Town of Meadows Development Regulations Amendment No. 1, 2024 (DRA-01-2024) — full text

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Development Regulations Amendment No. 1, 2024 to The Town of Meadows Development Regulations 2023 -2033 December 2024 1 URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT, 2000 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT TOWN OF MEADOWS Development Regulations, 2023 Amendment Number 01, 2024 Under the authority of section 16 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Town Council of MEADOWS adopts the Town of MEADOWS Development Regulations Amendment Number 01 , 2024. Adopted by the Town Ce1; ( ~u·ia ' 2._ u L<"" Council of MEADOWS on ( f'l--- the !..2..__ day of 5-~ ~ I - Signed and sealed this __ day of - ~d~t.!?~MA ~ ~ -.;,-t _'2_0_ ~ _ _ LA Mayor: -- ---- Clerk: Canadian Institute of Planners Certification I certify that the attached Town of MEADOWS Development Regulations Amendment Number 04, 2024 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. MCIP/FCIP: Darren Randell Development Regulations/ Amendment REGISTERED umber 317 5 - C:> G c:, I - ;Zufl-. S Date <Y\H"C.-h . 2.o""LS S ignature-===--""----=--.:o:...x.---\----- -. - TO'WN OF MEADOWS DEVELOP~'T REGULATIONS AMENDMENT NO. 1, 2024 1. Introduction This report outlines the background and rationale for the proposed amendment to the Town of Meadows Development Reguladons, 2023-2033, specifically the expansion of the Community De- velopment (CD) land use zone. The Town of Meadows Development Regulations, 2023-2033, came into le-gal effect on January 12, 2024. This report has been prepared to explain the proposed change, and to serve as background information for the public and Council The proposed amend- m~nt is a mapping amendment only. No Development Regulations standards or Municipal Plan policies are affected. 2. Background Since approving the Town of Meadows Development Regulations, 2023-2033 (the Regulations) in December, 2023, Council, through discussions with various land owners, appreciate that the estab- lished boundaries for the Community Development (CD) land use zone may not be supportive to enabling future development in the Town. At the onset of developing the Town of Meadows Mu- nicipal Plan 2023-2033 (the Plan), Council envisioned maintaining the Town's existing land use fabric, being long established through the provincial Community Lnfilling Limits, as ad.ministered by the NL Department of Fisheries, Food, and Agriculture. During the period the Plan and Regula- tions was subrniLted to the provincial Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, Land Use Planning Division, certain landowners questioned the Town as to why their property was excluded from the Community Development (CD) zone, as they intended to develop the properties in the fu- ture. Recognizing rhat the Plan and Regulations development process had surpassed the Council approval stage of s. 23 of the Urban and Rural Planning act, 2000, Council chose to continue with registration of the Plan and Regulations. The ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have created financial strain on individuals and communities, particularly in relation to the cost of living, rising building material prices, and in- creasing pressures on housing affordability. These factors, along with a dynamic and evolving real estate market, have led to significant interest in rural towns as potential locations for both single-lot residential development and larger-scale multi-unit residential projects. In particular, the Town of Meadows has experienced an increase in inquiries from local and external investors, some which have already made investments in the Town and are seeking additional opportunities for develop- ment. These trends highlight a growing demand for new residential and mixed-use developments, whlch may not be fully supported by the current boundaries of the CD zone. Council wishes to maintain and continue with a mixed-use land use framework which the commu- nity is familiar and comfortable until such time as proposed development warrants greater change. In this regard, Council proposes to expand the Community Development land use zone which of- fers a satisfactory range of community uses for the Town. 2 3. Assessment Section B2.1.3 (2) of the Town of Meadows Municipal Plan 2023-2033, enables the Regulations Community Development (CD) use zone under the Plan '.s Development (D) land use designation. B2.1.3 (2) - As of the initial Gazette date of the Plan and Regulations, the following use zones are seated under the 'Development (D)' future land use class: 'Community Development (CD)', 'Rural (R) ', and 'Residential (RES).' This future land use class does not preclude the creation of new use zones t hat conrain dre uses listed under the 'Development (D)' table above. .. Section .2.13 (5) enable the extension of the Community Development (CD) zone through a de- velopment regulations amendment process. B.2.13 (5) - Facilitate a mix of compatible developments of appropriate use and scale along the majoritJ' of public streets within the Municipal Planning Area. This shall be implemented through the application of a mixed-use, 'Community Development (CD)' use zone, which covers existing developed areas largely defined by the provin- cial community infi_Jling li'mits. However, this proposal does no restricr the CD use zone to these infilling limits and Council may in the future consider the extension of the CD use zone through the Regulations amendment process (e.g. rezoning). Section B.2.13 (8) allows ouncil to e tablish new, tailored use zones in response to specific de el- opm nt propo als to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses. Section B.2~1.3 (8) - Through the Regulations amendment application process, con- sider requests ro rezone lands wilhin die 'Development ( f future lar1d use class where the sp cific proposal ·s consistent with the policies and propoSQJs of this Plan and meelS all of the applicable requirements of tl1e Regulations. ouncil may also consid ·r the creation of new, tailored use zones within the future land use class to accommodate sp cific development proposals and to help protect adjacent properties fro .. t: u - . d elopment of incompatibl uses. Councils decision to consider the r zoning is inline with tbe int nt and direction of the Town of Meadows Municipal Plan, 2023-2033. 4. Con uJtatioo 1 her; 1 n ne paper arcu!.,tmg II I e I owu uf _ 1l-,H..luws, .. ~ :>uu:, C1;u11Lil 1 -gu!.;rly uses social media for public announcement of events an general information. pr1rt of r:ouncil's consider- ing the dcvel p ent inq · . , the amendm-~nt infnrrnr1l'r II w .. ~. P' \r"d nn Lil(' To -111',;; ·acPbook page t ad i C' 1lw ,A,h ii_ m, ii, ·,, 1esc nt' t-, r ll l in orm tion on con em or b;ections which the aff red p11bli 111ay hav . he otice , s J -~ d on Prober 2 '\ 2 24, and est.abli bed a d u i r of ' :f1"' I:' re eceiv_ in re- span e to th Publir oti . 3 This consultation satisfies the Town of Meadows Development Regulations, 2023-2033, and the Ur- ban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, requirements for public consultation. 5. Amendment The proposed amendment is a mapping amendment only. No Development Regulations standards or Municipal Plan policies are affected. - See Appendix 1-(DRA01-2024LUZ MapAmendment) 4 APPENDIX! 5 The Town of Meadows Development Regulations Amendment No. 01-2024 LEGEND Community Development (CD) D Conservation (C) Rural (R) '- DRA_0l-2024 - From Rural (R) to Community Development (CD) Signed and sealed at the Town of Meadows, NL, this o 5 day of i:e,,kCA~, . , 2025. ...-----......,,.----- -----,,---- Mayor(__i neut Re lulations/:\mendmcnt REGISTERED .. ·· - - - -------,,, _ _) \ I , .. , ' ' -- I ) - ·. ( ) l I) II It ' I ~ I : (/I . . Clerk: ,,,,,11, 111111,,,,,,, ,,, ~, 6 ~ ',, ,,, x:,\, .. : . <'.) ,,,. u {: ;,u.<-J:-...., l...}- '\ ~ /\NH~RS ; ' ': ~ if\ \y -uA!l1sn,5 i ; 1 J ~{~~} .-.,,,,,'f:'c,p · · w-l,;,,,,,<;- ,,,,,,,,,,,,11,, ,,,,, I certify that this Development Regulations Amendment has been prepared in acccordance with the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. .-··--. : -.. _.