May 17, 2007 - Bruce County

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AGRICULTURE, TOURISM AND PLANNING/
LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE
AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007 AT 9:30 A.M.
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Call to order
Acknowledgement of any Pecuniary Interest
Adoption of Minutes (March 22, 2007 and April 19, 2007) (attachment)
Business Arising from the Minutes
1.
ACTION ITEMS - PLANNING ACT APPROVALS
1.1
OPEN HOUSE:
1.2
PUBLIC MEETING: 10:00 a.m.
Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 102– Bester Forest
Products (c/o Cuesta Planning Consultants), Part Lot 8,Concession 10, Geographic Township of
Greenock, Municipality of Brockton. (attached)
2.
ACTION ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE, POLICY OR OTHER MATTERS
2.1
2.2
2.3
Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 94 – D. Inglis, Lot 28, Concession 3 NDR and Lot 12,
Concession 4, Geographic Township of Brant, Municipality of Brockton (attached)
In Camera – Personnel and Legal Issues
Endangered Species Act, 2007 (attached)
3.
ACTION ITEMS - RESOLUTIONS/CORRESPONDENCE REFERRED BY COUNTY COUNCIL
11:00 A.M
BRUCE COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99 – FIVE
YEAR REVIEW OF COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN (information to be
distributed at meeting)
None Referred
4.
INFORMATION ITEMS
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Notice of Commencement – Hydro Corridor - Bruce To Milton (4 documents attached)
Leader Wind – Arran Wind Project (attached)
OPPI Annual Conference – Sponsorship Opportunity (attached)
MMAH – Appeal to Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 98 (attached)
5.
ADJOURNMENT
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PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
May 17, 2007
1.
1.1
Open House – Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 99
The Official Plan Amendment is proposing a five-year review of the existing Official Plan.
The Planning Act requires that a municipality consider the need to update the Official
Plan at least once every five (5) years.
The County initiated the Five Year Review in February 2004 and has since then
developed a set of draft policy changes. Although the Plan is essentially sound, issues
have emerged over the past years that did not exist in 1997 when the Plan was originally
adopted.
1.2
Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 102– Bester Forest Products c/o
Cuesta Planning Consultants, Part of Lot 8, Concession 9 and 10, Geographic
Township of Greenock, Municipality of Brockton.
The purpose of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to add a ‘Pits and Quarries’
symbol to Part Lot 8, Concession 10, geographic Township of Greenock, Municipality of
Brockton, to allow for the establishment of a 50 acre licensed area gravel pit.
The lands are designated ‘A-Agriculture’ and ‘Hazard’. The proposed designation is ‘AAgriculture’ and ‘Hazard’ with a ‘Pits and Quarries’ symbol. The applicant is consistent
with the Provincial Policy Statement, and complies with the intent of the County of Bruce
Official Plan.
Recommendation:
That the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee recommend
to Bruce County Council that the following Amendment No. 102 to
the Bruce County Official Plan BE APPROVED:
“The Bruce County Official Plan is amended as follows:
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‘Schedule ‘A’: Land Use (South Section)’ to the Bruce County
Official Plan is hereby amended by adding the ’Pits &
Quarries’ designation, denoting an extractive operation
(Category 3, Class “A”), on lands described as Part of Lot 8,
Concession 9 and 10 (Geographic Township of Greenock)
Municipality of Brockton, County of Bruce as outlined in the
attached Schedule ‘A’.
2.
2.1
Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 94 – David Inglis, Lot 28,Concession 3
NDR and Lot 12, Concession 4, Geographic Township of Brant.
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The proposed Official Plan Amendment is intended to permit the creation of an undersized
agricultural lot, which is recognized as being an originally surveyed 50-acre Crown lot. On
December 21, 2006, the Agricultural, Tourism and Planning Committee recommended a
decision of deferral of this application until more extensive mapping of originally surveyed
50-acre Crown lots had been completed in the County along with an open house and a
public meeting. A decision of approval for originally surveyed 50-acre Crown lots was made
by the Council of the County of Bruce on April 5, 2007. During the 20-day appeal period, the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appealed the decision.
2.2
In Camera – Personnel and Legal Issues
2.3
Endangered Species Act, 2007
The Ontario Endangered Species Act was originally enacted in the early 1970’s, and
was one of the first such Acts in Canada. This Act is simple in concept --- it makes it an
offence to harm a prescribed endangered species or endangered species habitat.
Endangered species and habitats are defined by regulation.
Starting in 2006, the Provincial government started a review of the Act, which is now at
the second reading stage in the Ontario Legislature. Committee hearings are being held
this month. The deadline for written submissions is Tuesday, May 8, 2007.
On April 12, 2007, the Warden and the Deputy Director attended an informal meeting
with the Minister of Natural Resources at McGregor Provincial Park, at which the
Minister outlined the proposed Act.
Recommendation:
3.
(1)
(2)
That Council adopt this report
That Council forward this report to the Minister of
Natural Resources, and to the Clerk of the Standing
Committee on General Government of the Province
of Ontario
ACTION ITEMS – RESOLUTIONS/CORRESPONDENCE REFERRED BY COUNTY
None were referred.
4.
INFORMATION ITEMS
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Notice of Commencement – Hydro Corridor (Bruce to Milton) (four attachments)
Leader Wind – Arran Wind Project (attached)
OPPI Annual Conference – Sponsorship Opportunity (attached)
MMAH – Appeal to Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 98 (attached)
5.
ADJOURNMENT
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AGRICULTURE, TOURISM AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
March 22, 2007
Walkerton, Ontario
Charlie Bagnato moved into the Chair in Committee of the Whole and called the meeting to order. Mr.
Chris LaForest, Director joined Councillor Bagnato as the presenting Department Head.
Staff
Planners in attendance: Bill Hollo, Deputy-Director, Leah Andrews, Sabine Hammel and Heather
James.
Wayne Jamieson, CAO and Committee Members were in attendance.
Recording Secretary: Darlene Batte, Administrative Assistant
Pecuniary Interest: None Declared
The Delegation scheduled for 11:30 a.m. (Ontario Power Authority) has been deferred to a future
Committee meeting due to the time limitations.
1.
MINUTES
Moved by Mr. Oswald
Seconded by Mr. Goetz
That the minutes of the February 15th, 2007 meeting be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
2.
2.1
PUBLIC MEETING – 9:30 A.M.
Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 101– Helga Sieber c/o Allen G. Wickert, Part
Lots 29 and 30, Concession “A”, (being Parts 1 and 4 on 3R-5606; Part 4 on 3R-4391; Part 1 on
3R-6735; and Parts 1 and 5 on 3R-7777), geographic Township of Kincardine, Municipality of
Kincardine
The Chairman opened the Public Meeting and indicated that the presentation would be made by
the Staff Planner. He further indicated that after the presentation, any members of the public
could speak in favour of or in opposition to the presentation.
Staff Planner Leah Andrews explained that the purpose of the proposed Official Plan
Amendment is to re-designate the lands to facilitate a surplus farm dwelling severance.
The lands are designated an ‘Agricultural Area’. An original Township lot may not be divided
into more than two (2) parcels including the retained portion. The severance will create the
fifth (5th) lot on the original Lot 29. A subsequent Zoning By-Law Amendment will implement
the Official Plan Amendment.
Ms. Jessé Parent ??? addressed Committee on behalf of a beneficial owner of an adjacent
property (Lot 28) objecting to this amendment. It was noted through her comments that the
issue she was addressing was a separate matter between the two property owners and was not
relevant to the discussions related to the Official Plan Amendment.
Mr. Allan Wickert addressed Committee on behalf of the applicant, Helga Sieber in support of
the application.
Moved by Mr. McIver
Seconded by Mr. Kraemer
That we recommend to Bruce County Council that the following Amendment No. 101 to the
Bruce County Official Plan be approved:
The Bruce County Official Plan is proposed to be amended by adding the following
Subsection ‘5.5.11 EXCEPTIONS – Agricultural Areas:’ as follows:
5.5.11.24
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Notwithstanding the policies of subsection ‘6.5.3.3 Consents Agricultural
Areas’ of this Plan, the lands identified as Site Specific Policy Area
5.5.11.24 on Schedule ‘A’: Land use Plan (South Section) to the County
of Bruce Official Plan may be severed to a maximum total lot area of
1.36 hectares. All other policies of Subsection ‘6.5.3 Land Division
Policies’ shall apply.
Carried.
PUBLIC MEETING - Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 100– Trevor Remers
c/o Robert W. Garcia, Part Lot 74, Concession 2 NDR, former Township of Brant,
Municipality of Brockton
Staff Planner, Heather James addressed Committee and explained that the proposed Official
Plan Amendment is intended to permit a commercial use, specifically an automotive shop with
a residential home as an accessory use on a 4 ha ± (10 acre) parcel. The use of lands within
the ‘Agricultural Area’ designation for an automotive shop is not permitted without an
Amendment.
The lands are part of Special Policy Area ‘G’ Inland Lake Special Area with no underlying
designation and are proposed in the up-date to the County of Bruce Official Plan to be
designated ‘A-Agriculture’.
Mr. Trevor Remers, applicant spoke in support of the amendment.
Moved by Mr. Kraemer
Seconded by Mr. Oswald
That we recommend to Bruce County Council that Amendment No. 100 to the Bruce County
Official Plan be approved.
Carried.
