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INFORMATION REPORT NO. 06-06
FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF
APRIL 20, 2006
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS
OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13
SUBJECT: Zoning Amendment Application A 02/06
Pickering Harbour Company Limited
Sandbar Road
Lots 210 — 224, Lots 283 — 288, and Part of Lots 218, 289 Plan 299
City of Pickering
1.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
- the lands are located at the east side of the harbour entrance to Frenchman's
Bay, west of Liverpool Road, north of Lake Ontario, and is generally known as
the East Spit and are currently vacant (see Attachment #1 — Location Map).
2.0 APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL
the applicant proposes to rezone the subject lands from a "R-4" — Residential
Zone to an Open Space Zone that would allow a windmill and passive
recreation uses (see Attachment #2 — Applicant's Submitted Plan);
the owner intends to construct a private windmill on these lands in association
with the adjacent marina operation.
3.0 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan
- the lands are designated Major Open Space System — Waterfront in the
Durham Region Official Plan;
- designates Frenchman's Bay as a Waterfront Place;
- promotes Waterfront Places such as Frenchman's Bay to be developed as
focal points along the Lake Ontario Waterfront, and permits a mix of uses
including marina, recreational, tourist, cultural and community uses in these
locations;
- the application appears to conform to the Durham Region Official Plan;
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3.2 Pickering Official Plan
- the lands are designated Open Space Systems — Natural Areas within the
Bay Ridges Neighbourhood;
- the lands are intended to be used for conservation, restoration, environmental
protection, recreation, and ancillary uses;
- the lands are subject to the "Liverpool Road Waterfront Node Development
Guidelines';
- the subject application will be assessed against the policies and provisions of
the Pickering Official Plan during the processing of the application;
3.3 Liverpool Road Waterfront Node Development Guidelines
- the main theme for the entire Node is that of a "Great Lakes Nautical Village"
having a mix of uses and an inviting ambiance;
- recognizes Frenchman's Bay as a boating tourism area that provides
seasonal marina facilities and additional land-based recreation and tourism
opportunities;
- recognizes that the East Spit exhibits the characteristics of a dynamic beach;
- establishes that the Village will offer opportunities for people to live, work,
shop and play within the area;
- establishes that public uses are appropriate on the spit including a limited
number of supportive buildings;
- emphasizes the importance of preserving and / or enhancing the views from
the area towards Frenchman's Bay as key considerations in the review of any
development proposal;
3.4 Zoning By-law 2511
- the subject lands are zoned "R-4" — Residential Zone by By-law 2511, as
amended;
- this current zone category permits detached dwellings;
- the applicant has requested the lands be rezoned to permit a windmill and
passive recreation uses;
4.0 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION
4.1 Resident Comments
- no written resident comments have been received to date;
4.2 Agency Comments
Veridian Connections - no objections;
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4.3 Staff Comments
In reviewing the application to date, the following matters have been identified by
staff for further review and consideration:
- the appropriate separation distance from residential dwelling areas to the
proposed windmill location;
- the appropriateness and compatibility of the proposed windmill and passive
recreation uses with the surrounding uses area;
- the evaluation of the Liverpool Waterfront Node Development Guidelines in
relation to the proposed uses on the property;
- the examination of whether any site alterations, servicing and / or grading
works are proposed are required to accommodate the proposed windmill and
passive recreation uses on the subject lands;
- the determination of whether any future studies may be required including,
but not limited to, a noise impact report to evaluate any potential noise
disturbance issues that may be associated with windmills.
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;
- 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.
6.0 OTHER INFORMATION
6.1 Information Received
- a full scale copies of the applicant's submitted plan are available for viewing
at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department;
- the need for additional information and / or studies will be determined through
the review and circulation of the applicant's current proposal;
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6.2 Property Principal
- the owner of the subject lands is Pickering Harbour Company and the
Principal is Harold G. Hough, President;
- the authorized agent is Ian McCullogh of Marshall Homes.
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Attachments
Copy: Director, Planning & Development
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Lynda T ylor, CIP PPP
Manager, Development Review
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COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS
(1) none received to date
COMMENTING AGENCIES
(1) Veridian Connections
COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS
(1) none received to date
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