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I CIF-h rl n lxmglon PlanningDevelopmentand Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario Inquiries & Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator, at 905-623-3379, ext. 2106 or by email at mchambers(aD_clarington.net. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Audio Record: The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio record of Planning and Development Committee meetings. If you make a delegation or presentation at a Planning and Development Committee meeting, the Municipality will be audio recording you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the Municipality's website. Copies of Reports are available at www.clarington.net C ' O Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 1 Call to Order 2 New Business — Introduction 3 Adopt the Agenda 4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 5 Announcements 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 6.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of November 16, 2015 6-1 7 Public Meetings 7.1 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 7-1 Applicant: H & H Building Corporation and LDB Holdings Ltd. Report PSD-059-15 8 Delegations There are no Delegations scheduled for this meeting at this time. 9 Communications - Receive for Information 9.1 Rooly Georgopoulos, Senior Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Inc. — 9-1 Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. — Proposed Pipelines to Serve the Communities of Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon — Notice of Project Change and Information Sessions 9.2 Dolly Goyette, Director, Central Region, Ministry of the Environment and 9-8 Climate Change— Response to Resolution #PD-031-15 Regarding Environmental Assessment Conditions and the Permit to Take Water for Hydro One's Clarington Transformer Station Page 1 Ck a Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 10 Communications — Direction 10.1 Kirk Kemp — Request for Street Naming 10-1 (Motion to Refer to Staff) 11 Presentations 11.1 Lorelei Jones, Principal, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. and Amy Burke, Senior Planner— Special Projects, Municipality of Clarington, Regarding Report PSD-060-15, Priority Green Clarington Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan 12 Planning Services Department Reports 12.1 PSD-059-15 Rezoning Applications to Permit 5 Single Detached Dwellings 12-1 and 1 Linked Dwelling on Holyrod Drive in Courtice 12.2 PSD-060-15 Priority Green Clarington Green Development Framework 12-12 and Implementation Plan 13 New Business - Consideration 14 Unfinished Business 14.1 Addendum 2 Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to 14-1 to Report Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in PSD-045-15 Bowmanville [Referred from the November 20, 2015 Planning and Development Committee Meeting] 15 Confidential Reports No Reports 16 Adjournment Page 2 C I t Planning and Development Committee ClaringtonMinutes November 16, 2015 Minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor W. Woo i Regrets: Councillor C. Traill E Staff Present: D. Crome, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers 1 Call to Order Councillor Woo called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2 New Business — Introduction There were no new business items added to the Agenda. 3 Adopt the Agenda Resolution #PD-059-15 i Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of November 16, 2015 be adopted as presented. !' Carried 4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting, 5 Announcements Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting is Resolution #PD-060-15 j% Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Mayor Foster That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee, held on October 26, 2015, be approved. Carried 6-1 Planning and Development Committee ClaringtonMinutes November 16, 2015 7 Public Meetings No Public Meetings 8 Delegations 8.1 Ted Meszaros Regarding the Minimum Distance Notification of Amendments to the Official Plan and Rezoning By-laws as it Pertains to Rural Clarington Ted Meszaros was present regarding the minimum distance notification of amendments to the Official Plan and Rezoning By-laws as it pertains to rural Clarington. Mr. Meszaros noted that, at a recent public meeting, residents within 120 metres of the subject property were provided notification by mail. He continued by explaining that he feels the 120 metres is adequate for urban areas but not for rural areas. Mr. Meszaros added that the 120 metres in a rural area would only be equivalent to approximately eight properties. He concluded by asking that the notifications sent by mail for public meetings be amended to be within 500 metres of a subject property for rural areas. Resolution #PD-061-15 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner That the delegation of Ted Meszaros, regarding the minimum distance notification of amendments to the official plan and rezoning by-laws as it pertains to rural Clarington, be referred to staff for comment. Carried 8.2 Michael Fry, DG Biddle & Associates, Regarding Addendum to Report PSD- 045-15, Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville Michael Fry advised the Municipal Clerk's Department, prior to the meeting, that he would be unable to attend as a delegation. 8.3 John Passalacqua Regarding Addendum to Report PSD-045-15, Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville John Passalacqua, Zemer Holdings, was present regarding Addendum to Report PSD-045-15, Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville. Mr. Passalacqua explained to the Committee that they chose this property to develop as it was an old house on a septic bed, has baseboard and oil heating, and a decommissioned well. He added that this property is in desperate need of development. Mr. Passalacqua explained that this property is suitable for development and supports local planning. He advised that this area can support the additional traffic, is located near Highway 401, is near the future GO Train location, local schools and the downtown area. Mr. Passalacqua noted that - 2 - 6-2 i r Planning and Development Committee Minutes ClaiingtonNovember 16,2015 they are targeting residents that are looking to downsize and intend on creating a high quality and affordable rental housing to support diverse housing in Clarington. He added that they have invested a great deal of time on this proposal including various studies and the use of consultants. Mr. Passalacqua provided a description of the design of proposed building and the location on the property. He added that they are still at the rezoning stage however they have approximately 90% of the site plan completed. Mr. Passalacqua continued by providing a detailed overview of the proposal and noted that this proposal has involved numerous consultations with the Region of Durham and the Municipality. He added that they have received the necessary approval for access to the north of the property from the Region of Durham. Mr. Passalacqua advised they have designed a proper parking lot at the rear of the building. He explained to the Committee f that the sewer location and the drainage was a challenge.and now the property will drain towards the rear of the property and then towards Rhonda Park. Mr. Passalacqua added f that this design retains density, maintains the woodlot, and allows them to achieve the necessary setbacks. He noted that this building is going to be .a modular and consistent design which assists with efficiency and lowers the building cost. Mr. Passalacqua added that they have worked hard to consider the interests of the public. Resolution #PD-062-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper I. That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the delegation of John Passalacqua to be extended for an additional two minutes. Carried Mr. Passalacqua addressed some of the recommendations of the report and advised that Zemer Holdings is not in agreement with the driveway being located opposite of Hartwell Avenue and requiring future traffic signals. He explained that the proposed driveway was to be to the north of the property and that this location had been previously determined over the last five years. Mr. Passalacqua noted that there has been an I. Environmental Assessment completed and an additional Public Information Centre conducted. He added that he has until November 30, 2015 to provide comments on the Public Information Centre andjhat decisions are being made prematurely as a result of the Environmental Assessment. Mr. Passalacqua continued by advising the Committee he is not in agreement with recommendations 4 b) or 4 e) of Addendum to Report PSD- 045-15 and provide explanations for these objections. Resolution #PD-063-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, secondefty Councillor Cooke I That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the delegation of John Passalacqua to be extended for an additional five minutes. Carried - 3 - 6-3 Planning and Development Committee ClaringtonMinutes November 16, 2015 Mr. Passalacqua requested that the language in Section 1.3 in the Report be changed to state that the Region is recommending the "future potential signalization" of Hartwell Avenue and Regional Road 57 as this is what was recommended in Environmental Assessment. He continued by stating the application was tabled as a result of the terminology regarding the trails to be added at the site and he explained that this is not possible due to liability issues. Mr. Passalacqua explained that the Report indicates that staff will work with the owner to possibly accommodate some or all of the future public connection through the development area. Mr. Passalacqua stated that this connection will not be possible. Mr. Passalacqua explained that they have agreed to dedicate the rear of the property and he will not be responsible for the construction of any trails as they need all the development area possible. He explained that his is not in agreement with Section 2.3 of the Report and feels that this is not completely accurate and that the Environmental Assessment suggests something entirely different. Alter the Agenda Resolution #PD-064-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the Agenda be altered to consider Addendum to Report PSD-045-15, Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville, at this time. Carried 14.1 Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville Resolution #PD-065-15 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster That Addendum to Report PSD-045-15, regarding an Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville, be referred to the December 7, 2015 Planning and Development Committee meeting to allow for further discussions with the Region of Durham and municipal staff regarding alternative entrance options. Carried 8.4 Dana Snow Regarding Report PSD-057-15, Heritage Designation Amendment Enfield United Church1640 Concession Road 9, former Township of Darlington Dana Snow was present regarding Report PSD-057-15, Heritage Designation Amendment Enfield United Church 1640 Concession Road 9, former Township of Darlington. Ms. Snow explained to the Committee that she is the new owner of the - 4 - 6-4 is PlCiaringtonanning and Development Committee Minutes November 16, 2015 property. She continued by noting that she recently attended a Clarington Heritage Committee meeting and that noted they support proposal. Ms. Snow concluded by explaining that she wanted to introduce herself and answer any questions. She added that she is looking to honour and respect the heritage and intends to update the building, I' address any structural issues, and create a comfortable residence for future occupants. 9 Communications - Receive for Information There are no Communications to be received for information. 10 Communications — Direction E There are no Communications to be received for direction. (. 11 Presentations No Presentations f t 12 Planning Services Department Reports j 12.1 PSD-057-15 Heritage Designation Amendment Enfield United Church 1640 Concession Road 9, former Township of Darlington r; Resolution #PD-066-15 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke i That Report PSD-057-15 be received; That the recommendation of the Clarington Heritage Committee, to amend the designation of Enfield United Church at 1640 Concession Road 9, Darlington, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, continue to be processed; That the Clerk prepare the required Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act; That, depending on the response to the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Clerk either i prepare the necessary by-law or report back to Council regarding objection(s) received; ! and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-057-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried - 5 - 6-5 Planning and Development Committee ClaringtonMinutes November 16, 2015 12.2 PSD:058-15 An Application by 1494339 Ontario Limited (Foley Group) for Removal of Holding Symbol Resolution #PD-067-15 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD-058-15 be received; That the application, submitted by 1494339 Ontario Limited (Foley Group) to remove the Holding (H) symbol, be approved; That the By-law contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-058-15, to remove the Holding (H) Symbol for lots fronting on to Daiseyfield Avenue, be passed; That, once all conditions contained-in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol for the balance of plan of subdivision 18T-90003 are satisfied, a By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council; That Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD-058-15 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-058-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 13 New Business — Consideration There were no New Business Item to be considered under this Section of the Agenda. 14 Unfinished Business 14.1 Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to rezone lands to permit an apartment building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville [Referred from the September 14, 2015 Planning and Development Committee Meeting] Addendum to Report PSD-045-15, Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to rezone lands to permit an apartment building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville, was considered earlier in the meeting during the delegation portion of the Agenda. 15 Confidential Reports There were no Confidential Reports scheduled under this Section of the Agenda. - 6 - 6-6 ' Planning and Development Committee CladyngtonMinutes November 16, 2015 16 Adjournment Resolution #PD-068-15 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Mayor Foster That the meeting adjourn at 8:13 PM. 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November 17, 2015 ORIt;,;;;-,I -,-0: ❑ COUR.ICILIfit a FILE DIRECTION iNNION',AIATION Attention: Clerk's Department 9 COP;TO: Municipality of Clarington j❑ MAYOR ❑ Niu.QERS 0 CAO 40 Temperance Street OFCOUi!CIL Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6 ❑ CONAIiMUNITY U CORPORATE U Er,4ERGENCY SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES Dear Sir/Madame, ENCINEERING ❑ i:4UNICIPAL ❑ OPERATION'S SERVICES CLERK'S Reference: Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Proposed Pipelines to Serve the Co �f SOLICITOR U TREASURY i- Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon ' � - Notice of Project Change and Information Sessions ❑ OTHER -. i MUNICIPAL CLERK'S FILE Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. ("Enbridge"), as indicated in their notification of September 17, 2015, originally proposed to construct up to 30 kilometres (km) of Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) 8-inch steel high pressure (HP) and extra high pressure (XHP) natural gas pipeline in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, to serve the community of Fenelon Falls.The proposed routing originated in the community of Lindsay near the intersection of Highway 35/Highway 7 and Angeline Street, and terminated outside the community of Fenelon Falls at the intersection of County Road 8 and Sturgeon Point Road.The potential project also included a 12.3 km section of NPS 8-inch steel XHP pipeline south of Lindsay between Bethany Hills and River Road on Highway 35, referred Jo as the Fenelon Falls Reinforcement. As a result of consultation with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Enbridge is required to make changes to the proposed routing to accommodate MTO's future plans for Highway 35/Highway 7. In addition, Enbridge is now also considering extending this proposed pipeline to serve the community of Bobcaygeon.The proposed routing changes are described below and shown on the map in the enclosed Notice and the detailed maps appended: • Pipeline to Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon-The proposed pipeline will now originate near the intersection of Highway 35/Highway 7 and Lindsay Street.The pipeline will run west to cross the Scugog River, continue west along Little Britain Road, north along Monarch Road and then east along Thunder Bridge Road to rejoin Highway 35 and travel north to the community of Fenelon Falls. From the intersection of County Road 8 and Sturgeon Point Road in Fenelon Falls, the pipeline will travel east along County Road 8 to the community of Bobcaygeon and will terminate near the intersection of County Road 36 and'Meadowlark Crescent, for a total of approximately 53 km of a combination of NPS 8-inch HP and XHP and NPS 8-inch, NPS 6-inch and NPS 4-inch of Intermediate Pressure (IP) natural gas pipeline (Refer to Figures 1 and 2). • NPS 8-inch Reinforcement-Approximately 18 km of NPS 8-inch steel XHP pipeline just south of Lindsay between Bethany Hills Road and Highway 35/Highway 7.The pipeline would originate in the vicinity of Highway 35/Highway 7 and Lindsay Street, travel east on Golden Mile Road, south on Halter Road, east on River Road, south on Hillhead Road,west on Mt. Horeb Road and south on St. Marys Road. The pipeline would terminate at the intersection of St. Marys Road and Bethany Hills Road (Refer to Figure 3). Design with community in mind 9-1 .`! /r NBRIDGE November 17, 2015 Life Takes Energy° Page 2 of 3 Reference: Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Proposed Pipelines to Serve the Communities of Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon Notice of Project Change and Information Sessions • NPS 12-inch Reinforcement-Approximately 11 km section of NPS 12-inch steel XHP pipeline from the end of the NPS 8-inch Reinforcement segment travelling south on St. Mary's Road, west on Lifford Road, south on Beers Road, west on Gray Road,south on Wild Turkey Road and west along Ballyduff Road to the intersection of Highway 35 and Ballyduff Road (Refer to Figure 3). As part of the planning process, Enbridge has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. ("Stantec") to undertake an Environmental Study of the construction and operation of the proposed natural gas pipelines.The Environmental Study will fulfill the requirements of the Ontario Energy Board's (OEB's) "Environmental Guidelines for the Location, Construction and Operation of Hydrocarbon Pipelines and Facilities in Ontario, Sixth Edition (2011)". If is anticipated that an Environmental Report for the study will be completed in January 2016, after which Enbridge will file an application for the proposed pipelines to the OEB.The OEB's review and approval is required before construction of the potential project can proceed. If approved, construction of the proposed pipelines is currently anticipated to begin no earlier than the spring of 2017. Stantec is presently compiling an environmental, socio-economic and archaeological inventory of the Environmental Study Area. As an agency with jurisdiction or a potential interest in developments in that Area, you are invited to provide or coordinate comments regarding the proposed pipelines. Specifically, Stantec is seeking information regarding planning principles or guidelines implemented by your agency that may affect routing, construction, and/or operation of the proposed pipelines.Stantec is also seeking background environmental, socio-economic and archaeological information that may be useful in compiling the inventory of the Environmental Study Area. Finally,we request that you provide us with information regarding other proposed developments within the Environmental Study Area for incorporation into the Environmental Study and related report as a component of the cumulative effects assessment. Please contact us to discuss the most efficient way to obtain this information. The Environmental Study process will include consultation and engagement with landowners, Aboriginal communities, government agencies and other interested persons. Public consultation is an integral component of the Environmental Study and related report.Two Information Sessions regarding the potential natural gas pipeline project will be held in the communities of Bobcaygeon and Lindsay, as follows: December 8, 2015 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Bobcaygeon Service Center, 123 East St. S., Bobcaygeon, ON KOM IA0 Design with community In mind 9-2 i NBRIDGE. November 17,2015 Life Takes Energy Page 3 of 3 Reference: Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Proposed Pipelines to Serve the Communities of Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon Notice of Project Change and Information Sessions December 9, 2015 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Lindsay Recreation Centre, 133 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay, ON K9V 3K5 Representatives from Enbridge and Stantec will be available to discuss the potential project and answer questions regarding the route, design and schedule. Input received will be used to confirm both the existing environmental conditions and the preferred pipeline route and to develop site specific protection or mitigation measures for the project. If you have questions or concerns regarding this potential project, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Regards, STANTEC CONSULTING LTD. Rooly Georgopoulos Senior Project Manager Phone: (905) 415-6367 Fax: (905) 474-9889 rooly.georgopoulos@stantec.com Attachment: Notice of Project Change and Information Sessions; Detailed Maps c. Sarah Kingdon-Benson, Environmental Specialist, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Design with community in mind 9-3 NOTICE OF "PROJECT • ' • SESSIONS PROPOSED PIPELINES TO SERVE THE COMMUNITIES OF • N FALLS AND BOBCAYGEON ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.("Enbridge"),as indicated in their notification of September `� l 1 17,2015,originally proposed to construct up to 30 kilometres(km)of Nominal Pipe Size i (NPS)8-inch steel high pressure(HP)and extra high pressure(XHP)natural gas pipeline Bobcaygeon�f� •,. in the City of Kawartha Lakes,Ontario,to serve the community of Fenelon Falls.The proposed routing originated in the community of Lindsay near the intersection of Highway 35/1-ighway 7 and Angeline Street,and terminated outside the community of Fenelon Q Fenelon Falls at the intersection of County Road 8 and Sturgeon Point Road.The potential project Falls 4� _ also included a 12.3 km section of NPS 8-inch steel XHP pipeline south of Lindsay between Bethany Hills and River Road on Highway 35,referred to as the Fenelon Falls Reinforcement. As a result of consultation with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation(MTO),Enbridge is required to make changes to the proposed routing to accommodate MTO's future plans p9';1 „ ` ? ....... �" t for Highway 35/Highway 7.In addition,Enbridge is now also considering extending this. proposed pipeline to serve the community of Bobcaygeon. The proposed routing legend changes are described belowand are shown on the adjacent map: r / ive Fpelne Pipeline to Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon R-t. � ,,A along ®■Rw�eThe proposed pipeline will now originate nearthe intersection of Highway 35/Highway 7and Lindsay Street.The pipeline will run west to cross the Scugog River,continue west Little Britain Road,north along Monarch Road and then east along Thunder Bridge 1 _a .dy o Road to rejoin Highway 35 and travel north to the community of Fenelon Falls.From the % a „ O` Q N intersection of County Road 8 and Sturgeon Point Road in Fenelon Falls,the pipeline will ,••,.,,,. n travel east along County Road 8 to the community of Bobcaygeon and will terminate near �i, Q>' 4 ie„mph° N the intersection of County Road 36 and Meadowlark Crescent,for a total ofapproximately ai( „ ® 53 km of a combination of NPS 8-inch HP and XHP and NPS 8-inch,NPS 6-inch and NPS �w 4-inch of Intermediate Pressure(IP)natural gas pipeline. � � ° ®stantec NPS 8-inch Reinforcement Approximately 18 km of NPS 8-inch steel XHP pipeline just south of Lindsay between Bethany Hills Road and Highway 35/Highway 7.The pipeline would originate in the vicinity of Highway 35/Highway 7 and Lindsay Street,travel east on Golden Mile Road, south on Halter Road,east on River Road,south on Hillhead Road,west on Mt.Horeb Road and south on St.Marys Road.The pipeline would terminate at the intersection of St.Marys Road and Bethany Hills Road. NPS 12-inch Reinforcement Approximately 11 km section of NPS 12-inch steel XHP pipeline from the end ofthe NPS 8-inch Reinforcement segment travelling south on St.Mary's Road,west on Lifford Road,south on Beers Road,weston Gray Road,south on Wild Turkey Road and westalong Ballyduff Road to the intersection of Highway 35 and Ballyduff Road. As partofthe planning process,Enbridge has retained Stantec Consulting Ltd.("Stantec")to undertake an Environmental Study ofthe proposed construction and operation of the natural gas pipelines(the"Environmental Study"),The Environmental Studywill fulfill the requirements ofthe Ontario Energy Board's(OEB's)"Environmental Guidelines forthe Location,Construction and Operation of Hydrocarbon Pipelines and Facilities in Ontario,Sixth Edition(2011)': The Environmental Study process will include consultation and engagement with landowners,Aboriginal communities,government agencies and other interested persons. Public consultation is an integral component of the Environmental Study.Two Information Sessions regarding the potential natural gas pipeline project will be held in the communities of Bobcaygeon and Lindsay,as follows: Tuesday,December 8,2015 Wednesday,December 9,2015 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Bobcaygeon Service Center Lindsay Recreation Centre 123 East Street South 133 Adelaide St.S. Bobcaygeon,ON KOM 1A0 Lindsay,ON K9V 3K5 The Information Session will be conducted as drop-in style,and representatives from Enbridge and Stantec will be available to discuss the potential project and answer questions regarding the route,design and schedule.Input received will be used to confirm both the existing environmental conditions and the preferred pipeline route and to develop site specific protection ormitigation measures forthe project. It is anticipated that an Environmental Report forthe studywill be completed in January 2016,afterwhich Enbridge will file an application forthe proposed pipelines to the OEB. The OEB's review and approval is required before construction ofthe potential project can proceed.Ifapproved,construction ofthe proposed pipelines is currently expected to begin no earlierthan the spring of2017. For any questions or comments regarding the Environmental Study or the potential project please do not hesitate to contactthe following: Sarah Kingdon-Benson Rooly Georgopoulos Environmental Specialist Senior Project Manager Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. 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W J li 0000166 ` 0000066 0000696 \`. 0000896 W O c \\cd1215-f01\work_group\01609\Active\160950640\pbnning\dravring\MX!)\APC\ConsNfation\Agency_Letters\160950640_Pg03_Rouiesmxd p ri 9_7 9evised:2015-71-17 By:Searles Z l Ministry Ministere r\, of the Environment de I'Environnement et de I'Action and Climate Change en matiere de changement climatique a Central Region Office Region du Centre �� I 5775 Yonge Street 5775, rue Yonge / 8'h Floor 8e etage North York ON M21VI 4A North York(Ontario)M2M 4A Tel.: 416 326-6700 Te1:(416)326-6700 Fax: 416-326-6345 Telec:(416)326-6345 _ DMS T9 ,91 B U T 9 1 � November 27, 2015 ENV 1261 W, YI 5-2-524- — �I j QhiGli!:. :O: June Gallagher,Deputy Cleric ° eOUNGIL ° FILE 1 ION INFORMATION DIRECTION Municipality of Clarington co DIRECT 40 Temperance Street ❑ MAYOR ❑ MEMBERS ❑ CAO Bowmanville, ON OF COUNCIL LIC 3A6 ❑ COMM1UNI iY ❑ CORPORATE ❑ EMERGENCY I SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES i ENGIVEFRING,0 i,'.:PNICIPAL Q OPERATIONS GGA SERVIUS Ci FRK'S Dear Ms. Gallagher, PLANNING ❑ SOLICITOR ° TREASURY SERVICES Thank you for forwarding the Municipality of Clarington's council resolut 6°nWh--037`-=t5-datced October 14, 2015, to the Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of the EnvironintitAh IClitftiate-Cl3au The resolution concerns the Environmental Assessment conditions and the Permit to Take Water for Hydro One's Clarington Transformer Station project. I am pleased to respond on the Minister's behalf. The conditions imposed by the Minister in his decision on the Part II Order requests for this project's Class Environmental Assessment are final, Condition.l of the Minister's decision required Hydro One to implement a comprehensive groundwater monitoring program to ensure that there are no adverse effects as a result of this project. As this is an adaptive monitoring program, Hydro One has indicated it will consider comments provided by stakeholders in determining whether or not changes should be made. The ministry encourages the municipality to raise its concerns with Hydro One, and it is our expectation that Hydro One will fully consider how to respond to your concerns. The ministry would like to note that it has no objections to Hydro One carrying out tritium testing. However, it is our view that doing so is not necessary in order to determine whether the project may result in adverse effects. I The ministry is of the view that the current program is satisfactory and does not consider the tritium levels found in local wells to be unexpected. The ministry does not think,it is likely that the underlying I aquifer is being recharged directly through the till cap. The tritium concentrations indicate that the groundwater has likely infiltrated fiom the ground surface within the last couple of decades. The groundwater recharge, corresponding to the lower concentration of tritium found in the wells, is likely coming from up-gradient sources a number of kilometers to the north of the site. The shallow dug wells are typically recharged locally, and more recently; this is why their tritium concentrations are more elevated. Further, as the Permit to Take Water issued for the project is only related to construction activities, amendments to the Permit to Take Water monitoring conditions are not required. The ministry remains satisfied that the nature of this project and the scope of work as outlined in Hydro One's Environmental Study Report have not changed. Due to the non-hazardous nature of the transformer oil,the on-site containment measures, the distance to nearby wells and the appropriate safeguards that are in place, it is unlikely that a transformer oil spill would have adverse effects on the local groundwater supply. ..2 9-8 -2- The ministry has conducted and will continue to conduct inspections at the Clarington Transformer station to ensure compliance with Ontario's environmental legislation. To date, the Ministry has not identified any concerns during these inspections. Should you require additional information, I encourage you to contact Celeste Dugas, District Manager, York-Durham District Office at 905-836-7446 or by email at celeste.dugas@ontario.ca. Sincerely, Dolly Goyette Director Central Region c. Brad Bowness;Hydro One 9-9 �- Tel: 905-907-4961 : � =� } 03361-1Amr)- L Fax: 905-907-1472 201 Regional Road #42, Newcastle, ON Li B 1 L9 www.algomaorchards.com Packers Of Quality Apples d 1 REWEIRED BY n Dear Mayor and Members of Council JIL D COUNCIL CI FILE DIRECTION INIFC)RIMATION TcC?P i O: CI MAYOR D fJEMBERS U CAO OF COUNCIL 6 Our family has been farming the land on Middle Road sou` [VU-1Ihe gal#ct'.S SERVICES�Y course since earl 1900' M parents have farmed this land sir��eE'��-� `S6GandhICIPAL U OPERA,IONS Y s. Y p STT.it,LS Ci-MK through the last 6 decades have been dedicated community su�-:P®rke,ts-w r`O!TM TPEASURY Both mom and dad haves ent countless hours workin t tRe�Lions Club ! p g CI OTHER m._�e over the last 50 years. My dad and mom also spent many year (and mom III N161P L CLERIC FIE does) helping those less fortunate through their work at St. Pati s= nitCr� Dad served on the board of the Children's Aid Society as well as the Minor Hockey Association and the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. Both mom and dad have been quiet community leaders trying to help make Bowmanville a better place for all. I think it would be a nice tribute to them in appreciation of all the volunteer work they both have done over their life time to name a street after them, on our family.farm. I would request a street be named Douglas G. Kemp.. I also would request another street be named after my mom's brother who was shot down in a Canadian bomber plane in World War 2, when he was only 21 years old. My brother's name is Sandy as well named after our uncle Sandy. think it would be fitting and very nice for my mother to have his name be on a C street on her families farm. This farm was originally owned by my mom's family. I would ask that a street be named either Alexander (his proper name) Rutherford or Sandy (name everyone called him) Rutherford I thank you for your consideration on this matter. r i Yours Truly Kirk Kemp 11MUb>°C{P,1+u,T-y O c f, 3i,4 5 Otij i I: 10-1 Clarington Planning Services Public Meeting Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: December 7, 2015 Report Number: PSD-059-15 File Number: ZBA2015-0001 and ZBA2015-0017 By-law Number: E Report Subject: Rezoning applications to permit 5 single detached dwellings and 1 linked dwelling on Holyrod Drive in Courtice r Recommendations: 1. That Report PSD-059-15 be received; j 2. That the proposed applications to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 by H & H Building Corporation (Valleymore Land Corp.) and LDB Holdings Ltd. continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report, and 3. That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-059-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. I h r t I' I' 12-1 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-059-15 Page 2 Report Overview D.G. Biddle and Associates, on behalf of H & H Building Corporation (Valleymore Land Corp.) and LDB Holdings Ltd., have submitted separate applications to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to permit 5 single detached and 1 linked dwelling urban residential units on Holyrod Drive in Courtice. This report provides background information on the two proposals for the statutory public meeting and summarizes comments received from external agencies and internal departments. 1 . Application Details 1.1. Owner/Applicant Application ZBA2015-0001 - H & H Building Corporation (Valleymore Land Corp.). Application ZBA2015-0017 - LDB Holdings Ltd. 1.2. A ent D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd. (both applications). 