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Addendum 2 to
Report #: PSD-077-08 File #: COPA 2005-0010 and By-law #:
ZBA 2005-0058
Subject: APPLICATIQNS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY+LAW BY BOWMANVILLE CREEK DEVELOPMENTS INC.
TO PERMIT A WIDER RANGE OF COMMERCIAL USES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
THAT Report PSD-077-08 be lifted from the table;
2. THAT the Addendum and Addendum 2 to Report PSD-077-08 be received;
3. THAT Official Plan Amendment No. 54 to the Clarington Official Plan to provide a
wider range of commercial uses on the lands owned by Bowmanville Creek
Developments Inc. be APPROVED as indicated in Attachment 1 to Addendum 2
PSD-077-08 and that the necessary by-law be PASSED;
4. THAT the application to amend the Municipality of Clarington Zoning By-law 84-
63, as amended, be APPROVED and that the by-law as contained in Attachment
2 to Addendum 2PSD-077-08 be PASSED;
5. THAT, subject to Recommendation 6, an exception to the Municipality's policy
and practice be gra ted to provide for a private open space area within the valley
lands on an area o~approximately 1.6 hectares, provided that a hotel containing
more than 85 guest' rooms is constructed on the lands zoned (H) C5-15;
6. THAT prior to adopting the proposed amendments, an agreement of purchase
and sale is made between the applicant and the Municipality to the satisfaction of
the Municipality's solicitor providing for the transfer of the fee simple interest and
possession of the :lands zoned (H) EP-16 for nominal consideration if (six) 6
years following the date when the zoning by-law comes into effect a hotel which
satisfies Recommendation 5 has not been constructed on the lands zoned (H)
C5-15;
7. THAT an appropriate by-law be passed for the Mayor and Clerk to execute an
agreement;
REPORT NO.: Addendum 2 to Report PSD-077-08 PAGE 2
8. THAT copies of the Addendum and Addendum 2 to Report PSD-077-08 and
Council's decision be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning
Department; and,
9. THAT all interested parties. listed in this report and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:~~~
David J. rome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Franklin Wu
Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
DJ/COS/sh
November 20. 2008
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
REPORT NO.: Addendum 2 to Report PSD-077-08 PAGE 3
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 Staff submitted a recommendation report: Addendum to Report PSD-077-08
(Attachment 1) to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on
November 3, 2008.
Members of the Committee expressed concern that Staff's recommendation
regarding the six year time frame for the development of the hotel, was
insufficient given the demands for overnight accommodation to support the
nuclear New Build, which is expected to begin as early as 2010.
The opinion was also expressed that one new hotel, a Holiday Inn Express Hotel
& Suites, which is currently under construction in Bowmanville, would not be
enough to serve the community and the expected demand generated by the New
Build project in particular. Members of the Committee felt that Council has a
responsibility to "ensure" sufficient hotel accommodation is built to support the
Province and Ontario Power Generation during the construction of the new
nuclear reactors and the refurbishment of the existing reactors.
1.2 After further consideration, the Committee recommended that the report be
referred back to staff for a written report to be presented to Committee at the
General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting on December 1,-2008.
2.0 DISCUSSION
2.1 As noted at the November 3`~ meeting, the Municipality cannot ensure the timing
of a specific development through a Zoning By-law, as this is left to market
conditions and the willingness of the developer to market and to proceed with the
development. A Zoning By-law regulates the use and scale of land uses and
development, but not the time frame of a specific use. There is however scope
to include zoning regulations that relate to the phasing of development.
2.2 To assist in the course of expediting and securing the construction of the hotel on
the site, as requested by some members of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee, one option would be to require that a hotel be under
construction prior to any other uses being permitted far the C5-15 zone, the lands
east of the former Spry Avenue Road allowance. This would allow other
buildings to commence construction, but the building could not be occupied and
used until the hotel is substantially under construction.
To implement this staff recommends that the initial Zoning By-law Amendment be
further revised by introducing the following clause under the new Subsection
20.4.15 d (i) (Regulations for Non-Residential Uses) as follows:
"No building may be used on any one or more portions of the lands zoned (C5-
15) for the purposes of one or more of the permitted non-residential uses listed in
Section 20.4.15 of the By-law unless a building permit has been issued for a
hotel and the Chief building Official has approved the completed foundation".
REPORT NO.: Addendum 2 to Report PSD-077-08 PAGE 4
2.3 This clause is quite restrictive in nature. While other buildings could be
constructed or commence construction on the C5-15 lands at any time, it is
unlikely that this would be done since the buildings could not be occupied and
used without the hotel completing the first stage of construction. However, some
flexibility is provided in that the hotel does not have to be operational. Staff
believe that the investment needed to reach completion of the foundation is
significant that there would be minimal risk that the owner would not complete the
hotel. This clause is a similar in technique to one previously used for Clarington
Centre, which required a department store and a grocery store.
2.4 This condition does not affect the lands west of Spry Avenue, where the
recommended by-law allows for more flexibility in retail uses.
3.0 CONCLUSION
3.1 Council's concern is to expedite the construction of the hotel to provide the much
needed infrastructure to support the growing accommodation needs associated
with not only the Nuclear New Build but also the other large infrastructure
projects including Highway 407, the redevelopment and refurbishment of the
Darlington 'A' nuclear site, the OPG Nuclear offices, and the Port Granby Project
and also to serve general growth of the Municipality. The Bowmanville Creek
Developments hash proposed a hotel from the commencement of the application
and it is one of thelfew serviced sites in the Municipality that could be developed
for hotel uses in the short term.
3.2 There are two options for the rezoning of the site as follows:
Option 1 - To require the hotel as part of the zoning
This option has been described above and is reflected in the revised by-law
contained in Attachment 2 to this Addendum report. The suggested revision to
the proposed Zoning By-law, coupled with Staffs recommendation to allow
private open space associated with a hotel, would provide a strong incentive to
encourage the early construction of a hotel.
Option 2 - To permit a hotel as one of the possible uses
If Council does not wish to pursue this option but maintain the approach
contained in previous reports, the same by-law should be approved with the
deletion of clause 20.4.15 d. (i).
Attachments:
Attachment 1 -Amendment 54 to the Clarington Official Plan and By-law
Attachment 2 -Zoning By-.law Amendment
Attachment 3 -Addendum to Report PSD-077-08
REPORT NO.: Addendum 2 to Report P5D-077-08 PAGE 5
Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Glenn Genge, D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited
Sam Cohen, Torgan Group
Joe Cavallo, Shell Canada Products Limited
Robert Hann, Halloway Holdings Limited
Robert DeGasperis, Metrus Properties Inc.
Catherine Spears, Catherine Spears & Associates Inc.
Edgar Lucas, Bowmanville Business Improvement Area
Beth Kelly, Valiant Property Management
AMENDMENT NO. 54
TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
Attachment 1
Addendum 2 To
Report PSD-077-08
PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to permit a greater range of retail
uses and size formats within a proposed Highway Commercial
development, one financial institution, redefined limits to the
environmental protection area, and a private open space amenity
area.
BASIS: The application is based on an Official Plan Amendment application
(COPA 2005-0010) submitted by Bowmanville Creek Developments
Inc.
ACTUAL
AMENDMENT: The Municipality of Clarington Official Plan is hereby amended as
follows:
1. By including an exception to Section 23.14 to create Section
23.14.9 as follows:
"23.14.9 Notwithstanding Section 10.8.1, in addition to
permitted Highway Commercial uses, on the lands located
east of Waverly Road, south of Baseline Road legally
described as Part of Lots 12 and 13, Broken Front
Concession, Former Town of Bowmanville the following uses
shall be permitted:
a) limited retail stores less than 500mZ;
b) one credit union not present in the Bowmanville
Urban Area on November 10, 2008; and
c) private open space amenity area for use in
conjunction with a hotel containing at least 85 guest
rooms and with other permitted uses provided that the
hotel is constructed within 6 years of the zoning by-
law coming into effect.
2. By amending Map A3 as indicated on Exhibit "A" attached to
this amendment.
IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan as
amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply
in regard to this amendment.
INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan as
amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in
regard to this amendment.
Exhibit "A", Amendment No. 54 To the Municipality of Clarington
Official Plan, Map A3, Land Use, Bowmanville Urban Area
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW No. 2008-
being a By-Law to adopt Amendment No. 54 to the Clarington Official Plan
WHEREAS Section 17(22) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, authorizes the
Municipality of Clarington to pass by-laws for the adoption or repeal of Official Plans and
Amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems
it advisable to amend the Clarington Official Plan to permit a greater variety of retail
uses and size formats, one financial institution, redefined limits to the environmental
protection area, and a private open space amenity area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That Amendment No. 54 to the Clarington Official Plan, being the attached
Explanatory Text, is hereby adapted;
2. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing hereof.
