THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA GMC - 3/2016 DATE: Thursday, June 16, 2016 TIME: LOCATION: 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Regional Council Chamber, 5th Floor Regional Administrative Headquarters 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A Brampton, Ontario MEMBERS: B. Crombie; F. Dale; J. Downey; N. Iannicca; L. Jeffrey; E. Moore; B. Shaughnessy; A. Thompson; J. Tovey Chaired by Councillor J. Tovey or Vice-Chair Councillor A. Thompson 1. DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. DELEGATIONS 4. REPORTS 4.1 Emerging Provincial Planning Policy and Legislation Changes (Oral) Presentation by Arvin Prasad, Director, Integrated Planning Division 4.2 Peel 2041: Regional Official Plan Review Update (Oral) Presentation by Mark Head, Manager, Research and Analysis, and Adrian Smith, Manager, Policy Development, Integrated Planning Division 5. COMMUNICATIONS 5.1 Ted McMeekin, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Bill Mauro, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, Letter dated May 10, 2016, Providing the Proposed Revisions to the Four Plans that are Part of the Co-ordinated Land Use Planning Review (Receipt recommended)
GMC-3/2016-2- Thursday, June 16, 2016 6. IN CAMERA MATTERS 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. NEXT MEETING September 29, 2016 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Council Chamber, 5 th Floor Regional Administrative Headquarters 10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A Brampton, Ontario 9. ADJOURNMENT
4.1-1 Emerging Provincial Planning Policy and Legislation Changes Arvin Prasad Integrated Planning Division June 16, 2016 1
4.1-2 Outline of Presentation Summary of Review Process Coordinated Plans Review Themes Proposed Changes Potential Implications Bill 204: Promoting Affordable Housing Act Proposed Legislative Changes Inclusionary Zoning 2
4.1-3 Summary of Review Process Initial Analysis of Implications for Peel. Identification of proposed changes and potential implications. Detailed review and assessment underway. Comprehensive Reports to Regional Council. 3
4.1-4 Coordinated Plans Review Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2006) Niagara Escarpment Plan (1985) (Revised in 1994 and 2005) Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (2002) Greenbelt Plan (2005) The province launched the coordinated review of these plans in February 2015. Sought input on how to make the plans stronger and work better together. 4
4.1-5 Common Themes Building Complete Communities Integrating Infrastructure Supporting Agriculture Protecting Natural Heritage and Water Growing the Greenbelt Addressing Climate Change 5
4.1-6 Growth Management Building Complete Communities Proposed Provide more guidance on achieving complete communities and require municipalities to plan for sustainable and livable communities. The province to establish a transparent and consistent way for municipalities to calculate the amount of land needed to accommodate growth. Potential Implications Reinforces the Region s approach to the planning of new communities. A standard methodology may streamline the preparation of future lands budgets and reduce potential disputes. 6
4.1-7 Growth Management Building Complete Communities Proposed Increase intensification target from 40% to 60% of all new residential growth annually to be directed to the existing built-up area. Requiring zoning along transit corridors to provide adequate density to support transit. New defined term strategic growth areas, - would replace the term intensification areas thereby focusing growth within specific locations of the built-up area. Potential Implications Reinforces Peel s approach to allocation of growth and provision of infrastructure key Regional role in developing and distributing the Regional forecasts. Supports directing intensification towards those areas where significant infrastructure investments, including transit, is occurring as opposed to all communities within Brampton and Mississauga. 7
4.1-8 Growth Management Building Complete Communities Proposed Protection of employment lands including designation of prime employment areas. Increasing density targets for designated greenfield areas in municipalities from 50 to 80 people and jobs per hectare but excluding additional features such as floodplains, rights-of-way and prime employment areas. Potential Implications The Region may be required to designate prime employment areas in its Official Plan. Opportunity to consider implications of the draft policy in the Growth Scenarios being evaluated through new approach in collaboration with local municipalities. 80 people & jobs/ha may vary from community or market expectations around housing form in new greenfield communities. 8
