AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

AGENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 11, 2012 5:00 p.m. Lanark County Administration Building Council Chambers Page Councillor Richard Kidd, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER (Reminder please silence all cellphones) 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Suggested Motion: "THAT, the minutes of the Community Development Committee held on January, 2012 be approved as circulated." 4. ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suggested Motion: "THAT, the agenda be approved as presented." 5. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 5-10 11-20 21-23 24 25-28 29 6. COMMUNICATIONS i) Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority: Planning Advisory and Regulation Programs Fee Schedule ii) iii) iv) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario: Appointment of Hearing (Ghinn) Resolution from the Township of Muskoka Lakes: Municipal Planning Authority for Renewable Energy Projects v) Resolution from Tay Valley Township: Approval Process for Alternative Energy Projects vi) Centre for Sustainable Watersheds: Support for Local Stewardship Council Suggested Motion: "THAT, the communications for the January Community Development Committee meeting be received as information." Page 1 of 86

Page 30-38 39-43 44-67 68-70 7. CONSENT REPORTS i) Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report ii) Report #PD-02-2012 Alternative Energy Projects Information Report iii) Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report iv) Report #T-02-2012 Lanark County Tourism Association (LCTA) Information Report Suggested Motion: "THAT, the following Consent Reports for the January Community Development Committee meeting be received as information: Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Report #PD-02-2012 Alternative Energy Projects Information Report Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Report #T-02-2012 Lanark County Tourism Association (LCTA) Information Report." 71-73 8. DISCUSSION REPORTS i) Report #PD-03-2012 Request for Extension Subdivision 09-T-84002 - Glen Isle Shores Planning Approvals Administrator, Mary Kirkham Suggested Motion: "THAT, the lapsing date of draft plan approval for Subdivision Application No. 09-T- 84002 for lands described as Pt Lot 1 and 2, Concession 9, geographic Township of Ramsay, now in the Town of Mississippi Mills, be extended three (3) months to June 22, 2012 to allow the local municipality time to consider the request for up to a three year extension to draft plan approval. 74-78 ii) Report #PD-04-2012 Alternative Energy Projects: Amendments to Smiths Falls 2 and 5 Projects Planning Approvals Administrator, Mary Kirkham Suggested Motion: THAT, Hatch be advised that the County has no comments or concerns regarding the proposed modifications to the design of Smiths Falls 2 Solar Project or Smiths Falls 5 Solar Project; AND THAT a copy of this report be provided to the Township of Drummond / North Elmsley. Page 2 of 86

Page 79-86 iii) Report #PW-02-2012 County Tree Cutting By-Law: Local Municpal Comments Director of Public Works, Steve Allan Suggested Motion: "THAT, a Working Group is established to consider the comments received from the local municipalities regarding the future of the County Tree-Cutting By-Law; THAT the County Tree Cutting By-Law Working Group is governed by the Terms of Reference, as amended, that are attached as Appendix B to Report #PW-02-2012; AND THAT the Clerk sends Report #PW-02-2012 to all local municipal Clerks, for information. 9. DEFERRED REPORTS 10. VERBAL REPORTS i) ICSOP Steering Committee Update Chair, Richard Kidd Suggested Motion: THAT, the ICSOP Steering Committee recommends to the Community Development Committee that the public consultation process for the Sustainable Community Official Plan (SCOP) be undertaken as per the Planning Act. ii) Report of the Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (verbal) Councillor Bill Dobson Suggested Motion: "THAT, the Report of the Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (verbal) be received as information." iii) Report of the Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation (LCMTC) (verbal) Councillor Pat Dolan No Report. Page 3 of 86

Page iv) Report of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) (verbal) Councillor Susan Freeman Suggested Motion: "THAT, the Report of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) (verbal) be received as information." v) Report of the Mazinaw-Lanark Forest Management Committee (verbal) Coucillor Peter McLaren No Report. vi) Report of the Algonquin Land Claim Negotiating Committee (verbal) Councillor John Gemmell No Report. vii) Report of the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy (verbal) Councillor Bill Dobson Suggested Motion: "THAT, the Report of the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy (verbal) be received as information." 11. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS 12. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 13. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 86

Agenda Item # 6i) Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority: Planning Advisory and Regulation Programs Fee Schedule Page 5 of 86

Agenda Item # 6i) Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority: Planning Advisory and Regulation Programs Fee Schedule Page 6 of 86

Agenda Item # 6i) Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority: Planning Advisory and Regulation Programs Fee Schedule Page 7 of 86

Agenda Item # 6i) Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority: Planning Advisory and Regulation Programs Fee Schedule Page 8 of 86

Agenda Item # 6i) Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority: Planning Advisory and Regulation Programs Fee Schedule Page 9 of 86

Agenda Item # 6i) Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority: Planning Advisory and Regulation Programs Fee Schedule Page 10 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 11 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 12 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 13 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 14 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 15 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 16 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 17 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 18 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 19 of 86

Agenda Item # 6ii) Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: 2012 Fees for Planning Advisory and Regulatory Services Programs Page 20 of 86

Agenda Item # 6iii) Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario: Appointment of Hearing (Ghinn) Page 21 of 86

Agenda Item # 6iii) Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario: Appointment of Hearing (Ghinn) Page 22 of 86

Agenda Item # 6iii) Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario: Appointment of Hearing (Ghinn) Page 23 of 86

Agenda Item # 6iv) Resolution from the Township of Muskoka Lakes: Municipal Planning Authority for Renewable Energy Projects Page 24 of 86

Agenda Item # 6v) Resolution from Tay Valley Township: Approval Process for Alternative Energy Projects Page 25 of 86

Agenda Item # 6v) Resolution from Tay Valley Township: Approval Process for Alternative Energy Projects Page 26 of 86

Agenda Item # 6v) Resolution from Tay Valley Township: Approval Process for Alternative Energy Projects Page 27 of 86

Agenda Item # 6v) Resolution from Tay Valley Township: Approval Process for Alternative Energy Projects Page 28 of 86

Agenda Item # 6vi) Centre for Sustainable Watersheds: Support for Local Stewardship Council Page 29 of 86

Agenda Item # 7i) THE COUNTY OF LANARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE January 11, 2012 Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Approvals Administrator INFORMATION REPORT 1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that: Report #PD-01-2011 of the Planning Approvals Administrator Information Report for the period November 22, 2011 to December 31, 2011 be received as information. Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Page 30 of 86

Agenda Item # 7i) 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to update Members of the Committee on the activities of the Planning Approvals Department. 3. BACKGROUND 3.1 Land Division Committee The Committee took the following actions with respect to consent applications considered at the regular meeting held on November 28 2011: Provisional Consent was granted to the following: 3.1.1 B11/119 William MacPherson & Sue Brisson new lot Pt Lot 2 Conc. 8 geographic Township of North Elmsley, now in the Township of Drummond / North Elmsley. (Armstrong Road). 3.1.2 B11/127 Lorne and Susan Musselman lot addition and R O- W - Pt Lot 10 Conc. 12, Township of Beckwith. (Knowlton Place Road). 3.1.3 B11/128, B11/129 & B11/130 Michael Sterkenberg and Michelle Morin three (3) new lots. Pt Lot 1 Conc. 1, Township of Montague. (Gilroy Road). 3.1.4 B11/150, B11/151 & B11/152 Murray & Muriel Code three (3) new lots. Pt Lot 13 Conc. 3, geographic Township of Drummond, now in the Township of Drummond / North Elmsley. (Tennyson Road). The Committee took the following actions with respect to consent applications considered at the regular meeting held on December 19, 2011: Provisional Consent was granted to the following: 3.1.5 B10/130 and B10/131 Sandra Oliphant 2 new lots Pt Lot 21 Conc. 12, geographic Township of Drummond, now in the Township of Drummond / North Elmsley. (Drummond Con 12C) 3.1.6 B11/105, Chris McLaren lot addition Pt Lot 3 Conc. 4, geographic Township of Lanark, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands. (Purdon Lane). 3.1.7 B11/137 & B11/138 Glenn Neilson two new lots. Pt Lot 7 Conc. 2, geographic Township of Lanark, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands. (Hwy 511). 3.1.8 B11/139 Will Henckel new lot. Pt Lot 27 Conc. 8, geographic Township of Lanark, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands.(Tatlock Road). Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Page 31 of 86

Agenda Item # 7i) 3.1.9 B11/140 Fred Ladley lot addition Pt Lot 5 Conc. 8, geographic Township of Lavant, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands. (Victor Paul Drive). 3.1.10 B11/153 - Paul and Kathleen Taylor correction of title Pt Lot 10 Conc. 10, geographic Township of South Sherbrooke, now in Tay Valley Township.(Silver Lake Lane). 3.1.11 B11/154 Cheryl Batten Lot addition Pt Lot 3 Plan 133 Section C, Town of Carleton Place. (Charles Street). 3.1.12 B11/161 - Patricia Willis new lot Pt Lot 20 Conc. 10, Township of Beckwith. (St. Fillan s Road). 3.2. Subdivisions 3.2.1 Glen Isle Shores (File No. 09-T-84002) Mississippi Mills Step 9 Approval of Draft Plan. No activity since 2000. Meeting held to review file. New agent is working with MVC RE: Flood Plain. Lapses March 22, 2012 (16 Units) Request for Extension see #PD-03-2012 3.2.2 Nu Globe Developments Ltd (File No. 09-T-88006) Carleton Place - Step 9 Approval of Draft Plan. No activity since 2000. Lapses March 22, 2012 (15 Units) 3.2.3 Gary & Mary Greer (File No. 09-T-91011) Montague - Step 9 Approval of Draft Plan. No activity since 2000. Motion received from Township of Montague, repealing Res.No. 162-2011 (2 Comm) See Appendix B 3.2.4 Perthmore Enterprises (Phase 5) (File No. 09-T-04001) Perth - Step 11 Monitor Progress Extension Approved - Lapses April 30, 2012 (59 Units) 3.2.5 734230 Ontario Ltd (File No. 09-T-05002) (Phase 1) Beckwith - Step 14 Partial Final Approval. No activity. Extension Approved - Lapses April 28, 2012 (72 Units) 3.2.6 Sadler Estates (File No. 09-T-07002) Mississippi Mills - Step 11 Monitor Progress. Extension Approved - Lapses February 2, 2014 (119 Units) 3.2.7 Rideau Bluffs (File No. 09-T-08001) Tay Valley Step 11- Monitor Progress. Lapses September 25, 2012 (8 Units) Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Page 32 of 86

