On the April 1 agenda there is a Staff report identifying a tool to prevent the creation of new lots by Consent within very clearly defined areas of the 3 villages in King for a 1 year period while we complete our new Official Plan (OP).  As reviewed in the report one of specific policy areas to be developed in the OP is one which will prohibit severances in the established mature neighbourhoods as lot size and street frontages contribute significantly to character of these neighbourhoods.  I think this tool, an interim control by-law (ICBL) is entirely appropriate at this time.  As reviewed there are some projects underway which have been identified as being exempt which is also entirely appropriate.  As noted, the ICBL can be extended for one additional year; but as Staff and Council are determined to complete the OP by fall 2019 I don’t think this will be necessary.