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TOWN OF LA SCIE
MUNICIPAL PLAN
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LA SCIE
MUNICIPAL PLAN
1983 - 1993
PREPARED FoR:
TowN oF LA ScIE
BY:
PROVINCIAL PLANNING
TEL, No:
DATE:
OFFICE,. DEPARTMENT
OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS,
Sr, JoHN's
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION
Resolved, pursuant to Section 16 of the Urban
and Rural Planning Act, that the Council of the
Municipality of La Scie adopt the Municipal Plan entitled
The La Scie Municipal Plan 1983-1993 and prepared by the
Provincial Planning Office.
~esolved, further, pursuant to Section 18 of the
Urban and Rural Planning Act, that the Council apply to
the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the setting of
the ti,me and place of a public hearing to consider
objections or representations to the adopted Plan -
PROPOSED BY:
SECONDED BY:
-Certi'fied as a correct copy of a resolution passed
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at a meeting of Councffl held at
on the
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Clerk
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SEAL AND SIGNATURE
_Signed and sealed pursuant to-Section 16(3/ff the
Urban and Rural Planning Act this
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1983.
Mayor
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
Certified that the attached Municipal Plan is a
correct copy of the Municipal Plan adopted by the Council
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of the Municipal! ty of La Scie on the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
P·age
1.
INTRO DU CT ION
1.1
Foreword
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1.1.1
PLANNING IN NEWFOUNDLAND
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1.1.2
MUNICIPAL PLANNING AREA
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1.1.2.1 Location
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1.1.2.2
Physical Features
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1.1.2.3 Planning Area Histor~
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1.2
Summary and Conclusions
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1.3 Policy Assumptions
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ECONOMIC FACTORS
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1 . 3.2
POLITICAL POLICIES
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MUNICIPAL PLAN
2.1
Goals, Ob j ectives and Policies
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2.1.1
COMMUNITY STRUCTURE
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2.1.2
HOUSING
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2.1.3
EMPLOYMENT
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2.1.4
ENVIRONMENT
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2.1.s
RECREATION
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2.1.6
HEALTH
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2.1.7
TRANSPORTATION
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2.1.8
OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Implementation
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2.2.1
OUTLINE OF ACTION FOR IMPLEMENTATION
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2.2.2
REGULATIONS
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2.2.3
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
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2. 2. 4
CAPITAL WORKS
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2.2.5
AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL PLAN
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3 - · BACKGROUND .~O,n!t'
3 .1 · Pres·ent s-i:tuation
3.1.1 EXISTING ·.LAND USES
3.1.2
POPULATION
3.1.3
HOUSEHOLDS
3.1.4
EMPLOYMENT
3.1.5
HOUSING
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COMMERCE
3.1.7
INDUSTRY
3.1.8
INSTI~TION
3.1.9
:a.ECREATION
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OTHER OPEN SPACE
3.1.11 UTILITIES
3.1.12
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
3.1.13 MUNICIPAL SERVICES
3.1.13.1
3.1.13.2
3.1.13.3
3.1.13.4
Water
Sanitary Sewer
Storm Sewers
Other Municipal Services
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MUNICIPAL FINANCE
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3.1.14.1 Revenue
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3.1.14.2 Expenditure
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3.1.14.3 Debt
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3.2 Future Development
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3.2.1 Population Forecast
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3.2.2 Housing Forecast
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3.2.3 Potential Development Sites
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3.2.3.l Area 1
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3.2.3.2 Area 2
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MAP 1
REGIONAL SETTING
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PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES
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PROPOSED LAND USE
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HIGHWAY 414 REALIGNMENT
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
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EXISTING LAND USE
TABLES
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CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM
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POPULATION GROWTH RATE
1951-1981
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POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
1971, 1976, 1981
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MALE/FEMALE POPULATION
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NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
1971, 1976, 1981
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HOUSEHOLD TREND
1971, 1976, 1981
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TOWN OF LA SCIE
LABOUR FORCE
1971, 1976
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TYPE OF DWELLING UNIT
1971-1981
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COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF
LA SCIE
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TOTAL REVENUES
1973-1979
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1973-1979
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TOTAL DEBT
1977-1979
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PROJECTED POPULATIONS
FOR THE TOWN OF LA
SCIE 1988, 1993
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PROJECTED NUMBER OF
DWELLING UNITS
1988, 1993
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INTRODUCTION .
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Foreword
The 1983-1993 La Scie Municipal Plan has been prepared in
order to guide future development within the La Scie Planning
Area.
Policies contained in this Municipal Plan will serve
to:
1.
Improve the transportation network within the Town;
2.
Create serviced development areas;
3.
Improve the municipal sewage disposal system;
4.
Preve~t sporadic and unorderly development within the
Flanning Area.
Two documents will serve to guide development within the
La Scie Planning Area.
The first document, The La Scie
Municipal Plan outlines the general intent of Council and
residents of the T~wn respect~ng where and how the community
will develop over the next five ~0 -ten years.
The seqond
document, The Land Use Zoning and Subdivision Regulations,
work in conjunction with the Municipal Plan.
This document
establishes rules respecting all physical development
occurring within the La Scie Planning Area.
It is
through the enforcement of these regulations and the
implementation of a logical oublic works program that the
~ltimate goals established in the Plan will be realized.
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PLANNING IN NEWFOUNDLAND
What is the Municipal Plan?
This Municipal Plan has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Section 15 of the Urban and Rural Planning
Act, fo·11owing surveys and studies of land use, population
growth·, the local economy, preS!ent and future transportation
and communication needs, public services, social services and
all other relevant factors.
The Plan outlines the goals, objectives anc;l policies of
C~uncil regarding the development of the Municipal Planning
Area over the next ten ye_ars.
This Plan, consisting of a
written text in which the goals, objectives and policies are
set out also includes Land Use Maps indicating .the proposed
allocation ·of land into various Land Use categories.
Seeking Provincial Approval
When the Plan is formally adopted by resolution of the Council
under Section 16(1) of the Act, two copies must be impressed
with the seal of the Council and signed by the Mayor.
The
Council must then give notice of its intention to seek the
approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs by pu~lishing a
notice in the Newfoundland Gazette and in a newspaper published,
or circulating, in the town.
The notice must state where and
when the Municipal Plan may be inspected by any interested person
and the time and place -set by the Minister for the hearing of
any objections.
