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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD-149-87-~~y~.""'~'~~~~~-,,1 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE ,, ~'~~~~~-' ~ REPORT ~~ ~`~ (~EEflf~i: General Purpose and Administration Committee (~~ i ~~.~~~~a File # ~ b Res. # _ / '~;~~ a ~~',~ =S",% By-Law # ~°~`~ -z4~ DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 1987 T #: PD-149-87 FILE #: 85-59/ND, OP 2.2.2(1) & DEV 85-47 CT: APPLICATION TO AMEND TOWN OF NEWCASTLE OFFICIAL PLAN - FILE: 85-59/ND APPLICATION TO AMEND COURTICE SOUTH NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN FILE: OP 2.2.2(1) REZONING APPLICATION - FILE: DEV 85-47 JARIGAY INVESTMENTS LIMITED PART LOT 28, CONCESSION 2, FORMER TWP. OF DARLINGTON RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD-149-87 be received; and 2. THAT Staff Reports PD-193-86, PD-258-86 and PD-17-87 be lifted from the table and received for information; and 3. THAT Council consider the attached request in respect of a proposed Official Plan Amendment, Neighbourhood Development Plan Amendment and Rezoning as outlined by the planning consultant for the applicant in his letter of March 17, 1987 and provide direction to Staff; and 4. THAT a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to the applicant and the interested parties indicated hereto. BACKGROUND: Un January 19, 1987, the General Purpose and Administration Committee considered Staff Report PD-17-87 (Attachment No. 1 hereto). The Report recommended that Staff Reports PD-285-86 and PD-193-86 (Attachments 2 and 3 respectively) be lifted from the table and received for information, and that the applications for Official Plan Amendment, ...2 --~ ~~~~ REPORT NU.: PD-149-87 Page 'L Neighbourhood Development Plan Amendment and rezoning submitted by Jarigay Investments Limited be denied. Committee resolved (Resolution #GPA-43-87) to adopt the recommendations in Report PD-17-87. However, at the request of the applicant's solicitor, Council resolved (Resolution #C-67-87) on January 26, 1987 to table the Staff Report for four (4) months. Staff have rnet with the applicant's solicitor and planning consultant to discuss the proposed development. On March 17, 1987, the planning * consultant submitted a letter to the Planning Department (Attachment 4) proposing alternatives by which the subject applications could be handled. Staff note that the applicant has acquired the lot directly to the east of the lands subject of the applications, but that the second lot to the east which is currently designated and zoned "Special Purpose Commercial" has not been acquired. The acquisition of the new lot increases the total area of the applicant's site to 0.4 hectares (1 acre), and the total frontage along Highway No. 2 to 45.6 metres (149.67 feet). As of the writing of this Report, the applicant has not submitted a revised site plan to the Planning Department. CUNINIENT Staff have reviewed the proposal submitted by the applicant's planning consultant and have the following comments to offer for Committee's consideration: 1. Point 1 proposes the redesignation of the site to permit a convenience commercial and gas bar development in the Official Plan and Neighbourhood Development Plan, be accomplished by either a "Notwithstanding" clause under the "Special Purpose Commercial" provisions or by a specific redesignation of the site. Staff do not feel that the "Notwithstanding" clause is an appropriate approach, given that the proposed uses are not of a Special Purpose Commercial nature. Staff would prefer the latter alternative, being the site specific ...3 --_.. /L /~ REPORT NO.: PD-149-87 Page 3 redesignation. The site would require redesignation to "Residential" in the Town of Newcastle Official Plan and to "Convenience Commercial" in the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan. 'L. Point 2 proposes the site be rezoned, subject to a Holding Symbol in the By-law. Staff have no objection in principle to this proposal, inasmuch as it would be consistent with the Town's use of the holding symbol on other sites. 3. Point 3 proposes that the Official Plan and Neighbourhood Development Plan amendments, and the rezoning not be brought into effect until such time as a Development Agreement between the Town and the applicant has been finalized. Development of the site would not proceed until the Agreement had been executed and no application for the removal of the Holding Symbol would be made until full municipal services are available, or until additional land is assembled making the interim development of the site on private services feasible and a Servicing Agreement with the Region has been executed with respect to future connections to municipal services. The approach being proposed would involve Committee resolving to approve the applications to amend the Official Plan, the Neighbourhood Development Plan, and By-law 84-63. At such time as a Development Agreement with the applicant has been finalized, a recommendation to approve the Official Plan Amendment could be forwarded by Council to the Region. Upon Regional Council adoption of the Official Plan amendment, documents to amend the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan and By-law 84-63 could be forwarded to Council for final approval. Notwithstanding the comments submitted by