11 13 2019 Council Agenda
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Council Meeting Agenda
Council Chambers
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
9:00 a.m. - Closed Session
10:00 a.m. - Open Session
The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working
environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the
organization and for those individuals visiting our organization.
The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe,
welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff.
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1. Call to Order - Moment of Reflection:
2. Adoption of Agenda:
8 - 9a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
\[Addenda\]
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
4. Closed Session Items:
a) Motion to go In Closed Session.
b) Motion to Rise and Report.
c) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Solicitor-client privilege (Development Charge By-Law
No. 2019-100).
d) Donna Hewitt, Director, Corporate Services re: Acquisition/disposition of land
(Portion of 1 Georgian Drive).
5. Minutes of Council and Committees:
10 - 20 a) Minutes of Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
21- 23 b) Minutes of Human Resources Committee meeting held on Wednesday,
November 6, 2019.
24 - 30 c) Minutes of Special Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
6. Recognition of Achievements:
None.
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7. Public Meetings:
None.
8. Deputations:
None.
9. Presentations:
31 - 93 a) 2020 Draft Budget Presentations:
1. Mike Walters, CAO; Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
2. Doug Hevenor, CAO, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.
3. Julie Cayley, Executive Director, Severn Sound Environmental
Association.
4. Kris Puhvel, Executive Director, Ontario's Lake Country.
5. Greg Groen, President, Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce.
10. Identification From the Public of an Agenda Item of Interest:
Provides an opportunity for members of the public to identify an agenda item
which the public member may request be brought forward and considered
earlier in the meeting.
11. Open Forum:
The Open Forum provides an opportunity for the public to provide verbal
comments to Council, in Open Session, on matters scheduled on the current
agenda, and shall be conducted as follows:
Open Forum shall last no longer than 20 minutes;
Each speaker shall be required to identify the agenda item they are
speaking to and provide their name and address, which may become
part of the public record;
A speaker shall be limited to 2 minutes per agenda item;
No response shall be provided to any question posed during Open
Forum;
No discussion, debate or decisions will occur during Open Forum;
Each speaker is permitted to speak only once per agenda item;
A speaker may provide comment on one agenda item and then shall
step aside to enable another to provide comment on an agenda item;
No speaker shall speak to a second agenda item until other
individuals have had an opportunity to speak once;
Speakers providing comment on the same agenda item, shall be
requested to limit their comments so as to provide additional
information and not repeat the same information provided by a
previous speaker;
Comments made during Open Forum will not form part of the minutes
of the meeting;
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The following matters will not be permitted during Open Forum:
o Comments/complaints against Members of Council or
Township staff;
o Matters beyond the jurisdiction of Council or the Township;
o Closed Session agenda items, including current or pending
litigation, or Insurance claims and/or pending claims by or
against the Township;
o Comments with respect to Minutes of Council and Committees;
o Comments that are contrary to the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
o Comments with respect to any applications which have
proceeded through a Public Meeting in accordance with the
Planning Act, with the exception of comment related to a
recommendation contained within the Staff Report.
The Chair may conclude Open Forum prior to the 20 minute maximum
time limit, for non-compliance with the Open Forum parameters,
Conduct of Members of the Public, or any other reason.
12. Reports of Municipal Officers:
94 - 181 a) DS2019-127, Todd Weatherell, Intermediate Planner re: Official Plan
Amendment Application 2019-OPA-01 and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application 2019-ZBA-14 by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of John
Greenwood and Ashley Gardiner 3750 Line 10 North.
182 - 188 b) OCS2019-31, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services
re: Interim Private Road Maintenance Agreements.
189 - 192 c) DS2019-139, Dave Saunders, Manager, Development Engineering re:
Maintenance and Acceptance (Underground Services), Owen Estates
Subdivision, Registered Plan 51M-1094 South Shore Isabella Estates Inc.
\[Refer to Item 17c)\].
193 - 196 d) DS2019-140, Dave Saunders, Manager, Development Engineering re:
Certificate of Substantial Completion and Maintenance (Aboveground
Services), Owen Estates Subdivision, Registered Plan 51M-1094 South
Shore Isabella Estates Inc. \[Refer to Item 17d)\].
197 - 200 e) DS2019-141, Dave Saunders, Manager, Development Engineering re:
Certificate of Substantial Completion and Maintenance (Aboveground
Services), Meadow Acres Subdivision, Phase 1 - Stage 1 Registered Plan
51M-1086 2189952 Ontario Limited \[Refer to Item 17a)\].
201 - 204 f) DS2019-142, Dave Saunders, Manager, Development Engineering re:
Certificate of Substantial Completion and Maintenance (Underground
Services), Meadow Acres Subdivision, Phase 1 - Stage 2 Registered Plan
51M-1086 2189952 Ontario Limited \[Refer to Item 17b)\].
205 - 210 g) DS2019-143, Andria Leigh, Director, Development Services re: Outdoor
Wood Furnaces.
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211 - 224 h) FI2019-22, Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer re: Financial
Executive Summary Report Q3 2019.
225 - 227 i) FI2019-23, Mark DesLauriers, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer re: 2020
Budget Schedule Update.
228 j) Robin Dunn, CAO re: Motion No. 190109-30, re: Appointment as Chair to the
Human Resources Committee.
13. Reports of Members of Council:
a) Updates from Council Representatives County of Simcoe and Township
Partners and Agencies.
representatives at the
Agencies.
229 b) Deputy Mayor Jermey re: Save Stations.
14. Consent Agenda:
230 - 231 a) Announcements of Interest to the Public:
1. Moonstone Santa Claus Parade and Christmas in the Park, Sunday,
December 8, 2019, 1:00 p.m. Ramey Park, 5464 Line 8 North (behind
Agnes Street in Moonstone).
2. Warminster Santa Claus Parade, December 15, 2019, 2:00 p.m.
232 - 241 b) Correspondence from Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) re:
2019 Third Quarter (July-September) Report/Update.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
242 - 257 c) Correspondence dated October, 2019 from Severn Sound Environmental
Association (SSEA) re: 2019 Accomplishments.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
258 - 259 d) Correspondence received October 1, 2019 from Oro-Medonte Chamber of
Commerce re: 2019 Accomplishments.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
260 - 265 e) Minutes of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on
September 27, 2019.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
266 - 267 f) Highlights of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting held on
Friday, October 25, 2019.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
268 - 270 g) Correspondence dated October, 2019 from Co-Chairs of the Simcoe
Muskoka Opioid Strategy (SMOS) Steering Committee re: Opportunities for
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Municipal Action on the Opioid Crisis.
Staff Recommendation: Received for Information Only.
271 - 272 h) Correspondence dated October 25, 2019 from Simcoe Muskoka District
Health Unit (SMDHU) re: Vapour Products in Convenience Stores and Gas
Stations effective January 1, 2020.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
273 - 274 i) Correspondence from Simcoe County District School Board and Simcoe
Muskoka Catholic District School Board re: Notice of Passing of an
Amending Education Development Charges By-Law By Simcoe County
District School Board and Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
275 - 279 j) Correspondence dated October 15, 2019 from Town of Penetanguishene re:
Seeking Support - Penetanguishene as a Primary Location for Francophone
University.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
280 - 284 k) Correspondence dated October 18, 2019 from Township of Puslinch re: 2019
Provincial Policy Statement Review.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
285 - 287 l) Correspondence dated October 29, 2019 from Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry re: Environmental Registry Notice (019-0732) by the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry Regarding Proposals to Amend Three
Statutes and a New Regulation.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
288 m) Correspondence dated October 31, 2019 from LCBO Convenience Outlet
Team re: Expansion of the LCBO Convenience Outlets Program Update.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
289 - 291 n) Correspondence from the Township of Springwater:
1. Open House, Official Plan Review, November 14, 2019, 7:00p.m.-
9:00p.m., Springwater Administration Centre.
2. Notice of a Public Meeting, Official Plan Review, December 5, 2019,
6:30p.m. Review of Display Boards; 7:00p.m. Council Meeting.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
292 - 293 o) Correspondence dated November 5, 2019 from Carmel Pharms, Carmel
Pharms Corp re: 837 Line 7 South.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
294 - 295 p) Correspondence dated October 21, 2019 from Township of Springwater re:
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Levy.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and Support.
296 - 297 q) Correspondence dated October 21, 2019 from Township of Springwater re:
Conservation Authority Levies.
Staff Recommendation: Receive and Support.
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298 r) Correspondence dated November 5, 2019 from Township of Stirling-Rawdon
re: Municipal Liability and Insurance Costs.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
299 s) Correspondence dated November 7, 2019 to County of Simcoe from
Township of Severn re: Short Term Rental Accommodations (Airbnb).
Staff Recommendation: Receive and Support.
300 - 301 t) Correspondence dated November 7, 2019 from Township of Ramara re:
Conservation Authority Exit Clause.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
302 - 313 u) Correspondence dated November 7, 2019 from the Local Planning Appeal
Tribunal (LPAT) re: File No. PL170878 and PL091167, Burl's Creek Event
Grounds Inc. Et Al, 2015-OPA-02.
Staff Recommendation: Receive for Information Only.
15. Communications/Petitions:
None.
16. Notice of Motions:
None.
17. By-Laws:
314 a) 2019-108: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of
Substantial Completion and Maintenance (Aboveground Services) for
Meadow Acres Phase 1 / Stage 1, Registered Plan 51M-1086.
315 b) 2019-109: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of
Substantial Completion and Maintenance (Underground Services) for
Meadow Acres, Phase 1 / Stage 2, Registered Plan 51M-1086.
316 c) 2019-110: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of
Maintenance and Acceptance (Underground Services) for Owen Estates,
Registered Plan 51M-1094.
317 d) 2019-111: Being a By-Law to Authorize the Issuance of the Certificate of
Substantial Completion and Maintenance (Aboveground Services) for Owen
Estates, Registered Plan 51M-1094.
318 - 320 e) 2019-112: A By-law to authorize the Sale of Surplus Land Part West Half Lot
11, Con 5 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe, Being PIN
585410059 (LT) - (1167 Old Barrie Road Edgar Community Hall).
321 - 322 f) 2019-113: A By-Law to Amend By-Law, 2018--law of The
Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte to Provide for the Imposition of
and Charges By-law).
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18. Closed Session Items (Unfinished Items):
19. Confirmation By-Law:
323 a) 2019-107: Being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting
held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
20. Questions from the Public Clarifying an Agenda Item:
Questions from the Public Clarifying an Agenda Item provides an opportunity
for the members of the public to seek clarification with respect to the decision
which was made on an agenda item, the meaning of the decision and the
next steps as a result of the decision.
Questions from the Public Clarifying an Agenda Item shall last no
longer than 10 minutes;
Responses provided to questions posed during Questions from the
Public Clarifying an Agenda Item shall be included within the 10
minute maximum time limit;
Each speaker shall be required to identify the agenda item they are
seeking clarification on and provide their name and address, which
may become part of the public record;
A speaker shall be limited to 1 minute per question;
A speaker may pose a question and then shall step aside to enable
another to pose a question;
The Chair may conclude Questions from the Public Clarifying an
Agenda Item prior to the 10 minute maximum time limit, for non-
compliance with the above parameters, Conduct of Members of the
Public, or any other reason.
21. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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2.a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS
planners project managers land development
November 12, 2019
Township of Oro-Medonte
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON
L0L 2E0
Attention: His Worship Mayor Hughes & Members of Council
Re: Staff Report No. DS2019-127
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
3750 Line 10 North
Township of Oro-Medonte
On behalf of John Greenwood and Ashley Gardiner (K.J. Excavating Inc.), Innovative
Planning Solutions (IPS) hereby requests that a decision on the proposed Official Plan
Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) regarding 3750 Line 10 North,
scheduled for Council consideration (Township Staff Report No. DS2019-127) on November
13, 2019, be deferred.
Throughout the formal pre-consultation process, formal OPA & ZBA application processes,
multiple site visits, and all correspondence with Township Planning Staff, no written or verbal
Planning Staff comments / concerns were provided to IPS or the applicant.
It has been the applicants position since the beginning, to work with Township Staff,
Members of Council and Members of the Public to address any and all concerns that have
been raised to date. Following the Public Meeting for this project, several site visits were
completed with the Ward Councillor, Planning Staff, and other Members of Council. IPS
issued a comment response matrix to the Township, responding to all comments received
from all commenting agencies (County of Simcoe, Township Engineering, Township Building,
Enbridge, NVCA, and the Public). IPS was not afforded the opportunity to provide response
to Township Planning comments as none were received.
It is unfortunate, and we believe unfair to the applicant, that this Staff Report recommending
denial, was issued without offering IPS or the applicant any opportunity to address the
concerns contained within. Had Planning Staff provided formal comments regarding the
647 WELHAM ROAD, SUITE 9, BARRIE ONTARIO L4N 0B7
TEL: (705) 812-3281 FAX: (705) 812-3438
EMAIL: INFO@IPSCONSULTINGINC.COM
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2.a) Motion to Adopt the Agenda.
issues outlined within Staff Report No. DS2019-127, we are confident that solutions to these
issues / items could have been attained.
We ask that this decision be deferred in order to provide IPS and the applicant time to meet
with Planning Staff to review concerns and provide changes / revisions necessary to address
those specific concerns.
We trust that the above provides justification to the request of deferral. We look forward to
further discussion with Staff on these applications. Should you have any further questions or
comments please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
Innovative Planning Solutions
Cameron Sellers, B.B.A.
Associate
Cc: Andria Leigh, Director of Development Services
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NVCA
Draft Budget 2020
Township of Oro-Medonte
Doug Hevenor, CAO
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Conservation Authorities Act
local-decision making, funding partnerships
Created in 1960Provincial Three Fundamental Principles: watershed jurisdiction,
NVCA ÎRole & Mandate
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regulation.agrees to provide on behalf of municipalities situated in whole or in part within its area of jurisdiction under a memorandum of understanding referred to in subsection (3).determine
are advisable to further its objects. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 4, s. 20 (1).
(1) The following are the programs and services that an
1.Mandatory programs and services that are required by 2.Municipal programs and services that the authority 3.Such other programs and services as the authority may
CAA Current Programs and Services 21.1 authority is required or permitted to provide within its area of jurisdiction:
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in size
2
(73%) of township
2
3,700 kmSignificant natural features include Oak Ridges Moraine, Oro Moraine, Niagara Escarpment, Minesing Wetlands and Georgian BayNVCA jurisdiction covers 430 kmLands draining into
Sturgeon, Coulson & Willow creeks are in watershed
Nottawasaga Valley WatershedIn Oro-Medonte
NVCA ÎFundamental Principle #1 ÎWatershed Jurisdiction
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NVCA ÎFundamental Principle #2 ÎLocal Decision Making Creating a healthy environment and communities through innovative watershed management
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Just to name a few!
NVCA ÎFundamental Principle #3 ÎFunding Partnerships
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Outdoor Education
Flood & Low Water
Services for Oro-Medonte Planning & Regulation
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Budget
$ 298,500
2020 Draft
$ 53,200$ 13,000$ 32,400
Revenue
Self-Generated
ForestryConservation Lands$ 21,000Environmental MonitoringEnvironmental EducationTiffin Operations$ 95,500Conservation Land LeasesPlanning$ 989,600 Total User Fees$ 1,503,200
Self-Generated Revenue How does the NVCA generate revenue?
