| County OPA 1 - Source Protection | County OPA 1 - Source Protection | <span style="font-size:1em;">County Official Plan Amendment - Source Protection was Approved in June 2017.</span><br style="font-size:1em;"><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><p><a title="A Link to a PDF copy of the Ministry's Approval" href="/Planning/Documents/Simcoe%20County%20OPA%201_MMA%20Approval.pdf" style="font-size:1em;">Ministry of Municipal Affair and Housing Approval</a></p><p><a title="A Link to a PDF copy of the Consolidated OPA No. 1" href="/Planning/Documents/Simcoe%20County%20OPA%201_FINAL.pdf" style="font-size:1em;">Consolidated OPA No. 1 text including Ministry Modifications</a></p><p><a title="A Link to a PDF of OPA No. 1 Schedule 5.2.4" href="/Planning/Documents/OPA1_SCH5_2_4.pdf" style="font-size:1em;">OPA No. 1 Schedules 5.2.4</a><span style="font-size:1em;">, </span><a title="A Link to a PDF copy of OPA No. 1 Schedule 5.2.5" href="/Planning/Documents/OPA1_SCH5_2_5.pdf" style="font-size:1em;">5.2.5</a><span style="font-size:1em;">, and </span><a title="A Link to a PDF copy of OPA No. 1 Schedule 5.2.6" href="/Planning/Documents/OPA1_SCH5_2_6.pdf" style="font-size:1em;">5.2.6</a><span style="font-size:1em;"></span></p></blockquote><p><br><br><br></p> | | |
| County OPA 2 - Environmental Resource Recovery Centre | County OPA 2 - Environmental Resource Recovery Centre | <p>The County of Simcoe adopted a Solid Waste Management Strategy in 2010 that provides the framework for the County's waste disposal options and diversion programs. Guided by the Strategy, and following further recommendations from Council, the County initiated a siting process in 2014 to identify a site for the development of an Organics Processing Facility (OPF) for the long-term processing of source-separated organics (SSO). The siting process was subsequently expanded to also identify a site for the development of a Materials Management Facility (MMF) for the transfer of garbage, recyclables, and SSO. Collectively, these facilities are referred to as the Environmental Resource Recovery Centre (ERRC).<br></p><p>Following an extensive <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=ae857544-17dc-45d3-869c-5fe2901daf43">site evaluation process</a>, which considered 502 candidate sites, County Council selected the property located at 2976 Horseshoe Valley Road in the Township of Springwater within Lot 2, Concession 1, as the preferred site. The subject lands are approximately 84 hectares (207.6 acres) in size and the approximate footprint of the ERRC is estimated at 4.5 hectares (11.12 acres). </p><p>The County is proposing to amend its Official Plan to facilitate the development of the ERRC. Other related planning applications (Official Plan Amendment & Zoning Bylaw Amendment) have also been submitted to the Township of Springwater and are currently subject to the Township's planning review process. More specific information on the proposed planning amendments can be found in the Planning Justification Report listed below. <br></p><p><a href="/Planning/Pages/Simcoe-County-Environmental-Resource-Recovery-Centre.aspx">Read more...</a><br></p> | | |
| County OPA 3 - Friday Harbour Resort | County OPA 3 - Friday Harbour Resort | <blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><p><a title="A link to a PDF of MMAH's Approval" href="/Planning/Documents/MMAH%20Approval.pdf" style="color:#00437a;">Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Approval</a></p><p><a title="A link to a PDF of the consolidated OPA No. 3 text" href="/Planning/Documents/County%20OPA%20Text%20-%20Final.pdf">Consolidated OPA No. 3 Text</a></p></blockquote><p><br></p> | | |
| County OPA 4 - Burl's Creek Event Grounds | County OPA 4 - Burl's Creek Event Grounds | <p><strong>Burl's Creek Event Grounds – County OPA No. 4</strong></p><p><strong>Site Specific Amendment to the County of Simcoe Official Plan</strong></p><p><strong>County File: SC-OPA-1601</strong></p><div><p>
<span lang="EN-US">County OPA No. 4 applies to the lands as shown in the key map below. </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-align:center;">
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<a title="Link to Map of Subject Lands" href="/Planning/PublishingImages/Subject%20lands.JPG" target="_blank">
<img alt="Burl's Creek Event Grounds" src="/Planning/PublishingImages/Subject%20lands.JPG?RenditionID=11" style="margin:5px;" /></a> </p><p>
