Comité De L'agriculture Et Des Affaires Rurales December 10, 2015 / 10 Décembre 2015

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1. MANOTICK SECONDARY PLAN – OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS

PLAN SECONDAIRE DE MANOTICK – MODIFICATIONS AU PLAN OFFICIEL ET AU RÈGLEMENT DE ZONAGE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AS AMENDED

That Council approve:

1. Official Plan Amendment 162 to replace the existing Manotick Secondary Plan with a new Secondary Plan for Manotick, and to update various schedules and a policy in the Offical Plan, as set out in Document 2; and

2. An Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to implement the new Manotick Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 3.

3. Extend the 60km/h zone on Bankfield Road from its current start/end point 315m east of Potter Drive to a point 470m west of Potter Drive.

4. Create a 40km/h zone on Manotick Main Street from a point 20m south of Bridge Street/Maple Avenue to a point 80m south of Eastman Avenue.

5. Create a Community Safety Zone on Bridge Street for Manotick Public School and on Long Island Road for St. Leonard Catholic School. Zones will extend from 150m on the approach and departure of the school property lines.

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RECOMMANDATIONS DU COMITÉ, TELLE QUE MODIFIÉES

Que le Conseil approuve ce qui suit :

1. La modification 162 au Plan officiel, qui vise à remplacer le Plan secondaire de Manotick actuel par un nouveau Plan secondaire, et à mettre à jour diverses annexes ainsi qu’une politique du Plan officiel, comme il est décrit dans le document 2; et

2. Une modification au Règlement de zonage 2008-250 afin de mettre en œuvre le Plan secondaire de Manotick, comme il est exposé en détail dans le document 3.

3. Étendre la zone du chemin Bankfield à laquelle s’applique une limite de vitesse de 60 km/h à 315 m à l’est de la promenade Potter et à 470 m à l’ouest de cette même promenade;

4. Créer sur la rue Manotick Main une zone où s’appliquerait une limite de 40 km/h d’un point situé à 20 m au sud de la rue Bridge et de l’avenue Maple à un point situé à 80 m au sud de l’avenue Eastman;

5. Créer deux zones de sécurité communautaire, l’une sur la rue Bridge pour la Manotick Public School et l’autre sur le chemin Long Island pour la St. Leonard Catholic School; ces zones s’étendront jusqu’à 150 m de part et d’autre des limites de propriété des écoles.

DOCUMENTATION / DOCUMENTATION

1. John L. Moser, Acting Deputy City Manager, report dated 29 November 2015 / Rapport du Directeur municipale adjointe par intérim daté du 29 novembre 2015 (ACS2015- PAI-PGM-0165).

2. Extract of Draft Minutes, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, 10 December 2015. / Extrait de l’ébauche du procès-verbal du comité de l’agriculture et des affaires rurales, le 10 décembre 2015. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 3 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Report to Rapport au:

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee / Comité de l'agriculture et des affaires rurales December 10, 2015 / 10 décembre 2015

and Council / et au Conseil January 27, 2016 / 27 janvier 2016

Submitted on November 29, 2015 Soumis le 29 novembre 2015

Submitted by Soumis par: John L. Moser, Acting Deputy City Manager / Directeur municipale adjoint par intérim, Planning and Infrastructure / Urbanisme et Infrastructure

Contact Person / Personne ressource: John Smit, Manager/Policy Development and Urban Design/ Direction de l’elaboration des politiques et de l’esthetique urbaine (613) 580-2424, 13866, John.Smit@ottawa.ca Report Author / Auteur du rapport: Rose Kung, Planner / Urbaniste, Policy Development and Urban Design/ Direction de l’elaboration des politiques et de l’esthetique urbqaine (613) 580-2424, 13124, [email protected]

Ward: RIDEAU-GOULBOURN (21) File Number: ACS2015-PAI-PGM-0165

SUBJECT: Manotick Secondary Plan – Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 4 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

OBJET: Plan secondaire de Manotick – Modifications au Plan officiel et au Règlement de zonage

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve:

2. An Amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 to implement the new Manotick Secondary Plan, as detailed in Document 3.

RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT

Que le Comité de l'agriculture et des affaires rurales recommande au Conseil d’approuver ce qui suit :

1. la modification 162 au Plan officiel, qui vise à remplacer le Plan secondaire de Manotick actuel par un nouveau Plan secondaire, et à mettre à jour diverses annexes ainsi qu’une politique du Plan officiel, comme il est décrit dans le document 2;

2. une modification au Règlement de zonage 2008-250 afin de mettre en œuvre le Plan secondaire de Manotick, comme il est exposé en détail dans le document 3.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Assumption and Analysis

The updated Manotick Secondary Plan was undertaken as a result of Council’s approval of the Consolidation and Update of Village Plans project (May 23, 2012). The work on this project was coordinated with the preparation of the Mud Creek Subwatershed Study (2015) (ACS-2015-PAI-PGM-0165) that accompanies this report. As a result of the department’s work, an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are recommended for consideration by the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 5 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

The updated plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014 and establishes detailed policy direction that align with more broad policies of the Official Plan for villages. The updated plan will guide future growth and development and includes policies related to land use and design, connectivity, traffic and parking, natural heritage, environmental constraints and servicing. Some minor amendments are also proposed to Volume 1 of the Official Plan to align with the updated Secondary Plan and zoning amendments are proposed to implement the land use and built form policies of the Secondary Plan.

Public Consultation/Input

The update of the Manotick Secondary Plan involved consultations with many stakeholders including a public consultation group (PCG) with representation from local community groups, the Manotick BIA, residents, a developer and other interested individuals. Input was also provided by a technical advisory committee (TAC) which included City staff from various departments and representatives from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Parks Canada. A consultant team was engaged by the City to provide expertise on planning for pedestrians and cycling networks, parking and traffic issues in the core.

Three public consultations were held in April 2014, November 2014 and June 2015 to identify issues and concerns, present preliminary findings and secondary plan policies and zoning changes, respectively. Feedback from these consultations was considered in the preparation of the Manotick Secondary Plan and associated amendments.

