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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 7, 2016 For information related to accessibility requirements please contact Linda Roberts Phone: 905.420.4660 extension 2928 TTY: 905.420.1739 Email: lroberts@pickering.ca Planning & Development Committee Agenda Monday, March 7, 2016 Council Chambers 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean Anything highlighted denotes an attachment or link. By clicking the links on the agenda page, you can jump directly to that section of the agenda. To manoeuver back to the agenda page use the Ctrl + Home keys simultaneously, or use the “bookmark” icon to the left of your screen to navigate from one report to the next. Planning & Development Committee Agenda Monday, March 7, 2016 Council Chambers 7:00pm Chair: Councillor Mclean Part "A" Information Reports Pages Subject: Subject: Subject: Part "B" Information Report No. 01-16 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/16 All-Mar Developments Limited Part of Lot 19, Range 3, BFC, being Part 3, Plan 40R-2194 (970 Brock Road) City of Pickering Information Report No. 02-16 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-003/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/15 1504063 Ontario Inc. Part 1 of Lot 15, Range 3, BFC, being Part 1, Plan 40R-23801 (2000 Clements Road) 1-6 7-16 Information Report No. 03-16 17-26 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/16 816 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited Parts of Lot 27 and 28, Range 3, BFC, being Part 1, Plan 40R-23393 and Part 1, Plan 40R-23394 · (820 Kingston Road) City of Pickering Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 01-16 27-30 Matta my (Brock Road) Limited (Phase 1 ), Plan of Subdivision 40M-2437 -Partial Assumption of Plan of Subdivision Recommendation 1. That Liatris Drive, Misthollow Drive, Parkhurst Crescent, (part of) Penny Lane and William Jackson Drive within Plan 40M-2437 be assumed for public use; Accessible •- PICKE~G For information related to accessibility requirements please contact Linda Roberts Phone: 905.420.4660 extension 2928 TTY: 905.420.1739 Email: lroberts@pickering.ca 2. 3. 4. Planning & Development Committee Agenda Monday, March 7, 2016 Council Chambers 7:00pm Chair: Councillor Mclean That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Plan 40M-2437, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except for Blocks 142, 143, 144, 146, 147 and Part 2, 40R-26589; That Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2437, save and except from Blocks 142, 143, 144, 146, 147 and Part 2, 40R-26589; and That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 03-16 31-34 Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited (Phase 2), Plan of Subdivision 40M-2454 And Part 1, 40R-27203 -Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision Recommendation 1. That Hayden Lane, Kalmar Avenue, Liatris Drive and Penny Lane within Plan 40M-2454 be assumed for public use; 2. That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Plan 40M-2454 and Part 1, Plan 40R-27203, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 3. That Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2454 and Plan 40R-27203; and 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. 3. Planning & Development Committee Agenda Monday, March 7, 2016 Council Chambers 7:00pm Chair: Councillor Mclean Director, City Development, Report PLN 04-16 35-115 South Pickering Intensification Study-Vision and Strategy Phase 1 Reporting and Work Program for Phases 2 and 3 Recommendation 1. That Council receive the South Pickering Intensification Study Phase 1 Report -Community Engagement, and the Background Report -Pickering Official Plan Evaluation, provided as Appendices I and II to Report PLN 04-16; 2. That Council authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposals to retain external urban design consultants to assist staff with the completion of the Phase 2 Work Program outlined in Appendix Ill to Report PLN 04-16, and report back to Council on the hiring recommendation; and 3. That a copy of Report PLN 04-16 be forwarded to the Region of Durham. (II) Other Business (Ill) Adjournment From: Information Report to Planning & Development Committee Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Report Number: 01-16 Date: March 7, 2016 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/16 All-Mar Developments Limited Part of Lot 19, Range 3, BFC, being Part 3, Plan 40R-2194 (970 Brock Road) City of Pickering 1. Purpose of this Report The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by All-Mar Developments Limited, to permit professional and business office uses. 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. 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 property is located at the southwest corner of Brock Road and Dillingham Road within the Brock Industrial neighbourhood (see Location Map, Attachment #1). The property has an area of approximately 0.65 of a hectare with approximately 94 metres of frontage along Brock Road and 56 metres of frontage along Dillingham Road. The site contains a 979 square metre building that is occupied by a used car dealership and repair shop. Vehicular access is provided from Dillingham Road. Surrounding land uses include single storey multi-tenant buildings with a range of industrial, commercial, and personal service uses. 3. Applicant's Proposal AutoLux Ltd. 0/A Rapid City Transportation (AutoLux) has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with All-Mar Developments Ltd. to purchase the subject lands. AutoLux is presently located at 1550 Bayly Street in Pickering and is proposing to relocate their corporate office to this location. 2 Information Report No. 01-16 Page2 Autolux is requesting to add professional office and business office uses with an accessory automotive repair shop to the list of permitted uses on the subject property. The existing service garage bays will be used by Auto lux to service company vehicles. To accommodate their requirements, Autolux is proposing interior and exterior changes to the existing building. These changes include re-cladding the building, new interior walls to create office space, re-asphalting the existing parking area, and additional landscaping along Brock Road and Dillingham Road. A Site Plan Amendment application will be submitted at a later date to facilitate the exterior fagade changes and landscaping. No changes to the existing grading, vehicular access and parking area are proposed (see Submitted Site Plan, Attachment #2). 4. Policy Framework 4.1 Pickering Official Plan The subject property is designated as "Employment Areas-Mixed Employment", which provides for a range of employment uses that includes: light manufacturing; assembly and processing of goods; light service industries; offices; corporate office business parks; limited personal services uses; restaurants; hotels; and appropriate community, cultural and recreational uses. The applicant's proposal complies with the policies and provisions of the Official Plan. 4.2 Zoning By-law 2511, as amended The subject lands are currently zoned "CA3-2" -Commercial Automotive Sales or Rental Establishment, by Restricted Area Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 2092/85, which only permits vehicle sales or rental establishment. The current zoning does not permit business and professional office uses. 5. Comments Received 5.1 Comments from the Public As of the writing of this report, no comments or concerns have been received from the public. 5.2 Agency Comments Region of Durham • the subject lands are designated "Employment Areas" • permitted uses within this designation may include manufacturing, assembly and processing of goods, service industries, warehousing, offices and business parks Information Report No. 01-16 Page 3 • office buildings and business parks are encouraged to locate along freeways, Regional Corridors and Local Corridors, adjacent to Type A arterial roads • the applicant's requested uses are permitted by the Regional Official Plan 5.3 City Departments Comments Engineering & Public Works Department, Building Services, and Sustainability and Economic Development have no concerns with the proposed amendment. 6. Planning & Design Section Comments 6.1 Sufficient parking supply is available to accommodate the additional uses The zoning by-law requires parking for professional office and business office uses to be provided at a ratio of 5.0 spaces per 93 square metres of gross floor area. Based on this parking ratio, a total of 53 spaces are required to be provided on the property. The submitted site plan illustrates a total of 1 07 spaces, a surplus of 54 parking spaces. Sufficient parking is available on-site to accommodate the proposed uses. 6.2 No further issues or concerns have been identified The application has been circulated to all internal departments and external agencies for their review. No significant issues or concerns have been identified through the circulation of this application. Furthermore, the City Development Department has no significant concerns with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application. 7. Information Received Full scale copies of the plans and studies listed below are available for viewing at the office of the City of Pickering, City Development Department: • Site Screening Questionnaire and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by Pinchin Ltd., dated January 6, 2016 • Site Plan 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 3 4 Information Report No. 01-16 Page4 • 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 requestsuch in writing to the City Clerk 9. Owner/Applicant Information The owner of the property is All-Mar Developments Limited. and is represented by Donna Fabbro of AutoLux Ltd. 0/A Rapid City Transportation Attachments 1 . Location Map 2. Submitted Site Plan Pr~~\d~ J~~~ Lalita Paray, MCIP, RPP . Planner I z&tv~ Nilesh Surti, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Review & Urban Design LP:NS:df Attachments Date of Report: February 16, 2016 Copy: Director, City Development Approved/Endorsed By: /? ~~~fr--· Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner N~ I z w I > <t 0 cr:: <t 0 0 0:: 0 -cr:: cr:: PLUMMER STREET QUARTZ ST. 0 u ~ 0 (,) 0 cr:: 0:: 0 y: rn _j >->--<t 0 (f) I-I I FIREHALL_ ~ u_ No. 5 '\. BAYLY STREET BAYLY STREET \ \ \ I (, r---- SUBJECT PROPERTY 0 ORANGEBROOK COURT <t '\ 0 0:: cr:: 0 0 DON 0 I c <( -BEER 0 I< cr:: 0:: cr:: ARENA 0 \, u QUIGLEY STREET 0 :::;;: ~ <t (,) /1\ 0:::: I 0 0 0:: 0 z rn !) >-::J I _j 0 ~ Location Map FILE No:A 02/16 APPLICANT: All-Mar Developments Limited PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 19, Range 3, BFC, being Part 3, City Devetopment Plan 40R-2194 (970 Brock Road) DATE: Jan.27,2016 Department Date Sources: SCALE 1 :3000 jPN-4 ~-Teranet Enterpl"ises Inc. and its suppliers. All l'"lghts Reserved. Not o plan of survey. 2013 MPAC and its suppliers. All rights Reserved, Not o pion of Survey. 5 6 City Development Department DILLINGHAM ROAD 56.1 Submitted Site Plan FILE No: A 02/16 EXISTING ASPHALT PARKING LOT APPLICANT: All-Mar Developments Ltd. 0 EX. HY. "' "" 0 n "' i3 .:t> c PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 19, Range 3, BFC, being Part 3, Plan 40R-2194 (970 Brock Road) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. DATE: Jan. 28, 2016 From: Information Report to Planning & Development Committee Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Report Number: 02.:16 Date: March 7, 2016 Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-003/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/15 1504063 Ontario Inc. Part 1 of Lot 15, Range 3, BFC, being Part 1, Plan 40R-23801 (2000 Clements Road) 1. Purpose of this Report The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information regarding applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by 1504063 Ontario Inc., to facilitate the development of a hotel complex. 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. Planning & Development Committee will hear public delegations on the applications, ask questions of clarification and identify any planning issues. This report is for information and no decisions on these applications are 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 property is located on the north side of Clements Road, west of Church Street and south of Bayly Street, within the Brock Industrial Neighbourhood (see Location Map, Attachment #1 ). The property has an area of approximately 3.4 hectares with approximately 200 metres of frontage along Clements Road. The subject property is currently used as a truck stop, which includes fuel pumps and a restaurant. The majority of the site is paved and used for truck parking, with perimeter landscaping along the property boundaries. There are two fuel pump canopies and a commercial building on the western part of the property, as well as a cell tower in the northwest corner. All structures, except the cell tower, are to be demolished, and the property will be redeveloped to accommodate the proposaL 7 8 Information Report No. 02-16 Page2 Surrounding land uses include: warehouse and distribution centre roofing and supplies with associated outdoor storage north: east: south: steel manufacturing and engineering (directly south); and the soccer dome facility (southwest) west: automotive dye manufacturing (directly west); and foam rubber manufacturing, computer refurbishing and insurance offices (northwest) 3. Applicant's Proposal The applicant has applied for a site specific exception to both the City's Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a hotel use with auxiliary uses such as banquet facilities; spas; assembly, convention or conference halls; and restaurants. The proposal consists of three stand-alone hotel buildings. The buildings are to be located on the western, northern and eastern parts of the site, oriented around a central landscaped open area (see Submitted Concept Plan, Attachment #2). The table below summarizes the proposed storeys, number of rooms, and total gross floor area for each of the three hotel buildings. Buildings Storeys Rooms Gross Floor Area Hotel1 4 165 7, 830 sq. metres Hotel2 6 185 9,853 sq. metres Hotel3 8 259 13,141 sq. metres Total 609 30,824 sq. metres The applicant is proposing a parking ratio of 1 space per room, for a total of 609 parking spaces of which 340 spaces will be provided at grade, and 269 spaces within an underground parking garage. The redevelopment of the site will be subject to site plan approval. 4. Policy Framework 4.1 Provincial Policy Statement The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides provincial direction for land use planning and development in Ontario with which municipal planning decisions must be consistent. The PPS states that major facilities, (such as industries), and sensitive land uses should be planned to ensure they are appropriately designed, buffered and/or separated from each other to prevent or minimize future land use impacts due to adverse effects from odour, noise, dust and other contaminants, and to minimize risk to public health and safety. Information Report No. 02-16 Page 3 Sensitive land uses, as defined by the PPS, means buildings, amenity areas, or outdoor spaces where routine or normal activities occurring at reasonably expected times would experience one or more adverse effects from contaminant discharges generated by nearby major facilities, such as industries. Examples of sensitive land uses may include, but are not limited to: residences, day care centres, and educational and health facilities. The proposal will be further assessed against the policies and provisions of the Provincial Policy Statement through the further processing of the applications. Regional Official Plan The Durham Regional Official Plan provides the following goals for "Employment Areas": • To establish Employment Areas that provide for the development of industries and businesses that require separation from sensitive land uses, and to efficiently guide their development to obtain the greatest benefit for the Region. • To increase industrial and high skilled job opportunities for the residents of the Region. • To attract industries and businesses that will maximize and diversify the economic and employment opportunities in the Region. The subject property is designated as "Urban System -Employment Areas" in the Regional Official Plan (ROP). This designation is set aside for uses that by their nature may require access to highway, rail, and/or shipping facilities, separation from sensitive uses, or benefit from locating close to similar uses. Permitted uses may include manufacturing, assembly and processing of goods, service industries, research and development facilities, warehousing, offices and business parks, hotels, storage of goods and materials, freight transfer and transportation facilities. Designations in the respective area municipal official plans shall identify appropriate locations for these uses. The subject applications will be further assessed against the policies and provisions of the Regional Official Plan during the further processing of the applications. 4.2 Pickering Official Plan The Pickering Official Plan (POP) distinguishes between the following three land use subcategories within the City's Employment Areas: "General Employment", "Prestige Employment", and "Mixed Employment". The criteria for determining these subcategories are "the intended mix of uses, operational requirements, and design/performance standards of the area". 