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A26 The Canadian Champion, Friday, January 4, 2008 BUSINESS PARK Il SECONDARY PLAN AND RELATED STUDIES NOTICE OF INTENT, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC INPUT AND FIRST PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE 1. Notice of Intent/Background The Town of Milton and the Region of Halton have been involved in the Halton Urban Structure Plan (HUSP) - a strategy for managing Regional and local growth to the year 2021 (currently being updated to the year 2031 through the Sustainable Halton process). In relation to the proposed growth, the Milton Officiai Plan provides for approximately 2000 hectares (4940 acres) of additional land for new growth (both residential and employment) which is referred to as the "Urban Expansion Area". A plan for the phasing of this new growth was ratified by Milton Council and Regional Council in May and June, 1998 respectively. The first phases of residential development in the Bristol Survey and Sherwood Survey are currently underway. The 401 Industrial/Business Park represents the first phase of employment development and it is approximately 80% complete. The Town's Officiai Plan includes a policy requirement that 75% of the 401 Industrial/Business Park must be built out prior to the release of the Business Park Il lands. This Irigger point" has now been achieved. Therefore, in accordance with the policies of the Milton Officiai Plan and HUSP, the Town of Milton is currently proceeding to prepare for the development of the Business Park il lands through the preparation of a secondary plan and supporting studies. The purpose of these studies and their study areas are as follows: • Business Park Il Secondary Plan The Business Park Il Secondary Plan is being carried out in accordance with Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, and in conformity with the Town of Milton Officiai Plan. The secondary plan will provide detailed policies on matters such as land use, urban form and design, transportation, servicing, including stormwater management, parks, heritage and other related issues. Studv Area (See Map): The Study Area includes the area within the Milton Urban Expansion Area, bounded by Highway 401, the Middle Branch of Sixteen Mile Creek (west edge of floodplain); Sixth Line; Centre Tributary of the Middle Branch of the Sixteen Mile Creek (north edge of floodplain); and James Snow Parkway. • Master Transportation/Transit Plan The Master Transportation/Transit Plan is being carried out in accordance with approved procedures contained in the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects. The Phase 1 and 2 EA (Le. need and justification) is being prepared for the transportation network to provide the basis for development in the Milton Business Park Il Secondary Plan Area. The intent is to coordinate and integrate the process and approvals required by the Planning Act and the Environmental Assessment Act to streamline the planning and development process, while providing an adequate level of environmental protection. The Plan will define a functional road network within the Study Area and identify any major transportation improvements and transit opportunities for implementation. The Plan will also include guidelines for land use planning and urban design, detailed road standards, and a plan for the integration of transit service. St4yArea; The Study Area includes the secondary plan area but also includes the area bounded by Steeles Ave. West, Trafalgar Road, Britannia Road and Ontario Street (Regional Road 25). The study will also consider the arterial road network in the entire urban area. Sixteen Mile Creek Areas 2 and 7 Subwatershed Update Study, Functional Stormwater and Environmental Management Stratey. and ConceptualFisheries Cornensation Plan The above-noted studies are being carried out in accordance with approved procedures contained in the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Sewage and Water Projects. These studies will provide general guidance with respect to stormwater and environmental management. They will also evaluate various stormwater management and servicing strategies for the Secondary Plan area, and will recommend a preferred environmental and stormwater management servicing plan. Study Area: The Study Area includes the Secondary Plan Study Area, but extends beyond that area, see Map for boundary. Functional Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan The Functional Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan is being carried out in accordance with approved procedures contained in the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Sewage and Water Projects. The purpose of the study is to prepare a detailed Functional Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan, which in conjunction with the Secondary Plan will be used as a basis for development in the Business Park Il area. Study Area: The Study Area is the same as the Secondary Plan Study Area. 2. Public Input Public consultation is an essential component of the preparation of the secondary plan and related studies. Members of the public wishing to obtain further information regarding the secondary plan preparation and related studies, and/or who wish to participate in these undertakings and require notification of public meetings or other matters related to the study, such as copies of the study newsletter, should contact the undersigned. Information as it becomes available will be posted on the Town's website at www.milton.ca (under Business Park 11). Written submissions are welcome at any time and should be directed to Ms. Angela Janzen at the address noted under 'Study Contact'. 3. First Public Open House The public are invited to attend the initial public open house as follows: Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008 Place: Milton Sports Centre, Banquet Room (located closest to south entrance) 605 Santa Maria Blvd., Milton Time: 6:00-9:00 pm (Drop In/Open House only) Purpose: The open house will include a series of panels that will assist in providing an overview of the study process and the initial results of the studies relating to the Business Park Il Secondary Plan that have been included within the background study document. Copies of the background study document will also be available at the open house for viewing and Town staff and the consultant team will be on hand to answer questions. For those who wish to review the background study document in advance, it will be available as of Friday, January 11, 2008 on the Town's website and at the Planning and Development Department in the Town Hall Annex, 555 Industrial Drive and at the Milton Public Library, 45 Bruce St. Written Submissions: Written submissions are invited with respect to the preliminary findings of the Business Park Il Secondary Plan Background Study and should be made to the Jundersigned by Friday, February 8, 2008. 4. Study Contact Ms. Angela Janzen, Policy Planner Planning and Development Department, Town of Milton 43 Brown Street, Milton, Ontario, L9T 5H2 Telephone: 905-878-7252, ext. 2307 Fax: 905-876-5024 E-mail: angela.janzen@milton.ca 7 i e ( D--9- 2w, []