned as a complete community containing a mix of residential, commercial, employment, and community uses in the midst of a highly valued natural system. A detailed description of the key structural elements of the Secondary Plan can be found in the Preferred Land Use Plan (September 2025) in Attachment 9. 7.3 Community Design The Secondary Plan is based on a number of community development principles that are key to shaping the future community. They include: • The provision of a mix of land uses throughout the Secondary Plan Area, including a variety of housing options, densities, and affordability with an accessible public realm that encourages residents to grow and age in place, facilitating a multigenerational community; and • Streetscape designs that are well connected to one another by sidewalks, multi-use paths, trails, and cycling infrastructure to facilitate walkable neighbourhoods and accessible active transportation and transit options, leading to healthy and active lifestyles. The new community is intended to be pedestrian friendly, support active transportation, and promote transit use. To facilitate different land use and transportation needs, the Secondary Plan identifies select locations for auto-centric uses (i.e., big box stores, storage facilities, and automotive repair). This ensures that the community provides a full range of services while minimizing conflicts with areas of the community that are pedestrian-oriented. Information Report 10-25 Page 7 7.4 Commercial Services Complete communities include a mix of land uses in close proximity to one another , providing residents with opportunities to work, shop, learn, and play close to where they live. Major commercial services (such as Community Nodes, Mixed Corridors, and Business Areas) have been identified throughout the Secondary Plan. In addition, smaller Local Nodes, will be identified through the Neighbourhood Planning exercise. Small-scale retail and service uses, will also be permitted within residential areas. While the City cannot require retailers to move into new neighbourhoods, the Secondary Plan policies propose to limit the most dense forms of residential development until commercial services are available, or until certain affordability targets are achieved. 7.5 Affordable Housing The Provincial Planning Statement requires Planning authorities to provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing options. This includes implementing minimum targets for affordable housing. The affordable housing targets in the Secondary Plan reflect the targets approved by the Province through the Envision Durham Official Plan. However, targets themselves do not result in the provision of affordable housing. It is clear that market developments, on their own, lack the ability to provide affordable housing. As a result, the Secondary Plan includes policies requiring that land tota ling 10.5 hectares (1.5 hectare per residential or mixed-use neighbourhood) be gratuitously conveyed to the Region of Durham, or other not-for-profit housing provider, for the development of affordable, public, or non-profit housing. 7.6 Greenwood and Kinsale The boundaries of the Secondary Plan have been revised to go around the hamlet of Greenwood. No development within Greenwood is proposed by the Secondary Plan. The proposed land uses abutting Greenwood include: low density residential, parks, and schools. As part of the future Neighbourhood Plan exercise, the public will be invited to provide input into the design and layout of the area surrounding Greenwood. The current residents and businesses in Kinsale may continue to remain and operate as long as they wish. These homes and businesses can be sold to new owners or can be redeveloped in keeping with the Secondary Plan. Over time, some properties in the Kinsale area may redevelop while other properties may remain in their current form. It is not the intent of the Secondary Plan to require any existing resident, farmer, or business owner to sell or redevelop their property. 8. Road Improvements The Secondary Plan identifies a hierarchy of roads, creating strong east-west and north- south connections through throughout the Secondary Plan area. In order to support the new development proposed for Northeast Pickering, new roads will be required and existing roads will need to be upgraded. In addition to converting existing roads from a rural to an urban design, several roads will need to be widened to accommodate an Information Report 10-25 Page 8 increased number of pedestrians, cyclists, and automobiles. In some instances, these road widenings will necessitate that portions of land be acquired from abutting properties. In some areas, the roadside ditches serve as part of the watercourse for creek tributaries (i.e., a portion of the Kinsale Branch of Lynde Creek). When the abutting road is improved, it is likely that the creek will need to be relocated through a natural channel design process. Given the proximity of private lands, it is likely that property acquisition will be required to facilitate the creation of a natural channel. 8.1 Parkland The Recreation and Parks 10-Year Plan approved by Council in September 2024 recommends the City strive for a minimum parkland target of 1.2 hectares per 1,000 residents in new developments such as Northeast Pickering. The development community is encouraged to participate in achieving or exceeding this target. The parkland that developers are required to provide to municipalities , as a result of new development, will not achieve the minimum target of 1.2 hectares per 1,000 residents. Based on an estimated population of 72,000 people, Northeast Pickering would need to provide 86.4 hectares of parkland to meet this minimum target. (This is in addition to the land needed for recreation and community facilities.) It is expected that the parkland dedication requirements of the Planning Act, will result in approximately 58 hectares of parkland being provided to the City. To meet the recommended minimum parkland target in Northeast Pickering, the City will need to use other means of acquiring the remaining 28 hectares of parkland. 8.2 Urban Agriculture Within the Secondary Plan, urban agriculture is identified as a permitted use in most mixed-use and employment designations. It is also permitted, under certain conditions, within the natural heritage system. Urban Agriculture refers to businesses or individuals who produce and distribute food for commercial, community and/or individual use. Examples include hydroponics facilities, rooftop greenhouses, community gardens and vertical farms (hydroponics). Urban agriculture will not match the output of the existing farmland in Northeast Pickering but will hopefully provide opportunities for local food production to remain a key element of the new community. 9. Planning Rationale for the Secondary Plan The draft Secondary Plan is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, and conforms to the Envision Durham Official Plan, and the general intent of the Pickering Official Plan. A detailed planning conformity analysis is provided in Attachment 10. 10. What Comes Next Comments on the draft Secondary Plan will be received during the statutory public meeting and written comments may be submitted until November 17. The comments received, together with the conclusions from the Phase 2 SSWS, and consultation with First Nations rightsholders, will inform the preparation of a recommended Secondary Plan. Information Report 10-25 Page 9 The recommended Secondary Plan will be presented for Council approval early in 2026. Should Council approve the Secondary Plan, and no appeals be received, the next steps are outlined below. 10.1 Master Environmental Servicing Plan A Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) will be prepared to identify the required infrastructure needed to support future urban development in Northeast Pickering. The MESP will identify future improvements to roadways, water/wastewater/utilities, which will proceed in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Process. It will also further refine development constraints, including the natural heritage features, that need to be protected. As part of the MESP, an Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan will be prepared that will guide the orderly and cost-efficient delivery of water and sanitary infrastructure improvements required to service each neighbourhood. 10.2 Neighbourhood Planning In conjunction with the preparation of the MESP, Neighbourhood Plans will be prepared that provide a more detailed arrangement of natural features, stormwater infrastructure, roads, trails, schools, parks, community facilities, and development blocks. Similar to the Secondary Plan process, the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans will rely on both technical background and public input. The final Neighbourhood Plans will require City Council approval as amendments to the Pickering Official Plan. The Neighbourhood Plans will be prepared collaboratively by the City and landowners with costs being funded solely by the landowners within the Secondary Plan Area. As required, a Memorandum of Understanding will be prepared to identify roles and responsibilities. 10.3 Further Studies A number of supplemental studies will be conducted to help inform the completion of the MESP and Neighbourhood Plans. These studies are listed below: • Transportation Plan (including an Active Transportation Master Plan) • Class environmental assessments for sanitary sewer and water infrastructure • Class environmental assessments for transportation infrastructure • Fiscal Impact Study • Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan • Urban Design Guidelines • Master Parkland Agreement • Transition Strategy for the Hamlet of Greenwood, and • Natural Heritage Restoration Plan Information Report 10-25 Page 10 10.4 Removal of Minister’s Zoning Order In the 1970’s, the Federal government acquired land in north Pickering with the intent of constructing an airport. In support of this initiative, a Provincial Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) was created in 1972 that covered a portion of the Northeast Pickering lands. The purpose of the MZO was to restrict development on lands that might impact or limit the development of an airport on the Federal lands. In January 2025, the Federal government stated their intent to abandon plans for an airport in north Pickering. Parks Canada has begun consultations with various stakeholders and rightsholders to determine the future of the Federal lands. Should the Secondary Plan be approved by Council, the City can approach the Provincial government seeking the removal of the existing MZO that encumbers the Northeast Pickering lands. 11. Financial Implications There are no immediate financial implications arising from the recommendations of this report. Any future financial impacts associated with implementing the Secondary Plan will be identified through the proposed Fiscal Impact Study (FIS) funded by the developer. 11.1 Fiscal Impact Study The future development of Northeast Pickering will create additional municipal service demands on the City of Pickering. In order to maintain the City’s current and/or desired levels of service, the future Fiscal Impact Study (FIS) will evaluate the capital and operating costs for the proposed development. This includes the costs for community facilities, services, and infrastructure, such as: • fire stations • recreation/community centres and libraries • public works, and • parkland in excess of Planning Act requirements To maintain service levels without increasing the tax levy, the FIS will apply a fiscally sustainable growth framework. The FIS will examine approaches to funding growth - related capital needs — for example, whether the City should pursue area-specific Development Charges or front-ending developer agreements (similar to Seaton), or incorporate the related costs within a City-wide Development Charges By-law. The FIS will identify the capital, operating, lifecycle, and debt -servicing costs associated with new infrastructure, determine which are recoverable through growth funding tools (i.e., Development Charges, Community Benefits Charges, and parkland provisions) and highlight any residual costs requiring tax or rate support. This approach reinforces that growth should pay for growth, ensuring that infrastructure cost recovery is aligned with development, lifecycle costs are incorporated up front, and debt pressures are carefully managed to avoid future structural gaps. Information Report 10-25 Page 11 11.2 Future Planning Work The preparation of the future MESP, the Neighbourhood Plans, and all supplemental studies for the secondary plan area will be solely funded by the landowners within the Secondary Plan area. 12.Conclusion and Timeline The Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan will direct the long-term development for this part of the City. Development will not begin for several years as further infrastructure planning and construction is required. In the meantime, additional studies and more detailed planning exercises are needed so that future development meets the City’s long-range growth needs while also ensuring that the growth is environmentally sustainable, fiscally responsible, and results in a complete community that provides for the needs of a diverse population. Attachments: 1.Draft – Official Plan Amendment Text 2.Draft – Official Plan Amendment Schedules 3.Map of the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan area 4.Report PLN 31-21 5.Council Resolution #625/21 6.Report PLN 13-25 7.Summary of Technical Reports 8.Final Engagement Report 9.Preferred Land Use Plan Report (September 2025) 10.Policy Conformity Prepared By: Original Signed By Paul Wirch, RPP Principal Planner, Policy Original Signed By Zahrah Khan, MES Pl. RPP, MCIP Senior Project Manager, Special Projects Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Original Signed By Fiaz Jadoon, Ec.D., CEcD, MPM, B.COMM Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects PW:ld Attachment 1 to Information Report 10-25 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 1 Location The Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area encompasses approximately 1,600 hectares of agricultural and rural lands in Northeast Pickering now located within the City’s Urban Area Boundary. The remainder of Pickering’s Urban Area is generally contained south of Highway 407, including the Seaton Urban Area located southwest of Northeast Pickering. The Secondary Plan Area is bordered by the boundary of the Greenbelt Plan to the immediate north, south and west. The Secondary Plan Area is generally bound by Highway 7/Sixth Concession Road to the south, Lake Ridge Road to the east abutting the Town of Whitby boundary, Eighth Concession to the north and Westney Road to the west. The Town of Ajax boundary is located further south of Northeast Pickering along 5 th/Fifth Concession Road. Highway 407 transects east-west through the southern third of the Secondary Plan Area . The Rouge National Urban Park and lands previously identified for the future airport are located west of Northeast Pickering. Purpose The purpose of the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan is to establish a detailed land use and development framework for the lands in Northeast Pickering which are located within the Urban Area Boundary. The Secondary Plan presents the vision for Northeast Pickering as an innovative, complete and sustainable community and describes the appropriate form of future development. Future development within the Secondary Plan Area will proceed as servicing becomes available and generally based on market demand. Development will be phased according to availability of infrastructure and public service facilities. Existing properties within the Secondary Plan Area may continue to be used in accordance with all uses legally permitted prior to approval of this secondary plan. It is not the intent of this plan to require the development of any property without the consent of the property owner. When existing properties are sold, new owners may continue to use a property in accordance with all uses that were legally permitted prior to the approval of the secondary plan. In instances where the policies and designations contained within this Secondary Plan vary from the policies in the City of Pickering Official Plan, the more specific and detailed policies of this Secondary Plan shall prevail, provided the overall intent o f the Official Plan is maintained. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 2 Basis In June 2021, City of Pickering Council directed staff to initiate work on a secondary plan for a new proposed community in Northeast Pickering. Work on the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan began in anticipation of the approval of Envision Durham, the Region of Durham’s former Official Plan. As part of the Envision Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), the Northeast Pickering Landowners Group requested that the land in Northeast Pickering be considered for Settlement Area Boundary Expansion. In November 2022, the Region recommended the inclusion of land within Northeast Pickering within the Urban Area Boundary. The Durham Region al Official Plan, adopted by Durham Regional Council in May 2023, identified the majority of Northeast Pickering as Community Area (i.e., residential, commercial and institutional lands), with land north and south of Highway 407 identified as Employment Areas. In September 2024, Envision Durham was approved in part, with modifications. The Province withheld certain policies and mapping related to the proposed settlement area boundary expansions in Northeast Pickering to enable additional Indigenous consultation. In December 2024, the Province approved all remaining parts of Envision Durham. This included the settlement area boundary expansions for Northeast Pickering. The Envision Durham Growth Management Study Report anticipated that Northeast Pickering could accommodate as many as 44,910 persons and 4,315 jobs on Community Area designated lands at a density of 52 persons and jobs per hectare, plus an additional 6,600 jobs in the Employment Area. The Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan project was undertaken by a multi-disciplinary team, led by SGL Planning & Design Inc., between 2022 and 2025. The Secondary Plan project was undertaken in four phases, alongside a Scoped Subwatershed Study, which was completed to inform the land use planning work. Phase 1 of the project involved finalization of a Public Engagement Strategy, as well as refinement of the Secondary Plan vision and guiding principles. Phase 2 of the project involved the completion of the following technical background studies to help guide future growth and development within the Secondary Plan Area: • Affordable Housing Strategy • Agricultural Assessment • Community Placemaking Study • Community Services and Facilities Report • Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment • Employment Land Strategy • Headwater Drainage Feature Report Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 3 • Municipal Servicing Analysis Background Report • Natural Heritage and Hazard Background Analysis • Retail Market Study • Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment • Sustainability Report • Transportation Background Report • Phase 1 of the Scoped Subwatershed Study The first Public Information Centre was held in May 2023 to introduce the project, present the draft vision and guiding principles and discuss the opportunities and constraints in planning for a future community in Northeast Pickering. Feedback from the first round of engagement was considered in preparing the draft land use concepts and evaluation criteria. Phase 2 of the project involved the development of three land use concepts, each presenting different ways in which Northeast Pickering could be planned and developed. The land use concepts considered the full build-out of Northeast Pickering with a range of housing types and densities consistent with those used in Seaton, which resulted in a higher population than contemplated in Envision Durham. The consulting team was directed to use the higher population estimate as the basis for planning Northeast Pickering. This additional population would likely be achieved post 2051. A Public Information Centre was held in March 2024 to present the three land use concepts and evaluation criteria. The input received was used in finalizing the evaluation criteria and developing a preferred land use plan for the new community. In June 2025, a Public Information Centre was held to present the preferred land use plan . Phase 3 of the project involved the development of the draft land use plan and secondary plan policies, establishing a detailed land use and development framework for the new community. Environmental mapping and policies relating to the Natural Heritage System and stormwater management were informed by the Phase 1 and 2 Scoped Subwatershed Study. Phase 3 of the Secondary Plan project also involved review with staff and a Steering Committee. Phase 4 of the Secondary Plan project involved the finalization of the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan, including presentation at the Statutory Public Meeting and final adoption by Council. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 4 The Amendment 1. Amend Chapter 2 to insert the following new sections after “Seaton Urban Area”, including adding new sections 2.16 and 2.17, and renumbering the subsequent sections. Northeast Pickering Urban Area The Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area encompasses approximately 1,600 hectares of land in Northeast Pickering. The Secondary Plan is generally bound by Highway 7/Sixth Concession Road to the south, Lake Ridge Road to the east, Eighth Concession to the north and Westney Road to the west. Highway 407 transects east- west through the southern third of the Secondary Plan Area. Envision Durham, the Durham Region al Official Plan, added the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area into the Region’s Urban Area Boundary in 202 3. The Durham Regional Official Plan identifies the majority of Northeast Pickering as Community Area, with land north and south of Highway 407 identified as Employment Area. The Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan establishes a detailed land use and development framework for Northeast Pickering. The Secondary Plan is the result of a public planning process involving visioning, background review, the development and evaluation of three land use options and the creation of a preferred land use plan. The Secondary Plan is envisioned as a complete and sustainable community that will provide for significant residential and employment opportunities as the City continues to grow. City Policy Community Development Principles 2.16 Council shall implement the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan based on the following key principles: a) provide a mix of land uses throughout the Secondary Plan Area, including a variety of housing options, densities, and affordability with an accessible public realm that encourages residents to grow and age in place, facilitating a multigenerational community; b) create parks, public spaces, cultural amenities and community facilities in each neighbourhood, that provide a range of uses and activities and foster social interaction, active lifestyles, community celebration and a sense of place and belonging; c) design streetscapes that are well connected to one another by sidewalks, multi-use paths, trails, and cycling infrastructure to facilitate walkable neighbourhoods and accessible active transportation and transit options, leading to healthy and active lifestyles; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 5 d)incorporate climate resilient and sustainable site and building design that protects natural areas, achieves energy and water efficiency, manages stormwater, reduces waste and greenhouse gas emissions, supports sustainable transportation, promotes local food production, and encourages community education on sustainable practices ; e)focus on land stewardship, environmental protection and restoration to retain natural beauty and function; f)provide a range of employment options and opportunities to foster a complete community through the inclusion of an employment area straddling Highway 407, a business area providing a wide variety of commercial and professional service industries and mixed use areas serving the new residents of the community; g)recognize the existing and planned land use context surrounding Northeast Pickering, including compatible interface with Hamlet of Greenwood, the Greenbelt and agricultural lands to the north, west and south and the planned urban area in Whitby to the east; and h)ensure that growth is phased so that municipal infrastructure is delivered in a financially sustainable manner. City Policy Northeast Pickering Urban Area Population and Employment Target 2.17 City Council supports: a)the development of an urban community that will accommodate approximately 72,000 people at full build-out; and b)the development of an urban community that will accommodate approximately 6,600 jobs in the Employment Areas and 3,125 jobs in the Community Areas. 2.Delete Section 2.7 and replace with “Section Revoked by Amendment 54” 3.Amend Table 5 in Chapter 3 to add a new “Regional Centre” row as follows: Regional Centre Medium and high density residential uses; Retailing of good and services; Offices Restaurants; Hotels; Convention centres; Community, cultural and recreational uses; Urban agriculture; and Farmers’ markets. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 6 4. Amend Table 6 in Chapter 3 to add a new “Regional Centre” row as follows: Regional Centre over 80 and up to and including 180 up to and including 50,000 up to and including 3.5 FSI 5. Delete and replace Section 3.7 with the following: Business Areas Areas designated as Business Areas on Schedule I are intended to provide a variety of services and facilities on properties that: a) may be auto-centric in nature; b) generally require larger parcels of land; c) generally draw customers from a larger catchment area than those served by Mixed Use Areas; d) provide service to adjacent Employment Areas; and e) may act as a transition between Employment Areas and Urban Residential Areas.” City Policy Business Areas City Council shall permit the following uses within Business Areas: a) offices; b) hotels; c) convention centres; d) restaurants; e) large-format retail; f) urban agriculture; g) equipment sales, rental and repair; h) self-storage facilities; i) automotive repair establishment; j) vehicle sales and service; k) gas gar; and l) community, culture, entertainment and recreational uses, including places of worship and funeral homes. 6. Delete Section 3.19 and replace with “Section Revoked by Amendment 54”. 7. Delete Section 13.7 (d) and replace with “Section Revoked by Amendment 54”. 8. Delete Settlement 9 Kinsale and Section 13.11 and replace with “Section Revoked by Amendment 54”. 9. Amend Section 15.15 Glossary in Chapter 15 to include: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 7 “Urban Agriculture means businesses, organizations and/or individuals who cultivate, process, and distribute food for commercial, community and/or individual use. This is generally done by integrating food production into the built environment and may include co-locating on a property with other land uses. Examples include aquaponics and hydroponics facilities, rooftop gardens or farms, rooftop greenhouses, community gardens and vertical farms.” 10. Update Schedule I Sheet 3 to include the land uses for Northeast Pickering. 11. Update Schedule II to include the existing and future arterial, collector and transit spines in Northeast Pickering. 12. Update Schedules III A, III B and III C with updated Natural Heritage System, Significant Woodlands, Stream Corridors, Significant Valley Lands and Wetland boundaries. 13. Amend Maps 2 and 4 to add the Northeast Pickering Urban Area boundary and label and remove the hamlet of Kinsale. 14. Add a new Map 3-C Northeast Pickering Urban Area Neighbourhoods. 15. Add a new Schedule 11B – Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Land Use Schedule 16. Add a new Section 11B: Appendix A: Cultural Heritage Resources in Northeast Pickering. 17. Add a new Section 11B: Appendix B: Headwater Drainage Features in Northeast Pickering. 18. Add a new Section 11.B: Appendix C: Hedgerows and Water Features in Northeast Pickering 19. Amend the Official Plan to insert a new Chapter 11.B – Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan as follows: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 8 Chapter 11.B – Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Table of Contents Vision .................................................................................................................................. 9 Guiding Principles ............................................................................................................... 9 Community Structure ........................................................................................................ 10 Land Use ............................................................................................................................ 11 Natural Heritage System .................................................................................................. 12 Mixed Use Areas .............................................................................................................. 17 Business Areas ................................................................................................................. 22 Prestige Employment Area ............................................................................................... 23 Urban Residential Areas................................................................................................... 25 Parks and Community Facilities ....................................................................................... 27 Transportation and Transit ............................................................................................... 32 Streetscape Design to Promote Walking ......................................................................... 35 Trail Network ..................................................................................................................... 36 Sustainable Design and Development ............................................................................. 37 Housing ............................................................................................................................. 39 Cultural Heritage Resources ............................................................................................ 41 Secondary Plan Implementation ...................................................................................... 45 Neighbourhood Plan Implementation .............................................................................. 47 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 9 Vision 11.B.1 It is the vision of City Council that: The Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area will be holistically planned as a complete community focused on the well-being of its residents and the sustainability of the natural environment. It is en visioned as a multi- generational, economically diverse community with vibrant public spaces and walkable neighbourhoods. This vision will be accomplished through innovative approaches to people-centered design, sustainability and land stewardship. Guiding Principles 11.B.2 City Council will be guided by the following six guiding principles: a) Multi-Generational Community: Provide a mix of land uses in each neighbourhood, including a variety of housing options, densities, and affordability and create public spaces that meet the accessible needs of all ages and abilities which together encourages residents to grow and age in place, facilitating a multigenerational community. b) Vibrant Public Spaces: Foster the creation of quality parks, public spaces, community facilities and streetscapes, distributed in all neighbourhoods, that provide a range of uses and activities, encouraging social interaction and a sense of belonging. c) Connected and Walkable: Design streetscapes that are well connected to one another by sidewalks, multi-use paths, and cycling infrastructure to facilitate walkable neighbourhoods and accessible active transportation and transit options, leading to healthy and active lifestyles. d) Sustainable Community: Build a sustainable, climate resilient community by incorporating community scale solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieves energy and water efficiency, minimize waste generation and integrate local food systems into new development. e) Land Stewardship: Focus on land stewardship and environmental protection to retain natural beauty and function. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 10 f) Economic Diversity: Provide a range of employment options and opportunities for residents to live in work in the complete community through the inclusion of a strong employment area straddling Highway 407, a business area, and mixed use lands which together provide a wide variety of commercial, industrial, agricultural and professional service industries. g) Compatible Interface: Recognize the existing and planned land use context surrounding Northeast Pickering, including compatible interface with the Hamlet of Greenwood, Greenbelt and agricultural lands to the north, west and south and the planned urban area in Whitby to the east. h) Logical Growth: Ensure that growth in Northeast Pickering is phased in a manner that delivers municipal infrastructure and development in a financially sustainable and logical manner. Community Structure 11.B.3 City Council shall establish a Community Str ucture that: a) capitalizes on future higher order transit to create a transit oriented community; b) creates a Natural Heritage System; c) protects hazard lands from development and manages stormwater to minimize flood risk and erosion; d) contains an uptown called the Regional Centre which will contain the greatest densities and mix of land uses; e) establishes a mixed-use transit corridor north of Highway 407 within Northeast Pickering which is envisioned to contain a future higher order transit system that connects with a higher order transit system along Highway 407 east and west of Northeast Pickering; f) contains eight neighbourhoods; and g) establishes an employment corridor along both the north and the south sides of Highway 407. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 11 Land Use City Policy Objectives 11.B.4 It is the objective of City Council to: a) develop urban neighbourhoods that create a sense of community, promote social interaction and create an attractive destination for residents; b) develop mixed use areas, which support a mix of higher density residential uses in association with commercial and institutional uses which cater to pedestrian comfort and encourage pedestrian activity through the orientation of buildings and uses; c) create a walkable and transit-supportive community from the earliest stages of development by establishing a minimum density for residential development, ensuring the provision of supporting commercial and public services and requiring pedestrian-oriented streetscapes in mixed use and commercial areas; d) provide parks and recreational services central to each neighbourhood to meet open space and recreational needs as defined by the City’s Recreation and Parks Ten Year Plan; e) protect and enhance significant natural heritage features and functions; f) avoid flood and erosion hazards; g) mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate by protecting, enhancing and, where feasible, connecting wetlands, directing development away from hazardous lands and building resilient infrastructure including effective stormwater management facilities ; h) create a community that minimizes greenhouse gas emissions and promotes high standards of energy and water efficiency and conservation; and i) provide opportunities for urban agriculture in all parts of the Secondary Plan. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 12 Natural Heritage System City Policy Natural Heritage Objectives 11.B.5 It is the objective of City Council to: a) establish a self-sustaining Natural Heritage System that protects, enhances, and, where possible, restores natural heritage features, the linkages between them and the ecological and hydrological functions, within them; b) maintain a minimum vegetation protection zone with native self- sustaining vegetation to protect the Natural Heritage System; c) promote active linkages (trails) between the Natural Heritage System and surrounding urban and rural areas including to the Greenbelt Plan area while avoiding hazardous lands and sensitive natural heritage features where possible; d) consider the management and implementation strategies and recommendations of the Carruthers’s Creek and Duffin’s Creek Watershed Plans; and e) encourage public ownership of the Natural Heritage System lands. City Policy Refinement of the Natural Heritage System 11.B.6 City Council acknowledges that: a) the extent of the Natural Heritage System designated on Schedule I, Sheets 3 is approximate only; b) further refinement of the Natural Heritage System will occur as part of the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans and any additions, deletions or refinements will not require an amendment to this Plan ; c) significant natural heritage features not identified on Schedule I or III, but identified through a site-specific study are deemed to be part of the Natural Heritage System designation; and d) areas where natural heritage and/or hydrologic features have been removed without authorization will continue to be subject to the policies of this Plan as if the feature was still in place. Affected features, areas and associated minimum vegetation protection zones shall be restored to the previous condition or better to the satisfaction of the City in consultation with the conservation authority, where applicable. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 13 City Policy Identification and Protection of Headwater Drainage Features 11.B.7 City Council requires that: a) headwater drainage features identified through the Scoped Subwatershed Study and classified as protection or conservation, as shown on Appendix B, shall be considered part of the Natural Heritage System once confirmed through the Master Environmental Servicing Plan; and b) headwater drainage features identified as protection must be maintained on the surface with protections in place, while features identified as conserve may remain in place or be realigned with enhancement. City Policy Study of Hedgerows and Isolated Waterbodies 11.B.8 City Council requires that: a) further study be conducted through the Master Environmental Servicing Plan of hedgerows shown on Appendix C, to determine if they provide any significant function such as a linkage function or provide habitat to sensitive species, including species-at-risk; and b) further study be conducted through the Master Environmental Servicing Plan, of the isolated waterbodies shown on Appendix C, to determine the function of these features from both a natural heritage system and water resource system lens to identify if the features need to be maintained, compensated or removed. City Policy Permitted Uses 11.B.9 City Council shall permit the following uses in the Natural Heritage System: a) conservation, environmental protection, restoration, education, passive recreation, and similar uses, subject to the provisions of the Regional Official Plan related to non-agricultural uses, and provided that Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 14 development or site alteration may only be permitted in key natural heritage and/or key hydrologic features for the following purposes: i) forest, fish and wildlife management; ii) conservation and flood and erosion control and other similar environmental protection and restoration projects demonstrated to be necessary in the public interest and after all alternatives have been considered; and iii) minor recreational and education uses such as non-motorized trails, footbridges and picnic facilities; b) existing lawful agricultural uses, agricultural -related uses, and on-farm diversified uses; c) existing lawful residential dwellings; d) urban agriculture outside of key natural heritage and/or key hydrologic features may be permitted within minimum vegetation protection zones subject to the results of an Environmental Impact Study; a) all residential lots that back onto the Natural Heritage System shall be fenced so as to prevent direct access to the abutting feature; e) existing, expanded or new infrastructure subject to and approved under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Planning Act or by the National or Ontario Energy Boards, or which receives similar environmental approval, where applicable; and f) stormwater management outfalls which may be located in key natural heritage and/or key hydrologic features, and Low Impact Development (LID) works which may be located in minimum vegetation protection zones. City Policy Infrastructure and Road Crossings 11.B.10 City Council shall ensure any permitted infrastructure projects proposed through the Natural Heritage System consider: a) co-location of infrastructure crossings with road and trail crossings where feasible; b) road conditions including posted speed limit, road barriers, active transportation connectivity, width of road at anticipated road crossings and road lighting; c) minimizing the number of crossings in the Natural Heritage System; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 15 d) minimizing the number and size of crossings in highly sensitive areas in the Natural Heritage System; e) movement patterns of wildlife and the types of species most likely to cross; f) appropriate mitigation measures, where demonstrated necessary, to achieve the appropriate conditions for ongoing wildlife movement; g) natural heritage habitat types at the road crossing; h) opportunities for restoration with native trees and shrubs; and i) climate change resilience and flood risk. City Policy Integration of the Natural Heritage System 11.B.11 City Council shall: a) require development to integrate the Natural Heritage System as a key structural element of each neighbourhood through consideration of the following: i) neighbourhood design shall provide appropriate views, vistas, and connections to the Natural Heritage System. This will include terminal views at the ends of prominent streets, and where appropriate, window streets; and ii) where lots back onto the Natural Heritage System, fencing shall be required at the developer ’s cost, and signage shall be used to restrict access and encroachment; and b) encourage, but not require, the dedication to the City of land containing natural features for long term protection as part of the development approvals process. City Policy Natural Heritage Enhancement 11.B.12 City Council shall: a) require, where isolated natural features and their vegetation protection zones are deemed appropriate for removal, based on the acceptance of an Environmental Impact Study by the City, and the conservation authority where applicable, compensation of an equal or greater area and/or function provided through enhancement of additional land contiguous to existing Natural Heritage System features and their minimum vegetation protection zones; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 16 b) require, as part of associated development applications, the restoration of a 60 metre wide naturalized linkage corridor from the northmost headwater wetland area of the Kinsale Branch of the Lynde Creek southward to the Seventh Concession as shown on Schedule I as a contiguous and connected part of the Natural Heritage System to the satisfaction of the City in consultation with the conservation authority; c) require, as part of associated development applications, the restoration of a 60 metre wide naturalized linkage corridor from the wetland communities in the Watson’s Glen Golf Club lands southeast to the Heber Downs tributary of the Lynde Creek as shown on Schedule I as a contiguous and connected part of the Natural Heritage System to the satisfaction of the City in consultation with the conservation authority; and d) require, as part of the Master Environmental Servicing Plan, a restoration plan for the Secondary Plan Area that identifies opportunities for restoration, enhancement, connectivity and compensation throughout the community. City Policy Natural Hazards 11.B.13 City Council shall: a) not permit development or site alteration in Natural Hazards identified on Schedule 11B unless permitted by the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction; b) permit in Natural Hazards: i) forest fish and wildlife management; ii) conservation and flood and erosion control and other similar environmental protection and restoration projects demonstrated to be necessary in the public interest and after all alternatives have been considered; iii) minor recreational and education uses such as non-motorized trails, footbridges and picnic facilities; iv) existing lawful agricultural uses, agricultural-related uses, and on- farm diversified uses; v) urban agriculture exclusive of any buildings and structures; vi) existing, expanded or new infrastructure subject to and approved under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Planning Act or by the National Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 17 or Ontario Energy Boards, or which receives similar environmental approval, where applicable; and vii) stormwater management outfalls. Mixed Use Areas City Policy Regional Centre 11.B.14 City Council shall: a) develop a centralized mixed-use Regional Centre or “Uptown” for Northeast Pickering along Salem Road, between Highway 407 and the Seventh Concession where the widest range of uses and highest densities are planned; b) establish the planned function of the Regional Centre as a mixed-use centre to provide for regional serving retail uses with a minimum of 40,000 square metres of non-residential gross leasable floor area; c) plan for the Regional Centre to support future high er order transit; d) support the Regional Centre as a hub for culture, public services, shopping and the identified centre of Northeast Pickering; e) require non-residential uses on the ground floor of buildings facing Salem Road, the east-west transit corridor and the Seventh Concession and not permit residential units on the ground floor facing these streets; f) stand-alone residential apartment buildings shall not be permitted within the Regional Centre until a minimum of 15,000 square metres of gross leasable floor space for office and / or retailing of goods and services in the Regional Centre is achieved; g) notwithstanding 11.B.14 f), apartment buildings offered as 100% rental and/or apartment buildings providing a minimum of 35% affordable units (as defined by the Provincial bulletin), may proceed as stand-alone residential apartment buildings at any time; h) plan to achieve a minimum transit supportive density of 150 people and jobs per gross hectare, given the development of a future transit corridor passing through Northeast Pickering; i) permit a minimum density of 80 units per net hectare and a maximum density up to and including 180 units per net hectare; j) permit commercial buildings with a minimum height of 2 functional storeys with a 3 storey massing; k) permit a full range of building heights for residential and mixed use buildings from 4 storeys up to 20 storeys transitioning down in heights Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 18 at the periphery of the Regional Centre to lower scaled adjacent residential neighbourhoods; l) in the Neighbourhood Plan, plan for the development of a mix of contextually appropriate mid-rise and high-rise built form, providing an appropriate transition in building height, density and massing to surrounding neighbourhood areas, and with a mix of uses and public spaces that provide for a complete community in Northeast Pickering ; and m) prioritize the creation of focal points for culture, art, public entertainment and public gathering through the provision of an urban park, urban squares, cultural facilities and public service facilities. City Policy Permitted Uses in the Regional Centre 11.B.15 City Council shall permit the following uses: a) mixed-use buildings; b) apartment buildings; c) long-term care housing; d) hotels; e) convention centre; f) retailing of goods and services, including food stores, generally serving the needs of Northeast Pickering, excluding automotive-centered uses such as repair garages, gas bars and vehicle sales and service; g) offices; h) personal services; i) restaurants; j) community, cultural and recreational uses, including places of worship and funeral homes; k) urban agriculture; and l) farmers’ markets. 11.B.16 City Council shall also permit the following uses on the periphery of the Regional Centre: a) multiplexes; b) street townhouse dwellings; c) back-to-back townhouse dwellings; and d) stacked townhouse dwellings, Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 19 City Policy Community Nodes 11.B.17 City Council shall: a) establish the planned function of Community Nodes as catering to the daily and weekly shopping needs of the residents in the adjacent neighbourhoods. b) plan for Community Nodes to serve as central areas for four of the new neighbourhoods and the eastern anchor to the transit corridor. c) require Community Nodes to develop with a mix of commercial and residential uses within the same building or on the same lot; d) stand-alone residential apartment buildings shall not be permitted until the minimum gross leasable floor space for retailing of goods and services in 11.B.17 g) is achieved; e) notwithstanding 11.B.17 d), apartment buildings offered as 100% rental and/or apartment buildings providing a minimum of 25% affordable units (as defined by the Provincial bulletin), may proceed as stand-alone residential apartment buildings at any time; f) permit building heights for residential and mixed use buildings from three storeys up to eight storeys and may permit up to 12 storeys at intersections; g) permit a minimum of 10,000 square metres and a maximum of 20,000 square metres of gross leasable floor space for the retailing of goods and services within each Community Node; and h) permit a minimum density of 80 units per hectare and a maximum density up to and including 140 units per hectare. City Policy Permitted Uses in Community Nodes 11.B.18 City Council shall permit the following uses: a) mixed-use buildings; b) apartment buildings; c) long-term care housing; d) retailing of goods and services, including food stores, generally serving the needs of the surrounding neighbourhood, excluding automotive and vehicle sales and service; e) gas bar; f) offices; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 20 g) personal services; h) restaurants; i) community, cultural and recreational uses, including places of worship and funeral homes; j) urban agriculture; and k) farmers’ markets. City Policy Mixed Corridors 11.B.19 City Council shall: a) support the development of a mixed use, higher density, transit supportive corridor; b) permit a minimum density of 40 units per hectare and a maximum density up to and including 140 units per hectare; c) require Mixed Corridors to be developed with a mix of multiple unit housing types with building heights for residential and mixed use buildings of 3 to 6 storeys; d) require properties designated Mixed Corridor to contain a mix of commercial and residential uses either within the same building or on the same lot; e) require a minimum of 25% of all at grade floorspace to be comprised of non-residential floor space; f) alternatively allow Neighbourhood Plans to identify locations for the clustering of office, retail and service commercial development along the Mixed Corridor rather than on each property with focus on clustering at intersections of collector and/or arterial roads; and g) require Neighbourhood Plans to identify gateway sites for higher density mixed use development. City Policy Permitted Uses in Mixed Corridors 11.B.20 City Council shall permit the following uses: a) mixed use buildings; b) apartments; c) long-term care housing; d) multiplexes; e) street townhouse dwellings; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 21 f) back-to-back townhouse dwellings; g) stacked townhouse dwellings, h) retailing of goods and services generally serving the needs of the surrounding neighbourhoods, excluding automotive and vehicle sales and service; i) gas bar j) offices; k) personal services; l) restaurants; m) community, cultural and recreational uses, including places of worship and funeral homes; n) urban agriculture; and o) farmers’ markets. City Policy Local Nodes 11.B.21 City Council shall: a) require Neighbourhood Plans to identify the locations of Local Nodes within the Medium Density Areas shown on Schedule I, Sheet 3; b) require Neighbourhood Plans to maximize the opportunity for pedestrian access from adjacent neighbourhoods to the Local Node; c) permit commercial uses in Local Nodes to be located in stand-alone or mixed use buildings; d) permit on-street parking on the adjacent collector roads; and e) require Local Nodes to be implemented through Neighbourhood Plans and zoning which shall: i) establish a maximum floor area for small-scale commercial uses in recognition of the limited retail function of this designation; and ii) establish a required building height of 2 to 4 storeys. City Policy Urban Design of Mixed Use Areas 11.B.22 To achieve a pedestrian focus in Mixed Use Areas, Council shall: a) encourage the principal public entrance of each store, and substantial fenestration, to face on to the street; b) establish a pattern of streets and blocks which encourage pedestrian circulation to, from and within Mixed Use Areas; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 22 c) encourage high activity uses, like retail uses that animate the streetscape and encourage foot traffic, to be located at-grade and up to the street; d) encourage small scale urban squares and adequate opportunities for public seating; e) require drive-throughs and stacking lanes to be oriented to the interior of a site and not located between a building and the street; and f) design taller buildings with street-related podiums of up to 6-storeys that transition the building to the street; g) not permit parking, driveways or drive aisles to be located between the building and the street; h) provide on-street parking, in addition to on-site parking, where feasible and appropriate; i) ensure sidewalks are of sufficient width to: i) accommodate anticipated pedestrian volume; ii) comfortably and safely accommodate the needs of people of all ages and abilities; iii) ensure sufficient space for coordinated street furnishings, public utilities, tree plantings and transit shelters; and iv) accommodate sidewalk cafes, kiosks and street vendors where possible; j) reflect a human scale of development, contribute to public safety and security and create a significantly enhanced and comfortable pedestrian environment; and k) have a consistent building setback. Business Areas City Policy Objectives 11.B.23 It is an objective of City Council to: a) provide for a new Business Areas designation to accommodate non- residential uses that are no longer permitted in employment areas. City Policy Permitted Uses in Business Areas 11.B.24 City Council shall permit the following uses: a) offices; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 23 b) business services; c) hotels; d) convention facilities; e) restaurants; f) large-format retail, including home improvement centres and garden centres; g) limited small scale convenience commercial uses; h) urban agriculture; i) equipment sales, rental and repair; j) self-storage facilities; k) automotive repair establishment; l) vehicle sales and service; m) gas bar; and n) community, culture, entertainment and recreational uses, including places of worship and funeral homes. Prestige Employment Area City Policy Objectives 11.B.25 It is an objective of City Council to: a) attract and sustain employment opportunities that reflect the needs of the City of Pickering; b) designate suitable lands for prestige employment uses in areas of high highway exposure; c) ensure that employment areas are easily accessible by vehicle, transit, bicycle and on foot; and d) ensure that employment uses adjacent to residential uses are visually screened and/or separated by appropriate distances, buffers or other mitigation measures to ensure compatibility. City Policy Permitted Uses in Prestige Employment Areas 11.B.26 City Council shall permit the following uses: a) light manufacturing; b) assembly and processing of goods; c) light service industries; d) research and development facilities; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 24 e) urban agriculture; f) warehousing; g) equipment and vehicle suppliers; and h) limited accessory outdoor storage. City Policy Urban Agricultural Related Employment 11.B.27 Council shall permit and encourage urban agricultural related businesses including: a) in Mixed Use Areas and Business Areas: i) urban agriculture including rooftop greenhouses; ii) urban farms, community farms or demonstrations farms; iii) farm business incubators; iv) commercial kitchens and/or training facilities; v) farm stands, agricultural hubs, or market kiosks; and vi) educational or interpretive facilities related to local food and heritage; and b) in Prestige Employment Areas: i) urban agriculture including rooftop greenhouses; ii) controlled environment agriculture; iii) value-added processing; iv) agri-food innovation centres; and v) agricultural processing and packaging. City Policy Employment Design Considerations 11.B.28 City Council shall require implementing draft plans of subdivision and site plans to consider: a) architectural articulation, stepped facades, and roofline diversity to reinforce a strong and distinctive employment area character; b) locating main building facades and entrances to face the street; c) screening outdoor storage and loading areas from the street; d) screening of roof top mechanical equipment; e) flexibility of lot sizes and patterns to address market demands; f) sustainable site and building design that conserves energy, manages water efficiently, minimizes the urban heat island effect, maximizes green space and high-quality landscaping, reduces light pollution during Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 25 non-work hours, incorporates bird-friendly design to minimize collisions, and provides outdoor amenity areas for employees; g) minimizing the creation of noise pollution through the design, location and buffering of loading and marshalling areas; and h) incorporating, where feasible, dedicated electric vehicle charging spaces for employees and visitors to support sustainable transportation . Urban Residential Areas City Policy Low Density Areas 11.B.29 City Council shall permit the following uses: a) apartment buildings; b) multiplexes; c) long-term care housing; d) single detached dwellings; e) semi-detached dwellings; f) street townhouse dwellings; g) back-to-back townhouse dwellings; h) stacked townhouse dwellings; i) community, culture and recreational uses, including places of worship; j) home businesses; k) a minimum residential density of 25 units per net hectare and a maximum residential density of 40 units per net hectare dwellings per hectare; l) building heights up to 4 storeys; m) small-scale retail and personal service intended to serve the population within the immediate area. A site specific zoning bylaw amendment to permit such uses will be required and the rezoning application shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: i) the use generally contains no more than 250 square metres of gross leasable retail floor area; ii) the use provides a variety of items for daily necessities, or offers services that serve the surrounding residents; iii) the site does not have direct access to a Type A arterial road; iv) parking shall be located at the side or rear of the building; and v) the use has no adverse impacts on the surrounding neighbourhood. