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DWSWCOURT.REFTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT t
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Meeting: Council File #101_(
Date: Monday, January 29, 1996
Res. #.
Report #: PD -15 -96 ' File #: By -law #
Subject:
REFERRAL OF SOUTH -WEST COURTICE
NEW CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT #59 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE
FORMER TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION BY NEWCASTLE III LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP (OPA 89- 032/C)
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION BY 765400 ONTARIO LIMITED
(OPA 95- 003 /C)
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION BY 289143 ONTARIO LIMITED
(OPA 95- 004 /C)
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended to Council the following:
1. That Report PD -15 -96 be received;
2. That Report PD -47 -95 and Addendum to Report PD -47 -95 be lifted from the table
and received for information;
3. That the application to amend the Official Plan by Stolp Homes
(Newcastle) Developers Inc. (now Newcastle III Limited Partnership) (OPA 89- 032/C)
be approved within the context of the new Clarington Official Plan;
4. That the application to amend the Official Plan by 765400 Ontario Limited (OPA
95- 003 /C) be approved within the context of the new Clarington Official Plan;
5. That the application to amend the Official Plan by 289143 Ontario Limited (OPA
95- 004 /C) be approved within the context of the new Clarington Official Plan;
6. That the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that the Municipality does not
support the approval of a private Official Plan Amendment to the Official Plan of
the former Town of Newcastle for the lands in south -west Courtice.
7. That the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to refer portions of the
Clarington Official Plan as identified in Attachment #1 to the Ontario Municipal
Board;
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8. That the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to refer to the Ontario
Municipal Board the Municipality's application to amend the Durham Regional
Official Plan with respect to the following:
• to amend the designation of Townline Road, south of Bloor Street
as a Type B arterial road;
• to designate a new Highway 401 interchange connecting to
Townline Road;
• to delete the designation of Glennabbey Drive as a Type C arterial
road;
• to delete the designation of Prestonvale Road between Glennabbey
Drive and Bloor Street as a Type C arterial road.
9. That the Solicitor be authorized to request consolidation of the above -noted
referral requests of portions of the Clarington Official Plan and the application to
amend the Durham Regional Official Plan to Ontario Municipal Board Hearings on
referrals of a proposed official plan amendment by Newcastle III Limited
Partnership and a proposed official plan amendment by 289143 Ontario Limited
of the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle (OMB files: O 950017 and O
950165);
10. That Newcastle III Limited Partnership, 765400 Ontario Limited, and 289143
Ontario Limited be requested to detail the proposed phasing of development and
to prepare a Financial Impact Analysis in accordance with Section 5.3.8 of the
Clarington Official Plan; and
11. That the interested parties be notified of Council's decision
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 In January 1992, Council authorized the commencement of the Official Plan
Review. At the time, in order to allow the Review process to be undertaken,
Council also authorized an administrative freeze on the processing of applications
for lands within the expanded urban area boundary as identified in the Durham
Regional Official Plan, save and except the lands of Stolp Homes (Developers)
Inc.(now known as Newcastle III Limited Partnership). These lands were
exempted at the request of the applicant. Council subsequently directed that the
proponents undertake a neighbourhood planning process which culminated in
1994.
1.2 On September 19, 1994, staff forwarded to Committee the proposed Amendment
#59 to the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle which affected lands in
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south -west Courtice. On September 26, 1994, Council referred the matter back
to staff to resolve a number of concerns, including matters raised by residents on
Prestonvale Road.
1.3 Staff reported back on the south -west Courtice planning matters in May, 1995.
Staff report PD -47 -95 (Attachment #3) included a transportation report from Totten
Sims Hubicki Associates, a revised version of proposed Amendment #59 and
proposed Amendment #5 to the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development
Plan. At the meeting on May 29, 1995, Council resolved:
"That Report PD -47 -95 be tabled for consideration during the Official Plan
process."
1.4 In the absence of a decision from the Municipality on their applications, Newcastle
III Limited Partnership and 289143 Ontario Limited referred six related
development applications to the Ontario Municipal Board for hearing.
Newcastle III Limited Partnership referred the following matters:
• Official Plan Amendment application OPA 89 -032/C
• Draft Plan of Subdivision application 18T -89037
• Rezoning application DEV 89 -041
289143 Ontario Limited referred the following matters:
• Official Plan Amendment application OPA 95 -004 /C
• Draft Plan of Subdivision application 18T -95023
• Rezoning application DEV 95 -017
The applications were referred on the basis of Council's refusal to deal with the
applications. The third proponent, 765400 Ontario Limited, has not referred any
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applications to date. They are, however, parry to the Ontario Municipal Board
hearing.
1.5 A Pre - Hearing Conference was held on November 23, 1995. The Board's
Memorandum (Attachment #2) outlines the main issues raised at the Pre - Hearing
Conference, specifically the geographic area covered by the referrals to the
Board, the adequacy of the notice given, the status of the new Clarington Official
Plan and the preference by the Municipality to consolidate all matters relating to
these lands.
1.6 A second Pre - Hearing Conference is scheduled for February 27th, 1996. Among
other matters, the Board will consider the status of the new Clarington Official
Plan and consider the Municipality's request to consolidate any referrals of the
new Official Plan to this hearing.
2. COMMENT
2.1 In respect of the Municipality's concern regarding the adequacy of the notice, the
Board ordered that further notice of hearing be undertaken by the referrers in
consultation with the Municipality. In this regard, the referrers have undertaken
to provide mailed notice to an expanded area which would include all persons
with lands fronting onto Townline Road (south of Olive Avenue), Prestonvale
Road, Glennabbey Drive (west of Prestonvale) and Robert Adams Drive. In
addition staff required a more comprehensive description of the purpose of the
amendment, specifically with respect to the proposed designation of roads.
2.2 With the adoption of the new Clarington Official Plan, the Municipality will have
enacted a planning policy framework for south -west Courtice. In this regard, it is
recommended that the applications filed by Newcastle III Limited Partnership
(OPA 89- 032/C), 765400 Ontario Limited (OPA 95- 003 /C) and 289143 Ontario
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Limited (OPA 95- 004 /C) be approved within the context of the new Clarington
Official Plan.
2.3 It is understood that the referrers intend to proceed with their referral of official
plan amendments to the existing Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle.
They may be seeking a free - standing amendment or secondary plan which would
not be superseded by the new Official Plan.
In light of the scheduled adoption of a new Official Plan for Clarington on January
29, 1996 and the anticipated timing of an approval of the Plan by the Region, it
is no longer appropriate to be amending the existing Official Plan. Accordingly,
the approval of Amendment # 59, which was prepared almost a year ago, is not
desirable. It is recommended that staff report PD -47 -95 and its Addendum be
received for information.
It is also recommended that the Municipality's solicitor be authorized to oppose
any private official plan amendment to the existing Official Plan as submitted by
the referrers to the Ontario Municipal Board for their approval.
2.4 In order to deal with these matters as expeditiously as possible, and avoid the
necessity of a duplication of costly hearings before the Ontario Municipal Board,
it is recommended that portions of the new Official Plan for the area of south -west
Courtice be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board as indicated in Attachment
#1 to this report. The Municipality's solicitor should be authorized to request
consolidation of the new Official Plan to the hearing of the referral requests by
Newcastle III Limited Partnership and 289143 Ontario Limited. This
recommendation is consistent with the position taken by Council on May 29, 1995
when Council resolved to table staff Report PD -47 -95 to the consideration of the
Official Plan process.
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2.5 In addition, there are certain matters contained in the Municipality's request to
amend the Durham Regional Official Plan which are related to the transportation
network in south -west Courtice. This includes:
• the designation of Townline Road, south of Bloor Street as a Type B
arterial road;
• the designation of a new Highway 401 interchange connecting to
Townline Road;
• deleting the designation of Glennabbey Drive as a Type C arterial
road;
• deleting the designation of Prestonvale Road between Glennabbey
Drive and Bloor Street as a Type C arterial road.
The Municipality's application to the Region for the above - referenced amendments
to the Durham Regional Official Plan should also be referred to the Ontario
Municipal Board and be consolidated with this hearing.
2.6 A critical consideration for the Municipality regarding the development
applications in south -west Courtice are the financial implications and the possible
prematurity of the proposed plans of subdivision. It is staff's hope that with the
approval of the new Official Plan that many of the issues can be narrowed.
One of the most effective tools to deal with the Municipality's concerns regarding
the impact of development in south -west Courtice is the preparation of a Financial
Impact Analysis as contemplated with Section 5.3.8 of the new Official Plan. It
is recommended that the three applicants be requested to undertake a Financial
Impact Analysis which would address the method of phasing development in this
area. The terms of reference for such an analysis would be undertaken in
consultation with the Region and various internal Departments.
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2.7 There are other parties to the Ontario Municipal Board hearing, including the
Region of Durham, the City of Oshawa, Courtice Heights Developments and
certain residents. Any resolution will require staff to consider the issues of all
parties. It is highly unlikely that a hearing can be avoided but the number of
issues in dispute can be reduced. In this regard, staff have arranged for meetings
with various parties to the hearing to explore ways to reduce the number of issues
related to these developments.
3. CONCLUSION
3.1 The adoption of the new Clarington Official Plan will provide for land use
designations and policies for south -west Courtice. As such, it provides a current
planning framework which is the result of an extensive technical work and broad
public consultation. The new Official Plan allows for the approval of the
proponents' official plan amendment applications in the context of the new Plan
and it will allow for the evaluation of the proponents' subdivision and zoning
applications in this area.
3.2 Given the timing of the scheduled hearing of the Ontario Municipal Board, it is
critical to ensure that the Municipality's new Official Plan and the relevant
proposed amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan be referred and
consolidated to this same hearing.
3.3 Staff are hopeful that the issues before the Board can be reduced significantly
before the hearing.
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Respectfully submitted,
e
Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning
and Development
DC *FW *df
22 January 1996
Reviewed by,
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W.H. Stockwell
Chief Administrative
Officer
Attachment #1 - Referral Request
Attachment #2 - Order of Ontario Municipal Board from first Pre - Hearing Conference
Attachment #3 - Report PD -47 -95 and Addendum
Interested persons to be notified of Council's decision:
Mike & Lori McNair
361 Southridge Street
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1 H 8A4
Robert & Josette Rene
873 Grandview Drive South
OSHAWA, Ontario. L1 H 8G9
Mr. Jack Crosbie
60 Centurian Drive
Suite 219
MARKHAM, Ontario.
William & Sharon Marritt
1429 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 2P2
S. & M. Found
1246 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 2N9
Sam & Betty McNair
601 Down Crescent
L3R 8T6 OSHAWA, Ontario. L1 H 7X9
Bill Reid
602 Down Crescent
OSHAWA, Ontario. L1 H 7X9
Mr. K. Tunney
Tunney Planning
340 Byron Street South
Suite 200
WHITBY, Ontario. L1 N 4P8
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Mr. Terry Wertepny, Planner
City of Oshawa
Planning and Development
50 Centre Street South
OSHAWA, Ontario. L1 H 3Z7
Glen Maughan
608 Down Crescent
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1 H 7X9
K. Gray
751 Down Crescent
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1 H 7K9
M. Freedman
Hampton House
7111 Dufferin Street
THORNHILL, Ontario. L4J 2K2
Paul & Vicki Groeneveld
1463 Bloor Street East
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 C 3K3
G. Bennie
1236 Delmark Court
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1 H 8K6
Mr. Hugh A. Neil
2111 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 2S2
Ann Mittag
41 Turnberry Crescent
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 1A3
W.S. Penfound
2320 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario, L1 E 2S1
Mrs. Moore
603 Down Crescent
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1 H 7X9
A. White
5 Bruntsfield Street
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 1A5
Casper Jarvis
109 Glenabbey Drive
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 2137
John Stezik
125 Glenabbey Drive
COURTICE, Ontario. L1 E 2137
Tony Schuliga
49 Central Park Road South
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1 H 5W5
Resident
120 Turnberry Crescent
COURTICE, Ontario,
L1 E 2S1
Tom & Sharon Fleming
83 Glenabbey Drive
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 1138
Resident
1440 Bloor Street
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 2N6
Resident
38 Pinedale Crescent
COURTICE, Ontario. L1 E 106
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Resident
Steve Zakem
3432 Tooley's Road
Ida Assogna
COURTICE, Ontario.
Aird & Berlis
L1 E 2K7
181 Bay Street
A. Miyanji
Suite 1800, BCE Place
Resident
TORONTO, Ontario.
105 Glenabbey Drive
M5J 2T9
COURTICE, Ontario.
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 2136
Alan Baylis
1536 Bloor Street
Group 6, Box 49
Walter Fracz
R.R. #6
2212 Trulls Road
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario.
COURTICE, Ontario. L1 E 2N2
L1 C 3K7
Ron & Penny Elson
Kevin Fudge
1225 Norman Court
10 Bruntsfield Street
OSHAWA, Ontario. L1 H 7X2
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 1B4
A. Miyanji
38 Vanwat Drive
Susan Ostler
SCARBOROUGH, Ontario. M1 G 1G7
2589 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario.
R. Gossman
L1 E 1W1
1536 Bloor Street
COURTICE, Ontario. Li E 2S2
Ms. Debra Clarke
Valiant Property Management
Sidney Worden
177 Nonquon Road, 20th Floor
1592 Prestonvale Road
OSHAWA, Ontario.
COURTICE, Ontario. L1 E 2N8
L1 G 3S2
W. D. Manson Anna D'Alesandro, President
W.D.M. Consultants AVD Planning
20 Clematis Road 3800 Steeles Avenue West
WILLOWDALE, Ontario. Suite 202, West Building
M2J 4X2 WOODBRIDGE, Ontario.
L4L 4G9
Mike Luchka
714 Hickory Street Robert S. Merrin
WHITBY, Ontario. 21 Living Court
L1 N 3Y2 COURTICE, Ontario.
L1 E 2V6
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Hugh Saunders
The Saunders Group
19 Prince George Drive
Etobicoke, Ontario.
M9A 1X9
William Jones
2645 Pretonvale Road
Courtice, Ontario.
L1 E 2R9
765400 Ontario Ltd.
c/o Ed Goldstein
Alliston Heights Development Corp.
25 St. Dennis Drive
Suite 100
Don Mills, Ontario.
M3C 1 E6
Andrew Allison
Assistant Regional Solicitor
605 Rossland Road East
Box 623
Whitby, Ontario.
L1 N 6A3
R. Evans, Solicitor
City of Oshawa
50 Centre Street
Oshawa, Ontario.
11H 3Z7
Peter Van Loon
Fraser & Beatty
P.O. Box 100
1 First Canadian Place
Toronto, Ontario.
M5X 1 B2
Robert Cowle
2682 Prestonvale Road
Courtice, Ontario.
L1 E 2R9
ATTACHMENT #1
REFERRAL REQUEST ON MATTERS IN SOUTH -WEST COURTICE
1. The portion of Map A2, Land Use, Courtice Urban Area as identified on Appendix
1.
2. The road designations identified on Map B2, Transportation, Courtice Urban Area
as identified on Appendix 2.
3. Sections 3.2.3, 5.1.1 to 5.3.12, 9.1.1 to 9.5.6, 14.4.1 to 14.4.4, 18.2.1 to 18.4.5,
20.1.1 to 20.2.6 and 23.10.1 to 23.12.4 as they apply to the lands identified on
Appendix 1.
4. Sections 19. 1.1 to 19.7.2, 19.9.1, 19.10.1 to 19.10.2 as they apply to the lands
identified on Appendix 2.
APPENDIX No. 1
TO REFERRAL REQUEST
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LANDS REQUES!
MAP A2
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COMM URBAN ARFA
RECOMMENDED OFFICIAL PLAN
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
NOVEMBER 1995
DB # � FOLIO #
ORDER ISSUE DATE
DEC 19 1995
OB # Vt!,Y FOLIO #
Ontario
j Ontario Municipal Board
Commission des affaires municipales de ('Ontario
At the request of Newcastle I Limited Partnership
and Newcastle II Limited Partnership, the Regional
Municipality of Durham has referred to the Ontario
Municipal Board under subsection 22(1) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. 'P.13, Council's
fl'sal or n glact to adopt a j j-c)pose i a'ri iendinent
to the Official Plan for the Municipality of
Clarington to redesignate the lands located east of
Townline Road, north and south of Bloor Street,
west of Prestonvale Road, being Parts 33, 34, 35,
Concession 1 and 2 to permit the development of
a residential plan of subdivision
Region's File No. 54139
OMB File No. O 950017
At the request of Newcastle I Limited Partnership
ai ru; Ii Lirriked Partnership, the Regional
Municipality of Durham has referred to the Ontario
Municipal Board under subsection 51(15) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, a proposed
Plan of Subdivision on lands composed of Part of
Lot 35 and Part of Road Allowance between Lots
34 and 35, Concession 1, in the Municipality of
Clarington
Region File No. 18T -89037
OMB File No. S 950018
Newcastle I Limited Partnership and Newcastle II
Limited Partnership has appealed to the Ontario
Municipal Board under subsection 34(11) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, from Council's
refusal or neglect to enact a proposed amendment
to Zoning By -law 84 -63 of the Municipality of
Clarington to rezone the lands located on Part of
Lot 35 and Part of Road Allowance between Lots
34 and 35, Concession 1 from "Agriculture" to R1,
R2, R2 -X, R3 and EP to implement the draft
residential plan of subdivision 18T -89037
OMB File No. Z 950060
ATTACH tNT +2
0950017 0950165
S950018 S950070
Z 950060 Z 950158
DEC 1 1 1595
MUNICIP!1 11TY OF Ct� :I?INGTON
F'LMiNt "; D%PARTNi%NT
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At the request of 289143 Ontario Limited, the
Regional Municipality of Durham has referred to
the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection
22(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13,
Council's refusal or neglect to adopt a proposed
amendment to the Official Plan for the Municipality
of Clarington to redesignate the lands located east
of Townline Road, north and south of Bloor Street,
writ cf i �rasto Iva a F.0 U, Bing Parts 33, %J 35,
Concession 1 and 2 to permit development of a
proposed residential plan of subdivision
Region's File No. 54317
OMB File No. O 950165
At the request of 289143 Ontario Limited, the
Regional Municipality of Durham has referred to
the Ontario Municipal Board under subsection
51(15) of the Planning Act, R.S.0.1990, c. P. 13,
a proposed Plan of Subdivision on lands
composed of Paii of Lot 34 and Parr of the Road
Allowance between Lots 34 and 35, Concession 1,
Municipality of Clarington
Region's File No. 18T -95023
OMB File No. S 950070
289143 Ontario Limited has appealed to the
Ontario Municipal Board under subsection 34(11)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, from
Council's refusal or neglect to enact a proposed
amendment to Zoning By -law 84 -93 of the
Municipality of Clarington to rezone the lands
located in Part of Lot 34 and Part of Road
Allowance between Lots 34 and 35, Concession 1,
from "Agriculture" to R1, R2, R2 -X, R3, R3 -5 and
EP to implement the draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-
95023
OMB File No. Z 950158
O 950017 et al
- 3 - O 950017 et al
COUNSEL:
S. Diamond for Newcastle III Partnership (is this right ?)
S. Zakem for 289143 Ontario Limited
R. Evans for the City of Oshawa
D. Hefferon for the Municipality of Clarington
A. Allison for Regional Municipality of Durham
P. Van Loan for Courtice Heights Development,
a partnership of Claret Investments and
Rexgate Holdings Limited
AGENT:
H. Saunders
for 765400 Ontario Limited
MEMORANDUM OF A PRE - HEARING CONFERENCE delivered by
B. A. HEIDENREICH on November 23 1995 and ORDER OF THE BOARD
This pre- hearing conference established the parties to the hearing as listed above
and the following participants.
