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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/2013GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DATE: January 21, 2013 TIME: 9:30 A.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) (a) Minutes of a Regular Meeting of January 7, 2013 5. PUBLIC MEETINGS 4 -1 (a) Applications for a Proposed Official Plan Amendment and a Draft Plan of 5 -1 Subdivision Applicant: West Diamond Properties Inc. Report: PSD- 006 -13 (b) Applications for a Proposed Zoning By -law Amendment and a Draft Plan 5 -3 of Subdivision Applicant: 1613881 Ontario Limited Report: PSD- 007 -13 (c) Applications for a Proposed Zoning By -law Amendment 5 -5 Applicant: 668390 Ontario Limited Report: PSD- 008 -13 6. DELEGATIONS (Draft List at Time of Publication — To be Replaced with Final 6 -1 List) (a) Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade, Regarding an Economic Update (b) Hida Manns, Clarington Representative to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee, Regarding the Durham Environmental Achievement Awards CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 G. P. &A. Agenda - 2 - January 21, 2013 7. PRESENTATIONS (a) Ted Watson, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee, Regarding the 2012 Accomplishments 8. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) PSD- 006 =13 Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and for 8 -1 a Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision to Create 42 Single Detached Dwelling Lots Applicant: West Diamond Properties Ltd. (b) PSD- 007 -13 An Application for a Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 8 -15 and Zoning By -law Amendment to Permit 166 Residential Units Applicant: 1613881 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments) (c) PSD- 008 -13 An Application to Permit a New Home Sales Pavilion with 8 -27 Three (3) Sales Trailers and Associated Parking Lot for a Maximum of Three (3) Years Applicant:- 668390 Ontario Ltd. (Kaitlin Group) (d) PSD- 009 -13 Amendment 89 to the Municipality of Clarington Official 8 -35 Plan to Incorporate the Courtice Mainstreet Secondary Plan Official Plan Review 9. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) EGD- 002 -13 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for 9 -1 . December, 2012 10. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT (a) OPD- 001 -13 Cemetery Tariff of Rates for 2013 and 2014 10 -1 11. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT (a) ESD- 001 -13 Monthly Activity Report — December 2012 11 -1 12. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT No Reports 13. MUNICIPAL CLERK'S DEPARTMENT (a) CLD- 002 -13 Cost/Benefit Comparison of Parking Enforcement in 13 -1 Downtown Core of Bowmanville G.P. & A. Agenda - 3 - January 21, 2013 14. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT No Reports 15. FINANCE DEPARTMENT No Reports 16. SOLICITOR'S DEPARTMENT (a) LGL- 001 -13 Assumption of Road Widen ings 16 -1 17. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (a) CAO- 001 -13 Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee 17 -1 Terms of Reference 18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 19. OTHER BUSINESS 20. COMMUNICATIONS None 21. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS No Reports 22. ADJOURNMENT Qudrng the ii'ay General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 7, 2013 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor J. Neal Councillor W. Partner Councillor C. Traill Councillor W. Woo Absent: Councillor M. Novak Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Facilities Manager, G. Acorn (until 10:37 a.m.) Municipal Solicitor, A. Allison Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended at 10:37 a.m Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Committee Coordinator, J. Gallagher (until 2:22 p.m.) Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councillor Woo attended the following: The Bantam AA and Bantam AAA Team Finland Hockey Series on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. Clarington Polar Bear Swim on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Clarington Toro's Clarington Day puck drop on Friday, December 28, 2013 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. - 1 - 4 -1 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 Councillor Hooper attended the Bantam AA and Bantam AAA Team Finland Hockey Series on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. Councillor Hooper announced that the Clarington Older Adults Association will be holding the following events: • A Social Dance on January 18, 2013 at 1 :00 p.m. • A Robbie Burns Evening on January 30, 2013 • A Euchre Extravaganza on January 20, 2013 Councillor Neal announced that the Clarington Museums and Archives is hosting a Robbie Burns Night on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Newcastle Town Hall. Mayor Foster congratulated the Clarington Toros for their successful event on New Year's Eve. Mayor Foster participated in the Clarington Polar Bear Swim on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Mayor Foster announced the following upcoming events: • ' Big Brothers and Sisters Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at their offices on Scugog Street. • The Durham Region Cattlemen's Association Annual General Meeting and Dinner on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Nestleton Community Centre. • John O'Toole's Levee on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 12:30 to 2:30 at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre. • Mayor Foster's Levee on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. MINUTES Resolution #GPA- 001 -13 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on December 10, 2012, be approved. CARRIED Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject: Application for a Proposed Temporary Zoning By -law Amendment Applicant: Alpa Pre - Engineered Panel Systems Inc. Report: PSD- 001 -13 Cindy Strike, Senior Planner, made a verbal and PowerPoint presentation to the Committee regarding the application. She requested, based on comments received -2- 4 -2 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 regarding the application since writing the report, that the Committee refer the report to staff for further processing. Mike Konopacki, local business owner, spoke in opposition to the application. He informed the Committee that there are seven businesses operating on his properties, with approximately 30 employees. Mr. Konopacki explained that Alpa related trucks are parked on Cigas Road, making it difficult to navigate. He also noted that forklift trucks are also travelling on the road, causing a hazard. Mr. Konopacki stated that the wood panels are stacked 12 feet high, which is higher than the berm and chain link fence. He noted that he does not have a problem with the storage on Cigas Road, but he does not believe that it should be visible from Baseline Road. No one spoke in support of the application. George Frankfort, Executive Vice - President, Alpa Lumber. He explained that he and his business partner purchased the company two years ago. Mr. Frankfort explained that the panels are loaded on a trailer with a forklift, the panels are transported across the road, and the empty forklift travels across the road. He stated that he has no objection to planting trees. Mr. Frankfort stated he does not understand how the panels are an eyesore. He added that he is prepared to work with the Planning Services Department to make improvements to the application as he needs the property for storage and future growth. Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. DELEGATIONS Donna Lanigan, local resident of eight years, was present regarding Report PSD- 004 -13, Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By -law and for a Proposed 4 Storey Apartment Dwelling Containing 19 Residential Units. Ms. Lanigan stated that she is representing 119 taxpayers surrounding the subject property. She reminded the Committee that she had previously presented a petition containing 65 signatures. Ms. Lanigan stated that the taxpayers feel that they have not received the cooperation that they believe they deserve. She informed the Committee that a neighbourhood meeting took place yesterday. Ms. Lanigan stated that it is a townhouse area and a four storey apartment building will look out of place. She informed the Committee that the lands have been zoned commercial for 17 years. Ms. Lanigan stated that the developer has changed the height from three storeys to four storeys. She informed the Committee that the area has crime and litter issues which need attention. Ms. Lanigan stated that her street has a parking issue because people have started renting out rooms. She stated that the area does not need an apartment building but does need senior's apartments. Ms. Lanigan provided examples of crime in the area. She suggested putting the proposal on Highway #2. Ms. Lanigan stated that the proposal will decrease the house values in the area, cause traffic and garbage issues. Ms. Lanigan noted that there is no local park for WIE 4 -3 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 children to play. She stated that she would sell her house if the apartment building is built. Ms. Lanigan stated that she feels that the Planning Services Department has ignored the 30 concerns previously raised. She stated that she is concerned about loss of shade. SUSPEND THE RULES Resolution #GPA- 002 -13 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the time for the delegation be extended for an additional five minutes. CARRIED Ms. Lanigan stated that the planning notice sign was removed in July, 2012, which she believes is misleading to recent purchasers of townhouses in the area. She added that an environmental impact study was performed 21 years ago, and she asked whether another study was going to be performed. Ms. Lanigan stated that she resents the statement in Report PSD- 004 -13, that a four storey apartment building will be a transition to a proposed six storey apartment building. She stated that she is concerned about the lack of parking in the proposal. Ms. Lanigan agreed that she would support a three storey building. Glenn Genge, D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd., was present representing the applicant, regarding Report PSD -004 -13, Applications to Amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By -law and for a Proposed 4 Storey Apartment Dwelling Containing 19 Residential Units. Mr. Genge confirmed that the property.has been for sale /development for many years as a commercial property, which confirms that the property is not viable for commercial development. He stated that the height difference between a three storey vs. four storey building would be 11.3m. Mr. Genge stated that the proposal has been developed in conjunction with local, regional and provincial planning guidelines for apartment buildings. He stated that there is a strong chance that many of the renters will be seniors, but it will not be limited to seniors. Mr. Genge stated that all the requested background studies were performed and they support the proposal, including a traffic study. He noted that the traffic study found that there will not be any significant impact on traffic. He added that the shadow study will only have an impact in late December. Mr. Genge noted that it is approximately 30 feet from the back of the existing townhouses to the lot line, plus an additional 30 feet from the lot line to the edge of the proposed building. He noted that the proposal was changed to shift the development to the east. Mr. Genge stated that he believes that the building is an attractive building. He noted that trees and shrubs will be planted near the lot line in order to improve the view from the existing houses. Mr. Genge stated that he believes that the building will not contribute to the existing crime and garbage issues. He concluded by urging the Committee to 4 -4 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 approve the recommendations in the report. Mr. Genge confirmed that the owner contends that a three storey building would not be economically viable. RECESS Resolution #GPA- 003 -13 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes. CARRIED The meeting reconvened at 11:28 a.m. with Councillor Woo in the Chair. PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT AN APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY REZONING TO PERMIT OUTDOOR STORAGE OF PRE - ENGINEERED PANELS FOR A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) YEARS APPLICANT: ALPA PRE - ENGINEERED PANEL SYSTEMS INC. Resolution #GPA- 004 -13 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT Report PSD- 001 -13 be received; THAT the proposed rezoning application submitted by Alpa Pre - engineered Panel Systems Inc. to change the zoning to permit the temporary outdoor storage of pre- engineered panels for a maximum of three (3) years continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and THAT any interested parties to Report PSD- 001 -13 and any delegations be notified of Council's decision. CARRIED -5- 4 -5 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2012 ORONO, BOWMANVILLE, NEWCASTLE AND COURTICE Resolution #GPA- 005 -13 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Report PSD- 002 -13 be received; and THAT any interested parties to Report PSD- 002 -13 be notified of Council's decision. CARRIED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP 2012 PROGRAM UPDATE Resolution #GPA- 006 -13 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Mayor Foster THAT Report PSD- 003 -13 be received; and THAT any interested parties listed in Report PSD- 003 -13 be notified of Council's decision. CARRIED APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY -LAW AND FOR A PROPOSED 4 STOREY APARTMENT DWELLING CONTAINING 19 RESIDENTIAL UNITS APPLICANT: 1351739 ONTARIO LIMITED Resolution #GPA- 007 -13 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT Report PSD- 004 -13 be referred back to staff; THAT Staff request a report, from the applicant, containing a simulation of the view from the rear window of a Bushford Avenue resident facing the proposed building; THAT the report also include a simulation of the view from the apartment building into the back yards of the Bushford Avenue townhomes backing on the proposed development site; and li:V 4 -6 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 THAT the simulation be done for a proposed three storey building and a proposed four storey building. MOTION LOST Resolution #GPA- 008 -13 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Report PSD- 004 -13 be received; THAT Amendment No. 88 to the Clarington Official Plan submitted by 1351739 Ontario Limited to add a "High Density Residential" symbol to the subject lands to permit the development of nineteen (19) apartment units as contained in Attachment 7 of Report PSD- 004 -13 be adopted and the By -law adopting the Official Plan Amendment contained in Attachment 8 of Report PSD -004 -13 be passed; THAT the Zoning By -law Amendment application submitted by 1351739 Ontario Limited be approved as contained in Attachment 9 of Report PSD- 004 -13; THAT the Holding (H) symbol be removed from the Residential Exception (R4 -33) zone once all site plan matters have been addressed; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD- 004 -13 and Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 004 -13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION UNDER GREEN ENERGYACT: ROOF -TOP SOLAR FIT PROJECT AT 2018 NEWTONVILLE ROAD Resolution #GPA - 009 -13 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD- 005 -13 be received; ME 4 -7 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 THAT Council approve the resolution contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD7005 -13 supporting the FIT application by Imran Mohammad, 2018 Newtonville Road, Newtonville as follows: WHEREAS Imran Mohammad (the applicant) proposes to construct and operate a rooftop solar array, Newtonville Solar Generation (the "Project ") on a single- detached residential dwelling and detached garage at 2018 Newtonville Road, Newtonville (the "Lands ") in the Municipality of Clarington under the Province's FIT Program; AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of the Municipality of Clarington indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules "), Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Municipality of Clarington supports without reservation the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands; and THAT this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose. ; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 005 -13 be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED RECESS Resolution #GPA- 010 -13 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Mayor Foster THAT the Committee recess for 30 minutes. CARRIED The meeting reconvened at 12:39 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair. General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR NOVEMBER, 2012 Resolution #GPA- 011 -13 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Report EGD- 001 -13, be received for information. CARRIED Councillor Traill and Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting at 12:42 p.m. REQUEST FOR REPORT REGARDING A BOWMANVILLE BOAT LAUNCH Resolution #GPA -012 -13 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Staff be requested to report on the long -term potential of a boat launch in Bowmanville. CARRIED OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Traill chaired this portion of the meeting. x%21 4 -9 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENTS TO NEWCASTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD Resolution #GPA- 013 -13 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report CLD- 001 -13 be received; THAT the following three applicants be appointed to the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board for a two -year term ending December 31, 2014: Shirley Rogers Sierd de Jong Peter de Jong THAT Linda Franssen be thanked for her contribution to the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board; THAT Dave Eastman be appointed as an alternate to the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD- 001 -13 be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. REQUEST FOR REPORT — WAIVING OF SNOW CLEARING FEE FOR VETERANS Resolution #GPA- 014 -13 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Senior Citizens and the Physically Disabled Sidewalk and Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program fee be waived for Clarington veterans upon proof of veteran status. MOTION WITHDRAWN -10- 4 -10 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 Resolution #GPA- 015 -13 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT Staff be directed to prepare a report regarding the waiving of the Senior Citizens and the Physically Disabled Sidewalk and Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Program fee for Clarington veterans; THAT Staff contact Mr. John Greenfield, Veteran's Services Officer, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178, for input regarding such a policy; and THAT the report be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of February 4, 2013. CARRIED CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. FINANCE DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. SOLICITOR'S DEPARTMENT The Solicitor's Department verbal reports were considered under the Confidential Reports section, later in the meeting. REQUEST FOR REPORT REGARDING THE CUNNINGHAM REPORT Resolution #GPA- 016 -13 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT the request for a report to the Municipal Solicitor, regarding the Cunningham Report, be given a deadline of the end of January, 2013. MOTION WITHDRAWN CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. - 11 - 4 -11 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items to be considered under this section of the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS VERIDIAN APPOINTMENTS Resolution #GPA- 017 -13 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner WHEREAS Veridian Corporation is the seventh largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario; AND WHEREAS Veridian Corporation is owned by four shareholders: the City of Pickering. (41.0 %), the Town of Ajax (32.1 %), the Municipality of Clarington (13.6 %), and the City of Belleville (13.3 %); , AND WHEREAS Veridian Connections is a wholly owned subsidiary of Veridian Corporation; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington is represented on both Veridian Corporation and Veridian Connections by two elected representatives and two unelected representatives; AND WHEREAS the Mayor of the Municipality of Clarington is Clarington's representative on both Veridian Corporation and Veridian Connections and the one elected representative and two unelected representatives are appointments submitted by the Council for the Municipality of Clarington to Veridian Corporation; AND WHEREAS the Veridian Connections Board of Directors are appointed by the Veridian Corporate Board from a list of names provided by the shareholders; AND WHEREAS Erin O'Toole, the unelected appointment for the Municipality of Clarington, has resigned from the Veridian Connections Board of Directors; AND WHEREAS at the Board meeting of December 14th, 2012, Mary Novak, Regional Councillor Wards 1 & 2, Municipality of Clarington was appointed by the Veridian Corporate Board onto the Veridian Connections Board of Directors; AND WHEREAS as a shareholder of Veridian Corporation, the vacancy for the unelected position on the Veridian Connections Board should have been brought to the attention of the Council for the Municipality of Clarington; -12- 4 -12 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 AND WHEREAS this term of Council, the unelected appointments from the Municipality of Clarington have been Howard Edmondson and Erin O'Toole, both on Veridian Connections and both who have resigned and Frank Stapleton who still sits as a Board of Director on Veridian Corporation; AND WHEREAS the Veridian Corporation needs independent directors with experience in regulatory affairs, human resources /executive compensation, legal, board of governance experience, senior management, and electrical utility distribution; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the appointment of Mary Novak by the Corporate Board onto the Veridian Connections Board of Directors be rescinded immediately; THAT the Veridian Corporate Board of Directors will appoint an unelected representative to the Veridian Connections Board from a list of names provided, in an open and transparent process, by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, which is consistent with the Director Identification and Selection Process; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Board members of Veridian Corporation and Veridian Connections and the four shareholder Municipalities. CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN. THE MEETING (See following motions) Mayor Foster ruled that the resolution was out of order. He explained that the Municipality of Clarington does not have legal authority to tell Veridian Corporation who to appoint to the Veridian Connections Board. Councillor Neal immediately appealed the ruling of the Chair. The Question "will the ruling of the Chair be sustained ?" was put to a vote. The ruling of the Chair was not sustained. -13- 4 -13 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 Resolution #GPA- 018 -13 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA- 017 -13 be amended by deleting the first paragraph following the recitals, and replacing it with the following: "THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington request the following: a) THAT the Corporate Board hold a special meeting; and b) THAT the Corporate Board rescind the Corporate Board's appointment of Mary Novak onto the Veridian Connections Board of Directors at the special meeting;" CARRIED RECESS Resolution #GPA- 019 -13 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes to allow Staff to review the Veridian appointment records. CARRIED The meeting reconvened at 2:09 p.m. The foregoing Resolution #GPA- 017 -13 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. COMMUNICATIONS There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda. -14- 4 -14 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS CLOSED SESSION Resolution #GPA- 020 -13 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing the following: • a verbal report from the Municipal Solicitor regarding revised applications for a draft plan of subdivision and rezoning by Bonnydon Limited, Highway 2, Courtice, a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and • a verbal report from the Municipal Solicitor regarding St. Marys Cement v. Clarington, Court of Appeal decision, a matter that deals with advice that is subject to solicitor - client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED RISE AND REPORT The meeting resumed in open session at 3:11 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair Mayor Foster advised that two items were discussed in "closed" session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and one resolution was passed regarding the St. Marys Cement v. Clarington, Court of Appeal decision. CONFIDENTIAL VERBAL REPORT FROM THE MUNICIPAL SOLICITOR REGARDING REVISED APPLICATIONS FOR A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING, BONNYDON LIMITED, HIGHWAY 2, COURTICE Resolution #GPA- 021 -13 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the confidential verbal report from the Municipal Solicitor, regarding revised applications for a draft plan of subdivision and rezoning by Bonnydon Limited, Highway 2, Courtice, be received for information. CARRIED -15- 4 -15 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes January 13, 2013 ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA- 022 -13 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal THAT the meeting adjourn at 3:12 p.m. MAYOR 4 -16 CARRIED -16- DEPUTY CLERK PUBLIC MEETING REPORT # PSD- 006 -13 C] WEST DIAMOND PROPERTIES INC. Leading the Way NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING The Municipality of Clarington has received Complete Applications for a proposed Official Plan Amendment and a Draft Plan of Subdivision. APPLICANT: West Diamond Properties Inc. PROPERTY:: West side of Green Road, South of McBride Avenue, being'Part of Lot 17,• Concession 1, former Township of Darlington. (see key map on reverse) PROPOSAL: An Official Plan Amendment has. been submitted for the purpose of deleting the public elementary school.symbol from the subject lands and adjusting population and housing targets for the neighbourhood A proposed draft plan of subdivision would allow for the development of 42 single, detached dwelling lots, each having a minimum lot frontage of 12.0 metres FILE NOS.: COPA 2012 -0007 & S -C -2012 4004 A Public Meeting to receive input on the applications will' be held on: DATE, Monday; January 21, 2013 TIME: 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, Ontario Additional information relating to the applications is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Planning Services Department, 3`d Floor,'40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6, or by ' calling Anne Taylor Scots (905) 623 -3379, extension '2414 or by e-mail at ataylorscQft@cladngton.net. If you cannot attend the Public Meeting on these applications you can make a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, January 28, 2013, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Should you, wish to appear before Council, you must register with the Clerks Department by noon on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 to have your name appearon the Agenda. if you wish to be notified of., i) the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the official plan; and /or ii) the decision in respect of the proposed plan of sub'divislon; you must make a written request to the Municipality of Clarington, Planning Services Department. APPEAL. If a person' or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submission, s to the Municipality of Clarington,. Planning Services Department 'before the proposed ofcial. plan amendment is adopted; and /or before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision; the person or public body.• l) is not entitled to appeal the decision of Clarington Council to the Ontario Municipal Board; and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an• appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Dated a Municipality of Clarington this I day of —e . 2012. David J. Crome, M.C,I.P.,- R.P.P. 40 Temperance Street Director of Planning Services Bowmanville, Ontario Municipality of Clarington L1C 3A6 Cc: LDO 5 -1 5 -2 u N N D CL 16 15 14 73 12 11 • A u w ju N C Vl h A o i o m A O A 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 M Q, m O °' rt W -r1 'o C ' D --I m 3 , BUTTONSHAW STREET 0 m z m m 3 7 O ID y -i ' GREEN ROAD EA m os CA n n � sm� O (D p �. (�D 0 0 o =O �h p C 5 � C .i D N in N c n o m a 0 CD C5 CD 0 y : N fD O wz sm�mr u N N D 17 16 15 14 73 12 11 • A u w N N C Vl h A o i ry A O A 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 W ip PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF COMPLETE A11613881 ONTARIO LIMITEN 1 PUBLIC MEETING The Municipality of Clarington has received Complete Application for a proposed Zoning By -law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision. APPLICANT: 1613881 Ontario Limited PROPERTY: West side of Green Road, north of Stevens Road, being 2101 Green Road, . Part Lot 16, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington PROPOSAL: To permit a Plan of Subdivision consisting of 166 residential units, a park, a parkette, elementary school block, a stormwater management pond block, an open space block and some lands to be retained by Owner for future development. FILE NOS.: S -C -2012 -0003 (X -REF: ZBA 2012 -0019) A Public Meeting to receive input on the applications will be held on: DATE: 'Monday, January 21, 2013 TIME: 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, Ontario Additional information relating to the applications is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (during July and August 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) at the Planning Services Department, 3rd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C 3A6, or by calling Cynthia Strike (905) 623 -3379, extension.2410 or by e -mail at cstrike @clarington.net. If you cannot attend the Public Meeting on these applications you can make a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, January 28, 2013, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Should.you wish to appear before Council, you must register with the , Clerks Department by noon on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 to have your name appear on the Agenda. If you wish to be notified of the decision in respect of the,proposed plan of subdivision.you must make a written request to the Municipality of Clarington, Planning Services Department, APPEAL If a person or public body does- not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Clarington, Planning Services Department before the by -law is passed, and /or before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or'public body. i) is not entitled to appeal the decision of Clarington Council to the Ontario Municipal Board; and ii) may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board. unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Dateeal the Municipality of Clarington this day of G., 2012. Davi J. Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. 40 Temperance Street Director of Planning Services Bowmanville, Ontario Municipality of Clarington L1 3A6 cc: LDO 5 -3 y NN �O C/) O r rpe �m m� tz m Q n n, c C �� zm o Q y mC o.. =r ()j CD D c -a 0. 6 CD a W co 22 in O� 5 -4 GREEN ROAD III /jam- 011111111■111111110■ MEN 13 71 'b] t9 44 9C 4r \1�jf\ 26 27 25 38 8 fffi i 35 ] 2 OL 99 6C %tt � •. / 3 0 i!J ib O z p m q ,� 9L LL CL c e J C �y7 � O 3 9 6L 09 J O W A -0 t• Z 7'3 G ��u 8 k0p�11 r�6(11 • tl � m k.3 o3m ^ >s zt s3 � O A 1 b�D =W � ZY a oo a y m CD 0 �C 1 3 135 r 148 W mJ 147 CL 0 > W QJ - � O N si ° N J 132 131 149 > r X71 �% +o°go qgs �Z .86 N ii6 ib ng0\ 129 150 Fn 126 152 N (n (n W W 0 O D A 0) N 4U\ d 119 21 y 153 728 16i M Q n N O 0 sot 120 12s 165 4- 102 105 , 121 103 104 122 124 168 12J 157 p 0 CD F 6 CD a W co 22 in O� 5 -4 III /jam- 011111111■111111110■ MEN • tl 1 r CL 0 • 0 CD PUBLIC MEETING The Municipality of Clarington has received a Complete Application for a proposed Zoning By -law Amendment. APPLICANT: 668390 Ontario Limited PROPERTY: 2 Martin Road, West of Martin Road- and.South of Durham Highway 2, being Part Lot 15, Concession 2 former Township of Darlington, (as shown on reverse). PROPOSAL: To permit. a temporary new.home sales trailer having 350 M2 in total floor space with an accessory parking lot on_the subject property for a maximum' of three (3) years. FILE NO.: ZBA 2012 -0022 A Public Meeting to receive input on the application will be held on: DATE: Monday, January 21St, 2013 - TIME: 9 :30 a.m. PLACE: Council'Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, Ontario Additional .information relating to the application is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (during July and August 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) at the Planning Services Department, 3rd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C 3A6, or by calling Cynthia Strike (905) 623 -3379, extension2410 or by e-mail. cstrike @clarington.net. Further details can be found on our website at www.clarington.net. If you cannot attend the Public Meeting on this application you can make 'a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, January 28, 2013, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Should you wish to appear before Council, you must register with the Clerks Department by noon on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 to have your name appear on the Agenda. APPEAL If a person or public body does not make oral "submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Clarington, Planning Services Department before the by -law is passed, the person or public body: i) is not entitled to appeal the decision of Clarington Council to the Ontario Municipal Board, and ii) may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Dated a Municipality of Clarington this 174A day of 2012. David . ACrome�,M�.CLP., R.P.P. 40 Temperance Street Director of Planning Services Bowmanville, Ontario Municipality of Clarington L1 3A6 cc: LDO 5 -5 � z EM oar to OOAvaNNY 0 A9 NN3aM Z E O IYWI i rq� N il/ er Q, Qtloa NLLatlYY Oroa NLLa1M1Y ED E'IYNW03a ��v ® z ca N r tr 0 ,� 03UVOMN ® � Ci N �J � A ��q W Co •syi W ai y33 CL AA®'' �,y � OAIB NOtONMr10 d � . I t_t O N a} Y O N I M)" I O T ' ` � TL '•- \• \'\ '\'1 ` 1 ' '• lC \ 1 � \ 1'• \� �+ � \ � ``� Ag'; l t N\\ L:� i � ` �`_ ��.- �— J— �'- \ 1-- i} `. t 1.; ' `�,�- \ ` '•'. —'= a .a �..�YYYYYY` /� ,'2.` ` \',' \`', � 4 14 • it j }t ' ,,` t�``\� 1, \� \t \\ i ..... L � ,iI • 5- DRAFT LIST OF DELEGATIONS GPA Meeting: January 21, 2013 (a) Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade, Regarding an Economic Update (b) Hida Manns, Clarington Representative to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee, Regarding the Durham Environmental Achievement Awards 6 -1 Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 21, 2013 Res®lutlon e y -law #o Report #: PSD- 006 -13 File #: COPA 2012 -0007 & S -C -2012 -0004 APPLICATIONS i? AMEND THE CLARIfILGTOA OFFICIAL PLAR A FO' A PROPOSED D OF SUBDIVISION TO CREATE 42 SINGLE D_ A O_ - APPLICANT: WEST DIAMOND PROPERTIES INC. It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration. Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD- 006 -13 be received; 2. THAT the applications by West Diamond Properties Inc. for a proposed Clarington Official Plan Amendment (COPA 2012 -0007) and a proposed.Draft Plan of Subdivision (S -C -2012 - 0004.) continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and 3. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 006 -13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: Reviewed by: David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP. Director of Planning Services ATS /CP /df 15 January 2013 Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 8 -1 REPORT NO.: PSD-006-13 PAGE 2 1.1 Owner /Applicant: West Diamond Properties Inc. 1.2 Proposal: A proposed Clarington Official Plan Amendment to: ® Delete the Public Elementary School from the subject lands; and ® Adjust housing and population targets for the Darlington Green neighbourhood. A proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision to: create 42 single detached dwelling lots each having a minimum lot frontage of 12.0 metres. 1.3 Area: 2.62 hectares 1.4 Location: West side of Green Road, south of McBride Avenue and described as Block 145, Plan 40M -2378, in Part Lot 17, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington (Attachment 1). 2.1 The subject lands are part of a larger plan of subdivision (18T- 90051) that was draft approved in August 2007. Construction began in 2008 following the registration of the lots south of McBride.Avenue.(Plan 40M- 2378). 2.2 At the time of draft approval, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) requested a public elementary school site within the limits of the original draft plan of subdivision. Attachment 2 shows the limits of the plan of subdivision, including the subject lands identified as a school block which was subsequently registered as Block 145, Plan 40M -2378. The lands were appropriately designated by the Official Plan for an elementary school site. 2.3 As a condition of approval, the developer and KPRDSB were required to enter into an agreement with respect to the purchase of the lands for a public elementary school. The agreement was entered into on October 9, 2009 and was to expire March 1, 2013. The agreement permits KPRDSB to terminate the agreement at any time by giving notice in writing. Written notice was given by KPRDSB on September 27, 2012. 2.4 It is not uncommon for a local school board to give up their commitment to purchase land for school sites. The sites are set aside at the time of draft approval, and many times the school board cannot fully determine schooling requirements until the neighbourhood is built out and other area schools are assessed for capacity. Provincial funding plays a large factor in school construction. 2.5 During the review of the draft plan of subdivision, the applicant demonstrated how the school block could be logically developed with roads and lots should the school not RIM REPORT NO.: PSD- 006 -13 PAGE 3 proceed since in almost all cases school blocks that are no longer pursued are used for residential development. 2.6 Due to the chance that a school will not be built in a subdivision that contains a school block, conditions of draft approval contain a requirement to post the following "Notice to Parents" in all sales office centres. "Notice to Parents Students from this area may have to attend existing schools. Although a school site has been reserved within this plan of subdivision; a school may not be built for some time, if at all, and then only if the Ministry of Education authorizes funding and construction of this required school." 2.7 Following receipt of the letter terminating the agreement from KPRDSB, the owner of the lands submitted an application to amend the Clarington Official Plan to delete the public elementary school from the site and to adjust population and housing targets. The proposed draft plan of subdivision lays out 42 single detached dwelling lots each having a minimum lot frontage of 12.0 metres (see Attachments 3 and 4). 2.8 As part of the complete application the following studies have been submitted: o Planning Justification Letter Report; o Conceptual Servicing Report; Noise Feasibility Study; Environmental Sustainability Brief; and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. These will be reviewed in detail at such time that a recommendation report is prepared. 3. LAVED CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING LASES 3.1 The subject lands are currently undeveloped. A considerable amount of topsoil has been stockpiled on the site and site construction trailers are located on the site along Buttonshaw Street. 3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows: North - Single detached dwellings along the south side of McBride Avenue; link dwellings and medium density townhouse /apartment units north of McBride Avenue South - Single detached residential dwellings East - Single detached residential dwellings, street townhouse dwellings, municipal park West - Single detached residential dwellings, future municipal park REPORT NO.: PSD-006-13 PAG ni 'n _vu. 11 W.Lj :. Q w; COPA 2012 -0007 and S -C 2012 -0004 4. PROVINCIAL POLICY 4.1 Provincial Policy Statement Settlement areas shall be the focus of growth. Land use patterns shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses which efficiently use land, resources and infrastructure and other public services. A full range of housing types and densities are to be provided to meet the projected requirements of current and future residents of the regional market area. The PPS encourages a compact built form which supports the development of transportation systems that minimize the length and number of vehicle trips and also supports the development of viable choices and plans for public transit. Compact built form minimizes negative impact to air quality and climate change and promotes energy efficiency. 4.2 Provincial Growth Plan The Growth Plan requires municipalities to manage growth, and encourages the creation of complete communities that offer a mix of land uses, employment and housing options, high quality open space, and access to stores and services. The subject lands are within the Greenfield area, and outside of the built -up area. In Greenfield areas, growth is to make efficient use of services and infrastructure and be REPORT NO.: PSD-006-13 PAGE 5 compact and transit - supportive. Reducing dependence on the automobile through the development of mixed use, pedestrian - friendly environments contributes to achieving complete communities. The Growth Plan requires municipalities to achieve a minimum density target that is not less than 50 residents or jobs per hectare in the designated Greenfield area and is measured across the Region of Durham. 5.1 Durham Regional Official Plan The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands Living Area. Lands designated as Living Area permit the development of communities with defined boundaries, incorporating the widest possible variety of housing types, sizes and tenure. Green Road is identified as a Type 'B' Arterial Road. Development applications in designated Living Areas, shall have a regard for the intent of this plan to achieve the following: ® A compact urban form; ® The use of good urban design principles; ® The provision of convenient pedestrian access to public transit, educational facilities and parks; ® A grid pattern of roads; ® The provision and distribution of parks, trails and pathways and educational facilities; ® The types and capacities of the existing municipal services and infrastructure; and ® The balance between energy efficiency and cost. Regional Official Plan Amendment #128 (ROPA 128), also referred to as Growing Durham, assigns population and housing targets across the Region of Durham. Greenfield areas are required to achieve an overall gross density of 50 residents and jobs combined per hectare. 5.2 Clarington Official Plan In the Clarington Official Plan the subject lands are designated as Urban Residential with a Public Elementary School. The lands are within the Darlington Green Neighbourhood, which has a population allocation of 3200 and a housing unit target of 1300. Green Road is a Type 'B' Arterial Road. The Official Plan contains policies specific to schools and gives direction on appropriate sizes and location. 8 -5 Clarington Official Plan Amendment No. 77 (OPA 77) contains policies on considering and improving the public realm of developments, including streets and boulevards. Window streets should be limited. The built form within new development should respect and reinforce the physical character of the established neighbourhood. OPA 77 encourages sustainable design by promoting energy efficiency and conservation, higher densities, efficient use of infrastructure, integration of transit and green development standards. E:; ' ti 0113710141 = ' l 6.1 Zoning By -law 84 -63 zones the subject lands "Holding — Urban Residential Type Two ((H) R2) Zone ". The proposed 12.0 metre lots would satisfy the R2 zone requirements. The public use provisions of Zoning By -law 84 -63 permitted a school within said zone. TIA"M TiIVUBMI561 7.1 Public notice was given by mail to each landowner within 120 meters of the subject property and public meeting signs were installed along each street frontage. 