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 26 City Policy Greenwood Transition 11.B.30 City Council shall require: a) only complementary uses such as schools, parks, single detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings along the eastern boundary of the Hamlet of Greenwood; and b) a publicly informed transition strategy to be developed for the lands between the Hamlet of Greenwood and the surrounding Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area as part of the Neighbourhood Planning process. The transition strategy will take into account the future lot sizes, lot orientation, local topography, subdivision layout and design and building height. City Policy Medium Density Areas 11.B.31 City Council shall permit the following uses: a) apartment buildings; b) multiplexes; c) long-term care housing; d) single detached dwellings; e) semi-detached dwellings; f) street townhouse dwellings; g) back-to-back townhouse dwellings; h) stacked townhouse dwellings; i) community, culture and recreational uses including places of worship; j) home businesses; k) small-scale retail and personal service intended to serve the population within the immediate area. A site specific zoning bylaw amendment to permit such uses will be required and the rezoning application shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: i) the use generally contains no more than 250 square metres of gross leasable retail floor area; ii) the use provides a variety of items for daily necessities, or offers services that serve the surrounding residents; iii) the site does not have direct access to a Type A arterial road; iv) parking shall be located at the side or rear of the building; and v) the use has no adverse impacts on the surrounding neighbourhood ; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 27 l) a density over 40 and up to and including 80 units per net hectare. m) a minimum building height of 3 storeys and a maximum building height of 5 storeys; and n) notwithstanding 11.B.31 m) taller buildings of up to 6 storeys shall be permitted at intersections of collector and/or arterial roads. City Policy High Density Areas 11.B.32 City Council shall permit the following uses: a) apartment buildings; b) long-term care housing c) stacked townhouses; d) community, culture and recreational uses including places of worship; e) limited retailing of goods and services that meet the convenience shopping needs of the surrounding area; f) a density over 80 and up to and including 140 units per hectare; and g) a minimum building height of 5 storeys and a maximum building height of 12 storeys. City Policy Medium and High Density Areas to be Refined 11.B.33 City Council recognizes that: a) the boundaries of medium and high density areas shown on Schedule I, Sheet 3 are conceptual and will be refined through the Neighbourhood Plans. Parks and Community Facilities City Policy Parkland Dedication 11.B.34 City Council shall: a) require the provision of public parkland equivalent to 1.2 hectares per 1,000 population in keeping with the Recreation and Parks 10-Year Plan (2024); Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 28 b) provide a portion of the parkland requirement in 11.B.34 a) that is beyond the parkland dedication requirement of the Planning Act as a District Park outside of the Northeast Pickering Urban in the adjacent Greenbelt Plan Area; c) purchase any parkland shown on Schedule I sheet 3 that is beyond the dedication requirements of the Planning Act; d) not include the natural heritage system and/or natural hazards in parkland dedication required in Section 11.B.34 a); and e) require all parkland acquired by the City to be relatively flat and free of encumbrances. City Policy Parks Hierarchy 11.B.35 City Council shall require the following park hierarchy: a) Community Parks – five Community Parks generally located adjacent to a secondary school in the vicinity of a Community Node or adjacent to the recreation centre which shall: i) each have a minimum size of 6 hectares; ii) integrate a range of illuminated and non-illuminated recreational amenities including washrooms; iii) be designed with passive recreation and community gathering places; iv) have road frontage with on-street parking on a minimum of two sides; and v) be designed to support the placement of multiple fields, diamonds or courts located together to support community sport use including sports tournaments. b) Neighbourhood Parks – nineteen Neighbourhood Parks co-located with elementary schools, where possible, which shall: i) be easily accessible and generally centrally located for residents within a 400 to 800 metre radius (5 to 10 minute walk); ii) each have a minimum size of 1.5 hectares; iii) perform an array of functions and accommodate all-ages active play areas, as well as non-illuminated recreation amenities, other recreational facilities, community mailboxes and passive areas; iv) have road frontage on a minimum of two sides, where possible; and v) be supported by on-street parking. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 29 c) Urban Park – one Urban Park is located within the Regional Centre which shall: i) have a minimum size of 1 hectare; ii) be characterized by areas for events and gatherings, seating areas, civic uses and may also include elements for outdoor play; and iii) be designed with frontage on at least one public street and the adjacent built form should have active frontages facing the park, where appropriate. d) Village Greens – Village Greens shall be delineated in the Neighbourhood Plans and be distributed throughout the community to serve smaller residential areas, which shall: i) be easily accessible for residents within a 200 to 400 metre radius (3 to 5 minute walk) where there is no Neighbourhood Park in close proximity, without the need to cross arterial roads; ii) have an approximate size of 0.3 to 0.6 hectares, subject to functionality of the Village Green configuration; iii) accommodate all-ages active play areas, passive recreation and seating, open informal play areas and community mailboxes and information boards; and iv) be designed with frontage on at least one public street. f) Urban Squares – Urban Squares may include Strata Parks and Privately-Owned Publicly Accessible Spaces (POPS), and shall: i) be delineated in the Neighbourhood Plans and be provided within the Regional Centre and Community Nodes; ii) provide formal pedestrian spaces and passive recreation areas in support of adjacent higher density, mixed use development; iii) be designed for all weather use including shade structures and winter weather protection; and iv) meet the City’s requirement for privately constructed squares and publicly accessible open spaces. City Policy Community Facilities 11.B.36 City Council shall require the following community facilities: a) Sportsplex – one sportsplex which shall: i) have a minimum size of 10 hectares; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 30 ii) be co-located with a community park that will support active recreational use; and iii) be accessible by frequent transit; iv) include a library; and v) be supported by dedicated parking. b) Recreation Complex – one recreation complex which shall: i) have a minimum size of 6 hectares; ii) be accessible by frequent transit; iii) include a library; iv) where possible, be co-located with a community park that will support active recreational use; and v) be supported by dedicated parking. c) Community Centre – one neighbourhood community centre which shall: i) be located on a minimum 1.5 hectare site; ii) be accessible by transit; iii) include a library; and iv) be supported by dedicated parking. d) Fire Hall – minimum of two fire halls which shall: i) be located on a minimum 0.6 hectare site; and ii) be located and designed based on the Fire Services Department response model and capacity to serve Northeast Pickering. Exact Locations to be determined. e) Schools – elementary and secondary schools meeting the requirements of the DDSB and DCDSB are shown on Schedule I, Sheet 3. f) Libraries – three libraries which shall: i) be accessible by transit; ii) be co-located with other municipal facilities; iii) be supported by dedicated parking. g) publicly-owned community facilities are permitted in any designation except Prestige Employment and Natural Heritage System; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 31 h) should any of the community facilities shown on Schedule I, Sheet 3 not be required, the corresponding symbol can be removed without an amendment to the Plan. City Policy Community Facilities to Contribute to Compact Development 11.B.37 City Council requires that all community a nd education facilities contribute to the creation of compact neighbourhoods through multi- storey buildings, joint use of buildings, joint use of parking areas, joint use of open space, use of adjacent roads for visitor parking and other means to reduce land requirements. City Policy Public and Private Facilities Adjacent to the Natural Heritage System 11.B.38 City Council encourages: a) the location of community and education facilities adjacent to the Natural Heritage System, where possible; and b) the protection of the Natural Heritage System through fencing adjacent to private and public development, as deemed necessary. City Policy Places of Worship 11.B.39 City Council shall: a) identify potential sites for places of worship through the neighbourhood planning process; b) recognize the important role faith groups play, and the contribution places of worship make, to building sustainable, complete communities; c) permit and encourage places of worship to locate throughout the Northeast Pickering Urban Area in the Low, Medium and High Density Areas, Mixed Corridors, Community Nodes, Business Areas, and the Regional Node provided that: i) the size, height, massing and scale of the use is compatible with the standards within the designation; ii) sites are generally on arterial and collector roads, with direct access by public transit routes; and iii) in High Density Areas, the place of worship is incorporated into a residential building; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 32 d) permit places of worship to contain community, cultural and recreational services as secondary uses such as schools, adult and/or child daycare, soup kitchens, food banks, banquet halls, fitness and recreational facilities and shared meeting spaces; e) encourage places of worship to contain outdoor amenity space for ancillary outdoor activities; f) permit joint use of parking with other adjacent uses; and g) work actively with faith communities and landowners to facilitate the establishment of places of worship in these designations through the plan of subdivision and site plan process. In particular, the City shall: i) establish policies for City owned facilities which will make them accessible for faith communities; ii) encourage landowners to make sites available for acquisition and use for places of worship; iii) encourage other public agencies, such as school boards, to make their facilities accessible for use by faith communities; and iv) provide technical assistance to faith communities throughout the planning process. Transportation and Transit City Policy Transportation Objectives 11.B.40 It is an objective of City Council to: a) create an integrated transportation system, recognizing the inter- relationships among all types of roads and modes of transportation including active transportation; b) work with all levels of government to facilitate the early delivery of transit opportunities, including higher order transit; c) ensure adequate inter-regional transportation infrastructure through connections with Highway 407 and the Transit Corridor; d) promote active transportation by creating an integrated system of trails, sidewalks and multi-use paths; e) create complete streets that are designed for the safe, accessible and comfortable use of all users including pedestrians and cyclists of all abilities; f) provide a road network that is designed to accommodate transit service on designated transit spines and transit feeders such that the majority of residents are within a 5 minute walk of transit; g) protect for future higher order transit stations at key intersections along the transit spine for the future transitway north of Highway 407 as Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 33 schematically shown on Schedule II and referred to as the Transit Corridor. The respective Neighbourhood Plans shall consider how the future transit stations can be protected through discussions with the appropriate Provincial agency and Durham Region Transit; h) develop a modified grid road pattern that provides for a high degree of permeability, access to key open space, community and commercial locations; and i) promote safe, accessible streets and intimate streetscapes. City Policy Maximizing Transit Usage 11.B.41 City Council shall require Neighbourhood Plans and implementing draft plans of subdivision and site plans to maximize public transit from the earliest stage of development by: a) showing the future higher order transitway and future higher order transit stations in the Neighbourhood Plans including delineating the required right of way of the Transit Corridor to accommodate the transitway as well as delineating an interim right of way cross section; b) providing details on the location of higher density development along the Transit Corridor; c) accommodating dedicated transit lanes along transit spines and/or roads with multiple transit routes as roads are built or extended; d) incorporating local transit connections at each of the future higher order transitway stations; and e) in consultation with the relevant transit authority, identify the locations of transit stop pads on engineering drawings, in safe and accessible locations that maximize pedestrian accessibility from surrounding residential neighbourhoods, as a condition of draft plan approval . 11.B.42 City Council shall work with the Region and Metrolinx to deliver higher-order transit along Highway 407 east and west of Northeast Pickering and along the Transit Corridor to support the development of Northeast Pickering. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 34 City Policy Street Grid Permeability, Connectivity & Block Length 11.B.43 City Council shall: a) require neighbourhoods to be designed with a modified grid street pattern that provides for a high degree of permeability and connectivity, with frequent local street connections along Type C arterial and collector roadways; b) require further delineation of the proposed collector roads, as shown conceptually on Schedule II, through the completion of Phases 3 and 4 of the Environmental Assessment process during the Neighbourhood Plan and draft plan of subdivision processes; c) permit variations in block and street orientation around natural elements such as woodlots, creeks and topography to enhance views and achieve a distinctive neighbourhood character; d) permit various road designs that provide traffic calming to reduce speeds; e) require the coordination of street and driveway spacing to maximize the availability of on-street parking; f) within the Regional Centre, identify one or more roads to be designed as a flex street that can be easily switched to no-vehicular traffic at appropriate times and/or to accommodate appropriate events; and g) require block lengths to generally be in the range of 150 to 250 metres to promote walkability and connectivity. City Policy Interconnected Street Network 11.B.44 City Council shall require Neighbourhood Plans and draft plans of subdivision to create an interconnected network of local street, sidewalks, and multi-use paths, through the arrangement of streets, blocks, and open spaces, which: a) links each neighbourhood with other neighbourhoods; b) links every portion of a neighbourhood with centrally located elementary schools, parks, community facilities and commercial locations within the neighbourhood; c) provides direct linkages between each neighbourhood and the mixed use areas within the broader neighbourhood; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 35 d) provides direct linkages between the neighbourhoods and the Employment Areas; e) reduces, wherever possible, the length of pedestrian travel through efficient block arrangements and network connections; and f) provides direct access to public transit. City Policy Westney Road By-pass of Greenwood 11.B.45 City Council shall support the implementation of the Westney Road By-pass of Greenwood early in the development of Northeast Pickering. City Policy Highway 407 Interchanges 11.B.46 City Council shall work with the Province to explore the feasibility of an interchange with Highway 407 at Westney Road. City Policy Lakeridge Road Corridor Access Management Study 11.B.47 City Council shall require a Lake Ridge Road Corridor Access Management Study to determine the intersection control type for the proposed Arterial and Collector Roads intersecting with Lake Ridge Road, both north and south of Highway 407. City Policy Streetscape Design to Promote Walking 11.B.48 City Council shall: a) require sidewalks and/or multi-use paths on both sides of all arterial and collector roads, except where a window street or slip lane abuts an arterial road which also provides a sidewalk; b) require sidewalks on at least one side of all local roads; c) require all roads be designed to promote pedestrian comfort through traffic calming measures including narrower lanes, on -street parking, traffic islands, and central medians to encourage slow -moving traffic through residential areas, the Regional Centre and Community Nodes; d) require the design of roads to include wide sidewalks or multi-use paths on collector and arterial roads, street trees, sidewalk furniture, and Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 36 transit stops. In addition, where feasible, include on-street parking, and encourage all arterial roads to have posted speeds of no more than 50 km/h; and e) not permit back lotting along collector and arterial roads. City Policy Bikeway Network 11.B.49 City Council shall: a) require the Neighbourhood Plans to delineate a Bikeway Network which: i) identifies connections to the existing system of trails and bikeways in other parts of Pickering, and of surrounding municipalities; ii) aligns with the Regional Cycling Plan and the City of Pickering Integrated Transportation Master Plan; iii) provides primary bikeways as dedicated off-road, multi-use paths located along Type A and B arterial roads but may also consider locating protected bikeways within the travelled surface of the road in Mixed Use Areas where appropriate; and iv) provides secondary protected bikeways in both directions on Type C arterial roads and collector roads. City Policy Bicycle Parking and Storage 11.B.50 City Council shall: a) require bicycle parking and/or storage areas in all commercial, office, industrial, mixed use, multiple unit residential without individual garages and apartment developments; and b) secure the bicycle parking spaces required in 11.B.50 a) through conditions of draft plan and/or site plan approval as applicable. City Policy Trail Network 11.B.51 City Council shall: a) require the Neighbourhood Plans to delineate a trail network informed by an Active Transportation Master Plan which shall be designed to: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 37 i) provide accessible linkages between the neighbourhoods and between the neighbourhoods and the Natural Heritage System; ii) link with sidewalks and bikeways in the road allowances to create an integrated pedestrian and bicycle network; iii) provide a hierarchy of trails and construction priority in accordance with this hierarchy; and b) work with Durham Region, the Conservation Authorities, Rouge National Urban Park and other partners to create trail linkages to other destinations within Pickering. Sustainable Design and Development City Policy Sustainability Objectives 11.B.52 It is an objective of City Council that development: a) educate homeowners on the operation and maintenance of sustainable features, and encouraging everyday sustainable living practices ; b) design and build for energy efficiency and climate resilience, including on-site renewable energy systems, heat island mitigation, and building durability; c) create safe, accessible, and inclusive communities through design approaches that reflect Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) accessibility standards, as amended; d) protect and enhance the natural environment by incorporating native and non-invasive plantings, healthy street trees, bird -friendly design, and quality soils for planting and turf areas; e) support active and low-carbon transportation modes through infrastructure such as electric vehicle rough-ins, electric vehicle-ready charging and secure bike parking and storage; f) reduce construction and operational waste through effective on-site recycling and diversion strategies, both during construction and for long - term residential use; and g) promote water-efficient systems and sustainable stormwater management practices, both within the building and across the site. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 38 City Policy Sustainable Building Measures 11.B.53 City Council shall: a) apply sustainable building and site design practices in alignment with the City’s Integrated Sustainable Design Standards (ISDS); b) promote, energy-efficient, and low-carbon neighbourhoods and implement site strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the urban heat island effect as a result of development; c) encourage energy-efficient buildings, integration of renewable energy, on-site clean energy systems, and exploration of district energy solutions; d) incorporate CPTED principles, AODA-compliant barrier-free design, intuitive wayfinding, in public and private spaces; e) incorporate native, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly plantings that support wildlife and integrate design-with-nature principles (for example, bird-friendly building and site design); f) encourage construction practices that prioritize sustainable site management and the diversion of non‑hazardous construction, demolition, and land‑clearing waste from landfill; g) where recommended, incorporate site and building design measures to enhance resilience to extreme weather events; h) support low-carbon and active transportation through electric vehicle infrastructure, short and long-term bicycle parking including secure bicycle parking and transit connectivity; i) support municipal programs and partnerships that demonstrate leadership in sustainable development; and j) design to protect, conserve and enhance the natural environment. City Policy Stormwater Management 11.B.54 City Council shall permit required stormwater management facilities in all designations, except as set out in Section 11.B.9, subject to the following: a) Neighbourhood Plans shall illustrate the location of stormwater management facilities conceptually identified through the Master Environmental Servicing Plan - Stormwater Management Plan based on the recommendations of the Subwatershed Study; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 39 b) the Stormwater Management Plan shall incorporate a treatment train approach to reduce runoff volume and to treat stormwater runoff on-site using source, conveyance and end of pipe controls. c) the Stormwater Management Plan should avoid subwatershed drainage diversion to the extent practical; d) stormwater ponds shall be naturalized using native species ; e) in conjunction with development approvals, payment shall be provided for the clean-out and maintenance of all corresponding stormwater infrastructure beyond its first maintenance period ; and f) consideration may be given to underground stormwater management facilities combined with public parks, rights of way or other public uses at Council’s discretion. Housing City Policy Objectives 11.B.55 It is the objective of City Council to: a) provide for a range of housing opportunities that respond to existing and future needs in terms of form, location, size, cost, accessibility and tenure; and b) provide for opportunities for affordable ownership and rental housing. City Policy Mix of Housing Types 11.B.56 City Council shall: a) require a mix of housing types, unit sizes, and tenure within the higher densities in the Regional Centre, the Community Nodes and along the Transit Corridor in the Mixed Corridor designation; b) encourage housing types that can accommodate multi-generational housing; c) encourage builders to provide additional dwelling units in new single detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings or pre -fit new dwellings to be able to incorporate additional dwelling units in the future; d) encourage the development of new affordable rental and ownership housing options, including shared living arrangements, such as co- ownership; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 40 e) encourage all single and semi-detached dwellings to be designed to accommodate up to two additional dwelling units within the dwelling or within a detached structure; and f) consider reduction of parking requirements for additional dwelling units if the proposed unit is within a short walking distance of a transit stop. City Policy Affordable Housing 11.B.57 City Council shall: a) encourage at least 25% of all new residential units on lands outside of the Regional Centre to be affordable to low and moderate income households. b) encourage at least 35% of all residential units on lands within the Regional Centre to be affordable to low and moderate income households. c) permit an additional two storeys above the maximum height limits, and/or equivalent additional density, for developments that meet or exceed the minimum affordable housing target within their designation. d) encourage new and innovative affordable housing options and the means by which affordable housing may be supplied, regardless of tenure. e) in order to monitor and encourage the implementation of a diverse and affordable housing stock in the Secondary Plan, an Affordable Housing Brief will be required to be submitted with all major residential development applications, which include 100 units or more, that justifies how the development application will contribute to achieving affordable housing targets. f) encourage affordable housing to locate near arterial roads to provide residents access to public transit; g) integrate community housing, supportive housing and other types of subsidized non-market housing units, within neighbourhoods and developments that also provide market housing to support diversity ; h) encourage new affordable housing and purpose-built rental housing to incorporate barrier-free, universal or flex design features in both common and living areas; i) collaborate with community housing providers to encourage a supply of subsidized non-market housing units to be included within the housing mix in the Secondary Plan Area; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 41 j) reduce the minimum parking requirements on a site-by-site basis for the affordable housing portion of a development proposal; k) request land within all neighbourhoods, except neighbourhood 27, be provided to the Region of Durham, or other not-for-profit housing provider, for the development of affordable, public or non -profit housing in the community. The land to be conveyed within each neighbourhood shall have an approximate size of 1.5 hectares, be designated for residential use within the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan boundaries, be fully serviced, be vacant, and be gratuitously conveyed free and clear of encumbrances. Conveyance shall occur before the final approval of the first development application within the neighbourhood; and l) fast track the review of development applications that include affordable housing units that are being funded by federal and provincial government programs, the Region of Durham, or non-profit groups. Cultural Heritage Resources City Policy Objectives 11.B.58 It is the objective of City Council to: a) identify potential cultural heritage resources including archaeological sites, cultural heritage landscapes, and built heritage resources; b) conserve protected heritage properties which may contain built heritage resources or cultural heritage landscapes; c) encourage the creation of proactive strategies for conserving protected heritage properties in the new urban neighbourhood plans; d) record and document all built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes that cannot be conserved in place; e) engage First Nations early in planning process to ensure their interests are considered when identifying, protecting and managing archaeological resources, build heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes; f) ensure that development and site alterations on adjacent lands to protected heritage properties be of an appropriate scale and character, so as to conserve the heritage attributes; and g) not permit development or site alteration on lands containing archaeological resources or areas of archaeological potential unless significant archaeological resources have been conserved. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 42 City Policy Built Heritage Resources 11.B.59 City Council shall require Neighbourhood Plans to identify, conserve and incorporate significant built heritage and/or cultural heritage landscape resources into the design of the new neighbourhoods by: a) evaluating any potential cultural heritage resources within Northeast Picking, including those identified on Appendix A; b) incorporating the recommendations of the analysis of ten potential cultural heritage resources in Northeast Pickering; c) developing and implementing strategies that proactively conserve significant built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes to serve as community agricultural hubs and placemaking opportunities within the Neighbourhood Plans; d) giving direction to draft plans of subdivision to provide appropriate uses, lot sizes, setbacks, built form and massing adjacent to the built heritage resources that complements and respects the resource so that the resource is integrated into the neighbourhood; and e) incorporating built heritage resources and/or cultural heritage landscapes where feasible which maintain their agricultural use within a new urban agricultural setting or provide for future community use. City Policy Development-Related Incentives 11.B.60 City Council may offer development-related incentives to encourage urban agriculture integration with agricultural-related heritage resources. The potential outcome of these efforts could be: a) permanent agricultural easements; b) publicly accessible agricultural programming; or c) incubator farm space or educational food production. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 43 City Policy Adaptive Reuse of Built Heritage Resources 11.B.61 City Council shall: a) support the adaptive reuse of built heritage resources on protected heritage properties including agricultural buildings for uses that support urban agriculture, agri-food innovation, community food access, and cultural uses; b) support utilizing built heritage and/or cultural heritage landscapes to serve as placemaking opportunities and/or community supported agricultural hubs within the Neighbourhood Plans; c) permit the adaptive reuse of built heritage resources where it: i) conserves or enhances the identified cultural heritage value of the resource; and ii) complies with the Ontario Heritage Act; d) permit a range of new uses within built heritage resources including residential, guest accommodation, personal services, restaurants, offices and retail use so as to ensure its ongoing use; e) encourage proposals for the adaptive reuse of agricultural built heritage resources to incorporate food system-related functions, including but not limited to: i) controlled environment agriculture; ii) value-added processing; iii) incubator kitchens or training facilities; iv) farm stands, community supported agricultural hubs, or market kiosks; and v) educational or interpretive facilities related to local food and heritage; f) permit, where a protected heritage property is located adjacent to the Natural Heritage System, the use of those lands for low-impact agricultural activities uses, educational programming, and stewardship partnerships including: i) urban agriculture uses; ii) farmland trusts or farm business incubators plots; iii) seed-saving and native plant propagation; and iv) seasonal community events or cultural interpretation. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 44 City Policy Public Works 11.B.62 City Council shall ensure, to the extent practical, where not precluded by grading or other servicing constraints, that : a) site alteration including road widenings, road re-alignments, and slope or bank stabilization, among other works, shall be undertaken in a manner that does not destroy or adversely affect known archaeological sites, built heritage properties and/or cultural heritage landscape features; and b) all works undertaken by public agencies considers impacts on built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes, with a presumption against any action that would adversely affect such resource or its attributes. City Policy Respecting First Nations 11.B.63 City Council shall: a) recognize First Nations’ cultural and spiritual connection to the Northeast Pickering Urban Area; and b) require the development process be undertaken in a respectful manner consistent with established engagement protocols . City Policy Archaeology Monitor 11.B.64 City Council shall require, as a condition of draft plan or site plan approval, that a First Nation’s archaeology monitor be retained and funded by the applicant for any significant mitigative excavation activities, on known pre-contact archaeological sites during archaeological assessment work. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 45 Secondary Plan Implementation City Policy Cost Sharing and Parks Agreements 11.B.65 City Council: a) shall require certain benefitting landowners within the Secondary Plan Area to enter into an agreement or agreements amongst themselves to address the distribution of all costs of development including those which may not be recoverable by the Municipality under the Development Charges Act, 1997, or any successor legislation, particularly the provision of community and infrastructure facilities such as parks, roads, road improvements, external services, storm water management facilities, public/private utilities and schools; b) to implement subsection a) above, may include conditions of Draft Plan Approval that require the benefitting landowners to enter into agreements with other benefitting landowners with respect to the provision of servicing and to require all applications to provide a letter of good standing from the group trustee prior to registration of the application(s). If a benefitting landowner chooses not to enter into such agreements, no development shall be permitted until it has been demonstrated that the benefitting landowner has entered into required agreements with other affected landowners with respect to the provision of services and other infrastructure ; and c) shall require a Master Parkland Agreement be entered into between the benefitting landowners and the City prior to approval of the first draft plan of subdivision or site plan and which sets out the size, general location and timing of parks to be dedicated to the City under the Planning Act requirements and sets out the size and location of additional parkland to be purchased by the Municipality and timing of that purchase. City Policy Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan 11.B.66 City Council shall require an Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan be prepared which identifies: a) an orderly, cost-efficient delivery of water and sanitary infrastructure improvements required to service each neighbourhood and the external infrastructure improvements and the timing of these improvements based on population and employment growth thresholds; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 46 b) new collector and arterial roads within each neighbourhood and external road improvements and the timing of these improvements based on population and employment growth thresholds; c) transit service delivery timing including higher-order transit based on population and employment growth thresholds; d) community facilities required in each neighbourhood plan and the population growth thresholds for delivery of each facility; and e) a phasing plan which identifies the phasing of growth in line with the timing of delivery of infrastructure, roads, transit and community facilities and considers the City’s Growth Management forecasts and the portion of the population that can be accommodated by 2051 and the portion to be accommodated after. City Policy Phasing near off-site Livestock Operations 11.B.67 City Council shall require development to be phased adjacent to livestock operations outside of the Northeas t Pickering Secondary Plan Area whose Minimum Distance Separation Arcs extend into the Secondary Plan Area or mitigate any potential impacts from the livestock operations. City Policy Implementation Requirements 11.B.68 City Council shall ensure that the cost of new development will not have an adverse impact on the financial capability of the Municipality and the Region and ensure that timely residential and employment development coincides with and supports required infrastructure and community facilities, by permitting applications for development in Northeast Pickering to only proceed when : a) an Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan for the Secondary Plan as set out in Section 11.B.66 is completed to the City’s satisfaction; b) a Master Environmental Servicing Plan is prepared for Northeast Pickering; c) Neighbourhood Plans are prepared for the respective Neighbourhood; d) required class environmental assessments are completed for sanitary sewer and water infrastructure; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 47 e) required class environmental assessments are completed for transportation infrastructure; f) a Financial Impact Study for the Secondary Plan Area that is based on the phasing of development, and ensuring that the funding of new infrastructure has been approved by Council; g) the Municipality has in full force and effect, and not subject to appeal, a Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges (if required) By-laws enacted under the Development Charges Act, 1997 or any successor legislation identifying and imposing charges applicable to the lands in the Secondary Plan Area; h) the municipality has received confirmation , from the landowner group trustee, that the landowner has entered into a cost-sharing agreement contemplated in Section 11.B.65 a) and b) and is a member in good standing; and i) a Master Parkland Agreement has been entered into as set out in Section 11.B.65 c). Neighbourhood Plan Implementation City Policy Master Environmental Servicing Plan 11.B.69 City Council shall require a Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) to be prepared for the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area which shall: a) be prepared based on an approved terms of reference to the satisfaction of the City in consultation with the conservation authorities ; b) assess the draft Neighbourhood Plans, constituting the whole of the Secondary Plan Area, and make any recommendations for potential land use changes and impact management practice; c) characterize surface water, ground water, fluvial geomorphology, aquatic resources and terrestrial resources building on the details in the approved Scoped Subwatershed Study and the updated Carruthers Creek Hydrology Study which will supersede the hydrology analysis in the Scoped Subwatershed Study once completed; d) assess and consider the resource management directions of the relevant Watershed Plan and approved Scoped Subwatershed Study. The flood control requirements for the Carruthers Creek watershed will be superseded by the updated Carruthers Creek Hydrology Study once completed including identifying and extending regulatory event flood line Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 48 mapping and defining erosion hazards and updating relevant technical modelling; e) include the staked boundaries (where accessible) of natural heritage features to be protected in consultation with the City of Pickering and relevant agencies having jurisdiction and any proposed refinements, enhancements and linkages to the Natural Heritage System; f) conduct a headwater drainage feature assessment of the features shown on Appendix B, based on the analysis conducted in the Scoped Subwatershed Study and confirm the management recommendations; g) assess the hedgerows and waterbody features shown on Appendix C to characterize their ultimate function and future protection; h) assess the impact on the Natural Heritage System of proposed road and other infrastructure crossings of the Natural Heritage System and make recommendations where necessary; i) include a subwatershed wide monitoring program for aquatic and terrestrial features associated with the build -out of the Secondary Plan Area; j) include a restoration plan for the Secondary Plan Area that identifies opportunities for restoration, enhancement, connectivity and compensation throughout the community; k) describe the size and location of required trunk sanitary sewage collection system including any pumping stations and force mains; l) describe the water distribution system including the size and location of reservoirs and pumping stations; m) identify preliminary grading; n) establish a stormwater management plan, which, among other matters, identifies Low Impact Development (LID) measures and the general location and approximate size of stormwater management facilities which may be subject to expansion if required by the updated Carruthers Creek Hydrology Study; o) set out a staging and sequencing of infrastructure required for the entirety of Northeast Pickering and for each Neighbourhood Plan; and p) be prepared collaboratively by the City and landowners with costs being funded solely by the landowners within the Secondary Plan Area. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 49 City Policy Neighbourhood Plan Requirements 11.B.70 City Council shall require Neighbourhood Plans to: a) be developed in consultation with First Nations, the public, landowners, relevant public agencies, neighbouring municipalities and other interested groups; b) be prepared as drafts for input into the MESP; c) provide a block plan level of detail on the intended block and pattern of development; d) further detail the boundaries of the residential, mixed use and employment designations and identify any variations in minimum densities, minimum and maximum heights, and proportions of housing types; e) identify the location of Community Parks, Neighbourhood Parks, Urban Parks and Village Greens; f) identify the locations of required fire stations, based on a Fire Services Department response model study as referenced in Policy 11.B.36 d); g) prepare an Active Transportation Master Plan for the entire Secondary Plan Area as referenced in Policy 11.B.51; h) prepare a transportation plan that confirms road layout and road cross sections, intersection signalization, transit routing and high order transit technology and transit station locations; i) include a transition strategy for the Hamlet of Greenwood as referenced in Policy 11.B.30; j) identify the location of elementary and secondary schools; k) incorporate the general location and approximate boundaries of stormwater management facilities including low impact development (LID) measures determined through the MESP; l) identify significant built heritage resources and/or cultural heritage landscapes and the means to incorporate them into the neighbourhoods as placemaking opportunities; m) consider and integrate the recommendations of completed archaeological and heritage assessments; n) develop urban design standards including, but not limited to, block patterns, streetscapes, building height transitions, and road cross sections; o) delineate the pedestrian and bikeway network through the Neighbourhood and Natural Heritage System; Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan 50 p) be refined based on input from the MESP and adopted after completion of the MESP; and q) be prepared collaboratively by the City and landowners for all neighbourhood plans within the secondary plan area with costs being funded solely by the landowners within the Secondary Plan Area. Attachment 2 to Information Report 10-25 0 400 800 1,200200Meters Schedule 11B - Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Land Use Schedule Community Node Areas Freeway Existing Road Proposed Road Collector Arterial Arterial Collector Land Use Structure Natural Heritage System CP NP Prestige Employment Areas Low Density Areas Medium Density Areas Mixed Corridor Areas Subject to Policy 3.20 b) of the Pickering Official Plan (Ed. 9) Legend Northeast Pickering Study Area Boundary Roads outside Study Area Watercourse Potential Multi Use Areas Business Areas Community Centre High Density Areas CC Community Park Neighbourhood Park High School Elementary SchoolES HS VG Village Green Potential Interchange Regional Centre S ide li ne 4 Si de lin e 4 Sa le m R oa d Sa le m R oa d A udl ey Ro ad Hwy 407 S ide li ne 6 S ide li ne 4 S ide li ne 2We s t ne y R oa d Si de lin e 8 S ide li ne 6 S ide li ne 4 Si de lin e 2 Eighth Concession Brawley Road We s t ne y R oa d S e v e n t h C o n c e s s i o n Kin sa le Ro ad Lak e R id ge R oa d S i x t h C on c e ss io n H w y 7 S ide li ne 8 H o ll y w o o d C o u r t Gr e e n bu r n Pl ac e Wes tn ey Ro ad Gre e nwoo d R o a d Trim bl e's L ane UP Urban Park Recreation ComplexRC SportsplexSP Hazards Highway 407 Greenwood Road Eighth Concession Road Brock Road Salem Road Central Street Wes tn e y Ro a d Kinsale Road Sideline 14 Highway 7 Fift h Con c e ssion Road M owbray Street S e v e n t h C o n c e s s i o n R o a d Whitevale Road Six t h Conc es s ion Road Ninth Concession Road Sideline 22 Sideline 20 Sideline 8 Paddock Road Sideline 12 Sideline 6 Sideline 4 Sideline 2 A u d l e y R o a d N Sideline 16 Sideline 26 Brock Road Westney Road Sideline 14 Sideline 2 Sideline 4 Sideline 6 Sideline 12 Sideline 20 Sideline 24 Sideline 26 Si d e l i n e 2 4 N o rth R o a d Seventh Concession Road C .P.R . D54 CLAREMONT BIRCHWOODESTATES SPRINGCREEK BALSAM GREENWOOD BARCLAYESTATES STAXTONGLEN BROUGHAM FORESTCREEKESTATES E2 E4 CP HS CP CP CP HS HSCP HS HS CP Town of Ajax Township of Uxbridge Town of Whitby Michell Creek East Duffins Creek Trans-Canada Pipeline Schedule I to the Edition 9 PickeringOfficial Plan Sheet 3 of 3 City of PickeringCity Development Department© October, 2025This Map Forms Part of Edition 9 of the Pickering Ofiicial Plan andMust Be Read in Conjunction with the Other Schedules and the Text. CityofPickering AreaShownonThis Map TownofAjax City of Toronto City of Markham Township of Uxbridge Town of Whitby Land Use Structure Symbols Urban Residential Areas Mixed Use Areas Employment Areas Freeways and Major Utilities Other Designations Open Space System Active Recreational Areas Natural Areas Rural Settlements Rural Hamlets Rural Clusters Low Density Areas Medium Density Areas High Density Areas Community Nodes Mixed Corridors Prestige Employment Prime Agricultural Areas Oak Ridges MoraineCountryside Areas Federal Lands Oak Ridges Moraine Boundary Greenbelt Boundary Country Residential ExceptionsE4 Oak Ridges MoraineNatural Core Areas Oak Ridges MoraineNatural Linkage Areas Natural Heritage System Controlled Access Areas Community ParkCP High SchoolHS Oak Ridges MoraineRural Hamlets Prime Agricultural AreasOn The Oak Ridges Moraine Proposed Airport Site Regional Centre DeferralsD1 Subject to Policy 3.20 b)of the Pickering Official Plan (Ed.9) Potential Multi Use Areas Lake Ri dge Road Eighth Concession Road Highway 7 Business Area Highway 407 Whites R o a d Fairport Road Greenwood Road Liverpool Road Rougemount Drive H i g h w a y 4 0 1 Eighth Concession Road Brock Road K in g sto n R oa d Finch Avenue Salem Road Central Street Sheppard Avenue Westney Road West Shore Boulevar d Kinsale Road North Road Glenan naRoad Sideline 14 Notion Road Third Concession Road Highway 7 Fifth Conc ession Road Altona Road M a j o r O a k sRoad M owbray Street Stro u ds La n e P i c k e r i n g P a r k w a y V a l l e y Farm Road Dixie Road Se v e n t h C on c e s s i o n Roa d Whitevale Road Glendale Drive Squires Beach Road York Durham Line Markham-Pickering Townline Road Pet er Mat t hews Dri ve Twyn Rivers Drive Rosebank Road Clements Road Six t h Conc ess ion Road Montgomery Pa rk R o ad Bayly Street Dil lingham Ro ad Ninth Concession Road Sideline 22 Church Street S Mc Kay Road Sideline 20 Taunton RoadFourthConcessionRoad Scarborough Pickering Townline Sideline 30 Sideline 8 Sideline 34 Paddock Road Golf C lub Road Sideline 24 Sideline 28 Sideline 12 Sideline 6 Sideline 4 Sideline 2 Audle y Ro ad N Sideline 32 Sideline 16 Sideline 26 Sideline 26 Brock Road Westney Road Sideline 14 Sideline 2 Sideline 4 Sideline 6 Sideline 12 Sideline 20 Sideline 24 Sideline 26 Sidelin e 24 North Roa d Altona Road Whites Road Sideline 28 Sevent h Concession Road Sideline 32 C .P.R . T r a n s -N o r t h e r n P i p e l i n e C.P.R. C.N.R. C.N.R. Trans-Canada Pipeline Claremont Spring Creek Balsam Greenwood BarclayEstates CherrywoodEastCherrywoodWest Whitevale GreenRiver StaxtonGlen Brougham ForestCreek Estates 407 407 401 24 1 22 2 31 23 7 5 23 38 4 27 222 38 38 27 4 29 37 1 4 7 7 31 1 5 27 30 30 30 5 7 D40 D40 L a k e O n t a r i o Frenchman'sBay Schedule II to the Pickering Official Plan Edition 9 Transportation System City of PickeringCity Development Department© October, 2025This Map Forms Part of Edition 9 of the Pickering Ofiicial Plan andMust Be Read in Conjunction with the Other Schedules and the Text. Existing Future Freeways Type B Arterial Roads Type C Arterial Roads Collector Roads Local Roads Freeway Interchanges Transit Feeders Transit Spines DeferralsD1 Underpasses/Overpasses Railways GO Rail Type A Arterial Roads GO Stations 407 Transit Stations/Potential Higher Order Transit Stations Highway 407 Whites R o a d Fairport Road Greenwood Road Liverpool Road Rougem ount Drive H i g h w a y 4 0 1 Eighth Concession Road Brock Road K in g st o n R o a d Finch Avenue Salem Road Central Street Sheppard Avenue Wes tn ey Road W est Shore Boulevar d Kinsale Road North Road Glenan n aRoad Sideline 14 Notion Road Third Concession Road Highway 7 Fift h Conc e ssion Road Altona Road M a j o r O a k sRoad M owbray Street Stro u ds La n e P i c k e r i n g P a r k w a y V a l l e y Farm Road Dixie Road S e v e n th C o n c e s s i o n R oa d Whitevale Road Glendale Drive Squires Beach Road York Durham Line Markham-Pickering Tow nlin e Road Pet er Mat t hews Drive Twyn Rivers Drive Rosebank Road Clements Road Six t h Conc es s ion Road Montgomery Pa rk R o ad Bayly Street Dil lingham Ro ad Ninth Concession Road Sideline 22 Church Street S Mc Kay Road Sideline 20 Taunton RoadFourthConcessionRoad Scarborough Pickering Townline Sideline 30 Sideline 8 Sideline 34 Paddock Road Golf C lub Road Sideline 24 Sideline 28 Sideline 12 Sideline 6 Sideline 4 Sideline 2 Aud le y R o ad N Sideline 32 Sideline 16 Sideline 26 Sideline 26 Brock Road Westney Road Sideline 14 Sideline 2 Sideline 4 Sideline 6 Sideline 12 Sideline 20 Sideline 24 Sideline 26 Sideline 24 North Road Altona Road Whites Road Sideline 28 Sev enth Co ncession Road Sideline 32 C .P.R . T r a n s -N o r t h e r n P i p e l i n e C.P.R. C.N.R. C.N.R. Trans-Canada Pipeline Church Street S Squires Beach Road Clements Road Claremont Spring Creek Balsam Greenwood BarclayEstates Cherrywoodand Area Whitevale Green River StaxtonGlen Brougham ForestCreekEstates 407 407 401 24 1 22 2 31 23 7 5 23 38 4 27 222 38 38 27 4 29 37 1 4 7 7 31 1 5 27 30 30 30 5 7 Lake Ontario Resource Management:The Natural Heritage System Frenchman'sBay City of PickeringCity Development Department© October, 2025This Map Forms Part of Edition 9 of the Pickering Ofiicial Plan andMust Be Read in Conjunction with the Other Schedules and the Text. Schedule III A to the Edition 9 PickeringOfficial Plan Greenbelt Natural Heritage System Natural Heritage System D55 CPR Highway 407 Whites R o a d Fairport Road Greenwood Road Liverpool Road Rougemount Drive H i g h w a y 4 0 1 Eighth Concession Road Brock Road K in g sto n R o a d Finch Avenue Salem Road Central Street Sheppard Avenue Wes tn ey Road W est Shore Boulevar d Kinsale Road North Road Glenan n aRoad Sideline 14 Notion Road Third Conc ession Road Highway 7 Fifth Con c ession Road Altona Road M a j o r O a k sRoad M owbray Street Stro u ds La n e P i c k e r i n g P a r k w a y V a l l e y Farm Road Dixie Road S e v e n th C o n c e s s i o n R oa d Whitevale Road Glendale Drive Squires Beach Road York Durham Line Markham-Pickering Tow nlin e Road Pet er M at t hews Drive Twyn Rivers Drive Rosebank Road Clements Road Six t h Conc es s i on Road Montgomery Pa rk R o ad Bayly Street Dil lingham Ro ad Ninth Concession Road Sideline 22 Church Street S Mc Kay Road Sideline 20 Taunton RoadFourthConcessionRoad Scarborough Pickering Townline Sideline 30 Sideline 8 Sideline 34 Paddock Road Golf C lub Road Sideline 24 Sideline 28 Sideline 12 Sideline 6 Sideline 4 Sideline 2 Aud le y R o ad N Sideline 32 Sideline 16 Sideline 26 Sideline 26 Brock Road Westney Road Sideline 14 Sideline 2 Sideline 4 Sideline 6 Sideline 12 Sideline 20 Sideline 24 Sideline 26 Sideline 24 North Road Altona Road Whites Road Sideline 28 Sev enth Co ncession Road Sideline 32 C .P.R . T r a n s -N o r t h e r n P i p e l i n e C.P.R. C.N.R. C.N.R. Trans-Canada Pipeline Greenwood Claremont Balsam ForestCreek Estates Spring Creek Whitevale BarclayEstates StaxtonGlen Green River Brougham 407 407 401 24 1 22 2 31 23 7 5 23 38 4 27 222 38 38 27 4 29 37 1 4 7 7 31 1 5 27 30 30 30 5 7 Lake Ontario Frenchman'sBay City of PickeringCity Development Department© October, 2025This Map Forms Part of Edition 9 of the Pickering Ofiicial Plan andMust Be Read in Conjunction with the Other Schedules and the Text. Schedule III B to the Edition 9 PickeringOfficial Plan D55 Cherrywoodand Area Resource Management:Key Natural Heritage Features Former Lake Iroquois Shoreline Altona Forest Policy Area Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest Significant Woodlands Other Map Elements Oak Ridges Moraine Boundary Greenbelt Boundary Claremont Spring Creek Balsam Greenwood BarclayEstates Cherrywoodand Area Whitevale Green River StaxtonGlen Brougham ForestCreekEstates 407 407 401 24 1 22 2 31 23 7 5 23 38 4 27 222 38 38 27 4 29 37 1 4 7 7 31 1 5 27 30 30 30 5 7 Lake Ontario Resource Management:Key Natural Heritage Features/Key Hydrologic Features Frenchman'sBay City of PickeringCity Development Department© August, 2025This Map Forms Part of Edition 9 of the Pickering Ofiicial Plan andMust Be Read in Conjunction with the Other Schedules and the Text. Schedule III C to the Edition 9 PickeringOfficial Plan Lake Ontario Frenchman'sBay C.P.R D55 Fish Habitat Watershed Boundary Flood Plain Special Policy Areas Permanent & Intermittent Streams Shorelines, Significant Valley Landsand Stream Corridors (May include Hazardous Lands) Wetlands Duffins CreekWatershed Carruther's CreekWatershed LyndeCreekWatershed Frenchman's Bay,Lake OntarioWatershed Petticoat CreekWatershed BellaVistaWatershed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Potential Cultural Heritage Resourcesin Northeast Pickering City of PickeringCity Development Department© October, 2025This Map Forms Part of Edition 9 of the Pickering Ofiicial Plan andMust Be Read in Conjunction with the Other Schedules and the Text. Section 11B Appendix A to the Edition 9 PickeringOfficial Plan Watercourse 4390 Sideline 8 2630 Seventh Concession Rd 2625 Seventh Concession Rd 2750 Seventh Concession Rd 2785 Seventh Concession Rd 4230 Slideline 6 4380 Eighth Concession Rd 4365 Sideline 4 4130 Lake Ridge Rd 3290 Seventh Concession Rd 3220 Seventh Concession Rd 3160-3190 Seventh Concession Rd 4140 Kinsale Rd 3905 Sideline 6 4015 - 4025 Sideline 6 3885 Westney Rd 2670 Sixth Concession Rd 2715 Sixth Concession Rd 2730 Sixth Concession Rd 3060 Highway 7 3810 Kinsale Rd 3600 Lake Ridge Rd Northeast Pickering Boundary 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 Si de lin e 4 Si de lin e 4 S al em Ro ad S al em Ro ad A udl ey Ro ad Hwy 407 S ide li ne 6 Si de lin e 4 S ide li ne 2Wes tn ey Ro ad S ide li ne 8 S ide li ne 6 Si de lin e 4 S ide li ne 2 Eighth Concession Brawley Road Wes tn ey Ro ad S e v e n t h C o n c e s s i o n K ins al e R oa d La k e R idg e R oa d S i x t h C o n ce s sio n H w y 7 S ide li ne 8 H o l l y w o o d C o u r t Wes tn ey Ro ad Gre e nwoo d R o a d Tr im ble ' s La n e Headwater Drainage Features in Northeast Pickering City of PickeringCity Development Department© October, 2025This Map Forms Part of Edition 9 of the Pickering Ofiicial Plan andMust Be Read in Conjunction with the Other Schedules and the Text. Section 11B Appendix B to the Edition 9 PickeringOfficial Plan Protect Northeast Pickering Boundary Si de lin e 4 Si de lin e 4 S al em Ro ad S al em Ro ad A udl ey Ro ad Hwy 407 S ide li ne 6 Si de lin e 4 S ide li ne 2Wes tn ey Ro ad S ide li ne 8 S ide li ne 6 Si de lin e 4 S ide li ne 2 Eighth Concession Brawley Road Wes tn ey Ro ad S e v e n t h C o n c e s s i o n K ins al e R oa d La k e R idg e R oa d S i x t h C o n ce s sio n H w y 7 S ide li ne 8 H o l l y w o o d C o u r t Wes tn ey Ro ad Gre e nwoo d R o a d Tr im ble ' s La n e Natural Heritage System Conserve To be Determined Hedgerows and Water Featuresin Northeast Pickering City of PickeringCity Development Department© October, 2025This Map Forms Part of Edition 9 of the Pickering Ofiicial Plan andMust Be Read in Conjunction with the Other Schedules and the Text. Section 11B Appendix C to the Edition 9 PickeringOfficial Plan Hedgerow Northeast Pickering Boundary Si de lin e 4 Si de lin e 4 S al em Ro ad S al em Ro ad A udl ey Ro ad Hwy 407 S ide li ne 6 Si de lin e 4 S ide li ne 2Wes tn ey Ro ad S ide li ne 8 S ide li ne 6 Si de lin e 4 S ide li ne 2 Eighth Concession Brawley Road Wes tn ey Ro ad S e v e n t h C o n c e s s i o n K ins al e R oa d La k e R idg e R oa d S i x t h C o n ce s sio n H w y 7 S ide li ne 8 H o l l y w o o d C o u r t Wes tn ey Ro ad Gre e nwoo d R o a d Tr im ble ' s La n e Natural Heritage System Water Feature Map of the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area CONTACT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL COPIES OF THIS PLAN.Date: October 17, 2025 Attachment 3 to Information Report 10-25 Report to Planning & Development Committee Report Number: PLN 31-21 Date: June 7, 2021 From: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development & CBO Subject: Northeast Pickering Area Request for Proposals Particulars for Preparation of a Community Plan for Northeast Pickering Funding Agreement for Consulting Assistance Funding Agreement for a Senior Project Manager -File: D-1100-099 Recommendation: 1.That Council approve the draft “Appendix D – Request for Proposals Particulars Northeast Pickering Community Plan”, which identifies the deliverables, including scope of work, project management, consultation and engagement, and timetable, for the consulting assignment for the preparation of an overall community plan for the Northeast Pickering Area for the consideration of Council, generally as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 31-21; 2.That Council approve the funding agreement between the North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. and the City of Pickering, for the hiring of a planning consulting team to prepare a Community Plan for the Northeast Pickering Area, generally as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 31-21; 3.That Council approve the funding agreement between the North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. and the City of Pickering, for the hiring of a Senior Project Manager (contract) dedicated to managing the preparation of the overall community plan for the Northeast Pickering Area, generally as set out in Appendix III to Report PLN 31-21; 4.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the funding agreements subject to any minor refinements acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and the Director, Finance & Treasurer; 5.That staff be authorized to issue Request for Proposals for the overall Northeast Pickering Community Plan, subject to any minor refinements to the project particulars acceptable to the Director, City Development & CBO and the Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects, following the execution of the funding agreements and the hiring of the contract Senior Project Manager; 6.That staff report back to Council on the recommended planning consulting team; and 7.That Council authorize the appropriate City officials to undertake the necessary actions required to implement the above recommendations. Attachment 4 to Information Report 10-25 Report PLN 31-21 June 7, 2021 Subject: Northeast Pickering Area Page 2 Executive Summary: Council Resolutions #173/19 and #347-348/20 directed staff to outline a process to initiate a secondary plan for a new proposed community in Northeast Pickering, and to arrange the establishment of a dedicated team with the landowners (see Location Map, Attachment #1, and Pickering Council Resolutions #173/19 and #347-348/20, Attachments #2 and #3). Since that time, a North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. (NEPLG) has been established. Currently, six landowners comprise the group, although discussions are underway to include other property owners. For the past several months, staff have been having regular meetings with NEPLG representatives to develop a work program for the community planning process, and to establish a terms of reference for the Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a consultant team to undertake the necessary background and planning studies in support of the vision for this community (see Request for Proposals Particulars Northeast Pickering Community Plan, Appendix I). Also, staff has been working with the NEPLG to secure funding for this initiative. NEPLG has committed to funding the majority of the cost for the consulting team (29 percent is covered by Development Charges; therefore, the NEPLG will be funding 71 percent of the cost). The NEPLG will be fully funding the cost of a 3-year contract City staff member to co-ordinate this project (see Funding Agreement for Northeast Pickering Community Plan Consulting Assistance, Appendix II and Funding Agreement for the Northeast Pickering Senior Project Manager Position, Appendix III). It is recommended that Council approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) Particulars substantially as set out in Appendix I to this Report. The draft funding agreements have been reviewed and approved by the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and the Director, Finance & Treasurer. It is recommended that Council approve the funding agreements substantially as set out in Appendices II and III to this Report, and authorize their execution. Further, it is recommended that Council authorize staff to release the RFP, subject to the funding agreements being executed between the NEPLG and the City, and the timing of the contract staff member being hired, and report back to Council with appropriate recommendations. Financial Implications: A planning study for Northeast Pickering is identified in the current 2021 approved budget for Planning & Design with funding to be provided by 71 percent from Landowners and 29 percent from DCs. A full-time, contract Project Manager for Northeast Pickering is identified in the current 2021 approved budget for the Office of the CAO for a total of $155,000. The position is to be funded 100 percent by external sources. The implementation of the recommendations of this report enable funding to be secured from the North East Pickering Landowners Group to: (a) offset 71 percent of the cost of the City retaining the services of a consulting team to undertake an overall community plan for Northeast Pickering community, and (b) offset the full cost of the City hiring a contract Senior Project Manager position (including salary, vacation, benefits, expenses, and equipment (computer, phone, etc.)), for a term of 3 years. Report PLN 31-21 June 7, 2021 Subject: Northeast Pickering Area Page 3 Discussion: The planning for the future development of Northeast Pickering area has been underway for the past 4 years (see Location Map, Attachment #1). In response to delegations and submissions from one of the Northeast Pickering landowners (Dorsay Development Corporation), Council passed Resolutions #173/19 and #347-348/20, which included the following actions: • reaffirmed Council’s support for inclusion of the Northeast Pickering lands within an expanded urban area (see Pickering Council Resolution, #140/19); • indicated Council’s support for the proposed community planning principles for Northeast Pickering; • directed staff to outline a process to initiate a secondary plan for the new proposed community in Northeast Pickering; and • requested staff to work with the landowners to establish a dedicated team for this project. Copies of Resolutions #173/19, #347-384/20 and #140/19 are provided as Attachments #2, #3 and #4. In December 2020, the North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. (the ‘NEPLG’) was established, and as of writing this Report, includes representatives from: • Dorsay Development Corporation; • Stonelake Developments Inc. (Tribute); • Canelli Heights Development Inc. (Greenpark); • Cougs (Lakeridge) Ltd. (Coughlan Homes); • 2750 Highway 7 Inc. (Clark/Ravi); and • Pinebrown Salem Lands Ltd. (the Brown Group). The NEPLG control approximately 40 percent of the lands in Northeast Pickering. The Group has a group manager, a planner, a lawyer, a trustee, and the Group has established a funding mechanism. The NEPLG has revised the community planning principles for Northeast Pickering (which were originally developed by Dorsay Development Corporation, in consultation with City staff), to only ‘consider’, not require, a true-north road configuration, where feasible. The community planning principles form part of the Request for Proposals Particulars (see Appendix I). The NEPLG has committed to funding a 3-year contract staff position for the City to coordinate the community plan process. The NEPLG has also committed to funding 71 percent of the cost of the consulting assistance that the City will require to undertake the community planning process. The remainder of the cost will be funded by Development Charges. The Region of Durham is currently undertaking a Municipal Comprehensive Review of its Official Plan. Through that review process, the need for additional land for urban development is being assessed. Pickering Council is already on record as supporting an expansion to the urban boundary to include Northeast Pickering (see Pickering Council Resolutions #140/19 and #173/19, Attachments #2 and #4). The Region anticipates having its new Official Plan adopted by Regional Council in 2022. The Province is the approval authority for the Region’s new Official Plan. Commencing the community plan process for Northeast Pickering now will allow the Region to be in a position to approve the City’s official plan amendment that will be the outcome of the community plan study. Report PLN 31-21 June 7, 2021 Subject: Northeast Pickering Area Page 4 It is recommended that Council approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) Particulars substantially as set out in Appendix I to this Report. It is recommended Council approve the funding agreements, substantially as set out in Appendices II and III to this Report, and authorize their execution. Further, it is recommended that Council authorize staff to release the RFP, subject to the funding agreements being executed between the NEPLG and the City, and the timing of the contract staff member being hired, and report back to Council with appropriate recommendations. Appendices: Appendix I Request for Proposals Particulars Northeast Pickering Community Plan Appendix II Funding Agreement for Northeast Pickering Community Plan Consulting Assistance Appendix III Funding Agreement for the Northeast Pickering Senior Project Manager Position Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Pickering Council Resolution #173/19 3. Pickering Council Resolutions #347-348/20 4. Pickering Council Resolution #140/19 Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By Original Signed By Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Kyle Bentley, P. Eng. Chief Planner Director, City Development & CBO Original Signed By Fiaz Jadoon Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects CR:ld Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Appendix I to Report No. PLN 31-21 Request for Proposals Particulars Northeast Pickering Community Plan Appendix D – Request for Proposals Particulars Northeast Pickering Community Plan Contents A: THE DELIVERABLES ............................................................................. 1 Introduction and Purpose ..................................................................... 1 1.1 Study Area .................................................................................................................... 1 Background ............................................................................................ 1 2.1 Envision Durham .......................................................................................................... 1 2.2 Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan ................................................................................ 2 2.3 Initiating the Community Planning Process .................................................................. 2 Policy Context ........................................................................................ 2 Project Organization and Management ................................................ 2 4.1 City’s Project Manager .................................................................................................. 3 4.2 Consulting Team Project Lead ..................................................................................... 3 4.3 Consulting Team ........................................................................................................... 4 4.4 Steering Committee ...................................................................................................... 4 Scope of Work ....................................................................................... 5 5.1 Phase 1: Develop Work Plan and Confirmation of Vision and Principles ..................... 5 5.1.1 Develop Work Plan .................................................................................. 5 5.1.2 Develop Stakeholder Engagement Strategy ............................................ 5 5.1.3 Confirm Vision and Guiding Principles ..................................................... 6 5.1.4 Lakeridge Health Acute Care Hospital – Request for Information ............ 6 5.2 Phase 2: Background Studies ...................................................................................... 6 5.2.1 Prepare Terms of Reference ................................................................... 6 5.2.2 Undertake Required Background Studies ................................................ 6 Planning Report and Community Master Plan ......................... 6 Community Services and Facilities Study ................................ 7 Transportation Background Analysis ....................................... 7 High Level Background Servicing Analysis ............................. 8 Natural Heritage and Hazard Background Analysis ................. 8 Archeological Assessment ...................................................... 9 Cultural Heritage Analysis ....................................................... 9 Urban Design Guidelines ........................................................ 9 Housing Affordability Strategy ................................................. 9 Retail Market Study ............................................................... 10 Agricultural Impact Assessment ............................................ 10 Sustainability Plan ................................................................. 10 Employment Lands Strategy ................................................. 10 5.2.3 Develop Community Structure Plan and Neighbourhood Plan Areas ..... 11 5.3 Phase 3: Refinement of Community Structure Plan & Neighbourhood Plan Areas & Preparation of Draft Official Plan Amendment ......................................................................... 11 5.3.1 Prepare Draft Official Plan Amendment ................................................. 11 5.4 Phase 4: Official Plan Amendment Adoption and Approval........................................ 11 5.4.1 Official Plan Amendment Adoption ........................................................ 11 5.4.2 Official Plan Amendment Regional Approval.......................................... 12 Consultation and Engagement Strategy ............................................ 12 Meetings & Presentations ................................................................... 13 Project Schedule.................................................................................. 14 Considerations .................................................................................... 15 9.1 AODA Compliance and City of Pickering Brand Guidelines ....................................... 15 9.2 Submission of Electronic Documents ......................................................................... 16 Resources ............................................................................................ 16 B: MATERIAL DISCLOSURES ................................................................. 19 C: MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................... 20 D: RATED CRITERIA ................................................................................ 21 Appendices Appendix A: Northeast Pickering Community Plan Study Area Appendix B: Preliminary Vision and Community Design Principles Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 1 A: THE DELIVERABLES Introduction and Purpose The City of Pickering is seeking the professional services of a qualified Consulting Team to prepare a Community Plan (Secondary Plan) and associated background studies for lands in Northeast Pickering. The purpose of the Community Plan is to establish a more detailed planning framework in accordance with the City of Pickering Official Plan and Durham Region Official Plan. The Northeast Pickering Community Plan (NPCP) work program will be undertaken as the background study in support of a City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to the Pickering Official Plan. The Amendment will be a “parent” or “Part One” plan, and as a minimum, contain the vision, the guiding principles, the master plan concept, and implementing policies including directions on secondary plan requirements. The Community Plan work program will be undertaken in cooperation with the City of Pickering, the Region of Durham, and in consultation with the public, agencies and other stakeholders. A final work plan shall be prepared by the successful Consulting Team prior to commencement of the Community Planning (Secondary Plan) process. 1.1 Study Area The Northeast Pickering Community Plan (NPCP) Area encompasses approximately 1,600 ha (4,000 acres) in Northeast Pickering. The lands are situated in northeast Pickering, generally north of Highway 7, south of Concession Road 8, west of Lake Ridge Road, and east of Westney Road. The extent of the Community Plan is identified in Appendix A as the Northeast Pickering Lands. Background As part of the Region’s previous Municipal Comprehensive Review, some of the lands in northeast Pickering were recommended for urban development. However, when the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing approved the Region’s Official Plan Amendment #128, the Minister did not support the inclusion of the lands at that time. The Minister added policy 7.3.11 p) to the Regional Official Plan that reads as follows: “where a comprehensive review of this Plan includes consideration of lands for Urban Area expansion within the City of Pickering east of the Pickering Airport lands, outside of the Greenbelt Plan, the following additional matters will be assessed and evaluated at that time: i) the amount and rate of development that has occurred in the Seaton Community; and ii) the preparation and completion of a watershed plan update for the East Duffins and Carruthers Creek watersheds.” 2.1 Envision Durham The Region is currently undertaking Envision Durham a Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan to ensure conformity of the Official Plan with the policies of the Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 2 Growth Plan. A key component of the Envision Durham background studies includes a Growth Management Study (GMS). The Region’s GMS is being completed in two phases. The first focuses on the completion of a Land Needs Assessment (LNA). The LNA is a comprehensive review and calculation of the Region’s land base, including existing urban areas, to determine how the Growth Plan population and employment forecasts can be accommodated and how much, if any, additional urban land is required. The second, focused on determining the most appropriate location for Urban Boundary expansions. As part of the GMS, the Region will be considering the Northeast Pickering lands for Settlement Area Expansion (refer to Durham Region Report 2020-P-15). The GMS will provide the appropriate analysis of the Seaton Community to satisfy subsection i) of policy 7.3.11 p) of the Regional Official Plan. 2.2 Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan Furthermore, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) initiated a review of the Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan in 2015. The draft watershed plan, was released for public review and comment on March 2020. City staff prepared comments on the draft Watershed Plan (see Pickering Report PLN 16-20). The City of Pickering’s Planning & Development Committee approved the recommendations of the Report on September 24, 2020. The public comment period closed March 19, 2021. Feedback will be incorporated into an updated draft, which will be presented to Durham Regional Council. The final Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan will satisfy the requirements of subsection ii) of policy 7.3.11 p). 2.3 Initiating the Community Planning Process Prior to commencing a Work Program for the NPCP, City staff must report to Council on the Work Program and receive Council’s authorization to proceed. This is building on Resolution #173/19 from the November 25, 2019 Council Meeting, see attached modified Principles in Appendix B. The NPCP will be a prototypical community focused on the mental and physical well-being of its residents and the sustainability of its natural environment. This will be accomplished through ground-breaking approaches to environmental and social place-making, healthy living practices, and community resiliency. The NPCP is conceptualized and realized through a holistically planned community that is Complete, Thriving (sustainable) and Connected (smart).” Policy Context The Community Plan must conform with and be consistent with all applicable policies and land use planning requirements of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, and Province of Ontario. The City of Pickering Official Plan should serve as the starting point for this analysis. Project Organization and Management The City of Pickering is looking for a superior interdisciplinary Consulting Team to undertake the Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 3 Northeast Pickering Community Planning Program. The Consulting Team’s Project Lead and City’s Project Manager will have experience in coordinating major multidisciplinary projects of a similar scope and scale, exercise strong financial control, integrate and inform work underway through related studies by others, and creatively address competing interests. The Consulting Team will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to implementing a model of sustainable development. The Consulting Team will bring expertise in sustainable community development, urban design, housing, retail market assessment, parks and recreation, transportation, engineering, planning, landscape ecology, communication, consultation and engagement, report writing and drafting policy. The Consulting Team, in collaboration with the City of Pickering, will be responsible for establishing the Work Program and the necessary studies and consultation required to produce the Northeast Pickering Community Plan. The Community Plan will be led by the Consulting Team’s Project Lead and conducted by the Consulting Team. A Project Manager assigned from the City of Pickering will manage the Community Plan process and oversee the Consulting Team’s Project Lead and the Consulting Team. A Steering Committee will provide strategic direction and will consist of representatives from various City departments, agencies, and landowner representatives. The responsibilities of the City’s Project Manager, Consulting Team Project Lead, Consulting Team and Steering Committee are outlined below. 4.1 City’s Project Manager The Community Planning process will be led by the City Development Department who will assign a Project Manager to this process. The Project Manager will be responsible for the supervision of the process ensuring it is carried out to the satisfaction of the City in accordance with this request for proposal, and the Consulting Team’s proposal. The Project Manager will monitor the progress of the process, circulate reports for review and comment, liaise with the Consulting Team’s Project Lead, and exercise budgetary control. The Project Manager is to be: • Kept informed through regular progress meetings with the Consulting Team and Steering Committee for the duration of the Study; • Copied on all correspondence; • Advised of significant problems, issues, options, and solutions considered; • Involved in meetings with the public and stakeholders; • Consulted prior to making any changes to the project schedule; and • Advised of any additional work considered beyond the scope of work (additional work is not to be undertaken without prior written approval by the City’s Project Manager). 4.2 Consulting Team Project Lead The Consulting Team’s Project Lead will make all day-to-day decisions, address requests for information, coordinate the Consulting Team’s work, ensure the process is within budget, and be responsible for all the deliverables outlined in this request for proposal. Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 4 The Project Leader will: • Attend meetings with City staff, the public and stakeholders; • Involve the City’s Project Manager in any meetings with the public, agencies and stakeholders (all liaison with the public and stakeholders by the Company must be approved by the Project Manager); • Prepare agendas, draft meeting notes, and final meeting notes for the Steering Committee meetings and progress meetings; • Provide written responses to questions raised at meetings, as required (the City’s Project Manager is to review and approve responses prior to responding to the public and stakeholders); • Liaise and correspond with the City’s Project Manager to obtain and communicate information related to the Study; • Advise the City’s Project Manager of significant problems/issues and options considered; • Update the City’s Project Manager on a monthly basis on details of the Study; • Co-ordinate project tasks with any related task undertaken by the City; • Prepare and submit reports, drawings and other documentation to the City and obtain comments, and approvals; • Submit progress reports to the City’s Project Manager at least five (5) days prior to any progress meeting; • Prepare for, operate, and follow-up on open houses and other consultations including presentations/displays, and dry-runs; • Record and prepare a summary of comments; and • Receive the City’s Project Manager’s prior written approval for any significant change from the approved project schedule, budget or tasks. 4.3 Consulting Team The Consulting Team shall have the necessary qualifications to undertake the scope of work and deliverables detailed in Section 5.0. 4.4 Steering Committee The Northeast Pickering Steering Committee will be led by the City’s Project Manager and will have senior representation from various City Departments, the Consulting Team Project Lead, Region of Durham, Conservation Authorities, Landowners Group, and other agencies and stakeholders as may be required. The purpose of the Steering Committee is to ensure that all of the major stakeholders in the Community Plan area have a forum and opportunity to make their interests known. The Committee is intended to keep all relevant agencies and organizations up to date on the status up the planning process and timelines for achieving key milestones, as well as to highlight issues and progress that is made on any related studies. The Steering Committee will: • Provide advice and strategic direction to the City and the Consulting Team on the overall Community Plan process; and, Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 5 • Review draft and final meeting notes for Steering Committee meetings. The Steering Committee members will serve as the liaison between their respective agency/organization and the City. Members are responsible for coordinating and representing their agency’s/organization’s position. Scope of Work The NPCPNPCP Work Program is intended to occur in four (4) phases including the following: • Phase 1: Develop Work Plan and Confirmation of Vision and Guiding Principles; • Phase 2: Background Studies, Preliminary Community Structure Plan & Neighbourhood Plan Areas; • Phase 3: Refinement of Community Structure Plan & Neighbourhood Plan Areas & Preparation of Draft Official Plan Amendment; and, • Phase 4: Official Plan Amendment Adoption & Approval Key components of the scope of work required to be undertaken by the Consulting Team as part of each phase is detailed in the subsections below. 5.1 Phase 1: Develop Work Plan and Confirmation of Vision and Principles Phase 1 of the Community Planning Program is intended to occur concurrently with Phase 2 and includes the following key tasks: 5.1.1 Develop Work Plan At the outset of this project, the Consulting Team will be required to develop a W ork Plan, including a chart with key deliverable and meeting milestones, for review and approval by City staff in consultation with the Steering Committee. The Consulting Team’s Work Plan will be based on the Scope of Work detailed in Section 5.0 and the Project Schedule included in Section 8.0 of this document. 5.1.2 Develop Stakeholder Engagement Strategy The Consulting Team will be required to develop a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy with recommended approaches and formats for engaging broad interest and public participation in the Community Plan process (e.g. type of session, required materials etc.). The Strategy at minimum shall include, recommendations for the required Public Consultation Meetings, Statutory Public Meeting and Steering Committee Meetings outlined in Section 7.0. The Strategy shall also clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Project Team. In general, it is expected the Consulting Team will be responsible for preparation, operation and follow-up on open houses and other consultations, including presentations/displays, dry-runs, set-ups, attendance, and compilation of comments. The City will be responsible for preparation and circulation of public notices for the public/stakeholder consultation meetings. Additional consultations with specific stakeholders may be identified through the course of the Study. Further details on the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy are provided in Section 6.0. Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 6 5.1.3 Confirm Vision and Guiding Principles The Consulting Team will be required to facilitate visioning sessions with key stakeholders and the public. The sessions are intended to aid the City in confirming an overall vision and guiding principles for the NPCP, as well as to support the development of a Community Structure Plan and Neighbourhood Plan Areas. This task includes six (6) Public Consultation Session as identified in Section 7.0. The Vision and Community Design Principles included as Appendix B should form the preliminary basis of this exercise and shall be refined by the Consulting Team, in consultation with the City, as a result of stakeholder and public engagement. 5.1.4 Lakeridge Health Acute Care Hospital – Request for Information The Consulting Team is to use a $20,000 total budget allotment (excluding HST) to assist the City of Pickering’s Hospital Task Force with the completion of the necessary Lakeridge Health Request for Information (RFI) and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) processes associated with a new acute care hospital site selection within Durham Region. It is the understanding, that Lakeridge Health will be undertaking a RFI and/or RFP process for the new acute care hospital site located within Durham Region. In addition to the budget allotment, the Consulting Team is to include appropriate tasks within the Work Plan to include address the potential for a hospital site located within the NPCP. 5.2 Phase 2: Background Studies Phase 2 of the Community Planning Program includes the following key tasks: 5.2.1 Prepare Terms of Reference The initial step of the Phase 2 Work Program involves the preparation of detailed Terms of Reference for required studies, circulation of draft Terms of Reference to the Steering Committee for review and comment, and finalization of Terms of Reference prior to commencing work on the respective studies. This task includes one (1) Steering Committee Meeting as identified in Section 7.0. 5.2.2 Undertake Required Background Studies The following studies and analyses will be required to be completed by the Consulting Team. It is expected that the City will circulate draft reports to all relevant agencies and stakeholders for review and comment and that reports will be finalized based on this input. Planning Report and Community Master Plan This report provides the overall planning framework and policy recommendations for the Northeast Pickering Community Plan (“NPCP”). The key sub-deliverables of the report will include: Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 7 1) An overall statement of the intended character and objectives for the NPCP will be included to provide the framework and vision. 2) Compliance matrix addressing the requirements of Provincial Plans, Durham Region Official Plan, and Pickering Official Plan policies. 3) A growth management analysis, including the forecasted population, employment, housing mix, density, and recommended phasing policies to stage development. 4) Recommended NPCP Community Structure Plan, including: a. Recommended location of community structural elements such as community facilities, parks, hospital, arterial and major collectors roads, and centres and corridors. b. Proposed land use structure and designations, c. Delineation of Neighbourhood Plan Areas, d. Description of the other background studies that feed into the analysis. The report will form the planning basis for a Community Structure Draft Official Plan Amendment for the NPCP. The Community Structure OPA provides a framework for the preparation of Neighbourhood Plans by establishing policies on land use, accessible, affordable & age-friendly housing, transportation, urban design, community facilities, environmental protection, and servicing and infrastructure for the NPCP. Relevant work completed to-date: Veraine Master Plan Report, prepared by Sasaki, dated October 2019; Community Services and Facilities Study Community, cultural, recreational and other public uses are an essential component of the development of the Northeast Pickering Community. The Community Services and Facilities Study assesses the need for community services and facilities (e.g. community centres, parks and open space, schools, places of worship, emergency services) required to adequately support the planned population of the NPCP. The key sub-deliverables of the report include: 1) A review of the community services and facility goals and objectives of the Region and City Official Plans, including a review of all relevant documents including the City’s Recreation and Parks Master Plan. 2) An assessment of the need for community services and facilities based on population driven service ratios or other City and agency standard service levels and requirements; 3) A description of where, how, and when the public services and facilities could be provided. 4) a recommendation based on best practices regarding parks and recreation and opportunities for the development of joint and/or mixed-use facilities to achieve land use efficiencies. Transportation Background Analysis This analysis is required to assess the adequacy of existing local and regional infrastructure (transportation/transit, including pedestrian and bicycle paths), as well as evaluate and identify infrastructure requirements (i.e., new or upgraded local and Regional infrastructure) that will be Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 8 necessary to service the Northeast Pickering Community. This analysis will build off Durham’s Transportation Master Plan and Pickering’s Integrated Transportation Master Plan (for which a Notice of Study Completion has been issued), as well as the City and Region Official Plan policies. The key sub-deliverables of the report will include: 1) An integrated transportation/transit strategy (e.g., road network, public transit, active transportation, complete streets) that will support a well-connected network of corridors and complete streets (roads, rails, sidewalks, trails and bikeways). 2) Phases 1 and 2 of the Environmental Assessment (EA) process under the Environmental Assessment Act, with respect to the planning and layout of any arterial or major (mid-block) collector roads. Policies will also be included in the Plan to inform the later completion of Phases 3 and 4 of the EA process. Relevant work completed: Preliminary Transportation Study Veraine, Pickering: Final Report, prepared by IBI Group, dated October 2019; High Level Background Servicing Analysis The servicing analysis will be required to examine and identify the adequacy of existing local and regional water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as major infrastructure requirements (i.e., new or upgraded local and Regional infrastructure) necessary to service the Northeast Pickering Community. Information from the Region’s Water and Wastewater Master Plan Study Review (currently underway), as well as City and Regional Official Plan policies should be used to inform this analysis. The key sub-deliverables of this study will include: 1) An evaluation of alternatives and recommendations for a preferred strategy. 2) The preferred means of servicing the community. Relevant work completed: Preliminary Master Servicing Report Veraine – North East Pickering, prepared by SCS Consulting Group Ltd., dated April 2020; Natural Heritage and Hazard Background Analysis This analysis will inventory, characterize and assess natural hazard, natural heritage and water resource features and functions within the NPCP. The analysis will provide recommendations for the protection, conservation and management of natural hazard, natural heritage, and water resource features within the NPCP. The Natural Heritage and Hazard Background Analysis will draw on the City and Regional Official plan policies as well as TRCA and CLOCA guidelines. The key sub-deliverables of this study will include: 1) A hydrology assessment based on flood plain modelling and land use concept and a Regional Flood Analysis and an Assessment of Mitigation Measures 2) A desktop assessment of natural heritage features, and recommendations for the creation of a natural heritage system, including mapping and proposed policies; 3) Recommendations for a management strategy, implementation and monitoring plan to be implemented through the NPCP and future Neighbourhood Planning Programs. Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 9 Relevant work completed: Veraine Environmental Conditions Report: Final Report, prepared by GeoProcess Research Associates, dated June 2020; Veraine Hydrologic and Hydrogeologic Characterization Final Report, prepared by GeoProcess Research Associates, dated June 15, 2020; Archeological Assessment The archaeological assessment will identify, assess, and inventory significant archaeological resources or sites and develop a strategy to conserve those archaeological resources as per Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries 2011 Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists. The assessment will also need to draw upon policies of the City and Regional Official Plans. The key sub-deliverables of this study will include: 1) Stage 1 and Stage 2 assessments including: a. background study, b. property inspection, c. property assessment, d. identification of lands requiring further study. Cultural Heritage Analysis This cultural heritage analysis will identify, inventory and assess the significance of cultural heritage resources (built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes) within and in close proximity to the Northeast Pickering Community. Further, it will provide recommendations for the conservation of the cultural heritage resources within the Northeast Pickering Community and draw upon the City and Regional Official Plan policies. Information from Pickering’s Municipal Heritage Register and Cultural Strategic Plan, among other plans and studies should be used to inform this analysis. Urban Design Guidelines The Urban Design Guidelines will result in urban design recommendations that assist in the interpretation of the City’s Official Plan policies. The guidelines will detail and illustrate how the Official Plan urban design goals and objectives for the built and natural environment will be achieved within the NPCP Neighbourhoods. The guidelines will provide high-level design direction and will inform the preparation of more detailed urban design and sustainability guidelines as part of future Neighbourhood Planning processes. Housing Affordability Strategy The strategy will detail the means to achieve the affordable housing targets established by the City and Regional Official Plan policies in housing forms considered affordable to low- and moderate-income households. The strategy will include a demographic and housing profile of the City of Pickering, an analysis of affordability and recommend policies and implementation measures to accommodate affordable housing within the NPCP area and future Neighbourhood Plan areas. The strategy will also need to consider the findings of Durham Region’s At Home in Durham (Housing Plan) and Pickering’s Housing Strategy Study (currently underway), as well Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 10 as the City and Regional Official Plan policies. The Housing Affordability Strategy will be implemented through the NPCP. Retail Market Study The Retail Market Study will determine the total amount, type, role and function of retail uses to properly serve residents in the Northeast Pickering Community. The study will recommend the distribution of retail space within a retail hierarchy as well as identify the most appropriate locations for designating retail commercial land. In completing the Retail Market Study, the consulting team should consult with the Region of Durham as to whether a Regional Interest in commercial planning has been triggered. This study will also draw from City and Regional Official Plan policies. Agricultural Impact Assessment This assessment will include a review of agricultural land uses within and surrounding the Northeast Pickering Community and the applicable planning policies and regulations. The assessment will identify the potential of adverse physical and operational impacts of the proposed land uses on surrounding agricultural uses and where applicable propose mitigative measures. It will also need to consider how the change in land use will adversely affect existing and future agricultural production or activities in the area. The assessment will need to draw upon the work and recommendations of the Durham Region Agricultural Strategy and the City and Region Official Plan policies. Information from OMAFRA’s Guidance Document for Agricultural Impact Assessments, among other plans and studies, should be used to guide this analysis. Relevant work completed: High Level Agricultural Assessment for Agricultural Capability, Livestock Operations and Identification of Agri-food Network Operators Durham Region, prepared by DBH Soil Services Inc., dated October 2019. Sustainability Plan The purpose of the Sustainability Plan is to establish sustainable initiatives, principles and implementation measures to guide future development. The plan should align with and build upon the goals and objectives found within the City and Regional Official Plans. The plan should review and consider the City of Pickering Sustainable Guidelines (latest version currently under review), Guideline #1 and Guideline #2 as well as Durham’s Community Climate Action Plan. Furthermore, it should identify sustainability measures at different stages of the development process (e.g. those applicable at draft plan of subdivision vs those more appropriate at site plan control and building permit. Relevant work completed: The Veraine Sustainability Report, prepared by Urban Equation, dated October 2019; Employment Lands Strategy The Employment Lands Strategy (ELS) will provide a recommended vision and strategy to ensure the provision of an adequate supply of jobs for the City of Pickering’s growing population. The ELS is to include a review of the City of Pickering’s current employment land areas and related policies, best practices review, and analysis of trends/factors influencing Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 11 employment. It will assist in identifying employment land locations (primarily along the Highway 407 corridor) and offer guidance on the planning framework and policy recommendations for the NPCP. 5.2.3 Develop Community Structure Plan and Neighbourhood Plan Areas Based on the results of the visioning exercises and the findings and recommendations of preliminary background study work the Consulting Team will refine the Community Structure Plan and Neighbourhood Plan Areas and will identify next steps and requirements for Neighbourhood Plans. The Consulting Team, along with City staff and in consultation with the Steering Committee will assess the merits of the Community Structure Plan and delineated Neighbourhood Plan Areas. This task includes one (1) Public Consultation Session and one (1) Steering Committee Meeting as identified in Section 7.0. 5.3 Phase 3: Refinement of Community Structure Plan & Neighbourhood Plan Areas & Preparation of Draft Official Plan Amendment Phase 3 of the Community Planning Program includes the following key tasks: 5.3.1 Prepare Draft Official Plan Amendment This task involves the preparation of draft Official Plan Amendment policies and associated schedules for the NPCP. The draft Official Plan Amendment will be a “parent” or “Part One” plan, and at minimum shall contain the vision, the guiding principles, the master plan concept, and implementing policies including directions on secondary plan requirements. The draft amendment will be circulated to relevant agencies and stakeholders for review and comment. This task includes one (1) Steering Committee Meeting as identified in Section 7.0. 