THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Meeting No. PED 15-2002 Monday, September 9, 2002 2:00p.m. Council Chamber, District Administration Building
Pages 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
3. ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS
1-9 a) Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 32 (Port Sydney - Utterson Sand and Gravel), Town of Huntsville
Recommendation
THAT the Planning and Economic Development Committee recommend that District Council modify and approve, as modified, Amendment No. 32 (Port Sydney - Utterson Sand and Gravel) to the Huntsville Official Plan, which was adopted by Town By-law 2002-68P.
10-13 b) Public meeting - Muskoka Meadows Plan of Subdivision, File No. S2002-4, Town of Huntsville - Committee representation will be required for a public meeting (date undetermined at this time) to be held concurrently with the associated by-law amendment sometime in September or October.
14-17 c) Public meeting - Pineridge (Baseball Diamond Lands) Plan of Subdivision, File No. S2002-2, Town of Gravenhurst - Committee representation will be required for a public meeting (date undetermined at this time) to be held in late October.
4. INFORMATION AND OTHER ITEMS
18-24 a) New site designated through the Ontario Living Legacy Land Use Strategy
b) Activity on Plans of Subdivision and Condominium
The following appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board was received:
25-26 i) Subdivision File No. S2001-3 (Muskoka Commerce Park), Town of Huntsville, received from Osler Hoskin Harcourt. PED 15-2002 - 2 - September 9, 2002
The following Plan was extended:
i) Subdivision File No. 44T-90004 (Woodland Heights), Town of Huntsville was granted a two (2) year extension to September 3, 2004.
The following new Plan was received:
i) Condominium Description File No. C-2002-5 (J. Chris Ireland), Town of Huntsville for three (3) units.
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. ADJOURNMENT
Recommendation
THAT the Planning and Economic Development Committee adjourn to meet again Monday, September 30. 2002 at 2:00p.m. or at the call of the Chair. -*--~-~THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO, P1L 1N3 TELEPHONE (705) 645-2231 1-800-461-4210 (in 705 area code) FAX (705) 646-2207
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chair Ben Boivin and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Samantha Hastings Planner
RE: Amendment No. 32 to the Huntsville Official Plan (Port Sydney - Utterson Sand and Gravel) Modified Submission for Approval by District Council
DATE: August 26, 2002
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning and Economic Development Committee recommend that District Council modify and approve, as modified, Amendment No. 32 (Port Sydney - Utterson Sand and Gravel) to the Huntsville Official Plan, which was adopted by Town By-law 2002-68P.
ORIGIN
The Town of Huntsville adopted Amendment No. 32 to the Huntsville Official Plan by By-law 2002 68P, and has submitted it for approval by District Council.
ANALYSIS
purpose of Amendment No 32
The purpose of Amendment No. 32 to the Huntsville Official Plan is to redesignate lands from "Secondary Urban Community - Special Policy Area Five (SPA-5)" to "Secondary Urban Community - Restricted Rural (RR)", which would permit low density residential, managed forestry and recreational uses and would act as a holding area for future secondary urban community development on lands which contain a depleted sand and gravel pit.
A copy of Amendment No. 32 is attached for reference.
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Background
Property Description:
The property affected by Amendment No. 32 is located within the community of Port Sydney and is bound by Greer Road to the south and east and Stephenson Road to the north. The lands are described as Part Lot 21, Concession 7, Stephenson, Town of Huntsville, and are illustrated on the attached location map.
Properly Characteristics:
The property which is subject to this application is approximately 22 acres in area and contains a sand arid gravel pit which has not operated for approximately 20 years, according to the planning report submitted in support of this application. The pit occupies most of the property, with the exception of a strip of land, of approximately 30 metres (100 feet) in width, between the pit and the adjacent roads. An earthen berm also exists between Greer Road and the pit.