<span lang="EN-US"></span></p></div><div><p>OPA No. 4 is a site specific amendment to the County of Simcoe Official Plan to amend Schedule 5.1 Land Use Designations of the County of Simcoe Official Plan to designate the subject lands “Agricultural – Subject to Exception 3.6.14" and “Rural – Subject to Exception 3.7.14". The Exception policies of Sections 3.6.14 and 3.7.14 will permit a number of accessory type uses (such as camping, parking and concession booths) and small scale recreational uses (such as minor soccer) on portions of the subject lands, with specific restrictions including duration and location of such uses to be further detailed in the related site specific local municipal official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendments.<br></p><p>The Burl's Creek Event Grounds application was received on December 11, 2015 and was deemed complete on February 18, 2016. </p><p>On July 27, 2017, the County Clerk's Office received a Notice of Appeal from Black Sutherland LLP on behalf of Burl's Creek, regarding the County's failure to adopt the amendment requested by Burl's Creek Event Grounds Inc. within 180 days of deeming the application complete. </p><p>The Ontario Municipal Board (now Local Plan Appeal Tribunal) acknowledged receipt of the appeal materials and identified the appeal as Case No. PL170878. Several Prehearing Conferences were conducted in 2018 and 2019 and a two-week Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Hearing regarding this matter was held April 1 – 12th, 2019.</p><p>On November 7, 2019, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) ordered that the appeals are allowed in part to amend Official Plans of the County of Simcoe, the Township of Oro-Medonte and Township By-law No. 97-95. The LPAT withheld its final Order until advised that the necessary instruments to give effect to this order have been received in final form.<br></p><p>On January 10, 2020, the LPAT issued its final Order including the final OPA and ZBA documents. All of the OMB/LPAT Decisions for this matter are available below. The amendment to the County Official Plan for the Burl's Creek Event Grounds lands is identified as OPA No. 4.</p><p>Additional information relating to the Burl's Creek Event Grounds County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment is available using the links below. <br></p><p>
<span lang="EN-US" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>OMB/LPAT Appeal</strong></span></p><ul><li>
<a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Notice of Appeal" href="/Planning/Documents/2017%2007%2025%20OMB%20Appeal.pdf">Notice of Appeal – Burls Creek Events Grounds Inc. </a></li><li>
<a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Notice of Prehearing Conference" href="/Planning/Documents/Notice%20of%20Prehearing%20Conference.pdf">OMB Notice of Prehearing Conference Case No. PL170878</a></li><li>
<a title="A link to a PDF copy of the County's report to the CCW" href="/Planning/Documents/CCW%2017-357%20FINAL.pdf">Committee of the Whole Item CCW 17-357</a><br></li><ul><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/Schedule%201%20to%20CCW%2017-357.pdf">Schedule 1</a>, <a href="/Planning/Documents/Schedule%202%20to%20CCW%2017-357.pdf">Schedule 2</a>, <a href="/Planning/Documents/Schedule%203%20to%20CCW%2017-357.pdf">Schedule 3</a>, <a href="/Planning/Documents/Schedule%204%20to%20CCW%2017-357.pdf">Schedule 4 </a><br></li></ul><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/PL170878-FEB-22-2018.pdf">PL170878-FEB-22-2018</a><br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/PL170878-JUN-27-2018.pdf">PL170878-JUN-27-2018</a><br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/PL170878-DEC-24-2018.pdf">PL170878-DEC-24-2018</a><br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/PL170878-MAR-26-2019.pdf">PL170878-MAR-26-2019</a><br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/PL170878-MAR-29-2019.pdf">PL170878-MAR-29-2019</a><br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/PL170878-NOV-07-2019.pdf">PL170878-NOV-07-2019</a><br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/PL190354-JAN-20-2020.pdf">PL170878-JAN-20-2020</a><br></li></ul>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>LPAT Approved Official Plan Amendment Text & Schedule</strong></span></p>
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<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Burl's Creek Event Grounds Official Plan Amendment" href="/Planning/Documents/County%20OPA%204%20Text%20-%20LPAT%20Approved.pdf" target="_blank">Official Plan Amendment Text</a><br></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Burl's Creek Event Grounds Official Plan Amendment Schedule" href="/Planning/Documents/County%20OPA%204%20Schedule%20A%20-%20LPAT%20Approved.pdf" target="_blank">Official Plan Amendment Schedule</a><br></li></ul><p>