7.2 At the time of the writing of this report, one (1) resident contacted the Planning Services Department regarding the application with an objection to the development. The resident maintains that the school should proceed on the subject lands. 8.1 The applications have been circulated to a number of agencies. At the time of writing this report, comments have not been received from the Regional Planning Department. Comments will be included in the subsequent report. 8.2 ' Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) has no objections to the applications. Existing service connections and stormwater management facilities appear .adequate to accommodate the change. Further review will take place during the detailed design stage following approval of the draft plan of subdivision. CLOCA has provided suitable conditions of draft approval. 8.3 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has no objection to the applications. 8.4 Enbridge, Rogers and Hydro One have no objection to the applications. 9.1 Emergency and Fire Services No fire safety concerns were identified. . REPORT O PS D-006-13 ■ 9.2 Engineering Services Engineering Services Department has provided the following comments: Grading - A conceptual grading plan has been submitted which complies with the Master Grading plan for the Darlington Green subdivision. . Drainage and Stormwater Management - The applicant has submitted a Conceptual Servicing Report which complies with the intent of the Master Grading Plan in terms of existing perimeter grades and is in compliance with the Westside Creek Master Drainage Plan. The Engineering Services Department has minor comments with respect to the storm sewer system. On- Street Parking - The applicant has submitted an on- street parking plan which confirms that in addition to two outdoor parking spaces per lot, there is sufficient on- street parking for this particular development. ® Street Construction- The applicant will be responsible for any improvements to Buttonshaw Street that are deemed necessary to accommodate the proposed residential development. ® Green Road — The site should be serviced without impacting the travelled portion of Green Road. ® Phasing — The subdivision shall be constructed in a single phase. ® Sidewalks —A pedestrian connection is to be provided from the sidewalk on the east side of Buttonshaw Street to the park on the west side of Green Road. 10.1 School Boards request that lands be set aside for future schools in the Official Plan and in draft plans of subdivision. From time to time they are not constructed for a variety of reasons. The decision - making process lies with the local school board, in this case the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Students from this neighbourhood attend nearby Holy Family Catholic Elementary School or Dr. Ross Tilley Public School on West Side Drive. Students may also be bussed to French immersion programs at other schools in Bowmanville. 10.2 Public concerns and comments on the applications may be focussed on the desire to have the school proceed, unfortunately the decision to terminate the option agreement to purchase the lands was made by KPRDSB on September 27, 2012. The Municipality of Caalington is not party to the decision - making process for the construction of schools. 10.3 As a result of the termination of the option agreement, the owner has made application to develop the site for residential purposes. Proceeding with residential development on the subject lands is the logical alternative. The technical details of the application will continue to be reviewed prior to the preparation of a subsequent report. 8 -7 REPORT NO.: PSD-006-13 PAGE 8 C� The purpose of this report is to provide background information for the Public Meeting as required under the Planning Act. Staff respectfully request that this report be received and that staff continue to process the applications including the preparation of a subsequent report. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Anne Taylor Scott Attachments: Attachment 1 - Key Map Attachment 2 - Daft Approved Plan of Subdivision. 18T-90051 Attachment 3 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment Attachment 4 - Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Kelvin Whalen, West Diamond Properties Inc. Patrick Cruikshank Attachment 1 To Report PSD- 006 -13 . HIGH .4 04 HT-I 10A� tItlil.. SCH06L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L 10 12.1. % r. ... . ...... — T Ha 11 III io ti- ic, c—oafens I -"h r it - - - - - - - — -- — — — i D — - Oy N E R'O A D W E'S'T DM Attachment 2 To Report PSD-006-13 PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBOMSION MT OF LOT 17, COIICEi90u t MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON RECONAL —.Pu OF GORHAL MIKE - Attachment 3 To Report PSD- 006 -13 AMENDMENT NO. PURPOSE, The purpose of this amendment to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan is to remove the Public Elementary School symbol west of Green Road, south of McBride Avenue, east of Buttonshaw Street, and north of Remington Street on Map A3 Land Use Bowmanville Urban Area and to increase the population and low density housing target for the N12 Darlington Green neighbourhood in the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan, LOCATION: The subject site is located west of Green Road, south of McBride Avenue, east of Buttonshaw Street, and north of Remington Street, in Bowmanville, within part of Lot 17, Concession 1, in the Municipality of Clarington. BASIS: This amendment is based upon an Official Plan Amendment Application filed by The Kaitlin Group, which seeks to remove a Public Elementary School symbol. ACTUAL AMENDMENT: The Municipality of Clarington Official Plan is hereby amended as follows: 1) By Amending Table 9 -2 by: a. Adjusting the housing targets for the Darlington Green Neighbourhood (N12) as follows: Housing Units Low From "675" to "725" Total From 1300" to "1 350" b. Adjusting the Total Bowmanville Housing Target from "23325" to "23375 "; c. Adjusting the Total Low Density Housing Units from "13075" to "13125"; Such that the appropriate lines of Table 9 -2 read as follows: Table 9 -2 Housing Targets by Neighbourhoods Urban Area Neighbourhoods Housing Units Low Medium I High Intensification Total Bowmanville N12 Darlington Green 725 375 126 125 1350 Total 13125 5225 3225 1800 1 23375 2) By Amending Map A3 Land Use Bowmanville Urban Area as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and forming part of the Amendment, 8 -11 IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan, as amended; regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan, as amended; regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this amendment. EXHIBIT `A' TO AMENDMENT No. __________ TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN - 1 ��� rA LI ••. 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( 1 I _ i DP -1 r,F' 77 L r VIII[ Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: + r, January • Report #: PSD- 007 -13 File #: S -C- 2012 -0003 and ZBA 2012 -0019 � f T, lk Wil V Leffill I ae T V 00:L9 _ : i, _ 'IN W11 Z Vol _ ', Lei ilk / rj? t � i It is respectfully recommended-that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: THAT Report PSD- 007 -13 be received; 2. THAT the applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision (S -C- 2012 -0003) and Rezoning (ZBA 2012 -0019) submitted by 1613881 Ontario Limited to permit 166 residential units continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and 3. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 007 -13 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: r /—i David J Crome, MCIP, R.P.P. Director of Planning Services CS /CP /df 15 January 2013 Reviewed by: rr Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623 -3379 F (905)623 -0830 8 -15 REPORT NO.: PSD- 007 -13 PAGE 2 1.1 Applicant: Robert Cutler, Bousfield Inc. 1.2 Owner: 1613881 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments) 1.3 Proposal: Draft Plan of Subdivision: To permit a 166 unit Draft Plan of Subdivision consisting of 110 single detached dwellings, 38 linked dwellings, and 18 semi - detached dwellings, a park block, an elementary school site, stormwater management pond and open space. Zoning By -law Amendment: Rezoning from "Agricultural (A)" and "Environmental Protection (EP)" to an appropriate zone to permit the development. 1.4 Site Area: 21.465 hectares (49.4 acres). 1.5 Location: The lands subject to these applications are located on the east side of Green Road approximately 700 metres north of Durham Hwy. 2, being Part Lot 16, Concession 2 in the former Township of Darlington (see Attachment 1). 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 to November 2012, applications for a proposed Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision and rezoning were submitted by 1613881 Ontario Limited (Metrus) to permit 166 residential units. 2.2 The subject property is approximately 35 hectares, only 21.5 hectares are subject to these development applications. The lands north of the future extension of Longworth Avenue are designated "Future Urban Residential" in the Clarington Official Plan. The lands can be developed once the Official Plan Review has been completed and lands are deemed necessary for residential use and redesignated to "Urban Residential'. A smaller portion, 0.47 hectares is located south of the future extension of Brookhill Boulevard and is the current location of the sales office for Brookfield Homes and Jeffery Homes for the lands to the west. These lands are being retained by the Owner for future development. Other portions, such as the small land holdings east of Green Road (a future parkette), the stormwater management pond, outfall channel, a portion of the Brookhill valleylands and the lands required for the future extension of Brookhill Boulevard have been dedicated to the Municipality with the approval of the development to the west.(See Attachment 1), 2.3 The Draft Plan of Subdivision was submitted generally in keeping with the Brookhill Secondary Plan and with numerous discussions with Staff regarding the implementation of all Draft Plans within the Brookhill Secondary Plan Area. AM REPORT NO.: PSD- 007 -13 PAGE 3 2.4 Supporting Documentation A number of studies have been submitted in support of the proposed the applications, including: • GeotechnicalInvestigation; • Soils Report; • Noise Impact Study; • Phase I ESA; • Archaeological Clearance Letter; • Functional Servicing Report; and • Arborist Report. An Environmental Impact Study (EIS) was prepared in 2009 to determine the development limits adjacent to the Brookhill valleylands, including the location.of the stormwater management pond and outfall channel required to facilitate the development on the west side of Green Road. A second phase of the EIS is being finalized which considers the future extension of Longworth Avenue and its crossing over the Brookhill tributary and valley. A Public Information Centre for the EIS will be held on January 30, 2013. 3. SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND SURROUNDING LAND USES 3.1 The site is bisected by the Brookfield tributary and valley. The northern portion of the valley is quite wide and treed along steep banks then gradually narrows to a less defined channel and shallow banks in the south. The stormwater management pond and an outfall channel for the development west of Green Road are situated on the lands south of the proposed Draft Plan. WWMW i r - �- ZBA 2012 -0019 SC 2012 - 0003 —17 law �isira„ ��ilf•'11� � - ZBA 2012 -0019 SC 2012 - 0003 —17 3.2 Surrounding Uses PAGE 4 North - forested area and vacant agricultural lands South- future extension of Brookhill Boulevard, sales office for Brookfield Homes and Jeffery Homes and Clarington Central Secondary School East - vacant agricultural lands, proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision applications 18T- 95027 and S -C 2010 -0001 West - Urban Residential development (40M -2459) and Phase 2 of S -C 2004 -004 4. PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT 4.1 Provincial Policy Statement The 2005 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) states that new development shall occur adjacent to built up areas and shall have compact form, a mix of uses and densities that allow for the efficient use of land, infrastructure and public services. Planning authorities are required to provide for a range of housing types and densities with a ten year supply of lands which are designated and a three year supply of zoned and serviced lands within draft approved and registered plans. New housing is to be directed to locations where infrastructure and public services are or will be available. A full range of housing types and densities shall be provided to meet projected requirements of current and future residents of the regional market area. Healthy active communities should be promoted by planning public streets and spaces that are safe and facilitate pedestrian and non - motorized movement. A full range of publicly accessible built and natural settings for recreation including facilities, parks, open space and trails should also be considered. Infrastructure and public service facilities shall be provided in a coordinated, efficient and cost effective manner. Planning for these shall be integrated with planning for growth so that they are available to meet current and projected needs. The use of existing infrastructure and public service facilities should be optimized where feasible before considering developing new infrastructure and public service facilities. The applications are consistent with the PPS. 4.2 The Provincial Growth Plan The Growth Plan provides a framework for accommodating growth in existing built up areas, through intensification and redevelopment, and within greenfield areas. The subject Draft Plan of Subdivision is within a greenfield area. New development in greenfield areas are to be complete communities with access to a mix of jobs, services, housing, schools, recreation and open space that is easily accessed through various modes of transportation. The greenfield area of each upper -tier municipality will be planned to achieve a minimum density target that is not less than 50 residents and jobs combined per hectare. Major growth is to be directed to areas serviced by existing or planned municipal infrastructure, such as water and sewer services. Natural heritage features that compliment, link or enhance natural systems shall be identified and protected. AWO to 5.1 Durham Regional Official Plan In consideration of development applications in designated Living Areas, regard shall be had for the intent of this plan to achieve the following: ® A compact urban form; El The use of good urban design principles; A mix of appropriate uses; ® Linkages for.pedestrians and cyclists which link communities internally and externally and to public transit; A grid pattern of arterial and collector roads where necessary to support transit supportive road pattern; © A Greenland system that compliments and enhances the Urban System; and The balance between energy efficiency and cost. The applications generally conform to Durham Regional Official Plan policies. 5.2 Clarington Official Plan The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands "Urban Residential" and "Environmental Protection Area ". A Medium Density symbol, a Public Elementary School and a Neighourhood Park are also shown. The detailed policies are contained in the Secondary Plan. The proposed Plan of Subdivision does not implement the medium density requirement. 5.3 Brookhill Secondary Plan Community Structure The draft Plan of Subdivision is consistent with the Principles and Community Structure contained in the Secondary Plan. The community structure requires each neighbourhood to be self contained with a mix of housing types and activities. Neighbourhoods must be cohesive and comprehensible to their residents. A neighbourhood should be edged by natural features or a primary road network. Public open spaces shall define the character and structure of each neighbourhood. Low density housing shall be adjacent to an identified natural feature and towards the edges of a neighbourhood. Land Use Policies Within the Secondary Plan the subject lands are designated as Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Environmental Protection Area, Public Elementary School, Parks and Open Space. The proposed Plan of Subdivision does not incorporate the medium density housing requirement. The Brookhill Creek tributary is designated as Environmental Protection Area. No development shall be permitted in the Environmental Protection Area, except for passive recreation, environmental restoration and uses related to erosion control and stormwater management. The naturalization of the Brookhill valley is required in accordance with the • . naturalization plan to be prepared. An Environmental Impact Study is required and has been completed in accordance with the Official Plan. An Elementary school site shall be located adjacent and connected to the open space system and planned neighbourhood park sites. Neighbourhood Parks shall form the central focus of the overall community. Neighbourhood Parks shall perform an array of functions within the community, including active sports fields, shall have a minimum size of 2.0 hectares and shall abut the open space system and planned school sites and have a minimum frontage equal to 25% of the perimeter. Stormwater management facilities are treated as public assets. The ponds will be designed and planted with native upland, flood tolerant shoreline and aquatic specifies to provide enhanced wildlife habitat. Ponds and the overall drainage systems are incorporated into Greenland system. The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision does not conform to the Official Plan. 5.4 Amendment No. 77 The proposed development complies with the new Urban Design Policies contained in Amendment No. 77. The neighbourhood is edged with arterial roads which provide for easy traffic movement including transit. Internally, short streets allow convenient circulation, for walking, cycling and connection to transit routes. The Brookhill valley provides a linkage to the north and south. The small future parkette adjacent to Green Road provides for access through the valleyland to the park and school site for new residents to the west of Green Road. Community Theme plans will be required to detail the street trees and landscaping to provide an attractive street. An Environmental Sustainability Plan is also being required as a condition of draft approval. This plan will detail how the owners /builders will promote energy efficiency and water conservation, enhanced indoor air quality, use of non -toxic and recycled building products, landscaping and tree planting programs and low energy appliances. 6.1 Within Comprehensive Zoning By -law 84 -63, as amended, the lands are zoned "Agricultural (A) Zone" and "Environmental Protection (EP) Zone ". A Zoning By -law Amendment will be required in order to implement the Draft Plan of Subdivision. rt 7.1 The Public Notice was given by mail to landowners within 120 metres of the subject site and Public Notice sign was placed on Green Road in accordance with the Planning Act. 1-02M 7.2 As of writing this report, Staff received two inquiries, one from a homeowner on Regional Road 57. The homeowner was inquiring about the nature of the development and timing of the extension of Longworth Avenue, west of Regional Road 57. The other individual is a landowner north of the subject site and inquired about the timing to the development. 8.1 The applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and rezoning were circulated to various agencies for comment. Bell and Rogers Communications do not object to the proposal and have provided Conditions of Draft Approval. 8.2 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board advises that these applications would generate approximately 54 elementary students to Hampton Junior Public School /M.J.Hobbs Senior Public School and a further 18 secondary students to Clarington Central Secondary School. The proposed school site in the draft plan of subdivision is an acceptable location and size. Board staff requests the Municipality ensure that public sidewalks form part of all proposed road allowances shown on the draft plan (excluding private lanes). Board staff also provided a number of conditions of draft approval. 9.1 The Clarington Emergency & Fire Services advises that no fire safety concerns were found. 9.2 The Clarington Engineering Services Department advises that a number of matters must be addressed prior to draft plan approval being considered. Road Patterns The alignment for Longworth Avenue between Regional Road 57 and Green Road has not yet been finalized. The Longworth Avenue road allowance alignment in this draft plan must reflect the future Longworth Avenue extension from Clarington Boulevard to Regional Road 57. Longworth Avenue at the east terminus of this draft plan must be shifted 15 m south of the location currently shown, and the horizontal alignment from Clarington Boulevard to Green Road must be adjusted. Drainage, Grading and Stormwater Management The Brookhill East Functional Servicing Report has been submitted in support of this application. The report addresses, among other things, grading, drainage and stormwater management. The area on the west side of the Brookhill Tributary was previously included in the Brookhill West Stormwater Management Report. The area on the east side of the tributary has been addressed in the functional servicing report submitted with this application. The proposed grading, drainage and stormwater management are satisfactory. Traffic FT —MW Brookhill Neighbourhood Traffic Impact Study was submitted and ultimately approved in 2008 (revised in 2010). Certain traffic and growth related assumptions were made in that report. The report is currently being updated. The cost of any road upgrades /improvements deemed necessary will be 100% the responsibility, of the applicant. Regional Services Water and sanitary servicing have been addressed in the Brookhill East Functional Servicing Report. Servicing will also be subject to the approval of The Region of Durham. Phasing The applicant must submit a phasing plan for this development which will be subject to the approval to the Director of Engineering Services. The phasing plan must address the co- ordination of the development of some phases with the development of adjacent lands, specifically: the construction of Street `E' cannot proceed until the Municipality has approved the reconstruction of Green Road to a full urban standard from Harvey Jones Avenue to future Longworth Avenue. development on the east side of the tributary cannot proceed until Clarington Boulevard has been constructed from its current north terminus to future Longworth Avenue to a full urban standard and until Longworth Avenue has been constructed from Clarington Boulevard to Green Road to a full urban standard including the tributary crossing structure. Brookhill Boulevard must be constructed to a full urban standard from Green Road to Clarington Boulevard in conjunction with the development of this draft plan. Parking An on- street parking plan must be submitted, which is satisfactory to the Director of Engineering Services prior to draft approval. Rear Lane The Engineering Services Department does not support the "private lane" depicted in the northwest corner of the draft plan. Maintenance of this rear lane would be problematic as it is proposed to dead end at its east limit. As well, the intersection of the rear lane with Green Road is too close to the intersection of Green Road and Longworth Avenue. Alternatives to this configuration have been discussed with the developer, and the lands on the north side of the cul -de -sac must access Street `E' directly. Comments were also provided on the details of the draft plan and will be provided to the applicant for consideration and action thereon. REPORT NO.: PSD- 007 -13 PAGE 9 10. DISCUSSION 10.1 The proposed draft plan is generally consistent with the community structure in the Brookhill Secondary Plan. The draft plan is edged by two arterial roads, Green Road and the future extension of Longworth Avenue, and future collector roads, Brookhill Boulevard and Clarington Boulevard. The Brookhill valleylands form the spine of the Brookhill Secondary Plan Area, making connections north and south into the Bowmanville Creek valley system. The elementary school site and park form the central focus of the entire Brookhill neighbourhood. 10.2 Development Limits The limits of development were established through the preparation of an Environmental Impact Study EIS (Phase 1). The EIS was required in advance of the submission of this plan since the limits of the stormwater management pond and outfall needed to be determined for those lands to the west of Green Road currently under development. In addition, the EIS recommended a 5 metre buffer from the top of bank. A final draft of the Phase 2 EIS is under review. This EIS determines the location of the future extension of Longworth Avenue west of Regional Road 57 to the urban boundary in proximity to the Provincially Significant Wetland. It also determines the location of the crossing of the Brookhill tributary west of the future extension of Clarington Boulevard. 10.3 Roads, Trails and Cycling The road network is interrupted by the Brookhill valleylands, however, there are opportunities for pedestrian connections into and across the valley system and to future park and school developments. Streets A and C window streets allow for visual and physical' access into the Brookhill valleylands but streets B and E do not. The cycling network will need to be further examined as part of the review of this application. The Secondary Plan identifies a recreational trail along the Brookhill tributary. 10.4 Elementary School A Public Elementary School is designated adjacent to future extensions of Longworth Avenue and Clarington Boulevard. The applicant will be required to enter into discussion with the Public School Board in order to secure the school site. 10.5 Housing Mix The draft plan provides for a mix of low density housing forms. A variety of lot sizes for single detached units are inter- dispersed with semi /link units. A limited number (8) of semi units are proposed on a private lane and six are proposed on a public lane. No medium density units are proposed. 8 -23 Unit Type Number of Units 9.8m link semi 38 11.6 m single 55 12.8 m single 55 6.7 m semi 4 6.7 m lane semi 14 TOTAL Units 166 10.6 Medium Density Area Staff have had numerous discussions with the applicant regarding the Medium Density Area designated at the southeast corner of Green Road and the future Longworth Avenue. This is a proposed private rear lane in this area. Access to these lands is problematic due to its proximity to the intersection of Green Road and the future extension of Longworth Avenue. Further discussion will be required regarding alternative housing form and access. 10.7 Alignment of Future Longworth Avenue The exact location of the future extension of Longworth Avenue has not been finalized, The Engineering Services Department is requesting that Longworth Avenue west of Regional Road 57 be shifted 15 metres south. This may impact the alignment west of the extension of Clarington Boulevard and will likely affect the size of the school and park block. Further discussion with the School Board will be required. 10.8 Phasing and Timing of Development A Memorandum of Understanding was executed with the proponent of this development which provides for the timing of development in relation to infrastructure requirements not only in the Brookhill Secondary Planning Area but within portions of the Bowmanville West Town Centre as well. The phasing of this development will be reviewed in further detail once all of the comments are received from the various agencies and through further discussion with the applicant. While draft plan approval may proceed, final plan approval and development may only commence once the Region of Durham advises the sewage capacity is available. The commissioning of Bowmanville Water Pollution Control Plant is anticipated in 2015. 11. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable 12.1 The purpose of this report is to provide background information for the Public Meeting as required under the Planning Act and taking into consideration the outstanding comments, staff respectfully request that this report be received and for staff to continue processing the application including the preparation of a subsequent report. 8 -24 rigAi •' 1 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Cynthia Strike Attachments: Attachment 1- Key Map Interested Parties to be advised of Council's decision: West Diamond Properties Inc. and Players Business Park Ltd, c/o Bruce Fischer R. Cutler, Bousfields Inc. Lillian and John Bouma Wayne and Catherine Bolahood Greg Milosh ► :0. 8 -25 E 0 C 0 4=1 0 ON FA < 0 (j) 0 0 (j) Attachment 1 To Report PSD-007-13 'E O �2 cu 0 C (.)0 M 0 3: W C) S� " ' Lb U) U) N oU oil ;P C) W, oet .6.0 ell Ki M "i get cu 0 0 0 co Nt En Z (L F. u) ff 9 I hw. 4 c) z a Lu w q m 0 55 o ze 46 ol GVMI NEDHO CO CO .'31 0 L Leading the Way ■ i ■ Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: 1 Recommendation #: By-law Report : PSD- 008 -13 File #'s: ZBA 2012 -0022 Subject: AN APPLICATION TO PERMIT A NEW HOME SALES PATILION WIT& THREE (3) SALES TRAILERS AND ASSOCIATED • FOR MAXIMUM OF YEARS APPLICANT: 668390 ONTARIO LTD. (KAITLIN GROUP) e TIVII e It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: THAT Report PSD- 008 -13 be received; 2. THAT provided there are no significant concerns to the application during the Public Meeting, the application submitted by 668390 Ontario Ltd. to change the zoning to permit a new home sales pavilion with three (3) sales trailers and an associated parking lot for a maximum of three (3) years be approved; 3. THAT the attached by -law to change the zoning from "A" to "A -82" be passed; 4. THAT the Durham Regional Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD- 008 -13 and Council's decision; and 5. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 008 -13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: Reviewed br'`� David . Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer CS /CP /df 11 January 2013 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623 -3379 F (905)623 -0830 8 -27 r III 1. APPLICATION DETAILS 1.1 Owner: 668390 Ontario Ltd. (Kaitlin Group) 1.2 Applicant: Kelvin Whalen 1.3 Rezoning: Zoning change from "Agricultural (A)" to permit a new home sales pavilion with three (3) sales trailers and an associated parking lot. 1.4 Site Area: 0.8 hectares 1.5 Location: Part Lot 15, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington (Attachment 1) 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 In September, 2008 Council approved a temporary use by -law to permit a new home sales pavilion with three (3) sales trailers and an associated parking lot located immediately north of the Canadian Pacific Railway and west of Martin Road in Bowmanville. The applicant proposed to move the three (3) sales trailers from its current location at the northwest corner of Martin Road and Aspen Springs Drive, to this new location. However, the sales trailers were never relocated and the temporary use by -law expired. The applicant has now reapplied for the same proposal. The site where the new home sales pavilion is currently located has been sold. The applicant wishes to relocate the existing trailers onto the subject site in the spring of 2013. 2.2 The applicant has also applied for site plan approval. 3.1 The subject property is currently vacant. The property was created through the dedication of the road allowance for Prince William Boulevard to the Municipality of Clarington in 2012. There is an existing driveway on the site which is intended to be upgraded for the access into the sales pavilion. 3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows: North: vacant lands, Durham Highway 2 and. Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex; South: Canadian Pacific Railway, lands owned by Metrolinx for future GO station and existing sales trailers south of the CPR tracks; East: Vacant land (zoned "Agricultural (A) ") and residential properties along Martin Road; and LOW REPORT NO.: PD- 008 -13 PAGE 3 West: Vacant land (zoned "Agricultural (A) ") and commercial development (former Canadian Tire site). 4.1 Provincial Policy Statement The Provincial Policy Statement addresses the need to maintain and direct land use to achieve efficient development and land use patterns. Land use must be carefully managed to accommodate appropriate development to meet the full range of current and future needs, while achieving efficient development patterns. The proposed temporary use of the subject property is an efficient use of the land as it will provide an interim use for an otherwise underutilized parcel of land, while allowing for future development. 5.1 Durham Regional Official Plan The subject property is designated "Regional Centre" in the Durham Regional Official Plan. Section 8A.2.2 of the plan states that Regional Centres shall be planned and developed as the main concentrations of urban activities within area municipalities, providing a fully integrated array of community, office, service and shopping, recreational and residential uses. The proposed temporary use appears to conform with the Regional Official Plan. 5.2 Municipality of Clarington Official Plan The subject property is designated "Town Centre" in the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan. Town Centres shall be developed as the main concentrations of urban activity in each community with the Town Centres providing a fully integrated array of retail and personal service, office, residential, cultural, community, recreational and institutional uses. The subject property is also located within the Bowmanville West Town Centre Secondary Plan, and is designated "Mid -rise High Density Residential ". Section 23.4.4 of the Official Plan allows Council to pass Temporary Use By -laws subject to conditions. The Official Plan policies relating to Temporary Use By- laws state that Temporary Use By -laws may be passed to permit the use of lands, buildings or structures, on a temporary basis, for any purpose provided that: a) the proposed use is temporary in nature; b) the proposed use is compatible with the adjacent existing land uses, there is minimal impact on the Natural Features and Land Characteristics on Map 'C', or satisfactory measures to mitigate any adverse impact will be applied; a c) there will be no adverse impacts on traffic or transportation facilities or services in the area; d) adequate access and parking are provided; e) the use can be removed and the site can be restored to its original condition; f) adequate sewage disposal and water services are available in compliance with provincial and regional standards; and g) it does not jeopardize the long term implementation of the plan. The sales pavilion is a commercial use and is consistent with the policies of the `Town Centre' designation. The use is consistent with the Temporary Use policies; it will have no impact on natural features; will have no adverse impact on traffic or transportation facilities; and will not have an impact on the long term implementation of the Plan. 6.1 The entire property is currently zoned "Agricultural (A)" which does not permit the use of a temporary sales pavilion and associated parking. 7.1 The Public Notice was given by mail to landowners within 120 metres of the subject site and Public Notice sign was placed on Martin Road in accordance with the Planning Act. 7.2 As of writing this report, Staff has not received any inquiries. 8.1 The Region of Durham Works Department advises that municipal services are not available to the site. The entrance is to be paved from the existing roadway to the property line. The existing mid block entrance is to be removed. An access permit from the Region of Durham is required. 9.1 The Operations Department requires a minimum of 2% of the vehicular travelled area for snow storage. A sign shall be erected on site designating the area for snow storage. 9.2 The Emergency and Fire Services Department have offered no objection to the proposal, provided the driveway is maintained for access by emergency vehicles. 9.3 The Engineering Services Department has no objection to the rezoning. The status of Prince William Boulevard has changed since the previous temporary use zoning by -law amendment, the lands are now owned by the Municipality of Clarington. The Site Plan Agreement should permit those lands to be used as a .► temporary driveway, and that in the event that the construction of Prince William Boulevard proceeds that notice is provided. Access to the site will not be permitted during times of construction. The Building Division requires details and dimensions of accessibility signs including barrier free parking signs and location of barrier free entrances. 9.4 The Finance Department advises that the taxes are paid in full. 10.1 All agency comments have been received and there are no objections to the approval of this application. Neither have there been any objections from the public. 10.2 The proposed rezoning application provides for a temporary use of otherwise undeveloped land until future development occurs. The proposed trailers will be placed on the site temporarily and once the by -law expires the trailers will be removed. As such the site will be relatively unaltered thereby maintaining a good opportunity for redevelopment of the site in the future. 10.3 The access to Regional Road 57, a Type 'A' Arterial is in the location of the future alignment for Prince William Boulevard, the lands which are now owned by the Municipality. The Municipal Solicitor will prepare the appropriate documentation to permit access to the site from Regional Road 57, over the lands. The sales pavilion is expected to disappear in advance of Prince William Boulevard being constructed to Regional Road 57. Should Prince William Boulevard be required prior to the expiry of the by -law, appropriate notice will be given. This will be addressed in the Site Plan Agreement. 11. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable �f► ►[a]R11.1 Is] ►1 12.1 Provided there are no objections during the Public Meeting, it is respectfully recommended that the proposed Temporary Use By -law be APPROVED and the attached Zoning By -law be ADOPTED by Council. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Cynthia Strike Attachments: Attachment 1 - Key Map Attachment 2 - Zoning By -law to amend By -law 84 -63 List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Kelvin Whalen 8 -31 Attachment 1 To Report PSD- 008 -13 Attachment '2 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON TO Report PSD- 00II -13 -BY -LAW NO. 2013- being a By -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle 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 2012 -0022; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: Section 6.4 "Special Exceptions — Agricultural (A) Zone" is hereby amended by introducing a new subsection 6.4:82 as follows: "6.4.82 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS —AGRICULTURAL (A -82) ZONE Notwithstanding Sections 3.13, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 c) III), d), those lands zoned A -82 as shown on Schedule "A" attached to this By- law shall only be used for a Temporary Sales Office with a maximum of 3 sales trailers or a temporary building, subject to the following zone regulations: a) Yard Requirements i) Interior Side Yard (minimum) 2 metres b) Lot Coverage (maximum) 10%_ c) Loading Spaces (minimum) 0 For the purpose of this Section, Temporary. Sales Office shall mean a sales trailer or temporary building used exclusively by a realtor, builder, developer or contractor on a temporary basis for the sale, display and marketing of residential lots, or dwelling units within a DraftApproved Subdivision or Condominium Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 39 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended, this use may be permitted for a period of three years, ending on January 28, 2016." 2. Schedule "3" to By -law 84 -63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from "Agricultural (A) Zone to "Agricultural Exception (A -82)" as illustrated on the attached Schedule "A" hereto. 3. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By -law. 4. This By -law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act. BY -LAW passed in open session this day of 2013. Adrian Foster, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk 8 -33 This =«, Schedule "A" 5 !.. By-law 2013. passed d 4 day of ym A.D. FUTURE PRINCE WILLIAM BOULEVARD PG \F \G P�Pp\P�P G Zoning Change From "A" To "A -82" Adrian Foster, Mayor LO 0 Q O ry Q Z O_ C9 W Q ry n 0 0_12 Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk 8 ®34 AWN Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 21, 2013 Resolution M By-law M Report #: PSD- 009 -13 File #: COPA 2012 -0006 Subject:, AMENDMENT •_ 89 Ti THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL F AN TO INCORPORATE THE COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD - 009 -13 be received; 2. THAT Amendment No. 89 to the Clarington Official Plan be approved and that the By -law contained in Attachment 4 to PSD- 009 -13 be passed; 3. THAT Amendment No. 89 to the Clarington Official Plan be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval; 4. THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of PSD- 009 -13; and 5. THAT the interested parties list in Report PSD- 009 -13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: Director, Planning Services LB /COS /df /ah 16 January 2013 Reviewed by: Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623 -3379 F (905)623 -0830 '1 Jam' ri _ 1.1 The purpose of this staff report is to recommend to Council the approval of the amendments to the Clarington Official Plan as contained in Attachment 1. 2.1 The Courtice Main Street is a regional corridor and is one, of the primary intensification areas in Clarington. The Courtice Main Street (CMS) project has developed integrated solutions for land use, transportation services, built form and streetscaping with the emphasis on pedestrians and public transit in order to strengthen the identity for Courtice. The CMS project has included extensive public participation and the recommended Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan is a product of that participation. The Official Plan Amendment and Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan policies, as contained in Attachment 1, are in keeping with the Provincial Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan Amendment 128 (ROPA 128); the Region's approved policy response to the Provincial Growth Plan. The proposed Official Plan Amendment has also been developed in consideration of the comments heard through the Official Plan Review public consultation process. The statutory public meeting for the proposed Official Plan Amendment was held on November 26, 2012. All Planning Act procedures regarding notice and availability of information were_adhered to. Public notice requirements regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 89 (Attachment 1) have also been adhered to. 2.2 More detailed information on the process and the policy context is found in the public meeting report PSD- 052 -12 contained in Attachment 2. K� 1I7 • TLIWFA X U 0 - [(6T"- 01ilIzWN N II T1 3.1 The Provincial Policy Statement and the Provincial Growth Plan. have provided significant direction to municipalities regarding growth management such as ' intensification, pedestrian and transit supportive development and "place making ". The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan has incorporated these directives by providing the land use designations, density requirements and built form guidance that will allow the Courtice' Main Street to evolve into a more compact and diverse area. 4.1 The Clarington Official Plan provides many directions regarding the development of Courtice Main Street. The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan incorporates some of the existing Official Plan policies. Issues such as increased density, intensification and mixed use development in a Clarington context have been explored in many of the Official Plan Review discussion papers, such as the Intensification Discussion Paper' the Growth Management Discussion Paper and the Courtice Main Street Issues Paper. 