DRAFT Cherry Creek-Savona Official Community Plan Document
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Cherry Cherry Creek – Savona Official Community Plan- Dec2013 Page 1 Cherry Cherry Creek – Savona Official Community Plan- Dec2013 Page 2 “I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it.” William Shakespeare Cherry Cherry Creek – Savona Official Community Plan- Dec2013 Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLAN FOUNDATION PART 1 OUR CORE VALUES PART 2 PLAN CONTEXT PART 3 THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT PLAN OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES PART 4 PLANNING ISSUES: A NEIGHBOURHOOD REVIEW PART 5 AGRICULTURE AND RESOURCE USE PART 6 RESIDENTIAL PART 7 COMMERCIAL PART 8 INDUSTRIAL PART 9 QUALITY OF LIFE PART 10 UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PART 11 ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PART 12 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS PART 13 TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL USE PERMITS REFERENCES APPENDIX 1 – STATISTICAL DATA LIST OF TABLES Table A – Population Trends Table B – Population Overview Table C - Population Profile – Electoral Area “J” Table D - Population and Occupied Private Dwellings for Plan Area LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 - Cherry Creek-Savona Official Community Plan Boundary Figure 2 - Cherry Creek Growth Management Area Figure 3 - Tobiano Growth Management Area Figure 4 - Savona Growth Management Area Figure 5 - Agricultural Land Reserve Boundaries Figure 6 - Mineral Tenures Figure 7 - Cherry Creek Aquifers Figure 8 – Riparian Assesement Area LIST OF MAPS MAP 1A - FUTURE LAND USE STRATEGY – EAST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 1B - FUTURE LAND USE STRATEGY – WEST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 1C - FUTURE LAND USE STRATEGY – EAST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 5 MAP 2A – RIPARIAN, ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AND SPECIES AT RISK AREAS – EAST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 2B - RIPARIAN, ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AND SPECIES AT RISK AREAS – WEST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 3A – SLOPE HAZARD AND FLOODPLAIN – EAST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 3B - SLOPE HAZARD AND FLOODPLAIN – WEST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 4A – PARKS, PROTECTED AREAS AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES – EAST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 4B - PARKS, PROTECTED AREAS AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES – WEST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 5A – ROADS – EAST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 5B – ROADS – WEST KAMLOOPS LAKE MAP 6 – WILDFIRE HAZARDS APPENDIX 2 – SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS • COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND SURVEY Cherry Cherry Creek – Savona Official Community Plan- Dec2013 Page 5 PART 1 : OUR CORE VALUES Introduction Our Official Community Plan The Cherry Creek-Savona Official Community Plan not only has a new look and organization, it charts a new way “Plan for what is difficult while it forward for the Plan area and its residents. For some is easy; do what is great while it areas the Plan identifies growth areas that capitalize on is still small.” existing amenities while for other areas the Plan promotes conservation and rural preservation. Sun Tzu Wu, Chinese General Regardless of one’s address, the new OCP places a and Author greater emphasis on the principles of sustainability and Smart Growth. Growing smarter in each community was a common theme for area residents. Changing demographics, an evolving comprehensive resort development, resource extraction activities and an underutilized lake amenity running through the centre has cast a new light on the challenges we face in maintaining the landbase more efficiently and protecting working lands. Renewed objectives and policies can help citizens achieve a more balanced future where residents can continue to work and play, natural resources are given more consideration and the Kamloops Lake’s natural setting is protected. Why We Plan – A Regulatory Context Planning is the process of determining the future vision of a community or defined area and creating a policy framework to implement this vision in light of the environmental, social, economic and physical resources in the area. An Official Community Plan (OCP) is a comprehensive statement of goals, objectives and policies to guide all decisions on planning and land use management within the area covered by the Plan. Developed by the community for the community, the OCP is a legal document that serves to fulfill the community’s desires and aspirations through goal identification, objectives and policies. The OCP provides a coordinated action strategy so that property owners, developers and others can evaluate their respective land development Plans, undertake projects and make more informed decisions, especially as regards the environment. The OCP