Agenda Item # 7i) 3.2.8 McKay Farm Subdivision (File No. 09-T-08002) Drummond / North Elmsley Step 11 Monitor Progress. Lapses November 27, 2012 (27 Units) Final approval transferred to the Ontario Municipal Board. 3.2.9 Lubbers Subdivision (File No. 09-T-08004) Mississippi Mills Step 11 Monitor Progress Lapses June 17, 2014 (5 Units) 3.2.10 Pagesus Subdivision (09-T-09001) Carleton Place Step 1 - OP Conformity, Traffic Study, Services (412 units) 3.2.11 Wilson Subdivision (09-T-09003) Drummond / North Elmsley Step 14 and Step 15 final approval of Phase 1, plan registered. Step 11 Monitor Progress for Phase 2. Lapses July 16, 2013 (47 units) 3.2.12 Maggie s Place Subdivision (09-T-09004) Beckwith Step 11 Monitor progress. Major Red-Line Revisions approved. Lapses February 28, 2014 (101 units) 3.2.13 Rattray s Subdivision (09-T-09006) Beckwith Step 11 Monitor progress. (62 units) Lapses April 29, 2013 3.2.15 Riverfront Estates (09-T-10001) Mississippi Mills Step 11 Monitor Progress. Phase 2 Plan Registered. Lapses September 24, 2013 (344 units) 3.2.14 The Meadows of Perth Subdivision (09-T-10002) Town of Perth Step 11 Monitor Progress. (69 units) Lapses February 28, 2014 3.2.15 Carlgate High (09-T-10003) Town of Carleton Place STEP 11 Monitor Progress. Lapses September 24, 2014 Decision appealed to the OMB. 3.2.16 Tayside Estates (09-T-10004) Tay Valley Township STEP 5 Review Objections and STEP 7 - Evaluation. (94 units) (25 units) 3.2.17 Smith (09-T-11001) Township of Beckwith STEP 7 - Evaluation Review agency comments, obtain additional information, preliminary drafting of conditions. (12 units) 3.2.18 Adelaide (09-T-11002) Town of Mississippi Mills STEP 4 - Consultation Public Meeting scheduled for February 2012 Mississippi Mills Municipal Building. (30 units) Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Page 33 of 86

Agenda Item # 7i) 3.3 Part Lot Control The County Council passed By-law No. 2002-11 delegating their authority under Section 50(7) (Part Lot Control) of the Planning Act to the Subdivision Signing Authority (i.e. the Chief Administrative Officer). The following application for Part Lot Control was received and approved. 3.3.1 Slater Phase 5 (File No. 09-P-11013) Carleton Place - Registered Plan 27M-38 The purpose and effect of the exemption will allow the re-division of Block 80 Plan 27M-38 to accommodate a three unit townhouse. See Appendix C 3.4 Other None 4. DISCUSSION Not applicable. 5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS Not applicable. 6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS None. 7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT None. 8. CONCLUSIONS This report is for information purposes. 9. ATTACHMENTS Appendix A Subdivision Procedures Flowchart. Appendix B Township of Montague Greer Subdivision Appendix C Township of Montague Original Resolution No. 162-2011 Appendix D Part Lot Control 09-P-11013 Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Page 34 of 86

Agenda Item # 7i) APPENDIX A Subdivision Procedures Flowchart Responsibility Local County STEP 1 Pre-submission OP Conformity Services Servicing Capacity STEP 2 Pre-consultation Receive application Receive Fees Review conformity STEP 3 Submission Receive formal application and fees Advise review team Deem complete STEP 4 Consultation Circulation list Notice of Application Notification of circulation Public Meeting Receive comments Prepare Status Letter STEP 5 Objections Review with Review Team Advise Review Team if objections resolved or not STEP 6 Application Withdrawn Receives letter Advices various parties Move to Step 15 STEP 7 Evaluation SRT reviews Prepares draft conditions Prepare technical reports STEP 8 Failure to make Decision Applicant if no decision within 180 days may be appealed to OMB STEP 9 Refusal / Approval Review technical reports Consider recommendations Notice of Decision STEP 10 Change Conditions Receive request to amend Prepare Report Changes may be appealed STEP 11 Monitor Progress 3 years to complete May request extension May withdraw STEP 12 Clearance Receives copy Receives Clearance letters of letters Clear local Clear County conditions conditions STEP 13 Land Titles/Registry Applicants solicitor to review requirements with Land Titles / Registry Office STEP 14 Final Approval Review file to ensure complete Endorse and Sign Plan Notification of final approval Forward plans to Land Registrar STEP 15 Close File Prepare statement of deposit Requisition o/s Balance Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Page 35 of 86

Agenda Item # 7i) APPENDIX B Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Page 36 of 86

Agenda Item # 7i) APPENDIX C Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Page 37 of 86

Hackberry Trail McDiarmid Stonewater Bay Agenda Item # 7i) APPENDIX D Part-Lot Control 09-P-11013 Cardel Homes - PL 27M-38 Waterside Stonewater Bay Stonewater Bay Hackberry Trail Willow Shore Willow Shore McNeely Crampton McDiarmid Stonewater Bay Stonewater Bay McDiarmid Block 80 Report #PD-01-2012 Planning Department Information Report Page 38 of 86

Agenda Item # 7ii) THE COUNTY OF LANARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE January 11, 2012 Report #PD-02-2012 of the Planning Approvals Administrator and Facilities & Fleet Manager ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECTS INFORMATION REPORT 1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION THAT: Report #PD-40-2011 Alternative Energy Projects Information Report of the Planning Approvals Administrator and Facilities & Fleet Manager for the period November 24, 2011 to December 31, 2011 be received as information. 1 of 5 Report #PD-02-2012 Alternative Energy Projects Information Report Page 39 of 86

Agenda Item # 7ii) 2. PURPOSE This report is to provide Council with an update on the Alternative Energy Projects received by the County of Lanark. 3. BACKGROUND Ontario Regulation 359/09 Renewable Energy Approvals under Part V.0.1 of the Environmental Protection Act, section 18 requires that the person who proposes to engage in a renewable energy project that requires approval under the Act, consults with the local municipality and upper-tier municipality in which the project location is situated. The purpose of the consultation is to identify any issues and provide recommendations regarding such items as: infrastructure and servicing, road and road access, traffic management plans, municipal service connections (other than roads), landscaping design, emergency management procedures, easements or restrictive covenants, rehabilitation, permits (including building permits) significant natural features, endangered species, waterbodies, archaeological resources or heritage resources, etc. The regulations also require that the proponent hold at least two public meetings to present the proposal. On February 9, 2010 the government filed a regulation to remove local barriers to designated renewable energy installations (i.e. small-scale). The regulation will ensure that municipal by-laws and other local barriers do not create barriers to ground or wall mounted solar photovoltaic, solar thermal air and solar thermal water systems, and ground source heat pumps. Examples of changes brought forward in this regulation include: - zoning and site planning requirements, height restrictions and setbacks no longer apply for any of the designated technologies; - nuisance by-laws that restrict the installation of renewable energy projects for non-health and non-safety reasons no longer permitted; - Provincial acts and certain local requirements (e.g. property standards by-laws) related to health, safety, heritage and environmental concerns remain in effect. The government did however; ensure that by-laws, instruments and other restrictions relating to natural heritage and heritage features would continue to be in place. Ontario Regulation 15/10 Designations RE: Section 5 of the Act. Exception, prescribed by-laws etc. 3. By-laws, instruments and other restrictions that relate to the following classes of matters are prescribed for the purposes of clause 5 (4) (b) of the Act: 1. The prevention of injury to or the destruction of trees. 2. The protection of groundwater. 2 of 5 Report #PD-02-2012 Alternative Energy Projects Information Report Page 40 of 86