4.2 The proposed Official Plan Amendment including the Secondary Plan is based on the Growth Plan and Regional Official Plan policies for Regional Corridors and Regional Centres such as mixed use development, increased density, transit supportive development, and the protection of the natural environment. 4.3 The Public Meeting Report (Attachment 2) provides a full description of the existing applicable Clarington and Region of Durham Official Plan policies. 4.4 It is also important to note that the Region of Durham Official Plan has identified Key natural heritage and hydrologic features on the Town Centre Site and along both the Black and Farewell Creek Valleys. Corresponding policies regarding the identification and potential protection of these features have been included in this Secondary Plan. 5.1 The preparation of the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan has also considered a number of other Regional, Conservation Authority and local policy documents including: ® Durham Region Arterial Corridor Guidelines; ® Durham Region Long Term Transit Strategy; ® Black/Harmony /Farewell Creeks Watershed Plan; ® Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Watershed Management Plan; and ® Natural Environment Assessment Report for Courtice Town Centre. Staff Report PSD- 052 -12 (Attachment 2) provided a description of the applicability of each of these policy documents to the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan. 6.1 Public Meeting Notice The draft Official Plan Amendment was published on November 8, 2012. The public meeting was held on November 26, 2012. It was advertised in the Clarington This Week and the Orono Times in advance of the meeting. Notice of the Public Meeting was mailed to the interested parties list; it was announced in the Planning Services E- Update newsletter and on the Official Plan Review website. Residents, developers and other stakeholders and public agencies reviewed the Draft Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment and provided comments. 6.2 . Public Submissions Throughout the Courtice Main Street project residents, businesses and developers submitted comments. Some were in response to a specific document that was released (Issues Report; Master Development Plan) or as a result of a public r n G- information session. Staff, and Council have subsequently received a number of written submissions in response to the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan Public Meeting Report (Attachment 2). Submissions have also been made in response to the Proposed Plan of Subdivision 18T -90022 within the Courtice Town Centre proposed by Bonnydon Limited ( Bonnydon). These written submissions have been documented as part of this Staff Report because of the relevance to the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan Special Study Area 1 designation. In Summary, the submissions have requested: Site specific inclusion /exclusion within a land use designation; Preservation of the `forested wetland' on the un -built portion as well as the north and south side of Sandringham Drive; © More commercial floor space to be permitted within the Residential designation; ® Densities should be decreased as high densities are not desired due to their reduction of property values of adjacent properties.; ® That more commercial be built because there is too much residential without enough commercial; ® Employment lands be located. closer to the residential lands; and ® Shifting the Town Centre to Courtice Road and Durham Highway 2. Staff considered the comments received regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment and those received at the public meeting when preparing the recommended Official Plan Amendment (Attachment 1). 7. DISCUSSION 7.1 Of all of the public submissions received, the major issue has been the request that the forested wetland located north and south of the un -built portion of Sandringham Drive, within the Town Centre, be protected from development. In the preparation of the Secondary Plan Policies, staff aimed to strike a balance between the protection of the environmental features and the future development of a Town Centre. The proposed Secondary Plan identifies much, not all, of the environmentally significant lands as Special Study Area. The precise limit of the Town Centre Commercial and the Environmental Protection Area will be' determined through further environmental studies and planning applications. As Council is aware Bonnydon Inc. has filed a revised application for residential development and subsequently appealed that application to the Ontario Municipal Board. 7.2 The policies in the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan are intended to provide the necessary planning framework to allow for the transition of the Courtice Main Street into a mixed use, transit supportive and pedestrian friendly place. The Region of Durham has identified Courtice Main Street as Regional Corridor, thus a priority ;. t! area for intensification with a prescribed minimum residential density target of 60 units per net hectare. Land within the corridor must be designated, or set aside, to accommodate this necessary residential intensification. Regional Corridors and Regional Centres ( Courtice Town Centre site) are the appropriate locations for this residential intensification because without supporting population, the Provincial and Regional transit goals couldn't be met. It is equally important to focus commercial uses to specific areas such as the existing commercial area at the west end of the Main Street and the Courtice Town Centre site at Trulls Road and Durham Highway 2 to ensure compatibility of uses. 7.3 A concern for two of the submissions is the minimum two storey height requirement for new development throughout the corridor. This minimum height requirement assists with achieving the Region's prescribed 2.5 fsi (Floor Space Index) requirement across the Corridor, creates densities that will support the Province's and Region's future bus rapid transit line along Durham Highway 2 and will discourage the development of traditional strip commercial development patterns. A minimum height measurement will not meet these same ends. 7.4 One written submission is concerned about the limited amount of retail floor space that is permitted in the low rise high density residential designation. As recommended in the Secondary Plan, only up to 20% of the total ground floor area of a building within any residential designation may be used for retail purposes. This floor area limit ensures that the retail use are generally convenience in nature and by the nature of their size and or function, are compatible with residential uses or for the mixed use format of the building. The floor space limitation does not apply to other commercial uses such as offices, hair salons (service), or community facilities; it only applies to retail uses. 7.5 The proposed land use policies affecting Roy Nichols Motors were also raised as a concern. The Secondary Plan allows for the continued use of the existing property as a'motor vehicle sales establishment but it is,the long term vision of the Secondary Plan that this property would support higher density mixed use development given the close proximity to the proposed Highway 407 transit way. On January 15th the owner of Roy Nichols Motors indicated that he would prefer to see a strictly commercial designation on the existing motor vehicle dealership and the two adjacent residential properties. Staff do not support this request and it has not been considered throughout the public process. 7.6 A number of submissions have expressed the objection to increased residential densities in the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan area. These same submissions were also made in opposition to the proposed Plan of Subdivision by Bonnydon. As noted in previous sections of this report, Regional Corridors and Regional Centres are the appropriate locations for increased residential densities. The Region's density targets of 60 units per net hectare, the 2.5 fsi requirement and the long term transit goals will only be fulfilled, by increasing residential densities in the identified areas. Other priority areas for increased residential densities are Waterfront Places, and local centres and corridors. 41 ZINC ryd Z 10M JIB - 1 1 _ - In Courtice, close to 90% of all new residential units constructed between 2006 and 2011 were low density (single family and semi detached). During the same period Courtice did not see any significant change in the percentage of higher density units (row or apartments) being constructed. In fact, only 8 purpose -built apartment units have been constructed in Courtice since 2003 within a mixed use project on Bloor Street. On the other hand, in Bowmanville the share of low density house built for the same period was close to 73% and medium and higher densities reached 27% of the share. The Courtice Main Street provides for one of the key intensification areas in the Municipality that will provide a greater variety. of housing for residents. 7.7 One submission has cautioned to keep in mind the long term global recession, global warming, energy supply and the ever growing world population as we prepare the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan. In particular, we should consider fast (electric or light rail) transit, supported by feeder transit vehicles, provide dedicated separate bike and pedestrian lanes, reduce the distance between .residential intensification areas and employment lands and that high density residential areas should be located closer to the commercial areas. The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan has been prepared in keeping with the Provincial and Regional policy direction including the intensification of corridors and centres. The Secondary Plan has.considered the provision of multiuse paths as well as the Bus Rapid Transit lane as included in the Durham Region Arterial Design Guidelines. The timing of the implementation of these aspects is dependant on the Regional capital budget and future investment from the Province. Needless to say, Bus Rapid Transit for this area is a longer term initiative. Employment opportunities, although not on designated employment lands, are available across the Secondary Plan Area, either in the Commercial Designations, or in limited capacity in the remaining designations. Employment opportunities on non - employment lands accounts for approximately 48 percent of employment in Clarington. 7.8 . A number of site specific requests made during the June 2012 public consultations have not been incorporated into the Secondary Plan because they were not in keeping with the goals and objectives for the Secondary Plan or the principles of the Regional. official Plan as amended by ROPA 128. 7.9 Several written submissions also provided their support for the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan and urged the adoption of the Plan. 8. CHANGES TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OR SECONDARY PLAJ SINCE THE PUBLIC MEETING Most of the revisions to the Official Plan Amendment or Secondary Plan were made in response to submissions at the Public Information Centre /Open House in June of 2012. 1 F�' g ,!, ' ' - l 1 1 • Since presenting the Official Plan Amendment and the Secondary Plan to the public at the November 26, 2012 Statutory Public, a minor change has been made including the following: • The future trail connection from Black Creek Trail (street) to Durham Highway 2 has been incorporated to provide better access from the residential neighbourhood north of the Black Creek to the Courtice Main Street area and transit opportunities. • Deletion of the future trail located to the east of Tim Hortons has been removed due to the physical constraints of the valley. • Minor adjustments to the Urban Design Precincts. These changes are not significant from a land use planning perspective. 9. CONCLUSION 9.1 Official Plan Amendment 89 incorporates changes to the Clarington Official Plan and provides a Secondary Plan for the Courtice Main Street and Town Centre. It provides a long term plan for the growth and redevelopment of the lands along Highway 2 as the primary commercial and residential intensification area of the community. In addition to retail and residential uses, the Town Centre provides for a new community facility (possibly the library) and a community square. The Plan provides a framework for the transition of Highway 2 into an urban place with a mix of uses, a full range of transportation choices and a linear trail system along the Black Creek. 9.2 The Secondary Plan has been developed with extensive public consultation and, although all landowners are not satisfied with the designations affecting their lands, the public has influenced key directions of the Plan. Official Plan Amendment is in conformity with the Region of Durham Official Plan, the Provincial Growth Plan, and the Provincial Policy Statement. 9.3 It is respectfully recommended that Amendment No. 89 to the Clarington Official Plan be ADOPTED and forwarded to the Region of Durham for their approval. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: X Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington X Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contacts: Carlos Salazar and Lisa Backus Attachments: Attachment 1 -Amendment No. 89 Attachment 2 - Report PSD- 052 -12 (attachments excluded) Attachment 3 - Comments Summary Table . Attachment 4 - By -law to Adopt Amendment No. 89 , Interested parties list to be notified of Council's decision: List. of Interested Parties to be obtained from the Planning Services Department. MM M Attachment 1 To Report PSD- 009 -13 • 1.4 1100-11VOUK0901- . - : ti- PURPOSE: The purpose of this Amendment is to create a planning framework that will facilitate the development of a transit supportive, pedestrian friendly, mixed use corridor along Durham Highway 2 through Courtice. This `initiative complements the Official Plan principle of promoting a compact urban form with an emphasis on infill, redevelopment, higher densities and mix of uses. It also gives recognition to the directive in the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe to designate intensification corridors to achieve increased residential and employment densities that support and ensure the viability of existing and planned transit service levels. LOCATION: This Amendment applies to an area that extends the full length of Durham Highway 2 through Courtice, from Townline Road in the west to the intersection of Highway 2 and Courtice Road in the east, and also includes a large parcel of mostly vacant land at the southeast quadrant of Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road, currently designated Courtice Town Centre in the Official Plan. The subject lands are entirely within the Courtice urban area boundary. BASIS: In 2001 a planning study was completed for parts of Durham Highway 2 through Courtice, but its recommendations were never adopted. Following the approval of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe in 2006 and the completion of the Growing Durham Study by the Regional Municipality of Durham in 2008 to provide policy direction for the Region's Growth Plan conformity exercise, the Municipality of Clarington resurrected the initial planning study for Durham Highway 2 through Courtice by identifying it as a special project as part of the Municipality of Clarington's Official Plan Review process. , In 2009 a planning and urban design study was prepared for the lands described .in this Secondary Plan. The purpose of the study was to develop a new vision for the redevelopment and intensification of the lands along this Regional corridor in response to recent Provincial and Regional directives towards intensification, mixed use and more compact development. This Secondary Plan also intends to implement _the recommendations of the Robinson/Tooley Creek and Black /Harmony /Farewell Creek Watershed Management Plans. This Amendment is based upon the study team's analysis and an extensive public consultation process which included a community visioning workshop in July 2009, a public workshop in February 2010, two Public Open Mouse events in June 2010 and June 2012, and the Statutory Public Meeting held in November, 2012. ACTUAL AMENDMENT: Unless otherwise indicated, in the Amendment, newly added text is shown with underlining, and deleted text is shown with a strike th; Gug . -f Existing Table 9 -2, Housinq Tarqets by Neigbourhoods is hereby amended as follows: Table 9 -2 Housing Targets by Neighbourhoods Urban Area Housing Units Neighbourhoods I Low Medium High Intensification Total Courtice N4 T-ewR GentFe Courtice Main Street 0 0 0258 200099 2000358 N2 WeSt Shnnninn Dietrint 9 8 359 39 N41 Worden 1175 75 0 49050 43681300 AJ4 Highland 1225 100 0 7-550 44891375 45 Glenview 550 535 0 5025 44351100 N6 Hancock 850 100 0 25 975 W Avondale 825 200 0 2-7-550 49891075 {48 Emily Stowe 1475 275 0 45075 23081825 X1-9 Penfound 1175 150 0 7-550 44091375 N4-8 Darlington 450 25 475 0 37-525 402-5500 N44 Bayview 1150 300 125 50 1625 N4-2- Farewell Heights* - - - 0 TOTAL 8875 17701 598125 2825 -2400 4322813175 Bowmanville N1 East Town Centre 0 700 225 275 1200 N2 West Town Centre 0 350 1500 0 1850 N3 Memorial 975 0 250 350 1575 N4 Central .425 125 75 75 700 N5 Vincent Massey 1125 250 0 175 1550 N6 Apple Blossom 1300 225 0 125 1650 N7 Elgin 1025. 200 50 150 1425 N8 Fenwick 1325 525 0 100 1950 N9 Knox 1350 300 175 125 1950 N10 Northglen 1500 525 100 50 2175 N11 Brookhill 950 550 0 75 1575 N12 Darlington Green 675 375 125 125 1300 N13 Westvale 900 425 500 75 1900 N14 Waverly 1075 275 50 75 1475 N15 Port Darlington 275 500 425 25 1225 TOTAL 11 129001 5325 1 34751 1800 1 23500 Newcastle Village N1 Village Centre 0 100 50 75 225 N2 Graham 1075 100 0 100 1275 N3 Foster 1575 300 0 125 2000 N4 Port of Newcastle 500 325 250 0 1075 N5 North Village 1050 250 0 50 1350 N6 Wilmot 960 0 0 01 960 TOTAL 5160 1 1075 300 3501 6885 * Potential housing units for Farewell Heights Neighbourhood subject to the provisions of Special Policy Area No. 5 (see Section 17.6) 2. The existing heading of Section 10 is hereby amended as follows: Town, Village And Neighbourhood Centres, Corridors And Commercial Uses. 3. By including a new policy under Section 10.1 as follows: "10.1.5 To develop Corridors that will strengthen the connections between Town or Village Centres, while maintaining the character and function of Town or Village Centres and adjacent established neighbourhoods." 4. By including a new policy under Section 10.2 as follows: "10.2.7 To encourage the development of identified Corridors through residential intensification, mixed -use development and the promotion of transit supportive development." 5. The existing Section 10.3.1 is amended hereby as follows: "10.3.1 Town and Village Centres, Neighbourhood Centres, Highway Commercial Districts, the (961FtiGo West Sh_ epp!Rg DS+r�t, Corridors and the Port of Newcastle Harbourfront Centre are shown on Map A, with population allocations indicated on Map € H1; 6. The existing Section 10.3.2 is amended hereby as follows: 10.3.2 No new Town or Village Centre, Highway Commercial District or Corridor or expansion to any of these Centres, e-F Districts or Corridors shall be permitted unless approved as part of the comprehensive review of the Official Plan. It is the Municipality's policy to seek additional development and intensification of the Bowmanville East and West Town Centres and the Courtice Main Street prior to consideration of the expansion of existing Centres or Districts or designating new Centres or Districts. Notwithstanding the above, new Neighbourhood Centres may be designated through a neighbourhood planning process." 7. Existing Section 10.5 is amended as follows: 10.5.1 Corridors form the main linkages between Town or Villages Centres. New and redevelopments within identified Corridors shall fulfill the policy objectives for'intensification, mixed -use development and pedestrian and transit supportive development. 10.5.2 Densitv and built form within Corridors will be balanced with local character and scale to create a compatible and attractive built form and functional places with, a distinctive community image. 10.5.3 The development or redevelopment of Corridors will acknowledge the protection and enhancement of key natural heritage features and sensitively integrate them with new development, streetscaping and signage. 10.5.4 Corridors will be developed or redeveloped to accommodate a range of higher density residential uses, complemented by compatible retail, service and institutional uses. 10.5.5 Corridors will be designed to accommodate public transit and a range of alternative transportation modes, having the pedestrian as a first priority. 10.5.6 The Courtice Main Street area is a Corridor and shall be developed or redeveloped in accordance with the policies contained in the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan." OWN im .� O.. . . ...• .. ■ .r . .. . .. .. .1, 0. . . .. . . .. r . .. . .. . 1: All I MUM r I .... .. ■ . .. .. - ...... a .. .... .. . r .. ... .. . .. L . .. . ,., .. ..... . r .. .. . . .. . r 1 .... .. ■ . ... .. �. .. ..... . .... . . . . .. . .. I 8. Existing Section 16.8 (Special. Policy Area F) is amended as follows: 16.8 SPECIAL POLICY AREA F £.. F-IM WAAMMM - - - -- . - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - MIM ".293 . r -- - - -- - - - - -- - -- --- - •- - - -- .. -TA WON _ -- - -- I f V.r= .. -- -• - -- - -... -- -- •• -- -- -- 9. Existing Section 17.2 (Special Study Area No. 1) is amended as follows: 17.2 SPECIAL. STMY AREA • 17.2.1 The boundary of the Courtice Town Centre Special Study Area is delineated on Map A. These lands have been designated Special Study Area because they have been identified in background studies as having environmentally sensitive features. The precise 'limits of the lands to be designated Environmental Protection and Town Centre Commercial will be determined through further environmental studies and through existing and future planning applications. - - - -- . - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - . r -- - - -- - - - - -- - -- --- - •- - - -- .. -TA WON _ E_ I 9__� ei -- - IN -- 10. Existing Map A2, Land Use, Courtice Urban Area is amended, as depicted on Exhibit 'A' to this Amendment. 11. Existing Map H1, Neighbourhood Planning Units, Courtice Urban Area, is amended as depicted on Exhibit 'B' to this Amendment. 12. Existing Part VI, Section 3 "General Policies for Secondary Plans" is hereby amended as follows: '3. Secondary Plans have been prepared for the following areas: a) Bowmanville East Town Centre; b) Bowmanville West Town Centre; c) Courtice Main Street, West SheppiRg Diet' d) Newcastle Village Main Central Area; e) Port Darlington Neighbourhood; f) South -West Courtice; g) Clarington Energy Business Park; h) Brookhill Neighbourhood; and i) Clarington Technology Business Park." 13. Existing Part VI Secondary Plans is amended by deleting the ' Courtice West Shopping District Secondary Plan'. in its entirety. 14. Existing Part VI Secondary Plans is amended by adding a new Secondary Plan to Part VI as follows: - .. I F.TAM.1 -• - - - 10. Existing Map A2, Land Use, Courtice Urban Area is amended, as depicted on Exhibit 'A' to this Amendment. 11. Existing Map H1, Neighbourhood Planning Units, Courtice Urban Area, is amended as depicted on Exhibit 'B' to this Amendment. 12. Existing Part VI, Section 3 "General Policies for Secondary Plans" is hereby amended as follows: '3. Secondary Plans have been prepared for the following areas: a) Bowmanville East Town Centre; b) Bowmanville West Town Centre; c) Courtice Main Street, West SheppiRg Diet' d) Newcastle Village Main Central Area; e) Port Darlington Neighbourhood; f) South -West Courtice; g) Clarington Energy Business Park; h) Brookhill Neighbourhood; and i) Clarington Technology Business Park." 13. Existing Part VI Secondary Plans is amended by deleting the ' Courtice West Shopping District Secondary Plan'. in its entirety. 14. Existing Part VI Secondary Plans is amended by adding a new Secondary Plan to Part VI as follows: r, Exhibit "A ", Amendment No. 89 To The Municipality Of Claringt ®n Official Plan, Map A2, Land Use, C®urtice Urban Area '. J• SPECI • SPECIAL .J • sECIAl •� AREAs •� ® e v URBAN BOUNDARY s Y 6 i� ® FUTURE Add "Corridor "designation Add "Secanda Planning Area" IOAREA ry PROTECTION AREA URBAN RESIDENTIAL Deleto "Special Policy Area F" Delete "Urban Residenllal "deslgnallon '1 O URBAN RESIDENTIAL HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL Delete "Urban Reslcy "deslgnallon GREEMVAY MEDIUM DENSITY O •.11•.•• .......... •• . _ _ RESIDENTIAL �— HIGH DENSITY M ® DISTRICT PARK - O RESIDENTIAL ® Amend "Special Study Area" boundary PARK - 1 -TOWN CENTRE PRESTIGE Add "Corridor" deslgnallon CORRIDOR SEPARATE 1 Delete "High Density " symbol iPUBLIC rA NEIGHBOURHOOD Delete "Courtice West Shopping District" designation M BUSINESS PARK I i� CENTRE Add "Corridor "designation Add "Secanda Planning Area" IOAREA ry PROTECTION AREA 1�1 Deleto "Special Policy Area F" Delete "Urban Residenllal "deslgnallon 1 icy e a F" WATERFRONT Delete °Speclal PolAr Arl HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL Delete "Urban Reslcy "deslgnallon GREEMVAY 11 Add "Corridor "and "Town Centre'deslgnatlons COMMUNITY PARK Add "Town Centro" designation OO ® DISTRICT PARK Delete "Urban Residenllal" deslgnaUon "Town Centre" designation boundary NEIGHBOURHOOD ® Amend "Special Study Area" boundary PARK I PUBLIC PRESTIGE Add "Corridor" deslgnallon SEPARATE EMPLOYMENT AREA Delete "High Density " symbol iPUBLIC sH ROgD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL aSEPARATE ht M ® LIGHT INDUSTRIALAREA PLANNING AREA I" { ..••....r SPECIAL POLICY AREA Delete "Speclal Policy Area E" N ••••••••••• SPECIAL STUDY AREA GENERAL 410 GO STATION o "I ac xo rso r.om rasa.. 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Exhibit "B", Amendment No. 89 To The Municipality Of Clarington Officia Plan, Map H1, Neighbourhood Planning Units, Courtice Urban Area A Change Population BAYVIEW From "(3940)" To "(4000)" (4500) MAP H1 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING UNITS COURTICE URBAN AREA OFFICIAL PLAN MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON dANUARY21, 2013 0 270 540 1,080 1,620 2,160 Metres LAKE ONTARIO 1 1 I I 8 ®51 z �,� , a= � ; r - �° p2»;2;+* ; ; ©? #« -LC ff2 :C2 #?# «22 ; +[ « ; + «fz2« January 2 2013 L-Imm Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan 1 The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan area occupies approximately 81 hectares and is located along Durham Highway 2 within Courtice, and extends approximately 4 kilometres from Townline Road in the west to Courtice Road in the east. Courtice Main Street is classified as a Regional Corridor in the Durham Regional Official Plan'and is intended for mixed -use transit oriented development. A Regional Centre is identified at the intersection of Trulls Road and Durham Highway 2. This Secondary Plan provides a long -term land use and design vision for the Courtice Main Street. The aspiration is to create a dense, mixed use, transit supportive and pedestrian friendly environment while preserving what is deemed valuable in terms of natural heritage, built form and community character. However, it is also recognized that this is a long -term vision: Accordingly, it is important that the Plan provides policy guidance to allow for gradual change. The goals of the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan are as, follows: a) To provide a policy framework which allows for the transition of the Courtice Main Street into a mixed use, transit supportive and pedestrian friendly place; b) To create a Town Centre for Courtice to implement community aspirations for growth and development; C) To minimize the impacts of development on the natural environment; d) To ensure buildings are designed with high urban design standards which will contribute to a positive image of the Courtice Main Street; and, e) To encourage sustainable development within the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan area that is consistent with the programs which reduce energy consumption, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and promote waste reduction. Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 1 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street The objectives of the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan are as follows: a) To achieve an increase in the overall long -term residential density in keeping with the intensification targets in the Durham Regional Official Plan; b) To facilitate the provision of approximately 2000 residential units over the long term; C) To attract economic investment; d) To provide for the development of a bus rapid transit system along the Courtice Main Street within the next 20 years; e) To facilitate the redevelopment of the Courtice Main Street over the next 20 years into a compact mixed use area; f) To encourage sustainable practices in development or redevelopment; g) To encourage new buildings to be LEEDO certified or equivalent to demonstrate excellence in environmental and energy conservation measures from preconstruction to operation; and, h) To protect significant natural heritage and hydrological features and strengthen their function and inter - relationship through conservation and environmental stewardship. 5.1 General Land Use Policies 5.1.1 The limits and land use designations for the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan area are shown on Schedule A of the Secondary Plan. The designations establish the general pattern for future development in the Secondary Plan area. 5.1.2 Large auto oriented uses such as existing motor vehicle sales establishments are encouraged to redevelop over time in a manner that achieves the vision of the Courtice Main Street or to relocate to designated Highway Commercial districts within the Municipality. 5.1.3 The transformation of the Courtice Main Street will include the demolition of existing single detached dwelling units and redevelopment over time in a manner that achieves the vision of the Courtice Main Street. 5.1.4 In the consideration of development applications, the Municipality shall determine how proposals contribute towards the achievement of the following long term density targets as established in the Durham Regional Official Plan: Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 2 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street a) A minimum of 75 residential units per gross hectare within the Town Centre; and b) A minimum of 60 residential units per gross hectare on other lands within the Secondary Plan area that are designated for higher density residential purposes. The Municipality may request a proponent to submit a phasing plan to demonstrate how the property can be developed over time to meet the density targets. 5.1.5 The minimum height for all new buildings in the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan Area shall be 2 storeys. 5.1.6 Publicly owned community facilities, such as a community centre and a library, should be located within the Town Centre Commercial designation, to reinforce the area's role. 5.1.7 All new development shall be required to consider potential impacts on adjacent land uses. The Municipality may require studies and measures to mitigate environmental, shade, light, noise or traffic impacts, to ensure compatible land use development. 5.2 Commercial 5.2.1 The Commercial Area is the western gateway into Courtice and currently includes conventional strip plazas and fuel bars. Over the long term this area will redevelop into a more compact built form by incorporating office uses as well as high density residential uses. 5.2.2 The permitted uses are: a) Retail, service and office uses; b) High density residential uses such as mid and high rise apartments, either in a single use building or part of a mixed -use building; and C) Limited community facilities including social, recreational, educational and cultural facilities. 5.2.3 Development within the Commercial Area shall be subject to the following: a) The maximum height for buildings in the Commercial area shall be 8 stories. b) Notwithstanding Section 5.1.5, the minimum height of buildings on the north -east and south -east corners of Durham Highway 2 and Townline Road shall be 4 stories. 5.3 Commercial Mixed -Use 5.3.1 This designation recognizes the existing small retail, office and service oriented businesses. anchored by small -scale commercial plazas. This area will redevelop over time by introducing more intensive retail and service uses at grade with residential uses generally on upper floors. Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 3 mom Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street 5.3.2 The permitted uses are: a) Retail, service, office and residential uses within a mixed use building; and b) Limited community facilities including social, educational and cultural facilities within a mixed -use building. 5.3.3 Development within the Commercial Mixed -Use Area shall be subject to the following: a) Retail and service uses should generally be. of a convenience nature and shall include retail or service uses, which by nature of their size or function are compatible with residential uses or a mixed -use format; b) Non- residential uses within a mixed -use building shall not exceed 50% of the total floor area of the building; C) The maximum height for buildings is 4 storeys; and d) New development will occur on consolidated lots and adhere to street -front oriented design principles. 5.3.4 Notwithstanding Sections 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, the existing office, retail and service uses within this designation in existence at the time of adoption of this Secondary Plan may continue to be used for such purposes, subject to the following: a) No expansion of the existing floor space is permitted; b) Driveway entrances will be consolidated in conformity with arterial road policies of the Official Plan with appropriate easements provided; C) Parking will generally be located in the rear and the landscaped yard will be maintained in the front yard; d) If parking is located in the front yard, appropriate landscaping features will be incorporated to soften the visual impact of the parking areas; e) Urban design policies and guidelines of both this Secondary Plan and the Official Plan; and f) That a site plan agreement be entered into with the Municipality within 1 year of the date of adoption of this Secondary Plan implementing the above criteria. 5.3.5 Notwithstanding Section 5.3.2, the property located at 1540 Durham Highway 2 may be used for retail, service, office and residential purposes either in a mixed -use building or in a single use building. 5.4 Residential 5.4.1 The section of the Courtice Main Street containing single detached dwellings presents a unique opportunity to assemble multiple properties to develop Medium and Low Rise High Density Residential uses with complementary service and retail uses, while the lands on the west side of the Farewell Creek, south of Durham Highway 2 lend themselves to be Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 - Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 4 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street developed into a Mid -Rise High Density Residential node based on past approvals for apartment buildings. The Medium Density Residential designation has been accorded those properties that have a relatively shallow lot depth and are located adjacent to low density residential uses. The Low Rise High Density Residential designation has been accorded to the residential lands east of the Farewell Creek lands, these properties have a deeper lot depth where residential buildings with greater mass and height can be accommodated. The Mid - Rise High Density Residential designation has been accorded the remaining residential lands west of the Farewell Creek. 5.4.2 The permitted uses are: a) Residential dwellings which conform to the minimum height and the permitted dwelling type of each Residential Area .designation; b) Home occupation uses which are compatible with the surrounding uses and appropriate within a building containing multiple dwellings; C) Retail, service and office uses, on the ground floor of a mixed -use building and which are compatible with residential uses or a mixed - use format; d) Limited community facilities including social, educational'and cultural facilities on the ground floor of a mixed -use building; and e) Park and open space uses. 5.4.3 A range of-housing types, tenure and unit sizes is encouraged within the Residential designations. 5.4.4 Flexible space designs such as live /work units are encouraged in the Medium Density Residential Areas. 5.4.5 Medium Density Residential a) The maximum height of any building shall be 4 storeys. b) Permitted dwelling types shall include townhouses, stacked townhouses, low rise apartment buildings, and dwelling units as part of a mixed -use building; and, C) Retail uses will generally not exceed 20% of the total ground floor area of a building, except in live /work dwelling types. 5.4.6 Low Rise High Density Residential a) Notwithstanding Section 5.1.5; the height of any new building shall be a minimum of 3 storeys and a maximum of 6 storeys. b) Permitted dwelling types shall include townhouses, stacked townhouses, low rise apartment buildings, and dwelling units as part of a mixed -use building; and C) Retail uses will generally not exceed 20% of the total ground floor area of a building, except in live /work dwelling types. d) Notwithstanding section 5.4.2 the motor vehicle sales establishment on the lands located on the south -west corner of Courtice Road and Durham Highway 2 will be recognized through a site - specific zoning in the implementing Zoning By-law and may continue to operate Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 5 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street until such time as alternative land uses are proposed for development. There shall be no expansion to the land area occupied by the motor vehicle sales establishment. 5.4.7 Mid -Rise High Density Residential a) Notwithstanding Section 5.1.5, the height of any building shall be a minimum of 6 storeys and a maximum of 10 storeys; 5.5 Town Centre 5.5.1 The Town Centre area is the primary focus for retail and service use development and the focal point of culture and civic gathering in Courtice that will benefit from high visibility from Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road. 5.5.2 It is the Municipality's intent to develop public facilities like the Central Square and a branch of the public library in the Town Centre. The objective of this policy is to ensure that these facilities act as catalysts for the development of the Town Centre concept. The preferred location of a Central Square is shown on Map A Land Use of this Secondary Plan. However, the exact location of the Central Square and any public facilities shall be determined through the preparation of an Urban Design Report and a Phasing Plan described in Section 5.5.4 of this Plan. The Municipality would consider innovative urban design and public private partnerships for the development of these public facilities. 5.5.3 The Central Square is a public plaza and /or commons intended as a focal point for community events, passive recreation, social gatherings, public art and exhibitions within the Town Centre area. Its exact location and size shall be determined through the Urban Design Report and a Phasing Plan described in Section 5.5.4 of this Plan. 5.5.4 Applications for development on lands within the Town Centre Commercial Area and bounded by Durham Highway2, Trulls Road, Sandringham Drive and Richard Gay Avenue shall include an Urban Design Report and a Phasing Plan, demonstrating how the Town Centre Commercial area, including the Central Square, is to be developed over time. This Urban Design Report and Phasing Plan will be prepared by the Municipality in co- operation with the property owners, the Region of Durham and the respective agencies. 5.5.5 An Environmental Impact Study and a Hydrogeological Study must be prepared for the Town Centre as part of the Urban Design Report and the Phasing Plan referenced in Section 5.5.4. (a) The Environmental Impact Study and Hydrogeological Study shall be prepared in keeping with the guiding principles in the Natural Heritage Assessment, 2012 and the relevant watershed plan. 5.5.6 Town Centre Commercial a) The permitted uses are: Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 6 .. Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street i. Retail, service and office uses appropriate in scale and function for the Town Centre; ii. Community facilities such as community centres and libraries, either stand alone or part of a mixed use building; and iii. Residential uses, either in a single use building or part of a mixed -use building. b) The maximum height for buildings in the Town Centre Commercial area shall be 6 stories. 5.5.7 Community Facility a) The permitted uses include but are not limited to: i. Municipal facilities including library, fire, and police stations; ii. Public recreation facilities, parks and squares; iii. Public or private schools; and iv. Places of worship or assembly halls. 5.6 Environmental Protection Area 5.6.1 Environmental Protection Areas identified on Map A to this Secondary Plan include significant valleylands, woodlands and wetlands. Lands designated Environmental Protection Area shall be subject to the policies of the Official Plan. 5.6.2 No development or site alteration shall be permitted on lands designated Environmental Protection except environmental preservation and restoration, limited passive recreation, and uses related to erosion control and stormwater management if it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative environmental impact of the stormwater management facilities and that there are no reasonable alternative locations for stormwater management facilities outside of the Environmental Protection Areas. 5.6.3 Any resulting changes to the boundaries of the Environmental Protection Area designation resulting from the recommendations of an EIS shall not require an amendment to the Official Plan or this Secondary Plan. 5.7 Special Study Area 5.7.1 These lands have been designated Special Study Area because they have been identified in background studies as having environmentally sensitive features. The precise limits of the lands to be designated Environmental Protection and Town Centre Commercial will be determined through further environmental studies and through existing and future planning applications. Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 7 WM Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street ® NATURAL HERITAGE AND HYDROGEOLOGICALLY 6.1 The protection of hydrogeologically sensitive features is necessary to support the long term health of the watersheds. 6.2 Prior to any development within a High Volume Recharge Area (HVRA), a Hydrogeological Report shall be completed satisfactory to the Municipality and the Conservation Authority to demonstrate that the proposed development or site alteration will have no adverse effects on groundwater quantity or quality or on natural heritage functions and hydrological features that rely on groundwater. 6.3 Prior to development within 120 meters of a HVRA, the requirement to prepare a Hydrogeological Report will be determined during Pre - consultation and in consultation with the Conservation Authority. 6.4 An Environmental Impact Study (EIS) shall be undertaken for all development proposals within 120 metres of a natural heritage feature in accordance with.Official Plan policies. 1 7.0 URBAN DESIGN 7.1 Objectives 7.1.1 The urban design policies of this Secondary Plan are intended to: a) Create compatible and attractive built form that accommodates the long term planning goals for intensification and reflects local community aspirations for growth; b) Develop a street oriented built form along the Courtice Main Street that meets the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users as well as automobiles; C) Preserve and enhance the view and connectivity to the natural heritage features; d) Facilitate the development of an attractive streetscape along the Courtice Main Street; and e) Create gateways at strategic locations. 