The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON

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1 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON Report to: Chair & Members of the Administration & Planning Standing Committee From: E. lovio, M.C.I.P., R.P.P., Director of Planning & Development Date: June 18,2007 Report No. PD Subject: Public Meeting and Initial Report - Proposed Temporary Use Amendment to the Zoning By-law , as amended to permit the establishment of a French Catholic elementary school at 263 Britannia Road East, Town of Milton for a 3 year period. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Planning and Development Department Report PD , BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION; AND THAT staff be authorized to bring forward a Technical Report with recommendations upon completion of the review process. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The subject lands comprise the old Percy Merry school property at 263 Britannia Road East. The French Catholic School Board have purchased this property and wish to establish a French Catholic school here for a temporary 3 year period until they can build a new school within Milton. Conclusion and Recommendations: The application is complete pursuant to the requirements of the Planning Act and is being processed accordingly. Staff recommends that, upon completion of the consultation and review process, a Technical Report, including recommendations, be prepared and brought forward for consideration by Council. 'The Technical Report will address issues raised through the cons~,~ltation and review process. REPORT Backaround

2 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON AP Report No.PD Page No. 2 OwnerlApplicant Location1 Legal Description: Property Description: Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud 1 10 Drewry Avenue, North York M2M 1CB 263 Britannia Road East Part of Lot 6, Concession 7, Trafalgar Township, Town of Milton, Region of Halton. See Figure 1 - Location Map LotArea: 3.35ha (8.3ac) Frontage onto Britannia Road metres The site is flat and contains an unoccupied single storey school building with its associated school yard and car park. Surrounding Subject Lands Vacant Land Uses: Zoned Agriculture (Al) with a small area of Greenlands A on its eastern edge. to the south to the west and north to the east Farmlands and a garden centrelnursery Zoned Agricult~~~re (Al) with a belt of Greenlands A running through the lands. Parklands Zoned as Open Space (0s) Open space Zoned as Greenlands Proposal A Temporary Use Amendment to the Zoning By-law , to pern-lit a school use on the subject lands. see Appendix A - Draft By-law

3 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON AP Report IVo.PD Page No. 3 Planning Policy Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2005 The application for Zorring By-law amendment is consistent with the following PPS policies: Development should "optimise the use of land, resources and public investment in infrastructure and public service facilities. " Seek to ensure that the necessary "public service facilities are or will be available to meet current and projected needs. " In rural areas development should be "appropriate to the infrastructure which is planned or available...." In rural areas development should be "compatible with the rural landscape and can be sustained by rural service levels. " "The use of existing.....public service facilities should be optimised, wherever feasible, before consideration is given to developing new infrastructure and public service facilities. " Greenbelt Plan (2005) Existing uses that were lawful when the Greenbelt Plan came into effect are permitted. Places to Grow (2006) Err~phasises the need to optimise the use of the existing land supply. Region of Halton Official Plan Envisions a community where educational opportunities are accessible to all sections of society. The lands fall within an Agricultural Rural Area designation in the Regional Official Plan

4 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON AP Report No.PD Page No. 4 Existing uses are permitted within Agricultural Rural Areas. Town of Milton Official Plan One of the goals is to "...provide a full range of community and cultural facilities including schools which is essential to the achievement of a strong and healthy community. " Objective is to ensure that new community facilities "are planned, located and designed such that they can be adapted readily to alternative and expanding public uses as the community's needs change. " The Town will work with the Boards of Education to ensure that school sites are planned to meet the needs of residents. Encourage the location of schools by parks to allow the sharing of facilities. The land is designated Agricultural Area with an area of Greenlands A on its eastern edge. Existing legally established uses are permitted in the Agricultural Area. Terr~porary use bylaws can be permitted where the proposed use conforms to the Regional Plan, fulfils reasonable planning standards, is compatible with adjacent uses, is appropriate for the size of property in question and has adequate services, such as waste, water and roads. Zoning By-law Agricultural (Al) Zone with an area of Greenlands A (GA) on the eastern edge. Schools are not permitted in these Zones. Site Plan Not required. The building with associated school yard and parking lot currently exists and no new building is

5 required. Discussion Circulation of Public Notice: May Circulation of Public Agencies: May Comments Due: June 5,2007 Technical Report: Upon completion of Planning review and evaluation of comments received. Issues Traffic generation & car parking Noise and disturbance to neighbours Impact on farmland and open space character and appearance of surrounding area. Relationship to the Strategic Plan The proposal is consistent with the goal of ensuring educational opportunities are made accessible to all sections of society. There is an existing school on this property, with its associated parking and school yard although the premises have been vacant since the Percy Merry Public School closed approximately 4 years ago. Financial Impact Should the development proceed, no change in the assessed value of the subject lands for property tax purposes is anticipated.

6 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON AP Report No.PD Page No. 6 Respectfull submitted, 2 r E. lovio, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director or Planning & Development If you have any questions on the content of this report, please contact: Anne Fisher - Planner, Development Review, (905) Ext Attachments: Figure 1 - Location Figure 2 - Topographical Sketch Figure 3 - Plan showing Site Statistics for existing school Figure 4 - Classroom Plan Appendix 1 - Draft By-law CAO Approval:

7 FIGURE I LOCATION MAP

8 Figure 2 to Report PD

9 Figure 3 to Report PD

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11 Appendix 1 to Report PD THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MILTON BY-LAW NO Being a by-law of the Town of Milton to amend the Town of Nlilton Comprehensive Zoning By-law 61-85, as amended, and Comprehensive Zoning By-law pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, as amended, in respect of the lands described as Part 6, Concession 7, Trafalgar Township, Town of Milton, 263 Britannia Road East, Milton, (Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud, Schedule A, File 2-08/07) WHEREAS Section 39 of the Planning Act, as amended, authorizes Municipal Councils to pass by-laws to permit temporary land uses for specific periods of time; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Nlilton deems it appropriate to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 61-85, as amended, and Comprehensive Zoning By-law to allow the proposed use for an additional period of three (3) years; AND WHEREAS the Town of Milton Official Plan provides for the passing of temporary use by-laws; NOW 'THEREFOREthe Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Milton hereby enacts as follows: I.O THAT the Special Provisions Section 23 (3)(k)(i) of Corr~prehensive Zoning Bylaw 61-85, as amended, and Section of Comprehensive Zonirlg By-law are hereby further amended by addition of the following use: School 2.0 THAT, this By-law shall expire three (3) years from the date of its adoption unless the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Milton has granted an extension by amendment to this by-law prior to its expiry. 3.0 This by-law shall come into force on the day of its passing. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this day of,2007. Mayor G.A. Krantz Clerk T. McHarg

12 SCHEDULE A TO BY-LAW NO. TOWN OF MILTON 263 BRITANNIA ROAD EAST Part Lot 6, Concession 7 (Trafalgar) Town of Milton THlS IS SCHEDULE A TO BY-LAW NO PASSED THIS DAY OF,2007. MAYOR - Gordon A. Krantz ;,.ae.. T-AI* Site Specific Agricultural Zone CLERK - Troy McHarg