03 09 2009 OPA #27 (Craighurst Secondary Plan) Public Agenda0 W.,
Proud Heritage, Fxcirit�q Future
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
CRAIGHURST SECONDARY PLAN (DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT # 27)
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte will hold a Public
Meeting on Monday March 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers. The purpose of the
public meeting is to obtain public comments on a proposed Amendment to the Official Plan, under Section
17(15) and (21) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13. Planning staff will be available prior to the Public
Meeting from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers to discuss or provide clarification on the
Secondary Plan policies and Land Use schedules.
THE PURPOSE of Official Plan Amendment # 27 is to incorporate a Secondary Plan for the Craighurst
community into the Official Plan. In this regard, the Amendment establishes a long-term vision for the
community that is based on the desire to encourage development in the Township that supports the
complete community and healthy community principles established by the Province. The Amendment
contains a number of detailed land use policies that are intended to implement that vision and provide for
the development of a range of residential and non-residential uses that are to be serviced by municipal
water and sewer services. The Amendment also identifies environmental areas that will be protected
from incompatible development and the preferred location for a new community park and elementary
school. The Amendment also has the effect of expanding the settlement area boundary to the north and
east of the existing boundary. An "Executive Summary" that summarizes the Amendment is attached to
this notice.
A KEY MAP illustrating the location of the lands subject to the Secondary Plan (Draft Official Plan
Amendment #27) is provided below.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support
of or in opposition to the proposed Amendment. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions
at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Oro-Medonte before the proposed
Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the Decision of the
County of Simcoe to the Ontario Municipal Board.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions
to the Township of Oro-Medonte before the Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the person or public body
may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless in the
opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written
request to the address below:
Township of Oro-Medonte
148 Line 7 South
P.O. Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0
Attn: J. Douglas Irwin, Clerk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Official Plan Amendment is available for inspection
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Building. The Secondary
Plan document and Land Use schedules are posted on the Township website hftp://www.oro-
medonte.ca/Government/Planninginitiatves. For further information, contact the Planning Department at
705-487-2171.
DATED at the Township of Oro-Medonte this 17`h day of February, 2009.
Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP
Director of Development Services
MAR -04 -2009 12:53 TOWNSHIP OF ORO- MEDONTE P.001 /001
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In regards to your planned amendment, we feel the addition of this many
"proposed" dwellings is not what any one who lives or works in this area wants or
needs.
Limits of settlement north & east of the existing settlement would only mean
extensive load and hardship on the existing infrastructure.
When you state the full municipal sewer and water service to be funded and
installed by landowners. Why should any of the existing property owners be
changed this fee, when our existing systems are all working properly and most are
only ten years old. This is an expense that none of the residents want or can afford
to pay unnecessarily.
Some of the older dwellings that are on wells will probably lose the natural
underground flow of water when construction starts and who will have to pay for a
new well or be hooked up to a water system.
When you state Community Park and trail system; if you limit the number of
dwellings to the original eighty five or so, we already have these for the number of
people who would be here, and at no additional cost to anyone. They are natural;
the addition of an elementary school would not be necessary, again the
infrastructure would be overrloaded with school buses and car traffic.
Your highlights as you call them mean little to the residents who live here now
and would like to remain living in a small quiet community which you seem
determined to destroy for the sake of a few more tax dollars. If you are going to
develop and re- develop this area you will destroy all environmentally sensitive
areas, it does not matter what you tell us as we are only a very small part of the
larger picture.
All you need to do is look around any town or city where they have had this
amount of growth and you will see that all environmental sensitive arm are full of
garbage and waste from people who move into these areas and do not care. You
know as well as I, this will happen.
The only way to control this is to grow in small and controlled sizes; the almighty
tax dollar should be put on hold as it is only needed because someone thinks it is
necessary.
To say I disagree with this bind of growth is putting it mildly. We moved hem to
get away from the large populated cities and all the pushing and shoving and crime
that seems to come with it
Bruce Read
50 prrocee Circle
Craighurst, On
705- 726 -7673
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File No: 51 OM-0735
March 9th 2009
148 Line 7 South
Oro, ON
LOL 2XO
Attention: Ms. Andria Leigh, MCIP, RPP
Director of Development Services
Regarding: COMMENTS TO THE PROPOSED CRAIGHURST SECONDARY PLAN
ON BEHALF OF CRAIGHURST LAND CORPORATION (NE QUADRANT)
CRAIGHURST SETTLEMENT AREA
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE, COUNTY OF SIMCOE
Dear Ms. Leigh:
On behalf of the Craighurst Land Corporation we are submitting the following
comments regarding the draft Craighurst Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines.
