THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA Meeting No. PED 9-2002 Monday, June 17, 2002 3:00p.m. Boardroom, District Administration Building Pages 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DELEGATION Wayne Simpson, Planning Consultant; Carolyn Tripp, Planner, Town of Gravenhurst - Re: Muskoka Wharf 3. ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS 1-13 a} Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 25 to the Official Plan of the Town of Huntsville (Heritage Policies) Recommendation THAT the Planning and Economic Development Committee recommend that District Council modify and approve, as modified, Amendment No. 25 (Heritage Policies) to the Official Plan of the Town of Huntsville, which was adopted by Town By-law 2001-137P, as detailed in the staff report dated June 5, 2002. 14-19 4. ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD Recommendation THAT the District Municipality of Muskoka requests that the Government of Ontario review the Ontario Municipal Board's mandate as it relates to the land use planning appeal process, municipal planning policy and decision-making under the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board Act; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to: The Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier of the Province of Ontario The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs Mr. Norm Miller, MPP, Parry Sound - Muskoka All mayors in the District Municipality of Muskoka The Association of Municipalities of Ontario PED 9-2002 - 2 - June 17, 2002 20-27 5. MUSKOKA WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Recommendation None, for the information of Committee. 6. INFORMATION AND OTHER ITEMS 28 a) The Muskokan Article entitled Watershed Council seeks public input and balance 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Recommendation THAT the Planning and Economic Development Committee adjourn to meet again Monday, July 8. 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: Greg Corbett Planner RE: Amendment No. 25 to the Official Plan of the Town of Huntsville (Heritage Policies) Submission for Approval by District Council DATE: June 5,2002 RECOMMENDATION That the Planning and Economic Development Committee recommend that District Council modify and approve, as modified, Amendment No. 25 (Heritage Policies) to the Official Plan of the Town of Huntsville, which was adopted by Town By-law 2001-137P, as detailed in the staff report dated June 5, 2002. ORIGIN The Town of Huntsville adopted Amendment No. 25 to the Official Plan of the Town of Huntsville by By-law 2001-137P, and has submitted it for approval by District Council. ANALYSIS Purpose of Amendment No. 25 The Town of Huntsville Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee has led an initiative over the past couple of years to develop heritage policies for the Town of Huntsville. As a result of these efforts, policies were developed which provide for the conservation of significant heritage resources and Amendment No. 25 would include these policies in the Town's Official Plan. The purpose of Amendment No. 25 to the Official Plan of the Town of Huntsville is to provide greater direction as to the cultural heritage resources throughout the municipality and to provide for their conservation. A copy of Amendment No. 25 is attached for reference. -2- Circulation Muskoka staff circulated the Amendment to various agencies and parties for comments in accordance with the Planning Act and associated Regulations. None of the agencies responding to the circulation indicate 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. 25 on November 13, 2001. No major concerns with the Amendment were raised during this public meeting. Planning Documents Provincial Comprehensive Set ofPolicy Statements: The Provincial Policy Statement contains specific policies addressing the cultural heritage resources of the province. These policies are contained in Section 2.5 of the Provincial Policy Statement and Section 2.5.1 states "significant built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes will be conserved". Amendment No. 25 would address this policy as the Amendment recognizes the importance of the Town's cultural heritage resources and identifies those as being bulldlnqs and structural remains of historical and architectural value, and human-made structures, heritage conservation districts or landscapes of identified historic and scenic interest. The Amendment identifies specific significant built heritage resources in an Appendix and provides for their conservation. District Official Plan: As this is a general policy amendment, Amendment No. 25 would affect all lands within the Town of Huntsville and thus various designations under the Muskoka Official Plan. Section F of the Muskoka Official Plan contains policies addressing significant heritage areas. Specifically, Sections F.81 to F.84 address sites of historical significance and Sections H.88 and H.89 address significant scenic vistas. Appendix G to the Muskoka Official Plan also identifies historically significant structures within Muskoka. Amendment No. 25 would appear to conform to the historical and scenic vistas policies of the Muskoka Official Plan and as envisioned by the Muskoka Plan provide for more detailed policy for their protection. It is noted, however, that the sites identified in the Appendix of the Amendment includes two (2) designated heritage sites that are not identified in Appendix G of the Muskoka Official Plan. As such, Appendix G of the Muskoka Official Plan will be updated accordingly. Local Official Plan: As Amendment No. 25 is a general policy amendment, it would be applicable to all land use designations within the Town. 6/ - 3 - Amendment No. 25 adds additional goals and objectives to the Official Plan for cultural heritage resources that complement the existing goals and objectives of the Plan. The Amendment then implements these goals and objectives through the establishment of policies within the Implementation section of the Official Plan. As such, the policies of the Local Official Plan have been considered in the formulation of the proposed Amendment and Amendment No. 25 would conform with the existing policies of the Town of Huntsville Official Plan. Modifications In reviewing Amendment No. 25, it is noted that the definition of cultural heritage resources includes "archaeological sites", however the Amendment contains no specific policies regarding these nor does the Amendment address areas of archaeological potential. This has been discussed with Town staff, and it has been agreed that policies related to development in areas of archaeological potential should be considered on a more comprehensive basis as part of the Town's Official Plan Review. As such, it is recommended that the Amendment be modified to delete reference to "archaeological sites". Specifically, it is proposed that the Amendment be revised as follows: 1. That Section 5.1 of Amendment No. 25 be modified by deleting the words "archaeological sites," in the second line of the second paragraph. Respectfully submitted, AMENDMENT NO. 25 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE AMENDMENT NUMBER 25 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE HERITAGE POLICIES JULY, 2001 I, Kathleen GIlchrl8t, Clerk of the CorporatIon of The Town.. of HUnl8Vlli hBlllby. certify this Ise true ."d CO~ co~~2z ,: '1fz:~:'&<1- -to -l w~~ conforms totho olioma! document and has not beIln altered In any Wir/. Dated atHuntsvillllthis a day~ I\lp v c.., be'.... 20..21.· .1L~0.u~. Kathleen Gilchrist, Clerk AMENDMENT NUMBER25 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE TOWN OF HUNTSVllLE SECTION 1. TITLE AND COMPONENTS OF THE AMENDMENT 1.1 Section 5 herein shall constitute Amendment Number 25 to the Official Plan ofthe TownofHuntsville and shall be entitled "Heritage Policies". 1.2 Sections 1,2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 hereindo not constitute part ofthe formal Amendment, but provide general information respecting theAmendment. SECTION 2. LANDS SUBJECT TO THE AMENDMENT 2.1 The proposed "Heraage.Policies" are intended to provide greater direction as to the cultural heritage resources throughout the municipality. This amendment therefore applies to all lands within the boundaries ofthe Town ofHuntsville. SECTION 3. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF THE AMENDMENT 3.1 The Huntsville Official Plan supportsthe identification and recognition of cultural heritage resources. The Plandoes not include detailed policies that incorporate current legislative provisions ofthe Ontario Heritage Act. 3.2 The Huntsville Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) Jed an initiative over the past two years to develop community acceptable heritage policies for Huntsville. Through the commitment of the LACAC, policies were developed whichprovide for conservation of significant heritage resources. 3.3 Appendix "4" ofthe policies provide tOr continued identification of cultural heritage resources withoutformal amendment to the Official Plan. SECTION 4. PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT 4.1 In accordance with the general provision ofSection A 1.5.2. ofthe Official Plan ofthe Town ofHuntsville, Amendment Number 25 serves the tbllowing pmposes:: a) To form part ofthe continued