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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: January 16, 2023 Report Number: PDS-001-23
Submitted By: Carlos Salazar, Director of Planning and Development Services
Reviewed By:
File Number:
Report Subject:
Mary -Anne Dempster, CAO
ZBA2022-0024
Resolution#: PD-007-23
By -Law #: 2023-005
Application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to permit a Temporary
Sales Office in Courtice.
Purpose of Report:
The purpose of this report is to provide information to the public and Council.
Recommendations:
1. That Report PDS-001-23 and any related communication items, be received;
2. That provided there are no significant concerns to the application during the Public
Meeting, the application submitted by Nash Developments Limited to change the
zoning to permit a new temporary home sales office and an associated parking lot
for a maximum of three (3) years be approved;
3. That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect
to the Rezoning Application (ZBA2022-0024) through the site plan process;
4. That the Durham Regional Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-001-23 and Council's
decision; and
5. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-001-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
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Report Overview
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The applicant is proposing to construct a mobile 1-storey Temporary Sales Office at the
Southwest corner of Nash and Hancock Road in Courtice.
1.1 Owner / Applicant: Nash Developments Limited c/o Marlin spring.
1.2 Proposal: To amend the Zoning By-law to permit a mobile temporary sales office for a
maximum three (3) years. To rezone the proposed location of the temporary sales office
from "Holding — Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone" to a "Urban Residential Type
One Exception (R1-103).
1.3 Area: The lot area of the "Urban Residential Type One Exception (R-103) zone", where
the temporary sales office will be situated is 5,985 square metres (64,422 square feet)
(See Figure 1). Gross floor area for the Temporary Sales Office is 161.97 square
metres (1, 743.43 square feet).
1.4 Location: 2936 and 2910 Hancock Road, Courtice, Part Lots 27 Concession 2, former
Township of Darlington.
1.5 Within Built Boundary: Yes
Municipality of Clarington
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Figure 1: Proposed site plan of the Temporary Sales Office
1. Background
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1.1 On September 7th, 2022, an application for a Site Plan Agreement was submitted by the
applicant to construct a mobile Temporary Sales Office New Paragraph information.
1.2 On November loth, 2022, an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment was submitted
by the applicant to permit the temporary use of a mobile Temporary Sales Office.
1.3 The proposed temporary sales office is fronting Hancock Road, at the Southwest Corner
of Hancock Road and Nash Road. The building is setback 6.13 metres from the north
property boundary and 12.73 metres from the eastern property boundary (the front lot
line). The site is proposed to be accessed using the existing driveway at 2910 Hancock
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Rd. to provide sufficient space between the site entrance and the Hancock/Nash
intersection (See Figure 1).
1.4 The application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan was deemed complete on
November 24t", 2022.
2. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
2.1 The subject site is located at 2936 and 2910 Hancock Road where the proposed
temporary home sales office will be situated near the intersection of Nash and Hancock
Road. The subject site is comprised of two merged residential parcels, each lot
containing an existing single detached home that will be demolished. The parcels of
land contain some trees and brush with some cleared areas throughout, primarily on the
eastern portions of the parcels that front Hancock Road. The eastern portion of the
properties is regulated by CLOCK
2.2 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North: Nash Road, Agricultural parcels of land containing single -detached dwellings.
South: One residential parcel with a single detached dwelling located at 2894 Hancock
Road.
East: Residential Cluster containing multiple residential lots with single detached
dwellings.
West: Vacant, cleared land zoned for future residential development.
2.3 A corresponding Site Plan Application has been deemed complete and was circulated
with the Rezoning Application. The Site Plan review process is ongoing. Figure 1 shows
the proposed site plan for the location of the Temporary Sales Office. The temporary
sales office is proposing access from Hancock Road and includes visitor parking and
private services.
2.4 Staff will continue to work with the applicant through the Site Plan Approval process.
3. Provincial Policy
3.1 The application is proposing to rezone the subject lands to permit a Temporary Sales
Office for a proposed subdivision. The temporary nature of the proposed use in this
application is not addressed in Provincial Policy and the proposal does not conflict with
Provincial Plans.
4. Official Plans
4.1 Durham Reaional Official Plan
Municipality of Clarington
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The subject lands are designated "Major Open Space Area" in the ROP. The predominant
use of lands in the Major Open Space Areas shall be conservation, and a full range of
agricultural, agricultural -related and secondary uses. Area municipal official plans may
further distinguish between non-agricultural uses which are compatible with the character of
the Major Open Space Areas in urban and rural areas. The site is also adjacent to Nash
Road, designated as a `Type `B' arterial road, in the ROP. Arterial roads connect with
freeways, arterials, collectors and have minimal local road access.
Clarinaton Official Plan
The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands Urban Residential and Nash
Road as a `Type B' Arterial Road. The predominant use of lands designated Urban
Residential shall be for housing purposes. Other uses may be permitted which by the
nature of their activity, scale and design, and location are supportive of, and compatible
with, residential uses. `Type B' arterial roads are designed to move significant volumes of
traffic at moderate speeds from one part of the municipality to another.
