March 13, 1998
To:North York Community Council
From:Bryan Tuckey
Acting Commissioner of Planning
Subject:PRELIMINARY REPORT
Zoning Amendment and Site Plan Application
Oxford Hills Developments (Horsham) Inc.
24, 26, 36, 38 and 44 Horsham Avenue
Lot 6 and Part of Lot 10, R.P. 2057
Ward 10 - North York Centre
UDZ-98-04, UDSP-98-015
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to describe the issues that arise from an application to amend the zoning by-law for lands
located at Horsham Avenue and Canterbury Place (Schedule A) to permit a 16 unit, 3 storey freehold townhouse
development at 24 to 44 Horsham Avenue.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the application be referred to the Planning Department to be reviewed as discussed in this report and processed in the
following manner:
(a)staff, in consultation with the local Councillors, schedule a community consultation meeting; and,
(b)staff prepare a final report evaluating the proposal and provide notice of the statutory public meeting at the
appropriate time.
Background:
Proposal:
The application proposes an amendment to the zoning by-law and site plan approval to permit the construction of a 16
unit, 3 storey freehold townhouse development as shown on Schedules C and D. A statistical breakdown of the proposal is
set out below:
| Site Statistics |
| Site Area |
2,817 square metres (.28 ha) |
| Total Gross Floor Area |
3,144.2 square metres |
| Total Number of Residential Units |
16 |
| Proposed Density |
1.1 FSI |
| Parking Spaces |
16 plus 4 visitor spaces |
| Building Height |
3 storeys |
Site Context:
A similar application was approved and built on the lots fronting Hounslow Avenue which back onto this site.
Official Plan:
Uptown Residential 2 which permits residential uses at a maximum density of 2.6 FSI.
Zoning:
R4 One Family Detached Dwelling Fourth Density Zone.
Discussion:
The proposed townhouses are permitted by the UR2 designation and are a desirable building form complementing the
existing townhouse development on the abutting lands to the north (see Schedule E). The following preliminary issues have
been identified:
(1)Service Road
Part of the site is located in the Uptown Service Road. The applicant will be required to dedicate to the City the necessary
lands for achieving the Service Road in this area. The site plan (Schedule C) shows the lands to be dedicated to the City.
(2)Urban Design-Built Form
Generally, the proposal provides a good transition to the stable residential area to the west. The proposed townhouses also
provide a positive streetscape and built form treatment. The proposed townhouse development will be reviewed to ensure
that a high quality of urban design is achieved especially with respect to the portion of lot 10 abutting the Service Road, and
for coordination with service road access and final grade requirements.
(3)Issues - City Wide:
None.
Conclusions:
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the zoning by-law and for site plan approval to permit the construction of a
16 unit 3 storey townhouse development. The proposal complements the existing townhouse development to the north and
provides a good transition to the residential lands to the west. There are issues relating to service road and urban design that
need to be addressed. Plans for community consultation are being coordinated with the local Councillors with the
community consultation to be held prior to a final recommendation report.
Contact Name:
Nimrod Salamon, Senior Planner
Phone: 395-7134Fax: 395-7155
Bryan Tuckey
Acting Commissioner of Planning
Schedules:
A. Official Plan designations.
B. Zoning By-law categories.
C. Site Plan.
D. Elevations.
E. Context Plan.