By-Law read a first time this day of 2008
By-Law read a second time this day of 2008
By-Law read a third time and finally passed this day of 2008
Abernethy, Mayor
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO.2008-
Attachment 2
Addendum 2 To
Report PSD-077-08
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 former Town of
Newcastle in accordance with applications COPA 2005-0010 and ZBA 2005-0058 to
permit a greater variety of retail uses and size formats, one financial institution,
redefined limits to the environmental protection areas, and a private open space
amenity area;
AND WHEREAS said by-law is passed pursuant to Section 24(2) of the Planning Act,
whereby it would not come into effect until such time as Official Plan Amendment No. 54
is approved by the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and that
decision is final;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Section 20.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS -SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL
(CS) ZONE" is hereby amended by introducing a new Sub-Section 20.4.14 as
follows:
"20.4.14 SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION (C5-14) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 20.1, those lands zoned C5-14 on the Schedules to this
By-law shall be used subject to the following definitions and permitted uses:
a. Definitions
Credit Union shall mean a corporation incorporated as a credit union or
caisse populaire under the Credit Unions and Caisee Populaires Act.
Drive-Through Facility shall mean the use of land, buildings or
structures, or part thereof, to provide or dispense products or services,
either wholly or in part, through a window or an automated machine, to
customers remaining in motor vehicles which are located in a stacking
lane. Adrive-through facility may be established in combination with other
permitted non-residential uses.
Stacking Lane shall mean a queuing lane for motor vehicles which is
located on the same lot as the drive-through facility and which is
separated from other motor vehicle traffic on the same lot by barriers or
curbs.
b. Residential Uses
Prohibded
c. Non-Residential Uses
i) an assembly hall;
ii) a day nursery;
iii) an eating establishment;
iv) an eating establishment-take-out;
v) an eating establishment with adrive-through facility;
vi) a beer, liquor or wine outlet;
vii) a credit union not represented in the Bowmanville Urban Area on
November 10, 2008;
viii) a garden or nursery sales and supply establishment;
ix) a retail commercial establishment;
x) a place of entertainment;
xi) a place of worship;
xii) a private club;
xiii) a tavern;
xiv) a veterinarian clinic; and
xv) offices, located on a second floor only, unless directly related to the
primary use(s) of the ground floor.
xvi) notwithstanding subsection xv) business and professional offces are
permitted on the ground floor provided the cumulative floor space
does not exceed 232 mZ.
Regulations for Non-Residential Uses
i) The minimum floor area for a retail commercial establishment shall
be greater than 465 mZ.
ii) Notwithstanding Section 20.4.14 d. i), a maximum of 1858 m' of
gross floor space is permitted with a minimum gross floor area of
232 mZ and a maximum gross floor area of 465 mz per unit.
iii) Notwithstanding Section 19.3 f), the exterior side yard for a building
with a total floor area less than 500 m2 shall be a minimum of 5
metres.
iv) Outdoor storage is prohibited.
e. Regulations for Drive-Through Facilities
Where adrive-through facility is permitted, the following requirements
shall apply:
i) A stacking lane shall be provided and maintained on the lot on
which the drive-through facility is located which shall have a
minimum length of 72 metres, a minimum width of 3 metres and
any entrance to the stacking lane shall be located a minimum of 18
metres from the limit of a public street.
ii) No part of a stacking lane shat) be so located that at any time any
motor vehicle which uses it may block, impede or interfere with the
use of any parking space required to be provided on the lot on
which the drive-through facility is located.
iii) No portion of the stacking lane shall be located between a building
and a street line.
iv) Notwithstanding Section 20.4.14 (e) (i), the minimum length for a
stacking lane for adrive-through facility associated with a credit
union is 24 metres."
2. Section 20.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS -SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL
(CS) ZONE" is hereby amended by introducing a new Sub-Section 20.4.15 as
follows:
"20.4.'15 SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION (C5-15) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 20.1, those lands zoned C5-15 on the Schedules to this
By-law shall be used subject to the following definitions and permitted uses:
a. Definitions
Drive-Through Facility shall mean the use of land, buildings or
structures, or part thereof, to provide or dispense products or services,
either wholly or in part, through a window or an automated machine, to
customers remaining in motor vehicles which are located in a stacking
lane. Adrive-through facility may be established in combination with other
permitted non-residential uses.
Stacking Lane shall mean a queuing lane for motor vehicles which is
located on the same lot as the drive-through facility and which is
separated from other motor vehicle traffic on the same lot by barriers or
curbs.
b. Residential Uses
Prohibited
c. Non-Residential Uses
e.
i) an assembly hall;
ii) a day nursery;
iii) an eating establishment;
iv) an eating establishment-take-out;
v) an eating establishment with adrive-through facility;
vi) a hotel;
vii) a retail commercial establishment;
viii) a place of entertainment;
ix) a place of worship;
x) a private club;
xi) a tavern; and
xii) offices, located on a second floor only, unless directly related to the
primary use(s) of the ground floor.
Regulations for Non-Residential Uses
i) No building may be used on any one or more portions of the lands
zoned (C5-15) for the purposes of one or more of the permitted
non-residential uses listed in Section 20.4.15 of the By-law unless a
building permit has been issued for a hotel and the Chief Building
Official has approved the completed foundation.
ii) Any hotel must contain a minimum of 85 guest rooms available to
members of the travelling public.
iii) A maximum total floor area of 1,115 mZ shall be permitted for retail
commercial establishment uses.
iv) The minimum floor area of a retail commercial establishment shall be
232 m2.
v) No outdoor storage is permitted.
Regulations for Drive-Through Facilities
Where adrive-through facility is permitted, the following requirements
shall apply:
A stacking lane shall be provided and maintained on the lot on
which the drive-through facility is located which shall have a
minimum length of 72 metres, a minimum width of 3 metres and
any entrance to the stacking lane shall be located a minimum of 18
metres from the limit of a public street.
ii) No part of a stacking lane shall be so located that at any time any
motor vehicle which uses it may block, impede or interfere with the
use of any parking space required to be provided on the lot on
which the drive-through facility is located.
iii) No portion of the stacking lane shall be located between a building
and a street line."
3. Section 5.2 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS -ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP)
ZONE" is hereby amended by introducing a new Sub-Section 5.2.16 as follows:
"5.2.16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EXCEPTION (EP-16) ZONE
Those lands zoned EP-16 on the Schedules to this By-law may be used as a public
park or public open space, and notwithstanding Section 5.1, may be used for a
private landscaped open space area containing only walking trails, gardens and
outdoor fitness equipment and play areas accessory to permitted uses in the C5-16
zone.
4. Schedule "3" to By-Law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone designation from:
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone" to "Special Purpose Commercial
(C5) Zone";
"Special Purpose Commercial (C5) Zone" to "Holding - Special Purpose
Commercial Exception ((H)C5-14) Zone";
"Special Purpose Commercial (C5) Zone" to "Environmental Protection (EP) Zone';
"Holding -Special Purpose Commercial ((H)C5) Zone" to "Holding -Special
Purpose Commercial Exception ((H)C5-14) Zone";
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone" to "Holding -Special Purpose
Commercial Exception ((H)C5-14) Zone";
"Environmental Protection (EP) Zone' to "Holding -Special Purpose Commercial
Exception (C5-15) Zone"
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone' to "Holding -Special Purpose
Commercial Exception ((H)CS-15) Zone",
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone' to "Environmental Protection
(EP) Zone"; and
"Environmental Protection (EP) Zone' to "Holding -Environmental Protection
Exception ((H)EP-16) Zone"
as shown on the attached Schedule "A" hereto.
6. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-Law..
7. This By-Law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Sections 24, 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
By-Law read a first time this day of 2008
By-Law read a second time this day of 2008
By-Law read a third time and finally passed this day of 2008
Jim Abernethy, Mayor
Patti L. Barrie, Clerk
This is Schedule "A" to By-law 2008- ,
passed this .day of , 2008 A.D.