Agenda Item # 7ii) 4. DISCUSSION 3. The designation and protection, including interim protection, of properties of cultural heritage value or interest, heritage conservation study areas and heritage conservation districts and the designation of properties of archaeological or historic significance pursuant to Parts II, III.1, IV, V and VI of the Ontario Heritage Act. 4. Any activity or matter that is the subject of a regulation made by a conservation authority pursuant to clauses 28 (1) (a), (b) and (c) of the Conservation Authorities Act. O. Reg. 15/10, s. 3. The following projects have been received to date: 4.1 SF#6-2010 Northland Power Step 2 North Burgess Project Pt Lot 13 Conc. 9, Township of North Burgess 1 st round of public meeting was held August 26, 2010. 2 nd Public Meeting was held October 25, 2011. Awaiting further information to be provided by applicant. County has not submitted response. 4.2 SF#7-2010 Saturn Power Inc. Step 2 Mississippi Mills Solar Park Pt Lot 4 & 5 Conc. 12 Township of Pakenham 1 st round of public meetings was held September 8, 2010. Applicant advised of Tree Cutting By-law. Awaiting further information to be provided by applicant. County has not submitted formal response. 4.3 SF#8-2010 Effisolar Energy Corporation Step 1 Beckwith Site Pt Lot 11 and 12 Conc. 5 Township of Beckwith. Pre-consultation meetings held with Township & County 4.4 SF#9-2011 - Beckwith Solar Inc. Step 2 Almonte Solar Project Pt Lot 3 Conc. 8, Township of Ramsay. 1 st round of public meetings held August 31 st, 2011. 4.5 SF#10-2011 Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. Step 2 Mississippi Mills Solar Park Pt Lot 3 & 4 Conc. 11, Township of Pakenham. 1 st round of public meetings held Dec 15 th, 2011. 5. OTHER 5.1 Regulation Update None at this time 3 of 5 Report #PD-02-2012 Alternative Energy Projects Information Report Page 41 of 86

Agenda Item # 7ii) 6. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS SF#9-2011 - The Planning Approvals Administrator and Facilities & Fleet Manager will review documents as they become available. SF#10-2011 - The Planning Approvals Administrator and Facilities & Fleet Manager will review documents as they become available. 7. FINANCIAL IMPACT Alternative Energy facilities are assessed under the Assessment Act and therefore subject to property taxation. The rate is yet to be determined. The County of Lanark adopted By-law No. 2011-37 Tariff Fees which established a review fee of $1,500 for the Municipal Consultation Form. 8. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT The local municipality will be required to submit a separate Renewable Energy Approval Consultation Form. 9. CONCLUSIONS This report is for information purposes. 10. ATTACHMENTS Appendix A Regulatory Process 4 of 5 Report #PD-02-2012 Alternative Energy Projects Information Report Page 42 of 86