As you are aware, the Craighurst Land Corporation own lands in the northeast
quadrant of the Craighurst Community and has a very significant interest in the pending
planning policies that will be applied to the Craighurst Settlement Area, as well as a
strong commitment to work with and in support of the Township towards the
appropriate development of these lands.
This letter is a compilation of comments drawn from the client as represented by
Geranium Corporation, and from the following members of the client's consultant
team, in addition to Gatzios Planning + Development Consultants Inc:
- Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Consultants
- The MBTW Group (Urban Designers)
- Innovative Planning Solutions
- SCS Consulting Group Ltd (Municipal Engineers)
- Beacon Environmental
- Davies Howe Partners (law firm)
- David White, QC (law firm)
First, we would like to commend the Township for its work thus far on this Secondary
Plan, we collectively believe that your work has produced a planning document based
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On fundamentally sound planning principles that will properly direct growth in the
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YVe are hopeful that the following suggestions ondCO0mentsthOtwe provide for your
consideration are helpful and assist you and your team tV finalize the Secondary Plan.
|n Part |- Introduction h} Official Plan Amendment 27' there are a series Dfcalculations
that are provided in order to identify how much land is needed in the expansion area
to accommodate growth. The assumption is that 700 new units and approximately 220
new jobs will be provided, at a density of 32 persons and jobs per h8C|O[8' O figure
provided by the County DfSinlCOe. We understand that based OD this density, On
additional 24 ha is Oe8ded, plus an additional 6 ha for infrastructure for O fOtO| of 30 ha.
Our suggestion to you is regarding the 6 ha of land estimated for infrastructure needs,
and that if possible this figure should remain flexible 3O as to not require an amendment
to the plan inorder to accommodate a final land area 0f something somewhat more
or less. As the Environmental Assessment proceeds through phases and 4and the
ultimate land area for infrastructure is finalized, the exact land area for expansion can
be finalized, we suggest without the need fO process an amendment to this Plan.
The next step iDthe Secondary Plan calculations i5 determining the number Of units tO
be located within the existing vacant settlement area lands, and the number of units
within the expansion lands. An assumption is made that all Of the potential future
employment will be located On the expansion lands and none within the existing
voCOn1 settlement area lands. In our view, this OSSVrnptiOO Skevv3 the distribution Of the
7OO units, with 45O units being located within the existing vacant settlement area lands
and 3O0 units for the expansion area. |n addition tO this assumption, the allocation Of
700 units into 45O and 300 does not work arithmetically. A portion of the units, jobs and
infrastructure may be more properly allocated to each area on the basis of the
proposed land use schedule A3. resulting in O more distributed pattern of residential,
and employment opportunities. This may be especially true given that the existing core
Of the community C0u|[] be considered a more appropriate |(}Ca|iOD for certain jobs
and land uses, in CDn0pOhson to the expansion lands which are further removed from
the community core.
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Comments on Servicing
Section Cl88' which speaks fO the servicing, COUb1 more accurately berevised to the
following text to ensure the most up to date stormwater management practices:
"SfOrnlvvateYMOna(JeD1enf systems within the Craighurst Secondary Plan should
be designed and constructed in OCCOrdanC8 with the Ministry Of the
Environment's Stormwater Management Planning and Design Manual, 2003. "
The above statement incorporates points a\ through e\ currently in the dK]O' but also
includes additional items. The revised statement will provide more protection to the
municipality when future development is prOpDsed, by elaborating DO the current
policies in the draft Secondary Plan.
Section C18.4` b]Od Use Plan speaks h} the various designations contained within the
Secondary Plan and pn]v\d85 policies and direction with [8gO[d5 to permissions within
each designation. Within the Living Area designation, reference should be made fOthe
a||OvvOnCe of municipal infrastructure, including wastewater treatment plants, tile fields
and water wells. Without this provision, it is unclear which designation these uses are
permitted within, or if indeed amendments to the Secondary Plan would be required to
permit their construction. Mention Of these elements is necessary since they will form O
key component Of any future development. Including them within the Living Area
designation allows for the most flexibility moving fOmvOrd' Os the Township has control
Over their location and relationship to other land Uses via the plan of subdivision
Comments on Environmental Policies
We support the Town's direction with regards to determining a minimum distance buffer
from the EPl lands through an EnvkDDnOenh]| Impact Statement (EIS). However, we
could find no similar policy governing the determination of the limit of development to
the EPllands.