Surrounding Land Uses:
The subject lands are located in an area generally characterized by a mix of commercial, industrial and residential uses. Residential uses are located to the north along Stephenson Road 7 and to the east along Greer Road. The lands to the west are vacant, but are traversed by a snowmobile trail. To the southwest is a restaurant/tavern located on Greer Road, and to the east of that an active sand and gravel pit which is under the same ownership as the existing property.
Proposal:
The proposed Amendment would redesignate the lands from "Secondary Urban Community Special Policy Area 5 (SPA-5)" to "Secondary Urban Area - Restricted Rural (RR)" which would permit low density residential, managed forestry and recreational uses and would act as a holding area for future secondary urban community development. One single family dwelling is proposed at this time at the northwest comer of the property. The Amendment includes policies which would prohibit access from Greer Road, implement a 30 metre (100 ft.) setback along Greer Road to any residential development, and require the maintenance of a vegetative buffer along Greer Road.
Associated Applications:
In conjunction with Amendment No. 32, the Town of Huntsville passed a site specific zoning by law for the subject lands, being By-law 2002-69P. The by-law rezones the lands from "Extractive Industrial (M3)" to "Rural One (RU1)". and includes provisions which would prohibit access from Greer Road and maintain a vegetative buffer along Greer Road. The new zoning would also require a minimum lot area of 4 ha (10 acres) and a minimum frontage of 120 metres (400 ft.). - 3 -
Circulation
Prior to the adoption of Amendment No. 32, the Town of Huntsville circulated the proposed amendment to various agencies and parties for comments. None of the agencies responding to the circulation indicated a concern with the proposed Amendment. public Meeting
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Council of the Town of Huntsville held a public meeting respecting proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 32 on June 11, 2002. No concerns with the proposal were raised at the public meeting. planning Documents
Provincial Comprehensive Set ofPolicy Statements:
The Provincial Policy Statement requires that mineral aggregate operations be protected from activities that could hinder their continued operation or future expansion. Provincial policy also requires progressive rehabilitation of pits and quarries to accommodate subsequent land uses.
The Restricted Rural designation is intended to act as a holding area for future development. In addition, in order to avoid residential development in close proximity to the existing pit to the south, access from Greer Road is prohibited in the proposed policies and a vegetated buffer is required to be maintained along this road.
At such time as a development concept is submitted for the area occupied by the pit, rehabilitation would be required.
Muskoka Official Plan:
The lands which are the subject of this Amendment are located within the "Community" designation of the Muskoka Official Plan. Uses permitted include low density residential development, resort development, recreational facilities and small scale commercial, institutional and industrial establishments. New pits and quarries are not envisaqed for the communities within Muskoka.
The Resources section of the Muskoka Official Plan also includes policies which protect existing operations from incompatible land uses. However, in this case, the existing operating pit is located within a community. Section K.63 of the Muskoka Official Plan states that nonconforming uses should cease to exist in the long term, but defers to local documentation to provide more detailed policies. In this case, the proposed policies would limit residential development to the northeast portion of the property, away from the operating pit on the adjacent property. Further, the remainder of the property would be contained within a designation that functions as a holding area until a development concept is submitted. -4-
LocalOfficial Plan:
The property is located in the "Secondary Urban Community - Special Policy Area Number 5" designation. This Special Policy Area delineates a potential significant aggregate resource which is currently being extracted for commercial purposes.
The policies state that the long term use of land within this area has not been determined. However, existing extractive industrial uses are permitted provided that a minimum 90 metres to 150 metres buffer is maintained between the actual extractive operations and sensitive land uses such as residential.
The policies of the Special Policy Area also require that upon depletion of the aggregate resource, that all affected lands be rehabilitated to a satisfactory level, as determined by the Town.
The "Secondary Urban Community - Restricted Rural" designation generally acts as a holding category for future urban development, and permits only limited types of development. In this regard, the predominant use of land is intended to be those uses that already exist, with the exception of single family dwellings, outdoor recreational uses, extractive industrial operations and managed forestry.
In this case, the Town has not required the lands being redesignated to be rehabilitated since the future use of the lands occupied by the pit has not yet been determined. However, the proposed Restricted Rural designation does not include the requirement for rehabilitation. A minor modification is therefore appropriate in order to provide the Town with the authority to require a site rehabilitation plan in the future. This modification has been discussed with Town staff and the applicant's Planner, and they are in general concurrence with this proposed change.
The proposed dwelling would be located beyond the area previously excavated, and would be located well in excess of minimum setbacks from the operating pit on the south side of Greer Road. In order to ensure that the minimum separation requirements are maintained by any future development. the proposed Amendment requires the maintenance of a 30 metre vegetated buffer along Greer Road, and prohibits access from Greer Road.
Recommended Modification
Staff recommend that Section 6.2.2.14 be modified by adding the follOWing subsection:
"(d) Prior to any development on the lands occupied by the dormant pit, such lands shall be reclaimed and rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the Town of Huntsville"
Respectfully submitted, c"-. J-h.. J/~. f· ~ lucL · - <, i Samantha Hastings, BES, MCIP, RPP Planner PORT SYDNEY-UTTERSON SAND & GRAVEL Part Lot 21, Concession 7 Stephenson, Town of Huntsville
LOCATION AMENDMENT NO. 32 TO THE HUNTSVILLE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NUMBER 32
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE
TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE
(port Sydney-Uttenon Sand & Gravel- Port Sydney)
SECTION 1 TITLE AND COMPONENTS OF THE AMENDMENT
1.1 Section 5 herein and Schedule1-32 shall constitute Amendment Number 32 to the Official Plan ofthe Town ofHuntsville and shallbe entitled "Port Sydney-Utterson Sand & Gravel - Port Sydney".
1.2 Section 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 herein do not constitute part ofthe formal Amendment, but provide general information respecting the Amendment.
SECTION 2 LANDS SUBJECT TO THE AMENDMENT
2.1 Lands subject to this Amendment are as illustrated on Schedule 1-32 affixedhereto, being Part ofLot 21, Concession 7, Geographic Township ofStephenson, now in the Town of Huntsville.
2.2 The subject lands are located in the Secondary Urban Community ofPort Sydney and are bounded by Stephenson Road 7 East to the north and Greer Road to the east.
SECTION 3 BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF AMENDMENT \. 3.1 An application was submitted on behalf ofthe owners ofthe subject lands, Port Sydney Utterson Sand and Gravel Limited, for amendment to the Official Plan to enable development oftheir lands for "restricted rural" uses. In addition, application to rezonethe lands for rural uses has also been submitted.
3.2 The existing Official Plan designates the lands owned by Port Sydney-Utterson Sand and Gravel Limited as Special Policy Area Five. This designation applies to areas ofpotentially significantaggregate resources. The aggregate resources on the Port Sydney-Utterson Sand and Gravel Limited lands have been depleted, the pit has been dormant for more than 20 years and the owner is interested in the future reclamation ofthe lands for secondaryurban community uses.
3.3 The lands immediately south ofthe Port Sydney-Utterson Sand and Gravel Limited lands on the east side ofGreer Road are predominantly designated Special Policy Area Five and in active aggregate operations. Abutting lands to the west and north east are designated Restricted Rural and zoned for rural, rural residential and commercial uses. Certain properties immediately to the north ofthe Port Sydney-Utterson Sand and Gravel Limited lands are also designated as Special Policy Area Five, and are presently zoned for rural residential uses and are in residential use. 3.4 Itis deemed appropriate to designate the Port Sydney-Utterson Sand and Gravel Limited lands and the rural residential lands on the north side of Stephenson Road 7 East as Restricted Rural to recognize the existing rural residential development in the areaand act as a holding category for future secondary urban community development.
3.5 In addition to the Official Plan application, a Planning Review, prepared by Wayne Simpson and Associates has been submitted in support oftheapplication by Port Sydney Utterson Sand and Gravel Limited (Appendix A).
3.6 This amendment provides for re-designation ofthe present Special Policy AreaFive lands in the Stephenson Road 7 East area.
