RECOMMENDATION:
That the site plan application by the York
Region District School Board to permit a new elementary school at 80 Alfred
Paterson Drive be approved,
subject to the following conditions:
1. THAT the Owner give a written undertaking to the Town that
it will construct the project in accordance with the approved plans;
2. THAT
the Owner submit and receive approval for a Landscape Plan, prepared by a
Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A. membership;
3. THAT the owner satisfy Town Departments including all
requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Department, and the Waste
Management Department;
4. THAT
the undertaking provide for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees and
recoveries, and submission of any required letters of credit to guarantee
compliance with Town requirements.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to provide
information pertaining to the proposed Alfred Paterson Drive Public School and
to recommend site plan approval.
BACKGROUND:
Property
The subject site is 2 hectares (4.9 acres) in
area and is located at the south west
corner of Bur Oak Avenue and Alfred Paterson Drive in the Greensborough
Community (Figure 1). The site is
currently vacant. New homes are under
construction to the north, south and east.
To the west is a future neighbourhood park. (Figures 2 & 3).
Proposal
The applicant is proposing construction of a
new 5,162 m2 (55,565 sq. ft.) two storey elementary school
containing 26 classrooms (Figures 4 & 5).
All vehicular access to the site will be from Alfred Paterson Drive
serving a bus loading area located directly in front
of the building and a separate car drop-off and pick-up area to the south. A total of 44 parking spaces will be provided with provision for an
additional 9 parking spaces to accommodate future portable classrooms.
Official Plan and Zoning
The subject property is designated “Urban
Residential” by the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and “Elementary School” by the
Greensborough Secondary Plan. The
property is zoned “Open Space Two (OS2)” by Zoning By-law 177-96. The proposal complies with all requirements
of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
OPTIONS/DISCUSSION:
The
subject school will be the first school constructed within the Greensborough
Community.
The
school building will be sited as close as possible to Bur Oak Avenue in order
to create a strong building edge along this street. The building will be clad in brick with contrasting architectural
block banding.
The
bus loading and drop-off/pick-up
facilities have been reviewed by the Town’s transportation staff and
found to be appropriate.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
No financial implications are to be considered
in this report.
BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:
All requirements of Town Departments and Public
Agencies will be incorporated into the final plans and site plan agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Figure 1 – Applicant/Agent + Location Map
Figure 2 – Area Context/Zoning
Figure 3 – Aerial Photograph
Figure 4 – Site Plan
Figure 5 – Elevations
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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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