H. Neil 2111 Prestonvale Road, Courtice, Ontario L1 E 2S2 (905) 436 -2776
B. Cowie 2682 Prestonvale Road, Courtice, Ontario L1 E 2R9
The City of Oshawa, while requesting party status, expressed an interest in the
hearing that will be limited to transportation issues.
A number of matters were raised at the outset with respect to:
• the geographic area covered by the referrals to the Board;
• the status of the new Official Plans for the Municipality and the Region;
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O 950017 et al
• adequacy of the notice given with respect to the pre- hearing conference;
• a preference by the Municipality to consolidate all matters relating to these lands.
Since some of these questions may be resolved as the Municipality's Official Plan
proceeds through the planning process, no motions were entertained at this time. A further
pre- hearing conference will be held on T-,,nadls.., ICc+hr.�,�:�r` 'a7 �l1AL�` s�+ �!1•f�fl n w+ !n +4O—
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Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Bowmanville to finalize procedural directions that will
cover:
list of issues
witnesses
order of proceedings
production and service of documents
consolidation of all matters
Motions
The hearing on the referrals is scheduled for July 2, 1996 starting at 10:00 a.m. in the
Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Bowmanville and five (5) weeks have been set aside.
This date is peremptory.
Further notice will be undertaken by the referrers in consultation with the Municipality
to be served at least thirty (30) days prior to the pre- hearing conference.
Motions to be considered at the pre- hearing conference are to be served according
to the Board's Rule 11.
The Board so orders.
This member is not seized.
B. A. HEIDENREICH
MEMBER
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
` ATTACHMENT #3
DN:STOL- ADD.GPA
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting: Council Meeting File # : X01
Date: Monday, May 29, 19 9 5 Res. #
Addend o
Report #: PD- -7- OPA 87 -28/C, OPA 89 -32/C, NPA 8E)Y / S,
Subject: NPA 91- 041 /CS, NPA 94- 01 /CSW
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT #59 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE FORMER TOWN
OF NEWCASTLE
SOUTH -WEST COURTICE SECONDARY PLAN (NPA 94- 01 /CSW)
AMENDMENT #5 TO THE COURTICE SOUTH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
APPLICANT: NEWCASTLE I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND NEWCASTLE II
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (formerly Stolp Homes
(Newcastle) Developers)
FILE NO.:_ OPA 89 -32/C
APPLICANT: 765400 ONTARIO LIMITED
FILE NOES.: OPA 95- 003 /C, NPA 87- 04 /CS, NPA 91 -04 /CS
APPLICANT: 289143 ONTARIO LIMITED
FILE NOES.: OPA 95 -004 /C
It is respectfully recommended to Council the following:
1. THAT Addendum to Report PD -47 -95 be received;
2. THAT should. Council decide to approve Amendment #59 to the Official
Plan of the former Town of Newcastle, that Section 6.8.2 (iii)(c)
and Section 10.3.4.2 be modified in accordance with the Attachments
to this Report.
REPORT:
1. As a result of the delegations made at the General Purpose and
Administration. Committee on May 15, 1995, staff have further
reviewed the proposed Amendment #59 contained as Attachment #5 to
Report PD- 47 -95. Two modifications are proposed as follows:
i) With respect to concerns raised by Mr. Stephen Diamond about
the phasing policies contained in proposed Section 6.8.2
(iii)(c), a modification is proposed to remove the words
"priority for" with respect to intensification and infilling.
This would ensure greenfield development is not considered a
lower priority than intensification and infilling.
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REPORT TO COUNCIL PAGE 2
ii) With respect to concerns raised about school site design
policies, it has been staff's intent to ensure that the
elementary school is functionally and symbolically the central
element of the neighbourhood. This necessitates that the
school is visually prominent from the street and not
substantially hidden behind houses. It would be desirable for
schools to have frontage on two sides but as a minimum, at
least one full side should have street frontage. On this
basis, staff was proposing that a minimum frontage for the
school should be 25% of the site perimeter. However, in
response to the submission of Mr. Diamond requesting greater
flexibility on this issue, it is proposed that the policy be
less prescriptive and indicate that "generally" the frontage
shall be at least 25% of the site perimeter (see Attachment
#2). This would allow for some reduction from the 25%
standard but ensure that the principle of visual prominence is
adhered to.
2. The changes are indicated on the attachments to this report.
3. With respect to all other issues raised by residents and
proponents, staff's position remains unchanged.
Respectfully submitted,
Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning
and Development
FW *df
18 May 1995
Attachment #1
Attachment 12
Reviewed by,
W.S. Stockwell
Chief Administrative
Officer
ATTACHMENT #1
ii) In Section 6.1.2 (i)(c), replacing the number "20,000" with
"31, 000".
iii) In Section 6.3.2 (ii)(a), replacing the words "Black, Farewell
and Harmony Creek Systems" with the words "Black,
Farewell, Harmony and Robinson Creek Systems ".
iv) In Section 6.7.2 (v), (b) replacing the words "Type A and B
arterial roads" with the words "Type A, B and C arterial
roads ".
v) In Subsection 6.8.2 (iii)(c), replacing it with the following:
"c) The phasing of residential development in the Courtice
Urban Area shall be based on the following principles:
the sequential development of lands and the
prohibition of leap- frogging;
the priority for development in or adjacent to
the Community Central Area shown in this Plan;
the economic use and extension of all services;
the - priority -for intensification and infilling
development; and
increased density for new neighbourhoods
having regard for the physical integration with
existing residential areas.
In the review of an application for draft plan of
subdivision, the Municipality shall have regard for
these policies and where necessary impose
appropriate conditions of draft approval to implement
the policies of this section."
vi) Delete the existing Section 6.8.2 (iv) and replace it as follows;
"iv) Council may declare a residential plan of subdivision
premature if any of the following conditions apply:
a) the plan of subdivision does not meet the
phasing principles of Section 6.82(iii)(c);
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ATTACHMENT #2
architectural prominence reflective of this role. Elementary school sites
shall be designed to meet the requirements of the respective school
boards and the following:
• a Fn`nimum site size of generally 2.4 ha; and
• a minimum frontage generally comprising at least 25% of the site
perimeter.
10.3.4.3 A Public secondary school site has been identified in Neighbourhood 2A
to serve the south -west portion of the Courtice Urban Area including this
Neighbourhood.
10.3.5 PARKS
10.3.5.1 Parks shall be developed in accordance with the policies of the Official
Plan. The acquisition of these lands will be made as a dedication under the
Planning Act and the provisions of the Official Plan.
10.3.5.2 Community Park
A Community Park to serve this and other Courtice Neighbourhoods has
been designated in the southerly portion of Courtice in the vicinity of Bloor
Street and Prestonvale Road.
10.3.5.3 Neighbourhood Park
One Neighbourhood Park of 3.8 ha is required and shall be located in
proximity to the elementary schools. The approximate location of a central
neighbourhood park is shown on Schedule 10 -211. A more precise location
will be determined at the subdivision stage.
10.3.5.4 Parkettes
Three parkettes are to be located in this neighbourhood as shown on
Schedule 10 -2 ". The purpose of these parkettes is to provide park space
where walking distances to the Neighbourhood Park exceed 400 m. One
parkette is to be located within the Planning Precinct as described in
Section 10.3.9 of this Plan.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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PUBLIC MEETING
Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committi
Date: Monday, May 15, 1995
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Subject: OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT #59 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE FORMER TOWN
OF NEWCASTLE
SOUTH -WEST COURTICE SECONDARY PLAN (NPA 94 -01 /CSW)
AMENDMENT #5 TO THE COURTICE SOUTH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
APPLICANT: NEWCASTLE I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND NEWCASTLE II
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (formerly Stolp Homes
(Newcastle) Developers)
FILE NO.: OPA 89 -32/C
APPLICANT: 765400 ONTARIO LIMITED
FILE NO'S.: OPA 95- 003 /C, NPA 87- 04 /CS, NPA 91 -04 /CS
APPLICANT: 289143 ONTARIO LIMITED
FILE NOES.: OPA 95 -004 /C
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD -47 -95 be received for information;. and,
2. THAT Council provide direction with respect to the options outlined
in Section 9 of this report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Official Plan Amendment applications have been filed by Newcastle
I Limited Partnership and Newcastle II Limited Partnership (OPA 89-
32/C), 765400 Ontario Limited (OPA- 95- 003 /C) and 289143 Ontario
Limited (OPA 95- 004 /C). -"
• Council exempted the first applicant from the administrative freeze
on the processing of applications in the expansion areas during the
period of the .Official Plan Review. Consequently, the South -West
Courtice Neighbourhood Planning Study was undertaken by three
proponents.
• Two planning documents are forwarded for Councils consideration as
a result of this planning study and public consultation:
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- Amendment #59 to the Official Plan, incorporating a Secondary
Plan for the South -West Courtice Neighbourhood
- Amendment #5 to the Courtice South Neighbourhood Plan.
• In consideration of an earlier report on September 19, 1994,
Council referred the report back to Staff to undertake additional
work in resolving various issues.
• All issues regarding the siting of the elementary schools,
neighbourhood park and the impact of the amount of fill have been
resolved.
• The Secondary School site in Neighbourhood 2A is located to the
satisfaction of the Municipality and the School Board. An
alternative school site was investigated and deemed unacceptable by
the School Board.
• A community park site has been indicated symbolically in the area
south of Bloor Street and east of Prestonvale Road. Municipal
Staff and the landowner, 289143 Ontario Limited, have not agreed on
a specific location for this park. These lands are also subject of
a separate Official Plan Amendment application to permit
residential uses on these lands.
• Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH) was retained by the Planning Department
in December, 1994 to undertake a traffic impact assessment and
review the concerns related to Prestonvale Road. TSH concluded.
that the proposed residential development would result in impacts
which cannot be accommodated without improvements on the regional
and local road network. Traffic from the Courtice South Employment
Area in the future will further increase the need for capacity on
the road network.
• TSH has confirmed Staff's recommendation that Prestonvale Road is
essential as a Type C arterial. It would cost up to $1 million to
redesign Prestonvale Road as a local road and upgrade Robert Adams
Drive as a Type C arterial; this is not practical nor desirable
since it would simply transfer the problems to less desirable
roads. As currently proposed, the volume of traffic would at least
be shared by both Prestonvale Road and Robert Adams Drive.
• As the result of Council's decision to retain Prestonvale Road as
a local road, Staff cannot support the adoption of Amendment #59 as
currently drafted in Attachment #5. If Council .adopts the
recommendations of the Director of Public Works contained in Report
WD- 22 -95, appropriate revisions will be required to the amendment
document.
• The developers group had a number of concerns with the text of the
proposed amendment, most notably with the phasing and prematurity
policies of Section 6.8.2 (iii) (c) and 6.8.2 (iv) . Staff have made
several modifications, but, the developers group remain opposed to
these policies.
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• The developers group raised concerns with the interpretation
policies which would result in this Amendment being superseded by
the new Clarington Official Plan. In order to address this
concern, the Neighbourhood Development Plan has been transformed
into a Secondary Plan (a statutory document under the Planning Act)
which-is to be carried forward into the new Official Plan.
• The proposed amendments deal_ only with the principle of
development. The processing of the plans of subdivision and
rezoning are premature at this point due to the substantial
servicing requirements not incorporated into either the Region's or
the Municipality's development charges.
1. APPLICATIONS
1.1 Newcastle I Limited Partnership and Newcastle II Limited
Partnership (referred to in this report as NLP)
Stolp Homes (Newcastle) Developers submitted an Officiai Plan
Amendment application (File No. OPA 89 -32/C) to amend the
Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle to include the
subject lands in the Courtice Urban Area and to designate
their lands for residential and related uses. This
application was subsequently assumed by NLP. The subdivision
and rezoning applications, which will be considered
independently at a later date, propose 168 single- detached
units, 130 semi- detached or link units, and 189 townhouse
units. This application also proposes sites for a separate
school, public school and a parkette.
1.1.1 Location and Area
The subject site is located on the south side of Regional Road.
No. 22 (Bloor Street), immediately east of Townline Road. It
is a 30.5 hectare parcel of land in part Lot 35, Concession 1,
former Township of Darlington (Attachment #1).
1.2. 765400 Ontario Limited
1.2.1 The application (File No. OPA 95- 003 /C) seeks to amend the
Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle to allow
residential development of 450 units. The subdivision and
rezoning applications, which will be considered independently
at a later date, propose 105 single detached units, 158 semi
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detached .or link units, 38 street townhouse units and 149
block townhouse units. This application also proposes a site
for a public elementary school and a reserved block for a
-portion of the
proposed "planning precinct" which will accommodate a
convenience plaza, church, parkette and medium and high
density housing.
1.2.2 Location and Area
The subject site is located in Part Lots 33 and 34, Concession
2, former Township of Darlington. The site is approximately
25 hectares of a total holding of 33 hectares (Attachment #1) .
1.3 289143 Ontario Limited {
1..3.1 Application
The application (File No. OPA 95- 004 /C) seeks to amend the
Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle to allow
residential development of 318 units. The subdivision and
rezoning applications, which will be considered independently
at a later date, propose 166 single units, 134 semi - detached
or link units, and 18 street townhouse units. This
application also proposes a site for a neighbourhood park,
parkette, and a reserved block for a portion of the "planning
precinct" which will accommodate a convenience plaza, church,
parkette and medium and high density housing.
1.3.2 Location and Area
The subject site is located between Part Lots 34 and 36,
Concession 1, former Township of Darlington. The site is
approximately 27 hectares in size (Attachment #1).
2. BACKGROUND
These applications and the planning study for the South -West
Courtice Area have a long and_ extensive history which is summarized
below.
Apr /89 - Official Plan Amendment application was filed by
Stolp Homes (Newcastle) Developers, subsequently.
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assumed by NLP, for the expansion of the urban area.
south -west of the current urban limit.
Jun.5 /91 - Regional Official Plan expanded the Courtice Urban
Area and designated these lands as a Living Area.
As a result, a Regional Official Plan Amendment was
deemed not necessary.
Jan.27/92 - Council exempted NLP from the administrative freeze
on the processing of applications in the expansion
areas during the period of the Official Plan
Review.
Jun.15/92 In order to consider the NLP application for a plan
of subdivision, the Official Plan required the
preparation and adoption of a neighbourhood
development plan. Due to time constraints for
Staff, the applicant and several landowners offered
to undertake the study. Staff prepared and provided
the Terms of Reference (Report PD- 150 -92) for the
study.
Nov /92 - Applicant completed a Background Report and
accompanying Environmental Resource Analysis
Report. In addition, an Options Report was
completed which presented four options for the
neighbourhood. These reports were circulated to
various agencies to receive comments. '
Feb.17/93 - Open House was held by Tunney Planning for the
general public at the Courtice Secondary School.
Oct /93 - Tunney Planning produced a Draft Neighbourhood
Plan.
Dec.1 /93 - Public Workshop was held by Tunney Planning on the
Draft Neighbourhood Plan on December 1,., 1993 at the
Courtice Secondary School.
Dec /93 - Revised Consultant's Draft Neighbourhood Plan was
submitted by the applicant and circulated to
various agencies for comments.
Mar.7 /94 - Municipality undertakes a Public Meeting to present
the consultant's Recommended Draft Neighbourhood
Plan at the General Purpose and Administration
(GPA) Committee (PD- 23 -94).
Sep.19/94 - Public Meeting held before GPA Committee on the
proposed: Amendment #59, Staff recommended
Neighbourhood Plan, and, Amendment #5 to the
Courtice South-Neighbourhood Plan.
Sep.26/94 - Council passed a resolution to refer Staff Report
PD- 110 -94 back to Staff to address all concerns
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which were raised by residents and councillors at
the Public Meeting held on September 19, 1994.
Oct.24/94 - NLP filed a private official plan amendment
application with the Region of Durham to request
that OPA 89 -32/C and 18T -89037 be referred to the
Ontario Municipal Board.
Dec /94 - Municipality engaged Totten Sims Hubicki Associates
to undertake a review of the transportation network
for the residential and employment areas in the
area of Courtice.
NLP's application is referred to the Ontario
Municipal Board.
Feb - Mar /95 - Chief Administrative Officer conducted four
meetings with Staff and the developers group to
resolve the outstanding issues.
Mar.-20/95 - Staff made a presentation to GPA Committee
regarding the outstanding issues and the results of
the transportation study undertaken by Totten Sims
Hubicki Associates.
3. EXISTING LAND USES
3.1 The entire planning area is rural in character with agriculture
being the predominant use. A major agricultural operation is
located in the south -west corner of the study area. This is a
mixed farm operation including hogs and crops. Also found in the
planning area is a horse boarding facility. The remaining
agriculture uses consist of various crops. Two parcels totalling
34 hectares, which were formerly used for agricultural purposes,
are now vacant.
