11 29 2000 PAC Agenda
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
PLANNING ADVISORY COMD7ITTEE
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2000
1. Call to order by Chairman.
2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest and the General
Nature Thereof - in Accordance with the Act.
3. Adoption of the Minutes of October 12, 2000
4. Correspondence and Communication
None
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5. Deputations
7:00 p.m. Heritage Hills Golf Course
Concession 2, Part of Lot 10 and D (Oro)
Proposed Official Plan Amendment
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
P-83199
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
• PANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 2000
PRESENT: Garry Fell, Peter Wigham, Paul Marshall, Councillor Ruth
Fountain, Susan Grant, Deputy Mayor Don Bell, and Mayor
Ian Beard (arrived at 7:30 p.m.)
STAFF PRESENT: Andria Leigh
1. Chairman Peter Wigham called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. "DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL
NATURE THEREOF - IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT."
None Declared.
3. Minutes
. Moved by Susan Grant, seconded by Paul Marshall
That the minutes of the meetings of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Planning Advisory Committee held on August 15, 2000 and
September 19, 2000 be adopted as printed and circulated.
Carried.
4. Correspondence and Communication
None Received.
5. Deputations
7:00 p.m. Pamela Lesenko P-108!00
Concession 9, Plan M-535, Lot 14 (Oro)
Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
In Attendance: Pamela Lesenko, Applicant, Bob Templeton, Applicant's
Agent
Ms. Leigh explained the proposed zoning amendment to the Committee, which
would permit two bedrooms in the existing dwelling to be utilized for a bed and
• breakfast establishment. She explained that the relevant Official Plan policies
• were contained in Section D 9.5 (Rural Residential designation) and were
required to be satisfied for this type of a rezoning application. She further
explained that it would appear that this application would meet those
requirements of the Official Plan and on this basis should proceed forward to a
Public Meeting with favorable support from this Committee.
The applicant indicated that she felt there was a need for additional bed and
breakfast establishments within this area of the Township due to the number of
recreational opportunities, which were available in the Township. She indicated
that there was sufficient parking on the property and it would not impact on her
neighbours.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Bell, seconded by Councillor Ruth Fountain
"It is recommended that Development Application P-108/00, a proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment for a bed and breakfast establishment for 2
bedrooms, proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance with the
requirements of the Planning Act."
..Carried.
• 7:15 p.m. Hans Wychers P-112100
Concession 5, Plan M-324, Lot 23 (Oro}
Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
In Attendance: No One
Ms. Leigh explained the proposed zoning amendment to the Committee, which
would permit up to three bedrooms in the existing dwelling to be utilized for a bed
and breakfast operation. She explained that the relevant Official Plan policies
were contained in Section D 9.5 (Rural Residential designation) and were
required to be satisfied for this type of a rezoning application. She further
explained that it would appear that this application would meet those
requirements of the Official Plan and on this basis should proceed forward to a
Public Meeting with favorable support from this Committee.
Moved by Garry Fell, seconded by Paul Marshall
"It is recommended that Development Application P-112100, a proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment for a bed and breakfast, proceed to a Public
Meeting in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act."
...Carried.
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7:30 p.m. Garrett Developments (Barrie) Ltd. P-113(00
Concession 1, Part of Lot 40, Part 3 of Draft Reference Plan
(Oro)
Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
In Attendance: Randy Garrett and Greg Garrett, Applicant's, and Trudy
Patterson, Applicant's Consultant
Ms. Leigh explained the proposed application, indicating that this application was
required as a condition of consent in order to comply with the Official Plan
policies relating to the Horseshoe Valley Road Special Policy area. These
policies restrict the permitted uses allowed on lands within this designation and
do not allow for detached dwellings on new lots. She explained that this lot was
currently a forested site with a creek flowing through the westerly boundary of
the property dividing it from the remainder of the lands.
Ms. Patterson explained that the applicants had no objection to the restriction
being placed on the property and had no intention of constructing a dwelling on
the property that is currently used for forestry purposes.
. Moved by Susan Grant, seconded by Paul Marshall
"It is recommended that Development Application P-103100, a proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment, proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance
with the requirements of the Planning Act."
...Carried.
Other Business
None.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Ruth Fountain
That this meeting now adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
Carried.
Peter Wigham, Chairman Andria Leigh, Planner
. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 29, 2000
Laida McCahery P-114/00
Part of Lot 21, Concession 6 (Oro)
Highway 11
Proposal
The subject property is located in Concession 6, Part of Lot 21 and has frontage
on Line 5 South and Highway 11. The applicant's agent (Wendy Barrer) has
applied for a Zoning By-law Amendment from the Local Commercial {LC) zone to
a Site Specific Local Commercial {LC*) Zone.
Official Plan Currently -Rural Settlement Area
Proposed - No Change
Zoning By-law Currently -Local Commercial (LC) Zone
Proposed -Local Commercial Exception (LC*) Zone
Department Head Comments
Roads Superintendent -Requires Ministry of Transportation approval
Manager of Public Works -
Fire Chief - No Concerns
Clerk -
Chief Building Official - No Concerns, subject to Building Code requirements
Planning Department Comments
The subject property is located within the Rural Settlement Area designation and
would therefore be subject to the applicable policies of Section D4 (copy
attached). The permitted uses within this designation allow for small scale
commercial uses that serve the needs of the settlement area and the
surrounding rural area.
. Section D4,3.3 of the Official Plan outlines the policies relating to new
commercial uses. This section clearly indicates that new commercial uses are
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permitted subject to an amendment to the implementing zoning by-law; and
further indicates that such uses may be subject to Site Plan Control. The
Township by-law requires that all properties within the Local Commercial Zone
would be subject to site plan control and this property would be required to
submit a site plan and enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Municipality.