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Zoning Change From "C5" To "EP"
Zoning Change From "EP" To "(H)EP-16"
®Zoning Change From "EP-2" To "(H)C5-14"
®Zoning Change From "C5" To "(H)C5-14"
®Zoning Change From "(H)C5" To "(H)C5-14"
Zoning Change From "EP-2" To " (H)C5-15"
®Zoning Change From "EP" To "(H)C5-15"
®Zoning Change From "EP-2" To "C5"
~ Zoning To Remain "C5"
BOWMANVILLE
Jim Abernethy, Moyor ZBA 2005-058 Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Claringron
Leading the Way
Attachment 3
Addendum 2 To
UNFINI_ Report PSD-077-08
REP®RT
PLANNING sFRVir_~c
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: Monday,November3,2008
Addendum to
Report #: PSD-077-08 File #: COPA 2005-0010 and By-la~rr #:
ZBA 2005-0058
Subject: APPLICATIONS TO AMEND. THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-EARN BY BOWMANVILLE CREEK DEVELOPMENTS INC. TO
PERMIT A WICEP. RANGE OF ~OMMERCiAL USES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General. Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-077-08 be lifted from the table;
2. THAT Addendum to Report PSD-077-08 and Report PSD-077-08 be received;
3. THAT Official Plan Rmendment No. 54 to the Clarington Official Plan to provide a wider
range of commercial uses on the lands owned by Bowmanville Creek Developments
Inc. be APPROVED as indicated in Attachment 1 to Addendum to PSD-077-08 and
that the necessary By-law be PASSED;
4. THAT the application to amend the Municipality of Clarington Zoning By-law 84-63, as
amended, be APPROVED and that the by-law as contained in Attachment 2 to
Addendum PSD-077-08 be PASSED;
5. THAT, subject to Recommendation 6, an exception to the Municipality's policy and
practice be granted to provide for a private open space area within the valley lands on
an area of approximately 1.6 hectares, provided that a hotel containing more. than 85
guest rooms is constructed on the lands zoned (H)C5-14 within 10 years of the zoning
coming into effect;
6. THAT prior to adopting the proposed amendments, an agreement of purchase and sale
is made between the applicant and the Municipality to the satisfaction of the
Municipality's solicitor providing for the transfer of the fee simple interest and
possession of the lands zoned (R)EP-16 for nominal consideration if 6 years (or other
timeframe determined by the Committee) following the date when the zoning by-!aw
comes into affect a hotel which satisfies Recommendation 5 has not been constructed
on the lands zoned (H)C5-15;
7. THAT an appropriate by law be passed for the Mayor and Clerk to execute an
agreement;
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ADDENDUM TO REPORT NO.: PSD-077-08 PAGE 2
8. THAT a copy of the Addendum to PSD-077-08 and Council's decision be forwarded to
the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department; and
9. THAT all irtersted patties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
Submitted by:
Reviewed by: ~t~t_S~:_.J
Dav d rome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Fr nklin Wu
Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
DJ/COS/sh
October 29, 2008
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
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ADDENDUM TO REPORT NO.: PSD-077-08
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 On April 1, 2008, staff received revised official plan amendment and rezoning
applica±ions from Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. to:
• Permit a greater variety of retail commercial store sizes and a financial
institution in addition to permitted highway commercial uses.
Incorporate the proposed redefinition of the floodplain in accordance with an
approved environmental impact study prepared for the subject lands, which was
previously proposed through the zoning application ZBA 2003-037.
Allow private open space amenity space associated with the hotel and fitness
centre in the valleyland.
1.2 A statutory Public Meeting was held on June 2, 2008 for the application. Although no
member of the public spoke either in support of or in opposition to the application, a
concern was raised on behalf of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area (BBIA).
The report was referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a
further report following the receipt of all outstanding information and agency comments.
1.3 Staff submitted a recommendation report -PSD-077-08 (Attachment 3) to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee on July 7, 2008. At the meeting the Committee
heard to following delegations:
Glenn Genge of D.G. Biddle Associates addressed the Committee on behalf of
the. applicant regarding the report and indicated that the application is required
to allow for better flexibility to attract other commercial uses. He informed the
Committee the open space land may. be used for a fitness trail or provide an
area for wedding photographs. He requested that the maximum term in which
the hotel must be constructed be extended to ten years rather than six years (as
recommended by Staff) and mentioned that his client is anxious to proceed.
Beth Kelly of Valiant Property .Management ("Valiant") addressed the
Committee and stated that she has an issue with a financial institution being
approved for this site since it is not allowed in the Bowmanville West Town
Centre area as result-requested of the Commercial Policy Review. They would
like to have a Credit Union on their site.
1.4 After further deliberation, the Committee recommended that the recommendations
contained in Report PSD-077-08 be approved with the following changes:
That an exception to the Municipality's policy and practice be granted to
provide for a private open space area with the valley lands provided that a hotel
greater than 1DD rooms is constructed on site within three years of the zoning
approval; that prior to adopting the proposed amendments arrangements be
made to the satisfaction of the Municipality's solicitor for the transfer of the
private open space to the Municipality after 3 years if a hotel is not constructed;
• That the provision for a fitness center be removed.
ADDENDUM TO REPORT NO.: PSD-077-08 PAGE 4
1.5 The Committee's recommendation was tabled by Council at its meeting on July 14,
2008 to the September 22, 2008 General Purpose and Administration Committee. The
report has been delayed to allow for ongoing discussions.
1.6 Staff -met with the proponent several times to discuss the conditions pertaining to
proposed terms and timeframe for the construction of the hotel and the exclusion of the
fitness centre use from the list of permitted uses, and the format of the proposed
Official Plan Amendment and site-specific Zoning By-law. While many of the issues
have been resolved, there has been no agreement on the matter of the private open
space.
2.0 DISCUSSION
2.1 Private Open Space Amenity Area
The Bowmanville Creek Developments representatives have a number of concerns
regarding the arrangements regarding the private open space:
i) The proponent's understanding was that the private open space would
remain in their ownership
While staff have been supportive of a concept that some of the valleylands could
be used in association with a hotel in particular and that there could be a
positive relationship with the Valleys 2000 plan, the issue of ownership of these
lands was .not discussed explicitly until earlier. this year. Staff had been
assuming alease-back arrangement; the proponent had assumed retaining
ownership. The proposed arrangements were a compromise that was designed
to encourage the hotel development.
ii) The proponent's do not believe the a three year timeframe to attract a hotel
is reasonable, particularly given the current economic situation
Staff had recommended that the proponent should be given up to 6 years to
attract and construct a hotel project on this site. This was subsequently reduced
to 3 years by the General Purpose and Administration Committee. The
proponent's agent originally suggested that the 6 year time period be extended
to 10 years but they prefer that there be no restriction in this regard.
In light of the current economic circumstances, staff believe that at least a 6 year
period is required to allow time for the developer to find a hotel tenant and
construct the project. Perhaps it should be longer but Council could reconsider
an extension in the future if the developer has secured a tenant but not
completed the development process. It should be noted that the timeframe is
based on "completion of construction" so this assumes approximately a 2 to 3
year lead time for completing a lease or purchase arrangement, undertaking
design and construction drawings, getting site plan and building permit approval,
tendering and construction.
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PAGE 5
iii) The proponents wish to see the conditions for retaining the open space
apply to other uses besides the hotel
There are other uses such as a day care or fitness club that could take
advantage of the valley edge location and would have the opportunity to develop
private open space facilities. As a result, the proponent would like the proposed
condition apply to uses other than a hotel. While staff understand that other uses
may take advantage of the valley edge, the variance from the normal process of
dedicating valleylands was specifically recommended in this instance as an
incentive fora hotel to locate in this location. Furthermore the unique
circumstances with the wide floodplain and lack of natural features immediately
adjacent the subject lands provide this opportunity. To allow this to apply to
other uses effectively provides an unfair advantage over other commercial sites.
If a day care or fitness centre were to lease facilities on the proponents lands,
while they remain. as private open space, and in the event that a hotel is not
constructed on the site there would be the opportunity to consider lease-back
arrangements after the lands were transferred.
The attached Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments include provision fora 6
year timeframe for completion of development. Committee should provide direction on
this matter in light of the previous resolution. Council may wish to extend it longer than
6 years considering the economic times. However, if 3 years is retained; it would be
very difficult for the developer to meet this timeframe and the site may develop without
a hotel
2.2 Broadening of Retail Formats and Uses
The proponents have had a number of concerns about the proposed amendment to the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law as contained in PSD-077-08. The essence of their
concerns has been to have some additional flexibility in uses, store sizes and retail and
service space.
Highway Commercial Areas generally consist of larger parcels designed to
accommodate larger-format types of commercial uses, which typically included home
improvement stores, motor vehicle sales and service centres, garden centres, hotels,
restaurants, and service stations. Through the Commercial Policy Review, the range of
permitted land uses for Highway Commercial Areas was broadened to include large-
format home furnishing stores and other similar large-format retailers.
The subject lands were examined as part of the Commercial Policy Review by
urbanMetrics Inc., the Municipality's retail market consultant. In evaluating retail
development potential for various commercial sites the analyst made a number of
assumptions based on the proponent's plans at the time. It included the mix of retail
and service space for this site. The assumptions provided for a home improvement
store up to 76,400 sq. ft. in the initial phase, 65,000 sq. ft. of Department Store Type
Merchandise (DSTM) retail space and 95,000 sq. ft of other retail and "other" space.
This last category includes .restaurants and other service space (such as fitness clubs).
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The primary concerns have been addressed as follows:
i) The proposed by-law deleted a number of uses that were included in the
existing C5 zone
There were a number of store types that are listed in the uses permitted in the
C5 zone that did not appear in the proposed special condition. It was clarified
with the applicant that while the original zone had listed uses like furniture and
major appliance stores, the new zoning provisions lumped those stores together
under the terms medium-format retail store (stores greater than 10,000 sq. ft
and less than 27,000. sq. ft.) and retail commercial establishments (smaller
stores).
