01 08 2020 2019-ZBA-19 Eagles Rest Estates Inc.Notice of Receipt of a Complete Application
Notice of Particulars and Public Access
Notice of Public Meeting for
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the Township of Oro-Medonte
2019-ZBA-19
(Eagles Rest Estates Inc.)
Take notice that the Township of Oro-Medonte deemed the following application to
amend Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, a "Complete" Application pursuant to the
Planning Acton the 10th day of December, 2019.
Take notice that the Development Services Committee of the Township of Oro-
Medonte will hold a Public Meeting on January 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal
Council Chambers. The purpose of the Public Meeting is to notify the public and to
obtain public comments on a proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law.
The subject lands are described as located in the Part of Lot 5, Concessions 3 & 4,
RP 51 R37221, Parts 3 & 4 (Oro), in the Township of Oro-Medonte. A key map
illustrating the location of the subject lands, and a copy of the applicants draft plan
including the lands to be rezoned are included with this notice.
The Applicant has requested the Zoning By-law Amendment in order to accommodate
proposed revisions to a Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision previously known as
Edgar Centre (File 2013-SUB-01). The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment is to:
• Replace the Residential One (R1) Zone and Rural Residential One Exception
262 (RUR1*262) Zone with two new Residential One Exception Zones:
1. R1*AAA: minimum lot frontage of 21 m and minimum lot area of 900 sq. m.;
2. R1*BBB: minimum lot frontage of 25 m and minimum lot area of 990 sq. m.
• Adjust the boundaries and locations of the Open Space (OS) Zone and Open
Space Exception 263 (OS*263) Zone for the purposes of the relocation/
reconfiguration of sewage treatment and pumping station blocks and the
relocation of open space and parkland blocks.
• Revise the street network.
• Increase the number of proposed single detached residential lots from 106 to
207.
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation
either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Written
comments by any person unable to attend the meeting should be mailed/faxed/e-mailed
to the Director, Development Services, The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte to be received no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on January 8, 2020. Please
ensure that you include your name and address so that you may be contacted if
necessary.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or
make written submissions to the Director, Development Services, The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is passed or
refused, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of
the Township of Oro-Medonte to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and may not be
added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
The application is part of the public record and is available to the public for
viewing/inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Township of Oro-Medonte
Administration Building and available on the Township's website www.oro-
medonte.ca. Any person wishing further information or clarification with regard to the
application or to arrange to inspect the application should contact the Planning
Division at 705-487-2171. Individuals who submit letters and other information to
Council and its advisory bodies should be aware that all information, including contact
information, contained within their communications may become part of the public
record and may be made available through the agenda process which includes
publication on the Township's website.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Oro-Medonte in respect to
the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request.
Written submissions should be directed to:
Township of Oro-Medonte
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, Ontario LOL 2E0
Attn: Derek Witlib, Manager, Development Services
E-mail: planning@oro-medonte.ca
Phone:705-487-2171
Fax: 705-487-0133
Dated at the Township of Oro-Medonte this 101h day of December, 2019.
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From: McCartney, Garry <gmccartney@oro-medonte.ca>
Sent: December 10, 2019 8:57 PM
To: Falconi, Teresa <tfalconi@oro-medonte.ca>
Cc: Quattrociocchi, Andrew <aquattrociocchi@oro-medonte.ca>; Saunders, David <dsaunders@oro-
medonte.ca>
Subject: RE: Notice of Receipt of Complete Application and Notice of Public Meeting, 2019-ZBA-19
(Eagles Rest Estates Inc.) - Development Services Committee Meeting scheduled for January 08, 2020
The Building Division does not have any comments at this time.
Thank you
Garry McCartney
Chief Building Official
Township of Oro-Medonte
From: Saunders, David <dsaunders@oro-medonte.ca>
Sent: December 11, 2019 9:09 AM
To: Falconi, Teresa <tfalconi@oro-medonte.ca>
Cc: Witlib, Derek <dwitlib@oro-medonte.ca>
Subject: RE: Notice of Receipt of Complete Application and Notice of Public Meeting, 2019-ZBA-19
(Eagles Rest Estates Inc.) - Development Services Committee Meeting scheduled for January 08, 2020
Teresa
Development Engineering has No Objection to the above noted Application.
Detailed comments regarding Servicing / Grading / Road Network design will be made
at the time of
Subdivision Design submission.
