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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT D.N.SMITH,M.C.I.P.,Director
HAMPTON,ONTARIO LOB 1JO TEL. (416)263-2231
REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 11, 1981.
REPORT NO. : P-87-81
SUBJECT: Application for Rezoning Z-A-2-8-3
King and Lambert Streets, Bowmanville
Mrs. S. Roman
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning and Development Committee recommend to
Council the following:
1. That Report P- 81 be received; and that
2. The applicants be advised that the Town of Newcastle
will consider approval of a Special Condition By-law,
to permit the use of the property for business offices
subject to the applicant entering into a site plan agreement;
and that
3. The applicants be requested to advise Town staff of their
of the subject application.
BACKGROUND:
The subject application requests an amendment to the Bowman-
ville Zoning By-law to rezone a 1011.7 square metre (10,890 square feet)
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parcel of land located on the northeast corner of King Street and
Lambert Street in the former Town of Bowmanville. The applicant wishes
to rezone this property for a variety of general commercial uses, as
listed in the present zoning by-law.
The site is designated "Main Central Area" in the Region of
Durham Official Plan. Section 8.2.2.1 of the Plan permits a fully
integrated array of shopping, personal and business services, office,
institutional, community, recreational and residential uses within the
Main Central Areas. Therefore, the general commercial uses proposed
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would appear to conform with the intent of this policy in the Regional
Plan.
The site is presently zoned "R" Residential in the Bowmanville
Zoning By-law. The proposed by-law would apply a special condition to
this site in order to allow commercial uses.
The application was circulated to the Durham Planning and
Works Department, Newcastle Works Department, Newcastle Building Depart-
ment and the Newcastle Fire Department for comments:
The Durham Planning and Works Department stated the following:
"The subject site is within the sphere of influence of a "Main
Central Area" designation in the Durham Regional Official Plan.
We have reviewed the subject proposal and have concluded that
the proposal to permit commercial uses conforms to the Durham
Regional Official Plan.
With respect to the provision of regional services, both munici-
pal water and sanitary sewer services are available to the site."
The Newcastle Works Department
"I. That the Applicant submit a detailed Site Plan indicating
existing utilities, etc. , proposed parking lot elevations
and grades.
2. That the entrance to the parking lot be in accordance with
Town Policy.
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3. That the existing entrance off King Street be closed.
4. That the Applicant submit a Storm Drainage Plan, de-
tailing the connection(s) to the proposed sewer on
Lambert Street, as indicated in the Plan which accom-
panied this Application."
The Newcastle Building Department
"Should the building be used as a restaurant, it is possible
there would be insufficient parking available. This, however,
is dependent on the floor area available to the public."
The Newcastle Fire Department
"The existing water supply for fire service is adequate,
consisting of a 6" water main and hydrant located on the
corner of Lambert and King Streets, with a fire flow of
approximately 680 G.P.M.
In regards to rezoning to Commercial spot type fill in
areas, over a period of time and in conjunction with the
type of uses permitted, could present hazards to adjoining
property and buildings.
Therefore, careful consideration should be given in regards
to applications of this type."
COMMENT:
Staff have reviewed the application submitted by Mrs. Roman
and note that we would have no objection to rezoning the subject prop-
erty for business offices such as Real Estate, Insurance and Law Offices.
We are, however, unwilling to recommend approval of a greater variety of
commercial uses in the absence of a specific proposal. It is our con-
sidered opinion that the transition from a residential use to a commercial
use should respect the character, not only of the site but of the adjacent
properties. In that regard, the use of this building as a business office
would nave substantially less impact upon adjacent uses than would more
intensive uses such as retail stores.
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Staff note that with the concurrence of the proponent
a by-law will be brought forward for the Committee's consideration.
Staff note also that a site plan agreement with the Town will be re-
quired for the proposed use.
Respectf ASmith,y ubmitted,Id EP:TTE:lb D. C.I.P.
April 30, 1981 Director of Planning
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