This consultation was open from:
June 22, 2018
to August 6, 2018
Decision summary
The Minister approved the amendment to the Niagara Escarpment Plan for the addition of the following special provisions to Part 1.3.3 Escarpment Natural Area, permitting an institutional use and related accessory uses and additionally, Indigenous uses of cultural significance and passive recreation uses.
Location details
Site address
716231 1st Line East
East Half Lots 4, 5 & 6, Concessions 1 & 2
Mulmur,
ON
Canada
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The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
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Toronto District School Board (c/o Steve Shaw )
5050 Yonge Street
Toronto,
ON
M2N 5N8
Canada
Decision details
The Minister approved the amendment on August 12, 2020.
The approved amendment reflects a site-specific set of permitted uses that permit the re-establishment of an outdoor education centre with a focus on natural science and Indigenous education. Niagara Escarpment Commission staff are of the opinion that this type of institutional use, and associated recreation uses and uses of cultural significance supports the purpose and objectives of the Niagara Escarpment Plan and provides significant positive public benefits. Additionally, the proposed use supports the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Biosphere Reserve designation by achieving the objectives of research and education, sustainable development, and the sharing and use of indigenous knowledge.
Effects of consultation
Niagara Escarpment Commission staff considered all the comments received. No objections were received.
Modifications to the proposed amendment that were brought forward during the consultation period were considered and assessed in drafting the final proposed amendment document dated May 16, 2019.
Supporting materials
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232 Guelph Street
Georgetown,
ON
L7G 4B1
Canada
How to Appeal
Appeals are not allowed
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Lisa Grbinicek
232 Guelph Street
Georgetown,
ON
L7G 4B1
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Proposal update
This notice was updated on June 12, 2019 to advise the public that there has been no change to the status of the proposal and it is still being considered. No additional opportunity for comment is being provided for at this time.
Description of instrument
To amend the Niagara Escarpment Plan through a special policy provision to apply to the subject lands of the Boyne River Natural Science Centre, to permit the operation of the facility as an institutional use in the Escarpment Natural Area Designation.
Other public consultation opportunities
Pursuant to Sections 7 and 10 (1) of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act the Niagara Escarpment Commission is required to furnish affected ministries and each municipality within or partly within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area affected by the amendment with a copy of the proposed amendment and invite comments within 60 days.
Section 10 (1) b requires public notification in local newspapers. Section 10 (c) requires notification to the Public Interest Advisory Committee for their comment.
The Niagara Escarpment Commission mailed requests for comments on the proposed amendment to affected ministries; municipalities, interested agencies, as well as property owners which are within 120 metres of the subject property. Notice of this amendment proposal will be placed in two local area newspapers, the Orangeville Citizen and the Caledon Banner.
Public comments may be submitted in writing to the contact listed at the Niagara Escarpment Commission for 45 days from the date posted to the Registry.
Supporting materials
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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
232 Guelph Street
Georgetown,
ON
L7G 4B1
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from June 22, 2018
to August 6, 2018
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Lisa Grbinicek
232 Guelph Street
Georgetown,
ON
L7G 4B1
Canada
Comments received
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