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AGENDA

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Immediately Following the County Council Meeting

Lanark County Administration Building

Council Chambers

Councillor Bill Dobson, Chair

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1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all

electronic devices)

2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the minutes of the Economic Development Committee held on January 28, 2015 be approved as

circulated."

4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the agenda be approved as presented."

5. DELEGATIONS (10 MINUTES)

i) Small Business Advisory Centre

Cindy James

ii) Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association

Anne-Marie Forcier

6. PRESENTATIONS

i) LCMTC Update

President, Reid Kilburn

7. COMMUNICATIONS

6 - 9 i) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing: Land Use

Planning Fees

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11 ii) Around the Rideau Newsletter - January/February 2015

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the communications for the February Economic Development Committee meeting be received as

information."

8. CONSENT REPORTS

12 - 21 i) REPORT #PD-04-2015 PLANNING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION REPORT

22 - 24 ii) REPORT #PD-05-2015 PLANNING DEPARTMENT -

GOALS UPDATE 2014 - 4TH QUARTER

25 - 33 iii) REPORT#PD-07-2015 TAY VALLEY OFFICIAL PLAN

AMENDMENT (OPA) #4

34 - 39 iv) REPORT #T-4-2015 TOURISM DEPARTMENT 2014 GOALS UPDATE

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the recommendations contained in the following Consent Reports for the February Economic

Development Committee meeting be approved:

Report #PD-04-2015 Planning Department Information Report

Report #PD-05-2014 Planning Department - Goals

Update - 4th Quarter

Report #PD-07-2015 Tay Valley Township Official Plan Amendment (OPA) #4

Report #T-4-2014 Tourism Department 2014 Goals

Update."

9. DISCUSSION REPORTS

40 - 57 i) Report #PD-06-2015 LANARK COUNTY SUSTAINABLE

COMMUNITIES OFFICIAL PLAN - OPA#2

Planning Administrator, Mary Kirkham Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Economic Development Committee

recommend that County Council adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 2 (OPA#2) for Lanark County, File No.

0901-OP-14007, Brownrigg;

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AND THAT, the Clerk be authorized to prepare the

necessary adoption by-law for consideration by County Council;

AND THAT, OPA#2 be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval, in

accordance with the Planning Act."

58 - 61 ii) Report #T-05-2015: Tourism Budget Options

Tourism Manager, Marie White

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Lanark County Economic Development Committee accept the detailed 2015 tourism budget as

presented;

AND THAT, the $19,000 earmarked for Destination

Development be transferred to reserves until a suitable project is approved by County Council."

62 - 67 iii) Report #CAO-06-2015: CP RAIL CORRIDOR UPDATE

Chief Administrative Officer, Kurt Greaves

Suggested Motion:

“THAT, Report #CAO-06-2015: CP Rail Corridor Update

be accepted by the Economic Development Committee as information.”

10. DEFERRED REPORTS

i) TARIFF OF FEES - PLANNING APPLICATIONS

11. VERBAL REPORTS

68 - 69 i) REPORT #PD-08-2015 PUBLIC MEETING - SCOP OPA#3 - SOURCE WATER PROTECTION

Planning Administrator, Mary Kirkham Suggested Motion:

"THAT, Report #PD-08-2015 Public Meeting - SCOP OPA#3 - Source Water Protection be received as

information."

ii) Report of the Valley Heartland Community Futures

Development Corporation

Councillor, Jane Torrance

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Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Report of the Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (verbal) be received

as information."

70 - 72 iii) Report of the Lanark County Municipal Trails

Corporation (LCMTC)

Councillor, Jerry Flynn

a) January 15, 2015 Meeting Minutes Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Report of the Lanark County Municipal

Trails Corporation (LCMTC) (verbal) be received as information."

iv) Report of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA)

Councillor, Brian Stewart

Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Report of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) (verbal) be received as information."

v) Lanark County Forest Working Group Update

Councillors, Richard Kidd and/or Shaun

McLaughlin Suggested Motion:

"THAT, the Lanark County Forest Working Group Update be received as information."

vi) Report of the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Management

Committee

Councillor, John Hall

No Report.

vii) Report of the Algonquin Land Claim Negotiating Committee

Councillor, Shaun McLaughlin No Report.

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Page viii) 2015 Harvest Festival Update

Warden, Keith Kerr and Councillor, Richard Kidd

Suggested Motion:

TBD

ix) CP/OVR Update

Warden, Keith Kerr No Report.

12. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS None

13. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

i) Small Business Advisory Centre - Discussion and/or Staff Direction

ii) Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association - Discussion

and/or Staff Direction

14. ADJOURNMENT

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AGENDA ITEM #7i)

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January/February is the right time to think about spring flood

preparations. The Rideau River watershed has a number of flood

vulnerable areas and they, as a result of late winter/early spring’s

unpredictable weather, can experience flooding. It’s best to plan ahead

and be ready — just in case!

RVCA monitors climate and flow conditions and provides local

agencies and the public with advance notice so they can respond to

potential flooding and flood emergencies.

Accurate flood forecasting relies on reliable and timely data. The RVCA

has several tools to forecast spring flooding: stream gauges, snowpack

measurements, weather forecasts, computer modeling and floodplain

maps — all are key in making a reliable flood forecast.

RVCA uses 15 stream gauges that continuously record water levels

within the Rideau watershed. We also do snowpack surveys which

help us understand just how much snow has fallen from which runoff

and water levels are estimated. We monitor six different sites in the

lower watershed east of Smiths Falls. Another six sites in the upper

watershed are monitored by Rideau Canal, Parks Canada staff. There

are also six sites where precipitation is measured. Floodplain maps

show the capacity of the river to hold water and where overbank

flooding can be expected. All this information, when combined with

weather forecasts and computer modeling, allow us to estimate flows

and predict potential floods.

If flooding is imminent, RVCA warns local municipalities and other

government agencies that emergency response plans should be

implemented. We also notify the public through the media and

special contact lists allowing individuals to stay informed and to take

appropriate precautions.

This is the best time for municipal flood emergency response plans to

be reviewed so that employees, equipment and communications are all

ready. Property owners should also assess their plans for minimizing

flood-related property damages. Should flooding occur, the first

response is up to the individual homeowners. If the flood is beyond the

capability of the homeowner, the municipal Emergency Response Plan

kicks in to assist.

January | February 2015

Spring Flooding — are you prepared?

The RVCA provides member municipalities and local residents

advance notice and information about potential flooding. The

RVCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning System operates

12 months a year (along with its involvement with the Low Water

Response Team).

When warranted, the RVCA issues one of three types of messages

to municipal emergency managers and the public; they are:

1. Watershed Condition Statements — water safety or flood

outlooks. These statements contain information about the

current conditions of the watershed that set the stage for the

possibility of flooding if the right weather patterns develop. Be

informed and be aware!

2. Flood Watch — these

messages are issued when

it is perceived that flooding

could result from an

approaching weather system that could bring heavy rain or

warm air causing a rapid snowmelt. Be prepared to activate

your flood response plans if it becomes necessary.

3. Flood Warning — these

messages are issued when

it is perceived that flooding

conditions definitely will be

experienced. Activate your flood response plan now!

It is the RVCA’s job to notify municipalities and residents of the

potential flooding from our rivers, creaks and streams. It is up to

each individual to develop a flood plan specific to their

property and their needs.

