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06-13-2022 Agenda
Clarftwn Planning and Development Committee Post -Meeting Agenda Date: June 13, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Council Members (in Chambers or MS Teams) I Members of the Public (MS Teams) Inquiries and Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Lindsey Patenaude, Committee Coordinator, at 905-623-3379, ext. 2106 or by email at Iatenaude@clarington.net. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. AudioNideo Record: The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio and/or video record of General Government Committee meetings. If you make a delegation or presentation at a General Government Committee meeting, the Municipality will be recording you and will make the recording public by on the Municipality's website, www.clarington.net/calendar Cell Phones: Please ensure all cell phones, mobile and other electronic devices are turned off or placed on non -audible mode during the meeting. Copies of Reports are available at www.clarington.net/archive *Late Item added or a change to an existing item after the Agenda was published. Pages 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgment Statement 3. Declaration of Interest 4. Announcements 5. Public Meetings *5.1. Public Meeting for a Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By- 4 law Amendment Applicant: Lifelong Investment Corporation Location: 1640, 1644, and 1648 Nash Road Planner: Brandon Weiler, Principal Planner (Public Meeting Presentation Attached) 5.1.1. PDS-027-22 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to 18 Facilitate a 21 Future Common Element Condominium Townhouse at the North-West Corner of Trulls Road and Nash Road, Courtice *5.2. Public Meeting for a Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law 28 Amendment Applicant: Lambs Road School Property Ltd. Location: 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville Planner: Brandon Weiler, Principal Planner (Public Meeting Presentation Attached) 5.2.1. PDS-028-22 A Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning, West of 51 Lambs Road, North of Concession Street East, Bowmanville *5.3. Public Meeting to Seek Public Comments on the Draft Courtice 66 Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Planner: Amanda Tapp, Community Planning and Economic Development (Public Meeting Presentation Attached) Page 2 0 7 0 5.3.1. PDS-029-22 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Presentations/Delegations 6.1. Presentation by Jana Joyce, Principal, GALA, CSLA, ASLA, The MBTW Group, Regarding the Preliminary Design of the Courtice Waterfront Park 6.1.1. Memo-034-22 Preliminary Courtice Waterfront Park Concept Plan Presentation 6.2. Delegation by Bryan Noble, Regarding Report PDS-030-22 Applications by Kaitlin Corporation for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment 6.3. Delegation by Ryan Guetter, Executive Vice President, Weston Consulting, Regarding Report PDS-030-22 Application by Kaitlin Corporation for a Draft Plan of Subdivision Reports/Correspondence Related to Presentations/Delegations 7.1. PDS-030-22 Applications by Kaitlin Corporation for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for 3 Blocks that Would Allow for Future Common Elements Condominiums Consisting of Townhouse Dwellings and Apartment Buildings Communications Staff Reports and Staff Memos 9.1. FSD-023-22 2022 Municipal EV Charge Stations 9.2. Memo-031-22 Subject of Policy Framework for Utility Infrastructure New Business - Consideration Unfinished Business Questions to Department Heads/Request for Staff Report(s) *12.1. Terms of Reference for an Interim Control Bylaw for Employment Lands Confidential Items Adjournment 106 226 240 242 279 KE:1t3 Page 3 Clarington Notice of Public Meeting A land use change has been proposed, have your say! The Municipality is seeking public comments before making a decision on an application for a proposed Plan of Subdivision and an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment. Lifelong Investment Corporation has submitted revised applications to amend Zoning By-law 84- 63 to facilitate a Draft Plan of Subdivision application and future Condominium application. The proposal includes a total of 21 townhouse dwelling units, 16 dual frontage and 5 traditional units, a private lane, amenity space, water metre building and visitor parking spaces. There was a previous public meeting in June 2020 for the original proposal of a three -storey apartment building containing 95 residential units The applications are deemed complete. 1640, 1644, 1648 Nash Road, North-west corner of Trulls Road and Nash Road in Courtice. For additional information on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and zoning by-law amendment, and the background studies are available for review on our website at clarington.net/developmentproposals Questions? Please contact Brandon Weiler 905-623-3379, extension 2424, or by email at bweileraclarinaton. net Our procedures have changed as we continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. To maintain physical distancing these meetings will take place electronically. This meeting is live -streamed for public viewing at www.clarington.net/calendar Date: June 13, 2022 Time: 6:30 pm Place: Electronic Teams meetinq by wav of on-line device or telephone Page 4 If you wish to speak at the public meeting, please pre -register and you will be provided with further instructions. You can pre -register by completing the online form at www.clarington.net/delegations or contact the Clerk's Department at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109 or clerks(a_clarington.net by Friday, June 10, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. If you are unable to participate electronically, please contact the Clerk's Department and we will do our utmost to accommodate you. We encourage you to submit your written comments for Committee's consideration to Brandon Weiler at bweiler ,clarington.net or by mail or drop box to 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 prior to the date of the public meeting File Number: S-C-2021-0010 & ZBA2020-0005 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act The personal information you submit will become part of the public record and may be released to the public. Questions about the information we collect can be directed to the Clerk's Department at 905- 623-3379, extension 2102. Accessibility If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats of this document or other accommodations, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Appeal Requirements If you do not speak at the public meeting or send your comments or concerns to the Municipality of Clarington before the by-law is passed: a) you will not be entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and b) you will not be able to participate at a hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Ryan Windle, MCIP, RPP, AICP Director of Planning and Development Services Page 5 Application By: Lifelong Investment Corporation Lifelong Investment Corporation has submitted revised applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to create a townhouse block for 21 townhouse dwellings. Public Meeting: June 13, 2022 The purpose of this Public Meeting and presentation is to hear what the public have to say about this application. It does not constitute, imply or request any degree of approval. 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Hlcha+el . J4.c.1.P. c arc■.ISSl6Mali` of >'lann:n¢ File Numbers: S-C-2021-0010 & ZBA2020-0005 CONDOS at Trulls and Nash Road Page 14 C Llu ice IDA Rharrivicy %Th' Rill e 0 -A V-0 oh -all 10 tle Ccw, e c r or 5 Or ray. U rm7& 4� '#,Pinnacle 1 Decorative Glass" J IrAw".111C `'- lk ► t5y J � gyp,. NL ,Q�i.FFr ',d' y' ie r , �i open wrtn rur carnerter AZT.. 4-st Al Clarftwn Public Meeting Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: June 13, 2022 Report Number: PDS-027-22 Submitted By: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO File Number: S-C-2021-0010 & ZBA2020-0005. Resolution#: Report Subject: Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to facilitate a 21 future common element condominium townhouse at the North-West corner of Trulls Road and Nash Road, Courtice Purpose of Report: The purpose of this report is to provide information to the public and Council. It does not constitute, imply or request any degree of approval. Recommendations: 1. That Report PDS-027-22 and any related communication items, be received for information only; 2. That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications; and 3. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-027-22 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Page 18 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-027-22 Report Overview Page 2 The Municipality is seeking the public's input on applications for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Lifelong Investment Corporation to permit a future townhouse block containing up to 21 units. The proposal includes 16 dual frontage and 5 traditional townhouse units, a private lane, amenity space, water metre building and visitor parking spaces. There was a previous Public Meeting in June 2020 for the original proposal of a three -storey apartment building containing 95 residential units. 1. Application Details 1.1 Owner/Applicant: 1.2 Agent 1.3 Proposal: 1.4 Area: 1.5 Location: 1ir1ST40 1.7 Within Built Boundary: 2. Background Lifelong Investment Corporation Rodger Miller (Miller Planning Services) 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 21 townhouse units. Zonina By-law Amendment Proposal is to rezone the property from "Urban Residential Type Two (R2) Zone" to a zone that would permit the townhouse dwelling units. 1.48 acres (0.60 ha) 1640, 1644, 1648 Nash Road, Courtice 1817-010-010-04200 1817-010-010-04300 1817-010-010-04400 Yes 2.1 On March 25, 2020, Lifelong Investment Corporation submitted an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a three -storey building containing 95 apartment units at the northwest corner of Nash Road and Trulls Road in Courtice. A public meeting was held on June 8, 2020. Staff received comments from several residents Page 19 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-027-22 Page 3 regarding concerns, described in Section 7 of this report. The original proposal also included 3010 Trulls Road which is no longer included as part of the lands subject to the revised applications. Figure 1: Applicant's rendering of the original proposal for a three -storey apartment building on the north-west corner of Trulls Road and Nash Road 2.2 Since 2020, staff have been working with the applicant and agencies to refine the plan through a series of discussions regarding several alternative designs. The revisions would need to consider concerns raised by residents and technical requirements from agencies to ensure the development would be designed and function appropriately for the subject lands. 2.3 In December 2021, and further refined in March 2022, Lifelong Investment Corporation submitted revised Zoning By-law Amendment and a Draft Plan of Subdivision application. The revised applications would permit a development block that would allow for a future common elements condominium containing 21 townhouse units, including 16 dual frontage units fronting onto both Nash Road and Trulls Road and 5 traditional units fronting onto a private lane. The development would also include a private lane, amenity space, water metre building and visitor parking spaces, see Figure 2. Page 20 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-027-22 Figure 2: Applicant's revised development proposal and surrounding area. 2.4 The revised proposal includes the following modifications to address previous comments from residents and staff: Page 4 Change in built form from an apartment building to townhouses; Reduction in density of the site resulting in reduced traffic generated from the site; and Additional amenity space per residential unit for the development. Page 21 Municipality of Clarington Page 5 Report PDS-027-22 2.5 The applicants have submitted the following revised studies in support of the applications: • Functional Servicing Report; • Traffic Impact Study; • Environmental Impact Study; • Arborist Report and Tree Preservation Plan; • Environmental Noise Report The revised studies are being reviewed by staff and agencies and will be summarized in a future report. 3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses 3.1 The subject lands consist of three properties located at the northwest corner of Nash and Trulls Road in Courtice, Figure 3. A portion of the lot at 1640 Nash Road wraps around the back of the adjacent residential dwellings to the west. All three of the lots currently have single detached dwellings and accessory buildings. 37 34 35 s BLUEGRASS GATE 75 L1� 61 59 57 [7 69 67 65 63 . �. 70 8 28 ;�- ARBEYWOOD CRESCENT 53 3075 E. 68 6 26 ` 74 72 66 64 - 51 - 3069 J� 76 a 70 - 68 F - so 49 _ 'v 47 R T eR00/f 2 O= 46 45 . 3061 56 4d- 1 QeBF a b A51 a, 16 OO CRfSCENi 3044 J '•1t- =� I 14 17 3 Subject Lands '.,'�', a 3� 3G32 10 g. J 1656 - 4 z 3 V 1648 V..; F 2 �' o ❑ 1 1626 1630B 1632 1634 1636 1640 •1644 1 � 1630A �_a NASH ROAD NASH ROAD NASH ROAD $ - ^!i �- 1625 1629 1635 3639 0 Z G - 13 6 ZA Cf 0 *- 1. A-10 1651 3' 1 8 Y 10 Figure 3- Aerial photo of subject lands and surrounding area. Page 22 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-027-22 3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows: Page 6 North: A wood lot and single detached dwellings on relatively larger lots. Further north is a residential subdivision where Abbywood Crescent is terminated both to the west and north. East: A neighbourhood commercial plaza and Parkwood Village, which is a stacked townhouse condominium development ranging from two to three storeys. The units face internally to the site. The site also contains several amenities and uses. South: Single detached dwellings and the Black Creek tributary. West: Single detached dwellings. 4. Provincial Policy Provincial Policy Statement 4.1 The Provincial Policy Statement encourages planning authorities to create healthy, livable, and safe communities by accommodating an appropriate range and mix of housing types and development patterns, while making efficient use of land and infrastructure. Opportunities for redevelopment and intensification are to be promoted where it can be accommodated. 4.2 Healthy and active communities should be promoted by planning public streets to be safe, meet the needs of pedestrians, foster social interaction, and facilitate active transportation and community connectivity. Compact and diverse developments promote active modes of transportation such as walking and cycling. Provincial Growth Plan 4.3 The Provincial Growth Plan encourages municipalities to manage growth by directing population growth to settlement areas, such as the Courtice Urban Area. Municipalities are encouraged to create complete communities by promoting a diverse mix of land uses, a mix of employment and housing types, high quality public open space and easy access to local stores and services. 4.4 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. Page 23 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-027-22 5. Official Plans Durham Region Official Plan Page 7 5.1 The Durham Region Official Plan designates the subject lands Living Areas. Living Areas permit the development of communities incorporating the widest possible variety of housing types, sizes, and tenure to provide living accommodations that address various socio-economic factors. 5.2 Living Areas shall be developed in a compact form through higher densities and by intensifying and redeveloping existing areas, particularly adjacent to arterial roads. 5.3 Schedule B of the Durham Region Official Plan identifies Key Natural Heritage and Hydrologic Features (KNHHF) within and adjacent to the western portion of the subject site. Clarington Official Plan 5.4 The Clarington Official Plan designates the properties "Urban Residential" and is located within the Built -Up Area of the Municipality. The proposal would contribute towards the Municipality's Residential Intensification Target and utilize existing public services and infrastructure. Intensification within the Built-up Areas that respects existing neighbourhoods is encouraged. 5.5 The subject lands are located at the edge of a neighbourhood and are adjacent to two arterial roads. The edge of neighbourhoods and adjacent to arterial roads is one of the locations where growth and higher intensity -built forms are to be directed. Developments at the edge of neighbourhoods are required to meet a minimum net density of 19 units per hectare and permit a built form of 1 to 3 storeys ground related units including limited apartments, townhouses, semi-detached, or detached dwellings. 5.6 Nash Road is a Type C Arterial Road (turns into a Type B Arterial Road, heading east, after it crosses Trulls Road) and Trulls Road is a Type B Arterial Road. 6. Zoning By-law 6.1 The subject properties are zoned "Urban Residential Type Two (R2)", which recognizes the current low density land uses consisting of detached dwellings. A Zoning By-law Amendment is required to permit the proposed townhouse dwelling units within the proposed development block. 7. Public Notice and Submissions 7.1 Public notice was mailed to each landowner within 120 metres of the subject lands and individuals on the interested parties list on May 20, 2022, and Public Meeting signs were installed fronting onto Nash Road and Trulls Road on May 25, 2022. Page 24 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-027-22 Page 8 Figure 4: Public Notice Sign posted at the intersection of Nash Road and Trulls Road 7.2 At the previous public meeting on June 8, 2020, residents identified concerns with the built form, density, traffic that would be generated from the development and the size of the units proposed. 7.3 At the time of writing this report staff have received two comments from residents: • One resident indicated the revised proposal was much more reasonable than the original proposal; • One resident had questions regarding the private amenity area for the development but indicated no concerns to staff. 8. Agency Comments Regional Municipality of Durham 8.1 Comments from Durham Region Planning, Works and Transit Departments have not been received on the revised proposal at the time of finalizing this report but will be included in a subsequent report. Page 25 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-027-22 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Page 9 8.2 Comments from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority have not been received on the revised proposal at the time of finalizing this report but will be included in a subsequent report. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board 8.3 Comments from the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board have not been received on the revised proposal at the time of finalizing this report but will be included in a subsequent report. Other Agencies 8.4 Canada Post and the comments from the utility companies that have been received have indicated they have no objection to the proposal but request to be included in the detailed design process for servicing should the applications be approved. 9. Department Comments 9.1 Public Works staff have no objection in principle to the proposed development; however, there are a number of technical details that need to be addressed regarding the proposed stormwater management for the development. Some additional information will be required prior to Draft Approval of the subdivision and the remainder of the items will need to be addressed through conditions of the subdivision and/or any future Site Plan application. Emergency and Fire Services 9.2 The Emergency and Fire Services Department have no objections to the proposed application. Comments were provided regarding "no parking signage" for the private laneway and fire hydrants on site. These comments would be addressed through the future Site Plan application process should the subdivision and rezoning applications be approved. 10. Discussion 10.1 The applicants have revised the proposal from the original submission to address a number of comments from residents and staff. The revised proposal results in a change in the built form from an apartment building to townhouse dwellings and significantly reduces the density of the site in an attempt to better integrate the development with the surrounding neighbourhood. 10.2 There is a woodlot located to the north of the subject lands, which is identified in the Region of Durham Official Plan as a Key Natural Heritage Feature. There are no natural heritage features identified on the lands in the Official Plan mapping. The Official Plan Page 26 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-027-22 Page 10 does acknowledge that there are natural heritage features that are not mapped but are important to the natural heritage system. The applicant's have submitted a revised Environmental Impact Study that is currently being reviewed by Clarington and CLOCA staff. 10.3 The revised proposal introduces an alternative building form to the neighbourhood on two arterial roads, that have limited access opportunities. The Owner has designed the development to address the intersection appropriately with a built form that can integrate with the existing development in the surrounding neighbourhood. 10.4 The revised proposal will be required to provide visitor parking and private amenity space. The concept plan provided by the applicant appears to meet Clarington's parking requirements and amenity space guidelines. The subject lands would be subject to a future Site Plan application, should the Subdivision and rezoning applications be approved, where the details of the amenity space design would be confirmed. 10.5 The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide an opportunity for further public input. These public comments will be compiled, discussed with the applicant, and addressed in a subsequent staff report. 11. Concurrence Not Applicable. 12. Conclusion The purpose of this report is to provide background information on the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Lifelong Investment Corporation to permit a future townhouse block containing up to 21 units. Staff will continue processing the application including the preparation of a subsequent report for Council consideration. Staff Contact: Brandon Weiler, Principal Planner, (905) 623-3379 ex. 2424 or bweiler@clarington.net. Attachments: Not Applicable Interested Parties: List of Interested Parties available from Department. Page 27 Clarington Notice of Public Meeting A land use change has been proposed, have your say! The Municipality is seeking public comments before making a decision on an application for a proposed Plan of Subdivision and an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment. Lambs Road School Property Ltd has submitted applications to permit 13 single detached units and 9 medium and high density residential development blocks. The residential development blocks would permit a total of 1202 residential units and 700 square metres of retail commercial floor space in mixed use buildings. IIII��I�I�YIIkII � t�i �� � +• - - . - ,1IL l III Y 3 >�. S-C-2022-0005 ZBA2022-0007 iL " U1%11 I:rl: .•o � 4. �, ~s _! Existing Road Future Public Roads Buildings Low Density Block :1 222 Single Detached Units slop Medium Density Block High Density - Mixed Use Block Municipal Park Open Space To Storm Water Management Pond • • , 2020 Lambs Road, west side of Lambs Road, north of Concession Street East, in Bowmanville. For additional information on the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and zoning by-law amendment, and the background studies are available for review on our website at clarington.net/developmentproposals Questions? Please contact Brandon Weiler 905-623-3379, extension 2424, or by email at bweiler(c�clarington.net Our procedures have changed as we continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. To maintain physical distancing these meetings will take place electronically. This meeting is live -streamed for public viewing at www.clarington.net/calendFrage 28 Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 Time: 6:30 pm Place: Electronic Teams meeting by way of on-line device or telephone If you wish to speak at the public meeting, please pre -register and you will be provided with further instructions. You can pre -register by completing the online form at www.clarington.net/delegations or contact the Clerk's Department at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109 or clerks clarington.net by Friday, June 10, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. If you are unable to participate electronically, please contact the Clerk's Department and we will do our utmost to accommodate you. We encourage you to submit your written comments for Committee's consideration to Brandon Weiler at bweiler(a�clarington.net or by mail or drop box to 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 prior to the date of the public meeting File Numbers: S-C 2022-0005, ZBA 2022-0007 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act The personal information you submit will become part of the public record and may be released to the public. Questions about the information we collect can be directed to the Clerk's Department at 905- 623-3379, extension 2102. Accessibility If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats of this document or other accommodations, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Appeal Requirements If you do not speak at the public meeting or send your comments or concerns to the Municipality of Clarington before the by-law is passed: a) you will not be entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and b) you will not be able to participate at a hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Ryan Windle, MCIP, RPP, AICP Director of Planning and Development Services /nl Page 29 Application By: Lambs Road School Property Ltd. Lambs Road School Property Ltd has submitted applications to permit 13 single detached units and 9 low, medium and high density residential development blocks. The blocks would permit an anticipated 1202 residential units and 700 square metres of retail commercial floor space in mixed use buildings. Public Meeting: June 13, 2022 The purpose of this Public Meeting and presentation is to hear what the public have to say about this application. It does not constitute, imply or request any degree of approval. 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TREET-EAST t, . •A SUBJEC SITE 40 Durham Region Official Plan Map A5 Regional Structure The subject site is designated LivingAreas and Major Open Space Areas LEGEND GREENLANDS SYSTEM URBAN SYSTEM MAJOR OPEN OAK RI OGES URBAN AREA BOUNDARY -. SPACEAREAS MORAINE AREAS • • URBAN AREA BOUNDARY r ■ M • DEFERRED _ WATERFRONT AREAS URBAN GROWTH CENTRE REGIONAL CENTRE OES MORAINE GREENBELT BOUNDARY LIVING AREAS � REGIONAL CORRIDOR BOUNDARY AREASDTIAL MUNICIPAL FULDPAREASARTIAL MUNICIPAL AL EMPLOYMENT AREAS TOURISTACT IVITYI RECREATIONAL NODE WATERFRONT PLACE SERVICES AR EA S DE VETO PA BLE ON CIPALWATER SYSTEMS OPEN SPACE LINKAGE ■ ■ WATERFRONT LINKS AREAS DEVELOPABLE ON MPRII VATS WASTE DISPOSAL PRIVATE WELLS & MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SEWER SYSTEMS AREAS DEVELOPABLE ON PRIVATE ONS SEE SCHEDULE C FOR DESIGNATIPRIVATEVVELLS BUILT BOUNDARY WASTED SPOSAML SYSTEMS THE FOLLOWING ISSHOWN SELECTIVELY, FOR EASE OF INTERPRETATION S MUNICIPAL SERVICE OF OTHER DESIGNATIONS ONLY. RURAL SYSTEM EXISTING FUTURE ARTERIAL ROAD - - - PRIME AGRICULTURAL AREAS i FREEWAY RURAL SETTLEMENTS: INTERCHANGE 9 ® HAMLET 12 COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL SU BDIVISICN (SEE TABLE E2 FOR DESCRIFTION) GO RAIL - .. RURAL EMPLOYMENT AREA (SEE TABLE E3 SHORELINE RESIDENTIAL GO STATI ON FOR DESCRIPTION) SPECIAL AREAS e REGIONAL NODE (SEE SECTION 9C FOR DESCRIPTION) �7 I 2 I SPECIALSTUDY AREA LA � SPECIFIC POLI CY AREA AGGREGATE RESOURCE EXTRACTION 12 AREA (SEE TABLE E1 FOR DESCRIPTION) Dz DEFERREDBY MINISTER OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS APPEALED TO O_M_B_ LANDS APPEALED TO OMB, REFER TO POLICY 14.13.7 Page 40 Clarington Official Plan Map A3 Land Use As amended by Official Plan Amendment 121, the subject site is designated Urban Residential, Municipal Wide Park and Environmental Protection Area. REGIONAL CORRIDOR URBAN RESIDENTIAL EAURBAN CENTRE ONEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE PRESTIGE EMPLOYMENT AREA LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AREA GENERAL INDUSTRIAL AREA BUSINESS PARK GATEWAY COMMERCIAL oao o a AGGREGATE EXTRACTION AREA UTILITY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREA - GREEN SPACE WATERFRONT GREENWAY COMUNITYPARK MUNICIPAL WIDE PARK I J WATERFRONT PLACE TOURISM NODE TRANSPORTATION HUB SECONDARY SCHOOL URBAN BOUNDARY SPECIAL POLICYAREA °••••••••••• SPECIAL STUDYAREA rA107 APPEALED TOTHEOMB Page 41 I Clarington Special Official Plan Policy Area F OPA 121 amended Special Policy Area F to provide detailed land uses within the Camp 30 lands. The proposed development will conform to and implement OPA 121. LEGEND Block Master Plan Boundary Low Density Residential (Height 1-4 Storeys) Medium Density Residential - Heritage (Height 2-4 Storeys) ®Medium Density Residential - Local Corridor (Height 3-6 Storeys) High Density Residential/Mixed Use Local Corridor (Height 5-6 Storeys) Municipal Wide Park Environmental Protection Area Stormwater Facility Heritage Building ******Pedestrian And Bicycle Routes Public Roads Local Trail Access Prominent Intersection Page 42 WL 4M Area 4, M it U) N Area 3 0 'Ma, L A 01 Area 2 tj I ow I -�:46 > _k Area 1 WA ns N ESSION. _V" I. YO Ak 7 SUBJECT SITE - Proposed Development Draft Plan of Subdivision The proposed development conforms to OPA 121. The draft plan of subdivision provides for: 13 Single Detached Lots / 1 Low Density Block 1 High Density Residential/Mixed Use Block kwL 3 Medium Density Residential (Corridor) Blocks C 4 Medium Density Residential (Heritage) Blocks E-- 4.6 hectares of Parkland C Stormwater Pond 2 New Public Streets J. z n 91 Page 44 Proposed Development Legend - Sidewalks / Walkways Block Master Plan - Proposed Mutli-Use Trail ■■■■ - Existing Mutli-Use Trail - Bike Routes The proposed concept shows a total - VehicularRoutes of 1,202 residential units, retains 5 of Single Detached Dwellings the existing heritage buildings, and Townhouse Dwellings provides 700 m2 of retail space. The Back -to -Back Townhouses proposed residential uses and Stacked Townhouses densities conform to OPA 121. 0 -Apartment Buildings -Public Park 0 Potential Private Common Outdoor Amenity Areas Single Detached 13 Street Townhouse 63 Back -to -Back Townhouse 68 Stacked Townhouse 332 Apartment 726 z W W 0 W s Black 21 - Medium U-1y Res idenli a LacsI Co Idcr Block 22 High Density Reside ntI.I ! M I xed Use Local Corridor Page 45 1-1117 WWWM Proposed Development Natural Heritage The development proposes to protect and preserve the natural features on site. Over 25 hectares of the Soper Creek will be protected as open space. SOPER CREEK OPEN SPACE y Proposed Development Cultural Heritage The Camp 30 Lands is the site of a former Boys Training School and World War II prisoner of war camp. Approximately 10 hectares of the site has cultural heritage significance. Impacts to the heritage attributes will be mitigated, as detailed in the Heritage Impact Assessment. Legend Ring Road Paved Path j� Study Area ! NHSC u Designated Area Property Heritage Building Municipality of Clarington By-law 2018-001, Schedule A, Area of Designation Proposed Development Built Form Examples Contemporary interpretations of Prairie style architecture is encouraged within the Camp 30 lands. a ;N . -i: 1 Page 48 Camp 30 Summary and Conclusion • The proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment conform to and implement the Town's recently approved Official Plan Amendment 121. Further, the applications are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and conform to the Growth Plan. • A Block Master Plan has been prepared to plan the overall placement of residential uses, the street pattern, public and private open spaces, and the pedestrian and cyclist network. • The concept plan envisions a total of 1,202 units that provide a range and mix of unit types and sizes and includes retail use at the corner of Lambs Road and Concession Street East. • Over 25 hectares of the natural heritage system within Soper Creek will be protected. • The Town will receive 4.6 hectares of land for the purposes of public parkland that will include the Camp 30 campus and heritage buildings within the ring road. • The proposed development will draw inspiration from the prairie style architecture and will be designed to be compatible and complimentary to the heritage features, along with other mitigation measures identified by the Heritage Impact Assessment. Page 49 Nanning and Development Committee June 13, 2022 kIr ,�' B� Yam- y �'►°�;- -- Tha Oue ,N� o , Ja —A—A PO,a- Camp 30 / The Jury Lands = •-��::� ;.� - ®► = Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision / V ..eR. v� �i 140 r 'Fvt r� BOUSFIELDS INC. . --. PLANNING I DESIGN I ENGAGEMENT G le h Clarftwn Public Meeting Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: June 13, 2022 Report Number: PDS-028-22 Submitted By: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO File Number: S-C 2022-0005 & ZBA 2022-0007 Resolution#: Report Subject: A Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning, West of Lambs Road, North of Concession Street East, Bowmanville Purpose of Report: The purpose of this report is to provide information to the public and Council. It does not constitute, imply or request any degree of approval. Recommendations: 1. That Report PDS-028-22 and any related communication items, be received for information only; 2. That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning applications; and 3. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-028-22 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Page 51 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-028-22 Report Overview Page 2 The Municipality of Clarington is seeking public input on an applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivison and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Lambs Road School Property Ltd. (Kaitlin Corp) to permit 13 single detached units and 9 low, medium and high density residential development blocks. The development blocks are anticipated to accommodate a total of 1202 residential units and 700 square metres of retail commercial floor space in mixed use buildings. The subject lands are located at 2020 Lambs Road in Bowmanville, also known as `Camp 30' or the `Jury Lands'. 1. Application Details 1.1 Owner/Applicant 1.2 Agent: 1.3 Proposal: 1.4 Area: 1.5 Location: Lambs Road School Property Ltd Bousfields Inc. Plan of Subdivision The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision would permit 13 single detached dwellings and 9 low, medium and high density residential development blocks, Municipal -wide Park, open space, two public roads and a stormwater management pond. Rezoning Proposal to rezone the property from "Environmental Protection (EP)" and "Urban Residential Exception (R1-10)" to multiple zones that would permit the single detached dwellings and the various types of dwelling units in the blocks. 42.5 Hectares (105 acres) 2020 Lambs Road, at the northwest corner of Lambs Road and Concession Street East, Bowmanville 1.6 Roll number 18-17 010-010-11700 1.7 Within the Built Boundary: Yes Page 52 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-028-22 2. Background Page 3 2.1 In 2009, the applicant submitted Official Plan Amendment, Plan of Subdivison and Zoning By-law Amendment applications on the southerly third of the subject lands. The applications sought to redesignate the community park area as Urban Residential with a Medium Density Symbol. The subdivision and zoning applications were to permit single detached and townhouse dwellings on the southerly third. 2.2 In 2016, as part of Official Plan Amendment 107 (Clarington's comprehensive update to the Official Plan), the entire area was designated as Special Policy Area F and the community park shifted from the northwest corner of Lambs Road and Concession Street East to the northeast corner in the adjacent Soper Hills Secondary Plan Area. In addition, specific polices were added to Chapter 16 of the Official Plan, Special Policy Area F, for these lands. The land use designation for the central campus was reserved until a community vision was developed. 2.3 In December 2021, Council approved Official Plan Amendment 121, through reports PDS-044-21 and PDS-051-21, that amended Special Policy Area F and defined the land uses to implement the community vision for the long term use of the subject lands while respecting the nationally designated cultural heritage landscape. The amendment established a Municipal -wide Park which includes the central campus of buildings situated within a ring road. The amendment permitted low, medium and high density residential uses along Concession Street East and Lambs Road and internal to the site. Permissions for limited retail floor space along the Local Corridor were also included in the amendment. 2.4 Official Plan Amendment 121 is linked to the transfer of the Jury Lands for the purposes of heritage preservation and the creation of a Municipal Wide Park. In December 2021, the first portion of land, including the former cafeteria building, were transferred to the Municipality with the remainder of the Municipal -wide Park lands to be transferred at a later date. 2.5 On April 4, 2022 Bousfields Inc. submitted applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment on the entirety of the subject lands at 2020 Lambs Road in Bowmanville, also known as Camp 30 or the Jury Lands. 2.6 The proposal is for 13 single detached dwellings and 9 low, medium and high density residential development blocks. The total anticiapated number of units for the subject lands is 1202 residential units and 700 square metres of retail commercial floor space in mixed use buildings. The proposal also includes park land, open space, being the Soper Creek and valleylands and a stormwater management pond, See Figure 1. Page 53 Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report PDS-028-22 Figure 1: Subject lands with proposed subdivision block layout. 2.7 The applicant has submitted the following reports in support of the applications which have been circulated to departments and agencies for review: Block Master Plan Planning Justification Report Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report Page 54 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-028-22 • Traffic Impact Study • Environmental Impact Study • Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment • Scoped Watershed Study • Harzard Assessment Report • Sustainability Brief • Heritage Impact Assessment • Urban Design Report • Tree Preservation Plan • Landscape Analysis • Noise Impact Study • Archeological Study Page 5 The studies are being reviewed by staff and agencies and will be summarized in a future report. 3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Context 3.1 The subject lands are located at 2020 Lambs Road in Bowmanvile. The site is also known as Camp 30 or the Jury Lands. The lands are culturally and historically significant at a local, provincial and national level. The majority of the subject lands are within the Soper Creek valleyland system. The past uses of the site, as a Boys Training School and Prisoner of War Camp, and the Prairie Style architecture of the buildings in a campus setting are historically significant and unique. The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada has recognized the significance of the uses and the architecture by designating the property a National Historic Site in 2013. In 2018, Council, with permission of the owners, designated the six buildings and their setting adjacent to and within the ring road under the Ontario Heritage Act by By-law 2018-001. 3.2 The surrounding land uses are as follows: North: CPR tracks and farmland which is outside the urban boundary South: Draft approved 610 unit residential plan of subdivision, comprised of 309 singles and 301 townhomes by FarSight Investments Ltd. East: Future urban residential lands subject to the Soper Hills Secondary Plan. West :The Soper Creek valley and residential subdivision of primarily single detached dwellings dating from the late 1990's Page 55 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-028-22 Page 6 � r t ti y �• Ilk i s is 4CONCESSION STREETEAST— E !1 .: ____j As ti t� ors Subject Lands N Figure 2: Subject lands and surrounding land uses Page 56 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-028-22 4. Provincial Policy Provincial Policy Statement Page 7 4.1 The Provincial Policy Statement identifies settlement areas as the focus of growth. Land Use patterns shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses that efficiently use land, resources and infrastructure. Planning authorities shall identify appropriate locations for intensification, redevelopment and transit -supportive development opportunities. 4.2 Significant built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes shall be conserved. Planning authorities can permit development and site alteration on lands adjacent to designated heritage properties where the proposed development demonstrates that the heritage attributes and designated heritage property will be conserved. 4.3 Healthy and active communities should be promoted by planning public streets to be safe, meet the needs of pedestrians, foster social interaction and facilitate active transportation and community connectivity. Compact and diverse developments promote active modes of transportation such as walking and cycling. Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 4.4 The Provincial Growth Plan encourages municipalities to manage growth by directing population growth to settlement areas, such as the Bowmanville Urban Area. The development of complete communities is encouraged by promoting a diverse mix of land uses, a mix of employment and housing types, high quality public open spaces and easy access to local stores and services. 4.5 The subject lands are within the Delineated Built Boundary. 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. 5. Official Plans Durham Region Official Plan 5.1 The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the lands as Living Area and Major Open Space. Lands designated Living Area permit the development of communities incorporating the widest possible variety of housing types, sizes and tenure to provide living accommodations and address various socio-economic factors. Major Open Space includes key natural heritage and hydrological features, in this instance Soper Creek. Page 57 Municipality of Clarington Page 8 Report PDS-028-22 5.2 Development applications in Living Areas must consider having a compact built form, including providing intensive residential and mixed uses (e.g. commercial) along arterial road and transit routes. Consideration must also be given to urban design, pedestrian connections, grid pattern of roads, and the availability of services and infrastructure. 5.3 The Region's Official Plan establishes a framework for Regional and Local Corridors. The Region's Official Plan identifies and maps Regional Corridors and provides policy direction to local municipalities for designating Local Corridors in the local Official Plans. 5.4 Local Corridors are mixed use areas, planned to support frequent transit service and the surrounding residential development. Local Corridors implement higher density and new forms of development, they are to be implemented with sensitive urban design measures to integrate with existing development and preserve and enhance cultural heritage resources. Local Corridors make connections to Regional Centres (i.e. Downtown Bowmanville and Bowmanville West Town Centre). Local Corridors support a long term density target of a minimum of 30 units per gross hectare. 5.5 The Region encourages the conservation, protection and enhancement of built cultural heritage resources. In particular Regional policies seek to integrate new forms of development through sensitive urban design and a wide variety of building forms. 5.6 The Region sets the goal of having green space woven throughout the urban area to ensure ecological health and renewal. The intent is to protect natural, built and cultural environments. Any proposal for development or site alteration shall demonstrate no negative effects on key natural heritage and hydrologic features or their functions. Connectivity between features is to be enhanced to allow for movement of native plants and animals across the landscape. Clarington Official Plan 5.7 The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands as Urban Residential, Local Corridor, Municipal -wide Park, Environmental Protection and Special Policy Area F. The subject lands are located within the Built -Up Area of Bowmanville. The policies in the Official Plan are to be read and used in conjunction with the specific policy direction provided for the Special Policy Area. As identified in Section 2 of this report Offiical Plan Amendment 121 to Special Policy Area F of the Clarington Official Plan refined the community vision and urban design plan for the long term use of the lands while respecting the nationally and municipally designated cultural heritage resource, natural heritage resources and future residential development. Page 58 Municipality of Clarington Page 9 Report PDS-028-22 5.8 The Urban Residential designation shall predominantly be used for housing purposes, providing for a variety of densities, tenure and types. Neighbourhoods are to be walkable, compact, connected and create a high quality public realm. 5.9 The Clarington Official Plan identifies Lambs Road as a Local Corridor. Mixed -use buildings, apartments and townhouse units are permitted (height between two and six storeys) with a minimum net density of 40 units per net hectare along the local corridor. The mix between low-rise (between 2 and 4 storeys) and mid -rise (5 and 6 storeys) shall generally be split 80% and 20%, respectively. Corridors are approximately 100 metres deep on both sides of the road. Corridors strive to create a high -quality public realm through the urban design of the built form while accommodating a range of higher density residential uses, complemented by compatible retail, service and institutional uses. 5.10 Special Policy Area F includes a Block Master Plan that further defines the local corridor into Medium Density - Residential, Medium Density — Heritage, and High Density Mixed - Use. Each designation refines the built form anticipated for these areas to ensure appropriate densities while also respecting the cultural heritage value of the subject lands. 5.11 The Environmental Protection designation identifies the natural heritage system. The Soper Creek and associated valleylands make up a large portion of the subject lands. The natural heritage system is to be protected and enhanced for the long term to promote responsible stewardship and provide sustainable environmental, economic and social benefits. Studies will determine the appropriate development limit and buffers in accordance with the Official Plan. The applicants have submitted an Environmental Impact Study with the applications. 5.12 Approximately 7.8 ha. of the subject lands, contain six structures in an open landscape around an internal road system, are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and identified as a cultural heritage landscape in the Official Plan. The Official Plan promotes and encourages the conservation, protection, enhancement and adaptive reuse of cultural heritage resources. Cultural heritage resources are to be designed into community design and new development. The applicants have submitted a Heritage Impact Assessment with the applications. 6. Zoning By-law 6.1 The subject property is zoned "Environmental Protection (EP)" which largely represents the Soper Creek and valley system and "Urban Residential Exception R1-10 (R1-10)" which permits a private school. A Zoning By-law Amendment is required to permit the proposed residential and mixed uses development proposed across the subject lands. Page 59 Municipality of Clarington 10 Report PDS-028-22 7. Public Notice and Submissions Page 7.1 Public Notice was mailed to each landowner with 120 metres of the subject lands on May 20, 2022. Two signs were posted on the subject lands, one on each frontage of Concession Street East and Lambs Road, on May 23, 2022, advising of the complete applications received by the Municipality and details of the Public Meeting. Figure 3: Public Notice Sign on Lambs Road 7.2 At the time of writing this report, Staff have received no comments with respect to the applications. Comments received from the public at the Public Meeting will be considered and included in the subsequent recommendation report. Page 60 Municipality of Clarington 11 Report PDS-028-22 8. Agency Comments Regional Municipality of Durham Page 8.1 Comments from Durham Region Planning, Works and Transit Departments have not been received at the time of finalizing this report but will be included in a subsequent report. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority 8.2 Comments from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority have not been received at the time of finalizing this report but will be included in a subsequent report. Kawathra Pine Ridge District School Board 8.3 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has no objection to the proposed applications subject to conditions being included for Draft Approval. 8.4 Students from the development will be directed to Vincent Massey Public School, Duke of Cambridge Public School (French Immersion) and Bowmanville High School. Given the on -going development activity in the area, students may be directed to alternate schools. Warning clauses advising potential purchasers, that students may need to attend alternate schools, should schools inside the catchment area be at capacity. 8.5 The developer will also be required to provide pedestrian walkways to promote safe walking routes. The school bus service will not provide student pick up on internal private streets. CP Rail 8.6 CP Rail is not in favour of residential uses that are not compatible with rail operations. CP Rail will require warning clauses advising potential purchasers of the hours of operation, noise and vibration associated with rail operation in the area. Other Agencies 8.7 Canada Post, Hydro One, Enbridge Gas and Elexicon have no objections to the proposal but request to be included in the detailed design process for servicing should the applications be approved. Page 61 Municipality of Clarington Page 12 Report PDS-028-22 9. Department Comments Clarington Public Works 9.1 Public Works has no objections in principle to the proposed development, however, a number of items must be addressed in the next submission. They include stormwater management, access between the various residential blocks, amendments to the Traffic Impact Study to include intersection controls at Lambs Road and Concession Street, and amendments to the Parking Plan. Emergency and Fire Services 9.2 Emergency and Fire Services has no objection to majority of the proposal but has indicated two areas of concern. 