3.             ZONING - PARTS OF 123 HUNTMAR DRIVE, 1837 MAPLE GROVE ROAD AND 1849 MAPLE GROVE ROAD

 

ZONAGE – PARTIES DES 123, PROMENADE HUNTMAR, 1837, CHEMIN MAPLE GROVE ET 1849, CHEMIN MAPLE GROVE

 

 

Committee recommendationS

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That Council approve:

 

1.         An amendment to the former Township of West Carleton Zoning By-law No. 266-1981 and the former Township of Goulbourn Zoning By-law No. 40-99 to change the zoning of Parts of 1837 and 1849 Maple Grove Road from Rural Commercial Exception Twenty Seven (CR-27, By-law 266-1981) to Residential Type One Exception Twenty One (R1-21, By-law 40-99) and to change the zoning of Part of 123 Huntmar Drive from R1-21 (By-law 40-99) to CR-27 (266-1981) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 3; and

 

2.         An amendment to the New Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law to change the zoning of part of 1837 Maple Grove Road from GM16[1470] H10 – General Mixed Use Subzone 16 Exception 1470 Zone to R3YY[1455]- Residential Third Density Subzone YY Exception 1455 Zone and to change the zoning of Part of 123 Huntmar Drive and Part of 1849 Maple Grove Road from R3YY[1455] to GM16[1470] H10, as shown in Document 2 and detailed in Document 3.

 

 

RecommandationS du Comité

 

(Cette demande est assujettie au Règlement 51)

 

Que le Conseil approuve:

 

1.         une modification au Règlement de zonage 266-1981 de l’ancien canton de West Carleton et au Règlement de zonage 40-99 de l’ancien canton de Goulbourn, de manière à faire passer le zonage de parties des 1837 et 1849, chemin Maple Grove de Rural commercial d’exception vingt-sept (CR-27, Règlement 266-1981) à Résidentiel de type un d’exception vingt et un (R1-21, Règlement 40-99), et de manière à faire passer le zonage d’une partie du 123, promenade Huntmar de R1-21 (Règlement 40-99) à CR-27 (266-1981), tel qu’illustré dans le Document 1 et exposé en détail dans le Document 3; et


 

2.         une modification au nouveau Règlement de zonage général provisoire, de manière à faire passer le zonage d’une partie du 1837, chemin Maple Grove de GM16[1470] H10 – Sous-zone polyvalente générale 16 d’exception 1470 à R3YY[1455] – Sous-zone résidentielle de troisième densité YY d’exception 1455, et de manière à faire passer le zonage d’une partie du 123, promenade Huntmar et d’une partie du 1849, chemin Maple Grove de R3YY[1455] à GM16[1470] H10, tel qu’illustré dans le Document 2 et exposé en détail dans le Document 3.

 

 

 

Documentation

 

1.      Deputy City Manager's report Planning, Transit and the Environment dated 13 June 2008 (ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0090).

 

2.   Extract of Draft Minutes, 24 June 2008.

 


Report to/Rapport au :

 

Planning and Environment Committee

Comité de l'urbanisme et de l'environnement

 

and Council / et au Conseil

 

13 June 2008/le 13 juin 2008

 

Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager

Directrice municipale adjointe,

Planning, Transit and the Environment

Urbanisme, Transport en commun et Environnement

 

Contact Person/Personne Ressource : Grant Lindsay, Manager / Gestionnaire, Development Approvals / Approbation des demandes d'aménagement

(613) 580-2424, 13242  Grant.Lindsay@ottawa.ca

 

Stittsville–Kanata West (6)

Ref N°: ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0090

 

 

SUBJECT:

ZONING - Parts of 123 Huntmar Drive, 1837 Maple Grove Road and 1849 Maple Grove Road (FILE NO. D02-02-08-0005)

 

 

OBJET :

Zonage – PARTIES DES 123, PROMENADE HUNTMAR, 1837, CHEMIN MAPLE GROVE ET 1849, CHEMIN MAPLE GROVE

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.       Approve an amendment to the former Township of West Carleton Zoning By-law No. 266-1981 and the former Township of Goulbourn Zoning By-law No. 40-99 to change the zoning of Parts of 1837 and 1849 Maple Grove Road from Rural Commercial Exception Twenty Seven (CR-27, By-law 266-1981) to Residential Type One Exception Twenty One (R1-21, By-law 40-99) and to change the zoning of Part of 123 Huntmar Drive from R1-21 (By-law 40-99) to CR-27 (266-1981) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in `Document 3. 

