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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPDS-059-26Public 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-059-26 Authored By: Submitted By: Reviewed By: File Number: Report Subject: Shrija Vora, Planner II, Development Review Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO ZBA-2026-0016 Resolution#: PD-093-26 Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of a 4200 square metre industrial building including truck sales in Courtice. Purpose of Report: The purpose of this report is to provide information to the public and Council regarding a privately initiated application that have been received under the Planning Act. It does not constitute, imply or request any degree of approval. Recommendations: 1.That Report PDS-059-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; 2.That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions and continue processing the application including preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and, 3.That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-059-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report PDS-059-26 Report Overview 1. Background Owner: PAG Commercial Vehicles Canada and PTG Mississauga Enterprises Limited Partnership Applicant: Katie Pandey c/o. Innovative Planning Solutions Proposal: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment: Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the use of truck sales as part of a proposed industrial operation in Courtice. Area: 2.74 hectares (6.79 acres) Location: 1631 Baseline Road, Courtice Roll Number: 1817-010-070-00200 Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Report PDS-059-26 Figure 1 – Proposed Concept Plan Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report PDS-059-26 2. Background 2.1 Innovative Planning Solutions. submitted applications on behalf of PAG Commercial Vehicles Canada and PTG Mississauga Enterprises Limited Partnership for a Zoning By-Law Amendment. 2.2 The proposal includes a single industrial building of approximately 4,300 square metres in size, consisting primarily of truck servicing, parts storage, and ancillary retail uses, along with accessory office space. The Zoning By-law Amendment is required to permit truck sales as an auxiliary use. The total site area is 2.74 hectares (6.79 acres) in size. 2.3 A pre-consultation meeting was held with internal departments and agencies on August 25, 2025. At this meeting Staff advised the applicant that an amendment to the zoning by-law would be required to permit commercial sales as an auxiliary use. 2.4 The Zoning By-law Amendment was submitted to the Municipality on April 8, 2026. 2.5 The application was deemed complete on April 20, 2026. 3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses 3.1 The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Baseline Road and Trulls Road in Courtice. The site is approximately 2.75 hectares (6.79 acres) in size, with a frontage of 203 metres along Baseline Road and 127 metres along Trulls Road. The property is currently vacant. The surrounding uses are as follows: North: Baseline Road, an existing detached residential dwelling and existing industrial uses East: Existing detached residential dwellings South: Highway 401 West: Vacant Industrial Lands 4. Policy and Zoning Analysis 4.1 Staff are reviewing the application and will prepare a policy analysis that will be included in a future recommendation report. Municipality of Clarington Page 5 Report PDS-059-26 5. Summary of Background Studies 5.1 The applicant has submitted the required supporting plans and studies which have been circulated to departments and agencies for review and comment. The list of studies and drawings are on the development application webpage at www.clarington.net/1631BaselineRd and are also available upon request. A summary and analysis of the submitted reports and studies will be provided in a future recommendation report. 6. Public Notice and Submissions 6.1 Public Meeting Notices were mailed to 12 landowners within 120 metres of the subject lands on May 20, 2026. Public Notice was also sent to relevant public agencies and members of Clarington Council. Public meeting signs were installed on the subject lands. 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 the public comments received, including comments heard at the Statutory Public Meeting. All comments received will be summarized and addressed within a future recommendation report. 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 will be included in a subsequent recommendation report. 8. Discussion 8.1 The purpose of the Public Meeting is to present the privately initiated application 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 comments on the submitted application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the proposed development 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. Municipality of Clarington Page 6 Report PDS-059-26 Staff Contact: Staff Contact: Shrija Vora, Planner II, svora@clarington.net . Attachments: Attachment 1 – Draft Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by the Applicant Interested Parties: List of Interested Parties available from Department. The Municipality of Clarington Zoning By-law Number 84-63 A By-law of the Municipality of Clarington to amend Zoning By-law No. 84-63 by rezoning lands legally known as Lot 31, Broken Front, in the Geographic Township of Darlington, Regional Municipality of Durham, known municipally as 1631 Baseline Road, in the Municipality of Clarington from the ‘Industrial (M2)’ Zone to the ‘Industrial with Special Provisions (M2-XX)’ Zone. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington may pass by- laws pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, as amended; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has determined a need to rezone a parcel of land known municipally as 1631 Baseline Road; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington deems the said application to be in conformity with the Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington, as amended, and deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Zoning By-law Schedule 4B – Courtice Map, is hereby further amended by rezoning those lands described as Lot 31, Broken Front, in the Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham, known municipally as 1631 Baseline Road, from the ‘Industrial (M2)’ Zone to the ‘Industrial with Special Provisions (M2-XX)’ Zone. 2. THAT the following exceptions apply to the lands zoned as ‘Industrial with Special Provisions (M2-XX)’ zone: THAT in addition to the permitted uses outlined in Section 24.1 commercial truck sales are permitted; THAT notwithstanding any other policies of Zoning By-law No. 84-63, the outdoor storage of commercial trucks is permitted; Attachment 1 to Report PDS-059-26 THAT notwithstanding any other policies of Zoning By-law No. 84-63, the minimum number of accessible parking spaces required is two (2). 3. THAT this by-law shall take effect as of the date of passing subject to the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, Chap. P.13 as amended. BY-LAW read a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time and finally PASSED this __ day of ______ 2026. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Mayor Clerk M2-XX HIGHWAY 4 0 1 BASEL I N E R O A D TR U L L S R O A D File: 25-1554 Date: Jan 05, 2026 Drawn By: M.D Checked: C.D Source: Note:Information shown is approximate and subject to change. N SCHEDULE "A" ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 0 10 Scale 1631 Baseline Road, Clarington LEGEND Subject Site (Area: 2.74 ha) Lands to be rezoned from 'Industrial (M2)' zone to 'Industrial with Special Provisions (M2-XX)' zone INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS P L A N N E R S • P R O J E C T M A N A G E R S • L A N D D E V E LOPMENT 647 WELHAM ROAD, UNIT 9, BARRIE, ON, L4N 0B7 Tel: 705-812-3281 3800 STEELS AVE. W, SUITE 200W, VAUGHAN, ON, L4L 4G9 Tel: 905-291-7525 info@ipsconsultinginc.com / www.ipsconsultinginc.com 20 30 40 50m