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AGENDA
STATUTORY
PUBLIC INFORMATION
MEETING
Anne Greentree
Supervisor, Legislative Services
APRIL 19, 2001
CITY OF PICKERING
STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
Pursuant to the Planning Act
AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2001
7:00 p.m.
CHAIR: COUNCILLOR MCLEAN
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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 41/00
1094511 ONTARIO INC. (FORMERLY ESTATE OF R. SWARTZ)
PART OF LOTS 6 & 7, PLAN 489
(NORTH-WEST CORNER OF WALNUT LAND
AND KINGSTON ROAD)
Explanation of application, as outlined in Information Report #13-01 by Planning
Staff.
Comments from the applicant.
Comments from those having an interest in the application.
Response from applicant.
Staff response.
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DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDMSION APPLICATION SP 2000-04
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 02/01
SEAN MICHAEL GREENE
PART OF LOT 3, PLAN 282
(ROCKWOOD DRIVE~ NORTH OF HOGARTH STREET)
Explanation of application, as outlined in Information Report #12-01 by Planning
Staff.
Commems from the applicant.
Comments from those having an interest in the application.
Response from applicant.
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5. Staffresponse.
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OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OPA 01-001/P
CITY-INITIATED: LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH AREA DETAILED REVIEW
PART OF LOTS 22 AND 23, RANGE 3, B.F.C.
(LANDS ON BOTH SIDES OF COMMERCE STREET, EXTENDING WEST
TO FRENCHMAN'S BAY AND SOUTH TO THE LAKE ONTARIO
SHORELINE~ ALONG BOTH SIDES OF LIVERPOOL ROAD)
Explanation of application, as outlined in Information Report #11-01 by Planning
Staff.
Commems fi.om the applicant.
Comments fi.om those having an interest in the application.
Response fi.om applicant.
Staff'response.
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(IV) ADJOURNMENT
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PICKERIN
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INFORMATION REPORT NO. 13-01
FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF
April 19, 2001
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 41/00
1094511 Ontario Inc. (formerly Estate orR. Swartz)
Part of Lots 6 and 7, Plan 489
(Northwest comer of Walnut Lane and Kingston Road)
City of Picketing
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PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
the subject property is located on the northwest comer of Walnut Lane and Kingston
Road;
a property location map is provided for reference (see Attachment #1);
the subject property is approximately 0.28 of a hectare in size, and is currently vacant;
residential land uses surround the subject property to the west, north and east, and
commercial uses are located directly south of the subject lands across Kingston Road.
APPLICANT'S PROPOSAl,
- the applicant proposes to construct a two-storey building, approximately 1422 square
metres in size;
- the proposed building is intended to support primarily business and professional
offices, and associated personal service, retail and cafeteria uses;
a reduction of the applicant's submitted site plan is provided for reference (see
Attachment #2);
- the proposed two-storey building is intended to be located to the front of the subject
lands (in close proximity to Kingston Road);
- the parking area supporting the proposed building would be located to the rear of the
property (and proposed building), and would be accessed from Walnut Lane through
both one-way and two-way traffic aisles;
- approximately 55 parking spaces are proposed to support the proposed development
(resulting in a proposed parking ratio of approximately 3.8 parking spaces per 100
square metres of building gross floor area).
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
Durham Regional Official Plan
the subject lands fall within the "Living Area" designation, where development is
intended to be predominantly for housing purposes;
in addition, limited office development and limited retailing of goods and services is
permitted in appropriate locations, as components of mixed use developments,
provided that Community and Local Central areas are designated in the area
municipal official plan, and the functions and characteristics of such Central Areas
are not adversely affected;
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Information Report No. 13-01
Page 2
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- when considering development applications within "Living Areas", regard shall be
had to, among other things,
the achievement of compact urban form, including intensive residential, office,
retail, service and mixed uses along arterial roads and in conjunction with present
and potential transit facilities; and,
the use of good urban design principles including, but not limited to, the
consolidation of special purpose commercial uses into nodes, with particular
emphasis on common internal traffic circulation and restricted access to arterial
roads by means of service or collector roads, wherever possible;
Pickering Official Plan
designates the subject lands "Mixed Use Area - Mixed Corridor" within the Town
Centre Neighbourhood;
permissible uses within this designation include residential, the retailing of goods and
services, office restaurants, community, cultural and recreational uses, and special
purpose commercial uses;
- this designation encourages uses to serve a broader area at a community scale and
intensity;
when establishing performance standards, restrictions and provisions for Mixed Use
Areas, City Council shall have particular regard to encouraging development in an
integrated manner for a wide variety of uses and purposes, and encourage
intensification over time, up to the maximum floor space indices outlined in the Plan;
- Council shall ensure that Mixed Uses Areas are designated and developed consistent
with the community design provisions of the Official Plan (Chapters Nine and
Thirteen), and any development guidelines that may be established in the Town
Centre Neighbourhood;
the subject property falls within a "Detailed Review Area" that identifies areas within
a specific neighbourhood as; priorities for the preparation of detailed land use,
transportation, design or other development guidelines;
in undertaking a review, City Council may, among other things, examine the specific
land use mix and arrangement, the scale and intensity of use, the transportation
network, community design requirements, and any other matters Council deems
necessary;
- Kingston Road is identified as a "Type-B Arterial Road", designed to carry moderate
volumes of traffic at moderate speeds with some access restrictions;
Kingston Road is further identified as a "transit spine", where a higher level of transit
service is encouraged within the City's Urban Area;
- Walnut Lane is identified as a "Collector Road", designed to provide access to
individual properties, to local roads, and to other collector and arterial roads;
Kingston Road Corridor Urban Design and Development Guidelines
the subject property falls within the "Town Centre West" precinct as outlined in the
Kingston Road Corridor Urban Design and Development Guidelines;
this precinct is recognized as a transition zone between the Whites Road Corridor
precinct and the Downtown Core precinct;
the Town Centre West precinct is encouraged to evolve over the long term into a
pedestrian-friendly, mixed use neighbourhood that will act as an extension to the
Downtown Core, especially east of Walnut Lane;
objectives for development within this precinct include:
creating a mainstreet character along Kingston Road;
encouraging low rise buildings on both the north and south side of Kingston
Road;
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· generally encouraging residential uses, and retail and community uses may be
permitted (particularly on the ground floor of buildings fronting Kingston Road);
· promoting this precinct as the downtown west neighbourhood, offering varied
business and residential opportunities, and other land uses that benefit from being
in close proximity to the downtown;
· encouraging commercial intensification at intersections; and,
· providing strong north-south pedestrian links at Walnut Lane;
Zoning By-law 3036
the subject property is currently zoned "R3" - Residential Detached Dwelling Zone,
by Zoning By-law 3036, as amended;
this zoning currently permits one detached dwelling to be established on the subject
lands;
an amendment to the Zoning By-law is required to implement the applicant's
proposed development.
RESULTS OF CIRCULATION
4.1 Resident Comments
4.2
- no resident comments have been received to-date;
Agency Comments
No Objections or Concerns: - Durham District School Board.
