Elmira Core Urban Design Study
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The Township of Woolwich has initiated a comprehensive conceptual review of the Elmira Downtown and has retained the firm of The Planning Partnership to assist in this review. The review team will use the Elmira BIA - Community Improvement Plans to assist in their review. You can view these documents below.
Please check back at a later date for further updates as this review progresses.
Elmira BIA 2019 Community Improvement Plan - Improving the Public Realm
Elmira BIA 2019 Community Improvement Plan - Streetscape and Facade Improvement Design Guidelines
The Township is undertaking an urban design study of Elmira’s Core Area and has retained The Planning Partnership to assist them. The Study will help the Township plan for and respond to interest in redevelopment and revitalization. The Study will look at the entire Core Area, focusing on underused land. It will consider public spaces, new buildings with a mix of uses including retail on the ground floor and residential on upper stories, building design, streets and parking. There’s an opportunity to protect the historic character of Elmira to serve the residential community and to develop a unique destination to expand its role as a local economic driver for the Township.
As an early step in the process, The Planning Partnership hosted a virtual meeting on November 29th to present observations on the character of Elmira’s Core Area streets, parks, buildings and uses, thoughts on key design considerations and important components of healthy/vibrant urban centres.
View the Current Community Improvement Plan Area (approximate Study Area).
View the November 29, 2021 virtual meeting via YouTube
View the presentation materials from the November 29, 2021 virtual meeting.
New Information
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View below the staff recommendation report which will be presented to Township Council on August 22, 2022.
DS31-2022 Elmira Core Urban Design Study
Appendix A to the report is the:
Design Study - Final Report
Appendix B - Streetscaping Cost Estimate
Virtual Community Information Session - February 24, 2022
The Planning Partnership presented preliminary concepts for the character of Elmira's Core Area streets, parks and buildings. Two identical sessions were be held each including time for questions and comments on the urban design and streetscape concepts being considered.
View the Information Notice
View the presentation materials from the February 24th information session
View the February 24th information sessions via YouTube - First Session (2:30 pm) and Second Session (6:30 pm)
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Survey Results
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Just under 800 survey responses were received. Thank you
View the Survey Results |
You may also visit the Township office to obtain a handout and submit comments.
For more information or to submit comments please contact:
Deanne Friess
Director, Development Services
Township of Woolwich
Direct: 519-669-6028
Toll free: 1-877-969-0094 ext. 6028
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Gravel Pit Applications
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Capital Paving Inc. - Proposed Shantz Station Pit
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Applications for Zone Change and Official Plan Amendment have been submitted by Capital Paving Inc. for the properties identified as 1226 Maryhill Road, 1175 Foerster Road, 1195 Foerster Road and 1472 Village View Road. A public meeting regarding these applications was held on September 10, 2019 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers of the Township Administration offices at 24 Church Street West, Elmira. Additional information regarding these applications can be viewed below:
Please note these applications are currently under appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Notice of Objector Response - Aggregate Resources Act, Capital Paving Inc. - Shantz Station Pit - September 2021
Report DS25-2021 Recommendation Report, June 22, 2021
Report DS01-2019 Planning Public Information Report, September 10, 2019
Notice of Public Meeting
Applicant response to Township Comments - March 2020
Applicant response to Township Comments - April 2020
Email correspondence - follow up to April 2020 comments
Applicant response regarding Clarification on Use of Conveyors - June 2020
Planning Justification Report and Aggregate Resources Act Summary Statement
Revised Figure 5 - Correction - Berm by Golf Course - timing prior to Phase 2, not prior to Phase 1
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Withdrawal of Objection - January 2021
Revised Site Plan as referenced in MNRF letter above - January 2021
Level 1 and Level 2 Hydrogeological Investigation
Level 1 and 2 Natural Environment Technical Report and Environmental Impact Statement
Traffic Impact Study
Noise Impact Analysis
Air Quality Assessment
Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessments
Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment
Visual Impact Report
Agricultural Impact Assessment
Existing Features Plan
Operational Plan
Operational Notes
Rehabilitation Plan
Cross Sections
Best Management Practices Plan for Dust - May 2021
Grand River Conservation Authority Comments - August 2019
Cover Letter from MHBC Planning and Access Road Management / Ecological Enhancement and Compensation Plan - February 2020
Hopewell Creek Ratepayers Association letter to the Township and Region - April 2020
Capital Paving response to Hopewell Creek Ratepayers Association letter - April 2020
Hopewell Creek Ratepayers Association form letter - August 2020
Capital Paving response to Hopewell Creek Ratepayers Association form letter - October 2020
Region of Waterloo Post Circulation Comments - May 2021
Capital Paving response to Cumulative Impacts Questions from Hopewell Creek Ratepayers Association - May 2021
Capital Paving response to Region of Waterloo Post Circulation Comments - May 2021
You may also visit the Capital Paving webpage to view additional information on this proposal.
