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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLN 11-14 C;fq oO A Report to Planning & Development Committee PICKERING Report Number: PLN 11-14 Date:June 2, 2014 From: Thomas Melymuk Director, City Development Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 13-002/P Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official Plan Informational Revision 20 to the Pickering Official Plan City-Initiated Official Plan Review: Planning Tools for Sustainable Placemaking Recommendation: 1. (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 13-002/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to change existing policies and add new policies in support of sustainable placemaking, be approved; and (b) That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official Plan, to change existing policies and add new policies in support of sustainable placemaking, as set out in Appendix Ito Report PLN 11-14, be forwarded to Council for enactment; • 2. That Council adopt Informational Revision 20 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 11-14; 3. That Council authorize staff to revise the City's Site Plan Control By-law to incorporate the additional powers made available through the approval of Amendment 23, and that the revised By-law be brought back to Council for enactment; and 4. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PLN 11-14 and Council's resolution on the matter to the Region of Durham and to each person or public body that provided written or verbal comments at the Open House, the Public • Meeting, the Planning & Development Committee or the City Council meetings. Executive Summary: The Province, through legislative changes to the Planning Act in 2007 (Bill,51), provided area municipalities with additional planning and development control tools to use in the land use planning process; and to help create more environmentally sustainable, vibrant, and healthy communities. An Amendment to the Pickering Official Plan to implement the new tools provided by the legislation was prepared and circulated for comment. Related Informational Revisions to the Official Plan were also prepared and circulated for comment. 32 Report PLN 11-14 June 2, 2014 Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 13-002/P Page 2 • The Proposed Amendment identified revisions to the existing policies of the Plan, and new policies to be added to the Plan, that would strengthen the Plan's policy foundation for sustainable placemaking. The Proposed Amendment addressed many topics including: site plan control; sustainable development; energy conservation and efficiency; the urban forest; climate change; community improvement plans; height and density zoning; and other housekeeping items. The Proposed Amendment also included the introduction of definitions for the terms "Adaptation", "Climate Change", "Green Development", "Green Technologies", "Heat Island", "Placemaking", "Renewable Energy Systems", "Sustainable Design" and "Urban Forest". Following the review of comments received from agencies, the public and developers, and one-on-one meetings with companies and individuals on the matter, staff identified a number of minor changes to the Proposed Amendment and the Proposed Informational Revision (see Table 1: Responses to Comments Received on Proposed Official Plan Amendment 23, Appendix III). Recommended Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official Plan is provided as Exhibit "A" to the draft adopting By-law found as Appendix Ito this Report. Recommended Informational Revision 20 to the Plan is provided as Appendix II. Staff recommends that the City initiated Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 13-002/P, be approved, and that the By-law to adopt Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official Plan be forwarded to Council for enactment. It is also recommended that Council adopt Informational Revision 20 to the Official Plan. Further, it is recommended that Council authorize staff to revise the City's Site Plan Control By-law to incorporate the new powers enabled by Amendment 23. The new powers include the authority to review matters related to the architectural design of a development, the sustainable elements of a development related to exterior design, as well as the sustainable elements on a City right-of-way adjoining a development. Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the proposed amendment. 1. Background The review of the Pickering Official Plan is being undertaken through a series of amendments addressing specific topics and geographic areas. "Planning Tools for Sustainable Placemaking" was identified as one of the topics to be addressed through the Official Plan Review. As one of the five corporate priorities of the City of Pickering, Sustainable Placemaking is described as a process to improve the long-term social, environmental, economic and cultural health of the City and it involves: • Building a sustainable city, and • Living and working in a sustainable city. 33 Report PLN 11-14 June 2, 2014 Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 13-002/P Page 3 The creation of sustainable places requires the participation of the City, public agencies, the community and the private sector. They are all active participants in building a sustainable city. The City's role in Sustainable Placemaking requires the creation of a planning policy environment that promotes and requires planning decisions and implementation in support of Sustainable Placemaking. Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official Plan affects many policy sections of the Plan (see the full amendment as Exhibit "A" to Appendix I; a general description of the Amendment is provided as Appendix IV). The Amendment mainly addresses the Community Design, Detailed Design Considerations, and the Implementation and Development Review Chapters of the Plan. Related changes to the explanatory text and sidebars of the Official Plan are provided in Informational Revision 20 (see Appendix III a general description of the Revision is provided as Appendix IV). Staff continues to work on other components of the Official Plan review. Further amendments will be brought forward to address such matters as: Growth Plan conformity for the City Centre, the Environment and Countryside, Growth Plan conformity for areas outside the City Centre, and other house-keeping items such as affordable housing, second units and deferrals. 2. Comments received on Proposed Amendment 23 and Proposed Informational Revision 20 2.1 Comments from the November 25, 2013 Statutory Open House Eight people attended the November 25, 2013 Open House. Questions were asked for clarification but no formal comments or submissions were made at the open house. 2.2 Comments from the December 2, 2013 Statutory Public Meeting Two verbal submissions were made at the December 2, 2013 Statutory Public Meeting at the Planning and Development Committee. A summary of C. Beattie's and G. Zimmerman's verbal submissions and staffs response is contained in Table I: Response to Comments Received on Proposed Official Plan Amendment 23 (see Appendix III to Report PLN 11-14). 2.3 Written submissions received One written submission was received from E. Howson from MSH Ltd. representing the Seaton Landowner Group, and four from Zelinka Priamo Ltd. The letters from Zelinka Priamo Ltd. present the same content, but represent the interests of two different landowners: Loblaw Properties Limited, and • Pickering-Brock Centre Inc. A summary of the written submissions received and staffs response is also contained in Table I (see Appendix III). 34 • Report PLN 11-14 June 2, 2014 Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 13-002/P Page 4 2.4 Additional consultation with the public and landowner representatives Planning staff had separate meetings after the public meeting to further discuss the contents of verbal and/or written comments received with: • C. Beattie, C. McDuffy and A. McKinnon (West Shore residents) • E. Howson from MSH Ltd. representing the Seaton Landowner Group • Zelinka Priamo Ltd. and Steven Campbell from Bayfield Realty Advisors Inc. representing Loblaw Properties Limited and Pickering-Brock Centre Inc. Comments made during these discussions related mostly to the points or concerns that had already been raised through the verbal submissions made at the public meeting or in the written submissions. Staff also made a presentation on proposed Amendment 23 to the BILD Durham Chapter on February 25, 2014, which was followed by a question and answer period. 2.5 Region of Durham comments The Region of Durham suggested certain minor revisions to Proposed Amendment 23, and indicated that they do not have any comments or concern with the Proposed Informational Revision. In accordance with Regional By-law 11-2000, the Region has exempted Amendment 23 from Regional approval. A summary of the Region's written comments and staffs response is contained in Table I (see Appendix III). 3. Minor modifications have been made to the Amendment and the Informational Revision to reflect the staff responses to comments received • Staff agree with the suggested change made by C. Beattie on behalf of West Shore residents, that the proposed policy on bird friendly glazing [policy 13.10(o)] be expanded to put emphasis on the installation of bird-friendly glazing on new tall buildings located within established migratory flight paths. • Staff agree with the comment of E. Howson that conflict could occur in the implementation of both the City's Draft Sustainable Development Guidelines and the approved Seaton's Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines. Staff therefore recommend the removal of the proposed informational sidebar under Item Number 6 of the Proposed Informational Revision. In updating • the draft Sustainable Development Guidelines, staff will ensure that there is no overlap with the Sustainable Placemaking Guidelines for Seaton. • Staff agree with Zelinka Priamo Ltd.'s suggestion in terms of the proposed revision to policy 13.10(c), that the word "require" be changed back to -"encourage", because in instances where existing building patterns display poor urban design or architectural treatments, new development within such area should not reinforce the existing building pattern. 35 Report PLN 11-14 June 2, 2014 • Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 13-002/P Page 5 • The Regional Municipality of Durham suggested minor revisions to the proposed definition of the term "Green Technology" and to the proposed policies on density and height bonusing [policy 15.17 (b)] and Community Improvement Plans [policy15.32 (e)] Staff agree with the suggested revisions by the Region. • Upon further review of the proposed revision to policy 13.15(a) which deals with signage, staff identified a further minor amendment to the policy by deleting the words "add colour and". By doing so, the revised policy clarifies that the generic design objectives for signs do not include adding colour. Staff have revised the appropriate sections of Amendment 23 and the Informational Revision, to reflect the changes discussed above. 