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171187163
Oro-Medonte#Ós201720182019 YTD
Total # of general inquiries, approvals, reviews and comments Total # of applications10110365Total Revenue$33,650$26,950$18,700
Planning & Regulations in Oro-Medonte
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Shared
Service
$ 34,801 $ 37,944
$ 9,605
$ 6,252 $ 12,305 $ 10,417 $ 26,795 $ 16,244 $ 16,022 $ 2,248 $ 16,657 $ 80,980
$ 1,089,832
$ 165,606 $ 140,196 $ 360,613 $ 218,607 $ 215,628 $ 224,175
$ 84,144 $ 30,255
Total LevyOro-Medonte %
Shared SSEA programsNVCA portion in SSEA (27.6%)Difference$ 25,196 2020 Draft Rebate as per MOU
ForestryHealthy WatersConservation LandsPlanningMonitoringFloodEducationTiffin CA & MaintenanceCorporate Services
NVCA Services & SSEA
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50%
49%
2019
2020
30%
28%
9%
9%
6%
5%
4%
2%2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
Levy
Contributions
Provincial Funding
Operational Reserves
Revenue Generated byÈ
Municipal Contributions
Special Benefit Projects
Grants written by NVCA
Municipal Project - RMO
$66,028 operational municipal levy increase acrossall watershed municipalities (lower then board guidelines, set at 3%)Total municipal levy contribution: $2.53 millionTotal NVCA budget,
all sources: $5 million
2020 NVCA Budget Overview
2019 Revenues
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ment costs, consists in
t from MNRF was reduced by
$21,000 increase in benefits planContinued changes to CPP have resulted in a $7,600 increase $13,005 increase to other employment costs like WSIBCost of living and Step increases -$81,655
The provincial transfer paymenalmost 50% in 2019 to $97,307 Îa reduction of $91,183$154,321 increase in wages/employpart of:Insurance Premiums & Property Taxesmaintenance costs
~Approximate total of non-controllable costs: $245,500~
2020 NVCA Budget Overview Budget Pressures
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found
Staff found ways to absorb, cut expenditures and increase revenues to cover almost 75% of the $245,500Levy increase below Board approved guidelines
Staff worked very hard to come up with a responsible budget for our municipalities:-Compared three year trends-Looked at all expenditures to see where savings could be -Increased potential
revenues wherever possible--
2020 NVCA Budget Overview How are we addressing these pressures?
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-$37,944
Operating Levy
2019Approved Budget$185,659 2020 ProposedIncrease$2,2632020 Operating Budget Request$187,922MINUS: MOURebateTotal 2020 Operating Budget Request$149,978
2020 NVCA Budget Overview Oro-Medonte Portion of Proposed Operating Budget
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$ 5.25 $ 5.31 $ 5.32 $ 5.23$ 5.20
$ 4.95
per $100K of CVA
decrease
25¢
$ 3,094,370,490 $ 162,592 $ 3,167,026,736 $ 168,304 $ 3,217,076,989 $ 171,135 $ 3,379,148,528 $ 176,700 $ 3,571,071,458$ 181,993
$ 3,804,375,214 $ 188,420
20152016201720182019
2020
BudgetYearCVALevy Levy per $100K
Two ways to look at levy distribution of NVCA budget:1.2020 draft budget
2020 NVCA Budget Overview Impact on Residents
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$1.05$0.14$0.42$0.83$1.02$0.47$1.26$1.71$1.59$0.48$1.80$1.69
Cost/
Resident
Program Name
Drinking Source Water ProtectionWatershed MonitoringEducationForestry ServicesWatershed Stewardship & RestorationFlood ManagementCorporateCommunicationsGIS & Information ManagementFinancial
ManagementGovernanceHuman ResourcesConservation LandsPlanning & Development
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Services
$1.25
Restoration
17¢ per resident increase
Education
$0.15
Flood
Management
per
$1.08
Science
$1.09
Watershed
resident
watershed
$12.62
Services
Corporate
$5.43
before MOU rebate.
$1.80
Planning &
Development
Lands
2020 NVCA Budget Overview Impact on Residents2.2020 draft budget
$1.82
Conservation
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Update Land Acquisition StrategyComputers & server upgradesDam safety study for Tottenham, deferred from 2019 due to lack of matching fundingWatershed Science & Flood equipment repairs
& replacement
Oro-Medonte opted to phase-in contributions to asset management over 4 years Î2020 is the final year for phasing in2020 asset management contribution: $11,047
Scheduled Capital Projects:
2020 NVCA Budget Overview 2020 Asset Management
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Total
Request
$158,500$161,025
MOU
Rebate
-$36,953-$37,944
ent
Asset
Managem
Levy
$185,659$9,794$187,922$11,047
Operating
20192020
BudgetBudget
Proposed
Approved
Difference$2,525
2020 NVCA Budget Overview Total Request from Oro-Medonte
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Total 2019 Municipal Budget= $17.5 million
NVCA 2020 Total Budget Request = $161,0250.92% of TotalOro-Medonte Budget
2020 NVCA Budget Overview Impact on Oro-Medonte Budget
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nvca.on.ca
Questions?
Thank-you
dhevenor@nvca.on.ca
705-424-1479 ext. 225
Budget documents available at
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3750 Line 10 North
TOWN OF ORO-MEDONTE,
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
APPLICATION FOR
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-
LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN
PREPARED BY
INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS
150 DUNLOP STREET EAST, SUITE 201
BARRIE, ONTARIO L4M 1B2
TEL: (705) 812-3281
FAX: (705) 812-3438
ON BEHALF OF
John Greenwood and Ashley Gardiner (K.J. Excavating Inc.)
June 2019
150 DUNLOP STREET EAST, SUITE 201, BARRIE ONTARIO L4M 1B1
TEL: (705) 812-3281 FAX: (705) 812-3438 EMAIL: INFO@IPSCONSULTINGINC.COM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction ......................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
2.0 Description of Subject Property and Surrouindg Land UseERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
3.0 Descroption of Development ........................................................................................ 8
3.1 Official Plan Amendment .............................................................................................. 8
3.2 Zoning Bylaw Amendment .......................................................................................... 13
3.3 Site Plan Control ........................................................................................................ 14
4.0 Planning Policy ............................................................................................................ 14
4.1 Provincial Policy Statement (2014)
4.2 Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario's Prime Agricultural Areas
4.3 Places to Grow
4.4 County of Simcoe Official Plan
5.0 Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 20
FIGURES
Figure 1: Subject Lands .............................................................................................................. 4
Figure 2: View of new building from Line 10 N ............................................................................ 6
Figure 3: View of new building from Line 10 N ............................................................................ 6
Figure 4: View of new building from gravel yard .......................................................................... 7
Figure 5: View of new building from gravel yard .......................................................................... 7
Figure 6: Site Plan ...................................................................................................................... 9
TABLES
Table 1: Special Provision .............................................. 13
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1: Site Plan Concept
APPENDIX 2: Official Plan Amendment
APPENDIX 3: Zoning By-law Amendment
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1.0 Introduction
Innovative Planning Solutions has been retained by John Greenwood and Ashley Gardiner
(K.J. Excavating Inc.) to prepare the following Planning Justification Report relative to an
Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Application, on
land municipally known as 3750 Line 10 North in the Township of Oro-Medonte, County of
Simcoe. The subject lands are approximately 39.2 ha (97 ac) in size, with 540.6 m (1,773
feet) frontage along Line 10 North. Figure 1 shows the location of the subject lands.
The overall intent of these applications is to permit an on-farm diversified use in the form
of a contractor (home industry) including the storage of motor vehicles both
indoors and outdoors. The Official Plan Amendment (OPA) is required to permit the
specific use noted. The Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) is required to permit the
specific use noted, as well as site specific zoning bylaw provisions related to the use.
The subject lands are designated Agricultural in the County of Simcoe Official Plan,
Schedule 5.1 Land Use Designations. The subject lands are designated Agricultu in the
Township of Oro-MedonteOfficial Plan, Schedule A, while being zoned Agricultural /
Rural (A / RU) Zone in the Township of Oro-Medontes Zoning Bylaw, Schedule A21.
The following report will review the applicable policies found within the documents noted
below to justify this development under good planning principles:
Provincial Policy Statement
Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario
Places to Grow Growth Plan
County of Simcoe Official Plan
Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan
Township of Oro-Medonte Zoning Bylaw
2.0 Description of Subject Property and Surrounding Land Uses
The subject lands are located on the west side of Line 10 North, approximately 1.5
kilometers north of Horseshoe Valley Road. A single detached dwelling is located in the
northern area of the property, along with a cluster of structures which are used for personal
agricultural uses for the owners horses. A newly constructed agricultural horse barn is
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located within the cluster, including a 200x250 paddock. A common access driveway serves
this area of the property. The dwelling is serviced by a private well and septic system.
The lands are generally flat in nature. Several agricultural fields comprise the majority of the
subject lands, which are rented to a local farmer. A portion of the property is tree covered,
including a large wooded area at the rear of the property, as well as mature vegetation along
the perimeter of the property and hedge rows between the agricultural fields. A watercourse
also traverses the property.
A newly constructed storage building is located on the property. Access to this storage
building is by way of an existing (long standing) entrance location. The building is
approximately 50 x 100 in size, with a gravel driveway and parking area surrounding the
building. Two large berms are present, one on each side of the driveway to this building,
shielding a portion of the storage building and associated parking from view along Line 10
North. The building has four overhead doors along the west side and one along the north
side. Theres a total of three man doors, one on each of the North, West, and South sides.
The Contractors Yard proposed by these applications will make use of this storage building
and surrounding lands / features. Figures 2 through 5 provide visual of the building and
yard.
The surrounding land uses are as follows, and illustrated in Figure 1 above:
North: Agricultural/Rural lands including tree covered lands, agriculture fields and single
detached dwellings.
South: Agricultural/Rural lands including tree covered lands, agriculture fields and single
detached dwellings. Approximately 1.5 kilometers south is the community of Jarratt.
East: Agricultural/Rural lands including tree covered lands, agriculture fields and single
detached dwellings.
West: Agricultural/Rural lands including tree covered lands, agriculture fields and single
detached dwellings.
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3.0 Description of Development
As noted above, the subject lands require an OPA and ZBA to permit the use of a Contractor
Yard (home industry) including with the storage of vehicles (indoor and outdoor). The
proposed development is classified as an on-farm diversified use, which is defined as
follows:
uses that are secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property, and are
limited in area. On-farm diversified uses include, but are not limited to, home
occupations, home industries, agri-tourism uses, and uses that produce value-added
agricultural products.
The subject lands will be used as a contractors yard for K.J. Excavating Inc. The area
intended for this use is highlighted in Figure 6 below. A contractors yard, is defined as
an area of land where equipment and materials used by a building and/or excavating
contractor are stored and/or where a contractor performs shop or assembly work.
K.J. Excavating is a licensed contractor specializing in drainage, excavating and site
preparation. The subject lands and building will be used to store excavating
equipment/vehicles and materials.
3.1 Official Plan Amendment
As noted, the subject lands are designated in the Township of Oro-Medonte
Official Plan, Schedule A, Land Use. The goal of the agricultural designation is, to preserve
areas demonstrating high capability for agricultural production for that purpose.
Section C1.1 sets out the Townships objectives for the Agricultural area, which are:
a) To maintain and preserve the agricultural resource base of the Township.
b) To protect land suitable for agricultural production from development and land uses
unrelated to agriculture.
c) To promote the agricultural industry and associated activities and enhance their
capacity to contribute to the economy of the Township.
d) To preserve and promote the agricultural character of the Township and the
maintenance of the open countryside.
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Section C1.2 identifies the permitted uses establishing that the primary/principal use of
Agricultural designation shall be agriculture. Other permitted uses include single detached
dwellings and home industries.
Section C1.3.3 relates specifically to Home Industries. Home Industries are defined as,
small-scale industrial uses that are accessory to agricultural operations or single
detached dwellings on large rural lots.
The storage of motor vehicles is not a permitted use associated to a home industry therefore
an OPA is required to permit this use.
The Official Plan notes that, home industries may be permitted, subject to re-zoning,
provided Council is satisfied that:
a) the building housing the home industry is located within the existing farm-building
cluster, if located on a farm property;
Comment: Although the building related to the home industry/on-farm diversified use
is not directly within the existing farm-building cluster, when considering the subject
property as a whole, the area proposed for the home industry is in proximity to the
balance of the farm-building cluster. The clustered area is restricted in size as the
existing dwelling, septic location, well location and existing barns and buildings break-
up this area. In addition, the newly constructed agricultural horse building and
paddock was positioned in the cluster, therefore there was limited opportunity to
position the home industry use directly within the same cluster.
b) the home industry has a floor area that is consistent with the scale of uses on the
property;
Comment: The home industry/on-farm diversified use land area makes up
approximately 1.4 ha of the total lands, which is approximately 3.6% of the total
subject lands. The 1.4 ha lot includes a building (50x100), gravel driveway and
parking area, and landscaped berms. The existing tree line has remained intact to
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provide a buffer from the street. The building gross floor area is approximately 3.6%
of on-farm diversified use lot, keeping the scale of the overall use limited in size and
appropriate to the type of use proposed (Contractors Yard).
c) the home industry and any activity area associated with the home industry is set
back from all lot lines by at least 30 metres;
Comment: As seen on the Site Plan attached in Appendix 1, the building is set back
over 40m from the front lot line, approximately 192m from the east lot line, 318m from
the west lot line and 582m to the rear lot line. No activity associated with the
proposed use of a contractors yard will take plan in front or within 30m of any lot line.
All uses will be to the side or rear of the Contractors Yard building, screened from
view.
d) the noise, dust and odour that could potentially emanate from the use will not have
an adverse impact on adjacent properties;
Comment: Noise, dust and odour should not be of concern as the home industry of a
Contractors Yard limits the uses permitted at the subject lands. The use permits
equipment and materials to be stored and/or shop or assembly work performed. KJ
Excavating has 5 tri-axle trucks, 1 float truck, 2 excavators, 1 loader and 2 skidsteers
which will be stored at the site. The building is setback over 40 metres from the road
and is buffered by a treeline along the front lot line as well as the south side of the
building. This buffer will reduce any potential noise or dust from the site. Surrounding
dwellings in every direction are quite far from the proposed use.
e) the type and level of traffic generated by the use is compatible with the character of
the area and the function of adjacent roads;
Comment: Traffic generated from the proposed use will be minimal. KJ Excavating
have five full time staff and three part time staff, however it is likely that not all 8 will
be at the subject site on a daily basis. At most, 8 personal use vehicles and 8
business vehicles will enter and exit the yard throughout 1 day. Operating and use
hours are between 7am and 7pm. On a typical day, staff meet at the yard to pick-up
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tri-axle trucks before heading out to a job site. The yard is only accessed by staff. The
type and level of traffic will be similar to personal use residential dwellings and
farming/agricultural operations. Given the very low traffic generation created by the
proposed development, there should be no adverse impacts on surrounding roads.
f) the operator of the home industry resides on the property;
Comment: The operator/owner, John Greenwood, of the home industry, K.J.
Excavating Inc., owns and resides in the single detached dwelling on the property.
g) all machinery and equipment, with the exception of motor vehicles, required for the
home industry is located within enclosed buildings;
Comment: KJ Excavating has 5 tri-axle trucks, 1 float truck, 2 excavators, 1 loader
and 2 skidsteers which will be stored at the site. All other machinery and equipment
will be store within an enclosed building. In addition, staff personal vehicles will be
parked at the site during the workday.
h) any open storage associated with the home industry is screened from view and
located within a fenced compound;
Comment: A times, there may be some storage of gravel or topsoil stockpile on the
yard. A small fenced compound, which will be screened from view, is located within
the gravel lot.
i) the home industry has a limited number of employees; and,
Comment: There are five full time staff and three part time staff.
j) any retail component of the home industry is clearly accessory to the home industry
and does not detract from the primary use of the property.
Comment: There is no retail component proposed for the lands.
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It is understood that any new home industry developments shall be subject to Site Plan
Control. A Site Plan Control application is being submitted along with the OPA and ZBA
applications.
Based on the above, the proposed development of the home industry is seen as desirable
and conforms with the policies of the Townships Official Plan as described above.
A copy of the Official Plan Amendment text and schedule are attached in Appendix 2.
3.2 Zoning Bylaw Amendment
As noted, the subject lands are zoned Agricultural / Rural (A / RU) Zone in the Township of
Oro-Medontes Zoning Bylaw, Schedule A21.
A contractors yard is not listed as a permitted use in the Agricultural / Rural (A / RU) Zone
and therefore a ZBA is being requested. A portion of the lands are subject to re-zoning to
permit the proposed use of a home industry, specifically a contractors yard including storage
of motor vehicles (indoor and outdoor). In addition, the following zoning provision (highlighted
in yellow) will be permitted:
Table 1: Agricultural / Rural (A / RU) Zone Special Provision
Zoning Standard Required Provided
Lot area 4.0ha (min) 1.4 ha
Minimum lot frontage - 154.8m
Minimum setback from front lot line 30m 43.9m
Minimum setback from interior side lot line 30m 86.8m to the west
37.4m to the east
Minimum setback from exterior side lot line 30m n/a
Minimum setback from rear lot line 30m 30m
Maximum height 11m <11m
Gross floor area - 3.5%
Minimum required parking spaces 11 spaces 11 spaces
(1 space per 45m² of GFA)
Maximum parking spaces for outdoor storage of motor - 10 spaces
vehicles
Minimum number of loading spaces - 0
Minimum width of a driveway leading to a parking area - 6m
or a parking lot
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The Zoning By-law requires a minimum lot area of 4.0 ha for a home industry. However, as
outlined below, in Section 4.2, the Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontarios Prime
Agricultural Areas, recommends that on farm diversified uses are limited in size, so to keep
as much agricultural lands in production as possible. The proposed Site Plan and associated
ZBA provide a minimum lot area of 1.4 ha. This size aligns with the policies discussed in
Section 4 of this report.