What you can do …

• View regular updates of streamflow conditions at the RVCA

website at www.rvca.ca

• Find out if you are in a flood vulnerable area by speaking with

one of our Resource Specialists at 613-692-3571 or

1-800-267-3504 ext. 1128 or 1132

• Get messages sent directly to your email account. Contact

MICHELLE at [email protected]

• Follow us on Twitter (RideauValleyCA) or like us on Facebook!

Flood forecasting is just part of the preventative measures that

Conservation Authorities take to protect the general public from flooding.

The RVCA also regulates development and promotes proper land use in

our local floodplains. Parks Canada and the Ministry of Natural

Resources and Forests manage water levels throughout the system at

dams and other water control structures and the RVCA works in co-

operation with them. PATRICK can tell you more at

[email protected] or ext. 1110.

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Around the Rideau Newsletter - January/February 2015 of 72

TD Friends Helps Kids Get Back to NatureThe Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation recently received a generous

gift from the TD Friends of the Environment to help more students visit

Foley Mountain Conservation Area. The $3,000 fund will be used to

provide $150 transportation subsidies to local schools to help get

students to Foley Mountain. The cost of bussing is a major barrier for

schools. Not only are outdoor education programs important for learning

but they also help connect children with nature and help build a future

generation of stewards for our watershed. There is a lot of evidence that

nature has significant benefits to our mental and physical health, as well

as providing different types of learners with meaningful educational

experiences. Call REBECCA for more at 613-273-3255 or

[email protected].

Five Million Trees and Counting!The RVCA’s tree planting program will be planting another 235,000 trees

this spring. This will surpass five million trees planted since the program

started. We continue to look for private land tree planting opportunities

throughout the watershed for the 2016 planting season. Our full-service

tree planting program is available to all landowners in the Rideau Valley

watershed who are interested in planting over one acre. Huge subsidies

and profession planting services continue to be available. Book your free

site visit by calling SCOTT at ext. 1175 or [email protected].

Now Hiring Students!RVCA is in full gear hiring our team of summer students. Check out the

opportunities on our website at www.rvca.ca/news/employment.html.

RVCA 2015 Budget and Work PlanWant to find out what the RVCA will be up to for the next year? If yes,

visit our website at www.rvca.ca and check out our new Rideau Valley

Conservation Authority 2015 Budget and Work Plan. The plan outlines

expenditures and revenues — where the money comes from and how

and where it is being spent. It goes on to break down RVCA tasks and

how they benefit municipalities. This easy-to-read breakdown of

RVCA’s 2015 plan is a must-read for any interested in how the RVCA

works, how it is paid and the benefits to our Rideau watershed

residents. For more information contact SOMMER at ext. 1114 or

[email protected].

New Hazard Mapping for Ottawa RiverNew and updated mapping has been prepared along the Ottawa River

resulting in minor revisions to existing maps. For the first time, however,

the mapping does include hazard identification up key tributaries of the

Ottawa River up to the point where the influence of the Ottawa River

1:100 year flood level begins to diminish. This includes Graham and

Stillwater Creeks in old Nepean and Greens and Bilberry Creeks in the

east end of the City. These maps show areas prone to natural hazards

such as flooding, erosion and unstable slopes and natural environmental

features such as wetlands. The maps are used by municipalities and the

RVCA when updating Official Plans and Zoning Schedules and in the

review of other Planning Act applications. Two open houses were held in

late 2014. Mapping was also completed for most of the Cardinal Creek

sub-watershed in Orleans. These hazard maps are available for viewing at

www.rvca.ca and are now in use. For more contact FERDOUS at ext.

1170 or [email protected].

January | February 2015

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

Office de protection de la nature de la

vallée de la rivière Rideau

Box 599, 3889 Rideau Valley Drive

Manotick, ON K4M 1A5

613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 www.rvca.ca

Follow us @ twitter.com/RideauValleyCA

Like us @ facebook.com

Around the Rideau circulation has risen to 3,800 Heads of Council,

Councillors, senior municipal and provincial staff, interested persons

and the media throughout the 18 municipalities in the Rideau Valley

watershed courtesy of our generous sponsors:

Bell Baker, Barristers and Solicitors 613-237-3444 — Effectively providing quality

legal services in Eastern Ontario for over 50 years

Bird Richard, Lawyers for Employers 613-238-3772 | www.lawyersforemployers.ca

Representing management in labour and employment

law across Ontario

Ramada Ottawa on the Rideau 613-288-3500 Previously The Monterey Hotel — Offers 87 fully

renovated rooms with balconies overlooking the Rideau River.

It is an Oasis in the city.

Interested in being a 2015 Around the Rideau sponsor? Contact DIANE at [email protected]

ThankYouSponsorS!

TO OUR GENEROUS

Brewer Park Pond — Community Plant Looking for Volunteers!Construction on the Brewer Park Pond Restoration Project has been completed and we’re now turning our attention to a community tree plant

planned for this spring. Plans are to plant approximately 1,500 hardy, native shrubs around the perimeter of the pond to stabilize the shoreline.

Anyone interested in participating can go to the Brewer Park Pond web page at www.rvca.ca/brewerpark and click on the yellow tree plant button

to have their name added to our list of planters. More detailed information, dates, etc. will be emailed to participants. Project partners include:

Minto Communities, Richcraft Group of Companies, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, City of Ottawa, Ministry of Natural Resources and

Forestry, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Carleton University, Muskies Canada – Ottawa Chapter and the Environment Committee for Ottawa

South. For more information contact JENN at ext. 1108 or [email protected].

Evolution of Brewer Park Pond

CO2 Neutral FamilyThe Rideau Valley Conservation

Foundation is excited to welcome

our first local family to the Carbon

Neutral Program. The Lucuik family of Manotick reduced their carbon

footprint by building a LEED platinum home and have made the next

step of sequestering the rest of their carbon by planting trees. We

hope that the Lucuik family’s model inspires other like-minded families.

The Lucuik family joins many local businesses who have chosen to

make their businesses carbon neutral. Call DAN for more information

or to become carbon neutral at ext. 1124 or [email protected].

CarbonNeutralProgram

RideauValleyConservationFoundation

Family

Around the Rideau

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THE COUNTY OF LANARK

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

February 18, 2015

Report # PD-04-2015 of the

Planning Administrator

PLANNING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION REPORT

1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

"THAT, Report #PD-04-2015 of the Planning Administrator -

Planning Department Information Report for the period January 20, 2015 to February 10, 2015 be received as information."

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to update Members of the Economic

Development Committee on the activities of the Planning Department.

3. BACKGROUND

3.1 Consents

See Attachment "A" - Consent Applications.

3.2 Subdivisions

See Attachment "B" - Subdivision Applications.

3.3 Condominiums

See Attachment "C" - Condominium Applications.

3.4 Part-lot Control

See Attachment "D" - Part-lot Control Applications.

3.5 Official Plan Amendments

See Attachment "E" - Official Plan Amendment Applications.

4. DISCUSSION

Not applicable.

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5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS

Not applicable.

6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Application Fees are in accordance with the Tariff of Fees By-law.

Third Party Fees (Planning Consultant Fees) are paid by the developer.

7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT

None.

8. CONCLUSIONS

This reports is for information purposes.

9. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment "A" - Consent Applications.

Attachment "B" - Subdivision Applications.

Attachment "C" - Condominium Applications.

Attachment "D" - Part-lot Control Applications.

Attachment "E" - Official Plan Amendment Applications.

