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Home My WebLink AboutPD-19-98oN:oevs~ose.cnPTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT PUBLIC MEETING Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee File # ~lq ~~=~ ~ ~ ~ 95 Date: Monday, February 16, 1998 Res. # yP i'~ ' 9~} ' ~ a' Report #: PD-19-98 File #: DEV 97-095 By-law # Subject: REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS APPLICANT: ANNDALE PROPERTIES LIMITED PART LOT 31, BROKEN FRONT CONCESSION, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON DOWN ROAD, COURTICE Recommendations: RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD-19-98 be received; 2. THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63 submitted by David Holmes on behalf of Anndale Properties Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and, 3. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 1. APPLICATION DETAILS 1.1 Applicant: Anndale Properties Limited 1.2 Agent: David Holmes 1.3 Application: From "Agricultural (A) Zone" and "Holding - General Industrial (H(M2)) Zone" to an appropriate zone permitting a driving range, practice area, mini-putt course, and club house facility ~~~ n REPORT NO.: PD-19-98 PAGE 2 1.4 Site Area: 17.5 hectares (43.2 acres) 2. LOCATION 2.1 The subject lands are located at the southwest corner of Darlington Park Road and Down Road, adjacent to the Darlington Provincial Park. The applicant's land holdings total 17.5 hectares (43.2 ac). The property in legal terms is known as Part Lot 31, Broken Front Concession in the former Township of Darlington. 3. BACKGROUND 3.1 On December 8, 1997, David Holmes filed an application on behalf of Anndale Properties Limited with the Municipality of Clarington to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63. The purpose of the application is to change the current zoning from "Agricultural (A) Zone" and "Holding -General Industrial (H(M2)) Zone" to an appropriate zone permitting a driving range, practice area, mini-putt course, and club house facility. 4. EXISTING AND SURROUNDING USES 4.1 Existing Uses: Vacant land 4.2 Surrounding Uses: East: Agricultural lands North: Highway 401 West: Darlington Provincial Park South: Lake Ontario 5. OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES 5.1 Within the 1991 Durham Region Official Plan, the subject land are designated "Major Open Space System -Waterfront". Permitted uses bll REPORT NO.: PD-19-98 PAGE 3 includeconsenration, recreation, reforestation, agricultural, andfarm-related uses. These areas shall be primarily developed as "people places" with the exception of significant natural areas which will be protected in their natural states. Waterfront development shall not negatively impact environmentally sensitive areas and wildlife habitat. The application appears to conform to the Durham Region Official Plan. 5.2 Within the Clarington Official Plan, the subject lands are designated "Open Space System -Waterfront Greenway". Lands within this designation shall be used for passive and active recreational uses, compatible tourism uses, conservation, and agriculture. The Municipality will strive to protect the unique physical and natural features of the area. Any new development within this designation must ensure public access to the waterfront, protect natural and cultural heritage features, and ensure land use compatibility. The proposal appears to conform to the Official Plan policies. 5.3 The plan also calls for the establishment of a continuous waterfront trail for walking and cycling purposes along the Lake Ontario waterfront. The waterfront trail will connect with other trails, corridors, and natural areas within the Municipality and adjacent municipalities. 6. ZONING BY-LAW CONFORMITY 6.1 The property is currently zoned "Agricultural (A)" and "Holding -General Industrial (H(M2))". In order for the proposal to be considered, the applicant has submitted this rezoning application. 7. PUBLIC NOTICE AND SUBMISSION 7.1 Pursuant to Council's resolution and requirements of the Planning Act, the appropriate signage acknowledging the application was erected on the subject lands. The required notice was mailed to each landowner within the prescribed distance. 