At that hearing, a Commissioner appointed by
the Minister will hear the objections and subsequently forward
to the Minister a written report, together with copies of all
*This brief summary of municipal planning Legislation and pro-
cedures is intended to assist the Council in understanding and
using its Plan.
Details are contained in the Urban and Rural
Planning Act, Chapter 387, ·RSN 1970.
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the evidence taken at the ·hearing.
Immediately after the hearing
the Council should apply to the Minister for his approval of
the .Munici~al Plan. -The Minister·m~st receive two copies of the
Plan certified correct by the _Clerk of the Council, a copy of
the adopting resolution and of· all wri tt.en objections to the
Municipal Plan.
On receipt of this material the Minister may
or may not ~~prove· 'l;he- Plan-wit.h· or. with®t.~~ifica~?-on -
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Upon -a~~rova.l the M~is.terr wi-11. ende:>rse a c;:op.y 0£ the_.Plan
and return it. to the Council.
Within ten days of receipt of
the final approval by the Minister, the Council must publish notic
of appr~val in the ·Newfoundland Gazette and in the local news-
paper.
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To Whom Do~s the -Plan Apply?
When the Municipal Plan comes into effect, it is binding upon
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organizations - . The Plan has to be reviewed by the Council at
the end of every five years from the date on which it comes
into effect and at that time revised as necessary to take
account of developments which can be foreseen .during the next
ten year period.
This provision of the Act allows the Municipal
P'ian to look well ahead and yet be flexible enough to permit
revision after a reasonable time.
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Provincial/Consultant
Planner assigned to
direct preparation
of Municipal Plan
(Responsible to Council)
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Meet with Council,
Public, Government
Departments in
preparing Plan.
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FLOW CHART OF
MUNICIPAL PLANNING
PROCESS
COUNCIL
Resolves to prepare
Municipal Plan
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MINISTER OF MUNICIPAL
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Approves planning
area boundaries
Cabinet orders J
Interim Development ·
Order for planning
area
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Plan submitted to
Council - if
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submit to Director of
Urban & Rural Planning
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Director of Urban &
Rural Planning comments
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with the Urban & Rural
Once satisfied with
revisions, if any,
may adopt Plan by
Resolution.
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Gives notice of intention
to seeJc Minister's
approval of Municipal
Plan.
Planning Act.
Sets a day, hour &
place for a Public
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objections/representations
to the Municipal Plan.
Public Bearing held
to hear objections/
representations to _ _ _ _ ____ _ ___ _ _ __ _..
the Municipal Plan.
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Following Public Bearing
apply to Minister for
final approval of the
Municipal Plan.
Approves/disapproves or
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Council publishes notice4-__________ _..
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and Subdivision
Regulations,
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More Detailed Work - Development Schemes
At any time after the adoption of the Municipal Plan, the
Council can prepare and adopt development schemes under Sections
31-33 of the Act_for the pux:pose of carrying out specific
proposals oi the Municipal ·Plan.
A development scheme _may provide for the acquisition, assembly,
consolidation, subdivision and sale or lease by the ~unicipality
of land an4 buildings which are necessary to carry out provisions
of the Municipal-Plan. ·· The ·scheme ·may reserve-land for .future
acquisition .as the site of any publ-ic roadway, service, building,
school, park or other open space and may make agreements with
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the owners of the land so as to permit its ac_quisition and use
for those purposes.
The scheme may also specify the manner in
which any -particular area. of land is to be used, subdivided or
developed and may regulate the construction of buildings which
would interfere .with th~ carrying out of the development scheme.
Development schemes are prepared and approved in exactly the
same way as the Municipal Plan and when approved, form part
of that Plan.
How is. the· Plan Administered?
The day-to-day administration of the Municipal Plan, and
subsequent regulations, is in the hands of a person authorized
by the Council.
This person has the duty of issuing all
necessary permits approved by Council and making recommendatio~s
to the Council regarding all deve+opment in the Municipal Planning
Area.
He/she must issue permits and make recommendations to
Council which are in accordance with the Municipal Plan and its
implementing regulations.
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MUNICIPAL PLANNING AREA
1.1.2.l Location
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The La Scie Planning Area, created in order to control develop-
ment in and around the Town of La Scie, is located on the
northern shore of the Island of Newfoundland approximately 50
km east of the Town. of Baie Verte and .200 km northeast of
Deer Lake (Map 1).
The Town itself, surrounding a natural
harbour entering onto the Atlantic Ocean,_ is connected to o~her
areas of the province _by Highway 414.
Planning area boundaries
are illustrated on Map 2.
Physical Features
Terrain in the La Scie Planning Area is dominated by steep,
rocky outcrops with scattered forest and water cover.
Urbanized are~s of the Municipality are situated on a relatively
flat area between the harbour on the north and hills ranging
in grade from 10 to 40 degrees to the west, south and east.
The
surrounding hills located approximately 1 kilometer from the
harbour on the east, .S kilometer on the south and 50-100 meters
on the west, rise to a height of 160 meters.
Numerous watercourses bisect the La Scie community and Planning
Area.
Due to steep slopes and minimal soil cover the· rate
and degree of water runoff is extremely high.
As the Town
occupies the lower ground surrounding the harbour surface run-
off tends to be a problem for community residents.
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1.1.2.3 Planning Area History
The La Scie Planning Area was created under the order of
the Minister of Municipal Affairs in November
of 1982.
The Planning Area was created following a request by the
La Scie Municipal Council for administrative control over
development in and around the Town of La Scie.
Included within the La Scie Planning Area are the Town of
La Scie, an area watershed which drains into the La Scie
Harbour and provides the Town's supply of water, and several
roads in the outlying area surrounding the community.
La Scie was first incorporated as a Local Improvement
District in 1955.
The status of t~e community was changed
from that of a Local Improvement District to that of a
Town with a locally elected Council in 1972.
The main
stimulation for the settlement's growth over the past
two decades has been the
plant in the community.
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location and operation of a fish
The fish plant, operated by National
Sea Products,has been in operation since 1960.
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Summary and Conclusion
POPULATION, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT
1.
The population of La Scie will increase to 1,787 by 1988
and 20·64 by 1993;
2.
The number of employment opportunities within the Town will
not increase significantly;
3.
An increase in the number of dwelling units will occur with
the development of the community's infrastructure.
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1.3 Policy Assumptions
1.3.1 ECONOMIC FACTORS
At the present time, significant changes in the Town's
industrial sector are unlikely.