<span lang="EN-US" style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Supporting Reports</strong></span></p>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Planning Justification Report" href="/Planning/Documents/PJR%20Final.pdf" target="_blank"></a>
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<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Planning Justification Report" href="/Planning/Documents/PJR%20Final.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a title="A Link to a PDF copy of the 2017 Planning Justification Report" href="/Planning/Documents/Final%20Planning%20Report%20(2017).pdf">Planning Justification Report - December 2017</a></li><li>
<a title="A Link to a PDf copy of the Appendices of the 2017 Planning Justification Report" href="/Planning/Documents/Appendices.pdf">Planning Justification Report Appendices - 2017</a></li><li>
<a title="A Link to a PDF copy of the 2015 Planning Justification Report" href="/Planning/Documents/PJR%20Final.pdf">Planning Justification Report – December 2015</a></li><li>
<a title="A Link to a PDF copy of the Appendices for the 2015 Planning Justification Report" href="/Planning/Documents/AllAppendicies.pdf">Planning Justification Report Appendices - 2015</a></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Agricultural Impact Assessment" href="/Planning/Documents/Agricultural%20Impact%20Assessment%20November%2026%202015%20with%20attachments_Final.pdf" target="_blank">Agricultural Impact Assessment – November 26, 2015</a></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Market Analysis report" href="/Planning/Documents/(2015-11-25)%20Burl%27s%20Creek%20-%20Market%20Analysis_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">Market Analysis – November 25, 2015</a></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Economic Impact Analysis Update" href="/Planning/Documents/(2015-11-25)%20Burl%27s%20Creek%20-%20Economic%20Impact%20Analysis_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">Economic Impact Analysis Update – November 25, 2015</a></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Environmental Impact Study" href="/Planning/Documents/Burl%27s%20Creek%20EIS_FINAL_Dec92015.pdf" target="_blank">Environmental Impact Study – December 2015</a></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Mitigation Plan" href="/Planning/Documents/Burl%27s%20Creek_Mitigation%20Plan_V2_Feb_2016_AAA.pdf" target="_blank">Mitigation Plan – February 2016</a></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Archaeological Assessment" href="/Planning/Documents/P1056-0027-2015_4Mar2016_RR.PDF" target="_blank">Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment – March 2, 2016</a></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Traffic Impact Study" href="/Planning/Documents/Burls%20Creek%20TIS%20revised.pdf" target="_blank">Traffic Impact Study – June 12, 2015</a></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Final Transportation Plan" href="/Planning/Documents/Final%20TMP%20Version%206%20-%2020150731.pdf">Final Transportation Plan – July 31, 2015</a></li><li>
<a name="Link to a PDF copy of the Noise Impact Study" title="Link to a PDF copy of the 2015 Boots and Heart Traffic Recap Memo" id="Link to a PDF copy of the Noise Impact Study" href="/Planning/Documents/20150924%20BH%20Recap%20Memo.pdf" target="_blank">2015 Boots and Hearts Traffic Recap Memorandum – September 24, 2015</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/2016-02-12%20AEL%20Report%20-%20Burls%20Creek%20Noise%20Impact%20Study.pdf" target="_blank">Noise Impact Study – February 12, 2016</a></li><li>
<a title="Link to a PDF copy of the Burl's Creen Event Grounds Functional Servicing Report & Storm Water Managment Report" href="/Planning/Documents/R%20-%20Prelim%20Functional%20Servicing%20and%20SWM%20-%20December%202015.pdf" target="_blank">Preliminary Functional Servicing and Storm Water Management Report</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/CreightonManning%20Memo%20Re%20WayHome%20Traffic.pdf" target="_blank">CreightonManning Memo Re: WayHome Traffic</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/AMICK%20Stage%202%20%20-%20Original%20-%20Oct%2016,%202016.pdf" target="_blank">AMICK Stage 2 - Original - Oct 13, 2016</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/AMICK%20Stage%202%20-%20Supplementary%20-%20Oct%2013,%202016.pdf" target="_blank">AMICK Stage 2 - Supplementary - Oct 13, 2016</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/AMICK%20Stage%202%20-%20Original%20-%20Oct%2025,%202016.pdf" target="_blank">AMICK Stage 2 - Original - Oct 25, 2016</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/AMICK%20Stage%202%20-%20Supplementary%20-%20Oct%2025,%202016.pdf" target="_blank">AMICK Stage 2 - Supplementary - Oct 25, 