THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Meeting No. PED-11-2007 Thursday, July 12, 2007 9:00 a.m. Council Chamber, District Administration Building
PAGES 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS
3. DELEGATION
1-2 a) Muskoka Tourism Marketing Agency
L Recap of 2006 Financial Performance ii. Financials for the month ended May 2007 iii Marketing Update
4. ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS
3-11 a) Submission for Draft Approval Subdivision File No .. S2004-1 (Hammell Estates Subdivision - Town of Bracebridge) Report No .. PED-11-2007-1
Recommendation
THAT By-law 2007-53 to approve Subdivision File No .. S2004-1 (Hammell Estates) be passed,
12-19 b) Submission for Draft Approval Condominium File No .. C2007-2 (Pinecone Condominiums - Town of Bracebridge) Report No .. PED-11-2007-2
Recommendation (Delegated decision)
THAT Condominium Description File No .. C2007-2, (Pinecone Condominiums) in the Town of Bracebridge, dated January 2007, be approved as detailed in Schedule 'A' attached hereto ..
20-26 c) Amendment to Draft Approval Subdivision File No .. 44T-89002 (Clearbrook Subdivision - Town of Bracebridge) Report No .. PED-11-2007-3
Recommendation (Delegated decision)
THAT the approval of Plan of Subdivision File No .. 44T-89002 (Clearbrook Subdivision), in the Town of Bracebridge, be amended, as detailed in Schedule "A" attached hereto, 27-30 d) Submission for Draft Approval Subdivision File No .. S2006-10 (Pine Street Subdivision - Town of Gravenhurst) Report No .. PED-11-2007-4
Recommendation
None .. Submitted for information only ..
31-34 e) Approval of Township of Muskoka Lakes By-law 2007-38 Lifting of Part Lot Control (Port Carling Golf and Country Club Villas - Township of Muskoka Lakes) Report No .. PED-11-2007-5
Recommendation (Delegated decision)
THAT Township of Muskoka Lakes By-law 2007-38 be approved, subject to the following provisions
1. The approval is applicable to Block 1, of Plan 35M-644, Township of Muskoka Lakes designated as Parts 1-8 on Plan 35R-21744 prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited, dated June 18, 2007 and attached as Appendix '1'..
2.. By-law 2007-38 be registered on title ..
3.. By-law 2007-38 be repealed upon completion of the transactions proposed or within a maximum of 120 days from the date of approval of By-law 2007-38 by The District Municipality of Muskoka, If the transactions are not completed within the 120 day period, approval shall be withdrawn ..
4.. Copies of By-law 2007-38 and the repealing by-law as registered be provided by the developer to The District Municipality of Muskoka after registration of each ..
35-40 f) Submission for Draft Approval Condominium File No .. C2007-3 (Mineral Springs Condominium - Town of Huntsville) Report No.. PED-11-2007-6
Recommendation
THAT By-law 2007-54 to approve Condominium Description File No.. C2007-3 (Mineral Springs) be passed.
41 g) Appeals received with respect to Amendment No. 31 to the Muskoka Official Plan (Minett) &Official Plan Amendment No.. 34 - Township of Muskoka Lakes (Minett) Report No .. PED-11-2007-11
Recommendation
None .. Submitted for information only. 5. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
42-43 a) Digital Air Photo Project Report No. PED-11-2007-7
Recommendation
None .. Submitted for information only.
6. MUSKOKA OFFICIAL PLAN
44-45 a) Muskoka Official Plan Review Update Report No .. PED-11-2007-10
Recommendation
None .. Submitted for information only ..
7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
46-50 a) Minutes of the Norwegian Memorial Project Ad Hoc Sub-Committee
Recommendation
THAT the Norwegian Memorial Project Ad Hoc Sub-Committee meeting minutes of June 18, 2007 be adopted.
8. INFORMATION AND OTHER ITEMS
51-52 a) Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities PED-11-2007-INFO-A
re: Response to letter sent Feb..20, 2007 regarding the introduction of aquatic invasive species and pathogens into the Great Lakes ..
b) New Subdivision/Condominium Applications
re: Condominium File No .. C2007-7, Legends at the Falls, located on Part of Lots A & B, Plan 3, and Lots F, G, & H, Plan 8, Town of Bracebridge, consisting of a seventy-eight unit condominium development was deemed to be complete on June 21, 2007..
c) Extension to Draft Approval
re Subdivision File No .. 44T-9004, Woodland Heights, located on Part Lots 20 & 31, Concession 12-14, Brunei, Town of Huntsville, was granted a two-year extension to May 20, 2009 ..
9. NEW BUSINESS 10. CLOSED SESSION
a) Delegation - MuskokaAircraft Refinishing, Mike Goudie
53-60 Recommendation
THAT we do now retire to Planning and Economic Development Committee in closed session to discuss the following
(i) the potential sale of a parcel of land at the Muskoka Airport.
Recommendation
THAT we do now rise from the Planning and Economic Development Committee in closed session and immediately reconvene in open session.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Recommendation
THAT the Planning and Economic Development Committee adjourns to meet again on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 9:00 am. or at the call of the Chair.. MUSKOKA TOURISM PED-11-2007-DEL-A PROFIT AND LOSS JANUARY - MAY, 2007
Jan-May 2007 Actual BUdget2007 Actual 2006 Budget 2006 Ordinary IncornelExpense Revenue Government Partnerships Municipal 125,092 308,762 286,645 297,500 FedNor 13,719 115,820 49,283 86,323 CFDC 5,000 Ministry Tourism & Rec 3,137 43,250 17,645 47,000 OTMPC 23,500 Service Canada (HRDC) 9,546 14,820 10,165 103,492 Total Government Partnerships 151,494 511,152 363,738 534,315 Amm of Deferred Contributions 20,000 19,553 Total Membership Fees 58,176 80,000 66,776 75,530 Miscellaneous & OtherIncome 1,151 1,000 2,569 1,050 GBC Web Contribution 1,400 1,859 Donations Retail Sales 5,101 32,500 27,074 30,000 Partner Contributions Program and Ad Sales 181,985 245,500 217,710 318,747 Total Revenue 246,414 891,552 699,280 959,642 Total Income 397,907 891,552 699,280 959,642 Cost of Goods Sold DirectProgram Expenses Cost of Retail Sales 3,378 12,000 23,004 20,000 Bad Debts(recovery) 5,000 5 2,500 Inventory 52 -1,616 Culinary expense Commissions MTMA 14,871 38,850 35,778 40,662 Other 13,710 37,443 14,958 39,832 Printing & Reproduction 18,876 63,600 92,919 150,006 Writing, Photography & Design 56,879 128,750 38,409 62,361 Labour 3,707 28,127 22,347 121,000 MediaInsertions 11,000 21,000 10,151 26,800 Payroll and consulting 104,257 259,500 279,305 277,500 Distribution & Delivery -6 10,000 9,022 14,500 Travel 5,352 15,770 6,744 15,540 Registration - Tradeshows 3,200 7,638 1,600 Freight 765 Translation 1,875 1,400 877 TotalDirectProgram Expenses 233,950 624,640 540,306 772,301 Indirect Program Expenses FamTours 10,000 5,000 Marketing-Outside Services 57,500 Marketing Plan Development 700 2,500 5,000 Membership Communications 1,051 2,500 5,672 5,000 Total Indirect Program Expenses 1,751 72,500 5,672 15,000 Total COGS 235,701 697,140 545,979 787,301 Gross Profit 162,207 194,412 153,301 172,341 Amortization 12,973 20,000 13,428 12,000 Amortization of DeferredContr 19,553 Bank Charges 1,344 1,600 1,518 1,000 Bank-Interest Loan/Other 454 Building Maintenance 5,802 28,000 30,245 28,500 RentILeases 12,905 30,972 13,998 21,281 Insurance 4,300 5,315 3,500 Building-Security 336 400 536 1,500 Utilities 3,851 10,000 9,696 7,500 Capital Loan Repayment 6,962 Office Equipment 9,131 20,000 17,425 25,000 Office Supplies Telephone 5,911 14,000 13,800 15,000 Contract Labour 114 Meals & Entertainment 1,899 5,600 3,089 2,400 Memberships/Subscriptions -176 2,000 3,166 1,500 Legal and Accounting 16,846 40,000 39,910 30,000 Postage & Courier 4,632 1,500 4,995 3,200 PST Expenses Website Maintenance& Design 13,203 4,000 2,592 5,000 Training & Development 2,500 1,029 3,500 Uniforms 2,000 1,003 2,750 Total Expense 324,826 884,012 181,298 170,593 Net Ordinary Income 72,981 7,540 -27,997 1,748 PED-11-2007-DEL-A MUSKOKA TOURISM 2007 BUDGET
Budget 2007 Actual 2006 Budget 2006 Ordinary IncomeJExpense Revenue GovernmentPartnerships Municipal 308,762 286,645 297500 Fed Nor 115,820 49,283 86323 CFDC 5,000 Ministry Tourism & Rec 43,250 17,645 47,000 OTMPC 23,500 Service Canada (HRDC) 14,820 10,165 103,492 Total Government Partnerships 511,152 363,738 534,315 Amm of Deferred Contributions 20,000 19,553 Total Membership Fees 80,000 66,776 75,530 Miscellaneous & Other Income 1,000 2,569 1,050 GBC Web Contribution 1,400 1,859 Donations Retail Sales 32,500 27,074 30,000 PartnerContributions Program and Ad Sales 245,500 217,710 318,747 Total Revenue 891,552 699,280 959,642 Total Income 891,552 699,280 959,642 Cost of Goods Sold Direct Program Expenses Cost of Retail Sales 12,000 23,004 20,000 Bad Debts(recovery) 5,000 5 2,500 Inventory -1,616 Culinary expense Commissions MTMA 38,850 35,778 40,662 Other 37,443 14,958 39,832 Printing & Reproduction 63,600 92,919 150,006 Writing, Photography & Design 128,750 38,409 62,361 Labour 28,127 22,347 121,000 Media Insertions 21,000 10,151 26,800 Payroll and consulting 259,500 279,305 277,500 Distribution & Delivery 10,000 9,022 14,500 Travel 15,770 6,744 15,540 Registration - Tradeshows 3,200 7,638 1,600 Freight 765 Translation 1,400 877 Total DirectProgramExpenses 624,640 540,306 772,301 IndirectProgramExpenses FamTours 10,000 5,000 Marketing-Outside Services 57,500 Marketing Plan Development 2,500 5,000 Membership Communications 2,500 5,672 5,000 TotalIndirectProgramExpenses 72,500 5,672 15,000 Total COGS 697,140 545,979 787,301 Gross Profrt 194,412 153,301 172,341 Amortization 20,000 13,428 12,000 Amortization of Deferred Contr 19,553 Bank Charges 1,600 1,518 1,000 Bank-Interest Loan/Other BUilding Maintenance 28,000 30,245 28,500 RenULeases 30,972 13,998 21,281 Insurance 4,300 5,315 3,500 BUilding-Security 400 536 1,500 Utilities 10,000 9,696 7,500 Capital Loan Repayment 6,962 Office Equipment 20,000 17,425 25,000 Office Supplies Telephone 14,000 13,800 15,000 Contract Labour Meals & Entertainment 5,600 3,089 2,400 Memberships/Subscriptions 2,000 3,166 1,500 Legal and Accounting 40,000 39,910 30,000 Postage & Courier 1,500 4,995 3,200 PST Expenses WebsiteMaintenance & Design 4,000 2,592 5,000 Training & Development 2,500 1,029 3,500 Uniforms 2,000 1,003 2,750 Total Expense 884,012 181,298 170,593 Net Ordinary Income 7,540 -27,997 1,748 .,t--THEj)ISTRICLMuNICIPAlIIY OF MUSKOKA
