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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: February 21, 2017
Report Number: PSD -012-17 Resolution: 3 '
File Number: S -C-2017-0001, COPA 2017-0001
and ZBA2017-0001 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Applications by Lindvest Properties (Clarington) Limited to
develop a former school block as a 50 lot subdivision in
Newcastle
Recommendations:
That Report PSD -012-7 be received;
2. That the applications for proposed draft Plan of Subdivision, to amend the
Clarington Official Plan and amend Zoning By-law 84-63, submitted by Lindvest
Properties (Clarington) Limited for the development of a 50 lot subdivision continue
to be processed and that a subsequent report be prepared; and
3. That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -012-17 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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Report Overview
The Municipality is seeking the public's input on applications for a proposed draft plan of
subdivision, Clarington Official Plan amendment and rezoning, submitted by Lindvest
Properties (Clarington) Limited to permit a total of 50 single detached dwelling lots.
1. Application Details
1.1 Owner/Applicant: Lindvest Properties (Clarington) Limited.
1.2 Proposal: To develop a block previously designated and draft
approved for an elementary school together with 13 draft
approved single detached dwelling lots for a subdivision
containing a total of 50 single detached dwelling lots in
the Foster Neighbourhood.
1.3 Area:
1.4 Location:
1.5 Roll Number:
1.6 Within Built Boundary:
2. Background
3.05 hectares
90 Grady Drive, Newcastle
181703013016562
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2.1 On January 5, 2017, Lindvest Properties (Clarington) Limited submitted an application for
a proposed draft plan of subdivision, Clarington Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-
law amendment to develop a former public elementary school block together with 13
previously draft approved lots as a 50 lot subdivision for single detached dwellings.
2.2 On February 29, 2016, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board notified Lindvest
and the Municipality of its decision to waive their option to retain the subject site for the
development of a public elementary school.
2.3 A planning justification report, urban design brief and functional servicing report have
been submitted in support of the applications.
3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
3.1 The subject lands are currently vacant and have been used to stockpile excess soils on a
temporary basis. The lands were previously used for agriculture.
3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North - Draft approved plan of subdivision: Future detached dwelling development
South - Existing single detached dwellings
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East - Rickard Neighbourhood Park
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West - Draft approved plan of subdivision: Future detached dwelling development
Figure 1: Subject site and surrounding area
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4. Provincial Policy
4.1 Provincial Policy Statement
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The Provincial Policy Statement encourages planning authorities to create healthy, livable
and safe communities by accommodating an appropriate range and mix of residential,
employment, recreational and open space uses to meet long term needs. New
development shall occur adjacent to built-up areas, shall have compact form and a mix of
uses and densities that allow for the efficient use of land, infrastructure and public
services.
4.2 Provincial Growth Plan
The Provincial Growth Plan encourages Municipalities to manage growth by directing
population growth to settlement areas, such as the Newcastle Urban Area. Municipalities
are encouraged to create complete communities that offer a mix of land uses,
employment and housing options, high quality open space, and access to stores and
services.
4.3 The development allows for the efficient use of land, infrastructure and public services
and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Growth Plan. The
proposed development is part of a neighbourhood where various housing types are to be
accommodated as development progresses. Municipal water and sanitary sewers are
available at the site, transit routes are close by and a neighbourhood park is located on
Grady Drive immediately next to the site.
5. Official Plans
5.1 Durham Regional Official Plan
The Durham Region Official Plan designates the lands as Living Areas. Lands
designated as Living Area permit the development of communities incorporating the
widest possible variety of housing types, sizes and tenure to provide living
accommodations that address various socio-economic factors. The proposed
development conforms with the Living Area designation.
5.2 Clarington Official Plan
The Clarington Official Plan designates the lands as Urban Residential with a Public
Elementary School symbol. The Proposed subdivision falls within the Foster
Neighbourhood on lands where a housing density of 10 to 30 units per hectare is to be
accommodated. Grady Drive is a collector road with a right-of-way width of 23 metres.