RÉSUMÉ

Hypothèse et analyse

La mise à jour du Plan secondaire de Manotick a été entreprise après approbation par le Conseil du projet de fusion et de mise à jour des plans de village (23 mai 2012). La réalisation de ce projet a été coordonnée avec la préparation de l’Étude du sous-bassin hydrographique du ruisseau Mud (2015) (ACS-2015-PAI-PGM-0165), qui accompagne le présent rapport. Par suite des travaux réalisés par le Service, il a été recommandé de soumettre des modifications au Plan officiel et au Règlement de zonage à l’examen du Comité de l'agriculture et des affaires rurales. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 6 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Le plan mis à jour est conforme à la Déclaration de principes provinciale de 2014 et établit une orientation politique correspondant à des politiques plus générales du Plan officiel et touchant les villages. Le plan mis à jour, qui permettra d’orienter la croissance et les aménagements futurs, contient des politiques sur l’utilisation du sol et la conception, les liens, la circulation et le stationnement, le patrimoine naturel, les contraintes environnementales et la viabilisation. Quelques modifications mineures sont également proposées au volume 1 du Plan officiel, à des fins d’harmonisation avec le Plan secondaire mis à jour, et des modifications de zonage sont proposées en vue d’appliquer les politiques d’utilisation du sol et de forme bâtie du Plan secondaire.

Consultation publique / commentaires

La mise à jour du Plan secondaire de Manotick a requis des consultations auprès de nombreuses parties intéressées, notamment un groupe de consultation publique (GCP) constitué de représentants de groupes communautaires locaux, la ZAC de Manotick, des résidents, un promoteur et d’autres personnes intéressées. Des commentaires ont également été émis par un comité consultatif technique (CCT), qui été constitué d’employés de divers services de la Ville et de représentants de l’Office de protection de la nature de la vallée Rideau et de Parcs Canada. Les services d’une équipe de consultants ont été retenus par la Ville afin d’offrir son expertise en matière de planification des réseaux piétonnier et cyclable, et pour les questions liées au stationnement et à la circulation au centre-ville.

Trois consultations publiques ont été menées en avril 2014, novembre 2014 et juin 2015, afin de cerner les problèmes et les préoccupations, de présenter les conclusions préliminaires ainsi que les modifications aux politiques du plan secondaire et au zonage, respectivement. Les commentaires découlant de ces consultations ont été pris en compte dans la préparation du Plan secondaire de Manotick et des modifications qui s’y rapportent.

BACKGROUND

In 2014, the Planning and Growth Management Department undertook to update the existing Manotick Secondary Plan resulting from Council’s approval of the Consolidation and Update of Village Plans (May 23, 2012). The update was coordinated with the AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 7 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

preparation of the Mud Creek Subwatershed Study (2015) (ACS-2015-PAI-PGM-0165) that accompanies this report.

The Village of Manotick is located in Ottawa’s rural area and is surrounded by agricultural lands. Bankfield Road and Mud Creek delineate the northerly limit of the Village. On the east, the village is bounded by the Rideau River, which is part of the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site. Century Road is located to the south of the village and First Line Road is located to the west (see Document 1 – Location Map).

The planning area is comprised of an extensive village core, which covers an area including the historic Mill Quarter, Manotick Main Street with the adjacent Mews (a local shopping mall). Located in the core is Bridge Street, which provides car and truck crossings over the Rideau River. Beyond the core, residential development is the predominant land use in the remainder of Manotick. Residential areas under development include the Mahogany Community, which is planned to accommodate a maximum of 1,400 dwellings. To the west of Mud Creek, is the Special Design Area (SDA) lands consisting of lands designated for residential development in the vicinity of the Kars Esker.

DISCUSSION

Official Plan Amendment

The Official Plan Amendment (Document 2) is comprised of six components as described below:

1. Replacement of the existing Manotick Secondary Plan with an updated Secondary Plan

The existing Manotick Secondary Plan found in Volume 2C is proposed to be replaced by an updated Secondary Plan. The updated Secondary Plan provides direction for continued growth and development in the village. Future changes to the policies or schedules will require an amendment; however, the annexes provide information and do not require an amendment. An overview of the directions set out in the updated Secondary Plan is discussed in the next section and is detailed in Document 2.

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Schedule A – Rural Policy Plan (Volume 1) is proposed to be amended to reflect the village boundary shown in both the existing and proposed Manotick Secondary Plan. This will involve re-designating the lands located between Rideau Valley Drive and the Rideau River north of Bankfield Road and south of Barnsdale Road from “General Rural Area” to “Village”. The re-designation from General Rural to Village being made to correspond to the village boundary adopted by the City of Ottawa through Official Plan Amendment No. 3 to the Official Plan for the Township of Rideau on September 2, 2001 and thus does not constitute in the opinion of staff an expansion to the village.

3. Removing of some former City of Nepean policies

Policies, from the former City of Nepean Official Plan, rationalized incorporating former City of Nepean lands into the Manotick planning area and further identifies the need for additional studies. Since these lands are now part of the village and the remaining undeveloped lands will be guided by the updated Manotick Secondary Plan and requirements during the plan of subdivision process for future development, these policies are no longer required and are being removed from Volume 2C.

4. Amendments to Schedules L1., L2, L3 – Natural Heritage System Overlay

Schedules L1, L2, L3 – Natural Heritage System Overlay (Volume 1) is proposed to be updated to reflect the findings from the Mud Creek Subwatershed Study (2015).

5. Amendments to Schedule H – Road Network – Select Villages

The approved Mahogany Community land use plan shows a collector road that will eventually connect Manotick Main Street to First Line Road. This collector road is proposed to be added to Schedule H – Road Network – Select Villages (Volume 1). This amendment will also be reflected in the Transportation Master Plan.