9.3 Emergency and Fire Services requires the current ring road around the existing buildings to remain as a fire route, at least until future plans for the Municipal -wide Park are determined. 9.4 The second concern is the single access to the most northerly medium density residential block in the Draft Plan of Subdivision. Given the experience in servicing other neighbourhoods that have no or deficient alternate access, including the requirement to have an additional access at the threshold at more than 100 units is the standard being used in Clarington and other municipalities. The applicant must explore options for a second access point to this block. 10. Discussion 10.1 The subject lands are with Special Policy Area F of the Official Plan. Council recently approved Official Plan Amendment 121, including site -specific policies and a Block Master Plan, for Special Policy Area F. 10.2 The applicant's Block Master Plan submitted with the applications identifies the open space lands associated with the Soper Creek and valleyands, the Municipal -wide Park, single detached dwellings and blocks for low, medium and high density residential units, along Concession Street East and Lambs Road within the Local Corridor. The applicant's Block Master Plan also shows higher density built forms, back-to-back townhouses, within the low density designation, See Figure 4. The block plan does not specifically identify heights and density. The Planning Justification Report submitted by the applicant does discuss the heights and densities contemplated, which would be further refined through the Site Plan process. Page 62 Municipality of Clarington 13 Report PDS-028-22 Page Figure 4: Block Plan submitted by the applicant Page 63 Municipality of Clarington 14 Report PDS-028-22 Page 10.3 Special Policy Area F requires specific density and heights within each designation as defined on the approved block plan as follows: • High Density Residential/Mixed Use Local Corridor permits a minimum of 5 storeys and a maximum of 6 storeys an a minimum and a minimum net density of 40 units per hectare • Medium Density Residential - Local Corridor permits a minimum of 3 storeys and a maximum of 6 storey and a minimum net density of 40 units per hectare • Medium Density Residential — Heritage blocks adjacent to the Camp 30, permit a minimum of 2 storeys and a maximum of 4 storeys with a minimum density of 40 units per hectare; • Low Density Residential are generally a maximum of 3 storeys and minimum density of 13 units per net hectare. 10.4 The proposed housing forms within the applicant's Block Plan are townhouses, back-to- back townhouses, stacked townhouses and an apartment buildings, which meet the building forms permitted in Special Policy Area F. 10.5 The dwelling units within the blocks will be accessed through private lanes. The applicant will be required to submit applications for Site Plan approval for each block. The site plans will go through detailed review to ensure they meet the requirements of the Official Plan with respect to high -quality urban design, streetscaping and architectural design. 10.6 The Block Master Plan and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by the applicant show only five of the six designated buildings within the Camp 30 campus being retained. The sixth building, known as the Triple Dorm, is proposed at this time to be removed by the applicants and replaced with an apartment building. The Block Plan approved by Council with Amendment 121 indicated all six of the designated buildings. The applicants have submitted a Heritage Impact Assessment. Staff have circulated the applications to the Clarignton Heritage Committee and the Jury Lands Foundation for comments. 10.7 The subject lands and Special Policy Area F are adjacent to the Soper Hills Secondary Plan area, which is currently underway. While the subject lands are not included in the Soper Hills Secondary Plan area they form part of the local corridor on Lambs Road that will be shared between the areas. It is imperative that the proposed plan and that work compliment each other and create a complete neighbourhood. 10.8 The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide background information on the applications and an opportunity for further public input. These public comments will be compiled, discussed with the applicant, and addressed in a subsequent staff report. Page 64 Municipality of Clarington 15 Report PDS-028-22 10. Concurrence Not Applicable. 11. Conclusion Page The purpose of this report is to provide background information on the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Lambs Road School Property Ltd to permit 13 single detached units and 9 low, medium and high density residential development blocks. Staff will continue processing the application including the preparation of a subsequent report. Staff Contact: Brandon Weiler, Principal Planner, (905) 623-3379 ex. 2424 or bweiler@clarington.net. Attachments: Not Applicable Interested Parties: List of Interested Parties available from Department. Page 65 Clarbgton Notice of Public Meeting The Municipality is seeking public comments on the draft Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan. After extensive consultation, the Municipality is ready to present and receive input on the draft Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan and Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines at a Statutory Public Meeting. We look forward to receiving your input. The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan will support the existing energy business cluster in the Energy Park and shape the future of south Courtice. This area will be home to Ontario Power Generation's new headquarters and will help attract new investment and create jobs. The Secondary Plan also proposes to create a new residential neighbourhood and 18-hectare municipal -wide park along the Courtice Waterfront. Approximately 1000 residential units are proposed, and 5600 jobs will be accommodated in the Secondary Plan area. The purpose of the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan (and the implementing Official Plan Amendment) is to provide land use planning policies and design guidelines that will create Clarington's premier, prestige employment centre and create a Municipal -scale, waterfront park along the Lake Ontario shoreline. These are proposed to be complemented with a new residential and mixed -use neighbourhood. There is a unique and complementary relationship between these areas that will make this part of Courtice the optimal location for premium jobs and a showcase destination along our waterfront. The Secondary Plan area includes the lands south of Highway 401, east of Darlington Provincial Park, and north of Lake Ontario. We are also seeking your input on the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines that have been prepared to advance the vision of this Plan. A subsequent phase of the process will involve the preparation of the implementing zoning regulations. This will be followed by development applications. a o - eaW.d --------------------- aoi -6ARLING70N PROVINCIAL PARK flodinson [reek - El ENERGY Em Grive_ - - - PARK ' WEST WATERFRONT : m Osborn¢ R. EAST r ,•.�aT--- �� WATERFRONT COURTICE WATERFRONT AND ENERGY PARK SECONDARY PLAN BOUNDARY J NUC The proposed Official Plan Amendment, including additional information will be available for review at Clarington.net/CourticeWaterfront beginning on May 24th, 2022. Questions? Please contact Amanda Tapp, Community Planning and Economic Development at 905-623-3379, extension 2420, or by email at atapp ,clarington.net or Lisa Backus, Community Planning and Economic Development at 905-623-3379 extension 2413 or by email at Ibackus clarington.net. If you wish to be notified of the decision of Clarington Council on the proposed Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to the Municipal Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6. Page 66 Our procedures have changed as we continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. These meetings will take place electronically using an online device or telephone. This meeting is live - streamed for public viewing at www.clarington.net/calendar Statutory Public Meeting Date: Monday, June 13, 2022 Time: 6:30 pm Place: Electronic Teams Meeting by way of online device or telephone If you wish to speak at the public meeting, please pre -register and you will be provided with further instructions. You can pre -register by completing the online form at www.clarington.net/delegations or contact the Clerk's Department at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109 or clerks .clarington.net by Friday June 10 2022 at 3:30 p.m. If you are unable to participate electronically, please contact the Clerk's Department and we will do our utmost to accommodate you. Written Submission We encourage you to submit your written comments for Committee's consideration to Amanda Tapp at atapp clarington.net or by mail of drop box to 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 prior to the date of the public meeting. File Number: COPA 2022-0001 (PLN 41.6) Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act The personal information you submit will become part of the public record and may be released to the public. Questions about the information we collect can be directed to the Clerk's Department at 905- 623-3379, extension 2102. Right of Appeal If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Clarington Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Clarington before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Clarington before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Ryan Windle, MCIP, RPP, AICP Director - Planning and Development Services Page 67 Courtice Water Energy Park Sec Statutory Public Me:'eting,.,,,�-= �r PDS, 029' 22 y _ r Purpose of the Meeting The purpose of the Public Meeting is to hear what the public has to say about the Official Plan Amendment for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan. No decision will be made regarding the Secondary Plan. Page 69 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 2 What is a Secondary Plan? Adds details to the objectives and policies of Clarington's Official Plan to fit the local context. Establishes more focused development guidelines unique to an area to guide growth and change. Promotes a desired type and form of physical development in a specific area. Guides public and private investment around infrastructure. Page 70 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 3 0 w " a II 1 it w 0 0 Farewell a o 0 Hei hts & g Courtice U O SecondaryPlans in Clarington NASH Courtic'e Waterfront47777W and Energy park Courtice \� I I I N (COURTICE WATERFRONT AND ENERGY PARK SECONDARY PLAN Lake Ontario 14 �I a it Soper Springs Soper Hills (Park Port Darlington Wi Bownnanville Neighbourhoods New Secondary Plan Conformity Update Neighbourhood Plan Conversion N ROAD Centres and Employment Areas _ New Secondary Plan _ Existing Secondary Plan o _ Conformity Update o rc a rc o > w rc ¢ 3 O SU m O 2 K K O Q irl 5 s a North Village 2 North Village 1 West New Town 0 1 1 Newcastle Village Page 71 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 4 The Courtice Waterfront and EnergyProjectPark Area F —. o0001 O � �1 I° ❑I r a C_ a 41 n e Ro� ' �I I _ fl •o = ---sead V , o 0 _ I a arlin n Park o--L'— - - LD \\J riv ° PARK I� i \ Rob' c i l — — — Cre i Ener yDrrym e ENERGY \ o iPo it ji PARK o m u i j IiI j -T ii rLei I Q -E n C7 o ld a p v°O ! �, Osborne Road. j NUCLEA GENERATING STAT I O N COURTICE WATERFRONT AND ENERGY PARK SECONDARY PLAN �000 �o �p • Op a Boy Page 72 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 5 Public Consultation #1 Ft PHASE 1 Public Consultation #2 Planning Process PHASE 2 Preferred Concept and Draft Secondary Plan & Guidelines Public Consultation #3 w March 2022 Final Secondary Plan & Guidelines Statutory Public Meeting ■ 31 ciiAre Here June 2022 i Courtice Waterfront Municipal Park Preliminary Design Plan Process Target Completion O (Council Recommendation) Page 73 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 6 Notice of Statutory Public Meeting Who received the Notice: • Landowners within the Study Area • Landowners around the Study Area • Interested Parties • Agencies • First Nations How the Notice was distributed: • Newspaper • Mail • E-Mail • Project web page • Social Media • E-Update Page 74 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 7 Public uses and private development will extend the growing Courtice community to Lake Ontario. These planning studies provide context for the waterfront. NL Road AO Robinson and Tooley Watershed Study �,� �c a �t---- H o,`-- - © Southeast Courtice Secondary Plan 'fir♦ � Courtice Main Street 'v 1'� �♦.., � �, 1 j Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan Update Secondary Plan i (Completed) unnmo°`, DO Courtice Transit Oriented Community Secondary Plan Bloor Street J ; O Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park C* ;' Secondary Plan Bowmanville GO Expansion Business Case -- Study (Metrolinx) 14 �• ® Provincially Significant Employment Zones i x MTSA Boundary Darlrington Provincial Park 1 ® Urban Expansion Area COURTICE WATERFRONT & Dg61,nnggttoinn 75 ENERGY PARK SECONDARY PLAN Generating 8 Station Active Transportation: • Connection to the GO Station and beyond to the rest of Courtice. • Connections between the Waterfront Lands and the Energy Park Complete Community: • Mix of uses • Amenities for residents and employees • Affordable housing Quality of Life: • Municipal -wide waterfront park , Secondary Plan Priorities ........... ,; ■� s E..500mF_.._ i a 19. •P'Oh.A Q R U ❑ a oQr, _ ❑ I �- a _ - 401 � /-- RROIECT WOODWAR. EAST ENN EFW Qa � lY 4� Economic Development & Job Creation: d OPG expansion Project Woodward 418 •d • Creation of an energy park cluster Y I / ler" DO [N n DARLINGTON LOWER HYDRO DARLINGTON FIELDS NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Sustainability: • Environmental Protection • Coordination with Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study • Green development principles Page 76 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 9 Vision for the Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park • Develop the West Waterfront and Energy Park as distinct, yet linked places that together enhance Clarington as place to live, work and play. • A large municipal waterfront park, a diverse neighbourhood, and commercial destinations. • An energy-themed prestige business park and vital regional infrastructure. • A network of environmental features, public open spaces, streets and trails tying the area together. Page 77 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 10 The open space framework will include parkland, trails, open space and natural areas with varying characters -rory 6� Passive' Recreation 0 N r Darlington''••••.. ,� Pr mflo k CIO GO Station Area c v o � b v J\) 0 3 o9d„ o 0 ea x----6-------- e� e QC ti - Q Darlin tope ❑ er /� Highway401 0 `\ _ Megawatt Drive o Gateway l o `o r o 0 0 Campus I OPG Waterfront Op Campus Neighbourhood — Energy Drive 0 Waterfronopt u Amenity Node - Wilds Waterfront EFW Perk a ` Shoreline _ Connection / II - _LPierLook-Out �d 0 n Baseline Road West y F- III i Hydro Fields �J Active "pecreation Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting Page 78 A MP Courtice Waterfront Park 0 Stormwater Management Facilities 0 Environmental Protection Area 0 Waterfront Greenway 0 Prestige Employment Draft Land Use Plan 0 General Employment 0 Low Density Residential 0 Medium Density Residential - Waterfront 0 Mixed Use - Main Street 0 Mixed Use - Neighbourhood *EPA boundaries are preliminary and are subject to further study. 0 Utility 0 Gateway Commercial Potential Pedestrian Crossing Potential Trulls Road Extension STON ENERATING ON Page 79 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 12 K K U K N Land Use Designations - Courtice Waterfront Minimum Designation Heights Uses Densit Detached and semi-detached Low -Density Residential 2- 3 storeys 35 units/ha houses; Townhouses Medium Density Residential- Townhouses; Stacked townhouses; Waterfront 3 - 6 storeys 60 units/ha and, Apartment buildings Apartment buildings; Mixed use Mixed Use - Main Street 2 - 6 storeys - buildings with comemrcial at - grade; Live/work units Mixed Use- Same as those in Mixed Use - Main Neighbourhood 3 - 6 storeys 70 units/ha Street along with townhouses and stacked townhouses Gateway Retail and service commercial Commercial 2 - 6 storeys - uses. Approximately 18 ha in size. A Courtice Waterfront Park _ _ range of passive and active recreation and cultural uses are permitted. No development is permitted Environmental Protection except for low intensity recreation Area _ _ and uses related to conservation, flood, or erosion control projects. Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 13 Land Use Designations - Courtice Waterfront OLow -Density Residential OMixed Use - Neighbourhood OMedium Density Residential OMixed Use - Neighbourhood OMixed Use - Main Street 9 0 Gateway Commercial Page 81 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 14 C] Land Use Designations - Energy Park Designation Vision Uses High -occupancy office and industrial Professional or adminstrative offices; Prestige Employment uses, along with ancillary commercial uses, benefitting from highway Research & development facilities; visibility. Ancillary commercial uses. Offices; Research and development High -occupancy and low -occupancy facilities; Light industrial uses; General Employment employment uses. Warehousing and distribution facilities; and, Factory retail outlets as a secondary use. Page 82 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 15 Draft Open Space Network LEGEND MP Courtice Waterfront Park 0 Stormwater Management Facilities 0 Environmental Protection Area Q Waterfront Greenway Potential Pedestrian Crossing Potential Trulls Road Extension ••••j>► Key View ••••> Active Transportation Connections *Active transportation alignments are conceptual 3TON ENERATING ON Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting Page 83 *EPA boundaries are preliminary and are subject to further study. 16 Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines • Help implement the policies of the Official Plan and Secondary Plan. • Should be read in conjunction with the Zoning By-law and Clarington's General Architectural Design Guidelines. c> o joo�P� cPEEP V i z n EFW FACILITY � J �o >© a o o a COURTICE WATER � ao POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT LAKE ONTARIO The Preferred Concept Page 84 HIGHWAY 418 = a un o 0 o V � o n o � o V . v b !J �D DARLINGTON NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines The Guidelines provide direction for the following: • Overall Community Design • Public Realm • Private Realm • Green Design West Setback varies) Sitlewalk Plaminga Bike Travel T.-I Bike PlantingSidewalk ISetbeck-rile min l.Sm Funishiing ^e Lane Lane FurZnonheing min 1.51 Parking Parking I I I I 6.5m 10m Boulevard Roadway 23 m R.O.W. Main Street Cross Section 6.5m Boulevard 0 2.5 5 10m East Page 85 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 18 Comments Received to Date • Public Comments • Council Input • Committee Input • Agency Comments Page 86 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 19 Issues to Address • Floodplain Analysis • Possible Creek Relocation • Land Use Compatibility Study Ongoing MCR - Density/Housing Allocations • Full Transportation Analysis • Impacts on Provincial Park Page 87 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 20 Next Steps • Consider public and agency comments • Revise the Official Plan Amendment and Secondary Plan based on feedback received • Revise the draft Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines based on feedback received Complete supporting technical documents • Prepare Recommendation Report • Forward to Region of Durham for Approval Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 21 Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Statutory Public Meeting 22 STATUTORY PUBLIC .' MEETING 113 DOWN ROAD JUNE 13) 2022 COURTICE WATERFRONTAND ENERGY PARK SECONDARY PLAN a 0 SUBJECT LANDS Aerial of Subject Lands: 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington WESTON 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington June 13, 2022 2 CONSULTINGM Page 91 COURTICE WATERFRONT AND ENERGY PARK SECONDARY PLAN 290 HA = 715 ACRES Source: Municipality of Clarington and Urban Strategies WESTON 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington June 13, 2022 3 CONSULTINGM Page 92 KEY BENEFITS/AREAS OF SUPPORT • We support the seven principles and objectives proposed in the Draft Secondary Plan. • We support the opportunity to introduce a diverse population in the Courtice Waterfront of more than 2,400 persons and a significant number of jobs. Port Union Waterfront Trial • We support the development of a low -carbon, mixed -use, complete community supported by a full range of housing types, employment uses, commercial, recreational, and community uses connected by a multi -modal transportation network. • We support the delivery of a significantly -sized Municipal Park being transferred from private lands to public lands. Stockholm Royal Seaport WESTON 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington June 13, 2022 4 CONSULTING Page 93 COMMENT THEMES • Adjustment to Municipal Park boundaries and extent of area • Redistribution of land uses and densities Lakeview Village Waterfront Promenade, Mississauga • Flexibility associated with unnamed tributary • Direction by Council to have discussions about land transfers to facilitate park, stormwater pond, roads, and development areas h431R4ik YhiR�446.::.;' IN 1 \ Great Kneighton, Cambridge, United Kingdom WESTON 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington June 13, 2022 5 CONSULTINGM Page 94 MUNICIPAL PARK West Waterfront Emerging Concept ........... 1111 Jill --------------- CP Raill rr $�, x [::3, U:" ".—I ....... I .......... Pllft-o-i T-1i R..d F�. 1)arlin gton P vincial Park --------------- Potential future _ ff--7 --to." 1. Opp: ------------ ------ ------ Legend 0 Residential 0 Municipal Park ❑ Potential SWM 0 Commercial Opportunities Commercial frontage 0 Accessible Green Space ..... Green GO Connection 0 Environmental Protection Conceptual trails & connections 0 Other Green Space Central gathering place and prospect Potential Parking Location Gateway features Courtice Waterfront & Energy Park - Joint Steering Committee Meeting #E - - --------- Courfici Water Polklitic. colTilrolplarit Clarington Park 52 West Waterfront Emerging Concept acknowledges Municipal Park designation east of Tooley Creek (July 2021) WESTON � 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington June 13, 2022 6 CONSULTING Page 95 MUNICIPAL PARK Draft Land Use Plan (As Modified) �"4� DARLING PROVIM PARK • 15-17-hectare Municipal Park • Inclusion of lands east of Tooley Creek within Municipal Park STON ZNERA71NG aN LEGE Courtice Waterfront Park 0 General Employment Stormwater Management Facilities 0 Low Density Residential 0 Utility ® Environmental Protection Area 0 Medium Density Residential - Waterfront 0 Gateway Commercial 0 Waterfront Greenway 0 Mixed Use - Main Street Potential Pedestrian Crossing 0 Prestige Employment 0 Mixed Use - Neighbourhood Potential Trulls Road Extension •EP boundaries are preliminary and are subject to further fieldwork by SWS. WESTON 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington June 13, 2022 7 CONSULTINGM Page 96 REDISTRIBUTION OF LAND USES AND DENSITIES Q Courtice Waterfront Park O General Employment OQ Stormwater Management Facilities O Low Density Residential O Utility O Environmental Protection Area O Medium Density Residential -Waterfront ® Gateway Commercial O Waterfront Greenway 0 Mixed Use - Main Street Potential Pedestrian Crossing O Prestige Employment 0 Mixed Use - Neighbourhood Potential Trulls Road Extension SCHEDULE A - LAND USE (DRAFT) Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan WESTON CONSULTING For Public Meeting - June 2022 Draft Land Use Plan (As Modified) STUN ENERATiNG ON E) Courtice Waterfront Park O General Employment QQ Stormwater Management Facilities O Low Density Residential O Utility ® Environmental Protection Area O Medium Density Residential - Waterfront ® Gateway Commercial Q Waterfront Greenway Mixed Use - Main Street Potential Pedestrian Crossing O Prestige Employment Mixed Use - Neighbourhood Potential Trulls Road Extension CEP boundaries are preliminary and are subject to further field work by SWS. 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington June 13, 2022 8 Page 97 FLEXIBILITY OF UNNAMED TRIBUTARY r DARLING PROVIN( PARK W ESTO N CONSULTING 7�0 � DARLIN6TON 'RCVINCIAL PARK 1 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington Page 98 June 13, 2022 0 OVERALL COMMUNITY BENEFITS • Municipal Park accessible by transit, bike, foot, and car • New connections to the water's edge, including two potential lakefront lookout points and possible beach access • Preservation and incorporation of environmental protection areas into park design and programming Kanalbyen, Fredericia, Denmark by KCAP • Strengthening economic development and job creation through employment uses and amenities for workers • Development of a complete community with a range of housing types and options, including affordable housing and supportive commercial uses • Housing options and recreational opportunities next to significant employment uses New Central Stair in Culver City, Los Angeles by SWA Group WESTON 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington June 13, 2022 10 CONSULTINGM Page 99 OVERALL COMMUNITY BENEFITS 7VIN s w All t1liq WNW, r q Navy Pier, Chicago, James Corner Field OperationsAt Y }- • Plan permissions facilitate approximately one kilometre of frontage on Lake Ontario from private lands to municipal lands • Improvements to stormwater management, runoff, protection of natural areas • Significant public amenities and varied types of recreational opportunities for active and passive uses • Supports trail, cycling and road connectivity east and west and to the north, which requires a critical mass of jobs and population to support cost of infrastructure WESTON CONSULTING Trail Winery Estate, Hillier, Ontario 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington Page100 June 13, 2022 I 11 CONCLUDING THOUGHTS i 7 K �,�. �-•.��. it '; Z Lakeview Village Waterfront Promenade, Mississauga ..1 . I 4 C.'- - 1 , 7 • This has the potential to be a significant tourism and economic development driver for the Municipality and Region, supporting businesses, the adjacent Provincial Park, the GO Station to the north and the protection of natural features and access to the waterfront • The plan achieves a balance of jobs and population that will support a key regional destination and complete community • The achievement of a significantly sized municipal park with adjacent development permissions will create a legacy that will support workers with amenities, housing, and commercial opportunities for generations to come WESTON 113 Down Road, Courtice, Municipality of Clarington June 13, 2022 12 CONSULTINGM Page 101 Thank You WESTON UUNZJULCING AAA Page102 The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Project. _�_ µd•-.ray, a. __-ENERGY PARK WEST a L WATERFRONT COORTICE WATERFRONT I6z�_I ............................ . Trans -Canada Highway Route Transcanedienre ter ' •L'+ + }�^�5'4'••Y+ (� i F •,'„ 0 1) HA First Plan = The Waterfront should include amenities that draws in tourists — no take out (garbage — nobody is picking up) Maintenance practices for trails in Clarington should be more focused on sustainability. Example: find an alternative to salt in the winter; avoid cutting down native vegetation at the edge of the trail. There is already flooding on the existing trail, storm water mitigation needs to be addressed. • Preserve and expand endangered species habitats and plantings in the project area (Example: Butternut tree near the Courtice Shores Drive underpass) and fight invasive species (Example: PhI III ��` • There will be more natural space to enjoy. Will a new school be needed if there is residential development? 5 March 2020 second Plan attract tourists There are concerns about compatibility between existing and planned PIC 3 — no access for special needs March 9, 2022 Tooley Creek coastal wetland -tourist's attraction disappeared Transcontinental waterfront trail LtJCALLYSIGNIFlGANT TDOLEY GREEN COASTAL WETLAND December20a6 onrmin urinar yafjx'W fRantrca Ammo 1)ntriN o.Lda e,n.ntawaa Iy4yssdasw en.t repearnpskkn• Ixnp. )owls rtyn x.k...,.: tp sexsroansamu d..:1)°51'iM1'rveeiwde: ]a'45'S.r e,at.a.,,a.: tzppo zam.. onaprmn,a mdw Maw—M Mneivipvary, Lab & L',emzkns, Negiwml Mukgnlik of ix i„nry of aanngvnt pulegmn txp.. caw•..w...u�y,c�nwt.b:o.s.olcr.ocl tvammrtsk�rl a 7t aaueaa o• err .inn a.,ar:t ,dzsm - Mooh r°6 w m�J s�.nn��n: �uyt�aax, ar,.,ase°6 1WM Wvda•J Swrc: aloigkal C,mpovmr 1E9, Sad c,m �mi srz, nyawwe� c�wnan to �i ,woo eved'gxhJ.2apa; S<pamtne za �tktl nadTiw Ep•wnhvwa riwuvR.wn: rtru: Swwo vmeaoasnR nano uA-, Iptrsduetisp The Ixally sig,lfiram 'Insley (Sale C,mral Wend is sitaated a the mouth offnnley tucamd en fie Mun71fly A (;Ianno4am, it is b—d,d by oarlingwn Provincial Pak to the west t3ighway 401 to the wed, Cuuttiru Rd. I, thecastmdlaker)ntado ,, tub This wAsnd is oily 0.35 W in size It was evahnted boos- o I we9ands are vane in the astern part ,f Irks Onfaru. In addilmn, it supports Iwo plant species ibat are rare In the Ropj.sl Municipality of """" aM it is cmaidvxcd kwAy signifl— fish habitat. ] invcntay is pert of M ongoing elf ro —1— u w wetlands arid update ej irg evafusled wedmlds in We Greater Tn otdo A— (oTA). niobgieal C,mpanenr rt>a 'r„ldy ctw.k c—dd wercma ,ea;.n a Score of 119 for IN hislsgrul—tpnnmt. The T ley CSeck wn lmtd is defined m l,s—ne v d at the rivamouth of 'foil Creek. It has try Imm (46%) aid rim; ®rid subSRar. (54 /) wah iMiezmry of pops drat nugc including the pttvmcc of gI ys and rooulisg sear [nand any C clal -,I.& ere M.11y hooded in the spring mtd dry urn slope it. w9itasd —psm m water Iare1s drop in Lake fhthrio, rc hMig uCit lower[ levels;, the H1. )n addiibo . dds vmud cetc, I.A,, Chas,. n. txp.1— c dcd ydiwl pepems of Iowa azrd higher watm ]awls due m rzitionti droughty and warier years "mbse fliuwaonns help to rquvmwtc —.1 mash and in o thetr spates diversity. During high lake levels, sh.la and — .—hung . the —.1 rnmsh die heck and die c.hW marsh. open up —Aig rwre-wawfuwl haMbt During Inv lake Iuvel ywra, we (rends are reversed sines the wasrrvcaton of the St. tavrrence Seavmy wta it, looks. dre ten 195ms, d—flutu i-have been dampemd somewhat in Lake OntA,, but they still osdllaw enough to have an ofr.r oa numb! marsh« (Varga el J. 1991; EC & CIOCA woo) rwky Creek Wnland —ns 3 marsh The dpcn waters dt'aoky Qcek]—. aquatic .unity that nsvws 49E%,foe wetland, It is dominated by Canada Warerweed (PJrvlea ca,rodan) with scattered Saga Pondweed (Pevumogewn yeelhmrur) wd Water Smartweod (Polyywum antPAilSium). At the dvum,pan on the cast side, in s ding water. as- is a omrow morn a.mtmity of Gam nuc-reed (Spargnruvm aryrn ) that =it Other pvnnprRu t ;r wweT xii (rWuarrrm, pn,fmse), seed Carry 6Yaaa(Plwloris G4,) . d RcdoRTail Manna tma ((ityxereo yjnrtdu') aned-stemmed Spik—,h (FlercAmir eryelunp &r} Upstreany the rive,[ it lined by a g rt id marsh . Reed (.'arty Grass than covers the remaining 45.8% of the ,MntO At,, prvs,nt in this rmmnmtity arc Rdl-bp f�4,eroaru xrkwka), Alce 'FIN) TOMFV CREEK WATERSHED ENE"CEMENT — /,99 -7: — C even STATE OF TOOLEY CREEK Toolcy Creek w per our preliminary surveys is of poor water quality with high organic inpnralpollntion due primarily to apeulmsYlivcswd practices within the watershed. Its present fisheries habita(is poor to moderate with degraded banks and increased water temperatures due to cattle aaesa and removal of riptariam (forosl) cover. Tooley is believed to have significant ground water discharge in the form of seeps or npwrlLkg' �� however,these are yet tr be mapped. High levels ofground water discharge would "plain the presents ofapparemly healthy young ofthe year rainbow trout(O naykis) in what woudl seem to be very nnfavaable conditions. ]n comjunefi® with this for a stream of ils order and sin itdemonatrates good spaciesdiversity and quantity of fishes. his also noteworthy dust an April, 1997 walk of a small section of this stream found the Presence oftwo spawning r,—ditlm female rainlionar trout end at least one large spawning / used ('dd). Mnch of the riparian area along the stream and ildald has be deforested and this will pose negahi i mpacis fin, both the stream and the passage of wfpdI& Loss of riparian one destabilizes strewn banks and allows for incteased water tnlpen nnes which may act ea a limiting factor for the production and survival of tmut in the stream. Deforwtation miand from the riparian zone splits wildlife corridors and forest blocks which would otherwise act as safe passage and habitat for other wndlife. PaMNUkL FOR TOOLEY WATERSRED Tooley n—k ahrws high potential as a watershed erduateeroeot project far many reasons, they are as follows: diversity of fish species and quantity of fishes • presence ofhealthy rainbow trout in urfavorabie conditions • presence of naturally reproducing rainbow trom • opport=tY fa imstream work to prodtne fish habitat • opportunity for stream hank stabili=i m using bto-engtneedng techniques • opportunity for riparian zone plantings for streauu bank slabihinuion, stream cover, end catchment for nutrients and rmm-off from agtfedmtal fields(imprtrved water quality) • opportunity for reforestation to allow for wildlife corridors and babaua as well as,.trim[ uptake • opportunity to rose a monitoring program pre and post emhareemens to dernonstratc effectiveaess for theproject Clarftwn Public Meeting Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: June 13, 2022 Report Number: PDS-029-22 Submitted By: Reviewed By: File Number: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO COPA2022-0001 (PLN 41.6) Resolution#: Report Subject: Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Purpose of Report: The purpose of this report is to provide information to the public and Council. It does not constitute, imply, or request any degree of approval. Recommendations: 1. That Report PDS-029-22, and all related communications be received; 2. That the proposed Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment continue to be reviewed and processed; 3. That Staff report back to Council with a Recommendation Report; 4. That the proposed Municipal -Wide Waterfront Park Concept be received for information and that staff proceed with the related public engagement process to finalize the Waterfront Park Concept following the June 13, 2022 Planning and Development Committee Meeting; and 5. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-029-22 and any delegations be advised of Council's direction regarding this Public Meeting report. Page106 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Report Overview Page 2 This report provides an overview of the planning and public engagement processes for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park (CWEP) Secondary Plan. After three Public Information Centers (PICs) and two online surveys over the last three years, the report presents the Draft Secondary Plan and the complementary Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines (UDSG) for public input under the Planning Act. There are no land use changes recommended as part of this process. The CWEP Secondary Plan is intended to provide land use planning policies that would create Clarington's premier, prestige employment centre and create a Municipal -wide, waterfront park along the Lake Ontario shoreline. These are proposed to be complemented with a new residential and mixed -use neighbourhood. There is a unique and complementary relationship between these areas that would make this part of Courtice the optimal location for jobs and a showcase destination along our waterfront. The purpose of the statutory Public Meeting is to obtain comments from Council and the public, landowners, and commenting agencies on the proposed Secondary Plan and Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines 1. Background — Secondary Plans 1.1 The CWEP Secondary Plan and accompanying Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines provide more detail than the Official Plan about how a neighbourhood is to develop. This neighbourhood scale planning allows for a more detailed analysis of land use and transportation issues and specific ways to achieve the objectives of the Clarington Official Plan, including meeting employment and residential density targets. 1.2 The Secondary Plan also provides the structure for the various components of the area, such as how to best locate employment uses, housing, commercial, and parks and amenities. It will also provide for active transportation linkages between them and the rest of the community. A Secondary Plan establishes the character and identity of a neighbourhood while promoting efficient land use and development. 1.3 The preparation of this Secondary Plan follows the same procedures as an Official Plan Amendment under the Planning Act. This includes the preparation of supporting technical studies, public engagement, notice and holding of public meetings and adoption procedures. The Region of Durham is the final approval authority for Secondary Plans. 2. Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan 2.1 The CWEP Secondary Plan Area is generally bounded by Darlington Provincial Park to the west, Crago Road and Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to the east, Darlington Park Road and Megawatt Drive to the north, and Lake Ontario to the south. The Secondary Plan Area is approximately 290 hectares (516 acres) in size. The area is divided into three main areas: the West Waterfront, East Waterfront, and Energy Park (Figure 1). Page107 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 3 2.2 In 2019 Ontario Power Generation (OPG) announced that they will be relocating their headquarters to the Energy Park, on the site of the Darlington Energy Complex. The project is anticipated to bring approximately 2,000 jobs to the park and attract additional jobs to the area. The Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant is located immediately south of the Energy Park, in the East Waterfront. 401 - " C;) oe ` ENERGY {reek ti\\ Er* Drive PA R IS j '. EAST'S= t WATERFRONT CGURTICE WATERFRONT AND ENERGY PARK SECONDARY PLAN BOUNDARY Figure 1: Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Area 2.3 Currently, the Secondary Plan area consists of an apple orchard, agricultural fields, a rural residential dwelling, Tooley Creek and other natural heritage features, Regional infrastructure such as the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant and the Durham -York Energy from Waste Centre and the Darlington Energy Complex (Ontario Power Generation (OPG)). There are six landowners in the Secondary Plan area. 3. Initiation of the Secondary Plan Original Application (2004) 3.1 The Clarington Energy Park Secondary Plan (CEPSP), which began in 2004 was developed in response to a report to capitalize on the growth of the environmental and energy industries in the Greater Toronto Area as well as to prepare for the expected Page108 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 4 economic development opportunities linked to refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and proposed future New Nuclear Build, east of the Energy Park. 3.2 The approved Courtice Energy Park Secondary Plan that was adopted by Clarington Council in 2005, and the Region in 2006. It outlined a vision for the Energy Park that focused on the development of prestige, energy -related employment uses on a site that is adjacent to the OPG Darlington Nuclear Station. While preparing the Secondary Plan in 2006, planning staff held discussions with OPG about creating a campus at the Energy Park and subsequently OPG bought lands to accommodate the Darlington Energy Complex and additional lands for a future OPG Campus. The vision for the Energy Park received a major boost in 2019 when OPG announced that it was moving its headquarters to the Energy Park. Renewed Vision for the Secondary Plan (2018) 3.3 In 2018, as a result of numerous changes to Provincial, Regional and Municipal policies, the Municipality of Clarington commenced an update of the Secondary Plan to identify a renewed vision and updated policy framework for the Energy Park. The update was also to address a number of physical changes including construction of Highway 418 and to capitalize on the spinoffs of the development of the OPG Campus. 3.4 In 2019, through staff report PSD-033-19, the Secondary Plan area was expanded to the east to include the broader Courtice waterfront. The Municipality's intention of expanding the Secondary Plan area was to explore the development of a municipal wide waterfront park together with other uses such as tourism and residential development to the north of the municipal park. The scope of the project was also amended to explore opportunities to complement the Energy Park vision, especially, in response to OPG's announcement to centralize its offices and bring approximately 2,000 new jobs to the Clarington Energy Business Park. 3.5 The updated Secondary Plan will also address these five Council priorities: Sustainability and Climate Change 3.5.1 Sustainable development principles and practices will be incorporated into every part of the Secondary Plan, including neighbourhood design and the allocation of land uses. The Secondary Plan, Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines, Zoning By-law and related studies will include measurable targets to move towards a net -zero community. Excellence in Urban Design 3.5.2 The CWEP Secondary Plan will require excellence in urban design that will consider elements like building design, complete streets, views, park connectivity, sun and shadow impacts, and active transportation as well as the integration of green infrastructure into neighborhood and employment area design. These components will shape the look of both the residential and employment areas in this Secondary Plan. Page109 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Affordable Housing Page 5 3.5.3 Through Official Plan policy, Clarington Council supports the provision of a variety of housing types, tenure, and costs for people of all ages, abilities, and income groups. This Secondary Plan reflects this policy as well as recommendations found in Clarington's Affordable Housing Toolkit. Community Engagement 3.5.4 Clarington Council is committed to community consultation and engagement beyond the statutory requirements. The preparation of this Secondary Plan was and continues to be supported by a thorough public engagement strategy which includes a range of public consultation initiatives in order to share, consult, deliberate and collaborate with all stakeholders. These efforts are in addition to any statutory meeting requirements. Coordination of Initiatives 3.5.5 The CWEP Secondary Plan planning and public engagement process has been co- ordinated with other ongoing Municipal projects and Council priorities. In particular, this includes coordination with the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study, Active Transportation planning/connectivity, the recently initiated Economic Development Strategy, Indigenous Communities Consultation and the Courtice Municipal -Wide Waterfront Park Concept Planning with the overall Waterfront Strategy. Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study 3.5.6 The Secondary Plan area is located within the Tooley Creek Watershed. The Tooley Creek Watershed is among the smallest watersheds within the Municipality of Clarington and is especially vulnerable to the effects of changing land use and the impact of development. The Tooley Creek drains into Lake Ontario through the Tooley Creek Coastal Marsh. 3.5.7 The SWS has and will continue to inform the CWEP Secondary Plan. The reports final recommendations will be incorporated into the Secondary Plan and Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines prior to reporting back to Council with a recommendation. Active Transportation 3.5.8 Through the adoption of the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan in May of 2021, Council passed resolution #C-193-21 that requires the submission of a detailed Trail and Active Transportation Plan to achieve the goal of connectivity to the Courtice Waterfront for active transportation. Further, in February 2022 the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee made a presentation to Council regarding the Courtice Waterfront Park. This presentation suggested new trails and parklands that would provide safe and accessible connections to Lake Ontario. In support of this, Council passed a resolution that required staff to bring forward a cost estimate to twin the roadway tunnel under the railway line on Courtice Shores Drive. On February 14, 2022, Memo 009-22, "Cost of Courtice Shores Tunnel Drive" was put forward to Council. There continues to be significant amounts of Staff coordination to ensure that Page110 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 6 the planning in South Courtice is incorporating Councils priority of providing active transportation linkages to the Courtice Waterfront. 3.6 In addition to the above, the Secondary Plan is being coordinated with the following Council Strategic priorities: Economic Development (Strong Economy) 3.6.1 As part of the 2019 — 2022 Municipality of Clarington Strategic Plan, Council has directed staff to "Explore an economic development strategy/framework in collaboration with the business community and other stakeholders." The Secondary Plan should prioritize and integrate economic development opportunities. 3.6.2 The draft Secondary Plan integrates economic development opportunities and job creation through projects such as the OPG expansion, Project Woodward (Durham Region) and the creation of an energy park cluster. Courtice Municipal -Wide Waterfront Park (Legacy Project) — Concept Plan 3.6.3 Clarington Council's' Strategic Plan 2019 to 2022 identifies the Courtice Waterfront as one of its Legacy Projects. 3.6.4 The Courtice Waterfront Park Design Plan is an integral part of the ongoing Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan. Council through Report FSD-013-22 approved funding for the Waterfront Preliminary Design Plan in 2022, 3.6.5 Commencing in April of 2022, Clarington Staff along with the Urban Strategies team and their subconsultants, started planning and designing a Master Plan concept for the Courtice Municipal -Wide Waterfront Park. 3.6.6 Between April and May of 2022, Clarington Staff worked closely with team to move the project forward. This included holding three project update meetings, two review periods of the preliminary design, meetings with key stakeholders such as the conservation authority (CLOCA), Public Works, and the landowner and their consultants, as well as a site walk. The result being a complete preliminary design package that includes but is not limited to the following: • Design and Planning Principles; • Themes and Branding; • Preliminary Naming Ideas; • Waterfront Park Program Ideas; • Overall Landscape Concept — Zone Diagrams; • Overall Landscape Concept Vision; and • Concept Design Development. 3.6.7 The significance of the Municipal -Wide Waterfront Park has been integral to the secondary plan process since the project area expansion in 2019. Following the two Page111 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 7 Public Information Centre's held for the CWEP Secondary Plan, staff launched Public Surveys. Both surveys included specific questions related to the design of the Waterfront Park. The feedback provided has been incorporated into the preliminary design. 3.6.8 A separate presentation will be given at the June 131h Planning and Development Committee by Urban Strategies and MBTW staff to present the preliminary concept in detail. The intent is to finalize the Municipal -Wide Park Plan, prior to proceeding with a recommendation report for the Secondary Plan. 3.6.9 To ensure that the Courtice Waterfront is considered within the overall Waterfront Strategy the consultants for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan and Waterfront Strategy will be working collaboratively. Both consulting teams will collaborate to ensure a seamless integration of the concept plan into the overall context of the Waterfront Strategy. 4. The Secondary Plan Planning Process — Three Phases 4.1 There are three stages to the CWEP Secondary Plan process (Figure 3). As provided in the draft Terms of Reference and further refined through the tender and award process, our lead Consultant, Urban Strategies has summarized the planning process for this Secondary Plan into three phases. PHASE 1 Analysis & Visioning Public Public Consultation Consultation #1 #2 Oecember 2019 March 2020 PHASE 2 Preferred Concept Public Consultation #3 March 2022 PHASE 3 Secondary Plan Public Target Consultation Completion #4 'O� June2022 2023 (Council We Are Here Recommendation) Complete technical analysis of draft land use plan Figure 3: Three Stages of the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Process Phase 1: Analysis and Visioning 4.2 The initial phase of the project involved a detailed technical analysis of background information, initial public participation, and a preliminary development proposal. Page112 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Public Information Centre — PIC #1 Page 8 4.3 The first Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on December 3, 2019. The initial PIC was to introduce the public to the re -initiated project by defining the study area, the projects process, and the study priorities. Approximately 15 people attended the meeting which included landowners, individuals who expressed interest in the project, Council members, and the steering committee members. 4.4 The PIC was advertised in the Orono Times and Clarington This Week in the two weeks preceding the meeting, a notice was also posted on the Municipality's website and Facebook account. All residents within the Secondary Plan area, as well as those within 120 meters and on the projects interested parties list received a copy of the PIC notice. 4.5 A summary of key themes heard at the first PIC can be found in Section 8 of this report. 4.6 A PIC #1 summary report was prepared, and it is available on the project webpage. Background Studies 4.7 As part of Phase 1, detailed background studies were also drafted to inform the Secondary Plan. These studies include the following: • Phase 1 Technical Report • Functional Servicing Report • Natural Environment Existing Conditions Report • Land Use Compatibility Study 4.8 Several of these studies such as the Natural Environment Existing Conditions Report updated existing conditions within the Secondary Plan area. Whereas, other reports, such as the Land Use Compatibility Study identifies existing and potential land use compatibility issues and identifies and evaluates options to achieve appropriate design, buffering and/or separation distances between any proposed sensitive land uses, including residential uses, and nearby Employment Areas and/or major facilities. Phase 2 — Preferred Concept 4.9 The second phase of the project involved a draft land use and urban design concept, technical analysis, draft policy directions and additional public participation. Proposed Development Concept 4.10 Based upon the results of Phase 1 and leading up to PIC#2, the Consultant prepared a draft land use and urban design concept plan for the Secondary Plan area. This concept was discussed and evaluated by the Steering Committee and based on their feedback a final draft was prepared. 4.11 The COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020 as the project was finishing Phase 1 and entering into Phase 2. Although Municipal Staff and the Consultants were no longer working from their respective offices, the Secondary Plan project continued. Page113 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 9 Virtual steering committee meetings, agency communication and replying to landowner and public questions continued. Public Information Centre — PIC #2 4.12 The second Public Information Centre (PIC) was held virtually on March 5, 2020. Approximately 50 people joined the meeting. 4.13 The meeting was set up in a visioning workshop format, beginning with a presentation, followed by roundtable discussions facilitated by a member of the consultant team and Municipal staff. 4.14 The PIC was advertised in the same way as the first PIC as described in section 4.4 of this report. 4.15 A summary of key themes heard at the second PIC can be found in Section 8 of this report. Public Survey #1 4.16 Following the second Public Information Centre (PIC) held on March 5, 2020, the Municipality of Clarington released the first online survey for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan. 4.17 The survey was available between March and April of 2020 and over 900 individuals completed the survey. 4.18 The purpose of the survey was to receive feedback from the public on their vision for this area. The feedback received assisted the Municipality with the emerging vision for the CWEP. 4.19 A summary of key themes heard through the first online public survey can be found in Section 8 of this report. Public Information Centre — PIC #3 4.20 The third Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on March 9, 2022. Approximately 48 people joined the meeting. The meeting provided individuals with a project update and aimed to share and seek feedback on the Emerging Land Use Plan for the Secondary Plan area. The meeting was held online and by phone following directives from Public Health to practice physical distancing and reduce the spread of COVID-19. 4.21 The PIC was advertised in the Orono Times and Clarington This Week in the two weeks preceding the meeting, as well as on the Municipal website and through social media. All residents within the Secondary Plan area, as well as those within 120 meters and on the projects interested parties list received a copy of the PIC notice. In addition to the newspaper advertisements, the project updates and PIC information was announced in the Planning eUpdate. 4.22 A summary of key themes heard at the third PIC can be found in Section 8 of this report. Page114 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Public Survey #2 Page 10 4.23 Following the third Public Information Centre (PIC) held on March 9, 2022, the Municipality of Clarington released a second online survey for the CWEP Secondary Plan. 4.24 They survey was available from March to April of 2022 and 191 individuals completed the survey. 4.25 The purpose of the survey was to receive feedback from the public on the Emerging Land Use Plan. The feedback received assisted the Municipality with the preparation of the proposed Secondary Plan and Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines for the CWEP (Attachments 2-5). 4.26 A summary of key themes heard through the second online public survey can be found in Section 8 of this report. Phase 3 — Current Phase — Secondary Plan 4.27 The intent of Phase 3 of the process is to focus on the finalization of the Secondary Plan. This includes the Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report to Council for Adoption. In this phase, the supporting technical documents will be finalized, and the preparation of the implementing zoning by-law will take place. We are currently in Phase 3 of the process. 4.28 The Statutory Public Meeting provides the opportunity for the public to formally comment on the draft Official Plan Amendment, the draft Secondary Plan (including Land Use Plan) and the draft Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines. It is important to note, that any comments received, either during the Public Meeting verbally, or submitted in writing to staff, since the release of the draft Official Plan Amendment and Secondary Plan, will be recorded in the Recommendation Report. Notice — Statutory Public Meeting 4.29 Notice for the Statutory Public Meeting for the CWEP Secondary Plan was provided in accordance with the Planning Act. The Public Meeting Notice was provided to: • Landowners within the Secondary Plan area; • Landowners within 120m of the Secondary Plan area; • Approximately 300 people on the interested parties list; • The Region of Durham, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and all other commenting agencies; and • First Nations representatives. 4.30 The draft Official Plan Amendment, draft Secondary Plan including Schedules, and the draft Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines were posted to the project webpage by May 24, 2022, in accordance with thle elye D'-r1r1i5g Act requirements. Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 11 4.31 The Communications Division at the Municipality has promoted the Public Meeting and posted the Notice on the Municipal Website, Facebook, and Twitter. Notices advertising the Public Meeting were placed in Clarington This Week and the Orono Times for 3 weeks preceding the Public Meeting. 4.32 The Notice of Statutory Public Meeting noted that the materials (draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Secondary Plan) were available for review as of May 24, 2022. 4.33 In addition to receiving a Notice of Public Meeting, external agencies and internal departments have been requested to provide their comments regarding the Draft Secondary Plan and Draft Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines. These comments, as well as any Council and the public comments will be considered as staff prepare the recommended Secondary Plan for Council's consideration and adoption. 5. The Draft Official Plan Amendment, Secondary Plan, and the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines Draft Official Plan Amendment (Attachment 2) 5.1 The purpose of this Official Plan amendment is to replace the existing CEPSP with the CWEP Secondary Plan. This Secondary Plan, including the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines would provide land use planning policies and design guidelines that would create Clarington's premier, prestige employment centre and create a Municipal -wide, waterfront park along the Lake Ontario shoreline. These are proposed to be complemented with a new residential and mixed -use neighbourhood. There is a unique and complementary relationship between these areas that would make this part of Courtice the optimal location for premium jobs and a showcase destination along our waterfront. Draft Secondary Plan (Attachment 3) Policy 5.2 The CWEP Secondary Plan would support the developing nuclear energy business cluster in the Energy Park and shape the future of south Courtice. This area will be home to Ontario Power Generation's new headquarters and will help attract new investment and create jobs. The Secondary Plan also proposes to create a new residential neighbourhood and 18-hectare municipal -wide park along the Courtice waterfront. Approximately 1000 residential units are currently proposed, and 5600 jobs could be accommodated in the Secondary Plan area. 5.3 The CWEP Secondary Plan was developed based on the following seven principles, each of which is supported by a set of objectives for the area: 1) Promote economic development and housing diversification; 2) Support a high quality of life for residents of Clarington and the Courtice waterfront; 3) Conserve, enhance and value significant natural features; 4) Promote environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience; 5) Connect the Secondary Plan Area to the broader community and region by all modes of travel; Page 116 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 12 6) Create distinct, memorable places that reflect the area's natural and cultural heritage and the community's values; and 7) Develop the CWEP in an orderly, coordinated, and cohesive fashion. 5.4 The policies reflect key themes for the area to support an environmentally sustainable neighbourhood that preserves the natural environment, provides a diversity of housing options, employment opportunities, connected green spaces, and an area with a mix of uses. Page117 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 13 3TaH ErdcwT01W 7M CEj Courtice 1Materfmnt Park C-) General Employment � Stormwater Management Facilities O Law Density Residential O utility 0 Environmental Protection Area 0 Medium Density Residential - Waterfront CO Gateway Commercial Q Waterfront Greenway 0 Mixed Use - Main Street Potential Pedestrian Crossing Q Prestige Employment O Mixed Use - Neighbourhood Potential Trulls Road Extension SCHEDULE A - LAND USE (DRAFT) Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan For Public Meeting -June 2022 Figure 3: Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Land Use Map Page118 Municipality of Clarington Page 14 Report PDS-029-22 5.5 The CWEP Secondary Plan area includes the following eleven (11) land use designations (Figure 3). Designations within the Energy Park include General Employment and Prestige Employment. Designations within the West Waterfront and East Waterfront include Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential — Waterfront, Mixed -Use Main Street, Mixed -Use Neighbourhood, Waterfront Greenway, Gateway Commercial Area, Courtice Waterfront Park and Utility. Both areas include lands that are designated Environmental Protection Area: 5.6 Each land use designation described above includes specific policies about permitted land use, building types that are permitted, and specific directions for minimum heights and densities. Low Density Residential 5.6.1 The low -density residential designation would have an overall minimum density of 13 units per hectare and is proposed to permit detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwelling units up to three storeys, and would prohibits private streets or private rear lanes. Medium Density Residential — Waterfront 5.6.2 The medium density residential- waterfront designation is proposed to permit townhouses, apartment buildings and dwelling units within a mixed -use building. It would also permit other uses including small-scale service and neighbourhood retail commercial uses, which are compatible with residential uses. Development on lands proposed to be designated Medium Density residential would have a minimum density of 40 units per net hectare with heights ranging from 2 to 4 storeys. Mixed Use - Main Street Area 5.6.3 The Mixed Use — Main Street area is proposed to permit apartment buildings, mixed - use buildings and live/work units. Building heights would range from 2 to 6 storeys in height. The streetscape along the new Waterfront Main Street would be required to facilitate public spaces, cafe and restaurant patios, street landscaping and furniture, as well as transit shelters. Mixed Use — Neighbourhood Area 5.6.4 The Mixed Use — Neighbourhood Area is proposed to accommodate primarily residential but is also appropriate for visitor -oriented commercial uses. The designation would permit townhouses, apartment buildings, mixed -use buildings, live/work units, and a range of commercial uses including hotels, conference centres, winery and restaurants. Residential and mixed -use buildings heights would range from 3 to 6 storeys. Gateway Commercial Area 5.6.5 The Gateway Commercial area is proposed to be planned predominantly for retail and service commercial uses. Uses permitted would include retail and service commercial uses, restaurants, and financial institutions. Page119 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Prestige Employment Area Page 15 5.6.6 The Prestige Employment Areas are intended for high -occupancy office and industrial uses, as well as ancillary commercial uses that would benefit from the access and visibility provided by Energy Drive and Highways 401 and 418. Permitted use would include but not be limited to offices, research and development facility, hotel and conference centre, university and/or college, and light industrial uses within fully enclosed buildings. Sensitive uses would only be permitted subject to detailed study that demonstrates they are appropriate. Warehousing and distributions centres are proposed to prohibited in this designation. General Employment Area 5.6.7 Lands Designated General Employment are intended for high -occupancy and low - occupancy employment uses that do not benefit greatly from high visibility and may require a limited amount of outdoor storage. Permitted uses would include, but not be limited to offices, research and development facilities, light industrial uses, warehousing and distribution facilities and factory retail outlets. Courtice Waterfront Park 5.6.8 Lands designated Courtice Waterfront Park would include a range of passive and active recreation and cultural uses. The Courtice Waterfront Park is proposed to be designed and programmed to serve the entire municipality and support the Courtice Waterfront as a regional designation. Details of the planning for the Municipal -wide Park can be found in the "Coordination of Initiatives" section of this report, specifically paragraphs 3.6.3 to 3.6.9 as well as a graphic in Attachment 6 of this report. Environmental Protection Area 5.6.9 Lands designated Environmental Protection (EP) would not permit any development except for low -intensity recreation and uses related to conservation, flood, or erosion control projects. The delineation of the boundary of lands designated as EP are approximate and will need to be detailed through appropriate studies prepared as part of future development applications. Waterfront Greenway 5.6.10 Land Designated Waterfront Greenway (WG) would permit low -intensity recreational uses and conservation. Utility 5.6.11 The lands designated Utility are proposed to be consistent with the current extent of the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). Expansion of the WPCP onto neighbouring lands would require amendments to the Secondary Plan and would be subject to the submission of technical studies assessing the impacts of expansion. Page120 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Parks and Trails Page 16 5.6.12 The Secondary Plan and UDSG provide direction regarding Parks and Trails. Policies in the Secondary Plan require that the parks and trails system connect to natural areas. Policies further encourage connectivity to the broader community and region by all modes of travel by establishing an interconnected network of trails linked to the Waterfront and the broader municipal trail network. The trail network will include sidewalks, dedicated cycling facilities, multi -use paths as well as primary and secondary trails. Trail locations would be subject to an Environmental Impact Study, where appropriate. Sustainability and Urban Design Policy 5.6.13 The Secondary Plan also includes sustainable development and urban design policies. The policies encourage attractive streetscapes using generous landscaping, quality building materials and building articulation. The policies further encourage inviting, active, and comfortable pedestrian realms for residents and visitors alike. Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines (Attachment 5) 5.6.14 The purpose of the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines (Attachment 5) is to expand on Priority Green and define sustainability priorities specific to development in the CWEP. 5.6.15 The Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines (UDSG) will provide direction and measurable targets for building and site design to support the Secondary Plan policy framework. These guidelines build on the Clarington Energy Park Streetscape and Sustainable Development Design Guidelines, released in 2011, which applied to the lands within the Energy Park. These guidelines also build on Priority Green Clarington, which promotes sustainable community design. 5.6.16 The CWEP Secondary Plan provides a policy framework for the development of the CWEP in a manner that incorporates the highest quality of urban design and sustainability initiatives as noted above. The Guidelines provide further direction on how this is to be achieved. 6 Conformity with Provincial Plans Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 6.1 The Provincial Policy Statement 2020 (PPS) provides policy direction on land use planning and development for matters of provincial interest. This includes the protection of Provincial resources, public health and safety, and the quality of the natural and built environment. These objectives are to be achieved through efficient land use planning. Through land use designations and policies, municipal Official Plans and Secondary Plans are the most important vehicle for implementing the PPS. 6.2 In keeping with the PPS, the CWEP Secondary Plan will lead to a new neighborhood that includes a mix of housing, including affordable housing, employment, recreation, Page 121 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 17 parks and open spaces, and different modes of transportation choices that increase the use of active transportation. The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 6.3 The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2020 (Growth Plan) provides guidance on where and how to grow within the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). 6.4 Building on the direction of the PPS, the Growth Plan supports the achievement of complete communities, a thriving economy, a clean and healthy environment, and social equity. These goals will be achieved by including a range of housing types, a complete street network, a variety of parks, a trail system, and retail/commercial amenities within walking distance of residents. 6.5 This Secondary Plan proposes a range of housing types and a variety of housing forms, sizes, and tenures, that would allow households of various sizes and incomes to find a home within the Courtice Waterfront. In addition, to ensure affordable housing, a contribution agreement to be negotiated between the Municipality and the Landowners Group is proposed, as set out in policy 7.2.10 of the Secondary Plan. 7 Official Plans Durham Regional Official Plan 7.1 The Durham Region Official Plan designates the lands as "Waterfront Areas" and "Employment Areas" in Schedule `A' Regional Structures. The Region's Official Plan states that Waterfront Areas shall generally be developed as "people places" with the exception of significant natural areas, which will be protected in their natural states. Each Waterfront shall be a continuous system, penetrating and linking the urban and rural areas. Whereas Employment Areas are set aside for uses that by their nature may require access to highway, rail, and/or shipping facilities, separation from sensitive uses, or benefit from locating close to similar uses. Support from the Region will be required (through a Regional Official Plan Amendment) as residential development is not currently permitted in these designations. 7.2 Development within the Waterfront designation shall make provision for public access to the waterfront, which is being done through the development of the Courtice Waterfront Park. The Durham Region OP also promotes sustainable design and the development of transit -supportive, compact urban forms and minimizing surface parking in Employment Areas. This is being addressed through the Secondary Plan's Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines. 7.3 The implementation of the CWEP Secondary Plan would ensure sequential and orderly development, that the servicing of the area is on full municipal water and sanitary sewer systems; that there is transportation for all modes available; that a range of housing is provided; and that there is a diverse mix of land uses, amongst others. It is important to note that the Regional Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) has requested that growth projections, including the allocation of residential units to the urban areas be subject to the MCR process. It is acknowledged that the Municipality will work with the Page122 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 18 landowners and the Region of Durham to develop a phasing plan to extend existing services to the remainder of the CWEP Secondary Plan area. Clarington Official Plan 7.4 The Clarington Official Plan (OP) provides a vision for the future growth and development of the Municipality to the year 2031, in conformity with the current in force Regional Official Plan and the Growth Plan, and consistent with the PPS. It also provides direction on fostering the economic, environmental, cultural, physical, and social well-being of the residents of Clarington. The most recent Clarington OP was adopted in November 2016 and approved by the Region of Durham in June 2017. 7.5 The OP designated the lands in this area as: Business Park, Environmental Protection, Waterfront Greenway, Utility, and Municipal -wide Park. 7.6 Business Parks comprise the lands having prime exposure along Highway 401 and arterial roads. Development within Business Parks is intended for employment -intensive uses that exhibit a high standard of building design and landscaping in order to provide an attractive appearance that reflects or takes advantage of such high visibility. The proposed policy framework in the Secondary Plan is aligned with OP policies and will be updated in accordance with future recommendations. 7.7 The Environmental Protection Areas are recognized as a significant component of the Municipality's natural environment and their ecological functions are to be conserved and protected. This Plan envisions development that maintains, restores, and creates continuous green corridors and valley lands. The proposed policy framework in the Secondary Plan is aligned with OP policies and will be updated in accordance with future recommendations. 7.8 The Waterfront Greenway designation seeks to protect and regenerate the unique physical, natural, and cultural attributes associated with the Lake Ontario Waterfront. The predominant use of land within the Waterfront Greenway shall be low -intensity recreational uses, compatible tourism uses, conservation, and agriculture. The Plan currently envisions a series of low -intensity recreational uses compatible with the policies of the OP including but not limited to trails and key pedestrian routes within the designation adjacent to Lake Ontario. The Waterfront Greenway Designation does not currently permit residential development. Portions of the lands currently designated Waterfront Greenway within the OP are proposed to be redesignated to Urban Residential to allow for a range of residential and commercial uses (Attachment 2). To implement the Secondary Plan, as provided in Attachment 2, Map A2 Land Use Courtice of the Official Plan would need to be amended. The expansion of the Secondary Plan and the residential land use designation would need to be addressed through the Clarington Official Plan review process as the boundary of a secondary plan may only be altered during Clarington's municipal comprehensive review (OP policy 4.6.4). Clarington staff will be able to assess the population and unit counts proposed for this area, and as it relates to all of Clarington, when the information is available from the Region. This will occur in tandem with Clarington's Official Plan review. Page123 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 19 7.9 Municipal -wide Parks are specialized parks designed to serve the entire Municipality. They are to be developed to support recreation or cultural facilities that are one of a kind and have specialized location requirements or take advantage of special attributes and the specific program for the park. Details of the planning for the Municipal -wide Park can be found in the "Coordination of Initiatives" section of this report, specifically paragraphs 3.6.3 to 3.6.9. The proposed policy framework in the Secondary Plan is aligned with OP policies and will be updated in accordance with future recommendations. The Municipal -wide Park generally reflects the lands as designated in the Clarington Official Plan and are currently in private ownership, similar to the Municipal -wide park in the Soper Hills Secondary Plan. There is also a public right of way traversing the private lands. The process for land acquisition and disposal will be subject to a future report to Council once, the Region and the Municipality agree to a land use plan. 7.10 The Utility designation in the Secondary Plan represents the OP designation of the existing Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant. The proposed policy framework in the Secondary Plan is aligned with OP policies and if needed, will be updated in accordance with future recommendations. Priority Green 7.11 The CWEP Secondary Plan policies were developed with regard for sustainability, taking into consideration the goals of Priority Green Clarington. The CWEP Secondary Plan Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines (Attachment 5) to be appended to the Secondary Plan would guide sustainable development in the Secondary Plan Area. Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study 7.12 The Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study (SWS) Phase 2/3 Report is assessing the impacts of development on the two watersheds from natural heritage, natural hazards and stormwater perspective (among other topics). The SWS has determined that in the Tooley Creek watershed, future development north of the 401 will result in increased stormwater flows. When future flows exceed existing flows, additional flood control measures need to be considered. Through discussions with CLOCA, several measures to address this issue have been investigated in the SWS Report including floodproofing, construction of berms, increasing existing watercourse crossing capacity, and the use of stormwater management facilities. However, an additional Flood Study will be required for the Tooley Creek. In addition, landowners in the Secondary Plan area have requested the relocation of a small Tributary of the Tooley Creek. This will also need to be investigated. This work (Flood Study and relocation) will begin following the completion of the Phase 2/3 SWS report. The Terms of Reference for this work has been prepared with CLOCAs input. 8 Public Comments 8.1 Preparation of the CWEP Secondary Plan has been guided by feedback received from stakeholders and the public. Prior to the release of the draft CWEP Secondary Plan the project team held three Public Information Centres (PICs) to introduce the process the Municipality is undertaking to deveIgpA§gqqndary Plan and to share and seek Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 20 feedback on the emerging plan. Key themes from the comments received during and after the PICs are summarized below. More detailed summaries are available online on the project website at Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park - Clarington. 8.2 Feedback themes from PIC #1 are: • Participants expressed a desire for a waterfront destination park, with amenities to attract tourists. • Participants generally supported development of the waterfront, stating that additional activity in the area would increase safety, create a "western gateway" into the Municipality, and raise Clarington's profile in the region. • Participants expressed a strong concern about the current lack of access to the project area, emphasizing improved access for a variety of modes. • There are concerns about the compatibility between prestige office uses, the existing Energy from Waste Facility and the possibility of an anaerobic digester. E:�i�7��•L•"Ft. •7C�ii�'L�'iM- 1177ii1>[0N:3P4ai • Participants expressed support for a mixed -use waterfront with a range of housing types. • Participants saw the Courtice Waterfront as an opportunity for a unique neighbourhood with a higher density than typically found in Courtice. • Participants were enthusiastic about improvements in quality and completeness of the multi -use path and trail network for recreation and particularly cycling. • Participants felt that commercial amenities, such as hotels, meeting facilities and restaurants, would help make the waterfront a tourist destination and would complement employment uses in Energy Park. • Participants expressed a desire to protect the environmental integrity of the area. • Participants expressed concerns about the compatibility between sensitive land uses and a potential anaerobic digestor. 8.4 Below is a summary of key messages received from respondents to the first online survey: 8.4.1 Residents would prefer a naturalized Waterfront, with trails and access to a beach. Residents are hoping the Courtice Waterfront is protected and not overwhelmed by dense residential and commercial development; 8.4.2 The Courtice Waterfront requires certain amenities to create an accessible park that could be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. Some of the amenities identified by the public include adequate parking, restroom facilities, a playground, outdoor sports fields, and accessible trails that connect to the Waterfront Trail Network. Residents are also Page125 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-029-22 Page 21 interested in various food and beverage options either within the park or in close proximity, such as food trucks, restaurants with patios, and ice cream or snack stands; 8.4.3 There was a distinct preference for business -friendly amenities such as coffee shops and a convention centre near the Energy Park; and 8.4.4 There were mixed opinions of the form of housing that would be located near the Waterfront Park. Many preferred low density housing forms (i.e. single detached dwelling). However, several respondents prefer higher density forms of housing, such as apartment buildings for seniors. 8.4.5 Overall, the survey responses reflected a preference for a naturalized Waterfront, with trails and direct access to the beach. Public comments expressed a need to balance the opportunity of providing greater access to the waterfront while carefully incorporating residential and commercial development to the surrounding areas. 8.4.6 Feedback themes from PIC #3 are: • Participants were enthusiastic about the proposed plan for improved connectivity to the Waterfront via a pedestrian bridge over Highway 401 and highlighted the importance of accessibility. • Participants felt that a range of opportunities for supporting active transportation and a variety of recreation uses would enhance activity along the Waterfront. The proposed Municipal -wide Park and Darlington Provincial Park were identified as essential assets. • Participants shared a range of views on the future character of the Waterfront and the appropriateness of introducing residential and other uses. • Participants recognized the Courtice Waterfront as an opportunity for locating small- scale retail and commercial uses. • Participants felt it was important to protect the environmental integrity of the area. • Participants expressed support for concentrating office and energy sector employment opportunities within the Energy Park. • Participants expressed an interest in the area remaining open space. • Participants expressed concerns about the compatibility between residential uses and their proximity to Darlington Provincial Park, nearby natural areas, and the waste management uses located in the Energy Park, including the potential anaerobic digester. 8.4.7 Below is a summary of key messages received from respondents to the second online survey: • Mixed Use Areas - A significant number of respondents stated they prefer low-rise mixed -use buildings with retail/restaurants at grade or low-rise commercial buildings Page126 Municipality of Clarington Page 22 Report PDS-029-22 with retail/restaurants at grade. Most respondents stated that their preferred vision for the Mixed -Use Neighbourhood was to include a special cultural/commercial destination. • Medium Density Residential - Most responses supported low-rise condos or rental apartment building within this area. • Low Density Area - Single and semi-detached houses with integrated garages received a high number of responses for the preferred Low Density Area vision. Single and semi-detached houses with garage access from laneways also received a high number of responses. • Commercial and Employment Areas - The survey received high responses for including retail/service uses buildings and mixed retail, followed by a preference for including professional services buildings. • Employment Areas - The preferred vision for the Prestige Employment Area received a significant number of responses in favour of permitting landscaped open space and commercial amenities. Office with outdoor amenity space also received a high response rate. For the General Employment Area green manufacturing buildings received a high response rate follow by energy, research, and innovation uses. Courtice Waterfront Park - Outdoor event space and picnic areas received high response rates for the question asking what gathering spaces would like to be seen in the park. Multi -use trails received a high response rate for preferred recreation facilities in the park. High response rates for preferred water -based activities in the park included access to the beach, water -based active recreation, and the proposed jetty. Finally, a preference for including skating rinks, skating trails, and cross- country skiing trails was expressed for what winter activities would most like to be seen in the park. 8.4.8 Overall, the survey responses reflected a preference for heights adjacent to the Waterfront Park. Further, there was significant interest in creating a park that includes water -based activities and trails that can be used year-round. Public comments expressed a need to balance the opportunity of providing greater access to the waterfront while carefully incorporating residential and commercial development to the surrounding areas. 8.4.9 In response to an early draft of the Secondary Plan and UDSG presented to the Steering Committee, the consultant representing landowners in the Secondary Plan area has submitted comments to staff regarding the Secondary Plan and UDSG. Although the comments indicate general support for the Secondary Plan, a number of concerns have been expressed including; • the distribution of land uses (more medium and high density requested); • proposed building heights and density (increase some heights and densities); • urban design policies (agree with the intent but prefer general policies); Page127 Municipality of Clarington Page 23 Report PDS-029-22 • UDSG should be non -statutory (provide for a flexible approach); and • the size of the park (recommend 15 ha not 18 ha) A revised land use map has also been submitted to demonstrate the proposed solution to the above concerns. 8.4.10 At the time of writing this report, staff had not received any comments from the public following the notice of the Statutory Public Meeting. 9 Indigenous Communities Consultation 9.1 Staff have provided background materials and copies of all notice material to each indigenous community office. At the time of writing this report, Staff had also met with the Curve Lake First Nations group to discuss a path forward to ensure meaningful engagement on all Secondary Plans moving forward. Staff intend to have a similar meeting with all indigenous groups, willing to do so. Prior to reporting back with a recommendation, Staff will ensure that consultation with each of the required Indigenous communities meets the requirements of the Planning Act. 10 Agency and Department Comments 10.1 Notice of Statutory Public Meeting and the request for comments was provided to the Agencies on May 24t", 2022. Agencies normally require a minimum of four weeks to provide comments on large documents such as a Secondary Plan. At the time of writing this report, staff have not received agency comments regarding the Secondary Plan. 10.2 Region of Durham Planning, Economic Development, Public Works and Real Estate staff, CLOCA Planning, OPG, Clarington Planning and Development Services and Public Works staff, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board staff, the Clarington Board of Trade, and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board are members of the Secondary Plan steering committee. These staff have been integral to the process, including providing direction on the technical/background reports and early land use concepts. Region of Durham — Secondary Plan process preliminary comments 10.3 Staff from the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department have been active members for all the ongoing Secondary Plans in Clarington. Regional concerns regarding the timeline of the Secondary Plan were first expressed in comments on the secondary plan dated July 2021 and later expressed in a letter submitted to the Director of Planning and Development Services on April 26, 2022. The Region further solidified this position in a second letter submitted to the Project Lead on May 4, 2022. 10.4 Following discussions with the Region, staff came to understand that the concerns were related to ensuring the Land Use Compatibility Study is undertaken to the satisfaction of the Region, the timing of the Regions ongoing MCR process, as well as the timing for a recommendation report. Page128 Municipality of Clarington Page 24 Report PDS-029-22 10.5 Given the proximity of the site to numerous potential environmental impacts from industrial uses, a Land Use Compatibility Study, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., January 25, 2022, was prepared in support of the Secondary Plan. Regional staff have advised that this report must be peer reviewed. However, the Landowner Group has yet to agree to either the Firm to be hired to conduct the review, or to pay for the cost of the Review. Since the Land Use Compatibility Study has not been peer reviewed, the draft Secondary Plan only reflects the existing report dated January 25, 2022. Any updates required to the draft Secondary Plan will need to ensure that land use compatibility matters are addressed following the peer review process. Once the peer review is completed, the Region will have another opportunity to provide feedback and input on any updated draft Secondary Plan. 10.6 In addition, the Region has significant transportation -related issues with the western portion of the Secondary Plan which have not been studied to date. This work will be completed to the Region's satisfaction prior to bringing forward a recommendation report in the future. 10.7 Staff further clarified the expected timeline of the project for the Region. Staff noted that given summer recess of Council and it being an election year, there was very little opportunity to come before Council to keep the Secondary Plan process moving forward. Given this circumstance, Staff expedited the holding of this Statutory Public Meeting. Staff have assured the Region that the intent of holding the Statutory Public Meeting at this time, was to garner the public and agency feedback on the draft Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines and allow ample time to work through the remaining comments and concerns. The recommendation report is anticipated to be brought forward early in 2023 assuming all key issues have been addressed. 10.9 Clarington and Regional Staff have agreed to work together to ensure that following the Statutory Public Meeting, Regional concerns are satisfied prior to proceeding with the recommendation report for the Secondary Plan. Clarington Staff agree with the Region's position that the supporting reports be prepared to the agencies' satisfaction prior to proceeding. 10.10 Following the Public Meeting and receipt of all outstanding comments, the draft documents as well as all supporting technical studies will be updated. All of these documents will be distributed to the agencies for review and comment prior to staff recommending the Secondary Plan and the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines for Council's consideration and adoption. The recommendation report will include a summary of comments received and how they have been addressed 11 Concurrence Not Applicable. 12 Conclusion 12.1 The purpose of this report is to obtain comments from Council, the public, stakeholders and commenting agencies on the proposed Secondary Plan. This report also provides Page129 Municipality of Clarington Page 25 Report PDS-029-22 background information and process information leading up to the draft CWEP Secondary Plan and UDSG and the Public Meeting. 12.2 Staff will continue to process and prepare a subsequent recommendation report. Staff agrees with the Region and CLOCA that additional work is required in areas such as land use compatibility, transportation, and management of the potential flooding impacts from the developments north of the 401. 12.3 Following the Statutory Public Meeting, the draft documents will be further revised as deemed necessary based on the comments received. Concurrently, the team will begin preparing the implementing zoning by-law. A recommended version of the Secondary Plan and Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines and an implementing Zoning By- law will be presented to Council in the future. 12.4 When adopted, the Official Plan Amendment will be forwarded to the Region of Durham for approval. Part of the Region of Durham review includes circulation of the Amendment to agencies and the province for their comments. If and when approved, the Region will issue a Notice of Decision regarding the Amendment and the 20-day appeal period will commence. If there are no appeals to the Region about the approved OPA it will come into full force and effect. Staff Contact: Lisa Backus, Acting Manager of Community Planning and Design, 905-623- 3379 extension 2413 or Ibackus(a�clarington.net, Amanda Tapp, Principal Planner, 905-623- 3379 extension 2427 or atapp(a).clarington.net. Attachments: Attachment 1 — Sequence of Events Attachment 2 — Draft Official Plan Amendment Attachment 3 — Draft Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Attachment 4 — Draft Schedules Attachment 5 — Draft Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines Attachment 6 — Courtice Municipal Wide Waterfront Park Preliminary Concept Plan Interested Parties: List of Interested Parties available from Department. Page130 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-029-22 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Sequence of Events 2018 Event May 2018 Public Meeting Report and Staff Presentation to receive Council authorization to initiate the Energy Park Secondary Plan Update May 2018 The Municipality of Clarington retained Urban Strategies Inc, Hemson Consulting and WSP to undertake a review of the original vision and Secondary Plan for the Energy Park May 2018 Kick-off Steering Committee Meeting October 2018 Steering Committee Meeting #2 November 2018 Draft Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Update presented to Steering Committee - Steering Committee Meeting #3 December 2018 — August 2019 Project paused to incorporate Waterfront Lands 2019 Event September 2019 Courtice Waterfront lands added to Secondary Plan project — PSD-033-19 November 2019 Steering Committee Meeting #4 (moving forward, these are joint committee meetings on the Energy Park and Courtice Waterfront) November 20/21 and 27/28, 2019 Newspaper Advertisement for Public Information Center #1 December 2019 Public Information Center #1 2020 Event February 2020 Steering Committee Meeting #5 February 19/20 and 26/27, 2020 Newspaper Advertisement for Public Information Center #2 March 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic was declared March 2020 Public Information Center #2 (held in person prior to COVID-19 Pandemic) March — April 2020 Online Public Survey April 2020 South Courtice Planning Day July 2020 — December 2020 Project paused to await landowner studies for the Waterfront Lands 2021 Event Page 131 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-029-22 April 2021 Steering Committee Meeting #6 July 2021 Steering Committee Meeting #7 October 2021 Presentation to Ontario Tech University 2022 Event January 31, 2022 Council directed Staff to report back to Council with a high - (Waterfront Park) level cost estimate to twin the roadway underpass for the CN Railway corridor crossing of Courtice Shores Drive. February 2022 Steering Committee Meeting #8 February 2022 The Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory (Waterfront Park) Committee made a presentation to Council regarding the Courtice Waterfront Park February 2022 Memo 009-22, "Cost of Courtice Shores Tunnel Drive" was put (Waterfront Park) forward to Council to achieve the goal of connectivity to the Courtice Waterfront for active transportation. February 23/24 and Newspaper Advertisement for Public Information Center #3 March 2/3, 2022 March 2022 Public Information Center #3 March 2022 Online Public Survey March 2022 Council through Report FSD-103-22 approved funding for the (Waterfront Park) Courtice Waterfront Park Preliminary Design Plan in 2022 April 2022 Joint Steering Committee Meeting #6 April - May 2022 - Courtice Waterfront Park Preliminary Design Plan (Waterfront Park) Initiation - Project Update Meeting #1 - Project Update Meeting #2 - Meetings with Key Stakeholders (CLOCA, Clarington Emergency Services, Landowners May 20t", 2022 Material Available Online for Review, including Draft OPA, Secondary Plan and UDSG May 20t", 2022 Notice of Statutory Public Meeting Draft OPA, Secondary Plan and UDSG Mailed Out Secondary Plan and UDSG Posted to Project Webpage May 24t", 2022 Notice of Statutory Public Meeting Draft OPA, Secondary Plan and UDSG E-mailed out Draft OPA Posted to Project Webpage May 24t", 2022 Request for Comments sent to Commenting Agencies June 1/2 and 8/9, Newspaper Advertisement for Statutory Public Meeting 2022 June 10t", 2022 Staff Report and Public Meeting Presentation Available Page132 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-029-22 June 13t", 2022 Statutory Public Meeting for Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan June 13t", 2022 Presentation by Urban Strategies and MBTW staff to present (Waterfront Park) the preliminary Municipal -Wide Park Plan Summer 2022 Public Circulation of Preliminary Courtice Waterfront Park (Waterfront Park) Preliminary Design Plan for comments TBD Recommendation for Municipal -Wide Courtice Waterfront Park (Waterfront Park) Plan (including costing and phasing) TBD Recommendation Report and Recommended OPA, Secondary Plan, and UDSG TBD Draft Implementing Zoning By -Law Page133 Attachment 2 to Report PDS-029-22 Amendment No 131 to the Clarington Official Plan Purpose: The purpose of this Amendment is to create a planning framework that will guide and facilitate the development of a complete community consisting of employment, business, living and recreation opportunities in the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan area, a largely undeveloped area. This initiative supports the Official Plan objectives to promote higher - density, energy -related employment uses within the Energy Park and a mix of residential, commercial and recreational uses, including a new municipal -wide park, on the Courtice waterfront. Location: This Amendment applies to a 209-hectare area between Darlington Provincial Park to the west and Crago Road to the east, south of Highway 401. The subject lands are entirely within the Courtice urban area boundary and located at the south and west edge of the Municipality of Clarington. Basis: The Municipality began planning the Clarington Energy Business Park in 2004, adopting a Secondary Plan for the `Park' the following year. Development of the park, expected to be catalyzed by the planned refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Station, did not subsequently result, and since then the context for the park's development has changed. Clarington has grown significantly, Highway 418 has been completed, and plans to extend GO transit to Bowmanville, with a station in Courtice, have advanced. Recently, Ontario Power Generation announced it is relocating its headquarters and 2,000 employees to the Energy Park, and there is increasing demand for serviced employment land in the region. In light of the evolving planning context in South Courtice, the Municipality recognized the need to review and update the Energy Park and to plan the broader Courtice waterfront. While reinforcing the vision for the Energy Park, the Municipality wanted to ensure land use policies responded to the needs of employers in energy -related industries. In 2018, the Municipality initiated an update to the Energy Park Secondary Plan. In 2019, the plan area was expanded west to Darlington Park and south to Lake Ontario. The Municipality has long recognized the future value of the waterfront as a public amenity by identifying the location and size of a municipal -wide park. A study to plan the broader waterfront provided an opportunity to clarify the vision for the park and how it should be connected to the growing Courtice community with infrastructure and land uses on adjacent lands. Page 134 Paae 2 Actual Amendment: This Secondary Plan is based on extensive technical study and public engagement. It incorporates recommendations of the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study and has been informed by a Land Use and Urban Design Analysis, a Functional Servicing Study and a Transportation Impact Assessment. Given the proximity of the Darlington Nuclear Station, the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant and the Durham Energy Centre, a Land Use Compatibility Study was also completed. An open -house -style Public Information Centre was held in December 2019, a public Waterfront Visioning Workshop was held in March 2020, and a virtual Public Information Centre took place in March 2022. A project web page was also created to provide access to relevant documents, announce consultation events and invite feedback. Unless otherwise indicated, in the Amendment, newly added text is shown with underlining, and deleted text is shown with a thmugh. Existing Clarington Official Plan is hereby amended as follows: All Clarington Official Plan policies that reference the "Energy Business Park" will be amended appropriately to reference the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan. 2. Existing Clarington Official Plan, Map A, is hereby amended as follows: Map A2 Land Use Courtice Urban Area is amended by revising the boundaries of the Municipal Wide Park in accordance with the Secondary Plan and re -designating the lands immediately north of the park, to Highway 401, from `Waterfront Greenway' to `Urban Residential' as shown on Exhibit 1 attached hereto and forming part of this Amendment. 