2.3
PUBLIC MEETING - Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 98– County of Bruce –
various locations throughout the former Townships of Brant and Greenock in the Municipality
of Brockton; the former Township of Kinloss in the Township of Huron-Kinloss; and, the
former Township of Kincardine, in the Municipality of Kincardine.
Staff Planner Sabine Hammel joined Committee and explained that the purpose of the
application is to amend the County of Bruce Official Plan to permit the creation of 50-acre farm
lots in specific areas of the Agricultural designation of County Official Plan. Currently, the
minimum farm lot area in the Agriculture designation is 100 acres (40 hectares). The official
plan amendment is proposing to amend Section 5.5.4 Agricultural Area – Farm Size to permit a
minimum farm size of 50 acres (20 hectares) in areas where the original crown patent survey
provided for 50 acre lots.
Representation from the following groups were in attendance and were invited to address
Committee:
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Robert Emmerson, President and representative speaker for the Bruce County
Federation of Agriculture – support 50 acre farm parcel size
Gerald Poechman addressed Committee representing the Christian Farmers of Grey Bruce Counties – do not support 50 acre farm parcel size unless to be used exclusively
for agriculture but not to establish a separate building lot / residence.
Elmer Kuepfer addressed Committee on behalf of Members of the Amish Community –
support 50 acre farm parcel size.
Elmer Brubacher, representing the Amish community from the Lucknow area spoke in
support of 50 acre farm parcel sizes.
Members of the Public at-large –
John Wilson, Municipality of South Bruce – supports 50 acre parcel size.
Andy Robinson, Municipality of Kincardine (between Kincardine and Tiverton) along
the shoreline – concerns related to wind turbine usage of land and the de-evaluation of
his property.
Anne Eadie, Huron-Kinloss property owner – supports 50 acre parcel size as an avenue
to expand farm operations for young farmers.
George Carter, Huron-Kinloss property owner – supports 50 acre parcel size – as a
means to transfer farm land to children.
Karen Armstrong-Johnston – supports 50 acre farm parcel size.
Lorne Underwood who is a member the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture a
number of Bruce County organizations has indicated that he supports 50 acre farm
parcels if they are kept in agriculture, not for estate residential lots.
Lorne Shantz, Paisley Southampton area – supports the recommendation from Bruce
County Planning staff.
Seconded by Mr. McIver
That we recommend to Bruce County Council that Amendment No. 98 to the Bruce County
Official Plan be approved.
Carried.
2.4
Presentation on Official Plans and Zoning By-Laws
Leah Andrews, Staff Planner presented a report on Official Plans and Zoning By-Laws, a copy
of which was circulated for Committee’s information.
2.5
Consents
(a)
Refusal
Department staff have evaluated the following severance applications and recommend
refusal : B-113/06.38.
Mr. Ron Klages representing the applicant addressed Committee in support of the
application.
Moved by Mr. McIver
That we recommend application B-113/06.38 be deferred for further discussion.
Carried.
2.6
Wiarton Official Plan Amendment No. 8 – Wayne Ward c/o Tom Whitcroft, Pk Part Lot 1,
Plan 266, Highway 6 W, [272 Berford Street], former Town of Wiarton, Town of South Bruce
Peninsula
Sabine Hammel, Staff Planner joined Committee and explained that Bruce County Council has
been delegated the authority from the Minister of Municipal Affairs, to approve amendments to
Local Official Plans. A public meeting for the proposed Amendment was held on February 12,
2007. The Council of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula recommended that the proposed
Local Official Plan Amendment No.8 be adopted. The Amendment will be forwarded to
County Council for final approval.
The purpose of the Local Official Plan Amendment is to change the designation of the proposed
severed lot from ‘Residential’ to ‘Highway Commercial’ and ‘Industrial’ to allow a funeral
chapel on an existing residential lot.
Moved by Mr. McIver
That the ATP APPROVE Official Plan Amendment No. 8 for lands described as Park PT Lot 1,
Plan 266, Highway 6 W, [272 Berford Street], Town of South Bruce Peninsula (geographic
Town of Wiarton), and that the Director be authorized to sign the approval sheet.
2.7
South Bruce Official Plan Amendment No. 2 – Municipality of South Bruce, Part Park Lot 1,
Lots 17 to 19, Part Lot 20,Absalom E, Part Lots 24 to 30, Simpson, N Part Lot 26, Plan 48,
former Village of Mildmay, Municipality of South Bruce
Bruce County Council has been delegated the authority from the Minister of Municipal Affairs,
to approve amendments to Local Official Plans. A public meeting for the proposed
Amendment was held on February 13, 2007. The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce
recommended that the proposed Local Official Plan Amendment No. 2 be adopted. The
Amendment will be forwarded to County Council for final approval.
The purpose of the Local Official Plan Amendment is to change the designation on part of the
subject lands from ‘Open Space’ to ‘Institutional’ to allow for a medical building.
Moved by Warden Twolan
That the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee APPROVE Amendment No. 2 for lands
described as Plan 48, East Part Lots 24 to 30, Absalom, Municipality of South Bruce
(geographic Village of Mildmay), and that the Director be authorized to sign the approval sheet.
Carried.
2.8
Town of Kincardine Official Plan Amendment No. 13 – Inverhuron Homes c/o Otis / Eplett,
Lots F and G, Plan 61, Lot 10, Plan 127 [771 – 781 Broadway Street], former Town of
Kincardine, Municipality of Kincardine
Bruce County Council has been delegated the authority from the Minister of Municipal Affairs,
to approve amendments to Local Official Plans. A public meeting for the proposed Amendment
was held on March 14. The Council of the Municipality of Kincardine adopted the Local
Official Plan Amendment. The Amendment will be forwarded to County Council for final
approval.
The purpose of the Local Official Plan Amendment is to redesignate lands from ‘Residential’
and ‘Highway Commercial’ to ‘Highway Commercial Special (Special Policy Area No. 13)’ to
permit Highway Commercial uses in an area so designated. The application is consistent with
the Provincial Policy Statement and complies with the intent of the County of Bruce Official
Plan and Town of Kincardine Official Plan.
Seconded by Mr. Smith
That the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee APPROVE the proposed Town of
Kincardine Official Plan Amendment No.13 for lands described as Lots F and G, Plan 61, Lot
10, Plan 127 [771 – 781 Broadway Street], Municipality of Kincardine, (geographic Town of
Kincardine), and that the Director be authorized to sign the approval sheet.
Carried.
3.
3.1
9-1-1 Agreement – Chippewas of Nawash
The Band Council wishes to purchase the Enhanced 9-1- Emergency Reporting Services
(otherwise known as the 9-1-1 PERS [Public Emergency Reporting Service]) from the County.
The Band Council has also put into place a comprehensive municipal addressing system which
is displayed by signs on each property and at street intersections and has arranged for reliable
dispatch providers (with the capacity to receive 9-1-1 information) to the police and fire
departments which service the Chippewas of Nawash.
Moved by Mr. McIver
That we recommend to Bruce County Council that a By-Law be introduced authorizing the
execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and the Chippewas
for Enhanced 9-1-1- Emergency Reporting Services
Carried.
3.2
IN-CAMERA
Moved by Mrs. Gilbert
That we do now move in-camera to discuss a property issue.
Carried.
The Committee then moved in-camera with the Presenting Department Head Chris LaForest,
CAO Wayne Jamieson, Terry Sanderson , Administrator – Ontario Works and Darlene Batte,
Administrative Assistant remaining in the Chambers. Department Councillor Bagnato
remained in the Chair.
The Committee arose from the in-camera session and the regular Committee of the Whole
Session of the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee resumed.
That the Director of Planning be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with
Parks Canada.
Carried.
3.3
Bruce Grey Trails Network – Funding Request
Bruce Grey Trails Network would like to express sincere thank to the County of Bruce for its
continued support for the development of a regional trail network. For 2007, Bruce Grey Trails
Network is requesting a further $12,500.00 to support the ATV Initiative and a further
$8,000.00 to provide staff support to permit the further development of projects and to
continually upgrade and update the website (www.brucegreytrails.com).
That we recommend this request be noted and filed and discussed during 2007 budget
deliberations.
Carried.
3.4
Ontario Funding Agreement
The Province of Ontario and Bruce County Tourism have prepared an Agreement which would
provide investment assistance to Bruce County Tourism to develop 3 micro-sites in French
targeting activities and services that are matched to the demands of the Francophone consumer.
The support will allow the region to remove language barriers on the Internet and create a more
effective and welcoming environment for travel planning for Francophone markets.
That we recommend that the Warden execute the Agreement between ‘Her Majesty the Queen
in Right of Ontario’ (as represented by the Minister of Tourism) and Bruce County Tourism.
Carried.
4.
COUNCIL
4.1
Bruce County Farm Safety Association – Thanking County for continued financial support and
including a review of 2006 activities.
That this request be noted, filed and discussed during 2007 budget deliberations.
Carried.
4.2
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority – Source Water Protection
The Province of Ontario will be introducing regulations shortly to provide for the
implementation of local Source Protection Planning Committees (SPC) for Drinking Water
Source Protection Planning under the new Clean Water Act.
A Municipal Information Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday March 28, 2007 in the
Auditorium of the Huron County Health Unit complex just south of Clinton at 77722B London
Road, Hwy 4 South. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will end at 12 noon.
5.
