Planning Advisory Committee - 11 Oct 2022 - Agenda

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Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2022 –10:00 a.m. Meeting to be held in Virtual Electronic Format, and live streamed on the County of Frontenac’s YouTube Channel, https://youtu.be/xf5UPYsfm4g

AGENDA Page 1.

Call to Order

Election of Officers a) Election of Chair b)

Election of Vice Chair

Adoption of the Agenda a) That the agenda for the October 11, 2022 meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee be adopted.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Adoption of Minutes a) Minutes of Meeting held September 9, 2021

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That the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting held 11 Oct 2022 be adopted. 6.

Deputations and/or Presentations

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Briefings a) Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, will provide the Community Development Advisory Committee with a briefing on the new Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee mandate.

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Mr. Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development will provide the Planning Advisory Committee with his Directors Planning briefing.

Reports to the Planning Advisory Committee

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Staff Briefing: Ms. Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning, will provide the Planning Advisory Committee a briefing regarding the Marysville Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment. [See Reports to the Planning Advisory Committee, clause b)]

2022-112 Planning Advisory Committee Official Plan Amendment – Township of Frontenac Islands – Marysville Secondary Plan Recommendation: That the County of Frontenac Planning Advisory Committee recommends to County Council: That By-Law Number 2022-20 of the Township of Frontenac Islands, adopting Official Plan Amendment Number 7 for the Marysville Secondary Plan, dated September 12, 2022 and included as Attachment 1 to Report Number 2022-112, be approved; That the Official Plan of the Township of Frontenac Islands, as amended, be further amended as per Township By-Law Number 2022-20 in Attachment 1 to Report Number 2022-112, being Official Plan Amendment Number 7 for the Marysville Secondary Plan; and, That the Official Plan of the Township of Frontenac Islands, as amended, be further amended by County Council through a technical modification to remove the words “and 75% in the Marysville” from Section 4.8.3.iv of the document.

Communications

Other Business

Next Meeting

Adjournment

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Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting September 9, 2021 A meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee was held in hybrid format, hosted at the County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. Present: Councillor Higgins, Chair Councillor Smith, Vice Chair Deputy Warden Doyle Warden Vandewal Lisa Henderson Phil Leonard Present Electronically: Barbara Sproule, via Zoom Staff Present: Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk (Recording Secretary) Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning 1.

Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. 2.

Adoption of the Agenda

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Smith Warden Vandewal

That the agenda for the September 9, 2021 meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee be adopted. Carried 3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

There were none.

Minutes of Meeting held September 9, 2021

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Adoption of Minutes a)

Minutes of Meeting held June 9, 2021

Moved By: Seconded By:

Deputy Warden Doyle Mr. Leonard

That the minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting held June 9, 2021 be adopted. Carried 5.

Deputations and/or Presentations

Briefings a)

Mr. Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development provided the Planning Advisory Committee with the planning briefing. Reports to the Planning Advisory Committee

Report of the Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee The attached report was considered by the Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee at 10:30 a.m.

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Smith Mr. Leonard

That the Report received from the Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee be received and adopted. Report of the Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee The Communal Service Governance/Operations Model Review Committee reports and recommends as follows:

2021-068 Communal Service Governance DRAFT Business Case Study Be It Resolved That the Communal Service Governance – DRAFT Business Case Study (September 9, 2021) be received and amended as follows:
Under Asset Transfer Policy section, change the word options to scenarios Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021

Minutes of Meeting held September 9, 2021

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2. Under Community Benefit and Dividends section, change the word options to scenarios 3. Under MSC Duty to the Shareholders section, second paragraph, insert the words “by the Corporation” before to the word annually in the last sentence. 4. On the title page add the words The Shareholders above the 5 municipalities listed. And Further That the DRAFT Business Case Study dated September 9, 2021, as amended, be provided to the member municipalities for their review and input prior to the end of October 2021. Carried An amended version of the Study will be forwarded to Committee members as well as included on next week’s County Council agenda for approval at Council. b)

2021-069 Planning and Economic Development Department Final Report: Willowbrook Estates Subdivision, Phase 2

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Smith Deputy Warden Doyle

Whereas the Council of the County of Frontenac considered all written and oral submissions received on this application, the effect of which helped Council to make an informed decision; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the conditions of draft plan of subdivision for the property known as Phase 2 of the Willowbrook Estates Subdivision, located in the Hamlet of Inverary, South Frontenac Township (County File Number 10T-2020-002), subject to the Conditions of Draft Approval contained in the County Planning and Economic Development report dated September 9, 2021, noted as Attachment 3 (revised September 9, 2021) to this report; And Further That this approval of the draft plan of subdivision supersede the previous draft approval given by County Council in 2014, which lapsed prior to the issuance of final approval; And Further That the Clerk be authorized to issue draft approval by signing the required documents and making any technical corrections to the conditions as needed. Carried Ms. Bolton provided a PowerPoint presentation of the proposal, a copy of which is attached to the record in the Clerk’s Office.

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021

Minutes of Meeting held September 9, 2021

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2021-070 Approval of Central Frontenac Official Plan

Moved By: Seconded By:

Deputy Warden Doyle Warden Vandewal

Whereas the Council of the County of Frontenac considered all written and oral submissions received on this application, the effect of which helped Council to make an informed decision; Be It Resolved That the Planning Advisory Committee receive and review the required documents for submission of the adopted Official Plan for the Township of Central Frontenac; And Further That the Council of the County of Frontenac approve the Township of Central Frontenac Official Plan dated July 13th, 2021 (revised August 30, 2021), as contained in Appendix 4. Carried d)

Staff Briefing: Mr. Joe Gallivan, Director of Planning and Economic Development, will brief the Planning Advisory Committee with respect to the Planning Department 2022 Work Plan. [See Reports to the Planning Advisory Committee, clause e)]

It was suggested that future charts also identify travel time. In terms of the Natural Heritage Study, it was questioned what has changed since 2012 that another study is required, as well as why this study is a priority next year, to which Mr. Gallivan noted that the County needs to look at Frontenac from a different approach. We are required, through provincial mandates, to protect certain areas but what we are trying now to do is look at the regional picture and what is important, socially and culturally in Frontenac. In terms of it being a priority, Mr. Gallivan noted that we want to ensure lakes are well protected and the policy is in place as we commence the comprehensive review of the County Official Plan. In addition, North Frontenac had made some requests for changes which cannot be done under the existing official plan. Mr. Gallivan’s presentation identified that the Townships may need to retain private consultants for some of their policy work if they wish it to be done sooner than what County Staff are able to provide.

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021

Minutes of Meeting held September 9, 2021

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2021-071 Director of Planning and Economic Development – 2022 Work Plan

Moved By: Seconded By:

Deputy Warden Doyle Councillor Smith

Be It Resolve That the County of Frontenac Planning Advisory Committee recommend to County Council the approval of the 2022 work plan for the Planning and Economic Development as it relates to planning matters; And Further That the Director provide an overview to County Council as part of the 2022 budget deliberations as well as the Councils of the three municipalities which the department provides planning services. Carried 8.

Communications

Other Business

Next Meeting

Adjournment

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Smith Deputy Warden Doyle

That the meeting hereby adjourn at 1:32 p.m. Carried

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes September 9, 2021

Minutes of Meeting held September 9, 2021

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Schedule B-2 – Advisory Committee to County Council Committee Name: Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee Establishment of the Committee (i) The County of Frontenac Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee shall be comprised of (8) members appointed by County Council as follows: ▪

(4) members of County Council, one from each member municipality; and

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(4) community representatives from each Township.

(ii) The members of the County of Frontenac Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee shall hold office from the date of their appointment, at the pleasure of Council, up to the end of the term of Council and who shall be named in Schedule “A” to this By-law; (iii) The County of Frontenac Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee shall adhere to the County’s Procedural By-law No. [insert number of new Procedural By-law] and any amendments thereto, specifically Section 22 – Committees for the conduct of all Meetings. Terms of Reference/Mandate The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee is responsible for overseeing all regional development, planning, and the Planning Act implications of economic development within the County of Frontenac in accordance with the County’s Official Plan document. The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee shall also be directed by the Economic Development Charter and County Strategic Plan, as well as the Trails Master Plan. The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee shall: 1. 2.

Be responsible directly to Council for those items emanating from the Planning & Economic Development Department. Subsequent to the approval of the budget, consider budget proposals and business plans for the Planning & Economic Development Department pertaining to items within the Committee mandate. Receive reports from staff on items within the Committee’s mandate. Receive public delegations on matters affecting general land use planning and economic development in the County of Frontenac and hold public meetings, as required by the Planning Act, with respect to plans of subdivision and condominium. All such public meetings would be held in the Township where a development proposal was located.

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Review and recommend to Council revisions to the Planning and Economic Development Committee’s Terms of Reference/Mandate, as required. Monitor provincial and federal legislation that has an impact on planning matters.

Specific Responsibilities The Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee shall: 1. 2. 3.

Provide direction to staff for the implementation of the planning and development goals and policies as outlined in the County’s Official Plan document. Make recommendations to Council with respect to County Official Plan matters. Review and make recommendations to Council concerning other planning matters of the County, including regional studies affecting planning and/or economic development, special studies, sustainability issues, and planning policy matters. Review and consider reports on the following matters that fall within the mandate of the Committee:

Subdivision and condominium applications;
Extensions of draft plan approvals;
County and Township Official Plan amendments; and
County and Township Official Plan updates. Make recommendations to Council on matters relating to Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) as a means to support and promote community development in the rural areas. Receive advice from, and work with economic development stakeholders such as Community Development Advisory Committee, Community Futures Development Corporation, Land ‘O Lakes Tourism, Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO), and Township Economic Development Committees.

Composition of the Committee The Council of the County of Frontenac hereby appoints the following individuals to the County of Frontenac Planning and Economic Development Advisory Committee: Council Liaison to Planning and Economic Development Four (4) Representatives from the Community: • North Frontenac – • Central Frontenac – • South Frontenac – • Frontenac Islands – Four (4) members of County Council, those being the Mayors of each Township (or their designate): • North Frontenac – • Central Frontenac – • South Frontenac – • Frontenac Islands –

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Planning Advisory Committee Planning Briefing October 11, 2022

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Where We Are Right Now • • •

Office closed for renovations – not expected to return until early 2024. Potential opportunity to work at Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority building starting in January, 2023. Planning inquiries and application volumes remain high, however economic changes have resulted in a reduction from peak in 2021.

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TOWNSHIP PLANNING HOURS

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P L A N N I N G A P P L I C AT I O N S U P D AT E - T O W N S H I P

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Ongoing Work – County •

Communal Servicing – proposed ‘Business Plan’ for Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) endorsed by Central and South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands Townships.

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Goal: Work on establishing the regional utility in 1st Quarter 2023.

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Ongoing Work – County cont. • • • • •

Natural Heritage Study – (2023-24) Community Planning Permit System Implementation (2023-2024) Regional Community Improvement Plan (CIP) (2022-2023) County Official Plan Update (2023-2025) Subdivision Activity – expected to increase if communal services utility is established.

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Sharbot Lake Communal Services Feasibility Study

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Frontenac County – Communal Services Meeting – July 13th, 2022

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Modelling: Fotenn Consultants

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Marysville Secondary Plan – Official Plan Amendment

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ARIAL VIEW

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MARYSVILLE

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Provincial Legislation – Bill 109 • • • •

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County staff working alongside Township staff to implement this legislation. Majority of changes impact township-level planning applications. Delegation of approval of site plan control applications completed in advance of July 1, 2022 deadline. Deadline of January 1st, 2023 for other changes, including the requirement to refund fees for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-Law Amendments, and Site Plan Control applications if provincial timelines are not met. County and Township staff working on changes to application processes to avoid refunding fees.

