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ST. FRANÇOIS XAVIER
SETTLEMENT CENTRE
SECONDARY PLAN
Prepared for:
The Rural Municipality of St. François Xavier
Submitted by:
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ST. FRANÇOIS XAVIER
SETTLEMENT CENTRE
SECONDARY PLAN
Prepared for:
The Rural Municipality of St. François Xavier
Submitted by:
MMM Group Limited
September 22, 2010
5510035.101
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1
1.1
Purpose of a Secondary Plan ....................................................................................... 1
1.2
Location.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.3
Background.................................................................................................................... 3
1.4
Policy Framework .......................................................................................................... 3
1.4.1
Development Plan .................................................................................................... 4
1.4.2
Secondary Plans ...................................................................................................... 4
1.4.3
Zoning By-law........................................................................................................... 4
1.4.4
Interpretation ............................................................................................................ 4
2.0
THE COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS ..................................... 6
3.0
SECONDARY PLAN POLICIES ...................................................... 7
3.1
General Planning and Sustainability Principles........................................................ 10
3.1.1
Objectives............................................................................................................... 10
3.1.2
General Policies ..................................................................................................... 10
3.2
Residential.................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1
Objectives............................................................................................................... 11
3.2.2
Residential Policies ................................................................................................ 11
3.3
Parks and Greenways.................................................................................................. 14
3.3.1
Objectives............................................................................................................... 14
3.3.2
Parks and Greenways Policies............................................................................... 14
3.4
Institutional .................................................................................................................. 15
3.4.1
Objectives............................................................................................................... 15
3.4.2
Institutional Policies................................................................................................ 16
3.5
Commercial .................................................................................................................. 17
3.5.1
Objectives............................................................................................................... 17
3.5.2
Commercial Policies............................................................................................... 17
3.6
Transportation.............................................................................................................. 18
3.6.1
Objectives............................................................................................................... 18
3.6.2
Transportation Policies........................................................................................... 18
3.7
Municipal Services....................................................................................................... 20
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3.7.1
Objectives............................................................................................................... 21
3.7.2
Municipal Services Policies .................................................................................... 21
4.0
IMPLEMENTATION ....................................................................... 22
4.1.1
Interpretation .......................................................................................................... 22
4.1.2
Implementation Strategy......................................................................................... 22
4.1.3
Monitoring............................................................................................................... 23
Figure 1: Study Area
Figure 2: St. François Xavier Conceptual Land Use Plan
Figure 3: Flood Prone Areas
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STANDARD LIMITATIONS
This report was prepared by MMM Group Limited (MMM) for the account of the Rural
Municipality of St. François Xavier (the Client). The disclosure of any information contained in
this report is the sole responsibility of the client, The Rural Municipality of St. François Xavier.
The material in this report reflects MMM's best judgment in light of the information available to
it at the time of preparation. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on
or decisions to be made based on it, are the responsibility of such third parties. MMM accepts
no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by a third party as a result of decisions made or
actions based on this report.
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Purpose of a Secondary Plan
The purpose of the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre Secondary Plan is to provide specific
policies that guide the future of land use, infrastructure, transportation, environment, urban
design and similar matters beyond the general framework of the Development Plan. The
Secondary Plan goes beyond the Development Plan to provide more specific direction for the
planning area. The Secondary Plan will guide future development in the St. François Xavier
Settlement Centre in a sustainable, orderly and efficient manner.
1.2
Location
The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre is located in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of St.
François Xavier, west of the City of Winnipeg along Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) No. 26 just
north of PTH No. 1 (the TransCanada Highway). It is within the R.M. of St. François Xavier and is
a part of the Winnipeg Capital Region. It is bordered by the R.M. of Rosser to the north, the
Assiniboine River to the south, the R.M. of Headingley to the east and the R.M. of Portage la
Prairie to the west. The focus of this Secondary Plan is the St. François Xavier Settlement
Centre, which has been defined as being the PTH No. 1 - PTH No. 26 intersection west to the
boundary between river lots 171 and 172 (Figure 1).
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1.3
Background
The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre is the second oldest settlement in Manitoba, dating
back to 1823. The Settlement Centre is approximately seven kilometres long, with the majority of
its approximately 750 residents living within a two kilometre radius. There is very little industry or
commercial activity in the area. Many homeowners are commuters who work in Winnipeg. Other
residents are independent contractors who work from their homes.