Aggregate Resources Act (ARA)
The proposal is also subject to a separate ARA process, as such Capital Paving Inc. has made application to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for a Category 3, Class 1 (above water) license under the ARA for the subject properties. Additional information on the ARA process can be found on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry webpage.
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Official Plan Review
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The Township of Woolwich is undertaking the preparation of a New Official Plan to replace the current Official Plan that has completed in the 1980s, with updates in the early 2000s and 2020. The most recent update to the Official Plan addressed conformity to the Regional Official Plan (2015). The Region is currently completing a Regional Official Plan Update, which is anticipated to be completed in early 2023.
The preparation of the Township's New Official Plan will address conformity with the updated Regional Official Plan, and compliance with the Planning Act changes, Provincial Policy Statement, a Place to Grow, and all other applicable legislation and policy documents.
To find out more on this project visit the Woolwich EngageWR page.
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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The Township of Woolwich is undertaking an Outdoor Recreation Amenities Long Term plan and we want to hear from YOU!
Woolwich Township has been and will continue to be experiencing significant growth over the next decade. With the recent increase in outdoor recreation space usage and increased demand for amenities and services that has come with urban growth, the Township is undertaking a long term, proactive plan that defines priorities, refines standards, protects environmental features, sensitive areas and woodlots and establishes budgeting and service levels for the future.
To find out more on this project visit the Woolwich EngageWR page.
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Planning for Active Transportation In Woolwich
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The Township of Woolwich is developing an Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP). The plan will establish a vision for active transportation in Woolwich to the year 2051 that:
- Promotes the development of a well-connected and safe active transportation network; and
- Supports active transportation as an affordable and convenient transportation mode for different trip purposes and users of various abilities and ages.
To find out more on this project visit the Woolwich EngageWR page.
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Stockyards Settlement Plan and Environmental Assessment
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The Township has initiated the preparation of a Settlement Plan for the Stockyards Industrial / Commercial area and King and 86 Power Centre and has retained the services of The Planning Partnership and a team of consultants to prepare the Settlement Plan.
Information related to this process can be viewed below.
Report DS13-2021 - March 9, 2021
Region of Waterloo Comments - November 2020
Servicing Options
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Existing Servicing Plan
Master Servicing and Stormwater Management Report
Sanitary Servicing Options Site 1
Sanitary Servicing Options Sites 2a, b, c, 3, 4 and A
Sanitary Servicing Options Site C
Sanitary Servicing Options Site F
Water Servicing Option West 1
Water Servicing Option West 2
Water Servicing Option East
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Statutory Public Meeting of Preferred Option, Policies and Zoning
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A public meeting regarding the proposed Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment and Environmental Assessment applications will be held on June 25, 2019 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers, Township Administration offices at 24 Church Street West, Elmira. Additional information regarding these applications can be viewed below.
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Visioning Exercise and Preparation of Options
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A Public Open House was held on January 10, 2018 with a presentation outlining the Vision Statement, Options and Evaluation Criteria for the Stockyards Settlement Plan and Environmental Assessment. Please view the information below.
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Please continue to monitor this webpage for dates of future consultation meetings and any material produced in relation to this Settlement Plan process.
