Office of the CAO
November 3, 2009
REPORT A6‐2009
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6.2 Recommendations
Staff recommends that the Council of the Township of Woolwich proceed with declaring the subject
lands surplus and exploring the development of the subject lands for residential purposes in
accordance with the following key principles:
1. Develop an appropriate number of residential lots on the Township-owned lands (Parcels 1, 2,
3) and lands currently owned by the Region (Parcels 4 and 5) as appropriate to the existing
urban form and densities in the surrounding area.
2. Provide for accessible, safe, and well-designed public access throughout the development
area, including connections to the surrounding area.
3. Implement enhancements to pedestrian access points to the Kissing Bridge Trailway to
improve the experience for trail users, including consideration of a public access through the
subject lands to the Kissing Bridge Trailway.
4. Manage any encroachment on the subject lands associated with adjacent properties.
5. Be sensitive to the needs and potential impact(s) on the surrounding area, and ensure that
appropriate measures are taken to mitigate the impact of residential development on the
surrounding area.
6. Conform to the policies in the Township of Woolwich Official Plan, including Environmental and
Stewardship policies.
7. Ensure that any residential development and associated infrastructure is: outside of the
regulatory floodline, wetland, steep slopes, and other features regulated by the GRCA; and,
outside of the Locally Significant Natural Areas as identified by Ecoplans.
8. Conduct an improvement cut of the woodlot in accordance with good ecological principles.
9. Provide for the protection and conservation of trees where possible.
10. Balance environmental protection and conservation with providing sufficient funds for
Township of Woolwich Capital Projects.
11. Ensure that appropriate reforestation, tree planting, and/or other environmental rehabilitation
projects within the general area of the subject lands are implemented in conjunction with the
development of the subject lands, and in accordance with good ecological principles.
12. Ensure that development does not adversely impact the existing infrastructure and services in
Elmira.
7.0 NEXT STEPS
If development of the subject lands is to be pursued, the following steps will be undertaken by
Township Staff:
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continue negotiations with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for the purchase of the Region-
owned lands and successfully negotiate a Purchase & Sale Agreement; and,
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engage necessary services to complete required studies to determine the appropriate
development option.
Staff will report back to the Council of the Township of Woolwich with a full analysis, preferred
development option, and work plan with a target date of Fall 2010.
If the Council of the Township of Woolwich does not proceed with declaring the subject lands surplus
and proceeding with development of the subject lands for residential purposes, Staff recommends that
Council direct Staff to review the land use designation of the subject lands as part of the Township of
Woolwich Official Plan Review.
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