1.3. Proposal Application ZBA2015-0001 proposes to rezone the western portion of 3359 Courtice Road to permit 3 single detached dwellings and 1 linked dwelling fronting onto Holyrod Drive. Linked dwellings were formerly referred to as semi-detached dwellings in Zoning By-law 84-63; however, as per the recent amendment semi-detached dwellings are defined separately from linked dwellings. Application ZBA2015-0017 proposes to rezone a portion of 3325 Courtice Road to permit two new single detached dwellings fronting onto Holyrod Drive. 1.4. Area Application ZBA2015-0001 (3359 Courtice Road) is 1.01 hectare (2.5 acres) Application ZBA2015-0017 (3325 Courtice Road) is 1.23 hectare (3.03 acres) 1.5. Location 3359 and 3325 Courtice Road, Part Lot 28, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington. 2. Background The subject lands are within the Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan that was revised and supported by Council in April 2013. The two phases of the subdivision, known as Courtice North, which are north and east of the subject lands were approved in 2013 and 2014. The subject lands were not owned by the developer of the subdivision when it was approved; however, the Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan indicated future lots on the subject lands fronting onto the road, now known as Holyrod Drive (see Figure 1). Block 12-2 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-059-15 Page 3 81 was created in Plan 40M-2496, which is a narrow strip on the west side of Holyrod Drive in anticipation of creating the future lots. When the services and the roads for Courtice North were being constructed the proposed lots had services installed in anticipation of the future severances and to prevent Holyrod Drive from having to be dug up and reconstructed. During the design of the subdivision an area was also identified for overland flow to ensure proper management of stormwater for the subdivision. This overland flow area is identified between two of the proposed lots on 3359 Courtice Road. The first portion of this overland flow area was identified and convey to the Municipality when Block 81 was proposed and the subdivision was registered. The remainder of the overland flow lands will be required to be conveyed to the Municipality after it is constructed by the applicants. (See Figure 2) The subject lots are adjacent to environmentally sensitive lands, Special Policy Area 7 in the Official Plan. In 2014, the applicants met with staff to discuss moving forward with the proposed lots. At that time it was identified that an Environmental Impact Study would be required to determine the limits of the natural features, buffer area to the features and the area of the proposed lots. HOLYROD DRIVE � ■ � C7 i z z J ■ LU 2 O i ELMER ADAMS DR F v z � O � = o w ■ > -- a o 1 Proposed Lots ELMER ADAMS DR ELMER ADAMS DR 00 ■ o ° Green Space o ■ -- Special o Stuff -— — _. a Area 7 0 Servicing Corridor ✓ (Pedestrian Trail) 0 — - - ----------- Green Space 11 H I I I 1_1 I TH-I If GEORGE REYNOLDS DR 1 IF Future-Road .00WER■M ■ _ SA-2045-0001- ZBA201 -00175-0017 Figure 1: Proposed lots in Hancock Neighbourhood Plan 12-3 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-059-15 Page 4 N N j W � — ELNER ADAMS DR Z K U t I WNIER ADAMS UR ELAIER ADAMS OR 1 jW ZBA2015-OD01Proposed Lots o o � x 3359 ---- � ~-- Overland Flow Block 81 Plan 40M-2496 ZBA 2015-0017 Proposed Lots i f J - Tri�utary 3325 a N u Woodlot Edge PSW as identified In EIS zwao,s.oaa, I` �c �•r wy { r,'� zauolsooi7 _ - —f.. '� 4-'` ytp k- y S L v..#t< =I::[•L'ur.X4 s,r..w Figure 2: Map of subject lands and proposed lots In the summer of 2015 the applicants submitted applications to Durham Region Land Division Committee for the proposed severances. The applications were tabled until complete zoning by-law amendment applications were received and the Environmental Impact Study was reviewed by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and municipal staff. Complete rezoning applications were received at the end of October 2015. On November 16, 2015 the Durham Region Land Division Committee conditionally approved the land severance applications associated with application ZBA2015-0001, 3359 Courtice road. Staff indicated a number of conditions that would need to be met prior to final approval of the land division applications, including approval of the rezoning of the lands. The land severances for application ZBA2015-0017 are still tabled and waiting to be brought back before the Land Division Committee. 12-4 Municipality ®f Cparington Report PSD-059-15 Page 5 I Land C haractel sflc s and.Surrounding Msec The subject lands are located on the west side of the southern end of Holyrod Drive in the Courtice North subdivision. Holyrod Drive has been constructed and services installed for the proposed lots on the subject lands when the services were installed within registeredsubdivision plan 40M-2496, Phase 1 a of the Courtice North subdivision. The Courtice North subdivision is currently being developed With majority of the homes being completed or under construction. Y CS ._�j�� �` l�� �C�[ 304 'f��®.1-•i Figure 3: Aerial Photo,of Subject Lands (2014) Figure 4: West side of Holyrod Drive where the proposed lots will be located. 12-51 Municipality of Ciarington Report PSD=059-15 Page 6 The surrounding uses are as follow: North: Urban Residential —single detached dwellings South: Environmental Protection lands East: Environmental Protection lands identified as Special Policy Area 7 West: Urban Residential — currently vacant 4. Provincial Policy 4.1. Provincial Policy Statements The Provincial Policy Statement 2014 identifies "Settlement Areas" as the focus of growth. Land use patterns shall be based on densities and a mix of-land uses that efficiently use,laiid, resources and infrastructure. Furthermore, pladlning authorities shall promote opportunities for intensification where this can be accommodated taking into account the availability of suitable existing or planned infrastructure and public service facilities requir0d to accommodate projected needs. G. The Provincial Policy Statement 2014 states that natural-features and areas shall be protected for the long term and the diversity and connectivity of natural features, and the long-term ecological function and biodiversity of natural heritage systems, should be maintained, restored or, where possible, improved, recognizing linkages between and among natural heritage features and areas, surface water features and ground water features. Development in and around these features is not permitted unless it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the natural features or their ecological functions. J The application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statements:." 4.2. Provincial Growth Plan The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006 contains guiding principles to optimize the use of existing and new infrastructure to support growth in a compact, efficient form. The Growth Plan also provides direction for the Municipality to manage growth by directing development to settlement areas, preferably through the intensification of existing lands, and that a minimum of 40% of all residential development occurring annually within each upper-tier municipality be within the "Built-up Area". The subject lands are located within the provincially defined "Built Boundary" where intensification and efficient utilization of existing infrastructure is encouraged. Natural heritage systems and natural features are to be identified by municipalities and protected for the long term. The application is consistent with the Provincial Growth Plan. -12-6 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-059-15 Page 7 5. Official Plans 5.1. Durham Regional Official Plan The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the lands as "Living Areas", which shall be used predominately for housing purposes that will be developed in a cost-effective and efficient manner and create a living environment that is safe and in harmony with nature. The proposed application utilizes existing infrastructure efficiently. This proposal conforms with the Durham Regional Official Plan. 5.2. Clarington Official Plan The Clarington Official Plan designates the subject lands Urban Residential —,Low Density and Special Policy Area 7. The lands are located within the Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan. Special Policy Area 7 is the location of a tributary to the Black Creek, knowwas the Macourtice Tributary. This tributary is considered indirect fish habitat, lies adjacent to a part of the Provincially Significant Wetland and forms part of the hydrological function of the neighbourhood. The Official Plan indicates that the exact alignment of this tributary may be the subject of further studies to identify natural features and appropriate buffers from these features. Subject to additional study lands identified as "Environmental Protection Area" within Special Study Area No. 7 may be developed for residential uses subject to the study defining feature limits and appropriate buffers. The portion of the lands cyrrently subject to the rezoning applications are consistent with the lots shown in the Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan that was approved by Council. The applicants have submitted an Environmental Impact Study identifying the Macourtice tributary and the Provincially Significant Wetland in Special Policy Area 7. This application conforms to the Clarington Official Plan. i 6. Zoning By-law Zoning By-law 84-63 zones the subject lands as Agricultural (A) and Environmental Protection (EP). The Agricultural zone permits rural development including single detached dwellings on large lots. The Environmental Protection zone does not permit development for residential purposes. Block 81 of Plan 40M-2496, which abuts Holyrod Drive for 3 of the proposed single detached dwellings and the linked dwelling, is zoned "Holding — Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-78)" which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum 12 metre frontage. The proposed Zoning By-law amendment would allow for 5 single detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 12 metres and 1 linked dwelling with a minimum lot frontage of 18 metres, matching majority of the lots in the subdivision surrounding the subject lands. 12-7 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-059-15 Page 8 7. Summary of Background Studies 7.1. Environmental Impact Study The applicants submitted an Environmental Impact Statement that was scoped to look specifically at the creation of lots with a depth of 43 metres on the west side of Holyrod Drive. The scoped Environmental Impact Study was undertaken to provide a description and evaluation of the existing natural environment conditions, to screen for species at risk and rare spices, identify potential environmental impacts and to recommend mitigation measures to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment. The study concluded the proposed lots maintained a greater than 30 metre setback from the Macourtice tributary and the Provincially Significant Wetland to the south of the proposed development. Also, no wetland indicator species or features were observed in the area of the proposed development. Several plats species listed as rare or uncommon in Durham R6gion and the Greater Toronto Area were observed on the subject lands. Several individual plants were salvaged and re-planted in a suitable location not far from the subject lands. After the field work for the study was completed the applicants indicated that they would like to increase the proposed lot depths to 47 metres. The study concludes that this would not negatively impact the environmental features in the area; however, it recommends additional screening and possible transplanting for rare and uncommon plant species be conducted prior to any development of the lands. The study also indicates the applicants proposed the following mitigation measures: - All roof leaders are to be directed towards grade to allow infiltration: and - 300 mm of topsoil is proposed to be placed in the rear yards to promote infiltration before runoff is directed to the Macourtice tributary. 8. Public Notice and Submissions Public notice was given by mail to each landowner within 120 metres of the subject lands. The public notices for these applications were mailed on November 10, 2015 and the appropriate signage outlining the applications was installed on the subject lands along Holyrod Drive and Courtice road on November 13, 2015. The public notice indicated 5 single,detached and 1 semi-detached dwelling. As stated earlier in this report the correct definition would no longer be semi-detached dwelling, as indicated on the public notice, instead linked dwelling would be accurate after the recent addition of the linked dwelling definition to the Zoning By-law by the general amendment passed by Council. At the writing of this report, staff have received four inquiries regarding this application. 12-8 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-059-15 Page 9 One resident requested further information on the proposed application and had questions regarding the environmentally protected area on the south side of Holyrod Drive. One adjacent resident had concerns over the depth of the lots. They were told when purchasing their house that the lots would be similar to the existing subdivision lots and would not completely back onto their backyard. - One resident asked for clarification on-whether the proposed semi-detached dwelling would be a linked dwelling like the remainder of the subdivision and had questions regarding the environmentally protected area on the south side of Holyrod Drive. - One adjacent resident was opposed to semi-detached dwellings being built and not being told about the development until after they had purchased their house. They were also concerned with the loss of wildlife habitat and the rate at which Courtice was growing and developing. 9. Agency Comments 9.1. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board have no objections to the creation of the proposed lots under the application. It was noted that any students generated by the proposed dwellings would attend.Courtice North Public School (JK-8) and Courtice ' . Secondary School (9-12). 9.2. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority comments remain outstanding at this time. 9.3 Region of Durham . i Comments from the Region of Durham remain outstanding at this time. i 10. Departmental Comments 10.1. Emergency and Fire Services Emergency & Fire Services have reviewed the application and advised that they have no objections or concerns with the application. 10.2. Engineering Services Engineering Services has reviewed the application and has no objections in principle. Engineering Services has provided a number of conditions that must be met as part of the Land Division applications. 11. Discussion The applicants are proposing to amend Zoning,By-law 84-63 to permit the creation of 5 single detached dwellings and 1 linked dwelling by rezoning the subject lands from Agricultural to appropriate Urban Residential zones. 12-9 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-059-15 Page 10 The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment conforms with all applicable Provincial policy and the policies of both the Durham Region Official Plan and the Clarington Official Plan. The proposed lots were generally identified when the Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan was updated and approved by Council in 2013. The services for the proposed lots were installed in 2014 at the same time as the services for the subdivision to the north, which is continuing to develop. The scoped Environmental Impact Study, reviewed by Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority staff and municipal staff, concluded that there would be no negative environmental impacts as a result of the proposed development. A portion of the lands to be developed have had a significant amount of soil stored on them during the construction of the surrounding subdivision. The study identified the requirement for further site screening for the potential to salvage and replant rare and uncommon plants prior to any development occurring. A letter from the consultants of the study confirming that the follow-up site screening has occurred and that any rare or uncommon plants have been salvaged and replanted will be required as a condition of the consents. 0 gi The lands located at 3359 Courtice Road would be required to be added to Block 81 in Plan 40M-2496 to create the proposed lots fronting onto the west side of Holyrod Drive. Once the land division conditions are met, including the rezoning, Block 81 would then need to go through Part Lot Control to divide it into the appropriate widths for each lot. The southern 2 lots on 3325 Courtice Road already have frontage on the west side of Holyrod Drive. The lots were generally identified in 2013 when the Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan was revised and approved by Council. The scoped Environmental Impact Study submitted by the applicants provides more detail on the exact limits of the lots in relation to the environmentally significant areas to the west and south. No departments or agencies have any objection to the applications. 12. Concurrence Not Applicable 13. Conclusion The purpose of this report is to provide background information on the H & H Building Corporation (Valleymore Land Corp.) and LDB Holdings Ltd. applications for the statutory public meeting under the Planning Act. Staff will continue processing the application and provide a subsequent recommendation report upon receipt of outstanding comments. 14. Strategic Plan Application Not applicable 12-10 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-059-15 Page 11 l Ll Submitted by: , ', � Reviewed by:i D'avid-J:'Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu, Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Brandon Weiler, Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2424 or bweiler@clarington.net i The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: Michael Fry, D.G. Biddle & Associates Hannu Halminen, H & H Building Corporation (Valleymore Land Corp.) Derek Baird, LDB Holdings Ltd. Christine Allenby Ronald Olsen James Finnigan Laura Gallagher j; i DJC/BW/sg/av/jp i 12-11 Planning Services Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: December 7, 2015 Report Number: PSD-060-15 Resolution: File Number: PLN 39.5 By-law Number: Report Subject: Priority Green Clarington Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan Recommendations: 1. That Report PSD-060-15 be received; 2. That Council endorse the green development framework described within the Priority Green Clarington: Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan (Attachment 1); 3. That Council authorize Staff to submit Attachment 1 and the related supporting studies to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in accordance with the final report requirements of our Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement; 4. That Council authorize Staff to implement the 2016-2017 action plan contained in this report (Attachment 1, Section 7); 5. That Council authorize Staff to apply for funding opportunities to support the action plan items, where identified; and 6. That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-060-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. r 12-12 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 2 Report Overview This report presents a proposed green development framework for Clarington, prepared as part of the Priority Green Clarington initiative. The framework and recommendations resulting from study, analysis and consultation carried out over the first two years of Priority Green Clarington provide a road map for the detailed design and implementation of a green development program for future residential development in Clarington. Based on this course of action, the Green Development Program Implementation Plan comprised of projects, programs, policies and follow-up actions will continue to move the Priority Green Clarington vision forward. 1 . Background 1.1 To meet the needs of a quickly growing population in a sustainable manner, Clarington Council passed a resolution and allocated funding in January 2012 to support the establishment of a framework+to promote the development of environmentally responsible, compact and complete new neighbourhoods throughout the community. With additional funding support from Ontario's Showcasing Water Innovation Program and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund, Priority Green Clarington was initiated and officially launched in October 2013. 1.2 Priority Green Clarington aims to set a new standard for residential development that prioritizes sustainability, promotes innovation and continues to improve the community's quality of life. To achieve this vision, the Municipality, in collaboration with the Region of Durham, the private sector, and the community set out to establish a green development framework. "Green Development" refers to using practices that will reduce the environmental impacts of residential development and create healthier places to live. It considers the ways in which both homes and neighbourhoods are designed and built. 1.3 Three prior Staff Reports (PSD-061-13, PSD-053-14, and PSD-025-15) have provided updates to Council on Priority Green Clarington initiatives and accomplishments. This has included sharing the perspectives and priorities of stakeholders and the broader community, gathered through on-going communications and consultation efforts, regarding the establishment and implementation of a green development framework for Clarington. 1.4 As a component of Priority Green Clarington, a green home demonstration project has been carried out, evaluating water and energy savings practices in new homes. Monitoring of the six participating households ended on November 1, 2015. The Demonstration Project forms an important element of the green development framework; detailed results will be reported separately to Council upon completion of data analysis and reporting, in February 2016. 1.5 The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval for the final submission of the Priority Green Clarington: Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan (Attachment 1) to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund, which is due December 18th, 2015 and will trigger the release of the final installment of grant funding. 12-13 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 3 2. Green Development Framework 2.1 The establishment of a green development framework for Clarington involved a process that combined Provincial and Regional policy direction with local community input, municipal best practices,and technical expertise. The resulting proposed green development framework described sends the message that green development is a priority for building liveable neighbourhoods in Clarington. 2.2 The Priority Green Clarington initiative set out to identify a framework for green development that was: • Driven by renewed Provincial and Regional policy with a strengthened focus on sustainable communities and strong local population forecasts, • Built from a solid foundation of policy and planning centered on a sustainable and healthy Clarington, and • Informed by the priorities and perspectives of stakeholders and the broader community. 2.3 The Municipality retained a consultant (as required under the grant funding) to examine best practices, carry out assessments and evaluations, provide technical expertise and provide recommendations that would inform future residential development in Clarington. This involved: I° 1. Identification of best practices in residential green development, incentives and standards in'Ontario and beyond. 2. Review of Municipal planning policy to identify opportunities to strengthen the foundation for sustainable development in Clarington. 3. Establishment of criteria for what defines a "green" development. 4. Examination of how prioritization could be used in order to fast track "green" applications. 5. Identification and preliminary evaluation of other potential incentive options to voluntarily encourage incorporation of green development criteria into the design and construction of neighbourhoods. 6. Review of the development approvals process to identify a strategy for implementation through the development planning process. 7. On-going engagement and consultation with stakeholders and the broader community. This involved multiple consultation sessions, background and technical papers, and reports to Council. The work that was undertaken and recommendations received establish a green development framework for Clarington and provide the fabric for the detailed design and implementation of a future residential green development program. These outcomes are summarized in the Priority Green Clarington: Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan (Attachment 1). 12-14 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 4 2.4 Figure 1 (page 5) depicts the green development framework. Key recommendations include: • Strengthened policies for the Clarington Official Plan to enhance sustainable development goals and enable the establishment and implementation of a green development program; • Green development criteria checklists for Secondary Plans and Draft Plans of Subdivision and Site Plan applications; • Identification of success factors for the seamless integration of a green development program into the land use planning process, including Council / senior level leadership, in future a dedicated green development Staff person, and clear and consistent communication of requirements for development applicants; • Recommendations for the creation of an expedited planning approval incentive program for green development involving priority setting, improved tracking, and process streamlining; • Recommendation of five potential additional incentive mechanisms for more detailed consideration by the Municipality as a means to induce green development, including: o Planning and/or building permit fee application rebates; o Creation of additional Community Improvement Plans to allow for the use of loans and grants; o Reduction in parkland dedication requirements or alternative forms of open space for parkland dedication; o Recognition program; o Allowing an increase in the size of temporary subdivision development signage that could be erected. These incentives have varying financial, time, and staffing implications and will require investment from the Municipality and a broad shift in the way that development applications are received, processed and supported. Any incentives would have to be approached cautiously as there is potential to have significant impacts for the Municipal budget, including Staff resources; and • Emphasis of the benefits of demonstration initiatives to evaluate and build understanding and capacity for green development strategies and practices. The resulting implementation plan is presented in Section 4 of this report. 12-15 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 6 Figure 1: Green Development Framework .I a am U-3 � a o C n3 = -3= o Ufa a� o +v cv C, u o o o '-- �[ d - � N lU O 3 lU 83 20 2 O O Q NN Q d O 1-53 C -i7 +— = E N fii _� Z7 'a L U .r- p O cD V t� ^ O to V O O d LU d NUD • N N „L--. GO � O O N O I • � N d � L2 O7 • ' O '� -zzs O) • i Ti C6 = O O N 2 (fl • .2 O N O V ta) (O I! • to O Q N C/7 d s-. LU = 'V 0. • O U ICD AR 0 U O _ O RT -12 O N � 2 Q O f-- d � L� O [� d O O O O t rn U N N N - _ ••lD N LS7.0 C) C O .4- =3 4-omG)_� g j C Q O O O N V 2 00 ] C L di .-- _ .--. d I 12-16 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 6 3. Vision and Principles Alignment 3.1 Priority Green Clarington was designed to address Council's Strategic Plan Vision, the sustainable development principle of the Clarington Official Plan and the recommended actions of Clarington's community sustainability strategies. An overview of how the Priority Green Clarington: Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan has achieved these objectives is provided below. 3.2 Strategic Plan Vision Clarington's Council has developed a Strategic Plan to guide the Municipality and set out its vision for the 2015 — 2018 term. It is founded on the vision of building a sustainable, creative, caring community. Many of the framework elements, recommendations and implementation actions from Priority Green Clarington align with the strategic priorities and actions of Council. More specifically: ® Undertaking a review of current land development application and permit processes, policies and guidelines to identify new opportunities for supporting green homes and neighbourhoods, and examining how prioritization could be used in order to fast track "green" applications supports Council's priority to "Facilitate the Creation of Jobs, Attraction of New Business and Expansion of Existing Businesses;" • Creation of green development criteria relating to walkability, support of transit, active transportation, mixed-use neighbourhoods, housing diversity, connectivity, natural heritage connections and protection, and urban ecosystem enhancement support Council's priority to "Manage Growth to Maintain our Small Town Feel" and to Enable Safe, Efficient Traffic Flow and Active Transportation;" and ® Actions for continued, on-going consultation, promotion and education relating to Priority Green Clarington supports Council's priority to "Promote Resident Engagement in our Community." 3.3 Clarington Official Plan A sustainable and healthy community was identified as one of the five theme areas for the review of the Clarington Official Plan. Best practices in sustainable development and healthy community policies, ranging from community wide approaches, neighbourhood design, to site-specific development standards, were explored in establishing the green development framework. While an existing policy framework underscores the Municipality's commitment to sustainable development, policy enhancements were identified. On March 30, 2015, proposed changes to the Clarington Official Plan were released for public review and comment. These included strengthened policies that enable the establishment and implementation of a green development program, including criteria and potential incentives, in consultation with stakeholders. Further, the proposed policies place importance on taking action locally, through land use planning and other Municipal activities, to address climate change and build a resilient community. The green development framework and implementation plan is intended to work in conjunction with the sustainable development policies outlined in the Clarington Official Plan. 12-17 i Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 7 i 3.4 Community Sustainability Strategies f The former Living Green Committee of Council presented the "Green Community Strategy" to Council on June 28, 2010, which was endorsed in principle. The strategy identified six priorities for sustainable action, sustainable policy and sustainable future investment, as follows: 1. Transportation 2. Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings j 3. Energy Efficiency in New Developments 4. Zero Waste 5. Thriving Green Economy 6. Healthy Natural Environment For each priority area, a series of goals and related actions (policies, programs and i projects) were recommended. Encouraging and incenting new neighbourhood design and development to incorporate leading green development technologies and practices puts into action many of the priority area items recommended in the Green Community Strategy. In 2013, Clarington Council established a citizen's sustainability committee to ensure a continued focus on a sustainable culture and advance the recommendations from the Living Green Community Advisory Committee. The Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee final report, entitled "It's All Connected: Actions to Foster a Community-Wide Culture of Sustainability in Clarington," was presented to and received by Council on September 15, 2014. r Numerous priority actions and additional recommendations put forward by the committee over the course of their term are supported by the established green development framework and implementation plan, such as: • Encouraging housing diversity, supporting affordability and aging in place; • Promoting active and healthy modes of transportation; • Accessible and integrated trail system and linkages within and between community areas; • Provision of bicycle parking in new multi-residential development; E • Protection and enhancement of natural green space; j • Encouraging energy and water efficient buildings and neighbourhoods; • Fostering new community gardens; • Acceleration of the review and approval process for green development; and C, • Enhanced education and communication relating to sustainable development principles and practices and available incentive programs. 12-18 I Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 8 3.5 Review Timeframe The Priority Green Clarington: Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan has been developed based on consultation with the development community and is intended to be implemented within the current timeframes of the development review process. Planning Services staff already review subdivision applications for livability, this has now been formalized for the development community and can be seamlessly integrated within the existing planning process. 4. Implementation Plan 4.1 The framework and recommendations resulting from the study, analysis and consultation carried out over the first two years of Priority Green Clarington provide a road map for the detailed design and implementation of a residential green development program. This course of action will send the message that green development is a priority for building liveable neighbourhoods in Clarington. 4.2 Based on this course of action, Staff have prepared a 2016-2017 Green Development Program Implementation Plan, comprising of projects, programs, policies and follow up actions that will move the Priority Green Clarington vision forward, as shown below. Reflecting Priority Green Clarington's key objective of on-going communication and engagement, broad consultation on the framework, recommendations and implementation plan presented herein will be the first step taken by Staff in initiating Priority Green Clarington's 2016 — 2017 Green Development Program Implementation Plan. _ 2016 —2017 Green Development Program Implementation Plan ;{r a 1. Consultation a. Continued consultation with the land development and Planning Services building industry and other stakeholders to obtain feedback on the proposed Green Development Framework for Clarington and as part of individual implementation actions, as outlined herein. 2. Policy a. Council adoption of Official Plan policy changes (i.e. Planning Services enhancements and policy additions)for sustainable development and addressing climate change, including the implementation of a green development program. b. Ensure that the Active Transportation Plan to be developed Engineering Services for Clarington is complementary to the green development framework and provides recommendations for criteria and planning policy enhancements. 