MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE COMPREHENSIVE OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW Stakeholder Meetings September 18 th , 2018
Why are we here today? • To discuss the work being completed as part of the Official Plan review process. • To update on results of the work undertaken to date. • To gain input from you regarding topics that we should address as part of the Official Plan update process.
Project background • Current Official Plan adopted in 2006 and approved in 2009. • Municipality required to conduct review every 10 years. • Update ensures that Official Plan conforms to the Planning Act , Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), and Bruce County Official Plan.
Key tasks • Comprehensive review, examining matters such as population / employment growth. • Sourcewater protection policies. • Natural Heritage System review. • Natural hazard mapping. • Updates to existing schedules and policies, taking into account recent information and reports.
Project Schedule Summer/Fall Fall 2018: Spring 2018: 2018: • Meet with staff • Project start-up • Complete review and stakeholders • Meet with • Community • Final background Municipal staff Meeting #1 report for review • Background • Prepare results • Community review of bkgd review Meeting #2 Winter 2019: Spring 2019: Summer 2019: • Prepare draft • Finalize new • Present final Official Plan. Official Plan recommended • Agency based on input Official Plan to consultation • Coordinate any Council • Community amendments to Meeting #3 Bruce County OP.
Issues identified to date… • Accommodating growth (employment and residential). • Affordable housing, and the need for various dwelling types (including secondary dwellings). • Natural heritage system policy and mapping review. • Sourcewater protection, and how it relates to potential growth. • Servicing challenges associated with accommodating growth pressure. • Cultural heritage conservation.
Work completed to date • Review of background information: – Official Plans – Natural Heritage Study for Kincardine – Natural Heritage Information Centre – Development Charges Bkgd. Study – Water and Wastewater Master Plan – Census data – Recent development activity • Mapping • Field work
One of the main topics… • Natural Heritage System policy and mapping review – Town of Kincardine (Schedule A) – Lakeshore Area (Schedule B) – Town of Tiverton (Schedule C)
Natural heritage background • Natural Heritage Study for the Municipality of Kincardine Volume 1 & 2
Natural Heritage Study
Natural heritage background • Protection of natural heritage features is guided by the PPS, MNRF, and Conservation Authorities (i.e. SVCA). • Development is prohibited within certain features and closely regulated within others. • Kincardine Official Plan currently identifies significant woodlands and a ‘Natural Environment’ designation.
Natural heritage background • Natural hazards (CA regulated areas) • Valley lands • Significant woodlands • Significant wildlife habitat • Fish habitat (Penetangore River, Kincardine Creek) • Provincially, Locally, Regionally Significant Wetlands • Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest • Cold water streams
Natural Heritage System
One of the main topics… • Population and employment growth
Past growth Source: - Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan, April 2018 - Canada Census
Projected growth Source: Development Charges Background Study (May 2016)
Projected growth Source: Development Charges Background Study (May 2016)
Identified vacant lands (BM Ross)
Identified vacant lands (BM Ross)
Identified vacant lands (BM Ross)
Identified vacant lands (BM Ross)
What’s next? • Complete fieldwork and preparation of background review, including mapping. • Conclude on policy direction to be taken in future Official Plan. • Present findings to community and release for review / comment. • Prepare draft Official Plan with revised policies and mapping as appropriate.
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