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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD-63-95DN: DERREMA.GpATHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee File # 1 °' Date: Monday, June 19, 1995 Report #: PD-63-95 File #: DEV 95 -001 Subject: REZONING AND NEIGHBOURHOOD PART LOT 31, CONCESSION 2, FILE: DEV 95 -001 (X -REF: Res. # L;,_ µ eat 9 (X -REF: NPA- 001 /CS)Bylaw # PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON NPA- 001 /CS) Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report PD -63 -95 be received; 2. THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By -law 84 -63 of the former Town of Newcastle submitted by the Dekkema - Gervais Development Corporation for the development of the land for two (2) single family lots be APPROVED; 3. THAT the attached amendment to By -law 84 -63 be APPROVED and that the Holding (H) symbol be removed by By -law upon confirmation of the flood - proofed grade elevations by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority; 4. THAT the application to amend the Courtice South Neighbourhood Plan be APPROVED; 5. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 1. APPLICATION DETAILS 1.1 Applicants: Dekkema - Gervais Development Corporation Sandbury Building (Courtice) Corporation 1.2 Neighbourhood Plan: From "Minor Open Space" to "Residential" in the Courtice South Neighbourhood Plan in order to permit the development of two (2) single family dwelling units. 1.3 Zoning: From "Environmental Protection" to an appropriate zone in order to implement the above noted development. 1.4 Area: .249 hectares (.615 acres) ....2 527 REPORT NO. PD -63 -95 PAGE 2 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 In January of 1995, the Planning and received an application to amend Neighbourhood Plan and Comprehensive order to permit the development of dwelling units. Development Department the Courtice South Zoning By -law 84 -63 in two (2) single family 2.2 The proposal is situated on a .249 hectare (.615 acre) parcel of land located at the south -east bend of Poolton Crescent but is more formally described as Block 149 on Registered Plan 1OM -839. 3. PUBLIC NOTICE AND SUBMISSIONS 3.1 Pursuant to the requirement of the Planning Act, a Public Meeting was held on March 20, 1995 at which time the applicant appeared before Committee in order to answer any questions the Committee may have had. No other person appeared before Committee at the Public Meeting although the Planning and Development Department have received numerous telephone inquiries, four (4) written submissions and one (1) petition signed by one hundred and nineteen (119) area residents. 3.2 The four (4) written submissions all voiced objections to the proposal while the petition objected to the proposal and indicated that a daytime public meeting was not satisfactory to the residents. In addition, the four (4) written submissions all indicate that the residents were under the impression that the subject land would eventually be developed into a park /playground. 4. OFFICIAL PLAN CONFORMITY 4.1 Within the Durham Regional Official Plan, the is designated as a "Living Area ". The primar, designated shall be for residential purposes. foregoing, the application would appear to Durham Regional Official Plan. subject property use of lands so In view of the comply with the ....3 REPORT NO. PD -63 -95 PAGE 3 4.2 Within the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle, the subject property is located within the 2B Neighbourhood and designated Residential. Section 6.1.3(iv) of the Plan encourages infilling on existing road frontages. Accordingly, the application appears to conform with the Official Plan for the former Town of Newcastle. 5. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN CONFORMITY 5.1 Within the Courtice South Neighbourhood Plan, the subject property is designated Minor Open Space. Lands so designated are intended to preserve, wherever possible, unique or important elements of the natural environment having local significance such as woodlots and minor watercourses associated with stormwater management. As the applicant is proposing to develop two (2) single family dwellings on the property, an amendment to the Courtice South Neighbourhood Plan is required. It is noted that the amendment to the Neighbourhood Plan would bring it into conformity to the Official Plan. 6. ZONING BY -LAW COMPLIANCE 6.1 Within Comprehensive Zoning By -law 84 -63 of the former Town of Newcastle, the subject property is zoned "Environmental Protection (EP)". As the applicant is proposing to develop two (2) single family dwellings on the subject property, an amendment to the zoning by -law is required. 