Section D4.3.3 establishes the criteria to be reviewed prior to consideration of an
amendment by Council. This section indicates that Council shall be satisfied that
the proposed use:
a) Is compatible with the rural character of the settlement area
The Rural Settlement Area of Guthrie is unique due to its location on the
Highway 11 corridor. The intended use would appear appropriate given the
current usage of the property and the surrounding properties in the
settlement area, which include restaurants and motor vehicle saleslservice.
The principles of the Official Plan include promoting economic activity and
specifically to concentrate this on the Highway 11 corridor. The proposed
use would continue to promote this principle and goal.
b) Serves the needs of the settlement area andlor the rural area
• The proposed use is for modular homes and sale offices display units that
would be sold to the public. It is anticipated that these units would be sold to
customers within the Municipality and would therefore serve the needs of the
rural area.
c) Can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and an appropriate means
of sewage disposal
The proposed display units are not intended to be serviced however
comments would be required at the Public Meeting from the Health Unit
regarding the siting of the building in relation to the existing septic system for
the current commercial building.
d) Can provide adequate parking and loading facilities and landscaping on site
There is currently a parking area available in the proposed area of the display
units and additional parking is available at the main building as required.
e) Can provide adequate screening between uses where a proposed use abuts
or is in close proximity to an existing residential use through the use of
• fencing, landscaping, berming, or a combination of these features
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The subject property already contains an existing commercial use on the
property and in fact is located in the vicinity of other commercial uses. There
are however some residential uses intermittent amongst these uses and
protection of those would be satisfied through site plan control.
The Committee should consider the existing zoning on the property is currently
local commercial, which provides a range of uses; however this does not include
the purchaser's intended use. The intended rezoning would only add the
proposed mobile home/modular home sales establishment to the current list of
permitted uses on the property and would clearly indicate that this solely relates
to display on site and not storage or manufacturing as sufficient room would not
be available for this purposes.
The subject property currently has an access and parking area off Highway 11
which had previously approval from the Ministry of Transportation for commercial
purposes and would the access point for the sales display area. Favorable
comments would be required from the Ministry of Transportation at the Public
Meeting.
Recommendation
• It is recommended that Development Application P-114/00 a proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance with the Planning
Act requirements.
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D3.1
D3.2
SECTION D3 -RURAL
OBJECTIVES
To preserve and promote the rural character of the Township and the
maintenance of the open countryside.
To prevent the intrusion of land uses which are incompatible with the rural
character and/or resource activities of the area.
PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands in the Rural designation as shown on the schedules to
this Plan are agriculture, single detached dwellings, bed and breakfast
establishments, home occupations, home industries, forestry, commercial dog
kennels and resource management uses.
Institutional uses such as schools, places of worship, community centres aze
also permitted. A range of small-scale industrial uses such as manufacturing,
processing, assembly, servicing, salvaging, recycling and storage of goods and
raw materials are also permitted. Farm implement dealers, feed and fertilizer
distribution facilities, greenhouses, seasonal home grown produce stands,
wayside pits and quarries, portable asphalt plants, golf courses and existing
waste disposal sites aze also permitted.
Ski facilities and accessory uses such as restaurants, camping facilities and
small-scale accommodation facilities are also permitted. In addition, small-
scale corporate meeting facilities or corporate retreats, and accessory uses such
as accommodation facilities may be permitted. Tn both cases, the number of
accessory accommodation units shall generally be limited to 25, as a result of
the impact of such a use on the rural chazacter of the area.
The designation also permits existing tourist commercial uses such as private
parks, trailer or recreational vehicle parks, mobile home parks, rental cabin
establishments and private campgrounds and accessory recreational and
commercial facilities.
ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN -FINAL
Adopted by Council February 5,1997
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D3.3 DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
D3.3.1 The creation of new lots for residential purposes
In accordance with the intent of this Plan to maintain the rural character of the
Township, only a limited number of new lots for residential purposes can be
created in the Township. In this regard, only one new lot can be severed from
a lot in the Rural designation that has an area of at least 36 hectares or is the
whole of an original Township lot provided a lot has not been severed from
the parcel after March 26, 1973.
In considering the creation of a new lot for residential purposes, the
Committee of Adjustment shall be satisfied that the proposed lot:
a) will have a minimum lot azea of 0.4 hectares;
b) is of an appropriate size for residential use, with such a residential use
generally not requiring a lot size that exceeds 2.0 hectares;
c) fronts onto an existing public road that is maintained year round by the
Township or County;
d) will not cause a traffic hazard as a result of its location on a curve or a
hill; and,
e) can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and an appropriate
means of sewage disposal.
Notwithstanding the above paragraph, the creation of a new lot for residential
purposes from a property which currently has two single detached dwellings is
permitted provided:
a) the size of the lot will not affect the viability of the agricultural
operation and maybe required to be verified through an
agricultural viability report prepazed by a qualified agrologist;
b) no portion of the severed lot is to be located closer than 200 metres
to a bam or feedlot, regardless of whether it is being used for
~--_-- agricultural uses at the time the application is submitted, or the
minimum distance required by the Minimum Distance Separation I
and II, whichever is greater.
c) the proposed lot fronts onto an existing public road that is
maintained year round by the Township, County, or Province;
d) an entrance permit is available for a new driveway accessing the
severed lot from the appropriate authority;
e) the driveway accessing the proposed new lot will not cause a traffic
hazard as a result of its location on a curve or hill;
f) the proposed lot is serviced with its own septic system approved by
the appropriate authority;
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ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN -FINAL
Adopted by Council February 5,1997
g) the proposed lot is serviced with an appropriate water supply,
(• which maybe an individual well or a well shared with a
neighbouring lot, provided an agreement has been entered into with
a neighbouring owner;
h) the proposed lot area includes only the amount of land required for
the existing residential dwelling, water supply, and sewage
disposal system and will comply with the implementing Zoning
I By-law.
D3.3.2 New industrial uses, institutional uses, commercial uses, golf courses,
small-scale ski facilities and corporate meeting facilities
New industrial, institutional and commercial uses that serve the needs of the
' rural area and new golf courses, small-scale ski facilities and corporate
meeting facilities may be permitted subject to an amendment to the
implementing Zoning By-law. The creation of a new lot to permit any of these
uses is generally not permitted. These uses may also be subject to Site Plan
Control.
Before considering an amendment to the Zoning By-law to permit any of these
uses in the Rural designation, Council shall be satisfied that the proposed use:
a) is compatible with the rural character of the area;
. b) can be designed and sited to blend in with the rural surroundings;
c) is located where it would have little or no impact on agricultural
operations;
d) can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and means of sewage
' disposal;
e) is to be accessed by municipal roads that can accommodate the
increased traffic generated by the proposed use;
' f) will not cause a traffic hazard as a result of its location on a curve or a
hill; and,
g) can be appropriately buffered from adjacent residential uses.
In addition, prior to considering an application to develop a new industrial,
institutional or commercial use, Council shall be satisfied that the proposed
use cannot be reasonably sited in a nearby settlement area or on lands in the
vicinity that are designated Industrial or Commercial.
' D3.3.3 New tourist commercial uses
Given the potential impacts of new tourist commercial uses such as private
~. parks, trailer or recreational vehicle parks, mobile home parks, rental cabin
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ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN -FINAL
Adopted by Council February 5,1997
Township oJOro-Medonte, PO Box 700, Oro, Ontario, LOL 2X0
Development Application
• Application No. P- O ~1 U ~
[ ] Application to amend the Official Plan of the Township
[y)' Application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
[ ] Application for a Temporary Use By-law
[ ] Application to consider a Draft Plan of Subdivision
[ ] Other, please specify
UWe hereby apply, as specified above, to the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte. It is expressly
understood that this application is in regard only to the lands as hereinafter described and is made pursuant to the
provisions of The Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990. Atl costs associated with the application shall be paid as per the Tariff
of Fees By-law including all costs associated with an appeal of the application to the Ontario Municipal Board.
e enclose herewith application and processing fees in the amount of $2450.00 for an amendment to the Official
Ian ($1200.00 is a refundable deposit in accordance with the Tariff of Fees By-law).
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~I We enclose herewith application and processing fees in the amount $2450.00 for an amendment to the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law ($1200.00 is a refundable deposit in accordan ariff of Fees By-law).
I/We enclose herewith application and processing fees in the amount of 24$ 50.00 for a Tempornry Use By-law
($1200.00 is a refundable deposit in accordance with the Tariff of Fees By-law).
I/We enclose herewith application and processing fees m the amount of
8 51.00 (1001ots or less); ' -
8 7~ 50.00 (101 to 199 tats); or
9 00~ 0.00 (2001ots or more) for a draft Plan of Subdivision ($5500.00 is a refundable deposit in accordance with the
Tariff of Fees By-law).
DATED AT THE !')..~11.1iHIP OF X20- Fri A.,xfiF INTHE_OF t .-~.
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Telephone Ntunber
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NOTE: All correspondence and communications will be directed to the Applicant's Agent
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Township ojOro-Medonte, PO Box 100, Oro, Ontario, LOL 2X0
Development Application
Application No. P-
3. Full legal description of the property which is the subject of this Application including the name
of the former Municipality in which it is located, e.g. Lot 1, Concession 1, Township of Orillia,
and, if known, the azea of the land covered by the proposed amendment.
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4. 1.1 Are you the registered owner of the subject lands?
1.2 Do you act on behalf of the registered owner?
Yes_ No
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2.1 Do you have an option to purchase the subject lands? Yes No_
2.2 If so, what is the expiry date of the Option? Fe h dR ~ anc: 1
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portion thereof with the Registered Owner? Yes No_
2.4 What is the expiry date of any Offer or Agreement mentioned in 4.2.3? r-vh a~tdzj_
2.5 Is the above noted Option, Offer or Agreement conditional on~tta success or failure of this
Application? Yes / NO_
5. Present Official Plan designation(s)
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Development Auplication
Application No. P-
12. Supplementary and supporting material to be submitted by the Applicant:
All information as requrred under the Township of Oro-Medonte Development
Guidelines.
2. Survey or sketch prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing:
[~]°~ Applicant's/Owner's total holdings of land in the subject azea.
[ ] Land which is to be subject of the requested Amendment cleazly indicated thereon (iu the
case of an amendment, please provide ten (10) 11" X 17" copies of the site plan or
boundary survey).
[~ The location, size and use of all existing buildings or stmetures on the subject lands and
on immediately adjacent properties. All topographical features shall also be shown.
[ ] The location, width and names of all road allowance, rights-of--ways, sneets or highways
within or abutting the property, indicating whether they aze public travelled roads, private
roads, rights-of--way or unopened road allowances.
13. What other Provincial Ministries or other Agencies or individuals have been consulted with prior
to the submission of this Application? (eg. Ministry of Municipal Affairs, School Boazds, District
Health Unit, County Engineer, etc.)
14. Is the subject land or any land within 120 m (400 ft) of the subject land the subject of another
Development Application made by the applicant for approval of an Official Plan amendtent, a
Zoning By-law amendment, a Plan of Subdivision, a Minor V ariance, a Consent, or a Site Plan?
Yes No '~
If yes, please state which type of application, if known, the application number, and describe the
(ands which aze subject to this application.
NOTE: Only fully completed applications accompanied by the necessary supporting materials
will be processed.