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Subdivisions
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Old Scout Limited - 1065 Old Scout Place, St. Jacobs
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GSP Group on behalf of Old Scout Limited has submitted zone change and subdivision applications proposing to develop, for residential purposes, the lands located at 1065 Old Scout Place, St. Jacobs. The 0.4 ha property is located within the Settlement Boundary of St. Jacobs, is designated Residential and Ancillary Use in the Township’s Official Plan and is zoned Agricultural (A). A public meeting to discuss these applications will be held on January 30, 2023 at 7 pm.
To find out more on these applications please visit the Woolwich EngageWR page.
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Riverland Area II GP Ltd. - Riverland Area 2 Phase 5, Breslau
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Armstrong Planning & Project Management on behalf of Riverland Area II GP Ltd (“Subject Lands”) has submitted Official Plan and Zone Change applications to the Township of Woolwich and a Draft Plan of Subdivision application to the Region of Waterloo proposing a mix and range of residential uses on the 10.62 ha parcel of land located south of the Riverland Area 2 Phase 1-4 subdivision and north of the future Ottawa Street extension, west of Woolwich Street, in the south west corner of Breslau. A public meeting to discuss these applications was held on May 16, 2022 at 7 pm.
The subject lands are designated Rural Land Use Area in the Township’s Official Plan and are zoned Agricultural (A). The proposed applications are meant to bring the Township Official Plan into conforming with the Region of Waterloo Official Plan Amendment No. 2, that brought additional lands, including the subject site, into the Regional Urban Boundary Area.
Official Plan (Application 1/2022) and Zoning (Application 4/2022)
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The applicant is proposing to amend the Township’s Official Plan to:
- adjust the Breslau Settlement Area boundary to align with the Regional Official Plan;
- change the Township Urban Structure designation from Rural Land Use Area to Neighbourhood Residential and Natural Heritage Framework; and
- change the land use designation in the Urban Area Settlement Plan from Rural to Low / Medium Density Residential, Institutional, Open Space and Environmental Protection areas.
The applicant is proposing to rezone the lands from Agricultural to the following:
- Residential Mixed – High Density with Design Guidelines (R-5A);
- Residential Multiple – with Design Guidelines (R-7A);
- Institutional (P);
- Open Space (O-1); and
- Open Space - Restricted (O-2).
The proposal will also include site-specific amendments for the proposed residential zones based on the mix and range of housing types and lot sizes, including but not limited to, amendments to the lot area, lot width, side and rear yard setbacks, building line setback, lot coverage and ground floor area.
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Subdivision (Application 30T-22701)
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The proposed changes to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law would provide for a subdivision plan totalling a maximum of 130 residential units including a maximum of 46 townhouses and 84 detached homes of various size, a school block (to complete the St. Boniface Elementary School site), a park block and a wetland block.
The Subject Lands will be developed with full municipal services (water, sanitary and storm).
Additional information regarding these applications can be reviewed below:
Location Map, Proposed Official Plan Map, Proposed Zoning Map, Proposed Plan of Subdivision
Planning Justification Report - April 2022
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Archaeological Stage 1-2 Report - June 2014
Archaeological Clearance Letter from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport - June 2014
Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
Erosion and Settlement Control Plan - December 2021
Functional Servicing Report - February 2016
Functional Servicing Report Addendum - December 2021
Geotechnical Report - January 2012
Hydrogeological Reports
Land Use Compatibility Study - December 2021
Noise and Vibration Impact Study - December 2021
Parking Plan - December 2021
Source Water Contamination Study
Stormwater Management Addendum (includes copy of original Stormwater Management Report) - December 2021
Traffic Impact Study - December 2021
Tree Inventory - January 2022
Urban Design Guidelines
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Riverland Area II GP Ltd. (Empire Communities) Breslau - Block 53 of Draft Plan 30T13701
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Armstrong Planning & Project Management on behalf of Riverland Area II GP Ltd. (Empire Communities) has submitted a redline revision to an approved Draft Plan of Subdivision to change the form and density of development for Block 53 of Draft Plan 30T13701.