4.1-9 Growth Management Building Complete Communities Proposed Strengthened direction on providing a mix and range of housing types including secondary suites and affordable housing. New housing section added requiring upper-tier municipalities to develop a housing strategy that includes alignment to housing and homelessness plan, identifies policies for the official plan (including affordable housing targets) and plan for diverse range of housing types and densities. Potential Implications Reinforces Peel s approach to continue implementing the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan to ensure the building of complete communities. Regional staff will be review the Regional Housing Strategy as per Provincial direction. 9
4.1-10 Growth Management Building Complete Communities Proposed Added definition and policy section for Public Service Facilities including facilitating and planning for such facilities, with land use planning and investment. Direction to co-locate and integrate public service facilities and public services to become community hubs. Priority is given to maintaining and adapting existing facilities into community hubs that are located in the vicinity of strategic growth areas and transportation. Potential Implications The Region is in the process of identifying our local leadership role in the planning for community hubs. Provincial direction does not address funding, administrative, regulatory and logistical challenges with community hubs. 10
Growth Management Integrating Infrastructure Proposed 4.1-11 Requiring zoning along transit corridors to provide adequate density to support transit. New criteria for assessing feasibility of settlement area boundary expansion and determining the most appropriate location, including the financial viability over the life cycle of the infrastructure and public service facilities that would be needed to service growth. Potential Implications Supports transit investments and the Region s Growth Management Program. 11
Proposed 4.1-12 Growth Management Integrating Infrastructure More specific direction to municipalities to better protect corridor lands reserved for future goods movement (rail or road) and other future infrastructure, such as hydro lines. New subsection on infrastructure corridors would encourage the colocation of linear infrastructure and would ensure that planned corridors would be protected in accordance with the PPS, 2014. Potential Implications Reinforces the strong Regional role to protect lands for or designate the transportation and infrastructure corridors such as the GTA West corridor. 12
Proposed 4.1-13 Growth Management Integrating Infrastructure Establish specific minimum density targets for major transit station areas, as delineated by municipalities, which would be scaled to reflect type of transit (e.g., subways, light rail). Direct that existing office parks should be planned to improve transit connectivity, provide for an appropriate mix of amenities, and encourage intensification of employment uses. Potential Implications Reinforces Regional and local municipalities planning for transit and integration with land use plans. Does not address funding and logistical issues associated with the delivery of transit. 13
Supporting Agriculture Proposed 4.1-14 Identifying an agricultural system for the GGH. Designating prime agricultural areas in accordance with Provincial mapping. Clarifying uses permitted in prime agricultural areas. Minimizing impacts and requiring agricultural impact assessments (AIA). Potential Implications Changes are generally consistent with Regional recommendations to support farming and harmonize permitted uses. Further review and refinement of recommended prime agricultural areas in the Peel-Caledon LEAR Study may be required to implement Provincial mapping. Greater consideration of impacts to agriculture in development and infrastructure decisions through AIAs. 14
4.1-15 Protecting Natural Heritage and Water Proposed Require watershed planning across the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). Require municipalities to identify a Natural Heritage System (NHS) across the GGH in accordance with Provincial mapping. Harmonized policies within the Greenbelt Plan. Potential Implications Updates to watershed plans will need to be undertaken in accordance with Provincial guidance. Identification of an NHS will require conformity by municipalities including potential addition of an NHS outside the Greenbelt in Peel. Aligned with our work plan and consistent with OP Review. 15
4.1-16 Growing the Greenbelt Proposed Province to lead process to identify potential areas to be added to the Protected Countryside. New Urban River Valley (URV) designations - applies to Etobicoke Creek, Credit River and Humber River. Potential Implications Information on the extent, location and process to Grow the Greenbelt has not been provided. URV designations have limited implications in Peel as existing policies currently protect Core Valleylands. Supports City of Mississauga s initiative to designate URV in Credit River Valley. 16
