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Home My WebLink AboutInformation Report PD 06-13lY; Information Report to Planning & Development Committee Report Number: 06 -13 Date: May 6, 2013 From: Catherine Rose (Acting) Chief Planner Subject: Zoning By -law Amendment Application A 1/13 J. Micklewright 535 Rougemount Drive 1. 2. Purpose of this Report The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information on the Zoning By -law Amendment Application, submitted by J. Micklewright, to rezone the subject property in order to facilitate the creation of two new residential lots. This report contains general information on the applicable Official Plan and other related policies, and identifies matters raised to date. This report is intended to assist members of the public and other interested stakeholders to understand the proposal. Planning & Development Committee will hear public delegations on the application, ask questions of clarification and identify any planning issues. This report is for information and no decision on this application is being made at this time. Staff will bring forward a recommendation report for consideration by the Planning & Development Committee upon completion of a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. Property Location and Description • the subject property is located on the east side of Rougemount Drive, north of the intersection of Rougemount Drive and Pine Ridge Road (see Location Map, Attachment #1) • the subject property has an area of approximately 0.25 hectares, a lot frontage of 30.5 metres along Rougemount Drive and currently supports a detached dwelling with an attached garage • the land uses surrounding the subject property are detached residential with various lot frontages (see Lot Frontages Along Rougemount Drive, Attachment #2) 3. Applicant's Proposal the applicant has requested to amend the existing zoning from "R3(DN)" — Third Density Residential Zone (DN) requiring a minimum lot frontage of 18.0 metres to "R4" — Fourth Density Residential Zone requiring a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres, to facilitate the creation of two lots with a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres, and to allow for the future development of two new detached dwellings (see Applicant's Submitted Plan, Attachment #3) Information Report No. 06 -13 Page,2 the existing detach dwelling will be demolished to allow for the future development a Region of Durham land severance application is required for the severance of the proposed lots 4. Policy Framework 4.1 Durham Regional Official Plan • the Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject property as "Urban Areas — Living Area "; lands in this designation shall be used predominantly for housing purposes • in the General Policies for "Urban Areas — Living Areas ", the Plan indicates that the areas shall comprise communities; each community shall incorporate the widest possible variety of housing types, sizes and tenure to provide living accommodations that address various socioeconomic factors • the proposal appears to conform to the policies of the Durham Region Official Plan 4.2 Pickering Official Plan • the City of Pickering Official Plan designates the subject property as "Urban Residential — Low Density Area" within the Rosebank Neighbourhood; lands with this designation are intended primarily for housing • policies for the Rosebank Neighbourhood restrict lands west of Rosebank Road to the development and infilling of single detached dwellings having a maximum net residential density of 17 units per net hectare (the net residential density of the applicant's proposed is approximately 8 units per net hectare) • to protect and enhance the character of established neighbourhoods, the Official Plan identifies that such matters as building height, yard setbacks, lot coverage, access to sunlight, parking provisions and traffic implications should be considered • the proposal complies with the policies of the Official Plan; details of the application will be assessed against the policies and provisions of the Official Plan during processing of the application 4.3 Rosebank Neighbourhood Development Guidelines the subject property is situated within Design Precinct No. 1 of the "Rosebank Neighbourhood Development Guidelines" residential development shall be limited to the provision of single detached dwelling only new lots created in this precinct area shall have a minimum lot frontage of approximately 15.0 metres and minimum lot depths ranging between approximately 33 metres and 60 metres, unless the character of the area is such that a smaller lot frontage or smaller lot depth is desirable; the application proposes the creation of lots with minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres and lot depth of 82 metres the proposal is consistent with the provisions of the Rosebank Neighbourhood Development Guidelines Information Report No. 06 -13 4.4 Zoning By -law 2511 Page 3 • the subject property is presently zoned "R3(DN)" — Third Density Residential Zone (DN) • the "R3(DN)" zoning permits a detached dwelling on a residential lot and a Day Nursery use with a minimum lot frontage of 18.0 metres and a minimum lot area of 550 square metres • an amendment to the existing zoning by -law is required to allow for a land severance resulting with the creation of two lots with a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 metres 5. Comments Received 5.1 Resident Comments • none received in response to the revised circulation to date 5.2 Agency Comments • none received in response to the revised circulation to date 5.3 City Departments Comments Development Control . no concerns 6. Planning & Design Section Comments The following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • establishing other appropriate performance standards, such as maximum building height and maximum garage projection, to ensure the proposed development will be compatible with the existing character of the surrounding area • reviewing the siting of the new detached dwellings to ensure the protection of mature healthy trees • ensuring consistency with the City's urban design objectives 7. Information Received Full scale copies of the plans and studies listed below are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering, City Development Department: • Site Plan • Planning Rationale Letter • Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Information Report No. 06 -13 9. Procedural Information 9.1 General Page 4 • written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the City 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 City 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 10. Owner /Applicant Information • J. Micklewright Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Lot Frontages Along Rougemount Drive 3. Applicant's submitted Site Plan Prepared By: 2A_-L 4=� Mila Yeung Planner II N11e,§h\Surt[, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Review & Urban Design MY:ld Attachments Date of Report: April 17, 2013 Copy: Director, City Development Approved /Endorsed By: Catherine Rose, M P, RPP (Acting) Chief Planner I "1111111 INI11111 1111111111111i amwl : ■1 �� C �� MEN 11 X111 , mm mm �� • �� TIC �� JII 11111 ��11 ►I . IN ,., BY MY Attachment # to Informat+r,n 14Pnort# 06 °13 1 TOYN EVALE ROAD D Q N W N O In >> N N N Ifl I!7 W 0 N f— U Ui N N In U7 _z N F N D z N z O N N _ Cu N N COURT Ln n NOky ky �O /1 Cu W CU vi In 0 j Cu Cd o Ln N _ U7 N Ln U) Q M (L1 0 M M N z O O N tPRO MTY ° - City of Pickering City Development Department PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 535 Rougemount Drive(Part of Lot 43, Plan 430, Part 1, 40R- 18460) OWNER J. 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