A copy of the Zoning By-law Amendment text and schedule are attached in Appendix 3.
3.3 Site Plan Control
Section C1.3.3 of the Official Plan requires that the home industries uses, on farm properties,
are subject to site plan control, thus a Site Plan Approval Application is being submitted in
conjunction with the OPA and ZBA applications.
The Site Plan conforms to the OPA and ZBA as outlined above. The lands subject to Site
Plan Control are reduced to the area to be used for the contractors yard, driveway, parking
area, and building only. Features of the site plan include parking spaces located so as to not
be visible from the road, preservation of existing tree buffers and additional tree planting to
screen the uses from view.
4.0 Planning Policy and Analysis
This section will outline the applicable planning and development policies impacting this
application. Each section will outline the applicable policies and contain planning rationale on
conformity and development principles
4.1 Provincial Policy Statement 2014 (PPS)
The principles of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) strive to
maintain strong communities, a clean and healthy environment, and a
strong economy. Strong, liveable and healthy communities enhance
social well-being and are economically and environmentally sound. All
planning applications are required to be consistent with the PPS.
Section 2.3.3 of the PPS is relevant to this application and includes the following policies
related to agricultural areas:
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2.3.3.1. states In prime agricultural areas, permitted uses and activities are: agricultural
uses, agriculture-related uses and on-farm diversified uses. Proposed agriculture-related
uses and on-farm diversified uses shall be compatible with, and shall not hinder, surrounding
agricultural operations. Criteria for these uses may be based on guidelines developed by the
Province or municipal approaches, as set out in municipal planning documents, which
achieve the same objectives.
2.3.In prime agricultural areas, all types, sizes and intensities of agricultural uses
and normal farm practices shall be promoted and protected in accordance with provincial
standards
The subject lands and associated applications relate to the policies noted as the proposed
use is an on-farm diversified use. The PPS defines on-farm diversified uses as, uses that
are secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property, and are limited in area. On-
farm diversified uses include, but are not limited to, home occupations, home industries, agri-
tourism uses and uses that produce value-added agricultural products.
The intent of the PPS in permitting on-farm diversified uses is to allow for uses that are
secondary to the agricultural uses on a farm for the purposes of providing opportunities to
enhance the viability of farming operations.
As it relates to this application, the owner of the lands has advised that the agricultural uses
of the property consist of agricultural crop farming and personal-use horse farm. The
agricultural crop farming represents the main uses of the property, since it clearly occupies a
substantial majority of the land area, while the horse farm also represents an agricultural use.
The proposed Contractors Yard is secondary to the crop farming & horse boarding, while
providing the owners the opportunity to enhance the economic viability of owning the farm.
Based on the above, the proposed development is consistent with the PPS.
The PPS is further reviewed in Section 4.2 below through the Guidelines on Permitted Uses
in Ontarios Prime Agricultural Area. The criteria set out in the PPS is reviewed in full below.
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4.2 Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario Prime
Agricultural Areas
The Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontariogricultural
Areas help municipalities, decision-makers, farmers and other interpret
the policies in the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 (PPS) on the uses
that are permitted in prime agricultural areas.
Section 2.3 relates specifically to on-farm diversified uses. As mentioned above, -farm
diversified uses should be related to agriculture, supportive of agriculture or able to co-exist
with agriculture without conflict. On-farm diversified uses are intended to enable farm
operators to diversify and supplement their farm income, as well as to accommodate value-
added and agri-tourism uses in prime agricultural areas.
The Guidelines outline five criteria from the PPS that must be met to qualify as on-farm
diversified uses. Below are the five criteria and an in-depth review at how the subject lands
and applications meet them.
1. Located on a farm
As mentioned above, the lands are designated Agricultural in the Township Official
Plan and zoned Agricultural/Rural in the Township Zoning By-law. As mentioned
previously, the agricultural crop farming is the primary use of the lands, satisfying this
criteria.
2. Secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property
Within the subject lands, the agricultural lands comprise approximately 14.7 ha
representing 37.5% of the total subject lands and contain two agricultural entities in
the crop lands and horse farm. By contrast, the on-farm diversified use is only 1.4 ha
in size representing approximately 3.6% of the total subject lands. The lands are
comprised of predominately agriculturally related uses and the on-farm diversified use
is secondary to the principal uses.
3. Limited in area
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The Guidelines note that tement should be based on the
total land area that is unavailable for agricultural production as a result of the on-farm
diversified use (i.e., the footprint occupied by the use, expressed as a percentage of
lot coverage). The area calculation should account for all aspects related to an on-
farm diversified use such as buildings, outdoor storage, landscaped areas, berms,
well and septic systems, parking and new access roads. The lot coverage ratio
should be based on the size of the individual parcel of land where the use is located,
not the total area of a farm operation which could include several parcels. The
rationale for using a lot coverage ratio is built on the premise that a large property is
generally able to accommodate a larger on-farm diversified use than a small property
while meeting compatibility requirements.
As noted in criteria number 2 above, the area of the on-farm diversified use is 1.4 ha.
which equates to approximately 3.6% of the total subject lands, proving that the
proposed on-farm diversified use is limited in area, adhering to this criteria.
4. Includes, but is not limited to, home occupations, home industries, agri-tourism
and uses that produce value-added agricultural products
The proposed use is a home industry specifically described as a contractors yard
including storage of motor vehicles both indoors and outdoors. As such, this criteria
is met.
5. Shall be compatible with, and shall not hinder, surrounding agricultural
operations
KJ Excavating has 5 tri-axle trucks, 1 float truck, 2 excavators, 1 loader and 2
skidsteers which will be stored at the site. In addition, staff personal vehicles will be
parked at the site during the workday.
As mentioned, traffic generated from the proposed use will be minimal. There are five
full time staff and three part time staff. At most 8 personal use vehicles will enter and
exit the yard. Operating and use hours are between 7am and 7pm. On a typical day,
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staff meet at the yard to pick-up tri-axle trucks before heading out to a job site. The
yard is only accessed by staff.
The proposed use and building have no need for running water or sanitary
connections, therefore has no impact on rural services and infrastructure.
The building is setback over 40 metres from the road and is buffered by a treeline
along the front lot line as well as the south side of the building, while also being
buffered by berms. This helps to maintain the agricultural/rural character of the area,
as no tress were removed or impacted for the construction of the building.
It should also be noted that the building proposed to be utilized for the Contractors
Yard was designed and constructed to provide aesthetically pleasing appeal,
complimenting the surrounding Rural and Agricultural area.
The proposed use shall not impact adjacent agricultural areas or uses in anyway.
Based on the criteria above, the proposed on-farm diversified use conforms with the
Guidelines and the PPS.
4.3 A Place to Grow Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe 2019
The Growth Plan is a document prepared under the Places to Grow
Act, that implements the Government of Ontarioion for building
stronger, prosperous communities by better managing growth to
2041.
The policies of the Growth Plan provide direction on where and how
development, population growth and employment should occur. The Growth Plan directs
most development to Settlement Areas, but the Plan operates within the framework of the
PPS. Therefore, the Growth Plan does not impede on-farm diversified uses in Agricultural
areas. Section 4.2.6 relates specifically to the Agricultural System. It is noted that prime
agricultural areas will be protected for long-term use for agriculture, and that the retention of
existing lots of record for agricultural uses is encouraged.
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The proposed applications are in keeping with the principles of and conforms to the direction
provided in the Provincial Growth Plan.
4.4 County of Simcoe Official Plan
The subject property is designated Agricultural in the County of
Simcoe Official Plan Land Use Schedule 5.1. As the lands are also
designated Agricultural in the Township Official Plan they can be
considered prime agricultural in the context of the Simcoe Official
Plan.
Section 3.6 of the Official Plan relates to Agricultural designated
lands. The objectives of the Agricultural designation include protecting the resource of prime
agricultural lands and prime agricultural areas through directing development that does not
satisfy the Agricultural policies to Settlements. Section 3.6.6 of the Agricultural Section of the
County of Simcoe Official Plan, identifies the following uses permitted within the Agricultural
designation: agricultural uses, agriculture-related uses (PPS 2014), processing of agricultural
products, on-farm diversified uses, natural heritage conservation and forestry, mineral
aggregate operations subject to Section 4.4, and agricultural produce sales outlets generally
marketing production from the local area.
Section 3.6.10 of the Countys OP states, development in prime agricultural areas should
wherever possible be designed and sited on a property so as to minimize adverse impacts
on agriculture and the natural heritage system and cultural features.
The existing agricultural buildings and structures on the subject lands were not able to be re-
purposed as the built form and size of the structures did not provide adequate space for the
on-farm diversified use. In addition, the existing structures are being used for personal
agricultural uses related to the ownerhorses.
The proposed development represents an on-farm diversified use that will not negatively
impact the surrounding agricultural, natural heritage, or cultural features. As such, the
proposed development conforms to the County of Simcoe Official Plan.
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5.0 Conclusion
This report assesses the impact of a home industry, contractors yard as an on-farm
diversified use, on the subject lands. The proposed use represents approximately 1.4 ha of
the total subject lands, equating to approximately 3.6%. The lands will continue to be used
for agricultural farming as they have been in the past. The proposed use will have no
negative impact on the surrounding area and agricultural use and production of the lands.
Based on a review of all relevant planning policy, the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Bylaw
Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications conform to the Places to Grow Growth Plan,
Provincial Policy Statement, County of Simcoe Official Plan, Township Official Plan, and the
Township Zoning Bylaw. It is my professional opinion that the following applications
represent good planning.
Respectfully submitted,
Innovative Planning Solutions
Darren Vella, MCIP, RPP Vanessa Simpson, BID, MPI
President & Director of Planning Planner
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Official Plan Amendment No. __
(Greenwood/Gardiner)
Township of Oro-Medonte
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Amendment No. __ to the
Official Plan of the
Township of Oro-Medonte
The attached explanatory text and Aent
Number __ to the Official Plan for the Township of Oro-Medonte, was prepared
and adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte,
by By-law Number 2019-___ in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17, 21
and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended.
Mayor H. S. Hughes
Deputy Clerk J. Teeter
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The Corporation of the Township Of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. 2018-___
A By-law to Adopt
An Amendment to the Official Plan of the
Township of Oro-Medonte OPA No. ___
(Greenwood/Gardiner)
Whereas The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte is empowered to
Amend its Official Plan as required;
And Whereas Sections 17, 21, and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
Chapter P. 13, as amended, provide Council such authority to amend its Official
Plan;
And Whereas the policies of the Official Plan of the Township of Oro-Medonte
are approved and in force and effect at this time;
And Whereas Council has considered the appropriateness of amending the
Official Plan in regard to lands within East Half Lot 3, Concession 10 (Geographic
Township of Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, County of Simcoe
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it necessary and desirable to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan of
the Township of Oro-Medonte;
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
enacts as follows:
1.
Amendment Number __ to the Official Plan, is hereby adopted;
2. That the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make application to
the County of Simcoe for approval of the aforementioned Amendment No.
__ to the Official Plan of the Township of Oro-Medonte; and,
3. That this By-law shall come into effect upon the date of passage therefore
subject to the provisions of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as
amended.
By-Law read a first, second and third time, and passed this ___ day of
___________, 2019.
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The Corporation of the Township Of Oro-Medonte
Mayor, H.S. Hughes
______________________________
Deputy Clerk, J. Teeter
Certification
Certified that the above is a true copy of By-law No. 2018-___ as enacted and
passed by Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte on the
___ day of ____________, 2019.
Deputy Clerk, J. Teeter
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The Constitutional Statement
The following Amendment to the Official Plan for the Township of Oro-Medonte
consists of three parts:
Part 1 The Preamble Consists of the purpose, location
and basis for the Amendment
and does not constitute part of
the actual Amendment.
Part 2 The Amendment Consisting of the following text
Amendment No. __ to the Official
Plan of the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
Part 3 The Appendices Consists of the background
information and planning
considerations associated with
this Amendment. This section
does not constitute part of the
actual amendment.
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Official Plan Amendment No. ___
Introduction
Part 1 - The Preamble
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Location
1.3 Basis
Part 2 - The Amendment
2.1 Preamble
2.2 Details of the Amendment
2.2.1 Text Amendment
2.2.2 Map Amendment
2.3 Implementation
2.4 Interpretation
Part 3 - Appendices
3.1 Planning Justification Report Innovative Planning Solutions
(June 2019)
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Part 1 The Preamble
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to amend the permitted uses
within the Agricultural designation within the Township of Oro-Medonte Official
Plan in order to permit a home industry, specifically a contractors yard with the
storage of motor vehicles.
The intent of the Official Plan Amendment is to insert additional permitted uses
within Section C1.4 designation as they specifically apply to the subject site in
order to permit the development of a home industry, specifically a contractors
yard with the storage of motor vehicles.
1.2 Location
The lands affected by this Amendment are legally described as East Half Lot 3,
Concession 10 (Geographic Township of Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte,
County of Simcoe.
1.3 Basis
The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to permit a home industry,
specifically a contractors yard with the storage of motor vehicles.
As a broad basis, the purpose of the Official Plan is to state the long term vision
for the Township, assist Council in determining future policies and actions in all
matters relating to the development of the Township, set out goals and objectives
which will contribute to the achievement of the vision and municipal structure,
encourage development in appropriate areas of the Township and with an
appropriate mix of development types, recognize the importance of agricultural
lands in the Township, provide for the preservation of the natural environment
and to ensure that growth and development occurs in a manner that minimizes
any impact on public health and safety concerns, and the protection of
watersheds in the Township.
The subject lands are currently designated Agricultural. The goal of the
agricultural designation is, to preserve areas demonstrating high capability for
agricultural production for that purpose.
Section C1.2 identifies the permitted uses establishing that the primary/principal
use of Agricultural designation shall be agriculture. Other permitted uses include
single detached dwellings and home industries.
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Section C1.3.3 relates specifically to Home Industries. Home Industries are
defined as,
small-scale industrial uses that are accessory to agricultural operations or
single detached dwellings on large rural lots.
The storage of motor vehicles is not a permitted use associated to a home
industry therefore an OPA is required to permit this use.
The Official Plan notes that, home industries may be permitted, subject to re-
zoning, provided Council is satisfied that:
a) the building housing the home industry is located within the existing
farm-building cluster, if located on a farm property;
Comment: Although the building related to the home industry/on-farm
diversified use is not directly within the existing farm-building cluster, when
considering the subject property as a whole, the area proposed for the
home industry is in proximity to the balance of the farm-building cluster.
The clustered area is restricted in size as the existing dwelling, septic
location, well location and existing barns and buildings break-up this area.
In addition, the newly constructed agricultural horse building and paddock
was positioned in the cluster, therefore there was limited opportunity to
position the home industry use directly within the same cluster.
b) the home industry has a floor area that is consistent with the scale of
uses on the property;
Comment: The home industry/on-farm diversified use land area makes up
approximately 1.39 ha of the total lands, which is approximately 3.5% of
the total subject lands. The 1.39 ha lot includes a building (50x100),
gravel driveway and parking area, and landscaped berms. The existing
tree line has remained intact to provide a buffer from the street. The
building gross floor area is approximately 3.5% of on-farm diversified use
lot, keeping the scale of the overall use limited in size and appropriate to
the type of use proposed (Contractors Yard).
c) the home industry and any activity area associated with the home
industry is set back from all lot lines by at least 30 metres;
Comment: As seen on the Site Plan, the building is set back over 40m
from the front lot line, approximately 192m from the east lot line, 318m
from the west lot line and 582m to the rear lot line. No activity associated
with the proposed use of a contractors yard will take plan in front or within
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30m of any lot line. All uses will be to the side or rear of the Contractors
Yard building, screened from view.
d) the noise, dust and odour that could potentially emanate from the use
will not have an adverse impact on adjacent properties;
Comment: Noise, dust and odour should not be of concern as the home
industry of a Contractors Yard limits the uses permitted at the subject
lands. The use permits equipment and materials to be stored and/or shop
or assembly work performed. KJ Excavating has 5 tri-axle trucks, 1 float
truck, 2 excavators, 1 loader and 2 skidsteers which will be stored at the
site. The building is setback over 40 metres from the road and is buffered
by a treeline along the front lot line as well as the south side of the
building. This buffer will reduce any potential noise or dust from the site.