YYe believe that refinement Of the EPl lands through further studies, including UODd|ine
mapping and EIS work, i3 essential for the Township and for the |Ond0wD8O as plans Of
subdivision are prepared and reviewed. In order fO require the appropriate level Of
study and investigations, and in Order to ensure that |andOvvDeO are Ovva[e of these
requirements at the Secondary Plan policy level, we suggest that the Township consider
including a statement in this section which requires this work Os a condition Of draft plan
approval Or alternatively as part Of any site plan application for the development Of
adjacent lands.
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Additionally, the Secondary Plan states the following:
"Lands that are currently within the Oro Moraine Enhancement area designation
will be designated Environmental Protection One bythis Amendment and will be
protected from development although a north-south road crossing will be
We believe that the acknowledgment {fO potential north-south crossing is necessary
here, and also that i|should be shown schematically on Schedule A3'with O note
indicating location tObedetermined.
In addition, we suggest that this policy be expanded to identify the potential need and
QUOvvOOce for other infrastructure such as storm outfalls, SWM ponds, tile beds or other
infrastructure fO cross the EPl lands, subject tO the satisfactory preparation Ofan EIS and
appropriate Township and agency approvals, Osrequired.
Comments on the Road Network
38CMOn 18.7.8.1 (c[ identifies specific right-of-way widths for County RDad5, Collector
Roads and LOCO| Roads and then later goes On tO identify iOSection 18.7.3.1 (f) that
alternative development standards for roads should be encouraged. We urge the
Township to consider inserting flexibility into the Secondary Plan 3O that alternative
development standards can be considered without the need to amend the Secondary
Plan. AS you are aware, a series of alternatives 1O the traditional development
standards have been considered and are being implemented across the province,
including reduced hght}ohwOy.O|fernOhve pavement and boulevard Om]ngem8Db'
reduced yard SefbOCk3 where appropriate, etc. The approach being promoted
CnaOf85 more intimate and efficient neighbourhoods and reduces infrastructure costs
for both the landowner and the Township in the long run.
VVe would also suggest for your consideration the following potential language for
'The f-wov width for any public road may allow for the placement Oftravel
k]nes, turning lanes, utilities, infrastructure, sidewalks, paths, bicycle lanes, medians,
streetJCapi1g' and landscaped boulevards where appropriote. Reductions in the
right-of-way width for public streets may be considered at the development
{JpprOv(]b 3hJAe for new development subject to the k]nd0vvOer providing
evidence that the proposed reduced righ/-Of-vvaywidth can OCCOnnOlOdOfe any
Of the above noted elements (e.{). sidewalks, infrastructure, /OndsC{/p/OA' otV/he3'
etC.) that may be required. "
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The above noted Section (C) refers |oSchedule A3 with regards k}hghtOf-vvOywidth
and location Of future Collector Roads. Schedule A3 does not provide the location {f
any potential roads OD the vacant |OndS, nor the crossing previously referenced.
YVO[d\ng could be considered that states the addition and alignment of fU|Un3 K}UdS
into Schedule A3 will not require an amendment to this Plan. The Township maintains
the approval Of the |oCahQn' alignment and width Of roads through the plan Of
subdivision process, without requiring an amendment of the Secondary Plan.
Lastly, we suggest that public laneways should be identified and included in the road
classifications since, if approved in O plan of subdivision, they provide a desirable street
edge along the county and collector roads, as well OS potential for homes tD front onto
public parks. The lanes can vary iD width from 7.5m to 8.5m depending On |OCahDn'
subject fOalternative design standards h]be determined by the Township.
Comments mnPolicies for Cost Sharing _Agreements
The fOUOvvng are Our suggested changes for your COD6iderQhOn' in order to ensure
ultimate Township control over the development process:
Section C 18.1 0(c) - consider replacing the phrase "prior to draft approval of any plan of
subdivision" to "prior to final development approval including a draft plan of subdivision,
Sev5roOCe' site plan, building permit Orany other development approval that allows
land within the JeCOnc/O[y Plan to be developed for purpose or intensity other than its
former development Sh]fe." This Change ensures that all development is captured by
the cost-sharing provisions Of the Secondary Plan and ensures the Township's C0nfrD| of
final Opp[OvO|5 for all proposed development,
SecfiOnCl8.lO(d) - add to the end Of the sentence "and become parties to the Cost
Sharing Agreement."
