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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSD-046-14 If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102 Gafingffll Report Planning Services Meeting: General Purpose And Administration Committee Date: September 8, 2014 Resolution: C � - � By-law: Report#: PSD-046-14 File #s: ZBA 2013-0031, C-C 2013-0002 Subject: Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium to Permit a 79 unit Stacked Townhouse Development in Courtice Applicant: H & H Properties Inc. Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: a) That Report PSD-046-14 be received; b) That the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by H & H Properties Inc. for the development of 79 unit medium density residential development be approved; c) That the application for Draft Plan of Condominium submitted by H & H Properties Inc. be supported, subject to the conditions deemed appropriate by the Director of Planning Services, at such time as Site Plan approval has been issued; d) That a By-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval at such time as the applicant has entered into a Site Plan Agreement; e) That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-046-14 and Council's decision; and f) That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-046-14 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. r? %s Submitted by Reviewed by: - � Da ' J. Crome, MCIP, RPP Franklin Wu, Director of Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 2 Report Overview Report PSD-046-14 recommends approval of a proposed 79 unit stacked condominium townhouse project designed with private garages and driveway parking as well as visitor parking spaces, and common indoor and outdoor amenity areas. The site is located in the vicinity of Townline Road and Bloor Street in Courtice and in close proximity to transit. It is an infill site which would contribute towards the Municipality's intensification target. This development will provide an alternative form of housing in Courtice rather than the traditional single and semi-detached homes. More diverse housing types provides for housing choices for various levels of affordability and age. Application Details 1. Owner/Applicant: H & H Properties Inc. 2. Agent: D. G. Biddle and Associates 3. Proposal: To permit a 79 unit medium density residential development consisting of 8, two-storey buildings, an indoor clubhouse, 2 outdoor amenity areas and indoor and outdoor parking. 4. Area: 2.13 hectares 5. Location: Townline Road and Gord Vinson Avenue, Courtice, being Part Lot 35, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington (see Figure 1 on following page). Background 6. H & H Properties Inc. submitted a rezoning application and draft Plan of Condominium to permit a 79 unit medium density residential development consisting of 8 two-storey stacked townhouse buildings in condominium tenure. Seven buildings will contain 10 units each, 1 building contains 9 units and an indoor clubhouse. Each unit has its own individual exterior access and indoor parking. There are two outdoor amenity areas in the centre of the site, a total of 166 resident parking spaces plus 20 visitor parking spaces. The development proposes a single driveway entrance to the site from Gord Vinson Avenue and an emergency access to Townline Road. The density for this site is 37.5 units per net residential hectare which is considered medium density by the provisions of the Clarington Official Plan. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 3 TURNBERRY CRESCENT TRTI 17,11 W I BLOOR STREET OTHER LANDS OWNED BY APPLICANT jj 0 oti W El 0 (ISTI'NG LOTS GORD VINSON AVENU-E LL /V KILGANNON AVENUE FRANK f Figure 1: Property Location 7. H & H Properties Inc. is the owner of 4.09 hectares of land bounded by Townline Road, Bloor Street and Gord Vinson Avenue. There are three development components for these lands (Figure 1 above). i. The recently approved severances for 6 lots (112 link homes)fronting onto Gord Vinson Avenue. ii. The lands subject to this application which would occupy 2.13 hectares in the centre of the site. iii. Lands comprising 1.88 hectares which are along the Bloor Street Regional Corridor and would be subject to a commercial/mixed-use application in the future. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 4 I � f iL LU Q' I s Z J Z — R ! Z — C; LU l w rL W a i H1f1OS avgO 31YIINMO1 - - --- Figure 2: Layout for proposed stacked townhouses Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 5 Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses 8. The subject site is currently vacant and slopes from north-east to south-west. It has frontage on Gord Vinson Avenue and Townline Road (see Figure 3 below). NOTICE PROPQSE O.R C Z 0 N IN C; PLAN OF_GONDOMINIUM NSNPROPERTIESINC Na3 SUCMI'TED ARAL'-Cei1043 FOR A ZONING BY LAN AMENCA'ENT 6 PROPOSED PLA4 OF CONDOM IIIIUM FOR A'3 01T MEOILM GEtSiTr _ DEVELOPMENT CONS,STINGOF tW STGRETBUYD N I BUILDINGS CONTAIN 10 UN IS EACN A'BUILDING I CONTAINSIUNITS EACNUNIf NASITSOWNOARAE p 's'^ T.� _•' .�,y.y-�� .ti, �' ., THE PROPOSAL ALSO INCLUOESANINDDORM118CUE � S TWO OUTODORAMENITY AREAS&PARKING _' I�IJbY �c -r _e." FILE$.2MA ZOEB OO ;y{, II�iTP c 2 Figure 3: View of site looking east from Townline Road 9. The surrounding uses are as follows: North - vacant lands owned by the applicant and beyond, urban residential South - urban residential East - one single detached dwelling, barns and pasture West - urban residential in the City of Oshawa Provincial Policy Provincial Policy Statement 10. The Provincial Policy Statement encourages planning authorities to create healthy liveable and safe communities by accommodating an appropriate range and mix of residential, employment, recreational and open space uses to meet long term needs. New development shall occur adjacent to built-up areas and shall have compact form, a mix of uses and densities that allow for the efficient use of land, infrastructure and public services. A full range of housing types and densities shall be provided to meet projected requirements of current and future residents of the regional market area. 11. Infrastructure and public service facilities shall be provided in a coordinated, efficient and cost effective manner. The use of existing infrastructure and public service facilities should be optimized where feasible before considering developing new infrastructure and public service facilities. 12. A land use pattern, density and mix of uses should be provided that minimize the length Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 6 and number of vehicle trips and supports the development of viable choices and plans for public transit. 13. The subject lands are adjacent to the existing built-up area and will make use of existing infrastructure and public service facilities. The applications are consistent with the 2012 Provincial Policy Statement. Provincial Growth Plan 14. Urban areas are encouraged to develop as complete communities with a diverse mix of land uses, a range and mix of employment and housing types, high quality public open space and easy access to local stores and services. The definition of a complete community states that it will meet "people's needs for daily living throughout an entire lifetime by providing convenient access to an appropriate mix of jobs, local services, a full range of housing and community infrastructure including affordable housing, schools, recreation and open space for their residents. Convenient access to public transportation and options for safe, non-motorized travel is also provided." 15. The subject lands are within the built-up area for Courtice. By 2015 a minimum of 40% of all residential development occurring annually will be within the built-up area, measured across the Region of Durham. Official Plans Durham Regional Official Plan 16. The Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands as "Living Areas". Development of communities is permitted with defined boundaries, incorporating 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 along arterial roads. The Bloor Street Regional Corridor is generally defined so that it would apply to the third phase of these lands, this proposal would be complementary. Clarington Official Plan 17. In the Clarington Official Plan the subject lands are designated as "Urban Residential" with a Medium Density Symbol. The lands are within the Bayview Neighbourhood, which has a population allocation of 4500 and a housing unit target of 1625 including 300 medium density units. 18. The Medium Density designation allows a density of 31 to 60 units per net residential hectare. The predominant form of housing is townhouses, triplex/quadruplex and low rise apartments to a maximum of 4 storeys. The locational criteria specifies that medium density developments should generally be located within 100 metres of arterial/collector road intersections. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 7 19. Medium and high density residential development will be reviewed on the basis of the following site development criteria: • The site is suitable in terms of size and shape to accommodate the proposed density and building form; • The proposed development is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood in terms of scale, massing, height, siting, setbacks, shadowing, and the location of parking and amenity areas; • Adequate on-site parking, lighting, landscaping and amenity areas are provided; and • The impact of traffic on local streets is minimized. 20. Bloor Street (Regional Road 22) is a Type 'A' Arterial Road and Townline Road is a Type 'B' Arterial Road. Type 'A' Arterial Roads are designed to move large volumes of traffic at moderate to high speeds over long distances. Type 'B' Arterial Roads are designed to move significant volumes of traffic at moderate speeds from one part of the municipality to another. Arterial Roads shall be designed to provide full continuous movements, limit private access, provide for public transit, provide sidewalks on both sides and cycling where possible. 21. The application conforms to the Clarington Official Plan policies. South-west Courtice Secondary Plan 22. The site is in the South-West Courtice Secondary Plan. Within the Secondary Plan the lands fronting onto Bloor Street and Townline Road are designated Medium Density Residential. 23. The goals of the Secondary Plan are to provide a residential living environment that promotes a desirable quality of life and social interaction and to provide a broad range of housing forms to meet evolving needs of current and future residents. 24. The applications conform with the Secondary Plan policies. Zoning By-law 25. Zoning By-law 84-63 zones the subject lands "Holding- Urban Residential ((H)R1) Type One". An application for rezoning is required to permit the proposed development. Summary of Background Studies Planning Justification Report 26. Prepared by D.G Biddle & Associates, the Planning Justification Report states that the proposed development will consist of 8 two-storey stacked townhouses in condominium tenure. The buildings will have high quality appearance which surrounds a central amenity area with generous landscaping. Each unit will have individual access and parking. 