|
1. ZONING - 1565 DUNNING ROAD ZONAGE - 1565, CHEMIN DUNNING |
Committee
Recommendations
That Council:
1. Approve an amendment to the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning at 1565 Dunning Road to permit the use of an existing accessory structure as a main freestanding structure for a temporary period of one year, as detailed in Document 2; and
2. Approve an amendment to the former City
of Cumberland Rural Zoning By-law to change the zoning at 1565 Dunning Road to
permit the use of an existing accessory structure as a main freestanding
structure for a temporary period of one year, as detailed in Document 2.
Recommandations du comité
Que le Conseil :
1.
approuve
une modification au Règlement de zonage de la Ville d’Ottawa afin de changer la
désignation de zonage du 1565, chemin Dunning en vue de permettre l’utilisation
d’une structure accessoire existante à titre de structure principale
indépendante pour une période temporaire d’un an, comme il est expliqué en
détail dans le Document 2; et
2.
approuve
une modification au Règlement de zonage rural de l’ancienne Ville de
Cumberland afin de changer la désignation de zonage du 1565, chemin Dunning en
vue de permettre l’utilisation d’une structure accessoire existante à titre de
structure principale indépendante pour une période temporaire d’un an, comme il
est expliqué en détail dans le Document 2.
Documentation
1. Deputy City Manager, Planning, Transit
and the Environment report dated 21 June 2008 (ACS2008-PTE-PLA-0161).
Report to/Rapport au :
Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Committee
Comité d'agriculture et des questions
rurales
and Council / et au Conseil
21 July 2008 / le 21 juillet 2008
Submitted by/Soumis par : Nancy Schepers, Deputy City Manager
Directrice municipale adjointe
Planning, Transit and the Environment
Urbanisme, Transport en commun et
Environnement
Contact Person/Personne ressource : Karen Currie, Manager/Gestionnaire,
Development Approvals/Approbation des demandes d'aménagement, Planning
Branch/Direction de l’urbanisme
(613) 580-2424, 28310
Karen.Currie@ottawa.ca
|
SUBJECT: |
|
|
|
|
|
OBJET : |
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That the Agriculture and Rural
Affairs Committee recommend Council:
1. Approve an amendment to the City of Ottawa Zoning By-law to change the zoning at 1565 Dunning Road to permit the use of an existing accessory structure as a main freestanding structure for a temporary period of one year, as detailed in Document 2; and
2. Approve
an amendment to the former City of Cumberland Rural Zoning By-law to change the
zoning at 1565 Dunning Road to permit the use of an existing accessory
structure as a main freestanding structure for a temporary period of one year,
as detailed in Document 2.
RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT
Que le Comité de l’agriculture et des affaires
rurales recommande au Conseil :
1. d’approuver
une modification au Règlement de zonage de la Ville d’Ottawa afin de changer la
désignation de zonage du 1565, chemin Dunning en vue de permettre l’utilisation
d’une structure accessoire existante à titre de structure principale
indépendante pour une période temporaire d’un an, comme il est expliqué en
détail dans le Document 2; et
2. d’approuver
une modification au Règlement de zonage rural de l’ancienne Ville de
Cumberland afin de changer la désignation de zonage du 1565, chemin Dunning en
vue de permettre l’utilisation d’une structure accessoire existante à titre de
structure principale indépendante pour une période temporaire d’un an, comme il
est expliqué en détail dans le Document 2.
BACKGROUND
The subject property, 1565 Dunning Road, is located on the east side of Dunning Road and south of Wilhaven Drive, as shown in Document 1. Rural residential lots exist to the west and south of the subject lands. Directly north and east of the subject lands, agricultural lands exist. The site has a frontage of approximately 123 metres on Dunning Road and contains an area of 2.84 hectares. A 140 square metre structure for storage purposes and a workshop currently occupies the site.
Purpose of Zoning Amendment
The purpose of the Zoning By-law amendment is to establish a temporary use provision to enable a freestanding garage/workshop to be retained on an otherwise vacant lot, as per a condition of severance approval. The structure is considered ‘accessory’ to the existing residential use at 1583 Dunning Road. However, as part of the severance process, the existing accessory structure has become separated from the residential use and will be the only use present on the subject land. As the subject land is not currently devoted to a permitted principal use, an ‘accessory’ structure is not permitted. The applicants’ intent is to rebuild a house on the severed lot within a year, and at such a time the accessory structure will become compliant with the Zoning By-law. In the interim, the existing structure requires a Zoning By-law amendment for a temporary period to permit its existence.
