CITY OF VAUGHAN EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 2009 Item 1, Report No. 50, of the Committee of the Whole, which was adopted without amendment by the Council of the City of Vaughan on November 24, 2009. 1 SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION FILE NO: SV.09-018 OWNER: ZZEN GROUP LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE HIGHWAY 7 CONCESSION 9, PART OF LOT 6 WARD 2 The Committee of the Whole recommends approval of the recommendation contained in the following report of the Sign Variance Committee, dated November 10, 2009: Recommendation The Sign Variance Committee recommends: That Sign Variance Application SV.09-018, ZZen Group, be APPROVED. Contribution to Sustainability N/A Economic Impact None. Communications Plan The results of this application will be communicated to the applicant through the Secretary to the Sign Variance Committee. Purpose Request to install Poster Panel Sign on a parcel of land zoned “A”(Agricultural Zone). Background - Analysis and Options Bylaw Requirements (203-92, as amended): 15.1 One Poster Panel Sign (Billboard) per lot may be permitted on vacant lots zoned Industrial or Commercial . All Poster Panel signs shall be located within the “Industrial Area” as shown on Schedule “D” to the Sign By-Law. (The Industrial Area of Official Plan Amendment 450.) Relationship to Vaughan Vision 2020/Strategic Plan This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council and the necessary resources have been allocated and approved. Regional Implications Region of York Engineering approval is required for the proposed sign. (Minimum setback from the centre line of the road only.) …/2 CITY OF VAUGHAN EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 2009 Item 1, CW Report No. 50 – Page 2 Conclusion The applicant is proposing to erect a sign on a parcel of land zoned Agricultural that is within the “Industrial Area” as shown on Schedule “D” to the Sign By-law. Members of the Sign Variance Committee have no objections to the application as submitted. Committee members are of the opinion that as the subject property will be zoned Industrial or Commercial in the future, the intent and purpose of the City’s Sign By-law is being maintained. If Council finds merit in the application, a Sign Permit issued by the Building Standards is required. Attachments 1. Site Plan Report prepared by: John Studdy, Manager of Customer & Administrative Services Ext 8232 /pa (A copy of the attachments referred to in the foregoing have been forwarded to each Member of Council and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.) CITY OF VAUGHAN EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 2009 Item 2, Report No. 50, of the Committee of the Whole, which was considered by the Council of the City of Vaughan on November 24, 2009, was dealt with by approving: That this matter be deferred to the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 1, 2009; That the memorandum from the Chair, Sign Variance Committee, dated November 20, 2009, be received; and That the written submission from Mr. Graham Armstrong, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, 2285 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, L6L 5L7, dated November 24, 2009. 2 SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION FILE NO: SV.09-019 OWNER: ZZEN GROUP LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE HIGHWAY 7 CONCESSION 9, PART OF LOT 6 WARD 2 The Committee of the Whole recommends: 1) That this matter be deferred to the Council meeting of November 24, 2009 to allow staff to report back with respect to the signs on the north side of Hwy #7; 2) That the deputation of Mr. Graham Armstrong, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, 2285 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, L6L 2L7 and map, on behalf of the applicant, be received. Recommendation The Sign Variance Committee recommends: That Sign Variance Application SV.09-019, ZZen Group, be REFUSED, due to the proposed 320 meter minimum separation between Poster Panel Signs. Contribution to Sustainability N/A Economic Impact None. Communications Plan The results of this application will be communicated to the applicant through the Secretary to the Sign Variance Committee. Purpose Request to install a Poster Panel Sign on a parcel of land zoned “A” (Agricultural Zone) and located 320 meters from another Poster Panel Sign located on the same side of the street. …/2 CITY OF VAUGHAN EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 2009 Item 2, CW Report No. 50 – Page 2 Background - Analysis and Options Bylaw Requirements (203-92, as amended): 15.1 One Poster Panel Sign (Billboard) per lot may be permitted on vacant lots zoned Industrial or Commercial. All Poster Panel Signs shall be located within the “Industrial Area” as shown on Schedule “D” to the Sign By-Law. (The Industrial Area of Official Plan Amendment 450.) Poster Panel Signs shall be setback a minimum