Dear Minister Clark, Malone…

Dear Minister Clark,

Malone Given Parsons Ltd. (“MGP”) is the planning consultant for Elora Sands Developments Inc. (“Elora Sands”), the owner of property municipally known as 7581 Nichol Road 15 in the Township of Centre Wellington (“Elora Sands Lands”). It should be noted that Elora Sands has been working with the landowner to the south (6583 Irvine Street) in developing a comprehensive conceptual plan. The purpose of this letter is to provide comments on the County’s Official Plan Amendment 119, as it relates to the Elora Sands Lands and the land to the south (“Subject Lands”). On behalf of our client, Elora Sands, we appreciate the opportunity to provide input into this process.

We are pleased to see that the County has recognized through its work that a balanced approach to accommodating growth is required, including providing a sufficient land supply to accommodate ground-related housing options.

As such, we are requesting that given that there is proven insufficient land to accommodate the allocated population to 2051, that the Province, include the Subject Lands within the urban settlement area as we believe these lands represent the most logical area for new residential use.

Moreover, in the Province’s review of the Draft Official Plan Amendment 119, it is our opinion that it would be appropriate to consider an additional policy amendment to permit infrastructure, such as stormwater ponds, outside the settlement area boundary, which would make more efficient use of land within the settlement area boundary and contributes to the fulfilling of population targets, while not impacting the overall goals and objectives of the Official Plan to locate growth within the urban
boundary. The amended policy could read:

"Notwithstanding the policies of this Official Plan, public infrastructure uses related to urban development, such as stormwater management ponds, are permitted in all designations in both the urban and rural areas."

In conclusion, we thank you for the opportunity to provide input into the County’s MCR process. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this letter, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at any time.

Yours truly,
Matthew Cory, MCIP, RPP, PLE, PMP
Principal, Planner, Land Economist, Project Manager
Malone Given Parsons Ltd