Recommended By:

Mary Kirkham

Planning

Administrator

Approved for

Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval

By:

Kurt Greaves

Chief Administrative Officer

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ATTACHMENT “A” 3.1. Consent Applications – Hearing Date – February 9, 2015

Applications Approved

3.1.1 B14/092 – John Ronald Fournier – lot addition Pt. Lot 13 Con 1, geographic Township of South Sherbrooke, now in Tay Valley Township. O’Brien Lake Lane. 3.1.2 B14/096, B14/097 and B14/098 – Michael L Saull – 3 new

lots Pt. Lot 12 and 13 Con 7 Township of Beckwith. 7th Line Beckwith.

3.1.3 B14/099 – William Edmund Avery – lot addition Pt. Lot 5 Con 10, geographic Township of Bathurst, now in Tay Valley Township. Arthur Road. 3.1.4 B14/103 – James Campbell – lot addition

Pt. Lot 25 Conc. 8 geographic Township of Pakenham, now in the Town of Mississippi Mills. 8th Con N Pakenham.

3.1.5 B14/105 – Eric and Frances Dixon – new lot

Pt. Lot 5 Con 2 geographic Township of Bathurst, now in Tay Valley Township. Christie Lake North Shore Road.

3.1.6 B14/106 – Brenda MacDonald-Rowe & Ernest A Rowe – new lot

Lot 20 Plan 1844 Town of Carleton Place. Mary Street. 3.1.7 B14/117 – Richard and Shirley Montcalm – R-O-W

B14/118 – Wayne and Joanne Wesley – R-O-W Concurrent applications. Pt Lot 9 Con 10 geographic Township of

South Sherbrooke, now in Tay Valley Township. Silver Lake Lane 22.

3.1.8 B14/119 – 1427386 Ont. Ltd. – new lot

Lot 16 Plan 1222, Town of Carleton Place. Dufferin Street.

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ATTACHMENT “B”

3.2 Subdivision Applications – Progress Report 3.2.1 Glen Isle Shores (File No. 09-T-84002) Mississippi Mills.

STEP 9 – Approval of Draft Plan by MMAH. No activity since 2000. Appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. (16 units) 3.2.2 Gary & Mary Greer (File No. 09-T-91011) Montague

STEP 9 – Approval of Draft Plan by MMAH. No activity since 2000. (2 Comm)

3.2.3 734230 Ontario Ltd (File No. 09-T-05002) (Phase 1) Beckwith

STEP 14 – Partial Final Approval. Extension Granted - Lapses April 28, 2015. (72 units) 3.2.4 Rideau Bluffs (File No. 09-T-08001) Tay Valley

STEP 11- Monitor Progress. Extension Granted - Lapses October 2015 (8 units) 3.2.5 Pagesus Subdivision (File No. 09-T-09001) – Carleton Place

STEP 7 - Evaluation and prepare Draft Conditions. Revised Plans have been submitted for review. (442 units)

3.2.6 Wilson Subdivision (File No. 09-T-09003) – Drummond / North Elmsley

Phase 1 - registered. Phase 2 - STEP 11 Monitor Progress. Extension Granted - Lapses July 2018. (47 units) 3.2.7 Riverfront Estates (File No. 09-T-10001) Mississippi Mills

Phase 1 & 2 – registered STEP 11 – Monitor Progress for balance of phases. Extension Granted - Lapses October 2016. (344 units)

3.2.8 Tayside Estates (File No. 09-T-10004) Tay Valley STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses December 2015. (25 units)

3.2.9 Smith (File No. 09-T-11001) Beckwith

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses October 2015. (12 units)

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ATTACHMENT “B”

3.2 Subdivision Applications – Progress Report – con’t

3.2.10 Ridgemont Estates (File No. 09-T-12001) Beckwith STEP 11 – Monitor Progress.

Lapses January 2017. (44 units) 3.2.11 Coleman Street Subdivision (File No. 09-T-12002) Carleton Place

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses September 2016. (280 Units)

3.2.12 Lakeside Drive Subdivision (File No. 09-T-12003) Beckwith

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses October 2016. (25 units)

3.2.13 Cam’s Ridge Phase 2 (File No. 09-T-12004) Beckwith

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses May 2016. (25 units)

3.2.14 Hayshore Estates (File No. 09-T-12006) Beckwith

Phase I – registered STEP 11 – Monitor Progress for balance of phases. Lapses May 2016. (58 units)

3.2.15 Mill Run at Almonte Phase 1C (File 09-T-13001) Mississippi Mills

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses September 2016. (24 units)

3.2.16 Ashton Heights (File No. 09-T-13002) Beckwith

STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses July 2017 (16 units) 3.2.17 Beckenridge Phase 4 (File No. 09-T-13003) Beckwith

Phase 4a Registered STEP 11 – Monitor Progress for balance of plan

Lapses January 2017. (39 units) 3.2.18 Jackson Ridge (File No. 09-T-13004) Carleton Place

Partial Draft Approval. STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses March 2017. Phase 2 - STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses Oct. 2017. (140 units)

3.2.19 Mississippi Road (File No. 09-T-13005) Carleton Place STEP 11 – Monitor Progress. Lapses November 2017. (30 units)

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ATTACHMENT “B”

3.2 Subdivision Applications – Progress Report – con’t 3.2.20 Boyd Street (File No. 09-T-13006) Carleton Place

STEP 6 and 7 – Evaluation and Develop Conditions. (63 units) 3.2.21 Powell (File No. 09-T-14001) Beckwith

STEP 6 and 7 – Evaluation and Develop Conditions. (47 units) 3.2.22 Settlers Point (File No. 09-T-14002) Beckwith STEP 6 and 7 – Evaluation and Develop Conditions. (25 units) 3.2.23 Miller’s Crossing (File No. 09-T-14003) Carleton Place STEP 6 and 7 – Evaluation and Develop Conditions. (282 units)

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ATTACHMENT “C”

3.3 Condominium Applications – Progress Report 3.3.1 Avonlea Condominium – Condominium Exemption (File No. 09- CD-14001) Perth STEP 6 – Exemption Approved. Lapses November 2017.

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ATTACHMENT “D”

3.4 Part-Lot Control – Approved

3.4.1 BUERTI/SPENCER (File No. 09-P-15001) - Carleton Place Lot 84 Plan 6115 The purpose and effect of the exemption will allow the re-division of Lot 84 Plan 6115 to accommodate a semi-detached unit. The re-division maintains the intent of the subdivision.

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Attachment “E”

3.5 Official Plan Amendment Applications 3.5.1 Town of Carleton Place (MMAH File No. 09-OP-0155-12001) 5-Year Review – adopted by Town of Carleton Place. Approved April 23,

2014. Appealed to OMB. Appellant has withdrawn appeal. Full document is now in effect – File Closed.

3.5.2 Township of Lanark Highlands (MMAH File No. 09-OP-0171-13001) 5-Year Review. Portions under appeal – MMAH to finalize.

3.5.3 Town of Perth (MMAH File No. 09-OP-0055-12001) 5-Year Review – OPA adopted by the Town and submitted to County for

approval. County Planning Consultant currently reviewing submission package.

3.5.4 Town of Mississippi Mills (File No. 0931-OP-13002) Dual Amendment - To remove ‘Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation’ designation from the SCOP Schedule “A” and to approve an OPA to the Mississippi Mills COP to remove the ‘Aggregate Resource-Pit’ designation from Schedule A. Part Lot 26 Conc. 2 geographic Township of Pakenham. SCOP Amendment OPA#1 has been approved. Awaiting submission package from Mississippi Mills to review and report on OPA#10.

