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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation Report 07-02033 mak PICKERII\G INFORMATION REPORT NO. 07-02 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF February 21, 2002 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQCIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: • Resolution of Deferral 36 to the Pickering Official Plan Draft Plan of Subdivision SP -2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 Alcorn & Associates Limited on behalf of E. and E. Taylor Part of Lot 29. Concession 2 (Nest side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue) City of Pickering 1.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the subject lands are located 011 the west side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue between the hydro corridor and the railroad tracks: a property location map is provided for reference (see Attachment #1); the property is currently vacant of any buildings or structures; the majority of the subject lands are currently forested: the site's topography is relatively flat Nyith a slight slope from the northwest to the southeast; - there is a drainage swale that runs through the property from the north to the southeast; surrounding land uses are: north York -Durham sewer corridor and CPR rail line; south - Gatineau Hydro corridor; east - one small residential properly at the northeast corner of the subdivision: on the opposite side of Whites Road is an open space block and a residential subdivision; west vacant land with forest cover. 2.0 APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL - Alcorn & Associates Limited on behalf of the owner. have submitted an application for approval of a draft plan of subdivision and an application to amend the zoning by-law in order to implement the proposed draft plan: the applicant is also requesting that the land use designation for the subject lands be established through the resolution of Deferral 36 to the Pickering Official Plan; - the applicant's proposed subdivision plan is provided for reference (see Attachment -2 ); - the draft plan proposes the creation of one new "P -loop' shaped municipal streets, extending west from Whites Road: the new street is proposed 10 intersect Whites Road at the existing intersection of Craighurst Court and Whites Road; half of the subject lands are proposed to remain as open -space; an existing drainage swale, that is to remain, bisects Ole subject lands and has resulted in the proposed residential area being set back over 42 metres from Whites Road; the applicant proposes residential lots next to the hydro corridor on the south side of the draft plan; a small park is proposed in the southeast corner of the draft plan; 034 34 Information Report No. 07-02 Page 2 - the following chart outlines the proposed development detail: Details of the Draft Plan Total area of draft plan — 12.5 hectares Area proposed for residential development — 4.25 hectares Open space blocks — 6.03 hectares Park block — 0.07 hectares New road — 1.48 hectares Road widening block — 0.42 hectares Number of single detached dwelling lots — 1 Number of semi-detached building lots — 74 Number of semi-detached dwelling units — 148 Total dwelling units — 149 Net residential density — 35 units per hectare. 3.0 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING 3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan - designates the subject lands as Living Area, where development is intended to be predominantly for housing purposes; - lands in the vicinity of the subject property arc also identified as Open Space Linkages which recognizes an east -west ecological linkage known as the Rouge-Duffins Corridor; Whites Road is designated as a Type A Arterial Road where it abuts the subject property; the proposal appears to conform to these designations; 3.2 Pickering Official Plan 3.2.1 Deferral 36 - in March 1997, the Council adopted Official Plan designation for the subject land was Open Space - Natural Area and Urban Study Area; in August 1997, Council, following receipt of Whites Road North Area Urban Study, adopted modifications 22 and 23 to the Pickering Official Plan affecting these lands; the modifications proposed the establishment of Open Space - Natural Area and Urban Residential Area — Low Density Area on the subject lands; the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) did not support the modifications and requested further detailed information about the subject lands; in September 1997, Regional Council deferred consideration of the land use designation for the subject lands and established Deferral 36; it