EmployHH: Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area Secondary Plan
On October 10, 2023, the Town Council adopted By-Law 2023-0089, Official Plan Amendment No. 50 (OPA 50), regarding the Premier Gateway Phase 2B Secondary Plan. OPA 50 requires approval of the Regional Municipality of Halton. View the Final Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment Your input has informed the process and helped guide future development in the Premier Gateway 2B Employment Area. |
The Town is currently undertaking the Employ Halton Hills - Phase 2B Employment Area Integrated Planning Project (also referred to as a Secondary Plan). The Phase 2B area is approximately 257 hectares and is located north of Steeles Avenue, between Eighth Line and Winston Churchill Boulevard, in Halton Hills.
Study Background
The Premier Gateway Phase 2B area is planned to accommodate employment growth to the year 2031. The purpose of the project is to develop a comprehensive Secondary Plan with appropriate land use designations and policies. A Scoped Subwatershed Study and a series of other technical studies will be prepared to better understand the opportunities and constraints to development.
On October 10, 2023, the Town Council adopted By-Law 2023-0089, Official Plan Amendment No. 50 (OPA 50), regarding the Premier Gateway Phase 2B Secondary Plan. OPA 50 requires approval of the Regional Municipality of Halton. View the Final Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment Your input has informed the process and helped guide future development in the Premier Gateway 2B Employment Area. |
The Town is currently undertaking the Employ Halton Hills - Phase 2B Employment Area Integrated Planning Project (also referred to as a Secondary Plan). The Phase 2B area is approximately 257 hectares and is located north of Steeles Avenue, between Eighth Line and Winston Churchill Boulevard, in Halton Hills.
Study Background
The Premier Gateway Phase 2B area is planned to accommodate employment growth to the year 2031. The purpose of the project is to develop a comprehensive Secondary Plan with appropriate land use designations and policies. A Scoped Subwatershed Study and a series of other technical studies will be prepared to better understand the opportunities and constraints to development.
Ask the Town
Please let us know if you have any questions related to the Premier Gateway Secondary Plan.
Questions will be answered within three business days.
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reena jain asked over 1 year agoThe Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area has been designated to accommodate employment uses in the Town. Existing residential uses are recognized; however, new residential uses such as the construction of a new home will not be permitted.
The Secondary Plan and Design Guidelines include the requirement of minimum landscape buffer provided where industrial uses abut existing residential uses. This buffer shall consist of plantings such as high shrubs and dense tree coverage that obscure views of industrial developments from the adjacent residential development. The specific width of buffers will be determined through the development application process.
The Town may rezone lands to permit the use of the existing residential dwelling, including additions to such dwellings, for office uses, home occupations or other uses which are compatible with the adjacent residential uses and uses permitted by the underlying employment land use designation.
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Share Near Tenth Line N/Steele's, is there potential for those residential lots on Tenth Line to be rezoned for stacked townhouses? This current plan leaves those lots and existing homes surrounded by commercial development and destructing the current value of those lots as single residential use lots. Thanks! on Facebook Share Near Tenth Line N/Steele's, is there potential for those residential lots on Tenth Line to be rezoned for stacked townhouses? This current plan leaves those lots and existing homes surrounded by commercial development and destructing the current value of those lots as single residential use lots. Thanks! on Twitter Share Near Tenth Line N/Steele's, is there potential for those residential lots on Tenth Line to be rezoned for stacked townhouses? This current plan leaves those lots and existing homes surrounded by commercial development and destructing the current value of those lots as single residential use lots. Thanks! on Linkedin Email Near Tenth Line N/Steele's, is there potential for those residential lots on Tenth Line to be rezoned for stacked townhouses? This current plan leaves those lots and existing homes surrounded by commercial development and destructing the current value of those lots as single residential use lots. Thanks! link
Near Tenth Line N/Steele's, is there potential for those residential lots on Tenth Line to be rezoned for stacked townhouses? This current plan leaves those lots and existing homes surrounded by commercial development and destructing the current value of those lots as single residential use lots. Thanks!
Manroop Phagura asked over 1 year agoExisting residential uses are recognized; however, new residential uses such as the construction of a new home will not be permitted. The Town may rezone lands to permit the use of the existing residential dwelling, including additions to such dwellings, for office uses, home occupations or other uses which are compatible with the adjacent residential uses and uses permitted by the underlying employment land use designation.
