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Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: February 9, 2026 Report Number: PDS-017-26 Authored by: Nicole Zambri, Principal Planner Submitted By: Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO By-law Number: Resolution Number: File Number: ZBA2024-0008 and S-C-2024-0005 Report Subject: Applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 53 residential units at 1430 Prestonvale Road in Courtice Recommendations: 1.That Report PDS-017-26 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; 2.That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Delpark Homes (Prestonvale) Inc., attached to Report PDS-0017-26, as Attachment 1, be approved; 3.That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-017-26 and Council’s decision; and 4.That all interested parties and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. PD-024-26 Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report PDS-017-26 Report Overview This report is recommending approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Biglieri Group Ltd., on behalf of Delpark Homes (Prestonvale) Inc., to facilitate a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision which proposes a total of 53 residential units. The Draft Plan of Subdivision shows 41 single detached lots, 12 townhouse units, an expansion to a part lot in Phase 1, the extension of Rosswell Drive, a new public road (Street A), a road widening along Prestonvale Road, and 0.3 m reserves. The proposed application would change the zoning on the subject lands from an Agricultural (A) Zone to several Urban Residential Zone Exception Zones to facilitate the development. Each zone is proposed to have site-specific performance standards. The subject lands are located on the west side of Prestonvale Road and south of Bloor Street in Courtice. The proposal is also within the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan Area. 1. Application Details 1.1 Owner: Delpark Homes (Prestonvale) Inc. 1.2 Applicant: Biglieri Group Ltd. 1.3 Proposal: Zoning By-law Amendment To rezone the subject lands from: “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-67) Zone” “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-94) Zone” “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-95) Zone” “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-96) Zone” “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R3-84) Zone” to permit the proposed residential development. Draft Plan of Subdivision Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit 53 residential dwelling units consisting of 41 single detached units and 12 street townhouse units. 1.4 Area: 2.72 hectares (6.75 acres) 1.5 Location: 1430 Prestonvale Road, Courtice (see Figure 1) 1.6 Roll Number: 1817-010-070-02680 Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Report PDS-017-26 Figure 1 – Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Surrounding Context Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report PDS-017-26 2. Background 2.1 On July 5, 2024, the Biglieri Group Ltd., on behalf of Delpark Homes (Prestonvale) Inc., submitted applications for a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision to permit the development of 60 residential units consisting of singles detached and street townhouse dwellings. 2.2 A Statutory Public Meeting was held on December 9, 2024, to provide background information regarding the applications and to obtain public comments. No one spoke in opposition of the application at the Public Meeting but a number of comments were received by Planning Staff. 2.3 Several discussions with the applicant and Staff occurred in an effort to address comments and resolve issues. The proposal was revised to increase the lot frontages for the single detached dwellings and reduce the number of townhouses proposed from 18 units to 12 units. The current Draft Plan now shows a total of 53 residential units. 2.4 The proposal is the second phase of the Millwood Trails community, with the first phase registered in October 2021 (40M-2704), see Figure 2. At that time, the rezoning and subdivision plan for the second phase was deferred given that the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan update had not been completed and that the original Secondary Plan identified these lands as Future Urban Residential due to servicing constraints. 2.5 Since that time, the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan has been approved, however Phase Two is still dependant on the timing of the delivery of the new sanitary sewer trunk from the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). Phase One had an opportunity to connect to services on Roy Nichols Drive but due to the topography of the site, Phase Two required the trunk sewer from the Courtice WPCP. In addition to this, water and stormwater to service this proposal is dependent on the development to the south (S-C-2022-0002 – Tribute Prestonvale Ltd.) to bring the services to the subject lands. Municipality of Clarington Page 5 Report PDS-017-26 Figure 2 – Phases of Development Proposal; source: The Biglieri Group Ltd. 3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses 3.1 The subject lands are located on the west side of Prestonvale Road and south of Bloor Street in the Courtice Urban Area. The lands are currently vacant with some treed areas along the north property line and bisecting the property. The subject lands have frontage on Prestonvale Road and the future extension of Rosswell Drive. 3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows: North - Phase 1, which consists of single detached and townhouse dwellings. East - Prestonvale Road and beyond that, South Courtice Recreation Complex, single detached dwellings (including a designated heritage dwelling), agricultural lands (Prestonvale Tree Farm), and the Robinson Creek. South - Cultivated agricultural lands subject to development applications (SC-2022- 0002 and ZBA-2022-0003). Both of these applications have been approved. West - Natural heritage features (including a wetland) and a stormwater management pond beyond. Municipality of Clarington Page 6 Report PDS-017-26 4. Provincial Policy Provincial Planning Statement (2024) 4.1 The Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) encourages planning authorities to create healthy, livable, and safe communities by accommodating an appropriate range and mix of housing types and development patterns, while making efficient use of land and infrastructure. Opportunities for redevelopment and intensification are to be promoted where it can be accommodated. 