Project Overview
The City of Hamilton Planning and Economic Development Department have initiated a study to prepare a future land use plan for the Trinity Neighbourhood. A land use plan was originally prepared for the Trinity Neighbourhood in the early 1990’s, and adopted by former Stoney Creek Council. This plan identified the location of an internal collector road, schools, parks and housing areas of various densities.
Study Area
The study area is bounded by:
- Highland Road to the north,
- Second Road West to the east;
- Rymal Road East to the south; and,
- the proposed extension of Trinity Church Road to the west.
It is located within the Heritage Green Secondary Plan and the West Mountain Planning Area.
During the late 1990’s, the Eramosa Karst was discovered within the Trinity neighbourhood. This series of underground caves, sinking streams and related features include several features which are provincially significant. The boundary of this Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) has been confirmed following detailed studies, and is shown on the attached map.
Most of the Karst area will be retained in a natural state, and residential development will not be permitted. These lands, which are largely owned by the Ontario Realty Corporation, are in the process of being transferred to the Hamilton Conservation Authority. This natural area will be managed by the Conservation Authority, with trails and an interpretive centre.
The form of development for the remaining lands in the Trinity neighbourhood must be decided. The original neighbourhood plan is no longer valid, as the Karst area restricts the development of the collector road and the interior lands. A new land use plan must be prepared to guide development of this area. Future plans must also recognize the intended closure of Second Road West and Upper Mount Albion Road, and the construction of the Trinity Church Road extension. The interior collector road must be located accordingly to allow access through the neighbourhood. The Public Works Department is studying traffic access, and has held previous public meetings on these matters for the Rymal Road Planning Area Study (ROPA 9).