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Share Hello, I was wondering what the length of the buffer zone is behind the house on Tenth Line N. Thanks for your time. on Facebook Share Hello, I was wondering what the length of the buffer zone is behind the house on Tenth Line N. Thanks for your time. on Twitter Share Hello, I was wondering what the length of the buffer zone is behind the house on Tenth Line N. Thanks for your time. on Linkedin Email Hello, I was wondering what the length of the buffer zone is behind the house on Tenth Line N. Thanks for your time. link
Hello, I was wondering what the length of the buffer zone is behind the house on Tenth Line N. Thanks for your time.
Manroop Phagura asked over 1 year agoThere should be a significant minimum landscape buffer provided where industrial uses abut residential uses. This buffer shall consist of plantings such as high shrubs and dense tree coverage that obscure views of industrial developments from the adjacent residential development. The specific width of buffers will be determined through the development application process.
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Share It would appear that all of this proposed development excludes housing, which as we all know is at a premium in our community. It further appears that we are continuing to look to a "commute" to work which seems counter intuitive to a carbon reduction model. Halton Hills has no public transit thus we are continuing to rely on the automobile rather than considering maximizing the land use with the requirement for housing on upper floors of buildings, such as strip malls. This would allow for convenient walking or cycling to work. If it is to be reliant on vehicular transportation, what requirements are in place to ensure that each development includes charging stations within the parking infrastructure? on Facebook Share It would appear that all of this proposed development excludes housing, which as we all know is at a premium in our community. It further appears that we are continuing to look to a "commute" to work which seems counter intuitive to a carbon reduction model. Halton Hills has no public transit thus we are continuing to rely on the automobile rather than considering maximizing the land use with the requirement for housing on upper floors of buildings, such as strip malls. This would allow for convenient walking or cycling to work. If it is to be reliant on vehicular transportation, what requirements are in place to ensure that each development includes charging stations within the parking infrastructure? on Twitter Share It would appear that all of this proposed development excludes housing, which as we all know is at a premium in our community. It further appears that we are continuing to look to a "commute" to work which seems counter intuitive to a carbon reduction model. Halton Hills has no public transit thus we are continuing to rely on the automobile rather than considering maximizing the land use with the requirement for housing on upper floors of buildings, such as strip malls. This would allow for convenient walking or cycling to work. If it is to be reliant on vehicular transportation, what requirements are in place to ensure that each development includes charging stations within the parking infrastructure? on Linkedin Email It would appear that all of this proposed development excludes housing, which as we all know is at a premium in our community. It further appears that we are continuing to look to a "commute" to work which seems counter intuitive to a carbon reduction model. Halton Hills has no public transit thus we are continuing to rely on the automobile rather than considering maximizing the land use with the requirement for housing on upper floors of buildings, such as strip malls. This would allow for convenient walking or cycling to work. If it is to be reliant on vehicular transportation, what requirements are in place to ensure that each development includes charging stations within the parking infrastructure? link
It would appear that all of this proposed development excludes housing, which as we all know is at a premium in our community. It further appears that we are continuing to look to a "commute" to work which seems counter intuitive to a carbon reduction model. Halton Hills has no public transit thus we are continuing to rely on the automobile rather than considering maximizing the land use with the requirement for housing on upper floors of buildings, such as strip malls. This would allow for convenient walking or cycling to work. If it is to be reliant on vehicular transportation, what requirements are in place to ensure that each development includes charging stations within the parking infrastructure?
Murray Brown asked over 1 year agoThank you for your questions. The Premier Gateway Employment Area is designated in the Town’s Official Plan to accommodate employment growth to the 2031 planning horizon. The Area has also been identified as a Provincially significant employment zone because of its strategic location. A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe sets out policies that protect employment areas critical to the local and provincial economy. These policies aim to ensure that key employment areas are protected for the long-term. These policies prohibit new residential uses and limits other sensitive land uses that are not ancillary to the primary employment use.
