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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-048-16Planning 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: June 27, 2016 Report Number: PSD-048-16 Resolution Number: File Number: ZBA 2016-0003 By-law Number: Report Subject: An Application by Lesle Gibson for Removal of (H) Holding Symbol 3238 Concession Road 3, Clarke Recommendations: 1.That Report PSD-048-16 be received; 2.That the Application to remove the (H) Holding Symbol submitted by Lesle Gibson be approved as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-048-16; 3.That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-048-16 and Council’s decision; and 4.That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-048-16 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. PD-112-16 2016-066 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-048-16 Page 2 Report Overview The purpose of this report is to recommend approval of the application to remove the (H) Holding Symbol for the approved outdoor wedding and event venue at 3238 Concession Road 3, Former Township of Clarke. 1. Application Details 1.1. Owner: David Gibson 1.2. Applicant: Lesle Gibson (Events by Grace) 1.3. Agent: EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. 1.4. Proposal: Removal of the (H) Holding Symbol from the Agricultural Exception (A-89) Zone 1.5. Area: 32 hectares 1.6. Location: Part Lot 34, Concession 3, former Township of Clarke 3238 Concession Road 3 1.7. Roll Number: 1817 030 030 28700 1.8. Within Built Boundary: No 2. Background 2.1. Applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the proposed wedding and event venue were approved in September 2015. Since that time, the applicant and consulting team worked towards finalizing the site plan approval. 2.2. EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. submitted the application for removal for the (H) Holding Symbol on February 3, 2016. 2.3. On June 10, 2016, revised drawings were received in order to finalize the site plan approval and Site Plan Approval was issued June 13, 2016. The conditions of site plan approval require the applicant to submit a road damage deposit, a security for entrance improvements and a cash contribution for the lighting, prior to permits being issued. The drafting of the site plan agreement is underway. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-048-16 Page 3 3. Discussion 3.1 The (H) Holding Symbol is a provision enabled by the Official Plan to ensure that certain obligations have been considered prior to development and redevelopment of the lands. This includes: servicing, access, protection of natural areas, measures to mitigate the impact of development, submission of required studies, execution of agreements and any other requirements as may be deemed necessary by Council including the implementation of the policies of the Official Plan. 3.2 The subject property is zoned “Holding - Agricultural Exception ((H) A-89) Zone” and permits agri-tourism uses, including a proposed wedding and event venue, and all permitted uses in the parent Agricultural (A) Zone. 3.3 Council must be satisfied that the provisions of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law are met prior to removing the Holding symbol and release of building permits. Conditions of site plan approval include: Conditions relating to use of most easterly entrance along Concession Road 3 for event traffic to alleviate neighbours’ concerns; Special requirements for the agri-tourism events; Securities in the amount of $2,100 for entrance improvements and paving; Cash payment in the amount $2,500 for future installation of street light along Concession Road 3; and Road Damage deposit of $1,000. 3.4 The applicant will be required to enter into a site plan agreement and satisfy all financial requirements with the Municipality prior to obtaining any permits for the agri-tourism venue. Although the development agreement has not been executed, in consideration of Council recess for the summer, staff recommend lifting the ‘H’ symbol at this time. 3.5 All property taxes have been paid in full. 4. Concurrence Not applicable 5. Conclusion In consideration of the comments noted above, approval of the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol for 3238 Concession Road 3, as shown on the attached By-law and schedule (Attachment 1) is recommended. 6. Strategic Plan Application The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan. Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-048-16 The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington By-law Number 2016-______ 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 to permit agri-tourism uses, including an outdoor wedding and event venue, on the subject lands (ZBA 2016-0003); Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Schedule “2” (Clarke)” to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: “Holding – Agricultural Exception ((H)A-89) Zone” to “Agricultural Exception (A-89) Zone” as illustrated on the attached Schedule “A” hereto. 2. Schedule “A” attached hereto shall form part of the By-law. 3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act. By-Law passed in open session this _____ day of _____________, 2016 ____________________________ Adrian Foster, Mayor ____________________________ C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk