Development Application Meeting for 961 and 970 Zelco Dr and 4425 South Service Rd

Overview:

 The City of Burlington has received (an) application(s) from Urban Solutions Planning and Land Development Consultants to rezone the subject lands located on 961 & 970 Zelco Drive and 4425 South Service Road.

The purpose of this application is to amend the Zoning By-law for the subject lands to permit a Motor Vehicle Wrecking Yard within the existing zone. The property owner is currently operating a metal recycling facility on the subject lands with the aim of providing motor vehicle wrecking services as defined by Burlington Zoning By-law 2020.
The property is currently designated “Employment Lands – General Employment” within the city’s Official Plan. This designation permits a broad range of employment and office uses, including industrial and limited retail uses with a separation from sensitive land uses such as residential uses.
The property is currently zoned “General Employment (GE1)” which permits office and industrial uses including a recycling facility, however a Motor Vehicle Wrecking Yard is a prohibited use.
Burlington Community Planning staff have reviewed this application along with the comments received from the public and technical agencies to date. Staff will be recommending approval of the amendment to the City’s Planning and Development Committee of Council.