complete and the development capacity is known. Apparently “Segwun” has the latest OP Policies regarding development on “near capacity” and “at capacity lakes”. This may be part of the Technical Information we will receive from Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAH). Existing Lakes Condition Relates to (d.) above – We need to do testing/modelling on Lake Trout lakes that have the potential for patented land development (consents/subdivisions) OP could identify lakes with potential – recommend a study/ program, etc. Also, lakes that are “at capacity” or MVWHDO levels below 7 – put policies in OP to improve water quality (studies, increase vegetative buffers, improve septic system installations, etc.). None Wind Turbine Policies Put policies in OP to support a wind farm particularly - Friday Lake Wind Project – Best Twp. (). OP policies for alternative energy systems for private properties – solar, wind. None New Planning Tools New available Tools consistent with 2002 Planning Act Community Improvement Plans New options available Notice Procedures New options available Consistent with 2002 Planning Act Balance – Economy/ Community and Environment Sustainability OP Policies/statement of what OP is trying to accomplish – balance economy / community / environment Opinions have been expressed that OP is too restrictive and favours the preservation of the environment at the expense of the economy ( i.e. Site Plan Control). OP policies to strengthen the bond between the 3 main Communities ( , , Urban neighbourhood) Not addressed
Industrial Park Expansion Expansion of the Industrial Park will require purchase of – would like policies in place supporting expansion – which will assist with Purchase/Environmental Assessment process/Funding applications for development of the Industrial Park. New industrial development outside areas designated Industrial require and OPA, an amendment to the ZBL and are subject to site plan control Sustainable Community OP should meet requirements as per Association of Municipalities Ontario -Integrated Community Sustainability Plan– will assist with requisition for funding under Federal Gas Tax program. Re-zoning for site specific projects should be considered OP requires comprehensive study prior to development & does not contemplate site specific development Urban Area Boundary Is current boundary appropriate? Opinions have been expressed that the Urban Boundary should extend further down the Northeast Arm of Lake Temagami. Roads Development on private roads Require clarification - Definition of Public Road (provincial highway or municipally owned and maintained) vs. Other (everything that is not a ‘public Road’ as defined above.) “Other Road” includes private road on private land, private road over , Resource access road, old Forestry road, etc… New lots not permitted based on creation of a new private road or the extension of an existing private road Lots on an existing private road require an OPA LC & D Study Complete the independently or continue with parallel studies or incorporate components of the LC&DPS into the OP work program? Land Use Permits Land Use Permits are owned by the Crown – OP and Zoning policies do not apply on - Should OP and ZBL apply to Land Use Permits? OP currently designates and in accordance with the MNR Temagami Land
Hold Open House Add new paragraph 3: As part of the public consultation process associated with a five (5) year review of the Plan, Council shall hold at least one public open house in addition to the statutory public meeting required under the provisions of the Planning Act. Any background material and information prepared in support of the review shall be made available to the public. The open house shall be advertised and held in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. to Plan By-law Add second paragraph – See Attachment 1 Updating an official plan Add after ‘Temagami,’ – and to ensure consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement and other provincial plans,’ Plans Add new paragraph after first set of bullet points: For the purpose of carrying out a community improvement plan adopted by Council, the Municipality may make grants or loans in conformity with the community improvement plan to registered owners, assessed owners and tenants of land and buildings within the community improvement project area, in accordance with the provisions of Section 28 of the Planning Act. Zoning By-laws Add new S. 9.8 as follows and renumber subsequent sections: . 2. 6. 7 )