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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation Report 05-18PICKERING cdy Information Report to Planning & Development Committee Report Number: 05-18 Date: April 3, 2018 From: Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/17 Avonmore Ventures Inc. Part of Lot 18, Concession 3 1. Purpose of this Report The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by Avonmore Ventures Inc., to permit a residential condominium development. 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. The 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. 2. Property Location and Description The subject lands are located on the east side of Brock Road, north of William Jackson Drive and south of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Corridor within the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood (see Location Map, Attachment #1). The subject lands, which comprise three properties, have a combined area of approximately 2.3 hectares with approximately 76 metres of frontage along William Jackson Drive and 42 metres of frontage along Brock Road. Infrastructure Ontario (10) presently owns approximately 0.3 of a hectare of the subject lands, which the applicant is in the process of acquiring (see Ownership Map, Attachment #2). A single storey detached dwelling currently occupies the site, which is proposed to be removed. Mature trees and other vegetation are located along the northern and eastern limits and within the valley lands associated with the Urfe Creek (see Aerial Photography Map, Attachment #3). Surrounding land uses include: North: Across the CPR Corridor are vacant lands that are designated Open Space Systems — Seaton Natural Heritage System. East: To the east is the Urfe Creek and associated valley lands. South: To the south is an existing medium density residential subdivision comprising semi-detached and townhouse dwelling units. Located between the subject lands and the residential subdivision is a future Village Green to constructed by the City. West: Across Brock Road are vacant lands designated as Mixed Use Areas — Mixed Corridors. Information Report No. 05-18 Page 2 3. Applicant's Proposal The applicant is proposing a residential condominium development consisting of 178 stacked townhouse units within seven rows of multi -unit residential blocks. The residential blocks are oriented in north -south rows separated by pedestrian walkways that connect to William Jackson Drive, Brock Road and the future Village Green. The residential blocks will be 4 -storeys (approximately 12.0 metres in height) with back-to-back 2 -storey units stacked on top of 2 -storey units. Rooftop patios areas are contemplated for the upper units, and walkway balconies for the ground units, except for the units fronting the Village Green (see Submitted Conceptual Site Plan, Attachment #4, Submitted Conceptual Block Elevation Plan, Attachment #5, and Submitted Conceptual Streetscape, Attachment #6). The residential blocks will be setback a minimum of 20.0 metres from the north property line. To protect the proposed residential development from the existing CPR tracks, the applicant is proposing to construct a concrete crash wall along the entire length of the north property line. The proposed crash wall will have a height of approximately 2.0 metres and a width of approximately 1.0 metre. Vehicular access will be provided from William Jackson Drive. An emergency fire access route is proposed at the centre of the development that will exit through the future Village Green. A single level of underground parking is proposed for residents and visitors, except for seven visitor parking spaces to be provided at grade. A total of 345 parking spaces will be provided to support the development. Resident parking will be provided at a rate of 1.75 parking spaces per unit for a total of 312 spaces. Visitor parking will be provided at a rate of 0.18 spaces per unit for total of 33 spaces. The applicant has indicated that the lands associated with the Urfe Creek, including required buffer lands, will be conveyed to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). The development will be subject to site plan approval. 4. Policy Framework 4.1 Region of Durham Official Plan The subject lands are designated as "Living Areas" with a "Regional Corridor" overlay along Brock Road in the Durham Regional Official Plan. Lands within the Living Areas designation are predominately intended for housing purposes and limited office and commercial uses. In the consideration of development proposals, regard shall be had to achieving a compact urban form, including intensive residential, office, retail and service, and mixed uses along arterial roads, in conjunction with present and potential transit facilities. Regional Corridors shall be planned and developed in accordance with the underlying land use designation, as higher density mixed use areas, supporting higher order transit services and pedestrian oriented design. Regional Corridors are. intended to support an overall, long-term density target of at least 60 residential units per gross hectare and a floor -space index (FSI) of 2.5, with a wide variety of building forms, generally mid -rise in height, with some higher buildings, as detailed in municipal official plans. Information Report No. 05-18 Page 3 Brock Road is designated as a Type 'A' Arterial Road and a Transit Spine in the Durham Regional Official Plan. Type 'A' Arterial Roads are designed to carry large volumes of traffic at moderate to high speeds, have some access restrictions and generally have a right-of-way width ranging from 36 to 50 metres. Transit Spines are recognized corridors where higher levels of transit service is to be encouraged. 