The personal information on this form is being collected pursuant to the Planning Ac[, R.S.O., 1990,
eP.13 and will be used in relation to the processing of this Development Application. If you hm~c nny
questions, please ask at the Oro-Medonte Township Offces.
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• PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 29, 2000
Heritage Hills Golf Course P-83/99
Part of Lot 10 and D, Concession 2 (Oro)
Line 1 South
Official Plan Currently -Agricultural and Environmental Protection Two
Overlay
Proposed -Recreational, Environmental Protection One and
Environmental Protection Two Overlay
Zoning By-law Currently-AgriculturaURural and Environmental Protection
(EP) Zones
Proposed -Private Recreational (PR) and Environmental
Protection (EP) Zones
• Planning Department Comments
After the last deputation for this application in September, the recommendation
to deny the Official Plan Amendment was deferred by Council in order to allow
for another deputation to Council from the applicants and to allow all Council
members to review the background technical studies and Township peer reviews
prior to making a decision on the recommendation.
A further report was presented to Council by the Chief Administrative Officer
which indicated that the applicant's were amending their application to
redesignate from Agricultural and Environmental Protection Two Overlay to a
Site Specific Environmental Protection One which would permit the golf course
and did not require a County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment. The
recommendation in that report was that the Planner prepare a further report to
the Planning Advisory Committee for their reconsideration of the application.
Subsequent to the adoption of that recommendation further review was
completed by the Planner to determine all options which would be available other
than the Environmental Protection One Exception. After further review it was
determined that it would be more appropriate to consider a new designation in
the Official Plan which related to major recreational uses such as golf courses
and established policies to be considered if such a use is proposed.
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Currently in the Official Plan "Section D6 -Open Space" primarily reflects lands •
in public ownership (Township, County, or Provincial) and does not establish any
development policies (copy of existing section D6 attached).
A new Section D6 -Recreational" is proposed that would not only recognize
these public uses but would also permit other major recreational uses, such as
golf courses. Anew subsection would be incorporated which would establish the
criteria to be considered when such an application is received. All new uses will
require an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in
accordance with the proposed policies and the amendment will not be
considered favorably until the policy requirements of Section D6.3 are completed
to Council's satisfaction.
The new proposed policy requires changes to two other sections of the Official
Plan in order to be consistent with the intent of the new Section D6.
First under "Section C -Land Use Concept" subsection C1.6 currently indicates
lands in this designation are owned by the Township, County, or Province. The
proposed wording would be replaced with the following:
"C1.6 Recreational
Lands designated Recreational include County of Simcoe forests, the Copeland •
Forest area, Bass lake Provincial Park, all major Township of Oro-Medonte
parks, and all major recreational uses."
Section D3 -Rural would also have to be amended to deleted golf courses as a
permitted use and to remove from Section D3.3.2 any reference to golf courses.
These amendments would ensure that these uses proceed by way of an
amendment to the Plan with the appropriate background studies being
completed to Council's satisfaction.
In accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, this proposed new
Section D6 -Recreational (attached) and the other amendments noted above
would be subject to a Public Meeting prior to consideration by Council.
The subject property which is currently the area proposed to be utilized for
Heritage Hills golf course would be required to be designated Recreational with
an Environmental Protection Two Overlay designation on the entire property to
protect the features of the property, and also the Environmental Protection One
designation would be utilized for the area surrounding the creek on the property.
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the proposed amendments to the Official Plan including
the new "Section D6-Recreational" proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance
with the requirements of the Planning Act and that Development Application P-
83/99 be considered favorably to proceed under the proposed policy.
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SECTION D6 -RECREATIONAL .
D6.1 OBJECTIVES
• To conserve and protect lands for future recreational use.
• To provide for the development of recreational uses which are compatible
with the rural and agricultural character of the Township.
• To provide a broad range of recreation and leisure opportunities for the
residents of the Township.
• To preserve and maintain existing natural heritage features such as valley
lands, steep slopes, wooded areas and watercourses, and where feasible,
utilize these areas for open space linkages.
D6.2 PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands designated Recreational on the schedules to this Plan
include passive and active recreational uses including golf courses,
conservation uses, municipal utilities, forestry uses in accordance with good
management practices and accessory uses. •
The Township currently owns a number of parcels of land in the municipality.
It is the intent of Council to retain these areas in public ownership and to
develop and manage these areas in accordance with a Parks and Recreation
Master Plan.
D6.3 DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
D6.3.1 New Uses and Expansions to Existing Uses
Given the potential impacts of new major recreation uses and accessory
recreational facilities on the permanent countryside of the Township, only
existing uses aze recognized by this Plan.
The development of any new major recreation use shall require an
Amendment to this Plan and the implementing Zoning By-law and shall be
subject to Site Plan Control. Expansions to existing uses on lands that are
already within the Recreational designation shall require an amendment to the
implementing Zoning By-law and shall be subject to Site Plan Control.
Expansions to existing uses onto lands which are not designated Recreational
shall require both an Amendment to this Plan and the implementing Zoning
By-law and shall also be subject to Site Plan Control. •
• Before considering an Amendment to the Official Plan (if required) and
Zoning By-law, Council shall be satisfied that:
(a) the proposed use (expansion) is compatible with the rural character of the
area;
(b) the development can be designed and sited to blend in with the rural
surroundings;
(c) the proposed use (expansion) is located where it would have no impact on
agricultural operations on adjacent lands;
(d) the proposed use can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and
means of sewage disposal;
(e) if an expansion is proposed, the entire use is serviced by an appropriate
water supply and means of sewage disposal;
(f) off-site impacts resulting from the use of fertilizers, herbicides and
fungicides have been reviewed and are expected to be minimal to non-
existent;
(g) the proposed use is to be accessed by municipal roads that can
accommodate the increased traffic generated by the proposed use;
(h) the proposed use can be appropriately buffered from adjacent residential
uses; and
(i) an appropriate monitoring program, which serves to monitor the impact of
the use on the quality and quantity of the groundwater, surface waters and
. the environment in general is developed.