There are a total of nine dwellings in the planning area. Six
houses are presently or were formerly associated with farm
operations. The remaining three units are on half hectare estate
type lots which may have been severed from the adjacent farms as
retirement lots.
Other land uses in the planning area include a telephone
communication tower located on a 0.70 ha site along Townline Road
and a cemetery occupying an 8.35 ha site at the south end of the
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4. SURROUNDING LAND USES
4.1 The planning area is surrounded by the following.land uses:
North - The existing Courtice Major Urban Area, consisting of
predominantly single family dwellings.
East - Agricultural uses along with rural non -farm residences.
South - Two rail lines and Highway 401 are located to the
immediate south of the Study Area.
West - A low density residential area and .vacant lands is found
along the west side of Townline Road in the City of
Oshawa.
5. OVERVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
5.1 The South -West Courtice Planning Study y undertaken to
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incorporate additional lands into the Courtice Urban Area. This
resulted in expanding existing Neighbourhood 2A and adding a new
Neighbourhood 4 (Attachment, #2). This is accomplished through the
following planning instruments:
i) Official Plan Amendment #59 which now incorporates the South -
West Courtice Neighbourhood Secondary Plan (Attachment #6);
and,
ii) Amendment #5 to the Courtice South Neighbourhood. Plan
(Attachment #5).
The Planning Study covered an area of 154 hectares (380 acres) of
which 124 hectares (306 acres) is in the new Neighbourhood 4. Some
of the relevant- statistics about the planned land uses are as
follows:
Estimated Housing Units
low density
medium density
medium -high density
Total
Gross Residential Density
(Units per Hectare)
(Units per Acre)
Estimated Population
Estimated Student Yield
Public Elementary
Separate Elementary
Total
517
Neighbourhood 4
1355
350
160
1865
15
6.07
5900
563
295
858
2A -South
280.
80
0
360
15
6.07
1200
115
61
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Public Secondary
Separate Secondary
Total
Planned Schools
Public Elementary
Separate Elementary
Public Secondary
Parkland
Neighbourhood Park
Parkettes
Commercial
Convenience Centre
Corner Stores
187 36
59 7
246 43
2.42 ha 2.42 hal
2.42 ha n/a
n/a 6.07 ha
3.9 ha n/a
1.7 ha n/a
0.2 ha
Permitted in Residential
Areas
6. AGENCY COMMENTS
6.1 At various stages in the Study, the South -West Courtice
Neighbourhood Plan was circulated to obtain comments from other
departments and agencies. After the September 19, 1994, the
revised South -West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan and Amendments #5
and #59 were circulated, however, some agencies did not provide
comments on the latest documents. The following is a summary of the
comments provided to date.
6.2 Clarington Public Works
Clarington Public Works Department reviewed the consultant's
recommended South -West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan (December, 1993)
and provided a number of detailed comments. Since the September
19, 1994 meeting, the Public Works Department has been engaged in
ongoing discussions with other consultants to resolve outstanding
issues. The issues are discussed later in Section 8.
6.3 Clarington Community Services
The Community Services commented as follows:
• the need for parkettes should be addressed in the text, but
should not be shown on the Secondary Plan Map;
• overland flow shall not be located on, but, may abut parkland;
and,
• continuation of the recreational trail east of Prestonvale
Road shall be done in connection with any upgrading of this
road and may be considered as a grade separation.
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Due to ongoing discussions with Planning Staff and the landowners
group, the Community Services Department is now satisfied with the
proposed Official Plan Amendment.
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6.4 Clarington Fire Department
The Clarington Fire Department expressed concerns with the response
time to the Courtice south area. In ideal conditions, full time
firefighters can respond to the area in 6 -8 minutes, but, this time
barely meets the 4 -6 minutes that the Department strives for. The
ideal recommended response time for urban areas is 3 -5 minutes.
Response time to the area by part time firefighters (from 6:00 p.m.
- 6:00 a.m.) is approximately 9 -10 minutes.
Future residential growth and industrial growth will probably
necessitate a fire station in the Courtice Road / Baseline'Road or
Baseline Road/ Prestonvale Road area to insure quick response time.
The only other alternative to address this concern, is to ensure
that full time Staff are available 24 hours a day prior to growth
and expansion in the Bloor Street /Prestonvale Road /Townline Road
areas. This issue is discussed in.Section 8.8 of this report.
6.5 Central Lake Ontario - Conservation Authority
Comments provided by CLOCA in November 1994, indicated that CLOCA
does not have any objection to the proposed Plan. CLOCA did note
the following:
• Section 5.1 of Plan generally addresses CLOCA's previous
concerns regarding the Robinson Creek West Tributary;
• development proponents are required for revegetation of the
tributary corridor as a condition of development;
• current estimation of the required stormwater management
facilities may have to be enlarged, once the final design of
the ponds is completed;
• deletion of reference to specific allotted area for the
facility provides greater flexibility to accommodate the
evolvement of an appropriate final design of the required
stormwater management facilities; and,
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• polices for Sections 6.8.2 (v) , (vi) , and (vii) promote a,
coordinated approach towards a phased implementation of the
required stormwater management works.
6.6 Separate School Board
The Separate School Board is satisfied with the- proposed
school /park campus indicated on the Neighbourhood Plan. It
indicated no objection to the amount of fill being used, but, the
Board will exercise some control over the method of construction.
6.7 Public School Board
The Public School Board noted that they are:
• concerned with the amount of fill required on the site and
consequently, would require engineered fill that will accept
standard building footings without having to ,excavate to
undisturbed soil;
• concerned with a ditch /trench.approximately two metres deep
between the two proposed school sites;
• requesting that the property comply with the Elementary School
Site Standards from the Boards Standards and Design Guide;
and,
• unsure as to the format of the elementary school site and
consequently, requests that six acres be allowed for the site.
6.8 Recional Public Works
Regional Public Works previously provided comments on the
Consultant's Recommended Neighbourhood Plan (December 1993) and
these include:
• servicing limits for this neighbourhood are controlled by the
depth of the existing sanitary sewer on Grandview Drive in
Oshawa and consequently, the Region will only accept a gravity
drainage catchment area to this sewer;
• Region of Durham-will permit the reconstruction of a portion
of the existing Grandview Drive sanitary sewer at the
applicable developer's expense so that a larger gravity
catchment area can be accommodated with the Neighbourhood;
• proposed east -west collector should be aligned with Grandview
Drive;
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• signalization is recommended on Bloor Street intersecting with
Townline Road, Robert Adams Drive extension and Prestonvale
Road;
• servicing for the southern portion of Neighbourhood 4 will,be,
the subject of a future study which will include`'` th"e'
interchange with Highway 401, a weigh station and an access.', ,.
for General Motors from the south side of Highway 401;
• Regional Works Department would not consider the installation
of sanitary sewers at a depth greater than 7.5 m to provide
gravity drainage for lands. external to the Grandview Sub -Trunk
system; and,
• they have reviewed the geotechnical investigation report and
preliminary sanitary servicing plans and are satisfied that
engineered fill can be placed and gravity sanitary sewers can
be extended to the southeast quadrant of the NLP lands.
6.9 Regional Planning Department
The Regional Planning Department previously requested clarification
on a number of points from the Consultants Recommended
,Neighbourhood Plan (December 1993) including:
• policies and designations regarding hazard lands;_
• policies for the protection, conservation and /or enhancement
of cultural heritage resources;
• policies and designations for alternative forms of housing for
special needs groups;
• implementation and monitoring procedures required to meet the
Provincial objective of ensuring an adequate amount of new
affordable residential units;
• policies and designations regarding maximum unit sizes;
• policies which provide for appropriate criteria to permit
garden suites;
• need for an analysis to ensure that the proposed convenience
commercial block will not adversely affect any Community or
Local Central Area currently designated;
• urban design guidelines and solutions which would implement
Section 8.3.10 c) of the Durham Region Official Plan;
• policies which promote transit supportive development forms
and patterns; and,
• policies regarding a grid pattern of roads.
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In preparing the Amendment document, Staff have addressed the
concerns or will be addressing them in the context of the new
Official Plan.
6.10 Ministry of the Environment
The Ministry of Environment has noted that it is unable to review
the documents due to its current workload.
6.11 Ministry of Natural Resources ,
The Ministry of Natural Resources has noted that the Robinson Creek.
Master Drainage Plan Amendment Document has addressed the
Ministry's concerns for this development.
6.12 Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation
The Ministry has no objection to the proposed development, but,
states that the subject lands have a high .potential for the
discovery of archaeological remains. They recommend that an
archaeological assessment be completed prior to any earth
disturbance as a condition of draft approval.
6.13 Citv of Oshawa
The City of Oshawa has offered a number of comments on the
Consultantfs Recommended Plan (December 1993) including:
• east -west collector road from Townline Road should not align
with Grandview Drive, a collector road within the City of
Oshawa;.
• Road Classifications refer to Townline Road as a Type "B"
arterial whereas the Durham Regional Official Plan designates
this as a Type "C" arterial;
• Townline Road is subject to a Boundary Road Agreement between
Ciarington and Oshawa and it would have been preferable if
this agreement has been referenced in the Draft Neighbourhood
Plan;
• City of Oshawa prefers housing types and densities similar to
those which exist in Oshawa along Townline Road; and,
• some concern that the possibility of servicing lands in the
South -West Courtice area may affect the timing and level of
servicing, in the short to midterm, of existing development
areas.
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7. OPEN HOUSES, PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SUBMISSIONS
7.1 Applicants' Public Open Houses (February 17, December 1, 1993)
In accordance with the terms of reference provided by Staff for "the
South -West Courtice Neighbourhood Study, the .applicant conducted
two public open houses which were held on February 17, 1993 and.
December 1, 1993.
The concerns raised by Oshawa residents to.the Options Report are
summarized as follows:
• opposition to higher density residential development;
• traffic impacts on Grandview Drive and Prestonvale Road;
• need for connecting bridge on Townline Road; and,
• realignment of Bloor Street and intersection improvements.
7.2 Public Meeting (March 7, 1994)
A Public Meeting concerning the South -West Courtice Neighbourhood
Plan as prepared by the applicant was held before the General
Purpose and Administration Committee on March 7, 1994 (PD- 23 -94).
Verbal comments made at the Public Meeting and written submissions
received indicated concerns with the proposal which is summarized
as follows:
• opposed to the use of agricultural land for housing;
• proposed Plan would interfere with a current; farming operation
which has been in operation for many years;
• Prestonvale Road should not be designated as an arterial road
because it.would. allow a large number of vehicles to move at
a'high rate of speed on the road;
• the view of the lake would be taken away with the construction
of new homes;
• development area north of Mother Teresa School should be
completed before other projects are allowed to proceed;
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o proposed church should have an appropriately sized parking
lot; and,
• concerned over the traffic problems in the vicinity of Old
Bloor Street and Townline Road.
7.3 Public Meeting and Proposed Amendment (September 19, 1994).
A second Public Meeting in which Staff recommended approval of the
South -West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan and Amendments #5 and #59,
was held before the General Purpose and Administration Committee on
September 19, 1994 (PD- 110 -94). Council subsequently referred this
report back to Staff to resolve all outstanding issues.
A summary of the verbal and written comments made concerning the
proposal include:
• letters and a petition containing 105 signatures indicating
opposition to the proposed change of Prestonvale Road to a
Type "C" Arterial Road;
• Robert Adams Drive should be opened up to meet Bloor Street
and Townline Road should be bridged to create a direct route;
and,
• proposed secondary school should not be located on Prestonvale
Road as it would create more traffic.
In addition, Mr. William D. Manson, on behalf of Courtice Heights
Developments, raised a number of concerns, (see Attachment #3) in
relation to the development priority of lands in Courtice North
Neighbourhood 3 versus the new Neighbourhood 4 proposed in
Amendment #59. His main comments are:
• Applications by NLP, 765400 Ontario Limited and 289.143 Ontario
Limited should only be considered in the context of the final
Clarington Official Plan, since only in that context could the
full implications of the various issues be addressed. This is
appropriate since Courtice Heights' applications were folded
into the Official Plan Review process.
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• The Draft Official Plan excludes 100 acres of Neighbourhood 3C
which was designated for residential development for 15 years,
but, proposes to include lands (362 acres) in the South -West'
Courtice area which were only included since the 1991 Durham
Region Official Plan was approved.
• Approving a population target
automatically committing 10,400
modified Neighbourhoods 2A and 4,
neglects the priority nature
designated in the 1976 Regional
Courtice Urban Area Plan.
of 31,000 persons and
persons, of that total to
is inappropriate because it
of those neighbourhoods
Official Plan and the 1980
• Recommends that the low density target should be increased
from a maximum of 25 units to 30 units per net residential
hectare and that the medium density target should be adjusted
from 25 -60 units to 30 -60 units per net residential hectare.
• Concerned about the phasing policies and the policies
outlining conditions in which a plan of subdivision may be
considered premature.
A copy of all submissions received from the public to date are
included in Attachment #3.
7.4 Public Notice for Amendments and Neighbourhood Secondary Plan
A notice for this public.-meeting-was-placed in the Courtice News,
Clarington This Week and Oshawa This Week on April 12, 1995. In
addition, all residents who were on the Interested Parties List,
were notified by mail.
8. STAFF COMMENTS
8.1 .Through the comprehensive planning study undertaken of the South -
West Courtice area, a number of key .issues were raised. The
discussion of Staff comments is organized in these sections as
follows:
(i) Issues which have not changed from September 19, 1994
• Grandview Street Extension
• Townline Road /Prestonvale Road Interchange
• Residential Densities
• Stormwater Management
(ii) Issues which were the subject of further study as a result of
Council's referral back to Staff include
• Prestonvale Road
• Community Park
• Emergency Services
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• Secondary School Site
• Elementary School Campus
• Fill Requirements for School Sites
Issues raised.by the proponents or other parties
-• Phasing and "Prematurity Policies
• Interpretation Policy and Secondary Plan
• Courtice North versus Courtice South
8.2 Grandview Street Extension
A number of residents and the City of Oshawa have raised concerns
about a direct connection for the east -west collector to Grandview
Drive (a collector road in Oshawa) . The City of Oshawa is opposed
to a collector road access aligning with Grandview Drive since
their Staff anticipate that it will encourage short cutting through
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Grandview Drive to access Bloor Street East and Highway 401. The
current plan proposes a short collector road connection to Townline
Road at Grandview Drive, but, the internal road configuration would
serve to limit the amount of traffic directly accessing Grandview
Drive in Oshawa. The Region has agreed to permit several local
roads intersecting with Townline Road. It is impossible, however,
to stop all traffic from using Grandview Drive due to the westerly
orientation of trip movements and the need to provide access to
Townline Road for a large neighbourhood. It is noted that the City
of Oshawa has four roads providing access to the residential
neighbourhood west of Townline Road.
8.3 Townline Road / Prestonvale Road Interchange
The South Courtice Employment Area Study recommended that a new
interchange with Highway 401 be .constructed in the vicinity of
Prestonvale Road. While such a scheme is technically. possible,
more recent work has found that it may be prohibitively expensive.
The Region is currently undertaking an Environmental Assessment for
the Col. Sam interchange in the City of Oshawa. Access to the
Courtice Employment Area is an issue in this Assessment. One
alternative may be a connection to the Col. Sam interchange.
The resolution of this issue will necessitate further amendments to
the various planning documents.
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8.4 Residential Densities
A number of residents raised concerns that housing densities will
be too high. The Neighbourhood Plan proposes a gross residential
density for Neighbourhood 4 of six units per acre in comparison to
the current gross residential density for Courtice of approximately
five units per acre. The proposed density is in conformity with
the Draft Clarington Official Plan. In addition, the Durham Region
Official Plan promotes urban areas to be compact, efficient,
accessible and comprised of mixed uses. It states that compact
form development is to take place through higher densities and by
intensifying and redeveloping existing areas, particularly along
arterial roads and in conjunction with present and potential
transit facilities. The Secondary plan placed the higher
concentration of densities in the "Planning Precinct ". It is noted
that the two high density sites in Neighbourhood 4 are designated
on Prestonvale Road, away from most existing residential areas in
Oshawa and Courtice.
The Plan amendments also propose to amend the definition of net
residential densities. This is consistent with the draft Official
Plan and moves the Courtice densities closer to the existing
densities for the Bowmanville urban area.
8.5 Stormwater Management
The stormwater detention pond is proposed for the south -east corner
of the NLP lands. This location seems to-be generally acceptable
to all review agencies, although the detailed design can, be
finalized in conjunction with the plan of subdivision. The pond
has been enlarged from earlier designs and will include water
quantity and quality functions. The Plan requires a suitable
buffer area to enable the pond to be appropriately integrated with
adjacent development. It is noted, however, that the preliminary
design necessitates a significant alteration to the downstream
portion of the Robinson Creek tributary. The gradient of the
stream will be lowered to accommodate the outfall from the pond.
The policies of the Plan require the proponent to incorporate
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natural channel design features and maintain or improve the
ecological state of the stream. This .includes revegetation of the
tributary.
8.6 Prestonvale Road
In Report PD- 110 -94, Staff had recommended that Prestonvale Road be
redesignated from a local road to a Type "C" arterial. Staff made
this recommendation due to the expansion of the Courtice Urban area
which resulted in a large increase in the planned population
(20,000 to 45,000), and, the designation of a large employment area
in South Courtice, which points to the need for an improved
transportation network to service these lands. It was'also noted
that the Durham Regional Official Plan designates the portion of
Prestonvale Road south of Glenabbey as a Type "C" arterial.
On September 26, 1994, Council adopted the following resolution:
THAT Prestonvale remain designated as a local road from
Robert Adams Drive South.
In December 1994, the Municipality engaged Totten Sims Hubicki
Associates to undertake a review of the transportation network for
the residential and employment areas in the area of Courtice (see
Attachment #4). In their conclusions, the .consultant noted that
traffic volumes will increase on Prestonvale Road, Robert Adams
Drive and Glenabbey Drive. Furthermore, the consultant recognized
that Council wanted to maintain a local roadway status on
Prestonvale Road, but noted that "such status is not considered
practical and therefore it is recommended that it be designated a
Type "C" arterial roadway in the Official Plan as originally
envisaged, to realistically reflect. its intended function and
actual use." In addition, the consultant noted that:
the complete development of Phase 1 of the South -
West Courtice Neighbourhood as proposed cannot be
accommodated on the local transportation network
without improvements to the local and Regional
transportation network as described above. Only
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500 -600 residential units could be developed in the
area until significant network improvements are
effected.
8.7 Community Park
One conclusion reached by the South -West Courtice Neighbourhood
Study and the Draft Clarington Official Plan was that a community
park of approximately 30 -40 acres is required to service the south-
west portion of the Courtice urban area. It would be located in
the southerly portion of Courtice in the vicinity of B1oor Street
and Prestonvale Road.
289143 Ontario Limited objects to the location of the proposed
community park because they believe that the community park,issue
is a separate issue unrelated to the South -West Courtice
amendments. They have proposed an alternate location which
includes approximately 10 acres of their land. Amendment ,#59
indicates the conceptual location of the community park site and
allows for future resolution of the precise location._
8.8 Emergency Services
After receiving Report PD- 110 -94, Council raised concerns about the
provision of emergency services. Since then, discussions have
taken place between the Planning Department, the Fire Department,
the applicant and the ward Councillors. The Developers group has
indicated. a willingness to assist the Municipality to improve
emergency fire services and some discussion did take place
concerning the location of a new site and the erection of a fire
hall. It was determined that this issue does not need to be
pursued further until the Neighbourhood Secondary Plan is in place.
A policy has been placed in Section 10.3.14.2 of the Secondary Plan
to ensure that adequate fire protection and other emergency
services for the area are in place prior to approval of any plans
of subdivision. It is further noted that the provision of a new
firehall in South Courtice is most appropriate to be addressed in
the development charges currently under review.
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8.9 Secondary School.Site
The Public School Board has stated that a secondary school will not
be needed in this area for ten to fifteen years. The Official Plan
currently-designates a secondary school site in Neighbourhood 2A.
In keeping with the .Official Plan designation, the proposed
Amendment #5 to the Courtice South Neighbourhood Plan designates a
site on the lands owned by 765400 Ontario Limited. On -going
discussions have taken place between the Municipality, the
consultant, the landowner and the School Board in this regard.
The applicant proposed an alternate school site which was under
review at the time of the last report in September 1994.. In order
to allow for this review to be 'completed, Staff had previously
proposed a policy to allow the relocation of this school with only
an amendment to the Neighbourhood Plan. Since that time, the
School Board has completed their review of the alternate site and -
stated that it is not acceptable. Accordingly, the same site is
retained and the special policy has been removed. Representatives
of 765400 Ontario Limited wish to either retain the previous
special policy or allow for a default residential designation if
the school site is not acquired by the School Board. It is Staff's
position that the public process should be followed to remove a
school designation due to new residents expectations that a school
will be built.
8.10 Elementary School /Park Campus
Report PD- 110 -94 suggested that the South -West Courtice Plan
provide for a large central neighbourhood park (approximately.9.7
acres) with public and separate elementary schools on either side.'
This configuration has now changed due to on -going discussions with
the School Boards, the applicants and the Municipality. Four
alternative configurations were prepared by the applicant and an
acceptable configuration to all parties was selected. The approved
configuration has the neighbourhood park placed beside the two
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schools with the two schools bordering each other. A more detailed
configuration will be determined through the subdivision process.
Staff have indicated to the Developers Group that the approval of
the neighbourhood park is dependant on four conditions:
- relocation of proposed parkette;
- confirmation that all land is serviceable;
- satisfactory arrangement between NLP and 289143 Ontario
Limited to secure and develop park site concurrently with NLP
lands; and,
- separate dedication for overland flow route.
The Developers Group has concurred with these conditions, in
principle, but the details are to be settled through the review of
the plans of subdivision.
8.11 Fill Requirements
A concern was raised in Report PD- 110 -94 about the extent of fill
required to bring the lands of Stolp and 289143 Ontario Limited
into the Phase 1 servicing area. Studies were prepared by G.M.
Sernas to satisfy the Region of Durham and the Municipality's Works
Departments that the soils can be suitably engineered for their
respective services.
While cut and fill operations are a normal part of most residential
development, this fill scheme is more extensive than normal. It
optimizes the amount of land that can be gravity fed by placing
large amounts of fill on future public lands including the school
sites and the neighbourhood park.
Both School Boards indicated that they would require engineered
fill that will accept standard building footings without-having to
excavate to undisturbed soil. This issue has been resolved.
8.12 Phasing and Prematurity Policies
In the meetings convened by the C.A.O., the South -West Courtice
developers group raised a number of concerns with the proposed
policies in Section 6.8.2 (iii) (c) , (iv) and (v) on phasing and the
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conditions in which Council may consider a plan of subdivision
premature. In the referral of Amendment #59 to the Ontario
Municipal Board, NLP suggested the removal of the following phasing
principles. They are:
• preference for development in or adjacent to the Courtice Main
Central Area;
• preference for intensification and infilling; and,
• preference for development of previously designated urban
lands (Neighbourhoods 1 to 3).
NLP was specifically concerned that the word
an arbitrariness that was not appropriate in
In response to the NLP's concern, Staff have
"preference" with the word "priority" and in
removed the clause which gave preference to
lands.
"preference" implied
a planning document.
substituted the word
addition, Staff have
previously designated
Staff remain of the position that the phasing and prematuring
policies, which are also in the Draft Clarington Official Plan,
remain important in order to better manage the growth pressures on
the Municipality.
8.13 Interpretation Policy and Secondary Plan
In the Amendment #59 document presented to Committee on September
19, 1994, the interpretation clause of the amendment document
stated that Amendment #59 would prevail in the event of a conflict
until such time as the Region has approved the new Clarington
Official Plan. In the meetings convened by the C.A.O., the South—
West Courtice developers group raised concerns that this amendment
could be superseded by the new Official Plan putting at jeopardy
the planning framework established by Amendment #59 and the
Neighbourhood Development Plan. As a solution to this issue, Staff
now propose that the Neighbourhood Development Plan be incorporated
into Amendment #59 as a Secondary Plan which would have statutory
authority under the Planning Act.. As a Secondary Plan, this
document would be carried forward in the new Clarington Official
Plan, providing security to the proponents that the "ground rules"
would not change with the new Official Plan.
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8.14 Courtice North versus Courtice South -West
Mr. Bill Manson, representing Courtice Heights Developments, raised
concerns that their lands in Neighbourhood 3C have priority status
for development and any increase in population due to their prior
approval in the Courtice Urban Area. Courtice Heights currently
have applications for an official plan amendment, a neighbourhood
plan amendment, and two plans of subdivisions and related rezonings
in Neighbourhood 3C. These lands are located north of Nash Road
and east of Courtice Road. In part, they are seeking to increase
the neighbourhood population from 1900 to 4500 persons. Council
has referred the Courtice Heights proposal for consideration in the
context of the Official Plan Review. It is Staff's opinion that
the Official Plan Review is the best forum for resolving the
competing interests represented by the development interests in the
northerly Courtice neighbourhoods versus the development interests
in south -west Courtice.
9. CONCLUSION
9.1 Since publishing the proposed Amendment documents, Staff have made
revisions to the text of the documents as a result of comments
received and further consideration by Staff. These changes are
indicated in the amendment document.
9.2 By dealing with the Official Plan and the Neighbourhood Plan
Amendment applications, the policy framework will be established
for consideration of the applicants' plans of subdivision. As
noted in this report, there are many infrastructure improvements
which are required to provide services to this residential
neighbourhood, including upgrading of regional roads and local
roads, fire services improvements and parkland. These matters
would need to be reviewed in the context of the development charges
study. While the principle of the land use designations can be
determined, the proposed plans of subdivision and related rezoning
applications are premature at this time. In reviewing these
matters through meetings with the C.A.O. and Municipal Staff, it
has been made clear to the applicants that the Municipality cannot
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deal with the specific development applications without the
resolution of these issues.
9.3 Prestonvale Road is required as a Type "C" arterial road to
accommodate future growth in Courtice. The Amendment documents in
Attachments #5 and #6 reflect Council's resolution of September 26,
1994. As such, Staff do not support the Amendments as proposed.
Nevertheless, if Council wishes to retain Prestonvale Road as a
local road, then the following resolutions should be approved:
1. THAT Official Plan Amendment #59 to amend the Official Plan of
the former Town of Newcastle be approved, that the necessary
by -law to adopt Official Plan Amendment #59 be passed, and the
Amendment be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning
Department;
2. THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to amend
the Durham Regional Official Plan by amending Map B as
follows:
(i) delete the Type "C" arterial road designation for
Prestonvale Road between Bloor Street and Glenabbey Drive
and,
(ii) designate Townline Road south of -- Regional Road #22 as a
Type "B" arterial road;
3. THAT the Neighbourhood Plan Amendment #5 to the Courtice South
Neighbourhood Plan be approved;
4. THAT the application to amend the Official Plan by Newcastle
I Limited Partnership and Newcastle II Limited Partnership,
formerly Stolp Homes (Newcastle) Developers, (OPA 89 -32), be
approved in the context of Official Plan Amendment #59;
5. THAT the application to amend the Official Plan by 289143
Ontario Limited (OPA 95- 004 /C) be approved in the context of
Official Plan Amendment #59;
6. THAT the applications to amend the Official Plan and
Neighbourhood Plan by 765400 Ontario Limited (OPA 95- 003 /C,
NPA 87 -04 /CS and NPA 91- 04 /CS) be approved in the context of
Official Plan Amendment #59 and Ncighbourhood Plan Amendment
#5 to the Courtice South Neighbourhood Plan; and,
7. THAT the modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 59 and
Amendment #5 to the Courtice South Neighbourhood Plan as shown
in Attachments 5 and 6 are minor and that a new Public Meeting
to consider the modified documents is not necessary.
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8. THAT the interested parties listed in this report and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
9.4 If Council concurs with Staff's recommendation for Prestonvale Road
and approves the recommendations of Report WD- 22 -95,, items 1, 2 and
3 above should be replaced with the following:
1. That Official Plan Amendment #59 to amend the Official Plan of
the former Town of Newcastle, as amended in accordance with
the recommendations of Report WD- 22 -95, be approved, that.the
necessary by -law to adopt Official Plan Amendment #59 be
passed, and that the Amendment be forwarded,to the Durham
Region Planning Department for approval;
2. That the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to amend
the Durham Regional Official Plan by amending Map B as
follows:
i) designate Prestonvale Road between Highway 2 and Bloor
Street as a Type "C" arterial road;
ii) designated Townline Road south of Bloor Street as a Type
"B" arterial road; and,
3. That Amendment #5 to the Court -ice South Neighbourhood Plan, as
amended in accordance with the recommendations of Report WD-
22-95, be approved.
9.5 NLP has referred their private official plan amendment application
and plan of subdivision to the Ontario Municipal Board. The other
proponents may similarly request that the applications for plan of
subdivision and rezoning be referred /appealed.
Council should be aware that since Staff does not support the
status of Prestonvale Road as a local road as shown in the attached
amendments, and since this component is fundamental to support the
proposed lands uses, Staff could not appear in defence of such a
position at the Ontario Municipal Board.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning
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Attachment #1
Attachment #2
Attachment #3
Attachment #4
Attachment #5
Attachment #6
Reviewed by,
W.H. Sto well
Chief Administrative
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Land Ownership
Neighbourhoods 2A and 4
Public Comments
Totten Sims Hubicki, Traffic Report
Amendment #59
Amendment #5
Interested persons to be notified of Council and Committees decision:
Mike & Lori McNair
361 Southridge Street
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1H 8A4
Robert & Josette Rene
873 Grandview Drive South
OSHAWA, Ontario..LIH 8G9
Mr. Jack Crosbie
60 Centurian Drive
Suite 219
MARKHAM, Ontario. L3R 8T6
Bill Reid
602 Down Crescent
OSHAWA, Ontario. L1H-7X9
William & Sharon Marritt
1429 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 2P2
S. & M. Found
1246 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 2N9
Sam & Betty McNair
601 Down Crescent
OSHAWA, Ontario. L1H 7X9
Mr. K. Tunney
Tunney Planning
340 Byron Street South
Suite 200
WHITBY, Ontario. LIN 4P8
Mr. Terry Wertepny,.Planner
City of Oshawa
Planning and Development
50 Centre Street South
OSHAWA, Ontario. LIH 3Z7
Glen Maughan
608 Down Crescent
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1H 7X9
K. Gray
751 Down Crescent
OSHAWA, Ontario..
L1H 7K9
M. Freedman
Hampton House
7111 Dufferin Street
'THORNHILL, Ontario. L4J 2K2
Paul & Vicki Groeneveld
1463 Bloor Street East
COURTICE, Ontario.
L1C 3K3
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G. Bennie
1236 Delmark Court
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1H 8K6
Mr. Hugh A. Neil
2111 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario. LIE 2S2
LIE 2S2
Ann Mittag
41 Turnberry Crescent
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 1A3
W.S. Penfound
2320 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 2S1
Mrs. Moore
603 Down Crescent
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1H 7X9
A. White
5 Bruntsfield Street
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE IA5
Casper Jarvis
109 Glenabbey Drive
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 2B7
John Stezik
125 Glenabbey Drive
COURTICE, Ontario. LIE 2B7
Tony Schuliga
49 Central Park Road South
OSHAWA,'Ontario.
L1H 5W5
Greer Galloway Group
1415 Highway #2
COURTICE, Ontario. LIE 2J6
Resident
120 Turnberry Crescent
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 2S1
Tom & Sharon Fleming
83 Glenabbey Drive
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 1B8
Resident
1440 Bloor Street
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 2N6
Resident
38 Pinedale Crescent
COURTICE, Ontario. LIE IC6
Resident
3432 Tooley's Road
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 2K7
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Resident.
105 Glenabbey Drive
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 2B6
Walter Fracz
2212 Trulls Road
COURTICE, Ontario. LIE 2N2
Ron & Penny Elson
1225 Norman Court
OSHAWA, Ontario. L1H 7X2
A. Miyanji
38 Vanwat Drive
SCARBOROUGH, Ontario. M1G 1G7
R. Gossman
1536 Bloor Street
COURTICE, Ontario. LIE 2S2.
Sidney Worden
1592 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario. LIE 2N8.
W.D. Manson
W.D.M. Consultants
20 Clematis Road
WILLOWDALE, Ontario.
M2J 4X2
Mike Luchka
714 Hickory Street
WHITBY, Ontario.
L1N 3Y2
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Ida Assogna
Aird & Berlis
181 Bay Street
Suite 1800, BCE Place
TORONTO, Ontario:
M5J 2T.9
Alan Baylis
Group 6, Box 49
R.R. #6
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario.
L1C 3K7
Kevin Fudge
10 Bruntsfield Street
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 1B4
Susan ostler
2589 Prestonvale Road
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 1W1
Ms. Debra Clarke
Valiant Property Management
177 Nonquon Road, 20th Floor
OSHAWA, Ontario.
L1G 3S2
Anna D'Alesandro, President
AVD Planning
3800 Steeles Avenue West
Suite 202, West Building
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario.
L4L 4G9
Robert S. Merrin
21 Living Court
COURTICE, Ontario.
LIE 2V6
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FEB -�4 -93 WED 12:50 DATA SERVICES & DEVELOP FAX NO. 4164364473 P.02
February 24, 1993
Tunney Planning Inc.
340 Byron St. S., Suite 200
Whitby, Ontario
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RE: LAND USE FOR SOUTH -'WEST COURTICE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
OUR LOCATION: 873 Grandview Dr. S., Oshawa Ontario L1H 8G9
CORNER of GRANDVIEAN1 & TOWNLINE
Sir /Madam,
The following comments are per your request for input concerning the proposed land use
of the South -West Courtice Neighbourhood area.
First and foremost:
We do not support this development at all. Just because an idea is proposed, this does
not necessarily mean that we must accept the idea and generate feedback on it.
If you would have given the public an option #5 of 'no development' rather than making
them familiar with the concepts #1, #2, #3 and #4 (re: workshop of February 17/93),
you would probably generate more 'not at all' feedback.
If the area must be developed
1) We will not accept medium or high density unit yield across from our property.
Why should the atmosphere of the neighbourhood change, traffic flow increase,
crime rates increase and the value of our property drop while the Town of
Newcastle (Courtice) generates all the profits. Why should we be inconvenienced
(noise /contractors /destruction of farm land) to generate taxable income for
Courtice.
When we sit at our dining room table, we look across the road at a field, and it
feels like we are in the country. We purchased this house a mere 9 months ago
for this very reason.
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2) Keep the bulk of development (medium and high yield) away from Oshawa re:
Townline and Grandview since this is a Newcastle effort.
Consider a Courtice Bike trail and larger environmental parkland /open space in
the Grandview /Townline area.
3) We do not avant Grandview Drive extended. This would generate too much (fast)
traffic around our area.
4) Consider a bridge connecting Townline to handle the extra traffic flow which may
be generated.
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1. Will property taxes increase noticeably in Courtice due to this development?
(re: two extra schools)?
2. Approximately how many residents are aware of this plan? From what
geographical target areas?
3. What timeframe do you have in mind?
4. What projected profits /losses do you expect from this Venture?
We hope that our feedback will assist you in making decisions based on sound judgement
and fairness to Oshawa residents.
Please keep us informed of your actions.
Truly,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert & Josette Ren 6
873 Grandview Dr. S.
Oshawa, Ontario
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(416)728 -0361
(416)433 -5690 (daytime Mrs. Ren6)
cc: Ms. Diane Hamre, Mayor, Town of Newcastle
Mr. Franklin Wu, Planning & Development, Town of Newcastle
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M. McNair
361 Southridge St.,
OSHAWA, Ontario L1 H 8A4
Dear Sir or Madame:
We attended the open house you held on the evening of February 17 at Courtice High
School. Both of us live on the Oshawa side of Townline Rod. S.
Both of us realize that development of this area while not favoured by us, is going to
happen sooner or later. You have asked for our opinion, so here it is.