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2023 County Budget • •

No new project proposals being requested Catch up with policy work that has already been approved by County Council 2023-2024

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Thank You.

Report 2022-112 Planning Advisory Committee Recommend Report To:

Chair and Members of Planning Advisory Committee

From:

Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer

Prepared by:

Sonya Bolton, Manager of Community Planning

Date of meeting:

October 11, 2022

Re:

Planning Advisory Committee – Official Plan Amendment – Township of Frontenac Islands – Marysville Secondary Plan

Recommendation That the County of Frontenac Planning Advisory Committee recommends to County Council: That By-Law Number 2022-20 of the Township of Frontenac Islands, adopting Official Plan Amendment Number 7 for the Marysville Secondary Plan, dated September 12, 2022 and included as Attachment 1 to Report Number 2022-112, be approved; That the Official Plan of the Township of Frontenac Islands, as amended, be further amended as per Township By-Law Number 2022-20 in Attachment 1 to Report Number 2022-112, being Official Plan Amendment Number 7 for the Marysville Secondary Plan; and, That the Official Plan of the Township of Frontenac Islands, as amended, be further amended by County Council through a technical modification to remove the words “and 75% in the Marysville” from Section 4.8.3.iv of the document. Background In July 2019, the Township of Frontenac Islands initiated the process of preparing a secondary plan for the Village of Marysville on Wolfe Island. The secondary plan establishes a vision for Marysville that considers the existing community character, plans for new growth, and the continued success of local businesses. The secondary plan sets out parameters for sustainable growth, including identifying available

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residential, commercial, and institutional lands within the village, as well as addressing servicing challenges and associated financial costs. During the secondary plan process, two public open houses were held at the Town Hall in Marysville on August 22, 2019 and December 4, 2019 to inform the public and listen to concerns and ideas. A staff report was prepared for Township Council in September 2020, concerning next steps in the planning process. Recognizing the challenge of public meetings during the COVID 19 pandemic, Council sent out notifications on the Township website and to all citizens who had provided comments or had attended one of the previous public open houses requesting comments on the draft secondary plan prior to the end of October 2020. A web page was set up by the Township with respect to the Secondary Plan: Marysville Secondary Plan. In March 2022, an Engage Frontenac web page was posted online to provide additional information on the Marysville plan: Engage Frontenac. On March 14, 2022, planning staff presented the draft Official Plan Amendment to implement the Marysville Secondary Plan to Township Council. On April 27, 2022, the Township hosted a public open house at the Community Hall in Marysville to allow citizens the opportunity to learn more about the draft Official Plan Amendment and ask questions of staff in an informal setting. More than 50 citizens attended the open house. On May 9, 2022, Council held the first Public Meeting as required by the Planning Act. A second Public Meeting was held on July 5, 2022. The Official Plan Amendment to implement the Marysville Secondary Plan was adopted by Township Council on September 12, 2022, and the Notice of Adoption and submission package was received by the County of Frontenac on September 26, 2022. Comment

Summary of Official Plan Amendment An Official Plan Amendment to the existing Official Plan of the Township of Frontenac Islands is required to implement the Marysville Secondary Plan. The amendment was adopted by Township Council on September 12, 2022 by By-Law Number 2022-20. A copy of the amending by-law and all schedules are included with this report as Attachment 1. The following is an overview of the key components of the amendment: a. Context and Vision The amendment recognizes that the arrival of a new and larger ferry and permanent docking in the Village of Marysville will make it easier to access Wolfe Island from the mainland. Population projections estimate that 300 new residents will be living on Wolfe Island through to 2047 and to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement most of the new growth needs to be accommodated in the village. As a result, the amendment will change the ‘Village’ designation boundary and add approximately 36 hectares (89

Recommend Report to Planning Advisory Committee Official Plan Amendment, Marysville Secondary Plan October 11, 2022

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acres) of vacant land immediately south of the existing village (refer to Schedule B of Attachment 1). Some of the benefits of the proposed new Expansion Area boundary include: •

All new development will connect into the fabric of the existing village and be contained between Road 95 and 7th Line Road, with connections to the village street system being permitted for active transportation uses (i.e., pedestrians and bicycles), but no vehicle access into the village, except for vehicle access from Division Street.

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All the new residential areas will be within walking distance of the community park grounds, which is the major community hub in Marysville.

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All new development will be adjacent to the future east-west collector road (also known as the “by-pass road”), resulting in more efficient infrastructure costs.

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In the longer term, future development would occur on the southern side of the bypass road, which would result in a more connected and integrated community and would make more efficient use of the by-pass road (note that the Official Plan Amendment includes a phasing policy that requires that more than 50 percent of the lands immediately south of the village need to be approved for development, and construction underway, before any new development is contemplated on the south side of the by-pass road).

b. Village Design Policies The amendment includes policies that will make sure that the new neighbourhoods will not be built as suburban style residential development. Instead, the lotting pattern and building locations will have to reflect the existing village style. c. Village Core The amendment supports and protects the existing “village core” area, which is that section of Road 96 that runs through the village and has the mix of commercial and residential uses that are considered the main destination of Marysville. d. Servicing The amendment contains policies that state that all new development in the Expansion Area shall take place on communal services, which will allow for a more compact form of development and better compatibility with the existing village. Frontenac County is working on establishing a regional utility that will take over and manage these communal systems once they are installed by a developer (for more information please see: Communal Services). e. Water Area and Marina Policies are included in the amendment that will allow the Township to place zoning over the water area extending away from the village to control water-related uses and ensure that no activities have a negative impact on the ferry operation and dock. There is also a Recommend Report to Planning Advisory Committee Official Plan Amendment, Marysville Secondary Plan October 11, 2022

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policy section that sets out criteria should Council in the future consider the creation of a public marina, to make docking within a controlled environment appealing to boaters. 2. Policy Review Official Plan Amendments are required to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 and conform to both the County of Frontenac Official Plan and the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan. a. Provincial Policy Statement (2020) The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. The PPS promotes the wise use and management of resources, efficient land use and development patterns that support strong, liveable, and healthy communities, and the protection of the environment and public health and safety. Under Section 3 of the Planning Act, all municipal decisions regarding planning applications “shall be consistent with” applicable provincial policy. It is the opinion of County planning staff that the Official Plan Amendment for the Marysville Secondary Plan is consistent with the policies of the PPS. Details regarding specific issues are discussed in the Planning Analysis section below, and a detailed analysis of the key PPS policies applicable to the amendment are included in Appendix A to this report. b. County of Frontenac Official Plan (2016) The County of Frontenac Official Plan is a framework for guiding development in the County through the management and protection of the natural environment and by providing direction and influence on growth patterns. It is focused on the six themes of economic sustainability, growth management, community building, housing and social services, heritage and culture, and environmental sustainability. It is the opinion of County planning staff that the Official Plan Amendment for the Marysville Secondary Plan conforms to the policies of the County Official Plan. Details regarding specific issues are discussed in the Planning Analysis section below, and a detailed analysis of the key County Official Plan policies applicable to the amendment are included in Appendix B to this report. c. Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan (Consolidated, 2013) The Official Plan for the Township of Frontenac Islands is intended to guide growth and development in the municipality. Although the Official Plan Amendment for the Marysville Secondary Plan proposes to amend the growth projections for Marysville, expand the boundary of the settlement area, and replace the Village designation policies to reflect the outcome of the secondary plan, it is the opinion of County planning staff that the amendment conforms to the general intent and purpose of the Township Official Plan.

Recommend Report to Planning Advisory Committee Official Plan Amendment, Marysville Secondary Plan October 11, 2022

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Key goals and objectives of the Township Official Plan, and the amendment’s conformity with them, are included in Appendix C to this report. Details regarding planning issues raised in the policies are addressed in the Planning Analysis section below. 3. Public Consultation Details regarding the timing and number of open houses and public meetings are included in the Background section above. Through the consultation done as part of the development of the secondary plan, the following are the themes and issues raised by members of the public: • • • • • • •

Community character Affordability Public open space Community design – streetscapes Ferry terminal and tourism Servicing Growth and schools

Although the issues of planning for schools and the ferry rest with the school boards and the Ministry of Transportation Ontario respectively, most comments and concerns received during the secondary plan process have been addressed in the policies outlined in the Official Plan Amendment (Attachment 1). After the open house and two public meetings where the draft Official Plan Amendment was presented, staff made several changes to the amendment to reflect additional citizen comments. Wording was added to allow for some local commercial uses to be developed within the village expansion area, as a few citizens felt that people living in the expansion area in the future should have some commercial uses available instead of having to walk down to the existing main street. The issues raised through the public engagement process are addressed in more detail in the planning analysis below. 4. Planning Analysis a. Growth and settlement areas The PPS, and subsequently the County and Township Official Plans, require that most of the future growth be directed to settlement areas. With 157 new dwelling units (approximately 300 people) planned for Wolfe Island over the next 25 years, and the introduction of the new and larger ferry, the Village of Marysville is the key location for most of this new growth. Increasing the number of people living on the island and in the village supports local businesses and services, such as the existing schools. The expansion area for the village is adjacent to the existing village boundary and is currently designated ‘Rural’ in the Official Plan and is to be redesignated as ‘Village’ through the proposed Official Plan Amendment. Prime agricultural lands are not affected, and currently, there are no issues associated with minimum distance Recommend Report to Planning Advisory Committee Official Plan Amendment, Marysville Secondary Plan October 11, 2022

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separation (MDS) to any livestock facilities. The policies in the amendment require that additional planning approvals will be needed before development can occur, and that development will have to be phased, ensuring that the lands to the south of the village develop substantially before development south of the proposed by-pass road can occur. b. Servicing Servicing within the village is currently only on private wells and septic systems. Installing municipal water and wastewater services is too costly. Private on-site services limit the ability of the existing village to intensify, which is why the expansion area is an important component of the growth plan for Marysville. All new development in the expansion area is to be on communal water and sewer systems. These systems will be installed and paid for by the developer. The intent is that they will then be assumed by a regional utility service corporation being formed by the County of Frontenac and its member municipalities. This removes the liability and expense of the Township having to take responsibility for these systems. Instead, the public utility will manage and operate the systems, adhering to all provincial regulations. The homes developed on these communal systems will be charged a monthly fee to operate the services, maintain the systems, and contribute towards a reserve fund for repairs or future replacement costs. c. Housing The provision of additional lands in the expansion area, with the majority intended for new residential dwellings, will ensure that the Township is able to meet the requirement for providing for an adequate supply of housing. The opportunity to develop on communal services will mean that lands will be able to be developed in a way that blends with the current density and fabric of the village. There will also be opportunities to develop some different forms of housing, such as townhouses or small-scale apartment buildings, which provides options for those looking to remain on the island and age in place. d. Transportation and connectivity By changing the original design of having some of the expansion area west of Road 95 and now accommodating it all south of the existing village between Road 95 and 7th Line Road, there is better and safer connectivity. Road 95 is a barrier to pedestrians with its heavier traffic. There is a proposed by-pass road that will connect east through west in the expansion area, and there is intended to be north-south connections that mimic the existing grid street pattern in the village. However, due to the narrow width of the existing streets, new north-south connections will be limited to pedestrian and cyclist connections, with some limited exceptions for vehicles, such as the extension of Division Street. With good pedestrian connections in the village, combined with the ability to walk onto the ferry and travel to downtown Kingston, it is expected that many people that live in the village could complete much of their trips on foot or by bicycle, thereby decreasing vehicle traffic. Recommend Report to Planning Advisory Committee Official Plan Amendment, Marysville Secondary Plan October 11, 2022