3. Existing Clarington Official Plan, Map J, is hereby amended as follows: Map J2 Transportation Network Roads and Transit Courtice Urban Area is amended to include the Collector Road identified in the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan as shown on Exhibit 2 attached hereto and forming part of this Amendment. Page 135 Paae 3 4. Existing Part Six, Section 3 "General Policies for Secondary Plans" is hereby amended as follows: "3. Secondary Plans have been prepared for the following areas: a) Bowmanville East Town Centre; b) Bowmanville West Town Centre; c) Courtice Main Street; d) Newcastle Village Main Central Area; e) Port Darlington Neighbourhood; f) Bayview; g) Glaringten Energy Business Darr; Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park; h) Brookhill Neighbourhood; i) Clarington Technology Business Park; j) Foster Northwest; and k) Southeast Courtice." 5. Existing Part Six Secondary Plans is amended by deleting the `Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Plan' in its entirety and replacing it with the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan as follows: Page136 Attachment 3 to Report PDS-029-22 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan March 2020 Draft for Review June 2022 Page137 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 4 2 PLAN FOUNDATIONS......................................................................................................................5 2.1 VISION.......................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES.............................................................................................................. 5 2.3 COMMUNITY STRUCTURE.................................................................................................................. 8 3 THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND WATER.....................................................................................9 3.1 OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................... 9 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS AND NATURAL FEATURES.............................................................. 10 3.3 GREEN DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................................................... 13 3.4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................... 14 4 CULTURAL HERITAGE....................................................................................................................16 4.1 OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................. 16 4.2 POLICIES......................................................................................................................................16 5 STREET NETWORK AND MOBILITY................................................................................................17 5.1 OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................. 17 5.2 GENERAL POLICIES......................................................................................................................... 17 5.3 COLLECTOR ROADS........................................................................................................................19 5.4 KEY LOCAL ROADS......................................................................................................................... 20 5.5 NEIGHBOURHOOD LOCAL ROADS...................................................................................................... 21 5.6 ENERGY PARK LOCAL ROADS............................................................................................................ 22 5.7 REAR LANES................................................................................................................................. 23 5.8 SITE ACCESS AND PARKING.............................................................................................................. 24 6 LAND USE AND BUILT FORM......................................................................................................... 24 6.1 OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................. 24 6.2 GENERAL POLICIES......................................................................................................................... 25 6.3 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.............................................................................................................. 26 6.4 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-WATERFRONT.................................................................................. 27 6.5 MIXED USE - MAIN STREET AREA..................................................................................................... 27 6.6 MIXED USE - NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA............................................................................................... 28 Page 2 of 44 Page138 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 6.7 GATEWAY COMMERCIAL AREA......................................................................................................... 29 6.8 PRESTIGE EMPLOYMENT AREA.......................................................................................................... 30 6.9 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT AREA.......................................................................................................... 30 6.10 COURTICE WATERFRONT PARK......................................................................................................... 31 6.11 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREA................................................................................................. 31 6.12 WATERFRONT GREENWAY............................................................................................................... 32 6.13 UTILITIES..................................................................................................................................... 32 6.14 URBAN DESIGN............................................................................................................................. 33 7 HOUSING..................................................................................................................................... 36 7.1 OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................. 36 7.2 POLICIES......................................................................................................................................37 8 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE.............................................................................................................. 38 8.1 OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................. 38 8.2 GENERAL POLICIES......................................................................................................................... 39 8.3 COURTICE WATERFRONT PARK AND WATERFRONT GREENWAY............................................................... 39 8.4 TRAILS.........................................................................................................................................40 9 IMPLEMENTATION....................................................................................................................... 41 9.1 OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................................. 41 9.2 POLICIES......................................................................................................................................41 10 INTERPRETATION.......................................................................................................................44 10.1 POLICIES......................................................................................................................................44 SCHEDULES AND APPENDICES Schedule A —Land Use Schedule B — Road Classification Schedule C—Open Space Network Schedule D — Demonstration Plan Appendix A— Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines Page 3 of 44 Page139 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 1 Introduction The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Area is generally bounded by Darlington Provincial Park to the west, Crago Road to the east, Darlington Park Road and Megawatt Drive to the north, and Lake Ontario to the south. The Secondary Plan Area is approximately 290 hectares in size, and is divided into the West Waterfront, East Waterfront, and Energy Park (see Figure X [to be inserted following June 13 public meeting]). The West Waterfront is bound by Darlington Provincial Park to the west, Darlington Park Road to the north, Courtice Shores Drive to the east, and Lake Ontario to the south. The East Waterfront is bound by Courtice Shores Drive to the west, Crago Road to the east, the CN rail corridor to the north, and Lake Ontario to the south. The Energy Park is bound by Megawatt Drive to the north, Crago Road to the east, Courtice Road to the west, and the CN rail corridor to the south. Although these three areas have distinct contexts and existing land uses, they have been planned comprehensively as one Secondary Plan Area. The future population for area will be approximately 2,400 residents and approximately 1,000 units. The future number of jobs will be approximately 5,600. A Secondary Plan for the Clarington Energy Business Park was first developed in 2004 in response to expected economic development opportunities linked to refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, east of the Energy Park. In 2018, the Municipality of Clarington commenced a review of the Secondary Plan to identify a renewed vision and updated policy framework for the Energy Park. In 2019, the study area was expanded to include the broader Courtice Waterfront. The Municipality's intention is to make the Courtice Waterfront a destination with a mix of uses and amenities that complement the Energy Park. The Secondary Plan Area currently comprises agricultural lands, significant environmental features, regional infrastructure and a mix of employment uses. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) announced in 2019 that they will be relocating their headquarters to the Energy Park, on the site of the Darlington Energy Complex. The project is anticipated to bring approximately 2,000jobs to the park and attract additional jobs. The Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant is located immediately south of the Energy Park, in the East Waterfront. The purpose of this Secondary Plan is to establish goals and policies to guide comprehensive development and strategic planning within the largely undeveloped Page 4 of 44 Page140 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park, as it is implemented through subdivision, zoning and site plan control. The Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines included in Appendix A support the policies of this Secondary Plan and will also be used to guide development. 2 Plan Foundations The vision, principles and community structure within this section of the Secondary Plan provide the foundation upon which the goals and policies of the Secondary Plan are based. 2.1 Vision The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park are intended to evolve as multiple complementary places that provide employment, business, living and recreation opportunities for Clarington and Durham Region against the backdrops of Lake Ontario and Tooley Creek. The development of office, industrial and commercial uses, diverse forms of housing, public open spaces, and supportive infrastructure will extend the Courtice community to Lake Ontario. The vision includes three distinct and connected components: • The Energy Park will accommodate and support existing and planned energy - related office and industrial uses. The high visibility and access to Highway 401 will provide an opportunity for well -designed buildings and landscapes that demonstrate environmental sustainability, promoting the Energy Park as a unique place for investment and job growth. • The West Waterfront will feature a variety of low-rise and mid -rise housing, including affordable housing, centred on a pedestrian -oriented main street. Restaurants, shops and potentially a hotel will draw visitors and Energy Park employees to the area. • The Courtice Waterfront Park and broader open space system will protect significant natural features, provide public access to and along Lake Ontario, and accommodate a range of recreation and cultural activities year-round. The park will be designed and programmed to serve all residents of Clarington. 2.2 Principles and Objectives The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan is based on the following seven principles, each of which is supported by a set of objectives for the area. Page 5 of 44 Page 141 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 2.2.1 Promote economic development and diversification a) Accommodate approximately 5,600 jobs in the Secondary Plan area. b) Establish the Courtice Waterfront as a regional tourist destination. c) Encourage and accommodate small-scale retail, restaurant and service businesses in the area. d) Facilitate development through coordinated and timely infrastructure investments. 2.2.2 Support a high quality of life for residents of Clarington and the Courtice waterfront a) Accommodate a diverse population of approximately 2,400 persons. b) Provide a range of housing types and tenures. c) Integrate affordable housing opportunities. d) Establish a signature, multi -purpose waterfront park serving all residents of Clarington. e) Create a public realm of streets, parks and other open spaces that is inviting, comfortable and safe. f) Ensure residents have convenient access to basic commercial amenities by all modes of travel. g) Ensure compatibility among land uses and building types. 2.2.3 Conserve, enhance and value significant natural features a) Ensure development and human activity does not have adverse impacts on natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive features, and their ecological functions. b) Enhance the network of natural features and significantly increase the tree canopy through the landscaping of open spaces, streetscapes and stormwater management facilities. c) Ensure that significant natural features are highly visible and contribute to the character of the neighbourhood. d) Provide safe access to the Lake Ontario shoreline and protect views and vistas to the lake. e) Mitigate potential adverse impacts from development on Darlington Provincial Park. Page 6 of 44 Page142 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 2.2.4 Promote environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience a) Ensure the Secondary Plan Area is developed on the basis of full municipal sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water services. b) Design buildings, infrastructure and open spaces to high standards for energy and water conservation. c) Design buildings, infrastructure and open spaces to mitigate the impacts of severe storms, flooding and droughts. d) Integrate opportunities for renewable energy and district energy systems. e) Contribute to a net -zero Clarington over time. 2.2.5 Connect the Secondary Plan Area to the broader community and region by all modes of travel a) Establish new or improved road and active transportation connections to existing and planned destinations north and south of the CN rail corridor, east and west of Tooley Creek, and along the Lake Ontario waterfront. b) Establish inviting, comfortable transit stops and ensure the road network facilitates the use of public transit, walking and cycling. c) Establish an interconnected network of trails and other active transportation facilities within the Courtice Waterfront, linked to the Waterfront Trail and broader municipal trail network. d) Establish a direct connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the Courtice GO Station and the waterfront. 2.2.6 Create distinct, memorable places that reflect the area's natural and cultural heritage and the community's values a) Conserve, reuse and integrate culturally significant historic buildings and their immediate landscapes. b) Assess, recover and protect Indigenous and Euro-Canadian archeological resources. c) Ensure the Courtice Waterfront Park offers a range of facilities and experiences and is well used year-round. d) Interpret the area's cultural heritage and integrate public art in the design of the Courtice Waterfront Park and broader public realm. e) Attract a range of commercial businesses in a main street setting that complement the Courtice Waterfront Park and attract visitors. Page 7 of 44 Page143 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review f) Achieve a high standard of architecture, landscape architecture and urban design across the Secondary Plan area. 2.2.7 Develop the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park in an orderly, coordinated and cohesive fashion a) Ensure roads and municipal services required for any part of the neighbourhood are in place and operative prior to or coincident with development. b) Ensure development proceeds based on the sequential extension of municipal services. c) Ensure each phase of development is contiguous to a previous phase. d) Ensure lot patterns are rational and efficient to achieve adequately sized lots and well-defined street frontages and discourage remnant parcels. 2.3 Community Structure The vision, principles and objectives for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park are supported by a community structure comprised of the following, as reflected in Schedule A: 2.3.1 Environmental Protection Areas and Waterfront Greenways: Environmental Protection Areas along the Tooley Creek and Lake Ontario form a key component of a future open space system that will support critical environmental functions, establish the setting for development, and be an amenity for local residents and workers and people from across the region. Waterfront Greenway lands will be a major component of the system, protecting and linking natural areas. 2.3.2 Street Network: Special collector streets, each with their own character, will facilitate movement to and through the area. They will provide the framework for a grid -like network of local roads serving development and supporting walkable places in the West Waterfront and the Energy Park. 2.3.3 Courtice Waterfront Park: The area will be anchored by a new 18-hectare, municipal -wide park. The park will be designed to serve local residents, Energy Park employees and the broader Clarington community, and act as a regional destination with a range of facilities and access to Lake Ontario. 2.3.4 Low -Density and Medium -Density Residential Areas: A neighbourhood of mostly low-rise homes is planned in the West Waterfront. Detached, semi- detached and town houses on a grid of local streets will be the predominant Page 8 of 44 Page 144 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review types of housing, with opportunities for apartment buildings up to four storeys overlooking the Courtice Waterfront Park. 2.3.5 Mixed Use - Main Street: The West Waterfront neighbourhood will be centred on a traditional main street with small-scale commercial amenities in mixed -use buildings. The character and uses along the Waterfront Main Street are expected to complement the neighbourhood and other waterfront attractions, drawing visitors from across the region. 2.3.6 Mixed Use — Neighbourhood Area: East of the Waterfront Main Street will be an area for medium -density housing from three to six storeys. This is also a suitable location for a hotel and unique destination commercial uses that require large sites or would benefit from overlooking the Courtice Waterfront Park and Tooley Creek. 2.3.7 Gateway Commercial Area: North of the CN rail corridor, in the West Waterfront, are lands suitable for a variety of commercial uses serving the Energy Park, local residents and the travelling public. Development will be oriented to the Waterfront Main Street to frame the primary entrance to the Courtice Waterfront. 2.3.8 Prestige Employment and General Employment Areas: Energy Park will comprise areas for prestige employment uses and general employment uses. The former area will permit office, research and development and other higher -density employment uses with high design standards for their buildings and landscapes, as well as ancillary commercial uses and other amenities for employees. The latter area will permit light industrial uses, including warehouses and distribution facilities and those that require outside storage. Businesses in the energy and environment sectors, and which incorporate best practices in sustainability, will be encouraged throughout the park. 3 The Environment, Energy and Water 3.1 Objectives a) Ensure development and human activity does not have adverse impacts on natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive features, and their ecological functions. b) Implement the recommendations and strategies contained in the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study. c) Integrate stormwater management with the open space system while minimizing impacts on the natural environment. Page 9 of 44 Page145 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review d) Ensure significant natural features are highly visible and contribute to the character of the waterfront. e) Enhance and strengthen connections between natural heritage features, particularly through the creation of new east -west natural heritage connections. f) Significantly increase the tree canopy throughout the Secondary Plan area and support woodland coverage targets for the subwatershed. g) Design buildings, infrastructure and the Courtice Waterfront Park to high standards for energy and water conservation. h) Design buildings, infrastructure and all open spaces to mitigate the impacts of severe storms, flooding and droughts. i) Integrate opportunities for renewable energy in the design of all development. j) Design for a low -carbon community. 3.2 Environmental Protection Areas and Natural Features 3.2.1 Natural heritage features and environmentally sensitive areas in the Secondary Plan area are identified as Environmental Protection Areas on Schedules A and C of this Secondary Plan. 3.2.2 There may be additional environmentally sensitive terrestrial features and areas, natural heritage features, hydrologically sensitive features and areas, flooding hazards, and erosion hazards which, due to inadequate information or the nature of the feature, area or hazard, are not shown on Schedules A or C of this Secondary Plan. These features are also important to the integrity of the natural heritage system and/or public safety and may be identified on a site -by -site basis for protection and/or conservation through the review of a development applications and their supporting studies, as well as other projects, including work related to new infrastructure, roads and servicing. 3.2.3 All development shall adhere to the policies of the Clarington Official Plan as it pertains to the policy areas of the natural heritage system in Section 3.4, the Watershed and Subwatershed Plans policies in Section 3.5, the Hazards policies in Section 3.7 and the Environmental Protection Areas policies in Section 14.4. 3.2.4 In addition to policy 3.2.3, the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study (Subwatershed Study) shall form the basis for any study undertaken regarding the natural heritage system. More detailed studies may refine on a site by site basis the recommendations from the Page 10 of 44 Page146 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review Subwatershed Study, however, the study must address the matters raised by the Subwatershed Study, including linkages. 3.2.5 For those properties not assessed for Headwater Drainage Features in the Subwatershed Study or where agricultural fields have gone fallow, Headwater Drainage Feature Assessments may be required prior to any development in order to accurately assess hydrologic functions of these features. 3.2.6 A trail system shall be designed and built that connects the Secondary Plan area to the Lake Ontario shoreline and the Tooley Creek lands, while protecting and enhancing the natural features and functions of these areas. The trail system may include pathways, pedestrian bridges, lookouts and seating areas, to the satisfaction of the Conservation Authority and the Municipality. Trails identified on Schedule C shall be assessed as part of an Environmental Impact Study undertaken on adjacent lands, including but not limited to the Courtice Waterfront Park. 3.2.7 Where an Environmental Impact Study or other site -specific study required as part of development proposals within 120 metres of a natural heritage feature or where updated information from the Province or Conservation Authority results in refinements to the boundaries of the natural heritage feature or its related vegetation protection zone, such refinements shall not require an amendment to the Clarington Official Plan or this Secondary Plan. 3.2.8 Where the valley system is considered confined, the extent of the valley is determined based on either the visible and discernible Top of Bank or the Long -Term Stable Slope, whichever is greater. A vegetation protection zone of 15 metres as per Table 3-1 of the Clarington Official Plan is required from the valley feature. 3.2.9 Proponents will be required to revegetate the vegetation protection zone with self-sustaining, native plant materials, in keeping with the Environmental Impact Study recommendations. 3.2.10 The alteration to the natural state of watercourses and creeks is discouraged and shall require approval by the Conservation Authority, the Municipality, and other agencies as required. Any proposal to alter a section of a watercourse must be justified through appropriate studies and reports as required by the Official Plan, demonstrate a net gain to the feature and function of the watercourse and riparian corridor, maintain or improve its ecological state and incorporate natural channel design features to the satisfaction of the Conservation Authority and the Municipality of Clarington. Page 11 of 44 Page147 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review Unauthorized removals of natural heritage features will be required to be replaced the satisfaction of the Conservation Authority and the Municipality. 3.2.11 The preservation of mature trees within and outside of the Environmental Protection Area designation is strongly encouraged in order to fully derive benefits relating to microclimate, wildlife habitats, hydrology and scenic quality. In this regard, mitigation measures such as tree protection fencing, silt fence/sedimentation control, dust control, and protection of soil moisture regime shall be utilized during construction adjacent the Environmental Protection Areas. 3.2.12 All private development shall contribute to the woodland cover target for the watershed in keeping with the outcome of the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study and in accordance with Environment Canada's target for woodland cover. 3.2.13 Through development, the planting of new trees shall be required in public spaces and encouraged in private spaces to fully derive benefits relating to microclimate, wildlife habitats, hydrology and scenic quality. New trees shall be non-invasive, tolerant of expected conditions and where possible of the largest size and maturity that the planting location permits. New tree planting zones shall contain sufficient soil volume to support the healthy growth of trees to maturity. 3.2.14 Consultation is required with the Municipality prior to the removal of any trees, shrubs and/or features. Where trees, shrubs and/or features are destroyed or harvested pre -maturely prior to Municipal approval, compensation should occur on site and will be calculated at a 3:1 ratio. 3.2.15 The Subwatershed Study referenced in Policy 3.2.4 also identifies "Low Constraint Areas", comprising features in which development intrusion is not restricted by existing policies and regulations. It is encouraged that these features be incorporated into site -level plans where possible to avoid net loss of natural cover. 3.2.16 The Subwatershed Study referenced in Policy 3.2.4 identifies and assesses a number of Headwater Drainage Features. Those identified as "protection" are included in the Environmental Protection Area designation. For those Headwater Drainage Features identified as "conservation", applications for development shall, in consultation with the Conservation Authority: a) Maintain, relocate on site and/or enhance the drainage feature and its riparian corridor, b) If catchment drainage will be removed due to diversion of stormwater Page 12 of 44 Page148 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review flows, restore lost functions through enhanced lot level controls as feasible; c) Maintain or replace on -site flows using mitigation measures and/or wetland creation, if necessary; d) Maintain or replace external flows to the extent feasible, and e) Use natural channel design techniques to maintain or enhance the overall productivity of the reach. 3.2.17 Headwater Drainage Features that have been relocated and the associated riparian corridors established by permissions in policy 3.2.16 shall be considered to be designated Environmental Protection Area and shall be zoned appropriately to prohibit development. 3.3 Green Development 3.3.1 In accordance with Clarington Official Plan Policy 5.6.5, development applications will be required to include a Sustainability Report that indicates how the development meets the sustainable development policies and objectives contained within the Clarington Official Plan and this Secondary Plan. 3.3.2 All development shall be encouraged to meet high standards for energy efficiency and sustainability in building design and construction. The use of energy efficient lighting and appliances, passive building standards and high- performance building envelopes shall be encouraged to reduce the amount of energy required to heat and cool buildings. 3.3.3 All development shall be encouraged to incorporate energy and water conservation measures, including consideration for renewable and/or alternative energy systems, such as solar panels. Individual buildings shall be encouraged to accommodate solar panels, a green roof or high albedo surfaces, or a combination of these. 3.3.4 Landscape design should maximize infiltration through "soft" landscape features and include hardy, native plantings and trees that provide shade. 3.3.5 All development will be encouraged to meet high standards for the use of Low Impact Development strategies and minimize impermeable surfaces, to aid in stormwater infiltration. 3.3.6 Should the Municipality or other public entity initiate a district energy (DE) system for the Secondary Plan area, development shall be encouraged to utilize the system and may be required to be DE -ready. Page 13 of 44 Page149 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 3.4 Stormwater Management 3.4.1 Stormwater management ponds and their associated open spaces shall generally be located in accordance with Schedules A and C of this Secondary Plan. 3.4.2 Stormwater management facilities, such as ponds and Low Impact Development features, shall be incorporated in the Secondary Plan Area to mitigate the impacts of development on water quality and quantity, consistent with the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study and the policies of Section 20 of the Clarington Official Plan. Such facilities shall not be located within natural heritage features, Environmental Protection Areas or the Courtice Waterfront Park. 3.4.3 Any lands identified for stormwater management not required for such facilities may be used for uses permitted in adjacent land use designations without amendment to this Secondary Plan. 3.4.4 The precise siting of stormwater management facilities shall make use of natural drainage patterns to minimize the risk of flooding. Stormwater management facilities will not drain lands located in another subwatershed. 3.4.5 Stormwater management facilities shall include the installation of naturalized landscaping and accommodate trails and seating areas where appropriate. 3.4.6 Proposed stormwater management quality, quantity, erosion control and water balance for ground water and natural systems may be assessed during the development approval process to determine the impact on the natural heritage system and environmental features. 3.4.7 The submission of the following plans and reports shall be required to determine the impact of stormwater quality/quantity, erosion and water balance of the proposed development. All reports shall be prepared in accordance with the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study, including: a) Stormwater Management Report and Plan; b) Erosion and Sediment Control Plan; c) Servicing Plans; d) Grading Plans; e) Geotechnical reports; f) Hydrogeologic reports; and Page 14 of 44 Page 150 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review g) Other technical reports as deemed necessary. 3.4.8 The Stormwater Management Report and Plan identified in Policy 3.4.7 shall explore and consider the feasibility of and opportunities to implement such Low Impact Development measures as: a) Permeable hardscaping; b) Bioretention areas, c) Exfiltration systems; d) Bioswales and infiltration trenches; e) Third pipe systems; f) Vegetation filter strips; g) Green roofs (multi -unit buildings); h) Rainwater harvesting; and i) Other potential measures. 3.4.9 Stormwater management plans shall demonstrate how the water balance target set in the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study is achieved. 3.4.10 Stormwater management for all development shall be undertaken on a volume control basis and shall demonstrate the maintenance of recharge rates, flow paths and water quality to the greatest extent possible. Peak flow control and the maintenance of pre -development water balance shall be demonstrated. 3.4.11 High Volume Recharge Areas shall maintain a pre -development water balance. 3.4.12 Development of all detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings shall demonstrate the use of an adequate volume of amended topsoil or equivalent system to improve surface porosity and permeability over all turf and landscaped areas beyond three metres of a building foundation and beyond tree protection areas. 3.4.13 The establishment of new flood control facilities to accommodate development within this Secondary Plan are not encouraged and will only be considered once all other reasonable alternatives have been fully exhausted in accordance with the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study or an update or addenda to that study. Other alternatives to flood Page 15 of 44 Page 151 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review control facilities could include infrastructure improvements such as relief culverts, road crossings or land acquisition. 4 Cultural Heritage 4.1 Objectives a) Conserve and adaptively reuse culturally significant historic buildings and their immediate landscapes. b) Assess, recover and protect Indigenous and Euro-Canadian archaeological resources. c) Interpret the area's cultural heritage within the public realm. 4.2 Policies 4.2.1 The conservation and enhancement of significant cultural heritage resources shall be consistent with the policies of Section 8 in the Clarington Official Plan and all relevant Provincial legislation and policy directives. 4.2.2 The Municipality will determine if a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report is required prior to development on or adjacent to any properties that are identified on Clarington's Cultural Heritage Resource List, and any properties that have been identified as having potential cultural heritage value or interest. 4.2.3 A Heritage Impact Assessment shall be conducted prior to development on or adjacent to properties that are designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, or properties for which a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report has been conducted and determined that the properties meet the criteria for cultural heritage value or interest as prescribed in O. Reg. 9/06, as amended, or any successors thereto. 4.2.4 Cultural Heritage Evaluation Reports and Heritage Impact Assessments shall consider and provide strategies for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage resources, including the potential for in situ conservation. 4.2.5 Public art and/or other interpretive features recalling the area's cultural heritage shall be integrated into the design of public open spaces within the neighbourhood. Page 16 of 44 Page 152 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 5 Street Network and Mobility 5.1 Objectives a) Establish a road network that provides a rational and flexible framework for development. b) Establish new and improved road and active transportation connections between developed and planned areas of Courtice to the north and the Secondary Plan area and between the West Waterfront, East Waterfront and Energy Park. These new and improved connections will include grade -separated connections across Highway 401, and connections across the CN rail corridor. c) Provide a multi -modal transportation network that encourages walking, cycling and public transit use while accommodating cars and trucks efficiently. d) Establish an interconnected network of trails and other active transportation facilities throughout the Secondary Plan area, linked to the broader municipal network and the Waterfront Trail. e) Allow for the future establishment of transit stops throughout the Secondary Plan area. 5.2 General Policies 5.2.1 The transportation policies contained in Section 19 of the Clarington Official Plan and the policies of this Secondary Plan shall apply with regard to the transportation network of the Secondary Plan Area. Schedule B identifies the road classification and active transportation facilities network planned for the area. 5.2.2 Development will be structured by an interconnected and grid -like network of streets that facilitate direct pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular movement throughout the Secondary Plan area. 5.2.3 Development will be structured to provide a pedestrian oriented community by integrating pedestrian linkages and multi -use pathways to supplement the grid -like network of streets. See Section 8.4 for policies regarding the trail network. 5.2.4 Utilities shall be located below grade in the street right -of way, or in easements, where required. For ease of access and maintenance, shared utility trenches are encouraged. This policy does not apply to Courtice Shores Drive and the Waterfront Road. Page 17 of 44 Page 153 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 5.2.5 Within areas designated Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential — Waterfront, all owners of private properties fronting the public right-of-way are encouraged to provide trees within the landscaped open space area in their front yard setback. 5.2.6 Crosswalks at intersections shall be well marked. Raised crosswalks or tabletop intersections shall be considered. 5.2.7 Within the West Waterfront, where the length of a block exceeds 250 metres, a landscaped mid -block pedestrian connection shall be provided to enhance the pedestrian permeability of the area, the efficiency and variety of pedestrian routes, and access to transit. Mid -block pedestrian connections should have a minimum width that accommodates a multi -use path with landscaping on both sides to provide a buffer to any adjacent private spaces. 5.2.8 On -street parking will be encouraged at appropriate locations on all Key Local Roads and other Local Roads in order to provide for anticipated parking needs and to assist in calming traffic movement and thereby enhancing pedestrian safety. 5.2.9 The Municipality, the Regional Municipality of Durham and GO Transit will work cooperatively to develop a long-term public transit strategy for the Energy Park. 5.2.10 At the discretion of the Director of Planning Services, applications for developments in the Energy Park may require a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan. The intent of the TDM Plan shall be to implement and promote measures to reduce the use of low -occupancy automobiles for trips and to increase transit use, cycling and walking. The requirements for a TDM Plan are outlined in the Clarington Official Plan. 5.2.11 The alignment and intersection configurations of the Energy Drive extension, Megawatt Drive and Crago Road are conceptually shown on Map A, but are subject to further study in coordination with development proposals on neighbouring lands. The alignment of segments of these roads as they approach their intersection may be modified without amendment to this Plan. 5.2.12 A pedestrian -friendly roundabout may be considered at the intersection of Energy Drive and Courtice Road. Roundabouts shall have special landscaping features. Page 18 of 44 Page 154 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 5.3 Arterial Roads 5.3.1 Energy Drive, which is under municipal jurisdiction, is the only Arterial Road within the Secondary Plan area. It shall be a Type C Arterial Road with a public right-of-way width of 30 metres. It will continue to provide the main entry to the Energy Park and a primary address for development. Applications for development fronting Energy Drive may be required to provide an Access Management Plan, depending on the land use and intended operations. 5.3.2 Energy Drive will generally be designed in accordance with the requirements set out in Appendix C, Table C-2 of the Clarington Official Plan and consistent with the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines (Appendix A to this Secondary Plan). Arterial Roads shall include the following elements: a) A minimum of two through lanes shall be provided, with the potential for turning lanes at junctions and intersections; b) The north side of Energy Drive will incorporate a multi -use trail as the primary active transportation route through the Energy Park; c) A sidewalk shall be provided on the south side of the right-of-way set back from the curb or otherwise buffered from active lanes of traffic; d) Planting and furnishing zones are encouraged on both sides of the right- of-way; e) Appropriate lighting is encouraged to be provided to contribute to the safe function of the roadway as well as the safe and appropriate lighting of the pedestrian realm; and f) Lighting shall be downcast to reduce light pollution. 5.3.3 Where feasible, circulation should be designed to direct truck traffic away from Energy Drive and onto other public roads. 5.4 Collector Roads 5.4.1 The Waterfront Main Street and Darlington Park Road shall be Collector Roads with a public right-of-way width of 23 metres. 5.4.2 The Waterfront Main Street shall be designed in accordance with the road classification criteria in Appendix C, Table C-2 of the Clarington Official Plan and include the following design standards: g) Boulevards with a dimension of approximately 6.5 metres shall be Page 19 of 44 Page 155 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review provided on both sides of the street. These boulevards shall contain a sidewalk and planting and furnishing zone that provide space for street trees on both sides of the street; h) On -street parking shall be available on either side of the right-of-way within lay-by spaces that alternate with the planting and furnishing zone; and i) The Waterfront Main Street shall contain a roadway with a dimension of approximately 10 metres. The roadway shall contain on -street bike lanes on both sides and one travel lane in each direction with laneway widths sufficient to accommodate public transit and/or shuttle buses. 5.4.3 Darlington Park Road shall be designed in accordance with the road classification criteria in Appendix C, Table C-2 of the Clarington Official Plan. 5.5 Key Local Roads 5.5.1 Four Key Local Roads are identified on Schedule B. These Key Local Roads are intended to have a special character based on their prominence, adjacent land uses and importance for circulation within the Secondary Plan area. The precise location of new Key Local Roads shall be determined through Plans of Subdivision. Changes to their alignment that reduce the area of the Courtice Waterfront Park will require an amendment to this Secondary Plan. 5.5.2 Key Local Roads shall feature a right-of-way width of 20 metres, except as noted in policy 5.5.4, and shall contain sidewalks/multi-use paths and a planting and furnishing zone on both sides to enhance the tree canopy and reinforce the Secondary Plan area's pedestrian network and green character. Sidewalks shall be separated from travel lanes by the planting and furnishing zone. 5.5.3 Key Local Roads shall be designed in accordance with the road classification criteria in Appendix C, Table C-2 of the Clarington Official Plan and include the following design standards set out in policies 5.5.4 through 5.5.7. 5.5.4 The Parkside Road shall be designed in accordance with the following design standards: a) Parkside Road shall have a right-of-way width of 15 metres; b) A north boulevard with a dimension of approximately 5.75 metres and a south boulevard with a dimension of approximately 0.75 metres shall be provided. The north boulevard shall contain a sidewalk and planting and furnishing zone that provide space for street trees; c) The Parkside Road shall contain a roadway with a dimension of Page 20 of 44 Page 156 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review approximately 8.5 metres to support traffic calming and pedestrian safety, with one travel lane in each direction. 5.5.5 The Waterfront Road shall be designed in accordance with the following design standards: a) Boulevards with a dimension of with a minimum width of approximately 4.75 metres shall be provided on both sides of the street. These boulevards shall contain sidewalks and planting and furnishing zones; and b) The Waterfront Road shall contain a roadway with a dimension of approximately 10.5 metres to support traffic calming and pedestrian safety, with one travel lane in each direction and a median planting zone with a dimension sufficient to accommodate street trees and be replaced with a turning lane at intersections. 5.5.6 Courtice Shores Drive shall be designed in accordance with the following design standards: a) Boulevards with a dimension of 5 to 7 metres shall be provided on both sides of the street, with this dimension varying to accommodate existing conditions including sensitive areas within lands designated as Environmental Protection Areas and Waterfront Greenways. These boulevards shall contain a sidewalk and planting and furnishing zone; and b) Courtice Shores Drive shall contain a roadway with a dimension of approximately 8 metres, with one travel lane in each direction with laneway widths sufficient to accommodate public transit and/or shuttle buses. 5.5.7 All Key Local Roads shall be designed in accordance with the following design standards: a) Appropriate lighting is encouraged to be provided to contribute to the safe function of the roadway as well as the safe and appropriate lighting of the pedestrian realm; and b) Lighting shall be downcast to reduce light pollution. 5.6 Neighbourhood Local Roads 5.6.1 Development in the West Waterfront shall provide new Neighbourhood Local Roads in accordance with the policies of this Secondary Plan. Local Roads should feature sidewalks and street trees on both sides to enhance the tree canopy and reinforce the area's green character. New Neighbourhood Local Roads and existing Local Roads that do not meet the policies of this Secondary Plan and/or the guidelines for Neighbourhood Local Roads within Page 21 of 44 Page 157 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review the Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines shall be designed in accordance with the road classification criteria in Appendix C, Table C-2 of the Clarington Official Plan and include the following design standards: a) On -street parking shall be available on either side of the right-of-way; b) Sidewalks are encouraged to be provided on both sides of Local Roads; c) A planting and furnishing zone shall be provided on both sides of Local Roads; d) Appropriate lighting is encouraged to be provided to contribute to the safe function of the roadway as well as the safe and appropriate lighting of the pedestrian realm; and e) Lighting shall be downcast to reduce light pollution. 5.6.2 Neighbourhood Local Roads identified in Schedule B are conceptual; their alignments and intersections may be modified without amendment to this Secondary Plan. 5.7 Energy Park Local Roads 5.7.1 Development in the Energy Park shall provide new Local Roads in accordance with the policies of this Secondary Plan. Energy Park Local Roads should feature sidewalks and street trees on both sides to enhance the tree canopy and reinforce the area's green character. New Energy Park Local Roads and existing Local Roads that do not meet the policies of this Secondary Plan and/or the guidelines for Neighbourhood Local Roads within the Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines shall be designed in accordance with the road classification criteria in Appendix C, Table C-2 of the Clarington Official Plan and include the following design standards: a) The roadway shall safely accommodate large trucks and transit vehicles; b) On -street parking shall be available on either side of the right-of-way; c) Sidewalks are encouraged to be provided on both sides of Local Roads; d) A planting and furnishing zone shall be provided on both sides of Local Roads; e) Appropriate lighting is encouraged to be provided to contribute to the safe function of the roadway as well as the safe and appropriate lighting of the pedestrian realm; and f) Lighting shall be downcast to reduce light pollution. Page 22 of 44 Page 158 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 5.8 Rear Lanes 5.8.1 Within the West Waterfront, public rear lanes are encouraged to support safe and attractive streets by eliminating the need for driveways and street - facing garages. 5.8.2 Public rear lanes can provide alternative pedestrian routes through a community and shall provide a safe environment for pedestrian and vehicle travel. 5.8.3 Public utilities may be located within public rear lanes subject to functional and design standards established by the Municipality. 5.8.4 Within the Energy Park, private rear lanes may be provided along multiple rear property lines for loading and access purposes, as deemed appropriate by the Municipality. The integrated rear lane system shall be implemented by means of registered easement in favour of abutting land owners. The Municipality shall not assume these rear lanes. 5.8.5 All rear lanes shall be designed in accordance with the road classification criteria in Appendix C, Table C-2 and include the following design standards: a) Rear lanes shall allow two-way travel and incorporate a setback on either side of the right-of-way to the adjacent garage/building wall; b) Rear lanes shall provide a minimum pavement width of 6.6 metres; provide access for service and maintenance vehicles for required uses as deemed necessary by the Municipality and may include enhanced rear lane widths and turning radii to accommodate municipal vehicles including access for snowplows, garbage trucks and emergency vehicles where required; c) Rear lanes shall be clear of overhead obstruction and shall be free from overhanging balconies, trees and other encroachments; d) Rear lanes shall intersect with public roads; e) No municipal services, except for local storm sewers, shall be allowed, unless otherwise accepted by the Director of Engineering; f) No Region of Durham infrastructure shall be permitted; g) Rear lanes should be graded to channelize snow -melt and runoff; h) The design rear lanes shall incorporate appropriate elements of low impact design including permeable paving where sufficient drainage exists; Page 23 of 44 Page 159 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review Access for waste collection and emergency service vehicles is to be accommodated; j) Appropriate lighting shall be provided to contribute to the safe function of the roadway as well as the safe and appropriate lighting of the pedestrian realm; and k) Lighting shall be downcast to reduce light pollution. 5.9 Site Access and Parking 5.9.1 Individual site access for residential uses from a Collector Road or Key Local Road generally shall not be permitted. Rear lanes or Neighbourhood Local Roads shall be the preferred option for accessing such sites. Reverse frontage development is not permitted within the Secondary Plan Area. 5.9.2 Where feasible, primary driveway access to properties fronting Energy Drive should be provided from a Local Road and should be consolidated and/or shared where possible. 5.9.3 Secondary driveways to access loading, servicing and parking areas shall be provided on Local Roads within the Energy Park. 5.9.4 Within the Energy Park, alighted walkway with a minimum width of 1.5 metres shall be provided between the public sidewalk and the main building entrance on all sites. 5.9.5 Landscaped islands will be used to divide large parking areas. 5.9.6 The use of permeable materials shall be considered for all paved and parking areas. 5.9.7 Parking regulations shall be provided in the Zoning By-law. The Municipality may modify the parking requirements subject to a parking study and site - specific zoning amendment. The Municipality shall encourage development not to exceed the minimum parking requirements in the Zoning By-law. 6 Land Use and Built Form 6.1 Objectives a) Accommodate a diverse population and employment base of approximately 2,400 residents and approximately 5,600 jobs. b) Within the Energy Park, accommodate and integrate a mix of employment land uses, with a focus on businesses in the energy sector and those promoting innovations in environmental sustainability. Page 24 of 44 Page160 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review c) Within the Energy Park, encourage the relocation of pre-existing land uses not in keeping with the vision and goals of this Secondary Plan to other, appropriate employment areas. d) Establish high -quality architecture, landscape architecture and urban design in the Energy Park, particularly along Energy Drive and Megawatt Drive. e) Achieve a mix of residential, commercial and public uses in the West Waterfront that attracts visitors year-round. f) Ensure development contributes to a public realm of streets, parks and other open spaces that is inviting, comfortable and safe for residents, workers, and visitors. g) Ensure residents and employees have convenient access to basic commercial amenities and community facilities by all modes of travel. h) Ensure compatibility among employment land uses and other land uses. i) Ensure there is architectural variety within each block and along each street within mixed use and residential areas. j) Ensure buildings, streets and landscapes are designed to a high standard. 6.2 General Policies 6.2.1 The land use designations for the Secondary Plan area are identified in Schedule A. Minor alterations to Schedule A may occur without amendment to this Secondary Plan through plan of subdivision, rezoning or site plan approval applications provided such minor alterations are in conformity with Policies 24.1.2 and 24.1.3 of the Clarington Official Plan and the general intent of this Secondary Plan is maintained. 6.2.2 The following land use designations apply within the Secondary Plan Area: a) Low Density Residential b) Medium Density Residential —Waterfront c) Mixed Use — Main Street d) Mixed Use — Neighbourhood e) Gateway Commercial f) Prestige Employment g) General Employment h) Courtice Waterfront Park Page 25 of 44 Page 161 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review i) Environmental Protection Areas j) Waterfront Greenway k) Utilities 6.2.3 In all land use designations, telecommunications/communications utilities, electrical stations or sub -stations, mail boxes or super mail boxes and similar facilities should be incorporated and built into architectural or landscaping features, rather than being freestanding, wherever possible. They should be compatible with the appearance of adjacent uses and include anti -graffiti measures. 6.2.4 In all land use designations, building utilities including but not limited to gas lines / metres and hydro boxes, shall be located at the rear or interior side of a building, and shall be integrated into the building or visually screened. 6.2.5 A land use compatibility study that assess noise, vibration and air quality impacts and mitigation measures shall be required as part of a complete application for development. The Municipality may waive this requirement for lands that are not within the area of influence of Regional infrastructure or other emission sources within the Energy Park and / or lands that are outside of 450 metres of the CN rail corridor. This study will determine the viability of sensitive uses within the proposed development, and the need for, types of, and extent of receptor -based mitigation measures. 6.2.6 Stand-alone warehouses and distribution facilities, truck terminals, truck service centres, gas stations, storage units, waste processing facilities, and waste transfer stations are not permitted in any land use designation. 6.3 Low Density Residential 6.3.1 The predominant use of lands designated Low Density Residential shall be for housing purposes. Other uses may be permitted in accordance with Clarington Official Plan Policies 9.3.1, 9.3.2, and 9.3.3. 6.3.2 The following residential dwelling types in buildings up to three storeys are permitted: a) Detached dwellings; b) Semi-detached dwellings; c) Townhouses; and d) Additional dwelling units. Page 26 of 44 Page162 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 6.3.3 To ensure a mix of housing types, each individual housing type in 6.4.2 shall comprise no more than 60% of the housing in the Low Density Residential designation. 6.3.4 Development on lands designated Low Density Residential shall have an overall minimum density of 13 units per hectare. 6.3.5 Private streets and private rear lanes are not permitted within the Low Density Residential designation. 6.4 Medium Density Residential —Waterfront 6.4.1 The predominant use of lands designated Medium Density Residential — Waterfront shall be for housing purposes. Other uses may be permitted in accordance with Clarington Official Plan Policies 9.3.1, 9.3.2, and 9.3.3. 6.4.2 The following residential dwelling types are permitted: a) Townhouses; b) Stacked townhouses; c) Apartment buildings; d) Dwelling units within a mixed use building; and e) Additional dwelling units. 6.4.3 Building heights shall be a minimum of 2 storeys and a maximum of 4 storeys. 6.4.4 Other uses, including small scale service and neighbourhood retail commercial uses, which are supportive of and compatible with residential uses, are also permitted in accordance with Policies 9.3.1, 9.3.2 and 9.3.3 of the Clarington Official Plan. 6.4.5 Development on lands designated Medium Density Residential — Waterfront shall have a minimum density of 40 units per net hectare. 6.5 Mixed Use — Main Street Area 6.5.1 The following building types are permitted: a) Apartment buildings; b) Mixed use buildings with commercial uses and other active uses located on the ground floor and residential dwelling units on upper floors; c) Live/work units. Page 27 of 44 Page163 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 6.5.2 Commercial uses shall only be permitted on the ground floor of a mixed -use building. 6.5.3 Building heights shall be a minimum of 2 storeys and a maximum of 6 storeys. 6.5.4 Mixed use buildings and multi-storey live/work units shall be the predominant use along the new Waterfront Main Street. 6.5.5 The mix of uses in the Mixed Use — Main Street Area shall be compatible and sensitively integrated with surrounding residential uses. Built form transitions shall be achieved through the stepping of heights or separation distances. 6.5.6 All development within the Mixed Use — Main Street Area designation shall be oriented towards the street and have its main entrance accessible from the public sidewalk. 6.5.7 Parking and loading/service areas shall be accessed from another Local Road or a Rear Lane and shall be prohibited from facing the public street. 6.5.8 The streetscape along the new Waterfront Main Street shall facilitate public spaces, cafe and restaurant patios, street trees/planters, street furniture, and transit shelters. 6.6 Mixed Use — Neighbourhood Area 6.6.1 The Mixed Use — Neighbourhood Area designation is intended for residential uses but also is appropriate for visitor -oriented commercial uses that require a built form and site configuration not suited for the Mixed Use — Main Street area. 6.6.2 The following residential and mixed use building types are permitted: a) Townhouses; b) Stacked townhouses; c) Apartment buildings; d) Mixed use buildings with commercial uses and other active uses located on the ground floor and apartment dwelling units on upper floors; e) Live/work units, and f) Additional dwelling units. 6.6.3 In addition, the following destination -oriented commercial uses are also permitted within a mixed use or standalone building: a) Hotel; Page 28 of 44 Page 164 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review b) Conference centre and banquet hall; c) Winery and cidery; d) Museum; e) Restaurant and retail establishments associated with one or more of the above uses; and f) Other destination -oriented commercial uses compatible with surrounding development, subject to a site -specific zoning amendment. 6.6.4 Residential and mixed use buildings shall have a minimum height of 3 storeys and a maximum height of 6 storeys. Certain destination -oriented commercial uses in policy 6.6.3 may be impractical within a multi-storey building and/or on the ground floor of a mixed use building. These certain destination - oriented commercial uses may occupy standalone single -storey or two -storey buildings. 6.6.5 Residential development on lands designated Mixed Use — Neighbourhood Area shall have a minimum density of 60 units per net hectare. 6.7 Gateway Commercial Area 6.7.1 The predominant use of lands designated Gateway Commercial Area shall be for retail and service commercial uses serving the Energy Park and the travelling public. Buildings and landscapes in the Gateway Commercial Area will also serve as a gateway to the West Waterfront. 6.7.2 The following uses may be permitted within the Gateway Commercial Area designation: a) Retail and service commercial uses; b) Restaurants; c) Financial institutions; and d) Service stations. 6.7.3 Buildings shall be oriented to and address the Waterfront Main Street. Parking shall be located at the side or rear of buildings. Service areas shall be located at the rear of buildings. 6.7.4 The minimum building height shall be 1 storey and the maximum height 2 storeys. Page 29 of 44 Page165 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 6.8 Prestige Employment Area 6.8.1 Uses permitted on Lands designated Prestige Employment, as shown on Schedule A, are high -occupancy office and industrial uses, as well as ancillary commercial uses, that will benefit from the access and visibility provided by Energy Drive and Highways 401 and 418. 6.8.2 The permitted uses shall be: a) Business, professional or administrative office; b) Research and development facility; c) Hotel and conference centre; d) University and college; e) Commercial school within a fully enclosed building, f) Light industrial use within a fully enclosed building, including manufacturing facilities with limited warehousing and distribution facilities; g) Secondary commercial uses that cater to businesses and employees within the Energy Park, including banks, restaurants, convenience stores, fitness centres, business and personal services, provided they are limited in scale and located in a building containing a permitted primary use. 6.8.3 Notwithstanding Section 6.10.2, sensitive uses will only be permitted subject to detailed study that demonstrates they are appropriately designed, buffered and/or separated from adjacent planned uses and the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, in accordance with Provincial policies and guidelines. 6.9 General Employment Area 6.9.1 Lands designated General Employment, as shown on Schedule A, are appropriate locations for high -occupancy and low -occupancy employment uses that do not benefit greatly from high visibility and may require a limited amount of outdoor storage. 6.9.2 The permitted uses shall be: a) Business, professional or administrative Office; b) Research and development facility; c) Light industrial use within a fully enclosed building; Page 30 of 44 Page166 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review d) Warehousing and distribution facilities that are integrated within or to the rear of a building containing uses permitted within a) through c); and e) Factory retail outlet as a secondary use. 6.9.3 In addition, alternative and renewable energy generation, cogeneration facilities and alternative fuels manufacturing are permitted on lands designated General Employment, within a fully enclosed building, and subject to detailed study of the proposed facility relating to: a) Environmental impacts that are regulated by the Ministry of Environment (i.e. Noise, air quality, ground water, etc.); b) Traffic impacts on the road network; and c) Urban design compatibility. 6.9.4 Limited outside storage is permitted on lands designated General Employment subject to limitations established in the Zoning By -Law. 6.10 Courtice Waterfront Park 6.10.1 Notwithstanding policy 18.3.5 of the Official Plan, the predominant use of lands within the Courtice Waterfront Park shall be low intensity recreation uses and conservation uses; however, major recreation uses and cultural uses are permitted. In addition, small-scale, seasonal commercial uses, such as food vendors and equipment rental establishments, may be permitted. 6.10.2 The Courtice Waterfront Park will be designed and programmed to serve the entire Municipality and support the Courtice Waterfront as a regional destination. To this end, a range of passive and active recreation and cultural uses are permitted. 6.10.3 Lands designated Courtice Waterfront Park shall be subject to the provisions of Section 18.3 of the Official Plan. 6.11 Environmental Protection Area 6.11.1 The natural heritage features and their associated vegetation protection zones within the Secondary Plan Area are identified as Environmental Protection Area on Schedule A to this Secondary Plan. 6.11.2 Lands designated Environmental Protection Area shall be subject to the provisions of Section 14.4 of the Official Plan. Page 31 of 44 Page 167 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 6.11.3 No development shall be permitted in Environment Protection Areas, except low intensity recreation and uses related to conservation, flood, or erosion control projects. 6.11.4 The Environmental Protection Area recognizes the interdependence of natural heritage features and their associated functions, and thus seeks to maintain connections among natural features, so that their existing ecological and hydrological functions are maintained or enhanced. 6.11.5 The biodiversity, ecological function, and connectivity of the Environmental Protection Area shall be protected, maintained, restored or, where possible, improved for the long-term, recognizing linkages between natural heritage features and areas, surface water features, and ground water features. 6.11.6 The delineation of the boundary of lands designated as Environmental Protection Area are approximate and shall be detailed through appropriate studies prepared as part of the review of development applications in accordance with the policies of this Secondary Plan and the Clarington Official Plan. Any resulting changes to the boundaries of the Environmental Protection Area designation resulting from the recommendations of an Environmental Impact Study shall not require an amendment to this Secondary Plan. 6.11.7 Access to Environmental Protection Areas and associated areas through the development of public trails will be undertaken in a manner which conserves their ecological integrity. 6.12 Waterfront Greenway 6.12.1 Notwithstanding policy 14.8.1 of the Official Plan, the predominant use of land within the Waterfront Greenway shall be low intensity recreational uses, and conservation. 6.12.2 Lands designated Waterfront Greenway shall be subject to the provisions of Section 14.3 and 14.8 of the Official Plan. 6.13 Utilities 6.13.1 The lands designated as Utility within the Secondary Plan are generally consistent with the current extent of the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). Expansion of the WPCP onto neighbouring lands designated Waterfront Greenway will require amendments to this Secondary Plan and the Zoning By-law and will be subject to the submission of technical studies assessing the impacts of expansion. Page 32 of 44 Page 168 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 6.13.2 Lands designated Utility shall be subject to the provisions of Section 21 of the Official Plan. 6.14 Urban Design 6.14.1 To ensure development in areas designated Low Density Residential contributes to attractive streetscapes and an inviting, comfortable pedestrian realm, the following policies shall apply: a) Grade -related dwelling units, excluding additional dwelling units, shall have their main entrance visible and accessible from the sidewalk, b) Front double garages without living space directly above them shall be recessed from the front wall of the house; c) Front single garages and double garages with living space directly above them may extend partially beyond the front wall of the house, but this condition shall not dominate the length of the block; d) The width of a driveway generally shall correspond with the width of the garage, although in the case of single garages, a wider driveway may be permitted; e) Blocks with a concentration of townhouses and/or lots less than 9 metres wide for other housing types shall be encouraged to incorporate rear lanes; f) Buildings on corner lots shall have articulated facades facing both streets; g) Front and exterior side yard porches shall be encouraged. 6.14.2 The following urban design policies apply to lands designated as Medium Density Residential - Waterfront: a) Front setbacks shall be a minimum of 3 metres and a maximum of 5 metres; b) Ground -floor units in apartment buildings are encouraged to have their entrances facing the street or a landscaped yard; c) Balconies on apartment buildings and stacked townhouses should be integrated into the overall design of the building fagade; d) Mechanical and electrical equipment on the roof of an apartment building should be screened with durable materials integrated with the design of the building. e) All buildings on corner lots shall address both edges with articulated facades and windows, and blank walls visible from streets or public spaces generally shall not be permitted; Page 33 of 44 Page169 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review f) Underground parking for apartment buildings is strongly encouraged, g) Parking may be located at the rear of all permitted building types and is not permitted in the front or exterior side yard of buildings; h) Garbage and recycling storage for apartment buildings should be located within the structure, and garbage; i) Recycling storage for stacked townhouses should be located in a shared rear lane, screened from public view. 6.14.3 To ensure development in lands designated as Mixed Use — Main Street and Mixed Use — Neighbourhoods appropriately addresses public streets, support an active public realm and relate well to the existing and planned context, the following policies shall apply: a) Along the Waterfront Main Street, buildings shall be built close to the front property line to help frame adjacent streets, with a minimum setback of 1.5 metres and a maximum of generally 3 metres; b) Primary pedestrian entrances shall be clearly visible and located on a public road frontage or onto public open spaces; c) Access from sidewalks, other pedestrian facilities and public open space areas to primary building entrances shall be convenient and direct, with minimum changes in grade, and shall be accessible and barrier free; d) Ground floors containing commercial space shall have a minimum height of 4.5 metres; e) Long buildings, generally those over 40 metres in length, shall break up the visual impact of their mass with vertical recesses or other architectural articulation and/or changes in material; f) All buildings on corner lots shall address both edges with articulated facades and windows, and blank walls visible from streets or public spaces generally shall not be permitted; g) Buildings over four storeys along the Waterfront Main Street shall incorporate stepbacks to reduce their perceived mass and contribute to a comfortable pedestrian realm, with stepbacks of at least 1.5 metres occurring at the fifth storey; h) Buildings shall provide appropriate transitions to adjacent low-rise residential areas, either with a separation distance equal to or greater than the height of the building or through the stepping down of building heights to no more than four storeys at the rear; i) Appropriate transitions to adjacent low-rise residential areas shall be Page 34 of 44 Page 170 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review demonstrated through the use of setbacks, stepbacks and angular planes, with appropriate transitions being achieved on lands designated as Mixed Use — Main Street and Mixed Use - Neighbourhoods; j) The use of high -quality, enduring materials, such as stone, brick and glass, shall be strongly encouraged; k) Mechanical penthouses and elevator cores shall be screened and integrated into the design of buildings; 1) Generally, balconies shall be recessed and/or integrated into the design of the building fagade; m) Front patios for ground -floor residential units, where appropriate, should be raised to provide for privacy and a transition between the public and private realms; n) Vehicular entrances to parking and servicing areas should be consolidated wherever possible; o) Shared driveways between two properties shall be encouraged; p) Loading and service areas generally shall be located at the rear of the building, and enclosed loading and servicing areas shall be encouraged; q) Where loading and servicing is visible at the rear or side of a building, it shall be screened; and r) Parking shall be located in underground or above -ground structures or surface parking lots at the rear of the building. Parking in above -ground structures shall be screened with active uses on portions of the ground floor that face public streets. 6.14.4 The following urban design policies shall apply to development on lands designated Prestige Employment or General Employment: a) Buildings located on a corner lot shall be oriented towards the corner; b) Main building entrances shall face and be accessible from a public street; c) Buildings along Energy Drive shall be multi-storey to frame the street; d) Through lots with frontage on Megawatt Drive shall have generous landscaping along the Megawatt Drive street edge to screen views of rear service areas from Highways 401 and 418; e) The use of high -quality, durable materials, such as stone, masonry, decorative concrete and glass shall be encouraged; f) The mass of large buildings shall be articulated; Page 35 of 44 Page 171 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review g) Parking lots shall be located to the interior side yard and/or rear of buildings, buffered by landscaped open spaces. A limited amount of visitor parking is permitted in the front or exterior side yard, except along Energy Drive, where no parking is permitted between the building and the street; h) Service and loading areas shall be located at the side and/or rear of buildings and be appropriately screened from public view; i) Structured parking shall be located at the rear or interior side yard of a building. Structured parking may be considered in an exterior side yard with an appropriate design that matches the parking structure with the architecture and materials of the primary building and screens views of the vehicles from public streets; j) Waste and recycling facilities must not be located in the front yard or be visible from a public street; k) Front yards shall be landscaped, 1) Buildings shall be encouraged to incorporate green roofs; m) Signage shall be integrated into the design of buildings and landcapes; n) Driveways shall be minimized and shared driveways shall be encouraged; o) Large parking lots shall be landscaped with tree islands and separated walkways; p) Chain link fencing is not permitted in Prestige Employment Areas and in any yard visible from Energy Drive; and q) Where permitted, outside storage shall be screened. 6.14.5 The relevant Urban Design policies of the Clarington Official Plan shall also apply to all land use areas. 7 Housing 7.1 Objectives 7.1.1 Offer a variety of housing forms, sizes and tenures, that allow households of various sizes and incomes to find a home within the Courtice Waterfront. 7.1.2 Encourage the provision of affordable housing and rental housing. 7.1.3 Foster aging in place by encouraging a range of housing that can meet the needs of Courtice residents during all phases of life. Page 36 of 44 Page 172 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review 7.2 Policies 7.2.1 A variety of housing forms, sizes and tenures shall be provided in the Courtice Waterfront to meet the needs of a diverse population and households of various sizes, incomes and age compositions. This housing mix is encouraged to include purpose-built rental and seniors housing. 7.2.2 The intent of this Secondary Plan is to support the Municipality's affordable housing objectives by requiring a variety of housing sizes and types and permitting additional dwelling units, as per Policy 6.3.5 of the Clarington Official Plan. 7.2.3 Affordable housing, including community housing, supportive housing and other types of subsidized non -market housing units, are encouraged to be integrated within the West Waterfront neighbourhood and combined in developments that also provide market housing to provide opportunities for a range of housing tenures and prices that support diversity. 7.2.4 New affordable housing and purpose-built rental housing should incorporate barrier -free, universal or flex design features in both common and living areas. 7.2.5 The Municipality should collaborate with the Region of Durham and public and non-profit community housing providers to encourage a supply of subsidized non -market housing units to be included within the housing mix in the Secondary Plan area. 7.2.6 To support the provision of affordable housing units, the Municipality will explore other potential incentives such as reduced or deferred Development Charges, reduced application fees, grants and loans, to encourage the development of affordable housing units. The reduction or deferral of Development Charges shall be done in consultation with the Region of Durham. The Municipality will also encourage Durham Region, the Provincial government and Federal government to consider financial incentives for affordable housing. 7.2.7 As an incentive for the provision of affordable housing, as defined in Section 24.2 of the Clarington Official Plan, reductions in the minimum parking requirement under the Zoning By-law may be considered by the Municipality on a site -by -site basis where housing that is affordable is provided as part of a development proposal. 7.2.8 To facilitate the development of affordable housing units within the Secondary Plan area and in the Municipality, the Landowners Group within Page 37 of 44 Page 173 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review the West Waterfront in the Secondary Plan area shall provide either land in accordance with Policy 6.3.8 or a contribution of funds to the Municipality in accordance with Policy 6.3.9 for the development of affordable, public or non-profit housing in the community. 7.2.9 The land to be conveyed as provided in Policy 6.3.7 shall have an approximate size of 1.5 hectares, be designated for residential development, be located within the Southeast Courtice Secondary Plan boundary, be fully serviced and be gratuitously conveyed free and clear of encumbrances. Conveyance shall occur before the final approval of the first development application within the Secondary Plan area. 7.2.10 The contribution of funds as provided in Policy 6.3.8 will be through a contribution agreement to be negotiated between the Municipality and the Landowners Group. The first half of the required contribution of funds shall be paid by the Landowners Group upon the approval of the Secondary Plan and the remainder of the contribution shall be paid upon the first approval of the first a development application in the Secondary Plan area at a rate of $1000.00 per unit. 7.2.11 A range of unit sizes are encouraged within apartment and multi -unit buildings, including those suitable for single people, and larger households and families. 7.2.12 Reduction of parking requirements for additional dwelling units may be considered if the proposed unit is within a short walking distance of a transit stop. 7.2.13 The Municipality will fast track the approval of development applications that include affordable housing units that are being funded by federal and provincial government programs, community housing providers, other non- profit groups, and the Region of Durham. 8 Parks and Open Space 8.1 Objectives a) Create a public realm of streets, parks and other open spaces that is inviting, comfortable and safe. b) Establish an 18-hectare waterfront park that meets the daily recreation needs of local residents of all ages and abilities and attracts residents from across Clarington with a range of facilities and access to Lake Ontario. Page 38 of 44 Page 174 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review c) Use Environmental Protection Areas, stormwater management facilities and other public open spaces to enhance the character of, and connectivity within, the parks and open space network. d) Ensure trees are planted in the public and private realms to complement the character and environmental functions of parks and open spaces. e) Integrate public art into the design of parks, streets and other public spaces. f) Interpret the area's cultural heritage and incorporate public art within Courtice Waterfront Park. 8.2 General Policies 8.2.1 The parks and open space system, as a whole, shall provide a variety of opportunities for passive and active recreation and be comprised of well - designed spaces that contribute to the area's identity and environmental functions. 8.2.2 Dedication of lands for parkland shall be in accordance with the Clarington Official Plan. 8.2.3 The configuration of the Courtice Waterfront Park is to be maintained as generally shown on Schedules A and C. The precise size and shape of the municipal -wide park shall be determined through detailed design, based on the parkland provision requirements of Section 18 of the Clarington Official Plan and the objectives and policies of this Secondary Plan. 8.2.4 As shown on Schedules A and C, the Courtice Waterfront Park shall be bordered by public streets, Environmental Protection Areas, the Waterfront Greenway, Darlington Provincial Park other natural heritage areas. Residential and commercial uses shall not back onto the park. 8.2.5 Environmental Protection Areas associated vegetation protection zones and stormwater management areas shall not be conveyed to satisfy parkland dedication requirements under the Planning Act. 8.3 Courtice Waterfront Park and Waterfront Greenway 8.3.1 A municipal -wide park of approximately 18 hectares is planned for the Secondary Plan Area, as identified on Schedules A and C. The Courtice Waterfront Park shall provide a variety of amenities and community recreation facilities intended to attract residents from across Clarington. A master plan will be prepared for the park and shall consider a range of opportunities, including but not limited to the following: Page 39 of 44 Page 175 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review a) Realignment of the Waterfront Trail through the park; b) Potential future trail connections to Darlington Provincial Park; c) Accessible viewing platforms; d) Stairs or ramps to the beach, sensitively and safely integrated with natural features; e) Safety and environmental protection measures along the top of the bluff; f) Measures to protect and maintain access to the shoreline; g) Places and facilities to support the launching of kayaks, canoes and paddle boards; h) Playgrounds and a splash pad, i) Other water features; j) Winter recreation facilities, such as a skating trail or rink and heated pavilion; k) Picnic areas and shelters; 1) Areas for naturalized landscaping; m) Integration of heritage buildings and interpretation of cultural and Indigenous heritage; n) Outdoor cultural venues, such as a bandshell or amphitheatre; o) Potential locations for public art installations; p) Integration of public playing fields; q) Locations for seasonal food vendors and equipment rentals; r) Public washroom facilities; s) Vehicle and bike parking; t) Transit stops and bike share stations. 8.3.2 The Waterfront Greenway lands shall be predominantly used for conservation, agriculture and low -intensity recreation uses, such as trails. 8.4 Trails 8.4.1 All development shall provide for the implementation of a trail network in accordance with the conceptual location of trails identified on Schedule C. In addition to sidewalks, dedicated cycling facilities and multi -use paths, this trail network will consist of Primary and Secondary Trails as defined in Page 40 of 44 Page 176 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review Section 18.4 of the Clarington Official Plan. The precise location, type and design of trails will be determined through parks and open space master plans and the development approval process, and the following shall apply: a) Trail design and type will minimize environmental impacts and be designed to accommodate a range of users and abilities. b) Trails will be directed outside of natural areas where possible or to the outer edge of buffer areas. c) Trails will be buffered appropriately from sensitive natural features and stormwater management facilities. d) Trails located adjacent to natural features and stormwater management facilities should incorporate interpretive signage at various locations to promote understanding and stewardship of the features and functions of the natural environment. 8.4.2 Trail locations shall be the subject of an Environmental Impact Study, where appropriate (see Policy 3.2.6). 8.4.3 Potential Pedestrian Crossings are shown conceptually on Schedules A and C. These Potential Pedestrian Crossings will further enhance pedestrian and cyclist connectivity within the Secondary Plan area and to adjacent areas, including the Courtice GO Station. The location and feasibility of these Potential Pedestrian Crossings will be determined through a future feasibility study initiated by the Municipality. 9 Implementation 9.1 Objectives a) Ensure roads and municipal services required for any part of the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park are in place and operative prior to or coincident with development. b) Ensure each phase of development is contiguous to a previous phase. c) Ensure lot patterns are rational and efficient. 9.2 Policies 9.2.1 Applicants shall prepare and update phasing plans for submission with plans of subdivision. The phasing plan shall establish phases of development of the lands and shall provide for the staging of construction of public infrastructure and services in relation to phases of development. The phasing plan shall take into account the responsibility for construction of the public infrastructure Page 41 of 44 Page 177 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review and services and shall be considered by the Municipality in enacting amendments to the Zoning By-law and in recommending plans of subdivision for approval. 9.2.2 All new development within the Secondary Plan area shall proceed on the basis of the sequential extension of full municipal services through the Regional and Municipal capital works programs and plans of subdivision. 9.2.3 Approval of development applications shall be conditional upon commitments from the appropriate authorities and the proponents of development to the timing and funding of the required road and transportation facilities, parks and community facilities. These works shall be provided for in the subdivision and site plan agreements. Phasing of the development, based on the completion of the external road works, may be required by the Municipality of Clarington. 9.2.4 Approval of development applications shall also be conditional upon commitments from the appropriate authorities and the proponents of development to the timing and funding of required stormwater management, sanitary sewer and water supply facilities. These works shall be provided for in subdivision and site plan agreements. Phasing of development, based on the completion of external sewer and water services, may be implemented if required by the Municipality of Clarington. 9.2.5 The Secondary Plan recognizes that comprehensive planning requires the equitable sharing amongst landowners of costs associated with the development of land. It is a policy of this Secondary Plan that prior to the approval of any draft plan of subdivision for lands under multiple ownership or benefitting multiple landowners, applicants/landowners shall have entered into appropriate cost sharing agreements which establish the means by which the costs (including Region of Durham costs) of developing the property are to be shared. The Municipality may also require, as a condition of draft approval, that proof be provided to the Municipality that landowners have met their obligations under the relevant cost sharing agreements prior to registration of a plan of subdivision. 9.2.6 Every development application, shall be accompanied by a policy implementation monitoring report that shall report on the following, as applicable: Page 42 of 44 Page 178 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review a) For the lands subject to the development application: i. Net residential density by land use designation; ii. Identification of total square footage of non-residential land uses; iii. Number and type of units by land use designation in conformity to policy 11.3.6; iv. Total residential unit count; and v. Estimated population; b) For the entire Secondary Plan Area, the Owner must work in consultation with the Municipality to provide the following statistics: i. Overall density per hectare and by land use designation; ii. Number of dwelling units by type; iii. Number of units within the built-up area; and iv. Amount/type of non-residential space and number of jobs; c) A description of how the application is addressing and implementing the housing policies in Section 7 of the Secondary Plan; and d) A summary of the number of purpose-built additional dwelling units Such a Report shall be submitted as part of complete application and shall be updated prior to final approval. 9.2.7 Detailed studies prepared in support of a development application may refine, on a site -by -site basis, the recommendations of the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study; however, the study must address the issues raised by the Subwatershed Study. 9.2.8 The Municipality will monitor the policies of this Secondary Plan as part of the regular Official Plan review and propose updates as deemed necessary. 9.2.9 Inherent to Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan is the principle of flexibility, provided that the general intent and structure of the Secondary Plan are maintained to the satisfaction of the Municipality. As such, it is the intent of the Municipality to permit some flexibility in accordance with Official Plan policy 24.1.5 in the interpretation of the Page 43 of 44 Page 179 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan — Draft for Review policies, regulations and numerical requirements of this Secondary Plan, except where this Secondary Plan is explicitly intended to be prescriptive. 9.2.10 The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines, including the Demonstration Plan, are an appendix to this Secondary Plan. The Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines provide specific guidelines for both the public and private sectors. They indicate the Municipality of Clarington's expectations with respect to the character, quality and form of development in the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Area. The Demonstration Plan illustrates the planning principles that are inherent to the Secondary Plan. It is one example of how the Secondary Plan might be implemented within the Secondary Plan area. The Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines and Demonstration Plan have been approved by Council, but they do not require an amendment to implement an alternative design solution, or solutions, at any time in the future. 9.2.11 Schedules included in this Secondary Plan provide further information on policies where indicated, and Appendices provide visual references. 10 Interpretation 10.1 Policies 10.1.1 This Secondary Plan refines and implements the policies of the Clarington Official Plan. Unless otherwise indicated, the policies of the Clarington Official Plan shall continue to apply to this Secondary Plan Area. Where there is a conflict, this Secondary Plan shall prevail. 10.1.2 The land use boundaries shown on Schedule A to this Secondary Plan are approximate, except where they meet with existing roads, valleys or other clearly defined physical features. Where the general intent of this Secondary Plan is maintained to the satisfaction of the Municipality, minor boundary adjustments will not require an amendment to this Secondary Plan. 10.1.3 The Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines contained in Appendix A provide directions in the form of design guidance and strategies to implement the vision and objectives of the Secondary Plan. If there is a conflict between the Secondary Plan policy and the Guidelines, the Secondary Plan policy prevails. Page 44 of 44 Page 180 Attachment 4 to Report PDS-029-22 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan JUNE 2022 Page 181 MP Courtice Waterfront Park Q Stormwater Management Facilities Environmental Protection Area 0 Waterfront Greenway 0 Prestige Employment 0 General Employment 0 Low Density Residential 0 Medium Density Residential - Waterfront 0 Mixed Use - Main Street 0 Mixed Use - Neighbourhood SCHEDULE A - LAND USE (DRAFT) Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Page 182 ,STON ENERATING ON 0 Utility 0 Gateway Commercial Potential Pedestrian Crossing Potential Trulls Road Extension For Public Meeting - June 2022 O HIGHWAY407 000010 SGAWA7,0RIVE DARLINGTON PROVINCIAL PARK ............... . a. ENERGY DRIVE PART ID ...... 00 0 cai Z E3 0 0 WA -'R'R-N 0 1 0 > 01, g�il r, > 0 > m -AD COURTICE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT LAKE ONTARIO P 0 100 250 500M DARLINGTON NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION LEGEND Type C Arterial r Potential Signalized Intersection Collector Road Potential Trulls Road Extension Key Local Road 0 Development Land Local Road 0 Open Space SCHEDULE B - ROAD CLASSIFICATION (DRAFT) For Public Meeting -June 2022 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Page 183 HIGHWAY401 ANN DARLINGTON PROVINCIAL n PARK i A t o C 3 ENERGY DRIVE . 7�........... ... .i �• 0 Too�� z MP O m o F �ATFR,cq � cy � DNTq�q � •: qqi� COURTICE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL .• PLANT i r^ h LAKE ONTARIO (/ f] •.......................' 0 100 250 500m LEGEND MP Courtice Waterfront Park Q Stormwater Management Facilities Environmental Protection Area Q Waterfront Greenway Potential Pedestrian Crossing Potential Trulls Road Extension Key View ••••> Trails and Key Pedestrian Routes *Trail network alignments are conceptual SCHEDULE C - OPEN SPACE (DRAFT) Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Page 184 O DARLINGTON NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION For Public Meeting - June 2022 0 Courtice Waterfront Park • Stormwater Management Facilities ® Treed Area Streets Trails and Pedestrian Connections *Trail network alignments are conceptual 0 General Employment 0 Prestige Empoyment 0 Low Density Residential 0 Medium Density Residential - Waterfront Mixed Use - Main Street 0 Mixed Use - Neighbourhood • • Gateway Commercial Existing Building Planned Building SCHEDULED- DEMONSTRATION PLAN (DRAFT) Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Page 185 For Public Meeting - June 2022 Attachment 5 to Report PDS-029-22 Appendix A: Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines Draft for Review June 2022 Page186 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................. 4 1.1. OVERVIEW & PURPOSE....................................................................................................................4 1.2. STRUCTURE OF THE GUIDELINES......................................................................................................... 5 1.3. INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GUIDELINES................................................................... 5 2. COMMUNITY DESIGN VISION........................................................................................................ 6 2.1. COMMUNITY VISION....................................................................................................................... 6 2.2. COMMUNITY CHARACTER STATEMENT................................................................................................ 7 2.3. COMMUNITY STRUCTURE................................................................................................................. 8 3. PUBLIC REALM GUIDELINES...........................................................................................................9 3.1. STREET NETWORK AND BLOCK PATTERN.............................................................................................. 9 3.2. STREETS......................................................................................................................................10 3.3. STREETSCAPES............................................................................................................................. 19 3.4. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE................................................................................................................ 20 3.5. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS.............................................................................................. 21 3.6. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES.......................................................................................... 23 4. PRIVATE REALM GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................24 4.1. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES........................................................................ 24 4.2. MIXED USE BUILDINGS AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES ............................ 28 Page 2 of 36 Page 187 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 4.3. COMMERCIAL BUILDING DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES............................................................................ 30 4.4. ENERGY PARK DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES......................................................................................... 31 S. GREEN DESIGN GUIDELINES.........................................................................................................35 5.1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY....................................................................................................................... 35 5.2. WATER CONSERVATION AND Low IMPACT DEVELOPMENT.................................................................... 