However, there were other uses that were not retained. The revised by-law
attached has restored some of the original uses for clarity (beer, liquor or wine
outlet). It has also retained some other uses in the C5 zone (an assembly hall, a
day nursery). Certain uses, in particular those with an outdoor storage
component, such as an automotive dealership or a recreational vehicle sales
and service establishment remain deleted as they are not consistent with the
form of development approved to date.
ii) The proposed by-law was not flexible to adjust to various leasing
scenarios
The proponent made an application for a number of categories of retail store
sizes to be considered (2,500-5,000 sq. ft.; 5,000-10,000 sq. ft. and greater than
10,000 sq. ft.). These retail space sizes were placed in the original by-law but in
consideration that there needs to be flexibility in marketing, the revised by-law
only places limits on stores less than 5,000 sq. ft. With the exception of
department stores and grocery stores, it is the smaller stores that could deviate
from planned function of the Highway .Commercial Areas. However even the
existing by-law recognizes that some smaller stores would locate on C5 lands.
The proposed by-law limits smaller stores between 2,500 and 5,000 sq. ft. to a
maximum of 32,000 sq: ft.
iii) The proposed by-law had a cap on total retail space permitted
The proponents were concerned about the retail limit placed on the property. As
noted, the market research for the Commercial Policy Review made a number of
assumptions based on the proposal and the analysts professional experience
with regard to the split of this space into various types of retail floor space and
service floor space. Additionally, in this case, there was the .assumption that a
hotel would be part of this site development. In reviewing the matter further, staff
determined that it was not necessary to provide a limit specifically on "retail"
space; the split between retail space and service and other spaces needed to be
flexible in terms of attracting tenants to this site. At any given time the total retail
space may be more or less than assumed in the market studies. From this
perspective, this site is treated similar to the sites in the Bowmanville West Town
Centre. Furthermore, personal service space (dry cleaners, barber, travel agent,
etc.) is not permitted and thus the majority of the service space will be
restaurants or uses that would fall in the category of an assembly hall, a place of
entertainment and a hotel.
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2.3 Financiallnstitutions
Although the revised Highway Commercial Area policies specifically do not permit
banks, the applicant applied to permit a credit union with adrive-through facility on the
subject lands. The Commercial Policy Review identified financial institutions as a key
anchor for downtown areas and as such has limited the number of full-service banks in
the Bowmanville West Town Centre to two.
Valiant noted that they would also like zoning permission for a credit union. Staff
supported a credit union on the subject lands for the reasons outlined in Report PSD-
077-08. The zoning only allows a credit union that is not operating in Bowmanville at
the current time. A similar argument could be made for financial institutions in the
Bowmanville West Town Centre, with due consideration of our broader commercial
objectives.
2.4 The Fitness Centre
The Committee resolution indicated that a fitness centre should be removed. It is staffs
understanding that the Committee did not intend to remove this as a permitted use.
Rather the intent was to avoid the possibility of the private open space being retained
for the fitness centre and in the absence of a hotel. The fitness centre use has been
retained in the revised by-law.
2.5 Minor revisions to the proposed Zoning By-law and Official Plan policies
In addition to the items referenced above, revisions where made to the proposed.
Zoning By-law to clearly differentiate between the eastern and western parts of the
property into two zones. Additionally, the revised by-law provides for a reduction in the
number of guest rooms from 100 to 85 which is consistent with the Development
Charges incentive. A number of minor wording changes have been made in the
proposed Official Plan and Zoning 6y-law Amendment attached to this Addendum.
3.0 CONCLUSIONS
3.1 It is recommended that the attached revised official Plan Amendment 54 and revised
Zoning By-law Amendment be approved. Staff have restored the 6 year timeframe for
the completion of hotel construction in the attachments but Committee should insert the
number of years in Recommendation 5. If 3 years is retained, it would be very difficult
for the developer to meet this target, particularly in light of the economic circumstances.
The site may then develop without a hotel use.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 -Amendment 54 to the Clarington Official Plan and By-law
Attachment 2 -Zoning By-law Amendment
Attachment 3 -Report PSD-077-08
ADDENDUM TO REPORT NO.: PSD-077-08
Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Glenn Genge, D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited
Sam Cohen, Torgan Group
Joe Cavallo, Shell Canada Products Limited
Robert Hann, Halloway Holdings Limited
Robert DeGasperis, Metrus Properties lnc.
Catherine Spears, Catherine Spears & Associates Inc.
Edgar Lucas, Bowmanville Business Improvement Area
Beth Kelly, Valiant Property Management
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Attachment 1
To Addendum to Report PSD-077-08
AMENDMENT NO. 54
TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to permit a greater range of retail
uses -and size formats within a proposed Highway Commercial
development, one financial institution, redefined limits to the
environmental protection area, and a private open space amenity
area
BASIS: The application is based on an Official Plan Amendment application
(COPA 2005-0010) submitted by Bowmanville Creek Developments
Inc. '
ACTUAL
AMENDMENT: The Municipality of Clarington Official Plan is hereby amended as
follows:
1. By including an exception to Section 23.14 to create Section
23.14.9 as follows:
"23.14.9 Notwithstanding Section 10.8.1, in addition to
permitted Highway Commercial uses, on the lands located
east of Waverly Road, south of Baseline Road legally
described as Part of Lots 12 and 13, Broken Front
Concession, Former Town of Bowmanville the following uses
shall be permitted:
a) limited retail stores less than 500mz;
b) one credit union not present in the Bowmanville
Urban Area on November 10, 2008; and
c) private open space amenity area for use in
conjunction with a hotel containing at least 85 guest
rooms and with other permitted uses provided that the
hotel is constructed within 6 years of the zoning by-
law coming into effect.
2. By amending Map A3 as indicated on Exhibit "A" attached to
this amendment.
IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan as
amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply
in regard to this amendment.
INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan as
amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in
regard to this amendment.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW No. 20D8-
being a By-Law to adopt Amendment No. 54 to the Clarington Official Plan
WHEREAS Section 17(22) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, authorizes the
Municipality of Clarington to pass by-laws for the adoption or repeal of Offcial Plans and
Amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporaticn of the A4unicipaliry of Claris:gton deems
it advisable to amend the Clarington Official Plan to permit a greater variety of retail
uses and size formats, one financial institution, redefined limits to the environmental
protection area, and a private open space amenity area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
That Amendment No. 54 to the Clarington Official Plan, being the attached
Explanatory Text, is hereby adopted;
2. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing hereof.
By-Law read a first time this day of 2008
By-Law read a second time this day of 2008
By-Law read a third time and finally passed this day of 2008
Jim Abernethy, Mayor
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Attachment 2
To Addendum to Report PSD-D77-08
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2008-
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 843, as amended, of the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle in accordance with applications COPA 2005-0010 and ZBA 2005-0058 to
permit a greater variety of retail uses and size formats, one financial institution,
redefined limits to the environmental protection areas, and a private open space
amenity area;
AND WHEREAS said by-law is passed pursuant to Section 24(2) of the Planning Acf,
whereby it would not come into effect until such time as Official Plan Amendment No. 54
is approved by the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and that
decision is final;
NOW THEREFORE 8E IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Section 20.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS -SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL
(C5) ZONE" is hereby amended by introducing a new Sub-Section 20.4.14 as
follows:
"20.4.14 SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION (CS-14) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 20.1, those lands zoned CS-14 on the Schedules to this
By-law shall be used subject to the following definitions and permitted uses:
a. Definitions
Credit Union shall mean a corporation incorporated as a credit union or
caisse populaire under the Credit Unions and Caisee Populaires Act
Drive-Through Facility shall mean the use of land, buildings or
structures, or part thereof, to provide or dispense products or services,
either wholly or in part, through a window or an automated machine, to
customers remaining in motor vehicles which are located in a stacking
lane. Adrive-through facility may be established in combination with other
permitted non-residential uses.
Stacking Lane shall mean a queuing lane for motor vehicles which is
located on the same lot as the drive-through .facility and which is
separated from other motor vehicle traffic on the same lot by barriers or
curbs.
b. Residential Uses
Prohibited
c. Non-Residential Uses
i) an assembly hall;
ii) a day nursery;
iii) an eating establishment;
iv) an eating establishment-take-out;
v) an eating establishment with adrive-through facility;
vi) a beer, liquor or wine outlet;
vii) a credit union not represented in the Bowmanville Urban Area on
November 10, 2008;
viii) a garden or nursery sales and supply establishment;
ix) a retail commercial establishment;
x) a place of entertainment;
xi) a place of worship
xii) a private club;
xiii) a tavern;
xiv) a veterinarian clinic; and
xv) offices, located on a second floor only, unless directly related to the
primary use(s) of the ground floor.
d. Regulations for Non-Residential Uses
i) The minimum floor area for a retail commercial establishment shall
be greater than 465 mz.
ii) Notwithstanding Section 20.4.14 d. i), a maximum of 1858 m~ of
gross floor space is permitted with a minimum gross floor area of
232 mz and a maximum gross floor area of 465 m2 par unit.
iii) Notwithstanding Section 19.3 f), the exterior side yard for a building
with a total floor area less Than 500 mZ shall be a minimum of 5
metres.
iv) Outdoor storage is prohibited.
e. Regulations for Drive-Through Facilities
VJhere adrive-through facility is permitted, the following requirements
shall apply:
i) A stacking lane shall be provided and maintained on the lot on
which the drive-through facility is located which shall have a
minimum length of 72 metres, a minimum width of 3 metres and
any entrance to the stacking lane shall be located a minimum of 18
metres from the limit of a public street.
ii) No part of a stacking lane shall be so located that at any time any
motor vehicle which uses it may block, impede or interfere with the
use of any parking space required to be provided on the lot on
which the drive-through facility is located.
iii) No portion of the stacking lane shall be located between a building
and a street line.
iv) Notwithstanding Section 20.4.14 (e) (i), the minimum length for a
stacking lane for adrive-through facility associated with a credit
union is 24 metres."
