Presented by Kelsey Lang, Planning Associate June 27, 2016 Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 01/16 & Subdivision 23T-16001 5155 Fourth Line Charleston Homes Presented by Kelsey Lang, Planning Associate June 27, 2016

Location

Location ROCKMOSA PARK

Location ROCKMOSA PARK

Background

Background 2012 - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) to bring the subject lands into Rockwood and rezone from Agriculture. 2014 – OPA and ZBA approved. 2016 – New ZBA & subdivision application for a portion of the lands at 5155 Fourth Line and 5156 Wellington Rd 27 with 214 units made up of detached and street fronting townhouse dwellings. 2016 – Consent application conditionally approved to sever urban portion from the agricultural portion.  

Two Applications Submitted Subdivision Submitted to (and approved by ) Wellington County. Legally separates the roads and the individual lots Zoning By-law Amendment Submitted to (and approved by) the Township. Determines the permitted uses and regulations for the site. Request is to remove the Holding Provision Request is to add a Special Provision to allow smaller lots, street townhouses, and rezoning of land to open space for the stormwater management and pumping station areas.  

Proposal

Proposal Catholic School Rockmosa Park

Proposal Catholic School Rockmosa Park

Proposal Catholic School Rockmosa Park

Proposal Catholic School Rockmosa Park

Subdivision Process Application submitted to County Application circulated to Twp for comment Public Meeting Held Twp comments drafted Twp comments brought to Council & then sent to County County considers draft approval Applicant has 5 years to fulfill conditions County considers final approval (registration)

Subdivision Process We are here Application submitted to County Application circulated to Twp for comment Public Meeting Held Twp comments drafted Twp comments brought to Council & then sent to County County considers draft approval Applicant has 5 years to fulfill conditions County considers final approval (registration)

Wellington County Official Plan Residential, and within the Urban Centre Permits a variety of residential densities Density requirement of 200 units; proposal for 214 units

Township Zoning By-law 57/1999 Village Residential Low Density (R1) with a Holding Provision (H), and with some areas subject to Special Provision 21.176. Permits detached dwellings in a low density context, and a school and church on the property.   Holding Provisions are established on properties to ensure that certain requirements are met before the property is developed.

Agency Comments A significant number of comments have been received, and the full text is included in the report. Comments have been received from: CN Rail RJ Burnside GRCA (updated from report) Twp Department of Parks and Recreation Wellington County Engineering Dept. (updated from report) Wellington Catholic District School Board Twp Director of Public Works Wellington Source Water Protection Risk Management Official  

Planning Analysis The following items have been identified and are being discussed with the applicant: Proposed Lots 56 & 57 and their relation to Wellington Rd 27 Wellington Rd 27 urbanization (curbs, gutters, sidewalks) Traffic Impact Study Peer Review Street naming Sidewalk location Street E ROW (18 m vs 20 m) Park block location and cash-in-lieu of parkland Christie St entrance design/alignment

Planning Analysis The following items have been identified and are being discussed with the applicant: Trails around storm water management blocks The placement of street trees Sewage capacity numbers Rear yard drainage easements Drainage and storm water outlet Proposed Zoning Regulations Tree Compensation  

Public Comments Two public letters received so far including questions about timing, traffic, stormwater management, type of housing, and connections to the park. Timing will depend on a various components, however a number of steps to be completed prior to building permits being issued. A Traffic Impact Study is being reviewed; the 50 km/hr sign will likely be moved further north; sidewalks will be required along Wel 27. Two SWM ponds are proposed. Housing will be a mix of detached and townhouses. Connections to the park and school a priority.  

Recommendation: That the Council of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa receive this report and accept public comments in relation to the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA 01/16) and Subdivision application (23T-16001). After receiving public comments, Staff will draft Township comments on the subdivision application for Council’s consideration.