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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: January 28, 2019
Report Number: PSD -009-19 Resolution Number: PD -011-19
File Number: PLN 7.17 By-law Number: N/A
Report Subject: 2018 Planning Applications
Recommendation:
1. That Report PSD -009 -19 be received for information.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD -009-19
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Report Overview
In 2018, development application activity undertaken by the Planning Services Department,
assisted by other Departments included the following:
• 46 preconsultation meetings held with applicants on pending projects to develop
application submission requirements
• 5 new draft plans of subdivision applications received proposing 560 housing units
• 5 Draft approvals for draft plans of subdivision or revisions to draft plans comprising 935
housing units approved
• 3 Extensions to draft plan approval and 1 revision to draft approval
• 8 Plans of subdivision or partial plans of subdivision registered for an additional 584 new
housing units
• 10 new plans of condominium application received for 739 units
• 4 official plan amendment applications received; 4 official plan amendment applications
approved
• 22 zoning by-law amendment applications received; 43 approved
• 43 site plan applications received; 31 approved
• 75 minor variance applications received; 70 approved; 2 withdrawn; 1 denied; 2 remain
tabled
• 25 reports to the Durham Land Division Committee
• 71 permanent sign permits approved
• 115 temporary sign permits approved
• 36 applications for in-house apartments received; 22 in-house apartments registered
• 29 Statutory Public Meetings held on development applications
Summary
0 880 new housing units and lots approved
0 55,844 square metres 601,124 sq. ft. of industrial space approved
0 1, 886 square metres 20,307 sq. ft. of commercial space approved
Municipality of Clarington
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1. Purpose
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1.1 This report summarizes planning application activity within the Municipality of Clarington
for 2018. In addition, this report provides information from the previous two years for
comparative purposes to assist in identifying emerging issues and possible trends over
a three year period.
2. Plans of Subdivision and Part Lot Control
2.1 The Director of Planning Services is the delegated approval authority for Plan of
Subdivision applications. However, staff prepares reports to Committee and Council on
applications for proposed Draft Plans of Subdivision at the public meeting stage and
when approval is recommended for an application for proposed Draft Plan of
Subdivision.
2.2 Some subdivision applications can take a number of years to reach draft approval.
There may be many revisions before a proposed plan is draft approved. The charts in
this report do not include the applications that have been previously submitted in prior
years and are awaiting revisions or working toward approvals.
2.3 In 2018 five new applications for proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision were received.
New and Revised Subdivision Applications Received By Unit Type
Urban Area
Single Detached
Semi-detached
Townhouse
Apartment
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
Courtice
172
29
8
0
0
0
142
111
13
0
0
0
Bowmanville
21
5
9
12
0
0
125
32
343
881
0
1 0
Newcastle
0
309
0
0
0
0
0
276
0
0
196
0
Orono, Hamlets
/ Rural Area
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
193
343
17
12
0
0
267
419
356
88
1961
0
2.4 Courtice and Bowmanville continue to be the primary residential growth areas within the
Municipality of Clarington. This coincides with the provisions of the Official Plan. It is
expected that as Secondary Plans are completed both Bowmanville and Courtice will
continue to see the majority of new applications for Proposed Plans of Subdivision in
future years.
2.5 In 2018, townhouse units were the dominant form of housing being applied for in
subdivision applications, followed by single detached dwellings and apartment units.
This is consistent with Provincial Policy that encourages intensification as part of
creating complete communities. It is expected that townhouse and apartment units will
continue to represent a larger percentage of units applied for in the coming years,
although many of these will be on existing lots and not necessarily within plans of
subdivision. This is expected as a result of both Provincial Policy, the cost of housing
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and a shift in demographics leading to an increase in demand for smaller units,
including townhouses and apartment units.
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Draft Approved Plan and Issued Revisions to Draft Approval By Unit Type
Urban Area
Single Detached
Semi-detached
Townhouse
Apartment
Townhouse
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
Courtice
0
17
0
0
0
28
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bowmanville
314
174
530
0
0
0
335
284
540
0
123
0
Newcastle
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
223
0
0
Orono, Hamlets
/Rural Areas
0
0
24
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
365
191
554
0
0
28
347
284
540
223
123
0
2.6 There were five Draft Approvals issued for proposed Plan of Subdivision applications
and three extensions issued to Draft Approved plans of subdivision as well as one
amendment to a draft approved plan. In 2018, the number of Draft Approved plans
remained consistent with 2017. The draft approved subdivisions in 2018 will provide 935
more dwelling units throughout the Municipality once the applications are registered.