City of Ottawa Zoning By-law
The lands are zoned
“Agriculture Subzone 3” (AG3). The
permitted main uses are an agricultural use, an equestrian establishment or
forestry on a minimum lot area of 10 hectares with a minimum lot frontage of 60
metres. The requested zoning relative
to this proposal is to provide an exception to the Agriculture Zone to permit
the freestanding structure to exist temporarily, for a period of one year.
Former City of Cumberland Rural Zoning By-Law
According to the former City of Cumberland Rural Zoning By-law, the zone for 1565 Dunning Road is “Agriculture Zone” (AGR). This zoning permits a single detached dwelling, a kennel, a private stable, a public stable, a veterinary establishment, or a day nursery‑licensed.
DISCUSSION
Provincial Policy Statement
The subject land is within
a prime agricultural area. In prime
agricultural areas permitted uses and activities are limited to agricultural
uses and agriculture-related uses.
Agriculture-related uses are those that are farm-related commercial and
farm-related industrial uses that are small in scale and directly related to
the farm operation and are required in close proximity to the farm
operation. Any proposed use shall be
compatible with agriculture, and shall not hinder, surrounding agricultural
operations.
Official Plan
According to the Official Plan, the subject land is designated “Agricultural Resource Area”. This designation is intended to protect the major areas of agricultural production and other lands suitable for agriculture from loss to other uses. It also ensures that uses that would result in conflicts with agricultural operations are not established in productive farming areas. As well, all development, including Zoning Amendments for new development, must comply with the Minimum Distance Separation formulae, as amended from time to time.
Analysis
The proposed use, a freestanding structure for private storage and a private workshop that is being considered under this Zoning By-law amendment meets the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and the Official Plan. It is a type of use that will not impede surrounding agricultural operations when in proximity to farm operations. The Minimum Distance Separation formulae, as is outlined in the Official Plan policies, will not have to apply in this situation, as the proposed use is an existing situation and not considered to be a new development.
The Zoning By-law amendment
proposal for 1565 Dunning Road with the existing structure is considered
appropriate as long as the amendment is for a temporary period. If a permitted main use under the dominant
zone is not introduced within one year of the passing of the enabling By‑laws,
the structure for storage and private workshop will become non-compliant. A large shed or structure remaining on an
otherwise vacant site introduces the likelihood that inappropriate uses,
considered incompatible to the surrounding pattern of development, may be
established. As the owners have
expressed the intent to construct a permitted main use of the dominant zone
within a year, permitting a temporary use that will allow the continuance of
the existing structure is considered appropriate.
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.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
N/A
APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE STATUS
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
Document 2 Details of Recommended Zoning
DISPOSITION
City Clerk’s Branch, Council and Committee Services to notify the owner, Deborah McCauley and André D'Aoust, 1583 Dunning Road, Cumberland ON K4C 1L4, 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, Transit and the Environment 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
Zoning
changes to City of Ottawa Zoning By-law Number 2008-250:
The property known municipally as 1565 Dunning Road is to be rezoned from “Agriculture Subzone 3” (AG3) to “Agriculture Subzone 3 – Exception X” (AG3 – XXX).
Additional Permitted Use:
- An existing freestanding structure, for private storage and a private workshop.
Additional Zoning Provisions:
- The existing freestanding structure is permitted as an additional principal use, for a period of one year from the date of enactment of the implementing Zoning By-law.
Zoning changes to the
former City of Cumberland Rural Zoning By-law Number 64-82
The property known municipally as 1565 Dunning Road is to be rezoned from “Agriculture Zone” (AGR) under the Zoning By-law to “Agriculture Zone with an Exception X” (AGR – X).
Additional Permitted Use:
- An existing freestanding structure, for private storage and a private workshop.
Additional Zoning Provisions:
- The existing freestanding structure is permitted as an additional principal use, for a period of one year from the date of enactment of the implementing Zoning By-law.