9 10 Information Report No. 02-16 Page4 The subject property is designated as "Employment Areas -General Employment" in the Official Plan, which does not permit hotels. General Employment areas are typically associated with the heaviest industrial uses, bulk outdoor storage, and potential noise, vibration, odour or dust emissions. By contrast, Prestige Employment and Mixed Employment designations are associated with light industrial uses, limited or screened outdoor storage, offices, business parks, and financial institutions. Hotels are also permitted within both these designations. For a detailed list of the permissible uses within the three Employment Area subcategories, please see Table 8 from the Pickering Official Plan, Attachment #3. An official plan amendment is therefore required to permit a hotel use on the property. 4.4 Zoning By-law 2511 The subject property is currently zoned "M2S-1" by By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 5836/01. The zoning permits a broad range of employment uses including, but not limited to, a general truck stop, a restaurant, games arcade, storage and manufacturing uses (only when carried on within enclosed structures), and transportation terminal for the loading and unloading of transport vehicles. The current zoning does not permit hotels. The applicant has requested that the subject site be rezoned in order to permit the hotel use and ancillary uses. An amendment to the zoning by-law is required to implement the applicant's proposal. 5. Comments Received 5.1 Written Comments from the Public As of the writing of this report, an objection has been received from: Duradie Technologies Inc. 1940 Clements Road (immediately west of the application site) • A hotel in this location would be incompatible with Duradie's tool and die manufacturing operation since Duradie uses large punch presses that can be very loud at times, and in summer, back doors are open and work continues around the clock, which would make sleeping in a hotel situated approximately 30 metres away impossible. • This is not an appropriate location for a hotel. • If the hotel proposal is to move forward, Duradie would have to seek legal agreements with 1504063 Ontario Inc. that there would be no recourse regarding noise and vibration impacts. Information Report No. 02-16 Page 5 5.2 Agency Comments As of the writing of this report, no comments or concerns have been received from external agencies. 5.3 City Department Comments Engineering & Public Works As of the writing of this report, no comments or concerns have been received from Engineering & Public Works. 6. Planning & Design Section Comments Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) Noise Guidelines define a Noise Sensitive Commercial building as "a building used for commercial purposes that includes one or more habitable rooms used as sleeping facilities such as hotel and motel". The following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • assessing whether the proposal is in conformity with the policies of the Regional Official Plan and Provincial Plans • assessing the appropriateness of permitting a sensitive land use within the General Employment area that permits a broad range of heavy industrial uses • assessing whether the proposed hotel use has an impact on the operation of existing surrounding lands uses and uses permitted as-of-right under the current zoning by-law • assessing whether the proposed parking ratio of one space per room is appropriate to support the proposed hotel use • ensuring that the required technical submissions and reports meet City standards In addition, staff require the submission of a dust, vibration and odour study, prepared by a qualified consultant in accordance with the MOECC requirements, to determine whether the proposed hotel use and associated outdoor amenity areas are appropriately located, buffered and separated from contaminants, odours, vibration and dust generated by existing nearby industrial uses and facilities and uses permitted under the current zoning. The City Development Department will conclude its position on the applications after it has received and assessed comments from the circulated departments, agencies and public. 11 12 Information Report No. 02-16 Page 6 7. Information Received Full scale copies of the plans and studies listed below are available for viewing at the office of the City of Pickering, City Development Department: • Planning Rationale Report, prepared by The Biglieri Group Ltd., dated September 2015, and further amended in February 2016 • Parking Justification Letter (Addendum to the Parking Rationale Report), prepared by The Biglieri Group Ltd., dated December 2015 • Site Servicing Assessment, prepared by GHD Ltd., dated September 2015 • Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by Trafalgar Environmental Consultants, dated November 2015 • Environmental Noise Feasibility Study, prepared by Valcoustics Canada Ltd., dated September 2015 • Traffic Brief, prepared by JD Northcote Engineering Inc., dated August 2015 • Concept Site Plan, prepared by The Biglieri Group Ltd., dated September 2015 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, which will be 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 8.2 Official Plan Amendment Approval Authority • The Region of Durham may exempt certain local official plan amendments from Regional approval if such applications are determined to be locally significant, and do not exhibit matters of Regional and/or Provincial interest • At this time, the Region has not yet determined whether this official plan amendment application is exempt from Regional Approval 9. Owner/Applicant Information The owner of the property is 1504063 Ontario Inc. (Vidya Sagar Aggarwal) and is represented by The Biglieri Group Ltd. Information Report No. 02-16 Attachments 1 . Location Map 2. Submitted Concept Site Plan 3. Table 8: Employment Areas, Permissible Uses by Subcategory Prepared By: ~-h ... ~:-:~ • --:;;;;;~~' ~bean Jacobs, MCIP, RPP G' Principal Planner -Policy ·cif~ Nilesh Surti, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Review & Urban Design DJ:NS:df Attachments Date of Report: February 16, 2016 Copy: Director, City Development Approved/Endorsed By: Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Page 7 13 Attachment# I to Information Reoort# .D 2 -l(e ~· \ v \ ~ t:;J w 0 0::: f-<( (f) 0 ~ 0::: ~ \ ~ ~ ~ COPPERSTONE DRIVE d 1= w > [2 I 0 I----~ @ I u c=, 0::: SILICONE DRIVE ::::J I I u = u <( w rn w z 0 f-X)< !; (f) 0::: w (]_ :xx :x (]_ SUBJECT 0 -~-u PROPERTY ~ I ~ i ' CLEMENTS l @-ROAD --------L__ p i I (f) w ~ ::::J a (f) 1' ' ~ Location Map FILE No:OPA 15-003/P &A 15/15 APPLICANT: 1504063 Ontario Inc. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part 1 of Lot 15, Range 3, BFC, being Part t, City Development Plan 40R-23801 (2000 Clements Rd.) DATE: Jan.27,2016 Department Data Sources: SCALE 1:3000 IPN-4 ~-Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its su.rJtllers. All rights Reserved. Not a plan of survey. 2013 MPAC and its suppliers. All ri hts Reserved. Not a plan of Survey. 14 c.J1 City Development Department EXISTING OFFICE/ MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE CLEMENTS ROAD EXISTING OFFICE/ MANUFACTURING Submitted Concept Plan FILE No: OPA 15-003/P &A 15/15 APPLICANT: 1504063 Ontario Inc. EXISTING LANDSCAPING PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part 1 of Lot 15, Range 3, BFC, being Part 1, Plan 40R-23801 (2000 Clements Rd.) FULL SCALE COPIES-OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FORVIEWING ATTHE CITY-OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. DATE: Jan. 15,2016 )> ,..,., . .. + j;',) 0 :J 3 ro :l --::tl t.t '1). ~ g\ -. ·>~ "'~ ,~ 0 r2 ~ Table 8: Employment Areas: Permissible Uses By Subcategory Table 8 Employment Permissible Uses (Restrictions and limitations on the uses permissible, Areas Subcategory arising from other policies of this Plan, will be detailed in zoning by-laws.) Manufacturing, assembly, processing of goods, service industries, research and development facilities, warehousing, storage of goods and materials, waste transfer and recycling, waste processing, freight transfer, transportation facilities, automotive and vehicle sales and repair; General Offices as a minor component of an industrial operation or Employment serving the area, limited personal service uses serving the area, restaurants serving the area, retail sales as a minor component of an industrial operation; Community, cultural and recreational uses, and other uses with similar performance characteristics that are more appropriately located in the employment area. Light manufacturing, assembly and processing of goods, light service industries, research and development facilities, warehousing, equipment and vehicle suppliers, automotive and vehicle sales and repair; Prestige Offices, corporate office business parks, limited personal Employment service uses serving the area, restaurants serving the area, retail sales as a minor component of an industrial operation, hotels, financial institutions serving the area; Community, cultural and recreational uses, and other uses with similar performance characteristics that are more appropriately located in the employment area. Mixed All uses permissible in prestige employment areas; Employment Limited retailing of goods and services serving the area. 16 From: Information Report to Planning & Development Committee Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Report Number: 03-16 Date: March 7, 2016 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/16 816 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited Parts of Lot 27 and 28, Range 3, BFC, being Part 1, Plan 40R-23393 and Part 1, Plan 40R-23394 (820 Kingston Road) City of Pickering 1. Purpose of this Report The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information regarding a Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by 816 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited, to permit a drive-through facility and amend certain site specific zoning performance standards. 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. 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 lands subject to this rezoning application are located on the north side of Kingston Road, east of Whites Road, and directly opposite the Whites Road Highway 401 interchange (see Location Map, Attachment #1). The lands to be rezoned have an area of approximately 1 hectare with approximately 166 metres of frontage along Kingston Road. The site is currently under construction. Surrounding Jand uses include: north: vacant lands owned by the applicant which are zoned for detached dwellings, and existing detached dwellings fronting Sheppard Avenue east: an existing detached dwelling fronting Kingston Road, and further east a tributary of the Amberlea Creek south: a place of worship, Whites Road Highway 401 interchange, and a vehicle sales and service establishment 17 18 Information Report No. 03-16 west: commercial developments with various uses such as restaurants, drive-through facilities, personal service uses, and day care Page 2 In December 2015, Site Plan Approval was issued to permit a commercial development consisting of three buildings with a total gross floor area of 3,616 square metres (see Approved Site Plan, Attachment #2). Building A, located on the southwest corner of this site is a two-storey multi-unit building. Building B, located at the rear of the development, is a single-storey multi-unit building. Building C, located at the southeast corner of the site, is a stand-alone commercial building to be occupied by Shoeless Joe's Restaurant. Buildings B and Care presently under construction. 3. Applicant's Proposal The applicant is proposing a site-specific Zoning By-law amendment to permit the following: • one drive-through facility associated with a restaurant use • an increase in the maximum combined gross leasable floor area for restaurant uses from 1,000 square metres to 1,220 square metres • a reduction of the minimum number of required parking spaces from 148 spaces to 144 spaces The drive-through facility is proposed to be located along the north and west side of Building A (the two-storey building), with the drive-through lane exiting through the centre of the ground floor of the building (see Submitted Site Plan and Submitted Elevations-Building 'A', Attachments #3 and #4). The request for additional restaurant space would allow restaurant uses to be located on the entire ground floor of Building A and to recognize the restaurant use in Building C. To accommodate the drive-through facility, the total gross floor area for the development has been slightly reduced by approximately 164 square metres for a total gross floor area of 3,452 square metres. 4. Policy Framework 4.1 Pickering Official Plan The subject property is designated as "Mixed Use Areas-Mixed Corridor" within the Woodlands Neighbourhood. This designation is intended primarily for residential, retail, community, cultural and recreational uses at a scale serving the community with a maximum floor space index (FSI) of 2.5. The proposed development has an FSI of 0.32. The applicant's proposal complies with the policies and provisions of the Official Plan. Information Report No. 03-16 Page 3 4.2 Northeast Quadrant Development Guidelines The Northeast Quadrant Development Guidelines provides specific standards for drive-through facilities to ensure that these facilities are ·appropriately designed, achieves City's urban design objectives and fits well within the proposed development. The guidelines states that drive:.through facilities shall be located such that the pick-up window or stacking spaces are not situated between the front wall of a building and Kingston Road. Further, drive-through facilities should provide a minimum of 8 automobile stacking spaces before the order board and a minimum of 4 automobile stacking spaces between the order board and the pick-up window. The location of the proposed drive-through facility is screened from Kingston Road and is well integrated within the proposed development. However, the proposed drive-through facility provides only 2 automobile stacking spaces before the order board and 6 automobile stacking spaces between the order board and the pick-up window. 4.3 Zoning By-law 3036 The subject property is currently zoned "MU-20"-Mixed Use within Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 6539/05. This zoning permits a broad range of commercial uses, including but not limited to, bakery, business office, day nursery, dry cleaning depot, financial institution, medical office facility, personal service shop, professional offices, and restaurant-Type A uses. The existing zoning also limits the maximum combined gross leasable floor area for all restaurant uses within this development to 1 ,000 square metres of gross leasable floor area. The intent of this provision was to ensure a variety of uses are provided within this development and sufficient parking is provided on-site to accommodate all uses. Parking for this development is required to be provided at a minimum rate of 4.5 parking spaces for every 100 square metres of gross leasable floor space. Based on this ratio, a total of 148 spaces are required, whereas, 144 spaces are provided. A site specific zoning by-law amendment is required to permit the drive-through facility, increase the maximum gross leasable floor area for all restaurant uses and reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces. 5. Comments Received 5.1 Resident Comments As of the writing of this report, no comments or concerns have been received from the public. 19 20 Information Report No. 03-16 5.2 Agency Comments Region of Durham Ministry of Transportation Page4 • the subject property is designated "Living Areas" with the "Regional Corridor" overlay in the Regional Official Plan • Regional Corridors are to be planned and developed as mixed-use areas, which include residential, commercial, and service area with higher densities • the proposal, which seeks technical changes to the by-law, appears to conform to the Regional Official Plan as the overall development proposes a mix of uses within the urban area along a Regional Corridor • the applicant has completed a Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment; the reports concluded that no further investigation is required • prior to the City passing the by_;law, the owner is required to submit to the satisfaction of the Region a Reliance Letter and Certificate of Insurance • the Region's Long Term Transit Strategy (L TIS) and Highway 2 Transit Property Measures Class EA identified a road widening conveyance of approximately 2.0 metres across the Kingston Road frontage of the subject property; the owner shall convey the road widening as a condition of approval upon the submission of a future Site Plan Amendment application • a revised Ministry of Transportation Permit will be required prior to the construction of Building A 5.3 City Department Comments Engineering & Public Works Department Sustainability & Economic Development • no concerns with the rezoning application • all technical matters will be addressed through the Site Plan Approval process • rio concerns with the proposal 6. Planning & Design Section Comments The following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: • ensuring that the proposed drive-through facility complies with the minimum vehicular stacking requirements as outlined in the Northeast Quadrant Development Guidelines Information Report No. 03-16 Page 5 • ensuring that the request to increase the maximum combined gross leasable floor area for restaurant uses still allow for a variety of uses to be accommodated within the development to service the community • reviewing current zoning performance standards to ensure that the City's urban design objectives along Kingston Road can be achieved with respect to building appearance, building setback and landscaping as a result of the Region's request for a road widening across the Kingston Road frontage of the subject property • the City Development Department will conclude its position on the applications after it has received and assessed comments from the circulated department, agencies and public 7. Information Received Full scale copies of the plans and studies listed below are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering, City Development Department: • Planning Rationale, prepared by Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., dated December 2015 • Traffic Addendum Letter, prepared by MMM Group Limited, dated December 2015 • Revised Site Plan 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 the property is 816 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited and is represented by Lorelei Jones, MaCaulay Shiomo Howson Ltd. 21 22 Information Report No. 03-16 Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Approved Site Plan 3. Submitted Site Plan 4. Submitted Elevations-Building 'A' Prepared By: J~, Lalita Paray, MCIP, RPP Planner I ij sh Surti, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Review & Urban Design LP:NS:df Attachments Date of Report: February 18, 2016 Copy: Director, City Development Page 6 Apt;;;zz,_ Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner FAIR STREET City Development Department Attachment# I to ~nformation Reoort# ~ 3-1 b Location Map FILE No:A 01/16 APPLICANT: 816 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Parts of Lot 27 and 28, Range 3, BFC, being Part 1, Plan 40R-23393 and Part 1, Plan 40R-23394 (820 Kingston Road) DATE: Jan. 27,2016 Do~:r:~~{cE~terprises Inc. and its suppliers. All rights Reserved. Not o plan of survey. SCALE 1 :3QQQ PN-8 2013 MPAC end its suppliel'"s. All rights Reserved. Not a plan of Survey. 