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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: March 17, 2025 Report Number: PDS-012-25
Authored By:Tyler Robichaud, Senior Planner
Submitted By:Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services
Reviewed By:Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
File Number:ZBA2024-0022 Resolution#:
Report Subject: Application by Fourteen Estates for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit
one lot for a detached dwelling in Hampton.
Purpose of Report:
The purpose of this report is to provide information and gather input from the public and
Council, as well as recommend approval if there are no signficant concerns raised from the
public. In the event that significant concerns are raised, it is recommended that this matter be
referred back to staff.
Recommendations:
1. That Report PDS-012-25 and any related communication items, be received;
2. That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and
Council with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Honey
Harbour Heights Estates Ltd.;
3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Fourteen Estates be
approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 1 to report PDS-
012-25 be approved; and
4. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-012-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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Report Overview
The Municipality is seeking the public’s input on an application for a proposed a Zoning By-
law Amendment to permit one lot for detached dwelling in Hampton. Should there be no
significant concerns from the public, Staff recommend that the Zoning By-law amendment be
approved. In the event that significant concerns are raised, it is recommended that this
matter be referred back to staff.
1. Application Details
Owner: Honey Harbour Heights Estates Ltd.
Applicant: Fourteen Estates
Proposal: Zoning By-law Amendment
To rezone the subject lands from “Agricultural Exception (A -1)” Zone to an
appropriate zone to permit 1 lot for a detached dwelling.
Area: 0.472 hectares (1.16 acres)
Location: 72 Ormiston Street, north side of Ormiston Street, east of Old Scugog Road in
the Hamlet of Hampton. (see Figure 1)
Roll Number: 18-17-010-120-09700
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Figure 1- Location of Subject Lands
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2. Background
2.1 On September 19, 2024, Honey Harbour Heights Estates Ltd, submitted an application
for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit one lot for a detached dwelling on a 0.472
hectare parcel. The subject lands are situated within the hamlet boundary of Hampton.
2.2 The adjacent properties to the west and east of the subject property are zoned
“Residential Exception (RH-28)” Zone which permits single detached dwellings. The lots
were created by severance in 2013 and have since then have been developed with
detached homes. The zoning on 72 Ormiston Street, as well as the retained 13.849
hectares to the north remained as “Agricultural Exception (A -1)” Zone. The intent was to
allow access to the retained lands from 72 Ormiston Street and from an access to the
east, within the hamlet boundary, shown as a cul-de-sac on Figure 1 for future
development.
2.3 On August 29, 2024 the Committee of Adjustment heard two applications pertaining to
this site. The first was for a Consent application for a lot line adjustment for the lands to
the east to access a well. The second was a Consent application to sever a 0.472
hectare parcel from a 13.849 hectare parcel to permit the creation of one lot. As a
condition of approval of the Consent application, the Owner was required to submit a
zoning by-law amendment application to address the reduction lot area and lot frontage.
In order to clear this condition, a zoning by-law amendment application is to be
approved, and final and binding from Municipal Council.
2.4 The zoning by-law amendment application was deemed complete on November 20,
2024.
3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
3.1 The subject lands are located on the north side of Ormiston Street, east of Old Scugog
Road in the Hamlet of Hampton.
3.2 The lands subject to this rezoning application are 0.472 hectares in area with 30 metres
of frontage and were part of a larger vacant parcel to the north inside the hamlet
boundary. The lands are currently vacant.
3.3 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North: Vacant Agricultural lands.
East: Existing detached residential dwellings on rural residential lots.
South: Existing detached residential dwellings on rural residential lots and Hampton
Public School.
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West: Existing single detached residential dwellings.
4. Provincial Policy
Provincial Planning Statement (PPS 2024)
4.1 The PPS 2024 provides policies to support the creation of a full range of housing, while
respecting the rural character in rural settlement areas. It also encourages the use of
existing infrastructure, protection of the natural environment and creating complete
communities.
4.2 The subject lands are located within a settlement area, where the PPS promotes infill
development and where existing infrastructure, and public services facilities will be
utilized.
4.3 The proposal conforms to the PPS 2024.
5. Official Plan
Durham Region Official Plan (Envision Durham)
5.1 On September 3, 2024, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved Envision
Durham, which is the new Regional Official Plan, with modifications. The Durham
Region Official Plan (Envision Durham) designates the subject lands as” Hamlets”.
5.2 Envision Durham encourages development within hamlets to be compatible with
surrounding uses and the rural landscape consisting of a mix of housing types
appropriate for existing service levels, employment uses and commercial uses that meet
the needs of the residents of the hamlets and the surrounding rural area.
5.3 The Regional Official Plan encourages a wide range of residential dwellings that are
locally appropriate and consistent with the character of the area. The proposed
development supports Regional policies guiding the development of Hamlets by
promoting housing opportunities within an existing neighbourhood area and by
proposing to develop the subject lands in an efficient manner while maintaining an
attractive and contextually appropriate built-form.