the planning consultant, Staff continue to be of the opinon that approval of the subject application is premature given that it is the intent of both the Region and the Town Official Plans that commercial development within designated urban areas proceed on full municipal services. As Staff has indicated in previous ...4 /v ~~J REPORT NU.: PD-149-87 Page 4 reports, the Region of Durham Health Unit has requested that no high volume water uses be permitted to establish on the subject site. Staff are concerned that such a restriction on uses would undermine the development's ability to provide convenience commercial services to the surrounding area. Staff note, however, that a revised site plan has not as yet been submitted by the applicant and therefore comments from various agencies, including the Health Unit, are therefore not available for the expanded site. Staff further reference Council's resolution of March 23, 1987 (Resolution #C-309-87) requesting Staff to bring forward a report on the implications of changing the land use designation of the area east of Courtice Road within the Courtice Urban Area. The removal of the area east of Courtice Road from the urban area would affect the ultimate availability of municipal services to the subject site. As well, it would result in anon-complying use being located outside the urban area and further would bring into question the need for the proposed development should surrounding lands not develop for urban residential purposes. With respect to the second property on Highway No. 2 designated and zoned "Special Purpose Commercial" which has not been acquired by the applicant, Staff note that development of this parcel for Special Purpose Commercial uses in isolation would not be appropriate should the subject application for convenience commercial gas bar uses be approved. A redesignation and rezoning of this property to either "Residential" or "Convenience Commercial" would be possible. Staff note as well that Section 3.14(d) of By-law 84-63 requires that commercial parking spaces be set back at least 1.5m from the boundaries of a residential zone. Should the subject property be redesignated and rezoned to "Residential", the applicant may need to acquire a strip of land along the rear of the property to maintain the required setback from the proposed parking spaces at the south end of the property. A copy of this Staff Report has been forwarded to the owner of the subject property. ...5 /~i/~ REPORT NO.: PD-149-87 Page 5 Given the factors discussed above, it is suggested that Council give consideration to the proposal submitted by the applicant's planning consultant as outlined in his letter of March 17, 1987 with respect to possible opt ions for the approval of the subject applications for Official Plan Amendment, Neighbourhood Development Plan Amendment and Rezoning and provide appropriate direction to Staff. Respectfu JAS*TTE*jip *Attach. May 7, 1987 CC: Mr. Ron Armstrong c/o Jones & Jones Barristers & Solicitors 130 King Street East OSHAWA, Ontario L1H 1B6~1 Mr. Frank C. Reid R.R. #6 BUWMANVILLE, Ontario L1C 3K7N Mr. John Nicholson Ms. Karen Lomax R.R. #6 BOWMANVILLE, Ontario L1C 3K7~ Recommended for presentation to the Committee Lawrence otseff Chi of A i i trati ve Officer .. CC: Mr. Richard Gay Ashley 333 Co. Ltd. 97 Athol Street OSHAWA, Ontario L1H 7V4N Mr. Bob Macaulay Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. 586 Eglinton Avenue East Suite 604 TORONTO, Ontario M4P 1P2 Director of Planning .. .. `, f .. ~: i~:~S~"~~ hEETING: DAIS: RQ'ORT #: SUB.ECT: REPORT File # Res_ # By-Law # General Purpose and Administration Committee Monday, January 19, 1987 PD-17-87 FILE #: 85-59/NU, OEV 85-47 & OP 2.2.2(i) APPLICATION TO AMEND THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE OFFICIAL PLAN - FILE: 85-59/NO APPLICATION TO AMEND THE COURTICE SOUTN IEIGHSOURH000 OEVQOPMENT PLAN FILE: OP 2.2.2(1) REZONING APPLICATION - FILE: OEV 85-47 JARIGAY INYESTMENTS LIMITED PART LOT 28, CONCESSION 2, DARLINGTON (COURTICE URBAN AREA) RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended .that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. 2. THAT Report PO=17-87 be received; and THAT Staff Reports PD-193-86 and PD-285-86 be lifted from the table and received for information; and 3. THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle recommends that Official Plan Amendment Application 85-59/ND submitted by Jarigay Investments be denied; and 4. THAT the Application to amend the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan and Rezoning Application DEV 85-47 submitted by Jarigay Investments Limited be denied; and 5. THAT a copy of this Staff Report, Staff Reports PD-193-86 and PD-285-8b, and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of D urham. ...2 BACKG RUUNO: On July 21, 1986 and December 1, 1986, the General Purpose and Administration Committee considered Staff Reports PD-193-86 and PD- 285-86 * respectively (attached). The recommendations in Report PD-193-86 were as follows: "1. THAT Report PD-193-86 be received; and 2. THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle recommends that Official Plan Amendment Application 85-59/ND submitted by J arigay Investments Limited be~denied as premature; and 3. THAT a copy of Council's decision with respect to this matter be forwarded to the Region