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INFORMATION REPORT NO. 04-04 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF February 19th, 2004 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 25/03 Harry Gerlach 2050 Dixie Road (South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2) City of Pickering 1.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the subject property is located on the north-west corner of Dixie Road and Colonial Street (see Attachment #1 — Location Map); the subject property has an area of approximately 0.18 hectares, and a lot frontage of approximately 30.48 metres, and currently supports a one -storey detached dwelling and frame shed; existing residential uses surround the subject property. 2.0 APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL the applicant proposes to amend the zoning of the subject property from "A" — Rural Agricultural Zone to "S2" — Single Detached Dwelling Zone, to permit the future creation of four Tots with minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres fronting Colonial Street; the applicant has also submitted a request to purchase the City owned lands (zoned "S2" — Single Detached Dwelling Zone) immediately south of the subject property to facilitate this zoning by-law amendment application (see Attachment #1 — Location Map); a site plan showing the existing buildings on the property, and the proposed future severances is provided for reference (see Attachment #2 — Applicant's Submitted Plan); the applicant has not yet submitted a land severance application to the Durham Region Land Division Committee. 002 Information Report No. 04-04 Page 2 3.0 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING 3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan - identifies the subject property as being designated "Urban Area — Living Area", where development is intended to be predominantly for housing purposes; - the proposal appears to conform to the Durham Region Official Plan; 3.2 Pickering Official Plan - identifies the subject property as being located within an "Urban Residential — Low Density Area" within the Liverpool Neighbourhood; - urban residential areas are to be used primarily for housing and related uses; - the Plan establishes a density range for residential development within this designation of up to 30 units per net hectare; - the proposed development would provide a net site density of approximately 22 units per net hectare (based on the proposed 4 lots being developed on approximately 0.18 hectares of land); - the applicant's proposal conforms to the policies of the Plan; 3.3 Zoning By-law 3036/00 the subject property is currently zoned "A" — Rural Agricultural Zone, by Zoning By-law 3036; the existing zoning permits a detached dwelling on a lot with a minimum lot frontage of 60 metres and a minimum lot area of 0.8 hectares; - a zoning by-law amendment is required to permit the future severances of the subject property. 4.0 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION 4.1 Resident Comments Murray Mawson of 1019 Colonial Street has requested that the City owned land and the subject property be developed for park purposes (see Attachment #3 — Murray Mawson Letter); 4.2 Agency Comments - none received to date; Information Report No. 04-04 Page 3 0,3 4.3 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 surrounding existing residential development; • ensuring future access onto Colonial Street and the elimination of access onto Dixie Road; and • coordinating the sale of the City owned lands with the Economic Development Department. 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; if you wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law for this proposal; if you wish to be notified of Council's decision regarding this proposal, you 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 application at the time of writing the report; 6.2 Information Received - a copy of the applicant's submitted plan is available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Perrj�Korouyenis Planner PK:Id Attachments Copy: Director, Planning & Development J c _�`Y c. . Lynda Taylor; MCIP,PP Manager, Development Review 1104 APPENDIX NO. I TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 04-04 COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS (1) Murray Mawson of 1019 Colonial Street COMMENTING AGENCIES (1) none to date COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS (1) Planning & Development Department MACH M E NT # I TO wORMATION REPORT# 