Report to/Rapport au :
Planning and Environment Committee
Comité de l'urbanisme et de
l'environnement
and Council / et au Conseil
1 April 2005 / le 1 avril 2005
Submitted by/Soumis par : Ned Lathrop, Deputy City Manager
/ Directeur municipal adjoint
Planning and Growth Management / Urbanisme et Gestion de la croissance
Contact Person/Personne ressource : Grant Lindsay,
Manager / Gestionnaire
Development Approvals / Approbation des
demandes d'aménagement
(613) 580-2424 x13242,
Grant.Lindsay@ottawa.ca
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REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That
the Planning and Environment Committee recommend Council approve an amendment
to the former City of Kanata South March (Morgan's Grant) Community Zoning
By-law 161-93 to change the zoning of 800 Second Line Road from Residential
Type 1 "R1A" and Open Space "OS" to Open Space Type 1
"OS1" as shown in
Document 1 and detailed in
Document 3.
RECOMMANDATION DU
RAPPORT
Que le Comité de l'urbanisme et de
l'environnement recommande au Conseil d'approuver une modification au Règlement
de zonage 161-93 de l'ancienne Ville de Kanata relatif à la communauté de South
March (Morgan's Grant) afin de changer le zonage du 800, chemin Second Line de
« résidentiel type 1A (R1A) » et « espace ouvert (OS) » à « espace ouvert Type
1 (OS1) », tel qu'il est présenté dans le document 1 et détaillé dans le
document 3.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at the southeast
corner of the future Terry Fox Drive and the Second Line Road allowance. The lands are located on the southern limit
of the South March (Morgan's Grant) Community, as shown on the Location Map in
Document 1.
The lands comprise an area of 7.527 hectares and are considered part
of Trillium Woods. The Trillium Woods
lands are considered to be a significant area both in terms of vegetation and
bedrock outcrops and are located within the South March Highlands Life Science
Candidate Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI).
The City Initiated Zoning By-law amendment is to rezone lands from
existing Residential Type 1A "R1A" and Open Space "OS"
Zones to a solely Open Space Type 1 "OS1" Zoning designation.
The Ontario Municipal Board issued a decision on December 12, 2002,
granting development approval on the privately owned lands. The Board approved and implemented the
current "R1A" and "OS" zoning on the subject lands. The Plan of Subdivision approved by the
Board permitted 54 single detached dwelling units with two Open Space blocks.
Following this Order by the Board, City staff met with representatives from Minto in 2003 to discuss options for acquiring the Trilluim Woods lands. This resulted in a land exchange whereby these lands were exchanged with lands the City owned in the same general area as the Trillium Woods lands. The exchanged lands are located at the northwest corner of March and Klondike Roads (821-835 March Road). The site, that was subject to the exchange, consists of 5.687 hectares of vacant land.
DISCUSSION
The Provincial Policy Statement
According to Ministry of Natural Resources'
Natural Resource Values Information System (NRVIS) data, the subject land is
situated within South March Highlands Life Science Candidate Area of Natural
and Scientific Interest (ANSI). NRVIS
data also indicates that the parcel is situated within White-tail deer
wintering yard. This wintering yard is
considered significant habitat in accordance with the Provincial Policy
Statement. The proposed change in zoning will afford greater protection to natural
heritage features.
City Council Approved Official Plan
The City Council Approved Official Plan, designates the subject land
as "Urban Natural Features"
and this designation applies to Trillium Woods in their entirety. Land of this designation provides a valuable
contribution to biodiversity and wildlife habitat in urban areas, and it is the
intention of this designation to preserve natural features that are currently
managed for conservation or passive leisure activities. Policies of Sub-section 3.2.3 "Urban
Natural Features" of the Official Plan permit uses that do not adversely
affect the natural characteristics of the area, including open air
recreation. The proposed Zoning By-law
amendment to "OS1" is compatible with this designation and will
increase the level of protection to significant and sensitive features located
on site since current zoning includes Residential development.
Portions of the City Council Approved Official Plan are in effect,
however the Urban Natural Features policies are under appeal. Therefore, this application is subject to
the policies of the former Regional Official Plan and former City of Kanata
Official Plan.
Former Regional Official Plan (ROP) Designation
The property is also designated "Natural Environment Areas-A"
in the former Regional Official Plan.
This Natural Environment Area designation is intended to protect
significant natural areas of such high quality that the intrusion of
development would pose a severe risk to their continued health. Land acquired in "Natural Environment
Areas-A" is to be used for the protection and enhancement of natural
features. The acquisition of these
lands has lead to the consolidation of lands already in public ownership. The proposed zoning to "OS1" is
compatible with this Official Plan designation and the public ownership of the
land is consistent with the intent of this "Natural Environment
Areas-A" designation.
Former Kanata Official Plan
The former City of Kanata Official Plan designates the subject land as
"Natural Environment Area". Lands in this designation possess a high
environmental value, are ecologically significant or have some special
characteristics that require protection from urban development. The proposed zoning to "OS1" is
compatible with this designation and will increase the level of protection to
significant and sensitive features, notably the wildlife, landforms and
vegetation.