SECTION D6 -OPEN SPACE .
D6.1 OBJECTIVES
• To conserve and protect lands for future recreational use.
• To provide a broad range of recreation and leisure opportunities for the
residents of the Township.
• To preserve and maintain existing natural heritage features such as valley
lands, steep slopes, wooded azeas and watercourses, and where feasible, utilize
these areas for open space linkages.
D6.2 PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands designated Open Space on the schedules to this Plan
include passive and active recreational uses, conservation uses, municipal
utilities, forestry uses in accordance with good management practices and
accessory uses.
• The Township currently owns a number of parcels of land in the municipality. •
It is the intent of Council to retain these areas in public ownership and to
develop and manage these areas in accordance with a Pazks and Recreation
Master Plan.
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ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN -FINAL
Adopted by Council February 5,1997
• PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 29, 2000
Heritage Hills Golf Course P-83199
Part of Lot 10 and D, Concession 2 (Oro)
Line 1 South
Official Plan Currently-Agricultural and Environmental Protection Two
Overlay
Proposed -Recreational, Environmental Protection One and
Environmental Protection Two Overlay
Zoning By-law Currently -Agricultural/Rural and Environmental Protection
(EP) Zones
Proposed -Private Recreational (PR) and Environmental
Protection (EP) Zones
• Planning Department Comments
After the last deputation for this application in September, the recommendation
to deny the Official Plan Amendment was deferred by Council in order to allow
for another deputation to Council from the applicants and to allow all Council
members to review the background technica- studies and Township peer reviews
prior to making a decision on the recommendation.
A further report was presented to Council by the Chief Administrative Officer
which indicated that the applicant's were amending their application to
redesignate from Agricultural and Environmental Protection Two Overlay to a
Site Specific Environmental Protection One which would permit the golf course
and did not require a County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment. The
recommendation in that report was that the Planner prepare a further report to
the Planning Advisory Committee for their reconsideration of the application.
Subsequent to the adoption of that recommendation further review was
completed by the Planner to determine all options which would be available other
than the Environmental Protection One Exception. After further review it was
determined that it would be more appropriate to consider a new designation in
the Official Plan which related to major recreational uses such as golf courses
and established policies to be considered if such a use is proposed.
Currently in the Official Plan "Section D6 -Open Space" primarily reflects lands •
in public ownership (Township, County, or Provincial) and does not establish any
development policies (copy of existing section D6 attached).
A new Section D6 -Recreational" is proposed that would not only recognize
these public uses but would also permit other major recreational uses, such as
golf courses. Anew subsection would be incorporated which would establish the
criteria to be considered when such an application is received. All new uses will
require an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in
accordance with the proposed policies and the amendment will not be
considered favorably until the policy requirements of Section D6.3 are completed
to Council's satisfaction.
The new proposed policy requires changes to two other sections of the Official
Plan in order to be consistent with the intent of the new Section D6.
First under "Section C -Land Use Concept" subsection C1.6 currently indicates
lands in this designation are owned by the Township, County, or Province. The
proposed wording would be replaced with the following:
"C1.6 Recreational
Lands designated Recreational include County of Simcoe forests, the Copeland •
Forest area, Bass lake Provincial Park, all major Township of Oro-Medonte
parks, and all major recreational uses."
Section D3 -Rural would also have to be amended to deleted golf courses as a
permitted use and to remove from Section D3.3.2 any reference to golf courses.
These amendments would ensure that these uses proceed by way of an
amendment to the Plan with the appropriate background studies being
completed to Council's satisfaction.
In accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, this proposed new
Section D6 -Recreational (attached) and the other amendments noted above
would be subject to a Public Meeting prior to consideration by Council.
The subject property which is currently the area proposed to be utilized for
Heritage Hills golf course would be required to be designated Recreational with
an Environmental Protection Two Overlay designation on the entire property to
protect the features of the property, and also the Environmental Protection One
designation would be utilized for the area surrounding the creek on the property.
n
u
2
Recommendation
It is recommended that the proposed amendments to the Official Plan including
the new "Section D6-Recreational" proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance
with the requirements of the Planning Act and that Development Application P-
83/99 be considered favorably to proceed under the proposed policy.
3
SECTION D6 -RECREATIONAL
D6.1 OBJECTIVES
• To conserve and protect lands for future recreational use.
• To provide for the development of recreational uses which are compatible
with the rural and agricultural chazacter of the Township.
• To provide a broad range of recreation and leisure opportunities for the
residents of the Township.
• To preserve and maintain existing natural heritage features such as valley
lands, steep slopes, wooded areas and watercourses, and where feasible,
utilize these areas for open space linkages.
D6.2 PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands designated Recreational on the schedules to this Plan
include passive and active recreational uses including golf courses,
conservation uses, municipal utilities, forestry uses in accordance with good
management practices and accessory uses. •
The Township currently owns a number of parcels of land in the municipality.
It is the intent of Council to retain these azeas in public ownership and to
develop and manage these areas in accordance with a Parks and Recreation
Master Plan.
D6.3 DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
D6.3.1 New Uses and Expansions to Existing Uses
Given the potential impacts of new major recreation uses and accessory
recreational facilities on the permanent countryside of the Township, only
existing uses aze recognized by this Plan.
The development of any new major recreation use shall require an
Amendment to this Plan and the implementing Zoning By-law and shall be
subject to Site Plan Control. Expansions to existing uses on lands that aze
already within the Recreational designation shall require an amendment to the
implementing Zoning By-law and shall be subject to Site Plan Control.
