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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
REPORT File #!cl
Res.
By -Law #
MEETING: General Purpose and Administration Committee
DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1989
REPORT #: PD -78 -89 FILE #: DEV 88 -118
SLRJECT: REZONING APPLICATION - TERRY PRICE
PART LOT 6, CONCESSION 1, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON
DEV 88 -118
RECOPMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD -78 -89 be received; and
2. THAT Staff be authorized to refund Mr. Terry Price the cost of rezoning
fees since the application is not necessary for the proposal; and
3. THAT the applicant be so advised.
1. BACKGROUND:
1.1 On February 6, 1989, members of Committee had before them Staff Report
PD -31 -89 in consideration of an application submitted by Mr. Terry
Price to rezone a .8 hectare parcel of land to permit the development
of a farm produce and garden retail outlet.
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1.2 The application was referred back to Staff for further processing, and
in order for Staff to liaise with a representative of Newcastle Hydro
Electric Commission, noting that the Commission members had concerns
with the proposed access and the the possibility of traffic congestion
at the intersection of Highway No. 2 and Lambs Road.
1.3 On February 20th., 1989, Staff met with representatives of Newcastle
Hydro and they were given the opportunity to review the proposal.
Subsequently, on February 24, 1989, Staff received correspondence from
the Commission offering no objection to the proposal.
1.4 In addition to the foregoing, PD -31 -89 indicated that Staff was unable
to ascertain if the applicant intended to sell produce grown on his
farm as well as other farm units and the length of time, whether it
would be on a year -round basis or a seasonal basis. These details were
essential in determining if a rezoning application was necessary.
2. COMMENTS:
2.1 Through discussions and written confirmation from the applicant, Staff
have been able to ascertain that the produce sold will only be that
produce on the farm owned by the Price family and will be sold on a
seasonal basis. Given this information, the proposal would comply to
Section 11.2.3 of the Durham Regional Official Plan, stating that
retail stands for the sale of agricultural products produced on the
farm unit are permitted. In addition, the sale of agricultural
products produced on the farm unit would comply with the definition of
farm as indicated within By -law 84 -63. Therefore given the information
the rezoning application is not necessary.
2.2 Staff have also discussed the issue with the Building Department and
would note for Committee's information that a Building Permit will be
required for the construction of the stand.
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REPORT NO.: PD-78-89
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3.1 Given the above noted information, Staff would respectfully recommend
that the fees for rezoning be refunded.
Respectfully submitted,
Franklin Wu, M.C.I,D.
Director of Planning & Development
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*Attach.
March 9, 1989
CC: Mr. Terry Price
D.R. # 4
B{WM&KK7ILLE, Ontario
LlC 3K5
Mr. A. W. Moore, Manager
c/o Newcastle Hydro Electric Commission
Box 130
Highway 2 and Lambs Road
B0WMA0VILL8, Ontario
LlC 3K5
Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
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