4. Staff recommend that Draft By-law to Adopt Recommended Official Plan Amendment 23 be finalized and forwarded to Council for enactment Staff recommend that Council support the Recommended Amendment by passing the by-law to adopt Amendment 23, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 11-14. It is also recommended that Council adopt the recommended Informational Revision 20 as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 11-14 for inclusion in the Pickering Official Plan. 5. The additional powers for Site Plan Control, made available through Amendment 23, require minor revisions to the Site Plan Control By-law The Planning Act stipulates that a Site Plan Control By-law requires similar provisions to the Official Plan policies to enable the City, through Site Plan ' Control, to consider matters relating to exterior design [proposed policy 15.23(d)] as well as the provision of sustainable design elements on any adjoining rights-of-way under the City's jurisdiction [proposed policy 15.23(e)]. It is recommended that Council authorize staff to revise the City's Site Plan Control By-law and forward it to Council for enactment, as soon as Amendment 23 comes into.effect. Appendices Appendix I Draft By-law to adopt Recommended Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official Plan Appendix II Recommended Informational Revision 20 to the Pickering Official Plan Appendix III Table 1 — Response to Comments Received on Proposed Official Plan Amendment 23 Appendix IV General Descriptions of Amendment 23 and Informational Revision 20 to the Pickering Official Plan 36 Report PLN 11-14 June 2, 2014 Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 13-002/P Page 6 Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: an Jacobs, MCIP, RPP Catherine Rose, MCIP, 'PP Principal Planner Policy . - Chief Planner Jeff Brooks, MCIP, RPP Thomas Melyriuk, ybp, R Manager, Policy Director, City Development AE:jf Recommended for the consideration of Pickerin. City Council . .2© ZO(4 Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. V Chief Administrative Officer • • • 37 Appendix No. Ito Report No. PLN 11-14 By-law to Adopt Amendment 23 to the City of Pickering Official Plan 38 The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. Being a By-law to adopt Amendment.23 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering (OPA13-002/P) DRAFT Whereas pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.p. 13, subsections 17(22) and 21(1), the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering may by by-law adopt amendments to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering; And whereas pursuant to Section 17(10) of the Planning Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has by order authorized Regional Council to pass a by-law to exempt proposed area municipal official plan amendments from its approval; And whereas on February 23, 2000 Regional Council passed By-law 11/2000 which allows the Region to exempt proposed area municipal official plan amendments from its approval; And whereas the Region has advised that Amendment 23 to the City of Pickering Official Plan is exempt from Regional approval; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1. That Amendment 23 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted; 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward to the Regional Municipality of Durham the documentation required by Procedure: Area Municipal Official Plans and Amendments; 3. This By-law shall come into and take effect on the day of the final passing: hereof. By-law passed this XX day of June, 2014. David Ryan, Mayor Debbie Shields, City Clerk • 39 • Exhibit "A" to By-law Recommended Amendment 23 to the City of Pickering Official Plan 40 Recommended Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official Plan Purpose: The City is proposing to change its Official Plan by. introducing new policies and changing existing policies that will strengthen the Plan's policy foundation for sustainable placemaking on aspects such as Site Plan Control; sustainable development; energy conservation and efficiency; the Urban Forest; climate change; Community Improvement Plans; height and density zoning; and other housekeeping items. The amendment also includes the introduction of definitions for the terms "Adaptation", "Climate Change", "Green Development", "Green Technologies", "Heat Island", "Placemaking", "Renewable Energy Systems", "Sustainable Design" and "Urban Forest". Location: This amendment is to apply to all lands within the municipality of the City of Pickering. Basis: On January 1, 2007 the Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (Bill 51) came into effect, amending the Planning Act. The amendments to the Planning Act provide area municipalities in Ontario with additional planning and development control tools to use in the land use planning process, and to help create more environmentally sustainable, vibrant, and healthy communities. The current Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) that came into effect on April 30, 2014, strengthened policies oh energy conservation, air quality, and the wise use and management of resources. The PPS provides a foundation for the implementation of Bill 51. • • 41 Recommended Amendment 23 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 2 Actual The City of Pickering Official Plan is hereby amended by: Amendment: (New Text Shown as Underlined Text, Deleted Text Shown as Strikeout Text, Retained Text Shown as Unchanged Text) 1.0 Amending the text of the Official Plan by: -' 1.1 Revising policy 1.1, Provincial Policy Statement, in Chapter One—The Guiding Principles, to read as follows: "City Council shall, in making decisions and undertaking actions on land use planning, have