4.1-17 Climate Change Proposed Incorporating climate change policies in municipal official plans. Encouraging municipalities to develop greenhouse gas inventories. Municipalities to undertake more comprehensive stormwater management planning. Encouraging the use of Green Infrastructure and requiring use of low-impact techniques. Potential Implications Proposed changes are consistent with current thinking within the Region and identified in several actions within the Peel Climate Change Strategy. The Region and local municipalities have implemented low-impact development where feasible. 17
4.1-18 Mineral Aggregate Resources Proposed Greater recognition of aggregate resources and the need to protect the resource for extraction. Greater emphasis on comprehensive rehabilitation planning, conservation, recycling and reuse of aggregates. Extending Greenbelt-level protection for natural heritage to aggregates extraction in natural heritage system outside the Greenbelt. Potential Implications Supports the comprehensive rehabilitation approach of the Region and Town of Caledon. 18
4.1-19 Excess Soil Proposed Encourage municipalities to develop excess soil re-use strategies and sustainably manage excess soil through planning approvals. Potential Implications Regional Official Plan will need to provide guiding policies on excess soil and fill. Broader legislative changes in MOECC s proposed Excess Soil Management Policy Framework will complement Provincial Plan policies and require greater regulation of generating and receiving sites (e.g. Excess Soil Management Plans and Fill Management Plans). Better management, conservation and re-use of excess soil. 19
4.1-20 Bill 204: Promoting Affordable Housing Act 20
Proposed Legislative Changes Ontario Planning Act, 1990 Development Charges Act, 1997 Housing Services Act, 2011 Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 The Province released the Long-term Affordable Housing Strategy (LTAHS) in November 2010. 4.1-21 The Province released the LTHAS Update in March 2016, which signaled regulation change would be forthcoming. 21
4.1-22 Proposed Legislative Changes Ontario Planning Act, 1990 Inclusionary Zoning. Development Charges Act, 1997 no DC charges for new secondary suites. Housing Services Act, 2011 homelessness enumeration. Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 prevents unnecessary evictions. 22
4.1-23 Proposed Inclusionary Zoning Enables municipalities to require inclusionary zoning. Where Official Plans and Zoning By-laws authorize inclusionary zoning: Must address measures and incentives; Are not permitted to be appealed to OMB; Municipalities cannot accept cash-in-lieu; Developers cannot provide affordable housing units on another site; Agreements must ensure affordability over time (enforced against subsequent owners). 23
4.1-24 Potential Implications Inclusionary Zoning Inclusionary Zoning is a planning tool that can be used towards securing affordable housing. Reflects municipal requests for Provincial support for affordable housing. Inclusionary zoning Provincial framework is complex and requires collaboration and coordination with local municipal partners. Important to ensure flexibility in implementation including advocating for cash in lieu of affordable housing units. Inclusionary zoning is only one tool to meet the housing needs of the Region s population. 24
4.1-25 Bill 204 Next Steps The Peel 2041 ROP Review Housing Focus Area will incorporate inclusionary zoning as an opportunity. Regional staff is undertaking inclusionary zoning best practices research. Inter-Municipal collaboration is underway building on existing forums including representation from Planning, Human Services and local municipal staff. 25
4.1-26 QUESTIONS? 26
4.2-1 Peel 2041: Regional Official Plan Review Update June 16, 2016 Region of Peel Growth Management Committee Meeting Adrian Smith and Mark Head, Managers Integrated Planning Division 1
4.2-2 Overview Strategic Plan Peel 2041: Focus Areas Regional Planning 2
4.2-3 The Regional Official Plan Required by the Regional Municipalities Act and Planning Act to implement Provincial Plans and Policies and guide decision making (e.g. Growth Plan Region allocates growth forecasts to local municipalities) Provide Regional Council with a long-term regional strategic policy framework for: guiding growth and development while protecting the environment and managing resources the more specific objectives and land use policies in the local municipal official plans which must conform to the Regional Official Plan, as required by the Planning Act Planning Act requirement to review at least every five years 3