2016</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/AMICK%20Stage%202%20-%20Revised%20-%20Jan%2019,%202017.pdf" target="_blank">AMICK Stage 2- Revised - Jan 19, 2017</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/AMICK%20Stae%202%20-%20Supplementary%20Revised%20-%20Jan%2019,%202017.pdf" target="_blank">AMICK Stage 2 - Supplementary Revised - Jan 19, 2017</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/GOLDER%20Stage%202%20-%20Original%20-%20Part%20Lot%2021-22%20-%20Oct%2013,%202016.pdf" target="_blank">GOLDER Stage 2 - Original - Part Lot 21-22 - Oct 13, 2016</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/GOLDER%20Stage%202%20-%20Original%20-%20Part%20Lot%2023%20-%20Oct%2013,%202016.pdf" target="_blank">GOLDER Stage 2 - Original - Part Lot 23 - Oct 13, 2016</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/GOLDER%20Stage%202%20-%20Supplementary%20-%20Oct%2013,%202016.pdf" target="_blank">GOLDER Stage 2 - Supplementary - Oct 13, 2016</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/GOLDER%20Stage%202%20-%20Revised%20-%20Oct%2020,%202016.pdf" target="_blank">GOLDER Stage 2 - Revised - Oct 20, 2016</a></li><li>
<a href="/Planning/Documents/GOLDER%20Stage%202%20-%20Supplementary%20-%20Oct%2020,%202016.pdf" target="_blank">GOLDER Stage 2 - Supplementary - Oct 20, 2016</a> <br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/IPS%20October%202018%20Agricultural%20analysis%20response%20letter.pdf" title="Link to a PDF copy of the IPS Agricultural analysis response letter" target="_blank">IPS October 2018 Agricultural analysis response letter</a><br></li><ul><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/Appendix%201%20-%20DBH%20Memo%20June%202018.pdf" title="Link to a PDF copy of the Appendix 1 - DBH Memo June 2018 " target="_blank">Appendix 1</a>, <a href="/Planning/Documents/Appendix%202%20-%20Alternative%20Analysis%20-%20Agricultural%20Lands.pdf" title="Link to a PDF copy of the Appendix 2 - Alternative Analysis - Agricultural Lands" target="_blank">Appendix 2</a><br><br><br></li></ul></ul></div> | | |
| County OPA 5 – Waste Management Policies and Schedules | County OPA 5 – Waste Management Policies and Schedules | <h4>County File No. SC-OPA-1901</h4><br><span style="font-size:1em;">The County of Simcoe adopted a Solid Waste Management Strategy in 2010 that provides the framework for the County’s waste disposal options and diversion programs. Guided by the Strategy, the County is working to further these options and programs by approaching waste management as a “system” comprised of landfilling (i.e. permanent storage of waste) and non-landfilling activities (i.e. transfer stations, recycling facilities and organics processing facilities). </span><br><br><span style="font-size:1em;">Currently, to facilitate the establishment or expansion of a waste management site for non-landfilling activities, a County official plan amendment along with amendments to the local municipal official plan and zoning by-law would be required. </span><br><br><span style="font-size:1em;">To alleviate the burden of undertaking an official plan amendment at the upper and lower tier for non-landfilling activities, the County is proposing policy amendments to Section 4.9 Waste Management of the County Official Plan. The proposed modifications will introduce a systems approach to waste management in the County, differentiate landfilling and non-landfilling activities, clarify language associated with D-4 Assessment Areas and D-4 studies, and update associated map schedules. </span><div><span style="font-size:1em;"></span><br><div>The following report and supporting materials were prepared in support of the application in December 2019:<br></div><ol><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/1%20Planning%20Justification%20Report_WasteCOPA.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Planning Justification Report " target="_blank">Planning Justification Report prepared by Skelton Brumwell dated December 2019</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/Draft%20COPA%20Track%20Changes.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text (track changes)" target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes</a> - December 2019</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/Draft%20COPA.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment " target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment </a>- December 2019</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/DRAFT_Sch5_6_1_20191128.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft Map Schedule 5.6.1" target="_blank">Draft Map Schedule 5.6.1</a> - December 2019</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/DRAFT_Sch5_6_2_20191204.