4.3 Staff Comments
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4.3.2
in reviewing the application to-date, the following matters have been identified by
staff for further review and consideration:
Integrated Development
- ensuring that the proposed development is compatible with surrounding existing land
uses;
- ensuring that development on the subject lands does not prejudice the appropriate
future development of lands to the west, considering property access (both shared and
individual), grading and servicing, and development design;
- reviewing future shared access opportunities for lands to the west through the subject
lands, where appropriate; and,
- reviewing the intensity and nature of proposed uses to ensure that resultant
development is sensitive to existing residential uses surrounding the subject lands;
Site Plan Matters
- determining the appropriate amount of on-site parking needed to serve the proposed
building;
- reviewing opportunities for upgraded design and landscaping features, considering
plantings, fenestration, site lighting, building design and materials and other
enhancements and features; and,
- ensuring the provision of appropriate vehicular and pedestrian access arrangements;
0 0/l Information Report No. 13-01 Page 4
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Technical Matters
examining the planned alignment for Walnut Lane, including the potential need for
future road widening;
determining the extent of any '"surplus" land from the Kingston Road road allowance
available to be acquired by the owner of the subject lands; and,
encouraging the urbanization of the Kingston Road frontage in consultation with the
Region of Durham.
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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;
- 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.
OTHER INFORMATION
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6.3
Appendix No. I
list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City
Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing the
report;
Information Received
full-scale copies of the Applicant's submitted plan are available for viewing at the
offices of the City of Picketing Planning & Development Department;
Company Principal
- applicant advises that the principals of 1094511 Ontario Inc. are Mr. John Moniz, Mr.
Ron Gordon and Mr. Brian O'Donaghue.
Ron Taylor
Planner 2
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Lynda Taylor, d~ICIP, RPP
Manager, Current Operations
Copy: Director, Planning & Development
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APPENDIX NO. I TO
INFORMATION REPORT NO.
COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS
(1) none to-date
COMMENTING AGENCIES
(1) Durham District School Board
COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS
(1) Planning & Development Department
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOT 7 AND PART OF LOT 6, PLAN 489
OWNER 1094511ONTARIO INC. DATE MAR16,2001 DRAWNBY RC ~"/~
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SITE STATISTICS:
LOT DESCRIPTION:
PARTS OF LOTS 6 AND 7
REGISTERED PLAN 489
CITY OF PICKERINO,
REG. MUN. OF DURHAM
PROPOSED ZONING: Cl + USES
LOT AREA= .2872 HA (2872.2 1~2)
.7o9 AC (30.914 SF)
BUILBING COVERAGE: 33~ MAX
(;FA: 1422 M2 (15,305 SF)
SETBACKS:
FRONT YARD: 1.5 M (5
SIDE YARD: INTERNAL 1.5M (SFT)
F'LANKAGE 1.5M (5 FT)
REAR YARD: 35.0 M (114.82 FT)
HEIGHT: 15.25 M (50 FT)
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE:
AISLES: 790.71 M2 (8,512 SF)
PARKING SPACES:
822.55 M2 (8,852 SF)
LO.S.: 548.30 M2 (5.902 SF)
(L.O.S. INCLUDES WALKWAYS)
RATIO: 19~
PARKING:
NO. OF SPACES: 55
RATIO SPACES PER 93 M2:5.59
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INFORMATION REPORT NO. 12-01
FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF
April :19, 2001
IN ACCORDANCE WITH TH[; PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS
OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13
SUBJECT:
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP 2000-04.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/01
Sean Michael Greene
Part of Lot 3, Plan 2812
(Rockwood Drive, north of Hogarth Street)
City of Picketing
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PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
the site consists of land assembled from nine developed large lot residential properties
located between Pinegrove Avenue and Woodview Avenue, north of
Rockwood Drive which hms north from Hogarth Street (see Attachment #1 for the
location map);
this site has an area of approximately 1.5 hectares, and includes one existing dwelling
in the north-west comer;
the site is generally level, currently occupied by rear yards maintained by the existing
residential property owners, one,, detached dwelling and various fencing, accessory
buildings, hedges, trees and other' vegetation;
the site is situated between deep lots occupied by detached dwellings fronting onto
Woodview Avenue to the east and Pinegrove Avenue to the west. The site is situated
immediately north of detached dwellings located on the north side of Hogarth Street
and Rockwood Drive.
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APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL
the applicant proposes to develop the subject site with detached dwellings on 15 lots
with minimum frontages of 15 metres, minimum side yards of 1.2 metres, minimum
front yards of 4.5 metres and maximum lot coverages of 38% of lot areas;
the proposed lots are to have lot depths of between 36 and 67 metres;
the proposed lots are intended to :Front onto a northerly extension of Rockwood Drive;
the applicant's submitted plan is included as Attachment #2;
new homes would be constructed on all of the proposed lots, with demolition of the
dwelling on the north-west comer required to accommodate new dwellings at that
location.
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OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
Durham Regional Official Plan
designates the site as "Living Area" where lands are to be used predominantly for
housing purposes;
Information Report -No. 12-01
Page 2
3.2
Pickering Official Plan
- designates the site "Urban Residential - Low Density Area", located within the
Highbush Neighbourhood;
this designation permits residential uses at a net residential density up to and
including 30 dwellings per net hectare;
- this development proposes a net site density of approximately 12.5 units per hectare,
which is within the permitted density range;
- the Official Plan contains a policy that development shall maximize the efficiency of
existing infrastructure and minimize the consumption of vacant land by the addition
of residential units within the South Pickering Urban Area;
- the site is within the Highbush Neighbourhood, and is subject to neighbourhood
policies. Those policies include:
a proposed road connection of the northern part of Rockwood Drive to the
southern part of Rockwood Drive;
provision of a new local road connection between Woodview and Pine Grove
Avenues through the review of development proposals and in consultation
with land owners;
encourage development in this area to be compatible with the character of
existing development and preserve significant vegetation. The character to be
considered includes low lot coverage, existing lotting pattern, style and siting
of dwellings and significant mature vegetation. New dwellings and lots
fronting new internal streets are to create density and lot frontage gradients
with development fronting the existing older roads by use of buffering
between the new and existing development, careful establishment of lot lines
and siting of new dwellings to reflect existing building setbacks and yard
depths, and to protect significant vegetation.
all new lots created by this application are to have minimum lot frontages of
approximately 15 metres, and minimum lot depths ranging between 36 and 67 metres;
this proposal will extend Rockwood Drive further north with potential further
extension in the future, if and when similar back-lot infill development proceeds in
the area to the north between this proposed development and the draft approved
Molinaro subdivision.
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4.1
Zoning By-law 3036
- the site is zoned "R4" - One-Family Detached Dwelling Fourth Density Zone in
By-law 3036;
- this zoning permits detached dwellings on lots with minimum frontages of 15 metres
and minimum lot areas of 460 square metres;
- amendment to the standard provisions for front yard setback, side yard setback and lot
coverage of the "R4" zoning is required in order to permit this proposal. Table 1, at
the end of this Information Report, shows the standard "R4" provisions and the
applicant's proposal for zoning these lands.
