1 - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

The purpose is to undertake works within a TRCA Regulated Area of the Duffins CreekWatershed associated with a wetland in order to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling.The permit will be issued for the period of June 4, 2010 to June 3, 2012.The documents and plans which form part of this permit will be listed in a separate reportRATIONALEThe application was reviewed by staff on the basis of the following information:Proposal:The applicant seeks permission to undertake works within a Regulated Area associated with awetland in the Duffins Creek Watershed in order to facilitate construction of a new residentialdwelling. The subject lands are located on a vacant lot of record in the community ofClaremont, west of Brock Road and north of Concession Road 5 in the City of Pickering. Thesubject lands are adjacent to a stream corridor and wetland associated with the headwaters ofthe Duffins Creek. Based upon plans submitted in support of this application, TRCA staff haveconfirmed that the proposed dwelling and associated septic system is sufficiently setback fromthe natural feature. The area to which this application applies is currently manicured lawn, assuch no significant vegetation will be removed as a result of development.Control of Flooding:The subject lands are located outside of the Regional Storm Flood Plain. As such, no impactsto the storage and/or conveyance of floodwaters is anticipated.Pollution:Sediment and erosion controls fencing is shown on the plans and will be erected duringconstruction to ensure that sedimentation does not take place within the adjacent wetland andwatercourse corridor.Dynamic Beaches:Not applicable132