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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 14, 2015 Cifq o1 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes IKONOI K Monday, September 14, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe I. Cumming R. Johnson B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles Also Present: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor T. Melymuk - Director, City Development C. Rose - Chief Planner D. Shields - City Clerk J. Brooks - Manager, Policy & Geomatics N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design M. Markham - Principal Planner— Policy C. Celebre - Senior Planner— Development Review A. Emm - Planner II L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (I) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Part `A' Information Reports • Information Report No. 04-15 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/15 Kingsett Brookdale Centre Inc. Concession 1, Part Lots 23 and 24, 40R-25448 Part 1,2, 4-37, 44-47 and Parts 3, 38 (1105 Kingston Road) City of Pickering 1 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes N[SN t IZ[ Monday, September 14, 2015 7:00 pm -Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. Nilesh Surti, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and also noted that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed, that person or public body are not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Municipal Board, and may not be entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Amy Emm, Planner II, with the aid of a power point presentation, provided an outline of Information Report 04-15. Craig Hunter of Hunter& Associates Ltd appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant in support of the application. Information Report No. 05-15 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-001/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/15 Duffin's Point Inc. Concession 3, Part Lot 19, 40R-2548, Part 1 and 40R-26764, Part 1 (2460 and 2470 Brock Road) Melissa Markham, Principal Planner, Development Review & Urban Design, with the aid of a power point presentation, provided an outline of Information Report 05- 15. Bryce Jordan, Planning Manager for GHD Inc. representing the applicant, appeared before the Committee in support of the application. He stated this development will introduce employment and the commercial components will service the neighbourhood, noting the inclusion of a Supermarket and fitness centre. He also stated that arrangements were in place to lease property from Hydro One for additional parking spaces. He indicated the potential for a day care centre, showing how a rooftop garden area could be accommodated for a potential daycare centre use. Paul Pistritto, 1568 Alwin Circle, Pickering, appeared before the Committee stating his desire to review all plans with respect to the Supermarket component. Bryce Jordan returned to respond to comments and questions raised. Discussion ensued with clarification given regarding phase one of the plans and the estimate of jobs to be created. 2 Citq o 1 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes CliaM ME Monday, September 14, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson (III) Part `B' Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, City Development, Report PLN 09-15 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Rogers Communications Inc. 1822 Whites Road Part of Lot 29, Concession 1, Parts 2 to 7, 40R-9979 Installation #63 Tatyana Morro, Municipal Relations Specialist, Rogers Communications Inc., appeared before the Committee in support of the application and through the aid of a power point presentation, briefly outlined the proposal. She noted how wireless technology has transformed, explaining the site selection criteria. She provided an overview of the consultation process done and comments received. A discussion period ensued with questions raised regarding co-locating as well as clarification on the size of the tower. June Wood appeared before the Committee in opposition to the cell tower. Ms. Wood outlined the history of the cell tower installation. She stated that the residents did not feel they were involved in the process, and that Rogers did not follow protocol. She questioned why Rogers would proceed to erect a tower across the street from a previously denied location. She noted concerns that certain groups are at greater health risks and that the World Health Organization also have concerns regarding the health issues related to cell towers. She also noted they had a petition with 800 signatures opposing the cell tower. Desiree Mahadeo, 501 Charnwood Court, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the cell tower. She stated that the tower was put up illegally, was much taller than indicated and that no consultation had taken place. She felt that cell towers should not be put up in residential areas and questioned why they could not share the location on Fairport Road. She stated that hydro corridors would be a more viable location. Discussion period ensued with concerns being noted for Rogers lack of communication and consultation during this process. It was requested that the City forward a letter to Rogers expressing their concerns in this regard. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean 3 Cliq 00 tI Planning & Development P.1 _ Committee Meeting Minutes .».. ,5 ®;rig K�rnallIC Monday, September 14, 2015 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson That Rogers Communications Inc. be advised that City Council does not object to the- 14.9 metre high telecommunication tower located at 1822 Whites Road, based on the design and other details submitted with the application. Carried on a Recorded Vote As Follows: Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor Cumming Councillor Johnson Councillor O'Connell Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 2. Director, City Development, Report PLN 10-15 Infrastructure Ontario Class B Environmental Assessments for the Demolition of Structures Located in the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale A brief discussion period ensued with staff responding to clarification requested from Members. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe 1. That Council in response to the Infrastructure Ontario Class B Environmental Assessments, object to the demolition of buildings located at 498 and 1050 Whitevale Road, and 1740 Fifth Concession Road; 2. That Council also object to the demolition of the building located at 615 Whitevale Road but not object to the demolition of the outbuilding at this location; 3. That Council not object to the demolition of buildings located at 3490 Brock Road, 1469 Taunton Road, 170 Highway 7, 2750 Whitevale Road and 2900 Brock Road; 4. That Council also not object to the demolition of the building located at 650 Whitevale Road and requests the Province install a commemorative plaque on the property at the proposed trail head location; 4 044 _ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes tii _aXHIZ[ Monday, September 14, 2015 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson 5. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee to designate 498, 615 and 1050 Whitevale Road, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and that staff be authorized to prepare the appropriate materials and report back to Council at a future date; 6. That Council request staff to write the school boards to determine their interest in incorporating the building located at 3280 Sideline 16 into a future school board block, and if the school boards are not interested, that Council not object to the demolition of the house located at 3280 Sideline 16; 7. That Council express its strong concern with the Province for its disregard of significant heritage resources in Pickering through the lack of maintenance and occupancy of such resources, in contravention of the Provincial Policy Statement, and request the Province to restore and reuse these structures and manage them in compliance with the Standards & Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Heritage Properties; p 8. That Council request the Province to record, document and provide to the City in the form of photographs and/or measured drawings all buildings to be demolished, as well as make available exterior or interior heritage features for salvage to interested parties prior to any demolition; and 9. Further, that a copy of this Report and Council's Resolution be forwarded to: the Premier of Ontario; Infrastructure Ontario; the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure; the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and the Whitevale and District Residents' Association. Carried 3. Director, City Development, Report PLN 11-15 Federal Lands Revised Pickering Airport Site and Revised Airport Zoning Regulations Recommendation Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Cumming 1. That Transport Canada be advised that the City of Pickering does not object to the Order that appeared in the Canada Gazette, Part 1, on July 18, 2015, proposing to declare a smaller Pickering Airport Site and the corresponding revised Airport Zoning Regulations; and 5 Citti IA- Planning & Development 114.. Committee Meeting Minutes rO_I IX Monday, September 14, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson 2. Further, that a copy of Report PLN 11-15 be forwarded to Transport Canada, the Region of Durham, the Region of York, the City of Markham, the Town of Whitby, the Town of Ajax, Township of Uxbridge, Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville, the Township of Scugog, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. - Carried on a Recorded Vote As Follows: Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor Johnson Councillor Cumming Councillor O'Connell Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan (IV) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm. 6