Amendments to the County Official Plan
The submission of an application for an amendment to the County of Simcoe Official Plan is provided under Section 17 and Section 22 of the Ontario Planning Act.
County Official Plan Amendment – Source Protection was Approved in June 2017.
Ministry of Municipal Affair and Housing Approval
Consolidated OPA No. 1 text including Ministry Modifications
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).
Following an extensive evaluation process, 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).
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.
Site Specific Amendment to the County of Simcoe Official Plan
County File: SC-OPA-1601
County OPA No. 4 applies to the lands as shown in the key map below.
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.
The Burl’s Creek Event Grounds application was received on December 11, 2015 and was deemed complete on February 18, 2016.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Additional information relating to the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds County of Simcoe Official Plan Amendment is available using the links below.
OMB/LPAT Appeal
- Notice of Appeal – Burls Creek Events Grounds Inc.
- OMB Notice of Prehearing Conference Case No. PL170878
- Committee of the Whole Item CCW 17-357
- PL170878-FEB-22-2018
- PL170878-JUN-27-2018
- PL170878-DEC-24-2018
- PL170878-MAR-26-2019
- PL170878-MAR-29-2019
- PL170878-NOV-07-2019
- PL170878-JAN-10-2020
LPAT Approved Official Plan Amendment Text & Schedule
Supporting Reports
- Planning Justification Report – December 2017
- Planning Justification Report Appendices – 2017
- Planning Justification Report – December 2015
- Planning Justification Report Appendices – 2015
- Agricultural Impact Assessment – November 26, 2015
- Market Analysis – November 25, 2015
- Economic Impact Analysis Update – November 25, 2015
- Environmental Impact Study – December 2015
- Mitigation Plan – February 2016
- Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment – March 2, 2016
- Traffic Impact Study – June 12, 2015
- Final Transportation Plan – July 31, 2015
- 2015 Boots and Hearts Traffic Recap Memorandum – September 24, 2015
- Noise Impact Study – February 12, 2016
- Preliminary Functional Servicing and Storm Water Management Report
- CreightonManning Memo Re: WayHome Traffic
- AMICK Stage 2 – Original – Oct 13, 2016
- AMICK Stage 2 – Supplementary – Oct 13, 2016
- AMICK Stage 2 – Original – Oct 25, 2016
- AMICK Stage 2 – Supplementary – Oct 25, 2016
- AMICK Stage 2- Revised – Jan 19, 2017
- AMICK Stage 2 – Supplementary Revised – Jan 19, 2017
- GOLDER Stage 2 – Original – Part Lot 21-22 – Oct 13, 2016
- GOLDER Stage 2 – Original – Part Lot 23 – Oct 13, 2016
- GOLDER Stage 2 – Supplementary – Oct 13, 2016
- GOLDER Stage 2 – Revised – Oct 20, 2016
- GOLDER Stage 2 – Supplementary – Oct 20, 2016
- IPS October 2018 Agricultural analysis response letter
County File No. SC-OPA-1901
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).
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.
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.
The following report and supporting materials were prepared in support of the application in December 2019:
- Planning Justification Report prepared by Skelton Brumwell dated December 2019
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes – December 2019
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment – December 2019
- Draft Map Schedule 5.6.1 – December 2019
- Draft Map Schedule 5.6.2 – December 2019
In October 2020 the aforementioned materials were updated and are accessible through the following links:
- Planning Justification Report prepared by Skelton Brumwell dated October 2020
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes – October 2020
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment – October 2020
- Draft Map Schedule 5.6.1 – October 2020
- Draft Map Schedule 5.6.2 – October 2020
Consultation & Public Meeting
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.
The County held a statutory public meeting (virtual) on November 24th, 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 here.
Adoption
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 26th, 2021 Committee of the Whole agenda that is available on the County website using this link.
On February 9th, 2021, County Council enacted the By-law to adopt the OPA see Item 26.3. 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.
Approval
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 (ERO number 019-3292) for additional public consultation. More information regarding the effects of the consultation, including comments received, is available on the ERO posting.
A decision was made on June 21st, 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 was July 12th, 2021.
Please click here for the updated Section 4.9 Waste Management and 5.8 Definitions as amended by County Official Plan Amendment No. 5. The approved schedules are available here.
Status
The Ministry’s decision was appealed by two parties but has subsequently been withdrawn. The Ontario Land Tribunal’s letter dated June 2nd, 2022 advising of the withdrawal can be viewed here. There are no outstanding appeals in this matter and the decision of the Ministry dated June 21st, 2021 for amendment number 5 to the County Official Plan is in effect.
