2023-049 By-law to Adopt an amendment to the Official Plan of the Township of Oro-Medonte OPA No. 46 Craighurst Limited PartnershipOfficial Plan Amendment No. 46
(Craighurst Limited Partnership)
Township of Oro-Medonte
Amendment No. 46 to the
Official Plan of the
Township of Oro-Medonte
The attached explanatory text and Schedule "A" constituting Amendment
Number 44 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 2023-049 in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17, 21
and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended.
ayor, Randy Greenlaw
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DeMity Clerk, Janette Teeter
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The Corporation of the Township Of Oro-Medonte
By -Law No. 2023-049
A By-law to Adopt
An Amendment to the Official Plan of the
Township of Oro-Medonte OPA No. 46
(Craighurst Limited Partnership)
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 located at Part of Lots 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19, and
all of Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33 and 34 and Part of Craig
Street and Part of First Street, Registered Plan 91, and Part of Lots 41 and 42,
Concession 1 E.P.R., and Part of the South Half of Lot 42, Concession 1,
Geographic Township of 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. That the attached explanatory text and Schedule "A", which constitute
Amendment Number 46 to the Official Plan, is hereby adopted;
2. That the Deputy Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make
application to the County of Simcoe for approval of the aforementioned
Amendment No. 46 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 5th day of
July, 2023.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
ayor, Randy Greenlaw
Dep y Clerk, Janette Teeter
Certification
Certified that the above is a true copy of By-law No. 2023-049 as enacted and
passed by Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte on the 5th
day of July, 2023.
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ty Clerk, Janette Teeter
The Constitutional Statement
The following Amendment to the Official Plan for the Township of Oro-Medonte
consists of three parts:
Part 1 — The Preamble
Part 2 — The Amendment
Part 3 — The Appendices
Consists of the purpose, location
and basis for the Amendment
and does not constitute part of
the actual Amendment.
The following Schedule 'A' Map
constitutes Amendment No. 46 to
the Official Plan of the Township
of Oro-Medonte.
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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Introduction
Part 1 -
Official Plan Amendment No. 46
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 — Map Amendment
2.3 Implementation
2.4 Interpretation
Schedule 'A'
Part 3 - Appendices
3.1 Planning Justification Report — Celeste Phillips Planning Inc.
(July 10, 2022)
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Part 1 - The Preamble
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to make mapping changes to the
location and extent of the 'Living Area' designation and the 'Community Use
Area' designation on Schedule 'F' (Craighurst Secondary Plan) to the Township
of Oro-Medonte Official Plan.
The intent of the Official Plan Amendment is to realign the locations and
boundaries of 'Living Area' and the 'Community Use Area' designations, as they
apply to proposed development on lands described as Part of Lots 11, 12, 13, 18
and 19, and all of Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33 and 34 and
Part of Craig Street and Part of First Street, Registered Plan 91, and Part of Lots
41 and 42, Concession 1 E.P.R., and Part of the South Half of Lot 42,
Concession 1, Geographic Township of Medonte, County of Simcoe.
The proposed mapping amendments would bring the 'Living Area' and the
'Community Use Area' designations in alignment with the proposed locations of a
school block, a park block and residential Tots in a proposed Plan of Subdivision.
Adoption of this Amendment will permit corresponding site -specific zoning and
revisions to a Draft Plan of Subdivision on the subject lands.
1.2 Location
Part of Lots 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19, and all of Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 31, 32, 33 and 34 and Part of Craig Street and Part of First Street, Registered
Plan 91, and Part of Lots 41 and 42, Concession 1 E.P.R., and Part of the South
Half of Lot 42, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Medonte, County of
Simcoe.
1.3 Basis
The subject lands comprise multiple properties and are designated:
• 'Rural Settlement Area' according to Schedule 'A' to the Township of Oro-
Medonte Official Plan; and
• 'Community Use Area', 'Living Area' and 'Environmental Protection One'
according to Schedule "F" to the Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan.
The proposed development would comprise future residential, institutional
(school) and parkland uses that are permitted and encouraged to locate in Rural
Settlement Areas pursuant to Provincial Land Use policies, the County of Simcoe
Official Plan and the Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan.
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The proposed Amendment would adjust the locations and boundaries of the
`Community Use Area' and `Living Area' designations in a matter that would
better align with the proposed form and layout of the development, while still
providing for the Township's parkland needs and the projected future school
needs of the Simcoe County District School Board. The Amendment would not
impact or detract from the 'Environmental Protection One' designation on the
lands.