The Clarington Official Plan allows Council to pass temporary use by-laws to permit the use
of lands, buildings or structures, on a temporary basis, for any purpose provided that:
a. the proposed use is temporary in nature;
b. the proposed use is compatible with adjacent existing land uses, there is minimal
impact on natural features and land characteristics, or satisfactory measures to
mitigate any adverse impacts will be applied;
c. there will be no adverse impacts on traffic or transportation facilities or services in
the area;
d. adequate access and parking are provided;
e. the use can be removed and the site can be restored to its original condition;
f. adequate sewage disposal and water services are available in compliance with
provincial and regional standards; and
g. it does not jeopardize the long term implementation of the Plan.
5. Zoning By-law
5.1 Within Zoning By-law 84-63, the subject lands are zoned "Holding — Urban Residential
Type One ((H) - R1) Zone". Commercial type uses, are not permitted within Residential
Zones. A temporary use Zoning By-law Amendment is required in order to permit a
Temporary Sales Office on the subject property.
5.2 The proposed rezoning would permit a Temporary Sales Office, for up to a maximum
three years. A site -specific zone would be recommended for the proposal (see
Attachment 1).
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6. Public Notice and Submissions
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6.1 Public notice was given by mail to each landowner within 120 metres of the subject site
and two public meeting signs were installed along the Nash Road and Hancock Road
frontages.
6.2 At the time of writing this report, no public submissions had been received.
7. Agency and Departmental Comments
7.1 The application was circulated to internal departments and external agencies for review
and comments. At the time of writing this report, no adverse comments had been
received related to the proposed temporary use zoning by-law. A subsequent comment
letter coordinating all internal and external comments will be sent to the applicants once
they are received related to the ongoing site plan application
8. Discussion
8.1 The Site Plan Application for the Temporary Sales Office is ongoing. The drawings and
reports have been circulated for review by various departments and agencies. Figure 2
shows an elevation rendering of the temporary sales office. The proposed Temporary
Sales Office is to be serviced by a private and self-contained servicing.
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Figure 2: West Elevation rendering facing Hancock Road
8.2 No sign permit application has been submitted for the Temporary Sales Office. Planning
staff will review any sign permit application in conjunction with the site plan approval
process.
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8.3 A portion of the proposed location for the Temporary Sales Office is regulated by the
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. The applicant should work with the
Conservation Authority on any environmental concerns raised in the regulated area. The
applicant/owner should also provide all requested information with respect to the limit of
the natural heritage features and their vegetation protection zones on the proposed
location to CLOCA. and the Municipality.
8.4 Municipal water and sanitary sewers are not currently serviced to the subject site this
area of Courtice. The proposed Temporary Sales Office is to be serviced by a private
and self-contained servicing (trucked -in water). The portable washroom will be managed
by an outside company. The water supply for the temporary sales office will be
connected to a private non -potable water tank external to the building. A water meter
will not be required. Temporary Sales Office is located approximately 25m from the
existing fire hydrant on Nash Road.
9. Financial Considerations
The recommendations of this report do not have any significant financial implications for
the Municipality
10. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Deputy CAO/Treasurer.
11. Conclusion
Provided there are no significant concerns with the application during the Public
Meeting, Staff recommend the application submitted by Nash Developments Limited to
change the zoning to permit a new temporary home sales office and an associated
parking lot for a maximum of three (3) years be approved.
Staff Contact: Tyler Robichaud, Planner 1, 905-623-3379 ext.2420 or
trobichaud@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Schedule
Interested Parties: The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
Mr. Ore Alade, Nash Developments Limited
Attachment 1 to PDS-001-23
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law 20_-
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 ZBA
2022-0024;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington enacts as follows:
Section 12.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS — URBAN RESIDENTIAL TYPE ONE (R1)
ZONE" is hereby amended by adding a new Special Exception Zone as follows:
1.1 "12.4.103 — URBAN RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION
Notwithstanding Sections 12.1 b i) and 3.26 b., those lands zoned R1-103, as shown on
the Schedules to this By-law may also be used for-
a. Temporary Sales Office in accordance with the regulations set out in sections
12.2 and 3.26 c.
b. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 39 of the Planning Act, 1990, as
amended, a temporary sales office use may be permitted for a period of three (3)
years, ending on January 16t", 2026, after which time the building shall be
removed or demolished unless the temporary use is extended.
2. Schedule `4' to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the
zone designation from "Holding -Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone" to "Urban
Residential Type One Exception (R1-103) Zone" as illustrated on the attached Schedule
`A' hereto.
3. Schedule `A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
4. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Sections 34 and 39 of the Planning Act.
Passed in open session this day of
, 2022
Adrian Foster, Mayor
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
This is Schedule "A" to By-law 2023- , passed this day of , 2023 A.D.
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