TOWNSHIP OF ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Statutory Public Meeting September 16 th, 2010

 Original Official Plan approved in August 2005  Section 26 of the Planning Act requires Review every 5 years  Ensure Official Plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement issued in 2005  Ensure Official Plan conforms to County of Haliburton Official Plan  Chance to look at how well the Official Plan is working  Opportunity for Public to provide input to ensure the Plan continues to reflect the aspirations of the community PURPOSE OF OP REVIEW 1

PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2  Initial Public Open House held on May 29 th, 2010  Special Meeting of Council held on July 29 th, 2010  Draft Official Plan Amendment released for public input on August 24 th, 2010  Existing and Proposed Official Plan Policy comparison table released August 24 th, 2010  Second Public Open House held on August 28, 2010  Presentations, draft Amendment and Comparison Table posted on Township’s website  Today’s Statutory Public Meeting

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 3 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND STRUCTURE OF PLAN  A new policy inserted to include reference to this 5 Year Official Plan Review in order to update the history of the Official Plan  A new policy added to clarify that where there is a discrepancy between the Township Official Plan and the County Official Plan, County Plan prevails as per the Planning Act.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 4 SECTION 2 PURPOSE, BASIS AND CONTEXT OF PLAN  New policies have been included to the intent and basis of the Plan referencing the Township as being an active, healthy community.  The policy respecting the Provincial Policy Statement has been revised to reference “consistency with” rather than “regard for” in keeping with revisions to the Planning Act.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 5 SECTION 3 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Goals  Additional objectives included encouraging the provision of pedestrian and active recreational linkages and encouraging the development of a community that is accessible to all. Growth Management  The existing development pattern of the Township is identified, and its continuation envisioned.  New policy included directing major development to the Settlement Areas as per the PPS.  Policy added encouraging intensification and redevelopment within the Settlement Areas as per the PPS. Inter-Jurisdictional Coordination  A new subsection has been included to promote inter- jurisdictional coordination as per the PPS.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 6 SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Significant Natural Heritage Features  Policy stipulating that development will not be permitted within Significant Habitat of Endangered and Threatened Species nor within a Provincially Significant Wetland as per the PPS.  Endangered and Threatened Species in Township include: Blandings Turtle Eastern Cougar Hog-nosed Snake Chimney Swift Whip-poor-will  There are currently no Provincially Significant Wetlands identified in the Township.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 7 SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Significant Natural Heritage Features (cont’d)  Policies included incorporating County wetland mapping, prepared in association with MNR and Ducks Unlimited.  County wetland mapping to be used as a screening tool for development applications.  If identified as wetland, site assessment to accurately delineate the boundary. If within the boundary, Natural Heritage Evaluation required. If on adjacent lands, scoped Natural Heritage Evaluation required.  Policies are consistent with County of Haliburton Official Plan policies.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 8 SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Water Resources  Existing policy on setback for development from waterbodies revised to require a 30 metre setback on all lots, including existing lots of record.  A provision is included for a lesser setback where the 30 metre setback cannot be satisfied. Lake Capacity  Wording changes for cold water Lake Trout lakes to indicate that they are classified as either “not at capacity” or “at capacity”.  The following lakes have been added as lakes “at capacity”: Bear LakeLivingstone Lake Clinto Lake (Hardwood)Lower Fletcher Lake Eighteen Mile LakeMcFadden Lake (Crozier) Kushog North Basin

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 9 SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Lake Capacity (cont’d)  Two additional provisions included when development can be considered on a lake “at capacity”: Where development is at a density less than currently existing on the property and a net reduction in phosphorus loading to the lake is demonstrated. A site alteration, tree cutting and site plan control by-law are in place and a soils expert has confirmed a suitable phosphorus retention ability of the native soils  The following lakes have been added as coldwater Lake Trout lakes not “at capacity”: Clear Lake Lake of Bays (Trading Bay) Louie Lake

