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Hidden Valley Land Use Implementation Project

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On June 24, 2019, Council approved a new Land Use Master Plan for the Hidden Valley area. The Hidden Valley area comprises approximately 183 hectares of land bounded by the Grand River, Highway 8, Wabanaki Drive and the rail corridor near Fairway Road.

The area is characterized primarily by rolling topography, including several agricultural fields, with large lot estate residential dwellings towards the river. By far, one of the greatest and most noteworthy features of this area is the significant natural environmental system.

Lands within Hidden Valley are located within the Built-Up Area and the Designated Greenfield Area. This project is the next step to prepare policies and land uses that would be incorporated into the Official Plan, along with implementing zoning.

A range of technical studies are being completed to inform the proposed policies and land uses, the Master Plan will be used as guidance and direction during the completion of the technical studies.

The technical studies will determine:

  • The suitability of Master Plan land uses with respect to environmental, social, health, transportation, water management, urban design, and heritage impacts.
  • Any technical standards required for implementation of the Secondary Plan including applying zoning and processing future development applications.

How can you contribute?

As part of this project, members of the public will have opportunities to engage with us, including a public meeting. We want to hear from you! Throughout the project, you can ask the project team questions using the Ask a Question tab below.

If you would like to get email updates, add your email to the Stay Informed box and click 'Subscribe'.

On June 24, 2019, Council approved a new Land Use Master Plan for the Hidden Valley area. The Hidden Valley area comprises approximately 183 hectares of land bounded by the Grand River, Highway 8, Wabanaki Drive and the rail corridor near Fairway Road.

The area is characterized primarily by rolling topography, including several agricultural fields, with large lot estate residential dwellings towards the river. By far, one of the greatest and most noteworthy features of this area is the significant natural environmental system.

Lands within Hidden Valley are located within the Built-Up Area and the Designated Greenfield Area. This project is the next step to prepare policies and land uses that would be incorporated into the Official Plan, along with implementing zoning.

A range of technical studies are being completed to inform the proposed policies and land uses, the Master Plan will be used as guidance and direction during the completion of the technical studies.

The technical studies will determine:

  • The suitability of Master Plan land uses with respect to environmental, social, health, transportation, water management, urban design, and heritage impacts.
  • Any technical standards required for implementation of the Secondary Plan including applying zoning and processing future development applications.

How can you contribute?

As part of this project, members of the public will have opportunities to engage with us, including a public meeting. We want to hear from you! Throughout the project, you can ask the project team questions using the Ask a Question tab below.

If you would like to get email updates, add your email to the Stay Informed box and click 'Subscribe'.

Comments

What issues or concerns do you have about the proposed land use plan? What issues should we consider as we move into the next phase of this project?

Please share your comments here.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

I dont mind the plan except for the heritage corridor. This blocks future uses that may be helpful for pedestrian access or water drainage. Protecting the trees and style of the street might be nice but this decision I think would be a mistake and may cause issues with the river road extension and ion as well. The heritage report shows limited heritage elements for this corridor so it seems unnecessary. We see the issues this causes in places like the corner of union and margaret where a dirt desire path has been made by people walking over the grass but a path cant be added because of the heritage designation.

Andrewwon 6 months ago
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