3.5.5 County of Lanark (File No. 0900-OP-14004) To amend the SCOP to establish new policies required as a result of

pending approval of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Water Protection. Schedule “B” has been completed, Planning Consultant working on

Policy amendment. Public Meeting to be set for March 2015.

3.5.6 Tay Valley Township (File No. 0911-OP-14005) 5-Year Review. OPA adopted by Township, submission package under

review by Planning Consultant. See Report #PD-07-2015 – Status Report.

3.5.7 Township of Lanark Highlands (File No. 0940-OP-14006) Housekeeping Amendment – OPA #3 – Policy Revisions / Modifications.

3.5.8 Township of Montague (File 0901-OP-14007) Dual amendment – remove aggregate from County Plan, remove

aggregate from Township plan, and allow additional consents (site specific). Public Meeting held January 27, 2015. See Report #PD-06-2015 - SCOP OPA#2.

Attachment “E”

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Attachment “E”

3.5 Official Plan Amendment Applications – con’t 3.5.9 Township of Drummond / North Elmsley (File No. 0919-OP-

14008)

To create a “Rural Special Policy Area” for lands located at Pt. Lot 30 Conc. 8 geographic Township of North Elmsley, to permit one additional consent without frontage on an opened public street. Public Meeting was held January 27, 2015. Awaiting submission package for review.

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February 18, 2015



PLANNING DEPARTMENT - GOALS UPDATE 2014 - 4TH QUARTER


"THAT, Report #PD-05-2015, Planning Department - Goals Update

2014 - 4th Quarter, be received as information."

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to update members of the Economic Development Committee on the 2014 Planning Department Goals -

4th Quarter.

3. BACKGROUND

See Attachment ''A''.

4. DISCUSSION





The costs incurred for the projects outlined, are within the approved

2014 Budget.


Not applicable.

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8. CONCLUSIONS

This report is for information purposes.

9. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment ''A'' - 2014 Planning Department Goals Update - 4th

Quarter.

Recommended By:

Mary Kirkham

Planning

Administrator

Approved for Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval By:

Kurt Greaves

Chief Administrative

Officer

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ATTACHMENT “A”

Goal

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

2014

2015

Comments

4th Quarter Update

1st

Quarter

2nd

Quarter

3rd

Quarter

4th

Quarter

Ongoing Training for Staff

X

X

X

X

X

Training ongoing - Species at Risk completed in Q1

Monitor RAP Project

X

X

X

X

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Monitoring ongoing – yearly review with all team members undertaken in Q2 each year

Sustainable Communities Official Plan

X

X

X

X

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Prepare Amendment to include Source Water Protection Policies & new Schedule B

Official Plan Amendments

X

X

X

X

Monitor staff time req’d and report to EDC Q4. Completed

GIS

X

X

X

X

X

New DRAPE Data – meetings with MNR and County Team - review data as req’d

Review tariff of fees

X

X

Completed in 1st Q 2015

Alternative Energy Projects

X X X X X Ongoing review of projects. Training as required.

GIS Update

X

X

X

X

X

Review GIS Data, update where required. Training on data info re: new programs

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February 18, 2015



TAY VALLEY OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (OPA) #4


"THAT, Report #PD-07-2015 Status Report - Tay Valley Official Plan

Amendment (OPA) #4, file No. 0911-OP-14005 be received for information."

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to provide an update to the Members of

the Economic Development Committee on the progress of the Municipal Plan Review Team regarding the Tay Valley Official Plan

Amendment #4.

3. BACKGROUND

The "Procedures Manual" for processing Municipal Official Plans and

Official Plan Amendments, requires that Staff prepare a report for the Economic Development Committee on the extent of the review

necessary to process a Municipal Official Plan Amendment.

4. DISCUSSION

See Attachment 'A'.


See Attachment 'A'.


In accordance with the Tariff of Fees By-law, there are no application

fees collected for local Official Plan Amendments initiated by the local municipality or for local Official Plan 5-yr reviews. The by-law does

however, require that any third party costs (Planning Consultant Fees) be invoiced to the municipality.

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An updated Official Plan is essential for the management of future growth, development and change for Tay Valley Township. The

Official Plan provides the policy framework which will guide land use

decisions with the Township's boundaries for the next twenty years, with a review to be undertaken at five-year intervals.

8. CONCLUSIONS

This report is for information purposes.

9. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 'A' - Status Report - Tay Valley Township OPA#4.

Recommended By:

Mary Kirkham

Planning

Administrator

Approved for

Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval

By:

Kurt Greaves


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February 18, 2015

Report # T-4-2015 of the

Tourism Manager

TOURISM DEPARTMENT 2014 GOALS UPDATE


"THAT, Report #T-4-2015, Tourism Department 2014 Goals Update,

be received as information."

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to update members of the Economic Development Committee on the 2014 Tourism Department Goals.

3. BACKGROUND

Previous updates pertaining to the 2014 Tourism Department Goals can be found in reports #T-8-2014 and #T-14-2014. Please refer to

Attachment "A" for the final 2014 Tourism Department Goals Update.

4. DISCUSSION

Please refer to Attachment "A" for a comprehensive chart depicting the status of the 2014 Tourism Department Goals.

Tourism Goals that were not met in 2014 include:

In part 1): Enhancing the profile of Lanark County as a Tourism Destination

1. h. Develop 2015 Lanark County Festivals Guide

This is part of the 2015 budget, as this project could not be

completed in 2014.

In part 2): Destination Development Plan

2. b. Implementation in part ($5,000)

Implementation of the Destination Development Plan could not be

completed in 2014.

All other goals have been met.

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None.


The costs incurred for completed projects were managed within the

2014 approved budget.


None to report.

8. CONCLUSIONS

Two tourism goals were not met in 2014.

9. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment "A" - Tourism Department 2014 Goals Final Update

(February 2015)

Recommended By:

Marie White

Tourism Manager

Approved for

Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval

By:

Kurt Greaves


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ATTACHMENT “A” TOURISM DEPARTMENT

2014 Goals Final Update (February 2015)

Goal 2014 2015 CommentsMandatory

versus Discretionary

ApproximateCost

Cost ShareMunicipal/Other

1st Quarter

2nd

Quarter3rd

Quarter4th Quarter

1) Enhancing the profile of Lanark County as a Tourism Destination

a. Partnerships (i.e. RHRTA, $10,000, LCTA & LDMSPA $7,500)

b. Advertising; new Website Campaign, Festivals & Events Campaign, Seven Wonders Campaign ($26,726 with possible funding of $11,175)

c. Extended distribution of newly bilingual Lanark County Festivals Guide ($2,000)

d. Media Relations ($5,700)

e. Staff Training/Annual Tourism Conference ($4,950)

X X X X X Ongoing Mandate as an Economic Development Priority

Mandatory Staff Time $ 39,162Travel & Training

$ 11,300

Materials &Supplies

$ 22,600

Advertising $ 26,726Contracts $ 48,400Memberships $ 969Total $149,157

Costs reflect all promotional efforts.