of Durham, the applicant and the interested parties indicated hereto." Committee resolved to table Repo rt PD-193-86. Report PO-285-86 recommended that Staff Report PD-193-86 be lifted from the table and the recommendations therein adopted. Committee resolved to table the report fora period of six (6) weeks at the request of the applicant. On December 5, 1986, the Planning Department received the following letter from the applicant's agent: "Mr. Richard Gay on behalf of Jarigay Investments Limited has compiled several proposals for the Town of Newcastle for comments on the above-noted report. Proposal No. 5 is the latest proposal for the General Purpose and Administration Committee with comments from various Departments. As Designers for Mr. Gay, I wish to rebuke as follows: Ministry of Transportation and Communications 1. Underground gasoline fuel storage tanks shall be more than 105 feet from the Highway #2 centre line. 2. Signage shown at 10' from the property line is acceptable by O~rner. 3. Owner shall undertake to provide -Site Servicing Plan on an approved Site Scheme. ...3 ~. Page 3 Town of Newcastle Planning Staff 1. Regarding Parking: Proposed Building shall be reduced by 15m2 to comply with by-law re 25 parking spaces. 2. Parking spaces are smaller then suggested re Section 3.14(a) of By-law 84-63, which I understand is presently under review, but do comply with acceptable sizes from all other municipalities in the Region of Durham including the City of Oshawa whose requirements are 9' x 19'. Shown on Plan are spaces of 9' x 20'. 3. Gas Bar and Kiosk: circulation between the two entrances was not intended. 4. Loading spaces comply to City of 'Oshawa 3.6m x 9m as opposed to 4m required by 3.11 of By-law 84-63. 5. Waiting area for loading spaces not necessary, 2 spots provided. No other municipality requires this. 6. Isle adjacent to loading spaces would be enlarged when Building area is reduced as noted in Point 1. 7. Most southerly entrance should have radius eliminated on south side. Entry from southbound traffic only, exit northbound or southbound. Fence at south side of site should terminate at the front of the existing residence. 8. Parking for the west side of the plaza between Gas Bar has larger turning radius or driveway width to facilitate entry of spaces on slight angle. 9. Refuse pick-up shall be private and shall be arranged for during hours when the plaza is closed. Therefore it will not interfere with loading spaces." COMMENT: Staff have reviewed this most recent submission from the applicant and note that there are still a number of concerns with respect to site development. These are as follows: ...4 ~.. REPORT NO.: PD-17=87 ~ Page 4 ;~% Parking - Staff noted that the parking si~aces being proposed are smaller than required by By-law 84-63. - The applicant states that the size of the parking spaces (2.74m x 6m) complies with the requirements of other municipalities and that the size requirement in 8y-law 84-63 is being reviewed. The amendment being proposed by Staff (see Report PO-14-87) would reduce the length requirement to 5.75m and the width requirement to 2.75m. The parking spaces being proposed by the applicant would comply with the reduced length requirement but would be marginally smaller than the reduced width requirement. However, Staff are satisfied that wider parking spaces would be achieved through a minor site redesign. - Staff noted that the proposed plaza would require 26 parking spaces, wh.i.le the site plan shows 25 spaces. The applicant proposes to reduce the area-of the proposed building by 15m2 to comply with the parking space requirements of By-law 84-63. However, the By-law requires 1 space per 30m2 of floor area and therefore the floor area ~of the bui 1 di ng must be reduced by 30m2. - Staff would therefore have no difficulty with the parking being proposed by the applicant provided the proposed amendments to By-law 84-63 regarding the size of parking spaces are approved by Council, and further provided that the site plan is modified to increase the width of the spaces to 2.75m and to reduce the area of the building by 30 square metres. Loading Spaces -Staff noted that the loading spaces are smaller than required, and that the waiting area would interfere with parking spaces and traffic using the most southerly entrance onto Courtice Road. - The applicant states that the proposed loading spaces comply with the requirements of the City of Oshawa, and further that n o waiting area is necessary in that such is not required by other municipalities. Staff emphasize that the requirements of By-law 84-63 have been approved by Council and all developments within the Town must conform to these requirements. Entrances - Staff noted that the most southerly entrance directly abuts the residential property to the south, and that the turning radius vaould interfere with the residence's driveway. The applicant proposes to eliminate the turning radius and restrict the traffic using the entrance. In Staff's opinion, this is an unacceptable solution in that such restrictions would be difficult to enforce, would ma'r,2 traffic circulation on-site difficult, and would be confusing to motorists using the site. As well, although By-law 84-63 currently requires commercial entrances to be at least 9rn fror~ a residential lot, Staff is proposing to reduce this requirement, but only to 7.5m (see Report p~-14-87). Staff feel that the location of ti~is commercial entrance immediately adjacent to the existing residential use is inappropriate. r .. ....'