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Home My WebLink AboutPSD-046-18Clarftwa PI nnin Services Planning Se ces Public Meeting Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: June 4, 2018 Report Number: PSD -046-18 Resolution Number: PD -117-18 File Number: ZBA 2017-0024 By-law Number: 2018-056 Report Subject: An application by Akero Developments Inc. to amend the zoning by- law to permit dwellings with three car garages on lots with 18 metres of frontage within Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision S -C 2007-0005 in the Northglen Neighbourhood, Bowmanville. Recommendations: That provided there are no significant concerns raised: That Report PSD -046-18 be received; 2. That provided there are no significant issues raised that the proposed application for rezoning ZBA 2017-0024 be approved, and the zoning by-law contained in Attachment 1, be adopted; and 3. That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -046-18 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -046-18 Report Overview Page 2 The Municipality is seeking the public's input on an amendment to the zoning by-law to permit dwellings with three car garages for those lots with 18.0 metres of frontage in a Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision in Northglen East, Bowmanville. Provided there is no significant concern raised, it is recommended that the amending by-law contained in Attachment 1, be adopted. 1. Application Details 1.1. Owner: Akero Developments Inc. 1.2. Agent: D.G Biddle & Associates 1.3. Proposal: Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment To amend the zoning by-law to permit dwellings with three car garages for those on lots with 18 metres of frontage. 1.4. Area: 20 hectares 1.5. Location: North of Concession Road 3, east side of Middle Road, being Part Lots 12, See Figure 1. 1.6. Roll Numbers: 18-17-010-080-04000 1.7. Within Built Boundary: No Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -046-18 Figure 1: Location Map Page 3 Subject Site L ,9 �C' C, / 2. Background 2.1 At the April 3, 2018 Planning and Development Committee meeting, Committee approved the recommendations within PSD -028-18 which included an amendment to draft approval to include one new residential lot and a rezoning permitting various amendments to the zone regulations to be consistent with the zoning for Northglen West. The amendment would permit the builders to use the same models in both Northglen West and East. ram Figure 1: Location Map Page 3 Subject Site L ,9 �C' C, / 2. Background 2.1 At the April 3, 2018 Planning and Development Committee meeting, Committee approved the recommendations within PSD -028-18 which included an amendment to draft approval to include one new residential lot and a rezoning permitting various amendments to the zone regulations to be consistent with the zoning for Northglen West. The amendment would permit the builders to use the same models in both Northglen West and East. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -046-18 Page 4 2.2 By-law 2018-031 was adopted by Council on April 9, 2018. The appeal period lapsed on May 1, 2018. During the appeal period, a builder in Northglen East advised staff that the 18 metre frontage lots on the very east side of the Northglen East are eligible for dwellings with three car garages, in accordance with the Northglen Neighbourhood Design Guidelines. However, as there are no 18m frontage lots on the Northglen West, this permission was not included in the amending zoning by-law. Rather than appeal the by-law and delay house construction, a new Public Meeting is required to advise the public of the proposed change and that a new by-law is being recommended for adoption. 3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses 3.1 The Northglen East subdivision is relatively flat. Phases 1 and 2 have been graded and site servicing has commenced, as shown in Figure 2. 3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows: North Vacant and draft approved for single detached dwellings (Phases 1 & 2) South Concession Road 3 and single detached dwellings East Estate Residential West Middle Road, vacant and draft approved for single detached dwellings and future medium density block Figure 2: View of subject site looking northeast along Concession Road 3 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -046-18 Page 5 4. Provincial Policy Provincial Policy Statement 4.1 The Provincial Policy Statement identifies settlement areas as the focus of growth. Planning authorities are encouraged 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. Land use patterns shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses that efficiently use land, resources and infrastructure. The subject applications are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. Provincial Growth Plan 4.2 The lands are located in a Designated Greenfield Area within a settlement area. In the Region of Durham, the Growth Plan establishes the target of 50 jobs and residents combined per net hectare in the Designated Greenfield Area. This target is measured across the Region of Durham. The Growth Plan encourages the creation of complete communities that are compact, transit -supportive and offer a range and mix of housing types, high quality public open space and easy access to local stores and services. The subject applications are consistent with the Provincial Growth Plan. 5. Official Plans Durham Region Official Plan 5.1 The Durham Region Official Plan designates the lands as Living Areas. Lands designated 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 Durham Region Official Plan. Clarington Official Plan 5.2 The Clarington Official Plan designates the lands as Urban Residential. The subject lands are within the Northglen Neighbourhood. The Urban Residential designation shall predominantly be used for housing purposes, providing for a variety of densities, tenure and types. Neighbourhoods are to be walkable, compact, connected and create a high quality public realm. The proposed rezoning conforms to the policies of the Clarington Official Plan. 6. Zoning By-law 6.1 There are various urban residential zones in the Northglen Neighbourhood. A rezoning is required to allow three car garages on dwellings that are situated on lots with a minimum of 18 metres of frontage. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -046-18 7. Public Notice and Submissions Page 6 7.1 The Public Notice of this meeting was given by mail to landowners within 120 metres of the subject site. Public Notice signs were also installed on each property's frontage along Concession Road 3. 7.2 As of writing this report, no comments have been received by members of the public. 8. Agency Comments Given the minor nature of the amendment, the application was not circulated to agencies for comment. 9. Departmental Comments The Engineering Services Department offered no objection to the proposed amendments. 10. Discussion The Northglen Neighbourhood has architectural design guidelines specific for the neighbourhood. The guidelines allow for 3 car garages on dwellings situated on lots with a minimum of 18 metres of frontage whereas the general architectural design guidelines used for other subdivisions in the municipality require a minimum lot frontage of 18.3 metres, with the front fagade being stepped back such that the outside bay is setback at least 0.6 metres. The guidelines restricts the garage widths to ensure a proportionate balance between the habitable portion of the dwelling and the garage is achieved. The Municipality's control architect has approved the builder's models for this subdivision, including models with three car garages. 11. Strategic Plan The recommendation contained in this report conforms to the strategic plan to support a variety of affordable mixed housing types and community design attributes that support our residents at every stage of life and across and across all abilities. 11. Conclusion Based on the review of the proposal, staff recommend that the proposed zoning by-law amendment be supported. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -046-18 Submitted by: David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning Services Reviewed by: Page 7 Andrew Allison, B. Comm, LL.B CAO Staff Contact: Cynthia Strike, Principal Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2410 or cstrike(a)-clarington.net Attachment: Attachment 1: Zoning By-law Amendment List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: Hannu Halminen, Akero Developments Inc. Scott Jeffery, Jeffery Homes Michael Fry, D.G. Biddle & Associates CP/CS/nl NEW FILING SYSTEMWpplication Files\ZBA-Zoning\2017\ZBA2017-0024 Northglen East\Staff Report\PSD-046-18.docx Attachment 1 to Report PSD -046-18 The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By-law 2018 - being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington to ZBA 2017-0024: Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Section 12.4.7.1 "Urban Residential Exception (R1-71) is hereby amended as follows: a) Section12.4.71 g. ii) is deleted. 2. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act. By -Law passed in open session this day of , 2018 Adrian Foster, Mayor C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk