Report to: Development Services Committee Report Date:
SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY REPORT
Block 4, Plan 65M-2409
South of
Applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval to permit a private school and day care within an existing warehouse building
File No.: ZA 09 119448 and SC 09 119478
PREPARED BY: Gary Sellars, Senior Planner, West District, ext. 2960
RECOMMENDATION:
1) That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, Peoples Christian Academy, 245 Renfrew Drive, Block 4, Plan 65M-2409, South of 16th Avenue, west of Woodbine Avenue, Applications for a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval to permit a private school and day care within an existing warehouse building, File No.: ZA 09 119448 and SC 09 119478”, dated October 20, 2009 be received;
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the application for a zoning by-law amendment;
3) And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Not applicable
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information regarding applications for a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval. The report also seeks authorization to schedule a statutory Public Meeting with respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendment application.
BACKGROUND:
Property and Area
Context
The 2.17 ha. (5.36 acre) property is municipally known as
To the north and south are low rise, light industrial and offices
uses. To the west is the
Proposal
Applications have
been submitted for a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval to permit a
private school and day care within an existing warehouse building. The proposed school is expected to have an
enrolment of approximately 800 students, 48 preschoolers and a staff of over
50. Few changes need to be made to the exterior of the building. Exterior changes include new doors and
windows on the side and rear building walls, the raising of a portion of the
roof by 2.0 metres (6.56 ft.) and new screened roof top mechanical units. Interior renovations will be required to
accommodate 28 classrooms, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, staff offices and day care
facility. The existing landscaping at
the front of the building will be retained.
Outdoor recreation areas are proposed to the rear of the building
adjacent to the valley, and a small playground for the day care is proposed
adjacent to northwest corner of the building.
The two existing driveway entrances from
Official
Plan and Zoning By-law
The Official Plan designates the property Industrial and Business Park Area. The property is currently zoned Select Industrial and Limited Commercial [MC (60%)] by By-law 165-80, as amended (Figure 2).
The Business Park Area designation permits a range of uses that includes day care centres and further permits private and commercial schools, subject to the review of a specific development proposal and rezoning.
OPTIONS/ DISCUSSION:
Potential Benefits of the Proposal
Reuse of a vacant warehouse building to serve the educational needs of the community.
Concerns/Issues
Any concerns/issues identified through the circulation and detailed review of the proposal will be addressed in a final staff report to be presented to Committee at a later date.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
HUMAN RESOURCES
CONSIDERATIONS:
Not applicable
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
Growth Management and Municipal Services:
The proposal is consistent with policies supporting the efficient use of land and infrastructure through the reuse and redevelopment of sites within the urban boundary.
BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
The application has been circulated to various Town departments and external agencies and is currently under review. Requirements of the Town and external agencies will be reflected in the zoning by-law amendment and in a final report if one is necessary.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommend that a statutory public meeting be held to consider the application for the zoning by-law amendment.
RECOMMENDED BY:
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Biju Karumanchery, M.C.I.P,
R.P.P Jim Baird, M.C.I.P, R.P.P
Senior Development Manager Commissioner, Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Figure 1 – Location Map
Figure 2 – Area Context and Zoning
Figure 3 – Air Photo 2007
Figure 4 – Proposed Site Plan
Figure 5 – Building Elevations
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