APRIL 22 , 2015

Town of Huntsville Planning Department

Presentation Overview

1) Ariel Zwicker from the MNRF2) 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; and9) 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 RequirementsDensity of TreesMaximum spacing of shrubsSeeding – Larger areas no more than 40%

Landscaping for Waterfront Properties

15m depth

Top of slope

ShorelineDock

Dwelling

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3Cross-section

Sample Landscape Plan

Plantlist

Botanical Name English Name Qty. Plant Size or Application Rate

Condition or (seed) Source

Max. Plant Spacing

 REVEGETATION AREA A: 150 m2

Ontario Dry Meadow Reforestation Mix 0.9 kg 6 kilograms per hectare (6kg/ha.)

St. Williams NurseryFax 519-586-9116

Hydroseeding in Spring

 REVEGETATION AREA B: 130 m2

Hypericum kalmianum Kalm’s St. John’s Wort 20 1 gallon pot Potted Spaced 0.6m c/c (centre-to-ctr)

Spirea alba Narrow-leaved Meadowsweet

10 1 gal. pot Potted Spaced 0.8m c/c

Spirea tomentosa Steeple Bush 10 1 gal. pot Potted Spaced 0.8m c/c REVEGETATION AREA C: 80 m2

Ontario Lowland Standard Seed Mix 0.4 kg 5 kilograms per hectare (5kg/ha.)

St. Williams NurseryFax 519-586-9116

Drill or Broadcast seeding in Spring

Ilex verticillata ‘Afterglow’

Afterglow Winterberry 30 2 gallon pot, min. 80cm ht.

potted 6 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

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?

LiabilityFunds towards parksPublic assetBenefits 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 Edge Portion 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 RFPShortlist three consulting firms to do the workInterview three shortlisted companies June Council meeting to hire consultant14 month process