More Information
Questions regarding the application can be directed to the County’s Planning Department at (705) 726-9300.
County File No. SC-OPA-1902
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.
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.
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.
The following materials were prepared in support of the application in February 2020:
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes – February 2020
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Clean version – February 2020
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment – February 2020
In October 2020 the aforementioned materials were updated and are accessible through the following links:
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Track Changes – October 2020
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment Text – Clean version – October 2020
- Draft County Official Plan Amendment with Schedule A – October 2020
Consultation & Public Meeting
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.
The County held a statutory public meeting (virtual) on November 24th, 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 here.
Adoption
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 link.
On February 9th, 2021, County Council enacted the By-law to adopt the OPA (see Item 26.4). 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.
Approval
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 (ERO number 019-3435) for additional public consultation. More information regarding the effects of the consultation is available on the ERO posting.
A decision 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 12th, 2021.
More Information
Please send any questions and comments regarding this proposed County Official Plan Amendment to Kristin Pechkovsky, Senior Policy Advisor at 705-726-9300 Ext. 1986 or Kristin.pechkovsky@simcoe.ca.
Visit this link, for more information on Building an Age-Friendly Simcoe County.
Please visit the Municipal Comprehensive Review webpage using this link.
County File No. SC-OPA-2201
Take note, that a Statutory Public Meeting will be held on May 3rd 2023. This is a joint public meeting for the County of Simcoe and Township of Oro-Medonte in order to hear public comments on the applications before the County and the Township make any decisions on the applications at future meetings. Details about the public meeting can be found using the following link.
The County of Simcoe deemed the following application to be a “Complete Application” pursuant to the Planning Act on the 18th day of August, 2022.
The subject lands are described as Concession 5, Part lot 20 (Oro), Township of Oro-Medonte, Part 4, Reference Plan 51R-33531. A key map illustrating the location of the subject lands is provided below:
The purpose of the application for Plan of Subdivision is to consider a proposal for a Draft Plan of Subdivision comprised of 16 single detached residential lots and a future development block. A copy of the applicant’s proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision is included with this notice.
The purpose of the Application for Amendment to the Official Plan of the County of Simcoe is to change the land use designation on the subject lands from “Agricultural” to “Settlements” and include the lands in the Guthrie Rural Settlement Area pursuant to Section 2.2.9.7 of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. See the Notice of Complete Application linked below for more information.
- Notice of Complete Application, Township of Oro-Medonte, September 21st, 2022
Reports
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by IPS, dated March 2022
- Environmental Impact Study, prepared by Roots Environmental, dated March 1, 2022
- Agricultural Impact Assessment, prepared by Orion Environmental Solutions, dated February 8, 2022
- Geotechnical/Hydrogeological Investigation, prepared by Petro MacCallum Ltd., dated June 2021
- Functional Servicing Report, prepared by Tatham Engineering, dated January 28, 2022
- Archaeological Assessment, prepared by Irvin Heritage Inc., dated November 14, 2021
- Draft Plan of Subdivision, prepared by IPS, dated March 22, 2022
Adoption
County Planning Staff prepared a Report CCW 2024-016 recommending adoption of the amended settlement area boundary of Guthrie on Schedule 5.1 (OPA No. 8) which is Item 11.1 on the January 30th, 2024, Committee of the Whole agenda that is available on the County website using this link.
On February 13th, 2024, County Council enacted the By-law to adopt OPA No. 8 which is Item 15.4 on the County Council agenda and is available on the County website using this link.
Plan of Subdivision and Plan of Condominium Applications
County File: SV-T-2201
Applicant: LIV GP INC
Subject Lands: Part of Lots 3, 4, and 5, Concession 9 (north division), municipally addressed as 8743 Highway 11 in the Township of Severn, County of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe has recently received a complete application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision for the above described subject lands.
Proposal
Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment (“ZBA”) for the property, municipally addressed as 8743 Highway 11, and more specifically known as Part of Lots 3, 4, and 5, Concession 9 (north division), in the Township of Severn (hereafter referred to as “the Subject Lands”), have been received by the County of Simcoe and the Township of Severn.
The applicant proposes to rezone and subdivide the Subject Lands to facilitate the creation of 319 single detached residential lots and 32 townhouse blocks (consisting of 215 townhouse units), future road allowances, environmental protection, open space, and stormwater management blocks. The proposed lots and blocks will have frontage on proposed new streets that would connect to Menoke Beach Road. The proposed dwellings would be serviced by public sewer and water systems.