 

2.       Approve an amendment to the New Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law to change the zoning of part of 1837 Maple Grove Road from GM16[1470] H10 – General Mixed Use Subzone 16 Exception 1470 Zone to R3YY[1455]- Residential Third Density Subzone YY Exception 1455 Zone and to change the zoning of Part of 123 Huntmar Drive and Part of 1849 Maple Grove Road from R3YY[1455] to GM16[1470] H10, as shown in Document 2 and detailed in Document 3.

 

 
RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORTS

 

Que le Comité de l'urbanisme et de l'environnement recommande au Conseil :

 

1.       d’approuver une modification au Règlement de zonage 266-1981 de l’ancien canton de West Carleton et au Règlement de zonage 40-99 de l’ancien canton de Goulbourn, de manière à faire passer le zonage de parties des 1837 et 1849, chemin Maple Grove de Rural commercial d’exception vingt-sept (CR-27, Règlement 266-1981) à Résidentiel de type un d’exception vingt et un (R1-21, Règlement 40-99), et de manière à faire passer le zonage d’une partie du 123, promenade Huntmar de R1-21 (Règlement 40-99) à CR-27 (266-1981), tel qu’illustré dans le Document 1 et exposé en détail dans le Document 3. 

 

2.       d’approuver une modification au nouveau Règlement de zonage général provisoire, de manière à faire passer le zonage d’une partie du 1837, chemin Maple Grove de GM16[1470] H10 – Sous-zone polyvalente générale 16 d’exception 1470 à R3YY[1455] – Sous-zone résidentielle de troisième densité YY d’exception 1455, et de manière à faire passer le zonage d’une partie du 123, promenade Huntmar et d’une partie du 1849, chemin Maple Grove de R3YY[1455] à GM16[1470] H10, tel qu’illustré dans le Document 2 et exposé en détail dans le Document 3.

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The requested Zoning By-law amendment relates to three subject properties including parts of 123 Huntmar Drive, and parts of both 1837 and 1849 Maple Grove Road (see Document 1). The three subject properties are located to the west of the intersection of Maple Grove Road and Huntmar Drive in the Kanata West Community. The proposed Zoning By-law amendment applies to four small portions of the subject properties. 

 

The first subject property is 123 Huntmar Drive. A portion of this property recently received draft plan approval for a residential subdivision known as Fairwinds North. The second subject property is 1837 Maple Grove Road. This property currently contains a listed heritage home known as Patrick Hartin House and various outbuildings. The third subject property is 1849 Maple Grove Road. This property currently contains a detached dwelling.

 

The Residential Type One Exception Twenty One Zone (R1-21) was recently approved for 123 Huntmar Drive as part of site-specific Zoning By-law 2007-46. The Zoning By-law amendment established uses that permit a variety of residential dwelling types including detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, street townhomes, street townhomes back-to-back and street townhomes on a rear lane. Site plan approval has been granted for various blocks of townhomes located at 123 Huntmar Drive.

 

Purpose of Zoning Amendment

 

The intent of applicant is to ensure that the proposed Zoning By-law amendment reflects the revised boundaries of the three subject properties. The amendment to the existing definitions for “Dwelling, Street Townhouse on Rear Lane” and “Rear Lane” and the relocation of the definitions in the Zoning By-law is also requested to allow for rear lane townhomes in the Fairwinds Community to front onto a public park.

 

Existing Zoning

 

123 Huntmar Drive

 

The property is currently zoned Residential Type One Exception Twenty One Zone (R1-21) under Zoning By-law 40-99 of the former Township of Goulbourn which allows for a variety of residential uses.

 

1837 and 1849 Maple Grove Road

 

Both properties are currently zoned Rural Commercial Exception Twenty Seven Zone (CR-27) under Zoning By-law 266-1981 of the former Township of West Carleton which allows for a variety of rural commercial uses and limited residential uses. The non-residential uses are permitted in the CR-27 Zone include:

 

·        A Business Office

·        An Enclosed Area Accessory to a Permitted Use

·        A Financial Office

·        A Professional Office

·        The Sale of Crafts and Antiques

 

The definitions related to Rear Lane Townhomes in the former Township of Goulbourn Zoning By-law require a technical amendment to allow this new type of townhome unit to be built with the front façade facing a public park in the Fairwinds Community.