SECTION 4 PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT
4.1 In accordance with the general provision of Section AI.5.2. ofthe Official Plan ofthe Town ofHuntsville, Amendment Number 32 serves the following purpose: a) To amend the Official Plan by re-designating additional lands in the Secondary Urban Community ofPort Sydney to "Restricted Rural (RR)".
SECTION 5 THE AMENDMENT
5.1 Schedule "D", Map 2, Land Use Plan, to the Official Plan ofthe Town ofHuntsville is hereby amended by changing the designation oflands identified on Schedule 1-32 affixed hereto and forming part ofthis Amendment, from "Special Policy Area Five (SPA-5)" to
"Restricted Rural (RR)" 0
SECTION 6 IMPLEMENTATION
6.1 The changes to the Official Plan of the Town of Huntsville, as described in this Amendment, shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions ofSection G ofthe Official Plan as amended.
SECTION 7 INTERPRETATION
7.1 The provision ofSection A.IA ofthe Official Plan ofthe Town ofHuntsville, as amended, shall apply with respect to the interpretation ofthis Amendment. ·Geographical Information Systems Town ofHuntsville Planning Department 1
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Chair Ben Boivin and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Samantha Hastings Planner
RE: Subdivision File No. S2002-4 Muskoka Meadows Part Lot 19, Concession 3, Chaffey Town of Huntsville
DATE: September 3, 2002
RECOMMENDATION
None, for informationonly.
ORIGIN
An application for the above plan of subdivision was submitted and accepted as a complete application on July 23, 2002. 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. A public meeting will be scheduled for September or October and is to be held concurrently with the public meeting respecting the associated by-law amendment.
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.
BACKGROUND
Location and Proposal
The subject property is located on the west side of Muskoka Road No.3, north of Chaffey Township Road. The smallest proposed lot has 18 metres (59 ft.) of road frontage and 650 square metres (6997 sq. ft.) of lot area. Most of the proposed lots are to be accessed from a new internal road. However, four lots are proposed to be accessed from the District road. Each of the lots is proposed on municipal water and sewer services. -2-
Site Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
The topography of the property varies, and includes a well defined ravine feature through the middle of the site. The lands are well treed with predominantly deciduous trees. Residential uses are located to the north and south of the site, and a range of commercial and institutional uses are located on the east side of Muskoka Road No.3.
Supporting Documentation
A preliminary stormwater management report has been submitted in support of this application and is currently being reviewed.
Planning Documents
The property is located in the "Urban Centre" designation of the Muskoka Official Plan and the "Primary Urban Area" designation in the Town of Huntsville Official Plan. Both plans generally permit single unit residential development. subject to the policies of the plan being addressed.
The property is currently zoned "Rural", but will require rezoning in order to permit this proposal.
Circulation and Notice
The application has been circulated to the Town of Huntsville and the required agencies for comment. .
Respectfully submitted.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Brian Whitehead Director of Planning Services
RE: Subdivision File·No. S2002-2 Pineridge (Baseball Diamond Lands) Part of Lots 17 and 18 Concession 2, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst
DATE: September 3, 2002
RECOMMENDATION
None, for information only.
ORIGIN
An application for the above mentioned plan of subdivision was submitted and accepted as a complete application on August 16, 2002. In accordance with the Planning Act, a public meeting will be necessary for the plan of subdivision. It is expected that a public meeting for the proposed subdivision will be held in late October. A public meeting with respect to the associated zoning by-law amendment for the subdivision has been passed by the Town of Gravenhurst and is subject to an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board.
The following has been prepared in order to provide the Committee with a general overview of the proposed plan of SUbdivision prior to the public meeting.
BACKGROUND
Location and Proposal
The property subject to this proposal is located within the Town of Gravenhurst, north of Highway 11 and south of the lands currently being developed as Pineridge in Gravenhurst. The total area of the subject property is approximately 4 hectares (10 acres) in size. The proposal is to divide the subject property into 22 residential lots and 1 open space block. This subdivision would form part of phase six of the overall Pineridge development. - 2-
Supporting Documentation
Detailed servicing drawings and a stormwater management plan has been submitted for the proposed development as part of the requirements for previous phases of the Pineridge subdivision which are draft approved.
