THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA

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1 THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA Meeting No. PED Monday, January 21, :00p.m. Boardroom, District Administration Building Pages 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DELEGATION - Acidic Deposition Dean Jeffries, Research Scientist with Environment Canada at the Canadian Centre for Inland Waters. 3. GIS - Presentation by Graham Good, Manager of Geomatics 4. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1-6 a) Minutes of the Muskoka Airport Implementation Committee Recommendation THAT the minutes of the Muskoka Airport Implementation Committee meeting of December 11, 2001, be confirmed. 5. INFORMATION AND OTHER ITEMS a) Sunken Log Salvage Operation in Muskoka - verbal update b) Activity on Plans of Subdivision and Condominium The following plans were given extensions to draft plan approval: i) Subdivision File No. 44T Ontario Ltd. (Doe Lake), Town of Gravenhurst, granted an extension to draft plan approval for two (2) years to December 3, ii) Condominium File No. 44CDM Renaissance Leisure Group (Muskoka Sands), Town of Gravenhurst, granted an extension to draft plan approval for two (2) years to November 15, 2003.

2 PED January 21, 2002 The following plan was registered: i) Subdivision File No. 44T Daniel Cousineau, Township of Georgian Bay, consisting of ten (10) residential lots was registered on December 14, 2001, Registered Plan No. 35M c) Department Activity Report Year-end Recommendation None, for information only STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Recommendation THAT administrative and operational changes to the Planning and Economic Development Department outlined in the January 21,2002 presentation to the Planning and Economic Development Committee be confirmed. 7. FORESTRY a) Update on the Good Forestry Practices By-law Recommendation None, for information only. 8. CLOSED SESSION Recommendation THAT we do now retire to Planning and Economic Development Committee in closed session to discuss a litigation matter. Recommendation THAT we do now rise from Planning and Economic Development Committee in closed session and immediately reconvene in open session.

3 PED January 21, NEW BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT Recommendation THAT the Planning and Economic Development Committee adjourn to meet again Monday, February 11,2002 at 2:00p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

4 Acid Rain Impacts on Lakes and Forests of Muskoka A presentation to: the Planning and Economic Development Committee, District ofmuskoka, January 21, ~ <, Dean s. Jeffries Environment Canada National Water Research Institute Burlington, Ontario L7R4A6 Tel: ; dean.jeffries@eg.gc.ca 1+1

5 Acid Rain Policy Initiatives Eastern Canada Acid Rain Program UN ECE S02 and NO x Protocols Canada/US Air Quality Agreement (AQA) % S02 emission reduction relative to 1980 levels in both Canada (by 1994) and the US (by 2010) ~ - the reduction magnitude was based on achieving the target load for waters - both countries agreed to specific national caps Canada-Wide Acid Rain Strategy for Post reduce emissions to achieve critical loads (domestic and international implications) - Ontario "committed" to a further 50% reduction from its AQA cap of885 ktonne S02/yr (by 2010). 1+1

6 Emissions Reality ~ ~ Total North American S02 emissions are now --300~ less than in Canada attained its AQA target (40% reduction) by 1993, and in 1997, S02 emissions were 18% and 24% below the national and eastern caps, respectively. Implementation of Strategy commitments will further reduce Canadian emissions. In 1997 national US S02 emissions were 24 ~ below 1980 levels and further reductions are expected as those required by the Clean Air Act Amendments are implemented. Total North American NO x emissions have increased slightly since

7 Muskoka Sulphate and Nitrate Deposition (meq/mvyr] ~.~~ "loa ~ j ~Io- >. 80 1'1 'E rr 60 O.l E "-" c :2 40 "(I) o 0.. ~ so}..r'jo. NO J - Sulphate Target Load \. ",,',,',' '",,',... ~'" Sui phate'ci itieal Load (Aquatic) O '1975 L. ti;.; *. * * *.. 1t.. I t I * j 1980 '1985 ' Modified from slide provided by P.J. Dillon 1+1

8 Some Water Chemistry Responses (to reduced acidifying deposition) Sulphate (and other acidifying anions) decrease Water acidity decreases ~ Alkalinity increases ph increases Aluminum decreases Base cations (calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium) decrease 1+1