S8ChOn 18.10/e\ Odd to the end Of the sentence '\zs provided for in the Cos/ Sharing
Agreement which all developing landowners will berequired to participate /n."
Section Cl8.2.3](c) dealing with Strategic Objectives makes reference to "support the
equitable distribution Of new devek]pn0ent'. Based upon our collective experience, itb
our suggestion that the phasing of new development should properly relate to the
provision Of infrastructure and community facilities rather than the notion Of eqUik3t}|e
distribution.
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Section C18.7.3 /d\ states that approximately 5O% Of each phase shall be COrno|Ohed
prior to Draft Approval Vf any subsequent Plan of Subdivision. From an Opp|iCOhOn
processing and timing perspective, and due |D the relatively small number of total units
to be built in Craighurst, it may make more sense to restrict registration of a phase or a
Plan of 5Ubdk/i5iOo' rather than restrict the issuance Of OveK]U draft plan approval.
Alternatively, this subsection (d) could be de|efBd, with points sub /i\ through sub (iii)
remaining and guiding development. This would allow applications to proceed
through the majority Of the planning process, while maintaining the phasing policies,
which the Township will use to control the rate of growth.
In addition to the above, we suggest that the Phasing P|OD should have some direct
relation to the Environmental Assessment (EA) process that is underway. The
recommendations that will result from the EA process will have n direct impact on the
staging and phasing of any future development within the Secondary Plan area due to
the requirement for new infrastructure. The potential for OD expanded water SySten0,
new sewage treatment plant and additional collector roads could impact growth
considerations and therefore we believe that the U|hnOa|e phasing plan should
incorporate the recommendations of the EA process. Perhaps the Township could
consider that a phasing plan must be submitted and approved prior to the approval of
draft plans Ofsubdivision.
Under the General Phasing Section C18.9.2 (a), the policy currently states, "contributes
to the protection and enhancement of na1Un]| heritage features and 8CO|OgiCO|
functions". We suggest that this policy could more appropriately reflect the language
found in the Provincial Policy Statement, so that the policy would read "contributes to
the prOf9ChOn and, =here possible, enhancement Of natural heritage f8OfoneS and
eCO/Og/Co/ functions". FUrfhe/nlO/e' only EPl lands should be encouraged to be in
public ownership. In 0OOy CUS8S natural features are found as part Of development
projects, but on lands outside of the EPI designation. These lands should be allowed |O
remain in private ownership.
The need for amendments tOthe Development Phasing Plan may occur over time, Qsb
evidenced by the provisions of Section C18.9.3. Currently, amendments to these
policies would require an amendment to the Secondary Plan. We believe that the
Secondary Plan should be flexible iD dealing with revisions hDthe Development Phasing
Plan so that they can occur with Township approval but without triggering the need for
On amendment fO the Secondary Plan.
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Section Cl8.3.3- Community Use Area, the designation aUOvvSSohDDb.pOrks/pOt
and p|OCeS of worship. Given that these uses should be dQSe|y integrated with the
o36OCiafed and adjacent residential uses, we suggest that the boundaries Of this
designation should be flexible SD that the schools, parks and places [f worship can be
properly fit into and adjacent to the associated residential U5es, rather than perhaps a
more arbitrary limit between the two.
Section C 18.4.1.3 - Housing Mix, Density and Number of New Dwellings Permitted is too
3p8CiUC' we believe. U would be beneficial if the policies were a little broader and
provided more flexibility to both the landowners and the Township in reviewing and
implementing plans of subdivision. The current policy also prescribes nliOirnUm density
for new development Of32 persons and jobs per hectare. This iStO be Ca|Cu|O|ed by
netting out environmental lands and lands required for sewage treatment and disposal
facilities. This is contradictory to the way the numbers were calculated in Part | -
Introduction to Official P|OD Amendment 27' where 6 ha for infrastructure was included,
not excluded. YVe suggest that these calculations should include the lands included for
infrastructure, as per the direction provided in the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe.