4.2 The PPS encourages a minimum density target of 50 residents and jobs per gross developable hectare in designated growth areas. The proposal would be achieving a gross density of approximately 53 people per hectare. 4.3 Healthy and active communities should be promoted by planning public streets to be safe, and meet the needs of pedestrians, foster social in teraction, and facilitate active transportation and community connectivity. Compact and diverse developments promote active modes of transportation such as walking and cycling. 4.4 The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement. 5. Official Plans Durham Region Official Plan (Envision Durham) 5.1 The Durham Region Official Plan designates the subject lands as “Community Areas.” 5.2 Community Areas are to be planned for a variety of housing types, sizes, and tenures, including singles and townhouse dwellings. These areas can also include population- serving uses and shall be developed in a compact form through higher densities and by intensifying and redeveloping existing areas. 5.3 To the west of the subject lands, are natural heritage features which is designated “Major Open Space Areas”. These lands are to be protected, enhanced, and conserved to ensure their ecological value is maintained. Development or site alteration is not permitted in Key Natural Heritage and Hydrologic Features, including any associated vegetation protection zone, as determined through an Environmental Impact Study. 5.4 An Environmental Impact Study was prepared by GeoProcess Research Associates Inc., dated June 6, 2024, in support of the applications. It should also be noted that the natural heritage features and associated minimum vegetation protection areas identified in the previous study were dedicated to the Municipality as part of Phase One. 5.5 The proposed development is also within an Ecologically Significant Groundwater Recharge Area and a Source Water Protection Area which are areas identified to protect groundwater systems and aquifers. Agency and Department comments indicate that they are satisfied that there will be no negative impacts to the Ground Water Recharge Area or the Source Water Protection Area as a result of this development. Municipality of Clarington Page 7 Report PDS-017-26 5.6 The proposal conforms to the Regional Official Plan. Clarington Official Plan 5.7 The Clarington Official Plan (COP) designates the site Urban Residential and is within the Courtice Urban Area. The predominant land use within the Urban Residential designation is for housing purposes. A variety of densities, tenure and housing types are encouraged, generally up to 3 storeys in height. Detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and townhouses are permitted, as proposed. 5.8 Prestonvale Road is identified as a Type C Arterial Road in the Region and Clarington Official Plan. There are no direct vehicle connections proposed to Prestonvale Road from this development. 5.9 The minimum density along arterial roads is 19 units per hectare and 13 units per hectare internal to the neighbourhood. The proposal has a density of 20 units per hectare and locates the denser built forms (townhouses) adjacent to the arterial road (Prestonvale Road). 5.10 The COP policies state that multi-unit residential development will be developed on the basis of the following site development criteria: a) Suitability of the size and shape of the site; b) Compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood in terms of scale, massing, height and siting; c) Minimize impact of traffic on local streets; d) Multiple and direct vehicular accesses from public streets, without reliance on easements; e) Townhouses shall not be sited on opposite sides of the street in order to allow for sufficient on-street parking; f) Achieve a mixture of housing types and shall not replicate the same built form; and g) Street townhouses shall generally not comprise more than 6 attached units. 5.11 The proposed development meets the multi‑unit residential policies, with lot sizes consistent with Phase One and a mix of frontages supporting varied building types. It also conforms with the townhouse requirements, limiting blocks to six attached units and avoiding townhouses on opposite sides of the street. 5.12 An Environmental Impact Study (EIS) was prepared by the applicant given that wetlands and woodlands are present adjacent to the site (to the west). An EIS was prepared as part of the first phase of this development. The limits of the open space lands were determined through the study. These lands were dedicated to the Municipality as part of the registration of the first phase. An addendum report was prepared for the second phase and demonstrates that the proposed development is outside the natural heritage features and minimum required vegetation protection area (refer to Figure 3). Municipality of Clarington Page 8 Report PDS-017-26 Figure 3 – Phases of Development in Relation to the Natural Heritage Features; Source: Savanta 5.13 About 0.5 hectares of cultural woodland will be removed as part of the second phase. The COP considers woodlands within settlement areas significant only when they exceed 1 hectares. Despite CUW1 not providing ecological function and not being included in the forest cover calculation of the subwatershed study, the addendum letter recommends that reforestation should be considered to areas identified as natural heritage system as compensation for the removal of the low quality woodlands. This will be a condition of the subdivision approval. 5.14 Section 23 of the Clarington Official Plan also provides criteria to evaluate the approval of residential developments in an urban area, including draft plans of subdivisions: a) Ensure sequential development of neighbourhoods b) Proposed development is adjacent to Centres or Built-up Aras c) The economical use and extension of all infrastructure and services d) Ensure it offers intensification; and e) Increase density for new neighbourhoods having regard for proposed measures to integrate into existing stable residential areas. Municipality of Clarington Page 9 Report PDS-017-26 5.15 The policies in the Official Plan indicate that the Municipality may declare a residential draft plan of subdivision premature if the capital works and services required to service the lands are not within the Municipality’s current capital budget or 10 -year capital forecast. In this case, while there are a number of infrastructure expansion projects to service the proposed development, the timing of the services are within the current or 10 year capital forecast. 5.16 The proposal conforms to the Clarington Official Plan. Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan Area (Bayview Neighbourhood) 5.17 The subject lands are designated Low Density Residential in the approved Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan. The Secondary Plan was approved by the Region in November 2022. 