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 OR 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) Fax (705) 646-2207 INWw.muskoka.on. ca
TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Scott Lucas Planner
DATE: June 25, 2007
SUBJECT: Submission for Draft Approval Subdivision File No .. S2004-1 (Hammell Estates Subdivision - Town of Bracebridge)
REPORT NO: PED-11-2007-1
RECOMMENDATION
THAT By-law 2007-53 to approve Subdivision File No .. S2004-1 (Hammell Estates) be passed,
ORIGIN
An application for the above noted plan of subdivision was submitted on March 3, 2004 and accepted as a complete application on March 8,2004.
ANALYSIS
Location and Description
The subject property is located on Plan M3, Lots 44-47 and Part of Lots 43 and 48-51, inclusive on RP 35R9502, Part 1, Macaulay, Town of Bracebridge and is approximately 5 .. 7 ha (14 acres) in size. The lands are located on the east side of Cedar Lane and north of Fraserburg Road .. A location map is attached as Appendix'!' ..
Proposal
The applicant proposes a total of twenty-nine (29) single detached residential lots, one (1) block to be used for stormwater management, one (1) block for parkland and three (3) blocks for reserve purposes. This subdivision is proposed to be developed in two (2) phases. All of the proposed lots are to be accessed by way of a new internal road network originating from Cedar l.ane, Each of the proposed lots is to be serviced with full municipal sewer and water services, A copy of the proposed draft plan is attached as Appendix 'II' ..
In addition, an emergency access is proposed, which would originate from Muskoka Road No .. 14 (Fraserburg Road) and traverse the south side of proposed lot 29 ..
Managing Our Legac!1 Together Site Characteristics
The subject property is currently vacant and varies in topography.. The northerly portion of the property is characterized by a large rock outcropping with some forest cover. The southerly portion of the property rises towards Fraserburg Road and consists of open grassed lands ..
Context and Surrounding Uses
Established residential dwellings and an existing aggregate operation (Wes Finch and Sons Ltd.) are located to the south of the property along Fraserburg Road. Residential dwellings and condominium units are located to the west of the subject property which front upon Cedar Lane The easterly abutting property contains the Bracebridge Fairgrounds with some residential and storage/restricted industrial facilities located to the north.
Supporting Documentation
A Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan has been submitted in support of this application .. This report, which has been reviewed by Town and Muskoka staff, proposes grassed swales for transport of stormwater to a wetpond facility, which would be located on what is shown on the draft plan as Block 33.
In addition, an Environmental Noise Feasibility Study prepared by HGC Engineering was submitted in support of the application, as the subject property is located in close proximity to an existing aggregate operation .. This report was peer reviewed with the resulting recommendation being that lot 29 be required to have a forced air heating and air conditioning system for noise attenuation .. A warning on title was also recommended respecting this lot as it relates to potential truck noise from Fraserburg Road .. Accordingly, each of these requirements have been included in the conditions of draft approval.
Circulation
The application has been circulated to the Town of Bracebridge and other required agencies for comment The Town of Bracebridge responded to the circulation in support of the draft plan of subdivision, subject to a number of conditions .. All of these conditions have been incorporated in the conditions of draft approval,
Muskoka's Engineering and Public Works department requested the inclusion of a condition of approval requiring an agreement between the District of Muskoka and the developer regarding the provision of municipal water and sewer services .. This condition has been included in the conditions of draft approval, An existing sanitary sewer easement traverses three of the proposed lots and the proposed stormwater management block, As a result, the applicant will be required to relocate the sanitary sewer pipe along Street 'B' and Street 'A' to connect to Cedar Lane. This requirement for sewer line relocation would be addressed in the servicing agreement with Muskoka.
Public Meeting
In accordance with the Planning Act, a public meeting was held on January 26, 2005, and concurrently with the applicant's zoning by-law amendment application .. At the public meeting, a number of questions and concerns were raised .. One concern related to the development of Lot 21 and Block 34 for residential purposes .. These parcels were previously identified as being one residential lot To address this concern, Lot 21 has been substantially decreased in size, and the remaining lands have been identified as a parkland block (Block 34), which is to be dedicated to the Town .. Given the degree of slope on proposed Lot 21, a lot grading and drainage plan has been required in the conditions of draft approval and the development would be subject to a site plan agreement with the Town of Bracebridge. The purpose of this agreement would be to implement the recommendations of the lot grading and drainage plan and to ensure as much vegetation is retained as possible ..
Concerns were also raised with respect to the size of the frontages initially proposed for lots along Streets 'B' and 'C' .. To address this issue, the applicant has revised the proposed draft plan to increase the frontages of these lots .. The Town of Bracebridge has indicated that this amendment is satisfactory and the revised lots are in conformity with the frontage requirements of the Town's Official Plan ..
Another concern was also voiced with respect to the location and maintenance of the proposed temporary emergency access .. An existing driveway providing access to a neighbouring property is located on the portion of the property where the emergency access is proposed, As the applicant wishes to develop the emergency access with minimal impact on this neighbour, the emergency access will be developed prior to final approval of the second phase of the subdivision. This will provide the applicant with additional time to determine the exact location and design of the emergency access together with continued access to the neighbouring property, while at the same time, providing the ability to proceed with the initial phase of the development
Planning Documents
Provincial Policy Statement
The 1997 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) would apply to this application and encourages efficient use of land, resources and infrastructure. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed draft plan has regard for the Provincial Policy Statement.
Muskoka Official Plan
The subject lands are located within the "Urban Centre" designation of the Muskoka Official Plan, The Muskoka Plan recognizes "Urban Centres" as the focus of development and anticipates their continued growth in population and physical size, In addition, Section H.29 requires that stormwater management be addressed to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction and this is incorporated into the draft conditions.. A draft condition has been included which requires that stormwater works be completed to the satisfaction of the Town prior to final approval of the subdivision phases ..
Local Official Plan
The subject lands are located within the Urban Area Boundary of the Town of Bracebridge and are designated for residential development The proposed development would conform to the Town's Official Plan ..
Town ofBracebridge Zoning By-law 2006-120
A zoning by-law amendment application was submitted and approved to permit the proposed development. This amendment was incorporated into the Town's recently approved Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2006-120 ..
Redline Revisions
The proposed draft plan has been amended to address a request from the Town of Bracebridge for dedication of two additional 0 .. 3 metre reserves at the easterly limits of Streets 'B' and 'C' .. In addition, to ensure that the above noted future emergency access is addressed in the second phase of the subdivision, the draft plan has been redlined to include additional lands owned by the applicant which front onto Fraserburg Road. Recommended Conditions
In consideration of the foregoing, it is recommended that approval be granted to the "Hammell Estates" plan of Subdivision, File No .. S2004-1, Town of Bracebridge, prepared by Upper Canada Consultants, dated April 30, 2007 and redlined June 29, 2007 showing a total of twenty-nine (29) lots and six (6) blocks, subject to the following conditions
General Conditions
1.. Prior to final approval being granted, The District Municipality of Muskoka shall be provided with a copy of the final plan in digital format in accordance with The District Municipality of Muskoka Digital Draft and Final Plan of Subdivision Submission Requirements ..