5.4 Phase 4: Official Plan Amendment Adoption and Approval Phase 4 of the Community Planning Program includes the following key tasks: 5.4.1 Official Plan Amendment Adoption This task involves the refinement of the draft Official Plan Amendment and associated schedules in response to agency and stakeholder comments. It will result in the preparation of a draft final Official Plan Amendment and associated schedules for consideration by the City’s Planning & Development Committee and Council for adoption. This task includes one (1) Statutory Public Meeting and one (1) Committee/Council Meeting for the Recommended By-law. Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 12 5.4.2 Official Plan Amendment Regional Approval The Council adopted Official Plan Amendment and supporting background studies will be provided by the City to the Region of Durham for approval. This task includes City staff’s and the Consulting Team’s review and response, as required, to Regional comments and proposed modifications regarding the Council adopted Official Plan Amendment. Consultation and Engagement Strategy Initiating a dialogue with the public and stakeholders, and facilitating participation in the process is key to achieving broad support in the development and successful implementation of the new By-law. A strong emphasis placed on consultation in this Study. The consultation strategy is to include proposed consultations (information and response components) with Aboriginal communities, First Nations and Métis communities. It is noted that the strategy is to be flexible and adaptable, considering the information obtained throughout the consultation strategy. As such, the Consulting Team shall prepare, and include in their proposal, a consultation strategy that demonstrates how they propose to obtain early input from the public and stakeholders in an effort to advance the resolution of issues, and identify concerns requiring further research. The consultation strategy is to incorporate the City of Pickering’s digital engagement platform. The final consultation strategy is to be developed following the project kick-off meeting and in coordination with the City of Pickering’s Corporate Communicates staff to ensure that it utilizes current communication methods/platforms. Over the course of the Community Plan process, the Consulting Team will facilitate public consultation, host open houses, present the draft discussion papers and draft By-law to Planning & Development Committee and Council, and present the recommended By-law to Planning & Development Committee. The City shall be responsible for the preparation and circulation of public notices for public/stakeholder consultation meetings and public meetings. Additional consultations with specific stakeholders may be required. The Consulting Team will be responsible for the following: • Facilitation, presentation and subject matter expertise at public and stakeholder meetings, including the preparation and delivery of any presentations, preparation and printing of handout material and/or display boards, and, staffing for public consultation sessions; • Presentation and subject matter expertise at meetings of the Planning & Development Committee and Council; including the preparation and delivery of any presentations, display boards, and consolidation/summary of comments; • Creation and maintenance of a public consultation file, including a matrix documenting public and stakeholder comments with the Project Team and City staff responses; • Preparation of agenda, draft meeting notes, and final meeting notes for the progress meetings and Steering Committee meetings; • Advice/input on consultation proposed by The City, such as media releases and Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 13 newspaper ads, social media advertisements, website page, brochures, etc; and, • Recommended approach for consultation (and form of consultation) with specific stakeholders that may be warranted or appropriate to seek input on specific topics. The City’s Project Manager will be responsible for the following: • Establishment and updating of a study page on the City’s website to facilitate communication with the public; • Creation and maintenance of a database of public, stakeholder and agency contacts; • Posting of social media messaging; • Booking of venues and audio visual equipment, and provision of refreshments (as warranted) for all public and stakeholder meetings; • Circulation of any study documents/deliverables; and, • Preparation and circulation of public notices in the local newspaper, mail, email, on the City’s website, etc. All external consultation elements will require pre-approval by the City’s Project Manager and are subject to participation by the City. The consultation strategy proposed by the Project Team shall comply with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act requirements. Meetings & Presentations The following lists the type and minimum number of meetings that are to be included in the proponent’s proposal. The Project Schedule identified in Section 8.0, includes preliminary targets by phase for key meetings/presentations. Meeting Minimum Number Start-up Meeting • One (1) Start-up Meeting with Consultant Team and City’s Project Manager 1 Steering Committee Meetings • One (1) Kick-off Meeting • One (1) Terms of Reference Review Meeting • Two (2) Draft Background Studies, Preliminary Concept, Structure and Neighbourhood Plan Areas Review Meeting • Two (2) Draft Official Plan Amendment Review Meeting 6 Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 14 Public Consultation Sessions • One (1) Session on Visioning and Guiding Principles; • One (1) Session on Preliminary Concept, Structure and Neighbourhood Plan Areas • One (1) Recommended Structure and Neighbourhood Plan 3 Planning & Development Committee Meetings and/or Council Meetings These meetings include: • One (1) Statutory Public Meeting • One (1) Information/Update Meeting • One (1) Meeting for Recommended By-law 3 TOTAL 13 Additional Meetings may be required over the course of the Community Plan process. These meetings will be identified by the City’s Project Manager, in consultation with the Consulting Team Project Lead and Steering Committee, during the course of the Community Plan process. Project Schedule The Community Plan process is expected to take approximately twenty-four (24) months with an award and start-up meeting between the Consulting Team and City’s Project Manager prior to [INSERT DATE]. Proponents shall submit a work plan, in the form of a Gantt Chart (or other similar illustration), for all portions of the contract in accordance with the estimated timeline below. The work plan must contain detailed descriptions of all tasks to be performed, staff responsible for each task, key milestones and activities for completing the work. Proponents may propose alternative milestone events and/or dates, provided that the proposed overall duration does not exceed twenty-four (24) months. Expected Date Award of Contract TBD Phase 1 – Develop Work Plan and Confirmation of Vision and Principles 4 months (concurrent with Phase 2) Start-up Meeting TBD Complete Stakeholder Engagement Strategy TBD Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 15 Steering Committee Kick-off Meeting TBD Public Consultation Meeting #1 TBD Phase 2 – Background Studies, Preliminary Community Structure Plan & Neighbourhood Plan Areas 12 months (concurrent with Phase 1) Complete Terms of Reference for Background Studies TBD Complete Draft Background Studies TBD Complete Preliminary Concept, Structure and Neighbourhood Plan Areas TBD Public Consultation Meeting #2 TBD Phase 3 – Community Structure Plan & Neighbourhood Plan Areas Refinement & Draft Official Plan Amendment 6 months Complete Draft Official Plan Amendment TBD Phase 4 – Official Plan Amendment Adoption & Approval 6 months Statutory Public Meeting at Planning and Development Committee TBD Official Plan Amendment Adoption TBD Official Plan Amendment Approval TBD Considerations 9.1 AODA Compliance and City of Pickering Brand Guidelines Studies, reports, plans and presentations that will be published on the City of Pickering website must be provided to the City in an accessible format compatible to Adobe Acrobat XI or higher. Companies performing the work for the City must comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”), in particular the Integrated Accessibility Standards, O. Reg. 191/11. Unless determined by the City to not be practicable, Companies shall ensure that any information, products, deliverables and/or communications (as defined in the Integrated Regulation) produced pursuant to a contract shall be in conformity with World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA and shall Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 16 be provided in accessible Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, etc. Visit Ontario.ca for rules on how to comply. Materials produced must comply with the City’s Creating Accessible Documents Procedure. All documents and products produced by the Company that will be released to the public (electronic and hard copy) must also comply with the City’s Brand Guidelines. This includes PowerPoint presentations, reports, newsletters, brochures and any other handout material. 9.2 Submission of Electronic Documents All electronic documents produced by the Project Team during the course of the study and at the conclusion of it will be compatible with the City’s Information Technology systems and software. At the conclusion of the Study, the Company will compile and submit to the City all electronic files corresponding, but not limited to, the following: • letters and communications, memorandums, meeting minutes and agendas in Microsoft Word 2016 • background and technical documents in Microsoft Word or Excel, as applicable • study report(s) and appendices, including draft By-laws in the following formats, as applicable: o Microsoft Word 2016 o Adobe InDesign o PDF (compatible with Acrobat Pro Version 2019.010.20091) • GIS and AutoCAD (Map 3D 2018) files in the following format: o GIS shapefile georeferenced to NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_17N o WKID: 26917 Authority: EPSG • sketches, drawings, illustrations and graphics in the following, as applicable: o AutoCAD (map 3D 2018) georeferenced to NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_17N o Corel Draw (X8) o Adobe Illustrator Resources The City will, upon request, make a variety of documents and data available to the Project Team. In certain circumstances, the Project Team may need to enter into an agreement with the City or other public body to access or use certain data sets. The study resources include: • Planning Act • Provincial Policy Statement Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 17 • A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe • Greenbelt Plan • Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan • TRCA Living City Policies • Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan • OMAFRA’s Guidance Document for Agricultural Impact Assessments and Minimum Distance Separation Formulae Region of Durham • Durham Regional Official Plan • Transportation Master Plan • Water and Wastewater Master Plan Study Review (in progress) • At Home in Durham (Housing Plan) • Durham Region Agricultural Strategy City of Pickering • Pickering Official Plan • Recreation & Parks Master Plan • Integrated Transportation Master Plan (in progress) • Cultural Strategic Plan • Housing Strategy Study (in progress) • City of Pickering Sustainable Guidelines • Municipal Heritage Register Landowner Group Documents • Why Veraine? Settlement Boundary Expansion Rationale, prepared by Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., dated June 2020 • Veraine Master Plan Report, prepared by Sasaki, dated October 2019 • Veraine Environmental Conditions Report: Final Report, prepared by GeoProcess Research Associates, dated June 2020 • Veraine Hydrologic and Hydrogeologic Characterization Final Report, prepared by GeoProcess Research Associates, dated June 15, 2020 • Preliminary Transportation Study Veraine, Pickering: Final Report, prepared by IBI Group, dated October 2019 • Preliminary Master Servicing Report Veraine – North East Pickering, prepared by SCS Consulting Group Ltd., dated April 2020 Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 18 • The Veraine Sustainability Report, prepared by Urban Equation, dated October 2019 • High Level Agricultural Assessment for Agricultural Capability, Livestock Operations and Identification of Agri-food Network Operators Durham Region, prepared by DBH Soil Services Inc., dated October 2019 Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 19 B: MATERIAL DISCLOSURES The material disclosures that apply to this Request for Proposals, if any, are set out below. Not applicable for this Proposal. The pre-conditions of award that apply to this Request for Proposals, if any, are set out below. 1. The Proponent agrees to provide to the City for review after closing: a) A copy of the City’s Health & Safety form (currently dated and signed); b) A certificate of insurance completed by the Company’s agent, broker or insurer (City form is attached); and c) Such further information as the City may require, as requested in writing. Items (a) and (b) do not have to be submitted with the proposal. Documentation (a) and (b) shall be provided within three (3) business days of written request by the City. The City’s findings shall be used to serve the best interests of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. 2. Supplementary Documents: Subsequent to the Request for Proposal opening and upon request, the following documentation may be requested by the City for approval at any time throughout the duration of the project: a) A completed Accessibility Regulations for Contracted Services from; b) A completed Sub-contractors List, listing all sub-contractors who may be carrying out any part of this Contract; and c) Such further information, as the City may request in writing. Documentation shall be provided within three (3) business days of written request by the City. The City’s findings shall be used to serve the best interests of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 20 C: MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The mandatory technical requirements that apply to this Request for Proposals, if any, are set out below. Not applicable for this Proposal. Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 21 D: RATED CRITERIA The following is an overview of the categories and weighting for the rated criteria of the Request for Proposals. Proponents who do not meet a minimum threshold score for a category will not proceed to the next stage of the evaluation process. Rated Criteria Category Weighting (Points) Threshold Company’s Experience and Qualifications 15 Understanding of Project 15 Work Plan and Deliverables 30 Project Manager, Project Team and Resources 20 Quality of References 5 Total Rated Criteria Points 85 51 Pricing 15 Total Points 100 Interview (up to 3 Proponents, if required) 25 Total Points (if interview required) 125 Company’s Experience and Qualifications = 15 Points a) Provide a Company profile and three (3) relevant examples of past projects within the last five (5) years that are comparable in scope. This should include a project synopsis that identifies the team members assembled who worked on the project, the current project status, budgeted costs versus actual costs, scheduling issues and resolutions, and design challenges or efficiencies. Provide client names, contacts and up-to-date contact phone numbers. b) A description demonstrating the Company’s substantial resources and support services available. c) A description of the Company’s proven methodology for communicating information to the applicable stakeholders. Understanding of Project = 15 Points The Proposal should include information that provides: a) Information that the Proponent understands the objectives and requirements of this project. Proponents must relate these objectives to past experience or expertise of the Proponent and/or their team; and Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 22 b) A summary of the risks, problems or issues associated with the work and how they will be mitigated. Work Plan and Deliverables = 30 Points The Proponent is to provide a written response which clearly and concisely details the following: 1. An indication of when the Consultant can commence the work; 2. A detailed work plan for Phases 1 - 4 indicating and detailing the method, tasks and deliverables, including an outline of the methods to engage and communicate with the public; 3. A preliminary work schedule that identifies work phases (by Gantt Chart or other similar illustration) including key dates for major deliverables (concept, goals and objectives, development criteria, community workshops and focus groups, infrastructure and implementation) in the proposed detailed work plan; 4. Proposed staffing roles and the amount of time that they will be dedicated to this project; 5. State the assumptions regarding the roles and involvement of City staff; 6. Identification of “value-added” services brought by the Consultant’s team; and 7. A description of the quality control methods that will be employed throughout the work phases. Project Manager, Project Team and Resources = 20 Points It is important that the Work be provided by a staff team that can demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in providing similar services for projects of comparable nature, size and scope. In particular, the Proponent should provide an overview of the key personnel who would be primarily involved in the project and include the following: a) Identify the prime firm submitting the Proposal and the sub-consultant firms (if applicable) that will be assembled to undertake the work for each part of the deliverables. b) The name, title, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address of the Project Manager; c) Condensed resumes and professional credentials of each individual on the Project Team that highlights their education, training, and work history; d) The respective roles of the team members and their current office locations. Team members named in this RFP cannot be replaced without prior written approval from the City; Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 23 e) Current and future project list that will be undertaken by members of the Proponent’s team including their current workload (i.e., identify other competing priorities that are assigned to each member within this project timeline); and f) Organizational chart that clearly defines the chain of command for each individual with the team. Quality of References = 5 Points Relevance of projects similar in scope and value completed over the last five (5) years. Complete Appendix E – Reference Form (or supply on other paper stock) and submit with the proposal. The City will contact the references provided as part of its evaluation process. Pricing = 15 Points Proponents should review, complete and submit Appendix C, Pricing Form. Interview – 25 Points (if required) Up to a maximum of three (3) of the top-ranked Proponents may be selected to attend an interview with key City staff at a mutually agreeable date/time at the City’s specified location. Interview questions may be provided to those Proponents who have been chosen, prior to the interview. Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 24 Appendix A – Northeast Pickering Community Plan Study Area Northeast Pickering Community Plan RFP-XX-2021 Appendix D – Request for Proposal Particulars Page 25 Appendix B – Preliminary Vision and Community Design Principles Vision for Northeast Pickering Community Plan “To create a world-renowned community based on healthy, sustainable and thriving principles that will enable leading edge innovations in housing affordability, environmental stewardship and improved quality of life.” Modified Community Design Principles from Resolution #173/19 (attached). Community Planning Principles: Veraine Appendix 1 Veraine will be a prototypical community focused on the mental and physical well-being of its residents and the sustainability of its natural environment. This will be accomplished through ground-breaking approaches to environmental and social place-making, healthy living practices, and community resiliency. Veraine is conceptualized and realized through a holistically planned community that is Complete, Thriving (Sustainable) and Connected (Smart). 1. A Complete Community: a. Neighbourhoods that support a fully inclusive and integrated lifestyle where residents and visitors alike can live, learn, work and socialize; all within the bounds of their own community. b. A multi-generational community offering a wide variety of housing choice and affordability, that is designed for residents from all walks and stages of life—a community to age in place. c. A mixed-use town-centre acting as a central focal point for shopping, entertainment, high-rise living, and employment, in cohesion with neighbourhoods containing a mix of densities to generate demand for the local transit and active transit network. d. Integrates with the greater surrounding area and region by embracing its authenticity, as well as its diversity of people, places, and natural habitats. e. Walkable neighbourhoods linked by multi-modal connections and an intuitive grid network which offer seamless opportunities for healthy living and active and safe active transport along streets and intersections. 2. A Thriving (Sustainable) Community: a. Create a highly resource efficient community that deploys cost-effective, community scale solutions to achieve reduced greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water consumption, and waste generation. b. Celebrates and enhances the Region's ecological systems and resources for future generations through land stewardship and the preservation of natural heritage. c. Resilient to a changing climate and the varying characteristics of Canadian weather through infrastructure, building, home, and community design. d. Achieves economic sustainability through the inclusion of a strong employment node with a focus on health and wellness, higher education, and a wide variety of commercial and professional service industries to ensure a diverse range of employment options and opportunities. e. Strives for excellence in environmental and social placemaking through a myriad of initiatives including maintaining existing/historic hedgerows and concession roads for use as a natural trail system and managing North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. Proposed Modifications to the Veraine - Community Planning Principles Attachment 2 Community Planning Principles: Veraine Appendix 1 stormwater using sustainable design that strives to capture the greatest amount of rainwater that the nat ural system will allow. 3.A Connected (Smart) Community a.A future-focused community that is adaptable and evolving, supporting future opportunities for innovative forms of transportation through adaptable infrastructure. b.Provides and allows for the potential of various incoming multi-modal transportation opportunities that take advantage of smart technologies including Autonomous Vehicles (AV). c.Integrated planning approach to land use to maximize the potential for dual use functions such as resource efficient structure being integrated with inclusive neighbourhood spaces. d.Achieves a sustainable and healthful way of life through the deployment of low-carbon and smart systems and technologies at the district-scale and building-scale. e.Optimizes solar gain opportunities through a grid street network potentially aligned with True North where feasible. North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. Proposed Modifications to the Veraine - Community Planning Principles Attachment 2 Appendix II to Report No. PLN 31-21 Funding Agreement for Northeast Pickering Community Plan Consulting Assistance NORTH EAST PICKERING COMMUNITY PLAN FUNDING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this  day of , 2021 BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) and NORTH EAST PICKERING LANDOWNERS GROUP INC. (hereinafter referred to as the “Trustee”) RECITALS: A. The Trustee represents owners of land listed in Schedule “A” (the “Owners”). B. The Owners’ lands are located in the north east area of the City of Pickering identified and depicted on Schedule “B” within the thick red line (the “North East Pickering Area ”). C. The Owners have agreed to initiate a process to pursue the development of the North East Pickering Area including, inter alia, the completion of a proposed community plan (“Community Plan”). D. The Owners have agreed to fund the full costs associated with the preparation of the Community Plan, subject to the terms of this Agreement. E. The Trustee has been appointed by the Owners to act on their behalf in order to implement the terms of this Agreement. F. The Trustee and the City have entered into this Agreement to confirm the manner in which the Owners, through the Trustee, will provide funding for the Community Plan, participate in the process of the Community Plan, and recover costs in the future. G. The City is authorized to execute this Agreement through the enactment of By- law  by the City’s Council on  . NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties covenant and agree as follows. ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 1.1 Definitions - In this Agreement, the following terms and expressions shall have the following meanings: (a) “Actual Costs” means all actual costs incurred by the City, and any other costs agreed to by the City and the Trustee, to complete the Community Plan, and includes, but is not limited to, HST and project management or administrative costs of the City associated with the completion of any aspect of the preparation and approval of the Community Plan. (b) “Additional Costs” means any amount of the Actual Costs (or any component thereof) that exceeds the Estimated Costs (or the 2 applicable component thereof) by more than the Contingency Allowance. (c) “Agreement” means this agreement and all Schedules attached hereto, as same may be amended from time to time. (d) “Business Day” means a day other than Saturday or Sunday or any day upon which the principal commercial banks in the geographic area of the City are not open for business during normal banking hours. (e) “Community Plan” has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital C. (f) “Community Plan Area” is the area depicted on a preliminary basis as the lands shown outlined in red on Schedule “B”, and subject to adjustment as determined by the Consultant and the City. (g) “Consultant” means the consulting firm retained by the City to complete the Community Plan. (h) “Contingency Allowance” means an allowance of ten percent (10 %) of the Consultants’ fees, which has been included in the calculation of the Estimated Costs by the City. (i) “Development Charges” means charges imposed pursuant to the Development Charges Act. (j) “Development Charges Act” means the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27, as amended, revised or consolidated from time to time and any successor legislation. (k) “DC By-law” means a by-law to impose Development Charges pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act. (l) “Estimated Costs” means the City’s estimate of the costs to complete the Community Plan to be incurred pursuant to this Agreement set out for reference in Schedule “D” prior to the confirmation of the Actual Costs. (m) “Non-Participating Benefitting Owner” means the owner of any land in the Community Plan Area who is not a “Owner”, as confirmed by the Trustee. (n) “North East Pickering Area” has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital B. (o) “Owner” means an owner of land in the North East Pickering Area currently listed in Schedule “A”, as well as any other owner of land in the North East Pickering Area who contributes its share of the Actual Costs, as confirmed by the Trustee. (p) “Planning Act” means the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, revised, or consolidated from time to time and any successor legislation. (q) “Steering Committee” is defined in Section 3.2. (r) “Terms of Reference” means the terms of reference to be adhered to by the Consultant to prepare the Community Plan dated , a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule “C”. ARTICLE 2 PRINCIPLES 2.1 Principles – The parties agree that the following constitute the principles which govern the interpretation, application, and administration of this Agreement: 3 (a) The City will retain the Consultant to complete the Community Plan in accordance with the Terms of Reference; (b) The Trustee and the Owners will provide input to the completion of the Community Plan as provided for in the Terms of Reference and this Agreement; (c) The Trustee, on behalf of the Owners, will administer payments to the City of the Actual Costs as set out in this Agreement; (d) The City will use best efforts to seek future contributions to the Costs from Non-Participating Benefitting Owners in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan of the City; (e) The Trustee, on behalf of the Owners, has entered into this Agreement on the basis of the understanding that the City will initiate and pursue the completion and final approval of the Community Plan; and (f) Any consent or approval required or permitted under this Agreement shall be sought and considered reasonably, in good faith and in a timely basis. ARTICLE 3 COMMUNITY PLAN PROCESS 3.1 Initiation of Community Plan – The City will be the proponent of the Community Plan. The City covenants and agrees to retain the Consultant and all necessary sub-consultants and complete all necessary work related to the undertaking and completion of the Community Plan, in accordance with the Terms of Reference and the process set out in this Agreement. 3.2 Steering Committee – The parties acknowledge and agree that: (a) The Community Plan will be undertaken in accordance with the process described in the Terms of Reference, which will include the creation of a “Steering Committee” comprising the following persons: (i) The City’s Project Manager (Chair); (ii) The Consulting Team Project Lead (iii) Staff of the City; (iv) Staff of the Region of Durham; (v) Staff of the Conservation Authorities; (vi) The Trustee; and (vii) At least two (2) Owner representatives. (b) The Steering Committee will provide direction related to the Community Plan, be a sounding board for ideas, provide key directions and input for criteria for evaluation of land use alternatives, review all technical input, and oversee the schedule of the project. (c) Through ongoing meetings of the Steering Committee (which will be held regularly) the Trustee and its appointees will be given a meaningful opportunity to comment on the Community Plan process, including, without limitation, with respect to the review, negotiation and approval of any Additional Costs or contingencies. The authorization for the completion of these Additional Costs, either in whole or in part, will be evaluated on an ongoing basis through the Community Plan process, and approved by the Owners through discussion with the Steering 4 Committee to be undertaken at which time it is deemed to be necessary and appropriate. (d) The Consultant will provide leadership to the Steering Committee to ensure that the Community Plan process adheres to the applicable consultation and notification requirements to satisfy the requirements of the Community Plan. Each participant in the Steering Committee will be encouraged to provide the Consultant with any and all relevant background studies that may be in their possession, and will provide the Consultant with all relevant information requested by the Consultant in as timely a manner as is reasonably possible. ARTICLE 4 ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Payments of Costs – The City will, on a phased basis as outlined in the terms of reference, invoice the Trustee in respect of the Estimated Costs (including Contingency Allowance) prior to commencing the next Phase of the Community Plan process. Provided that the City’s invoice is appropriate for the applicable Phase of the Community Plan in accordance with the approved budget of Estimated Costs set out in Schedule “D”, the Trustee will provide payment to the City in the amount set out in the invoice received from the City within fifteen (15) Business Days following receipt of such invoices. 4.2 Cost oversight – In the event that the Owners have an objection to any Additional Costs or if Additional Costs are projected to exceed the contingency amount set out in Schedule “D”, the Trustee, on behalf of the Owners, may request a meeting with the City for the purpose of resolving the issue. In the event that the Trustee delivers written notice of such an objection to the City, a meeting between the City, the Trustee and representatives of the Owners shall be held as soon as possible, and an automatic extension of at least five (5) Business Days following the date that such meeting is held shall apply with respect to the time period for the Trustee to remit any related payment to the City, if any. ARTICLE 5 TRUSTEE 5.1 Appointment – The Trustee represents that it has been duly appointed by the Owners to act as Trustee for the Owners for the purposes of this Agreement. 5.2 Functions of Trustee – The Trustee shall perform the functions specified in this Agreement and functions ancillary thereto. The Trustee shall generally do all such things required to give effect to those provisions of this Agreement, in accordance with the intentions of the parties as expressed by the terms of this Agreement. 5.3 Representative of Trustee – For the purpose of any of the functions of Trustee that entail communications and/or interactions between the Trustee and the City pursuant to this Agreement, the affairs and functions of the Trustee shall be controlled, managed, and performed by lawyers at a law firm retained to act on behalf of the Trustee and the Owners for this purpose. ARTICLE 6 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 6.1 Trustee representations and warranties – The Trustee represents and warrants that, as of the date of this Agreement: (a) It is duly incorporated, organized, and subsisting under the laws of the Province of Ontario. (b) It has all necessary capacity, power, and authority to enter into and to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. (c) Neither the execution of this Agreement nor the fulfilment of or compliance with the terms and conditions hereof: 5 (i) Conflicts with or will conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of or constitute a default under the constating documentation of the Trustee; and (ii) Conflicts in a material respect with or will conflict in a material respect with or result in a material breach of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of or constitute a material default under any agreement, licence, or other instrument to which the Trustee is a party or by which it is bound. (d) To its knowledge after due inquiry, there are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against the Trustee which could reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 6.2 City representations and warranties – The City represents and warrants that, as of the date of this Agreement that: (a) It is a municipal corporation duly established and organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario. (b) It has all necessary capacity, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Part II of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended and, subject only to the qualifications expressly provided in this Agreement, to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. (c) To its knowledge after due inquiry, there are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against the City which could reasonably be anticipated to materially adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. ARTICLE 7 TERM AND TERMINATION 7.1 Effective date of this Agreement – This Agreement shall be of no force and effect until executed by the City and the Trustee. Once so executed, the effective date of this Agreement shall be deemed conclusively to be the date shown on the first page of the Agreement. 7.2 Termination – This Agreement shall terminate upon such time as the Community Plan is complete, finally approved and in force, and the City confirms that the Actual Costs have been paid by the Trustee. ARTICLE 8 OWNER RECOVERIES 8.1 Development Charges – The City acknowledges that policies in the City’s Official Plan permit the Actual Costs to be included in an existing and/or future DC By-law for the City. The City will include the Actual Costs within a DC By- law for the City and will provide any available Development Charge credits to the Owners in relation to the Actual Costs. 8.2 Recoveries from Non-Participating Benefitting Owners – The City agrees to use its best efforts to recover the portions of the Actual Costs funded by the Owners through the Trustee pursuant to this Agreement for the benefit of Non- Participating Benefitting Owners, by requiring, as a condition of development, that appropriate cost sharing arrangements be entered into by Non- Participating Benefitting Owners. The City further agrees to support the inclusion of a specific policy in the Community Plan that requires that appropriate cost sharing arrangements be entered into by Non-Participating Benefitting Owners to reimburse the Owners for the Actual Costs as a condition of development approval. 6 ARTICLE 9 NOTICE 9.1 Notice particulars – Any notice, demand, acceptance, request, or other communication (“Notice”) required to be given hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be given by personal delivery or email and addressed to: (a) The City as follows: The Corporation of the City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Attention: Catherine Rose, Chief Planner Email: crose@pickering.ca (b) The Trustee as follows: North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. c/o Davies Howe LLP The Tenth Floor 425 Adelaide Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3C1 Attention: Daniel Steinberg Email: daniels@davieshowe.com 9.2 Method of notice – Any notice shall be conclusively deemed to have been given to and received by the party to which it is addressed (a) if personally delivered, on the date of delivery; or (b) if by email or facsimile, on the day transmission delivery is confirmed by the party delivering the notice, provided that if delivery occurs after 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard time, on a Business Day or at any time which is not a Business Day, delivery shall be conclusively deemed to have been given on the next Business Day. ARTICLE 10 GENERAL PROVISIONS 10.1 Recitals – The parties agree that the recitals herein are true and accurate and form part of this Agreement. 10.2 Singular and plural – Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa. 10.3 Gender – Words importing gender include all genders. 10.4 Captions and headings – The captions and headings contained herein are for reference only and in no way affect this Agreement or its interpretation. 10.5 Covenants – Each agreement and obligation of each party hereto in this Agreement, even though not expressed as a covenant, shall be considered for all purposes to be a covenant. 10.6 Applicable law – This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable thereto and shall be treated in all respects as an Ontario contract. 10.7 Currency – All references to currency in this Agreement shall be references to Canadian dollars. 10.8 Entire agreement – This Agreement, the schedules referred to herein constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersede all prior agreements, representations, reports, recommendations, statements, promises, information, arrangements, and understandings, whether oral or 7 written, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. 10.9 Successors and assigns - It is hereby agreed by the parties hereto that this Agreement shall be enforceable by and against the parties, their administrators, heirs (where applicable), successors and permitted assigns. 10.10 Force majeure – If the City is delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act required to be performed by the City under this Agreement by reason of acts of God, strikes, lockouts, unavailability of materials, curtailment of transportation facilities, failure of power, prohibitive governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrections, war, terrorist activities, explosions, unavoidable casualty or the act or failure to act of any other party (except those for whom in law the City is responsible), adverse weather conditions preventing the performance of work, or other unspecified, unforeseen or uncontrollable events beyond the City’s control, then the time for performance of such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such delay. 10.11 Modifications and amendments – No modifications or amendment to this Agreement may be made unless agreed to by the parties in writing. 10.12 Further assurances – At all times and from time to time hereafter upon every reasonable written request to do so, the Parties shall make, execute, deliver or cause to be made, done, executed and delivered, all such further acts, deeds, assurances and things as may be reasonably required to implement and carry out, the true intent and meaning of this Agreement. 10.13 Parties to act reasonably – Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement, wherever in this Agreement any decision, action, consent, approval, or fee is to be made, taken or charged by or on behalf of any party hereto, this Agreement requires that the parties and their respective agents, servants, consultants or contractors shall act reasonably, expeditiously, and in good faith in respect thereof. 10.14 Time of the essence – Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 10.15 Counterpart execution – This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (i.e. it shall not be necessary for all of the parties to have signed the same copy hereof) and may be executed and/or transmitted by facsimile or e-mail. 10.16 No fettering – W here any provision of this Agreement contemplates a future legislative or policy decision within the discretion of Council of the City, such decision shall remain within the sole and unfettered legislative or policy discretion of Council of the City. 10.17 Schedules – The following schedules are attached to and form an integral part of this Agreement: Schedule “A” List of Owners Schedule “B” Plan Depicting North East Pickering Area Schedule “C” Terms of Reference Schedule “D” Estimated Costs The parties are signing this Agreement on the date above first written. [SIGNATURE PAGES TO FOLLOW] PI C K E R I N G WH I T B Y 8TH CON RD 7TH CON RD SA L E M R D SI D E L I N E 6 SI D E L I N E 4 SI D E L I N E 2 WE S T N E Y R D SI D E L I N E 8 SI D E L I N E 4 HWY 7 LA K E R I D G E R D WE S T N E Y R D LA K E R I D G E R D KI N S A L E R D 6TH CON RD £¤407 3 2 20 1 10 4 5 8 19 17 12 16 14 13 15 6 11 7 18 21 9 Sources: Goog le Earth Im ag ery, May 2018 Contains inform ation licensed und er the Open Governm ent Licence – Ontario North East Pickering Municipal Boundary Greenbelt Plan - Protected Country Hamlet Non-Developable Area Hwy 407 Right-of-Way 30m Hydro Corridor Natural Area/Natural Heritage System Participating Landowners Armland Group Brown Group Clark (Ravi) Coughlan Homes Dorsay Trinison Tribute 0 250 500125 metres Ü PARTICIPATING LANDOWNERS NORTH EAST PICKERING MGP File: 20-2918 Date: May 17, 2021 KINSALE GREENWOOD KINSALE PARTICIPATING LANDOWNERS DEVELOPABLE AREA Notes: 1. Areas m easured in hectares. 2. Developable area exclud es: - Greenbelt Plan (outsid e of Veraine Com m unity) - Hig hw ay 407 R ig ht-of-Way - 30m Hyd ro Corrid or - Natural Area Desig nation from Sched ule I: Land Use Structure, Pickering Official Plan, Ed ition 8, June 2018 - Natural Heritag e System Desig nation w ithin Active R ecreational Areas from Sched ule III A: R esource Manag em ent - The Natural Heritag e System , Pickering Official Plan, Ed ition 8, June 2018. GREENWOOD Map ID Participating Landowner Gross Area Developable Area 21 Arm land Group 4.0 3.5 11 Brow n Group 8.4 4.3 17 Clark (R avi)31.8 6.1 14 Coug hlan Hom es 18.1 16.8 1 50.2 31.2 2 68.9 41.7 3 104.2 77.7 4 38.4 26.8 7 4.0 2.2 10 82.2 63.6 12 27.2 0.3 13 13.1 9.5 16 19.1 12.6 18 4.8 3.0 5 37.2 25.5 6 6.2 6.2 8 36.3 19.4 9 0.8 0.8 15 12.1 12.1 19 69.6 14.4 20 118.7 61.5 Total Participating Landowners 755.5 439.2 Tribute Dorsay Trinison Appendix III to Report No. PLN 31-21 Funding Agreement for Northeast Pickering Senior Project Manager Position DH 01709084 4 NORTH EAST PICKERING SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER POSITION FUNDING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this  day of , 2021 BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) and NORTH EAST PICKERING LANDOWNERS GROUP INC. (hereinafter referred to as the “Trustee”) RECITALS: A. The Trustee represents owners of land listed in Schedule “A” (the “Owners”). B. The Owners’ lands are located in the north east area of the City of Pickering identified and depicted on Schedule “B” within the thick red line (the “North East Pickering Area ”). C. The Owners have agreed to initiate a process to pursue the development of the North East Pickering Area including, inter alia, the completion of a proposed community plan (“Community Plan”). D. The Owners and the City have agreed that the Owners will front-fund the fees and expenses of a senior project manager to assist the City in the Community Plan formulation process (the “City’s Project Manager”), subject to the terms of this Agreement. E. The Trustee has been appointed by the Owners to act on their behalf in order to implement the terms of this Agreement. F. The Trustee and the City have entered into this Agreement to confirm the manner in which the Owners, through the Trustee, will provide funding for the City to pay City’s Project Manager and recover costs in the future. G. The City is authorized to execute this Agreement through the enactment of By- law  by the City’s Council on  . NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES that in consideration of the covenants and agreements herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties covenant and agree as follows. 1.1 Definitions - In this Agreement, the following terms and expressions shall have the following meanings: (a) “Actual Costs” means all actual fees and expenses (including HST) of the City’s Project Manager. (b) “Additional Costs” means any amount of the Actual Costs that exceeds the Estimated Costs by more than the Contingency Allowance. (c) “Agreement” means this agreement and all Schedules attached hereto, as same may be amended from time to time. (d) “Business Day” means a day other than Saturday or Sunday or any day upon which the principal commercial banks in the geographic area of the City are not open for business during normal banking hours. (e) “City’s Project Manager” has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital D. (f) “Community Plan” has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital C. DH 01709084 4 2 (g) “Community Plan Area” is the area depicted on a preliminary basis as the lands shown outlined in red on Schedule “B”, and subject to adjustment as determined by the City’s Project Manager and the City. (h) “Development Charges” means charges imposed pursuant to the Development Charges Act. (i) “Development Charges Act” means the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27, as amended, revised or consolidated from time to time and any successor legislation. (j) “DC By-law” means a by-law to impose Development Charges pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act. (k) “Disbursement Allowance” means an allowance of $5,500 paid at the beginning of the first year and $1,500 paid up front each year thereafter, which has been included in the calculation of the Estimated Costs by the City. (l) “Estimated Costs” means the City’s estimate of the fees and expenses of the City’s Project Manager set out for reference in Schedule “D”, prior to the confirmation of the Actual Costs. (m) “Non-Participating Benefitting Owner” means the owner of any land in the Community Plan Area who is not a “Owner”, as confirmed by the Trustee. (n) “North East Pickering Area” has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital B. (o) “Owner” means an owner of land in the North East Pickering Area currently listed in Schedule “A”, as well as any other owner of land in the North East Pickering Area who contributes its share of the Actual Costs, as confirmed by the Trustee. (p) “Planning Act” means the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, revised, or consolidated from time to time and any successor legislation. ARTICLE 2 PRINCIPLES AND GENER AL OBLIGATIONS 2.1 Principles – The parties agree that the following constitute the principles which govern the interpretation, application and administration of this Agreement: (a) The City will retain the City’s Project Manager; (b) The Trustee and the Owners will provide funding for and input into the selection of the City’s Project Manager, which is subject to this agreement and to the Community Plan process pursuant to a separate agreement to be entered into between the City and the Trustee; (c) The anticipated term of employment of the City Project Manager is three (3) years, which is related to the duration of the Community Plan process; (d) The term of employment may be extended in six (6) month increments if approved in writing by the City and the Trustee, to ensure completion of the Community Plan process; (e) The Trustee, on behalf of the Owners, will administer payments to the City of the Actual Costs as set out in this Agreement; (f) The City will use best efforts to seek future contributions to the Costs from Non-Participating Benefitting Owners in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan of the City; DH 01709084 4 3 (g) The Trustee, on behalf of the Owners, has entered into this Agreement on the basis of the understanding that the City will initiate and pursue the completion and final approval of the Community Plan; and (h) Any consent or approval required or permitted under this Agreement shall be sought and considered reasonably, in good faith and in a timely basis. 2.2 Retainer of City’s Project Manager – The City will retain the City’s Project Manager to assist the City with the project management and implementation of the Community Plan process. 2.3 Payments of Costs – The City will make written requests for funds from the Trustee on a semi-annual basis to fund the Estimated Costs (including the Disbursement Allowance). Provided that the City’s request is appropriate for the Estimated Costs of the applicable semi-annual term in accordance with the approved budget set out in Schedule “C”, the Trustee will provide payment to the City in the amount set out in the request received from the City within fifteen (15) Business Days following receipt of such request. 2.4 Cost oversight – In the event that the Owners have an objection to any Additional Costs or if Additional Costs are projected to exceed the estimated amount set out in Schedule “D”, the Trustee, on behalf of the Owners, may request a meeting with the City for the purpose of resolving the issue. In the event that the Trustee delivers written notice of such an objection to the City, a meeting between the City, the Trustee and representatives of the Owners shall be held as soon as possible, and an automatic extension of at least five (5) Business Days following the date that such meeting is held shall apply with respect to the time period for the Trustee to remit any related payment to the City, if any. ARTICLE 3 TRUSTEE 3.1 Appointment – The Trustee represents that it has been duly appointed by the Owners to act as Trustee for the Owners for the purposes of this Agreement. 3.2 Functions of Trustee – The Trustee shall perform the functions specified in this Agreement and functions ancillary thereto. The Trustee shall generally do all such things required to give effect to those provisions of this Agreement, in accordance with the intentions of the parties as expressed by the terms of this Agreement. 3.3 Representative of Trustee – For the purpose of any of the functions of Trustee that entail communications and/or interactions between the Trustee and the City pursuant to this Agreement, the affairs and functions of the Trustee shall be controlled, managed, and performed by lawyers at a law firm retained to act on behalf of the Trustee and the Owners for this purpose. 3.4 Trustee representations and warranties – The Trustee represents and warrants that, as of the date of this Agreement: (a) It is duly incorporated, organized, and subsisting under the laws of the Province of Ontario. (b) It has all necessary capacity, power, and authority to enter into and to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. (c) Neither the execution of this Agreement nor the fulfilment of or compliance with the terms and conditions hereof: (i) Conflicts with or will conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of or constitute a default under the constating documentation of the Trustee; and (ii) Conflicts in a material respect with or will conflict in a material respect with or result in a material breach of any of the terms, DH 01709084 4 4 conditions, or provisions of or constitute a material default under any agreement, licence, or other instrument to which the Trustee is a party or by which it is bound. (d) To its knowledge after due inquiry, there are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against the Trustee which could reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 3.5 City representations and warranties – The City represents and warrants that, as of the date of this Agreement that: (a) It is a municipal corporation duly established and organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario. (b) It has all necessary capacity, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Part II of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended and, subject only to the qualifications expressly provided in this Agreement, to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. (c) To its knowledge after due inquiry, there are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against the City which could reasonably be anticipated to materially adversely affect its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. ARTICLE 4 TERM AND TERMINATION 4.1 Effective date of this Agreement – This Agreement shall be of no force and effect until executed by the City and the Trustee. Once so executed, the effective date of this Agreement shall be deemed conclusively to be the date shown on the first page of the Agreement. 