Agenda Item # 7ii) APPENDIX A Regulatory Process (full details of the process are available in the Green Energy Act, 2009) Step 1 Proponents Project Concept Step 2 Studies & Consultation Municipal Consultation Public Consultation 2 public meetings req d Technology specific requirements Letters from MNR / MTC and related assessments Step 3 Complete Submission to MOE Step 4 EBR Proposal Notice Step 5 Provincial Review Sept 6 EBR Decision Notice Approvals from MOE, REA Permits from MNR Permits from MTO Permits from CA Step 7 Construction 5 of 5 Report #PD-02-2012 Alternative Energy Projects Information Report Page 43 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) THE COUNTY OF LANARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE January 11, 2012 Report #T-01-2012 of the Tourism Manager COUNTY OF LANARK TOURISM INFORMATION REPORT 1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended: THAT, the County of Lanark Tourism Information Report # T-01-2012 of the Tourism Manager be received as information only. 1 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 44 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to update the Community Development Committee on 2012 tourism projects and programs to date. 3. BACKGROUND The Tourism department plans and implements promotional activities to raise the profile of Lanark County as a tourism destination. 4. DISCUSSION Request for Standing Offer In line with the County s Procurement policy, the Tourism department has recently completed a Request for Standing Offer. This resulted in a list of pre-qualified vendors that will be contacted to quote on tourism publications to be produced over the next three years. These vendors will be contacted regarding tourism projects that involve mapping, design, printing and/or sales of advertising. 2012 Lanark County Map Over the next several months, development of a new Lanark County Road map will be underway. Planned for release in fall 2012, it will feature a large full-colour format, a complete and up-to-date road map of the county, road index, driving tours and yearround maple experiences. Advertising will be sold over the summer in order to offset the cost of printing. 2012 Festivals & Events Promotion The cover design and content has been compiled for the third edition of the Lanark County Festivals and Events Guide. The guide will be printed in January and distributed in February 2012. In addition to standard distribution, a targeted insertion in the Ottawa Citizen is planned to reach the Ottawa market. The Festivals and Events guide acts as a lure piece for visitors and a reference tool for local offices. The online events calendar is prominently featured throughout the guide in order to encourage visitors to learn more about Lanark County. Community events will continue to be posted on the website as they are submitted by organizers throughout the year. Lake 88.1 has agreed to act as our radio partner and feature upcoming events weekly between May and October, 2012. Carleton Place and District Tourism Team Now lead by the Town, Carleton Place will be producing a new town map featuring a detailed road map as well as a recreational map. This will be available in January. Other activities include working with local businesses to create maple menu items to be available year-round that will promote Lanark County as the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario. 2 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 45 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Perth & District Chamber of Commerce Tourism Coalition The Tourism Coalition will continue to meet monthly, as the Chamber of Commerce regards tourism as an important activity for their business partners. The Town of Perth will be managing local tourism efforts in 2012. Presentations to Municipal Councils The Tourism department will provide an annual update on planned tourism activities and recent statistics to Municipal Councils within Lanark County during the first quarter of 2012. Editorial Coverage The following media outlets (listed in alphabetical order) have featured Lanark County in December 2011. Please refer to attached articles c.1, c.2 c.3 and c.4. Canadian Paddling Calendar Rideau Heritage Route was able to leverage three features in the Canadian Paddling Calendar. The November feature is Big Rideau Lake at Murphys Point Provincial Park in Lanark County. Ontario Business Report Produced by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, an online article was published in December 2011 entitled Ten Ontario Historic Towns. The Town of Perth is featured. The article appears on the home page of www.ontariobusinessreport.ca/en Ontario s Highlands Tourism Organization Facebook Page Seventeen news items featuring Lanark County businesses and events were posted during the month of December. Ottawa Valley Living Magazine The December issue includes a multi-page feature article about the family legacies of Maple Syrup Production in Lanark County. All issues may be viewed online at www.ottawavalleyliving.ca. Editorial Summary In 2011, Lanark County has received over 1.5 million dollars in promotional value through editorial. Articles, videos and blogs that feature or mention Lanark County appeared in over 30 media outlets worldwide. Awareness and interest in Lanark County as a destination is growing among travel writers. In 2010, editorial value was estimated at $731,279.52. 3 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 46 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) 2011 Editorial Value Summary Bicycle Times Magazine (U.S.) $4,700.00 CanadaCool.com $1,998.00 Crowe Productions/OHTO.ca Online Video $183.00 Destinations of Eastern Ontario $41,180.00 Doors Open Ontario $2,000.00 Due West Magazine, Ottawa $19,100.00 Explore Canada Outdoor Magazine TBD EMC/Perth EMC $810.96 Festivals & Events Ontario Guide $5,676.00 Fifty Five Plus Magazine TBD Globe & Mail Newspaper $7,500.00 Kemptville EMC $238.71 Lake 88.1 Radio $10,000.00 L'Ontario French Visitor Guide $14,000.00 Maple Lanes Visitor Guide $21,174.00 Momentum Magazine $5,692.00 National Geographic $160,040.00 Ontario Farmer $4,838.00 Ontario Magazine $1,000.00 Ontario Table Cookbook $4,000.00 Ottawa Citizen's Style Magazine $4,000.00 Ottawa Eating & Drinking Guide $1,310.00 Ottawa Life TBD Ottawa Lifestyle by Ottawa Sun $1,575.00 Ottawa Magazine $22,420.00 Ottawa Outdoors Magazine $9,000.00 Ottawa Valley Living Magazine $24,375.00 Ourhometown.ca $45.00 The Recorder & Times Ontario $8,800.00 YourOttawaRegion.com TBD xtra.ca TBD Zoomer.ca Blog $780.00 Total $376,435.67 Editorial Value (x4) = $1,505,742.68 TBD = To be Determined. Some values are currently unavailable. 