A - We could live with plan # 4
- We might be able to live with plan # 3
- We could think about living with plan # 2
(opperative word here is think)
- We refuse the idea of even thinking about plan # 4
B - Please think about the type of commercial development down beside the
railway tracks. If this development is going to consists of a high volume
of traffic, how will this flow and where.
C - Please keep in mind what type of affordable housing is to be built. No
apartments pleasel
From 2 concerned residents
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COMMENTS TO THE PROPOSED OPTIONS
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considered as input into the finalized land use plan.
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Tunney Planning Inc.
340 Byron Street South,
Suite 200
WHITBY, Ontario
L1 N 4P8
(416) 666 -9735
Name and Address
Sam and Betty McNair
601 Down Cres.,
Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 7X9
Property Location
South west corner Down Cres. and Townline Road South across from "Old Bloor Street ".
Comments
We definitely are against option I as it calls for much higher population density. Options
2, 3, 4 are debateable. Reason 1: increase of traffic, at present we cannot open our
windows due to exhaust fumes from traffic plus noises which all would increase with
development. Reason 2: High density and medium density means affordable and
subsidized housing and I don't know what is the answer.
But crime increases in such environments. Why not continue in the same vein as the
Oshawa side of Townline Road South. This is no problem for us.
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finalized land use plan.
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Whitby, Ontario
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340 Byron Street South
Suite 200
WHITBY, Ontario.
L1 N 4P8
(416) 666 -9735
Name and Address
Mr. & Mrs. Gossman
1536 Bloor Street
Courtice, Ontario
Property Location
North East corner of Bloor St. and Prestonvale
Comments
Plans 1, 2 and 3 not acceptable for this area. Too high density. This housing will
greatly reduce the value of our property.
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Tunney Planning Inc.
340 Byron Street South,
Suite 200
WHITBY, Ontario
L1 N 4P8
(416) 666 -9735
Name and Address
G. Bennie
1236 Delmark Crt.
Oshawa, Ontario
Property Location
S W Corner of Bloor & Townline Oshawa
Comments
I am totally opposed to any development of the Lands on the Courtice side; until the
corner of Bloor and Townline is aligned with the new extension of Bloor St. The area
cannot handle the increased traffic. This will be made worse for "two reasons 1: The
closing of the Old Bloor St. which will force traffic through an already dangerous
intersection which has a dog leg 2: Any development will increase traffic into street not
made to handle the volume. If an industrial area is allowed at this point that traffic and
noise (large trucks) will distrub a resident area. Apparently Durham Region and tunney
Planning have two different opinions as to what is happening regarding street
development and the traffic. As time allows me I intend to follow up on is with every
level of Government until the area can handle more noise and traffic.
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Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Mayor Hamre,-
March ?, 1999. �PJ
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PLANNII-,lG DE#-'AR 1 i1:'l-EN1
The Durham Region Federation of Agriculture wishes to voice its
concerns and opposition to the proposed Neighbourhood Plan for
south -west Courtice. (Planning file OPA 89 -032)
WAthin the area indicated for the the Neighbourhood Plan lies what is
some of Duxham's as well as Clarington's best agricultural land. The
majority of the land south of Bloor Street and east of the Oshawa
townline is predominantly Darlington loam. This soil type is
representative of the better agricultural soils which supports
general farming.
In general municipal planning processes do not appear to take into
account long term need for good agricultural land. We ante sure that
you realize once such a resource is taken that it can not be
replaced. If a shift to higher density residential urban areas is not
undertaken then the contribution to Clarington's economic fabric by
the agri -food industry will continue to decline. At present the
agri --food industry with $192.9 M in products sold in Durham ranks
second only to the Automotive industry.
Urban sprawl demands more in services provided. by the municipality
and educational systems. This creates greater demands'on tax revenues
rather than producing greater revenues: The many spin -offs of the
a-Iti -food industry are of greater economic benefit in relation to
Jobs and revenue created within the municipality.
Not only is the subject land affected but pressures from urban. areas
encroaching into other neighbouring agricultural areas creates
incompatible land uses.. This makes it difficult for present owner
farmers to continue modern day farming practices without complaints
or harassment from new residents who often idealize about country
pastoral scenes.
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Any new development needs to be properly buffered from those areas
which currently are in agricultural production so that both can
function without disputes.
Du:rham Region Federation of Agriculture supports higher density
re.51dential development along with more efficiec)t use of areas
presently developed for urban areas. Any new development should take
Into Consideration present agricultural use of lands and the wishes
of those landowners who wish to continue on their farming operations
without urban conflict,
DY /ky
DURHAM REGION FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE
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Dennis Yellow ees, President
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601 Down Cres.
Oshawa, Ont.
L1 H 7X9
Mar. 7th '94
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington,
To whom it may concern:
In regard to proposed development for the South -West Courtice
Neighbourhood, I would like to make our concerns known to you about this
development.
No.l:- The traffic at present consists mostly of General Motors & Darlington Nuclear plant
in the mornings & afternoons, we dare not open our windows due to exhaust fumes from
vehicles, due mostly to acceleration from the corner of old Bloor St & Townline Rd. S.
as we live exactly across on the Oshawa side.
No.2:- Twice since living here (1979) vehicles proceeding West have been through the
STOP and crashed in our fence, and more times have ended over the curb on the
boulevard. Any increase in traffic from further development would increase NO I & NO
2.
Our other concern is Oshawa's BLOOR ST does not line up with Clarington's
Bloor St. making it a dangerous intersection as it is now and should be corrected.
Thanking you.
Yours Truly
Sam & Betty McNair
[Sam & Betty McNair)
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William Jones,
2645 Prestonvale Road,
Courtice, Ontario
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Dear Patti,
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Municipality of Clarington,
C/O Patti L..Barrie,
40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville,.Ontario
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This letter is to inform Clarington Town Council of our
opposition to the proposed change of Prestonvale Road to a
Type C Arterial Road. We deem the proposed change to
Prestonvale Road's present 66 feet width to anything
wider both unnecessary and unwanted.
In our opinion, widening Courtice Road, which already
has access to Highway 401, a more practical solution to
relieving traffic congestion.
Yours truly,
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CLERK.
ACK. BY —
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AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION, THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT AND DURHAM
REGION DO NOT HAVE IT IN THEIR PLANS TO HAVE AN INTERCHANGE AT
PRESTONVALE ROAD. THEIR THOUGHT WAS TO HAVE IT AT THE TOWN LINE
ROAD BUT REQUIRED IT TO BE A SHORT DISTANCE EAST OF THE EXISTING
TOWNLINE ROAD TO ALLOW BETTER GRADE ACCESS.
THEY DO PLAN TO HAVE AN INTERCHANGE AT THE GO TERMINAL JUST EAST OF
THE HOLIDAY INN.
DURHAM REGION DO HAVE IT BACK IN THEIR PLANS TO EXTEND THE TOWN
LINE ROAD NORTH ACROSS THE CREEK VALLEY WHICH WILL CERTAINLY EASE
THE TRAFFIC FLOW CONCERNS. AS YOU KNOW, TOWNLINE ROAD WAS
DESIGNED TO TAKE ARTERIAL TYPE VOLUME.
WHY, SHOULD WE ON PRESTONVALE ROAD, BE FORCED TO TAKE ADDITIONAL
TRAFFIC, NOISE, POLLUTION, INCONVENIENCE AND LOSS OF ROAD FRONTAGE
PROPERTY OR FORCED TO MOVE AWAY TO ALLOW DEVELOPERS TO
DEVELOP GREAT LARGE PARCELS OF PROPERTY WITHOUT SUPPLYING
ARTERIAL ROADS ON THEIR OWN PROPERTY?
THIS EQUATES TO DEVELOPERS UTILIZING OUR FRONTAGE FOR THEIR
FINANCIAL GAIN---- THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND YOUR PLANNING
SHOULD BE MORE CONSIDERATE OF EXISTING RESIDENT'S NEEDS.
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ON A PERSONAL.NOTE ----
A NUMBER OF FAMILIES MOVED AWAY BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT CONFIDENT
THAT THE TOWN WOULD STICK TO THEIR PROMISE.
MY FAMILY STAYED, THINKING THAT THE TOWN WOULD HONOUR THESE
PREVIOUS DECISIONS AND BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE WE WISHED TO CONTINUE
TO LIVE, UNDER THOSE DECISIONS.
AT THIS TIME I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ASK TO HAVE THE SPEED SIGNS CHANGED
AT THE SOUTH END OF PRESTONVALE ( JUST NORTH OF BLOOR) TO BE
CONSISTENT WITH THE OTHER SPEEDS ON PRESTONVALE ROAD. AT THIS TIME
TWO SIGNS IN THIS AREA RAISE THE SPEED TO 60 KPH. THIS AREA INCLUDES
SIX HOMES AND APPROX. 120OFT OF NARROW ROADWAY RUNNING SOUTH TO
THE STOP SIGN AT BLOOR STREET.
CLARET, WEST OF PRESTONVALE ROAD, SHOULD BE MADE TO CONTINUE
ALL THE WAY TO ROBERT ADAM DRIVE TO HELP DISPERSE TRAFFIC FROM
PRESTONVALE ROAD.
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ON BEHALF OF THE RESIDENTS OF PRESTONVALE ROAD (NORTH OF BLOOR) I
WISH TO PRESENT A SIGNED PETITION FROM ALL BUT ONE RESIDENT ON
PRESTONVALE ROAD WHICH READS "WE THE RESIDENTS OF PRESTONVALE
ROAD WANT OUR ROAD TO REMAINA LOCAL ROAD. WE FEEL OUR ROAD IS TOO
BUSYNOWAND THE NEW SUBDIVISIONS SHOULD DISPERSE THEIR OWN
TRAFFIC "
THIS PETITION DEMANDING TO NOT RE DESIGNATE PRESTONVALE ROAD TO
ARTERIAL TYPE C FROM LOCAL IS ALSO BASED ON PREVIOUS AGREEMENTS
WITH THE TOWN TO LEAVE PRESTONVALE ROAD A RESIDENTIAL STREET.
THESE DISCUSSIONS STARTED AT THE COURTICE CONCEPT PUBLIC MEETINGS,
THEN ON TO THE OMB HEARINGS AND PROCEEDED TO THE " COURTICE TASK
FORCE" WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED TO M NINIIZE THE INTERRUPTION OF THE
LIFE STYLE OF COURTICE RESIDENTS. THE TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP WAS
COMPRISED OF TWO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE " COURTICE AREA CITIZENS
ASSOCIATION" AND FOUR MEMBERS FROM THE NEWCASTLE PLANNING
ADVISORY COMMITTtE ( MAYOR AND THREE COUNCILORS ) IT WAS DECIDED TO
LEAVE PRESTONVALE ROAD A LOCAL ROAD. THIS WAS ADOPTED BY
NEWCASTLE COUNCIL AND PLACED ON TODAY'S OFFICIAL PLAN.
IT APPEARS THAT THE FORMER COUNCILS PROMISES ARE BEING BROKEN WHEN
SUGGESTING THIS CHANGE TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN.
ROBERT ADAM AND GLEN ABBY WERE DESIGNED AND DESIGNATED TO BE
COLLECTOR AND ARTERIAL ROADS TO ALLOW PRESTONVALE TO REMAIN A
LOCAL RESIDENTIAL STREET.
IF WIDENING IS NECESSARY, THEN WIDEN THE ROADS THAT WERE DESIGNED
AND DESIGNATED TO CARRY THE TRAFFIC.
THE CURRENT WIDENING, JUST BEING FINISHED TODAY, ON PRESTONVALE -
ROAD APPEARS TO BE ON A 66 FOOT ROAD ALLOWANCE BUT THE PAVED ROAD
WIDTH IS THE WIDTH OF A COLLECTOR ROAD (33 FEET) NOT THE WIDTH OF
A LOCAL ROAD (28 FEET)'
WHY" WHEN PRESTONVALE ROAD IS STILL DESIGNATED AS "LOCAL"
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Planning and Development Department
Municipality of Clarington
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Bowmanvill•e, Ontario t >LAl i3 "11!,'G D�PARTfti'i ivT
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Dear Mr. Wus
Res Official Plan Amendment #59 to the Official
Plan of the former Town of Newcastle
and
Amendment #5 to the Courtice South
Neighbourhood Plan
and
Adoption of South -West Courtice
Neighbourhood Plan
Clarington File Noss
OPA 87 -27/C
- Three D Developments
OPA 89 -32/C
- Stolp Homes(Newcastle)
Developers now Newcastle I
Limited Partnership and
20 Clematis Road
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Newcastle II Limited
Partnership
Municipality of
Clarington
January 9.199
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Mr. Franklin Wu
Director ,.,.. ,.
Planning and Development Department
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street r l- 0,0i °AU Y U CLF.;'i`vCTOPl
Bowmanvill•e, Ontario t >LAl i3 "11!,'G D�PARTfti'i ivT
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Dear Mr. Wus
Res Official Plan Amendment #59 to the Official
Plan of the former Town of Newcastle
and
Amendment #5 to the Courtice South
Neighbourhood Plan
and
Adoption of South -West Courtice
Neighbourhood Plan
Clarington File Noss
OPA 87 -27/C
- Three D Developments
OPA 89 -32/C
- Stolp Homes(Newcastle)
Developers now Newcastle I
Limited Partnership and
Newcastle IT Limited
Partnership
NPA 87 -04 /CS
- Three D Developments
(765400 Ontario Limited)
NPA 91 -04 /CS
- Three D Developments
:'_ NPA 94- 01 /CSW
- Stolp Homes(Newcastle)
Developers-now Newcastle I
Limited Partnership and
Newcastle II Limited
Partnership
Municipality of
Clarington
I act as project manager, land development, for Claret Invest-
ments Limited and Rexgate Holdings Limited, jointly carrying
on business as Courtice Heights Developments. With respect to
the above referenced applications, the following comments are
provided.
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1. Courtice Heights Developments has been developing land
in Courtice for the past 20 years and is the owner of a
24 acre parcel located in Part Lot 28, Concession 3, former
Township of Darlington, adjacent to the east side of...Courtice
Road,. and a 25 acre parcel located in Part Lot 27, Concession 3,
former Township of Darlington, adjacent to the north-hide.;-of
Nash Road.
2. These two parcels were designated for Residential development
in the 1976 Regional Official Plan and continue to be designated
for such in the Living Area designation of the 1991 Regional
Official Plan.
3. These two parcels were designated for Residential development
in Amendment #12 to the Official Plan for the Darlington
Planning Area (commonly referred to as the Courtice Urbarr
Area Plan) which was approved by the Ministry in June 1980.
This Courtice Urban Area Plan became part of a consolidated
District Official Plan which was approved by the Minister
In 1986. These two parcels continue to be designated for
Residential development in this current.local District
Official Plan.
4. With reference to these two parcels, Courtice Heights
Developments made application in April 1992 to amend the
District Official regarding Courtice North Neighbourhood
3C, particularly as it relates to lands north of Nash Road
between Courtice Road and Hancock Road, The OPA application -
basically related to population levels,road alignments, and
internal designation boundary adjustments. At the same time
Courtice Heights Developments made application to establish
a Neighbourhood Plan for.that portion of Courtice North
Neighbourhood 3C north of Nash Road ( i e . 3C II)
5• Notwithstanding the long history of Residential designation
for these two parcels in the Regional and local District
Official Plans, the May 1994 Draft District Official Plan
released by the Clarington Department of Planning and
Development is proposing to place the northern half of
Courtice North Neighbourhood 3C II (also known as the
Hancock Neighbourhood) beyond the Interim Urban Boundary
or 20 -year planning horizon of the District Plan. This
proposal is completely unacceptable to Courtice Heights
Developments as was indicated in our July 8,1994 written-
submission on the Draft Official Plan to Council because
of its effects on the 24 acre parcel and a portion-of the
25 acre parcel.
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6. At the September•19,1994 Public Meeting on the Stolp
Homes and Three D Developments OPA and NPA applications,
I indicated that Courtice Heights Developments was concerned
with an advance approval of these amendments to the current,
existing local District Official Plan when an overall review
of the existing District Official Plan was in progress. I
Indicated that these amendment applications should only be
considered in the context of a completed District Official
Plan Review since only in that context could the full
implications of the various issues be assessed. Since_.
Courtice Heights Developments' OPA and NPA applications
were folded into the District Official Plan Review process.;
it would be appropriate to do so with the Stolp /Three D
OPA and NPA applications..
7. It is of concern-to Courtice Heights Developments that
planning staff would suggest in the Clarington Draft District
Official Plan the exclusion of about 100 acres of land in
the Hancock or 3C. II Neighbourhood which has been designated_
Residential for 15 years in the existing District Official
Plan and yet would suggest in the Stolp Homes and Three-D
Developments OPA applications the addition of 85 acres (34.4
Hectares) of land to Neighbourhood 2A and 277 acres (112.4
Hectares) of land in Neighbourhood 4 (ie. a total of 362
acres or 146.8 Hectares to both neighbourhoods) to the
existing District Official Plan when such additional land
has only been recently designated Living Area in the 1991
Regional Official Plan:
80, It is noted that in OPA #59 municipal planning staff are
proposing to increase the entire population of Courtice
from 20000 persons -to 31000 persons in the existing District
Official Plan. Such a population increase has long been
warranted because approved neighbourhood population targets
shown for the Courtice Urban Area in Schedule 6 -1 of the
existing District Official Plan total 21600 persons. If
the population targets shown in existing Council - approved
Neighbourhood Development Plans are used, the total population
for the Courtice Urban Area would be 26.300 persons (see
Table A.2 in Background Paper 3- Land Use and Settlement
Patterns). If the population target for existing Neighbourhood
3C is increased from 1900 persons to 4500 persons as suggested
in my July 8,1994 letter on the Draft Official-Plan; then
the total population for existing Neighbourhoods would total
28900 persons (ie. 26300 + 2600). This would leave an
uncommitted population of 2100 persons (ie. 31000 - 28900)
to be assigned to lands beyond the urban limits of the existing
District Official Plan.
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The strategy proposed by municipal planning staff in.
OPA #59 of approving a population target of 31000 persons
and automatically committing 10400 persons of that total
to modified Neighbourhood 2A and new Neighbourhood 4 is
inappropriate because it.- neglects the priority nature of.
those neighbourhoods designated in the 1976 Regional
Official Plan and 1980 Courtice Urban Area Plan (ie.