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e. Open space and environmental protection Within the expansion area, there are a few wet areas and natural features. These will have to be evaluated further prior to any other planning approvals being issued for future development. It is the intent of the secondary plan to include open space amenities within the new communities, including the potential for trails and linkages. The secondary plan also envisions new development, including some higher density forms, such as townhouses or small-scale apartments, clustering around the existing Community Centre grounds, as this is a key community feature and open space. f. Community character and design The intent of the secondary plan is to manage growth within the Village of Marysville and ensure that new development is in keeping with the current character of the village. The policies in the Official Plan Amendment indicate that new development within the existing village is to be no more than two storeys in height, so as not obscure sightlines and to be in keeping with the current scale of development. New development in the expansion area will be limited to two to three storeys, depending on the type of development proposed. Following the approval of the Official Plan Amendment, the Township will be preparing design standards and a Zoning By-Law Amendment to guide future development in the village. 5. Technical Modification The Official Plan for the Township of Frontenac Islands currently contains policies that outline intensification targets of 75 percent growth through residential intensification in the Village of Marysville. This number is out of date with updated population projections and is not feasible given what we know about the servicing constraints in the village. As part of the amendment, By-Law Number 2022-20 passed by the Township, deletes the last two sentences of Section 2.1.4 in the Goals and Objectives of the Official Plan, which refers to this out-of-date intensification target. However, this target is repeated in Section 4.8.3.iv on Housing in the following policy: “Target 25% of an estimated supply of 516 vacant residential lots for residential intensification and 75% in the [sic] Marysville and maintain an adequate supply of land zoned for residential development to facilitate residential intensification and redevelopment.” As this additional policy was not addressed by By-Law Number 2022-20, County planning staff are recommending a technical modification to the Official Plan Amendment by removing the words “…and 75% in the Marysville…” from Section 4.8.3.iv of the Official Plan. 6. Conclusion The Official Plan Amendment for the Marysville Secondary Plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the County of Frontenac Official Plan, and Recommend Report to Planning Advisory Committee Official Plan Amendment, Marysville Secondary Plan October 11, 2022

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conforms to the general intent of the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan. Therefore, County planning staff are recommending that the Planning Advisory Committee recommend that County Council approve Official Plan Amendment Number 7 to implement the Marysville Secondary Plan. Strategic Priority Implications As the only settlement area in the Township of Frontenac Islands, and with the arrival of the new and larger ferry, the Village of Marysville on Wolfe Island is projected to accommodate most of the population and employment growth over the next 25 years. As indicated in the secondary plan, growth in the expansion area will be exclusively on communal services. The Marysville Secondary Plan and implementing Official Plan Amendment align with Strategic Priority 1, which is to “get behind plans that build community vitality and resilience in times of growth and change.” The amendment aligns with the third objective in Strategic Priority 1, which is to “pursue proactive planning approaches that reflect local concerns and priorities within strategic regional planning policy so as to enhance service levels, manage rising demand for new housing and deal with new types of development.” Financial Implications The Official Plan Amendment for the Marysville Secondary Plan was a Townshipinitiated project and amendment. There are no financial implications for the County of Frontenac associated with this report. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Township of Frontenac Islands Planning and Economic Development Department, County of Frontenac Appendices Appendix A: Review of Provincial Policy Statement Appendix B: Review of County of Frontenac Official Plan Appendix C: Review of Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan Attachments

By-Law Number 2022-20 of the Township of Frontenac Islands, Official Plan Amendment Number 7 to Implement the Marysville Secondary Plan

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Appendix A: Review of Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) PPS Policy Section and Summary

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Section 1.1.1: Healthy, liveable, and safe communities are sustained by: •

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The Marysville Secondary Plan ensures that future development will use land and resources efficiently. The expansion area Promoting efficient development and will permit the development of different land use patterns which sustain longforms of housing, which increase the mix term financial well-being of the (subof housing available on the island and will section a). help the Township meet the long-term Accommodating an appropriate range needs of residents. The expansion area is of land uses to meet long-term needs, adjacent to the existing village boundary including a range and mix of and all future development in the affordable and market-based expansion area will occur on communal residential uses (sub-section b). services.

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Avoiding development and land use patterns that would prevent the efficient expansion of settlement areas (sub-section d).

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Ensuring that necessary infrastructure and public service facilities will be available to meet current and projected needs (subsection g).

Section 1.1.3.1: Settlement areas shall be the focus of growth and development.

Marysville is the only settlement area on Wolfe Island and in the Township.

Section 1.1.3.2: Land use patterns within settlement areas shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses that: efficiently use land and resources (subsection a); are appropriate for and efficiently use infrastructure and public service facilities (sub-section b); and support active transportation (sub-section e).

Development on communal services in the expansion area will allow for new residential units (and some commercial services) that are compatible with the fabric of the existing village. The proposed format of the expansion area will allow for active transportation connections to the existing village.

Section 1.1.3.6: New development taking place in designated growth areas should occur adjacent to the existing built-up area and should have a compact form, and a mix of uses and densities.

The expansion area is adjacent to the existing village boundary. New development will include a mix of residential forms and the opportunity for some business uses.

Section 1.1.3.7: Planning authorities

Development south of the proposed by-

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should establish and implement phasing policies to ensure the orderly progression of development within designated growth areas.

pass road will only be permitted to proceed once 50 percent of the development to the north has received draft plan approval and development has begun.

Section 1.1.3.8: A planning authority may allow for the expansion of a settlement area boundary only at the time of a comprehensive review and only where it has been demonstrated that: sufficient opportunities to accommodate growth do not already exist; infrastructure and public service facilities will be suitable for the long term; the expansion is in compliance with minimum distance separation (MDS) formulae; and, impacts to agricultural operations are mitigated.

This expansion was undertaken as part of the comprehensive review done through the Marysville Secondary Plan and implemented through this Official Plan Amendment. Intensification within the existing village is constrained due private water and wastewater services; therefore, the additional lands are needed to accommodate future growth. This future growth will be accommodated on communal services managed by a public utility. The location of the expansion area does not impact prime agricultural lands and there are no MDS concerns.

Section 1.4.1: To provide for an appropriate range and mix of housing options and densities required to meet projected needs by maintaining a minimum of 15 years supply of land for residential development.

Development on communal services in the expansion area will allow for additional housing units to meet future demand, and those units will be able to include multi-unit housing forms that are currently not possible on private services.

Section 1.5.1: Healthy active communities should be promoted by:

The policies in the Official Plan Amendment for the Marysville Secondary Plan include limiting connections for a. Planning public streets, spaces, and facilities to be safe, meet the needs of vehicles and optimizing connections for pedestrians and cyclists; supporting the pedestrians, foster social interaction, existing community centre and green and facilitate active transportation space; offering opportunities in the and community connectivity. expansion area for new open spaces and b. Planning and providing for a full trail connections; and supporting public range of publicly accessible built and access to the water. natural settings for recreation, including facilities, parklands, public spaces, open space areas, and trails. c. Providing opportunities for public access to shorelines.

Section 1.6.6.3: Where municipal sewage

All new development in the expansion

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and water services are not available, planned, or feasible, private communal sewage and water services are the preferred form of servicing for multi-unit or multi-lot development to support the protection of the environment and minimize potential risks to human health and safety.

area is to be on communal water and sewer systems. These systems will be installed and paid for by the developer. The intent is that they will then be assumed by a regional utility service corporation being formed by the County of Frontenac and its member municipalities. This removes the liability and expense of the Township having to take responsibility for these systems. Instead, the public utility will manage and operate the systems, adhering to all provincial regulations.

Section 1.6.7.1: Transportation systems should be provided that are safe, energy efficient, facilitate the movement of people and goods, and are appropriate to address projected needs.

There is a proposed by-pass road that will connect east through west in the expansion area, and there is intended to be north-south connections that mimic the existing grid street pattern in the village. However, due to the narrow width of the existing streets, new north-south connections will be limited to pedestrian and cyclist connections, with some limited exceptions for vehicles, such as the extension of Division Street.

Section 1.6.7.4: A land use pattern, density and mix of uses should be promoted that minimize the length and number of vehicle trips and support active transportation.

Section 1.7.1: Long-term economic prosperity should be supported by: •

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The policies of the Marysville Secondary Plan support the development of diverse housing options in the expansion area, Encouraging residential uses to protect the main street of the village, and respond to the market and provide encourage development that is in keeping the necessary housing supply and with the character and scale of the range of housing options for a diverse existing village. workforce (sub-section b). Maintaining and enhancing the vitality and viability of downtowns and main streets (sub-section d).

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Encouraging a sense of place, by promoting well-designed built form and cultural planning, and by conserving features that help define character, including built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes (sub-section e).

Section 2.1.1: Natural heritage features and areas shall be protected for the long term.

Prior to any development taking place in the expansion area, an environmental impact assessment will be required for any identified natural features.

Section 2.6.1: Significant built heritage resources and significant cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved.

The secondary plan policies ensure that the low-rise nature and scale of development in the village is maintained.

Section 2.6.2: Development and site alteration shall not be permitted on lands containing archaeological resources or areas of archaeological potential unless those resources have been conserved.

Prior to any development taking place in the expansion area, an archaeological assessment will be required.

Section 3.1.1: Development shall be directed away from hazardous lands and sites.

Prior to any development taking place in the expansion area, any issues with respect to hazards lands will be addressed through the appropriate study and reviewed by the appropriate agency.

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Appendix B: Review of County of Frontenac Official Plan (OP) County OP Policy Section and Summary

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Section 2.1.1.1.a: The agricultural community should be fostered and protected to ensure its viability for the economic and social benefit of the County. To accomplish this, the County will encourage the Townships to protect prime agricultural land for agricultural purposes.

The expansion area for the village does not impact any prime agricultural lands.

Section 3.2.2.1.2: Efficient development patterns and road connections will be encouraged in settlement areas to optimize public services and to make the most efficient use of land and resources.

The proposed by-pass road will connect east through west in the expansion area, and there is intended to be north-south connections that mimic the existing grid street pattern in the village. However, due to the narrow width of the existing streets, new north-south connections will be limited to pedestrian and cyclist connections, with some limited exceptions for vehicles, such as the extension of Division Street.

Section 3.2.2.1.3: Local official plans shall, where feasible, promote mixed use development in settlement areas including residential, commercial, institutional, parks, and employment areas.

While most of the expansion area will be used for residential uses, there are policies that permit some additional business uses, as well as policies that require new open spaces and connections.

