Report to: Development Services Committee Report Date: February 20, 2007

SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY REPORT

Wykland Estates Inc.

Application for Zoning By-law amendment to permit the construction of a single-detached dwelling at 49 Colchester Street in the Cornell Community

ZA 06 135585

PREPARED BY: Sabrina Bordone, Planner – East Development District

RECOMMENDATION:

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by Wykland Estates Inc. for a Zoning By-law amendment to permit a single-detached dwelling at 49 Colchester Street, in the Cornell Community.

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Not applicable

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Not applicable

1. Purpose 2. Background 3. Discussion 4. Financial 5. Environmental

6. Accessibility 7.Engage^21st 8. Affected Units 9. Attachment(s)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information regarding an application by Wykland Estates Inc. for a Zoning By-law amendment to permit a single-detached dwelling and to recommend that a Public Meeting be held to consider the application.

BACKGROUND:

Property and Area Context

The subject lands are approximately 75 m² (807 ft²) in area and form part of a lot municipally known as 49 Colchester Street, located at the southeast corner of Gas Lamp Lane and Colchester Street in the Cornell Community (see Figure 1 and 3). The lot consists of two blocks on two separate registered plans of subdivision (Figure 4). Block 338, Plan 65M-3767 forms the bulk of the lot. Block 108, Plan 65M-3884, the subject lands, forms part of the rear yard of the lot.

Proposal to rezone subject lands from Agricultural (A1) to Residential Two, Special Exception 190 (R2*190)

The subject lands are zoned Agricultural (A1) by By-law 304-87, as amended (Figure 2). The lands were previously part of a surplus road right-of-way and were not included in the implementing zoning for plan of subdivision 65M-3884 (see Figure 4). The remainder of the lot (Block 338, 65M-3767) is already zoned to permit residential development.

The proposal is to rezone Block 108, Plan 65M-3884 to Residential Two, Special Exception 190 (R2*190) in the Town’s Urban Expansion By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the development of a single-detached dwelling with rear lane access. This zone category is consistent with the zoning on the remainder of the lot.

Official Plan

The subject lands are designated “Neighbourhood General” in the Cornell Secondary Plan, which is intended to accommodate a range of low density housing, schools and public parkland. The proposal to construct a single-detached dwelling on the subject lands conforms to the “Neighbourhood General” designation in the Secondary Plan.

Potential Benefits of Approval of the Proposal

This proposal would allow for the development of a single-detached dwelling on the subject lands, which is consistent with the “Neighbourhood General” designation in the Cornell Secondary Plan.

OPTIONS/ DISCUSSION:

In November 2006, the Committee of Adjustment approved a variance to the Agricultural zoning of the subject lands to allow the construction of a single-detached dwelling on the lot. A condition of the variance approval was that the applicant undertake to rezone Block 108, Plan 65M-3884. The proposed Zoning By-law amendment is technical in nature and will allow for the development of the subject lands to proceed in a form that is consistent with the Cornell Secondary Plan and the registered plan of subdivision.

FINANCIAL TEMPLATE (external link):

Not applicable.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

There is no significant vegetation or natural features on site.

ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS:

Not applicable.

ENGAGE 21^ST CONSIDERATIONS:

Not applicable.

BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:

The application has been circulated to all relevant agencies and departments. Their comments will be incorporated into the review process as required.

Valerie Shuttleworth, M.C.I.P, R.P.P Jim Baird, M.C.I.P, R.P.P

Director, Planning & Urban Design Commissioner, Development

Services

ATTACHMENTS:

Figure 1 – Location Map

Figure 2 – Area Context/Zoning

Figure 3 – Air Photo

Figure 4 – Concept Plan

AGENT:

The Planning Partnership

Attn: Daniel Leeming

1255 Bay Street, Unit 201

Toronto, ON M5R 2A9

Tel: (416) 975-1566 ext. 30

Fax: (416) 975-1580

File Path: Amanda\File 06 135585\Documents\Recommendation Report

Figure 1