23 N ~ ~------- I I _j I I I I I City Development Department " 1' DATE: Jan 28, 2016 ~:~ om -.0 3;:r ~3 o·ro :.&;:l ;:o~ ~ l~ ·-I~ -0 Iii' I') c.n ~-- 1 ___ j _Ill II 1' , .. F bo ~. N en City Development Department BUILDING 'A' EAST ELEVATION mra~• BUILDING 'A' SOUTH ELEVATION Submitted Elevations -Building 'A' FILE No: A 01/16 APPLICANT: 816 Kingston Road (Pickering} Limited. --·-- PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Parts of Lot 27 and 28, Range 3, BFC, being Part 1, Plan 40R-23393 and Part 1, Plan 40R-23394 (820 Kingston Road) FULL SCALE COPIES OF THIS PLAN ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY OF PICKERING CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: Jan 28, 2016 I ~~--tt:' ~"''" 0 . ~ From: Subject: Paul Bigioni Report to Planning & Development Committee Report Number: LEG 01-16 Date: March 7, 2016 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited (Phase 1 ), Plan of Subdivision 40M-2437 Partial Assumption of Plan of Subdivision File: 40M-2437 Recommendation: 1. That Liatris Drive, Misthollow Drive, Parkhurst Crescent, (part of) Penny Lane and William Jackson Drive within Plan 40M-2437 be assumed for public use; 2. That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Plan 40M-2437, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except for Blocks 142, 143, 144, 146, 147 and Part 2, 40R-26589; 3. That Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2437, save and except from Blocks 142, 143, 144, 146, 147 and Part 2, 40R-26589; and 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Executive Summary: The City entered into a Subdivision Agreement with the above-noted developer for the development of the lands within Plan 40M-2437. As all works and services within this plan have been completed to the satisfaction of City staff, it is appropriate to assume the roads and the works and services within this plan (save and except for Blocks 142, 143, 144, 146, 147 and Part 2, 40R-26589) under the jurisdiction of the City and to release Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement with respect to those lands. Financial Implications: Not Applicable Discussion: The City entered into a Subdivision Agreement with the above- noted developer for the development of the lands within Plan 40M-2437. As the developer has now completed all of the works and services to the satisfaction of City staff, it is appropriate to assume the roads and the works and services within Plan 40M-2437, save and except for Blocks 142, 143, 144, 146, 147 and Part 2, 40R-26589. 27 28 Report LEG 01-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: Partial Assumption of 40M-2437 Page2 Blocks 142, 143 and Part 2, 40R-26589 (land outside the plan) are stormwater management ponds owned by the City that will be assumed at a later date. Block 144 is a street widening block owned by the Region. Blocks 146 and 147 are reserves owned by the City that lie adjacent to a cemetery and will not be established as public highway. As the works and services within Plan 40M-2437 have been completed to the satisfaction of the City, it is now appropriate to release Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement with the City and any amendments related thereto. Attachments: 1. Location Map-40M-2437 Prepared By: ';B.~L Denise Bye, Supervisor, Property & Development Services DB:bg Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer G,/;. tb(2JJ/(p Report LEG 01-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: Partial Assumption of 40M-2437 Page 3 Recommendation approved: Chief Administrative Officer per: Director, City Development Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Director, Culture & Recreation Director, Engineering & Public Works City Clerk 29 30 IVE 0 J~ 1-----t-' / U CULTURAL ENTRE TREET ::<:: 0 0 0::: OJ ~ City Development Department ATTACHMENT#'--'_TO REPORT# Lt & f) l-1 G l .of. f \ Location Map FILE No: Subdivision Completion and Assumption APPLICANT: Various SUBJECT LANDS PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lots I to 118, 130 to 138, Blocks 119 to 129, 139 to 141 and 145, Plan 40M-2437 Octa Sourees: IS-Ter-onet Enterprises Inc. ~nd ita sup~liera. All rights Reserved. Not o ~l_on of survey. i; 2013 IIAPAC and Its suppliers. All ric:~hts Reserved. Not c plan of Survev. DATE: Nov. 16, 2015 SCALE 1:5000 IPN-15 From: Subject: Report to Planning & Development Committee Paul Bigioni Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor Report Number: LEG 03-16 Date: March 7, 2016 Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited (Phase 2), Plan of Subdivision 40M-2454 and Part 1, 40R-27203 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision File: 40M-2454 Recommendation: 1. That Hayden Lane, Kalmar Avenue, Liatris Drive and Penny Lane within Plan 40M-2454 be assumed for public use; 2. That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Plan 40M-2454 and Part 1, Plan 40R-27203, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 3. That Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2454 and Plan 40R-27203; and 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Executive Summary: The City entered into a Subdivision Agreement with the above-noted developer for the development of the lands within Plan 40M-2454 and Part 1, Plan 40R-27203. As all works and services within these plans have been completed to the satisfaction of City staff, it is appropriate to assume the roads and the works and services within these plans under the jurisdiction of the City and to release Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement. Financial Implications: Not Applicable Discussion: The City entered into a Subdivision Agreement with the above- noted developer for the development of the lands within Plan 40M-2454 together with lands outside Plan 40M-2454 being Part 1, Plan 40R-27203. (Note: Part 1, Plan 40R-27203 was acquired by the City for park purposes). As the developer has now completed all of the works and services to the satisfaction of City staff, it is appropriate to assume the roads and the works and services within these plans under the 31 32 Report LEG 03-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision 40M-2454 Page 2 jurisdiction of the City and to release Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments related thereto. Attachments: 1. Location Map -40M-2454 Prepared By: dJ. ~AIL Denise B~:Z~ervisor, Property & Development Services DB:bg Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer a.'*'' Zo/0 Report LEG 03-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision 40M-2454 Page 3 Recommendation approved: Chief Administrative Officer per: Director, City Development per:/ Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor per: Director, Culture & Recreation per: (1 Director, Engineering & Public Works perYJ~ City Clerk per: 33 34 I IVE / U CULTURAL ENTRE TREET ::<: () 0 a: CD City Development Department ATTACHMENT#:___._ro REPORli# LE 6 o3~ I G Location Map { .of. 40R-27203 PA,T1 i FILE No: Subdivision Completion and Assumption APPLICANT: Various 40M-2454 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lots '1 to '1 00, Block 101, 40M-2454 and Part 1, Plan 40R-27203 §<ate Sourc:ec: Tei"'net Enterpriaea Inc. and its auppliera. AU rights Reserved. Not a p.lan of auNey. 2013 ~PAC and 'Its auOOnera. All rit:lhts Raserved.. Not c olen of Survev. DATE: Nov. 23, 2015 SCALE 1 :5000 \PN-15 Ctli1 o~ From: Subject: Thomas Melymuk Report to Planning & Development Committee Report Number: PLN 04-16 Date: March 7, 2016 Director, City Development South Pickering Intensification Study-Vision and Strategy Phase 1 Reporting and Work Program for Phases 2 and 3 File: D-2000-016 Recommendation: 1. That Council receive the South Pickering Intensification Study Phase 1 Report- Community Engagement, and the Background Report-Pickering Official Plan Evaluation, provided as Appendices I and II to Report PLN 04-16; 2. That Council authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposals to retain external urban design consultants to assist staff with the completion of the Phase 2 Work Program outlined in Appendix Ill to Report PLN 04-16, and report back to Council on the hiring recommendation; and 3. That a copy of Report PLN 04-16 be forwarded to the Region of Durham. Executive Summary: The Provincial Growth Plan and Durham Regional Official Plan require the City to develop and implement a strategy and policies to achieve growth and intensification. The City has worked on bringing its Official Plan into conformity with these Plans through a series of amendments addressing different geographic areas, being: Seaton; the City Centre; and the remaining lands in the South Pickering outside the City Centre (see Study Area Map, Attachment #1 ). The work for South Pickering will focus on residential intensification. Phase 1 of the South Pickering Intensification Study (SPIS) commenced in 2015 with a community engagement program regarding where and to what extent growth should occur in South Pickering. A summary of the results is contained in the Phase 1 Report -Community Engagement, which is provided as Appendix I to this Report. The results of the Phase 1 consultation were weighed against the policy and planning framework of the City's Official Plan and found to be consistent with Plan's current directions of intensification along corridors, maintaining stable neighbourhoods, and improving the mix of uses, walkability, and quality of design, as development and redevelopment occurs. 35 36 Report PLN 04-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: South Pickering Intensification Study-Vision and Strategy Phase 1 Reporting and Phases 2 and 3 Work Program Page 2 Staff undertook a review of the City's Official Plan structure, policies and densities for intensification, against the Growth Plan and Regional Plan requirements. Staff also tested whether land available for infill and intensification using current density ranges in the Official Plan, could meet the population identified for South Pickering by the Region of Durham. Staff concluded that the basic framework of the Plan, which establishes the primary areas for intensification within the City Centre, and in the Mixed Use Nodes and Corridors is sound. Further, staff determined that the 120,000 population allocated by the Region of Durham for South Pickering can be accommodated by 2031. A major change to the Official Plan is not required. This background work is contained in the Background Report-Pickering Official Plan Evaluation (see Appendix II). The results of the community engagement exercise and background information work lead staff to conclude that Phase 2 of the SPIS should focus on the Kingston Road Corridor as the main area for intensification outside the City Centre. Accordingly, Phase 2 of the SPIS will focus on updating the Vision and Strategy for development along Kingston Road (see Work Program for Phases 2 and 3, Appendix Ill). The work is to be a collaboration between the landowners along Kingston Road, the adjacent community, and City staff with the assistance of external design and development consultants. The consultant will be required to undertake a consultation program, prepare revised Design Guidelines for the Kingston Road Corridor, and identify the primary zoning by-law provisions for lands along the Mixed Use -Mixed Corridor lands along Kingston Road. Following the completion of the consulting assignment, Phase 3 of the SPIS will be undertaken to finalize the new zoning by-laws, finalize the guidelines, prepare technical and housekeeping amendments to the Pickering Official Plan, and undertake the statutory approval processes. Phase 3 is anticipated to be completed primarily by City staff but may involve some consulting assistance. It is recommended that Council receive the Phase 1 Report and the Background Report, authorize staff to prepare and issue a Request for Proposals to undertake the Phase 2 Work Program, and request staff to report back to Council on the recommended consulting team. Financial Implications: Consulting assistance for the Phase 1 community engagement exercise totaled $24,300.00 and was offset by a $20,000.00 grant the City received under the provincial Places to Grow Implementation Fund. The additional funding was covered by the City Development Department's 2015 consulting budget. Phases 2 and 3 of the Study were included in the 2015 Council approved budget as a two year project in the amount of $225,000.00 (2611.2392.0000 Consultative & Professional). This line item has been re-budgeted in the Department's 2016 budget submission. As a growth related study, 73 percent of the required funding is anticipated from Development Charges ($164,250.00), with the remaining $60,750.00 from the tax levy. Report PLN 04-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: South Pickering Intensification Study-Vision and Strategy Phase 1 Reporting and Phases 2 and 3 Work Program Page 3 Staff will issue the RFP but will not report back on the recommended consulting team until after 2016 budget approval. Staff anticipate Phase 2 of the Study to be a maximum of $150,000.00. 1. Why undertake an intensification study for South Pickering? Since the approval of the Official Plan in 1997, significant initiatives have been undertaken by the Province and the Region of Durham in relation to growth management. These include the release of the Provincial Growth Plan and the approval of Amendment 128 to the Regional Official Plan. The City is required to bring its official plan into conformity with these provincial and regional initiatives. As part of the City's Official Plan Review program, the conformity exercise consisted of investigating future development in greenfield areas, and growth through intensification in built-up areas. Work on addressing greenfield areas was already underway when the Growth Plan came into effect in 2006, and resulted in the Official Plan Amendment 22 (Seaton) to the Pickering Official Plan. In 2009, the City started its examination of potential intensification areas in the built up area (South Pickering). The Downtown (now City Centre), and Nodes and Corridors were identified as prime locations for intensification. The City adopted Official Plan Amendment 26 in 2014, creating a planning framework for the redevelopment and intensification of the City Centre and confirming the City Centre as the City's primary intensification area. With the completion of the City Centre amendment, efforts have shifted to examining intensification opportunities in the balance of the South Pickering urban area (see Study Area Map, Attachment #1). In December 2014, Council authorized staff to proceed with the next step in the City's Official Plan Review to examine intensification opportunities outside of the City Centre. In January 2015, the first phase of the South Pickering Intensification Study-Community Engagement commenced. 2. What were the results of the Phase 1 community engagement? With funding from the Provincial Places to Grow Implementation Fund program, Phase 1 of the SPIS was initiated through an innovative engagement program intended to obtain community input on where and to what extent growth should occur outside of the City Centre. The community engagement initiatives included five community roundtable discussions and an interactive online survey. Early in 2015, the roundtables were well attended by invited Pickering residents and community leaders. The aim of the roundtables was to have a conversation with the community about what brought people to Pickering and what they valued in their neighbourhoods. 