The Amendment is necessary in order to accommodate the proposed
development on the lands.
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Part 2 — The Amendment
2.1 Preamble
All of this part of the document entitled "Part 2 — The Amendment" consisting of
the following Schedule "A" Map constitute Amendment No. 46 to the Official Plan
for the Township of Oro-Medonte.
The lands affected by this Amendment are legally described Part of Lots 11, 12,
13, 18 and 19, and all of Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33 and 34
and Part of Craig Street and Part of First Street, Registered Plan 91, and Part of
Lots 41 and 42, Concession 1 E.P.R., and Part of the South Half of Lot 42,
Concession 1, Geographic Township of Medonte, County of Simcoe.
2.2 Details of the Amendment
2.2.1 Map Amendment
Schedule 'A' — Land Use is hereby amended by identifying the lands as shown
on Schedule 'A' attached hereto.
2.3lmplementation
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-Medonte's Zoning
By-law No. 97-95, as amended, passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P 13.
2.4lnterpretation
The provisions of the Official Plan as amended from time to time shall apply in
regard to this Amendment.
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Schedule "A"
To Official Plan Amendment No. 46
Horseshoe Valley Rd. W.
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Lands To Be Redesignated from From Living Area
To Community Land Use Area
Lands To Be Redesignated from From Community Use Area
To Living Area
ayor, Randy 6reenlaw
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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 report has been completed in support of this application:
3.1 Planning Justification Report — Celeste Phillips Planning Inc. (July 10,
2022)
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PLANNING JUSTIFICATION REPORT
in support of
Red -line Revisions to an existing Draft Plan,
an Official Plan Amendment and
a Zoning By-law Amendment
for
Craighurst Limited Partnership
Northeast Quadrant of Craighurst
in the
Township of Oro-Medonte
County of Simcoe
85 Bayfield Street, Suite 300, Barrie, ON L4M 3A7
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
2.0 BACKGROUND 3
2.1 Location
2.2 Previous Approval
3.0 REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 5
3.1 Proposed Changes to the Draft Approved Plan
3.2 Planning Applications
3.3 Supporting Documentation
4.0 REVIEW OF APPLICABLE PLANNING POLICIES 13
4.1 Provincial Policy Statement, 2020
4.2 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020
4.3 County of Simcoe Official Plan
4.4 Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan (2019)
5.0 SUMMARY 18
Figure 1:
Figure 2:
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Figure 5:
Location Map
Revised Draft Plan Boundary
Revised Plan of Subdivision
Proposed Red -line Revisions
Draft Official Plan Amendment Schedule
Schedules A, B, C: Proposed zoning changes
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Craighurst Limited Partnership owns property consisting of approximately 80.4
hectares (198.7 acres) which is legally known as lands located in Lots 2, 3, 11, 12,
13 and 18 to. 38 (inclusive) and Part of Lots 1 and 4 and Part of Craig Street and
First Street, Registered Plan 91 and Part of Lots 41 and 42 Concession 1, E.P. R.
(within the former Township of Medonte), now Township of Oro-Medonte,
County of Simcoe. Additionally, Craighurst Limited Partnership has acquired
adjacent lands known as 1922 Horseshoe Valley Road ("Flewelling"), 3465
Penetanguishene Road ("Cooper) and lands immediately south of 3469 County
Road 93 ("Sinton").
Celeste Phillips Planning Inc. has been retained on behalf of Craighurst Limited
Partnership to seek approvals for:
a) a red -line revision to the draft approved plan (including the inclusion of
the three recent property acquisitions), to adjust the road pattern, number
and types of lots and to re -locate the park and school;
b) an Official Plan Amendment arising from changes in the road pattern and
the re -location of the proposed park and the proposed school site, and
c) a Zoning By-law Amendment to reflect the red -line revised plan.
This report presents my professional planning opinion and includes a synopsis of
applicable Provincial, County and Municipal planning policies as they relate to the
subject lands. Further, this report provides the background and rationale relative
to the applications.
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 LOCATION
The Craighurst Limited Partnership lands are located on the on the north side of
County Road 22, east of County Road 93 in the Craighurst Settlement Area in the
Township of Oro-Medonte. Craighurst has for many years been identified as an
area for growth given its location alongside two major County Roads, its
proximity to Highway 400 and its situation at the gateway to the major
recreational area of Horseshoe Valley. Figure 1 shows the location of the lands
owned by Craighurst Limited Partnership.