4.2-4 Peel 2041: The Next Major Official Plan Update 1996 1 st ROP 2002-2005 2007-2010 2013-2018 Main Topics Natural Environment Resources Forecasts Regional Structure Regional Services Implementation ROPA 7 Oak Ridges Moraine ROPA 8 Growth ROPA 11 Human Services ROPA 13 Greenlands ROPA 15 NW Brampton ROPA 16 Transportation ROPA 20 Sustainability/Energy ROPA 21A Waste/Air Quality ROPA 21B Natural Heritage/Agriculture ROPA 22 Transportation ROPA 23 Housing ROPA 24 Growth/Employment/ Greenbelt ROPA 26 Incentives for Intensification/Transportation ROPA 27 Health/Age-Friendly Planning ROPA TBD Environment ROPA TBD Growth Management ROPA TBD Housing ROPA TBD Transportation ROPA TBD Mineral Aggregates 4
4.2-5 Peel 2041 Official Plan Review Process OMB Appeals? 2018 2013 Planning Act 5 Yr. Review of Official Plan Public Meeting and Open Houses May 2013 Work Program Approved by Council Dec.2013 We Are Here Research Evaluate Consult Draft ROPA Request Council for Statutory Consultation Statutory Public Meeting and Open Houses Recommend Council Adoption of ROPA Provincial Approval of Council Adopted Policies 5
4.2-6 Peel 2041 ROPAs ROPA 27 Health and Age- Friendly Planning Draft - July 7, 2016 Statutory Public Meeting and Open Houses Oct.2016 Recommend Council Adoption Jan.2017 Provincial Approval Q1 2017 ROPA TBD Environment Draft - Q4 2016 Statutory Public Meeting and Open Houses Q1 2017 Recommend Council Adoption Q2 2017 Provincial Approval Q4 2017 ROPA TBD Growth Management Draft - Q1 2017 Statutory Public Meeting and Open Houses Q2 2017 Recommend Council Adoption Q3 2017 Provincial Approval Q2 2018 Growth Management Strategy Update Master Servicing Plans Q3 2017 DC Background Study and By-Law Update 2017 and 2018 Financial Strategy Q3 2017 6
4.2-7 Peel 2041 ROPAs ROPA TBD Housing Draft - Q1 2017 Statutory Public Meeting and Open Houses Q2 2017 Recommend Council Adoption Q3 2017 Provincial Approval Q2 2018 ROPA TBD Transportation Draft Q2 2017 Statutory Public Meeting and Open Houses Q3 2017 Recommend Council Adoption Q4 2017 Provincial Approval Q2 2018 ROPA TBD Mineral Aggregates Draft Date TBD Statutory Public Meeting and Open Houses Date TBD Recommend Council Adoption Date TBD Provincial Approval Date TBD 7
4.2-8 Peel 2041: Focus Areas ROPA 27 ROPA TBD Environment ROPA TBD ROPA TBD ROPA TBD ROPA TBD 8
4.2-9 Strategic Plan 9
4.2-10 Peel 2041: Strategic Plan Connections Increase stable employment Adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change Increase affordable housing TOCPs Improve goods movement Promote healthy and age-friendly built environments Plan and manage growth 10
4.2-11 Peel 2041: Growth Management 11
4.2-12 Growth Management Drivers: 2013 Amendment 2 to Growth Plan 2031 A and new 2031B forecasts New 2041 planning horizon Peel 2031B 1.77 million people, 880K jobs Peel 2041 1.97 million people, 970K jobs Debt financing of $1.3 Billion Response: Regional and area municipal working group to implement principles of allocating growth New collaborative approach to Planning, Servicing, and Financing growth in Peel Reduce projected cost revenue gap 12
4.2-13 New Approach to Growth 13
4.2-14 Peel 2041: Transportation 14
4.2-15 Transportation Drivers: Traffic Congestion #1 Top of mind issue to the community and council Need to accommodate movement of additional 600,000 people through 2041 An increasing number of trips will need to be accommodated through sustainable modes such as transit, carpooling, cycling and walking Response: Updated Long Range Transportation Plan Growth Management data Updated Official Plan policies 15
4.2-16 Peel 2041: Housing 16
4.2-17 Housing Drivers: Council Direction to secure affordable housing in development process Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan (PHHP) including policy, monitoring and measurement Bill 204 Promoting Affordable Housing Act Response: Affordable Housing Assessment in development process: Contribution towards the achievement of Regional targets; Appropriate range and mix of housing; Strategy for affordable housing sites, in consultation with the Region. Evaluating new tools including inclusionary zoning 17
4.2-18 Peel 2041: Environment 18
4.2-19 Environment Incorporate new environmental and agricultural policy to be consistent with provincial policy and legislation Enhance links and integration of policies between the various focus areas Strengthen policies based on new information, e.g. climate change Update mapping 19
4.2-20 Agriculture Drivers: PPS 2014 Permitted uses in Prime Agricultural Areas Identification of Prime Agricultural Areas Mitigation of impacts to agriculture Response: Land Evaluation & Area Review (LEAR) Study Edge Planning for Agriculture Discussion Paper Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Policy Review 20