37 38 Report PLN 04-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: South Pickering Intensification Study-Vision and Strategy Phase 1 Reporting and Phases 2 and 3 Work Program Page 4 The input received from the roundtables helped inform an interactive online survey developed by Envision (MetroQuest) that was launched in May. Through links available on the City's website and through its own internet address, people could complete the survey through to the middle of July. In total, the survey was visited over 1 ,600 times resulting in a 37 percent response rate. An overview of the community engagement program and its results is contained in Appendix I. A number of themes were raised throughout the engagement activities which included: greater choice in housing; protecting residential neighbourhoods; intensifying Kingston Road; providing more spaces for Pickering's diverse communities; attracting more employment opportunities; developing walkable neighbourhoods; increasing the ability to age in place; protecting the countryside, farmland and open space; increasing access to recreational spaces; encouraging more medical and grocery store options; reducing traffic congestion; and providing more bus routes. The themes that emerged throughout the engagement activities were consistent with the directions already embodied in the Pickering Official Plan regarding intensification and city building. These directions included focussing intensification and higher density development in the City Centre and along corridors such as Kingston Road, maintaining stable neighbourhoods, and creating vibra.nt, mixed-use, well-~esigned, transit support communities. It is recommended that Council receive the South Pickering Intensification Study Phase 1 Report -Community Engagement provided as Appendix I to Report PLN 04-16. 3. How has the Official Plan performed? The Provincial Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan require municipalities to develop and implement through their official plans and other supporting documents, a strategy and policies to phase in and achieve growth and intensification. As a starting point, staff examined the performance of the Official Plan, to assess: • the continued validity of the plan's policy framework, and • the ability of the plan to accommodate forecasted growth A policy framework and vision for achieving growth and intensification have been in place in the City's Official Plan prior to the implementation of the Provincial Growth Plan, and were further refined through the City Centre Amendment. A review of the work required to address conformity to the Provincial Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan has been undertaken (see Tables 1 and 2 in Background Report-Pickering Official Plan Evaluation, Appendix II). Report PLN 04-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: South Pickering Intensification Study-Vision and Strategy Phase 1 Reporting and Phases 2 and 3 Work Program Page 5 This review revealed that only minor policy refinements are necessary to: incorporate population targets to 2031; potentially increase minimum density figures; increase maximum floor space index targets to ensure appropriate intensification in Nodes and Corridors; and, other housekeeping amendments to address new terms and definitions. With respect to the ability of the Pickering Official Plan to accommodate growth, the Region indicated through its Growing Durham Study, that South Pickering should accommodate 120,000 persons in 2031. Through the City's recent Detailed 20 Year Population Forecast (available on the City's website), staff determined that South Pickering has the capacity to accommodate a total of about 117,000 persons (see Table 3'in Appendix II). This is only about 3.3 percent lower than the Region's allocation. Prior to 2006, the predominant form of residential development was single and semi-detached dwellings, with densities generally toward the lower end of the permissible density range. However, over the past ten years, the City has received a number of development applications that push toward the top end or have exceeded the density ranges of the City's Official Plan (see Table 4 in Appendix II). This growth trend appears to be continuing, particularly in the mixed corridors, with townhouses, stacked and back-to-back townhouses, and apartments replacing single and semi-detached dwellings as the preferred residential form. Staff anticipates that this trend will continue as South Pickering matures, enabling higher levels of intensification within the corridors, and an increase in population, meeting the Region's allocation. It is recommended that Council receive the Background Report-Pickering Official Plan Evaluation as set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 04-16. 4. What are the next steps in the South Pickering Intensifications Study? Building on the input from the recent community engagement program, and the knowledge that Official Plan framework, policies and densities will allow Pickering to reach the 120,000 persons, staff will focus resources on the Kingston Road Corridor. The Work Program Phases 2 and 3 is provided as Appendix Ill. Although a vision and guidelines were established for the Kingston Road Corridor in 1997, it is appropriate that the former vision, and strategies to achieve the vision, including design guidelines and zoning, be reviewed and updated in light of stronger directions for compact urban form, transit oriented development and other placemaking principles. 39 40 Report PLN 04-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: South Pickering Intensification Study-Vision and Strategy Phase 1 Reporting and Phases 2 and 3 Work Program Page 6 The objective of Phase 2 of the SPIS is to identify a new vision and strategy for the lands along the Kingston Road Corridor, excluding that part of the corridor within the City Centre and the flood prone areas east of Brock Road (see Phase 2 Review Areas Map included with Appendix Ill). The new vision and strategy will balance the development interests of the landowners along Kingston Road, be sensitive to the adjacent neighbourhood interests, and to adhere to the Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan requirements. The result will be revised design guidelines for the Kingston Road corridor, and new zoning provisions for the lands to implement the design and development objectives. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for urban design consulting assistance will be prepared. As previously noted, some Official Plan policy refinements and housekeeping amendments will be required to facilitate implementation and compliance with the Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan. In the event any other issues arise through Phase 2 that need amendments to the Pickering Official Plan, these will also be a part of the work undertaken in Phase 3, which will be the preparation, and processing of a City-initiated Official Plan amendment, zoning by-law and design guidelines. It is recommended that Council authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposal to retain external urban design consultants to assist staff with the completion of the Phase 2 Work Program outlined in Appendix Ill, and report back to Council on the hiring recommendation. Appendices Appendix I Appendix II Appendix Ill Attachment Phase 1 Report-Community Consultation Background Report-Pickering Official Plan Evaluation South Pickering Intensification Study-Work Program for Phases 2 and 3 1. South Pickering Study Area Map Report PLN 04-16 March 7, 2016 Subject: South Pickering Intensification Study -Vision and Strategy Phase 1 Reporting and Phases 2 and 3 Work Program Page 7 Prepared By: Deborah Wy ie, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner-Policy Jeff Brooks, MCIP, RPP Manager, Policy & Geometries DW:JB:CR:Id Recommended for tne consideration of Pickering City Council Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer Approved/Endorsed By: Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner :2!3:/;M;:~ Director, City Development 41 42 ! 0 ' <( ~ ~ 0 ~ FINCHAVENU 0 <( 0 0: (/) ~ :r: 3: \ ~ I . ,, . l, ' < ~ ) \ I \ \ ~' I ·Sflldy A ~ea ·l [I ' .r . l 0 ~ \ \ C3 \\ 0: \ \l \ Ontario Attachment 1 to Report PLN 04-16 I ,.. __ '\ / ( ) ( j South Pickering Intensification Study Phase 1 Report-Community Engagement December 2015 Appendix I to Report PLN 04-16 43 44 South Pickering Intensification Study Phase 1 Report-Community Engagement December 2015 In 2015, Phase 1 of the South Pickering Intensification Study was initiated with an innovative engagement program to obtain community input on where and to what extent growth should occur outside of the City Centre (see South Pickering Study Area Map, Attachment A). Funding from the Provincial Places to Grow Implementation Fund program was used to undertake various collaborative community engagement initiatives which included five community roundtable discussions, and an interactive online survey. Small roundtable discussions with the community initiated the engagement phase Invitations to attend the roundtables were placed in the Corporate eNewsletter, and invitations were sent to community leaders and people who had indicated interest in the Official Plan Review. Over 50 people attended the five roundtables that were held in at the Civic Complex and the Petticoat Creek Community Centre in January and February of 2015. Facilitated by City staff and an engagement consultant (Glenn Brown of The Practice of Ethics), the aim of the roundtables was to initiate a conversation with the community about what brought people to Pickering and what they valued in their neighbourhoods. The conversation with the community continued through an interactive online survey The input received from the roundtables helped inform an interactive online survey developed by Envision (MetroQuest). The May launch of the survey was announced to. the commljnity through the City's website, eNewsletter, social media accounts, and the Community Page in the Pickering News Advertiser. Through links available on the City's website and through its own internet address, people could complete the survey through to the middle of July. Dedicated iPad kiosks containing the survey were located in the lobbies of the Civic Complex, Central Library, and Recreation Complex to provide the community additional opportunities to complete the survey. To ensure that the broader population of Pickering was aware of the survey, City staff and Glenn Brown of The Practice of Ethics attended engagement events with the representatives of Devi Mandir, the Pentecostal Church, and the Pickering Islamic Centre. In total, the survey was visited over 1,600 times with over 600 of those visits resulting in the completion of a question or questions and the collection of data (a 37 percent response rate). An overview of the community engagement program and its results is provided as Attachment B (Phase 1 -Community Engagement, December 2015). Through the roundtable discussions and online survey, the community expressed general support for: • increasing diversification (condos, apartment) along main corridors • intensifying development along Kingston Road • protecting stable residential neighbourhoods • providing more spaces for Pickering's diverse communities • attracting more employment opportunities • creating mixed use and walkable neighbourhoods allowing residents to age in place • keeping countryside, farmland and open space • increasing the availability of and access to recreational spaces • encouraging more medical and grocery store options • reducing traffic congestion and providing more bus routes The results of the community engagement program were not analysed statistically. However, they were weighed against the Pickering Official Plan's policy and planning framework for intensification and embedded characteristics of desirable urban areas. The results of the consultation was found to be consistent with Plan's current directions of intensification along corridors, maintaining stable neighbourhoods, and improving the mix of uses, walkability, and quality of design, as development and redevelopment occurs. Attachments A South Pickering Study Area Map 8 Phase1-Community Engagement, December 2015 45 \ \ ~ \ { ~ 0 l FINCHAVENU ~ u. I... 0 ~ ~ 0 < a:: 0 a:: J (/) 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ \ 5 \ ~ 46 Appendix I -Attachment A South Pickering Study Area Map ~ r\ 0 < 0 a:: :.: u l 0 ~) a:: al ( \.... '"\ \ fl._( \ t ' { ~~ ~ ~I \ ~tUdy A~ea 'L t \'\..l J lr \\ \ \ l ~ \/I ' J Ontarjo \ ~ Appendix I -Attachment B to Report PLN 04-16 South Pickering Intensification Study Phase 1 -Community Engagement Roundtable Discussions Interactive Online Survey December 2015 47 •. • ----. -1 --.. .. • ' .. ·-. . . . ... -... --. . --~ -. -.. -. ' . - 48 ~ (0 Table of Contents Introduction and Overview Roundtable Discussions ~nteractive Online Survey Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 About the participants What We Learned Next Steps -Phase 2 Contact Us South Plckering Intensification Study -Phase 1 3 4 6 8 18 29 31 32 33 34 CJ'1 0 Introduction and Overview The South Pickering Intensification Study is a phased study that will look beyond the City Centre and investigate strategic directions for future growth, development and intensification opportunities in the remaining neighbourhoods in South Pickering. The study is being undertaken in three phases: Phase 1 -Community Engagement; Phase 2 - Vision and Strategy; and, Phase 3 - Implementation. This report provides an overview of the results of Phase 1 of the study, and was prepared with funding assistance from the Province's Places to Grow Implementation Fund. Community engagement included roundtable discussions with a variety of stakeholders, and an interactive online survey. South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 South Pickering Neighbourhoods 1. Rosebank 2. West Shore 3. Bay Ridges 4. Brock Industrial 5. Rougemount 6. Woodlands 7. Dunbarton 8. City Centre 9. Village East 10. Highbush 11. Ambertea 12. Liverpool 13. Brock Ridge 14. Rouge Park 15. Duffin Heights (.11 .+ Roundtable Di ssions We wanted to learn about residents' experiences in Pickering, and how they would like to see the City grow. Over 50 people attended five roundtables held in early 2015. The roundtables were organized in small groups, where the discussions were facilitated by City staff and Glenn Brown, an engagement consultant. People were asked to respond to and discuss the following: What brought you to Pickering? Has the City and your neighbourhoo met your expectations? Do you see yourself staying in Pickering? What changes would you like to see in the Cit and your neighbourhood? South Pickering Intensification Study-Phase 1 D "Pickering is just beginning to seize its own destiny." n Roundtable participant Sample of the comments received: "Older people want to stay i n their community and to do this need more accessible housing and public transit, and to be nearer a variety of every day services." "Communities should be more walkable." "There should be more places of natural beauty and entertainment like that found in the Naut ical Village." "Excellent services are offered by the central library." "Traffic congestion at major intersections and few east/west roads make it difficult to safely and conveniently t ravel across the City by either car or bus." "The nearness to water, nature and rural areas is very important to quality of life." "A stronger business and industry base is required to help reduce high taxes and attract employment opportunities." "Recreational activities for seniors and youth should be expanded and dist ributed throughout the City." 4 U1 N 1!1 @I 1 1 11 The community roundtable discussions 11 The input provided on the future of highlighted a variety of common issues and Pickering was used to develop the online opportunities. Although the sampling size survey platform to extend and broaden the was small and can not be considered public consultations. representative to draw definitive conclusions, the results provided a foundation for extended consultations. 11 Participants proposed many interesting and innovative ideas and concepts about living and conducting business in and from Pickering. Participants told their stories and made suggestions generously. These consultations were not conducted with a view toward drawing conclusions or consensus. It was this quality of story- telling which minimized debate and disagreement, and encouraged free expression and wit. South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 11 Since the face-to-face groups did not have significant participation from people under 30, nor from identifiable minority groups, attention was paid to promoting the online form to these groups. As a follow up to the roundtable discussions, notice was provided using social media, and meetings were held with local faith groups to solicit their input and to introduce them to the online survey. en (A) + Interactive Online Surve An interactive online survey, conducted May through July 2015, asked for input on growth and intensification in South Pickering outside of the City Centre. Intended to reach the broader Pickering community, the survey was available through the City's website and at dedicated iPad kiosks located in public areas of the Civic Complex, Central Library, and Recreation Complex. In total, the survey was visited over 1,600 times with over 600 of those visits resulting in the completion of at least one question, resulting in a 37 percent response rate. The survey findings will be used to design the Phase 2 work lan. South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 The Interact ive Online Survey contained 3 key parts: • In Part 1, partici pants were asked "What needs attention?" Participants identified up to 5 priority topics from: Countryside, Diversity, Housing, Empl oyment, Parks & Open Space, Services & Shopping, Transportation, to Urban Design. • In Part 2, pa rticipants were asked "What should your neighbourhood look like?" Participants commented on 25 different i mages. This report highlights the 5 most liked and the 5 most disliked images. • In Part 3, participants were asked -"Where should change occur or not occur?" Participants pinpointed on a map where specific changes should be made, or where changes should not occur. Participants were also encouraged to provide their comments. 