Surrounding uses include agricultural lands and the CP Railway to the north,
County Road 93 and residential uses to the west, Horseshoe Valley Road (County
Road 22), commercial and residential uses to the south and rural residential and
wooded areas to the east.
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Figure 1: Location Map
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2.2 PREVIOUS APPROVAL
Additional Lands Owned by Applicant
The Craighurst Secondary Plan was adopted by Township Council in May 2009
and approved by the County of Simcoe in June 2014. Development of full
serviced residential lots, a new school, parkland and environmentally protected
areas form part of the approved Craighurst Secondary Plan. The subject lands,
previously owned by Craighurst Land Corp. were draft plan approved for 319
single detached homes on full municipal services. Prior to approval of the draft
plan, a number of technical studies were submitted including the following:
Planning Opinion Report
Geotechnical Investigation
Archaeological Stage 1-2 Assessment
Hydrogeological Report
Natural Hazard Assessment
Environmental Impact Study
Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management
Floodplain Analysis
Traffic Assessment
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On the basis of the above reporting, along with public participation in the
planning process, the plan of subdivision was draft approved and the zoning by-
law amendment enacted on October 30, 2019. As such, the principle of
development has been established for these lands and this report will address
only the proposed changes to the draft approved plan of subdivision.
3.0 REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
3.1 PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
a) Inclusion of three additional parcels of land
Recent acquisitions by Craighurst Limited Partnership include three adjacent
parcels of land known as the Flewelling, Cooper and Sinton lands. These are
illustrated in Figure 2: Revised Draft Plan Boundary. Although there is a
northerly parcel of land also identified as `Sinton', these lands already formed part
of the draft approved plan but are shown only because the front portion of these
lands (facing County Road 93) has recently been severed.
All three parcels of lands are owned by Craighurst Limited Partnership and all
three are in Land Titles Absolute.
b) Changes to the road pattern
The draft approved plan, for the most part and especially in the northern part of
the plan, consists of a grid road pattern. Craighurst Limited Partnership
proposes a more interesting, curvilinear road pattern which allows for a varied
streetscape. Further, changes to the road pattern in the southwest part of the
ownership allows for larger and more regularized school and park blocks.
c) Changes to the lotting
The draft approved plan consists of 319 single detached residential lots. In Tight
of the current housing crisis and market demand, Craighurst Limited Partnership
wishes to revise the plan to provide more variety in the lotting type.
In total 400 residential lots are proposed, but it is important to recognize that of
the 82 new lots, 27 lots are attributable to the additional properties. In terms of
the change to the current draft plan, the net increase is 55 lots or 17.3 percent.
The lot distribution proposed consists of the following:
60 semi-detached residential lots with 7.6 metre frontages
309 single detached residential lots with 15.2 metre frontages
31 single detached residential lots with 18.3 metre frontages
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The Township's Living Area designation permits a wide range residential uses
including those that are proposed, i.e. single detached and semi-detached
dwellings.
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The existing draft plan shows the school adjacent to County Road 22 and the
park located to the immediate north and adjacent to the school site. The
proposed change, supported by the Simcoe County District School Board, would
alter the road pattern in this part of the plan and reverse the location of the school
and park.
Additionally, both the school and park would be increased in size, as follows:
Existing Draft Plan
Proposed Red -Line Plan
School Park
2.05 hectares 1.82 hectares
(5.07 acres) (4.49 acres)
2.3 hectares 2.61 hectares
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e) Additional parkland
The existing draft approved plan showed only one park, located in the south part
of the plan. An additional park, consisting of 0.476 hectare (1.18 acres) is
proposed in the north part of the plan to act as an unprogrammed) parkette that
is more proximate to future residents of the north part of the subdivision plan.
f) Adjustments to Servicing Infrastructure
Minor changes are proposed to servicing blocks to adjust the sizes of blocks
dedicated for stormwater and waste water management.
The revised plan of subdivision is shown as Figure 3 and is also provided in a
larger format for Township review.
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3.2 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
To effect the changes noted above, three planning applications are required as
follows:
a) An application for a red -line revision to an existing draft plan, as shown
in Figure 4.
b) An application for an Official Plan Amendment to change land use
designations in the southwest part of the plan to Living Area and
Community Use Area. This is illustrated in Figure 5.
c) An application for a Zoning by-law Amendment to implement the
changes to the plan of subdivision.
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DATE
CLERK
AMENDMENT No.