9 ~ Heney Lake Average annual values for the ice-free period. TBC = Total Base Cations 1+1 Source: P.I. Dillon 30 r' t r+~lkalinir;] L...-_ l ":"..J /\ f{ GI a" 15.. I! \.\.. / ; :s (/ / /'\ /....\, ; '../ '- / 5.j '" ~." /:* \ / '\ It' \ '"' \ /...' ~,/... o I, l I 1 ill 1 i 1 'l I I I l ,, +. i \.~.....~.,'...,...",., i "...'....'... /.. -,... i ~.,,~. ".~.. f - 3'" A...,. --_r-t.,,";:,}.-..j'""l u-'-~''-t:l," "r,~ p--...r WA'i"l <. -'''ft...,",.,1 ""', ; 1 "..., / -~"'. W"'r" 0""'0 -u -' 'N "'tj i I,'... TBC -..:U:S~iPt;tel ffl J h ~~~EE] l- ~ ~O; l "-. y"..--'" \ \ / ' ~ '-....,... ~...' 5.0 ~ r I' ' i 1,,., 5 ~ f ~

10 Complicated Responses The Influence ofdrought Stream Site 81: Norberg Creek between Batchawana and \\'isllartlakes 200' i] I, Statistical ~ Trends I 150 '1..J Decreasing: "(U tt 100 S04' c, ANC :s Increasing: 50 NO J, ph I oi Statistical Significance p <0.05 I 82 Precipitation

11 Implications of Water Chemistry Responses ~ Changes in watershed acidification are influenced by many factors in addition to deposition. After droughts, export of stored sulphate from the terrestrial basin into the lakes delays recovery. In many cases, surface water acidification has been ameliorated in the past by increased export of base cations from watershed soils. Therefore, watershed soils have been acidified, i.e. lower base saturation and ph, higher aluminum. This may affect forest health. Ecosystem recovery will be slow. 1+1

12 Summary ~ "\t) Reduction ofs02 emissions (required by the AQA) has measurably reduced the magnitude ofacidic deposition in Muskoka. Deposition still exceeds critical load estimates for lakes and soils. Surface water responses are complicated. Declining sulphate trends are almost always observed, but equivalent decreases in acidity are not always observed. Changes in base cations commonly compensate part or all ofthe sulphate declines. Recovery is delayed by drought. Nitrogen remains as an acidification wildcard: nutrient or acidifying agent? Forest growth and sustainability is threatened by base cation depletion. The acidification stress probably makes the forests more susceptible to other stresses, e.g, drought, insects, diseases. 1+1

13 What is a Geographic Information System (GIS),~ \ Digital mapping objects + database = / "Intelligent Maps" Benefits Effective and efficient decision making. Accurate and accessible information. Enhanced communication. Improved operations and cost reduction. 1

14 Foundation Ontario Base Maps (MNR) + Property Fabric (OPAC) & MapInfo 2 ~I

15 8AYSVlLLE ZONING_ m lrtnown (3) C1 (6) C2 (14) o Coi (3) EP (8) t1 (4).12 (3) II OS (4) o R (56) o R1 (197) TC (5) 3

16 t.' Pnmarv Watershed.. Ebcko L.eMuskokll ~sellel'tlriver ~Ba.,. Boundary lines ---DistlictBolnclary _ _h's1icipaielotxld8r.,. :J

17 911 Tests Calls GIS Service Services - Layer Development - Training and Troubleshooting - Technical Support Data Standards 5

18 Action GIS software Agreements Property fabric updates Muskoka Web based information Enhanced information base GIS services 6