The R.M. of St. François Xavier is part of the White Horse Plains Planning District. In March
2010, the White Horse Plains Planning District Development Plan was approved. The
Development Plan provides broad policies that direct the type and location of development within
the district.
The urban portion of the R.M. of St. François Xavier is designated "Settlement Centre" in the
White Horse Plains Planning District Development Plan. This is a broad land use category and
as such, the Development Plan promotes Secondary Plans in Settlement Centres as a tool to
address a variety of planning considerations such as housing, economic development,
infrastructure and resource protection.
In an effort to build on the work previously commissioned by the R.M of St. François Xavier and
to look at further addressing issues in the context of the Settlement Centre area, the
development of a Secondary Plan was identified as a necessary step in planning for the
community's future.
1.4
Policy Framework
Sub-section 63 of The Planning Act states that "Secondary Plans must be consistent with the
Development Plan". The White Horse Plains Planning District Development Plan designates the
built-up portion of the R.M. of St. François Xavier as "Settlement Centre". The Development Plan
provides broad policies for Settlement Centre areas, but directs that more detailed Secondary
Plans be prepared for each Settlement Centre. This document has been prepared in accordance
with the policies of the White Horse Plains Planning District Development Plan.
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1.4.1
Development Plan
The Development Plan serves as a guide for high level policy that directs planning matters;
however, it does not in itself provide a complete planning tool. Rather, it must be used in
conjunction with other planning controls and provincial policies, regulations, guidelines and
licensing requirements available to the municipality or planning district under The Planning Act
and other provincial legislation. Actual enforcement of the Development Plan's policies and
programs is carried out by using the following planning controls:
1.4.2
Secondary Plans
Section 63 of The Planning Act provides Council the authority to establish Secondary Plans to
deal with objectives and issues within its scope of authority in a part of the Planning District.
1.4.3
Zoning By-law
A Zoning By-law is the principal regulatory tool to control land use. It establishes various land
use zones, determines both permitted uses and conditional uses and prescribes relevant
development standards and requirements that are applicable in each land use district. The
Development Plan is used as a guide in preparing or amending the Zoning By-law. For example,
in considering an application for re-zoning, the Council shall base its decision on the objectives,
goals and policies of the Development Plan.
1.4.4
Interpretation
Although it is not the intention of this Secondary Plan to over-ride or in any way be inconsistent
with the White Horse Plains Planning District Development Plan By-law 1-2008, it is
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acknowledged that some land uses and development prescribed in this document may require
future Development Plan amendments prior to proceeding.
The intent of the Secondary Plan is to strategically develop the abundance of long and narrow
lots in St. François Xavier in a planned manner. Developers and land owners will be required to
develop consistently with the future concept plan for the community.
Lands currently designated Settlement Centre in the Development Plan are identified on the St.
François Xavier Conceptual Land Use Plan Map (Figure 2) and are available for subdivision
and/or development. These areas will be encouraged to develop first.
Future development outside the boundaries of the Settlement Centre will require a Development
Plan amendment prior to subdivision or development. Development in this area will occur
adjacent to the Settlement Centre boundaries first and expand outwards in phases.
1.Maps
The boundaries and symbols shown on the maps contained herein are intended to be
approximate and should be considered as such. They are not intended to identify specific
locations, except where a boundary is located on an easily identifiable natural or manmade
landmark such as a river or roadway.
2.Policy Application and Interpretations
a. In cases where the word "may" is included in a policy, it is provided as a guideline
or suggestion toward implementing the original intent of the policy.
b. In cases where the word "should" is used in a policy, the policy is intended to
apply to a majority of situations. However, the policy may be deviated from in a
specific situation where the deviation is necessary to address unique
circumstances that will otherwise render compliance impractical or impossible, or
to allow an acceptable alternate means to achieve the general intent of the policy
to be introduced instead.
c. In cases where the word "shall" is included in a policy, the policy is considered
mandatory.
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2.0
THE COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS
The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre Secondary Plan process began in May 2010, with
research conducted by MMM Group Limited (MMM) in partnership with the R.M. of St. François
Xavier and the White Horse Plains Planning District. This research was conducted to inform the
study area's Background Report. Each section in the Background Report includes implications
for community planning that helped to direct the preparation of this Secondary Plan.