5.1
INFORMATION ITEMS
County Grey –Re: Twinning Mission – Xinyi China
Mr. LaForest requested Committee’s direction on how to proceed with the request from the
Community Development Corporation for a Letter of Intent to be supported for the Proposed
Twinning Mission with China. A copy of the letter to the CDC from Grey County indicating
that they are not prepared to submit a Letter of Intent for this proposal was circulated for
Committee’s information. Grey County is of the opinion that both the Federal and Provincial
Governments are actively pursuing trade initiatives from China and that Grey County would be
best to pursue involvement through those activities.
While the majority of Committee is somewhat interested in pursuing this twinning initiative, it
was noted that additional information is required and has been requested on several occasions,
but not yet received to date.
That the Warden and Committee Chair set up a meeting with Community Development
Corporation staff to obtain additional information and clarification on this initiative, prior to
making a commitment and further that $10,000 be placed in a Reserve for this purpose.
Carried.
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
Geocache Project
Follow-Up to Warden’s Report
Proposed Bio-Diesel Pilot Project
2006 Census Reports – Population
Arran-Elderslie Council Comments – Re: Official Plan Amendment No. 99 (Five Year
Review)
6.
ADJOURNMENT.
Department Head
Department Councillor
AGRICULTURE, TOURISM AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
April 19, 2007
Walkerton, Ontario
Warden Twolan moved into the Chair in Committee of the Whole and called the meeting to order. Mr.
Bill Hollo, Deputy - Director joined Warden Twolan as the presenting Department Head. Staff
Planners in attendance: Leah Andrews, Kara Van Myall, Sylvia Rafalski-Misch and Heather James.
Wayne Jamieson, CAO and Committee Members except Councillor Bagnato were in attendance.
Regrets: Councillor Bagnato, Chris LaForest, Director of Planning
Recording Secretary: Darlene Batte, Administrative Assistant / Nicole McIver
Pecuniary Interest: None Declared
DELEGATIONS:
SOUTH WEST REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Dan Gieruszak
Mr. Dan Gieruszak joined Committee and made a presentation on the Southwest Regional Economic
Development (SWEA). He explained that a movement is underway in Southwest Ontario to unite
business and community leaders in an effort to promote economic growth and prosperity on a regional
basis.
While still in its early stages, the Southwest Economic Assembly (SWEA) already includes
representatives from businesses, industry, chambers of commerce, prominent colleges and universities,
municipalities, development agencies and other governmental organizations.
The members seek to engage communities throughout Southwest Ontario in the promotion and
development of the region’s economic potential, particularly with respect to trade and manufacturing,
agriculture and agri-food, tourism and culture, and the knowledge economy.
A conference is scheduled for May 10 - 12, 2007 in Windsor and Mr. Gieruszak requested
Committee’s consideration to support this in principle with the expectation that if supported, a request
will be made for financial support in 2008.
Following the presentation Mr. Gieruszak entertained questions from Committee. During Committee
discussions, a concern related to the lack of federal funding to this region for economic development
was noted. Another concern is the lack of post-secondary education facilities in this area.
That we recommend support of the Southwest Economic Assembly and the following actions:
(i)
(ii)
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focus on key sectors and the economy – Trade and Manufacturing, Agriculture and Agrifoods, Tourism and Culture, and the Knowledge Economy;
develop a draft business plan, including governance, funding requirements, and funding to
achieve the Mission, Vision and Objectives of the Assembly;
establish an initial goal for a four-year funding commitment for economic development
within South-western Ontario;
(iv)
reconvene community leaders for the Second Southwest Economic Assembly in Windsor,
no later than May 31, 2007;
and further that this request be referred for consideration during 2008 budget deliberations.
Carried.
PRESENTATION ON PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT - Dwayne Evans, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing
Mr. Bill Hollo, Deputy-Director welcomed and introduced Mr. Dwayne Evans from the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing. Mr. Evans made a presentation to Committee on the Provincial Policy
Statement. Following the presentation, Mr. Evans entertained questions from Committee Members.
STAFF PRESENTATION: SITE PLAN CONTROL - Sylvia Rafalski-Misch
Staff Planner, Sylvia Rafalski-Misch made a presentation to Committee to provide an overview of Site
Plan Control. She provided a number of examples of locations which have included site plan control.
Sylvia concluded her presentation by commenting that “Site plan approval is a useful tool to address
practical issues of development, to ensure that it fits in with neighbouring properties, to address impact
on adjacent public facilities, and to ensure that the character of development fits with the area.”
1.
MINUTES
Moved by Mr. McIver
That the minutes of the March 22nd, 2007 meeting be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
2.
2.1
Consent Application B-113-2006.38
At the March 22, 2007 ATP Committee meeting, the Committee deferred application B-1132006.38 Reg Lageer c/o Ron Klages. Staff were recommending refusal of the application. A
discussion was held at this meeting with regard to the proposed size of the lot addition. The
applicant was proposing a 5.5-acre lot addition in the Agricultural designation. The Planning
Department had proposed a compromise of a 1.74-acre lot addition, which would resolve the
MDS issues; the encroachment of the septic system on the retained property; and increase the
land holdings for the application. A compromise of a 2.31-acre lot addition has been reached
and therefore, staff recommended approval of the application as modified.
Moved by Mr. Oswald
That we approve lot addition application B-113-2006.38, based on the dimensions as presented
in the Directors report and subject to standard conditions.
Carried.
2.2
Official Plan Amendment No. 10 to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Official Plan
(Kirkland, former Wiarton High School site)
On March 26th, 2007 the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Council passed By-Law 12-2007 to
adopt the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Official Plan Amendment and By-Law 13-2007 to
amend the Town of Wiarton Zoning By-law 1996.12, in association with the redevelopment of
the former high school in Wiarton.
The subject property is located at 239 William St. and Lot 8 to 12 Div S. within the urban limits
of Wiarton. In late 2005, early 2006 a combined public school and high school were opened in
Wiarton at the western edge of the Town. With the new facilities opening, the Bluewater
District School Board went through a process to dispose of the excess, former highschool site.
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula acquired the former high school site as part of this process
and intends to sell the property for residential development.
The applicant is proposing an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to
utilize the site for a residential townhouse development and a mixed residential development
within the former high school (apartment style with the potential for a day nursery).
Moved by Mr. Smith
That we, by resolution, approve OPA #10 to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Official Plan,
and further that the Director be authorized to sign the required decision sheet.
Carried.
3.
3.1
By-law to Declare certain lands Surplus
Mr. Hollo noted by resolution of the ATP committee, that the Director has been working
towards the sale of two parcels of County forest land.
The first proposed sale involves a site currently occupied by Parks Ontario. The site has been
occupied by Parks Ontario since the inception of the Sauble Falls Provincial Park. The lands
abut the main park entrance on the west side of County Road 13, and include lands on the east
side of the road, currently occupied by an office building, utility building and group camping
area. A Market Value appraisal was undertaken by a licensed real estate appraiser. A reference
plan for the lands has been prepared and deposited. A previous resolution was passed by the
Committee authorizing the Director to proceed with the sale at market value, subject to the
lands being declared surplus. The County has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Province for the transfer.
The second proposed sale involves lands around the existing Lindsay Township Landfill Site
(Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula). The transfer of the lands was requested by the
local municipality, to provide a buffer area for the licensed land fill area, as per the
requirements of the Certificate of Approval. Committee previously authorized the Director to
work towards the transfer of the lands. An estimate of fair market value has been undertaken
by a licensed real estate agent. The County has commissioned the reference plan, which should
be ready some time early this summer.
Moved by Mr. Smith
That we recommend that a by-law be introduced declaring the following lands surplus:
Part of 1 of Reference Plan 3R- 8091 Plan of Survey of part of Mill Lot or Block A Upon the
River Au Sable, Town of South Bruce Peninsula, Parts 1, 2, 3 of Reference Plan 3R-7953 Plan
of Survey of part of Mill Lot or Block A Upon the River Au Sable, Town of South Bruce
Peninsula.
Part of Lots 18, 19 and 20, Concession 3 WBR, Township of Lindsay, Municipality of Northern
Bruce Peninsula.
Carried.
3.2
Lease Agreement – CBS signs, for Billboard located on County Rail Trail Lands
The CBS signs has proposed a new lease agreement lease Agreement with CBS, for a sign
located on the south side Highway 4/9 approximately 60m south of Highway 9. The Term of
this Lease shall be effective April 9 2007. The lease provides for yearly payments of $2,000. In
year two (02) of the term the rental shall increase by 10% percent and each subsequent year
thereafter of the said term, the rental shall increase by 2.5% percent per annum, for a total 5year lease term.
That we approve the lease with CBS Outdoors, and further that the Director be authorized to
sign the lease agreement.
Carried.
4.
COUNCIL
4.1
Ministry of Natural Resources – inviting public comment for a proposed stocking of brown
trout into the Saugeen River.
Moved by Mr. Smith
That we recommend this correspondence be noted and filed.
Carried.
4.2
Hydro One Networks Inc. – announcing that Hydro One will begin the planning and approvals
process required to build a new 500 kilovolt transmission line from the Bruce Power Complex
in Kincardine to Hydro One’s switching station in Milton.
Moved by Mr. Smith
Carried.
4.3
Ontario Forestry Coalition – Re: Proposed Species at Risk Legislation - advising that the
Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of Natural Resources is working to introduce new
legislation dealing with the protection of Species at Risk. (attachment)
Moved by Mr. Smith
Carried.
4.4
Residents and ratepayers, homeowners and beach associations located along the Lake Huron
Coastline, South of Kincardine – requesting the County’s support for the current initiative to
establish a program and funding to address concerns related to improving water quality along
the Lake Huron Shoreline.