Servicing and Access
All lots will be on full municipal services. Access to the proposed lots is via an internal road network extending from the other phases of the Pineridge development.
Planning Documents
The property is located in the "Urban Centre" designation of the Muskoka Official Plan and the "Primary Urban Community - Residential" designation of the Town of Gravenhurst Official Plan. Both plans generally permit single unit residential development. subject to the policies of the plan being addressed.
Circulation and Notice
The application has been circulated to the Town of Huntsville and the required agencies for comment.
Brian Whitehead, MA, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning Services TOWN OF GRAVENHURST AND PENEX GRAVENHURST LTD. Part of Lots 17 & 18 Muskoka, Town of Gravenhurst
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SUBJECT: Ontario's Living Legacy land Use Strategy; Public Consultation regarding Oll Sites C27, C30, C33 and C117
On July 16, 1999, the Ontario Government released the Ontario's Living Legacy Land Use Strategy, a broad land use approach to the planning and management of much of the Crown lands in central and parts of northern Ontario. A major part of the strategy was a government commitment to the biggest expansion of provincial parks and conservation reserves in Ontario's history. Ontario identified its intent to add 378 new areas to its protected areas system. Ontario's Living Legacy is a momentous achievement that will be recognized around the world as a significant contribution to sustaining our natural environment. A copyof the OLL Land Use Strategy is available from our office upon request. The Ministry of Natural Resources is in the process of establishing these 378 new protected areas across the province. The first step in this process is for MNR to consult on the final boundaries for these areas. Because of the number of sites, it is taking several years for the MNR to consult on all 378 recommended sites. At this time, MNR's Parry Sound District is consulting on boundary refinement of 4 recommended conservation reserves. A map showing the location of these sites is attached. Over the past 3 years, we consulted on 53 other sites recommended in the Land Use Strategy. We initiated consultation on 4 additional sites earlier this month; a 5th site will be subject to consultation through our SUdbury District shortly. The remaining recommended protected area will likely be subject to consultation in 2003: Franklin Island (C120). A list identifying the 9 sites on which we are consulting in 2002 is attached. As stated m the OLL Land Use Strategy, the boundary refinement process will consider local ecological mformation and will attempt to locate regulated boundaries along features that can be identified on the ground. This process may result in modest increases or decreases in the sizes of the areas. Any existing commitments for the areas that were considered during the land use planning process, will be considered In defining the final boundary. The Ministry is now inviting the public to comment on the proposed boundaries of the 4 recommended conservation reserves before they are finalized for regulation. Regulation of the conservation reserves is under the Public Lands Act. This consultation is part of our Ministry's Environmental Assessment Act responsibilities. Your name and address have been Included on a Ministry mailing list to advise potentially interested
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people about this public consultation. This mailing list includes a broad range of stakeholders such as nearby land-owners, resource users, persons with other rights or tenure (e.g. land use permit, Mining Act rights), municipalities and others who may have an interest in the area. Information describing the sites that we believe that you may have an interest in is attached (site specific map shoWing proposed boundaries, and site-specific fact sheet). If you wish maps and fact sheets for additional sites, please contact us. In the future. after each site is requtated, the Ministry of Natural Resources will undertake a management planning process for each site. to determine the long-term management of these protected areas. Depending upon the complexity of issues related to these sites, management planning for the c'nservation reserves may take the form of a simple Statement of Conservation Interest or a more detailed Resource Management Plan. Please let us know if you would like to be notified when planning for these conservation reserves begins, and which