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REPORT

REPORT TO: Mayor Bonnette & Members of Council

REPORT FROM: Mark H. Kluge, Senior Planner – Development Review

DATE: October 31, 2011

REPORT NO.: PDS-2011-0072

RE:

PUBLIC MEETING REPORT PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT COMMON ELEMENT CONDOMINIUM: Lot 11, Concession 9 (Georgetown South) Northwest corner of Mountainview and Danby Roads Files: D12SUB11.001 - (24T-11001/H)

D14ZBA11.006 D07CDM11.001 FERNBROOK MIXED USE SUBDIVISION

Related Files: D11SPA11.010; D11SPA11.011; D25PLC11.002

RECOMMENDATION: THAT Report No. PDS-2011-0072, dated October 31, 2011, with respect to the Public Meeting Report for a proposed 10-block draft plan of subdivision, submitted by Sernas Associates, on behalf of the owner Fernbrook Homes (Mountainview) Ltd., for lands legally known as Lot 11, Concession 9, located at the northwest corner of Mountainview Road and Danby Road (Georgetown South), be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be referred to staff for a further report regarding the disposition of this matter. BACKGROUND: Purpose of Report: This report is to advise Council and the Public of the proposed application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and Common Element Condominium

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for a 10 block mixed commercial/residential subdivision, for lands located at the northwest corner of Mountainview Road and Danby Road. Three (3) related development applications were also submitted but are not subject to a public process, and include two (2) site plan approval applications (commercial and residential) and one (1) part lot control exemption to create the 37 individual townhome lots. History: The subject lands were part of the original subdivision application by HHVHI in 1997 and labeled as “Core/Mixed Use Block”, however no development was pursued at that time. The subject site constitutes the final block of the Georgetown South Community Node. In 2005 Council approved the Georgetown South Community Node Urban Design Guidelines. To date a place of worship (Holy Cross RCC) and commercial uses (Halton Hills Village Plaza) have been developed in the node. Proposed Application: On June 30, 2011 Sernas Associates, the Agent on behalf of Fernbrook, the Owner submitted the following applications,

i) Draft Plan of Subdivision Application (File D12SUB 11.001) consisting of seven (7) blocks of medium density residential (37 units through Part Lot Control); one (1) private road block (Common Element Condominium), one (1) walkway block and one (1) commercial block; see APPENDIX 1 – DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION;

ii) Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File D14ZBA11.006) to rezone the subject site to the appropriate commercial and residential zones; see APPENDIX 2 – DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW

iii) Common Element Condominium (File D07CDM11.001), for the private road; iv) Part Lot Control Exemption (File D25PLC11.002), to create the 37 townhome

lots; v) Site Plan Approval – Commercial (File D11SPA11.010); see APPENDIX 3 - SITE

PLAN COMMERCIAL. vi) Site Plan Approval – Residential (File D11SPA11.011); see APPENDIX 4 – SITE

PLAN RESIDENTIAL; Location & Site Characteristics: The subject property is located in Georgetown South at the northwest corner of Mountainview Road and Danby Road. The 2.41ha (5.96 acre) site is currently vacant save for a recently established sales office for Fernbrook Homes (File D11SPA11.001). Surrounding land uses to the property include; residential, institutional and commercial. See APPENDIX 5 – LOCATION MAP & AERIAL PHOTO.

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COMMENTS: Current Planning Context: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe: The subject lands are part of a larger designated Greenfield Area in Georgetown South. Provincial Policy Statement (PPS): This application is being processed in accordance with the 1990 Planning Act, as amended. In reviewing the proposal, the Town is required to be consistent with the relevant policies of the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) in accordance with Section 3 of The Planning Act. The PPS is intended to promote a policy led system, which recognizes that there are complex relationships among environmental, economic and social factors in land use planning. The PPS deals with matters pertaining to Building Strong Communities, Wise Use and Management of Resources and Protecting Public Health and Safety. Region of Halton Official Plan (ROP): Urban Area Town of Halton Hills Official Plan: Secondary Node The main permitted uses are limited to;

a) retail and service commercial uses; b) Specialty food stores; c) medical offices; d) commercial fitness centres; e) places of entertainment; f) day nurseries; g) private and commercial schools; h) restaurants; i) museums, libraries and art galleries; j) places of worship; k) parks and public recreational uses; l) community facilities and centres; m) adult specialty shops; n) residential uses subject to Policy D2.5.3.5; o) long-term care facilities and retirement homes; p) one supermarket.

Policy D2.5.3.5 stipulates that permitted residential building forms are limited to multiple unit development such as townhomes, apartments or other innovative housing forms with a maximum density of 75 units per net residential hectare based on the proportion of the overall site dedicated to residential use.

