HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-012-12 Clarington REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: February 27, 2012 Resolution#: -11411 By-law#: N/A
Report#: PSD-012-12 File#: ROPA 2012-0001
Subject: APPLICATION TO AMEND POLICY 9C.2.1(b) OF THE DURHAM REGIONAL
OFFICIAL PLAN
APPLICANT: CANADIAN MOTORSPORT VENTURES LIMITED
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-012-12 be received;
2. THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington supports the approval of application ROPA 2012-0001, as submitted by
Canadian Motorsport Ventures Limited;
3. THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be sent a copy of
Report PSD-012-12; and
4. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-012-12 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Submitted by , Reviewed by:
vid J. ro , MCIP, P Franklin Wu,
Director of Planning Se ices Chief Administrative Officer
ATS/CP/df
21 February 2012
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
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1. APPLICATION DETAILS
1.1 Owner: Canadian Motorsport Ventures Limited
1.2 Agent: Glen Schnarr & Associates Incorporated
1.3 Proposal: To delete the requirement for a Regional Official Plan Amendment
in Policy 9C.2.1(b) for the consideration of any new uses on the
Mosport Park Lands
1.4 Area: 295 ha
1.5 Location: Lots 33-35, Concession 9, Former Township of Clarke
3233 Concession Road 10, Bowmanville
2. BACKGROUND
2.1 Mosport International Raceway is a multi-track facility located approximately 20
kilometres north of Bowmanville in Clarke Township. Mosport is a popular tourism node
within the Municipality of Clarington featuring a wide variety of road races.
2.2 The new owners of the property are planning to complete several upgrades to the site.
The Planning Services Department is currently processing a site plan application
(SPA2011-0036) which includes the development of a new registration building, a
maintenance building, a new event facility and other site upgrades.
2.3 On January 4, 2012, Planning Services Staff attended a preconsultation meeting at the
Region of Durham to discuss the applications required to proceed with the development
of two (2) lodging buildings containing a total of 64 lodging suites.
2.4 On January 12, 2012, the Region of Durham received an application to delete the
requirement for a Regional Official Plan Amendment for the consideration of any new
uses on the Mosport Park lands as contained in Policy 9C.2.1(b).
2.5 Should the Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) be approved, the applicant
intends to apply for a local Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning to allow for two (2)
lodging buildings. A site plan application would also be required.
2.6 A Planning Justification and Rationale Report prepared by Glen Schnarr & Associates
Inc. has been submitted with the ROPA application.
3. LAND CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING USES
3.1 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North and East: Existing lots zoned Agricultural, limited residences, woodlands
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South and West: Existing lots zoned Agricultural, lands in agricultural production,
limited residences, woodlands
4. PROVINCIAL POLICY
4.1 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)
Development in the rural area must be compatible with the rural landscape and
sustained by rural service levels. Development shall be appropriate to the infrastructure
which is planned or available. Recreational, tourism and other economic opportunities
should be promoted. Natural features and areas shall be protected for the long term.
4.2 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP)
The Countryside Area of the ORMCP permits major recreational uses. An application to
expand a major recreational use can proceed provided the objectives of the ORMCP
are met.
5. OFFICIAL PLANS
5.1 Durham Regional Official Plan
The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands as a Regional Node.
The underlying land use designation is "Oak Ridges Moraine — Countryside Area."
Mosport is one of two designated Regional Nodes in the Regional Official Plan; the
other is Kirby Ski Area.
Existing Regional Nodes will continue to be developed in a manner that will attract other
compatible non-residential uses and incorporate high quality designs and visual
standards.
Section 9C.2.1(b) pertains specifically to Mosport Park node. The policy recognizes the
uses existing on the date of adoption of the Regional Official Plan and any new uses
shall be by amendment to the Regional Official Plan. The requirement for a Regional
Official Plan Amendment is the component of the policy that the application seeks to
delete.
The lands are within the Oak Ridges Moraine with the presence of Key Natural Heritage
and Hydrologic Features. The lands are also within an area of High Aquifer Vulnerability
and Landform Conservation (Category 1).
All development applications would be required to submit supporting studies as laid out
in the area municipal official plan, the Regional Official Plan and the ORMCP.