The number of dwelling units resulting from the 2018 draft approvals has increased by
56% compared to 2017. The draft approved plans provide diverse types of
development, including: single detached lots of varying frontages, townhouses and
apartment units.
2.7 The Planning Act allows a Municipality to impose a date by which final approval must be
achieved, after which draft approval expires. The Municipality of Clarington typically
allows for a three year period from the date of draft approval to allow the applicant
sufficient time to meet all conditions imposed. Although some have longer timeframes
depending on the overall number of units and/or servicing constraints. If the applicant is
unable to fulfill all conditions within this timeframe, extensions may be granted.
Final
Approval By Unit
Type
Urban Area
Single Detached
Semi-detached
Townhouse
Apartment
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
Courtice
0
9
69
0
0
0
0
68
77
0
0
0
Bowmanville
370
531
389
102
4
3
42
324
62
42
123
0
Newcastle
0
0
99
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Orono,
Hamlets /
Rural Area
28
24
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
398
564
557
102
4
4
42
392
139
42
123
0
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2.8 In 2018 there were eight Plans of Subdivision registered in the Municipality, totaling 584
new residential units. The registered subdivisions provide diverse types of
development, including: single detached, semi-detached, townhouses and apartment
units. It is expected that the number of units registered will remain strong in the coming
years as the number of draft approved subdivision units remains high and appears able
to address market demand in Clarington.
2.9 Part Lot Control applications are processed by Staff and approval of these applications
has been delegated to the Director of Planning Services. However, it is necessary to
have a By-law adopted by Council to implement the decision and register on title.
Applications for Part Lot Control allow lots and/or blocks within a registered Plan of
Subdivision, constructed for semi-detached or townhouses to be split and individually
sold. The individual lot is created after construction has commenced to ensure that the
lot line is based on the location of footings and/or common walls. In 2018, a total of ten
applications for Part Lot Control were received and six applications were approved, a
significant increase compared to 2017.
3. Plans of Condominium
3.1. A condominium is the form of housing tenure. There are four types of condominiums,
although the most common in Clarington usually has individual ownership of a dwelling
unit and joint ownership of common elements and facilities. Condominiums are most
commonly used for townhouses and apartment buildings. Ten applications for Proposed
Plan of Condominium were received in 2018, which will result in 739 additional
townhouse and apartment units in Clarington. The majority of applications were in
Bowmanville, followed by Newcastle and Courtice.
Condominium Application
Activit
Urban Area
Applications
Received
Draft Approval Issued
Final Plan Approval
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
Courtice
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bowmanville
7
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
Newcastle
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Orono, Hamlets /
Rural Areas
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
10
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
3.2. Condominium applications increased significantly in 2018. In the coming years, it is
expected that condominium applications will remain strong as Clarington continues to
work towards implementing Provincial Policy including the Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe.
Municipality of Clarington
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4. Official Plan Amendments
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4.1 Planning Services Staff review and processes applications to amend the Clarington
Official Plan.
Clarington Official Plan Amendment Activity
2018
2017
2016
Applications Received
4
12
4
Applications Approved
4
5
3
4.2 In 2018, four applications were received and four amendments were approved. Among
the approved amendments was an application to allow a portion of land on Cobbledick
Road to be donated to Durham Hospice to build a hospice in Clarington and an
application to permit a mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Bloor Street
and Townline Road South in Courtice.
5. Zoning By -Law Amendments
5.1 The majority of applications for rezoning accompanied proposed plans of subdivision or
consent applications. Zoning By-law Amendments also include by-laws for the removal
of a Holding Symbol which is often used as a technique to ensure that municipal
requirements related to an approval are implemented through development agreements.
Zoning By -Law Amendment Activity
Type of Zoning By -Law Amendment
Applications Received
Applications Approved
Year
Year
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
Removal of Holding
7
4
6
14
18
11
Rezoning
15
34
18
30
23
19
Total
22
38
24
43
41
30
5.2 In 2018, the number of Zoning By-law amendment applications received represented a
decrease from the previous years. A total of 43 applications were approved which
represents a 5% increase from 2017. Among the approved applications were 14 to
remove a Holding Symbol. Pre -conditions to ensure the suitability for development
were satisfied and removal of the "H" signifies development will proceed according to
municipal requirements.