2.. Prior to final approval being granted and prior to the submission of the proposed internal road names to the Town of Bracebridge for approval purposes, the Owner shall submit names to The District Municipality of Muskoka for 911 verification ..
3.. Prior to Town Council approval of the Area Municipal subdivision agreement, The District Municipality of Muskoka shall be circulated a draft for review and comment, and prior to final approval being granted, shall be in receipt of a registered copy of the agreement. Phasing
4.. The plan of subdivision shall be finalized in two (2) phases, as set out on the draft approved plan, with each preceding phase being registered and substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Town of Bracebridge, prior to final approval of the subsequent phase and subject to the confirmation of available water and sewage system capacity .. Access
5.. The road allowances included in this plan of subdivision shall be dedicated as public highways, and the roads shall be designed, constructed and named to the satisfaction of the Town of Bracebridge ..
6.. Prior to final approval of Phase 2, an emergency access, of not less than 20 feet in width, from Fraserburg Road to Street 'A', shall be designed, constructed and conveyed to the satisfaction of the Town of Bracebridge ..
Conveyances
7.. Easements as may be required for utility, drainage, or other purposes shall be granted to the Town of Bracebridge and any other authority or party as may be required.
8.. Prior to final approval of Phase 1, the owner shall convey Blocks 30, 35 and 36 as 0 .. 3 metre reserves to the Town of Bracebridge .. These reserves shall be shown on the final plan ..
9 Prior to final approval of Phase 2, the owner shall convey Block 36 as a 0 .. 3 metre reserve to the Town of Bracebridge This reserve shall be shown on the final plan .. 10. Prior to final approval of Phase 1 being granted, the portions of the road allowance (Park Road) originating from Cedar Lane and abutting Lot 21 and Block 33 shall be closed and conveyed to the owner and included in Lot 21 and Block 33 ..
Zoning
11.. Prior to final approval, the lands are to be zoned for their intended residential and open space uses
Parkland
12 .. The owner shall convey lands in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the land included in the plan to the Town of Bracebridge for park or other recreational purposes pursuant to Section 51(1) of the Planning Act, RS..Q.. 1990, as amended, Alternatively, the Town of Bracebridge may require cash-in-lieu of all or a portion of the parkland dedication in accordance with Section 51(3) of the Planning Act, RS..Q.. 1990, as amended ..
Environmental
13 .. Prior to final approval of Phase 1 being granted, the owner shall provide The District Municipality of Muskoka with four copies of a detailed stormwater management and construction mitigation plan prepared by a certified professional engineer.. The plans shall be circulated by The District Municipality of Muskoka to the Town of Bracebridge.. If required, a Certificate of Approval for the plan shall be obtained from the Ministry of the Environment prior to construction of the works.
14 .. Prior to final approval of Phase 1 being granted, a lot grading and drainage plan, satisfactory to the Town of Bracebridge and The District Municipality of Muskoka shall be submitted with respect to the development of Lot 21 ..
Area Municipal Subdivision Agreement
15 .. Prior to final approval of Phase 1 being granted, the owner shall enter into a subdivision agreement authorized by the Section 51(26) of the Planning Act, RS.. O. 1990, as amended, with the Town of Bracebridge .. The agreement shall be registered on title and shall provide that the owner agrees to satisfy all the requirements, financial and otherwise, of the Town of Bracebridge including, but not limited to the following a) Require the implementation of the plans required in Condition 12 under the supervision and to the satisfaction of a certified professional engineer; b) Provide for conveyance to the Town of any facilities and for the long-term maintenance of such facilities or works constructed in accordance with the plans required in Condition 12; c) Require the installation and maintenance of fencing along the easterly boundary of the draft plan; d) Require the installation and maintenance of a paved pedestrian walkway at the easterly limit of Street 'B', in order to provide access to the Bracebridge fairground property; e) Require that the owner agrees to enter into, execute and register a site plan agreement on the title of Lot 21 .. This agreement shall implement the recommendations of the lot grading and drainage plan required in Condition 13 and require the retention of as much vegetation on the lot as possible; and f) Require the design, construction and conveyance of an emergency access, of not less than 20 feet in width, from Fraserburg Road to Street 'A'.
16 .. The subdivision agreement shall contain a provision or provisions in wording acceptable to the Town of Bracebridge which a) Requires the installation of a forced air heating system in any dwelling unit to be constructed on Lot 29.. Said system shall contain ducts sized for future installation of air conditioning; and b) Contains the following warning clause: "Purchasers/tenants are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within the building unit, sound levels due to increased road traffic may on occasion interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the Municipality's and the Ministry of the Environment's noise criteria.
This dwelling unit has been fitted with a forced air heating system and the ducting, etc .. , was sized to accommodate central air conditioning .. Installation of central air conditioning will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the Municipality's and the Ministry of Environment's noise criteria. (Note The location and installation of the outdoor air conditioning device should be done so as to minimize the noise impacts and comply with criteria of MOE publication NPC-216, Residential Air Conditioning Devices)"
District Municipal Subdivision Agreement
17. Prior to final approval of Phase 1 being granted, the owner shall enter into a subdivision agreement authorized by Section 51(26) of the Planning Act, RS .. Q.. 1990, as amended, with The District Municipality of Muskoka. The agreement shall be registered on title and shall provide that the owner agrees to satisfy all the requirements, financial and otherwise, of The District Municipality of Muskoka, including but not limited to the installation and/or relocation of municipal water and sewer services and shall provide for municipal assumption and operation of same;
18 .. Prior to final approval being granted for any subsequent Phase and where required, the owner shall enter into and register on title, supplemental subdivision agreements for each of those phases and the agreements shall provide that the owner agrees to satisfy all the requirements, financial and otherwise, of The District Municipality of Muskoka concerning but not limited to the provision of municipal water and sewer services, amongst other matters related to each phase.
Clearance Letters
19 .. Prior to final approval being granted, the Town of Bracebridge shall advise the District in writing that conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 have been complied with to their satisfaction with a brief and concise statement detailing how each condition has been satisfied ..
20. Prior to final approval being granted, The District Municipality of Muskoka shall be satisfied that conditions 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 13, 16, 17 and 18 have been complied with to their satisfaction. District Development Charges
21, District Development charges are required to be paid in accordance with By-law 2003-46, as amended from time to time"
Final Plan
22" The final plan must be in registerable form together with all necessary instruments or plans describing an interest in the land,
23" Prior to final approval being granted, the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development or her designate shall be satisfied that the conditions of approval have been satisfied and the final plan is in conformity with the draft plan"
Lapsing Provision
In the event that the owner fails to fulfill the conditions of draft approval on or before August 20,2012, the approval herein granted shall be deemed to have lapsed pursuant to the Planning Act, RS,O 1990, as amended,
The owner is advised that any site alteration or the installation of any works or matters that may be the subject of any agreements required by this by-law shall not be permitted prior to the execution of such agreements, Where any such works, alterations or matters are undertaken in violation of this clause, approval of this plan may be withdrawn as authorized under Section 51(44) of the Planning Act, RS..o., 1990"
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Lucas, B,A Planner PED-11-2007-1
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PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 OR 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) Fax (705) 646-2207 wwwmuskokaon.ca
TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Scott Lucas Planner
DATE: June 25, 2007
SUBJECT: Submission for Draft Approval Condominium File No.. C2007-2 (Pinecone Condominiums - Town of Bracebridge)
REPORT NO: PED-11-2007-2
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Condominium Description File No.. C2007-2, (Pinecone Condominiums) in the Town of Bracebridge, dated January 2007, be approved as detailed in Schedule 'A' attached hereto ..
ORIGIN
This application for a phased condominium was submitted on March 26, 2007 and accepted as a complete application on March 27,2007..
ANALYSIS
Location and Description
The subject property is approximately 1..17 ha (2 .. 9 acres) in size and is located on the east side of Cedar Lane and west of Highway 11 in the Town of Bracebridge.. It is legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, Macaulay Ward, Town of Bracebridge .. A location map is attached as Appendix 'I' ..
Proposal
The applicant is proposing to divide the ownership interests in a 40 unit multiple-residential development through the registration of a phased condominium description with four phases .. Each unit would include an exclusive use area for recreation and parking. The plan has been redlined to properly identify the units and the exclusive use areas.. The SUbjectproperty is located to the immediate south of S1. Dominic Catholic Secondary School and currently contains eight semi-detached rental units .. While the subject property has been appropriately zoned for the use and an approved site plan exists for the development of these units, a condominium description is necessary to divide the ownership interests for sale of these units.
This proposed condominium description consists of twenty semi-detached buildings containing two residential units in each, The buildings are to be serviced on municipal water and sewer services and would be accessed from Pine Street A copy of the condominium description is attached as Appendix 'II'. Managing Our Legac!j Together Site Characteristics and Surrounding Land Uses
While eight of the units currently exist on the subject property, the undeveloped portions of the property contain primarily coniferous vegetation and exhibit an undulating topography .. Surrounding uses are largely residential and institutional (e .. g. high school, ambulance station) in nature ..
