Brian Ross Siegfried - Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place

The application for consent 58-C-201476 was draft approved on May 3, 2022 subject to conditions.

The application was reviewed for consistency with the environmental policies of the Provincial Policy Statement (e.g. natural heritage, water quality protection). One public comment was received and concerns regarding the private road access was addressed.

The application shows that the proposed new lots are adjacent the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) database showed that this area has significant wildlife habitat (SWH) for many different types of flora and fauna based on the observations and occurrences in the area. Conservation species that have been reported in the vicinity are located within or immediately adjacent to the subject lands. For this reason, a Natural Heritage Site Assessment was requested during the early consultation phase of the file.

An unevaluated wetland was also identified by MNRF on the east side of Part 5, proposed to be severed lot. An Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) was also requested during the review of the pre-consultation draft application.

The proponent will be required to demonstrate through studies that there will be no negative impacts to greenspace, natural heritage and water quality and quantity, nor public health and safety.

The following conditions were added:

To protect archaeological resources or areas of archaeological potential, a Stage 2 archaeological assessment by a licensed archaeologist must be prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, Culture and Industries.

To ensure development or site alterations will not negatively impact the natural features or their ecological functions, a Natural Heritage Site Assessment for the entire subject property plus an outward extension of 120m beyond the property boundary shall be submitted and reviewed by MNRF.

To ensure development or site alterations will not negatively impact the natural features or their ecological functions, the wetland on the east site of Part 5, as shown in the attached Appendix A to the decision, has been evaluated by a person certified under the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES).

To protect the landowners and their property from wildland fire which is considered to be at a high risk, Wildland Fire Assessment that includes mitigation techniques proposed in accordance with the Wildland Fire Risk Assessment and Mitigation Reference Manual and to MNRF's satisfaction, will be required.

To protect human health and the environment: a letter from a sewage disposal facility confirming that the approved sewage disposal facility has sufficient reserve capacity to accept hauled sewage from the new lot; a letter from a waste disposal facility where garbage disposal will be hauled and deposited for the long term; and proof of water quality and quantity will be required.

To prevent negative impacts to the Provincial Park, the environment, human health and species at risk, best management practices for development were shared with the owner.

The decision to approve the consent is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement once conditions are met. Studies will be required to demonstrate that the proposed development will not have a significant impact on the environment.

The applicant has two years to satisfy conditions of draft approval, otherwise approval will lapse. The approval can be appealed using the procedure outlined below. Notice to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal must be filed with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on or before May 23, 2022.