The community consultation process for the preparation of this plan included an online resident
survey, a meeting with key stakeholders and a visioning workshop with community members.
Approximately 80 participants attended the workshop and completed visioning and mapping
exercises. An open house was held in September 2010 to review the proposed plan. With a
variety of opportunities to provide input on the development of the Secondary Plan, residents
answered questions regarding: quality of life; housing; parks/recreation/public spaces;
community services and facilities; commercial development; traffic and transportation; and social,
economic and environmental sustainability. The top eight issues and concerns which arose
during the public consultation process included:
Maintaining the rural character of the Village
Debate regarding lot sizes for future residential development (1/3 acre, ½ acre and/or 1
acre)
Need for seniors housing as well as services and facilities to enable residents to age-in-
place
Exploring options for retaining youth
Maintaining and extending existing greenspaces and the active transportation network
Need for school and daycare expansions
Desire for additional indoor recreational facilities and small retail and commercial
businesses
Land drainage improvements
A complete compilation of the results and key findings from the online resident survey, the
meeting with key stakeholders and the visioning workshop can be found in the Background
Report.
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3.0
SECONDARY PLAN POLICIES
Section 3.0 sets out policies to direct development within the Secondary Plan area. Figure 2:
Conceptual Land Use Plan identifies areas for future residential and non-residential
development, future collector roads, the active transportation network, and municipal servicing.
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3.1
General Planning and Sustainability Principles
The overall goal of the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre Secondary Plan is to address
increasing residential development pressures in a sustainable manner. This includes objectives
and policies related to residential density, greenspace and pathways, infrastructure and local
services. Specific policies in each of these areas provide direction for how development should
occur. Creating a sustainable community is vital to St. François Xavier's long-term success.
3.1.1
Objectives
The general objectives of the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre Secondary Plan are as
follows:
1. To preserve the rural character of the Settlement Centre.
2. To identify lands suitable for residential, institutional, commercial and industrial
development as well as parks and future community facilities.
3. To encourage opportunities for the incorporation of geothermal energy and/or other
renewable energy sources into future and existing neighbourhood design.
4. To develop the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre as a hub of sustainable practices in
the community by demonstrating leadership in community design, energy conservation,
waste recycling and ecological protection.
3.1.2
General Policies
The following policies apply to all lands within the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre:
1. All development and land uses shall be implemented in accordance with Figure 2: St.
François Xavier Conceptual Land Use Plan.
2. New residential development should be directed away from lands prone to flooding as
identified in Figure 3: Flood Prone Areas.
3. All development must be in accordance with the flood level elevations and velocity criteria
prescribed by the Province of Manitoba.
4. The Secondary Plan shall be reviewed from time-to-time, but in no less than six year
increments. The review process may be harmonized to coincide with, or be incorporated
into, the legislative reviews of the White Horse Plains Planning District Board's
Development Plan review.
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3.2
Residential
The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre is predominantly comprised of owner-occupied single-
family dwellings on a variety of lot sizes ranging from one-third of an acre to two-acres and
larger. The Secondary Plan identifies appropriate areas for a variety of residential development
in order to provide for a range of housing opportunities. It directs future residential development
to be located in close proximity to services, infrastructure and transportation routes. It also
promotes appropriate densification while encouraging future residential development to be
located within the context and character of the existing community.
Figure 2 identifies locations for future residential development in the St. François Xavier
Settlement Centre. It designates the density and type of development proposed for each area.
3.2.1
Objectives
1. To maintain and enhance existing neighbourhood character, stability and quality.
2. To provide an adequate supply of residentially-designated land that accommodates a
realistic population increase.
3. To provide a variety of residential lot sizes allowing for a mix of housing types and
densities.
4. To provide opportunities for housing types that facilitate aging-in-place.
5. To provide for services that are supportive of residential development such as schools,
daycares, recreation facilities and local commercial uses.
6. To provide for phased residential development allowing for land to be used for agriculture
until being required for residential development.
3.2.2
Residential Policies
1. LOCATION
All new residential development within the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre will be
required to locate in areas identified for future development in accordance with Figure 2.
2. PHASING
Intent: To support the logical and orderly phasing of new residential areas with respect to the
installation of municipal services, while recognizing that the area has fragmented ownership.