64 °LI 1111 11 atm ITIRATL771 mu s 4CR WU_ 4 111 111 III a Pgi11,11: mum HARVLST Eilik SQUARE ,jIIIIIII —= AA' 61E7 DRIVE WIND INV MAPLE RIDGE MEOW PEBBLESTONE 011011Witti EMI imeM 1.0.11 INIIMIN. ow" FINCH 0 tfr AVENUE IIIME 1 CRES. GLOUCESTER MIME !IMMO 0 ") 0 0 rri 0 m ox BRIDGE Id CY w 0 CO Id (1) Id Id INN City of Pickering Planning & Development Department PROPERTY DESCRIPTION SOUTH PART OF LOT 25, CONCESSION 2 OWNER H. GERLACH DATE JAN. 20, 2004 DRAWN BY JB FILE No. A 25/03 SCALE 1:5000 CHECKED BY PK FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY PN -12 PA- ATTACHMENT# Z TO INFORMATION REPORT# OLI -04 INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S SUBMITTED PLAN A 25!03 - H. GERLACH SUBJECT -- PROPERTY EXISTING . FRAME 1 . SHED \ I LOT '.15 I T 16 \, I I •\ REGISTERED 1 I PLAID • \ LOT. 17 40M-1375 I LOT EXISTING SWIMMING y POOL COLONIAL CITY OWNED NDS LOT 76 I LOT 77 S7N-Er LOT 78 LOT 79 EXISTING DWELLING . o w r: THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION MAPPING AND DESIGN, JAN. 20, 2004. . eiT1ACKMENT# 3 TO NFORMATIO REPORT a4 -o (rai Whites Road Physiotherapy b'i 'injuries Clinic ISI THE MEDICAL CENTRE v. 720 Sheppard Avenue, Suite 8 Pickering, Ontario L1V 1G5 (905) 420-0647 January 21, 2004 Mr. Everett Buntsma Director of Operations The City of Pickering Re: 2004/05 Budget Inclusion PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2050 DIXIE ROAD CITY OF PICKERING Dear Mr. Buntsma, O!l7 RECEIVED J A N 2 2 2004 CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT This letter is to request formally that you write into your 2004/05 operating budget plan, an amount of $400,000.00 to purchase the property known as 2050 Dixie Road, City of Pickering. The present owner has an application registered with the City's Planning Department to rezone the agricultural property. The plan is to sub -divide to construct four homes. The sale of land allows him to move to British Columbia in retirement. The City of Pickering has a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to purchase this high profile property and turn it into a beautiful park that present and future generations living in our City can appreciate and enjoy. To date, I have spoken with Councillors Holland, McLean and Ashe. All are in favour and recommended that I make this request. Many thanks in advance for your support. Sincerely, Murray Mawson Residence: 1019 Colonial Street, Pickering 905-839-3020 e-mail: murray.mawson c.c. Honourable Mayor, Councillors and Plapning @3web.net ATTACHMENT#.TO 8 INFORMATION REPORT# 64 - 09 PROPOSAL THAT THE CITY OF PICKERING PURCHASE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2050 DIXIE ROAD WITH THE INTENT OF CREATING A BEAUTIFUL PARK ADVANTAGES • High profile, well situated to the location. Northwest corner of Dixie Road (regional road) and Colonial Street (City), 4 way stop signs. • Presently zoned Agricultural should reflect in the purchase price. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as infills disappears in Pickering. • No need to dig up roads for hydro, water and cable connections. No cutting of curbs for driveways. • No potential requirement to relocate a fire hydrant, Canada Post Superbox and newspaper pads • Finally, the City of Pickering can exercise easement rights on Dixie Road. Also, the City will not need to sell a strip of property on Colonial Street. Already, the City cuts grass and ploughs snow on Colonial Street. • An opportunity for Hydro One to contribute to this park as it is on the way to their transfer station. This financial gesture of goodwill can help defray the Pine Creek oil spill and the tree planting failure on Dixie Road boulevards. The trees were to deflect the eye from the heavy configuration of hydro lines and poles flanking both sides of Dixie Road. Good PR. • Little or no crime in the park as residents are good observers as are motorists who stop at the four-way stop signs. Colonial Street is a direct school route with a crossing guard hired to help children to cross Dixie Road. The rectangular property can be seen from all sides. • This park will encourage a greater sense of "community" as many tax -paying neighbours have offered verbal support and are willing to sign a document if requested. • Councilors Holland, McLean and Ashe are favourable to this proposal Murray Mawson resides at 1019 Colonial Street and has lived in Pickering since 1970. He is the owner of Whites Road Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, 720 Sheppard Avenue since it's inception in 1988.