Also, Section Cl8,4.l.} (d) makes reference h}OD equitable distribution Of density and
housing types. The policy does not fully recognize, in our opinion, that certain areas of
the Settlement and Expansion Area may be more suitable for higher densities than
others. Flexibility in the policy so that it may be implemented On O wider basis, rather
than o rigid predetermined distribution could be provided in order to allow for o natural
dispersal Of density based on sound community design principles.
YVe suggest that Section Cl8.4.l9- Townhouses, Multiples & Low Rise Apartments, be
separating into O section for Townhouses and O s8ChOn for k«U|hp|es & Low Rise
Apartments. This 3Cpan]hOn would OU0w for TOvvDhOu5e specific provisions t0 be
created, including flexibility in height and location SO that they can be more fully
integrated with lower density singles and semis. We suggest that the |UCahOn Of
fOwDhOU38 units should not have the some USSthChOnS as h4V|hp|es and LOvv Rise
Apartments, as they should be permitted on local roads and |Oneways as well as
oOUHCtOr and county [0]d5. /\|sD, with regards to height, townhouses should be
permitted and in some cases encouraged ot less than three storeys.
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The following comments address suggestions and concerns not found in the above
headings:
• Section C18.2.4.1 (a) - we suggest that the wording 'either before or at the same
time as new development' be deleted. Soft services often come after
development occurs since the DC's that fund them are collected at the time of
development. The delivery of the specific service may occur after the development
is completed or underway.
• Section C18.4.2.3 - Small scale Inns being relegated to the second floor of retail may
not be in keeping with the idea of creating a vibrant core. Having an Inn form a
part of the core would provide variety and vitality in the core. Instead Inns should
not have limitations, whereas residential uses in the core area should be limited to
second (third) storeys.
• Section C18.4.2.4 - Max height of 3 storeys needs to be accompanied by a
minimum height to ensure that a consistent facade is maintained. A prescribed
minimum height of 2 storeys would help to ensure this.
• Section C18.4.3.4 (a) - Public Schools are to be located on sites reserved as part of
the planning process, however, there should be a reference to a timeline for the
release of these sites for alternative uses as outlined in Section C18.4.3.3 (c).
• Section C18.5.9 (c) - should only apply where Urban Design Guidelines were not
prepared as per Section C 18.5.8 (c) .
• Section C18.6.1 (a), (b), (c) - these policies are too prescriptive and either could be
revised to read more generally or deleted altogether. If the wording is revised, the
words 'as much as possible' should be added after `protect and maintain character
defining elements' in subsection (b), to provide flexibility in the maintenance of
these features.
• Section C18.6.2.1 - the words 'where possible' could be added to the first
paragraph of the noted section, in between 'Additionally' and 'Township'. This
modification will provide for flexibility in future designation of Heritage buildings.
• Section C18.11 (a)(ii) - lot creation is prevented until an area specific phasing plan is
completed, yet the phasing section only requires an area specific plan for larger
proposals. Therefore the words "where required" should be added at the end of the
sentence.
• Section C18.12 - The words "or conflict" could be added after "departure".
• Schedule A3 - The schedule could update the label from Environmental Protection
Zone to Environmental Protection One, and we would suggest the inclusion of
collector roads and/or road crossings.
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We thank you very much for taking the time to review our comments, and sincerely
hope that they are taken in the supportive and helpful manner in which they were
meant. Should you require clarification Or elaboration oO any Ofthe above points we
would be pleased to attend O [neehDQ at the Township to discuss them further with you.
We are hopeful that these CDnnnlen13 will be taken into consideration during the
finalization and Council consideration Of the Secondary Plan, and On behalf Of
CrOighurst Land Coq}OnahOn and the |eo0 Of CDn%V|h]nb' we congratulate staff on the
work completed thus far and we look forward to working with you on implementing the
vision for growth in the Craighurst community.
Sincerely,
GOfziD% Planning + Development Consultants Inc.
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Copy to: Mr. Nick k4c[}OnOkJ' Meridian Planning
Mr. Floyd 8hntOn& Ms. Barb 3inh]O
Ms.ShOuna [)udding'CKzighUr3fLand Corporation (C/O Geranium Corp)
M[ Paul LOvve3. Sorensen Gravely LOvveS Planning Consultants
Mr. Steve YVim08['The M8TYYGroup
Mr. Steve Schaefer, 5C3 Consulting Group Ltd
Mr. Don Fraser, Beacon Environmental
Mr. John A|Oh' Ms. Susan Rosenthal, Davies Howe Partners
Mr. [}Ovid White, QC
Mr. Darren Vella, Innovative Planning Solutions
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Public Meeting
Craighurst Secondary Plan
Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 27
Township of Oro- Medonte
March 9, 2009
Craighurst Secondary Plan (Draft
OPA #27)
Demographics of Oro- Medonte
Planning for the future with regards to "complete communities"
-Official Plan establishes a vision for future land use structure in the Township.