TO THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN
SCHEDULE F - CRAIGHURST SECONDARY PLAN
LANDS TO BE REDESIGNATED
COMMUNITY USE AREA
LANDS TO BE
REDESIGNATED
LIVING AREA
LANDS TO BE REDESIGNATED FROM LIVING AREA
TO COMMUNITY USE AREA
LANDS TO BE REDESIGNATED FROM COMMUNITY USE AREA
TO LIVING AREA
DATE
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Included in this report, and forming part of the rezoning application are the
proposed zoning schedules (A, B, and C) showing the proposed changes, as
follows:
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SCHEDULE 'A' TO Z.B.A. No.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
ZONING BY-LAW 97-95 - SCHEDULE A14
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EXCEPTION
303 (EP*303) ZONE TO THE OPEN SPACE
EXCEPTION XXX HOLDING THREE
PROVISION (OS*XXX(H3)) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE
RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1'301) it
ZONE TO THE OPEN SPACE EXCEPTION
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(OS*XXX(H3)) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE OPEN
SPACE HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS(H3))
ZONE TO THE OPEN SPACE EXCEPTION XXX
HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS'XXX(H3)) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE
INSTITUTIONAL (I*311) ZONE
TO THE OPEN SPACE HOLDING
THREE PROVISION (OS(H3)) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE
RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1'301)
ZONE TO THE OPEN SPACE HOLDING THREE
PROVISION (OS(H3)) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE
INSTITUTIONAL (I'311) ZONE TO THE OPEN
SPACE EXCEPTION XXX HOLDING THREE
PROVISION (OS'XXX(H3)) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE
AGRICULTURAL RURAL EXCEPTION 15
(A/RU*15) ZONE TO THE RESIDENTIAL ONE
EXCEPTION 301 (R1'301) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE
INSTITUTIONAL (I'311) ZONE
TO THE RESIDENTIAL ONE
EXCEPTION 301 (R1'301) ZONE
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LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE OPEN SPACE
HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS(H3)) ZONE TO THE
RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1'301) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION EXCEPTION 303 (EP'303) ZONE TO THE
RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1`301) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE
AGRICULTURAL RURAL EXCEPTION 15 (A/RU-15)
ZONE TO THE INSTITUTIONAL (1) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE
RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1.301)
ZONE TO THE INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE OPEN
SPACE HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS(H3))
ZONE TO THE INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE
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SCHEDULE 'B' TO Z.B.A. No.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
ZONING BY-LAW 97-95 - SCHEDULE A14
Horseshoe Valley Rd W
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE AGRICULTURAL RURAL (A/RU) ZONE
TO THE RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1*301) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE AGRICULTURAL RURAL (A/RU) ZONE
TO THE OPEN SPACE EXCEPTION XXX HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS*XXX(H3)) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE OPEN SPACE HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS(H3)) ZONE
TO THE OPEN SPACE EXCEPTION XXX HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS`XXX(H3)) ZONE
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LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE THE RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1*301) ZONE
TO THE RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION XXX (R1-XXX) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE THE RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 HOLDING 2 (R1*301(H2)) ZONE
TO THE RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1*301) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE OPEN SPACE HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS(H3)) ZONE
TO THE RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1*301) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE THE RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1"301) ZONE
TO THE RESIDENTIAL TWO EXCEPTION 3D1 (R1.301(12)) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE THE RESIDENTIAL ONE EXCEPTION 301 (R1`301) ZONE
TO THE OPEN SPACE HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS(H3)) ZONE
LANDS TO BE REZONED FROM THE OPEN SPACE HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS(H3)) ZONE
TO THE OPEN SPACE EXCEPTION XXX HOLDING THREE PROVISION (OS*XXX(H3)) ZONE
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3.3 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Documents prepared in support of the inclusion of additional lands and the red-
line revisions to the draft plan include the following:
Functional Servicing Report
Traffic Impact Study
Stage 1-2 Archaeological Investigations
Environmental Impact opinion letter
Architectural and Urban Design Guidelines
Correspondence from the Simcoe County District School Board
These reports form part of the application package and are provided to the
Township of Oro-Medonte for review and approval.
4.0 REVIEW OF APPLICABLE PLANNING POLICIES
4.1 PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT, 2020
The Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS) provides planning policy direction
on matters of Provincial interest related to land use planning and development.
The PPS sets the policy foundation for regulating the development and use of
land in Ontario. It is noted that all planning decisions made in the Province of
Ontario are required to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
The Provincial Policy Statement encourages a range of housing options, including
new development as well as residential intensification to respond to current and
future needs. A summary of relevant policies is as follows:
Promoting efficient development (1.1.1 a)) and cost-effective development
patterns (1.1.1 e)).
