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MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE

COMPREHENSIVE OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW

Stakeholder Meetings

September 18th, 2018

Why are we here today?

• To discuss the work being

completed as part of the Official Plan review process.

• To update on results of the work

undertaken to date.

• To gain input from you regarding

topics that we should address as part of the Official Plan update process.

Project background

• Current Official Plan adopted in

2006 and approved in 2009.

• Municipality required to conduct

review every 10 years.

• Update ensures that Official Plan

conforms to the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), and Bruce County Official Plan.

Key tasks

• Comprehensive review, examining

matters such as population / employment growth.

• Sourcewater protection policies.
• Natural Heritage System review.
• Natural hazard mapping.
• Updates to existing schedules and

policies, taking into account recent information and reports.

Project Schedule

Spring 2018:

• Project start-up
• Meet with

Municipal staff

• Background

review

Summer/Fall 2018:

• Complete review
• Community

Meeting #1

• Prepare results
• f bkgd review

Fall 2018:

• Meet with staff

and stakeholders

• Final background

report for review

• Community

Meeting #2

Winter 2019:

• Prepare draft

Official Plan.

• Agency

consultation

• Community

Meeting #3

Spring 2019:

• Finalize new

Official Plan based on input

• Coordinate any

amendments to Bruce County OP.

Summer 2019:

• Present final

recommended Official Plan to Council

Issues identified to date…

• Accommodating growth (employment

and residential).

• Affordable housing, and the need for

various dwelling types (including secondary dwellings).

• Natural heritage system policy and

mapping review.

• Sourcewater protection, and how it

relates to potential growth.

• Servicing challenges associated with

accommodating growth pressure.

• Cultural heritage conservation.

Work completed to date

• Review of background information:

– Official Plans – Natural Heritage Study for Kincardine – Natural Heritage Information Centre – Development Charges Bkgd. Study – Water and Wastewater Master Plan – Census data – Recent development activity

• Mapping
• Field work

One of the main topics…

• Natural Heritage System policy and

mapping review

– Town of Kincardine (Schedule A) – Lakeshore Area (Schedule B) – Town of Tiverton (Schedule C)

Natural heritage background

• Natural Heritage Study for the

Municipality of Kincardine Volume 1 & 2

Natural Heritage Study

Natural heritage background

• Protection of natural heritage features

is guided by the PPS, MNRF, and Conservation Authorities (i.e. SVCA).

• Development is prohibited within

certain features and closely regulated within others.

• Kincardine Official Plan currently

identifies significant woodlands and a ‘Natural Environment’ designation.

Natural heritage background

• Natural hazards (CA regulated areas)
• Valley lands
• Significant woodlands
• Significant wildlife habitat
• Fish habitat (Penetangore River,

Kincardine Creek)

• Provincially, Locally, Regionally

Significant Wetlands

• Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest
• Cold water streams

Natural Heritage System

One of the main topics…

• Population and employment growth

Past growth

Source:

• Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan, April 2018
• Canada Census

Projected growth

Source: Development Charges Background Study (May 2016)

Projected growth

Source: Development Charges Background Study (May 2016)

Identified vacant lands (BM Ross)

Identified vacant lands (BM Ross)

Identified vacant lands (BM Ross)

Identified vacant lands (BM Ross)

What’s next?

• Complete fieldwork and preparation of

background review, including mapping.

• Conclude on policy direction to be

taken in future Official Plan.

• Present findings to community and

release for review / comment.

• Prepare draft Official Plan with revised

policies and mapping as appropriate.

Questions?