35 Page 3 of 36 Page 188 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 1. Introduction 1.1. Overview & Purpose The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Area is generally bounded by Darlington Provincial Park to the west, Crago Road to the east, Darlington Park Road and Megawatt Drive to the north, and Lake Ontario to the south. The planned population for the Secondary Plan Area is approximately 2,400 residents and approximately 1,00 units of housing. The planned number of employees for the Secondary Plan Area is approximately 5,600 jobs. The Secondary Plan Area is approximately 290 hectares in size, and is divided into the West Waterfront, East Waterfront, and Energy Park. The West Waterfront is bound by Darlington Provincial Park to the west, Darlington Park Road to the north, Courtice Shores Drive to the east, and Lake Ontario to the south. The East Waterfront is bound by Courtice Shores Drive to the west, Crago Road to the east, the CN rail corridor to the north, and Lake Ontario to the south. The Energy Park is bound by Megawatt Drive to the north, Crago Road to the east, Courtice Road to the west, and the CN rail corridor to the south. Although these three areas have distinct contexts and existing land uses, they have been planned comprehensively as one Secondary Plan Area. The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park are intended to evolve as multiple complementary places that provide employment, business, living and recreation opportunities for Clarington and Durham Region against the backdrops of Lake Ontario and Tooley Creek. The development of office, industrial and commercial uses, diverse forms of housing, public open spaces, and supportive infrastructure will extend the Courtice community to Lake Ontario. The vision for the Clarington Energy Park intends to accommodate and support existing and planned energy -related office and industrial uses. The high visibility and access to Highway 401 will provide an opportunity for well -designed buildings and landscapes that demonstrate environmental sustainability, promoting the Energy Park as a unique place for investment and job growth. The West Waterfront will feature a variety of low-rise and mid -rise housing, including a mix of uses and affordable housing, centred on a pedestrian -oriented main street. Restaurants, shops and destination commercial uses will draw visitors and Energy Park employees to the area. A municipal -wide park is also envisioned for the southwest portion of the Courtice Waterfront. The Courtice Waterfront Park will contribute to a broader open space system, protect significant natural features, provide public access to and along Lake Ontario, and accommodate a range of recreation and cultural activities year-round. The park will be designed and programmed to serve all residents of Clarington. These guidelines build on the Clarington Energy Park Streetscape and Sustainable Development Design Guidelines, released in 2011, which applied to the lands within the Energy Park. These guidelines also build on Priority Green Clarington, which promotes sustainable community design. There is broad recognition that sustainable communities can be created through a focus Page 4 of 36 Page 189 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review on standards for the built environment, natural environments and open spaces, mobility, and infrastructure. One of the most impactful ways in which sustainable development can be realized is through the various aspects of community design, including: street networks and block patterns that promote safe and comfortable movement by walking and cycling; an interconnected system of parks and open spaces that are well integrated with natural features; and the design and layout of blocks, lots and buildings to promote the efficient use of land and infrastructure. The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan Area provides a policy framework for the development of the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park in a manner that incorporates the highest quality of urban design and sustainability initiatives. The Guidelines provide further direction on how this is to be achieved. 1.2. Structure of the Guidelines This document contains five main sections: Section 1 summarize important background information and explains the purpose of the guidelines. Section 2 describes the overall physical vision for the community and conceptually illustrates the vision with a Demonstration Plan. It also describes the community's structuring elements and explains how the guidelines will be implemented. Section 3 contains the public realm guidelines, which will apply to the design of the street network, streetscapes, parks and other open spaces, and stormwater management facilities. Section 4 contains guidelines applicable to the private realm. They include general guidelines about community design and more detailed guidelines for low and medium density residential development, mixed use development, commercial buildings, and employment buildings in the Energy Park. Section 5 contains green design guidelines. They provide direction for sustainable community design including energy efficiency, water conservation and green roofs. 1.3. Interpretation and Implementation of the Guidelines The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines are intended to help implement the policies of the Official Plan and Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan and provide greater clarity on policy intentions respecting overall urban design, streetscapes, built form and environmental sustainability. The Guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the policies of the Official Plan - in particular Chapter 5, Creating Vibrant and Sustainable Urban Places, and Chapter 9, Livable Neighbourhoods - and the policies of the Secondary Plan - in particular Section 3 Environment and Sustainability, Section 5 Streets and Mobility, Section 6 Land Use and Urban Design, and Section 7 Parks and Community Facilities. Page 5 of 36 Page 190 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review The Guidelines also should be read in conjunction with the Clarington Zoning By-law as it applies to the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park and the Clarington General Architectural Design Guidelines, Landscape Design Guidelines for Site Planning, Lighting Guidelines, and Amenity Guidelines for Medium and High Density Residences. The Guidelines build on zoning provisions with more detailed guidance respecting such matters as building setbacks and heights and they complement the design intent of the implementing Zoning By-law and provide design guidance specific to the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park to supplement that provided by the General Architectural Design Guidelines. Where there is conflict between these guidelines and the General Architectural Design Guidelines, these guidelines shall prevail. The Guidelines, in concert with Official Plan policies, Secondary Plan policies, the implementing Zoning By-law and the General Architectural Design Guidelines, will be used to evaluate draft plans of subdivision applications and site plan applications to ensure that a high level of urban design and sustainability is achieved. 2. Community Design Vision 2.1. Community Vision The following components comprise the physical vision for the community, illustrated in the Demonstration Concept (see Figure X [to be inserted following June 13 public meeting]): • Highly visible, accessible and protected natural heritage features Development and infrastructure will respect and enhance existing natural heritage features and topography. Residents will enjoy parks and trail networks that provide increased access to natural heritage features while being environmentally sensitive. • Accessible public spaces and other amenities for people of all ages and abilities The open space network (see Figure 2.3 Open Space Network) will be comprised of public parks, environmental areas, stormwater management ponds, green spaces, and natural areas. The parkland strategy is built around the Tooley Creek valley and the existing topographic landscape in the Courtice Waterfront. The Courtice Waterfront Park and Waterfront Greenway will be integrated in accessible locations as amenities and to provide linkages to natural heritage features and other public open spaces. The Courtice Waterfront neighbourhood will be organized around the Courtice Waterfront Park, Darlington Provincial Park, and Environmental Protection Area which will have the potential to accommodate a range of low intensity programmed and spontaneous recreational activities. • An interconnected, pedestrian -oriented street network The grid -like network planned for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park will respond to the natural features and existing street network in the area (see Figure 2.2 Street Network). The network comprises a hierarchy of street classifications to respond to the planned land use and built form in the neighbourhood and the surrounding areas. The street network should frame blocks of regular shape and sized to flexibly accommodate a Page 6 of 36 Page 191 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review range of housing types, taking into consideration lot sizing needs, while encouraging walking and cycling. Connectivity in the community will be supported by a network of dedicated cycling and pedestrian facilities, including: on -street cycling lanes, and off- street pedestrian connections, trails, and multi -use paths (see Figure 2.4 Key Pedestrian and Cycling Connections). They will also help connect residents to other community amenities within and outside of the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park. • A diversity of housing forms and building typologies The Courtice Waterfront will continue to develop as a community with a diversity of housing choices, to accommodate residents of all ages from households of all sizes. Attention to good urban design will ensure the desired range of housing types are integrated seamlessly, resulting in a cohesive community with a distinct identity. The Courtice Waterfront will largely consist of low-rise building typologies such as detached, semi-detached and townhome housing forms. Mid -rise apartment buildings and mixed use development will be located along key arterials and at intersections. Development in the Courtice Waterfront will provide a variety of housing types, sizes, and architectural styles. • Streetscapes defined by street trees, private setbacks, and the facades of buildings Streetscapes in the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park will be designed to a high standard, incorporating complete street principles to provide safe and comfortable space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers. The facades of buildings and private setbacks, not garages and driveways, will be dominant streetscape features in the Courtice Waterfront and in the Energy Park, where appropriate. The public realm network will also promote linkages and synergies among research and development facilities, institutional and corporate offices, and manufacturing plants in the Energy Park. • Stormwater management features integrated into the open space network The open space network will incorporate a naturalized stormwater management system by integrating a mix of low impact development features and ponds into areas within or directly adjacent to the natural area. 2.2. Community Character Statement Community Character Statement: The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan envisions a diverse and inclusive community distinguished by low-rise and mid -rise residential housing, mixed use developments with active uses at street level, highly walkable streets, a range of housing types, a variety of employment opportunities, direct access to commercial and community amenities, accessible and versatile parkland, and enhanced and protected natural features. Page 7 of 36 Page 192 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 2.3. Community Structure The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan provides the framework for development of the Courtice Waterfront neighbourhood and Energy Park that is walkable, enjoyable and accessible. The community is organized around the following, high-level structural elements: • Street Network and Streetscapes • Parks, Open Spaces, and Natural Areas • View Corridors • Residential Uses • Non -Residential Uses Street Network and Streetscape: The Street Network and Streetscape include major and minor road connections within the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park, as well as the visual elements of a street, such as the sidewalk, multi -use trails, street furniture and landscape elements. The street network will be designed under the principle of "complete streets" which will ensure that pedestrians, cyclists, public transportation, and vehicles are able to move easily through the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park. Parks and Open Space: Parks and open space includes the area's natural heritage features, stormwater management facilities, Courtice Waterfront Park, and trees. The Secondary Plan Area is traversed by the Tooley Creek and its associated valley- and woodlands. It is the initial structuring element around which the Courtice Waterfront neighbourhood and Energy Park is structured and it will be protected, restored and enhanced in order to serve as the focal point of the community. The Courtice Waterfront Park proposed in the Courtice Waterfront will build off of the neighbourhood's natural heritage. They will be programmed to provide amenity space for a wide variety of users of all ages. Residential Uses: Areas designated for residential uses will be planned and designed as accessible, pedestrian -oriented areas that are distinct in character and connected with the broader context of the Courtice Waterfront. Residential areas will include a mixture and diversity of housing types to ensure variety and choice. Non -Residential Uses: The Courtice Waterfront will feature small scale neighbourhood commercial uses which frame the main streetscape and local roads. Neighbourhood commercial uses will be located along major thoroughfares, making them easily accessible by users and agencies. The Energy Park will consist of employment uses with a focus on innovative energy and environmental businesses, permitting light industrial uses along with office and high -density employment uses, supported by ancillary commercial uses and amenities for employees. Key View Corridors: Certain views within the Courtice Waterfront are vital to the area's urban design and function. Significant views within the Courtice Waterfront will be focused toward the natural heritage features, Tooley Creek, and Lake Ontario Waterfront. Page 8 of 36 Page 193 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 3. Public Realm Guidelines The public realm is typically defined as including publicly owned places and spaces that belong to and are accessible by everyone. The public realm includes municipal streets, active transportation facilities, streetscape elements, parks and other open space, multi -use paths and trails, environmental protection areas and stormwater management facilities. 3.1. Street Network and Block Pattern The layout of the street and block network provides the framework for development and circulation patterns, for all modes of travel. The following guidelines apply to the design and layout of all existing and planned streets within the Courtice Waterfront community. Guidelines: a) Streets should be designed to reflect complete street design principles, balancing the needs of all users. b) The network of collector and local streets should form a grid -like pattern that facilitates direct routes while respecting existing natural features, topography and street networks. The Demonstration Plan in Appendix B conceptually illustrates one option for the local street network but is not intended to be prescriptive. c) Streets should be aligned to provide desirable view corridors and vistas to parks and natural features where possible. In particular, the two view corridors identified in Figure 1 Open Space Network, should align with public streets. d) Block lengths should be no more than 200 metres. e) Where block lengths exceed 250 metres, mid -block pedestrian connections should be provided. f) Variation in block sizes are encouraged where they facilitate the development of a mix of building typologies. g) Where window streets are unavoidable, reduced front yard setbacks and right-of-way widths are encouraged to reduce the cumulative separation distance between buildings across rights -of -way. h) Cul-de-Sacs are discouraged since they reduce connectivity, increase walking distances and typically result in streetscapes dominated by driveways and garages. i) Where cul-de-sacs are unavoidable, pedestrian connectivity should be preserved as well as sight -lines along the local street with views to the connecting streets and destinations beyond. j) Where the geometry of the arterial road or its future performance may be an issue, the future closure to vehicle traffic of local streets intersecting with the arterial may be considered, while preserving sightlines and pedestrian connections to the arterials. k) Rear Lanes are particularly encouraged where driveways are restricted but residential frontage is desired, notably behind properties fronting arterial roads. 1) Rear Lanes are also encouraged through blocks where medium density forms of housing are dominant, to prevent front garages and driveways from limiting Page 9 of 36 Page 194 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review landscaping in front yards and the street right-of-ways. m) Rear Lanes should be designed to consider visitor parking requirements (when private), adequate space for snow clearing and designated space for garbage and recycling bins. 3.2. Streets Streets in Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park will be designed as complete streets that reflect the community character and facilitate the efficient movement of vehicles while also encouraging residents, workers, and visitors to walk and cycle. 3.2.1. Class C Arterial Roads Courtice Road is the primary entry road into the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Area. As Courtice Road enters the Secondary Plan Area, it becomes Energy Drive. Energy Drive is the only Arterial (Class C) road within the Secondary Plan Area. Collector Roads are multi -modal, featuring two travel lanes in each direction with street trees and space for active transportation. Energy Drive Energy Drive is the main structuring element of the Clarington Energy Park and the primary East- West axis connecting Courtice Road and the Highway 401 interchange to the service road on the northern edge of the park. An in Boulevard multi -use path provides connections from Courtice Shores to the waterfront trail network near the Darlington Lower Hydro Fields. The alignment of the multi -use path along Energy Drive will need to be confirmed at a later stage. Two travel lanes in either direction are separated by a landscaped meridian and should offer street trees on either side of the right-of- way. The right -of way width of 30m should consist of the preferred elements and dimensions identified in the cross section: Page 10 of 36 Page 195 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review Private Smack Mmr-use Planting Travel Travel PI -to Travel Travel Planing sidewalk I P,ivele aetback varies Trail Zone Lane Lane Zoneg Lane Lane Zone Varks 5.5m 19m 5.5m Boulevard Roadway Boulevard 3Om R.O.W. 0 2.5 5 10m 3.2.2. Collector Roads The new Waterfront Main Street and Darlington Park Road will be Collector Roads, providing a key point of access from Courtice Road into the West Waterfront, the future Courtice Waterfront Park, and the existing Darlington Provincial Park. These collector roads will feature a 23 metre right of way. Waterfront Main Street The Secondary Plan proposes rerouting of Darlington Park Road, bending it south to providing a north -south spine through the heart of West Waterfront within the Mixed Use - Main Street land use designation. This street forms the de -facto main street of the Waterfront with generous, active sidewalks. Bicycle lanes are envisioned on -street adjacent to travel lanes, one in each direction. Within the boulevard of the street, a more urban condition is envisioned with a mix of street trees, furniture, bicycle parking, and vehicle parking. The right -of way width of 23m should consist of the preferred elements and dimensions identified in the cross section: Page 11 of 36 Page 196 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review �MIF V 'MIIIIII■ w r setback varies Sidewalk Planting & Bike Travel Travel Bike Planting & Sidewalk Setback Varies Mn, 1.5m I Furnishing Lane Lane Lane Lane Furnishing min 1.5m Zone; Zone, Parking Parking , I I 6.5m I 10m Boulevard Roadway 23 m R.O. W. Darlington Park Road 6.5m Boulevard 0 2.5 5 10m Darlington Park is one of the critical access points to the waterfront area with prominent natural heritage features and linking to the Waterfront Main Street. The 23m right-of-way features travel lanes in each direction with generous shoulders and space for natural features. A multi -use trail is envisioned to run parallel Darlington Park, with proximity to the street dictated by natural features. Darlington Park Road is currently constructed and features a rural collector road cross section that is intended to remain, supplemented by a future multi -use path generally located outside of the right of way and within Environmental Protection Areas adjacent to the road. 3.2.3. Key Local Roads Four key local roads are identified within the Secondary Plan. These are local roads that have special character driven by their prominence, adjacent land uses and importance for circulation within the Secondary Plan area. Key Local Roads generally feature a 20 meter right of way. Key Local Roads will have sidewalks/multi-use paths and street trees on both sides to encourage pedestrian activity and contribute to a robust tree canopy and overall green character. Page 12 of 36 Page 197 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review Parkside Road A prominent feature of this road is its frontage along the Courtice Waterfront Park. The road, featuring a single travel lane in each direction is envisioned to have sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. On the north side of the road, a boulevard of street trees and parking creates a residential frontage for the neighborhood. The south side of the street offers generous planting zones to contribute to a green transition to the Courtice Waterfront Park. Angled parking on the south side of Parkside Road may potentially be considered through the Courtice Waterfront Park planning process. Opportunities for integrating traffic calming measures may be explored by proposing lane widths that are more narrow than standard requirements. The right -of way width of 15m should consist of the preferred elements and dimensions identified in the cross section: Multi -Use Municipal Park Travel Travel Planting & Sidewalk Private Setback Trail I Lane Lane Furnishing I Varies min 1.5m max 5m 0.75m i 8.5m i 5.75m Boulevard ; j Roadway Boulevard 15m R.O.W. 0 2.5 5 10m Page 13 of 36 Page 198 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review Waterfront Road Waterfront Road connects the Mixed Use - Main Street area to Courtice Shores, running between the Courtice Waterfront Park, ravine, and stormwater management area to have a very green parkway -like character. A travel lane in each direction is divided by a landscaped meridian. Boulevards with street trees and sidewalk are encouraged on both sides of the road to promote pedestrian activity through the various environmental areas. Opportunities for integrating traffic calming measures may be explored by proposing lane widths that are more narrow than standard requirements. The right -of way width of 20m should consist of the preferred elements and dimensions identified in the cross section: 111A Municipal Park .Sidewalk Furnishing Travel Planting Travel Zone Lane Zone and Lane Turning Lane I . I I 4.75m 1 10.5m Boulevard Roadway 20m R.O.W. Furnishing Sidewalk. Stormwater Zone Management I I 1 4.75m I Boulevard 0 2.5 5 10m Page 14 of 36 Page 199 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review Courtice Shores Drive The existing Courtice road, south of Energy Drive, is envisioned as a gateway street that will embrace the existing prominent landscape features that front the right-of-way. A multi -use trail in envisioned to run parallel to the right-of-way but not within it. The generous boulevards should be mindful to retain existing natural heritage elements when possible. The right -of way width of 20m should consist of the preferred elements and dimensions identified in the cross section: Multi -Use Open Space Planting & Travel Travel Planting & Sidewalk Water Pollution Trail I Furnishing Lane Lane Furnishing Zone I Control Plant Zone 5-7m* i 8m 5-7m* Boulevard j Roadway Boulevard acmmole to date 20m con existing condition R.O. W. 0 2.5 5 10m Page 15 of 36 Page 200 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 3.2.4. Typical Local Roads An interconnected grid -like network of Typical Local Roads will be designed to stitch together the community with short walkable blocks, as part of a broader pattern with the Key Local Roads. Like Key Local Roads, this network will feature a 20m right of way to accommodate a travel lane in each direction. Street trees and sidewalks are strongly encouraged on both sides of the street. West Waterfront Typical Local Roads Design for Typical Local Roads within the West Watefront will create green residential character for both low and medium density development. These right-of-ways consist of two travel lane plus space for parking with the following preferred elements and dimensions identified in the cross- section below: Private Setback plantin & Travel Travel Parking Planting& Sidewalk- Private Setback I Varies g Furnishing Varies min 1.5m Furnishing Lane Lane Zone I min 1.5m max 5m Zone max 5m I I 5.25m I 9.5m i 5.25m Boulevard Roadway Boulevard 20m R.O.W. 0 2.5 5 10m Page 16 of 36 Page 201 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review Energy Park Typical Local Roads Within the Energy Park, the network of local roads feature wider travel lanes to accommodate large vehicles while also bringing landscaping and comfortable pedestrian access. The right -of way width of 20m should consist of the preferred elements and dimensions identified in the cross section: Private Planting& Travel Travel Planting& Sidewalk Private Setback Varies Furnishing Lane Lane Furnishing Set back varies Zone; Zone; Parking Parking , I I 5.75m I Boulevard ■ I 8.5m Roadway 20m R.O.W. 5.75m Boulevard 0 2.5 5 10m Page 17 of 36 Page 202 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 3.2.5. Rear Lanes Rear Lanes are encouraged throughout the community, since they result in more pedestrian - oriented streetscapes. Rear Lanes are particularly encouraged where driveways are restricted but residential frontage is desired, notably behind properties fronting Arterial Roads. Rear Lanes are also encouraged through blocks where medium density forms of housing are dominant, to prevent front garages from limiting landscaping in front yards and the street right-of-way. The right-of-way width of 8.5 metres should consist of the following preferred elements in the cross-section below. A minimum pavement width of 6.5 metres is required to provide access for service and maintenance vehicles. Lane 8.5m R.O.W. 0 2.5 5 10m Page 18 of 36 Page 203 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 3.2.6. Roundabouts Roundabouts may be used as an alternative to traditional intersections with stop signs or traffic signals. They can help to calm traffic while also marking gateways and contributing to community identity through landscaping. Guidelines: a) A roundabout may be appropriate at the intersection of the Energy Drive and Courtice Road, subject to approval by the Region of Durham. b) The size and configuration of roundabouts shall meet Regional and Municipal standards. c) Landscape elements within roundabouts must not impede critical sightlines. d) Roundabouts should feature decorative paving and soft landscaping designed to a high standard and with durable, low -maintenance materials. e) The size of roundabouts should be minimized to avoid diverting and lengthening pedestrian routes through the intersection, and pedestrian crossings should be clearly marked. f) Public art should be considered in designing roundabouts. 3.3. Streetscapes Streets are not just for moving people and goods but are also places for social interaction, and their design contributes fundamentally to the character of a community. The guidelines below apply primarily to the boulevards of streets to ensure all the roles and functions of the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park streets are optimized. Guidelines: a) Sidewalks should be designed to provide fully accessible, barrier -free connectivity throughout the community, as per Regional and Municipal standards. b) Sidewalks should have a width of 1.5 metres. c) The space between the sidewalk and the curb should be reserved for street trees, grass or other ground cover, street lighting and, where appropriate, transit shelters, seating and bicycle parking. d) Transit shelters and seating should be provided at all transit stops. e) Curb extensions (bump -outs) may be considered at intersections and mid - block locations to expand the pedestrian zone, accommodate transit shelters and seating, and shorten roadway crossings. f) Street trees should be large canopy species tolerant of droughts and salt, primarily native, non-invasive species that maximize biodiversity. Pollinator species are encouraged. g) Ornamental or flowering trees should be considered for key entry streets. Page 19 of 36 Page 204 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review h) Trees of the same species should be planted on both sides of the street, but tree monocultures are to be avoided. i) Adequate soil volumes, good soil structure, proper drainage and, where possible, irrigation should be provided to support the long-term health of street trees. The bridging of soil rooting areas below adjacent hard surfaces is encouraged. j) Street lighting will be guided by municipal standards and should focus illumination downward to minimize light pollution and support dark night skies. k) The integration of public art into streetscape elements, such as benches, transit shelters and paving, should be considered. 1) Utilities such as gas, hydro, cable, and telecommunications should be located underground, where feasible. m) Above -ground utilities should be integrated into the streetscape and be located so as to minimize conflicts with street tree planting. Alternative methods of screening or integrating utility services may be considered, including covers, wraps or public art features, in compliance with utility authority requirements. 3.4. Parks and Open Space The Courtice Waterfront community contains a variety of existing natural areas which function as open spaces and is located directly adjacent to Darlington Provincial Park. A portion of this space will serve as the location for the future Courtice Waterfront Park. The Courtice Waterfront Park will serve the active and passive recreational needs of the surrounding residents, and should be designed as the primary gathering space for residents and to enhance the community's identity and sense of place. 3.4.1. Courtice Waterfront Park Design Guidelines a) Formal entries to the Courtice Waterfront Park should be strategically located in order to ensure convenient access for both pedestrians and cyclists from public right- of-ways. b) Facilities in the park should complement those in other areas of the Courtice Waterfront. c) Programming in the Courtice Waterfront Park should incorporate a range of active and passive low intensity recreational uses. As per Clarington's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, features and amenities should consider seasonality, year-round use, and existing features and amenities in nearby parks and facilities. d) Pedestrian paths within the Courtice Waterfront Park should follow desire lines between intersections and destinations within and beyond the park, including trailheads within the Environmental Protection Areas. e) One or more potential future access points to Darlington Provincial Park should be maintained from the Courtice Waterfront Park. f) Secure bicycle parking should be provided in and around the Courtice Waterfront Page 20 of 36 Page 205 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review Park. g) Plantings should generally consist of hardy, native species and provide a transition between park greenspace and natural areas. h) Landscaping and design of the Courtice Waterfront Park should incorporate low impact development features. i) The Courtice Waterfront Park should include furnishings such as benches, other seating and tables. These elements should be coordinated in their design and built of durable, low -maintenance materials. j) Public art should be integrated into the design of park facilities or landscape features. Public art that celebrates and/or interprets the area's history and geography is encouraged. k) Utility infrastructure such as gas, hydro, cable, and telecommunications should be located away from the Courtice Waterfront Park and open space frontages. 1) Alternative methods of screening or integrating utility services may be considered, including covers, wraps or public art features, in compliance with utility authority requirements. 3.4.2. Guidelines for Mid -Block Pedestrian Connections, Multi -Use Paths and Trails Mid -block pedestrian connections will be used to break up long blocks and shorten walking distances. An overall interconnected trail network is critical in supporting connectivity for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park. The trail network provides a secondary network of connections for pedestrians and cyclists and can be both a safe option for travelling to and from local destinations and for recreational activities. a) Mid -block pedestrian connections should have a minimum width of 6 metres to accommodate a 3-metre wide multi -use path and landscaping on both sides. b) The trail network should prioritize connecting key destinations in the community, and parks in particular. c) Boulevard multi -use Paths and off -road multi -use paths will generally be at least 3 metres wide. d) Trail connections located in community parks and which traverse environmental areas can be reduced to a width of 2.5 metres. e) The design of trails should be sensitive to nearby natural features. f) As an important part of the larger mobility network, access points to trail and paths should be integrated into parks and the public right-of-way. 3.5. Environmental Protection Areas The Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park area contains an extensive natural heritage system, largely centered on the Tooley Creek and the related valley lands. The Environmental Protection Areas identified as Natural Areas on Figure 1: Open Space Network will prioritize preserving ecological diversity and promoting environmental sustainability and compatible recreational uses through integration of trails. Page 21 of 36 Page 206 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 3.5.1. Environmental Protection Area Design Guidelines a) While connectivity with Environmental Protection Areas is encouraged, trails should be directed outside of natural areas where possible, or to the outer edge of buffer areas, and creek crossings should be minimized. b) A network of trails should be designed to minimize impact on Environmental Protection Areas. This can be done by locating trails near the Environmental Protection Area boundaries and other low or medium constraint areas. c) Residential development adjacent to Environmental Protection Areas should seek to optimize public exposure and access to the Environmental Protection Area. Limited backlotting is acceptable onto an Environmental Protection Area if it enables optimal street network and lotting patterns. d) The interface of the EPA with residential lots should consist of fencing that meets CLOCA standards. Gates to the adjacent Environmental Protection Area are not permitted. e) Trail and drainage infrastructure should incorporate the natural topography and drainage patterns. f) The integration of parks, trails and infrastructure adjacent to an Environmental Protection Area should enhance natural features and functions. Encroachments into the natural feature should be avoided. Where encroachments cannot be avoided, compensation may be required. 3.5.2. Lake Ontario Shoreline Design Guidelines: a) Where appropriate, opportunities for passive recreation along the Lake Ontario Shoreline should be provided, along with trail connections to the future Courtice Waterfront Park, Waterfront Greenway, Courtice Waterfront community, and arterial roads. b) The naturalization and restoration of the function of the Lake Ontario Shoreline should be pursued where possible. c) Access to the Lake Ontario Shoreline shall only be provided where it has been determined that there will be no long-term impact on the ecological function of these areas. 3.5.3. Darlington Provincial Park a) Residential development adjacent to Darlington Provincial Park should seek to carefully control public exposure, lighting, and access to the Provincial Park. b) The interface of Darlington Provincial Park with residential lots should consist of a buffer that meets CLOCA standards. Gates to the adjacent Provincial Park are not permitted. Page 22 of 36 Page 207 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review c) The integration of parks, trails and infrastructure adjacent to Darlington Provincial Park should enhance natural features and functions. Encroachments into the Provincial Park shall be avoided. 3.5.4. Woodlands and Valleylands a) Where appropriate, opportunities for passive recreation along the Tooley Creek Valleylands should be provided, along with trail connections to the future Courtice Waterfront Park and Waterfront Greenway, the Courtice Waterfront community, and the Waterfront Main Street. b) The naturalization, replanting and restoration of the function of woodlands and valleylands should be pursued where possible. c) Existing tree cover shall be preserved and expanded to connect and buffer protected woodlands and other natural areas and provide shade to the public realm. d) Direct access from private properties backing onto woodlands shall be discouraged. e) Access to woodlands and valleylands shall only be provided where it has been determined that there will be no longterm impact on the ecological function of these areas. 3.6. Stormwater Management Facilities Development in the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park will be designed to manage stormwater through Low Impact Development techniques such as, but not limited to, bioswales, rainwater harvesting systems, infiltration trenches, the use of permeable surface materials, and naturalized stormwater management ponds. Detailed guidelines regarding low impact development can be found in Section 5.2. Stormwater management facilities are an important part of the public infrastructure in the community, and will be located throughout the community, as identified in Figure 1 Open Space Network. The selected locations will take advantage of the natural drainage patterns and integration with the Environmental Protection Areas. Guidelines: a) The precise location, size and number of stormwater management facilities will be determined through detailed study at the time of development applications. b) Stormwater management ponds should be developed as naturalized ponds, incorporating native planting, creating natural habitat for pollinator species, and enhancing biodiversity. c) Where residential development is adjacent to a stormwater management pond, back - lotting is acceptable on up to 50% of the pond's edge, should it be necessary to facilitating an optimal street network. The design should seek to provide a maximum level of public exposure and access to stormwater management areas. d) Public frontage along the edge of the stormwater management ponds should be prioritized on Arterial Roads. Page 23 of 36 Page 208 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review e) Stormwater management ponds should integrate safe public access into their design through trails and seating. Fencing should be avoided and railings or densely planted areas should be used to discourage direct access. f) Stormwater management facilities should incorporate low impact development measures including but not limited to vegetated swales and planters, trees, shrubs and porous paving materials. g) Soil Amendments, Soakaway Pits, Infiltration Trenches and Chambers are encouraged on medium density, multi -family lots, with green roofs and rainwater harvesting as additional measures on mixed use blocks. 4. Private Realm Guidelines While the public and private realms often overlap and intersect, the private realm typically includes places and spaces to which access is controlled and/or restricted and lands which are not owned by the Municipality or other public agency. 4.1. Low Density Residential Development Guidelines Low Density residential buildings, namely single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and townhouses, are expected to form the majority of the housing in the Courtice Waterfront community. The guidelines below focus on massing and the relationship of low -density residential development to streets and open spaces, with the intention of ensuring development contributes to an attractive, comfortable and safe public realm. 4.1.1. General Site and Building Design Guidelines The following guidelines should be applied in conjunction with the zoning provisions applicable to Low Density Residential areas and should not conflict with them. a) The height and massing should be consistent within a building type to create a unified character for the community. b) A variety of architectural expression among publicly exposed elevations is encouraged, including variation in roof lines, architectural styles, and material articulation. c) Back -lotting should not be permitted for residential uses along arterial roads. Residential development along an arterial should provide an appropriate frontage to provide an animated streetscape with eyes on the street. d) There should be a variety of lot widths and dwelling sizes on each block. e) Detached and semi-detached houses and townhouses generally should have a front setback of 4-5.5 metres to the front wall of the house. Front garages should have a minimum front setback of 6 metres. An exception to these guidelines can be made for a mixed -use building with a small-scale, neighbourhood -oriented commercial use on the ground floor, where permitted. Such buildings should have a front setback of 2-3 metres. f) Front yard setbacks along a street should be generally consistent. Page 24 of 36 Page 209 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review g) Building projections, such as covered porches, balconies and stairs are encouraged and may project into the front yard setback. h) The base of the porch and stair shall be enclosed with material that suitably complements the exterior cladding of the dwelling unit. i) The entrance to homes may be emphasized through stone porticos, two -storey porches and built -over porticos. j) Dwellings on a corner lot, including townhouses, should have side elevations that includes windows and details consistent with the front elevation. Front porches should wrap around the corner of the house. k) There should be no more than four attached townhouses in a row where the garages are at the front of the units and the lot(s) face a collector road or park 1) There should be no more than six attached townhouses in a row where the garages are accessed from a Rear Lane or where front garages face a local street. m) The separation between rows of attached townhouses should be a minimum of 2.4 metres to allow for landscaping, fencing and outdoor storage screened from view. Where the separation between rows will also provide shared access and pedestrian circulation, the separation distance should be a minimum of 3 metres. n) Accessory apartments are permitted within single -detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings and townhouses subject to the following: i. They are located within the dwelling; ii. The architectural design is consistent or complementary to the principal dwelling, including architectural treatment, materials and proportions of architectural details; iii. There is only one door per fagade facing the street; and iv. They shall comply with the policies and standards of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law o) One additional accessory apartment may be permitted in a detached accessory building with access to a Rear Lane, subject to the following: i. They are encouraged to be on the second storey of a detached garage; ii. The architectural design is consistent or complementary to the principal dwelling, including architectural treatment, materials and proportions of architectural details; and, iii. iii. They shall comply with the policies and standards of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. 4.1.2. Garage and Driveway Design Guidelines a) Attached front garages should not dominate the massing of the dwelling from the front. b) Garages generally should occupy a maximum of 50-60% of the lot frontage, depending on the width of the lot. c) Front garages are encouraged to be expressed as two -storey structures with usable space above to better integrate this structure into the overall design of the dwelling unit. d) Front garages should be recessed from the front wall of the house by a minimum of Page 25 of 36 Page 210 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 0.5 metres where the lot frontage is greater than 7.5 metres. e) Attached front yard garages should have materials and design elements and colour consistent with the architecture of the primary dwelling unit. f) The width of a driveway generally should correspond with the width of the garage, although in the case of single garages, a wider driveway is allowed where it does not prevent a minimum of 30% of the front yard being used for the purpose of landscaped open space. g) Front double -car garages are encouraged to have two separate openings and two doors. Single doors for double car garages should be articulated vertically and horizontally to give the appearance of two doors. Windows are encouraged, to avoid a blank -wall effect. h) Driveways should be buffered from side property lines by a landscape strip. i) Lots serviced by a Rear Lane should locate garages or parking pads at the rear of the property. j) Garages fronting onto Rear Lanes should be carefully arranged in groupings to encourage an attractive visual environment by: i. The architectural design, massing, detailing, materials, and colours of garages should complement and reflect the principal dwelling. A variety of garage heights and roof slopes are encouraged. ii. Garages should be sited to allow for access and drainage from the rear yard of the unit to the Rear Lane plus opportunities for landscaping along Rear Lanes. iii. Both parking pads and garages shall be set back from the lot line separating the rear yard from the Rear Lanes. iv. Parking pads should be screened from the rear by a fence and/or landscaping. v. Landscaping and fencing along or adjacent to the Rear Lanes should be coordinated and finished with materials, colours and vegetation compatible with the principal dwelling. 4.1.3. Landscaping, Garbage/Recycling and Utilities Guidelines a) On lots not serviced by a Rear Lane and with a lot frontage greater than 9 metres, a minimum of approximately half of the front yard should consist of soft landscaping including an attractive combination of foundation landscaping, trees, and deciduous and coniferous ornamental planting. Other than the permitted driveway, paving in the front yard generally should be limited to walkways. b) Rear yards on corner lots should be screened from public view from the flanking street with a minimum 1.5-metre high fence made of durable, attractive wood or a hedge. Builders shall be encouraged to provide such screening. c) For medium -density residential developments waste and recycling storage areas should generally be located in the rear or side yard and be screened from public view, for units with no garage and where parking pad is provided. d) Utility box locations should be planned to minimize their visual impact on the public realm. Page 26 of 36 Page 211 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 4.1.4. Guidelines for Apartment Buildings and Stacked Townhouses As per the Secondary Plan, apartment buildings up to six storeys and stacked townhouses are permitted on lots fronting an arterial road and the Courtice Waterfront Park. The following guidelines apply to such developments. a) Buildings should not exceed 20 metres in height. b) Front setbacks should be 4-6 metres. c) The external side setback should be 3-6 metres. d) Apartment buildings should be articulated with vertical recesses or other architectural elements to reduce their perceived mass and provide visual interest. e) Apartment building lobbies should occupy a prominent location along the street and should exhibit architectural elements such as porticos, canopies or other weather protection elements. f) Ground -floor units in apartment buildings are encouraged to have their entrances facing the street or a landscaped yard. Front patios for ground -floor units may encroach in the setback zone but not closer than 2 metres from the street. Front patios should be elevated 0.3 - 0.6 metres from the street and partially screened from public view with a low wall and coniferous landscaping, although some patios may be located at grade for accessibility. g) Balconies on apartment buildings should be integrated into the overall design of the building fagade and wholly or partially recessed a minimum of 1.5 metres. They may project 1.5 metres into the building setback zone. h) The wrapping of balconies around the corners of an apartment building is encouraged. i) Mechanical and electrical equipment, satellite dishes, and communications apparatuses on the roof of an apartment building should be screened with durable materials integrated with the design of the building. j) All buildings on corner lots shall address both edges with articulated facades and windows. Blank walls visible from streets or public spaces are prohibited. k) Underground parking for apartment buildings is strongly encouraged. Parking may be located at the rear of buildings and is not permitted in the front or exterior side yard of buildings. 1) Garbage and recycling storage for apartment buildings should be located within the structure. Garbage and recycling storage for stacked townhouses should be located in the shared Rear Lane, screened from public view, or in underground parking areas. m) New development will be compatible with adjacent and neighbouring development by ensuring that the siting and massing of new buildings does not result in undue adverse impacts on adjacent properties particularly in regard to adequate privacy conditions for residential buildings and their outdoor amenity areas. Page 27 of 36 Page 212 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review n) Compatibility will be maintained by ensuring new buildings appropriately transition towards adjacent and neighbouring development with appropriate building stepbacks, setbacks, and angular planes. Appropriate transitions will be achieved through a separation distance equal to or greater than the height of the apartment building or stacked townhouse, or through the stepping down of the building height to no more than four storeys facing the property line adjacent to lands designated as Low Density Residential. 4.2. Mixed Use Buildings and Medium Density Residential Development Guidelines Mixed Use buildings in the Courtice Waterfront are planned along the Waterfront Main Street corridor. Medium Density residential buildings are only planned along the Parkside Road adjacent to the Courtice Waterfront Park. The prominence of these buildings on a main street corridor will demand a high quality of architectural and landscape design. Medium Density residential building typologies, including townhouses and apartment buildings, however, will make up a significant proportion of all dwellings and are encouraged throughout the Courtice Waterfront community. Medium -density forms will be encouraged particularly on lots facing Arterial Roads, Collector Roads, and the Courtice Waterfront Park to form a strong built edge to the public realm and support the use of rear lanes. 