4.2-21 Climate Change Drivers: Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 (sect. 1.8) Provincial Climate Change Strategy (2015) and Action Plan (2016) Response: Recognition of Climate Change as an issue in Regional Official Plan Addition of policies addressing mitigation and adaptation % Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector in Peel 2006 Policy themes related to climate change (eg. growth management, water resources, energy etc.) 21
4.2-22 Greenlands Systems Planning Drivers: Provincial Policy Statement (2014) Identify Natural Heritage System (NHS) for Region Transition from feature-based to systembased NHS policies Rationalize provincial, local municipal and conservation authority policies and studies Update mapping Response: CVC - Credit River Watershed Natural Heritage System background study TRCA Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy background study 22
4.2-23 Water Resources Drivers: New legislation and policy Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 (sect. 2.2) Clean Water Act, 2006 Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008 Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015 Response: Review to address: Watershed and sub-watershed planning Ground water and surface water quality and quantity Source water protection Stormwater Lake Simcoe policies Mapping of water system features 23
4.2-24 Peel 2041: Mineral Aggregate Resources 24
4.2-25 Drivers: Mineral Aggregate Resources Provincial Policy Statement (2014); new policy/definitions related to comprehensive rehabilitation planning and aggregate recycling. Provincial bedrock mapping update in 2009 (Aggregate Resources Inventory Paper) Southern Ontario Shale Study in 2012 (Ministry of Northern Development and Mines) Response: Scope of Review to Address Comprehensive rehabilitation planning for aggregates Aggregate recycling High Potential Mineral Aggregate Resources Area mapping in Town of Caledon North West Brampton Shale Policy Review 25
4.2-26 Peel 2041: ROPA 27 Leading Government is future-oriented and accountable In 20 years I trust that sustainability and long-term benefits to future generations are considered In 4 years we will promote healthy and age-friendly built environments Thriving Communities are integrated, safe and complete In 20 years we live in a community where the built environment promotes healthy living In 20 years we live in a community that promotes mobility, walkability and various modes of transportation Living People s lives are improved in their time of need In 20 years I will have access to local, nutritious food sources In 20 years I will have a responsibility to contribute to community wellbeing 26
4.2-27 Age-friendly Planning 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 2001 2011 2021 2031 2041 65+ 0-64 Drivers: Respond to increasing seniors population Reduced ratio of workers to seniors Need for aging within the community Direction from Aging Population Steering Committee Response: Proposed policy recognizing diversity of Peel s aging population Providing for the needs of Peel s aging population and allow opportunities to age within their community To promote the use of accessible design Creating better environments for active aging 27
4.2-28 Age-friendly Planning: Desired Outcomes Support seniors to age in place (within their community) Create a safe, barrier-free, inclusive environment Creating healthy, walkable communities close to amenities, green spaces, programs and services. 28
4.2-29 Health and the Built Environment Drivers: Traditional development has led to auto dependent sprawl and low physical activity levels Increased risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity; diabetes prevalence rates: 9.8 (Peel) vs 8.3 (Ontario) Without intervention diabetes rates will increase to 1 in 6 by 2025 and the total attributable cost of diabetes in Peel will be over $643 million Response: Regional Official Plan policies have been drafted to support the Healthy Development Framework. The draft policies propose to require health assessments of all complete applications, as well as all Regionally or municipally owned and operated public facility project applications. 29
4.2-30 Health and the Built Environment: Desired Outcomes More complete and healthy communities Improved health and social connectivity with Peel residents Reduced risk of chronic disease Lesser burden on public services (e.g., health care system) 30
4.2-31 Peel 2041 Regional Official Plan must conform to recent updates to Provincial Legislation and Policy Advancing planning policy areas important to Peel residents and businesses as part of Peel 2041 Peel 2041 is helping implement the Region s Strategic Plan and TOCPs Peel 2041 provides an opportunity for continued collaboration and coordination with the Province, local municipalities and stakeholders Policy updates will result in positive outcomes for the community 31
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