sites you are interested in. Planning, management and permitted uses within these conservation reserves would be consistent with the commitments of the Ontario's Living Legacy Land Use Strategy. The Ministry is collecting comments and information regarding these proposed boundaries under the authority of the Public Lands Act, and the Environmental Assessment Act, to help make decisions and determine further public consultation needs. Comments and opinions will be kept on file and may be included in study documentation that is made available for public review. However, personal information provided will be treated in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Ministry may also use this information to contact you to obtain public input on other resource management surveys or projects. For further information regarding the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, please contact Sharon list, Support Services Supervisor at 705-646-5504. If you wish to provide comments regarding the proposed boundary and the protection of any of these sites, please send a written response by September 30,2002 to: Dorothy Shaver, District Planner Ministry of Natural Resources 7 Bay Street Parry Sound, Ontario P2A 1S4 Facsimile: 705-746-8828 If you have any questions, or wish further information, please telephone Ms. Shaver at 705-773 4231. More detailed maps are available for viewing at our office. Further information on Ontario's Living Legacy is also available in our office or by visiting the Ministry's Internet website at www.ontarioslivinglegacy.com. Thank you for your interest. Yours sincerely,
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AN PROPOSED PARKS ORADDmONS: P316• Magnetawan RiverProvincial Park SCIle 1 : 800,000 P3I7 • Noganosh Lake Provincial Park OaIdq \ .. -_I'" PlIO· French RiverProvincial ParkAdditioIU ..i (separatemailoutfromSudburyDistrict) PubluhedAJigu.tt 12,2002 c. 2002, (}w.n', Prlner for Ontario PROPOSED CONSERVATION RESERVES: d:llaudlonlolVc106jocation_map.apr C27 • CraneLakeForest N01'I!: 'I1IIa IIIIp l.tiDaIIlrMIY••,. DoDOl n1)'lIIi1...... JIl'ICIee~ C30 • Severn River or _1OCaiIaeIor r-,_ .. C33 • Gibson River • poIde '"MYIpian. C116· Naiscoot Forest C117· Nor1h GeorgianBayShoreline & islandS CJ26· Wahwubkesh• Naiscoot ® Ontario Ontario's Living Legacy Sites Subject to Public Consultation re Boundary Fine-Tuning in 2002 (sites entirely or partially within MNR's Parry Sound District)
August 16 Mail-out:
Site Number & Name Municipality (Ward) C I 16 - Naiscoot Forest Conservation Reserve Township ofThe Archipelago (Harrison Ward) C326 - Wahwashkesh - Naiscoot Conservation Reserve Township ofThe Archipelago (Harrison Ward) & Municipality ofWhitestone (Burton Ward) P3 I6 - Magnetawan River Provincial Park (Waterway Class) Township ofThe Archipelago (Harrison Ward), Municipality of Whitestone (Burton Ward), Harrison Township (unincorporated), Brown Township (unincorporated) & Wallbridge Township (unincorporated) P3 I7 - Noganosh Lake Provincial Park (Waterway Class) Brown Township, Blair Township & Wallbridge Township (all unincorporated)
August 28 Mail-out: \)J (,() Site Number & Name Municipality (Ward) C27 - Crane Lake Forest Conservation Reserve Township ofThe Archipelago (Conger Ward) & Township ofSeguin (Foley Ward) C30 - Severn River Conservation Reserve Town ofGravenhurst (Wood Ward), Township ofMuskoka Lakes (Wood Ward) & Township ofGeorgian Pay (Baxter Ward) C33 - Gibson River Conservation Reserve Township ofGeorgian Bay (Gibson Ward) C117 - North Georgian Bay Shoreline & Islands Conservation Reserve Township ofThe Archipelago (Harrison Ward), Wallbridge Township (unincorporated) & Henvey Township (unincorporated)
September 2 Mail-out (by MNR's Sudbury District):
Site Number & Name Municipality (Ward) P I 10 - French River Provincial Park Additions - Mainland Municipality ofKillarney, Municipality of West Nipissing & Township of Nipissing
MNR. Parry Sound District; August 14,2002 SEVERN RIVER CONSERVATION RESERVE (C30) FACT SHEET AUGUST,2002 BACKGROUND OnJuly 16,1999,the Ontario Government released the Ontario's Living Legacy Land Use Strategy to guide the planning and management ofCrown lands in central and parts ofnorthern Ontario. A major part of the Ontario 's Living Legacy Land Use Strategy was the government's intent to establish 378 new protected areas, a commitment that marks the biggest expansion ofprovincial parks and conservation reserves in Ontario's history. The proposed Severn River Conservation Reserve is part ofthis significant expansion of Ontario's protected areas system.