. ' I ,~~ /: Page 5 Entrances - Staff noted that the planting strip required between the subject lot and the adjacent residential lot to the south would impede visibility for traffic using the most southerly entrance. The applicant proposes to terminate the fence at the front of the residence and to restrict the entrance to southbound left turns only. Staff note that the barrier is intended to buffer the residential use from activity on the commercial site and, as stated earlier, restrictions on the use of the entrance would be confusing and difficult to enforce. Refuse Container - Staff noted that access to the refuse container is restricted and is located so as to interfere with the loading spaces. The applicant proposes to arrange for refuse pick-up when the plaza is closed. Staff note, however, that refuse pick-up could therefore be late in the evening or early in the morning and would provide considerable disturbance to the adjacent residential use during normally quiet hours. ~~Gas Bar & Kiosk - Staff noted that the gas bar and kiosk would be located so as to interfere with traffic circulation between the two entrances and the parking area on the west side of the proposed building. The applicant indicates that the driveway for this parking area would be slightly wider to facilitate angle parking. However, Staff note that if a vehicle is parked on the east side of the gas bar, the access to the parking spaces would be restricted, particularly since the applicant proposes to restrict traffic using the southern entrance. As noted in earlier reports, the Regional Health Unit has approved the on-site sewage disposal system but the approval prohibits the establishment of high volume water uses. Such restrictions would limit the plaza's ability to provide commercial services to the surrounding area. As well, it is the intent of the Durham Regional Official Plan and the Town of Newcastle Official Plan that commercial development within designated urban areas be serviced by full municipal services. Staff also note that there are no plans of subdivision currently proposed for the residentially designated lands in the vicinity of the subject site. The site plan submitted by the applicant also demonstrates the manner in which the future development of the commercially designated lands to the east would tie in with the proposed development. Staff are not satisfied from a review of the plan that the proposed development will not prejudice ._.h _ ~.,~j . ~. , ~/ . Page 6 development of the adjacent lands. As well, both the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Region of Durham Works Department have indicated that the joint development of the properties would be preferable in terms of the location of the entrances. Based on the above considerations, Staff is still of the opinion that the proposed development is premature. It is therefore recommended that Staff Reports PD-193-86 and PD-285-86 be lifted from the table and received fo r information. It is further recommended that the Region of Durham be advised that the Town recommends that Official Plan Amendment Application 85-59/ND be denied as premature. It is further recommended that the Applications to. amend the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan and for Rezoning be denied as premature. Respectfully submitted, . war s, Director of Planning Recommended for presentation to the Committee awrence otse Chief Administrative Officer JAS*TTE*jip *Attach . December 19, 1986 CC: Mr. Richard Gay Ashley 333 Company Ltd. 97 Athol Street OSHAWA, Ontario LiC 3K7 CC: Mr. Frank C. Reid R.R. #6 BOWMANVILLE, Ontario L1C 3K7 ~-~. i'~ ~'<y MEETING: DATE: RF~ORT #: St1B.>ECT: TOWN OF NEWCASTLE RE('0(ZT General Purpose and Administration Committee ATTACHMENT N0. 2~T0 ~_ REPbRT: ~ 'PD-149=87 ~ ~,.~ ... ~.,:.. Y File #_ Res_ # fay-Law # Monday, December 1, 1986 PO-285-86 FILE #: 85-59/N0, OP 2.2.2(1), OEV 85-47 APPLICATION TO AMEND TOWN OF NEWCASTLE OFFICIAL PLAN - FILE: 85-59/NO APPLICATION TO AMEND COIfRTICE SOUTH NEI6H80llRH000 OEYELOPl~NT PLAN FIl>E: OP 2.2.2(1) REZONING APPLICATION - FILE: OEY 85-47 PART LOT 28, CONCESSION 2, FORt£R TOWNSHIP OF OARLIN6TON APPLICANT: JARI6AY INVESTMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the~General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD-285-86 be received; and 2. THAT Staff Report PO-193-86 be lifted from the table and the recommendations therein approved. BACKGROUND: Un July 21, 1986, the General Purpose and Administration Committee considered Staff Report PU-193-86 which dealt with the applications for Official P]an Amendment, Neighbourhood Development Plan Amendment and Rezoning submitted by Jarigay Investments to permit the development of a Neighbourhood Commercial site and gas bar on the southeast corner of Highway No. 2 and Courtice Road {see Key N1ap)_ The recommendations in the Report were as fol loG~s: .