5.18 Single detached and townhouse dwelling units are permitted up to three storeys. Townhouses are to account for 20% of the total number of units in the low-density residential designation, while singles and semi-detached dwellings are to make up 80%. This is an overall target for the entire designation in the Secondary Plan. The proposal consists of 22% townhouses and 78% singles, which is generally in conformity with the policies of the Secondary Plan. Private streets and private lanes are not permitted within the low-density designation. The proposed units will all have vehicle access off of Street A, which is proposed to be a public road. 5.19 The Secondary Plan also requires every development application to include a policy implementation monitoring report as part of a complete application. The monitoring report assesses the individual application in conjunction with the entire Secondary Plan in terms of density, estimated population, number of units, and amount of non - residential space and number of jobs. The applicant has provided the Policy Implementation Monitoring Report as part of the Planning Rational Addendum letter. 5.20 The proposal conforms to the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan Area. 6. Zoning By-law 6.1 Zoning By-law 84-63 zones the subject lands as “Agriculture (A)”. A Zoning By-law Amendment is required to permit the proposed development which consists of single detached dwellings and street related townhouses. 6.2 The proposed rezoning would change the zoning on the subject lands from an “Agricultural (A) Zone” to various “Urban Residential Type Two (R2) Exception Zones” for the single detached dwellings and an “Urban Residential Type Three (R3) Exception Zone” for the street townhouse units. Each zone is proposed to have site-specific performance standards. 6.3 The proposed zoning by-law amendment includes a Holding (H) Symbol. The Holding would remain on the lands until the necessary conditions of draft approval and development agreements are in place for the Draft Plan of Subdivision. 6.4 A draft Zoning By-law is included as Attachment 1. Municipality of Clarington Page 10 Report PDS-017-26 7. Summary of Background Studies Planning Rationale Report, prepared by Biglieri Group, May 2023, and Planning Rational Addendum Letter, Sept. 10, 2025 7.1 A Planning Justification Report was submitted by the Biglieri Group and an Addendum Letter was later submitted to address various comments. The report indicated that the applications represent an appropriate form of development, consistent with the upper- level Provincial policies, the Clarington Official Plan, the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan and represents good planning. Urban Design Brief, prepared by Biglieri Group, April 2023 7.2 The Urban Design Brief states that the proposed development maintains the character of the surrounding context and prioritizes pedestrian safety and a sense of place through the proposed road network and pedestrian connections which have been designed to connect with the surrounding existing and future planned network. The proposal shows various lot sizes, similar to the lots within the first phase and the lots in the draft plan of subdivision to the south. The report states that the proposal is an appropriate development that represents good planning. Environmental Impact Study, prepared by GeoProcess Research Associates, May 8, 2023, revised June 6, 2024 7.3 An updated Environmental Impact Study (EIS) has been prepared by GeoProcess and includes the original EIS prepared by Savanta (revised August 2019) as an appendix. The report was prepared to determine if the development limits are appropriate in consideration of the natural heritage features identified on the lands adjacent to the site. A constraints map was provided and the updated report indicated that the open space lands dedicated to the Municipality as part of Phase One remain appropriate. The extension of Roswell Drive represents the development limits on the west side of the site. 7.4 There is also a treed area within the subject site that was assessed and determined to be less than the minimum size requirement to be considered a significant woodland to be protected. The EIS further supports that the treed area does not provide a significant ecological function and was not included in the forest cover calculation of the subwatershed study. The addendum letter recommends that reforestation should be considered to areas identified as natural heritage system as compensation for the removal of the low quality woodland. Municipality of Clarington Page 11 Report PDS-017-26 Sustainability Report, prepared by Biglieri Group, May 8, 2023, revised June 27, 2024 7.5 The Sustainability Report demonstrates how the development will ensure energy efficiency, protection of air and water quality, the management of solid waste, protection of the natural environment, and education of residents of these sustainable principles. It includes an analysis of the proposed development in relation to the Clarington Priority Green Development Framework checklist for Draft Plans of Subdivisions. Some key components are:  Minimize road lengths to facilitate better pedestrian connectivity;  Provide a mix of dwelling units;  Provide rough-ins for future installation of EV charging stations;  Planting an additional 98 trees; and  Visual connections to the natural heritage area along Roswell Drive. Noise Impact Study, prepared by YCA Engineering Ltd., April 2023, revised Feb. 2024 7.6 The subject site is located adjacent to Prestonvale Road, which is designated as a Type ‘C’ Arterial Road in the Clarington Official Plan and is a source of transportation noise. This study was prepared to assess the impacts of noise generated from the road and determine mitigation measures to reduce the noise impacts and the appropriate noise clauses to be added to the offer of purchase and sa le agreements for future home buyers. The recommendations of the report indicate that noise levels in the outdoor amenity areas for the units which face Prestonvale Road exceed the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks criteria without any mi tigation measures. It recommends a 1.8 m acoustic fence be installed along the exterior side yards to bring the noise levels at an acceptable level to meet the Ministry requirements, in addition to the recommended warning clauses. Hydrological Assessment and Geotechnical Investigation Addendum, prepared by GHD, May 14, 2024 7.7 Field investigations and test holes for both phases were conducted; however, the original report only identified the Phase 1 lands as being subject to the geotechnical development recommendations and the hydrogeological component did not include a water balance for the Phase 2 lands. As a result, an addendum letter was prepared to address the gaps between the Report and information required for the development application of the Phase 2 component of the subdivision. 