Supporting Documentation
The applicant has submitted a Stormwater Management Plan in support of the application .. The report indicates that the majority of the stormwater runoff currently runs overland directly toward Pine Street To ensure that stormwater is managed on site, a stormwater management system, comprised of grassed swales and storm sewers which would direct stormwater to a dry-pond, is proposed .. This matter would be addressed to the satisfaction of the Town of Bracebridge as set out in the site plan agreement
Circulation
The Town of Bracebridge requested that a condition be attached to the draft approval requiring the applicant to enter into a condominium agreement with the Town .. This condition has been included in Schedule 'A' attached.
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic School Board also submitted comments on the proposed condominium description, citing concerns respecting potential off-site impacts from increased stormwater runoff. Discussions with the applicant's engineer have indicated that stormwater will be properly dealt with provided the site is developed in accordance with the Stormwater Management Plan .. This matter will be dealt with in an agreement with the Town of Bracebridge ..
Provincial Policy Statement
The 2005 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) would apply to this application. Section 1.. 1.. 3 .. 1 of the PPS indicates that settlement areas such as this shall be the focus of growth.. In review of this and other applicable PPS policies, staff is of the opinion that the application is consistent with this document
Muskoka Official Plan
The subject lands are located within the "Urban Centre" designation of the Muskoka Official Plan .. The Muskoka Plan recognizes "Urban Centres" as the focus of development and anticipates their continued growth in population and physical size ..
This application involves the conversion of the existing eight (8) semi-detached rental units to residential condominiums. As a result, consideration must be given to the affordable housing policies of the Muskoka Official Plan .. Section CA2 of the Muskoka Plan generally considers such a conversion premature until it has been demonstrated that Muskoka's rental vacancy rates are at or above 3 percent in the past two years and where the existing market rents are at or above the average market rent levels for the area municipality.. In this case, while the rent level for these units is well above the average in the Town of Bracebridge, the vacancy rates for the previous two years in Muskoka is slightly below 3 percent However, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has assigned a low level of accuracy with respect to these vacancy rates, since there is some variability in the data. In addition, the applicant has indicated that finding tenantsto rent these 2 bedroom units has proved difficult and that financing the entire developmentas a rental developmentis equally as difficult Furthermore, it is the applicant's intent to provide 'affordable' ownership units as defined in Muskoka's DevelopmentCharges By-law
Section H.29 requiresthat stormwater managementbe addressed to the satisfaction of the authority havingjurisdiction A draft condition has been included which requiresthat stormwaterworks be completed to the satisfaction of the Town prior to final approvalof the condominium description
The proposal appears to conform to the intent and policiesof the Muskoka Official Plan,
Local Official Plan
The subject lands are designated "Residential" in the "UrbanArea" of the Town of Bracebridge Official Plan. Section G..2..2 of the Bracebridge Plan encouragesa broad, diverse range of housing types, which is affordable and accessibleto a broad range of residents..
In considering the above and other applicable Bracebridge Official Plan policies, the proposalwould appear to conform to the Bracebridge Official Plan.
Town ofBracebridge Zoning By-law 2006-120
The subject propertyis currently zoned to permit the proposed residential use.
Recommended Conditions
Staff have reviewed the Provincial Policy Statement, the Muskoka Official Plan and the Town of Bracebridge Official Plan, and are of the opinion that, subject to the conditions set out in Schedule 'A' attached herein, the proposal conforms to all relevant Provincial and Municipal planning policy..
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Lucas, BA Planner SCHEDULE 'A' C2007-2 "Pinecone Condominiums"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Part A
The "Pinecone Condominiums" plan of condominium, File No .. C2007-2, prepared by Pinestone Engineering Ltd, dated January, 2007 and redlined June 25,2007 on Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, Macaulay Ward, Town of Bracebridge, The District Municipality of Muskoka, and as redlined on July 4, 2007 is approved subject to Part B herein.
PartS
General Conditions
1.. The condominium description shall be finalized in four (4) phases, as set out on the draft approved plan, with each proceeding phase being registered and substantially completed to the satisfaction of the Town of Bracebridge, and subject to the confirmation of available water and sewage system capacity;
2.. Easements as may be required for access, utilities, drainage or other purposes shall be granted to the Town of Bracebridge and any other authority or party as may be required.
3.. Prior to final approval of Phase 1, the stormwater management works shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Town of Bracebridge ..
4.. Prior to final approval being granted, The District Municipality of Muskoka shall be satisfied that the owner has provided a copy of the final plan in digital format in accordance with The District Municipality of Muskoka Digital Draft and Final Plan Submission Requirements ..
Area Municipal Agreement
5.. Prior to final approval of Phase 1 being granted, the owner shall enter into a subdivision agreement authorized by Section 51(26) of The Planning Act, RS .. O .. 1990, as amended, with the Town of Bracebridge .. The agreement shall be registered on title and shall provide that the owner agrees to satisfy all the requirements, financial and otherwise, of the Town
6.. Prior to final approval being granted, the owner shall ensure, to the satisfaction of the Town, that the condominium description is in compliance with the requirements of the site plan approval by the Town pursuant to the Planning Act, RS .. Q.. 1990, as amended.
These Conditions of Approval are attached as Schedule 'J-\' to the Staff Report elated June 25, 2007 and by Resolution No .. of the Planning and Economic Committee on July 12, 2007 District Municipal Subdivision Agreement
7.. Prior to final approval being granted for Phase 1, the owner shall enter into a master subdivision agreement authorized by Section 51(26) of the Planning Act, RSO. 1990, as amended, with The District Municipality of Muskoka. The agreement shall be registered on title and shall provide that the owner agrees to satisfy all the requirements, financial and otherwise, of The District Municipality of Muskoka, including but not limited to the following: (i) the installation of municipal water and sewer services and shall provide for municipal assumption and operation of same; (ii) the availability of sufficient Equivalent Residential Units to service each individual phase.
8.. Prior to final approval being granted for any subsequent phase and subject to confirmation of available water and sanitary sewage capacity, the owner shall enter into and register on title, supplemental subdivision agreements with The District Municipality of Muskoka for each of those phases and the agreements shall include, but not be limited to the following
(i) the owner agrees to satisfy all the requirements, financial and otherwise, of The District Municipality of Muskoka concerning the provision of municipal water and sewer services, amongst other matters related to each phase; and (ii) the owner agrees to provide for the installation of municipal water and sewer services appurtenant to each phase to the satisfaction of The District Municipality of Muskoka and shall provide for municipal assumption of same ..
Clearance Letters
9.. Prior to final approval being granted, the Town of Bracebridge shall advise the District in writing that conditions 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 have been complied with to their satisfaction with a brief and concise statement detailing how each condition has been satisned.
10.. Prior to final approval being granted, The District Municipality of Muskoka shall be satisfied that conditions 2,4, 7 and 8 have been complied with to their satisfaction ..
Final Approval
11.. The final plan for registration must be in registerable form together with all necessary instruments or plans describing an interest in the land ..
12.. Prior to final approval being granted, the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development or her designate shall be satisfied that the conditions of approval have been satisfied and the final plan is in conformity with the draft plan.
District Development Charges
13.. District Development charges are required to be paid in accordance with By-law 2003-46, as amended from time to time.
These Conditions of t-\rynrn,\/;:,I are attached as Schedule 'A' to the Staff Report dated June 25, 2007 and Resolution No. of the and Economic Committee on July 12, 2007 Parte
LAPSING PROVISIONS
In the event that the owner fails to fulfill the conditions of draft approval on or before August 1, 2012, the approval herein granted shall be deemed to have lapsed pursuant to the Planning Act, RS.. O .. 1990, as amended,
In the event that the owner fails to fulfill the conditions of approval for subsequent phases within twenty-four (24) months from the date of registration of the preceding phase, the approval herein granted may be withdrawn pursuant to the Planning Act, RS .. O. 1990 ..
These Conditions of Approval are attached as Schedule '/!,: to the Staff Report elated June 2007 and Resolution No .. _ of the Planning and Economic Committee on July -rZ, 2007 \ 1\ ,~\ ~ , \\ \ \1
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03-1044Q PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 OR 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) Fax (705) 646-2207 www.muskoka.onca
TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Scott Lucas Planner
DATE: June 26, 2007
SUBJECT: Amendment to Draft Approval Subdivision File No .. 44T-89002 (Clearbrook Subdivision - Town of Bracebridge)
REPORT NO: PED-11-2007-3
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the approval of Plan of Subdivision File No .. 44T-89002 (Clearbrook Subdivision), in the Town of Bracebridge, be amended, as detailed in Schedule "A" attached hereto ..
ORIGIN
In a letter dated May 31, 2007, the applicant's agent Planscape Ltd, requested an amendment to the above noted plan of subdivision ..
ANALYSIS
Location and Description
The subject property is approximately 88 hectares (217 acres) in size and is located near the northerly limit of the Town of Bracebridge urban area. More specifically, the property is located to the east of Muskoka Road No .. 4 (Manitoba Street) and west of the north branch of the Muskoka River .. The property is legally described as Part of Lots 2,3 and 4, Concession 4, Macaulay, Town of Bracebridge as illustrated on the attached location plan (Appendix 'I') ..