8 (.11 A Interactive Online Survey Welcome Screen To help develop a VIsion for South Ptckertng_ we are as!<ing the communrty about where and to what extenl grow'th should occur in Sollih Pickering_ South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 01 01 Part 1 -''What needs attention?'' South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 (.11 C') ''What needs attention?'' The total number of responses to each topic is illustrated below. Although all eight of the topics were chosen, the most popular topics were Parks & Open Space, Transportation, and Urban Design, followed closely by Shopping 8: Services, and Employment. 1/) Q) 1/) c 400 300 8. 200 1/) & 100 0 .-oe <A~ ~ Go.::> I f...~~ .~e <::>' ~ ~e; ~0~ <v~~ South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 -~~ b' -<:-0..::5 Ge '->~'?} e~ h ·Ge c.,e~~ '& -o~ -<5 0~ '& -~~ 0~~~ ~ ...... ~ 0 ~c.,<::J. -<._{..'?} ?!? ~'?} ~ -~ <::>e~ 1><::--0~ 0'1 -..1 Countryside Land Cover (Urban Forestry Study, 2012) • Canopy Cover • Impervious Cover Agricultural Field Grass SoH Water Agriculture is the 2nd largest primary goods producing sector in Durham Region pick-your-own streams "ld l"f biro-watching WI I e hamlets forests h. t sustainable IS ory ecqsystem farming moraine If. 'f go mg aqu1 ers greenbelt hiking Hitag farm -holid ays '~vetlands =-= What you told • "Please keep our countryside as green as possible ... " • "Do not destroy the farmlands with more housino and retail." • "We should strive to maintain our farmlands for local food producers." • "Intensification in South Pickering should be accomplished with the goal of preserving as much of the rich farmland and natural space surroundin it as possible." • "Kee our rural areas." South Pickering Intensification Study-Phase 1 10 C1 00 Diversity Religion (Manifold Data, 2014) • Christian • No Affliation Musllm Hindu Other Knowledge of Official Languages (Statscan 2011) English 92.A% English and French 6. 7% Other languages spoken ... French 0.04% Neither 0.8% Telugu Hun~~~i~~ Ukrain!an T I G Farsi Tamil aga OQ erman Macedonian Ru~~ Cantonese Urdu · Polish 0''!d' Arabic Gujarati Kore_an Creoles spanish . Mandann Greek Hindi Thai Punjabi Italian Sinhalese ---··' ~ What yo·u told . n n n n " ... this does not just mean attracting ethnic minorities ... this means attracting people who come from a variety of family statuses." "Pickering is alr'eady this kind of welcoming cit . " "Diversity of the population is critical for sustaining long term growth and creating a healthy community." " ... need more spaces available for communities and ethnic organizations that r n 'm in r ' " South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 11 t.TI (0 Employment Employment Lands Labour Force Available Occupied Future (Seaton) 46% of Plckering resident s aged 24-64 years have a post -secondary degree or diploma Major Employers • Ontario Power Generation-4,500 • Rogers Call Centre -750 • Purdue Pharma Canada -440 • Aspect Retail Logistics -430 • Municipal Property Assessment (MPAC) -350 =-= What you told • "Bring high paying jobs here. Not retail ·obs." • "We need more industry to have a better ta r n ,, "We should have more options for families to work where they live. Less traffic, more fa mil time." "Keeping employees in the region should be a top priority and that would mean attracting more 'Best in Class' em lo ers to Pickerin . " South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 12 en 0 Housing Housing Types (St atscan 2011) • Singles and Semis Townhouses Apartments Average Housing Price (DRAR 2015) Durham $438,462 Pickering $533,254 Own 88.6% (Manifold Data Mining 2014) Rent 11.4% =-= • "Need very good, mixed-use and well planned neighbourhoods" • " ... more diversification (condos, apartments) along main corridors ... would help get more people in the streets so that small businesses and restaurants could o en" • " ... more condo development ... both low and hi h rise" • "Rental properties as well as real estate prices are very high ... would be nice to see affordable housin " South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 · 13 a> Parks & Open Space 400 300 ~ 200 100 0 Parks and Open Space (RPCSMP 2002) II_ • Maintained Parkland • Natural Parkland City Open Space Conservation Auth. School Open Space Other Open Space What do parks and open space mean to you? wetlands skateboarding hent<: ·----streams festivals protection wat~rf~£!:lt play.ground ~ ~~ E~~J'sical wal k1ng baseball ... _ • ........ ~ environ~o:~~ vaIl e ys recreation conservation ~ -l"". tt =-= What you told • • "The waterfront has poor access for anyone • "Why can't the hydro corridors be developed with biking/walking trails. Riding a bike for leisure I exercise on Durham roads is dan erous." • "Seniors and the disabled need accessible parks, waterfront trails and picnic areas ... " • "Intensification in South Pickering must maintain or increase the availability of recreational park space for the City's residents to en· o . " South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 14 0) "" Services Shopping Major Commercial Centres • Pickering Town Centre • SmartCentres Pickering • the Shops at Picker1ng Ridge • Walnut Lane • Amberlea Shopping Centre • Brock North Plaza The average after tax household income in Pickering is $89,539 Occupations-in Sales, Services and other related service sectors {Statscan NHS -2011) Total Male Female Health 2;395 465 1,930 Community and government services 5,770 1,905 3,860 Art, culture, recreation and sport 1,830 895 935 Sales and service 10,675 4, 775 5,890 ~ What you told • "Please attract more small businesses instead of big box centres." • "There should be more medical and grocer store o tions in the area." • "Markets are great, creates a sense o communit as do small businesses." • "The shopping we have now is sufficient. can get anything I want, or need, in Pickerin . " Total Labour Force 50,775 25,595 25 175 South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 I 15 en w Transportation Mode of Travel (TTS 2o11) • Driver • Passenger Transit GO Train Walking /Cycling Other In 2011, 43% of trips made during t he morning peak were from home to work. 2011 1996 Median Trip Length (km) Trips made by Pickering Residents Driver Pass. Transit GO Train 6.2 4.4 13.7 29.6 7.8 4.2 4.0 30.4 =-= What you told • "Roads are too con ested." • "Roadways need to be increased to move v • "We need traffic calming and some traffic " • "More routes for local buses, sidewalks on Kingston Road between Whites and Liverpool" • " Public transit needs to be less dependent on using the GO' station as a hub, and offer more connections to Toronto, the zoo, and M r " South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 16 m ~ Urban Design Prominent buildjng edges lha1 define and address bolh slreet trontages, special paving. signage. and public art confribules to the experience of a Communfiy Core Gateway. Guidelines help define principles for urban design. These illustrations are from the useaton Sustainable Place-Making Guidelines". ,) ~ ~ What you told · • "Our urban areas should be walkable, not just • , • "Stop tearing down the wartime homes in Eastshore and Westshore areas. Builders are destroying our quaint neighbourhoods." • "I would Like to see a town square that pedestrians can get to conveniently, be able to •stay a while by ·socializing at a variety of . " • "Ensure medium and high density development along transportation corridors ... rotect low densit nei hbourhoods." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 17 en tJ1 Part 2 -"What should your neighbourhood look like?" South Pickering Intensification Study-Phase 1 en en 98.3% liked or strongly liked this image • What you told us ... "The lakefront is one of the best things about living here." "A wonderful place to relax, exercise and interact with others." "Waterfront traits are fun and accessible way for people of all ages to enjoy the natural beauty of Pickering's waterfront. They should be expanded wherever possible." "Love it, but it needs lighting and it should give a feeling of safety and security to others." "Yesss! This is what Pickering is about." "Need spots to si t out of the sun." "Waterfront trail needs to be shovelled in the winter." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 en ..... / -~ li ~ 94.2% liked or strongly liked this image • What you told us ... "I know we are in t he city, but I like that we still have the 'away from it all f eeL'." "Now this is what we need to get people out doing walking and biking on beautiful trails." "Trails and parks are part of Pickering's identity." "Protect ing nature and green space is incredibly important to us, it 's why we live here and why we love it ." "Altona forest and the Rouge Valley are my favourite places in Pickering." "Awesome, could use some signs about local wildlife, vegetation, history, benches, garbage cans , maps and maybe separate bike lane if the trail is used enough." "We need walking traits and more multi-use trails that can incorporate bikes and other forms of activity." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 en (» 92.7% liked or strongly liked this image • What you told us ... "Make parks f irst priority in any development." "Quiet place in the middle of the city." "Well maintained. Welcoming. Nice to watk around and enjoy surroundings." "Green space that supports our environment is key to better living and promotes healthy lifestyles." " ... an excellent example of integration between civic buildings, a public realm, and recreational areas." "Gives an area for people to rest, relax, gather together as a community and reconnect with nature and themselves." "Trees, gardens, and welcoming public spaces like this area priceless." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 en co ~ -~ " "' 89.1% liked or strongly liked t his image • What you told us ... "Fantastic blend of small businesses, residences, and public spaces." "This has character, it aligns to a nautical vision. Proud to live in Pickering." "We like this area, it has charm and draws people in, stores are unique, not all cookie cutter chains." "I like this area of town down by the water. Lots of shops, people can walk, bike, and play at the beach. Nice restaurant s." "Proud to take out of town friends there." "Nice streetscape, as long as this is integrated with multi-storey residential-mixed uses and mi x of housing types and affordability, t his is a good plan." "A beautiful area where I li ke to bring my kids to walk and have ice cream." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 __, 0 86.4% liked or strongly liked this image • What you told us ... "Excellent idea having dedicated bike and walking lanes." "Vehicular transportation has not changed much in the last 40 years, but walking, cycling and public transportation has been on the rise. Pickering as a city should adapt." c "Walking on pathways now can be dangerous." "Cycling and pedestrian paths separated from automobile roads provide a more pleasant, healthy and potentially more direct route than sidewalks, and should be implemented where possible in Pickering." "More designated biking paths, and do not aHow them to get eroded by housing developments." • "Healthier communities, as people want to go out and exercise, its not a chore." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 -.j 84.5% disliked or strongly disliked this image • What you told us ... "I suppose industrial areas are needed, but it's not exactly welcoming looking." "Too much road and pavement." "Industry is good for jobs as long as the environmental footprint/impact is not great. Could also make an attempt at making the area look at little less dingy." "Commercial buildings need to address the street. The community requires t hat these be successfully integrated into the community for services and employment." The area pictured is an industrial one, grey and somewhat barren, which may not make for an attractive streetscape, but represents the economic backbone and jobs which are higher paying that most service industry positions in the modern day." "Roads/infrastructure improvements required to keep up." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 -.J N 77.5% disliked or strongly disliked this image • What you told us ... "This is a result of not doing it well." "Intersections of major streets should stand as suitably important destinations in their own righ t by featuring architecture to that effect." "The apartment tower to the rear of the photo is an ultra high density "tower in the park" design, which is in general one which produces poor-quality urban realm and quality of life ." "No architectural continuity. Sparse appearance." "Cold, looks like a place I'd be afraid to walk at night." [ "Too much concrete" "Poor use of space." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 __, (..o.) 72.4% disliked or strongly disliked t his image • What you told us ... "Aesthetically unappealing." "This picture is not welcoming. Cars appear the only option for getting around." " ... single-storey development with no facade on the pedestrian entrance is unattractive and impractical." "I would prefer t hat the streetscape be improved by plants and that buildings li ke t his be required to incorporate at least another storey of offices or apartments." "This is not an inviting place to walk/shop." "This image contains a wide, automobile-focused road, with very narrow sidewalks, along with a drug store that fronts onto what is li kely a parking lot to the right of the photographer, with a solid concrete wall facing the street and the public realm. Together, these combine for a suburban-feeling and less-than-walkable community." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 -..1 ~ 71.2% disliked or strongly disliked this image • What you told us ... "The parking lot is the focus here. There is a large space that could be used better." [ "We do need parking but could it not look any better though." "This sharp contrast in densities promotes automobile use, hinders walkability, and makes for low~r-quality urban realm than could be achieved with mid-rise, mixed-use communities." "More accessible housing is necessary in Pickering and appropriate parking underground as possible so as not to use green space that can be developed for parks and recreational activities." "Redevelopment with underground parking .is better, above-ground should be parkland, retail, other uses ... " "Parking should be multi-level to reduce commercial footprint." South Pickering lntensiffcation Study -Phase 1 ....... (.11 64.9% disliked or strongly disliked t his image • What you told us ... "Too big and too high -maximum height should be 7 storeys." "Resist the suburban buildi ng si t e plan layout and adap t an urban street edge." "Need more apart ments ... but they don't have to look ugly." '~Not everyone wants or needs a h_ouse . Condos offer a good alternative, and let an aging populat ion stay in t he area." c "Very much support high density housing, but there are more aesthet ically pleasing means to this end." "Provide t he density in smaller floor plates with taller buildings." "Too many units and t oo high ... not pleasing to the eye." South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 I 76 (I) Vl co ..r:. 0... ....., ....., ...... 00 Vl • ® 1 1 At the conclusion of the survey, participants were asked their age and the length of time that they have been a City resident. Although this was not a mandatory question, the results generally reflect the community's current demographics with respect to age and length of residency. ow old are you? 160 140 100 How long have you lived in Pickering? ~ 120 Vl ~ 80 Q) Q) "'0 100 c 0 0.. 80 1/) ~ 60 '+-0 40 * 20 0 --,llllllllll, <-<-<-< -=~-"~-~-~· 0-18 19-25 26-38 39-55 56-65 66-75 75+ Age South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 "'0 c 60 0 0. Vl ~ 40 '+-0 =l::l:: 20 0 esc., '$..~ ~0 ""-~e'?f ov, "Vv..:; "<::> "'0 lo ~ ,<::> "'0 "'0 "" v "'0 "'" ~ ~ i.~~ .&e; ~"' ·~ ·~~ ·4."' ~ ~o"- -.... <.C What we learned From our Phase 1 consultations, we learned that: • All 8 topic areas (diversity, countryside, housing, parks & open space, shopping & services, transportation, urban design, and employment) need to be considered in developing a vision for South Pickering. • High-order architectural design, with an emphasis on pedestrian orient~tion and human scale is desired. • Intensification opportunities should be focused toward key corridors and nodes, and in particular Kingston Road, while maintaining and preserving the character of established neighbourhoods. • Improved infrastructure, parks and open space are necessary to support future growth and development. • Given the high level of interest and participation in Phase 1, consultation and community engagement, through a variety of forms, should continue throughout future phases of the study. South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 00 0 The aim of Phase 2 of the South Pickering Intensification Study is to develop a new vision and strategy for the intensification of Kingston Road. Through Phase 2 of the study, staff's efforts will focus on: 11 Creating a collaborative, working partnership with individual landowners along the Kingston Road Corridor, and an open, engaging relationship with the abutting community. 