12-19 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 9 3. Criteria / Standards i a. Review the various planning guidelines applicable to Planning Services C' residential development and identify the need for modifications to ensure alignment with the recommended green development criteria; prepare terms of reference and budget for the identified document updates for consideration as part of 2017 budget planning. b. Review the Clarington Design Guidelines and Standard Engineering Services f Drawings to identify potential conflicts with recommended green development criteria and opportunities for adjustment to the specifications to enhance alignment. c. Identify and recommend a strategy (e.g. a pointsbased or Planning Services minimum number of criteria approach) for evaluating development applications based on the established green development criteria. The recommended strategy shall reflect Municipal priorities and consider feedback from consultation with the land development and building industry. Establish a baseline score for draft plans of subdivision and site plan applications based on testing of the recommended i evaluation strategy. d. Establish a working group, including Engineering Services Engineering Services and Planning Services Staff, and local conservation authority Planning Services (Ganaraska Region and Central Lake Ontario Region) representatives to further evaluate and recommend stormwater quality and quantity, low impact development, soil quantity and quality, and sustainable site alteration criteria. Consideration should also be given to the potential implications of a provincial low impact development stormwater management guidance document, targeted for release by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change in 2016. it e. Continue to monitor the development of the 2017 Ontario Planning Services Building Code and identify necessary revisions to the green Building Services development criteria pending its release. f. Examine the opportunity for expansion of the application of Planning Services the green development framework to commercial/industrial Engineering Services development. Finance I' 12-20 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 10 4. Process a. Refer the recommendations of the Development Review Planning Services Process & a Proposed Strategy for Expediting Green Engineering Services Applications report to the Process Improvement Team being established as part of the 2015 —2018 Strategic Plan of Council for review and identification of implementation measures (e.g. staff redeployment, new internal procedures and forms, new guidance materials). b. Identify Staff training needs to ensure that Planning Services Planning Services,. and Engineering Services Staff have sufficient understanding Engineering Services of green neighbourhood and building principles and practices to facilitate and support green development in Clarington. c. Examine potential strategies for verification and enforcement Planning Services of commitments made to implement green development criteria, and development of a recommended approach. d. Assess the ease of use, transferability and resource Planning Services requirements for the implementation of an online-based tool similar to that developed by the City of Brampton that can be used by development applicants for completing and submitting a green development criteria checklist for draft plan of subdivision and site plan applications. , 5. Incentives a. Design and implement, in concert with the establishment of a Communications green development evaluation system (refer to Action 3c), a Planning Services recognition program to reward residential development applications that exceed the minimum mandatory requirements. b. Review and complete a detailed assessment of the remaining Finance four incentives recommended in the Evaluation of Incentives Planning Services Options report (i.e. planning/building fee rebates; creation of a new Community Improvement Plan; modified parkland dedication requirements; modified temporary signage allowances for new developments) including a fiscal impact analysis, and recommendation of an implementation strategy. The implementation strategy shall consider feedback received from consultation with land development and building industry and other stakeholders, and analysis by Municipal Staff. 12-21 ` i Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 11 c. Pending the results of the Priority Green Clarington Green Planning Services Demonstration Project, initiate discussions with the Region of Durham regarding the consideration of a reduction in the Region's portion of development charges, hook-up fees, or other measures where green development contributes to reduced pressure on water and sewer infrastructure. d. As part of the next 5-year review of the Development Finance Charges By-Law, consider a reduction in or deferral of the Municipality's portion of development charges as an incentive to support implementation of the Green Development Framework and/or the potential for supportive amendments to existing incentives for apartment buildings, revitalization areas and redevelopment. e. Collaborate with the Region of Durham, local conservation Planning Services authorities (Central Lake Ontario and Ganaraska Region), and local utility providers (Enbridge Gas, Hydro One, Veridian Connections) to develop an online information portal for incentive programs that support sustainable development. f. Continue to monitor for new financial and non-financial Finance incentive opportunities Planning Services 6. Promotion & Education j a. Carry, out a promotion campaign to communicate to the Planning Services community the recommended Green Development Framework for Clarington and next steps. b. Raise community awareness through articles, workshops and Planning Services other promotion and education activities of the benefits of Communications green development. c. Integrate the Priority Green Clarington website with the Planning Services Municipality's new website platform. Communications 7. Demonstration a. Examine the opportunity to gain local understanding of Engineering Services emerging low impact development stormwater management Planning Services practices and maintenance requirements, and to inform planning policy development through a demonstration project, including potential opportunities for funding support, such as �. the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund. ki 4.3 Staff will report back annually to Council regarding the progress of the implementation plan action items, and including recommended programs, implementation steps, and 12-22 j Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 12 resource requirements, as applicable. 5. Financial Considerations 5.1 Execution of programs, training, strategies, etc. identified through implementation of the action items outlined in Section 4 will have budget implications that will be looked at as part of 2017 budget planning. 6. Concurrence 6.1 This report has been reviewed by Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering Services and Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance who concur with the recommendations. 7. Conclusion 7.1 The importance of prioritizing sustainable growth and development is echoed throughout current policies, strategies and action plans at the Provincial, Regional and Municipal levels. Priority Green Clarington builds upon the existing principles and policies in the Strategic Plan of Council, Clarington Official Plan and community sustainability plans to implement the Municipality's commitment to sustainable development. 7.2 The policy changes recommended through the Proposed Clarington Official Plan (released in March 2015) enable the establishment and implementation of a green development program for Clarington, including criteria and potential incentives, in consultation with stakeholders and the broader community. The framework and implementation plan brought together in t,he Priority Green Clarington: Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan represents an important milestone in achieving the vision of building a sustainable, creative, caring community, which is the direct result of Council's leadership in initiating Priority Green Clarington. 7.3 In completing our Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement requirements, this report and its supporting studies are to be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities by year end. Staff will report back to Council in early 2016 regarding the Priority Green Clarington Green Demonstration Project upon completion of data analysis. 7.4 Green development offers a number of attractive community benefits. Some are more tangible than others and can be achieved in a short period of time (i.e. increasing the diversity of housing opportunities, expanding the trail system), while other benefits will occur but not be "seen" (i.e. reduced car trips) or cannot be easily measured (i.e. improved pedestrian experience). Municipal Councils have the most direct control over the issues that can ensure a sustainable and prosperous future. It is time to move this vision forward. 8. Strategic Plan Application 8.1 The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan, as described in Section 3.2. 12-23 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-060-15 Page 13 I Y —' !�,' ' YSubmitted b �— Reviewed b Da7id . 6rome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu, Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Amy Burke, Senior Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. or aburke@clarington.net Attachments: Distributed under separate cover Attachment 1 — Priority Green Clarington: Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan I DJC/AB/sg/av I' I' The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: i Jim Wren, Project Officer, Contracts, Green Municipal Fund, Federation of Canadian Municipalities Aaron Law, Senior Program Analyst, Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change i I c t I 12-24 •� AS4 AWF •k^ i ((� 5 F priorit building liveable neighbourhoods Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan -� December 2015 Municipality of Clarington Planning Services Department y VW- X, Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact Amy Burke, Priority Green Clarington Coordinator, Planning Services Department, at 905-623-3379. Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW VI I T 'le '4 n V 0 4 # • i ision Statement Claftwn The Municipality of Clarington's Vision, adopted by Council, is: Building a sustainable, creative and caring community. prioritygreen building liveable neighbourhoods Priority Green Clarington aims to: Set a new standard for residential development that prioritizes sustainability, promotes innovation and improves the community's quality of life. Message from the Mayor Mayor Adrian Foster " Through Priority Green Clarington, we have affirmed the community's desire for liveable, healthy neighbourhoods that are compatible with the surrounding natural environment. " As the eastern-most municipality of the Greater Golden Horseshoe, we are experiencing the pressures of growth and sprawling urbanization. The increasingly important challenge we face is adapting to this change, while maintaining the "small town feel" that is so valued in Clarington and doing so in a sustainable way. Through Priority Green Clarington, we have affirmed the community's desire for liveable, healthy neighbourhoods that are compatible with the surrounding natural environment. We have identified the key building blocks for implementing a strategy to grow our urban areas in a more sustainable way so that our residents and communities thrive. We are challenging local developers and builders to be environmental leaders, and welcome more opportunities to learn and collaborate. We strive to balance environmental protection and enhancement, affordability, community health, and economic prosperity. On behalf of Clarington Council, thank you to the Federal and Provincial governments for the funding support for Priority Green Clarington, and to the many residents, businesses, agencies, organizations, institutions, Municipal and Regional staff who have been integral to accomplishing the goals established for Priority Green. We hope all will continue to be involved in our sustainability journey. Sincerely, Mayor Adrian Foster Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW Message from the Director of Planning Services David Crome, MCI P, RPP " By establishing a green development framework and implementation plan for z Clarington, we're moving from planning and policy writing to action steps. " 6 0!0 0�4p Urban sprawl, increased traffic congestion, rising energy costs, climate change and infrastructure deficits (including transit investment) are just a few of the environmental- related challenges municipalities are confronted with. As Clarington prepares plans to accommodate approximately 45,000 more residents and 19,000 more homes over the next 15 years, the importance of designing and building neighbourhoods with a priority placed on sustainability is of primary importance. We must do better! Priority Green Clarington has developed important tools to help us manage growth while protecting the natural environment, improving sustainability at the neighbourhood scale, and maintaining the fiscal capacity needed to accommodate growth. By establishing a green development framework and implementation plan for Clarington, we're moving from planning and policy writing to action steps. The result will be an opportunity for an improved quality of life that will be felt at both the individual and community level, while supporting global stewardship. Local Planning for Global Stewardship David Crome, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning Services Green Development Program III prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan Acknowledgements Priority Green Clarington has received funding support from the Government of Ontario through the Showcasing Water Innovation Program, and from the Green Municipal Fund, a Fund financed by the Government of Canada and administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Such support does not indicate endorsement by the Government of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, or the Government of Canada of the contents of this report. Thank you to the following groups and individuals forI their supportof Staff Working Group Municipality of Clarington Leslie Benson Manager, Development Engineering & Traffic, Engineering Services Amy Burke Priority Green Clarington Coordinator, Planning Services David Crome Director, Planning Services Carlo Pellarin Manager, Development Review, Planning Services Rick Pigeon Chief Building Official, Engineering Services Carlos Salazar Manager, Community Planning & Design, Planning Services Cindy Strike Principal Planner, Planning Services Iv Municipality of Clarington lda Planning Services Department lil JllSWnn Region of Durham Mike Hubble Development Approvals, Works Department Dimitri Pagratis Planning & Economic Development Department Glen Pleasance Water Efficiency, Works Department Technical Advisory Committee A56f Central D[3 DURHAM Lake Ontario COLLEGE Conservation v D B I L D@ SUCCESS MATTERS . JL' ENBRIDGE �Ganaraska Seneca CONSERVATION r UNIVERSITY Al � INSTITUTE o OONT OG Ro VERIDIAN © 2015, Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. All Rights Reserved. The views expressed are the personal views of the authors, and the Province of Ontario, Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Government of Canada accept no responsibility for them. Green Development Program V prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan Table of Contents Vision Statement i Message from the Mayor ii Message from the Director of Planning Services iii Acknowledgements iv Table of Contents vi Introduction 1-0 Introduction 1 Key Drivers 2-0 Key Drivers 5 2-1 2014 Provincial Policy Statement 6 2-2 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 7 2-3 Ontario's Planning Act 8 2-4 Ontario Building Code 9 2-5 Ontario's Climate Change Discussion Paper 10 2-6 Clarington's Growth Forecast 11 A Foundation for Building Liveable Neighbourhoods 3-OA Foundation for Building Liveable Neighbourhoods 13 3-1 Clarington Official Plan 14 3-2 Green Community Strategy 16 3-3 It's All Connected: Actions to Foster a Community-Wide Culture of Sustainability in Clarington 18 3-4 Strategic Plan Vision 2015-2018 20 3-5 Region of Durham Climate Change Action 21 Priority Green Clarington 4-0 Priority Green Clarington 23 VI a Municipality of Clarington n Planning Services Department lil JllSWn Table of Contents cont'd Perspectives and Priorities 5-0 Perspectives and Priorities 29 A Framework for Green Development 6-OA Framework for Green Development 35 6-1 Policy 37 6-2 Criteria 38 6-3 Process 44 6-41ncentives 48 6-5 Demonstration 54 Getting to Implementation w I 7-0 Getting to Implementation 57 Closing 8-0 Closing 65 Apendix A - Green Development Criteria Checklists Secondary Plans Draft Plans of Subdivison Site Plan Applications _ Green Development Program VII prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan What is Green Development? Green development is about using practices that will reduce the environmental impacts of residential development and create healthier places to live. It considers the ways in which both homes and neighbourhoods are designed and built. emissions; and the loss of farmland and greenspaces and associated wildlife habitat. These negative aspects have often been attributed to traditional suburban growth that has followed a low-density, vehicle-dependant, single-use development pattern. To meet the needs of a quickly growing population in a sustainable manner, Clarington Council passed a resolution and allocated funding in January 2012 to support the establishment of a framework to promote the development of environmentally responsible, compact and complete new neighbourhoods throughout the community. By April 2013, Provincial and Federal funding support was attained, a partnership with the Region of Durham was established, and Priority Green Clarington was initiated. building a Priority Green Clarington was designed to address Councils vision of sustainable, creative and caring community and to support the Municipalitys commitment to sustainable development. To achieve this, Priority Green Clarington set out to identify policies, criteria, a process, and incentives to encourage green development from initial design of a neighbourhood through to home construction. It involved a process that combined Provincial and Regional policy direction with local community input, municipal best practices, and technical expertise. The resulting proposed green development framework described in this report sends the message that green development is a priority for building liveable neighbourhoods in Clarington. Municipality of Clarington 2 Planning Services Department section one Introducti* ion As the eastern-most municipality in the Region of Durham, and part of the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Clarington is located within one of the fastest growing regions in North America and a rapidly urbanizing part of the province. This strong population growth is expected to continue, and is likely to require significant investment in new housing and related infrastructure to accommodate forecasted growth over the next twenty years. There are many benefits to growth, including vibrant, diversified communities and economies, and new and expanded community facilities serving arts and culture and recreation services. However, appropriate management is important in order to minimize the potential negative impacts of growth, such as increased traffic congestion; diminished air and water quality; increased greenhouse gas _ Green Development Program prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan i 1 What is Green Development? Green development is about using practices that will reduce the environmental impacts of W residential development and create healthier places to live. It r, considers the ways in which both homes and neighbourhoods are designed and built. emissions; and the loss of farmland and greenspaces and associated wildlife habitat. These negative aspects have often been attributed to traditional suburban growth that has followed a low-density, vehicle-dependant, single-use development pattern. To meet the needs of a quickly growing population in a sustainable manner, Clarington Council passed a resolution and allocated funding in January 2012 to support the establishment of a framework to promote the development of environmentally responsible, compact and complete new neighbourhoods throughout the community. By April 2013, Provincial and Federal funding support was attained, a partnership with the Region of Durham was established, and Priority Green Clarington was initiated. Priority Green Clarington was designed to address Council's vision of building a sustainable, creative and caring community and to support the Municipality's commitment to sustainable development. To achieve this, Priority Green Clarington set out to identify policies, criteria, a process, and incentives to encourage "green development" from initial design of a neighbourhood through to home construction. It involved a process that combined Provincial and Regional policy direction with local community input, municipal best practices, and technical expertise. The resulting proposed green development framework described in this report sends the message that green development is a priority for building liveable neighbourhoods in Clarington. 2 Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW Priority Green Clarington's Green Development Program Framework and Implementation Plan highlights the: section Key driving factors for the Municipality to enhance its 2 commitment to integrating sustainability into the planning and residential development process in Clarington a3 on Strong foundation from which the green development 3 framework has been built section Vision, objectives, scope and approach of the Priority Green Clarington initiative Perspectives and priorities of stakeholders potentially affected section by the outcomes of Priority Green Clarington, Council, and the broader community which informed the development of the proposed framework tsection Policy, criteria, process and incentive recommendations which 6 collectively form a proposed green development framework section Next steps and actions that will move the Priority Green Clarington vision and framework forward towards e) implementation Priority Green Clarington involved multiple consultation sessions, background and technical papers, and reports to Council. The Green Development Program Framework and Implementation Plan brings together the key information and recommendations of this work and provides a road map for the detailed design and implementation of a green development program for future residential development in Clarington. Further information and detailed reports are available at www.prioritygreenclarington.com. CC. Green Development Program 3 prioritygrFramework and Implementation Plan section two Key While the Municipality is already taking action to promote the development of environmentally responsible, compact and complete neighbourhoods, multiple factors have created the opportunity for advancing sustainable development in Clarington, demonstrating leadership, and enhancing Clarington's position as a community in which to live, work and play. These include a strengthening of the legislative and policy framework for sustainable land use and development across multiple levels of government in Ontario, and strong local population growth projections. _ Green Development Program 5 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan 2-1 2014 Provincial Policy Statement Ontario's Provincial Policy Statement provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. All decisions affecting planning matters must be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. The Provincial Policy Statement is based on the principles of "planning for strong, sustainable and resilient communities for people of all ages, a clean and healthy environment and a strong and competitive economy." ' Changes that were made to the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement (effective April 30, 2014) reflect an increasing awareness of the need for sustainable development and the need to plan for resilience in the face of climate change. Key relevant policy changes include: • New policy direction supporting active transportation and walkability; • Additional policies which consider the impacts of climate change on communities; • Policy enhancements to recognize the mitigating effects of vegetation and support the maximization of vegetation within urban areas; • Policy additions to promote "green infrastructure" to complement traditional infrastructure; 2 • Policy additions for planning for stormwater management, including maximizing the extent and function of vegetative and pervious surfaces and promoting stormwater reuse and low impact development strategies; and • Policy refinements to better promote the use of renewable and alternative energy systems. "2014 Provincial Policy Statement" (Part IV, p. 4). Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2014. 2A defined in the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement, "Green infrastructure means natural and human-made elements that provide ecological and hydrological functions and processes. Green infrastructure can include components such as natural heritage features and systems, parklands, stormwater management systems, street trees, urban forests, natural channels, permeable surfaces and green roofs" 6 Municipality of eClarington meat /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW Hyy. • r. - T'.^ IYl +I"'rM4P fr } q s i• 2-2 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Under the Places to Grow Act, the Province established the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe in 2006 to provide a framework to guide municipalities on how to plan for their forecasted growth to the year 2031. The intent of the Growth Plan, like the Provincial Policy Statement, is the creation of efficient land use and development patterns. The policies of the Growth Plan aim to curb urban sprawl, revitalize downtowns, create complete communities, protect natural resources and increase housing and transportation choices. The Growth Plan provides direction on a number of matters relevant to sustainable development. In particular, it indicates that all decisions related to transit and land use will be made according to specified criteria which are designed to ensure that they are mutually supportive. The Growth Plan also requires active transportation components, including pedestrian and bicycle networks to be integrated into transportation planning. © Queen's Printer of Ontario.Source: Ontario Growth Secretariat, Ministry of Infrastructure. _ Green Development Program 7 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan With respect to servicing, the Growth Plan permits the construction of new or expanding existing municipal water and waste water systems, only where, strategies for water conservation and water demand managements are being implemented. The Growth Plan also encourages municipalities to implement and support innovative stormwater management actions as part of redevelopment and intensification. The Growth Plan directs municipalities to develop and implement Official Plan policies and other strategies that support conservation objectives related to water, energy, air quality and integrated waste management. This can include policy to support the implementation of a framework for green development. 2-3 Ontario's Planning Act The Planning Act establishes the legislative authority framework for municipal land use planning in Ontario and the planning process. It establishes matters of provincial interest to be regarded by municipalities in carrying out their responsibilities under the Planning Act, including: �C Protection of ecological systems, including natural areas, v features and functions; Supply, efficient use and conservation of energy and water; and �( Promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, v to support public transit and to be oriented to pedestrians. The Planning Act also grants municipalities the ability to create site plan control areas. Site plan control areas can address matters relating to "their sustainable design but only to the extent that it is a matter of exterior design." This is contingent upon the municipality having an Official Plan and by-law in effect that both contain provisions relating to such matters. All of Clarington is designated a site plan control area through the current Official Plan, which includes the necessary site plan control provisions to request exterior sustainable design features for development. 8 Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW t I 2-4 Ontario Building Code The Ontario Building Code Act establishes the minimum requirements for building in Ontario and is intended to address a variety of public health and safety matters. A municipality must issue a building permit if a building application conforms to the Ontario Building Code's minimum requirements. The Municipality cannot amend the Ontario Building Code or mandate additional items not included in the code's minimum requirements. The purpose of this provision is to provide builders with a standardized regulatory framework. The Ontario Building Code includes requirements that contribute to indoor water and energy efficiency. As part of on-going Provincial efforts to create a culture of conservation, further changes are slated to be incorporated into the building code in 2017 which will improve the energy and water efficiency of buildings, thereby reducing consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. _ Green Development Program 9 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan 2-5 Ontario's Climate Change Discussion Paper In February 2015, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change released "Ontario's Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015" The discussion paper aimed to engage the people, businesses and communities _ of Ontario in a dialogue on climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and inform the development of a Provincial climate change strategy r'"R and action plan for release later in the year. In looking at the causes of greenhouse gas emissions, the discussion paper notes that the transportation and building sectors account for 35% and 17% respectively of all greenhouse gas emissions province- . wide. Further, since 1990 these sectors have seen increases in emissions, whereas reductions have been - demonstrated in most other sectors. In addressing the issue in the building sector, the Province is suggesting that curbing urban sprawl and creating complete _ - communities that are healthy, walkable and transit supportive, while protecting agricultural lands, natural " resources and the environment will continue to be a key initiative. Another key initiative outlined for the building sector is creating new buildings that are even more energy efficient, which harness renewable energy and use integrated energy infrastructure, such as direct energy. Municipalities are anticipated to have an increasingly important role in taking such action to address climate change, possibly with strengthened authority. 10 Municipality of ari n Planning Services Department lil a JllSWn 2-6 Clarington's Growth Forecast Clarington has been experiencing rapid population growth. Our population has increased from about 63,000 in 1996, to 87,700 in 2011, to an estimated 95,220 in 2015 - an increase of 51% in 20 years. This population increase has resulted in the rapid growth of residential areas and the expansion of our commercial sector. Forcasted population projections anticipate Clarington's population will increase by nearly 45,200 over the next 15 years. This strong population growth may require an estimated 19,400 new housing units be built in Clarington to accommodate forecasted growth. Growth management analysis carried out for the Municipality in 20123 predicts that growth in Clarington will primarily occur in the urban communities of Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle. Low density housing (i.e. single and semi-detached homes) will continue to be the predominant unit type (approximately 68% of new housing); however, this type of housing will have a lower participation in the market than the historic trend. In addition, 15% of new housing will be in the form of medium density (i.e. row and townhouses) and 17% will be in the form of higher density (i.e. apartments and condominiums). Growth in Clarington presents a great opportunity for innovative policies and practices when dealing with the impacts of growth on the natural environment and creating a more sustainable and healthy community. Clarington Historic&Forecasted Population Growth �Fapulatir�n 144,400 La 3.Growth Management ' + 97,100 --- Discussion cin Paper. ' Prepared for the , 08rington's popul8tion is 69,000 ! Municipality of forecasted to grow by 15.202 60%between 2011 and Clarington Official I 2431 Plan Review by Dillon Consulting 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 202] 2026 z0311 et. al. (May 2012). _ Green Development Program prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan section three Foundat *ion for u *i1d *ing L Neighbourhoods F lyt_ I I "��'''''IIIIIIIiIII VIII Ilillilil Sustainability is a long-standing priority of the Municipality of Clarington, embraced by the Strategic Plan of Council, Clarington Official Plan, and by Clarington's Green Community Strategy (2010) and subsequent report on Actions to Foster a Community-Wide Culture of Sustainability in Clarington (2014). In combination with Provincial and Regional planning priorities and policies, a solid foundation is in place for the Municipality to enhance its commitment to integrating sustainability in the planning and development process. _ Green Development Program 13 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan S - Clarington Plan Principles SustainableDevelopment Healthy Communities _ s Growth • ' The Clarington Official Plan is the Municipality's key planning policy document designed to manage growth and development over a 20 year planning period. The Official Plan outlines general land use policies to ensure that growth is coordinated in an orderly manner. It is intended to be both a strategic and a regulatory planning document to help guide the Municipality's decisions today and into the future. It is prepared by receiving input from the community to ensure future planning and development will meet community needs. 