Policy: New residential expansion should occur in a contiguous manner that efficiently
utilizes and extends existing municipal services. Areas adjacent to the Community Hub will
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be encouraged to develop first. From 2011 forward, a rolling average of 30 single-family
dwelling (SFD) building permits may be issued each year. For example, if Council issues
only 15 SFD permits in 2011, they will have 15 additional SFD permits to issue in future years
in addition to 30 allowed each additional year.
3. SUBDIVISION PLANS
Intent: To ensure that multiple lot subdivision plans are compatible with the long-term
concept plans for the area.
Policy: Applications for new residential subdivisions with more than 4 lots shall include:
a. A Stormwater Management Plan.
b. A Pathway Plan that is compatible with the proposed Greenspace Plan and the
proposed Active Transportation Network Plan shown in Figure 2.
c. A Roadway Plan that is compatible with the proposed Transportation Plan shown
in Figure 2.
4. LARGER LOT DEVELOPMENT
Intent: To provide for a mix of housing densities in order to promote sustainable growth
within the Settlement Centre.
Policy: Encourage a variety of residential lot sizes that will be generally located as shown in
Figure 2. Larger lots will be one-half to one-acre in size.
5. SMALLER LOT DEVELOPMENT
Intent: To provide for a mix of housing densities in order to promote sustainable growth
within the Settlement Centre.
Policy: Encourage a variety of residential lot sizes that will be generally located as shown in
Figure 2. Smaller lots will be one-third acre in size.
6. HIGHER DENSITY DEVELOPMENT
Intent: To provide for higher density residential development such as condominium or
seniors housing adjacent to the Commercial Hub, in order to support commercial
development and provide for residential development that is close to community services.
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Policy: Higher density residential development shall be located adjacent to the Community
Hub as shown in Figure 2. Development will generally be limited to a maximum of three
stories, subject to the provisions of the Zoning By-law.
7. TRANSITION OF LOT SIZES
Intent: To integrate the transition between varying residential lot sizes.
Policy: Smaller lot residential developments shall be separated from existing larger lot
residential developments by adequate buffering and incorporating a transition between lot
sizes.
8. HOUSING MIX
Intent: To provide an adequate mix of housing types for a variety of stages in life.
Policy: Developers will be encouraged to incorporate a range of housing types in
developments (including smaller single-family dwellings, semi-detached units, duplex units
and multi-family dwellings).
9. INFILL DEVELOPMENT
Intent: To provide for additional development opportunities in existing areas and increase
overall density.
Policy: The further subdivision of existing residential lots will be considered where the
proposed lots can be appropriately integrated into the surrounding context.
10. SENIORS HOUSING
Intent: To provide affordable opportunities for residents to age-in-place within the community
and easily access services.
Policy: Developers shall be encouraged to incorporate seniors housing (independent living,
assisted living, retirement condominium communities, rent-geared-to-income suites) in
residential subdivision applications, particularly within and adjacent to the Community Hub.
Policy: Community groups shall be encouraged to find opportunities, to bring to Council for
advice and assistance, for not-for-profit seniors housing, particularly adjacent to the
Community Hub.
11. PARK DEDICATION
Intent: To provide for integration of greenspaces and pathways in future residential
neighbourhoods.
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Policy: The municipality will request park dedication or cash-in-lieu of park dedication as part
of a residential subdivision development agreement.
12. DAY CARE
Intent: To provide for adequate day care for residents.
Policy: Council shall encourage the development and maintenance of sufficient day care
spaces to satisfy current and additional demand.
3.3
Parks and Greenways
Figure 2 identifies the location of existing and proposed active and passive parks and natural
areas. The provision of parks and greenspaces not only contributes to a high quality of life for
residents, but also provides habitat diversity and enables ecosystems to thrive, improves the
aesthetics of the Settlement Centre and contributes to the community's overall sense of place.
3.3.1
Objectives
1. To identify locations for future parks and recreational areas based on a review of land
available for development and its relation to existing park locations, pathways and
community needs.
2. To use open space and landscaped buffer areas as a means of protecting residential and
other land uses that might otherwise be adversely affected from the undesirable effects of
incompatible land uses.
3.3.2
Parks and Greenways Policies
1. LOCATION
Existing greenspaces shall remain as such and future parks and greenways development will
be located within areas specifically designated for this purpose as indicated in Figure 2.
Greenspace linkages will also be incorporated into the active transportation network (see
Section 3.6).