7.2 Policies 7.2.1 The urban design policies relating to the Secondary Plan are organized into four Precincts, which are shown on Map B to the Secondary Plan. New development shall be consistent with the following: a) Precinct specific urban design policies; b) The urban design policies contained in the Official Plan; and C) The intent of the urban design guidelines contained within Appendix A of this Plan Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 8 --1 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street 7.2.2 The West Gateway Precinct: a) The greatest massing of new buildings will be along Durham Highway 2 in support of transit oriented development and to better define the street edge; b) Buildings located at the intersection of Townline Road and Durham Highway 2 will have massing, height and architectural detailing to accentuate the western gateway into Courtice; c) Height limits shall be set below an angular plane, typically 45 degrees, to minimize the overlook of buildings over established low density areas with the angular plane measured from the proposed building to buildings located on adjacent lots at the rear or side of new buildings: as appropriate; d) The expanse of surface parking will be replaced by underground and structured parking; e) Residential Areas will be developed with buildings designed and oriented to maximize views into the adjacent valley; and f) New development will be designed to mitigate the impact with established low density residential uses adjacent to this precinct. 7.2.3 The Black Creek Precinct: a) Existing single storey retail and service use buildings will be encouraged to redevelop into multi- storey mixed -use buildings; b) The redevelopment new buildings on the north and south sides of Durham Highway 2 will have the greatest density, height and massing of new buildings to be along Durham Highway 2; c) Views to Black Creek will be incorporated in site and building design; d) All new development adjacent to the Black Creek valley will dedicato such lands as necessary for environmental protection purposes and to provide for a recreational trail; e) Design will be introduced which ensures compatibility with adjacent established residential uses, providing for an appropriate transition in terms of height, density and massing of buildings; and f) Buildings will be encouraged to locate at the street edge in support of public transit and a safer and more effective pedestrian environment. 7.2.4 The Town Centre Precinct: a) Uses within the Town Centre will be integrated through an interconnected street pattern and walkable blocks while maintaining visual connectivity to the natural heritage features in the precinct; b) The greatest density, height and massing of buildings will be along Durham Highway 2. Buildings are to be located at the corner of Trulls'Road and Durham Highway 2 and will have massing, height and architectural detailing to accentuate this intersection as a gateway and to create a sense of "arrival "; C) A central square, as defined in Section 5.5.3 of this Plan shall provide a focal area in the Town Centre and a place for community gatherings and events; Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 9 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street d) The Central Square shall contain landscape architectural design elements that provide structure, identity and visual connectivity within and to surrounding land uses. The street pattern and buildings around this square will be designed and located to provide safe pedestrian access and views into the square; and e) The permitted land uses shall complement the function of the Central Square and will be designed to provide pedestrian connection to and views of the Central Square. 7.2.5 , East Gateway Precinct: a) The area between the Town Centre Precinct and the eastern end of the Secondary Plan area is temporarily anchored by an auto -sales use and single detached dwellings, but will be redeveloped over time into a mixed -use precinct with high density residential uses occupying the east end of this precinct and medium density residential uses filling up the western parts of the precinct with limited service, retail and community uses at grade; b) Buildings located at the intersection of Courtice Road and Durham Highway•2 will have massing, height and architectural detailing,to accentuate the eastern gateway into Courtice; C) Design will be introduced which ensures compatibility with adjacent established residential uses, providing for an appropriate transition in terms of height, density and massing of buildings; and d) Buildings will be encouraged to locate at the street edge in support of public transit and a safer and more effective pedestrian environment. 7.2.6 Prominent Intersections a) The prominent intersections shown on Map A are considered to have significance and shall be designed in accordance with Section 5A.4.6 of the Official Plan. 7.2.7 Streetscaping a) An attractive streetscape shall be created throughout the Secondary Plan area by including the following key streetscape elements: gateways, greenway features, pedestrian nodes, bike facilities, sidewalks, street trees and planting boulevards, lighting and street furniture, signage and at appropriate locations specialty paving; b) A detailed Streetscape Master Plan and implementation strategy will be developed by the Municipality and the Region using the Urban Design guidelines contained in Appendix A to this Secondary Plan as a guide. 7.2.8 Cultural Heritage resources listed by the Municipality,in its inventory will be assessed and evaluated with every development or re- development proposal, in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan. Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 10 a) Environmental Protection Areas; b) Central Square; and c) Greenway Feature. 8.2 The Central Square shall be a focal point in the Town Centre Commercial area and shall be developed in accordance with the policies in Section 5.5.3 of this Plan. The Central Square is to be accepted as part of the parkland dedication required under the Planning Act. 8.3 Greenway Features are small scale open spaces that could be linkages within the open space system, providing entrances /identity features to the community or trailheads. 8.4 Both future and existing trails are shown on Schedule A to this Plan. A Trail Plan will be developed by using the guidelines for trails and paths as contained in the Urban Design Guidelines contained in Appendix A to this Secondary Plan. 9.1 Objectives 9.1.1 The transportation objectives are: a) To transform Durham Highway 2 from a "highway" environment to an urban arterial corridor providing for multiple modes of transportation with greater emphasis on the "pedestrian environment "; b) To improve and expand the road network to provide improved ,access throughout the Secondary Plan area and connectivity to adjacent areas; and a framework for subsequent development or redevelopment of the lands in accordance with this Plan; C) To provide for future higher order transit; d) Maximize the efficiency of parking facilities by promoting shared parking; and e) Improve the public realm and make the Corridor more transit supportive through high quality streetscaping. 9.2 Policies 9.2.1 The transportation network serving the Secondary Plan area is shown on Schedule A to this Plan. Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road are designated arterial roads in the Official Plan. These roads are complemented by a system of local streets and an internal private laneway system. Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 11 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street 9.2.2 The right -of -way width for Durham Highway 2 is planned to be 36 metres. The Municipality encourages the Region to design the right of way in a' manner which supports the objectives and policies of this Plan. " 9.2.3 The redesign and redevelopment of the right -of -way for Durham Highway 2 will be co- ordinated with the Streetscape Master Plan where practical and may include the following: a) The introduction of raised medians to regulate turning movements at busy commercial sites; b) The introduction of a multi -use path for bicycles and pedestrians; and C) The construction of a bus rapid transit lane. 9.2.4 The alignments of the proposed new local streets, collector roads and internal laneways are intended to be conceptual (except where the right -of- ways are already established). Detailed alignments and location of local streets and private laneways shall be determined through further engineering studies and through the development approval process. 9.2.5 The "Private Streets" within the Town Centre Commercial area shown on Schedule A of this Plan shall be subject to the following: a) Private streets will be designed to municipal standards suitable for transfer to and assumption by the Municipality as public streets at some future date if deemed necessary by the Municipality; b) No buildings or parking spaces shall encroach into the private street right -of -way; and C) The developer shall provide for the future transfer of the right -of- way to the Municipality at the Municipality's discretion. 9.2.6 An integrated system of "Private Lanes" shall be provided to permit movement of passenger vehicles between adjoining properties and to access signalized intersections. The integrated laneway system shall have a minimum of width of 7 metres and be implemented by means of registered easement in favour of the abutting property owners. It is not the intention of this Plan that such laneways be assumed by the Municipality. 9.2.7 Entranceways to commercial uses from arterial roads shall be limited to 80 meter intervals. Development or redevelopment will seek the consolidation of access points and common traffic circulation in accordance with the provisions of this Plan. 9.2.8 When undertaking environmental assessments for road or other servicing upgrades, the Municipality encourages the Region to consider the streetscape policies in Section 7.2.7 of this Plan. 9.2.9 Existing and future transit services within the Courtice Main Street shall be supported by transit oriented development that has regard for the following Transit Oriented Development design objectives: a) Enhancing mobility options; b) Enhancing the public realm; Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 12 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street C) Integrating transit - supportive land uses; d) Creating an inspiring urban built form; e) Managing parking; and f) Ensuring transit station design contributes to place making. 9.2.10 The Municipality encourages transit providers to locate transit stops at key destinations along the Courtice Main Street. The Municipality encourages the upgrading of existing transit stops along the Courtice Main Street in an effort to improve comfort and safety. Transit waiting areas that are incorporated into buildings must be located adjacent to transit stops. 9.2.11 Transit, cycling and walking shall be promoted as the preferred modes of transportation along the Courtice Main Street. The implementing Zoning By -Law may require the provision of secure bicycle parking facilities in a conspicuous location, long -term bike parking areas within buildings, and on -site shower facilities for employees who bike to work. The Municipality may allow for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces where bicycle parking facilities are provided. 9.2.12 Shared on -site parking areas for two or more uses may be permitted where; a) The maximum demand of such parking areas by the individual uses occurs at different periods of the day; and b) The maximum demand of such parking areas is substantiated by a parking study approved by the Municipality. 9.2.13 The Municipality recognizes the role of Travel Demand Management (TDM) in promoting a more efficient use of existing transportation infrastructure, making automobile use more sustainable, and promoting increased transit use. The Municipality will work to introduce new TDM initiatives to reduce car dependency and peak period congestion. 10. IMPLEMENTATION 10.1 General 10.1.1 The policies of this Plan shall be considered when making decisions related to development of the lands within the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan Area. The policies of this Plan shall be implemented'by exercising the powers conferred upon the Municipality by the Planning Act, the Municipal Act and any other applicable statues, and in accordance with the applicable policies of the Official Plan. 10.1.2 The Municipality will monitor the policies of this Plan as part of the five year Official Plan review and propose updates as deemed necessary. 10.1.3 The Municipality encourages innovative measures to help reduce the impacts of urban run -off and maintain base ground water flow. Such measures may include bio- swales, permeable pavers, rain barrels and green roofs. Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 13 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street 10.1.4 The Municipality will work with the Region of Durham to ensure, that appropriate servicing capacity is provided for the Secondary Plan area, allowing the Municipality to meet the Region's density targets for Centres and Corridors. 10.1.5 The Municipality will encourage the Region of Durham to provide full municipal services to the Courtice Main Street within the next 10 years following the adoption of this Plan. 10.2 Additional Municipal Implementation Tools 10.2.1 In order to support the implementation of this Secondary Plan, the Municipality of Clarington will consider the development of the following implementation items: a) Community Improvement Plan: A Community Improvement Plan for the Courtice Main Street area may be prepared to facilitate the implementation of this Plan in particular for redevelopment for greater intensity land uses and improving community character and identity. b) Streetscape Master Plan: A Streetscape Master Plan for the Courtice Main Street area shall provide a detailed design for the non - travel portion of Highway 2 right -of -way, in accordance with policy 7.2.7 b) of this Secondary Plan. 10.2.2 Consolidated Plans and Studies a) Where multiple properties are proposed to be developed, the Municipality will consider the potential for consolidated supporting plans and studies to assist with the development review process. b) The preparation of the Urban Design Report and the Phasing Plan that is to be prepared for the Town Centre Commercial Area must incorporate the recommendations of the EIS as well as any other studies required as part of a complete application. 1911, 4 11.1 General Interpretation Policies 11.1.1 The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan has been prepared to align with the Policies of the Official Plan. The Policies of this Secondary Plan, along with Schedules and Appendices shall be read and interpreted in conjunction with the Policies of the Official Plan, 11.1.2 In the event of a conflict between the Official.Plan and this Secondary Plan, the Policies of the Secondary Plan shall prevail. 11.1.3 The boundaries shown on Schedule A to this Plan are approximate, except where they meet with existing roads, river valleys or other clearly defined physical features. Where the general intent of this Secondary Plan is Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 14 Secondary Plans Courtice Main Street maintained to the satisfaction of the Municipality, minor boundary adjustments will not require an amendment to this Secondary Plan. 11.1,.4 Where examples of permitted uses are listed under any specific land use designation, they are intended to provide examples of possible uses. Other similar uses may be permitted provided they conform to the intent and all applicable provisions of this Secondary Plan. 11.2 Definitions Mixed -Use Building: means a building used partly for residential use and partly for non- residential use. Shared Parking: means parking shared among different buildings and facilities on the same property or a group of properties in an area to take advantage of different peak periods. Municipality of Clarington January 21, 2013 Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan — Page 15 8 -6% LOW TV COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN 1.0 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 1.1 Urban Design Objectives and Principles The background review and community consultation parts of the Courtice Main Street Study resulted in the definition of a Community Vision and high level development principles. This Vision and the principles, in turn, formed the basis for creating an urban design framework for the Study Area and subsequently. the Secondary Plan. The built form, gateway and streetscaping strategy of the Secondary Plan arises from a set of guiding objectives and underlying urban design principles that flow directly from urban design policies in the Official Plan, current Provincial and Regional planning policy objectives, and the community's desire for a more urban, attractive, diverse and commercially viable community along Durham Highway 2. Urban Design objectives Create compatible and attractive built form that -balances long term planning goals for intensification with the evolution of an attractive Courtice community to reflect and enhance its local image. Encourage built form that reinforces the street edge and creates an attractive image along Durham Highway 2. Promote built form that supports existing local businesses and is compatible with adjacent residential development. Reinforce the strong presence of the Farewell Creek and Black Creek valleys along Durham Highway 2 to inspire a new image for Courtice as "Clarington's Green Link ". JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.1: Attractive built form reinforces street edge Figure 1.2: Landscaping to create Figure 1.3: Retail environment with pedestrian friendly environment pedestrian friendly street edge COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN 1.1.2 Urban Design Principles • Define distinct precincts with built form and streetscaping that identifies these areas and links them together. • Use built form and landscaping to emphasize intersections, to create a more pedestrian friendly environment, slow traffic and create a sense of arrival to identify Courtice while travelling along Durham Highway 2. • Encourage the redevelopment of sites to achieve a high quality of built form and landscape treatment to create a pedestrian supportive, attractive and more urban street edge. • Define built form relationships to ensure that new development does not negatively impact existing stable neighbourhoods. • Initiate Municipal streetscape improvement to promote property improvement and instil a new image or identity along the Main Street. • Promote streetscape improvements that will be supportive of future plans for transit, walking and cycling. 1.2 Purpose and Structure of the Guidelines 1.2.1 Intent The guidelines will reflect the Municipality's intention to create a more distinctive Courtice community along Durham Highway 2. The guidelines are intended to be read in conjunction with the Secondary Plan and urban design policies in the Official Plan, and complement and augment the Secondary Plan urban design Page 2 JANUARY 212013 policies. The guidelines illustrate approaches to redevelopment, new building and landscaping to fulfill the Municipality's objectives and to implement the urban design principles. In addition to the Secondary Plan, the guidelines are to be used in combination with other site specific requirements and will be used by Municipal staff to review development applications on a site by site basis. 1.2.2 Structure of the Guidelines The guidelines are presented in three categories: Site Planning and Built Form: provide guidance on the orientation and configuration of buildings, parking and other site components, and specific guidelines on height, massing and fagade articulation for the three primary land uses of the Secondary Plan: • Commercial • Residential • Town Centre Commercial Open Space, Natural Heritage and. Trails: provide general guidelines on the treatment for parks, development adjacent to or near the creek valleys and integration of trails and pathways. Streetscaping and Gateways: provide guidelines and diagrams to describe landscaping and the relationship of building edges to the ultimate future right -of -way (ROW) of 36 metres along Durham Highway 2. The site planning guidelines can be applied to all three of the primary land uses in the Secondary Plan noted above. The subsequent built form guidelines will describe the treatment of 00 COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN v height and relationships to existing areas and building articulation, specific to the uses and related building types. The site planning guidelines will reinforce the urban design policies of the Official Plan, as well as the Regional Official Plan for the Centres and Corridors designations. They will promote street - related, denser, pedestrian and transit supportive compact built form. 1.3 Site Planning and Built Form Guidelines Sustainable design principles are encouraged in all facets of project development including site design, building design, development of energy efficient building systems, and material selection. 1.3.1 Site Planning Guidelines The site planning guidelines are described under the following headings: • General Site Planning • Pedestrian Areas • Parking • Service and Loading • Signage General Site Planning Guidelines • Buildings shall be located at or near the street edge. A minimum .front setback of 3.5 metres from the proposed future 36 metre right -of way (ROW) is recommended. This will facilitate wider sidewalks, private landscaping and /or Page 3 JANUARY 212013 space for businesses to expand (seasonally) to the sidewalk edge. • The front building face and entrances shall be oriented to Durham Highway 2. • Buildings that are located at an intersection's corner shall be located at both street edges. If site conditions prevent the building meeting both frontages, then the primary building frontage shall be located at the Durham Highway 2 edge. Figure 1.4: Streetscape Improvements for transit, walking and cycling ♦ Where redevelopment occurs at an intersection, the orientation of the building and articulation of the ground floor and landscaping should' promote a generous paved /landscaped area at the corner. The intent of this is to provide for future transit stop waiting areas, benches, planters and sidewalk and intersection specialty paving. . COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN • Where properties abut existing lower density residential uses or natural heritage (creek valley) edges, increased setbacks, building height transitions and landscape buffers will be required. • Where Regional access requirements permit a driveway access to Durham Highway 2 from a redevelopment site, the preferred location for the driveway would be at the east or west property line to permit potential shared access for an adjacent development. • Where interim phases of development are proposed, proponents shall prepare and submit concepts for final development stages. Site planning and built form of interim development phases shall not preclude realisation of final concept plans. Pedestrian Areas • Sidewalk and entrance areas at the building's edge should receive the highest priority in terms of orientation and material treatment. • Secondary entrances at the sides and /or rear of buildings shall have direct and continuous walkways to the main sidewalk along Durham Highway 2. • Where the sidewalk crosses a driveway entrance, the paved area shall continue as a distinct and continuous route across the driveway. • Treatment of paved areas within the private realm that abut public realm pedestrian areas should create a smooth and compatible transition. • Doors and window projections shall not impede pedestrian movement. JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.5: Wide sidewalks with entrances at building edge 'sl €v W Page 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ . .......................................................................... ............................... 00 COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN JANUARY 212013 Parking • Site planning shall orient parking areas interior to the sites or at the rear. • Should structured parking be incorporated into a redevelopment, it may occur at the street edge, but shall have retail uses at grade and the structure shall be designed with high quality architectural finishes, to reduce views of parking levels. • Parking areas shall be adequately illuminated to ensure safety for pedestrians, but shall not cause light spill -over to adjacent uses. • Parking lots shall be designed with landscaped islands, planted with hardy species. • Parking lots shall incorporate pervious paving or other strategies to promote surface infiltration and reduce heat island build -up of asphalt areas. • The presence of parking areas and parking circulation at adjacent low- density residential areas shall be mitigated with a landscape buffer, to screen both noise and views. • Similarly, the presence of parking areas on adjacent local streets shall be treated with a 1.5 metre landscaped buffer, consisting of a combination of low bushes and higher decorative street trees, such that they mitigate the view of parking along the street edge. • Parking lots shall be designed as smaller parking "courts ", with a maximum of 60 spots per area. Page 5 Figure 1.6: Building corner or entrances facing street is Figure 1.7: Example of parking structure with retail at grade COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN Service and Loading and Garbage Areas • Vehicular access and building orientation shall ensure that loading, service and garbage areas are located to the side or rear of the building. • On- street loading from Durham Highway 2 is not permitted. All loading shall be from the building's side or rear access. • All garbage areas shall be within the building's enclosure. These areas shall not face a public street frontage. Storage of garbage in the public ROW at any time will not be permitted. • Outside storage will not be permitted. • Loading /service doors shall be located so they are not visible from any views from Durham Highway 2. In a case where this is not possible, the door shall be screened with a screen wall integrated with the building's design. • Loading spaces shall be designed to ensure that during loading, parked vehicles at loading /garbage areas do not impede pedestrian movement. Signage should be in keeping with the Municipality's Sign By- law, as amended from time to time, and with the Signage policies in the Official Plan. Once a detailed Streetscape Plan is prepared for the area, amendments to the Sign By -law may be required. The,following design principles for signage will be incorporated in the Streetscape Plan: LOCAL ROAD JANUARY 212013 �SO o'j��0����0 0 wl Figure 1.8: Typical Parking Condition Figure 1.9: Example of servicing and loading I COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN • Signage for retail and commercial uses shall be located at the ground floor level within a defined signage band or fascia. This band should not be greater than 1.5 metres in height. • Other building signage may be permitted at upper levels, where there is upper floor office /commercial .uses. This signage must be compatible with and complementary to the building's scale, material and overall design. • Wall- mounted cut -out letters are preferred to backlit signage boxes. • Accent lighting over signage is preferred to back -lit signage boxes. • Where multiple tenants exist, signage style and mounting should be coordinated. 1.3.2 Built Form Guidelines The proposed Land Use Plan consists of land use categories that are aimed primarily at mixed use building development that vary from buildings up to 2 storeys to buildings up to 8- storeys. The variation in height responds directly to the Secondary Plan and its response to the following factors: • street exposure • current land use and business activity • adjacency to the creek valleys • protection /enhancement of views • adjacency to existing, stable residential areas • proximity to future transit • location at high priority gateway or intersection /nodes Page 7 JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.10: Defined signage band Figure 1.11: Cut out letter signage COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN The designation of most of the lands along Durham Highway 2 is intended for Mixed Use building development and is based on the objective of creating a more active urban edge along the roadway, and as a means to encourage and support existing business activity, while allowing incremental redevelopment to include both limited commercial and residential uses. The fundamental principle of mixed use is to create a strong pedestrian environment, promote diversity of land uses and improve the convenience amenity in the community. Retail and service uses are encouraged as the predominant use on the ground floor of buildings, with office or residential uses on upper floors. Built form should be located at or near the street edge with street related retail and service activity supported by features such as wide sidewalks lined with street trees, other planting, bench seating areas, outdoor retail and attractive street lighting. Ground floor uses should be treated with large, attractive shop -front windows and _ recessed entrances, projecting elements such as canopies or bays and attractive signage. Parking should be at the side or rear of the development, with paved walkways from the parking area to the street - facing shop entrances. The recommended height limits of the Secondary Plan stem from the community's sentiment that Courtice's residential character and the strong presence of the creek valleys should be incorporated into new development. Responding to this, the rationale for the two building height limits. is described in the following subsections. Page 8 JANUARY 212013 Commercial Designation (West of Farewell Creek) • The highly commercial section of Courtice, between Townline Road and Farewell Creek is envisioned with the potential to redevelop at a higher intensity and to incorporate a mix of retail, office and high density residential uses. Commercial Mixed Use, Medium and Low -Rise High Density Designations • The properties in the central section of Courtice, from Farewell Creek to Courtice Road are narrower, with direct proximity to low density single family housing and the sensitive natural heritage feature of Black Creek. Figure 1.12: Mixed use reinforcing pedestrian environment ............................................................................... ............................... COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN cc Commercial Designation (West of Farewell Creel() The minimum building height should be 2 storeys. Additional storeys are encouraged. Buildings higher than 2 storeys, should be designed to provide for variety along the streetscape, while defining a 1 to 2 storey base or podium condition. The height of this base should be consistent within any block. Various massing configurations can be employed to create this 1 to 2 storey base in order to reinforce a sense of pedestrian scale. These include: • Creation of the building base of 1 to 2 storeys with setback of the building fagade above that. For buildings" higher than 6 storeys, further setback of the uppermost storeys is required. • Creation of a strongly defined cornice line at the 2 to 3 storey height within a building mass of 4 to 6 storeys. • The use of angular planes from the street to define setbacks of storeys may be considered. i................................................................................................................................................. ............................... Page 9 Figure 1.13: Building addressing corner JANUARY 212013 . -i4 �1 COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN The minimum front lot building setback should be 3.5 metres from the ROW, allowing for landscaping treatment such as planting, seating or a widened sidewalk within the pedestrian realm in front of the building. The maximum setback from the ROW is 5.0 metres. In such a case, the sidewalk must be treated to make regular connections to the building face and the entire space between the building edge and the ROW must create a high quality pedestrian environment. At corner lots, the maximum building setback should be 4.5 metres from the ROW along the Durham Highway 2 and 4.5 metres from the ROW for a minimum .distance of 15 metres along the secondary street. The minimum building setback along the secondary street, more than 15 metres from the corner should be aligned with, or complementary to, existing adjacent uses. Where the scale of proposed built form or land use differs from the existing adjacent land use, the minimum side or rear lot setback (as applicable) should be 7.0 metres and include a 3.5 metre thickly planted landscape buffer. The design of building entrances and display windows should relate to a pedestrian scale and reflect the desire to create a distinct local, community character. Below -grade parking access and egress should be provided from the adjacent local street or from one of the internal rear laneways, not from Durham Highway 2. In general, the maximum building height shall be determined by the demonstrated sun /shade impact to adjacent uses. The sv Page 10 JANUARY 212013 massing of new buildings should be configured to mitigate negative impacts on sunlight to existing uses. Large site developments proposing higher density buildings whose form, orientation or location does not adequately address the streetscape or the existing block structure of the community are discouraged. Commercial Mixed Use, Medium and Low rise High Density Designations The ground floor uses along Durham Highway 2 should be a mix of retail, service and office uses. Where there is no retail or service use planned, the - development must have a consistent edge of residential ground floor uses in order to create a consistent building type along the streetscape. Retail /service and residential ground floor uses shall not be mixed or intermingled. Residential lobby entrances are permitted adjacent to retail or commercial uses. The minimum building height should be 2 storeys. Additional storeys are encouraged. Buildings higher than 2 storeys, should be designed with the primary building face at the street, with some recessed floors: 6 storey buildings should have a 4 storey base with a strongly defined 2 storey cornice line, and the top two storeys recessed beyond that. The maximum horizontal distance for stepped back building faces is 2.0 metres. • 3 and 4 storey buildings do not require setback floors. COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN The minimum front lot building setback should be 3.5 metres from the ROW, allowing for landscaping treatment such as planting, seating or a widened sidewalk within the pedestrian realm in front of the building. At corner lots, the maximum building setback should be 4.5 metres from the ROW along the Durham Highway 2 and 4.5 metres from the ROW for a minimum distance of 15 metres along the secondary street. The minimum building setback along the secondary street, more than 15 metres from the corner should be aligned with, or complementary to existing adjacent uses. Where the scale of proposed built form or land use differs from the existing adjacent land use, the minimum side or rear lot setback (as applicable) should be 7.0 metres and include a 3.5 metre thickly planted landscape buffer. Below -grade parking access and egress should be provided from the adjacent local street or from one of the internal rear laneways, not from Durham Highway 2. Stand -alone Medium and Low Rise High Density Residential The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan has identified specific locations suitable for medium and Low Rise High density residential uses. Page 11 JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.14: Higher building with a podium base LZ Figure 1.15: Mixed Use building at corner location COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN Where stand -alone medium or low rise high density residential development is proposed, the following guidelines will apply: The architecture of residential fagades should contribute to creating visually interesting streetscapes and reinforcing the relationship of the private dwelling to the public street. There are two medium density residential categories: up to four storeys and up to six storeys. For all building types, however, the architectural design and relationship of the building to the street should create a streetscape of high quality, composed of well designed buildings and landscaping. For all medium density residential uses, the following guidelines apply: • The street facade should be articulated through the emphasis of entrance elements, such as vestibules, porches, and bay windows. • The design of windows should create an image of a unified facade; detailing of all windows that are visible from the streetscape should be of a high quality. • Front yard areas should be planned to incorporate and facilitate landscaping, pathways and tree planting. • Ground floor living units should be located close to the street grade to promote a good visual and pedestrian relationship between the dwelling unit and sidewalk. • Roof forms should be varied but complementary to each other. Projecting elements such as dormer windows, chimneys, projecting cornices and roof eaves contribute to creating visually interesting roofs. • Materials should be of a high and durable quality. I Page 12 JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.16: Architecture of residential facade creates visually interesting streetscape Figure 1.17: Articulation of entrances and windows creating unified facade co I COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN c Medium Density Residential — up to 4 storeys The following guidelines are for new stand -alone medium density residential development such as townhouses and stacked townhouses along Durham Highway 2. The guidelines are intended to reinforce the residential scale and character of the surrounding area and create a transition to other areas of lower density. • Buildings that are compatible in scale with adjacent residential buildings are encouraged; however, higher densities are encouraged through compact form and efficient land use. • Front lot building setbacks should match either the neighbouring building setback or a line projected between the nearest front corners of the existing adjacent dwellings. • The principle fagade should be oriented to the primary street. • At townhouse developments with garages, the garages should be located at the rear. Front yard driveways and garages are discouraged. A variety of options to reduce the impact of driveways on the streetscape include small grouped parking areas, underground and /or under deck parking structures, limited street parking and landscaped screening. Should front yard garages occur, the following guidelines shall apply: • The garage shall not project beyond the front face of the dwelling. Page 13 ................................................................. ............................... JANUARY 212013 • Site grading and the elevation of the garage and ground floor should be similar to the existing adjacent dwellings. Figure 1.18: Example of stacked townhousing COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN Figure 6.19: Recessed attached garage integrated with house design • The garage design should be integrated with the design of the house. • The garage size should be designed appropriately proportioned to the lot size and house fagade; garages should not comprise the majority of the house fagade. Low Rise High Density Residential — up to 6 storeys The following guidelines are intended for new low rise high density residential buildings, to be located on deeper lots along Durham Highway 2. These buildings and sites may require underground parking. • The buildings should have a strong multi- storey base with the upper two floors set back by a maximum of 3.0 metres. €ao €oo €w JANUARY 212013 • Access to underground parking should be located to the rear and side of the site and building, and shall not impede pedestrian movement between the sidewalk and the building entrance /lobby. • Grade related residential units (maisonettes) are encouraged at the base of the building. These units should have front doors and gardens that face the street. The intent is for buildings to engage t-he street and not turn internally, away from the street with a rear garden fagade or privacy fence to the street edge. Page 14 Mid -Rise High Density Residential The following guidelines are intended for new Mid -Rise High Density Residential buildings, to be located immediately west of the Farewell Creek, south of Durham Highway 2. Preference will be given to structured or underground parking. ■ Structured or any above - ground parking must be designed to mitigate any negative impacts on the streetscape, and can include measures such as landscape buffering and hiding a car park behind the building fagade. • Residential buildings will be well connected to each other and to the public realm. ■ Site entries and exits will be created to also allow direct pedestrian and cycle routes to shops and public transit stops. New development will be located and orientated to maximize visual privacy between buildings on the development site and adjacent sites by orientating new building blocks so. that they do not directly face neighbouring buildings. ................................................................................................. ............................... : �o COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN JANUARY 212013 ■ Buildings will be located to optimize solar access to day needs of Courtice residents over time. The design objective residential apartments. is to develop a strong urban street fagade and architecture that ■ . Buildings will be located and orientated to provide views to places a priority on comfortable and dynamic y pedestrian the Farewell Creek while mitigating any negative aspects on shopping environments, and active mixed use streets. the site, such as visual intrusions or noise. Figure 1.20: Grade related units in multi- storey building Town Centre Commercial While grade - related retail /service uses are encouraged across Durham Highway 2 in most of the land use designations, a more focused commercial development area is envisioned at the Town Centre site. The primary frontages and excellent visibility of Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road provide a good potential to attract .retail and office uses. As with all areas in the Secondary Plan, this area permits a wide range of uses, to promote a diverse mix, and the flexibility to serve the day -to- Page 15 Planning for retail uses must consider the needs of residents and retailers for driving and parking access. Guidelines for potentially larger retail uses and their associated parking and servicing needs will require careful consideration. The objective of these guidelines is to place built form and pedestrian comfort and movement as priorities. Development Vision The area is envisioned as a focal place for the community The location must balance the need to provide parking for retail and office uses, and at the same time promote a pedestrian oriented place. This is a challenge that may be realized over a long period of time. The right balance of cars and pedestrians may not be achieved until transit is fully in place and a more diverse mixed use environment is built out. These guidelines encourage alternate forms of development that can realize the objectives of the Secondary Plan. The scale and design of the corner buildings should define the corner and establish a strong urban, pedestrian street edge to the Town Centre site, both along Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road. Buildings up to the six storey height maximum are encouraged to reinforce a small public square to be located at the corner of Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road. Retail with office uses above are encouraged along each of the primary three street frontages: Trulls Road, Durham Highway 2 COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN and the future Richard Gay Avenue. One vehicular site entrance is provided at each primary frontage, and these entrances should be designed with limited width to slow traffic and reinforce the continuity of the pedestrian sidewalk. Figure 1.21: Example of small urban plaza Page 16 JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.22: Corner building design to frame plaza Street Related Development • Locate the building or buildings on the site so that the main entrance and primary fagade are visible from Durham Highway 2 or Trulls Road. • At corner sites, locate buildings so that a significant portion of the building mass addresses the corner intersection and that building configuration and detailing emphasize the corner. • Main entrances shall be accessed from the street sidewalk or from internal pedestrian ways that lead to public sidewalks. + Exterior development of the site should create comfortable and safe pedestrian connections to the sidewalk and transit stop locations. COURTICE MAIN STREETSECONDARY PLAN w • Where larger format retail uses occur, designs should accommodate for the division of larger floor plates into smaller retail units, to reflect narrower storefront divisions, typical of main street retail shops. • Smaller commercial uses should be oriented to the street. Seasonal outdoor uses are encouraged to be located at the streetscape to provide the possibility for sidewalk activity. Parking and Access • Parking at the street edge is not permitted. Parking should be located at the interior of the block to allow building siting that reinforces the street; however, buildings can be spaced along the primary frontages to facilitate views into parking at the interior of the site. • Site accesses should be configured as a combined entry /exit that can be treated as a "street" entrance. Built form features, signage and high quality landscaping should enhance these entrance points. JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.24: Possibility of sidewalk activity attached to small commercial uses COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN employed to divide parking areas; large undifferentiated parking areas will not be permitted. • Where phased development or intensification is envisioned, - built form development of initial and interim phases shall be configured to facilitate final concepts for development. • Development is encouraged to respect the built heritage of the area. 1.4 Open Space, Natural Heritage and Trails The two Creek valleys of Farewell Creek and Black Creek create a green spine that stretches from Darlington Boulevard to the Courtice Main Street eastern boundary. These natural heritage features were consistently cited by the residents as Courtice's most unique and valued assets. Figure 1.25: Architectural elements to promote pedestrian comfort JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.26: Access from parking lots in the interior of lots to be safe and comfortable and entrances to buildings to be easily visible The Development Concept's open space system is based on emphasizing the visual presence of the creek valleys through view protection, streetscaping and enhancing physical connections to them through new trails, parkettes and parks. Page 18 1.4.1 Natural Heritage Features The Municipality of Clarington in consultation with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) has delineated the Environmental Protection limits. Development adjacent to these lands will be guided by policies within chapters 4 and 14 of the Clarington Official Plan. Any development within 120 metres of a natural heritage feature will require an Environmental Impact Study, which will COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN determine whether the extent and type of development that is permitted can occur. The urban design guidelines for treatment of development near the creek valley edges are: • Enhance the dramatic view of the creeks' sloping topography between Darlington Boulevard and Sandringham Drive. • Higher buildings should be carefully placed to provide good views from the buildings, and care should be taken to not block views of the creek from the street. Figure 1.27: View of Farewell Creek Figure 1.28: View of Farewell Creek and Black Creek valleys Page 19 JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.29: Example of valleyland parkettes and trail links • On the north side of Durham Highway 2, at Centrefield Drive, the view of the branching of the creek should be protected through the introduction of low scale buildings. • Lower scaled buildings are encouraged on the north side of Durham Highway 2 at Centrefield Drive in order to protect the view of the two creeks • Create sensitive development near the Creek valley edges through low intensity land use, landscaping and appropriately transitio.ned building heights. • Promote the evolution of a continuous pedestrian system with a system of interconnected sidewalks and parkettes near the creek edges and trail links where appropriate. 1.4.2 Central Square and Greenway Features The Secondary Plan proposes one central square in the Town Centre supported by three small greenway features (open spaces). They reinforce Courtice's existing open space pattern, and variety of parks and parkettes. :... ....................................................................................................................... ............................... COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN The north -west corner of Trulls Road and Durham Highway 2 is a municipally owned property that will be developed as a passive visual and physical space. - Its location is ideal for specialty Courtice signage and it also provides a gathering space for residents. Another prominent open space will be a large central square in the Town Centre site. It will be a passive space that provides a focal area for the employees and residents around and inside the Town Centre. It has the potential of becoming an identifiable location for that future neighbourhood and could be used for larger community gatherings and events. Small public squares are envisioned at Townline Road and at Trulls Road. These spaces are not dedicated areas in the land use plan, but are permitted uses that are strongly encouraged as part of new development. Located at these prominent intersections, they are intended to create small focal areas for pedestrians with special landscaping, Courtice signage, comfortable transit waiting areas and well articulated architecture as a "backdrop ". JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.30: Example of a small parkette Figure 1.31: Example of a small urban plaza Page 20 ............................................................................................................................................................................ ..............................: O® COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN C.0 JANUARY 212013 0 1.4.3 Trails Courtice has a system of trails and worn paths that meander through Farewell Creek and Black Creek and connect to important public areas in Courtice, such as the Courtice Community Centre, located along the north side of Black Creek, and a cultural heritage location at Old Kingston Road and Farewell Creek (Tooley's Mill site). Development within Courtice should, wherever possible, seek to improve linkages to these trails and special areas. Greater exposure and access to the Creek valleys was a high priority in the community, both as a means to improve the walkability of Courtice and as a recreational "offering" or "draw" that would be distinct to Courtice. The Municipality could consider providing incentives to improve connectivity to the trail system. The trail system can include routes along streets. With future plans for road widening and transit and infrastructure investments along Durham Highway 2, the Regional Cycling Plan identifies a 3 metre wide multi -use trail along the north side of the roadway. This route should be considered a major component of Courtice's trail system. For example, a trail extends from the Courtice Community Centre through Black - Creek; new development along the north side of Durham Highway 2 should make a prominent connection to this trail link to the new 3 metre or more multi -use path. Guidelines for trails and pathways include: • Promote connections to Farewell Creek and Black Creek wherever feasible. • Utilize the future Durham Highway 2 multi -use path to create visible trailhead links to Black Creek. .Page 21 Figure 1.32: View of Farewell Creek trail COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN Figure 1.33: Farewell Creek Trail • Utilize local street intersections with Durham Highway 2 to create safe and attractive trail crossing points, to link valley trails to the local street system. • Identify an on- street trail route that connects the valleys to parks and promotes the evolution of a fully interconnected open space system. • Ensure that all pathways support barrier -free access. • Encourage new development to .provide bicycle securing facilities and landscaping near trail links. Page 22 JANUARY 212013 • Coordinate any trail links and trailheads with the Municipality and Conservation Authority for access and safety requirements or restrictions. 'N elcometo the CourticeMilleltium Trail, This 1.5km11ail network%vinds its way through rroodl ands, meadows and across the Black Creek_ It ds park of an effort to maintain ecological green space, restore natural habitats and provide an area for your enjoyment_ �_ _ - -1T �f�'��T;�rRC` �•- �+33'FLfa-i*�y -Q�� ' Nss itsunicrprrirvcsigns fnryoured ¢catfera' is rest stops for purcantemplot ion, its trail Vi 1." R taryonr secroatianand yewrwlsdomfor Ns �- =�-�+7 ' � �.{�. - { �' - -- CornmunitYgeoupseomliined their talenvs r�ff Q r-- f�"-t, v and resources le build the trail and restore I.S! { d-a L; ,.. - � thanmvral feablasts_7hc plonningand —s con. strulctlonafthls ;projeetlnvolvedthe ,:q' 'r '�'.;�^�' conperativtcltorts mi the stctr artdstudcn[sgr, C ourcice5ecuadary5chaol ,La- ans- Clubaf . I C owrtice, A7un wr� ldpolllyof Claringlon,6a. m I�. j�"'ti - y ,rrrT^�rb,�' P1 LandStewardshipeouncil, FricndsolS —r! ;, ®; •� -'r Mt S kti�i'x�i A1arsB1 ,.0artario9owerGeneratian, Crarington "aP r I 1° •1cassih110ty Committceand {tntral Lake Ontdc3o Confcrrstiou Jlvthac+ty, • =.- JK �_ T- GEr1E0.0U3 FINANCIAL SUK-0117 ,j1I nr y 101171115 P111311CPW,II SUI"111" 9Y: -j - TInDnu,ioLilLvm ffa- �nJaciPn ., I.. 1 1 PTO trlendr el lFr EnviranNanl.lountlailai - Cmtarla Yau+rrGrnrratlam - Munlripa: ly of Claringlcv q� �' SCCONOASiY �, 01111WQFQWER SCHOOL Vh .�.nu CUkTi,:{M jt �•• Figure 1.34: View of Millennium Trail COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN 1.5 Streetsca ping and Gateways Durham Highway 2 is the Courtice Main Street spine. As one travels across the area, the roadway has distinctly different characteristics resulting from the evolution of adjacent land uses. The roadway is a Regional road, but functions as the primary route through the Municipality. The challenge is that it is both a highly travelled thoroughfare and a community street. There is a strong public desire for Durham Highway 2 to become a more community - oriented, more pedestrian friendly, greener and attractive street edge. However, Courtice residents also recognize that Durham Highway 2's convenience as a direct route to Oshawa and the future 407 East Link is a valuable asset. The streetscape proposed in these guidelines is based on the community's desire to celebrate the green edges of the creek valleys along Durham Highway 2, be pedestrian and transit supportive yet maintain vehicular functionality and convenience. The following sections about streetscape and gateway serve two objectives. First, they should be considered as the framework for the detailed Streetscape to be prepared once the Secondary Plan is adopted; and second, they should be considered as guidelines for any streetscape improvement prior to the preparation and adoption of the Streetscape Plan. Streetscape Concept The Secondary Plan proposes a series of gateways and enhanced intersections that are connected with new streetscaping. This concept serves to "break down" the stretch of Durham Highway 2 into intervals and points of visual interest. Not only can this rhythm serve to slow traffic and make a more JANUARY 212013 pedestrian friendly environment, but it could change the perception of Courtice from being a place to "drive through" to becoming a point of "arrival ". The concept could also help create an identity or image of Courtice as "Clarington's Green Link ". Figure 1.35: Community- oriented, pedestrian friendly, attractive COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN 1.5.2 Strategy The primary streetscaping strategy is to work within the Region's existing requirements and guidelines. This chapter presents street cross sections that describe how the roadway could be improved over time. The information is based directly on Durham Region's Arterial Corridor Guidelines (ACGs) and Durham Transit's future projections for. implementing transit along Durham Highway 2. The key streetscape elements include: primary gateways and pedestrian nodes; a multi -use path and sidewalks; street trees and planting boulevards; lighting and street furniture; specialty paving and signage. 1.5.3 Right -of -Way The current ROW varies from 21 metres to approximately 50 metres at some intersections. The ultimate Regional ROW is 36 metres. When a property is redeveloped, the Region requires dedication and protection of the 36 metre ROW with the intent that over time, the ultimate ROW will be achieved. 1.5.4 Access Management Currently, there are numerous individual driveways and commercial property entrances along Durham Highway 2. These are gradually being limited through the construction of medians to control access and turning movements. Existing properties will maintain their right to access, but once a property is redeveloped, all access points will require Regional approval. It is anticipated that future direct access will be very limited. To that end, the Land Use plan proposes access points and shared JANUARY 212013 laneways or private internal streets toward the internal portions of properties with Durham Highway 2 frontage. Page 24 Figure 1.36: Gateway feature at intersection .................................................................................................................... ............................... COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN €cfl JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.37: Gateway treatments with built form enhance intersections 1.5.5 Implementation street edge, to eventually blend with new Regional works. Similarly, new development could receive incentives for streetscaping measures. General Streetscaping Guidelines The following guidelines are intended to apply to all planned changes within the publicly -owned ROW, Sidewalks, Pathways and Intersections: • The north side of Durham Highway 2 shall have a continuous, 3 metre or more, multi -use pathway that provides intermittent connections to trails and cycle routes. The multi -use pathway is a consistent element in the Arterial Corridor Guidelines and Durham Transit street sections. The comprehensive implementation of a streetscape program is unlikely to occur. The Region has implied that once infrastructure renewal occurs, then streetscaping improvements would be implemented. However, improving the streetscape earlier would function as a catalyst or impetus for property redevelopment. The guidelines and cross sections presented here could form the basis for a more detailed streetscape master plan and implementation strategy. The Municipality and the Region will need to determine if and how elements within the future ROW . can be reasonably implemented. If a streetscape program were in place, the Municipality could consider providing incentives to existing property owners to improve their properties at the Page 25 COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN Figure 1.38: Example of animated streetscape FM Page 26 ........................... ............................... JANUARY 212013 I Figure 1.39: Example of animated streetscape iN i V 96 -9 Built Fabric Multi -Use Pathway Traffic Lane Traffic Lane Transit Lane DURHAM HIGHWAY 2 Built Fabric ................................................................................................................... ............................... D z c D N N N O N W n O C PO n m D on m m m Ln m f') O z 0 D r D z Traffic Lane i y (( ! Traffic Lane -- - Sidewalk'-'- -- -- - - -,a Built Fabric ................................................................................................................... ............................... D z c D N N N O N W n O C PO n m D on m m m Ln m f') O z 0 D r D z ............................................................................... ............................ .... COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN 010. _ I - i JANUARY 212013 36.00 SIGHT OF WAY CL 0,F 1Ti ANSIIT ILA, NE I l �I o 2.8m i.6I'1`h 3.5m, 3.5.m 5.8m 3.5 m 8.0im Page 28 ..............I ........................... 00 COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN I C.0 00 • The south side of Durham Highway 2 shall have a sidewalk of minimum 1.5 metres. The sidewalk paving should continue across driveways /site entries to ensure a continuous and priority pedestrian route. • Pedestrian crossings should be emphasized with decorative or textured paving as a means to slow vehicles and create a pedestrian priority condition. • Implementation of Urban Braille' should be considered at major intersections. • Minimum 2.0 metre smooth concrete travel way. • Contrasting and textured borders. • Streetscape elements such as lighting, signage and furniture shall be located outside the travel way. • Pedestrian routes and street crossings shall provide accessibility to all persons with disabilities. Reference to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and principles of Universal Design should be incorporated. • Trail connections must not impede movement along the multi -use pathway. Coordination with the Municipality's recreation standards will be required. Street Trees and Landscaping • A landscaped strip or boulevard located between the curb and the sidewalk /multi -use pathway shall be provided on both sides of the street. An alternating pattern or rhythm of light 1 Urban Braille is a system of tactile information primarily designed to eliminate various sidewalk obstructions and for use by the severely visually impaired, the elderly or infirm and by users of variety of mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters. etc) Page 29 JANUARY 212013 standards, tree planting and landscaped features (planting beds) should be developed within the boulevard. Figure 1.42: Landscaped strips with trees providing shade COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN Figure 1.43: Continuous tree planting along the sidewalk • A minimum setback of 1.2 metres for trees and light standards is required for snow storage (per the ACGs). Where possible, street trees should be planted further from the curb to protect them from salt and roadway maintenance damage. • Street trees should be of a hardy species to tolerate urban conditions. • Street trees should provide shade to the sidewalk. Coniferous planting should be explored at locations where a year -round green image is desirable. • Street trees should be planted between S and 12 metres on- centre. The concentration and type of tree planted in each precinct can vary to provide interval definition and variety. JANUARY 212013 • At commercial areas, trees should be selected to be decorative and not obscure ground floor signage, display windows or store signage. • Appropriate irrigation and drainage to ensure tree survival should be -in place. If not planted in a landscaped strip, a continuous planting bed is preferred wherever possible. • At locations that abut the creek valleys, tree planting and landscaping could be more naturalized. Street Furniture • Street furniture such as benches, waste /recycling receptacles; cycle racks should be coordinated as a recognizable style for Courtice Main Street. • Furniture should be selected to be low maintenance, vandal - resistant and readily replaceable. • The placement and design _of transit shelters should be given high priority in the streetscape. Coordination with the Region will be required. Page 30 00 COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN L. JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.44: Street furniture for comfortable clustering Page 31 Figure 1.45: Example of street light with banners Street Lighting • Illumination must meet Regional road requirements. Lighting of private properties must follow the municipal Lighting Guidelines. • The Municipality should guide the selection of the Courtice light fixture. It could be the same as the Bowmanville fixture, for consistency across the Municipality, or it could be different as a distinct Courtice element. • Light standards should be equipped to accommodate banners, hanging baskets and specialty /seasonal lighting. Use of photovoltaics could be considered for power. • At the Town Centre site (at a minimum), the light standard should include a pedestrian- scaled fixture (at a lower mounting height). • Lighting should not create glare or unnecessary spillage. COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN Gateways The Concept Plan identifies three primary gateways to define Courtice's precincts. • The western gateway at Townline should be developed as both a Clarington and Courtice Municipal gateway. In the long term, the full complement of special signage, lighting, landscaping, paving and buildings should create a prominent visual focal point and encourage pedestrian activity. In the short, term, a minimum palette of signage, banners and landscaping and specialty paving should be considered to improve the overall pedestrian environment and announce arrival into Clarington and Courtice. Figure 1.46: Example of a gateway building 00 CD I Page 32 JANUARY 212013 Figure 1.47: Example of a gateway building. • The gateway at Darlington Boulevard should be redeveloped by locating more building mass and height closer to the street intersection and by incorporating architectural and streetscape design elements that announce the arrival to the western shopping district for. westbound traffic users on Durham Highway 2. • The central gateway at Trulls Road should be developed as a "four- corners" intersection. Specialty intersection paving should encourage pedestrians and cyclists to cross between the Town Centre site and the Black Creek trail connections. • The eastern gateway at Courtice Road is more vehicular in nature and should relate to the higher traffic speeds of vehicles entering Courtice from a more rural context and in the future, exiting from the future 407 East Link. Courtice signage and landscaping that is complementary to the eastern gateway signage-and landscaping should be used. 00 COURTICE MAIN STREET SECONDARY PLAN �. JANUARY 212013 Direc$i®nai Signage • Signs and messaging should be consistent and distinct to Courtice. Signage should coordinate with the street furniture. • Way - finding and street signage should be clearly distinct from traffic signs and signals. • A special signage template for landmark sites, such as natural and built heritage or special properties, such as The Hilltop Restaurant ' property, should be developed that is complementary to the overall Courtice family of signs. • Signage should be clearly legible but not oversized. Figure 1.48: Example of Gateway feature Page 33 Figure 1.49: Existing Courtice gateway feature Attachment 2 To Report PSD- 009 -13 Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COP/MMryITTEE 14" 560°/o2 Date: November 26, 2012 Resolution #: By -law #: Report #: PSD -052 -12 File #: COPA 2012 -0006 OFFICIAL FOR - .. STREET SECONDARY CRY It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PSD - 052 -12 be received; 2. THAT the proposed Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment continue to be reviewed by staff and that a further report be prepared following the receipt of additional agency and public comments; and 3. THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD - 052 -12 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: 1,17 Reviewed by avi . Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu, Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer LB /COS /sn /df /ah 19 November 2012 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L iC 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 1 3.1 The Courtice Main Street Planning Study _2019-M The CMS area is a regional corridor and is one of the primary intensification areas in Courtice and Clarington. Its development is central to the intensification forecast for the Municipality as well as other regional and local planning initiatives. Regional Official Plan Amendment 128 (ROPA 128) forecasts a minimum of 6,181 intensification units for all of Clarington between the years 2015 -2031. Corridors play an important role in structuring urban form, and aligning development with transportation and infrastructure goals. Corridors are areas of transition that have a mix of residential and commercial uses. The CMS project has developed integrated solutions for land use, transportation, services, built form and streetscaping with emphasis on pedestrians and public transit in order to create a community identity and opportunities for development to the year 2031. 3.2 Project Chronology The CMS project has included extensive. public participation, the Municipality hosted three open houses, a workshop, and this statutory public meeting. In addition the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Watershed Management Plan and the Harmony, Farewell and Black Creek Watershed Study were essential components of providing up -to -date planning of this area. All reports were made available though the Official Plan Review webpage. 2009 The Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Watershed Management Plan (RTWMP) Was initiated by the Municipality of Clarington. ® The first open house for the CMS project was held and consisted of a Community Vision Workshop, Approximately 60 residents and business owners attended to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the CMS study area and participated in the setting of general goals and visions for the redevelopment of the area. ® CLOCA presented an existing conditions report for the Black Harmony Farewell Watershed to the public at an Information Centre. 2010 ® The Courtice Main Street Study Issues Review Paper was issued. It provided the historic, legal and planning context for the development of a planning framework for the CMS area and served also as an important tool to inform and educate the public and business community on the planning process and dynamics associated with this exercise. ® A second open house was held at which the different parts of the CMS were looked at in more detail, which included an interactive workshop where participants provided input in developing a concept plan. During this workshop :el :- t 1 participants stressed the idea that the Town Centre area should be the focus of public and civic amenity activities and various cultural uses, and not just a commercial plaza. ® The Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Watershed Management Plan Existing Conditions report was presented to the public at an Open House along with target setting. . A third open house was held to present and discuss the proposed Courtice Main Street Master Development Plan, Approximately 40 residents and business owners attended. ® The Courtice Main Street Master Development Plan Report was presented at a public meeting before the General Purpose and Administration Committee. It was approved in principle and staff were directed to prepare the Secondary Plan for the Courtice Main Street to implement the Master Development Plan. 2011 ® The Natural Heritage System for the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Watershed, including the functional system (existing on the ground today) and the targeted system (areas that could be targeted for restoration to improve the functional system) were presented to the public at the Open House. ® The Draft Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Watershed Management Plan was released for review. Comments were received and additional stakeholder meetings were held. ® A second public information centre was held to present the Black/Harmony /Farewell Watershed Plan scenario analysis, management plan recommendations and next steps to the public. 2012 The final Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Watershed Management Plan was approved by the CLOCA Board of Directors. It was subsequently received by Clarington Council. ® A fourth CMS project open house was held and included a presentation of a draft Secondary Plan and implementing Official Plan amendment. ® The Black/Harmony /Farewell Creek Watershed Plan was presented in draft at an Open House. A number of stakeholder sessions have also been held with the stakeholders including municipal and regional staff throughout this process. All these reports have also been posted on either the Official Plan Review website (www.clarinciton.net /ourr)lan) or the CLOCA website (www.cloca.com) 1 REPORT NO.: P D ®052012 PAGE 5 3.3 Current Conditions 3.3.1 Existing Built Form and Uses Durham Highway 2-(Courtice Main Street) through the project area supports an assortment of uses and built form including the commercial district in the west, a mix of small plazas, single family dwellings, incubator type retail /service uses within residential buildings, and vacant lots. Sensitive natural heritage features (Farewell and Black Creeks, headwaters of the Robinson Creek, the woodlands in the Town Centre and the high volume groundwater recharge area in and surrounding the Town Centre) have also been identified throughout the CMS project area. These features may impede development on the one hand but have-the potential to be sensitively integrated into the development of the corridor and contribute towards an urban form and scale that is more environmentally friendly and sustainable. The relatively shallow depth and narrow lot frontages of multiple properties along ' Highway 2, coupled with required setbacks from sensitive natural heritage features pose certain challenges for larger development proposals and will require land assembly and consolidation of parcels and vehicular access points. The majority of the CMS properties are occupied by many single storey and single use buildings and development density that are incompatible with the vision of the Secondary Plan, which will require significant redesign and redevelopment. Compatible land use development will form an integral part of any development or redevelopment project and may require special studies in terms of noise and shadow impacts, parking provisions, etc. 3.3.2 Infrastructure within the CMS project area Regional Sanitary Service: Most of the CMS area is on private septic systems, except for the former Courtice West Shopping District up to Centrefield Drive, and a section between Prestonvale Road and Sandringham Drive that has just been serviced with a municipal sanitary sewer along Highway 2. Sanitary sewer service.will be the largest impediment for the redevelopment of the area. Regional Water Service: All of the lands within the CMS are serviced with municipal water with the exception of the properties fronting onto Durham Highway 2 between Richard Gay Avenue and.Trulls Road. Stormwater Management: The section of the CMS west of the Farewell Creek has storm sewer systems in place but redevelopment of sites may necessitate the introduction of stormwater quality control measures and additional quantity controls. The storm sewer system east of the Farewell Creek would,require additional stormwater control for redevelopment, likely many of these on site. Road network: Durham Highway 2 through Courtice is the "back bone" of the CMS area, It is classified as a Type B Arterial Road under the jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Durham. 3.3.3 Cultural Heritage There are twenty -one (21) Cultural Heritage Resource buildings located within the CMS area. These buildings are not designated under the Ontario Heritage Act however the protection and integration of these structures in the redevelopment of the CMS will be encouraged whenever possible. 4. POLICY ANALYSIS 4.1 Provincial Policy Statement The Provincial Policy Statement 2005 (PPS) states that municipalities shall promote: opportunities for intensification and redevelopment that respond to the local context of existing buildings; and the availability of suitable existing and planned infrastructure required to accommodate anticipated needs. The PPS stipulates that appropriate development standards should be promoted which facilitate intensification, redevelopment and compact form, while maintaining appropriate levels of public health and safety, and it also requires municipalities to set minimum targets for intensification and redevelopment within built -up areas, however where Provincial targets have been set (Growth Plan) those are to be used as the minimum. The PPS requires Municipalities to promote economic development and competitiveness by providing for a diversified economic base, to take into account the needs of existing and future businesses, and ensuring the provision of necessary infrastructure to support current and estimated employment needs. The PPS calls for the promotion of a land use pattern, density and mix of uses that minimizes the length and number of vehicle trips and supports the development of viable choices and plans for public transit and other alternative transportation modes, including commuter rail and bus. The PPS states that the diversity and connectivity of natural heritage features in an area, and the long -term ecological function and biodiversity of natural heritage systems should be maintained, restored, or where possible, improved, recognizing linkages between and among natural heritage features and areas, surface water features and ground water features. -. 4.2 Provincial Growth Plan The Growth Plan stipulates that population and employment growth will be accommodated by directing a significant portion of new growth to the built -up areas of the community through intensification and by focusing intensification in specific areas, The CMS is within Clarington's designated Built Boundary and has been delineated through ROPA 128 as an intensification corridor, The Growth Plan requires population and employment growth be accommodated by reducing the dependency on the automobile through the development of mixed -use, transit - supportive, pedestrian friendly urban environments. Building compact, vibrant and complete communities is one of the key guiding principles of the Growth Plan, The term "Complete Community" refers to a community that meets people's needs for daily living throughout an entire lifetime by providing convenient access to an appropriate mix of jobs, local services, housing and community infrastructure. The Growth Plan requires all intensification areas be planned and designed to: • provide a diverse and compatible mix of land uses, including residential and employment uses; • provide high quality public open spaces with site design and urban design standards that create attractive and vibrant places; • support transit, walking and cycling for everyday activities; and • generally achieve higher, densities than surrounding areas whilst achieving appropriate transition of built form. The Growth Plan also: • specifies that in the planning for the development, optimization and or expansion of existing transportation corridors, the municipality and other public agencies will support opportunities for multi -modal use where feasible and consider separation of modes within corridors, where appropriate; • requires municipalities to integrate pedestrian and bicycle networks into transportation planning in order to provide safe and comfortable travel for pedestrians and cyclists and to provide linkages between intensification areas, adjacent neighbourhoods and transit stations; • stipulates that an appropriate range of community infrastructure (e.g. community facilities) should be planned to meet the needs from population changes and to foster complete communities; and • encourages municipalities, in conjunction with conservation authorities, to prepare watershed plans and use such plans to guide development decisions, including the identification of natural heritage features and areas that complement, link, or enhance natural systems. . U • 4.3 Durham Regional Official Plan The Durham Regional Official Plan (DROP) designates the CMS as a Regional Corridor. Similar to the Growth Plan, the DROP requires the development of corridors to promote public transit ridership through high quality urban design, higher residential densities and compact form, and to achieve a mix of commercial, residential, employment and institutional uses. The Regional Official Plan states that Regional Corridors shall be planned and developed as mixed -use areas, which include residential, commercial and service areas with higher densities, supporting higher order transit services and feature a high degree of pedestrian oriented design. ROPA 128, the Region of Durham's conformity amendment to implement the Growth Plan, has added specific performance criteria to the redevelopment of regional corridors and town centres including: `, t .' ^.y.•, .�;5:� rdi4i- _ .L? + {.•.l:'- •;�y�v :!�i�. 3 t.i =F; ..t I.�1 .lJ Mair - - �;ss own Centre El i. .- :'sn..i 1:. L, i.: ��i_a.. �id.i l�kl dt {i a;•.'.•.I �I }.rn �._z: f..,i11.t,i �, i.,,.:_,- :*_._f_. =:. a. ��I Density* At least 60 units per At least 75 units /gross toss hectare hectare Floors ace index ** 2.5 2.5 Gross [Density]: is a means of measuring the ratio of people, jobs or units to a broad land area (e.g: greenfield areas). For the purposes of this Plan, the measurement excludes significant natural heritage features, ** Floor Space Index (FSI): means the ratio of gross floor area of a building to its respective lot area. For example, a lot with an area of 10,000 square metres would support a building of 25,000 square metres of more, based on an FSI of 2.5 (ratio of 2.5:1). The Regional Official Plan designates the southeast corner of Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road as a Regional Centre and it requires the area: be planned and developed as a concentration of urban activities, providing a fully integrated array of community, office, service and shopping, recreational and residential uses; * generally function as a place of symbolic and physical interest for the residents, and provide identity to the surrounding area; * be the primary and priority locations for public investment, including public buildings and community facilities and services; and * the built form should be an appropriate mix of high -rise and mid -rise development as determined by the area Municipality, 8 ®110 The Region of Durham has also developed a long term transit strategy and arterial corridor guidelines. The ultimate right -of -way of Highway 2 through Courtice (up to 36m), the urban and streetscape design and transportation policies in the Secondary Plan have incorporated the Region's long term transit strategy and arterial design guidelines. 4.4. Other Regional and Conservation Authorities Policy Documents 4.4,1 Durham Region Arterial Corridor Guidelines In February 2007, the Durham Regional Council adopted the Arterial Corridor Guidelines to help guide the evolution of the Region's higher order transportation network towards creating a more attractive, pedestrian and transit supportive environment. The Master Development Plan and the Secondary Plan reflects these guidelines. The Arterial Corridor Guidelines are intended to assist in promoting a balance between mobility and liveability in the planning, design and construction of features within and abutting the public road allowance. These guidelines represent a toolbox of potential strategies and common reference. points to be applied in the process of the planning and design of arterial road corridors by the Region of Durham, the various municipalities, the public and other interested parties. The guidelines are intended to supplement, not replace, existing transportation guidelines and design standards. 4.4.2 Durham Region Long Term Transit Strategy The Region's Long Term Transit Strategy (LTTS) completed in March 2010, identifies Durham Highway 2 as the priority route for inter - Regional transit service by Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and possibly Light Rail Transit (LRT). The purpose of the LTTS is to develop a long -term regional transit strategy that considers multi -modal transportation alternatives as they relate to and impact transit. This includes looking at rapid transit as a component of sustainable transportation options that will help the Region address anticipated transportation demands to 2031 and beyond. The LTTS is intended to provide specific directions regarding the role that rapid transit will take 'in the years t;o come, including the identification of specific transit corridors. The Proposed Secondary Plan are supportive of long term transit vision for Courtice. 4.4.3 Black/Harmony /Farewell Creek Watershed Plan The Black Harmony Farewell Creek Watershed Plan (BHFWP), 2012 encompasses most of the CMS. The only exception to this is the southern portion of the Town Centre, which lies within the Robinson Creek Watershed. The BHFWP has identified portions of the Town Centre as a High Volume Groundwater Recharge area. A high volume groundwater recharge area simply means an area where the predicted groundwater recharge rate is greater than the __ i- average groundwater recharge rate for a typical watershed. Maintaining infiltration in these areas is critical to the overall health of the watershed. The function of high volume groundwater recharge should be protected to ensure pre - development Infiltration rates. The BHHWP has also identified portions of the natural heritage system along the Farewell and Black Creek Valleys, and within the Town Centre. The BFHWP recommends protection of the natural heritage system and that development within the watershed should not result in the net loss of area of the natural heritage system. This watershed plan was presented to the public and agencies in draft form on November 6, 2012 4.4.4 Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Watershed Management Plan, 2012 Two Public Information Centres were held during the preparation of the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Watershed Management Plan. The final Watershed Plan was approved by the CLOCA Board of Directors in January 2012. It was subsequently received by Clarington Council on January 23, 2012 and was referred to staff for consideration during the Official Plan Review process. Resolution #GPA- 024 -12 also directs staff to use the Watershed Management Plan in the preparation of the Court-ice Main Street Secondary Plan. The RTWMP has identified the existence of a "High Volume Groundwater Recharge Area ", in various locations throughout the CMS area, including the Town Centre. The RTWMP has also recommended that development in the southeast quadrant of Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road should maintain pre - development groundwater infiltration rates, post - development. Combined, these factors contributed to the WMP recommendation that the area south of Durham Highway 2 and east of Trulls Road be designated a Special Study Area and that further investigation of planned development and mitigation measures, to promote recharge and reduce flooding, be undertaken. The above mentioned issues identified in the RTWMP triggered the preparation of a Natural Heritage Evaluation for the lands within the. Courtice Town Centre area, to provide the information on the terrestrial characteristics of the lands affected by high volume groundwater recharge. Further details of the Natural Heritage Evaluation and its key recommendations are discussed in the following Section. 