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft Map Schedule 5.6.2" target="_blank">Draft Map Schedule 5.6.2</a> - December 2019</span></li></ol><span style="font-size:1em;">In October 2020 the aforementioned materials were updated and are accessible through the following links:</span><div><ol><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/1%20Planning%20Justification%20Report_with%20appendix.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Planning Justification Report " target="_blank">Planning Justification Report prepared by Skelton Brumwell dated October 2020</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/2%20Draft%20COPA%20Track%20Changes.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text (track changes)" target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes</a> - October 2020</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/3%20Draft%20COPA.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment " target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment </a>- October 2020<br></span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/4%20DRAFT_Sch5_6_1_20201001.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft Map Schedule 5.6.1" target="_blank">Draft Map Schedule 5.6.1</a> - October 2020</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"><a href="/Planning/Documents/5%20DRAFT_Sch5_6_2_20201001.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft Map Schedule 5.6.2" target="_blank">Draft Map Schedule 5.6.2</a> - October 2020</span></li></ol><div><br></div></div><span style="font-size:1em;"></span></div><div><h4>Consultation & Public Meeting</h4><p>In accordance with Section 17(15) of the <em>Planning Act</em>, the County circulated relevant information to local and adjacent municipalities, agencies, ministries, regulatory authorities and Indigenous Communities for their review and comment. </p><p>The County held a statutory public meeting (virtual) on November 24, 2020 at 1pm. Notice of this meeting was provided in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. Minutes of the Public Meeting are available <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org%3DCal%26Id%3D627&data=04%7c01%7cIshan.Maggo%40simcoe.ca%7c14477f06561b462292c408d8d2bf28aa%7cbaae52565a7340f28c4d76f3ae971463%7c1%7c0%7c637491065741534591%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=TdYRwZ/r39PvjqsZ3AtSz%2BS4ijv5R8lIGP3/D6rLhCk%3D&reserved=0">here</a>.<br><br></p><h4>Adoption<br></h4><p>County Planning Staff prepared a Report CCW 2021-016 recommending adoption of the amended waste management policies and schedules (OPA No. 5) which is Item 8.1 on the January 26<sup>th </sup>2021 Committee of the Whole agenda that is available on the County website using this <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org%3DCal%26Id%3D633&data=04%7c01%7cIshan.Maggo%40simcoe.ca%7cb8816e4254ca45b42afe08d8c174ad64%7cbaae52565a7340f28c4d76f3ae971463%7c1%7c0%7c637472054149667884%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=aqDgwg9iyi2TyNccvSloJC6gT3sHRHa3fDNXnNOb4ec%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">link</a>. <br></p><p>On February 9th 2021, County Council enacted the By-law to adopt the OPA (<a href="https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=634" target="_blank">see Item 26.3</a>). In accordance with Section 17(31) of the <em>Planning Act</em>, a record including the prescribed information and material was compiled and forwarded to the approval authority.<br></p><h4></h4><h4><br></h4><h4>Approval<br></h4><p>The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority for amendments to the County's Official Plan. The amendment was posted to the Environmental Registry (<a href="https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-3292" target="_blank">ERO number 019-3292</a>) for additional public consultation. More information regarding the effects of the consultation, including comments received, is available on the ERO posting. </p><p>A <a href="/Planning/Documents/OPA%205%20-%20Notice%20of%20Decision.pdf" target="_blank" title="A link to a PDF of the Notice of Decision - OPA 5">decision</a> was made on June 21, 2021 to approve OPA 5 to the County of Simcoe's Official Plan, as adopted by By-Law No. 6882, with one modification. The last day to appeal this decision of Ministry File # 43-OP-200546 is <strong>July 12, 2021</strong>.<br></p></div><div><br></div><div><h4>More Information<br></h4><p>Please send any questions and comments regarding this proposed County Official Plan Amendment to <strong>Adrianna Spinosa</strong>, Planner III at 705-726-9300 Ext. 1912 or <a href="mailto:adrianna.spinosa@simcoe.ca">adrianna.spinosa@simcoe.ca</a>. <br></p><div><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><p></p><div><br><br></div><p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></p></blockquote></div></div> | | |
| County OPA 6 – Age-Friendly Policies | County OPA 6 – Age-Friendly Policies | <span style="font-size:1em;font-weight:bold;">County File No. SC-OPA-1902</span><br><p>The County of Simcoe adopted a Positive Aging Strategy in 2017 that provides the framework for the County’s age-friendly principles. Guided by the Strategy, the County is working to further these principles by implementing age-friendly policies through a County Official Plan Amendment. <br> <br>Age-friendly design of our communities and physical settings is an important component in creating a healthy aging environment. An Age-Friendly Community is a place that encourages “active aging” by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. In 2007, the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a comprehensive study of older persons that identified eight key dimensions that are central to creating an Age-Friendly Community. These include: outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; and community support and health services. (WHO, 2007). With this research, and an improved understanding of what is important to older persons, including the eight WHO principles is essential in creating communities for older persons. An age-friendly philosophy values, respects, and supports our older persons by enhancing and creating; affordable housing options, opportunities for volunteerism; regular communication tools; and a full suite of services to support their health and daily living needs. <br> <br>As part of this County Official Plan Amendment, the County Official Plan is being modified to incorporate age-friendly principles into a regional policy framework to assist our local municipalities in introducing land-use policies to support our senior populations, including the provision of housing and services to meet their needs.<br> <br>The following materials were prepared in support of the application in February 2020:<br></p><ol><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/1%20Draft%20OP%20Policy%20Edits%20SC-OPA-1902%20Feb%2020%20TC.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes" target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes</a> - February 2020<br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/2%20Draft%20OP%20Policy%20Edits%20SC-OPA-1902%20Feb%2020%20Clean.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Clean version" target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Clean version</a> - February 2020<br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/3%20COPA_County%20Edit%20-%2020%20Feb%202020%20SC-OPA-1902.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment" target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment</a> - February 2020<br></li><ul><li><span style="font-size:1em;"></span><a href="/Planning/Documents/4%20Schedule%20A%20-%20SC-OPA-1902-AF%20Proposed%20Text%20Mods.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Schedule A – SC-OPA-1902 – Age-Friendly Policies – Summary of Policy Changes" target="_blank" style="font-size:1em;">Schedule A – SC-OPA-1902 – Age-Friendly Policies – Summary of Policy Changes</a><span style="font-size:1em;"> - </span><span style="font-size:1em;">February 2020</span></li></ul></ol><div>In October 2020 the aforementioned materials were updated and are accessible through the following links:<br></div><div><ol><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/1%20Draft%20OP%20Policy%20Edits%20for%20SC-OPA-1902%20Age-Friendly%20Oct%202020%20TC.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes" target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes</a> - October 2020<br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/2%20Draft%20OP%20Policy%20Edits%20for%20SC-OPA-1902%20Age-Friendly%20Oct%202020%20Clean.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Clean version" target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Clean version</a> - October 2020<br></li><li><a href="/Planning/Documents/SC-OPA-1902_for%20Public%20Meeting%20Circulation%20-%20Oct%2029%202020.pdf" title="Link to PDF copy of Draft County Official Plan Amendment" target="_blank">Draft County Official Plan Amendment with Schedule A</a> - October 2020<br></li></ol><div><br></div></div><div><div><div><h4>Consultation & Public Meeting</h4><p>In accordance with Section 17(15) of the Planning Act, the County circulated relevant information to local and adjacent municipalities, agencies, ministries, regulatory authorities and Indigenous Communities for their review and comment. </p><p>The County held a statutory public meeting (virtual) on November 24, 2020 at 1pm. Notice of this meeting was provided in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13. Minutes of the Public Meeting are available <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org%3DCal%26Id%3D627&data=04%7c01%7cIshan.Maggo%40simcoe.ca%7c14477f06561b462292c408d8d2bf28aa%7cbaae52565a7340f28c4d76f3ae971463%7c1%7c0%7c637491065741534591%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=TdYRwZ/r39PvjqsZ3AtSz%2BS4ijv5R8lIGP3/D6rLhCk%3D&reserved=0">here</a>.