2. EXISTING NATURAL AREAS
Intent: To encourage development within existing significant natural areas that occurs in an
ecologically sensitive manner and is of a conservation nature.
Policy: Development shall be of a type, and should occur in a manner that would
complement, and not be detrimental to, the natural features of the area. This includes
preserving as much of the wooded areas as possible.
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3. ACCESSIBILITY
Intent: To improve accessibility and promote a 'sense of place' throughout the Settlement
Centre's greenspaces.
Policy: Council shall ensure that over time, parks and greenspaces become fully accessible.
4. BUFFERS
Intent: To provide for greenspace buffers (natural or landscaped) in order to separate
potentially incompatible land uses and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the community.
Policy: Greenspace buffers should be incorporated between residential lots of varying sizes,
commercial and institutional uses, and adjacent to the Assiniboine River and First Creek.
5. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
Intent: To encourage environmentally sensitive management practices in the development
and maintenance of parks and greenspaces.
Policy: Environmentally sensitive practices such as using native and drought-tolerant plant
species shall be encouraged in the development of parks and greenspaces. Non-chemical
fertilizer and pesticide methods shall be encouraged in the maintenance of parks and
greenspaces.
3.4
Institutional
Institutional uses include places of worship, cemeteries, schools, daycares and community
recreation facilities. The Settlement Centre currently has a church, an elementary school, two
daycare locations, a community centre and a derelict curling rink. The Secondary Plan provides
support for the maintenance of these existing institutions and associated expansions. In order to
maximize the efficient use of services and offer opportunities to share facilities, these uses
should generally be located in a cluster.
3.4.1
Objectives
1. To encourage the growth, development and improvement of various institutions and
cultural facilities within the Settlement Centre.
2. To encourage future institutional uses to locate in close proximity to existing similar land
uses.
3. To create a 'Community Hub' where residents and visitors are able to engage and
interact while accessing the Settlement Centre's institutions and cultural facilities.
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4. To encourage the development of daycare facilities that will adequately support the
needs of the existing population and future growth.
3.4.2
Institutional Policies
1. LOCATION
New institutions and community facilities should locate within areas which are identified as
Community Hub in Figure 2.
2. EXISTING FACILITIES
Intent: To provide for the improvement and expansion of institutions that serve the needs of
the Settlement Centre and surrounding regions, including daycare facilities and the
community centre.
Policy: The municipality shall be encouraged to investigate opportunities for improvement
and/or expansion of the Settlement Centre's daycare and community centre.
3. FUTURE FACILITIES
Intent: To encourage the development of institutions to meet the needs of the growing
community.
Policy: The municipality should investigate opportunities for the development of new
community facilities such as a multi-purpose community centre, soccer park, outdoor rink and
daycare.
4. ACCESSIBILITY
Intent: To promote institutional facilities, programming and services which are universally
accessible and age-friendly.
Policy: Existing and future institutional facilities shall be encouraged to incorporate elements
of universal design and inter-generational activities within their building and programming
designs.
5. PARTNERSHIPS
Intent: To increase the number and quality of local institutions and improve the maintenance
of recreation and leisure facilities.
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Policy: The municipality should actively pursue opportunities to create partnerships with
other groups and agencies throughout the region to maximize financial resources.
3.5
Commercial
The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre has limited commercial activity. Existing commercial
and industrial development is currently located within the area identified in Figure 2 as the
'Community Hub'. The intent of this Secondary Plan is to accommodate additional commercial
uses near existing commercial sites in order to build and expand upon the existing character of
the 'Community Hub' and to further establish this area as a central location for the St. François
Xavier Settlement Centre.
3.5.1
Objectives
1. To create a 'Community Hub' and meeting place for residents to interact with one another
and engage in commercial activity.
2. To promote the expansion of commercial development near existing commercial sites
within the 'Community Hub' area.
3. To promote businesses that support the needs of local residents and visitors.
3.5.2
Commercial Policies
1. LOCATION
New commercial developments shall be located within the 'Community Hub' area as
identified in Figure 2.
2. FUTURE COMMERCIAL
Intent: To provide for the development of commercial businesses to meet the needs of the
community.
Policy: Commercial uses serving local needs such as general retail, restaurants, coffee
shops, farmers market, gas station, pharmacy and medical facilities shall be encouraged
within the Community Hub.