Official Plan is intended to serve as the basis for managing change for twenty year
planning period.
-Population growth increase based on the provincial allocation and identified in both the
Township and County Official Plans since 1997 is approximately 8000 for the next 20
years to 28,100
-Official Plan strives to maintain the rural and `natural' character of the Township, by
clearly identifying development nodes and the separation or natural areas between
them.
-Majority of growth is directed through Official Plan to Craighurst, Horseshoe Valley,
Sugar Bush, Buffalo Springs, Hawkestone, and Warminster.
Demographics of Oro- Medonte
-The Township's Population is considerably older than the County and Provincial
Average age
Most residents travel outside the Township to work and most drive their own vehicle to
work
There is an above average in- migration of middle aged adults & young seniors
and an above average out - migration of 18 -28 year olds.
-Empty nester residents will increase by 34%
65+ age group projected to increase by 224%
Ages from 66 -85 years will represent 27% of the population
u(Source: Progress Report - Strategic Facility Plan for Recreation, Arts, and Culture Feb 2009)
Demographics of Oro- Medonte
Currently
•Oro- Medonte has the highest average cost of housing of any
community in Simcoe County making housing not affordable for the
majority of young families (rationale for current out migration of 18-
True empty nester or seniors housin is in short supply limiting
downsizing options with the Township resulting in many at this
stage in life having to leave their community.
,Facilities such as retirement homes and nursing homes are not
available within the Township requiring the elderly in need of support
services to leave their community.
Demographics of Oro- Medonte
-The current trend of the School Board especially as enrolment declines is to
consolidate schools by closing those that exist and centralizing by building
new schools. The requirements for new schools include communal septic and
water services. A site that would meet these requirements does not currently
exist in Oro - Medonte.
-Without advanced planning the option for children to continue attending
school within the township would not be available should the trend continue.
The result could be that school aged children will be bused to other
municipalities to attend school.
Demographics of Oro- Medonte
Land Use and Population Targets for Craighurst
-in order to be able to provide a potential school site on communal services and
support for the identified aging population, there is a "critical mass" of population
required to ay for the infrastructure and move towards a "complete community ". The
700 units identified for Craighurst are projected to make infrastructure investment
possible and to satisfy the population projections identified in the Official Plan.
-The environmental features within the Secondary Plan enable a significant amount of
undeveloped space to separate housing units and retain important environmental
features.
-The retained environmental features provide opportunities for passive recreation with
potential linkages to Copeland Forest, Ganaraska Trail, and the Horseshoe Valley areas.
Basis for Secondary Plan
• Lands subject to Amendment have a total area of approximately 113 hectares -77
hectares within current Settlement Area designation
• Settlement area is centered on intersection of County Road 22 and 93, bounded by
Highway 400 and CP Railway to the west, to the south and north by agricultural
uses. And to the east by wooded lands within the Oro Moraine Planning Area
• 1997- First Official Plan for Oro - Medonte approved and replaced the five Official
Plans that applied to the municipalities amalgamated into Oro- Medonte on January
1. 1994
• Official Plan process provided Township with opportunity to review growth and
settlement issues on comprehensive basis across entire municipality
• Official Plan encouraged development in the future to take place in settlement
areas, and both Craighurst and Hawkestone were identified as areas in which long-
term nlannina to accommodate orowth should be carried out.
Basis for Secondary Plan
• 1997 Official Plan indicated that the permanent population of the Township would
increase by 8- 10,000 people by 2016, based on the analysis of supply of land
available for development it was determined that there was a need to plan for
additional development in settlement areas to implement the population
projections since the provincial policy requires municipalities to plan for up to 20
years growth, it is for this reason that Secondary Plans for both Craighurst and
Hawkestone were initiated in 1999.
• Hawkestone Secondary Plan to date has not proceeded awaiting completion of
IGAP, Hawkestone Sub - watershed Plan, and the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.
• Secondary Plan process initiated in 1999 provided the first opportunity for
comprehensive planning for the entire community of Craighurst with all lands after
amalgamation being contained within one municipality.
