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Home My WebLink AboutPDS-049-26Public Meeting Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: June 15, 2026 Report Number: PDS-049-26 Authored By: Submitted By: Reviewed By: File Number: Hebah Masood, Planner II, Development Review Division Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO ZBA2026-0005 Resolution#: PD-089-26 Cross Reference: S-C-2026-0001 Report Subject: A Zoning By-Law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit the creation of 16 single detached dwelling lots and 44 street townhouse units along Adelaide Avenue west of Firwood Avenue in Courtice. Purpose of Report: The purpose of this report is to provide information to the public and Council regarding privately initiated applications that have been received under the Planning Act. It does not constitute, imply or request any degree of approval. Recommendations: 1.That Report PDS-049-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; 2.That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited (Agent) on behalf of Devon Downs Developments Limited (Owner) and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendations report; and, 3.That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-049-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report PDS-049-26 Report Overview The Municipality is seeking the public’s input on applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate the development of 16 single detached dwelling lots and 44 street townhouse units in Courtice. The subject property is located on Adelaide Avenue west of Firwood Avenue north of Daiseyfield Avenue in Courtice. The subject property is approximately 2.34 hectares (5.78 acres) in size. 1.Application Details Owner: Agent: Proposal: Area: Location: Roll Numbers: Devon Downs Developments Limited D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: A Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate the development of 16 single detached dwelling lots and 44 street townhouse units in Courtice. 2.34 hectares (5.78 acres) Plan 40M2528 BLK 64 and 66, Lot 31, Concession 3, Courtice (on Adelaide, west of Firwood Avenue). 1817-010-100-06372 and 1817-010-100-06374 2.Background 2.1 The subject site was previously approved as school blocks for registered Plan of Subdivisions 40M-2523 (18T-90003) and 40M-2553 (18T-89055). The option for the School Board to purchase the site has expired. 2.2 On April 6, 2023, Clarington Staff met with D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited (Agent) and representatives from Devon Downs Developments Limited (Owner) for a pre- consultation meeting. Agency and department comments were provided to the applicant as part of the Meeting minutes dated June 1, 2023. 2.3 On January 20, 2026 D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited (Agent) submitted an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Draft Plan of Subdivision proposing to create 16 single detached dwelling lots and 44 townhouse dwelling units on the subject lands. 2.4 The application was deemed complete and circulated on February 20, 2026. Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Report PDS-049-26 Figure 1: Proposed Plan Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report PDS-049-26 3.Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses 3.1 The subject lands are located along Adelaide Avenue west of Firwood Avenue and north of Daiseyfield Avenue in Courtice (See Figure 1). The subject property is approximately 2.34 hectares (5.78 acres) in size. The property has street frontage of 157.06 metres on Adelaide Avenue, 146.3 metres of frontage on Firwood Avenue, 93.35 metres of frontage on Daiseyfield Avenue. The property is currently undeveloped and vacant of buildings and structures. 3.2 The surrounding neighbourhood consists of single detached dwellings, street townhouse units and undeveloped land. The properties to the west, south and east of the subject site are part of Registered Plans of Subdivisions to permit single detached dwellings and street townhouse units. The single detached dwellings in the surrounding area are mainly two storeys in height. 3.3 The surrounding uses are as follows: North: Undeveloped, Vacant Land East: Single detached dwellings South: Single detached dwellings West: Single detached dwellings and street townhouses 4.Policy and Zoning Analysis 4.1 Staff are reviewing the applications and will prepare a policy analysis that will be included in a future recommendation report. 5.Summary of Background Studies 5.1 The applicant has submitted several supporting documents which have been circulated to departments and agencies for review and comment. The list of studies and drawings are on the development application webpage www.clarington.net/Adelaide-Courtice and are also available upon request. A summary of the submitted reports and studies will be provided in a future recommendation report. 