Corporate Report 253-2023-Infrastructure, Development & Operations-Planning Services, presented on October 23, 2023, did not recommend that a private event venue be permitted.
Should Council wish to support the request of the Applicant to define and permit a private event venue, with the support of a Noise Impact Assessment, the following Resolution is provided for Council’s consideration.
WHEREAS a Public Meeting was held with respect to the application by P and J Sklazeski, relative to the property described as West Half of Southeast Quarter of Mining Location 24 less PARTS 1 to 4 on Plan 55R4133, municipally known as 2301 Government Road, for a site-specific amendment to the City of Thunder Bay Zoning By-law 1-2022.
AND WHEREAS Council has decided that an amendment which would have the effect of allowing the operation of a private venue on the subject property is compatible with surrounding land uses and represents good planning subject to a satisfactory Noise Impact Assessment.
THAT the following amendments to the Zoning By-law be approved for the property known as 2301 Government Road:
- That a holding symbol be applied to the lands.
- That a “private venue” be defined as “a place rented to private groups for a fee for the purpose of recreation, cultural, or social activities and events, including but not limited to the following:
- Private events such as weddings, parties, and workshops.
- Organized leisure and educational activities which primarily take place outdoors such as running, walking, skating, cycling, horseback riding, foraging, outdoor fitness classes, and outdoor education related to the natural environment.
The term excludes any use involving motor vehicles, except for those used for general maintenance or personal use.
The term also excludes concerts, festivals, fairs or retail markets, commercial swimming pools, commercial saunas, miniature golf courses, or any large-scale outdoor recreation use such as amusement parks, overnight cabins, recreational vehicle parks, driving ranges, golf courses, ski resorts, zoos, and racetracks.
- That a “private venue” be permitted as a secondary use to a detached house.
- That, in the case of a “private venue”, the following regulations be established:
a. The maximum total gross floor area (GFA) for buildings and roofed structures is 650.0 m2.
b. The maximum overall height is 15.0 m.
c. The maximum number of storeys is two.
d. The minimum area reserved for parking must accommodate no less than 200 parking spaces and associated parking aisles.
- That a “private venue” is not permitted while the holding symbol is in place.
- That the holding symbol may be removed when the following condition is met:
That a Noise Impact Assessment prepared by a Qualified Professional is received that demonstrates compatibility with the surrounding land uses by establishing reasonable limits for noise impacts from the proposed use using any relevant guidelines or standards and may identify recommended mitigation measures to the satisfaction of Planning Services.
AND THAT the lands be designated as an area of Site Plan Control.
AND THAT the necessary By-laws are presented to City Council for ratification.