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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: June 5, 2017
Report Number: PSD-040-17
File Number: ZBA 2016-0015
Resolution: PD-113-17
By-law Number: 2017-052
Report Subject: An Application by Bowmanville Apartments Inc. for the Removal of
the Holding (H) Symbol for a 4 storey apartment building (103 units)
at 290 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville
Recommendations:
1.That Report PSD-040-17 be received;
2.That the application submitted on by Bowmanville Apartments Inc. to remove the Holding
(H) symbol be approved and that the attached By-law to remove the Holding (H) Symbol
be passed;
3.That Council’s decision and a copy of Report PSD-040-17 be forwarded to the Region of
Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; and
4.That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-040-17 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Report PSD-040-17 Page 2
Report Overview
Bowmanville Apartment Inc. has received site plan approval for a four storey apartment
building containing 103 units at 290 Liberty Street North in Bowmanville. They have entered
into a site plan agreement with the Municipality. This report recommends approval of an
application to remove the Holding (H) symbol from the subject lands.
1. Application Details
1.1 Owner/Applicant: Bowmanville Apartments Inc. (Reid’s Heritage Homes)
1.2 Proposal: Removal of Holding (H) Symbol from "Holding-General
Commercial ((H)C1-38) Zone"
1.3 Area: 1.13 hectares
1.4 Location: 290 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, Part
Lot 11, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington (See
Figure 1: Key Map)
1.5 Roll Number: 1817 020 050 03475
1.6 Within Build Boundary: No
2. Background
2.1 On August 3, 2016 an application was submitted requesting that the Holding (H) Symbol
be removed from 290 Liberty Street North. At the time, a site plan application for a four
storey apartment building was under review.
2.2 The site plan review process concluded earlier this year and a site plan agreement was
executed and registered. The agreement addresses all requirements for site servicing,
storm water management, access to the site, noise attenuation, building design, as well
as securities and financial requirements. Staff are awaiting the submission of fees and
securities in accordance with the agreement and the building permit application process
is nearing completion. The applicant expects to begin construction in June 2017.
2.3 A sales trailer received site plan approval in April 2017 and sales are underway.
Report No: PSD-040-17 Page 3
Figure 1: Key Map
3. Staff Comments
3.1 The Holding (H) 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.
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3.2 The applicant has entered into a site plan agreement with the Municipality and there are
no concerns with lifting the ‘H’ symbol.
3.3 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 "Holding
H)" symbol for 290 Liberty Street North, 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.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Curry Clifford, MPA, CMO
Director of Planning Services Interim CAO
Staff Contact: Anne Taylor Scott, Senior Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2414
or ataylorscott@clarington.net
Attachment:
Attachment 1 - Zoning By-law Amendment to Remove ‘H’ Symbol
The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council’s decision:
Bowmanville Apartments Inc. (c/o Matt Robson, Reid’s Heritage Homes)
ATS/CP/tg
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Attachment 1 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-040-17
The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law Number 2017-______
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
the development of a four storey apartment building containing 103 residential units on the
subject lands (ZBA 2016-0015);
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Schedule “3” (Bowmanville)” to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended
by changing the zone designation from:
“Holding – General Commercial Exception ((H) C1-38) Zone” to “General Commercial
Exception (C1-38) 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 _____________, 2017
____________________________
Adrian Foster, Mayor
____________________________
C. Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk
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Attachment 1 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-040-17