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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: November 16, 2020 Report Number: PSD-050-20
Submitted By: Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning and Development
Reviewed By: Services Andrew C. Allison, CAO Resolution#: PD-179-20
File Number: S-C-2019-0002 & ZBA2019-0003 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 25
townhouse dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice.
Recommendations:
1. That Report PSD-050-20 be received;
2. That the application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Lynstrath
Developments Inc. (Esquire Homes) to permit 25 townhouse dwellings, be
supported subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-050-
20;
3. That the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 be approved and that the Zoning
By-law Amendment in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-050-20 be passed;
4. That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal of
the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H)
Holding Symbol be approved;
5. That no further Public Meeting be required for the future Common Elements
Condominium;
6. That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of report PSD-
050-20 and Council's decision; and
7. That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-050-20 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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Report Overview
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This report recommends approval of a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-
law Amendment submitted by Lynstrath Developments Inc. (Esquire Homes). The
applications would permit 25 townhouse units in a Common Elements Condominium. The
units will be accessed by a private lane from Lawson Road. The development will have a
private amenity area, water meter building and visitor parking in the common elements.
1. Application Details
1.1 Owner/Applicant:
1.2 Agent:
1.3 Proposal:
1.4 Area:
1.5 Location:
1.6 Roll Number:
1.7 Within Built Boundary:
2. Background
Lynstrath Developments Inc. (Esquire Homes)
The Biglieri Group
Draft Plan of Subdivision
The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision would create one
block that would allow for a future common elements
condominium containing up to 25 townhouse units.
Zonina By-law Amendment
To rezone the lands from "Urban Residential Exception (R1-
17) Zone" to permit the townhouse dwelling units.
0.69 Hectares (1.7 acres)
3 Lawson Road, Courtice
181701010016610
Yes
2.1 On January 29, 2019, Lynstrath Developments Inc. (Esquire Homes) submitted
applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the
development of 28 townhouse dwellings.
2.2 A statutory Public Meeting was held on April 1, 2019. Comments received from the public
were related to traffic, parking, and character of the area.
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2.3 Since the Public Meeting, the applicant revised the concept to address agency and public
comments. The current submission proposes 25 townhouse dwellings. The units on the
east side are 2 storeys in height shown in blue on Figure 1. The balance of the units are
three storeys. The amenity space is adjacent to Lawson Road, and all units are on a
private lane. Applications for Site Plan Approval and Common Elements Plan of
Condominium are required in the future.
Figure 1: Revised concept plan with 25 townhouse dwellings
2.4 The applicant has submitted the studies in support of the applications which are reviewed
in Section 7 of this report:
• Phase One Environmental Site Assessment
• Planning Justification Report & Urban Design Brief
• Archaeological Assessment
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• Traffic Impact Brief
• Stormwater Management Report
• Noise Impact Study
3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
3.1 The subject lands are located on the south-east corner of Townline Road and Lawson
Road, Courtice. The site is currently vacant with a small wooded area, including a pond,
on the southern portion of the lands. The lands are generally flat, sloping slightly to the
south.
3.2 The surrounding neighbourhood consists of mainly single detached dwellings. The
dwellings on Lawson Road are mainly one or one and a half storeys in height with a few
two storey dwellings. The properties on the south side of Lawson Road are significantly
larger, with deeper lots than found on the north side of Lawson Road. Dwellings on
Townline Road are a mix of one and two storeys. The existing lots on Townline Road are
significantly more varied in lot frontage and lot size.
3.3 The subject lands are located within the north-west corner of the urban boundary for
Courtice. The City of Oshawa is on the west side of Townline Road with their built
boundary extending north of Adelaide Avenue.
3.4 To the south-west of the subject lands, in Oshawa, a new subdivision is being developed
on lands that were part of Kingsway College. The draft approved subdivision has 243 lots
for single detached dwelling and one block for 73 townhouse units fronting onto Townline
Road. See Figure 2.
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Figure 2: Lawson Road and surrounding neighbourhood, including subdivision currently under
construction on the west side of Townline Road in Oshawa.
4. Provincial Policy
Provincial Policy Statement
4.1 The Provincial Policy Statement identifies settlement areas, such as the Courtice Urban
Area, as the focus of growth. Planning authorities are encouraged to create healthy,
livable and safe communities by accommodating an appropriate range and mix of
residential, employment, recreation, and open space uses.
4.2 Land use patterns shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses that efficiently use
land, resources and infrastructure. Municipalities are to provide opportunities for
intensification, promote renewable energy, conservation and reduced greenhouse gas
emissions.
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4.3 The subject applications are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
Provincial Growth Plan
4.4 The Provincial Growth Plan encourages municipalities to manage growth by directing
population growth to settlement areas. Municipalities are encouraged to create complete
communities that offer a mix of land uses, employment and housing options, high quality
open space, and access to stores and services.
4.5 The subject lands are within the defined Built Boundary and within the Urban Boundary of
Courtice. Growth is to be accommodated by directing a significant portion of new growth
to the built-up areas through intensification and efficient use of existing services and
infrastructure. A minimum of 40 percent of all residential development occurring annually
within each upper tier municipality will be within the built-up area and 50 per cent after the
next Official Plan review.
4.6 The subject applications conform to the Growth Plan.
5. Official Plans
Durham Region Official Plan
5.1 The Durham Region Official Plan designates the subject lands "Living Areas" within the
Urban System. Living areas shall be used predominately for housing purposes and
accommodate a full range of housing options at higher densities by intensifying and
redeveloping existing areas, particularly along arterial roads. The development will
contribute to the Region's and Municipality's intensification targets and is within proximity
of a transit route.
5.2 Townline Road is identified as a Type B Arterial Road in the Region of Durham Official
Plan.
5.3 The proposal conforms with the Region of Durham Official Plan.
Clarington Official Plan
5.4 The Clarington Official Plan designates the lands Urban Residential and is located within
the urban boundary of Courtice. The Urban Residential designation is predominately
intended for housing purposes.
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5.5 Consistent with higher levels of government planning documents, the Clarington Official
Plan supports opportunities for intensification within the existing built-up areas, while
having regard for established residential neighbourhoods. The proposal for 25 townhouse
units would contribute towards the Municipality's Residential Intensification Target and
utilize existing public services and infrastructure. Intensification within the Built-up Areas
is encouraged and is to be given priority.
5.6 Table 4-3 of the Official Plan provides the Urban Structure Typologies for specific areas of
the Municipality. These areas are where growth and higher intensity -built forms are to be
directed. At the edge of neighbourhoods and adjacent to Arterial Roads, ground -related
units are permitted with heights between 1 and 3 storeys. Permitted uses include limited
apartments, townhouses, single and semi-detached units. The subject lands shall meet a
minimum net density of 19 units per hectare. The proposal is for approximately 40 units
per hectare.
5.7 Any intensification or infill development in established neighbourhoods, must be designed
to respect and integrate with the physical character of the surrounding context.
5.8 Environmentally sensitive features were identified on site which are protected by policy
but not mapped in the Official Plan. These features are important to the natural heritage
system and may be identified on a site by site basis. An Environmental Impact Study
(EIS) was required to assess the sensitivity of the treed area and the pond and impact on
the ability to develop the lands. An EIS was submitted with the applications and is
discussed in Section 7 of this report.
5.9 Townline Road is identified as a Type B Arterial road in the Official Plan.
5.10 The proposal conforms with the Clarington Official Plan.
6. Zoning By-law
6.1 Zoning By-law 84-63 zones the subject lands Urban Residential Exception (R1-17) which
permits single and semi-detached dwellings. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
(Attachment 2) will allow for the development of 25 townhouse units in a common
elements condominium. A holding (H) symbol is placed on the zoning until the Draft Plan
of Subdivision is registered and the Site Plan Agreement is finalized.
7. Summary of Background Report
7.1 The applicant has submitted several studies in support of the development applications
which were circulated to various agencies and departments for comment. Staff have
worked with the applicant to ensure that supporting documents addressed all applicable
provincial, regional and local policy, guidelines, and standards. The submission materials
were posted on the Municipality's website.
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Planning Justification & Urban Design Brief, The Biglieri Group
7.2 The reports identify the subject lands as an opportunity for infill development consistent
with Provincial, Regional, and Local policies.
7.3 The Planning Justification Report states that the proposed development will contribute to
providing appropriate density adjacent to an arterial road. The development will provide
an alternative building form in the existing neighbourhood and provide a density that
supports public transit.
7.4 The Urban Design Brief highlights the revised proposal, including the traditional
townhouse units on the east side of the site with two storeys. The report also highlights
that revised amenity space adjacent to Lawson Road which further reduces the visual
impact of the development on the Lawson Road streetscape, integrating better with the
existing neighbourhood.
Traffic Impact Brief, Tranplan Associates Inc.
7.5 The report recognizes that the existing intersection at Adelaide Avenue and Townline
Road will continue to operate poorly and the current design is not optimal based on the
projected traffic levels for 2025.
7.6 The report indicates that the proposed development will have an insignificant impact on
the existing conditions at the Adelaide Avenue and Townline Road intersection. The
report also notes that the future extension of Adelaide Avenue, east to Trulls Road, will
require the closure of Lawson Road at Townline Road, with a new cul-de-sac. A new road
will be built between Lawson Road and the new Adelaide Avenue extension. This is an
improvement over the current situation.
Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management, John Towle Associates Limited
7.7 The report details how the proposed development can be serviced (water, sanitary and
storm) from existing and new infrastructure.
7.8 The development will be serviced from existing water and sanitary services on Lawson
Road. The stormwater currently sheet flows from the north-east of the property to the
south-west. As part of the development, the stormwater will be captured in new
underground storage tanks and discharged at a controlled rate into the stormwater
sewers on Lawson Road.
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Noise Impact Study, YCA Engineering
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7.9 The report concludes that warning clauses will be required for units 1 to 16 (dual frontage
units) due to the traffic noise from Townline Road. In addition, the units fronting onto
Townline Road must be equipped with central air conditioning to meet the Ministry of
Environment Conservation and Parks noise guidelines.
7.10 The Region of Durham requires the applicant to revise the report prior to finalizing the
warning clauses as the modelling did not include the future Adelaide Avenue extension
which is a Type C arterial road and is located less than 100 metres from the lands. The
report must be finalized prior to final approval of the subdivision with the appropriate
clauses included in the purchase and sale agreements. This is a Condition of Draft
Approval.
Environmental Impact Study, Dillion Consulting
7.11 The report concludes that there are no significant environmental features and no
provincially or locally significant species located on the lands.
7.12 The report notes that there is an existing man-made pond. The pond was observed as dry
during the spring and summer months with no sign of wetland species.
7.13 The report recognizes that 0.34 hectares of deciduous forest area will be removed in order
to facilitate the development. Due the location, existing surrounding land uses and the
lack of connectivity to adjacent natural features, the forest area provides limited ecological
function and the removal of the trees is justified provided there is compensation to the
satisfaction of the municipality and conservation authority.