<br><br></p><h4>Adoption<br></h4><p>County Planning Staff prepared a Report CCW 2021-019 recommending adoption of the age-friendly policies (OPA No. 6) which is Item 8.2 on the January 26th 2021 Committee of the Whole agenda that is available on the County website using this <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org%3DCal%26Id%3D633&data=04%7c01%7cIshan.Maggo%40simcoe.ca%7cb8816e4254ca45b42afe08d8c174ad64%7cbaae52565a7340f28c4d76f3ae971463%7c1%7c0%7c637472054149667884%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=aqDgwg9iyi2TyNccvSloJC6gT3sHRHa3fDNXnNOb4ec%3D&reserved=0">link</a>. <br></p><p>On February 9th 2021, County Council enacted the By-law to adopt the OPA (<a href="https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=634">see Item 26.4</a>). In accordance with Section 17(31) of the Planning Act, a record including the prescribed information and material was compiled and forwarded to the approval authority.<br><br></p><h4>Approval<br></h4><p></p><p>The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority for amendments to the County's Official Plan. The amendment was posted to the Environmental Registry (<a href="https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-3435" target="_blank">ERO number 019-3435</a>) for additional public consultation. More information regarding the effects of the consultation is available on the ERO posting. </p><p>A <a href="/Planning/Documents/OPA%206%20-%20Notice%20of%20Decision.pdf" title="A link to a PDF of the Notice of Decision - OPA 6" target="_blank">decision</a> was made on June 21, 2021 to approve OPA 6 to the County of Simcoe's Official Plan, as adopted by By-Law No. 6883. The last day to appeal this decision of Ministry File # 43-OP-200546 is July 12, 2021.<br><br></p></div></div></div><h4>More Information <br></h4><div><p>Please send any questions and comments regarding this proposed County Official Plan Amendment to <strong>Kristin Pechkovsky</strong>, Senior Policy Advisor at 705-726-9300 Ext. 1986 or <a href="mailto:Kristin.pechkovsky@simcoe.ca">Kristin.pechkovsky@simcoe.ca</a> OR<strong> Anna Dankewich</strong>, Planner II at 705-726-9300 Ext. 1970 or <a href="mailto:anna.dankewich@simcoe.ca">anna.dankewich@simcoe.ca</a>. </p><p>Visit this <a href="/LongTermCare/Pages/Age-Friendly-Community.aspx">link </a>, for more information on Building an Age-Friendly Simcoe County.<br><br><br></p></div> | | |
| Big Bay Point Golf Club - SC-OPA-1802 | Big Bay Point Golf Club - SC-OPA-1802 | <h4>Site Specific Amendment to the County of Simcoe Official Plan (County File: SC-OPA-1802)</h4><p>The County of Simcoe has received a complete application to amend the County of Simcoe Official Plan for the lands shown in the key map below.</p><p style="text-align:center;"> <a title="A link to a Key Map of the subject lands" href="/Planning/PublishingImages/Key%20Map.jpg"><img src="/Planning/PublishingImages/Key%20Map.jpg?RenditionID=3" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /></a></p><p>THE PURPOSE of the amendment is to amend the existing land use permissions on the subject lands to permit a golf course. Site specific textual and mapping amendments are proposed which will amend Section 3.8.15 Greenlands – Development Control and Schedule 5.1 Land Use Designations of the Official Plan. </p><p>THE EFFECT of the amendment is to facilitate the expansion of the existing golf course located north/east of the subject lands, known as Big Bay Point Golf Club. </p><p>In accordance with Section 17(15) of the <em>Planning </em>Act, the County will be circulating relevant information to government agencies, ministries, and regulatory authorities and First Nations for their review and comment. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs is the approval authority for all County Official Plan amendments.