Zoning By-law Amendment
The City is seeking to implement the restricted "OS1" zoning which permits a conservation use, a public park and a public use that is accessory to conservation or recreational uses. Residential uses are prohibited in the "OS1" Zone. The proposed Zoning By-law amendment will implement existing "OS1" zoning provisions and existing permitted uses, as described above. This change in use will allow for the protection, enhancement and long-term preservation of the Trillium Woods.
The City has come to acquire these lands
through a land exchange option. This report recommends that the proposed Zoning
By-law amendment application be approved based on consistency with the
Provincial Policy Statement and conformity with all applicable Official Plans
and Planning policies, which recognize the environmental value of the subject
lands.
ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPLICATIONS
The subject land is situated within the South March Highlands Life Science Candidate ANSI. This parcel is situated within White-tail deer wintering yard, which is considered significant habitat in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement and vegetation and bedrock outcrops are located on these lands. The proposed change in zoning will afford greater protection to these natural heritage features.
CONSULTATION
Notice of this application was carried out in accordance with the
City’s Public Notification and Consultation Policy. An information sign was
posted on-site indicating the nature of the application. 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. Detailed responses to the
notification/circulation are provided in Document 4.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE STATUS
This
application processed within the "On Time Decision Date" established
for the processing of Zoning By-Law amendment applications.
SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION
Document 1 Location Map
Document 2 Explanatory Note
Document 3 Details of Recommended Zoning
Document 4 Consultation Details
DISPOSITION
Department
of Corporate Services, Secretariat Services to notify All Signs, 8692 Russell
Road, Navan, ON, K4B 1J1; The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority c/o
Craig Cunningham, Box 268, Lanark ON, K0G 1K0; The Greenspace Alliance of
Canada's Capital c/o Amy Kempster, P.O. Box 55085, 240 Sparks Street, Ottawa
ON, K1P 1A1; and, the Program Manager, Assessment, Department of Corporate
Services of City Council’s decision.
Planning and Growth
Management Department to prepare the implementing By-law, forward to Legal
Services Branch and undertake the statutory notification.
Department of Corporate
Services, Legal Services Branch to repeal the Marchwood/Lakeside (Kanata Lakes)
Community Zoning By-law 167-93 for the subject lands. (This site is currently
identified in two parent Kanata Zoning By-laws, namely the northern limit of
the Marchwood/Lakeside (Kanata Lakes) Community Zoning By-law 167-93 and the
southern limit of the South March (Morgan's Grant) Community Zoning By-law
161-93).
Department of Corporate
Services, Legal Services Branch to repeal By-law 2004-342 as it applies to the
subject lands. (The By-law 2004-342,
which pertains to the KNL Developments Ltd. development applications, is currently
under appeal. Due to the logistical error noted above with respect to the
inclusion of the subject lands in Zoning By-law 167-93, these lands were
further, and inadvertently, included in By-law 2004-342).
Department of Corporate
Services, Legal Services Branch to forward the implementing By-law to City
Council.
LOCATION MAP Document 1
EXPLANATORY NOTE Document
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EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW 2005-X
By-law Number
2005-X amends South March (Morgan's Grant) Community Zoning By-law 161-93 of
the former City of Kanata. The
amendment affects the property at 800 Second Line Road, which is located at the
southeast corner of the future intersection of Terry Fox Drive and the Second
Line Road allowance, on the southern limit of the South March (Morgan Grant's)
Community, as shown on the attached
Location Map in Document 1.
The
application is to rezone the subject property from Residential Type 1A
"R1A" and Open Space "OS" Zones to Open Space Type 1
"OS1" Zone. Current
Residential zoning permits fully-detached dwellings and Type A and B Group
Homes. The proposed Zoning By-law
amendment will permit a conservation use, a public park and a public use
accessory to conservation or recreational uses and the proposed zoning will
implement existing "OS1" Zoning provisions. Residential uses are prohibited in this "OS1"
Zone.
The proposed
change in zoning is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and
supports the intent of the Council approved City of Ottawa Official Plan, the
former Regional Official Plan and the former City of Kanata Official Plan.
For further
information, please contact Kerrie Engler at 580-2424 ext. 19307.
DETAILS OF RECOMMENDED ZONING Document
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That the lands indicated below be rezoned as
follows:
That the property located at the southeast
corner of the future Terry Fox Drive and the Second Line Road allowance be
rezoned from existing Residential Type 1A (R1A) and Open Space (OS) to Open
Space Type 1 (OS1) zoning designation.
CONSULTATION DETAILS Document
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NOTIFICATION AND CONSULTATION
PROCESS
Notification and public
consultation was undertaken in accordance with the Public Notification and
Public Consultation Policy approved by City Council for Zoning By-law
amendments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS[U5]
N/A
TECHNICAL/AGENCY COMMENTS
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has reviewed the application for concerns pertaining to natural heritage, natural hazards, water quality and water quantity. MVCA believes the proposed change in zoning will afford greater protection to the natural heritage features. This Agency has no objection to the approval as currently proposed.
The Greenspace Alliance of Canada’s Capital is in support of the application.
COUNCILLOR’S COMMENTS
Councillor Feltmate has provided concurrence with this Zoning By-law amendment application. She is in support of City initiated efforts to protect and acquire lands containing natural heritage features. Councillor Feltmate believes the Trillium Woods lands have high environmental value and supports the City initiated efforts to afford greater protection, restoration and enhancement to the land forms, vegetation and wildlife in this area.