It was noted that money has been allocated in the budget for this purpose.
5
INFORMATION ITEMS
5.1
Tender Award, Tourism Guidebook Printing
The Tourism Office released the Guidebook tender (BCPL#07-01) for the printing of 50,000
Explore the Bruce Adventure Guides (a) and 100,000 Adventure Passports (b), by invitation to
4 firms. 3 tenders were received and opened on Wednesday March 21, 2007, by the ClerkTreasurer and the Tourism Manager, and the summary is as follows:
RBW – Transcontinental (Owen Sound)
Finlay Publishing
(Ayton)
Quebecor World (Richmond Hill)
a) $36,701
a) $46, 898
a) $28,904
b)$11,701
b)$3,742
b)$3,735
= $48,402
= $50,640
= $32,639
Staff undertook the tender in accordance with Section 13.2 of the Policies and Procedures
Manual and awarded the tender to Quebecor World (Richmond Hill) for a total of $32,639 and
it was noted that the Director shall sign the required contract.
Moved by Mr. McIver
Seconded by Mrs. Gilbert
That we support the recommendation made by staff to award the tender to Quebecor World
(Richmond Hill) in the amount of $32,639.
Carried.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Kraemer suggested that a topic for future discussion may be to consider the
establishment of seasonal tourism offices or kiosks at the gateways or entrances to the County
in a few prominent locations.
It was agreed that the CAO and Deputy-Director of Planning will discuss this suggestion with
Chris Hughes and ask that he attend the next scheduled Committee meeting
7.
ADJOURNMENT.
Department Head
Department Councillor
Item 1.2
County of Bruce
Planning & Economic Development Department
Planning Report
Application:
File No.:
Date:
SUBJECT:
Official Plan Amendment
BCOPA #102-07.31
May 17, 2007
Application to re-designate lands to permit the establishment of an aggregate extraction
area.
REASONS FOR AND NATURE OF THE APPLICATION:
The proposed Official Plan Amendment would add a ‘Pits and Quarries’ symbol to the
subject property and redesignate lands from ‘A – Agriculture’ to ‘H – Hazard’. A
subsequent Zoning By-law Amendment will implement the Official Plan Amendments.
SUMMARY:
The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and complies with the
intent of the County of Bruce Official Plan.
PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATION:
Subject to review of objections and submissions arising from the Public Meeting, I
recommend that the Application BE APPROVED.
I. CONTEXT:
Registered Owner:
Applicant:
Agent:
Related File(s):
Legal Description:
Municipal Address:
Lot Description:
Frontage
Depth
Area
Area to Be Redesignated:
Access:
Services:
Uses /
Buildings & Structures:
Current County OP
Designation:
Proposed County OP
Designation:
Local OP Designation:
Local Zoning By-law (98-22):
Current
Proposed
Zoning Restrictions:
Surrounding Land Uses:
Bester Forest Products
None
Cuesta Planning Consultants Inc.
Municipality of Brockton Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z-20-07.31
Part Lot 8, Concession 9 and 10, Municipality of Brockton (geographic Township
of Greenock)
100 Schmidt Lake Road
+/- 402 m (1320 ft)
+/- 1712 m (5617 ft)
+/- 68.8 ha (170 ac)
+/- 20.2 ha (49.91 ac)
Schmidt Lake Road, year-round municipal road
Private water and septic system
Agricultural, containing a house, barn and three sheds
‘A - Agriculture’ and ‘H – Hazard’
‘A - Agriculture’ and ‘H – Hazard’ with ‘Pits and Quarries’ symbol
N/A
‘A1 – General Agriculture’ and ‘EP – Environmental Protection’
‘M3 – Extractive Industrial’; ‘A1-22 – General Agriculture Special’; ‘EP’ to remain
unchanged
None
Agricultural
II.
MATTERS ARISING FROM AGENCY CIRCULATION
None.
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Bester Forest Products Ltd. C/o Cuesta PlanningConsultants Inc.
BCOPA #102-07.31
III.
MATTERS ARISING FROM PUBLIC CIRCULATION
SVCA
The SVCA has no objection to the approval of the official plan amendment and the passing of the zoning
by-law provided the revised Hazard Land Designation and EP zone are implemented in the final
schedules. The Authority used the approved Site Plan for the aggregate licence and followed the
excavation setback line which also recognized the recommended setbacks from the ANSI (Area of
Natural and Scientific Interest) and PSW (Provincially Significant Wetland). No extraction or site alteration
is permitted in the established setbacks from these features except to all of the internal haul route (haul
route not included in the EP zone).
From the direction of MMAH, the Planning Department has not shown the ‘Hazard Land
Comment:
Area’ over the lands to be designated for aggregate extraction. All required setbacks from the ANSIs and
PSWs will be addressed through the MNR.
IV.
MATTERS ARISING FROM PROVINCIAL INTERESTS, POLICY STATEMENTS OR PLANS
Provincial Policy Statement
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing notes that the application must be consistent with Sections
2.1, 2.2, 2.5 and 3.1 of the PPS.
V.
MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN
None.
VI.
MATTERS ARISING FROM LOCAL PLANNING DOCUMENTS
The agent has submitted an application to amend the Zoning By-law in order to permit aggregate
extraction on the subject lands.
VII.
OTHER ISSUES / MATTERS
None.
PREPARED BY:
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Heather James, Planner for the County of Bruce and the Municipality of Brockton
BCOPA #102-07.31
APPENDIX
‘DUE DILIGENCE’ CHECKLIST
Applicable
Policy
I. Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)
Section
Policy
1.0
1.1
Comment
2.3.4
Building Strong Communities
Managing and Directing Land Use to Achieve Efficient Development and Land Use
Patterns
Settlement Areas
Rural Areas in Municipalities
Rural Areas in Territory Without Municipal Organization
Coordination
Employment Areas
Housing
Public Spaces, Parks and Open Space
Infrastructure and Public Service Facilities
Sewage and Water
Transportation Systems
Transportation and Infrastructure Corridors
Airports
Waste Management
Long-Term Economic Prosperity
Energy and Air Quality
Wise Use and Management of Resources
Natural Heritage
Water
Agriculture
Permitted Uses
New land uses, including the creation of lots, and new or expanding livestock
facilities shall comply with the minimum distance separation formulae.
Lot Creation and Lot Adjustments
2.3.5
2.4
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.5
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.6
3.0
3.1
3.2
Removal of Land from Prime Agricultural Areas
Minerals and Petroleum
Protection of Long-Term Resource Supply
Rehabilitation
Extraction in Prime Agricultural Areas
Mineral Aggregate Resources
Mineral aggregate resources shall be protected for long-term use.
Protection of Long-Term Resource Supply
Rehabilitation
Extraction in Prime Agricultural Areas
Wayside Pits and Quarries, Portable Asphalt Plants and Portable Concrete Plants
Cultural Heritage and Archaeology
Protecting Public Health and Safety
Natural Hazards
Human-made Hazards
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.6.4
1.6.5
1.6.6
1.6.7
1.6.8
1.7
1.8
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.3.3
2.3.3.3
II. Other Provincial Interests
Ministry
Policy
MMAH
MCul
MOE
MTO
MNR
MDS Guidelines
OMAFRA
Comment
III. County of Bruce Official Plan
4.8
Mineral Resource
5.5
Agricultural Areas
5.8
Hazard Land Area
IV. Local Official Plan
N/A
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BCOPA #102-07.31
Item 2.1
COUNTY OF BRUCE
PLANNING REPORT
File: BCOPA #94-06.34
Date: May 17, 2007
SUBMITTED TO:
Chairman and Members of the Agriculture, Tourism & Planning Committee
SUBMITTED BY:
Planning and Economic Development Department
SUBJECT:
Application to amend the Bruce County Official Plan by David Inglis for lands
described as Lot 28, Concession 3 NDR and Lot 12, Concession 4, Municipality
of Brockton (geographic Township of Brant).
RECOMMENDATION:
That Bruce County Official Plan Amendment No. 94-06.34 for lands described as Lot 28, Concession 3
NDR and Lot 12, Concession 4, Municipality of Brockton (geographic Township of Brant) be REFUSED.
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT
The proposed Official Plan Amendment is intended to permit the creation of an undersized agricultural lot,
which is recognized as being an originally surveyed 50-acre Crown lot. On December 21, 2006, the
Agricultural, Tourism and Planning Committee recommended a decision of deferral of this application until
more extensive mapping of originally surveyed 50-acre Crown lots had been completed in the County
along with an open house and a public meeting. A decision of approval for originally surveyed 50-acre
Crown lots was made by the Council of the County of Bruce on April 5, 2007. During the 20-day appeal
period, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appealed the decision.
FACTS
Legal Description:
Lot Description:
Frontage
Depth
Area
Existing Uses:
Proposed Uses:
Structures:
Access:
Servicing:
OP Designation:
Zoning Designation:
Livestock Restriction:
Building Restriction:
Lot to be Severed (Lot 12)
Lot to be Retained (Part Lot 28)
Lot 28, Concession 3 NDR and Lot 12, Concession 4, Municipality of
Brockton (geographic Township of Brant)
+/- 402 m (1320 ft)
+/- 1005.84 m (3300 ft)
+/- 40.47 ha (100 ac)
+/- 201 m (660 ft)
+/- 1005.84 m (3300 ft)
+/- 20.24 ha (50 ac)
Agricultural
Agricultural
None
House, barn and shed
Concession 4 East; year-round Concession 2 East NDR; yearmaintained road
round maintained road
None
Private well and septic system
‘Agricultural’ with ‘Hazard Land Area’ overlay
‘A1 – General Agriculture’ and ‘EP – Environmental Protection’
None
None
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
The amendment is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and does not conform to the
policies of the Bruce County Official Plan.