4 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 47 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Familiarization Tours Lanark County Tourism has been working with SnowGoer Magazine to help plan their Eastern Ontario Tour. The Tourism department was successful in leveraging a $3,000 grant from the Ministry of Tourism to assist with travel expenses. Between February 3 and 9, 2012, six men will travel by snowmobile across Eastern Ontario, stopping in Lanark Highlands, Perth and Smiths Falls. The editorial feature that will result is valued at over $50,000 in promotion to the region. Office Activity The Tourism Office has been fielding inquiries by telephone, email and through social media. The following is a summary of office activity in 2011. Incoming Email 11,968 Telephone 390 Facebook Messages 64 Outgoing Email 4,731 Facebook Posts 257 Tweets 257 Activity Generated Facebook Post Views 119,481 Facebook Fans 541 Twitter Followers 199 Lanark County Tourism Website Activity As of December 16, visits to the Lanark County Tourism website in 2011 total 12,053. Over 70% were new visitors to the website. This has already surpassed last year s annual total of 8,209 and reflects positively on the effectiveness of promotional efforts. December 2011 December 1-3 December 4-10 December 11-17 December 18-24 December 25-29 December Total Total Visits 134 224 219 80 62 719 Absolute Unique Visits 113 178 177 77 57 602 Total Page Views 500 1002 914 180 146 2742 New Visits 70.15% 66.52% 68.04% 90.00% 85.48% 76.04% 5 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 48 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Annual Total Visits 2011 Totals January 635 February 583 March 901 April 876 May 1253 June 1302 July 1530 August 1478 September 1255 October 842 November 858 December 719 Grand Total 12232 Annual New Visits 2011 Totals January 82.43% February 81.27% March 80.37% April 82.69% May 76.83% June 81.97% July 81.32% August 80.14% September 82.33% October 81.20% November 71.16% December 67.53% Social Media In 2011, the Tourism Department has placed emphasis on using Social Media as a promotional tool, reaching people who have a vested interest in Lanark County. This forum of communication has been extremely successful, now regularly speaking with 557 people who like us on Facebook and 230 people who follow Lanark County Tourism on Twitter. Two main social media outlets allow Lanark County Tourism to have an a presence in front if 900 million people internationally; Facebook boasts more than 800 million active users and Twitter has 100 million active users. These forums are free to use and more than 50% of active users log on to both social media platforms every day. Daily posts by Lanark County Tourism keep us top of mind and meet the needs of frequent users. 6 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 49 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Regular activity has contributed to incredible growth of this communication forum over the past year. As of December 14, 2011 Lanark County Tourism s Facebook posts were viewed 119, 481 times which is an increase of 1,304% over 2010. The following chart demonstrates activity. Heightened response directly corresponds with information posted by Tourism Staff. 7 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 50 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Demographically, Social Media is an important part of overall promotions, reaching different age groups and communities than our print media and consumer show promotions. 8 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 51 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Using Facebook and Twitter, Lanark County Tourism can reach a large community of people with specific interests. Some of the ways Lanark County Tourism leverages this promotional tool are as follows: 1. Publicize events 9 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 52 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) 2. Share digital media about Lanark County 10 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 53 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) 3. Highlight Lanark County media content 11 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 54 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) 4. Promote Lanark County s natural attractions 12 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 55 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) 5. Interact with Lanark County Tourism s fanbase Overall, Social Media has become a key tool in cultivating relationships with Lanark County visitors and advocates. 5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS None. 13 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 56 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) 6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS None to report at this time. 7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT None to report at this time. 8. CONCLUSIONS None. 9. ATTACHMENTS a. Publications a. 1 Festivals & Events Guide 2012 - Draft Distributed as a separate document Copies of the guide will be supplied at the meeting b. Advertisements b. 1 Ottawa Valley Living Magazine December Issue c. Editorial c. 1 Canadian Paddling Calendar November 2012 c. 2 Ontario Business Report - Top 10 Historic Villages c. 3 Ontario s Highlands Tourism Organization Facebook Page c. 4 Ottawa Valley Living Magazine It boils down to sweetness 14 of 14 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 57 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 58 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 59 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 60 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Facebook Posts about Lanark County Ontario s Highlands Tourism Organization_ December 2011 Ontario's Highlands The cold weather is back, and winter is on in Ontario's Highlands! Just look at all the wonderful snow at Mount Pakenham today! December 18, 2011 by: Mount Pakenham Photos: 5 Like Comment 18 December at 13:32 Ontario's Highlands Perth Polar Bear Plunge Sunday at 01:00 at Royal Canadian Legion. Like Comment View Ontario's Highlands Looking for something to do over the holidays in Lanark County? Go skating, for free! via Lanark County Tourism Wall Photos Tim Horton's Free Holiday Skates in Lanark County by: Lanark County Tourism Like Comment 21 December at 05:32 Ontario's Highlands Wheelers Pancake House and Sugar Camp is open every day (except Christmas Day) over the holidays, if you're looking for something to do! Join them for some pancakes & a relaxing day at the sugarbush. Wheelers Pancake House and Sugar Camp Our kids are at excited today is the last day of school before Christmas Break! If you are like us and looking for things to do over the holiday, the Pancake House is open every day except Christmas Day... Like Comment 23 December at 07:19 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 61 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Ontario's Highlands Pakenham Frost Festival Wednesday, 25 January 2012 at 11:00. Like Comment View Ontario's Highlands via Mount Pakenham Holiday programing at Mount Pakenham starts today! Holiday Boarding, Holiday Freestyle... what better way to work off that Holiday turkey and chocolates! Weekend Programs mountpakenham.com Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country and more at Pakenham, near Ottawa, Ontario. Fun for the whole family Like Comment Monday at 08:03 Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario Last weekend to visit the Railway Museum We are winding down for the season, but will be open Saturday, December 17th from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, December 18th 11 am to 4 pm our last weekend in 2011. It s your last chance to catch our exhibits: The Photography of Sam E. Campbell and Dining on the Rails. All our rolling stock is open and hand car rides are still running (weather permitting)...see more Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario Smiths Falls Railway Museum rmeo.org Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario - Operated by the Smiths Falls Railway Museum