Regards
David Saunders
Manager, Development Engineering
Township of Oro-Medonte
From: Municipal Planning <MunicipalPlanning@enbridge.com>
Sent: December 12, 2019 6:12 AM
To: Falconi, Teresa <tfalconi@oro-medonte.ca>
Subject: RE: Notice of Receipt of Complete Application and Notice of Public Meeting, 2019-ZBA-19
(Eagles Rest Estates Inc.) - Development Services Committee Meeting scheduled for January 08, 2020
Thank you for your circulation.
Enbridge Gas Inc. does not object to the proposed application however, we reserve the
right to amend our development conditions.
Please continue to forward all municipal circulations and clearance letter requests
electronically to MunicipalPlanning(a Enbridge.com.
Regards,
Municipal Planning Coordinator
Long Range Distribution Planning
ENBRIDGE GAS INC.
TEL: 416-495-5386
500 Consumers Road, North York, Ontario M2J 1 P8
Peter Osachuk
1721 Bass Lake Sideroad West,
Oro-Medonte, Ontario
LOL 2L0
December 27, 2019
Township of Oro-Medonte
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, Ontario
LOL 21-0
Attn: Mr. Derek Witlib, Manager, development Services
Dear Mr. Witlib,
Re: Zoning Amendment Application 2019-ZBA-19
Part Lot 5, Concessions 3 and 4, Township of Oro-Medonte
I am in receipt of the Township's request for public comments regarding the above -referenced
Zoning By-law amendment. I live immediately to the south of the lands which are subject to
this application. I have lived at this address for 16 years. As you can expect, this area is
characterized by large lot rural -type development with vast areas of open space and a limited
opportunity for residential development, by subdivision or severance.
While I understand that the property subject to this application has existing development
permissions, I was dismayed to read in the notice that the number of lots to be developed is
proposed to increase by 95 per cent to 207. 1 find this startling that in an age where rural
development is considered to be inefficient and disorderly and is generally discouraged by all
levels of government, an application is to be considered by Council which will see an additional
101 households introduced to the rural area. Clearly, doing so will dramatically increase the
daily traffic on area roads from which exists now, and from which approval exist. Since public
transit is non-existent in the area, each of these new homeowners will be completely reliant
upon private automobiles. Adding 200+ trips to the local road system, is not the type of rural
character which was anticipated for this area.
As I understand it, the current objective for future growth is for it to take place in urban areas
or villages, and in doing so public services such as fire and police protection, ambulance
services, social services can be operated in an efficient manner. The placement of an additional
101 households in the rural area seems to be contrary to the direction which most
municipalities in Ontario are taking. Simply adding more people within an area which has
existing permissions does not provide for efficient growth and the use of Township and county
resources.
Aside from my comments regarding the general principle of placing a greater population in a
relatively isolated rural area, I ask that the following comments be noted for consideration by
Council and Staff:
-In light that this area is typified by large lots possessing extensive tree cover, it is important
that this character be maintained. To properly do so, it is firstly necessary to ensure that the
existing vegetation along Bass Lake Sideroad be maintained. The lots adjacent to Bass Lake
road should be widened and made deeper. The rear yards and fencing found typical to a
suburban development such as that proposed is clearly not in keeping with this area. Deeper
lots with enforced tree protection zones will provide a greater opportunity for existing trees to
be retained and for effective planting to be provided where existing vegetation does not exist.
-That the access onto Line 3 North be re -located to the north to further separate it from Bass
Lake Sideroad. In light of that 200+ households will be have only two points of access to the
adjacent road system, it will be important to ensure that the turning movements to and from
this project for the residents and travelling public are as safe a s possible.
-The waste water treatment facility should be designed and operated to ensure that all
processing and storage is internalized and that any discharge of effluent is controlled and
directed away from Bass Lake Sideroad.
I thank you for the opportunity to provide my comments. In summary, I do not believe that
introducing 101 additional households within in a suburban type development into this area is
in keeping with rural character of this area, and that without meaningful design changes,
significant impacts to the appearance/aesthetic and function rural community of this area will
occur.
Yours truly,
Peter M. Osachuk.
January 8, 2020 Development Services Committee
5a) Additional correspondence received
From: Darryl Tuominen <tuomind@gmail.com>
Sent: January 7, 202011:29 AM
To: Planning <Planning@oro-medonte.ca>
Cc: Keane, Cathy <cathy.keane@oro-medonte.ca>
Subject: 2019-ZBA-19 (Eagles Rest Estates Inc.)
