RECOMMENDATION:
That
a Public Meeting be held to consider Zoning By-law Amendment application
ZA.04-015117 submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd, with respect to lot coverage and mix of
housing types, within Phase 5 and Phase
6 of the Villages of Fairtree community at the northeast corner of Markham Road
and Steeles Avenue.
PURPOSE:
The
purpose of this report is to provide preliminary information regarding a zoning
amendment application, with respect to lot coverage and mix of housing types, for lands
within Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Villages of
Fairtree community, and to recommend that a statutory public meeting
be held.
BACKGROUND:
Subject lands and area context
The subject lands are within registered
plan 65M-3740 (part of Phase 5) and the remaining unregistered lands (proposed
Phase 6) within plan of subdivision 19T-95030, which is located at the
northeast corner of Markham
Road and Steeles Avenue. The subject lands are specifically located on
the east side of Markham Road, in the area of Denison
Street (Figure 1).
Surrounding land uses consist of a
drainage channel and stormwater ponds to the north and northeast,
single-detached lots within Phase 5 to the east and south, and low density
residential development currently under construction to the west (Figures 2 and
3).
Plan of subdivision 19T-95030 for the Villages
of Fairtree community was draft approved in 1998, with an implementing by-law
approved in 1999 and amended in 2001, 2002 and 2003. The approved Draft Plan contains 1,275 residential
units, comprising a mix of single-detached, semi-detached, street townhouse and
medium density units. The Plan also
includes commercial blocks, two school blocks and parkland. The phasing plan for the Villages of
Fairtree community is shown in Figure 4.
Phases 1 through 4 are currently developed or under construction, and
Phase 5 has been registered. The remainder of the subdivision lands are proposed to be
registered as Phase 6.
Proposal is to increase the maximum lot
coverage for semi-detached lots, and to change the mix of attached and linked
semi-detached dwellings in Phase 6
The
proposed zoning by-law amendment would increase the coverage for semi-detached
lots in Phase 5 and 6 from 40% to 45%, and adjust the mix of attached and
linked semi-detached dwellings in Phase 6.
Proposal to increase lot coverage would
not affect required setbacks
An increase
in the maximum lot coverage from 40% to 45% for the Fourth
Density–Semi-detached Residential (RSD4) and Fifth Density–Semi-detached
Residential (RSD5) zones within Phases 5 and 6 is requested. The applicant has indicated that this
increase in lot coverage does not require any reductions in the minimum
required front, side or rear yards for the RSD4 and RSD5 zones in the zoning
by-law.
A
Hold (H) provision, pending water allocation, will remain in effect on 28 lots
in the northwest corner of Phase 6.
Public meeting should be held
It is recommended that a public meeting be held to obtain public input
on this application.
CONCERNS/ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED:
No concerns have been raised to date.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
There are
no financial implications for the Town in this report.
BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
This application has been
circulated to Town departments.
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Valerie Shuttleworth, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning & Urban Design
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Jim
Baird, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Development Services
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Document:
Q:\Development\Planning\Appl\Zoning\04 015117 Forest Bay Homes\Preliminary DSC Report
ATTACHMENTS:
Figure 1: Location Map
Figure 2: Area Context/Zoning
Figure 3: Air Photo
Figure 4: Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-95030
APPLICANT/AGENT: Dave de Sylva Tel:
905-946-1444
Forest
Bay Homes Ltd. Fax:
905-479-2934
FIGURE 1: LOCATION MAP