Section 3.2.2.2 – Settlement Area Boundary Expansions: The County’s longterm prosperity, environmental health, and social well-being depend on wisely managing change and promoting efficient land use and development patterns. On this basis, Settlement Area boundary expansions shall be determined by the Local Official Plans and shall require an Official Plan Amendment to the Local Plan. As none of the Settlement Areas in the Frontenacs have full municipal services, a settlement area capability study (comprehensive review) is required by this Plan for any boundary expansion to

With growth of 157 new dwelling units (approximately 300 people) planned for Wolfe Island over the next 25 years, and the introduction of the new and larger ferry, the Village of Marysville is the key location for much of this new growth. Increasing the number of people living on the island and in the village supports local businesses and services, such as the existing schools. The expansion area for the village is adjacent to the existing village boundary and is currently designated ‘Rural’ in the

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determine:

Official Plan and is to be redesignated as a. that the Settlement Area can adequately ‘Village’ through the proposed Official Plan Amendment. Prime agricultural accommodate new development without having a negative impact on groundwater lands are not affected, and currently, there are no issues associated with used for drinking purposes and/or the ability of the soils in the area to assimilate minimum distance separation (MDS) to any livestock facilities. The policies in the effluent; amendment require that additional b. the potential impacts of new development planning approvals will be needed before on the road network and other municipal development can occur, and that infrastructure such as community development will have to be phased, facilities; ensuring that the lands to the south of the village develop substantially before c. justification for the need to expand the development south of the proposed bysettlement area; pass road can occur. d. an analysis of alternatives that may be considered to settlement expansion, Servicing within the village is currently including redevelopment and infill; and only on private wells and septic systems. Installing municipal water and wastewater e. a review to determine compliance with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) services is too costly. Private on-site services limit the ability of the existing formulae. village to intensify, which is why the It is not anticipated that any of the settlement expansion area is an important areas in the Frontenacs will require expansion component of the growth plan for Wolfe in the life of this plan. If a settlement area Island. All new development in the expansion is being considered, in addition to expansion area is to be on communal the above criteria, the settlement area water and sewer systems. expansion policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), shall apply. The policies of the PPS are addressed in Appendix A. Section 4.1.3.1: To encourage pedestrian travel, streetscapes in villages and hamlets should be safe, convenient, and attractive for pedestrians… Sidewalks are encouraged in conjunction with the development of new roads within settlement areas…The County will encourage the development and enhancement of pedestrian trails throughout the Frontenacs, including multiple use trails…The County supports trail routes created by a linked system between community facilities and major

With good pedestrian connections in the village, combined with the ability to walk onto the ferry and travel to downtown Kingston, it is expected that many people that live in the village could complete much of their trips on foot or by bicycle, thereby decreasing vehicle traffic. It is the intent of the secondary plan to include open space amenities within the new communities, including the potential for trails and linkages. The secondary plan also envisions new development, including some higher density forms, such

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parks and open space areas.

as townhouses or small-scale apartments, clustering around the existing Community Centre grounds, as this is a key community feature and open space.

Section 4.2.1.4: All new development within settlement areas will be provided with appropriate services to sustain permanent occupancy.

Servicing within the village is currently only on private wells and septic systems. Installing municipal water and wastewater services is too costly. Private on-site services limit the ability of the existing The County supports and can work with village to intensify, which is why the the Townships to coordinate infrastructure expansion area is an important and public service facilities such as component of the growth plan for Wolfe potential municipal water and sewage and Island. will ensure that such facilities are All new development in the expansion strategically located to support effective and efficient delivery of services across area is to be on communal water and sewer systems. These systems will be Township boundaries. Accordingly, Frontenac County Council may authorize installed and paid for by the developer. The intent is that they will then be the development of regional level strategies to plan collaboratively for future assumed by a regional utility service corporation being formed by the County capital improvements. of Frontenac and its member municipalities. This removes the liability and expense of the Township having to take responsibility for these systems. Instead, the public utility will manage and operate the systems, adhering to all provincial regulations. Section 5.2.2: The County and the Townships will work to ensure a minimum 10-year supply of residential land across the Frontenacs at all times…County Council may assess different forms of housing design which make housing more affordable and may investigate alternative dwelling design standards that may contribute to more affordable housing.

Section 5.3.2: Where practical, it is the intent of this Plan to encourage the expansion of municipal servicing to help support appropriate multi-residential

Development on communal services in the expansion area will allow for additional housing units to meet future demand, and those units will be able to

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development to accommodate a seniors housing project.

include multi-unit housing forms that are currently not possible on private services.

Section 7, Environmental Sustainability, sets out policies for environmental sustainability and the protection of the natural heritage system and the ecological functions it provides.

Prior to any development taking place in the expansion area, an environmental impact assessment will be required for any identified natural features.

Section 8.3: Amendments to Township Official Plans shall be considered in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement, the policies in the County Official Plan, related policies elsewhere in the applicable Township plan, the Planning Act, and with general land use planning principles. Amendments shall only be considered when they are justified and when the required supportive information is provided.

The secondary plan process, including updated population and growth projections was the appropriate mechanism to review the growth of the Village of Marysville.

Nothing in this Plan shall prevent the Townships from adopting more restrictive policies or standards than those outlined in this Plan, provided such policies are consistent with the general intent of this Plan.

It is the opinion of County planning staff that the Official Plan Amendment for the Marysville Secondary Plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the County of Frontenac Official Plan, and conforms to the general intent of the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan.

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Section 2.2.2.1: To encourage growth within existing settlement areas that are contiguous to existing development.

The expansion area is adjacent to the existing village/settlement area boundary.

Section 2.2.2.2: To review all new growth areas to determine their suitability and justification relative to the projected land requirements of the municipality and to conduct an availability review of suitably designated vacant land elsewhere in the settlement area.

The Township updated their population and growth projections prior to the Marysville Secondary Plan. The secondary plan did look at another option of developing west of Road 95, but the proposed location of the expansion area to the south of the existing village is preferred. Development through intensification is constrained because of the lack of municipal water and sewer services.

Section 2.2.2.5: To encourage costeffective and efficient development, redevelopment, intensification, and revitalization within settlement areas.

Development of the expansion area is the most effective and efficient way to expand the village.

Section 2.2.2.6: To encourage growth that avoids the need for unnecessary and/or uneconomical expansion of infrastructure, which is appropriate to the type of services which are available and/or planned, and which protects natural and cultural resources, the environment, and public health.

Development of the expansion area is the most effective and efficient way to expand the village. Prior to any future development being permitted, additional studies will be required, including an environmental impact assessment and an archaeological assessment.

Section 2.2.2.8 To encourage less dependence on the automobile through walking, cycling, car pooling, telecommuting, and the development of island-based employment.

Section 2.2.3.2: To provide/encourage the The lands in the expansion area will provision of a supply of land to meet address most of the growth projected for

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projected growth.

the Township.

Section 2.2.8.2: To encourage sustainable and well managed growth that accommodates the needs of residents, including youth and seniors.

Development on communal services will allow for the development of other housing types, such as townhouses and small-scale apartments, which will be beneficial for youth and seniors.

Section 2.2.8.8: To conserve the scenic amenities of the shorelines and the character of low-density development.

The secondary plan policies ensure that the low-rise nature and scale of development in the village is maintained.

Section 3.1: The largest settlement area in the municipality is Marysville on Wolfe Island. Current sewer and water services rely on individual private services…future extensions to this settlement area should consider communal servicing.

All future development in the expansion area will be on communal services

Section 4.8.1: Provision for the varying needs and lifestyles of residents by a variety of living accommodations and support services and facilities.

Development on communal services will allow for the development of other housing types, such as townhouses and small-scale apartments. This will also increase the number of people living in the village and supporting the local businesses and public facilities.

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The Corporation of the Township of Frontenac Islands By-Law Number 2022-20 A By-Law to Amend the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan (Amendment Number 7, Marysville Secondary Plan) Whereas the Township of Frontenac Islands commenced work on the Marysville Secondary Plan in 2019; and, Whereas the Secondary Plan was prepared to establish a vision for Marysville that takes into account the existing community character and plans for new growth over the next 25 years; and, Whereas the proposed Official Plan Amendment recognizes that the arrival of a new and larger ferry and permanent docking in Marysville will make it easier to access Wolfe Island from the mainland; and, Whereas population projections estimate that 300 new residents will be living on Wolfe Island through to 2047 and to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement most of the new growth needs to be accommodated in the village; and, Whereas Frontenac Islands Council has held extensive public consultation on both the Secondary Plan and the proposed Official Plan Amendment, including open houses for the Secondary Plan on August 22nd, 2019 and December 4th, 2019, as well as an open house for the Official Plan Amendment on April 27th, 2022 and two Public Meetings as required by the Planning Act on May 9th, 2022 and July 5th, 2022; Now Therefore, the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Frontenac Islands, in accordance with the provisions of Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.c.P.13, as amended, enacts as follows: 1.

The Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan is hereby amended by the following changes, which shall constitute Amendment Number 7 to the Township of Islands Official Plan: a. Amend the text of the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan by deleting the last two sentences of Section 2.1.4 (Goals and Objectives), beginning with the words, “The land supply in Marysville…”; b. Amend the text of the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan by deleting Section 5.5. (Village) in its entirety and replacing it with a new Section 5.5 (Village of Marysville Secondary Plan Policies) as shown on Schedule ‘A’ to this By-Law;

The Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan, as amended, is further amended by the following map changes:

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a. Amend Schedule ‘A’, Land Use Plan, of the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan by re-designating the Expansion Area lands from ‘Rural’ to ‘Village’, as shown on Schedule ‘B’ to this By-Law; b. Add a new Schedule ‘M1’, Existing Village and Expansion Area, to the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan, as shown on Schedule ‘C’ to this By-Law; c.

Add a new Schedule ‘M2’, Land Use, to the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan, as shown on Schedule ‘D’ to this By-Law;

d. Add a new Schedule ‘M3’, Natural Environment, to the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan, as shown on Schedule ‘E’ to this By-Law; e. Add a new Schedule ‘M4’, Transportation, to the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan, as shown on Schedule ‘F’ to this By-Law; f.

Add a new Schedule ‘M5’, Special Policy Areas, to the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan, as shown on Schedule ‘G’ to this By-Law.

The Clerk be authorized and directed to make application to the County of Frontenac for approval of Official Plan Amendment Number 7 for The Corporation of the Township of Frontenac Islands.

This by-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of final passing by the Council of The Corporation of the County of Frontenac, subject to the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990.c.P.13, as amended.

Read a first and second time this 12th day of September 2022. Read a third time and finally passed this 12th day of September 2022.

Denis Doyle, Mayor

Darlene Plumley, C.A.O./Clerk

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Village of Marysville Secondary Plan Policies

5.5.1 Context and Vision The Village of Marysville represents the Township’s only Settlement Area and is situated adjacent to the St. Lawrence River on Wolfe Island. Access to Marysville is provided by a provincial ferry system, with docks in Marysville and Dawson’s Point on Wolfe Island and a dock in Kingston on the opposite side of the river. The province has expanded the ferry system through the creation of a new, larger boat. It is expected that by 2023 the ferry will dock exclusively in the village. The additional capacity created through the new ferry, as well as the potential for seasonal two-ferry operation, has led the County of Frontenac (County) to prepare updated population projections for the Township, as well as both Wolfe Island and Marysville in particular. The updated population projections for Marysville anticipate more than 300 new residents through to the year 2047. The village is important to the social, economic, and cultural life of Wolfe Island. The village includes the commercial main street, Town Hall, Post Office, public library, medical centre, community centre and playing grounds. The village also includes two elementary schools, and stable and new residential growth is necessary for their continued operation. The arrival of a new ferry and permanent docking in the village allows residents and visitors to walk on and off the ferry and reduce vehicle demand, and by allowing new housing in and around the village there will an opportunity for more walkon passengers. The purpose of the Marysville Secondary Plan is to guide the detailed planning and development anticipated within the village through to the year 2047, consistent with the Community’s vision and the anticipated increase in population. The Plan is intended to integrate new development with the existing village development and the surrounding rural area, through the development of an “Expansion Area” that is planned to accommodate most of the community’s growth. The Expansion Area, which encompasses approximately 36 hectares (89 acres) is generally located to the south of the existing village. Schedule ‘M1’ illustrates the secondary plan boundary including the Expansion Area. New development in Marysville is proposed to be developed primarily for residential land uses with an integrated parks and open space system. Some local commercial uses may also be considered. It is anticipated, that due to existing servicing constraints in the village, that new development will constitute the majority of the planned growth, and that the new development will proceed on the basis of communal water and sanitary sewer systems. It is expected that properties within the existing village will remain on individual water and sewer services for at least the short term. Accordingly, it is the vision of these Secondary Plan policies that:

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Marysville shall retain its small town, unique village character and provide an attractive, high-quality, safe, sustainable, interconnected, and pedestrian-friendly community for existing and future residents of all ages and abilities to enjoy. New development will be integrated with the existing village, through thoughtful design and a road pattern that enables continued connectivity.

5.5.2 Goals The goals of the Secondary Plan are: •

Develop a land use framework and guiding policies that will implement the vision;

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Determine the appropriate location and housing yield/mix for the Marysville Village Expansion Area;

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Provide land use and general village design policies to guide the development of the community;

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To encourage the development of a range and mix of housing types;

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To encourage development of accessible and affordable housing that remain consistent with the village character;

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To encourage and promote best practices in environmental design and energy conservation;

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Provide a framework for development that is pedestrian-oriented and incorporates parks, open spaces and trails and provides linkages to the waterfront, wherever possible;

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To promote active transportation by providing connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists to the Village Core and elementary schools and by encouraging the inclusion of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure on key existing streets, wherever possible;

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To ensure the orderly development of the Expansion Area by providing a development phasing strategy for the logical development of the community and related servicing infrastructure; and,

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To ensure orderly development of the Expansion Area by providing direction and guidance to the review and approval of development applications.

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To ensure continuity of neighbourhoods by developing the Expansion Area in a staged manner through a series of development blocks.

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To integrate the future neighbourhoods in the Village Expansion Area with the existing village, through road linkages and pedestrian and bicycle path networks.

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To provide a range of housing types and densities, including affordable housing, to meet the needs of existing and future residents.

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To protect views of Lake Ontario from streets and parks along Main Street and the new residential areas.

5.5.3 Land Use Plan The Land Use Plan for the community is illustrated on Schedule ‘M2’ – Land Use which sets out the overall structure for the Village, including within the existing Settlement Area and the Expansion Area. The Land Use Plan for the community is based on the design principles identified in Section 5.5.3.2 and provides a framework for incorporating the Expansion Area with the existing village, as well as providing some land use policies to encourage a more diverse mix of uses within the Village Core. Marysville is identified as a Settlement Area in the County Official Plan and is designated ‘Village’ in the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan. The Expansion Area lands will be developed as a primarily low and medium density residential neighbourhood, with the intent of utilizing existing institutional and commercial land uses within the village to support the new growth. The gross density target for new residential developments in the Expansion Area is a range of 10-18 units per hectare (4-7 units per acre), ultimately dependent upon the available servicing infrastructure and housing type. Given the existing servicing constraints within the village there is limited opportunity for infill to accommodate planned growth. As a result, it is anticipated that the Expansion Area will accommodate the vast majority of the new growth, while the existing Village Core will evolve over time to provide supporting uses (commercial, institutional, and recreational) for both existing and new growth. 5.5.3.1 Land Use Designations Lands within the Village Designation and Secondary Plan Area are further designated one, or more, of the following land use categories as depicted on Schedule ‘M2’: a. b. c. d. e.

Village Residential; Village Expansion Area; Village Core; Institutional; and Open Space.

These land use designations for the Secondary Plan are intended to complement, and refine, the broader land use designations provided in the Township Official Plan. In most cases, the land use policies and permissions described in the Secondary Plan are more detailed than those provided for within the Official Plan. Where there are inconsistencies between a particular policy in the Official Plan and the Secondary Plan, the policies of the Secondary Plan shall prevail.

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5.5.3.2 Community Design Marysville has a unique character, reflected both in the development pattern, the influence of the river and ferry, and in the fabric of the streets, open spaces and built form. It is important for the community’s present and future, to protect and enhance that character, as new development pressures evolve and as the new expanded ferry and terminal develop. In order to achieve the desired vision, new development within the existing village and the Expansion Area will be guided by Village Design Standards. The Township will prepare and adopt the design standards, including the Expansion Area, which will provide enhanced guidance for the physical design of public and private development in the village to preserve the existing character, introduce new elements that are compatible, and ensure that the Expansion Area is developed in an attractive, high-quality, safe, sustainable, interconnected, and pedestrian-friendly manner. The Secondary Plan is based on neighbourhood village design principles, aimed at establishing a complete community. The principles and policies are to be considered when evaluating development applications within Marysville, and when the Township prepares the implementing Village Design Standards. 5.5.3.2.1

Design Principles

Development in Marysville shall be consistent with the following principles: •

Provide housing choice with designs that reflect and are compatible with the existing village character;

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Provide a neighbourhood design concept within the Expansion Area that considers safety and mitigates impacts of nearby natural and human-made physical features (wetlands, wind turbines and agricultural uses);

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Develop a neighbourhood within the Expansion Area that emphasizes, promotes, and encourages social interaction, active streetscapes and overall walkability;

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Establish an open space system within the village of integrated and connected public spaces including parks, trails, recreational facilities and natural features;

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Develop a well-connected network and hierarchy of streets, paths and active transportation trails that enhance connectivity around the village, including the Expansion Area while safely accommodating various modes of transportation, including walking, cycling, and automobiles;

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Locate and design parks and recreation spaces that will serve all age groups and physical abilities throughout the neighbourhood and connect them with an integrated active transportation system;

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Promote compatibility of building scale and form between new and existing adjacent development;

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Create focal points and activity nodes within the Village Core to enhance wayfinding and establish an identifiable community structure that recognizes the importance of the ferry terminal and that is accessible and informative for tourists;

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Promote sustainable design throughout the built environment to promote efficient use of energy, land, and infrastructure through conservation and energy-saving practices and systems; and

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Establish gateways to the village area to emphasize Marysville’s identity.

5.5.3.2.2

Village Design Policies

Unless otherwise determined by the Township, proposed development requiring a planning application shall address the Village Design Policies of this Plan and, where appropriate, policies within the Township of Frontenac Islands’ Official Plan and Township Village Design Standards.
A Design Brief that demonstrates how any proposed future development application (plan of subdivision, plan of condominium or any development subject to Site Plan Control) meets the direction of the Village Design principles and policies of this Secondary Plan, may be required in support of any such application. To the extent that Village Design Standards for Marysville are approved by Council, the Design Brief shall also demonstrate general compliance with the Standards.
Development within the Secondary Plan area, including but not limited to areas of public use, shall be designed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and other applicable Provincial legislation and the County’s Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation.
Streetscapes throughout the Marysville Village Area and Expansion Area are important components of the public realm. Streetscapes will be designed to enhance community character and sense of place and in recognition that Marysville is a fourseason community.
Residential streetscapes shall be designed to ensure the provision of sufficient onstreet parking through creative design solutions such as varying housing types, driveway locations and lotting patterns.
Development throughout the Marysville Village Area shall be encouraged to respond to and enhance the community’s existing unique identity and sense of place through the use of various means, including building typologies, architectural design treatments, building materials, decorative lighting, decorative street signs, boulevard treatments, gateway features and landscaping elements. The Township shall consider the inclusion of Indigenous designed, inclusive language, where appropriate, for public signage.
Throughout Marysville, buildings shall be designed to form a well-defined and continuous street edge with subtle variations in height and setbacks and high-quality

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architectural features. Buildings shall be located close to the street such that social interaction is encouraged and facilitated throughout the community. Garages will not dominate the streetscape. 8. Low-rise buildings (2-3 storeys) will be required and achieved through siting and orientation of a building on a lot (or vacant land unit) and the distribution of building massing. Consideration of building materials and architectural design shall have regard for maintaining a form of development that is compatible with and complementary to the existing village character. 9. Decorative lighting, street signage and entrance features that enhance the character of Marysville and that assist in wayfinding are encouraged. 10. Buildings on corner lots (or vacant land condominium units) should articulate facades on both street frontages. 11. Buildings at terminating vistas will be encouraged to be designed as focal points, with architectural innovation and quality village design that reflects the community character. Enhanced landscaping will be encouraged in these areas. 12. Dwellings located on lots in visually prominent locations are considered priority lot dwellings. Priority lots include those lots on corners, at ‘T’- intersections, or directly adjacent to open spaces, parks, trails, or other key public area. Priority lot dwellings shall be identified as such on plans of subdivision or condominium and the treatment of priority lots shall be described in the Design Brief to be submitted in support of a development application. For the purposes of the foregoing, a vacant land condominium unit shall be considered a lot. 13. Stormwater management facilities shall be integrated into the design of the community as an open space amenity and shall include trails, where desirable, as determined by the Township. 5.5.3.2.3

General Expansion Area Policies – Tying the New Area into the Fabric of the Existing Village

In association with the Village Design Policies in Section 5.5.3.2.2, the following policies are intended to direct the form of new neighbourhood development within the Village Expansion Area:

The lands within the Expansion Area shall be developed and designed so that they ‘knit’ into the historic village fabric. In other words, the neighbourhoods and the street systems created in the Expansion Area shall not be ‘suburban’ in nature but follow the character of the existing Village. Further, housing development shall proceed in neighbourhood blocks versus random development of lots with little or no continuity.
Streets and Lanes shall provide sufficient access for pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. The general design of the street/lane shall be:

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a. defined by the volume and type of its users; and b. ‘blend’ in with the existing street pattern and ‘feel’ of the existing village street system. Specifically, the road system and linkages of the new residential area shall be designed so that they are integrated into the existing village, rather than becoming a dissimilar and separate area within the settlement area boundaries. 3. Housing development shall encourage social interaction through lot development similar to the existing village including: a. similar lot frontages. b. use of front porches and balconies. c. primary access to the front of residential buildings. d. restricted types of fencing that reflect a rural community and is consistent with the existing village (e.g., split rail, hedges, chain link) with limited fence height. 4. Views of paved areas shall be minimized by the provision of street landscaping, parking structures/areas in the rear of buildings, shared driveways, and by siting residential buildings to the street frontage areas.’ 5. Trail/Bicycle Path – the new neighbourhood shall have a continuous trail/bicycle path that can be linked to open space areas and community areas (such as the adjacent Community Centre grounds) and connect to other future links that are developed in the village and other parts of Wolfe Island such as the future Frontenac K&P Trail and the Wolfe Island Canal area. 6. Street Connections – streets created in the neighbourhoods of the Expansion Area immediately south of the existing Village shall connect into the existing local road fabric as identified on Schedule ‘M4’ (Transportation). In order to maintain the character of the street system in the village, the new streets shall only be for active transportation use and not for vehicular use. 7. Staging and Phasing Plan – development shall be staged to provide for the coordinated and orderly extension of the Village Expansion Area and to ensure the most efficient and economical use of proposed infrastructure. Development will generally follow a west to east (i.e., Division Street to 7th Line Road) pattern from the existing village on the north side of the “By-Pass Road’. No new neighbourhood development shall take place on the southern portion of the ‘ByPass Road’ until 50 percent of the lands between the existing village and the ‘ByPass Road’ have received draft subdivision or condominium approval. The Township may consider deviations from the Phasing Plan without amendment to the Secondary Plan, with appropriate justification. Deviations from the Phasing Plan shall require the approval of Council.