Accommodating a range and mix of residential types to allow appropriate
affordable and market -based housing options (1.1.1 b)).
Focusing growth and development to settlement areas (1.1.3.1).
Encouraging a mix of land uses within settlement areas that efficiently use
land and resources and that efficiently use the planned or available
infrastructure (1.1.3.2 a) and b).
Promoting opportunities for a range of housing options through
intensification and redevelopment (1.1.3.3 and 1.1.3.6).
Facilitating intensification, redevelopment and compact form by way of
appropriate development standards (1.1.3.4).
Implementing specific intensification targets (1.1.3.7).
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Providing a range and mix of housing types and densities required to meet
projected requirements and promoting all forms of residential
intensification (1.4.1 and 1.4.3).
Permitting and facilitating housing options and all types of residential
intensification (1.4.3 b)).
Directing development of new housing with appropriate levels of
infrastructure (1.4.3 c)).
Promoting the efficient use of land and infrastructure and prioritizing
intensification and compact format (1.2.3 d) e) and f)).
In more specific terms, approval of the red line revisions and rezoning for the
subject lands will:
accommodate new population growth on vacant land in an area that can
be serviced, within a defined Settlement Area;
incorporate an appropriate range and mix of residential uses in a slightly
more compact form to meet the long-term needs of the community;
assist the Township of Oro-Medonte in achieving its intensification and
density targets set by the County of Simcoe and the Province of Ontario;
permit housing on lands designated for development, on full municipal
services;
providing more green space for community use.
The proposed development will contribute to the Township's long term
prosperity by providing an efficient use of land within a settlement area. No
significant or sensitive resources will be impacted by the proposal, nor will the
proposal present a hazard to future uses of the site. The proposal is consistent
with the Provincial Policy Statement.
Based on the foregoing, it is my opinion that the approval of the proposed
planning applications is consistent with the policies set out in the Provincial Policy
Statement, 2020.
4.2. GROWTH PLAN FOR THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE, 2020
A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe was prepared
and approved under the Places to Growth Act, 2005 and has been updated over
time, most recently in August 2020. This document contains policies to manage
growth to the year 2051 and is to be read in conjunction with the Provincial Policy
Statement.
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This document guides decisions on a wide range of issues, including
transportation, infrastructure, land use planning, urban form, housing, natural
heritage and resource protection. All Regional and Municipal documents in the
Greater Golden Horseshoe are required to conform to the policies of this Plan.
The Growth Plan incorporates policies in Section 6, respecting the Simcoe Sub -
Area.
Section 2.1 of the Growth Plan states: This P/an is about accommodating
forecasted growth in complete communities. These are communities that are well
designed to meet people's needs for daily living throughout an entire lifetime by
providing convenient access to an appropriate mix of jobs, local services, public
service facilities, and a full range of housing to accommodate a range of incomes
and household sizes.
Also in Section 2.1 is reference to the achievement of complete communities, as
follows: To support the achievement of complete communities that are healthier,
safer, and more equitable, choices about where and how growth occurs in the
GGH [Greater Golden Horseshoe] need to be made carefully. Better use of land
and infrastructure can be made by directing growth to settlement areas and
prioritizing intensification...
As noted, the Growth Plan directs new development to settlement areas such as
Craighurst where there are full municipal services.
Supporting policies from the new Growth Plan include the following:
Supporting a range and mix of housing options including second units
and affordable housing to serve all sizes, incomes, and ages of
households (Guiding Principles 1.2.1).
Directing development to settlement areas and away from hazardous
lands (2.2.1.2 d), e)).
Achieving a complete community that provides a diverse range and mix
of housing options, including second units and affordable housing, to
accommodate people at all stages of life, and to accommodate the needs
of all household sizes and incomes (2.2.1.4 a) and c)).
Supporting the achievement of complete communities by:
planning to accommodate forecasted growth (2.2.6.2 a)).
planning to achieve the minimum intensification and density
targets (2.2.6.2 b))
planning to diversify the overall housing stock across the
municipality (2.2.6.2 c)).
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Given this policy framework, the proposed revised development concept for the
subject lands represents the type of development that the Growth Plan
encourages. This revised plan of subdivision represents growth in a settlement
area providing a variety of lot sizes.
Based on my review of the revised development plan as well as the reports and
studies submitted, it is my opinion that the proposal conforms with the Growth
Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020.