4.2.1. General Site and Building Design Guidelines for Mixed Use Buildings a) Mixed Use buildings in the Courtice Waterfront will range from 2 storeys to 6 storeys in height. b) Medium Density residential buildings in the Courtice Waterfront will range from 3 storeys to 6 storeys in height. c) Mixed Use buildings should be oriented toward the Waterfront Main Street to establish a street wall that helps frame the street and enhance the pedestrian environment. d) Mixed -use buildings may include commercial and office uses at grade and multi -unit residential above or behind. Ground floors shall be designed to be appealing to pedestrians and include uses that are more active in terms of pedestrian traffic, such as commercial/retail, personal service, and restaurant type uses on the ground floor. e) Grade level retail frontages shall be broken down in scale to provide a finer grained frontage onto the Waterfront Main Street. Reflective mirror glass shall not be used for windows at grade. f) Retail and service commercial uses should be provided on the ground floors of buildings to bring animation to the street and encourage pedestrian activity. Such uses should have a minimum 4.5 metre floor -to -ceiling height. g) A minimum of 50% of the street fagade for retail and commercial uses at grade will be designed with transparent glazing to encourage animation of the public realm. h) Bird friendly glazing will be used on all windows in every new building. i) Residential entrances shall be clearly distinguished from the commercial entrances through building design and can be located at the front or side of the building. j) Balconies on all storeys above grade are encouraged. Page 28 of 36 Page 213 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 4.2.2. General Site and Building Design Guidelines for Medium Density Residential Buildings a) Medium Density Residential buildings in the Courtice Waterfront will range from 2 storeys to 4 storeys in height. b) The front setback should be between 4 to 5 metres where dwelling units are located on the ground floor, and 2 to 3 metres where non-residential uses are located on the ground floor. c) The external side setback should be 3-6 metres. d) Apartment buildings should be articulated with vertical recesses or other architectural elements to reduce their perceived mass and provide visual interest. e) Apartment building lobbies should occupy a prominent location along the street and should exhibit architectural elements such as porticos, canopies or other weather protection elements. Main entrances should face the street and be directly accessible from the sidewalk. f) Ground -floor units in apartment buildings are encouraged to have their entrances facing the street or a landscaped yard. Front patios for ground -floor units may encroach in the setback zone but not closer than 2 metres from the street. Front patios should be elevated 0.3 - 0.6 metres from the street and partially screened from public view with a low wall and coniferous landscaping. g) Balconies on apartment buildings should be integrated into the overall design of the building fagade and wholly or partially recessed a minimum of 1.5 metres. They may project 1.5 metres into the building setback zone. h) The wrapping of balconies around the corners of an apartment building is encouraged. i) All buildings on corner lots shall address both edges with articulated facades and windows. Blank walls visible from streets or public spaces should be avoided. j) Compatibility will be maintained by ensuring new buildings appropriately transition towards adjacent and neighbouring development with appropriate building stepbacks, setbacks, and angular planes. Appropriate transitions will be achieved through a separation distance equal to or greater than the height of the apartment building or stacked townhouse, or through the stepping down of the building height towards the property line adjacent to lands designated as Low Density Residential. 4.2.3. Access, Servicing and Storage for Mixed Use, Low and Medium Density Residential Buildings a) Parking entrances should be oriented to minimize visual impacts on adjacent properties. b) Garbage and recycling storage for apartment buildings should be located within the structure. Garbage and recycling storage for stacked townhouses should be located in the shared Rear Lane, screened from public view, or in underground parking areas. c) Loading and service areas should be integrated into the building design or placed away from street frontages and screened from view. Screening measures include landscaping and/or solid panel fencing. Loading and service areas should be buffered visually and as necessary for noise impacts, especially when located adjacent to Neighbourhoods. d) Underground parking for mixed use buildings and apartment buildings is strongly Page 29 of 36 Page 214 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review encouraged. Parking may be located at the rear of buildings and is not permitted in the front or side yard of buildings. Driveway entrances should be integrated within the building design, located away from building corners and with minimal interruption of walkways and sidewalks. e) Bicycle parking and storage should be provided for apartment buildings. f) Driveway entrance locations should be coordinated and consolidated, where possible. g) Mechanical and electrical equipment, satellite dishes, and communications apparatuses on the roof of an apartment building should be screened with durable materials integrated with the design of the building. h) Curb cuts and driveways should be minimized in width, being no wider than that of adjacent parking garage entrances, and should be consolidated between adjacent properties where appropriate. i) On corner lots, driveways should be accessed from the street of lesser prominence. j) The use of permeable surface materials should be considered within driveways to minimize run-off. k) Ground floor frontages may need to beset back adjacent to parking access sites to provide visibility at the exit. 1) Garbage storage rooms, in all cases, should be centralized indoors, and at the rear of the building. m) Service and outside storage enclosures should be constructed of materials to match or complement the building material. Any form of chain link fencing should be avoided. Gates and / or access doors may be constructed of materials different from the actual enclosure material to facilitate operation; Outside storage areas should be fully screened by wall enclosures. Screen walls should have a minimum height equal to that of the item in which it is screening; n) Outside storage should not be visible from any street; o) Utility meters, transformers and HVAC equipment should be located in compliance with utility authority requirements and should be located away from public view and / or screened through landscaping initiatives to the extent feasible; and p) Noise attenuation measures should be provided where service areas are in proximity to residential uses. These features should be complementary in material and design to surrounding buildings and structures, to reinforce the image of the community. 4.3. Commercial Building Development Guidelines Commercial buildings in the Courtice Waterfront are planned along the realigned Darlington Park Road and the Waterfront Main Street. The predominant use of lands in the Commercial area shall be for commercial and retail uses serving the Energy Park and travelling public. The Commercial area will serve as the gateway into the Courtice Waterfront and will include uses such as retail and service commercial uses, including hotels, restaurants, business, professional, and medical offices, and financial institutions. Page 30 of 36 Page 215 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 4.3.1. General Site and Building Design Guidelines for Commercial Buildings a) Commercial buildings in the Courtice Waterfront will range from 1 to 2 storeys in height. b) The siting and massing of buildings should provide a consistent relationship, continuity, and enclosure to adjacent public roads. c) Where located at a corner, buildings shall be designed to address both street frontages and be massed towards the corner location for visual interest and to anchor the building. d) Primary entrances to buildings should be clearly visible and located on a public road or onto public open spaces to support public transit and for reasons of public safety and convenience. Secondary doors, such as those that face the parking area, emergency exits, or service doors should be designed to blend in with the building fagade. e) A minimum of 50% of the street fagade for retail and commercial buildings will be designed with transparent glazing to encourage animation of the public realm. f) Bird friendly glazing will be used on all windows in every new building. g) Access from sidewalks and public open space areas to primary building entrances should be convenient and direct, with minimum changes in grade. h) Drive -through facilities may be permitted as an ancillary use to a commercial building and shall be designed with a maximum setback from the street frontage. i) Drive -through facilities, parking lots, and service stations will be prohibited between the street frontage and commercial building. 4.3.2. Access, Servicing, and Storage for Commercial Buildings a) Servicing and loading areas shall be discreetly located and be screened from public view through architectural design, low walls, and landscaping features. b) Waste facilities within an external structure shall be consistent in design, colour, and materials to that of the main dwelling and shall not be located in a prominent location. c) Design outdoor waste storage containers to be consistent with the architectural design of the building. 4.4. Energy Park Development Guidelines The Energy Park is planned within the boundaries of Megawatt Drive to the north, the CN rail corridor to the south, Crago Road to the east, and Courtice Shores Drive to the west. Energy Drive will provide an east -west connection through the Energy Park, linking it with Courtice Road to the west and the lands east of Crago Road. The predominant use of lands in the Energy Park shall be for prestige and general employment uses, ranging from office buildings, research and development facilities, and light industrial uses. The Energy Park will serve as an employment hub which will generate a significant amount of job growth in Courtice. 4.4.1. General Site and Building Design Guidelines for the Energy Park a) Office and institutional buildings should be designed as special landmark buildings with high quality architectural design, materials, and finishes. b) The front door of all office buildings should be connected with a walkway to the Page 31 of 36 Page 216 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review sidewalk and should have direct access to transit stops. c) Main building entrances must address and be accessible from a primary or secondary road. d) Vehicular parking should be located at the side and/or rear of buildings and should be screened from view from primary roads. A maximum of 10 visitor parking spaces may be located at the front of buildings. Swales, porous paving materials and other "green" techniques should be considered to minimize stormwater run-off. e) Parking for cyclists should be located near building entrances and where visual surveillance can be maximized. f) Drop-off areas should be provided for buses and cars in the public right-of-way where possible but were located on site they should be at the side of the building, and not in front of the building. g) Areas between the building face and public -right-of-way should be a landscape composed of lawn, a mixture of mature coniferous and deciduous trees and gardens. Fences are prohibited within the area between the building and the street. h) Best practices in "green" development should apply to all elements within the Energy Park, including buildings, landscaping, parking, servicing, and other infrastructure. LEEDTM standards are encouraged. i) Naturalized landscape areas for the benefit of wildlife habitat are encouraged, provided appropriate landscape management practices are followed. j) Transit stops are encouraged to be integrated with gateway intersections in the Energy Park and should be designed with high quality amenities including, seating, lighting, shelters, waste and recycling receptacles, and wayfinding. k) Employee amenity areas are encouraged and should be connected with sidewalks and pedestrian pathways connecting from the road network. Amenity areas will be furnished to support passive uses. 1) Public art should be integrated into building and/or site design where appropriate. m) Stormwater management should be incorporated into the planning and design of open spaces, buildings and paved areas. Stormwater retention ponds and other elements should contribute to a park -like setting and establish connections to other open space amenities. n) Building signage must be incorporated into and coordinated with the architecture of the building, and signs shall not dominate any one floor or the mechanical penthouse of a building. Stand-alone and directional signage shall be incorporated into the design of the landscape. o) Rooftop mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, and communications apparatuses should be screened with materials that are complementary to the building or through parapet height where applicable. p) Bird friendly glazing will be used on all windows in every new building. q) Shared driveways are encouraged. r) Hydro servicing shall be provided underground. Page 32 of 36 Page 217 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 4.4.2. General Site and Building Design Guidelines for Prestige Employment Area Buildings a) The width of a building's fagade fronting a public street shall be at least 50% of the lot width. b) To accommodate front yard landscaping and, where desired, visitor parking, buildings on Energy Drive should be set back 9 to 15 metres from the right-of-way. To establish a consistent streetscape edge along Park Drive, buildings should be built to a line parallel to and 6 metres from the front property line. c) High -quality exterior cladding materials, such as glass, steel, metal paneling and masonry, must be used on the fagades of buildings fronting primary streets. Pre- cast paneling and exterior insulated finishing systems will not be permitted on fagades facing primary streets. At least 50% of a fagade's surface area must include transparent glazing. d) A minimum of 10% of the site area must be landscaped. e) Lot widths along Energy Drive and Park Drive should be a minimum of 100 metres. f) Mechanical penthouses, antennae, vents and chimneys will be screened from view or incorporated into the design of the roof. g) Buildings at the corner of two streets must address the corner with special architectural massing or detail. Landscaping should also reinforce this special corner condition. h) Developments that occupy sites at the intersections of Megawatt Drive and Energy Drive, Megawatt Drive and Courtice Road, and Energy Drive and Courtice Road should be planned and designed to mark the entrance to the Energy Park, establish gateways and create a strong sense of arrival. This should be achieved through the articulation of building mass and materials. Landscaping should also reinforce this special gateway condition. 4.4.3. Access, Servicing, and Storage for Buildings in the Prestige Employment Area a) Parking lots should be well landscaped and lit to provide safe, comfortable walking environments and minimize energy waste. Large parking lots should be divided by islands of trees and other landscaping features, with at least one tree for every ten spaces. b) Parking lots should be located behind buildings, screened from pedestrians, and promote buildings to front and engage with the streetscape. c) There should be no surface parking between buildings and Energy Drive. d) Surface parking lots should be designed to achieve an overall reduction in storm water runoff to predevelopment levels, through the use of vegetative bioswales along the edges of surface parking lots, shallow grassed lotside swales, and porous paving measures such as turf pavers or gravel. e) Ensure that 50% or more of all surface parking lots are shaded from sun at noon on a typical summer day, to reduce the urban heat island effect. Page 33 of 36 Page 218 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review f) Bicycle parking spaces should be included and sized to accommodate anticipated demand. g) Outside storage and fences are prohibited. h) Servicing, loading and garbage areas must be enclosed within the building. Loading and garbage service areas must be located at the rear of buildings and screened. 4.4.4. General Site and Building Design Guidelines for General Employment Area Buildings a) To establish a consistent streetscape edge, buildings should be built to a line parallel to and 6 metres from the front property line. b) Single -storey buildings are permitted, but multi-storey buildings are encouraged. c) High -quality exterior cladding materials such as glass, steel, metal paneling and masonry must be employed on buildings facades fronting Energy Drive. Pre -cast paneling and exterior insulated finishing systems will not be permitted on facades facing Energy Drive. A minimum of 50% of fagade surface area facing primary streets must be glazed. d) A minimum of 10% of the site area must be landscaped. e) Lot widths along Energy Drive must be a minimum of 50 metres. Along secondary roads, lot widths must a minimum of 30 metres. a) Mechanical penthouses, antennae, vents and chimneys must be screened from view or incorporated into the design of the roof. 4.4.5. Access, Servicing, and Storage for Buildings in the General Employment Area a) Parking lots should be well landscaped and lit to provide safe, comfortable walking environments and minimize energy waste. Large parking lots should be divided by islands of trees and other landscaping features, with at least one tree for every ten spaces. b) Parking lots should be located behind buildings, screened from pedestrians, and promote buildings to front and engage with the streetscape. c) There should be no surface parking between buildings and Energy Drive. d) Surface parking lots should be designed to achieve an overall reduction in storm water runoff to predevelopment levels, through the use of vegetative bioswales along the edges of surface parking lots, shallow grassed lotside swales, and porous paving measures such as turf pavers or gravel. e) Ensure that 50% or more of all surface parking lots are shaded from sun at noon on a typical summer day, to reduce the urban heat island effect. f) Bicycle parking spaces should be included and sized to accommodate anticipated demand. g) Service, loading and garbage areas are to be located at the rear of buildings and shall be screened. h) Outdoor storage is permitted, provided it does not exceed 50% of the lot area. Storage must be at the rear of the site and screened from view from streets. Page 34 of 36 Page 219 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review 5. Green Design Guidelines The overall design of Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park is intended to support environmental sustainability by protecting and enhancing natural features and including interconnected pedestrian and trail networks that encourage walking and cycling. Making progress toward the ultimate goal of a zero carbon community will also depend on a "green design" approach to infrastructure, buildings and landscapes that follows the guidelines in this section. 5.1. Energy Efficiency a) Buildings should incorporate energy saving measures such as window shading, daylight design, daylight sensors, heat recovery ventilation, high efficiency mechanical equipment, and energy efficient appliances and lighting. b) The use of renewable energy sources for all or some of a building's energy, heat and cooling needs is encouraged. If not used, provisions for future installations should be considered. c) Renewable energy technologies should be integrated into the design of building fagades and roofs as well as outdoor spaces. d) Where green roofs are not provided, reflective or light-coloured roofs should be incorporated for Mixed Use and Medium Residential buildings in order to reduce solar heat absorption and energy demand. 5.2. Water Conservation and Low Impact Development a) All buildings should be designed to use water efficiently through such measures as ultra - low flow fixtures, waterless urinals, dual flush toilets, and grey -water recycling. b) Buildings are encouraged to collect rainwater for re -use in the building and/or for irrigation. c) Landscaping should feature native and adaptive, non-invasive non-native species that are drought -tolerant and require little or no irrigation. d) The use of impermeable paving and other impervious surface materials for hard landscaping and on -site parking is encouraged to maximize water infiltration. e) Rainwater harvesting systems for collecting rainwater and storing it for later use are encouraged. f) Rain gardens are encouraged to detain, infiltrate and filter runoff discharge from roof leaders. g) Rain gardens should be designed to complement the landscape, on a base of granular material and with tolerant plant material. They should be installed in areas where soil permeability is high. h) Vegetated Filter Strips, which are gently sloping densely vegetated areas, and are designed to treat runoff as sheet flow from adjacent impervious surfaces by slowing runoff velocities and filtering out sediments and other pollutants, are encouraged where feasible. They are best suited to treating runoff from roads, roof downspouts and low traffic parking areas, and can be used for snow storage. Page 35 of 36 Page 220 Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Urban Design & Sustainability Guidelines - Draft for Review i) Green roofs are encouraged throughout the Courtice Waterfront, particularly in Medium Density Residential and Mixed Use areas, to absorb rainwater and reduce stormwater runoff, provide additional insulation to the building envelope and create habitat for wildlife Page 36 of 36 Page 221 Attachment•PSD-029-22 PUBLIC 00 0 10 0 00 00 00 00 00 OVERALL LANDSCAPE CONCEPT - ZONE DIAGRAM ,0 ro .100 100 ' a • t � - ®fir •: �`" - _ _ � a��r-_- � -- Village Interface Prop Stormater �- - �_ � Management Pond - 1� ; Flex Area r ��� •-�.. � ��, _ - - }• -.. � .' - Picnic ��. �.J ` Amphitheatre ���` - -_ �.^ ' • '� ,� -� - - Operations � Informal �- �' � Hub East IP locs<AGathering Nature �•. ►4r ' Park r Community Hub �,�� •. �, Waterfront `Trail � Shoreline Naturalization �. t��L.ake Access the mbtw group COURTICE WATERFRONT PARK CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC MEETING Page 222 2022.05.24 22 - Possible Lake Access � - - - �= *Additional Investigation - - _ Required N PUBLIC MEETING I CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OVERALL LANDSCAPE CONCEPT VISION ---------- 6F 1.040 94V qr v 46� Lo AL lock - r. r.,- -_ , I v V mthe mbtw group COURTICE WATERFRONT PARK I CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT I PUBLIC MEETING Page 223 2022.05.24 23 PUBLIC MEETING I CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ENLARGEMENTS I Scale 1:2000 m the mbtw group COURTICE WATERFRONT PARK CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC MEETING tie rfr - °ntRoad - • l 1'riformal GatherOutdoor • • EroSlp _stimated-Erosion a _- ..rea NA . c•. ii sn *Subject to Further Bank Stabilization 'A Page 224 - e 0 20 40 100 m 2022.05.24 24 PUBLIC MEETING I CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ENLARGEMENTS I Scale 1:2000 : n� .Y, T mphitheat Reforestation `f r Area -Informal Gathering Area &� CBossgng Outdoor Classroom' Natura ', 6—Ar i Area Boardwalk AV ookout Area Bank Stabilization; * Subject to Further Review •' 0 20 40 100 m the mbtw group COURTICE WATERFRONT PARK I CONCEPT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT I PUBLIC MEETING Page 225 5,} 1} }1 }1 1} 2022.05.24 25 Courtice Municipa WatG. r"front Park Preliminary Park >L� L� PlanningDevelopmentand Committee June 13, 2022 ,�&A_ plan Collaborators The Preliminary Park Plan was developed through a collaborative effort that included input from: • Municipality of Clarington Community Planning and Economic Development, Parks and Cemeteries and Landscape Architecture - Public Works Department and Recreation Services - Community Services; • Clarington Emergency and Fire Services; • Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA); • Urban Strategies Inc. planners, urban designers and landscape architects; • The MBTW Group landscape architects and parks implementation specialists; and • Shoreplan Engineering Inc. coastal engineers. Clariagton Central 4rtLake Ontario Conservation Authority URBAN STRATEGIES INC 1M the mbtw group W g p gNnREPLAN 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I RiWf�Vnd Development Committee 2 Preliminary Park Plan Timeline Sept 2019 Waterfront lands added to Secondary Plan project Jan 2022 Cost estimate for twinning Courtice Shores Drive underpass Feb 2022 Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee presentation March 2022 Council through Report FSD-103-22 approved funding for the Courtice Waterfront Park Preliminary Design Plan in 2022 April 12, 2022 Site visit and tour April 29, 2022 Project Update Meeting #1 May 11, 2022 Meeting with CLOCA May 13, 2022 Project Update Meeting #2 Meeting with Clarington Emergency Services May 30, 2022 Meeting with Landowners Jun 13, 2022 Preliminary Park Design Concept presentation Summer 2022 Circulation of Preliminary Concept for comments 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I Bird Development Committee 3 Preliminary Park Plan Purpose • Understand how the park will relate to its existing and planned surroundings; • Incorporate desired park amenities and explore where they should be located; • Start conversations with local Indigenous communities; • Continue conversations with various stakeholders, including CLOCA, emergency services providers and Clarington staff; and • Consider project phasing and to determine if there are any early projects that could be implemented quickly. The Preferred Concept waterfront NarK 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I Bird Development Committee 4 Preliminary Park Plan Design • Available background documents used to develop an understanding of the site characteristics and constraints; • As geotechnical, coastal, archaeological and/or natural heritage studies are completed, the Preliminary Park Plan is anticipated to change; • The Preliminary Park Plan is a `demonstration plan' that illustrates the full potential for the site; and • Preliminary Park Plan will be subject to the detailed design and approvals process. -1-Ts ee - P-....... rJ DOWN ROAD AND COURTICE WATERFRONT AREA J MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON NATURAL ENVIRONMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT Preparetl hr: M.ruapality Sudnf11e0 Uy GHD Hoene n[vueo REPORT Hle_ aH saan Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment Dale: DecemUer 14 Southwest Courtice and Courtice Employment Lands/MTSA S—dary Plans, Muniap.lty of CI nngt-, Durham County, Ontario Uroan strategies Inc. Galtler Assocla,es m.o. yin ere. uow 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I PM4*d Development Committee 5 Protect and celebrate unique environmental characteristics. Be accessible and connected to the Energy Park and future adjacent waterfront neighbourhoods. Provide safe, stable, and controlled physical access to the Lake Ontario Shoreline. Be a year-round destination. Provide a wide range of park amenities. Provide a key Waterfront Trail connection. Preserve and enhance key views and the overall sense of place. Sustainable and responsible design. Preliminary Park Plan Organization l 5 , 5, F ill � I i w ` �'S�4 , • 'S 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I Pirnd Development Committee 7 Preliminary Park Plan Zone 1: Village Edge F 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I IRird Development Committee Preliminary Park Plan Zone 2: Active Area 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I PM4*d Development Committee �01 Preliminary Park Plan Zone 3: All Season Venue J, it -If ' �' 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I gird Development Committee 10 Waterfront Road £ Reforestation Area Inf�rmal ` • Natu Gatherin •Area Ahy, A utdoor ` / Outdoor . earning Classroom aterfron Boardwalk Trail AIMWr L } Y J: /!�'L,�,�~�;-•__G'�.Lmr]1.✓JIJJi'%�iii+%BIe'%u� .: • �• �t��. ,'� � 74 \ tie, f Zone 4 Preliminary Park Plan Shoreline Connection Link 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I PMWgVnd Development Committee Shoreline Connection Link Next Steps • Consider public and agency comments; • Revise the Courtice Waterfront Park concept plan based on feedback received; • Complete supporting technical documents; and • Prepare Recommendation Report. Review Comments Revise the Plan Technical Work Prepare Report Seek Approvals 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park I Bird Development Committee ,�'��{�, �'�, '�ti•, 55 �5 kl r , ' • ,.x, ';._ 2022-06-13 Courtice Waterfront Park d Development Committee 14 Clarington MEMO If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee From: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services Date: June 13, 2022 Memo #: Memo-034-22 File No.: PLN 41.6 Re: Preliminary Courtice Waterfront Park Concept Plan Presentation This memo is provided as background to the presentation that is being given at the June 13t" Planning and Development Committee by MBTW staff to present the preliminary Courtice Waterfront Park concept. Background Clarington Council's' Strategic Plan 2019 to 2022 identifies the Courtice Waterfront as one of its Legacy Projects. Further, the Courtice Waterfront Park has been identified by the Municipality as a priority area for development. The Courtice Waterfront Park Design Plan is an integral part of the ongoing Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan. Council approved funding for the Waterfront Design Plan in 2022. In March of this year, through Report FSD-103-22 Staff recommended single -sourcing procurement of the consulting services to engage Urban Strategies (who is the lead consultant on the Energy Park and Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan) in order to complete the work efficiently and effectively. On March 7, ratified on March 14, Council passed the following resolution, "That Staff single -source the procurement of design services for the Waterfront Design Plan, as part of the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan project" (#PD-022-22 and #C-069-22). Commencing in April of 2022 Clarington Staff from Planning and Development Services, Community Services and Public Works, along with the Urban Strategies team and their subconsultants, started planning and designing a Master Plan concept for the Courtice Municipal -Wide Waterfront Park. Between April and May of 2022, Clarington Staff worked closely with the Urban Strategies team on a number of tasks to move the project forward. This included: holding three project update meetings, two review periods of the preliminary design package, meetings with key The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net Page 240 (Insert Reference Number if applicable) Page 2 stakeholders such as the conservation authority (CLOCA) and Emergency Services as well as one site walk. The preliminary design package included: • Design and Planning Principles; • Themes and Branding; • Preliminary Naming Ideas; • Waterfront Park Program Ideas; • Overall Landscape Concept — Zone Diagrams, and • Overall Landscape Concept Vision. The significance of the Municipal -Wide Waterfront Park has been integral to the Secondary Plan process since the project area expansion in 2019. Following the two Public Information Centre's held for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan, staff launched ■Public Surveys. Both surveys included specific questions related to the design of the Waterfront Park. The feedback received regarding the waterfront park design has been incorporated into the preliminary design being presented by MBTW. Next Steps The purpose of the consultant's presentation and this memo is to provide Council with a status update on the project and obtain any initial feedback from Council. No Council action or recommendations are requested at this time. Subsequent to this meeting presentation, Staff and the consultant will undertake a robust public consultation program. This will begin with the posting of the MBTW presentation to the project webpage with a request for comments. In accordance with the approved work plan, the team will prepare a public information campaign which will include a Public Information Centre as well as continued updates to the webpage. To ensure that the Courtice Waterfront Park design is considered within the overall plans for the entirety of the Lake Ontario shoreline, Staff and the consultants for the Park design project, the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan and Waterfront Strategy will be working collaboratively. Both consulting teams will work together to ensure a seamless integration of the concept plan into the overall context of the Waterfront Strategy and the Secondary Plan The intent is to finalize the Municipal -Wide Park Design Plan prior to proceeding with a recommendation report for the Courtice Energy Park and Waterfront Secondary Plan, and to ultimately incorporate the park and its design into the overall Waterfront Strategy. The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net Page 241 Clarftwn Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: June 13, 2022 Report Number: PDS-030-22 Submitted By: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#: File Number: S-C-2021-0003 and ZBA2021-0013 By-law Number: Report Subject: Applications by Kaitlin Corporation for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for 3 blocks that would allow for future common elements condominiums consisting of townhouse dwellings and apartment buildings. Recommendations: 1. That Report PDS-030-22 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; 2. That the application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by MODO Bowmanville Urban Towns Limited (The Kaitlin Group) to permit 3 blocks that would allow for future common elements condominiums consisting of townhouse dwellings and apartment buildings, be supported subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22; 3. That the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Report PDS-030-22, as Attachment 2, be approved; 4. That notwithstanding Section 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, Council permits the submission of minor variance application to Committee of Adjustment for the subject lands to address issues at the Site Plan application stage, if necessary; 5. 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; 6. That no further Public Meeting be required for the future Common Elements Condominium; 7. That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of report PSD- 058-20 and Council's decision; apoge 242 Municipality of Clarington Resort PDS-030-22 Page 2 8. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-030-22 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Page 243 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 Report Overview Page 3 This report recommends approval of a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By- law Amendment submitted by MODO Bowmanville Urban Towns Limited (The Kaitlin Group). The applications would permit 3 blocks that would allow for future common elements condominiums consisting of townhouse dwellings and apartment buildings. The units would be accessed by a private lane with entrances from Brookhill Boulevard, Boswell Drive and Green Road. The development is proposed to have a private amenity area, a water meter building and visitor parking in the common elements. The proposed development conforms with the Clarington Official Plan. This Zoning By-law amendment is subject to a Holding provision to meet the conditions of Site Plan details that would be addressed through future Site Plan Approval application and a future Draft Plan of Condominium. 1. Application Details 1.1 Owner/Applicant: MODO Bowmanville Urban Towns Limited (Kaitlin Group) 1.2 Agent: Weston Consulting 1.3 Proposal: Proposed Plan of Subdivision The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision would create 3 blocks that would allow for future common elements condominiums consisting of townhouse units and four six -storey apartment buildings. The proposal also includes underground parking, surface parking and limited amenity space. Rezoning To rezone the lands from the "Agricultural (A) Zone" to appropriate zone that permits the proposed development. 1.4 Area: 3.49 ha (8.62 acres) 1.5 Location: South side of Brookhill Boulevard. between Green Road and Boswell Drive. 1.6 Roll Numbers: 181701002018432 181701003002710 181701003002800 1.7 Within Built Boundary: 2078 Green Rd. is within built boundary equal to 0.34 ha (0.86 acre) of total site. Page 244 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 2. Background Page 4 2.1 In 2016, MODO Bowmanville Urban Towns Limited (Kaitlin Group) submitted applications to permit a total of 205 condominium residential units including 55 dual frontage townhouses, 64 back-to-back townhouses and 86 apartment units, a common amenity space and private laneways. Report PSD-058-20, a report recommending approval of MODO Bowmanville Urban Towns Limited applications was considered by Council in December 2020 and referred back to staff to allow further discussion with the owner/applicant. The concept plan can be seen in Figure 1 below. BR00 jk�H1�����Ut fVq I-ir,�'a - R4 0 a 0 ad z W W Figure 1: 2016 proposal containing 205 residential units including 55 dual frontage townhouses, 64 back-to-back townhouses and 86 apartment units. 2.2 After Council referred the applications back to staff, the applicant indicated a desire to pursue a different development proposal including more apartment buildings. The applicant had acquired additional lands, 2078 Green Road, which are included in the current applications. In addition, the form of development was modified by removing most of the townhouses, in the central and south portions of the site, and replacing them with apartments, increasing the number of residential units significantly. 2.3 In July 2021, MODO Bowmanville Urban Towns Limited (Kaitlin Group) withdrew the previous application of 2016 and submitted applications for proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment. The proposal included a total of 513 residential units consisting of 62 townhouse units and 4 six -storey apartment buildings with a total of 451 units. See Figure 2 below. Page 245 Municipality of Clarington Page 5 Report PDS-030-22 Existing Residential Existing Residential �..a BR4OKHILL�� BOULEVARD - Gf A Exist u fi Clarin t Cent A Existing Residential � 5emn --------- _— a 5ch �' ••••••• sac �nnc� aamnc � • � � i am�r E {n WOW 4 f au[n W-A =1 91i.phCB PFOQEPt e9°9p®d M9EY 191 mm t7 wwa 0 covoo r i HULD N° c Existing Commercal PpGOw °CD 4 [tliLn 90 LN 8 FLL-gend �,, . mDualFmMageTumikuses ■-6-kn&xk-to-BackTownhouses I L--------- . mDualRontageiownhouses Apartment Buildings a Existing Commercial Figure 2: 2021 proposal containing 513 residential units consisting of 62 townhouse units and 4 six -storey apartment buildings with a total of 451 units. 2.4 A Public Meeting on the new applications was held on October 4, 2021. Staff heard from several residents regarding concerns, outlined in detail in Section 7 of this report. 2.5 Since the public meeting, the applicant has revised the concept plan, see Figure 3. The revisions include the following: • The townhouse blocks and private lane at the intersection of Boswell Drive and Brookhill Drive have been redesigned to better frame the streets and introduce a site entry feature. • The apartment building interface with Green Road has been redesigned to better address the street as required in the Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary Plan. • The apartment buildings have been redesigned to provide additional amenity space opportunities on site. Page 246 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 Page 6 Figure 3: Applicant's revised concept plan containing 546 residential units consisting of 62 townhouse units and 4 six -storey apartment buildings with a total of 484 units. 2.6 The applicant's will be required to obtain Site Plan approvals for the subject lands prior to any development. The concept plan submitted by the applicants would also be required to be modified to address required revisions to the Draft Plan of Subdivision, including a road widening on Green Road. The proposed concept plan generally shows how the site would be developed, and the draft zoning by-law, Attachment 2, implements this general vision but the exact number of units, location, size and design of amenity space, parking spaces, etc. would be finalized as part of the future site plan process. 2.7 The applicant has submitted the following studies in support of the applications which are reviewed in Section 8 of this report: • Planning Justification Report and Urban Design Brief; • Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report; • Environmental Noise Study; • Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment; • Archaeological Assessment Stage 1 & 2; and Page 247 Municipality of Clarington Page 7 Report PDS-030-22 • Traffic Impact Study Report 3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses 3.1 The subject lands are located on the south-east corner of Brookhill Boulevard and Boswell Drive and extend over to Green Road. Majority of the lands are currently vacant and generally flat. 2078 Green Road is occupied by a single detached dwelling and accessory buildings. r_ NAJAZ 1 j/ y = 2 G EEN ROAD p Subject Property it ' .41 - y , y -O D Figure 4: Subject lands and surrounding land uses 3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows: North - Brookhill Boulevard / rear lane townhouses and semi-detached dwellings South - Commercial including Canadian Tire and Walmart stores East - An existing single detached dwelling, a temporary sales centre, and Clarington Central Secondary School West - Future home to a long-term care home, currently occupied by Rekkers Garden Centre and Greenhouse Operation Page 248 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 Figure 5: View of the subject lands from Boswell Drive facing east. 4. Provincial Policy Provincial Policy Statement Page 8 4.1 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) identifies settlement areas, such as the Bowmanville Urban Area, as the focus of growth and promotes compact development forms. 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. New development in designated growth areas should have a compact form, mix of uses and densities that allow for the efficient use of land, infrastructure, public service facilities and be transit supportive. 4.3 The subject applications are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. Provincial Growth Plan 4.4 The Provincial Growth Plan is a long-term planning framework that manages growth, mainly within the urban areas of the Greater Golden Horseshoe. It 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. Page 249 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 Page 9 4.5 A range and mix of housing options and higher densities in strategic growth areas, including major transit station areas, are to make efficient use of land and infrastructure and support transit viability. 4.6 The Growth Plan also provides policies on Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs). MTSAs are lands within close proximity of a current or future transit station. They are intended to be developed as high density, mixed -use, transit -supportive neighborhoods. A minimum of 150 residents and jobs combined per hectare is required within an MTSA. Areas that surround the proposed GO Station site need to be designed to incorporate multi -modal access and connection to transit (including active transportation infrastructure). Land uses within MTSAs should be planned for a mix of uses (residential, commercial, office). 4.7 The subject applications conform to the Provincial Growth Plan 5. Official Plans Durham Region Official Plan 5.1 The Durham Region Official Plan designates the lands as a Regional Centre, which is to be developed as the main concentration of commercial, residential, and cultural functions within the urban area in a well -designed and intensive land use form. A Regional Centre shall support an overall, long-term density target of at least 75 residential units per gross hectare and a floor space index of 2.5. 5.2 Development in Regional Centres shall be based on the following principles: • Compact urban form which is transit -supportive; • Provides a mix of uses and opportunities for intensification; • Follows good urban design principles with focus on public spaces and pedestrian; connections, with parking to the rear or within buildings; and • Enhances grid connections for pedestrians and cyclists. 5.3 Durham Region, through adoption of Durham Regional Official Plan Amendment #186, has identified Protected Major Transit Station Areas. The subject lands are within the Bowmanville Protected Major Transit Station Area. The policies create a framework to support transit -oriented development and establishes a minimum density target of 150 people and jobs per hectare. 5.4 The subject applications conform to the Durham Region Official Plan Clarington Official Plan 5.5 The Clarington Official Plan designates the lands Urban Centre. Development within Urban Centres shall provide for a mix of uses with a focus on higher density and a mix of housing types to support the successful development of complete communities. The Page 250 Municipality of Clarington Page 10 Report PDS-030-22 minimum density target for Urban Centres is 120 units per hectare. The current proposal has a density of approximately 156 units per net hectare. 5.6 Urban Centres are to be developed as the main concentration of activity within communities. Development should be transit supportive with a pedestrian focus as people -oriented places with a high -quality pedestrian environment including civic squares, parks, walkways and building forms and styles that reflect the character of the community. 5.7 Development within the Urban Centre designation must comply with the urban design policies of the Official Plan and Secondary Plan specific policies. 5.8 Affordable housing is encouraged within Centres and Corridors to reduce travel needs and facilitate alternative modes of transportation such as public transit, cycling and walking. Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary Plan 5.9 The Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary Plan designates the lands Low Rise High Density Residential. The Low -Rise High -Density designation permits townhouses and low rise apartment buildings not exceeding six storeys in height. 5.10 This Secondary Plan is currently being updated to conform with the updated Clarington Official Pan as well as to incorporate the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) of the Bowmanville GO Station. The update will be required to be consistent with and implement the amendments of Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 186, as discussed above. 5.11 Currently, the density in the Low -Rise High -Density designation shall be a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 80 units per hectare. The Official Plan with the adoption of Amendment 107 contains a policy indicating where an inconsistency with the parent plan exists related to density the parent plan shall prevail. As stated in Section 5.5 above the minimum density in the parent plan is 120 units per hectare. 5.12 While this is the current policy requirements of the Official Plan and Secondary Plan area the MTSA defined by the Region will require a minimum density of 150 units per hectare once the secondary plan is updated. 5.13 The subject applications conform to the Clarington Official Plan and Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary Plan. 6. Zoning By-law 6.1 Zoning By-law 84-63 zones the subject lands Agricultural (A) Zone. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (Attachment 2) would allow for the development of dual frontage and stacked townhouse dwellings adjacent to Brookhill Boulevard and Boswell Drive (Block 1 on the Draft Plan of Subdivision. Apartment buildings would be permitted Page 251 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 Page 11 on the south portion of the subject lands adjacent to the commercial uses to the south and Green Road to the east (Blocks 2 and 3 on the Draft Plan of Subdivision). 6.2 A holding (H) symbol is proposed to be placed on the subject lands until the Draft Plan of Subdivision is registered and the Site Plan Approval process is finalized. 7. Summary of Submitted Reports 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 policies, guidelines, and standards. A list of the submission materials has been posted on the Municipality's website. Site Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, IBI Group 7.2 The report and drawings detail how the proposed development can be serviced (water, sanitary and storm) from existing and new infrastructure. 7.3 The development is proposed to be serviced from existing water and sanitary services on Brookhill Boulevard. 7.4 The stormwater currently sheet flows from the south of the property to the north-east. 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 Brookhill Boulevard. Traffic Impact Study, Cole Engineering Group Ltd. 7.5 The Traffic Impact Study was prepared to analyse the anticipated impacts of future area and site -generated traffic for the proposed development. The units are proposed to be serviced with an internal private lane which eliminates direct vehicle access from individual private entrances and concentrates vehicle access to four points, one onto Boswell Drive, two onto Brookhill Boulevard, and one onto Green Road. 7.6 The report concludes that the existing area road network is operating at acceptable levels and the proposed development would have a negligible impact to the operation of the existing neighbourhood intersections. The report also concludes that the surrounding road network does not require any mitigation as a result of the proposal. 7.7 There is also sufficient space within the site, on the private lane, to provide for fire and garbage truck movements. This will be reviewed in additional detail at the Site Plan application stage. 