6.Public Notice and Submissions 6.1 Public Notices were sent to 166 landowners in Courtice within 120 metres of the subject lands on May 19, 2026. Three public meeting signs were installed on the subject lands along Adelaide Avenue, Firwood Avenue and Daiseyfield Avenue in Courtice. Details of the proposed application were also posted on the Municipality’s website, and in the Clarington Connected e-newsletter. 6.2 As of writing this report, staff have not received any public submissions. 6.3 Staff will continue to process any public inquiries received. Comments received at the Statutory Public Meeting will also be considered and included in the recommendation report. Municipality of Clarington Page 5 Report PDS-049-26 7. Departmental and Agency Comments 7.1 The applications were circulated to internal departments and external agencies for review and comments. A list and summary of the agency and internal department comments received, as well as all public comments received, will be included in a subsequent recommendation report. 8. Discussion 8.1 The purpose of the Public Meeting is to present the privately initiated applications for Council and public input and to identify issues or opportunities that should be considered. Staff will continue to process the applications; work closely with the applicant to address comments; and provide a future recommendation report for consideration by Council. 9. Conclusion 9.1 The purpose of this report is to provide background information and obtain commen ts on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 16 single detached dwellings and 44 townhouse units at the Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act. 9.2 Staff will continue to review and process the application, including consideration of department, agency and public feedback and will prepare a subsequent recommendation report for Council’s consideration. Comments received at this public meeting will be considered and included in the final recommendation report. Staff Contact: Hebah Masood, Planner II, hmasood@clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 – Draft Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by the Applicant Attachment 2 – Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Interested Parties: A list of Interested Parties is available from the Planning Department. DRA F T PLANNING JUSTIFICATION REPORT – Mallory Heights Phase 3 June 2025 22 APPENDIX “B ” – DRAFT ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By-law Number 2025-______ being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for ZBA2025-XXXX Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Council of the Corporationof the Municipality of Claringtonenacts as follows: 1.Schedule “4” (Courtice) to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: “Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone” to “Urban Residential Type One Exception (R1-XX) Zone”, as illustrated on the attached Schedule “A” hereto. “Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone” to “Urban Residential Type Three Exception (R3-XX) Zone”, as illustrated on the attached Schedule “A” hereto. 2.Section 12.4 “Special Exceptions – Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone” is amended by adding Special Exception Zone 12.4.XX as follows: “12.4.XX Urban Residential Type One Exception (R1-XX) Zone” Notwithstanding Section 12.2, the following shall apply: a.Regulations for Detached Dwellings i.Lot Area (minimum)285m2 ii.Lot Frontage Exterior (minimum)11.5m iii.Lot Frontage Interior (minimum)10.0m Notwithstanding Section 12.2.d iv), those lands zoned R1-XX on the Schedule to this by-law may, where the side lot line and a rear lot line contain an angle of or greater than 120 degrees, have the rear yard setback as an average of the setback between the intersection of the rear lot line and the each side lot line to the nearest part of the building or structure. Attachment 1 to Report PDS-049-26 DRA F T PLANNING JUSTIFICATION REPORT – Mallory Heights Phase 3 June 2025 23 3.Section 14.6 “Special Exceptions – Urban Residential Type Three (R3) Zone” is amended by adding Special Exception Zone 14.6.XX as follows: “14.6.XX Urban Residential Type Three Exception (R3-XX) Zone” Notwithstanding Section 14.3, the following shall apply: a.Regulations for Street Townhouse Dwelling i.Lot Coverage (maximum)56% 4.Schedule “A” attached hereto forms part of this by-law. 5.This by-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. By-Law passed in open session this _____ day of ____________, 202 5 __________________________ Adrian Foster, Mayor __________________________ JuneGallagher, Municipal Clerk DRA F T PLANNING JUSTIFICATION REPORT – Mallory Heights Phase 3 June 2025 24 Schedule “A” to By-law 2025-____ Zoning Change from “R1” to “R1-XX” Zoning Change from “R1” to “R3-XX” Courtice • ZBA 2025-XXXX • Schedule 4F DRAFT PLAN MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PROPOSED DP-1 150 King St, Peterborough ON Phone: 905-576-8500 info@dgbiddle.com dgbiddle.com 481 Taunton Rd W, Oshawa ON 121075 Attachment 2 to Report PDS-049-26