5.4 The proposal conforms to Envision Durham.
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Municipality of Clarington Official Plan
5.5 The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands “Hamlet”. New residential lots
in any rural settlement area with or without municipal water shall have a minimum lot
size of 0.4 hectares, must meet the requirements of the Region of Durham Health
Department for private services to ensure there are no adverse impacts for water supply
and quality. Settlement areas are urban areas and rural settlement areas, and include
cities, towns, villages and hamlets. Settlement areas shall be the focus of growth and
development. Land use patterns within settlement areas shall be based on densities
and a mix of land uses. Land use patterns within settlement areas shall also be based
on a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment .
5.6 The subject size is greater than the required lot size of 0.4 hectares and considered an
infill between existing development.
5.7 The proposal conforms with the policies of the Clarington Official Plan.
6. Zoning By-law 84-63
6.1 The subject lands are currently zoned “Agricultural Exception (A-1)” Zone within Zoning
By-law 84-63.
6.2 The “Agricultural Exception (A-1)” zone requires a minimum lot area of 40 hectares and
a minimum street frontage of 100 metres. The severed parcel requires a zoning by-law
amendment application to reduce the area and frontage within the rural settlement
boundary.
7. Summary of Background Studies
7.1 The Consent applications were supported by the Committee of Adjustment, as such no
background studies were required for the rezoning application.
8. Public Notice and Submissions
8.1 Public Notice was mailed to households within 300 metres of the subject lands on
February 24, 2025. One public meeting sign was installed on the subject lands. Details
of the proposed application were also posted on the Municipality’s website (Proposed
development at 72 Ormiston Street, Hampton | Clarington Connected ), and in the
Clarington Connected e-newsletter.
8.2 At the time of writing this report, Staff have not received any comments from the public.
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9. Department and Agency Comments
9.1 The application was circulated to internal departments and external agencies for review
and comments. A list and summary of the agency and internal departments comments
received thus far are shown on Attachment 2 to this report.
10. Discussion
10.1 The proposed residential lot is located within the Hamlet of Hampton and the proposed
residential use represents a form of development encouraged by Provincial, Regional,
and Municipal policies.
10.2 The proposed lot at 72 Ormiston Street was left as “Agricultural Exception (A-1) Zone”
to provide future access to the vacant lands for future development to the north . The
retained lands are outside of the rural settlement boundary and within the Green belt.
The consent application to sever 72 Ormiston does not preclude future development of
the lands to the north. The development potential for these lands is limited to one
primary residential dwelling and accessory buildings and maintains access from the east
side of the retained lands to Ormiston Street.
11. Financial Considerations
11.1 The capital infrastructure required for this development will be negligible given that the
lot will be privately serviced, there are no are sidewalks and the road is already
constructed. The Municipality will be responsible for the major repair, rehabilitation, and
replacement in the future for any capital assets.
12. Strategic Plan
12.1 The proposed development has been reviewed against the three pillars of the
Clarington Strategic Plan 2024-27. Staff gave attention to the priorities of growing
resilient, sustainable, and complete communities and connecting residents through the
design of safe, diverse, inclusive, and vibrant communities. The proposal aligns with
Clarington’s Strategic Plan.
13. Climate Change
13.1 The impact of one single lot will have negligible impacts on climate change.
14. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
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15. Conclusion
15.1 Should there be no significant concerns from the public, Staff recommend that the
application by Honey Harbour Heights Estates Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to
permit one residential lot be approved and the Zoning By-law as shown on Attachment
1 be passed. In the event that significant concerns are raised, it is recommended that
this matter be referred back to staff.
Staff Contact: Tyler Robichaud, Senior Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2420 or
TRobichaud@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Zoning By-law Amendment
Attachment 2 – Departmental and Agency Comments
Interested Parties:
Honey Harbour Heights Estates Ltd.
Fourteen Estates c/o Shawn Rondeau
H.F Grander Co. Ltd. c/o Ralph F. Grander
Attachment 1 to Report PDS-012-25
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law Number 2025-
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 to permit
the development of one lot for a single detached dwelling on the subject lands (ZBA 2024 -
0022).
Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Schedule “7” (Hampton)” to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone designation from:
“Agricultural Exception (A-1) Zone” to “Residential Hamlet (RH) Zone”.
as illustrated on the attached Schedule “A” hereto.
2. Schedule “A” attached hereto shall form part of the By-law.
3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Sections 36 of the Planning Act.
Passed in Open Council this day of March 2025
Adrian Foster, Mayor
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
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This is Schedule "A" to By-law 2025- , passed this day of , 2025 A.D.
Zoning Change From 'A-1' To 'RH'
Hampton ZBA 2024-0022 Schedule 7
Attachment 2 to Report PDS-012-25
Attachment 2 – Agency and Department Comments
The following agencies and internal departments were circulated for comments on the
applications. Below is a chart showing the list of circulated parties and whether or not
we have received comments to date.
Department/Agency Comments
Received
Summary of Comment
Durham Region
Community Growth
and Ec. Dev.
Department
☒ The Region has no objection to the rezoning.
Durham Region Works
Department
☒ Regional Works has no objection to the
rezoning
Durham Region Health ☒ Regional Health Services has no objections.
Clarington Engineering
Development Division
☒ Engineering has no objection to the proposal.
A Lot Grading Plan, Entrance Permit and
approvals from the Health Department will be
required at the Building Permit stage.
CLOCA ☒ No Objections