Corporation Like Comment 13 December at 10:39 Ontario's Highlands Once the presents are all unwrapped, you might be left wondering what to do with the rest of your time off this holiday season. The answer is easy - visit Perth! viaperth & District Chamber of Commerce What to do over the Holidays in Perth & District The presents have been unwrapped, you've had one too many shortbread cookies, and you swear, if Aunt Sheila recalls your 1987 haircut one more time...once the Christmas family festivities have come to a stop, take some 'me' time in Perth and District. Here are a few ideas to help you to, ummm, cope, over the holiday season. by: Perth & District Chamber of Commerce Photos: 7 Like Comment 15 December at 09:58 Ontario's Highlands via Fulton`s Pancake House We love maple here in Ontario's Highlands, so it's a good thing we're home to the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario: Lanark County! Love maple as much as we do? Add it to your holiday baking with these delicious recipes from Lanark County Tourism. Festive Maple Cocktails and Baking Lanark County Tourism lanarkcountytourism.com Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 62 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Did you know that Lanark County is the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario? Here are some maple cocktail and baking recipes to help you entertain in style this holiday season. Enjoy! Like Comment 14 December at 10:23 Ontario's Highlands The 2011-2012 ski season starts this weekend in Ontario's Highlands! Dust off your skis and snowboards and head to Calabogie Peaks Resort or Mount Pakenham, which both open tomorrow (Saturday)! Like Comment 9 December at 08:58 Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum The Mississippi River winding it's way through Carleton Place... Like Comment 8 December at 06:28 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 63 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) The Heritage House Museum of Smiths Falls Join us at the Heritage House Museum on Sunday, December 11th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a family afternoon of Christmas Crafting! Learn how to weave grapevines into a beautiful wreath, and decorate it for the Holidays. Make your own sparkling glass ornament to give as a gift, or to hang on the tree. This workshop will be fun for all ages and skill levels, families are encouraged to participa...see more Like Comment 5 December at 09:54 Ontario's Highlands shared their own note: Classic Theatre Festival: A New Season, and a Holiday Special! Classic Theatre Festival: A New Season, and a Holiday Special! Ottawa Valley's professional summer theatre company, the Classic Theatre Festival, has announced its 2012 summer season, to be held once again at the wheelchair accessible, air conditioned Mason Theatre (13 Victoria Street in Perth)... by: Ontario's Highlands Ontario's Highlands Looking for a truly unique, locally made gift this year? Check out Maple Luscious spa products by Fulton`s Pancake House! Every one of your senses will feel pampered with these wonderful products, all of which contain pure and natural maple sap, maple syrup, maple sugar, or maple sugar sand from Fulton's own maple trees (located in Lanark County, the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario). Shop online for Christmas and receive a complimentary large Body Butter with your order, while supplies last! Fulton's Pancake House and Sugar Bush fultons.ca Fulton's - Pancake House & Sugar Bush, Maple Products, Team Building, Group Tours, Conference & Banquet Facilities, Forest Memberships & more. Like Comment 6 December at 07:49 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 64 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Ontario's Highlands Another beautiful morning in Ontario's Highlands! via White Lake Marina Wall Photos view this morning :) by: White Lake Marina Like Comment 7 December at 05:42 Ontario's Highlands Visit The Heritage House Museum of Smiths Falls this Sunday for a family afternoon of Christmas Crafting! Make beautiful holiday decorations for yourself, or give them as gifts. Space is limited, so please register in advance by calling (613) 283-6311. Holiday Wreath Making Workshop 11 December at 05:00 Like Comment 6 December at 05:53 Ontario's Highlands Light up the Night is tomorrow night at 7 pm in Almonte! Don't miss this annual festive event, with Wayne Rostad and Leanne Cusack! Light Up The Night Almonte - Home www.lightupthenightalmonte.com Light up the Night 2011 with Wayne Rostad and Leanne Cusack is just around the corner!thousands of people will fill the main street of Almonte for one of the largest Christmas outdoor shows in Canada. It is a festive and musical night in the quaint and Christmassy town of Almonte.The young and young... Like Comment 1 December at 11:53 Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 65 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 66 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iii) Report #T-01-2012 Lanark County Tourism Information Report Page 67 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iv) THE COUNTY OF LANARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE January 11, 2012 Report #T-02-2012 of the Tourism Manager LANARK COUNTY TOURISM ASSOCIATION (LCTA) TOURISM INFORMATION REPORT 1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended: THAT, the Lanark County Tourism Association (LCTA) Report # T-02-2012 of the Tourism Manager be received as information only. 1 of 3 Report #T-02-2012 Lanark County Tourism Association (LCTA) Information Report Page 68 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iv) 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to update the Community Development Committee on tourism projects of the Lanark County Tourism Association. 3. BACKGROUND The Lanark County Tourism Association (LCTA) works collaboratively with the County of Lanark Tourism Department to foster and promote sustainable tourism for the economic prosperity of our communities. The Lanark County Tourism Association is a membership based, not-for-profit, destination marketing organization. The LCTA operates with a volunteer board of directors. Comprised of industry representatives, LCTA works in partnership with the County of Lanark to maximize the Association s impact in the marketplace. 4. DISCUSSION Board of Directors Meeting The December Board Meeting was without quorum. Informal discussions regarding the upcoming membership drive and the existing tourism website took place. Upcoming Meetings February 20, 2012 Board Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Lanark County Administration Building January & February Events Community listings posted on www.lanarkcountytourism.ca as of December 30, 2011 are as follows. Please post your events using the easy online form. Look for the menu item on the homepage. January 22 Annual Scottish Tea Mississippi Mills February 17 Heriatge Dinner Mississippi Mills February 18 Opening Day at Fulton s Pancake House Mississippi Mills 5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS None to report. 6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Financial statements are reviewed regularly by the LCTA Board of Directors. 7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT None to report. 2 of 3 Report #T-02-2012 Lanark County Tourism Association (LCTA) Information Report Page 69 of 86