Surrounding dwellings in every direction are quite far from the proposed
use.
e) the type and level of traffic generated by the use is compatible with the
character of the area and the function of adjacent roads;
Comment: Traffic generated from the proposed use will be minimal. KJ
Excavating have five full time staff and three part time staff, however it is
likely that not all 8 will be at the subject site on a daily basis. At most, 8
personal use vehicles and 8 business vehicles will enter and exit the yard
throughout 1 day. Operating and use hours are between 7am and 7pm.
On a typical day, staff meet at the yard to pick-up tri-axle trucks before
heading out to a job site. The yard is only accessed by staff. The type and
level of traffic will be similar to personal use residential dwellings and
farming/agricultural operations. Given the very low traffic generation
created by the proposed development, there should be no adverse
impacts on surrounding roads.
f) the operator of the home industry resides on the property;
Comment: The operator/owner, John Greenwood, of the home industry,
K.J. Excavating Inc., owns and resides in the single detached dwelling on
the property.
g) all machinery and equipment, with the exception of motor vehicles,
required for the home industry is located within enclosed buildings;
Comment: KJ Excavating has 5 tri-axle trucks, 1 float truck, 2 excavators,
1 loader and 2 skidsteers which will be stored at the site. All other
machinery and equipment will be store within an enclosed building. In
addition, staff personal vehicles will be parked at the site during the
workday.
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h) any open storage associated with the home industry is screened from
view and located within a fenced compound;
Comment: A times, there may be some storage of gravel or topsoil
stockpile on the yard. A small fenced compound, which will be screened
from view, is located within the gravel lot.
i) the home industry has a limited number of employees; and,
Comment: There are five full time staff and three part time staff.
j) any retail component of the home industry is clearly accessory to the
home industry and does not detract from the primary use of the property.
Comment: There is no retail component proposed for the lands.
It is understood that any new home industry developments shall be subject to
Site Plan Control. A Site Plan Control application is being submitted along with
the OPA and ZBA applications. Based on the above, the proposed development
of the home industry is seen as desirable and conforms with the policies of the
Official Plan as described above.
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Part 2 The Amendment
2.1 Preamble
The Amendmen
of the following text and map schedule constitute Amendment No. __ to the
Official Plan for the Township of Oro-Medonte.
The lands affected by this Amendment are legally described as East Half Lot 3,
Concession 10 (Geographic Township of Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte,
County of Simcoe.
2.2 Details of the Amendment
2.2.1 Text Amendment
Section C1.4.#. of the Official Plan is amended by adding the following new
Sections:
C1.4 Exceptions
C1.4.# East Half Lot 3, Concession 10 (Medonte)
a) Notwithstanding the policies of Section C1 Agricultural, in addition to the
permitted uses identified in Section C1.2, the following uses shall be permitted:
Contractors yard with the storage of motor vehicles.
b) Site Plan Control approval and site plan control agreement shall be required.
The application for site plan control shall be accompanied by the appropriate
supporting technical studies and/or reports as required by the Township of
Oro-ing Policies,
Process and Design Standards.
2.2.2 Map Amendment
Schedule A Land Sue is hereby amended by re-designating the lands as
shown on Schedule attached hereto from the Agricultural designation to the
Agricultural Designation Exception designation and indicating the lands shown
on Schedule attached hereto as subject to Section C1.4.#
2.3 Implementation
The provisions of the Official Plan regarding the implementation of that Plan shall
also apply to this Amendment. Furthermore, this Amendment shall be
implemented through an Amendment to the Township of Oro-
By-law No. 97-95, as amended, passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
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Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P 13, and through application(s) for Site Plan Control
Approval pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P 13.
2.4 Interpretation
The provisions of the Official Plan as amended from time to time shall apply in
regard to this Amendment.
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Part 3 Appendices
Consists of the background information and planning considerations associated
with this Amendment. This section does not constitute part of the actual
amendment.
The following reports have been completed in support of this application:
3.1 Planning Justification Report Innovative Planning Solutions (June 2019)
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The Corporation of the Township Of Oro-Medonte
By-Law No. XX-XX
A By-law to amend the zoning provisions which apply to lands at
East Half Lot 3, Concession 10 (Medonte)
Township of Oro-Medonte
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte is empowered to pass
By-laws to regulate the use of land pursuant to Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.P.13;
And Whereas Council deems it appropriate to rezone the subject lands.
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows:
1. S21ng By-law 97-95, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone symbol applying to the lands located in East Half Lot 3,
Concession 10 (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte, from the Agricultural/Rural
(A/RU) Zone to Agricultural/Rural Exception X (A/RU*X) Zone, as shown on
ing part of this By-law.
2. Section 7.0 is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection:
X *X East Half Lot 3, Concession 10 (Medonte), Township of Oro-Medonte
7.X.1 Permitted Uses
Notwithstanding Table A4 Agricultural/Rural Zones and in addition to the permitted
uses in the A/RU Zone, on the lands zoned A/RU*X the following uses are permitted:
a)
7.X.2 Provisions
Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law to the contrary, the following
provisions shall apply to the permitted uses identified in Section 7.X.1:
a) Minimum Lot area 1.4 ha
b) Minimum lot frontage 150m
c) Minimum setback from front lot line 30m
d) Minimum setback from interior side lot line 30m
e) Minimum setback from rear lot line 30m
f) Maximum height 11m
g) Minimum required parking spaces 11 spaces
(1 space per 45m² of GFA)
h) Maximum parking spaces for outdoor storage of motor 10 spaces
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i) Minimum width of a driveway leading to a parking area 6m
or a parking lot
3. -law No. XX-XX is declared to form a part of this By-
law.
4. This By-law shall come into effect upon the date of passage hereof, subject to the
provisions of the Planning Act, as amended.
By-Law read a First, Second and Third Time, and Passed this ___ Day of
______________, 2019.
The Corporation of The Township Of Oro-Medonte
_____________________________
Mayor
____________________________
Clerk
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Severn Sound Environmental Association
rd
2019 3 Quarter (July 1-September 30)
Report/Update
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Administration, Staffing, Training and Volunteers
Staffing
Thank you to our Watershed Health Field
Technician Kelcey Mclean for all your hard
work over the summer!
Welcomed Cody Avery, Drinking Water
Source Protection Assistant
Congratulations to ED Julie Cayley appointed
by Minister Yurek to the Muskoka Watershed
Advisory Group
Volunteers
Thank you to all of the volunteer citizen
scientists on Farlain Lake who have submitted
water level observations!
Thank you to all volunteers from the
municipalities of Tay, Tiny,Severn and
Penetanguishene for assistance with invasive
SSEA students sampling bottom water chemistry
species removals
in North Bay, Honey Harbour
Training
WHMIS training (provided free from County of Simcoe)
Statistics webinar (free)
WISKI Web Pro groundwater database training (provided free from Ministry of
Environment, Conservation and Parks)
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Presentations, Articles, Media, School Involvement and
Events
Presentations
Farlain Lake Town Hall meeting on high water
level issue
Farlain Lake Community Association (FLCA)
AGM
Honey Harbour Association Annual General
Meeting
Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers Dinner
Invasive Species Impacts on Natural
Temperature and oxygen sampling on Lake
Resources
Couchiching
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ED Julie Cayley one of 8 thought
Environmental Education Centre on the
SSEA joint municipal services board
structure and role in municipal climate
change mitigation and adaptation
Presented to Doug McNeil, provincial
flooding advisor as part of Action Plan
2030 to Protect the Great Lakes,
represented Severn Sound
communities re: flood
resilience/shoreline protection in the
face of changing climate
Articles/Publications/News
Interviews with: Midland Mirror on
SSEA display at the Honey Harbour Association AGM
Severn Sound water quality; Kevin
Callan (aka The Happy Camper) on Lake Couchiching monitoring (SSEA staff on a 6:26
min)
Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce videos onSSEA background and
monitoring programs,invasive speciesandDrinking Water Source Protection posted to
YouTube and Facebook
SSEApress release addressing the recent increase of gypsy moth populations within
the Severn Sound area
Sampling and identification of Ophrydium (aka jelly blobs) in Little Lake, communicated
via press release
Severn Sound partners Township of Tiny and Town of Penetanguishene included as
resilience/shoreline protection in the face of changing climate
Media
@SSEA_SSRAP Twitter
rd
activity for 3 quarter: 53
tweets, 1,312 page visits,
and 272 Followers
Tweets on topics including
algae, invasive species,
SSEA sampling activities,
Drinking Water Source
Protection, observations
from the field, National
Forest Week and links to
resources
Web Site Activity: 1,271
users visited
www.severnsound.ca
Youtube Channel: New
SSEA interview with Midland Mirror reporter Andrew Mendler
video content on gypsy
moths and Fish Communities in Georgian Bay presentation by Arunas Liskauskas at
SSEA Open House
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Events/Meetings/Conferences
Displays at: Midland Canada Day, All Things Canadian Festival, Coldwater Heritage
Day, Tiny Community BBQ,
Georgian Bay Hunters and
Anglers Dinner
Woodland Beach Property
Owners Association AGM-
SSEA provided input on
Georgian Bay water levels,
beach quality and natural
shorelines
Staff attended: 2 Sustainable
Severn Sound meetings, We
Are All Treaty People
workshop, Wye Marsh
Stewardship Committee
Guest speaker Arunas Liskauskas (MNRF) at the 2019
meeting, Georgian Bay
SSEA Open House
Autonomous Vehicle launch, 5 webinars by the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal
Conservation (Coastal Processes, Species at Risk, Invasive Species, Microplastics,
Climate), OFA Farm Tour, Agricultural Trends meeting, Low Carbon resilience & Green
Infrastructure Asset Management webinar
Provided aquatic plant training to staff from Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Provided input to -Year Perspective
Provided feedback at the Township of Tay Strategic Plan Open House
Supported the Township of Tiny at two AMO delegations (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs and Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks)
Attended Red Pine House County of Simcoe Forestry Interpretive Centre Opening
SSEA Open House - Baxter Ward Community Centre, with guest speaker Arunas
Liskauskas
Attended and provided input to the International Joint Commission (IJC) consultation
Step In and Speak Out for the Great Lakes: Lake Huron
Attended Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture summer BBQ and meeting
School Involvement
Mentored 2 Georgian College students for 3rd year Student Applied Research Projects
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Planting and Distribution
Community Tree Planting & Tree Seedling Distribution
In planning stages and seeking sites for spring 2020
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Natural Heritage Assessments, Invasive Species, Wetlands, Habitat and Stewardship
Invasive Species
Conducted second post-treatment
assessment of giant hogweed
biomass following herbicide trial
along Uhthoff Trail (Severn)
Supported FLCA (Farlain Lake)
efforts to control Eurasian
watermilfoil growth through diver-
harvesting and benthic mat
installation
Manually removed phragmites at
two locations within Champlain
Rotary Wendat Park in
Giant hogweed treated with herbicide in Severn
Penetanguishene with community
volunteers and Central North
Corrections Centre staff and inmates
Removed phragmites, coltsfoot, dog
strangling vine and white sweet clover with
volunteers from the Woodland Beach and
Bluewater Dunes Property Associations
(Tiny)
Completed initial property visit and
preparations for upcoming invasive species
workshop and field tour with Simcoe and
Muskoka District Maple Syrup Producers
Assessed gypsy moth, emerald ash borer,
Himalayan balsam and periwinkle
populations on private land to provide
identification and management guidance
Received Ontario Invasive Species Act
Authorization that permits SSEA Invasive
Species Program staff to collect and
transport prohibited invasive aquatic plants
Completed baseline invasive species
monitoring in all six participating partners in
the SSEAInvasive Species Program
THANK YOU to the Town of Midland for
providing vehicle loans to the Invasive
Species Program
SSEA staff spreading the word about invasive
species to the next generation!
Habitat and Stewardship
Implementation of a multi-year, multi-partner stream restoration project on Copeland
Creek (grant from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation through Swim Drink Fish),
including removal of box culvert and stabilization of banks. This project restored free-
flowing conditions in Copeland Creek, improving cold water stream habitat and fish
passage.
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Total project cost is approximately $175,500 with $150,500 of that covered through Swim Drink
Fish, Dufferin Simcoe Land Stewardship Network and Georgian Bay Métis Council
Copeland Creek Free Flow Project before and after restoration
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Input and Review
Plan Input
Commented on 10 proposals, applications, reports or Environmental Impact Studies
Participated in a Penetanguishene Zoning By-law Stakeholder Meeting
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Drinking Water Source Protection, Risk Management Services
Drinking Water Source Protection
Attended 5
meetings/teleconferences
Sent update letter regarding
status of Risk Management Plans
to member municipalities
including a copy of what was
submitted to the Minister (MECP)
as part of the legally required
annual reporting process
Held a meeting with Oro-
Medonte staff to discuss next
steps with changes to municipal
water systems
Received and signed 2019/20
SWP MOU t with LSRCA
Risk Management
Commented on 11 development
applications, answered 12
inquiries, conducted 5 site visits,
SSEA Nitrate Open House held in Lafontaine
actively negotiating an additional
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2 Risk Management Plans and issued 270 prohibition letters.
Hosted an open house for the 270 residents affected by the prohibition of commercial
fertilizer
There are 66 Risk Management Plans to be negotiated in the South Georgian Bay Lake
th
Simcoe Source Protection Region as of September 15, 2019, however this number
may increase as threat verification is updated
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Field/data collection: Open Water, Inland Lakes, PGMN, PWQMN/Tributaries, Stream Temperature,
Stream Invertebrates and Climate
Open Water
Ongoing biweekly water quality
sampling (water temperature,
dissolved oxygen, conductivity,
nutrients, general water chemistry
and metals) at 14 sites in Severn
Sound (11 runs completed)
Ongoing biweekly water quality
sampling at the raw water intake at
the Tay Area water intake, including
algae compounds (microcystin,
taste and odour); reporting to Tay
as data is received
Inland Lakes Ongoing biweekly
water quality sampling on Little
Sampling for nuisance algae compounds at raw water
Lake in Midland(11 runs
intake for Tay drinking water plant
completed), along with water level
monitoring
Ongoing biweekly water quality
sampling Lake Couchiching (9 runs
completed)
Water quality sampling parameters
include: temperature, dissolved
oxygen, conductivity, nutrients,
general water chemistry, algae and
zooplankton
Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network
(PWQMN)
2 runs were completed at 14
sampling locations across 8 streams
(Lafontaine and Copeland creek,
Wye, Sturgeon, Coldwater, North
(Silver Creek) and Severn River (Port
Temperature logger housing unit retrieval for data
Severn)- measured water
download
temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH,
turbidity, conductivity, water chemistry and metals
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Stream Temperature
45 temperature loggers maintained
20 temperature loggers
have been retrieved and
downloaded data will be
interpreted over the
winter.
Climate
Monthly Georgian Bay
water level and regional
climate data compilation
Maintained 4 rain
gauges, recording
precipitation at Huronia
Airport, Midland Sewage
Treatment Plant, Pine
Grove (Penetanguishene)
and Balm Beach
Maintained 3 air
temperature loggers at
Stream sampling of benthic invertebrates
Huronia Airport and the
Midland Sewage
Treatment Plant
Benthic Invertebrates (Stream health indicator)
Monitored 9 from 4 different streams (Copeland, Hogg, and Lafontaine Creek as well as,
Wye and Baxter River) through the collection of benthic invertebrates,.
