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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation Report 10-11Cul 00 Information Report ReportNumber: 10-1"1 For Public Information Meeting of PICKERING Date: May 9, 2011 01 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 4111 Motorsports Pickering on behalf of Kahn Auctions Ltd. 2695 - 2699 Brock Road (Part Lot 1, Concession 3) City of Pickering 1.0 Property Location and Description • the subject lands are located on the east side of Brock Road, north of the Hydro corridor and south of Old Taunton Road in the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood (see Location Map - Attachment #1) • the lands currently support the Kahn Auction Barn, an 850 square metre commercial building located in the eastern portion of the property • the majority of the property is covered with a gravel parking lot; a wide landscaped area along the Brock Road frontage previously supported a detached dwelling and contains some remnant landscaping and trees from the former residential use • the property also contains a telecommunication (cell) tower located in the northeast corner of the property • the site's topography is relatively flat • surrounding land uses are: north - a contractor's yard south - a vacant residential property east lands for the future extension of William Jackson Drive and a future school block west - vacant land and residential properties across Brock Road 2.0 Applicant's Proposal the applicant has requested approval of a zoning by-law amendment to permit a recreational vehicle sales and service establishment (e.g. snowmobiles, ATV and motorcycles) on the property for a period of three years the applicant proposes to use the existing property in its current condition without any significant change to the site layout or the exterior of the building (see Applicant's Submitted Plan — Attachment #2) Information Report No. 10711 Page 2 3.0 Official Plan and Zoning 3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan the Regional Plan designates the subject property "Urban System - Regional Corridor and Living Area" "Regional Corridors" are to be planned and developed as mixed-use areas, including residential, commercial and service areas with higher densities and achieving a mix of commercial, residential, employment and institutional uses while supporting higher order transit services and pedestrian oriented development Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 128 (ROPA 128), which implements the Provincial Growth Plan, contains provisions that require significantly higher densities for identified portions of Regional Corridors; the amendment is currently under appeal 3.2 Pickering Official Plan • the subject lands are within the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood of the Official Plan and are designated "Mixed -Use Areas — Mixed Corridors" • the "Mixed Corridor" designation is intended primarily for residential, retail, community,. cultural and recreational uses at a scale serving the community • the designation provides for a range of commercial uses and residential development at a density of over 30 units up to and including 140 units per net hectare to a maximum floor space index (FSI) of 2.5 • the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood policies for the Mixed Corridor designation require new development to provide a strong and identifiable urban image by' establishing buildings closer to the street, providing safe and convenient pedestrian access, and requiring all buildings to be multi-storey • Schedule II —Transportation Systems designates Brock Road where it abuts the subject lands as a "Type A - Arterial Road" and a "Transit Spine" and designates the proposed abutting north -south road to the east (William Jackson Drive), as a "Collector Road" • Transit Spines are recognized corridors where higher level of transit service is to be encouraged • the application will be assessed against the policies and provisions of the Pickering Official Plan during further processing of the applications 3.3. Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Development Guidelines the approved Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Development Guidelines (NDG) provide design objectives for the neighbourhood the subject property is delineated as Brock Road Streetscape on the Tertiary Plan which encourages higher density, mid -rise and mixed use buildings with a high level of architectural quality the Tertiary Plan also shows a future east -west road through the property that will connect Brock Road with the future William Jackson Drive Information Report No. 10-11 Page 3 03 the future east -west road will create a corner property along Brock Road; corner properties are intended to be developed as focal points for the neighbourhood and should provide, at minimum, three functional floors with a four story massing located in close proximity to the street in order to establish the desired pedestrian -oriented community 3.4 Zoning By-law 3036 the subject lands are currently zoned "A"— Rural Agricultural, by Zoning By-law 3037 as amended by By-law 2005/85 the existing zoning permits a variety of agriculture related uses as well as an auction warehouse an amendment to the zoning by-law is required to allow a recreational vehicle sales and service establishment on a temporary basis 3.5 Temporary Use By-laws • the Official Plan provides for temporary use zoning by-laws to permit the use of land, buildings or structures on a temporary basis, whether or not the use conforms to the Official Plan • temporary use zoning by-laws can be considered under the following circumstances: • when a use is intended only for a limited time • to monitor a use for a temporary period prior to it being considered permanent, and • to allow a use to exist for a temporary period within an area that is undergoing a land use study, without influencing the outcome of that study in considering a temporary use by-law, Council shall be satisfied that: • the site can accommodate the proposed use in terms of site layout, building design, parking, traffic circulation, access, landscaping and servicing • the use will be compatible with, and not adversely affect, any surrounding land uses that currently exist; and • the use will not prejudice the future development of the lands and the surrounding area temporary use by-laws may be approved for a period which shall not exceed three years," but may be extended by Council by granting further periods of not more than three years 4.0 Results of Circulation 4.1 Resident Comments • none received in response to the circulation to date 4.2 Agency Comments • . Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (see Attachment #3) • no objection given the interim nature of the use, lack of proposed significant changes to the site and the context of the lands C Information Report No. 10-11 4.3 Staff Comments Page 4 the following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • compliance with the City's Official Plan and Development Guidelines • the appropriateness of the proposed temporary use given the development vision for the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood as a residential community with higher density, pedestrian -related mixed use development along the Brock Road corridor • ensuring that the proposed use is compatible with, and sensitive to, adjacent existing and proposed development (including visual and noise impacts) • ensuring that the proposed development does not impact the ability of abutting properties to develop in accordance with the Official Plan and Duffin Heights Neighourhood tertiary plan, and does not preclude or delay the future road connection between Brock Road and William Jackson Drive • proposed sustainable development components • ensuring that technical submissions and reports meet City standards 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 to 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 wishes 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 wishes to be notified of Council's decision regarding this proposal must request such in writing to the City Clerk 6.0 Other Information 6.1 Appendix No. I list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing this report Information Report No. 10-11 6.2 Information Received Page 5 • full scale copies of the plans and studies listed below are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department: • copy of the existing site plan for the property • Planning Rationale Letter • Sustainability Letter 6.3 Owner/Applicant Information • the owner of the subject lands is Kahn Auctions Ltd. • Henry Kahn is the principal of Kahn Auctions Ltd. • the application has been submitted by Motorsports Pickering, the proposed users of the property • Rick Hunter is a principal of Motorsports Pickering ks zc"o P� Ross Pym, MCIP, RP Principal Planner—Development Review RP:ld Attachments Copy: Director, Planning & Development l �Jcqll. Marg Wouters, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Review & Urban Design 05 to Commenting Residents and Landowners (1) none received to date Commenting Agencies (1) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Commenting City Departments (1) none received to date Appendix No. I to Information Report No. 10-11 f;FTACHMENT#d_JLTO 07 N D D Q JERK PR � a a V) Orb p o z_ J O ry Y U U m Gp��\ OHO City of Pickering Planning & Development Department PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Part of Lot 18 Concession 3. OWNER Kahn Auctions Ltd. DATE Mar. 23, 2011 DRAWN BY JB FILE No. A 4/11 SCALE 1:10,000 CHECKED BY RIP N p e2005 eM. ,E Ite lne. ILnd n�HNI tl h. R..e d N., . pian Nl �Su', e1 .�n,.,.. PN -15 >arTACH,MT# .12' To 08 INFO MA'fli7"rIRFE O /& Information Compiled from Applicant's Submitted Plan A 4/11 Kahn Auctions Ltd. 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G4?A"NT# 3 `f0 TORONTO AND REGION -Y� onserva tion 10 for The Living City April 13, 2011 CFN 45112.03 VIA MAIL AND EMAIL (rpvm(@.cityofpickering.com) RECEIVED Mr. Ross Pym, MCIP RPP Q� Z��� City of Pickering 1 The Esplanade CI'T'Y OF PICKERING Pickering ON L1V 61<7 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Dear Mr Pym: Re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/11 On lands municipally knov✓r. as 2695-2699 Brock Road, Part of Lot 1, Con. 3 (Motorsports Pickering on behalf of Kahn Auction Ltd.) Staff at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) have now had an opportunity to review the application captioned above and wish to provide the following comments: Purpose of the Application We understand that the purpose of the application is to amend Zoning By-law 3037, as amended, to permit a temporary zoning permission for up to three years to allow a small vehicle sales and service establishment as a permitted use. We further understand that the proposed use is to take place within the existing building and property without any 'significant' changes. Environmental Setting The subject lands are located to the west of the Urfe Creek and valleylands. There are no TRCA Regulated Areas pursuant to Ontario Regulation 166/06 located on the property. Recommendation Given the interim nature of the use, the lack of 'significant' changes and the context of the lands to the west of Urfe Creek, TRCA staff have no objection to the application. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns with respect to this letter. Yours truly, Chris Jones, MCIP, PP Senior Planner . Planning and Development Extension 5718 CJ/ cc: Steve Heuchert, TRCA (via email only: sheuchert@trca.on.ca) F:\Home\Public\Development Services\Durham Region\Pickering\2695_2699 Brock Road_1.wpd Member of Conservation Ontario 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4 (416) 661-6600 FAX 661-6898 www.trca.on.ca =(