19 THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA -*----~ PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO, P1L 1N3 TELEPHONE (705) (in 705 area code) FAX (705) MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: Chair and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee Margaret R. French Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Department Activity 2001 Year-end Report DATE: January 4, 2002 ORIGIN The major activities undertaken by the Department in 2001 and currently in progress are outlined below. While the report does not contain a complete list of all activities, it does highlight most of the major items. POLICY PROJECTS 1. District Official Plan a) Water Quality Program - General Review A revised draft report was prepared in 2001 and is currently being reviewed The computer model is being finalized b) Heritage Areas Policy Review Focus group sessions were held in August, 2001 A newsletter was prepared and circulated to all landowners An Issues Paper is being prepared An area by area review of each Heritage Area is now underway c) Technical Amendment - OPA 24 A technical amendment was prepared and approved by Council in This OPA is now in effect. 2. Water Quality Program - Ongoing Program Planning for the 2002 summer program is underway The Agreement has been signed with the Dorset Environmental Science Centre for co-operative water quality projects 3. Good Forestry Practices By-law An update on the effectiveness of the good forestry practices by-law for Committee is scheduled for January 21, 2002 Rob Keen is monitoring "Intent to Cut" forms as they are submitted A Citizen Guide to the good forestry practices by-law is being prepared

20 Housing Sector Review The housing study is now underway with the Phase II report due the end of March, 2002 The first Community Reference Group meeting will take place later this month DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL ACTIVITY 1. Official Plan Amendments ' In 2001, 6 Official Plan Amendments were received, which is considerably higher than the previous year. No applications have been submitted this year. 2. Plans of Subdivision Presently, there are 54 active plans of subdivision/condominium descriptions. Three new applications were received in No new applications have been submitted this year. Staff reviewed 8 requests for extension to draft approval and 7 requests for amendment to draft approval for a total of 15 requests in This is less activity than experienced in the previous year. 12 plans were registered in 2001, which is double the number registered in the previous year. 3. Other Development Application Review 214 zoning by-law amendments and 329 consent applications were reviewed in 2001, which in both cases is a decrease in activity from Water and Sewer Capacity Allocation Strategies The tracking charts for each municipality are being monitored and updated on an ongoing basis. PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICES 1. Lake of Bays Official Plan Sections H.64 to H.68 of the new Lake of Bays Official Plan were appealed. Staff are continuing to work with Lake of Bays Council and the appellant to resolve the concern. 2. Lake of Bays Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Development Permit By-law The work of the Advisory Committee has been progressing and many of the community standards to be incorporated in an implementing Development Permit or Zoning By-law have been identified. The pilot project for the development permit system in the waterfront designation of the Township of Lake of Bays was completed in The Province then put a regulation in place to allow selected Municipalities including Lake of Bays to use this new planning tool. Township Council recently passed a resolution directing staff to proceed to draft a Development Permit by-law for the waterfront designation. A zoning by-law will be prepared for the rural and community areas. 3. Muskoka Lakes Community Zoning By-law The updating of the Township of Muskoka Lakes zoning by-law applicable to the communities is nearing completion.

21 Community Policies for Honey Harbour The draft Official Plan policies for the community of Honey Harbour were completed in 2001 and a public meeting is expected to be scheduled in the near future. 5. Consolidation of the Official Plan for the Township of Georgian Bay An update of the technical aspects of the Plan has been prepared. 6. Georgian Bay Planning Services Planning advisory services to assist the Township of Georgian Bay with larger development projects and holiday coverage have been provided in Lake of Bays Planning Services Planner located in Township office. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER PROJECTS 1. Muskoka Airport Providing support to the Airport Implementation Committee Preparing forest management plan with Rob Keen 2. Norwegian-Canadian Memorial Building FedNor funding approved Application to Superbuild being processed Design work for building ongoing 3. Muskoka Tourism Marketing Agency Staff representative to the Board of Directors Liaison with Board and staff 4. Muskoka Watershed Council Staff Liaison with Muskoka Watershed Council GIS / CIVIC ADDRESSING / Civic Addressing Muskoka 911 office continues to co-ordinate the administration and implementation of the 911/Civic Addressing by acting as liaison with Bell and provide technical support to the Area Municipalities Ongoing communication with Bell, Area Municipalities and emergency service providers 2. GIS Presentation of GIS program scheduled for the upcoming Planning and Economic Development and Corporate and Emergency Services Committees Review and analysis of GIS operating system, property fabric and OBM base ongoing 30 new corporate map layers added to system in 2001 Corporate and Area services and training ongoing Review and updating of data sharing agreements scheduled for 2002

