Notice of Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment
The County of Peterborough has previously provided Notice of Complete Application and Notice of Public Meeting for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) in accordance with Section 22 of The Planning Act. The application has been assigned file number 15OP-22011.
The Township of Selwyn previously provided Notice of Complete Application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZBLA) in accordance with Section 34 of The Planning Act. The application has been assigned file number C-14-20.
Statutory Public Meeting Information
The County and Township held a joint public meeting to consider the proposed OPA and ZBLA under Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act on Monday June 17, 2024 at 5:00pm in the Council Chambers at the Township of Selwyn. The meeting was livestreamed for those unable to attend in-person. The agenda and minutes of the meeting are available, and a recording of the meeting can be viewed on the Township's YouTube channel.
Location
The subject lands are located in part of Lots 43 and 44, Concession 16, Smith Ward, Township of Selwyn. A key map is provided which indicates the location of the lands that are subject to the proposed OPA and ZBLA. The lands are known municipally as 3340 Strickers Lane.
Purpose and Effect of the Applications
The purpose of the applications is to permit an expansion to the existing Lovesick Lake Trailer Park. The expansion originally proposed a total of 46 additional trailer sites, but has been reduced to a total of 40 additional trailer sites to accommodate a larger sewage servicing area. The portion of the property subject to the Amendment is approximately 8.16 hectares (20 acres) in area.
The applications will require a related consent (severance) application for the purposes of an easement, which has not yet been submitted. The easement serves to provide the subject property with with access via the existing entrance at Highway 28 to Strickers Lane.
The subject lands are currently designated Seasonal Residential, Rural and Environmental Constraint in the Official Plan and zoned Rural (RU), Recreation Commercial (RC) and Environmental Protection (EP) in the Township of Selwyn Zoning By-law. The proposed amendments would have the effect of amending the current designation and zone on the subject lands to permit the proposed additional trailer sites. No changes are proposed to the area within the Environmental Constraint designation/Environmental Protection (EP) zone.
Supporting Studies and Materials
In support of the applications, the following studies were submitted.
First Submission
- Archaeological Assessment (Stage 1-2) by Earthworks Archaeological Services, dated October 2018
- Environmental Compliance Approval Design Brief by Canadian Shield Consultants, dated July 2020
- Environmental Impact Study by Cambium Inc., dated September 2020
- Functional Services Report and Figures by DM Wills Associates, dated September 2020
- Planning Justification Report by KMD Community Planning, dated June 2022
- Private Services Options Assessment by Canadian Shield Consultants, dated June 2018
- Site Plan by DM Wills Associates Limited and KMD Community Planning, dated August 2022
- Slope Assessment & Setback Requirements by DM Wills Associates, dated November 2019
- Topographic Survey by Elliot and Parr (JD Barnes), dated January 2018
- Traffic Brief by Asurza Engineers, dated June 2022
Second Submission
- Comment Response Matrix addressing Agency Comments and Public Comments prepared by DM Wills
- Site Plan prepared by DM Wills, dated December 15, 2023
- Environmental Compliance Approval for Sewage Works, Number 7209-CPBUMM, issued June 26, 2023
- Consultation Plan Report prepared by DM Wills, dated December 2023
- Updated Planning Justification Report prepared by DM Wills, dated December 2023
- Environmental Impact Study Addendum prepared by Cambium Inc., dated November 27, 2023
- Functional Servicing Report prepared by DM Wills, dated December 2023
- Final Slope Assessment prepared by DM Wills, dated July 24, 2023
- Traffic Impact Study prepared by Asurza Engineers, dated August 11, 2023
- Phosphorus Impact Assessment prepared by Canadian Shield Consultants, dated July 2, 2021
- Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment letter prepared by Northeastern Archaeological Associates, dated December 17, 2023
- Stage 1 and 2 Archeological Assessment, prepared by Northeastern Archaeological Associates, dated March 12, 2024
Third Submission
- Updated Proposal and Site Plan (access via Highway 28) prepared by DM Wills, dated October 7, 2024
Agency and Peer Review Comments
Review of the above studies was coordinated through the County and Township offices, and was undertaken by public agencies or peer review consultants. Below are the comments received as part of the circulation and review process.
- Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Comments, dated February 29, 2024 (review of environmental, stormwater, slope assessment)
- Trent Severn Waterway Comments, dated February 14, 2024
- Engage Engineering Comments, dated May 15, 2024 (review of traffic study on behalf of Township)
- Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Letter, dated March 22, 2024
- Consolidated record of prior agency and peer review comments
Public Comments
A significant number of comments have been received from members of the public concerning these applications. These comments form part of the public record and will be made publicly available on the Council agenda for the Public Meeting.
Members of the public who have already submitted written comments do not need to re-submit unless their position has changed or updated comments would provide new or additional information.
The Right to Appeal
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Peterborough in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment, or to the Township of Selwyn in respect of the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment, before the approval authorities give or refuse to give approval to the Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-Law Amendment, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the approval authority to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Peterborough in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment or to the Township of Selwyn in respect of the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment, before the approval authorities make a decision regarding the amendments, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
To Be Notified
If you wish to be notified of the decision for any or all of the applications, you must make a written request to the County of Peterborough or Township of Selwyn at the addresses noted below.
Getting Additional Information
To view a hardcopy of the submission items or for additional information concerning the applications, please contact the County of Peterborough or the Township of Selwyn at the addresses noted below.
Contacts
County of Peterborough | Township of Selwyn |
Attachments
15OP-22011 Draft Official Plan Amendment (OPA)2nd Submission - Comment Response Matrix (Agencies)
2nd Submission - Comment Response Matrix (Public)
2nd Submission - Consultation Plan including Comments & Attachments
2nd Submission - Environmental Compliance Approval - Submitted Plan View
2nd Submission - Environmental Compliance Approval for Sewage Works
2nd Submission - Letter Confirming Archaeological Work
2nd Submission - Phosphorus Impact Assessment
2nd Submission - Planning Justification Report (Updated)
2nd Submission - Slope Assessment & Setbacks
2nd Submission - Updated Environmental Impact Study
2nd Submission - Updated Functional Servicing Report
2nd Submission - Updated Site Plan
2nd Submission - Updated Traffic Impact Study
3rd Submission - Updated Proposal and Site Plan
Comments - Consolidated Agency & Peer Review Comments
Comments - Engage on behalf of Township
Comments - Ministry of Citizenship & Multiculturalism Letter
Comments - Otonabee Region Conservation Authority
Comments - Trent Severn Waterway
Environmental Compliance Approval Design Brief
Environmental Impact Study
Functional Servicing Report
Functional Servicing Report - Figures
Planning Justification Report
Private Services Options Assessment
Site Plan
Slope Assessment and Setback Determination
Topographic Survey
Traffic Brief
Trailer Site Details