CITY OF KINGSTON REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE

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1 CITY OF KINGSTON REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE Report No.: PC TO: FROM: RESOURCE STAFF: Chair and Members of Planning Committee Cynthia Beach, Commissioner, Sustainability & Growth Grant C. Bain, Director, Planning and Development Department DATE OF MEETING: May 2, 13 SUBJECT: PUBLIC MEETING REPORT (File No. D and D ) Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment Homestead Land Holdings Limited 48A Point St. Mark Drive EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this report is to provide general information regarding applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment which have been submitted by Homestead Land Holdings Limited with respect to 48A Point St. Mark Drive. The applicant is proposing an 8 storey, 95-unit apartment building. The Official Plan Amendment application requests to amend the Marina designation to a High Density Residential designation. The Zoning By-Law Amendment application requests to amend the Water-Area (P2) zone and the Tourist Commercial (CT) zone to a site specific Residential Type 3 (R3) zone. Further amendments to the proposed zone provisions are requested, including: reducing the lot area, interior side yard, loading space, and underground parking vertical clearance requirements; and, increasing number of the maximum building height. The attached report provides information on the proposed amendments to the City of Kingston Official Plan and Zoning By-Law No and Zoning By-Law No

2 REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE May 2, 13 - Page 2 - REPORT NO. PC AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES: Cynthia Beach, P.Eng., MCIP, RPP, Commissioner, Sustainability & Growth Group Gerard Hunt, Chief Administrative Officer CONSULTATION WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONERS: Lanie Hurdle, Community Services Denis Leger, Transportation, Properties & Emergency Services Jim Keech, President and CEO, Utilities Kingston (N/R indicates consultation not required) N/R N/R N/R K:\D_Zoning Applications\13 Applications\012-13_48A Point St Mark Drive\PC _48A Point St. Mark Drive_PH.doc 2

3 REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE May 2, 13 - Page 3 - REPORT NO. PC OPTIONS/DISCUSSION: On March 4, 13, an Official Plan Amendment application and Zoning By-Law Amendment application were submitted by Homestead Land Holdings Limited for the purpose of amending the existing Marina designation and Water-Area (P2) zone and the Tourist Commercial (CT) zone in order to permit a residential development. In accordance with By-Law No , Pre-consultation meetings between the applicant and various departments and agencies were conducted on November 6, 07, March, 08, May 26, 09 and March 13, 12. On April 2, 13, the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By- Law Amendment applications were deemed complete, in accordance with the Planning Act. The subject property is located on the east shore of the Cataraqui River and is municipally known as 48A Point St. Mark Drive (see Exhibit A - Key Map). Access to the site is provided by a private driveway connecting to Point St. Mark Drive. The site is 1.85 hectares in area and is currently the Rideau Marina. The subject property is located in a primarily residential area. The applicant is proposing an 8 storey, 95-unit apartment building (see Exhibit B Conceptual Site Plan and Architectural Elevations). The applications propose to change the Official Plan designation of the site to High Density Residential and the zoning to a site specific Residential Type 3 (R3) zone. Amendments to the site specific Residential Type 3 zone are also requested to reduce the lot area, interior side yard, loading space, and underground parking vertical clearance requirements and to increase the maximum building height. In support of the applications, the applicant has submitted the following: Conceptual Site Plan; Floor Plans and Elevations; Planning Rationale; Cultural Heritage Impact Statement; Traffic Impact Study; Tree Inventory; Stage 1 / 2 Archaeological Assessment; letter from Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport; Phase I II Environmental Site Assessment; and, Serviceability Report. Anyone who attends the Planning Committee public meeting may present an oral submission, and/or provide a written submission on the proposed amendments. Also, any person may make written submissions at any time before City Council makes a decision on the applications. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a Public Meeting or make written submissions to the City of Kingston before the applications are approved, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the City of Kingston to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a Public Meeting or make written submissions to the City of Kingston before the by-laws are passed, the person or public body 3

4 REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE May 2, 13 - Page 4 - REPORT NO. PC may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Anyone wishing to be notified of Council s decision on the subject amendments must submit a written request to: Karen Fraser, Senior Planner The Corporation of the City of Kingston 6 Ontario Street KINGSTON, Ontario, K7L 2Z3 Planning Committee will consider a comprehensive report and recommendation from the Planning and Development Department, respecting the subject applications, at a future meeting. The Committee will make its recommendation to City Council at that meeting. The decision of City Council will be final unless appealed. All persons who made oral or written submissions, or have requested notification in writing, will be given written notice of the future meeting(s) of Planning Committee at which the subject applications will be considered. EXISTING POLICY/BY-LAW: The subject site is within the Rideau Community Planning Area and is designated Marina in the City of Kingston Official Plan (see Exhibit C - Existing Official Plan designation). Permitted uses in the Marina designation include existing docking or mooring facilities, marine services or repairs, marine fuel supply or effluent transfer facilities, vehicular or boat storage areas, the display or retailing of marine supplies, products and provisions including food and sundries as well as accommodations and restaurants that complement or support the marina use. The site has split zoning and is zoned Water-Area (P2) zone in Zoning By-Law No and the Tourist Commercial (CT) in Zoning By-Law No. -74 (see Exhibit D - Existing Zoning). The only uses permitted in the Water-Area (P2) zone are water related recreational uses and associated accessory buildings. The uses permitted in a the Tourist Commercial (CT) zone include an accessory dwelling house; accessory dwelling unit; convenience store; day nursery; home occupation; hotel; marina; motel; public use; rental cabin; restaurant; take-out restaurant. In accordance with By-Law No. -7, the site is subject to Site Plan Control. NOTICE PROVISIONS: Pursuant to the requirements of the Planning Act, a notice of the statutory Public Meeting was provided by advertisement in the form of a sign posted on the subject site days in advance of the Public Meeting. A Notice of Public Meeting regarding these applications was also sent by first class mail to all property owners within 1 metres of the subject property. There were 4

