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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD 11-07 Citq o~ REPORT TO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Report Number: PO 11-07 Date: April 2, 2007 ~\ ^ ,,,- l. · >" '.. . ...., '1 From: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development Everett Buntsma Director, Operations & Emergency Services Subject: West Rouge Canoe Club Request for Extension of Lease Agreement with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for Paddling Facility on West Spit of Frenchman's Bay Recommendation: 1. That the request of the West Rouge Canoe Club to extend its lease agreement with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the next three years on an annual basis commencing with the period November 1, 2006 to October 31,2009, to accommodate a temporary compound on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay for the storage, within trailers, of canoes and kayaks associated with the club's paddling facility, be supported by Council, and 2. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PO 11-07 to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Executive Summary: In April 1994, the West Rouge Canoe Club (WRCC) established a paddling facility on the west spit of Frenchman's Bay on lands owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). The "facility" consists of two trailers on wheels for the temporary storage of canoes and kayaks, and a parking area for three to five cars (see Attachment #1). The facility was introduced with the permission of TRCA, and the concurrence of City Council. Extensions to that approval have been granted by Pickering Council and TRCA from 1995 through 2006. The present lease agreement expired October 31, 2006. The City's approval for this temporary accommodation is required due to the current "R4" zoning of the land, which permits only residential use of the property. The WRCC have requested that TRCA extend their lease agreement and TRCA requests that the City advise if it is in concurrence with TRCA proceeding with a three year approval, on an annual licence agreement basis (see Attachment #2). --~-"""'~--~'~-__",,,,,-w.-.,~,.>o._~.~.,._._,,__..___. Report PO 11-07 Date: April 2, 2007 Subject: West Rouge Canoe Club ('t0j \j ,-1 \ Page 2 Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the lease extension. Sustainability Implications: This facility has had minimal environmental impact on the west spit during its operation and accommodates the continuation of healthy activities by West Rouge Canoe Club participants. Background: City staff has reviewed the request of the WRCC and TRCA and have no objection to three annual extensions of the lease agreement between the West Rouge Canoe Club and the TRCA, ending October 31, 2009. The paddling activity is consistent with environmentally friendly recreation activities which are suitable for the Bay, and with the current park operations. TRCA is expected to keep the road serving the West Spit open in order to provide access to the lands known as the Scudelari property, located on the eastern end of the West Spit, maintaining continued access to the Canoe Club compound. TRCA staff, City staff, the West Rouge Canoe Club, Fairport Aquatic Club and the West Rouge Dragon Boat Club are currently investigating opportunities for a permanent recreational facility/compound, consistent with TRCAlPickering waterfront plans. The Municipal Property & Engineering Division advise that they are currently working on a design for waterfront areas adjacent to Frenchman's Bay, and are aware of the interest of the various recreational associations in securing permanent facilities. The Director, Operations & Emergency Services has no objection to the lease extension request and has indicated that there should be no conflicts between waterfront trail construction and operation of the paddling facility. He has also indicated that there have been no complaints from residents or park users about these operations. Attachments: 1. Facility Plan and Location Map 2. Letter from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority staff, dated February 23, 2007 conveying the request for lease extension from the West Rouge Canoe Club. Report PO 11-07 Date: April 2, 2007 Subject: West Rouge Canoe Club Page 3 Prepared By: Approved I Endorsed By: [\ '!:~ "C',. ~; v 1., velopment Lynda T ylor, CIP, RPP Manager, Development Review Evere ntsma Director, Operations & Emergency Services L T:jf Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Director, Operations & Emergency Services Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council...,'\. II ......"...........--- \ )I ./ I III \//(;( .......... --------...-. . ATTACHMENT # / TO REPORT # PO-lL.: () "2 Frenchman 's Boy ------------------------------------- 8eOChp . ------- -- 0 I n t ---------________ ------------------------------ --------p----------------------------- ------- r 0 -----_ ------------------_ rn e nOd -----_.._---------------------~--------- Location of Existing Trailers City of Pickering Planning & Development Department . DETAIL IN l' FRENCHMAN'S BAY ~ See Detail 'A' ------, N. Scudellari 1083 Beachpoint Promenade LAKE ONTARIO City of Pickering KEY MAP Planning & Development Department l' .-' ,~--- .,~-''''-'-'-'' onserRvaNiIon for The Living City February 23, 2007 #_::2 __~TO ;1 P'i /1-- {)"7 'i "L .,~~_~~_.._.._'.."". .' -, ':' (:--. Cv._) -; ~~:t Ms. Linda Taylor Manager, Development Review City of Pickering One the Esplanade Pickering, ON L1 V 6K6 L,'" 'ZI)/\1 f:EL:~ 1 ~ UY ~ . '",,".1'- 'r~~ '1 "'; {;~ ",,~.""V CI~ t,;Ol{"r'd:;n .~J::;~ '1 "l.J .. ""',' - .'f::' ,...,,"".....~ 3 :::., "",\!:I'~'\;l"';o, & J:)t:.V"--,,,...,, ",,~" ""I~"% .,;11,." ,~ "'~<o;; ~'q, .,." ;l")n~:o, A1'WrM'J;;f'9" :b).on> - Dear Ms. Taylor: Re: Frenchman's Bay - West Rouge Canoe Club Extension of Agreement The West Rouge Canoe Club has requested an extension to their temporary licence agreement for the next three years on an annual basis commencing with the period November 1, 2006 to October 31,2007. We have attached for your ready reference the previous agreement with the West Rouge Canoe Club. Please advise if you are in concurrence with the TRCA proceeding with obtaining a 3 year approval on an annual licence agreement basis. If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact thle undersigned at (416)661-6600 ext. 5~43. /Iv Member of Conservation Ontario 5 5horeham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 154 (416) 661-flflOO FAY hh1 -C.llQll "".n.. hM ~_ __ -""~~~