of 600 meters from any other Poster Panel located on the same side of the street. Relationship to Vaughan Vision 2020/Strategic Plan This report is consistent with the priorities previously set by Council and the necessary resources have been allocated and approved. Regional Implications Region of York Engineering approval is required for the proposed sign. (Minimum setback from the centre line of the road only.) Conclusion The applicant is proposing to erect a sign on a parcel of land zoned Agricultural that is within the “Industrial Area” as shown on Schedule “D” to the Sign By-law. The applicant is further proposing that the minimum separation between Poster Panel Signs be reduced from the required 600 meters to 320 meters. Members of the Sign Variance Committee do not support the reduction of the separation between Poster Panel Signs. In their opinion the minimum separations required in the Sign By-law should be maintained to provide a distinct separation between the large third party advertising signs (Poster Panel Signs) to reduce the negative impact on the streetscape. For this reason members of the Sign Variance Committee are recommending that the application be refused. If Council finds merit in the application, a Sign Permit issued by the Building Standards is required. Attachments 1. Site Plan Report prepared by: John Studdy, Manager of Customer & Administrative Services Ext 8232 /pa (A copy of the attachments referred to in the foregoing have been forwarded to each Member of Council and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.) CITY OF VAUGHAN EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 2009 Item 3, Report No. 50, of the Committee of the Whole, which was adopted without amendment by the Council of the City of Vaughan on November 24, 2009. 3 SITE DEVELOPMENT FILE DA.09.068 YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD WARD 1 The Committee of the Whole recommends: 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated November 10, 2009, be approved; and 2) That the coloured elevation drawings submitted by the applicant, be received. Recommendation The Commissioner of Planning recommends: 1. THAT Site Development File DA.09.068 (York Catholic District School Board), BE APPROVED, to permit a 2-3 storey elementary school, an associated playing field, and 70 parking spaces, subject to the following conditions: a) that prior to the issuance of a building permit: i) the final site plan, building elevations and landscaping plan shall be approved by the Vaughan Development Planning Department; ii) the final site servicing and grading plans shall be approved by the Vaughan Engineering Department; and, iii) any zoning variances identified through the zoning review shall be addressed by the applicant to comply with By-law 1-88 to the satisfaction of the Vaughan Development Planning Department, or alternatively, the variances shall be approved by the Committee of Adjustment and shall be final and binding. Contribution to Sustainability The applicant has advised the City that the following sustainable features will be provided within the site and building design: i) the HVAC system has heat recovery capability; ii) high efficiency boilers; iii) utilize materials with recycled content; iv) high efficiency light fixtures; v) recycling and waste management is part of the school operations; vi) utilize water conserving plumbing fixtures; and, vii) ‘Certified’ level of compliance achieved with 26 LEED credits. Economic Impact There are no requirements for new funding associated with this report. Communications Plan N/A …/2 CITY OF VAUGHAN EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 24, 2009 Item 3, CW Report No. 50 – Page 2 Purpose To permit the development of the subject lands shown on Attachments #1 and #2 with a 2-3 storey elementary school, an associated playing field, and 70 parking spaces as shown on Attachment #3. Background - Analysis and Options Location The subject lands are located on the southwest corner of Peter Rupert Avenue and Golden Forest Road, being Block 166 on Plan 65M-3941, in Part of Lot 18, Concession 3, City of Vaughan. The surrounding land uses are shown on Attachment #2. Official Plan and Zoning The subject lands are designated “Low Density Residential” by OPA #600, which permits institutional uses including a school. The proposed elementary school development conforms to the Official Plan. The property is zoned RD4 Residential Detached Zone Four by By-law 1-88, subject to Exception 9(1234), which permits the proposed school use. The final site plan drawings must comply with By-law 1-88, or alternatively, any required variances must be approved by the Committee of Adjustment and shall be final and binding. Site History On June 28, 2004, Council approved Draft Plan of Subdivision File 19T-00V19 (Arband Investments Ltd.) to facilitate the development of a residential subdivision including the school block comprised of Block 166 on Plan 65M-3941.