regard to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement-en land use planning, as amended from time to time. f) 1.2 Revising poliq 3.2, Land Use Objectives, in Chapter Three— Land Use by adding a new sub-section (d) as follows and re-numbering the subsequent sub- sections: "(d) promote a land use pattern in urban areas in support of compact urban form, active transportation, placemaking, public transit and energy conservation;" 1.3 Revising policy 7.2, Community Services Objectives, in Chapter Seven — Community Services, by deleting the word `and' at the end of sub-section (e), by adding a new sub-section (e) as follows, and re-numbering the subsequent sub-sections: "(e) promote the use of green technologies and renewable energy systems in the design of community facilities and associated infrastructure, including the retrofit of facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to assist in addressing the potential adverse environmental impacts of climate change;" 1.4 Revising policy 7.10, Infrastructure, in Chapter Seven — Community services; by deleting the word "and" at the end of sub-section (e) (ii), and adding a new sub- section (iii) to read as follows: 42 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 3 "(iii) encourages the use of green technologies in • support of energy efficiency, waste reduction and improved air quality; and," 1.5 Revising policy 10.9,Water and Energy Conservation, in Chapter Ten — Resource Management, by deleting the word "and" at the end ' of sub-section (c), revising sub-section (b), and adding new sub-sections (e) and (f) as follows: "(b) encourage the maintenance or establishment of tree cover which provides winter shelter and summer shading, reduces the heat island effect, and reduces stormwater run-off; (c) (d) (e) encourage the central production and distribution of heating or cooling, such as district energy, in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to improve the efficiency of energy generation and transportation; and (f) encourage the use of renewable energy systems in accordance with federal and provincial requirements and in a manner that is compatible with the natural environment and surrounding land uses. 1.6 Adding a new policy 10.13, Urban Forest, in Chapter Ten Resource Management as follows, and re-numbering the subsequent sections: "10:13 City Council recognizes the importance of the urban forest in maintaining a healthy ecosystem, managing stormwater, providing wildlife habitat and community aesthetics, reducing the urban heat island effect and improving air quality; accordingly Council shall, (a) develop and implement an Urban Forest Management Plan to protect, restore, manage, and expand the urban forest, which Plan shall contain goals and strategies that include as a minimum the following: 43 Recommended Amendm e nt 23 to the Pickerin g Official Plan Page 4 al develop and implement, in collaboration with conservation authorities, an invasive species management strategy to address threats posed by invasive pests, diseases and plants; (ii) identify where tree planting efforts should be prioritized by conducting a thermal mapping analysis of "hot-spots"; (iii) require the planting of native or non- native non-invasive tree species and vegetation that are resilient to climate change and provide high levels of.carbon sequestration; (iv) protect against the removal of mature and undamaged trees that are worthy of preservation; and • (v) require compensation in the form of on-site or off-site tree planting or alternative methods of compensation, where trees are removed." 1.7 Adding a new policy 10.23, Climate Change, in Chapter Ten — Resource Management, as follows: "10.23 City Council recognizes that energy conservation and efficiency efforts, the adaptation of buildings, infrastructure and site development to be more resilient to severe weather, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will assist in addressing potential adverse environmental impacts of climate change; accordingly, Council shall identify and introduce mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce the environmental, social and economic effects of predicted climate change and severe weather events on the community, which may include the preparation of a Climate Change Management Plan." 1.8 Revising policy 13.2, Community Image, in Chapter Thirteen — Detailed Design Considerations, by deleting the word "and" at the end of sub-section (d), adding the word "and" at the end of sub-section (e), and adding a new sub-section (f) to read as follows: 44 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 5 • "(f) require all new public and private sector development at the Highway 401 and 407 interchanges to exhibit a high standard of architecture and urban design, in order to provide attractive gateways into and exits from the City and to take advantage of these locations with high visibility;" 1.9 Revising policy 13.3, Corporate Initiatives, in Chapter Thirteen — Detailed Design Considerations, by deleting the word "and" at the end of sub-section (c), and adding new sub-sections (e) and (f) to read as follows: "(e) in the design of city owned properties and facilities, achieve a minimum of LEED ® silver certified, or alternative equivalent through the implementation of sustainable design measures such as: the selection of energy conserving and energy efficient products for facilities; the salvaging and reuse of construction, demolition, and land clearing debris; and use of permeable surfaces and pervious pavement in areas such as parking lots and sidewalks; and (f) collaborate with other levels of government, other municipalities, institutions, community groups, and local businesses to develop programs to improve air quality, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use energy more efficiently." 