14 Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW Clarington's current Official Plan was prepared between 1992 and 1996 and aimed to guide development in the Municipality to the year 2016. The Official Plan has as one of its three pillars the concept of "sustainable development" with many concrete policies regarding ecosystem integrity, energy conservation, and water and air quality. In 1996, planning thinking was very different than it is today, with car dominated developments, sprawling suburban communities, and fewer urban design or sustainable design t policies. There were also very limited resources and tools to identify and protect natural features. However, policy revisions have addressed the most pressing issues over the last 17 years and have kept the Official Plan current. Although Clarington's Official Plan has been successful at addressing some of the issues that have faced the Municipality, there are still some major improvements which need to be made as new knowledge becomes available and better practices evolve. This will ensure our communities remain sustainable into the future and will enhance the quality of life for the people who live in these communities. ,; k In 2008, the Municipality set out to undertake a review and update to the Clarington Official Plan. This included 4'.a consideration of how development - from design, construction, to operation - will respect and complement the environment (e.g. climate change, GHG, energy — conservation). _ Green Development Program 15 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan G}' F t� Y.. Li Ali • • •• • • •• • •. • • This included local actions, policies, programs and projects for climate change, energy conservation, clean energy alternatives and green development and infrastructure. The Living Green Committee presented the "Green Community Strategy" to Council on June 28, 2010, which was endorsed in principle. The strategy identified six priorities for sustainable action, sustainable policy and sustainable future investment, as follows: Green community strategy priority Transportation Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings Energy Efficiency in New Developments Zero Waste Thriving Green Economy Healthy Natural Environment For each priority area, a series of goals and related actions (policies, programs and projects) for achieving these goals, were recommended. Encouraging and incenting new neighbourhood design and development to incorporate leading green development technologies and practices is reflected in many of the action items recommended in the Green Community Strategy. Green Development Program 17 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan r w llr _ yam- /ri •- � �',. ff it y `f r 'j �i FAQ,• 3-3 It's All Connected: Actions to Foster a Community- Wide Culture of Sustainability in Clarington In 2013, Clarington Council established a citizen's sustainability committee to ensure a continued focus on a sustainable culture and advance the recommendations from the Living Green Community Advisory Committee. The committee assessed the community-based recommendations of the Green Community Strategy, identified the highest priority actions to implement these items, and recommended additional actions that would further support a community-wide culture of sustainability. The Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee final report, entitled It's All Connected: Actions to Foster a Community-Wide Culture of Sustainability in Clarington, was presented to and received by Council on September 15, 2014. 18 Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW Numerous priority actions and additional recommendations put forward by the committee over the course of their term could potentially be supported by the establishment of a green development framework for Clarington, such as: Encouraging housing diversity, supporting affordability and aging in place; Promoting active and healthy modes of transportation; �( Accessible and integrated trail system and linkages within and between v community areas; Provision of bicycle parking in new multi-residential development; Protection and enhancement of natural green space; Encouraging energy and water efficient buildings and neighbourhoods; Fostering new community gardens; Acceleration of the review and approval process for green development; and �( Enhanced education and communication relating to sustainable development v principles and practices and available incentive programs. _ Green Development Program 19 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan 3-4 Strategic Plan Vision 2015-2018 Clarington's Council has developed a Strategic Plan to guide the Municipality and set out its vision for the 2015 - 2018 term. The purpose of this plan is to provide strategic priorities and a road map for Council and staff as we determine the best way to provide services and help our community thrive. Clarington's Strategic Plan 2015 - 2018 is founded on the vision of building a sustainable, creative, caring community. The plan identifies six priorities including: 2015 - 2018 Strategic Plan Priorities: Facilitate the creation of jobs, attraction of new business and expansion of existing business Demonstrate good governance and value for the tax dollar Manage growth to maintain our `small town' feel Enable safe, efficient traffic flow and active transportation Promote resident engagement in our community Enhance access to our unique natural environment Many of the actions that have been identified to implement these priority areas of Council align with the potential opportunities offered by establishing a green development framework. 20 Municipality of eClarington meat /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW 3-5 Region of Durham Climate Change Action The Region of Durham has taken a strong stand to support sustainable development, particularly in relation to climate change, and responsible long- range planning solutions for future growth and development. The Region has undertaken such initiatives as: • Establishing the Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change to provide leadership in addressing regional climate change issues; • Setting community greenhouse gas reduction targets of 5% by 2015 (which has been exceeded), 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050 (absolute targets based on 2007 emission levels); • Creation of a Community Climate Change Local Action Plan focused on mitigation and consisting of 18 proposed programs. Several of these programs have been approved and launched, including the Durham Partners in Project Green (for the business sector), a Durham Five Million Trees program and a Climate Education program focussed on schools; • Work on a Community Climate Adaptation Plan: Phase 1 on the assessment of projected climate conditions and risk identification is complete and work is progressing on development of adaptation programs to deal with the high and medium risks. With approval of this Plan anticipated in 2016 and implementation beginning in 2017; and • Development of a Corporate climate program addressing both mitigation J and adaptation measures, which FROM involves investments in both energy VISION TO efficiency and adaptation measures ACTIi3N for the Region's owned assets. Region of Durham Community Climate Change Local Action Plan 2012 IlkIf this inf—ioft-1.required in on ac :format,please mntocl 1-800-372-1102 ext_2600_ _ Green Development Program 21 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan Green Development Program 27 Framework and Implementation Plan prioritygreen section four Pr*ior*ity Clar*ington prioritygreen . building liveable neighbourhoods Priority Green Clarington was initiated by Council in response to the significant growth pressures and related neighbourhood development forecasted for Clarington over the next 20 years. Focused on the principle of local planning for global stewardship, Priority Green Clarington is intended to further improve the integration of sustainability into the residential land development process. _ Green Development Program 23 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan The vision of Priority Green Clarington is to set a new standard for residential development that prioritizes sustainability, promotes innovation and continues to improve the community's quality of life. This includes the use of neighbourhood design and construction strategies, technologies and products that will: • Protect and enhance Clarington's natural heritage system ' and open spaces, and their ecological integrity; Y, • Optimize opportunities for infill, intensification and revitalization; • Create accessible, walkable neighbourhoods that provide for a variety of mobility options, a connected network of walking and cycling infrastructure and a transit system; • Integrate green infrastructure to complement and } enhance existing infrastructure and to support climate change adaptation; • Support a reduction in the per-capita consumption of energy, water, land and other non-renewable resources; and • Provide for improved air and water quality, and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. 24 Planning of Clarington /�1a;,wonanning Services Department lil JllSW To achieve this vision, the Municipality, in collaboration with the Region of Durham, the private sector and the community, set out to: • Identify goals, targets and guidelines for green homes and neighbourhoods within both new neighbourhoods and existing areas in Clarington; • Review current land development application and permit processes, policies and guidelines to identify new opportunities for supporting green homes and neighbourhoods; • Collaborate with government and agencies Involved in the development review process, green design and building specialists, and the land development and r =: ' building community to define specific criteria for what qualifies as a "green development application"; • Consider a variety of potential incentive mechanisms to encourage the voluntary adoption of these criteria; and • Contribute to the growing collection of knowledge about the opportunities and challenges associated with green home and neighbourhood practices through the execution of a demonstration project. ry V f' b A yr,�J 'f /J f t3 _ Green Development Program 25 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan The Municipality's approach consisted of the following tasks: Green Development Framwork Tasks: Identification of best practices in residential green development, incentives and standards in Ontario and beyond 2 Review of Municipal planning policy to identify opportunities to strengthen the foundation for sustainable development in Clarington 3 Establishment of criteria for what defines a "green" development 6:1 Examination of how prioritization could be used in order to fast track green applications Identification and preliminary evaluation of other potential incentive 5 options to voluntarily encourage incorporation of green development criteria into the design and construction of neighbourhoods 6 Review of the development approvals process to identify a strategy for implementation through the development planning process 7 On-going engagement and consultation with stakeholders and the broader community The intended outcome of these actions was a framework for a residential Green Development Program and an implementation plan for recommendation to Council. Clarington's Green Development Program will send the message that green development is a priority for building liveable neighbourhoods in Clarington. 26 Planning of Clarington /�1a;,wonanning Services Department lil JllSW } k\ � kf = T \ \ mak � d { k =] � © a., 2 » a, In o— E (D(D / § 2 � E2S ) -E } < � 0k0 / k � ) E � $ { a) E § � ( = m £ E 2 R ( 70 k mak § $ $ f ƒ $ %ƒ f ® \ § \ $ E 0 & c:E k § f / 6 j 2 E G Q � o m a_q a W r E k � k � ® -0 } _ $ ƒ . H ) 47 E \ CL� 20 2 AD]$ $ > R k u \ k k � k - f 4 � \ ®k mSm k A ® em2 X @ Eta m a . ( 3 Fa) Q) $ � o g S & \ f ¥ Q £ c E ® E 7 \ / \ § fQ /] \ 0) 0 j_- 2k = $ / a) CL E/ © � & z C) / ] @ 0� C) & L a CL % ƒ � § ƒ� k / gj IgE / 0 — 2 § \ j ¥ 2$ & ; _ g CO 0OL'E @ $ / R § E % Q a) 11 777 , 3 wa L Green Development Program 27 priori green Framework and Implementation Plan Priority Green Clarington was officially launched in October 2013 at a symposium hosted by the Municipality. The symposium brought together project partners and community leaders to explore the role that developers, builders, planners, building inspectors, industry associations and community leaders can play to make our future neighbourhoods greener. Messages of = leadership, collaboration and opportunity were threaded -- throughout guest speaker's messages and provided an inspirational kick-off to the initiative. i Y Given the wide breadth of knowledge and expertise required for this type of undertaking, two collaboration groups, a Staff Working Group and a Technical Advisory Committee, were established. The Staff Working Group is comprised of Municipal and Region Staff who are involved in the development process. The Technical ! Advisory Committee is comprised of technical and industry experts with practice and knowledge in xryH sustainable residential development practices, including local conservation authorities, utility providers, post- secondary institutions, and representatives of the land development and building industry. Municipality of Clarington 28 n py�'nnt y� Planning Services Department lilaftmn section five Perspect *ives a Prior*it *ies r -Pitf M In order for a locally created green development strategy to be most effective, it must be established in consultation with those who will implement it, follow it and be impacted by it. With that in mind, collaboration with stakeholders and the broader community was an important objective that Priority Green Clarington considered fundamental to its success. _ Green Development Program 29 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan AL - - - 1® �Il i A communication and engagement strategy was carried out to provide for widespread involvement in shaping the building blocks of green development in Clarington. This strategy included a community survey, outreach activities, workshops, focus groups, and the development of a website and other informational resources. Participation was extensive; activities carried out between April 2013 and August 2014 achieved communication and engagement contacts on approximately 4,100 occasions using a range of in-person and online tools and materials. Key perspectives and priorities that emerged from the input and feedback received are highlighted in the following paragraphs. 30 Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW The majority of those consulted supported Priority Green Clarington's vision. A community vision of liveable neighbourhoods in Clarington places a priority on widely available, easily accessible and safe green spaces and streets, convenient access to amenities, and increased support for non-vehicular modes of transportation. Saving valuable farmland and rural space was the top ranking benefit that the community feels can be gained from advancing green development in Clarington. While the broader community enjoys the current `small town feel' in Clarington, they do recognize the opportunity to make our community of communities even better. A few common messages that were heard included: We Support: • Managing urban sprawl (protecting the environment and agricultural lands rather than continuing to create low density neighbourhoods); and • Creating "green homes" and "green neighbourhoods." We Are Concerned With: • The costs associated with transitioning to "green homes"; and • The impacts of a higher density form of development in Clarington. Over 150 local residents shared their top priority for building liveable neighbourhoods in Clarington. Niv Priority foir LivA flei.91-ibouncoo , i,,_71 xi F- , 0 U V �y �J Jk i C' T ,, , C- T 1 o Al V%Irl7�A 41 , + Cath 4- _ Green Development Program 31 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan p� ► Group discussion A at a staff and agencies workshop f in May 2014 d J ,i While higher density forms of development have the potential to contribute to sustainable development, there were concerns expressed regarding the perceived impacts on residents' quality of life (i.e. increased traffic congestion, a feeling of being crowded, diminished privacy). Clarington Council expressed strong support of the benefits that green development can bring to the community. In order to make green development a priority, general support was expressed for the following concepts: • Creating a minimum, mandatory level of compliance for all new development; • Examining the Municipality's existing incentives to support green development practices, done in consultation with the development industry in order to determine what kind of incentives would be most successful in leading to green development; • Coordinating the efforts of developers and the Municipality to promote increased understanding of "higher density" development; and • Integrating Priority Green Clarington (or the concepts thereof) into the Municipality's Strategic Plan as a demonstration of municipal leadership in sustainable development. 32 Planning of Clarington /�1a;,wonanning Services Department lil JllSW F I I Joa .f '7 Local builders and developers - participate in a green development criteria workshop in April 2015 In speaking with the land development and building industry regarding the establishment of a green development framework for Clarington, important considerations relating to how new requirements would be integrated into current practice were identified. A new approach brings with it the potential for increased costs and risks, which may be borne by the development industry. In order for industry to "buy-in" to the idea of green development, the following considerations were recommended: • Provide for flexibility in how green development is achieved; • Make the process voluntary so that developers can choose to embrace green development at their own pace; • Be complementary to green development programs existing in other municipalities, but reflect local circumstances; • Be clear and consistent in how the process and incentives are applied and avoid loopholes that will reward projects that do not deliver an equivalent standard of green development; • Ensure existing Municipal policies, specifications and guidelines do not conflict with elements of a green development program; and • Provide a combination of incentives to support industry adoption of green development practices, including consideration of fast-tracked approvals. _ Green Development Program 33 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan giwdening r r Ask us! Water(&EnergV) at HoRie MGna4Cl 1 a ° h*d DurhaniNlaster Gardeners Free gardening ad%ice f .m trained horti volunteerse © 3 4r - The principal of green development is one that is broadly supported by the Municipal and Regional staff and agencies who are responsible for reviewing development applications. To help ensure that green development reaches its fullest potential it was suggested that appropriate physical and financial resources, tools and training be provided to prioritize green development, so as to not compromise existing workloads. The feedback received from the community, Council, land development and building industry, and staff and agencies involved in the land development review process has been used to inform the establishment of a proposed green development framework for Clarington. 34 Municipality of Clarington lda Planning Services Department lil JllSWnn section six Framework for Green Development The Priority Green Clarington initiative set out to identify a framework for green development that was: Green Development Program 35 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan Driven by renewed Provincial and Regional policy with a strengthened focus on fi sustainable communities v , 4> and strong local x population forecasts Built from a solid —-- foundation of policy and planning centred on a sustainable and healthy Clarington, and Informed by the priorities ~; and perspectives of A stakeholders and the broader community. The Municipality retained a consultant to examine best practices, carry out assessments and evaluations, and r provide recommendations that would inform future residential development in Clarington. These actions and the recommendations received are - � summarized in this section and provide the fabric for the detailed design and implementation of a residential green =_ development program for Clarington. 36 Planning of Clarington /�1a;,wonanning Services Department lil JllSW 6-1 Policy A sustainable and healthy community was identified as one of the five theme areas for the review of the Clarington Official Plan. Best practices in sustainable development and healthy community policies, ranging from community wide approaches, neighbourhood design, to site-specific development standards, were explored. While an existing policy framework underscores the Municipality's commitment to sustainable development, policy enhancements were identified. On March 30, 2015, proposed changes to the Clarington Official Plan were released for public review and comment. These included strengthened policies that enable the establishment and implementation of a green development program, including criteria and potential incentives, in consultation with stakeholders. Further, the proposed policies place importance on taking action locally, through land use planning and other Municipal activities, to address climate change and build a resilient community. Municipility of Clarington Proposed Official Plan 2015: Proposed 7off cialPlan 2015 Proposed new policy 5.5.4 - The Municipality will develop Green Development Standards in consultation with the public and key stakeholders and use them to assist and key stakeholders and use them to assist in evaluating development applications. _ Green Development Program 37 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan j A What are Green v Development Criteria? Green development criteria are strategies that may be used for - evaluating the environmental sustainability of proposed new development. 6-2 Criteria Green development criteria are strategies that may be used for evaluating the environmental sustainability of a proposed new development. They can be comprised of various design and construction practices for both the neighbourhood and building scale of development. 38 Municipality of eClarington meat /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW To identify an appropriate set of green development criteria for Clarington, a review and synthesis of existing sustainable neighbourhood and building programs, such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Neighbourhood Development rating system, Toronto Green Development Standard, Ver. 2.0 (2013), East Gwillimbury's Thinking Green! Development Standards (2012) I' and the City of Pickering Sustainable Development Guidelines (2007) was undertaken, along with consultation with stakeholders. An objective was to identify criteria that wouldfi `` continue to move green development forward in a progressive fashion while providing some flexibility and opportunity to promote and encourage innovation. Recognizing the potential benefits of program consistency from municipality to municipality, the opportunity to harmonize criteria with those already implemented in .; VA- other communities was considered. Harmonization has the potential to provide consistency across jurisdictions, giving designers and developers continuity in the format of the criteria used in various municipalities, allows sharing of information and lessons learned, and can contribute to efficiencies in criteria refinement and enhancement. While taking harmonization into consideration, the recommended green development criteria for Clarington were tailored to reflect local circumstances, attributes, priorities and policies. Recommended green development criteria for Clarington are provided in Appendix A. The green development criteria are broadly organized into four key themes that represent the core elements of a sustainable community. The theme areas are: Green Development Program 39 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan i e u envrronmen constructed physical environment in which we live, work and play each day. It considers the design and layout of a neighbourhood, including land use I/ mix (i.e. residential and commercial) and diversity of building forms (i.e. single detached dwellings, townhomes and low-rise buildings), together with the interaction of the buildings, road systems and other infrastructure that we encounter. Mobility is about reducing vehicle dependency and offering alternative travel choices for residents as they move in and through neighbourhoods each day. It speaks to facilitating active transportation in order to reduce pressure on Clarington's transportation network and reducing vehicle emissions from entering the environment, thereby contributing to human health and well-being. 40 Municipality of eClarington meat /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW This theme seeks to protect and enhance ecologically significant components of Clarington's natural heritage system, encourage design that works with natural conditions and gains benefit from the environmental, economic and social benefits of the natural landscape, and promote linkages to a diverse range of open spaces, parks and recreation facilities. Green neighbourhoods strive to use resources more efficiently, -_-, leading to potential cost savings. This theme identifies the means to maximize energy and water conservation, minimize the consumption of renewable resources, and contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Criteria: V • Third party "green" building 0 Reduced heat island - non-roof rating systems 0 Water efficient fixtures • • • •. • building incentive programs 0 ■ ainwater reuse • Building energy • Passive solar • • Renewable energy 0 Reused and/or recycled content • Reduced heat island •• _ Green Development Program 41 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan An additional green development criteria - Innovation in Design is independent of the four theme areas. It recognizes that green development strategies continue to evolve and that new opportunities that have not yet been identified may be an appropriate part of future green development. The criteria are organized into three checklists based on the planning scale to which the criteria are being applied. A green development checklist is recommended for each of the following scales of development: The checklists include: 0 Secondary Plans 0 Draft Plan of Subdivision Site Plan Secondary Plans guide and shape the formation of community areas and neighbourhoods, and are the foundation from which Draft Plans of Subdivision and Site Plans are built. Accordingly, sustainable development must start at the Secondary Plan level. In preparing new Secondary Plans or Secondary Plan Updates, it was recommended that the Municipality ensure that sustainable development is supported by giving consideration to each of the green development criteria listed on the Secondary Plan Checklist (Appendix A). For the Draft Plans of Subdivision and Site Plans Checklists, the recommended green development criteria are organized into three levels. These include: 42 Municipality of eClarington meat /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW Mandatorvy Minimum Requirements: These criteria represent the Municipality's existing standard or required policy that all planning applications are currently required to satisfy, and are reflected in the Municipality's Official Plan, Municipal specifications and the Ontario Building Code. Voluntary Enhanced Targets: Incorporating "enhanced" criteria into the design and construction of a development is considered "doing better than you are mandated to". These are considered targets that will support the advancement of sustainable development in Clarington and in many cases may help applicants to be early implementers of practices that may be mandated in the future. Voluntary Aspirational Targets: Incorporating "aspirational" criteria into the design and construction of a development demonstrates a commitment to lead the way and to innovate in green neighbourhood design and construction practices. In addition to recommending green development criteria for multiple scales of development, it was further recommended that supporting information be created in order to support developers and builders in the planning, design and construction of environmentally sustainable new neighbourhoods. A supporting guidebook should provide supplemental information for each criterion, including criteria rationale and instruction on how applicants are to demonstrate the incorporation of criteria within a development application. _ Green Development Program 43 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan �I T r� f /40 ^A� 1 r � 1 / 4 s / 1 Green practices should be integrated into the design of the project at the beginning of the process. It is often much more difficult to incorporate these -Z- items as an "after thought" once neighbourhood and building design has already started. 6-3 Process A background study of other green development frameworks and programs in Ontario and beyond revealed that integration into the existing development review process is the most common approach observed amongst municipalities. The intent is to ensure that sustainability is considered at the start of the development process and not added on as an afterthought. Further, while the focus of Priority Green Clarington is new residential growth and development, program application in other municipalities typically includes all types of development subject to Site Plan Control (i.e. residential, commercial and industrial). 44 a Municipality of Clarington n Planning Services Department lil JllSWn In concert with exploring process-related incentives for encouraging green development (refer to Section 6-4), approaches and best practices for the integration of a green development program into the land use planning process were examined. A range of success factors were identified, which can inform the integration of a green development program into the broader development review process in Clarington. These include: 0' Strong leadership (a "champion") at either the political or senior administrative level to drive change. 0 Ensuring that there are clear responsibilities and accountability for all participants (both internal and external) in the process. Establishing a dedicated staff person to act as the green development program facilitator. Whereas a Lead Planner is typically responsible for coordinating review of development applications and providing applicants with a single point of contact for questions and exchanging project information, the green development program facilitator would act as a resource to both an applicant and the Lead Planner to provide guidance through the program steps and elements, to monitor progress, and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Ensuring the applicant's submission requirements are clearly stated (through checklists and manuals provided by the Municipality and available on-line). °; Supporting information should clearly communicate modifications to the development review process for green development applications and the Municipality's expectations for industry conformance. Improving coordination between departments and agencies in order to 0 ensure consistency in requirements and responses and to resolve conflicting expectations. 0 Facilitating good communication and coordination with applicants and proactively addressing issues in a timely manner. _ Green Development Program 45 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan An example of a step-by-step process for a development application where a green development program has been implemented is shown below to provide context: step Choose the appropriate green development criteria checklist to 1 complete. j2stepthe checklist by checking off the applicable criteria that are proposed to be provided in the development. step Submit a preliminary draft of the checklist prior to the 3 pre-consultation meeting. Discuss the preliminary draft checklist with Staff at the Step pre-consultation meeting. At this meeting, further 4 documentation or clarification of requirements may be identified by Staff and agencies. step Prepare a revised draft checklist and a Sustainability Report*, 5 ensuring that matters identified by Staff and Agencies at the pre-consultation meeting have been addressed. step Submit a Sustainability Report*, including the revised draft 6 checklist, and all required supporting documentation as part of a complete planning application. During the application review process, amend the application, submit additional information, and/or modify plans as may Step be requested by Staff and agencies, to integrate appropriate 7 changes and comments. A final checklist, which incorporates the results of the review process, will be prepared and included in the final recommendation report for Council. 46 Municipality of eClarington meat /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW * Currently all subdivision applicants in Clarington are required to submit a Sustainability Report as a condition of Subdivision Approval. To better support the implementation of a green development program in Clarington, all residential development applications ' 'I (i.e. draft plans of subdivision and site plan applications) could be required to submit a Sustainability Report as part of a complete application. The Sustainability Report would be intended to summarize how the design and construction of the proposed development meets the sustainable development objectives of the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan and facilitate the Municipality's review of an application's conformity with 7 the green development program by clearly indicating where in a planning submission each practice is illustrated. Applicants would be responsible for ensuring that submitted plans, drawings and reports clearly demonstrate the green criteria that have been incorporated into the proposed development. _ Green Development Program 47 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan " A"f !�. �(fl Er�(E< = fi —' `r i i f� .- 1 c�-r.t'.mom 1s/.,.y•rM•r' .Y A Y 'q�, _a 91'' + 3 � 6-4 Incentives Municipalities have limited legislative authority for mandating green development practices, although Official Plan policies can assist in providing a policy basis for doing so. Further, a regulatory approach to making green development happen is not desirable amongst industry. Incentives may provide a more favourable opportunity to voluntarily stimulate green development that goes beyond what can be mandated under Ontario's Growth Plan, Planning Act or the Ontario Building Code. Input heard from industry during Priority Green Clarington consultation underlined that incentives that offer tangible benefits to developers and builders (particularly related to time and money), if combined with process improvements, would encourage a greener approach to residential development. 