also provides assurances to area residents that there will be recognizable continuity of land use policy that provides certainty for the future of the community. This OCP is organized by the following headings: goals, objectives and policies. Cherry Cherry Creek – Savona Official Community Plan- Dec2013 Page 6 • Goals are a general reflection of the community’s desired outcome • Objectives are the community’s efforts or actions intended to achieve the goals • Policies identify how the goals and objectives are accomplished Community plans are typically reviewed every 5 to 10 years to assess whether the goals and objectives and subsequent policy directions remain valid. An OCP is not intended to be a static document. Amendments may be warranted if there are changes in social conditions or community values; however, to effectively implement the Plan, the Board may reject applications that disregard the spirit of the Plan. The OCP is not a land use, subdivision or development regulation. Land use regulations are set out in the zoning and other bylaws and are used to implement the policies identified in the OCP. Once an OCP is adopted as a bylaw, the OCP becomes “official”, and all future land use decisions made by the Board of Directors must be consistent with the objectives and policies outlined in the Plan. Creating the OCP The new OCP is the product of a two year effort involving the Plan area residents, the OCP Advisory Committee and Improvement District, Municipal, Provincial, Regional District, Federal and First Nation consultation. The matters of who, how, and how often to consult are at the discretion of the TNRD Board of Directors. In accordance with s. 879 of the Local Government Act, local government must provide one or more opportunities as appropriate for consultation with persons, organizations and authorities the Board considers will be affected. On April 5, 2012, the TNRD Board of Directors reviewed and approved a comprehensive, all-inclusive public consultation process. In light of the OCP not being reviewed in 17 years, the first step in the process of plan development involved research and key issue identification. A comprehensive survey was developed that sought to capture the thoughts and ideas from area residents, with the general questions being asked: What are your opinions about your community and environment and how do you think the Kamloops Lake area should look in 5 to 10 years? In June 2012, approximately 750 surveys were sent out to property owners in the Plan area. An electronic version was also made available to those wishing to complete the survey online. A total of 80 surveys were completed and returned, primarily from the Savona and Cherry Creek areas. In addition, staff met with the Skeetchestn First Nation Council and government representatives and conducted public community meetings in Savona and Tobiano. Cherry Cherry Creek – Savona Official Community Plan- Dec2013 Page 7 While the response rate was not overwhelming, what we discovered from the survey responses and community meetings to date was an enormous passion for local neighbourhoods, adoration for the surrounding environment and above-average quality of life. The survey responses and community meetings yielded the identification of the following key issue areas: Background Research • Recognize that the Plan area consists of distinct settlement areas with diverse growth needs. Consultation • Preserve the rural atmosphere in neighbourhoods with large parcels. • Protect sensitive ecosystems and grasslands. • Encourage growth in areas with advanced servicing Core Values levels. • Address the growing need for fire protection services in Cherry Creek. Vision • Implement stronger policy for lakeshore protection. • Encourage local agriculture and agri-tourism opportunities, including a local farmers market. Objectives • Manage existing water sources in a more sustainable fashion. • Maintain and enhance community and recreational facilities. Policies • Provide opportunities for residents, particularly young families, to live and work in the Plan area. • Improve public access to Kamloops Lake. Implementation In addition to survey and community meeting consultation, a series of Advisory Committee meetings were held over the past two years which helped bring additional refinement and clarity to the community survey and public issues. In-depth discussions during these meetings helped to boil down “big picture” ideas into more concise objectives and policies covering a wide range of topics. When resident comments were reviewed from our consultation efforts, the words noted in the following word cloud were found to be the most common reflection of how residents felt about their current surroundings and the inevitable future of their respective communities. For this analysis, the larger the letters respresent the most popular responses. These key words, coupled with a summary of the community’s Core Values, helped form the backdrop for the Community Vision. Cherry Cherry Creek – Savona Official Community Plan- Dec2013 Page 8 Core Community Values The following core values were developed to articulate key themes and values