1.10 Revise policy 13.5, Development and Subdivision Design, in Chapter 13 — Detailed Design.. Considerations by deleting the word "and" at the end of sub-section (g), and adding a new sub-section (i) to'read as follows: ".(0_ require the implementation of green development • standards in development and subdivision design, including but not limited to the following: • incorporating Low Impact Development (LID) techniques such as bio-swales, rain barrels, and perforated pipe systems; • orienting lots and homes to maximize energy efficiency and conservation; and 45 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan • Page 6 • increasing the tree canopy through tree planting programs to promote bio- diversity, improve air quality, and reduce • the urban heat island effect." 1.11 Revising policy 13.8, Streetscapes, in Chapter Thirteen —Detailed Design Considerations, by revising sub-sections (e), (g), (i), (k), and (m) so that they read as follows: "(e) require encourage the partial vertical screening of surface parking lots through the use of low fences,walls and or landscape elements; (g) require support the provision of adequate weather protection, seating, visibility and lighting at transit stops on major roads; (i) require encourage the provision of secure bicycle parking facilities on public City streets, at bus terminals, transit stations, GO stations and near building entrances to buildings that are important destinations, such as retail commercial buildings, and community or cultural facilities; (k) require encourage the planning and design of roads such that.the placement of underground utilities supports the planting of trees and other large scale planting material; (m) require encourage the design of streetscaping elements to support on-street parking in eel-min areas of the City that are characterized by high pedestrian and commercial activity, to reduce vehicle speeds and to serve as a protective buffer between pedestrians and moving vehicles;" 1.12 Revising policy 13.10, Design of Buildings, in Chapter Thirteen — Detailed Design Considerations, by revising sub-sections (b), (c), (d), (f), (h) and (j) so that they read as follows: "(b) where groupings of buildings are proposed, require encourage built forms, massing and architectural details treatments that create cohesive and unified developments, and are. architecturally compatible with each other and surrounding areas; 46 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 7 (c) where new development is proposed within an existing neighbourhood or established area, encourage building designs that reinforce and complement existing built patterns such as form, massing, height, proportion, position relative to street, and building area to site area ratios; (d) require encourage designs that present continuous building facades along major streets and express design elements such as floor and ceiling levels, window heights, columns and internal divisions, to assist in defining human scale and providing visual interest; (f) require encourage the orientation of the main front entrances to commercial, industrial, apartment and public buildings towards the street whenever possible, and to be visible from main pedestrian routes and vehicular approaches; (h) require encourage the height, form, massing and articulation of the facade of new buildings to reflect its "position" or significance on the street (for example, designing a commercial building that capitalizes on special opportunities provided at street corners or at the end of a view corridor); (j) require encourage the incorporation of bicycle storage areas in high density residential, commercial and major industrial buildings and sites;" 1.13 Revising policy 13.10, Design of Buildings, in Chapter Thirteen — Detailed Design Considerations, by adding new sub-sections (o) and (p) to read as follows: "Col encourage the implementation of green development standards in the design of buildings, including but not limited to the following: • incorporating energy efficiency and alternative or renewable energy resources (such as solar panels) to reduce energy demand; • installing green or white roofs to improve energy efficiency in buildings, stormwater absorption and quality, and to reduce urban heat island effects; • 47 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 8 o installing bird-friendly glazing, particularly on new tall buildings proposed within 'established migratory flights paths, to prevent potentially fatal collisions with windows; o using non-toxic and recycled content building products; and 0 orienting buildings to maximize the use of natural sunlight; and (p) encourage development to design and certify new buildings to LEED® Silver, Gold or Platinum standards, or alternative equivalent." 