The Township of Scugog has allayed concerns about the environmental impact of the up to 1,350 units Reach Street project in Port Perry (see below).
“These applications are for an area of Scugog that is fully within Scugog’s Urban Boundary as per the region’s and township’s official plan,” said a township statement released yesterday.
The township clarified that no decision has yet been taken on the proposed project at 1520, 1540, and 1580 Reach Street. “It is important to note that all development applications must proceed through a prescribed planning process that is legislated by the Province of Ontario.”
Broad Range Of Uses
It said the applications propose a broader range of uses, including single-detached dwellings, townhouses, mixed-use commercial, parks and open space, industrial, and long-term care, to serve the community. These applications propose a range of 900 – 1,350 residential units through phased development over several years.
“Diversifying development to include industrial, commercial, and residential helps balance tax collection more evenly across sectors and reduces heavy reliance on the residential tax base,” the township pointed out.
The Township of Scugog is within the Greenbelt Plan area and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan area, and development opportunities are limited to pre-determined areas within its Urban Boundary set by the region’s and the township’s official plan.
Next Steps
The township held a Statutory Public Meeting for the proposed development. “Consultation is the first step in the process. These applications have been circulated, and township staff will review comments from the public, agencies, and internal departments. A recommendation report on the proposal will be brought forward at a future council meeting, once all comments have been fully considered by township staff.”
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