6. Amendment to Permitted Uses in Villages policy (Volume 1)

The Official Plan currently limits retail and commercial services to a maximum of 10,000 square metres gross leasable area (GLA) in villages (Section 3.7.1, Policy 7). A plan to expand the retail food store at the Mews shopping centre will result in a small amount of GLA for future expansions. It is recommended that this limit be increased to a AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 9 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

maximum of 11,000 square metres GLA limited to the Mews site, which will support the provision of goods and services locally and centrally to the village.

Updated Manotick Secondary Plan

The updated Manotick Secondary Plan translates the principles and policies of the Official Plan to provide more detailed policy direction to guide development decisions. The Manotick Secondary Plan consists of policies that will guide development in terms of: i) land use and design, ii) connectivity, traffic and parking, iii) natural heritage and environmental constraints and iv) servicing (Document 2). Highlights of each of these components are described below:

Land use and design

The Manotick Secondary Plan clarifies the planning intent for all land uses and provides policies to guide future development. It further states that development throughout Manotick will be limited to a three storey height limit which will help to maintain the Village’s low-scale character. Design guidelines for development in the Village Core and a policy to maintain existing street trees and encouraging urban forest renewal, a key feature of the Historic Village, have been added to the Manotick Secondary Plan to assist in maintaining Manotick’s village character.

The heart of Manotick is represented by a Village Core designation, which consists of five character areas (Main Street, Bridge Street, Historic Village, Mews and the Gaps) as shown on Schedule B to the updated Secondary Plan. The Village Core is the focus of commercial, institutional, and residential uses with apartment buildings being permitted within specific areas of the Village Core.

The Main Street character area is the commercial spine and the focus of non-residential and mixed-use development in Manotick. In order to accommodate future growth, the original character area was expanded to the north towards Bankfield Road and south to coincide with the southern boundary of the Mews, a local shopping mall. No new stand alone residential buildings will be permitted.

Bridge Street, which intersects Manotick Main Street, provides one of the few vehicle crossings over the Rideau River and is a designated truck route. Recognizing this AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 10 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

function of the road, the Bridge Street character area is intended to accommodate a variety of uses such as institutional, commercial, residential and mixed-use development.

The Historic Village character area, which includes the historic Mill Quarter, is planned to be a pedestrian-friendly cultural and tourist hub. A wide range of uses are permitted including commercial, institutional, personal service, residential and mixed use development. Views from the Rideau River to buildings of cultural heritage value will be maintained and/or enhanced.

The Gaps character area is located next to and west of Main Street and will accommodate a limited mix of non-residential and residential uses providing a transition to the residential area to the west.

The adjacent Mews character area reflects the presence of a local shopping mall. An Official Plan Amendment is recommended to Section 3.7.1 of the Primary Plan to allow an expansion beyond the 10,000 square metres GLA, which is permitted in designated villages so that more goods and services can be provided centrally in Manotick.

Schedule A to the updated Secondary Plan illustrates the land use designations in the rest of Manotick, with the exception of the Mahogany Community. Both the Residential – Detached (Estate) and Residential – Detached (Low Density) designations apply to existing developed neighbourhoods permitting detached dwellings to be built at low densities as described in the respective policies.

A new residential land use, Residential (Medium Density), identifies locations where ground-oriented multi-unit housing is permitted. The intent of this designation is to provide opportunities to diversify the housing mix in the community, the majority of which consists of detached dwellings. Development of these lands is predicated on connection to central services.

Lands located in the vicinity of First Line Road are designated Mixed Residential-Commercial and Special Design Area (SDA). Due to the proximity of the Kars Esker, an important groundwater re-charge area, policies specify the need for hydrogeological studies prior to development occurring. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 11 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

The future of municipal parks is reinforced through a Park designation in the land use plan and Future Park locations are identified, to assist planning staff during pre-consultations and in the review of plans of subdivision for residential development.

Schedule C illustrates the land uses for the development of the Mahogany Community lands. The policies mirror the Ontario Municipal Board approval for residential development not to exceed 1,400 dwellings. Updates have been made to reflect relevant Council approvals and development (e.g. Vimy Memorial Bridge).

Connectivity

Local knowledge contributed to the development of proposed pedestrian and cycling routes required to improve existing networks throughout the community and for improved river access and facilities. Streets in the Village Core where sidewalks are needed are identified along with improvements in the Historic Village and opportunities for residents and visitors to have better public access to the Rideau River. Cycle routes are also identified to provide options for secondary routes and to connect with the existing cycle routes on Rideau Valley Drive, Mitch Owens Road, and Prince of Wales Drive. Implementation of these improvements to enhance connectivity will be through planned construction within the road right-of-ways and through the development review process.

Traffic and parking

The plan identifies on-street and off-street parking opportunities, intersection modifications for cyclists and pedestrians focussed in the Village Core. These improvements resulted from review and investigation of public comments received from community stakeholders and staff review. Only those proposals that could meet municipal regulations and standards were incorporated into the Manotick Secondary Plan and recommended for future consideration. It is intended that these improvements be incorporated into planned works within the road right-of-way or as part of the development review process.

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Natural heritage systems and environmental constraints

The plan incorporates updated mapping of the natural heritage system and environmental constraints resulting from the Manotick area Mud Creek Subwatershed Study (2015). Both natural features, such as surface water features and significant woodlands, and constraint lands such as flood plains and erosion hazards, are identified and provide information for proponents and City staff in the review of development applications. The Natural Heritage System mapping found in the Official Plan will be updated through this report.

Servicing

The Manotick Secondary Plan provides for the expansion of central water and wastewater services in the majority of Manotick where private wells and septic systems predominate. It further identifies those areas where private services will continue and those areas where unique circumstances may dictate specific hydrogeological investigations to identify areas of constraint. Annex 3 – Proposed Wastewater Network and Annex 4 – Proposed Water Distribution System are provided for information proposes. The latter includes the Proposed North Island Link Watermain that resulted from an approved environmental assessment.

Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments

Implementation of the updated Manotick Secondary Plan land use plan and associated policies will require amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 (Documents 3 and 4). These amendments are focused on four areas: Manotick Main Street, Bridge Street, the Mews, select local parks and the Village Residential Enterprise Overlay. Highlights of the zoning changes are described below:

1. Manotick Main Street area

Manotick Main Street, the commercial spine, is intended to be the focus of non-residential and mixed use development with pedestrian-oriented uses. The proposed zoning change to a Village Mixed-Use (VM) subzone x prohibits automobile service station, sports arena, detached dwelling and apartment dwelling – low rise. Changes also include: extending the VM subzone x zoning to the north AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 13 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

and south to accommodate long term development in Manotick, permitting dwelling units above the ground floor, rezoning from a RI1 – Rural Institutional zone, and recognizes existing retail uses on Tighe Street.

2. Bridge Street area

The proposed zoning is a VM subzone Y permits non-residential, mixed use development and residential-only uses. It prohibits various uses including automobile rental establishments, funeral homes and gas bars. Changes also include removal of an eight-metre height limit on one property and removal of the prohibition of all uses except gas bar and ancillary uses. Another zoning change affects the boat launch area, which will prohibit inappropriate uses at this location including a retail food store and cemetery, but will permit a recreational and athletic facility.

3. The Mews

The Mews lands are dual zoned and will be re-zoned to permit a maximum of 11,000 square metres GLA to be in keeping with the proposed Official Plan amendment. Certain uses are prohibited including: automobile rental establishment, funeral home, and detached dwelling.

4. Parks

To implement the “Park” designation shown in the Manotick Secondary Plan’s land use plan, a number of parks are proposed to be re-zoned from their current zoning V1P [589r], VM, V1P, RI4, to an O1 – Parks and Open Space zone.

5. Village Residential Enterprise Overlay

The Village Residential Enterprise Overlay allows for any number of home-based businesses in a dwelling unit, secondary dwelling, garage or accessory building to a specified limit. It currently applies to lands zoned VM – Village Mixed Use, which permits a broad range of commercial uses. The overlay is proposed to be removed from the VM zone as it is redundant.

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Provincial Policy Statement

The City-initiated amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014.

RURAL IMPLICATIONS

The updated Manotick Secondary Plan and associated amendments impact not only future development in Manotick, but also aims to improve the sustainability of the community by providing opportunities for growth in the Village Core, expands opportunities for multi-unit residential development, provides direction for improving ways for pedestrians and cyclists to travel through their community and identifies possible accesses to the Rideau River. The proposed Manotick Secondary Plan further confirms the intent of the City’s parks and updates mapping of the natural heritage system and environmental constraints.

CONSULTATION

Three public consultations were held in April 2014, November 2014 and June 2015 to identify issues and concerns, present preliminary findings and secondary plan policies and zoning changes, respectively. A project web site was created and updated to provide information to the interested public.

For consultation details see Document 5.

COMMENTS BY THE WARD COUNCILLOR

Councillor Moffatt provided the following comments: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 15 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

“I am supportive of the results of this Secondary Plan Review. This Plan will help shape the growth of Manotick and focus on preserving the heritage character of the core. The input received from the community through the various open houses and meetings, as well as the invaluable input provided by the Community Consultation Group, is truly appreciated and was instrumental in shaping the plan moving forward.

However, as the Secondary Plan primarily deals with land use within the village boundary, I would like to address two major issues that were continuous themes throughout the consultation process and explain how we are handling them as we go forward. On the issue of the agricultural lands that border Manotick, specifically the lands between Bankfield Road and Barnsdale Road, the City remains focused on protecting these prime agricultural lands. As we update the Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR), we will work to ensure that these lands, as well as all other prime agricultural lands within the City of Ottawa, are protected for agricultural purposes. I have also been consulting with other municipalities on different strategies in protecting agricultural lands and those discussions will feed into our LEAR process and the results than stem from it.

The second issue is one of traffic and, specifically, truck traffic within the village. My intent is to work with the community leaders in Manotick, City of Ottawa transportation staff, trucking industry representatives, as well as neighbouring Councillors and community representatives east of Manotick to facilitate a plan that achieves a fair balance of truck traffic across the three south Ottawa bridges (Vimy Memorial Bridge, Bridge Street, Roger Stevens). The ultimate goal will be to fully optimize accessibility to the Vimy Memorial Bridge and create a truck route network in the south end that provides multiple options for traversing the Rideau River and reducing the truck impacts on Bridge Street.”

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Should the recommendations in this report be adopted and the amendments be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, the length of the hearing will depend upon the issues raised in the appeals. As these are City initiated amendments, there is no ability to appeal should the amendments not be adopted. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 16 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no risk implications.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Costs associated with recommended improvements will be considered through the respective future projects/programs.

ACCESSIBILITY IMPACTS

The Manotick Secondary Plan provides a framework that will improve existing facilities and provide future connections for pedestrians, including those with mobility issues, and cyclists to travel to various parts of the community.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

The Manotick Secondary Plan has a number of policies that aim to protect the natural environment and groundwater supply. Policies guide the review of development applications in the vicinity of the Kars Esker and, prohibit development or site alterations within or adjacent to natural features unless an Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared as part of the development application process.

A policy for the Historic Village area aims to maintain the numerous street trees, private trees and vegetation that characterize the area. Further, Annex 5 illustrates future public accesses to the Rideau River so people can better appreciate the Village’s natural amenities while Annex 7 provides a village-wide connectivity plan for proposed facilities for pedestrians and cyclists to enable people to more easily travel using sustainable modes within their community and to destinations beyond.

The plan will also accommodate expansion of a centrally located shopping mall to improve the provision of goods and services to residents to provide for a more sustainable community.

TERM OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES

This report will help to fulfill the following 2015-2018 strategic priorities: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 17 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

TM2 – Provide and promote infrastructure to support safe mobility choices.

ES1 – Support an environmentally sustainable Ottawa.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Document 1 Location Map

Document 2 Official Plan Amendment (held on file with the City Clerk)

Document 3 Recommended Zoning Maps and Details of Recommended Zoning (held on file with the City Clerk)

Document 4 Public Consultation Details

DISPOSITION

Planning and Growth Management Department to prepare the implementing by-laws, forward to Legal Services and undertake the statutory notification.

