Report to: Development Services Committee                         Report Date: December 14, 2009

 

 

SUBJECT:                          RECOMMENDATION REPORT

                                            Wynberry Developments Inc. (Phase 3)

                                            East of Mingay Avenue and north of Edward Jeffreys Avenue

                                            Wismer Commons Community

                                            Implementing Zoning By-law amendments for the final phase of a draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01020

                                            File Numbers ZA 09-119148 and SU 01-119048

 

PREPARED BY:               Doris Cheng, Senior Planner – East District (ext. 2331)

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

1)                  That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Wynberry Developments Inc. (Phase 3) East of Mingay Avenue and north of Edward Jeffreys Avenue, Wismer Commons Community, Implementing Zoning By-law amendments for the final phase of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01020, File Numbers ZA 09-119148 and SU 01-119048, dated December 14, 2009” be received;

 

2)                  That the application ZA 09-119148 for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 as amended and 177-96, as amended, be approved;

 

3)                  That the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as amended, attached to this report (Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’) be finalized and enacted without further notice;

 

4)                  That conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 28.5 units (88.2 population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-01020 – Phase 3, from the total allocation for the Wismer Commons community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 report on servicing allocation;

 

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

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Not applicable.

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

 

5. Others (HR, Strategic, Affected Units)                                   6. Attachment(s)

 

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to provide background information regarding applications for draft plan of subdivision approval and implementing zoning by-law amendments within the Wismer Commons community, and to recommend that the implementing zoning by-laws be enacted, and that conditional 2011 servicing allocation be granted.

 

BACKGROUND:

On October 6, 2009, a Development Services Committee Public Meeting was held to consider these applications for draft plan approval and implementing zoning for a residential plan of subdivision that includes 8 single detached units, 4 semi-detached units, and 16.5 townhouse units (total 28.5 units).  The current plan is the final phase of a larger draft plan of subdivision that has already been partially draft approved, zoned and registered based on the availability of servicing allocation.  Conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 28.5 units (88.2 population) is available for this plan.

 

At the public meeting, concern was expressed that single-detached dwellings would be preferable to townhouse dwellings across from the existing single-detached homes on Hawksbury Road.  The applicant has agreed to upgrade the flankage elevations for the proposed corner townhouse lots on Hawksbury Road to be more consistent with the appearance of single-detached dwellings (Appendix ‘C’).  The elevations are in keeping with the architectural control guidelines for the Wismer Commons community and are considered acceptable to staff. 

 

At the request of Committee, staff has continued discussions with the applicant with respect to sustainability initiatives and energy saving opportunities to be integrated into this final phase of development.  The original conditions of draft plan approval were approved by Development Services Committee on June 18, 2002.  This approval was granted prior to Council’s direction in the March 18, 2008 report entitled “Sustainable Development Standards and Guidelines” to encourage builders to apply Energy Star standards as an interim measure for low density housing.  While this is the final phase of the original draft plan approval in 2002, the applicant has indicated that this phase of development would incorporate high efficiency heating systems, energy efficient windows and would provide “Energy Star” appliances, in the event that appliances are included as part of the marketing of these units.

 

OPTIONS/ DISCUSSION:

Staff recommends finalization and enactment of the by-laws

Staff have completed their review and evaluation of the applications, and the proposal is considered acceptable to staff.  Therefore, in accordance with the Public Meeting resolution, the draft implementing zoning by-law amendments (Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’) may now be finalized for enactment.  The amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended includes a Holding provision (H).  The (H) provision applies to those units that will be receiving conditional 2011 servicing allocation.  The conditions that need to be satisfied prior to the removal of the (H) are based on Regional servicing allocation criteria. 

 

Delegated approval of the draft plan of subdivision by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, will follow Council approval of the implementing zoning by-law amendments, in accordance with Section 2(b)(iv) of Delegation By-law 2002-202, as amended, and the granting of conditional 2011 servicing allocation.  The applicant will be required to execute no pre-sales and indemnity agreements with the Town and the Region of York respectively, if required, prior to draft plan approval.

 

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND TEMPLATE: (external link)

Not applicable.

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSIDERATIONS

Not applicable.

 

ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:

The proposed application aligns with the Town’s strategic priorities of Growth Management and Municipal Services by implementing the proposed development in coordination with available servicing allocation.

 

BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:

The applications have been reviewed by various Town departments and external agencies.  Requirements of the Town and external agencies will be reflected in the conditions of draft plan of subdivision approval and the implementing zoning by-law amendments.

 

RECOMMENDED BY:

 

 

 

____________________________                            ____________________________

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 – Proposed Plan of Subdivision

Appendix ‘A’ – Draft amendment to By-law 304-87, as amended

Appendix ‘B’ – Draft amendments to By-law 177-96, as amended

Appendix ‘C’ – Example of a Corner Lot Elevation for Townhouse Units

 

APPLICANT/AGENT:          Mr. Bobby Bhoola

                                                Ballantry Homes

                                                20 Cachet Woods Court, Suite #6

                                                Markham, Ontario  L6C 3G1  

                                                Telephone: 905-887-7230  Fax:  905-887-7101

                                                Email:  info@ballantryhomes.com

 

FILE PATH: Amanda\File 09 119148\Documents\Recommendation Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1 – Location Map