The Subject Lands are located within the Rural Settlement Area of Westshore in the Township of Severn, east of Highway 11 and north of Menoke Beach Road. The total land area of the subject lands is approximately 45.45ha (112.31 acres) with approximately 445m of frontage along Highway 11 and 231m frontage along Menoke Beach Road.
The Subject Lands are designated ‘Settlements’ on Schedule 5.1 Land Use Designations map in the Simcoe County Official Plan (“County OP”) and is designated ‘Settlement Living Areas’ in the Township of Severn Official Plan (“Township OP”). .
The applicant has simultaneously applied for a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands from Rural (RU) and Environmental Protection (EP) to a mix of Residential One (R1), Residential Multiple One (RM1), and Environmental Protection (EP). Please contact the Township of Severn for more information regarding the rezoning of the Subject lands.
County of Simcoe staff has commenced review of the application and will circulate the application materials to the prescribed persons, public agencies and First Nation communities for review and comment.
Please note that the statutory public meeting is yet to be scheduled. However, a Notice of Application will be issued by the Township when the public meeting is scheduled.
If you wish to be notified of the Decision of the County of Simcoe in respect of the proposed draft plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to the County of Simcoe Planning Department, Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6, identifying County File Number SV-T-2201.
Additional information relating to the proposed draft plan of subdivision application is available using the links below. Hard copies of the application materials are also available for viewing at the County of Simcoe Customer Service desk, by appointment only, located in the County of Simcoe Administration Centre during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday).
Questions regarding the application can be directed to the County’s Planning Department at (705) 726-9300.
Related Links and Documents
Notices
- None
Drawings
Reports
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by MHBC, dated January 2022
- Urban Design Report/Guidelines, prepared by MHBC Planning, dated January 2022
- Commercial Needs Study, prepared by Urban Metrics, dated January 17, 2022
- Landscape Concept, prepared by MHBC, dated January 20, 2022
- Environmental Impact Study, prepared by Azimuth Environmental Consulting Inc- dated January 2022
- Hydrogeological Study, prepared by Azimuth Environmental Consulting Inc. dated January 2022
- Geotechnical Investigation, prepared by Soil-Mat Engineers & Consultants Ltd., dated May 14, 2021
- Environmental Noise (Acoustic) Study, prepared by SLR, dated January 2022
- Street Lighting Plan, prepared by Crozier & Associates Consulting Engineering, dated January 21, 2022
- Traffic Impact Assessment, prepared by Crozier Consulting Engineers, dated January 2022
- Stage 1&2 Archaeological Assessment, prepared by Irvin Heritage Inc., dated December 17, 2021
- Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, prepared by Crozier Consulting Engineering, dated January 2022
County File: SV-T-2103
Applicant: South Shore Caden Estates
Subject Lands: 2060 Division Road West, in the Township of Severn, County of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe has recently received a complete application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision for the above described subject lands.
Proposal
Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment (“ZBA”) for the property, municipally addressed as 2060 Division Road West, and more specifically known as Concession 1, Part Lot 1, 51R41373 Parts 7 to 11″, in the Township of Severn (hereafter referred to as “the Subject Lands”), have been received by the County of Simcoe and the Township of Severn.
The applicant proposes to rezone and subdivide the Subject Lands to facilitate the creation of 23 single detached residential lots, future road allowances and stormwater management blocks. The proposed lots and blocks will have frontage on three proposed new streets that would have access off Carriage Court and Division Road West, opposite Dunford Drive. The proposed dwellings would be privately serviced by individual well and septic.
The Subject Lands are located within the Rural Settlement Area of Marchmount in the Township of Severn, east of Highway 12 and north of Division Road West. The subject lands are approximately 13 ha (32 acres) with approximately 471 m (1,542 ft) frontage along Division Road West.
The Subject Lands are designated “Settlements” on Schedule 5.1 Land Use Designations in the County of Simcoe Official Plan (“County OP”) and as “Country Residential” in the Township of Severn’s Official Plan (“Township OP”).
The applicant is seeking the Township of Severn’s approval to rezone the Subject Lands from Rural Special Exception 31 with Holding (RU-H31) in the Township’s Zoning By-law 2010-65 (“the By-law”) to Residential Type One with Special Exception (R1-X), Open Space (OS), and Environmental Protection (EP) zone.
County of Simcoe staff has commenced review of the application and will circulate the application materials to the prescribed persons, public agencies and First Nation communities for review and comment.