Legal Services to forward the implementing by-laws to Council.

City Clerk and Solicitor Department, Legislative Services, to notify, Program Manager, Assessment, Financial Services Branch (Mail Code: 26-76) of Council’s decision.

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Document 1 – Location Map

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Document 4 – Consultation Details

Notification and Consultation Process

The update of the Manotick Secondary Plan was undertaken in collaboration with a range of interests including a public consultation group (PCG), technical advisory committee (TAC), community associations, agencies, residents, property and business owners.

The PCG group consisted of representatives from the Manotick Village Community Association (MVCA), the Manotick Culture Parks and Recreation Association (MCPRA) and the Manotick Business Improvement Area (BIA), business people, and residents. The PCG participated throughout the project.

A technical advisory committee (TAC) comprised of City staff and agency representatives were consulted. TAC members included City staff from development review, parks planning/parks implementation, infrastructure planning, transportation planning (cycle, pedestrian, road safety and traffic investigations), and natural systems. External agencies were also represented on the TAC including the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Parks Canada.

Three public consultations were held during the project. Public notice was provided through ads in English and French local papers prior to the consultation events, notice on the project web site, e-mails from the project lead; and through the Councillor’s column in local newspapers.

The first public consultation was held on April 12, 2012 at the Manotick Arena with almost 130 people in attendance. The purpose of the consultation was to introduce the project, existing conditions and receive comments and identify issues through small group discussions focussing on various topics such as vision, land use and zoning, parking and traffic, parks and natural systems, and servicing. Participants included community representatives, residents, property owners, interested individuals and Councillor Scott Moffatt. An As We Heard It report (AWHI), collection of public comments, was prepared and posted on the project web site at Ottawa.ca/manotickplan. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 20 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

After the first consultation, a series of small group meetings were held where the consultants met with various stakeholders with an interest in pedestrian, cycling, and recreation issues as well as parking and traffic issues focused in the core. All the issues and concerns from community members was documented, reviewed and evaluated by the consultant and City staff in the context of relevant regulations and standards. Only those proposals that satisfied these regulations and standards are incorporated into the Manotick Secondary Plan.

A second consultation was held on November 26, 2014 in the form of an open house at the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority building with over 90 people in attendance. On display were boards illustrating conceptual plans for land use, draft local traffic and parking solutions to address issues meeting City criteria, servicing plans, draft pedestrian and cycle routes, and access to the Rideau River. Again an AWHI report was posted to the project web site.

The third and final consultation was held in June 30, 2015 where boards showing draft plans and policy direction were displayed and presented to approximately 40 people. During the event subject matter experts were in attendance and a presentation was made providing an overview of the proposed plan.

Notice of the Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law amendment and opportunity to comment on the draft documents was provided by several means: a local newspaper ad, an e-mail to people on the project notification list, and a household notice provided by Councillor Moffatt’s office. Members of the Public Consultation Group received paper copies of the two amendments.

The following summary of public comments was received as a result of the public circulation with departmental responses.

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SUMMARY OF PUBLIC INPUT

Comments Departmental response

Vision, goals and Aside from this individual comment, no other objectives public input was received that the vision, goals and objectives were deficient or needed to be The Vision Statement, goals improved. No change made. and objectives needs strengthening and editorial changes are needed to reflect the qualities of the village that residents desire and facts.

Village Core The updated Secondary Plan will allow mixed- use development in the core, identifies ways to The Village Core should enhance village character and includes policies allow mixed use that will allow for increased densities in the development, enhance Village Core. village character, provide density and be developed in New buildings must provide parking as per the accordance with parking Zoning By-law. requirements and allow Residents want to maintain the character of their small big box development village and “small” big box development is not due to vacant retail spaces. consistent with this desire. No change made.

Bridge Street Bridge Street is an arterial road and one of the road crossings over the Rideau River. The The City should restore the Bridge Street character area is intended to be original wording from the pedestrian oriented and complements Manotick secondary plan to make Main Street while supporting a variety of uses Bridge more like an internal including institutional, commercial, residential residential street with 3.5- and mixed use development. Further, there are metre travel lanes. sidewalks connecting it to the rest of the Village AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 22 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

Core and a future cycling route shown on Annex 7 – Village Connectivity of the updated Manotick Secondary Plan.

Mews Comment noted.

We support the proposed increase up to a maximum of 11,000 square metres gross leasable area at the Mews

Commercial-Residential Comment noted.

The land located between Prince of Wales Drive and First Line Road is an excellent site for mixed-use or commercial uses.

Residential The Secondary Plan specifies a maximum height of three storeys. The Zoning By-law Change policy to reflect establishes the maximum permitted height in maximum height of 11 metres to reflect the three storey height. metres.

Residential (Medium The Riverside South CDP guides development Density) in a large greenfield undeveloped area. It is not necessary to develop guidelines since the Could site and built form development parcels are small and there is guidelines (found in the surrounding context which will help guide design Riverside South CDP) be of these areas. prepared for the Residential (Medium Density) areas? AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 23 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

Residential (Medium The uses listed in the comments are uses that Density) - zoning are proposed to be prohibited.

Higher density residential is Areas C, E, F are located in the Gaps character proposed in the area. Why area, which is a transitional area between the are the following uses commercial spine on Manotick Main Street and permitted: automobile rental residential area to the west. In some cases, the establishment, automobile properties are proposed to be a future non- service station and gas bar residential use or a future residential use – this depends on its location. For example, Area C is There are areas shown on an extension of the proposed Post Office zoning. Map 1 that permit non- Area E – is to be rezoned to a VM subzone Z residential uses. Eg. Area [164r], which retains a parking lot use C - wooded area west of recognizing that it is surrounded by commercial Post Office, Area E -parking uses. Area F includes the Legion, medical lot, Area F - Legion, medical building and other non-residential uses. The building, vet, car repair, proposed zoning recognizes the existing uses Giant Tiger. and prohibits some uses such as cemetery and gas bar.