Derek Witlib, Manager, Development Services
Good morning Mr Witlib,
I am writing to seek some clarification and to express some concerns my wife and I have
regarding the proposed planning changes to Eagles Rest Estates. We hope to be able to attend the
public meeting on January 8th, but just in case we can't, here are our concerns and questions.
1) The change from 106 to 207 residential lots will obviously almost double the draw on the
local water sources. How will this effect the local water supply?
2) I am curious about the "pond overflow channel" between our property and our neighbours. Its
noted on the initial site plan diagram but it isn't on the second diagram. Will it be covered?
Where is its final destination?
3) Is the sewage treatment plant a "holding facility" or an actual treatment plant? If its a
treatment plant, where does the effluent go?
Darryl
Darryl Tuominen
2607 Line 2 North
Oro-Medonte LOL 2L0
January 8, 2020 Development Services Committee
Simcoe County 5a) Additional correspondence received
J District School Board
January 7, 2020
Derek Witlib
Manager, Planning Services
Township of Oro-Medonte
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON
LOL 2EO
Dear Mr. Witlib:
FILE NO.: 2019-ZBA-19 (2013-SUB-01)
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
EAGLES REST ESTATES INC.
PART OF LOT 5, CONCESSIONS 3 & 4, RP 51 R37221, PARTS
3 & 4 (ORO)
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Thank you for circulating notification with respect to a Complete Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment for the lands noted above. The Zoning By-law Amendment will facilitate revisions to
the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision previously known as Edgar Centre (File 2013-SUB-01).
Revisions include increasing the number of proposed single detached residential lots from 106
to 207, revising the street network, adjusting the boundaries and locations of the Open Space
Zone and Open Space Exception 263 Zone, and replacing Residential One Zone and Rural
Residential One Exception Zones with two new Residential One Exception Zones.
Planning staff have no objection to this development. Planning staff request that the Simcoe
County District School Board's standard conditions, as indicated below, be included:
• That the owner(s) agree in the Subdivision Agreement to include in all Offers of Purchase
and Sale a statement advising prospective purchasers that accommodation within a public
school in the community is not guaranteed and students may be accommodated in
temporary facilities; including but not limited to accommodation in a portable classroom, a
"holding school", or in an alternate school within or outside of the community.
That the owner(s) agree in the Subdivision Agreement to include in all Offers of Purchase
and Sale a statement advising prospective purchasers that if school buses are required
within the Subdivision in accordance with Board Transportation policies, as may be
amended from time to time, school bus pick up points will generally be located on the
through street at a location as determined by the Simcoe County Student Transportation
Consortium.
• Please provide the Simcoe County District School Board with a copy of the notice of
decision, including a copy of the draft approved conditions for our files.
Simcoe County District School Board - www.scdsb.on.ca - 1170 Hwy 26 - Midhurst, ON — L9X 1 N6 - 705-728-7570
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• Once the Subdivision Agreement has been registered, please provide the Simcoe County
District School Board with a copy of the registered agreement in electronic format.
• Once the Plan has been registered, please provide the Simcoe County District School Board
with a copy of the registered plan in electronic format.
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Yours truly,
t�� A
Nick Gooding
Planner
Simcoe County District School Board - www.scdsb.on.ca - 1170 Hwy 26 - Midhurst, ON — L9X 1 N6 - 705-728-7570
January 8, 2020 Development Services Committee
5a) Additional correspondence received
From: Andy Campbell <andy@acampbell.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 9:46 PM
To: Leigh, Andria <aleigh@oro-medonte.ca>
Cc: Teeter, Janette <jteeter@oro-medonte.ca>; Andy Campbell <andy@acampbell.ca>
Subject: public meeting for 2019-ZBA-19 Eagles Rest Estates Inc.
Please accept these written comments pertaining to the above noted public meeting on January 8,
2020 as I am unable to attend in person.
I am a registered professional engineer in the Province of Ontario and a Town Engineer. Part of my
job is to review and approve engineering designs for site plans and subdivisions for an Ontario
municipality. I'm also interested in local development applications as a resident of Oro-Medonte
I have only reviewed the drawings attached to the Notice of Public Meeting for this project and have a
few comments:
- The increase in density is no issue if there is sufficient water and wastewater and if it is within
the Provincial requirements
- The proposed redline has reconfigured the road network significantly from the Draft Plan. I
believe the Town should request the Developer to review:
o The driveway location for Lots 27 and 28 will be very close to the intersection and may
be problematic. Review the setback and queuing given the anticipated traffic volume
o The driveway for Lot 172 will in the setback of the intersection if off of Street H given the
geometry of Street B
o The revised entrance off of Line 3 is unacceptable:
• The location on Line 3 is fine
• The "T shape" does not allow proper left eastbound turns or right southbound
turns and enable queuing to exit/enter the subdivision.