Citizen Science
Water Level Watchers volunteers from Farlain Lake submitted water level observations
from a static water gauge
8 Shorewatch observations were submitted to the SSEA for nuisance algae sightings
(Shorewatch is a watershed-wide program where community members can submit
observations on shoreline conditions such as algae growth and water levels)
Partnering with Copeland Forest Friends Association on stream data collection
Partnership with Water Rangers on trial of new water quality testing strips using bottom
water samples from North and South Bays
Received and responded to 8 Shorewatch observations (nuisance algae)
Added 4 volunteers to SSEA citizen science programs (Water Level Watchers and
Shorewatch)
Citizen Science section created on SSEA website
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Statistics, Data Management & Analysis, Stream Invertebrate ID, and GIS/Mapping
Reporting
Fuller Pit Snow Disposal Site-Spring Soil Sampling data report (Penetanguishene)
Draft Bass Lake Subwatershed Conditions Summary Report
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Updated summary displays for: Severn Sound Open Water, Severn River, Honey
Harbour, Bass Lake and Little Lake water quality, climate indicators, citizen science
monitoring results, Georgian Bay water levels
Statistics/Data Management & Analysis
Data compilation request in support of
Robert St W EIS (Copeland Creek, lower
Penetang Harbour)
Compilation and initial analysis of 2018
Severn Sound, Bass Lake and Little
Lake algae data
Compilation of 2019 Severn Sound,
Little Lake and Lake Couchiching field
data
Tay Intake microcystin and taste and
odour data compilation and analysis
provided to Township of Tay
2018/2019 ice cover and air/water
temperature trend analysis
Water level/climate data download and
compilation
Stream Invertebrate Identification
30 samples identified from 10 stations
within the Bass Lake Watershed
Water Rangers citizen science water test
GIS/Mapping
kit
Land use/habitat mapping for Bass Lake
watershed
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NGO Partners
Water Rangers - partnering on citizen science water testing program
Other Partners
Beausoleil First Nation - tour of Christian Island focusing on invasive species, inland
lakes, and climate monitoring
SEGBAY Chamber of Commerce
Central North Correctional Centre staff and inmates for IS removal
Georgian Bay Métis Council
Networks
Attended SMDHU Climate Change Exchange 3rd Quarter meeting
MOUs
Drinking Water Source Protection MOU signed 2019/20 with LSRCA
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Donations, Grants, Budget, Invoicing and Revenue (fee for service)
Grants
Dufferin Simcoe Land Stewardship
Network and Georgian Bay Métis Council
for Copeland Creek Free Flow Project
TD Friends of Environment Foundation -
Citizen Science Shorewatch program
development ($4,625)
Applied for COA funding for SSEA
monitoring programs and Wye River
Healthy Soils Healthy Water project -
awaiting decision
Applied for Great Lakes Commission
Green Infrastructure grant - not funded
Budget
2020 and 5 year SSEA budget forecast,
including incorporating IS Program into
Core and Sustainable Sever Sound (SSS)
as special project, approved by SSEA
Board July 18, 2019
2020 SSEA + SSS budget request letters
sent to 6 of 8 municipal partners
2020 budget pre meetings and
deputations made to: Townships of
Georgian Bay, Severn and Tiny and Town
of Penetanguishene
SSEA staff learning about forked three-
Cost Recovery
awned grass from Beausoleil First Nation
Penetanguishene Data Request - Robert
St EIS
Donations
Thank you to:
Canada for our new shirts!
Joanne and Brian Smith, Tim Hortons Port Severn, for coffee and tea for SSEA Open
House
Township of Georgian Bay for providing the venue for SSEA Open House
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Thank you from Team SSEA
Julie Cayley - Executive Director Robert Canning Invasive Species
Program Coordinator
Lex McPhail - IT Manager/GIS
Applications Specialist Nikole Priestman Watershed Health
Field Technician
Paula Madill - Ecosystem Technologist
Laurie Barron Corporate Services
Michelle Hudolin - Wetlands & Habitat
Coordinator (p/t)
Biologist
Kelcey Mclean Watershed Health Field
Aisha Chiandet - Water Scientist
Technician
Melissa Carruthers Risk Mgmt.
Cody Avery- Drinking Water Source
Official./Risk Mgmt. Inspector
Protection Assistant
Judy Limoges Treasurer (p/t)
Disclaimer: TWITTER, TWEET, RETWEET and the Twitter logo are trademarks of Twitter, Inc. or its
affiliates
Team SSEA with our new shirts donated by
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NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
No. 07-19-BOD
Date: September 27, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: John L. Jose Learning Centre, Tiffin Conservation Area, Utopia, Ont.
UPCOMING EVENTS
(Visit our website for more information nvca.on.ca)
Present:
Councillor Keith White, Vice ChairEssa (Township)
Councillor Gail LittleAmaranth (Township)
Councillor Ralph ManketlowMono (Town)
nd
Councillor DonnaJebb, 2Vice Chair New Tecumseth (Town)
Councillor Mariane McLeod Collingwood (Town)
Mayor Don Allen Springwater (Township)
Departed at 11:15am
Councillor Margaret MercerMelancthon (Township)
Councillor Dane NielsenGrey Highlands (Municipality)
Councillor Cathy KeaneOro-Medonte (Township)
Councillor Shirley BoxemMulmur (Township)
Deputy Mayor Bob MeadowsAdjala-Tosorontio (Township)
Councillor Gary HarveyBarrie (City)
Councillor Rob NicolInnisfil (Town)
Councillor George Watson, Chair Wasaga Beach (Town)
Councillor Thom PatersonClearview (Township)
Councillor Andrea Matrosovs Blue Mountains (Town)
Regrets:
Councillor Walter BenottoShelburne (Town)
Councillor Raj SandhuBradford West Gwillimbury (Town)
Staff:
Doug Hevenor, Chief Administrative Officer; Byron Wesson, Director, Conservation
Services; Chris Hibberd, Director, Watershed Management Services; Sheryl Flannagan,
Director, Corporate Services; Ryan Post, Manager, Watershed Science;Fred Dobbs,
Manager Stewardship Services;Haleigh Ferguson, Executive Administrator/Recorder
Chair Watson Called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None declared.
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2.MOTION TO ADOPT AGENDA
RES:66-19
Moved by:Cllr. Dane NielsenSeconded by: Cllr. Gail Little
RESOLVED THAT: the agenda for the Board of Directors meeting No. 07-19-BOD
dated September 27, 2019 be approved.
Carried;
3.ANNOUNCEMENTS
There are no announcements for this meeting.
4.DEPUTATIONS
Edward McDonnell, CEO Greenbelt Foundation and Kevin Beaulieu, Municipal
Program Director Greenbelt Foundation will conduct a presentation on the Positively
Green initiative between the Greenbelt Foundation and 13 conservation authorities.
RES:67-19
Moved by:Deputy Mayor Bob MeadowsSeconded by: Cllr. Cathy Keane
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive the Greenland Foundation
presentation as presented; and
FUTHER THAT:the Board of Directors endorse the Positively Green initiative
between the Greenbelt Foundation and NVCA.
Carried;
5.HEARINGS
There are no Hearings requested under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities
Actfor this meeting.
6.DELEGATIONS
There are no delegations for this meeting.
7.PRESENTATIONS
There are no presentations for this meeting.
8.DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Board Members are requested to identify items from the Consent List that they wish
to have considered for separate discussion.
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9.ADOPTION OF CONSENT LIST AND IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING
SEPARATE DISCUSSION
RES:68-19
Moved by:Cllr. Dane NielsenSeconded by: Cllr. Rob Nicol
RESOLVED THAT:agenda item numbersB-3,C-1,C-2having been identified as
requiring separate discussion, be referred for discussion under Agenda Item #8; and
FURTHER THAT: all Consent List Agenda Items not referred for separate discussion
be adopted as submitted to the board and staff be authorized to take all necessary
action required to give effect to same; and
FURTHER THAT: any items in the consent list not referred for separate discussion,
and for which conflict has been declared, are deemed not to have been voted on or
discussed by the individual making the declaration.
Carried;
10.CONSENT LIST
A)Adoption of Minutes
A-1)Approval of Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting No. 06-19-BOD held on August
23, 2019.
Approved by Consent.
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve the minutes of the 06-19-BOD
Board meeting held on August 23, 2019.
B)Correspondence
B-1)Letter dated August 16, 2019, written by John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural
Resources and Forestry regarding conservation authority funding for flood control
and tree planting.
B-2)Letter dated August 27, 2019, written by Donald J Kerr, Director Blue Mountain
Watershed Trust regarding response to Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry’s
letter dated August 16, 2019.
B-3)Letter dated September 13, 2019, written by George Vadeboncoeur, CAO Wasaga
Beach regarding Flood Mapping –Nottawasaga River Basin.
C)Staff Reports
C-1)Mayor Don Allen brought fourth a motion to amendC-1 Recommendation:
Moved by: Mayor Don Allen Seconded by: Cllr. Ralph Manktelow
RESOLVED THAT:staff be directed to rework the draft 2020 budget as presented,
along with Staff Report No. 25-07-19-BOD, for consideration by the Board and
factor in reductions in NVCA service to core services only, withthe resulting
reduction or elimination of related expenses, such that there is no net levy increase
to the municipalities in 2020 over 2019 actual in the draft 2020 budget.
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FURTHER THAT:the revised budget be reviewed with the Boad at its next
meetingfor consideration before being approved to be distributed as the 2020
Draft Budget Booklet to municipalities for a 30 day review period.
Recorded vote:
Yay– 6
Cllr.GaryHarvey,Cllr. MargaretMercer,Cllr.RalphManktelow,Cllr.CathyKeane,
MayorDonAllen, Cllr. GeorgeWatson
Nay- 10
DeputyMayorBobMeadows,Cllr. GailLittle,Cllr.AndreaMatrosovs,Cllr.ThomPaterson,
Cllr.MarianeMcLeod,Cllr.KeithWhite,Cllr.DaneNielsen,Cllr.RobNicol,Cllr.Shiry
Boxem,Cllr. DonnaJebb
Defeated;
Staff Report 25-07-19-BOD from Director, Corporate Services regarding the 2020
Draft Budget.
RES:69-19
Moved by:Cllr. Keith White Seconded by: Cllr. Rob Nicol
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approveStaff Report No. 25-07–19–BOD
regarding the NVCA’s 2020 Draft Budget; and
FURTHER THAT:the Board of Director’s receive the 2020 Draft Budget for
consideration; and
FURTHER THAT:staff be directed to distribute the 2020 Draft Budget booklet to
municipalities forthe 30 day review period.
Carried;
C-2)Vice-Chair Jebb brought forth a motion to amend C-2 Recommedation:
Moved by: Cllr. Donna Jebb Seconded by: Cllr. Cathy Keane
RESOLVED THAT:the Board of Directors approve the request by Greenland
International Consulting for the provision of the preliminary computer models
associated with the on-going Wasaga Beach Floodplain Mapping Project to assist it in
the development of their Integrated Science and Watershed Management System,
subject to Greenland addressing NVCA staff’s concerns outlined in Staff Report No.
26-07-19-BOD, executing a data sharing use agreement with the NVCA, and
agreeing to present the results of the models’ integration to the NVCA.
Recorded vote:
Yay – 7
Cllr. Gary Harvey, Cllr. Margaret Mercer, Cllr. Shirley Boxem, Cllr. Donna Jebb, Cllr. Cathy
Keane, Mayor Don Allen, Cllr. George Watson
Nay - 8
Deputy Mayor Bob Meadows, Cllr. Gail Little, Cllr. Andrea Matrosovs, Cllr. Thom
Paterson, Cllr. Mariane McLeod, Cllr. Keith White, Cllr. Dane Nielsen, Cllr. Rob Nicol
Defeated;
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Staff Report No. 26-07-19-BOD from Director, Watershed Management Services
regarding response to Greenland Internation ISWMS presentation held on August
23, 2019.
RES:70-19
Moved by:Cllr. Gail LittleSeconded by: Cllr. Mariane McLeod
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve Staff Report No. 26-07-19-BOD
regarding response to Greenland International ISWMS presentation held on August
23, 2019.
Carried;
C-3) Staff Report No. 27-07-19 BOD from Communications Coordinator regarding
Communications Report –August 7, 2019 –September 13, 2019.
Approved by Consent.
RESOLVED THAT:the Board of Directors receive Staff Report No. 27-07-19-BOD
regarding the NVCA Communications –August 7, 2019 –September 13, 2019, be
received.
11. OTHER BUSINESS
11.1A verbal report from Chair Watson regarding the recent AMO conference.
12. IN-CAMERA
12.1RES:71-19
Moved by:Cllr. Donna JebbSeconded by: Cllr. Gary Harvey
RESOLVED THAT:this meeting of the Board of Directors No. 07-19-BODmove into
closed session at 12:55 p.m.to address matters pertaining to:
a)Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Authority staff.
CAO Mid-Year Review
FURTHER THAT:theDirector, Corporate Services be in attendance for recording
and speaking purposes.
Carried;
12.2OUT OF IN-CAMERA
RES:72-19
Moved by:Cllr. Andrea MatrosovsSeconded by: Cllr. Donna Jebb
RESOLVED THAT:the Board of Directors rise from closed session at 1:14 p.m. and
report progress.
Carried;
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RES:73-19
Moved by:Cllr. Donna JebbSeconded by: Cllr. Mariane McLeod
RESOLVED THAT: confidential Staff Report 28-07-19-BOD regarding personable
matters about an identifiable individual, including authority staff be approved.
Carried;
13.BOARD EDUCATION
Amberley Gavel will conduct a board educational presentation.
14.ADJOURNMENT
RES:74-19
Moved by:Cllr. Donna JebbSeconded by: Cllr. Thom Paterson
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors adjourn at 1:15 p.m.to meet again on
October 25, 2019 or at the call of the Chair.
Carried;
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14.f) Highlights of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority meeting he...
NVCA Board Meeting Highlights October 25, 2019
Next Meeting: November 22, 2019, Tiffin Centre for Conservation, Utopia
For the full meeting agenda including documents and reports, visit nvca.on.ca/about/boardofdirectors
A data sharing agreement is being drafted to
2019 Third Quarter Budget Report
ensure the share hydrology modelling data is
only used for the purpose of research and
On March 22, 2019 the Board approved the
development.
Once the draft is completed, staff will share the
given to the Board to update on the status of
agreement with the Board of Directors for
the budget activities and any variations
revision and review.
expected.
Meeting with Ministry of
The following are the highlights for the first 9
Environment, Conservation and
months of operations of the NVCA:
Parks.
Expenditures to date are on track, with
On October 28, NVCA will be meeting with the
69.40% of the budgeted expenses (75%
Minister of Environment, Conservation and
of budget year completed).
Parks (MECP), as part of the pre-consultation
meetings that MECP is holding with all 36
conservation authorities. The pre-consulting
Revenues are tracking well, with 78.59%
meetings are for an opportunity to outline the
of the budgeted revenues recognized.
delineation between mandatory and non-
This includes the first nine months of the
mandatory services and activities, how these
general municipal levy of $1,814,057.
are currently funded, and their connections and
Program areas at this time, are tracking
the Made-in-Ontario Environmental Plan
revenues and expenditures consistent
Here are a list of documents NVCA will be
with the approved budget and a
bringing to the meeting
balanced budget is anticipated.
2019 Program Overview.pdf
Municipal Introduction Session Slides.pdf
Sharing mapping data with
Greenland International Consulting
2018 Annual Report
2019 Budget
Watershed
Management Services provided a verbal update
2020 Draft Budget
to the Board of Directors regarding sharing
Integrated Watershed Management Plan
hydrology modelling data with Greenland
International Consulting for research and
development purposes.
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www.nvca.on.ca
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In brief
No other items to report.
Future Meetings and Events
SERO 2019 Ecological Restoration AGM
and Workshop
Dates:
November 1, 9:00 AM -November 2, 2019
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195
8th Line, Utopia
Lost in the Woods with campfire cookout
(ages 4-11)
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:00 AM
3:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195
8th Line, Utopia
GPS and Map Navigation (age 12-19)
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:00 AM
3:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195
8th Line, Utopia
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8195 8 Line, Utopia, ON, L0M 1T0 705-424-1479 admin@nvca.on.ca
www.nvca.on.ca
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14.h) Correspondence dated October 25, 2019 from Simcoe Muskoka District...
October 25, 2019
Honourable Christine Elliott
Minister of Health 10th Floor, Hepburn Block
80 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, ON M7A 2C4
Dear Minister Elliott:
On behalf of the Board of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit I wish to commend your
decision to prohibit the promotion of vapour products in convenience stores and gas stations effective
January 1, 2020. This regulatory amendment to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 will have immediate
and long-lasting benefits, protecting the health of the youth in our province.
Your leadership is in keeping with the letter from the Board of Health to you and the federal Minister of
Health on September 18, 2019, calling for stringent restrictions on the display and promotion of vaping
products and to ban flavoured e-cigarettes. This is to help prevent the further uptake of vaping (and
with it, the potential risk of smoking commencement) by youth. The Board noted that vaping has been
increasing rapidly in our youth which has been borne out in the evidence: A 74% increase in vaping
among youth aged 16-19 in Canada was reported from 2017 to 2018.