7. AGENCY COMMENTS 7.1 The application was circulated to various departments and agencies by the Planning and Development Department. The following provides a brief summary of the comments received to date. 7.2 The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has advised that the applicant's engineer has demonstrated that the lands could ....4 529 REPORT NO. PD -63 -95 PAGE 4 be filled and satisfactorily flood - protected without significant effects on the floodplain characteristics of the area. Therefore, the Authority has no objection to the proposed use of these lands. However, the Authority does recommend that a Holding (H) prefix be placed on the amending by -law until such time as the flood - proofed grade elevations have been confirmed. 7.3 The Community Services Department has reviewed the application and has no objection to the proposal subject to the rear portion of the lands being deeded to the Municipality being graded and sodded to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 7.4 The Public Works Department has reviewed the application and has no objection to the proposal subject to the Municipality's standard conditions regarding service connections, lot grading, access and street tree planting. 7.5 The balance of the agencies which provided comments were the Community Services Department, the Fire Department, the Regional Planning Department and the Ministry of Natural Resources. None of the aforementioned agencies provided objectionable comments with respect to the proposal. 8. STAFF COMMENTS 8.1 The subject property was created as Block 149 through the approval of Registered Plan of Subdivision 10M -839. At the time of approval a stormwater management pond did not exist for the watershed to accommodate flows from the development. As an interim measure Block 149 was set aside to provide a location for an on -site water quality control facility. However, the stormwater management pond has now been constructed and the tributary of Robinson Creek has been re- channelized. Therefore, the applicant contends that Block 149 is not required for stormwater management purposes and is of sufficient size to accommodate two (2) additional dwellings. ....5 -- 530 REPORT NO. PD -63 -95 PAGE 5 8.2 Staff note for the Committee's information that the subdivision agreement between the Municipality and the applicant states that Block 149 "is to be retained as zoned until such time as a development application and rezoning are approved. Should the Owner be unable to develop the block on or before the release of this agreement, it is to be granted gratuitously to the Town ". 8.3 With respect to the issue of the development of Block 149 into a park or playground, Staff advise for the Committee's and the residents' information that Block 149 was never intended to be a park or playground nor was it required under the terms of the subdivision agreement. 9. CONCLUSION 9.1 In consideration of the comments contained within this report, Staff would have no objection to the approval of the attached zoning by -law amendment, as applied for. Respectfully submitted, Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P. Director of Planning and Development WM *FW *cc Attachment # 1 - Attachment # 2 - Attachment # 3 - Attachment # 4 - Attachment # 5 - Attachment # 6 - Attachment # 7 - June 8, 1995 Reviewed by, W. H. Stockwell Chief Administrative Officer Key Map Survey Petition Letter of Objection Letter of Objection Letter of Objection Letter of Objection 531 REPORT NO. PD -63 -95 PAGE 6 Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: Dekkema Gervais Development Corporation 100 Allstate Parkway Suite 501 Markham, Ont. L3R 6H3 Pernell Roberts 33 Poulton Crescent Courtice, Ont LlE 2H5 Heather Whittall 37 Poulton Crescent Courtice, Ont LlE 2H5 Cathie McCabe 101 Stuart Road Courtice, Ont LlE 2A2 John Carter 82 De Rosa Avenue Bolton, Ont L7E 1A8 David McPhee 33 Bushford Street Courtice, Ont LlE 2H5 532 ATTACHMENT +1 DEV. 95�001 533 Cq ►, ► t Z uj r tf Im .r r — — — — — -- . -- — — S `— — ---t =� 'L _ - - - - _► - - ..._ _. �- __ -�- 1Ex.L E,HYD, ( I 1 1 � 1 1 � �• �1 ni lllKi G t 1 4n Ei 1 l ,i of nl I11g1 � I Cal i 89. 