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5.5.3.2.4

Sustainability

The Township will promote development that strives to conserve energy and achieve sustainability objectives by encouraging, supporting and, where appropriate, requiring: a. Compact development and efficient built form, with due consideration to site context and the village character; b. Environmentally responsible design and construction practices; c. The integration, protection and enhancement of natural features and landscapes into building and site design; and, d. The reduction of resource consumption associated with development.
The Township will promote ‘green infrastructure’ (e.g., parklands, stormwater management systems, street trees, natural channels, permeable surfaces, green roofs) as part of any infrastructure needs for new development in the village.
New infrastructure shall be provided in an efficient manner that prepares the community for the impacts of a changing climate.

5.5.4 Land Use 5.5.4.1 General Policies

The Marysville Village Area and Expansion Area is planned to accommodate the County’s Growth Projections of approximately 157 residential dwelling units through to the year 2047.
Residential lands within the Expansion Area will be planned to accommodate low and medium density residential uses, which shall generally include single detached, semidetached, townhouse dwellings, apartment dwellings, and housing geared to seniors (e.g., assisted living facilities). Complementary uses including public recreational uses, institutional uses and group homes will also be permitted, in certain locations, which shall be further identified through the Zoning By-law. In particular, the location of the Division Street extension and the planned By-Pass Road, as well as the proximity of the existing seniors’ apartment building, provides opportunity for future multi-unit development close the Village Core, parks, and schools. Local commercial uses may also be permitted in order to serve the new residential community (e.g., ground floor of an apartment dwelling, corner store, etc.).
The Township shall retain ownership of their existing lands along and leading to the waterfront. Where opportunities exist or become available to expand public access to and enjoyment of the waterfront, Township Council shall pursue such opportunities. All Township owned lands along the waterfront shall be designated Open Space.

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4. All new development within the Expansion Area shall be serviced by a public municipal water and sanitary sewer system, or by a communal system (or systems), to the satisfaction of the Township. Applicants proposing new development within the Expansion Area on communal water and/or sanitary sewer systems are directed to the County of Frontenac’s Communal Services Study (2019) and are encouraged to apply the principles contained therein, where applicable and appropriate. 5. To ensure that Marysville is accessible to all, the community will be planned, designed, and zoned to facilitate a variety of housing types with a general low-rise character and built form. 6. Specific regulations concerning lot frontages, setbacks, height, and minimum lot sizes shall be contained within the implementing Zoning By-law. 7. Final lot sizes shall have regard for the method and capability of the proposed servicing system. Any form of servicing shall meet the requirements of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (or its successor) and those government agencies having jurisdiction. Development on private, individual water and sanitary systems is prohibited within the Expansion Area. 8. It is recognized that development within the existing village is serviced by individual private systems. Until such time as the existing Village Area is provided with municipal and/or private communal systems, the use of private systems for existing development shall be permitted. Where new development is proposed within the existing Village Area, the Township shall require the submission of supporting studies, prepared by qualified professionals that demonstrate compatibility with provincial and municipal policies, and that demonstrates such individual private systems are both viable and will not negatively impact existing systems on other properties. For the purposes of the preceding, new development shall mean the creation of new lots or dwelling units, or the expansion of non-residential buildings requiring additional fixtures. 9. All development shall front onto a Public Street, or a Private Condominium Road that has access to a Public Street. For development that contains three or more lots or for which a new municipal road is required, a draft plan of subdivision application shall be required. For development on a Private Condominium Road, a Vacant Land Condominium or Common Elements Condominium application shall be required. 5.5.4.2 Low Density Residential (Village Expansion Area)

Low Density Residential uses are permitted in the Village Expansion Area and are intended to accommodate the development of low-rise residential dwellings. While the predominant land use within a Low-Density Residential area will be residential, complementary non-residential land uses may also be permitted to locate within these areas provided they are compatible with the residential uses, and do not impact the ability of the lands to achieve the vision and policies of this Plan and the County and Township’s planned growth.

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2. Details regarding the exact location of Low Density Residential uses are to be outlined in a concept plan to be submitted by a developer or property owner to the Township, prior to applying for planning approvals. 3. Low Density Residential lands may be zoned to permit the following residential uses: a. Single detached dwellings; b. Semi-detached dwellings; and c. Duplex dwellings. 4. In addition to permitted residential uses in Section 5.5.4.2.2, the following complementary uses shall also be permitted, subject to applicable policies of the Township of Frontenac Islands Official Plan and the regulations contained in the Zoning By-law: a. Home Occupations; b. Public Uses; c. Parks and other Open Space; d. Bed and Breakfast Establishments; e. Day Care Facilities; f. Places of Worship; g. Public Schools; and h. Local Commercial uses. 5. Low Density Residential uses shall be planned to achieve a minimum density of 10 units per net hectare. The Zoning By-law shall contain regulations for minimum lot area and lot frontage, to ensure that the development pattern makes efficient use of infrastructure, while maintaining a complementary relationship with the existing development pattern in the Village. 6. The building height in the Low-Density Residential area shall generally be two storeys. The Zoning By-law shall include regulations regarding the maximum permitted height in metres. 7. The minimum required separation of development within the Low-Density Residential area from the wind turbines on Wolfe Island shall be specified within the Zoning Bylaw.

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8. Low Density Residential lots or vacant land units shall be required to connect to a municipal water and sanitary sewer system, or a communal system to the satisfaction of the Township, County and/or any other senior level of government, as applicable. 5.5.4.3 Medium Density Residential (Village Expansion Area)

The Medium Density Residential area is intended to accommodate the development of low-rise residential land uses, with a greater density, within the Marysville Expansion Area. The Medium Density Residential area shall generally allow for additional opportunities in housing choice and building design that differ from the Low-Density Residential area.
Details regarding the exact location of Medium Density Residential uses are to be outlined in a concept plan to be submitted by a developer or property owner to the Township, prior to applying for planning approvals.
The Township will encourage and support the mixing and integrating of innovative and different forms of housing to achieve and maintain a medium density-built form, provided that appropriate consideration is given to the Village Design Policies of this Plan and the Townships’ Village Design Standards, when developed and approved by Council.
Lands identified as Medium Density Residential may include Low Density Residential uses set out in Section 5.5.4.2 of the Plan, as well as the following additional residential uses: a. Townhomes; b. Apartment Houses; and c. Assisted Living Facilities.
The Township may consider other forms of medium density housing, on a sitespecific basis, subject to an Amendment to the Zoning By-law with appropriate justification and consideration of the surrounding land uses, density, built form and ability to provide services in a financially feasible manner.
Medium Density Residential uses shall be planned to achieve a minimum density of 16 units per net hectare.
The building height in the Medium Density Residential area should generally be three (3) storeys. The Zoning By-law shall include regulations regarding the maximum permitted height in metres.
The minimum required separation of development within the Medium Density Residential area from the wind turbines on Wolfe Island shall be specified within the Zoning By-law.

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9. Lots or vacant land units within the Medium Density Residential area shall be required to connect to a municipal water and sanitary sewer system, or a private communal system. 10. The Zoning By-law shall establish minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements to ensure compatibility with surrounding development and the existing village character, while achieving the density objectives of this Plan. Such requirements shall also apply to vacant land units within a plan of condominium. 11. Medium Density Residential development shall be subject to Site Plan Control. The Township shall consider the Village Design Policies of this Plan and the Village Design Standards, when approved, when considering Site Plan applications. 5.5.4.4 Village Core

The Village Core designation shall generally apply to the existing commercial centre of Marysville, as identified on Schedule ‘M2’ (Land Use). The village Main Street is a beloved destination for village residents and many others across the Island, due to its unique collection of stores, restaurants, services, community centre and playing grounds, and proximity to the waterfront. The unique and cherished character and identity of Main Street is defined principally by low scale commercial and residential buildings, views of the St. Lawrence River (including from street ends), together with a diverse mix of stores, restaurants, residences, and institutional uses such as the Town Hall and Post Office. This Secondary Plan recognizes that there is a desire by the community to maintain and enhance the diverse and eclectic look and feel of the village, and to ensure a safe, comfortable, and convenient environment for all modes of travel within and through the Village Core.
The Village Core designation is intended to preserve and concentrate the Township’s commercial uses within the most accessible area, closest to the ferry and main transportation routes. The Village Core designation shall remain flexible and responsive to land use changes and will permit a broader range of residential and commercial uses which are compatible with the surrounding area and that are intended to meet the day-to-day or week-to-week needs of the community.
It is recognized that the Village Core is currently serviced by private, individual water and sanitary sewer systems. This servicing infrastructure limits the ability for lands to intensify, or for land uses to change where additional servicing impacts result.
While the current servicing of the Village Core limits its development potential, it is the intent of the Secondary Plan to create a land use and policy framework that will allow the Village Core to evolve over time as advances and/or improvements in the servicing infrastructure are realized.
Subject to available servicing, new commercial buildings, and new mixed-use buildings, with commercial uses on the ground floor, and dwelling units above the ground floor, shall be permitted. Building height shall be limited to approximately two storeys to ensure the continued low scale character of the area.

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6. Subject to the appropriate demonstration of available services, to the satisfaction of the Township, lands designated Village Core may be zoned to permit a variety of commercial and residential uses including the following: a. Retail store; b. Offices; c. Medical Clinics; d. Home Based Business; e. Restaurants; f. Bakery; g. Café; h. Hotel; i. Bed and Breakfast Establishment; j. Dwelling Units above the First Storey; k. Government Use; l. Museum; and m. Marina. 7. The performance standards in the Zoning By-law for the Village Core designation shall be flexible to recognize the historic built form and the proximity of buildings to the street. Parking standards for individual lots shall be lower than within other land use designations. 8. New driveway accesses to Main Street shall be discouraged. 9. In addition to the general Village Design Policies of this Plan, the Village Core shall be subject to more detailed and specific Village Design direction in the Township’s Village Design Standards. The importance of the Village Core to the community shall be reflected in its design, with an emphasis on: a. The Public Realm, including the space between the building face and the travelled portion of any public street with the objective of creating a consistent streetscape that is inviting to pedestrians and that emphasizes walking and cycling over the parking of vehicles;

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b. Wayfinding and a uniform approach to signage that fosters awareness of key destinations, including the Ferry Terminal, Tourism Information, the Municipal Office, local businesses and Public Parking; c. Private signage that establishes a consistent visual appearance designed to enhance the Village Core; d. Street lighting that combines safety, visibility and that is distinguished from street lighting in other parts of Marysville; e. Building design that ensures entrances face Main Street wherever possible and that requires corner lots to address both streets with active uses on the ground floor; f. Improved public access to the waterfront. 10. Industrial Uses, where permitted on Wolfe Island, shall be encouraged to locate outside of the Village Core. 11. Development within the Village Core designation shall be subject to Site Plan Control, as per the Township’s Site Plan Control By-Law. Development shall be evaluated in consideration of the Village Design policies of this Plan, and the Township’s Village Design Standards, including the specific Standards for the Village Core. 12. The Township may require the submission of a Design Brief with any Zoning By-law Amendment, or Site Plan application for new development, or the significant expansion of existing development, within the Village Core. 5.5.4.5 Institutional