In recognizing this significant amendment to display and promotion regulation, I renew the Board of
Health’s request to ban flavoured e-cigarettes. With thousands of flavours of e-liquid available,
including candy and fruit-flavoured varieties, the evidence clearly supports that flavoured e-liquid is a
significant factor in youth uptake and use .
The Ministry of Health’s leadership in enacting the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 one year ago has
been critical to the protection of Ontario’s citizens from the harms of tobacco, vaping and cannabis.
The Board of Health recognizes this action as being an important step, and recommends the further
development of a renewed comprehensive tobacco control strategy towards the tobacco endgame
goal of achieving a smoking rate of less than 5% by 2035.
Thank you for your leadership on this very important public health matter.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL Signed By:
Anita Dubeau
Board of Health Chair
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14.h) Correspondence dated October 25, 2019 from Simcoe Muskoka District...
Cc: Ontario Boards of Health
Association of Local Public Health Agencies
Ontario Public Health Association
Ontario Tobacco Research Unit
Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco
Municipal Councils of Simcoe Muskoka
Members of Parliament in Simcoe Muskoka
Members of Provincial Parliament in Simcoe Muskoka
Central Local Health Integration Network
North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network
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14.i) Correspondence from Simcoe County District School Board and Simcoe...
NOTICE OF PASSING OF AN AMENDING EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-
LAW BY SIMCOE COUNTYDISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
TAKE NOTICE that on the 22ndday of May,2019,the Simcoe CountyDistrict School Board
(the “Board”) passedEducation Development Charges AmendingBy-law, 2019(the “Amending
By-law”),which amends the Education Development Charges By-law,(2018)of the Board.
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal the Amending By-law to the
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly theOntario Municipal Board)under Section 257.74 of
nd
the Education Actby filing with the Secretary of the School Board on or before the 2
day of
July, 2019, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the Amending By-law and the reasons
supporting the objection. The appeal may not raise an issue that could have been raised in an
appeal under Section 257.65 of theEducation Act of Education Development ChargesBy-law,
(2018).
The Amending By-law comesinto force on May 27, 2019.
The Amending By-law increases the education development charge on residential development
(per dwelling unit)and non-residential development (per square foot of gross floor area)to the
following amounts for the periods shown below:
May 27, 2019 October 30, 2019October 30, 2020October 30, 2021October 30, 2022
Type of
to to to to to
Development
October29, 2019October 29, 2020October 29, 2021October 29, 2022October 29, 2023
Residential:
Per Dwelling $1,611$1,911$2,211$2,511$2,811
Unit
Non-Residential:
Per Square Foot
$0.37$0.39$0.41$0.43$0.45
of Gross Floor
Area
The Amending By-law increases the term of Education Development Charges By-law,(2018)to
five years.
A complete copyof the amending by-law isavailable for examination on the Board’s websiteat
www.scdsb.on.caand atthe offices of the Boardlocated at 1170 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario.
For further information, please contact Andrew Keuken, Managerof Planningat (705)734-6363,
Ext. 11513or akeuken@scdsb.on.ca.
rd
day of May, 2019.
Dated at the Township of Springwater this 23
Steve Blake
Director of Education
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14.i) Correspondence from Simcoe County District School Board and Simcoe...
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DistrictSchool
Board 46 Alliance Boulevard
Barrie,Ontario,CanadaL4M5K3
Tel 705.722.3555
Fax 705.722.6534
www.smcdsb.on.ca
NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF AN EDUCATION
DEVELOPMENT CHARGE AMENDING BY-LAW
BY THE SIMCOE MUSKOKA CATHOLIC
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
TAKE NOTICE that the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (the Education Development Charge
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Amending By-law No. 51-01-2019 (the - on the 5day of June, 2019 under section 257.70 of the Education Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. E.2, as amended (the
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under Section 257.73
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of the Act, in respect of the By-law, by filing with the Secretary of the Board on or before the 15 day of July, 2019 anotice of
appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection, along with the required feeof$300 payable
to the Ministry of Finance.
The schedule of education development charges imposed by the By-law for residential development shall be the following amounts
per dwelling unit for the periods set out below:
June 10, 2019 to October 29, 2019: $748.00;
October 30, 2019 to October 29, 2020: $1,048.00;
October 30, 2020 to October 29, 2021: $1,348.00;
October 30, 2021 to October 29, 2023: $1,472.00;
The schedule of education development charges imposed by the By-law for non-residential development shall be the following
amounts per square foot of gross floor area for the periods set out below:
June 10, 2019 to October 29, 2020: $0.13;
October 30, 2020 to October 29, 2021: $0.14;
October 30, 2021 to October 29, 2023: $0.15;
Education Development Charges are imposed on all development of lands in the County of Simcoe, save and exceptthose
specifically exempted by the Board in the By-law. Accordingly a key map showing the location of lands affected by the By-law
is not provided as part of this notice.
A copy of the complete By-law is available for examination in the offices of the Board located at 46 Alliance Boulevard, Barrie,
Ontario, during regular office hours, being between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Notice of a proposed by-law amending the By-law or the passage of such an amending by-law is not required to be given toany
person or organization, other than to certain clerks of municipalities or secretaries of school boards, unless the personor organization
gives the secretary of the Board a written request for notice of any amendments to the By-law and has provided a returnaddress.
Dated at the City of Barrie
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This 6day of June, 2019
Brian Beal
Director of Education and
Secretary-Treasurer of the
Board (705) 722-3555
Our Vision: We are a faith-filled Catholic learning community dedicated to excellence
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14.j) Correspondence dated October 15, 2019 from Town of Penetanguishene...
Townof/VilledePenetanguishene
October 15, 2019
Harry Hughes, Mayor
Delivered by email to:
Township of Oro-Medonte
harry.hughes@oro-medonte.ca
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L2E0
Dear Mayor and Council;
Re: Seeking Support Penetanguishene as a primary location for Francophone University
The Provincial Government announced on September 7, 2019 that a memorandum of
understanding had been reached between the Provincial and Federal Governments on
the Université rançais. The signed MOU affirmed both governments
commitment to address the needs of more than 600,000 Francophones in Ontario with
respect to postsecondary education.
The Town of Penetanguishene wholeheartedly believes that Penetanguishene needs to
be considered as the primary location due to its long standing French culture and
heritage, the value add for the future of students studying in French, the location, the
appropriate infrastructure to support such a worthwhile venture, and the overall quality
of life for future students.
For these reasons, at the regular meeting of Council held on October 9, 2019, the Council
of the Town of Penetanguishene passed a resolution seeking support from our
neighbouring lower tier municipalities in the County of Simcoe as we lobby the Provincial
and Federal governments in the pursuit of a Francophone University being situated in the
Town of Penetanguishene.
As such, please find enclosed a copy of the above noted resolution. If you require further
information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 705-549-7453 or
dleroux@penetanguishene.ca.
Most Sincerely,
Doug Leroux, Mayor
Town of Penetanguishene
cc: Jeff Lees, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Penetanguishene
George Cornell, Warden, County of Simcoe
Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer, County of Simcoe
10 rue Robert St. West/ouest, P.O./C.P. Box 5009 Tel: 705.549.7453 Fax: 705.549.3743
Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2 www.penetanguishene.ca
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14.j) Correspondence dated October 15, 2019 from Town of Penetanguishene...
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
October 9, 2019
MOVED BY: Councillor Michel Mayotte
SECONDED BY: Councillor Debbie Levy
THAT through collaboration
wholeheartedly the pursuance of the new Francophone University primary location
being situated in the Town of Penetanguishene;
AND THAT Council requests formal support from neighbouring municipalities within the
County of Simcoe, as well as community partners with a vested interest in the local
French culture and heritage.
CARRIED.
Mayor Doug Leroux
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14.j) Correspondence dated October 15, 2019 from Town of Penetanguishene...
The Corporation of The Town of Penetanguishene
Regular Council
COMMITTEE: Council
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Mayor Leroux
SUBJECT: Francophone University Council Support
REPORT: CAO-2019-10
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
The Provincial Government announced on September 7, 2019 that a memorandum of
understanding had been reached between the Provincial and Federal Governments on
It has been suggested that a joint working group will be formed between the two levels of
government to decide on expenditures, timelines and activities for the $126 million project;
long standing
French culture and heritage, the value add for the future of students studying in French,
the location, the appropriate infrastructure to support such a worthwhile venture, and the
overall quality of life for future students;
Council is being asked to support the pursuance of the new Francophone University
primary location being situated in the Town of Penetanguishene;
Strong efforts will be made to engage with our local MPP and Associate Minister of
of Francophone Affairs, the Ministry of
Training, Colleges and Universities, in addition to the appropriate Federal Government
Ministries.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT
wholeheartedly the pursuance of the new Francophone University primary location being situated
in the Town of Penetanguishene;
AND THAT Council requests formal support from neighbouring municipalities within the County
of Simcoe, as well as community partners with a vested interest in the local French culture and
heritage.
BACKGROUND
Under the previous (2014-2018) term of Council, there was some political lobbying of the
Provincial Government with respect to Penetanguishene being the most ideal location for a
Francophone University. Soon thereafter, the notion of a Francophone University was put in
abeyance.
On September 7, 2019, a news release from the Provincial Government indicated that the
Governments of Canada and Ontario reached a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the
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Regular Council
ANALYSIS
Signed Memorandum of Understanding
than 600,000 Francophones in Ontario with respect to postsecondary education.
Highlights from the MOU are included on the attached news release.
It has been suggested through several news outlets that the two levels of government
have promised to strike a joint working group to decide on eligible expenditures,
timelines and activities for the estimated $126 million school project.
Location
For a number of reasons with supported rationale, Penetanguishene needs to be considered by
-language university.
Between the long standing French culture and heritage in the area, the benefits to the students
and the strength it would bring to the sub-region as a whole, the economic value it would bring
to North Simcoe and Simcoe County, the ideal location geographically, or the existing
infrastructure to support such a worthwhile venture, Penetanguishene needs to be considered
as the primary location moving forward. Further, there will be immense value for the
Francophone Community, both locally and provincially, for the students as well as the Province
as a whole. Penetanguishene is one of a few French designated areas in Central Ontario. In
Simcoe County, the Townships of Essa and Tiny are the other two designated areas.
es, transportation,
sports, food, social and housing components, all of which Penetanguishene can support.
Nothing compares to the quality of life that can be offered in the Heart of Georgian Bay.
Next Steps
important to start engaging our local MPP and Associate
Issues, Jill Dunlop. Further, reaching out to and engaging the Ministry of Francophone Affairs
and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities will be good strategic choices. In
addition to the Provincial Ministries, engaging with the Federal Government and respective
Ministries will be important.
At this time, Council is being asked to support highlighting for the Province of Ontario and
Government of Canada why Penetanguishene needs to be considered as the primary location
moving forward for the Francophone University.
In preliminary discussions on October 7, 2019 with Administration and the Warden at the
County of Simcoe, they have no initial concerns with providing support to the approach
generally articulated in this report. Further, as things move forward, it will be important to be
aligned strategically when it comes time for discussions with the Provincial and/or the Federal
Governments.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no material financial implications as a result of this report that cannot be accounted for
in the respective budget.
RISK MANAGEMENT
There are no direct significant risk management implications as a result of this report.
COMMUNICATION & MARKETING
As this matter progresses and significant updates are available, the Mayor and/or Administration
will keep Council and the public apprised of progress.
RELEVANT BACKGROUND REPORT(S)
None
SUSTAINABILITY
One pillar:
1. Economic Prosperity
STRATEGIC GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Municipal objectives:
Programs
Support local & regional economic development
Projects
Develop initiatives to create a complete community
Prepared by: Jeff Lees, CPA, CGA, Chief Administrative Officer
Reviewed by: Not applicable
COW Meeting Date: N/A
Council Meeting Date: October 9, 2019
ATTACHMENTS
Att. #1 Sept. 7, 2019 Province of Ontario News Release
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October 18, 2019
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Provincial Policy Statement Review – Proposed Policies
Submitted via the Environmental Registry of Ontario
RE: 2019 Provincial Policy Statement Review
Please be advised that Township of Puslinch Council, at its meeting held on October 16, 2019,
considered the aforementioned topic and subsequent to discussion, the following was resolved:
That the County of Wellington report regarding the 2019 Provincial Policy Statement
be received; and
That Council supports the County of Wellington’s position with respect to the 2019
Provincial Policy Statement; and
That Council directs staff to submit the County of Wellington comments to the EBR
and to endorse the County of Wellington’s comments by way of forwarding the
commentsto all municipalities.
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of Council, please accept the Township of
Puslinchcomments with respectto theProvincial PolicyStatementReviewo Proposed Policies.
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COMMITTEE REPORT
To: Chair and Members of the Planning Committee
From: Sarah Wilhelm, Manager of Policy Planning
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2019
Subject: 2019 Provincial Policy Statement Review
1.0Background
To further support its Housing Supply Action Plan and other priorities, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing is consulting on proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). Comments are requested
prior to October 20, 2019 (EBR Registry Number #019-0279).
The current PPS, which came into effect April 30, 2014, provides overall policy direction on matters of provincial
interest related to land use planning and development across Ontario. Where provincial plans are in effect (such
as the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Greenbelt Plan in Wellington), such plans:
provide additional, and in some cases, more specific land use planning policies
take precedence over the policies of the PPS in the event of a conflict
Where policies in the PPS do not overlap with policies in provincial plans, the policies of the PPS must be
independently satisfied.
This report provides an overview of the key policy changes and responds briefly to questions posed by the
province in the consultation documents.
2.0 Key Changes to the Provincial Policy Statement
Many of the proposed changes appear to have little impact on the County as they:
1.harmonize the PPS with the 2019 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (“Growth Plan”) which
already applies to Wellington; or
2.the Growth Plan policies are more specific/restrictive than the draft PPS.
In other respects, staff have identified the following key areas with the greatest impact on land use planning in
Wellington County.
Agriculture
Current PPS policies allow for planning authorities to permit non-agricultural uses in prime agricultural areas
subject to meeting specific criteria. Some examples of non-agricultural uses include manufacturing, automobile
sales, golf courses, and campgrounds. The draft policies remove the criterion that the proposed use “complies
with the minimum distance separation formulae” (MDS). Instead, impacts on surrounding agricultural
operations and lands are to be “informed by provincial guidelines”. This is more permissive when compared to
language used elsewhere in the PPS, such as “in accordance with provincial guidelines”. While the wording
would allow for consideration of guidelines in addition to MDS, such as the “Guidelines on Permitted Uses in
2019 Provincial Policy Statement Review (PD2019-16)
September 12, 2019 Planning Committee 1
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Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas” we have questions about what these changes mean for MDS
implementation.
Mineral Aggregates
Changes to subsection 2.5.2.4 include additional policy direction that depth of extraction be addressed through
processes under the Aggregate Resources Act. The intent of the new wording is unclear and we are concerned
that it may be meant to remove the ability of municipalities to continue to use vertical zoning to regulate
extraction below the water table.
For gravel pits outside of the Greenbelt area and subject to satisfactory long-term rehabilitation, draft policies
allow consideration of extraction in provincially significant wetlands (applies to areas outside of the County),
woodlands, valleylands, wildlife habitat, areas of natural and scientific interest; fish habitat; and habitat of
endangered species and threatened species. The Growth Plan is more restrictive for some features, but overall,
the more permissive draft policies would appear to allow interim negative impacts to features and areas in
favour of potential long-term environmental benefits through rehabilitation.
Indigenous Consultation
New requirement for planning authorities to:
engage with Indigenous communities and coordinate on land use planning matters; and
engage with Indigenous communities and consider their interests when identifying, protecting and
managing cultural heritage and archaeological resources.
Extension of Planning Horizon
The planning horizon is extended from 20 to 25 years. We do not know whether the province intends to address
this change in the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, which provides a growth forecast to 2041.
Housing
The province has changed housing policies and related terms in an effort to encourage a greater mix and supply
of housing. For example, a new term “housing options” provides more specific policy direction about housing
types. The draft policies increase the required supply of land for residential growth from ten years to twelve
years. Municipalities are also given the option to maintain land with servicing capacity to provide a five-year
supply of residential units (up from three). Overall, these changes appear to be positive, but we will continue to
assess as more information becomes available.