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Inglis
Item 2.3
COUNTY OF BRUCE
Date: May 17, 2007
File: Bill 184, Endangered Species Act, 2007
SUBMITTED TO:
The Chairman and Members of the County of Bruce Agriculture, Tourism
and Planning/Land Division Committee
SUBMITTED BY:
County of Bruce Planning and Economic Development Department Walkerton Office
REFERENCE:
Endangered Species Act, 2007
Recommendation:
1.
That Council adopt this report
2.
That Council forward this report to the Minister of Natural Resources, and
to the Clerk of the Standing Committee on General Government of the
Province of Ontario
Background
The Ontario Endangered Species Act was originally enacted in the early 1970’s, and
was one of the first such Acts in Canada. This Act is simple in concept --- it makes it an
offence to harm a prescribed endangered species or endangered species habitat.
Endangered species and habitats are defined by regulation.
Starting in 2006, the Provincial government started a review of the Act, which is now at
the second reading stage in the Ontario Legislature. Committee hearings are being
held this month. The deadline for written submissions is Tuesday, May 8, 2007.
On April 12, 2007, the Warden and the Deputy Director attended an informal meeting
with the Minister of Natural Resources at McGregor Provincial Park, at which the
Minister outlined the proposed Act.
There were questions and suggestions made, most of which related to implementation
measures, rather than details of the Act itself.
Details of the Proposed Act
Under the current Act, endangered species are defined by regulation.
Under the proposed Act, a Committee, comprised of experts in the field of native wild
species and their habitats, including aboriginal representation, will be appointed by
cabinet. This Committee (Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario, or
COSSARO) will be responsible for identifying species at risk, and defining the specified
geographic area of their habitat.
Page 1
Endangered Species Protection Act, 2007
Like the present Act, the new Act makes it an offence to harm protected species or their
habitats. The Ministry of Natural Resources, which is responsible for administration of
the Act, will have a designated official who will have the authority to designate species
and habitats that have been assessed by COSSARO. Following the designation, a
species recovery strategy must be developed and made public.
The Minister of Natural Resources will have the authority to enter into agreements, and
to issue a permit to authorize an activity, which would otherwise contravene the Act,
subject to defined limits, and methods, and provided it is authorized by cabinet. This
includes consultation with an expert on the impacts of an activity on the species, and
that reasonable alternatives have been considered, the best alternative adopted, and
adverse affects are minimized. For details, please consult the text of the Act.
Maximum penalties are increased.
The regulations will define further details on exemptions from the Act. These rely on the
EBR website, with postings on the site for 60 days prior to any action being taken.
The Act also proposed the formation of an Endangered Species Act Advisory
Committee.
Aboriginal traditional knowledge, and aboriginal interests are specifically addressed.
Further information on the existing and proposed Act can be found on the Ministry of
Natural Resources website (www.mnr.on.ca/mnr/speciesatrisk ), and on the publications
Ontario website (www.elaws.gov.on.ca) .
Discussion
At the meeting with the Minister, and in other correspondence that has been received by
the ATP, a number of concerns have been raised, including:
Compensation for private landowners whose land includes a designated
habitat
Concern about conditions of certificates and licenses under the new Act
Relationship to the municipal land use planning process
Role of the Minister, or lack of it, in defining species and habitats as being
subject to the Act.
Under the current Act, the Minister has a key role in taking proposed species at risk to
cabinet for inclusion in the regulation. Under the new Act, the COSSARO will be
responsible for the designation. The Minister will have the ability to exempt activities
and projects from the designation.
Some of the concerns will not be able to be effectively addressed until the Act is in
place, along with related regulations, and the new species and habitat identification
process is operating.
However, we have identified some concerns, and the means of addressing these
concerns.
Page 2
1.
Notice. The information provided by the Minister, and in other
background materials, relies on use of the Environmental Bill of Rights
website for notice and comment. We have found this site difficult for the
general public to access or use, and of course, it is not available at all to
those without internet access. As well, there is no mechanism to direct
the public to the website when something of interest is being considered.
We recommend that the Minister consider also placing
advertisements in newspapers with general distribution in the
geographic area of the habitats and species that are defined.
We also recommend that, once a specific geographic habitat is identified,
accurate electronic and paper mapping of the sites be provided to
each municipality, and approval agency in the vicinity of the identified
habitat.
2.
Compensation. Several representatives of the agricultural industry
attended the meeting, and expressed concern about the impact on
farmers who own land that is partially or fully identified as part of an
endangered species habitat. They asked for details about compensation
for such designations.
Parenthetically, we have learned that, at the debates on first and second
reading, a figure of $18,000,000 per year for compensation has been
suggested. We recommend that, where the designation of private lands
as endangered species habitat could prevent the historic use of the lands
in question, compensation is warranted.
We also recommend that the Minister provide a clearer direction on
conditions on which compensation will be granted, and to what
principles will apply to that compensation, in order to permit the farm
community, cottagers, and others who may potentially be impacts an
opportunity to provide their own suggestions and comments prior to final
proclamation of the Act.
3.
Relationship to Municipal Planning Authority. Obviously, the
designation of a species at risk habitat is something that must be
addressed in considering any planning application to a municipality, This
relates to the recommendations on notice under recommendation 1, so
that a municipality and the general public can clearly consider the matter
as required by the PPS.
Likewise, the ability of the Minister to grant exemptions to permit an
activity by agreement, regulation, or license/permit is of interest. We
suggest that the Minister clarify, in conjunction with the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the relationship between any actions
taken under the proposed Act and municipal responsibilities under
the Planning Act.
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Item 4.1(a)
NOTIFICATION
Commencement of the Environmental Assessment
of the Bruce to Milton Transmission Reinforcement Project
Terms of Reference
O N T A R I O ’ S
N E W
C L E A N
E N E R G Y
C O R R I D O R
The Environmental Assessment Process
The Bruce to Milton Transmission Reinforcement Project EA is
being undertaken in accordance with the Act. The first step
in the process is the preparation of a Terms of Reference. If
approved, the Terms of Reference will provide the framework
for the preparation of the environmental assessment. The Terms
of Reference will set out Hydro One’s work plan for addressing
the requirements of the Act when completing the environmental
assessment.
Consultation
Members of the public, property owners, stakeholder groups,
First Nations and Metis groups, government agencies and other
interested persons are encouraged to actively participate in the
planning process including the development of the Terms of
Reference by attending consultation opportunities or contacting
staff directly with comments or questions. Consultation
opportunities are planned throughout the planning process.
A first round of Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held in
communities along the proposed transmission line to provide
information about the project and the approvals processes, and
to obtain input from residents, farmers, business owners and other
interested stakeholders in the area. We will also be seeking input
from First Nations and Metis groups through a separate
engagement process. We encourage you to attend one of the
PICs, where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the
project, provide your input, and discuss any issues or concerns
with our project team.
Hydro One Networks Inc. (“Hydro One”) has initiated a Project under Ontario’s
Environmental Assessment Act (the “Act”) to build an approximately 180 kilometre double
circuit 500,000 volt (500 kV) transmission line on a widened existing transmission corridor
connecting the Bruce Power facility (“Bruce”) in Kincardine to Hydro One’s switching
station in Milton (“Milton”).
The Bruce to Milton line will provide the capability to reliably and safely transmit
approximately 3000 additional megawatts of electricity from the Bruce area to southern
Ontario and support the Province’s climate change and clean air initiatives. The Province’s
newest clean energy corridor will deliver emission-free power from new wind generation,
and the refurbished Bruce Power nuclear units. The earliest in-service date for the new line
is the end of 2011.
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA), the provincial agency responsible for developing a
long-term Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP) for the Province, has determined the need
for this transmission line, the timing and the preferred route. The OPA’s analysis looked
at various options to increase the capacity of the electricity transmission system in
southwestern Ontario. Its final recommendation considers the technical requirements,
total system capacity, provincial land use policy and the overall cost to Ontario electricity
consumers.
The OPA has recommended that Hydro One begin the approvals process required to
build the new 500 kV line from Bruce to Milton. The new line is expected to be located
immediately adjacent to the existing transmission line on a widened corridor. Additional
easement interests of approximately 53 m to 61 m (175 – 200 feet) in width adjacent to
the existing corridor will be required as shown on the study area map. In a limited number
of cases, property purchases will be required where homes or buildings occupy the
widened corridor.
Public Information Centres
Monday, April 30, 4 – 8 p.m.
Best Western Governor’s Inn
791 Durham Street, Kincardine
Tuesday, May 1, 4 – 8 p.m.
Hanover Regional Aquatic Centre, Auditorium
269 7th Avenue, Hanover
Wednesday, May 2, 4 – 8 p.m.
Egremont Optimist Centre
392137 Concession 2, Holstein
Thursday, May 3, 4 – 8 p.m.
Marsville Community Hall
191282 13th Line, Marsville
Monday, May 7, 4 – 8 p.m.
Grand Valley and District Community Centre
Grand River Room
90 Main Street North, Grand Valley
Tuesday, May 8, 4 – 8 p.m.
