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Z-09-2020 Proposed Amendment Township of Champlain Zoning By-Law 2000-75 August 13 2020

Public Meeting This public meeting is a requirement of the Planning Act and is being held to provide an opportunity ◼ for the public to voice their comments and concerns with regards to the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-Law. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Township of ◼ Champlain to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Champlain before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. ◼ A person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Application Scope • This zoning by-law amendment proposes to change the zoning category for the property located at vacant lands between 94 and 86 Home Avenue, from ““Residential One” (R1) to “Residential Two” (R2). • The applicant has indicated interest in the construction of a semi-detached dwelling.

Subject Site Affected Lands – Portion of the property municipally known as 1361 Borris Road

Analysis Provincial Policy Statement (2020) The 2020 Provincial Policy Statement provides clear policies for settlement lands. 1.1.3.2 Land use patterns within settlement areas shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses which: a) efficiently use land and resources; 1.1.3.4 Appropriate development standards should be promoted which facilitate intensification, redevelopment and compact form, while avoiding or mitigating risks to public health and safety.

Analysis Official Plan for the United Counties of Prescott and Russell Schedule ‘A’ of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell Official Plan designates the subject lands as part of the as “ Urban Policy Area ”. • 2.2.1 The Urban Policy Area designation applies to City, Towns and Villages with populations of 1000 or more and which have been developed primarily on the basis of municipal water and sewer systems. The Urban Policy Area is intended to absorb a significant part of future growth in the United Counties. • 2.2.6 Council’s objectives respecting residential development in the Urban Policy Area are as follows: ▫ a) To ensure the provision of an adequate supply of residential land; ▫ b) To provide for a range and mix of low, medium and high density housing types to satisfy a broad range of residential requirements and ensure that affordable housing is available, but low rise and low density housing forms such as single-detached and semi-detached dwelling units shall continue to predominate. ▫ g) To manage the rate of growth and the amount of residential development within the urban centre in order to maintain and enhance the small town character;

Analysis Official Plan for the Urban Areas of Champlain Township • Goal 1 of the Local Official Plan states “Development should occur in a manner consistent with the village lifestyle and pace of life. All development should be supported with adequate servicing, transportation, and economic development strategies to ensure that growth is sustainable and contributes to the life of the community. New development should cater to the range of housing, services and facilities required by children, adults, and seniors. • As per Schedule B1 of the Official Plan for the Urban Areas of the Township of Champlain, the subject site is zoned Low Density Residential Policy Area. • 4.3.1 U ses permitted on all lands designated Residential Low Density include: detached and semi-detached dwellings, duplexes, triplexes and ground-oriented (door to street) attached dwellings containing 6 units or less, secondary dwelling units, group homes, group homes converted, rooming houses, shelter accommodation, retirement homes, retirement homes converted, care facilities, bed and breakfast, home-based businesses, public utilities, open space and parks.

Analysis Township of Champlain Zoning By-Law Schedule D of the Township of Champlain Zoning By- law identifies the subject site as ‘Residential One’ (R1). Residential One (R1) allows for single detached dwellings, accessory second dwelling and bed and breakfast home as accessory residential uses. As indicated the applicant has proposed to change the Zoning By-law to Residential Two (R2) in order to allow for the construction of a semi-detached dwelling.

Analysis Township of Champlain Zoning By-Law

Notification • The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment was circulated internally within the Township of Champlain and to external agencies and internal departments for comment on July 21 st 2020. • Notices were also sent to property owners within 120m of the subject property. The public meeting will take place on August 13 2020. Comments received following the public meeting will also be provided in the final report on this zoning application. • Administration has received comments from adjacent neighbours regarding increase to traffic and construction noise. Adjacent neighbors were encouraged to submit written correspondence and/or participate in the electronic public meeting to clarify their areas of concern and address council directly.

Next Steps • There will be a 20 day appeal period as prescribed by the Planning Act following the notice of the decision and the passing of the amending bylaw. • If you wish to be notified of the decision of the municipal council, you must make a written request addressed to the Clerk, Township of Champlain 948 East, Pleasant Corner Road Vankleek Hill (Ontario) K0B 1R0.