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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP-104-79 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT D. N. Smith ,M.C.I.P.,Director HAMPTON,ONTARIO LOB 1,10 TEL. (416)263-2231 REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF July 5, 1979. REPORT NO. : P-104-79 SUBJECT: Application to Amend By-law 1587, former Town of Bowmanville, Part of Lot 10, Concession 2; A. Brooking BACKGROUND: The above mentioned rezoning application was submitted to the Town of Newcastle in March of 1979. The applicant is requesting that a 1.24 hectare (3 acres) parcel be rezoned from 'A' Agricultural to 'R' Residential to permit a single family residence and a storage and main- tenance building for trucks (Display Plan) . The proposal would require the demolition of two existing buildings in reportedly poor condition. At present, the single family dwelling on the property is zoned R - Residential, the existing sheds are legal non-conforming uses within the 'A' Agricultural designation. The application was circulated in March of 1979 to the following agencies. Comments received are also summarized as follows: 1. Ministry of the Environment "Our review indicated that. the proposal could create c noise, dust and odours that may adversely effect residents located to the west. To minimize these potential impacts, r we recommend that the new structure be located on the site r- 2 - as far away from the residential property as it is practically possible. In addition, the bays and openings of the building (noise sources) should be located to face away from the residential properties, where possible. Design of the building to comply with these suggestions should minimize the potential conflict between the residential properties and this proposed facility." 2. Durham Planning and Works Departments "The subject lands are designated "Residential" in the Durham Regional Official Plan. The operation of a trucking business is not a permitted use under this designation. However, under Section 16.6.5 of the Plan, at their discretion, the Council of an area municipality may zone to permit continuation, expan- sion or enlargement of existing uses which do not conform to the designation of the Plan provided that such existing uses have no adverse effect on the pre- sent uses of surrounding lands or the implementation of the provisions of the Durham Plan. In view of the nature of the proposal, it is suggested that the potential im- pact on surrounding existing and future residential uses be closely examined. With regard to Regional services, sanitary sewer and water are available to the subject lands on the Liberty Street frontage. In the event of approval of this By-law, the applicants should be advised that they will be res- ponsible for the cost of all service connections required for this proposal. For this purpose, the Regional Works Department requests that four (4) copies of a site ser- vicing plan be submitted showing said service connections, designed in accordance with Regional standards for indus- trial development. Due to the nature of this application, there are no fin- ancial planning implications with respect to the current development policies of the Regional Municipality of Durham. We trust these comments will assist you in evaluating this proposal." 3. Bell Canada No comment. 4. Conservation Authority No comments received. - 3 - 5. Durham Health Unit The Durham Health Unit offers no objection to the above application so long as full municipal services are pro- vided to the premises. 6. Ontario Hydro The subject property does not conflict with any Ontario Hydro Plan, and is located wholly within the Town of Newcastle. No comment to offer. 7. Newcastle Works Department No comments. 8. Newcastle Building Department The proposed storage/maintenance building indicated on the site plan could not be erected as shown. Zoning By-law 1587 in Section 19(E) requires minimum yards of 150 feet (45.73m) where abutting upon a residential zone. An application submitted to the Committee of Adjustment in February 1974 (File No. A 3/74) for relief to extend the existing facilities was refused as the use is "not in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the by-law as in the Official Plan of the area". 9. Newcastle Fire Department The Fire Department has no objections to the above appli- cation for rezoning. The following comments are submitted: "1) The proposed storage and maintenance building to be located a minimum of 150 feet from existing residential dwellings. 2) Water supply for fire protection - there is an existing 8 inch water main with a fire hydrant located within 200 feet of the proposed building. 3) Access for fire department equipment by means of a street, private roadway or yard. 4) Building design and construction material in accordance with fire safety floor area requirements. (National Fire Code of Canada) ." - 4 - CMENT: Staff have reviewed the application, inspected the subject site and are concerned that the requested rezoning for commercial pur- poses will allow for the recognition of a potentially incompatible use in an existing and designated future residential area. Staff note that the operation of a truck storage and maintenance facility would be more appropriately located within an industrial area. Staff understand that the present use of the property is of i concern to neighbouring homeowners and feel that it would be appropriate to hold a public meeting to receive comments. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning and Development Committee hold a public meeting on August 9, 1979 to receive comments in respect of the requested rezoning by A. Brooking. Respectfully submitted, x/66° DNS:lb D. N. Smith, M.C.I.P. June 12, 1979 Director of Planning