The poor economic climate
has discouraged further investment in the fish processing
plant, which in turn has had repercussions on other sectors
.of the Town.
Improvements in the Town's economy will be linked directly to
the success of the fishery.
This situation will only change
with the diversification of the Town's industrial base.
Expan-
sion of the industrial base seems unlikely at this time.
1.3.2 POLITICAL POLICIES
The following government policies will affect the Town of La
Scie:
1.
A minimum of 15 percent of the Town's fixed revenues in
each fiscal year must be directed towards the repayment
of water and sewer debt charges;
2.
The Provincial Government will not subsidize subdivision
development.
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MUNICIPAL PLAN
Goals, Objectives and Policies
COMMUNITY STRUCTURE
The proximity of surrounding hills on the south, east and
western periphery of La Scie has led to the development of a
relatively concentrated urban area.
As the population of the
community continues to grow, a shortage of suitable and access-
ible land for future development is becoming increasingly
evident.
In order to increase the availability of land for
development, this Plan establishes goals, objectives and
policies for Council to follow in promoting the physical
development of the settlement.
The concentrated form of development that has occurred in the
community's past is extremely desirable from the social and
economic standpoint.
Concentrated or clustered forms of
urban development lead to lower servicing qosts, an increased
sense of community, and the conservation of surrounding natural
resources.
In the future, Council hopes to maintain a fairly
concentrated form of development.
In addition, ·council will
promote the management and control of future growth in order
that the community develops in an orderly and efficient manner.
The following goals, objectives and policies respecting the
structure of the Town of La Scie have been established and will
be pursued by Council.
GOAL
To maintain a cohesive and compact form of urban development.
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OBJECTIVES
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Continue to provide, maintain, upgrade and expand existing
services within the Town1
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Manage and control the location, rate and type of urban
growth within the community1
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Designate specific land use zones within the Planning
Area in order to reduce conflicts between different
land use activities.
POLICIES
1.
The location, rate and type of growth within the La
Scie Planning Area will be managed by the placement of
water, sewer and road networks1
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Council will only issue development permits for those
developments which comply with the Land Use Zoning and
Subdivision Regulations1
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Council will use the Municipal Plan as a means of
preventing or reducing conflicts between different
land use activities1
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Council will permit the following land uses in each of the
designated land use areas illustrated on Maps 4 & 5:
RESIDENTIAL
Medium density residential development will be the predominant
land use in designated Residential Areas.
Other land uses
judged by Council as being compatible with residential
neighborhood development may also be permitted1
MIXED DEVELOP~.ENT
Small scale commercial developments serving local needs,
medium density residential development, institutional uses,
storage and warehousing1
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COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA
Development within the designated Comprehensive Development
Area will not be permitted until an overall plan for the
deveiopment o~ the area has been prepared and approved by
Council.
Medium density residential development will be
the predominant land use in the Designated Comprehensive
Development Area.
Other land uses judged by Council as
being compatible with residential neighborhood development
may also be permitted1
INSTITUTIONAL
Institutional land use activities, such as community offices ,
churches and public buildings7
INDUSTRIAL
General industrial use, as defined in the La Scie Land Use
Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, will be permitted in the
designated Industrial Areas7
RECREATION
Uses such as parks,. playgrounds and recreational facilities
will be permitted in designated Recreation Areas7
OPEN SPACE
Land use activities will be restricted primarily to
agriculture, forestry and resource extraction.
The extraction
of gravel and other mineral deposits may be permitted in
designated Open Space Areas provided they generate no
significant injurious effect on the natural environment or
any existing land use.
HOUSING
In order that future housing developments in the Town do not
occur in a haphazard fashion, Council has developed policies
and regulations to govern the location of residential development.
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Factors such as the situation of housing on lots, minimum
building standards and access to and from such developments
will be considered prior to the approval of development
permits by Council.
The formulation of these regulations
has come about in order to protect and enhance the well
being of La Scie residents.
Council will attempt to have developed suitable areas for
future residential and community development.
In doing so,
however, Council will ensure that such developments occur in an
orderly fashion.
Goals, objectives and policies respecting
future residential developments in the settlement area as
follows:
GOAL
Insure the well being of La Scie residents through the maintenance
of a safe housing supply.
OBJECTIVES
1.
The adoption of Occupancy and Maintenance Regulations in
order to insure a safe and adequate housing supply;
2.
The development of land suitable for residential purposes.
POLICIES
1.
Council will encourage property owners to improve existing
structures that do not meet Municipal occupancy and
maintenance standards;
2.
Council will continue to encourage the development of land
suitable for residential use within the La Scie community;
3.
Council will promote the development of comprehensively
planned areas.
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EMPLOYMENT
Employment opportunities for residents of La Scie will continue
to centre around the Fish Processing Plant, the Inc~~ ~~
Fishery and the local commercial sector.
Council will, as it
has in the past, endeavour to accommodate the needs of these
community enterprises.
It is not expected that the economic base of the community
will change significantly over the next five to ten years.
At this time the continued operation of the Fish Processing
Plant appears to be secure.
As in past years, however,
the economic sit~ation of residents will be higly dependent
on the National Sea Products Fish Processing Plant.
The Goals, Objectives and Policies regarding employment in
La Scie include:
GOAL
To maintain the current level of employment opportunities
within the Town of La Scie.
OBJECTIVES
1.
Diversify the economic base of the community .
POLICIES
1.
Council will encourage the expansion or development of
commercial, institutional or industrial activities within
the community.
ENVIRONMENT
The environment surrounding La Scie is one that supports both
recreational and economic activities.
Despite rugged and often
harsh conditions, residents of La Scie continue to rely on the
environment for their livelihood as well as their enjoyment.
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So that residents of La Scie might continue to enjoy the
benefits of the La Scie environment, Council will seek to
eliminate or reduce those activities which might prove
harmful to the surrounding environment.
GOAL
To preserve and protect those natural amenities within the
La Scie Planning Area which contribute to the well being of
community residents.
OBJECTIVES
1.
Protect the quality of watercourses in the La Scie
Planning Area.
POLICIES
1.
Council will not issue a development permit, with the
exception of water treatment or water control structures,
for the construction of any structure located within 23
metres of any stream, river or pond1
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Council will seek to have two additional sewage outfalls
installed;
3.
Council will seek funding for the purchase of sewage
treatment equipment.
4.
Council will restrict development within the Municipal
Watershed Area in order to protect -the Conununity's
water supply.
RECREATION
Council recognizes the need for the development of adequate
recreational facilities in the community.