Erin Community Centre/Erin Centre 2000
Shamrock Room
14 Boland Drive, Erin
Wednesday, May 9, 4 – 8 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 197
15 Wright Avenue, Acton
If you wish to be added to the project mailing list or would like further
information about the project, and any future public meetings, contact:
Carrie-Lynn Ognibene
Hydro One Networks Inc.
Tel: 1-866-345-6799 (locally 416-345-6799)
Fax: (416) 345-6984
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.HydroOneNetworks.com/BrucetoMilton
For more information about the Ontario Power Authority and the need for the new
transmission line, visit www.powerauthority.on.ca.
Please be advised that any of your personal information contained in your submission will become part of
the public record files for this matter and may be released, if requested, to any person unless your submission
states that you do not consent to your personal information becoming part of the public record files and
disclosed to any person upon request.
For further information visit www.HydroOneNetworks.com/BrucetoMilton
Bringing Power to the People of Ontario™
Item 4.1(b)
Item 4.1(c)
Ontario Energy
Board
Commission de l’Énergie
de l’Ontario
EB-2007-0051
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND WRITTEN HEARING
ACCESS TO LAND PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF LEAVE TO CONSTRUCT
THE BRUCE-MILTON TRANSMISSION REINFORCEMENT PROJECT
Hydro One Networks Inc. (the “Applicant” or “Hydro One”) has filed an application (the
“Access Application”) with the Ontario Energy Board (the “Board”) dated March 30,
2007 under section 98 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.15,
Schedule B (the “Act”). This Access Application is related to an application by Hydro
One filed with the Board on March 29, 2007 for leave to construct a transmission
reinforcement project between the Bruce Power Facility and Milton Switching Station
(“Bruce-Milton Transmission Reinforcement Project”), which was assigned Board File
No. EB-2007-0050.
The Access Application seeks an interim Order providing Hydro One and its agents
access to land affected by the proposed Bruce-Milton Transmission Reinforcement
Project. The purpose is limited to conducting legal and engineering surveys, soil
testing, property appraisals, biological and archeological surveys and environmental
investigations together with route access for testing-related vehicles and equipment,
commencing in the spring of 2007. Hydro One indicated that delaying collection of
information, beyond the spring, summer and fall of 2007, would delay the proposed inservice date of the Bruce-Milton Transmission Reinforcement Project beyond 2011.
The Board’s approval of the interim Order, if granted, would be solely to facilitate the
collection of the information enumerated above and would not presume approval by the
Board of Hydro One’s related application requesting leave to construct the Bruce-Milton
Transmission Reinforcement Project.
The Bruce-Milton Transmission Reinforcement Project involves the proposed
construction of approximately 180 kilometres of double-circuit 500 Kilovolt (“kV”)
Ontario Energy Board
-2electricity transmission line adjacent to the existing transmission corridor (500 kV and/or
230 kV ). The proposed transmission line extends from the Bruce Power Facility in
Kincardine Township to Hydro One’s Milton Switching Station in the town of Milton,
requiring related modifications at the Milton, Bruce A and Bruce B transmission stations.
The target in-service date is the Fall of 2011. Hydro One was directed to file separate
Notice of Application on all affected landowners in respect of the Bruce-Milton
Transmission Reinforcement Project.
A map showing the location of the proposed facilities is shown in Attachment “A” to this
Notice.
The Board has assigned File No. EB-2007-0051 to this Access application.
Who Can Participate and How
Directly affected landowners, who own property along the proposed right-of-way
and were served with this Notice either personally, by courier, or by registered
mail, can participate in this proceeding.
Note: Under section 98 of the Act, Hydro One is required to attempt to reach
agreement with landowners in respect of any damage to their properties resulting
from access to their land. Failing agreement, any damages resulting from access
to land will be determined in the manner set out in section 100 of the Act.
This Access Application will be decided by way of written hearing unless a party
satisfies the Board that there is good reason for holding an oral hearing. If you are an
affected landowner and object to a written hearing in this matter, you must provide
written reasons why an oral hearing is necessary. Any objections to a written hearing
must be received by the Board and copied to the Applicant within 10 days of the date
this Notice was served.
You can participate in two ways. You can either send a letter of comment or you can
file a submission with the Board.
1.
The Board accepts letters of comment by either post or e-mail. Our e-mail
address is [email protected]. Please include the application file
reference number in the subject line of your e-mail.
-32.
If you wish to file a submission with the Board, please:
I. file such submission in writing setting out your views on this Access Application.
The Board is primarily concerned with submissions regarding the Applicant’s
need for and the timing of access to the land of affected landowners, and will not
deal with the related leave to construct application for the Bruce-Milton
Transmission Reinforcement Project or matters pertaining thereto.
II. If you represent a group, provide a description of the group and its membership;
III. You must forward to the Board nine paper copies, and if possible, an electronic
copy in Word format and in searchable PDF format, of your submission and
provide copies to the Applicant at the addresses below. All submissions must be
received no later than 21 days after the date this Notice was served.
IV.
If Hydro One Networks Inc. wishes to respond to the submissions of affected
landowners, such response must be filed with the Board and copied to any party
that made submissions no later than 28 days after the date this Notice was
served;
V. All submissions must quote File No. EB-2007-0051, and clearly state your name,
postal address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address. All
communications should be directed to the attention of the Board Secretary at the
address below, and be received no later than 4:45 p.m. on the required date.
Need More Information?
Further information on how to participate may be obtained by visiting the Board’s Web
site at www.oeb.gov.on.ca or by calling our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-6322727.
IMPORTANT
IF YOU DO NOT FILE AN OBJECTION TO A WRITTEN HEARING OR DO NOT
PARTICIPATE IN THE HEARING BY FILING A SUBMISSION IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THIS NOTICE, THE BOARD MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOUR
PARTICIPATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO FURTHER NOTICE IN
THIS PROCEEDING.
-4ADDRESSES
P.O. Box 2319, 27th Floor
2300 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4
8th Floor, South Tower
483 Bay Street
Toronto, ON, M5G 2P5
Attn: Ms. Kirsten Walli
Board Secretary
Attn: Mr. Glen MacDonald
Senior Advisor – Regulatory
Research and Administration
Tel: 1-888-632-6273 (Toll free)
Fax: 416-440-7656
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 416-345-5913
Fax: 416-345-5866
Solicitors for Hydro One Networks Inc.
Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP
Suite 2500, TransCanada Tower
450 First Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 5H1
Attn: Mr. James H. Smellie
Tel: 403-260-7013
Fax: 403-260-7024
Dated at Toronto, April 12, 2007
ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD
Original Signed By
Peter H. O’Dell
Assistant Board Secretary
Hrdro One Networks Inc.
8' Floor, South Tower
483 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2P5
www.HydroOne.com
Tel: 1416) 345-5700
Fax: (416) 345-5870
Cell: 1416)258-9383
[email protected]
Susan Frank
Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer
Regulatory Affairs
Item 4.1(d)
hydro~
one
BY COURIER
March 30, 2007
Ms. Kirsten Walli
Secretary
Suite 2700, 2300 Yonge Street
P.O. Box 2319
Toronto, ON.
M4P lE4
Dear Ms. Walli:
EB-2007-0051 - Hydro One Networks' Section 98 Early Access Application re: Bruce - Milton
Transmission Reinforcement oroiect - Aoolication
I am attaching ten (10) copies of the Hydro One Networks' Application pursuant to Section 98 of the
Ontario Energy Board Act for authority providing early access to land related to an application for leave
to construct a new 500 kV transmission line between Bruce and Milton, filed with the OEB on March
29,2007 (docket number EB-2007-0050). An electronic copy (text searchable Acrobat format on CD)
is provided with this letter.
Hydro One Networks' contacts for service of documents associated with this Application are listed in
Exhibit A, Tab 1, Schedule 1.
Sincerely,
Susan Frank
Attach.
Filed: March 30, 2007
EB-2007-0051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Page 1 of 13
ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD
1
2
In the matter of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998;
3
4
5
And in the matter of an Application by Hydro One Networks Inc., pursuant to subsection
6
98(1.1)(a) of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, for an Interim Order granting access to
7
land in connection with the Applicant’s request for leave to construct a new transmission
8
line in southwestern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area, from the Bruce Power Complex
9
on Lake Huron to the town of Milton.
10
11
APPLICATION
12
13
1.
The Applicant is Hydro One Networks Inc. (“Hydro One”), a subsidiary of Hydro
14
One Inc. The Applicant is an Ontario corporation with its head office in the City of
15
Toronto. Hydro One carries on the business, among other things, of owning and
16
operating transmission facilities within Ontario.
17
18
2. Hydro One hereby applies under subsection 98(1.1)(a) of the Ontario Energy Board
19
Act, 1998 (the “Act”) for an Interim Order of the Board providing for access by Hydro
20
One and its agents to land affected by the Applicant’s proposed Bruce to Milton 500
21
kV transmission line, prior to receiving the Board’s approval for leave to construct
22
that line pursuant to section 92 of the Act. The land access being sought is for the
23
limited purpose of conducting legal and engineering surveys, soil testing, property
24
appraisals, biological and archaeological surveys and environmental investigations,
25
together with route access for testing-related vehicles and equipment (collectively, the
26
“Early Access Activities”). The information to be obtained is necessary for fixing the
27
site of the work of the new transmission line. The information obtained will be used
28
in the approvals processes associated with the new line, including proceedings under
EB-2007-0051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Page 2 of 13
1
the OEB Act, Environmental Assessment Act and Expropriations Act. Access prior to
2
obtaining leave to construct is required to enable the Early Access Activities to
3
commence in the spring of 2007, in order to meet the target in-service date for the new
4
line of December, 2011.