SIZE ANDLOCAnON The Severn River Conservation Reserve is a 10, 165 hectare area ofCrown land. It is located in the District Municipality ofMuskoka and its eastern boundary is situated approximately 10 km west ofthe town centre of Gravenhurst. It lies within Wood Ward, in both the Town ofGravenhurst and the Township ofMuskoka Lakes, and m Baxter Ward, in the Township ofGeorgian Bay. The Severn River Conservation Reserve is linked with two existing conservation reserves: Morrison Lake Wetland Conservation Reserve (C23) in the east and Torrance Barrens Conservation Reserve in the north (which predates Ontario's Living Legacy). There are a number ofadjacent privately owned parcels ofland; these are not part ofthe conservation reserve.
AREA HIGHLIGHTS This area, in site ecological Site District 5E-7 contains a number ofimportant core natural heritage areas that have been inventoried and protected by MNR as "Areas ofNatural and Scientific Interest" since the early 1980's. These include Big Chute - Severn River Gneissic Rocklands (provincially significant), Lost Channel Gneissic Rockland Forests (regionally significant), and Neipage Lake Gneissic Rockland Forests and, Wetlands (regionally significant). Portions ofthis area have been municipally designated as Muskoka' Heritage Areas. The site is characterized by moderately rolling gneissic (banded bedrock) ridges with very thin soil cover. Open forests ofwhite pine, red oak and white oak occur on the ridges and on some side slopes. Between these r:idges, narrow linear wetlands with sedge grass meadows, leatherleafor coniferous fens or open aquatic wetlands occur. Beaver activity is evident throughout this conservation reserve. This landscape provides habitat for a wide range of rare plant and animal species. Most ofWood Township deer yard is located in the southern portion ofthe Severn River Conservation Reserve. Mature hemlock provides winter cover for deer. The interior portions ofthe site are relatively rugged and remote. The area is actively used by recreationalists, including hunters. anglers. and snowmobilers, and boaters along the Trent - Severn Waterway. Fur harvesting and an outpost commercial tourist camp are also traditional land uses. The area contains a number ofCrown land recreation camps.
LAND USE INTENT Conservation reserves are areas ofCrown land set aside by regulation under the Public Lands Act. Conservation reserves complement provincial parks in protecting representative natural areas and special landscapes. Most recreational (e.g. hiking. skiing, tourism related uses, nature appreciation) and non-industrial (e.g. fur harvesting, commercial fishing and bait fishing) activities that have traditionally been enjoyed in the area will continue, provided that these uses do not impact 011 the natural features needing protection. Hunting and fishing are permitted within this site and in most other conservation reserves recommended through Ontario's Living Legacy (except those in existing game preserves).