5 REPORT TO PLANNING COMMITTEE May 2, 13 - Page 5 - REPORT NO. PC approximately 75 property owners notified by mail. In addition, a courtesy notice was published in The Kingston Whig-Standard. At the time of the writing of this report, no inquiries or correspondence had been received. Any responses received will be addressed in the technical review and included in the comprehensive report to a future Planning Committee meeting. This report was made available to the public prior to the meeting. ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS: Any accessibility concerns will be identified in the comprehensive report to a future Planning Committee meeting. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: No financial implications are considered in this report. CONTACTS: Karen Fraser, Senior Planner, Development Approvals, , ext. 87 Marnie Venditti, Manager, Development Approvals, , ext 56 Grant C. Bain, Director, Planning & Development Department, , ext. 52 DEPARTMENTS/OTHERS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED: The applications have been circulated to a number of internal departments and external agencies for review and comment. The responses to the technical circulation will be addressed in the technical review and included in the comprehensive report to a future Planning Committee meeting. EXHIBITS ATTACHED: Exhibit A Key Map; Exhibit B Conceptual Site Plan and Architectural Elevations; Exhibit C Existing Official Plan designation; and, Exhibit D Existing Zoning. 5

6 DETAIL KEY MAP CONACHER DR HWY JOHN COUNTER BLVD Subject Lands 6 KENWOODS CIR POINT ST. MARK DR LORADEAN CRES LIMERIDGE DR MEDLEY CRT GORE RD BARKER DR HWY WINDFIELD CRES DALGLEISH AVE 80 2 RAILWAY ST DIVISION ST MONTREAL ST HWY GRENADIER DR Planning & Development a department of Sustainability & Growth PREPARED BY: J.Partridge DATE:March 25, 13 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KINGSTON PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT KEY MAP Applicant:Homestead Land Holdings Limited File Number: D & D Adrress: 48A Point St. Mark Drive Legal Description:PITTSBURGH CON EGCR PT LOT;13 PT BED CATARQUI RIVER AND; RP 13R477 PART 1 ARN: Meters Legend Subject Lands Disclaimer: This document is subject to copyright and may only be used for your personal, non -commercial use provided you keep intact the copyright notice. The City of Kingston assumes no respo nsibility for any errors, an d is n ot liable fo r any dam ag es of any kin d resu ltin g from th e u se of, or reliance on, the information contained in this document. The City of Kingston does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, concerning the accuracy, quality, likely results or reliability of the use of the information contained in this document. C 12 The Corporation of the City of Kingston.

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9 MONTREAL ST Subject Lands HWY RIDEAU ST HWY LEGEND AREA TO WHICH THIS SCHEDULE APPLIES EXISTING QUARRY SHOPPING CENTRE COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL VILLAGE CENTRE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR-1) HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL STUDY AREA INSTITUTION BUSINESS PARK INDUSTRIAL MARINA EPA OPEN SPACE RURAL URBAN BOUNDARY MAJOR ROAD LOCAL ROAD SPECIAL POLICY AREA Planning & Development a department of Sustainability & Growth PREPARED BY: J.Partridge DATE: March 25, 13 THE CORPORATION O F THE CIT Y O F KINGSTO N SCHEDULE 'A' TO BY-LAW Official Plan Amendment No. Applicant:Homestead Land Holdings Limited File Number: D & D Adrress: 48A Point St. Mark Drive Legal Description:PITTSBURGH CON EGCR PT LOT;13 PT BED CATARQUI RIVER AND; RP 13R477 PART 1 ARN: Legend: Official Plan Schedule RC-1, Rideau Community Land Use, City of Kingston Lands Subject to change from Residential & Marina to??? Certificate of Authentication This is Schedule 'A' to By-Law No. passed this day of Mayor Clerk

10 OS3 FP-1 OS OS R R R R R1-6 OS CT R R P2 R R R R D 63 KENWOODS CIR KENWOODS CIR KENWOODS CIR POINT ST. MARK DR 68 1 LORADEAN CRES LIMERIDGE DR GORE RD BARKER DR R1- R1-8 R1- R1-9 D MEDLEY CRT R3-11 R2-4 R1-7 R1-6 C-5 MEDLEY CRT CH-11 HWY R WINDFIELD CRES DALGLEISH AVE R R R5-5 OS-13 I OS R5-5 CH D R1 FIRESIDE CRT BONNY LANE GRENADIER DR I I CH- I-3 R1-4 OS R3-8 D 725 R3-13 P Planning & Development a department of Sustainability & Growth PREPARED BY: J.Partridge Date: March 25, 13 P.126 EPA THE COR POR AT ION O F T HE C IT Y O F KIN G STO N EXISTING ZONING Zoning By-Law: 8499, Map Zoning By-Law: -74, Map 4 Applicant:Homestead Land Holdings Limited File Number: D & D Adrress: 48A Point St. Mark Drive Legal Description:PITTSBURGH CON EGCR PT LOT;13 PT BED CATARQUI RIVER AND; RP 13R477 PART 1 ARN: SCALE Meters 1:6,000 OS3 Legend: R B ARRETT CRT R R3-5 Subject Lands Current Zone: P2 Zoning By-Law: 8499 Subject Lands Current Zone: CT Zoning By-Law: -74 R3-6-H OS-2 R3-6-H I FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY THIS IS AN OFFICE CONSOLIDATION. FOR ACCURATE REFERENCE THE ORIGINAL ZONING BY-LAW AND AMENDMENTS THERETO SHOULD BE CONSULTED AT 11 JOHN COUNTER BLVD