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TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
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MEETING: General Purpose and Administration Committee
DATE: Monday, July 17, 1989
REPORT #: PD- 181 -89
FILE #: DEV 89 -57 and OPA 89 -47/N
SUBJECT: REZONING /SITE PLAN AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
APPLICANT: J. SCHWARTZ
TEMPERANCE AND WELLINGTON STREETS, BOWMANVILLE
FILES: DEV 89 -57 AND OPA 89 -47/N
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD- 181 -89 be received;
2. THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Official Plan and
Comprehensive Zoning By -law 84 -63, as amended, submitted by J. Schwartz on
behalf of Specialty Paper Products Ltd. be referred back to Staff for further
processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all
outstanding comments; and
3. THAT the applicant be advised of Council's decision.
1. BACKGROUND:
1.1 In May, 1989 the Town of Newcastle Planning and Development Department
received an application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning
By -law 84 -63, as well as to enter into a Site Plan Agreement. The proposed
application submitted by J. Schwartz proposes a twenty -two (22) unit
residential condominium with 2500m2 of commercial floor space. The
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commercial component would comprise the first two floors, and the
residential units no the third and fourth fInmco. The applicant has
also submitted an Official Plan Amendment application, the purpose of
which is to allow the development of the four (4) storey mixed use
commercial-residential building. Should the principle of the
residential/commercial use be approved, the applicant will be required
to enter into a Site PIuu Agreement.
1.3 The subject site is an irregular shaped parcel, approximately .525 be
(1.3 acres) in size and is located on the south-east corner of
Temperance Street and Wellington Street. Adjacent land uses include
residential on the north side of Wellington Street; residential, a
church and fireball to the south; residential - multiple rental to the
east; and residential and library on the west side of Temperance
Street.
2. PUBLIC NOTICE
2.1 Staff would note for the Committee's information that Aorooaut to
(oxxooil'a resolution of July 26, 1982 and the requirements of the
DIauoiug Act, the appropriate aigoage acknowledging the application was
installed on the subject lands and surrounding property owners were
advised of the proposal.
2.2 By letter dated June 39' 1989, the Library Board objected to the
proposed application. & copy of the Letter of Objection is attached
herein.
3. CIRCULATED AGENCIES
3.1 Staff undertook a joint circulation of the Official Plan Amendment and
Rezoning/Site DIau applications. To date, comments that remain
outstanding are from six (6) of the circulated agencies. These
include, Newcastle Public Works, Regional Planning, Regional Works, the
Separate School Board, the Public School Board, and Central Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority.
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3.1 Newcastle Electric Hydro Commission noted no objections to the proposal
as submitted. Newcastle Fire Department offered no objections, noting
that the proposed development must conform to the applicable sections
of the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code for mixed Group C
and Group E occupancy. Demolition of the existing building will be
required to comply with Subsection 1.1.3 of the Ontario Building Code.
3.2 Newcastle Community Services Department offered no objection to the
proposal, however, noted that the approximately seventy-seven (77)
persons generated from such a proposal would be located within the
central core which has an inadequate provision of parkland for the
existing population. Pursuant to Town standards/policies, Community
Services Staff would request that the land dedication requirements for
both the residential and commercial development as contained in the
Planning Act and Town's Official Plan be accepted as cash-in-lieu and
the funds realized be credited to the Parks Reserve Account.
3.3 Although the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has not
provided written confirmation of their comments, it is noted that the
site is subject to Ontario Regulation 161/80; consequently permits must
be obtained prior to any filling or grading on these lands. Staff would
anticipate that their concerns would be addressed within the site plan
approval process.
3.4 The Bowmanville Central Business Improvement Area endorsed a resolution
at the May 9, 1989 meeting which stated that they wished to go on
record as having no objection to the proposal to amend the official
Plan to permit the proposed development. The B.I.A. reconfirmed that
they have always taken the position of supporting the Official Plan
which provides for the location of some 500,000 sq.ft. of commercial and
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personal service space in the Bowmanville Central District.
3.5 Staff would note that the Regional Planning Department has confirmed
the submission of the Official Plan Amendment and will be liaising with
Staff during their processing of the application. Additionally,
Regional Staff requested that any amending by -law not be passed until
the related Official Plan has been dealt with by both Town and Regional
Council.
4. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY -LAW INFORMATION
4.1 Within the Durham Regional Official Plan, the subject area is
designated "Main Central Area ". Residential uses are permitted in the
Main Central Area in conjunction with commercial development up to the
allowable floor space index of 2.50. The proposal has an index of
approximately 1.05, therefore, appears to be in compliance.
4.2 The lands are located within the designated "Main Central Area" in the
Town of Newcastle Official Plan and are further designated in Schedule
8.2 as "Community Facilities ". The predominant use of lands for those
areas designated "Community Facilities" shall be social, educational,
governmental and recreation activities, hence, the requirement
of an Official Plan Amendment.
4.3 The present zoning of the lands is "Urban Residential Type One
Exception (R1 -12) ". The "R1 -12" zone permits single family dwellings,
semi - detached dwellings, duplexes and converted dwellings. Special
zoning category will be required.
5. STAFF COMMENTS
5.1 In order to assist our review of the application, Staff will require
more detailed information for the purpose of Site Plan Approval.
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These include detailed floor layout, and elevation drawings of the
building from all sides. A separate landscaping schedule detailing
vegetative type and dimensions, coverage proposed, walkways, fencing,
illumination etc. must be provided as well.
5.2 Staff is generally satisfied with the provision of parking. However,
the nature of the commercial uses need to be verified in order to
ascertain the total required spaces. For example, parking requirements
for restaurant is different compared to office.
5.3 Section 3.11 within By-law 84-63 - loading space regulations would
require the provision of two (2) loading spaces; only one is proposed.
Staff will be discussing this matter with the applicant.
5.4 Staff note that, to date, no input has been received from the Regional
Works Staff nor Town Works Staff with respect to the site servicing and
design. It is acknowledged however, that this type of information has
not been supplied by the applicant for Staff's review. Information is
essential prior to Staff formulating a recommendation on the proposal.
5.5 RECOMMENDATION
As the purpose of this report is to satisfy the requirements of the
Planning Act with regards to a Public Meeting, and in consideration of
the comments outstanding and the various concerns outlined above, Staff
recommend the application be referred back to Staff for further
processing and a subsequent report.
REPORT NO.: PD-181-89
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Respectfully submitted,
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P.
Director of Planning & Development
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*Attach.
June 21, 1989
Recommended for presentation
to the Committee
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Lawrenc Kotseff
Chief dinistrative officer
INTERESTED PARTIES TO BE NOTIFIED OF COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL'S DECISION:
Mr. Jayson B. Schwartz
2040 Yonge Street
3rd Floor
TORONTO, Ontario
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Ms. Barbara Baker
Newcastle Public Library Board
62 Temperance Street
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario
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June 29, 1989.
Franklin Wu,
Director, Planning & Development Department,
Town of Newcastle,
40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6
RE: Your File: DEV 89 -57 and OPA 89 -47/N
Dear Mr. Wu:
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JUL 4 1989
T0114 J OF NEWCASTLE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
I am writing with regard to the rezoning
application for Part Lot 12, Concession #1, Town of Newcastle
(Temperance Street in Bowmanville) and the request for an
official plan amendment for that site. A letter similar to
this one has been sent to the Region of Durham Planning
Department.
The Town of Newcastle Public Library Board
discussed this matter at its regular meeting of June 21, 1989.
The Board opposes the official plan amendment which would have
the effect of deceasing the amount of land in the Bowmanville
Main Central Area designated as `Community Facilities'. The
Board has advised Council that a new central library facility
is required of approximately 25,000 sq. feet and with future
expansion potential for a total of 35,000 sq. feet. This main
branch should be in the Bowmanville Central Area. Until a
site is identified by the Board and Council, the Board opposes
a decrease in the central area lands designated as `Community
Facilities'.
The Board is also concerned about the requested
rezoning of the site to permit combined residential /commercial
use. -The present site of the main library branch is directly
across the street at 62 Temperance. While commercial use of
the site is not incompatible with effective library branch
operation, members of the Board are concerned that some types
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of commercial or restaurant uses might be of concern for a
public facility, one purpose of which is to attract children
as independent users.
Further, the Board is very concerned about the
impact of the proposed development on parking for library
users. Library parking at the main branch.consists of seven
on- street spaces on the east side of Temperance directly
across from the branch. Available parking is inadequate and
complaints from library users about lack of parking are
continuous. The proposed development would increase the
demand for parking in the library area during the day and
introduce a significant new demand for parking during the
evening hours.
Finally, the Board requests that it receive copies
of any correspondence or reports on either the official plan
amendment or the rezoning. Material should be sent to the
attention of Barbara Baker, Secretary- Treasurer of the Board
at the address above. Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Erla B. Jose,
chairman
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