Servicing Hierarchy and Private Communal Services
The draft PPS clarifies that the servicing hierarchy supports protecting the environment, human health and
safety. With that in mind, upper-tier municipalities are required to work with lower-tier municipalities to assess
long-term impacts of individual services on environmental health and character of rural settlement areas and
the feasibility of full municipal services or private communal services. Policies specify that communal services
are preferred for development of multiple residential units/lots where municipal services are not available,
planned or feasible.
Land Use Compatibility
Stronger protection is provided for existing or planned major facilities (including industries, manufacturing uses,
other facilities and infrastructure) from proposed sensitive lands uses (such as residences, day care centres,
etc.).
2019 Provincial Policy Statement Review (PD2019-16)
September 12, 2019 Planning Committee 2
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3.0 Comments
Questions from MinistryResponse
1.Do the proposed policies effectively The PPS has become much less relevant to Wellington
support goals related to increasing because of the more specific, more restrictive, sameor
housing supply, creating and similar policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
maintaining jobs, and red tape Horseshoe.
reduction while continuing to protect
the environment, farmland, and public The Province should consider fully implementing the PPS in
health and safety? the Greater Golden Horseshoe through one policy document
- the provincial Growth Plan. This would reduce red tape by
eliminating policy duplication and streamline the review of
development applications.
2.Do the proposed policies strike the The policy changes for mineral aggregate resources do not
right balance? Why or why not? effectively balance the need:
for local Council input regarding depth of extraction as
below water table extraction is a permanent change to
the landscape
to protect the environment by allowing extraction to be
considered within natural heritage features and areas
We do not support these permissive aggregate policies in the
draft PPS, particularly in areas of the County where there is a
high concentration of gravel pits.
3.How do these policies take into See response to question 1.
consideration the views of Ontario
communities?
4.Are there any other policy changes that See response to question 1.
are needed to support key priorities for
housing, job creation, and streamlining
of development approvals?
5.Are there other tools that are needed The province should support municipalities and housing
to help implement the proposed developers by researching and sharing best practices to
policies? facilitate a greater mix of housing options and increase the
supply of affordable rental accommodations.
We have reported on the PPS review at this time to ensure that County Council may consider these comments
prior to the October 20, 2019 deadline. We will be attending an information session with the province
September 9 and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is working on a response. Planning staff
may augment this report if we become aware of new information of relevance to Wellington.
2019 Provincial Policy Statement Review (PD2019-16)
September 12, 2019 Planning Committee 3
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Recommendation
That the report “2019 Provincial Policy Statement Review” be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing and be circulated to member municipalities in Wellington County.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Wilhelm, BES, MCIP, RPP
Manager of Policy Planning
2019 Provincial Policy Statement Review (PD2019-16)
September 12, 2019 Planning Committee 4
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Ministry of Natural Ministre des Richesses
Resources and Forestrynaturelles et des Forêts
Strategic and IndigenousDirection des politiques relatives aux
Policy Branchstratégies et aux affaires autochtones
Policy DivisionDivision de la politique
300 Water Street300, rue Water
rd
Floor North
33e étage Nord
Peterborough ON K9J 3C7Peterborough (Ontario) K9J 3C7
Tel: 705-755-1727Tél.: 705-755-1727
October 29, 2019
Re: Environmental Registry notice (019-0732) by the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry regarding proposal to amend three statutes and make a new regulation
Greetings,
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is proposing legislative
changes to seven statutes and to make a new regulation under the Lakes and Rivers
Improvement Act. The legislative changes are part of the proposed Better for People,
Smarter for Business Act, 2019. If passed, these changes are intended to support the
government’s commitment to reduce unnecessary red tape and regulatory burden and
modernize government to be simpler, faster and more cost-effective, while ensuring the
sustainable use of natural resources and public health and safety are not compromised.
A proposal to amend the following three Acts and propose a new regulation is posted on
the Environmental Registry.
1.Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994
2.Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act
3.Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act and new Minister’s regulation under the
Act
The proposed amendments and new regulation are described below:
Proposed amendments to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994, would if
passed:
o Enable the issuance of a “permit” to allow a person to remove forest resources
from a Crown forest for non-forestry purposes.
o Modernize the requirements for annual work schedules by removing the
requirement for MNRF approval.
o Enable the Minister to extend a Forest Management Plan.
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Proposed amendments to the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act, would if passed:
o Allow future regulations to be made, where appropriate, to relieve existing
activities from requirements that would apply to new activities.
o Enable the use of a rules-in-regulation approach, or the mandatory issuance of
approvals for more activities, subject to conditions and requirements that would
be set out in regulation intended to streamline approvals for the specified
activities.
o Clarify the types of geological evaluation and testing activities captured by the
definition of “well”.
Proposed amendments to the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, would if passed:
o Create a new Minister’s regulation-making authority in the Lakes and Rivers
Improvement Act to allow the Minister to require some owners of electricity-
producing dams to, where necessary, assess, monitor and report on methyl
mercury related impacts to water and fish.
o Amend an existing authority to incorporate guidelines by reference in the
regulations.
Regulation Proposal
o If the proposed Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act legislative amendment is
passed, the ministry proposes to develop a subsequent Minister’s regulation that
if made, would require some dam owners of electricity-producing dams to, where
necessary, assess, monitor and report on mercury levels in surface water and/or
fish tissue. We are also seeking comments on this proposed regulation via this
notice.
Owners of the twelve existing dams that currently have mercury assessment, monitoring
and reporting requirements established through Ministry of Environment, Conservation
and Parks issued Permits to Take Water, would, if the regulation is made, continue
these requirements under the authority of the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act and
reporting would be to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Each of these
twelve Permits to Take Water were subject to consultation prior to their issuance.
New or significantly redeveloped electricity-producing dams may, if the regulation is
made, require assessment, monitoring and reporting of mercury, where there is a new
or expanded head pond area and/or where there are identified risks associated with
human consumption of fish.
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is concurrently consulting on a
proposal to amend the Ontario Water Resources Act Permit to Take Water
requirements for electricity-producing facilities. For more information, please visit
https://ero.ontario.caand enter 019-0545 in the search to view this Environmental
Registry notice.
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In addition, there are other administrative and housekeeping changes proposed for the
Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994and the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act.
All proposed changes to MNRF statutes appear in the proposed Better for People,
Smarter for Business Act, 2019, which can be found through the following link to the Bill
on the Legislative Assembly,
https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-
business/bills/parliament-42/session-1/bill-132.
MNRF recognizes that this proposal may be of interest to you. To view the
Environmental Registry notice, please visit https://ero.ontario.caand enter 019-0732 in
the search.
Proposed changes to the Aggregate Resources Actare also included in the proposed
Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019and are the subject of a separate
registry proposal posting. For more information, please visit Environmental Registry of
Ontario and enter 019-0556 in the search. Please note the posting related to proposed
changes to the Aggregate Resources Actwill close on November 4, 2019.
We invite you to contact Tigist Abebe at 416-314-0961 or SIPB@ontario.cawith any
questions.
Sincerely,
Tosh Gierek
A/Director
Strategic and Indigenous Policy Branch
Policy Division
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www.springwater.ca
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, Ontario
L9X 1A8 Canada
Open House Concerning the Township of Springwater
Official Plan Review
Reference Official Plan Review
Take notice that an Open House will be held by the Township of Springwater with
respect to lands within the entire geographic area of the Township on November 14,
2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Springwater Administration Centre, 2231
Nursery Road with regards to the Township Official Plan Review.
Purpose
The Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies intended to guide future
land use, physical development, and growth within the Township of Springwater. The
to be updated to ensure that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS),
2014 and conforms with other Provincial plans and the County of Simcoe Official Plan.
and
emerging values and growth management framework of the Township and ensure it is
consistent with Provincial and County policies. To date, Visioning Sessions, including a
workshop, were held, and a Discussion Paper and a Growth Management Strategy were
prepared. The draft Discussion Paper and draft Growth Management Strategy are
available for review on the Township of Springwater website at www.springwater.ca/OPR.
The purpose of this Open House is to provide information to interested stakeholders
regarding the draft Discussion Paper and draft Growth Management Strategy, which have
been made available on the Township.
Comments regarding the draft documents are welcomed and encouraged.
Open House Format
The Open House is intended to provide for informal discussion regarding the process and
information contained within draft documents completed to date. A brief presentation will
be provided by staff at approximately 7:15 p.m. after which stakeholders are encouraged
to view information boards and discuss the project with staff members on an informal one-
on-one basis.
If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like your comments and/or concerns
received by members of Council, please submit your comments in writing to: c/o the
Director of Planning Services, Brent Spagnol, MCIP, RPP, 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing,
ON L9X 1A8, or email: planning@springwater.ca and provide your name and mailing
address.
Statutory Public Meeting
It should be noted that the Open House does not represent the formal Statutory Public
Meeting.
The Statutory Public Meeting under Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13
as amended for the Township of Springwater Official Plan Review is scheduled to take
place at the Township Administration Centre at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday December 5, 2019.
Additional notice will be provided for this formal meeting.
Phone: 705-728-4784 Planning Services Fax: 705-728-6957
Ext.2019
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Additional information
For further information on the Official Plan Review, please contact:
Brent Spagnol, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning Services
Township of Springwater
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, ON L9X 1A8
P. 705-728-4784 Ext. 2049
Brent.Spagnol@springwater.ca
st
Dated at the Township of Springwater, Ontario on October 31, 2019.
Phone: 705-728-4784 Planning Services Fax: 705-728-6957
Ext.2019
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING - OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW
PURSUANT TO SECTION 26(3) AND (4) OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990 (AS
AMENDED) TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD BY THE TOWNSHIP
OF SPRINGWATER:
WHEN: December 5, 2019
WHERE: Township of Springwater Administration Centre, 2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, ON L9X 1A8
TIME: 6:30pm Review of Display Boards
7:00pm Council Meeting-Springwater Official Plan Review
A location map is not provided with this notice, as the Official Plan Review applies to all
lands within the Township of Springwater.
Purpose
The Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies intended to guide future land
use, physical development, and growth within the Township of Springwater. The Township
current Official Plan was approved in January 1998; however, the Plan needs to be updated to
ensure that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2014 and conforms with
other Provincial plans and the County of Simcoe Official Plan.
values and growth management framework of the Township and ensure it is consistent with
Provincial and County policies. To date, Visioning Sessions, including a workshop, were held,
and a Discussion Paper and a Growth Management Strategy were prepared, which have been
August 2018.
The purpose of this Public Meeting is to identify the various changes to Provincial Policy and the
County Official Plan and summarize the policy recommendations rising from the Discussion Paper
and Growth Management Strategy all of which provided the basis
Review.
Tell Us What You Think
The public is invited to attend this statutory public meeting to provide input into the Official Plan
Review process and scope of work. We would like your input to identify policies of the Official
Plan which may be revised through the review process. Input received from the public will be
considered in the Official Plan Review.
Written Submissions
If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like your comments and/or concerns received
by members of Council, please submit your comments in writing to: c/o the Director of Planning
Services, Brent Spagnol, MCIP, RPP, 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing, ON L9X 1A8, or email:
planning@springwater.ca and provide your name and mailing address.
Additional Information
For further information on the Official Plan Review, please contact:
Brent Spagnol, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning Services
Township of Springwater
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, ON L9X 1A8
P. 705-728-4784 Ext. 2049
Brent.Spagnol@springwater.ca
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DATED THIS 17 day of October, 2019.
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Toromont CatPower Systems
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RE: APS470G Rental generator set at Carmel Pharms
To whom it may concern,
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built to meet SAE J1074 sound attenuation standards and 75 db(A) at 7meters, free field. When site conditions
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attenuation material to lower the effect of the generator noise. In this case, fencing has been installed equipped with
the Echo Barrier product (https://www.echobarrier.com/). Other rental companies and ourselves have used this
product successfully in the past in residential and commercial areas requiring reduced noise levels.
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Rental Sales Manager
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268 Orenda Rd.
Brampton, ON L6T 1E9
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www.springwater.ca
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, Ontario
L9X 1A8 Canada
October 21, 2019
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
th
8195 8 Line
Utopia ON, L0M 1T0
RE: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Levy
Please be advised that at its meeting of October 16, 2019, Council of the Township of
Springwater passed the following resolution:
C457-2019
Moved by: Coughlin
Seconded by: Moore
Whereas the Township of Springwater, like all municipalities in Ontario must
confront fiscal limitations and re-evaluate programs, services, and the financial
sustainability of each;
And Whereas the Township of Springwater is a constituent municipality in portions
of the watershed under the jurisdiction of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority and is compelled to remit non-negotiable levy funding to the Authority on
an annual basis;
And Whereas the Township of Springwater cannot exercise line-item scrutiny of
Authority itself provide detailed substantiation of the same to its member
municipalities like the Township of Springwater;
And Whereas the Township of Springwater must account for all taxpayer funds it
expends within its operations and that it forwards to local agencies and boards;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Township of Springwater requests that the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority provide prior to passage of its 2020
budget the following:
(1) Its interpretation and understanding of its mandated operations as found in the
current Conservation Authorities Act, 1990, R.S.O. 1990, c.C.27 and its prescribed
regulations;
(2) The costs of each as determined under (1);
(3) Detailed definitions and determinations of what can be characterized as non-
mandatory programming and service(s);
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(4) The costs of each as determined under (3);
(5) Detailed definitions and determinations of fee-for-service activities of the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, the revenues they generate as the
activities take place within and/or requests originate from geographic area of the
Township of Springwater; and
(6) The costs that arise from programs and services enabled through the
Memorandum of Understanding with the Severn Sound Environmental
Association.
And That this resolution be circulated to Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of the
Environment, Conservation, and Parks, the Honourable Jeff Yurek, the County of
Simcoe, all Ontario municipalities, the NVCA and Ontario's other 35 Conservation
Authorities, and Conservation Ontario.
Carried
Sincerely,
Renée Chaperon
Clerk
/cp
cc. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks
The County of Simcoe
Conservation Ontario
Ontario municipalities
Ontario Conservation Authorities
Phone: 705-728-4784 Fax: 705-728-6957
Ext. 2015
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www.springwater.ca
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, Ontario
L9X 1A8 Canada
October 21, 2019
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
th
8195 8 Line
Utopia ON, L0M 1T0
RE: Conservation Authority Levies
Please be advised that at its meeting of October 16, 2019, Council of the Township of
Springwater passed the following resolution:
C456-2019
Moved by: Coughlin
Seconded by: Cabral
Whereas the Township of Springwater supports the objects of balance on
conservation, environmental stewardship, and sustainability to anchor its
operations, planning, services, and strategic vision;
And Whereas the Township of Springwater understands the need for both the
Province and its municipalities to deliver clear, costed, and sustainable programs
and services for taxpayers;
And Whereas both tiers of government must assess all programs and services to
eliminate duplication and balance costs on tests of affordability, health, safety, and
environmental stewardship;
And Whereas the Minister of Environment, Conservation, and Parks signaled on
August 16, 2019 of a need for conservation authorities to re-focus their operations
related to core mandates as currently defined in the Conservation Authorities Act,
1990, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27 and its prescribed regulations;
And Whereas the Minister of Environment, Conservation, and Parks signaled on
August 16, 2019 that Conservation Authorities should not proceed with any
increases to fees or levies;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Township of Springwater supports any
Provincial effort to require its municipal levy only apply to core mandated programs
and services;
And That this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of the
Environment, Conservation, and Parks, the Honourable Jeff Yurek, the County of
Simcoe, all Ontario municipalities, the NVCA and Ontario's other 35 Conservation
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Conservation Authorities Act and the willingness to participate in all consultations
and submissions to the same.
Carried
Sincerely,
Renée Chaperon
Clerk
/cp
cc. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks
The County of Simcoe
Conservation Ontario
Ontario municipalities
Ontario Conservation Authorities
Phone: 705-728-4784 Fax: 705-728-6957
Ext. 2015
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Embracing the Future
while Remembering our Past
www.stirling-rawdon.com
November 5, 2019
The Honourable Doug Downey
Attorney General of Ontario
McMurtry-Scott Building
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720 Bay St., 11 floor
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Dear Sir:
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At a meeting of the Township of Stirling-Rawdon Finance and Personnel Committee held on
October 29, 2019 the following motion was passed:
and further that the Township of Stirling-Rawdon endorse the report submitted by the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
and further that the Attorney General of Ontario be requested to conduct a full review
of joint and several liability as it affects municipalities
and further that this motion be forwarded to all Ontario municipalities for their
Council respectfully requests your favourable consideration of this important matter.