Estimated 1074.4 hrs @ $27 Plus 35% benefits

Breakdown: Partnership & Product

Development (84 hrs) Advertising (20 hrs) Marketing (294.4 hrs) Media Relations (54

hrs) Training (70 hrs) Special Projects (84

hrs) Visitor Services (28

hrs) Presentations and

Outreach (188 hrs) Administration reports

(168 hrs) Finance (84 hrs)

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f. Maintain Website Excellence during Campaign ($6,250)

g. Maintain Entry signs to Lanark County ($2,000)

h. Develop 2015 Lanark County Festivals Guide ($21,750 + $1,900 translation & copywriting + $1000 photography - $6,000 revenues = net $18,650)

i. Provide Visitor Services ($2,150)

j. Presentations and Outreach ($1,200)

2) Destination Development Plan

a. Plan Development ($19,000 plus $34,000 in funding)

b. Implementation in part ($5,000)

X X Priority project for the advancement of Tourism in Lanark County. Financed in partnership with Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) and Valley Heartland CFDC.

Discretionary Staff Time $ 1,458Travel $ 400Materials &Supplies

n/a

Advertising n/aContracts $ 24,000Total $ 25,858

Estimated 40 hrs @ $27Plus 35 % benefits

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3) Create Efficiencies in Operations

a. Change in Staff complement from full-time Tourism Relations Officer to shared staff support (-$350)

b. Reduction in administrative support to the Lanark County Tourism Association (LCTA) and Annual General Meeting (-$500)

c. Reduction in Advertising (-$10,449)

d. Reduction in Tourism Training Sessions for Visitor Centre Staff (-$500)

e. Reduction in Consumer Show Presence (-$2,600)

f. Reduction in Conferences for 2014 (-$2,225)

g. Lanark County Map Project will be deferred to 2015 (-$26,896 incl. $7,896 in distribution)

X Ongoing effort towards cost effectiveness.

Discretionary Staff Time ($ 13,836)Travel ($ 3,825)Materials &Supplies

($ 4,225)

Advertising ($ 10,449)Projects ($ 28,096)Revenue ($ 12,295)Total ($ 72,726)

Estimated savings redirected to priority projects in 2014, specifically Partnerships ($17,500) and Destination Development ($24,000).

Estimated 81 hrs @ $27Plus 35% benefitsLess $ 350 in staffingLess $ 16,438 / 451 hours in LCTA administration

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i. Leverage Project Funding ($11,175)

j. Seek Summer Student Funding ($1,120)

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February 18, 2015



LANARK COUNTY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES OFFICIAL PLAN - OPA#2


"THAT, the Economic Development Committee recommend that County Council adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 2 (OPA#2) for

Lanark County, File No. 0901-OP-14007, Brownrigg;

AND THAT, the Clerk be authorized to prepare the necessary adoption by-law for consideration by County Council;

AND THAT, OPA#2 be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval, in accordance with the Planning Act."

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to recommend approval of Official Plan

Amendment No. 2 for the Lanark County Sustainable Communities

Official Plan (SCOP) File No. 0901-OP-14007, Brownrigg.

3. BACKGROUND

An application to amend the Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan (SCOP) was received from ZanderPlan Inc. on behalf of

their client Anthony Brownrigg, to amend the Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation designation to a Rural designation on Schedule

A, on land described as Part Lot 9 Conc. 1 Township of Montague.

Concurrent applications were submitted to the Township of Montague to amend the Aggregate designation on Schedule A of the Official

Plan and to introduce a special policy area allowing additional severances on the subject lands and to amend the Township's

Zoning By-law to rezone a portion of the lands to Rural Special Exception to remove the Extractive Industrial Zone and prohibit

additional residential development or lot creation.

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The proposed amendment to the SCOP was forwarded to the Ministry

of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) on November 12, 2014 in accordance with the pre-consultation process for 'One-Window'

review by the Ministry. Once the SCOP Amendment (OPA) is adopted by County Council by by-law, it will be submitted to MMAH for formal

review, comment and approval/denial.

Notice of the Public meeting was advertised in the EMC December

23rd, 2014 edition, personal services to agencies and adjacent landowners as well as being posted on the web site for both the

County and the Township. The required Public Meeting to present the

proposals to the public was held on January 23, 2015 at the Montague Council Chambers, 6547 Roger Stevens Drive. Four

members of the public attended the meeting.

Municipal Plan Review services for the application have been

performed on behalf of the County by Eric Withers, Planner, Jp2g Consultants. A copy of the County Planning Consultant's Technical

Report is included as Attachment 'A'.

4. DISCUSSION

See the Technical Report attached as Attachment 'A'.


See the Technical Report attached as Attachment 'A'.


In accordance with the Tariff of Fees for Official Plan Amendments

the applicant submitted the required application fee for a dual amendment (developer initiated) together with the Third Party Fee to

cover the costs incurred by the County for the Planning Consultant to review and report on the application.


The application was submitted as a 'dual' amendment - Official Plan Amendment for both the County Sustainable Communities Official

Plan and the Township's Official Plan. The required public meeting for the SCOP and Township Official Plan was held jointly.

If the OPA to the County SCOP is approved by MMAH, then the Township will be in a position to adopt their OPA and submit it to the

County for review and consideration.

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8. CONCLUSIONS

Official Plan Amendment No. 2 to the Sustainable Communities

Official Plan of the County of Lanark is appropriate and should be approved as presented.

Sustainable Lanark

The application to amend the Official Plan is to recognize that the resource has been depleted and therefore removes the Aggregate

Resource - Pit designation from the lands which will allow for additional development opportunities.

Theme 14: Housing, states "All people have access to safe,

affordable, appropriate, efficient housing in a supportive community."

9. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 'A' - Technical Report File No. 0901-OP-14007.

Recommended By:

Mary Kirkham

Planning

Administrator

Approved for

Submission By:

Leslie Drynan

Deputy Clerk

Manager Approval

By:

Kurt Greaves


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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE LANARK

COUNTY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

OFFICIAL PLAN

TECHNICAL REPORT

COUNTY FILE NO. 0901-OP-14007

Prepared for

County of Lanark

Planning Department

99 Christie Lake Road

Perth, Ontario

K7H 3C6

Prepared by

Jp2g Consultants Inc.

12 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 6W5

T.613.735.3204 F.613.735.4513

Jp2g Project No. 2133132J

February 11, 2015

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Jp2g Ref No. 2133132J Amendment No. 2 to the Lanark County SCOP

COUNTY FILE NO. 0901-OP-14007

Table of Contents

1 Application File Number ............................................................................................ 1

2 Municipality ................................................................................................................. 1

3 Type of Amendment ................................................................................................... 1

4 Effect of the Amendment ........................................................................................... 2

5 Concurrent Applications............................................................................................ 2

6 Provincial Policy ......................................................................................................... 2

7 Sustainable Communities Official Plan ................................................................... 3

8 Local Municipal Official Plan ..................................................................................... 4

9 Local Municipal Zoning By-Law ............................................................................... 4

10 Public Consultation .................................................................................................... 4

11 Conclusions................................................................................................................. 4

12 Recommendation........................................................................................................ 5

APPENDICES

APPENDIX No. 1: Amendment No. 2 to the Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official

Plan

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Jp2g Ref No. 2133132J Amendment No. 2 to the Lanark County SCOP | Page 1 of 6

COUNTY FILE NO. 0901-OP-14007 February 11, 2015

1 Application File Number

The County of Lanark File Number assigned to this application is 0901-OP-14007.

2 Municipality

The site that is the subject of this amendment to the Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan (SCOP) is

located in the Township of Montague. It is located on the southwest corner of Richardson Road and Burchill Road having

the municipal address 1019 Richardson Road. The lands are legally described as part of Lot 9, Concession 1.