88 1�1 r�Eii xl I:zl 1 121 1 I i 1VI 1 l Iq I S� S�`14F In I � AXIS'. Slid. MH.2 111 1 1 N. IN V. :28.365 y �- EX.P?SA S I ONE t3Z GZ Cathie McCabe 101 Stuart Road Courtice, Ontario L1E 2A2 905 -436 -2312 Mr. Warren Monroe Planning Department Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1 C 3A6 Dear Warren: ATTACHMENT #3 MAY i 5 1995 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT May 12,1995 Enclosed you will find a list of 119 local Courtice residents who do not wish to see the .249 hectares of vacant land [part of Lot 31, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington] developed for two additional home sites on Poolton Crescent. Over half of the residents who signed this petition stated they would have attended an open meeting on this subject had the meeting been at a more appropriate time. They stated, that a daytime meeting, with no set time for the discussion, was completely unsuitable. I think that council should take this under advisement. If another meeting is to be scheduled, we would request that it be arranged at a time that would suit the majority of the citizens concerned. We look forward to your help and understanding in this manner. Yours truly Cathie McCabe 535 ATTACHMENT #4 4w 4 MUNICIPALITY OF OLARINGTPN PLANNING DEPARTWNT I I'N u) e- ILI oe "o 11112,1 tie ,116 e Vill-,� 536 , , r ATTACHMENT #5 0 FEB I2 MUNIOII'AUT`l OF CLARINCxTC ��nNNIN i�FF�1RT�s> �T John and Kathy Carter 82 De Rose Ave. Bolton, Ontario L7E lA8 February 12, 1995 Patti Barrie, Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, Ontrio L1C 3A6 Dear Ms. Barrie, RE: ZONING CHANGE IN PART OF LOT 31, CONCESSION 2 FROM MINOR OPEN SPACE TO RESIDENTIAL As we are unable to attend the March. 20, 1995 meeting regarding the above zoning change, we would like to express in writing our objections to this change. Although we no longer live on Poolton Crescent; but are presently renting our townhouse out, we are still concerned over the proposal, as we feel Courtice desperately needs more green space, rather that less. One of the main reasons we left the area was due to the lack of green space and the high density housing. The only green areas lleft to enjoy were the schooiyards, as the town had made no concessions for any additiona_ parkland. The entire time we lived on Poolton Cres. (Dec. 1990 - Aug. 1993), we awaited the development of the parcel of land in question to a park. Unfortunately, for that entire period, it t` remained an eyesore of garbage and stagnant water - we deserved better than that considering the amount of taxes charged on even the smallest townhouse. The development of the area into a small _nark would greatly enhance the neighbourhoods what we definitely Cion't need is two more houses packed together. A park would give some of the smaller children a place to play close to home, as well as break up the monotony (somewhat) of tl:e high density housing. 537 I . r In closing, we cannot believe that the town of Clarington requires taxes so badly that they need to convert this 0.24 acres of green space into housing. Give the residents of Courtice a break and let them have some green space! Sincerely Owb�) John and Kathy Carter , 41 D Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ont. L 1 C -3AG Planning File: DEV 95 -001 NPA 95- 001 /CS Clerk's File : D14.DEV.95 -001 February 14, 1995. F EB Z3 L.; GJ V0 'S5 MAR 1 1995 To Whom it May Concern: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PLANNING DEPARTMENT This lettter is in reference to the Public Melting Notice to change Part of Lot 31, Concession 2 from Minor Open Space to Residential in order to build 2 single family dwellings. In addition change the zoning from Environmental Protection (EP) to Residential. I totally oppose this attempt to change this zoning. We purchased our home at Lot 81 4 years ago. When we purchased we were led to beleive, as well as all the other people who purchased on this block that first, the land behind us (H) R3 would remain an Environmental woods as it was when we purchased and second that this area Lot 31 wood remain as a park area. We are all upset with the fact that our homes were over $140,000 homes and now have in the past year had townhouses built directly behind us for $99,000. That immediately reduces the value of our home as well as our neighbourhood with the class of people who now reside there. With the ammount of taxes we pay for this minute size of lot you would think the least the town could do is leave a small park area for the community to enjoy. This is a small piece of usable environmental land which can now be enjoyed safely by