Neighbourhoods 1A,1B;2B,2C,3A,3B,and %) and leaves them
a residual population of 20600 persons (ie. 31000 - 10400)
to allocate among themselves. The Neighbourhood Plans for
these 7 neighbourhoods require a po ulation of 25300 persons
(ie. 4475 +2800 +3640 +2585 +2300 +5000 +500 persons for 1A,1B,
2B,2C,3A93B",and 3C respectively) to develop properly.
10, Courtice Heights Developments is concerned with some of
the proposed changes to the policies of the existing District
Official Plan. These concerns are as follows.
Section 6.1.2:(.iv)a
Section 6.1.2.(iv)b
Section 6.1.3.(i)a
- The Low Density Residential policy
proposes a maximum density of 25
units per net residential hectare.
The maximum should be 30 units per
net residential hectare to more
easily permit the development of
street townhouses.
Section 6.8.2.(iii)c -
Based on the foregoing comments,
the range for the Medium�,Density
Residential should be adjusted from
25 -60 units per net residential
hectare to 30 -60 units per net
residential hectare.
The maximum number of street
townhouses per block should be
increased from 6 units to 8 units.
The wording should be modified to
read "local roads shall be designed
having regard,where practical,for
the grid street system principle ".
The statement discouraging cul -de-
sacs should be omitted.
This section deals with the phasing
of residential development:.and
indicates that it "shall be based on"
a series of principles. The wording
should be modified to read "shall
give consideration to ".
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10. (cont'd)
Section 6 .8.2.(iv)d - This section could cause a plan
of subdivision to be declared
premature if the non - residential
assessment ratio is less than 15 %.
While a minimum non - residential
assessment ratio is an admirable
goal, it should not be used as a
criterion for residential subdivision
approval since market forces for
residential land are not necessarily
linked to market forces for industrial
land.
Section 6.8.2.(v) - The proposed wording "prior to the
consideration for approval of a
plan of subdivision, the Municipality
requires the preparation of a master
drainage plan ...." should be modified
to read "during consideration of a
plan of subdivision, the Municipality
may require
Section 6.8.2.(vii) - The proposed wording concerning
"storm water management ponds"
should include the word "public"
before the phrase.
Section 6.8.2,(vii)d - The proposed wording "public safety
through design without any requirement
.for fencing" should be modified to
read "public safety through design
and where possible avoid any require-
ment for fencing.
Courtice Heights Developments has attempted to outline some of
Its concerns with the proposed amendment applications and hopes
that the Municipality of Clarington will fold these applications
into its review of the District Official Plan.
Y7us truly,
William D. Manson
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I would like this letter acknowledged at the meeting between Stolp Homes and the
council.
Mayor Diane Hamre, Members of Council, Frank Wu, Bill Stockwell and Bill Crosbie:
Approximately ten years ago the residents of Prestonvale Road went to the OMB
with concerns about the proposed subdivisions to the east and west. It was passed at
that time that Prestonvale Road would remain a local road.
The proposed subdivision would have collector roads.
The new official plan was to change Prestonvale to a type 'C' arterial road, and
went again before council and it was approved that our road would remain local.
The subdivision that Stolp Homes has planned for the south end would further
burden our road, because Robert Adams Drive which is the north, south collector road,
has not been completed.
The only shopping facilities in the area are at Townline and King. Traffic from this
new subdivision would have to use our already busy road.
Before this subdivision of 8,000 homes is approved, Robert Adams Drive should
be opened up to meet Bloor Street, and the Townline should be bridged to create a
direct route.
The school that is to be built for this subdivision should not be on Prestonvale
Road as it would create alot more traffic. A good location for this school would be on
Robert Adams Drive between Glenabby and Bloor Street. It would be a central location
on a road that is designed to carry a higher volume of traffic.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cowie.
TYPED AS WRITTEN
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PRESENTATION TO CLARINGTON TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 27, 1995
FROM HUGH AND CAROL ANN NEILL
RE : - -- REPORT FROM "TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES"
ON PAGE # 6 OF THIS REPORT, THEY RECOMMENDED MOVING THE
INTERSECTION OF BLOOR AND PRESTONVALE ROAD TO THE WEST
APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 100 METERS. I AGREE WITH THIS CONCERN AS I HAVE
WITNESSED A TRAFFIC RELATED FATALITY AT THAT INTERSECTION.
WE BELIEVE THAT IF THE INTERSECTION WAS MOVED 75 METERS TO THE WEST
IT COULD RESOLVE SOME OTHER CONCERNS AS WELL.
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THIS REPORT MADE NO MENTION OF THE "NEW"
EAST WEST ARTERIAL ROAD THAT MR. WU PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED LAST MAY
AT THE EMILY STOWE PUBLIC SCHOOL IN COURTICE. MR. WU SAID THAT THIS
ROAD WAS PUT IN PLACE TO ALLEVIATE THE TRAFFIC CONCERNS RAISED BY
THE RESIDENTS ON GLENABBY DRIVE.
IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT THIS NEW ARTERIAL STREET SHOULD CONTINUE
WESTERLY ACROSS PRESTONVALE AND THEN CURVE SOUTH TO THE NEW
INTERSECTION AT BLOOR WHICH WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 75 METERS WEST
OF PRESTONVALE RD.
THIS REALIGNMENT WOULD PROVIDE ARTERIAL ACCESS TO ALL OF COURTICE,
IN A SHARED AND EVEN MANNER, WITHOUT BEING PLACED ON ANY EXISTING
LOCAL ROADS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT #1 INCLUDED.
AS AN ALTERNATE THIS NEW STREET COULD BE DIRECTED STRAIGHT ACROSS
PRESTOVALE TO ROBERT ADAM DR FOR CONNECTION TO BLOOR.
WE BELIEVE THAT THIS RECOMMENDATION SHOULD BE LOOKED AT VERY
SERIOUSLY.
ON PAGE # 7, A RECOMMENDATION SUGGESTS DISCOURAGING EAST/WEST.
TRAVEL IN THE NEW S/W NEIGHBORHOOD TO PREVENT TRAFFIC TO GRANDVIEW
STREET. THE REPORT SHOULD ALSO DISCOURAGE TRAVEL EAST TO
PRESTOVALE RD.
ON PAGE # 7, THE REPORT DID NOT RECOMMEND THE CLOSURE OF
PRESTONVALE BECAUSE OF THE COST TO PURCHASE HOMES IN THE CLOSURE
AREA. THE REMOVAL OF THESE.HOMES WOULD ALLOW FOR A GRADUAL TURN
ONTO PRESTONVALE, BUT THE TOWN'S PLAN DO ALLOW FOR A 90 DEGREE
TURN ONTO PRESTONVALE ROAD FROM A SUGGESTED `NEW' ARTERIAL ROAD
WHICH TENDS TO INDICATE THAT IT COULD BE DONE AND THESE HOMES
WOULD NOT BE REQUIRED..
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ALSO ON PAGE # 7, THE REPORT READS THAT ROBERT ADAM AND
SANDRINGHAM WERE NOT DESIGNED OR PLANNED TO CARRY ALL THE NORTH
/SOUTH TRAFFIC. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IT WAS PLANNED TO CARRY THIS
INCREASED TRAFFIC FLOW AND PRESTOVALE WAS PLANNED TO BE LEFT ALONE
AS ARESIDENTIAL LOCAL ROAD AS SHOWN ON TODAYS OFFICIAL PLAN.
ON PAGE # 8, THE REPORT READS THAT THE TOWN LINE BRIDGE
IMPROVEMENTS WOULD RESULT IN "MINOR" REDUCTIONS IN EXISTING TRAFFIC
VOLUMES. WE DISAGREE WITH THIS COMMENT AS,THE ONLY WAY A RESIDENT
IN THIS AREA HAS TO GET TO THE MALL AT TOWNLINE AND HWY # 2 IS VIA
GRANDVIEW OR PRESTONVALE RD. IN ADDITION THE NEW COLONEL SAM DRIVE
/ HWY 401 INTERCHANGE SHOULD PROBABLY CONNECT TO THE TOWNLINE RD.
IF THE TOWN FOLLOWS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REPORT AND
REDESIGNATES PRESTONVALE ROAD FROM A LOCAL ROAD, IT CAN ONLY BE
CONCLUDED THAT OUR PROPERTY SIZE AND VALUE WILL BE GREATLY
REDUCED AND OUR RESIDENTIAL LIFE STYLE QUALITY DIMINISHED.
IF A SECONDARY SCHOOL IS PLACED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE ROAD FROM OUR
HOUSE OUR PROPERTY VALUE WILL DECREASE AND LIFE STYLE, DIMINISH.
IF HIGH DENSITY IS ALLOWED WITHIN 300 METERS OF OUR HOME AND A MALL
WITHIN 200 METERS OF OUR HOME, AGAIN OUR PROPERTY VALUE WILL
DECREASE AND LIFE STYLE DIMINISH.
SINCE ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE CURRENTLY ON THE TOWN OF CLARINGTON'S
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ARE ALL REQUIRED TO ALLOW DEVELOPERS
TO PROCEED AND MAKE FINANCIAL GAINS, IT HARDLY SEEMS REASONABLE
OR FAIR THAT WE SHOULD BE INCONVENIENCED, LET ALONE BE
INCONVENIENCED AT A FINANCIAL LOSS.
IT IS OUR PLAN TO FIGHT THIS CHANGE AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT PRIOR
TO BEING FORCED TO SELL AND MOVE AWAY FROM IT.
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THE TOWN'S PLANNING DEPARTMENT MADE A PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL ON
MONDAY THE 20TH OF MARCH THAT REPORTED THE HIGH COST OF EXPANDING
DEVELOPMENT IN THIS AREA.. WHAT THEY LEFT OUT OF THIS PRESENTATION
WAS THE HIGH COST OF COMPENSATION TO THE EXISTING RESIDENTS OF
PRESTOVALE ROAD.
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Manager of Strategic Planning
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Planning Department
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Bowmanville, Ontario
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February 27, 1995
RE: Courtice Area Transportation/Traffic Study
Dear David:
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Totten Sims Hubicki Associates was retained in December 1995 to undertake a Traffic Impact Assessment
in support of the South -West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan and the Draft Clarington Official Plan.
It was agreed that our traffic impact assessment would be undertaken in two phases with the first phase
dealing with the residential component in south -west Courtice (The South -West Courtice Neighbourhood
Plan) and the second phase dealing with the land designated for industrial use. The Study Area for the
overall assessment is bounded by Highway 2, Townline Road, Courtice Road and Highway 401.
This letter report summarizes the results of our Phase 1 review. Our assessment has revealed that the
residential development associated with Phase 1 (The South -West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan) cannot
be accommodated from a traffic perspective without improvements to the local and Regional roadway
networks in both Clarington and Oshawa. In addition, it appears that higher order transportation
improvements are required on the Provincial Highway network to accommodate significant levels of
development in the Courtice area, including the development considered within the context of the review
summarized in this letter report. Only a small component of the proposed residential development could
be accommodated on the existing transportation network. The development of those lands included
within Phase 1 of the South-West Courtice development will also result in increased traffic volumes on
Robert Adams Drive, Prestonvale Road and Glenabbey Drive; although the existing and anticipating
volumes on these roadways are considered to be within the. levels deemed acceptable for collector and
minor arterial roadways.
1.0 DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION
Phase 1 of the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan includes 2,515 dwelling units. For the purposes
of our impact assessment, the development types were disaggregated as shown in Table No. 1 below.
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During the course of our assessment it became clear that servicing constraints within the South-West
Courtice area may preclude the development of all 2,515 units within the 10 year planning horizon
considered within the context of this Study; as a consequence, and following consultation with staff of
the Municipality, it was agreed that a development level of 1,675 units would also be assessed. This
would likely represent "achievable" development levels for approximately the next 10 years. For the
purposes of this documentation, the 1,675 unit phasing is referred to as Phase IA. The latest
development plan for the South-West Courtice area is provided as Exhibit 1.
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Medium Density 438 N/A
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2. Commercial Convenience Type Retail N/A 6,500
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2. Phase 1 = Total Area Buildout
Phase 1A = Development Level which Reflects Servicing Constraints
It should be noted that north of the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood, thre are approximately 225
residential units that have Draft Plan Approval and have yet to be developed. It has been assumed in the
context of this Study, that all 225 of these single family dwelling units will be developed and occupied
within the next 10 years.
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2. Commercial Convenience Type Retail N/A 6,500
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2. Phase 1 = Total Area Buildout
Phase 1A = Development Level which Reflects Servicing Constraints
It should be noted that north of the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood, thre are approximately 225
residential units that have Draft Plan Approval and have yet to be developed. It has been assumed in the
context of this Study, that all 225 of these single family dwelling units will be developed and occupied
within the next 10 years.
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2.0 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Exhibit 2 provided shows anticipated /planned roadway classifications within the Study Area. The
following classifications should be noted:
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The above designations attributed to the Clarington Official Plan refer to the Draft Official Plan currently
under consideration. It is these designations that are shown on Exhibit 2. It should be noted the existing
Official Plan and Neighbourhood Plan previously prepared by the Municipality of Clarington, refer to
Prestonvale Road between King Street and Robert Adams Drive as a collector roadway and between
Robert Adams Drive and Glenabbey Drive, Prestonvale Road is identified as a local roadway. Between
King Street and Glenabbey Drive, Prestonvale Road is currently constructed to collector standards (i.e.
a 10 m pavement width). It is also noteworthy that a Type C Arterial is essentially a major collector
roadway. The difference between a local and a collector roadway is the acceptable level of traffic that
can be accommodated; there is often no difference in the physical capacities of both types of roadways.
The municipality has not established, or adopted, "threshold" volumes for local or collector facilities
although it is generally accepted in the transportation /planning industry that local roadways should carry
in the order of 1,000 -1,500 vehicles per day (vpd).
In late 1994, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington passed a motion which essentially formalized
their desire to recognize and maintain Prestonvale Road between King Street and Bloor Street as a local
roadway.
The Phase 1 assessment as summarized in this letter report included a review of the implications
associated with maintaining Prestonvale Road as a local facility and considered strategies that could be
implemented to reduce the volumes on this roadway to local street levels (i.e. less than 1,000 vpd).
Consistent with the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan, we have assumed that, east of Townline
Road, Bloor Street would be re- aligned to connect directly to Bloor Street at approximately Prestonvale
Road as shown on Exhibit 1. It was also assumed that Prestonvale Road between Glenabbey Drive and
Bloor Street would be widened and reconstructed as part of development activities in the area,
consistent with the upgrading that occurred in 1994. between Claret Road and Glenabbey Drive.
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Discussions with staff of the Region of Durham have revealed that the widening of Bloor Street east of
Harmony Road is not currently included in the Region's 10 year Capital Works Program. In addition,
timing has not been established for either the implementation of the ultimate Harmony Road / Bloor Street
interchange with Highway 401 or the new Colonel Sam Drive /Highway 401 interchange to the east of
Harmony Road. Previous studies, including the Harmony Road Operational Review undertaken by TSH
in 1991, revealed the need for these improvements within a 10 year horizon in order to accommodate
additional development in the area of the General Motors Headquarters.
A widening of Bloor Street would also involve the simultaneous construction of a grade separation of the
CPR tracks west of Grandview Drive. Although a Regional initiative, this project will be funded by GO
Transit as part of GO Rail's extension to East Oshawa. GO Rail has yet to establish a date for this
extension.
3.0 TRAFFIC GENERATION
Table No. 2 below summarizes traffic generation associated with development levels for both Phases 1
and IA of the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan. Trip generation rates were based on estimates
contained in the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 5th Edition, and indices collected by TSH for similar
studies. In reviewing the trip generation rates as shown in Table No. 2, it is fundamental to note that
there is currently very little transit service to the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood. We have assumed
that, in the 10 year planning horizon, there will not be a significant improvement in the level of transit
service available to this area. Even with the extension of GO service to the area, it is estimated that there
will be a limited reduction*in auto traffic generation. We have reviewed /confirmed this assumption with
staff of the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington. For Phase lA, we have also assumed
that 5% of the traffic generation would be internal to the development itself.
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For the purposes of impact assessment, it was assumed that the traffic generated by the commercial
component of the development would be bypass traffic (i.e. traffic already on the roadways). The
background traffic has also been adjusted to reflect a total of 225 additional dwelling units (low density)
proposed adjacent to the north of the Study Area.
4.0 TRAFFIC DISTRIBUTION AND ASSIGNMENT
Traffic associated with the new development was distributed based upon 1991 TTS data (Transportation
Tomorrow Survey). For the purposes of our analysis we have assumed that background traffic will grow
at a rate of 2.7% per annum. This figure was arrived at following an assessment of historic traffic
volumes in the area. The rate was also confirmed with Region of Durham staff. This figure could be
considered conservative if the GO extension to Oshawa occurs within the next ten years. The GO Station
will attract traffic from the east in Courtice and Bowmanville which may find Bloor Street an attractive
route to the station which is to be located on Bloor Street just east of the Holiday Inn and west of
Grandview Drive. Exhibit No. 3 attached provides a summary of the existing background traffic
volumes as assembled by TSH. Exhibit No. 4, shows the assignment of development related traffic to
the roadway network. Exhibit No. 5 shows future (year 2005) total traffic volumes on roadway links
and at intersections within the Study Area and on roadways to the west in the City of Oshawa. Exhibits
3, 4 and 5 reflect Phase 1A of the proposed development i.e. 1,675 dwelling units. Traffic assignments
have not been provided for Phase 1.
In producing a traffic assignment, it was assumed that 20% of the site - generated traffic to /from the west
on Highway 401 would use the Courtice Road interchange rather than the existing Harmony Road
interchange.
5.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Capacity analyses for the key intersections within the Study Area were conducted using the Highway
Capacity Manual software associated with Transportation Research Board Special Report 209. Table No.
3 attached provides a summary of the results of the capacity analysis conducted for development levels
considered within Phase 1 and Phase 1A of the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan.