• The driveway locations for Lots 96,97,98,1 and 2 will interfere with traffic
flow/queuing in the proposed "T" intersection
• Winter maintenance for snow storage will be impossible in this proposed "T"
o The offset intersections at Street B, Street H, Street G and Street E is challenging. The
sightlines for a northbound driver turning east off of Street H will be very difficult as it's
not at 90 degrees.
o Without scaling the drawings it looks like some of the streets may not meet the Town's
road allowance widths; most notably the entrance off of Bass Lake Sideroad
I do know that the driveway locations are not part of this redline exercise but if the revised draft plan
is approved without consideration, the next stage in the engineering approvals may create more
conflicts with the Developer.
Please add my comments to the record for this Public Meeting.
Andy Campbell, P.Eng.
11 Bridle Path
Oro-Medonte, LOL 21-0
705-828-0302
January 8, 2020 Development Services Committee
5a) Additional correspondence received
HORSESHOE VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Helping to make Horseshoe Valley an even better place to live
January 8, 2020
To: Oro-Medonte Council, Deputy Clerk
Re: Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law of the Townshio of Oro-Medonte 2019-ZBA-19
The HVPOA Planning and Development Subcommittee is submitting our notice of concern for the
Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law of the Township of Oro-Medonte 2019-ZBA-19 (Eagles Rest
Estates Inc.). We are particularly concerned about two proposed revisions:
1. The entrance to the subdivision on Line 3N just north of Bass Lake Side Road is a dangerous
location for the entrance and should be relocated. Southbound vehicles on this final stretch of
road prior to reaching Bass Lake Sideroad is downhill and vehicles usually exceed the speed
limit. In the winter months this area is usually covered in snow and difficult to stop quickly
especially if vehicles are slowing down to enter the entrance or vehicles are slowly exiting the
entrance and turning north on Line 3. Point two below will also add to the congestion.
What traffic studies have been completed to justify this entrance to the subdivision?
2. The revision to double the density of the subdivision by reducing lot sizes to permit twice the
number of homes as originally planned will create even more traffic in an area that is rapidly
becoming a heavily travelled area with residential, visitor and construction vehicles not to
mention recreational ATV traffic on Bass Lake Sideroad and snowmobile traffic in winter. It will
also put additional strain on the already limited community resources such as parks, recreation,
programs and other infrastructure.
Why was this subdivision not included in the Cole Engineering Report on HCC Master Servicing as it is
clearly in the study area as described in the subject report?
Sincerely,
Gary McConnell
Vice President, HVPOA Planning and Development Subcommittee
HVPOA 4 Highland Drive, Oro-Medonte, Ontario LOL 21-0
January S, 2020 Development Services Committee
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From: sheilamsmith@sympatico.ca <sheilamsmith@sympatico.ca>
Sent: January 8, 2020 11:26 AM
To: Planning <Planning@oro-medonte.ca>
Subject: Attn: Derek Witlib re: Proposed Amendment to Zoning By-law concerning the old Edgar lands.
Dear Mr Withb
I write to express some concerns and ask some questions about the notice related to the Eagles Rest Estates Inc development
of the old Edgar lands.
1. There are only 2 means of public access to the property — one on Bass Lake Sideroad and one on Line 3N just above
Bass Lake Sideroad.
a. I think the one on Line 3N is situated in a dangerous location. Not only is it close to the intersection of Line
3N and Bass Lake Sideroad, it is on a slope in the road which is often treacherous due to wet and icy
conditions. It is an invitation to accidents resulting in damage to personal property as well as personal
injury.
b. The hilly, curvy part of Line 3N extending below the border between Lots 5 and 4 Con 3 is often the site of
vehicles that have slid off the road and into the ditch, especially at the curve which is banked incorrectly, so
access at any point along this stretch would be similarly unsuitable.
2. There are 3 means of access by vehicles to service wells, pump houses and sewage treatment plants.
a. One off Bass Lake Sideroad, one off Line 2 and, apparently, one off Line 3 at the border between Lots 5 and
4 Con 3.
b. I suggest that at least one of these be amended to include public access and replace the access at Line 3
noted in point 1. above.
c. I suggest that it be the access at the border between Lots 5 and 4 where vision up and down the 3rd is good
and there are no close intersections.
