2. Zoning / Greater Toronto Airport Authority Zoning Regulations

2.  Zoning / Greater Toronto Airport Authority Zoning Regulations

Zoning

The parcel is designated as Public Open Space and zoned as OS2-6. This special section of OS2 permits a list of uses including spectator and community arenas, outdoor stadium, sports complex, overnight accommodation, convention centre, restaurant, office and other accessory uses. In cases where the proposed concept might exceed current zoning requirements, the City will consider a minor variance application to accommodate the development.

Parking for a Recreational Establishment is at the rate of 4.5 spaces per 100m² gross floor area – non-residential. If the parking standard is not sufficient a Parking Utilization Study will need to be undertaken to explore shared parking with adjacent facilities. Please note that there are 2,170 existing parking spaces at neighbouring amenities.

No height restrictions are identified under the OS2 designation, however Airport Zoning Regulations for Toronto Pearson International Airport and Nav Canada regulations restrict the height of development (see section below).

Refer to the following links for more detailed zoning information:

·  http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/zoningbylaw

·  http://www6.mississauga.ca/onlinemaps/planbldg/ZoneBylaw/DZBR1/Part%209.pdf

Airport Zoning Regulations

According to the Airport Zoning Regulations for Toronto Pearson International Airport, development elevations on the northern part of the site is affected by obstacle zoning restrictions, specifically Approach Surface for Runway 06R as well as the Outer Surface (see attached GTAA map).

Airport Zoning Regulations are enacted to:

·  limit the height of buildings, structures and objects including objects of natural growth in the area surrounding the airport;

·  restrict dumping of waste materials which might attract birds on lands adjacent to the airport; and

·  protect lands which house and are affected by navigational aids such as radar and communications equipment.

The maximum allowable development elevation under these restrictions ranges from 219.46 metres Above Sea Level (A.S.L.) under the Outer Surface restrictions (sliver of lands immediately abutting Hwy 403 – orange zoning lines) to 239m A.S.L. in the most Western portion (green lines). Southern portion of the lands are outside of the Airport Zoning Regulations.

The site is also affected by Nav Canada’s (NC) Instrument Flight Procedure minima obstacle identification surface. It is a horizontal surface located at 213m. A.S.L. Plans of Proposed structures exceeding this limit should be forwarded to Nav Canada for review and comments.

Please note that the above mentioned Airport Zoning Regulations and map were provided by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA).

* Information on existing contour lines and elevation measures (in metres) for the vacant parcel is available through the City of Mississauga’s eMaps application (see link):

·  http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/services/maps