1.14 Revising policy 13.15, Signage, in Chapter Thirteen — Detailed Design Considerations, by revising sub- section (a) so that it reads as follows: "(a) require encourage the design of signs to be used to add colour and enhance the appeal of developments, and to integrate with the architectural design of buildings, business establishments and othcrs in order to contribute to the overall visual quality of the built environment;" 1.15 Revising policy 14.8, Official Plan Management, in Chapter Fourteen — Implementation, by revising sub- section (a) so that it reads as follows: "(a) consider the need to review its official plan at least every five years, review its official plan as required at least every five years,to ensure that it conforms with Provincial Plans, has regard to matters of Provincial interest and is consistent with the Provincial Policy statement, and may do so at any time earlier if warranted;" 1.16 , Adding definitions for the terms "Adaptation", "Climate Change", "Green Development", "Green Technologies", "Heat Island", "Placemaking", "Renewable Energy Systems", "Sustainable Design" and "Urban Forest" in alphabetic order to a new policy 14.15, Glossary, in Chapter Fourteen — Implementation, as follows: 48 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 9 "Adaptation means adjustment to actual or predicted climatic changes in a manner that reduces harm. Adaptation can be proactive (takes place before impacts are observed), spontaneous (triggered by ecological changes), and planned (deliberate decisions based on awareness that conditions have changed or are about to change and that action is required). Climate Change refers to any change in climate over time whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity. Green Development refers to development that reduces growth's dependence on resource use, carbon emissions and environmental damage, and includes the incorporation of technologies and practices that maximize the natural infiltration and retention of stormwater through site development. Green Technologies refers to technology that mitigates the effects of the built environment on the natural environment, and often involve energy efficiency, recycling, safety and health concerns and renewable energy resources. Heat Island means an area, such as a city or industrial site, having consistently higher temperatures than surrounding areas because of a greater retention of heat, as by buildings, concrete, and asphalt. Placemaking is an urban design process aimed at creating communities that offer a distinct character, a strong sense of community, a context for healthy lifestyles and a high quality of life. Renewable Energy Systems means the production of electrical power from an energy source that is renewed by natural processes including,but not limited to,wind, water, a biomass resource or product, or solar and geothermal energy. Sustainable Design involves the practices, processes and principles of designing, constructing and operating buildings, objects, sites and areas incorporating the values of ecological, social, cultural and economic sustainability. 49 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 10 Urban Forest refers to the total collection of trees and associated vegetation within the urban boundary of the City of Pickering." 1.17 Revising policy 15.5A, Required Studies for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, and Draft Plan of Condominium Approval, in Chapter Fifteen — Development Review, by revising sub-section (xxix) so that it reads as follows: "(xxix) a sustainable development report, describing the • sustainable measures being implemented in the development, including but not limited, to initiatives related to energy efficiency, water efficiency, building materials, indoor air quality, landscaping, stormwater management and construction waste;" 1.18 Revising policy 15.5B, Required Studies for Site Plan Approval, in Chapter Fifteen — Development Review, by revising sub-section (xxii) so that it reads as follows: "(xxii) a sustainable development report, describing the sustainable measures being implemented in the development, including but not limited to, initiatives related to energy efficiency, water efficiency, building materials, indoor air quality, landscaping, stormwater management and construction waste;" 1.19 Revising policy 15.17, Bonus Zoning, in Chapter Fifteen — Development Review, so that it reads as follows: "15.17 As provided for in the Planning Act, City Council may pass by-laws that grant an increase in density of development not exceeding 25% of the density that would otherwise be permitted by this Plan, or an increase in the height of a building providing; 50 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 11 • (a) the density or height bonus is given.only in return for the provision of specific services, facilities or matters as specified in the by- law, such as but not limited to, additional open space or community facilities, assisted or special needs housing, the preservation of heritage buildings or structures, or the preservation of natural heritage features and functions; (b) when considering an increase in density or height, and allowing the provision of benefits off-site, the positive impacts of the exchange should benefit the social/cultural, environmental and economic health of surrounding areas experiencing the increased height and/or density; (c) the effects of the density or height bonus have been reviewed and determined by . Council to be in conformity with the general intent of this Plan, by considering matters such as: • (i) the suitability of the site for the proposed increase in density and/or height in terms of parking, landscaping, and other site-specific requirements; (ii) the compatibility of any increase in density and/or height with the character of the surrounding neighbourhood; and (d) as a condition of granting a density or height bonus, the City requires the benefiting landowner(s) to enter into one or more agreements, registered against the title of the lands, dealing with the provision and timing of specific facilities, services or matters to be provided in return for the bonus; 1.20 Revising policy 15.23, Site Plan Control, in Chapter Fifteen — Development Review as follows, and re-numbering the subsequent sub-sections: 51 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 