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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation Report 05-02i) 07 PICKERING INFORMATION REPORT NO. 05-02 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF February 21, 2002 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23 01 William Waddell Pans 1 to S. Plan 40R-7348 Whitevale Park. 'Whitevale Road City of Pickering 1.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the subject lands are located on the south side of \Vhitevale Road just west of the \Vest Duffins Creek in the Hamlet of Whitevale: the subject lands are municipal property known as Whitevale Park; a property location map is provided for reference (see Attachment 41); the subject property consists of a sports field. playground. Community Centre, a parking lot and three vacant buildings, the "Christian House". the "Blacksmith Shop" and the "Play Barn": the Seaton Hiking Trail is located on the eastern portion of the property next to \Vest Duffins Creck; surrounding land uses are: north - wooded open spaces; south - wooded open spaces and ag>ricultural; cast - main channel of the West Duffins Creek; west - hamlet residential. 2.0 APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL the intention of the applicant is to relocate and restore the original blacksmith shop that is currently located on the subject property: the proposal is to use the site of the existing play barn and relocate the blacksmith shop there as the play bam structure no longer services its original purpose; the applicant's submitted plan is provided for reference (see Attachment #2); the blacksmith shop will operate as a functioning blacksmith shop for the construction and sale of wrought iron pieces. the demonstration for educational purposes of the operations of a blacksmith shop and the teaching of blacksmithing; the applicant also intends to demonstrate the significant contribution of blacksmiths historically to the community. thus acting as an educational and cultural resource; the applicant has requested to rezone the property by adding to the existing CU zone the additional use of an arts and craft shop that \kould permit the proposed uses; prior to this application being submitted. the applicant presented the proposal to the Whitevale and District Residents' .Association who advised that the proposal was well received by the Association (see Attachment 3.0 BACKGROUND - as the subject property is municipal property, City Council authorized the application by the applicant on December 3, 2001 with the following resolution: no 8 Information Report No05-02 Page 2 "That City Council at this time acknowledges and authorizes City -owed lands, being Whitevale Park, are the subject of an application to amend the zoning by-law respecting the proposed blacksmith shop in Whitevale, by William Waddell, on a without prejudice basis to the ultimate position that City Council might take in the future respecting the rezoning" it is anticipated that if this rezoning application is successful the applicant will enter into an agreement with the City regarding the blacksmith restoration shop proposal and leasing agreement. 4.0 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING 4.1 Durham Regional Official Plan the Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands as within the Hamlet of Whitevale; the Durham Regional Official Plan states that Hamlets shall be developed in harmony with surrounding uses and may consist of a variety of housing types, community facilities, employment area, and commercial uses that meet the immediate needs of the residents of the hamlet and surrounding rural area the application appears to conform to this designation; 4.2 Pickering Official Plan the Pickering Official Plan designates the subject lands as Rural Settlement; the Whitevale Settlement Plan, within the Official Plan, designates the lands as Open Space System —Recreational Areas and delineates the site as Park and Conmiunity Hall; uses permitted within Open Space System —Recreational Areas include, amongst others, active recreational, community and cultural uses and other related uses; - the Whitevale Settlement Policies of the Official Plan encourage opportunities for enhancing the historical village of Whitevale through general or site-specific zoning that allows the introduction of arts and craft studios, custom workshops and small-scale commercial enterprises on suitable sites, provided the historical character of the village and the interests of the neighbouring residents are respected; - the Whitevale Settlement Policies of the Official Plan specifies that development within the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District is to comply with the adopted Heritage District Guidelines and Heritage District permit process; - the subject lands are in close proximity to lands designated as Open Space System - Natural Areas, the exact boundaries of the Open Space Systems will be determined with relevant agencies; - Schedule III of the Pickering Official Plan - Resource Management, designates lands in close proximity to the subject lands as Shorelines and Stream Corridors and Environmentally Significant Areas in recognition of the subject properties proximity to West Duffins Creek; the exact boundaries of the Shorelines and Strewn Corridors will be determined in consultation with the relevant agencies; - Schedule II of the Pickering Official Plan - Transportation Systems designates Whitevale Road where it abuts the subject lands as a Local Road; - Local Roads generally provide access to individual properties, to local roads, carry local traffic and generally have a right-of-way width of up to 20 metres; the subject applications will be assessed against the policies and provisions of the Pickering Official Plan during the further processing of the applications. 