was understood that through subdivision and rezoning applications and the required supporting reports, the additional information required by TRCA would be submitted in order to resolve the outstanding issues of Deferral 36; 3.2.2 Other Policies - modification 22 and 23 of the Pickering Official Plan proposes the establishment of Urban Residential Area — Low Density Area and Open Space — Natural Area designations for the subject lands; permissible uses within the Urban Residential Area — Low Density Area designation include residential uses, including both single detached dwellings units and semi-detached dwelling units; - the proposal is within the Amberlea Neighbourhood of the Pickering Official Plan; - the Plan establishes a maximum density range for the low density residential development designation of up to and including 30 units per net hectare; however, the Amberlea Neighbourhood plan provides some additional policies for the development of the subject lands including the option of residential dcnsity of up to 80 units per hectare if the resulting development form demonstrates that the size characteristics and constraints are better addressed; hnfomiation Report No. 07-02 Page 3 0 3 5 the proposed development svould provide a net site density of approximately 35 units per hectare (based on the potential 149 dwelling units being developed on approximately 4.25 hectares of land): the lands that are proposed to be designated Open .Sjtce — Natural :Area represent land that are within and or abut the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor; permissible uses within land designated Open Space — Natural Area include conservation, environmental protection, restoration and passive recreation; - Schedule 1I of the Pickering Official Plan - Transportation Systems designates Whites Road where it abuts the draft plan as a Type A Arterial Road; - Type A .-arterial Roads are the highest order arterial road that are designed to carry large volumes of traffic at moderate to high speed and have access restrictions: the proposed new public streets serving the proposed development would function as Local Road; - section 11.13(c) of the Oficial Plan requires new public roads intersections on Whites Road north of the Ontario Hydro corridor is provided to the satisfaction of the Region of Durham: • - section 11.13(d) oldie Official Plan provides development guidelines for the subject lands that encourages a development form that takes advantage of the small, isolated pockets of land in close proximity to a Type 'A' arterial road. and minimizes the impact of development on the area's natural features and functions; and. ensure that new roads connecting to White; Road are designed in a manner that minimizes impacts on the area's natural features and functions, and intersects with Whites Road at locations that do not prejudice the future construction of a Whites Road%C.P. -rail line overpass; - Schedule 1II of the Pickering Official Plan - Resource Management designates lands to the north, west and south of the subject property as Rouge-Dtffins Wildlife Corridor; - section 10.17 of the Official Plan clarifies that the boundary of the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Coincides with the boundary of the Open Space — Natural Areas designation; this section of the plan also requires an Environmental Report to address setbacks; buffers, edge management and stornyvater: - in accordance with Official Plan policies, an environmental report has been 'submitted; - the subject applications will be assessed against the policies and provisions of the Pickering Official Plan during the further processing of the applications; 3.3 Zoning By-law 3036, as amended the subject lands are currently zoned -A- — Rural Agriculture Zone. by Zoning By-law 3036, as amended: the existing zoning permits a range of agricultural uses. one detached dwelling, some recreational and community institutional uses. and selected agricultural commercial uses; an amendment to the zoning by-law is required to allow the development of the proposed draft plan of subdivision. 