Part 2 Secondary Plans Section 11 - Secondary Plans NOTE: Further review and updates to Secondary Plans will be considered separately, at a later date. Detailed review and updates to individual Secondary Plans may also be considered separately, at a later date (e.g. Downtown Secondary Plan, pending completion of Heritage Conservation District studies; Brooklin Secondary Plan, pending the completion of the Brooklin Study). General Amendments to Part 2 Secondary Plans Below are examples of amendments, of a technical nature, which are not included in the attached chart: Renumbering of sections listed in Secondary Plans, that cross-reference sections in Part 1 of the Whitby Official Plan, for consistency (e.g. Section 4.2 4.4; Section 4.5 4.6; etc.). Renumbering of sections listed in Secondary Plans, which cross-reference sections of the Durham Regional Official Plan, as amended, for consistency (e.g. Section 12 10A). Minor changes to policies, phrasing, and/or terminology for consistency with Part 1 of the Official Plan, or for additional clarification (e.g. LACAC municipal heritage committee; home occupation based business; public road allowance; fire halls emergency services facilities; development approval control process; etc.). Minor changes to names of Provincial Ministries (e.g. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry) or organizations (e.g. Whitby General Hospital Lakeridge Health Whitby; etc.). Minor changes for consistency with OPA 90 (e.g. Rossland / Garden Major Urban Central Area Secondary Plan; increased maximum building heights). Minor changes to, and/or deletion of, existing policies that are out of date. Relocation of certain existing policies which are more appropriately located within Secondary Plans. Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. Page 1
Specific Amendments to Part 2 Secondary Plans, affecting certain policies, as follows: 11.1 Port Whitby Community Secondary Plan: Heading NOTE: Refer to Official Plan Amendment 104 Port Whitby Community Secondary Plan replaced in its entirety, by Council-adopted OPA 104, June 26, 2016. 11.2 Lynde Shores Secondary Plan: Heading No specific Amendments at this time. No change. 11.3 Downtown Whitby Secondary Plan: Heading 11.3.2.5 The Secondary Plan Area incorporates two a Community Improvement Area as indicated in Section 6.3 of the Whitby Official Plan. Add the following as a new sentence at the end of Section 11.3.3.4: In addition, consideration shall also be given to the overall density and long term floor space index targets in Section 4.3.3.3.3.3. 11.3.3.2 The Secondary Plan Area boundary shown on Schedule H coincides with the Downtown Whitby Major Central Area boundary shown Consistent with revisions to Schedule E regarding only one Downtown Whitby Community Improvement Area. Conforms to the Durham Regional Official Plan. Deleted to be consistent with revisions made to Schedule A Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. Page 2
on Schedule A. Land Use regarding Central Area boundary. Renumber subsequent sections accordingly. 11.3.6.6 Notwithstanding the provisions of the Low Density Residential designation for the lots fronting onto Brock Street South between Ontario Street and St. John Street, conversion of single detached dwellings to limited personal service and office uses may be permitted subject to zoning. Superseded by Section 4.4.3.1. c). 11.4 Rossland/Garden Urban Central Area: Heading Add the following at the end of the sentence in Section 11.4.3.2:, and in particular the overall density and long term floor space index targets in Section 4.3.3.4.4.2. 11.4.6.4 Medium Density Residential areas shall be developed at densities between 30 and 65 units per net hectare and up to a maximum height of four (4) 4 storeys. Any Medium Density Residential units having frontage on Kenneth Hobbs Avenue may be permitted to convert to mixed commercial/residential use, subject to the inclusion of appropriate provisions in the Zoning By-law. In the case of the 10 hectare parcel at the southwest corner of Dryden Boulevard and Garden Street, a mix of single, semi-detached and street townhouses is permitted. Conforms to the Durham Reginal Official Plan. Parcel has been developed. Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. Page 3