4.4.5 Natural Heritage Evaluation A Natural Heritage Evaluation by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., was issued in February 2012, it was prepared generally for the lands located in the southeast quadrant of Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road, This Evaluation further identified the implications of both the Robinson and Tooley Creeks Watershed Plan and the Black /Harmony /Farewell Watershed Plans on the CMS Secondary Plan. PAGE 11 The Natural Heritage Evaluation provides scientific evidence in support of protection of the natural heritage features identified at the southeast quadrant of Durham Highway 2 and Trulls Road. Generally the study recommends that in order to maintain the natural heritage features and functions on the subject lands the following guiding principles should be followed: ® Although lands have multiple landowners, the natural features on the property should be studied and managed as a functional unit. ® An Environmental Impact Study (EIS) should be completed prior to a proposed change in land use to demonstrate that the key natural heritage features and functions of the area are maintained or enhanced as a whole functioning unit. ® High functioning areas should be identified and designed for protection. ® Engineering and Hydrogeological studies should be undertaken to demonstrate the maintenance of water infiltration and that post development flows are maintained to pre - development levels. The implications of the above recommendations are further discussed in Section 5.7 (Staff Comments). 4.5 Clarington Official Plan The lands within the CMS area currently have a multitude of designations including; ® Town Centre ® Courtice West Shopping District ® Urban Residential with a High Density Residential symbol 0 3 Neighbourhood Centre symbols ® Special Policy Area F — King Street Corridor Redevelopment Area ® Special Policy Area E -- Commercial /Industrial Redevelopment District ® Environmental Protection See Figure 2.an extract from Map A2 Land Use, Courtice Urban Area on the following page. The Clarington Official Plan contains specific goals and objectives to guide the development of Town Centres. Town Centres, shall: be developed as the main concentration of.urban activity in the community, providing a fully integrated array of retail and personal service, office, residential, cultural, community, recreational and institutional uses, function as the focal point of culture, art, entertainment and civic gathering, be places of symbolic and physical interest for residents, and foster a sense.of local identity. be comprehensively developed through a Secondary Plan, which shall encourage and provide for residential and /or mixed use developments in order to achieve higher densities and reinforce the objective of achieving a diverse mix of land uses, and to redevelop and intensify with a wide array of uses. PAGE 12 URBAN BOUNDARY FU URE ` 7 r `... `C 4 ✓ URBAN AESIOENTIAL fill ( _..• -t ._. <.. tM! 1 ..;� }t ® UAOAHRESIDEWIAL t E. �A�0NAIDENSITY HESIOENTIAL •�':. xl" • . 1.'S A HION DENSITY ® RESIDENTIAL NASH ROAD • TOWa CENTRE �. y i L!�! 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SPECIAL BIDDY AREA •d$69 GOSTATIUN The Official Plan also contains specific urban design guidelines for Town Centres that supports: • the creation of active street life through the provision of squares, street- related buildings, and other amenities; • the provision of quality streetscaping, defining the street edge through continuous building facades; • developing a transit supportive environment; and • locating and designing buildings and open spaces that are safe through the provision of easy access, multiple routes and unobstructed views from streets and buildings: Comprehensive Zoning By -law 84 -63 There are multiple zones within the boundaries of the Courtice Main Street. The majority of the existing zoning categories and associated regulations are not consistent with the vision for the CMS Secondary Plan, specifically with regard to built form and scale. Subsequently, the majority of them will not likely be carried forward into an implementing zoning by -law amendment for the CMS. 5.1 Proposed Vision j 5.1.1 The Courtice Main Street will become a community hub for the residents that provide a broad mix of retail, living; and amenity, and transportation choices to the community and businesses. The Secondary Plan area will: ® Balance ROPA 128 density and built form targets with local character and scale to create a compatible and .attractive built form, as well as and public places with a distinctive community image to foster social interaction — place making; ® Recognize current businesses and create opportunities for new commercial, service and residential uses to create a more compact and diverse land use district; ® Ensure that new and redevelopment proposals fulfill the policy objectives for intensification, mixed use development, and pedestrian and transit oriented development; and ® Develop a unique Courtice community theme — "Clarington's Green Link" through the protection and enhancement of the Farewell and Black Creeks and other key natural heritage features. The Plan envisions new developments integrating these natural features; the Green Link should be complemented by municipal initiative such as streetscaping, greenway features and trails. 5.2 The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan is a combination of policies, mapping and Urban Design Guidelines. The proposed land uses in the Secondary Plan include the following key components: Commercial This area (former Courtice West Shopping district) is the western gateway to Clarington where the main focus remains retail and service uses at grade, but the intent is to redevelop and intensify this area by introducing more compact, mixed - use development with buildings oriented towards the street edge. Mid -Rise High Density Residential This designation is assigned to large tracks of vacant lands located south of Durham Highway 2, immediately adjacent and west of the Farewell Creek valley and lends itself to be developed into a high density residential node based on past approvals for apartment buildings. Limited retail and service floor space will be permitted at grade along the street front of Durham Highway 2, based on previous approvals. Commercial Mixed-Use This area consists of a cluster of properties that are already characterized by a mixture of low density residential, retail and service uses. Properties within this designation will be redeveloped to introduce more intensive retail and service uses at grade with residential uses generally on upper floors. �F • ■...._.. , �J Medium Density Residential This designation is assigned to those properties along Durham Highway between the "Commercial Mixed -Use" area and Courtice Road that have a relatively shallow lot depth and are located adjacent to low density residential uses. The main focus is residential intensification up to a maximum of 4 storeys with limited non - residential uses at grade, Low Rise High Density Residential This designation is assigned to pockets of properties located between Medium Density Residential areas and which have more lot depth where residential buildings with greater mass and height can be accommodated. The main focus is residential intensification up to a maximum of 6 storeys with limited non- residential uses at grade Community Facility This designation is assigned to the property on Trulls Road that already houses a fire and police station. Environmental Protection This designation encompasses natural heritage features and flood line areas e.g. the Farewell and Black Creek valleys systems, and significant woodlots and wetlands. Lands within this designation shall not be available for urban development. Town Centre Commercial The lands located at the southeast of the corner of Trulls Road and Highway 2, most of which is currently undeveloped, is the primary focus for major new commercial use development at grade within a mixed -use built -form. This area is also intended to become the focal point of culture and civic gathering in Courtice that will benefit from high visibility from Highway 2 and Trulls Road. The existence of sensitive natural heritage features and a high volume groundwater recharge areas on parts of these lands require the preparation of an environmental impact study to determine which parts can be developed and which needs protection from development. It is also stipulated that development in the Town Centre may only proceed after the approval of a comprehensive development and phasing plan, which will essentially be informed by the environmental impact studies. Special Study Area The southern portion of the lands within the Town Centre have been designated Special Study. These lands have been identified in background studies as having environmentally sensitive features and functions. The precise limits of the lands to be designated Environmental Protection and Town Centre Commercial will be determined through further environmental studies and through existing and future planning applications. REPORT NO.: PSD- 052 -12 PAGE 15 5.3 Related Clarington Official Plan Amendments . To facilitate the desired development along the CMS, amendments to existing Clarington Official Plan policies will be required. The changes will include; • remove certain Special Policy areas and designations such as the "Courtice West Shopping District" and replacing it with a corridor designation; • amending some of the existing land use designations on Map A; • amendments to population and household targets in the neighbourhood planning units associated with the CMS, by creating a new neighbourhood planning unit "Courtice Main Street" along Durham Highway 2 to make provision for residential intensification along the CMS; • the CMS area will be identified and added as a Community Improvement Area. This will recognize-the corridor as a priority area for redevelopment into a mixed - use development district and will provide a planning tool to provide incentives and possibly access funding for infrastructure, upgrading and economic development once a CIP is prepared; and • Part 6 of the Official Plan is being amended by adding a Secondary Plan which explains the vision, framework and guidelines for the CMS and adopts them as policy. Map A of the Secondary Plan has also identified a network of existing and future public roads and private I.aneways. This interconnected network responds to the existing characteristics and the future vision for the CMS. It maximizes property frontages and optimizes vehicular access and movement through and within the mixed -use corridor. Two proposed private streets (eventually to be assumed by the municipality) form the main grid within the Town Centre area. A finer hierarchy of local roads and /or private laneways within the Town Centre will be established through a comprehensive development and phasing plan, as set out in Section 5.5.4 of the proposed Secondary Plan. 5.4 Public Meeting Notice Public notice for the Public Meeting on the draft proposed amendment was provided in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act and the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan. The meeting notice was mailed the interested parties list as well as to property owners located within 120m of Durham Highway 2 within the study are and around the Town Centre. The notice was placed in the local newspaper on November 21, 2012. The Public Meeting notice and supporting documentation has been available on the Official Plan review website and the Municipality of Clarington website since November 8, 2012. The proposed Official Plan Amendment and Secondary Plan for the CMS project has also been circulated to internal and outside agencies for comments. F-1_" REPORT NO.: PSD- 052 -12 PAGE 16 5.5 Public Submissions Throughout this CMS project we have received a number of written submissions from the public. Some have been in response to the documents produced (Issues Report and the Master Development Plan Report), or as a result of an information session. The majority of comments received from the public were property specific, and usually either requesting inclusion or exclusion from a particular land use designation. Other comments included: Questions regarding the timing and cost for the provision of sanitary, water and storm sewers throughout the CMS area Whether the proposed land use designations would alleviate the red -tape associated with expanding a legal non - conforming use The need to include the required size of the public square to be provided in the Town Centre Commercial designation The revised draft plan of subdivision proposed by Bonnydon Limited referenced in Report PSD - 053 -12 was submitted as input into the Secondary Pan process. Within the Town Centre it proposes medium density street townhouses, an apartment block and future development lands. Bonnydon is opposed to recognition of any environmental features for protection. Since the release of the proposed Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan and as of the date of this report, staff have received only one written submission by Valerie Cramner on behalf of Otto Provenzano. The submission is supportive of the proposed Secondary Plan and Official Plan amendment. 5.6 Agency Comments A number of comments were received from the Regional Municipality of Durham, Clarington's Engineering Services Department, CLOCA and the Clarington Heritage Committee throughout the CMS project. A draft of the_ Secondary Plan was circulated to the Region of Durham and CLOCA following the Public Open House in June 2012. With respect to the June 2012 version of the Secondary Plan CLOCA reviewed, they noted that their Natural Heritage System is consistent with the areas identified as EPA in the draft Secondary Plan, with the exception of the area within the "Town Centre Precinct ". CLOCA acknowledges that the policies make reference to the environmental protection area in this area as being conceptual. However, the mapping of an environmental protection area should represent the best available information. As a result, CLOCA recommended that the CLOCA's NHS mapping for the Black Creek Watershed be used to identify the EPA in the "Town Centre ". 5.7 Staff Comments VACAM The Engineering Services Department has provided comments on a draft of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Secondary Plan. Most importantly they stress that the construction of Sandringham Drive, to provide the continuous link between Trulls and Courtice Roads. Sandringham is identified as a collector road, and is intended to provide a secondary east -west link south of and parallel to Hwy. 2, which is absolutely essential in order for the Municipality's transportation goals and objectives to be met in Courtice. Engineering Services has also noted that in addition to pedestrian activity, a reference to cycling be included-in the goals and, objectives, that cycling and transit be included in the Transportation Objectives and that they would not support proposed policy which states "the Municipality may allow for a reduction in the number of required parking spaces where bicycle parking facilities are provided ". While we would like to see every effort made to encourage people to bike to work and other destinations, there is no guarantee that they will, particularly in inclement weather. 6.0 DISCUSSION 6.1 The Official Plan Amendment presented in Attachment 1 to staff report PSD- 052 -12 has been prepared with the assistance of the public, landowners and commenting agencies. It is prepared in keeping with the new Provincial and Regional policies for growth management such as intensification, pedestrian and transit supportive development and'place making. 6.2 Some land at the southeast quadrant of Trulls and Durham Highway 2 have been designated Special Study Area because they have been identified in background studies (RTWMP, the BFHWMP and the Natural Heritage Evaluation), as having environmentally sensitive features. These lands are also the subject of an application that has been inactive for some time. A recently revised plan of subdivision by Bonnydon is also the subject of a public meeting. The limits of the lands to be designated Environmental Protection and Town Centre Commercial will be `determined through further environmental studies and through existing and future planning applications. 6.3 The redevelopment possibilities of the Courtice Main Street are dependant upon the provision of regional infrastructure, market forces and upon the level of collaboration between the multiple land owners. 6.4 The Urban Design Guidelines contained in Appendix 1 to the proposed Secondary Plan (Attachment 1 to PSD- 052 -12) and the complementary land use standards are intended to ensure that development within the CMS maintains a consistent, high quality image and sense of place, suitable to the scale and character of the built and natural environment of the area. REPORT NO.: PSD- 052 -12 PAGE 18 7.0 CONCLUSION The purpose of this staff report and the associated public meeting is to receive input on the proposed amendments to the Clarington Official Plan to implement the Draft Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan. Given that comments have not been received from all agencies, it is appropriate to have the Draft Official Plan Amendment be finalized having consideration for public and agency comments. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: X Promoting economic development Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington X Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Carlos Salazar, Manager of Community Planning and Lisa Backus, Senior Planner Attachments: Attachment 1 — Draft Clarington Official Plan Amendment including Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan Contact: Oh behalf of: Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission No. Robert Owen W 120 -C 17- Dec -12 Regarding Roy Nichols Motors (2728 Courtice Road) and 1719 and 1721 Durham Highway 2. Staff explained the proposed policies for the existing car dealership and the two adjacent No action recommended Verbal 30- Nov -12 Mr. Owen inquired as to the proposed residential properties which is Low Rise W 121 -C 15- Jan -13 designation of the existing car dealership and High Density. This proposed designation the two adjacent properties. Mr. Owen has includes an exception policy which permits requested these properties be designated the auto dealership to remain on the current Commercial. land area. Only portions of the Courtice Main Street are intended for purely commercial development to ensure the viability of the existing commercial areas. Commercial uses are permitted in the current proposed designation however they.must be within a mixed use building. Meaghan Boisvert W1 15-C 20- Nov -12 Ms. Boisvert has a number of concerns The Region of Durham has identified No action 14- Dec -12 particularly with the Bonnydon Plan of Courtice Main Street as a Regional recommended Subdivision. She is concerned that the Corridor, thus a priority area for increased and continuing development of intensification with a prescribed minimum medium and high density housing is problematic residential density target of 60 units per net because "it brings down property values. She is hectare. Land within the corridor must be also concerned that higher density blocks are on designated, or set aside, to accommodate small lots which in turn cause parking problems. this necessary residential intensification. Regional Corridors and Regional - Centres Concern is also raised about the loss of green (Courtice Town Centre site) are the space that the residents have become appropriate locations for this residential accustomed to enjoying. Ms. Boisvert is also intensification because without supporting concerned that we continue to build houses but population, the Provincial and Regional no supporting commercial development. transit goals couldn't be met. It is equally - important to focus commercial uses to specific areas such as the existing commercial area at the west end of the Main Street and the Courtice Town Centre site at Trulls Road and Durham Highway 2 to ensure compatibility of uses. 0 CD .a 0 U D Wv o� 00 T.:3 W w Contact: Oh behalf of: Submission No. Date of Submission Details of Submission Bryce Jordan 30- Nov -12 Regarding the property at the southeast corner Halloway to Trulls Road and Durham Highway 2. The Developments Inc. submission: W118 -C ® Agrees with the Town Centre Commercial designation but objects to the Special Study Area 1 designation for a portion of the site. ® Objects to the minimum two storey building policy requirement and would prefer a minimum height requirement instead. ® Is concerned with the Study requirements of policies 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 which requires the Municipality to complete a number of studies. Instead they would prefer the studies to be completed by the proponent. Would like the opportunity to discuss these policies further. Bryce Jordan 30- Nov -12 Regarding the Bonnydon Lands located within Bonnydon Limited the Town Centre (speaking notes from W1 19-C November 26, 2012 Public Meeting) The proponent requests the subject lands be designated Medium Density Residential instead of Special Study Area 1. It is the proponent's opinion that too many years of commitment to development of the Bonnydon lands to consider any Environmental Protection on the property regardless of whether natural features may be present on the site. Staff Comments Recommendation Staff met with the proponent and his agent No action in August 2012 to discuss these policies recommended with respect to development proposal on the subject property. At the time staff committed to preparing the requisite studies in tandem with the developer preparing the requisite EIS. The tandem approach ensured that the both municipal and the proponents interests were furthered. Staff has been waiting for a response from the applicant with respect to this proposal. The minimum 2 storeys requirement is not only aimed.at accomplishing a certain building mass and height, but to ensure mixed -use development and residential intensification in accordance with the Growth Plan and the Regional Official Plan policies for this corridor. The subject lands are within the existing Courtice Town Centre and within Special Study Area 1. Until the requisite background studies and detailed land use policies formulated, the proposed Special Study Area 1 policies are appropriate. Residential is a permitted use in the Town Centre. Until the requisite studies recommended by the CLOCA and staff are completed and the Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding Bonnydon is concluded staff are not in a position to make any recommendations. No action recommended. Contact: Oh behalf of: Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission No. Marie Clair and James Stiers 26- Nov -12 The submission is concerned with the potential Policies are included into the Court ice Main No action W111 -C traffic and too many driveways along Sandringham given the Plan of Street Secondary Plan to ensure that new development recommended proposed is compatibility with the Subdivision (Bonnydon) in particular Block 19. surrounding and adjacent land uses. Larger building blocks should not look down upon single family dwellings. Until the requisite studies recommended by the CLOCA and staff are completed and the Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding Bonnydon is concluded staff are not in a position to make any recommendations. The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan John Stephenson W105 25- Nov -12 Mr. Stephenson made oral submission as No action -C November 26, 2012 GPA meeting and a has been prepared in keeping with the recommended subsequent written submission. Provincial and Regional policy direction including the intensification of corridors and Mr. Stephenson cautions that we must keep in centres. The Secondary Plan and the mind the long term global recession, global Master Development Plan have considered warming, energy supply and the ever growing the provision of multiuse paths as well as world population as we prepare the Courtice the Bus Rapid Transit lane as included in Main Street Secondary Plan. the Durham Region Arterial Design In summary, Mr. Stephenson notes that we Guidelines. should Employment opportunities, although not on ® Have fast (electric or light rail) transit, designated employment lands, are available supported by feeder transit vehicles. across the Secondary Plan Area, either in ® Provide dedicated separate bike and the Commercial Designations, or in limited pedestrian lanes capacity in the remaining designations. ® Reduce the distance between residential Employment opportunities on non - intensification areas and employment employment lands accounts for lands. approximately 48 percent of employment in ® Locate high density areas closer to the Clarington. commercial areas. ® Develop the Centres instead of The Town Centre location has been reinforcing the Corridors between designated in the Regional Official Plan centres. since 1991. ® Move the Town Centre to the southwest corner of Courtice Road and Highway 2 where it can incorporate the existing community centre and public library. Contact: Oh behalf of: Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission No. The entire Courtice Main Street Secondary Derek Baird W99-C 20- Nov -12 Regarding properties 1589, 1591, 1593, 1597, No action 1601, and 1603 Durham Highway 2. Plan Area is not intended to be a recommended Mr. Baird is concerned that the Low Rise High commercial strip. The policies allow for a mixture of uses across the Area, as well as Density Designation does not allow for enough a mix of uses on individual parcels. commercial /professional uses on the main floor Commercial uses are focused in specific of potential buildings. Mr Baird has consulted areas like the Town Centre and the Western with staff regarding the construction of a mixed Gateway. Limited retail floor space is use building with an office and gym on the main permitted in other areas. floor with residential above. He would like more flexibility for the main floor space. Staff have clarified with Mr. Baird that commercial uses are permitted within this designation, but with a limitation (20% of ground floor area) on Retail uses only Staff provided Mr. Provenzano with Tony Provenzano Verbal 19- Nov -12 Regarding 2651 Trulls Road, Courtice. No action Questions regarding the proposed designation, for this property and the properties immediately requested information. recommended to the north and immediately to the south. Questioned whether the proposed designation will restrict the types of commercial that will be permitted on_the site as a result of the proposal. The concerns expressed by the residents Bruce O'Leary and Gillian 15- Nov -12 The submission is concerned about the No action McCullough Bonnydon Plan of Subdivision in particular the construction of the remainder of Sandringham are in part a response to the proposed Plan of Subdivision (Bonnydon) which is located recommended W1 13-C Drive. The - submission questions whether or not within the Courtice Main Street Secondary the Municipality has completed a road usage Plan (Town Centre Commercial and Special study to determine the effects of connecting. Study Area 1 designations). Sandringham Drive. The resident is concerned about increased traffic volumes. Until the requisite studies recommended by the CLOCA and staff are completed and the Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding Bonnydon is concluded staff are not in a position to make any recommendations. 00 I 01 Contact: Oh behalf of: Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission No. Mr. Holliday Verbal Inquiry 13- Nov -12 Questioned whether or not the proposed Staff explained the proposed amendment No action (No number) amendment affected his land in Newcastle. does not impact his property in Newcastle. recommended. Maureen Harrison Verbal Inquiry 12- Nov -12 Questioned whether or not the proposed Staff explained the proposed amendment No action (No number) amendment affected the land_she represents in Newcastle. does not impact the properties Ms. Harrison recommended. represents in Newcastle. Staff spoke to Ms. Marsh about many of her Nancy Marsh W109 -C 10- Nov -12 Ms. Marsh has a number of concerns with not No action only the proposed plan of subdivision concerns. Ms. Marsh was using the recommended ,(Bonnydon) but also the Courtice Main Street demonstration plan (artist's rendering) from Secondary Plan. She is concerned about September 2010 as a basis for the majority parking, capacity of Lydia Trull Public School, of these questions. Staff has provided Ms. why existing developments are not shown on the Marsh with the current plans. Ms. Marsh demonstration plans, when will the apartment has also made a further written submission buildings be constructed, how many regarding the proposed Bonnydon plan of units /families in each building, and where is the subdivision. (Second Submission listed park that was to be at Trulls and Sandringham? below). She is also concerned that the public meeting is held during the day when most people work. The concerns expressed by the resident are Dave Imeson W-1 12-C 09- Nov -12 The submission requested information regarding No action the forest that he thought was designated Green also in response to the-proposed Plan of recommended. Space. He had the understanding that the area Subdivision (Bonnydon) which is located had a high water table. within the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan (Town Centre Commercial and Special The submission wanted to know what he and the Study Area 1 designations). other concerned residents can do to prolong or stop development within the area. Until the requisite studies recommended by the CLOCA and staff are completed and the Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding Bonnydon is concluded staff are not in a position to make any recommendations. Contact: Oh behalf of: Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission No. In early versions of the Secondary Plan,. Valerie Cranmer Valerie Cranmer & 9- Nov -12 The policies and designations regarding the subject lands are_ supported and Council is No action Associates encouraged to proceed with the adoption of the the subject property was not included in the Town Centre Commercial designation. recommended Otto Provenzano W96 Secondary Plan and the related Official Plan Given the range of uses permitted in the -C Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines. Town Centre Commercial designation it is Olaf Rudolph W110 -C 9- Nov -12 Residents are concerned about the forested the most a ro riate choice. The concerns expressed by the residents - No action Robert Sell wetland located in the Town Centre. They have requested that the land on the south side of are in part a response to the proposed Plan of Subdivision (Bonnydon) which is located recommended. W1 17-C Tim Teasdale Sandringham be designated Environmental within the Courtice Main Street Secondary W98-C Protection similar to the north side of Plan (Town Centre Commercial and Special Brian Errey Sandringham. It is noted that the Province has Study Area 1 designations). instructed Council to consider both intensification W100 -C David Kennedy and natural heritage when reviewing the entire Until the-requisite studies recommended by W101 -C area. First and foremost the natural heritage - the CLOCA and staff are completed and the Maher Ziadeh should be protected then the remaining lands be Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding W102 -C developed to create a walkable, intensified and Bonnydon is concluded staff are not in a Jay Davidson complete community. Provincial policy should not be twisted and abused to allow natural position to make any recommendations. W103 -C heritage features found in an Environmental Melissa Behr Protection Area to be turned into pavement. The W104 -C Bonnydon subdivision applicant should be Clint Van ,otter instructed that under no circumstances should W1 06-C any alterations be made to the area in dispute. Leo & Gwyneth Bryant W107 -C Florence Alexander- Parray W1 08-C Brian Nicholl W1 16-C Nancy Marsh W109 -C Contact: Oh behalf of: Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission No. Adam Thompson Novatech 15- Aug -12 At a meeting with Staff on August 15, 2012, The extent of the EP designation on the No further action Engineering Novatech conveyed a number of concerns with the Draft Secondary Plan dated June 18, 2012 property was modified and is in keeping with site - specific Environmental Impact recommended Consultants TDL Group Including: Study recommendations Verbal The extent of the EP designation on their Tim The minimum 2 storeys requirement is not Horton's property located at the c/o Centerfield only aimed at accomplishing a certain Drive and Highway 2; building mass and height, but to ensure mixed -use development and residential Minimum building heights should be in the intensification in accordance with the zoning by -law and not the OP; Growth Plan and the Regional Official Plan policies for this corridor. Concerned that the prerequisite of a Comprehensive Development and Phasing Plan for Town Centre area is too drastic in that it may prevent interim small scale commercial development in the Town Centre area. MMM Group Limited 31- Jul -12 Regarding 1540 Durham Highway 2 (Former The site's location and existing No further action EFS Investments Hilltop Restaurant property). characteristics deems it more suitable for recommended Inc. Request made on behalf of the owner of that the less intensive commercial use in a form that is more compatible with its immediate W93 -C designation be changed to permit a broader surroundings. W1 14-C range of retail and service uses. Also requesting that the site permit residential uses, but not Site specific provisions have already been mandate them. included in the Secondary Plan to allow a number of uses, retail, service and The draft Secondary Plan does not go far residential either as stand alone or part of a enough in addressing the evolution of the street mixed use building. from a predominantly automobile- oriented space, to amore complete street, and request that the municipality must be pro- active in reducing the minimum parking rates for commercial uses where there is shared parking arrangements and on- street parking. Requests stronger pedestrian connection from adjacent residential neighbourhoods located north of Durham Highway 2 to reduce automobile usage and to contribute towards creation of a more "complete street'. Contact: Oh behalf of: Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission No. 1701 Durham Highway 2 is significantly Heather Sessions, Richard Gay 21- Jun -12 Concerned that the Draft Secondary Plan shows No action Holdings Ltd. that 1697 Durham Highway 2 is within the Town Centre Commercial Area, but the adjacent lot shallower than the adjacent 1697 Durham Highway 2. To 1701 recommended W92 -C; W37 -C 1702 (now 1701) Durham Highway 2 is in the add to the Town Centre could potentially set a precedent for Medium Density Residential area, although both the remaining properties further east to properties are in the same ownership. Ms. follow suit, which is not desirable in view of Sessions requests that 1702 (now 1701) their comparatively shallow lot depth. Durham Highway 2 be included in the Town Centre Commercial area to allow for the combined development of the two lots. Marcel Provenzano Otto Provenzano 20- Jun -12 Request that "Town Centre Commercial' area be Staff supported the addition of these lands No further action Verbal extended_. northwards to include lands north of Highway 2 because it is immediately across from to the "Town Centre Commercial' area. 'Future land uses should integrate with the recommended the Town Centre. A commercial development Town Centre as a whole as well as the can be better integrated with the town centre integration with the Black Creek to the uses to the south and the open space system to north. the north. Staff has considered these submissions and Cindy Bosy W95 -C; Verbal 20- Jun -12 Regarding 1690 Durham Highway 2. No further action Request that Secondary Plan and zoning permit have included 1690 Durham Highway 2 into the Town Centre Commercial designation. recommended the existing single storey home at 1690 Highway 2 be used for office use. The site is isolated and the adjacent, land owner to the west would have little or no interest to acquire 1690 because of its limited redevelopment potential. The site already has sufficient lot frontage (approx. 80 m) but the proposed policies of having a minimum height of 2 storeys and a mixed use building is too restrictive to make redevelopment possible. Marcel Provenzano Provenzano 20 -JunA2 Request that "Town Centre Commercial' area be Staff supports the addition of these lands to No action .Otto Verbal extended northwards to include lands north of Highway 2 because it is immediately across from the "Town Centre Commercial' area. Future recommended the Town Centre. A commercial development land uses should integrate with the Town Centre as a whole as well as the can be better integrated with the town centre integration with the Black Creek to the uses to the south and the open space system to north. the north. Contact: Oh behalf of: Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Submission No., Adam Thompson 01- Nov -10 Express opinion that an Official Plan is not an The Secondary Plan no longer contains No action Novatech Engineering appropriate tool to prohibit drive - through facilities. Drive through facilities and stacking prohibitions on drive through facilities. Prohibitions on land uses will however be recommended Consultants lanes can be regulated through zoning by -law contained in the implementing zoning by- TDL Group and /or urban design guidelines and through site law. W52 -C plan control. Novatech, on behalf of their client, object to the prohibition of drive through facilities in Courtice West Gateway Precinct as set out in the CMS Master Development Plan Report and request that the prohibition be removed. Kurt Franklin Weston Consulting 01-May-10 Regarding 1613 Durham Highway 2. Medium Density Residential permits a No action Group Requesting that a mix of uses be permitted on mixture of uses. Retail is limited to 20% of the ground floor area. recommended First Tech the subject lands. Mechanical W38 -C Attachment 4 To Report PSD- 009 -13 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ' BY -LAW NO, 2013- being a by -law to. adopt Amendment No. 89 to the Clarington Official Plan WHEREAS section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c, P.13, as amended, authorizes municipalities to pass by -laws for the adoption of official plans and amendments thereto; and WHEREAS section 26 of the Planning Act requires that the Council of a municipality that has adopted an official plan to update it not less frequently than every five years; and WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to update the Clarington Official Plan to, amongst other matters, incorporate a Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. That Amendment No. 89 to the Clarington Official Plan, being the attached Explanatory Text and Maps, is hereby adopted. 2. This By -law shall come into force and take effect on the date of passing. BY -LAW passed this 28th day of January, 2013. Adrian Foster, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk 1,32 1 x A I x Meeting GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 21, 2013 Resolution #: By -law #: Report EGD- 002 -13 File #: call! 201 60 411, M r , 111 `\! 0 It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report EGD -002 -13 be received for information. Submitted by: ASC /bb Reviewed b�% C^ Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623 -3379 F (905)623 -1824 1 REPORT NO.: EGD-002-13 PAGE 2 Y lil; f 1.1 With respect to the Building Permit Activity for the month of DECEMBER 2012, Staff wish to highlight the following statistics for the information of Committee and Council. IA 2012 2011 BUILDING NUMBER OF VALUE OF NUMBER OF VALUE OF % CHANGE OF CATEGORY PERMITS CONSTRUCTION PERMITS CONSTRUCTION VALUE 2012 -2011 Residential 56 $11,375,764 181 $54,603,936 -79.2% Industrial 3 $708,712 0 $0 N/A Government 1 $3,700,000 0 $0 N/A Commercial 3 $385,000 5 $7,745,000 -95.0% Institutional 2 $109,500 0 $0 N/A Agricultural 0 $0 0 $0 N/A Demolition 0 $0 1 $0 N/A TOTAL 65 $16,278,976 187 $62,348,936 -73.9% IA 2012 2011 BUILDING CATEGORY NUMBER OF PERMITS VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION NUMBER OF PERMITS VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION % CHANGE OF VALUE 2012 -2011 Residential 861 $163,432,307 1,037 $237,405,670 -31.2% Industrial 24 $83,302,759 15 $53,971,838 54.3% Government 9 $3,801,442 6 $486,000 682.2% Commercial 70 $20,629,852 61 $28,223,114 -26.9% Institutional 16 $17,407,092 21 $4,355,200 299.7% Agricultural 14 $964,578 16 $2,856,216 -66.2% Demolition 62 $0 32 $0 N/A TOTAL 1,056 $289,538,030 1,188 $327,298,038 - 11.5% IA REPORT NO.: EOD- 002 -13 17i - l —I 1.2 With respect to building permit activities (over $250,000) and large residential building permit activities, the details are provided as follows: Owner / Applicant Constructi ®n Type Locati ®n Value MUNICIPALITY OF Fire Hall 3333 Highway 2, Clarice $3,700,000 CLARINGTON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY Shell Boiler Enclosure 72 Osborne Road, Courtice $609,162 OF DURHAM and Platforms VALIANT RENTAL INC Alterations — Restaurant 2378 Highway 2, Bowmanville $300,000 Thai Hotspot Asian �i� REPORT NO.: EOD -002 -13 The following is a comparison of the types of dwelling units issued for the month of DECEMBER" and "YEAR TO DATE ". Dwelling Unit Type "DECEMBER" 2012 1 "DECEMBER" Apartment 2% 12 $50,00 0,000 - -__ Single $40,00 0,000 �. Detached $30,00 0,000 29% $20,00 0,000 4� $10,000,000 $ $0 2 2012 2011 Semi- Value - Detached 5% 27 Townhouse 64% '? Single Detached 12 , Semi-Detached 2 Townhouse 27 oApartment 1 PAGE 4. Dwelling Unit Type "YEAR TO DATE 2012" 13 Apartment 3% 108 - - -- Townhouse 20% 327 t Single Detached 61% 88 Semi - Detached FJSingle Detached 327 16% Sem i- Detached 88 Townhouse108 oApartment 13 The following is a historical comparison of the building permits issued for the month of "DECEMBER" and "YEAR TO DATE" for a three year period. Historical Data for Month of "DECEMBER" $70,000,000 $60,00 0,000 $50,00 0,000 $40,00 0,000 $30,00 0,000 $20,00 0,000 $10,000,000 $ $0 2012 2011 2010 Value $16,278,976 $62,348,936 9 -4 Historical Data "YEAR TO DATE" $350,000,000 $300,000,000 $250,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 $0 2012 2011 2010 Value $289,538,030 $327,298,038 $203,187,437 $ $10,272,028 $0 2012 2011 2010 Value $289,538,030 $327,298,038 $203,187,437 EPO - Oi F -D-1 i _ 2012 2011 December Year to Date December Year to Date PERMIT FEES $ 93,059 $ 1,809,226 $ 385,942 $ 2,190,629 9 -5 2012 2012 2011 2011 December Year to Date December Year to Date Year to Date Building Inspections 450 Single Detached 7,606 391 6,080 Plumbing & Heating Inspections 608 527 9,098 494 2 7,050 Pool Enclosure Inspections 1 66 1 66 TOTAL 1,059 12 16,770 886 Apartments 13,196 9 -5 2012 2011 December Year to Date December Year to Date Single Detached 12 327 111 527 Semi - Detached 2 88 22 110 Townhouse 27 108 12 137 Apartments 1 13 83 89 TOTAL 42 536 228 863 9 -5 REPORT NO.: EGD- 002 -13 PAGE 6 YEAR. 2012 (to end of 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 AREA December) Eowmanville 291 360 282 98 340 451 609 307 587 468 345 Courtice 1,79 312 236 113 134 82 126 241 173 180 133 Newcastle 33 165 37 24 60 77 84 202 191 123 131 Wilmot Creek 2 5 8 9 30 16 15 15 25 29 38 Orono 1 1 1 0 2 1 1 1 2 0 1 Darlington 6 5 8 6 10 6 7 14 15 13 17 Clarke 10 8 6 11 5 11 12 13 10 16 15 Burketon 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 Enfield 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Enniskillen 3 0 3 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 Hampton 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 Haydon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kendal 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 Kirby 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Leskard 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Maple Grove 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Mitchell Corners 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Newtonville 6 3 7 5 7 2 1 2 4 5 3 3 Solina 3 1 1 5 0 6 3 3 3 3 1 Tyrone 0 1 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 3 9 TOTALS 536 863 593 274 593 655 861 802 1,015 843 701 �II� 2. CONCURRENCE -Not Applicable CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN - Not Applicable Staff Contact: Rick Pigeon, Chief Building Official y Date: JANUARY 21, 2013 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: OPD- 001 -13 File #: Subject: CEMETERY TARIFF OF RATES FOR 2013 AND 2014 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: THAT Report OPD- 001 -13 be received; 2. THAT the proposed tariff of rates as outlined in Attachment No. 2 Schedules A and B to Report OPD- 001 -13 be approved for the years 2013 and 2014; and 3. THAT the draft by -law Attachment No.3 to OPD- 001 -13, being a by -law to amend By -law 2012 -061, be approved. Submitted by: e ILL _ d Horvath . B.A., R.D.M.R., R.R.F.A. Director of Operations BG /cv Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 10 -1 1. BACKGROUND The Operations Department currently maintains three active cemeteries, Bowmanville, Bondhead, and St. George's. The proposed tariff of fees and rates identifies the fees that are charged for interment rights and cemetery services until the current term end of this council. Council has previously approved these rate changes in 2011 with Report OPD -005- 11, but due to the introduction of the new Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002 (FBCSA) all previous approvals were null and void and needed to be re- approved, which was reapproved again in 2012 along with a new Cemetery By -Law in report OPD- 007 -12. The interment rights and cemetery services include plot, lot, and niche purchases, interments, disinterments, installation of foundations, headstones /footstones, and other administrative costs as outlined. The FBCSA states that every cemetery owner who sells, assigns or transfers interment rights shall establish a trust fund for the purpose of providing money for the care and maintenance of the cemetery. The perpetual care fund, according to the Act, is used for the upkeep of the cemetery, the markers, and all the structures in the cemetery. Forty percent of all fees collected are placed in this fund. Staff continues to review existing fees and services as well as comparing these to our neighbouring Municipalities, and is again recommending a multi -year fee schedule ending with the current term of Council. The current 2012 tariff of rates is provided as Attachment No. 1. The 2013 increase would take effect immediately upon Council approval. The following year's increases will take effect on January 1St, 2014, The FBCSA does not require automatic filing of price lists or approval from the Ministry of Consumer Services. 