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Home My WebLink AboutPD-098-00 ~. ... DN:P098~OO It THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee File # 1) j { IfrY10! ~ Res. ti6f/l43 )-Ot) Date: Monday, October 2,2000 Report #: PD-098-00 FILE #: 18T-99018 By-law # Subject: ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL REQUIREMENTS LIZJAN DEVELOPMENTS INC. PART LOT 9, CONCESSION 2, FORMER TOWN OF BOWMANVILLE FILE: 18T-99018 Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: I. THAT Report PD-098-00 be received; 2. THAT Council approve the request from Lizjan Development Inc. seeking relief from the provisions of Paragraphs 1 a) and 4 b) of the Architectural Control Standards, Schedule "W" contained within the Municipality's core subdivision agreement subject to the conditions in paragraphs 2.3 and 2.4 of this report; and, 3. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 Lizjan Developments Inc. is currently developing new models for their draft approved plan of subdivision on Mearns Avenue. The subdivision will employ a Heritage theme, borrowing from Old Ontario and Victorian styles of architecture. The existing subdivision agreement does not permit the flexibility in material choice required by this theme. Their request contains the following items for consideration: . Materials would vary between models and would not consist of a minimum of 40% masonry product on each house. . A minimum of 20% of the houses will be required to develop with 100% masonry product. No "false fronting" will occur where a house has a brick front and siding on the side and rear. 649 .. ~ REPORT NO.: PD-098-00 PAGE 2 1.2 Schedule "W" to the Municipality's core Subdivision Agreement is entitled Architectural Control Standards and establishes the framework for the manner in which the exterior of dwellings are allowed to be constructed. This deals specifically with such matters as materials, colours, elevations, and styles. Lizjan Developments Inc. is requesting relief from the provisions of Paragraphs I a) and 4 b). 2. DISCUSSION 2.1 Para2raph tal - External Materials Paragraph 1 a) within Schedule "W" requires that all dwellings within the subdivision to which the agreement applies be constructed with a minimum of 40% masonry products, excluding stucco and concrete blocks. The paragraph further requires that all houses situated on corner lots be constructed of 100% masonry products, excluding stucco and concrete blocks. The Director of Planning and Development, under Paragraph 1 b) may at his discretion permit relief from the provisions of Paragraph 1 a). Relief has been granted in the past for individual lots within plans of subdivision. Inasmuch as the Lizjan request is seeking Council needs to authorize such a change. Lizjan, in support of their request, provided preliminary model renderings with architecture that incorporates horizontal and vertical siding, porches, verandahs, turrets, and balconies. It does not incorporate the use of brick on a regular basis, although Lizjan has advised that brick will still be used on a minimum of 20% of the houses as requested by individual purchasers. A letter from Li~an's designer justitying the request has been attached to this report as Attachment 1. Two sample elevations are attached to this report as Attachment 2 and Attachment 3 respectively. 2.2. Para2raph 4 b) - Other Requirements Paragraph 4 b) requires the developer to ensure that all dwellings carry brick veneers to within 12 inches of the grade on the front elevation and within 20 inches of the grade on 650 ~-' ... REPORT NO.: PD-098-00 PAGE 3 the side and rear elevations. Exposed foundations in excess of these requirements are not permitted. Since Lizjan is proposing to develop the subdivision with vinyl siding and stone in accordance with a similar theme used in their Dunbury Home project in Newcastle Village, the paragraph needs to reference vinyl siding and stone in addition to brick. The reference to brick may remain in the paragraph since Lizjan may use brick in the construction material if so desired by the purchaser. 2.3 Upon staff reviewing the developer's proposed architectural control requirements, staff are supportive save and except for the minimum percentage of brick dwellings. Staff recommend that a minimum of 30% ofthe houses be full brick. 2.4 The proposed architectural control amendment no longer requires the developer to create a uniform brick street front. To avoid a situation where only one brick home is developed on an entire street length, staff recommend that exterior cladding types be grouped together. This would require that a minimum of the same two cladding types, either vinyl siding or brick, be developed on abutting lots. There will not be a requirements for a minimum number of exterior cladding types per street. 3. RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 The Planning and Development Department recommends that Council approve the request of Lizjan Developments Inc. to allow for revisions to Schedule "W" of the Municipality's core Subdivision Agreement in accordance with Mr. Hunt's letter dated September 19, 2000 provided that: . a minimum of 30% of all dwellings are all brick houses; and . exterior cladding types be grouped with a minimum of the same two cladding types on abutting lots. 651 ~~ ~ REPORT NO.: PD-098-00 PAGE 4 Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, o H~~~~ Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., RP.P. Chief Administrative Officer. D vi . Crome, M.C.I.P., RP.P. Director of Planning & Development RH*L T*DC*df 25 September 2000 Attachment 1 - Correspondence from Hunt Design Associates Inc. Attachment 2 - Sample brick and siding elevations - 32 ft. lot Attachment 3 - Sample brick and siding elevations - 40 ft. lot Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: Mr. Philip Litowitz Lizjan Developments Inc. 3845 Bathurst Street Suite 103 DOWNS VIEW, Ontario M5H 3N2 Mr. Stephen Hunt Hunt Design Associates Inc. 40 V ogell Road Suite 52 RICHMOND HILL, Ontario L4B 3N6 652 .' Hunt Desi8!l Associates Inc. ATTACHMENT 1 J) V' -~ ,,: P ? n 2000 MUNICIP;,ur'l G' CChiilNGTUN PU\NNING ' 'f,"ARTMfl~T September 19, 2000 Municipality ofClarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. LlC 3A6 Attention: David Crome Re: Dunbury I Brydale Homes Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, Ontario Our Project No.: 9952 Thank you for meeting with us concerning the above project. The objective of Dunbnry & Brydale Homes is to develop a community that is rich in character that we can all be proud of. This approach is based upon their success in Newcastle and understanding first hand ofthe wishes of the public. This character is achieved a number of ways; I) To avoid the blandness associated with many new 'brick' subdivision a mixture of materials and colours is necessary. Brick homes will be complimented with heritage siding homes. The combination of material, colour and texture adds to the 'richness' that we were referring to in the streetscapes. 2) Consistent architectural styles will also be applied to all homes borrowing from Old Ontario and Victorian themes. 3) Appropriate use of materials will be employed. Brick homes will be all brick except for specific architectural features. No 'mise fronting' will occur such as brick fronts with siding sides and rears. This is a more honest expression of the use of materials. All Heritage Siding homes will feature some stone accents. 4) A minimum ratio of 20% will be required for all brick homes to ensure variety occurs. 5) Two dwellings abutting each other must exhibit a minimum of 25% exterior variation in either elevation treatment or colour scheme. 40 Vogell Road, Suite 52, Richmond Hil~ Ontario lAB 3N6 Tel: (905)737-5133 e-mail: huntdesign@onramp.ca Fax: (905) 737-7326 653 .' " 6) 7) 8) 9) -2- Two dwellings with identical elevations and colour package must be separated by a minimum of four different elevation types. Corner lot treatments will incorporate the above principles. Specific comer lot designs will be included as part of a cohesive streetscape. The focal point of all the homes is the front entrance. Strong entrance features such as covered porches shall be incorporated in all of the homes. Porches shall be appropriately sized for seating. Wherever possible, garages shall be recessed into the home. Providing living space above the garage is encouraged to promote good streetscapes and 'eyes' on the street for public safety. 10) Appropriately sized driveways and garages will be provided to encourage off street parking to increase public safety. 11) Consistency of detail and design shall be applied in order to develop a cohesive and identifiable community image. We very much look forward to working with you once more, please call should you have any questions. Yours truly, HUNT DESIGN ASSOCIATES INC. 1+ e Principal SHljl Copy Phil Litowitz Ian Roher 9952.5 654 .S~I IO~~ IOWP '''t '"w"b; tliOWo ''''I1HfI4l 10 "_.(I , coot !5I'Gl'PI', ~ OI~\llNO :l11IAN\lWMOCI S:lr-lOH ).~neNflQ -..... ""'" 9lu"LU(s06l :XY.~ 9Nf 01'1 NO 'Illll f'lMlIIl'P!lI [[\s.uL(506l~m l'Pl!IlS'I'-.rIIlflIIoAot 'JU) sa~l!pOSSV ~!S;)a ~unH .... ..... n ~ ~ n ~ I I ~ f ~ ~ Ii f f " " 655 10 z () ;::: ~ W --' W ~ Z () ;::: ..( fu --' w ATTACHMENT 2 ..~ ~~ ... .,d'S .SO/: loor .- """'" ,... ...... rr -"" ." 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