7.8 The addendum letter recommends basement floors should be placed at least 1 m above the depth where this condition is noted or be provided with under slab drainage, as recommended in the report where such conditions are noted during basement excavations. Municipality of Clarington Page 12 Report PDS-017-26 7.9 The Hydrogeological Assessment concludes that, based on the information collected during the investigation, development at the site is feasible from a hydr ological perspective as the water can be handled with appropriate engineering techniques. The addendum report indicates that there is evidence of artesian zones which are to be avoided. It is expected that these permanent groundwater zones will be below th e depth of the future development. Through the development process, consideration of groundwater conditions and implementation of various management plans and monitoring will ensure compliance with local and provincial regulations. Appropriate LID and sediment and erosion control measures can be implemented to mitigate impacts. Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Report, Candevcon East Ltd., April 2023, revised August 2025 7.10 The Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management report identifies how the site would be serviced and how the stormwater will be managed post development. The subject lands rely on connections to the future sanitary and watermain proposed in the development to the south on Rosswell Drive (Tribute Community). 7.11 The report indicates that the site will be drained to the proposed future stormwater management facility to the south within the Tribute Communities development. The future stormwater management facility will provide sufficient quantity, quality and erosion control for the proposed development. Arborist Report Amendment Memo, prepared by GeoProcess Research Associates, Sept. 13, 2022, revised Aug. 22, 2025 7.12 The original arborist report was submitted in September 2022 and was revised in August 2025. An addendum letter was later submitted to respond to Municipal comments related to retention of trees along the perimeter of the site and to preserve one tree within the minimum vegetation protection area of the woodlot. The report recommends removal of all identified trees within Phase Two, which totals 54 Trees. The trees around the perimeter need to be removed to support the proposed grading plan and road widening. The arborist recommends that the tree within the minimum vegetation protection area should be removed because the health of the tree is in decline and it could pose a safety hazard given its close proximity to the future extension of Roswell Drive. Archeological Assessment – Stage 1-2, prepared by Archaeological Assessments Ltd., Oct. 12, 2017 7.13 A Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment was prepared for the site. The assessment concluded that the subject property would not require any further archeological investigation as the site did not contain any cultural heritage value or interest and the report has been accepted by the Ministry. Municipality of Clarington Page 13 Report PDS-017-26 Phase One and Two Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by GHD, dated Aug. 22, 2019, updated April 22, 2024 7.14 The Phase One Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was submitted to determine if there were any potential contaminants located on the subject lands which are proposed to be redeveloped for residential uses. 7.15 A Phase Two ESA from 2015 was submitted for the first phase of this development. Updates to the Phase One/Two ESAs were completed in 2019 and were accepted by the Region as part of the Registration of the first phase. The April 2024 Phase One Update Letter prepared by GHD as part of the second phase of the subdivision provides an investigation of the land uses on the subject site since the preparation of the original Phase Two ESA and concludes nothing has changed on the site since 2015 and that no further work is required beyond completing an update letter within 18 months of registration of the subdivision as a condition of draft plan approval. 7.16 To rely on the environmental work performed, Staff will also require the completion of a Reliance Letter and Certificate of Insurance forms. These conditions would also need to be completed before removal of the Hold symbol in the Zoning. 8. Public Notice and Submissions 8.1 Given the postal strike at the time of the public meeting, Public Notice was hand delivered to approximately 65 residents within 120 metres of the subject lands, and 13 notices were sent out by courier to the landowners who resided outside of subject area. Two signs were installed on the subject lands fronting Prestonvale Road and Rosswell Drive. 8.2 Details of the proposed application were also posted on a dedicated webpage (www.clarington.net/PrestonvaleCourtice) and in the Clarington Connected e- newsletter. 8.3 The Public Meeting was held on December 9, 2024 and Staff received four submissions from the public regarding active transportation connections, preservation of trees on the property, mitigation measures during construction to reduce nuisances, and increase in traffic. These comments and concerns are addressed in Section 10 of this report. 9. Department and Agency Comments 9.1 Various agencies and internal departments were circulated for comments on the applications. Attachment 3 to this report is a chart that provides the list of circulated parties. Municipality of Clarington Page 14 Report PDS-017-26 10. Discussion 10.1 The site is located within the Courtice Urban Area and is considered Greenfield development. It is located along Prestonvale Road, which is a Type C Arterial Road. Environmental features are adjacent to the property, on the west side and an Environmental Impact Study was prepared to address any potential impacts from the development. The applicant has proposed a total of 53 units consisting of 41 singles and 12 street related townhouses, as well as a part lot proposed to be melded with a lot in Phase One. The proposal is the second phase, of what is referred to as, the Millwood Trails subdivision. Pedestrian Connections and Park 10.2 Prestonvale Road is currently in the Municipality’s Development Charges Study to be urbanized as development moves forward. The applicant will be responsible for completing Prestonvale Road upgrades along the frontage of the site from the Jack Potts Way to the limit of the south property line. This includes the construction of a 3.0 - metre-wide multi-use path. The proposed development also incorporates sidewalks along Rosswell Drive and east-west connections to the multi-use trail. 