Archaeological Assessment Stage 1 & 2, Archeoworks Inc.
7.14 The field investigation did not identify any archeological resources on the property. A
clearance letter was received from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and Sport on
December 6, 2018.
Phase One Environmental Site Assessment, OHE Consultants
7.15 There is no indication of Area's of Potential Environmental Concerns on the property. A
revision to the report is required in accordance with the regulations of Ontario Regulation
153/04 and a Reliance Letter provided to the Region of Durham as a Condition of Draft
Approval. Should any concerns be identified, a Record of Site Condition may be
required. The report and any revised conditions should they be required, will be
addressed through the Site Plan Approval process.
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8. Public Submissions
8.1 A statutory public meeting was held on April 1, 2019. The concerns raised during the
meeting and in correspondence received by staff include the following:
• Proposal does not fit the existing neighbourhood in terms of proposed density (number
of units), height (three storeys), unit type (townhouses) and overall character;
• Concerns regarding the removal of mature trees and vegetation;
• Existing traffic on Townline Road is an issue and turning movements from and onto
Lawson Road are difficult and unsafe. The additional vehicles from the proposed
development will make this worse. Adelaide Avenue extension should be required
prior to development;
• There is not enough parking for the units or visitors on the site and there is a concern
that individuals will park on Lawson Road;
• Emergency vehicles will not be able to access the private road;
• Safety concerns as there are no sidewalks on Lawson Road;
• Negative impacts to quality of life and property values;
• Lack of park space for existing and future residents.
9. Agency Comments
Durham Region
9.1 Durham Region Planning, Works and Transportation Departments have no objections to
the proposal. The proposal is consistent with Provincial Policy and Regional Planning
Policy. The Region provided Conditions of Draft Plan Approval (Attachment 1).
9.2 The extension of Adelaide Avenue easterly to Trulls Road is within the Region's
forecasted budget for 2025. As part of this extension, Lawson Road will be closed at
Townline Road with a cul-de-sac, and a new north -south connection will be constructed
between Lawson Road and Adelaide Avenue. As this project has been planned for, the
Region did not require a traffic impact study.
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Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
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9.3 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority had no objections to the applications subject
to the conditions identified in the Conditions of Draft Approval. The applicant must
provide compensation for the loss of existing vegetation on the subject lands to the
satisfaction of the municipality and CLOCA.
Other Agencies
9.4 Enbridge, the School Boards, and Canada Post has no objections to the applications
subject to conditions captured in the Conditions of Draft Approval.
10. Departmental Comments
Public Works Department
10.1 The Public Works Department has no objections to the approval of the proposed
development however, they do have concerns regarding the vehicle access and egress
onto Townline Road given the existing conditions. These concerns are not with the
proposed access onto Lawson Road itself but rather the access to Townline Road which
is under the jurisdiction of the Region of Durham. Staff defers to the Region for guidance
on this matter as they have the jurisdiction on the safe operation and maintenance of
traffic on Townline Road. As indicated in Section 9 of this report Durham Region Works
did not require a traffic impact study and provided no objections as Adelaide Avenue will
be extended in the future and a new connection between Adelaide and Lawson will be
provided, terminating Lawson at Townline. They will be discussed in Section 11 of this
report.
Fire and Emergency Services Department
10.2 The Fire and Emergency Services Department had no objections to the approval of the
application. Comments were provided regarding no parking signage for the private
laneway and fire hydrants on site. These comments will be implemented through the Site
Plan Approval process.
Building Division
10.3 The Building Division has no objection to the approval of the application.
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11. Discussion
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11.1 The proposal is to develop a vacant 0.69 ha parcel of land. The site has frontage on
Townline Road and Lawson Road. The applicant has revised the original application by
reducing the number of townhouse units from 28 to 25, reducing the height of the eastern
9 units to two storeys, relocating and increasing the amenity space.
Neighbourhood Character and Intensification
11.2 The existing neighbourhood is predominately single detached dwellings that have
developed over many decades. The existing development is not indistinguishable in
nature. While much of the surrounding development on Lawson Road and Townline
Road are single detached dwellings, the building size, form, setbacks, lot size and
frontages vary greatly. In recent years, there have been a few severances in the area to
create new lots on Lawson Road and Townline Road. In addition, on the west side of
Townline Road, in the City of Oshawa, development is proceeding that includes
townhouses and single detached dwellings. The neighbourhood is changing, and
redevelopment is occurring.
11.3 The Clarington Official Plan strives to achieve many goals through various policies for
residential neighbourhoods including density targets, providing housing options in building
forms, creating sustainable and walkable neighbourhoods, utilizing services and ensuring
new development is compatible and does not negatively impact existing neighbourhoods.
The polices must be read together in order to achieve a complete vision for residential
areas.
11.4 The proposal meets the density requirements and contributes to development within the
built boundary, introduces a new alternative building form in the neighbourhood that the
Official Plan envisions on arterial roads, and efficiently utilizes existing services. The
proposal introduces a higher density and a building form that contributes to a transit
supportive neighbourhood. New development in established neighbourhoods to respect
and reinforce the physical character and have regard for the existing height, setbacks,
etc. The intent of this policy is to ensure that new development is generally compatible
and can integrate into and coexist with the existing neighbourhood. If repetition of what
currently existed within neighbourhoods was all that was permitted, then intensification
and additional housing forms could not be achieved.
11.5 The units will front onto Townline Road or the private lane. The proposed rear yard
setbacks for the units on the east side of the site is 7.5 metres, the proposed maximum
height is 10 metres, or 2 storeys. The setbacks and height are consistent with the typical
minimum rear yard setbacks and height required for low density development including
single detached dwellings.
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11.6 The Region plans to extend Adelaide Avenue east to Trulls Road. When that is
completed the intersection at Lawson Road will be closed and a new cul-de-sac
constructed. Access to Lawson Road will be from a new street that will connect to the
Adelaide Avenue extension via a new north -south road approximately 50 metres east of
this site.
11.7 Staff and the applicant has explored different options to create a temporary access for the
development on Townline Road including creating a new access for Lawson Road, on the
north side of Lawson Road, towards the existing intersection at Adelaide Avenue and a
right -in and right -out condition on Townline Road. The Region is the road authority for the
intersection of Townline Road and Lawson Road. The Region has indicated they do not
object to the development proceeding in advance of the Adelaide Avenue extension. The
Region is not in favour of a temporary access for the site as it would create multiple
accesses near existing intersections.
Figure I Existing intersection at Lawson Road and Townline Road. Adelaide Avenue and
Townline Road intersection in the background.
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Amenity Space & Parkland Contributions
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11.8 The amenity space for the development has been positioned adjacent to Lawson Road.
This location will further reduce the visual impact of the building form on Lawson Road by
providing a large setback for the mid -block units. The detailed design for the amenity
space will be reviewed at the time of site plan application.
11.9 The size of the amenity space exceeds the requirements of Clarington's Amenity Space
Guidelines. A minimum of 4 square metres per unit is required for developments over 16
units, and a lot is required. The proposal provides approximately 11.5 square metres per
unit. In addition, the nine units on the east side will have private backyards as amenity
space.
11.10 The applicant will be required to provide a cash contribution for parkland dedication.
On -site parking
11.11 Concerns have been raised regarding on -site visitor parking. The Zoning By-law requires
that each townhouse unit provides 2 parking spaces, one of which can be in a private
garage. In addition, 0.25 visitor parking spaces must be provided per unit. The proposed
development has provided 2 parking spaces per unit and seven visitor parking spaces,
meeting the requirements of the Zoning By-law.
Environmental Impacts
11.12 The development will result in the removal of the existing trees and a man-made pond on
the site. The EIS concluded the existing features are not significant as defined by
Provincial or Municipal policies. Due to the existing location and the surrounding
development the area provides little ecological function. The applicant will be required to
provide compensation for the removal of the trees within the Harmony Creek watershed
which will strengthen those existing features. The applicant will be required to protect
trees on adjacent properties during construction.
11.13 As identified in Section 6, the applicant will be required to meet all obligations of Site Plan
Approval prior to the removal of the Holding Symbol from the zoning.
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12. Conclusion
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12.1 It is respectfully recommended that in consideration of all agency, staff and resident
comments that the applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and to amend Zoning By-law
84-63 to permit a 25 unit townhouse condominium development with a private lane at 3
Lawson Road in Courtice be approved as contained in Attachment 1 and 2 of this report.
Staff Contact: Brandon Weiler, Planner, 905-623-3379 extension 2424 or
bweiler@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 — Conditions of Draft Approval
Attachment 2 — Zoning By-law Amendment
Interested Parties:
List of Interested Parties available from Department.
Clarington
Conditions of Draft Approval
File Number: S-C-2019-0002
Issued for Concurrence: October 29, 2020
Notice of Decision:
Draft Approved:
Faye Langmaid, RPP, FCSLA
Acting Director of Planning and Development Services
Municipality of Clarington
Part 1 — Plan Identification
The Owner shall have the final plan prepared on the basis of approved draft plan
of subdivision S-C-2019-0002 prepared by The Biglieri Group Ltd. identified as job
number 18494, dated December 13, 2018, which illustrates a total of 25 common
element condominium townhouse units, amenity area, water meter building, visitor
parking and private lane.
Part 2 — General
2.1 The Owner shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington (the "Municipality") that contains all of the terms and
conditions of the Municipality's standard subdivision agreement respecting the
provision and installation of roads, services, drainage, other local services and all
internal and external works and services related to this plan of subdivision. A copy
of the Municipality's standard subdivision agreement can be found at
https://www.clarington.net/en/do-business/resources/application-forms/subdivision-
agreement.pdf
2.2 The Owner shall name all private lanes included in the draft plan to the satisfaction
of the Municipality and the Regional Municipality of Durham (the "Region").
2.3 All works and services must be designed and constructed in accordance with the
Municipality's Design Guidelines and Standard Drawings.
Architectural Control
2.4 (1) No residential units shall be offered for sale to the public on the draft plan
until such time as the exterior architectural design of each building has been
approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services.
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(2) No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building on any
residential block on the draft plan, the exterior architectural design of each
building and the location of the building on the block has been approved by
the Director of Planning and Development Services.
Marketing and Sales
2.5 (1) The Owner shall prepare a Land Use Plan which shows the draft plan and
surrounding land uses. The Land Use Plan shall be in a format approved by
the Director of Planning and Development Services.
(2) The Owner shall erect and maintain a sign on the development site and/or in
the sales office which shows the Land Use Plan as approved by the Director
of Planning and Development Services.
(3) The Owner shall submit its standard Agreement of Purchase and Sale to the
Director of Planning and Development Services which includes all warning
clauses/ notices prior to any residential units being offered for sale to the
public.
Site Alteration
2.6 Draft plan approval does not give the Owner permission to place or dump fill or
remove fill from, or alter the grade of any portion of the lands within the draft plan.