12 "15.23 City Council shall implement site plan control as a means of achieving well-designed, functional, attractive, safe, sustainable and accessible development in the City of Pickering; accordingly, the City Council's approach to site plan control will not be limited to the review of individual buildings, structures and exterior open spaces on a site, but to also include aspects such as the relationship of the location, massing and exterior design of buildings, structures and exterior open spaces on a site with surrounding properties and the public realm to ensure the new development is compatible and functionally integrated with the existing and/or planned context. Further, City Council recognizes the whole of the City as proposed site plan control area and, (a) .. .; (b) .. .; (c) ; (d) shall, as part of the site plan approval process, consider matters related to exterior architectural design, including without limitation, the character, scale, materials, colours, articulation and design features of all building exteriors and their sustainable design, inclusive of wall-mounted signage and lighting fixtures; Lel may, as a condition of site plan approval, require the inclusion of sustainable design elements on any adjoining right of way under the City's jurisdiction, including without limitation, trees, shrubs, hedges, plantings or other ground cover, permeable paving material, street furniture, curb ramps, waste and recycling containers and bicycle parking facilities; (f) shall, as a condition of site plan approval, require the provision of facilities designed for accessibility for persons with disabilities; 52 Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 13 (g) shall implement urban design and architectural design guidelines and policies approved through this Plan, through site plan control; (d) ; (c) ; ff) (i) ; • •g)- " 1.22 Adding a new policy 15.28, Development Permit System, in Chapter Fifteen — Development Review, as follows and renumbering the subsequent sections: "15.28 City .Council may establish a development permit system by passing a Development Permit By-law pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act; and designate defined areas as Development Permit Areas." 1.23 Revising.policy 15.32, Community Improvement Areas, in Chapter Fifteen — Development Review, by revising sub-sections (a), (b) and (e) and renumbering the subsequent sub-sections so that it reads as follows: 15.32 City Council, "(a) shall, where warranted, provide for the replanning, redesign, re-subdivision, clearance, maintenance, rehabilitation and development or redevelopment of selected residential, commercial and industrial areas, by identifying Community Improvement Plans, and implementing Community Improvement Projects pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act.; For greater clarity, community improvement may also include the provision of such public, recreational, institutional, religious, charitable or other uses, buildings, structures, works, improvements or facilities or spaces therefore as may be appropriate or necessary; (b) may, in undertaking Community Improvement Plans and Projects, al support the provision of energy efficient uses, buildings, structures, works, improvements or facilities; (ii) support the provision of affordable housing; 53 • Recommended Amendment 23 to The Pickering Official Plan Page 14 (i) (iii)...; (iv)...; vi .; (v) (vii)...; (c) i (d) ; (e) shall implement Community Improvement Plans through various measures including, levels of government. the making of grants and loans to registered owners and tenants of lands and buildings, in conformity with the community improvement plan, of which the eligible costs may include costs related to environmental site assessment and environmental remediation, • (ii) participation in funding programs with other levels of government, which may include the provision of grants or loans to the Regional Municipality of Durham for carrying out a Regional community improvement plan in the City, or the receipt of grants or loans from the Regional Municipality of Durham for carrying out a local community improvement plan that has come into effect; (ii) (iii)...; {nit} (iv)...; • • {iv} (v)... ." • Implementation: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the implementation of the.Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. In light of the numerous. components of the Official Plan that are being revised through concurrent amendments, the final numbering of the policy sections in this amendment is subject to change in accordance with the sequencing of approvals. Interpretation: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. J:\Documents\Deveiopment\D-3100 Official Plan Amendments(OPA Applications)12013\OPA 13-002 City initiated\Council Reports\Rec Report Attachments\Exhibit A to By-law (Amendment 23).docx 54 Appendix No. II to Report No. PLN 11-14 Informational Revision 20 to the City of Pickering Official Plan 55 Informational Revision 20 to the Pickering Official Plan Purpose: The purpose of this revision is to change the informational text contained within the Pickering Official Plan in order to provide clarity to the policies implemented as part of Amendment 23, which is intended to add new planning powers and tools that will strengthen the Plan's policy foundation for sustainable placemaking. Location: The changes apply City wide. Basis: In reviewing the informational text contained in the Official Plan, various technical revisions have been determined to be necessary and appropriate to assist users with understanding the changes to the Official Plan policy implemented through Amendment 