48 Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW This position has been echoed by the development and building industry to other municipalities working on similar initiatives (i.e. Brampton, Vaughan, and Richmond Hill), and is a regular discussion topic when municipalities consult with the Building Industry and Land Development Association. Decreasing the time required to obtain development approvals has consistently been referenced by the development industry as a preferred incentive mechanism. Accordingly, an analysis of municipal practices was undertaken in order to examine ways that it may be possible to expedite the approvals process for residential development applications that exceed minimum green development requirements. This involved a review of expedited planning approval processes in other municipalities (for a range of priority areas), a review of industry research on development approval process improvements, and a review of the current practices in Clarington. The results of this review revealed that fast-tracked approvals is found to be the most effective non-regulatory mechanism for incenting green development. However, a range of externalities that are outside of the control of the Municipality will challenge the success of this incentive and must be carefully considered. These include the time needed for application review by external agencies, the quality of the applications that are submitted, the time required for applicants to respond to questions and revision requests from the approval authority, and the risk that commitments made by developers may not be implemented at the construction stage. _ Green Development Program 49 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan Recommendations for the creation of an expedited planning approval incentive program for green development include: • Benchmarking the timing of all approvals processes in order to be able to demonstrate that reduced timeframes have been achieved. • Establishing a target timeframe for the expedited approval process. A target improvement of 20% faster processing was suggested as providing a tangible incentive for the development industry. • Requiring that applicants identify as part of the request for a preconsultation meeting any intention to exceed minimum mandatory requirements for green development. r • Ensuring that priority is given to applications that exceed minimum mandatory requirements for the scheduling of pre-consultation meetings and public meetings, throughout the department and agency review process, and preparation, review and sign off of reports by Staff and Senior Management. • Ensuring the applicant's submission requirements are clearly stated (through checklists and manuals provided by the municipality and available on-line) and identifying timelines within which resubmissions are expected to occur in order for the Municipality to meet the expedited timelines. • Ensuring on-going feedback and communication with the applicant throughout the review process. • Providing regular updates to Council on the status of green development applications. 50 Municipality of eClarington meat /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW Based on the understanding that a combination of incentive options may further support the green development vision, a preliminary assessment of other potential incentive options for Clarington was completed. Incentive mechanisms adopted by other municipalities to advance specific priorities provided a starting point to identify and evaluate potential green development incentives for Clarington. The potential incentive mechanisms that were evaluated are listed below: Long List of Potential Green Development Incentive Mechanisms V Fee Reduction, Planning Act Process andOt Grants or Loans her Deferrals, Tools Standards echanisms Reduced Creation of a Alternative Reduction in development community development or expedited charges improvement standards (e.g. release of plan reduced parking Letters of Credit Planning requirements) application / Height / density Recognition building permit bonusing Reduction program fee rebates in parkland Creation of a dedication Increased size Property tax development requirements allowance for reductions or permit system or alternative subdivision development dedication development charge deferrals signs for developers Servicing allocation Property tax prioritization reductions for homeowners Priority phasing _ Green Development Program 51 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan Evaluation criteria relating to compatibility, ease of implementation, resource needs and financial, technical and legal feasibility were used. In addition, the effectiveness of the incentive (i.e. whether or not it would be tangible for industry) was an important consideration. The following five incentive mechanisms were recommended for more detailed consideration by the Municipality as a means to incent green development in Clarington (listed from most effective as an incentive to least effective). Short list pf potential incentive mechanisms for Clarington: Planning and/or building permit application fee rebates. 2 Creation of additional Community Improvement Plans to allow for the use of loans and grants. 3 Reduction in parkland dedication requirements or alternative forms of open space for parkland dedication. 4 Recognition program. 5 Allowing an increase in the size of temporary subdivision development signs that could be erected. 52 Planning of Clarington /�1a;,wonanning Services Department lil JllSW fill In addition, the following four incentives were identified for further consideration by the Municipality in the future (in no specific order): l` • Alternative development standards in exchange for green development. Reduction in the Municipality's • 's p Y portion of development charges. • Priority phasing within new greenfield Secondary Plan Areas. ` • Servicing allocation contingent on conformity. These incentives have varying financial, time, and staffing implications and will require investment from the Municipality and a broad shift in the way that development applications are received, processed and supported. Key next steps that were identified that the Municipality would need to undertake in continuing with the pursuit of incenting green development that goes beyond minimum mandatory requirements include: • Detailed assessment of recommended incentives to further evaluate the fiscal impact to the Municipality, Municipal policy implications, and resource availability, and recommendation of an implementation strategy; • Creation of a scoring / evaluation system in order to quantify the overall sustainability performance of proposed new development, including performance thresholds for eligibility for incentive rewards; and • Design of an electronic tool to assist applicants in the evaluation and scoring of their proposed development in relation to the green development criteria. _ Green Development Program 53 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan E11 tl F TARE f Green home demonstration project partners, Halminen Homes, Jeffery Homes X;. and Brookfield Residential. 6-5 Demonstration One way in which Priority Green Clarington has sought to promote and enhance understanding of green development is through demonstration. Concurrent to the examination of policy, criteria, process and incentives, Priority Green Clarington carried out a green home demonstration project, evaluating water and energy savings practices in new homes. In collaboration with the Region of Durham and three local builders, the Green Demonstration Project led to the construction of six homes that incorporated green building techniques and technologies which exceeded mandated requirements. The homes are more efficient in their use of water, energy, and material resources, with reduced operating costs and reduced demand on energy and water infrastructure as compared to a similar home constructed to the minimum specifications stipulated by the Ontario Building Code. The homes were sold to home owners who allowed for performance monitoring of the homes to be undertaken under real-life conditions. Performance monitoring allows for the evaluation of economic, environmental and social benefits to this approach to home building. 54 a Municipality of Clarington n Planning Services Department lil JllSWn Through the Green Demonstration Project, local developers, decision makers and community members can gain improved knowledge of green home building practices and their potential impacts, and increase capacity to build green. The results and lessons learned increase the collective knowledge of the opportunities and challenges of green development. Monitoring of the six Green Demonstration Project homes ended on November 1, 2015 and final results will be available in February 2016. This will include analysis of the water, energy and cost savings, greenhouse gas emissions reduction evaluation, municipal water avoidance, and consumption pattern comparisons to typical neighbourhood and provincial data. Further, the data will be placed in the context of Clarington's projected population growth to provide a high level demonstration of the potential implications of energy and water consumption patterns on municipal infrastructure development. Preliminary data based on the first four months of demonstration home performance monitoring showed: Water efficiency improvements of 8 - 17% and energy efficiency improvements of 9 - 12% over models of comparable homes built to IL41 the minimum Building Code specifications. Average daily water consumption of 119 litres per capita per day, which is well below the current Region-wide average of 230 litres per capita day. Average monthly electrical consumption of 468 kilowatt hours per — month, as compared to a typical average of 800 kilowatt hours per month for a family of four in Ontario. Evaluating and learning through demonstration contributes to Municipal capacity and the growing collection of knowledge about the benefits and challenges associated with green development. Grant support opportunities, such as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund, can assist the Municipality to advance sustainable development in the community and should continue to be explored. Green Development Program 55 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan section seven ett 'i* ng t Implementat *ion SUYY(R USYNYF WOW SURVE, ANY 'Nu IYYNM The framework and recommendations resulting from the study, analysis and consultation carried out over the first two years of Priority Green Clarington provide a road map for the detailed design and implementation of a residential green development program in Clarington. Based on this course of action, the Municipality has prepared a 2016 - 2017 Green Development Program Implementation Plan, comprising of projects, programs, policies and follow up actions that will move the Priority Green Clarington vision forward. Green Development Program 57 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan 9 - Consultation with staff and agencies involved in the land development review process, the development and building industry, and the broader community remains a key objective of Priority Green Clarington. This continues with the release of this report. Broad consultation on the framework, recommendations and implementation plan presented herein will be the first step taken by the Municipality in initiating Priority Green Clarington's 2016 - 2017 Green Development Program Implementation Plan. It is anticipated that new courses of action will be identified as the green development program begins to take shape. Annual progress updates will be prepared to inform Council and the community of progress and accomplishments. Action Responsibility 1. Consultation a. Continued consultation with the land development and building industry and other stakeholders to obtain feedback on the proposed Green Planning Development Framework for Clarington and as part Services of individual implementation actions, as outlined herein. a. Council adoption of Official Plan policy changes (i.e. enhancements and policy additions) for Planning sustainable development and addressing climate Services change, including the implementation of a green development program. b. Ensure that the Active Transportation Plan to be developed for Clarington is complementary to the green development framework and provides Engineering recommendations for criteria and planning policy Services enhancements. 58 Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW Action Responsibility 3. Criteria / Standards a. Review the various planning guidelines applicable to residential development and identify the need for modifications to ensure alignment with the Planning recommended green development criteria; prepare Services terms of reference and budget for the identified document updates for consideration as part of 2017 budget planning. b. Review the Clarington Design Guidelines and Standard Drawings to identify potential conflicts with recommended green development criteria and Engineering opportunities for adjustment to the specifications to Services enhance alignment. c. Identify and recommend a strategy (e.g. a points- based or minimum number of criteria approach) for evaluating development applications based on the established green development criteria. The recommended strategy shall reflect Municipal Planning priorities and consider feedback from consultation Services with the land development and building industry. Establish a baseline score for draft plans of subdivision and site plan applications based on testing of the recommended evaluation strategy. d. Establish a working group, including Engineering and Planning Staff, and local conservation authority (Ganaraska Region and Central Lake Ontario Region) representatives to further evaluate and Engineering recommend stormwater quality and quantity, low impact development, soil quantity and quality, and Services sustainable site alteration criteria. Consideration Planning should also be given to the potential implications Services of a Provincial low impact development stormwater management guidance document, targeted for release by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change in 2016. _ Green Development Program 59 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan Action Responsibility J e. Continue to monitor the development of the 2017 Planning Services Ontario Building Code and identify necessary revisions to the green development criteria pending Building Services its release. Planning Services f. Examine the opportunity for expansion of the Engineering application of the green development framework to Services commercial/industrial development. Finance 0 a. Refer the recommendations of the Development Review Process & a Proposed Strategy for Planning Services Expediting Green Applications report to the Process Improvement Team being established as part of the Engineering 2015 - 2018 Strategic Plan of Council for review and Services identification of implementation measures (e.g. staff redeployment, new internal procedures and forms, new guidance materials). b. Identify Staff training needs to ensure that Planning Planning Services and Engineering Services Staff have sufficient understanding of green neighbourhood and building Engineering principles and practices to facilitate and support Services green development in Clarington. 60 Municipality of Clarington /�1a;,won Planning Services Department lil JllSW Action Responsibility NEEL16m c. Examine potential strategies for verification and enforcement of commitments made to implement Planning Services green development criteria, and development of a recommended approach. d. Assess the ease of use, transferability and resource requirements for the implementation of an online- based tool similar to that developed by the City of Brampton that can be used by development Planning Services applicants for completing and submitting a green development criteria checklist for draft plan of subdivision and site plan applications. 5. Incentives a. Design and implement, in concert with the establishment of a green development evaluation Planning Services system (refer to Action 3c), a recognition program to reward residential development applications that Communications exceed the minimum mandatory requirements. b. Review and complete a detailed assessment of the remaining four incentives recommended in the Evaluation of Incentives Options report (i.e. planning/building fee rebates; creation of a new Community Improvement Plan; modified parkland Finance dedication requirements; modified temporary Planning signage allowances for new developments) including Services a fiscal impact analysis, and recommendation of an implementation strategy. The implementation strategy shall consider feedback received from consultation with land development and building industry and other stakeholders, and analysis by Municipal Staff. _ Green Development Program 61 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan Responsibility c. Pending the results of the Priority Green Clarington Green Demonstration Project, initiate discussions with the Region of Durham regarding the Planning consideration of a reduction in the Region's portion Services of development charges, hook-up fees, or other measures where green development contributes to reduced pressure on water and sewer infrastructure. d. As part of the next 5-year review of the Development Charges By-Law, consider a reduction in or deferral of the Municipality's portion of development charges as an incentive to support implementation of the green development framework and/or the potential Finance for supportive amendments to existing incentives for apartment buildings, revitalization areas and redevelopment. e. Collaborate with the Region of Durham, local conservation authorities (Central Lake Ontario and Ganaraska Region), and local utility providers Planning Services (Enbridge Gas, Hydro One, Veridian Connections) to develop an online information portal for incentive programs that support sustainable development. f. Continue to monitor for new financial and non- Finance financial incentive opportunities Planning Services 62 Planning of Clarington /�1a;,wonanning Services Department lil JllSW Action Responsibility 6. Promotion & Education a. Carry out a promotion campaign to communicate to the community the recommended green Planning Services development framework for Clarington and next steps. b. Raise community awareness through articles, Planning Services workshops and other promotion and education activities of the benefits of green development. Communications c. Integrate the Priority Green Clarington website with Planning Services the Municipality's new website platform. Communications 7. Demonstration a. Examine the opportunity to gain local understanding of emerging low impact development stormwater Engineering management practices and maintenance Services requirements, and to inform planning policy development through a demonstration project, Planning Services including potential opportunities for funding support, such as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund. _ Green Development Program 63 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan section eight In clos *ing li w II The importance of prioritizing sustainable growth and development is echoed throughout current policies, strategies and action plans at the Provincial, Regional and Municipal levels. Priority Green Clarington builds upon the existing principles and policies in the Strategic Plan of Council, Clarington Official Plan and community sustainability plans to further underscore and implement the Municipality's commitment to sustainable development. _ Green Development Program 65 prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan n� e iu' dt F r � Yy�' • • yf L The policy changes recommended through the proposed Clarington Official Plan (released in March 2015) Review enable the establishment and implementation of a green development program for Clarington, including criteria and potential incentives, in consultation with stakeholders and the broader community. The framework and implementation plan broght together in this report represents an important milestone in achieving the vision of building a sustainable, creative, caring community, which is the direct result of Council's leadership in initiating Priority Green Clarington. Green development offers a number of attractive community benefits. Some are more tangible than others and can be achieved in a short period of time(i.e. increasing the diversity of housing opportunities, expanding the trail system), while other benefits will occur but will not be "seen" (i.e. reduced car trips) or cannot be easily measured (i.e. improved pedestrian experience). Municipal councils have the most direct controls over the issues that can ensure a sustainable and prosperous future. It is time to move this vision foward. 66 a Municipality of Clarington n Planning Services Department lil JllSWn Appendix A reen Development Cri*teri* a Checkll* sts Green Development Program prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan III r„ Secondary Plan Checklist These recommended criteria apply to the preparation or an update of a Secondary Plan: Green Development Program prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan yl��_ Built Environment TPO ❑ Within Greenfield Areas, achieve a minimum overall housing density of 50 residents and jobs combined per gross developable hectare, as measured on a Region-wide basis. ❑ Within the Built Boundary, achieve an overall housing target of 6,200 (minimum) new units within the Built-Up Areas, as follows: • Courtice: 2,100 units; • Bowmanville: 3,600 units; • Newcastle: 500 units. ❑ Strategically locate higher density housing along Regional and Local Corridors and within Centres to create a transit supportive development pattern. ❑ Residential areas are designed to provide diversity in housing types to achieve target densities and that accommodate a range of accommodation types (e.g. live-work, apartment-in-house/second dwelling unit, mixed use) tenures and affordability. ❑ Residential areas are designed to be within an approximate 800m walking distance of at least 3 of the following existing or planned amenities: • School, community/cultural facility; recreation facilities including parks; library; retail/convenience commercial use; pharmacy/medical facility; institutional use (daycare). ❑ School site are located adjacent to public parks and/or community facilities, where possible. ❑ Design an interconnected street network that respects the Municipality's established hierarchy of roads and that directly connects with existing arterials, collectors and main entrances of adjacent residential developments. ❑ Street and block patterns emphasize interconnection and walkability through a grid or modified grid design. priorilygreen r o� Mobility O-Ab ❑ Design a network of mixed-use, walkable nodes connected together by transit, and easily accessible from surrounding residential neighbourhoods by bicycle and by foot. ❑ Promote local streets with medium (400m) to short (less than 250m) block lengths to support active transportation. Where this is not feasible, provide pedestrian pathways. ❑ Provide safe and direct routes for pedestrians to transit, commercial areas, community facilities and parks that encourage use of active transportation modes. ❑ All arterial and collector roads shall have sidewalks and street trees on both sides of the right-of-way. ❑ All local roads are encouraged to have sidewalks and street trees on both sides of streets, particularly for connections to schools, recreational facilities, transit stops and trails. ❑ Roads are designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit, as well as cars, integrating complete streets principles. ❑ Provide for a connected pedestrian and cycling network that is integrated with the Municipality's trail system in, out and through the Plan Area, and connecting the area with existing or planned public transit routes. ❑ The network includes trails within natural features, stormwater management facilities, open spaces and parks and the road system — sidewalks and bicycle paths, and is designed to minimize environmental impacts and to accommodate a range of users and abilities. ❑ Provide direct and continuous collector streets for transit access and efficiency of service. priorilygreen C�� Natural Environment and Open Space ,--r ❑ Protect the Natural Heritage System and provide for enhancement, where possible. ❑ Ensure connectivity between natural heritage features, maintaining and where possible improving or restoring corridor function. ❑ Maintain views and vistas of visible landmarks, including Natural Heritage System features, where possible. ❑ Integrate natural heritage features into the public green space and parks systems (i.e. by locating public spaces adjacent to natural features) and the Municipality's trail system, where appropriate. ❑ Distribute parks throughout the Plan Area for accessibility to residents within a 400m walking radius. ❑ Provide a connected system of parks and open spaces through trail systems, sidewalks, and pedestrian links. ❑ Determine and establish an optimal tree cover target to be achieved post- development on private and public property for the Plan Area, having regard to the recommendations of established watershed management plans applicable to the Plan Area. priorilygreen ♦ � � r Infrastructure and Buildings ❑ Stormwater planning and design for the Plan Area: • Makes use of the natural drainage pattern to minimize the risk of flooding; • Maximizes retention and infiltration of stormwater with minimum negative impact on natural wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater and natural hydrological systems; • Gives priority to the use of on lot source controls for stormwater capture, retention and infiltration (i.e. Low Impact Development techniques) as part of a treatment train approach. ❑ Provisions to minimize hard surface infrastructure requirements are encouraged, such as provisions for reduced parking standards where alternative parking is available and/or standards for permeable paving or stormwater infiltration compensation where development proposals exceed minimum parking requirements. ❑ Stormwater management facilities shall be designed as landscape amenities, as well as perform their functional requirements. This should include integrating recreational amenities with stormwater management facilities (e.g. loop trails around ponds, establish viewpoints, interpretive signage), where safe to do so. ❑ Provide for the integration of spaces that would allow for community gardens and community orchards within public spaces adjacent to, or directly within multi- family developments. ❑ Techniques to maximize energy efficiency and water conservation should be integrated into the design of streetscapes, parks and other outdoor public spaces (e.g. native / drought tolerant landscaping; LED street lighting; shade plantings and structures, rain gardens). ❑ Road design / orientation should support subdivision and site plan design that maximizes passive solar energy opportunities. Identified passive solar gain opportunities for street/lot orientation to be described in the Plan. ❑ Assess the feasibility of developing the neighbourhood to accommodate the incorporation of district energy or renewable/alternative energy systems and outline identified opportunities in the Plan. priorilygreen Draft Plans of Subdivision Checklist These recommended criteria apply to the preparation of a Draft Plan of Subdivision: _ Green Development Program prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan yl��_ Built Environment TPO Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Target Aspirational Target Requirement Intensification Planning to achieve The site is situated The site will be at least 32% to 2021 within the defined developed at a higher (40% thereafter) of all Built-up Area as density than currently future urban shown in the exists through one or residential Clarington Official a combination of: development within Plan. - redevelopment, Clarington's existing including the reuse of Built-up Area is brownfield sites; important to - infill development; sustainably managing growth. Accordingly, - the expansion or residential conversion of existing intensification buildings; projects are a priority. - additional buildings on an existing lot. Density Minimum residential Achieve a density that is greater than the density requirements minimum density targets applicable to the as per Official Plan area, but is consistent with the policies of the and Secondary Plan Official Plan regarding compatibility with the targets. built form; OR For areas in a Secondary Plan, provide the maximum when there is a minimum and maximum range given for density and/or storeys. Housing mix The Municipality The housing types The housing types encourages the include a diversified include a diversified provision of a variety mix of ownership, mix of ownership, of housing densities, housing and housing and tenure and housing accommodation accommodation forms for each types. types. neighbourhood to Ownership: More Ownership: More achieve a housing than 10% of dwelling than 30% of dwelling mix for all incomes, units are affordable units are affordable ages and lifestyles. housing as defined in housing per the the Clarington Official Clarington Official Plan Plan priorilygreen Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Target Aspirational Target Requirement Housing Types Housing Types (detached, semi- (detached, semi- detached, detached, townhouses, low/mid- townhouses, low/mid- rise development): rise development): Three of four housing Four of four housing types types Accommodation Type Accommodation Type (live/work, apartment- (live/work, apartment- in-house/second in-house/second dwelling unit, mixed dwelling unit, mixed use, apartment more use, apartment more than 2 bedroom): than 2 bedroom): Two of four Three of four accommodation types accommodation types Connectivity Create street and Local road design Provide amenity block patterns that includes medium (not features (e.g. the emphasize greater than 400 benches, additional connectivity and metres) to short (less bike parking, linkage by than 250 metres) landscaping) encouraging grid or block lengths. acceptable to the modified grid patterns Municipality along and discouraging the pedestrian routes and use of cul de sacs trails. except where necessary for grading and topography. Generally avoid long local road block lengths (over 400 metres). Efficient None At least 50% of At least 75% of vehicle dwelling units / dwelling units / parking buildings designed buildings designed and constructed and constructed "electric vehicle "electric vehicle ready." ready." priorilygreen Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Target Aspirational Target Requirement Existing Satisfy Municipal Where healthy Where healthy healthy trees Tree Preservation mature trees above mature trees above Plan requirements. 100 millimetre 100 millimetre diameter must be diameter must be removed, an removed, an amenity equivalent number of value payment is new trees (not provided to the including street trees) Municipality for are provided on site planting by the to mitigate the lost Municipality beyond canopy coverage (i.e. the development site. no net loss). Urban tree Minimum of one All deciduous street Private front yard / canopy street tree per lot and trees have a backyard tree two street trees per minimum trunk program (at no side yard. caliper of 70 additional cost) millimetre (BHD). available for home buyers. Soil quantity Satisfy Municipal 60 cm topsoil layer All sodded areas to and quality topsoil, sodding and for entire landscaped have a topsoil layer seeding area consists of a with an organic requirements. native soil / matter content of 10 amendment mixture to 15% by dry weight, as recommended by a soil pH of 6.0 to 8.0 a Certified Arborist, and a minimum depth based on native soils of 60 centimetres. testing. The subsoil should have a total uncompacted soil depth of 90 centimetres. priorilygreen Natural Environment and Open Space ,--r Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Target Aspirational Target Requirement Park Street frontage not Provide 2 road or Provide 3 or more accessibility less than 30% of the valley land frontages road or valley land perimeter of the park. for each public frontages for all square, parkette, and public squares, neighbourhood park parkettes, and 3 road or valley neighbourhood or land frontages for community parks each community park provided. provided. Natural Every application for Naturalize 50% of the Naturalize 100% of heritage development or site targeted Natural the targeted Natural linkages alteration shall Heritage System, as Heritage System, as identify planning, identified by the local identified by the local design and Conservation Conservation construction practices Authority, within the Authority, within the that ensure that no site. site. buildings or other site alterations impede the movement of plants and animals within or adjacent to the natural heritage system. Connection Satisfy Municipal Visual or (managed) Visual or physical to natural Official Plan physical connections (managed) heritage requirements. (e.g. public access connections (e.g. blocks, single loaded public access blocks, roads, trail single loaded roads, connections to trail connections to existing or planned existing or planned trail network; where trail network; where appropriate as appropriate as determined by the determined by the Municipality and/or Municipality and/or Conservation Conservation Authority) are Authority) are provided to 25% of provided to 50% of prioritygreen� Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Target Aspirational Target Requirement the natural heritage the natural heritage system and parks. system. Natural Satisfy Municipal Undertake Undertake features Official Plan enhancement of enhancement of requirements. existing on-site existing on-site and natural heritage adjacent natural features, such as heritage features, removal of invasive such as removal of species or stream invasive species or restoration. stream restoration. Stormwater Provide quantity or Retain runoff volume Retain runoff volume quantity flood control in from the 10 millimetre from the 15 millimetre accordance with rainfall event on site. rainfall event on site. applicable Municipal and Conservation Authority requirements. Stormwater Provide quality 81% or more of Total 81% or more of Total quality control in accordance Suspended Solids Suspended Solids with applicable removed from a 10 removed from a 15 Municipal and millimetre rainfall millimetre rainfall conservation event. event. authority requirements. All ponds will be designed with Enhance Level of Protection (Level 1). Provide multi-barrier erosion and sediment control during construction and prevent over compaction and sedimentation during construction. priorilygreen Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Target Aspirational Target Requirement Low impact Lot level controls, or Retaining rainfall on Innovative storm development Low Impact site through feasible water management Development low impact design plan proposed techniques, as part of development that demonstrates a treatment train techniques is less reliance on end- approach to demonstrated to have of-pipe facilities and stormwater been proposed. more on at-source management is and conveyance encouraged. strategies. Stormwater Satisfy Municipal Provide an internal Provide amenity management stormwater pond trail network features acceptable facility design planting connecting to the to the Municipality /features requirements. surrounding area or that provide integrated with an functional and/or adjacent trail aesthetic benefit to network(s). the site (e.g. site furniture, shade structure). prioritygreen V0 4 Infrastructure and Buildings Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Target Aspirational Target Requirement Third party None 25 - 49% of the 50% or more of the "green" rating dwelling units in the dwelling units in the systems subdivision will be subdivision will be certified under a certified under a recognized third party recognized third party "green" rating "green" rating system. system. Third party None 25% - 49% of the 50% or more of the "green" dwelling units in the dwelling units in the building subdivision will subdivision will incentive complete a third party complete a third party programs "green" building "green" building incentive program. incentive program. Building Satisfy Ontario Dwelling units Dwelling units energy Building Code (detached homes or (detached homes or efficiency requirements. multi-unit residential multi-unit residential buildings 3 stories or buildings 3 stories or lower) are built to lower) are built to EnerGuide 83 (or EnerGuide 85 (or equivalent). equivalent). Passive solar None Applies to 50% of Applies to 75% of alignment new streets or new streets or buildings: buildings: The street or The streets or building(s) axis is building(s) axis is within 15degrees of within 15degrees of E-W E-W The building(s) E-W The building(s) E-W lengths are at least lengths are at least as long as the N-S as long as the N-S lengths. lengths. Renewable None 100% of all new Produce 1%-13% of energy dwelling units to be annual energy constructed solar consumption from an ready (e.g. on-site renewable appropriate roof to energy source. mechanical room priorilygreen electrical conduit, appropriate roof capacity). Water Satisfy Ontario Include water fixtures Include water fixtures efficient Building Code and faucets that that obtain greater fixtures and requirements. obtain a 10% to 20% than 20% reduction faucets reduction over the over the baseline baseline fixture (i.e. fixture (i.e. as as mandated by the mandated by the Building Code). Building Code). Rainwater None Dwelling units / Rainwater reuse reuse buildings designed to system installed for accommodate a low-grade functions rainwater harvesting (e.g. toilet flushing, system (i.e. plumbing irrigation). infrastructure roughed in, adequate utility room design). Greywater None Dwelling units / Greywater system(s) recycling buildings designed installed. "greywater ready" (i.e. plumbing infrastructure roughed in, adequate utility room space). Construction Satisfy provincial A construction waste A construction waste waste "3R's" regulations for management plan is management plan is diversion construction submitted and submitted and activities. implemented to implemented to demonstrate demonstrate diversion of diversion of approximately 50% or approximately 75% or more of construction, more of construction, demolition and land demolition and land clearing waste from clearing waste from landfill. landfill. prioritygreen Reused None At least 5% At least 10% and/or reused/reclaimed reused/reclaimed recycled content in building content in building content materials and/or materials and/or landscaping materials landscaping materials (hardscaping such as (hardscaping such as paving or walkways) paving or walkways) is provided. is provided. At least 10% recycled At least 15% recycled content in building content in building materials and/or materials and/or landscaping materials landscaping materials (hardscaping such as (hardscaping such as paving or walkways). paving or walkways). priorilygreen SXAtNFA x[Vft AFSSFS SGAVFS - BlIX6AlIX4 - Site Plans Checklist These recommended criteria apply to the preparation of a Site Plan: _ Green Development Program prioritygreen Framework and Implementation Plan yl��_ Built Environment TPO Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Aspirational Requirement Intensification Planning to achieve The site is situated The site will be at least 32% to 2021 within the defined developed at a higher (40% thereafter) of all Built-up Area as density than currently future urban shown in the exists through one or residential Clarington Official a combination of: development within Plan. - redevelopment, Clarington's existing including the reuse of Built-up Area is brownfield sites; important to - infill development; sustainably managing growth. Accordingly, - the expansion or residential conversion of existing intensification buildings; projects are a priority. - additional buildings on an existing lot. Density Minimum residential Achieve a density that is greater than the density requirements minimum density targets applicable to the as per Official Plan area, but is consistent with the policies of the and Secondary Plan Official Plan regarding compatibility with the targets. built form; OR For areas in a Secondary Plan, provide the maximum when there is a minimum and maximum range given for density and/or storeys. priorilygreen Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Aspirational Requirement Housing mix The Municipality The housing types The housing types encourages the include a diversified include a diversified provision of a variety mix of ownership, mix of ownership, of housing densities, housing and housing and tenure and housing accommodation accommodation forms for each types. types. neighbourhood to Ownership: More Ownership: More achieve a housing than 10% of dwelling than 25% of dwelling mix for all incomes, units are affordable units are affordable ages and lifestyles. housing as defined in housing per the the Clarington Official Clarington Official Plan Plan Housing Types Housing Types (detached, semi- (detached, semi- detached, detached, townhouses, low/mid- townhouses, low/mid- rise development): rise development): three of four housing Four of four housing types types Accommodation Type Accommodation Type (live/work, apartment- (live/work, apartment- in-house/second in-house/second dwelling unit, mixed dwelling unit, mixed use, apartment more use, apartment more than 2 bedroom): than 2 bedroom): Two of four Three of four accommodation types accommodation types Connectivity None Connect buildings on Provide further the site to off-site amenity features sidewalks, surface acceptable to the transit stops, parking Municipality between areas (car and bike), the site and adjacent existing trails or off-site destinations pathways, or other (e.g. benches, destinations (e.g. landscaping). schools). Where a transit stop is located within a walking priorilygreen Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Aspirational Requirement distance of the project site boundary, the building/ development main entrance has a direct pedestrian linkage to that transit stop. Efficient None 3% of the site parking Site designed to vehicle stalls to be dedicated support increased parking to hybrid/electric hybrid/electric vehicle vehicles, including adoption, including charging stations. appropriate electrical Dedicated parking capacity and a spots located in minimum of 20% of preferred areas close parking stalls to building entries. designed and constructed "electrical vehicle ready". Bicycle The provision of Provide a minimum Provide a minimum of parking bicycle / parking 0.2 bike parking spots 0.3 bike parking spots storage facilities as a per dwelling unit. per dwelling unit. condition of Provide a minimum Provide a minimum application approval. 5% of bike parking at 10% of bike parking grade. at grade. Place bike parking in Place bike parking in weather protected weather protected areas. areas. Existing Satisfy Municipal Where healthy Where healthy healthy trees Tree Preservation mature trees above mature trees above Plan requirements 100 millimetre 100 millimetre diameter must be diameter must be removed, an removed, an amenity equivalent number of value payment is new trees (not provided to the including street trees) Municipality for are provided on site planting by the to mitigate the lost Municipality beyond canopy coverage. the development site. priorilygreen Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Aspirational Requirement Urban tree Satisfy Municipal Provide shade within Provide shade within canopy landscape design 10 years for at least 10 years for at least requirements 50% of the site 75% of the walkways/ walkways/ sidewalk sidewalks lengths/ lengths/ amenity amenity areas (not areas (not including including street street trees). trees). Urban None No greater than 25% Plant the site's landscape of the same tree landscaped area biodiversity species are planted. using at least 50% native species. Soil quantity Satisfy Municipal 60 centimetres topsoil All sodded areas to and quality topsoil, sodding and layer for entire have a topsoil layer seeding requirements landscaped area, with an organic consisting of a native matter content of 10 soil / amendment to 15% by dry weight, mixture as a soil pH of 6.0 to 8.0 recommended by a and a minimum depth Certified Arborist of 60 centimetres. based on native soils The subsoil should testing. have a total uncompacted soil depth of 90 centimetres. prioritygreen _� Natural Environment and Open Space ,.-4-r Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Aspirational Requirement Natural Every application for Naturalize 50% of the Maintain 100% of the heritage development or site targeted Natural targeted Natural linkages alteration shall Heritage System, as Heritage System, as identify planning, identified in the identified in the design and Clarington Official Clarington Official construction practices Plan natural heritage Plan mapping, within that ensure that no mapping, within the the site. buildings or other site site. alterations impede the movement of plants and animals within or adjacent to the natural heritage system. Connection Satisfy Municipal Visual or (managed) Visual or physical to natural Official Plan physical connections (managed) heritage requirements. (e.g. public access connections (e.g. blocks, single loaded public access blocks, roads, trail single loaded roads, connections to trail connections to existing or planned existing or planned trail network; where trail network; where appropriate as appropriate as determined by the determined by the Municipality and/or Municipality and/or Conservation Conservation Authority) are Authority) are provided to 25% of provided to 50% of the natural heritage the natural heritage system and parks. system. Natural Satisfy Municipal Undertake Undertake features Official Plan enhancement of enhancement of requirements. existing on-site existing on-site AND natural heritage adjacent natural features, such as heritage features, removal of invasive such as removal of species or stream invasive species or restoration. stream restoration. priorilygreen Stormwater Provide quantity or Retain runoff volume Retain runoff volume quantity flood control in from the from the accordance with 10millimetres rainfall 15millimetres rainfall applicable Municipal event on site. event on site. and Conservation Authority requirements. Stormwater Provide quality 81% or more of Total 81% or more of Total quality control in accordance Suspended Solids Suspended Solids with applicable removed from a 10 removed from a 15 Municipal and millimetre rainfall millimetre rainfall Conservation event. event. Authority requirements. Provide multi-barrier erosion and sediment control during construction and prevent over compaction and sedimentation during construction. Low impact Lot level controls, or Retaining rainfall on Innovative storm development Low Impact site through feasible water management Development low impact design plan proposed techniques, as part of development that demonstrates a treatment train techniques is less reliance on end- approach to demonstrated to have of-pipe facilities and stormwater been proposed. more on at-source management is and conveyance encouraged. strategies. priorilygreen Infrastructure and Buildings Criteria Mandatory Enhanced Aspirational Requirement Urban None Provide 80 square Dedicate 15% of roof Agriculture feet per dwelling unit space for local food of garden space. production. Third party None Site includes 1 or Where the "green" rating more buildings development plans systems certified under a include 5 or more recognized third party buildings, at least "green" rating 50% of the buildings system. are certified. Third party None A third party "green" building / site "green" development incentive program is undertaken building and completed for the project. incentive programs Building Satisfy Ontario Dwelling units Dwelling units energy Building Code (detached homes or (detached homes or efficiency requirements. multi-unit residential multi-unit residential buildings (3 stories or buildings (3 story or lower)) are built to lower)) are built to EnerGuide 83 (or EnerGuide 85 (or equivalent). equivalent) Mulit-unit residential Multi-unit residential buildings (greater buildings (greater than 3 stories) than 3 stories) designed to achieve designed to achieve at least 13% energy at least 15% energy efficiency efficiency improvement over the improvement over the current Building current Building Code. Code. Passive solar None Up to 50% of new 51% to 75% of new alignment buildings on the site buildings on the site are designed in are designed in accordance with the accordance with the following: following: priorilygreen - The building(s) long - The building(s) long axis is within axis is within 15degrees of E-W 15degrees of E-W - The building(s) E-W - The building(s) E-W lengths are at least lengths are at least as long as the N-S as long as the N-S lengths lengths Renewable None 100% of all new Produce 1%-13% of energy buildings designed for annual energy solar readiness (i.e. consumption from an electrical on-site renewable conduit/plumbing energy source. riser roughed in). Reduce heat None For 50% of the site's For 75% of the site's island effect hardscape, include hardscape, include from the built any combination of any combination of form - Non the following: the following: Roof - Hardscape shading - Hardscape shading - High-albedo - High-albedo surface materials with surface materials with a Solar Reflectance a Solar Reflectance Index of at least 29 Index of at least 29 - Open grid pavers - Open grid pavers (greater than 50% (greater than 50% pervious) pervious) - Underground/ - Underground/ covered parking covered parking Reduce heat None For 75% of the roof For 90% of the roof island effect area, include roofing area, include roofing from the built materials with a Solar materials with a Solar form - Roof Reflectance Index Reflectance Index (SRI) of either 78 for (SRI) of either 78 for low sloped roofs or low sloped roofs or 29 for steep sloped 29 for steep sloped roofs. roofs. Water Satisfy Ontario Include water fixtures Include water fixtures efficient Building Code and faucets that that obtain >20% fixtures and requirements. obtain a 10% to 20% reduction over the faucets reduction over the baseline fixture (i.e. baseline fixture (i.e. priorilygreen as mandated by the as mandated by the Building Code). Building Code). Rainwater None Building(s) designed Rainwater reuse reuse to accommodate a system installed for rainwater harvesting low-grade functions system (i.e. plumbing (e.g. toilet flushing, infrastructure irrigation). roughed in, adequate utility room design). Greywater None Dwelling units / Greywater system(s) recycling buildings designed installed. "greywater ready" (i.e. plumbing infrastructure roughed in, adequate utility room space) Construction Satisfy provincial A waste diversion A waste diversion waste 3R's regulations for rate target of 50% is rate target of 75% is diversion construction activities established for the established for the site. site. Reused None At least 5% reused / At least 10% and/or reclaimed content in reused/reclaimed recycled building materials content in building content and/or landscaping materials and/or materials landscaping materials (hardscaping such as (hardscaping such as paving or walkways) paving or walkways) is provided. is provided. At least 10% recycled At least 15% recycled content in building content in building materials and/or materials and/or landscaping materials landscaping materials (hardscaping such as (hardscaping such as paving or walkways). paving or walkways). prforitygreen Clarington priontyareen Municipality of Clarington Planning Services Department buildingliveable neighbourhoods 9 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON LIC 3A6 www.prioritygreenclarington.com T: 905-623-3379 444 s � k _ •, w i UNFINISHED BUSINESS j Planning Services Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-6237-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: December 7, 2015 Addendum 2 to Report Number: PSD-045-15 Resolution Number: File Number: ZBA 2014-0013 By-law Number: Report Subject: Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to rezone lands to permit an apartment building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville Recommendations: 1. That Addendum 2 to Report PSD-045-15 be received; i 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Zemer Holdings Ltd. be referred back to Staff for further consideration of the issues identified in Addendum 2 to Report PSD-045-15; and 3. That all interested parties listed in Addendum 2 to Report PSD-045-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. i; 14-1 Municipality of Clarington Addendum 2 to Report PSD-045-15 Page 2 Report Overview This is a report to provide a status update specific to the rezoning application at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville. Regional and Clarington Staff have met with the applicant to discuss issues relating to the rezoning application, and it was agreed that the applicant will proceed to submit a site plan application to allow for a full review of all aspects of the development. Staff recommend that the rezoning application continue to be processed together with the site plan application and that a recommendation report be brought forward at a later date. 1 . Discussion 1.1 On September 14, 2015, staff report PSD-045-15 recommended approval of the rezoning application by Zemer Holdings Inc. subject to holding provisions. At the meeting, the applicant raised concerns regarding two of the holding provisions (the trail connection to Rhonda Park and the requirement to update environmental impact requirements) and the zone provision to step-back the upper two floors. Committee referred the report back to Staff. 1.2 Staff met with the applicant and resolved the issues identified above. 1.3 On November 16th, Addendum to Staff Report PSD-045-15 was forwarded to Committee. The report recommended approval subject to modified holding provisions. One additional holding provision was added requiring the relocation of the entrance to align with Hartwell Avenue. Although the Region is the road authority and has approved a northerly entrance, the Engineering Services Department was concerned with the entrance location, particularly given the Region's draft Environmental Assessment showed a future signalized intersection at Hartwell Avenue. The Region subsequently amended their comments. At the Planning and Development Committee meeting, the applicant raised concerns with the revised entrance location and Committee referred the application back to Staff for a report to be provided on December 7, 2015. 1.4 On November 27th, Regional Works and Clarington Staff met with the applicant. The Region was firm in their position on the entrance location and the matter was discussed at length. The applicant has reluctantly agreed to explore this matter further. 1.5 The applicant also agreed to submit a site plan application which would allow for a fulsome and detailed review of all standard site plan approval items including: access to Regional Road 57, establishing shared access easements, servicing and grading, site and building design, mitigating environmental impacts and noise impacts, landscaping, and lighting. 1.6 Clarington and Regional Staff were in agreement of this approach. 14-2 is II I i Municipality of Clarington Addendum 2 to Report PSD-045-15 Page 3 2. Concurrence The Director of Engineering Services concurs with the recommendation to refer the application back to Staff. 3. Conclusion Although this is a rezoning application, it is a situation where the devil really is in the !' details. The site is located on a Type A arterial road and future Local Corridor, which are important to the Municipality from both a traffic and land use perspective. This application should be referred back to Staff to allow the applicant and Staff to examine the site plan details in bight of the revised entrance location. 4. Strategic Plan Application ! Not applicable I' 4' Submitted by: ;IV Reviewed b ,----/ Did J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu, Director of Planning annin Services Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Anne Taylor Scott, Planner II, 905-623-3379 ext. 2414 or ! ataylorscott(c�clarington.net I Attachments: Attachment 1 —Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 i I° i I 14-3 Municipality of Clarington Addendum 2 to Report PSD-045-15 Page 4 The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: John Passalacqua Michael Fry Colleen Lush Rose and Norman Watkins Michelle Hardwick Jennifer Crespo Suzanne Barnes Jeff Guthrie Ruth Kolisnyk Dean Jacobs Catherine Dahlke, Drew Donmoyer, Cooper Donmoyer Henry Kortekaas Associates Inc. Gary Scott Ray Fadavi Rick Vanderkooi „ A Stones Throw Pub & Grill Physio Can c/o Brenda The Little Hair Shop c/o Joanne Bob Wine Jackie H. Snyder Joseph & Antoinette Passalacqua Christina Tourigny Ralph Tukker Rachel Smida CP/ATS/jp/df/ah 14-4 Attachment 1 to Addendum 2 to Report PSD-045-15 i i Planning Services Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: November 16, 2015 Addendum to Report Number: PSD-045-15 Resolution Number: File Number: ZBA 2014-0013 By-law Number: Report Subject: Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to rezone lands to permit an apartment building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville Recommendations: 1. That Report PSD-045-15 be received; 2. That Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 be received; 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Zemer Holdings Ltd. be approved as contained in Attachment 2 to Addendum Report PSD-045-15; 4. That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, including a site plan agreement that provides for: a) A driveway location that aligns opposite to Hartwell Avenue, being the location of future traffic signals; b) Construction and maintenance of a temporary,sidewalk along the east side of Regional Road 57 from the subject site to Aspen Springs Drive if the development proceeds in advance of the reconstruction of Regional Road 57, including the recommended signalization of Hartwell Avenue; I' c) Dedication of lands east of the development area to allow for a future public pedestrian connection to Rhonda Park (approximately 0.6 hectares); d) Undertaking and implementing a scoped Environmental Impact Brief that addresses the proposed storm sewer connection and provides standard mitigation.measures; and e) An appropriate design and provision of easements to facilitate shared access connection between the approved entrance and a minimum of four parcels to the north the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved; 14-5 r; Municipality of Clarington Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Page 2 5. That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Addendum Report PSD-045-15 and Council's decision; and 6. That all interested parties listed in Addendum Report PSD-045-15 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 14-6 Municipality of Clarington Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Page 3 Report Overview This is an addendum report to a recommendation report considered by the Planning and Development Committee on September 14, 2015. Since then, Staff have had further discussion with the applicant regarding three of the conditions for the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol, specifically: 1. The construction and maintenance of a temporary sidewalk from the site to the signalized intersection at Aspen Springs Drive and Regional Road 57; 2.The pedestrian connection from Regional Road 57 to Rhonda Park; and 3. requiring the submission of an Environmental Impact Study update for the sewer connection. In addition, the applicant had concerns with the Zoning,By-law which required that the fourth storey of the building to be set back from the front faoade of the building. Additional information has also come forward relating to the widening and reconstruction of Regional Road 57 and the installation of signals at Hartwell Avenue. Staff is of the view that the entrance to the site should be realigned to be opposite Hartwell Avenue. Approval of the application is recommended subject to the revisions noted in this report. 1 . 'Background 1.1 At the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on September 14, 2015, the applicant's planning consultant appeared as a delegation regarding PSD-045-15 (Attachment 1). Issues relating to the trail connection from the development to Rhonda Park, requirement for an update to the Environmental Impact Study and stepping back the building were raised as concerns. The Planning and Development Committee and j Council referred the matter back to staff to resolve the issues with the applicant. 4 1.2 Subsequent to the meeting, the applicant also looked for clarification on the construction and maintenance of a temporary sidewalk from the site to Aspen Springs Drive. 1.3 Since the last Planning and Development Committee, the Region of Durham held a second Public Information Centre on October 27, 2015 for the Regional Road 57 Environmental Assessment. The Region presented alternatives that include the future signalization of Hartwell Avenue and Regional Road 57. Engineering Staff support this direction, however, the impact of signalization and possible future center median that will restrict turning movements, together with the entrance to the north end of the site, is undesirable. 1.4 Planning and Engineering Staff, the applicant and his consultant discussed the items in detail and the following is an overview of staff recommended changes to the Zoning By- law Amendment. 14-7 Municipality of Clarington Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Page 4 2. Discussion 2.1 Pedestrian Connection from'Regional Road 57 to Rhonda Park The potential for a public pedestrian connection has been further reviewed by Engineering and Parks staff. Following a preliminary review of grades, the lands to the east of the development area (building, landscaping and parking areas) could be used for the location of a full public pedestrian connection in the future. The connection cannot be in a straight east-west alignment but rather would have to zig-zag between the park and the future sidewalk on the east side of Regional Road 57 to achieve a maximum slope of 5%, which is an accessibility standard. The applicant has agreed to dedicate the rear of the property, those lands to the east of the development area, having an area of approximately 0.6 hectares (Figure 1) The dedication of the lands would allow the construction of the trail in an alignment that is appropriate given future grades of the development area on the subject lands, and should other lands to the north be necessary to construct the preferred alignment. Although the dedication is not typical parkland, it abuts the park and provides a future trail connection for the Municipality. Staff believe, that in this situation, said dedication should relieve the applicant from the required cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication otherwise required. Figure 1: Illustration of lands to be dedicated 42 N Proposed RNONDA PARK It 46 Re wall wan �. ..... ............ .� Conceptual Tra11 Conneollon e w Lands To 00#dtcalod 4aTOREY T (Appro%,0.0 ha) r- APARTMEN •e ,r) aVRPINO pf VNITSf Q Q Q J Q Z O_ O W a M c0 d- N O 00 O d' N cY) (Y) CO N N N N !� ZBA 2014-0013 O 14-8 Municipality of Clarington Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Page 5 Determining the alignment is not possible at this time. The subject lands will require site plan approval during which time final grading for the development area will be established. Consideration will also be given to how proposed grading for the subject lands will impact the grading of lands to the north. The site plan process will result in an understanding of grading, final site layout and building design, at which time staff can work toward a final alignment of the pedestrian connection. Further, while the lands to the east of the development area would be dedicated to the Municipality of Clarington, Staff will work with the owner to possibly accommodate some or all of a future public connection through the development area, if feasible. 2.2 Requirement for an Environmental Impact Study The original draft by-law required the applicant to provide an "Environmental Impact Study"to address the storm sewer easement connection. The terminology was confusing to th? applicant. The intent of the condition is that the applicant's consultant complete a report addressing the proposed design of the storm sewer connection to determine its feasibility, impacts and mitigation techniques. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority also requested mitigation techniques for the development as a whole. These could include requirements for sediment and erosion controls, stockpiling of fill, and limits of grading to name a few. As-it is not a full study, the wording has been revised to require a scoped Environmental Impact Brief to minimize any confusion. i 2.3 Future Signalization of Hartwell Avenue The recent information provided by the Region of Durham from the Regional Road 57 Environmental Assessment indicates that Hartwell Avenue iand Regional Road 57 will be signalized in the future with a long-term plan for a centre median north of Hartwell Avenue. Based on.the proposed access at the north limits of the site, a future centre median would result in right-in, right-out only turning movements which is undesirable for a 4-storey apartment building. This would be exacerbated in the future as the access to the apartment building is intended to also serve as a shared access as lands redevelop to the north. At the time of preconsultation in 2011, signalization of Hartwell Avenue was not contemplated by the Region of Durham. Four years have passed, and as a result of the completion of the Environmental Assessment to date, signalization is now being recommended. Clarington Staff are supportive of signalization. The Engineering Services Department are not supportive of the access location as proposed by the developer based on the recommendations evolving from the Regional Road 57 EA. This is based on the functionality of the access from a land use perspective in the long term development of the east side of Regional Road 57. Engineering staff are of the opinion, based on the traffic information currently available on this segment of Regional Road 57 and in consideration of the safety of both pedestrians and vehicles that will be generated from a development of this type, that it is necessary that this access be relocated and aligned with a signalized Hartwell Avenue intersection. f 14-9 Municipality of Clarington Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Page 6 In consideration of the comments from Engineering Services it is recommended that a further condition of removing the "(H) Holding symbol' include relocating the access to the site to align with Hartwell Avenue to the satisfaction of the Regional Works Department and Clarington Engineering Services. The applicant does not agree with this change in the driveway location. 2.4 Construction and maintenance of a temporary sidewalk to Aspen Springs Drive Providing a safe pedestrian crossing at a signalized intersection at Hartwell Avenue and Regional Road 57 is the preferred solution, however timing of the signals may not coincide with the subject development. Staff will consult with the applicant and the Region of Durham through the site plan process to derive a solution that will provide suitable pedestrian connections while considering costs and timing. Staff have reviewed this issue internally and maintain the same position as provided in Section 11.4 of PSD-045-15 (Attachment 1). The applicant will be required to satisfy Engineering Services requirement to: • Construct a temporary municipal sidewalk northerly from the site to Aspen Springs Drive; • Maintain this sidewalk until Regional Road 57 is reconstructed to a foil urban standard, including signalization at Hartwell Avenue; and • Be responsible for snow clearing and winter maintenance of the future temporary sidewalk. The owner will have an on-site snow removal company maintaining the apartment site and that contractor can also maintain the connection up to Aspen Springs Drive. The construction and future maintenance of this temporary connection will be further reviewed through the site plan process and there would be provisions contained in the site plan agreement between the owner and the Municipality. 2.5 Stepping back the Fourth Storey A provision of the Zoning By-law Amendment required the building to be "stepped back" at the fourth storey. This is also referred to as creating an angular plane. Establishing an angular plane can be done for various reasons, including reducing shadow impacts from buildings on adjacent properties, including along sidewalks, and.to provide a transition between low rise buildings and taller buildings. The applicant suggested the provision was too restrictive and could impact unit yield based on his preliminary building design. Given the future redevelopment possibilities along Regional Road 57 which would permit buildings up to 4 storeys, the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment no longer requires the building to be stepped back. 14-10 Municipality of Clarington Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Page 7 3. Concurrence Not Applicable 4. Conclusion In consideration of all agency, staff and public comments, and further discussions with the applicant, it is respectfully recommended that the application to rezone the subject lands to permit an apartment building be approved as amended to eliminate the angular phase requirement for height and to amend the holding conditions as outlined above.. 5. Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan and will contribute to providing a variety of affordable housing types. i' � 1 Submitted by: Reviewed by:,. Dav . rome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wq!rz Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Anne Taylor Scott, Planner II, 905-623-3379 ext. 2414 or ataylorscott a clarington.net Attachments: I Attachment 1 — Report PSD-045-15 Attachment 2 —Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment i j; I' j` 14-11 j Municipality of Clarington Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Page 8 The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: John Passalacqua Michael Fry Colleen Lush Rose and Norman Watkins Michelle Hardwick Jennifer Crespo Suzanne Barnes Jeff Guthrie Ruth Kolisnyk Dean Jacobs Catherine Dahlke, Drew Donmoyer, Cooper Donmoyer Henry Kortekaas Associates Inc. Gary Scott Ray Fadavi Rick Vanderkooi A Stones Throw Pub & Grill Physio Can c/o Brenda The Little Hair Shop c/o Joanne Bob Wine Jackie H. Snyder Joseph &Antoinette Passalacqua 'Christina Tourigny Ralph Tukker Rachel Smida CP/ATS/jp/df 14-12 Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 clarilwil Planning Services Report If this information is required in.an alternate accessible format, please'contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: September 14, 2015 Report Number: PSD-045-15 Resolution Number: File Number: ZBA 2014-0013 By-law-law Number:y Report Subject: Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to rezone lands to permit an apartment building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville Recommendations: 1. That Report PSD-045-15 be received; 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Zemer Holdings Ltd. be approved as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-045-15; r: 3. That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, including a site plan agreement that provides for: f) Construction of a temporary sidewalk along the east side of Regional Road 57 from the subject site to Aspens Springs Drive if the development proceeds in advance of the reconstruction of Regional Road 57; g) Construction of a trail, publicly accessible if feasible, to provide a pedestrian connection for this development to Rhonda Park, the interior of the neighbourhood and ultimately a connection to the downtown; h) An Environmental Impact Study addressing the proposed storm sewer connection to F Rhonda Boulevard and the pedestrian trail; and i) An appropriate design and provision of easements to facilitate shared access connection between the approved entrance and a minimum of four parcels to the north the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved; 4. That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-045-15 and Council's decision; and 5. That all interested parties listed in.Report PSD-045-15 and any delegations be advised of I Council's decision. 