Details of the Application:
The subject property, Block 53, is 2.93 ha in size with frontage on both Shallow Creek Road and the future Ottawa Street extension. Block 53 is designated Medium / High Density Residential in the Township’s Official Plan and is zoned Residential – Multiple / Design Guidelines / Mixed Use (R-7B) with site specific provisions (Section 26.1.345).
Modification to Draft Plan of Subdivision (Application 30T-13701)
The subject site is currently part of Phase 3 of the draft approved plan and is permitted to a maximum of 115 multiple-residential units. A concept plan has been finalized for the site, and the applicant has requested to re-draw phasing lines (the subject site is still in Phase 3, but a 4th phase has been added further to the west along Starlight Avenue), and to increase the number of permitted units to 155. The draft approved subdivision permits a total range of 407-583 residential units. The proposed modification would permit a range of 489-631 units (singles, townhouses, apartments).
The proposed street network, open space block, stormwater management area, park, school, walkway(s), servicing block and road reserve(s) are to remain as previously approved.
The proposed concept plan for Block 53 will incorporate 17 standard townhouses, 45 rear lane townhouses, 84 stacked townhouses and a shared outdoor amenity space.
Please note the applicant withdrew the associated zone change application for this proposal on August 19, 2022.
Additional information regarding these applications can be reviewed below:
Location Map
Planning Report
Draft Plan Redlined Phase 1 to 4
Proposed Phasing Plan
Proposed Site Plan
Architectural Drawings for Proposed Townhouse Units
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Activa Holdings Inc. - Barnswallow Drive / Church Street West - Elmira
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Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change have been submitted by MHBC Planning on behalf of their clients Activa Holdings Inc. for the property located west of Barnswallow Drive and south of Church Street West in Elmira. A public meeting regarding these applications will be held on October 19, 2021 at 7 pm.
Details of the applications:
The subject lands are 30.7 hectares in size, designated Residential and Ancillary Use and are included in the Barnswallow Drive Policy Area (Special Policy Area 10) in the Township’s Official Plan. The lands are zoned Agricultural (A) with site specific provisions (Section 26.1.293).
Activa is proposing to amend Section 7.18.5.2 b) of the Township’s Official Plan to increase the gross residential density from 14.8 units per hectare up to 26 units per gross residential hectare for the subject lands.
The proposed changes to the Zoning By-law to facilitate the development includes rezoning the lands from Agricultural to:
- Residential Mixed High Density with Design Guidelines (R-5A) to provide for singled detached and semi-detached housing;
- Residential – Multiple with Design Guidelines (R-7A) to provide for street row townhouses and street back-to-back row townhouses;
- Residential – Multiple with Design Guidelines / Mixed Use to provide for cluster row townhouses and cluster back-to-back row townhouses and apartment buildings;
- Open Space (O-1) for active parkland purposes;
- Open Space (O-2) for storm water management facilities; and
- To place a holding provision on a portion of the lands to restrict registration of these stages until such time as additional wastewater servicing capacity is available.
Additionally the applicant is requesting a site specific amendment to the above noted residential zones for general lot requirements including area, width, setbacks, coverage, amenity area, landscaped area, building height and minimum parking spaces.
The proposed changes to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law would provide for a subdivision plan totalling between 662 and 803 residential units and comprising of the following:
- 337 to 410 single detached and street fronting townhouse units; and
- 325 to 393 multiple residential units.
The subdivision plan proposes a connection to the existing neighbouring streets via an extension of Eagle Drive and Muscovey Drive. New streets are proposed to access Church Street West and Barnswallow Drive (across from Eldale Road, Bristow Creek Drive and Brookmead Street). The proposed storm water management facilities, passive open space/parkland areas, active parkland, walkways, future street extensions and reserves will be conveyed to the Township. The Activa lands will be developed in phases and will contain full municipal services (water, sanitary and storm).
Additional information regarding these applications can be reviewed below.