10.3 The plan currently shows a sidewalk internal to Street A, however, Durham Region Transit has requested that the sidewalk be shown on the outer side of Street A to avoid street crossings in order to access the multi-use path on Prestonvale Road. The applicant has indicated that this was not feasible due to the grades of the site. These details will be further reviewed at the detailed design stage of the subdivision application. 10.4 No parks are proposed within this development given the close proximity to Rosswell Park and the South Courtice Recreation Complex. Payment in lieu of parkland will be required for this proposal and will be addressed through the conditions of draft plan approval of the subdivision. Reduced Lot Frontages in Relation to On-street Parking 10.5 The draft plan provided by the applicant shows four of the single detached units will have 9.1 metre frontages, and the 12 townhouse units are proposed to have 6 metre frontages. A Council resolution from 1999 (resolution#GPA-472-99) supports the recommendations in a Staff report (PD-36-99) to address parking and subdivision design to minimize on street parking issues. The recommendation gave direction that townhouses which front on a public road shall have a minimum frontage of 7 metres, as opposed to 6 metres. The minimum frontage established was an attempt to address concerns regarding not enough adequate on-street parking and increase landscaped open space in the front yards. In the past, Clarington has also consistently required singles to have a minimum frontage of 10 metres, however more recent approvals have deviated from this requirement. Municipality of Clarington Page 15 Report PDS-017-26 10.6 The applicant has worked with Municipal Staff and revised the draft plan which now shows up to 70% of the lots to meet Clarington’s standard minimum lot frontage requirements. This was increased from the previous design which showed only 65% of the lots meeting this standard. The previous draft plan showed 27 single detached lots which had less than 10 metres of frontage. The revised draft plan now shows only four. This will allow for increased landscaping in the front yard, increased snow storage area, and less conflicts related to on-street parking. 10.7 The draft plan was also revised to decrease the amount townhouse units from 18 to 12 and increased the number of single detached lots that have frontages of 11.3 metres, which will provide more parking on the lot and support less conflicts with driveway locations and on-street parking. Also, a portion of Street A, which is a Cresent, will not have driveway entrances on the sides of the flanking lots. This will provide a greater amount of on-street parking. Staff are satisfied with the revisions made to the draft plan and support the improvements made to address the parking issues. Soft Landscaping in the Front Yard 10.8 In June of 2024, Municipal Staff initiated a Zoning By-law Amendment to address the amount of soft landscaping required in the front yard. This work was completed in response to the number of complaints received from residents regarding the hard landscaping in the front yard, typically done to allow for more parking on the driveway. 10.9 Prior to the By-law Amendment which introduced the soft landscaping requirement, the minimum requirement for landscape open space was 30% and it applied to the entire lot. The definition of landscape open space can include hard surface areas. By introducing the soft landscaping in the front yard to a minimum of 40%, it makes it difficult to achieve two outdoor parking spaces, walkways, etc, especially on lots with smaller lot frontages. 10.10 Through further discussions with the applicant, Staff are supportive of the reduction to the soft landscaping in order to balance the need of providing two outdoor parking spaces on the lot for the single detached units. At the time this By-law Amendment was passed, the applicant had already completed their first submission of the Stage 2 pre - consultation review and was targeting a landscape open space of 30%. 10.11 There have been many discussions with the Owner, Applicant, and Staff to try to meet the minimum 40% soft landscape open space now within the Clarington 84-63 By-law. The applicant has provided an analysis to demonstrate that they can come close to meeting the 40% soft landscaping in the front yard, however they would need some flexibility to account for stairs, walkways, patios, etc. 10.12 The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for each specific exception zone introduced will maintain a soft landscape provision in the front yard in order to meet the intent of the provision when it was introduced in 2024, however the percentage of the soft landscaping will be reduced to 35%, increasing from the 30% that was allowed previously, with the main difference being that it now has to be soft landscaping. This would also only apply to the lots which have le ss than 11.3 metres of frontage. Municipality of Clarington Page 16 Report PDS-017-26 Servicing 10.13 This proposed subdivision is dependent upon municipal sanitary and water expansion projects as well as the extension of local sanitary sewers and watermains through the proposed Tribute (Prestonvale) Limited development, south of the subject site. The following is a brief description of the infrastructure required to service the proposed development:  A Baseline Road Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station (SSPS) and Forcemain.  The design assignment for the Baseline Road SSPS, forcemain, and watermain has commenced. Construction timelines will need to be reviewed and coordinated as all work moves forward.  A secondary water supply, provided in part via a Zone 1 400mm diameter feedermain extended within the Baseline Road R.O.W. from Prestonvale Road to Trulls Road. Continuing within the Prestonvale Road S. R.O.W. from Baseline Road to be reduced for a connection to an existing 300 mm dia. watermain.  The Applicant shall coordinate with the adjacent developer Tribute (Prestonv ale) Limited development and submit a General Plan of Services that includes proposed sanitary sewers and watermains to the Roswell Drive and Prestonvale Road intersection. Environmental Protection and Tree Preservation 10.14 The Environmental Impact Study verified that no feature and/or functions associated with headwater drainage features are present on the ground and/or there is no connection downstream. It also confirms that the Phase 2 development will not impact the woodlands or wetlands west of the site, which have already been dedicated to the Municipality as part of the first phase. 