7.8 The Region of Durham and Clarington Public Works staff will require an updated Traffic Study as a requirement of Draft Approval. Page 252 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 Environmental Noise Study, HGC Engineering Page 12 7.9 The Environmental Noise Study was prepared to analyse the noise generated by traffic and the surrounding commercial uses. The report identifies mitigation measures such as ventilation requirements, warning clauses and upgraded building components that will be required in building design and to be included for prospective purchasers. 7.10 As the final design of the site and buildings has not been determined specific warning clauses for each unit cannot be identified at this time. The applicants will be required to submit a revised report once the design of the buildings are finalized through the Site Plan application to ensure the required warning clauses and upgraded building components are identified for each unit. Planning Justification and Urban Design Reports, Weston Consulting and John G. Williams Limited 7.11 The Planning Justification Report was prepared to provide an overview of the planning policy context of the subject lands and surrounding neighbourhood from a Provincial, Regional and Municipal perspective. The report identifies that the proposed development meets the requirements of the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Durham Regional Official Plan, and the Clarington Official Plan. 7.12 The report concludes that the development fits the context of the surrounding neighbourhood, provides an appropriate transition to the existing development to the north and represents good planning. 7.13 The Urban Design Brief outlines the design elements of the proposal at a high level, including how the proposal meets the urban design criteria of the Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary Plan. The Urban Design report will be required to be updated through the Site Plan process when final site and building design occur. Archaeological Assessment Stage 1& 2, This Land Archaeology Inc. 7.14 The field investigation did not identify any archeological resources on the property. A clearance letter was received from the Ministry of Culture on October 3, 2008. Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessment, Cole Engineering Group Ltd. & GHD 7.15 A Phase One Environmental Site Assessment was conducted by Cole Engineering that determined two potential risk spots on the subject lands and concluded a Phase Two would be required. 7.16 A Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment was conducted by GHD to determine any potential site contamination. The Phase Two included soil and water sampling. The samples met the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Parks requirements for residential development and concluded no further works were required. Page 253 Municipality of Clarington Page 13 Report PDS-030-22 8. Public Participation and Submissions 8.1 A statutory Public Meeting was held on October 4, 2021. The concerns raised during the meeting and in correspondence received by staff include the following: • The need for seniors and affordable housing in the community and requesting at least one of the buildings provide affordable housing; • The proposal does not fit within the existing neighbourhood; • Density proposed is appropriate near highways and major transit routes and not appropriate for a quiet neighbourhood; • Increased traffic will put cyclists and pedestrians at risk; • The existing parks, public recreation facilities and natural green spaces in the neighbourhood are already very busy; • Schools in the area are already overcrowded and children are already bused out of the neighbourhood. The increased development will add additional pressures on schools and increase school buses in the neighbourhood; • The construction will have a negative impact on the neighbourhood due to the lack of parking for trades, increased pollution, noise, and traffic impacts; and • Lack of public transit options in the area to support the proposed development. 8.2 Further discussions regarding the concerns from residents are contained in Section 11 of this report. 9. Agency Comments Regional Municipality of Durham 9.1 Durham Region Planning, Works and Transportation Departments have no objections to the applications subject to the conditions identified in the Conditions of Draft Approval. 9.2 Durham Transit advised that comments will be provided at the Site Plan stage of development but will require pedestrian connectivity and access to Transit. 9.3 Durham Regional Police Services have advised that the proposed development will pose no immediate obstruction issue for the Region's NextGen radio system and associated microwave links. In -building radio coverage for First Responders may be an issue in the future and will have to be tested when the buildings are completed, if deemed necessary. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority 9.4 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has no objections to the applications subject to the conditions identified in the Conditions of Draft Approval. The applicant will be required to satisfy the conservation authority with respects to the stormwater management through the Detailed Design and Site Plan Approval processes. Page 254 Municipality of Clarington Page 14 Report PDS-030-22 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board 9.5 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has no objections to the applications subject to the conditions identified in the Conditions of Draft Approval. Other Agencies 9.6 Canada Post advised they have no objection to the proposal and provided requirements for centralized mailboxes for both the townhouses and within the apartment building. 10. Departmental Comments Public Works 10.1 Public Works staff have no objection, in principle, to the approval of the applications subject to the conditions identified in the Conditions of Draft Approval. The applicant will be required to meet all public works standards through detailed design and the future Site Plan Approval process. Emergency and Fire Services 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. Accessibility Committee Comments 10.3 The Accessibility Committee has no objection to the development in principle. A number of accessible design comments were provided for consideration when designing the units and the indoor and outdoor amenity areas. The comments will be addressed through the future Site Plan application. 11. Discussion 11.1 As detailed in Sections 4 and 5 of this report, the subject proposal conforms with all applicable Provincial, Regional and Clarington Policy. The Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, Durham Regional Official Plan, and the Clarington Official Plan all include policies that encourage transit -supportive, multiple housing forms and compact urban development where appropriate. Neighbourhood Character and Intensification 11.2 The subject lands are at the interface of two distinctly different Secondary Plans, the Brookhill Secondary Plan and Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary Plan. The two secondary plans are envisioned for different purposes with the Brookhill plan being mainly residential and the Bowmanville West Town Centre plan being an urban centre Page 255 Municipality of Clarington Page 15 Report PDS-030-22 for commercial, mixed -use, residential, and institutional uses. In addition, the subject lands have recently been identified within a Protected Major Transit Station Area for the future GO Station. This creates a challenging scenario of creating a development at the intersection of two plans, designed for different purposes, while meeting the policies of the secondary plan and Protected Major Transit Station Area. The proposed development must also create an appropriate transition between these two plan areas to create a complete neighbourhood. 11.3 The existing dwellings north of Brookhill Boulevard are a mix of single, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings. The lands to the south are large scale commercial. The site has been designed to direct the higher densities to the south of the site to allow for ground related development to frame Brookhill Boulevard, allowing for a transition to the existing ground related development in the Brookhill Neighbourhood. 11.4 The proposal would also allow for a gradual transition from the two -storey existing development to a three -storey ground related built form adjacent to Brookhill Boulevard, with mid -rise built form as you move south through the subject lands, See Figure 6. In addition to the transition, the proposal introduces additional housing forms, a density that meets the requirements of the Official Plan and development that supports transit initiatives, including GO transit. Figure 6: Applicant's rendering from Meachin Gate facing south-west across Brookhill Boulevard Page 256 Municipality of Clarington Page 16 Report PDS-030-22 11.5 It has been identified that the two secondary plan areas are designed for different purposes. The goal at the intersection of two planning areas is to ensure that new development is generally compatible and can integrate into and coexist with the existing adjacent secondary plan neighbourhood. Repetition of what currently exists within Brookhill neighbourhood would not meet the intent of the Bowmanville West Centre plan or the Protected Major Transit Station Area Traffic 11.6 The Traffic Impact Study concluded that the proposed development would have minimal impact to the operation of the existing neighbourhood intersections and does not require any mitigation as a result of the proposal. The report has been reviewed by the Region of Durham and Clarington staff and deemed acceptable. 11.7 Previously, residents in the area had indicated that crossing Green Road was difficult as there were no signalized crossings north of Highway 2. In the fall of 2018, the intersection of Green Road and Stevens Road had signals installed to help traffic flow and provide safe pedestrian crossing in the immediate neighbourhood. As the Brookhill Neighbourhood continues to develop north and east additional connectivity options will be explored and implemented. Amenity Space and Parks 11.8 A number of residents indicated that Harvey Jones Park, which is very well used and can be busy at times, is currently the only park space for residents. The Brookhill Neighbourhood is continuing to develop and there are many additional parks planned for the neighbourhood as a whole within the Council approved updated secondary plan, Figure 7. 11.9 In addition to Harvey Jones Park there is a Community Park situated within the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, which contains play equipment and baseball fields. Clarington Central Secondary School is also directly east of the subject lands which provides additional non -structured community space outside school hours. 11.10 The subject lands will be required to provide amenity space for the residents that meet the Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary Plan policies and Clarington's Amenity Space Guidelines. The concept plan identifies areas where amenity space could be accommodated and will be confirmed through the Site Plan Approval process. 11.11 The applicant will also be required to provide cash -in -lieu of parkland dedication for the subject lands that will contribute to additional public parks within Clarington. Page 257 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 0 r.Npn[+xrn oad r�ae I „ k>Iock !d-ow f1.w ® r . I .C-. iA and Park Page 17 ED MVMrra.+m � Art—W mad %T - A m w r Armrhl Hoop Tq:-o 2 nwen Arb!rw Road rgFen flal•r x ram t Br-lO III NtWrj lbOUrhO-'wJ Std m hev Plers La- A73 Adapted k r.lw� 'A�aw�wci Ir. '_mwr w�r.jor rw-�I wsa� Figure 7: Council Adopted Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Page 258 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 Schools Page 18 11.12 The recently adopted Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan, Figure 7, identifies additional school sites within the Brookhill Neighbourhood. The school boards were engaged in the secondary plan update process and have provided information to staff on their land requirements for future schools in the neighbourhood. While sites are designated it should be noted that at the time of development, the school boards independently determine whether to proceed with a site based on school enrollment and the provincial funding formula. Affordability and Seniors Housing 11.13 Council, through Official Plan policy, supports the provision of a variety of housing types, tenure, and costs for people of all ages, abilities, and income groups. From the recommended policies in Clarington's Affordable Housing Toolkit, Staff are implementing various strategies including the requirement that applicants provide either land or a contribution of funds to the Municipality for the development of affordable housing. The Owners have agreed to provide $400 per unit towards affordable housing. 11.14 The proposed development will also introduce multiple housing options in the forms and size of units that will provide different pricing options for residents. Recommendations and Next Steps 11.15 Conditions of Draft Approval contain special provisions to address the implementation of all recommendations of the studies and reports submitted. The conditions also include standard conditions such as dedication of road widenings and cash -in -lieu of parkland payments. 11.16 The proposed Zoning By-law amendment would amend Zoning By-law 84-63 for the subject lands to site -specific residential zones permitting the townhouse dwellings and apartment buildings with regulations regarding setbacks, building height, landscaped areas, etc. As identified in Section 6 of this report the zoning is proposed to be approved with a Holding (H) Symbol. 11.17 The applicant will be required to submit Site Plan Approval applications for the subject lands. During this process items such as final site design, architectural details, detailed engineering, entrance design landscaping, lighting and other standard design items will be reviewed detail. 11.18 The applicant will be required to submit Draft Plan of Condominium applications following the Site Plan Approval to create a legal description for each unit and derive a set of condominium rules for the development. 12. Concurrence Not Applicable. Page 259 Municipality of Clarington Report PDS-030-22 13. Conclusion Page 19 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 3 blocks that would allow for future common elements condominiums containing townhouse and apartment dwelling units on a private lane on the south side of Brookhill Boulevard between Green Road and Boswell Drive be approved as contained in Attachment 1 and 2 of this report. Staff Contact: Brandon Weiler, Principal Planner, (905) 623-3379 ex. 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. Page 260 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 CONDITIONS OF DRAFT APPROVAL File Number: S-C-2021-0003 Issued for Concurrence: May 20, 2022 Notice of Decision: Draft Approved: Ryan Windle, MCIP, RPP, AICP 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-2021-0003 prepared by GHD Inc. identified as job number 06290-BROOKHILL, dated May 2018, as revised in red and dated December 2021, which illustrates three condominium blocks for townhouse and apartment dwelling units. The redline revisions are: A 5.0 metre Road Widening across the entire frontage of Green Road. 2. A 0.3 metre reserve to be shown on the revised draft plan along Brookhill Boulevard, Boswell Drive, and Green Road where there are no vehicle entrances to the site. 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 road allowances included in the draft plan and future site plans to the satisfaction of the Municipality and the Regional Municipality of Durham (the "Region"). Page 11 Page 261 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 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) The Owner shall be 100% responsible for the cost of any architectural design guidelines specific to this development, as well as 100% of the cost for the "Control Architect" to review and approve all proposed models and building permits, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services. (2) No residential units shall be offered for sale to the public on the draft plan until such time as architectural control guidelines and the exterior architectural design of each building has been approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services. (3) No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building on any residential lot or block on the draft plan, until the architectural control guidelines for the development and the exterior architectural design of each building and the location of the building on the lot 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. (4) The Owner agrees not to offer any residential units for sale to the public until the Phasing Plan, identified in condition 4.1, has been approved by the Region of Durham and Municipality of Clarington and all final warning clauses have been determined through the revised studies and final design of the buildings/units. 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 Page 12 Page 262 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 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 4.7. 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 5.0 metre road widening across the entire frontage of Green Road to be shown on the revised draft plan. 3.2 The Owner shall transfer to the Municipality (for nominal consideration free and clear of encumbrances and restrictions) the following lands and easements: (a) Reserves • A 0.3 metre reserve to be shown on the revised draft plan along Brookhill Boulevard, Boswell Drive, and Green Road where there are no vehicle entrances to the site. 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) The Owner shall submit plans showing the proposed phasing to the Municipality and the Region for review and approval if this subdivision is to be developed by more than one registration. The Phasing Plan must show how the roads and associated infrastructure within each phase are intended to connect to subsequent phases of development, including the provision of temporary or transitional works such as temporary turning circles, external easements for temporary turning circles, and associated frozen lots. The Municipality shall require the preparation of a subdivision agreement for each phase of development. 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 Noise Feasibility Study Page 13 Page 263 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 Proposed Residential Development South of Brookhill Blvd., prepared by HGC Engineering, dated March 11, 2021, Project No. 01800761. 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 Conservation and Sustainability Plan', prepared by Kaitlin Corporation 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, 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. Traffic Impact Study (6) 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 Traffic Impact Study, based on the preliminary Traffic Impact Study entitled Traffic Impact Study Update Kaitlin Corporation (Brookhill Residential Development), prepared by Cole Engineering Group Ltd., dated October 2018, Project No. UD16- 0344. Dust Management Plan (7) 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; Page 14 Page 264 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 (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 Blocks 1-3 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 and shall be calculated and collected at the time of Site Plan in accordance with applicable legislation. 5.3 Noise Attenuation (1) The Owner shall implement the noise attenuation measures recommended in the updated noise report entitled, `Noise Feasibility Study Proposed Residential Development South of Brookhill Blvd.', prepared by HGC Engineering, dated March 11, 2021, Project No. 01800761. (the "Noise Report"). (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 buildings are in accordance with the Noise Report. 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: • Amenity Areas • Visitor Parking • Wooden Privacy Fencing • Noise Fencing 5.5 Existing Structures Page 265 Page 15 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 The Owner shall obtain demolition permit(s) to remove all existing buildings and structures from the Lands, unless such buildings or structures are to be preserved for heritage purposes. 5.6 Short Term Leases and Rentals Upon the transfer of the POTL's and/or units, 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. 5.7 Affordable Housing The Owner agrees to enter into an agreement to provide a contribution of funds, a rate of $400.00 per unit, to the Municipality for the development of affordable, public or non-profit housing in the community in lieu of providing affordable housing units as part of the development. Conveyance of the funds is required prior to registration of each phase of the subdivision. Part 6 — Agency Conditions 6.1 Region of Durham (1) The Owner shall carry out an archaeological assessment of the subject property and mitigation and/or salvage excavation of any significant heritage resources to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries. No grading or other soil disturbance shall take place on the subject property prior to a letter of clearance from the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries. (2) The Owner shall submit to the Region of Durham, for review and approval, a revised acoustic report prepared by an acoustic engineer based on 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 to 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. The Owner shall provide the Region with a copy of the Subdivision Agreement containing such provisions prior to final approval of the plan. (3) 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 Soil and Groundwater Assessment Protocol to address site Page 16 Page 266 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 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 findings 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. (4) The Owner shall submit plans showing the proposed phasing to the Region of Durham and the Municipality of Clarington for review and approval if this subdivision is to be developed by more than one registration. (5) The Owner shall grant such easements as may be required for utilities, drainage and servicing purposes to the appropriate authorities. The easements shall be in locations and of such widths as determined by the Region. (6) 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 subdivision. Such sanitary sewer and water supply facilities are to be designed and constructed according to the standards and requirements of the Region of Durham. All arrangements, financial and otherwise, for said extensions are to be made to the satisfaction of the Region of Durham and are to be completed prior to final approval of this plan. (7) Prior to entering into a Subdivision Agreement, the Region of Durham shall be satisfied that adequate water pollution control plant and water supply plant capacities are available to the proposed subdivision. (8) The Owner shall satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, of the Region of Durham. 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. 6.2 Conservation Authority (1) Prior to any on -site grading or construction of final registration of the Plan, the Owner shall submit and obtain approval from the Municipality of Clarington, and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) for reports describing the following: Page 17 Page 267 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 (a) The intended means of conveying stormwater flow from the site to an appropriate outlet, including the use of stormwater techniques which are appropriate and in accordance with provincial guidelines. (b) The intended means of providing water quality treatment for the site in accordance with provincial guidelines. (c) The means whereby erosion and sedimentation and their effects will be minimized on the site and downstream of 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 and prevention of downstream erosion in any water body as a result of on -site, or 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) The Owner shall satisfy all financial requirements of the CLOCA. This shall include Application Processing Fees and Technical Review Fees owing as per the approved Authority Fee Schedule. (3) That prior to any on -site grading, construction or final approval of the plan, the subdivider shall address all comments identified on CLOCA's letter dated October 26, 2021, to the satisfaction of the CLOCA. (4) The subdivision agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington shall contain, among other matter, the following provisions: (a) The Owner agrees to carry out the works referred to in CLOCA conditions 1, 2 and 3 to the satisfaction of CLOCA. (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 CLOCA. 6.3 School Board Prior to the final approval of the draft plan, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) shall be satisfied that appropriate clauses are contained within the Subdivision Agreement as follows: (1) All offers of purchase and sale shall contain a statement advising prospective purchaser(s) that accommodation within a public school in the community is not guaranteed and students may be accommodated in temporary facilities; Page 18 Page 268 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 including but not limited to accommodation in a portable classroom, a "holding school", or in an alternate school within or outside of the community. (2) All offers of purchase and sale shall include a statement advising prospective purchasers that if school buses are required within the development in accordance with KPR Transportation policies, as may be amended from time to time, school bus pick up points will generally be located on the through street at a location as determined by the Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario. (3) That the Owner(s) shall agree to provide a pedestrian walkway or dedicated pedestrian use only area throughout the proposed subdivision to accommodate and promote safe walking routes. To clear this condition, KPR staff will require a copy of the proposed plan and details for the pedestrian route prior to entering into the Subdivision Agreement. Any Subdivision Agreement shall reflect these proposed plans and details. 6.4 Canada Post Corporation (1) Kaitlin Corp. 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 Lockbox Assemblies as required by Canada Post Corporation and as shown on the approved engineering design drawings/Draft Plan, at the time of sidewalk and/or curb installation. Kaitlin Corp. further covenants and agrees to provide notice to prospective purchasers of the locations of Lockbox Assemblies and that home/business mail delivery will be provided via Lockbox Assemblies or Mailroom. (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. 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. 19 Page 269 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 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) •Any required walkway across the boulevard, per municipal standards •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. (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 Page 110 Page 270 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 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 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 The Owner shall include the required warnings clauses in the Agreements of Purchase and Sale for units as outlined in the final Noise Report. 7.5 Nearby Farm Operations The Owner shall include the following warning clause in agreements of purchase and sale for all units: "Farm Operations — There are existing greenhouse farming operations nearby and that such farming activities may give rise to noise, odours, truck traffic and outdoor lighting resulting from normal farming practices which may occasionally interfere with some activities of the occupants." 7.6 Nearby Commercial Operations The Owner shall include the following warning clause in agreements of purchase and sale for all units: "Commercial Operations - There are existing commercial operations nearby and that such commercial activities may give rise to noise, truck traffic and outdoor lighting resulting from normal commercial practices which may occasionally interfere with some activities of the occupants." 7.7 Canada Post Corporation Page 271 Page 111 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 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 of Durham how Condition 6.1 have been satisfied; (b) the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, how Condition 6.2 have been satisfied; (c) the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, how Condition 6.3 have been satisfied; and (d) the Canada Post Corporation, how Condition 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. Pagu 112 Page 272 Attachment 1 to Report PDS-030-22 (c) Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, 1994 Fisher Drive, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X6 (d) Canada Post Corporation, Metro Toronto Region, 1860 Midland Ave. 2nd Floor, Scarborough ON, M 1 P 5A1 Page 113 Page 273 Attachment 2 to Report PDS-030-22 If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By-law Number 2022- 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 ZBA2021-0013; Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Section 14.4 "Special Exceptions — Urban Residential Type Three (R3) Zone" is amended by adding Special Exception Zone 14.4.65 as follows: "14.4.65 Urban Residential Exception (R3-65) Zone Notwithstanding Sections 3.1 c., g. iv); 14.1 a., 14.4 a., c., e., f., g., and h., those lands zoned R3-65 on the Schedules to this By-law shall only be used for stacked townhouse dwellings and link townhouse dwellings. a. Density i) Density (maximum) 50 units per net hectare b. Regulations for Link Townhouse Dwellings For the purposes of establishing regulations for each Link Townhouse Dwelling, the following specific regulations shall apply as if each unit is located on a lot. i) Lot area (minimum) 110 square metres ii) Lot frontage (minimum) 4.5 metres iii) Lot coverage (maximum) 75 percent iv). Yard Requirements (minimum) a) Front Yard 4.0 metres to a dwelling 6.0 metres to a garage b) Interior side yard 1.5 metres, nil where a building has a common wall with an adjacent unit in the same zone c) Exterior side yard 4.0 metres to a private lane Page 274 c J d) Rear Yard 4.0 metres to a dwelling 2.5 metres to a porch fronting a public street e) Landscaped Open Space (minimum) 10 percent v) Building Height (maximum) 12.0 metres vi) Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch above finished grade (maximum) 1.0 metre 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 Rear Lot Line. vii) Special Yard Regulations a) An unenclosed and uncovered deck with a minimum height of 2.5 metres may encroach into the required front yard a maximum of 3.5 metres from the garage provided it is located over a parking space provided at grade. The area of the deck will not count towards lot coverage. Amenity Space i) Minimum outdoor amenity space per unit 4 square metres Regulations for Stacked Townhouse Dwellings i) For the purposes of establishing regulations for each Stacked Townhouse Dwelling, the following specific regulations shall apply as if each unit is located on a lot. ii) Lot Area (minimum) 85 square metres iii) Lot Frontage (minimum) 6.5 metres iv) Lot coverage (maximum) 80 percent v) Yard Requirements (minimum) a) Front Yard 6.0 metres to a garage 3.5 metres to a dwelling 2.5 metres to a porch b) Exterior Side Yard 3.5 metres to a dwelling 2.0 metres to a porch c) Interior side yard 2.0 metres, Nil where a building has a common wall with any building on an adjacent unit in the same zone d) Rear Yard Nil where a building has a common wall with any building on an adjacent unit in the same zone vi) Landscaped Open Space (minimum) 8 percent vii) Building Height (maximum) 11.5 metres viii) Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch above finished grade (maximum) 1.0 metre ix) Special Yard Regulation Page 275 e f 2 a a) An unenclosed and uncovered deck with a minimum height of 2.5 metres may encroach into the required front yard a maximum of 4.0 metres provided it is located over a parking space provided at grade. The area of the deck will not count towards lot coverage. Amenity Space i) Minimum outdoor amenity space per unit 4 square metres Regulations for Watermeter Building i) Yard Requirements (minimum) a) Setback from a private lane 1.3 metres b) Setback from a public street 4.0 metres c) Setback from south property line 2.4 metres Section 15.4 "Special Exceptions — Urban Residential Type Four (R4) Zone" is amended by adding Special Exception Zone 15.4.46 as follows: "15.4.46 Urban Residential Exception (R4-46) Zone Notwithstanding Sections 3.1 c.; 15.1 a., 15.2 a., c., d. ii), iii), e., f., g., h., and i those lands zoned R4-46 on the Schedules to this By-law shall only be used for apartment buildings. Density i) Density (maximum) 237 units per net hectare b. Regulations for Apartment Building i) Yard Requirements (minimum) a) Front Yard 4.5 metres b) Exterior Side Yard 4.5 metres c) From a private lane or visitor parking space 4.5 metres d) From any portion of the south property line 4.5 metres ii) Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) a) One Bedroom Dwelling Unit 40.0 square metres b) Two Bedroom Dwelling Unit 59.0 square metres iii) Lot coverage (maximum) 36 percent iv) Landscaped Open Space (minimum) 25 percent v) Building Height (maximum) 22.0 metres vi) Building Height (maximum) 6 Storeys vii) Bicycle Parking (minimum) a) 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit b) 75% of the required spaces shall be within a building or structure viii) Parking structure regulations (minimum) Page 276 a) Setback from the property line 0.5 metres b) No portion of the underground parking structure, above finished grade, shall be located within the front or exterior side yard, with the exception of air intake or exhaust shafts not exceeding 0.5 metres above finished grade. C. Amenity Space i) Minimum indoor amenity space per unit 2 square metres ii) Minimum outdoor amenity space per unit 4 square metres d. Regulations for Watermeter Building i) Yard Requirements (minimum) a) Setback from a private lane 1.3 metres b) Setback from a public street 4.0 metres c) Setback from south property line 2.4 metres 3. Schedule `3' to By-law 84-63, is amended by changing the zone designation from "Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R3-65) Zone" and "Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R4-46) Zone" as illustrated on the attached Schedule `A' hereto. 4. Schedule `A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 5. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Section 34 and Section 36 of the Planning Act. Passed in Open Council this day of , 2022 Adrian Foster, Mayor June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk Page 277 Z - - - -- ; CIIf11111111i "' :cILU , 11111111111+oc' C�e� 1111M0 11111 I - r SUMERS r E� ' �11111� I ■ � ONFS AV E N U E- •- -� - - 'aV' o? `�'rREFr` � rFo 11111J4 At)?-CRESCENT11111� � -I I HIMI I W , I m � �BR ,fN�G/f�s "�i�llllll a 4ANE- - 6�„ 3 I ROUE I VgRD- - 4 BROOKH/(C gO AWARD I I I I G Q 0 I I � I z I LU I � I I STEVENS-ROAD- - - - - - - �� I r o \RFG I I y�GH wAY 2 Clarftwn Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: June 13, 2022 Report Number: FSD-023-22 Submitted By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer Reviewed By: Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#: File Number: By-law Number: Report Subject: 2022 Municipal EV Charge Stations Recommendations: 1. That Report FSD-023-22 be received; 2. That eight Electric Vehicle (EV) charge stations be installed on municipal properties in 2022, as guided by the Clarington EV Action Plan (EVAP). 3. That funds in the amount of $65,000 be allocated to this project from the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund. 4. That Staff be authorized to single -source these eight stations to Xavier Canada Corporation, to integrate with the existing EV charging infrastructure already completed in 2021 and 2022; and 5. That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-023-22 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Page 279 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-023-22 Report Overview Page 2 This report seeks approval from Council to install eight Electric Vehicle (EV) charge stations on municipal properties as guided by the Clarington EV Action Plan (EVAP), to take advantage of the Zero Emissions Infrastructure Program Grant which will cover 50% of the purchase and installation costs of the stations. To complete this work in 2022, staff recommend funds in the amount of $65,000 be allocated to this project from the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund and that Xavier Canada Corporation be contracted to complete the work to integrate with the existing EV charging infrastructure already completed in 2022. 1. Background 1.1 In 2021, the cost of eight level two Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations was budgeted by Planning and Development Services Department to fuel municipal fleet vehicles for building inspectors. 1.2 Specifications and drawings for the electrical work required to complete the supply and installation of the eight EV charging stations at Garnet B. Ricard for fleet were provided by the Public Works Department. 1.3 Quotation Q2021-33 was prepared and issued by the Purchasing Services Division. The tender was posted electronically on the Municipality's website. Notification of the availability of the document was also posted on the Ontario Public Buyers Association's website. 1.4 Thirty-three (33) companies downloaded the quotation document. Six (6) submissions were received, and all were deemed compliant. 1.5 As mutually agreed between Public Works and Purchasing, the award for Q2021-33 was made to the lowest compliant bidder meeting all specifications — Xavier Canada Corporation. 1.6 In early 2022, Clarington received notice that it was successful in its submission to the Zero Emissions Infrastructure Program, which will cover the 50% of all the costs associated with the purchase and installation of up to 18 EV stations, to a maximum of $5,000 per charge point. This includes the eight stations that were already approved in the 2021 annual budget. 1.7 In March, 2022 Council approved the Clarington 5-year EV Action Plan (EVAP), which guides the Municipality's corporate transition to EVs over the next five years (2022 to 2026) and identifies ideal locations for EV charging infrastructure for both fleet and the public. Page 280 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-023-22 2. Analysis Page 3 2.1 This report seeks funding to cover the Municipality's portion of eight additional EV charge points, as guided by the Council -approved EVAP, which have been approved for subsidy under the ZEVIP Program. 2.2 The total funds required for this project is $105,000, which includes grant funding of up to $40,000 from the Government of Canada. 2.3 Staff recommend that the Municipality's portion of the funds required to undertake this work, in the amount of $65,000, be allocated to this project from the Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund. Description Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund NRCAN Grant Total Funds Required Amount $65,000 $40,000 $105,000 2.4 This report also seeks approval to single source these eight charge points from the current provider, Xavier Canada Corporation, to take advantage of their expertise and the infrastructure already in place throughout the Municipality. Xavier Canada Corporation was the low bidder on the previous tender call. 2.5 Xavier Canada Corporation has agreed to honor established unit rates outlined in their most recent award (Q2021-33) for the civil components and charging units and has provided pricing for the electrical work which is in line with their low bid approved in 2021. 2.6 Issuing this work during the summer of 2022 will ensure this work is completed during the summer months to take advantage of the current grant funds available, which must be completed by December 2022. Page 281 Municipality of Clarington Report FSD-023-22 3. Concurrence Page 4 This report has been reviewed by the Directors of Planning and Development Services and Public Works who concur with the recommendations. 4. Conclusion 4.1 The Municipality has a Council -approved EV Action Plan, which clearly outlines the pathway to electrify the municipal fleet and provide EV charging unfractured to the Public on Municipal properties. 4.2 The Municipality has been approved for a ZEVIP grant, which covers the 50% of the costs associated with the installation of 18 EV charge station (up to $5,000 per charge point), as outlined in the EVAP. 4.3 It is respectfully recommended that the Municipality allocate funds to cover the Municipality's portion of the cost for eight additional EV charge stations on Municipal properties, which will be partially funded by the ZEVIP program. 4.4 It is also respectfully recommended that Xavier Canada Corporation, be awarded the contract for the works associated with the installation of the additional EV charge stations. Staff Contact: Doran Hoge, Energy and Climate Change Response Coordinator, 905-623- 3379 ext.2429 or dhoge@clarington.net. Attachments: Not Applicable Interested Parties: There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision. Page 282 Clarbgton MEMO If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee From: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services Date: June 13, 2022 Memo #: Memo-031-22 File No.: PLN 31 Re: Subject of Policy Framework for Utility Infrastructure Memo This memo is provided in response to a question asked of the Director of Planning and Development Services at the March 28, 2022, Planning and Development Committee meeting to outline Clarington's existing policy framework relating to utility infrastructure, in light of concerns about the location of gas lines and metres at a commercial development along Highway 2 in Courtice. The following (i) summarizes our existing policies and current practices relating to the location and design of utility infrastructure, and (ii) makes recommendations for managing this matter going forward. Clarington Official Plan The Municipality of Clarington is committed to excellence in the design of public spaces and in the design of public and private buildings and in achieving greater sustainability through community, site, and building design practices. Subsection 5.3 of the Clarington Official Plan (COP) identifies the public realm as the most highly visible portion of our community. The public realm is comprised of public streets, sidewalks, parks and publicly accessible open spaces, trails and paths, rights -of -way, public buildings and civic facilities. As per subsection 5.3.1 c), public streets and rights -of -way are considered significant public places. Their design should reflect their multiple roles and functions by ensuring that utilities and services are located below grade to the greatest extent possible. Where this is not possible, transformers and similar equipment are to be screened to the satisfaction of the Municipality or located within buildings. Subsection 5.6 of the Clarington Official Plan provides that urban design policies will be further elaborated on through urban design policies in secondary plans, urban design guidelines adopted in relation to secondary plans, and urban design briefs and guidelines on specific topics/sites. The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net Page 283 Memo-031-22 Page 2 All types and scales of infrastructure and utilities are addressed in Section 21 of the COP. The COP directs infrastructure and utilities to be integrated into the public realm with a high priority for aesthetics and promotes coordinated public and private utility planning and infrastructure design. Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan provides a long-term land use and design vision for Courtice Main Street, with goals to ensure that the area is developed with high urban design standards which will contribute to a positive image. Section 7 of the Plan addresses Urban Design objectives intended to (i) create compatible and attractive built form that accommodates the long-term planning goals for intensification and (ii) facilitate the development of an attractive streetscape along the Courtice Main Street. While the Plan does not explicitly address utility infrastructure, the location and design of these components contribute to the achievement of an attractive built form and streetscape and therefore by extension these policies are considered and implemented as part of the review of proposed development within the Plan area. Secondary Plans - General Pursuant to subsection 5.6 of the COP mentioned above, and considering concerns raised by members of Council in recent years, a policy specifically dealing with utility infrastructure has been included in the Southeast Courtice Secondary Plan (Policy 5.2.16) and the updated Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan (Policy 6.7.18) adopted by Council in 2020 and 2021, respectively. The policy reads as follows: "Air conditioning units, utility metres and similar features should not be visible from the public realm (street/sidewalk) and/or well integrated, recessed and screened." The same policy will be incorporated into the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan through the modifications process prior to its approval by Durham Region and will be included in some form in all new and updated secondary plans going forward. Policies to this effect may be reinforced through the urban design guidelines developed to accompany secondary plans. Site Plan Control The Planning Act provides municipalities the authority to implement Site Plan Control to evaluate certain site elements including walkways, landscaping, and exterior building design to ensure developments are well designed, compatible with the surrounding area, and minimize negative visual impacts. Subsection 23.8 of the COP includes the necessary policies to make use of the Site Plan Control tool. Through the site plan process, staff reviews how the site and building design of a proposed development will implement the urban design policies of the COP and relevant secondary plans to ensure conformity. The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net Page 284 Memo-031-22 Page 3 Site plans, landscape plans, and elevation drawings identifying all above ground utilities and mechanical units are required to be submitted in support of site plan applications for review. The COP also identifies an urban design report as a document that may be requested as part of a complete site plan application. Details relating to utility infrastructure can also be addressed in this document. It is staff's current practice to review and consider utility infrastructure placement as a matter related to exterior design in conformity with the established policy framework and design guidelines. In cases where the detailed utility designs are not able to be completed prior to Site Plan approval, a condition requiring details related to utility infrastructure is included in the Site Plan Agreement for the development. In response to the recent concerns regarding the new commercial development in Courtice, Planning and Development staff has modified the standard site plan agreement condition (that appears in all applicable Site Plan Agreements) to better communicate Clarington's expectations for the design and placement of all utility infrastructure and the timing of review. The updated condition is as follows: "All utility infrastructure including service lines, gas lines, and gas metres shall be screened from view from public streets and not be adjacent to high pedestrian or traffic areas. All utilities must avoid conflicts with shared common areas, walkways, be located at the rear or sides of buildings, and not be visible at prominent sightline features. The Owner shall submit a utility plan along with building elevations showing the locations of all external service lines/infrastructure prior to submission of a Building Permit to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services." Planning and Development Services staff will continue to require all available utility infrastructure details for review and conformity with the current policy framework and urban design requirements as part of the Site Plan approval process. This requirement will be communicated to applicants at the pre -consultation stage as part of the required information to support a Site Plan application. Identifying this requirement clearly at the pre -consultation stage should afford applicants sufficient time to consider infrastructure placement and design early in the development process. In accordance with the updated Site Plan Agreement condition above, the critical change stipulates that applicants will be required to submit a detailed utility plan and building elevations showing the locations of all external utility infrastructure prior to the submission of a building permit application for the development. This will provide staff an additional opportunity to confirm the placement and design of utility -related infrastructure does not adversely impact the approved design of the development, streetscape or public realm. More importantly, the earlier submission requirement ensures applicants fully consider the requirements and staff comments related to placement of utility infrastructure before they go through the expense of finalizing their building designs. Based on the above, it is staff's opinion that the existing policy framework within the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan coupled with the modified site plan process -related The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net Page 285 Memo-031-22 Page 4 practices currently in place are sufficient to adequately address the concerns raised. As such, staff do not believe that any modifications to Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan are required at this time. Notwithstanding, staff will consider any further policy updates through the upcoming Official Plan Review as provided for by Policy 10.1.2 of the Secondary Plan. Upon consideration of the relevant factors outlined in this Memo, staff recommend that Council could consider adopting the following resolution(s): • That Planning and Development staff apply this memo as direction when reviewing development applications and policy documents; • That Planning and Development staff be directed to (i) continue to incorporate policies to address the location and design of utility infrastructure in new and updated secondary plans and design guidelines, and (ii) explore how utility infrastructure within the private realm may be more clearly addressed in the Clarington Official Plan as part of the upcoming Official Plan Review; and • That that this resolution be circulated to relevant utility companies to ensure they understand what to except in Clarington. Thank you, Ryan Windle The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 1-800-563-1195 1 Local:905-623-3379 1 info@clarington.net I www.clarington.net Page 286