Site Characteristics and Surrounding Land Uses
The undisturbed portions of the subject property exhibit a diverse undulating topography with localized areas of steep slopes, ridges, wetland valleys and a number of small tributaries .. Respecting the developed portions of the site, the primary road has been constructed and four (4) phases have been registered and a number of dwellings are being built Additional lands have been cleared in anticipation of construction of future phases.
The lands to the north and west of the subject property consist primarily of residential development In addition, the new Town of Bracebridge Recreation complex and high school as well as a CN Railway line, abut the property to the east The South Muskoka Golf Club abuts the subject lands to the south ..
Managing Our Legacy Together Background
The original plan of subdivision, which contained four hundred and twenty - five (425) single family residential lots, was originally draft approved on November 20, 1989 with the passage of By-law 89-104. Subsequently with the approval of By-law 90-28, the original plan was replaced with a revised plan containing four hundred and nine (409) single family residential lots, one (1) residential block and one (1) institutional block, On April 1, 2004, Committee approved an amended plan showing a total of three hundred and eighteen (318) single family residential lots, one (1) residential block, one (1) institutional block and five (5) open space blocks .. Since the last major revision in 2004, the plan has had several minor amendments ..
As the current proposed revisions are not considered minor in nature, a Planning and Economic Development Committee approval of the amendment is required.
Proposed Amendments to the Draft Plan
A copy of the revised draft plan can be found in Appendix 'II' .. The applicant is proposing to modify the phasing schedule on the plan by amalgamating some of the phases .. This has resulted in a reduction of the number of phases from 15 to 10 ..
In addition, one (1) new lot and a new block (12), which will be used for a pathway to Windsong Crescent from adjacent lands, has been added in Phase 5.. The most significant changes are proposed in Phase 6.. In the original plan, a number of lots were divided by a small watercourse. In the proposed revised plan, the number of lots in Phase 6 has been reduced by sixteen (16) to avoid development near this feature .. The reduction of lots will result in additional lands being included in the open space blocks (Blocks Sand T), which contain the watercourse, In addition, the road configuration is proposed to temporarily cui de sac at Block R (the multiple residential block), The applicant is considering design options for the multiple block and when the layout is finalized, this road (Fieldstream Chase) will connect to Douglas Drive ..
In Phase 7, the applicant proposes to eliminate the cul-de-sac (Old Ivy Lane) and reconfigure the road layout with a resultant increase in the number of lots by a total of one (1) in this phase .. While one (1) lot was deleted from both Phases 8 and 10, one (1) new lot was added to Phase 9 .. In total, the number of lots will have decreased from 309 to 293.
Supporting Documentation
As part of our review of the proposed changes to the plan, it became evident that the rear lot lines of lots 117 to 122 in Phase 6 and lots 132, 133 and 135 to 139 in Phase 7, extended over the top of bank of a steep slope. Although no change to the location of the rear lot lines was proposed to change from what was previously draft approved, Muskoka staff wanted to ensure that development would be restricted from the top-of-bank, thereby ensuring the protection of the adjacent valley land, To address this concern, the applicant submitted an update to the environmental study as it relates to Phases 6 and 7.. This report documents a number of recommendations for the protection of the areas of slope and any sensitivities associated with them.
Changes to Conditions
Modifications to the conditions are required to recognize the revised phasing schedule .. This will ensure the existing conditions would apply to the same lots although the phases of development have changed
A new condition has been included that would require additional wording in the area municipal subdivision agreement restricting development from the valley lands adjacent to certain lots in Phases 6 and 7.. Provincial Policy Statement
The 1997 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) would apply to this application .. In this regard, Section 1 1 envisions urban centres as the focus of growth and directs that land use patterns will utilize existing or planned infrastructure to accommodate it In review of this document, the proposed amendment has regard for the PPS ..
District of Muskoka and Town of Bracebridge Official Plans
The above noted amendments to the subdivision comply with the Muskoka and Town Official Plans, as amended ..
Town of Bracebridge Zoning By-law
The proposed plan would conform to the Town's site-specific zoning of the property.
Circulation
As part of the amendment process, staff circulated the above noted amendment to the prescribed agencies In particular, the amendment was circulated to the Town of Bracebridge, the Ministry of the Environment and Canadian National Railway. None of these agencies identified any concern with the proposed revised plan ..
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Lucas, B.A Planner
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PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO Pi L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 OR 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) Fax (705) 646-2207 www.muskoka.onca
TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Scott Lucas Planner
DATE: June 29, 2007
SUBJECT: Background Report for Public Meeting Subdivision File No .. S2006-10 (Pine Street Subdivision - Town of Gravenhurst)
REPORT NO: PED-11-2007-4
RECOMMENDATION
None. Submitted for information only ..
ORIGIN
An application for the above noted plan of subdivision was submitted on November 8, 2006 and accepted as a complete application on November 23, 2006.. In accordance with the Planning Act, the District Planning and Economic Development Committee is required to hold a public meeting respecting the proposed plan of subdivision ..
The following background has been prepared in order to provide Committee with a general overview of the proposed plan of subdivision prior to the public meeting ..
ANALYSIS
Location and Proposal
The subject property is located on Part of Lot 19, Concession 5, Muskoka, Town of Gravenhurst, and is approximately 1 .. 615 ha (4 .. 13 acres) in size. These lands are located west of Muskoka Road No .. 17 (Muskoka Beach Road) and abut the Kingbrook subdivision to the north .. A location map is attached as Appendix '1' ..
The applicant proposes a total of twenty-five (25) single detached residential lots with frontages ranging from 16.. 0 metres to 18 .. 0 metres .. Furthermore, the proposal includes one (1) block for stormwater management and parkland purposes .. A copy of the proposed draft plan is attached as Appendix 'II'
All of the proposed lots are to be accessed from an internal cul-de-sac road, which would originate from a single entrance from Muskoka Road No .. 17 (Muskoka Beach Road). The proposed development is to be built-out in two (2) phases with each of the proposed lots being serviced via full municipal sewer and water services.
Managing Our Legac!j Togetlier Site Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
The subject property is characterized by a flat topography with a slight depression in the southwesterly portion of the property The site consists primarily of mixed forest, with little in terms of ground vegetation.. The lands to the north and south of the subject lands consist of existing residential development, while the lands to the west remain undeveloped and exhibit a similar vegetative composition as the subject lands ..
Supporting Documentation
A Preliminary Stormwater Management Report and Site Servicing Report have been submitted in support of this application and are currently being reviewed by the Town and Muskoka Engineering and Public Works Departments, In addition, a municipally directed biophysical report has been completed for the subject property, which did not identify any significant habitat of threatened or endangered species ..
Planning Documents
As noted above, the application for plan of subdivision was submitted in 2006, and accordingly, it would be subject to the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement and 1990 Planning Act, as amended ..
The property is located in the "Urban Centre" designation of the Muskoka Official Plan and in the "Primary Urban Area" of the Town of Gravenhurst Official Plan. Both Plans would permit single detached residential development within their respective designations..
The property is currently zoned Rural (RU-A) in part and Extractive Industrial (M-1) in part and the applicant has submitted a concurrent rezoning application to permit the development
Circulation and Notice
The application has been circulated to the Town of Gravenhurst and other required agencies for comment Ajoint public meeting will be scheduled in the near future at the Town of Gravenhurst Municipal Office ..