2.
Section 20.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS -SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL
(C5) ZCNE" is hereby amended by introducing a new Sub-Section 20.4.15 as
follows:
"20.4.15 SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION (C5-15) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 20.1, those lands zoned C5-15 on the Schedules to this
By-law shall be used subject to the following definitions and permitted uses:
a. Definitions
Drive-Through Facility shall mean the use of land, buildings or
structures, or part thereof, to provide or dispense products or services,
either wholly or in part, through a window or an automated machine, to
customers remaining in motor vehicles which are located in a stacking
lane. Adrive-through facility may be established in combination with other
permitted non-residential uses.
Stacking Lane shall mean a queuing lane for motor vehicles which is
located on the same lot as the drive-through facility and which is
separated from other motor vehicle traffic on the same lot by barriers or
curbs.
b. Residential Uses
Prohibited
c. Non-Residential Uses
i) an assembly hall;
ii) a day nursery;
iii) an eating establishment;
iv) an eating establishment-take-out;
v) an eating establishment with adrive-through facility;
vi) a hotel containing a minimum of 85 guest rooms available to
members of the [ravelling public;
vii) a retail commercial establishment;
viii) a place of entertainment;
ix) a place of worship;
x) a private club;
xi) a tavern; and
xii) offices, located on a second floor only, unless directly related to the
primary use(s) of the ground floor.
d. Regulations for Non-Residential Uses
i) A maximum total floor area of 1,115 mZ shall be permitted for retail
commercial establishment uses.
ii) The minimum floor area of a retail commercial establishment shall be
232 mZ.
iii) Outdoor storage is provided.
e. Regulations for Drive-Through Facilities
Where adrive-through facility is permitted, the following requirements
shall apply:
i) A stacking lane shall be provided and maintained on the lot on
which the drive-through facility is located which shall have a
minimum length of 72 metres, a minimum width of 3 metres and
any entrance to the stacking lane shall be located a minimum of 18
metres from the limit of a public street.
ii) No part of a stacking lane shall be so located that at any time any
motor vehicle which uses it may block, impede or interfere with the
use of any parking space required to be provided on the Ict on
which the drive-through facility is located.
iii) No portion of the stacking lane shall be located between a building
and a street line."
3. Section 5.2 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS -ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP)
ZONE" is hereby amended by introducing a new Sub-Section 5.2.16 as follows:
"5.2.16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EXCEPTION (EP-16) ZONE
Those lands zoned EP-16 on the Schedules to this By-law may be used as a public
park or public open space, and notwithstanding Section 5.1, may be used for a
private landscaped open space area containing only walking trails, gardens and
outdoor fitness equipment and play areas accessory to permitted uses in the C5-16
zone.
4. Schedule "3" to By-Law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone designation from:
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone" to "Special Purpose Commercial
(C5) Zone";
"Special Purpose Commercia! (C5) Zcn~' tc ' ~Hclding - Spe~,a! Purpose
Commercial Exception ((H)C5-14) Zone";
"Special Purpose Commercial (C5) Zone" to "Environmental Protection (EP) Zone';
"Holding -Special Purpose Commercial ((H)C5) Zone" to "Holding -Special
Purpose Commercial Exception ((H)C5-14) Zone";
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone" to "Holding -Special Purpose
Commercial Exception ((H)C5-14) Zona";
"Environmental Protection (EP) Zone" to "Holding -Special Purpose Commercial
Exception (C5-15) Zone"
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone" to "Holding -Special Purpose
Commercial Exception ((H)CS-15) Zone";
"Environmental Protection Erception (EP-2) Zone" to "Environmental Protection
(EP) Zone"; and
"Environmental Protection (EP) Zone" to "Holding -Environmental Protection
Exception ((H)EP-16) Zone"
as shown on the attached Schedule "A" hereto.
i3. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-Law.
7. This By-Law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Sections 24, 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
By-Law read a first time this day of 2008
By-Law read a second time this day of 2008
By-Law read a third time and finally passed this day of 2008
Jim Abernethy, Mayor
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BOWMANVILLE
ZBA 2005-058
Jim Abernethy, Mayor
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Clarington
Leadiag the Way
REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008
Report #: PSD-077-08 File #: COPA 2005-0010 and By-law #:
ZBA 2005-0058
Subject: APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW BY BOWMANVILLE CREEK DEVELOPMENTS INC.
TO PERMIT A WIDER RANGE OF COMMERCIAL USES
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
THAT Report PSD-077-08 be received;
2. THAT Official Plan Amendment No. 54 to the Clarington Official Plan to provide a
wider range of commercial uses on the lands owned by Bowmanville Creek
Developments Inc. be APPROVED as indicated in Attachment 3 and that the
necessary by-law be PASSED;
3. THAT the application to amend the Municipality of Clarington Zoning By-law 84-
63, as amended, be APPROVED and that the by-law as contained in Attachment
4 be PASSED;
4. That an exception to the Municipality's policy and practice be granted to provide
for a private open space area with the valleylands provided that a hotel greater
than 100 rooms is constructed on site within six years of the zoning approval;
5. That prior to adopting the proposed amendments, arrangements are made to the
satisfaction of the Municipality's solicitor for the transfer of the private open space
to the Municipality after six years if a hotel is not constructed;
6. THAT a copy of Report PSD-077-08 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department; and
7. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
REPORT NO.: PSD-077-08
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Submitted by: Reviewed by:
Da i . Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director, Planning Services
RH/COS/df/sn
July D2, 2008
Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
REPORT NO.: PSD-077-08
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1.0 APPLICATION DETAILS
1.1 Applicant: Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc.
1.2 Agent: D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited
1.3 Official Plan Amendment:
The amendment proposes, in addition to existing permitted special
purpose commercial uses, retail commercial uses on the following
basis:
• 3,716 m2 (40,000 ft2} of gross floor area with a minimum of
gross floor area of 929 m2 (10,000 ft2) per unit for a maximum
of 4 units;
• 1,858 m2 (20,000 ft2) of gross floor area with a minimum
gross floor area of 465 m2 (5,000 ft2) per unit for a maximum
of 4 units;
• 1,393 m2 (15,000 ft2) of gross floor area with a minimum
gross floor area of 232 m2 (2,500 ft2) per unit for a maximum
of 6 units; and
• one financial institution in the form of a credit union.
The amendment also proposes:
• to redefine the limits of the environmental protection area;
and
• provide some private open space amenity area.
1.4 Rezoning: Appropriate to implement the proposed Official Plan Amendment.
1.5 Site Area: 7.3 hectares (18.0 acres)
2.0 LOCATION
2.1 The subject lands are located at the southeast corner of Waverly Road and
Baseline Road in Bowmanville (see Attachment 1). The proposed development.
area totals 7.3 hectares (18.0 acres). The property is located within Part Lots 12
and 13, Broken Front Concession, in the former Town of Bowmanville.
3.0 .BACKGROUND
3.1 On November 22, 2005, staff received official plan amendment and rezoning
applications from Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. to permit general retail
uses in excess of 929 m2 (10,000 ft2) and one financial institution in addition to
permitted highway commercial uses. The proposal encompassed a portion of
the Shell Canada lands that were to be purchased by the applicant as well as the
applicant's lands west of the Spry Avenue right-of-way south of Baseline Road
with the exception of the lands that were severed for the RONA Home
Improvement Centre (See Attachment 1).
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3.2 A statutory Public Meeting was held on May 8, 2006 for the application. No
member of the public spoke either in support of or in opposition to the
application.
3.3 Halloway Holdings Limited and Metrus Developments Inc. were approved for
new commercial development in the Bowmanville West Town Centre. After the
Public Meeting, both developers sought clamcation that the proposal would not
adversely affect their proposals. A review of this matter by our retail market
consultant concluded that the proposal would have no negative impacts provided
the amount of proposed retail floorspace would not be increased beyond the
6,050 m2 (65,000 ft2) that was contemplated for this site through the Commercial
Policy Review. Since the proposal merely seeks more flexibility rather than an
increase in retail commercial floorspace, both developers were satisfied that their
interests would not be adversely affected. Both developers have been notified of
this revised application.