An earlier recreation
development plan, prepared for the Town in 1971 by the
Provincial Planning Office, included the construction of an
outdoor pool and soccer pitch in addition to the possible
enclosure of the Town's outdoor skating rink.
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The following policies are aimed at improving recreational
opportunities for the residents of La Scie and surrounding
communities.
GOAL
To develop the types of recreational facilities which meet
the recreational needs of residents of the La Scie region.
OBJECTIVES
1.
Maintain existing recreational facilities until such
time that funding for additional recreational facilities
become available;
2.
Obtain funds for the expansion of the Town's
recreational facilities;
3.
Purchase privately owned land lying within the boundary
of the 1971 La Scie Recreation Area Plan;
4.
The construction of an indoor ice rink and swimming
pool complex serving the recreational needs of the
regions inhabitants;
5.
The construction of a soccer pitch.
POLICIES
1.
Council will seek funds for the development of the
Town's recreational facilities;
2.
Council will seek the support of surrounding communities
for the development of regional recreational facilities
in the Town of La Scie;
3.
Council will purchase all private property within the
designated recreational area;
4.
Council will continue to maintain the existing
recreational facilities.
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HEALTH
The health and welfare of La Scie residents is a primary concern
o~ ~~~ ~~wn Council.
Conditions thought to jeopardize the
health and safety of community residents will be taken
seriously and actions to eliminate or reduce such condi tions
taken.
At this point in time, the non-treatment of the community's
water supply raises some concern.
In order that Council might
ensure a supply of safe drinking water appropriate treatment
facilities will be sought.
This will necessitate the
expenditure of significant amounts of capital on the construction
of treatment facilities.
Council will also attempt to eliminate
capacity problems experienced with the Town's sewer system.
The installation of additional sewage outfalls wil l be under-
taken once funds become available.
In addition, Council will
investigate possible sewage treatment methods prior to disposal.
The following goals, objectives and policies have been formulated
by Council.
In order to ensure the health and safety of
community residents, health policies will be strictly enforced
by Council.
GOAL
Protect and ensure the health and welfare of community residents
by reducing or eliminating hazardous conditions within the
Planning Area.
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OBJECTIVES
1.
Undertake the development of water treatment
facilities;
2.
Upgrade the Town's sewer system.
POLICIES
1.
Council will seek funds for the construction of a
water treatment facility;
2.
Council will seek funds in order to upgrade the
community sewer system.
TRANSPORTATION
Council recognizes the need for an efficient transportation
network within the community.
At this time, several roads
require upgrading.
In addition, the expansion of the road
system must be undertaken if continued development of the
community is to occur.
Two proposals to realign Highway 414 as it enters La Scie
have been discussed by Council and the Provincial Department
of Transportation.
Suggested highway realignments are
aimed at increasing the measure of safety offered Town
residents by the elimination of the highway's steep grade
at the point where it enters into the Community.
Because of the high cost of Council's proposed alignment
and recent developments on the Department of Transportation's
proposed road right-of-way Council will again contact the
Department of Transportation to discuss further solutions to
the problem.
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In the future, Council will enforce minimum road standards
in order to ensure the development of an efficient road
network.
The f~llowing goals, objectives and policies are
aimed at improving transportation facilities within La Scie.
GOAL
The development of a safe and efficient transportation
network serving the needs of La Scie residents and
businesses.
OBJECTIVES
1.
Upgrade substandard streets within the community to meet
current roadway standards as set out in the Land Use
Zoning and Subdivision Regulations;
2.
The expansion of the Town's road network into areas
suitable for residential development;
3.
The realignment or regrading of Highway 414 at the
point where it enters into the Town.
POLICIES
1.
Council will allocate funds in the annual budget for the
repair, upgrading and extension of roadways within the
community;
2.
Council will continue to solicit matching grants from the
province for road improvements;
3.
Council will only issue subdivision development permits
to those developments which meet current roadway standards
as established in the Land Use Zoning and Subdivision
Regulations.
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OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES
Residents of La Scie enjoy a fairly high level of servicing.
The provision ot water and sewer, garbage collection, fire
protection, ambulance services ~~d street lighting has
occurred over the years.
In the future, Council hopes to
upgrade the community's aging water and sewer system as well
as expanding the sewer system to all developed areas within
the Town.
Council has established policies respecting the maintenance
and development of municipal services.
As services such as
water and sewer often determine areas of future community
growth, Council will use this tool to direct the physical
development of the settlement.
GOAL
To maintain the existing level of community services while
extending roads and water and sewer services to those areas
suited for residential development.
OBJECTIVES
1.
Promote development on specific sites within the
settlement th~ough the expansion of community services;
2.
Upgrade the existing water and sewer system.
POLICIES
1.
Council will have services installed in designated areas.
2.
Council will upgrade the existing water & sewer system.
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Implementation
OUTLINE OF ACTION FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The preparation, adoption and approval of this Municipal
Plan represent only a part of the planning process.
In
other words, the Plan is not an end in itself nor does it
serve any useful purposes without being implemented.
Furthermore, the Plan cannot implement itself and can be
functional and effective only through Council's actions
and efforts to carry it out.
In order to implement this Plan, the Urban and Rural
Planning Act requires that Council take the following action:
i)
Control development through the enforcement of
Land Use Zoning and Subdivision Regulations;
ii)
Carry out the capital works program based on those
resources available to the community;
iii)
Amend the Plan when necessary to better meet changing
conditions within the Planning Area;
iv)
Undertake a review of the Plan every five years.
REGULATIONS
Following the approval of this Plan by the Minister of
Municipal Affairs, Council will prepare and adopt Land Use
Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
These regulations, once
approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, allow Council
to regulate, control, direct, prohibit or license development;
and control and direct the design and appearance and the
maintenance, use, and occupancy of buildings and other development.
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
council shall exercise proper control over development within
the Planning Area in accordance with this Plan and the Land
Use Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
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All persons wishing to develop land for any purpose within
the Planning Area shall apply to Council for permission on
the prescribed forms and shall submit a sketch plan of the
proposal indicating as accurately as possible the location
of development.
Council shall examine the application on the
basis of the Development Regulations, which reflect the
policy and proposals of this Plan, may approve the application,
approve it with conditions, or refuse it. Any applicant who
is dissatisfied with the decision of Council may appeal to
the appropriate Appeal Board.