The Owner shall be required to obtain a permit from the Municipality under Site
Alteration By-law 2008-114, as amended, for any such work. If any portion of the
lands are within an area regulated by a conservation authority, the Owner shall
obtain a permit from the conservation authority in addition to obtaining approval
from the Director of Public Works regarding the intended haulage routes, the time
and duration of the site alteration work and security relating to mud clean up, road
damage and dust control in accordance with the Dust Management Plan in Section
4.1 After registration of a subdivision agreement, the provisions of the
Municipality's standard subdivision agreement shall apply to any proposed site
alteration on the lands covered by the subdivision agreement.
Part 3 — Final Plan Requirements
3.1 The Owner shall transfer to the Municipality (for nominal consideration free and
clear of encumbrances and restrictions) the following lands and easements:
(a) Road Widenings
• A 0.02 hectare road widening across the frontage of Lawson Road
shown as Block 2 on the draft plan.
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3.2 The Owner shall transfer to the Region (for nominal consideration, free and clear
of encumbrances and restrictions) the following lands and easements:
(a) Road Widenings
• A 6 metre road widening across the entire frontage of Townline Road
shown as Block 3 on the draft plan.
Part 4 —Plans and Reports Required Prior to Subdivision Agreement/Final Plan
Registration
4.1 The Owner shall submit the following plans and report or revisions thereof:
Phasing Plan
(1) This plan of subdivision shall be developed in one registration.
Noise Report
(2) The Owner shall submit to the Director of Public Works, the Director of Planning
and Development Services and the Region, for review and approval, an updated
noise report, based on the preliminary noise report entitled Proposed Townhouse
Development 3 Lawson Road, prepared by YCA Engineering Limited, dated
September 2019, Project No.Y1829A.
Functional Servicing
(3) The Owner shall submit an updated Functional Servicing Report satisfactory to the
Director of Public Works and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority.
Environmental Sustainability Plan
(4) The Owner shall submit an update of the Environmental Sustainability Plan based
on the preliminary Environmental Sustainability Plan entitled Energy Efficiency and
Sustainability Plan, prepared by The Biglieri Group Ltd., dated January 2019, to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services. Such plan
shall identify the measures that the Owner will undertake to conserve energy and
water in excess of the standards of the Ontario Building Code, reduce waste,
increase recycling of construction materials and utilize non -toxic, environmentally
sustainable materials and finishes.
Soils Management Plan
(5) Prior to Authorization to Commence, the Owner shall provide a Soils Management
Plan for review and approval by the Director of Public Works. Such plan shall
provide information respecting but not limited to any proposed import or export of
fill to or from any portion of the Lands, intended haulage routes, the time and
duration of any proposed haulage, the source of any soil to be imported,
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quality assurance measures for any fill to be imported, and any proposed
stockpiling on the Lands. All imported material must originate from within the
Municipality of Clarington. The Owner shall comply with all aspects of the
approved Soils Management Plan. The Director may require the Owner to provide
security relating to mud clean up, dust control and road damage.
Dust Management Plan
(6) Prior to Authorization to Commence Works, the Owner is required to prepare a
Dust Management Plan for review and approval by the Director of Public Works.
Such plan shall provide a practical guide for controlling airborne dust which could
impact neighbouring properties. The plan must:
(a) identify the likely sources of dust emissions;
(b) identify conditions or activities which may result in dust emissions;
(c) include preventative and control measures which will be implemented to
minimize the likelihood of high dust emissions;
(d) include a schedule for implementing the plan, including training of on -site
personnel;
(e) include inspection procedures and monitoring initiatives to ensure effective
implementation of preventative and control measures; and
(f) include a list of all comments received from the Municipality, if any, and a
description of how each comment was addressed.
Part 5 —Special Terms and Conditions to be Included in the Subdivision
Agreement
5.1 Lands Requiring Site Plans
The owner shall not make an application for a building permit in respect of Block
until the Owner has received site plan approval from the Municipality under
Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P.13.
5.2 Parkland
The Owner shall pay the Municipality an amount in lieu of conveying land for park
or other public recreational purposes under section 5.1. of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. The Owner acknowledges that this amount, represents either
5% or at the rate of 1 hectare of land for each 300 dwelling units of the lands
included in the draft plan, whichever is greater, and shall be based on the value of
the Lands as of the day before the approval of draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2019-
0002.
5.3 Noise Attenuation
(1) The Owner shall implement the noise attenuation measures recommended in
the updated noise report entitled Proposed Townhouse Development 2
Lawson Road prepared by YCA Engineering Limited and dated September,
2019 (the "Noise Report").
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(2) The Owner shall not make an application for a building permit for any building
on the Lands until an acoustic engineer has certified that the plans for the
building are in accordance with the Noise Report.
(3) Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits the Owner shall require a
Professional Engineer qualified to perform acoustical Public Works in Ontario
shall certify that the noise control measures have been properly installed and
constructed.
5.4 Common Elements
The Owner agrees to identify to purchasers and shall include the following
site features as common elements within the future condominium plan:
• Retaining Wall
• Amenity Area
• Visitor Parking
• Wooden Privacy Fencing
5.5 Short Term Leases and Rentals
Upon the transfer of the POTL's, the Owner agrees to register covenants and
restrictions under Section 119 under the Land Titles Act prohibiting any short-
term, less than 30 days rental or lease of any dwelling unit(s) that is/are
reliant on and benefit from the common elements condominium. A draft is to
be provided to the Municipal Solicitor's office for review and approval, prior to
registration.