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5.3 Clarington Official Plan as Amended by Amendment 107
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On November 1, 2016, Council adopted the Official Plan Amendment 107 to bring the
Clarington Official Plan into conformity with the Regional Official Plan and provincial
policies. The subject site remains designated Urban Residential however the public
elementary school symbol was removed. As Amendment 107 has not been approved by
the Region of Durham as of the writing of this report, the school symbol remains in place
and therefore a Clarington Official Plan amendment is needed in order for the
applications for proposed draft plan subdivision and rezoning to proceed. The
predominant form of housing for areas internal to neighbourhoods is to be single and
semi-detached dwellings with limited townhouses interspersed.
6. Zoning By-law
Zoning By-law 84-63 zones the subject lands Urban Residential Exception (R1-42), which
permits only a public school. A rezoning is required to implement the proposed plan of
subdivision.
7. Summary of Background Reports
7.1 Planning Justification Report
A Planning Justification Report prepared by D.G. Biddle and Associates was submitted in
support of the applications. Contrary to the report submitted, a Clarington Official Plan
amendment is needed to allow the subdivision and rezoning applications to proceed prior
to Regional approval of amendment 107. The report concludes that the proposed use of
the subject lands conform to all applicable Provincial, Regional and Clarington planning
policies.
7.2 Urban Design Brief
An Urban Design Brief prepared by D.G. Biddle and Associates was submitted in support
of the applications. The brief provides an architectural context and design goals while
outlining the rationale for the proposed development in terms of the compatibility of built
form, massing, density and lot fabric within the greater neighbourhood.
8. Public Notice and Submissions
The Public Notice of this meeting was given by mail to landowners within 120 metres of
the subject site and details of the application were included in the Planning Services
Department E -update and posted to the municipal website. A Public Notice sign was also
installed on the property's frontage along Grady Drive.
As of writing this report, Staff have received one email submission on these applications.
Concerns expressed centre around the need for an additional public elementary school in
Newcastle as new development is testing the capacity of Newcastle Public School.
Traffic is becoming a concern around Newcastle Public School with more and more
families from the Foster Neighbourhood now attending.
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Figure 2: Property's frontage along Grady Drive
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9. Agency Comments
Agency comments have not been received as of the writing of this report. Once received,
they will be included in a subsequent report.
10. Departmental Comments
10.1 Engineering Services
Comments from Engineering Services have not been received as of the writing of this
report but will be included in a subsequent report.
10.2 Emergency and Fire Services
The Clarington Emergency and Fire Services Department has reviewed the proposed
plan and has no concerns or objections.
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11. Discussion
11.1 The subject site was draft approved for a public elementary school. In this case the
school board had attempted to negotiate with the landowner to acquire the lands for an
elementary school. After unsuccessful lengthy negotiations over several years with the
owner, the school board has decided to not to pursue this site. The decision-making
process lies with the local school board; in this case the Kawartha Pine Ridge District
School Board. Students from this neighbourhood attend nearby Newcastle Public School
or St. Francis of Assisi.
11.2 The Municipality of Clarington is not party to the decision-making process for the
construction of schools. As a result of the termination of the option agreement with the
School Board, Lindvest has made applications to develop the site for residential
purposes. Proceeding with residential development on the subject lands is a logical
alternative. The technical details of the applications will continue to be reviewed prior to
the preparation of a subsequent report.
11.3 In addition to the lands that made up the former draft approved school block, the proposal
includes 13 draft approved lots fronting on the south side of Whitehand Drive, abutting
the north side of the school block and part of the park to the walkway connecting the park
to Whitehand Drive.
12. Conclusion
The purpose of this report is to provide background information on the subdivision
proposal submitted by Lindvest Properties (Clarington) Limited for the Public Meeting
under the Planning Act. Staff will continue processing the applications including the
preparation of a subsequent report.
13. Strategic Plan Application
Not applicable.
Municipality of Clarington
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Submitted by:
David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning Services
Reviewed by:
(for) Curry Clifford, MPA, CMO
Interim CAO
Staff Contact: Mitch Morawetz, Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2411 or
mmorawetz(a)_clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Proposed Plan of Subdivision
Page 8
List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision is on file in the Planning Services
Department.
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