Development control properly exercised can ensure not only
orderly and economical growth of the community in terms of
land, schools, roads and. municipal services, but also safety
and convenience for the residents.
Application for the development of activities in which Council
shares its jurisdiction with other government departments eg.
gravel pits, should be referred to the concerned departments
for review.
CAPITAL WORKS
The Capital Works Program is an important instrument in the
implementation of the La Scie Municipal Plan.
Table 1 lists capital work projects that are planned for
the near future.
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TABLE 1
TOWN OF LA SCIE
CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM
Activity
Development of Residential
Subdivision
Water Treatment Facilities
Sewerage Treatment
Facilities
Installation of additional
2 sewerage outfalls
Road improvements
Development of Recreational
Facilities
AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL PLAN
Priority
Based on short and long term
demand for residential lots.
Immediate,estimated cost
$100,000.00.
Proceed with preliminary
study.
Immediate.
As required.
Based on available funding.
Over time, this Plan may require amendments in order to
better meet changing conditions within the Town of La Scie.
For this reason, the municipal planning process allows
Council to initiate changes to the Plan.
Amendments to the
Plan will be carried out in the same manner as this Plan
was brought into effect.
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3.
BACKGROUND REPORT
3.1 Present Situation
3.1.1 EXISTING LAND USES
Land use activities in the La Scie Planning Area include:
Residential;
Commercial;
IndustrialJ
Institutional;
Recreationa,1;
Open Space.
Residential areas of La Scie are located primarily on the
east side of the harbour. along streets radiating out from .the
community's main street _(Water Street).
Commercial activities
in the Town are concentrated in the area around the junction
of Shoe Cove Road and Water Street.
Industrial activities in the Town include the National Fish
Products Fish Processing ·Plant and the La Scie Marine Service/
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Storage Centre.
These activities are located on the west side
of the harbour away from most residential and. commercial areas.
3.1.2
POPULATION
The present population of La Scie, according to 1981 census
figures, is 1422 persons.
Over the past five years, the population
has increased by 1 66' persons or 11 percent.
Al though a fairly
constant population growth rate occµrred between 1951 to 1971,
the population remained the same from 1971 to 1976 . . The last
five years,-1976-1981, reflect the rate of growth experienced
by the community prior to 1971.
(Table 2)
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TABLE 2
POPULATION GROWTH RATE 1951-1981
1951
1956
1961
1966
1971
1976
1981
Population
601
702
939
1064
1255
1256
1422
Numeric
Change
101
237
125
191
1
166
% Change
16.l
33.7
13.3
17.9
.07
13.2
Average Rate
o·f Increase/
5 Year Period
3.4
6.8
2.7
3.6
.02
2.6
The average annual growth rate of the community population between
1951 and 1981 is / &-1)8J:'0Dt:c
0
Between 1971 and 1976 a significant decrease in the population
between the ages · of 0-4 occurred.
At the same time, slight in-
creases in all other age groups occurred.
(Table 3).
TABLE 3
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP 1971! 1976
Preschool
School
Work
Retired
0-4
5-22
23-64
65+
1971
175
497
502
75
% of Total
Population
14.0
39.7
4.0 .1
6.0
1976
105
509
537
95
% of Total
Population
8.4
40.8
43.0
7.6
1981
120
550
670
95
0
% of Total
Population
8.3
38.3
46.6
6.6
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The number of males in the community is slightly higher than the
number of females for the 1971, 1976 and 1981 census periods.
During the 1971 and 1976 periods a slight increase in the number
of males residing in the community occurred while no growth was
recorded in the number of females.
Between 1976 and 1981 however,
a significant increase in the number of males and females in
the community occurred.
(~do~a 4j
TABLE 4
MALE/FEMALE POPULATION 1971, 1976
% Ma·le/
% Male/
% Male/
Female
Female
Female
% Change
1971 Total
1976 Total
1981 Total
1971-1981
Male
640
51~2
.645
51-. 3 ..
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50.2
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Female
610
48.8
610
48.6
710
49.8
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HOUSEHOLDS
Approximately 345 households are located within the La Scie
Planning Area. All households are located within the urban part
of the Planning Area.
over the past five years, the number
of households in the community has grown by 65 or 22 percent.
Table 5 indicates the number of households located in the Town
of La Scie for 1971, 1976 and 1981 as well as the percentage increase
for each five year period.
TABLE 5
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS 1971, 1976, 1981
Private Households
% Increase
Families in
Private Households
% Increase
1971
250
275
1976
280
12%
290
5%
1981
345
22%
340
17%
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Between 1971 and 1981, a decrease in the size of households has
occurred in the Town of La Scie.
As with other areas of Canada,
this decrease in household size may be attributed to changing
lifestyles.
Table 6 indicates recent household trends in the
La Scie community.
·.1.·ABLE 6
HOUSEHOL~ ~REND 1971, 1976, 1981
Average number of
persons per family
Average number of
children per family
Average number of
persons per .private
household
EMPLOYMENT
1971
4.3
2.4
5.0
1976
4.0
2.0
4.5
1981
3.7
1.8
4.1
The majority of La Scie's work force is employed either by the
inshore fishery o~ the National Sea Products Fish Processing Plant.
The Fish Processing Plant employs from 50 to 500 people (seasonal
variation) while roughly 100 persons are employed on private
fishing vessels.
Service and institutional activities employ
approximately 30 persons.
Table 7 provides a profile of the La Scie Labour Force for 1971
and 1976.
TABLE 7
TOWN OF LA SCIE LABOUR FORCE 1971, 1976
1971
1976
% Chanse
Males in Labour Force
280
260
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Participation Rate
71.8
64.2
-7.6
Employed
275
22·5
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Unemployed
5
30
+500
Unemployment Rate
1.8
11.5
+9.7
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1971
1976
% Chanse
Females in Labour Force
125
90
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Participation Rate
33.3
22.5
-10.8
F.mployed
125
80
-36.0
Unemployed
10
unemployment Rate
11.1
It can be noted that while the population of La Scie remained
the same between 1971 and 1976, the number of persons ~n the
labour force and the participation rate deoreas~. It can also
be noted that the unemployment rate for, :males underwent
significant changes between 1971 and 1976.
Unemployment remains
highest among those persons between the ages of 15-24.
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HOUSING
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Census figures for 1981 indicate 345 -dwelling units located within
the Town of La Scie.
Over the past 10 years, 1971-1981, the number
of dwelling units has increased by 70· or 2? percent.