The Institutional designation is intended to recognize the village’s existing institutional uses and to encourage their retention, given their importance to the development of Marysville as a complete community. Any new Institutional uses proposed within Marysville shall be so designated.
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g. Emergency Services. 3. Residential uses are not permitted within the Institutional designation. 4. Lands designated Institutional shall be zoned accordingly. The Zoning By-law may further refine the list of permitted uses and identify any prohibited uses. Applications that propose a change in use shall require an Amendment to the Secondary Plan and the Zoning By-law, with appropriate justification. 5. The Zoning By-law shall regulate the height of buildings within the Institutional designation, while recognizing some of the unique building components that are not associated with other land uses. 6. Expansions to existing Institutional uses shall be permitted, subject to: a. Demonstration of compatibility with adjacent land uses; b. Availability of servicing; and c. Village Design considerations, including pedestrian accessibility. 7. In consideration of an expansion to an existing Institutional use, or the development of a new Institutional use, the Township may require the submission of supporting studies as part of a planning application. 8. Institutional uses shall be subject to Site Plan Control. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Council may consider waiving the requirement for Site Plan Control for specific institutional uses, where there are other processes and or permits required that afford sufficient review and consideration of the development of the site. Requests to Council to waive the requirement for Site Plan Control shall be submitted, in writing, to the Township. 9. The minimum required separation of development within the Institutional designation from the wind turbines on Wolfe Island shall be specified within the Zoning By-law. 10. As part of the review, redevelopment, and expansion or as part of new community public spaces, the Township shall consider the inclusion and incorporation of Indigenous cultural components into those spaces. 5.5.4.6 Village Residential

This Plan recognizes the existing residential development within the village and the unique development pattern that has evolved over time. Lands outside of the Village Core and Expansion Area are generally identified in this Plan as “Village Residential” unless another land use designation applies.
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sanitary sewer services. While the Township may consider the development of a municipal water and sanitary sewer system (or multiple communal systems), lands within the Village Residential designation are expected to continue to be serviced privately in the short to medium term. 3. It is anticipated that the Village Residential designation will accommodate a very limited component of Marysville’s planned growth, due to servicing restrictions and the lack of available, vacant land. 4. New development, including lot creation, on private individual services is discouraged. The expansion of existing dwellings shall be permitted, provided that adequate servicing can continue to be provided. The Township may require reports and/or studies in support of any development that proposes an expansion to an existing use and/or building. Such reports are to be prepared by a qualified professional(s), to the satisfaction of the Township. 5. The Township will consider, through its regular budget deliberations, enhancements to the existing streets within the Village Residential designation, with the objective of improving safe pedestrian connections to key destinations, including: a. The Village Core; b. The Ferry Terminal; c. The Public and Separate Elementary Schools; d. Township owned and operated parks and recreation areas; e. Public Trails; and f. The Waterfront. The enhancements shall include, but are not limited to, the provision of sidewalks on at least one side of the street, the inclusion of stormwater management infrastructure and street lighting. 6. The land uses that legally existed on the day before the approval of the Secondary Plan shall continue to be permitted. Generally, the permitted uses within the Village Residential designation shall be low density residential uses, the majority of which shall be single detached dwellings. The Zoning By-law shall further define the permitted uses within the Village Residential designation and shall contain the related performance standards for lot area and frontage. 7. Should the Township develop a municipal water and sanitary sewer system for the existing village, Council shall review the policies of the Village Residential designation to provide further guidance regarding its development potential, land uses, performance standards and other related policies.

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8. The minimum required separation of development within the Village Residential designation from the wind turbines on Wolfe Island shall be specified within the Zoning By-law. 5.5.4.7 Natural Environment

The Natural Environment within Marysville forms a key component of the community. The preservation of the community’s natural heritage features and their related functions shall be a goal of Council.
Where development is proposed adjacent to, or within, lands that have environmental features such as wetlands, ponds, or other such features, the boundary of the natural features shall be delineated more precisely through an Environmental Impact Study, or other appropriate study deemed acceptable by the Township.
The Secondary Plan identifies “unevaluated wetlands” on Schedule ‘M3’. Where development is proposed within 30 metres of an “unevaluated wetland”, the Township may require the submission of an Environmental Impact Study to assess the impact of the development on the feature and to recommend any mitigation measures, if required. The Township and applicant shall determine the Terms of Reference for the Study.
Where the Study recommends a naturalized buffer between the feature and the development, the buffer shall be used for protection and mitigation, to improve the ecological integrity of the natural feature and/or system.
To ensure the integrity and function of the buffer is realized, the Township may require the preparation and submission of a Naturalization Plan and/or Strategy as a condition of development.
The Township shall consider the location of any public trail system, so as to minimize disturbance to the ecological features on lands identified as Natural Environment. Public trails shall be permitted within buffers, subject to the width of the buffer and other constraints that may impact the safe delineation of a trail system.
Where natural features are identified as “unevaluated” on lands owned by the Township, Council shall work with the County to evaluate the natural features. Where the feature has been evaluated by Council, the County or through an Environmental Impact Study, an amendment to this Plan is not required to refine the boundary of the feature. Such features, once evaluated, shall be considered part of the Natural Environment and any labels identifying the feature as “unevaluated” shall be removed, unless the Township determines that the feature does not form part of the Natural Environment, in which case, Council shall amend the related Secondary Plan schedule as part of a general amendment to the Official Plan, or through the regular review and update of the Secondary Plan.

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5.5.4.8 Open Space

Lands designated Open Space include lands intended for public recreational use and lands that form part of the open space system, but which provide another function (e.g., stormwater management ponds).
Open Space lands are identified on Schedule ‘M2’. It is expected that over the life of this Plan, additional Open Space lands will be created and/or acquired by the Township. If the Township acquires additional Open Space lands through other means, the Secondary Plan shall be updated as part of the regular review of its policies and Schedules.
The Township shall seek opportunities to provide additional open space lands, and to provide connections to the existing open space lands within the village.
It shall be a goal of Council to pursue public access to the waterfront within the village, to afford all residents access to this special public amenity and to preserve access when acquired. As part of public access to the waterfront, the Township shall consider opportunities to create a public trail system parallel to the waterfront and Main Street. The Township is encouraged to consult with the Indigenous community when considering the development of new public access to the shoreline so that Indigenous community members have an opportunity to fully participate in the process.
The Township shall utilize the provisions of the Planning Act, or other applicable legislation, to acquire parkland through development applications. In the event that the Township does not require parkland through a development application, as solely determined by the Township, cash-in-lieu of parkland shall be accepted.
New parks, trails and other active transportation pathways shall be strategically located and linked to the broader trail system and other key destinations.
Parks shall be easily accessible to all residents of Marysville and shall be designed to provide activities for a variety of age groups. Notwithstanding the preceding, the Township shall view the collective park system as working towards providing a variety of uses and activities, rather than each individual park.
The Township encourages the integration of stormwater management facilities as part of the open space system, including providing pathways and/or trails that link with other trails or open space lands in public ownership. Wherever feasible and appropriate, such lands shall be designed to provide a park-like setting or the character of a natural wetland and, where appropriate, may be adjacent to public parks. However, stormwater management facilities shall not be accepted as parkland under the provisions of the Township Official Plan and the Planning Act.
Where stormwater management facilities are to remain in private ownership, the Township shall consider if an easement over the facility’s pathway is desirable and will serve the broader public interest.

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10. Parks shall be located with access to and frontage upon a municipal road. 11. The development of condominium applications that include a private road may contain private outdoor amenity space. However private amenity space shall not be considered a substitute for public parkland and the Township shall encourage the integration of condominiums with the community to foster social interaction amongst the residents of Marysville.

5.5.5 Transportation

Schedule ‘M4’ – Transportation identifies a series of existing and proposed roads within the Secondary Plan Area. It is the intent of this Plan to provide a hierarchy of roads, with different functions, as follows: a. Arterial Road; b. Collector Road; c. Local Road; and d. Private Condominium Road.
Arterial Roads are intended to carry higher volumes of traffic within and beyond the Village of Marysville. Access to Arterial Roads shall be limited - new driveways and connections with Local Roads is discouraged. Within the village, the Township shall explore opportunities to include sidewalks on both sides of the Road and dedicated cycling infrastructure within the Road, or on paved shoulders.
Collector Roads are intended to carry larger volumes of traffic, from Local Roads and Private Condominium Roads to Arterial Roads and other key destinations. Collector Roads shall be designed to accommodate all modes of transportation, including sidewalks on both sides of the street and provision for cycling lanes on both sides of the street. Collector Roads shall generally have a minimum width of 20 metres. The Township shall restrict driveway and new Local Road connections to Collector Roads to preserve their function.
Local Roads are intended to provide direct access to individual properties, and to provide a connection to the broader transportation system. Local Roads shall be designed to accommodate all modes of transportation, including sidewalks on at least one side of the street. Cycling lanes are encouraged wherever possible.
Private Condominium Roads are intended to provide an alternate means of access to individual buildings and/or units within a condominium development where a Local Road is not feasible. Private Condominium Roads will not be assumed or maintained by the Township. Private Condominium Roads shall be designed to a Local Road standard, however the Township may accept a lesser width, provided the road is not less than 12 metres and the Township is satisfied that emergency vehicles can safely access the units/buildings within the condominium. Sidewalks shall be provided on at

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least one side of a Private Condominium Road and shall connect with a Local Road or Collector Road unless otherwise determined by the Township. 6. Schedule ‘M4’ identifies a new Collector Road, to be constructed and assumed by the Township. The new Collector Road will provide an alternate connection between Highway 95 and 7th Line Road. The intent of the new Collector Road is to reduce the traffic impacts on Main Street, allowing Main Street to evolve over time into a more pedestrian friendly street.

5.5.6 Servicing

It is recognized that the Village Residential and Village Core designations are currently serviced by private, individual water and wastewater systems. It is not the intent of this Plan to require that such systems be replaced with a public or communal system in the short term. However, in recognition of the development/growth constraints associated with the private systems, the Township shall consider opportunities to work with senior levels of government to fund the development of municipal and/or communal systems, with appropriate consideration of the financial impacts on existing property owners and the economic and physical feasibility of creating such systems.
All development within the Village Expansion Area shall be serviced with private communal water and sanitary sewer systems. Should the Township develop a public, municipal water and/or sanitary sewer system, any application for development within the Village Expansion Area shall connect to the municipal system, provided the municipal system has capacity, as determined by the Township.
Development within the Village Expansion Area shall be prohibited on private individual systems. Existing development within the Village Residential and Village Core designations may continue to utilize private, individual systems. New lot creation or the significant expansion of existing buildings on private individual systems is discouraged. The Township may consider development on private individual systems within the Village Residential and Village Core designations, provided the applicant demonstrates that such systems are feasible and that they will not negatively impact surrounding properties and their associated systems. Furthermore, the Township shall require, as a condition of any development application, an agreement between the owner and the Township, registered on title, obligating the owner to connect to a municipal or communal system, if and when developed by the Township.
The Township, when evaluating applications within the Village Expansion Area, shall require the proponent to demonstrate that stormwater has been appropriately managed, and will require the submission and acceptance of related Studies, Report and Plans, to their satisfaction.

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5.5.7 Heritage

The policies in Section 4.9 of the Township Official Plan shall apply to the Secondary Plan.
Council shall consider, through its evaluation of the existing or future Community Improvement Plan, measures to promote heritage preservation.
Future development shall conserve and integrate any designated heritage resources into the development plans, with appropriate consideration to the resource, as demonstrated through a Heritage Impact Assessment.