4.2 Termination – This Agreement shall terminate upon such time as all Actual Costs have been paid or mutually agreed by the City and the Trustee, provided that a minimum of 60 days notice is provided. ARTICLE 5 OWNER RECOVERIES 5.1 Development Charges – The City acknowledges that policies in the City’s Official Plan permit the Actual Costs to be included in an existing and/or future DC By-law for the City. The City will include the Actual Costs within a DC By- law for the City and will provide any available Development Charge credits to the Owners in relation to the Actual Costs. 5.2 Recoveries from Non-Participating Benefitting Owners – The City agrees to use its best efforts to recover the portions of the Actual Costs funded by the Owners through the Trustee pursuant to this Agreement for the benefit of Non- Participating Benefitting Owners, by requiring, as a condition of development, that appropriate cost sharing arrangements be entered into by Non- Participating Benefitting Owners. The City further agrees to support the inclusion of a specific policy in the Community Plan that requires that appropriate cost sharing arrangements be entered into by Non-Participating Benefitting Owners to reimburse the Owners for the Actual Costs as a condition of development approval. ARTICLE 6 NOTICE 6.1 Notice particulars – Any notice, demand, acceptance, request, or other communication (“Notice”) required to be given hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be given by personal delivery or email and addressed to: The City as follows: DH 01709084 4 5 The Corporation of the City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Attention: Catherine Rose, Chief Planner Email: crose@pickering.ca The Trustee as follows: North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. c/o Davies Howe LLP The Tenth Floor 425 Adelaide Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3C1 Attention: Daniel Steinberg Email: daniels@davieshowe.com 6.2 Method of notice – Any notice shall be conclusively deemed to have been given to and received by the party to which it is addressed (a) if personally delivered, on the date of delivery; or (b) if by email or facsimile, on the day transmission delivery is confirmed by the party delivering the notice, provided that if delivery occurs after 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard time, on a Business Day or at any time which is not a Business Day, delivery shall be conclusively deemed to have been given on the next Business Day. ARTICLE 7 GENERAL PROVISIONS 7.1 Recitals – The parties agree that the recitals herein are true and accurate and form part of this Agreement. 7.2 Singular and plural – Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa. 7.3 Gender – Words importing gender include all genders. 7.4 Captions and headings – The captions and headings contained herein are for reference only and in no way affect this Agreement or its interpretation. 7.5 Covenants – Each agreement and obligation of each party hereto in this Agreement, even though not expressed as a covenant, shall be considered for all purposes to be a covenant. 7.6 Applicable law – This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable thereto and shall be treated in all respects as an Ontario contract. 7.7 Currency – All references to currency in this Agreement shall be references to Canadian dollars. 7.8 Entire agreement – This Agreement, the schedules referred to herein constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersede all prior agreements, representations, reports, recommendations, statements, promises, information, arrangements, and understandings, whether oral or written, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. 7.9 Successors and assigns - It is hereby agreed by the parties hereto that this Agreement shall be enforceable by and against the parties, their administrators, heirs (where applicable), successors and permitted assigns. 7.10 Force majeure – If the City is delayed or hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act required to be performed by the City under this Agreement by reason of acts of God, strikes, lockouts, unavailability of materials, curtailment of transportation facilities, failure of power, prohibitive DH 01709084 4 6 governmental laws or regulations, riots, insurrections, war, terrorist activities, explosions, unavoidable casualty or the act or failure to act of any other party (except those for whom in law the City is responsible), adverse weather conditions preventing the performance of work, or other unspecified, unforeseen or uncontrollable events beyond the City’s control, then the time for performance of such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such delay. 7.11 Modifications and amendments – No modifications or amendment to this Agreement may be made unless agreed to by the parties in writing. 7.12 Further assurances – At all times and from time to time hereafter upon every reasonable written request to do so, the Parties shall make, execute, deliver or cause to be made, done, executed and delivered, all such further acts, deeds, assurances and things as may be reasonably required to implement and carry out, the true intent and meaning of this Agreement. 7.13 Parties to act reasonably – Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement, wherever in this Agreement any decision, action, consent, approval, or fee is to be made, taken or charged by or on behalf of any party hereto, this Agreement requires that the parties and their respective agents, servants, consultants or contractors shall act reasonably, expeditiously, and in good faith in respect thereof. 7.14 Time of the essence – Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement. 7.15 Counterpart execution – This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (i.e. it shall not be necessary for all of the parties to have signed the same copy hereof) and may be executed and/or transmitted by facsimile or e-mail. 7.16 No fettering – W here any provision of this Agreement contemplates a future legislative or policy decision within the discretion of Council of the City, such decision shall remain within the sole and unfettered legislative or policy discretion of Council of the City. 7.17 Schedules – The following schedules are attached to and form an integral part of this Agreement: Schedule “A” List of Owners Schedule “B” Plan Depicting North East Pickering Area Schedule “C” Approved Budget Schedule “D” Estimated Fees and Expenses The parties are signing this Agreement on the date above first written. [SIGNATURE PAGES TO FOLLOW] PI C K E R I N G WH I T B Y 8TH CON RD 7TH CON RD SA L E M R D SI D E L I N E 6 SI D E L I N E 4 SI D E L I N E 2 WE S T N E Y R D SI D E L I N E 8 SI D E L I N E 4 HWY 7 LA K E R I D G E R D WE S T N E Y R D LA K E R I D G E R D KI N S A L E R D 6TH CON RD £¤407 3 2 20 1 10 4 5 8 19 17 12 16 14 13 15 6 11 7 18 21 9 Sources: Goog le Earth Im ag ery, May 2018 Contains inform ation licensed und er the Open Governm ent Licence – Ontario North East Pickering Municipal Boundary Greenbelt Plan - Protected Country Hamlet Non-Developable Area Hwy 407 Right-of-Way 30m Hydro Corridor Natural Area/Natural Heritage System Participating Landowners Armland Group Brown Group Clark (Ravi) Coughlan Homes Dorsay Trinison Tribute 0 250 500125 metres Ü PARTICIPATING LANDOWNERS NORTH EAST PICKERING MGP File: 20-2918 Date: May 17, 2021 KINSALE GREENWOOD KINSALE PARTICIPATING LANDOWNERS DEVELOPABLE AREA Notes: 1. Areas m easured in hectares. 2. Developable area exclud es: - Greenbelt Plan (outsid e of Veraine Com m unity) - Hig hw ay 407 R ig ht-of-Way - 30m Hyd ro Corrid or - Natural Area Desig nation from Sched ule I: Land Use Structure, Pickering Official Plan, Ed ition 8, June 2018 - Natural Heritag e System Desig nation w ithin Active R ecreational Areas from Sched ule III A: R esource Manag em ent - The Natural Heritag e System , Pickering Official Plan, Ed ition 8, June 2018. GREENWOOD Map ID Participating Landowner Gross Area Developable Area 21 Arm land Group 4.0 3.5 11 Brow n Group 8.4 4.3 17 Clark (R avi)31.8 6.1 14 Coug hlan Hom es 18.1 16.8 1 50.2 31.2 2 68.9 41.7 3 104.2 77.7 4 38.4 26.8 7 4.0 2.2 10 82.2 63.6 12 27.2 0.3 13 13.1 9.5 16 19.1 12.6 18 4.8 3.0 5 37.2 25.5 6 6.2 6.2 8 36.3 19.4 9 0.8 0.8 15 12.1 12.1 19 69.6 14.4 20 118.7 61.5 Total Participating Landowners 755.5 439.2 Tribute Dorsay Trinison We s t n e y R o a d Sa l e m R o a d La k e R i d g e R o a d Highway 407 High w a y 7 Si d e l i n e 8 Eighth Concession Road Si d e l i n e 2 Seventh Concession Road Si d e l i n e 4 Si d e l i n e 6 Si d e l i n e 1 2 1:30,000 SCALE: © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © Queens Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Department of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.; © Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its suppliers all rights reserved.; © Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and its suppliers all rights reserved.; City DevelopmentDepartment Location MapProperty Description for Northeast Pickering Lands: THIS IS NOT A PLAN OF SURVEY. Date: Jul. 24, 2020 Parts of Lots A, 1 to 11, Parts of Concessions 5, 6 and 7 L:\PLANNING\01-MapFiles\Other\02- CityDevelopment\Planning Studies\D1100-99_Veraine\LocationMap - Northeast Pickering.mxd Legend Northeast Pickering Lands MTO Owned Lands Greenbelt Boundary Hamlets Attachment #1 to Report #PLN 31-21 Attachment #2 to Report #PLN 31-21 Council Decision Resolution #173/19 WHEREAS, at the September 23, 2019 Council meeting, the City of Pickering adopted Resolution #140/19 “An Age Friendly Affordable Housing Strategy”; And Whereas, included in this Resolution was a request for Durham Region to include in their Municipal Comprehensive Review all lands within the City of Pickering that meet the following criteria: •lands not restricted by availability of servicing •lands that do not compromise a specialty crop area •lands that are not within a natural heritage system •lands not located in the moraine natural core and linkage areas •lands experiencing growth pressures and/or with locations in the white belt that are appropriate for growth and can achieve a healthy, connected, thriving and complete community •lands that have existing or planned infrastructure to support and accommodate growth; And Whereas, at the Planning and Development Committee meeting of November 4, 2019, the Community of Veraine presentation was made to the City of Pickering, being a new community proposed for northeast Pickering based on thriving, connected and complete community principles that comprise inclusivity and affordability; And Whereas, among other things Veraine provides an opportunity that can address the need for age friendly, affordable housing options for future generations for decades to come; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering: 1.Supports the Vision and Community Planning Principles for the lands in northeast Pickering known as Veraine, and reaffirms its request that the Region of Durham include these lands in the settlement area boundary during its current Municipal Comprehensive Review; 2.That City Staff be directed to report back to Committee in Q1 2020 outlining a process to initiate a secondary plan for the new community of Veraine based on the Community Planning Principles in Appendix 1 attached to this Motion; 3.That City Staff be directed through the CAO’s Office to discuss with the landowners an arrangement for a dedicated team that will work on the Veraine file, without impacting other priorities of the City of Pickering; and, 4.That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham. Attachment #3 to Report #PLN 31-21 Council Decision Resolution #347/20 & #348/20 1.That Corr. 29-20, dated June 17, 2020, from Geoffrey Grayhurst, President and CEO, Dorsay (Pickering) Limited, regarding a Request to Initiate a Ministerial Zoning Order for Lands in Northeast Pickering – the Community of Veraine, be received; 2.a) That the Deputy Mayor, on behalf of Council, be directed to make a request to Minister Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for a Minister’s Zoning Order for the Community of Veraine; b)That Staff be directed to include in the August Secondary Plan Strategy, the ability to implement an interim control by-law, prior to any approvals, to ensure that the Town of Ajax is satisfied with any matters pertaining to the watershed on Carruthers Creek; and, 3.That the request and this resolution be copied to the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford and Pickering-Uxbridge MPP, the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy. Attachment #4 to Report #PLN 31-21 Council Decision Resolution #140/19 WHEREAS, the City of Pickering is projected to be a driving force for residential and economic growth in Durham Region and the GTA over the next 2 decades; And Whereas, by the year 2031 the estimated population of Pickering will grow to 190,000; And Whereas, the lack of affordable and sustainable housing options have reached a crisis in parts of Canada, and in particular the Greater Toronto area; And Whereas, the City of Pickering recognizes that there is an urgent need to create an age friendly housing strategy that includes reviewing and redefining its urban/living boundaries consistent with current and future growth within the GTA, Durham, and City of Pickering beyond 2031; And Whereas, the City of Pickering considers all serviceable lands with access to water and sewer within its current and potential urban/living boundaries be considered as a living area; And Whereas, the Province of Ontario has recognized the need for more housing choices and more affordability; And Whereas, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has produced its “More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan”, and has given royal assent to Bill 108 (More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019) to address housing supply, housing variety and affordability; And Whereas, the City of Pickering has commenced a Strategic Plan Review that includes redefining its urban/living boundaries; And Whereas, the Provincial Government amended the Growth Plan to permit some additional options for urban area boundary expansions, and to allow upper and single- tier municipalities to request alternative intensification targets to address, among other matters, greater housing supply, and affordability; And Whereas, proposed amendments to the Provincial Policy Statement will allow consideration of market demands and needs in determining housing options, as a strategy to provide a more diverse range of grade related homes; And Whereas, the Region of Durham is currently undertaking a municipal comprehensive review of its settlement areas, including a land needs assessment as required by the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe; And Whereas, on February 27, 2019, Durham Regional Council commented on Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2017 in support of a minimum density of 50 persons and jobs per gross hectare for new greenfield developments, and a region-wide intensification target of a minimum 45% within the existing built boundary; Council Decision Resolution #140/19 And Whereas, the City of Pickering supports the Region’s comments on Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation for the City of Pickering request that the Region of Durham in their review include: 1. All lands within the City of Pickering meet the following criteria: • Lands not restricted by availability of servicing • Lands that do not comprise a Specialty Crop Area • Lands that are not within a Natural Heritage System • Lands not located in the Moraine Natural Core and Linkage Areas • Lands experiencing growth pressures and or with locations in the white belt that are appropriate for growth and can achieve a healthy, connected, thriving and complete community • Lands that have existing or planned infrastructure to support and accommodate growth 2. That the Region of Durham be requested to seek approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to an alternate intensification rate of 45% for Durham Region that will enable greater flexibility to provide a more diverse range of grade related housing mix; 3. That City staff be directed to report back to Planning & Development Committee in the first quarter of 2020 outlining a process to develop an age friendly housing strategy, including changes to Pickering’s Official Plan and any required secondary plan reviews of those lands in Pickering that meet the stated criteria of recommendation #1; and, 4. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Durham Region MPPs, all Durham Regional Municipalities, and the Region of Durham. Legislative Services Division Clerk’s Office Directive Memorandum July 2, 2021 To: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development & CBO From: Susan Cassel City Clerk Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Meeting of City Council held on June 28, 2021 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 31-21 Northeast Pickering Area Request for Proposals Particulars for Preparation of a Community Plan for Northeast Pickering Funding Agreement for Consulting Assistance Funding Agreement for a Senior Project Manager Council Decision Resolution #625/21 1.That Council approve the draft “Appendix D – Request for Proposals Particulars Northeast Pickering Community Plan”, which identifies the deliverables, including scope of work, project management, consultation and engagement, and timetable, for the consulting assignment for the preparation of an overall community plan for the Northeast Pickering Area for the consideration of Council, generally as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 31- 21; 2.That Council approve the funding agreement between the North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. and the City of Pickering, for the hiring of a planning consulting team to prepare a Community Plan for the Northeast Pickering Area, generally as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 31-21; 3.That Council approve the funding agreement between the North East Pickering Landowners Group Inc. and the City of Pickering, for the hiring of a Senior Project Manager (contract) dedicated to managing the preparation of the overall community plan for the Northeast Pickering Area, generally as set out in Appendix III to Report PLN 31-21; 4.That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the funding agreements subject to any minor refinements acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and the Director, Finance & Treasurer; 5.That staff be authorized to issue Request for Proposals for the overall Northeast Pickering Community Plan, subject to any minor refinements to the project particulars acceptable to the Director, City Development & CBO and the Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects, following the execution Attachment 5 to Information Report 10-25 Please take any action deemed necessary. Susan Cassel Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Director, Finance & Treasurer Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects of the funding agreements and the hiring of the contract Senior Project Manager; 6. That staff report back to Council on the recommended planning consulting team; and, 7. That Council authorize the appropriate City officials to undertake the necessary actions required to implement the above recommendations. Report to Planning & Development Committee Report Number: PLN 13-25 Date: June 9, 2025 From: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development & CBO Subject: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Update File: D-1100-099 Recommendation: 1. That the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Land Use Concepts and Preferred LandUse Plan report, prepared by SGL Planning & Design Inc., (SGL) dated May 2025,provided as Appendix I to Report PLN 13-25, be received, and forwarded to the public,agencies, landowners, and others engaged in the process, for comment; and 2. That SGL and City Staff review the comments received on the SGL Report, and prepare aProposed Plan for consideration at a Statutory Public Meeting to be held in the fall 2025. Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the integrated Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan process and Environmental Assessment (NEPSP), including the presentation of the Preferred Land Use Plan, prepared by SGL. The Preferred Land Use Plan is being made available for comment at the Planning & Development Committee meeting of June 9, at a public information centre to be held on June 18, 2025 at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, at the Council Meeting of June 23, 2025 and subsequently through circulation to interested parties, agencies, landowners and others. Following a review of comments, it is anticipated that a Statutory Public Meeting will be held for a Proposed Plan in the fall of 2025. Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of Advance Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected, Well-Serviced Community. Financial Implications: The recommendations of this report do not present any direct financial implications to the City of Pickering. Discussion: The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the integrated NEPSP. Attachment 6 to Information Report 10-25 PLN 13-25 June 9, 2025 Subject: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Update Page 2 1. Background On June 28, 2021, Council directed staff to initiate work on a secondary plan for a new proposed community in Northeast Pickering through Report PLN 31-21 and Resolution #625/21 (see Attachments 1 and 2). Following a competitive bidding process, a multi-disciplinary team, led by SGL Planning & Design Inc., was awarded the contract for this project. The NEPSP is being undertaken in support of a future City-initiated Official Plan amendment to the Pickering Official Plan. SGL has prepared a report summarizing the work already completed for the NEPSP (see Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Land Use Concepts and Preferred Land Use Plan report, Appendix I). SGL’s report includes a summary of the three land use concepts previously shared with the public at open house meetings. It also includes a description of how the concepts were evaluated leading to a preferred land use plan. Following further public engagement on the Preferred Land Use Plan, it is anticipated that an Information Report will be presented at a statutory public meeting in the fall of 2025. 2. Technical Work Since the initiation of this project, SGL and their subconsultants have prepared a number of technical background reports to inform their analysis and the preparation of a draft land use plan and policy framework. A list of the technical reports is shown below: • Affordable Housing Strategy • Agricultural Assessment • Community Placemaking Study • Community Services and Facilities Report • Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment • Employment Land Strategy • Headwater Drainage Feature Report • Municipal Servicing Analysis Background Report • Natural Heritage and Hazard Background Analysis • Retail Market Study • Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment • Sustainability Report • Transportation Background Report Copies of these reports are available for the public to review at pickering.ca/NEP. In addition, an updated scoped subwatershed plan (SSWS) is being completed for Carruthers Creek to inform the land use planning work. Phase One of the SSWS has been completed and further technical analysis is ongoing. The completion of this work is anticipated by the end of 2025. PLN 13-25 June 9, 2025 Subject: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Update Page 3 The City engaged with various agencies in the review of the technical reports including: • Region of Durham • Town of Ajax • Ministry of Transportation • Toronto and Region Conservation Authority • Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority • Durham District School Board • Durham Catholic District School Board 3. Envision Durham Work on the NEPSP began in anticipation of the approval of Envision Durham, the Region of Durham’s former Official Plan. On May 17, 2023, Durham Regional Council adopted Envision Durham. On September 3, 2024, Envision Durham was approved in part, with modifications. The Province withheld certain policies and mapping related to the proposed settlement area boundary expansions in northeast Pickering to enable additional Indigenous consultation. On December 13, 2024, the Province of Ontario approved all remaining parts of Envision Durham. This included the settlement area boundary expansions for northeast Pickering. Following the Province’s approval of Envision Durham, the lands within the NEPSP are now designated “2051 Future Expansion Areas”. Detailed designations of the NEPSP lands includes “Community Areas”, “Employment Areas”, and “Regional Centres”. 4. Public Engagement Two Public Information Centres (PIC) have been held for this project. 4.1 Public Information Centre 1 – May 2023 The first PIC presented the draft vision and guiding principles for the project and discussed the opportunities and constraints in planning for a future community in Northeast Pickering. Feedback from the first round of engagement (see Attachment 3) was considered in preparing the draft growth scenarios and evaluation criteria. 4.2 Public Information Centre 2 – March 2024 The objectives of this session were to present three land use concepts and criteria for evaluating these concepts. The input received (see Attachment 4) was used in the finalizing of evaluation criteria and development of a preferred land use plan that is the subject of the round of engagement. 4.3 Public Information Centre 3 – June 18, 2025 On June 18, 2025, a PIC will be held at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex where SGL will present the preferred land use plan, along with increased population and employment projections. The public will be given the opportunity to learn about the PLN 13-25 June 9, 2025 Subject: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Update Page 4 changes that have been made and provide their input. Public comments will assist in finalizing the draft secondary plan that will be presented at a statutory public meeting in the fall of 2025. Figure 1: Project timeline, May 2025. 5.First Nations Engagement The City has reached out to the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN), theWilliams Treaties First Nations, and other Indigenous groups as part of NEPSPengagement efforts. Both MSIFN and Alderville First Nation have expressed theirinterest in the NEPSP. Following the signing of a Relationship Agreement with MSIFN inApril 2024, the Nation provided preliminary feedback on the NEPSP technical reports inJune 2024. The City is preparing a response that will address their comments/concerns,and highlight the key milestones and next steps for the Northeast Pickering SecondaryPlan process. 6.Next Steps While technical work continues on the Carruthers Creek scoped subwatershed plan,further public engagement will be held on June 18, 2025, at the Council meeting ofJune 23, and thereafter following circulation of the preferred land use plan to agencies,interested parties, landowners, and others. A statutory public meeting will be scheduled for fall 2025 with the goal of arecommendation report being brought to Council in December 2025 or as soonthereafter as possible. PLN 13-25 June 9, 2025 Subject: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Update Page 5 Appendix: Appendix I Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Land Use Concepts and Preferred Land Use Plan report, prepared by SGL Planning & Design Inc., dated May 2025 Attachments: 1.Report PLN 31-212.Council Resolution #625/213.What We Heard Report – PIC 1 (May 2023)4.What We Heard Report – PIC 2 (March 2024) Prepared By: Original Signed By Paul Wirch, RPP Principal Planner, Policy Original Signed By Déan Jacobs Manager, Policy & Geomatics Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Original Signed By Kyle Bentley, P. Eng. Director, City Development & CBO Original Signed By Fiaz Jadoon Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects PW:ld Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 1 The following is a summary of each technical report prepared in support of the Northeast Pickering (NEP) Secondary Plan. The summaries provide an overview of each report as well as details on how their conclusions and recommendations have been incorporated into the final proposed NEP Secondary Plan. Agricultural Impact Assessment An Agricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) was completed in 2023 by Colville Consulting Inc. to evaluate existing agricultural resources and operations within and adjacent to the Secondary Plan Area. The AIA assessed soils, land use, agricultural priority and potential impacts associated with Urban Area Boundary Expansion, in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ Agricultural Impact Assessment Guidance Document (2018). Also, the AIA identified both direct and indirect impacts on the agricultural system, including displacement of active and retired farm operations, potential disruption to farm access and drainage and increased risks of trespass, traffic conflicts and nuisance complaints. These impacts were determined to be minor to moderate in scale and can be effectively managed through appropriate phasing, mitigation, and design measures. The AIA recommended a series of mitigation measures to minimize agricultural disruption and guide the sequencing of development, which are supported by Secondary Plan policies where applicable: •Phasing and Growth Management: The AIA recommended that urban development proceed sequentially, beginning with lower-priority lands south of Highway 407, to minimize disruption to prime agricultural lands and active farm operations. The Secondary Plan requires an Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan to ensure growth proceeds in an orderly, cost effective and sustainable manner tied to the delivery of municipal infrastructure. While the policies do not prescribe a specific starting location, they enable future phasing decisions that can align with the AIA’s recommendations for minimizing agricultural impacts. •Agricultural Land Loss and Urban Agriculture Offsets: The AIA estimated the eventual loss of approximately 1,700 hectares of prime agricultural land and recommended maintaining agricultural use until development occurs, as well as integrating urban food production to offset this loss. Accordingly, the Secondary Plan permits and encourages urban agriculture throughout the Secondary Plan Area through urban farms, agri-food innovation centres, community gardens and rooftop or controlled environment agriculture within mixed use, business and employment areas as well as the Regional Centre and Community Nodes. The policies promote the adaptive reuse of built heritage resources that support urban agriculture, agri-food innovation and community food access. Direction is also provided for City Council to consider development-related incentives to encourage urban agriculture integration with agricultural-related heritage resources which could provide permanent agricultural easements, publicly accessible agricultural programming or incubator farm space or educational food protection. Attachment 7 to Information Report 10-25 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 2 • Agricultural Compatibility, Interface and Livestock Operations: The AIA emphasized the need to minimize land use conflicts by using buffers, fencing and signage and recognizing the continued operation of nearby livestock facilities subject to Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) requirements. The policies of the Secondary Plan require development to be phased adjacent to livestock operations outside of the Secondary Plan Area whose Minimum Distance Separation arcs extend into the Secondary Plan Area and to mitigate of any potential impacts from livestock operations. • Environmental Protection, Drainage and Land Stewardship: The AIA noted that urban development could impact existing drainage systems, farm wells and natural features, and therefore recommended comprehensive stormwater and hydrogeological planning as well as active land restoration to offset agricultural and environmental losses. The Secondary Plan requires the completion of future master environmental servicing plans, stormwater management plans, and restoration and enhancement plans to maintain natural drainage patterns, protect groundwater resources and strengthen ecological linkages. Archeological Assessment A Stage 1 Archeological Assessment was completed in 2022 by WSP to identify areas of archaeological potential and determine where additional assessment is required prior to development within the NEP Secondary Plan Area. The assessment reviewed environmental context, historic land use and known archaeological sites in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act and the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (2011). The Assessment identified archaeological potential through the Secondary Plan Area based on proximity to watercourses, early transportation routes and documented cultural heritage features. Areas of prior disturbance, such as existing roads, golf courses a nd Highway 407, were identified as having low or no potential. Key findings of the Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment are as follows: • Archaeological Potential and Stage 2 Requirements: The Assessment identified 32 registered archaeological sites within the Secondary Plan Area and an additional 13 sites within 300 metres. Approximately 70% of the Secondary Plan Area retains archaeological potential and will require Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment prior to ground disturbance. Areas with low potential containing localized high -potential features will also require further investigation prior to development. Approximately 8.7 hectares of land were identified as having no archaeological potential, 30.2 hectares were found to be deeply disturbed and 112.4 hectares had been previously assessed and cleared, requiring no further archaeological work. The Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment should be completed in conjunction with future development applications. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 3 • Protection and Compliance: The Assessment recommends that no grading or ground disturbances occur until the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism issues a clearance letter. Clearance letters will be a requirement of future development applications. The Secondary Plan’s cultural heritage and archaeological policies require archaeological resources to be identified, conserved or mitigated prior to development and prohibit the alteration of lands with archaeological potential until assessments are completed. The Secondary Plan also sets out a policy requiring, as a condition of draft plan or site plan approval, that a First Nations archaeology monitor be retained and funded by the applicant for any significant mitigative excavation activities, on known pre-contact archaeological sites during archaeological assessment work. Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment A Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment (CHRA) was prepared in 2022 by WSP to identify and evaluate built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes within and adjacent to the Secondary Plan Area. The assessment was completed in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (2011). The CHRA included a review of historical mapping, archival research, consultation with the Ontario Heritage Trust and Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, as well a s a windshield field survey of the entire Secondary Plan Area. The CHRA identified 30 known and potential heritage properties, including two properties designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act – the Greenwood Schoolhouse (3540 Westney Road) and the Phillips Residence (2595 Concession Road 6) – and one property recognized as a Special Interest Site in the Pickering Official Plan (3600 Lake Ridge Road). The CHRA provided a series of recommendations to guide future heritage conservation and planning. The key recommendations of the CHRA, and how they are supported or addressed in the Secondary Plan include: • Identification, Evaluation and Conservation: The CHRA recommended that all 30 identified heritage resources be recognized, protected and integrated into future community design. The CHRA advised that conservation guidelines and/or policies be established specifically for the Greenwood Schoolhouse, Phillips Residence and 3600 Lake Ridge Road. The CHRA also advised that additional evaluations be undertaken to confirm cultural heritage value and that Heritage Impact Assessments (HIAs) be prepared where development may affect a known or potential heritage property. The Secondary Plan supports this through policies requiring the identification, evaluation and conservation of significant built and cultural heritage landscapes, as well as the preparation of HIAs and archaeological assessments as part of development review. Cultural heritage resources are also identified as an appendix to the Secondary Plan. The Neighbourhood Planning process will identify, conserve and incorporate significant built heritage and/or cultural heritage landscape resources into the design of the new neighbourhoods. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 4 • Integration and Adaptive Reuse: The CHRA encouraged the adaptive reuse of existing heritage structures and their incorporation as focal points within new neighbourhoods. The Secondary Plan supports the reuse of built heritage resources and encourages the surrounding lands to maintain their agricultural use within a new urban agricultural setting or provide for future community use. • Stewardship and Interpretation: The CHRA recommends the City promote the long-term stewardship of heritage resources through conservation partnerships, heritage easements and interpretive initiatives that communicate local history and cultural significance. Ongoing coordination with the City will confirm heritage designations, guide the implementation of conservation measures and ensure heritage resources are appropriately considered during subsequent phases of development. In addition to the CHRA, the City has retained WSP to complete the evaluation of the ten additional properties that were recommended for evaluation under Ontario Regulation 9/06 to determine their cultural heritage value or interest. This evaluation will be completed as part of the Neighbourhood Planning process. Employment Lands Strategy An Employment Lands Strategy was completed in 2023 by Parcel Economics to confirm the location, size and function of new Employment Area lands within the Secondary Plan Area and to provide policy direction, market trends, economic development priorities and economic forecasts to 2051. The Strategy responds to regional employment allocations established through the Durham Region Growth Management Study and Envision Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review, which identified the need for an additional 248 hectare s of Employment Area lands in Northeast Pickering to accommodate future job growth. The key recommendations of the Strategy, as supported by the proposed Secondary Plan, are as follows: • Employment Area Location: The Strategy identified lands suitable for employment uses in Northeast Pickering, positioned to capitalize on proximity to Highways 407 and 412, access to regional markets and adjacency to the Seaton Innovation Corridor. The study found that the location of Employment Area lands along either side of Highway 407 are well-suited for a mix of prestige industrial, warehousing, logistics and advanced manufacturing that require large, flexible parcels with strong goods movement connections. The final proposed location of Prestige Employment Areas as reflected on the proposed Land Use Schedule, is along both the north and south sides of Highway 407, extending east to Lake Ridge Road and west toward Westney Road. The Employment Areas Strategy also recognized opportunities for Mixed Employment or Business Area uses at key interfaces to support small-scale office, ancillary retail and service uses, which are reflected in the proposed Land Use Schedule. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 5 • Built Form and Market Flexibility: The Strategy emphasized the importance of a flexible policy framework that can respond to evolving market trends such as large - scale warehousing, logistics and advanced manufacturing. The Strategy recommended policies that allow for varied building heights and lot configurations to accommodate modern industrial and logistics operations. The Secondary Plan policies support flexibility by permitting a wide range of employment-generating uses and encouraging adaptable site design, landscaping and built form st andards. • Servicing and Phasing: The Strategy identified that employment lands in Seaton could be fully absorbed within 11 to 14 years, emphasizing the need to bring forward and service Northeast Pickering within the next decade to maintain market readiness and provide choice to potential end users. The Secondary Plan acknowledges this need through the requirement for an infrastructure staging and phasing plan to ensure the coordinated and timely servicing of Employment Areas. Integrated Transportation/Transit Strategy Report An Integrated Transportation/Transit Strategy (Transportation Report) was prepared by Paradigm Transportation Solutions to support the NEP Secondary Plan by assessing transportation infrastructure, transit and active transportation needs associated with the projected full build-out population and employment. The background portion of the Report was completed in 2023 and updated with modeling of the Preferred Land Use Plan in 2025, as well as to incorporate updated regional forecasts and coordination with the Region of Durham. The final version reflects the proposed road network, transit alignments and active transportation framework incorporated into the Secondary Plan policies and schedules. The Report evaluated travel demand forecasts for a full build -out population of approximately 72,000 people and 9,700 jobs, considering existing and planned transportation infrastructure, including Highway 407, the Seaton road network and regional arterial corridors. The analysis informed the layout and design of the Secondary Plan’s roads, transit and active transportation networks, as summarized below: • Transportation Network and Road Hierarchy: The Transportation Report established a functional road hierarchy consisting of arterial and collector roads, designed to ensure connectivity, efficient circulation and multimodal access. Local streets will be determined through future Neighbourhood Plans and subdivision design to provide internal connectivity within neighbourhoods. The analysis emphasized strong connections to the regional transportation system, including Highway 407 and the planned 407 Transitway. The recommended arterial and collector road network is reflected on Schedule II (Transportation System) and policies of the Secondary Plan which identify a grid -based collector system. New arterial and collector roads are also identified to support goods movement and service access to Employment Areas. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 6 • Transit Planning and Integration: The Transportation Report emphasized early planning for frequent, high-quality transit service within the Secondary Plan Area, connecting residents to the Pickering GO Station and future rapid transit along a proposed east-west transit corridor linking to future rapid transit along the Highway 407 corridor. The Secondary Plan incorporates these directions by identifying transit-supportive corridors along major arterials and within the Regional Centre and requiring coordination with Durham Region Transit. Schedule II (Transportation System) further identifies the planned Transit Spine and Transit Feeder routes, as well as potential Higher Order Transit Stations, supporting integration with the regional transit network. The preparation of Neighbourhood Plans will require a transportation plan that confirms road layout and road cross sections, intersection signalization, transit routing and high order transit technology and transit station locations. • Active Transportation: The Transportation Report recommended a comprehensive trail and active transportation network linking neighbourhoods, parks and community destinations. The policies of the Secondary Plan require the preparation of a Trails Master Plan to establish the alignment, design and phasing of pedestrian and cycling connections across the Secondary Plan Area. The Transportation Report also recommended implementing transportation demand management (TDM) measures to encourage walking, cycling and transit use and to reduce reliance on private automobiles, which is carried forward in the proposed Secondary Plan policies. Community Placemaking Study A Community Placemaking Study (Placemaking Study) was completed in 2023 by SGL Planning & Design to review placemaking best practices and community design approaches that would guide the creation of a complete, sustainable and people -focused community in Northeast Pickering. The Study evaluated precedents from established and emerging communities and identified lessons to inform the vision, guiding principles and design framework for the Secondary Plan. It emphasized how placemaking supports a strong sense of place, walkability, sustainability and social interaction through design. The following key takeaways, and their relationship to the proposed Secondary Plan, were informed by placemaking best practices and an evaluation of lessons learned from community case studies: • Neighbourhood Design and Structure: The Placemaking Study recommended that Northeast Pickering be planned as a series of complete and connected neighbourhoods, each structured around parks, public spaces and community facilities. Neighbourhoods should include a range of housing types and be connected by active transportation and transit-supportive corridors. These recommendations are reflected in the Secondary Plan’s structure, which establishes eight neighbourhoods. most of which are organized around central Community Nodes and a Regional Centre. The policies set out requirements for Neighbourhood Plans to define local block patterns, pedestrian and cycling linkages Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 7 and park locations, as well as through a parks hierarchy which ensures access to a range of park types and community facilities. • Sustainability and Land Stewardship: The Placemaking Study highlighted sustainability and nature-based design as core elements of placemaking, encouraging the integration of green infrastructure, low-impact development and urban agriculture. These principles are embedded in the Secondary Plan policies, which promote sustainable design and development, sustainable building measures, sustainable stormwater systems and linkages between parks and natural heritage areas to enhance ecological function. • Streets and Streetscapes: The Placemaking Study emphasized streets as the foundation of the public realm, recommending a complete-street approach that balances movement and placemaking. The Secondary Plan establishes a complete streets framework with an interconnected street network and places emphasis on shorter block patterns and high-quality streetscapes. • Connectivity and Transit: The Placemaking Study emphasized the importance of accessibility and connectivity, which includes planning transit corridors and active transportation routes early in the community’s development. The Secondary Plan reflects a connected network of complete streets and transit-supportive corridors which are intended to link neighbourhoods, the Regional Centre and Employment Areas and sets out the requirement for the development of a trails master plan to be implemented by the Neighbourhood Plans • Public Spaces and Placemaking Features: The Placemaking Study recommended a network of various well-designed park types and public spaces to serve as focal points for community gathering and identity. The Secondary Plan establishes a hierarchy of parks and community facilities which promote the integration of public art, cultural programming and flexible community spaces. • Retail, Employment and Community Vitality: The Placemaking Study emphasized the role of mixed-use retail and employment areas in supporting community vibrancy. It recommended pedestrian-oriented design, outdoor gathering areas and public spaces. The Secondary Plan implements these recommendations through its Mixed Use Area permissions which encourage a blend of uses designed around high-quality public spaces and connected street networks. Affordable Housing Strategy An Affordable Housing Strategy (Strategy) was completed in 2023 by Parcel Economics to consider housing affordability trends in Pickering and identify strategies to ensure a diverse range of housing types and tenures within Northeast Pickering. The Strategy reviewed relevant provincial, regional and municipal policies, examined local affordability indicators and evaluated existing housing gaps. The Strategy builds on the City of Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 8 Pickering Housing Strategy Action Plan (2021 – 2031) and identifies how the Secondary Plan can contribute to achieving Regional and City affordable housing objectives. Key findings and recommendations have informed several policy directions in the proposed Secondary Plan, summarized as follows: • Housing Diversity and Mix: The Strategy recommended planning for a balanced mix of housing types, densities and tenures to accommodate a range of household sizes, incomes and life stages. There is also a growing need for seniors housing, long-term care facilities and supportive housing options. The overall structure and policies of the Secondary Plan require a variety of dwelling types, including low, medium and high-density forms, distributed throughout the community. Higher density forms are directed to the Regional Centre, Mixed Corridors and Community Nodes to support transit and walkability. The policies encourage a range of unit sizes and tenures, seniors-oriented and accessible units, additional dwelling units and innovative forms such as co-housing, live-work units and compact ground- related housing. • Affordable and Attainable Housing Targets: The Strategy supported the Region of Durham’s target of 25 percent of new housing to be affordable to low - and moderate-income households and recommended establishing attainable housing targets once defined by the Province. The Secondary Plan introduces a set of affordable housing policies, encouraging at least 25% of all new residential units to be affordable and at least 35% of all residential units on lands within the Regional Centre to be affordable. Policies were introduced to monitor housing tenure, affordability and attainable housing supply over time. • Rental Housing Supply: The Strategy noted a significant shortage of purpose-built rental housing in Pickering. It recommended enabling a greater supply of rental housing, which the Secondary Plan supports through encouraging a mix of rental and ownership tenures. • Incentives and Implementation Tools: The Strategy recommended that the City explore financial or procedural incentives such as reduced parking standards, priority approvals and fee reductions. The Secondary Plan provides implementation policies that support partnerships, incentive programs and innovative delivery models for affordable and attainable housing. Sustainability Report A Sustainability Report was completed in 2023 by Dillon Consulting to provide a framework for integrating sustainability, climate resilience and environmental stewardship into the NEP Secondary Plan. The Sustainability Report reviewed provincial, regional and municipal policy direction, assessed regional and local climate change initiatives and identified best practices for energy efficiency, green infrastructure and sustainable community design. It builds upon the City’s Integrated Sustainable Design Standards (ISDS) and the Region’s Community Energy and Climate Adaptation Plans. The following Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 9 summarizes the key directions of the Sustainability Report, and how they have been reflected throughout the Secondary Plan through the introduction of sustainable design and development policies: • Sustainable Design and Development: The Sustainability Report recommended that sustainability principles be embedded throughout the Secondary Plan, including the design of neighbourhoods, building and infrastructure. As reflected in the “sustainable community” guiding principle of the Secondary Plan, Northeast Pickering will: build a sustainable, climate resilient community by incorporating community scale solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy and water, minimize waste generation and integrate local food systems into new development. The sustainable design and development policies of the Secondary Plan promote energy-efficient and low-carbon neighbourhoods, support on-site renewable energy systems, encourage bird friendly and barrier-free design, and require the use of native and non-invasive plannings, healthy street trees and quality soils for planting areas. The policies apply the City’s ISDS framework to future development to ensure long-term resilience and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: The Sustainability Report emphasized the need to respond to the projected impacts of climate change on temperature, precipitation and extreme weather events. The Secondary Plan incorporates these recommendations through policies requiring energy -efficient and climate-resilient design, heat-island mitigation measures, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and water-efficient systems. The policies also encourage Low Impact Development (LID), integration of stormwater management with the natural environment and public education on sustainable living practices. • Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure: The Sustainability Report recommended integrating green infrastructure and low-impact design measures into stormwater management systems. Through the development of Stormwater Plans, the policies require the use of a treatment-train approach to reduce runoff, treat stormwater on-site and maintain natural drainage patterns. The policies further direct stormwater management ponds to be naturalized using native species and incorporate Low Impact Development measures. • Social and Economic Sustainability: The Sustainability Report recognized the need for a complete and inclusive community that supports well-being and economic resilience. The policies of the Secondary Plan promote accessible and inclusive design in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles and encourage active and low-carbon transportation through electric-vehicle infrastructure and secure bicycle parking. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 10 Retail Market Study A Retail Market Study (Retail Study) was prepared by urbanMetrics in 2023 to determine the amount, type and location of retail and service commercial space required to support the projected population of the NEP Secondary Plan Area. The Retail Study assessed the retail context, regional competition, market trends and future expenditure potential to 2051, identifying the role of local, community and regional retail nodes in creating a complete and self-sustaining community. An Addendum to the Retail Market Study was later prepared in 2025 to reflect an updated population forecast of approximately 72,000 people as well as updated Statistics Canada expenditure data. The Addendum identified higher warranted commercial space to serve the larger population and maintain access to retail and service amenities. The combined findings of the Retail Market Study and Addendum, and their reflection in the Secondary Plan, are summarized below: • Retail and Service Commercial Demand: The updated analysis identified market support for 1.6 to 1.9 million square feet of commercial space by 2051. This includes approximately: • 480,000 to 555,000 square feet of food and convenience retail • 525,000 to 642,000 square feet of convenience services • 327,000 to 393,000 square feet of non-food store retail, and • 284,000 to 347,000 square feet of other services These categories encompass grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, personal services and local retail for day-to-day needs. • Commercial Hierarchy and Land Use Structure: The Retail Study established a functional retail hierarchy comprising a Regional Centre, Community Nodes , Mixed Corridors, and Local Nodes directly informing the Secondary Plan’s structure and commercial space needs including size and maximum floor area policies . The Regional Centre serves as the primary commercial and civic hub; Community Nodes are distributed across the neighbourhoods to support local shopping and services; Mixed Corridors accommodate a variety of shopping and services along the future transitway; and Local Nodes provide convenience commercial uses to residents within a short distance of their homes. • Implementation and Phasing: The Retail Study recommended that commercial development be phased in coordination with residential growth. Local and neighbourhood-serving retail should be introduced early to support initial residents, while larger community and regional facilities should develop a s population density increases. The Study also recommended allowing for a range of formats, including stand-alone retail, mixed use buildings with ground floor commercial and live work units, to maintain flexibility as the community evolves. The Secondary Plan policies set out minimum non-residential floor area targets for the Regional Centre and Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 11 Community Nodes and do not permit stand-alone residential uses until the minimum targets are achieved. The policies also allow for both mixed-use and stand-alone retail to provide flexibility. Community Services and Facilities Study A Community Services and Facilities Study (Community Services Study) was prepared in 2023 by SGL Planning & Design in collaboration with Parcel Economics to assess the range of community facilities required to support the future population of Northeast Pickering. The Community Services Study reviewed existing community infrastructure, population forecasts and per capita service standards to determine the number and type of new facilities needed to create a complete and livable community. The assessment considered schools, libraries, parks, childcare facilities, community centres, places of worship, fire services and other community amenities using benchmarks from the City’s Recreation and Parks Master Plan (2017), Public Library Master Plan and Development Charges Background Study (2022). An Addendum to the Community Services and Facilities Study (Addendum) was prepared in 2025 to reflect updated population forecasts and revised per capita service standards following completion of the City of Pickering Recreation and Parks Ten Year Plan (2024 – 2034). The Addendum updated facility counts to reflect a build-out population of 72,000 people and refined recommendations for parkland, recreation, schools and emergency services. The recommended community service and facility needs are summarized below: • Recreation Facilities and Community Centres: The Community Services Study identified the need for a full range of indoor and outdoor recreation amenities. Based on the City’s 2024 – 2034 service standards, a major recreation complex and community centres are required along with a comprehensive network of sports fields, courts and outdoor facilities. The proposed Secondary Plan includes updated input from Community Services and identifies one sportsplex (minimum 10 hectares), one recreation complex (minimum 6 hectares) and one community centre (minimum 1.5 hectares), which are accessible by transit and co-located with parks and libraries. • Parkland: The Addendum reflected a minimum parkland provision target of 1.2 hectares per 1,000 residents, equating to approximately 86 hectares of total parkland. Based on the Planning Act parkland rate of 5%, and the alternative provision of 1 ha / 600 units caped at 10 or 15% of the site, approximately 58 hectares of parkland will be provided in conjunction with development applications. Based on the difference between the anticipated Planning Act acquired parkland, and the City’s minimum parkland provision target, the City may be required to purchase additional parkland if it desires to meet its parkland provision target of 1.2 hectares per 1,000 residents. The Secondary Plan formalizes these findings by establishing a hierarchy of five community parks (6 hectares each), nineteen neighbourhood parks (1.5 hectares each), one urban park (1 hectare) within the Regional Centre and smaller village greens (0.3 to 0.6 hectares) and urban squares distributed throughout neighbourhoods. This framework ensures that all residents are within a 5-to-10-minute walk to a park. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 12 • Schools and Childcare Facilities: The Addendum identified the need for 14 public elementary schools, 5 catholic elementary schools, 3 public secondary schools and 1 catholic secondary school, as well as 1,800 licensed childcare spaces. Schools are to be distributed across the Secondary Plan Area and co -located with parks and community facilities where possible. The Secondary Plan identifies the required school sites. • Libraries: The Community Services Study recommended three library sites, which the Secondary Plan requires to be co-located with the sportsplex, recreation complex and community centre. The Secondary Plan requires libraries to be accessible by transit and supported by dedicated parking. • Fire Services: The Community Services Study identified the need for two fire halls. The Secondary Plan policies specify that each fire hall shall be each located on a minimum 0.6 hectare site with the location to be determined based on the Fire Services Department Response Model. • Operations: The Community Services Study identified the need for one new operations centre of approximately 3.5 hectares in size. The location of this operations centre is yet to be determined but would likely be located within the Prestige Employment designation. • Places of Worship: The Community Services Study estimated a need for 7 to 12 places of worship. The Secondary Plan permits places of worship in a number of designations and encourages flexibility in associated uses. Potential locations will be identified through the neighbourhood planning process. Municipal Servicing Analysis A Municipal Servicing Analysis (Analysis) was completed in 2023 by GM BluePlan Engineering (now known as GEI Consultants) to identify opportunities, constraints and requirements for water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure needed to support the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area. The Analysis reviewed existing regional infrastructure, evaluated potential servicing connections and capacity limitations and outlined a phased approach to establish cost-effective and coordinated servicing for the new community. The Analysis was undertaken in collaboration with the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, TRCA and CLOCA. It also considered the Region’s Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update, the Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan and the Durham Community Energy Plan to ensure servicing recommendations align with regional objectives for efficiency, sustainability and climate resiliency. The key findings and recommendations of the Municipal Servicing Analysis are summarized below: Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 13 • Water and Wastewater Servicing: The Analysis confirmed that the Secondary Plan Area can be serviced by extensions of Durham Region’s Ajax/Pickering Water Supply Plant and distribution network. The Water Supply Plant will require expansion before 2031 to meet long-term regional demand, including Northeast Pickering. Servicing the Secondary Plan Area will require new trunk feedermains, reservoirs and booster pumping stations to maintain adequate pressure across the community. Wastewater generated from the Secondary Plan Area will be conveyed to the Duffins Creek Water Pollution Control Plant via connection to the Central Duffin Collector (CDC) sanitary sewer system. The Study identified the need for a new sanitary pumping station within Northeast Pickering to convey flows to the CDC system. The policies of the Secondary Plan only permit development to proceed where water servicing is available and can be provided in accordance with the Region’s water and wastewater master servicing strategy, and the design and installation of watermains shall be coordinated with other infrastructure in accordance with the Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan. The policies require class environmental assessments be completed for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. A Master Environmental Servicing Plan will be prepared for all Northeast Pickering. • Stormwater Management: The Analysis identified that the Secondary Plan Area drains into three watersheds: Duffins Creek (TRCA), Carruthers Creek (TRCA) and Lynde Creek (CLOCA). A comprehensive, subwatershed-based stormwater management approach is recommended, to be completed as part of the required Master Environmental Servicing Plan specified by the Secondary Plan policies. • Phasing and Infrastructure Coordination: The Analysis emphasized that regional water and wastewater systems must be in place before development proceeds. The Secondary Plan requires an Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan to coordinate the timing and sequence of development with the provision of municipal infrastructure, community facilities and services. • Sustainability and Energy Efficiency: The Analysis recommends that new infrastructure incorporate energy-efficient systems and long-term sustainability measures. This aligns with the policies of the Secondary Plan which require that development and infrastructure include sustainable design practices, energy conservation measures, renewable energy systems and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Natural Heritage and Hazards Background Analysis and Scoped Subwatershed Study A Natural Heritage and Hazards Background Analysis (NHS Analysis) was completed in 2024 by Matrix Solutions (now Montrose Environmental) to document and evaluate natural heritage features, headwater drainage systems and natural hazards within the NEP Secondary Plan Area. The Background Analysis has been expanded on through the Scoped Subwatershed Study Phase 1 Existing Conditions Report (SSWS). The SSWS Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Summary of Technical Studies October 2025 14 characterized existing environmental conditions across the Duffins Creek, Carruthers Creek and the Lynde Creek watersheds and established the framework for the Natural Heritage System (NHS) that supports the Secondary Plan. The NHS Analysis was undertaken in collaboration with the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, TRCA and CLOCA. It provided mapping and analysis of valleylands, wetlands, woodlands, floodplains, headwater drainage features and species at risk habitat, including the endangered redside dace. The NHS Analysis identified opportunities for restoration, enhancement and integration of natural heritage features into the overall community design. The key findings and recommendations of the Natural Heritage and Hazard s Analysis are summarized below: • Natural Heritage System and Buffers: The NHS Analysis delineated significant woodlands, wetlands and valleylands and applied 30-metre protective buffers to these features to guide land use and protect ecological functions. The findings informed the NHS shown on the Secondary Plan schedules. The policies of the Secondary Plan require the protection, restoration and enhancement of these features and prohibit development and site alteration within significant natural features and associated buffers. • Headwater Drainage Features: 98 Headwater Drainage Features (HDFs) were evaluated and classified for protection, conservation, mitigation or no management based on their hydrologic and ecological function. The Secondary Plan requires that HDFs identified for protection to be maintained with projections in place and those identified as conserve may be realigned provided their functions are maintained through natural channel design. Headwater drainage features identified through the Scoped Subwatershed Study and classified as protection or conservation shall be considered part of the Natural Heritage System once confirmed through the Master Environmental Servicing Plan. • Flooding and Erosion Hazards: The NHS Analysis confirmed floodplain and erosion hazard limits in consultation with TRCA and CLOCA. These areas were mapped as constraints to development. The Secondary Plan directs development away from flood and erosion hazard lands and establishes setbacks from the st able top of slope, meander belt and floodplain limits. • Scoped Subwatershed Study and Future Work: The NHS Analysis recommended completion of a Scoped Subwatershed Study to refine hydrology, hydrogeology, erosion thresholds and stormwater management strategies. Phase 1 Existing Conditions has been completed, which incorporates the findings of the Natural Heritage and Hazards Background Report. Phase 2 of the Scoped Subwatershed Study is currently underway, which will assess impacts and recommendations based on the final Land Use Plan for NEP. Phase 2 will be completed prior to adoption of the NEP Secondary Plan. Attachment 8 to Information Report 10-25 Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 1.0 Project Background ..................................................................................................... 1 2.0 Community Engagement Approach ............................................................................ 3 Engagement By the Numbers ................................................................................................. 4 3.0 What We Heard ............................................................................................................. 5 3.1 Round One: Spring 2023 ............................................................................................ 5 Vision and guiding principles ............................................................................................... 5 Natural environment and watershed conservation ............................................................... 6 Agriculture ........................................................................................................................... 6 Community connections and community facilities; and........................................................ 6 Placemaking and built form ................................................................................................. 7 3.2 Round Two: Spring 2024 ............................................................................................ 8 Concept #1: Environmental Focus ...................................................................................... 8 Concept #2: Transit Focused .............................................................................................. 8 Concept #3: Neighbourhood Focused ................................................................................. 9 3.3 Round Three: Spring 2025.......................................................................................... 9 Location of Higher Densities and Mixed Uses: ...................................................................10 Location of Business and Employment Areas ....................................................................10 Location of Residential Areas .............................................................................................10 Arrangement of Schools and Parks ....................................................................................10 Arrangement of Roads .......................................................................................................11 Other General Comments on the Preliminary Preferred Concept .......................................11 How We Used Community Feedback.....................................................................................12 4.0 Next Steps and Staying Involved ...............................................................................13 Project Contacts.................................................................................................................13 Executive Summary The Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan will guide future growth and development in Northeast Pickering. The Secondary Plan sets out the long-term vision, guiding principles, and objectives for growth and development, and will live within the City of Pickering’s Official Plan. As a key policy document, the Secondary Plan provides direction on where and how different types of growth and development will be permitted, the integration of sustainability and climate resiliency, the design of roads, trails, and transit services, and infrastructure servicing. Starting in 2022, the Secondary Plan process included three ‘rounds’ of engagement, each with key objectives and opportunities for input and dialogue, as summarized in the figure below. This report provides a summary of what we learned in each round of engagement, how the feedback was integrated into the technical work, and the next steps on decisions to be made relating to development in Northeast Pickering. 1 1.0 Project Background The City of Pickering is creating a Secondary Plan for Northeast Pickering to guide the growth of this area over the next 30 years. The Secondary Plan will determine how environmental areas are protected, land use and transportation patterns, the scale and type of residential and new business development, appropriate community facilities and amenities, and priorities for sustainable urban design and development. As Pickering is experiencing significant growth, the Secondary Plan will also help address the need for planning to accommodate new residents and employment opportunities, as well as supporting affordable housing. The Secondary Plan area is shown in Figure 1-1 and is located generally: • North of Highway 7; • West of Lakeridge Road; • South of Eighth Concession Road; and • East of Westney Road. NOTE: While the study area includes portions of the Hamlet of Greenwood the draft Secondary Plan is not proposing to redevelop any of the existing lands within the Hamlet of Greenwood. The three draft Land Use Concepts provide for low density residential abutting the existing Hamlet and provide a Westney Road by-pass of the Hamlet. The goal of the Secondary Plan is to create a complete community that promotes the well-being of residents and the sustainability of the natural environment. 2 Figure 1-1 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area 3 2.0 Community Engagement Approach Community engagement and outreach was a key part of the Secondary Plan Study, and continued opportunities for community engagement were provided throughout the process. Figure 2-1 shows the four phases of the project. The first round of community engagement included a Public Information Centre (PIC) held on May 25th, 2023, alongside an online survey. The purpose of the first round of engagement was to describe the background studies being undertaken; confirm the vision, and opportunities and constraints for Northeast Pickering; and collect feedback on key topics to be considered in the development of the land use scenarios. A second round of engagement was conducted in spring 2024, with a PIC held on March 20th 2024 and an online survey that was open for three weeks after the PIC. The objectives of this session were to present the three Land Use Concepts for Northeast Pickering, and criteria for evaluation of the Concepts for public feedback. The input received was used in the finalization of evaluation criteria and development of a Preliminary Preferred Concept. The third round of engagement was held in spring 2025, with a PIC on June 18th, 2025 at the Chestnut Hill Development Recreation Centre. Over 95 people attended the event. An online survey that was open from June 18th to July 11th, 2025 received 35 responses. The purpose of the third round of engagement was to present the preliminary preferred concept for Northeast Pickering, discuss refinements to the concept, and key considerations for the Secondary Plan policies. Figure 2-1 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan – Project Process A final survey to gather feedback on the Draft Secondary Plan will be conducted as part of the Statutory Public Meeting scheduled for November 2025. 4 Engagement By the Numbers Throughout the Secondary Plan process, participants shared their comments and feedback through the in-person and online survey channels, as well as through correspondence with the City’s project team. 5 3.0 What We Heard The following sections summarize the key insights from each of the three rounds of engagement held during the Secondary Plan process. 3.1 Round One: Spring 2023 The first PIC and survey held in May 2023 were held to gather input on the vision, guiding principles, opportunities and constraints for growth and development in Northeast Pickering. Vision and guiding principles •Approximately 73% respondents said the vision matches or somewhat matches what they would like to see in Northeast Pickering. •The draft guiding principles were presented and are listed below in order of highest priority based on community input: 1.Connected and Walkable 2.Land Stewardship 3.Vibrant Public Spaces 4.Sustainable Community 5.Multi-Generational 6.Economic Diversity 6 Natural environment and watershed conservation Insights: •Protect the natural environment by providing wildlife crossings, reducing salt run-off, designing climate change withstanding roads, and integrating nature-based solutions. •To reduce heat impacts from climate change, build low impact developments, integrate opportunities for renewable energy, utilize sustainable building material, and provide open green spaces and a tree canopy. •To design managing stormwater effectively, consider grey infrastructure, bio-swales, mixed use stormwater ponds, protect wetlands, and implement storage tanks underground. Big ideas: •Wetland protection and buffering from homes •Integration of stormwater control within recreational spaces •Bioswales and rain gardens along roadways •Buffering development from natural features Key concerns: •Concern over the contradiction between prioritizing sustainability through development of the lands and the loss of farmland, wetlands, and forest cover. •Appropriate design of stormwater management facilities to avoid any negative impacts or maintenance issues. •Impacts to downstream communities from flooding due to development in Northeast Pickering. •Habitat loss and biodiversity decline as a result of development in the area. Agriculture Big ideas: •Plan for farm and urban interactions •Plan buffers around farmland and design roads for all users. Key concerns: •Providing for local food security by maintaining farmland supply. •Need for buffers and distance between active farmland operations and residential developments. Community connections and community facilities; and Big ideas: •Pedestrian-priority in the design of roads and other facilities •Separated cycling facilities •Mixed cycling and pedestrian facilities •Community hub of commercial and recreational activity. 7 • Schools and daycare facilities. • Smaller community services and facilities distributed throughout the community. • Mobility and transportation for other modes of transportation • Streetscape design to include safe cycling facility design and an integration of micro- mobility • Accessibility for people with disabilities and the aging population • Traffic management to consider the existing rural and agricultural community and integrate rail connectivity to the GTA. • Complete community design and to attract employers to the area. • Range of facilities including recreational facilities, schools and daycares, long-term care and housing facilities. Key concerns: • Consideration of overflow impacts from traffic in Northeast Pickering onto other corridors in the City. • Planning for adequate roads and corridors to support the planned population. • Clarify the meaning of ‘high-quality streetscapes’ and impacts from planned airport on future demand. • Conflicts between the Provincial direction regarding population growth and expansion of greenfield areas vs. the City/Regional direction around intensification and sustainable growth. • Balancing ease of access to recreational and community facilities. • Ensuring adequate supply of schools and daycares to match population growth. Placemaking and built form Insights: • From the existing built and natural heritage, the City should enhance the natural environment, preserve the unique character of the agricultural and natural areas, and incorporate the unique natural heritage of the area into future developments. • Gathering areas that should be planned for in the community include: community gardens, transit hubs, places within walking distance, public squares, and green and blue spaces. • The types of built form that would suit future planning include: transit-connected housing and built communities that resilient for climate projections through to 2100. • Ensure and use will be aligned with local indigenous input and to cater the indigenous communities. Big ideas: • Top ideas that best represent the types of community spaces they would like to see voted for were: 1. Parks and urban squares as community focal points. 2. High quality streetscapes that promote walking. 3. Community parks. 8 Key Concerns: • Concern over affordability and how the vision and principles would correspond to the type of development that would ultimately materialize, based on housing types and income levels that would be catered to. • Accessibility and planning for an aging population as well as young families. 3.2 Round Two: Spring 2024 Through the PIC and online survey held in March 2024, participants were asked to give feedback on the ways that land use planning, environmental restoration, and transportation have been approached in each of the Concepts. Participants were given three land use concepts that apply different approaches to land use, environmental restoration, and transportation; approximately 19% of the survey participants noted that all three Concepts would have significant impacts on natural heritage, sensitive environmental features, or existing residents and agricultural operations. Concept #1: Environmental Focus • Where We Live, Work, and Play  Support for the contiguous southern employment areas and for the location of the centralized Regional Centre.  The concentration of employment areas in the south end of the secondary plan area creates a barrier cutting the community off from southern Pickering. • Connecting to Nature  Support for how major roads do not intersect through natural heritage are as and for how the residential areas are connected. • How We Move  Support for concentration of amenities and for walkability. Concept #2: Transit Focused • Where We Live, Work, and Play  Support walkability and the integration of employment areas throughout the Secondary Plan Area.  Support for employment clusters adjacent to Highway 407 interchanges and accessibility to Highway 407 and Highway 7.  Preference for the amount of mixed use and downtown areas. • How We Move  Support for how this concept is designed to provide the greatest accessibility to transit across the Plan.  Plan for connectivity with higher order transit and prioritize transit to residential areas. 9 Concept #3: Neighbourhood Focused •Where We Live, Work, and Play Support for community nodes that increase active transportation and for how density is dispersed throughout the Plan. Preference for centralized community facilities. •Connecting to Nature Support for how schools and residential areas are connected to nature. •How We Move Preference for east-west collector streets vs. the arterial roads in Concept #1. From survey respondents, 51% agreed that the Environment Focused Concept would best serve the new community and 67% agreed that it would best complement the natural heritage, 40% agreed it would best serve employers, and 55% agreed that it would best complement the natural heritage area. 3.3 Round Three: Spring 2025 The Preliminary Preferred Concept which brought together the most preferred elements of the three Concepts presented at PIC #2 was presented for feedback at PIC#3 and through online survey #3, which were held over June-July 2025. 10 Location of Higher Densities and Mixed Uses: • Participants supported the spacing of higher density areas to manage potential traffic, and the accessibility and proximity to Highway 407, and the connections between the Natural Heritage system. • 78% of survey respondents did not agree with the proposed high densities locations and mixed uses in the Concept. • Concerns included: development of agricultural land, impacts to sensitive environmental features, flooding impacts, climate change considerations and the loss of green space. • Recommendations included:  focusing intensification in existing developed areas of Pickering;  placing the higher density areas further east of Duffins Creek;  placing employment and higher density areas along Highway 7;  buffering natural features from development;  providing better connections between the north and south areas of the community;  and, reducing the area of Northeast Pickering that is planned to grow. Location of Business and Employment Areas • Participants supported the consolidation of the employment and commercial areas along Highway 407, and for an increase in overall employment area in Pickering. • The majority of participants in the survey (69%) said they did not agree with the proposed locations for business and employment areas in the Concept for reasons such as potential noise, increased truck traffic, the type of employment it would attract, and the servicing infrastructure to support employment areas. • Suggestions for improvements included: phasing of growth to focus on employment areas in other parts of Pickering, considering how greenspace is situated relative to the employment area, and connecting to the Pickering Innovation Corridor through to Whitby. Location of Residential Areas • Participants supported the mix types of residential areas in the community, the higher densities at key intersections and major corridors, the separation of lower density residential areas from employment areas, low density development near hamlets and mix of green spaces in proximity to residential areas. • 67% of survey respondents did not agree with the proposed locations for residential areas in the Concept. • Suggestions for improvements to the Concept included: adding more single-level living to support the aging population, increasing medium to higher density residential buildings, and buffering around the Greenwood community. Arrangement of Schools and Parks • Participants showed support for the consolidation of the employment and commercial areas along Highway 407 11 •There was a mix of sentiments around the number of schools proposed, concern about the timing of development to service the population, and desire to see more clear buffers around environmental features. Arrangement of Roads •Participants expressed the importance of integrating transit and active transportation into roads planning and integration of wildlife crossings in road designs. •There was a concern about the cost of upgrading the feeder road for the strip running south from Highway 7 to Sideroad 8. •Some suggested reconnecting the western boundary at Westney and Lakeridge on the eastern boundary while others suggested reconsidering the placement of an arterial road on Seventh Concession to be placed next to the highway for better flow. Other General Comments on the Preliminary Preferred Concept •Participants re-iterated their concerns about the loss of agricultural land and potential harm to environmental features, water resources, and sensitive ecological habitat. •Concern about the governance and decision-making process and how community input is used or considered. •Recommendation for policies to require post-development stormwater flows to match pre-development levels. •Desire to see more detailed studies and mitigation of impacts to the existing natural features, as well as feasibility of the proposed land use concept. •Suggestion for the City to undertake a business case prior to any future development in Northeast Pickering. •Desire to see cultural and community resources carefully planned to support any future community. •Recommendation to learn lessons from neighbouring cities including Markham, Whitby and Oshawa to protect from repeating any negative outcomes of greenfield development. 12 How We Used Community Feedback The feedback held in each round of engagement was used to inform and refine the vision, draft concepts, preliminary preferred concept, and policy directions for Northeast Pickering. Community feedback on the importance of preserving natural heritage, prioritizing development that leverages existing and planned infrastructure, and managing stormwater were brought forward into the Draft Secondary Plan policies. As the Secondary Plan process draws to a close, there will be future opportunities for community input and ongoing due diligence on the part of City staff to confirm alignment between development proposals and the policies of the Secondary Plan. 13 4.0 Next Steps and Staying Involved The next steps of the project include the following tasks: Further information as well as project updates and will be available on the project website at: www.letstalkpickering.ca/NEP. Project Contacts If you have a question or comment about the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan, please contact: Zahrah Khan Senior Project Manager, Special Projects City of Pickering 905-420-4660 ext. 1850 nep@pickering.ca Fiaz Jadoon Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects City of Pickering 905.420.4660 ext. 2292 nep@pickering.ca DRAFT September 2025 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report Attachment 9 to Information Report 10-25 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 i Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1 1.1. Study Purpose ............................................................................................................. 1 1.2. Study Progress and Consultation ............................................................................. 2 1.3. Report Purpose ........................................................................................................... 4 1.4. Vision ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.5. Guiding Principles ...................................................................................................... 5 2. Land Use Concepts ................................................................................................ 6 2.1. Concept 1: Environment Focused ............................................................................. 6 2.2. Concept 2: Transit Focused ..................................................................................... 12 2.3. Concept 3: Neighbourhood Focused ...................................................................... 18 3. Description of the Land Use Elements ............................................................... 24 3.1. Regional Centre ......................................................................................................... 24 3.2. Regional Corridors .................................................................................................... 25 3.3. Local Nodes, Community Nodes and Mixed Corridors ......................................... 26 3.4. Urban Residential Areas ........................................................................................... 28 3.5. Parks .......................................................................................................................... 29 3.6. Schools ...................................................................................................................... 30 3.7. Employment Area ...................................................................................................... 31 3.8. Transit ........................................................................................................................ 31 4. Land Use Concept Evaluation ............................................................................. 33 5. Preferred Land Use Plan ...................................................................................... 47 5.1. Key Structural Elements ........................................................................................... 47 5.2. Description of Land Use Designations and Elements ........................................... 50 5.3. Estimated Density, Units, Population and Jobs ..................................................... 55 6. Conclusion and Next Steps ................................................................................. 57 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 1 1. Introduction 1.1. Study Purpose The City of Pickering is undertaking a comprehensive Secondary Plan Study that will establish a detailed land use and development framework for Northeast Pickering (NEP). The Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan (NEPSP) is envisioned as an innovative, complete and sustainable live-work community that will provide for significant residential and employment opportunities as the City continues to grow. The Secondary Plan Area encompasses approximately 1,600 hectares of land in NEP. The Area is generally bound by Highway 7/Sixth Concession Road to the south, Lake Ridge Road to the east bordering the Town of Whitby, Eighth Concession Road to the north and Westney Road to the west. Highway 407 transects east-west through the southern third of the Secondary Plan Area. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 2 In November 2022, as part of the Envision Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), 1,195 hectares of land within the NEPSP Area were recommended for inclusion in the Region’s Urban Area Boundary through Settlement Area Boundary Expansion (SABE). The Durham Regional Official Plan identifies the majority of NEP as Community Area. Approximately 249 hectares of land north and south of Highway 407 have been identified as Employment Area. The Envision Durham Growth Management Study Report anticipated that NEP could accommodate as many as 44,910 persons and 4,315 jobs on Community Area designated lands at a density of 52 persons and jobs per hectare, plus an additional 6,600 jobs in the Employment Area. This population, density and employment forecast is being used to provide a general guideline for the development of the Secondary Plan. 1.2. Study Progress and Consultation As illustrated below, the Secondary Plan Study is being undertaken in four phases. A Scoped Subwatershed Study is ongoing as part of the Secondary Plan Study to inform the final Official Plan Amendment. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Phases Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 3 1.2.1. Work Completed Phase 1 of the Study involved finalization of the Work Plan and Public Engagement Strategy, as well as refinement of the Secondary Plan Vision and Guiding Principles. Phase 2 of the Study involved the completion of the following Background Studies to help guide future growth and development within the Secondary Plan Area: • Community Placemaking Study • Affordable Housing Strategy • Community Services and Facilities Study • Employment Lands Strategy • Retail Market Study • Sustainability Study • Integrated Transportation/Transit Study • Municipal Servicing Analysis/Area Servicing Plan • Natural Heritage and Hazard Background Analysis • Agricultural Impact Assessment • Cultural Heritage Study • Stage 1 Archeological Assessment A Public Information Centre was held on May 25, 2023 at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Centre to introduce the project, findings of the Background Studies and seek feedback on key topic areas including the natural environment; placemaking and the public realm; and community connections and facilities. All Background Studies, Public Information Centre materials and Engagement Summaries are available on the City’s “Let’s Talk Pickering” Page: https://letstalkpickering.ca/NEP. Phase 2 also involved the development of three Land Use Concepts. A Public Information Centre was held on March 20, 2024 to introduce the Land Use Concepts and seek feedback to be used in their evaluation. Most recently, a Preferred Land Use Concept was developed based on an evaluation of the three Land Use Concepts. A third Public Information Centre was held on June 18, 2025 to introduce the Preliminary Land Use Concept Plan and seek feedback from the public. 1.2.2. Next Steps Based on comments received, the Final Land Use Plan will be used to provide the overall land use framework for the Secondary Plan Area and form the basis for the Official Plan Amendment in Phase 3. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 4 Phase 3 will involve the preparation of the Official Plan Amendment, which will introduce the Land Use Plan and corresponding policies for NEP into the Pickering Official Plan. A statutory public meeting on the Secondary Plan is anticipated to be held in early Fall 2025. Following refinement of the Official Plan Amendment, Phase 4 of the Project will involve a Final Recommended Secondary Plan will be prepared and presented for Council Adoption before the end of 2025. 1.3. Report Purpose The purpose of this Report is to provide an overview of the three Land Use Concepts, their evaluation, a description of the Preferred Land Concept Plan and a description of the Final Land Use Plan. All three Land Use Concepts, as well as the Preferred Land Use Concept Plan, were developed to achieve the overall vision and guiding principles for the Secondary Plan, while applying different approaches to land use, the environment and transportation that differentiate them from one another. The three Land Use Concepts are as follows: Concept 1: Environment Focused Concept 2: Transit Focused Concept 3: Neighbourhood Focused The Land Use Concepts were evaluated against a set of established criteria and measures to determine which elements of each Land Use Concept are preferred and should be included in the Preferred Land Use Plan. The evaluation of the Land Use Concepts is presented in Section 4. Section 4 also includes an evaluation matrix that summarizes the evaluation of the Land Use Concepts and describes the detailed analysis and the rationale for which elements to include in the Preferred Land Use Plan. The Preferred Land Use Plan was not developed based solely on one of the three Land Use Concepts, but rather a combination of the most preferred elements of each of the three Land Use Concepts and additional feedback received through engagement with landowners and the public. 1.4. Vision The Vision for the NEP Secondary Plan is as follows: The Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Area will be holistically planned as a complete community focused on the well-being of its residents and the sustainability of its natural environment. This will be accomplished through innovative approaches to people-centered design, sustainability and land stewardship. Northeast Pickering is envisioned as a multi-generational, Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 5 economically diverse community with vibrant public spaces and walkable neighbourhoods. 1.5. Guiding Principles The development of the NEP Land Use Plan will be directed by the following Guiding Principles: Multi-Generational Community: Provide a mix of land uses, including a wide variety of housing options, densities, and affordability with an accessible public realm that encourages residents to grow and age in place, facilitating a multi- generational community. Vibrant Public Spaces: Foster the creation of high quality parks, public spaces and streetscapes that provide a range of uses and activities, encouraging social interaction and a sense of belonging. Connected and Walkable: Design well connected streetscapes to facilitate walkable neighbourhoods and accessible active transportation and transit options, leading to healthy and active lifestyles. Sustainable Community: Build a sustainable community by incorporating climate resilient and sustainable design with cost effective community scale solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy and water and reduce waste generation. Land Stewardship: Focus on land stewardship and environmental protection to retain natural beauty and function. Economic Diversity: Provide a range of employment options and opportunities to foster a complete community through the inclusion of a strong employment node and a wide variety of commercial and professional service industries. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 6 2. Land Use Concepts Three Land Use Concepts were developed as part of the Secondary Plan Study to illustrate and evaluate various ways in which the NEP Secondary Plan Area could be developed. The following provides a brief description of the focus and intent for each Land Use Concept. Section 4 below provides an overview of each of the common land use elements between each Land Use Concept. 2.1. Concept 1: Environment Focused The land use structure of Concept 1 is shown in Figure 1A below. Development within the Secondary Plan Area has been planned to preserve and enhance, where possible, the existing Natural Heritage System. The impacts of new roads and crossings over the environmental system have been minimized by avoiding crossing of the Natural Heritage System or diverting roads to the narrowest portion of Natural Heritage System where crossings are required. As well, areas of potential restoration or compensation have been identified (by Matrix Solutions Inc.) and added to the Natural Heritage System where pockets of developable land were generally surrounded by the Natural Heritage System. One large residential area is proposed north of Highway 407, with a centralized Regional Centre at 7th Concession and Salem Road. A community park and secondary school have been located at the Secondary Plan Area’s highest point, to be integrated as a key part of the Regional Centre, which will serve as a central focal point for the new community and provide views of the surrounding lands and nature. Regional Corridors along 7th Concession and Salem Road lead to and from the Regional Centre. A Mixed Corridor is proposed along the new northern east-west Type C Arterial Road to serve as a corridor for high density residential development and provide for some commercial and mixed use development primarily at intersections with other collector and arterial roads. Five Local Nodes are distributed throughout the new community with one of them situated east of Greenwood in the new residential neighbourhood. Employment Areas are fully separated from the residential community to the north by Highway 407, except for an expanded residential area to the east of the Greenwood Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 7 Hamlet, south of Highway 7. This linear Employment Area is supported by two new Highway 407 interchanges at Salem Road and Westney Road. The proposed road classification of the Arterial and Collector Roads is shown on Figure 1B. Two new east-west Type C Arterial Roads are added to address east-west connectivity. Sideline 2 had been realigned to the north to extend to the Eighth Concession. Sideline 4 extends over Highway 7. Two new north-south collector roads have been added between the Seventh and Eight Concession with shorter collector roads also added throughout the plan to provide connectivity within larger blocks. The proposed trail system is oriented primarily along the north-south spines of the Natural Heritage System with connections to and from nearby parks to maximize residents access to nature as shown on Figure 1C. The community park and almost all neighbourhood parks have been located adjacent to the Natural Heritage System to expand and integrate with existing naturalized areas. As shown on Figure 1C, the distribution of parks ensures a maximum 5 minute walk to most parks. Elementary schools are located primarily along the Type C Arterial Roads or Collector Roads and in some cases are located adjacent to a neighbourhood park where the park is located close to a Type C Arterial or Collector Road. The proposed transit structure as shown on Figure 1D adds three north-south local routes, one east-west route, and one L-shaped route along 8th Concession and Westney Road. The first north-south local route is primarily on Sideline 4; the second is primarily on Kinsale Road; the third is primarily along Sideline 6 and Salem Road. All three routes run between Highway 7 and 8th Concession, with one-way loops to provide coverage to the employment area at the south end and to the residential areas at the north end. No north-south route is provided between Westney and Salem because of a lack of arterial and collector roads. The L-shaped route includes a north-south component along Westney Road, and an east-west component along 8th Concession. The east-west route runs along Highway 7 connecting to Seaton/Markham to the west and Brooklin/North Oshawa to the east. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 8 Figure 1A. Concept 1 Land Use Structure Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 9 Figure 1B. Concept 1 Road Classifications Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 10 Figure 1C. Concept 1 Parks and Trails Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 11 Figure 1D. Concept 1 Transit Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 12 2.2. Concept 2: Transit Focused The land use structure of Concept 2 is shown in Figure 2A. Development within the Secondary Plan Area is focused along an interconnected network of nodes and corridors, where higher densities will be focused and transit connections will be prioritized. The Higher Order Transit being planned along Highway 407 has been prioritized, with a new Regional Centre located along Salem Road straddling Highway 407, creating a Major Transit Station Area. Higher densities and mixed uses leading to and from the Regional Centre are prioritized through the introduction of Regional Corridors along Salem Road south of the Regional Centre and a new Type B Arterial Road which connects to Highway 7 in the west and to Columbus Road in the east. As well a Mixed Corridor is proposed along Salem Road north of the Regional Centre and along the 7th Concession. The Regional Centre and broader MTSA is intended to develop into a walkable, dense and mixed-use community in itself. One of three High Schools is located adjacent to the Regional Centre. Five Local Nodes are distributed through the Secondary Plan Area to provide additional commercial services to the surrounding neighbourhoods. To enhance local transit access and active transportation opportunities, a dense network of collector roads is proposed with two additional east-west roads north of 7th Concession (one a Collector and one a Type C Arterial Road) and nine north-south roads with three being Type B Arterial Roads, four Type C Arterial Roads and two Collector roads as shown in Figure 2B. Three new Type C Arterial Roads will also be extended across Highway 407. This network of collector roads support a mix of uses, higher densities, transit and active transportation connections through a Mixed Corridor and Medium Density designations. Two separate Employment Areas are focused to the east and west of the community, creating a centralized mixed-use community node that focuses on transit, while also still making use of the 407 for goods movement. The Lake Ridge Road 407 interchange and a new 407 interchange at Westney Road provides access to these two Employment Areas. Multi-use paths will be prioritized along collector roads as shown in Figure 2C. Two community parks are co-located with secondary schools, with one serving the northern residential community and one serving the southern residential community. Neighbourhood Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 13 parks are located adjacent to elementary schools to create nodes for each neighbourhood. As shown on Figure 2C, the distribution of parks ensures a maximum 5 minute walk to most parks. The proposed transit structure as shown on Figure 2D adds four north-south local routes, one east-west route and one L-shaped route along 7th Concession and Westney Road. The first north-south route is primarily on Sideline 4; the second is primarily on Kinsale Road; the third is primarily along the proposed north-south arterial road just east of Westney Road; the fourth is primarily along Sideline 6/Salem Road. All four north- south routes run between Highway 7 and 8th Concession, with one-way loops to provide coverage to the residential areas at the north end and the employment areas at the south end. The L-shaped route includes a north-south component along Westney Road, and an east-west component along the proposed east-west arterial just south of 7th Concession. The east-west route runs along Highway 7 connecting to Seaton/Markham to the west and Brooklin/North Oshawa to the east. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 14 Figure 2A: Concept 2 Land Use Structure Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 15 Figure 2B: Concept 2 Road Classifications Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 16 Figure 2C: Concept 2 Parks and Trails Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 17 Figure 2D: Concept 2 Transit Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 18 2.3. Concept 3: Neighbourhood Focused The land use structure of Concept 3 is shown in Figure 3A. The Secondary Plan Area has been structured to focus on the creation of individual communities, serviced by their own central Community Node co-located with a community park and secondary school, as well as individual elementary schools, neighbourhood parks and parkettes. Three Community Nodes have been disbursed throughout NEP, replacing the need for one larger Regional Node and providing smaller higher density mixed uses cores within closer proximity to more residential areas. Two Community Nodes are located on both the east and west ends of 7th Concession, while the third Community Node is located at Highway 7 and Salem Road. A new north-south Regional Corridor connects Salem Road up to 7th Concession, while a Regional Corridor extends along the entirety of 7th Concession. Medium Density Residential uses are focused on the edges of Low Density Residential Areas along arterial and collector roads. On large employment area straddles Highway 407 from Lake Ridge Road to Westney Road with a central interchange at Salem Road. This employment configuration maximizes visibility to the Highway. A regular pattern of major roads is created with three continual north-south Type C Arterial Roads at Kinsale/Sideline 2, Sideline 4 and Sideline 8 as shown on Figure 3C. Three new east-west roads are created through a new collector road north of Highway 7 and a new Type C Arterial Road serving as the northern and southern boundary respectively between residential and employment areas. As well, a new east-west Type C Arterial road is proposed north of 7th Concession Road. While three separate community parks and secondary schools are situated adjacent to or near the Community Nodes to create focal points for each community area, neighbourhood parks have been located central to each residential area and not located adjacent to school sites. These locations are designed to maximize walkability. Smaller Parkettes have also been distributed in smaller enclaves. As shown on Figure 3B, the distribution of parks Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 19 ensures a maximum 5 minute walk to most parks. The trail network follows collector roads in the Secondary Plan as shown in Figure 3B. The proposed transit structure as shown on Figure 3D adds four north-south local routes, one east-west route and one L-shaped route along 8th Concession and Westney Road. The first north-south route is primarily on Sideline 4; the second is primarily on Kinsale Road; the third is primarily on Sideline 6/Salem; and the fourth is primarily on the proposed north-south route just east of Westney. All four routes run between Highway 7 and 8th Concession to provide coverage to the employment area at the south end and the residential areas at the north end. The L-shaped includes a north-south component between Westney and Salem, and an east-west component along 8th Concession. The latter component provides coverage to the northernmost part of the community, particularly the northwest corner. The east-west route runs along Highway 7 connecting to Seaton/Markham to the west and Brooklin/North Oshawa to the east. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 20 Figure 3A: Concept 3 Land Use Structure Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 21 Figure 3B: Concept 3 Road Classifications Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 22 Figure 3C: Concept 3 Parks and Trails Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 23 Figure 3D: Concept 3 Transit Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 24 3. Description of the Land Use Elements The following provides an overview of the structural elements of each Land Use Concept including Regional Centres, Regional Corridors, Local Nodes, Community Nodes, Mixed Corridors and Urban Residential Areas. As applicable, direction from the Durham Regional Official Plan and City of Pickering Official Plan applying to each structural element is summarized. 3.1. Regional Centre According to Section 5.2 of the Regional Official Plan, Regional Centres are identified as Strategic Growth Areas where intensification and higher density mixed use development shall be prioritized. Regional Centres located off Rapid Transit Corridors are directed to achieve a minimum transit supportive density target of 100 to 150 people and jobs per gross hectare. The Regional Official Plan directs Regional Centres to be planned and developed as the main concentration of urban activities, but generally at a smaller scale than Urban Growth Centres (Pickering City Centre). Regional Centres are intended to be hubs for culture, services, shopping and key to the identity of their broader surrounding communities, and shall be planned: • For a full and integrated array of institutional, commercial (which may include major retail), public service facilities, higher density mixed-use and residential development, recreational, cultural, entertainment, office and major office uses; and • For a built form mix of contextually appropriate high-rise and midrise development, providing an appropriate transition in building height, density and massing to surrounding areas, and with a mix of uses and public spaces that provide for complete and vibrant communities, as determined by area municipalities. The Durham Regional Official Plan identifies the conceptual location of a new Regional Centre to the east of the 7th Concession Road and Salem Road intersection. Concept 1 identifies a Regional Centre at 7th Concession and Salem Road. Concept 2 identifies a Regional Centre at Salem Road and Hwy 407. Concept 3 does not identify a Regional Centre, but rather three Community Nodes disbursed throughout the community. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 25 The Retail Market Study completed in Phase 2 of this Secondary Plan Study recommended the Regional Centre contain a gross floor area of 23,000 to 28,000 m2 retail and commercial services, which equals 11 hectares of land at a typical 25% coverage. The size of each Regional Centre Concepts 1 and 2 is 20 hectares in size, which accounts for additional residential and mixed land uses. 3.2. Regional Corridors As set out in Section 5.3 of the Regional Official Plan, Regional Corridors form key connections between Strategic Growth Areas, other nodes and corridors and certain Employment Areas, acting as the arteries of the Urban System. Regional Corridors support the movement of people and goods by encouraging development and intensification that is characterized by compact built form at a transit supportive density. Regional Corridors should generally be recognized as appropriate locations for higher density, mixed-use development. The Regional Official Plan encourages built form to be multi-storey, compact, pedestrian-friendly and transit supportive, applying the relevant transit-oriented development design principles. Uses permitted in Regional Corridors include those within the underlying Community Areas or Employment Areas designation of the Durham Region Official Plan. Regional Corridors with an underlying Employment Area designation are considered appropriate locations for higher density employment generating uses. Area municipalities are encouraged to establish transit supportive density targets along Regional Corridors and where appropriate, designate key development areas that represent prime opportunities for development, redevelopment and intensification. 7th Concession Road and Salem Road up to 7th Concession Road have been conceptually identified as Regional Corridors by the Durham Regional Official Plan. Concept 1 identifies a Regional Corridor along 7th Concession and a Regoinal Corridor along Salem Road from Highway 407 north to 7th Concession. Concept 2 identifies a Regional Corridor along a new east-west arterial road between 7th Concession and Highway 407 and another Regional Corridor along Salem Road from Highway 7 north to the new east-west arterial road. Concept 3 identifies a Regional Corridor along Salem Road up to 7th Concession and along 7th Concession, Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 26 3.3. Local Nodes, Community Nodes and Mixed Corridors Mixed Use Areas are addressed in Section 3.6 of the Pickering Official Plan and include Local Nodes, Community Nodes and Mixed Corridors. The City’s Mixed Use Areas are areas and corridors of development having the highest concentration of activity in the City and the broadest diversity of community services and facilities. Table 5 and 6 below set out the permissible uses within each Mixed Use Area designation appliable to NEP, as well as minimum and maximum densities and maximum floor areas. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 27 3.3.1. Local Nodes According to Section 5.3 of the Durham Region Official Plan, Local Centres (Local Nodes in the Pickering Official Plan) vary in size and planned function. Certain Local Centres may function at the neighbourhood scale and be oriented to serve the day-to- day needs of nearby residents, while other Local Centres may be planned similar, but generally at a smaller scale, to a Regional Centre and be intended to act as a node for compact mixed-use urban development that provides shopping, services and other amenities to a broader area. The Regional Official Plan directs Council to promote Local Centres (Local Nodes) as locations for higher density residential uses, concentrations of commercial and retail uses, and public service uses and other community-based uses and amenities, at a scale suitable to their surrounding communities. The Local Nodes in Concepts 1 and 2 complement the one Regional Centre in each of these options by providing convenience commercial services serving the day to day needs of the local neighbourhoods. In Concept 3, the distribution of three Community Nodes provides for the day-to-day needs of the surrounding neighbourhoods and removes the need for the Local Nodes. The Retail Market Study completed in Phase 2 of this Secondary Plan Study envisioned each Local Node to comprise of approximately 10,000 m2 of retail and service commercial space. Each Local Node in Concepts 1 and 2 is approximately 3 to 4 hectares. 3.3.2. Community Nodes Policies for the Seaton Urban Area set out direction for Community Nodes in Section 11.4 of the Pickering Official Plan. Community Nodes are mixed use nodes containing commercial and residential uses that will intensify over time. Community Nodes are located so that the majority of future patrons are within a 10 to 20 minute walk. The planned function for Community Nodes are to cater to the daily and weekly shopping needs of the residents in the adjacent neighbourhoods. In comparison, the City Centre will continue to provide for higher order City-wide and regional serving retail uses to all residents. Each Community Node in Concept 3 is approximately 10 to 15 hectares. Concepts 1 and 2 identify five Local Nodes disbursed throughout the community. Concept 3 identifies three Community Nodes disbursed throughout the community. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 28 3.3.3. Mixed Corridors As set out in Section 5.3 of the Regional Official Plan, Local Corridors (Mixed Corridors in the Pickering Official Plan) are intended to have a similar function but may occur at a smaller scale than Regional Corridors, while providing for transit supportive density and connections between Strategic Growth Areas or Local Centres, where appropriate. Uses supported within Local Corridors (Mixed Corridors) include those in accordance with the underlying Community Areas or Employment Areas designation. Policies for the Seaton Urban Area also set out direction for Mixed Corridors in Section 11.5 of the Pickering Official Plan. Mixed Corridors are to be developed with a mix of multiple unit housing types. Retail uses are permitted at grade and encouraged at entrances to the adjacent residential neighbourhoods. Interim sole commercial uses may be permitted, where current market conditions are not conducive to high density residential development. It is the intent that sole commercial uses intensify to mixed use development at or above minimum densities as the area matures. The clustering of office, retail and service commercial development is directed to intersections with collector roads and other key locations along the adjacent arterial roads. 3.4. Urban Residential Areas Urban Residential Areas in the Pickering Official Plan are differentiated on the basis of net residential density. Table 9 below sets out the minimum and maximum net residential densities for Low, Medium and High Density Residential Areas in Pickering, as set out in Section 3.9 of the Official Plan. Concept 1 identifies a Mixed Corridor along a new east-west collector road between 7th Concession and 8th Concession. Concept 2 identifies a Mixed Corridor along 7th Concession and a small segment of Mixed Corridor along Salem Road south of 7th Concession and ending at the new east-west Regional Corridor to the south. Concept 3 does not include a Mixed Corridor. Each Concept identifies Low Density Residential Areas throughout the Secondary Plan Area. Each Concept identifies Medium Density Areas along various collector and arterial roads. The Concepts do not separately delineate High Density Areas. Higher density uses and buildings are expected to be concentrated within the Centres and Nodes, Regional Corridors and Mixed Corridors of each Concept. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 29 3.5. Parks Approximately 62 hectares of parkland has been provided within each Concept, based on the Parkland Dedication provisions of the Planning Act. 5% of the land proposed for development has been dedicated for parkland, with the exception of 2% of lands designated Employment Area. 3.5.1. Community Parks Community parks are intended to provide for a range of illuminated recreational facilities, as well as some non-illuminated mini-baseball and soccer fields servicing the adjacent residents. Combining community parks with recreation centres and libraries can reduce land needs through shared parking. Community parks and recreation centres should be located near frequent transit services. It is intended that the adjacent Natural Heritage System be an integral part of each community park providing for passive recreational areas and buffer areas adjacent to the recreational fields. Concept 1 identifies one large 20-hectare community park at 7th Concession and Salem Road. Concept 2 identifies two 8-hectare community parks: One along Sideline 4 south of Highway 407 and one on Salem Road north of 7th Concession. Concept 3 identifies three 6-hectare community parks: One at 7th Concession and Westney Road, one at 7th Concession and Kinsale Road and one along a new east- west collector road and Salem Road. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 30 3.5.2. Neighbourhood Parks Neighbourhood parks are intended to perform an array of functions and accommodate play structures as well as non-illuminated mini-recreational field and possibly tennis or bocce courts, community mailboxes and passive areas. According to Section 11.13 c) of the Pickering Official Plan, neighbourhood parks shall: • Be easily accessible and generally centrally located for residents within a 400 to 800 metre radius (5 to 10 minute walk); • Have a size of approximately 1.5 to 1.8 hectares; • Have road frontage on a minimum of two sides, where possible; and • Be supported by on-street parking. 3.5.3. Parkettes Parkettes are intended to provide greenspace for each neighbourhood and accommodate play structures, open informal play areas and community mailboxes and information boards. According to Section 11.13 d) of the Pickering Official Plan, village greens (parkettes) shall: • Have a size of approximately 0.3 to 0.6 hectares subject to demonstration of the functionality of the village green configuration; • Be easily accessible for residents within a 200 to 400 metre radius (3 to 5 minute walk) without the need to cross arterial roads; and • Have road frontage on three sides but may be less where other design Concepts are used to achieve public view and access. 3.6. Schools The Community Services and Facilities Study completed in Phase 2 of this Secondary Plan Study determined 13 to 15 elementary school sites and 3 secondary school sites will need to be provided in NEP. Each Land Use Concept identifies 14 elementary school sites and 3 secondary school sites. Each secondary school site in Concepts 1, 2 and 3 is approximately 4 hectares in size. Each Elementary school site is approximately 2 hectares in size. Concepts 1 and 2 identify twenty-four 1.8-hectare neighbourhood parks. Concept 3 identifies nineteen 1.8-hectare neighbourhood parks. Concept 3 identifies five 0.6-hectare parkettes. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 31 3.7. Employment Area Through the Envision Durham Growth Management Study, it was determined that approximately 249 hectares of Employment Area would need to be accommodated in NEP. Each Concept integrates Prestige Employment Areas. Uses permitted in Prestige Employment Areas include: • Light manufacturing, assembly and processing of goods, light service industries, research and development facilities, warehousing, equipment and vehicle suppliers, automotive and vehicle sales and repair; • Offices, corporate office business parks, limited personal service uses serving the area, restaurants serving the area, retail sales as a minor component of an industrial operation, hotels, financial institutions serving the area; and • Community, cultural and recreational uses, and other uses with similar performance characteristics that are more appropriately located in the employment area. 3.8. Transit The proposed transit structure within each Land Use Concept aims to satisfy two objectives. First, to provide Regional-level connections to adjacent communities and beyond. Second, to provide coverage and connectivity to local destinations through an efficient grid of routes. A higher-order transit corridor is proposed along Highway 407 with a high-order transit station at Highway 407 and Salem Road in all three Land Use Concepts. The levels of service will be decided later in the Study process. There are three routes present in all three Land Use Concepts that provide connections beyond the Secondary Plan Area: • An east-west route along Highway 7, providing connections to Seaton and Markham (to the west) and northern Oshawa (to the east); • An L-shaped route that serves Ajax GO Station, Westney Road, the primary east-west corridor through the community and Columbus Road. This route provides connections with western Ajax (to the south) and Brooklin (to the east); and Concept 1 identifies Employment Area south of Highway 407. Concept 2 identifies two Employment Areas on the east and west ends of the Secondary Plan Area, both north and south of Highway 407. Concept 3 identifies Employment Area to the north and south of Highway 407, straddling the corridor. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 32 • A north-south route that serves Salem Road (the primary north-south corridor through the community), then connects with Harwood Road in Ajax and the Downtown Ajax area. This route provides connections with Downtown and eastern Ajax. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 33 4. Land Use Concept Evaluation This section describes the evaluation of the three Land Use Concepts for the NEPSP Area. Using a set of criteria and measures, the evaluation identifies the preferred elements of the Land Use Concepts. The criteria and measures were used to determine what elements of each Land Use Concept are preferred and should be included in the Preferred Land Use Plan. The Preferred Land Use Plan presented in Section 5.1 is not necessarily based solely on one of the Land Use Concepts but is rather a combination of the preferred elements of the Land Use Concepts and also includes additional elements considered through the engagement process. The evaluation criteria are organized under the six guiding principles of the NEPSP: • Multi-Generational Community • Connected and Walkable • Land Stewardship • Vibrant Public Spaces • Sustainable Community • Economic Diversity The full evaluation matrix is included below. The evaluation matrix summarizes the evaluation of the three Land Use Concepts against the criteria and measures. It describes the detailed analysis and the rationale for which elements to include in the Preferred Land Use Plan through the following: • Least Preferred • Moderately Preferred • Most Preferred Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 34 Study Principle: Multi-Generational Community Provide a mix of land uses, including a wide variety of housing options, densities and affordability with an accessible public realm that encourages residents to grow and age in place. Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Land Use Plan Criteria: Meet Density Targets Measure: Amount to which the Land Use Concept exceeds the minimum density of 52 persons and jobs per hectare as set out by the Envision Durham Growth Management Study for Northeast Pickering Based on the net amount of Community Areas of 942.98 hectares, 64,830 people and 2,445 jobs, Concept 1 results in a density of 71 people and jobs per hectare. The density exceeds the minimum density of 52 persons and jobs per hectare by 19 persons and jobs set out by Envision Durham. Evaluation: Least Preferred Based on the net amount of Community Areas of 992.59 hectares, 76,080 people and 2,440 jobs, Concept 2 results in a density of 79 people and jobs per hectare. The density exceeds the minimum density of 52 persons and jobs per hectare by 27 persons and jobs set out by Envision Durham. Evaluation: Equally Preferred Based on the net amount of Community Areas of 942.49 hectares, 70,700 people and 2,265 jobs, Concept 3 results in a density of 77 people and jobs per hectare. The density exceeds the minimum density target by 25 persons and jobs set out by Envision Durham. Evaluation: Equally Preferred All three Concepts exceed the minimum density of 52 persons and jobs per hectare but a Concepts 2 and 3 are equally preferred because they provide greater densities. Criteria: Support Regional Centres and Community Nodes Measure: Location of Regional Centre or Community Nodes in relation to potential higher order transit (HOT). HOT along E-W arterial The Regional Centre is around 300 metres from the proposed HOT along the E-W arterial road proposed by the Northeast Pickering Land Owners Group (NEPLOG). Evaluation: Least Preferred HOT along 407 The Regional Centre is more than a kilometre away from the proposed Hwy. 407 Higher-Order Transit Corridor. Evaluation: Least Preferred HOT along E-W arterial The Regional Centre is less than 100 metres away from the proposed HOT along the E-W arterial road proposed by the NEPLOG. Evaluation: Most Preferred HOT along 407 The Regional Centre is conveniently located along the Hwy.407 Higher-Order Transit Corridor where a primary station is also proposed. Evaluation: Most Preferred HOT along E-W arterial Two Community Nodes are 250-300 metres away from the proposed HOT along the E-W arterial road proposed by the NEPLOG the third Community Node would be almost 1.5 kilometre away from the NEPLOG proposed HOT. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred HOT along 407 Three Community Nodes are distributed across Northeast Pickering and two of them are more than one kilometre from the Hwy.7 Higher-Order Transit Corridor. The remaining Community Node is approximately 500 metres away from the Hwy.7 Higher-Order Transit Corridor. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred HOT along E-W arterial Concept 2 is preferred because the Regional Centre is within walking distance from the potential higher order transit corridor. HOT along 407 Concept 2 is preferred because the Regional Centre is located along the Hwy.407 Higher-Order Transit Corridor. A Regional Centre along Salem north of Highway 407 would take advantage of higher order transit whether it is finally approved along Highway 407 or the new east-west arterial road. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 35 Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Land Use Plan Measure: Number of residential units within 400 metres of a Regional Centre or Community Node. Concept 1 result in 3,760 units within 400 metres of a Regional Centre or Community Node. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 results in 4,770 units Within 400 metres of a Regional Centre or Community Node. Evaluation: Equally Preferred Concept 3 results in 4,720 units within 400 metres of a Regional Centre or Community Node Evaluation: Equally Preferred Concept 2 results in the greatest number of proposed units within 400 metres of a Regional Centre or Community Node but Concept 3 is very close in the number of units. Criteria: Support Regional Corridors and Mixed Corridors Measure: Location of Regional and Mixed Corridors on major arterial roads to support transit. The two Regional Corridors along 7th Concession and Salem Road are along the existing major arterial roads and support transit whereas the Mixed Corridor along the proposed north-most east-west arterial road is not along a major arterial road. Evaluation: Least Preferred The Regional and Mixed Corridor along Salem Road are along the existing major arterial road. Another Regional Corridor along the proposed east-west road between 7th Concession and Highway 407 is also a major arterial and will support transit. The Mixed Corridor along 7th Concession is not on a major arterial road in this option Evaluation: Moderately Preferred The two Regional Corridors along Salem Road and 7th Concession are both major arterial roads. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 3 is preferred because all of the Regional/Mixed Corridors are along a major arterial road which will support transit and encourage transit ridership. Measure: Proportion of residential units within 400 metres of a Regional or Mixed Corridor Concept 1 proposes 18,545 of the 22,070 or 84% of the residential units within 400 metres of a Regional or Mixed Corridor Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 2 proposes 15,630 of the 26,680 or 59% of the residential units within 400 metres of a Regional or Mixed Corridor Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 3 proposes 11,390 of the 25,125 or 45% of the residential units within 400 metres of a Regional or Mixed Corridor Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 1 proposes the greatest portion of residential units located within 400 metres of a Regional or Mixed Use Corridor Criteria: Deliver a full range of housing typology Measure: Proportion of low, medium and high-density units in relation to Envision Durham preferred unit mix which consists of 33% low density, 38% medium density and 29% high density residential. Concept 1 proposes 53% low density residential, 20% medium density and 27% high density residential units. The proportion of low density residential units is significantly higher and medium density is much lower than the Envision Durham preferred unit mix. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 proposes a low density unit mix generally in keeping with the preferred unit mix at 32% residential units. Medium density is slightly higher with 46% residential units. High density residential units at 22 % is keeping with the preferred mix. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 3 proposes unit types generally in line with the preferred unit mix of Envision Durham. The low density units at 38% is slightly higher, the medium density is slightly lower with 34% unit types and high density closely matches at 28%. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 3 proposes a proportion of low, medium and high-density units that most closely matches the Envision Durham preferred unit mix. The preferred Concept should increase the amount of medium density designation and reduce the amount of low density designation. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 36 Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Land Use Plan Criteria: Phase Development Measure: Ability to create a complete community consisting of residential, commercial, schools, parks and employment in the first phase for which servicing is economically viable. There are water and wastewater treatment capacity constraints that will require completion of studies, design and construction of upgrades to the Region water and wastewater treatment facilities. Timing for required Region infrastructure upgrades may limit the available allocation and progress of buildout for the NEP Area. Regional water and wastewater trunk infrastructure extensions will be required to service the NEP – with expectation that lower elevation lands south of Highway 407 will be serviced first as infrastructure continues to be extended further north to service the NEP Area. The Environment Focused Concept includes primarily Employment Areas and Low Density south of Highway 407. These areas will likely be easiest to service first – and with potential for water and wastewater treatment allocation constraints – may limit more complete communities development targeted for north of Highway 407. Evaluation: Least Preferred There is the same potential for water and wastewater treatment capacity constraints and limits on development allocation as noted for Concept 1. As well, there is the same requirement for extension of Region infrastructure from the south to service the NEP Area. The Transit Focused Concept includes some Medium Density lands and Regional Corridors in addition to the Employment and Low Density Areas across lands south of Highway 407 expected to develop first within the NEP Area. This provides more opportunities to develop complete communities as part of early phases of servicing buildout and the area’s overall development. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred There is the same potential for water and wastewater treatment capacity constraints and limits on development allocation as noted for Concept 1 and Concept 2. As well, there is the same requirement for extension of Region infrastructure from the south to service the NEP Area. The Neighbourhood Focused Concept includes a Community Node at the intersection of Sixth Concession and Salem Road as well as Schools and more Neighbourhood / Community Parks in addition to Medium Density lands, Regional Corridors Employment and Low Density Areas across lands south of Highway 407 expected to develop first within the NEP Area. This provides the most opportunities to develop complete communities as part of early phases of servicing buildout and the area’s overall development. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 3 is preferred because the southern area of the NEP expected to be serviced and developed first, includes the elements to establish complete communities. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 37 Study Principle: Connected and Walkable Provide a mix of land uses, including a wide variety of housing options, densities and affordability with an accessible public realm that encourages residents to grow and age in place. Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Concept Criteria: Facilitate Safe, Walkable Streets Measure: Proportion of residential area within 400 metres of a Regional Centre, Community Node or Local Node. Concept 1 proposes 33% (266.77 ha of the 817.59 ha) of residential area within 400 metres of a Regional Centre, Community Node or Local Node. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 2 proposes 29% (249.17 ha of the 869.27 ha) of residential area within 400 metres of a Regional Centre, Community Node or Local Node. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 3 proposes 14% (112.30 ha of the 830.69 ha) of residential area within 400 metres of a Regional Centre, Community Node or Local Node. The lack of Local Nodes resulted in lower numbers. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 1 is preferred but Concept 2 is close. A preferred concept should include a central Regional Node and Local Nodes. Measure: Proportion of residential units within 1,000 metres of Prestige Employment. Concept 1 results in 39% (8,680 of the 22,070) of residential units within 1,000 metres of Prestige Employment Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 results in 70% (18,585 of the 26,680) of residential units within 1,000 metres of Prestige Employment Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 3 results in 63% (15,880 of the 25,125) of residential units within 1,000 metres of Prestige Employment Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 2 proposes the highest portion or residential units within 1,000 metres of Prestige Employment. Measure: Effectiveness of the road network and active transportation network in minimizing potential conflicts by directing and separating vehicle traffic from active transportation users and other measures. Placement of interchange on same road (Salem) as “regional corridor” reduces walkability and pedestrian connectivity across Hwy 407. Also pulls traffic to/from Hwy 407 into dense mixed-used corridor on Salem. Provides non- interchange crossings of Hwy 407 on east side only. Evaluation: Least Preferred Placement of interchanges and land use directs traffic associated with employment areas and Hwy 407 away from dense mixed-use corridors, improving pedestrian environment. Evaluation: Most Preferred Placement of interchange on same road (Salem) as “regional corridor” reduces walkability and pedestrian connectivity across Hwy 407, but the Regional Corridor in this location is through an employment area and would not contain residential uses.. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 2 provides the ability to improve walkability and the pedestrian environment by placing the interchanges and traffic associated with employment lands away from the dense Regional Node. Criteria: Provide Accessible Active Transportation Options Measure: Ability for the proposed active transportation network to provide continual network access through the community with appropriate facilities. Concept 1 lacks a major north-south road and Hwy 407 crossing between Westney and Salem inhibiting the provision of high-quality cycling infrastructure on west side. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 provides a denser major road grid decreasing traffic on each road, improving pedestrian environment and making crossing opportunities easier. Large right-of-way on those corridors also facilitates provision of high-quality cycling infrastructure. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 3 lacks a major north-south road between Side Road 8 and Salem somewhat inhibits provision of high-quality cycling infrastructure on west side. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 2 proposes a denser road grid that will reduce traffic on each road and provide a better environment for pedestrian and cyclists. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 38 Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Concept Criteria: Support Transit Viability Measure: Ability of the proposed land use distribution and road network to support effective and efficient transit. Lack of major north-south road and Hwy 407 crossing between Westney and Salem reduces the ability of transit access to west side. Placing “regional corridor” on 7th Concession makes it easy to align transit with density. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 places the “mixed corridor” and “regional corridor” parallel and close together allowing transit to run along one. However, the road network allows efficient coverage of all areas in community. Evaluation: Most Preferred Placing “regional corridor” on 7th Concession makes it easy to align transit with density. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 2 proposes a distribution of land uses that allows for east-west transit to run along either the 7th Concession or the new east-west arterial road to the south or along both. As well the proposed gird road network allows for efficient transit coverage in all community areas. Measure: Number of residential units within 400 metres of an identified potential transit corridor. Concept 1 results in 90% (23,615 of 26,238) of residential units within 400 metres of an identified potential transit corridor Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 2 results in 93% (27,986 of 29,983) of residential units within 400 metres of an identified potential transit corridor Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 3 results in 84% (24,766 of the 29,375) of residential units within 400 metres of an identified potential transit corridor. If the transit system loops at the north portion of the Secondary Plan Area, the number of residential units would likely be similar to Concept 1 and 2. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 results in the greatest number of proposed units within 400 metres of an identified potential transit corridor. Measure: Ability for the proposed land use distribution and road network to support higher-order transit (HOT) along the Highway 407 corridor. [Assumes higher-order transit stations on Westney, Salem and Lakeridge] With HOT on Hwy 407 Interchanges at Westney, Salem and Lakeridge limit development potential close to stations. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred With HOT on EW Road Designation as “medium density residential” limits development potential close to stations. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred With HOT on Hwy 407 No interchange on Salem Road (a “regional corridor”) maximizes development potential close to higher- order transit on Hwy 407. Evaluation: Most Preferred With HOT on EW Road Designation as “regional corridor” enhances development potential close to stations. Evaluation: Most Preferred With HOT on Hwy 407 No residential areas close to Hwy 407 and its stations. Evaluation: Least Preferred With HOT on EW Road Land use designations limit residential development potential close to stations, but enhance employment density potential. Evaluation: Least Preferred With HOT on Hwy 407 Concept 2 provides the best Concept for the land use distribution and road network to support higher-order transit With HOT on EW Road Concept 2 provides the greatest development potential close to stations The preferred options will need to provide a flexible land use plan that can accommodate higher order transit in either location. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 39 Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Land Use Plan Criteria: Provide Accessible Schools Measure: Proportion of residential area within 400 metres of an elementary school without crossing a highway, or Type A or B Arterial Road. Concept 1 results in 63% (516.25 ha of 817.59 ha) residential area is within 400 metres of an elementary school without crossing a highway, or Type A or B Arterial Road. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 2 results in 59% (511.61 ha of the 869.27 ha) of residential area within 400 metres of an elementary school without crossing a highway, or Type A or B Arterial Road. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 3 results in 60% (495.44 ha of the 830.69 ha) of residential area within 400 metres of an elementary school without crossing a highway, or Type A or B Arterial Road. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 is preferred but all three Concepts are close and the school locations could be refined to maximize access. Measure: Proportion of residential area within 800 metres of a secondary school. 45% (369.72 ha of 817.59 ha) of the residential area proposed in Concept 1 is within 800 metres of a secondary school Evaluation: Moderately Preferred 51% (440.63 ha of 869.27 ha) of the residential area proposed in Concept 2 is within 800 metres of a secondary school Evaluation: Most Preferred 31% (255.56 ha of 830.69 ha) of the residential area is within 800 metres of a secondary school Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 is preferred due to the central location of each school. For the preferred Concept, the secondary schools should be centrally located. Measure: Proportion of elementary schools located on a collector road with preference for locations at the intersection of two collector roads. 5 out of 14 elementary schools are located along a collector road. Evaluation: Equally Preferred 5 out of 14 schools are located along a collector road. Evaluation: Equally Preferred 5 out of 14 schools are located along a collector road. Evaluation: Equally Preferred Equally preferred Measure: Proportion of secondary schools located along an identified potential transit route. 3 out of 3 secondary schools are located along a potential transit route. Evaluation: Equally Preferred 3 out of 3 secondary schools are located along a potential transit route. Evaluation: Equally Preferred 3 out of 3 secondary schools are located along a potential transit route. Evaluation: Equally Preferred Equally preferred Criteria: Intersection Spacing on Arterial Roads Measure: Spacing of intersections on arterial roads meets the requirements of MTO and Durham Region, as applicable. Minimum spacing is 800m for MTO roads (Hwy 7); 300m east-west and 700m north-south on Durham Region Type A arterials (Lakeridge Rd); and 300m east-west and 525m north- south on Durham Region Type B arterials. MTO/Hwy 7: all spacing is proposed to be 800m or more meet the Standard of 800m. Lakeridge: three intersections between Hwy 407 ramps and Brawley average 800m, but some are less. The standard is 700m. Class B arterials: east-west collectors north and south of Hwy 407 might create spacings closer than current standard of 500m. Evaluation: Most Preferred MTO/Hwy 7: new north-south roads between Westney and Salem proposes less than 600m spacing. Where the standard is 800m. Lakeridge: four intersections between Hwy 407 ramps and Brawley (propose an average spacing of 600m not meeting the standard is 700m. Class B arterials: east-west arterial north of Hwy 407 may result in spacings closer than current standard of 500m. Evaluation: Least Preferred MTO/Hwy 7: Minor issue – new north-south road east of Westney would have 700m spacing. Standard is 800m. Lakeridge: Minor issues – three intersections between Hwy 407 ramps and Brawley (average 800m, but some less). Standard is 700m. Class B arterials: Isolated issues – One or two spacings closer than current standard (500m). Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 proposes the greatest number of intersections that meet the standards. However, the preferred option could be designed to meet required intersection spacing. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 40 Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Land Use Plan Measure: Ability of collector road network (includes Type C Arterial) to maximize connections to Type A and B Arterial Roads without the need for local road connections to Type A and B Arterial Roads. Lack of major north-south road between Westney and Salem. Evaluation: Least Preferred Densest major road grid. Evaluation: Most Preferred Lack of major north-south road between Side Road 8 and Salem. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 2 proposes the densest major road grid which provides the ability of the collector network to maximize connections to Arterial Roads without the need for local connections. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 41 Study Principle: Land Stewardship Focus on land stewardship and environmental protection to retain natural beauty and function. Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Concept Criteria: Protect Natural Heritage Features and Minimize Potential Land Use Disturbances Measure: Number of crossings and total length of new arterial or collector roads that cross the natural heritage system. Concept 1 proposes 10 new watercourse road crossings with approximately 2.00 km of roads that cross the NHS. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 2 proposes 23 new watercourse crossings with approximately 4.35 km of roads that cross the NHS. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 3 proposes 21 new watercourse/NHS road crossings with approximately 4.31 km of roads that cross the NHS. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 proposes the least number of crossings with the smallest length of new arterial crossing the NHS. Measure: Location of land uses that impact areas of groundwater recharge (location of roads, adjacent land uses e.g. employment) Concept 1 reduces impermeable surfaces in groundwater recharge areas proposes employment lands and roads overprint of highly vulnerable aquifer areas greater than Concept 2. The employment lands overlaps TRCA ecologically significant recharge area is similar to Concept 3 but more than Concept 2. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 2 reduces impermeable surfaces in groundwater recharge areas. There is less employment land and road overlapping highly vulnerable aquifer with less area than Concept 1 and 3. Employment lands overprints less TRCA ecologically significant recharge area than Concept 1 and 3 Evaluation: Most Preferred Like Concept 1 and 2, Concept 3 reduces impermeable surfaces in groundwater recharge areas. There are more groundwater recharge areas and highly vulnerable aquifer impacted. Employment lands overlap TRCA ecologically significant recharge areas similar to Concept 1 and more than Concept 2. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 has the least impact on areas of groundwater recharge. In the preferred option, the impacts of the employment areas on the groundwater recharge areas can be addressed in policy. Measure: Extent of potential restoration areas. Concept 1 is the only Concept that shows areas for potential restoration areas Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 2 provides no areas for restoration Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 3 provides for no areas for restoration Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 1 is preferred as it is the only option that provides areas for restoration. The preferred option should include policies on restoration which could provide compensation for non- significant natural features. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 42 Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Concept Measure: impact of interface between land use and natural heritage system with adjacent Land uses (most desirable to least desirable) ranked as: 1. Parks 2. Prestige employment 3. Mixed use, residential and schools • 22 community and neighbourhood parks adjacent to NHS • 7 schools adjacent to NHS • Similar residential as Alt 3 • Similar prestige employment adjacent to NHS as Alt 3 Evaluation: Most Preferred • 9 community and neighbourhood parks adjacent to NHS • 5 schools adjacent to NHS • More residential adjacent to the NHS than Alt 1 and 3 • Less prestige impact than Alt 1 and 3 Evaluation: Least Preferred • 6 community and neighbourhood parks adjacent to NHS • 4 schools adjacent to NHS • Similar residential as Alt 1 • Similar prestige employment adjacent to NHS as Alt 1 Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 is preferred because the employment lands are likely to have less impact on the NHS and more parks are located adjacent to the NHS. Criteria: Provide Opportunities for Land Stewardship and Integration with the Natural Environment Measure: Number of locations where neighbourhood parks abut the natural heritage system. 91% (21 of 23) of the neighbourhood parks abut the natural heritage system. Evaluation: Most Preferred 33% (8 of 24) of the neighbourhood parks abut the natural heritage system Evaluation: Moderately Preferred 21% (4 of 19) of the neighbourhood parks abut the natural heritage system. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 1 is preferred because the greatest proportion of neighbourhood parks abut and integrate with the natural heritage system. Measure: Proportion of active transportation system within or along the natural heritage system. Concept 1 proposes most of the trails through or along the boundary of natural heritage features. These trails could require additional site assessment, approvals and permitting. Potential to impact species at risk for tree removal Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 2 proposes a mix of trails through or along the boundary of natural heritage features and roads Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 3 has no trails proposed within natural heritage features. All trails proposed along existing or proposed roadways Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 1 provides for the greatest number of trails within or along the NHS. However, the preferred plan should contain a balance of multi use paths along collector and arterial roads and those along the edge of natural heritage features. Trails should be located in the buffers of the NHS to minimize the impact on the NHS. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 43 Study Principle: Economic Diversity Provide a range of employment options and opportunities to foster a complete community through the inclusion of a strong employment node and a wide variety of commercial and professional service industries. Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Concept Criteria: Provide a Desirable Employment Area Location Measure: Exposure of Employment Area along Highway 407 and arterial roads including Highway 7 (length of frontage along Highway 407 and arterial roads). The proposed employment lands in Concept 1, results in a frontage along Hwy 407 and/or arterial roads of 8.62 km. Evaluation: Least Preferred The proposed employment lands in Concept 2, results in a frontage along Hwy 407 and/or arterial roads of 10.12 km. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred The proposed employment lands in Concept 3, results in a frontage along Hwy 407 and/or arterial roads of 10.96 km. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 3 proposes the greatest amount of employment frontage providing the most exposure. Measure: Access to an interchange with Highway 407. Concept 1 proposes two additional interchanges at Salem Road and Westney Road which provides the greatest access to Highway 407 Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 2 proposes access to Highway 407 interchange at Westney Road and Lake Ridge Road. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 3 provides access to an interchange at Salem Road and Lake Ridge Road. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 with two additional interchanges provides the greatest access to Highway 407. However, if only one additional interchange is constructed, Concept 3 provides the greatest flexibility in providing access to an interchange for the employment lands. Measure: Proportion of Employment Area within 800 metres of an interchange with Highway 407 and/or higher-order transit station. Concept 1 provides 75% (183.95 ha of 244.38 ha) of Employment Area lands within 800 metres of an interchange with Highway 407 and/or higher-order transit station. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 provides 80% (180.02 ha of 224.13 ha) of Employment Area lands within 800 metres of an interchange with Highway 407 and/or higher-order transit station. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 3 provides 100% (266.39 ha of 266.39 ha) of Employment Area lands within 800 metres of an interchange with Highway 407 and/or higher-order transit station. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 3 provides the greatest amount of Employment Lands within 800 metres of an interchange or HOT Measure: Ability for the Employment Area to provide a compatible interface and transition to adjacent residential areas through intervening NHS or collector or arterial roads. Residential uses are separated from employment uses either by Highway 407 or Highway 7 to the south. Evaluation: Most Preferred The NHS provides a separation through the NHS and arterial roads and but mixed use abuts the employment along the 7th Concession. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 3 provides arterial and collector road separation between employment and residential uses. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 provides the greatest ability for a compatible interface and separation from employment lands to residential lands but Concept 3 also provides a logical compatible interface. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 44 Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Concept Measure: Amount of employment lands meeting the target in Envision Durham of 248 ha as per Durham Region’s Growth Management Study. Concept 1 results in 244 ha of Employment Area which does not meet the employment land target but it is the closest. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 2 results in 224 ha of Employment Area land and is less than the amount of land identified for the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 3 results in 266 ha of Employment Area land which exceeds the target. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 most closely meets the employment lands target identified in the Durham Region’s Growth Management Study but Concept 3 could meet the target by shifting a road. Measure: Ability to create large contiguous employment blocks that allow for a wide range of parcel sizes. The employment blocks proposed in Concept 1 are broken up by NHS and do not provide the ability to create a wide range of parcel sizes Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 offers large contiguous employment blocks that are not broken up by NHS Evaluation: Equally Preferred Concept 3 results in large contiguous employment blocks north of Highway 407 Evaluation: Equally Preferred Concepts 2 and 3 provides the greatest ability to create large employment blocks that allow for a wide range of parcel sizes. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 45 Study Principle: Vibrant Public Spaces Foster the creation of high-quality parks, public spaces and streetscapes that provide a range of uses and activities, encouraging social interaction and a sense of belonging. Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Concept Criteria: Provide Accessible Park Spaces Measure: Proportion of residential area within 400 metres of neighbourhood park or parkette without crossing an arterial road or highway. Concept 1 provides 79% (641.81 ha of 817.59 ha) of the residential area within 400 metres of neighbourhood park or parkette without crossing an arterial road or highway. Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 2 provides 64% (558.27 ha of the 869.27) of the residential area within 400 metres of neighbourhood park or parkette without crossing an arterial road or highway. Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 3 provides 75% (623.25 ha of the 830.69 ha) of the residential area within 400 metres of neighbourhood park or parkette without crossing an arterial road or highway. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 results in the greatest proportion of residential area within 400 metres of a neighbourhood park or parkette without crossing an arterial road or highway. Measure: Ability to accommodate a community centre (approximately 5 ha site) for a multi ice pad arena and other outdoor recreational space in the Community Park Concept 1 proposes a 20 hectare community park that can adequately accommodate a 5 hectare site for a community centre containing a multi ice pad arena as well as an associated outdoor recreational space. Evaluation: Equally Preferred Concept 2 proposes 2 community parks of 8 hectares and can accommodate a 5 ha site for a multi ice pad arena in addition to other outdoor recreational space. Evaluation: Equally Preferred Concept 3 proposes 3 community parks of 6 hectares and although each could accommodate a 5 hectare site for a community centre with a multi ice pad arena, additional outdoor recreational space would be limited. Evaluation: Equally Preferred Concepts 1, 2 and 3 are all equally preferred because they can each accommodate a community centre (approx. 5 hectares in size) Measure: Extent to which the Phase 1 Identified recreational uses can be accommodated in the community and neighbourhood parks. There are no community parks identified south of Highway 407 in the lands that are likely to be developed as part of Phase 1 in the NEP Area. As there are no community parks in Phase 1, it will not be possible to accommodate a range of illuminated recreational facilities under this Concept. Evaluation: Least Preferred There is one community park and seven neighbourhood parks proposed south of Highway 407 in the Phase 1 lands. These parks provide an opportunity to include a range of illuminated and non- illuminated recreational amenities Evaluation: Equally Preferred There is one community park and six neighbourhood parks proposed south of Highway 407 in the Phase 1 lands. These parks provide an opportunity to include a range of illuminated and non-illuminated recreational amenities Evaluation: Equally Preferred Concept 2 and Concept 3 are preferred as they provide the greatest opportunity to accommodate both illuminated and non-illuminated recreational uses within the Phase 1 lands. Measure: Extent to which community parks are co-located with a Regional Centre or Community Node to create a central place. Concept 1 proposes one large community park co-located with the Regional Centre centrally in the secondary plan area but it reduces the amount of density around the Regional Centre Evaluation: Equally Preferred Both community parks in Concept 2 are not co-located with a Regional Centre. Evaluation: Least Preferred 2 of the 3 community parks proposed in Concept 3 are co-located with a Community Node and are distributed across the plan but there is no Regional Centre Evaluation: Equally Preferred Concept 1 and 3 are equally preferred because Community Parks are co- located with either a Regional Centre or a Community Node in both Concepts. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 46 Measure Concept 1 – Environment Concept 2 – Transit Concept 3 - Neighbourhood Preferred Concept Measure: Proportion of residential area within 800 metres of a community park. Concept 1 proposes 27 % (218.18 ha of 817.59 ha) of the residential area within 800 metres of a community park Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 proposes 37% (317.29 ha of the 869.27 ha) of the residential area within 800 metres of a community park Evaluation: Most Preferred Concept 3 proposes 35% (290.32 ha of 830.69 ha) of the residential area within 800 metres of a community park Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 2 is preferred but Concept 3 is close. The Preferred Concept can be developed to maximize proportion of residential area to a community park Criteria: Integrate Parks with Surrounding Uses and Provide a Range of Uses Measure: Extent that community parks are located adjacent to natural heritage areas with trails to maximize potential trail linkages. Concept 1 proposes the community park adjacent to the natural heritage system and is well connected to the trail system. Evaluation: Most Preferred In Concept 2, 1 of the 2 community parks is located adjacent to the natural heritage system. Both parks can be accessed via the trail system Evaluation: Least Preferred In Concept 3, 2 of the 3 community parks are located adjacent to the natural heritage system and are accessible via the trail system. Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 is preferred but the Preferred Option should align the community parks to be adjacent to the natural heritage areas to enhance access to the tail system. Measure: Extent that neighbourhood parks are located adjacent to natural heritage areas with trails to maximize potential trail linkages. 91% (21 of 23) neighbourhood parks are adjacent to the natural heritage system with the greatest access to trail linkages. Evaluation: Most Preferred 42% (10 of 24) neighbourhood parks are adjacent to the natural heritage system with some access to trail linkages Evaluation: Moderately Preferred 21% (4 of 19) neighbourhood parks are adjacent to the natural heritage system and has little access to trail linkages Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 1provides the greatest amount of neighbourhood parks adjacent to the NHS with the greatest access to proposed trails Measure: Extent that the location of community parks considers the role of topography (i.e., minimum of 50% of the park contains less than a 3% fall). The proposed community park in Concept 1 meets the criteria. Evaluation: Most Preferred 1 of the 2 community parks proposed in Concept 2 has met the criteria Evaluation: Least Preferred 2 of the 3 community parks proposed in Concept 3 have met the criteria Evaluation: Moderately Preferred Concept 1 is preferred but the community parks should be located in the Preferred Concept to meet this criterion. Measure: Extent that community and neighbourhood parks are located adjacent to a school. 53% (9 of 17) of the proposed elementary and secondary schools are located adjacent to a neighbourhood or community park Evaluation: Moderately Preferred All proposed elementary and secondary schools in Concept 2 are located adjacent to a neighbourhood or community park Evaluation: Most Preferred 18% (3 of 17) of the proposed elementary and secondary schools are located adjacent to a neighbourhood or community park Evaluation: Least Preferred Concept 2 proposes all elementary and secondary schools to be located adjacent to a park. Study Principle: Sustainable Community Build a sustainable community by incorporating climate resilient and sustainable design with cost effective community scale solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy and water and reduce waste generation. This principle will be addressed through policy rather than differences in land use patterns. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 47 5. Preferred Land Use Plan 5.1. Key Structural Elements Based on additional feedback received through engagement with landowners, agencies, the public and City Staff, the Preferred Land Use Plan for NEP was developed based the evaluation of the three Land Use Concepts in Figures 1A, 2A and 3A. The Preferred Final Land Use Plan was not arrived at as a preference for one Land Use Concept versus another but rather as hybrid of the three Land Use Options, based on the key structural elements described below. The Preferred Land Use Plan is shown in Figure 5. Central Regional Centre The Preferred Land Use Plan is defined by a high density mixed use Regional Centre along Salem Road in the middle of the community, similar to Land Use Option 2, but instead the Regional Centre spans all the way from Highway 407 to 7th Concession to provide the greatest support for higher order transit. Transit Corridor The Preferred Land Use Plan also identifies a new east-west transit corridor mid way between Highway 407 and 7th Concession linking Westney Road and Lake Ridge Road. This new road will provide additional east-west transportation capacity, but also higher order transit as an alternative to providing future transit along Highway 407. The plan provides for intensified forms of mixed use development along the corridor. The new east-west transit road between Highway 407 and 7th Concession does not need to connect with Columbus Road in Whitby, as any higher order transit would turn south to connect to Highway 412. Instead, the Preferred Land Use Plan connects 7th Concession with Columbus Road to provide for a continuous east-west transportation and bus corridor through the Region. A future higher order transit should consider turning south on Lakeridge Road or Halls Road) to connect with the future Hospital site in Whitby before connecting to Highway 412. Future Potential Higher Order Transit Stations are located along the transit corridor at Westney Road, Salem Road and Lake Ridge Road. Employment Area Similar to Land Use Option 3, lands designated Employment Area are located north and south of Highway 407 and span east-west across the Secondary Plan Area. A new east-west collector road south of Highway 407, has been located to act as a land use separator in part of the area and provides access from the Employment Area to highway interchanges. North of Highway 407, the Prestige Employment Area designation spans north to the Mixed Use Corridor. The Preferred Land Use Plan includes a large residential area around the former Kinsale Hamlet Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 48 A new Business Area provides for those commercial services and offices that are no longer be permitted in the Employment Area designation by the Provincial Policy Statement and Planning Act. Transportation Network Evaluation of the road network determined that Land Use Concept 1 as preferred in terms of least impact to the Natural Heritage System; however, Land Use Concept 2 was preferred in terms of providing a greater transportation and active transportation connectivity due to additional collector roads. The Preferred Land Use Plan achieves a balance through refining Land Use Option 3 by adding additional collector roads while minimizing the impact on the Natural Heritage System. Residential Land Uses Medium Density Areas have been located along most arterial and collector roads in the Preferred Land Use Plan. Additional High Density Areas, not present in any of the Land Use Concepts, have been added at key intersections along 7th Concession (north of the Regional Centre and at Lake Ridge Road) to support overall density and intensification of this area. Low Density Areas are distributed throughout the rest of the community to create distinct neighbourhoods, each with their own parks and schools. Open Space and Recreation The Preferred Land Use Plan includes five community parks rather than one or two larger community parks. The Preferred Land Use Plan will ensure park access is available for the different urban area neighbourhoods within Northeast Pickering. The locations of the community parks are similar to Land Use Concept 3, except they have been more evenly distributed amongst each neighbourhood. The community parks have been combined with secondary schools where possible. Seventeen neighbourhood parks are dispersed throughout the community, generally central to each residential neighbourhood and co-located with elementary schools where possible. Nine village greens are distributed throughout the community to serve smaller residential areas. One urban park is located within the Regional Centre to provide areas for events and gathering in a central location. The park distribution is to allow residents to access a park without crossing an arterial or collector road. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 49 Figure 5: Final Land Use Plan 0 400 800 1,200200 Meters Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Land Use Schedule DRAFT Community Node Areas Freeway Existing Road Proposed Road Collector Arterial Arterial Collector Land Use Structure Natural Heritage SystemCP NP Prestige Employment Areas Low Density Areas Medium Density Areas Mixed Corridor Areas Subject to Policy 3.20 b) Legend Northeast Pickering Study Area Boundary Roads outside Study Area Watercourse Hydro Corridor Business Areas Community Centre High Density Areas CC Community Park Neighbourhood Park High School Elementary SchoolES HS VG Village Green Potential Interchange Regional Centre Sideline 4 Sideline 4 Salem Road Salem Road Audley Road Hwy 407 Sideline 6 Sideline 4 Sideline 2Westney Road Sideline 8 Sideline 6 Sideline 4 Sideline 2 Eight Concession Brawley Road Westney Road Seventh Concession Kinsale Road Lake Ridge Road Sixth Concession Hwy 7 Sideline 8 Hollywood Court Greenburn Place Westney Road Greenwood Road Trimble's Lane UP Urban Park Recreation ComplexRC Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 50 5.2. Description of Land Use Designations and Elements 5.2.1. Regional Centre A centralized Regional Centre has been located along Salem Road, between Highway 407 and 7th Concession where higher density mixed use development will be prioritized. This orientation will provide the greatest support for future higher order transit. The Regional Centre designation will permit a full range of institutional, commercial, public service facilities, residential, recreational, cultural, entertainment and office uses. Mixed use mid-rise and high-rise buildings will be permitted, alongside a mix of uses and public spaces that will provide a focal point for the community. Envision Durham’s minimum transit supportive density target of 80 to 180 people and jobs per gross hectare will apply. 5.2.2. Mixed Corridors A Mixed Corridor is identified along the new transit corridor. The Mixed Corridors will provide for transit-supportive densities. The Mixed Corridor designation will permit a full range of commercial, public service facilities, residential, recreational, cultural, entertainment and office uses. Mid-rise mixed use and mid-rise residential buildings will be permitted. . Both residential and non- residential uses will be permitted on the same within mixed use buildings or within stand-alone buildings on the same site. The Mixed Corridors will be planned at a net residential density between 40 to 140 dwellings per hectare. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 51 5.2.3. Community Node To accommodate commercial needs in most neighbourhoods, five separate Community Nodes are identified in the northwest (Sideline 6), northeast (Sideline 2), east (Lake Ridge Road), southwest (Westney Road) and southeast (Audley Road). of the Secondary Plan Area. Community Nodes are intended to develop as centralized mixed use areas, catering to the daily and weekly shopping needs of nearby residents. The Community Node designation will permit a full range of institutional, commercial, public service facilities, residential, recreational, cultural, entertainment and office uses. Mid-rise mixed use and mid-rise residential buildings will be permitted. The Mixed Corridors will be planned at a net residential density between 80 to 140 dwellings per hectare. 5.2.4. High-Density Residential High Density Residential areas have been located along 7th Concession at intersections with Sideline 6 and Lake Ridge Road. The High Density Residential designation will permit apartment buildings, with the tallest built form located at key intersections and Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 52 closer to the Community Nodes. High Density Residential areas will be planned at a net residential density between 80 to 140 dwellings per hectare. 5.2.5. Medium-Density Residential Medium Density Residential areas are located along most arterial and collector roads throughout the Secondary Plan Area. The Medium Density Residential designation will permit a mix of mid-rise and ground-related residential dwellings including stacked and back-to-back townhouses. Taller buildings will be prioritized at intersections of collector and/or arterial roads. Medium Density Residential areas will be planned at a net residential density between 40 to 80 dwellings per hectare. 5.2.6. Low-Density Residential Areas designated Low Density Residential are distributed throughout the Secondary Plan Area. The Highway 407 and Employment Areas essentially separate the Low Density Residential areas into separate neighbourhoods north and south of the highway. The Low Density Residential designation will permit a mix of ground-related residential dwellings including single-detached, semi-detached and townhouses. Low Density Residential areas will be planned at a net residential density of between 25 and 40dwellings per hectare. 5.2.7. Parks and Schools Based on the Planning Act parkland dedication requirements of 5% and the alternative provision of 1 hectare per 600 residential units capped at 10 or 15% of the site, approximately 58 hectares of parkland will be required. Higher density residential development may lead to the requirement for additional parkland. Five community parks, generally planned at approximately 6 hectares each, have been integrated throughout the Secondary Plan Area, two located in the residential neighbourhoods south of Highway 407 and three located in the neighbourhoods north of Highway 407. Two community parks in the north portion and one community park in the south portion of the Secondary Plan Area are co-located with secondary schools. A future recreation complex site, planned at approximately 5 hectares, has been identified in proximity to the Regional Centre, south of 7th Concession and north of the new transit corridor. Two community centres planned at approximately 1 hectare each are also located adjacent to the community node in the northeast and southeast. Seventeen neighbourhood parks are dispersed throughout the community, generally central to each residential neighbourhood and co-located with elementary schools where possible. Nine village greens are distributed throughout the community to serve smaller residential areas. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 53 Based on the estimated population and school board pupil yields, the following schools are required and are identified on the Preferred Land Use Plan: • 14 public elementary schools; • 5 catholic elementary schools; • 3 public high schools; and • 1 catholic high school. 5.2.8. Employment Area Lands designated as Prestige Employment Area are located north and south of Highway 407 and span east-west across the Secondary Plan Area. South of Highway 407, the Prestige Employment Area designation generally spans south to a new east- west collector road or Highway which will act as land use separators and provide access from the Prestige Employment Areas to the Highway 407 interchanges. The Prestige Employment Area designation will permit uses such as manufacturing, assembly, processing of goods, service industries, research and development facilities, warehousing and logistics. A Business Area designation will apply to four different areas within the secondary plan area. With the change in Employment Area permissions in the Provincial Planning Statement, the Business Area will provide for commercial services and offices that will no longer be permitted in the Employment Area designation. Specifically, the Business Area designation will permit uses such as offices; personal service uses, commercial services, restaurants, land extensive retail uses, hotels and financial institutions, equipment and vehicle supplies and automotive and vehicle sales and service. The Prestige Employment and Business Area designations provide for the anticipated land area and employment identified by the Envision Durham studies with the Business area providing approximately 20% of the employment in office and supporting retail and services as shown in Table 2. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 54 5.2.9. Roads and Transit Arterial Roads In addition to the existing arterial road network, the Final Land Use Plan proposes a new east-west arterial road north of 7th Concession. 7th Concession has also been extended easterly to connect to Columbus Road and provide for a continuous east-west transportation and bus corridor through the Region. Another east-west arterial road is provided along the transit corridor extending between Westney Road extending into Whitby east of Lake Ridge Road. The new transit corridor will provide additional transportation capacity, as well as a location for future higher order transit through the community. This new road would be a primary transit corridor rather than a traffic corridor. A new north-south arterial road, Sideline 8, is proposed in the west portion of the Secondary Plan Area. As well, a Westney Road by-pass is provided around the Greenwood hamlet. The plan provides for two new flyovers of Highway 407 at Sideline 4 and Sideline 8. The Sideline 4 flyover should be shifted to the west to miss a stream corridor and culvert under Highway 407. The Sideline 8 flyover provides for additional north-south transportation capacity on the west side of the community. Collector Roads A new east-west collector road is proposed south of Highway 407. Additional north- south collector roads throughout the plan are proposed to provide further connections in the west portion of the Secondary Plan Area. Highway 407 Interchanges The Preferred Land Use Plan reflects the existing 407 interchange at Lakeridge Road and identifies two locations for potential future potential interchanges at Salem Road Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 55 and Westney Road. It still needs to be determined whether one or both of the interchanges will be developed in the future. 5.3. Estimated Density, Units, Population and Jobs Table 1 and 2 below describes the land areas and projected units, population and jobs that could arise from the Preferred Land Use Plan. The Preferred Land Use Plan results in an approximate population of 72,000 at a density of 78 persons and jobs per hectare not including work at home employment. Table 1: Community Area Approximate Land Area, Units, People, and Jobs Preferred Land Use Plan - Community Areas Designation / Land Use Gross Area (ha) Units People Jobs Low Density Residential 405.7 8,150 28,900 - Medium Density Residential 271.7 9,940 28,600 - High Density Residential 15.9 1,480 2,500 - Regional Centre 35.2 2,620 4,400 350 Community Node 40.4 2,255 3,800 535 Mixed Corridor 36.2 1,525 3,800 120 Recreation Complex (x1) 5ha Community Centre (x2) 2ha (1ha each) Elementary School 54.4 Public = 12 schools @ 2.8ha each Catholic = 7 schools @ 2.4ha each 1,520 High School 24.9 Public = 3 schools @ 6ha each Catholic = 1 school @ 4.9ha each 480 Community Parks (x5) 30ha (6 ha each) Neighbourhood Parks (x17) 30ha (1.8 ha each) Village Green (x9) 5.4ha (0.6ha each) Urban Park (x1) 1ha Total Gross Community Area (excl. NHS/employment) 957.7 25,970 72,000 3,000 Approximate Density Units per hectare People and jobs/hectare 27 uph 78 p+j/ha Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 56 Table 2: Employment Area Approximate Land Area and Jobs Preferred Land Use Plan – Employment Area Designation Area (ha) Jobs Prestige Employment Area 215.6 5,175 Business Area 34.0 1,565 Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Preferred Land Use Plan Report September 2025 57 6. Conclusion and Next Steps The Preferred Land Use Plan will be used to provide the overall land use framework for the Secondary Plan Area and will inform the development of the Official Plan Amendment in Phase 3 of the Study. Phase 3 of the Study will involve the preparation of the Official Plan Amendment, which will introduce the Land Use Plan and corresponding policies for NEP into the Pickering Official Plan. A Public Meeting on the Secondary Plan is anticipated to be held in early Fall 2025. Following refinement of the Official Plan Amendment, Phase 4 of the Project will involve a Final Recommended Secondary Plan to be prepared and presented for Council Adoption before the end of 2025. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 1 Attachment 10 to Information Report 10-25 The follow provides a policy conformity assessment of the Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan (NEP) with applicable legislative and policy frameworks, including the Ontario Planning Act, the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS, 2024), the Envision Durham Official Plan and the City of Pickering Official Plan. The purpose of this analysis is to demonstrate that the Secondary Plan is consistent with provincial policy direction, conforms with the Regional growth management framework and is properly integrated with the Pickering Official Plan. The conformity analysis demonstrates that the NEP Secondary Plan meets all statutory and policy requirements while establishing a clear framework for a complete, connected and sustainable community. 1.Planning Act The Planning Act is the provincial legislation that establishes the basis for land use planning in Ontario. It establishes rules for official plans, secondary plans, zoning, subdivision control and other planning tools that apply to all municipalities, including the City of Pickering. The NEP Secondary Plan appropriately addresses matters of provincial interest, demonstrates consistency with provincial policy statements, establishes a detailed secondary plan framework within the Pickering Official Plan and sets clear conditions for subdivision control in accordance with the Planning Act. Accordingly, the NEP Secondary Plan is in full conformity with the Planning Act. 1.1. Provincial Interest Section 2 of the Planning Act identifies matters of provincial interest that must be considered by municipalities in exercising planning authority. The NEP Secondary Plan addresses the following matters of provincial interest: •(a) the protection of ecological systems, including natural areas, features and functions: The NEP Secondary Plan establishes a comprehensive Natural Heritage System (NHS) that protects, maintains and enhances environmentally significant features and functions within the Secondary Plan Area. Development adjacent to these features is subject to Environmental Impact Studies (EIS) to ensure no negative impacts. The Secondary Plan also promotes public ownership of NHS lands where appropriate and prohibits site alteration within key natural heritage and/or key hydrologic features under strict criteria . •(b) the protection of agricultural resources of the Province: The Secondary Plan recognizes its interface with agricultural lands and the Greenbelt to the north, west and south. The Agricultural Impact Assessment identified both direct and indirect impacts to the agricultural system, which were determined to be moderate in scale and can be effectively managed through appropriate phasing, mitigation, and design measures. The policies of the Secondary Plan require development to be phased to address minimum distance separation requirements for livestock operations outside of the Secondary Plan Area and both permits and encourages Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 2 urban agriculture through urban farms, agri-food innovation centres, community gardens and rooftop or controlled environment agriculture within mixed use, business and employment areas. • (c) the conservation and management of natural resources and the mineral resource base: The Secondary Plan advances conservation and responsible management of water, natural heritage and hydrologic resources through the Scoped Subwatershed Study work, the requirement for a Master Environmental Servicing Plan, sustainable stormwater managemen t approaches and protection/refinement of the NHS. • (d) the conservation of features of significant architectural, cultural, historical, archaeological or scientific interest: The Secondary Plan requires the identification, evaluation and conservation of built heritage resources, cultural heritage landscapes and archaeological resources. The policies support adaptive reuse, set out requirements for archaeological assessments and monitoring and engagement with First Nations. • (f) the adequate provision and efficient use of communication, transportation, sewage and water services and wastewater management systems: The Secondary Plan requires the preparation of a Master Environmental Servicing Plan, Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan and necessary Class Environmental Assessments prior to development approvals. • (h) the orderly development of safe and healthy communities: The Secondary Plan establishes a complete, compact and walkable community structure composed of a Regional Centre, Community Nodes, Mixed Corridors and Residential Areas organized around parks, schools and community facilities, and supported by Employment Areas. Orderly development will be ensured through subsequent Neighbourhood Plans and an Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan. The Secondary Plan policies also require conformity with universal-design principles and AODA accessibility design standards. • (i) the adequate provision and distribution of educational, health, social, cultural and recreational facilities: The Secondary Plan provides for a complete range of community services, including a range of recreation facilities/centres, schools, libraries and parks, as well as direction for places of worship and other cultural facilities. Recreation facilities/centres (co-located with libraries), schools and parks are distributed across the community to ensure equitable service delivery. The policies direct that the proposed Sportsplex, Recreation Complex and Community Centre all be accessible by transit. The number and location of school sites have been confirmed with the school boards. • (j) the adequate provision of a full range of housing, including affordable housing: The Secondary Plan provides for a mix of housing types, densities and tenures, requires 25% affordable housing overall and 35% within the Regional Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 3 Centre, supports additional dwelling units and incorporates policy implementation that supports partnerships, incentive programs and innovative delivery models for affordable and attainable housing. • (k) the adequate provision of employment opportunities: Approximately 9,700 jobs are planned within designated Prestige Employment, Business Area and Mixed Use Areas, supporting a diverse economic base. • (p) the appropriate location of growth and development: The NEP Secondary Plan implements the provincially approved Urban Area Boundary Expansion from Envision Durham, confirming NEP as the planned location for long-term urban growth. • (q) the promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit and be oriented to pedestrians: The Secondary Plan advances compact, transit-oriented and pedestrian-oriented design. It establishes density targets for mixed use areas to support future transit corridors, integrates complete street design direction and requires additional refinement to ensure a safe, compact local road and active transportation network. • (r) the promotion of bult form that is well-designed, encourages a sense of place and provides for public spaces that are of high quality, safe, accessible, attractive and vibrant: Detailed urban design policies require active frontages, pedestrian-scaled streets, public open spaces and urban squares and an overall public realm framework that fosters community identity. • (s) the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to a changing climate: The Secondary Plan reflects the City’s Integrated Sustainable Design Standards and has a set of sustainable development and design policies which promote energy efficiency, low-carbon mobility, electric vehicle infrastructure, green roofs, native plantings and climate resilient neighbourhood design. 1.2. Consistency with Provincial Policy Statements Section 3 of the Planning Act requires that planning authorities ensure their decisions are consistent with provincial policy statements. The NEP Secondary Plan was prepared to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) by directing growth to a provincially approved settlement area, providing a full range of housing and employment options, protecting natural and cultural heritage, promoting climate-resilient community design and ensuring the development is phased to align with servicing and transit investment. 1.3. Official Plans Section 16 of the Planning Act requires that an official plan contain “goals, objectives and policies to establish the form, pattern and character of land use.” It authorizes a municipality to adopt detailed policies for specific areas as part of its official plan. The NEP Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 4 Secondary Plan will be adopted as a new chapter of the City of Pickering Official Plan to provide a detailed land use framework for the Secondary Plan Area. 2. Provincial Planning Statement The Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024, sets out province-wide, land use planning policies that guide how municipalities should plan for growth, housing, infrastructure, employment and the protection of natural and cultural resources. The NEP Secondary Plan directs growth to a designated settlement area, provides for a full range of housing and employment opportunities, protects natural and cultural heritage resources and ensures servicing and phasing align with long-term growth management objectives. Accordingly, the NEP Secondary Plan is consistent with the PPS, 2024. 2.1. Planning for People and Homes Section 2.1 of the PPS emphasizes planning for a sufficient and diverse supply of housing to meet the needs of all Ontarians. Municipalities are directed to maintain at least a 15 - year supply of land to accommodate projected growth and a three -year supply of serviced land for residential development. The NEP Secondary Plan contributes to meeting Pickering’s and Durham Region’s long - term housing supply by designating approximately 1,600 hectares of land within a provincially approved Urban Boundary Expansion Area. The Secondary Plan structure and policies are intended to provide for a range of housing types, tenures and affordability levels to address demographic and market needs and supports the City and Region in meeting provincial housing targets. Phasing policies will ensure that the timing of development aligns with servicing capacity availability, allowing the City to manage growth in an orderly and fiscally responsible manner. 2.2. Housing Section 2.2 of the PPS builds upon Section 2.1 by directing municipalities to maintain a full range and mix of housing forms, densities and tenures. The Secondary Plan meets this requirement by planning for a complete , compact community with a mix of housing types (low, medium and high-density) distributed throughout the neighbourhoods and mixed use areas. The Secondary Plan sets affordable housing targets of 25% of new units outside the Regional Centre and 35% within the Regional Centre and encourages a range of housing choices including multi-generational housing and additional dwelling units. Transit-supportive development, higher densities and a mix of uses is also prioritized within the Regional Centre and Mixed Corridors. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 5 2.3. Settlement Areas Section 2.3 of the PPS establishes that settlement areas shall be the focus of growth and that land use patterns within them be compact, transit-supportive and efficiently serviced. The NEP Secondary Plan implements this direction by establishing the land use and policy framework for the approved Settlement Area Boundary Expansion. Growth is focused in strategic areas including the Regional Centre, Community Nodes and Mixed Corridors, served by a planned east-west higher-order transit corridor north of Highway 407, as well as the Medium Density Residential Areas along most of the arterial and collector roads internal to the Secondary Plan Area. The land use pattern is planned to efficiently use resources, optimize planned infrastructure, support active transportation and encourage compact, mixed-use neighbourhoods. The Secondary Plan establishes density ranges for each designation to provide certainty that the intended transit supportive densities are achieved. 2.4. Employment Section 2.8 of the PPS directs planning authorities to plan for, protect and preserve employment areas to ensure long-term economic prosperity and job creation. The Secondary Plan designates an extensive Prestige Employment Area along Highway 407, which protects lands along a major goods movement corridor for employment area uses and establishes a freight-supportive land use pattern. The Secondary Plan also designates select Business Areas to support employment growth. The Business Area designation is intended to provide supporting retail and office uses that no longer meet the definition of employment areas under the PPS. Economic opportunities are also integrated within the mixed-use areas, supporting a complete community. NEP is anticipated to accommodate approximately 9,700 jobs, consistent with Durham Region’s employment forecasts. 2.5. Energy Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Change Section 2.9 of the PPS directs planning authorities to support energy conservation, improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and climate change adaptation through land use and development decisions. The NEP Secondary Plan is consistent with this direction by embedding sustainability and energy efficiency objectives throughout and by promoting compact, transit -supportive development. The policies encourage reduced automobile -dependence, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and sustainable building practices in accordance with the City’s Integrated Sustainable Design Standards (ISDS). Stormwater Management Plans are directed to incorporate a treatment train approach to reduce runoff volume and treat stormwater runoff on-site. The Secondary Plan also supports renewable energy integration, energy efficient design and native planting. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 6 2.6. Infrastructure and Public Service Facilities Chapter 3 of the PPS directs that infrastructure, energy systems and public service facilities be planned and coordinated to meet current and projected needs in a cost- effective, sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. The Secondary Plan is consistent with this direction by requiring the completion of a Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) and an Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan to guide servicing and infrastructure delivery. This will ensure water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation infrastructure are delivered efficiently and coordinated with growth. The NEP Secondary Plan establishes a complete transportation network that protects a higher-order transit corridor along the transit corridor north of Highway 407 and provides a connected grid of arterial, collector streets designed to support walking, cycling and transit use. The Secondary Plan also coordinates the provision of public service facilities, including a sportsplex, recreation complex, community centre, libraries, schools and fire halls some of which are planned or encouraged to be co-located. The Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan will identify how these public service facilities will be phased with development to ensure efficient service delivery. Energy efficiency and sustainable design standards are embedded in municipal infrastructure and building policies to reduce emissions and support climate resilience. 2.7. Wise Use and Management of Resources Chapter 4 of the PPS establishes policy direction for the protection and management of Ontario’s natural heritage, water resources, agricultural lands and cultural heritage and archaeological resources. The NEP Secondary Plan sets out policies to identify, protect and enhance a comprehensive Natural Heritage System (NHS), incorporating significant woodlands, wetlands, valleylands and hydrologic features. Development and site alteration are prohibited within key natural features and Environmental Impact Studies (EIS) are required for adjacent lands to demonstrate no negative impacts on ecological functions. The Secondary Plan also encourages Low Impact Development and stormwater management practices that maintain hydrology and improve water quality. The Secondary Plan also requires development to be phased adjacent to livestock operations sitting outside of the NEP Secondary Plan Area in accordance with Minimum Distance Separation Guidelines. The Secondary Plan addresses cultural heritage and archaeology by requiring identification, evaluation, and conservation of built heritage resources, cultural heritage landscapes, and archaeological sites. Adaptive reuse of heritage structures is encouraged, and First Nation engagement and archaeological monitoring are required where warranted, ensuring that Indigenous cultural values and archaeological resources are respected and conserved. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 7 3. Envision Durham and Pickering Official Plans The Envision Durham Official Plan (Envision Durham) establishes the Region’s long-term growth management and land use planning framework to 2051. It allocates population and employment growth, defines settlement area boundaries and sets out regional objectives for complete, sustainable and resilient communities. Through Envision Durham, the NEP Secondary Plan Area was brought into the Regional Urban Area Boundary and designated as Community Area and Employment Area which was approved by the Province in late 2024. Envision Durham sets the regional policy framework that the City of Pickering must implement through its Official Plan and the NEP Secondary Plan. Pursuant to Bill 23, as of January 1, 2025, the Region of Durham is defined by the province as “an upper-tier municipality without planning responsibilities” and as a result, Envision Durham is now an Official Plan of the City of Pickering. The Pickering Official Plan (OP), adopted in 1997 and amended numerous times since, is the City’s primary land use planning document. The City is currently undertaking an Official Plan Review to incorporate Envision Durham and ensure consistency with Provincial policies. The NEP Secondary Plan will be adopted as an amendment to the Pickering OP. Both Envision Durham and the Pickering OP share consistent policy themes related to growth management, housing, employment, transportation, natural heritage, infrastructure and climate resilience. Given this alignment, both documents are addressed together below. They collectively provide the policy framework that the NEP conforms to and implements through detailed, area-specific policies and mapping. 3.1. Urban Structure and Settlement Areas Envision Durham identifies NEP within the Regional Urban Area Boundary, designating lands as Community Area and Employment Area. Map 1 -Regional Structure (shown below) also identifies the conceptual location of a Regional Centre in the centre of NEP and Regional Corridors along Seventh Concession Road and Salem Road . According to Envision Durham Policy 12.13, unless delineated and/or otherwise specified, the internal boundaries and alignments of the components of the Urban Areas on Map 1 are approximate and are not intended to mark the exact location or extent of the designation of such components. The NEP Secondary Plan implements these designations by establishing a detailed community structure that includes a Regional Centre, Community Nodes, Mixed Corridors and Prestige Employment Areas straddling Highway 407. This structure reflects the Urban System policies in Chapter 5 of Envision Durham, which call for compact, transit - supportive growth within defined settlement boundaries, and conforms with the land use hierarchy established in Chapter 3 (Land Use) of the Pickering OP. The land use designations of the NEP Secondary Plan mirror those in the Pickering OP, including Urban Residential Areas, Mixed Use Areas and Employment Areas, while providing the additional policy detail necessary to guide area-specific development. Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 8 Northeast Pickering Regional Structure (Envision Durham Map 1) Envision Durham sets out specific policies for 2051 Urban Expansion Areas in Section 5.7 to guide further detailed planning and implementation at the area municipal level. The NEP Secondary Plan was prepared as part of a comprehensive secondary planning process, as required by Envision Durham Policy 5.7.2 and 5.7.3, supported by technical studies addressing servicing, transportation, fiscal impact, natural heritage and water resource system, agricultural impacts and sustainability. In alignment with Envision Durham, a Scoped Subwatershed Plan was undertaken and the policies of the NEP Secondary Plan direct the preparation of a Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) to coordinate infrastructure delivery and environmental protection. In accordance with Envision Durham Policy 5.7.7 and 5.7.8, the NEP Secondary Plan also incorporates detailed requirements for watershed and hazard management within the Pickering 2051 Urban Expansion Area. The Scoped Subwatershed Study includes hydrologic and hydraulic assessments that delineate natural hazards, evaluate flooding and erosion risks and identify appropriate mitigation measures consistent with the Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan. The proposed Natural Heritage System policies ensure resources are protected, enhanced and restored, while stormwater quality, quantity and erosion control measures are implemented through a treatment-train approach. The policies further require any necessary flood-mitigation works or infrastructure improvements be funded through cost-sharing agreements. Consistent with Envision Durham Policy 5.7.9, preparation of the NEP Secondary Plan included consultation with the City of Pickering, Town of Ajax, Region of Durham, TRCA and Indigenous communities. Both Envision Durham and the Pickering OP direct growth to defined settlement areas where full municipal services can be provided and where development can occur in a manner that optimizes existing and planned infrastructure. By focusing growth in a Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 9 compact, mixed-use and transit-oriented development pattern, the NEP Secondary Plan fulfills both the Region’s goal of sustainable urban expansion and the City’s vision for complete and connected communities. 3.2. Growth Management and Phasing Both Envision Durham and the Pickering OP require that growth proceed in a coordinated, phased and fiscally responsible manner. Envision Durham’s growth management framework directs urban development to proceed in logical phases supported by comprehensive infrastructure planning and financing strategies, while Pickering’s implementation policies require development to be staged to reflect the City’s financial and servicing capacity. The policies of the NEP Secondary Plan require the preparation of an Infrastructure Staging and Phasing Plan and a Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) to coordinate the timing of development with the delivery of infrastructure and community facilities. The NEP Secondary Plan also requires execution of a Cost Sharing and Master Parkland Agreement prior to development approvals, maintaining fiscal accountability. Neighbourhood Plans must demonstrate the orderly transition of servicing and infrastructure. 3.3. Housing and Complete Communities Envision Durham and the Pickering OP both emphasize the creation of complete, inclusive and healthy communities that provide a full range of housing, employment, infrastructure, parks and community services to meet the needs of current and future residents. Envision Durham’s complete communities and housing system policies in Chapter 3 direct municipalities to plan for diverse, affordable and attainable housing as part of mixed -use transit-supportive neighbourhoods, while Pickering’s housing objectives in Chapter 6 reinforce the provision of diverse and affordable housing within complete, mixed -use inclusive neighbourhoods. The NEP Secondary Plan implements these directions by providing for a broad mix of a housing types and densities within its Urban Residential Areas and Mixed Use Areas, supported by a network of parks, schools and community facilities. The Secondary Plan also establishes affordable housing targets of 25% community-wide and 35% within the Regional Centre to meet affordability objectives. In addition, the Secondary Plan encourages multi-generational housing, additional dwelling units and diverse tenure options, supporting inclusivity and aging in place. Pickering’s community services policies in Chapter 7 also direct that a range of facilities be planned and distributed equitably throughout neighbourhoods. NEP’s land use structure contributes directly to the creation of complete communities. It distributes community services, retail and institutional uses and active transportation routes throughout neighbourhoods, ensuring residents have convenient access to daily needs. T he Secondary Plan co-locates parks, schools and recreation facilities, integrates employment opportunities within walking and cycling distance of residential areas, and introduces a Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 10 centrally located Regional Centre that is supported by a future east-west transit corridor north of Highway 407. 3.4. Transportation and Transit System Envision Durham and the Pickering OP both promote an integrated, multi-modal transportation system that supports compact, complete and transit-oriented communities. Envision Durham’s transportation system policies (Chapter 8) direct municipalities to coordinate local transportation planning with Regional corridors and to protect for future higher-order transit opportunities, while Pickering’s transportation objectives in Chapter 4 emphasize a balanced network that supports walking, cycling and transit use. The NEP Secondary Plan implements Envision Durham and the Pickering OP by protecting for a future east-west higher-order transit corridor and by establishing a modified grid network that links neighbourhoods, employment areas, parks and community facilities. The policies of the Secondary Plan set out direction for the design and implementation of roads, requiring complete streets, block lengths that enhance connectivity and safe, accessible connections to sidewalks, cycling routes, trails and transit stops. The Secondary Plan also identifies the locations for future higher-order transit stations and ensures local street design will accommodate bus service. 3.5. Natural Heritage System and Environmental Protection Envision Durham and the Pickering OP both identify a connected Natural Heritage System (NHS) that protects and enhances significant natural features and functions. Envision Durham establishes a Greenland system composed of significant woodlands, wetlands, valleylands and hydrologic features, while Pickering’s OP presents and refines the Natural Heritage System (NHS) at the local scale. The NEP Secondary Plan conforms with and implements Envision Durham and the Pickering OP by designating a detailed NHS that reflects the findings of the Scoped Watershed Study. The final NHS boundaries will be confirmed through the Master Environmental Servicing Plan. The Secondary Plan policies prohibit development and site alteration within key natural heritage and hydrologic features and requires Environmental Impact Studies (EIS) to evaluate potential effects on adjacent lands, consistent with Envision Durham and OP policy direction. The policies also encourage restoration and enhancement measures, including naturalization of stormwater management facilities, establishment of ecological linkages, and reforestation of valleylands and buffers. The NEP Secondary Plan further integrates the NHS into the urban fabric by requiring that neighbourhood design provide public views, trails and linkages to natural areas, while fencing and signage to prevent encroachment from private lots. These measures align with the City’s goal of treating the NHS as a key organizing element of community structure and Envision Durham’s broader objective of maintaining ecological connectivity across municipal boundaries. Together, Envision Durham, the Pickering OP, and NEP Secondary Plan ensure that the natural environment is protected, enhanced and Northeast Pickering Secondary Plan Policy Conformity October 2025 11 integrated as a central component of NEP’s long-term environmental sustainability and community identity. 3.6. Cultural Heritage Resources Envision Durham and the Pickering OP both require that significant built heritage resources, cultural heritage landscapes and archaeological sites be identified, conserved and incorporated sensitively into new development. Within Chapter 3, Envision Durham promotes conservation of heritage resources, adaptive reuse and early engagement with Indigenous communities, while Pickering’s cultural heritage polices in Chapter 8 establish detailed guidance for the protection, conservation and integration of heritage resources into development plans. The NEP Secondary Plan implements these directions by requiring heritage and archaeological assessments, First Nation engagement and the innovative, adaptive reuse of heritage structures where feasible. The Secondary Plan encourages the integration of conserved heritage buildings and cultural landscapes into parks, public spaces and community focal points to maintain their visibility and interpretive value within an urban environment. 3.7. Climate Change and Sustainability Envision Durham and the Pickering OP both promote sustainable, low-carbon and climate- resilient design. Envision Durham’s climate change and sustainability policies set out in Chapter 3 encourage municipalities to integrate climate change adaptation, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction strategies into all land use planning decisions. A set of sustainable development and design policies have been added into the NEP Secondary Plan which encourage energy-efficient building design, renewable energy integration, low-impact stormwater management and native landscaping to mitigate heat- island effects and enhance ecological performance. The plan also supports compact, mixed-use and transit-supportive development patterns that reduce auto-dependency and overall carbon emissions. Together, Envision Durham, the Pickering OP and NEP Secondary Plan establish a cohesive framework for climate-responsive and environmentally sustainable growth, ensuring that NEP develops as a resilient, sustainable community consistent with municipal and regional climate action objectives.