APRIL 22, 2015 Town of Huntsville Planning Department

Presentation Overview 1) Ariel Zwicker from the MNRF 2) Staff application review team 3) Draft shoreline site plan application guidelines; 4) Draft commercial, industrial and multi-family site plan application guidelines; 5) Shore Road Closing Policy; 6) New policy concerning exterior lighting; 7) Timing for planning applications; 8) Plans for the downloading of subdivision and condominium applications; and 9) Process for Official Plan Review.

Staff Development Application Review Team Intention is to provide one stop shopping for applicants Pre-application meeting so that the applicant know upfront what the requirements will be Review Panel consists of  Planning  Fire  Building  Public Works  Parks  District  Chairs of Planning Committees

Landscaping for Waterfront Properties Clarify Revegetation Requirements  Density of Trees  Maximum spacing of shrubs  Seeding – Larger areas no more than 40%

Landscaping for Waterfront Properties 15m depth Top of slope Shoreline Dock Dwelling

Zone 1Zone 2Zone 3 Cross-section

Sample Landscape Plan

Plantlist Botanical NameEnglish NameQty. Plant Size or Application Rate Condition or (seed) Source Max. Plant Spacing REVEGETATION AREA A: 150 m 2 Ontario Dry Meadow Reforestation Mix0.9 kg 6 kilograms per hectare (6kg/ha.) St. Williams Nursery Fax Hydroseeding in Spring REVEGETATION AREA B: 130 m 2 Hypericum kalmianumKalm’s St. John’s Wort201 gallon potPotted Spaced 0.6m c/c (centre-to- ctr) Spirea alba Narrow-leaved Meadowsweet 101 gal. potPottedSpaced 0.8m c/c Spirea tomentosaSteeple Bush101 gal. potPottedSpaced 0.8m c/c REVEGETATION AREA C: 80 m 2 Ontario Lowland Standard Seed Mix0.4 kg 5 kilograms per hectare (5kg/ha.) St. Williams Nursery Fax Drill or Broadcast seeding in Spring Ilex verticillata ‘Afterglow’ Afterglow Winterberry302 gallon pot, min. 80cm ht. potted6 clusters; 5 plants/cluster 1m spacing

Minor Site Plan Checklist Site Plan Drawing must include the following information:  An accurate plan of the entire property drawn to scale based on a legal survey.  Dimensions of the entire property; if large property, show enlargement of area to be developed  Location and size of existing and proposed buildings/structures and distances from buildings to property boundaries.  Location of all access driveways.  Locations of existing rights-of-way or easements.  Location of watercourses and extent of floodplain (including flood elevation where applicable).

Minor Site Plan Checklist  Proposed drainage patterns.  Location of existing trees and forested areas including shrubs or groupings thereof.  Shoreline activity area (pathway, dock, boathouse, deck, patio etc.)  Shoreline buffer area (Identify 15m shoreline buffer)  Location of area for septic system and well.  Location, extent, and type of proposed plantings, if revegetation is required.

Major Site Plan Application A major site plan application involves the proposed development of any new building other than an accessory or temporary building, including building additions which: For a non-residential building have: - A gross floor area greater than 500 square metres; or - A gross floor area greater than that of the existing building to which it is being added. Comprise residential development with five or more dwelling units.

Major Site Plan Guidelines Submitted drawings must include information outlined in the Site Plan Guidelines.  Site Plan (sec 3.3)  Barrier Free Accessibility (3.4.2)*  Landscape Plan (3.5)  Building Elevations (3.6)  Servicing Plan (3.7)  Grading Plan (3.8)  Site Access and Parking (3.9)

Which lakes have shore road allowances?

Why does the Town want to sell them? Liability Funds towards parks Public asset Benefits the property owner  assured development rights and access  increases value and marketability when you sell your property  protects your shoreline for the next generation against unpredictable changes in policy

Waters EdgePortion of SRA (above water) to be closed Submerged portion remains public Shore Road Closing Policy

Planning Application Timelines Minor Variance 7 weeks  1 week staff review prior to circulation  Circulation: 10 days prior to hearing  Public hearing  Appeal period – 20 days from date of decision

Planning Application Timelines Consent (Severance) 8 weeks  1 week staff review prior to circulation  Newspaper (if urban area): date falls 20 days prior to hearing, notice has to be sent to newspaper 6 days earlier than the mail date  Circulation (mail): 14 days prior to hearing  Public hearing  Appeal period – 20 days from date decision is mailed

Planning Application Timelines Zoning By-law Amendment 10 weeks  1 week staff review prior to circulation  Newspaper (urban area): occurs 22 days prior to hearing, notice has to be sent to newspaper 6 days earlier than the mail date  Circulation (mail): 20 days prior to hearing  Public hearing  By-law to next Council meeting for passage – normally 2 weeks  Appeal period – 20 days from notice of passage of by-law

Planning Application Timelines Site Plan: Waterfront SFD 3 weeks  1 week staff review  1 week circulation  1 week preparation of agreement/authorizations Site Plan: all other categories 6 weeks  1 week review prior to circulation  3 week circulation time for agencies and other departments  Committee decision  1 week preparation of agreement

Subdivision/Condominium Delegation Approvals for subdivisions and condominiums will be delegated to Council Pre-Consultation will still occur in conjunction with the District of Muskoka At this point we plan on continuing to use the process set in place by the District No changes are proposed except that final approval will rest with the Town, the District will be a commenting agency only Looking to implement the changes as soon as possible

Official Plan Review Process Mix of Staff and Consultant  Consultant develops public process (video, social media, public meetings)  Completes specialized background studies  Staff involved in public process and write amendments  Consultant reviews staff amendments April 15, 2015 Planning Committee OP RFP Shortlist three consulting firms to do the work Interview three shortlisted companies June Council meeting to hire consultant 14 month process