Agenda Item # 7iv) 8. CONCLUSIONS None. 9. ATTACHMENTS 9. 1 Financial Statements January to December 2011 3 of 3 Report #T-02-2012 Lanark County Tourism Association (LCTA) Information Report Page 70 of 86

Agenda Item # 8i) THE COUNTY OF LANARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE January 11, 2012 Report #PD-03-2012 Planning Approvals Administrator REQUEST FOR EXTENSION SUB-DIVISION 09-T-84002 GLEN ISLE SHORES PART LOT 1 & 2 CONCESSION 9, GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF RAMSAY NOW IN THE TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS 1. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS THAT: The lapsing date of draft plan approval for Subdivision Application No. 09-T- 84002 for lands described as Pt Lot 1 and 2, Concession 9, geographic Township of Ramsay, now in the Town of Mississippi Mills, be extended three (3) months to June 22, 2012 to allow the local municipality time to consider the request for up to a three year extension to draft plan approval. 1 of 3 Report #PD-03-2012 Request for Extension Subdivision 09-T-84002 - Glen Isle Shores Page 71 of 86

Agenda Item # 8i) 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to recommend approval of a three (3) month extension to the lapsing date of draft plan approval for Subdivision Application No. 09-T-84002. 3. BACKGROUND The draft plan approval for Glen Isle Shores Subdivision was approved by the MMAH on February 26, 1985. The file was subsequently transferred to the County of Lanark with delegation of authority in 2002. No action had been undertaken by the applicant/agent following the 2002 date and therefore in February 2009 Council approved a recommendation to change the conditions, which included a lapsing date and a requirement to undertake a number of studies to bring the application up to today s standards. On November 1, 2010, staff met with Sophie Acheson and Brian Casagrande of FoTenn (agents), Matt Craig MVC and Stephen Stirling Town Planner to review the file and determine what was required to be completed to address Provincial Policies and the Town s Community Official Plan Policies for subdivision development. The main concern outlined by both the County/Town and MVC was that the information from the original files (1985) in regard to contours and floodplain was not reflective of what is found in today s mapping. And it was stressed that these issues needed to be addressed before proceeding further. No further action was taken by the agent. The draft plan is scheduled to lapse on March 22, 2012. On December 7, 2011, the agent requested up to a three (3) year extension to draft plan approval. It is the County s policy to request the local municipality to review the request and provide a recommendation on whether or not they concur with the request for extension. 4. DISCUSSION Due to the time of receipt of the request, and taking into consideration timing of meetings, vacation/holiday schedules it has been determined that there may be insufficient time for the Town to undertake it s review, report to the County and subsequent reporting to Community Development and County Council, prior to the lapsing date. 2 of 3 Report #PD-03-2012 Request for Extension Subdivision 09-T-84002 - Glen Isle Shores Page 72 of 86

Agenda Item # 8i) Section 51 (33) of the Planning Act provides that the approval authority may extend the lapsing date of approval for a time period specified by the approval authority. 5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS A three (3) month extension to the lapsing date will enable the Town of Mississippi Mills time to review the plan of subdivision and consider the request for up to a three year extension of lapsing draft approval, under Section 51(32) of the Planning Act, and the subsequent reporting to Community Development Committee and County Council. 6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications to the County. Should the Town recommend proceeding with the extension to the lapsing of draft approval, and the approval authority (County) approves the extension, the applicant will be required to submit a fee of $600.00 for each year of extension. 7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT The proposal is required to be reviewed by the Town of Mississippi Mills. 8. CONCLUSIONS A three-month extension of the lapsing date of the draft approved plan is appropriate. 9. ATTACHMENTS None 3 of 3 Report #PD-03-2012 Request for Extension Subdivision 09-T-84002 - Glen Isle Shores Page 73 of 86

Agenda Item # 8ii) 1. STAFF RECOMMENDATION THE COUNTY OF LANARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE January 11, 2012 Report #PD-04-2012 of the Planning Approvals Administrator and Facilities & Fleet Manager ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECT SMITHS FALLS #2 ULC AND SMITHS FALLS #5 ULC THAT: Hatch be advised that the County has no comments or concerns regarding the proposed modifications to the design of Smiths Falls 2 Solar Project or Smiths Falls 5 Solar Project. AND THAT a copy of this report be provided to the Township of Drummond / North Elmsley. 1 of 5 Report #PD-04-2012 Alternative Energy Projects: Amendments to Smiths Falls 2 and 5 Projects Page 74 of 86

Agenda Item # 8ii) 2. PURPOSE This report is to provide an overview of modification to the design of Smiths Falls 2 Solar Project and Smiths Falls 5 Solar Project. 3. BACKGROUND The proposed Solar Project was reviewed by the two members of the Review Team, Mary Kirkham, Planning Approvals Administrator and Jonathan Allen, Facilities and Fleet Manager. The modifications presented do not affect the requirements to comply with Tree Cutting By-law or the requirements for a Communications and Emergency Plan. The County of Lanark submitted their Technical Report and Recommendations regarding Smiths Falls 2 Solar Park and Smiths Falls 5 Solar Park following the March 30 th, 2011 Council meeting. The Technical Reports were reviewed by Community Development Committee at their meeting on March 9 th, 2011. Concerns/comments submitted dealt with: 1/ development of the Communications and Emergency Response Plan; 2/ submission of application for a Civic Address; and 3/ payment of any fees established for processing Municipal Consultation Forms. Neither project was in contravention with the Tree Cutting By-law. 4. DISCUSSION Modifications to the design of the projects are as a result of: 1/ requests from neighbours and the public from the consultation activities; 2/ requests from the Township of Drummond / North Elmsley; and 3/ project refinements resulting from the initiation of the detailed project design. Smiths Falls 2 the modification includes a slightly altered project footprint as a result of a new proposed access road location, revised internal road and inverter location and increased setbacks. These changes were approved by both the MNR and Ministry of Tourism and Culture. The modification also includes a proposal to burn brush, should a re-use option not be feasible. Smiths Falls 5 the modification includes a slightly altered project footprint as a result of increased setbacks from the municipal roadway, revised internal access road and inverter locations and increased setbacks around periphery. These changes were approved by both the MNR and Ministry of Tourism and Culture. The modification also includes a proposal to burn brush, should a re-use option not be feasible. 2 of 5 Report #PD-04-2012 Alternative Energy Projects: Amendments to Smiths Falls 2 and 5 Projects Page 75 of 86

Agenda Item # 8ii) 5. ANALYSIS AND OPTIONS The design modifications do not impact any of the concerns addressed by the County in the Technical Reports dated Feb. 21, 2011. 6. FINANCIAL IMPACT The County of Lanark adopted By-law No. 2011-37 Tariff Fees which established a review fee of $1,500.00 for the Municipal Consultation Form. 7. LOCAL MUNICIPAL IMPACT The local municipality will be required to submit a separate response to the modifications proposed. 8. CONCLUSIONS The review team concludes that the modifications can be supported by the County of Lanark. 9. ATTACHMENTS Appendix A proposed project changes Smiths Falls 2 Appendix B proposed project changes Smiths Falls 5 3 of 5 Report #PD-04-2012 Alternative Energy Projects: Amendments to Smiths Falls 2 and 5 Projects Page 76 of 86

Agenda Item # 8ii) APPENDIX A 4 of 5 Report #PD-04-2012 Alternative Energy Projects: Amendments to Smiths Falls 2 and 5 Projects Page 77 of 86

Agenda Item # 8ii) APPENDIX B 5 of 5 Report #PD-04-2012 Alternative Energy Projects: Amendments to Smiths Falls 2 and 5 Projects Page 78 of 86