HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law 1145/80THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING
BY-LAW NUMBER 1145/80
Being a by-law to amend the Plan for the
District Planning Area of the Town of
Pickering by the addition thereto of The
Dunbarton Community Plan.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of clause (d) of
subsection (1) of section 61 of The Regional Municipality of
Durham Act, 1973, S.O. 1973, c. 78, a Plan for the District
Planning Area of the Town of Pickering was adopted by the
Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering on June
5, 1978, and approved by the Council of the Regional
Municipality of Durham on July 12, 1978; and
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend that Plan in order
to add thereto The Dunbarton Community Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, The Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Dunbarton Community Plan, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Schedule "I", is hereby adopted.
2. The Plan for the District Planning Area of the Town
of Pickering, as approved by the Council of the
Regional Municipality of Durham on July 12, 1978, is
hereby amended by adding thereto The Dunbarton Comm-
unity Plan as adopted hereby.
3. Schedule "B" to the said Plan for the District
Planning Area of the Town of Pickering is hereby
amended to implement the roads provisions of The
Dunbarton Community Plan.
4. The Clerk is hereby directed to forward the amend-
ments to the Council of the Regional Municipality of
Durham for its approval.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally
passed this 16th day of June, 1980.
Mayor
Clerk % /
SCHEDULE "I" TO BY-LAW $1145/80
RECOMMENDED PLAN TO BE CONSIDERED
BY THE PICKERING PLANNING COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY PLAN -
DUNBARTON COMMUNITY
AMENDMENT NO.
TO THE
DISTRICT PLAN
FOR THE
DISTRICT PLANNING AREA
OF THE
TOWN OF PICKERING
MAY, 1980.
Amendment No. to the District Plan for
the District Planning Area of the Town
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of Pick
PURPOSE OF The purpose of this Community Plan Amendment
AMENDMENT is to provide guidelines for the future
development of Planning Community No. 4,
Dunbarton,in the form of land use designations
and detailed policies to guide and -control
the future development of the community.
BASIS OF The Dunbarton Community Plan, which constitutes
AMENDMENT this Amendment, has been prepared in accordance
with Section 5.2.2 of the Durham Regional
Official Plan and Section 9 of Part I of the
District Plan for the District Planning Area
of the Town of Pickering.
ACTUAL The District Plan for the District Planning
AMENDMENT Area of the Town of Pickering is hereby amended
by adding to "Part 11 - Community Plans" the
policies and map attached hereto and described
as "Dunbarton Community Plan".
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IV PLANNING COMMUNITY 4 - DUMBARTON COMMUNITY
1. GOALS
a) To provide an efficient and orderly pattern of
land uses within the community.
b) To facilitate convenient access to educational,
cultural, social and recreational facilities
within the community and the town.
c) To provide suitable and adequate open spaces
utilizing the major environmental features such
as woodlots, hedgerows, creeks and conservation
lands in a manner that enhances their ecological
and aesthetic value to the community.
d) To preserve and protect valuable features of the
natural and man-made environment that enhance the
community.
e) To promote safe, convenient and efficient
transportation.
f) To ensure the compatibility of future development
with existing development.
2. LAND USE POLICIES
A. General
a) The policies set forth in this Community Plan for
the Dunbarton Community provide further detail and
refinement of policies contained within Part I of
the District Plan for the District Planning Area
of the Town of Pickering.
b) The land use components and general road network
within the Dunbarton Community have been established
as shown on Schedule IV-A.
61 Residential
a) Adequate noise reduction measures, such as buffer
strips, berms and vegetation shall be employed to
protect residential areas from significant sources
of noise, such as railways or major roads.
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b) supplementary policies that apply to proposed
residential development located in Environmental
'olicy or Special Policy Areas are provided
in Sections 4 and 5 of this Community Plan.
Commercial
a) In accordance with the Durham Regional Official
Plan, convenience stores may be introduced in
residential areas by means of Restricted Area
(zoning) By-laws. The convenience category may
include such uses as small retail stores and
personal service shops, but shall exclude banks,
eating establishments and other similar uses.
Generally, convenience stores shall not exceed
500 square metres in gross leasable floor area
in any one location. No zoning by-law shall be
approved, however, unless the applicant demonstrates
to the Town's satisfaction that:
i) the total gross leasable floor area proposed
for the site will be required by the
surrounding residents;
ii) the proposed uses will not duplicate the
retail services provided by or to be provided
by convenience stores in the general area; and
iii) the proposed uses will be highly accessible
to and compatible with the surrounding resid-
ential area.
b) A Local Central Area may eventually be required it
the northeastern sector of the Ounbarton Community.
Too many uncertainties, including the rate of
population growth and the nature of future retail
practices, preclude the designation of a Local
Central Area at this time. If a Local Central Area
is to be introduced in the future, this Plan shall
be amended at that time. The approval of any
amendment shall be contingent on the following
conditions:
i) a retail analysis, satisfactory to the Town,
demonstrating the need for a Local Central
Area, detailing its specific size, and
demonstrating the absence of a significant
negative impact on other designated Central
Areas.
ii) a location study, satisfactory to the Town,
identifying the most suitable site.
open Space
a) Lands designated as Major Open Space (including
Hazard Lands) on Schedule IV-A shall be kept
primarily in their natural state and used only for
woodlands, passive or active recreational purposes,
walkways or pedestrian paths, bicycle paths, or
easements for municipal services and utilities.