__2 REPURT NO.: PU-285-86 1. THAT Report PU-193-86 be received; and 2. THAT the Region of Durham be advised that tt~e Town of Newcastle recommends that Official Plan Amendment Application 85=59/NU submitted by J arigay Investments Limited be denied as premature; and 3. THAT Application No. 1 to amend the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan and Rezoning Application OEV 85-47 submitted by Ja rigay Investments Limited be denied as premature; and 4. THAT a copy of Council's decision with respect to this matter be forwarded to the Region of Durham, the applicant and the interested parties indicated hereto. The applicant, Mr. Richard Gay; appe ared as a delegation at the meeting and requested that the matter be tabled to allow him to deal with the problems and concerns related to this proposal. Committee resolved (Resolution #GPA-715-86).to table the applications; this resolution was subsequently endorsed by Council on July 28, 1986 (Resolution #C-661-86 ). * The applicant submitted a revised site plan (attached) in response to the concerns identified by Staff in Report PO-193-86. Staff ci rculated the revised plan to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Region°of` Uurham~Hea'ith' Unit: ~ The' foi`lowing co~ments~on the revised plan were received: Ministry of Transportation and Communications "(i) The proposal as shown is acceptable and seems to incorporate our earlier comments of June 19, 1986 (Corridor Co ntrol Section Correspondence). {ii) There is no indication on the present plan of the location of the underground gasoline fuel storage tanks. The must be located a r,ii ni rium of 105 feet fror~~ the Ni gh~rayL centre 1 i ne. (iii ) The si gnage shown at appr oximately ~' from the property line i s not acceptable. The signage sho~m at 10' fro+:r the pronr,~ty ?inn is ac~cpta,i~ .i (iv) A previous plan indicated a parking lot/roof storm drain which does not appear on this plan. I assume this has ben deleted from the development. Any storm drains out-letting into Ministry faci 1 i ti es or right-of-way wi l 1 require an Encroachment Permit from this office. (v) All relevant permits will be required from this office prior to construction commencing." Region of Durham Health Unit "Please be advised that this Department has no objection to the above rezoning providing the daily sewage flow shall be restricted to 6.122.7 litres (1,346.8 T.GaI.) in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment Guidelines, noted on M.J. Davenport and associates Drawing No. 269-01, and that the following businesses are not located at the site: ~~ 1. Restaurants of any type, including donut shops, 2. Any type of Laundromat, 3• Eood processing establishments, 4. Hairdressing establishment. Would you please provide this Department with a list of businesses which will be permitted in this development." COMMENT Staff have reviewed the revised site plan and_th_e comments from the_ _ circu]ated agencies and .note that the applicant has been. unable to~ deal with . a1i of the site development problems identified by Staff Report PO-193-86. ~~ The following is a summary of these outstanding concerns: parking - the proposed plaza would require 26 parking spaces; the revised site plan only indicates 25 spaces - parking spaces are smaller than required by Section 3.14(a) of 8y-law 84-63 gas bar and kiosk - located so as to interfere with traffic circulation between the two entrances and the parking area on the west side of the proposed plaza ..~ '~ '. {, ... .. .. ~.t , REPORT NO.. PO-285-86 Page 4 loading spaces - loading spaces are 3.65m wide, rather than 4m wide as required by Section 3.11 of By-law 84-63 - waiting area for loading spaces would interfere with parking spaces and traffic using the most southerly entrance onto Courtice Road - loading spaces reduce the width of the aisle accessing adjacent parking spaces to below the minimum 6m required by Section 3.14(a) of By-law 84-63 entrances - the most southerly entrance directly abuts the residential property to the south. The turning radius for the entrance would encroach onto the road allowance in front of the resi denti al property, thereby interfering with the driveway entrance for the residence - Section 3.15(a) of By-law 84-63 requires a planting strip or a privacy fence along the interior lot line where a Commercial Zone abuts a Residential Zone. Such a barrier would impede visibility for traffic using the most southerly entrance - the revised site plan indicates that the most southerly . ~ entrance would only be used for the gasbar and deliveries. Staff note that such a restriction would 6e difficult to enforce and would make it difficult for vehicles to access the parking spaces on the west side .... .... .. . w . _ ...... - -~ - ... _ . ~of:..the.-.p.laza ... _ .... .. .. , .. ~ , ~, ~_ , _....... - ..._ ~..... refuse container..