RESULTS OF CIRCULATION (see Attachments # 3 - 10)
Resident Comments
- No written comments have been received to date.
4.2
Agency Comments
Durham District School Board - has no objections to the proposal, and indicates that the
eight elementary pupils that could be generated by this development can be
accommodated within existing school facilities (see Attachment #3).
Information Report No. 12-01 Page 3
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4.3.1
Canada Post - indicates that the existing Community Mailbox site in the area can be
reconfigured to accommodate the new lots in this plan of subdivision (see
Attachment #4).
Durham Catholic District School Board - advises that the Board has no objection to this
~ian of subdivision, that these lands ~a]~-within the catchment area of St. Monica Catholic
Elementary School and that this development can be expected to yield three elementary
school students (see Attachment #5).
Veridian Connections - advises that electric service is available on the road allowance
touching this property; that a servici:ng agreement must be signed with the Corporation in
order to obtain servicing; and that the applicant's civil consultant must forward a first
submission civil design so that a preliminary design and estimate can be completed (see
Attachment #6).
Enbridge Consumers Gas requests a number of conditions be included in the
subdivision agreement. The applicant must agree to co-ordinate preparation of an overall
utility distribution plan, construct streets to municipal standards and satisfy Enbridge
respecting grading of streets and provision of field survey information. Since the natural
gas distribution system will be installed within the proposed road allowances, no
easements will be required (see Attachment #7).
Le Conseil Scholaire de District du Centre-Sud-Ouest - advised that they have no
comments or objections to the proposed subdivision plan (see Attachment #8).
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - indicates that the subject lands are not
impacted by any natural features under their jurisdiction and that TRCA has no
objections to approval of this application (see Attachment #9).
Hydro One Networks Inc. - indicates that they have no objections to the proposed plan as
presently laid out (see Attachment #10).
Staff Comments
Preliminary Review of the Draft Plan
a similar subdivision is proceeding to final approval farther to the north (the Molinaro
subdivision that will result in the construction of a further portion of the Rockwood
Drive connection (see Attachment #1). When further development occurs on the
other block north of the Molinaro subdivision, and similar back-lot infill subdivision
occurs between the subject deve]topment and the Molinaro subdivision, the northern
and southern parts of Rockwood ]Drive can be connected;
options for a suitable location t%r an east-west connection between Pinegrove and
Woodview Avenues will be reviewed, along with the issue of whether it should occur
through the subject lands;
the reasons why the rear lot lines at the eastern edge of the proposed subdivision are
staggered and whether this is appropriate will be evaluated;
the draft plan will be reviewed to ensure that orderly development occurs that is
compatible with the character of the area;
an appropriate use of the 7.62 metre right-of-way currently providing access to the
existing dwelling in the north-west comer of this subdivision will be recommended;
the relationship of Block 55 to the west and this subdivision will be examined;
the proposed variations from the "R4" zoning standards for front yards, side yards
and lot coverage will be evaluated;
appropriate treatment for the rear yard of the lot fronting onto Pinegrove Avenue that
is not part of this subdivision (between proposed Lots//4 and #5) Will be evaluated;
a cul-de-sac will have to be constructed at the northern end of the extension of
Rockwood Drive with appropriate setbacks from a new road bulb.
Information Report-No. 12-01
Page 4
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6.1
Technical Matters
a tree inventory and preliminary preservation plan, along with a preliminary grading
plan, will be required prior to preparation of Planning recommendations for Council's
consideration;
location of existing buildings and structures on the subject lands must be identified by
the applicant prior to preparation of Planning recommendations for Council's
consideration;
no noise report will be required because this site is sufficiently distant from the
C.N.R. railway line south of Hogarth Street, the high berms along most of the north
side of the railway and the intervening houses provide sufficient noise attenuation for
the subject site.
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;
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.
OTHER INFORMATION
Appendix I
lists the comments received on this proposal at the time that this Information Report
· was written;
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6.3
Information Received
full-scale copies of the applicant's submitted plan are available for viewing at the
offices of the City of Picketing Planning & Development Department;
Site Landowners
the applicant indicates that the landowners represented by the Sean Greene
application include J. S. Gill, M. S. & J. M. Wylie, S. M. & K. M. Greene,
D. & C. Taylor, J. H. & D. Booth, J. E. & J. Murley, L. & B. Russell, B. J. Plackitt
and F. & I. Molinaro.
Steve Gaunt, MC~, RPP
Planner 2
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Lynda Taylor, MC~, RPP
Manager, Current Operations
Copy: Director, Planning & Development
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TABLE 1
LOT FRONTAGE
R4 Zoning Standards
15 metres
Applicant's Proposal
15 metres
LOT AREA
460 square metres
460 square metres
MINIMUM SIDE YARDS
1.5 metres (one side)
2.4 metres (other side)
1.2 metres (each side)
MINIMUM FRONT YARDS
7.5 metres
4.5 metres
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE 33% 38%
APPENDIX I TO
INFORMATION REPORT NO. 12-01
01.3
COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS
(1) No written comments received.
COMMENTING AGENCIES
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(6)
(7)
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The Durham District School Board
Canada Post
The Durham District Catholic School Board
Veridian Connections
Enbridge Consumers Gas
Le Conseil Scholaire de District du Centre-Sud-Ouest
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Hydro One Networks Inc.
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THE
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Facilities Sep.~ices
400 Taunton Road East
~itby, Ontario
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Telephone: (905) 666-$500
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March 19, 2000
The City of Pickering
Planning Dept., Picketing Civic Centre
One The Esplanade
Picketing, On
L1V 6K7
HAR 2 3 2001
CITY OF PICKERING
PICKERING, ONTARIO
Attention: Mr. Steve Gaunt
Dear Mr. Gaunt
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP 2000-04
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/01
Scan Michael Greene
Part of Lot 3, Plan 282
(North of Hogarth St., between Woodview Ave.
& Pine Grove Ave.)
City of Pickering
Staff has reviewed the information on the above noted application and has
the following comments...
Approximately 8 elementary pupils could be generated by the above
noted application.
It is intended that any pupils generated by the above noted plan be
accommodated within an existing school facility.
Under the mandate of the Durham District School Board, staff has
no objections.
Yours truly,
Christine Nancekivell,
Planner
CN:em
'RECEIVED
MAR 2 3 2001
CITY OF PICKERING
PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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DELIVERY PLANNING
1860 MIDLAND AVE 2ND FL.
SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 5Al
(416)285-5385(T)
(416)285-7624(F)
DECEMBER 27, 2000
Mr. N. Carroll
Director of Planning
City of Picketing
1 The Esplanade
Picketing On L1V 6K7
Dear Mr. Carroll,
RE: Appli .cation for Approval of a Plan of Subdivision
Durham Region File No.: S-P-2000-04
Applicant: Remax Executive Realty Inc.