11 Developing a new vision and strategy for the intensification of the Kingston Road Corridor, integrating the development interests of landowners along the corridor, while being sensitive to adjacent neighbourhoods. 11 Developing conceptual strategies, illustrating built forms, streetscapes and land use patterns that exhibit high quality urban design and contribute to placemaking. 11 Preparing draft site concepts and design guidelines, and identifying key standards to be included in the zoning by-law for the corridor. South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 00 Contact Us If you have any questions or comments related to the South Pickering Intensification Study, please contact: Deborah Wylie Principal Planner, Policy 905.420.4617 ext. 2195 dwylie@pickering.ca South Pickering Intensification Study -Phase 1 Jeff Brooks Manager, Policy & Geomatics 905.420.4617 ext. 2130 jbrooks®pickering.ca 82 Appendix II to Report PLN 04-16 South Pickering Intensification Study Background Report-Pickering Official Plan Evaluation February 2016 South Pickering Intensification Study Background Report-Pickering Official Plan Evaluation February 2016 1. Overview The City is in the final stage of completing its Growth Plan Strategy which examines growth and development opportunities within the City's urban systems. Past efforts concentrated on intensification opportunities in the City Centre. The next stage focuses on intensification opportunities in the South Pickering urban area, outside the City Centre (see South Pickering Study Area Map, Attachment A). To ensure that the Strategy meets the objectives of the Province and the Region, this report examines how well the Pickering Official Plan has performed, in terms of: • the continued validity of the plan's policy framework, in relation to the Provincial Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan • the ability of the plan to accommodate the population and growth forecasted by the Region 2. Background The responsibility for long-term planning in Ontario is shared between the Province and municipalities. The framework for planning is set out through the Planning Act, the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement, and a hierarchy of provincial and municipal plans. Provincial Growth Plan Durham Regional Official Plan Pickering Official Plan Each of the plans must be read in concert. From an urban system perspective, the Provincial Growth Plan provides a broad vision and high level policy direction for growth and development. This broad vision and policy framework is further detailed through the Regional Official Plan, which in turn is further detailed in the Pickering Official Plan. Where new growth and development is proposed, such development must conform to all three plans. Provincial Growth Plan In 2006, the Province introduced the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, to identify where and how growth should occur. The Growth Plan provides a vision for building stronger, more prosperous communities, with the aim of: • sustaining a robust economy • building complete and strong communities that use land, resources and existing infrastructure efficiently, with amenities and community infrastructure to support a good quality of life • promoting a healthy environment and a culture of conservation 1 83 84 The Growth Plan establishes a set of policies to guide decisions on a range of matters including: land-use planning; urban form; housing; transportation and infrastructure planning; natural heritage and resource protection. Durham Regional Official Plan To address the Provincial Growth Plan, the Region initiated the "Growing Durham" study in 2007. This study provided a comprehensive analysis of the demographic, policy, environmental and general infrastructure implications of growth within the Region. The analyses formed the basis for the development of alternative growth scenarios and a recommended preferred solution for Durham. The recommended growth scenario formed the basis for Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) 128, which was adopted by Regional Council on June 3, 2009, and approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in December 2012. ROPA 128 establishes the Region's vision for growth to 2031, creating healthy, complete, and sustainable communities. The Amendment provides a policy framework for allocating population and employment forecasts, meeting density targets, and identifying urban land needs. Pickering Official Plan Following the adoption of ROPA 128 by Regional Council In 2009, the City initiated a Growth Strategy Program to implement the objectives of the Provincial Growth Plan and Durham Regional Official Plan within the South Pickering urban area. The South Pickering urban area is bounded by the C.P. (Belleville) rail line to the north, Lake Ontario to the south, the Town of Ajax to the east and the City of Toronto to the west. The City's program is being conducted in two stages. The first stage of the Growth Strategy Program concentrated on the Urban Growth Centre (City Centre) in the heart of the South Pickering urban area. On March 4, 2015, the Ontario Municipal Board approved Amendment 26 for the City Centre. Amendment 26 added new policies and changed existing policies to the Pickering Official Plan to create a framework for the redevelopment and intensification of the City Centre and identified the required infrastructure improvements and transportation connections within and from the City Centre in support of anticipated population and employment growth. The next stage of the Growth Strategy Program focuses on intensification of the remaining lands in the South Pickering urban area. 3. The Policy Framework of the Pickering Official Plan The Pickering Official Plan lays a "foundation" for building a good community. As a foundation, the plan provides a vision of the City, identifies how the vision can be reached, and provides a holistic view of Pickering, acknowledging that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The plan is built on three distinct, yet interrelated systems: an ecological system, an urban system and a rural system. 2 The Growth Strategy Program focuses on the City's urban system, and in particular the South Pickering urban area. The Official Plan provides a policy framework for growth and intensification within the City's urban systems, based on the following key principles, which: • encourage a variety of uses in close proximity to one another through a well-designed, compact urban form o make efficient use of infrastructure, land and services, and facilitate local economic and social interactions between people • increase overall the number and variety of housing, employment, educational, cultural, recreational, and other opportunities and experiences within the urban area • direct new residents, jobs and activities to areas where adequate amenities, services and facilities either exist or will be provided o encourage the integration of people of varied backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles into the urban system • encourage alternatives to the private automobile for moving around and through the urban area • improve the physical design of neighbourhoods, streets and the public realm, making them safer, more attractive, more comfortable, more human in scale, and more respectful of cultural and natural heritage These key principles were entrenched in the City's Official Plan prior to the implementation of the Provincial Growth Plan and the adoption of ROPA 128. In support of these key principles, the plan designates a balance of Mixed-Use Areas (nodes and corridors) and Urban Residential Areas, interlaced with Employment Areas and an Open Space System. The intent of the plan is to provide a wide variety of opportunities to live, work and play, while recognizing that "neighbourhoods are the backbone of the urban system". While the City will continue to grow, such intensification opportunities must "endeavor to maintain the different identities and character of its neighbourhoods as they evolve over time". To better understand whether the policy framework within the plan is still valid, a review was undertaken to determine policy deficiencies and gaps. This review included a comparison of how the City's Official Plan policies correspond to key directions of: • the Provincial Growth Plan Requirements (see Table 1, Attachment B) • the Regional Official Plan Requirements (see Table 2, Attachment C) The review revealed that only minor policy refinements are necessary to: incorporate population targets to 2031; adjust minimum density and floor space index targets to ensure appropriate intensification; and, housekeeping amendments to address new terms and definitions. However, there will be a need to update supporting design guidelines and zoning provisions to identify the type and scale of development required for intensification areas outside of the City Centre. 4. Accommodating Future Growth in South Pickering The Provincial Growth Plan establishes population targets for each of the upper and single tier municipalities within the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Within Durham, these targets are further distributed to each of the lower tier municipalities, through the policies and provisions of the Regional Official Plan. 3 85 86 To address conformity to the Provincial Growth Plan the Region completed the Growing Durham Study and adopted ROPA 128, which incorporated population targets for the City. Through the Growing Durham Study it was concluded that South Pickering should accommodate 120,000 persons by 2031. On a regular basis, the City undertakes a Detailed 20 Year Population Forecast to monitor and assess the rate of residential growth in the City. The forecast is based on an assessment of current growth rates and the implementation of known development applications or proposals. Based on past growth trends, the most recent Detailed 20 Year Population Forecast indicates that the South Pickering urban area will grow from 85,737 to 99,494 persons by 2031. However, this recent forecast did not allocate all of the potential development proposals within the 2031 time horizon.· An additional 5,094 potential units or 14,263 persons were not allocated, which would increase the total potential 2031 population for South Pickering to 116,861 persons, as illustrated in Table 3. While the City recently adopted Amendment 26, which significantly increased potential growth and intensification within the City Centre, the City's most recent forecast now includes potential growth and redevelopment of several key sites: • along the Kingston Road corridor • within the Specialty Retail Node at Brock Road south of Kingston Road • within the Community Nodes located at Whites Road and Strouds Lane • within the Community Node located at Brock Road and Dellbrook Avenue Future intensification in these locations is consistent with the City's Official Plan which "promotes Kingston Road as the City's mainstreet", and acknowledges that outside of the City Centre, Specialty Retail Nodes, Community Nodes and Mixed Corridors are to be developed at higher densities. As a result, the potential 2031 population identified in the City's most recent Detailed 20 Year Population Forecast, is within 3.3 percent of the Region's population target of 120,000 persons in 2031 as illustrated in Table 3. The Detailed 20 Year Population Forecast is posted on the City's website. Table 3 -Comparison of Growing Durham Targets and the City of Pickering Detailed 20 Year Population Forecast for South Pickering Trend Trend plus further Growing Durham Year intensification Units Population Units Population Units Population 2015 29,104 85,712 29,104 85,712 29,104 85,712 2031 36,642 99,494 41,736 116,861 43,177 120,896 5. Recent Growth Trends Prior to 2006, the predominant form of residential development was single and semi-dwellings, leaning toward the lower end of the density range. However, over the past ten years, the City has received a number of development applications that push toward the top end or have exceeded the density ranges of the City's Official Plan, as illustrated in Table 4. 4 Table 4-Residential Density of Recent Development Applications Year of Applicant & Site Address Official Plan Approved/Proposed Application Density Range Density Canadian Natural Power Inc. A maximum 55 units per net 19-0ct-06 526 Kingston Road residential density of hectare 55 units per hectare S. R. & R. Bay Ridges Ltd. Density range of over 120 units per net Part of Block Y Plan 16 30 and up to and hectare The subject lands are located including 140 3-Nov-08 at the southeast corner of the dwelling units per intersection of Bayly Street hectare for and St. Martins Drive development within a Mixed Use Area - Mixed Corridors Area S. R. & R .. Bay Ridges Ltd. Density range of over Official Plan and S. R. & R. Bay Ridges 30 units up to and Amendment (Plaza II) Ltd. including 140 units approved to increase 2-Mar-09 The subject lands are located per net hectare density to 225 units at the southeast corner of the per hectare intersection of Bayly Street and St. Martins Drive Mattamy (Brock Road) Density range of over 84 units per hectare Limited 30 units up to and Part Lots 17 & 18, including 140 units Concession 3 -the subject per net hectare 5-Dec-11 lands are located on the east side of Brock Road, north of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, in the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Cambridge Centre Village Inc. Density range of over Official Plan 1473, 1475 & 1485 Whites 30 units up to and Amendment Road including 140 units approved to increase 4-Sep-12 Pine Ridge Tower Limited per net hectare density to 228 units (formerly Cambridge Centre per net hectare Village Inc.) Averton (Block Three) Ltd. Density range of over 140 units per net Beaverbrook (Block Two) Ltd. 30 units up to and hectare 13-Jan-14 Beaverbrook (Brock) Ltd. including 140 units 2725, 2705 and 2695 Brock per net hectare Road Grand Communities 55 units per net 46 units per net 2-Mar-15 (Pickering) Corporation hectare hectare 356 & 364 Kingston Road Duffin's Point Inc. Density range of over 130 units per net 14-Sep-15 2460 and 24 70 Brock Road 30 units up to and hectare including 140 units per net hectare 5 87 88 This growth trend appears to be continuing, particularly in the mixed corridors, with townhouses and apartments replacing single and semi-detached dwellings as the preferred residential form. It is anticipated that this trend will continue as South Pickering matures, enabling higher levels of intensification within the corridors, and an increase in population, meeting the Region's target. 6. Conclusion The framework of the Pickering Official Plan remains relevant. Given recent growth trends, the Pickering Official Plan can accommodate the population and growth forecasted by the Region within the 2031 timeframe. Although only minor policy changes to the Pickering Official Plan are required to meet the objectives of the Provincial Growth Plan and the Regional Official Plan, further work is necessary to ensure land is "development ready" for future growth and intensification. Given the significance of Kingston Road as the City's mainstreet, and the recent addition of Bus Rapid Transit, the Kingston Road Corridor is the priority location to focus resources on enabling appropriate intensification. While the Official Plan policies for the Corridor are generally appropriate, the City's design guidelines and zoning for the Corridor will need to be updated to ensure the appropriate scale and form of development can be achieved. Attachments A B c South Pickering Study Area Map Table 1 -Provincial Growth Plan Requirements Table 2 -Regional Official Plan Requirements 6 u. 0 ~ 4 u. 0 ~ 0 { r FINCHAVENU Appendix II -Attachment A South Pickering Study Area Map r 1 r l I I ( \ l 'Study A~ea t I \ Lake Ontario \ ( ! \ I l 1 I ) ~ 0 a:: !!