- access to the refuse container is restricted - located so as to interfere with loading spaces Staff note that, although the Regional i-Health tJni t has approved the on-si to sewage disposal system, the approval prohibits the establishment of high volume water uses. As previously stated by Staff in Report PD-193-86, such restrictions would limit the plaza's ability to provide commercial services to the surrounding area. As well, it is file intent of the Durham Regional Official Plan and the Newcastle Official Plan that commercial development ~rithin designated urban areas lie serviced b~~ full municipal serviceS_ Staff .. ~~ also note that there are no proposed plans of sub division currently proposed for the residentially designated lands in the vicinity of the subject site_ The revised site plan also demonstrates the manner in which the future development of the commercially-designated lands to the east would tie in with the proposed development. Staff are not satisfied from a review of the plan that the proposed development will not prejudice the future development of the adjacent lands.. As well, as Staff noted in Report PO-193-86, both the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Region of Durham Works Department have indicated that the joint development of the grope rties would be preferable in terms of the location of entrances. Based on the above considerations, Staff is still of the opinion that the proposed development is premature. It is therefore recommended that Staff Report PD-193-86 be lifted from the table and the recommendatio ns therein adopted.. Respectfully s ed, Recommended for presentation to the Committee Director of Planning Chief Administrative Officer JAS*TTE*j i p *Attach. November i7, 1986 CC: (Ylr. Kichard Gay Ashley 333 Company Ltd. 97 Athol Street USHAWA, Untario L1H 7V4 CC: t~1r_ Frank C_ Rei d K.R. 6 tiUWhIAt:V1LLE, Untario L1C 3K7 ~` ~ C` ~ : . .• .. ~ : • . : ~N ~ N~GH t ' • • ' 1 i~ , ~•Q ~ • ~ ,y, ~' ~,~~ y ~ ~ y~1' ` + i c ~ 'f ~ ~ '~ r .!<,y` ~~ _i a ~ J ~ r- ~ .. _ t ~ .-. - •r--- ~ •I i --- ~ ~ + ~ ~ . t . . t ~ ~ .y.eM•: t--Sr,.w. ,.~ - 'r L_ ; ~ ~ • ...sr.<rI - LOT 29 LOT 28 tDT 27 - _ R1 A ~~ I ~ .~ 1 ~~ .- ~~'; ! _ _ _. 4" _ ~~ _._ j y ' ~ •~y if \ 3 -\ ~~' -- ` ~; ~ ~~ i~~; Stl~JECT SIT ~' ~ ~ ~I I/ ~~ ", j , ~ r. l ~' z l~ o ~ .~~ ~~~~ . ~~: ~• ~~. ~, ~` ! i '; o ~' ;; v !; TOt~lt~! OF rlEtR.CASTLE Forrierty Totvnsh(~ of Dariington r ~. . :. _M~..,~. ~.... (YEEf ING: DATE: REPORT #: SUBJECT: TOWN OF NEWCASr~E . REPORT General Purpose and Administration Committee Monday, July 21, 1986 PO-193-86 Fj(F #~ 85-59/NO and OEV 85-47 ATTACHMENT N0. ~3 TO REPORT PD-149-87.r~~ , .. ~ ~ ~~ file #_ Res_ ~ By-law # APPLICATIUN TO AMEND TOWN OF NEWCASTLE OFFICIAL PLAN - FILE: 85-59/NO APPLICATION TO AMEND COURTICE SOUTH NEIGHSOURH000 DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATION FOR REZUNING - JARIGAY INVESTMENTS LIMITED FILE: OEV 85-47 PART LUT 28, CONCESSION 2, FORMER. TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:: 1. THAT Report PO -193-86 be received; and Z. THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle reconmends that Official Plan Amendment Application 85-59/NO submitted by Jarigay Investments Limited be denied as premature; and 3. THAT Application No. 1 to amend the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan and Rezoning Application DEV 85-47 submitted by Jarigay Investments Limi ted be denied as premature; and 4. THAl~ a copy of Council's decision with respect to this matter be forwarded to the Region of Durham, the applicant and the interested parties indicated hereto. BACKGROUND: On March 3, 1986, a Public Meeting was held with respect to the above-referenced app]ications submitted by Jarigay Investments Limited to amend the Town of Newcastle .__2 ~~ ~ REPURT NO.. PO-193-86 Page 2 Ufficial Plan, the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Pian and Zoning 8y-law 84-63. The purpose of the applications is to redesignate in the Ufficial Plan and Neighbourhood Development Plan. and to rezone a 0.31 ha (0.76 acre) lot in Part of Lot 28, Concession 2, Courtice Urban Area (see * Key Map attached) to permit the development of a 610 square metre (6,500 square foot) retail plaza and gas bar. The subject site is currently designated "Special Purpose Commercial" by the Town of Newcastle Of fi ci al Plan and the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan, and zoned "Special Purpose Commercial Exception (C5-5) Zone" by 8y-law 84-63. This zoning permits all uses permitted by the "C5" zone with the exception of a . tavern or beer, liquor or wine outlet, and reflects the zoning of the property under 8y~law 2111 of the former Township of Darlington. The property is currently used to park vehicles for the autoaabile dealership located across Courtice. Road from the site; as well, there is a single family dwelling on the lot which the applicant proposes to ~ coolish through .the development of the site. Committee also considered Staff Report PD-50-86 which noted that a number of agencies circulated with the application indicated concerns with the proposed development of the site. The Regional Works Department noted that the proposal would have to proceed with private se rvicing inasmuch as municipal sewer and water services would not be avai]able to the site. They also expressed a concern with the proposed location of entrances and requested a road widening along the Courtice Road frontage of the subject lands. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications advised that all access to the site would be restricted to Courtice Road South with no direct access to Highway No. 2. The Regional He alth Unit indicated the proposal as submitted was unsuitable_ Staff Report PO-5U-86 recommended that the subject applications be referred back to Staff for further di scussions with the applicant with respect to development of the site_ Committee resolved (Resolution rGPA-185-86) to adopt this recoamendation; this decision was subsequently approved by Council on March LU, 1986 (Resolution ~C-225-86)_ ._3 . .. REPURT NO.: PO-193-86 Page 3 The applicant subsequently submitted a,revised site plan (attached) which was circulated by Staff. The site area has been reduced to 0.29 ha (0.72 acres) due to the road widening along Courtice Road being requested by the Regional Works Oepartment. The following is a summary of the comments received. Region of Ourham Health Unit "No objection to the proposal provided the following businesses are not located at the site: 1. Restaurant of any type, including doughnut shop 2. Any type of Laundromat or dry cleaning done on the site 3. Food processing establishment 4. Hairdressing establishment." Region of Durham Works Department "The proposed entranceways onto Regional Road No. 34 are now acceptable." Ministry of Transportation and Canmunications "Although this Ministry has no obj ection to the proposed rezoning, we advise that access to the subject lands will be restricted to Courtice Road with no direct access to Highway No. 2. This Ministry has concerns with the proposed location of the septic system and advise that the owner should be aware that th i s Ministry wiz l require the tank to be set back a minimum distance of 85' from the centreline of our highway while the ti]e bed should be set back a minimum distance of 70' from the centreline. We will require that all buildings be set back a minimum distance of 14 m from our highway property line. Permits wi17 be required for all buildings, signs and illumination prior to any construction being done. The applicant should be aware that an encroachment permit will be required from thi s Ministry for the storm sewer. The Owner shoul d i ndicate the amount of drainage to be directed into our sto rm sewer system at the time an application is made for the encroachment permit." ._.4 REPORT NO.: PO-193-86 Page 4 The following agencies indicated no objection to the revised site plan: - Town of Newcastle Public Works Department - Town of Newcastle Buil ding Department - Town of Newcastle Fire Department - Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authori ty Une area resident has submitted a letter of objection to the proposed development, citing concerns with the increased traffic volume at the intersection of Courtice Road and Highway. No. 2 and the potential litte r problem. COMMENT: Staff have reviewed the revised site plan prepared ~by the applicant and the comments from the circulated agencies and note that a number of site development concerns remain as follows: parking areas - the parking area on the south side of the site would not be readily accessible to patrons of the proposed plaza - the parking area to the west of the proposed plaza could create conflicts with traffic using the entrance onto Courtice Road - parking spaces are smaller than required by Section 3.14a. of By-law'84-63, and are not setback a mi nimum of 1.5m from the lot lines as required by Section 3.14d.iii ) loading space - would conflict with traffic using the entrances onto Courtice Road - adequate space for the parking of vehicles awaiting access to the loading spaces is not provided as required by Section 3.ila_ of By-law 84-63 entrances - the southerly entrance directly abuts the resi denti al property to the south, rather than being setback a minimum distance of 9.0 m as required by Section 3.14d.i) of Qy-law 84-63_ ---~ REPORT NO.: PO-193-86 Page 5 gas bar & kiosk - located so as to interfere with traffic circulation between the two entrances refuse container - access is restricted septic tank and bed - located within the minimum setback distance from the centreline of Highway 2 as required by M.T.C. - Health Unit has advised that, due to the location of wells on adjacent property es, the only possible area for sewage disposal is the northwest corner of the property Staf f note as we] 1 that the two 1 ots di r~ectly to the east of the subject site are included within the "Special Purpose Commercial" designation in the Official Plan and the Neighbourhood Development Plan, and the "C5-5" zone in By-law 84-63, the intention being that the properties will be developed jointly. The entire area of the three (3) commercially designated lots in 0.54 ha (1.33 acre)., with a total frontage along Highway No. 2 of 71.6m (235 feet). The Ministry of Transportation and Communications indicated in recent discussions with Town Staff that, should the three (3) properties be developed jointly there would probably be sufficient frontage on Highway No. 2 to permit an entrance. Regional Works Staff also indicated in discussions with Town Staff that an entrance onto Highway No. 2 would be prefe rable to that current]y proposed by the applicant. Staff also note that the Health Unit has requested the exclusion of high water volume businesses due to site constraints. Such restrictions would limit the development's ability to provide commercial services to the surrounding area. We also note that it is the intent of the Durham Regional Official Plan and the Newcastle Official Plan that comrr~rcial development within designated urban are as be serviced by full municipal services. These are not yet available to the site. In Staff's opinion, the proposed development is therefore premature and wool d prejudi ce the future dove] oprrrent of the adj acent commercial ly- desi gnated properti es . ...6 REPORT NO.: PD-193-86 Page 6 It is therefore recommended that the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle recommends that Officia] P]an Amendment application 85-59/0 be denied. It is also recommended that Application No. 1 to amend the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan and Rezoning Application OEV 85-47 be denied without prejudice. Respectful d, T.T. Edwards, M.C.I.P. Director of Planning JAS*TTE*j ip *Attach. July 11, .1986 cc: Mr. Richard Gay Ashley 333 Company ltd. 97 Athol Street OSHAWA, Ontario L1N 7V4 cc: Mr. Frank C. Reid R.R. #6 80WMANVIELE, Untario L1C 3K7 r ~~~,,.