 

The current definition of “Dwelling, Street Townhouse on Rear Lane” is:

 

“ means a townhouse where each dwelling unit is located on a separate lot, and where each such lot has the required frontage on an improved street, but where vehicular access is provided from a rear lane.”

 

The current definition of “Rear Lane” is:

 

“ means a municipally improved right-of-way, with a road allowance measuring, on average 8.5 metres in width, from street line to street line.”


Proposed Zoning

 

The applicant is requesting a Zoning By-law amendment to rezone four small portions of 123 Maple Grove Rd, 1837 and 1849 Maple Grove Road, to reflect a land exchange between the applicant and the two different owners of 1837 and 1849 Maple Grove Road. The applicant is also requesting that the definition for "Dwelling, Street Townhouse on Rear Lane" and "Rear Lane" be amended in the Goulbourn Zoning By-law to also permit the rear lot line to abut a rear lane.

 

Two portions of 1837 Maple Grove Rd., and one portion of 1849 Maple Grove Rd.  (Area A on Documents 1 and 2) are proposed to be rezoned from CR-27 (By-law 266-1981) to R1-21 (By‑law 40-99) to reflect a lot line adjustment as a result of the aforementioned land exchanges. A small portion of 123 Huntmar Drive will also be rezoned from R1-21 (By-law 40-99) to CR-27(By-law 266-1981) to reflect a lot line adjustment as a result of the land exchange (Area B on Documents 1 and 2).

 

The applicant is also requesting that the definition for "Dwelling, Street Townhouse on Rear Lane" and "Rear Lane" be amended in the Goulbourn Zoning By-law to also permit the rear lot line to abut a rear lane.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The subject site is designated as ‘General Urban Area’ in the Official Plan.  The General Urban Area designation permits all types and densities of housing, as well as employment, shopping, service, industrial, cultural, leisure, park and natural areas, entertainment and institutional uses. The proposed Zoning By-law amendment meets the general intent of Section 3.6.1 ‘General Urban Area’ of the Official Plan, which allows for a variety of residential and commercial uses.

 

The proposed Zoning By-law amendment meets the intent of the former Township of Goulbourn and Township of West Carleton Zoning By-laws on the basis that the revisions are required to reflect property boundary adjustments and in order provide greater clarity in the by-laws.

 

Details of Changes to the Goulbourn Zoning By-law 40-99 and West Carleton Zoning By-law 266 of 1981

 

In order to reflect amendments to the property boundaries between three properties the following amendments are required.  Two portions of 1837 Maple Grove Rd., and one portion of 1849 Maple Grove Rd.  (Area A on Documents 1 & 2) are proposed to be rezoned from CR-27 (By-law 266-1981) to R1-21(By-law 40-99) to reflect a lot line adjustment as a result of the aforementioned land exchanges. A small portion of 123 Huntmar Drive will also be rezoned from R1-21(By-law 40-99) to CR-27(By-law 266-1981) to reflect a lot line adjustment as a result of the land exchange (Area B on Documents 1 and 2).

 

The current definition is not clear with respect to rear lane townhomes that front onto a public park, as approved on the Draft Plan of Subdivision for 123 Huntmar Drive.


Amending the definition of both “Dwelling, Street Townhouse on Rear Lane” and “Rear Lane” will provide greater clarity to the existing two definitions and allow for rear lane townhomes to front onto a public park.  As a result the definitions will be amended in Section 2 of Zoning By-law 40-99. An amended version of both definitions as detailed in Document 3 will be included in Section 2 of By-law 40-99. Both definitions are applicable to the Fairwinds Community. Due to the location of Rear Lane townhomes in both the R1-21 and R1-18 Zoning designations, the definitions have been amended in Section 2 of By-law 40-99 to ensure that they are applicable to both zones. Any future proposals for Rear Lane townhomes must adhere to the New Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law which introduces new regulations for Rear Lane Townhomes. The new definitions for “Dwelling, Street Townhouse on a Rear Lane” and “Rear Lane” as detailed in Document 3:

 

Details of Changes to the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law

 

It is intended that the draft New Comprehensive Zoning By-law will be passed by City Council on June 25, 2008.  In anticipation of the new By-law’s enactment, the following required changes to the Zoning By-law have also been identified to ensure the relevant zoning provisions can be implemented immediately after the new By-law has been passed:

 

To change the zoning of part of 1837 Maple Grove Road from GM16[1470] H10 – General Mixed Use Subzone 16 Exception 1470 Zone to R3YY[1455]- Residential Third Density Subzone YY Exception 1455 Zone and to change the zoning of Part of 123 Huntmar Drive and Part of 1849 Maple Grove Road from R3YY[1455] to GM16[1470] H10, as shown in Document 2 and detailed in Document 3. The amendment is required to reflect a change in the property boundaries between the three properties and to also rectify a technical anomaly in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law associated with 1849 Maple Grove Road.