5
6
3.
The Applicant’s section 92 application in relation to the new line was filed on March
7
29, 2007, under OEB docket number EB-2007-0050. That section 92 application
8
requests leave to construct a 500 kV transmission line in Bruce, Grey, Wellington,
9
and Dufferin counties, in the Regional Municipality of Halton, and in the
10
municipalities of Kincardine, Brockton, Hanover, West Grey, Southgate, Wellington
11
North, Erin, East Luther Grand Valley, East Garafraxa, Halton Hills and Milton. A
12
map showing the general location of the proposed line is included as Attachment A.
13
14
4.
The new line is required to meet the need identified by the Ontario Power Authority
15
(OPA) to increase the transmission transfer capability from the Bruce to the Greater
16
Toronto Area. That need is related to an expected shortfall between transmission
17
capability and the forecasted available generating capacity in the Bruce area. The
18
OPA’s analysis is filed in EB-2007-0050 at Exhibit B, Tab 6, Schedule 5, Appendix
19
1.
20
21
5.
In a letter dated March 23, 2007, the OPA advised Hydro One to initiate the activities
22
necessary to construct the new line and further indicated that it is crucial that
23
implementation work on the line proceed as quickly as possible, in order to meet the
24
earliest possible in-service date of December, 2011. The OPA’s letter is included in
25
EB-2007-0050 at Exhibit B, Tab 6, Schedule 5, Appendix 4. Attachment B includes
26
a schedule of the key activities for the new line required to achieve the target in-
27
service date, taken from Exhibit B, Tab 5, Schedule 2 of EB-2007-0050.
28
EB-2007-0051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Page 3 of 13
1
6.
The new line will require a 53m to 61m (175 ft to 200 ft) widening of the existing
2
transmission corridor running from the Bruce Power Complex to Hydro One’s Milton
3
Switching Station, a distance of approximately 180 kilometres.
4
approximately 400 different private, public and corporate land parcels affected by the
5
widening. Detailed maps of the affected properties are included in Exhibit B, Tab 6,
6
Schedule 11 of EB-2007-0050. A template of the temporary access agreement to be
7
made with landowners is included in that application in Exhibit B, Tab 6, Schedule
8
10, Appendix 7, and included below as Attachment C.
There are
9
10
7.
Many of the Early Access Activities, such as archaeological and biological surveys,
11
are needed as inputs for the Applicant’s Environmental Assessment (EA) process,
12
which will be ongoing in 2007 and 2008. If the Applicant were to wait to begin
13
collecting EA data until receiving leave to construct from the Board, expected by
14
October 2007, almost the entire 2007 data-gathering season would be lost.
15
Furthermore, as the collection of information for the EA requires the ground to be
16
bare, the time period for gathering data in the Fall of 2007 would likely be short, with
17
the imminent onset of winter. This would lead to a postponement in the bulk of the
18
EA information collection process to the 2008 season, beginning in the Spring. Such
19
a delay would cause a delay to the EA process and in fixing the route of the new line,
20
and would lead to EA approval that would likely occur beyond the Fall 2008 EA
21
approval date required to allow construction of the line to begin in early 2009, to
22
meet the target in-service date of late Fall 2011. Accordingly, early access to land is
23
required to meet the timelines for the EA approval process.
24
25
8.
The Early Access Activities relating to property appraisals and legal surveying are
26
required for negotiations with landowners to commence and for an expropriation plan
27
to be developed and filed. The expropriation plan must be approved and registered
28
under the OEB Act and Expropriations Act, respectively, prior to construction of the
EB-2007-0051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Page 4 of 13
1
line commencing in early 2009.
As legal surveys on the approximately 400
2
properties involved in the widening of the transmission corridor are expected to take
3
more than one year to complete, the surveys must begin prior to the Fall of 2007.
4
This will enable the surveys to be completed and the final expropriation plan to be
5
developed, approved and registered by the Fall of 2008, prior to the start of line
6
construction in early 2009. Waiting to commence the Early Access Activities until
7
the Board grants leave to construct would provide insufficient time to complete
8
property appraisals, undertake property negotiations, complete the legal survey work
9
and register the expropriation plan, even if leave to construct were granted by the Fall
10
of 2007. This would put in jeopardy the construction and in-service dates for the new
11
line.
12
13
9.
In a letter to Hydro One dated December 22, 2006, and filed as Exhibit B, Tab 6,
14
Schedule 5, Appendix 2 in EB-2007-0050, the OPA noted that, subject to a technical
15
viability study, the use of series compensation as a stop-gap measure may be
16
considered if approvals for the new line are unduly delayed.
17
compensation is currently estimated at approximately $100 million (see OPA
18
Transmission Discussion Paper #5, p. 51 filed as Exhibit B, Tab 6, Schedule 5,
19
Appendix 5 in EB-2007-0050).
20
until the Board grants leave to construct could accordingly have a significant
21
financial consequence for electricity ratepayers in the Province, if delays to the
22
approvals processes were to lead to a decision by the OPA to request or to accelerate
23
the request for installation of series compensation.
The cost of series
Waiting to commence the Early Access Activities
24
25
10.
Prior notification will be given to affected landowners of the Early Access Activities
26
and Hydro One will make best efforts to schedule the Early Access Activities to
27
minimize interference with farm operations.
28
expense any damage caused to landowners’ infrastructure or property, including crop
Hydro One will also repair at its
EB-2007-0051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Page 5 of 13
1
damage, as a result of the Early Access Activities. This is in accordance with
2
subsection 98(2) of the Act, under which landowners are to be compensated for
3
damages.
4
5
11.
For the reasons advanced above, Hydro One submits that is in the public interest for
6
the requested Interim Order for access to land to be granted and respectfully requests
7
the Board to do so.
8
9
12.
Hydro One requests a written hearing for this proceeding.
10
11
1. Hydro One requests that a copy of all documents filed with the Board be served on the
Applicant and the Applicant’s counsel, as follows:
12
13
14
a)
The Applicant:
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16
Mr. Glen MacDonald
17
Senior Advisor - Regulatory Research and Administration
18
19
20
Mailing Address:
8th Floor, South Tower
21
483 Bay Street
22
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2P5
23
Telephone:
(416) 345-5913
24
Fax:
(416) 345-5866
25
Electronic access:
[email protected]
26
EB-2007-0051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Page 6 of 13
1
b)
The Applicant’s counsel:
2
3
Mr. James H. Smellie
4
Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP
5
6
Mailing Address:
Suite 2500, TransCanada Tower
7
450 First Street S.W.
8
Calgary, Alberta
9
T2P 5H1
10
11
Telephone:
(403) 260-7013
12
Fax:
(403) 260-7024
13
Electronic access:
[email protected]
14
EB-2007-0051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Page 7 of 13
1
ATTACHMENT A
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EB-2007-0051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Page 9 of 13
1
ATTACHMENT B
2
Schedule of Key Activities
3
Bruce to Milton 500 kV line project
4
TASK
START
Submit Section 92 Application to OEB
Submit Section 98 Early Access
Application to OEB
Obtain Section 92 Approval from OEB
Submit Section 99 Expropriation
Application to OEB
Obtain Expropriation Approval from
OEB
Obtain EA Approval
Register Plans under Expropriation Act
Obtain Access to Property under
Expropriation Act
Line Construction
Project In-Service
5
FINISH
March 2007
March 2007
October 2007
December 2007
June 2008
September 2008
September 2008
December 2008
January 2009
September 2011
September 2011
EB-2007-0051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Page 9 of 13
1
ATTACHMENT C
2
Agreement
3
Testing and Associated Access Routes
4
EB-2007-02051
Exhibit A
Tab 1
Schedule 1
Attachment C
Page 11 of 13
Access – Testing and Associated Access Routes
THIS AGREEMENT made as of this __________ day of ______________, 2007.
B E T W E E N:
HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC.
(hereinafter called “HONI”)
OF THE FIRST PART
-and-
(hereinafter called the “Owner”)
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS:
1.
The Owner is the registered owner of the lands legally described as
(the “Lands”).
2.
HONI desires to enter onto the Lands to perform certain tests, inspections, studies, and
surveys (collectively, the “Tests”) on the Lands; and, to construct and utilize access routes
(“Access Routes”) that may be required to conduct such Tests on the Lands, in connection with
its ”Bruce to Milton Transmission Reinforcement Project” (the “Project”).
3.
The Owner is agreeable to allowing HONI to enter onto the Lands for these purposes,
subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES THAT in consideration of the sum
of Two Dollars ($2.00) now paid by each party to the other and the respective covenants and
agreements of the parties hereinafter contained (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged by the parties hereto), the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.
The Owner hereby grants to HONI: a) the right to enter upon the Lands, as of the date
hereof, for the purpose of conducting such Tests as HONI, in its sole discretion and
acting reasonably, deems necessary to determine the suitability of the Lands for the
Project; and, b) the right to enter upon the Lands to construct and utilize Access Routes
necessary to conduct such Tests.
2.
HONI agrees that it shall take all reasonable care in the conduct of the Tests, and that it
shall : a) compensate the Owner for any crop damage to the Lands caused by the Tests
and/or Access Routes; b) restore the Lands to its prior condition so far as possible and
practicable following such Tests; c) compensate the Owner for any land compaction
relief required to reinstate the Lands’ soil to its original condition, to the extent possible
and practicable; and, d) place within the Access Routes area any necessary drainage
works to maintain any required water flows.