Please note that the statutory public meeting is yet to be scheduled. However, a Notice of Application will be issued by the Township when the public meeting is scheduled.
If you wish to be notified of the Decision of the County of Simcoe in respect of the proposed draft plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to the County of Simcoe Planning Department, Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6, identifying County File Number SV-T-2103.
Additional information relating to the proposed draft plan of subdivision application is available using the links below. Hard copies of the application materials are also available for viewing at the County of Simcoe Customer Service desk, by appointment only, located in the County of Simcoe Administration Centre during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday).
Questions regarding the application can be directed to the County’s Planning Department at (705) 726-9300.
Related Links and Documents
Notices
- None
Drawings
- Draft Plan of Subdivision, prepared by Tatham Engineering, dated November 2021
Reports
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by Morgan Planning & Development, dated November 1, 2021
- Environmental Impact Statement, prepared by Terrastory Environmental Consulting Inc. – dated November 10, 2021
- Functional Servicing Report, prepared by Tatham Engineering, stamped October 30, 2020
- Preliminary Stormwater Management Report, prepared by Tatham Engineering, stamped July 6, 2020
- Hydrogeological Assessment, prepared by Ian D. Wilson Associates limited, dated November 15, 2019
- Traffic Impact Brief, prepared by Tatham Engineering, stamped October 6, 2020
- Stage 1&2 Archaeological Assessment, prepared by Amick Consultants Limited., dated April 8, 2020
County File: SV-T-2102
Applicant: 2801829 Ontario Inc.
Subject Lands: 2970 Fesserton Side road, in the Township of Severn, County of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe has recently received a complete application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision for the above described subject lands.
Proposal
Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment (“ZBA”) for the property, municipally addressed as 2970 Fesserton Side road, and more specifically known as Block 18 on Plan 51M-917 of the ‘Georgian Heights Subdivision”, in the Township of Severn (hereafter referred to as “the Subject Lands”), have been received by the County of Simcoe and the Township of Severn.
The applicant proposes to rezone and subdivide the Subject Lands to facilitate the creation of 14 single detached lots, and environmental easement, and two stormwater management blocks. The proposed lots and blocks will have frontage on a proposed new road that would have access off Fesserton Side road. The proposed dwellings would be privately serviced by individual well and septic.
The Subject Lands are located within the Fesserton Settlement Area in the Township of Severn, east of Highway 400, west of County Road 16 and north of Fesserton Side road. The subject lands are approximately 10.23 ha (25.3 acres) with approximately 20m frontage along Fesserton Side road.
The Subject Lands are designated “Settlements” on Schedule 5.1 Land Use Designations in the County of Simcoe Official Plan (“County OP”) and as “Country Residential” in the Township of Severn’s Official Plan (“Township OP”).
The proposal is seeking County approval for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to further subdivide Block 18 of the original ‘Georgian Heights Subdivision”.
The applicant is seeking the Township of Severn’s approval to rezone the Subject Lands from Estate Residential (ER) and Environmental Protection (EP) in the Township’s Zoning By-law 2010-65 (“the By-law”) to Residential Type One zone with a site-specific exception (R1-X) . The ZBA would also rezone a portion of the property from Environmental Protection to Open Space (OS) zone for the stormwater management ponds and Environmental Protection (EP) zone to respect the existing drainage ditch traversing the site.
County of Simcoe staff has commenced review of the application and will circulate the application materials to the prescribed persons, public agencies and aboriginal communities for review and comment.
Please note that the statutory public meeting is yet to be scheduled. However, a Notice of Application will be issued by the Township when the public meeting is scheduled.
If you wish to be notified of the Decision of the County of Simcoe in respect of the proposed draft plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to the County of Simcoe Planning Department, Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6, identifying County File Number SV-T-2102.
Additional information relating to the proposed draft plan of subdivision application is available using the links below. Hard copies of the application materials are also available for viewing at the County of Simcoe Customer Service desk, by appointment only, located in the County of Simcoe Administration Centre during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday).
Questions regarding the application can be directed to the County’s Planning Department at (705) 726-9300.
Related Links and Documents
Notices
- None
Drawings
Reports
County File: SV-T-2101
Applicant: 2663410 Ontario Inc.
Subject Lands: Part Lot C of Plan 820, 3735 Menoke Beach Road, Township of Severn, County of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe has recently received a complete application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision for the above described subject lands.