One of the objectives of the Secondary Plan will be to encourage the use of active transportation and public transit in the Area. The Town of Halton Hills recently completed the Active Transportation Master Plan which includes a proposed multi- use path on Eighth Line and highlights future Regional Active Transportation facilities along Steeles Avenue, Tenth Line and Ninth Line. The recently completed Transit Strategy also proposes future transit to service the area including a route along Steeles operated in partnership with the Town of Milton that is now in operation and connects to the Milton GO Station and the Lisgar GO Station.
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Share Will bird friendly windows be required on this design? https://flap.org/ A bird friendly design is essential, and will save millions of migratory birds that currently frequent this area. on Facebook Share Will bird friendly windows be required on this design? https://flap.org/ A bird friendly design is essential, and will save millions of migratory birds that currently frequent this area. on Twitter Share Will bird friendly windows be required on this design? https://flap.org/ A bird friendly design is essential, and will save millions of migratory birds that currently frequent this area. on Linkedin Email Will bird friendly windows be required on this design? https://flap.org/ A bird friendly design is essential, and will save millions of migratory birds that currently frequent this area. link
Will bird friendly windows be required on this design? https://flap.org/ A bird friendly design is essential, and will save millions of migratory birds that currently frequent this area.
Alexis asked over 1 year agoThank you for your comment and question. We are actively working with Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation on the Scoped Subwatershed Study for the project.
Through this study, we look at existing wildlife and establish criteria for the management of environmental features and systems. In Addition, we have prepared draft Urban Design Guidelines for the area which identify best design practices to guide future development. Your comment will be sent to the project team to be considered through the preparation of these documents.
The Scoped Subwatershed Study Phase two report and the draft Urban Design Guidelines are available on Let's Talk Halton Hills.
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Share Good morning, Can you please let me know which Land Use option has been selected, and if not, which factors are causing the delay regards to decisions? Thank you, on Facebook Share Good morning, Can you please let me know which Land Use option has been selected, and if not, which factors are causing the delay regards to decisions? Thank you, on Twitter Share Good morning, Can you please let me know which Land Use option has been selected, and if not, which factors are causing the delay regards to decisions? Thank you, on Linkedin Email Good morning, Can you please let me know which Land Use option has been selected, and if not, which factors are causing the delay regards to decisions? Thank you, link
Good morning, Can you please let me know which Land Use option has been selected, and if not, which factors are causing the delay regards to decisions? Thank you,
Linus Kim asked almost 2 years agoThank you for your question. Our team is currently working on the preferred land use report which summarizes public comments, provides response and serves as a foundation for the preparation of the Secondary Plan. Early next year, we expect to present the preferred land use concept at a Public Open House. More information will be posted in advance on Let's Talk Halton Hills.
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Share Isn't the 413 slated to come across Steeles Ave between Winston Churchill and 9th Line (if our present Premier goes forward as he intends)? I don't see that provided for in the Plan A or B maps. on Facebook Share Isn't the 413 slated to come across Steeles Ave between Winston Churchill and 9th Line (if our present Premier goes forward as he intends)? I don't see that provided for in the Plan A or B maps. on Twitter Share Isn't the 413 slated to come across Steeles Ave between Winston Churchill and 9th Line (if our present Premier goes forward as he intends)? I don't see that provided for in the Plan A or B maps. on Linkedin Email Isn't the 413 slated to come across Steeles Ave between Winston Churchill and 9th Line (if our present Premier goes forward as he intends)? I don't see that provided for in the Plan A or B maps. link
Isn't the 413 slated to come across Steeles Ave between Winston Churchill and 9th Line (if our present Premier goes forward as he intends)? I don't see that provided for in the Plan A or B maps.
JRossall asked about 2 years agoThe proposed Highway 413 is shown on the draft Preferred Land Use Option as a grayed out area between 9th Line and 10th Line. We encourage you to complete the survey and provide your feedback on the draft land use plan we have prepared for the area.
Who's Listening
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Phone 905-873-2600 (2302) Email mricci@haltonhills.ca
Final Secondary Plan
Official Plan Amendment
Scoped Subwatershed Study More Info
To obtain the complete report(s) or specific appendices, please contact Melissa Ricci at mricci@haltonhills.ca
Technical Reports
- Agricultural Impact Assessment.pdf (7.61 MB) (pdf)
- Area Servicing Plan Final Report.pdf (18.5 MB) (pdf)
- Background Report.pdf (28.6 MB) (pdf)
- Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment.pdf (7.26 MB) (pdf)
- Fiscal Impact Analysis Final Report.pdf (856 KB) (pdf)
- Land Use Compatibility Study (Air Quality).pdf (3.62 MB) (pdf)
- Land Use Options Report.pdf (2.53 MB) (pdf)
- Supportive Commercial Needs Assessement.pdf (2.04 MB) (pdf)
- Transportation Report.pdf (6 MB) (pdf)
- Land Use Compatibility - Noise (8.78 MB) (pdf)
Recording of the Premier Gateway P2B Employment Area Secondary Plan POH Held on May 29, 2023
Project Phases
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Phase 1 - Project Initiation
EmployHH: Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area Secondary Plan has finished this stageMay 2020 to June 2020
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Phase 2 - Existing Conditions Analysis
EmployHH: Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area Secondary Plan has finished this stageJune 2020 to January 2021
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Phase 3 - Detailed Technical Studies
EmployHH: Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area Secondary Plan has finished this stageAugust 2020 to February 2021
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Phase 4 - Land Use Options
EmployHH: Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area Secondary Plan has finished this stageMarch 2022 to March 2023
- Public Open House- March 2023
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Phase 5 - Secondary Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment
EmployHH: Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area Secondary Plan is currently at this stageNovember 2022 - July 2023
- Initial Policy Formulation – November 2022 – February 2023
- Draft Secondary Plan – April 2023
- Statutory Public Meeting – May 2023
- Final Secondary Plan – September 2023
Documents
- Official Plan Amendment 50, Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines
- Terms of Reference – Premier Gateway Phase 2B Employment Area Integrated Planning Project
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Public Engagement
- Project Initiation Notice
- Communication and Engagement Strategy
- EmployHH: Open House Presentation (3.92 MB) (pdf)
- Employ HH Virtual Open House Summary Report (556 KB) (pdf)
- EmployHH Presentation June 28 21 public meeting (3.69 MB) (pdf)
- Employ HH Public Meeting June 28 2021 Summary Report.pdf (320 KB) (pdf)
- Employ HH PGP2B Public Open House Mar 22 23_FINAL.pdf (2.94 MB) (pdf)
- EmployHH survey report.pdf (115 KB) (pdf)
- Employ HH Public Meeting Mar 22 2023 Summary Report.pdf (724 KB) (pdf)
Recording of the EmployHH: Premier Gateway P2B Employment Area Secondary Plan Virtual Public Open House March 22, 2023
FAQs March 22, 2023
- How will the purpose of this strip of land affect the parcels north of subject area and what are the plans, if any, for these areas?
- Can the houses be rezoned to commercial?
- No Trees?
- Water collection at buildings to water trees?
- Where employment lands come close to residential homes, has there been any consideration to light pollution? How can lighting pollution be mitigated when near homes?
Recording of EmployHH Premier Gateway P2B Secondary Plan POH held on June 28, 2021
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FAQs
- Is the Study Area already designated for employment uses?
- Why do the subject lands require a Secondary Plan?
- Is the Natural Heritage System (NHS) identified in the Study Area? How does this impact the area and the project?
- How is the Premier Gateway Phase 2B Project different than the Premier Gateway Phase 1B Project?
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Virtual Open House Q&A - June 28, 2021
- The corner of Eighth Line and Steeles Ave includes two cemeteries — what is the plan to keep the lands intact?
- Are the lands already designated for employment
- How is the Premier Gateway Phase 1B project different from the Phase 2B project?
- How is the GTA West Corridor being addressed in this new secondary plan?
- What, if any, measures will be taken to transition into low carbon emissions from the expected industrial and commercial development? I ask this, as our commitment to the Paris Accord cannot be met, if we carry on with “business as usual”.
- It may be too early in the study to know, but is the Engineering Department reviewing the extension of municipal servicing along Steeles Avenue under the study for the GTA West corridor?
- What factors are considered/required for the three residential areas in the study area to be identified as such?
- Specifically, what are the historic sites in the study area?
- To what degree will landowners have a say in zoning bylaws?
- Does the Town have an idea of when this Master Plan is targeted for completion — which could provide a better sense of the water storage issue?
- When can we expect high speed internet on Hornby Road — is there a timeline?
Recording of EmployHH: Premier Gateway P2B Virtual Open House held on November 16, 2020
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