27. The form of the proposed buildings would be classified as "Medium Density". The proposed net density is 37.5 units per hectare. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 8 28. The Report states that the proposal is consistent with Provincial, Regional, and Municipal planning policies. Supporting documentation, including the Environmental Site Assessment, Site Servicing and Grading Report, Noise Impact Study, and Traffic Impact Study conclude that the development will not have a negative impact on the surrounding natural environment or adjacent land uses. The existing roads are adequate to accommodate traffic generated by this site. The report concluded that the proposed condominium, stacked townhouse is appropriate for the site and neighbourhood. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment 29. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was prepared by Geo-logic, dated June 2012. The Environmental Site Assessment included a site inspection and historical information searches such as air photos, land title search, Ministry of Environment and other environmental information databases. Based on the information collected no Areas of Potential Environmental Concern were identified and therefore no further investigation is warranted. Traffic Report 30. A Traffic Impact Study was prepared by TranPlan Associates, dated October 2013. 31. The study considered traffic volumes for the 13 single detached dwellings on Gord Vinson Avenue and the townhouse site. 32. The forecast peak hour trip generation by the proposed development will be 62 inbound/outbound trips in the AM peak hour and 66 inbound/outbound in PM peak hour. In general, 90% of the vehicular traffic is expected to travel to/from the east on Gord Vinson Avenue and travel to/from north/south on Townline Road to Bloor Street for east- west distribution. 33. Traffic volumes were projected to 2019 based on potential growth in the area. The report concluded that the intersections of Gord Vinson Avenue and Bloor Street and Townline Road and Bloor Street will maintain a good level of service during the AM and PM peak hours. The site traffic will add very minor increases to the average intersection volume. 34. The report recommended: • an Emergency Vehicle Access from the site onto Townline Road; • a sidewalk on the north side of Gord Vinson Avenue between Townline Road and eastern limits of the site; and, • monitoring of future traffic levels on Bloor Street to determine additional capacity requirements, i.e. Additional lanes and/or signal timing adjustments for east-west movements during peak hours. Noise Impact Study 35. A Noise Impact Study was prepared by D.G. Biddle & Associates, dated August 2013. The study was undertaken to ensure that appropriate abatement measures will be used to reduce noise levels to Ministry of Environment minimum design criteria for both the dwellings and the outdoor amenity area. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 9 36. The source of noise is generated from vehicular traffic on Townline Road and Bloor Street. Due to the nature of the stacked or apartment style condominium buildings individual outdoor amenity areas are not provided. To abate noise within the dwelling, various units must be constructed with forced air heating system and ducting, sized to accommodate a central air conditioning unit. Warning clauses will be registered on title. These will be added into the development agreement. 37. The report also recommended various building components and construction materials to reduce outdoor noise levels. Public Submissions 38. The statutory Public Meeting was held on January 6th, 2014. No one spoke in opposition or support of the applications. The majority of the drawings were posted on the Municipality of Clarington website prior to the Public Meeting and remain on the Planning Services web page at the present time. 39. Staff have received subsequent emails and phone calls from four individuals. • One individual is concerned that the development will increase traffic. She also stated drivers do not obey the stop sign at Gord Vinson Avenue and Fenning Drive. There are too many townhouses in the area. • One individual inquired about the timing of construction for the project. • One individual objects to the proposal but did not provide a basis for the objection. • One individual expressed concerns with increased traffic and that the condominiums will have a negative impact on property values. 40. On Thursday December 5, 2013, the applicant hosted an Information Night at the South Courtice Arena. Notice was provided by the applicant via Facebook to The Courtice Residents Against High Density as well as in the December 3, 2013 issue of Clarington This Week. There were seven area residents in attendance. No significant concerns were raised by those who attended. Agency Comments Region of Durham 41. The Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department advises that the subject site is designated "Living Areas". Living Areas shall be used predominantly for housing purposes. Communities shall be developed to incorporate the widest variety of housing types, sizes and tenure to provide living accommodation that address various socio-economic factors. The Regional Official Plan supports intensification and redeveloping existing areas, particularly along arterial roads. The development is permitted by the policies of the Regional Official Plan. 42. Under the delegated Provincial Plan responsibilities the Region advises that the Noise Impact Study is satisfactory. As a condition of approval the noise provisions identified in the noise report will be implemented through the site plan agreement. The Phase 1 Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 10 Environmental Site Assessment reported that there were no areas of potential environmental concerns identified and that no further site investigation is required. 