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Home My WebLink AboutInformation Report 06-07I INFORMATION REPORT NO. 06-07 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF JULY 23, 2007 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/06 Richard Gosling 425 Whitevale Road Part of Lot 24, Lots 25 to 27, Plan 21 Parts 5, 6, 40R-1139 City of Pickering 1.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION - the property is located at the southwest corner of Whitevale Road and Factory Street; - a property location map is provided for reference (see Attachment #1); - a building known as the Whitevale Mill and a detached garage currently exist on the property; - the property is within the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District; - the West Duffins Creek abuts the western portion of the property. 2.0 APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL - the applicant proposes to amend the current zoning of the property to permit a bed & breakfast, day spa with associated retail sales and a restaurant as additional uses; - the existing buildings on the lot are to be maintained, and the applicant is proposing to accommodate the proposed uses within the Whitevale Mill building; - a site plan showing the existing buildings on the property and conceptual parking layout is provided for reference (see Attachment #2). 43 Information Report No. 06-07 Page 2 44 3.0 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING 3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan identifies the subject property as being designated "Rural Settlements — Hamlet" Rural Settlements permit commercial, residential, and employment developments serving the needs of the surrounding areas; the proposal appears to conform to the Durham Region Official Plan; 3.2 Pickering Official Plan - identifies the property as being designated "Rural Settlements — Rural Hamlets" and Hamlet Commercial within the Whitevale Settlement Area; - Rural Hamlet areas permit a variety of uses including residential, employment, commercial, community, cultural and recreational uses; - the Whitevale Settlement policies encourage opportunities for enhancing the historic village of Whitevale through the introduction of arts and craft studios, custom workshops and small-scale commercial enterprises on suitable sites, provided the historic character of the village and the interests of neighbouring residents are respected; - the adopted heritage district guidelines and heritage district permit process apply to development within the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District; - Schedule III to the Pickering Official Plan — "Resource Management" identifies the western portion of the subject property as being within a Shoreline and Stream Corridor area; - the applicant's proposal will be assessed against the policies and the provisions of the Pickering Official Plan during the further processing of the application; 3.3 Zoning By-law 3037 - the subject property is currently zoned "(H)HMC9" — Hamlet Commercial Zone by Zoning By-law 3037 as amended by By-laws 2677/88 and 5629/00; - a Site Plan Agreement must be entered into between the City and the owner of the property prior to the removal of the "(H)" — Holding symbol preceding the existing "HMC9" zoning; - the "HMC9" zoning permits a dwelling unit, retail store and small implement repair shop; - a zoning by-law amendment is required to permit the proposed additional uses on the property. Information Report No. 06-07 Page 3 4.0 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION 45 4.1 Resident Comments - no comments or objections received to date; 4.2 Agency Comments - no comments or objections received to date; 4.3 Staff Comments in reviewing the application to date, the following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • ensuring that the proposed development is compatible with, and sensitive to, surrounding lands; • the adequacy and location of on-site parking to support the proposed uses; • whether any floor area limitations may be required for the additional uses proposed by the applicant; • review of any flood control requirements; • the impacts of the proposed uses on the existing private sewage system; • ensuring that the application be reviewed in consultation with Heritage Pickering, and ensuring that the change of use for the existing building meet all necessary fire protection, health standards and building codes. - the Planning & Development Department will conclude its position on the application and its design after it has received and assessed comments from the circulated departments, agencies and public; - the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee has been previously consulted on this proposal; - any alterations to the building will require a Heritage District Permit in addition to other City approvals, including Site Plan Approval. 5.0 PROCEDURAL INFORMATION - written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning & Development Department; - oral comments may be made at the Public Information Meeting; - all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Planning Report prepared by the Planning & Development Department for a subsequent meeting of Council and/or a Committee of Council; - if you wish to be notified of Council's decision regarding either the proposed zoning by-law amendment application, you must request such in writing to the City Clerk; Information Report No. 06-07 Page 4 if a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the City of Pickering in respect of the proposed zoning by-law amendment, does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Pickering before the zoning by-law is passed, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal; if you wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision of the proposed zoning by-law amendment application, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law for this proposal. 6.0 OTHER INFORMATION 6.1 Appendix No. I list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the application at the time of writing the report; 6.2 Information Received a copy of the applicant's submitted plan is available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Carla Pierini Planner II CP:ld Attachments Copy: Director, Planning & Development Lynda T lor, MCIP, XPP Manager, Development Review 47 APPENDIX NO. I TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 06-07 COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS (1) none received to date COMMENTING AGENCIES (1) none received to date COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS (1) none received to date ATTACMENT# TO INFORMATION REPORT# D6 48 0 0 0 0 Z -('H U ]RCHW NSTREET J J_ H Q C to ATTAC *m4T#? 'o INFORMATION FM5Q #, -07 INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S SUBMITTED PLAN A 11/06- R. GOSLING WHITEVALE ROAD 61.6m NowI 1 122 2 16 17 1 �I =5.10 3 � f10 .... _ a PaoAoero .6.50.-"L—. -. owi�vwi 4 I. COi 9 I. 5 - 6 e EXISTING I 6 +ems. BUILDING18 12 20 Q I i -.- �-'1 rii •� 1. L ISI 1 9• ICMM[ L.L., U mc.ne NRtfo � t1eAt3 J aox•ou+rH MIlL60 .. 'v.o• ..........' : PART 5 PLAN 40R 1419 S rr O C I 01O (Q `°U SEPTIC I .�' i FIELDLL tGARAGE� I t,` - -.-.- i' Moll � i0'Y .,.,..o b•, [ 21 22 1 61.3m U L—� N THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES SECTION, JUNE 1B, 2007.