3.4 On April 1, 2008, staff received revised official plan amendment and rezoning
applications from Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc. to permit a greater
variety of retail commercial store sizes and a financial institution in addition to
permitted highway commercial uses. While the previous application
contemplated a minimum floor space size of 10,000 ft2, the revised application
floor space with the 10,000 ftZ, 5,000 ft2, and 2,500 ftZ ranges to permit greater
leasing flexibility. Again, the applicant would be permitted the greater flexibility up
to the 65,000 ~ retail commercial floorspace limit.
The revised application also incorporates the proposed redefinition of the
floodplain in accordance with an approved environmental impact study prepared
for the subject lands, which was previously proposed through application ZBA
2003-037.
Finally, the revised application proposes private open space amenity space
associated with the hotel and fitness centre in the valleyland. The proposal now
encompasses a portion of the Shell Canada lands that are to be purchased by
the applicant as well as the applicant's remaining lands with the exception of the
lands that were severed for the RONA Home Improvement Centre (see
Attachment 1).
3.5 A statutory Public Meeting was held on June 2, 2008 for the application.
Although. no member of the public spoke either in support of or in opposition to
the application, a concern was raised on behalf of the Bowmanville Business
Improvement Area (BBIA) that the additional floorspace would have negative
impacts on the Downtown.
The BBIA provided the following objections on the application.
The population growth for the additional 10,000 ft2 proposed by the applicant
has yet to be realized.
The 1985 Ontario Municipal Board decision on the subject lands for the
proposed Pythbow Development Limited application remains relevant today.
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• The permanent layoffs at General Motors coupled with high fuel prices will
make home purchases in Clarington less attractive, resulting in lower retail
demand.
These issues will be addressed in Section 9.4 of this report.
3.6 A site plan application (SPA 2003-036) has also been submitted for
consideration. Potential tenants would occupy the larger buildings shown on the
site plan (See Attachment 1).
4.0 SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING USES
4.1 The property is currently vacant and has a gradual slope towards the
Bowmanville Creek and Highway 401. Site servicing work was undertaken to
service the RONA home improvement store property.
4.2 Surrounding Uses:
East: Open space lands associated with the Bowmanville Creek
North: Urban residential, RONA, and open space lands
West: Shell gas station and Bowmanville Auto Mall
South: Highway 401
5.0 PROVINCIAL POLICY
5.1 Provincial Policy Statement
The proposed development application proposes to provide an increase in the
range of large format retail uses and floor space flexibility for the site. The
existing highway commercial designation permits commercial uses that serve
area residents and the traveling public. Provincial Policy states that there shall
be an appropriate mix and range of serviced commercial lands available to meet
the long-term needs of the community.
The Provincial Policy Statement supports long-term economic prosperity by
maintaining, or where possible, enhancing the viability of downtowns and main
streets. Planning decisions on commercial matters must consider possible
impacts of proposals on downtown areas to ensure that the size, amount, and
range of uses do not negatively affect downtowns.
5.2 Provincial Growth Plan
The Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe directs new
development to existing serviced urban centres and encourages a compatible
mixture of land uses within the urban centres. Compact urban growth is
encouraged in urban centres and along transportation corridors. The provision of
additional retail choices for existing and future residents supports the goals of the
Provincial Growth Plan.
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6.0 OFFICIAL PLANS
6.1 Durham Regional Official Plan
The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands "Living Area".
Special purpose commercial uses are permitted in this designation provided that
they are designated appropriately in the local Official Plan and zoned on the local
Zoning By-law. The proposal conforms to the Durham Regional Official Plan.
6.2 Clarington Official Plan
The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands "Highway Commercial
Area". Lands within this designation shall serve the specialized needs of
residents on an occasional basis with services and facilities, which consume
large parcels of land, require exposure to traffic and may require outdoor storage
and display of goods. Permitted uses include automotive sales and service,
home improvement centres, large-format home furnishing stores and similar
stores, garden centres and nurseries, restaurants, hotels and similar uses.
The amendment proposes to increase the range of retail floor sizes on the site
and add a financial institution.
7.0 ZONING BY-LAW CONFORMITY
7.1 The portions of the. property under consideration are zoned "Holding -Special
Purpose Commercial ((H)C5) Zone", "Special Purpose Commercial (C5) Zone",
"Environmental Protection (EP) Zone", and "Environmental Protection Exception
(EP-2) Zone", which do not permit the proposed uses. In order to permit the
proposed development, a rezoning application was submitted for consideration.
8.0 AGENCY COMMENTS
8.1 The Clarington Engineering Services and Clarington Emergency Services
Departments have no objections to the applications. Their development issues
related to road improvements on Baseline Road, entrance construction, site
servicing, stormwater management, grading, fire routes, and Ontario Building
Code compliance will be addressed through site plan approval.
8.2 The Durham Regional Planning Department advised that the proposal may be
permitted on the subject lands provided that the policies of the Clarington Official
Plan permit the additional range of uses. The proposed private open space
amenity area is permitted provided that it does not impact the key natural
heritage or hydrological features. This application has been exempted from
Regional approval
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8.3 The Durham Regional Public Works Department has no objections to approval of
these applications. The site is serviced by municipal sanitary sewer and water
supply services from Baseline Road. Access to the development from Waverly
Road will be permitted only in the form of a right-in access.
8.4 CLOCA has no objections to the proposal provided that the following issues are
addressed.
• The limits of the environmental protection zoning can be adjusted to reflect
the revised limits of the Regional Storm of the Bowmanville Creek.. This limit
will be determined through the cut and fill operation, which has not been
completed to date. Until a survey of the final grading configuration is provided,
CLOCA requests that a Holding "H" symbol be placed on the lands.
• Additional information on area grading as well as the trails and the fitness
stations was sent to CLOCA for review. Confirmation that no additional fill will
be placed in the area was also provided by the applicant. Although CLOCA
would prefer that the property be zoned "EP" and dedicated to the
Municipality, they are satisfied that the proposed private open space amenity
area will not have any detrimental impacts on the natural function of the
valleyland.
8.5 The Ministry of Transportation similarly offers no objections to these applications.
The Ministry's development issues related to stormwater management,
development setbacks, entrance location, illumination, and signage will be
addressed through site plan approval.
9.0 COMMENTS
9.1 Purpose of the Application
9.1.1 Highway Commercial Areas generally consist of larger parcels designed to
accommodate larger format types of commercial uses, which typically included
home improvement stores, motor vehicles sales and service centres, garden
centres, hotels, restaurants, and service stations. Through the Commercial
Policy Review, the range of permitted land uses for Highway Commercial Areas
was broadened to include large-format home furnishing stores and other similar
large format retailers.
9.2 Broadening of Retail Formats and Uses
9.2.1 Commercial Policy Review
The subject lands were examined as part of the Commercial Policy Review by
urbanMetrics Inc., the Municipality's retail market consultant. In evaluating retail
development potential for various commercial sites outside of the Bowmanville
West Town Centre, a total of 6,050 mz (65,000 ftZ) was assigned to the subject
lands for retail purposes. This proposal would essentially divide this allocation
into different unit sizes and retail use categories.
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9.2.2 Medium-Format Retail and Uses
The applicants are seeking a broader range of general retail uses that would
permit medium-sized format tenants in home furnishings, home electronics,
sporting goods, apparel and similar lines of merchandise. Only three buildings
could accommodate the proposed four medium-format retail stores within the
development.
Staff can support a medium retail format with a minimum of 929 m2 (10,000 ftZ)
and a maximum of 2,500 m2 (26,900 ftZ) for the following reasons.
• Given the existing property fabric, there is very little opportunity fora 929
m2 (10,000 ftZ) store to locate in downtown Bowmanville.
• This offers retail tenants some location choices in .the Bowmanville
marketplace other than the Bowmanville West Town Centre.
• Permitting medium-format retail uses on the subject lands is appropriate
from an ufian form perspective. Many of the permitted highway
commercial uses, including the proposed RONA, are larger format uses by
nature. Broadening the range of medium format uses in this location is
appropriate.
9.2.3 Smaller Retail Format and Uses
The applicants are also seeking a broader range of general retail uses that would
permit up to 6 smaller retail tenants in home accessories, electronics, and
apparel as follows:
• Up to 20,000 ftZ of space for stores between 5,000 ftZ and 10,000 ftZ.
• Up to 15,000 ftZ of space for stores between 2,000 ftZ and 5,000 ftZ.
Staff can support a smaller retail format for the following reasons:
• Successful commercial developments typically contain on a variety of floor
space sizes to attract a diversified group of retailers. While larger retails
act as the anchors to draw customers, smaller retailers will cluster in the
area, relying on the drawing power of larger chains.
• A maximum of 5 units are possible for the smallest floor plate. This is onlyy
15,000 ft. Z out of the total project of over 200,000 ftZ, of which 144,000 ft`
is estimated to be retail uses (inclusive of RONA).