Considerations
Mapping provided by the Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) revealed that this site may contain habitat of a reptile species (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake), which is deemed by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to be threatened. As noted previously, a municipally directed biophysical report was completed and as no significant habitat was identified, revisions to the proposed draft plan are not necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
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S(I/?Vf:YING LIn. ~~:i.~~{,Ili:,II, G~:\1["'.otsr'rr.:..f~~m THE DISTRIG MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 OR 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) Fax (705) 646-2207 wwwmuskokaonca TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee FROM: Melissa Maurer Planner DATE: June 27,2007 SUBJECT: Approval of Township of Muskoka Lakes By-law 2007-38 Lifting of Part Lot Control (Delegated) (Port Carling Golf and Country Club Villas - Township of Muskoka Lakes) REPORT NO: PED-11-2007-5 RECOMMENDATION THAT Township of Muskoka Lakes By-law 2007-38 be approved, subject to the following provisions: 1, The approval is applicable to Block 1, of Plan 35M-644, Township of Muskoka Lakes designated as Parts 1-8 on Plan 35R-21744 prepared by JD., Barnes Limited, dated June 18, 2007 and attached as Appendix '1', 2 By-law 2007-38 be registered on title" 3 By-law 2007-38 be repealed upon completion of the transactions proposed or within a maximum of 120 days from the date of approval of By-law 2007-38 by The District Municipality of Muskoka If the transactions are not completed within the 120 day period, approval shall be withdrawn" 4, Copies of By-law 2007-38 and the repealing by-law as registered be provided by the developer to The District Municipality of Muskoka after registration of each, ORIGIN In accordance with Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, RS"o., 1990, as amended, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has passed By-law 2007-38 exempting the above noted property from part lot control. The Township of Muskoka Lakes has requested that this by-law be approved by The District Municipality of Muskoka. ANALYSIS Use of Part Lot Control Area By-laws Section 50(7) of the Planning Act, RS"O, 1990, as amended, permits a local municipality to pass a by-law which in effect allows a lot or a block on a registered plan to be further divided without the need of a severance application or another plan of subdivision" In accordance with the Planning Act, final approval of such a by-law is required from District Council. District Council has delegated responsibility of final approval for part lot control by-laws to the District Planning and Economic Development Committee unless it is expected that a decision may be disputed, Managing Our Legacy Together The process of exemption of part lot control is used to further divide lots or blocks on registered plans of subdivision .. Typically, this exemption is utilized to further divide lots for multiple residential or industrial purposes. This process is also used in some cases to reconfigure lots in older registered plans of subdivision where circumstances have changed such as municipal services becoming available, changing housing markets, or the existing lots not satisfying current planning regulations. Background The subject lands are located in the Port Carling Golf and Country Club Subdivision on the west side of Muskoka Road No .. 118, west of downtown Port Carling (Appendix 'II') .. The land within this subdivision subject to this application is Block 1, of Plan 35M-644 .. Phase 1 of Plan of Subdivision 44T-90013 was final approved and registered in September 1992. Approval of this application would facilitate further division of property that was originally subdivided into seven (7) blocks with the registration of Plan 35M-644 .. When the subdivision was final approved and registered, it was intended that the blocks would be further subdivided into townhouse lots .. By-law 2007-38 serves to lift part lot control so that the land within block 1 can be re-divided into four new freehold townhouse lots as depicted in the attached Appendix '1' .. Planning Documents Provincial Policy Statement The 2005 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) would apply to this application .. Section 1.. 1.. 3.. 1 of the PPS indicates that settlement areas such as this shall be the focus of growth .. In review of this and other applicable PPS policies, staff is of the opinion that the application is consistent with this document Muskoka Official Plan The subject property is located within the "Urban Centre" designation of the Muskoka Official Plan .. In this regard, the proposal would generally conform to applicable policies of the Muskoka Official Plan .. Local Official Plan The subject area is designated "Open Space" within the "Urban Centre" designation of the Muskoka Lakes Official Plan .. Section 1324 states that a golf course and associated medium density residential uses shall be recognized as permitted uses in the Open Space designation in this location .. In this regard, the proposal would generally conform to applicable policies of the Muskoka Lakes Official Plan .. Township ofMuskoka Lakes Zoning By-law 87-87 A site-specific by-law amendment was passed with respect to the proposed development The lots meet the area, frontage and setback requirements of this site-specific by-law Respectfully Submitted, i·Jv&ll~ Melissa Maurer, B.A (Hons), Eco .. Mgt (Dipl) Planner I REQUIRE THIS PLAN TO BE PLAN 35R-21744 DEPOSITED UNDER THE PLAN LAND TITLES ACT RECEIVED AND DEPOSITED \ ,,"m'EO DONALD DRIVE DATE _ DATE _ 1D£D1CATEDBYREGISTEREDPLAN35M.6441 PIN 48f50-0074 PIER DE ROSA _- N1l2°33'30"EIREFERENCEBEARINGI• ____ N52"33'30"EIP8SI LAND REGISTRAR FOR THE - - ~ _4t>~11---!P61.L--==-_4.30 (PIl.MIi' 12~:;E1IP!lSI ONTARIO LAND SURVEYOR LAND TlTLES DIVISION OF MUSKOKA (No 35) ~ SCHEDULE se ". I 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 AND B I PLAN OF SURVEY OF BLOCK 1 I REGISTERED PLAN 35M-644 TOWNSHIP OF MEDORA I NOW IN THE I TOWNSHIP OF MUSK OK A LAKES DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA BLOCK 3 I \ SCALE I 200 5 0 5 10 melres -. u-u U I J, D, BARNES LIMITED I "-. /' g~~{EgoJ~B:T~DO~OT~~E~L~ ~~ldl~GM~~REo~3~g. "-. /' METRIC I "-./' -: I /' -: I ~.4;? I ,/ PART 8 ,/ NOTES ,/ I I BEARINGS ARE ASTRONOMIC AND ARE REfERREDTO THE SOUTHLIMIT OF DONALD DRIVE, HAVING A BEARING Of N 52'33'30" E,IN ACCORDANCE » ,/ ,'l-'" WITH REGISTERED PLAN 351.1-544, ~~ 3' "'0 I -0062 ,/,/ b'C' Ix" 11 • DENOTES ~:; 0.0 R1 F t; f1! i-: PIER DE ROSA ~ l! g ~ ONTARIO LAND SURVEYOR hN~d~ ..,/ ~ it ~ '/ >"" ./ ((~\\J.D.BARNES 8.41 \',!i",/J " ,., "..".,,,.,:::::::,:. ~ w""',idb&l'nc,,'''lIl 05-tl-1DS-OD-C PED-11-2007-5 \ Appendix 'II' Port Carling Golf and Country Club Villas English Properties (Subdivision No. 44T-90013) Part Lot Control Application No .. PLC 01-2007 Block 1, Plan 35M-644 Medora, Township of Muskoka Lakes LEGEND PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY ~ DISTRICT ROAD 4 TOWNSHIP ROAD PRIVATE ROAD RAILWAY ACCESSWAY r TRAIL TRANSMISSION LINE LOT AND CONCESSION LINE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY THE DISTRIG MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 OR 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) Fax (705) 646-2207 www.muskokaonca TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee FROM: Derrick Hammond Director of Planning Services DATE: June 27,2007 SUBJECT: Submission for Draft Approval Condominium File No .. C2007-3 (Mineral Springs -Town of Huntsville) REPORT NO: PED-11-2007-6 RECOMMENDATION THAT By-law 2007-54 to approve Condominium Description File No. C2007-3 (Mineral Springs) be passed. ORIGIN An application for the above noted common elements condominium description was submitted on March 26, 2007 and accepted as a complete application on March 30, 2007.. ANALYSIS Location and Description The subject property is located on Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 9, Chaffey, Town of Huntsville, More specifically these lands consist of a road allowance and an open space block that were created when Phase 1 of an existing draft plan of subdivision (File No .. 44T-91009, known as "Mineral Springs") was registered in 1996 .. The road allowance intersects with Mineral Springs Road, which is located north of Muskoka Road No.. 2 and west of South Waseosa Lake Road, A location map is included in Appendix '1' .. Proposal The applicant proposes to create two common element blocks. The first block includes an existing road allowance that will be closed and converted into a private condominium road to service the existing vacant lots created through the registration of Phase 1 of Subdivision File No .. 44T-91009 .. The second common element block consists of the existing open space block and small pond located along Mineral Springs Road. A copy of the condominium description is included in Appendix 'II' .. Managing Our Legacy Together Site Characteristics The subject property is currently vacant. A portion of the road allowance contains a walking trail (where the road was previously roughed in), which leads through the subdivision to a pond located to the west of the proposed condominium road. There are no existing structures on the proposed common element open space block .. Context and Surrounding Land Uses To the south and east are sporadic rural residential dwellings.. The proposed condominium road would provide access to thirteen (13) existing vacant lots that were created in 1996, but have yet to be developed .. Supporting Documentation In support of the application, the applicant referenced the original Storm Drainage Report that was submitted with the subdivision application (File No .. 44T-91 009). No changes to the road alignment are proposed and no new lots are being created, which would necessitate revisions to the final stormwater management plan which was prepared when Phase 1 of Subdivision File No. 44T-91 009 was registered Planning Documents Provincial Policy Statement The 2005 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) would apply to this application. Section 1.. 1A .. 1 of the PPS permits limited residential development, appropriate to the infrastructure that is available .. In this regard, the proposed condominium road would provide access to existing lots .. In review of this and other applicable PPS policies, staff is of the opinion that the application is consistent with this document. Muskoka Official Plan The subject lands are located within the "Rural" designation of the Muskoka Official Plan .. The proposed condominium road was originally created as part of the first phase of Subdivision File No .. 44T-91 009 and the proposed application represents a conversion of the ownership of the road from public to private. Section C .. 10 of the Muskoka Official Plan states that proper and adequate means of access will be provided to all new lots to a standard appropriate to the situation .. Similarly, Section 0 .. 