 

In the former township of West Carleton Zoning By-law, 1849 Maple Grove Road is zoned CR‑27, which has not been reflected in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law due to a technical mapping error. The Comprehensive Zoning By-law indicates the zoning for 1849 Maple Grove Road as R3YY[1455] instead of the appropriate GM16[1470] H10 Zone. In order to rectify this technical anomaly it is recommended that the zoning indicated in the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law for 1849 Maple Grove Road be amended from R3YY[1455] to GM16[1470] as shown on Document 2.

 

The proposed Zoning By-law amendment also seeks to amend the R3YY[1455] Zone to appropriately address Rear Lane Townhomes. In order to achieve this, provisions for “Dwelling on a Rear Lane” need to be added to Urban Exception [1455] as detailed in Document 3. New definitions for “Rear Lane” and “Dwelling on a Rear Lane” are also to be included in Urban Exception [1455] as detailed in Document 3. The definition for “Rear Lane” will be the similar to the current definition for “Public Lane” as found in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The definition for “Dwelling on a Rear Lane” will allow for the lot line to abutting the rear lane to be considered the “Rear Lot Line”. This is required to allow for the front facades of the Rear Lane Townhomes to face a public park as previously approved in the Fairwinds North Community.

 

The Comprehensive Zoning By-law allows for the maximum width of a driveway, carport and or garage abutting a rear lane to be 50% of the width of the rear lot line. In order to reflect the approved use of 100 per cent of the width of the rear lot line in the Fairwinds North Community an amendment to Urban Exception 1455 is required as detailed in Document 3.

 

The same Residential restriction also allows for the minimum rear yard setback abutting a public lane to be 1.0 metres. In order to reflect the approved Rear Lane Townhomes which have an approved rear yard setback of 0.6 metres, this is being reduced to 0.6 metres as detailed in Document 3.

 

Kanata West Council Motion

 

On May 14, 2008 the Council of the City of Ottawa carried a motion to not bring forward any application for development for lands within the floodplain, to Committee and Council for approval, until such time as the Carp Restoration Environmental Assessment has been approved by the Minster of the Environment. The subject application has been brought forward to Council on the basis that the subject rezoning is required to reflect the appropriate boundaries of the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision for the Fairwinds North Community. The proposed Zoning By-law amendment is minor in nature and does not entail any new development in the Kanata West Area. The subject land exchanges that have resulted in the requirement for rezoning were anticipated during the original Draft Approval process. It should also be noted that servicing outlets for this subdivision are already approved and built. No new zones are being introduced, and the amendment to the subject definitions is required to appropriately reflect the design of previously approved dwelling units.

 

Conclusions

 

The Zoning By-law amendment is consistent with the policies of the Official Plan and the intent of both subject Zoning By-laws. 

 

The rezoning of the four small parcels of land in order to reflect the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision is necessary in order to allow for orderly development of townhome blocks in the Fairwinds North community. The reorientation of the property lines between the three subject properties allows for the development of the Fairwinds Community in a cohesive and functional grid street pattern. As a result of the subject rezoning the property and zoning boundaries will properly correspond as shown in Document 1. It should also be noted that new zones are being introduced through the subject rezoning.

 

The definitions for “Rear Lane” and “Dwelling, Street Townhouse on Rear Lane” will be amended in the former Township of Goulbourn Zoning By-law 40-99 to allow rear lane townhomes to have the front façade facing a public park. This will appropriately reflect the orientation of rear lane townhomes approved on the Draft Plan of Subdivision.

 

CONSULTATION

 

Notice of this application was carried out in accordance with the City's Public Notification and Consultation Policy.  The Ward Councillor is aware of this application and the staff recommendation.  Details of the consultation can be found in Document 4.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

N/A

 

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE STATUS

 

This application was not processed by the "On Time Decision Date" established for the processing of Zoning By-law amendment applications due to outstanding information, and the acquisition of Part 4.