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As can be noted from Table No. 3, there will be a number of traffic /transportation related problems with
the development levels associated with either Phase 1 or Phase IA. The intersection of Harmony Road
and Bloor Street in the City of Oshawa is currently operating at capacity for some critical movements.
Additional development would only serve to exacerbate conditions at this location. The Region of
Durham is currently investigating techniques to improve operating conditions at this intersection which
may remove short term operating constraints. One improvement being investigated includes the provision
of an additional EN - W Highway 401 ramp located on Bloor Street west of Harmony Road. Any
improvements in this regard, must be endorsed by MTO. The intersection of Bloor Street and Grandview
Drive is currently operating at an acceptable level of service; however, with the development volumes
associated with the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan, this intersection will also experience
capacity problems at the 2005 planning horizon with volumes associated with either the Phase I or
Phase IA levels of development. The intersection of Bloor Street and Townline Road, which is currently
unsignalized, will require signalization in conjunction with development and, without a widening of Bloor
Street, this intersection will also experience capacity problems.
With respect to impacts on other roadways in the community, our traffic assignment indicates that
increased volumes could be anticipated on Glenabbey Drive, Robert Adams Drive and Prestonvale Road.
Exhibit No. 6 shows the level of increased volumes that could be anticipated on these roadways on a
daily and peak hour basis and the total expected volumes resulting from development in the south-west
Courtice Neighbourhood Plan. It must be recognized that our assignment of traffic to these roadways
is somewhat subjective and was based upon travel time surveys conducted by our staff and the assessment
of the convenience of each of these routes from the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood to and from
Highway No. 2 (King Street). Further discussion of impacts on these roadways is contained in Section
6.0 of this letter report.
We have reviewed the initial subdivision plans for the subject neighbourhood as provided by staff of the
Municipality of Clarington. The internal street network associated with the plan for the South-West
Courtice Neighbourhood shows an east -west collector roadway lining up with Grandview Drive in the
City of Oshawa. An additional east -west roadway link with Townline Road is located south of Grandview
Drive. These links, whether local or collector facilities, could result in increased traffic volumes on
Grandview Drive in Oshawa. Although this increase is difficult to predict, the level will likely relate
directly to prevailing operating conditions at the Grandview Drive / Bloor Street and Bloor Street/Townline
Road intersections.
One issue that should be addressed by the Municipality of Clarington and the Region of Durham is the
lack of sufficient stopping and crossing sight distance (particularly for left turns) on Bloor Street at
Prestonvale Road (currently an unsignalized location). Currently there exists significant sight distance
problems as a result of the prevailing roadway grade east of Prestonvale Road. The only practical
solution to these problems may involve relocating the future upgraded Bloor Street /Prestonvale Road
intersection to the west and providing signalization. This problem has been confirmed in conjunction with
Region of Durham staff during a field visit to the site. The assessment of sight distance constraints was
undertaken for the existing posted speed of 80 kph (the prevailing speeds appear to be somewhat higher
than 80 kph). Although it is recognized that urbanization will occur in the near future to the west of
Prestonvale Road, to the east, the rural character will remain for some time and therefore it is appropriate
to assume that there will not be a reduction in speeds. Signalization alone at this intersection will not
resolve the sight distance problems.
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The traffic assessment has revealed that the development associated with either Phases 1 or 1 A of the
South-West Courtice Neighbourhood Plan cannot be accommodated without improvements i.e. widening
of Bloor Street from two to four lanes between Prestonvale Road and Harmony Road and other associated
improvements on Highway 401 - see Section 6.0 below. It has been determined that approximately
500 -600 dwelling units could be accommodated in the area within the next 10 years. This assumes that
the Region of Durham can find a solution to the existing capacity problems at the Bloor Street /Harmony
Road intersection which could defer the need for other major improvements within the 10 year planning
horizon.
6.0 SUGGESTED TRAFFIC/TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT
OPTIONS
The following local and Regional improvements should be considered by the Region of Durham,
Municipality of Clarington and the City of Oshawa. These improvements will be required to support the
proposed Phase 1 (and IA) development in the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood, assuming that build
out will occur within the next 10 years:
• Widen and re -align Bloor Street from Harmony Road to Prestonvale Road. The roadway should be
widened from two to four lanes and include the grade separation of the existing CPR tracks west of
Grandview Drive. Realignments of Bloor Street will be required between Grandview Drive and
Harmony Road and Townline Road and Prestonvale Road. The latter realignment should be effected
in conjunction with development of South-West Courtice Neighbourhood.
• In conjunction with the Bloor Street widening, traffic signals will be required at the Bloor Street and
Townline Road and Bloor Street and Prestonvale Road intersections.
• Construct the new Colonel Sam Drive interchange on Highway 401 including the connection from
Colonel Sam Drive to Bloor Street. The interchange should include provision for the Highway 401
eastbound to northbound movement, not originally contemplated in the Preliminary Design Study
undertaken by the Ministry of Transportation. In conjunction with this interchange construction, a
ramp connecting westbound Bloor Street to eastbound Highway 401 (EN -W) should be constructed at
the Harmony Road / Bloor Street intersection.
• The internal roadways within the proposed South-West Courtice Neighbourhood should be designed
to promote north -south travel to /from Bloor Street and to discourage east -west travel, which may result
in increased volumes on Grandview Drive i.e. the internal east -west roadways could be discontinuous.
We have reviewed the potential options for reducing traffic volumes on Prestonvale Road to local
roadway standards (i.e. less than 1,000 vpd) and offer the following comments. Just maintaining the
roadway as local road as designated in the original Official Plan, will not obviously result in any changes
to roadway function, or traffic volumes. The only way to achieve reduced traffic volumes on Prestonvale
Road south of Robert Adams Drive would be a physical closure of the roadway and diversion of
community traffic to Robert Adams Drive. Exhibit 7 shows the roadway network that could result from
this change. The cost of the modifications shown in Exhibit 7 are conservatively estimated at
approximately $750,000 - $1,000,000 (1994 Dollars) including property. This improvement would
displace residents in four and possibly five existing single family homes. Such a configuration would
increase traffic volumes on Robert Adams Drive by a significant level. Robert Adams Drive was not
designed nor planned to carry all of the north -south traffic from the area. Similar comments apply to
Sandringham Drive to the east; this roadway was also not designed to carry significant volumes of traffic
and should not be considered an alternative to Prestonvale Road.
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It is considered that the closure of Prestonvale Road in any location is not a practical solution and will
result in greater traffic related problems elsewhere in the area. From a traffic operations and planning
perspective, both Robert Adams Drive and Prestonvale Road should remain open and share north -south
traffic. Prestonvale Road is signalized at Highway 2 and provides the main access to /from areas to the
south.
The impact that extending Townline Road to Highway 2 may have on traffic operations and volumes on
Prestonvale Road and Robert Adams Drive was investigated as part of this Study. This improvement
would result in a minor reduction in existing traffic volumes on Prestonvale Road and potentially reduce
the impact that development in South-West Courtice would have on traffic volumes on both Robert
Adams Drive and Prestonvale Road; Kowever, the overall level of anticipated development in South-West
Courtice is such that volumes on all roadways in the area will continue to increase over time and the
extension of the Townline Road may be an integral part of the future transportation network in the
area. It is, however, not considered essential that this linkage be provided to serve Phases 1 or IA of
the proposed development as considered in the context of this review, provided the other improvements
discussed previously are implemented. The importance of the Townline Road /Highway 2 link will be
further reviewed as part of Phase 2 of this Study.
7.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The work associated with the traffic analysis summarized in this report has led to the conclusion that the
complete development of Phase 1 of the South-West Courtice Neighbourhood as proposed, (or Phase I
for that matter), cannot be accommodated on the local transportation network without improvements to
the local and Regional transportation network as described above. Only 500 -600 residential units could
be developed in the area until significant network improvements are effected. In addition, it is clear from
our analysis that traffic volumes will increase on Prestonvale Road, Robert Adams Drive and Glenabbey
Drive; although these volumes are generally within accepted guidelines for collector roadways (Robert
Adams Drive and Glenabbey Drive) and Type C arterials (Prestonvale Road). As you are aware,
residents on these roadways are unhappy with current levels of traffic and additional volumes, although
considered to be within accepted guidelines, will only serve to exacerbate residents' concerns.
Although the Council of the Municipality of Clarington has expressed a desire to maintain a local
roadway status on Prestonvale Road, such status is not considered practical and therefore it is
recommended that it be designated a Type C arterial roadway in the Official Plan as originally envisaged,
to realistically reflect its intended function and actual use. This roadway, in conjunction with Robert
Adams Drive, provides access to and from Highway 2 from the south. At the present time, it is not
considered practical to provide any other north-south connections in the area due to existing physical,
topographical, environmental and development constraints. As discussed above, the extension of
Townline Road to Highway 2 (King Street) could play a role in the long term transportation system for
the area; however, it is not considered necessary for the residential component.of development in South-
West Courtice.
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The assessment summarized in this letter report has confirmed that there are number of regional traffic
issues in the community which should be dealt with by the Region of Durham. In particular, the analysis
confirmed that there are capacity constraints at the intersection of Bloor Street and Harmony Road and
that the Harmony Road/Highway 401 interchange will shortly be operating at capacity. The Region
should investigate the need and timing for the implementation of the Colonel Sam Drive /Highway 401
interchange as previously planned. The Region should also undertake a Study to review options for
providing additional access to the South Courtice area between Courtice Road and Townline Road; this
would include reviewing all possible alternatives for connecting the South Courtice area to Highway 401
and the appropriateness, of the planned Regional roadway network.
I trust the above comments are satisfactory. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any
questions.
Yours very truly,
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ATTACHMENT +5
DN: AMEND- 59.SEC
AMENDMENT NO. 59 TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
OF THE FORMER TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PURPOSE: The Purpose of this Amendment is:
a) to extend the Courtice Urban Area to the southwest of the
current Urban Area and to provide for appropriate land use
designations and population allocations;
b) to incorporate a secondary plan for the South -West Courtice
Neighbourhood;
c) to amend the road classifications for Townline Road and
Bloor Street and to designate new collector and arterial roads
as part of the expanded Urban Area;
d) to amend various policies regarding the phasing of
residential development and conditions in which Council will
consider a plan of subdivision premature; and
e) to delete the policy and schedule related to the sequence of
the preparation of neighbourhood plans.
LOCATION: The amendments to the general policy provisions apply to the entire
Courtice Urban Area. However, the amendment generally applies to
the lands located south of Glenabbey Drive, east of Townline Road,
north of Highway 401 and west of Prestonvale Road, being Parts 33,
34, 35, Concession 1 and 2 in the former Township of Darlington,
former Town of Newcastle now the Municipality of Clarington.
BASIS: An official plan amendment application was filed by Stolp Homes
(Newcastle) Developers Inc. in 1989 for the expansion of the
Courtice Urban Area south -west of the current urban limit.
On June 5, 1991, Regional Council adopted a new Durham
Regional Official Plan which included the expansion of the Courtice
Urban Area to incorporate lands subject to this amendment. The
new Regional Official Plan was approved by the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs on November 24, 1993.
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On January 27, 1992, Municipal Council resolved to undertake a
review of the local official plan. At that time, Council exempted
Stolp Homes (Newcastle) Developers Inc. from the administrative
freeze on the processing of applications in the expansion areas
during the period of the Official Plan Review.
In order to consider the Stolp application for a plan of subdivision,
the Official Plan required the preparation and adoption of a
neighbourhood development plan. The neighbourhood
development planning area applied to an area larger than the Stolp
Homes application.
Several landowners, specifically Newcastle I Limited Partnership and
Newcastle II Limited Partnership (which assumed the lands and the
application by Stolp Homes (Newcastle) Developers), 289143
Ontario Limited and 765400 Ontario Ltd. hired Tunney Planning Inc.
to prepare a neighbourhood development plan for this area.
A Public Meeting on the Neighbourhood Plan and proposed
Amendment #59 was held on September 19, 1994. Council
referred the matter back to staff for further review. Also in
consideration of proposed Amendment #59 at a meeting on
September 26, 1994, Council resolved that Prestonvale Road should
remain designated as a local road south of the intersection with
Robert Adams Drive.
On March 27, 1995, two applications to amend the Official Plan
were submitted by 289143 Ontario Ltd. and 765400 Ontario Ltd.
This Amendment to the Official Plan is based on the South -West
Courtice Neighbourhood Study prepared by Tunney Planning Inc,
the subsequent review by the general public and agencies of the
consultant's recommended plan, and certain work undertaken as
part of the Municipality's Official Plan Review, and Council's
resolution of September 26, 1994 with respect to Prestonvale Road.
ACTUAL
AMENDMENT: The Official Plan for the former Town of Newcastle is hereby
amended as follows:
i) In Section 6.1.2 (i) (a), delete the last sentence beginning with
the words "Schedule 6 -3 indicates the sequence for the
preparation....";
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In Section 6.1.2 (i)(c), replacing the number "20,000" with
1131,000".
iii) In Section 6.3.2 (ii)(a), replacing the words "Black, Farewell
and Harmony Creek Systems" with the words "Black,
Farewell, Harmony and Robinson Creek Systems ".
iv) In Section 6.7.2 (v), (b) replacing the words "Type A and B
arterial roads" with the words "Type A, B and C arterial
roads ".
v) In Subsection 6.8.2 (iii)(c), replacing it with the following:
"c) The phasing of residential development in the Courtice
Urban Area shall be based on the following principles:
the sequential development of lands and the
prohibition of leap- frogging;
the priority for development in or adjacent to
the Community Central Area shown in this Plan;
the economic use and extension of all services;
the priority for intensification and infilling
development; and
increased density for new neighbourhoods
having regard for the integration with existing
residential areas.
In the review of an application for draft plan of
subdivision, the Municipality shall have regard for
these policies and where necessary impose
appropriate conditions of draft approval to implement
the policies of this section."
vi) Delete the existing Section 6.8.2 (iv) and replace it as follows;
"iv) Council may declare a residential plan of subdivision
premature if any of the following conditions apply:
a) the plan of subdivision does not meet the
phasing principles of Section 6.8.2.(iii)(c);
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b) the municipal -wide non - residential assessment
ratio is less than 15 percent;
c) the capital works and services required to
service the lands and the future residents are
not within the 10 year capital works forecast as
identified in the development charges study, as
updated from time to time; and
d) the Municipality does not have the
administrative or financial capabilities to provide
and maintain all services required by the future
residents generated from the subdivision
development."
vii) Add a new policy 6.8.2 (v) as follows:
"v) Notwithstanding Section 6.8.2 (iv)(c), the Municipality
may consider the provision of capital works and
services by the proponents of development where
such works are not in the 10 year capital works
forecast. provided that:
it does not affect the development charge
quantum; and
it is permissable under the Development
Charges Act."
viii) Renumber the existing Section 6.8.2 (v) as appropriate.
ix) Add a new Section 10.3 as follows:
1110.3 SOUTH -WEST COURTICE
NEIGHBOURHOOD SECONDARY PLAN
10.3.1 INTRODUCTION
The South -West Courtice Neighbourhood Secondary Planning Area
comprises approximately 124 hectares of land located south of the future
realigned Bloor Street, west of Prestonvale Road and east of the Townline
Road. It is identified as Neighbourhood 4 in the Official Plan.
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The purpose of this Secondary Plan is to detail the land uses and policies
governing the urbanization of the lands within the South -West Courtice
Neighbourhood. This Plan will guide Council in assessing various
proposals for developments and in the exercise of powers of subdivision
approval, zoning and site plan control.
10.3.2 GENERAL POLICIES
The development of the South -West Courtice Neighbourhood is governed
by the policies of the Municipality's Official Plan and the Durham Regional
Official Plan. The development controls set out in these documents should
be read in conjunction with the policies outlined in this Secondary Plan.
The planned population of this neighbourhood is approximately 5,900
persons at an overall density 14.8 units per gross hectare.
10.3.3 RESIDENTIAL AREAS
10.3.3.1 It is the objective of this Plan to provide for the range and mix of housing
types. In this regard, 70% of new housing will be low density units, 20%
will be medium density units and 10% will be high density units.
10.3.3.2 Development within Residential Areas shall be by means of plans of
subdivision prepared in conformity with this Plan and in particular urban
design policies of Section 10.3.10.
10.3.3.3 The density ranges provided herein shall be used to guide development
within the lands designated on Schedule 10 -2 ". For the purpose of this
Plan, net residential density is based on residential lands excluding
public roads, schools, parks, open space areas and other similar public
land areas.
i) Low Density Residential
Low density Residential Areas will consist of housing forms similar
in kind to detached, semi - detached, linked, duplex, garden suites,
and limited street townhouse forms. All low density areas will
develop to a maximum of 25 units per net hectare. Limited street
townhouse dwelling units will be permitted within the low density
residential areas and shall be generally located at the periphery of
residential neighbourhoods within close proximity to collector or
arterial roads.
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III) Medium Density Residential
Medium Density Residential Areas will include housing forms similar
in kind to street townhouses, block townhouses, maisonettes,
triplex, and low rise apartments. Medium density areas will develop
at a range of 25 to 60 units per net hectare.
iii) High Density Residential
High Density Residential Areas will permit the development of low
and mid -rise apartment housing forms, at a range of 60 to 100 units
per net hectare. Building heights shall not exceed six storeys.
10.3.3.4 Affordable Housing
At least 30% of all dwellings proposed within this neighbourhood shall
conform to the affordable housing requirements in accordance with
Provincial policy. The mix of medium and high density areas is intended
to provide sufficient flexibility to ensure the opportunity for affordable
housing, including the provision of rent - geared -to- income housing.
10.3.3.5 Heritage House
A heritage house has been identified and is indicated on Schedule "10 -2 ".
It is the intent of Council to ensure the conservation of this structure and
the appropriate integration of adjacent residences. Council may require
the preparation of elevations, axonometric drawings or other similar
techniques to review the context, scale and design of proposed land uses
adjacent to this site.
10.3.4 SCHOOLS
10.3.4.1 The student yield estimates have resulted in the identification of a need for
one Public and Separate elementary school within this Neighbourhood. In
addition, one Public elementary school site located in Neighbourhood 2A
shall serve residents of this Neighbourhood.