5.5.8 Special Policy Areas

Within the Secondary Plan Area, several specific sites are identified as “Special Policy Areas (SPA)” (Schedule ‘M5’). These areas include: a. Lands formerly known as Plan 65, located east of the Township’s recreation area and west of 7th Line. These lands are identified as Special Policy Area 1 (SPA 1).
Special Policy Area 1 a. Lands identified as Special Policy Area 1 (SPA 1), while located within the Village Settlement Area Boundary, shall be restricted to the uses that existed on the day prior to the approval of this Secondary Plan. The Zoning By-law shall include a Holding (H) provision, implementing the Secondary Plan policies, and limiting development to that which existed prior to the passing of the By-law and approval of the Secondary Plan. b. Prior to the development of lands within SPA 1, an application to amend the Secondary Plan shall be required. The Township shall identify any and all supporting documents, reports and studies required to consider the development of the lands, including, but not limited to the following: (i) An Environmental Impact Study that evaluates all the features on or adjacent to the lands and recommends mitigation measures, as appropriate. The Township shall approve the Terms of Reference prior to the commencement of the Study; (ii) A Stormwater Management Report, prepared by a qualified professional, including a Grading and Drainage Plan; (iii) A Servicing Report, prepared by a qualified professional that demonstrates how the lands can be serviced by a private communal water and sanitary sewer system, or, that the development can connect to an existing municipal water and sanitary sewer system. Development

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of the lands with private, individual water and sanitary sewer systems shall not be permitted; and (iv) A Planning Justification Report, prepared by a qualified professional that recommends an appropriate development for the lands and how the development conforms to the policies of the Secondary Plan and the Township Official Plan. c. The Reports, Plans and Studies shall be identified in the By-law as requirements to be satisfied prior to the lifting of the Holding provision.

5.5.9 General Development Policies

This Secondary Plan will guide the Township in their consideration of development applications governed by the Planning Act. In this regard, all of the relevant policies in Section 7 of the Township Official Plan shall apply.
All commercial and multiple residential development shall be subject to Site Plan Control and shall require the submission of a Village Design Brief in compliance with the Township’s Village Design Standards.
All development that is subject to Site Plan Control shall require the submission of a Village Design Brief, unless otherwise directed by the Township.
Development shall proceed on the basis of full municipal services, or private communal services, unless otherwise permitted in this Plan
The naming of any public streets or private condominium roads shall be to the satisfaction of the Township and shall use a common theme, reflective of the heritage of Wolfe Island.

5.5.10 Water Area

The Water Area designation for the Marysville Secondary Plan can be considered to be a portion of those water areas of St. Lawrence River which are located within the Township’s municipal boundaries. The Water Area is recognized as a significant natural environmental resource.
For the purposes of this Plan the Water Area shall be considered to be the area from the east and west boundaries of the Secondary Plan area extending approximately 150 metres (500 feet) northerly from the shoreline beyond the Secondary Plan boundary. The Secondary Plan recognizes that the waterfront and water area may be substantially affected by changes in or evolution of land-based activities in the village.
The St. Lawrence River is an important village resource, both for micro-climate effects and visual amenity. It also has the potential to become the primary source of potable water. It provides opportunities for water-related leisure activities, boating, and ferry services.

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4. Permitted Water Area uses include water-oriented public and private recreation and leisure activities, transportation services including navigation aids, and commercial, tourist commercial, and industrial and service marine vessel activities related to the operation of the Wolfe Island ferry service not requiring the use of buildings or structures. Public uses shall also be a permitted use, including water and sanitary sewage facilities that may be needed for the development of communal service systems. 5. Prohibited Uses shall include residential, commercial, industrial, institutional uses and activities requiring the construction of buildings and structures in the Water Area.

5.5.11

Marina Development

The Township does not currently own or operate a public marina within Marysville. Transportation to and from the village can be utilized by the provincial ferry system. Passenger boats that are travelling near or to the island have limited options for docking. Currently, there are privately held docks with multiple moorings, typically associated with commercial businesses or boat related private clubs. Council has expressed concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of offshore moorings, particularly related to safety and potential property damage if said boats are pushed onshore within the Township. While the regulation of boat travel in the St. Lawrence River is regulated by senior levels of government, the Township may pursue the development of a public marina, to make docking within a controlled environment appealing to boaters, such that the incidence of offshore moorings, and their potential negative impacts are minimized or eliminated. It is recognized that the Township does not currently have sufficient land within Marysville in which to locate a suitably sized public marina. The following policies are intended to provide guidance in terms of the future acquisition and development of a public marina:

The Township shall endeavor to retain ownership of its existing land holdings along the waterfront, including any unopened, or opened road allowances.
The Township shall monitor the availability of lands along the waterfront, within Marysville and shall consider the future purchase of additional lands, if the size, location, and orientation align with Council objectives.
Where the development of lands with frontage on the river occurs, the Township shall utilize the provisions of the Planning Act, as appropriate, for the acquisition of lands for the future use of a marina and/or associated public space. Preference shall be given to the acquisition of lands which meet the below marina siting criteria.
In determining the preferred location for a future marina, the Township shall consider the following siting criteria:

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a. Location of Marina (i) The marina should be naturally protected from potential storms and wake waves. (ii) If the marina cannot be naturally protected from storms and wake waves, the Township shall consider the cost of an effective breakwater wall in determining the location for a public marina. b. Water Access (i) The location of the marina should enable the safe movement in and out of the docking area and not interfere with the operation of the Wolfe Island ferry or ferry dock. (ii) The depth of the water should be considered and locations that do not require dredging, or significant dredging shall be preferred. c. Environment (i) The location of any future marina shall consider the natural environment, including the Provincially Significant Wetland east of the Village, and any impact that the marina and the related activities may have. The Township shall properly evaluate the environmental impacts, if any. (ii) The development of a marina shall consider the natural landscape through its design and will endeavour to be compatible with the visual and natural features. d. Village Core (i) The Township shall consider the commercial businesses within the Village Core when determining the location for a marina, with the particular goal of having a positive economic impact on all businesses. (ii) Where existing private marinas are located within the Village Core, the Township shall work with private property owners so that both marinas can co-exist and complement one another. (iii) In the event that a privately operated marina meets all the criteria established by the Township for locating a marina within Marysville, Council shall explore opportunities for co-locating a public marina with a private marina, or entering into public-private partnerships, to make efficient use of limited waterfront land resources. The Township shall consider expansions to existing marinas as part of such partnerships. e. Phasing and Demand

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(i) The Township shall investigate the demand for a public marina and shall phase their resources according to the existing or projected demand. (ii) Through consultation with the community and evaluation of boating during the peak season, the Township shall determine the size of boats likely to use the marina and will consider that information in the ultimate design and location of the marina. f. Components of the Marina (i) If the Marina is located within the Village Core, the Township shall consider whether complementary or ancillary uses (operated by a third party, as needed) are appropriate and desirable. The goal of such complementary or ancillary uses shall be to enhance the concentration of community serving uses within the Village Core, not to negatively impact existing commercial businesses. (ii) To ensure that residents of Wolfe Island have access to their boats, the Township shall consider appropriate pedestrian and vehicular connections to the marina, when evaluating appropriate locations. (iii) The Township may provide onsite parking; however the provision of parking shall not detract from other components, or the natural environment. In the event the marina location is not capable of providing sufficient onsite parking, the Township shall explore off-site locations within a suitable radius and shall use appropriate signage to direct visitors and residents between the parking and the marina. (iv) The Township shall consider the need for four-season storage of boats at the marina. If the waterfront location cannot accommodate the storage of boats, the Township shall investigate opportunities for off-site storage and will consider such uses as part of their review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Storage of boats is not required to be located within the Village and unless included as part of the marina operation, should be directed to appropriate areas outside of the Village. g. Infrastructure and Municipal Services (i) The marina shall be required to have access to a municipal road. (ii) When selecting the location for the marina, the Township shall consider the availability of municipal or communal services. If neither are available, the Township shall evaluate the feasibility of private services in accordance with this Plan, the Township Official Plan and any applicable Provincial Plans or Policies.

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5. The Township shall consider all relevant provincial and federal regulations when considering marina locations and shall follow any mandated process when proposing a marina along the shoreline. 6. Where the Township determines that no location within the boundary of the Village of Marysville (Settlement Area Boundary) is either appropriate, or likely to become available in the short to medium term, the Township shall consider the following alternatives: a. Co-locating with an existing marina, as described in Section 5.5.11.4 of this Plan; b. Exploring sheltered locations outside of the Village Boundary, on the north side of the island. Preference should be given to locations that abut or have ready access to Road 96; c. Consulting with the Province regarding the potential to create a marina at Dawson’s Point. d. The Township may develop a Marina within the Settlement Area Boundary without an Amendment to this Plan if the Marina is located within the Village Core designation.

5.5.12

Interpretation

5.5.12.1 Non-Conforming Land Uses

Any land use legally existing on the date of approval of this plan that does not conform with the land use designations as shown on this plan, or the policies related thereto, should as a general rule, cease to exist in the long term.
Any land use that does not comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-law should, as a general rule, cease to exist in the long term. 5.5.12.2 Amendments to the Plan
Applications for development which do not align with the policies or land use schedule of this Plan shall require an Official Plan Amendment. Amendments to the Plan shall be subject to the policies of the Official Plan and shall require a planning justification report, along with any other supporting studies identified through the pre-application consultation process.
The Township will update its Zoning By-law to ensure that the land uses and design policies for this Secondary Plan are reflected in the Township’s Zoning By-law.
Applications for development within the Secondary Plan Area shall be subject to the policies of this Plan and the Official Plan (where applicable). Amendments to the Zoning By-law shall be subject to the policies of this Plan and the Official Plan and

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shall require a planning justification report, along with any other supporting studies identified through the pre-consultation process. 5.5.12.3 Future Development Applications

The review and approval of future development applications will be based on the Secondary Plan. Applications will be reviewed for conformity and consistency with the Secondary Plan, and other guiding documents.
Before submitting a development application, applicants must attend a preapplication consultation meeting, in accordance with the policies of Section 8.7 of the Official Plan. 5.5.12.4 Monitoring
The Township will prepare a monitoring program to track the implementation of the Secondary Plan and report on the progress of its implementation. The monitoring program should identify development statistics for residential development to ensure the projected growth can be achieved.
The Township will comprehensively review the policies of this Secondary Plan at the 5-year review of the Township’s Official Plan. Depending on the outcomes of the review, the Township may decide to update the Plan. 5.5.12.5 Interpretation
In the event of a conflict between the Official Plan and the Secondary Plan, the policies of the Secondary Plan shall prevail.
Where the general intent of this Secondary Plan is maintained to the satisfaction of the Township, minor boundary adjustments will not require an amendment to this Secondary Plan.
The use of “shall”, “will”, or “must” in the policies of this plan indicates a mandatory requirement, whereas the use of “should”, “would”, “may” indicates that a statement is advisory, not binding, and that details need to be resolved in the implementation of this Plan. Where the same topic is addressed in more than one part, sections and policies are cross-referred.

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Township of Frontenac Islands Schedule ‘B’ to By-Law Number 2022-20

Denis Doyle, Mayor

Darlene Plumley, Clerk

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Township of Frontenac Islands Schedule ‘C’ to By-Law Number 2022-20

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Township of Frontenac Islands Schedule ‘D’ to By-Law Number 2022-20

Denis Doyle, Mayor

Darlene Plumley, Clerk

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Township of Frontenac Islands Schedule ‘E’ to By-Law Number 2022-20

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Darlene Plumley, Clerk

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Township of Frontenac Islands Schedule ‘F’ to By-Law Number 2022-20

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Darlene Plumley, Clerk

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Township of Frontenac Islands Schedule ‘G’ to By-Law Number 2022-20

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