3. ZONING - 4156 MOODIE DRIVE

ZONAGE - 4156, PROMENADE MOODIE

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(This application is subject to the provisions of Bill 51.)

That Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of 4156 Moodie Drive from Agricultural Zone (AG) with a floodplain overlay to Agricultural Subzone 5 (AG5) with a floodplain overlay to prohibit residential uses, as shown in Document 1.

RECOMMANDATION DU COMITÉ

(Cette application est assujettie aux dispositions du Règlement 51.)

Que le Conseil approuve une modification au Règlement de zonage 2008-250 en vue de changer la désignation de zonage d’une partie du 4156, promenade Moodie de Zone agricole (AG) accompagnée d’une zone sous-jacente de plaine inondable à Zone agricole, sous-zone 5 (AG5) accompagnée d’une zone sous-jacente de plaine inondable afin d’interdire les utilisations résidentielles, comme il est indiqué dans le Document 1.

Documentation

1. Deputy City Manager’s Report, Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability dated 21 September 2010 (ACS2010-ICS-PGM-0179).

Report to/Rapport au :

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

Comité d'agriculture et des affaires rurales

and Council / et au Conseil

21 September 2010 / le 21 septembre 2010

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 : John L. Moser, General Manager/Directeur général, Planning and Growth Management/Urbanisme et Gestion de la croissance

(613) 580-2424, 28869 John.Moser@ottawa.ca

Rideau-Goulbourn (21)

Ref N°: ACS2010-ICS-PGM-0179

SUBJECT:	ZONING - 4156 moodie drive (FILE NO. d02-02-10-0075)

OBJET :	ZONAGE - 4156, promenade moodie

REPORT RECOMMENDATION

That the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of 4156 Moodie Drive from Agricultural Zone (AG) with a floodplain overlay to Agricultural Subzone 5 (AG5) with a floodplain overlay to prohibit residential uses, as shown in Document 1.

RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT

Que le Comité de l'agriculture et des affaires rurales recommande au Conseil d’approuver une modification au Règlement de zonage 2008-250 en vue de changer la désignation de zonage d’une partie du 4156, promenade Moodie de Zone agricole (AG) accompagnée d’une zone sous-jacente de plaine inondable à Zone agricole, sous-zone 5 (AG5) accompagnée d’une zone sous-jacente de plaine inondable afin d’interdire les utilisations résidentielles, comme il est indiqué dans le Document 1.

BACKGROUND

The subject land identified as part of 4156 Moodie Drive is located on the west side of Moodie Drive, north of Brophy Drive. This is an agricultural parcel surrounded by agricultural uses to the north, south, east and west.

The subject land has a frontage of 206.81 metres on Moodie Drive, 215.35 metres on Twin Elm Road and an area of approximately 42 hectares. The existing house at 4156 Moodie Drive is being severed as a surplus farm dwelling.

Purpose of Zoning Amendment

The proposal is to rezone the land to meet a condition of consent to sever a surplus farm dwelling imposed by the Committee of Adjustment (application no. D08-01-10/B-00235).

The land to be severed will have a frontage of 30.35 metres on Moodie Drive to a depth of 337.84 metres and a lot area of 1.572 hectares. It will contain the single-family dwelling and three sheds. The land to be retained will have a frontage of 206.81 metres on Moodie Drive, a frontage of 215.35 metres on Twin Elm Road and a lot area of 42 hectares.

Existing Zoning

The current zoning is Agricultural Zone "AG" with a floodplain overlay under Zoning By-law 2008-250. This zoning recognizes and permits agricultural uses on a minimum lot area of 36 hectares in areas designated “Agricultural Resource Area” in the Official Plan and restricts the range of permitted uses to agricultural, forestry and related accessory uses in order to preserve these prime agricultural lands from loss by other uses. There is a floodplain overlay affecting the western half of the property.

Proposed Zoning

The requested zoning amendment proposes to rezone the parcel to be retained (vacant farm land) from AG with a floodplain overlay to Agricultural Subzone 5 (AG5) with a floodplain overlay. This zoning permits agricultural uses, but prohibits a variety of residential uses including a detached dwelling. This particular subzone represents agricultural lands with a minimum area of 30 hectares and a minimum frontage of 60 metres.

DISCUSSION

Official Plan

According to the Official Plan, the subject land is designated “Agricultural Resource Area”. This designation protects prime agricultural areas from loss of lands to other uses. The policies ensure that a severance for the creation of a new lot on which is located a dwelling made surplus through farm consolidation does not permit the construction of a new dwelling on the lot rendered vacant through the severance. The policies require that the vacant agricultural parcel so created be rezoned to prohibit any residential uses. The housing restriction is intended to limit a pattern of lot creation in Agricultural Resource Area that would see a new residence being constructed on a vacant farm property, the house being declared surplus and severed for a lot and the pattern so repeated.

Zoning By-law

The site is zoned Agricultural Zone (AG) with a floodplain overlay. The AG zone permits a detached dwelling, agricultural use and several other uses. In order to ensure that the intent of the Official Plan policies is implemented in the Zoning By-law, it is recommended that the zoning of the site be changed from Agricultural Zone (AG) with a floodplain overlay to Agricultural Subzone 5 (AG5) with a floodplain overlay, as shown on Document 1. The AG5 zone will prohibit residential uses on a lot having a minimum area of 30 hectares and a minimum width of 60 metres. This rezoning is considered appropriate since it will protect agricultural land from loss to other uses and the lot will continue to respect the minimum lot area and width requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no environmental implications.

RURAL IMPLICATIONS

The subject land will be limited to agricultural uses. By restricting residential uses, major agricultural areas will be protected from fragmentation and competing uses. In effect, it will enhance the rural heritage and fortify the rural landscape.

CONSULTATION

Notice of this application was carried out in accordance with the City's Public Notification and Consultation Policy. The City did not receive any negative comments or opposition to this application.

COMMENTS BY THE WARD COUNCILLOR(S)

The Ward Councillor is aware of this application and the staff recommendation.

LEGAL/RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS

There are no legal/risk management implications associated with this report.

CITY STRATEGIC PLAN

N/A

TECHNICAL IMPLICATIONS

N/A

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no direct financial implications associated with this report.

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

DISPOSITION

City Clerk and Solicitor Department, 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 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.