3. The density of 207 single homes is, in my opinion too much to be in keeping with the development in the surrounding
area.
a. The tiny lots will have homes so close together as to resemble a subdivision in a city rather than in a rural
area.
i. It is important that we keep development in this area consistent with the lovely natural
environment we want to continue enjoying.
b. The number of vehicles —likely at least 2 per lot — will result in congestion on the local concession roads.
i. Rush hour traffic is not something I want to encounter on the concession roads in this lovely area.
c. I suggest that the number of lots be significantly reduced from 207 or that an other use for the land be
sought.
4. The 207 lots will, in all likelihood, involve many children who will overcrowd the proposed new elementary school
close to Line 4 and Horseshoe Valley Road before the school is even open.
a. How will it be determined whose children will be entitled to attend the new school and whose will be
bussed to schools outside the area?
b. Where will the school bus stop for the development be located?
5. The sewage plant, wells and pumping stations:
a. Will these be owned and maintained by the Township?
b. If privately owned, how will the owners in the development be assured of fair and equitable charges for
these services?
I'm sure there will be many other concerns and questions atthe Meeting on Jan 8'h. I hope mine will be addressed as well.
Yours truly
Sheila Smith
25 Highland Drive
Oro-Medonte
January 8, 2020 Development Services Committee
5a) Additional correspondence received
Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authoritv
SENT VIA EMAIL
8 January 2020
Derek Witlib
Manager, Development Services
Township of Oro-Medonte
Planning Department
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON LOL 2EO
Dear Mr. Witlib,
RE: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment — Eagles Rest Estates Inc. (Formerly
Edgar Centre)
Township File No. 2019-ZBA-19
1552 Bass Lake Side Road West
Township of Oro-Medonte
NVCA File No. 20592
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority [NVCA] staff have reviewed the information
circulated regarding the proposed zoning changes in support of the above noted
development. The changes to the proposed subdivision are to accommodate proposed
revisions to a Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision previously known as Edgar Centre (File
2013-SUB-01). The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to:
• Replace the Residential One (R1) Zone and Rural Residential One Exception 262
(RUR1*262) Zone with two new Residential One Exception Zones:
1. Ri*AAA: minimum lot frontage of 21 m and minimum lot area of 900 sq. m.;
2. R1*BBB: minimum lot frontage of 25 m and minimum lot area of 990 sq. m.
• Adjust the boundaries and locations of the Open Space (OS) Zone and Open Space
Exception 263 (OS*263) Zone for the purposes of the relocation/ reconfiguration of
sewage treatment and pumping station blocks and the relocation of open space and
parkland blocks.
• Revise the street network.
• Increase the number of proposed single detached residential lots from 106 to 207.
The subject property is not regulated pursuant to Ontario Regulation 172/06 the Authority's
Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses
Regulation. Permits are not required from NVCA prior to construction or grading on this
property. The NVCA provides review comments on this application as a commenting body
and in accordance with the MOU in place with the Township of Oro-Medonte.
We advise that we have no objection to the proposed zoning changes, provided the applicant
can confirm that the stormwater management design can accommodate an increase in
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
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impervious surface area and any other considerations related to the proposed increase in lot
density.
We note that these comments are related to this circulation and the information provided
within. NVCA requires additional information in order to complete our review and additional
comments may be provided in the future.
We look forward to continuing our review on this project. If you have any questions
regarding the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at
extension #244 or eperry@nvca.on.ca
Sincerely,
Emma Perry
NVCA Planner II
Page 2 of 2
From: Deb de Pass <deb.depass@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 1:12 PM
To:. Council <Council@oro-medonte.ca>
January 8, 2020 Development Services Committee
5a) Additional correspondence received
Subject: Eagles Rest Estates Inc. Proposed Amendment to the Zoning by-law
I have owned property in the Horseshoe Valley Area for 18 years and been a full time resident of the
area for 9 years.
We started out at the Valley Chalets on the cross country side of Horseshoe resort and moved to
Pine Spring, still in the Horseshoe Resort Area, in 2005.
Our draw to the area was the great cross country skiing at Hardwood Ski & Bike (formerly Hardwood
Hills), the mountain biking in both the Copeland forest and at Hardwood and the great network of
quiet paved roads in Oro-Medonte and surrounding areas for biking and roller skiing.
Over the last few years I have noticed a large increase in the number of vehicles on the roads and
would no longer call the roads quiet.