Location Map and Proposed Draft Plan / Zoning layout
Planning Report - June 2021
Draft Plan of Subdivision - March 2021
Urban Design Brief - June2021
Functional Servicing Study - June 2021
Preliminary Stormwater Management Report - June 2021
Hydrogeological Evaluation - June 2021
Traffic Impact Study - May 2021
Preliminary Environmental Noise Assessment - August 2021
Archaeological Assessment - August 2020
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Breslau Properties Limited, 2727995 Ontario Inc. and 805232 Ontario Limited - Breslau
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Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change have been submitted by Polocorp Inc. on behalf of their clients Breslau Properties Limited, 2727995 Ontario Inc. and 805232 Ontario Limited for the properties located at 33 and 37 Mader's Lane, vacant lands at the end of Mader's Lane, 118 Menno Street, 231 Woolwich Street South and vacant lands on the south side of Menno Street, Breslau. A public meeting regarding these applications was held on September 1, 2020 at 7 pm.
Additional information regarding these applications can be viewed below.
Region of Waterloo Comments dated July 23, 2021
Grand River Conservation Authority Comments dated July 11, 2021
Application Resubmission September 2021
- Resubmission Letter dated September 15, 2021
- Comment Tracking Table dated September 15, 2021
- Planning Justification Report Addendum dated September 15, 2021
- Draft Plan of Subdivision as revised September 26, 2021
- Draft Lotting Plan as revised September 26, 2021
- Conceptual Phasing Plan as revised September 15, 2021
- Transportation Impact Study Response to Township Comments dated July 22, 2021
- Trip Generation Update dated September 7, 2021
- Functional Servicing Report Version #3 dated September 13, 2021
- Environmental Impact Statement Addenda # 1 dated March 2021
- Environmental Impact Study Response to GRCA dated May 31, 2021
- Noise and Vibration Feasibility Study dated September 14, 2021
- Stormwater Management Report dated September 14, 2021
- Hydrogeological Investigation Addendum Report dated September 7, 2021
- Draft Official Plan Amendment; and
- Draft Zoning By-law
Application Resubmission February 2021
- Resubmission letter dated February 10, 2021;
- Comment Tracking Table, February 10, 2021;
- Planning Justification Report Addendum Letter, February 10 2021 (Polocorp Inc);
- Transportation Impact Study, Response to Review Agency Comments, November 11, 2020 (Paradigm Transportation Solutions Ltd);
- Functional Servicing Report, Version #3, September, 2021 (IBI Group);
- Addendum Report to Hydrogeological Investigation, January 29 2021 (Chung and Vander Doelen Engineering Ltd);
- Status Update – Ottawa Street Extension Integrated Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, January 7, 2021 (IBI Group);
- Stormwater Management Report, January 29, 2021 (IBI Group);
- Preliminary Water Servicing Study, February 22, 2021 (IBI Group);
- Draft Plan of Subdivision, February 8, 2021 (Polocorp Inc);
- Conceptual Phasing Plan, February 8, 2021 (Polocorp Inc);
- Draft Official Plan Amendment; and
- Draft Zoning By-law Amendment.
Report DS26-2020 - Planning Public Information Report
Notice of Public Meeting
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Planning Justification Report
Urban Design Brief
Traffic Impact Statement
Functional Servicing Report
Environmental Impact Study
Noise and Vibration Feasibility Study
Geotechnical Investigation
Hydrogeological Report
Stormwater Management Report
Archaeological Assessment 2016 - Breslau Properties Limited and 2727995 Ontario Inc. lands
Archaeological Assessment 2019 - 805232 Ontario Limited lands
Information Display Boards - October 2020 Environmental Assessment Meeting
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Zoning and / or Official Plan Amendments
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For information on current zoning or official plan amendment applications, not otherwise noted, please contact Planning staff.
6918 Middlebrook Road - James Bauman
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An application for Zone Change have been submitted by RBA Planning Consultants on behalf of their client James Bauman for the property located at 6918 Middlebrook Road. A public meeting regarding this application will be held on January 23, 2023 at 7 pm.
To find out more on this application please visit the Woolwich EngageWR page.
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39A Holdings Ltd. - 39 Arthur Street North, Elmira
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Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change have been submitted by GSP Group on behalf of their client 39A Holdings Ltd. for the property located at 39 Arthur Street North, Elmira. A public meeting regarding these applications was held on April 11, 2022 at 7 pm.
Property Description
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| The 4.7 ha property has frontage on Arthur Street North and High Street and is adjacent to the Kissing Bridge Trail to the north and the Canagagigue Creek to the south. Approximately 1.6 ha of the property along Arthur Street North is designated Industrial Area in the Township’s Official Plan and is zoned General Industrial – Dry (M-1 (F)) with floodplain regulations and Site Specific zoning (Section 26.1.156). The site specific zoning permits the dismantling, storage, and salvage of motor vehicles. This portion of the property is developed with an industrial building and gravel parking area for the storage of trucks and trailers associated with a transportation operation. The balance of the lands are designated Open Space Area in the Township’s Official Plan and are zoned Open Space (O-1). This portion of the property is a naturalized area. |
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GSP Group on behalf of the property owners, 39A Holdings Ltd., are proposing to amend the Township’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to facilitate the expansion of the existing gravel parking lot to the east to permit additional storage and parking of transport trucks and trailers.
To facilitate this proposal the following amendments are being requested:
Official Plan Amendment
An Official Plan amendment to redesignate an approximately 1.95 ha portion of the property from Open Space to Industrial.
Zoning Amendment
A Zoning amendment to rezone portions of the Site as follows:
- to align the site-specific General Industrial – Dry (M-1) zone with the current developed area;
- to expand the site specific General Industrial – Dry (M-1) zone to the east of the property; and
- to align the Open Space (O-1) zone with the delineated natural features and / or buffers established by the Environmental Impact Study.
Additional information regarding these applications can be viewed below.
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Trinity United Church - 21 Arthur Street North and 4 Cross Street, Elmira
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Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change have been submitted by GSP Group on behalf of their client Trinity United Church for the properties located at 21 Arthur Street North and 4 Cross Street, Elmira. A public meeting regarding these applications will be held on October 31, 2022 at 7 pm.
Property Description
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Trinity United Church owns the following two adjoining properties (see Location Map):
- 21 Arthur Street North, containing a church and associated parking, zoned Core Commercial – Urban (C-1) with site specific provisions to permit a church; and
- 4 Cross Street, containing a single detached dwelling, zoned Residential High Density (R-5).
Both properties are designated Core Area in the Township Official Plan.
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Applications for Official Plan and Zoning Amendment
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GSP Group on behalf of the property owners, Trinity United Church, are proposing to amend the Township’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to facilitate redevelopment of the property with a five storey, mixed-use building. The ground floor of the building is proposed to accommodate a worship area and related space together with one residential unit for the Trinity United Church. Three upper storeys are proposed for residential use with the final (roof top) storey proposed as indoor and outdoor amenity space. The residential component is proposing a total of 40 residential units (consisting of 25 one-bedroom units and 15 two-bedroom units). Parking for the development will be provided in a surface parking lot as well as within an at-grade parking area within the first floor of the proposed building.
To facilitate this proposal the following amendments are being requested:
Official Plan Amendment
A site-specific Official Plan amendment is required to permit an increased residential density from 120 to 127 units per hectare. The proposed total residential complement of 40 units equates to a net residential density of 127 units per hectare.
Zoning Amendment
To change the zoning of 4 Cross Street from R-5 to C-1 and to add/amend the site specific regulations for both properties as follows:
- to permit a place of worship as a permitted use within a mixed use building;
- to increase the maximum permitted building height from 10.5 metres to approximately 18.1 metres; and
- to reduce the required parking for a place of worship with a sanctuary and 40 dwelling units from the required total of 83 parking spaces to the proposed total of 57 parking spaces.
Additional information regarding these applications can be viewed below.
Location Map and Site Plan
Planning Justification Report
Functional Servicing Report
Parking Review and Justification
Noise Feasibility Study
Final Report Geotechnical
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Site Plan, Floor Plans, Building Elevations, Perspectives, Shadow Study Plans SPA.00 to SPA.16
Landscape Plan
Draft Reference Plan
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