4.3 Zoning By-law 3037, as amended - the subject lands are currently zoned "CU" by Zoning By-law 3037, as amended; the existing zoning only permits community uses; an amendment to the zoning by-law is required to implement the applicant's proposal; the application is only to add the additional use of 'arts and craft shop' to the permit uses and not to alter the existing permitted uses. information Report No05-02 Page 3 (} 19 4.4 Whitevale Heritage Conservation District By-law the subject property is included within the Whitevale Heritage Conservation District; the conservation guidelines apply to maintenance and repair of existing heritage building, alterations and additions to existing buildings, new buildings, site development, landscaping, and municipal infrastructure; a Heritage District Pemnit would be required for the site development, any alterations which affect the external appearance of the existing building or for the construction of a new dwelling; the \Vhitevale Heritage Conservation District Guidelines provide guiding principles for new building and working with heritage building. 5.0 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION 5.1 Resident Comments - no resident comments have been received to -date on the application; • 5.2 Agency Comments - no comments from any of the circulated agencies have been received to -date on the application; 5.3 Staff Comments - in reviewing the application to -date. the following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • ensuring that the proposed development is compatible with, and sensitive to, surrounding lands: • whether the proposal is compatible with the \Vhitevale Heritage Conservation District; • impacts of the proposed application on the Seaton Trail, considering the subject proposal would share the parking facilities in the park with Seaton Trail users; • the impact the proposed use / site changes may have on the character of the park and community centre; • reviewing the environmental implication of the blacksmith forge in terms of fumes, noise and disposal of waste materials and water. this Department will conclude its position on the application after it has received and assessed comments from the circulated departments. agencies and the public. 6.0 PROCEDURAL INFORMATION - written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning & Development Department: oral comments may be made at the Public information \leeting: - 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: if you wish to be notified of Council's decision regarding the zoning by-law amendment application. you must request such in writing to the City Clerk; if a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision of the City of Pickering in respect of the zoning by-law amendment does not make oral submission at the public meeting. or make a written submission to the City of Pickering before the zoning by-law is passed, the Ontario ;Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal; if you wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision of the proposed zoning by-law amendment application, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law for this proposal. (� 10 Information Report No05-02 Page 4 7.0 OTHER INFORMATION 7.1 Appendices Appendix I - list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing this report; 7.2 Information Received - copies of the applicant's proposal are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department; - the City of Pickering has not received any technical inforniation/reports on the proposed application; - certain technical reports may be required to be submitted and will be reviewed and reported on, as necessary. ted1.4146 Pte, Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP Lynda Taylor, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner - Development Review Manager, Development Review RP/j f Attachments Copy: Director, Planning & Development Department fl11 APPENDIX I TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 05-02 COlIMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS (1) • None received to -date COMMENTING AGENCIES (1 1 None received to -date COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS 111 None received to -date 012 ATTA6HM!!NT #.L_TO INFORMATION REPORT# o 5 - )-, � D N..,,,,,,,N.:: 44,./„,s, -e m. WHJTEVALE S R ' _ �1r K o II I I i „s Z WHITEVALE R AD II 1!:: ■ 0 q �'.. `• `• '•'• 11L P S. PER1Y O < V City of Pickering Planning & Development Department PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOTS 18-20, 42-46, PT. LOTS 14, 15, 17, 47, 66-71, PLAN 21; PTS. 1-8, 40R-7348 OWNER CITY OF PICKERING DATE JAN 22, 2001 DRAWN BY RC APPLICATION No. A 23/01 SCALE 1;7500 CHECKED BY RP FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY PN -S2 PA- ATTACHMENT I{ TO INFORMATION REPORT# INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S SUBMITTED PLAN A 23/01 CITY OF PICKERING HMR3 4411 ►13 0 LOCATION OF PRESENT BUILDING 165(20' APPROX. LOCATION OF "PLAY BARN" AND INTENDED LOCATION FOR SHOP - IS PRESENTLY WIRED FOR SECURITY LIGHTS © COMMUNITY CENTRE VACANT HOUSE NOTE: ALL LOCATIONS ADDED TO MAP ARE NOT TO SCALE THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING 8 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION F. SUPPORT SERVICES, JANUARY 23, 2002. 014 ATTACHMENT# 3 TO NFO^MthTIOM REPORT# 0 ✓ - Whitevale and District Residents' Association P.O. Box 28, Whitevale, Ontario. LOFI IMO October 2, 2001 Everett Buntsma City of Pickering, 1 The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario. Dear Mr Buntsma Operations & Emergency entices . RECEIVED: FILE NO.: ABEY. TO: OCT 0 4 2001 FWD/COPY TO: MAYOR i Goi1NCR._ C.A.O. - CLERK CUL. & REC. FINANCE • MUr PROP.BENG. HUMAN RES. FIRE SERVICES LEGAL TRANSIT PLANNING INFO. SYSTEMS CUST CAP. LIBRARY E.CO'J. DCV. EMEINE OCT -42001 CITY OF PICKERIN PICKERING, ONTARIO At our most recent residents' meeting Bill. Waddell presented his proposal to restore the old Blacksmith shop and I am pleased to say that it was well received. The general feeling by everyone present was that it was in keeping with what the village wanted to do with the heritage buildings. It was agreed that the project would be monitored closely by the executive and once the plans started to take shape, Bill would come back and update the village. ours sincerely Lloyd Thomas President,• Whitevale and District Residents' Association (905) 294-1978