Expansions to existing uses onto lands which aze not designated Recreational
shall require both an Amendment to this Plan and the implementing Zoning
By-law and shall also be subject to Site Plan Control. •
• Before considering an Amendment to the Official Plan (if required) and
Zoning By-law, Council shall be satisfied that:
(a) the proposed use (expansion) is compatible with the rural chazacter of the
area;
(b) the development can be designed and sited to blend in with the rural
surroundings;
(c) the proposed use (expansion) is located where it would have no impact on
agricultural operations on adjacent lands;
(d) the proposed use can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and
means of sewage disposal;
(e) if an expansion is proposed, the entire use is serviced by an appropriate
water supply and means of sewage disposal;
(f) off-site impacts resulting from the use of fertilizers, herbicides and
fungicides have been reviewed and are expected to be minimal to non-
existent;
(g) the proposed use is to be accessed by municipal roads that can
accommodate the increased traffic generated by the proposed use;
(h) the proposed use can be appropriately buffered from adjacent residential
uses; and
(i) an appropriate monitoring program, which serves to monitor the impact of
the use on the quality and quantity of the groundwater, surface waters and
• the environment in general is developed.
•
• SECTION D6 -OPEN SPACE •
D6.1 OBJECTIVES
To conserve and protect lands for future recreational use.
• To provide a broad range of recreation and leisure opportunities for the
residents of the Township.
• To preserve and maintain existing natural heritage features such as valley
lands, steep slopes, wooded azeas and watercourses, and where feasible, utilize
these areas for open space linkages.
D6.2 PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands designated Open Space on the schedules to this Plan
include passive and active recreational uses, conservation uses, municipal
utilities, forestry uses in accordance with good management practices and
accessory uses.
• The Township currently owns a number of pazcels of land in the municipality. •
It is the intent of Council to retain these areas in public ownership and to
develop and manage these areas in accordance with a Pazks and Recreation
Master Plan.
• 61 •
ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN -FINAL
Adopted by Council February 5,1997
• PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
November 29, 2000
Heritage Hills Golf Course P-83/99
Part of Lot 10 and D, Concession 2 (Oro)
Line 1 South
Official Plan Currently -Agricultural and Environmental Protection Two
Overlay
Proposed -Recreational, Environmental Protection One and
Environmental Protection Two Overlay
Zoning By-law Currently -Agricultural/Rural and Environmental Protection
(EP) Zones
Proposed -Private Recreational (PR) and Environmental
Protection (EP) Zones
• Planning Department Comments
After the last deputation for this application in September, the recommendation
to deny the Official Plan Amendment was deferred by Council in order to allow
for another deputation to Council from the applicants and to allow all Council
members to review the background technical studies and Township peer reviews
prior to making a decision on the recommendation.
A further report was presented to Council by the Chief Administrative Officer
which indicated that the applicant's were amending their application to
redesignate from Agricultural and Environmental Protection Two Overlay to a
Site Specific Environmental Protection One which would permit the golf course
and did not require a County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment. The
recommendation in that report was that the Planner prepare a further report to
the Planning Advisory Committee for their reconsideration of the application.
Subsequent to the adoption of that recommendation further review was
completed by the Planner to determine all options which would be available other
than the Environmental Protection One Exception. After further review it was
determined that it would be more appropriate to consider a new designation in
the Official Plan which related to major recreational uses such as golf courses
and established policies to be considered if such a use is proposed.
Currently in the Official Plan "Section D6 -Open Space" primarily reflects lands .
in public ownership (Township, County, or Provincial) and does not establish any
development policies (copy of existing section D6 attached).
A new Section D6 -Recreational" is proposed that would not only recognize
these public uses but would also permit other major recreational uses, such as
golf courses. Anew subsection would be incorporated which would establish the
criteria to be considered when such an application is received. All new uses will
require an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in
accordance with the proposed policies and the amendment will not be
considered favorably until the policy requirements of Section D6.3 are completed
to Council's satisfaction.
The new proposed policy requires changes to two other sections of the Official
Plan in order to be consistent with the intent of the new Section D6.
First under "Section C -Land Use Concept" subsection C1.6 currently indicates
lands in this designation are owned by the Township, County, or Province. The
proposed wording would be replaced with the following:
"C1.6 Recreational
Lands designated Recreational include County of Simcoe forests, the Copeland •
Forest area, Bass lake Provincial Park, all major Township of Oro-Medonte
parks, and all major recreational uses."
Section D3 -Rural would also have to be amended to deleted golf courses as a
permitted use and to remove from Section D3.3.2 any reference to golf courses.
These amendments would ensure that these uses proceed by way of an
amendment to the Plan with the appropriate background studies being
completed to Council's satisfaction.
In accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, this proposed new
Section D6 -Recreational (attached) and the other amendments noted above
would be subject to a Public Meeting prior to consideration by Council.
The subject property which is currently the area proposed to be utilized for
Heritage Hills golf course would be required to be designated Recreational with
an Environmental Protection Two Overlay designation on the entire property to
protect the features of the property, and also the Environmental Protection One
designation would be utilized for the area surrounding the creek on the property.
2
Recommendation
It is recommended that the proposed amendments to the Official Plan including
the new "Section D6-Recreational" proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance
with the requirements of the Planning Act and that Development Application P-
83/99 be considered favorably to proceed under the proposed policy.
SECTION D6 -RECREATIONAL
D6.1 OBJECTIVES
• To conserve and protect lands for future recreational use
• To provide for the development of recreational uses which aze compatible
with the rural and agricultural character of the Township.
• To provide a broad range of recreation and leisure opportunities for the
residents of the Township.