11.4.9.3 Midway between Brock and Garden Streets, a planned north-south collector road Civic Centre Drive shall function as a main street for the Major Central Area. Notwithstanding Section 8.1.3.4 of this Plan to the contrary, this road shall have a 30 metre right-of-way, providing access to both the multiple uses of the core area, as well as linking Rossland Road and the proposed east-west arterial. The potential to create a new 'main street', along Rossland Road between Brock Street and Garden Street, should be explored to recognize and build upon the strong institutional presence and profile of the area, which is the site of Provincial offices, the Region of Durham headquarters, the Whitby Town Hall and the Whitby Civic Recreation Centre. Add the following new sentence at the end of Section11.4.10.3.2: In addition, consideration shall also be given to the policies of Section 4.2.3 and Section 6.2. 11.4.10.5.1 The following building design criteria are provided for all buildings in the core area: Relocation of Section 4.13.7.6.2.c) iv) from OPA 90, to replace existing Section 11.4.9.3. Relocated a portion of Section 4.13.7.6.2.c) ii). a) maximum height for high density residential, commercial and mixed use buildings shall be up to 12 18 storeys; 11.4.10.5.1 c) within the core area and along arterial roads, off-street parking areas shall be encouraged to located at the rear of buildings, where possible, in order to achieve continuous street facades and high quality Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. Page 4
streetscape; and Add the following new Section11.4.10.5.2: 11.4.10.5.2 In recognition of the significant grades at the northeast corner of Brock and Rossland, it is recognized that locating buildings close to the street edge may not be feasible. Every effort should be made to connect the street edge to the proposed buildings with attractive landscaping, walkways and other features that complement the pedestrian realm. Relocated from Section 4.13.7.6.2.c) iii) with minor changes. 11.5 Brooklin Community Secondary Plan: Heading NOTE: Refer to Brooklin Secondary Plan and Transportation Master Plan Study. Further updates to Brooklin Community Secondary Plan will be considered, by future Amendment, as part of that Study Secondary Plan required for Future Urban Development Areas #2 and #5. 11.6 Macedonian Village Secondary Plan Heading No specific Amendments at this time. No change. 11.7 Hamlet of Ashburn Secondary Plan: Heading 11.7.7.2 Ashburn Road is designated as a Type B Arterial Road south of Myrtle Road and a Collector Road north of Myrtle Road on Schedule D Consistent with revisions to Schedule D Transportation. 11.8 Brock/Taunton Major Central Area Secondary Plan: Heading Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. Page 5
Add the following at the end of the sentence in Section 11.8.3.2:, and in particular the overall density and long term floor space index targets in Section 4.3.3.3.4.2. 11.8.3.7 New Aautomobile service stations and gas bars are not may be permitted within the Major Central Area in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.4.3.3 of this Plan. 11.8.4.9 The minimum building height shall generally be two (2) 2 storeys and the maximum building height shall be eight (8) 18 storeys. Buildings located in proximity to the arterial roads shall be encouraged to be multistorey, up to a maximum of eight (8) storeys 11.8.4.11 The Crawforth House heritage building indicated with a D Building Eligible for Heritage Designation symbol on Schedule N shall be subject to the policies and provisions of Section 4.3.2.3 and Section 6.1 of the Official Plan. 11.8.5.5 The minimum building height shall should generally be two 2 storeys and the maximum building height shall be eight (8) 18 storeys. Buildings that have a height greater than 8 storeys shall generally be located in proximity to Brock Street or Taunton Road. New non-residential buildings that are greater than 500 square metres in gross floor area shall have a minimum height of 2 storeys. Maximum building heights shall only be permitted where buildings are located in proximity to the arterial roads. Conforms to the Durham Regional Official Plan. Commemorative marker is in place for the demolished Crawforth House heritage building. Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. Page 6
Add the following new Section 11.8.6.2, and renumber subsequent Sections accordingly: 11.8.6.2 In addition to the uses permitted in Section 11.8.6.1, residential uses are also permitted within the Institutional/Corporate Office designation in the form of multi-unit buildings that have a minimum height of 6 storeys and a maximum height of 10 storeys. Add the following new Section 11.8.7.3, and renumber subsequent Sections accordingly: 11.8.7.3 The minimum height for new high density residential shall be 6 storeys and the maximum building height shall be 18 storeys. Buildings that have a height greater than 8 storeys shall generally be located within proximity to Brock Street or Taunton Road. Add the following new sentence at the end of Section 11.8.12.10: It is the long term intent that the majority of the parking spaces in the Central Area be included within structured parking garages or underground. In this regard, a long term parking strategy for the area which takes into account the phasing of development should be prepared. 11.8.14.7 Maximum building heights for individual sites shall be determined through the zoning development control process. A minimum building height of two (2) 2 storeys shall generally be required encouraged for all residential, mixed use and, where appropriate, commercial development Relocated from Section 4.13.7.2.1 a) Renumber subsequent Sections accordingly. Relocate a portion of Section 4.13.7.2.2 a) Renumber subsequent Sections accordingly. Relocate Section 4.13.7.2.2 a) ii) Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. Page 7