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5.2 Clarington Official Plan
The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands as a Tourism Node. The uses
permitted at Mosport Park shall be limited to those uses which existed on June 5, 1991
in conformity with the existing Regional Official Plan. Any expansion to existing uses,
the establishment of new buildings or facilities, shall be in accordance with the policies
associated with the Environmental Protection Area and Natural Linkage Area
designations and Chapter 4 dealing with the natural environment— neither of which
permit a new or expanded major recreational use.
The underlying land use designations within the node include General Agricultural,
Environmental Protection, and Natural Linkage— should the Tourism Node not apply to
these lands, the underlying land use designations would not permit a major recreational
use.
The Oak Ridges Morraine Natural Heritage System, identifies wetlands, significant
valleylands, significant woodlands and a watercourse on the subject lands.
Consistent with the Regional Official Plan, the lands are also within an area of High
Aquifer Vulnerability and Landform Conservation (Category 1).
6. ZONING BY-LAW
6.1 Under Zoning By-law 84-63, the lands where development is proposed are zoned
"Agricultural Exception (A-21)" which permits a motor vehicle race track, agricultural
fairground and music festivals or concerts. Under Zoning By-law 2005-109, other areas
of the site are zoned Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, Natural Linkage (NL) Zone,
and Minimum Area of Influence (MAOI) Zone.
7. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND STUDIES
7.1 Planning Justification and Rational Report
The submitted report analyzes the current land use policies that apply at a provincial,
regional and local level. The report summarizes that the current regional policy, which
dates back to 1989, requires a ROPA any time a new use is proposed. The report
concludes that this policy is now inappropriate and redundant with the full
implementation of the ORMCP at the local level, and within the Regional Official Plan.
8. PUBLIC NOTICE AND SUBMISSIONS
8.1 The Region of Durham held a public meeting to consider the application on February
21, 2012.
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8.2 Staff have received two general enquiries about the plans for Mosport. The individuals
have been added as an interested party to the file.
9. STAFF COMMENTS
9.1 The proposed ROPA removes the restriction to uses existing as of June 5, 1991 for the
Mosport Regional Node.
The proposed ROPA allows for additional uses to be considered at Mosport, specifically
in this case the lodging facility.
9.2 If the subject amendment is approved, uses on the site would be governed by the
Clarington Official Plan and the Clarington Zoning By-law provided the uses conform
with the general intent of the Regional Official Plan. The Region of Durham would
provide comments as in any other development application to ensure conformity with
the Regional Official Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, however, an
amendment to the Regional Official Plan would not be required unless there is a conflict
with other broader Official Plan provisions.
9.3 The Planning Justification and Rationale Report notes that, applying for the ROPA is the
first phase of the proposal to construct the lodging facilities. The second planning phase
would include submitting applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning
By-law since the lodging facilities would not be considered a permitted use. The
Clarington Official Plan has a similar policy to Durham Regional Official Plan requiring
an Official Plan Amendment for any new use. Planning Staff have confirmed with the
applicant that the following items in support of the proposed amendments would be
required as part of a complete application:
• Planning rationale report;
• Natural heritage evaluation/landform conservation plan;
• Hydrogeological report;
• Stormwater management report;
• Implementation of any relevant policies of the Wilmot Creek Watershed Plan; and
• Supporting documentation to demonstrate that the expansion of a major
recreational use can satisfy the provisions of the ORMCP, specifically Section
38.
9.4 The application has been circulated to the Clarington Engineering Services, Clarington
Operations Services and Clarington Emergency and Fire Services and no objections
have been received on this proposed regional policy change.
9.5 We support deleting the requirement for a ROPA any time a new use is proposed for
the subject lands, and are satisfied with the findings of the Planning Justification and
Rationale Report. Clarington Staff will be more extensively involved during the review of
applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law and during the site
plan review process.
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10. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable
11. CONCLUSION
11.1 Planning Staff respectfully recommend that the Regional Municipality of Durham be
advised that the Municipality of Clarington supports the approval of application
ROPA2012-0001, by Canadian Motorsport Ventures Limited.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following
priorities of the Strategic Plan:
X Promoting economic development
Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
Promoting green initiatives
Investing in infrastructure
Showcasing our community
Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
Staff Contact: Anne Taylor Scott, Planner
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Key Map
Attachment 2 - Preliminary Concept Plan
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Glen Broll, Glen Schnarr & Associates
Lino Malito, Orlando Corporation
Kenneth Kerrigan
Beth Meszaros
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