Proposal
Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment (“ZBA”) for the property, municipally addressed as 3735 Menoke Beach Road in the Township of Severn (hereafter referred to as “the Subject Lands”), have been received by the County of Simcoe and the Township of Severn.
The applicant proposes to rezone and subdivide the Subject Lands to facilitate the creation of 84 single detached lots, two (2) townhouse blocks (16 townhouse units), a stormwater management pond block (“SWM pond”), trail / stormwater connector blocks and the extension of Lakepoint Drive. The proposed lots and blocks will have frontage on Lakepoint Drive and will be serviced through municipal water and sanitary treatment within the Settlement Area.
The Subject Lands are located within the West Shore Settlement Area in the Township of Severn, southeast of Amigo Drive and Menoke Beach Road. The subject lands are approximately 6.54 ha (16.16 acres) with approximately 113m frontage along Menoke Beach Road. The lands are at situated at the north end of Lakepoint Drive.
The Subject Lands are designated “Settlements” on Schedule 5.1 Land Use Designations in the County of Simcoe Official Plan (“County OP”) and as “Settlement Living Areas” with a small portion (± 0.4 ha) under “Environmental Protection” in the Township of Severn’s Official Plan (“Township OP”).
The proposal is seeking County approval for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to implement Phase 2 of the original Menoke Beach Plan of Subdivision.
The applicant is seeking the Township of Severn’s approval to rezone the Subject Lands from Residential Type One (R1) Zone in the Township’s Zoning By-law 2010-65 (“the By-law”) to Residential (R1) zone with a site-specific exception. The ZBA would also rezone a portion of the property from Environmental Protection to Residential.
County of Simcoe staff has commenced review of the application and will circulate the application materials to the prescribed persons, public agencies and aboriginal communities for review and comment.
Please note that the statutory public meeting is yet to be scheduled. However, a Notice of Application will be issued by the Township when the public meeting is scheduled.
If you wish to be notified of the Decision of the County of Simcoe in respect of the proposed draft plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to the County of Simcoe Planning Department, Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6, identifying County File Number SV-T-2101.
Additional information relating to the proposed draft plan of subdivision application is available using the links below. Hard copies of the application materials are also available for viewing at the County of Simcoe Customer Service desk, by appointment only, located in the County of Simcoe Administration Centre during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday).
Questions regarding the application can be directed to the County’s Planning Department at (705) 726-9300.
Related Links and Documents
Notices
- None
Drawings
Reports
County File: TI-T-2001
Applicant: Celeste Phillips Planning Inc. on behalf of Charlebois Properties Inc.
Subject Lands: Part Lot 9 Concession 12, Township of Tiny, County of Simcoe
On February 8, 2022, the County of Simcoe approved this application for a draft plan of subdivision on the subject lands. The last date of appeal was February 28, 2022 and no appeals were received.
Proposal:
The subject lands are approximately 5.6 ha (13.9 ac) and are located in a rural area, on a forested property at the northwest corner of Overhead Bridge Road and Concession 12 East. The proposed draft plan of subdivision is made up of six (6) residential lots to be serviced by private wells and septic systems.
The area to the north, west, and south of the subject lands are primarily made up of multiple country residential subdivisions with single detached dwellings. Much of the lands to the east are forested, and include two County Forest tracts (Thompson and Charlebois). To the southeast there are several commercial properties interspersed with single detached residential lots.
The subject lands are designated “Rural” on Schedule 5.1 of the County of Simcoe Official Plan. The property is designated “Country Residential” in the current in-force Township of Tiny Official Plan and “Greenlands” in the adopted Township of Tiny Official Plan. The property is zoned “Future Development” in the Township of Tiny Zoning By-law.
County of Simcoe staff has commenced a review of the application and will circulate the application materials to the prescribed persons, public agencies and indigenous communities for review and comment.
Please note that the statutory public meeting is yet to be scheduled. However, a Notice of Application will be issued by the Township.
If you wish to be notified of the Decision of the County of Simcoe in respect of the proposed draft plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to the County of Simcoe Planning Department, Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6, identifying County File Number TI-T-2001.
Additional information relating to the proposed draft plan of subdivision application is available using the links below. Hard copies of the application materials are also available for viewing at the County of Simcoe Customer Service desk located in the County of Simcoe Administration Centre during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday).
Please send any questions and comments regarding this proposed Subdivision application to Calvin Dempster, Planner III at calvin.dempster@simcoe.ca or 705-726-9300 Ext. 1114.
