Amendments to the Zoning Code - Sterling Recycling Limited,

31 Goodmark Place - File No. Z-2265

The Etobicoke Community Council, based on the findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations contained in the following report (July22,1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District, and for the reason that the proposal is an appropriate use of the lands, recommends that:

(1)the application submitted by Sterling Recycling Limited regarding a zoning by-law amendment for 31 Goodmark Place, be approved; and

(2)the following report from the Commissioner of Urban Development, Etobicoke District (July 22, 1998) with respect to the application be adopted:

The Etobicoke Community Council reports having held a statutory public meeting on September16,1998 in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, and that appropriate notice of this meeting was given in accordance with the Planning Act and the regulations thereunder:

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 16, 1998) from the Director of Community Planning, West District:

Purpose:

To consider a proposed amendment to the Industrial Class 2 (I.C2) provisions of the Etobicoke Zoning Code to legalize the existing plastic recycling facility operating at 31 Goodmark Place.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

City funding is not required.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the application by Sterling Recycling Limited to amend the Industrial Class 2 provisions of the Etobicoke Zoning Code to permit a recycling facility at 31 Goodmark Place be approved subject to the holding of a Public Meeting to obtain the views of interested parties and, if approved, the conditions outlined in this report be fulfilled.

Background:

Sterling Recycling leases a 0.93 ha (2.3 acre) site at 31 Goodmark Place (see Exhibit No. 1). The site contains a 3 110 m² (33,473 sq.ft.) industrial building operated as a plastic recycling facility since fall of 1993.

In October 1993, the Etobicoke Works and Environment Committee received a report concerning a certificate of approval for the applicant to operate a plastic recycling facility at this site. It was noted at that time that Sterling Recycling was required to submit an application for amendment to the Zoning Code to permit this use. Although, the certificate was issued by the Ministry of Environment, the proponent did not file the required application for by-law amendment.

Due to action by By-law Enforcement staff, the applicant has now submitted the required application.

Proposal:

The applicant is seeking a rezoning from the existing Industrial Class 2 (I.C2) zoning to the Industrial Class 3 (I.C3). The (I.C3) zone permits recycling facilities. No changes are proposed to the existing facility or site layout. Sterling's operation consists of crushing plastic containers, washing and removing impurities from the crushed material; and packing that material for transport to local and U.S. manufacturers. Waste water is treated then discharged into the City sanitary sewer system. Solid wastes (about 5%) are collected for disposal by a contractor.

The following is a summary of relevant information.

Official PlanIndustrial

Zoning existingIndustrial Class 2 (I.C2)

proposedIndustrial Class 3 (I.C3)

Site Area0.93 ha(2.3 acres)

GFAindustrial(30,123 sq.ft.)( 90%)

office( 3,350 sq.ft.)( 10%)

total3 110 m² (33,473 sq.ft.)(100%)

FSI0.33

Parking Required33 spaces

Parking Provided40 spaces

Comment:

Official Plan

The proposal conforms with the Industrial designation of the Official Plan.

Zoning

The site is zoned Industrial Class 2 (I.C2) which does not permit recycling facilities, therefore, an amendment is required.

Agency/Department Circulation:

In response to the circulation of this application, no objections have been expressed.

The Fire Department notes that the facility requires an updated sprinkler system.

The Works Department indicates that there have been no complaints or violations reported at this site. The operation is not considered to have potential environmental problems and there has been no recorded traffic related difficulties in connection with this operation.

Other Considerations:

Although the applicant has requested a rezoning to an Industrial Class 3 (I.C3) zoning category. Staff feel it would be more appropriate to retain the I.C2 zoning on this site and add this specific recycling use as a permitted use.

Conclusions:

Staff conclude that this application presents no environmental problems or impacts on adjacent lands, therefore, is acceptable for this site. The site conforms to the Supplementary Regulations for Waste Disposal/Recycling Facilities contained in Section 320-24.3 of the Zoning Code. Should this application be approved, the following conditions should apply.

Conditions to Approval:

1.Prior to the amending by-law being adopted, the applicant to meet the requirements of the Fire Department.

2.The amending by-law shall reaffirm the I.C2 zoning of the site and add the Sterling Recycling use as a permitted use.

Contact Name:

Ed Murphy, Planner - North District

Development and Design

Tel: (416) 394-8234,Fax: (416) 394-6063

(Copy of Exhibit No. 1, referred to in the foregoing report was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of September 16, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)