Part 6 — Agency Conditions
6.1 Region of Durham
(1) The Owner shall prepare the final plan and shall include a land use table on
the basis of the approved draft plan of subdivision, prepared by The Biglieri
Group, identified as project number 18494, dated December 13, 2018, which
illustrates 1 medium density residential block and 2 road widening blocks.
(2) The Owner shall name the road allowances included in the draft plan to the
satisfaction of the Region of Durham and the Municipality of Clarington.
(3) The Owner shall grant such easements as may be required for utilities,
drainage and servicing purposes to the appropriate authorities.
(4) The Owner shall provide for the extension of such sanitary sewer and water
supply facilities which are external to, as well as within, the limits of this plan
that are required to service this plan. In addition, the Owner shall provide for
the extension of sanitary sewer and water supply facilities within the limits of
the plan which are required to service other developments external to this
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subdivision. Such sanitary sewer and water supply facilities are to be
designed and constructed according to the standards and requirements of
the Region. All arrangements, financial and otherwise, for said extensions
are to be made to the satisfaction of the Region and are to be completed
prior to final approval of this plan.
(5) Prior to entering into a subdivision agreement, the Region shall be satisfied
that adequate water pollution control plant and water supply plant capacities
are available to the proposed subdivision.
(6) The Owner shall convey free and clear of all encumbrances, sufficient road
allowance widening to provide a minimum of 18.Om measured from the
centreline of Regional Road 55 (Townline Road) along the total frontage of
Regional Road 55.
(7) The Owner shall convey, free and clear of all encumbrances, a 5 metre by 5
metre sight triangle at the south-east corner of Regional Road 55 and
Lawson Road to the Region of Durham.
(8) The Owner shall satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, of the
Region. This shall include, among other matters, the execution of a
subdivision agreement between the Owner and the Region concerning the
provision and installation of sanitary sewers, water supply, roads and other
regional services.
(9) Prior to the finalization of this plan of subdivision, the Owner must provide
satisfactory evidence to the Regional Municipality of Durham in accordance
with the Region's Site Contamination Protocol to address the site
contamination matters. Such evidence may include the completion of a
Regional Reliance Letter and Certificate of Insurance. Depending on the
nature of the proposal or the finding of any Record of Site Condition (RSC)
Compliant Phase One Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), an RSC
Compliant Phase Two ESA may also be required. The findings of the Phase
Two ESA could also necessitate the requirement for an RSC through the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks accompanied by any
additional supporting information.
(10) The Owner shall submit to the Region of Durham, for review and approval, a
revised acoustic report prepared by an acoustic engineer based on the
projected traffic volumes provided by the Region of Durham Planning and
Economic Development Department, and recommending noise attenuation
measures for the draft plan in accordance with the Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation and Parks guidelines. The Owner shall agree in
the Subdivision Agreement t implement the recommended noise control
measures. The agreement shall contain a full and complete reference to the
noise report (i.e. author, title, date, and any revisions/addenda thereto) and
shall include any required warning clauses identified in the acoustic report.
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The Owner shall provide the Region with a copy of the Subdivision
Agreement containing such provisions prior to the final approval of the plan.
6.2 Conservation Authority
(1) Prior to any on -site grading or construction or final registration of the Plan,
the Owner shall submit and obtain approval from the Municipality of
Clarington, and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for reports
describing the following:
(a) The intended means of controlling stormwater on the site and conveying
stormwater flow from the site to an appropriate outlet, including use of
stormwater techniques which are appropriate and in accordance with
the provincial guidelines;
(b) The intended means of providing water quality treatment for the site to
the satisfaction of CLOCA and in accordance with provincial guidelines;
(c) The means whereby erosion and sedimentation and their effects will be
minimized on the site during and after construction in accordance with
the provincial guidelines. The report must outline all actions to be taken
to prevent an increase in the concentration of solids in any water body
as a result of on -site or other related works;
(d) Details on the types and use of Low Impact Development (LID)
measures to be implemented within the development to assist in
reducing stormwater runoff and meeting infiltration targets in
accordance with the water balance and CLOCA requirements.
(2) That, prior to removal of any vegetation on the site, on -site grading, and/or
construction associated with the proposed plan of subdivision, the owner
shall submit to an obtain approval from the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority and the Municipality of Clarington for a contribution to
offset for the removal of existing vegetation related to the development. The
Lake Simcoe Ecological Offsetting Policy is to be used in order to calculate
the contribution.
(3) That, prior to removal of any vegetation on the site, the owner agrees to
provide the agreed upon contribution established in Condition 2 to the
Municipality of Clarington.
(4) The Owner shall satisfy all financial requirements of the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority. This shall include Application Processing Fees and
Technical Review Fees as per the approved Authority Fee Schedule.
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(5) The subdivision agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of
Clarington shall contain, among other matters, the following provisions:
(a) The Owner agrees to carry out the works referred to in Condition 1, 2
and 3 to the satisfaction of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority.
(b) The Owner agrees to maintain all stormwater and erosion and sediment
control structures and measures operating and in good repair during the
construction period, in a manner satisfactory to the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority.
6.3 School Board
(1) The Owner shall agree to include in all offers of purchase and sale a
statement that advises the prospective purchaser that attendance at the local
public schools may not be guaranteed due to rising accommodation
pressures. Pupils may be accommodated in temporary facilities and/or
directed to schools outside the area in accordance with continued
development and accommodation pressures.