Residential (Medium Detached dwellings are now located at these Density) locations. At the time of development application the appropriate zoning changes will Higher density residential be made to accommodate the proposed development is identified for development. the Gaps at 1178 Maple, 5544 Scharfield, and 1185 Beaverwood. Why has the zoning not changed?

Residential (Medium These lands are not located in the Village Core Density) – Manotick designation, which is the focus of non-residential Main/Bankfield development in Manotick. The proposal creates AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 24 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

In addition to residential another node which would not support the uses, it is suggested that historic Mill Quarter as a tourist and community these lands also permit focus. Also Annex 5 – Rideau River Access commercial (boutique identifies ways to improve access to the Rideau hotel), institutional uses, River. The proposed scenario involving road and a recreation facility, in alignments and annexation of land is complex addition to residential uses and costly. No changes were made to the plan. to take advantage of central services and complement village character. This would involve re-aligning Rideau Valley Drive, annexation of land to create public access to the Rideau River.

Residential (Medium The updated Secondary Plan directs that a Density) Stinson Property concept plan is required for these lands at the time of development application. This concept As part of future residential plan will address internal pedestrian and cycling development, it is important within the development so that it connects to the to incorporate a pathway surrounding networks. network to link to the network south of Bankfield The City is aware of the community desire to through the City works yard incorporate sidewalks and pathways during leading to Beryl Gaffney development review to improve north-south Park. This pathway connectivity where possible. provides an alternative to busy roads and must be monitored by the City. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 25 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

Mahogany – latest The latest rezoning are located in lands rezoning designated Single Family (Moderate Density). No amendment is needed to the Secondary Is an amendment needed to Plan. the Secondary Plan to accommodate the latest Mahogany rezoning?

Mahogany – highway The Realigned Greenbank Road and Southwest access Transitway Extension Planning and Environmental Assessment Study (2014) Concern was expressed recognizes this issue and identifies a future about the need for quick roundabout linking First Line Road with Prince of access to the 416 as the Wales Drive. This will provide easier access to Mahogany Community the 416. develops and the need for amendment to the Mahogany land use plan resulting from the latest rezoning.

David Bartlett Park It is understood that these plans are very preliminary. Any future parking improvements at Concerns were expressed the Park do not need to be included in the about the need to include Secondary Plan. The plan does not deal with preliminary concepts for an operational matters related to the Park. expanded parking area in the plan and that the Park should remain an off-leash facility for dogs.

Funding for proposed The Manotick Secondary Plan is a planning sidewalks, pathways, policy document and does not establish priorities traffic and parking or funding for projects. Funding is based on the AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 26 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

proposals City’s overall planning priorities which are established by City Council. The parking and traffic recommendations do not adequately address the local issues within a reasonable amount of time. The plan does not refer to these projects being candidates in the City’s affordable (funded) plans e.g. Pedestrian Plan, Cycling Plan and Transportation Master Plan. Nor does it refer to funding through Development Charges and the Cash in Lieu of Parkland.

Connectivity, Parking and The proposed Plan identifies parking and traffic Traffic – “will consider” improvements that should be reviewed and considered where possible as part of road Remove the words “will construction projects and through development consider” from the plan as it review. relates to parking and traffic improvements. Stronger language is needed.

Sidewalks, crosswalks, Proposed sidewalks (or paved shoulders) are pathways and other shown on Annex 7 of the updated Manotick crossings Secondary Plan connecting the Mews to Manotick Main Street. There are also proposed Concerns were expressed sidewalks to recreational areas and other about the need for AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 27 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

accessible sidewalks from community facilities and proposed sidewalks the Mews to Manotick Main providing ways for residents to travel from one Street, to recreational neighbourhood to another. facilities and the need to A proposed pedestrian crossing is shown at connect neighbourhoods Manotick Main/Tighe (Annex 9), and a pathway There is a need for a extension of Carrison Drive is possible since the crosswalk(s) Manotick Main, connecting lands are in public ownership. A Bankfield and a pathway proposed crossing on Bankfield is not proposed extension of Carrison Drive. at this time. A pathway extension of Carrison Drive is possible since the connecting lands are in public ownership.

The developer should build Schedule C – Mahogany Land Use identifies the the sidewalks and multi-use location of future sidewalks and pathways. pathways as per OMB These will be incorporated into future plans of approval of the Mahogany subdivision. Community, which is not covered in Annex 7.

There should be a Annex 7 identifies a crossing using the locks pedestrian bridge linking between the Island and the rest of Manotick in south end of Island to rest the vicinity of the Mill. This provides an of Manotick immediate option for residents living on the Island to cross the Rideau River so that they can avoid Bridge Street traffic.

Pathway along Mud Creek The lands adjacent to Mud Creek are unstable is needed. making it difficult to construct pathways. City staff will implement a pathway, where possible, through the development review process for the remainder of the SDA lands. AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 28 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

Cycling The plan shows a proposed cycling route on Bridge Street; however its eventual construction Concerns expressed will depend on major road works that will be include: the plan does not needed on this street. reflect Regional Council’s direction to install cycling There is no need to state that cycle planning in lanes on Bridge Street, the Manotick implements the Cycle Plan since this lack of reference to the Plan implements relevant higher level policy Cycling Plan for rural plans. villages, a need to adopt a The City will decide on the type of cycle facility road share system where needed when a cycle facility is planned to be bikes integrate with traffic, built. need for cycling connections to Barrhaven Annex 7 shows existing and future cycle routes and Riverside South leading to Barrhaven and Riverside South.

Parking and traffic The Local Traffic and Parking section of the updated Manotick Secondary Plan refers to There are only two traffic and parking improvements shown in sentences about parking in Annex 8 – Transportation Measures – Parking the plan after all the work on and Traffic. Annex 8 shows parking spaces on parking. the east side of Main between Mill and Clapp, new parking areas on the west side of Main north of Beaverwood, traffic calming on Clapp Lane, and many other proposals.

There is no mention of a This will be discussed further with the person proposal for angled parking who provided this comment. on Clapp to increase parking on-street.

Community activities/events are held at Dickinson AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 29 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

Square. More on-street parking is needed for these events and for the independent seniors living centre

Local Traffic This level of detail will be determined in the future during planning of major road works on The plan should include the Bridge Street. following policy: “The City will reconstruct Bridge Street with 3.5 m. traffic lanes, sidewalks that meet current standards and with cycling facilities on both sides of Bridge Street to serve as a safe, convenient local road for residents to access Manotick’s commercial and historic village core.”

To address a desire to The establishment of speed limits and reduce posted speed limit in community safety zones are operational matters the Village include the regulated under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. following policy: “The City These are not matters related to guiding will implement transition development and change which is the focus of speed limits on arterial an Official Plan and Secondary Plan. roads entering Manotick to 60 km/hr, and sign Bridge street, Manotick Main (Century Road to Bankfield, and all residential roads AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 30 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

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within the village at 40 km/h. Bridge Street shall also be designated a Community Safety Zone in recognition of significant sensitive public land uses along the length of the street including two senior residences, a public school, an active public park, a church, an aquatic centre, and because it serves as the primary and pedestrian and cycling link connecting Long Island to the village core.

Local traffic – Royal Bank It is acknowledged that there may be and by-pass ingress/egress issues with the Royal Bank’s new location since it is located at the corner of Concerns were expressed Bridge/Manotick Main Streets. about access into and out of the new Royal Bank location.

A new by-pass (cars, transit The City’s current Transportation Master Plan and tolls) from far west to (TMP) does not include plans for an east-west the far east is needed. road by-pass. New major roads such as a by- pass are part of the City’s overall transportation system which is a matter addressed through the TMP.

Local traffic – road These types of proposals will be considered at a modifications time when there is a need for Manotick Main AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 31 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

Reduce the road width of Street to be re-built. Manotick Main Street to reduce vehicles passing around others. Also introduce wider sidewalks and priority parking for those people with mobility issues.

Truck traffic Thirty percent of truck traffic has been diverted from travelling through Manotick since the The most pressing issue is opening of the Vimy Memorial Bridge. The the number of trucks Traffic Services Branch has worked with the travelling through the permit office to prohibit large escorted trucks Village Core. Until the issue (greater than 3.99 m. width) to travel through is resolved, many Manotick. businesses will suffer. There are no plans to remove Bridge Street as a truck route. This is one of only a few locations where vehicles including trucks can cross over the Rideau River. Bridge Street was designed to carry full load trucks as part of the truck route network. Other locations east of the River are being reviewed to determine if they can be added to the network (Limebank between Earl Armstrong and Mitch Owens) to assist in removing some of the truck through the Village, but the full removal of Bridge Street from the network is not being considered at this time.

Traffic improvements - Traffic improvements, which were identified as Mahogany part of the Ontario Municipal Board approval of the Mahogany development, are tied to progress AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 32 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

When will the City deliver on of construction of residential units within the traffic improvements Mahogany Community. associated with the Mahogany approval? Trucks are still using the aging structures on Long Island.

Roundabout – First The Realigned Greenbank Road and Southwest Line/Century Transitway Extension Planning and Environmental Assessment Study (2014) Introduce roundabout at identified two roundabouts to be established in First Line/Century Road. the future in the vicinity of First Line Road, Elijah and Bankfield. No roundabouts were identified at First Line/Century Road.

Roundabout at Rideau The intersection is functioning adequately with Valley/Bankfield signals. When demand increases to a point where the intersection fails and an increase in The property at the south- capacity is needed, a re-design effort would be west corner, which is now initiated and options examined (including the for sale, is needed to roundabout). The reconstruction, when needed, protect the option of a would be funded through the network roundabout at this location. modifications program.

The amount of land required for a roundabout would be determined through detailed design. This intersection is not part of the current or near-term work program. Since intersection needs across the City are prioritized due to limited annual funding, there is no surplus funding in the account for real estate acquisition AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 33 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

that may or may not occur in the future.

Roundabout – The City has no interim plans for intersection Bankfield/Prince of Wales modifications at Prince of Wales and Bankfield. It is understood there may be congestion at this Add an interim left turn and location however given the ultimate right turn lanes at the recommendation for a roundabout we cannot Bankfield/Prince of Wales proceed with additional turn lanes as it would Drive intersection before a result in significant throw away costs. The roundabout is installed. program that addresses network congestion is very limited at 1 -2 locations per year City-wide and therefore no interim works are currently proposed for this location.

Parking This section was clarified adding the intent of the parking improvements in Annex 8. Options will Change Section 3.4.2 be considered as they arise. Parking, Policy 1 to read: “The City will consider implementing parking improvements shown in Annex 8 as part of sidewalk and road right of way reconstruction work to improve walkability on Manotick Main for all pedestrians.

Change 3.4.2 Policy 2 to This proposal is under review. read: “To increase the supply of on-street parking in the village core, the City AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 34 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

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will consider one-way street designations and give priority to angled parking where technically feasible.”

Parking – Dickinson Possible parking areas were identified during the Square area project including parking at the pool and public library. As part of the implementing zoning There is a need to increase portion of this project, public parking is a the number of on-street proposed use at the Manotick arena. parking spaces for Dickinson Square.

Parking is needed for community activities. The approved site plan for the proposed seniors building reduces the number of on- street parking spaces and there are plans to reduce the number of parking spaces next to the Cenotaph for handicapped parking spaces.

Mud Creek Subwatershed Noted. Study

It is good that the Mud Creek Subwatershed Study has been completed. It is important that the public can more readily access the natural beauty of the Rideau AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 35 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

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River within the boundaries of Manotick.

Water and wastewater Connection to central water and public wastewater services can be initiated through the The properties located near local improvement petition process. If public the Mahogany lands are services are extended on Manotick Main Street “surrounded” by public past these properties, then a property owner services. When will these may request a connection and pay the properties have access to associated costs. public water and wastewater?

Water and wastewater - The Official Plan is reviewed every five years. updates

How frequently will the Manotick Official Plan be revised, including sewer and water policies?

Water and wastewater – A Council approved concept plan governs the SDA lands development of the SDA lands, planned for estate residential and open space on the basis Extend the watermain and of private septic systems and wells. No change wastewater systems to the made. SDA lands to maintain property values.

Water and wastewater – The City will base expansion of public services accelerate Island on the local improvement process where it is up connection to residents to submit a petition requesting public water and wastewater. Lots on the south end of the Island are often too small to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 36 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

sustain the safe use of private services. The City should start consulting residents right away about expanding central services. Some residents may not like the costs and do not care that some septic systems are about to fail creating risk to others.

Mahogany Harbour It is understood that a meeting has been organized by the community involving City staff, A draft design for Mahogany RVCA, Minto and others. Planning staff will Harbour, southern gateway continue to provide feedback on the community to the Village, has been efforts. prepared by a landscape architect. There is a lack of clarity on the land’s designation (park? open space?). These lands should be designated “Park” or “Open Space”.

Mahogany – forested area The OMB decision for the forested area in the Mahogany lands will remain in the updated It is understood that the City Manotick Secondary Plan. Specifically, the City has no funds to purchase and the developer will enter into negotiations for the forested area. Loss of the City to secure the property and retain it in its these lands would be natural state. If an agreement has not been unacceptable to residents reached on securing the property, the developer and future generations. will complete an EIS of development within the Zoning changes or cash-in- Natural Environment Area to demonstrate that AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 37 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

lieu of parkland funds could development could occur and meet the test of be used to purchase these the Provincial Policy Statement. No changes to lands or parkland could be this approach are proposed. sold to pay for larger pieces of parkland.

Percival Property - north Noted. The Official Plan and the Manotick of Kelly Marie Secondary Plan provides policy direction that public access be provided to lands with The Percival property, waterfront access during development review. located at the south end of the Village at Rideau Valley/Century abutting the Rideau River, must have Rideau River access as part of residential development - a natural park would be the best and preferred option.

Barnsdale/Rideau Valley These lands are not designated Single Family (Moderate Density). Rather the designation is The lands at 3363, 3357, “Village of Manotick Nepean”. As such these 3345 Barnsdale Road and lands are proposed to be designated 4003 Rideau Valley Drive “Residential – Detached (Low Density) to reflect are currently designated the land use designation on the other side of the Single Family (Moderate back channel. No change made. Density) and is proposed to be designated as Residential – Detached (Low Density). The City should change the designation to Residential (Medium Density) to reflect AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 38 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

the existing land use designation.

Internet connection Residents should talk to internet providers to discuss these issues. Fibre optic should be available in Manotick and internet is only available via cable and phone lines.

Connect existing seniors A pedestrian-activated crossing has already development and new been installed at the Bridge/Dickinson independent living intersection to facilitate safe pedestrian building movements.

There should be some sort of walkway connection (raised or basement level) between the Orchard View on the Rideau and the new independent living building.

Village expansion - future The need for any village expansion is considered when a comprehensive review of the Consider a village Official Plan is undertaken. expansion for lands located north of Bankfield to Prince of Wales and Rideau Valley Drive.

Transit These comments have been sent to OC Transpo for their consideration. Provide good transit connections between Manotick and transit AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 39 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

Comments Departmental response

stations at, i) Barrhaven Market Place, ii) Riverside South and include SDA lands at McManus and Dunblane for rush hour services.

Access to First Line Road via a pedestrian bridge on Carrison Drive would be valuable.

Guidance is provided for If there is a proposal that is not in keeping with future development. Does the land use plan and associated policies, an this preclude any other Official Plan Amendment will be required. development from coming forward not currently addressed?

Farm buffer The agricultural lands surrounding Manotick are designated as Agricultural Resource Area (ARA) The Land Evaluation and in the Official Plan. This designation is intended Area Review (LEAR) was to protect these lands for agricultural use and to supposed to protect ensure that uses conflicting with agricultural agricultural lands between uses are not established in the designation. the urban boundary and Manotick from development. The Department does not support the creation of However, the Ontario a “farm buffer” to protect Manotick’s rural village Municipal Board’s (OMB) character. Village character will be established recent decision does not and reinforced through the Secondary Plan and support this. There should through community/business efforts. be a farm buffer of at least 1 km (preferably 2-3 km) AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 40 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

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beyond the protected “expansion” area to preserve the community’s rural village character.

Zoning The concerns identified are under review.

I concur with zoning changes for: Map 1 - Area A, B, C, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q.

I appreciate forward thinking for Mews to evolve into a proper village town centre and away from the current bizarre urban shopping centre layout in the heart of the village.

Map 1 - Area D – is the church on Manotick Main still permitted?

Map 1 - Area F – need additional explanation about proposed changes.

I concur with zoning changes for Map 2 – Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G Map 3 – Areas A, B, Map 3 – Area C (not in agreement with AGRICULTURE AND RURAL 41 COMITÉ DE L’AGRICULTURE ET AFFAIRS COMMITTEE DES AFFAIRES RURALES REPORT 11 RAPPORT 11 27 JANUARY 2016 LE 27 JANVIER 2016

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medical centre use)

I concur with zoning changes on Map 4 Area A; Map 5; Removal of Village Residential Enterprise Overlay

Zoning – Manotick This is under review. Main/Maple

Recently sold property at Manotick Main/Maple has 2 zonings.

Zoning - Bridge Street Noted.

Fully agree that no gas bars to be permitted on Bridge Street.

Zoning - height The updated Manotick Secondary Plan states that the height limit is three storeys. This height A clear height policy is limit is is being implemented through the Zoning needed to limit heights to 11 By-law which sets a maximum height of 11 m. m.

An adjustment needs to be This is under review. made to zoning changes on Map 2 to be consistent with the Bridge Street character area.