4.2 Pickering Official Plan The Pickering Official Plan designates the developable portion of the subject lands as "Mixed Use Areas — Mixed Corridors" within the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood. Mixed Use Areas are recognized as lands that have or are intended to have the widest variety of uses and highest levels of activity in the City. The Mixed Corridors designation is intended primarily for residential, retail, community, cultural and recreational uses at a scale serving the community, and provides for a range of commercial uses and residential development at a density range of over 30 units up to and including 140 units per net hectare and a maximum FSI up to and including 2.5 FSI. The proposed development has a net residential density of approximately 121 units per net hectare and a FSI of 1.17. The portion of the subject lands containing the Urfe Creek and associated valley lands and buffers are designated as "Open Space — Natural Areas ". Lands designated as part of the open space system are intended to be used primarily for conservation, restoration, environmental education, recreation, and ancillary purposes. As noted above, these lands will be conveyed to the TRCA prior to site plan approval. 4.3 Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Policies The Duffin Heights Neighbourhood policies of the Pickering Official Plan require a broad mix of housing by form, location, size and affordability within the neighbourhood. Policies for the Mixed Use Areas — Mixed Corridors designation in this neighbourhood require the following: • new development to provide a strong and identifiable urban image by establishing buildings closer to the street, providing safe and convenient pedestrian access and requiring all buildings to be multi-storey • higher intensity multi -unit housing forms on lands adjacent to Brock Road and restrict grade related residential development to lands adjacent to collector or local roads The Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Policies also require landowners to: • submit a Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report that demonstrates how the proposal is consistent with the Duffin Heights Environmental Servicing Plan to the satisfaction of the Region, City and the TRCA • become a party to the cost sharing agreement for Duffin Heights or receive an acknowledgement from the Trustee of the Duffin Heights Landowners Group Inc. that the benefitting landowner has made satisfactory arrangements to pay its proportion of the shared development cost Information Report No. 05-18 Page 4 4.4 Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Guidelines The Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Development Guidelines provide design objectives for the neighbourhood. The intent of the Guidelines is to further the objectives of the Official Plan and to achieve the following: • an accessible pedestrian -oriented residential areas, distinct in character and harmonious with the larger neighbourhood • a streetscape which is attractive, safe and encourages social interaction with the neighbourhood • a central focus to the neighbourhood which is safe, lively and attractive • a diversity of uses to support neighbourhood and City functions, and • a mix of housing types, forms, affordability and tenure on a variety of lot frontages The subject lands are delineated as Brock Road Streetscape on the Tertiary Plan, which encourages higher density, mid -rise and mixed use buildings with a high level of architectural quality. Other key objectives for the Brock Road Streetscape include: • enhanced landscaping, street elements and signage requirements that complement and are visually harmonious with the design of development and building architecture • building frontages that frame Brock Road and provide pedestrian access directly to the sidewalk and the multi use trail along Brock Road • in addition to the pedestrian circulation that will take place on street sidewalks, provision shall be made to provide multiple private pedestrian connections from Brock Road through the mixed use blocks in locations that have regard to transit stops The application will be assessed against the provisions of the Duffin Heights Neigbourhood policies and Development Guidelines during the further processing of the application. 4.5 Zoning By-law 3037 The subject lands are currently zoned "A" — Rural Agriculture Zone within Zoning By-law 3037, as amended, which permits a detached dwelling, home occupation and various agricultural and related uses. The applicant is requesting to rezone the developable portion of the subject lands to an appropriate residential zone category with site-specific performance standards to facilitate the proposal. The lands associated with the Urfe Creek, including the required buffer lands, are to be rezoned to "OS" — Open Space Areas. 5. Comments Received 5.1 Public comments from public open house meeting and written submissions On February 22, 2018, a Public Open House meeting was hosted by the City Development Department to inform area residents about the development proposal. Approximately 3 households (approximately 7 people) attended the Open House meeting. The following is a list of key concerns that were verbally expressed by area residents at the meeting and written submissions received from the area residents: Information Report No. 05-18 Page 5 • concerned with the Toss of mature vegetation and wildlife habitat • commented that the existing mature vegetation on the subject lands provided a natural buffer between the existing dwellings and the CP Railway, and concerned that the removal of the vegetation through the development of the lands will result in excessive noise, vibration and pollution impacts on existing residential properties in the area • commented that the proposal will increase traffic congestion in the area • commented that the 90 degree bend of William Jackson Road has resulted in multiple traffic collisions, which will be exacerbated by the location of the new proposed private road and the increase in the number of vehicles in the area • suggested the proposed vehicle access to the internal private road be relocated slightly west to be aligned with the north bound portion of William Jackson Drive and designed as a three way stop to try and mitigate the traffic collisions that have been occurring • commented on the pooling of existing surface runoff water from the subject lands along William Jackson Drive and expressed concern that the increase in impervious surfaces from the development