6.4 Canada Post Corporation
(1) Lynstrath Developments Inc. covenants and agrees to provide the
Municipality of Clarington with evidence that satisfactory arrangements,
financial and otherwise, have been made with Canada Post Corporation for
the installation of Community Mail Boxes (CMB) as required by Canada Post
Corporation and shown on the approved engineering design drawings/Draft
Plan, at the time of sidewalk and/or curb installation. Lynstrath
Developments Inc. further covenant and agree to provide notice to
prospective purchasers of the locations of CMBs and that home/business
mail delivery will be provided via CMB.
(2) The Owner shall satisfy the following requirements of Canada Post
Corporation and the Municipality with respect to the provision of mail delivery
to the Subdivision Lands and the provision of community mailbox locations,
as follows:
(a) The developer will consult with Canada Post to determine suitable
permanent locations for the Community Mail Boxes or Lock box
Assemblies (Mail Room). The developer will then indicate these
locations on the appropriate servicing plans
(b) The developer agrees, prior to offering any units for sale, to display a
map on the wall of the sales office in a place readily accessible to
potential homeowners that indicates the location of all Community Mail
Boxes or Lock Box Assemblies (Mail Room)., within the development,
as approved by Canada Post.
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(c) The owner/developer will be responsible for officially notifying the
purchasers of the exact Community Mailbox locations prior to the
closing of any home sales with specific clauses in the Purchase offer,
on which the homeowners do a sign off
(d) The Builder/Owner/Developer will confirm to Canada Post that the final
secured permanent locations for the Community Mailboxes will not be in
conflict with any other utility; including hydro transformers, bell
pedestals, cable pedestals, flush to grade communication vaults,
landscaping enhancements (tree planting) and bus pads.
(e) The developer agrees to include in all offers of purchase and sale a
statement which advises the purchaser that mail will be delivered via
Community Mail Boxes or Lock Box Assemblies (Mail Room). The
developer also agrees to note the locations of all Community Mail
Boxes or Lock Box Assemblies (Mail Room)., within the development,
and to notify affected homeowners of any established easements
granted to Canada Post to permit access to the Community Mail Boxes
or Lock Box Assemblies (Mail Room).
(f) The owner/developer will agree to prepare and maintain an area of
compacted gravel to Canada Post's specifications to serve as a
temporary Community Mailbox location. This location will be in a safe
area away from construction activity in order that Community Mailboxes
may be installed to service addresses that have occupied prior to the
pouring of the permanent mailbox pads. This area will be required to be
prepared a minimum of 30 days prior to the date of first occupancy.
(g) The owner/developer will install concrete pads at each of the
Community Mailbox locations as well as any required walkways across
the boulevard and any required curb depressions for wheelchair access
as per Canada Post's concrete pad specification drawings.
(h) The developer agrees to provide the following for each Community Mail
Boxes or Lock Box Assemblies, and to include these requirements on
the appropriate servicing plans: (if applicable)
i. - Any required walkway across the boulevard, per municipal
standards.
ii. - If applicable, any required curb depression for wheelchair access,
with an opening of at least two meters (consult Canada Post for
detailed specifications).
6.5 Utilities
(1) The Owner shall coordinate the preparation of an overall utility distribution
plan that allows for the safe installation of all utilities including the separation
between utilities to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
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(2) All utilities will be installed within the proposed road allowances. Where this is
not possible, easements will be provided at no cost to the utility provider.
Proposed easements are not permitted on lands owned by the Municipality
unless it can be demonstrated that there is no other alternative. Such
easements must not impede the long term use of the lands and will be at the
discretion of the Director of Public Works.
(3) The Owner shall cause all utilities, including hydro, telephone, and cable
television within the streets of this development to be installed underground
for both primary and secondary services.
Part 7 — Standard Notices and Warnings
7.1 The Owner shall include a clause in Agreements of Purchase and Sale for all
Lots/units informing the purchaser of all applicable development charges in
accordance with subsection 58(4) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O.
1997, C.27.
7.2 The Owner shall include the notices and warnings clauses set out in Schedule 3 of
the Municipality's standard subdivision agreement in Agreements of Purchase and
Sale for all Lots or Blocks.
7.3 The Owner shall include the following notices and warning clauses in Agreements
of Purchase and Sale for the Lots or Blocks to which they apply:
7.4 Noise Report
(1) The Owner shall include the following notice in the Agreements of Purchase
and Sale for Units/Lots 1 to 16:
"Purchasers are advised that sound levels due to increasing road traffic
may occasionally interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants
as the sound levels will exceed the Ministry of Environment, Conservation
and Park's noise criteria."
(2) The Owner shall include the following notice in the Agreements of Purchase
and Sale for Units/Lots 1 to 9:
"The dwelling unit located on this lot has been fitted with a central air
conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior doors to remain
closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Park's noise criteria."
(3) The Owner shall include the following notice in the Agreements of Purchase
and Sale for Units/Lots 10 to 16:
"This dwelling unit was fitted with ducting sized to accommodate a
central air conditioning unit. The installation of central air conditioning
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by the homeowner will allow windows and exterior doors to be kept
closed, thereby achieving indoor sound levels within the limits
recommended by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and
Park. (Note: The location and installation of the outdoor air
conditioning device should be done so as to comply with noise criteria
of Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks publication
N PC-300."