2. CONCURRENCE This report has been reviewed by the Municipal Clerk, who concurs with the recommendations. 10 -2 REPORT NO.: OPD- 001 -13 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN PAGE 3 The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the following priorities of the Strategic Plan: Promoting economic development X Maintaining financial stability Connecting Clarington Promoting green initiatives Investing in infrastructure . Showcasing our community Not in conformity with Strategic Plan Staff Contact: Bob Genosko, Operations Supervisor Attachments: Attachment 1 - Current Cemetery Tariff of Rates 2012 Attachment 2 - Cemetery Tariff of Rates Schedules A and B Attachment 3 - By -Law to amend By -law 2012 -061 10 -3 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 TO REPORT NO. OPD- 001 -13 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON SCHEDULE "A" TO BY -LAW 2012 -061 CEMETERIES - TARIFF OF RATES SALE OF PLOTS Type of Lot Dimension Bowmanville Dimension Bondhead 40% Perpetual Care Rate Rate (does not include applicable taxes) Single TX 9' TX 9' $511.24 $1,278.11 Bab land 1.5'X 3' 1.5'X 3' $178.94 $447.34 Cremation 2'X 2' 2'X 2' $178.94 $447.34 SALE OF CREMATION NICHES Columbarium Niche Size 15 % Perpetual Care Rate Rate (does not include applicable taxes Single (including 12" X 12" X 12" $153.37 $1,022.48 Plaque) $255.63 Niche Wall $127.81 Double (including 12" X 12" X 12" $230.14 $1,533.72 Plague) $127.81 Disinterment (child) including reburial at same $656.97 INTERMENT 4. DISINTERMENT CHARGES .Rate (does not include applicable taxes Adult - Sin le Depth $702.97 Adult - Double Depth $881.89 Infant / Child $255.63 Cremation $255.63 Niche Wall $127.81 4. DISINTERMENT CHARGES 5. HOLIDAY AND OTHER SURCHARGES Rate (does not include applicable Monument foundation flat fee taxes Disinterment (adult) including reburial at the $1,164.63 same location or at another location in the same $76.44 cemetery $231.72 Disinterment (adult) including reburial at same. $985.45 rave or different cemetery $87.20 Disinterment (child) including burial at another ., $732.21 location in the same cemetery. $127.81 Disinterment (child) including reburial at same $656.97 rave or different cemetery Disinterment (infant / cremation) including $316.53 reburial at another location in the same cemetery Disinterment (infant/ cremation) including $216.20 reburial at same grave or different cemetery 5. HOLIDAY AND OTHER SURCHARGES MONUMENT FOUNDATIONS AND SETTING MARKERS Rate (does not include applicable Monument foundation flat fee taxes Interment on Saturday, Sunday and Statutory $359.54 Holidays fee is additional $76.44 Disinterment for double depth burial (fee is $231.72 additional Rental for lowering Device, set up and dressing $87.20 Provincial License Fee (except for cremation $11.00 Cremation Interment on Saturday, Sunday and $127.81 Statutory Holidays fee is additional MONUMENT FOUNDATIONS AND SETTING MARKERS ADMINISTRATIVE Transfer Fee Rate (does not include applicable taxes Monument foundation flat fee $299.82 Flat Marker Foundations flat fee $181.57 Cremation / Baby Markers flat fee $76.44 Removal of Monuments $57.35 ADMINISTRATIVE Transfer Fee $21.34 -Duplicate or Replacement Certificate $21.34 Third Party Sale Transfer $21.34 Transfer Back to Municipality $21.34 8. PERPETUAL CARE 10 -4 Rate (does not include applicable taxes Headstone Maintenance $100.00 Footstone Maintenance $50.00 10 -4 ATTACHMENT NO. 2 TO REPORT OPD- 001 -13 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW-2013- CEMETERIES - PROPOSED TARIFF OF RATES FOR 2013 SALE OF PLOTS Type of Lot Dimension Bowmanville Dimension Bondhead 40% Perpetual Care Rate Rate (does not include applicable taxes) Single TX 9' 3'X 9' $536.80 $1,342.01 Bab land 1.5 'X 3' 1.5 'X 3' $187.88 $469.71 Cremation 2'X 2' 2'X 2' $187.88 $469.71 SALE OF CREMATION NICHES Columbarium Niche Size 15 % Perpetual Care Rate Rate (does not include applicable taxes Single (including 12" X 12" X 12" $161.04 $1,073.60 Plaque) $268.41 Niche Wall $134.20 Double (including 12" X 12" X 12" $241.64 $1,610.41 Plaque) $699,92 location or different cemetery INTERMENT 4. DISINTERMENT CHARGES Rate (does not include applicable taxes Adult - Sin le Depth $738.11 Adult - Double Depth $925,98 Infant / Child $268.41 Cremation $268.41 Niche Wall $134.20 4. DISINTERMENT CHARGES 5. HOLIDAY AND OTHER SURCHARGES Rate (does not include applicable Monument foundation flat fee taxes Disinterment (adult) including burial at another $1,222.86 location in the same cemetery $80.26 Disinterment (adult) for burial at same location or $1,034.72 at different cemetery Disinterment (child) including burial at another $768.83 location in the same cemetery $11.00 Disinterment (child) including burial at same $699,92 location or different cemetery Disinterment (infant / cremation) including burial , $332.35 at another location in the same cemetery Disinterment (infant / cremation) including burial $227.01 at same location or different cemetery 5. HOLIDAY AND OTHER SURCHARGES 6. MONUMENT FOUNDATIONS AND SETTING MARKERS Rate (does not include applicable Monument foundation flat fee taxes Interment on Saturday, Sunday and Statutory $377.51 Holidays fee is additional $80.26 Disinterment for double depth burial (fee is $243.31 additional Rental for lowering Device, set up and dressing $91.56 Provincial License Fee (except for cremation $11.00 Cremation Interment on Saturday, Sunday and $134.20 Statuto Holidays fee is additional 6. MONUMENT FOUNDATIONS AND SETTING MARKERS ADMINISTRATIVE Transfer Fee Rate (does not include applicable taxes Monument foundation flat fee $314.82 Flat Marker Foundations flat fee $190.65 Cremation / Baby Markers flat fee $80.26 Removal of Monuments $60.22 ADMINISTRATIVE Transfer Fee $21.34 Duplicate or Replacement Certificate $21.34 Third Party Sale Transfer $21.34 Transfer Back to Municipality $21.34 PERPETUAL CARE 10 -5 Rate (does not include applicable taxes Headstone Maintenance $100.00 Footstone Maintenance $50.00 10 -5 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON SCHEDULE "B" TO BY -LAW 2013 - CEMETERIES - PROPOSED TARIFF OF RATES FOR 2014 SALE OF PLOTS Type of Lot Dimension Bowmanvilie Dimension Bondhead 40% Perpetual Care Rate Rate (does not include applicable taxes) Single TX 9' 3'X 9' $563.64 $1,409.11 Bab land 1.5 'X 3' 1.5 'X 3' $197.28 $493.19 Cremation 2'X 2' 2'X 2' $197.28 $493.19 SALE OF CREMATION NICHES Coiumbarium Niche Size 15 % Perpetual Care Rate Rate (does not include applicable taxes Single (including 12 "X 12 "X 12" $169.09 $1,127.28 Plaque) $281.83 Niche Wall $140.91 Double (including 12" X 12" X 12" $253.72 $1,690.93 Plaque) $724.31 location or different cemetery INTERMENT DISINTERMENT CHARGES Rate (does not include applicable taxes Adult - Single Depth $775.02 Adult - Double Depth $972,28 Infant / Child $281.83 Cremation $281.83 Niche Wall $140.91 DISINTERMENT CHARGES HOLIDAY AND OTHER SURCHARGES Rate (does not include applicable Monument foundation flat fee taxes Disinterment (adult) including burial at another $1,284.00 location in the same cemetery $84.27 Disinterment (adult) including burial at same $1,086.46 location or different cemetery Disinterment (child) including burial at another $807.27 location in the same cemetery $11.00 Disinterment (child) including burial at same $724.31 location or different cemetery Disinterment (infant/ cremation) including burial $348.97 at another location in the same cemetery Disinterment (infant/ cremation) including burial $238.36 at same location or different cemetery HOLIDAY AND OTHER SURCHARGES MONUMENT FOUNDATIONS AND SETTING MARKERS Rate (does not include applicable Monument foundation flat fee taxes Interment on Saturday, Sunday and Statutory $396.39 Holidays fee is additional $84.27 Disinterment for double depth burial (fee is $255.48 additional Rental for lowering Device, set up and dressinq $96.13 Provincial License Fee (except for cremation $11.00 Cremation Interment on. Saturday, Sunday and $140.91 Statutory Holidays fee is additional MONUMENT FOUNDATIONS AND SETTING MARKERS ADMINISTRATIVE Transfer Fee Rate (does not include applicable taxes Monument foundation flat fee $330.56 Flat Marker Foundations flat fee $200,18 Cremation / Baby Markers flat fee $84.27 Removal of Monuments $63.23 ADMINISTRATIVE Transfer Fee $21.34 Duplicate or Replacement Certificate $21.34 Third Party Sale Transfer $21.34 Transfer Back to Municipality $21.34 PERPETUAL CARE 10 °6 Rate (does not include applicable taxes Headstone Maintenance $100.00 Footstone Maintenance $50.00 10 °6 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 TO REPORT NO. OPD- 001 -13 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY -LAW 2013 - Being a by -law to provide for the Tariff of Rates for 2013 and 2014, maintenance, management, regulation and control of the cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington. WHEREAS the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act 2002 is the legislation that regulates the bereavement sector which came into effect July 12012; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. THAT By -law 2012 -061 is hereby amended by substituting Section A attached thereto with Schedules A and B attached to this by -law. 2. THAT this by -law shall take effect on the date of approval by the Municipality of Clarington Council. BY -LAW read a first time this day of 2013. BY -LAW read a second time this day of 2013. BY -LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 2013. Adrian Foster, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk 10 -7 Clarington EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 21, 2013 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: ESD- 001 -13 File #: Subiect: MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - December 2012 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report ESD- 001 -13 be received for information. 91-1 t ) " Submitted by: �- Reviewed by Gord Weir, Director of Emergency Services GW /mb Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 11 -1 REPORT NO.: ESD- 001 -13 1. BACKGROUND PAGE 2 Report ESD- 001 -13 covers the month of December 2012 and is intended to provide Council with relevant, timely information on the activity of the Emergency and Fire Services Department, 2. COMMENTS The Department responded to 294 calls during this period and recorded, total fire losses of $25,800. Attachment # 1 provides December's monthly summary of: • public education and enforcement activity • fulltime suppression staffing of 4 or more on a truck • station responses and call types . • major occupancy type fires and major occupancy type fire response data • a description of major occupancy types and call types 3. CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Mark Berney, Deputy Fire Chief Attachments: Attachment #1 — Activity Report — December List of Interested Parties: None 11 -2 Attachment # 1 to Report ESD- 001 -13 EMERGENCY and FIRE SERVICES ACTIVITY REPORT REPORT PERIOD: December 1,2012 00:00:00hrs - December 31, 2012 23:59:59hrs 111ISt1�RESIONST FFN��IMMAIY THE PERCENTAGE OFTIME PUMPER TRUCKS WERE STAFFED WITH 4 OR MORE FULLTIME 80.60% FIREFIGHTERS (Pumper 1 - Bowmanville, Pumper 4 - Courtice) 2012 STATION 2 STATION 3 2011 STATION 5 ACTIVITY THIS PERIOD TO DATE THIS PERIOD TO DATE STATION TOURS 1 36 0 31 SCHOOL VISITS 2 63 0 12 FIRE SAFETY HOUSE VISITS 0 27 0 11 PUBLIC EVENTS 0 48 1 33 SAFETY LECTURES 3 37 2_ 45 EXTINGUISHER TRAINING 0 12 0 8 FIRE TRUCK VISITS 0 7 0 6 111ISt1�RESIONST FFN��IMMAIY THE PERCENTAGE OFTIME PUMPER TRUCKS WERE STAFFED WITH 4 OR MORE FULLTIME 80.60% FIREFIGHTERS (Pumper 1 - Bowmanville, Pumper 4 - Courtice) 2012 STATION 2 STATION 3 2011 STATION 5 THIS THIS Bowmanville Newcastle Orono ACTIVITY Enniskillen TO DATE THIS THIS PERIOD TO DATE PERIOD 148 FIRE INSPECTIONS 21 265 19 252 COMPLAINT 1 53 1717 10 105 INSPECTIONS 145 3396. FIRE SAFETY PLAN 1 55 2 36 REVIEW PLANS REVIEW 2 121 0 98 SITE VISITS 6 95 7 92 AFL RESIDENTIAL VISITS 0 536 0 457 PART 1 TICKETS ISSUED 0 0 0 0 PART 3 FIRE CODE 0 0 0 3 CHARGES FIRE INVESTIGATION 0 30 5 33 111ISt1�RESIONST FFN��IMMAIY THE PERCENTAGE OFTIME PUMPER TRUCKS WERE STAFFED WITH 4 OR MORE FULLTIME 80.60% FIREFIGHTERS (Pumper 1 - Bowmanville, Pumper 4 - Courtice) 11 -3 STATION 1 STATION 2 STATION 3 STATION 4 STATION 5 THIS Bowmanville Newcastle Orono Courtice Enniskillen MONTH THIS 148 46 12 76 12 294 PERIOD TO DATE 1717 431 218 885 145 3396. 11 -3 2012 Attachment # 1 to Report ESD- 001 -13 2011 THIS PERIOD TO DATE TOTALS,,, 294 3396 FIRES 8 104 OUTDOOR, NO LOSS FIRES 4 101 NON',FIRE CALLS 282 2972 BURNING (controlled) 2 116 CO FALSE CALL 10 164 FALSE FIRE CALLS 32 335 MEDICAL CALLS 148 1679 OTHER CALLS 26 270 PRE -FIRE CONDITION CALLS 3 48 PUBLIC HAZARD CALLS 15 153 RESCUE CALLS 46 426 Attachment # 1 to Report ESD- 001 -13 2011 THIS PERIOD TO DATE 319 3474 12 100 6 72 301 3302 0 90 25 195 33 327 142 1805 31 239 7 59 16 146 47 441 OCCUPANCY TYPE # OF CALLS EST. LOSS GROUP A - ASSEMBLY 0 0 GROUP B - CARE and DETENTION 1 1000 GROUP C - RESIDENTIAL 3 4300 GROUP D - BUSINESS AND PERSONAL SERVICES 0 0 GROUP E - MERCANTILE 0 0 GROUP F - INDUSTRIAL 0 0 STRUCTURES /PROPERTIES NOT CLASSIFIED BY O.B.C. 0 0 VEHICLES 4 20500 5:50 TOTALS 8 $25,800 T=om° , � ��-=, y�MAJ �, OR�OCC�UP��NCY�TYPE�FIRE�RESPONSE�DATfA���� "� �ti � �� � DATE TIME OCCUPANCY 1ST TRUCK FIREFIGHTERS STANDBY FULL -TIME TYPE FIREFIGHTERS ON SCENE FIREFIGHTERS CALLBACK Dec -02 5:50 Group B 4 4 Not called In Not Required Dec -11 15:13 Group B 4 7 3 Not Required Dec -21 13:32 Group C 4 4 Not called In Dec -26 11:03 Group B 4 17 12 Not Required 11 -4 Attachment # 1 to Report ESD- 001 -13 _ gESC OF M7aJ . ESOR OCCUPAYTYPRIPTION , Group A: Assembly occupancy units. Assembly occupancies means the occupancy or the use of a building, or part thereof., be for gathering of persons for civic, political, travel, religious, social, educational, recreational, or like purposes, or for the consumption of food or drink. i.e. Production /Viewing Performing Arts, Museum /Art Gallery /Auditorium, Recreation /Sports Facilities, Education Facilities, Transportation Facilities, Other Assemblies, Arenas /Swimming Pools, and Participating /Viewing Open Air Facilities. Group B: Care or Detention occupancy units. Care or detention occupancy means the occupancy or use of a building, or part thereof, be for persons who (a) are dependent on others to release security devices to permit egress, (b) receive special care and treatment, or (c) receive supervisory care i.e. Persons under restraint facilities, persons under supervisory care facilities, care facilities, group /retirement homes Group C: Residential occupancy units. Residential occupancy means the occupancy or use of a building, or part thereof, by means for whom sleeping accommodation is provided but who are not harbored or detained to receive medical care or treatment or are not involuntarily detained. i.e. Detached /Semi /Attached Residential, Dual Residential /Business, Rooming /Boarding, Multi Unit Dwelling, Hotel /Motel /Lodging, Other Residential Group D: Business and Personal Services units. Business or personal services occupancy means the occupancy or use of a building, or part thereof, for the transaction of business or the rendering or receiving of professional or personal services. i.e. Business and Personal Services Group E: Mercantile occupancy units. Mercantile occupancy means the occupancy or use of a building, or part thereof, for the displaying or selling of retail goods, wares, or merchandise. i.e. Food /Beverage Sales, Department Store /Catalogue /Mail Outlet, Specialty Stores, Other Mercantile Group F: Industrial occupancy units. Industrial occupancy means the occupancy or use of a building, *or part thereof, for the assembling, fabricating, manufacturing, processing, repairing or storing of goods and materials. i.e. Vehicle sales /service, Utilities, Manufacturing or Processing Facilities, Storage Facilities, Other Industrial Facilities Structures /Properties not classified by the O.B.C.: Mines or Wells, Transportation /Communication Facilities, Open (outdoor) Storage, Miscellaneous Structures and Property, Structures classed under the National Farm Building Code. Vehicles: Road Vehicles, Rail Vehicles, Watercraft, Aircraft, Miscellaneous /Specialty Vehicles 11 -5 Attachment # 1 to Report ESD- 001 -13 DESCRIPTION.,OF CALL TYPES Fire and Explosions: Instance or destructive and uncontrolled burning involving structures, vehicles and open area fires, including explosion of combustible solids, liquids or gasses which may or may not have resulted in a dollar loss or an explosion or rupture as a result of pressure, no fire. Outdoor, No Loss Fires: Uncontrolled fires, outdoors, that did not result in a loss, injury or fatality and is not suspected to be caused by arson, vandalism or children playing. Pre Fire Conditions: Incidents with no fire that involve heat or potential pre fire conditions e.g. pot on stove, cooking - smoke or steam, lightning, fireworks. Burning (controlled): Complaint call related to outdoor controlled burning, authorized or unauthorized. Fire Department did not take suppression action. False Fire Call: Alarm activation or fire call that when investigated, is determined to be as a result of equipment failure, malicious /prank, perceived emergency, accidental activation of alarm by a person. CO (carbon monoxide) False Call: a call where it is determined that the detection equipment malfunctioned or there was a perceived emergency - no CO leak. Public Hazard Call: Includes a response for spills and leaks of a hazardous product such as natural gas, propane, refrigerant, miscellaneous /unknown, gasoline or fuel, toxic chemical, radio - active material, power lines down or arcing, bomb, explosive removal standby, CO (carbon monoxide) or other public hazard. Rescue Call: a call for a person in danger due to their proximity to the occurrence and who is unable to self evacuate and is assisted by Fire Department personnel i.e. vehicle accident, building collapse, commercial /industrial accident, home /residential accident, persons trapped in elevator, water rescue or water /ice rescue. Medical Call: Includes a response to a patient(s) suffering from asphyxia, respiratory condition, convulsions, epileptic,,diabetic seizure, electric shock, traumatic shock, heart attack, stroke, drug related, cuts, abrasions, fractures, burns, person fainted, nausea and pre - hospital care such as administering oxygen, CPR, defibrillation or first aid. Other Calls: Assistance to other Fire Departments, calls cancelled on route, non fire incidents where an illegal grow operation or drug operation was discovered. 11 -6 Clarington REPORT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 21, 2013 Resolution #: By -law #: Report#: CLD- 002 -13 File #: Subject: COST /BENEFIT COMPARISON OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT IN DOWNTOWN CORE OF BOWMANVILLE Ia2Xi7 LTJ I T,IAi"Imm" 1 A Eel k�'1F It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CLD- 002 -13 be received for information; and 2. THAT the Bowmanville Business Centre be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: PLB /LDC /ama Reviewed by: unicipal Clerk Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 13 -1 REPORT NO.: CLD- 002 -13 PAGE 2 1. BACKGROUND At the November 5, 2012 Council meeting, Council approved the following Resolution #GPA- 517 -12: THAT Staff be directed to prepare a cost benefit report on on- street parking meters in Bowmanville; and THAT this report include input from the Business Improvement Areas. Bowmanville has a longstanding history of parking meters and parking enforcement in the downtown area of Bowmanville. The enforcement of Traffic By -law 91 -58 primarily falls to the Parking Enforcement Section of the Municipal Law Enforcement Division. For the purposes of this report, all figures quoted reflect a period from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012 and are taken from the Year End Parking Enforcement Reports for 2010, 2011 and 2012. 2. EXPENSES Parking Enforcement consists of two full -time Officers and one part -time Officer. The part -time Officer is responsible for enforcing the Traffic By -law in the downtown core of Bowmanville, in addition to other duties that may be assigned. The rate of pay for the part -time Parking Enforcement Officer is set at the starting salary for the full -time position for the current year. As such the hourly salary increased from $20.34 in 2010, to $21.00 in 2011 and $21.44 in 2012. The officer works a 24 -hour week, for 52 weeks per year. Using this time frame, the total salary paid to a part-time Officer was $78,349.44. On- street parking in the downtown is controlled by 173 individual digital meters. These units allow a vehicle to park. for a maximum of two hours with a rate of 50¢ per hour. They are programmed to provide a 15 minute overtime for the convenience of shoppers. There are also 262 spaces in the off - street lots. Maintenance and upgrading are an ongoing process for the Division. In the last three years maintenance has cost a total of $43,765.39. This includes general repair of faulty meters, replacement of batteries, clearing of coin jams in the meters and the purchase of replacement units. ' The total of all expenses incurred (purchases, maintenance and salary) in the operation of metered parking in the downtown of Bowmanville is $122,114.83 for the specified time (Charts 3 and 4 of Attachment 1). 13 -2 REPORT NO.: CLD- 002 -13 3 REVENUE PAGE 3 Revenue for parking enforcement comes in two main forms, fines and paid parking fees. The figures here are slightly skewed because the section was short staffed for much of 2010 and 2012 with ticket revenue down by approximately 1/3. 3.1 Meter Revenue The central lots play an integral role in the downtown parking strategy. When cash is collected and counted, it is not broken out between the on- street meters and the central meters in the off - street lots. Both sources have therefore been included in this Report to give a full reflection of downtown parking. The presence or lack of an Officer regularly patrolling the downtown area affects the public's compliance with the law. If there is no Officer present there is a sharp decrease in meter revenue. Many people will not pay for their parking because they see little or no chance of consequences for non - compliance. In 2010 the Parking Enforcement Division's part -time Officer left part way through the year and could not be immediately replaced. Again in 2012 the Division was short- handed for part of the year. Revenue for those years slipped. In 2011, with the Division back to full staff the revenues rebounded. Chart 5 illustrates the variations in revenue caused by the presence or lack of an Officer in the downtown core. Total meter revenue for all three years is $206,291.70. 3.2 Parking Fines In The Downtown Statistically 27% of all parking tickets issued by staff are for parking meter infractions in the downtown core of Bowmanville (Chart 1). During the period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012 staff issued a total of 4,122 tickets for meter violations in the downtown. This has resulted in $43,505.00 in fines (Chart 2). 3.3 Total Revenue The total of all Parking Enforcement revenue for the downtown of Bowmanville is $249,796.70. When this amount is applied against the total expenses of $122,114.83, there is a resulting surplus of $127,681.87 for the three years, or an average of $42,560.23 per year. 13 -3 REPORT NO.: CLD- 002 -13 4 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS PAGE 4 Staff have spoken,to the Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA) to gauge their reaction to the possibility of removing parking meters in the downtown core. At their December 6, 2012 meeting they voted to continue to support the use of parking meters in the downtown as a way of ensuring the steady flow of traffic in the area. Historic precedent has shown that if the meters are removed or rendered inoperative, the resulting situation is that merchants, their staff and residents in the area will use the on- street areas as their own private parking spots and shoppers and visitors will not be able to stop and park in the area. 5 CONCURRENCE - Not applicable 6 CONCLUSION The parking meters in the downtown of Bowmanville encourage traffic flow and an ongoing turnover of vehicles parked in the area, benefitting the merchants in the area. This approach has been heartily supported by the Bowmanville Business Centre. They are on record as opposing attempts to remove the meters. As shown previously in this report, there is no negative impact on the Municipality. The operation garners an average surplus of $3,546.72 per month. 7 CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Len Creamer, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Attachments: Attachment 1 - Charts reflecting the facts and figures as drawn from the annual year end reports for Parking Enforcement List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: ® Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre 13 -4 Attachment 1 to REPORT NO.: CLD- 002 -13 Chart 1 Chart 2 REVENUE 2010 2011 Percentage Officers Total tickets tickets issued of tickets $58,751.20 issued down town issued $16,020.00 $9,590.00 $36,650.00 downtown Part -time Officers 6,337 $990.00 $6,855.00 Full -time Officers 9,094 TOTAL 15,431 4,122 27% Chart 2 REVENUE 2010 2011 2012 Total Downtown Meter Revenue * $57,940.00 $89,600.50 $58,751.20 $206,291.70 Downtown Ticket fines ** $11,040.00 $16,020.00 $9,590.00 $36,650.00 Central lot fines * ** $3,045.00 $2,820.00 $990.00 $6,855.00 TOTAL REVENUE $72,025.00 $108,440.50 $69,331.20 $249,796.70 * Includes on- street and Central Lot meters NOTE: Includes totals up to November 2012 only ** *Fines for 2012 calculated at the early fine of $15 (Offence is for `Parked on Municipal Property without Consent'). ** 2012 ticket revenue is calculated to the early fine of $10 (Offence is for'Parked at Expired Meter'). 13 -5 Chart 3 Chart 4 EXPENSES 2010 2011 2012 SALARY 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL OF ALL EXPENSES Chart 5 13 -6 Attachment 1 to REPORT NO.: CLD- 002 -13 Purchases Maintenance Total 2010 $57,940.00 3 for 6 months $11,398.73 $11,892.80 $23,291.53 2011 $89,600.50 3 all year $6,373.53 $2,701.60 $9,075.13 for 3 months $9,230.66 $2,168.07 $11,398.73 $43,765.39 $ 43,765.39 Total Hourly wage Hours worked $20.34 1,248.00 $25,384.32 $21.00 1,248.00 $26,208.00 $21.44 1,248.00 $26,757.12 $78,349.44 $ 78,349.44 $ 122,114.83 Year Meter Revenue Number Of Officers 2010 $57,940.00 3 for 6 months 2 for 6 months 2011 $89,600.50 3 all year 2012 $69,331.20 3 for 9 months, 2 for 3 months Iti • Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 21, 2013 Resolution #: By -law : Report #: LGL- 001 -13 File #: L4000 -05 -12 Subiect: ASSUMPTION OF ROAD WIDENINGS RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report LGL- 001 -13 be received; 2. THAT Council adopt the by -law attached to Report LGL- 001 -13 to establish various road widening as public highways; and 3. THAT Council authorize the Municipal Solicitor to make an application to register the By -law. Submitted by: Z114__ Reviewed by: Andrew C. Allison Municipal Solicitor Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 16 -1 REPORT NO.: LGL- 001 -13 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 Through the development process, various road widening have been transferred to the Municipality. When all development conditions have been satisfied, the widenings require by -laws to have them assumed as public highways. 1.2 Preparing and registering the by -laws on an individual basis is not cost or time effective. Accordingly, lands to be dedicated and assumed for public use have been permitted to accumulate and combined in the by -law attached to this report. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 The by -law attached to this Report has been prepared based on information supplied by the Engineering Services Department. It is appropriate for Council to adopt it. 3.0 CONCURRANCE 3.1 This report has been reviewed by the Director of Engineering Services who concurs with the recommendations. CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Joanne Barchard Attachment Attachment 1 - By -law to establish certain lands as public highways 16 -2 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 TO REPORT LGL- 001 -13 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY -LAW 2013- being a by -law to establish certain lands as public highways WHEREAS the lands set out in the attached Schedule "A" have been conveyed to The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington or The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle for road widening purposes. NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows: The lands shown in Schedule "A" are hereby dedicated and assumed as public highways. 2. This by -law shall come into effect on the date of passage. BY -LAW passed this 28th day of January, 2013. Adrian Foster, Mayor Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk 16 -3 SCHEDULE "A" to The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By -Law Number 2013 — By subsection 1(2) of the Regional Municipality of Durham Amendment Act (Newcastle - Clarington), 1993, S. O, 1993, c. 3, on July 1, 1993, The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle was confirmed as a town municipality under the name of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. Subsection 4(1) of this Act deemed all references to The Corporation of -the Town of Newcastle or to the Town of Newcastle in any other Act, regulation, by -law, resolution, agreement or other document to be references to The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and to the Municipality of Clarington respectively. Firstly: Pt Lt 6, Blk 32, PI Grant Bowmanville, Pt 3 & 4, 40R -17130 Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham Secondly: Pcl 12 -6, Sec. Con 2 ( Bowmanville), Pt Blk 11 and Pt Lord Elgin St. as stopped up and closed by By -law No. 88 -65 of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle registered as Instrument No. 144245, C. G. Hanning's PI, formerly Pt Lot 12, Con 2, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, Pts 6 & 7, plan 40R- 17071, Clarington. Thirdly: Pcl 12 -6 Sec. Con 2 ( Bowmanville), Pt Blk 11 and Pt Lord Elgin St. as stopped up and closed by By -law No. 88 -65 of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle registered as Instrument No. 144245, C. G. Hanning's PI, formerly Pt Lot 12, Con 2, Township of Darlington, formerly Town of Bowmanville in the Regional Municipality of Durham, Pts 2 & 3; 40R- 17071, Clarington Fourthly: Pt Lot 15, ELY Range Blk 3 (Lot 28, Con 5 Clarke), PI Village of Orono Clarke, Pt 2, 10R -3659, being unnamed St (aka Piggot Lane); Clarington 16 -4 Fifthly: Pt Lot 7, PI N632, Pt 7, 1 OR -3889 s/t N 164211, Clarington Sixthly: Rdal Btn Lts 30 & 31 Darlington, Firstly: Pt Lot 30, Con 3 Darlington & Pt Lot 31 Con 3, Darlington as in N11974, Pts 3 & 4, 40R- 15902; Clarington Seventhly: Pt Lot 1, Plan N632, Pts 3 & 4, 10R -3247; Clarington Eighthly: Church St. PI Village of Newcastle, Hanning's PI dated 1868 Newcastle; Pt Lot 30, Blk 18, Village of Newcastle, Hanning's PI dated 1868, Newcastle, Pt 2, 40R- 16581, being Church St Between James St. & Robert St., Clarington Ninthly: Lt 28, Con Broken Front Darlington, Pt 12, 10R -708, being a forced Rd., Clarington Tenthly: Pt Lt 4, Blk 3, PI Grant Bowmanville, Pt 1, 1 OR -3081 being King St. (aka King's Hwy #2) btn George St. & Liberty St.; Clarington Eleventhly: Pt Lot 19, Con 2, Darlington, Pt 1, 40R -14686 being Bloor St. btn Holt Rd. and Maple Grove Rd.; Clarington 16 -5 Clarftwn REPORT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 21, 2013 Resolution #: ! - !-f By-law#: Report#: CAO-001-13 File #: Subject: SUSTAINABLE CLARINGTON COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CAO-001-13 be received; 2. THAT Council endorse the Terms of Reference for the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee (Attachment 1); 3. THAT the Municipality proceed to advertise for Clarington resident's interest in public appointment to the seven (7) member Committee; and 4. THAT the members of the Living Green Community Advisory Committee be advised of Council's decision about this new Committee. Submitted by: Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer CC:FW CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 officio members with no voting rights. The Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee would consist of seven (7) voluntary members who are appointed by Council. 3.2 Mandate The mandate of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee would be to foster a community -wide culture of sustainability focusing on environmental protection, energy, health, climate change, and development. They would provide advice to Council and affected community organizations on the following three community matters: 1. for each of the 58 suggestions for community action as set out in the Green Community Strategy, the (1) suitability (2) feasibility and (3) acceptability and resulting recommended priority and implementation time frame of each of the suggestions that the Advisory Committee recommends should proceed 2. for those 58 suggestions that the Advisory Committee ranks as of highest priority in its review, a description of the current actions to implement these and the Committee's suggested further steps to best implement what it deems to be the highest priority items 3. recommend other actions beyond those 58 set out in the Green Community Strategy that the Advisory Committee recommends would foster a community -wide culture of sustainability in Clarington. It will be important that advice be received on these matters in a timely and cost effective manner. The Terms of Reference recommends time frames and resource management approaches to accommodate this goal. The Advisory Committee will not be involved on any site /project specific proposals or environmental assessments unless requested by Council. 3.3 Regarding item 2, the Green Community Strategy suggested a number of initiatives involving actions by the Municipality of Clarington, the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Province of Ontario. To efficiently proceed it will be important that the new Committee develop, on those matters it deems to be of high priority, a good understanding of the current actions that have been taken or planned by these bodies and what further action should be taken to advance Clarington's sustainability. As an example, the new Committee will want to consider the impact of the Region of Durham's Local Action Plan on Climate Change in meeting suggestions put forward by the initial Living Green Committee that the new Committee deems to be of high priority. 17 -2 Attachment 1 To Report CAO- 001 -13 � � X71 ►1��i7 �7 � ��7�`►�L�3` :�. �• �. The Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee is to advise Council on matters of sustainability in accordance with these Terms of Reference and is to conduct its business according to the attached Protocol for Council Appointed Advisory Committees. Sustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well -being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations. Sustainability is important to making sure that we have and will continue to have, the water, materials, and resources to protect human health and our environment. (US EPA) The widely accepted definition of "Sustainability" as created by the Brudtland. Commission in 1987 will guide the Committee's work: "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs ". The Committee will be further guided by promoting the history and culture of the Clarington community that is reflected in an important local value: conservation. In particular the value as a community that we attach to conserving our resources, our natural environment and advancing our conserver economy and conserver way of life. The Committee is to foster a community -wide culture of sustainability. It will focus on the community's local response to the interrelations among environmental protection, energy, health, climate change, and development. How the Municipality manages its own business, e.g., management of energy conservation in municipal facilities and vehicles, will continue to be managed by the municipal administration reporting through Council. On behalf of Council, the Advisory Committee shall engage in a dialogue with key parties, including staff from the Municipality of Clarington, the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Province of Ontario involved in developing policy and /or implementing policy in the matters the Committee deems of high priority. The Committee may also consult such other parties as it deems suitable to consult within the scope and limits of its terms of reference. Raw STAFF SUPPORT AND FUNDING The Corporate Initiatives Officer shall serve as the staff liaison to the Committee. The Committee's funding will be determined by Council. PROTOCOL The Committee will conduct its business according to the Municipality of Clarington's Protocol for Council Appointed Advisory Committees set out below. PROTOCOL COUNCIL - APPOINTED ADVISORY COMMITTEES BACKGROUND Council has established a number of advisory committees whose purpose is to provide advice to Council on matters within the committee mandate established by Council and on any issues referred to the Committee by Council. Council appoints the members and representatives to these'committees at the beginning of each Council term. PURPOSE The purpose of the Protocol is to establish a standardized Rules of Procedure for Council - Appointed Advisory Committees. POLICY Terms of Reference The Terms of Reference for a Committee shall be approved by Council. These Terms of Reference are the mandate of the Committee shall address the following matters: • Background • Mandate of Committee • Scope of Activities of Committee • Membership and Representation on the Committee Council shall appoint a Council member and /or a responsible department for staff resources. Chair and Vice - Chair' The Committee shall select a Chair and Vice -Chair from among its membership. When a new committee is initially formed, a member of Council may act as an interim Chair for a maximum of 18 months, after which time a Committee member, other than a member of Council or municipal staff, shall be selected to assume the position of Chair or Vice - Chair. The Chair shall provide leadership to the Committee, ensure that the Committee carries out its mandate, and act as the primary liaison between the Committee and Staff. The Chair shall set the agenda for each meeting in consultation with the staff liaison. 17 -4 Conflict; of Interest Members of the committee must abide by the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Public Participation All Committee meetings are open to the public. Members of the public are not permitted to participate in Committee discussions, but may appear as a delegation before the Committee. Delegations shall be for a maximum of 10 minutes. Those wishing to appear as a delegation at a Committee meeting must so advise the staff liaison a minimum of five working days before the meeting. The Chair may eject any member of the public from a meeting if, in the opinion of the Chair, that person is being disruptive or disrespectful. Meetings Committee meetings shall generally be held in the Clarington Municipal Administrative Centre, although meetings may occasionally be held elsewhere in the Municipality of Clarington if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Chair, the Mayor, or the relevant Liaison. Committee meetings shall generally occur a minimum of once per month; however, the Chair may schedule additional meetings or cancel meetings at his /her discretion and after consulting with the staff liaison. Reporting and Communications The draft minutes of all Committee meetings shall be reviewed by the staff liaison and forwarded by memorandum to the Municipal Clerk for inclusion on the next Council Agenda and, at the discretion of the Department Head may be posted on the Municipal website. The minutes of Committee meetings shall generally not attribute comments to a specific member of the Committee. All recommendations of the Committee shall be forwarded by the staff liaison to the Municipal Clerk for inclusion in the Council agenda. A Committee shall not forward comments or recommendations directly to other groups or agencies without the consent of Council, the Mayor or the relevant Liaison. Staff Resources The municipal department responsible for a Committee shall provide clerical, administrative and technical assistance to the Committee, as deemed appropriate by the Department Head, to ensure the proper functioning of the Committee. Specifically, Staff will provide the following resources to a Committee: • preparing and forwarding meeting materials to members; • preparation of summary meeting minutes and Committee correspondence (including assistance in drafting); • professional advice on matters within the mandate of the Committee; and • assist the Committee.in participating in events and activities related to its mandate. 17 -5 ATTACHMENT 2 to Report CAO- 001 -13 Note: The 10 items marked with an asterisk * in this report concern how the municipality manages its own business. It is recommended in Report CAO- 001 -13 that the new Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee mandate be focused on the remaining 58 community matters. M A A D D 0 T V b/% 7 NGV Prepared by: YIJ,E L o V o H G5 EEN� (C DPVA, M \ I o V Y A DWSORY CORA MD iME June 2010 Municipality of Clarington Lies OOUreen J" J Community Advisory Committee , .OFFFVCIAL CI1�0 REVIEW � LcurliugOieli'aya"" inppSSf001!