young children and pets and families. I'm sure there are lots of other areas which are already classed residential in which these 2 homes can be built. What is the sense of having land classed Environmental Protection (EP) if you plan on changing it to residential? That doesn't make sense to me. All the other (EP) land is this area is thick wooded areas which nothing can been done in. Doesn't it make sense to have a small (EP) section of land (such as lot 31) flat and usefuli for playing catch, baseball or just having your children and pets run around. I don't know-what else I can say, I'm sure the., decision has already been made and we will be living in construction and dust for the next year. A Very disappointed tax payer, H.Whittall 3' Poolton Cres. - Courtice, Ont. is L i E -2H5 539 �� February 19, 1995 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PLANNING FILE: DEV 95 -041 NPA 95- 001 /C.S 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1 C 3A6 Dear CLERKS FILE: D 14. DEV. 95 -0 D I ATTACHMENT +i F r j' S 22 AIN °95 r;. 2 G- lgJ05 �N ' -} lip v. We are writing regarding the propose changes to LQT 31, CONCESSION 2 in the former Township of Dalingtori, Whcn we first moved in this area, we were told that this parcel of land was slated to be aR1ayground. We have been waiting for over three years for this playground. I MUST KNOW VOICE AN OBJECTION TO THIS PROPOSAL. We think that having a conservation area in each community is a great way to improve our way of life. Depriving the community of valuable open, green and protected spaces will only force the children of that community to seek other areas to amuse themselves. The impeding consequence would be an increase in crime, violence and resentment toward the ability of the government to m &ain. the standard of the community. Sincerely, 45 f 44 Pcrncll and Sharon Roberts -. To I it • • lill m 10 :4 V-11 m 1 :16111 ol • • ' PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to redesignate certain lands from "Minor Open Space" to "Residential" to permit two (2) residential lots. LOCATION: South of Poolton Crescent in Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, in the former Township of Darlington being Block 149 in Registered Plan of Subdivision 10M -839. BASIS: The amendment is based upon an application to develop two single detached dwellings (NPA 95- 001 /CS). ACTUAL AMENDMENT: The Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan is hereby amended as follows: 1. by amending "Schedule 1 Land Use Structure Plan" to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from "Minor Open Space" to "Residential" as shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto. 2. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this Amendment. IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan with respect to implementation, shall apply to this amendment. INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Courtice South Neighbourhood Development Plan with respect to the interpretation of the Plan, shall apply to this amendment. 5 41 SCHEDULE • AMENDMENT* 6 TO THE COURTICE SOUTH NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN .:: :::::. .:.. ......... r.. r r �1 } r r r r r r r r r r r r r r' rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr��rrrr��rr�r�rrrrrrirrrr�rrrrnrrrrrai •� �'�:': :•: :':':: r f'.".."'7 t'''''_.'"l rrrrrtgirrrrr�rrr r CHANGE FROM "MINOR OPEN SPACE" ° TO ° RESIDENTIAL L�� a r A A o o: r r . r ■ r r now::*, i r •4h r : • '•' � tJJ a 2.5 ha .�': .� a' �•:,� I� � 2.Oha ` L�4'�F �,0�' .munrruu1 1111 2.5tid % ^J r. ♦�� N 4•y • J r, �" R ♦♦ J • r- rrrrrr Mrs e rr- ---mrr ., ■frrrrrrrrr^ ris* rrrrrrrrrr� r^ S J .j 4 r ' r r ( r �i A J THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY -LAW NUMBER 95- being a By -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for 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 former Town of Newcastle. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Schedule "4" to By -law 84 -63 as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: "Environmental Protection (EP)" to "Holding - Urban Residential Type Two ((H)R2)" as indicated on the attached Schedule "A" hereto. 2. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By -law. 3. 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 read a first time this day of 1995. BY -LAW read a second time this day of 1995. BY -LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 1995. 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