Lot: 34 Concession: 1
Ref. No.: 65663
(Extension of Rockwood Dr north of Hogarth St)
There is an existing Community Mailbox site in the area that can be reconfigured
to accommodate these new lots in this plan of subdivision.
If you have any questions, please call me at 416-285-5385.
Sincerely,
Debbie Greenwood
Delivery Planner
cc: Tom Cadman, Durham Region
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THE DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Catholic Education: Learning & Living in Faith
January 10, 2001
Tom Cadman
Current Operations Branch
Planning Department
The Regional Municipality of Durham
1615 Dundas St. E., Box 623
4th Floor Lang Tower, West Building
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 6A3
Dear Mr. Cadman:
Re:
Draft Plan of Subdivision S-P-2000-0.4
Remax Executive Realty Inc.
Lot 34, Concession 1
City of Picketing
Reft No.: 65658
JAN 1 2 Z001
CITY OF PICKER
PICKERING, ONTARI
RECEIVED
JAN 1 2 2001
CITY OF PICKERING
PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
At the regular Board meeting of Monday, ,January 8, 2001 the following motion was
approved:
"THAT the Durham Catholic District School Board indicate in its comments to the
Regional Municipality of Durham and the City of Pickering that the Board has no
objection to Plan of Subdivision S-P-2000-04."
The subject lands affected by this Plan of Subdivision fall within the catchment area of
St. Monica Catholic Elementary School. The yield from this development will be 3
students.
Ge~Sincerely yours, I~)'~'t~~
Controller of Planning and Admissions
:cc:: :iNeil; Caffoll; C~:of PiCkering ~
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650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario LIJ 7C4
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2001-01-08
BRIDGE
Consumers Gas
MR N CARROLL - DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
CITY OF PICKERING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
1 THE ESPLANADE
PICKERING ON L1V 6K7
Dear Sirs
JAN 1 0 2001
CITY' OF PICKERING
PICKERIN~I, ONTARIO
Re:
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
REGION FILE NO. S-P-2000-04
REF. NO. 65653
REMAX EXECUTIVE REALTY INC
It is requested that the following conditions be included in the subdivision agreement.
The owner is to co-ordinate the preparation of an overall utility distribution plan to the
satisfaction of all effected authorities.
Streets are to be constructed in accordance with the municipal standards.
The owner shall grade all streets to final elevation prior to the installation of the gas lines, and
provide the necessary field survey information required for the installation of the gas lines, all to
the satisfaction of Enbridge Consumers Gas..
All of the natural gas distribution system 'will be installed within the proposed road allowances
therefore easements will not be required.
Yours Truly,
Planning Supervisor
(905) 883-2613
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GITY OF PICKERING
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SUBJECT: File no S-P-2000-04
In response to your letter on December 14, 2000 we looked at the revised plan and
confirm that we have no comments or objections.
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March 9, 2001
CFN 32002
Mr. Tom Cadman
Planning Department
City of Pickering
Pickering Civic Centre
One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario
L1V 6K7
Dear Mr. Cadman:
Re:
Application for Approval of a Plan of Subdivision S-P-2000-04
Lot 34, Concession 1
City of Pickering
(Remax Executive Realty Inc.)
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CITY OF PICKERING
PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
We acknowledge receipt of the above noted app. lication and offer the following comments.
A review shows plans to construct a 15 lot in[ill subdivision on the subject lands. The lands are
not impacted by any natural features under the jurisdiction of The Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority. In light of the above TRCA staff have no objections to approval of this
application.
We trust that this is satisfactory.
You rs truly,
Plans Analyst
Development Services Section
Ext. 5306
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INFORMATION REPORT NO. 11-01
FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF
April 19, 2001
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS
OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13
SUBJECT:
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-001/P
City-Initiated: Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review
Part of Lots 22 and 23, Range 3, B.F.C.
(Lands on both sides of Commerce Street, extending west to Frenchman's Bay
and south to the Lake Ontario shoreline, along both sides of Liverpool Road)
City of Picketing
1.0
2.0
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
- the proposed amendment would apply to lands within the Liverpool Road South
Study Area, including both sides of Commerce Street, extending west to
Frenchman's Bay and east to the Hydro Marsh. Both sides of Liverpool Road and the
historic "Village of Fairport" are included (see Attachment #1);
- existing development in the area includes a mixture of housing, marinas, restaurant,
boat storage, marine service, the Region of Durham sewage pumping station, the
former Coolwater Farms aquaculture facility, park and natural open space uses.
BACKGROUND
2.1
Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review
in July, 1999, the City received two major development applications for lands within
an area identified by the Picketing Official Plan as a Detailed Review Area. The
Official Plan requires Council to complete the Detailed Review prior to dealing with
major applications;
in December, 1999, Council endorsed the Terms of Reference for a Detailed Review
of the Liverpool Road South Area to establish comprehensive land use, urban design,
transportation, and environmental management guidelines for the area. The Detailed
Review consists of two parts: Part 1 focused on background information about the
study area, land use, development guidelines and an implementation strategy. Part 2
establishes a design "theme" for the area, and expresses that theme in detailed
architectural, landscape and streetscape guidelines;
the final products of the Review will be a City-initiated Official Plan Amendment,
Development Guidelines including an Implementation Strategy, and Informational
Revisions to the Pickering Official Plan. Some additional information on the
Detailed Review is provided in Attachment #2;
in June, 2000, Council discussed potential amendments to the Picketing Official Plan
resulting from Part 1 of the Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review. At this
meeting, Council:
received as background information the "Liverpool Road South Area Detailed
Review - Part 1, Phase 1 and 2 Reports";
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adopted in principle the "Liverpool Road Waterfront Node Development
Guidelines", the "Liverpool[ Road Waterfront Node Revised Implementation
Strategy", and related informational revisions to the Picketing Official Plan;
directed City Staff to hold a Statutory Public Information Meeting following
Part 2 of the "Liverpool Road South Detailed Review" to discuss potential
amendments to the Pickering Official Plan required to implement the results of
Part 1, as set out in Appendix V to Report Number PD 26-00 and further modified
by Council [Council replaced Clause (m) with a new clause, and deferred
Clauses (g) and (h)];
directed City Staff to commence with Part 2 of the "Liverpool Road South
Detailed Review"; and
directed the City Clerk to fbrward a copy of Staff's Report prepared for that
meeting to various committees and agencies;
copies of Council Resolution #96/00 from the June 2000 meeting, and
Appendix V from Report Number PD 26-00 are provided as Attachments #3 to #4
respectively, to this Report;
in February, 2001, Part 2 of the Review commenced;
in March, 2001, Council directed staff to commence the City-initiated Official Plan
Amendment for the entire Liverpool Road Waterfront Node concurrently with Part 2
of the Review; Council directed that staff hold the required Statutory Public
Information Meeting on April 19, 2001, to consider potential amendments to the
Picketing Official Plan to implement the results of the Detailed Review.
3.0 OFFICIAL PLANS
3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan
the Durham Regional Official Plan designates Frenchman's Bay as a "Waterfront
Place". Waterfront Places shall be developed as focal points along the waterfront, and
exhibit a mix of uses that attract: people for a variety of reasons. The predominant
uses may include marina, recreational, tourist, cultural, and community use.
Residential uses and employment uses may be permitted, which support and
complement the predominant use,,;;
3.2 Pickering Official Plan
currently, the Picketing Official Plan designates a major portion of the area as
"Open Space System - Marina Areas". In addition to conservation, passive and
active recreational uses, and community and cultural uses, this designation identifies
the following permissible uses: marinas, yacht clubs and ancillary uses; marina
supportive uses, restaurants, limited retail uses; limited residential uses in conjunction
with marinas and yacht clubs; aquaculture and other related uses;
the East Spit, the Lake Ontario shoreline, and the Class 2 wetland to the east of
Frenchman's Bay are designated "Open Space System - Natural Areas" by the
Pickering Official Plan. Permissible uses in this category include primarily
conservation, education, restoration, and passive recreation uses;
the balance of the area north to Commerce Street and immediately beyond, is
designated as "Urban Residential[ Areas - Low Density" by the Picketing Official
Plan. This designation permits ptimadly residential development at a density of up to
30 units per net hectare. However, other uses may be permissible including: limited
offices serving the area; retailing of goods and services serving the area; compatible
special purpose commercial uses .serving the area; community cultural and
recreational uses; and compatible employment uses;
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4.0
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
Schedule m of the Plan - "Resource Management" designates portions of the lands
adjacent to the water's edge as "Shorelines and Stream Corridors". This designation
recognizes that certain lands generally associated with water bodies and stream
corridors may feature hazards such as flooding, slope instability and erosion.
PROPOSED PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
General Overview
the purpose of this City-initiated amendment is to put in place new land use
designations and policies for the Liverpool Road South Area, to implement the results
of the Detailed Review. Complementary "Waterfront Node Development Guidelines"
will also be forwarded to Council to assist in implementing the study results, and to
provide further guidance on the policies and designations. The proposed amendment
has been prepared considering comments by the public, landowners and agencies as
well as the modifications by Council during Part 1 of the Review, and considering
comments to-date during Part 2;
the proposed amendment is provided as Appendix I to this Report, and includes both
proposed text policies and proposed schedule changes. It is proposed that the
Picketing Official Plan be amended by:
1. redesignating certain lands to "Open Space System - Marina Areas" on Schedule I
- Land Use Structure, as follows: lands on the south side of Annland Street west
of Liverpool Road; lands on the east side of Liverpool Road south of
Wharf Street; and lands on the east side of Liverpool Road known as
"CoolwaterFarms" together with the abutting City-owned lands [see
Schedule A to Appendix I];
2. revising the boundary of the "Wetlands" designation on Schedule m - Resource
Management, to reflect new mapping of the provincially significant
"Hydro Marsh" wetland [see Schedule B to Appendix I]; and
3. replacing policy 11.4 - Bay Ridges Neighbourhood Policies with new polices to:
· incorporate the vision for the Liverpool Road Waterfront Node [see primarily
clauses (a) - (e) but also (f) - (m)];
· permit a wider range of uses within the Marina Areas designation subject to
certain conditions [see causes (f) and (g)];
· require building designs along Liverpool Road to accommodate ground floor
commercial opportunities [clause (h)];
· identify additional implementation strategies for using agreements with the
City and parking arrangements [clauses (i) and (j)];
· encourage the introduction of small-scale commercial uses within
Fairport Village on a site-specific basis [clause (k)];
· clarify the circumstances under which bay-fill may be considered [clause (1)];
· provide direction on determining development limits on the lands known as
"Coolwater Farms" [clause (m)]; and
· providing minor rewording of existing clauses on a municipal boat launch and
the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail [clauses (n) and (o)];
Detailed Comments
Vision
the proposed Official Plan Amendment provides a strong policy foundation for
guiding future private development and public infrastructure investment within the
Waterfront Node as envisioned by the Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review;
the proposed amendment promotes the nautical heritage of the area including marine
and marina-related uses;
the amendment encourages a mix of uses including marinas, yacht clubs, marina-
supportive facilities, public open space, residential, limited retail, offices, as well as
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all other uses permissible within the Natural Areas and Active Recreational Areas
designations;
based on comments to-date through Part 2 of the Review, there continues to be
general support for the vision for the area;
a comment received at the public', meeting held during Part 2 - Phase I of the Review
suggested the "theme" for the area should refer to a "Great Lakes Nautical Village".
Although the draft amendment ,aras circulated referring to just a "nautical village", it
is now suggested that clause (e) of the amendment be revised to refer to "Great Lakes
Nautical Village";
4.2.2 Waterfront Promenade
based on comments received to-date during Part 2 of the Review, it appears some
confusion continues to exist about the use of lands within 40 metres of the shoreline,
and with the objective of establishing a "waterfront promenade";
as a long term objective, it is proposed that Council work towards the establishment
of a publicly-accessible promenade on lands adjacent to Frenchman's Bay [see
clause (e)]; it is important to articulate such an objective rather than pursue it
'unofficially' as has been suggested by some; however, it is further recognized that
this long term objective may require a variety of implementation approaches (such as
leasing land, establishing rights-of-ways, using parkland dedication, etc.), would
primarily be implemented in a collaborative approach with "willing" land owners,
may vary considerably in terms of its actual proximity to the shoreline, and may in
some cases, because of the specific use of a property, not be achievable;
it is anticipated that the waterfront promenade would be located somewhere within
the "40-metre waterfront use and amenity zone", but the promenade would not be
40 metres wide; the actual width and design is being examined in the detailed
guidelines being prepared as Part 2 - Phase 2 of the Review; however, at this time, its
width is anticipated to be in the range of 3 and 5 metres;
4.2.3 Waterfront Use and Amenity Zone
- Council, as part of the consideration of Appendix V to Report Number PD 26-00,
deferred clause (g) and clause (h), [now clause (g)] for consideration in Part 2. At
that time, concerns were expressed regarding, the waterfront corridor, stretdhing
approximately 40 metres inland fi'om the edge of Frenchman's Bay, running from the
Front Street City Park to the bridge at Liverpool Road;
- at that time, some comments expressed concern that the policy did not sufficiently
restrict lands adjacent to the waterfront for marina, marina-support, waterfront and
public uses, and it was feared that the marina uses will be lost; others believed there
should be an oppommity to allow some redevelopment for additional uses within this
40-metre wide corridor area providing publicly-accessible spaces and amenities are
provided; these opposing opinions appear to still be represented in the comments
received to-date during Part 2 of the Review;
accordingly, staff re-examined the issue but found the policy approach similar to that
recommended by staff in June 2000, best meets the overall objectives of creating a
vibrant, active, mixed-use Waterfront Node. The wording of the proposed
amendment that was circulated for comment (and is attached to this Report as
Appendix I), protects the lands for marina, marina supportive uses, and public and
conservation uses unless other public objectives for public Waterfront accessibility
can be achieved through a proposed development;
some comments have suggested that retailing and shopping activities should be
focused along the waterfront, (not along Liverpool Road); the proposed policy would
allow such retail opportunities should the market be there;
- additional comments on this revised clause are sought;
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4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
Liverpool Road Corridor
clause (h) of the proposed policy requires dwellings fronting on Liverpool Road to be
designed to accommodate commercial uses on the ground floor;
some comments received to-date during Part 2 of the Review continue to question the
viability of commercial uses along Liverpool Road, particularly in the winter;
however, the proposed policy approach only sets up the opportunity for commercial
uses, it doesn't make it mandatory;
Bay-fill
the proposed amendment includes Council's substitution in regards to bay-fill [see
clause (1)], with a minor revision referencing the need to complete appropriate
supporting reports. Based on verbal comments received through Part 2 of the Review
to date, this policy remains somewhat controversial;
the intent of the clause, as modified by Council in June 2000, was to severely restrict
proposals to fill along the edge of Frenchman's Bay when it was the "best"
environmental benefit to Frenchman's Bay and its shoreline, and when it would be
absolutely required to facilitate waterfront public amenities and pedestrian access.
Some comments have suggested that the policy could be improved by providing better
clarity on how to define the term "best environmental benefit". Further, some
comments suggest there remains merit in allowing limited bay-fill along the shoreline
to achieve public objectives within the Waterfront Node. Additional comments from
the public, agencies and landowners are sought in this regard;
Parking
the proposed policy will enable the City to use some new parking arrangements such
as off-site parking, and formal on-street parking to serve the area; however, concerns
regarding the adequacy of parking for the Waterfront Node continue to be expressed
during work on Part 2 of the Review; several people objected to the suggestion that
certain existing and future roads should accommodate on-street parking, and were
concerned that there may not be enough parking;
providing adequate parking for the attractions, facilities and uses within the
Waterfront Node will be a collaborative effort between the City and other private
landowners during the development of the area; the parking strategies included within
the policy and the Development Guidelines are a "package" of oppommities,
suggesting both on- and off-street parking; all will likely be required to accommodate
future parking demand in this area of limited available land; and the parking situation
will also need to be monitored over time;
Village of Fairport
the proposed amendment encourages opportunities to rejuvenate the historic
Village of Fairport by permitting small-scale commercial uses in conjunction with
residential uses, subject to certain criteria and site-specific rezoning applications;
Development Limits
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is undertaking some work, which
may lead to new fill and flood lines, and an Environmentally Sensitive Areas
designation on a portion of the lands known as "Coolwater Farms". This information
is still in the early draft stages. Thus, a propoSed clause (m) has been added to the
draft amendment requiring the proponent, prior to the approval of a zoning by-law
amendment, to confirm the developable area of the Coolwater Farms property with
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;
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4.2.9 Wetland
the report of the Biodiversity Monitoring Program for the Pickering Nuclear Site,
prepared by the Toronto and iRegion Conservation Authority, indicates that the
wetland evaluation record has 'been updated for the provincially significant
"Hydro Marsh" wetland. As a result, the wetland boundary for the Hydro Marsh on
Schedule 1II - Resources Management is proposed to be revised to reflect current
information;
4.2.10 Environmental Considerations
protection of the ecological systeTM continues to be of high importance, the existing
Picketing Official Plan contains many polices to safeguard the natural features and
functions that apply to this area; the proposed policy for the Waterfront Node builds
on these policies in noting the requirement to undertake an environmental report for
any proposed bayfilling and highlights the new environmental information emerging
for the "Coolwater Farms" prope~y.
5.0 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION
5.1 Resident, Community Association and Agency Comments
- no written comments have been received to-date on the proposed amendment
application;
5.2 Comments from Part 2 of the Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review
to-date, there has been one public meeting, several workshops, telephone
conversations, and other discussions with residents, landowners, and agencies
regarding Part 2 of the Detailed Review; in the course of those discussions, comments
have been made that apply to the land use and policy issues; accordingly, staff has
used those comments to help draft 'the amendment, and to provide the discussion in
section 4.2, for consideration by others, to assist staff in finalizing the amendment for
Council's consideration.
6.0 PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
6.1 Official Plan Amendment Approval Authority
the Region of Durham may exempt certain local official plan amendments from
Regional approval if such applications are determined to be locally significant, and do
not exhibit matters of Regional and / or Provincial interest;
the Region has verbally confirmed that this application is exempt from Regional
Approval; therefore, should Pickering Council give notice of a by-law adopting this
proposed amendment, it will be subject of a 20-day appeal period;
6.2 General
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 r)epartment for a subsequent meeting of Council or a
Committee of Council;
- 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.
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7.0
7.1
OTHER INFORMATION
Appendix No. 1
proposed CitY-initiated Picketing Official Plan Amendment
Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review, March, 2001.
to implemem the
ATTACHMENTS:
2.
3.
4.
Liverpool Road South Map
Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review
Council Resolution #96/00
Potential Amendments to the Picketing Official Plan, Appendix V to
Report Number PD 26-00, June, 2000
Prepared By:
Grant McGregor, MCI[, RPP
Principal Planner, Policy
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Attachments
Approved / Endorsed By:
Catherine L. Rose
Manager, Policy
Copy: Director, Planning & Development
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APPENDIX 1 TO
INFORMATION REPORT NO. 11-01
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
(March, 2001)
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
PURPOSE:
LOCATION:
PROPOSED
AMENDMENT:
The purpose of this proposed amendment is to implement the land
use strategy of the Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review.
Certain amendments to the Picketing Official Plan are required to
reflect the vision and objectives established in the Development
Guidelines for the Area, and to provide a strong policy foundation
for future development within the Liverpool Road
Waterfront Node.
The proposed amendment would apply to lands on both sides of
Commerce Street, extending west to Frenchman's Bay and south to
the Lake Ontario shoreline, along both sides of Liverpool Road,
and east to the Hydro Marsh.
The City of Pickering Official Plan is hereby amended by:
Amending Schedule I - Land Use Structure by
redesignating lands on the south side of Annland Street
west of Liverpool Road, lands on the east side of
Liverpool Road south of Wharf Street, and lands on the
east side of Liverpool Road known as
"Coolwater Farms" together with the abutting
City-owned lands, to "Open Space System - Marina
Areas", as illustrated on Schedule 'A' attached to this
proposed Amendment;
e
Amending Schedule III - Resource Management to
reflect new mapping of the provincially significant
"Hydro Marsh" wetland as illustrated on Schedule 'B'
attached to this proposed Amendment;
Replacing policy 11.5 - "Bay Ridges Neighbourhood
Policies" with the following:
"11.5 City Council shall,
(a) recognize that the area generally situated south of
Commerce Street stretching to the Lake Ontario shoreline,
on either side of Liverpool Road, exhibits a unique mix of
built and natural attributes that establishes the area as the
"Liverpool Road Waterfront Node";
(b) promote the Waterfront Node as a boating, tourism and
recreational area;
(c) require that future development within the
Waterfront Node capitalize upon these unique attributes,
which include Frenchman's Bay, Lake Ontario, the
Hydro Marsh, City parks, marine activities, and the
historic Village of Fairport;
(d) secure a publicly-accessible pedestrian promenade on
lands adjacent to Frenchman's Bay through acquisition,
easements, conveyance, parkland dedication, or other
appropriate mechanisms;
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(e) for lands within the Waterfront Node, require building
forms and public space to be of high quality design with a
nautical village theme as detailed in the Council-adopted
Liverpool Road Waterfront Node Development
Guidelines, to create a vibrant pedestrian environment;
(f) despite 'Table 3 of Chapter 3, encourage a variety of uses
within the Waterfront Node by permitting marinas, yacht
clubs, mooring facilities, marina supportive uses,
residential, restaurants, limited retail uses, offices, as well
as all uses permissible within Natural Areas and
Active Recreational Areas designations;
(g) despite section 11.5(0, for lands located within
approximately 40 metres of the shoreline of
Frenchman's Bay within the Waterfront Node, restrict
uses to those permissible within Natural Areas and
Active Recreafional Areas designations, as well as
marinas, yacht clubs, mooring facilities, and marina
supportive uses unless the proposal enhances the sense of
public realm along the water's edge through design
considerations, which may include:
(i) the provision of public piers, public squares or
similar public activity areas, which are to be
constructed at the applicant's cost; and/or
(ii) any other matters identified by Council are
addressed appropriately;
(h) require that new residential development fronting
Liverpool Road, south of Wharf Street, be designed and
constructed in a manner such that ground floors facing the
street can accommodate a range of uses including retail,
commercial and offices;
(i) for development proposed within the Waterfront Node,
consider requiring that proponents enter into agreements
with the City regarding:
(i) landowner funding for a control architect retained by
the City to assist in the review of development
proposals;
(ii) accommodating public access to the water's edge;
(iii) construction and provision of public roads; and
(iv) any other matters Council deems necessary;
0) with respect to the provision of parking within the
Waterfront Node, consider:
(i) permitting landowners to enter into long term
agreements with other landowners respecting the
provision of required parking; and
(ii) accepting cash-in-lieu of required parking;
(k) encourage opportunities to rejuvenate the historic
Village of Fairport as a "lakefront village", and to this end,
shall consider site-specific rezoning applications to permit
in conjmtction with the residential use, activities such as
tea rooms, craft shops, art studios, and professional
offices, provided that:
(i) the scale of the proposed use is compatible with
surrounding uses;
(ii) appropriate off-street parking is available either on
the lot or in nearby public parking areas;
(iii) the exterior of the home retains its residential
character;
(iv) signage is discretely accommodated; and
(v) any other matters identified by Council are
addressed appropriately;
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VARIATION TO
EXISTING
(1) consider proposals for bay-fill only in cases where bay-fill
represents the best environmental benefit to the
watershed; and when considering proposals for bay-fill,
shall ensure the proposal is limited in scale, designed to
facilitate waterfront public amenities and pedestrian
access, improves environmental conditions of
Frenchman's Bay and its shoreline, and is supported by an
environmental report addressing the requirements of
section 15 of this Plan and any other requirements of
public review agencies;
(m) require the proponent, prior to approval of the zoning
by-law amendment for the lands known as
"Coolwater Farms", to confirm the developable area of the
property with the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, in consultation with the City;
(n) consider providing a municipal boat launch along
Front Street near Commerce Street, or at the foot of
Sandy Beach Road on the west side of the
Picketing Nuclear Generating Station; and
(o) encourage the use and operation of the Lake Ontario
Waterfront Trail in a manner sensitive to the interests of
the neighbouring residents, and provide local trail
connections with the Waterfront Trail in appropriate
locations."
IMPLEMENTATION:
The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as
amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply in
regard to this Amendment.
INTERPRETATION:
The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as
amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in
regard to this Amendment.
Cross Reference:
(OPA 01-001/P)
(City-initiated: Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review)
March 28, 2001
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SCHEDULE 'A'
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AREAS-LOW DENSITY AREAS" TO "OPEN
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LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH STUDY AREA
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Part I - Phase 1 Report
The report provided an opportunities and constraints analysis, guiding principles for
discussion, a draft land use plan for the study area, draft development guidelines, and a
draft implementation strategy. Copies of the Part 1 - Phase 1 Report were circulated to
Members of Council, senior City staff, commenting agencies, as well as members of the
public for review and comments.
The Part 1 - Phase 1 Report, prepared by the Planning & Development Department, and
the consulting firms of Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, Markson Borooah Hodgson
Architects and TC! Management Consultants Limited, provided a good synthesis of
information, comments and proposed directions.
Part 1 - Phase 2 Report
The second phase of Part 1 involved the refinement of the land use plan, development
guidelines, and implementation strategy contained within the Part 1 - Phase 1 Report.
Following the May 16, 2000 public meeting, the study team reassessed various aspects of
the Phase 1 Report in light of comments received, and made appropriate revisions.
The revisions to the principle components of the Part 1 - Phase 1 RepOrt were included
within the Part 1 - Phase 2 Report. The Report consists of six parts:
Part A:
Part B:
Part C:
Part D:
Part E:
Part F:
Public Consultation Summary;
Revised Land Use Plan;
Liverpool Road Waterfront Node Development Guidelines;
Revised Implementation Strategy;
Informational Revisions to the Picketing Official Plan; and
Potential Amendments to the Picketing Official Plan.
The Part 1 recommendations on land use, transportation, urban design, environmental
management and implementation were presented to Council in June, 2000, and were adopted in
principle only with some revisions (see resolution #96/00, Attachment #3).
Part 2 - Phase 1 Report
The Part 2 - Phase 1 Report was prepared by the Picketing Planning & Development
Department, and the consulting firms TSH Associates and Markson Borooah Hodgson
Architects, in March 2001. This Report recommended a "nautical village" theme for the
Area, and gave examples of the various design elements that could guide private
development and public infrastructure investment within the Detailed Review Area. A
public meeting was held on March 7, 2001 to present and discuss the Reports findings.
Part 2 - Phase 2
The Part 2 - Phase 2 Report, currently under preparation, will build on the Great Lakes
Nautical Village theme. It will detail the various design elements that will guide private
development and public infrastructure investment within the Detailed Review Area. A
public meeting will be held May 8th to discuss the draft findings.
Final recommendations on both Part 1 and 2 of the Detailed Review will be forwarded to Council
for consideration in June, 2001.
