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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: June 26, 2017
Report Number: PSD-054-17 Resolution: PD-144-17
File Number: RE 4.17 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Declaration of Surplus Property, 155 Baseline Road, Bowmanville
Recommendations:
1.That Report PSD-054-17 be received;
2.That Council declare approximately 6.02 acres of the property identified as 155 Baseline
Road and shown in Figure 1 of Report PSD-054-17, as surplus and offered for sale to the
adjacent property owner at terms to be negotiated including that there be no net loss in
flood storage capacity for the floodplain; and
3.That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-054-17 and any delegations be advised of
Council’s decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD-054-17 Page 2
Report Overview
The Municipality in discussion with SmartREIT, the contractual owners of the properties owned
by 4246551 Canada Inc. (Rona) and Bowmanville Creek Development Inc. (Torgan) with
respect to a commercial development opportunity at Highway 401 in Bowmanville. To help
facilitate this project certain Municipal lands are required by the development proponent. To
dispose of municipally owned properties they must be declared surplus.
1. Background
1.1 Interest has been expressed in the acquisition of 2.436 ha (6.02 acres) to be used in
conjunction with other properties to the west for commercial development (Attachment 1).
The parcel is on the south side of Baseline Road and west side of Bowmanville Creek. It
is identified as 155 Baseline Road, shown in Figure 1 (next page).
1.2 The developer is proposing to raise the elevation of this property and use it for parking.
The proposal is to compensate for the storage within the floodplain south of the 401 on
other lands owned by the Municipality. There would also be compensation for lost natural
heritage attributes.
1.3 Other conditions with regard to the commercial development such as zoning
amendments, site plan and related matters will be included in the purchase and sale
agreement which will be brought to Council once negotiated.
1.4 By-law 2011-11, being a by-law to establish procedures governing the sale of real
property, stated that from time to time Council may be propose sale of land providing that:
• It is declared surplus;
• At least one appraisal or letter of opinion of fair market value of the land to be sold
from a qualified appraiser is obtained; and
• Notice is given to the public by publication or an advertisement and/or posting on
the Municipality’s website.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD-054-17 Page 3
Figure 1 – Key Map showing lands at 155 Baseline to be declared surplus
2. Next Steps
The next step in the disposal process of this municipal property would be to have an
appraisal prepared and enter into negotiations with the potential purchaser. The logical
purchaser is the adjacent (to the west) property owner. The acquiring property owner will
be responsible for ensuring the proposed use meets the Official Plan and Zoning By-law
or seek approval of required amendments which are referenced in Report PSD-047-17 on
the same meeting agenda. Notice of the proposed sale would be given in the
newspaper.
3. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Director of Engineering Services and the Municipal
Solicitor who concur with the recommendations.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD-054-17 Page 4
4. Conclusion
The lands at 155 Baseline Road were acquired by the Municipality as part of the
valleyland program due to their flood hazards and natural heritage features. SmartREIT
is proposing to acquire approximately 6.02 acres to consolidate with other lands for a
commercial development which is a significant development opportunity for the
Municipality. In order to make this viable, a substantial cut and fill program is required to
provide the flood storage capacity to compensate for this proposed use. Given the
magnitude of the economic development opportunity, it is recommended that the lands be
declared surplus and that staff be authorized to negotiate appropriate arrangements with
SmartREIT.
5. Strategic Plan Application
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Curry Clifford, MPA, CMO
Director of Planning Services Interim CAO
Staff Contact: Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, 905-623-3379 ext. 2407
or flangmaid@clarington.net
Attachment 1 – SmartReit letter of May 25, 2017
The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council’s decision:
Ornella Richichi, SmartReit
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Municipality of Clarington Attachment 1 to Report
PSD-054-17