Related Links and Documents
Notices
- Notice of Application
- Notice of Decision – Approved February 8, 2022
- Letter of No Appeals
- Draft Plan – Approved February 8, 2022
- Draft Plan Conditions
Drawings
Reports
- Planning Justification Report
- Scoped Environmental Impact Statement – December 2020
- Stage 1-2 Archaeological Assessment
- Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report – December 2020
- Scoped Environmental Impact Statement – March 30, 2021
- Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report – April 2021
County File: SV-T-2001
Applicant: Cipponeri Holdings Inc. – c/o Plan Muskoka
Subject Lands: 1240 Anderson Line, Coldwater, Township of Severn, County of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe has received a complete application for a draft plan of subdivision for the subject lands.
Proposal
The subject property is approximately 5 hectares (12.4 acres) in size and is located outside of the Built Boundary of the Coldwater Settlement Area. The proposed draft plan of subdivision is comprised of 42 residential lots, a stormwater management block and a block that is to be developed as a retirement home use. The proposed development is to be serviced by municipal water and sewage.
The subject lands are designated “Settlements” as per Schedule 5.1 – Land Use Designations to the County of Simcoe Official Plan. The property is designated “Settlement Living Area” in Schedule A1 of the Township of Severn Official Plan. Schedule S-1-6 of the Township of Severn Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-65 zones the majority of the lands as AG – Agriculture and EP – Environmental Protection Area along a small strip of land across the northern boundary of the property.
County of Simcoe staff has commenced a review of the application and will circulate the application materials to the prescribed persons, public agencies and indigenous communities for review and comment.
Please note that the statutory public meeting is yet to be scheduled. However, a Notice of Application will be issued by the Township.
If you wish to be notified of the Decision of the County of Simcoe in respect of the proposed draft plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to the County of Simcoe Planning Department, Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6, identifying County File Number SV-T-2001.
Additional information relating to the proposed draft plan of subdivision application is available using the links below. Hard copies of the application materials are also available for viewing at the County of Simcoe Customer Service desk located in the County of Simcoe Administration Centre during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday).
Related Links and Documents
Notices
- None
Drawings
Reports
- Planning Justification Report
- Functional Servicing Report
- Stormwater Management Report
- Geotechnical Report
- Environmental Impact Study
- Stage 1-2 Archeological Assessment
- Traffic Brief
County File: SV-T-1703
Applicant: 1522417 Ontario LTD. (Bayou Developments) – c/o MORGAN Planning & Development Inc.
Subject Lands: 2627 Grand Tamarack Crescent, Township of Severn, County of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe has recently received a complete draft plan of subdivision & condominium exemption application for the subject lands.
Proposal
The subject property is approximately 2.35 hectares (5.8 acres) in size and is located within the Built Boundary of the Westshore Settlement Area. The proposed draft plan of subdivision will establish the lots required for the development of a 42 townhouse common-elements condominium that is to be serviced by municipal water and sewage.
The subject lands are designated “Settlement” in Schedule 5.1 – Land Use Designations to the County of Simcoe Official Plan. The property is primarily designated “Settlement Living Area” in the Schedule A-3 of the Township of Severn Official Plan, with a small portion of the lands – where an intermittent creek flows through the property – is designated “Environmental Protection”. The lands are currently zoned Residential One (R1) in the Township Zoning By-law, with the creek being zoned Environmental Protection (EP).
County of Simcoe staff has commenced a review of the application and will circulate the application materials to the prescribed persons, public agencies and aboriginal communities for review and comment.
Please note that the statutory public meeting is yet to be scheduled. However, a Notice of Application will be issued by the Township.
If you wish to be notified of the Decision of the County of Simcoe in respect of the proposed draft plan of subdivision, you must make a written request to the County of Simcoe Planning Department, Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6, identifying County File Number SV-T-1703.
Additional information relating to the proposed draft plan of subdivision application is available using the links below. Hard copies of the application materials are also available for viewing at the County of Simcoe Customer Service desk located in the County of Simcoe Administration Centre during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday).
Questions regarding the application can be directed to the County’s Planning Department at (705) 726-9300.
Related Links and Documents
Notices
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None
Drawings
- Draft Plan of Subdivision
- Draft Plan of Condominium
- Site Plan (conceptual)
Reports
- Planning Justification Report
- Functional Servicing/Storm Water Management Report
- Geotechnical Report
- Groundwater Monitoring Report
- Stage 1-3 Archeological Assessment, Stage 1-3 Archeological Acceptance Letter, Stage 4 Archeological Acceptance letter & Stage 4 Archeological Executive Summary
- Traffic Impact Study