Background Report - Town of Georgina
Background Report - Town of Georgina
Background Report - Town of Georgina
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Sutton Secondary Plan Review Study May 2008<br />
Existing Environmental Conditions and Opportunities/Constraints Analysis<br />
Project No. TA4468<br />
• Control/manage pedestrian access within natural areas to protect sensitive wetland, upland<br />
and aquatic habitat.<br />
4.1 Additional Recommendations<br />
Groundwater Recharge/Discharge Zones<br />
The study area supports important and sensitive groundwater recharge/discharge functions that should be<br />
protected. Future development applications must demonstrate to the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the review and<br />
approval agencies that appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented to maintain (and enhance<br />
where appropriate) the pre-development groundwater regime (i.e. in terms <strong>of</strong> quantity, quality, flow path,<br />
and discharge points).<br />
Unique Physiographic Features<br />
The study area contains unique physiographic features such as the Virginia Beach Relict, located in the<br />
northeast quadrant <strong>of</strong> the Sutton Secondary Plan Review Study area. Where feasible, new development<br />
should have regard for this feature due to its influence on topography, surface water/groundwater regime,<br />
and linkage functions. Landform conservation should be addressed as part <strong>of</strong> an EIS at the time <strong>of</strong> a<br />
development application.<br />
Linkages and Corridors<br />
The protection <strong>of</strong> existing linkages and corridors are essential for sustaining the natural heritage system<br />
within the Sutton Secondary Plan Review Study area, as well as within the adjacent Greenbelt lands.<br />
At the development application stage, existing linkage connections and corridors (including restoration<br />
and enhancement opportunities) must be identified through an EIS and appropriate measures taken to<br />
ensure their protection and function.<br />
Natural Hazards and Lake Simcoe Shoreline<br />
Natural hazard lands, including areas subject to flooding, erosion, steep slopes and unstable soils should<br />
be avoided. Hazardous lands adjacent to the shoreline <strong>of</strong> Lake Simcoe which are impacted by flooding,<br />
erosion or dynamic beach hazards should also be avoided.<br />
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