6. Site Plans
6.1 The Clarington Site Plan Control By-law requires site plan approval prior to issuance of
a building permit for the majority of Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multi -
Residential developments. In addition, Site Plan Approval is required for any
development applications on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Issuance of Site Plan Approval is
delegated jointly to the Director of Planning Services and the Director of Engineering
Services.
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Site Plan Application By Type
Land Use Type
Applications Received
Applications Approved
Year
Year
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
Major Residential+
6
9
7
7
3
2
Minor Residential++
10
7
12
9
11
6
Commercial
8
12
7
6
7
5
Mixed Use
1
0
3
0
0
1
Industrial
12
9
3
6
4
2
Government/Institutional
3
3
2
2
0
0
Telecommunication Towers
2
7
1
1
3
3
Agricultural
1
2
0
0
1
1
Total
43
49
35
31
29
20
+ Major Residential uses are Residential units consisting of more than three units
++ Minor Residential uses are Residential units consisting of three or less units
6.2 In 2018, fewer Site Plan applications were received than in 2017. However, the number
of Site Plan applications approved increased slightly by 7% compared to 2017. Minor
Residential, Mixed-use, and Industrial site plan applications were the predominant type
of Site Plan application activity in 2018. Major Residential site plan approvals increased
133% from the previous year.
6.3 The following chart summarizes the number of units or floor area for site plan
applications received and approved in 2018.
Site Plan Units and Floor space By
T pe
Land Use Type
Applications Received
Applications Approved
Number of
Units
Floor
Space m2
Number of
Units
Floor
Space m2)
Major Residential+
811
-
335
-
Minor Residential++
3
-
3
-
Mixed Use
99
8,853
-
-
Commercial
-
5,211.65
-
1,886.48
Industrial
-
10,7730
-
55,844.4
Government/Institutional
-
6,176
-
1,042
Agricultural
-
7,639
-
-
Total
913
135,393
338
58,319
+ Major Residential uses are Residential units consisting of more than three units
++ Minor Residential uses are Residential units consisting of three or less units
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7. Minor Variances
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7.1 The Committee of Adjustment is appointed by Council to make decisions on minor
variances to the Municipality's Zoning By-law.
Minor Variance Applications
Application Decision
2018
2017
2016
Total number of Applications Approved
70
81
66
Total number of Applications Denied
1
0
0
Total number of Applications Withdrawn
2
1
3
Total number of Applications Tabled/On Hold
2
0
6
Total number of Applications Received
75
82
75
Total number of Applications Appealed
0
0
0
7.2 The Committee of Adjustment saw a slight decrease in the number of applications
received in 2018 compared to 2017, but equal to the number of applications received in
2016. In 2017, the number of applications was above average from prior years. A
number of the variance applications were from builders. These variance applications
were often to address issues with models that did not comply with zoning setback
requirements or height provisions. Of the 75 applications received, two applications
were tabled to a future meeting in order to allow the applicants to further refine their
proposals. Further, the Committee applied conditions to 9 of the 70 approvals to ensure
that each variance respects any distinctive site characteristics. Finally, there was one
application denied by the Committee and two applications that were withdrawn by the
applicant.
8. Land Divisions
8.1 The Planning Services Staff provide coordinated comments for all Clarington
departments to the Durham Region Land Division Committee on consent applications.
Comments to Land Division Committee By
Type
Land Use Type
Proposed New Lots
Boundary Adjustments
Easements
Year
Year
Year
2018
2017
2016
2018
1 2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
Urban Residential
12
42
17
0
3
0
0
2
1
Rural Residential
5
4
3
0
0
2
0
Commercial
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
Mixed Use
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Agricultural
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
Institutional
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Industrial
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Total
19
43
21
4
4
3
2
6
1
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8.2 In 2018, there was a decrease in applications for new residential lots and easements
compared to the previous year. Twelve applications for consent to create new
residential lots were approved in the urban residential areas of the Municipality of
Clarington.
9. Sign Permit Applications
9.1 Sign permits are required for most signs within the Municipality of Clarington. Sign
permits are divided into two categories: Permanent and Temporary. The table below
shows the sign permit activity for 2018 based on geographic area. In 2018, a total of
186 signs were issued.
9.2 Permanent sign activity decreased by 29% in 2018 and temporary sign permit activity
decreased by 12%. Sign permit activity remains relatively consistent with the majority of
temporary and permanent signs being located in Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle.