14-13 i' Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 2 Report Overview This is a recommendation report on a rezoning application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to permit an apartment building containing 71 units at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville. The proposed zoning by-law amendment would permit an apartment building on the subject lands. The zoning by-law will create a suitable building envelope for the apartment building with site specific regulations including vehicular and bicycle parking, amenity space, relationship to Martin Road and maximum height. Since a site plan application has not been submitted or approved, there will be additional conditions imposed for removing the Holding (H) symbol relating to pedestrian connectivity, environmental impacts, urban design and shared access arrangements. 1 . Application Details 1.1 Owner/Applicant: Zemer Holdings Ltd. 1.2 . Agent: D.G. Biddle &Associates Ltd. 1.3 Proposal: To rezone the lands from the existing Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone to an appropriate zone to permit the requested use. 1.4 Area: 1.3 hectares. 1.5 Location: 50 Martin Road (Regional Road 57), Part of Lot 14, Concession 1, Former Town of Bowmanville (See Figure 1). 1.6 Within Built Boundary: Yes 2. Background 2.1 Zemer Holdings Ltd. purchased the subject lands in June 2011 and a pre-consultation meeting was held with staff and agencies in August 2011. The rezoning application was initially submitted April 7, 2014. It was subsequently revised and additional information was submitted allowing the application to be deemed complete in August 2014. 2.2 The applicant hosted a Public Information Centre on December 3, 2014. A summary of the comments heard at Public Information Centre is included in Section 7 of this report. 2.3 The Public Meeting under the Planning Act was held on January 19, 2015. Since that time, the applicant prepared a revised submission to address staff, agency and public comments. The revisions include modifications to parking and amenity space, and the building envelope was revised slightly. The revised servicing plan illustrates a new storm sewer extending easterly down the slope and through Rhonda Park to connect to an existing stormwater management facility. 14-14 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 3 Figure 1: Site Map 64 26 ss 62 N r a 105 65 �7_ 11�1 5t TREWIN LANE 103 r CJ 30 h* Q �d'�M O;N: NNM u7lOi I 101 . m tf�� 9911T 34 97 LO 1 5 Q 95 113 O 38 93 39 09 Rhonda Park 92 91 107 z 105 42 103 Aspen W 991 Springs 46 Por-W $6 Plaza 97 84 "a 3 a� v''o o p 81 .9179 0' 0 JD J �m uor J o Blaisdale 87N.`,w' woomi�a a Montessorl 77 J ' ' School HARTWELLAVENUE J , o a J° 80 m 75. J Jilt z 73 LT 79 Y O 7,1 77 Aspen Springs ➢ 0 CO N p� to 75 Centre y? ochcOMm �NNNNN � ��r� � � N 69 IJ 7 67 9q DOREEN CRESCENT 711 00 46 65 69 o N 48 M CQ Ico N N NN c� r 108 58 63 5Q 106 fa 52 104 56 5�r 102 85 �, m 5a h ti a`�o 100• 54 53 63 6p B 52 51 79A 2014-0073 2.4 The preliminary site plan submitted with the application illustrates a proposed 71-unit apartment building fronting onto Martin Road. As the site slopes significantly to the east, the preliminary building plan has a walk-out basement with a fagade of 4 storeys along Martin Road, and 5 storeys at the rear(east side) of the building (See Figure 2— Preliminary Elevations). 2.5 The following plans and studies in support of the application have been received and are reviewed in this report: • Planning Justification Report • Traffic Impact Brief • Environmental Impact Statement • Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment • Functional Servicing Report • Geotechnical Report 14-15 uMJUau6P3-il°oiY Of QhtlViingltuOn RepoIi>t PS x_045.15 page 4 H ur e 2- Preliminary Elevations ill' I I l I a IT f-1 f C 17 !I I I y ill ' II %VEST ELEVAI ION ��� g L_1— [. j l' Fr-7- �l'_�— 111.1Li i M !Ii F-7111 ppl I �_ �NPJh I I FI,. faNlll_! F � i r,1, I ( 11? _i tl�. IT� III FI ip � � � I'Itl_I I - �,� 1� ! II I, I i - EAST ELEVATION y� 9L M I -77 iTM I _ ' �'1� NORTH ELEVATION SOUTFI ELEVATION 3. Land C har acftftfics and Sur raund9 ng Uses 3.1 A single family dwelling is located on the subject lands. The dwelling is located on a plateau adjacent to Martin Road, also referred to as Regional Road 57. The site slopes significantly to the east approximately 15 metres. The slope is vegetated. 3.2 The surrounding uses are shown in Figure 3 and outlined below: Borth: Single detached residential units on existing semi-rural lots South: Semi-detached dwellings along Doreen Crescent East: Blaisdale Montessori School and Rhonda Park along Rhonda Boulevard West: Retail and service commercial uses; existing low density residential 14-16 Nlunilc paDuty Df Uarftton Report PSD-045-15 Page 5 Figure 3: Aerial Photograph illustrating surrounding uses WLr ! Future l Timf_l,,ortons%' 1.0. Future GO Ca_rlWash i ' :rV : t ° [ - ' Station Site. TREVIN LANE C Thi - 0 ef-- y fU Rhonda Park _ w -LAWRENCE GATE- A LAWR 4n Co_mmercial ��1 "j► .. FRY CRES � }. _-� Plaz e � � — � - r� r �` , �r r;y� IF O a :j SubeGt, t Blaisdale.l�e Montessorl ¢ s til ti" gip. HARTWELLAVENUE, Pcope_rt',y school Y, 0 9 •� - Medical c y t J a . 8uilding� _ z tCom'rn a_I - _ DOREEN CRESCENT - 0 r'j plaza 44 .� _ s, NYCASTLE.DR. PRESTON INAY DR - i F � proAndo-d pOUCY 4.1 Provincial Policy Statement The Provincial Policy Statement identifies settlement areas as the focus of growth. Land use patterns shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses that efficiently use land, resources and infrastructure. Opportunities for redevelopment and intensification are encouraged, and natural features shall be protected. Municipalities must provide a variety of housing types and densities, and a range of housing options that are affordable to the area residents. Healthy and active communities should be promoted by planning public streets to be safe, meet the needs of pedestrians, foster social interaction and facilitate active transportation and community connectivity. Compact and diverse developments promote active modes of transportation such as walking and cycling. The subject application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. 14-17 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 6 4.2 Provincial Growth Plan The subject lands are within the defined Built Boundary. Population and employment growth will be accommodated by directing a significant portion of new growth to the built up areas through intensification and efficient use of existing services and infrastructure. The development of complete communities is encouraged by promoting a diverse mix of land uses, a mix of employment and housing types, high quality public open space and easy access to local stores and services. New transit-supportive and pedestrian-friendly developments will be concentrated along existing and future transit routes. A minimum of 40 percent of all residential development occurring annually within each upper tier municipality will be within the built up area. The proposed development will contribute to intensification within the built boundary. 5. Official Plans 5.1 Durham Regional Official Plan Within the Durham Regional Official Plan, the lands are part of part of the Urban System and designated Living Area. Part of the subject lands are identified as having a Key Natural Heritage Feature. The site has access to a Type A Arterial Road. Living Areas incorporate the widest possible variety of housing types, sizes and tenure to provide living accommodations that address various socio-economic factors. Living Areas shall be developed in a compact form through higher densities and by intensifying and redeveloping existing areas, particularly along arterial roads, and develop with particular consideration for supporting and providing access to public transit. By 2015, and each year thereafter, urban areas across the Region shall be planned to accommodate a minimum 40% of all residential development occurring annually through intensification within built-up areas. Development or site alteration is not permitted in key natural heritage and/or hydrologic features, including any associated vegetation protection zone, as determined by an Environmental Impact Study. Type `A' Arterial Roads are designed to move large volumes of traffic and predominantly serve inter-regional and inter-municipal trips, with rigid and progressive access control. They have a right-of-way width between 36 and 45 metres. Private access points are generally located a minimum of 200 metres apart in Urban Areas. Mixed use and higher density developments are permitted with shared access points. On-street parking is not permitted and/or prohibited during peak periods. The flow, at speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour, is uninterrupted with the exception of at signals. Type `A' Arterial Roads connect with freeways and arterials and may serve as regional transit spines. The application conforms to the Durham Regional Official Plan. 14-18 f Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 7 5.2 Clarington Official Plan The lands are designated Urban Residential and are within the Waverley neighbourhood. The housing target for the neighbourhood identifies approximately 75 intensification units by the year 2016. The proposed apartment building is an example of intensification. Intensification units encompass all density types. The development conforms to the housing and population targets of the Official Plan. A woodland feature is present on the sloped area of the site. An Environmental Impact Statement reviewing the sensitivity of the feature and anticipated impacts of development was submitted in support of the application. Martin Road (Regional Road 57) is a designated Type A Arterial Road which provides a high level of services and operating speeds. One private access is allowed for every 200 j metres. Urban Design policies encourage a high quality public realm, and give priority to sustainable design, including environment-first principles, walkability, land efficiency, compact and connected communities and resource and energy efficiency. Attractive and safe communities are encouraged to create a sense of place and a diversity of built form. The built form should facilitate active transportation and public transit. The application conforms to the Clarington Official Plan. 6. Zoning By-lain► The subject lands is currently zoned Urban Residential Type One (R1) under Zoning By- law 84-63. The submitted application to amend the Zoning By-law is necessary to implement the proposed apartment building use. 7. Summary of Background Studies 7.1 Planning Justification Report, D.G. Biddle &Associates Limited, July 2014 The report reviewed the proposed use of the subject site against Provincial, Regional and Municipal planning policy and concluded that the proposed apartment use is appropriate for the site and neighbourhood from a planning perspective. The report gives an overview of the submitted supporting studies and highlights that detailed design plans will be submitted with the site plan application. The report determines that site development will not have a significant negative impact on the surrounding natural environment or adjacent land uses and the existing arterial road will adequately handle any increase in traffic. The apartment use will be a benefit to the Bowmanville Urban Area in providing a broader choice in housing for residents. 14-19 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page S The report concludes that the proposed rezoning application and site development is consistent with current Provincial, Regional and local planning policy and represents good planning. 7.2 Traffic Impact Brief, Tranplan Associates, January 2014 The report found that the future site-generated traffic will have no appreciable impact on the surrounding road network. The entrance for the site is recommended at the north end of the property and constructed to current Region of Durham standards for a residential entrance to a multi-lane arterial road. The full movement site entrance will require only one inbound and one outbound lane. The new internal site roadway will be constructed to meet local and regional standards and will include a sidewalk to support pedestrian connectivity. All signage and pavement markings are to be constructed in accordance with standard design guidelines. 7.3 Environmental Impact Statement, Niblett Environmental Associates Inc., November 2013 The applicant's environmental consultant assessed the woodland and surveyed the property for species at risk. The woodland is an isolated feature and lacks connectivity to other features in the larger urban landscape. There are no other associated natural heritage features present, and the woodland is not a sufficient size to be determined significant. The consultant determined that there is no,suitable habitat for any species at risk on the property. 'While the woodland feature is not deemed significant; the report highlights that the building envelope for the apartment building will be outside the woodland. The site plan to be submitted should retain as much tree cover as possible. 7.4 Phase One Environmental Site Assessment, Geo-logic Inc., December 2013 The property was found to have a low risk of existing soil contamination and is suitable for future residential development. No further soil investigation is warranted. 7.5 Functional Servicing Report, D.G. Biddle &Associates Limited, July 2014, revised March 2015 The report confirms that there are existing water and sanitary services along Regional Road 57 that can accommodate the proposed development. Regional Road 57 does not currently have storm sewer services within the right-of-way. The report provides preliminary details for a storm sewer connection through Rhonda Park. Stormwater quality controls will be achieved by an oil/grit separator and Low Impact Development techniques. Stormwater quantity will be managed by detaining stormwater on site prior to discharging through Rhonda Park. The detailed design during the site plan process will also implement erosion and sediment controls. 14-20 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 9 7.6 Geotechnical Investigation Report, Geo-logic Inc., January 2014 The report provides details of subsurface soil and groundwater conditions on the land$ and provides geotechnical recommendations regarding earthwork construction, re-use of existing soils as backfill material, foundation and slab-on-grade design, service installation, pavement design and slope assessment. The consultant confirmed that the slope is considered stable at a maximum grade of approximate 5:1 (horizontal grade: vertical grade) and determined further slope stability study is not required. 8. Public Submissions Prior to the Public Meeting under the Planning Act, the applicant held a Public Information Centre on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Facility. Nine members of the public were in attendance, in addition to the applicant, the applicant's Planning*Consultant, Clarington Planning Staff, and the Ward 1 Local Councillor. The Public Meeting under the Planning Act was held on January 19, 2015. Public Notice I of the complete application and the public meeting was given by mail to each landowner within 120. metres of the subject site and a public meeting sign was posted on the subject lands. Eight residents contacted staff regarding the application with concerns and or G objections, however no members of the public spoke at the Public Meeting. The following comments were collected during the public consultation phase: i! • Traffic congestion, pedestrian safety and lack of signals at Hartwell/Highway+57 • Density and built form is not in keeping with existing area • Property values may decrease • Concern that the units would be subsidized/geared to income • Privacy concerns • Fencing would need to be installed • Impacts to environment and existing vegetation • Grading and drainage implications • Development would increase noise impacts to neighbourhood • Questions relating to eventual improvements to Highway 57 (Regional undertaking) • Too little parking provided • Driveway is too small • Building would impede views to the west • Owner to north requests privacy fence and minimal disruption during construction • Positive impact to area businesses and the downtown j • Offers an affordable housing choice • Development would help to improve the lifestyle of residents in the community • Increases property values along Martin Road • Built form and architectural treatment should be compatible with existing character • Concerned about piece-meal approach to development on the east side of Martin Road 14-21 j Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 10 9. Agency Comments 9.1 Regional Planning and Economic Development Regional. Planning finds the proposed use is consistent with Provincial planning policies and conforms to the Region of Durham Official Plan. The site is connected to municipal water and the sanitary sewer must be extended from Hartwell Avenue across Regional Road 57. A road widening must be provided. Regional Works has reviewed the Traffic Impact Study and the access to the site is to be located at the north limit of the site as shown on the site plan. Shared access points for lands along the east side of Regional Road 57 must be considered. The site design should consider pedestrian connectivity and relationship to Martin Road in more detail. The Region also notes that the grading of the site should be revised to avoid high retaining walls which would prevent any shared access arrangements with properties to the north. Regional Health Department has no objections provided the development is serviced by municipal sanitary sewer and municipal water. Durham Region Transit has no objection. 9.2 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority The Conservation Authority does not object to the application and accepts the general assumptions of the stormwater management plan, and is satisfied that a suitable storm sewer connection is feasible for this development. Water quality and quantity, grading, overland flow and erosion control can be finalized at the detailed site plan stage. The Conservation Authority accepts the findings of the environmental consultant but requests that standard mitigation measures be prepared to minimize impacts to the feature and its function and that the environmental consultant provide an evaluation of the area to be disturbed for the storm sewer connection and should consider compensation planting. The additional work required by the environmental consultant can be finalized at the site plan stage. 9.3 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board The local Public School Board has no objections to the application. Students would attend Waverley Public School and Clarington Central Secondary School. Since the Public Meeting, the school board has confirmed that students along Martin Road are bussed to Waverley Public School. 14-22 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 11 9.4 Other Agencies Veridian, Canada Post, Enbridge and Rogers have provided no objections. Technical comments provided have been forwarded to the applicant. 10, Departmental Comments 10.1 Engineering Services The Engineering Services Department highlights that Regional Road 57 is under the authority of the Region of Durham. Access and servicing must be approved by the Region. Engineering Services is generally satisfied with the principle of extending the storm sewer easterly down the slope and through the park to the stormwater management pond and is willing to consider granting an easement for construction and maintenance in favour of the applicant. Further discussion is required with respect to the detailed design which can be addressed at the site plan stage. A restoration planting plan will be required. Providing suitable pedestrian connections/sidewalks will be a condition of approval from the Municipality of Clarington in the event that the eventual reconstruction of Regional Road 57 has not occurred prior to development of the subject lands. Engineering requests that the developer construct a temporary municipal sidewalk northerly from the site to Aspen Springs Drive which will provide for a signalized pedestrian connection. The developer will be required to cover the costs of maintaining this sidewalk until Regional Roa&67 is reconstructed to a full urban standard. Other matters to be resolved prior to final-approval include cash in lieu of parkland, entrance illumination and provision of dedicated snow storage. 10.2 Emerciency and Fire Services Fire and Emergency Services has no objection to the rezoning and advised that the Fire Route must be shown on the site plan should approval be granted. They request clarification on whether the building will be sprinklered. This will be dealt with during site plan approval. 10.3 Operations Department The Operations Department has no objection and provided comments that can be implemented at the site plan approval stage should the rezoning be approved. 10.4 Building Division The Building Division has no objections. 14-23 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 12 11. Discussion 11.1 The subject lands are within the urban area and the Official Plan policies support the requested use. Provincial and Regional intensification policies are also supportive of the development. 11.2 Built Form and Density The proposed apartment building is an example of intensification. The proposed development will be four storeys high facing Martin Road which is considered a medium density development built form. The site density complies being 58 units per hectare. This is appropriate given the site's location along a major arterial road and in an area where lands will:be available for redevelopment over the longer term. 'The development conforms to the housing and population targets of the Official Plan. The proposed ;Clarington Official Plan 2015 identifies lands on the east side of Regional Road 57 as a Local Corridor and the apartment use will continue to conform to the policies that promote higher densities, transit oriented development, redevelopment and intensification. While specific design guidelines and/or a secondary plan for this local corridor have not been considered, Staff are satisfied that this development is an appropriate form of intensification. Future development along the east side of Martin Road, between the subject lands and the railway, require parcel consolidation and will be more long term. The preparation'of design guidelines and/or a secondary plan for local corridors will take place once the new Official Plan policies are in place. However, the development will allow for a shared access point on the east side of Martin Road. The maximum height for a local corridor is 4 storeys therefore the proposed building will be consistent with future intensification projects along Regional Road 57. The proposed zoning by-law would place the subject lands in a site specific Urban Residential Zone (Attachment 1) that will require both minimum and maximum yard setbacks for the building, and balconies, to maintain an appropriate distance between the building and the road. The maximum permitted height of the building will be 17.5 metres which is measured from the lowest point of grade to the top of the flat roof. 11.3 Piece-meal Development of Corridor Promoting a piece-meal approach to developing the corridor was raised as a concern, however, as mentioned in Section 11.2, the subject development will set the stage for future redevelopment opportunities to the north. The development is at the south end of the strip of lots that have redevelopment potential and is significantly larger. This development will serve as an anchor leading into the corridor, leading to the future GO Transit site and both the Bowmanville West and East Town Centres. This site is 1.29 hectares in size, while the parcels to the north, 15 in total, range in size from 0.1 to 0.4 hectares, with a depth of approximately 50 metres. The smaller parcels are expected to take longer to assemble and redevelop. The neighbouring parcels could accommodate multi-residential uses at a smaller scale. Redevelopment of the existing 14-24 Municipality of Dlarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 13 lots with traditional and stacked townhouse units and smaller apartment buildings would complement the proposed apartment building. To address the concern of promoting a piece-meal approach to development, Staff have prepared a preliminary concept showing one possible layout that would meet the objectives of the new Local Corridor policies and provide limited and shared access points through a lane system. The concept demonstrates that the subject lands are of a sufficient size to accommodate the proposed use, does not rely on other parcels to fully develop, nor does the proposed development negatively impact the development potential of other lands in the area. That being said, establishing an opportunity for a shared access point with adjacent lands will be a requirement for the subject application and is further discussed in the following sections. FIGURE 4: Preliminary Concept showing Shared Access and Driveways r G�Soa�ti � 7 1i -_ ,{ARTYEItVEfNf. �ua�- 17_ , sP}J• �Bulcing E 2eA 2014-001a 14-25 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 14 11.4 Pedestrian and Vehicular Access to Regional Road 57 . The findings of the traffic study have been accepted and the development will have no appreciable impact on the surrounding road network. The entrance at the north end of the property is supported.by the Region of Durham and they identify that opportunities for shared access points should be encouraged. The Region of Durham is currently undertaking an Environmental Assessment for Regional Road 57. The study commenced in December 2014 and the first Public Information Centre was held in March 2015. Pedestrian safety and connectivity at Hartwell Avenue was raised by attendees as a concern. Next steps in the process include another Public Information Centre with the,release of a document outlining the preferred options, and background on the alternatives, prior to final approval of the Environmental Assessment document. The Environmental Assessment is expected to be finalized in late 2015/early 2016. The Environmental Assessment will provide direction on long term pedestrian facilities along Regional Road 57. The applicant will be required to satisfy Engineering Services requirement to construct a temporary municipal sidewalk northerly from the site, on the east side of Regional Road 57, to Aspen Springs Drive which will provide for a signalized pedestrian connection. The developer will be required to cover the costs of maintaining this sidewalk until Regional Road 57 is reconstructed to a full urban standard. 11.5 Pedestrian Connection to Rhonda Park The subject lands are.on the periphery of the neighbourhood but without ready access to the internal facilities such as Rhonda and Waverley Park, Waverley Public School and the Blaisdale Montessori School. It would also provide a more convenient walking route to the Downtown. It would be desirable to allow for public access from the internal neighbourhood as well to access transit and other amenities on Regional Road 57. The site grades make the construction of a public trail difficult, within the constraints of this property. This may be considered further and in particular, in consideration of future properties being redeveloped. However, at the very least a private pedestrian trail should be required to provide the residents of this building access to Rhonda Park. This matter will be examined in more detail as the site plan is prepared. 11.6 Servicing Water and sanitary services are available along Regional Road 57. Stormwater can be accommodated by extending a storm sewer easterly down the slope and through Rhonda Park and outlet to the existing stormwater management facility in the park. Although the principle of this option is not opposed, prior to determining the final details, an update to the Environmental Impact Study is required to assess impacts and propose suitable compensation. 14-26 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 15 11.7 Conditions to be Satisfied Prior to Removing (H) Holdinq Symbol Planning Staff have considered withholding the recommendation on the Zoning By-law Amendment until the findings of the Environmental Assessment are released and approved. However, staff are satisfied that adding site specific conditions to be satisfied prior to removing the (H) Holding symbol is an appropriate planning tool to ensure the orderly development of the lands. This will allow the principle of the development to be approved. The Official Plan has provisions for applying and removing the Holding Symbol pursuant to the Planning Act. Among other matters, the policies allow holding provisions to be used to ensure measures are in place to protect natural areas; measures are in place to mitigate the impact of development; and, the submission of any other requirements as may be deemed necessary by Council including the implementation of the policies of the Official Plan. Staff recommend that in addition to the standard conditions for removing the (H) Holding symbol such as entering into a development agreement and satisfying all financial obligations, the following conditions must also be satisfied, through the site plan agreement: a) Construction of a temporary sidewalk along the east side of Regional Road 57 from the subject site to Aspens Springs Drive if the development proceeds in advance of the reconstruction of Regional Road 57; b) Construction of a trail, publicly accessible if feasible, to provide a pedestrian connection for this development to Rhonda Park, the interior of the neighbourhood and ultimately a connection to the downtown; , c) An Environmental Impact Study addressing the proposed storm sewer connection to Rhonda Boulevard and the pedestrian trail; and d) An appropriate design and provision of easements to facilitate shared access connection between the approved entrance and a minimum of four parcels to the north the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved; 11.8 Other Site Plan Related Matters r. The applicant and their consulting engineer have been notified that the preliminary grading plan and surface parking layout is unacceptable. The plan indicates the parking lot would be contained by retaining walls as high as 3 metres. This would severely limit any opportunities for a shared driveway connection with lands to the north. The grading plan needs to be revised to be sympathetic to existing grades both on and off site. The site plan process will allow the applicant to work towards satisfying the site-specific provisions for the removal of the Holding Symbol and to consider all other site plan review 14-27 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Page 16 Items Including final building design, landscaping, entrance and site lighting, The agreement will also contain provisions requiring a cash In lieu of parkland payment. 11,9 Staff have reviewed all public comments and all concerns have been addressed to the extent possible, The concerns of the public will continue to be taken into account during the site plan review stage, Staff will consider additional elements such as screening through landscaping and fencing; window placement; and location of loading areas, etc. In response to concerns of nelghbouring residents. 11,10 The applicant proposes to Increase the height of the mutual property fence between the subject lands and the lots fronting onto Doreen Crescent,from the maximum permitted 2,1 metres to 2,4 metras. This solution Is premature until a formal site plan application Is received and there Is a full understanding of all items such as grading, building design, and landscaping. 11.11 All taxes owing to the Municipality of Clarington have been paid In full. 12. Concurrence Not Applicable 13, Conclusion In consideration of all agency, staff and public comments, it is respectfully recommended that the application to rezone the,subject lands to permit an apartment building be approved. 14. Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Pian and will contribute to providing a variety of affordable housing types, Submitted by, Reviewed by: D vid VOrome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu, Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Anne Taylor Scott, Planner 11, 906.623-3379 ext, 2414 or ata lorscott a&Iarington.not 14-28 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045.15 Page 17 Attachments: Attachment 1 — Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: John Passalacqua Michael Fry Colleen Lush Rose and Norman Watkins Michelle Hardwick Jennifer Crespo Suzanne Barnes Jeff Guthrie Ruth Kolisnyk Dean Jacobs Catherine Dahlke, Drew Donmoyer, .Cooper Donmoyer, Henry Kortekaas Associates Inc. Gary Scott Ray Fadavi Rick Vanderkooi i A Stones Throw Pub & Grill Physio Can c/o Brenda The Little Hair Shop c/o Joanne Bob Wine Jackie H. Snyder Joseph & Antoinette Passalacqua Christina Tourigny Ralph Tukker Rachel Smida DJC/CP/ATS/SN/df c f. i' i i li. 14-29 i` Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-045-15 Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By-law 2015- being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for ZBA 2014-0013; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Section 15.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS — URBAN RESIDENTIAL TYPE FOUR (R4) ZONE" is hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception: "15.4.40 URBAN RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION (R4-40) ZONE a.l Notwithstanding 3.16 a., 3.16 c., 15.2 a., c., g., h., and i. on those lands zoned "R2- 82" on the Schedules to this By-law shall be subject to the following zone provisions: a. Regulations for Apartment Buildings I) Density (minimum) 50 units (maximum) 75 units ii) Yard Requirements (minimum) a) Front Yard 6 metres to building; 4 metres to balcony; b) Interior Side Yard 7.5 metres c) Rear Yard 7.5 metres iii) Yard Requirements (maximum) a) Front Yard 9 metres to building; 7 metres to balcony 14-30 r t • r iv) Yard Requirements Exception i' Notwithstanding 15.4.40 a. ii) and iii)where a building exceeds 10.0 metres in height, the minimum and maximum front yard requirements shall increase in direct proportion to the increase in building height above 10.0 metres. j v) Building Height (maximum) 17.5 metres vi) Indoor Amenity Space (minimum) 2.0 square metres/unit vii) Outdoor Amenity Space (minimum) 4.0 square metres/unit h viii) In addition to the requirements of.3.16 e., a minimum of 0.25 spaces per unit shall be provided for visitor parking. ix) Bicycle Parking Spaces (minimum) 25% of the required parking spaces x) Notwithstanding 15.4.40 a. viii) above, a maximum of 10% of the required parking spaces may be tandem parking spaces. Each tandem parking space shall be a minimum of 2.75 metres wide and 11.5 metres long and shall be equal to 2 parking.spaces. All other spaces shall be a minimum of 2.75 metres wide and 5.7 metres wide, unless designated accessible parking spaces. A) The provisions of Section 3.1 j. (iv) continue to apply, except where they are in conflict with the yard requirements for a balcony as specified in Section 15.4.40 a. ii) and iii). 