3. CONNECTIVITY
Intent: To increase connectivity and encourage active transportation between residential,
recreational and commercial uses.
Policy: Where possible, commercial developments should connect to the proposed active
transportation network as indicated in Figure 2.
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4. DESIGN
Intent: To encourage commercial businesses to contribute to an active and vibrant
commercial area.
Policy: Storefronts shall be pedestrian-friendly and universally accessible.
5. CONCEPT PLAN
Intent: To establish a long-term concept plan for the development of the Community Hub in
order to facilitate logical subdivisions within the Community Hub and to provide guidance for
decision-making on applications within the Community Hub.
Policy: The municipality shall be encouraged to develop a concept plan for the Community
Hub that identifies potential lotting and internal road networks.
3.6
Transportation
The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre is located along PTH 26 just north of PTH 1 (the
TransCanada Highway). The majority of residential streets connecting to PTH 26 are 'T'
intersections that do not connect at right angles to the intersecting highway. Angular (i.e., not at
90 degrees) can create safety issues for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The intent of this
Secondary Plan is to improve existing intersections and to propose a future transportation
network that allows for safe and efficient travel within the Settlement Centre while minimizing the
impact on PTH 26.
3.6.1
Objectives
1. To provide a safe and efficient transportation network for both vehicular, bicycle and
pedestrian traffic.
2. To improve local and regional connectivity.
3.6.2
Transportation Policies
1. LOCATION
All future developments shall be implemented in accordance with the proposed transportation
network as identified in Figure 2. Future intersections have been identified as preliminary
locations only; final locations and the number of new intersections will need to be reviewed
with Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation.
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2. INTEGRATION
Intent: To create a transportation network within the Settlement Centre that is properly
integrated into the planning of the Provincial road network.
Policy: The R.M. of St. François Xavier shall work cooperatively with the Province of
Manitoba to integrate the planning of the municipal road network with the roads under
Provincial jurisdiction. All new accesses shall conform to Provincial standards.
3. RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT AREA
Intent: To recognize Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation's (MIT) restricted
development area that has been identified to protect the functional planning area for the
future Headingly by-pass.
Policy: The MIT restricted development area as shown in Figure 2 will be deferred from
significant development until such time as a functional plan has been developed, or until MIT
is satisfied that development will not impact this area.
4. FUTURE FIRST CREEK COLLECTOR ROAD
Intent: To enable efficient vehicular access to future subdivisions on the north side of PTH
26.
Policy: As indicated in Figure 2, a proposed collector road shall be built adjacent to First
Creek. This road should be constructed at an elevation that will provide for a measure of
flood protection for existing and future developments. A detailed drainage analysis is required
to determine the design detail.
5. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Intent: To improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
Policy: The active transportation pathway network should incorporate designated pedestrian
crossings as shown in Figure 2.
6. TRAFFIC SPEED
Intent: To reduce traffic speed within the more densely developed areas of the Settlement
Centre in order to improve safety.
Policy: Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation shall be consulted to consider reducing
the speed limit from 70 km to 50 km along PTH 26, primarily within the Community Hub area.
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7. FUTURE INTERSECTIONS
Intent: To provide for future intersections at pre-determined locations in order to facilitate a
long-term transportation network.
Policy: Future intersections shall generally be located in accordance with Figure 2. New
roads will be developed to create intersections with 90 degree angles to crossing roads. The
internal road network must tie into proposed collector road system in a safe and logical
manner.
8. ACCESS MANAGEMENT
Intent: To minimize access points along PTH 26.
Policy: To encourage joint use of access points wherever feasible, and to minimize the
number of connection points to PTH 26. If PTH 26 is twinned at some time in the future the
number of median openings shall be determined in conjunction with Manitoba Infrastructure
and Transportation. The goal would be to minimize the number of median openings and
provide appropriate turn lanes as required.
9. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Intent: To expand the Settlement Centre's existing active transportation network.
Policy: The existing active transportation network should be expanded as indicated in
Figure 2. Developers will be encouraged to incorporate a Pathway Plan that is compatible
with the proposed Active Transportation Network Plan and may be required to dedicate land
for such purposes.
10. LINKAGES
Intent: To create linkages between land uses and nodes via the active transportation
network.
Policy: Pathways should be linked to residential, institutional, and commercial uses as well
as open space and park uses.