The site comprises approximately 8.0 hectares of a larger 23.8 hectare holding spanning the east and west halves of Lot

9. The location of the holding is shown on the Key Map below with the site subject to the proposed amendment indicated

by the hatched area. The subject site was the location of an aggregate extraction operation, but has since been

remediated.

3 Type of Amendment

The Amendment to the SCOP is site specific. It amends the designation of the subject site from “Licensed Aggregate

Extraction Operation” to “Rural” on Schedule A to the SCOP. The Amendment is known as Amendment No. 2 to the

Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan (Amendment No. 2, included in Appendix No. 1 to this report).

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4 Effect of the Amendment

The effect of Amendment No. 2 is to remove the “Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation” designation from the subject

site on Schedule A to the SCOP, in order to acknowledge the surrender of the aggregate license and subsequent

remediation of the site. Once the aggregate designation is removed, the site will be designated as “Rural” and will be

subject to the Rural policies of the SCOP. Removal of the “Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation” designation will

permit the concurrent local Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to proceed in conformity with the SCOP.

5 Concurrent Applications

Concurrent applications with the Township of Montague include applications for amendment to the Township Official Plan

and Zoning By-law. One of the purposes of these concurrent amendments is to remove the former aggregate extraction

use of the property from the Township Official Plan and Zoning By-law schedules. Additionally, three applications for

consent are currently being considered by the County (File Nos. B13/116-118 inclusive). The applications for consent are

for three lots located on the east half of Lot 9, Concession 1.

6 Provincial Policy

Matters of provincial interest are contained in Section 2 of the Planning Act and through the Provincial Policy Statement,

2014 (PPS) issued under Section 3 of the Act. The PPS 2014 came into effect on April 30, 2014. According to the

Planning Act, planning authorities (i.e., County Council) must ensure that proposals are “consistent with” the policies

contained within the following three main policy objectives of the PPS when reviewing Planning Act applications:

1. Building Strong Healthy Communities;

2. Wise Use and Management of Resources; and

3. Protecting Public Health and Safety

The following is a brief overview of Amendment No. 2 in consideration of the PPS policies.

Section 1.1.4.1 Rural Areas in Municipalities

Section 1.1.4.1 lays out the Province’s objectives for supporting healthy, integrated and viable rural areas. Among these

objectives is the promotion of regeneration of rural areas, including the redevelopment of brownfield sites, and the

conservation of biodiversity and consideration of the ecological benefits provided by nature.

A basis of the proposed amendment is that the former aggregate pit has been remediated to a natural state. This

remediation has been acknowledged by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) in their letter of October

31, 2012.

Section 2.1 Natural Heritage

Section 2.1 directs that natural heritage feature and areas, and their functions, shall be protected for the long term.

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has reviewed Amendment No. 2 and provided comments in their letter

of December 19, 2014. The RVCA has identified Significant Woodlands in the southern portion of the property while

Significant Valleylands have been identified to coincide with the Rideau Creek running through the north portion of the

property. As the basis for Amendment No. 2 is the surrender of the aggregate license for the property and subsequent

remediation to a natural state, and as no development is proposed as part of this application, no impact to natural heritage

features is anticipated as a result of approval of Amendment No. 2.

Section 2.2 Water

Section 2.2 directs planning authorities to protect, improve or restore the quality and quantity of water through various

means including considering watershed and cross-jurisdictional impacts, identifying and maintaining linkages among

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groundwater features, surface water features, and hydrologic functions, and planning for efficient use of water resources.

With regard to stormwater management practices, stormwater volumes and contaminant loads shall be minimized.

As the commenting agency with respect to water quality, the RVCA has not indicated any concerns related to impacts to

water quality as a result of approval of Amendment No. 2.

Section 2.5 Mineral Aggregate Resources

Section 2.5.1 of the PPS states that mineral aggregate resource shall be protected for long term use. Section 2.5.3 further

states that progressive and final rehabilitation shall be required to accommodate subsequent land uses, to promote land

use compatibility, to recognize the interim nature of extraction, and to mitigate negative impacts to the extent possible.

The planning report submitted by the applicant in support of Amendment No. 2 (Zanderlpan, September 29, 2014) states

that the mineral aggregate potential of the site has been exhausted. In consideration of this, protection of the site in the

form of an aggregate designation on Schedule A to the SCOP can be considered unnecessary at this time. Final

rehabilitation of the site has been completed to MNRF standards, permitting the site to accomodate other rural land uses.

Section 3.0 Protecting Public Health and Safety

Section 3.0 states that development shall be directed away from natural or human-made hazards and shall not create new

or aggravate existing hazards.

The RVCA has reviewed the proposal in light of potential natural hazards associated with the approval of Amendment No.

2, and has no concerns. No new human-made hazards or aggravation of existing hazards are anticipated as a result of

this amendment. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has no concerns with the proposed amendment, as

indicated in their letter of January 20, 2015.

In conclusion, Amendment No. 2 has been reviewed with respect to matters of provincial interest and it is our opinion that

the approval of Amendment No. 2 is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014.

7 Sustainable Communities Official Plan

The subject property is designated “Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation” on “Schedule A – Land Use Designations”

to the SCOP. The relevant SCOP policies are as follows:

Section 8.3.1 Amendments to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan

Section 8.3.1 of the SCOP directs that when any amendment to the SCOP is proposed, sufficient information shall be

provided to allow Council to consider the following:

1. The impact of the proposed change on the achievement of the stated goals, objectives and policies expressed in

this Plan.

The SCOP recognizes the importance of identification and protection of mineral aggregate resources to its long term well-

being. The planning report submitted by the applicant in support the proposed amendment cites the exhaustion of the

aggregate resource as a key consideration in permitting the proposed amendment. The October 31, 2012 letter from the

MNRF confirms the surrender of the aggregate license and remediation of the site. In consideration of these submissions,

it can be concluded that the removal of the “Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation” designation from the subject site is

appropriate.

2. The need for the proposed change.

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In consideration of the concurrent applications for amendment to the Township of Montague Official Plan and Zoning By-

law to remove the aggregate extraction use of site, Amendment No. 2 will permit these applications to proceed in

conformity with the SCOP.

3. The effect of the proposed change on the need for public services and facilities.

The removal of the “Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation” designation will not result in the need for additional public

services and facilities. The 8.0 hectare site will remain as part of the larger land holding.

4. The physical suitability of the land for the proposed use.

There are no proposed uses of the subject site at this time. The site has been remediated to a naturalized state to the

satisfaction of the MNRF, and would be compatible with the uses permitted in the “Rural” designation.

In conclusion, Amendment No. 2 has been reviewed with respect to the policies of the Lanark County Sustainable

Communities Official Plan (SCOP) and it is our opinion that the approval of Amendment No. 2 will conform to the SCOP.

8 Local Municipal Official Plan

The subject site is currently designated as a Licensed Pit in the Township of Montague Official Plan. According to the

Town Planner’s report on the concurrent Township Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (January 27, 2015), the

proposed amendment to the Township Official Plan will redesignate the site from Licensed Pit to Rural and establish a

special policy area affecting the number of permitted consents on the east half of the owner’s property. The Rural

designation in the Township Official Plan will permit uses that comply with the permitted uses of the Rural designation in

the SCOP.

