4. ZONING - 5705 FOURTH LINE ROAD ZONAGE - 5705, CHEMIN FOURTH LINE |
Committee Recommendation
(This application is subject to Bill 51)
That Council approve an amendment to the
Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 5705 Fourth Line Road from
Agricultural Subzone 2 (AG2) to Agricultural Subzone 6 (AG6), as shown in
Document 1.
Recommandation du Comité
(Cette
demande est assujettie au Règlement 51)
Que le Conseil approuve une modification au Règlement de zonage 2008-250
afin de changer la désignation de zonage du 5705, chemin Fourth Line de Zone
agricole, sous-zone 2 (AG2), à Zone agricole, sous-zone 6 (AG6), comme il est
indiqué dans le document 1.
Documentation
1.
Deputy
City Manager's report Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability
dated 4 September 2009 (ACS2009-ICS-PGM-0148).
Report to/Rapport au:
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
Comité d'agriculture et des questions rurales
and Council / et au Conseil
04 September 2009 / le 04 septembre 2009
Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager /
Directrice municipale adjointe,
Infrastructure Services and Community
Sustainability/
Services d’infrastructure et Viabilité des collectivités
Contact
Person/Personne-ressource : Derrick Moodie, Manager/Gestionnaire,
Development Review, Rural/Approbation des demandes d'aménagement,
Planning and
Growth Management/Urbanisme et Gestion de la croissance
(613)
580-2424, 15134, Derrick.moodie@ottawa.ca
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REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That the recommend Council approve an amendment to the
Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of 5705 Fourth Line Road from
Agricultural Subzone 2 (AG2) to Agricultural Subzone 6 (AG6), as shown in
Document 1.
RECOMMANDATION DU
RAPPORT
Que le Comité de recommande au Conseil
d’approuver une modification au Règlement de zonage 2008-250 afin de changer la
désignation de zonage du 5705, chemin Fourth Line de Zone agricole, sous-zone 2
(AG2), à Zone agricole, sous-zone 6 (AG6), comme il est indiqué dans le
document 1.
BACKGROUND
The subject parcel, 5705 Fourth Line Road, is located in
an agricultural area, north of Century Road and east of Fourth Line Road.
The rezoning
is required to fulfill a condition of the Committee of Adjustment decision to
sever a 0.68-hectare parcel containing a dwelling and outbuilding made surplus
through farm consolidation.
The existing zoning of the severed and retained
properties is Agricultural Subzone 2 (AG2). The existing zone contemplates
Agricultural uses and sets minimum zone provisions related to agricultural
uses. The minimum lot size to permit Agricultural use of a property is 18
hectares. Agricultural uses are not permitted on new lots less than 18 hectares
in size. For uses other than Agriculture, Forestry, Equestrian Establishment
and Kennel the minimum lot area is 0.4 hectares.
DISCUSSION
The parcel is designated Agricultural Resource in the Official Plan. The policies permit severance of a dwelling and immediately adjacent outbuildings made surplus through farm consolidation, provided the vacant agricultural parcel is rezoned to prohibit any residential use.
The Committee of Adjustment in granting the severance of the dwelling and immediately adjacent outbuildings, has required, in accordance with the Official Plan, the severed and retained lands to be rezoned, prior to finalization of the consent. The proposed zoning therefore implements the intent of the Official Plan.
Severed Parcel –5725 Fourth Line Road – to remain Agricultural Subzone 2 (AG2)
With an area of 0.68 hectares, agricultural uses are not permitted on the severed lot.
Retained Parcel – 5705 Fourth Line Road – to be rezoned to Agricultural Subzone 6 (AG6).
In
accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement and the Official Plan, the
Committee of Adjustment required that the retained vacant farmland be rezoned
to prohibit future residential dwellings.
The
Zoning By-law sets up specific zones that prohibit residential uses for these
circumstances, depending on the area and frontage associated with the final
parcel configuration. In this case the
retained parcel is approximately 19.3 hectares in area and has a lot width of
113 metres.
The proposal is to rezone the retained parcel to Agricultural Subzone 6 (AG6). The Agricultural Subzone 6 (AG6) zone prohibits residential uses and sets a minimum lot area of 18 hectares. The standard Agricultural Subzone 6 (AG6) zone requires a 60-metre minimum lot width. As such the Agricultural Subzone 6 (AG6) is appropriate for the retained parcel.
Private individual services, well and septic exist on the severed parcel. No servicing exists on the retained parcel.
The rezoning supports the agricultural community,
permitting a farmer to dispose of a dwelling surplus to his operation, while
protecting and preserving the agricultural use of the retained lands, by
prohibiting future dwellings to be constructed thereon.
CONSULTATION
Notice of this application was carried out in accordance with the City's Public Notification and Consultation Policy. The Ward Councillor is aware of this application and the staff recommendation. The City did not receive any negative comments or opposition to this application.
There are no legal/risk management implications associated with this report. Approval of this recommendation will satisfy one of the standard conditions established by the Committee of Adjustment for severances related to farmland.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
This application was processed by the "On Time Decision Date" established for the processing of Zoning By-law amendment applications.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Document 1 - Location Map
City Clerk and Legal Services Branch, Legislative Services to notify the owner, applicant, OttawaScene.com, 174 Colonnade Road, Unit #33, Ottawa, ON K2E 7J5, Ghislain Lamarche, Program Manager, Assessment, Financial Services Branch (Mail Code: 26-76) of City Council’s decision.
Planning and Growth Management Department to prepare the implementing by-law, forward to Legal Services and undertake the statutory notification.
Legal Services to forward the implementing by-law to City Council.