My fear is that developments such as Eagles Rest, with their proposed changes so they can double
the density of their development, will further erode the quality of life that I have come to expect from
this area.
Their proposal might be appropriate for the outskirts of Toronto or Barrie but it is not appropriate for
Oro-Medonte. They have already almost clear -cut the entire site, (compared to the treed area it was
before touched by developers) and the number of houses in the proposed amendment is not suitable
for our area at all. My guess is that the proposed amendment will bring the type of people to the area
that do not care about the amenities in our area and are more concerned about getting from point A
to B in their vehicles.
In any event, the proposal will bring way too much more vehicular traffic to our roads and potentially
bring the types of people that do not care about those that use the road for biking and roller
skiing. This comment comes from my personal experiences on the roads over the last few years
compared to the last 20 years.
I also think this is a bad precedent as if approved other developers are sure to ask for the same type
of density and all too soon we will be more like the GTA (greater Toronto Area) than Oro-Medonte.
Please do not approve the proposed amendment to the zoning bylaw that will allow Eagles Rest to
increase the number of proposed residential lots from about 106 to about 207. Please leave the plan
for the site at the current density of about 106 lots.
Many thanks
Deb de Pass
2 Pine Spring
Oro-Medonte ON L4M 4Y8
705.717.9954
January 8, 2020 Development Services Committee
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January 8, 2020
5a) Additional correspondence received
County of Simcoe Main Line (705) 726-9300
Planning Department Toll Free (866) 893-9300 {/
1110 Highway 26, Fax (705) 727-4276 PLANNING
Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6 simcoe.ca..�r„
***VIA EMAIL***
Derek Witlib
Manager, Planning Services
Township of Oro-Medonte
148 Line 7 South
Oro Medonte, ON LOL 2E0
RE: Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law
Eagles Rest Estates Inc.
1652 Bass Lake Sideroad West; Part of Lot 5, Concession 3 and 4 (Oro)
File No.: 2019-ZBA-19
Related Files: 2013-SUB-01 — Edgar Centre
Dear Mr. Wilib,
Thank you for circulating the proposed zoning by-law amendment application for lands identified as
Eagles Rest Estates Inc. to the County. It is our understanding that the proposed zoning by-law
amendment would occur prior to a revision of the existing draft plan of subdivision. At this time it is
expected that the revisions would include:
• Replacement of the Residential One (R1) Zone and Rural Residential Exception 262
(RUR1*262) with two new Rural Residential Exception Zones with:
- reduced minimum lot frontage from 30 and 40m to 21 and 25m.
- reduced minimum lot area from 2000 and 4000m2 to 900 and 990m2
• Adjustment in the boundaries and locations of the Open Space (OS) Zone and Open Space
Exception 263 (OS*263) resulting in a reduction in the open space area from 4.24ha to 1.93ha
excluding the stormwater management block (Block 208)
• A revised street network from 7.03ha to 7.99ha
• An increased density from 2.3 to 4.5units/ha
• An increase in the number of single detached residential lots from 106 to 207
Through preliminary review of the Planning Justification Report (Innovative Planning Solutions, dated
January 2020), and in providing a response for the Development Services Committee Public Meeting,
the County of Simcoe has identified matters which require further review.
The County would seek to clarify that the property is designated as Rural and Greenlands within
the Simcoe County Official Plan — Schedule 5.1, and is not within a settlement area.
Accordingly, this review must consider whether the proposed ZBA that would result in an
opportunity for an additional 101 lots is supportable based on this planning policy context.
The PPS directs growth and development to settlement areas, with limited residential
development permitted in Rural lands. Development which is compatible, justified and
economically sustainable should be promoted.
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• The Growth Plan directs development to settlement areas and requires demonstration that
Natural Heritage System features will be provided consistent and long-term protection.
• The County Official Plan establishes a Growth Management Strategy and natural heritage
system policies which require review in light of the proposed revisions.
Please note these comments are preliminary in nature, and may be revised through on -going review as
a function of the application process.
Thank you for circulating this notice to the County, we look forward to continue working with the
Township in review of this application. The County would appreciate being kept informed of any
updates and requests to be circulated on any future Notices for this property. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 705-726-9300 extension 1301 or by email,
Iooan.iuffermans(&simcoe.ca.
Sincerely,
The Corporation of the County of Simcoe
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Logan Juffermans, Planner II
cc: Todd Weatherell - Township of Oro-Medonte
Dan Amadio - County of Simcoe
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