Commercial timber harvesting, mining, aggregate extraction and commercial hydroelectric development are prohibited in conservation reserves. New private access roads and new resource access roads are not permitted in conservation reserves unless a prior written commitment has been made, with the exception ofnecessary access to existing mining claims, leases and patents enclosed by the conservation reserve. Where there are existing Aboriginal and treaty rights, the establishment ofthis conservation reserve does 110t extinguish these rights. Vegetation management to protect existing winter deer habitat will be addressed in the Statement of Conservation Interest. The existing Hydro One transmission line crossing the western part ofthe site is not affected by the establishment ofthis conservation reserve. The Ministry will also continue to honour the rights associated with the pre-existing water power leases for portions ofPretty Channel and Lost Channel;
NEXT STEPS The Ontario's LivingLegacy Land Use Strategy established the Ministry's intent to add these Crown lands to Ontario's protected areas system, following the extensive public consultation associated with the Ontario's Living Legacy and Landsfor Life land use planning initiatives between 1997 and 1999. Prior to the finalization ofthe boundary ofthis conservation reserve recommended for regulation under. the Public Lands Act and consistent with the Ministry's Environmental Assessment Act responsibilities, the Ministry is inviting public comment on the proposed boundary from all potentially affected stakeholders between August 30 and September 30, 2002. The Ministry is committed to ongoing consultation with First Nations who are potentially affected by aLL decisions. In the interim, the area has been withdrawn and protected from resource extraction activities such as timber harvesting, hydroelectric development, aggregate extraction and new mineral exploration. ' In the future and subject to the intended regulation ofthe area as a conservation reserve, the Ministry of Natural Resources will prepare a statement to guide both the short and long term use and protection ofthis site. Initially this will take the form ofa simple Statement ofConservation Interest. Depending upon the complexity of issues related to the site and its management, a more detailed Resource Management Plan may be required. Please let us know ifyou would like to be consulted regarding the planning document for this site. Planning, management and the uses permitted within this conservation reserve will be consistent with the comm itments ofthe Ontario's Living Legacy Land Use Strategy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION For further information on the proposed Severn River Conservation Reserve, please contact:
Dorothy Shaver, District Planner Parry Sound District Ministry ofNatural Resources 7 Bay Street Parry Sound, Ontario P2A IS4
Telephone: (70S) 773-4231 Facsimile: (705) 746-8828
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August 21,2002
Delivered by Overnight Courier
Ms. Maureen Wylie District Clerk DistrictMunicipality ofMuskoka 70 Pine Street Bracebridge ON . PIL IN3
DearMs.Wylie:
Notice of Appeal reDraft Approval to the "Mnskoka Commerce Park" Plan of Subdivision District Flle No. S2001-3
We are writing on behalf ofHuntsville Mall Inc. and Alan Peters Holdings Inc. in Trust, being the owners ofthe Huntsville Place Mall. Please treat this letter as their Notice ofAppeal. against the Decision ofthe District Municipality ofMuskoka made on July 29,2002 to grant draft plan approval to the "Muskoka Commerce Park" plan ofsubdivision(District File 82001-3).
The proposed draft plan of subdivision relatesto proposed commercial development by the First Professional Group (Town of Huntsville OPA 28) and proposed development by Claudex Inc. (Town of Huntsville OPA 27). We have previously filed notices ofappeal against these Official Plan Amendments and the related zoning by-laws for the reasons set out in more detail in the respective notices ofappeal. In particular, our clients oppose the proposed big box development located generally in the southeast quadrant of Highway 11 and Highway 60, and the scope of non-industrial uses that are permitted by the proposed "Industrial" designation. These land uses are reflected in the design ofthe proposed draft plan ofsubdivision.
The reason for the appeal against the proposed plan ofsubdivision is that it is premature until the issues raised in the other appeals are resolved. In the event the development proposals are not approved as contemplated by the owners, revisions to the draft plan of subdivision will likelybe required to enable more appropriate light industrial or other uses on the site if and when the subject lands are developed- Since the Ontano Municipal Board will now have carriage of the approvals for Official Plan and zoning for the subject lands, it would be appropriate for the copy 21-Aui-2002 04:00pm From- T-48S P.003/003 F-42i
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Board to also have jurisdiction over the draft plan. Further, this will enable any appropriate changes to be made directly by the Board as part ofits overall consideration ofthese matters.
As required we are enclosing our cheque in the amount of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance.
Please acknowledge receipt of this notice of appeal and ensure that we receive notice of any subsequent meetings of council or committees, or hearings ofthe Ontario Municipal Board helc, to consider this matter. 'Ve believe that it would be appropriate to consolidate this appeal with the site specific Offi .al Plan and zoning appeals already pending for the subject lands.
Encl.
c: Greg Corbett, District Municipality ofMuskoka
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