<: u 0 a:: CD - I .,J 89 90 Appendix II -Attachment 8 to Report PLN 04-16 Table 1 -Provincial Growth Plan Requirements c.o Table 1 -Provincial Growth Plan Requirements mumcipalities will develop and implement through their official plans and other supporting documents, a strategy and policies to phase in and achieve intensification and the intensification target. This strategy and policies will - a. be based on the growth forecasts contained in Schedule 3, as Growth Plan objective met. Area municipal targets were allocated to lower-tier municipalities in accordance with policy allocated by the Region through Amendment 128 to the 5.4.2.2 Regional Official Plan. b. encourage intensification generally throughout the built-up area jGrowth Plan objective met. The City's Official Plan offers targets for infill, intensification and redevelopment throughout the South Pickering Urban Area (6.5). c. identify intensification areas to support achievement of the intensification target d. incorporate the built boundary delineated in accordance with Policy 2.2.3.5 e. recognize urban growth centres, intensification corridors and major transit station areas as a key focus for development to accommodate intensification Page 1 Growth Plan objective met. The City's Official Plan offers targets for infill, intensification and redevelopment throughout the South Pickering Urban Area (6.5). Growth Plan objective met. Built boundary has been delineated in the Regional Official Plan through Amendment 128 to the Regional Official Plan. Growth Plan objective met. In recognition of the City Centre as an urban growth centre, Amendment 26 to the Pickering Official Plan was approved. The Pickering GO Station, which is a major transit station area is located within the City Centre. Mixed corridors have been identified in the Pickering Official Plan along Kingston Road, Brock Road, Bayly Street, Finch Avenue, and Whites Road. These locations offer opportunities for future intensification. (0 N f. facilitate and promote intensification g. identify the appropriate type and scale of development in intensification areas h. include density targets for urban growth centres where applicable, and minimum density targets for other intensification areas consistent with the planned transit service levels, and any transit-supportive land-use guidelines established by the Government of Ontario i. plan for a range and mix of housing, taking into account affordable housing needs Growth Plan objective met. The City's Official Plan offers targets for infill, intensification and redevelopment throughout the South Pickering Urban Area (6.5) Growth Plan objective met. The City's Official Plan identifies an array of development opportunities, in both type and scale. Growth Plan objective met. The City's Official Plan offers a range of targets for low medium and high density development (table 1 0). Growth Plan objective met. The City's Official Plan contains polcies promoting a range of housing (2.7, 3.9 and 6.1 ), affordable and special needs housing po,licies (6.4 ), and policies addressing housing mix and supply (6.3). j. encourage the creation of secondary suites throughout the built-~ Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan up area. refers to accessory apartments as opposed to secondary suites. 2.2.3.7 All intensification areas will be planned and designed to- a. cumulatively attract a significant portion of population and employment growth b. provide a diverse and compatible mix of land uses, including residential and employment uses, to support vibrant neighbourhoods Page 2 Population targets in table 1 need to be adjusted to reflect 2031 timeframe. Employment forecasts will be undertaken through a separate exercise. Growth Plan objective met. Schedule 1 -land use structure of the City's Official Plan illustrates a diverse and compatible mix of land uses. (0 w c. provide high quality public open spaces with site design and urban design standards that create attractive and vibrant places d. support transit, walking and cycling for everyday activities e. generally achieve higher densities than the surrounding areas Growth Plan objective met . The City's Official Plan contains policies for community design in Chapter 9 and for detailed design consideration in Chapter 13, including provisions for the design of public spaces and community image. Amendment 26 also introduced policies for design in the City Centre in Chapter 11 . Growth Plan objective met. The City's Official Plan contains policies in Chapter 4 which support transit, walking and cycling for everyday activities. Growth Plan objective met. The City's Official Plan contains density targets for nodes and corridors (Table 6), which are the primary location for intensification. f. achieve an appropriate transition of built form to adjacent areas.jGrowth Plan objective generally met. The City's Official Plan contains FSI targets for nodes and corridors (table 6), which help to ensure an appropriate transition of built form. However, further policy refinements to be investigated in relation to City's built form and FSI targets in nodes and corridors, and in particular the Kingston Road corridor. Page 3 94 Appendix II -Attachment C to Report PLN 04-16 Table 2-Durham Regional Official Plan Requirements c.o CJ1 Table 2 -Durham Regional Official Plan Requirements Economic Development 3.3.8 To achieve greater diversification of the Reg1on·s econom1c base, Regional Council shall in cooperation with area municipal Councils: a) prepare and implement Tourist Development Strategies in cooperation with the industry b) promote Urban Growth Centres, Regional Centres and Corridors as attractive locations for major offices c) support and promote the rejuvenation, redevelopment and renewal of Urban Growth Centres, Regional Centres and Corridors, regeneration areas and brownfield sites Page 1 Regional Plan objective met. The City works with Durham Tourism to promote opportunities within Pickering. Recently the City completed a Cultural Strategic Plan for the City, which recommends promoting the City's various cultural resources. Regional Plan objective met.The Pickering Official Plan designates a hierarchy of nodes (centres) and corridors which provides for a mix of uses including offices (table 5). Amendment 26 to the plan specifically addresses the Downtown Pickering Growth Centre (City Centre). Regional Plan objective met. Amendment 26 addresses the redevelopment of the Downtown Pickering Growth Centre (City Centre). The purpose of Amendment 26 was to add new policies and change existing policies to the Pickering Official Plan to create a framework for the redevelopment and intensification of the City Centre and to identify required infrastructure improvements and transportation connections within and from the City Centre in support of anticipated population and employment growth. t.O en d) promote the beautification of development along major transportation corridors, in particular, the redevelopment and intensification of existing Employment Area~ abutting Highway 401 e) ensure the provision of housin!~ with a variety of types, sizes and tenure in Urban Areas, to meet the needs of a diversified labour force f) participate in joint efforts with the Region's educational institutions, such as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Durham College, Boards of Education and with the business community to provide programs designed to train and retrain the Region's labour force g) encourage and support job opportunities in the agricultural sector for future generations 3.3.11 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, Councils of the area municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of policies and designations to implement the intent of this Plan and the provisions of this Section, particularly Policy 3.3.8. Page 2 Regional Plan objective met. Beautification is achieved through good urban design. The Pickering Official Plan contains Community Design policies (chapter 9) and Detailed Design Considerations (chapter 13). In addition, future intensification and redevelopment along the Highway 401 corridor in the City Centre, will be guided by the policies of Amendment 26 and the City Centre Urban Design Guidelines. Regional Plan objective met. The City's Official Plan contains polcies promoting a range of housing (2.7, 3.9 and 6.1 ), affordable and special needs housing policies (6.4), and policies addressing housing mix and supply Regional Plan objective met. In 2012, Durham College opened the Pickering Learing Site. Additionally, Section 2.14c iii. of the Pickering Official Plan addresses the adoption of appropriate measures, incentives and controls to ensure the community reserves lands for a future university and/or Durham College campus if such lands not already identified elsewhere in the City. Regional Plan objective met. Ongoing objective of the Economic Development section of City Development. Regional Plan objective met. See response to section 3.3.8 above. 1.0 -.J preparation of area municipal official plans, Cou the area municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of policies and designations to implement the intent of the Plan and the provisions of this Section and the following: a) policies and implementation procedures required to meet the objectives of the Provincial Policy Statement and this Plan, particularly with respect to housing types, density, intensification and affordability b) policies for higher density, mixed use development in Regional and locals Centres and Corridors c) maximum unit sizes Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan addressses housing mix and supply (6.3), intensification, infilling and redevelopment (6.5), affordability (6.4 ), and density (Tables 6 and 1 0). Regional Plan objective met, but may require refinement to meet growth objectives. The plan includes density provisions for nodes and corridors within the City (Table 6). However, the minimum density range may require refinement once a design exercise is undertaken for development opportunities in strategic locations in South Pickering urban area. Unit sizes are prescribed through zoning. d) policies to permit the conversion of single detached dwellings 'Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan into multiple units in Urban Areas has provisions for accessory apartments (6.4 e) e) policies to preserve, improve, rehabilitate or redevelop older residential areas, which are in keeping with the cultural heritage resource policies of this Plan and the respective area municipal official plans Page 3 Regional Plan objective met. This matter is addressed in the Cultural Heritage section of the official plan and in particular through the cultural heritage obejctives (8.2). Additionally, the Pickering Official Plan contains policies addessing community improvement areas (15.32). (0 co f) policies which permit, subject to appropriate criteria and conditions, granny flats/garden suites as a temporary use through mechanisms such as temporary use by-laws and/or site plan control. However, within the Oak Ridges Moraine, granny flats/garden suites are only permitted in the Uxbridge Urban Area and in hamlets as designated on Schedule 'A'-Regional Regional Structure 7.3.9 Urban Areas shall be planned to achieve the management objectives on a Region-wide basis: a) by 2015, and each year thereafter, accommodate a minimum 40 percent of all residential development occurring annually through intensification within built-up areas in accordance with Schedule 'E'-Table 'E9' Page 4 Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan has provisions for garden suites (6.4 e). Regional Plan policy addressed through the Region of Durham's growth exercise, and the collective implementation of the target by the area municipalities. This is a region-wide objective/target. The City of Pickering has been restricted in its growth to primarily intensification within its built up urban boundary. However, the focus will shift in Pickering as the development of the Seaton urban area moves forward. In 2015, approximately 96 percent of the City's growth occured in the bui c.c c.c b) develop greenfield areas with an overall gross density of 50 residents and jobs combined per hectare. The Region will work with its area municipalities through their area municipal official plan conformity exercises to develop area specific targets for Living Areas and Employment Areas that together and Region- wide achieve the minimum overall gross density of 50 residents and jobs combined per hectare. The Region may include these area specific targets through a future amendment(s) to this Plan c) accommodate a minimum 50 percent of all forecast employment in designated Employment Areas. 7 .3.12 The Region may consider amendments to an area municipal official plan to designate a supply of land for development up to the time frame of this Plan, including expansion to urban area boundaries, provided that the amendment: Regional Plan objective met. The Seaton urban area is addressed through the approval of Amendment 22, which aims toward this gross density objective. Future study required. The South Pickering Intensification Study is focussed on residential requirements. Designated employment lands and employment forecasts will be addressed through a separate study. Regional Plan objective met. Amendment 22 (Seaton) has been approved and was undertaken as part of the City's Official Plan review. Further expansion to the Pickering Urban Area will only be contemplated once the . . . ongoing Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed a) 1s only undertaken as part of a comprehensive rev1ew of the PI d t h b 1 t d d t . . . . an up a es ave een comp e e an an assessmen area mumclpal official plan of the rate of growth in Seaton has been undertaken, in b) is supported by an analysis which evaluates and demonstrates accordance with section 7.3.11 p of the Regional Official the need for designating the additional lands, which shall address Plan. how the area municipality is achieving or plans to achieve, the growth management objectives of Policy 7.3.9 c) recognizes phasing of development in accordance with the Region's 20-year servicing plan Page 5 0 0 d) includes a phasing strategy for the urban area through secondary plans in greenfield areas and an intensification strategy in built-up areas e) is supported by an analysis evaluating how the forecasts and policies of both the area municipal official plan and· this Plan will be achieved, particularly those matters outlined in Policy 7.3.11 including housing unit allocation f) takes into consideration the implementation of a watershed plan. The area municipality shall consult with the Region and appropriate Conservation Authority to determine if any updates are required to an existing watershed plan g) ensures that where possible, expansions to urban area boundaries are contiguous to an existing urban area and do not extend beyond the Urban Area boundary included on Sc.hedule 'A' -Regional Structure to this Plan h) takes into consideration the extent of existing Major Open Space designations in accordance with Policy 15.4 and the relevant policies of Section 2 to determine the extent of lands that may be considered for development and be designated 7.3.17 Area municipal intensification strategies shall be based on the following: a) the growth management objectives ofPolicy 7.3.9 Page 6 Regional Plan objective met. See response to section 7.3.9 of the Regional Official Plan above. 0 b) intensification in appropriate locations throughout the built-up area c) the identification of intensification areas d) the recognition of Urban Growth Centres, Regional and Local Centres, Corridors, Waterfront Places and Transportation Hubs and Commuter Stations as the key focus for intensification Page 7 Reegional Plan objective met. Intensification areas were identified through the 2010 Growth Strategy Program. Through the South Pickering Intensification Study zoning and design guidelines will be developed. Reegional Plan objective met. Intensification areas were identified through the 2010 Growth Strategy Program, which correspond to the mixed use areas designated within the plan. Regional Plan objective met. Amendment 26 addressed the Downtown Pickering Growth Centre. Regional and Local Centres and Corridors are identified within the Official Plan (nodes and corridors). The GO station is reflected on the City's Official Plan transportation schedule. A Marina Areas designation is identified in the location of the waterfront place at Frenchmans Bay. In addtion, the Bay Ridges Neigbourhood Map identifies a historic village and lands for which council has adopted development guidelines. 0 N e) the identification of the appropriate scale of development in intensification areas Policy to be further investigated in relation to City's nodes and cooridors, and in particular the Kingston Road corridor. Intensification opportunities are predominantly located in the City's nodes and corridors. Table 5 provides a description of permitted uses and the scale and intensity of development. The plan also includes density and FSI provisions for nodes and corridors within the City (Table 6). Through the next phase of the South Pickering Intensification Study, the design exercise may lead to changes to lower limit of the density range and the FSI provisions. f) the provision of a range and mix of housing, taking into account I Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan affordable housing needs addressses housing mix and supply (6.3) and affordability (6.4 ). g) the permission of secondary suites h) the provision of a diverse and compatible mix of land uses, to support vibrant neighbourhoods, providing high quality public open spaces with site design and urban design standards that create attractive and vibrant places, support transit, walking and cycling and achieve an appropriate transition to adjacent areas Page 8 Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan refers to accessory apartments as opposed to secondary suites. Regional Plan objective met. The Community Design chapter (chapter 9) and Detailed Design Considerations chapter (chapter 13) of the Pickering Official Plan is consistent with this Regional Plan provision. In additon, the Pickering Official Plan is complemented by a series of compendium documents and urban design guidelines which support these objectives. 0 w Despite the intensification objectives herein, new or intensified development shall only be permitted in accordance with approved Floodplain Special Policy Area provisions in an area municipal official plan. 7.3.15 Secondary plan areas shall be substantially developed to their planned capacity (i.e. generally 75 percent of the residential land area which is available for development) prior to the approval of development in adjacent secondary plan areas that are prepared in accordance with Policy 7.3.14. 