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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD-28-94 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee File# Date: Monday, July 18, 1994 Res. # By-Law# Report#: 0-D-28-94 File#: Subject: VACANT LOT, SOUTH—WEST CORNER OF TRULLS RD. NORTH & GEORGE REYNOLDS DRIVE, COURTICE Rey TIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CD-28-94 be received for information. BACKGROUND: At a General Purpose & Administration Committee meeting held on May 9, 1994, Committee requested that staff review and prepare a report on the condition of a vacant lot, more specifically, the issue of ponding and stagnant water, on the south-west corner of Trulls Road and George Reynolds Drive, Courtice. This was in response to a letter received by Council from Dwayne Evelyn of 165 George Reynolds Drive. REPORT: An inspection of the above noted property was conducted by staff on June 9, 1994. The "center" of this lot is its lowest point. It was obvious that water had been in this area, but had since dissipated. Culvert pieces, signs and other miscellaneous debris were noted on site. The ground vegetation would also be in need of being cut in the near future. The main concern of the "ponding" stagnant water is a recurrent one. It originates in the spring and lasts for a couple of weeks until the water has been able to dissipate into the ground. It appears that the lot is comprised of fill material, except in the low area where there are trees which would have been killed by such filling. There is a municipally owned flood plain approximately 50 feet to the south of this property. In the spring, this area becomes flooded with a large amount of water. The water remains until it is absorbed into the ground. Both situations create a natural environment for mosquitoes and the by-law was not intended to eliminate such natural occurrences. . . .2 60 "1 C pELAO PA PI PA RECYCLE THIS i5 PAINED 4REGYGLED PAPER REPORT CD-28-94 - 2 - JULY 18, 1994 The subject property is privately owned and commercially zoned. It is not subject to any terms or conditions which would be included in a subdivision agreement with the Municipality. By-law staff have solicited the assistance of the Public Works Department. They will be corresponding with the owner in the hopes of suggesting a course of action which would alleviate the water problem. The owner would not be bound by any of these suggestions; nor would Public Works be able to force any work to be done. The matter of the debris and ground vegetation on the lot are items which are contained within the context of the Property Standards By-law. A letter has been sent, by staff, to the property owners, addressing these concerns and instructing them on action to be taken. Since that time, staff have been in contact with Ken Peters, who is "managing" the property on behalf of Harry Fischer (Few Pet Ltd. ) , the owner of the property. To date, the majority of debris has been removed and the ground vegetation has been cut. . Staff have had ongoing contact with Mr. Peters regarding the remaining debris . He has informed staff that he will be inspecting the property with Mr. Fischer in the near future, and will advise staff of his instructions and intended actions. In past years, staff have been in contact with the owners of this property. They have co-operated in rectifying matters of concern to a certain extent. This year, via correspondence from staff, the owners have been made bluntly aware of their responsibilities, and of the fact that any further dealings with this property will involve legal action pursuant to the provisions of the Property Standards By-law. The Property Standards By-law prescribes minimum standards for any land within the Municipality. The standards for vacant land differ from those of occupied property by not being as stringent. It has been staff's past experience that as long as property remains vacant, we will continue to receive complaints yearly. In most instances, the lot does meet the minimum standards of the Municipality's By-law, but being in a developed residential zone, people expect the lot to be maintained at a level higher than can be enforced under the By-law. Respectfully submitted Reviewed By ,f AI `, f Patti L. Barr' , A.M.C.T. W.H. Stockwell Town Clerk Chief Administrative Officer PLB*TM*MH 6U �