will worsen the existing conditions of the drainage in the area • concerned that the proposed development does not provide a sufficient amount of land dedicated to park space • commented that the proposed building height (12.0 metres) should not exceed the height of the proposed acoustical barriers • noted that the existing bus route does not travel north past Rex Heath Drive as intended • would like to see the sidewalk along the north side of William Jackson Drive continue to connect out to Taunton Road • noted safety and traffic issues associated with turning onto William Jackson Drive from Taunton Road • concerned over building residential developments on top of a high pressure gas line • commented that the City's notification radius is too small and should be increased to notify a larger number of residents 5.2 Agency Comments 5.2A Region of Durham — Planning & Economic Development Department • the proposed development will positively contribute to the density targets of this area while contributing to the Region's density targets along the Brock Road Corridor, and therefore conforms to the Regional Official Plan • the proposed medium density development is consistent with the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe • the applicant will be required to implement the recommended noise attenuation measures as outlined in the Environmental Noise and Vibration Impact Study, dated November 27, 2017, prepared by Aerocoustics Engineering Ltd., in a development agreement with the City of Pickering • given the high potential for both First Nations and Euro -Canadian archeological resources in the study area, a Stage 2 Archeological Assessment and any further studies must be completed by a licensed Ontario Archaeologist and submitted to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for clearance prior to the final approval of a site plan application Information Report No. 05-18 Page 6 • the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Report, dated November 13, 2017, prepared by Haddad Geotechnical Inc. concluded that there are several potentially contaminating activities, which warrants the preparation of a Phase 2 ESA • the Phase 2 ESA, dated November 13, 2017, prepared by Haddad Geotechnical Inc. concluded that the majority of the samples met the Table 2 Site Condition Standards; however, two boreholes on the site exceeds the standards; therefore, the applicant is required to undertake further measures and testing prior to any development taking place on the subject lands • a Reliance Letter and Certificate of Insurance will be required prior to the final approval of a site plan application • the applicant will have to submit additional engineering information to confirm that the underground parking structure can maintain the weight of waste vehicles travelling above on the private road • the applicant must submit a revised Waste Management Plan demonstrating ability for a continuous waste truck movement without reversing once collection occurs • if the standards for municipal waste collection cannot be met, then applicant will be responsible for retaining private waste collection for the subject site 5.2.2 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) • the location of the 10 metre buffer is generally acceptable; however, a squaring off of the lot line to provide a more linear transition between the private and public lands is recommended • there does not appear to be sufficient municipal setback between the eastern most townhouse block and unknown location of the underground garage and the easterly limits of development for future access and maintenance of the proposed structures • requests a fence be installed along the property boundary between the developable lands and the environmentally sensitive lands to be convey to TRCA • requests the submission of a Functional Site Grading Plan • TRCA Ecology staff staked the limits of the most mature vegetation associated with the valley to east in 2016. This staking was based on a recognition that the planning history of this site splits the property into a Mixed Corridor designation on the west, and a Natural Heritage System designation on the east. However, this does not mean that the now matured vegetation on the Mixed Corridor designated lands is not significant. Over 850 trees of 15 centimetre diameter at breast height and greater will be removed. The need for compensation should be revisited as the site has matured into a woodland since the Duffin Heights Environmental Servicing Plan was completed. TRCA is prepared, given this planning history, to consider the option of compensating for the loss of ecosystem services subject to the City of Pickering being supportive of such an approach • requests an updated Environmental Impact Study that outlines the proposed tree compensation scheme, additional details on the proposed dewatering of the site, and a restoration plan • requests an update to the Stormwater Management Report to reflect TRCA's criteria and additional details addressing the impervious surfaces, on site retention volumes, and the water budget deficits as per the Duffin Heights Environmental Servicing Plan Information Report No. 05-18 Page 7 5.2.3 Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) • the development proposal is abutting a CPR corridor which is classified as a Principal Main Line • CPR typically requires a minimum setback of 30 metres from the rail right-of-way to any new residential dwellings, and reductions in this setback can be achieved through increases in safety barrier/berm height • the applicant is proposing an alternative safety barrier (crash wall) in place of the standard earthen berm • the final design and height of the crash wall will have to meet CPR's specifications and be reviewed and approved by CPR's external service provider • CPR has reviewed the Environmental Noise and Vibration Impact Study, dated November 27, 2017, prepared by Aerocoustics Engineering Ltd., and notes that the night time noise levels at the north end of the blocks exceed the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and CPR requirements • CPR requests that the recommended noise reduction