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Home My WebLink AboutInformation Report 03-11carr 00Information Report I i Report Number: 03-11 For Public Information Meeting of PICKERING Date: January 4, 2011 39 In Accordance with the Public Meeting Requirements of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 Subject: Zoning Amendment Application A 8/10 P. Albanese 1448 Rougemount Drive (Part of Lot 16, Plan 228) City of Pickering 1.0 Property Location and Description • the subject property is located on the west side of Rougemount Drive, north of Kingston Road (see Location Map — Attachment #1) • the property has a frontage of 30.5 metres, a depth of 137 metres and a total lot area of approximately 0.4 hectares • the property is currently occupied by a one -storey detached bungalow with a detached garage (see Applicant's Submitted Plan — Attachment #2) • to the north, south and east of the property are detached dwellings on lots with frontages ranging from approximately 15 metres to 30 metres; an elementary public school (Elizabeth B. Phin) abuts the property to the west 2.0 Applicant's Proposal • the applicant is proposing to amend the existing zoning from an "R3" — Third Density Residential Zone to an "R4" — Fourth Density Residential Zone • the applicant is also proposing to amend the standard "R4" side yard setbacks from 1.5 metres on both sides to 1.2 metres on one side and 1.8 metres on the other • if the proposed zoning is approved, the applicant intends to file an application with the Region of Durham to sever the subject property into two lots with minimum lot frontages of 15.0 metres • a new detached dwelling is proposed to be constructed on the northerly lot, while the existing dwelling is proposed to be retained on the southerly lot . 3.0 Official Plan and Zoning 3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan • the Regional Plan designates the subject lands "Living Areas" • these areas are intended to be predominantly used for housing purposes, and may include limited office, retail and personal service uses • the applicant's proposal appears to comply with the intent of the Regional Plan Information Report No. 03-11 3.2 3.3 M 4.1 Pickering Official Plan Page 2 • the Pickering Official Plan designates the subject lands "Urban Residential — Low Density Areas" within the Rougemount Neighbourhood • permissible uses include residential uses, and limited.office and retail uses serving the area • the applicant's proposal to create an additional lot will result in a net residential density of approximately 5 units per net hectare, which is within the density range (less than 30 units per net hectare) for "Low Density Areas" • the Rougemount Neighbourhood policies state that in established areas along Rougemount Drive, Council shall encourage and where possible require that new development be compatible with the character of existing development • Rougemount Drive is designated as a collector road which generally provides access to individual properties, local, collector and arterial roads Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 2912/88 the subject property is zoned "R3"- Third Density Residential Zone which permits a detached dwelling on a residential lot with a minimum lot frontage of 18.0 metres and a minimum lot area of 550 square metres the current zoning also contains specific performance standards (approved through By-law 2912/88) which came out of the Rougemount Drive North Study; the performance standards are intended to recognize and preserve the character of Rougemount Drive north of Kingston Road and relate to front yard setbacks, building height, and garage projections an amendment to the existing zoning by-law is required to allow for the future severance of the subject property into two lots with minimum lot frontages of 15.0 metres, minimum lot areas of 460 square metres, and reduced side yard setbacks Results of Circulation Resident Comments • none received to date 4.2 Agency Comments • none received to date Information Report No. 03-11 Page 3 4.3 Staff Comments 41 • in reviewing the application to date, the following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • compatibility of the proposed 15.0 metre lots and revised side yard setbacks with the character of existing development • regard for the performance standards of By-law 2912/88 • protection of existing vegetation on the future severed and retained parcels, as well as on adjoining properties • the impacts if any, on a proposed second driveway access onto Rougemount Drive 5.0 Procedural Information • written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning & Development Department • oral comments may be made at the Public Information Meeting • all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Planning Report prepared by the Planning & Development Department for a subsequent meeting of Council or a Committee of Council • 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 6.0 Other Information 6.1 Appendix No. I list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing report 6.2 Information Received • in addition to the full scale copies of the Applicant's Submitted Plan, the following documents are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department: • Site Grading Plan • Planning Rationale & Sustainability Report Information Report No. 03-11 6.3 Company Principal the owner of the subject property is Pietro Albanese the authorized agent is Franco Lobozzo Ashley Yearwood Planner I AY:ld Attachments Copy: Director, Planning & Development Page 4 lig_ t (JO � Marg Wouters, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Review & Urban Design IN Appendix No. I to Information Report No. 03-11 Commenting Residents and Landowners (1) none received to date Commenting Agencies (1) none received to date Commenting City Departments (1) none received to date ATPP,cHK!F ITS LTO 44 REPOR-TO-123.:1 —I i11111111111g, �11111��■01��1��111111�i11��111 �►i mill „ 1111111111�I` ��IIIIIIIIIIII mill .11111.:_ = ;❖:❖:•:.❖:❖:..�� s� SLIC �_� �11� •`I.1a1+13�ii �� Em ��111111111- �_ ►•� � ��f� �IIIiI� v III►� I�� 11111111 •1111►�,� `� . � �I' PROPERTY. OWNER P. Albanese DATE Nov19,2010 ATTACHM17 _ Tp �InI?Ja 1NnoN3onob 45