</p><p>The following plans, reports and studies have been prepared in support of the applications:</p><ol><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the County Official Plan Amendment Application Form" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20County%20Official%20Plan%20Amendment%20Application%20Form.pdf">County Official Plan Amendment Application Form</a>, prepared by Brutto Consulting;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Planning Justification Report" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Planning%20Justification%20Report.pdf">Planning Justification Report</a>, prepared by Brutto Consulting, dated June 2018;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Site Plan" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Site%20Plan.pdf">Site Plan</a> prepared by Marton Smith Landscape Architects;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDf copy of the Routing Plan" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Routing%20Plan.pdf">Routing Plan</a> prepared by Marton Smith Landscape Architects;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Functional Servicing Stormwater Management Report" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20FSR-SWM%20Report.pdf">Functional Servicing and Preliminary Stormwater Management Report</a>, prepared by Crozier Consulting Engineers, dated June 2018;</li><li><a title="A link to PDF copy of the Environmental Impact Statement" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20%20Interim%20EIS.pdf">Interim Environmental Impact Study</a>, prepared by Riverstone Environmental Solutions Inc., dated June 2018;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Tree%20Inventory%20and%20Preservation%20Plan%20Justification%20Letter.pdf">Tree Inventory & Preservation Plan Justification Letter</a>, prepared by Riverstone Environmental, dated July 27, 2018;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDf copy of the Legal Survey Plan" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Survey%20Signed.pdf">Legal Survey Plan</a>, prepared by Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd.;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Registered Deed of Title" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Registered%20Deed%20of%20Title.pdf">Registered Deed of Title</a>;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDf copy of the Preliminary Geotechnical Feasibility Commentary" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Preliminary%20Geo%20Assessment.pdf">Geotechnical Feasibility Commentary</a>, prepared by Terraprobe Inc., dated June 2018;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Preliminary Hydrogeological Feasibility Review" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Preliminary%20HydroG%20Assessment.pdf">Preliminary Hydrogeological Feasibility Review</a>, prepared by Terraprobe, dated August 9th, 2018;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Golf Ball Spray and Safety Analysis" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Golf%20Ball%20Spray%20Analysis.pdf">Golf Ball Spray and Safety Analysis</a>, prepared by Cam Tyers Design Inc., dated June 2018;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Archaeological Assessment" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Stage%201%20Archaeological%20Assessment.pdf">Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment</a>, prepared by Archeoworks Inc., dated June 2018;</li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Assessment of Agricultural Capability Letter" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Agricultural%20Capability%20Study.pdf">Initial Assessment of Agricultural Capability Letter</a>, prepared by Coleville Consulting Inc., dated July 25, 2018; </li><li><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Public Consultation Strategy" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Public%20Consultation%20Strategy.pdf">Public Consultation Strategy </a></li></ol><p><strong>Application</strong></p><p><a href="/Planning/Documents/Application.pdf"><span lang="EN-US" style="text-decoration:underline;">Application to Amend the County of Simcoe Official Plan</span><span lang="EN-CA" style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span></a><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span></p><p><strong>Notices</strong></p><p><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Notice of Complete Application" href="/Planning/Documents/Notice%20of%20Application%20Big%20Bay%20Point%20Golf%20Club.pdf">Notice of Complete Application</a></p><p><strong>Official Plan Amendment</strong></p><p><a title="A link to a PDF copy of the Draft Official Plan Amendment" href="/Planning/Documents/SC_OPA_1802%20Draft%20Official%20Plan%20Amendment%20Prepared%20by%20Applicant.pdf">Draft Official Plan Amendment</a></p><p>Questions regarding the application and/or the forthcoming Planning process can be directed to the County's Planning Department at (705) 726-9300.</p> | | |