7.3.18 Area municipal official plans shall contain detailed phasing policies taking into consideration Policy 7.3.15 and in consultation with the Region, set out short-term implementation strategies to provide for adequate land, infrastructure and public facilities. over a minimum of 5 years, which encourage maximum utilization of existing infrastructure and development and redevelopment opportunities, prior to permitting development in greenfield areas of planned and developed with regard for principles of adaptability over time, sustainable development, harmony with nature and diversity and integration of structures and functions. In addition, the planning and development of Urban Areas shall be based on the following principles: Page 9 Regional Plan objective met. Flood plain special policy areas are addressed in section 10.20 of the Pickering Official Plan. Regional Plan objective met. Section 11.72, 11.73 and 11.74 of the Pickering Official Plan outline the preparation and implementation of neighbourhood plans and their associated phasing for Seaton. Regional Plan objective met. Section 11. 72, 11.73 and 11.7 4 of the Pickering Official Plan outline the preparation and implementation of neighbourhood plans and their associated phasing for Seaton. 0 .l:=o. a) a more compact urban form which promotes transit-supportive Urban Areas and accommodates the population and employment forecasts in Policy 7.3.3 b) a mixture of uses in appropriate locations, with particular consideration given to Centres and Corridors c) intensification, with particular regard to Policies 4.3.2, 7.3.9 and 88.2.4 d) d) good urban design principles e) increased public transit usage Page 10 Population targets in the Plan need to be updated. The Pickering Official Plan includes provisions which ensure transportation, land use and community design plans and actions complement each other (4.3). The targets provided in Table 1 need to be updated and extended to 2031 . Policy to be further investigated in relation to City's nodes and cooridors, and in particular the Kingston Road corridor. Intensification opportunities are predominantly located in the City's nodes and corridors. Table 5 provides a description of permitted uses and the scale and intensity of development. The plan also includes density and FSI provisions for nodes and corridors within the City (Table 6). Through the next phase of the South Pickering Intensification Study, the design exercise may lead to changes to lower limit of the density range and the FSI provisions. Regional Plan objective met. See response to Regional Plan policy 7.3.9 and 88.2.4 d). Regional Plan objective met. The Urb.an System section of the Pickering Official Plan, the urban goals (2.6) and urban system policy (2.7) address good urban design. Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan contains provisions on integrated transportation systems (4.4) and transit (4.6). 0 t.r1 f) linkages for pedestrians and cyclists which link communities internally and externally and to the public transit system; g) a grid system of arterial roads, and collector roads, where necessary, to provide for a transit-supportive road pattern while recognizing environmental constraints 8.3.1 0 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, Councils of the area municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of: a) policies and designations to implement the intent of this Plan and the provisions of this Section, and particularly Policy 8.2.1 b) a variety of mixed uses and intensification Page 11 Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan contains provisions for sidewalks, walkways, trails and bikeways (4.7) and priority pedestrian and cyclist connections (4.9). Regional Plan objective met. The plan contains provisions for integrating transportation systems (4.4.) and optimizing the use of infrastructure (4.5) Regional Plan objective met. Designations for Pickering's urban system are in place to address Living Areas, Employment Areas, Major Open Space Areas, Freeways and Major Utilities and Transportation Systems. Policies have been developed to address in particular policy 8.2.1 of the Regional Official Plan -see response above. Regional Plan objective met. Intensification opportunities are predominantly located in the City's nodes and corridors. Table 5 provides a description of permitted uses and the mix, scale and intensity of development. The plan also includes density and FSI provisions for nodes and corridors within the City (Table 6). 0 en c) urban design guidelines and solutions d) policies to promote transit-supportive development forms and patterns Centres, Corridors and Waterfront Places 4 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, the area municipalities shall include the following: a) policies and designations to implement the intent of this Plan and provisions of this Section, particularly Policies 7.3.9, 8A.1.2, 8A.1.5 and 8A.2.12; Page 12 Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan contains provisions for Community Design (chapter 9) and Detailed Design Considerations (chapter 13) and is complemented by a series of compendium documents and urban design guidelines which support these objectives. Regional Plan objective met. The principles associated with transit supportive development are captured within the Community Design chapter (chapter 9 and in particular 9.2 d) and the Detailed Design section (chapter 13) of the Pickering Official Plan . Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan contains policies and designations addressing Mixed Use as (3.6, tables 4-6, and Schedule 1 Land Use Structure). 0 -.J b) boundaries, as well as land use designations, of all Centres and Waterfront Places c) a network of walkways, civic squares and parks d) requirements for the preparation of traffic access studies e) policies to ensure the development of higher densities Page 13 Regional Plan objective met. Amendment 26 addressed the Downtown Pickering Growth Centre. Regional and Local Centres and Corridors are identified within the Official Plan (nodes and corridors). The GO station is reflected on theCity's Official Plan transportation schedule. A Marina Areas designation is identified in the location of the waterfront place at Frenchmans Bay. In addition, the Bay Ridges Neigbourhood Map identifies a historic village and lands for which council has adopted development guidelines. Regional Plan-objective met. The Pickering Official Plan contains several policies which address walkways, civic parks and parks including 4.7, 4.9, 9.2b, 9.2d, and 13.7. In additon, Amendment 26 and the associated guidelines identified a network of walkways, civic squares and parks for the City Centre. Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan contains policies for the rquirement of traffic studies. See sections 15.4, 15.5A, and 15.5B. Regional Plan objective met. The Pickering Official Plan includes density provisions for nodes and corridors within the City (Table 6). However, the minimum density range may require refinement once a design exercise is undertaken for development opportunities in strategic locations in South Pickering urban area. 0 00 f) transit nodes g) policies to ensure and guide higher density development in Urban Growth Centres, Regional and Local Centres, Regional and Local Corridors and Waterfront Places, while protecting the integrity of historic downtowns, where applicable h) policies to ensure that generally, new development along Corridors shall either front or flank the roadway. Reverse lotting along Corridors should only be permitted where other design solutions are not feasible. The approach for designating the extent or detailed delineation of corridors shall be determined by i) policies for the phasing of development in Centres, Corridors and Waterfront Places, to ensure the implementation of the higher density form and function targets of this Plan j) policies to encourage higher density uses permitted in accordance with Section SC, along Regional Corridors with an underlying Employment Areas designation 8A.2.15 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Plan to the contrary, area municipalities may recognize special purpose commercial areas and may include specific provisions in area municipal official plans and zoning by-laws to distinguish the function of these areas. Living Areas Page 14 Regional Plan objective met. Amendment 26 addresses the major transit station area (Pickering GO station) located in the City Centre. Regional Plan objective met. See table 6 and Chapter 8 related to Cultural Heritage Regional Plan objective met. Sections 13.5g, 13.1 Od, and 13.1 Of of the Pickering Official Plan address this matter. Regional Plan objective met. Section 3.6e of the Pickering Official Plan address this matter. Future study required. The South Pickering Intensification Study is focussed on residential requirements. Designated employment lands and employment forecasts will be addressed through a separate study. Regional Plan objective met. Special purpose commercial uses are included in land use Tables 5 and 9 of the Pickering Official Plan. 0 c.o 88.2.4 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, the area municipalities shall include the following: a) policies and designations to implement the intent of this Plan and provisions of this Section, particularly Policy 88.2.3 b) boundaries and land uses of communities within Living Areas, together with population, density and intensification policies/targets which implement the objectives of this Plan c) various housing in terms of density, range, tenure, and affordability within Urban Growth Centres, Regional and Local Centres and Living Areas in accordance with Section 4 d) designations and criteria for the intensification of various land uses Employment Areas Regional Plan objective met. See urban residential section of the plan, section 3.9 and tables 9 and 10. Regional Plan objective is generally met. The Pickering Official Plan includes provisions for boundares and designations (Schedule 1 Land Use Structure), population (table 1 ), density (table 1 0) and intensification policies and targets (section 6.5). However, as previously noted, the population forecast in Table 1 needs to be updated to reflect the 2031 horizon date. Regional Plan objective met. The plan encourages the production of an increased mixture of housing by type, size and tenure (2.7c, 3.9, 6.1 ). See chapter 6 which outlines the City's objective for housing. Regional objective met. The Pickering Official Plan contains criteria related to infill, intensification and redevelopment (6.5). 8C.2.18 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, the area Future study required. The South Pickering municipalities shall include the following: Intensification Study is focussed on residential . . . . . . . requirements. Designated employment lands and a) polrc1es and des1gnat1ons to Implement the mtent of th1s Plan 1 t f t .11 b dd d th h d · · fth· s t" rt· 1 1 p 1. . 8c 2 1 8C 2 2 emp oymen orecas s WI e a resse roug a an proVISIOnS 0 IS ec IOn, pa ICU ar y 0 ICieS . · , · · , . t t d separa e s u y. 8C.2.7, 8C.2.8, 8C.2.10, 8C.2.12, 8C.2.13 and 8C.2.15 Page 15 0 b) policies to achieve efficient and intensive use of Employment Areas c) criteria for the location of the various uses allowed in this designation d) urban design guidelines e) policies for the phasing of development on large parcels to ensure the implementation of the growth management objectives of this Plan f) policies for landscaping standards g) policies to encourage a range of parcel sizes, in particular large parcels, to provide opportunities for market choice Greenlands System 10A.2.13 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, Separate amendment underway. Open Space policies Councils of area municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of policies are being addressed through the City's Environment and to implement the intent of this Section, particularly Policies 1 OA.2.1, Counrtryside amendment (Amendment 27). 1 OA.2.6, 1 OA.2.8, 1 OA.2.9 and 1 OA.2.11. Transportation System .37 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, Councils of the area municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of policies and designations to implement the intention of this Plan and the provisions of this Section, particularly Policies 11.3.1, 11.3.3, 11.3.17, 11.3.18, 11.3.25, 11.3.34 and 11.3.35. Page 16 Future study required. Transportation matters will be addressed after the preparation of a Transportation Master Plan for the City. Appendix Ill to Report PLN 04-16 South Pickering Intensification Study-Phases 2 and 3 Vision and Strategy -Work Program 111 112 Preamble South Pickering Intensification Study Phase 2 and 3 Work Program In 1997, Council adopted Development Guidelines for the Kingston Road Corridor. The Guidelines complemented the Pickering Official Plan that was also approved in 1997. Other Development Guidelines have been approved for certain lands along the Corridor, such as in the Northeast Quadrant area, the Town Centre West area, and the Walnut Lane area. These Guidelines were generally more detailed than the Kingston Road Corridor Guidelines. The vision for Kingston Road, both in the Official Plan and in the Kingston Road Corridor Guidelines, is to transform Kingston Road, a Regional Type B arterial, into a "mainstreet" for the City. Development has occurred along the Corridor with varying degrees of success in achieving the City's design and land use objectives. It is appropriate that the former vision, and strategies to achieve the vision; including design guidelines and zoning, be reviewed and updated in light of stronger directions for intensification, complete communities, compact urban form, transit-oriented development, and the promotion of built form that is well-designed, encourages a sense of place, and provides for public spaces that are high quality, safe, accessible, attractive and vibrant. The lands to be reviewed along the Kingston Road Corridor are designated Mixed Use Areas -Mixed Corridors in the Pickering Official Plan, and exclude lands in the City Centre and in the flood prone areas to east of Brock 'Road (see South Pickering Intensification Study-Phase 2 Review Areas Map, Attachment A). The new vision and strategy for the intensification of the Kingston Road Corridor to 2031 and beyond, will • give due consideration to the development interests of the landowners along Kingston Road • be sensitive to the adjacent neighbourhood interests • have regard to the Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan requirements • meet the City's objectives for development that exhibits quality urban design and desirable elements that contribute to place-making Through this study, a collaborative, working partnership with individual landowners along the Kingston Road Corridor, and an open, engaging relationship ·with the abutting community members and other interested stakeholders will be established. Phase 2 of the South Pickering Intensification Study is expected to take approximately one year to complete and will require the assistance of external urban design consultants. 1 Phase 2 -Vision and Strategy Work Program Develop and implement a consultation program for landowners, adjacent communities, agencies, City staff and Council members, and other interested stakeholders • develop and implement a communication program addressing website, advertisements, newsletters and social media • review existing policies, guidelines, zoning for the Phase 2 Review Areas and the adjacent communities • review and characterize existing land uses, parcel fabric, built-form, urban design and streetscapes • prepare Baseline Conditions Report • undertake communication regarding Release Report • undertake consultation • analyze landowners', community, agency and other stakeholders interests against policy and guideline objectives • determine whether existing Precincts within the Kingston Road Corridor are still relevant, and identify new ones if required • develop Vision Options for the Precincts • identify other planning and development issues affecting development in the Corridor • identify preliminary strategies to achieve the options • prepare a Vision Options Report • undertake communication regarding Release of Report • undertake consultation • prepare Preferred Vision for each Precinct, including goals, principles, placemaking elements, preliminary streetscapes • prepare Guidelines for the Preferred Vision for each Precinct • develop new zoning provisions for the Preferred Vision for each Precinct • prepare Preferred Precinct Vision Report • undertake communication regarding Release of Report • undertake consultation • refine Visions and prepare Draft Updated Kingston Road Corridor Guidelines • refine zoning and prepare Draft zoning amendments • draft official plan policy amendments if required • prepare Draft Final Report • undertake communication regarding Release of Report • prepare display boards for Open House • prepare and deliver presentation at Planning & Development Committee 2 113 114 Phase 3 -Implementation Work Program • staff will prepare notices of Statutory Public Meeting, and circulate the documents in advance of a Statutory Public Meeting • · staff will hold Public Open House and Statutory Public Meeting • staff will meet with landowners, community and other stakeholders as required • staff will review comments and summarize staffs response • staff will consider whether consulting assistance is required to help address issues and comments • staff will summarize staffs response to comments • staff will finalize Guidelines, Zoning Amendment and Official Plan Amendment documents • staff will prepare Recommendation Report to Planning & Development Committee Attachment A South Pickering Intensification Study, Phase 2 Review Areas 3 Appendix Ill -Attachment A South Pickering Intensification Study, Phase 2 Review Areas ~ 0 0 o_ 0 ~ ..... 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