23. Revision: The City of Pickering Official Plan is hereby revised by: 1. On page 14, under"Principles for Growth and Development" in Part One, Chapter One - The Guiding Principles, revising the 5th information paragraph by adding the following item; after the second bullet point, to the list of requirements to meet the people's needs and aspirations in environmentally responsible ways: • "promoting a mixture of land uses, and urban design in support of development that is sustainable, transit supportive, pedestrian-oriented, and accessible to persons with disabilities"; 2. On page 53, within Part Two, Chapter Three— Land Use, revising the 2nd sentence of the 4th informational paragraph so that it reads as follows: "This strategy is intended to promote land and resource conservation; enhance community diversity; minimize long- teiui infrastructure, transportation, energy and servicing costs, promote development that is designed to be sustainable, and improve the overall quality of life in the community"; 3. Add "CITY POLICY Urban Forest"within the informational sidebar adjacent to the new section 10.13; 56 Informational Revision 20 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 2 4. Add "CITY POLICY Climate Change within the . informational sidebar adjacent to the new section 10.23; 5. Add the following informational sidebar, which relates to the adaptation of buildings, infrastructure and development referred to in new section 10.23: Adaptation will increase the City's ability to reduce, and effectively • manage disruptions to critical community infrastructure and minimize risks to public health and • safety over time. 6. Add the following informational sidebar, which relates to . the exterior design and sustainable design features of a development proposal referred to in new subsection 15.23 (d): Exterior design and sustainable design features of a development proposal shall be consistent with any applicable design policies • and guidelines approved through this Plan. 7. Add "CITY POLICY Development Permit System"within the informational sidebar adjacent to new section 15.28. 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More specifically, these changes introduce or revise policies as follows: • better describing the broad scope and role of site plan control in shaping the City's image • enabling the City to request and consider, through the site plan control process, matters related to exterior design, such as building articulation, materials and massing, sustainable design, as well as sustainable design elements on any boulevard of an adjoining public road • enabling the City, through the plan of subdivision approval process, to consider the extent to which the plan's design optimizes the available supply, efficient use and conservation of energy • promoting. development that is designed to be sustainable, supportive of public transit and pedestrian friendly_ • adding "facilities designed to have regard for accessibility for persons with disabilities" to the list of matters that may be considered through site plan control • adding definitions for the following terms: Adaptation, Climate Change, Green Development, Green Technologies, Heat Island, Placemaking, Renewable Energy Systems, Sustainable Design and Urban Forest • promoting the use of green technologies in the design of community facilities and infrastructure • encouraging the central production and distribution of energy and the use of renewable energy systems • protecting, maintaining and expanding the Urban Forest • emphasizing the importance of energy conservation and efficiency, adaptation of . buildings and infrastructure, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to address the adverse impacts of climate change • enabling the City to authorize an increase in the height of a building than would otherwise be permitted, in return for the provision specified facilities or services • providing more development review criteria in considering the eligibility of a project for a density or height bonus • adding a "place-holder" policy should the City wish to consider establishing a Development Permit System for a specific area • expanding the scope of Community Improvement Plans 75 • enabling upper tier municipalities to participate in area municipal Community Improvement Plans and vice versa • updating the timing and scope for official plan reviews • updating the requirement for planning decisions to "be consistent with" the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), 2005 whereas previously, decisions had to "have regard to" the.PPS General Description of Informational Revision 20 to the Pickering Official Plan The informational revision provides new sections or changes existing sections of the informational text. The informational text helps the reader better understand the policy context. The changes to existing informational text consist of the following: • expanding the scope of the Principles for Growth and Development (Chapter 1) and the City's Land Use Strategy (Chapter 3) to include aspects such as the promotion of a mixture of land uses and development that is designed to.be sustainable, transit supportive, pedestrian friendly and accessible to persons with disabilities • adding sidebars for the new City policies on Climate Change and Development Permit System • adding an informational text box that elaborates on the term "adaptation" in relation to the new City policy on climate change; and • adding an informational text box to emphasize the relationship between the design policies and guidelines in the Official Plan and the exterior design and sustainable design features of a development 76