43. The Regional Works Department advises that municipal services are available from the existing 200 mm watermain and 200 mm sanitary sewer on Gord Vinson Avenue. 44. Regional staff is satisfied with the Traffic Impact Study as the development does not have a significant impact on Regional Roads. 45. The developer must ensure that the internal roads are designed to structurally support the weight of a fully loaded refuse collection vehicle. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board 46. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board advised that three elementary pupils might be generated by the proposed development and would attend Dr. G.J. McGillivray Public School (JK to grade 6) and Courtice Intermediate School (grades 7 and 8) and approximately four secondary pupils that might be generated and attend Courtice Secondary School (grades 9 to12). 47. The proposed sidewalk on the north side of Gord Vinson Avenue should be extended to the northwest corner of the westernmost Gord Vinson Avenue/Eastfield Crescent intersection. This will facilitate pedestrian access to Dr. G.J. McGillivray Public School by way of the existing crossing location at Bloor Street and Meadowglade Road. Central Lake Ontario Conservation 48. The Authority advises that there are no natural heritage features or natural hazard mapped on the property. The stormwater management scheme is acceptable. The property is not within an area subject to Ontario's Regulation 42/06, therefore, a permit from Central Lake Ontario Conservation would not be required for development activities located on the site. Central Lake Ontario Conservation has no objection to the approval of the rezoning, site plan or condominium applications as proposed. Other Agencies 49. Enbridge Gas and Bell offered no objection. Departmental Comments Emergency and Fire Services 50. The Emergency and Fire Services have no objection to the rezoning application. Engineering Services 51. The Engineering Services has indicated that the Traffic Impact Study in support of this application has been reviewed and deemed acceptable to the Municipality of Clarington. The Functional Servicing Report confirms that existing sanitary and storm sewer connections (which were installed at the time that Gord Vinson Avenue was reconstructed) are being utilized. A new domestic and fire waterline service will be brought in from Gord Vinson Avenue. Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 11 52. A new sidewalk was constructed in 2012 from Eastfield Drive to Fenning Drive on the north side of Gord Vinson Avenue. A sidewalk from Townline Road to the entrance of the subject lands was a requirement of a development agreement for the severances earlier this year. The applicant will be required to complete the connectivity between those two sidewalks as part of this development. 53. The Site Grading Plan is generally acceptable and conforms to the Conceptual Grading Plan for the medium density development and the balance of the lands. The Stormwater Management confirms that these lands will be developed in conformity with the Robinson Creek Master Drainage Study and that all required infrastructure is in place. The Site Plan has confirmed that there is sufficient on-site parking for the residents and visitors. 54. The applicant will be required to provide an appropriate cash contribution in lieu of the normal parkland dedication. Some of the required parkland dedication for this development was credited as an over-dedication to the recently draft approved plan of subdivision, also within the Bayview neighbourhood and abutting Roswell Park. Discussion 55. The stacked townhouse block, or"Big House" as they are referred by the applicant, is a concept developed in the United States. Each Big House contains one, two or three bedroom units with ground floor units as well as walk-ups to a second floor. Each unit is accessed from an exterior door or through a private garage, thus distinguishing it from an apartment. The only existing stacked townhouse development in Clarington is Parkwood Village on Nash Road. 56. The Municipality of Clarington "Amenity Guidelines for Medium and High Density Residences" requires 4 square metres of outdoor amenity area per dwelling unit. There is a total of 385 sq. metres of outdoor landscaped amenity space. The two outdoor amenity areas as well as the indoor clubhouse are consistent with the Municipality's Amenity Guideline requirements. The two storey buildings are surrounded by landscape treatments. There are sufficient parking spaces on-site for both residents and visitors in accordance with the Municipality's Zoning By-law. The laneway side of the buildings will consist of multiple driveways, garages and doors while the internal or rear side will be finished similar to a smaller-scale apartment facade. 