The Local Planning Appeal Support Centre Our Early Days Anna Pace, Chair June 21, 2018 OPPI – Oak Ridges District Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

About Us - Origins The Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 (Bill 139) enacts the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre Act, 2017. The Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act: received Royal Assent on December 12, 2017 became law on April 3, 2018 Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

About Us - What Independent, board-governed agency Help people understand and navigate the land use planning and appeal process in Ontario Opened April 3, 2018 Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

About Us - Where Serve people across Ontario – by phone, email, Skype, travel Offices at 700 Bay St. 12th floor, Toronto Online at lpasc.ca Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

About Us – Outreach Centre’s “doors-open” announcement to 500 stakeholders. Ratepayers, neighbourhood and environmental groups Professional associations: planners, architects and lawyers City councillors Municipal planning departments and planning boards Municipal bar First Nations Meetings and presentations with groups like yours. Broad consultations planned on services and eligibility.

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Benefits Help people participate meaningfully Reduce cost and number of appeals Support good decision making, and planning outcomes in-line with provincial and local policies Promote early engagement and resolution Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Our Services Pre-municipal decision Helping people understand: The proposal The policy framework (provincial and municipal plans) How to frame their concerns in land use planning terms How to engage in early engagement and resolution How to make a submission at municipal council Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Our Services Post-municipal decision Helping people understand: The appeals process (timelines, requirements) How to fill out appeal forms How to prepare the appeal record, case synopsis, documents and submissions How to get ready for case management conferences, mediations and hearings How to file a motion Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Our Services: Out of Scope TLAB appeals OMB appeals Help preparing planning applications Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Inquiries (April 3- June 19, 2018) ~ 16 OMB inquiries ~ 5 TLAB inquiries Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Planning Appeal Support (April 3 – June 19, 2018) Concerns regarding planning application, municipality has not made decisions yet: 22 Appealing a planning decision made by municipality or committee: 43 Submitted an appeal to LPAT and want help preparing for a case: 4 Other: 54 Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Inquiry Example 1 Resident concerned about a proposed mid-rise next to his farmhouse With help from the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre, the resident learned that: The subdivision provided for a mix of housing types, including high density residential, and was in line with provincial and municipal requirements The regional and local official plans have provisions dealing with land use compatibility, buffering, and transition which the resident didn’t feel were properly addressed. The resident appealed. He is waiting to see if the appeal is validated. Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Inquiry Example 2 Residents’ group concerned about a proposed hotel and restaurant development in their neighbourhood With help from the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre, the group learned that: The proposal was located within a serviced settlement area earmarked for growth under provincial and municipal plans The proposal met the policies of the official plan related to economic development and tourism A holding provision required the owner to meet conditions that addressed the residents’ concerns The group decided not to appeal. Instead, they will work with the planning department and property owner to find ways to address their concerns. Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Inquiry Example 3 Residents concerned about plans to develop part of golf course The residents identified issues related to deer habitat, potential groundwater impacts. With help from the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre, the group learned about: which policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and the local official plan relate to their concerns the planning process and next steps The residents are awaiting comments from the municipality and a revised development plan.   Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Client Satisfaction Survey The person who helped me was pleasant and professional. 4.7/5 The person who helped me was knowledgeable. 4.7/5 I got a timely response from the centre. 4.6/5 I used / will use the information or advice the centre provided. 4.3/5 The website was helpful. 3.7/5 I was satisfied with the service I received. 4.5/5 Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Testimonials - Resident, Prince Edward County I just wanted to reiterate how thankful I am for your support.  You went WAY above and beyond what I had hoped for when contacting you. - Resident, Municipality of Clarington Thank you very much for your response. It is precisely those types of specifics for which we are searching. You have been a great help. - Resident, Guelph-Eramosa I wanted to thank you for your assistance in helping us sort out what was best in our plight. How refreshing it was to converse with someone who actually could understand the situation! - Resident, Prince Edward County Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Next Steps Consulting on: Our services Our eligibility criteria Developing web-based planning resources Ongoing stakeholder outreach: meetings, conferences, newsletters Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL

Contact Us Online: www.lpasc.ca Email: info@lpasc.ca Call: 647-499-1646 Toll-free: 1-800-993-8410 Local Planning Appeal Support Centre | LPASC Centre d’assistance pour les appels en matière d’aménagement local | CAAMAL