3.7
Municipal Services
The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre obtains their potable water from the Cartier Regional
Water Co-op Inc. and has a Low Pressure Sewer (LPS). An LPS system requires each home to
have a septic tank which collects wastewater. The wastewater is treated in the lagoon which is
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currently at over half its capacity. Storm drainage in the Settlement Centre is mainly overland
flow through ditches and man-made drains. Surface drainage is very slow and poor, in part due
to the area being very flat. The drainage is either to the Assiniboine River south of PTH No. 26
or to First Creek north of PTH No. 26. The R.M. of St. François Xavier contains one licensed
Waste Disposal Ground (WDG) located at the junction of Rosser Road and Two Mile Road.
3.7.1
Objectives
1. To allow for the efficient and cost-effective installation and extension of sewer water and
sewer services.
2. To allow for service and utility installations and extensions that are responsive to the rate
of development and the demand for serviced lands.
3.7.2
Municipal Services Policies
1. LOCATION
As indicated in Figure 2, all future development will occur in areas that allow for the efficient
and cost-effective installation and extension of existing water and sewer services.
2. WATERMAINS
Intent: To maintain and improve existing utilities and services.
Policy: The watermain size along Senecal Drive and McKay Street to PTH No. 26 should be
reviewed to ensure it is maintaining the required amount of pressure.
3. WATER RESEVOIR
Intent: To ensure the appropriate water pressure is available as development occurs.
Policy: Expansion of the water reservoir should be considered before any major
developments are initiated.
4. WASTEWATER LAGOON
Intent: To ensure adequate wastewater lagoon capacity to accommodate future
development.
Policy: The capacity of the existing wastewater lagoon should be monitored on a regular
basis as development occurs and expanded accordingly.
5. LAND DRAINAGE INSTALLATION
Intent: To respect major existing natural and constructed land drainage features.
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Policy: Land drainage associated with the construction of lands within the Settlement Centre
will utilize ditches or naturalized linear basins or retain surface runoff, with outfalls to First
Creek, the Assiniboine River and municipal drains. Drainage to First Creek across the
proposed collector road should be addressed by a master drainage plan for the area.
6. LAND DRAINAGE FLOWS
Intent: To maintain surface water discharge rates at pre-development flows.
Policy: New land drainage facilities shall be designed and constructed to restrict the rate of
surface water discharge into existing creeks and municipal drains, as determined by the
provincial and municipal authorities.
4.0
IMPLEMENTATION
Many elements shown in the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre Secondary Plan are
conceptual, including boundaries of land-use designations, roads, parks and pathway locations.
Some modifications to the Plan during the implementation are anticipated and will be supported
as long as the general intent is maintained.
4.1.1
Interpretation
The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre Secondary Plan is a statement of land use planning
policy that will be used to guide the development and long-term growth of the St. François Xavier
Settlement Centre. Precise boundaries for zones will be set out in the Zoning By-law. The
Secondary Plan will provide direction for the preparation of development proposals by
developers and will be used by the R.M. of St. François Xavier Council and provincial planning
staff in reviewing applications such as subdivision, rezoning and site plan control.
The White Horse Plains Planning District Development Plan, approved by the Minister of Local
Government on the 9th day of March, A.D., 2010, provides the basis for this Secondary Plan and
should be consulted for questions regarding intent.
4.1.2
Implementation Strategy
Policies included in the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre Secondary Plan are implemented
primarily through planning tools such as Zoning By-laws, subdivision and site plan control.
Residents, business owners and developers shall reflect the intent of the policies when
developing within the Settlement Centre.
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4.1.3
Monitoring
Monitoring the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre Secondary Plan will indicate whether the
intent and policies are being carried out. Should there be any changes required to the Plan, an
amendment will be necessary in accordance with the Planning Act.
The Rural Municipality of St. François Xavier and the White Horse Plains Planning District Board
should monitor the performance of this Plan to assess whether the Plan has been carried out
and resulted in the intended effect.
© 2011, The Rural Municipality of St. Francois Xavier. All Rights Reserved
The preparation of this sustainable community plan was carried out with assistance from the Green
Municipal Fund, a Fund financed by the Government of Canada and administered by the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities. Notwithstanding this support, the views expressed are the personal views of the
authors, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Government of Canada accept no
responsibility for them.