Sign Permit Activity By Geographic Area
Urban Area
Number of Applications
Permanent
Temporary
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017 2016
Courtice
4
8
4
40
41 73
Bowmanville
44
66
10
63
65 77
Newcastle
14
18
3
9
18 12
Orono, Hamlets and Rural Areas
9
9
11
3
7 2
Total
71
101
28
115
131 164
10. Apartment -In -House
10.1 An apartment -in-house application provides the Emergency and Fire Services
Department and Building Services Division with the opportunity to ensure the new
second dwelling unit complies with the Building Code and is on the Emergency and Fire
Services data base. In addition, the apartment -in-house application ensures that
apartment in -houses are located in the appropriate zones and that sufficient parking is
provided on the lot.
Apartment -In -House Activity By Geographic Area
Urban Area
Apartment -In -House
Applications Received
Apartment In -House
Registered
2018
2017
2016
2018
2017
2016
Courtice
7
11
13
5
7
6
Bowmanville
28
33
21
17
17
11
Newcastle
1
2
1
0
1
1
Orono, Hamlets and Rural Areas
0
0
1
0
0
0
Total
36
46
36
22
25
18
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10.2 In 2018, the number of apartment -in-house applications received and registered has
slightly decreased compared to 2017. With the need for affordable rental units, the cost
of homes and aging population it is expected that the demand for apartment -in-house
accommodation will remain constant in the future years.
11. Pre -Consultation Meetings
11.1 The Municipality adopted a By -Law requiring Pre -consultation meetings prior to
submission of most development applications. The meetings assist in ensuring
applications being submitted have all required supporting documents and the proponent
is aware of all required steps. The details of a pre -consultation meeting remain
confidential until a formal application is submitted. The number of pre -consultation
applications provides a good indication of future proposals within the Municipality of
Clarington.
Pre -Consultation Meetings By Type
Land Use
Year
2018
2017
2016
Major Residential+
12
23
26
Minor Residential++
0
4
8
Commercial
10
9
10
Mixed Use (Commercial and Residential)
2
3
4
Industrial
15
11
7
Government/Institutional
4
5
1
Agricultural
0
3
2
Recreational
1
0
0
Telecommunication Towers
0
2
3
Undisclosed
2
2
-
Total
46
62
61
+ Major Residential uses are Residential units consisting of more than three units
++ Minor Residential uses are Residential units consisting of three or less units
11.2 In 2018, the number of pre -consultation meetings decreased from the levels of the
previous two years. The number of major residential pre -consultations was significantly
lower in 2018. The majority of the major residential pre -consultations were for proposals
in Courtice and Bowmanville. When the Secondary Plans for some of the Greenfield
areas are complete, it is expected the number of major residential pre -consultation
meetings will increase. Industrial and commercial pre -consultations increased compared
to 2017. Staff have generally been providing applicants of minor residential site plans a
detailed list of requirements for a complete application and the process requirements to
further streamline the overall process. Pre -consultations for mixed-use development
remained relatively consistent compared to 2017. Mixed-use proposals have started to
emerge as Clarington continues to work towards implementing the Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe. It is expected that mixed-use proposals will remain
consistent or continue to grow in the coming years.
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12. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
13. Conclusion
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13.1 Planning application activity in 2018 has remained relatively consistent compared with
the previous two years. While the number of new applications has generally decreased
in 2018 from those in 2017, there has been a notable increase in approvals granted in
2018. Specifically, the numbers of draft approved new dwelling units in plans of
subdivision, Site Plans, Zoning By-law Amendments and condominium applications
have increased substantially in 2018 compared to the past two years. These numbers
indicate a continued strong interest in growth and investment in Clarington.
13.2 Based on recent trends, it is expected that there will be an increase in industrial building
in Clarington in the years to come. Pre -consultation activity in 2018 for industrial
development, along with the increased site plan applications and approvals for these
types of applications support the expectation with it will continue in 2019. Over 601,124
square feet of industrial applications were approved in 2018 alone.
13.3 As secondary plans are prepared for new residential areas, and infrastructure projects
extend the required services in Newcastle Village and Courtice, it is expected that
interest in major residential development will continue to be high in the coming years.
This expectation is supported by the significant increase in the number of Draft
Approved Plans of Subdivision for newly approved and "granted" extensions in 2018. As
well, 2018 had a significant increase in condominium applications applied for in 2018.
13.4 Detailed charts for each application type, identifying applications received and approved
can be obtained by contacting the Planning Services Department.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
Faye Langmaid, R.P.P, FCSLA Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B
Acting Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
Staff Contact: Carlo Pellarin, Manager, Development Review, 905-623-3379 ext. 2408 or
cpellarin(a-),clarington.net
No interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
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