3.             ZONING - PART OF 1145 OLD CARP ROAD

 

ZONAGE - PARTIE DU 1145 CHEMIN OLD CARP

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

 

(This application is subject to Bill 51)

 

That Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of 1145 Old Carp Road from Rural Countryside Zone (RU) to Rural Commercial Zone Subzone 2, Exception [403r] (RC2 [403r]) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

2.         Approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Bylaw 74-79 to change the zoning of part of 1145 Old Carp Road from Estate Residential Zone (ER) to Rural Commercial Exception Zone, (C-r) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

 

RecommandationS du Comité

 

(Cette demande est assujettie au projet de loi 51)

 

Que le Conseil:

 

1.         approuve une modification au Règlement de zonage no 2008-250 afin de changer le zonage d’une partie du 1145, chemin Old Carp de Zone d’espace rural (RU) à Zone de commerces ruraux, sous-zone 2, assortie d’une exception [403r] (RC2 [403r]), comme le montre le document 1 et l’explique le document 2.

 

2.         approuve une modification au Règlement de zonage no 74-79 de l’ancienne Ville de Kanata afin de changer le zonage d’une partie du 1145, chemin Old Carp, de Zone de domaines résidentiels (ER) à Zone de commerces ruraux assortie d’une exception (C-r), comme le montre le document 1 et l’explique le document 2.

 

 

Documentation

 

1.      Deputy City Manager's report Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability dated 12 November 2008 (ACS2008-ICS-PLA-0234).


Report to/Rapport au :

 

Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee

Comité de

 

and Council / et au Conseil

 

12 November 2008 / le 12 novembre 2008

 

Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager

Directrice municipal adjointe

Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability

Services d’infrastructure et Viabilité des collectivités

 

Contact Person/Personne Ressource : Grant Lindsay, Manager / Gestionnaire, Development Approvals / Approbation des demandes d'aménagement

(613) 580-2424, 13242  Grant.Lindsay@ottawa.ca

 

West Carleton-March (5)

Ref N°: ACS2008-ICS-PLA-0234

 

 

SUBJECT:

ZONING - Part of 1145 Old carp Road (FILE NO. D02-02-08-0112)

 

 

OBJET :

ZONAGE - partie du 1145 chemin old carp

 

 

REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council:

 

1.         Approve an amendment to By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of 1145 Old Carp Road from Rural Countryside Zone (RU) to Rural Commercial Zone Subzone 2, Exception [403r] (RC2 [403r]) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

2.         Approve an amendment to the former City of Kanata Bylaw 74-79 to change the zoning of part of 1145 Old Carp Road from Estate Residential Zone (ER) to Rural Commercial Exception Zone, (C-r) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

 

RECOMMANDATIONS DU RAPPORT

 

Que le Comité de l’agriculture et des affaires rurales recommande au Conseil :

 

1.         d’approuver une modification au Règlement de zonage no 2008-250 afin de changer le zonage d’une partie du 1145, chemin Old Carp de Zone d’espace rural (RU) à Zone de commerces ruraux, sous-zone 2, assortie d’une exception [403r] (RC2 [403r]), comme le montre le document 1 et l’explique le document 2.

 

2.         d’approuver une modification au Règlement de zonage no 74-79 de l’ancienne Ville de Kanata afin de changer le zonage d’une partie du 1145, chemin Old Carp, de Zone de domaines résidentiels (ER) à Zone de commerces ruraux assortie d’une exception (C-r), comme le montre le document 1 et l’explique le document 2.

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The subject lands affected by this application are a small portion of 1145 Old Carp Road, which is located on the north side of Old Carp Road, immediately west of March Road.   The affected portion of the property is a nine-metre wide strip of land along the easterly lot line of the property, abutting 1101 Old Carp Road.

 

The entire subject property has a site area of seven hectares and is currently vacant. The portion of the site affected by the application for rezoning is approximately nine metres wide and 0.06 hectares in area.  Immediately to the east of the site is a dental clinic, while to the west are detached rural dwellings. The Morgan’s Grant stormwater pond and subdivision lie to the south, while to the north is rural land.

 

Existing Zoning

 

The site is currently zoned Rural Countryside Zone (Ru) under Zoning By-law 2008-250, which permits a range of rural-based land uses including detached dwelling, agricultural use, animal hospital, forestry operation and kennel.

 

The site is currently zoned Estate Residential Zone (ER) under the former City of Kanata Bylaw 74-79, which permits a detached dwelling and agricultural uses.

 

Purpose of Zoning By-law Amendment

 

The applicant has submitted a concurrent consent application to the Committee of Adjustment for a lot line adjustment, in order to convey the nine-metre strip along the easterly boundary to the abutting property at 1101 Old Carp Road, which is occupied by the dental clinic. The owner of the dental clinic obtained Site Plan Control Approval for the clinic in October 2007, with the access to be located along the westerly property line. The owner now wishes to acquire the additional land in order to realign the access driveway several metres to the west of the previously approved location, onto the subject lands. The realignment of the driveway enables the owner to retain three mature coniferous trees along the lot line.  The site-specific Rural Commercial Zone affecting 1101 Old Carp Road permits a clinic as the only permitted use.


The purpose of this rezoning application is to apply that same zoning to the nine-metre wide strip of land being conveyed to the dental clinic property. The existing zoning would remain in effect for the remainder of the property.