< .,~ ~~ .•R i :' f`f' ~ 1 a - .. -~ J 8 i L 'i i '~ Q ! ;- ,,. } ~. ' : f ~'. 3 S ~~ • '': +• .~ .. ~ rr . s __~ . t `• ~ .~ N _' .,. .- E--`. ••. ` „~ I` <. LOT 29 LOT 28 iL`T 27 a; ~ ~ A ____ . ~ ~, ~{ -~~l _ .: v; _ :~ '" , \'` -1 ~ _ '~ 1 • L ~~I ~ / ~ ~ ~.4' , SUBJECT S1T ~ ~ ; V~ ~~, ~~ ~- ~ ,~; ,a: ~, , ,,: ; _ ~:_ ,; ~J ;a` :.i ,~ ~,; ~; ~~ Ltl ~ . ~; ' U {1 (: L ~~ O - ~ • ATTACHhIENT N0. 4 TO L ~)_ I~ r~ ~ REPORT: PD-149-87 .. :. ~ - M~C~u1~y: ~hiolni I~oW~on I~td._ ' . ' - ~ - - ~ • • municipal arid~dev~lopinent planning services ;~ March 17 1987 Corporation of the Town of Newcastle D 1~f~jr•~ t- Department of Planning and Development ~~"""+ ~~?~' ~~•.i Hampton, Ontario LOB 1J0 SAAR 20 X987 Attention: Terry T. Edwards, M.C.I.P. Director of Planning TO~~ OF Nf'~iC1lS~ . PtAl4~JlN~ DF~%AR•r•~},'+1` Dear Mr. Edwards: Re: Jarigay Investments Ltd., Part Lot 28 Con. 2 Darlington Courtice Road and Highway #2 Convenience Commercial (and Gas Bar) O.P. 2 2 2(i), DEV 85-47 and 85 59/ND This i`s further to our meeting on. February 4, 1987, at which Ron Armstrong and I discussed with you, in principle, certain revisions to Jarigay's existing applications, for appropriate designation and zoning to permit a convenience commercial development (including a gas bar) on the subject lands. Following from our discussions at that time, and further dialogue with our client Jarigay, we are now formally requesting that the applications be revised as follows: 1. Designation of the Jarigay site in the Courtice South Neigh- bourhood Development Plan and the Town of Newcastle Official Plan to permit the requested convenience commercial and gas bar development, which could occur by the use of one of the following measures: a "notwithstanding" section, for example; "Notwithstanding the Special Purpose Commercial designation on the southeast corner of Courtice Road and Highway #2, the Jarigay Investments Ltd, s.zte (legal description inserted) may be zoned for development as convenience commercial (and gas bar) subject to certain "H" Holding provisions as contained in the By-law", OR by a separate, specific designation of the Jarigay Investments Ltd. site to convenience commercial (including gas bar). 2. Rezoning of the Jarigay Investments Ltd'. site to an appropriate category to permit development of the site for convenience commercial and gas bar uses, subject to an "H" Holding Symbol. 586 Eglinton venue East•Toronto Ontario • M4P 1P2 Suite 604 416.48'Z•4101 • ~ ~ ~ . ~ ~( ~J 3. The Official Plan and Development Plan amendments, and the rezoning amendment to be put into effect only upon the prior execution of a development agreement between the Town of Newcastle and Jarigay Investments Ltd., the terms of such agreement to be as follows: (a) development of the site, and the issuance of a building permit shall be subject to approval of a site plan and the execution of a site plan agreement; (b) development of the site shall not occur, and no application for removal of the "H" Holding Symbol shall be made until such time as either: (i) full municipal services are available by extension to the site, and an agreement has been executed with the Regional Municipality of Durham satisfying its requirements with regard to servicing; OR, (ii) assembly of additional property adjacent to the site has taken place, which makes feasible the interim development of the site on private services, subject always to approval of a site plan and execution of a site plan agreement, and subject to execution of an agreement with the regional Municipality of Durham to provide for the future hook-up to full municipal services when such are available in the immediate area of the site. If the above is generally satisfactory to you, it would seemingly \ remain for you to decide how you want to handle the designation in the underlying O.P., and Development Plan, choosing from one of the two alternatives outlined in item 1 above. Secondly, it would presumably make sense for the principles of the development agreement discussed in item 3 above to be referenced only in your report at this stage (and possibly reflected in any "interim" Council resolution giving approval-in-principle) since there may be other provisions you wish to insert. Hence, it strikes me that finalization of the terms of that agreement (and its execution) are probably best left to some later date, after Council has dealt with the proposal in principle, but before the requested amendments are actually brought into effect. ~~~~ We will look forward to hearing from you at your convenience, particularly with respect to the handling of the two items referred to in the last paragraph above. If further information or discussion is required, please let me know. Yours truly, MACAULAY SHIOMI HOWSON LTD. Per: Rober-JL yT~ Macaulay, MCI RJM:mc cc: Ron Armstrong