22 - 4- CONFERENCES AND COURSES Feb 12 - Mar 19 Mar 26 - May 7 May July 9-11 July 11 Nov December 5-6 Access Introduction Access Advanced An Open Space Odyssey CIP/OPPI Annual Conference Municipal Forum on the Ontario Parcel Alliance Planner as a Facilitator Connect Ontario - Geosmart Community Forum Attendees Debbie Crowder Debbie Crowder Kathy Suggitt Jim Green Graham Good Samantha Hastings Graham Good

23 DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA Zomng Consents Zoning Consents Zoning Consents Month By-laws By-laws By-laws JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Total DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY JANUARY TO DECEMBER, 2001 Bracebridge Gravenhurst Huntsville Muskoka Lakes Georgian Bay Lake of Bays TOTAL LDC A}'PLICAT10N TOTAL. 19

24 Development Review Consent Applications til 60 s:: 50 ~ Q. 20 : 10 o JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Month Consents Consents 40 til s 30 ~.2 20 : 10 <C o By-law Applications JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC ~---~"_.._---_._---..._--- III 2000 Zoning By-laws Month III 2001 Zoning By-laws

25 DISTRICT PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (SUBDIVISION/CONDOMINIUM ACTIVITY) January - December 2001 AREA NEW PLANS DRAFT AMENDMENTS EXTENSIONS OMB REGISTERED MUNICIPALITY RECEIVED APPROVAL TO TO DRAFT REFERRALS PLANS DRAFT APPROVAL APPROVAL BRACEBRIDGE GEORGIAN BAY GRAVENHURST HUNTSVILLE LAKE OF BAYS 0 a 1 1 a a MUSKOKA LAKES a a a a a a TOTALS Currently, 52 active plans are being processed SUBDIVISION/CONDOMINIUM APPROVAL Plans of Subdivision & Condominium "0 <D> "ill o <D LX: :> eq.. Q.. «~ o en... C <D E "0 C<DE «en c o "en c<d X W

26 -*----- THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET. BRACEBRIDGE. ONTARIO, P1L 1N3 TELEPHONE (705) (in 705 area code) FAX (705) MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: Chair Ben Boivin and.members Planning and Economic Development Committee Marg French Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development Strategic Direction for the Planning and Economic Development Department DATE: January 14, 2002 RECOMMENDATION That administrative and operational changes to the Planning and Economic Development Department outlined in the January 21, 2002 presentation to the Planning and Economic Development Committee be confirmed. ORIGIN The current vacancy in the Director of Development position has provided an opportunity to review the function, structure and operation of the Planning and Economic Development Department. This review is also in keeping with Council's objective for a corporate review of the broader organization through the Chief Administrative Officer. ANALYSIS The Planning and Economic Development Committee undertook the last major review of the Department in Since that time there have been numerous changes in the functions undertaken by the Planning and Economic Development Department. As will be outlined in detail at the January 21st Committee meeting presentation, some operational modifications within the Planning and Economic Development Department is needed in order to better respond to those changes and meet our future challenges. A service area orientation and greater flexibility in how we are organized to deliver our services is needed. In order to achieve this, a number of corresponding administrative and operational revisions will be necessary. These revisions will include a change to the job titles for the Director positions as well as an update to those job descriptions. Should Committee confirm the proposed changes, we can then immediately proceed to advertise and fill the current vacancy. With the concurrence of IS I ~~-r.:=; c. French, BES, MCIP; RPP ner of Planning and Development John McRae Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services "'--

27 [ PLANNING PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SERVICE AREA FUNCTIONS SERVICES POLICY & PROGRAM SERVICES GEOMATIC SERVICES AIRPORT SERVICES iy )Po \, )Po y y Development Services Approval (OPAs, Subdivisions, Condos) Review (By-laws, Consents, agreements, other) Provincial review responsibilities Planning Services Environmental or policy projects with Area Municipalities Province (Development Permit) Non government organizations (Lake Plans / Community Action Plans) Dual or Direct Planning Services Field office (LOB) Relief (GB) Corporate Services W & S Capacity Allocation Environmental Assessments Urban Service Area By-laws Strategic or corporate projects or initiatives Economic Development Initiatives and projects Assigned Manage third party consultants or partnerships Policy or programs Review Provincial legislation, policy or programs );- Muskoka Official Plan ~ GIS System Development ~ Airport Operation On-going OP Policy Review District geographic Operation and (Agriculture, Tourism, Forestry, information technology administration of the Heritage Areas) system development Muskoka Airport ~ Environmental Programs Hardware & software Fuel Sales Environmental projects or assessment Land Management programs (Wetlands) Data base management (sales, leases) Good Forestry and base mapping (property Airport policies and Water Quality fabric, OBM) procedures )i- Social & Community GIS layer creation )i- Air Show Programs ~ GIS Services Liaison Social or healthy community Technical services, support projects (housing) and training for Area ~ Economic Development Municipalities Initiatives and projects Public information ~ Information Collection & Partnership Initiatives Coordination Programs (Connect Muskoka) Information base ~ Civic Addressing (environmental, economic, social, population, etc.) civic addressing maintenance and updating Economic Data Brochure ~ Assigned Muskoka Liaison for Area and neighbouring Manage third party consultants Municipalities, Bell and or partnerships emergency services Planning Services Summer test call program Strategic or Corporate Projects Review Provincial legislation, policy or programs January 14, 2002 ~ ~

28 Tree Cutting By-law Update Number of Notice of Intents submitted: (not all submitted - info not always complete) inspected 30% of operations plus non-reported operations no charges laid to date - 7 Tree Cutting By.[.aw 2000.aS Update, Jan 21, 2002._,_._._...-. Ị! Ị DISTRICT MUNICIPALllYOFMUSKOKA FOREST OWNER INFORMATION INTENT TOCUTLOCATIONS Tree Cutting By-Law 200G-8SUpdate, Jan 21,

29 Tree Cutting By-law Update Communication with Operators Explanation of Tree Cutting By-law Discussion of management principles Benefits of using Certified Tree Markers Encourage innovative harvesting equipment Tree Cutting By-Law Update, Jan 21, 2002 Tree Cutting By-law Update Tree Cutting By...w Update, Jan 21,

30 Tree Cutting ByooLaw 2000.a8 Update, Jan 21, 2002 Tree Cutting By-law Update TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF MUSKOKA'S FORESTS: Education - Legislation District Support Tree Cutting ByooLaw Update, Jan 21,

31 -*----- THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 70 PINE STREET, BRACEBRIDGE. ONTARIO. P1L 1N3 TELEPHONE (705) (in 705 area code) FAX (705) MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: RE: Chair Ben Boivin and Members Planning and Economic Development Committee Judi Brouse Director of Long Range Planning Update on the Good Forestry Practices By-law DATE: January 14, 2002 RECOMMENDATION None, for information purposes only. ORIGIN The Good Forestry Practices By-law has been in effect for three years and a review of its effectiveness has been undertaken. ANALYSIS There have been 100 Notice of Intent forms submitted since the by-law came into effect in The following table summarizes the activity over the last several years. Year Notice of Intent Operations Forms >20 ha ha < 15 ha No Cut Size 1999 Bracebridge Gravenhurst 0 Georgian Bay 0 Huntsville Lk. of Bays Muskoka Lks Total Bracebridge Gravenhurst 2 2 I Georgian Bay 0 Huntsville Lk. of Bays Muskoka Lks Total

32 Year Notice of Intent Operations Forms >20ha ha < 15 ha No Cut Size 2001 Bracebridue Gravenhurst Georgian. Bav 0 Huntsville Lk. of Bays Muskoka Lks Total Bracebridge Gravenhurst 0 Georgian Bay 0 Huntsville 1 1 Lk. of Bays 1 1 Muskoka Lks. 0 Total The focus of the program over the last three years has been education. A significant amount of time is spent by the by-law enforcement officer talking with loggers and carrying out site inspections in order to explain various aspects of the by-law. Some improvement in logging operations has occurred because of this effort. It is recommended that the forestry program continue to focus on education and assisting property owners and loggers in improving the logging operations in Muskoka. A Citizen's Guide to the Good Forestry Practices By-law is being prepared and should be available this Spring. In addition, the by-law enforcement officer is increasing his site inspections in order to work in a proactive manner. In discussions with loggers and property owners, these efforts appear to be having a positive effect on operations. Respectfully submitted, Ju is. Brouse MA, MCIP, RPP. Director of Long Range Planning Rob Keen, RPF By-law Enforcement Officer