• A review of the retail inventory for Downtown Bowmanville indicates that
there are very few existing stores with a floor area over 2,500 ftZ and even
fewer over 5,000 ftZ in size. It is staffs view that with the restrictions on
smaller units in the Bowmanville West Town Centre, the limited number of
smaller retail units in this project should not have a negative impact on the
downtown.
• Staff have had several inquiries from potential smaller tenants on the
subject lands, that will not locate in a downtown environment.
9.3 Financiallnstitutions
9.3.1 Although the revised Highway Commercial Area policies specifically do not
permit banks, the applicant applied to permit credit union with adrive-through
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facility on the subject lands. The Commercial Policy Review identified financial
institutions as a key anchor for downtown areas and as such has limited the
number of banks in the Bowmanville West Town Centre to two.
9.3.2 Staff have reviewed this matter and are prepared to support a credit union on the
subject lands for the following reasons.
• The policy direction. in the Commercial Policy Review towards retaining
banks in downtown Bowmanville was designed to maintain a vibrant range
of existing uses in the downtown area. While financial institutions provide
an important anchor function for downtowns the proposal would not attract
an existing bank out of the downtown.
• The Commercial Policy Review limits new financial institutions to two in
the Bowmanville West Town Centre. There are few other opportunities in
this area for the credit union to locate.
• Drive-through facilities are appropriate in Highway Commercial Areas
since there are no compatibility issues with adjacent land uses. The site
also offers sufficient space for adrive-through facility.
Staff would place a provision in the enabling Zoning By-law that would only
permit a credit union on the subject lands that is not currently represented in
Bowmanville at this time.
9.4 Addressing the Bowmanville BIA Concerns
9.4.1 The Bowmanville BIA feels that population growth for the additional floor space
as proposed by the applicant has not been realized. As a clarification, the
applicant is not requesting additional floor space beyond the 6,050 mZ (65,000
ft) that was allocated to the property through the Commercial Policy Review.
From a retail perspective, the applicant has simply requested only floor space
and use flexibility.
The retail market impact study conducted for the Commercial Policy Review was
predicated on a "worst case scenario" of all approved floor space in West
Bowmanville being developed by 2008. Although our retail market analyst
advised that the proposed floor space in West Bowmanville could be
accommodated, the market principle of natural phasing would result in the space
being constructed over a longer period of time.
A wide variety of uses with no retail thresholds are currently permitted as of right.
The Commercial Policy Review assumed a maximum 65,000 ftz of retail space on
the site (exclusive of RONA).
9.4.2 Staff have reviewed the Ontario Municipal Board decision for Pythbow
Development Limited as rendered in 1985 on the subject lands. The decision did
not provide any policy guidance, floor space limits, or use provisions, but merely
expanded the zoned limits for highway commercial uses. While the BBIA feels
that the provisions remain relevant today, the retail environment has evolved
during the last 25 years. It should be noted that no Department Store or grocery
store would be permitted.
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9.4.3 While the layoffs at General Motors in Oshawa and higher fuel prices are very
unfortunate and may have some residual impacts on the Municipality, they are
part of the larger economic forces beyond the local scope of land use planning;
however, the goal of the proposal is to create additional opportunity for retail
uses to locate in Clarington, which should benefit our residents since they won't
have to travel further to reach these opportunities and hence reducing their
gasoline consumption.
9.4.4 Staff also met with representatives of the Bowmanville BIA to discuss their
concerns and clarify the intent of the applications. Staff reiterated that the goal of
the approvals was provide more flexibility for the subject lands while still
maintaining sufficient differentiation between Downtown Bowmanville, West
Bowmanville, and this location.
9.5 Revision to the Environmental Protection Limits
9.5.1 An Environmental Impact Study (EIS) was prepared in December 2005 by
Aquafor Beech on behalf of the Municipality and the applicant to determine the
whether redefining the "EP" zoning limits for the Bowmanville Creek floodplain
had any detrimental impacts on the natural environment. The study examined
the impacts of:
+ potential for creek contamination and impacts on fisheries by stormwater from
the development;
• impacts of removing the former C.N. Rail spur line elevated rail bed and
bridge over Bowmanville Creek;
• lighting impacts .from the development on wildlife habitat and corridor
functions; and,
• changes to flooding characteristics as a result of filling and construction within
the floodplain.
9.5.2 The study concluded that the "EP" limits could be redefined without causing a
negative environmental impact on the natural environment, the Bowmanville
Creek fishery; and the flood storage capacity of the valley. The study concluded
that the new limits of the environmental protection zoning should be placed along
the 83.1 m contour. The new limit of the "C5-14" zone implements this
recommendation and is supported by CLOCA.
9.5.3 The study identified that the following mitigation measures be implemented
through site plan approval of the property:
• a stormwater management report addressing quantity, quality, and any other
concerns identified as a result of stormwater discharge into the receiving
watercourse;
• approval of erosion and sedimentation control plans for construction; and,
• limitations on the outdoor storage of materials and construction of necessary
containment measures.
Staff would advise that study recommendations on stormwater management
relating to the RONA development were implemented through site .plan approval
for that development.
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9.5.4 CLOCA has requested that the Holding (H) symbol be placed on the area zoned
for the expanded commercial development area, to ensure that the applicant
prepares a final grading survey for approval by CLOCA.
9.5.5 Although a portion of the RONA parking area has environmental protection
zoning, the recommendations of the Environmental impact Study as they pertain
to the RONA property are being implemented by rezoning the "EP-2" portion of
the property to "C5".
9.6 Private Ooen Space Amenity Area
9.6.1 The Clarington Official Plan requires that all valleyland be dedicated gratuitously
to the Municipality. Through a previous site plan application, the applicant has
already dedicated 4.3 hectares of valleyland associated with these land holdings
to the Municipality; however, the applicant wishes to retain a 1.6 hectare portion
of valleyland as private open space amenity area immediately east of the
commercial area to be used in association with the proposed hotel and fitness
centre. The amenity area is proposed to consist of walking trails and fitness
stations with exercise equipment. The area would also be replanted with trees
and naturalized areas. A copy of the proposed private open space amenity area
is contained in Attachment 2.
9.6.2 Although the Municipality typically does not permit valleyland areas to remain in
private ownership, Staff are prepared to grant an exception on the following
basis.
• The proposed private open space amenity area would only be operated in
conjunction with a hotel and convention facility/banquet hall. The amenity
area would consist of walking trails and fitness stations, which could be
viewed as an accessory use in this instance. Hotel patrons could use the
facility for exercise and relaxation purposes. The amenity area would also
serve an accessory outdoor fitness function to a fitness centre. Finally, a
convention facility or banquet hall could use the area for weddings and
relaxation purpose a well. From this perspective, the amenity area can be
considered an accessory use.
• As an exception to the Municipality's policies, it could be viewed as an
incentive to attract a significant hotel project. It is suggested that the hotel be
a minimum of 100 rooms in size.
• The applicant has satisfied CLOCA that the grades for the area will not be
increased not that the equipment has any negative impact on the natural
environment. Potential spring flooding would not have any negative impact
on the amenity area.
• These gardens, trail system and outdoor fitness facility would be used as an
asset to the open space system.
• There should be a sunset date to attract such a hotel after which the lands
should be transferred to the Municipality. It is recommended that the
proponent be given 6 years.
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10.0 CONCLUSIONS
10.1 In consideration of the comments received from circulated agencies and review
of the proposal, subject to appropriate arrangements with respect to the private
open space, it is recommended that the application to amend the Clarington
Official Plan and Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, be APPROVED.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 -Key Map
Attachment 2 -Proposed Private Open Space Amenity Area
Attachment 3 -Amendment 54 to the Clarington Official Plan and By-law
Attachment 4 -Zoning By-law Amendment
Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Glenn Genge, D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited
Sam Cohen, Torgan Group
Joe Cavallo, Shell Canada Products Limited
Robert Hann, Halloway Holdings Limited
Robert DeGasperis, Metrus Properties Inc.
Catherine Spears, Catherine Spears & Associates Inc.
Edgar Lucas, Bowmanville Business Improvement Area
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW No. 2008-
being a By-Law to adopt Amendment No. 54 to the Clarington Official Plan
WHEREAS Section 17(22) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, authorizes the
Municipality of Clarington to pass by-laws for the adoption or repeal of Official Plans and
Amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems
it advisable to amend the Clarington Official Plan to permit a greater variety of retail
uses and size formats, one financial institution, redefined limits to the environmental
protection areas, and a private open space amenity area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That Amendment No. 54 to the Clarington Official Plan, tieing the attached
Explanatory Text, is hereby adopted;
2. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing hereof.
By-Law read a first time this day of 2008
By-Law read a second time this day of 2008
By-Law read a third time and finally passed this day of 2008
Jim Abernethy, Mayor
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
AMENDMENT NO. 54
TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to permit a greater range of retail
formats within a proposed Highway Commercial development. The
additional uses would consist of medium format retail stores with a
minimum gross floor area of 929 m2, small retail stores with a
minimum gross floor area of 465 m2, small retail stores with a
minimum gross floor area of 232 mz, one financial institution, and
private open space amenity area.
BASIS: The application is based on an Official Plan Amendment application
(COPA 2005-0010) submitted by Bowmanville Creek
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ACTUAL
AMENDMENT: The Municipality of Clarington Official Plan is hereby amended
as follows:
By including an exception to Section 23.14 to create Section
23.14.9 as follows:
"23.14.9 Notwithstanding Section 10.8.1, in addition to
permitted Highway Commercial uses, the following shall be
permitted on the lands located east of Waverly Road, south
of Baseline Road legally described as Part of Lots 12 and
13, Broken Front Concession, Former Town of Bowmanville:
a) general retail uses for the property are limited to:
i) a maximum of 3,700mz of gross floor space for
medium format retail uses with a floor space
between 929 mZ and a maximum gross floor area
of 2,500 mZ per unit;
ii) a maximum of 1,900 m2 of gross floor space for
stores with a gross floor area between 465 mZ and
929 m2 per unit;
iii) a maximum of 1,400 m2 of gross -floor space for
stores with a gross floor area between 232 mz and
465 mZ per unit;
b) one credit union not present in the Bowmanville
Urban Area prior to July 14, 2008; and
c) private open space amenity area for use in
conjunction with a hotel containing at least 100 rooms
constructed prior to December 31, 2014".
2. By amending Map A3 as indicated on Exhibit "A" attached to
this amendment.
IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan as
amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply
in regard to this amendment.
INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan as
amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in
regard to this amendment.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO.2008-
being a By-Law to amend ey-Law 843, 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 former Town of
Newcastle in accordance with applications COPA 2005-0010 and ZBA 2005-0058 to
permit a greater variety of retail uses and size formats, one financial institution,
redefined limits to the environmental protection areas, and a private open space
amenity area;
AND WHEREAS said by-law is passed pursuant to Section 24(2) of the Planning Act,
whereby it would not come into effect until such time as Official Plan Amendment No. 54
is approved by the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and that
decision is final;
.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1, Section 20.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS -SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL
(C5) ZONE" is hereby amended by introducing a new Sub-Section 20.4.14 as
follows:
"20.4.14 SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION (CS-14) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 20.1, those lands zoned CS-14 on the Schedules to this
ey-law shall be used subject to the following definitions and permitted uses:
a) Definitions
Credit Union shall mean a corporation incorporated as a credit union or
caisse populaire under the Credit Unions and Caisee Populaires Act.
Clothing shall mean a building or part of a building which is used for the
retail sale of clothing, apparel, and/or related fashion accessories.
Drive-Through Facility shall mean the use of land, buildings or
structures, or part thereof, to provide or dispense products or services,
either wholly or in part, through a window or an automated machine, to
customers remaining in motor vehicles which are located in a stacking
lane. Adrive-through facility may be established in combination with other
permitted non-residential uses.
Furniture and Home Furnishings shall mean a building or part of a
building which is used for the retail sale of furniture, home furnishings, and
accessories.
Home Electronics shalt mean a building or part of a building which is used
for the retail sale of household electronics.
Major Appliances shall mean a building or part of a building which is used
for the retail sale of major household appliances.
Medium Format Retail Store shall mean a building or part of a building
having a minimum total floor area of 929 mZ and a maximum floor area of
2,500 m2, in which goods, wares, merchandise or related services are
offered or kept for sale at retail or on a rental basis.
Office Furniture and Supplies shall mean a building or part of a building
which is used for the retail sale of office fumiture, office electronics, and
office supplies.
Pets and Pet Supplies shall mean a building or part of a building which is
used for the retail sale of pets and pet supplies.
Sporting Goods shall mean a building or part of a building which is used for
the retail sale of sporting goads and related cothing and apparel.
Stacking Lane shall mean a queuing lane for motor vehicles which is
located on the same lot as the. drive-through facility and which is
separated from other motor vehicle traffic on the same lot by barriers or
curbs.
b. Residential Uses
Prohibited
c. Non-Residential Uses
i) an eating establishment;
ii) an eating establishment-take-out;
iii) an eating establishment with adrive-through facility;
iv) a credit union not represented in the Bowmanville Urban Area prior to
July 14, 2008;
v) a garden or nursery sales establishment;
vi) a hotel, motel, or motor hotel containing a minimum of 100 rooms;
vii) a medium format store containing a furniture and home furnishings,
major appliances, motor vehicle equipment and supply
establishments, office furniture and supplies, home electronics,
clothing, pets and pet supplies, or sporting goods;
viii) a retail commercial establishment;
ix) a place of entertainment;
x) a private club;
x) a tavern; and
xii) a veterinarian.
d. Regulations for Non-Residential Uses
i) A combined maximum of 6,050 m2 of total floor area shall be
permitted for non-residential uses contained in Section 20.4.14 (c) vii
and in Section 20.4.14 (c) viii.
ii) A maximum total floor area of 3,716 mz is permitted for medium
format stores.
iii) For retail commercial establishments a maximum total floor area of
1,858 mZ is permitted for stores containing between a minimum
gross Floor area of 465 mZ and a maximum gross floor area of 929
mZ per unit,.
iv) For retail commercial establishments a maximum of 1,40D mZ is
permitted for stores containing a minimum gross floor area of 232
m and a maximum gross floor area of 465 m2 per unit.
v) With the exception of food sold in an eating establishment, the sale of
food and supermarket items are not permitted within non-residential
uses contained in Section 20.4.14 (c) viii.
vi) Notwithstanding Section 19.3 (f), where a building has a total floor
area less than 500 mZ or abuts an EP zone, the exterior side yard
setback of such a building shall be a minimum of 5 metres.
e. Regulations for Drive-Through Facilities
Where adrive-through facility is permitted, the following requirements
shall apply:
i) A stacking lane shall be provided and maintained on fhe Ict on
which the drive-through facility is located which shall have a
minimum length of 72 metres, a minimum width of 3 metres and
any entrance to the stacking lane shall be located a minimum of 18
metres from the limit of a public street.
ii) No part of a stacking lane shall be so located that at any time any
motor vehicle which uses it may block, impede or intertere with fhe
use of any parking space required to be provided on the lot on
which the drive-through facility is located.
iii) No portion of the stacking lane shall be located between a building
and a street line.
iv) Notwithstanding Section 20.4.14 (e) (i), the minimum length for a
stacking lane for adrive-through facility associated with a credit
- union is 24 metres."
2. Section 5.2 °SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS -ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP)
ZONE" is hereby amended by introducing a new Sub-Section 5.2.16 as follows:
°5.2.16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EXCEPTION (EP-16) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 5.1, those lands zoned EP-16 on the Schedules to this By-
law shall only be developed and used for a private landscaped open space amenity
area containing walking trails, gardens and outdoor ftness equipment in
association with a hotel containing a minimum of 100 rooms to be constructed prior
to December 31, 2014. No playing fields, buildings, or structures are permitted."
3. Schedule "3" to By-Law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone designation from:
"Special Purpose Commercial (C5) Zone" to "Special Purpose Commercial
Exception (CS-14) Zone";
"Special Purpose Commercial (CS) Zone" to "Environmental Protection (EP) Zone';
"Holding -Special Purpose Commercial ((H)C5) Zone" to "Special Purpose
Commercial Exception (C5-14) Zone";
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone" to "Special Purpose Commercial
(C5) Zone";
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone" to "Holding -Special Purpose
Commercial Exception ((H)C5-14) Zone";
"Environmental Protection (EP) Zane" to "Special Purpose Commercial Exception
(C5-14) Zone"
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone" to "Special Purpose Commercial
Excepticn (C5-14) Zone";
"Environmental Protection Exception (EP-2) Zone" to "Environmental Protection
(EP) Zone" ;and
"Environmental Protection (EP) Zone" to "Holding -Environmental Protection
Exception ((H)EP-16) Zone"
as shown on the attached Schedule "A" hereto.
4• Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-Law.
6. This By-Law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Sections 24, 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
By-Law read a first time this
By-Law read a second time this
By-Law read a third time and finally passed this
day of
2008
day of 2008
day of 2008
Jim Abernethy, Mayor
Patti L. Barrie, Clerk
This is Schedule "A" to By-law 2008-
-. passed this day of , 2008 A.D.
Zoning to Remain"EP"
® Zoning Change From "EP-2" To "EP"
~~ Zoning Change From "C5" To "EP"
®Zoning Change From "EP" To "(H)EP-16"
®Zoning Change From "EP-2' To 'C5"
Zoning Change From "EP-2" To " C5-14"
®Zoning Change From "EP" To "(H)C5-14"
®Zoning Change From "C5" To "C5-14"
®Zoning Change From "(H)C5" To "C5-14"
Jim Abernethy, Mayor BOWMANVILLE
Potti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk