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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation Report 10-0407 INFORMATION REPORT NO. 10-04 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF August 5, 2004 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 3/04 David Chester 2195 Uxbridge -Pickering Townline Road (North Part of Lot 14, Concession 9) 1.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the subject property is located on the south side of the Uxbridge -Pickering Townline Road, east of Brock Road (see Location Map, Attachment #1); the subject property has an area of approximately 16 hectares, a lot frontage of approximately 413 metres, and currently supports a detached dwelling and accessory structure; agricultural and residential uses currently surround the subject property. 2.0 APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL the applicant proposes to amend the current zoning of the subject property in order to permit a three (3) bedroom bed & breakfast establishment as an additional use within the existing dwelling, and to allow for a greater floor area than is permitted by the zoning by-law for an existing home-based business (a recording studio) within the existing dwelling; the applicant has recently requested that this application be amended in order to permit the home-based business to be located within an accessory structure on the subject property; Information Report No. 10-04 98 Page 2 the applicant is considering the future relocation of the existing home-based business into the existing accessory structure located at the west side of the dwelling, this relocation would require the renovation and expansion of the accessory structure to accommodate the home-based business, any expansion of the structure would be directed away from the adjacent woodlands; a total floor area of 75 square metres is proposed for the home-based business; a site plan showing the existing buildings on the property is attached (see Attachment #2). 3.0 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING 3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan - identifies the subject property as being designated "Major Open Space System — Oak Ridges Moraine"; the proposal appears to conform to the Durham Region Official Plan; 3.2 Pickering Official Plan - identifies the subject property as being located within an "Open Space System — Natural Area"; this designation allows for residential dwellings and uses accessory thereto; the applicant's proposal conforms to the policies of the Pickering Official Plan; 3.3 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan the subject property is designated "Natural Core Area" within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; - other land use designations identified on the property include "Landform Conservation Area — Category 1" and "Low Aquifer Vulnerability"; the Plan also identifies a stream and woodlands on the subject property (see Attachment #3); - uses permitted within Natural Core Areas include, but are not limited to, bed & breakfast establishments and home businesses; - all uses within the Oak Ridges Moraine are required to comply with all relevant sections of the Plan; - the applicant's proposal complies with the policies of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; 3.4 Zoning By-law 3037/00 - the subject property is currently zoned "A" — Rural Agricultural Zone, by Zoning By-law 3037, as amended; information Report No. 10-04 Page 3 99 the existing zoning permits a detached dwelling, accessory structures, and a home-based business to a maximum of 50 square metres in size within the dwelling; a zoning by-law amendment is required to permit the bed & breakfast establishment as an additional use, and to allow for a home-based business 75 square metres in size to be located within the dwelling or in an accessory structure on the property. 4.0 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION 4.1 Resident Comments none received to date; 4.2 Agency Comments - none received to date; 4.3 Staff Comments Fire Services requests that a "Life Safety Study" be prepared by an architect or engineer, clearly indicating how the building meets both the Ontario Building and Fire Codes, this study is to be accompanied by a set of drawings bearing the seal of the architect or engineer. 4.3.1 Other Matters - in reviewing the application to date, the following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • compatibility with the surrounding area; • ensuring that the existing dwelling meets both the Ontario Building Code and Fire Code; • appropriateness of the proposed size and future location of the home-based business; • examination of the parking requirements for the proposed use to ensure adequate parking is provided. 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 or a Committee of Council; 10 nformation Report No. 10-04 Page 4 if you wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law for this proposal; if you wish to be notified of Council's decision regarding this proposal, you must request such in writing to the City Clerk. 6.0 OTHER INFORMATION 6.1 Appendix No. 1 list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing report. Carla Pierini Planner I CXP:Id Attachments PU, (--I'1 A Copy: Director, Planning & Development °;NA - 61) Catherine Rose, M7 --. IP, RPP Manager, Policy 11 APPENDIX NO. 1 TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 10-04 COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS (1) none to date; COMMENTING AGENCIES (1) none to date; COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS (1) Planning & Development Department; (2) Fire Services. 12 ATTACHMENT # �r70� O0� INFORMATION TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE • • PROPERTY • • EGIO\AL_ FIOAD City of Pickering Planning & Development Department PROPERTY DESCRIPTION CON 9 N PT LOT 14 OWNER D. CHESTER FILE No. A 03/04 FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY PN -RURAL PA- DATE MAY 19, 2004 SCALE 1:7500 DRAWN BY JB CHECKED BY CP ION 9 PICKERIN z z U 10 G z a ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN LOT 1 ATTACHMENT#? t0 INFORMATIONREPORT# /0 - 041 INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S SUBMITTED PLAN A 03/04 - D. CHESTER EXISTING FRAME BUILDING EXISTING DWELLING UXBRIDGE-PICKERING TOWN LINE ROAD LOT 14, CONCESSION 9, • CITY OF PICKERING SWIMMING POOL 331.8m THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION MAPPING AND DESIGN, JUNE 22, 2004. . 4 ATTACHMENT# 3 TO INFORMATION REPORT# /° 2195 UXBRIDGE PICKERING TOWNLINE ROAD Wetlands .Woodlands Fish Lakes Streams