 

An application for a minor Site Plan Control Approval amendment would be required to reflect the addition of lands to the site and the realignment of the driveway. The proposed realignment of the driveway improves vehicular access to the site, provides additional buffer space along the westerly lot line, and allows the retention of three mature coniferous trees.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Official Plan

 

The subject site is designated as "General Rural Area" in the Official Plan. This designation permits a variety of land uses that are appropriate for the rural area, including rural housing, commercial development, small industries and farms. The intent of the designation is to accommodate land uses that are appropriate for a rural location.

 

The property is subject to the policies within Section 3.7.2 of the Official Plan, to determine whether the proposed use would not be better located in a village or the urban area.  Staff must also consider whether the change of use will interfere in the potential for urban boundary expansion and the proper functioning of the local road network, that potential impacts will not limit neighbouring agricultural uses, and that the proposed use can be sustained on private services.

 

Planning Rationale:

 

The subject application has been evaluated with regard to the provisions of the Official Plan, and all applicable policies have been satisfied. In order to obtain a zoning amendment for the proposed rural commercial use, the applicant must address the considerations and criteria set forth in Sections 3.7.2 of the Official Plan.  The primary criteria are as follows:

 

a)      The use would not be better located in a village or urban area.

 

b)      Volume and pattern of traffic anticipated from the development will not interfere with the local road network.

 

c)      Potential adverse impacts from lighting, noise, dust, odour or traffic are minimized.

 

d)      Possible impact on neighbouring agricultural uses is minimized.

 

e)      The development is in keeping with the surrounding rural character.

 

A site-specific Zoning By-law amendment application to permit a clinic on the abutting property was approved in 2007. 


The proposed development was evaluated with respect to the criteria listed above, and was found to be consistent with all Official Plan policies: the proposal was consistent with the small-scale/low density development that is characteristic of rural areas, the location was favourable for rural commercial development as it was adjacent to another small-scale clinic on March Road, and was located at the intersection of two major roads.

 

Due to the limited size of the clinic, there were no concerns associated with traffic generation for the initial proposal. The site location, at the intersection of two major roads, was considered to be appropriate for rural commercial development. The intersection of March Road and Old Carp Road will be widened and upgraded in the near future, and the current request for rezoning and lot line adjustment to add nine metres to the Old Carp Road frontage will allow the clinic’s access to be located farther from the intersection of March Road, improving traffic flow. 

 

The proposed rezoning will have no impact on adjacent landowners. The abutting lands to the north and west are currently vacant, and the proposed rezoning to allow relocation of the clinic’s driveway will have no impact on any agricultural operations or surrounding lands. The requested amendment would rezone the nine-metre wide strip of land to the site-specific Rural Commercial Zone affecting the abutting property occupied by the clinic.

 

Details of Changes to By-law 2008-250

 

To change the zoning of the easterly portion of 1145 Old Carp Road from Rural Countryside Zone (RU) to Rural Commercial Zone Subzone 2, Exception [403r] (RC2 [403r]) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

The exception specifies a medical facility as the only permitted use. Site-specific zone provisions affecting lot width, yard setbacks, and driveway width reflect the lot size and site layout. 

 

Details of Changes to the former City of Kanata Bylaw 74-79

 

To change the zoning of the easterly portion of 1145 Old Carp Road from Estate Residential Zone (ER) to Rural Commercial Exception Zone, (C-r) as shown in Document 1 and as detailed in Document 2.

 

The exception specifies a clinic as the only permitted use. Site-specific zone provisions, such as lot frontage, yard setbacks, and driveway width reflect the lot size and site layout. 

 

Conclusion

 

Department staff support the requested amendment because there is no anticipated impact on the neighbouring properties, and the proposed development complies with all Official Plan policies of the General Rural Area, which encourage various types of rural development.


 

CONSULTATION

 

Notice of this application was carried out in accordance with the City's Public Notification and Consultation Policy. One resident of Old Carp Road expressed opposition to the application, but did not outline the nature of their concern. The Ward Councillor is aware of this application and the staff recommendation.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

 

N/A

 

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE STATUS

 

The application was processed by the "On Time Decision Date" established for the processing of Zoning By-law amendments.

 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 

Document 1      Location Map

Document 2      Details of Recommended zoning

Document 3      Revised Site Plan

 

DISPOSITION

 

City Clerk’s Branch, Council and Committee Services to notify the applicant (William Henry, 2487 Sixth Line Road, Dunrobin, Ontario K0A 1T0), owner (Lois Bidgood, 1150 Old Carp Road, Kanata, Ontario K2K 1X7), OttawaScene.com, 174 Colonnade Road, Ottawa, ON, K2E 7J5, Ghislain Lamarche, Program Manager, Assessment, Financial Services Branch (Mail Code:  26-76) of City Council’s decision.

 

Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability Department to prepare the implementing by-law, forward to Legal Services Branch and undertake the statutory notification.

 

Legal Services Branch to forward the implementing by-law to City Council


LOCATION MAP                                                                                                  DOCUMENT 1

 


DETAILS OF RECOMMENDED ZONING                                                       DOCUMENT 2

 

Proposed changes to By-law 2008-250

 

 

1.         The lands shown as Area A on Document 1 zoned RU in By-law 2008-250 are rezoned to RC2 [403r].

 

 

Proposed changes to former City of Kanata By-law 74-79

 

 

1.         The lands shown as Area A on Document 1 zoned ER in By-law 74-79 are rezoned to C‑r.

 

 


REVISED SITE PLAN                                                                                                       DOCUMENT 3