1 THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH COUNCIL AGENDA Date ...

COUNTY OF PERTHREPORTTO: Municipality of North Perth Council and Planning Advisory CommitteeFROM: Allan Rothwell, MCIP, RPPDATE: December 3, 2012SUBJECT: Application for Site Plan Agreement by Listowel Carriage Shopping Centre Ltd.LOCATION: Part Lot 31, Conc. 1 (former Elma Township, now Mitchell Road S., Listowel Ward)PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION: The applicant wishes to construct a new freestanding building in thenorth-west corner of the subject property. An application was submitted to comply with theMunicipality’s site plan requirements.The subject property has a lot frontage of approx. 144.823 m (245.37 ft.) along Kincaid St. W., a lotdepth of 232.387 m (762.42 ft.) with an area of approx. 3.482 ha (8.59 ac.). It should be noted thatthere is a 0.3 m (1 ft.) reserve along Mitchell Road South (Highway No. 23).COUNTY OFFICIAL PLAN:The property is within the “Serviced Urban Area” designation. Development of lands in the “ServicedUrban Area” designation for Listowel shall be in accordance with Listowel Ward Official Plan.LISTOWEL WARD OFFICIAL PLAN:The subject property is within the “Highway Commercial” designation as shown on Schedule “A”.These polices permit a wide range of commercial/business uses which serve the needs of thetraveling public such as restaurants, drive-in food outlets, automobile service stations, publicgarages, and motels. Retail or wholesale outlets which require large enclosed or open storage areassuch as building supply outlets, automobile sales and service dealerships are also permitted.ZONING BY-LAW NO. 6-ZB-1999:The subject property is within the “Special Area Commercial Zone (C5-2)” on Key Map 21. The “C5-2” zone permits a range of commercial/business uses including: retail stores; a department store;bank or financial institutions; a commercial recreational use; eating establishments/ restaurants;personal service shops; a supermarket; and accessory uses. In September, 2012 North PerthCouncil amended the Zoning By-law to recognize the previous severance, and variances, as well asto allow the proposed building to have a reduced front yard of 12 m (39.37 ft. ) along Kincaid St., aswell as a reduced exterior side yard along Mitchell Road S. of 14 m (45.93 ft.).COMMENTS:The site plan drawing as prepared by Clare Avenue Design Inc., (copy attached to the Draft By-law)has been reviewed by the Chief Building Official, Manager of Public Works, and the County Planner.The plan also shows lot grading and drainage information. An enlarged access to Kincaid St. W. isproposed to allow for vehicle access to the site, and truck deliveries to the proposed building, asshown on the plan. Adequate parking, access and landscaping are provided for the development, asshown on the site plan.Based on the review of the subject application and the input received, it is recommended thatCouncil proceed with the adoption of the By-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a SitePlan Agreement with owner of the subject property - to be registered on the property title.RECOMMENDATION: That the Site Plan Application submitted by Listowel Carriage Shopping CentreLtd. affecting property described as Part of Lot 31, Concession 1 (former Elma Township, nowMitchell Road S., Listowel Ward) be approved, and that Council proceed with the adoption of the Bylawauthorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Site Plan Agreement and have it registered onthe title of the subject property. 50