7.5 Canada Post Corporation
The Owner shall include the following notice in the agreements of purchase and sale
for all lots:
"Mail Service - Purchasers are advised that Canada Post intends to service
this property through the use of community mailboxes that may be located in
several locations within this subdivision."Part 8 - Clearance
8.1 Prior to final approval of the plan for registration, the Municipality's Director of
Planning and Development Services shall be advised in writing by,
(a) the Region how Conditions 6.1 have been satisfied;
(b) the Central Lake Ontario Conservations Authority how Conditions 6.2 have
been satisfied;
(c) the Canada Post how Conditions 6.4 have been satisfied;
Part 9 — Notes to Draft Approval
9.1 Terms used in these conditions that are not otherwise defined have the meanings
given to them in the Municipality's standard subdivision agreement.
9.2 As the Owner of the proposed subdivision, it is your responsibility to satisfy all
conditions of draft approval in an expeditious manner. The conditions of draft
approval will be reviewed periodically and may be amended at any time prior to
final approval. The Planning Act provides that draft approval, may be withdrawn at
any time prior to final approval.
9.3 If final approval is not given to this plan within Three (3) years of the draft approval
date, and no extensions have been granted, draft approval shall lapse and the file
shall be closed. Extensions may be granted provided valid reason is given and is
submitted to the Director of Planning and Development Services for the
Municipality of Clarington well in advance of the lapsing date.
9.4 Where an agency requirement is required to be included in the Municipal
subdivision agreement, a copy of the agreement should be sent to the agency in
order to facilitate their clearance of conditions for final approval of this plan. The
addresses and telephone numbers of these agencies are:
(a) Durham Regional Planning Department, 605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box
623, Whitby, Ontario L1 N 6A3 (905) 668-7721.
(b) Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, 100 Whiting Avenue, Oshawa,
Ontario LIH 3T3 (905) 579-0411.
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(c) Canada Post, Metro Toronto Region, 1860 Midland Ave. 2nd Floor
Scarborough ON, M1 P 5A1
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Attachment 2 to Report PSD-050-20
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
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By-law Number 2020-
being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington for ZBA2019-0003;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington enacts as follows:
Section 14.6 "Special Exceptions — Urban Residential Type Three (R3) Zone" is
amended by adding Special Exception Zone 14.6.62 as follows:
"14.6.62 Urban Residential Exception (R3-62) Zone
Notwithstanding Sections 3.1 b., c., g. iv); 14.1 a.; 14.4 b., c., e., f., g., and h.
those lands zoned R3-62 on the Schedules to this By-law shall only be used for
link townhouse dwellings having frontage on a private street. The following
regulations apply to each Link Townhouse Dwelling as if each unit is located on a
lot:
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5.5 metres
8.5 metres
i) Front Yard 3.0 metres to a dwelling
2.5 metres to an unenclosed porch
6 metres to a garage door
ii) Exterior Side Yard 3.0 metres to a dwelling
Interior Side Yard 1.5 metres, nil where building
has a common wall with any adjacent building
on an adjacent lot
e. Rear Yard
5.5 metres to a dwelling
6.0 metres to a garage door
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exterior side yard, but in no instance shall the
front or exterior side yard be reduced below 1.0 metres.
Lot Coverage 65 percent
Landscaped Open Space (Minimum) 20 percent
Building Height 11 metres
Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch
above finished grade (maximum) 1.0 metres
Regulations for Link Townhouse Dwellings
i) Where a Link Townhouse Dwelling Lot is a through lot with frontage
on both a Public Street and a Private Lane, the lot line along the
Public Street shall be deemed to be the Front Lot Line.
No parking space shall be located in any exterior side yard
Minimum setback for a water meter building
i) From Townline Road
ii) From Lawson Road
2.0 metres
1.70 metres
Section 14.6 "Special Exceptions — Urban Residential Type Three (R3) Zone" is
amended by adding Special Exception Zone 14.6.63 as follows:
"14.6.63 Urban Residential Exception (R3-63) Zone
Notwithstanding Sections 3.1 b., c., g. iv); 14.1 a.; 14.4 b., c., e., f., g., and h. those
lands zoned R3-63 on the Schedules to this By-law shall only be used for link
townhouse dwellings having frontage on a private street. The following regulations
apply to each Link Townhouse Dwelling as if each unit is located on a lot:
a. Lot Area (minimum) 165 square metres
b. Lot Frontage (minimum)
i) Interior Lot
ii) Exterior Lot
C. Yard Requirements (minimum)
i) Front Yard
ii) Exterior Side Yard
iii) Interior Side Yard
6.4 metres
11.0 metres
3.0 metres to a dwelling
2.5 metres to an unenclosed porch 6
metres to a garage door
4.0 metres to a dwelling
1.5 metres, nil where
building has a common wall with
any adjacent building
on an adjacent lot
iv) Rear Yard
a) Interior lot
b) Exterior lot rear yard
Special Yard Regulations
7.5 metres to a dwelling
4.9 metres
a) Steps may project into the required front or exterior side yard,
but in no instance shall the front or exterior side yard be
reduced below 1.0 metres.
d. Lot Coverage
i) Link Townhouse dwelling 60 percent
ii) Total of all buildings and structures 65 percent
e. Landscaped Open Space (minimum) 25 percent
f. Maximum number of Storeys 2 Storeys
g. Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch
above finished grade (maximum)1.0 metres
h. No parking space shall be located in any exterior side yard
2. Schedule `4' to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing
the zone designation from "Urban Residential Exception (R1-17) Zone" to "Urban
Residential Exception (R3-62) Zone" and from "Urban Residential Exception (R1-
17) Zone" to "Urban Residential Exception (R3-63) Zone" as illustrated on the
attached Schedule `A' hereto.
3. Schedule `A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
4. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act.
By -Law passed in open session this day of
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Adrian Foster, Mayor
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
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