4.0 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION I See Attachments =: to -9) 4.1 Resident Comments no resident comments have been received to -date. 4.2 Af4encv Comments \'eridian Connections — has no objection to the proposed development and requests a number of technical requirements lithe application is approved (see Attachment #3); 03 6 Information Report No. 07-02 Page 4 Canada Post — requests conditions of draft approval be imposed on their behalf regarding the location and installation of a temporary and pernlanent Community Mailbox, and required sidewalk, boulevard and curb works serving the mailbox (see Attachment #4); Bell Canada — requests conditions of draft approval be imposed on their behalf addressing the location and installation of underground servicing (see Attachment #5); Enbridge Consumers Gas — requests conditions of draft approval be imposed on their behalf addressing utility distribution plans and the installation of gas lines (see Attachment #6); Durham District School Board — advises that they have no objection to the applications, that approximately 75 elementary students could be generated by the proposed development and these students will be accommodated within existing school facilities (see Attachment #7); Durham Catholic District School Board — advises that they have no objection to the applications, that approximately 30 students could be generated by the proposed subdivision, and the development falls within the catchment area of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School (see Attachment #8); Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) - advises that the proposed development is within a tableland woodlot; TRCA staff promote the protection of the woodlot features as it serves a significant linkage function and appears to provide a significant habitat function; however, since an Environmental Impact Study has been submitted TRCA staff will be reviewing the study prior to providing any detailed comments on the applications (see Attachment #9). 4.3 Staff Comments 4.3.1 Deferral 36 staff are reviewing , along with other agencies, all the technical reports to ensure the information received in conjunction with the applications for approval of draft plan of subdivision and rezoning will provide sufficient clarity to resolve Deferral 36; a decision on deferral 36 must be made by Regional Council prior to any decision by the City of Pickering on the subject development applications becoming final; Council's approved modifications 22 and 23 illustrate a different arrangement of open space and residential area than proposed by the development applications; staff will need to make recommendations to Council on this matter. 4.3.2 Environmental Matters - significant environmental matters being reviewed by staff include: • ensuring the integrity of the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor is not negatively impacted by the proposed development; • reviewing the proposed development to ensure that it will not have a negative impact on the surrounding woodlot or whether any impacts could be appropriately mitigated; • reviewing the impacts on the watercourse and the water budget for the area that will result if the development proceeds in it's current configuration; 4.3.3 Other Draft Plan and Rezoning Issues - in reviewing the application to -date, the following other matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • reviewing the appropriateness of the lot frontage mix and proposed dwelling type mix; Information Report No. 07-02 Page 5 - 3 7 • reviewing the proposed subdivision design to determine if the development foml qualifies for the increased density as permitted by the Official Plan: • ensuring that the proposed street. lotting pattern and dwelling designs maintain a high quality residential streetscape; • ensuring that the proposed development is compatible with, and sensitive to. surrounding lands: • reviewing supporting technical submissions and reports to ensure that adequate information is provided. that technical requirements are met and that the proposed subdivision design does not impact on the abutting properties; further issues may be identified following receipt and review of comments from the circulated departments, agencies and public: 5.0 PROCEDURAL iNFORMMAT1ON written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning & Development Department: oral continents mac he made at the Public information Fleeting; - 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 swish to be notified of Council's decision regarding either the proposed plan of subdivision or zoning by -lacy amendment application. you must request such in writing to the City Clerk: - if you \wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision of the proposed zoning by -lacy amendment application, or Council's decision on the draft plan of subdivision, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law or before the City of Pickering issues its notice of decision for this proposal. 6.0 OTHER INFORM. -TION 6.1 Appendix 1 list of neighbourhood residents, community associations. agencies and City Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing this report; 6.2 Information Received full scale copies of the Applicant's submitted plan are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning e Development Department: the City of Pickering is in receipt of the listed reports, which contains technical information and recommendations on the proposed subdivision: • Planning Report Taylor Property City of Pickering by Alcorn & Associates Limited, dated October 2001: • Stormwater and Servicing .Analyses by Cosburn Patterson Mather Limited, dated October 2001: • Whites Road Property Pickering. Environmental Impact .Assessment report by ESG International Inc., dated October 2001: • Hydrogeologic Study Proposed Taylor Residential Subdivision by Terraprobe, dated October 10. 2001: - the need for updated information and or addendums to these reports will be determined throu<oh the review of the applicant's current proposal; 038 Information Report No. 07-02 Page 6 6.3 Property Owners - the current property owners are Earl and Elizabeth Taylor. Ross Pym, MCIP, RPI1 Principal Planner - Development Review RP/pr Attachments Copy: Director, Planning & Development Department Catherine Rose Manager, Policy f) 39 APPENDIX I TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 07-02 COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS (1) none to date • COMMENTING AGENCIES 1 I) Veridian Connections (2) Canada Post (3) Bell Canada (4) Enbridgc Consumers Gas (i) Durham District School Board (6) Durham Catholic District School Board (7) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority COMMENTING CITY DEPART>IENTS ( I ) Planning & Development Department 1140 ATTACHMENT# 1 TO INFORMATION REPORT# � : 0 1 N FINCH SEGUIN 1 0 J r<� G SS Co COWNGSBROOK ify ,,11100111 CRT,Aim = eollllll/;: SO AMBERLEA "Hill 111111101111111011 1111111M MUNI ave ►111 i\ •111 �•1 0161 .ii4 1111.111111:LireIMM 1a. 1111111111111 11011' � RaD y u���p/i���I lt�1a� • NIPISS NIPISSINO I►� Z COGNAC U AVENUE ACE N ROAD FINCH PARK DE DRIVE 111111111111111111 I Hi 1 FilJllllllllllllIIIII AD _e ---m —� g AVE C URT OIL City of Pickering Planning & Development Department PROPERTY DESCRIPTION PART OF LOT 29, CONCESSION 2 OWNER E. AND E. TAYLOR DATE JAN 23, 2002 DRAWN BY RC APPLICATION No. SP -2001.06 SCALE 1:7500 CHECKED BY RP FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY PN -11 PA- ATTACH MENT #ZTO "q'FORMATION REPORT # 7 - C ')- INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANTS' SUBMITTED PLAN SP -2001-06 E. AND E. TAYLOR 041 THIS ?AAP /AS PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INFORM -ION & SUPPORT SERVICES, JANUARY 23, 2002. n 4 2 ATTACHMENT# 3 TO INFORMATION REPORT# 0.7 " ° R fl; 1170 ULJ _ 3 20U1 GI DEVELC . ; . -;TA?ENT V'ERIDIAN CONNECTIONS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW PROJECT NAME; Earl and Elizabeth Taylor ADDRESS/PLAN, Lot 29, Concession 2 (Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue) MUNICIPALITY: Pickering REF. NO.; S -P-2001-06 Durham Region Ref. No: 66208 SUBMISSION DATE: Septembet 10, 2001 1. Electric Service is available on die road allowance(s) touching this property. Servicing will be from thc'caat side of Whites Road. 2. Individual metering for each unit is required. 3. The following standard fixed fcc costs will apply (all figures are approximate): Service Connection Fc c $130.00 per unit a. The Applicant must make direct application to the Corporation to obtain specific approval of the electrical service arrangements and related work for this project. The applicant is cautioned that tenders, contracts, or work initiated prior w obtaining specific approval will be subject to change. 5. A Servicing Agreement must be signed with the Corporation in order to obtain servicing for this site, 6. All work from the public road allowance to the service entrance and the metenng arrangements must comply with the Corporation's tcquircmcnts and specifications, 7. The Applicant will be required to grant to the Cotpotation a standard occupation easement, registered on title, for possible route for primary cable through $lock B & D. 8 Prior to energizing any new actvicc, the Applicant shall apply to the Corporation's Customct Cate Department to open an energy account. 9 Prior to obtaining a building permit, the Applicant shall, by agreement, confirm acceptance of the terms and conditions of providing electrical service. 10. Where cranes or matetial handling equipment or workers must wotk in proximity to existing overhead wires, with the capability of contact of coming within the limits of approach, the developer/builder shall pay all costs for the temporary relocation, buttal, of ptotcction of the wires, or other action deemed necessary by 'Vcddian to provide for worker safety and the security of the electrical system. 11. Landscaping, specifically trees and shrubs, should be relocated away ftom the Corporation's transformer to avoid interference with equipment access. Lopsided appearance of trees from trimming may tcault. 12. Will not attend scheduled City of Pickering DART Meeting for this development_ E0/?0 'd OIZO 619 906 'ON Xd.1 NVIQR1 A bid 11:01 ARL 100Z-ZO-,';,00 f�43 ATTACHMENT #-3 TO INFORMATION REPORT# D Page 2 VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REV th W 13. Veridian Connections has no objection to the proposed development. Please forward a copy of first submission civil design so that 1 prcliminan' design and estimate can be completed. Technical Representative — Dave Bell Telephone 427-9870 Ext. 3233 PP/df PAWo<d nocimrne\vcdd„n\tnenaelnc(t Co<unk-con\De,ebpmen< ApppimaonR ,r ,ng`,:IX::,Fv<s.: Firnc•n!„�e. ic<:'J Cancnmdac 2.,tYckedr•R.daa Rcv. Date: November 1, 1999 EO/E0 'd 020 619 506 'ON X 2 N61�!IL)'0'\, 0 ?I:01 001 t00Z—ZO—,L00 1144 DELIVERY PLANNING 1860 MIDLAND AVE 2ND FL. SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 5A1 ATTACHMENT# i7L TO INFORMATION REPORT# D i -Oo2 (416) 285-5385 (T) (416) 285-7624 (F) December 11, 2001 Mr. N. Carroll Director of Planning City of Pickering 1 The Esplanade Pickering On LI V 6K7 Dear Mr. Carroll, RE: Application for Approval of a Plan of Subdivision Durham Region File No.: S -P-2001-06 Applicant: Earl and Elizabeth Taylor Lot: 29 Concession: 2 City of Pickering Ref.No.: 66213 DEC 1 3 2001 CITY KERINGOF ! ON ARIONG Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above noted application. As a condition of draft approval, Canada Post requires that the owner/developer comply with the following conditions: - The owner/developer agrees to include on all offers of purchase and sale, a statement which advises the prospective purchaser that mail delivery will be from a designated Community Mailbox. - The owner/developer will be responsible for notifying the purchaser of the exact Community Mailbox locations prior to the closing of any home sale. - The owner/developer will consult with Canada Post Corporation to determine suitable locations for the placement of Community Mailbox and to indicate these locations on the appropriate servicing plans. -The owner/developer will provide the following for each Community Mailbox site and include these requirements on the appropriate servicing plans: - An appropriately sized sidewalk section (concrete pad) as per municipal standards, to place the Community Mailboxes on. - Any required walkway across the boulevard, as per municipal standards. ATTACHMENT# 1/ TO INFORMATION REPORT# - o L DELIVERY PLANNING 1860 MIDLAND AVE 2ND FL. SCARBOROUGH ON M1 P 5A1 (416) 285-5385 (T) (416) 285-7624 (F) -Any required curb depressions for wheelchair access. The owner/developer further agrees to determine and provide a suitable temporary Community Mailbox location(s), which may he utilized by Canada Post until the curbs, sidewalks and final grading have been completed at the permanent Community Mailbox locations. This will enable Canada Post to provide mail delivery to new residence as soon as the homes are occupied. I trust that this information is sufficient, however, should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me the above number or mailing address. Sincerely, Debbie Greenwood Delivery Planner a:utndraw.sam C.c,2.S2AQ 046 ATTACHMENT#? TO INFORMATION DEPORT# 0 -7 Right of Way Floor 5,100 Borough Drive Scarborough, Ontario M1 P 4W2 Tel: (416) 296-6291 1-800-748-6284 Fax: (416) 296-0520 October 12, 2001 Town of Pickering Planning Department 1 The Esplande, Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Attention: N. Carroll RE: Draft Plan of Subdivision Whites and Finch Earl and Elizabeth Taylor File No: S -P-2001-06 Town of Pickering DIECEINE OCT 1 8 2001 CITY OF PICKERIN PICKERING, ONTARIO L: Thank you for your letter of September 10, 2001 conceming the above proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision. Would you please ensure that the following paragraphs are/have been included as conditions of Draft Plan Approval: n "O1 1 - The Owner shall be requested to enter into an agreement (Letter of Understanding) with Bell Canada complying with any underground servicing conditions imposed by the municipality, and if no such conditions are imposed, the owner shall advise the municipality of the arrangement ent made for such servicing. If there are any conflicts with existing Bell Canada facilities or easements, the Owner/Developer shall be responsible for re -arrangements or relocation. If you have any questions, please contact: Sushannah Spataro at (416) 296-6599. Yours truly, Janice Young Manager - Right of Way 500 Elgin Mills Road East Richmond Hill Ontario L4C 5G1 2001-09-24 ATTACHMENT# 6 TO INFORMRTIO RE?RT# 6 7 v ' RECEIVED OCT - 1 2001 CITY OF PICKERING FLAAND DEVELOPMENT PARTMENT MR N CARROLL DIRECTOR OF PLANNING CITY OF PICKERING -MUNICIPAL BLDG 1 THE ESPLANADE PICKERING ON L1V 6K7 Dear Sirs (147 ENBRIDGE Consumers Gas l III SEP 2 7 211111 ItJ) C - oF i='ICKE.Rii•JG -t .tccRlNG, ONTARIO Re: APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAN OF SUBDIVISION DURHAM FILE NO. S -P-201-06 EARL & ELIZABETH TAYLOR REF. NO. 66200 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. Yo H. " ilcox Planning Supervisor (905) 883-2613 HW/swc X149 THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Facilities Services 400 Taunton Road East Whitby, Ontario LIR 2K6 hone: (905) 666-5500 1-800-265-3968 Fax: (905) 666-6439 ATTACHMENT t3? TO INFORMA rN REPORT G ! ' U 2 September (9, 2001 The Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department 1615 Dundas Street East 4th Floor, Lang Tower West Building, Box 623 Whitby, Ontario LIN 6A3 ' • Attention:- Richard Szarek Dear Mr. Szarek, RE: Application for Approval of Plan of Subdivision S -P-2001-06 Earl and Elizabeth Taylor Lot 29, Concession II City of Pickering Ref. No.: 66205 RECEIVED SEP 2 4 2001 CITY ri;rlG ,LAtINiNC, .`m DEVELOPFMCF'T DEPARTMENT Staff has reviewed the information on the above noted application and has the following comments... 7, Approximately 75 elementary pupils could be generated by the above noted application. It is intended that any pupils generated by the above noted plan of subdivision, be accommodated within an existing school facility. 3. Under the mandate of the Durham District School Board, staff has no objections. Yours truly, C , 7//'- �'v /f �Y Christine Nancckivell, Planner cc: Air. N. Carroll, Director of Planning, City of Pickering CN:cm I:\PROP LAN\DATA\PLNG\S U B`S P2001-06 ATTACHMENT# g' TO rErORT# ,,^ 7 - 0 a. THE DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD October 15, 2001 Catholic ErLwnaion: Learning ci Lir iny in Faith Richard Szarek Current Operations Branch Planning Department The Regional Municipality of Durham 1615 Dundas St. E., Box 623 4`h Floor Lang Tower, West Building Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3 Dear Mr. Szarek: RE: APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAN OF SUBDIVISION S -P-2001-06 EARL AND ELIZABETH TAYLOR LOT 29, CONCESSION 2 CITY OF PICKERING REF. No.: 66206 At the Regular Board Meeting of October 10, 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-2001-06." The subject lands affected by this Plan of Subdivision fall within the catchment area of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School, located at 1765 Meadowview Avenue in Pickering, The projected student yield from this development is 30 students. Sincerely yours, Gerry O'Neill Controller of Planning and Admissions cc: /Neil Carroll, Director of Planning, City of Pickering GON:SMR:smr • r. ....._..,:n .1 115;) ATTACHMENT# ? TO INFORMI-T!r?:',' RE ?CRT# O 7 0 e. onserva tion TORONTO AND REGION October 2, 2001 Mr. Richard Szarek Planning Department The Regional Municipality of Durham 1615 Dundas Street East 4th Floor Lang Tower, West Building P.O. Box 623 Whitby, Ontario LIN 6A3 Dear Mr. Szarek: Re: Application for Approval of Plan of Subdivision S -P-2001-06 Lot 29, Concession 2 City of Pickering (Earl & Elizabeth Taylor) CFN 32577 We acknowledge receipt of the above application and drawing No. 32 - DP9 dated August 22, 2001 prepared by Alcorn and Associates. We also acknowledge receipt of an Environmental Impact Assessment prepared by ESG International provided by the applicant. The proposal is to allow for a 75 lot subdivision within a tableland woodiot. The woodiot is part of the Rouge Duffins Corridor and is designated as Open Space within the Morningside Heights Official Plan. Staff promote the protection of the woodiot feature as it serves a significant linkage function and appears to provide a significant habitat function. However given the applicant's submission of an Environmental Impact Study, prior to providing detailed comments, we request additional time to review the provided document. A meeting with TRCA staff has also been requested to discuss the above proposal. Therefore staff withhold providing further comments on the application until we have had an opportunity to review the EIS and further discuss the proposed with the applicant. Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions. 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