34 encourages that rural residential development be located in areas accessible by year round roads .. In this case, the proposed condominium road intersects with Minerals Springs Road, a public year round maintained road, As such, the occupants of any dwellings fronting onto the condominium road will have suitable access to an existing year round maintained road. In considering the proposal in light of this and other applicable policies in the Muskoka Official Plan, staff is of the opinion that the proposal conforms to the Official Plan .. Town of Huntsville Official Plan The subject lands are also located within the "Rural" designation of the Town of Huntsville Official Plan (2006).. Residential development that requires the construction of new public roads may only proceed by way of Official Plan Amendment. Providing access to existing lots by way of a private condominium road as proposed with this application would appear to conform to the new policy direction .. Town of Huntsville Zoning By-law 74-8 The open space block was rezoned prior to the registration of Phase 1 of the "Mineral Springs" plan of subdivision Further amendments to the Zoning By-law are not required to facilitate this proposal. Circulation and Public Meeting The application has been circulated to the Town of Huntsville and other required agencies for comment The Town advised that they have no objection to the approval of the plan of subdivision, subject to an easement being granted to the Town for access over the condominium road to the Town owned parkland located at the northern terminus of the proposed road .. Condition 2 would require the proponent to grant the Town such an easement prior to final approval. A public meeting was held on May 31, 2007 at the District of Muskoka Council Chamber to consider the proposed condominium application. Written correspondence was received just prior to the public meeting from nearby property owners, expressing concern about the standard of the proposed road, the increase in traffic generated by the development and the potential impact the development will have on the natural environment The proposed condominium road would provide access from the lots to Mineral Springs Road, a municipally owned and year round maintained road. Respecting the concern about the standard of the condominium road, it will be required to meet to a standard that is satisfactory to the Town and would allow for emergency access. In the future, should the condominium corporation wish to have the Town assume the road, they would be responsible for upgrading the road to municipal standards and any associated costs. Respecting the concern about an increase in traffic, the proposed condominium road would service thirteen (13) lots that were registered in 1996.. Mineral Springs Road is a year round maintained public road with limited existing development The Town of Huntsville has not raised any concerns regarding the ability of Mineral Springs Road to accommodate the vehicular demands of 13 additional dwellings .. Finally, the location for the proposed condominium road was previously cleared in anticipation of the proposed development in 1996 and is strategically located on the most level terrain of the property, behind those lots that abut the pond and wetland areas .. Muskoka and Town staff met with these neighbours to discuss the foregoing and while they appreciate that the development can proceed in the absence of this application, they still maintain their concerns respecting the standard of the road, Recommended Conditions for Condominium Description File No .. C2007-3 In consideration of the foregoing, it is recommended that approval be granted to the "Mineral Springs" Condominium Description, File No .. C2007-3, Town of Huntsville, prepared by R C .. Thaler, dated November 21,2006 showing a total of two (2) blocks on Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 9, Chaffey Ward, Town of Huntsville, The District Municipality of Muskoka, subject to the following conditions General Conditions 1.. Prior to final approval being granted, The District Municipality of Muskoka shall be provided with a copy of the final plan in digital format in accordance with The District Municipality of Muskoka Digital Draft and Final Plan of Subdivision Submission Requirements. 2.. Prior to final approval being granted and prior to the submission of the proposed internal road name to the Town of Huntsville for approval purposes, the Owner shall submit the name to The District Municipality of Muskoka for 911 verification .. 3.. Lots 2-13 on Plan 35M-655 shall be identified as parcels of tied land to this common element condominium Conveyances 4.. Easements as may be required for access, pedestrian walkways, utilities, drainage, or other purposes shall be granted to the Town of Huntsville and any other authority or party as may be required .. Clearance Letters 5.. Prior to final approval being granted, the Town of Huntsville shall advise the District in writing that condition 3 has been complied with to their satisfaction with a brief and concise statement detailing how the condition has been satisfied, 6.. Prior to final approval being granted, The District Municipality of Muskoka shall be satisfied that conditions 1, 2 and 3 have been complied with to their satisfaction .. Final Approval 7.. The final plan for registration must be in registerable form together with all necessary instruments or plans describing an interest in the land, 8.. Prior to final approval being granted, the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development or her designate shall be satisfied that the conditions of approval have been satisfied and the final plan is in conformity with the draft plan .. Lapsing Provision 9.. In the event that the owner fails to fulfill the conditions of draft approval on or before July 12, 2012, the approval herein granted shall be deemed to have lapsed pursuant to the Planning Act, RS.. O. 1990, as amended .. The owner is advised that any site alteration or the installation of any works or matters that may be the subject of any required agreements shall not be permitted prior to the execution of such agreements. Where any such works, alterations or matters are undertaken in violation of this clause, approval of this plan may be withdrawn as authorized under Section 51(44) of the Planning Act, RS .. O. 1990 .. 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C PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 OR 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) Fax (705) 646-2207 www.muskoka onca TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee FROM: Derrick A Hammond Director of Planning Services DATE: July 4,2007 SUBJECT: Appeals received with respect to Amendment No .. 31 to the Muskoka Official Plan (Minett) & Official Plan Amendment No .. 34 - Township of Muskoka Lakes - (Minett) REPORT NO: PED-11-2007-11 RECOMMENDATION None, Submitted for information only ORIGIN Concurrent applications to amend the Muskoka and the Township of Muskoka Lakes Official Plans were submitted in December, 2005 by Ken Fowler Enterprises Limited and Clevelands House Resort in order to faciliate the Red Leaves development within Minett on the basis of full municipal water supply and sewage disposal services .. Muskoka District Council adopted Amendment No .. 31 to the Muskoka Official Plan and also approved Amendment No .. 34 to the Township of Muskoka Lakes Official Plan on May 7,2007.. ANALYSIS The decisions of the Muskoka District Council on these files have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by: Frank Jaglowitz, Loopstra Nixon, LLP, on behalf of the Friends of Minett, and Weirfoulds, LLP, on behalf of the Central Lake Rosseau Residents Association .. Rationale for the appeals include but are not limited to such issues as density, protection of character, protection of environmental features, phasing development, economic impacts, parkland and access to and from the shoreline, which were outlined in the staff report dated April 12, 2007.. Staff has forwarded records for OPA No .. 31 & OPA No .. 34 to the Ontario Municipal Board and are awaiting direction from the Board respecting the holding of a pre-hearing conference .. Respectfully submitted, Y5JA.~2 Derrick A Hammond, MA, MCIP, RPP, CMMII Director of Planning Services Managing Our Legacy Together THE DISTRIG MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone 705-645-2231 FAX 705-646-2207 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) www.. muskoke.on.ce TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee FROM: Graham Good Manager of Geomatics DATE: June 21,2007 SUBJECT: Digital Air Photo Project REPORT NO: PED-11-2007-7 RECOMMENDATION None .. Submitted for information only. ORIGIN This report is intended to provide an update on the status of the digital air photo project for Muskoka. ANALYSIS The Planning and Economic Development Committee and Council approved the 2007 Capital Budget, which included Muskoka's financial contribution to the digital air photo project as detailed in Report No, PED-2-2007-2., The District of Muskoka participated in a joint request for proposals with the County of Simcoe to acquire colour digital "leaf off' air photos" The benefit of the "leaf off' condition included the identification of features and infrastructure that could not be viewed with "leaf on" satellite irnaqes. Other anticipated uses of this product included land use planning, asset management, 911 addressing, natural heritage studies, source water protection projects, surface modeling, and watershed mapping" The District of Muskoka is anticipating receiving "leaf on" digital air photo imagery from the Ministry of Natural Resources by the end of 2007., These images will be provided at no cost to Ontario Geospatial Data Exchange (OGDE) members. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) agreed to contribute 50% of the funding for this project This resulted in significant cost savings to the District of Muskoka and the Area Municipalities., As a result, the vendor was also to provide high-resolution 10cm colour leaf off images for selected urban areas. In addition, the vendor agreed to provide increased accuracy levels for the placement of the 10cm images at no additional cost to the District of Muskoka and Area Municipalities. Unfortunately, the contractor hired to acquire digital orthophotography did not supply the images in the specifed "leaf off' condition" The contractor is attributing poor spring weather conditions as the primary reason for this result District of Muskoka and County of Simcoe staff are negotiating with the vendor to attempt to secure a 2008 delivery of the specified "leaf off' product Once the negotiations are complete, the participation of all parties including MNR will have to be confirmed for 2008 .. Managing Our Legacy Together FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS The 2007 capital budget included $183,143 for the purchase of the digital colour air photos for all of Muskoka. MNR subsequently agreed to contribute 50% of the 30cm images ($77,385) .. The remaining cost was to be covered by Muskoka ($83,276) and the Area Municipalities ($99,867) .. Respectfully submitted, With the Concurrence of, Graham Good, B.. Sc .. (Hons) Stephen Cairns Manager of Geomatics Commissioner Finance and Corporate Services M_ THE .D1STRIG _MU~CIP~L1TY O.L~OKf\ W PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 OR 1-800-461-4210 (705 area code) Fax (705) 646-2207 wwwmuskokson.ce TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee FROM: Samantha Hastings Director of Policy and Programs DATE: July 3,2007 SUBJECT: Muskoka Official Plan Review Update REPORT NO: PED-11-2007-10 RECOMMENDATION None .. Submitted for information only .. ORIGIN As part of the Muskoka Official Plan Review, consultants were retained in February, 2007 to undertake growth and economic strategies for the District of Muskoka. Phase 1 reports were expected to be completed by May, 2007.. However, these reports have been delayed due to a number of circumstances .. ANALYSIS In order to respond to recently observed trends and the requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement, Committee and Council recognized that a growth strategy is needed for Muskoka that 1) Identifies key assumptions respecting matters that influence growth in Muskoka; 2) Determines future population, housing and employment projections; 3) Identifies and analyzes options and provides recommended solutions to accommodate the projected growth in a manner which would be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and taking into account Muskoka's unique character; and 4) Assesses long-term future implications of forecasted growth, including the need for services such as roads, water and sewage