Yours truly,
Tawnya Donald
Clerk
c.c. Daryl Kramp, MPP Hastings-Lennox & Addington
All Ontario Municipalities
Township of Stirling-Rawdon 2529 Stirling-Marmora Road, Box 40, Stirling, ON K0K 3E0
Phone 613-395-3380 Fax 613-395-0864
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ISSUE DATE: November 07, 2019 CASE NO(S).: PL170878
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Appeal Tribunal (the ), and any reference to the Ontario Municipal Board or
Board in any publication of the Tribunal is deemed to be a reference to the Tribunal.
PROCEEDING COMMENCED UNDER subsection 17(40) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, as amended
Appellant: Burls Creek Event Grounds Inc. Et Al
Subject: Failure of Township of Oro-Medonte to
announce a decision respecting Proposed
Official Plan Amendment No. 2015-OPA-02
Municipality: Township of Oro-Medonte
OMB Case No.: PL170878
OMB File No.: PL170878
OMB Case Name: Burls Creek Event Grounds Inc. v. Oro-
Medonte (Township)
PROCEEDING COMMENCED UNDER subsection 34(11) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, as amended
Applicant and Appellant: Burls Creek Event Grounds Inc. Et Al
Subject: Application to amend Zoning By-law No. 97-95
- Refusal or neglect of Township of Oro-
Medonte to make a decision
Existing Zoning: General Commercial (GC), Agricultural/Rural
(A/RU), Agricultural/Rural Exception 32
(A/RU*32), Rural Residential 2 (RUR2), Private
Recreation Exception 30 (PR*30), Private
Recreation 31 (PR*31) and Environmental
Protection (EP)
Proposed Zoning: Private Recreation Exception XX (PR*XX),
Agricultural/Rural Exception YY (A/RU*YY),
Agricultural/Rural Exception ZZ (A/RU*ZZ) and
Environmental Protection (EP)
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Purpose: To permit camping, parking, concession
booths and minor soccer as an accessory use
Property Address/Description: Part of Lot 21 & 22, Concession 8 Et Al
Municipality: Township of Oro-Medonte
Municipality File No.: 2015-ZBA-15
OMB Case No.: PL170878
OMB File No.: PL170879
PROCEEDING COMMENCED UNDER subsection 22(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, as amended
Applicant and Appellant: Burls Creek Event Grounds Inc. Et Al
Subject: Request to amend the Official Plan - Failure of
County of Simcoe to adopt the requested
amendment
Existing Designation: Rural and Agricultural
Proposed Designated: Rural and Agricultural Subject to Exception
3.6.13 and Agricultural Special Exception
Section 3.6.13
Purpose: To permit camping, parking, concession
booths and minor soccer as an accessory use
Property Address/Description: Part of Lot 21 & 22, Concession 8 Et Al
Municipality: Township of Oro-Medonte
Approval Authority File No.: SC-OPA-1601
OMB Case No.: PL170878
OMB File No.: PL170887
PROCEEDING COMMENCED UNDER subsection 17(40) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13, as amended
Appellant: County of Simcoe
Appellant: Midhurst Development Doran Road Inc., and
Carson Road Development Inc.
Appellant: Midhurst Rose Alliance Inc.
Appellant: Township of Springwater
and others
Subject: Failure of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing
to announce a decision respecting the Official
Plan for
the County of Simcoe
Municipality: County of Simcoe
OMB Case No.: PL091167
OMB File No.: PL091167
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Heard: April 1-12, May 16Oro-Medonte, ON
APPEARANCES:
Parties Counsel*/Representative
Nick Macos
Adam Giel
Township of Oro-Medonte Chris Williams
Andrea Skinner
County of Simcoe Marshall Green
Mark Vernon
Save Oro Inc. and West Oro David Donnelly
Alexandra Whyte
DECISION DELIVERED BY SHARYN VINCENT AND ORDER OF THE
TRIBUNAL
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
\[1\] The appeals determined in this
Creek Event Grounds Inc. et al., (against the failures of both the Councils of
the Township of Oro-Medonte (Township) and the County of Simcoe (County) to
make decisions with respect to applications to amend the Township and County Official
Plans and the Township Zoning By-law. The approvals are sought to crystalize the
permissions necessary to permit ongoing, dual/reversionary, accessory use of lands
used, designated and zoned for Agricultural use adjacent to an existing longstanding
open air events venue. The permissions sought would allow intermittent camping,
parking and concession booths, but only in conjunction with concert and other special
events on the venue lands located immediately to the west.
\[2\] The permissions are required because the Appellant had sought temporary
permissions in 2015 pursuant to s. 39 of the Planning Act. Time-specific permissions
were granted following an 11-day hearing before a panel of the then Ontario Municipal
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Board that became referred to as the TUBL, an acronym for a temporary use by-law
(PL151011). As contemplated by the Planning Act, the temporary permissions were set
to, and did lapse on December 31, 2018. The term versionar
during the TUBL hearing to concisely describe the consecutively alternating use of the
lands to produce a viable rye grass crop around scheduled events when the lands may
be used for a combination of parking, camping and concessions booths to varying
degrees, depending on attendance. A portion of the lands used to host soccer games
also forms part of the requested permissions, and was not contested by any of the
Parties.
\[3\] Prior to the commencement of this hearing, on March 19, 2019, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and HoZoning Order extending the
permissions to December 31, 2019, through the 2019 events season.
\[4\] On the eve of the commencement of the hearing, the Councils of both the County
and the Township considered positive recommendations from staff, who were ultimately
directed to appear in support of the applications to permit limited accessory camping,
parking and concession booths in conjunction with the permitted uses of the principal
venue.
\[5\] The County was not a Party to the TUBL hearing but participated fully in the
matter at hand to both support the Township position as a commenting agency and to
advance the case that the applications, including the consolidated appeal of the Official
Plan for the County of Simcoe for failing to recognize the existing event grounds and to
permit the new proposed accessory uses, are consistent with the four criteria of s.
2.3.6.1(b) and s. 2.3.6.2 of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS).
\[6\] These sections of the PPS require that planning authorities may only permit non-
agricultural uses in prime agricultural areas when it has been demonstrated that:
1. The land does not comprise a specialty crop area;
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2. The proposed use complies with the minimum distance separation formulae.
3. There is an identified need within the planning horizon provided for policy
1.1.2 for additional land to be designated to accommodate the proposed use;
4. Alternative locations have been evaluated, and
a. There are no reasonable locations which avoid prime agricultural
areas; and
b. There are no reasonable alternative locations in prime agricultural
areas with lower priority agricultural lands.
Section 2.3.6.2 Impacts from any new or expanding non-agricultural uses on
surrounding agricultural operations and land are to be mitigated to the extent
feasible.
\[7\] The Tribunal heard voluminous expert evidence from agrology witnesses,
planners, land economists and market analysts to address these four fundamental
criteria in an attempt by the opposition to defeat the proposition which had been allowed
by the decision of the Board in July of 2017. The witnesses, and therefore not
surprisingly, the evidence, with minor exceptions, is very similar to the opinions heard
by the previous panel as summarized in that decision, albeit in support of a temporary
by-law, and therefore is not revisited for the purpose of confirming same in this
disposition other than where to support the findings of the Tribunal.
\[8\] It was evident from the issues and testimony of the parties opposed, namely two
), that the principal issues were those of the neighbours who reside
opposite on the south side of the country concession which provides principle access to
the event venue. The main opposition to the proposed amendments lies in the
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proposition of, as described by their Counsel to include, ld parties, people swimming
naked in the lake, aggressively accosting residents on their properties, using privately-
owned sugar-bush as a liquor and weapons depot, urinating and defecating
indiscriminately across the road from the residents continuing in perpetuity. More
concisely, there issues were referred to as the llaballoo when raised in evidence.
THE EVIDENCE AND ANALYSIS
\[9\] Having heard all of the evidence, including a full evening session of input from a
balanced slate of 15 participants, the Tribunal
Grounds Inc, the County, and the Township, have established the following, or
SaveOro/WORA has failed to persuade the Tribunal of their contrary position. The
Tribunal makes the following findings:
i) The concept of dual reversionary accessory uses is consistent with the PPS
to protect Prime Agricultural lands because no lands according to numerous
witnesses, and Michael Hoffman in particular, will be permanently taken out of
production. Mr. Hoffman, the expert in the study of agrology retained by the
County to peer review the Appellants studies rendered this opinion while
under summons by SaveOro/WORA;
ii) Hoffman established the threshold by confirming that in his opinion, the
quality, nature or abundance of the crop taken, and the apprehension of soil
compaction, are not determinative to the retention of an agricultural use on
designated Prime Agricultural land as contemplated by the PPS;
iii) The construct of the proposed planning instruments make clear the terms and
conditions of the accessory uses as being limited in duration and only when
operative in conjunction with a permitted special event located on purpose
zoned lands. No change in the agricultural designation is proposed,
consistent with the PPS;
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iv) The SaveOro/WORA argument advanced through their planner Victor Doyle
asserting that the PPS directive to protect prime agricultural lands is
paramount, subject to the condition of limited non-
resifails as having no foundation given the cardinal opinion of
Hoffman as set out in ii) above. The witnessargument the
supply of prime agricultural uses have been, or would be impacted by the
proposal is thereby critically undermined and does not stand. It therefore
follows that the protection of Prime Agricultural land is maintained by the
concept of dual/reversionary use.
v) Mr Doyle also introduced the argument that the County, in order to satisfy the
terms of s. 2.3.6.1(b)(4)(ii) of the PPS set out in paragraph 6 of this decision,
was obliged to look beyond its own jurisdiction, in essence opining that the
need for an accessory use to an existing use permitted as of right, must be
considered in the context of the Growth Plan for Greater Golden Horseshoe.
The Tribunal finds this position untenable, and not reasonable given the
unrefuted longstanding existence of the event venue, the technical nature of
the required amendment to the County Official Plan, and the clearly
accessory nature of the camping, parking and concession booth uses. The
Tribunal is persuaded by the evidence of the planning witnesses for the
Appellant and the County that the robust alternate site search of over 10,000
parcels comprising some 100,000 acres satisfies the test under the PPS. The
market analysis undertaken by Urban Metrics crystalized the locational
advantages Creek site and the merit of the economic value of
making provision for the festivals to grow and adapt.
vi) Prior to the oral evidence at the hearing, and in the Agreed Statement of
Facts, all of the planning and agrology witnesses scheduled to lead evidence
were ad idem on the classification of the proposal as being a Type A land use
for the purpose of determining the minimum distance separation (MDS)
prescribed to protect existing livestock operations. At the outset of the
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hearing, the Tribunal was advised that Robert Clark, a planner/agrology
expert testifying on behalf of SaveOro/WORA, had resiled from his position in
the Agreed Statement, leaving Mr Clark as a singular voice opining the
proposed use to be a Type B land use requiring a 2,000 metre, as opposed to
1,000 metre separation from existing livestock operations. Mr Doyle
expressed no opinion on the issue. It became clear to the Tribunal that
Counsel for SaveOro/WORA in his questioning of witnesses was intent on
attempting to introduce the merits of requiring not only additional separation
but also visual buffering for his clients residences opposite the access point to
the TUBL lands by attempting to push the potential southerly limits of any
parking or camping as far away as possible, to be supplemented by planted
berming. These objectives have nothing to do with the MDS formulae or the
PPS test under s. 2.3.6.2 which addresses the protection of agricultural uses
and not rural residential. The Tribunal is not persuaded by Mr. Cs
contrary opinion.
vii) Extensive expert evidence was heard on the noise, traffic and other mitigation
measures deployed by the Appellant and the Township to address the
nuisance issues raised by the two principal representatives of
SaveOro/WORA, Wendy McKay and Bruce Wiggins. The Tribunal also heard
evidence on behalf of an existing farm operation from Ms Martensson-
Hemsted who owns and farms lands adjacent to the north east portion of the
subject lands, who contrary to the SaveOro/WORA position, has not found
the abutting events, including the camping and parking, to adversely affect
her operation. Nonetheless,
Special Event Permitting process of Council. The protocol has evolved to
include input from acoustic and traffic engineers, also the OPP and Ministry of
Transportation in both the staging and after the fact assessments of each
individual event. The permitting process is not part of the matter to be
determined by the Tribunal other than to inform the analysis as to whether
mitigation is being addressed.
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viii)The evidence of the extent of the efforts to mitigate the traffic and noise
impacts was both compelling and demonstrative of the resources deployed
both during events and devoted to assessing after the fact to improving to the
extent possible, the short-term effects of significant activity at a longstanding
event venue and site of a former race car track. While not unsympathetic to
the effected residents, there was no evidence before the Tribunal that the
proposed amendments were inconsistent with s. 2.3.6.2 of the PPS.
ix) The County Official Plan imports verbatim the tests of s. 2.3.6.2 of the PPS
and adds five additional considerations when evaluating proposed non-
agricultural uses:
a) Use requires minimal site alteration;
b) Use shall be compatible with surrounding agricultural uses
demonstrated to cause minimal disruption to surrounding areas;
c) Use is not located in an area that may have an impact on the efficient and
logical expansion of the nearby settlement area;
d) Use complies with all other applicable provisions of this plan; and
e) The proposal is to be supported by adequate technical assessment to
ensure that appropriate services can be provided.
Greg Marek testified on behalf of the County and was ad idem with the
evidence of the Darren Vella and Andria Leigh on behalf of the Appellant
and Township respectively, that the proposed temporary accessory uses
are consistent with s. 2.3.6.2 as well as s. 3.6.12. of the County Official
Plan in that there are no permanent buildings, structures or infrastructure
proposed; that the proposed compliance with the MDS arcs will protect
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existing livestock operations; that the Tse and Special
Events By-law will be used on an event specific basis to regulate
emergency planning, traffic management, waste management, Alcohol
and Gaming Commission of Ontario licenses and permits amongst other
things; and that the lands are not located such to impact on the extension
of any settlement area.
The applications are supported by a full range of technical reports which
have been peered reviewed in support of the recommendations put before
the Councils of both the County and the Township.
\[10\] During the evening session where participants were in attendance to express
their views, the Tribunal heard from the broader community, including owners and
operators of hospitality businesses and umbrella organizations representing business
interests. In general, the anecdotal evidence supported the economic benefits
attributable to the events that ranged from hotel occupancies to the creation of part time
jobs and dedicated soccer fields. The Tribunal is persuaded that these broader
community benefits offset the predictable, temporary traffic inconveniences and impacts
experienced by the surrounding community on a limited number of days over the
calendar year. The location of the site, with excellent access to Highway 11 to the west,
limits traffic impacts on the principal settlement areas located closer to the lake.
CONCLUSIONS
\[11\] The Tribunal finds that the Township in particular advanced a balanced approach
through the evidence by analyzing the merits of the proposal against any negative
impacts on matters of Provincial interest. Taken together with the TownshipOfficial
Plan community vision and objectives to maintain the agricultural character while
capturing tourism benefits, the evidence is weighted in favour of the merit of the
applications.
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\[12\] It is the finding of the Tribunal that the proposed Official Plan and Zoning
amendments are consistent with the PPS, 2014 and conform to the Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe. The amendments to the Township Official Plan and zoning
by-law conform to the County Official Plan, and the provisions of the Township OP
otherwise applicable.
\[13\] Through the TUBL conside
into an AMP (Adaptive Management Plan) agreement to secure funds to be used in the
event of a business failure to ensure available funds should they be necessary to carry
out mitigation to restore the lands to agricultural uses. During the course of this
hearing, the Tribunal heard from Michael Mckenna, the current property manager for
who is responsible for the cultivation and management of the hay crop on
the site. He outlined how on a daily basis, and particularly after any events, he and a
team of 10 inspect the property and remediate any areas demonstrating soil
compaction. It is the understanding of the Tribunal from the submissions
Creek and the Township that it is their intention to continue this secured undertaking
and register a revised AMP agreement against the subject property if the appeals are
allowed.
ORDER
\[14\] The appeals are allowed in part to amend Official Plans of the County of Simcoe,
the Township of Oro-Medonte and Township By-law No. 97-95 generally in accordance
with the draft documents in evidence found at Tabs 16, 17, and 18 of Book 2, Exhibit 2.
\[15\] The Tribunal will withhold its final order until advised that the necessary
instruments to give effect to this order have been received in final form.
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SHARYN VINCENT
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