2. Schedule `3' to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: "Residential Type One (R1) Zone" to "Holding - Urban'Residential Exception ((H)R4-40) Zone" as illustrated on the attached Schedule 'A' hereto. 2. Special Provisions for Removal of the (H) Holding Symbol In-addition to the general provisions of the Official Plan with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding symbol, Council shall only enact a by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol from the R4-40 Zone once the following additional site specific conditions are fulfilled: a) Construction of a temporary sidewalk along the east side of Regional Road 57 from the subject site to Aspens Springs Drive if the development proceeds in advance of the reconstruction of Regional Road 57; b) Construction of a trail, publicly accessible if feasible, to provide a pedestrian i connection for this development to Rhonda Park, the interior of the neighbourhood and ultimately a connection to the downtown; c) An Environmental Impact Study addressing the proposed storm sewer connection to Rhonda Boulevard and the pedestrian trail; and j' 14-31 d) An appropriate design and provision of easements to facilitate shared access connection between the approved entrance and a minimum of four parcels to the north 4. Schedule `A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 5. 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 passed in open session this day of , 2015 Adrian Foster, Mayor C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk 14-32 I This is Schedule "A" to By-law 2015- , passed this day of , 2015 A.D. �c C, z . U a UA a� J � Qz U O � tJJ z � HARTWEL AVENUE DOREEN CRESCENT CANDLER CT ®Zoning Change From"R-1"To"(H)R4-40" I i r Adrian Foster,Mayor C.Anne Greentree,municipal Clerk Bowmanviile zen zota•oo�s SCNEbULE3 14-33 Attachment 2 to Municipality of Clarington Addendum to Report PSD-045-15 Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By-law 2015- being-a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for ZBA 2014-0013; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Section 15.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS— URBAN RESIDENTIAL TYPE FOUR (R4) ZONE" is hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception: "15.4.40 URBAN RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION (R4-40) ZONE Notwithstanding 3.16 a., 3.16 c., 15.2 a.,.c., g„ h., and i. on those lands zoned "R2- 82" on the Schedules to this By-law shall be subject to the following zone provisions: a. Regulations for Apartment Buildings i) Density (minimum) 50 units (maximum) 75 units ii) Yard Requirements (minimum) a) Front Yard 6 metres to building; 4 metres to balcony b) Interior Side Yard 7.5 metres c) Rear Yard 7.5 metres- iii) etresiii) Yard Requirements (maximum) a) Front Yard 9 metres to building; 7 metres to balcony 14-34 iv) Building Height (maximum) west building facade 13,2 metres v) Indoor Amenity Space (minimum) 2.0 square metres/unit vi) Outdoor Amenity Space (minimum) 4.0 square metres/unit vii) In addition to the requirements of 3.16 e., a minimum of 0.25 spaces per unit shall be provided for visitor parking. viii) Bicycle Parking Spaces (minimum) 25% of the required parking spaces. ix) Notwithstanding the requirements of 3.16 e, a maximum of 10% of the required parking spaces may be tandem parking spaces. Each tandem parking space shall be a minimum of 2.75 metres wide and 11.5 metres long and shall be equal to 2 parking spaces. All other spaces shall be a minimum of 2.75 metres wide and 5.7 metres wide, unless designated accessible parking spaces. x) The provisions of Section 3,1 j. (iv) continue to apply, except where they are in conflict with the yard requirements for a balcony as specified in Section 15.4.40 a. ii) and iii). r r 2. Schedule '3' to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: "Residential Type One (R1) Zone" to "Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R4-40) Zone" as illustrated on the attached Schedule 'A' hereto. 3. Special Provisions for Removal of the (H)'Holding Symbol In addition to the general provisions of the Official Plan with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding symbol, Council shall only enact a by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol from the R4-40 Zone including a site plan agreement that provides I` for: a) A driveway location that aligns opposite to Hartwell Avenue, being the location of future traffic signals to the satisfaction of the Region of Durham Works Department and the Clarington Engineering Services Department; b) Construction and maintenance of a temporary sidewalk along the east side of Regional Road 57 from the subject site to Aspen Springs Drive if the development proceeds in advance of the reconstruction of Regional Road 57, including the recommended signalization of Hartwell Avenue; c) Dedication of lands east of the development area to.allow for a future public pedestrian connection to Rhonda Park (approximately 0,6 hectares); d) Undertaking and implementing a scoped Environmental Impact Brief that addresses the proposed storm sewer connection and provides standard mitigation measures; and e) An appropriate design and provision of easements to facilitate shared access connection between the approved entrance and a minimum of four parcels to the north, 14-35 4. Schedule 'A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 5. 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 passed in open session this day of , 2015 Adrian Foster, Mayor C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk 14-36 This is Schedule "A" to By-law 2015- 1 passed this day of , 2015 A.D. �L c� z w a � W < J O to � < z U � Z z C7 m HARTWELLAWENUE j DOREEN CRESCENT CANDLER CT ®Zoning Change From"R-1,To"(H)R4-40" i` r, Adrian Foster,mayor C.Anne Creentree,municipal Clerk jj x is A Yr Bowmanviiie zea 2e14•0013 - i SCHEDULE 3 I. 14-37 0 Clar wn Mem ® Clerk's Department If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council From: Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk Date: December 4, 2015 Subject: Planning & Development Committee Meeting Agenda - December 7, 2015 - Update File: C05.Planning & Development Committee Meeting Please be advised of the following amendments to the Planning & Development Committee agenda for the meeting to be held on Monday, December 7, 2015: 8 Delegations See attached Final Agenda (Attachment#1) 9 Communications - Information (Addition) 9.3 Brad Bowness, Vice President, Construction Services, Hydro One - Follow Up to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change's Response, Dated November 27, 2015, to the Municipality of Clarington's October 14, 2015, Resolution #PD-031-15 (Attachment#2) 12 Planning Services Department Reports (Addition) 12.3 PSD-061-15 An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle (To Be Distributed Under Separate Cover) Me 6-4-"-tree, Municipal Clerk CAG/mc C. F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads ATTACHMENT#1 TO UPDATE MEMO Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario Inquiries & Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator, at 905-623-3379, ext. 2106 or by email at mchambers(a-),clarington.net. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Audio Record: The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio record of Planning and Development Committee meetings. If you make a delegation or presentation at a Planning and Development Committee meeting, the Municipality will be audio recording you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the Municipality's website. Copies of Reports are available at www.clarington.net aaFftt011 Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 1 Call to Order 2 New Business — Introduction 3 Adopt the Agenda 4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 5 Announcements 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 6.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of November 16, 2015 6-1 7 Public Meetings 7.1 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 7-1 Applicant: H & H Building Corporation and LDB Holdings Ltd. Report PSD-059-15 8 Delegations 8.1 John Passalacqua, Regarding Addendum 2 to Report PSD-045-15, Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville 8.2 Michael Fry, DG Biddle & Associates & Nick Swerdfeger, N. Swerdfeger Architects Inc., Regarding PSD-061-15, An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle 8.3 Myno Van Dyke, Chair, Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan Liaison Group, Regarding PSD-061-15, An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle 9 Communications - Receive for Information 9.1 Rooly Georgopoulos, Senior Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Inc. — 9-1 Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. — Proposed Pipelines to Serve the Communities of Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon — Notice of Project Change and Information Sessions Page 1 CilarIU4011 Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 9.2 Dolly Goyette, Director, Central Region, Ministry of the Environment and 9-8 Climate Change — Response to Resolution #PD-031-15 Regarding Environmental Assessment Conditions and the Permit to Take Water for Hydro One's Clarington Transformer Station 9.3 Brad Bowness, Vice President, Construction Services, Hydro One — Follow Up to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change's Response, Dated November 27, 2015, to the Municipality of Clarington's October 14, 2015, Resolution #PD-031-15 10 Communications — Direction 10.1 Kirk Kemp — Request for Street Naming 10-1 (Motion to Refer to Staff) 11 Presentations 11.1 Lorelei Jones, Principal, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. and Amy Burke, Senior Planner— Special Projects, Municipality of Clarington, Regarding Report PSD-060-15, Priority Green Clarington Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan 12 Planning Services Department Reports 12.1 PSD-059-15 Rezoning Applications to Permit 5 Single Detached Dwellings 12-1 and 1 Linked Dwelling on Holyrod Drive in Courtice 12.2 PSD-060-15 Priority Green Clarington Green Development Framework 12-12 and Implementation Plan 12.3 PSD-061-15 An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5- Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle (To Be Distributed Under Separate Cover) 13 New Business — Consideration Page 2 C&IU0011 Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 14 Unfinished Business 14.1 Addendum 2 Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to 14-1 to Report Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in PSD-045-15 Bowmanville [Referred from the November 16, 2015 Planning and Development Committee Meeting] 15 Confidential Reports No Reports 16 Adjournment Page 3 ATTACHMENT #2 TO Hydro One Networks Inc. UPDATE MEMO 483 Bay Street 99 S,T I South Tower,O floor 'Y Toronto,ON MSG 2P5 t;r �a ,��,0 www.HydroOne.com REVIEWED B1' �w �/ kz ORIGI y 1-� 0: one Brad Bowness ❑ COUNCII Vice President,Construction Services i DIHECTIOAJ CI FI-C ! Ii1FORMATION Brad.Bowness@HvdroOne.com COPY T-O: ❑ MAYOR ❑ MEhtSEAS ❑ CAO June Gallagher, Deputy ClerkLJSMUNICIPALCLERKSF�ILE Ofcuu,aGIL I December 4, 2015 'UNIly ❑ CiIRPORAIE ❑ Eh1ERGBlCY Municipality of Clarington CES SERVICES SERVICES 40 Temperance Street ERitiG ❑ IMUMCIPAL ❑ OPERATIWIS ES CLERK'S Bowmanville, ON, L1 C 3A6 ING ❑ SOLICITOR ❑ TREASURY ES Dear Ms. Gallagher, _ m�CLERK'S FILEWe are writing to follow up on the Mie rrte ate Change's response, dated November 27, 2015, to the Municipality of Clarington's October 14, 2015 Council resolution, #PD-031- 15. Condition 1 of the Minister's decision dated January 2, 2014 required Hydro One to implement a groundwater monitoring program. The Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Program ("Monitoring Program"), developed by Stantec on behalf of Hydro One, includes both groundwater and surface water monitoring within the Clarington TS project area. It also includes private well monitoring within 1,200 metres of the station. The Monitoring Program was approved on June 24, 2015 by the Director, Central Region, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. Hydro One's Monitoring Program is adaptive in nature, and as such, we have committed to reviewing and assessing potential amendments to. the program. Our project team has discussed the request for tritium/helium-3 sampling with an environmental consultant from Stantec and it is our opinion that such testing would not provide additional information relevant to the objectives of the Monitoring Program and the construction or operation of the Clarington TS. With respect to the hydrogeological characterization of the project area, specifically, as it relates to groundwater, surface water, and the surrounding natural environment, we believe that the extensive field program undertaken to date has gone above and beyond the objectives of the approved Monitoring Program. We remain committed to protecting the form and function of the natural resources surrounding the Clarington TS. I trust that this letter clarifies Hydro One's position on the request to incorporate tritium/helium-3 testing into the Clarington TS Monitoring Program. Hydro One will continue to implement its on-site Monitoring Program and the private well monitoring program, and we will continue to review any requests from the Municipality or other stakeholders. Yours truly, Brad Bowness c. Dolly Goyette, Director, Central Region, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, Municipality of Clarington ClarhWMa Memo Clerk's Department If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. To: Mayor Foster and Members of Council From: June Gallagher, Deputy Clerk Date: December 7, 2015 Subject: Planning & Development Committee Meeting Agenda — December 7, 2015 — Update File: C05.Planning & Development Committee Meeting Please be advised of the following amendments to the Planning & Development Committee agenda for the meeting to be held on Monday, December 7, 2015: 8 Delegations See attached Final Agenda (Attachment#1) 10 Communications — Direction (Addition) 10.2 Gyaltsan Property Management— Correspondence Regarding Report PSD-061-15, An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle (Attachment #2) fnGallagher, Deputy Clerk , JEG/mc C. F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer D. Crome, Director of Planning Services Final ATTACHMENT#`I Cjffjtn Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015. Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers, 2nd .Floor Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance. Street Bowmanville, Ontario Inquiries & Accommodations: For inquiries about this agenda, or to make arrangements for accessibility accommodations for persons attending, please contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator, at 905-623-3379, ext. 2106 or by email at mchambers(a-)clarinaton net. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Audio Record: The Municipality of Clarington makes an audio record of Planning and Development Committee meetings. If you make a delegation or presentation at a Planning and Development Committee meeting, the Municipality will be audio recording you and will make the recording public by publishing the recording on the Municipality's website. Copies of Reports are available at www,clarington.net Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 1 Call to Order 2 New Business — Introduction 3 Adopt the Agenda 4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest 5 Announcements 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 6.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of November 16, 2015 6-1 7 Public Meetings 7.1 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 7-1 Applicant: H & H Building Corporation and LDB Holdings Ltd. Report PSD-059-15 8 Delegations 8.1 John Passalacqua, Regarding Addendum 2 to Report PSD-045-15, Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands to Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in Bowmanville 8.2 Michael Fry, DG Biddle &Associates & Nick Swerdfeger, N. Swerdfeger Architects Inc., Regarding PSD-061-15, An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle 8.3 Myno Van Dyke, Chair, Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan Liaison Group, Regarding PSD-061-15, An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle 8.4 Norm Gyaltsan, Gyaltsan Property Management Inc., Regarding PSD-061-15, An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle Page 1 Cjarftt011 Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 9 Communications - Receive for Information 9.1 Rooly Georgopoulos, Senior Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Inc. — 9-1 Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Proposed Pipelines to Serve the Communities of Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon — Notice of Project Change and Information Sessions 9.2 Dolly Goyette, Director, Central Region, Ministry of the Environment and 9-8 Climate Change — Response to Resolution #PD-031-15 Regarding Environmental Assessment Conditions and the Permit to Take Water for Hydro One's Clarington Transformer Station 9.3 Brad Bowness, Vice President, Construction Services, Hydro One — Follow Up to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change's Response, Dated November 27, 2015, to the Municipality of Clarington's October 14, 2015, Resolution #PD-031-15 10 Communications — Direction 10.1 Kirk Kemp — Request for Street Naming 10-1 (Motion to Refer to Staff) 10.2 Gyaltsan Property Management — Correspondence Regarding Report PSD-061-15, An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle (Motion for Direction) 11 Presentations 11.1 Lorelei Jones, Principal, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. and Amy Burke, Senior Planner— Special Projects, Municipality of Clarington, Regarding Report PSD-060-15, Priority Green Clarington Green Development Framework and Implementation Plan 12 Planning Services Department Reports 12.1 PSD-059-15 Rezoning Applications to Permit 5 Single Detached Dwellings 12-1 and 1 Linked Dwelling on Holyrod Drive in Courtice Page 2 Clar't'0011 Planning and Development Committee Agenda Date: December 7, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Council Chambers 12.2 PSD-060-15 Priority Green Clarington Green Development Framework 12-12 and Implementation Plan 12.3 PSD-061-15 An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5-Storey, Mixed-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle 13 New Business — Consideration 14 Unfinished Business 14.1 Addendum 2 Application by Zemer Holdings Ltd. to Rezone Lands - to 14-1 to Report Permit an Apartment Building at 50 Martin Road in PSD-045-15 Bowmanville [Referred from the November 16, 2015 Planning and Development Committee Meeting] 15 Confidential Reports No Reports 16 Adjournment Page 3 ATTACHMENT #2 GYALTSAN PROPERTY INC, 211 Queens Quay West, Suite 1012, Toronto, ON M5J 2M6 Tel/Fax: 416.203.8866 E-mail: ngyaltsan@yahoo,ca Honorable Chairman Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: December 7, 2015 Report Number: PSD-061-15 File Number: COPA 2015-0404 and ZBA20009-0003 By-taw Number Report Subject:An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5 Storey, Mix-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle. Your Worship, This Is to submit that we are satisfied with the staff report for the recommending approval on the above subject matter.The Report is precise&detailed. However,we have some reservations on the Item#6. 16,6.17, and Figure 2 (Step Back Diagram) recommending to have a stepping back 41h,5th,floor 3 meters.This Is unnecessary and a misconception: 1. Stepping back will not benefit the neighbor to the west.The shadow studies indicate minimal impact on the neighbors.As well the house is surrounded by trees. 2. Creating a terrace will result in less privacy. Residents standing on the terrace will overlook the neighbors. 3. Stepping back will only destroy architectural quality of the building. 4. Construction costs of an offset exterior wall and terrace waterproofing are very expensive. Please understand what the project means to the continued viability of Newcastle Village with regard to short-term and permanent high-quality jobs in the area, as well as property taxes and development charges.The construction costs required to implement the 3m step back will make this project less financially feasible. Yours truly, eManage�ment. Gyaltsan y I i i Handouts/Circulations Planning & Development Committee Meeting Applications By: H H Building Corp.. and LdDB Holding AM A E" m Two rezoning applications to ' permit a total of 5 singles detached dwellings and 1 linked dwelling on the west side of Holyrod Drive. ELR ADAMS DR O W r.. p - I� ., F.ff 0 ter. 7D C J _ r _.. 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O }' O � - C6 m cn E O U a) a) i cn '� Ca Cm m � — QLO O O — QC6 .�_ cn 06 V � .� a) — 4-0 z a) 0a) _ � coma) a) Q � SEE c'O �= E � � a� J >, O a _ >, Q cn 0 m m = cn Ca ( 4-0 ♦ y r r J r' • � 1 • 1� • • r • • girl i IM6 r bdM� ■ .. r Him ` ■� .1 - ,,:r sip, ....� ma Jim EMNM 1m f� ■ SM [ ■e %--qL ' W► R— s .oft . , . 4 OR �f� • � k I � no of of L �+ m P9 [ rn J d O f D Xa m � ■ 3xl a W LL a o J-o�o30 a a � cul I � _ M1 ff (D m zw (nm � xz 1J 9 w� n 4- 0 A U Z � Z O v h U O W LLI ~ W K = 03 U ¢ Z N Z x N W D , C7 M W -W W F N w W w J W N cn c F W .S m� J I� U ¢_ Z J Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan December 3, 2015 Municipality of Clarington Council 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ont. Re: 49 &63 Beaver Street 5-Storey Building Project It is my pleasure today to speak regarding the proposal by Gylatsen Developments for the 5 storey building on Beaver Street. Today, I am speaking on behalf of the Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan, of which I am Chair. Each one of our members represent different facets of the Newcastle community and they all support this project. This property has a wonderful history. In 1848, Daniel Massey purchased about 50 acres from George Strange Boulton-this narrow strip of land went from King Avenue south to where the CNR rail line is now. The deed is dated March 27th, 1848. He built a beautiful cobblestone house fronting on Mill Street(still there today)for him and his family and a two storey brick factory on the south side of King at Beaver. He moved his implement business there in 1849 from Bond Head and started the Newcastle Foundry and Machine Manufactury. Eventually this grew to be the largest agricultural implement manufacturer in Canada. But the other interesting thing that he did was that he created building lots on all of the property south of the factory, 5 lots per acre. This is referred to as"The Massey Plan". He realized,even in 1848 that if you have a factory you need to have a place for the employees to live. Since there was no Go train, no Clarington transit,just your two feet or your one horsepower four legged variety, his employees could walk to work and even have enough room on their lots for a small barn and a few livestock. Yes, even then he had the foresight to plan an expanded walkable community. The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe was released on June 16, 2006. It is a long-term plan that aims to revitalize downtowns to become vibrant and convenient centres. Create complete communities that offer more options for living,working, learning, shopping and playing. Provide housing options to meet the needs of people at any age. Curb sprawl and protect farmland and green spaces. The Massey's did this 165 years ago, perhaps for different reasons but this is what this building project can do, certainly on a smaller scale but in the way that we know things should be done in 2015. It creates the type of housing we need to keep the downtown vibrant and it creates employment and business opportunities on a small footprint. Newcastle has become a very unique place. With your guidance and input from a number of local groups such as our CIP, it has great shopping and amenities downtown,walkable for many people. This is good growth. The Gylatsen family have never let this community down with their projects. They constructed new buildings like the Foodland store and have received awards for the beautiful job they have done to re-purpose the old Massey/JASCO factory next door. Instead of tearing down two old cement block houses, they moved them and restored them. Did this so well that I challenge anyone to tell me that they haven't always been at their new location down the street. It's the same with the Hardware store at King and Mill-tastefully re-done to be completely respectful of its heritage and be useful and modern inside. These are not people that will pack up and leave town when the project is done. They will still be living down the street from their project, still be an active part of this community, doing the right thing. On behalf of the Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan I am pleased to be here today supporting this proposal. Thank you. Myno Van Dyke, Chair, Newcastle Village Community Improvement Plan Liaison Group. 20 Graham Court, Newcastle, ON L1 B1 J7-905-987-5482-email- myno@sympatico.ca GYALTSAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC, 211 Queens Quay West, Suite 1012, Toronto, ON M5J 2M6 Tel/Fax: 496.203.8866 E-mail: ngyaltsan@yahoo.ca Honorable Chairman Planning and Development Committee Date of Meeting: December 7, 2015 Report Number: PSD-061-15 File Number: COPA 2015-0004 and ZBA20009-0003 By-Law Number Report Subject:An Application by 564069 Ontario Inc. to Construct a 5 Storey, Mix-Use Building on Beaver Street South, Newcastle. Your Worship, This is to submit that we are satisfied with the staff report for the recommending approval on the above subject matter. The Report is precise &detailed. However, we have some reservations on the Item#6. 16, 6.17, and Figure 2 (Step Back Diagram) recommending to have a stepping back 4th, 51h,floor 3 meters.This is unnecessary and a misconception: 1. Stepping back will not benefit the neighbor to the west.The shadow studies indicate minimal impact on the neighbors. As well the mouse is surrounded by trees. 2. Creating a terrace will result in less privacy. Residents standing on the terrace will overlook the neighbors. 3. Stepping back will only destroy architectural quality of the building. 4. Construction costs of an offset exterior wall and terrace waterproofing are very expensive. Please understand what the project means to the continued viability of Newcastle Village with regard to short-term and permanent high-quality jobs in the area, as well as property taxes and development charges.The construction costs required to implement the 3m step back will make this project less financially feasible. Yours truly, Gyaltsan y Management. priority building liveable neighbourhoods Green Development Framework & ■ Implementation Plan Planning & Development Committee December 7. 2015 Background & Drivers • Continued population growth to 2031; approximately 19,400 new housing units may be needed • Financial, environmental and social challenges associated with a sprawling, vehicle dependant suburban form • Many provincial and regional policies and plans direct growth to occur in a sustainable manner • Sustainable development aligns with Clarington's Strategic Plan, Official Plan priorities, and Green Community Strategy • Opportunity to build upon and strengthen current policies and practices, contributing to good health and a high quality of life. lJlar-m 11 December 7, 2015 priority Vision Set a new standard for residential development that prioritizes sustainability, promotes innovation , and improves quality of life . FEDERATION FEDERATION Government OF CANADIAN CANADIENNE DES FCMMUNICIPALITIES MUNICIPALITES GREEN MUNICIPAL FUND of Ontario FONDS MUNICIPAL VERT ' 0:4 PLU • ClarMgon December 7, 2015 priority Approach Demonstration Municipal Policy Green Development- Incentive - chanism(s) Implementation & &Pilot ■ . Monitoring Strategy (L- I L-- . -A L- -Jfik- AN01i L -A L Green demonstration Proposed amendments Green development Incentive options to A system(s)to Project(In partnership to existing Official Plan standards/criteria encourage green implement green with local builders) policies to support the development that goes development standards establishment of a beyond minimum and guidelines through green development Process for evaluating standards the various development Future opportunities for framework the green development approval processes examlring and features of applications E.g. Expedited demonstrating application process, Monitoring strategy to alternativeractices Opportunities for p measure progress and p development and innovation integration into Explanatory guidelines reduction, public p ensure continuous engineering standards recognition improvement and development p guidelines Collaboration with the Community, Council, Staff/Agencies, and the land development and building sector l/1�111t� n December 7, 2015 priority Partners & Supporters lrnn UNIVERSITY 6"dW Trb&WW F ONTARIO Office of Ecooamk Dew 4opme+R re a INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY goft NOW., UTERI PIAN 11A, The power to make your community better. RILD13ra Q DURHAM �.nCONSERVATIONNNI qv COLLEGE SUCCESS MATTERS Central ' Lake Ontario Conservation 100�iNBRIDGEO ClarftWn December 7, 2015 priority What Have We Heard z . . ...... .. . ...........:.... ... ..:. :...::................ . .............: . ... .... ...: .. . ... . .. ...........:.:..... . AF :. .l:+ ... . .... ..........: ..:.:. ... .. .............:.. ........ .... .... ..... . ... ...... ..... . ..... ...... . .......... �I ciarjngton December 7, 2015 priority Background • Growing number of municipalities implementing green development standards including : Toronto, East Gwillimbury, Halton Hills, Brampton, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Mississauga, Pickering, Whitchurch Stouffville, Markham, Oakville ■ I sn z i Uarftton December 7, 2015 priority Lessons Learned • Checklist approach • Specific targets • Practical requirements • Requirements which assist in promotion ljlarW n December 7, 2015 priority Regional Harmonization • Growing discussions regarding coordinating green development standards among municipalities • Keep the criteria and thresholds as consistent as possible but also flexible i 1 • Build on work to date • Share data results • Recognize Clarington circumstances lJlarm n December 7, 2015 priority Policy Framework • 2014 Provincial Policy Statement provides stronger direction on sustainable development and climate change mitigation • Review of Clarington Official Plan policies : • Already providing sustainable policies but further strengthened in Proposed li 4 Official Plan ( March 2015) • Now includesrovision for creating p g _ a green development program 4 ljlarM 11 December 7, 2015 priority Criteria • Framework for preparing Secondary Plans • Criteria focused on : • Draft Plans of Subdivision • Site Plans • Developer/builders have ability to choose the criteria that work best for them 14V'cirq- ^T.. w uarmgton December 7, 2015 priority Criteria • Three tiers of criteria : • Mandatory Minimum • Enhanced • Aspirational • Criteria categorized into four theme areas : r � n ' Built Mobility Natural Infrastructure Environment Environment and and Buildings Open Space December 7, 2015 priority Expediting Approvals Rationale for expedited approvals as an incentive for creating green development: • One of the key incentives consistently identified as attractive to the development industry • The most effective non-regulatory mechanism for going beyond jurisdictional requirements/ building code • 9 out of the top 12 leading jurisdictions in green building in North America provide a fast track review and approval process for green buildings • Process has the potential to be achieved without significant initial financial outlays by the Municipality Clay MgM December 7, 2015 priority Recommendations for Expediting Approvals Recommendations to implement an expedited approval process as an incentive for enhanced level green development include : • Identify developer objectives at start of the application • Assign a staff person to act as a green development program facilitator ulpy Wgtojl December 7, 2015 priority Recommendations for Expediting Approvals • Create enhanced communication internally and with the applicant • Provide regular updates to Council on the status of applications and ensure accountability on both sides • Give priority to development 0 applications that meet the , .Fn criteria through a variety of means Upy Wgtojl December 7, 2015 priority Other Incentives Reviewed Fee Reduction,---T—Planning Act Tools Process & Standards Other Deferrals, Grants or Loans _ Reduced development Creation of a Alternative Letter of credit amount charges (DCs) community development standards reduction or expedited improvement plan (CIP) release Application/ permit Reduction in parkland fees rebates Section 37 bonusing dedication Recognition program requirements or Property tax reductions Creation of a alternative dedication Increased size or development charge development permit allowance for deferrals for developers system (DPS) Servicing allocation Subdivision Development Signs Property tax reductions Priority phasing for homeowners Local improvement charges Uff-M4011 December 7, 2015 priority Other Potential Incentives for Further Review • Planning and/or building permit application fee rebates • Creation of additional Community Improvement Plans to allow for the use of loans and grants • Reduction in parkland dedication requirements • Recognition through such options as an Awards Program • Increase the size of Subdivision Development Signs ulpy Wgtojl December 7, 2015 priority Implementation • Continued consultation with Industry and Community • Policy Changes : • Adopt Official Plan policy changes • Coordinate with Active Transportation Plan being undertaken ° • Criteria / Standards uarmgton December 7, 2015 priority Implementation • Process • Incentives • Implement recognition program and review 4 other options • Promotion and education with Community • Additional demonstration project opportunities _ I` Fe} 4v .. t ri ljlarin n December 7, 2015 priority In Closing • Submission of the Framework and Implementation Plan to the Green Municipal Fund and release of final funding installment ( December 2015) • Implementation of 2016 — 2017 action plan items • Future presentation of Green Demonstration Project results ( February 2016) • On-going communication with stakeholders and the broader community clpy Mgtojl December 7, 2015 priority