treatment, healthcare, and housing. The firm of Watson and Associates was retained to undertake this study and work began in February, 2007.. An economic strategy was also initiated at approximately the same time and the firm of Malone Given Parsons was retained. This strategy is intended to promote sustainable economic development that complements the natural setting and community values of Muskoka. In particular, the strategy will: a) Document and assess the current economic health of Muskoka; b) Identify emerging trends, opportunities and challenges; Managing Our Legac!j Together c) Provide a basis for new official plan policy that supports economic development; and d) Identify how Muskoka can foster and support future economic development Phase 1 of both of these strategies consist of the collection of background information that will provide a snapshot of current circumstances from growth and settlement and economic perspectives" In the case of the Growth Strategy, Phase 1 also includes the development of a model that forecasts future population, housing and employment growth in Muskoka As noted above, Phase 1 reports were initially anticipated to be completed in May of this year. However, a number of challenges have arisen that have taken more time to overcome than was originally anticipated, Examples of these challenges include the following: • lack of air photos in Muskoka • lack of digital zoning and official plan schedules for all municipalities • inconsistent formats of digital zoning and official plan schedules, where they do exist • lack of detailed Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) information prior to 2003 • lack of detailed tourism statistics for Muskoka (the Ministry of Tourism has indicated that sample sizes for Muskoka are very small) • difficulty separating seasonal residents from tourists in visitation statistics • added complexity of developing a projection model that includes seasonal residents and lifestyle and retirement populations (staff are of the understanding that this is the first time this has been done in such a comprehensive manner in Ontario) • lack of information respecting employers and employees in Muskoka, no previous employment projections • lack of data on home businesses and e-commerce In addition, the consultants for both strategies have spent additional time consulting with each other in order to ensure that economic and population related information and projections are linked and cross-analyzed Staff are confident that the extra time taken to overcome the above noted obstacles and ensure consistency in approach between the two strategies will result in a better end product. It is expected that Phase 1 reports will be presented in the late summer and that the final strategies will be completed early in 2008" Respectfully submitted, ~-----., 0~"'tkl'/"<, Samantha Hastings, BES, MCIP, RPP Director of Policy and Programs THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA NORWEGIAN MEMORIAL PROJECT AD HOC SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING NO. NMP-1-2007 PLACE:: Council Chamber, District Administration Building TIME:: 2::30 p .. m. DATE: June 18, 2007 PRESENT: Committee and District Chair G .. Adams; Members, T. Pilger, E. Hoff, S .. Young, A Bacon, S .. Martin OFFICIALS PRESENT: J.. Green, Chief Administrative Officer; M.. French Commissioner of Planning & Economic Development OTHERS PRESENT: J. Yeo, Manager, Facilities Services; M.. Stirling, Airport Manager; S .. Yeoman, Deputy Clerk CALL TO ORDER Chair Adams called the meeting to order at 2::30 p .. m DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS None were declared at this time. PRESENTATION Mr .. Yeo provided the Committee with an update on the status of construction of the Muskoka Airport Terminal and Little Norway Memorial projects .. NORWEGIAN-CANADIAN MEMORIAL PROJECT The Committee reviewed Mrs. French's report which references the names assigned to the memorial project since its inception in 2001 and outlines Norway's request that the Norwegian-Canadian Memorial Project be formally named the "Little Norway Memorial". Mr.. Bacon expressed concern that the memorial's new name would not include a reference to Canada's contribution toward the project.. Mr.. Hoff advised that the Royal Norwegian Air Force felt that renaming the memorial would more properly commemorate those who trained at "Little Norway" in Muskoka and returned to Norway to fight in World War II. Chair Adams advised that a plaque will be affixed to a wall at the entrance to the memorial building recognizing contributors to the project Members discussed the implications of Norway's request and agreed that renaming the project to the "Little Norway Memorial" would be appropriate in consideration of the commemorative objectives of the project Moved by E Hoff and seconded by S. Martin R1/2007 THAT the Norwegian-Canadian Memorial project be formally named the "Little Norway Memoriar. Carried.. NEW BUSINESS a) Muskoka Airport Terminal and Little Norway Memorial In response to questions from Committee members, Mr. Yeo provided further information respecting the project schedule. It is anticipated that operations staff will be able to assume operations in the new facility by the end of June with finishing work and displays in the memorial centre will be completed in early July .. Mrs .. French advised that work is underway with regard to the official opening of the Little Norway Memorial which is scheduled for September.. Additional information will be provided at an upcoming Committee meeting.. She also wished to acknowledge Councillor Boivin's work in translating the text on the displays into French .. Mr. Bacon took the opportunity to thank the Committee and staff for their contributions toward the completion of this project. ADJOURNMENT Moved by S. Martin and seconded by A. Bacon THAT the Norwegian Memorial Project Ad Hoc Sub-Committee adjourns to meet again at the call ofthe Chair. Carried.. Chair, Norwegian Memorial Project District Clerk Ad Hoc Sub-Committee Muskoka Airport Terminal and Little Norway Memorial Project Status Points Prolect Status • The entire facility is completely enclosed with the exception of exterior finish siding. • Interior finishes are approximately 80% Complete. • Mechanical and electrical system "rough-ins" are approximately 80% complete. • Current Schedule forecasts operations staff being able to assume operations In the new facility by the end of the month with finishes and displays In the memorial centre being completed In early July. Conceptual View of New Main Entrance Progress View from Vantage Pomt 1 e D. THE DISTRIG MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO P1L 1N3 Telephone (705) 645-2231 OR 1-·800-461-4210 (705 area code) Fax (705) 646-2207 wwwmuskoka.onca TO: Chair and Members Norwegian Memorial Project Ad Hoc Sub-Committee FROM: Marg French Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development DATE: June 13, 2007 SUBJECT: NorWegian-Canadian Memorial Project REPORT NO: NMP-1-2007-1 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Norwegian-Canadian Memorial project be formally named the "Little Norway Memorial" .. ORIGIN Norway through the Consul General, Eivind Hoff, has requested that the Norwegian-Canadian Memorial Project be formally named the "Little Norway Memorial" .. ANALYSIS The project to build a memorial adjacent to the Air Terminal to commemorate the significance of the Royal Norwegian Air Force training that occurred at the Muskoka Airport during World War II has been referred to in several different ways since the project began .. The original reference was the "Norwegian Memorial Project" which is reflected in the name of the Ad Hoc Committee guiding the project In the 2001 Superbuild proposal submission, the project was referred to as the "NorWegian/Canadian Memorial BUilding". The name was modified again when a feasibility study was undertaken in 2003 .. At that time, the project was referred to as the "Norwegian-Canadian Memorial and Cultural Centre", This name was also used in the request for proposals to design and build the project in 2004. The reference was changed again to the" Norwegian-Canadian Memorial" when the project was reduced in scope in 2006 due to funding constraints Norway has requested that the project be formally named the "Little Norway Memorial" .. This name would appear to be appropriate in consideration of the following key objectives of the project which were identified in report NMP-2-2006-1 considered by Council in December of 2006 when the project was approved:: a) To establish a memorial to those who trained at "Little Norway" in Muskoka and returned to Norway to fight in World War II; and b) To tell the story of "Little Norway" in Muskoka and the relationship between Norway and Muskoka .. reposed name would also provide some advantage in promotional and signage materials. s indicated that they would have no objection to the proposed name.. Manaqino Our Leqacu Toqetlier PED-11-2007-INFO-A Minister of Transport, Ministre des Transports, Infrastructure and Communities de l'lnfrastructure et des Collectivites Ottawa, Canada K1A ON5 File # 20 J~I~ 2007 C~y A~on Chair CAD. 0 Clerk W 0 Finance &Corp. Servo 0 0 Public Works 0 Planning ~ 0 Community Serv .. 0 0 Legal 0 0 Computer 0 0 Mr. Gord Adams Personnel 0 0 District Chair C.E.M.C. 0 0 The District Municipality ofMuskoka Land Ambulance 0 Committee PE-D s- 0 70 Pine Street Council 0 0 Bracebridge ON PIL IN3 Correspondence D. 0 Comments; Dear Mr. Adams: The Prime Minister's Office has provided me with a copy ofyour correspondence of February 20,2007, regarding the introduction ofaquatic invasive species and pathogens into the Great Lakes through ship ballast water discharges. Please allow me to assure you that Transport Canada is committed to promoting a marine industry where safety and environmental protection are top priorities. The department recognizes that uncontrolled discharge ofballast water and sediment can lead to the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens. Transport Canada also considers that the implementation ofthe United States Coast Guard (USCG) best management practices and regulations, in addition to Canada's new ballast regulations have actually reduced the risk of introducing invasive species into the Great Lakes. I should note that Transport Canada and the USCG have been conducting joint boarding and samplings ofballast tanks on ships entering the seaway, including those carrying only residual quantities ofballast water and sediment, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The department is currently addressing related issues, such as the development oftreatment systems, the availability ofoptions to deal with non-compliant ships, the incorporation ofrisk analysis in Transport Canada's decision making and the possible adoption ofnew international regulations requiring the installation ofballast treatment systems on ships. RECEIVED JUN Z51007 03-0386 (0602-01) Canada - 2 - PED-11-2007-INFO-A The regulations are considered to be an important step toward reducing the risk ofintroductions ofinvasive species; however, Transport Canada recognizes that further action is necessary. The department will continue to work with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the USCG, the shipping industry, the International Maritime Organization and other interested stakeholders with the intention ofintroducing future provisions to further reduce the risk ofintroducing aquatic invasive species and pathogens into the Great Lakes. Thank you for writing to the federal government. I trust that the foregoing has addressed your concerns. Yours truly, ~t; (411/41 The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, P.C., M.P. c.c. The Honourable Loyola Hearn, P.C., M.P. The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., M.P. The Honourable Helena Guergis, P.C., M.P. Mr. Patrick Brown, M.P. Mr. Bruce Stanton, M.P.