City of Pickering Official Plan- Edition 6

NEIGHBOURHOOD 11: AMBERLEA
Description
Neighbourhood
Population Projection
1996 Population 10,600
Projected Growth 2,800
Percent Increase 26.4
2016 Population 13,400
Is bounded by the Altona Forest, the Ontario Hydro
transmission corridor and C.P. rail line, the Pine Creek
valley north of Finch Avenue and the rear lot lines of
properties fronting Spruce Hill Road, and the C.N. rail line
Includes the easterly portion of the Altona Forest area
Most development in the area occurred since the 1970s
Consists of primarily detached and semi-detached housing
with some townhouse and apartment dwellings; also
includes one secondary school, four elementary schools,
five neighbourhood parks, and one place of worship
Has neighbourhood and community shopping located on
the west side of Whites Road north of Strouds Lane
Has environmentally sensitive areas associated with the
Altona Forest, and the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor to
the north
Has one Detailed Review Area within its boundary:
(i) lands west of Whites Road, north of Strouds Lane
CITY POLICY
Amberlea Neighbourhood Policies
11.13 City Council shall,
(a) endeavour to ensure that lands on the west
side of Whites Road between Strouds Lane
and Highview Road are developed as a fully
integrated mixed use area including a
combination of retail facilities, personal and
business services, multiple unit residential
development, offices, community, cultural
and recreational uses;
(b) in the event elementary schools are not
required on the lands north and east of the
intersection of Whites Road and Finch
Avenue, consider in conjunction with the
relevant school board, a high school in this
area; and D19
(c) ensure that the proposed new road
intersections on Whites Road north of the
Ontario Hydro corridor is provided to the
satisfaction of the Region.
D19 Deferral 19: Policy 11.13(b) deferred for further review by Region
PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN EDITION 6: Chapter Eleven -- Urban Neighbourhoods 192