Table 8
indicates the type and number of dwelling units located in La Scie
between 1971 and 1981.
TABLE 8
TYPE OF DWELLING UNIT 1971-1981
1971
1976
1981
Occupied Private Dwellings Total
255
275
345
Owned
240
255
300
Rented
15
30
40
Single Detached
230
240
295
Single Attached
20
10
10
Apartment
5
10
Duplex
5
10
Movable
5
10
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The majority of La Scie's housing stock is situated on the
south and east of the La Scie harbour.
All dwelling units
range in condition from fair to excellent and there is no
visible evidence that any dwelling unit in the community would
not meet existing occupancy standards.
Several problems that have continued to occur within the
community include a shortage in the supply of housing as well
as the haphazard placement of new dwelling units.
This
latter problem.has, in many instances, created servicing
problems, substandard lot size and an unorderly appearance.
COMMERCE
Twelve commercial activities, excluding the National Sea
. Pro.dtict·s· :F"ish· ... Proces.sing Plant and the La Scie Marine Service
Centre, compose the commercial sector of La Scie.
Businesses
located in the Town include 1 drug store, 3 variety stores,
2 grocery stores, 2 gas/service stations, 1 liquor store,
l catalogue office, 1 bank, 1 motel, and 2 hardware stores.
While one hardware store houses the Sears Catalogue Office,
the second serves as · a general store in the community.
Table 9 indicates the type of commercial activity, location,
floor area, lot area, and the number of employees.
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Activity
B·urton's
Hardware
(General
Store)
TABLE 9
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES LOCATED IN
THE TOWN OF LA SCIE
Location
Junction
Shoe Cove
Road/Water
Street
Floor Area
743m2
Lot Area
790m2
Number Employed
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Location
Floor Area
Lot Area
Number EmElO:f:
Build-All
Shoe Cove
483m2
39Sm2
4
-sears
Road
Outlet
Gray's
Junction
139m2
149m2
Grocery
Shoe Cove
Store
Road/Water St.
Burton's
Junction
162m2
177m2
Gas/
Shoe Cove
Service
Road/Water St.
Centre
Essa Gas
Water St.
56m2
:74m2
Bar
West
56m2
Liquor
Outlet
Tilly
Water St.
46m 2
46m2
1
Footwear/
West
Variety
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Store
lllm2
139m2
Nu-Way
Water St.
Variety
East
Store
Bank of
Jun·ction
37m2
84m 2
Nova
Shoe Cove
Scotia
Road/Water St.
La Scie
139m2
149m2
Pharmacy
Grocery
Water St.
195m 2
232m2
Store
East
La Scie
Shoe Cove
Motel
Road
4-5
Commercial outlets in La Scie serve, in addition to La Scie
residents, outlying villages such as Shoe Cove, Tilt Cove,
Round Harbour, Snooks Arm and Nippers Harbour.
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3.1.7
INDUSTRY
Two indu11:tx-ia1-. operations, National Sea Products
Fish P~~~~~Q~~~ P)ant a~~~~~ La Scie' Marine Service Centre
are located in the Town of La Scie.
As indicated earlier,
both industries are situated on the west side of the La Scie
harbour away from most residential and commercial activities
in the Town.
The Fish Processing Plant, occupies a narrow parcel of land
inside the harbour entrance.
The Plant is confined to this
area by steep hills to the west, the harbour to the east,
a public wharf to the north, and, residential land uses to
the south.
The Fish Processing Operations occupy a larid-'f.rea
of roughly 1.62 hectares .and employ roughly 500 people during
peak periods.
Problems resulting from the location of the Plant include
inadequate parking and loading facilities during peak periods,
car and truck traffic, and the inability to expand Plant
operations due to limited space.
Plant Management has ex-
pressed a desire to control access to the Processing site
in order to reduce traffic in the area and eliminate pro-
blems of theft.
This effort has been hampered as controlled
access to the Plant will restrict public access to the ad-
jacent Government wharf.
The Marine Service Centre, built in 1980 by the Government
of Canada and operated since then by the Newfoundland Govern-
ment provides boat storage and repair facilities for area
fishermen.
This facility, capable of handling vessels up
to 50 tons in size, can accommodate 30 boats on the 3l~9m2 lot.
A building on the site ·houses a machine and parts shop as
well as a work area capable of accommodating two boats.
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Residential Land Uses surround the Marine Service Centre
.
to the west, north and south.
Due to the proximity of
residential uses and the private ownership of land the
pJ.annAn expansion of the facility has not occurred to date.
Problems that have occurred as a result of insufficient
land area include a shortage of parking and boat storage
space.
3.1.8
INSTITUTION
Institutional Land Uses account for approximately 6.48
hectares of the total land area of the La Scie Planning
Area.
Four churches, two schools, one post office and one
town office/fire hall/library complex comprise the insti-
tutional sector of the community.
All in-sti tutional uses
occur in residential areas to the south and eas~ of the La
Scie narbour.
Institutional Land Uses can be broken down
to 1.62 hectares for religious uses, 1.21 hectares for
educational facilities, .81 for local government and .20
for the community Post Office.
The Town's two schools, Hillside Elementary and Cape John
Collegiate, are located on adjacent sites on the eastern
extreme of the community.
Hillside Elementary School has
260 students in attendance and 14 teachers while Cape John
Collegiate has an enrolment of, roughly, 200 pupils.
Students
attending Cape John Collegiate are bussed from Shoe cove,
Tilt Cove, Snooks Arm, Round Harbour and Nippers Harbour while
Hillside Elementary draws students from Shoe Cove and Tilt
Cove.
The two storey Town Office/Fire Hall has a floor area of 280m2 -
As well as accommodating the Clerk's Office and Fire Hall, the
building houses a council Chamber, Fisheries Office and library.
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3.1.9
RECREATION
Existing recreational facilities in La Scie include an out-
door ice rink and baseball diamond.
These two facilities
are located in the northeast corner of the community on a .40
hectare parcel of land.
A small ch1ldren's playground, ad-
jacent to the elementary school, is complete with slides, see-
saws and swings.
A Development Plan for additional recreational facilities
(outdoor pool, change rooms and soccer pitch) was prepared
by the Provincial Planning Department in 1971.
This Plan,
necessitating 'bhe acquisition of privately held lands ad-
jacent to the ice rink and baseball diamond, has yet to be
acted on.
Extensive open areas around the La Scie Planning Area provide
ample outdoor recreational space.
Uses made of open space
include snowmobiling, hunting and skiing.
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OTHER OPEN SPACE
The -majority of land in the La Scie Planning Area remains as
open space, although open space within the Urban Area itself
is becoming increasingly sc_arce.
Relatively rapid growth
rates combined with the limited amount of developable land has
brought about the transformation of open space within the Town.
Open areas, occurring outside the built up part of the community
are interspersed by ponds, woodlots, shrubs and outcrops of
rock.
All open areas are accessible to the residents of La
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3.1.11 UTILITIES
Several utilities are located. within the Planning Area.
Utilities include one Hydro Repair and Storage Yard,
situated approximately 1.5 kilometers from the Town on
Highway 414, a Terra Nova Telephone Substation at the junction
of Shoe Cove Road and Water Street, and several pr~vat~ly owned
televis'ion and radio- towers on ·the. nort}:least extreme o_f·,La
Scie.
In add.ition to thes~ . utiliti~s, .the : Town 'ha~ several
water utiiity -buildings located along Stakes Pond Road.
The Hydro site, situated on a hill overlooking the Town covers
an area of roughly 2090m2 -
The site, surrounded by chain
link fencing, has a structure of 56m2 located on it. This
building contains a work area, office and washroom for Hydro
employees.
Television and radio towers in the Town are clustered together
on a 2.02 hectare site.
The towers are privately owned and
operated.
Terra Nova Telephone's substation consists of a 18.Sm2 utility
shack.
This structure is situated west of and adjacent to the
Shoe: Cove Road right-of-way.
3.1.12
TRANSPORTATION
La Scie is connected to other areas of the Province by Highway
414.
This paved, two lane road, is maintained by the Provincial
Ministry of Transportation.
The transportation network of La Scie is composed of a main
street (Water Street) and 12 streets radiating off this main
thoroughfare.
In turn, 14 streets extend off these radiating
streets.
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Street lengths vary from 100 m to 1 kilometer in the
case of the Water Street and in width from 7.6 m to
15.2 m.
Most roadways in La Scie require widen~g in order to
reduce traffic problems.
This problem is particularly
evident along Water Street.
In addition, several streets
require paving.
A local concern which has brought about some study by
Provincial officials is the steepness of Highway 414 (Shoe
Cove Road) as it enters the Town.
Two proposals for a
realignment of the roadway have been prepared by the
Department of Transportation and Council (Map~). It
is important to note that Route A, indicated on Map 5, may
not be possible due to the construction of several homes
in the area of the proposed right-of-way.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Water System
At this time, La Scie draws its water s~pply from Stakes
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Pond.
The pond, situated roughly 1 kilometer from the urban
area, lies at an elevation of 74.3 m above sea level.
The system takes in water through a 457 nun inlet extending
91.4 m out from the pond's shoreline.
This water in turn
flows into a 406.4 nun trunk which extends 1737 m between
the pond and the Fish Processing Plant.
The flow rate of
water in the trunk is 18,929 litres per minute.
Residential and commercial areas of the Town are serviced by
branch lines extending off a 254 mm main.
This main ties into
the trunk approximately 894 m below Stakes Pond. The main
follows the Water Street right-of-way and lies roughly 4.5 m
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above sea level. All other water transmission lines extend
beneath road rights-of-way in the community.
Currently, the Town's water remains untreated.
A 1972 study
commissioned by the Department of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, rteport on Chlorination, estimated the cost of in-
stalling a chlorination system in La Scie at $43,000.00.
Due to the proximity of area homes to the water source problems
are encountered in providing a 20 minute chlorine contact time.
A basin, aimed at retarding the flow of water and providing
sufficient water/chlorine contact time has been recommended
...
by the authors of the above named report.
The elevation of Stakes Pond allows for a gravity powered
water distribution system in the urban area.
Five pressure
valves, located in various areas. throughout the community 3ct
to reduce pressure in the system. - These valves, open year
round to prevent pressure build up and freezing lines in
winter, bleed off 136~ litres (300 gallons) of water per minute.
3.1.13.2
SANITARY SEWER
The La Scie II).unicipal sewage disposal system, comprised of a
. ·2s--4·n,m_.t;~~ -li~e- -~ong Water Stre·et. ~d 203mm· branch lines
radiating out along .local streets, serves most ·areas of the
town.
At this time, sewage i .s dispo~~d of in ~ ~aw· untre·~~ed
· stat.e ~-.. through ~he two sewage outfalls into ·the .. harbour.
Several problems with the existing system require Council's.
immediate attention.
Reports of a leaky sewage system increase
concern regarding the Town's supply of drinking water.
The
possibility of water contamination appears to be relatively
high as the Town sewage disposal and water distribution lines
share a common trench.
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A second problem centres on the capacity of the existing sewage
disposal system. It appears that the capacity of the system
is now being exceeded during peak periods with the excess
load backing up the system to the point where raw sewage
drains into ditches in the Town.
Apparently, the two sewage
outfalls into the harbour are not sufficient and additional
outfalls may have to be installed.
Storm Sewers
Despite high rates of storm water runoff La Scie is not served
by a storm water sewage system.
Surface runoff in the Town
is presently carried by open water courses and roadside
ditches to the harbour.
A 1976 Canadian British Consultants Limited (CBCL) report,
La Scie Report on Storm Water Drainage, identified several
areas in the community experiencing problems with surface
runoff; Problems tend to be caused by the high degree of
runoff during certain periods of the year, undersized culverts
and debris blocked waterways.
A recommended course of action
for reducing runoff problems, as set out in the CBCL report,
includes the installation of additional or larger culverts
at key points in the community and the removal of debris in
and ·around existing and future water drainage courses.
Other Municipal Services
The Municipality of La Scie provides in addition to water
distribution and sewerage systems, garbage collection, an
incinerator, street lighting, snow removal, fire protection
(Volunteer Fire Department) and ambulance service.
Police
protection is provided by the Baie Verte R.C.M.P. Detachment.
The community also has a library and 4 churches.
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MUNICIPAL FINANCE
3.1.14.1
Revenue
Total revenues ·for the Municipality of La Scie rose from an
average of $55,287.00 between 1973and 1977 to $75,787.00 in
1978 and $87,3S2.00 in 1979.
Table 10 indicates total revenue,
revenue per household and the percentage change in revenue per
household for the 1973 to 1979 period.
TABLE 10
TOTAL REVENUES 1973-1979
Total Revenue
Revenue/House-: ··
1973-77
$276,347.00
(275 H.H.)
hold
$1,004.89
% Change/House.;.
hold
1978
$75,787.00
(300 H.H.)