 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 

Document 1      Location Map

Document 2      Location Map – New Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law

Document 3      Details of Recommended Zoning

Document 4      Consultation Details

 

DISPOSITION

 

City Clerk’s Branch, Council and Committee Services to notify the owner, Mattamy Homes Ltd., applicant, Mattamy Homes Ltd., OttawaScene.com, 174 Colonnade Road, Unit #33, Ottawa, ON  K2E 7J5, Ghislain Lamarche, Program Manager, Assessment, Financial Services Branch (Mail Code:  26-76) of City Council’s decision.

 

Planning, Transit and the Environment Department to prepare the implementing by-law, forward to Legal Services Branch and undertake the statutory notification.

 

Legal Services Branch to forward the implementing by-law to City Council.

 


LOCATION MAP                                                                                                  DOCUMENT 1

 


LOCATION MAP – NEW DRAFTCOMPREHENSIVE

ZONING BY-LAW                                                                                                 DOCUMENT 2


DETAILS OF RECOMMENDED ZONING                                                       DOCUMENT 3

 

 

1.         Schedule A, Map 2 of By-law 40-99 and Schedule A, Map 3 of By-law 266 of 1981 is to be amended to show that the subject lands shown on Document 1 will be rezoned as follows:

 

            Area A - from Rural Commercial Exception Twenty Seven (By-law 266-1981) to Residential Type One Exception Twenty One (By-law 40-99)

 

            Area B – from Residential Type One Exception Twenty One (By-law 40-99) to Rural Commercial Exception Twenty Seven (By-law 266-1981)

           

2.         Definitions for “DWELLING, STREET TOWNHOUSE ON REAR LANE” and “REAR LANE” be amended in Section 2 (By-law 40-99) as follows:

 

(i)                  “DWELLING, STREET TOWNHOUSE ON REAR LANE” means a TOWNHOUSE where each DWELLING UNIT is located on either:

 

(a)    a separate LOT, and where each such LOT has the required FRONTAGE on an IMPROVED STREET, but where vehicular access is provided from a REAR LANE, or

(b)   a legally conveyable parcel of land that has a boundary line that abuts a public park and is at least as long as the required lot frontage, and where vehicular access is provided from a REAR LANE.

 

(j)         “ REAR LANE” means a public right-of-way with a minimum width of 8.5 metres that can provide either secondary or primary means of access from a public street to abutting lots or legally conveyable parcels of land.     

 

3. New Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law

 

The subject lands as shown on Document 2 shall be rezoned as follows:

 

Area A - from GM16[1470] H10 to R3YY[1455]

 

Area B – from R3YY[1455] to GM16[1470] H10

 

Section 239 Urban Exceptions, Exception 1455 will be revised to including the following definitions:

 

 - Definitions:

 

(i)               “Multiple Attached Dwelling on a rear lane” means a Multiple Attached Dwelling where each Dwelling Unit is located on either:

 

(a)    a separate lot, and where each such lot has the required lot width on a public street, but where vehicular access is provided from a rear lane, or

 

(b)   a legally conveyable parcel of land that has a boundary line that abuts a public park and is at least as long as the required lot width, and where vehicular access is provided from a rear lane.

 

      (ii)         “Rear Lane” means a public lane that provides either primary or secondary means of access from a public street to abutting properties.

 

Zone Provisions:

 

Despite Table 160B(11) Where access is via the rear lane, the minimum rear yard setback may be reduced to 0.6 metres, and the width of the garage, carport or driveway may be the width of the entire rear lot line.


CONSULTATION DETAILS                                                                                DOCUMENT 4

 

NOTIFICATION AND CONSULTATION PROCESS

 

Notification and public consultation was undertaken in accordance with the Public Notification and Public Consultation Policy approved by City Council for Zoning By-law amendments.

 

 

COUNCILLOR’S COMMENTS

The Councillor has been made aware of the application, and has provided one comment related to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment.

 

Comment: Councillor Qadri expressed concern about the snow removal for rear lane homes.

 

A condition has been included in all Agreements of Purchase and Sale for the Fairwinds North Community, which identifies that the removal of large volumes of snow may require the use of alternative snow removal measures.