7.2 As of the writing of this report, no letters have been received regarding this application. A representative of Darlington Provincial Park met with Staff 612 REPORT NO.: PD-19-98 and voiced the following concerns: • Noise and lighting from the driving range may impact users at the Park. • Security between the driving range and the Park is an issue. An appropriate fence would have to be installed along the common property boundary. • Lot grading and drainage cannot adversely impact the Park area. • The area consisting of Darlington Provincial Park, McLaughlin Nature Reserve, and Oshawa Second Marsh functions as a major stopover for migrating birds. Any intrusion into the area would have an impact on this ecological function. • Driving ranges generally install nets to contain flying golf balls. Migrating birds could become entangles within these nets. PAGE 4 8. AGENCY COMMENTS 8.1 The application was circulated to solicit comments from other relevant agencies. The Clarington Fire Department has no objections provided that: • an on-site water supply that conforms with the Ontario Fire Marshall's Guidelines is provided; and, • the turning radius in front of the building must comply with the Ontario Building Code. 8.2 The Clarington Public Works Department -Engineering Division objects to the proposal on the following basis. The proposal cannot be permitted on Down Road until the roadway and all related facilities have been upgraded. The surface width, surface type, structural profile, illumination, and drainage facilities on Down Road must all be upgraded to a standard which is adequate to accommodate both existing traffic and the anticipated traffic that will be generated by this development. The ~~~ REPORT NO.: PD-19-98 PAGE 5 Municipality has not approved the expenditure of funds for the above-noted works and the required improvements have not been included in the Municipality's Development Charge By-Law. 8.3 The Clarington Public Works Department -Parks Division has indicated that an appropriate parkland dedication will be required along Lake Ontario. This dedication will be taken adjacent to the shoreline and will form part of the Waterfront Trail. In addition, all hazard lands (top of bank, bluff, and beach areas) must be dedicated gratuitously to the Municipality. 8.4 The Clarington Public Works Department -Building Division has no objections to the proposal. 8.5 Prior to providing detailed comments, the Durham Regional Health Department requires a site servicing plan and sewage system design plan to be prepared by the applicant. 8.6 The Ministry of Transportation has no objections in principle to the application provided that: • all lighting is directed down and away from Highway 401; • there is adequate protection from golf balls entering the highway right-of-way; and, • the appropriate sign and land use permits are obtained by the applicant. 8.7 Comments to the application are still outstanding from the following agencies: • Durham Regional Planning Department • Durham Regional Public Works Department • Central Lake Ontario Conservation • Ministry of Natural Resources • Ontario Hydro • C.N. Rail 614 REPORT NO.: PD-19-98 PAGE 6 9. STAFF COMMENTS 9.1 As the purpose of this report is to satisfy the requirements for the Public Meeting under the Planning Act, and taking into consideration all of the outstanding comments, it is respecttully requested that this report be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report. Respectfully submitted, Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P., Director of Planning and Development Reviewed by, W. H. Stockwell Chief Administrative Officer RH*FW*cd Attach. February 4, 1998 Attached #1 -Key Map Attached #2 -Proposed Site Plan Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: David Holmes Anndale Properties Limited 864 York Mills Road Toronto, Ontario M3B 1Y4 - 61~ ATTACHMENT ~1- ® SUBJECT SITE LOT 31 LOT 30 LOT 29 LOT 28 ~ 'CANADIAN PA~IFIC RAILWAYI _ ~ _ ~ ' ii ~ .~ ~, ~ - ~IG~S 'GOAD '~ U _~ ~ ~ ~ Z i o -~ - _ BA- ~rINE ROADS I ~ ~ ~ _ _ --- _ _ -__~ HIGHWAY 4 ~---__- ~I ar O ,_ ~_ 01 ,-~~~ - _~-__ _ :,_ q ; , ~, D H SF -_/ ___ W ~ i ~O~qN ,~ < --' ~~ n x~~ p { ~'9~TOA~~ fTt i - ~ i O Q I /~/' ~~~ ' U Z ~ ~ ~/~ qy~ ti ~ Z j ~ I _ ~ o o ~~ ~~~~~~, ~ ~' ~ I~ Z __ ~ W ~ ' ~ Y m LAKE ONTARIO ........., N ,, ~\ COURTICE DEV. 97-095 KEY MAP bib •. ATTACHMENT #t? ~~~~ a a~l~ y3f~n\ NP19N11btl0 ~ O W ~ iy I I Z _~ I ~ Y 10 Q Z I ~~~ ~ ~ _II~ .,OI ~1 fr~9 .. ¢ ¢ , e, / T Q a Y~ b R ~ `. I dt W i~ W Q Q O U ~~ ~ O ~~ 'Ofl d ~ ~ '13906 _ O U I O r Iz~ a a -~ i o 0 ,.~ ~ o Y O O _~l~l . `` I t n r ,.~ ~. 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