The actual boundaries of the Major Open Space lands
shall be determined more exactly in consultation
with the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources
during the review of development applications.
b) A linked open space system employing natural
watercourses, valley lands and publicly owned
lands or rights-of-way to connect municipal
parks, recreational facilities and schools is
to be encouraged.
c) Neighbourhood Parks are designated in various
locations and where possible, these are located
in conjunction with school sites.
d) A Community Park which is intended primarily for
active use has been designated on Schedule IV-A.
Community Uses
Any site designated for school purposes, but no
longer required by the respective School Board,
may be developed, without amendment to this Plan
in accordance with the policies applyino to the
designation or designations governing the use of
the lands immediately adjacent to the site. If
the site is developed for residential purposes,
the highest residential density designation applying
to the lands immediately adjacent to the site shall
govern its development.
ROADS AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS
a) The location of existing and proposed roads of
arterial and collector classifications is shown
on Schedule IV-A. The locations of the proposed
routes are approximate only and they may be adjusted
without amendment to this plan as long as the basic
pattern is maintained.
b) Walkways and paths shall be developed, where feasible,
to provide convenient access to open space areas,
community facilities.includinq schools, and other
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destinations requiring pedestrian or bicycle
access. Consideration may be given to locating
walkways and paths along roads where safety con-
siderations permit or suitable design solutions
are found. No walkway or path shall traverse private
property unless permission is granted by the
landowner.
The privacy of adjacent residents and the character
of the surroundings shall be taken into account in
the design of the paths and walkways.
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c) Intersection and roadway improvements shall be
further studied and reviewed as development
occurs. The implementation of remedial measures
should be considered as traffic increases and
funds become available.
SPECIAL POLICY ARE
An area which contains substantial amounts of _
existing development, which has an established
residential character and which is particularly
sensitive to the effects of new development, is
identified as a Special Policy Area. Every effort
must be made to ensure that new development is
compatible with the character of existing development.
Consequently, in evaluating any development proposals
within the Special Policy Area, special emphasis shall
be placed on the following considerations:
Buffering
Adequate buffering, which may include such measures as
planting and berming, must be incorporated to protect
existing dwellings.
B. Density
Although the density range established for these Areas
is Low Density II (13 - 25 units per hectare), the
exact density figure permitted for each development shal
be determined according to its compatibility with nearby
dwellings and the development's impact on the landscape.
Furthermore, consideration may be given to creating
a density gradient, or range, within any development,
if such a measure is likely to enhance its compatibility
with its surroundings.
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C. Road Patterns
Proposed road patterns will be judged according to
their potential impact on existing development and
to their contribution to the provision of convenient
access for the areas of future development.
D. Concept Plan
Where a Draft Plan of Subdivision is required for
implementation of a proposed development, a Concept Plan
shall be submitted indicating the following development
information: the land ownership of the proposed develop-
ment area and adjacent lands; the specific uses
proposed within the development and their location;
the proposed landscape treatment; the current and proposed
uses of any existing structure; the progressive
phasing of the development, if implementation is to
occur in more than one phase.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AREA
An area of high environmental quality and sensitivity,
is identified as an Environmental Policy Area on
Schedule IV-A. This Environmental Policy Area may
only be developed in accordance with guidelines
specified by the Town. Major development proposals
must be supported by an environmental impact analysis
prepared by a qualified expert, which will analyse
and address the following concerns and suggest remedial
action to minimize the disturbance to the environment:
a) the cutting or retention of existing vegetation,
b) the preservation of vegetation and wildlife.
c) the maintenance of the water table and its
effect upon existing vegetation.
d) the grading and landscaping of the proposed
development.
e) the form and density of development.
f) the siting of structures.
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6. SPECIAL STUDY AREA
Dunbarton Village, one of the most historically
significant sites in the Town of Pickering, has
been severely disrupted by the building of the
Canadian National Railway line. A detailed study
is proposed to investigate means of restoring the
village's most significant historical features and
revitalizing it's community life and character.
Topics of enquiry should include: appropriate land
uses, urban design issues, preservation of historic
properties and government-funded community improvement
programmes. The village has therefore been identified
as a Special Study Area. The lands within this Special
Study Area shall be designated Low Density II Residen-
tial on an interim basis. This designation shall be
reviewed during the course of the study.
7. IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION
a) In conformity with Part II of the District Plan
for the Town of Pickering, development must con-
form with the Development Plan for the community,
as adopted by resolution of the Town Council.
b) Certain areas contain unique natural features or land
use characteristics which are particularly sensitive
to the effects of new development. These areas have
been identified as Special Design Precincts in the
Dunbarton Development Plan and detailed design
guidelines for each precinct are provided therein.
c) The boundaries and locations of proposed land uses
as designated in the Community Plan and shown on
Schedule IV-A are diagrammatic and minor adjustments
may be made without amendment to this Plan so long
as the relationship of land uses and the general
intent of this Plan are maintained. To this end,
the boundaries of land uses have only been shown
schematically and the designation of parks and
community facilities are illustrated symbolically to
demonstrate their general location only.
d) The alignments of roads designated on Schedule IV-A
are diagrammatic and therefore an amendment to
this Plan shall not be required for the minor
realignment of roads provided the general purpose
and intent of this Plan are maintained. The precise
routes for such roads shall be determined through future
engineering studies.
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e) Existing Local and Minor Collector Roads are
indicated on Schedule IV-A for identification
purposes only and therefore no amendment shall
be required with respect to any deletion or
realignment of such roads.
f) As part of the implementation programme of this
Plan, a list of buildings of historical/
architectural merit shall be developed. The
preservation of the selected buildings shall
be encouraged and to this end those buildings
which qualify shall be recommended for
designation under the provisions of the
Ontario Heritage Act.
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