('FUCIUY -� Website: bluetogreen.net 0 0 O r =D I— Z� cc- - GREEN COMMUNITY STRATEGY nfroduction The role that municipalities can play in addressing climate change issues is apparent. From land use and zoning decisions to control over building codes and licenses, infrastructure investments, municipal service delivery, management of parks and recreation areas and transportation options, local government is uniquely positioned to influence citizen behaviours that directly affect global sustainability. To implement a local action plan within the Municipality of Clarington, the Living Green Community Advisory Committee ( LGCAC) was formed. The mandate of the LGCAC is to prepare a Green Community Strategy that will focus on the local response to the interrelations between energy, health, climate change and development. Comprised of 13 voluntary members including business leaders in energy management and land development, scholars, residents, elected officials and municipal representatives, the development of the Green Community Strategy has involved the combined contributions of the local private and public sector. In preparing the Green Community Strategy, the LGCAC has, on behalf of Council, consulted with the public through surveys,. focus groups, briefs and public meetings. A meeting was also held with student representatives from several Clarington high schools. The Green Community Strategy encompasses local initiatives, private projects, and partnerships with other levels of government, the private sector and non - profit groups. Recognizing the important role that communities play in affecting both our immediate and long -term impact on the environment, as well as the limitations associated with Regional and Provincial responsibilities (e.g. incineration, nuclear power, 407 extension, etc.), the LGCAC has identified a list of six (6) priorities for sustainable action, sustainable policy and sustainable future investment to form the foundation of the Green Community Strategy. These priorities are listed as follows:. ✓ Transportation ✓ Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings ✓ Energy Efficiency in New Developments thnklpalityoI uington Living (Greed Community Advisory Committee PLAN IAU REVIEW C=Zx, to ourFutura Clarhngton lending the IPaj Page NO, 4_ GREEN COMMUNITY STRATEGY The transportation sector in Clarington, which includes travel by all residents in personal vehicles and public transit (not including rail, marine or air) emitted 182,674 tonnes of GHG emissions in 2008; per capita, that is approximately 2.18 tonnes each! Sustainable transportation generates benefits for the health and quality of life of people, as well as for the environment. The Municipality of Clarington aims to facilitate the movement of people throughout the community by means of an integrated, safe and efficient transportation system. t� J l O El I IC � 1.7 -8 Yransportation To promote active and healthy modes of transportation. • In existing neighbourhoods, maintain crosswalk networks and repair road shoulders on main routes to improve safety. • Establish clear, convenient and safe pedestrian and bicycle transportation links within and between communities as part of the Parks, Open Space and Trails Master Plan component of the Official Plan review. • In partnership with Durham Region, create a local map of Clarington's trail system to highlight features such as parks, rest stops (e.g. downtown cores), tourist features, bike repair shops, etc. • Provide adequate bicycle parking at municipal facilities for patrons and staff. * • Require bicycle, parking for patrons and employees as part of new commercial development. • Require bicycle parking and storage as part of new multi- storey residential or mixed use buildings. Work in partnership with transit agencies, schools, the private sector, existing riders and the general public to improve public transit within Clarington. • Continue to promote public transit, including special "discount days" for community residents during special events. • Encourage the integration of Durham Transit with GO Transit systems in Clarington. Munkipalilyu Claringlon Living Green Community Advisory Committee LN %i—OFFICIAL 49 REVIEW Compass to "Future Page No. 3 GREEN COMMUNITY STRATEGY Recognizing the important impact of buildings on green house gas emissions, the Municipality of Clarington is committed to planning for sustainability in both new and existing developments. The following include energy retrofits and sustainable practices in existing buildings that can be of great benefit in terms of both economic return and environmental stewardship. These proposed actions will promote energy efficiency in existing buildings as an integral part of the Green Community Strategy. i� ca«� k:_ UA �-, Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings ® Lead by example; retrofit existing Municipal buildings where feasible. o . Use Municipal buildings to serve as showcase green projects and teaching tools for the community on green building retrofits. * o Develop a comprehensive retrofit program, utilizing the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' (FCM) Municipal Building Retrofit Program and the Ontario Centre for Green Building Design and Development's Municipal Green Building Toolkit for Municipal buildings.* Amend local policy to encourage and support energy efficient upgrades to existing buildings and neighbourhoods. • Support residential and small business alternative energy applications. • Encourage. the evolution of existing subdivisions into "complete communities" that follow green building standards. Encourage green building retrofits and energy saving devices for homes and businesses. o Promote Provincial and Federal . government energy conservation and efficiency programs, such as the Federal ecoEnergy program or the Ontario Home Energy Savings Program. o Encourage energy efficiency upgrades for all commercial and industrial renovations. o Work in partnership with community partners and utility companies to build a mobile energy efficient home that can appear at community events to highlight the latest energy conserving materials, devices and appliances, as well as alternative energy technologies. Municipality of Clarington Living Green Cl�rington Community Advisory Committee Lending de Way t�o ia- Q PLAN IAL MW REVIEW Cmnpnu ro mtr `futura Page No. 5 GREEN COMMUNITY STRATEGY Achieving greater energy efficiency in new development can be realized through the more efficient and effective use of land, the reduction in the resources required to service and maintain new developments, the design and creation of neighbourhoods and communities where the emphasis is on walking and cycling, the use of the most current energy efficient building materials and techniques, appliances and fixtures, and the recycling of building materials. The result will be new development that will have reduced energy requirements during the development and construction stage and that, over the long term, will provide energy savings for all. These proposed actions will promote and encourage energy efficiency in new developments. c� rt Energy Efficiency in New Developments Encourage the Municipality to consult with the development industry, to create and adopt a Green Building Code for new developments based on the highest accepted industry standards. • Encourage the use of energy efficient building standards (ie. LEED or equivalent) for all new construction. • Encourage the use of energy efficient neighbourhood design (ie. LEED ND or equivalent) for all new neighbourhoods. These "complete communities" should be designed with green technologies, higher densities and a mix of uses, including a variety of housing options, stores, services, functional open space systems and recreation facilities all within walking distance. • Encourage the Municipality to require energy efficient building standards (LEED or equivalent) for all new municipal building construction and major renovation projects.* • Use new Municipal buildings to serve as showcase projects and teaching tools for the development community on green building construction. m Encourage the Municipality to provide priority permitting for green. buildings that exceed industry standards. Municipality of Claring ton _C_ Living green �.� � -isory Cl�ri�gton Community Adv-_u Committee 7-ding Ih, Wig Zajg,k;�Z-ew IAL' PLAN REVIEW Energy Efficiency in New Developments Encourage the Municipality to consult with the development industry, to create and adopt a Green Building Code for new developments based on the highest accepted industry standards. • Encourage the use of energy efficient building standards (ie. LEED or equivalent) for all new construction. • Encourage the use of energy efficient neighbourhood design (ie. LEED ND or equivalent) for all new neighbourhoods. These "complete communities" should be designed with green technologies, higher densities and a mix of uses, including a variety of housing options, stores, services, functional open space systems and recreation facilities all within walking distance. • Encourage the Municipality to require energy efficient building standards (LEED or equivalent) for all new municipal building construction and major renovation projects.* • Use new Municipal buildings to serve as showcase projects and teaching tools for the development community on green building construction. m Encourage the Municipality to provide priority permitting for green. buildings that exceed industry standards. Municipality of Claring ton Living green �.� � -isory Cl�ri�gton Community Adv-_u Committee 7-ding Ih, Wig Zajg,k;�Z-ew IAL' PLAN REVIEW Cmnp us to our jucure Page No. 7 GREEN COMMUNITY STRATEGY Zero waste refers to an approach to consumption that places increasing responsibility on producers to design waste out of products completely. In a zero waste system, businesses are fully responsible for the end -of -life management of their products and therefore, have a financial incentive to become truly sustainable. The Municipality of Clarington has a role in driving the zero waste vision through sustainable practices and the promotion of principles of efficiency, re -use and recycling. �s !1 CO") `�.�✓ LA Lro Waste i i i A W'IW Work with Durham Region to develop tools to encourage and evaluate responsible waste management. o Establish an active link to the Regional Works Department - Waste Management webpage on clarington.net. � o In conjunction with the Region of Durham, ensure that local residents and business owners know how to follow the Regional policies for waste management by providing an annual update of changes in Regional recycling and composting programs through both clarington.net and the local media.. ■ Promote programs that encourage a culture of zero waste. . • Promote existing programs that offer recycling education to residents, businesses, industries and institutions. • Encourage green bin.and backyard composting through the promotion of educational programs that highlight the benefits of both. • Organize a general public awareness campaign to encourage local businesses to select products with reduced packaging. ® Advocate for waste reduction laws and policies at Provincial and Federal government levels. o Encourage a grassroots movement to promote and urge Provincial and Federal governments to pass legislation regarding packaging laws, extended producer responsibility and prohibition of hazardous substances. &1vn!dpa1ity of Clarington Living Green Community Advisory Committee ,,o,r „s ra, try' .-- toG-i. IALf PLAN REVIEW Compass to o FuGnx I Page No. 9 GREEN COMMUNITY STRATEGY The Green Strategy recognizes that green initiatives not only . make environmental sense, they make economic sense as well. By partnering with our business community we can employ a multi - faceted approach to attract businesses to the Municipality that develop cutting edge green technology and encourage existing businesses to adopt green initiatives and practice environmentally friendly operations. A green economy can work within the community to educate and encourage residents from across the municipality to make green lifestyle changes that are necessary for sustainable living. Thriving Green Economy Create a green economic development strategy. o Encourage Clarington Board of Trade to create a comprehensive green economic development strategy that focuses on four key areas: 1. Helping businesses go green and attracting existing green businesses to locate in Clarington; 2. Creating green jobs; 3. Educating residents about Clarington's green economy; and _ 4 4. Investing in programs and improvements that will allow and encourage residents to shop locally. In partnership with the Clarington Board of Trade, BIAs and the business v c community, help businesses go green and attract existing green businesses to locate in Clarington. AD) o Actively seek funding partners (Provincial and Federal governments, �t -- =__, p private donors, and businesses) to establish a "Living Green Action Fund" to support investments in green business. o Establish a green marketing package to communicate existing incentive C p programs to new or existing businesses. Create green jobs. �O C o Implement a green jobs pilot project by establishing a partnership with community organizations, vocational training programs, unions, and o �� (C M L \� - - ( Municipalilyo(Clarin9ton Living (Green __AV_A =.,s Clarington Community Advisory Committee U0 P PLAN P _ PLAN REVIEW Compress to muFanue 1 Page No. 11 IT-12 - - - - - - - - - - - _ , . _ _ . _ _ . --- - - - - -- - - - - -- GREEN COMMUNITY STRATEGY The Municipality of Clarington will continue to see an increase in its population, which will place added pressure on our wetlands, parks, streams, forests, meadows, air and climate. With only about 11% of our land area presently designated as urban, the Municipality of Clarington prides and identifies itself on its close relationship, both physically and spiritually, to its un- industrialized landscape. To ensure that our resources remain pristine, the Municipality of Clarington must protect the nature that surrounds us and encourage the renewal of already impacted resources. (0) t t _JI Healthy Natural Environments ® Support the public health and environmental benefits of locally grown foods. • Encourage Municipal facilities and schools to serve locally grown and organic food. • Work in partnership with community organizations, schools and local businesses to foster the establishment of community gardens, orchards and edible landscaping. • Encourage partnership opportunities with Foodland Ontario and Durham Farm Fresh to establish new farmers markets within other areas of the community. Improve air quality by reducing pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. o Make air quality statistics available to the public by developing mechanisms for evaluating, tracking and reporting on community air quality, including a framework for acting on the information obtained. o Organize public and industry educational campaigns, and communications to potential new businesses emphasizing the critical importance of operating in accordance with high air quality standards. Encourage the planting of native species for a healthy natural environment. • Build our "green infrastructure" by encouraging local planting initiatives, such as victory gardens, green roofs and tree planting campaigns. • Work in partnership with existing community organizations (e.g. Orono Crown Lands, Bowmanville Valleys 2000, Courtice Millennium Trail group, Municipality of Clarington Living Green V -A - �-� �i��1C1I1� -A °�OII Community Advisory Committee .a. III.., PLAN IAL; REVIEW Compass ro our `Futon: Page No. 13 GREEN COMMUNITY STRATEGY Draft Green Community Strategy Prepared by: Amy Burke, Chair, Community Representative Elva Reid, Vice Chair, Community Representative Jim Abernethy, Mayor, Council Representative Mary Novak, Regional Councilor, Council Representative Cathrine McKeever, Community Representative Gordon Johnston, Community Representative Vanessa Hughes, Ontario Power Generation Eryn Wishnowski, Veridian Corporation Douglas Holdway, University of Ontario Institute of Technology Rill Cawker, Building, Industry and Land Development Ron Collis, Clarington Board of Trade Representative Jonathan Wheatle, Durham Strategic Energy Alliance Madison Stange, Youth Representative Municipal Staff Support Lisa Backus, Senior Planner, Community Planning & Design Robin Heathcote, Junior Planner, Development Review Carlos Salazar, Manager, Community Planning & Design Jennifer Cooke, Manager Communications and Tourism Sheila Hall, Economic Development Officer, Clarington Board of Trade teiumcipauy orCIBrington Living Green Community Advisory Committee 17. -1 q Cl�[Il vending l7a Wny may) PLAN IAL REVIEW ComPast to our future Page No. 15 li Leading the Way CLERK'S DEPARTMENT To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council From: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk Date: January 18, 2013 Subject: GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA — JANUARY 21, 2013 — UPDATE File: C05.GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION Please be advised of the following amendments to the GPA agenda for the meeting to be held on Monday, January 21, 2013: 6. DELEGATIONS See attached Final List. (Attachment#1) 8. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (d) Attached please find a revised Attachment 3 to Report PSD-009-13 (Attachment#2) f, r' Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk PLB/jeg cc: F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 Attachment #1 of Update Memo FINAL LIST OF DELEGATIONS GPA Meeting: January 21, 2013 I (a) Hida Manns, Clarington Representative to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee, Regarding the Durham Environmental Achievement Awards (b) Bob Owens, Roy Nichols Motors Ltd., Regarding Report PSD-009-13, Amendment 89 to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan to Incorporate the Courtice Mainstreet Secondary Plan Official Plan Review (c) Olaf Rudolph, Regarding Report PSD-009-13, Amendment 89 to the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan to Incorporate the Courtice Mainstreet Secondary Plan Official Plan Review I I Revised Summary of Submissions and Recommendations PSD-009-13 Contact: On behalf of: Submission No. Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Robert Owen Regarding Roy Nichols Motors (2728 Courtice Staff explained the proposed policies for the No action W 120-C 17-Dec-12 Road) and 1719 and 1721 Durham Highway 2. existing car dealership and the two adjacent recommended Verbal 30-Nov-12 Mr. Owen inquired as to the proposed residential properties which is Low Rise W 121-C 15-Jan-13 designation of the existing car dealership and High Density. This proposed designation the two adjacent properties. Mr. Owen has includes an exception policy which permits requested these properties be designated the auto dealership to remain on the current Commercial. land area. Only portions of the Courtice Main Street are intended for purely commercial development to ensure the viability of the existing commercial areas. Commercial uses are permitted in the current proposed designation however they must be within a mixed use building. Meaghan Boisvert 20-Nov-12 Ms. Boisvert has a number of concerns The Region of Durham has identified No action W1 15-C 14-Dec-12 particularly with the Bonnydon Plan of Courtice Main Street as a Regional recommended Subdivision. She is concerned that the Corridor, thus a priority area for increased and continuing development of intensification with a prescribed minimum medium and high density housing is problematic residential density target of 60 units per net because it brings down property values. She is hectare. Land within the corridor must be also concerned that higher density blocks are on designated, or set aside, to accommodate small lots which in turn cause parking problems. this necessary residential intensification. Regional Corridors and Regional Centres Concern is also raised about the loss of green (Courtice Town Centre site) are the space that the residents have become appropriate locations for this residential accustomed to enjoying. Ms. Boisvert is also intensification because without supporting concerned that we continue to build houses but population, the Provincial and Regional no supporting commercial development. transit goals couldn't be met. It is equally important to focus commercial uses to C specific areas such as the existing ; commercial area at the west end of the z Main Street and the Courtice Town Centre 5 site at Trulls Road and Durham Highway 2 to ensure compatibility of uses. J s r„ -U CD P 0 0 1P w E W 0 3 n Revised Summary of Submissions and Recommendations PSD-009-13 Contact: On behalf of: Submission No. Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Bryce Jordan 30-Nov-12 Regarding the property at the southeast corner Staff met with the proponent and his agent No action Halloway to Trulls Road and Durham Highway 2. The in August 2012 to discuss these policies recommended Developments Inc. submission: with respect to development proposal on W1 18-C • Agrees with the Town Centre the subject property. At the time staff Commercial designation but objects to committed to preparing the requisite studies the Special Study Area 1 designation for in tandem with the developer preparing the a portion of the site. requisite EIS. The tandem approach • Objects to the minimum two storey ensured that the both municipal and the building policy requirement and would proponents interests were furthered. Staff prefer a minimum height requirement has been waiting for a response from the instead. applicant with respect to this proposal. • Is concerned with the Study requirements of policies 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 The minimum 2 storeys requirement is not which requires the Municipality to only aimed at accomplishing a certain complete a number of studies. Instead building mass and height, but to ensure they would prefer the studies to be mixed-use development and residential completed by the proponent. Would like intensification in accordance with the the opportunity to discuss these policies Growth Plan and the Regional Official Plan further. policies for this corridor. Bryce Jordan 30-Nov-12 Regarding the Bonnydon Lands located within The subject lands are within the existing Bonnydon Limited the Town Centre(speaking notes from Courtice Town Centre and within Special No action W1 19-C November 26, 2012 Public Meeting) Study Area 1. Until the requisite background recommended at studies and detailed land use policies this time The proponent requests the subject lands be formulated, the proposed Special Study designated Medium Density Residential instead Area 1 policies are appropriate. of Special Study Area 1. It is the proponent's opinion that too many years of commitment to Residential is a permitted use in the Town development of the Bonnydon lands to consider Centre. any Environmental Protection on the property regardless of whether natural features may be Until the requisite studies recommended by present on the site. the CLOCA and staff are completed and further discussions are concluded with Bonnydon in the context of the Ontario Municipal Board staff are not in a position to make any recommendations. Revised Summary of Submissions and Recommendations PSD-009-13 Contact: On behalf of: Submission No. Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Marie Clair and 26-Nov-12 The submission is concerned with the potential OPA 89 does not propose any changes No action James Stiers traffic and too many driveways along relative to Sandringham Drive. Policies are recommended W111-C Sandringham given the proposed Plan of included into the Courtice Main Street Subdivision (Bonnydon) in particular Block 19. Secondary Plan to address compatibility of Larger building blocks should not look down new development with the surrounding and upon single family dwellings. adjacent land uses. Until the requisite studies recommended by the CLOCA and staff are completed and further discussions are concluded with Bonnydon in the context of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing, staff are not in a osition to make any recommendations. John Stephenson 25-Nov-12 Mr. Stephenson made oral submission as The Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan No action W1 05-C November 26, 2012 GPA meeting and a has been prepared in keeping with the recommended subsequent written submission. Provincial and Regional policy direction Mr. Stephenson cautions that we must keep in including the intensification of corridors and centres. The Secondary Plan and the mind the long term global recession, global Master Development Plan have considered warming, energy supply and the ever growing the provision of multiuse paths as well as world population as we prepare the Courtice the Bus Rapid Transit lane as included in Main Street Secondary Plan. the Durham Region Arterial Design In summary, Mr. Stephenson notes that we Guidelines. should • Have fast(electric or light rail)transit, Employment opportunities, although not on supported by feeder transit vehicles. designated employment lands, are available • Provide dedicated separate bike and across the Secondary Plan Area, either in pedestrian lanes the Commercial Designations, or in limited • Reduce the distance between residential capacity in the remaining designations. intensification areas and employment lands. Employment opportunities on non- employment lands accounts for • Locate high density areas closer to the approximately 48 percent of employment in commercial areas. Clarington. • Develop the Centres instead of reinforcing the Corridors between centres. The Town Centre location has been • Move the Town Centre to the southwest designated in the Regional Official Plan corner of Courtice Road and Highway 2 since 1991. where it can incorporate the existing community centre and public library. Revised Summary of Submissions and Recommendations PS D-009-13 Contact: Date of Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation On behalf of: Submission Submission No. Derek Baird 20-Nov-12 Regarding properties 1589, 1591, 1593, 1597, The entire Courtice Main Street Secondary No action W99-C 1601, and 1603 Durham Highway 2. Plan Area is not intended to be a recommended commercial strip. The policies allow for a Mr. Baird is concerned that the Low Rise High mixture of uses across the Area, as well as Density Designation does not allow for enough a mix of uses on individual parcels. commercial/professional uses on the main floor Commercial uses are focused in specific of potential buildings. Mr Baird has consulted areas like the Town Centre and the Western with staff regarding the construction of a mixed Gateway. Limited retail floor space is use building with an office and gym on the main permitted in other areas. floor with residential above. He would like more flexibility for the main floor space. Staff have clarified with Mr. Baird that commercial uses are permitted within this designation, but with a limitation (20% of ground floor area)on Retail uses only Tony Provenzano 19-Nov-12 Regarding 2651 Trulls Road, Courtice. Staff provided Mr. Provenzano with Not applicable Verbal Questions regarding the proposed designation, requested information. for this property and the properties immediately to the north and immediately to the south. Questioned whether the proposed designation will restrict the types of commercial that will be permitted on the site as a result of the proposal. Bruce O'Leary 15-Nov-12 The submission is concerned about the The concerns expressed by the residents No action and Gillian Bonnydon Plan of Subdivision in particular the are in part a response to the proposed Plan recommended at McCullough construction of the remainder of Sandringham of Subdivision (Bonnydon)which is located this time W1 13-C Drive. The submission questions whether or not within the Courtice Main Street Secondary the Municipality has completed a road usage Plan (Town Centre Commercial and Special study to determine the effects of connecting Study Area 1 designations). Sandringham Drive. The resident is concerned about increased traffic volumes. Until the requisite studies recommended by the CLOCA and staff are completed and further discussions are concluded with Bonnydon in the context of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing, staff are not in a position to make any recommendations. Revised Summary of Submissions and Recommendations PSD-009-13 Contact: On behalf of: Submission No. Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Nancy Marsh 10-Nov-12 Ms. Marsh has a number of concerns with not Staff spoke to Ms. Marsh about many of her No action W1 09-C only the proposed plan of subdivision concerns. Ms. Marsh was using the recommended (Bonnydon) but also the Courtice Main Street demonstration plan (artist's rendering)from Secondary Plan. She is concerned about September 2010 as a basis for the majority parking, capacity of Lydia Trull Public School, of these questions and did not appreciate why existing developments are not shown on the that the buildings included commercial, demonstration plans, when will the apartment community facility, townhouse buildings as buildings be constructed, how many well as apartment buildings.. Staff has units/families in each building, and where is the provided Ms. Marsh with the current plans. park that was to be at Trulls and Sandringham? Ms. Marsh has also made a further written She is also concerned that the public meeting is submission regarding the proposed held during the day when most people work. Bonnydon plan of subdivision. (Second Submission listed below). Dave (meson 09-Nov-12 The submission requested information regarding The concerns expressed by the resident are No action W-1 12-C the forest that he thought was designated Green also in response to the proposed Plan of recommended. Space. He had the understanding that the area Subdivision (Bonnydon)which is located had a high water table. within the Courtice Main Street Secondary Plan (Town Centre Commercial and Special The submission wanted to know what he and the Study Area 1 designations). other concerned residents can do to prolong or stop development within the area. Until the requisite studies recommended by the CLOCA and staff are completed and further discussions are concluded with Bonnydon in the context of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing, staff are not in a position to make any recommendations. Revised Summary of Submissions and Recommendations PS D-009-13 Contact: On behalf of: Submission No. Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Valerie Cranmer 9-Nov-12 The policies and designations regarding the In early versions of the Secondary Plan, Concern Valerie Cranmer& subject lands are supported and Council is the subject property was not included in the addressed, Associates encouraged to proceed with the adoption of the Town Centre Commercial designation. Otto Provenzano Secondary Plan and the related Official Plan Given the range of uses permitted in the W96-C Amendment and Urban Design Guidelines. Town Centre Commercial designation it is the most appropriate choice. Olaf Rudolph 9-Nov-12 Residents are concerned about the forested The concerns expressed by the residents No action W110-C wetland located in the Town Centre. They have are in part a response to the proposed Plan recommended at Robert Bell requested that the land on the south side of of Subdivision (Bonnydon)which is located this time. W1 17-C Sandringham be designated Environmental within the Courtice Main Street Secondary Tim Teasdale Protection similar to the north side of Plan (Town Centre Commercial and Special W98-C Sandringham. It is noted that the Province has Study Area 1 designations). Brian Errey instructed Council to consider both intensification W100-C and natural heritage when reviewing the entire Until the requisite studies recommended by David Kennedy area. First and foremost the natural heritage the CLOCA and staff are completed and W101-C should be protected then the remaining lands be further discussions are concluded with Maher Ziadeh developed to create a walkable, intensified and Bonnydon in the context of the Ontario W102-C complete community. Provincial policy should Municipal Board hearing, staff are not in a Jay Davidson not be twisted and abused to allow natural position to make any recommendations. W103-C heritage features found in an Environmental Melissa Behr Protection Area to be turned into pavement. The W104-C Bonnydon subdivision applicant should be Clint Van After instructed that under no circumstances should W106-C any alterations be made to the area in dispute. Leo &Gwyneth Bryant W107-C Florence Alexander-Parray W1 08-C Brian Nicholl W1 16-C Nancy Marsh W11 09-C Revised Summary of Submissions and Recommendations PSD-009-13 Contact: On behalf of: Submission No. Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Adam Thompson 15-Aug-12 At a meeting with Staff on August 15, 2012, The extent of the EP designation on the Concerns partially Novatech Novatech conveyed a number of concerns with property was modified and is in keeping addressed; no Engineering the Draft-Secondary Plan dated June 18, 2012 with site-specific Environmental Impact further action Consultants Including: Study recommendations recommended TDL Group Verbal The extent of the EP designation on their Tim The minimum 2 storeys requirement is not Horton's property located at the c/o Centerfield only aimed at accomplishing a certain Drive and Highway 2; building mass and height, but to ensure Minimum building heights should be in the mixed-use development and residential zoning by-law and not the OP; intensification in accordance with the Concerned that the prerequisite of a Growth Plan and the Regional Official Plan Comprehensive Development and Phasing Plan Policies for this corridor. for Town Centre area is too drastic in that it may prevent interim small scale commercial development in the Town Centre area. MMM Group 31-Jul-12 Regarding 1540 Durham Highway 2 (Former The site's location and existing Concerns Limited Hilltop Restaurant property). characteristics deems it more suitable for addressed; EFS Investments Request made on behalf of the owner of that the less intensive commercial use in a form that Inc. designation be changed to permit a broader is more compatible with its immediate W93-C range of retail and service uses. Also requesting surroundings. W1 14-C that the site permit residential uses, but not Site specific provisions have already been mandate them. included in the Secondary Plan to allow a The draft Secondary Plan does not go far number of uses, retail, service and enough in addressing the evolution of the street residential either as stand alone or part of a from a predominantly automobile-oriented space mixed use building. to a more complete street, and request that the municipality must be pro-active in reducing the This was incorporated in the November minimum parking rates for commercial uses draft and is carried forward in Amendment where there is shared parking arrangements and No. 89. on-street parking. Requests stronger pedestrian connection from adjacent residential neighbourhoods located north of Durham Highway 2 to reduce automobile usage and to contribute towards creation of a more"complete street'. Revised Summary of Submissions and Recommendations PSD-009-13 Contact: Date of Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation On behalf of: Submission Submission No. Heather Sessions, 21-Jun-12 Concerned that the Draft Secondary Plan shows 1701 Durham Highway 2 is significantly No action Richard Gay that 1697 Durham Highway 2 is within the Town shallower than the adjacent 1697 Durham recommended Holdings Ltd. Centre Commercial Area, but the adjacent lot Highway 2. To add 1701 to the Town W92-C;W37-C 1702 (now 1701) Durham Highway 2 is in the Centre could potentially set a precedent for Medium Density Residential area, although both the remaining properties further east to properties are in the same ownership. Ms. follow suit, which is not desirable in view of Sessions requests that 1702 (now 1701) their comparatively shallow lot depth. Durham Highway 2 be included in the Town Centre Commercial area to allow for the combined development of the two lots. Marcel Provenzano 20-Jun-12 Request that"Town Centre Commercial' area be Staff supported the addition of these lands Concern addressed Otto Provenzano extended northwards to include lands north of to the'Town Centre Commercial'area. Verbal Highway 2 because it is immediately across from Future land uses should integrate with the the Town Centre. A commercial development Town Centre as a whole as well as the can be better integrated with the town centre integration with the Black Creek to the uses to the south and the open system to north. the north. Cindy Bosy 20-Jun-12 Regarding 1690 Durham Highway 2. Staff has considered these submissions and Concern addressed W95-C;Verbal have included 1690 Durham Highway 2 into Request that Secondary Plan and zoning permit the Town Centre Commercial designation. the existing single storey home at 1690 Highway 2 be used for office use. The site is isolated and the adjacent land owner to the west would have little or no interest to acquire 1690 because of its limited redevelopment potential. The site already has sufficient lot frontage (approx. 80 m) but the proposed policies of having a minimum height of 2 storeys and a mixed use building is too restrictive to make redevelopment possible. Marcel Provenzano 20-Jun-12 Request that"Town Centre Commercial'area be Staff supports the addition of these lands to Concern addressed Otto Provenzano extended northwards to include lands north of the'Town Centre Commercial'area. Verbal Highway 2 because it is immediately across from Future land uses should integrate with the the Town Centre. A commercial development Town Centre as a whole as well as the can be better integrated with the town centre integration with the Black Creek to the uses to the south and the open space system to north. the north. Revised Summary of Submissions and Recommendations PSD-009-13 Contact: On behalf of: Submission No. Date of Submission Details of Submission Staff Comments Recommendation Adam Thompson 01-Nov-10 Express opinion that an Official Plan is not an The Secondary Plan no longer contains No further action Novatech appropriate tool to prohibit drive-through prohibitions on drive through facilities. The recommended Engineering facilities. Drive through facilities and stacking Official Plan contains policies regarding Consultants lanes can be regulated through zoning by-law drive-throughs. Drive-through restaurants TDL Group and/or urban design guidelines and through site will not be appropriate in certain locations W52-C plan control. Novatech, on behalf of their client, and will be addressed in the implementing object to the prohibition of drive through facilities zoning by-law. in Courtice West Gateway Precinct as set out in the CMS Master Development Plan Report and request that the prohibition be removed. Kurt Franklin 01-May-10 Regarding 1613 Durham Highway 2. Medium Density Residential permits a First Tech Weston Consulting mixture of uses. Retail is limited to 20% of Mechanical no Group Requesting that a mix of uses be permitted on the ground floor area. longer has an First Tech the subject lands. interest in this Mechanical property; no action W38-C recommended HAN DOUTS /C I RCULATI ONS Application By. WesLD 'imamond Properties I. ..... 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L dire •y t] E 9LpGK 193 n rn � ar�Mrace �499! 9sa:ag.®.g �'U �,cV JO.•G %%z rg ¢959 — c w.no-.re p Q<Y` <<E/�CRE.$�N z ,%%' s s s °fit Y m BLOCK S NY ••.HFiS�'FOMD�; BWMP _U ., .••. ., 1.362ha 0 Mi[La ,, ;q•f r R w• ••FU�URE,BRbQI(HILL.BdUL•EVARb••.•,•• ye Appl *icat*ion B . 668390 Ontar*lo L'lm *lted L A PROPOSED ZONING BY- LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A NEW HOME SALES PAVILION FOR A MAXIMUM OF THREE YEARS FILE NO.: ZBA 2012 - 0022 o Proposed Locat*ion I _ DURHAM jLjjq"AY 2 New Slte Of ,n 1 M1 M p L Existing Site 0 4. _ ZBA 2012-0022 __________ ------------- _ Site Plan Approval-----FUTURE P WILLIAM Access to Martin Road -------------------------IA - - - - • Granular parking lot ti • e Si nc g g Z A Barrier free " o Landsca in p g •' w - -�- - Consistent with y - "DURHAM HIGHVFAY,2 . Official Plan policies No objections • `'` o ';, Agreement to use fXTENSION future Prince William k�-� Po N." 90\1 Boulevard eRINCE � T R � M1f Recommendat*ions alibi - .vuGIES a a�HG�4bN5 _ {t , _ # 14 2013/01 / 16 2013 DEAC Environmental Achievement Awards -�! DURHAM Durham Environmental Advisory Committee REGION DURHAM Durham REGION Advisory� ryC�mutael About DEAC ➢ Voluntary advisory committee of citizen members ➢ Provide advice on environmental planning matters Ift DURHAM ilk Durham REGION Environmental Environmental Achievement Awards Advisory Committee ➢ Intended to recognize and acknowledge environmental achievements ➢ Individuals and organizations in the public, private and non-profit sections within Durham Region DURHAM Durham ' Award . REG' E�nvlro Amenta�l ➢ George A. Scott Stewardship y maintenance, protection, or preservation of the natural environment Dr. J . Murray Speirs Restoration yrestoration of degraded natural environments Irene Kock Education/Communication yfostering natural environment education Jessica Markland Partnerships ycooperative efforts to enhance the environment Eric Krause Innovative Plans/Policies/Initiatives yforward-th inking for change in the natural environment Evylin Stroud Lifetime Achievement ycontinuous promotion to protect the environment DURHAM Durham 2012 Awards Environmental ➢ George A. Scott Stewardship y Natalie Fedchak of Greenwood Organic Vegetable Farm Dr. J . Murray Speirs Restoration >Wilson Paterson (Whitby) Irene Kock Education/Communication yDurham District School Board, Outdoor + Env. Education Department Jessica Markland Partnerships yThe Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department Eric Krause Innovative Plans/Policies/Initiatives yThe Beaver River Trail Collaborative Group Evylin Stroud Lifetime Achievement yJohn McCutcheon (Uxbridge) 9 :no DURHAM Ea Durham �y iocm T �ntal Clarington A ➢ 2011 : Evylin Stroud Award John Slater (Orono Crown Trust) ➢ 2010 -. George A. Scott Award Eric and Jennifer Bowman, Bowmanview Farm ➢ 2010 -. Eric Krause Award Algoma Orchards Limited ➢ 2009 -. I Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee ➢ 2008 : Jessica Markland Award Ontario Power Generation --tom Durham 2013 ' Award � � EnvironmeiHal Advisory Corn mmee ➢ Nomination forms , details and other helpful resources available at www.durham.ca/deac ➢ Please help spread the word to friends , colleagues & constituents ➢ Deadline for submissions is March 4th Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington 2012 Accomplishments Guests and presentations topics: ✓ Karen Cooper,Tyler Drygas,Tim Sorochinsky URS Consultants on bridge improvements along 401 (townline and cobbledick),401 interchanges and Holt Road interchange ✓ Paul Halliday and Bill Humber regarding Higher Education Task Force Recommendations ✓ Councillor Traill regarding secondary uses ✓ Fred Horvath and Bob Genosko, ditching issues and invasive species ✓ Ted Meszaros and Louie Speziale, Commercial Fill Issues ✓ Rick Pigeon, Agriculture Building Permits and Fees ✓ Mark Peacock, Site Alteration and Commerical Fill Issues (CA regulations) ✓ Don Lovisa, Susan Todd and Debbie McKee Demczyk from Durham College regarding support for agricultural related programs and research goals ✓ Meg Morris, Covanta (EFW) Community Relations ✓ Chris Darling from CLOCA provided an overview of Ontario Regulation 42/06 on development regulations and tile drainage ✓ Mike Porporo from MPAC provided an overview of MPAC,the assessment cycle, property valuation, and online tool AboutMyPropertyTM ✓ Ron Albright and Dan Campbell on Clarington Transportation Master Plan Provided Comments on: Letter of support provided to Durham College for Agricultural related programs and Campus expansion Comments on Site Alteration By-law amendments and definitions Comments on Exotic Pet By-law Comments on Durham Region Agricultural Portal for business promotion Recommendations in PPS regarding Agricultural Policies and Secondary Uses Resolution to support Ethanol Plant in Oshawa Harbour Volunteer Recognition:—10 years-Ted Watson and Tom Barrie 5 years- Mary Ann Found, Eric Bowman and Brenda Metcalf Committee involvement in: Clarington Farmers' Market Farmers Parade of Lights Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee Durham Farm Connections Clarington Board of Trade Durham Federation of Agriculture Promotion: Orono Fair Booth DAAC Tour Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington i Work Plan for 2011-2014 Monitoring and providing input on: • 407 implementation issues. • Local transportation issues. • Secondary uses on rural properties. • Review of Clarington's Official Plan. • Hearing from the Agricultural Community The Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington provides Municipal Council and Members Staff with an agricultural perspective, providing advice on many issues including Ted Watson – Chair municipal policy and by-laws. Brenda Metcalf–Vice Chair The Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington has also: Tom Barrie • Initiated establishment of"Slow Eric Bowman Moving Vehicles—Active Farming Mark Bragg Area" signs on local roads. John Cartwright . Discussed issues with CAUTION Les Caswell SLOW MOVING Clarington Operations VEHICLES Gary Jeffery on the specifications Jennifer Knox of field access driveways. Donald Rickard ACTIVE FARMING • Prepared research and AREA Mary Ann-Found (DFRA Rep) provided recommendations on changing the farmland tax ratio from Council Liaison 25%to zo% in Durham Region. Councillor Wendy Partner • Assisted in the development of the Staff Liaison Clarington Farmer's Market. 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