1. THE FINAL PHASE AT WILMOT CREEK
Summary of Public Meeting Presentation and Q&A
Wednesday August 12, 2015
Rice Development Corp.
2. Planning:
This meeting was the first step in a lengthy approval process - probably 2 years long – and once
approved the construction of homes will be phased in over a 10 year period. Step
Steps:
1.Official Plan Amendment
1.Secondary Plan approval
2. Zoning approval
3.Site Plan approval
4.Construction
Wilmot Creek
6. Wilmot Creek
East:
The eastern section is phase 8 of Wilmot Creek. It is planned to be an extension of the
current community.
It will consist of approximately 265 dwelling units. This includes single family homes,
semi-detached homes, town homes, low-rise apartments, recreation centre, and
gardens.
West:
The western section is called Wilmot Landing and is planned for residential and
commercial uses, but it will NOT be a part of Wilmot Creek. Wilmot Landing will include
an Assisted Living Facility, commercial stores, apartment/condo units, and a sales
office.
14. Wilmot Creek
The Planning Process requires public input at this early stage. Input
from you as well as professionals. The Municipality of Clarington and
Rice are awaiting comments from the public and these professionals.
To date…
February 25, 2015 meeting with committee of WCHA BoardMarch 30, 2015
public meeting at town hall
April 21, 2015 meeting with WCHA Board
June 11, 2015 Meeting with WCHA Board
August 12, 2015 Special Wilmot Creek Public Meeting
Technical studies are presently underway that will help finalize the design of
the development. The studies include: noise, traffic, engineering, geo-
technical, archeological, planning, urban design, and air quality. The results
of these studies, will be made available to the Wilmot Creek Homeowners
16. Questions from the Audience/Homeowner’s Following the Presentation
1. How will you control Wilmot Landing Residents from using the facilities? There will be a gate installed at the
entrance to Phase 8 requiring card or code access. In addition there will be berming and landscaping to
delineate the boundary of Phase 8. Furthermore, as there will be homes built close to the new entrance, Phase
8 residents will be able to keep a closer eye on traffic using the gate than currently happens. Also, digital
camera technology or license plate readers will be looked into.
2. How will you control Renters from using the Facilities? Children? Renters and child guests within Phase 8 will
be able to use the facilities the same as any other WC residents. On top of base rent, those renting apartments
will also be paying towards facilities and infrastructure, this will help define the market choosing the Wilmot
Creek lifestyle as they will be the ones willing to pay that additional rent.
3. Will there be a new gate system between Wilmot Landing to Wilmot Creek? Will you man the gates? Will you
provide a new Gate system? Yes, there will be a new gate system, likely based on the technology available at
the time. There will be a cost to manning the gate but this is something that could be discussed with CapReit
at the time. It should be remembered that Phase 8 will be planned to incorporate a new gated system
whereas the current gate was never originally planned.
4. What will the population be for Wilmot Landing and Phase 8? The population of Phase 8 will be
approximately 450 persons based on 265 units x 1.7 persons per unit. Wilmot Landing population will be
approximately 600-700 persons based on 200 apartment units x 2-2.5 persons per unit and 100 assisted living
units at 1.0 persons per unit.
5. Where will the waterfront trail be? The Trail will continue through the Hydro Corridor over to Cobbledick Road
to connect to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area as part of an agreement with the Municipality. The reference to
a public trail along the bluffs is the LONG term position of the Municipality once there is significant
redevelopment of the existing WC community. There will be no public access to the bluffs as part of Phase 8.
17. Questions from the Audience/Homeowner’s Following the Presentation
(continued)
6. Concerns about time to get through the Community, besides Service Rd. and front gate at Bennett. There
are no plans to open up an access to Cobbledick Road as part of the Phase 8 proposal but we understand
CapReit is independently discussing a Cobbledick Road access with the Municipality. Phase 8 should have
little impact on residents time to “get through” the community.
7. How far from the Detox Building does Wilmot Landing need to be? The setback between Wilmot Landing
and industrial uses on the west side of Bennett Road will be determined through a consultant study and having
regard for Ministry of the Environment policies. Setbacks depend on the class of industry (light, medium and
heavy) and the specifics of the industrial operation. This study is currently underway and will be reported to the
Municipality to review in due course.
8. Who will be using the new gate and how will you control that? The new gate will be used by Wilmot Creek
residents and their guests and operated and maintained by CapReit.
9. Phase 8 Recreation Centre details? Who will be able to use this Facility? How will you control this? The new
recreation facility will be available for use by both existing Phase 1-7 and new Phase 8 residents. There are no
specific details available right now with respect to what will be included, but we will invite your input as we get
closer to preparing a design. It will be controlled in the same manner as the existing facilities are and have
been.
10. Owners are getting older and some are not able to leave for the winter months, due to age and finances.
Could you put a roof on the existing pool? Roofing the existing pool is probably a CapReit matter, but the new
recreation centre will aim to address issues such as this.
11. Would you be willing to change name of Wilmot Landing, as they feel it is not a part of Wilmot Creek?
Wilmot Landing was simply an initial name to differentiate Phase 8 from the balance of the site. It has not been
decided if that will be the name moving forward. We will keep in mind that the area outside of Wilmot Creek
should not be confused with Wilmot Creek.
18. Questions from the Audience/Homeowner’s Following the Presentation
(continued)
12. There will be a large increase in traffic and noise once new phase has been developed. Concerned it will be like
Mosport. How will you address this issue? Will you put a barrier/berm/wall between property and highway? The noise
study to be undertaken as part of the series of professional studies will indicate where and how high berms and/or
barriers need to be across the site abutting Highway 401. But yes, there will likely be a berm/barrier installed. It is not
anticipated that there will be a “large increase in traffic”.
13. Is Capreit separate from Rice Development? Yes.
14. How will you control the Rentals? Ie; Children, age appropriate residents? The same way it has been controlled
and worked for the past 30 years. The design of the community and the make-up of the residents mean that it is not
conducive to singles and young families. There are no parks and schools for families and no other children. Also,
rental accommodation will have to pay towards infrastructure and amenities on top of rent.
15. Can you put in a Croquet Court? It is not in the plans but perhaps the residents can establish one in one of the
proposed green spaces. We had not thought of this.
16. Any plans to put in an Indoor Pool in the new Recreation Centre? As noted earlier, the design of the new
recreation centre and its amenities has not been undertaken but we will look for resident input at the appropriate
time.
17. Evacuation Plan? Traffic/Bridge, insufficient, not only for Homeowner’s but for Emergency Vehicles? The traffic
study being undertaken looks at traffic flows throughout the site and will address emergency access.
18. During construction will roads be open to Large Vehicles/Construction vehicles? There will be no need for
construction traffic to travel over the bridge, so existing roads should not be affected. With respect to the entry road
by the Sales Office, we will have to be careful not to obstruct daily resident traffic and emergency vehicles. It might
be preferable to construct a separate construction access throughout the site to maintain separation of construction
traffic.
19. Will the bridge be able to withstand the traffic? The bridge is currently being studied as part of the traffic impact
assessment of the new development and we are awaiting the results of that study. We do not anticipate that there
will be a problem with the existing bridge. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.