situated along arterial roads. Building heights shall generally be restricted to a maximum of eight (8) 18 storeys for high density residential, commercial and mixed use buildings. 11.9 Thickson/Taunton Community Central Area Secondary Plan: Heading 11.9.4.6 The minimum building height shall generally be two (2) 2 storeys and the maximum building height shall be six (6) 6 storeys. Maximum building heights shall only be permitted where buildings are located in proximity to the arterial roads. Increased building heights along the Taunton Road Intensification Corridor may be considered in accordance with Section 4.2.7. 11.9.5.6 The minimum building height shall generally be two (2) 2 storeys and the maximum building height shall be six (6) 6 storeys. Maximum building heights shall only be permitted where buildings are located in proximity to the arterial roads. Increased building heights along the Taunton Road Intensification Corridor may be considered in accordance with Section 4.2.7. Add the following new sentence to the end of Section 11.9.12.5: Increased building heights along the Taunton Road Intensification Corridor may be considered in accordance with Section 4.2.7. 11.10 Taunton North Community Secondary Plan: Heading Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. Page 8
11.10.3.2 Schedule P provides the detailed land use designation for the Secondary Plan Area. The land use designations include Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, Institutional, High School, Special Purpose Commercial, General Industrial, Prestige Industrial, Hazard Lands, Environmental Protection/Conservation Lands, Special Policy Area, Parks and Major Open Space. Many of these designations have been further refined through provision of a number following the designation. The number refers to policies in the Secondary Plan that must be read in conjunction with the designation. 11.10.8.9.2 Lands that are designated Low Density Residential 2 are currently developed with single detached houses that are privately serviced. The permitted uses shall be single detached houses on existing lots of record those listed in Section 4.4.3.5 of this Plan. Home based businesses occupations may be permitted subject to the provisions of Section 4.2.3.1 4.4.3.1 d) of this Plan. Due to servicing constraints in this area, further intensification of this area shall not be permitted and ppreservation of the character of the existing residential development located within the Robmar subdivision shall be encouraged. Further intensification may be considered subject to the applicable policies of Section 4.2 and other relevant policies of this Plan. If municipal services are provided to this area, then Council shall review this policy. Add the following sentence to the end of Section 11.10.8.9.6: Consistent with redesignating lands as Residential and FUDA 5 on Schedule A Land Use. Revised, as municipal services are now available. Increased building heights along the Taunton Road Intensification Corridor Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. Page 9
may be considered in accordance with Section 4.2.7. Delete Section 11.10.10 Prestige Industrial in its entirety. Lands are proposed to be redesignated as Residential and FUDA #5 on Schedule A Land Use. Renumber subsequent Sections accordingly. 11.11 Oak Ridges Moraine Secondary Plan: 11.11.8.1 a) Severance, from a rural lot, of a farm retirement lot or a lot for a residence surplus to a farming operation. The maximum permitted is a cumulative total of one such severance for each rural lot. All consents granted on or after January 1, 1994 are included in the calculation of the cumulative total. This policy applies, whether the transaction takes the form of a conveyance, a lease for twenty-one years or more, or a mortgage. Consistent with Provincial Policy Statement 2014. Consistent with Durham Regional 9A.2.1. 11.12 West Whitby Secondary Plan: No specific Amendments at this time. No change. Amendments to policies are shown as additions in green font and deletions in blue strikethrough font. 10 Page
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