 

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION COMMENTS

Comment: The Stittsville Village Association expressed concern regarding the lack of planned physical separation between the houses and the park such as fencing, railings, etc. As a result they believe that the potential exists for serious conflict between the future residents of the townhomes and other members of the public who will wish to make use of the public park. Issues could range from the care, cleanliness, and maintenance of the park to the possible belief by some of the adjacent residents that they would have a certain exclusivity to the park.

 

Response: Staff have no concerns regarding conflict between owners of the townhomes adjacent to the park and the general public. The owners of the subject townhome units will be subject to property standards by-laws, and will be responsible for the maintenance of their front yards. The Zoning By-law also does not allow for accessory structures in the front yard, which will limit any of the homeowners from adding additional structures to their front yards. A public sidewalk will be located in front of the units to provide a clear separation between the public and the private realm. The units will provide natural surveillance of the park space which should result in a safe, well used park. Staff have been advised by Parks and Recreation that no concerns exist regarding the lack of a fencing between private and public property. In future situations where site plan approval is requested for townhomes fronting onto a park, the Stittsville Village Association will be consulted and decorative fencing may be considered.


ZONING - PARTS OF 123 HUNTMAR DRIVE, 1837 MAPLE GROVE ROAD AND 1849 MAPLE GROVE ROAD

ZONAGE – PARTIES DES 123, PROMENADE HUNTMAR, 1837, CHEMIN MAPLE GROVE ET 1849, CHEMIN MAPLE GROVE

ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0090                             Stittsville – Kanata West/OUEST (6)

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

Email correspondence and related documentation from Ted Cooper dated June 21, 2008 was received and is held on file with the City Clerk.

 

Mark Young, Planner II, was present to respond to questions.  Grant Lindsay, Manager of Development Approvals Centra/West, accompanied him.

 

Erwin Dreesen spoke in opposition.  He referenced his email dated June 23, 2008, in which he argued that the likelihood is very high that following an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, the matter would be sent back to Council because new information will have surfaced which could materially affect a decision on the matter.  He stated this parcel is necessary for the subdivision to proceed, suggesting Council should put the development on hold.  The certificate of approval issued for the subdivision by the Ministry of the Environment demonstrates that all the environmental assessments, including the watershed study, assumed that stormwater facilities did not include quantity controls.  The post-development flood analysis demonstrated that holding back water would aggravate flood levels.  He reiterated that no one knows the size and shape of the 1:100 floodplain.  Mr. Dreesen called for deferral of this item until the completion of the Carp River Third Party Review.

 

Councillor Qadri pointed out that most of the property in question already received draft plan of subdivision approval from the City. 

 

In response to a question from Councillor Doucet, Mr. Dreesen stated that the priority principle here should be to act on proper information, which is not currently available, pending the completion of the third party review.

 

Replying to questions from the Chair, Mr. Young confirmed that small parcels are to be rezoned, as the majority of the subdivision is already appropriately zoned R1-21.  Rural commercial is currently permitted under the CR zoning.  Residential development is already zoned and permitted around this site for the Fairwinds North community.  The amendment was requested to reflect property boundary changes between the subdivision and the two existing properties.

 

Alan Cohen, on behalf of the applicant, explained that these lands are 1.5 kilometres away from the Carp River and were draft approved one year ago.  He advanced that this application seeks to regularise of some rear yards through a landswap.  He stated that if the zoning matter is appealed, the applicant would seek the City’s support on a motion for dismissal on a planning matter that is being used for other purposes.  Miguel Tremblay, FoTenn Consultants, accompanied Mr. Cohen.

 

That the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to the former Township of West Carleton Zoning By-law No. 266-1981 and the former Township of Goulbourn Zoning By-law No. 40-99 to change the zoning of Parts of 1837 and 1849 Maple Grove Road from Rural Commercial Exception Twenty Seven (CR-27, By-law 266-1981) to Residential Type One Exception Twenty One (R1-21, By-law 40-99) and to change the zoning of Part of 123 Huntmar Drive from R1-21 (By-law 40-99) to CR-27 (266-1981) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 3; and

 

2.         Approve an amendment to the New Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law to change the zoning of part of 1837 Maple Grove Road from GM16[1470] H10 – General Mixed Use Subzone 16 Exception 1470 Zone to R3YY[1455]- Residential Third Density Subzone YY Exception 1455 Zone and to change the zoning of Part of 123 Huntmar Drive and Part of 1849 Maple Grove Road from R3YY[1455] to GM16[1470] H10, as shown in Document 2 and detailed in Document 3.

 

CARRIED with D. Holmes dissenting.