3.
All agents, representatives, officers, directors, employees and contractors and any
property of HONI located at any time on the Lands shall be at the sole risk of HONI and
the Owner shall not be liable for any loss or damage or injury (including loss of life) to
them or it however occurring except and to the extent to which such loss, damage or
injury is caused by the negligence or wilful misconduct of the Owner.
4.
HONI agrees that it shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner from and against all
claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses and liabilities (collectively the “Costs”)
whatsoever arising out of HONI’s presence on the Lands or of its activities on or in
connection with the Lands arising out of the permission granted herein except to the extent
any of such Costs arise out of or are contributed to by the negligence or willful misconduct
of the Owner.
5.
This Agreement and the permission granted herein shall automatically terminate upon the
completion by HONI of the Tests and the removal of the Access Routes.
6.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable herein. The parties hereto submit
themselves to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario.
7.
Any amendments, modification or supplement to this Agreement or any part thereof shall
not be valid or binding unless set out in writing and executed by the parties with the same
degree of formality as the execution of this Agreement.
8.
This Agreement and everything herein contained shall operate to the benefit of, and be
binding upon, the respective heirs, successors, permitted assigns and other legal
representatives, as the case may be, of each of the Parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by the
signatures of their proper officers duly authorized in that behalf.
Page 2 of 3
OWNER
SIGNED
IN THE PRESENCE OF :
Per:
Print Name: ________________________
HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC.
Per:
Print Name: ________________________
Print Title: _________________________
I have authority to bind the corporation.
Page 3 of 3
Item 4.2
ARRAN WIND PROJECT – UPDATE
PREPARED FOR BRUCE COUNTY COUNCIL
Thursday, April 17, 2007
Leader Resources Corp.
147 Mahood Johnston Dr.
Kincardine, ON N2Z 3A2
Phone: (519) 396-3540
Fax: (519) 396-3690
-1-
Background
With the global heightened awareness of the need to preserve the environment
for future generations has come an increased demand for electricity generated
from renewable, non-polluting sources such as wind.
Wind has become an integral part of the electricity generation mix, helping to
meet the growing demand for energy and to provide a clean and reliable energy
source for the future.
According to the World Energy Council, during the last decade, global wind
capacity has doubled every three years – about a 30% increase annually.
Here in Ontario, the provincial government announced in its most recent budget
that it has set targets to double the installed capacity of renewable electricity
generation by 2025.
Some of the best winds in Ontario can be found along the Lake Huron shoreline,
and that is why Leader Resources Corp. has chosen a project area within the
Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, County of Bruce.
The Arran Wind Project was initiated in July 2006, when our company was
approached by a group of landowners interested in hosting a wind farm. The
project area is estimated to be able to host 20 to 30 turbines or 50 MW.
Who We Are
Leader Resources Corp. has been a pioneer in the emerging wind industry in
Ontario. Its first project was granted a Power Purchase contract with the Ontario
Government in 2006 and was developed in partnership with Enbridge Inc., a
leading publicly-traded energy transportation and distribution company active
in North America and internationally. The 200-MW project north of Kincardine
on the shores of Lake Huron was successfully brought to a development point by
our team and is now finalizing its permitry and will begin construction in 2007.
Our other projects include:
• The Echo Power Wind Project along the shores of Lake Erie, in Ont.;
• The Twenty-Two Degree Energy Wind Project in the Municipality of
Central Huron in Huron County, Ont.
• Several other projects in Ontario still in preliminary stages
• We are also exploring other wind energy opportunities across the country
and around the world.
In addition, we have the exclusive rights to a UK Waste to Energy (WTE)
technology and are pursuing a number of energy-from-waste projects in
Southern Ontario.
-2-
Arran Wind Project Actions to Date
Leader Resources Corp. has been working in slow, methodical steps to move this
project forward. It is our intention to ensure that our timelines reflect all
environment, planning, and engineering requirements to meet all the needs
without putting the project in jeopardy. Granted there is still plenty to be done
in order to bring this project on-line by the end of 2009, but we feel this is the
most realistic and achievable timeline
To date:
• Leader has negotiated with a number of landowners to acquire a package
of more than 3,000 acres on which a project can be built. Under the
Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) Standard Offer Program, Leader plans
to submit multiple 10-MW projects for approval. The specific siting of
turbines will be decided during the design;
•
We installed two met towers in mid- to late- 2006 that are measuring the
exact wind in the area. Additionally, we have wind data from previous
studies that was taken within a short distance of our towers;
•
A detailed study of the wind resource was begun in March, after six
months of site specific data was available;
•
A SODAR machine was placed in the area, also within proximity of the
met towers, to access the wind resource above 60 metres;
•
Multiple land owner meetings were held in 2006 to introduce the project
and its developers. During the meetings, the project was outlined to
participating landowners, followed by question and answer periods;
•
Leader also made two presentations to Arran-Elderslie Council in
September 2006, and answered a number of questions from interested
Councillors;
•
A Preliminary Environmental Baseline Study was completed November
2006 by environmental consultants Jacques Whitford Limited. This
preliminary baseline investigation of the natural and socio-economic
environment focused on identifying potential issues that would be
considered “show-stoppers” related to our proposed wind farm. The
consultants concluded there do not seem to be any “show-stopper”
environmental issues;
-3-
•
We have been conducting ongoing bird searches around the Met tower
and our equipment to ensure we are able to document the impact of our
activities;
•
To date we have only received one individual request for additional
information (multiple request from the same proponent) and have
responded to this and the agencies included within the letter;
•
We have responded to a request for project status from the MOE and
received confirmation that we were following the Provincial protocol;
•
We have been in verbal contact with and met with the County’s Director
of Planning and the Planner responsible for this area;
•
We have been in contact with the First Nations Representative;
•
We have submitted an Initial Consultation Form (commonly referred to as
a Form A), which is an informal process between the proponent and
Hydro One to determine the feasibility of connecting to the existing 44kV
system. The next step will be to submit the Connection Impact Assessment
(commonly referred to as a Form B.)
A MAJOR CONSIDERATION
In November 2006, the Ontario Power Authority, whose mandate is to provide a
reliably electricity system to Ontarians, announced its Standard Offer Contract
(SOC) program, designed to help Ontario meet its renewable energy supply
targets by providing a standard pricing regime and a streamlined qualifying
process for small renewable energy electricity generating projects. Under the
program, projects under 10MW are eligible for a 20-year contract with the OPA
to deliver electricity.
At the same time, the OPA announced that as a result of transmission
constraints, it would not accept applications within an area that’s referred to as
the “Orange Zone,” which includes the Lake Huron/Georgian Bay areas.
Since that time, the OPA has been working with a group of stakeholders to
discuss options and design potential changes to the SOC that would allow
applications from other potential participants in that zone. The working group is
now considering the options, and we await a decision before initiating more
public processes.
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FUTURE STEPS
After confirmation from the OPA with respect to the transmission limitations,
Leader Resources Corp. will soon begin the approval and public consultation
processes. It should be acknowledged that prior to any installation of wind
turbines, the following will need to take place:
• Wind resource assessment;
• Environmental Approval;
• First Nations consultation;
• Public consultation;
• Zoning By-law amendments;
• Municipal Site Plan Control,
• Building permit approvals and;
• Electrical interconnection review.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Leader Resources Corp. is committed to working with Council, landowners,
stakeholders and the community in a co-operative environment. Should you
require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact our Kincardine office
at (519) 396-3540.
Additionally, further information on the wind energy industry can be accessed
from the following sites:
Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)
www.canwea.ca
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
www.awea.org
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
www.gwec.net
The World of Wind Atlases
www.windatlas.dk
Canadian Centre for Energy Information
www.centreforenergy.com
David Suzuki Foundation
www.davidsuzuki.org
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KyotoSmart
www.kyotosmart.net
Pembina Institute
www.pembina.org
Renewable Energy Policy Project
www.repp.org
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Item 4.3
NOTICE
Coming Event
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute Annual Conference
Theme – Lifestyle 2007: Blue Skies Planning
October 3 - 5, 2007
Sponsorship Opportunity
We are pleased to announce that the OPPI Annual Conference will be held this
coming fall at the beautiful Blue Mountain Resorts in the Town of The Blue
Mountains. This conference will attract over 500 professional planners and other
related disciplines from throughout Ontario. It will also provide an opportunity to
highlight the life style planning features of our four seasons resort communities
within the southern Georgian Bay area.
This is your opportunity to have your organization recognized as a sponsor of the
upcoming provincial planners conference. The conference will showcase our
area and will be a high profile venue to display your support. Recognition is also
given in various other ways. We invite you to become a recognized supporter.
We are pleased to announce that the sponsorship package is now available online. Please take a few moments to view the opportunities by clicking here. You
may sponsor events, speakers, signage, workshops, and presentations.
Contributions to the golf tournament prizes or silent auction are also needed.
With sponsorships available to suit any budget, we hope that we can count on
your support.
It is especially important for your organization to be recognized as a conference
supporter. Please call us if you would like to become a sponsor or if you have
any questions.
John L. Tennant
Committee Chair
Shawn Postma
Committee Recruiter
519-375-2259
519-599-3131 ext. 248
[email protected] [email protected]
Rob Armstrong
Conference Chair
519-599-3131 ext. 242
[email protected]
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity. Please don’t hesitate to join us.
Your support is very appreciated.
Item 4.4

May 17, 2007 - Bruce County

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