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Policy D2.5.3.6 stipulates that the maximum gross leasable floor area of retail and service commercial uses shall not exceed 10,700m². However Council may pass by-laws allowing the maximum gross leasable floor area to be exceeded without an amendment to the OP provided the use is in keeping with the objectives and vision for the Secondary Node designation and is supported by a market impact study. Town of Halton Hills Zoning: The subject lands are zoned Development (D) Zone. RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN: The final Recommendation Report will address the relationship between the proposed development and the Town’s Strategic Plan. FINANCIAL IMPACT: At this time there does not appear to be any financial impact on Town budgets as a result of this application. COMMUNICATIONS IMPACT: Public Notification & Comments: Immediate: Sign posted on the property frontage, explaining the proposed

applications. Sep 01 2011: Notice of a Received Application mailed out to all properties assessed

within 120m of the subject property. Nov 08 2011: Notice of a Public Meeting published in The Independent & Free Press

and mailed out to all properties assessed within 120m of the subject property and to anyone who requested notification.

Nov 24 2011: Courtesy Notice to be published in The Independent & Free Press. To date Town Staff have not received any comments from the Public regarding this application. Any comments that are received will be reviewed and included in the final Recommendation Report. SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS: The final Recommendation Report will address the relationship between the proposed development and any sustainability implications. CONSULTATION: Pre-consultation at Development Review Committee (DRC):

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A Pre-consultation Meeting for the proposed development (D00ENQ10.049) was held at the December 2, 2010 DRC Meeting. The Applicant was provided with preliminary comments from various Town Departments, Halton Region and Conservation Halton. Departmental & Agency Circulation Comments: The application was circulated for review and comment to Town Departments and External Agencies on September 01, 2011. All comments received will be incorporated into the final Recommendation Report. CONCLUSION: Once all relevant information, reports and comments have been reviewed and approved, a final Recommendation Report, which summarizes all agency and public comments and assesses the merits of the proposal, will be prepared. Should Council concur the Recommendation of this Report can be adopted. Respectfully submitted,

Mark H. Kluge, MCIP RPP Senior Planner – Development Review

Adam Farr, MCIP RPP Manager of Development Review

John Linhardt, MCIP RPP Director of Planning, Development and Sustainability

Dennis Y. Perlin Chief Administrative Officer

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APPENDIX 1 – DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISON

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APPENDIX 2 – DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HALTON HILLS

BY-LAW NO. 2011-_____

Being a By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 2010-0050, as amended,

Of The Town of Halton Hills, Part of Lot 11, Concession 9

Town of Halton Hills (Georgetown) WHEREAS Council is empowered to enact this By-law by virtue of the provisions of Section 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended; AND WHEREAS Council has recommended that Zoning By-law 2010-0050 be amended as hereinafter set out; AND WHEREAS said recommendation will conform to the Official Plan for the Town of Halton Hills; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HALTON HILLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Schedule “A3-3” of Zoning By-law 2010-0050, as amended, is hereby further

amended by rezoning the lands described as Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, Town of Halton Hills (Georgetown), as shown on Schedule “1” attached to and forming part of this By-law;

From a: Development (D) Zone;

To a: Medium Density Two Exception (MDR2 (65)) Zone and Secondary Node

Commercial (SNC) Zone

2. That Table 13.1: Exceptions of Zoning By-law 2010-0050 is hereby amended by adding the Exception Provision contained in Schedule “2” attached to and forming part of this By-law.

BY-LAW READ AND PASSED BY COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF HALTON HILLS

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SCHEDULE 1 to By-law 2011- _______

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SCHEDULE 2 to By-law 2011- ________ 13.1 EXCEPTIONS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Exception Number

Zone Municipal Address

Additional Permitted

Uses

Only Permitted

uses

Uses Prohibited

Special Provisions

65 By-law 20##-

MDR2(65) Northwest corner of Mountainview & Danby (Georgetown South)

(i) Multiple Dwellings shall include townhouse units located on Private Streets.

(ii) Minimum lot frontage

7m. (iii) Minimum Required

Front Yard 3m. (iv) Minimum Required

Front Yard to the garage 6m.

(v) Minimum Required

Interior Side Yard for end units 1.2m.

(vi) Minimum Required

Exterior Side Yard 3m

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APPENDIX 3 – SITE PLAN COMMERCIAL

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APPENDIX 4 – SITE PLAN RESIDENTIAL

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APPENDIX 5 – LOCATION MAP & AERIAL PHOTO

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