• To preserve and maintain existing natural heritage features such as valley
lands, steep slopes, wooded azeas and watercourses, and where feasible,
utilize these areas for open space linkages.
D6.2 PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands designated Recreational on the schedules to this Plan
include passive and active recreational uses including golf courses,
conservation uses, municipal utilities, forestry uses in accordance with good
management practices and accessory uses. .
The Township currently owns a number of parcels of land in the municipality.
It is the intent of Council to retain these azeas in public ownership and to
develop and manage these azeas in accordance with a Pazks and Recreation
Master Plan.
D6.3 DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
D6.3.1 New Uses and Expansions to Existing Uses
Given the potential impacts of new major recreation uses and accessory
recreational facilities on the permanent countryside of the Township, only
existing uses aze recognized by this Plan.
The development of any new major recreation use shall require an
Amendment to this Plan and the implementing Zoning By-law and shall be
subject to Site Plan Control. Expansions to existing uses on lands that are
already within the Recreational designation shall require an amendment to the
implementing Zoning By-law and shall be subject to Site Plan Control.
Expansions to existing uses onto lands which are not designated Recreational
shall require both an Amendment to this Plan and the implementing Zoning
By-law and shall also be subject to Site Plan Control. •
• Before considering an Amendment to the Official Plan (if required) and
Zoning By-law, Council shall be satisfied that:
(a) the proposed use (expansion) is compatible with the rural chazacter of the
azea;
(b) the development can be designed and sited to blend in with the rural
surroundings;
(c) the proposed use (expansion) is located where it would have no impact on
agricultural operations on adjacent lands;
(d) the proposed use can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and
means of sewage disposal;
(e) if an expansion is proposed, the entire use is serviced by an appropriate
water supply and means of sewage disposal;
(f) off-site impacts resulting from the use of fertilizers, herbicides and
fungicides have been reviewed and are expected to be minimal to non-
existent;
(g) the proposed use is to be accessed by municipal roads that can
accommodate the increased traffic generated by the proposed use;
(h) the proposed use can be appropriately buffered from adjacent residential
uses; and
(i) an appropriate monitoring program, which serves to monitor the impact of
the use on the quality and quantity of the groundwater, surface waters and
the environment in general is developed.
SECTION D6 -OPEN SPACE •
D6.1 OBJECTIVES
• To conserve and protect lands for future recreational use.
• To provide a broad range of recreation and leisure opportunities for the
residents of the Township.
• To preserve and maintain existing natural heritage features such as valley
lands, steep slopes, wooded areas and watercourses, and where feasible, utilize
these areas for open space linkages.
D6.2 PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands designated Open Space on the schedules to this Plan
include passive and active recreational uses, conservation uses, municipal
utilities, forestry uses in accordance with good management practices and
accessory uses.
• The Township currently owns a number of parcels of land in the municipality. •
It is the intent of Council to retain these areas in public ownership and to
develop and manage these azeas in accordance with a Pazks and Recreation
Master Plan.
•
61
ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN -FINAL
Adopted by Council February 5,1997
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• November 29, 2000
Heritage Hills Golf Course P-83/99
Part of Lot 10 and D, Concession 2 (Oro)
Line 1 South
Official Plan Currently -Agricultural and Environmental Protection Two
Overlay
Proposed -Recreational, Environmental Protection One and
Environmental Protection Two Overlay
Zoning By-law Currently-Agricultural/Rural and Environmental Protection
(EP) Zones
Proposed -Private Recreational (PR) and Environmental
Protection (EP) Zones
Planning Department Comments
• After the last deputation for this application in September, the recommendation
to deny the Official Plan Amendment was deferred by Council in order to allow
for another deputation to Council from the applicants and to allow all Council
members to review the background technical studies and Township peer reviews
prior to making a decision on the recommendation.
A further report was presented to Council by the Chief Administrative Officer
which indicated that the applicant's were amending their application to
redesignate from Agricultural and Environmental Protection Two Overlay to a
Site Specific Environmental Protection One which would permit the golf course
and did not require a County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment. The
recommendation in that report was that the Planner prepare a further report to
the Planning Advisory Committee for their reconsideration of the application.
Subsequent to the adoption of that recommendation further review was
completed by the Planner to determine all options which would be available other
than the Environmental Protection One Exception. After further review it was
determined that it would be more appropriate to consider a new designation in
the Official Plan which related to major recreational uses such as golf courses
and established policies to be considered if such a use is proposed.
Currently in the Official Plan "Section D6 -Open Space" primarily reflects lands
in public ownership (Township, County, or Provincial) and does not establish any
development policies (copy of existing section D6 attached).
A new Section D6 -Recreational" is proposed that would not only recognize
these public uses but would also permit other major recreational uses, such as
golf courses. Anew subsection would be incorporated which would establish the
criteria to be considered when such an application is received. All new uses will
require an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in
accordance with the proposed policies and the amendment will not be
considered favorably until the policy requirements of Section D6.3 are completed
to Council's satisfaction.
The new proposed policy requires changes to two other sections of the Official
Plan in order to be consistent with the intent of the new Section D6.
First under "Section C -Land Use Concept" subsection C1.6 currently indicates
lands in this designation are owned by the Township, County, or Province. The
proposed wording would be replaced with the following:
"C1.6 Recreational
• Lands designated Recreational include County of Simcoe forests, the Copeland
Forest area, Bass lake Provincial Park, all major Township of Oro-Medonte
parks, and all major recreational uses."
Section D3 -Rural would also have to be amended to deleted golf courses as a
permitted use and to remove from Section D3.3.2 any reference to golf courses.
These amendments would ensure that these uses proceed by way of an
amendment to the Plan with the appropriate background studies being
completed to Council's satisfaction.
In accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act, this proposed new
Section D6 -Recreational (attached) and the other amendments noted above
would be subject to a Public Meeting prior to consideration by Council.
