10.2.13.2 Where a Planning Rationale Report is required, such a study should:
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Include a description of the proposal and the approvals required;
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Describe the site’s previous development approval history;
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Describe major physical features or attributes of the site including current land uses(s) and surrounding land uses, built form and contextual considerations;
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Describe whether the proposal is consistent with the provincial policy statements issued under the Planning Act;
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Describe the way in which relevant Official Plan policies will be addressed, including both general policies and site-specific land use designations and policies;
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Describe whether the proposal addresses the Community Strategic Plan;
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Describe the suitability of the site and indicate reasons why the proposal is appropriate for this site and will function well to meet the needs of the intended future users;
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Provide an analysis of the compatibility of the design and massing of the proposed developments and land use designations;
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Provide an analysis and opinion as to why the proposal represents good planning, including the details of any methods that are used to mitigate potential negative impacts;
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Describe the impact on the natural environment;
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Describe the impact on municipal services;
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Describe how the proposal will affect the social and/or economic conditions using demographic information and current trends; and,
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Describe areas of compliance and non-compliance with the Zoning By-law.
Planner’s Certificate:
I hereby certify that this report was prepared by Tracey Pillon-Abbs, a Registered Professional Planner, within the meaning of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Act, 1994.
Tracey Pillon-Abbs, RPP
Principal Planner
