Mr. Abbs
October 02, 2020
WATERSHED BASED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
The following comments are provided in an advisory capacity as a public commenting body on matters related to watershed management.
SECTION 1.6.6.7 Stormwater Management (PPS. 2020)
ERCA has concerns with the potential impact of the quality and quantity of runoff in the downstream watercourse due to the proposed development on this site. ERCA recommends that stormwater quality and stormwater quantity will need to be addressed up to and including the 1:100 year storm event and bein accordance with the guidance provided by the Stormwater ManagementPlanning and Guidance Manual, prepared by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE, March 2003) and the "Windsor-Essex Region Stormwater ManagementStandards Manual".
We, therefore, request the inclusion of the following conditions in the Site Plan/Development Agreement. We understanding that
- That the developer undertakes an engineering analysis to identify stormwater quality and quantity measures as necessary to control any increases inflows in downstream watercourses. up to and including the 1:100 year design storm, to the satisfaction of the Municipality and the Essex Region Conservation Authority.
- That the developer installs stormwater management measures identified above, as part of the development of the site, to the satisfaction of the Municipality and the Essex Region Conservation Authority.
- That the developer obtains the necessary permit or clearance from the Essex Region Conservation Authority prior to undertaking site alterations and/or construction activities.
PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE TO MUNICIPALITIES - NATURAL HERITAGE POLICIES OF THE PPS, 2020
The following comments are provided from our perspective as a service provider to the Municipality on matters related to natural heritage and natural heritage systems as outlined in Section 2.1 of the ProvincialPolicy Statementofthe Planning Act. The comments in this section do not necessarily represent the provincial position and are advisory in nature for the consideration of the Municipality as the planning authority.
The demonstration of no negative impact, as required by the relevant PPS policies outlined above, is most effectively accomplished through the completion of an Environmental Impact