9 Local Municipal Zoning By-Law

The subject site is currently zoned Extractive Industrial (MX) in the Township of Montague Zoning By-law. According to the

Town Planner’s report on the concurrent Township Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, the proposed zoning

amendment will change the zone of the subject site from Extractive Industrial to Rural Special Exception. The special

exception zone will prohibit future residential development on the subject site. The permitted uses in the Rural zone are

consistent with the permitted uses in the Rural policies of the SCOP.

10 Public Consultation

The Township of Montague provided Notice of a Public Meeting in the EMC (The Record News) newspaper on December

23, 2014. The statutory public meeting was held on January 27, 2015 at 3:00 pm in the Township of Montague Council

Chambers. Three members of the public were recorded as being in attendance in addition to the owners’ agent (Tracy

Zander, Zanderplan). The County Planning Administrator provided a description of the process to be followed for both the

Township and County applications. The agent for the applicant explained the nature of the applications. Members of the

public and Committee were given an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed amendments. Two members of the

public spoke in favour of the applications. One member of the public expressed concern with the proposed Township

Official Plan amendment as it related to the number of additional severances being permitted on the easterly portion of the

larger land holding. Ms. Zander responded to the concern by explaining that severance rights were being transferred from

the west half of the holding. All questions related to the applications appear to have been answered satisfactorily. The

public meeting ended at 3:40 pm.

11 Conclusions

Amendment No. 2 to the SCOP has been reviewed in consideration of the County of Lanark’s authority to amend its

Official Plan in accordance with Section 22 of the Planning Act. This review has concluded that adoption of Amendment

No. 2 is consistent with Provincial, County, and Municipal policy and regulations respecting land use planning.

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12 Recommendation

The Municipal Plan Review Team recommends that Amendment No. 2 to the Lanark County Sustainable Communities

Official Plan be adopted as proposed.

Trusting this information to be satisfactory, we remain

Yours truly,

Eric Withers, MCIP, RPP

Planner

Kevin Mooder, MCIP, RPP

Senior Project Planner

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APPENDIX No. 1 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE LANARK COUNTY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

OFFICIAL PLAN

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LANARK COUNTY - SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2

File No. 0901-OP-14007 (Brownrigg)

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INDEX

THE STATEMENT OF COMPONENTS

PART A – THE PREAMBLE ....................................................................................................... 1

PART B – THE AMENDMENT ................................................................................................... 3

THE INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT ......................................................................................... 3

DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT ............................................................................................... 3

PART C – IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION .......................................................... 5

IMPLEMENTATION .................................................................................................................... 5

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PART A – THE PREAMBLE does not constitutes part of this Amendment.

PART A – THE PREAMBLE

Purpose and Effect of the Official Plan Amendment

The purpose of Official Plan Amendment No. 2 is to remove the “Licensed Aggregate Extraction

Operation” designation and replace it with a “Rural” designation on Schedule “A” to the Lanark

County Sustainable Communities Official Plan (SCOP) for land located in part of Lot 9,

Concession 1, Township of Montague. The land subject to this amendment comprises

approximately 8.0 hectares of a 23.8 hectare property. The 8.0 hectare site has been used for

aggregate extraction purposes until recently, and has since been satisfactorily remediated.

The location of the land subject to this amendment is shown on Schedule “A” to Official Plan

Amendment No. 2.

The effect of Amendment No. 2 is to have the entire 8.0 hectare site designated “Rural” as a

result of the cessation of extraction operations and subsequent remediation of the subject

aggregate resource area. The future use of the property will be governed by the permitted uses

in the Rural designation.

Basis of the Amendment

The planning justification report submitted by the applicant (Zanderplan, September 29, 2014)

notes that the former pit operation at the subject site has ceased and the license (license No.

4260) has been surrendered to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). The

site has been remediated to a naturalized condition, and the remediation has been approved by

the MNRF with acknowledgement of the exemplary nature of the rehabilitation work completed.

This is confirmed by correspondence submitted by the applicant from the MNRF to the owner

dated October 31, 2012.

Section 8.3.1 of the SCOP requires that sufficient information be provided to the County in

support of an application to amend the Official Plan to allow County Council to consider:

a) The impact of the proposed change in the achievement of the stated goals, objectives

and policies in the SCOP;

b) The need for the change;

c) The effect of the proposed change in the need for public services and facilities; and

d) The physical suitability of the land for the proposed use.

In this regard, a planning justification report was submitted by the applicant, dated September

29, 2014 and addressed to Lanark County Council. A completed application form was submitted

for the SCOP amendment. A letter dated from the MNRF was submitted confirming the

surrender of the license and acknowledging the quality of the remediation completed. The

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information submitted satisfactorily addressed all areas of provincial interest under the

Provincial Policy Statement as contained in the SCOP and the Township of Montague Official

Plan and provided the County with sufficient information to allow the County to consider the

matters of interest in Section 8.3.1 of the SCOP, which are addressed as follows.

a) The impact of the proposed change on the achievement of the stated goals, objectives

and policies in the SCOP.

The SCOP recognizes the importance of identification and protection of mineral aggregate

resources to its long term well-being. The planning report submitted by the applicant in support

the proposed amendment cites the exhaustion of the aggregate resource as a key consideration

in permitting the proposed amendment. The October 31, 2012 letter from the MNRF confirms

the surrender of the aggregate license and remediation of the site. In consideration of these

submissions, it can be concluded that the removal of the “Licensed Aggregate Extraction

Operation” designation from the subject site is appropriate.

The change of use to a “Rural” designation will permit uses compatible with the surrounding

rural character of the area.

b) The need for the proposed change.

In consideration of the concurrent applications for amendment to the Township of Montague

Official Plan and Zoning By-law to remove the aggregate extraction use of site, Amendment No.

2 will permit these applications to proceed in conformity with the SCOP.

c) The effect of the proposed change on the need for public services and facilities.

The removal of the “Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation” designation will not result in the

need for additional public services and facilities. The 8.0 ha site will remain as part of the larger

land holding.

d) The physical suitability of the land for the proposed use.

There are no proposed uses of the subject site at this time. The site has been remediated to the

satisfaction of the MNRF and would be compatible with the uses permitted in the “Rural”

designation.

Amendments to the Township of Montague Official Plan and Zoning By-law are being

processed concurrently with this application to redesignate the former pit from Licensed Pit to

Rural and rezone from an Extractive Industrial (MX) zone to a Rural (A) zone. The amendments

recognize that the former aggregate pit is no longer in operation and that the site will be used for

rural land uses moving forward.

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PART B – THE AMENDMENT, consisting of the following, constitute the amendment to the

Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan.

PART B – THE AMENDMENT

The Introductory Statement

All of this part of this document entitled “Part B – The Amendment” constitutes Amendment No.

2 to the Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan.

Details of the Amendment

Schedule “A” to the Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan is hereby amended

by re-designating lands located within Part of Lot 9, Concession 1, Township of Montague from

“Licensed Aggregate Extraction Operation” to “Rural” as shown on Schedule “A” attached to this

Amendment.

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PART C – IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION

Implementation

The Implementation of this Amendment to the Official Plan shall be in accordance with the

policies of the Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan.

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Tourism Budget Options Report T-5-2015

Economic Development Committee February 18, 2015

Marie White, Tourism Manager

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2015 TOURISM BUDGETB C D = B + C E = C / B

2014 Approved

Budget

2015 Program Change

2015 Requested

Budget

% 2015

Requested/ 2014 Budget

ExpendituresSalaries & Wages $126,018 $2,520 $128,538 2.0%Benefits $34,036 $681 $34,717 2.0%Materials and Supplies $48,176 (6,705)$ $41,471 -13.9%Travel and Training $10,319 $2,347 $12,666 22.7%Contractual Services $72,400 (9,843)$ $62,557 -13.6%Internal Chargebacks $8,273 (673)$ $7,600 -8.1%Transfer to Reserves $8,273 $10,727 $19,000 129.7%Capital Expenditures $1,200 (300)$ $900 -25.0%

Total Expenditures $308,695 -$1,246 $307,449 -0.4%RevenuesGrants $11,175 (11,175)$ $0 -100.0%Subsidies $1,120 (1,120)$ $0 -100.0%Other revenues $7,100 $5,000 $12,100 70.4%

Total Revenues $19,395 -$7,295 $12,100 -37.6%

Net Levy $289,300 $6,049 $295,349 2.1%

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2015 TOURISM BUDGET NOTESWages & Benefits – Reflects 2014 FTE complement of 2.4 FTEs (0.4 is a summer student) Materials & Supplies – Advertising reduced to $16k, increased travel media $2k Travel & Training – Regular travel reduced to reflect historical $3.2k, added two conferences; Travel Trade presence $2.5k and Travel Media Association of Canada $2.3k Contractual Services – Removed Destination Development $19k, increase to distribution of the festivals guide $2k, additional and repairs/improvements to highway signage $7.5k Transfer to Reserves - $19k for Destination Development Plan Revenues – Reduced funding from Valley Heartland $11k, ad sales increased $5k

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Recommendation

• "THAT, the Lanark County Economic Development Committee accept the detailed 2015 tourism budget as presented,

• AND THAT, the $19,000 earmarked for

Destination Development be transferred to reserves until a suitable project is approved by County Council.”

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February 18, 2015

Report # CAO-06-2015 of the


CP RAIL CORRIDOR UPDATE


“THAT, Report #CAO-06-2015: CP Rail Corridor Update be accepted

by the Economic Development Committee as information.”

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to provide the Economic Development Committee with an update on the CP Rail corridor negotiations, and

to stimulate discussion and ideas from the committee on moving forward with the purchase of the abandoned CR rail corridor, (Smiths

Falls to Pakenham).

3. BACKGROUND

The CP rail corridor from Smiths Falls to Mattawa has not been used

for rail transportation since 2009.

The corridor runs through Montague, Beckwith, Carleton Place, and

Mississippi Mills.

The County of Lanark together with our partners Renfrew County and the Township of Papineau Cameron have been actively talking with

CP rail about the corridor since 2010.

The three partner municipalities have a signed Memorandum of

Understanding attached as Appendix A.

4. DISCUSSION

Current Status of Rail Line

At this time CP has completely removed all the rail infrastructure from mile 1.0 (Montague) township to mile 88.6 in Renfrew County.

This property is now in a physical condition to be transferred.

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Mile 0 to 1.0 is no longer for sale. This means the abandoned

portion of the rail corridor will start outside of the Town of Smiths Falls.

The partnership committee and CP continue to meet to discuss the potential purchase.

The committee has had the property appraised. The process of

issuing a defendable tax receipt has been investigated.

The County of Renfrew has secured, on behalf of the Committee, a

$20,000 grant from Trans Canada Pipeline to be used in relation to the corridor acquisition.

The committee has hired an environmental engineering firm to

evaluate the environmental records provided by CN and provide a report. The cost is $5,000 and will be covered by the Trans Canada

grant and an Ontario Highlands Tourism grant is also being explored.

The committee has received maps detailing the properties and a

lawyer report outlining which have clear title and which need survey

for transfer. The committee is working on getting an estimate of the cost of required surveys.

Lanark County Public Works staff member Doug Bowes inspected all 9 bridges, in Lanark County, and came up with an estimated cost to

repair and convert to trail readiness.


We are currently still at the stage of information gathering and

negotiating. Once a draft agreement is finalized the terms will be brought back to County Council to decide if the purchase is

approved.

There are two fundamental questions that this council will need to

answer in the near future:

1. Should the rail corridor be purchased?

2. If purchased what should be done with the corridor?


Once we have answers to the survey costs and environmental

questions we will be able to bring back a report outlining:

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1. Cost of Acquisition;

2. Cost of converting the corridor to a multi-use recreational trail.

Appendix B summarizes the expenses and revenues that need to be

determined in order to give council an idea of the overall cost of

these projects.

Considerations will need to be given to the economic impact of a trail

that links communities within and outside the County boundary.


Decisions on the future of the rail corridor will have an impact every municipality in the County.

8. CONCLUSIONS

Acquiring the intact rail corridor across Lanark County is a historic opportunity that will never come again. It makes sense for Lanark

County to actively pursue the acquisition of this asset to ensure it remains in the public domain.

9. ATTACHMENTS

Appendix A - CP Rail Corridor Memorandum of Understanding June

26, 2013

Appendix B - Corridor Information

Recommended By:

Approved for Submission By:

Manager Approval By:

Kurt Greaves

Chief Administrative

Officer

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Appendix B Corridor Informaton

CP RAIL Corridor Smiths Falls to Pakenham (Lake Madawaska)

SPECIFICATIONS

400 acres

49 km in length 27.5 meters wide (90')

9 bridges

47 road crossings

COST TO PURCHASE

Purchase Price ?

Survey/Legal Cost ?

Present Value of Lost Taxation ?

Grant Revenue ?

Present Value of Subsurface Rights ?

Total Purchase Cost

COST TO CONVERT TO TRAIL ESTIMATES

Fencing $0

Gates $140,000 94 gates x $1,500

Signage $15,000

Cost to Upgrade Rail Bed $980,000 $20,000 per km

Cost to Fix Bridges $370,000

Environmental Cost ?

Insurance Cost ?

Grant Revenue ?

Total of Convesion Estimates $1,505,000

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

Brushing

Fencing

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Inspection

Garbage

Bridge repairs

Annual Cost $75,000

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99 CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD – PERTH ON – K7H 3C6 PHONE: 613-267-4200 FAX: 613-267-2964 WEBSITE: www.lanarkcounty.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 22 & 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT R.S.O. 1990, CH. P.13.

CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY OF LANARK SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES OFFICIAL PLAN

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on March 25, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lanark County Administration Building, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth ON K7H 3C6, with respect to the following requested amendments:

County of Lanark Sustainable Communities Official Plan (SCOP) Amendment OPA #3 (0900-OP-14004)

This Amendment provides updated mapping for Wellhead Protection Areas and Intake Protection Zones in Lanark County and policies to reflect new source water protection information.

The amendment applies throughout the entire County of Lanark with the exception of the Township of Lanark Highlands.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT – OPA No. 3 proposes to identify Wellhead Protection Areas and Intake Protection Zones in the SCOP through mapping. To support identification of these areas, policy modifications are proposed to guide development in these areas as identified in the Mississippi-Rideau Source Water Protection Plan approved August 27, 2014. Additionally, through proposed OPA 3, local municipalities will be required to identify these areas in their official plans.

IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to Mary Kirkham, Planning Administrator, County of Lanark, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Lanark before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted; the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of County of Lanark Council to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Lanark before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

A COPY of the proposed official plan amendment and related information and material can be obtained from Mary Kirkham, Planning Administrator, County of Lanark, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday), by phone at 613-267-4200 ext. 1520, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2015. Leslie Drynan – Deputy Clerk

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