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EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 19TM, 2000:
Resolution #96/00 - Item #1
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
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That Council receive as background information the "Liverpool Road South Area Detailed
Review - Part 1 Phase 1 Report", prepared by the Planning and Development Department,
and the consulting firms of Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, Markson Borooah Hodgson
Architects and TCI Management Consultants Limited, dated May 12, 2000;
That Council receive as background information the "Liverpool Road South Area Detailed
Review - Part 1 Phase 2 Report", attached as Appendix I to Report Number PD 26-00,
prepared by the Planning and Development Department, and the consulting firms of Totten
Sims Hubicki Associates, Markson Borooah Hodgson Architects and TCI Management
Consultants Limited, dated June 8, 2000;
That Council adopt in principle the "Liverpool Road Waterfront Node Development
Guidelines" attached as Appendix II to Planning Report Number PD 26-00, as the City's
strategy for detailed land use, urban design, and major street layout within the Liverpool
Road South Area;
That Council adopt in principle the "Liverpool Road Waterfront Node Revised
Implementation Strategy", attached as Appendix III to Report Number PD 26-00, direct City
staff to include the Implementation Strategy as an appendix to the Liverpool Road
Waterfront Node Development Guidelines, and direct City staff to review implementation
matters annually and forward appropriate projects for Council's consideration during budget
deliberations;
That Council adopt in principle "Informational Revision No. 8 to the Picketing Official Plan"
attached as Appendix IV to Report Number PD 26-00;
That Council direct staff to hold a Statutory Public Information Meeting following Phase 2 to
discuss potential amendments to the Pickering Official Plan required to implement the
recommendations of the "Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review: Part 1 - Phase 2
Report", as generally set out in Appendix V to Report Number PD 26-00 as amended by
deleting Clause (m) and substituting therefore the fOllowing:
(m)
Proposals for bay-fill shall be considered only in cases where bay-fill represents the
best environmental benefit to the watershed and when considering proposals for bay-
fill, ensure the proposal is limited in scale, designed to facilitate waterfront public
amenities and pedestrian access, and improves environmental conditions of
Frenchman's Bay and its shoreline;
and as further amended by deferring Clause (g) and Clause (h) for consideration in Phase 2
That Council direct staff to commence with the "Liverpool Road South Area Detailed
Review - Part ", as per the Council-adopted Terms of Reference for the Liverpool Road
South Area Detailed Review; and
That Council direct the City Clerk to fi>rward a copy of Report Number PD 26-00 to the
City's Waterfront Coordinating Committee, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority,
and the Region of Durham.
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APPENDIX V TO
REPORT NUMBER PD 26-00
POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS
TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
(JUNE, 2000)
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LIVERPOOL ROAD SOUTH AREA DETAILED REVIEW:
PART I - PHASE 2 REPORT
POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
Certain formal amendments to the Pickering Official Plan are required to provide a strong policy
foundation for the City's objectives for the area. The following potential amendments have been
drafted based on the direction established by the Liverpool Road South Area Detailed Review:
Part 1 - Phase 2 Report. All potential amendments to the Official Plan will require a public
consultation process separate from this Detailed Review, including a Statutory P~blic
Information Meeting. City staffwill initiate this process once directed to do so by Council.
Potential amendments to the Pickering Official Plan include:
Amend Schedule I- Land Use Structure, to redesignate the south-west corner of Liverpool
Road and Annland Street (Avis) and the east side of Liverpool Road south of Wharf Street
(Hilts)from Urban Residential Area - Low .Density to Open Space System -Marina Areas.
2. Amend Schedule III- Resource Management, to reflect new mapping of the provincially
significant "Hydro Marsh" wetland, which was recently revised.
3. Replace section 11.5 - "Bay Ridges Neighbourhood Policies" with the following:
BAY RIDGES NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICIES
11.5 City Council shall,
(a) recognize that the area generally situated south of Commerce Street
stretching to the Lake Ontario shoreline, on either side of Liverpool
Road, exhibits a unique mix of built and natural attributes that
establishes the area as the "Liverpool Road Waterfront Node";
(la) promote the'. Waterfront Node as a boating, tourism and recreational
area;
(c) require that future development within the Waterfront Node capitalize
upon these unique attributes, which include Frenchman's Bay, Lake
Ontario, the Hydro Marsh, City parks, marine activities, and the historic
Village of Fairport;
(d) secure appropriate lands adjacent to Frenchman's Bay and Lake
Ontario for the', purpose of providing a publicly-accessible waterfront
promenade along the water's edge, through acquisition, easements,
conveyance, parkland dedication, or other appropriate mechanisms;
(e) for lands within the Waterfront Node, require building forms and public
space that are of a high quality design and theme, which combine to
create a vibrant pedestrian environment;
(f) notwithstanding Table 3 of Chapter 3, encourage a variety of uses within
the Waterfront Node catering to the Picketing community and boating
public by permitting marinas, yacht clubs, mooting facilities, marina
supportive uses, residential, retail, commercial and office uses, as well
as all uses permissible within Natural Areas and Active Recreational
Areas designations;
(g) notwithstanding section 11.5(0, for lands located within the Waterfront
Node and within approximately 40 metres of the shoreline of
Frenchman's Bay, restrict uses to those permissible within Natural
Areas and Active Recreational Areas designations, as well as marinas,
yacht clubs, mooting facilities, and marina supportive uses;
(h) notwithstanding section ll.5(g), consider permitting residential, retail,
commercial and office uses within approximately 40 metres of the
shoreline of' Frenchman's Bay, provided that detailed development
applications demonstrate that,
(i) the proposal enhances the sense of public realm along the water's
edge;
(ii) the proposal includes the provision of public piers, public squares
or similar public activity areas, which are to be constructed at the
applicant's cost; and/or
(iii) any other matters identified by Council are addressed appropriately;
(i) require that new residential development fronting Liverpool Road, south
of ¥(Tharf Street, be designed and constructed in a manner such that
ground floors facing the street can accommodate a range of uses
including retail, commercial and offices;
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0) for development proposed within the Waterfront Node, consider
requiring that proponents enter into agreements with the City regarding:
(i) landowner funding for a control architect retained by the City to
assist in the review of development proposals;
(ii) accommodating public access to the water's edge;
(iii) construction and provision of public roads; and
(iv) any other matters Council deems necessary;
(k) with respect to the provision of parking within the Waterfront Node,
consider:
(i) permitting landowners to enter into long term agreements with
other landowners respecting the provision of required parking; and
(ii) accepting cash-in-lieu of required parking;
(1) encourage opportunities to rejuvenate the historic Village of Fairport as
a "lakefront village", and to this end, shall consider site-specific
rezoning applications to permit in conjunction with the residential use,
activities such as tea rooms, craft shops, art studios, and professional
offices, provided that:
(i) the scale of the proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses;
(ii) appropriate off-street parking is available either on the lot or in
nearby public parking areas;
(iii) the exterior of the home retains its residential character;
(iv) signage is discretely accommodated; and
(v) any other matters identified by Council are addressed appropriately;
(m) when considering proposals for bay-fill, ensure the proposal is limited in
scale, designed to facilitate waterfront public amenities and pedestrian
access, and improves environmental conditions of Frenchman's Bay and
its shoreline;
(n) consider providing a municipal boat launch along Front Street near
Commerce Street, or at the foot of Sandy Beach Road on the west side of
the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station; and
(o) encourage the use and operation of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail in
a manner sensitive to the interests of the neighbouring residents, and
provide local trail connections with the Waterfront Trail in appropriate
locations.