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 10 SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Lake Capacity (cont’d)  A policy has been included requiring the submission of a site evaluation report for new development adjacent to all waterbodies.  This is a requirement of the County Official Plan.  Previously, this was only required for development on coldwater lakes.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 11 SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Floodway Management  New policy to limit development within identified floodplains or where flooding is known to occur.  Policy is in keeping with County of Haliburton Official Plan.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 12 SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Landscape Conservation  New subsection has been included to strengthen policies regarding the protection of the natural landscape.  Policies promote the preservation of the natural landscape, promotes acquisition of significant natural landscape features or conservation easements, where practical.  Policy recognizing the importance of the lake horizon and providing for its protection.  Development that would extended above the tree canopy not to be permitted.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 13 SECTION 5 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Settlement Areas  New policy encouraging mixed use developments within the Settlement Areas.  New policy only allowing expansions to the Settlement Area boundaries at the time of a comprehensive review as per the PPS.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 14 SECTION 5 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Waterfront  Waterfront designation area revised from 300 metres to 150 metres of shoreline.  More accurately reflects the depth of most waterfront lots.  In keeping with most waterfront communities.  Corresponds to illustration of waterfront designation on schedules.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 15 SECTION 5 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Waterfront  Policy on protection of shoreline revised to establish specific targets for the extent of shoreline structures: Residential→30% to max. of 15 m Commercial→30% to max. of 30 m Marinas →50% to max. of 45 m  The Zoning By-law currently restricts to 30% to a maximum of 20 metres for all waterfront lots.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 16 SECTION 5 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Waterfront  Policy respecting setback of development from shoreline revised to require 30 metres on all lots.  Previous policy required 30 metres on new lots and 23 metres on existing lots.  Lesser setback is permitted on an existing vacant lot if not physically possible to meet setback.  Lesser setback for redevelopment permitted if the 30 metre setback would result in a more negative impact than the existing setback.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 17 SECTION 5 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Lake Plans  Policy encouraging the preparation of lake plans, and no longer requiring as they are normally undertaken by Lake Associations and not the municipality.  Provides for a registry of Lake Plans that have been prepared in the Township.  Land Use policies of Lake Plans may be incorporated into the Official Plan by Amendment.  Policy encouraging proponents of development to have regard for lake plans.  Policy stipulating that Council will have regard for lake plans when considering development applications.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 18 SECTION 5 LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Mineral Aggregate Resources  Recognition that Aggregate Resources Act now applies to the Township.  New policy respecting the location of new aggregate quarries: 300 metres from residential or sensitive land use 1,000 metres from a Settlement Area 1,000 metres from the Waterfront designation  Zoning By-law to zone all existing licensed mineral aggregate operations as either pit and quarry or pit only.  Currently, only one zone for pits and quarries.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 19 SECTION 6 GENERAL POLICIES Shoreline Structures  Wet slip boathouses to be prohibited throughout the Township.  Current policy only prohibits in Stanhope.  Dry land boathouses to be permitted throughout the Township.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 20 SECTION 6 GENERAL POLICIES Cultural and Heritage Conservation  Policy included to stipulated where heritage resources are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, no alteration of demolition is to be undertaken that would adversely affect the reason for the designation.  Policy permitting Council to enter into agreements or obtain easements in order to protect heritage features of a building or structure.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 21 SECTION 6 GENERAL POLICIES Energy Conservation and Light Pollution  Policies encouraging active transportation as a method of energy conservation.  Policy encouraging the use of sensitive lighting throughout the Township.  The Township may require a lighting plan to be submitted as part of site plan control approval process.  Alternative and renewable energy systems permitted in accordance with provincial and federal requirements.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 22 SECTION 6 GENERAL POLICIES Parkland Dedication and Recreational Trails  Water trails recognized as an importance component of the Township’s recreational trail system.  Policy supporting the continuation and expansion of the existing trail system and recreational programs in the Township by: Recognizing the importance of associations, clubs and community groups and their recreation programs; Incorporating active transportation into municipal infrastructure where possible and feasible; and, Developing a Trails Master Plan.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 23 SECTION 6 GENERAL POLICIES Parkland Dedication and Recreational Trails (cont’d)  Policy recognizing the importance of public water access points and encouraging their maintenance and expansion where possible.  Policy strongly encouraging the restoration of natural shoreline vegetation in municipal parks and other municipal lands.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 24 SECTION 6 GENERAL POLICIES Housing  A new subsection has been included addressing housing in the Township and the need for a diversified housing base.  Special needs housing is encouraged to locate within the identified Settlement Areas.  Township to investigate means of increasing the supply of affordable housing in the Township.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 25 SECTION 8 TRANSPORTATION Airport  The Airport has been identified on Schedule “A”.  Additional policy included providing for buffers and to prevent the encroachment of non-compatible uses in the vicinity of the airport to protect future operations.  This additional policy is in keeping with policy within the County Official Plan that also recognizes the importance of the airport.

SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS 26 SECTION 9 IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION Complete Application and Pre-Consultation  A new subsection has been included setting out the submission requirements when a planning application is made.  The Planning Act stipulates that a municipality can only require additional information with a planning application if it is set out in the Official Plan.  Additional information to include reports such as: planning justification, natural heritage evaluation, site evaluation, storm water management, archaeological assessment, servicing, etc.  Additional policy included encouraging pre-consultation prior to submitting an application.

 Review comments from today’s Public Meeting for consideration in finalization of Official Plan Amendment No. 2 to implement the Official Plan Review.  Finalize Official Plan Amendment No. 2.  Council to consider adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 2. NEXT STEPS 27

TOWNSHIP OF ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Statutory Public Meeting September 16 th, 2010