10.15 There are some trees, mostly along the perimeter of the site that will need to be removed in order to match existing grades of adjacent lands and accommodate the proposed road network or road widenings. The Arborist report recommends the removal of 54 trees, five of which are dead and could be a safety hazard if they are not removed. It is recommended that live trees are compensated for at a 2 to 1 ratio. Therefore, 98 new trees are to be planted and shown as part of the landscaping plan at the detailed design stage of the subdivision. There are opportunities for trees to be planted along Prestonvale Road and within the open space areas associated with the Robinson Creek. Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 10.16 A rezoning is required to facilitate the development and rezone the lands from “Agricultural (A)” to various Urban Residential Exception Zones. A hold symbol is proposed for the subject lands and will be removed once the Applicant fulfills the conditions of the subdivision. The conditions of the subdivision will be prepared at a later date, provided Council supports the recommendations in this report. Municipality of Clarington Page 17 Report PDS-017-26 Vehicle Access and Traffic 10.17 Concerns were raised from the public regarding increased traffic. The amount of traffic generated by the proposed development does not warrant any further road improvements or intersection improvements to accommodate the additional 53 units. The site proposes to have vehicle access via a new proposed local road, Street A, which will connect off the extension of Roswell Drive. Roswell Drive will be extended further south, into the Tribute Prestonvale lands and then continue east to connect with Prestonvale Road. 11. Financial Considerations 11.1 The capital infrastructure required for this development will be built by the developer and assumed by the Municipality upon acceptance. The Municipality will include the new capital assets in its asset management plans and be responsible for the major repair, rehabilitation, and replacement in the future. 12. Strategic Plan 11.2 The proposed development has been reviewed against the three pillars of the Clarington Strategic Plan 2024-27. Clarington’s Strategic Plan prioritizes applications resulting in the creation of growing, resilient, sustainable, and complete communities and connecting residents through the design of safe, diverse, inclusive, and vibrant communities. The proposal aligns with Clarington’s Strategic Plan. 12 Climate Change 12.1 The applicant has prepared a Sustainability Analysis. This proposal considers climate risks by implementing sustainable design techniques, features and attributes that will include active and passive strategies reducing energy and water consumption through building materials and fixtures, protecting water quality though enhanced storm water management strategies and low-impact development (LID) measures and reducing the urban heat island effect through landscaping measures. 13. Concurrence 13.1 Not applicable. Municipality of Clarington Page 18 Report PDS-017-26 14. Conclusion 14.1 In consideration of the review of the detailed plans, all agency, staff and public comments, it is respectfully recommended that the Zoning By-law Amendment included in Attachments 1 be approved. The (H) Holding provision will be removed once the applicant fulfills all the conditions of the subdivision. The conditions for the subdivision will be issued after Council makes a decision on the rezoning application . Staff Contact: Nicole Zambri, Principal Planner, (905) 623-3379 x 2422 or nzambri@clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 – Draft Zoning By-law Amendment Attachment 2 – Draft Plan of Subdivision Attachment 3 – Department and Agency Comments Interested Parties: List of Interested Parties available from Department. Attachment 1 to Report PDS-017-26 The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By-law Number 2026-__ Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for ZBA-2024-0008 Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Section 13.4 “Special Exceptions – Urban Residential Type Two (R2) Zone” is hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception Zone 13.4.94 as follows: 13.4.94 Urban Residential Exception (R2-94) Zone Notwithstanding Sections 3.1 g. i), iv), 3.16 c. iii), 13.2 a., b., c. i), ii), iii), e., h., those lands zoned R2-94 shall be subject to the following regulations and the applicable provisions not amended by the R2-94 zone: a. Lot Area (minimum) 270 square metres b. Lot Frontage (minimum) i) Interior Lot 9.1 metres ii) Exterior Lot 12.0 metres c. Yard Requirements (minimum) i) Front Yard 6.0 metres to private garage or carport; 4.0 metres to dwelling; 2.0 metres to porch ii) Exterior Side Yard 6.0 metres to private garage or carport; 4.0 metres to dwelling; 2.0 metres to porch iii) Interior Side Yard 1.2 metres on one side, and 0.6 metres on the other side d. Lot Coverage (maximum) i) Dwelling 45 percent ii) Total of all Buildings and Structures 50 percent iii) Notwithstanding the above lot coverage provision, a covered and unenclosed porch/balcony having no habitable floor space above it, shall be permitted subject to the following: a) In the case of an interior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum area of 12.0 square metres shall be permitted provided it is located in the front yard of the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage. b) In the case of an exterior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum area of 20.0 square metres shall be permitted provided it is located in the front and/or exterior side yard of the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage. e. Front Yard Soft Landscaping (minimum) 35 percent f. Driveway Width (maximum) 4.6 metres g. Garage Requirements i) All garage doors shall not be located any closer to the street line than the dwellings front wall or exterior side wall or covered porch projection. ii) The outside width of the garage shall be a maximum of 40% of the width of the lot frontage. h. Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch located in the front yard (maximum) 1.0 metres above finished grade i. Special Yard Regulations i) Bay windows with foundations may project into any required yard to a distance of not more than 0.75 metres with the bay window having a maximum width of 3.0 metres, but in no instance shall the interior side yard be reduced below 0.6 metres. ii) Steps may project into the required front or exterior side yards, but in no instance shall the front or exterior side yard be reduced below 1.0 metre. iii) Visibility Triangle (minimum) 3.0 metres 2. Section 13.4 “Special Exceptions – Urban Residential Type Two (R2) Zone” is hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception Zone 13.4.95 as follows: 13.4.95 Urban Residential Exception (R2-95) Zone Notwithstanding Sections 3.1 g. i), iv), 3.16 c. iii), 13.2 a., b., c. i), ii), iii), e., h., those lands zoned R2-95 shall be subject to the following regulations and the applicable provisions not amended by the R2 -95 zone: a. Lot Area (minimum) 300 square metres b. Lot Frontage (minimum) i) Interior Lot 11.0 metres ii) Exterior Lot 14.3 metres c. Yard Requirements (minimum) i) Front Yard 6.0 metres to private garage or carport; 4.0 metres to dwelling; 2.0 metres to porch ii) Exterior Side Yard 6.0 metres to private garage or carport; 4.0 metres to dwelling; 2.0 metres to porch iii) Interior Side Yard 1.2 metres on one side, and 0.6 metres on the other side d. Lot Coverage (maximum) i) Dwelling 45 percent ii) Total of all Buildings and Structures 50 percent iii) Notwithstanding the above lot coverage provision, a covered and unenclosed porch/balcony having no habitable floor space above it, shall be permitted subject to the following: a) In the case of an interior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum area of 12.0 square metres shall be permitted provided it is located in the front yard of the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage. b) In the case of an exterior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum area of 20.0 square metres shall be permitted provided it is located in the front and/or exterior side yard of the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage. e. Front Yard Soft Landscaping (minimum) 35 percent f. Driveway Width (maximum) 5.5 metres g. Garage Requirements i) All garage doors shall not be located any closer to the street line than the dwellings front wall or exterior side wall or covered porch projection. ii) The outside width of the garage shall be a maximum of 53% of the width of the lot frontage. h. Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch located in the front yard (maximum) 1.0 metres above finished grade i. Special Yard Regulations i) Bay windows with foundations may project into any required yard to a distance of not more than 0.75 metres with the bay window having a maximum width of 3.0 metres, but in no instance shall the interior side yard be reduced below 0.6 metres. ii) Steps may project into the required front or exterior side yards, but in no instance shall the front or exterior side yard be reduced below 1.0 metre. iii) Visibility Triangle (minimum) 3.0 metres 3. Section 13.4 “Special Exceptions – Urban Residential Type Two (R2) Zone” is hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception Zone 13.4.96 as follows: 13.4.96 Urban Residential Exception (R2-96) Zone Notwithstanding Sections 3.1 g. i), iv), 3.16 c. iii), 13.2 a., b., c. i), ii), iii), e., h., those lands zoned R2-96 shall be subject to the following regulations and the applicable provisions not amended by the R2-96 zone: a. Lot Area (minimum) 360 square metres b. Lot Frontage (minimum) i) Interior Lot 12.2 metres ii) Exterior Lot 14.3 metres c. Yard Requirements (minimum) i) Front Yard 6.0 metres to private garage or carport; 4.0 metres to dwelling; 2.0 metres to porch ii) Exterior Side Yard 6.0 metres to private garage or carport; 4.0 metres to dwelling; 2.0 metres to porch iii) Interior Side Yard 1.2 metres on one side, and 0.6 metres on the other side d. Lot Coverage (maximum) i) Dwelling 45 percent ii) Total of all Buildings and Structures 50 percent iii) Notwithstanding the above lot coverage provision, a covered and unenclosed porch/balcony having no habitable floor space above it, shall be permitted subject to the following: a) In the case of an interior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum area of 12.0 square metres shall be permitted provided it is located in the front yard of the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage. b) In the case of an exterior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum area of 20.0 square metres shall be permitted provided it is located in the front and/or exterior side yard of the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage. e. Front Yard Soft Landscaping (minimum) 40 percent f. Garage Requirements i) All garage doors shall not be located any closer to the street line than the dwellings front wall or exterior side wall or covered porch projection. ii) The outside width of the garage shall be a maximum of 6.4 metres. g. Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch located in the front yard (maximum) 1.0 metres above finished grade h. Special Yard Regulations i) Bay windows with foundations may project into any required yard to a distance of not more than 0.75 metres with the bay window having a maximum width of 3.0 metres, but in no instance shall the interior side yard be reduced below 0.6 metres. ii) Steps may project into the required front or exterior side yards, but in no instance shall the front or exterior side yard be reduced below 1.0 metre. iii) Visibility Triangle (minimum) 4.0 metres 4. Section 14.6 “Special Exceptions – Urban Residential Type Three (R3) Zone” is hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception Zone 14.6.84 as follows: 14.6.84 Urban Residential Exception (R3-84) Zone Notwithstanding Sections 3.1 g. i), iv), 3.16 c. iii), 14.1, 14.3 c. ii), iii), e., h., those lands zoned R3-84 shall only be used for street townhouse dwellings, subject to the following regulations and the applicable provisions not amended by the R3-84 zone: a. Yard Requirements (minimum) i) Interior Side Yard 1.2 metres, nil where a building has a common wall with a building on an adjacent lot located in an R3 zone ii) Exterior Side Yard 3.0 metres b. Lot Coverage (maximum) i) Dwelling 52 percent ii) Total of all Buildings and Structures 55 percent iii) Notwithstanding the above lot coverage provision, a covered and unenclosed porch/balcony having no habitable floor space above it, shall be permitted subject to the following: a) In the case of an interior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum area of 10.0 square metres shall be permitted provided it is located in the front yard of the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage. b) In the case of an exterior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum area of 15.0 square metres shall be permitted provided it is located in the front and/or exterior side yard of the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage. c. Front Yard Soft Landscaping (minimum) 35 percent d. Driveway Width (maximum) 3.0 metres e. Garage Requirements i) All garage doors shall not be located any closer to the street line than the dwellings front wall or exterior side wall or covered porch projection. f. Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch located in the front yard (maximum) 1.0 metres above finished grade g. Special Yard Regulations i) Bay windows with foundations may project into any required yard to a distance of not more than 0.75 metres with the bay window having a maximum width of 3.0 metres, but in no instance shall the interior side yard be reduced below 0.6 metres. ii) Steps may project into the required front or exterior side yards, but in no instance shall the front or exterior side yard be reduced below 1.0 metre. iii) Visibility Triangle (minimum) 3.0 metres 5. Schedule ‘4’ to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone from: “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-67) Zone” “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-94) Zone” “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-95) Zone” “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-96) Zone” “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R3-84) Zone” as illustrated on the attached Schedule ‘A’ hereto. 6. Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 7. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Section 34 and Section 36 of the Planning Act. By-Law passed in open session this ___ day of February, 2026 __________________________ Adrian Foster, Mayor _________________________ June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk 12.85 30 . 2 2 30 . 2 2 30 . 2 2 30 . 2 2 30 . 2 2 30 . 2 5 31 . 0 6 30 . 2 2 11.30 11.30 11.30 9.15 9.15 9.50 9.50 7.69 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.04 8.04 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 10.45 15.71 11.00 11.30 11.30 11.00 12.23 12.20 12.50 12.50 12.20 15.51 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 32 33 8 31 BLOCK 42 Townhouse 6 Units BLOCK 43 Townhouse 6 Units BLOCK 45 Lot Expansion 0.01 ha BLOCK 44 Road Widening 0.08 ha 7 9 30 18 19 BLOCK 47 0.3m Reserve BLOCK 48 0.3m Reserve BLOCK 49 0.3m Reserve BLOCK 50 0.3m Reserve 1716151413121110 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 BLOCK 46 0.3m Reserve RO S S W E L L D R I V E EX T E N S I O N STREET A STREET A ST R E E T A 23.00 23.00 18 . 0 0 18 . 0 0 23.00 15.00 15.00 18 . 0 0 5 x 5 5 x 5 5 x 5 5 x 5 42.6839.73 32 . 9 8 ℄r=110 ℄r= 2 0 0 5.00 RO S S W E L L D R I V E ( 2 3 m ) Block 72 Plan 40M2704 26 . 9 5 20. 5 4 25 . 2 2 Future Residenti a l Future Residen t i a l Existing Residen t i a l Existin g Enviro n m e n t a l Protec t i o n A r e a PR E S T O N V A L E R O A D ( 1 6 m ) 5 x 5 29 . 1 8 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 30 . 0 0 29 . 9 9 15.00 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 13.11 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 13.1211.3011.30 22.49 PR E S T O N V A L E R O A D HIGH W A Y 4 0 1 RO S E W ELL D R BLOOR ST LOOR ST TO W N L I N E R D S N.T.S . I HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE BIGLIERI GROUP LTD. TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT THIS DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO THE I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LANDS TO BE SUBDIVIDED AS SHOWN ON THIS PLAN AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE ADJACENT LANDS ARE ACCURATE AND CORRECTLY SHOWN AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 51(17) OF THE PLANNING ACT R.S.O. 1990. No.Description Date Int. SCALE: DATE: PROJECT No.: March 1, 2023 1 2 3 REVISIONS DRAWING No.: TITLE: CHECKED BY:DRAFTED BY: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: KEY PLAN: REQUIRED INFORMATION: SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE: OWNER'S CERTIFICATE: APPROVAL STAMP: DATE DATE 4 5 1:400 17473 DP-01 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 1430 &1500 PRESTONVALE ROAD EC DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION MP DELPARK HOMES PRESTONVALE INC. (a) SEE PLAN (b) SEE PLAN (c) SEE KEY MAP (d) SEE SCHEDULE OF LAND USE (e) SEE PLAN (f) SEE PLAN (g) SEE PLAN (h) MUNICIPAL PIPED WATER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF DEVELOPMENT (i) SEE SOILS REPORT (j) SEE PLAN (k) GARBAGE COLLECTION & FIRE PROTECTION (l) SEE PLAN NOTE: CONTOURS RELATE TO CANADIAN GEODETIC DATUM PART OF LOT 24, CONCESSION 1 (DARLINGTON) AND BLOCK 72 OF PLAN 40M2704 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM BLOCK 72 OF PLAN 40M2704 SUBJECT PROPERTY 2023/04/05 DELPARK HOMES PRESTONVALE INC. DAVID COMERY, O.L.S. IBW SURVEYORS LTD. REVISED LOT AND BLOCK WIDTHS MP 2023/04/12REVISED LOT AND BLOCK WIDTHS EC 2024/02/07REPLACED TOWNHOUSES WITH SINGLES MJ 2024/05/01UPDATED LOT FRONTAGES EC 2472 Kingston Road, Toronto 21 King Street W, Suite 1502, Hamilton (416) 693-9155 thebiglierigroup.com BIGLIERIGROUP 2024/06/17UPDATED LOTS AND BLOCKS EC Attachment 2 to Report PDS-017-26 Attachment 3 to Report PDS-017-26 Attachment 3 – Agency and Department Comments The following agencies and internal departments were circulated for comments on the applications. Below is a chart showing the list of circulated parties and whether or not we have received comments to date. Department/Agency Comments Received Summary of Comment ☒ Region’s ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ Department/Agency Comments Received Summary of Comment French Public Board: Conseil Scolaire Viamonde ☐ No comments. French Catholic Board: Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir ☐ No comments. Clarington Engineering Development Division ☒ Clarington Engineering has no objection to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Remaining comments can be addressed at the detail design stage of the subdivision process. Clarington Emergency and Fire Services ☒ Clarington Emergency and Fire Services has no objection to the Zoning By-law Amendment. Clarington Building Division ☒ Clarington Building has no objection to the Zoning By-law Amendment. Enbridge Gas ☒ Enbridge Gas has no objection to the Zoning By-law Amendment. Hydro One ☒ Hydro One has no objection to the Zoning By- law Amendment. Bell ☒ Bell has no objection to the Zoning By-law Amendment. Rogers Cable ☒ Rogers Cable has no objection to the Zoning By-law Amendment. Canada Post ☒ Canada Post has no objection to the Zoning By-law Amendment. Canada Post will provide mail delivery service to this development through Community Mailboxes. The location of the community mailboxes will be determined at the detailed design stage of the subdivision application.