The City has initiated an Integrated Columbus Part II Planning Act and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (E.A.) Act Study (the Study). The Study Area is generally bounded by Howden Road to the north, the Oshawa-Whitby boundary to the west, Winchester Road to the south and the east branch of the Oshawa Creek to the east. The map of the Study Area shows the extent of the lands subject to the Study.
The Columbus Part II Planning Area as identified in Schedule “E” of the Oshawa Official Plan forms part of and is located within the Study Area.
Specific objectives of the Study are to:
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Background Reports | ||||||||
The following is a list of the background reports that have been prepared for the Study:
*The Phase 1 Transportation Report Appendices is available upon request. |
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Alternative Land Use and Road Plans and Associated Land Budgets | ||||||||
Three alternative land use and road plans and associated land budgets have been prepared for the Columbus Part II Planning Area. These land use and road plans also show alternative development concepts for the South Columbus Industrial Area and the Columbus Whitebelt Area, which interface with the Columbus Part II Planning Area. The three land use and road alternatives have been prepared based on the findings and analyses of the background studies and comments received to date from all stakeholders, including members of the public, internal staff and other external agencies. The associated land budgets provide detailed information about the proposed land uses, density of development, population and jobs for each alternative.
Supporting analyses to the three alternative land use and road plans have been prepared**:
** Please note that these documents are the current versions to date and may be subject to change. It should also be noted that Scenario 2 contained in the Subwatershed Study – Alternatives Review Memorandum reflects standards for vegetative buffers that do not reflect the minimum standards for such buffers required pursuant to the Oshawa Official Plan and reflected in the relevant watershed plans of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. This Scenario may be subject to change. Feedback on the three alternative land use and road plans and associated land budgets will be used to inform the development of a preferred alternative land use and road plan, and ultimately a Part II Plan for Columbus. Comments are requested on the alternative land use and road plans and associated land budgets by December 20, 2019 and can be sent to the contact below. |
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Draft Preferred Land Use and Road Plan, Land Budget and Supporting Documents | ||||||||
The draft preferred land use and road plan, land budget and plans related to the proposed Columbus Expansion Area outside of the Major Urban Area Boundary, transportation matters and environmental management matters have been prepared for the Columbus Study Area. The draft preferred land use and road plan, land budget and plans related to the proposed Columbus Expansion Area outside of the Major Urban Area Boundary, transportation matters and environmental management matters have been prepared based on the findings and analyses of the background studies, supporting documents (including the ones identified below) and comments received to date from all stakeholders, including members of the public, internal staff and other external agencies. The land budget provides detailed information about the proposed land uses, density of development, population and jobs.
*Please note that these documents are still considered draft and are subject to change. **Please note that the Draft Columbus Transportation Master Plan Final Report is in draft form and the appendices are still being updated. Accordingly, the appendices have not been included. However, they are available upon request if necessary for the purposes of your review. Feedback on the above noted materials will be used to inform the development of a recommended land use and road plan and ultimately, the final Part II Plan for the Columbus Part II Planning Area. Comments are requested by November 12, 2021 and can be sent to the contact below. |
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Columbus Community Advisory Committee | ||||
The Columbus Community Advisory Committee (the Committee) provides a forum for the positive and open exchange of information and feedback on the Study, including a forum for discussion of key opportunities, concerns and potential solutions. The Committee is not a decision-making body and will not have the authority to vote or commit City resources or direct the work of employees or the consultants.
The Committee will provide input throughout the Study process to assist the Project Team (City staff and the Consultant Team) in understanding community opinions, on such matters as:
The Columbus Community Advisory Committee has a Terms of Reference, which provides an understanding of the Columbus Community Advisory Committee membership, role, responsibilities and authority of members and the expected level of commitment. If you would like to contact the Committee, please send correspondence to the contact below and they will pass along any correspondence from the public to the Committee through the Chair.
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Contact
To join the Study mailing list or for more information please see contact below.