Basis for Secondary Plan
Craighurst was selected as suitable for future growth for the following reasons:
centered on intersection of two major County Roads which can accommodate the
identified traffic, located adjacent to full interchange with Highway 400, located at
gateway to large recreational and residential area centered on Horseshoe Resort
and Sugarbush, strong history as a crossroads community, located on flanks of the
Oro Moraine with soils conditions to permit a range of options for sewage disposal,
high potential for provision of adequate supply of potable water.
Craighurst Secondary Plan process was delayed on several occasions for the
completion of the Intergovernmental Action Plan (IGAP), the Oro Moraine planning
amendment (OPA #16), and the Official Plan Review from 2001 -2006.
Official Plan review resulted in preparation of Official Plan Amendment No.
which reaffirmed the Township's growth and settlement policy framework,
Craighurst was to be planned for additional development preferably on full
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Basis for Secondary Plan
• Original work program initiated in 1999, identified a study area extending beyond
the current boundaries of the settlement area
• In 2001 the study area boundary was reduced significantly in the northeast and
southeast quadrants through a review of the study area by the Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority
• Additional technical work on the servicing, stormwater, and transportation
components of the Secondary Plan was then initiated and completed with reports
being prepared in 2004 and 2007/2008
Basis for Secondary Plan
• At the suggestion of the Ministry of the Environment, it was determined that the
Environmental Assessment process should be integrated with the Planning Act
process, product of this work establishes that full services are required within the
settlement area and this Amendment establishes the principle of developing full
services in the settlement area for new development.
• April 2008 report TSH (now AECOM) was prepared under Environmental
Assessment process and identifies a number of alternatives with respect to the
provision of sewer, water, and stormwater management facilities and services, and
concludes that there are a number of viable options with respect to servicing in
Craighurst.
Basis for Secondary Plan
• In 2001/2002 determine that up to 700 dwelling units could be developed with
frontages between 12 to 18 metres, plus a school and community park based on the
study area boundary
• 2005 Provincial Policy Statement and 2006 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe combined now require that densities be higher in settlement areas where full
municipal services exist or will be provided
• Pattern of development suggested in 2001 /2002 is no longer appropriate or sustainable
• Growth Plan requires minimum density for new development in Greenfield Areas to be 50
persons and jobs per hectare however an alternative minimum density can be
established in the "outer ring' which includes the County of Simcoe.
• On this basis the 2008 County of Simcoe Official Plan Review identified a minimum
density of 32 persons and jobs per hectare for the majority of settlement areas,
Craighurst Secondary Plan implements the County's Official Plan minimum density
reauirement.
Planning Context for Secondary Plan
Background Studies
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, Background Study -Niblett Environmental
•Craighurst Development Options - Planning Partnership, May 2001
XCrai �iaiestlnc��arc�2��- Master Servicing Report, Trow Engineering
-Environmental Study Report -TSH Associates, April 2008
-Various Planning Reports - Meridian Planning
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Development Options -Dec 08
Three options were presented at the December 3, 2008 open house
Options A -C identified density of 32 persons and jobs per hectare, in accordance with
County's adopted Official Plan, but identified varying locations for the school, senior's
facility, and recreation lands
As discussed at Open House, additional growth options contained in existing designated
settlement boundaries were prepared and posted to the Township website (Options 131-
134), these options identified a density range from 43 -51.8 person and jobs per hectare,
based on identified 700 unit maximum, based on public input these options were
discounted as the density was not considered appropriate
■ Preferred option based on input received through various sources including public and
working group, design provide for development of a "complete community" as defined
under Provincial Growth Plan providing for a mix of jobs, local services, full range of
housing, and community infrastructure, schools, recreation, and open space for residents
Purpose of Secondary Plan
The purpose of the Secondary Plan is to
• Set out the goals and objectives of the Township for
new development in the community;
• Establish the policy basis and the Township's
expectations with respect to development form and
location; and
Establish future study requirements to support new
development in the community.
