Report to:  Development Services Committee                                Report Date:  April 17, 2007  

 

 

SUBJECT:                          PRELIMINARY REPORT                 

                                            1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments)

                                            North of 16th Avenue, East of 9th Line

                                            Cornell Community

                                            Proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments (Phase 2)

                                            SU 01 118320 (19TM-01015, Phase 2) and ZA 07 108415

 

PREPARED BY:               Sabrina Bordone, Planner, East Development District

                                            (ext. 8230)

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Developments) for draft plan of subdivision (19TM-01015, Phase 2) approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments to permit a residential plan of subdivision within 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 applications for draft plan of subdivision approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments within the Cornell community and to obtain authorization for staff to schedule a public meeting to consider the applications. 


 

 

BACKGROUND:

Property and Area Context

The subject lands (Figures 1, 2 and 3) consist of 1.3 ha (3.3 ac), located north of 16th Avenue, east of 9th Line within the Cornell community.  The lands constitute the second phase of a larger residential draft plan of subdivision that has been partially draft approved, zoned and registered based on the availability of servicing allocation.  The subject lands consist of separate parcels at different locations but contiguous with the first phase of the subdivision, which is currently under construction. The lands are currently vacant and do not contain any significant natural features.

Official Plan and Zoning By-law

The current Cornell Secondary Plan designates most of the lands Neighbourhood General, which permits grade-related residential development.  A portion of the subject lands immediately adjacent to 9th Line are designated Open Space.   The 2006 draft updated Cornell Secondary Plan proposes similar designations (Residential Neighbourhood and Open Space).  The lands are currently zoned Agricultural One (A1) under By-law 307-87, as amended. 

 

Servicing Allocation

On June 27, 2006 Council distributed additional servicing allocation to the Cornell Secondary Plan area through the Cornell Landowners Group Trustee.  The applicant has advised that the required servicing allocation for the proposed subdivision (153.34 population) has been granted to 1473902 Ontario Ltd (Metrus Developments) from the Trustee.  Written confirmation of this recommended assignment from the Trustee will be required prior to draft approval of the subdivision.

 

Proposal

The proposal is for draft plan approval and zoning of a total of 47 grade-related dwellings in three separate areas as follows:

·     6 townhouse dwellings at the northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and 9th Line (6m frontage)

·     8 single-detached and 4 semi-detached dwellings on the east side of Country Glen Road, north of Bur Oak Avenue (9m and 7.2m frontages, respectively), and

·     12 single-detached, 12 semi-detached and 5 townhouse dwellings north of 16th Avenue, east of Country Glen Road (9m, 7.2m and 6m frontages, respectively).

 

All of the lots are accessed from rear lanes.   Almost all the roads and lanes required for the proposed development have been provided in the first phase of development.  The subject development will provide a lane which serves the proposed units near the northeast corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Country Glen Road (Figure 4). 

 

The draft plan also includes a 9 m wide buffer block on the west side of the proposed townhouse block at 9th Line (Figure 4), which will provide for a continuation of the 9th Line greenway.  

 

Additional Public Meeting to be held

A Public Meeting for the original plan of subdivision, including the subject lands, was held in June, 2002.   As the meeting was held more than two years ago, it is recommended that a second public meeting be held to consider the applications.

 

 

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL:

The proposed draft plan of subdivision will provide a range of grade-related housing types and will complete development adjacent to the applicant’s Phase 1 area. 


 

OPTIONS/ DISCUSSION:

No concerns/issues have been raised to date. Any concerns/issues identified through the circulation and detailed review of the proposal, will be addressed and incorporated in the final draft plan and conditions of draft approval.

 

As noted previously, the subject lands comprise a phase of a larger draft plan of subdivision that has been partially draft approved, zoned and registered based on the availability of servicing allocation.   Therefore, in accordance with the amendment to the delegation by-law adopted by Council on June 27, 2006, the current phase of this draft plan will be dealt with as follows:

 

 

However, if significant issues are identified at the Public Meeting or through subsequent staff review, a recommendation report will be brought forward to Development Services Committee for consideration.  A report will identify the issues raised, and how they have been addressed, prior to the implementing zoning by-law(s) being forwarded to Council.

 

 

FINANCIAL TEMPLATE (external link):

Not applicable.

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Not applicable.

 

 

ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS:

Not applicable.

 

 

ENGAGE 21ST CONSIDERATIONS:

Approval of the proposed draft plan of subdivision is consistent with a key goal set out in “Engage 21st Century Markham” with respect to Managed Growth.  The proposed development has been phased in coordination with the availability of servicing allocation and will complete the urban fabric of key parcels within the Cornell Community.

 

 

 

 

BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:

The proposal is currently in circulation to other Town Departments and agencies.

All conditions and requirements received will be addressed and incorporated in the final draft plan and conditions of draft approval.

 

 

 

RECOMMENDED

                            BY:    ________________________          ________________________

                                       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 – Proposed Plan of Subdivision

 

 

APPLICANT

Nik Mracic                                           Tel:  (905) 669-5571

1473092 Ontario Limited                     Fax:  (905) 669-2134 

1700 Langstaff Road, Unit 2300

Concord, ON

L4K 3S3

 

 

AGENT:

Bill Tam                                                Tel:  (905) 669-4055

KLM Planning Partners                        Fax:  (905) 669-0097

64 Jardin Drive, Unit 1B

Concord, ON

L4K 3P3

 

 

File path: Amanda\File 01 118320\Documents\Recommendation Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1  - Location Map