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Last update on: June 28th, 2010

The Town of Whitby, with the assistance of a consultant team, is currently preparing a Secondary Plan for West Whitby. This page for the West Whitby Secondary Plan has been established to provide an overview of the process, background information, reports, notices of public meetings/open houses/workshops and other relevant documentation.

Background

Background Study
In 2005, the Town retained Dillon Consulting to undertake a Background Urban Planning Study for an area in West Whitby. The primary purpose of the study was to provide a basis for a future Secondary Plan. The study was also intended to provide input into the Highway 407 East Environmental Assessment study, as well as input into Durham Region's Official Plan Review exercise.
The study was completed in January, 2008 and Council endorsed a preferred urban structure for the West Whitby study area to be used as a basis for preparing a Secondary Plan.
For more information, please visit the West Whitby Background Urban Planning Study page.

West Whitby Secondary Plan
The Town, with the assistance of consultants, led by planningAlliance, has now commenced work on the West Whitby Secondary Plan.
The approximate boundaries of the West Whitby Secondary Plan are from Lyndebrook Road to the north, the existing developed area, near Lynde Creek to the east, Highway 401 to the south, and Lakeridge Road to the west.
The consultant team will incorporate the results of the Background Urban Planning Studies completed in 2008, as well as recent Provincial and Regional planning initiatives, including the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, and the Durham Region Official Plan, as amended through Regional Official Plan Amendment #128 ('Growing Durham').
The intent of the West Whitby Secondary Plan is to develop appropriate land use policies and designations for the West Whitby Study Area. In addition, the Secondary Plan will:

The amount of land within the study area has an impact on the number of people and jobs that are to be planned for and then accommodated within the study area. Given that the Province now requires minimum residential and employment densities in new urban areas to be higher than have been developed in the past, a key component of the Secondary Plan process will be to identify what an appropriate housing mix is and how that density is to be distributed. Options will explore new development that is appropriate for the Secondary Plan area which also recognizes the nature of existing development.

topWWSP - Open House #1 - September 22nd, 2009

The consultant team and the Town will host an Open House for the West Whitby Secondary Plan component of the Whitby Official Plan Review from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009, in Council Chambers of the Whitby Municipal Building at 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby
The purpose of the first Open House is to provide overviews of the background reports regarding: Natural Environment, Transportation, Municipal Servicing, Cultural & Built Heritage, and Archaeology; and to present preliminary Urban Structure Options for the West Whitby Secondary Plan study area.
Additional Information:

topPhase 2 Report - Evaluation of Land Use Options and Recommended Plan

Following the Open House held in the fall of 2009, the consultant team developed three detailed land use concepts, based on the structure options identified in Phase 1, as well as the identified a recommended plan. Findings of Phase 2, and a summary of public submissions are outlined in the consultant's report (see Attachment #1 to PL 41-10).

topProposed Draft Official Plan Amendment (Introductory Public Meeting, April 7th, 2010)

Based on the Recommended Plan outlined in the Phase 2 Report, the consultant team prepared a Proposed Draft Official Plan Amendment for the West Whitby Secondary Plan, which was introduced at a public meeting of Council in Committee of the Whole on April 7th, 2010.

The Town is requesting that all comments regarding the Proposed Draft Official Plan Amendment, be received by April 19th, 2010.

Once public input and agency comments have been received and assessed, a Final Recommended Official Plan Amendment for the West Whitby Secondary Plan will be brought forward for Council's consideration, at a public meeting of Council in Committee of the Whole on June 22nd, 2010.

topProposed Official Plan Amendment No. 91 to the Whitby Official Plan

Following the public meeting on April 7th, 2010, regarding the Draft Proposed Official Plan Amendment , the consultant has now prepared Proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 91 to the Whitby Official Plan for the West Whitby Secondary Plan. The Proposed OPA No. 90 will be brought forward for consideration by Council , at a Special Public Meeting of Council in Committee of the Whole, at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010.

topFinal Recommended Official Plan Amendment (Statutory Public Meeting, June 22nd, 2010)

The Final Recommended Official Plan Amendment No. 91 was brought forward for Council's consideration, at a Special Public Meeting of Council in Committee of the Whole, on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010. The Council approved OPA No. 91 for the West Whitby Secondary Plan will be forwarded to the Region of Durham as the approval authority of this amendment.

topWorkplan for the West Whitby Secondary Plan

The workplan for the West Whitby Secondary Plan will be undertaken in three (3) Phases, led by the consulting firm of planningAlliance.

Phase 1 - Issues Identification and Direction

Phase 2 - Official Plan Amendment Preparation
Subsequent to input received during Phase 1 regarding the recommended policy direction(s), Phase 2 will introduce a draft Official Plan Amendment.

Phase 3 - Finalization of Official Plan Amendment
Subsequent to input received regarding the draft Official Plan Amendment, Phase 3 will recommend a final Official Plan Amendment for adoption.

topPublic Consultation

The West Whitby Secondary Plan is an undertaking that will include and welcome input from all stakeholders throughout each of the three phases. The Planning Act requires public consultation as a means to receive input from the public and stakeholders for the West Whitby Secondary Plan component of the OP Review. The West Whitby Secondary Plan will provide for a full public consultation process, including public meetings, open houses, workshops, and access to key information. This separate section of the Town's website, as well as a separate email address at: westwhitbyplan@whitby.ca has been established to provide updates on the West Whitby Secondary Plan component of the Whitby OP Review. This section of the Town's website will also include links to Notices and Minutes for Public Meetings and/or Open Houses as they become available.

topAdditional Information / Comments / Questions

Interested persons may also obtain information on the West Whitby Secondary Plan at the Whitby Planning Department, Level 7, Whitby Municipal Building, 575 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, Ontario, L1N 2M8, during regular working hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

You may direct your inquiries and/or submit your written comments or concerns to the Whitby Planning Department:

By Phone: 905-430-4306
By Email: westwhitbyplan@whitby.ca
By Fax: 905-668-7812

Please reference " West Whitby Secondary Plan" and quote file #: OPA-2009-W/03

topWebsites of Interest:

topFurther Notification

Throughout all phases of the West Whitby Secondary Plan, there will be ongoing publication of Notices of Public Meetings, Workshops and Open Houses on the Town's website and in the newspaper, as required by the Planning Act, and as directed by Council.

Should you wish to receive further notification by mail regarding the West Whitby Secondary Plan, please submit your request in writing, including your name, address, postal code, telephone number, and email address to:

By Mail:
West Whitby Secondary Plan
Planning Department
Whitby Municipal Building,
575 Rossland Rd. E.,
Whitby, Ontario,
L1N 2M8
By Email: westwhitbyplan@whitby.ca
By Fax: 905-668-7812

Please reference "West Whitby Secondary Plan" and quote file #: OPA-2009-W/03