Effect of Secondary Plan
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Proposed Land Use Policies
• Establishes three new land use designations: Living Area, Core Area,
and Community Use Area
• Secondary Plan also identifies lands which are environmentally
significant within the Environmental Protection One designation and
prohibits development
• Schedule A3 -Land Use Schedule
Community Direction &Strategic Objectives
• Encourage the provision and maintenance of appropriate mix of residential,
commercial and institutional uses
• Facilitate safe movement of people and goods, enhance travel to, from, and
within the community
• Encourage cost effective and timely municipal community infrastructure
development
■ Encourage well time service delivery
■ Promote and facilitate active and healthy lifestyles and life long learning
• Protect and enhance natural features
• Ensure infrastructure meets needs of present and future residents in
efficient, environmental sensitive, cost effective and timely manner
Living Area Designation
• Living Area designation permits a wide range of housing forms
■ Policies:
• Provide for maximum of 700 dwelling units with 525 (max.) permitted to be single
detached dwellings
• Require new dwelling units to be equitably distributed throughout the settlement
area based on density & available lands
• Encourage the development of alternative forms of housing for range of social and
economic income and ages
• Establish a comprehensive set of design guidelines to foster an urban environment
that is safe, functional, and attractive
• Provide for enhancement of character and identify of existing residential area
• Permitted uses include: single and semi - detached dwellings, townhouse, multiple
and low rise (max 3 storey) apartment dwellings, accessory apartments and bed anj
breakfast establishments in single detached dwellings, home occupations, garden
suites, private home daycare, and special needs housing
• New development will be subject to future planning application processes and further
nuhlir inniit
Core Area Designation
■ Core Area designation applies to the historical "Four Corners" and adjacent lands and permits a
range of commercial, residential, and employment uses
• Policies:
• Encourage commercial development to provide range of goods and services for needs of Township
and area residents, and travelling public
• Encourage and promote development that combines commercial, residential, and other land uses
to facilitate more efficient use of land and promote a pedestrian friendly environment
• Require a high standard of urban design for development (re- development) with preparation of
design and streetscape guidelines to support new development
• Ensure new development is compatible with adjacent development
• Permitted uses include: retail and service commercial, medical, dental, and professional offices,
hotels, day nurseries, private and commercial schools, institutional uses, private recreational uses,
restaurants, residential uses, long term care facilities
• Horseshoe Valley Road to function as "main street" with focus of development and investment
being the "Four Corners ", maximum building height to be 3 storeys
• Comprehensive parking management plan to be completed to identify options and potential for
shared parking locations
Community Use Area Designation
■ Community Use designation permits a community park and school to be centrally
located within the community
■ Policies require:
• Full range of community uses to be available to meet needs of area residents
• Community uses intended to locate to enhance the natural features and to be
accessible to all residents
• Permit: Public parks and trails, schools, public recreational facilities, places of
worship
■
School is intended to be focal point of surrounding neighbourhood and to
provide opportunities for connection with the public recreation facilities
Township currently preparing Strategic Facility Plan for Recreation which will
provide future direction for specific needs of identified community use lands
General Policies
■ New policies for urban design, cultural heritage resources, tranportation -
roads ,trails, parking, servicing, phasing and timing of development to be
reviewed and provide basis for consideration of all planning applications in the
community
■ Preparation of Urban design guidelines for the Core Area to provide the basis
for development or re- development
■ Preparation of Comprehensive urban design guidelines for any residential
development and architectural control to be utilized to implement these
guidelines
■ Intent of these guidelines is to encourage design that is complementary with
existing development, Township's cultural and natural heritage features
General Policies
■ Establish basis to create a system of paths and trails throughout the
community and investigate opportunities for future connections to the
Copeland Forest and Ganaraska Trail
• Requires proponents of development to be responsible for upgrading and
establishment of new infrastructure
• Encourages the dedication of all environmentally sensitive lands to the
Municipality for long term protection and new development to be
appropriately buffered from environmental areas, as appropriate
Next Steps
Next Steps
➢ Public Submissions to be submitted to Township by March 20, 2009
➢ Preparation of Staff Report to Council - all public comments to be assessed
and a report prepared for Council's consideration with potential
amendments being identified to the draft OPA #27
➢ Council decision regarding Craighurst Secondary Plan -OPA No. 27 in April
2009
➢ Post Adoption process -if Council adopts the Craighurst Secondary Plan,
the OPA document will be provided to the County of Simcoe for circulation
and consideration. The Planning Act provides the County with 180 days to
give Notice of a Decision with the required 20 day appeal period.
➢ New development will be required to submit requirements identified by
Secondary Plan and application will be subject to further public input
process as identified under the Planning Act.
Questions
■ Conclusion of Staff Presentation
■ Open to Public for Questions and Comments