57. The applicant is preparing to submit applications for the vacant lands abutting the south side of Bloor Street. Connectivity between the two sites is important, however vehicular connections are difficult to achieve given the grade. Staff have requested a pedestrian connection, which consists of a staircase integrated into the landscaped area between the two sites. The location of a staircase is difficult to place at this time until the proposal on the adjacent lands is better understood. The applicant will be required to secure for the stairs through the site plan agreement. 58. The proposed medium density development is located in close proximity to Bloor Street. This use would be complementary to future uses along the Bloor Street Regional Corridor. It is consistent with the policies of both Regional and Clarington Official Plan which encourages medium and high density uses to be located in close proximity to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 12 corridors where people's needs can be met on a daily basis and public transportation is readily available. The density remains relatively low for medium density development because it is an inefficient layout with single-loaded lanes around the perimeter of the site. 59. The lands are within the built boundary of the Growth Plan. The Growth Plan encourages intensification in the built-up areas. This proposed development would facilitate the intensification targets established in the Growth Plan and is therefore consistent. 60. Complete communities have a variety of housing choices to accommodate its diverse population base. Traditionally, Courtice's residential development has been predominantly composed of single and semi-detached homes with a mixture of street townhouses. While there has been opposition in Courtice to high density housing forms, a mature community will have more diverse neighbourhoods that provide a range of housing choices at varying levels of affordability and ages. This development is a modest step: it is a multi-family development with the appearance of being a mansion sized home. However, it will likely appeal to the same demographic as other condominium townhouses. 61. The applicant will be required to enter into a site plan agreement within the Municipality, wherein all details with respect to the buildings site servicing and landscaping will be addressed. The Draft Conditions of Condominium will be issued by the Director of Planning Services once the details of the Site Plan, and the Site Plan Agreement have been finalized. Tax Status 62. The Finance Department advises that taxes are paid in full. Concurrence 63. Not Applicable Conclusion 64. In consideration of the findings of all supporting studies, comments received from circulated agencies and area residents, and based on review of the proposal, staff recommends that the proposed rezoning be supported, the enabling zoning by-law amendment be approved (Attachment 1) and that the Draft Plan of Condominium be supported, subject to conditions deemed appropriate by the Director of Planning Services once the Site Plan has been finalized. Strategic Plan Application 65. The recommendations contained in Report PSD-046-14 conform to the Strategic Plan. Staff Contact: Cynthia Strike, Principal Planner, 905-623-3379 ext. 2410 or cstrike@clarington.net Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 13 Attachments: Attachment 1 - Zoning by-law Amendment The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: H & H Properties Inc. Glenn Genge, D.G Biddle &Associates Beth Gauthier Ronald & Susan Young Janice Jones Prestonvale Heights Neighbourhood Association Hugh Neill Pam Guta Stan Found Susan Vialva Jason Riddell Helena Arnold Gloria Vieira Attachment 1 to Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Corporation of the Municipality Of Clarington By-Law Number 2014- 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, the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for ZBA 2013-0031; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Section 14.6"Special Exceptions—Urban Residential Type (R3)Zone" is hereby amended by adding thereto new Special Exceptions as follows: Section 14.6.25 Urban Residential Exception (R3-25)Zone Notwithstanding Sections 2, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3 and 14.4 d) and e)those lands zoned R3- 25 on Schedules to this By-law shall only be used for stacked townhouses in accordance with the following definition and regulations for Link Townhouses. a. Definition i) Dwelling, Stacked Townhouse: shall mean one of a group of three or more dwelling units which are separated vertically and/or horizontally, provided that each dwelling unit has a separate entrance and fronts on an improved public street or on a private street. b. Special Yard Requirements i) Separation between buildings (minimum) 8 metres C. Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 64 square metres d. Lot Coverage (maximum) 35% 2. Schedule"4"to By-law 84-63 as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: "(Holding) Urban Residential Type One (R1)Zone"to"(Holding) Urban Residential Exception (R3-25)Zone". 3. Schedule"A"attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 4. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Section 34 and 36 of the Planning Act. By-law passed in open session this_day of_, 20_. Adrian Foster, Mayor Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk Municipality of Clarington Report PSD-046-14 Page 15 This is Schedule "A" to By-law 2014- , passed this day of , 2014 A.D. 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