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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD 09-03 41 REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE Report Number: PD 09-03 Date: January 28, 2003 From: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development Subject: Disposal of Lands Blocks 7,8 and 9, Plan 40M-1599, Pickering (Glen Eden Court) Our file: RE0203 (d) Recommendation: A Resolution should be passed to: (a) authorize a City-initiated Minor Variance Application on Block 7, Plan 40M-1599, to permit the construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings; (b) declare the land described as that part of Block 7, Plan 40M-1599, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-XXXX surplus to the needs of the Corporation for the purpose of sale; (c) declare the lands described as those parts of Block 7, Plan 40M-1599, designated as Parts 2 and 3, Plan 40R-XXXX and Blocks 8 and 9, Plan 40M-1599 surplus to the needs of the Corporation and authorize their conveyance as follows: (i) Part 2, Plan 40R-XXXX and Block 8 to the adjacent owner of the lands to the north for nominal consideration; and (ii) Part 3, Plan 40R-XXXX and Block 9 to the adjacent owner of the lands to the south for nominal consideration; authorize that the adjacent landowners be given a first right of refusal to purchase that part of Block 7, Plan 40M-1599, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-XXXX and in the event their right is not exercised or any submitted offer refused, authorize the sale of the Part 1 lands via the Public Tender process or on the open market in accordance with the City's procedures to regulate the sale of municipal real property as set out in By-law 5627/00; and Report to Planning Committee PO 09-03 42 Subject: Disposal of Lands (Glen Eden Court) Date: January 28, 2003 Page 2 (e) authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all documentation necessary to effect the conveyances and any required easements. Executive Summary: In 2001, the City undertook a process to review all municipally-owned properties to determine which properties were no longer required for municipal purposes. It has been determined that the subject property known legally as Blocks 7, 8 and 9, Plan 40M-1599 is no longer required by the City and may be disposed of. Financial Implications: The minimum net proceeds to the City from the sale of this property will be determined following the submission of offers. Advertising, appraisal, survey costs and legal fees/disbursements are approximately $3,000.00. Background: The subject property was conveyed to the City for future road purposes as a condition of draft plan approval 18T-86037 (now Plan 40M-1599) in 1989. The original draft plan of subdivision for Glen Eden Court was designed to accommodate a future road connection to the properties that front onto Kingston Road east of Glen Eden Court. It has since been determined that the road connection is no longer needed (as access to those properties may be obtained directly from Kingston Road) and the subject property known legally as Blocks 7, 8 and 9, Plan 40M-1599 may be disposed of. The property currently has a lot frontage of 20.0 metres and an "SO-SA" zoning as in By-Law 3036, as amended by By-Law 2896/88. The current zoning and frontage permits the construction of a pair of semi-detached units, however By-law 2896/88 stipulates that no more than 34 dwelling units shall be permitted on the street. Accordingly, in order to permit any development on the land proposed for sale, a City- initiated minor variance to amend the maximum dwelling unit provision necessary to allow for a development of 36 units on the street. The sale of the subject property will be subject to the following conditions: Block 7: (a) that a pair of semi-detached dwelling units be constructed on the property; and Report to Planning Committee PD 09-03 Subject: Disposal of Lands (Glen Eden Court) Date: January 28, 2003 43 Page 3 (b) that a 2.5 metre strip of land be severed from the northerly and southerly limits of Block 7 (Parts 2 and 3) and conveyed to the adjacent owners. As the adjoining lots were anticipated to be flankage lots, the additional side yard will mitigate the impact of the new dwellings on the existing landowners. Blocks 8 and 9 Blocks 8 and 9 were conveyed to the City as corner roundings which are no longer required. Block 8 will be conveyed by the City to the northerly owner and Block 9 will be conveyed by the City to the easterly owner, for nominal consideration. Further, prior to obtaining a building permit for the subject lands, the purchaser would be required to: (i) (ii) install full municipal services; provide for utility and drainage easements if necessary; (iii) provide an architectural design statement to ensure compatibility with the existing streetscape; (iv) (v) pay appropriate development charges and other fees as required; and replace a portion of the fence along the rear property line (1.8 metre wood privacy) on top of the retaining wall, both to comply with the Subdivision Agreement and for safety. Meetings have been held with the Glen Eden Court residents and notwithstanding general concerns respecting on-street parking and the removal of what is currently being used as an open space playground, there was no specific objection to staff's recommendations for the development of this Block. The meeting was attended by Ward 2 Regional and City Councillors. A request has been made of staff by the two owners whose properties lie directly adjacent to the subject property that they be given a first right of refusal to purchase the property. The Solicitor for the City is in support of this request and staff will provide an opportunity to these individuals upon the conclusion of the minor variance process. In the event they choose not to exercise their right or, in the event offers submitted by them are refused, staff will continue with the sale process via the City's Public Tender process, and if not successful by that method, on the open market. Once the Resolution has been passed to declare the lands surplus to the City, the appropriate notice will be published and the provisions of the Municipal Act and Sale of Surplus land Policy compiled with. Report to Planning Committee PD 09-03 . 44 Date: January 28, 2003 Subject: Disposal of Lands (Glen Eden Court) Page 4 It is therefore being recommended that a Resolution be passed to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) authorize a City-initiated Minor Variance Application on Block 7, Plan 40M-1599, to permit the construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings; declare the land described as that part of Block 7, Plan 40M-1599, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-XXXX surplus to the needs of the Corporation for the purpose of sale; declare the lands described as those parts of Block 7, Plan 40M-1599, designated as Parts 2 and 3, Plan 40R-XXXX and Blocks 8 and 9, Plan 40M-1599 surplus to the needs of the Corporation and authorize their conveyance as follows: (i) Part 2, Plan 40R-XXXX and Block 8 to the adjacent owner of the lands to the north for nominal consideration; and (ii) Part 3, Plan 40R-XXXX and Block 9 to the adjacent owner of the lands to the south for nominal consideration; authorize that the adjacent landowners be given a first right of refusal to purchase that part of Block 7, Plan 40M-1599, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-XXXX and in the event their right is not exercised or any submitted offer refused, authorize the sale of the Part 1 lands via the Public Tender process or on the open market in accordance with the City's procedures to regulate the sale of municipal real property as set out in By-law 5627/00; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all documentation necessary to effect the conveyances and any required easements. Subject: Disposal of Lands (Glen Eden Court) Date: January 28, 2003 45 Page 5 Report to Planning Committee PD 09-03 Attachments: 1. Location Mapping/Site Sketch. Prepared By: Approved I Endorsed By: , , ;Q.~/ Denise By Coordinator, Property & Development Services DB:bg Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council , . ATl Þ,CHMEm # I TO r;~\JRl Ii PO cç1- 0':::7 . ~ 46 w ::> z w ~ w > æ c >- a:: a:: w CD W ....J CD ~ « a:: . . ~ ~ cr::: BLOC cr::: 0 0 E Z Z "1 I"- W E BLOCK 7 W E CO! CO! 0 0 0 0 C\J C\J E W W "1 I"- Z Z W BLOC 9 W -.-J -.-J C) C) DISPOSAL OF LANDS BLOCKS 7,8 & 9, PLAN 40M-1599(GLEN EDEN COURn l' DATE JAN 28. 2003