4.3 COUNTY OF SIMCOE OFFICIAL PLAN
The County of Simcoe Official Plan provides the land use policies for planning in
the County including the Township of Oro-Medonte. One of the key themes of
the Plan is to direct a significant portion of growth and development to
settlements where it can be effectively serviced (3.1.1). Craighurst is an identified
Settlement Area and is designated 'Settlements' on Schedule 5.1 to the County
Plan.
Policies of the County Official Plan indicate that:
The majority of population growth will be directed to settlement areas with
full municipal services (3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.7).
A proportion of new growth will be accommodated through intensification
(3.2.3) and priority will be given to infill and intensification proposals that
use existing infrastructure (3.5.15). Intensification is defined as: the
development of a property, site or area at a higher density than currently
exists through: a) redevelopment, including the reuse of brownfie/d sites;
b) the development of vacant and/or underutilized lots within previously
de veloned areas: c) infill development; and d) the expansion or con version
of existing buildings.
Division of land by plan of subdivision is permitted in the Settlements
designation (3.3.2). The plan of subdivision will continue to have access
to and frontage on public roadways including existing roadways and new
municipal roads (Policy 3.3.4). The local municipality will require the
owner to enter into a subdivision agreement (Policy 3.3.9) prior to
development proceeding.
There are no significant wetlands, significant coastal wetlands that will be
impacted by the proposed development (Policy 3.3.15 i).
The identification of environmentally protected areas was undertaken as
part of the approval of the current draft plan, and no changes are proposed
that would see development of environmentally protected lands. (Policies
3.3.15 ii, 3.3.15 iii).
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Servicing and stormwater management of the property, a review of
servicing capability and potential traffic issues has been undertaken by
two engineering firms, Stantec and Tatham Engineering, demonstrating
that the revised road and lotting can be efficiently serviced (Policies 3.3.19,
3.3.20).
The revision to the lotting is unlikely to adversely affect adjacent uses in
terms of odour, noise vibration, particulates or other emissions (Policy
3.3.21).
A range of housing types and densities are encouraged (3.2.8). and the
Plan promotes a development form that minimizes land consumption and
servicing costs (3.5.4).
In comparing residential density of the existing plan, there is a slight
increase of units per hectare, from units per hectare to 9.9 units per
hectare, thereby assisting the Township in meeting its minimum density
target (3.5.23).
In summary of the relevant policies of the County of Simcoe Official Plan, it is my
planning opinion that the proposed development is in conformity with the
objectives and policies of the County's Official Plan.
4.4 TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN (2019)
The Official Plan for the Township of Oro-Medonte was most recently
consolidated in 2019.. Schedule A -Land Use of the Township Official Plan
designates Craighurst as a Rural Settlement Area. The designations set out on
Schedule F of the Official Plan are Living Area, Community Use Area, and
Environmental Protection One.
Although the current draft plan was approved with 100 percent single detached
lots, the Craighurst Secondary Plan (Section C18 of the Official Plan) anticipates
a housing mix of 75 % single detached dwellings. The revised plan provides more
variety with two different single detached lot types along with the addition of
semi-detached units. The lot distribution proposed is:
77 percent single detached lots with 15.2 metre frontages
8 percent single detached lots with 18.3 metre frontages
15 percent semi-detached lots with 7.6 metre frontages
The new lot distribution will provide an appropriate housing form for. the lands
that positively contributes to achieving a housing mix as contemplated in the
Craighurst Secondary Plan.
In fulfillment of one of the existing draft plan conditions, Architectural and Urban
Design Guidelines have been prepared and submitted to the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
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Having reviewed the Official Plan for the Township of Oro-Medonte, including
Section C18, the Craighurst Secondary Plan, it is my planning opinion that the
proposed revisions to the draft approved plan conform to the applicable policies.
n SUMMARY
The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment, Red -line Revision and Zoning By-
law Amendment requests are to adjust the existing draft plan of subdivision for
lands located in the northeast quadrant of Craighurst.
In reviewing the Provincial Policy Statement 2020, the Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe 2020, the County of Simcoe Official Plan, and the
Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan it is my opinion that the proposed
planning applications are appropriate and represent good land use planning.
As a final point, I have reviewed the criteria set out in Section 51 (24) of the
Planning Act and provide my planning opinion that the proposed changes to the
draft approved plan of subdivision meet the criteria and are in the public interest.
Respectfully submitted,
Celeste Phillips, MCIP, RPP
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