10.3.4.2 Elementary schools will be sited and designed to provide a visual focus for
neighbourhood activity. School Boards are encouraged to construct
schools two storeys or greater in height to provide a mass and
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architectural prominence reflective of this role. Elementary school sites
shall be designed to meet the requirements of the respective school
boards and the following:
• a monknum site size of generally 2.4 ha; and
• a minimum frontage comprising at least 25% of the site perimeter.
10.3.4.3 A Public secondary school site has been identified in Neighbourhood 2A
to serve the south -west portion of the Courtice Urban Area including this
Neighbourhood.
10.3.5 PARKS
10.3.5.1 Parks shall be developed in accordance with the policies of the Official
Plan. The acquisition of these lands will be made as a dedication under the
Planning Act and the provisions of the Official Plan.
10.3.5.2 Community Park
A Community Park to serve this and other Courtice Neighbourhoods has
been designated in the southerly portion of Courtice in the vicinity of Bloor
Street and Prestonvale Road.
10.3.5.3 Neighbourhood Park
One Neighbourhood Park of 3.8 ha is required and shall be located in
proximity to the elementary schools. The approximate location of a central
neighbourhood park is shown on Schedule 10 -2 ". A more precise location
will be determined at the subdivision stage.
10.3.5.4 Parkettes
Three parkettes are to be located in this neighbourhood as shown on
Schedule 10 -2 ". The purpose of these parkettes is to provide park space
where walking distances to the Neighbourhood Park exceed 400 m. One
parkette is to be located within the Planning Precinct as described in
Section 10.3.9 of this Plan.
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10.3.6 GREEN SPACE
10.3.6.1 The Green Space designation recognizes lands in and adjacent to the
western sub - tributary of Robinson Creek and includes adjacent woodlands
and the central stormwater management facility. The Green Space system
is fundamental not only as a means of protecting a natural feature within
the Neighbourhood, but also in providing a connecting link to various
community facilities. It has a width conforming to the greater of the
requirements of the Ministry of Natural Resources for a warm water stream
(minimum 15.0 metres beyond the streambank), the requirements of the
Conservation Authority for regulatory floodplain or the topographic break
in slope.
10.3.6.2 As a condition of development, development proponents shall enhance the
natural state of the Robinson Creek by revegetating adjacent lands.
Revegetation would include planting of trees and shrubs in consideration
of enhancing fisheries and wildlife habitat potential.
10.3.6.3 The alteration to the natural state of watercourses and creeks is
discouraged. However, any proposal to alter a section of a watercourse
must maintain or improve its ecological state, and incorporate natural
channel design features to the satisfaction of the Conservation Authority,
the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Municipality of Clarington. In
addition, a greater width for the Green Space land may be required to
accommodate natural channel design features, stable slopes, vegetation
and buffer areas.
10.3.6.4 Young woodlands occupy portions of the Robinson Creek tributary
floodplain and adjacent lands. This unit is comprised of vigourous young
hardwoods and softwoods of high scenic quality, and in good biological
health with a relatively high adaptability to disturbances. This stand of
young woodlands is protected within the Green Space designation
associated with the Robinson Creek tributary.
10.3.6.5 Consideration should be extended, wherever possible, towards preserving
mature trees and woodlands which are outside of the Green Space
designation 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.
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10.3.7 COMMERCIAL
10.3.7.1 Commercial facilities shall be developed in conformity with the provisions
of the Official Plan and this Secondary Plan.
10.3.7.2 Convenience Commercial
A Convenience Commercial block (0.2 ha) is located along the south side
of the future intersection Bloor Street and Robert Adams Drive and is part
of the designated Planning Precinct. A maximum of 500 square metres of
retail and personal service floorspace is permitted. Development of this
block is subject to the provisions outlined in Section 10.3.9 of this Plan.
10.3.7.3 Corner Stores
Individual corner stores with a maximum of 100 square metres of gross
leasable floor area may be permitted in any Low Density Residential Area
to provide items of daily necessity or services for the immediate
surrounding residents. Corner store sites shall be recognized in the zoning
by -law.
10.3.8 CHURCH
A church block of approximately 0.9 ha is reserved within the Planning
Precinct designated in this Neighbourhood. Should a church facility not
be warranted, development of these lands shall be for Medium Density
residential uses.
10.3.9 PLANNING PRECINCT
10.3.9.1 A Planning Precinct has been established to create a mix of land uses and
a focal point of activity for the community. . Uses within this area are
schematically indicated on Schedule "10 -2 ". The configuration of these
uses may be altered from that shown without requiring an amendment to
this Plan provided that the intent of this Plan is achieved. Prime
consideration shall be placed on urban design, including the spacial
distribution of structures and architectural treatment.
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10.3.9.2 An Urban Design Plan shall be approved by Council prior to the
implementation of zoning by -laws and site plans. This requirement is
necessary in order to provide a visual interpretation of proposed land uses,
massing of buildings, configuration of roads and walkways, future transit
stops, parkland uses, and any other matters identified by the Municipality.
Zoning by -laws shall implement the key elements of the Urban Design Plan
including provisions such as building height, lot coverage, floorspace,
density, setbacks and build -to requirements.
10.3.10 URBAN DESIGN POLICIES
In the review of development applications, the following urban design
criteria shall be implemented:
a) the street system shall be designed to address pedestrian, cycling,
transit and auto - related requirements having regard for the policies
of Section 10.3.11;
b) street alignments and lotting should maximize passive solar gain;
c) buildings should address the arterial road frontage either directly or
on single - loaded (service) roads; reverse lotting generally is
prohibited;
d) housing designs will encourage social interaction along public
streets through such means as the provision of front porches and
ground -level windows, and reduced front yard setbacks;
e) garages shall be located in such a manner that they are not
intrusive in the streetscape.
f) noise from arterial roads shall be mitigated by appropriate
subdivision design; acoustical fences will be permitted only to
supplement other noise attenuation measures;
g) good visual access shall be provided to public spaces to promote
a safe social environment
h) adequate parking shall be provided for smaller frontage lots; and
i) street trees, landscaping and streetscape amenities shall be
provided in recognition of levels for local, collector and arterial
roads.
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10.3.11 TRANSPORTATION
10.3.11.1 The road network shall be based on a grid system of roads to support the
desirable urban form, to facilitate the movement of people and goods, and
the development of an effective system of public transit.
Arterial Roads shall be designed in accordance with criteria contained
within the Durham Regional Official Plan. Collector and Local Roads shall
be designed in accordance with the criteria contained with the
Municipality's Official Plan.
10.3.11.2 Road Classifications
The road network identified on Schedule "10 -2" incorporates strategic
collector road connections to the boundary arterial grid system and is
based upon road design standards and classifications related to function,
traffic volume and vehicular operating speed. Council may require the
design and installation of traffic calming measures along collector roads at
the time of subdivision approval.
The potential for local street connections to arterial roads is identified on
Schedule "10 -2" as a means of providing access to residents within the
immediate area. Local streets in the vicinity of these connections will be
designed to discourage through- traffic or a collector road function.
Municipal Council, in the review of independent development applications
will determine the need for local streets to exit onto boundary arterials.
Local streets shall be designed on the basis of a grid street and modified
to accommodate physical constraints. The use of cul -de -sacs is
discouraged.
10.3.11.3 Bloor Street Realignment
It is the intention of this Plan that the existing alignment of Bloor Street
between Townline Road and Prestonvale Road be redesignated from a
Regional road to a local road. For some portions it will be necessary to
abandon the existing right -of -way.
The existing Bloor Street shall be rebuilt to urban standards and will have
the option of local road access to Townline Road. New lots fronting onto
the existing Bloor Street shall not be given final approval until such time as:
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(i) the new alignment for Bloor Street is constructed; and
(ii) funding is secured and committed for the reconstruction of the
existing Bloor Street to urban standards.
10.3.11.4 Intersection Improvements
The need for intersection improvements have been identified for the
following intersections:
(i) Bloor Street/Townline Road; and
(ii) Bloor Street/Prestonvale Road
Prior to approval of any development application adjacent to these
intersections, preliminary engineering studies shall be completed to define
the right -of -way requirements and alignment having consideration for
impacts on all adjacent lands.
10.3.11.5 Transit System
Land uses and the road system shall be developed to support future local
transit service which is intended to travel on the boundary arterial roads.
A minimum of 90% of all households shall be within 400 metres of a future
transit stop. This shall be achieved by:
(i) locating higher density development in close proximity to future
transit routes; and
(ii) providing convenient pedestrian access to future transit stops.
10.3.11.6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Routes
The needs of pedestrians and cyclists shall be given high priority in the
design of plans of subdivision. The major pedestrian and bicycle routes
are identified on Schedule 10 -2 ". The system will follow the Green Space
designation and streets linking parks and community facilities.
All streets will be designed to accommodate pedestrian needs, generally
incorporating sidewalks on both sides of the street. Block sizes will be
limited so that mid -block walkways are not required.
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Appropriate studies will be required
as a condition of approval for a draft plan of subdivision to detail the
pedestrian and cycling system requirements.
10.3.12 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
10.3.12.1 Stormwater management techniques must be incorporated to mitigate the
impacts of development on water quality and quantity, consistent with the
Robinson Creek Master Drainage Study.
10.3.12.2 The stormwater management facility will be sized and designed according
to Best Management Practices. The facility is shown schematically on
Schedule "10 -2" within the Green Space designation. The land area
designated shall be appropriate for incorporating natural wetland features
and native vegetation with the pond design. The design of the pond shall
ensure due consideration for public safety, maintenance, aesthetics and
habitat potential.
Storm water management facilities shall not be accepted as parkland
dedication under the Planning Act.
10.3.12.3 A Storm Water Management Implementation Report shall be prepared to
accompany the submission of a plan of subdivision. The report shall
address the implementation requirements of the Robinson Creek Master
Drainage Plan including groundwater infiltration, baseflow enhancement,
the design of storm water management facilities, erosion, sedimentation
and water quality controls.
10.3.13 SERVICING
10.3.13.1 All development shall proceed on the basis of urban standards with
sanitary sewers, watermains and storm sewers.
10.3.13.2 Water supply and sanitary sewer services can be supplied to the northerly
portion of the neighbourhood using existing plants and through
improvements to the existing systems. Water supply and sanitary sewer
services for the southerly portion of this neighbourhood will require the
construction of new facilities and /or expansion of existing facilities on the
basis of Region -wide considerations. The extension of water and sanitary
sewer services shall be in accordance with Regional policy.
10.3.13.3 Minor system storm sewers will be designed in a conventional manner, to
function by gravity and to suit topography and street pattern.
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10.3.14 IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION
10.3.14.1 This Secondary Plan shall be implemented by the exercise of the powers
conferred on the Municipality by the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, the
Development Charges Act and other applicable statutes in accordance with
the implementation policies of the Official Plan.
10.3.14.2 Prior to the final approval of any plan of subdivision or reaming site plan
approval for urban land uses, appropriate provisions shall be made for:
(I) road capacity improvements for Bloor Street between Harmony
Road and Townline Road in the City of Oshawa;
(ii) construction of a re- aligned Bloor Street between Townline Road
and Prestonvale Road; and
(iii) adequate fire protection and other emergency services for this area.
10.3.14.3 The boundaries for land use areas are approximate only and shall be
defined by the alignment of streets, natural features or lot boundaries in the
implementing zoning by -laws.
10.3.14.4 The policies of this Plan shall be interpreted in conjunction with the
applicable policies of the Official Plan. In the event of a conflict between
this Plan and the Official Plan, this Plan shall prevail to the extent of the
conflict."
x) Amending 'Schedule 6 -1 - Courtice Secondary Plan'
as indicated in Exhibit 'A' to this Amendment.
A) Amending 'Schedule 6 -2 - Environmental Sensitivity'
as indicated in Exhibit 'B' to this Amendment.
xii) Deleting 'Schedule 6-3 - Sequence of Neighbourhood
Development Plan Preparation'.
xiii) Amending 'Schedule 6-4 - Transportation Network' as
indicated in Exhibit 'C' to this Amendment.
xiv) Renumber 'Schedule 64 and all references in the text
to 'Schedule 6 -3'.
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xv) Adding 'Schedule 10 -2' - Land Use: South -West
Courtice Neighbourhood Secondary Plan.
IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Official Plan of the former
Town of Newcastle, as amended, regarding the
implementation of the Plan, shall apply in regard to this
Amendment.
INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Official Plan of the former
Town of Newcastle, as amended, regarding the interpretation
of the Plan, shall apply in regard to this Amendment.
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EXHIBIT "A" TO AMENDMENT •#59
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ATTACHMENT *6
DN: AMEND.5
AMENDMENT # 5 TO THE
COURTICE SOUTH NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is:
a) to redefine the boundaries of the Courtice South Neighbourhood
Plan and to provide for appropriate land use designations and
population allocations for the additional lands;
b) to amend the road classifications to designate Townline Road as a
Type "B" Arterial Road, Bloor Street as a Type "A" Road, Prestonvale
Road as a Local Road and to designate new collector, arterial and
local roads;
c) to amend the policies regarding residential density categories and
their respective locational criteria and policies regarding a
secondary school site for South -West Courtice; and,
d) to identify the existing Gatehouse parkette.
LOCATION: The lands subject of this Amendment are located east of Townline Road,
north of Bloor Street, west of Prestonvale Road, being Parts 33, 34, 35,
Concession 1 and 2 in the former Township of Darlington, now the
Municipality of Clarington.
BASIS: A Neighbourhood Plan Amendment application (NPA 87- 04 /CS) was filed
by Akal International Inc., in 1987 for the expansion of the courtice Urban
Area of Part Lots 33 and 34, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington.
This application was subsequently assumed by 765400 Ontario Limited.
On June 5, 1991, Regional Council adopted a. new Durham Regional
Official Plan which included the expansion of the Courtice Urban Area to
incorporate lands subject to this amendment. The new Regional Official
Plan was approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs on November 24,
1993.
On January 27, 1992, Municipal Council resolved to undertake a review of
the local official plan. At that time, Council exempted Stolp Homes
(Newcastle) Developers Inc. from the administrative freeze on the
processing of applications in the expansion areas during the period of the
Official Plan Review.
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In order to consider the Stolp application for a plan of subdivision, the
Official Plan required the preparation and adoption of a neighbourhood
development plan. The neighbourhood development planning area
applied to an area larger than the Stolp Homes application.
Several landowners, specifically Newcastle I Limited Partnership and
Newcastle II Limited Partnership (which assumed the lands and the
application by Stolp Homes (Newcastle) Developers), 289143 Ontario
Limited and 765400 Ontario Ltd. hired Tunney Planning Inc. to prepare a
neighbourhood development plan for this area.
A Public Meeting on the Amendment #5 to the Courtice South
Neighbourhood Plan and proposed Amendment #59 was held on
September 19, 1994. Council referred the matter back to staff for further
review. Also in consideration of the proposed Amendment at a meeting on
September 26, 1994, Council resolved that Prestonvale Road should
remain designated as a local road south of the intersection with Robert
Adams Drive.
On March 27, 1995, two applications to amend the Official Plan were
submitted by 289143 Ontario Ltd. and 765400 Ontario Ltd.
This Amendment to the Official Plan is based on the South -West Courtice
Neighbourhood Study prepared by Tunney Planning Inc, the subsequent
review by the general public and agencies of the consultant's
recommended plan, and certain work undertaken as part of the
Municipality's Official Plan Review, and Council's resolution of September
26, 1994 with respect to Prestonvale Road.
ACTUAL
AMENDMENT:
The Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan is hereby amended
as follows:
Throughout the document replace the words "Darlington Official
Plan" with the words "Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle"
and replace the words "Town of Newcastle" with the words
"Municipality of Clalington".
2. In the second paragraph of Section 1.3, delete the number "275"
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and replace with "297'. Replace "Urban Area Boundary" with "Bloor
Street and Prestonvale Road ".
3. Delete Section 2.1.1 and replace with the following:
"Section 6.1.2 (iv) of the Official Plan for the former Town of
Newcastle, defines net residential areas as "all residential lands
excluding local roads, junior elementary schools and neighbourhood
parks "; and establishes a maximum of 25 units per net residential
hectare for low density; a range of 25 -60 units for medium density
and a range of 60 -100 units per net residential hectare for high
density ".
4. In section 2.1.2, delete subsections (i), (ii), and (iii) and replace with
the following:
"(i) Low Density Residential
will consist of housing forms similar in kind to
detached, semi - detached, linked, duplex, garden
suites and limited street townhouse forms;
shall generally be located at the interior of the
residential neighbourhoods on local or collector roads;
street townhouse forms shall be generally located at
the periphery of residential neighbourhoods within
close proximity to arterial roads.
(ii) Medium Density Residential
will consist of housing forms similar in kind to street
and block townhouses, triplex and low rise
apartments; and,
shall be generally located at the periphery of the
residential neighbourhoods.
(iii) High Density Residential
will consist of low to mid -rise apartment housing
forms;
building heights shall not exceed six storeys; and,
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shall be located with the Community Central Area or
adjacent to Type A or B arterial roads."
5. In Section 2.1.5, replace the number "9500" with "10800 ".
6. After Section 2.6.3, add a new Section 2.6.4:
112.6.4 Intersection Improvements
The need for intersection improvements have been identified for the
following intersections:
(i) Bloor Street/Townline Road; and,
(ii) Bloor Street /Prestonvale Road.
Prior to approval of any development application adjacent to these
intersections, preliminary engineering studies shall be completed to
define the right -of -way requirements and alignment having
consideration for impacts on all adjacent lands."
7. Renumber existing Section 2.6.4 to 2.6.5
8. By amending Schedule 1 ( Courtice South Neighbourhood Plan) as
indicated in Schedule "A" to this Amendment.
9. By amending Schedule 2 ( Courtice South Neighbourhood
Population) as indicated in Schedule "B" to this Amendment.
Schedules "A" and "B" hereto shall form part of this Amendment.
IMPLEMENTATION:
The provisions regarding implementation, as set forth in the Courtice South
Neighbourhood Development Plan shall apply in regard to this
amendment.
INTERPRETATION:
The provisions regarding interpretation, as set forth in the Courtice South
Neighbourhood Development Plan shall apply in regard to this
amendment.
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Schedule "A" to Amendment No.5
to the COURTICE SOUTH NEIGHBOURHOOD
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