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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Information Report PD 05-12 Information Report Report Number: 05-12 For Public Information Meeting of PI KERI Date: May 7, 2012 01 In Accordance with the Public Meeting Requirements of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter PA 3 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment A 2/12 Triple Properties III Inc. 1879 Whites Road (Part of Lot 28, Concession 1) City of Pickering 1.0 Property Location and Description • the subject property is located on the east side of Whites Road between Stroud's Lane and New Street (see Location Map - Attachment #1) • the property has a lot area of approximately U.2 of a hectare • the property fronts both Whites Road (approximately 51 metres) and Stonepath Circle (approximately 45 metres) • surrounding uses to the north, east and south are residential uses that include a mixture of detached and semi-detached dwellings while to the west, on the opposite side of Whites Road is the Amberlea Shopping Centre • the site is currently vacant 2.0 Applicant's Proposal • the applicant proposes to amend the zoning for the property to permit the development of 5 three-storey detached dwellings on lots having a minimum lot frontages of 9.0 metres fronting Stonepath Circle (see Applicant's Submitted Plan, Attachment #2) • the applicant is also requesting Council's authorization to create the lots through land severance instead of through a plan of subdivision, since more than three new lots are intended to be created 3.0 Official Plan and Zoning 3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan • the Regional Plan designates the property "Living Areas" which are to be used predominantly for housing purposes 0 the proposal appears to comply with the Regional Official Plan policies Information Report No. 05-12 Page 2 02 3.2 Pickering Official Plan • the lands are designated "Urban Residential - Low Density Areas" which provides for housing and related uses and activities • the Official Plan states that in establishing performance standard regard for the protecting and enhancing the character of established neighbourhoods by considering matters such as building height, yard setbacks, lot coverage, access to sunlight, parking provisions and traffic implications Low Density Areas permit a density of up to 30 units per net hectare; the proposed five residential lots would have a net residential density of approximately 25 units per net hectare • with regard to the density provision, where neighbourhood character and/or environmental constraints warrant, net residential densities should be restricted to less than the maximums • the property is located within the Amberlea Neighbourhood; the neighbourhood plan does not require the preparation of development guidelines • Whites Road is designated as a Type A Arterial Road whereas Stonepath Circle is designated as a Local Road • the subject application will be assessed with the policies and provisions of the Official Plan during the further processing of the application 3.3 Zoning By-law 3036 • the property is currently zoned "A" - Rural Agricultural Zone under Zoning By-law 3036 • the existing zoning permits various agricultural uses as well as one detached dwelling on a lot providing a minimum lot frontage of 60 metres and a minimum lot area of 0.8 of a hectare • the applicant's submitted plan does not comply with the current zoning, therefore an amendment to the existing zoning by-law is required to implement the applicant's proposal • the application is to amend the existing by-law by replacing the rural agricultural zone with an urban residential zone that would permit 5 three- storey detached dwellings on lots providing a minimum lot frontages of 9.0 metres; • the existing and proposed zone requirements for the subject property and the immediate surrounding area are outlined in the following chart ("m" represents metres whereas "m` represents square metres): Information Report No. 05-12 Page 3 Zone Existing Applicant's "S1" Zone "SD-A" Zone Requirements Zone "A" Proposal Lot Frontage 60.0 m 9.0 m 15.0 m 9.0 m minimum Lot Area 8,000 m2 370 m2 500 m2 275 m2 (minimum) Front Yard 12.0m 4:0 m 4.5m 4.5m minimum Side Yard 3.0m 0.6m&1.2m* 1.2m 0m**&1.2m minimum Rear Yard 12.0m 7.5m 7.5m 7.5m minimum Lot Coverage 10 percent not available 35 percent 35 percent maximum Building Height 18.0 m not available 12.0 m 12.0 m maximum "A" = Rural Agricultural Zone "S1" = Single Detached Dwelling Residential Zone "SD-A" = Semi-Detached Dwelling Zone * 0.6 metres on one side, 1.2 metres on the other where semi-detached dwellings are attached no side yard is required 4.0 Results of Circulation 4.1 Resident Comments • none received in response to the circulation to date 4.2 Agency Comments • none received in response to the circulation to date 4.3 Department Comments • none received in response to the circulation to date 4.4 Staff Comments • in reviewing the application to date, the following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • evaluating the appropriateness of five detached dwellings fronting Stonepath Circle with 9.0 metre lot frontages Information Report No. 05-12 Page 4 • ensuring the proposal addresses appropriate site layout, urban and landscaping design, lotting, building setbacks, height, coverage, side yards, sustainable development concepts and noise attenuation features • defining the character in this area along Stonepath Circle and establishing appropriate development standards to be compatible and sensitive to the surrounding residences • ensuring the required noise attenuation fence along Whites Road is aesthetically pleasing • reviewing the appropriateness of a land severance process for the creation of 4 additional lots • identifying appropriate conditions of approval including the requirement of a development agreement 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 • any member of the public who wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law for this proposal • any member of the public who wish to be notified of Council's decision regarding this proposal must request such in writing to the City Clerk • 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 submission at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Pickering before the proposed zoning by-law amendment is approved or refused, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal 6.0 Other Information 6.1 Information Received • in addition to full scale copies of the Applicant's Submitted Plan, the following documents are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department • Planning Rationale and Sustainability Report • Noise Impact Study Information Report No. 05-12 Page 5 05 6.2 Company Principal • the owner of the property is Triple Properties III Inc. • the applicant is Angella Blanas Ashley Y t!!,__MC , RPP Ross Pym, MCIP, P r II Principal Planner, Development Review AY:Id Attachments Copy: Director, Planning & Development Attachment #-L-to, 06 Information Report# 65-/a Q J Q m -PUBLIC SCHOOL PARK q O o ~ z CER a W V) a ~ J. 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Attachment# to~~_~a information Report# 07 Information Compiled from Applicant's Submitted Plan A 02/12 Triple Properties III Inc. 45.7m E v r PART 5 E 41.2m i E E W PART 4 J Q rn 0 41.2m U E E U W a PART 3 L Q. PIN. 26J56-0367(LT) = 41.2m E E W ai PART 2 z 41.2m E PART 1 E U) rn rn , 41.2m I ~ I This map was produced by The City Of Pickering Planning & Development Department, Planning Information Services Division Mapping And Design, Apr 5, 2012. 1