The subject property which is currently the area proposed to be utilized for
Heritage Hills golf course would be required to be designated Recreational with
an Environmental Protection Two Overlay designation on the entire property to
protect the features of the property, and also the Environmental Protection One
designation would be utilized for the area surrounding the creek on the property.
2
Recommendation j„~p, _ ~r~ ~~~- ~"~
It is recommended that the proposed amendments to the Official Plan including
the new "Section D6-Recreational" proceed to a Public Meeting in accordance
with the requirements of the Planning Act and that Development Application P-
83/99 be considered favorably to proceed under the proposed policy.
LRR~-~ rr.,
3
SECTION D6 -RECREATIONAL
D6.1 OBJECTIVES
• To conserve and protect lands for future recreational use.
• To provide for the development of recreational uses which are compatible
with the rural and agricultural character of the Township.
• To provide a broad range of recreation and leisure opportunities for the
residents of the Township.
• To preserve and maintain existing natural heritage features such as valley
lands, steep slopes, wooded areas and watercourses, and where feasible,
utilize these areas for open space linkages.
D6.2 PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands designated Recreational on the schedules to this Plan
include passive and active recreational uses including golf courses,
conservation uses, municipal utilities, forestry uses in accordance with good
management practices and accessory uses.
The Township currently owns a number of parcels of land in the municipality.
It is the intent of Council to retain these areas in public ownership and to
develop and manage these areas in accordance with a Parks and Recreation
Master Plan.
D6.3 DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
D6.3.1 New Uses and Expansions to Existing Uses
Given the potential impacts of new major recreation uses and accessory
recreational facilities on the permanent countryside of the Township, only
existing uses aze recognized by this Plan.
The development of any new major recreation use shall require an
Amendment to this Plan and the implementing Zoning By-law and shall be
subject to Site Plan Control. Expansions to existing uses on lands that are
already within the Recreational designation shall require an amendment to the
implementing Zoning By-law and shall be subject to Site Plan Control.
Expansions to existing uses onto lands which are not designated Recreational
shall require both an Amendment to this Plan and the implementing Zoning
• By-law and shall also be subject to Site Plan Control.
. Before considering an Amendment to the Official Plan (if required) and
Zoning By-law, Council shall be satisfied that:
al`
(a) the proposed use (expansion) is compatible with the rural character of the
area;
(b) the development can be designed and sited to blend in with the rural 1
surroundings; "~,^*"'°-~ `"° ~~`')'~ :~'
(c) the proposed use (expansion) is located where it would have i~ impact on
agricultural operations on adjacent lands;
(d) The proposed use can be serviced with an appropriate water supply and
means of sewage disposal;
(e) if an expansion is proposed, the entire use is serviced by an appropriate
water supply and means of sewage disposal;
(f) off-site impacts resulTing from the use of fertilizers, herbicides and
fungicides have been reviewed and are expected to be minimal to non-
existent;
(g) the proposed use is to be accessed by municipal roads that can
accommodate the increased traffic generated by the proposed use; ~ ~, y,,( ,,, >g5
(h) the proposed use can be appropriately buffered from adjacenta€~
uses; and
(i) an appropriate monitoring program, which serves to monitor the impact of
the use on the quality and quantity of the groundwater, surface waters and
• the environment in general is developed.
U
0
SECTION D6 -OPEN SPACE
D6.1 OBJECTIVES
• To conserve and protect lands for future recreational use.
• To provide a broad range of recreation and leisure opportunities for the
residents of the Township.
• To preserve and maintain existing natural heritage features such as valley
lands, steep slopes, wooded azeas and watercourses, and where feasible, utilize
these areas for open space linkages.
D6.2 PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands designated Open Space on the schedules to this Plan
include passive and active recreational uses, conservation uses, municipal
utilities, forestry uses in accordance with good management practices and
accessory uses.
The Township currently owns a number of parcels of land in the municipality.
It is the intent of Council to retain these areas in public ownership and to
develop and manage these areas in accordance with a Pazks and Recreation
Master Plan.
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ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN -FINAL
Adopted by Council February 5,1997
SECTION D7 -INDUSTRIAL
D'7.1 OBJECTIVES
• To provide lands for the creation of industrial employment opportunities at
locations that maximize the use of existing infrastructure.
• To ensure that the design of new industrial development is sensitive to the
rural character of the Township and contributes to the improvement of the
appearance of the Highway 11 Corridor.
D7.2 PERMITTED USES
Permitted uses on lands designated Industrial on the schedules to this Plan
include manufacturing, assembly, processing, fabrication, storage andJor
wazehousing uses and research establishments, wholesaling establishments,
portable asphalt plants and similar uses. Accessory retail uses are also
permitted, provided they occupy only a limited amount of the gross floor area
of the industrial use. Pazking lots for commuters or for a commercial use at
another location may also be permitted.
D'7.3 SERVICING
Permitted uses in the Industrial designation shall generally be serviced by
private water and sewage systems. As a result, new uses in this designation
shall be restricted to uses that use water only for the personal needs of the
employees.
D7.4 FORM OF DEVELOPMENT
It is intended that development within the Industrial designation will occur by
way of Plan of Subdivision/Condominium to ensure that servicing and access
for a whole pazcel can be dealt with before development occurs. Lands that
are the subject of an application for Plan of Subdivision/Condomimum maybe
placed in a Holding Zone in the implementing Zoning By-law with the
Holding Provision being lifted once a satisfactory Subdivision Agreement has
been registered against the lands.
New lots for industrial use can be created by consent or by other means in a
Registered Plan of SubdivisionlCondominium that existed on the date this
Plan was adopted by Council if issues relating to servicing and access have
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ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN -FINAL
Adopted by Council February 5,1997