$252.62
25.6
1979
$87,352.00
(310 H.H.)
$281.78
11.5
For the 1979 fiscal year, community revenue was generated
primarily through service fees ($17,745.00), business taxes
($16,983.00), a grant in lieu of taxes ($10,000~00) and a
Provincial Grant ($18,055.00).
3.1.14.2 Expenditure
Annual expenditures for the Town averaged out over a five year
period between 1973 to 1977 were $59,481.00.
For the 1978 fiscal
year expenditures totalled $60,520.00 while in 1979 the Municipalitj
recorded expenditures - of $87,726.00.
This is an increase of
$27,206 over the 1978 year.
Table 11 indicates the total ex-
penditures/household for the 1973-1979 period.
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TABLE 11
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1973-1979
Total Expenditures
Expenditure/
Household
% Change/
Household
1973-77
$297,406.00
{275 H.H.)
$1,081.47
1978
$60,520.00
{300 u.H.)
$201.73
-6.7
1979
$87,726.00
{310 H.H.)
$282.98
40.2
Major expenditure during 1979 resulted from general government
administration {$24,179) and public works {$48,667).
This
compares with $14,995.00 for government administration and
$30,638.00 for public works in 1978.
Debt
Debt charges for the 19791 year amounted to $1,230,036.00.
This is an increase of $17,727.00 over the 1978 year {1.46%)
and $33,988.00 over the 1977 year {2.8%).
Table 12 indicates
the community's total debt, debt/household and percentage
change in debt/household.
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TABLE 12
TOTAL DEBT 1977-1979*
1977
1978
1979
"' .
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... ~'"'
$1,lio,v~o.00
$1,212,309.00
$1,230,036.00
(275 H.B.)
(300 H.B.)
(310 H.B.)
Debt/
'
Household
$4,349.26
$4,041.03
$3,967,85
% Change/
Household
-7.0
-1.8
1. Latest year available at time Plan being prepared.
*Capital Fund and Revenue Fund Liabilities equal total debt.
At this time the Town of La Scie has an outstanding loan of
$310,000.
This money was used for the expansion of the
Town's water and sewer system.
A $50,000.00 loan on the
Conununity's maintenance equipment was repaid in 1982.
Future Development
POPULATION FORECAST
Three population projections for the Town of La Scie are pre-
sented.
These projections based on the average population
growth over a 30 year period, 1976 census data and 1981
census data, forecast 1988 and 1993 population figures for
the Town of La Scie.
The average change in the population of the community over
a thirty year period is 27 persons per year or a growth
rate of .6l per year (Table 2).
Based on a thirty year
average, the population of the community will be 1,646 persons
in 1988 and 1,781 persons in 1993.
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1993
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A second population projection, based on 1976 Canada Census
data and the assumption that 13.5 dwelling units2 will be
constructed in the Town of La Scie per year, over a ten year
period, will give the community a population of 1,725 persons
in 1988 · and 2,185 persons in 1993 -
A final projection based on preliminary census data for 1981
puts the 1988, population at 1,787' persons and 2., 064 persons
by 1993.
This projection also assumes the construction of
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TABLE 13
PROJECTED POPULATIONS FOR THE
TOWN OF LA SCIE 1:96a· .... 1993.
Projection Based
Projection Based
on Thirty Ye~+
on 1976 Census
Average
Data
1,646
1,1.25
1,781
2 ,:1..:a.s
Projection Based
on 1981 Census
bata
1,787
2·., 064
The actual population of La Scie in 1981 .- and 1993 will depend
on a number of factors.
Over the past year, ·the
economy of the La Scie Region has been affected by the closure
of the Rambler and Advocate Mines and the early closure and
late opening of the Town's Fish Processing Plant.
A cfontinuous . declin~. ±n the .birthr'ate wil'l also lead to ., a
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lowe~: pop1i°lation incre~~e -ever the next ten year period.
As has been noted on Table 6, the average number of children
-;~r family. bas .. -dec1ined significantly between 1971 to 1931 (2. 4
.
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2Based on average number of dwelling units constructed per
year between 1976 to 1981.
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HOUSING FORECAST
Assuming a population of 1,787 by 198~, and 4 ~0 persons/
dwelling unit, 422 dwelling units will be required .within
the Town of La Scie at that time.
Table 14 ,provides an
indie~tion of the number of dwelling units assuming the
vc;,.rious population projections on Page
TABLE 14
PROJECTED NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITs ·:· 1997 - 1992
30 Year
1976 Census
1981 Census
Average
Data
Data
1987
386
429
422
1992
:420
505
492
*Assuming 4.0 persons per dwelling unit.
It is important to note that the number of housing units con-
structed in La Scie over the next five to ten years depends,
to a high degree, on future employment opportunities within
the region and the amount of land available for residential
development.
Between 1976 and 1981, an increase of ·70 (13.5/yr) private
households occurred in La Scie.
From 1971 to 1976, 20 private
households (4.0/yr) were erected in the Town.
The average
-number of newly constructed homes in the community from 1971
to 1981 is 8.7 households/year.
Based on this average, there
will be 386 households located in the Town by 1988 or 44 new
dwelling units.
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POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES
Within the Town of La Scie two sites might be considered
.
.
by Council for large scale residential development (Map 6).
The following sections provide a brief description along
with the advantages and disadvantages of each site.
Areal
Area 1, situated east of the La Scie harbour, is comprised
of two relatively flat, boggy parcels of land separated
by United Church Lane.
The larger parcel (approximately
3.24 ha in size) is bounded by United Church Lane on
the south, a partially developed area situated along the
cemetery road on the east, Morgan's Brook on the north
and Pharmacy ~ad on the west.
The second parcel
(approximately 1.21 ha in size) is situated between United
Church Lane on the north, Batt's Lane on the east, and the
rear yard areas of dwellings located along Bath and New
House Lane to the south and west.
The two parcels,
resurveyed in- 1981, are subdivided into 65 lots and 7 lots
respectively.
Over the past two decades areas adjacent
to Area 1 have accommodated much of the community's
residential development.
The 72 remaining lots comprise
the final phases of a 1961 subdivision plan prepared and
initiated by the Department of Municipal Affairs.
A combination of factors has served to slow the development
of Area 1.
These factors include poor soil conditions
(mainly bog), the lack of direction given Council in how to