1 Sandfield Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

To facilitate the proposed development, the applicant requested an amendment to the Neighbourhoods designation of the Official Plan. Through the review of the application, it was determined that an Official Plan Amendment is not required as townhouse built form occurs frequently along this stretch of York Mills Road. A Zoning By-law Amendment is still required in order to permit the proposed density on the lands and to establish appropriate performance standards to facilitate this development. The proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms with A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2020). The proposed development represents appropriate infill development that expands housing choices on a major street. This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law. The recommend Zoning By-law includes a Holding (H) provision on the subject site to ensure that the infrastructure matters are identified and addressed. The proposed townhouse block represents an appropriate level of intensification on the site.