and attenuation measures be implemented as conditions of site plan approval • CPR in principal does not object to the rezoning of the lands subject to the final design and review of the crash wall barrier at the site plan application stage 5.3 City Department Comments 5.3.1 Engineering Services Department • no comments received at the time of writing this report 6. Planning & Design Section Comments The following is a summary of key concerns/issues or matters of importance raised to date. These matters, and other identified through the circulation and detailed review of the proposal, are required to be address by the applicant prior to a final recommendation report to Planning & Development Committee: • ensure conformity with the City's Official Plan and Duffin Heights Neighbourhood policies • ensure the proposal complies with TRCA's policies and regulations, and that the limits of development, including appropriate buffer areas adjacent to the Urfe Creek, are provided to the satisfaction of the TRCA • explore opportunities to preserve and protect the existing mature vegetation within the developable lands where possible • if the mature vegetation cannot be preserved, ensure that appropriate compensation (financial and replacement planting) is required for the removal of the existing vegetation and loss of ecosystem services • ensure adequate provision of private amenity space on-site to serve the residents • review the location of the fire route access and ensure it does not compromise the City's ability to design and program the future Village Green • review whether additional parkland is needed on the east side of Brock Road to support the additional population anticipated in the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood, and whether this proposal should contribute parkland to enlage the future Village Green Information Report No. 05-18 Page 8 • review the location of the proposed vehicle access on William Jackson Drive to ensure appropriate sightlines are maintained for safe turning movements • ensure the proposed indoor living spaces and outdoor living areas meet the minimum daytime and nighttime sound limits as recommended by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change • require information demonstrating how the proposed crash wall (2.0 metres in height and 1.0 metre in width) and the minimum 4.0 metre high acoustical attenuation barrier will be accommodated within the proposal • require additional information illustrating the location of the exhaust fans and proposed pedestrian access to the underground garage • ensure sufficient resident and visitor parking is provided to support the proposed development • review the opportunity for the development of accessible units • ensure that the applicant becomes a party to the cost sharing agreement for Duffin Heights or receives an acknowledgement from the Trustee of the Duffin Heights Landowners Group Inc., that the benefiting landowner has made satisfactory arrangements to pay its proportion of the shared development cost • further issues may be identified following receipt and review of comments from the circulated departments, agencies, and public The City Development Department will conclude its position on the application after it has received and assessed comments from the circulated departments, agencies, and public. 7. Information Received Copies of the plans and studies listed below are available for viewing on the City's website at pickering.ca/devapp or in person at the office of the City of Pickering, City Development Department: • Conceptual Site Plan, prepared by The Biglieri Group, dated November 29, 2017 • Conceptual Elevations, prepared by The Biglieri Group, dated November 2017 • Planning Rationale Report, prepared by The Biglieri Group, dated November 2017 • Stage 1 Archeological Assessment, prepared by AECOM, dated August 14, 2017 • Geotechnical Investigation Report, prepared by HADDAD Geotechnical Inc., dated November 20, 2017 • Phase 1, Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by HADDAD Geotechnical Inc., dated November 13, 2017 • Phase 2, Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by HADDAD Geotechnical Inc., dated November 13, 2017 • Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Implementation Report, prepared by Lithols Group, dated November 2017 • Transportation Impact Study, prepared by The Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd., dated November 2017 • Environmental Noise and Vibration Impact Study, prepared by Aercoustics Engineering Ltd., dated November 27, 2017 • Environmental Impact Study, prepared by Beacon Environmental Inc., dated November 2017 • Arborist Report, prepared by DA White Treecare, dated November 10, 2017 Information Report No. 05-18 Page 9 8. Procedural Information 8.1 General • 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 9. Owner/Applicant Information The owner of this property is Avonmore Ventures Inc. and represented by The Biglieri Group. Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Ownership Map 3. Aerial Photography Map 4. Submitted Conceptual Site Plan 5. Submitted Conceptual Block Elevation Plan 6. 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Property Description: Part of Lot 18, Concession 3 (2810 William Jackson Drive) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. DATE: March 1, 2018 UNIT 'At REV. UNIT 'A1' 7500 T0100 ...... __. UNIT'A2 ' REV. CONCEPTUAL BLOCK ( NEST) ELEVATION UNIT' A2' UNIT 'A3' REV. UNIT' A3' UNITB' c4 4 PICKERING City Development Department Submitted Conceptual Block Elevation File No: A 13/17 Applicant: Avonmore Ventures Inc. Property Description: Part of Lot 18, Concession 3 (2810 William Jackson Drive) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. DATE: March 1, 2018 Conceptual South Streetscape Elevation Looking North from Future Village Green and William Jackson Drive Afar MEM city PICKERING City Development Department Submitted Conceptual Streetscape File No: A 13/17 Applicant: Avonmore Ventures Inc. Property Description: Part of Lot 18, Concession 3 (2810 William Jackson Drive) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. DATE: March 1, 2018