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Committee Meeting Minutes
1 FING Monday, February 7, 2011
7:30 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor McLean
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development
M. Wouters - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
D. Wylie - Senior Planner - Policy
1. James - Planner II
M. Yeung - Planner I
D. Shields - City Clerk
(1) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(11) Part `A' Information Reports
Marg Wouters, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design gave an outline
of the requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. She 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.
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Monday, February 7, 2011
7:30 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor McLean
1. Zoning By-law Amendment -A 10/10
Gazarek Realty Holdings Ltd. on behalf of
St: Mary & St. John The Beloved Coptic Orthodox Church
980 - 984 Kingston Road
(Range 3 B.F.C. Part Lot 25, 26 Now RP 40R-1090 Part 14, 15, 17 and Part
Road Allowance between Range 3 B.F.C. & Concession 1 Now RP 40R-11222
Part 3 4 and Concession 1 Part Lot 25, 26), City of Pickering
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above noted application.
Isa James, Planner II gave an overview of zoning amendment application A
10/10.
Gerry Gazarek appeared before the Committee in support of the application. Mr.
Gazarek noted that he has owned the property for 25 years and when he first
purchased it there was religious facility on the site. He noted that he felt the
citizens of Pickering have always been given opportunities to participate in their
religious beliefs. Mr. Gazarek answered questions and provided clarification on
the application.
Anneta Tomais, 5 Todd Road, Ajax, appeared before the Committee on behalf of
Muppets Child Care Centre located at 986 Dunbarton Road. She noted her
concern with respect to the proposed daycare centre, stating that four daycare
centres already exist in the area. She informed the Committee that her daycare
centre is not at capacity and was concerned that another daycare centre in the
area would hamper their enrolment.
Vern Bruce, 975 Merritton Road, Pickering appeared before the Committee, in
opposition to the application and noted he lives adjacent to the property. He
stated that he did not feel a daycare was an appropriate use for the site and
stated his concern with additional noise, on street parking and the close
proximity to the railway tracks. Mr. Bruce felt that if a daycare use was approved
he would like to see it in the building that was furthest east of his property. He
noted that Merritton Road was already congested with on street parking and felt
these uses would increase the problem. He also noted his concern with the
close proximity of the railway tracks and the safety of the children.
Marion Barsoum appeared before the Committee on behalf of the church and
stated that the daycare facility has not been determined as a definite use. She
stated that the daycare facility would be primarily used by the church
congregation, and they would not openly be seeking enrolment from the public.
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Monday, February 7, 2011
7:30 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor McLean
Father Daniel Bessada, Priest with the Church, appeared before the Committee
and stated that the daycare would only occupy a portion of the building. He also
noted that if a daycare was operating from the site all precautions would be
taken to make it safe for the children. He also confirmed that the facility would
mainly be providing daycare for the church members and they were not looking
for public enrolment.
A question and answer period ensued.
2. Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10
Starbank Development 1786 Corp. on behalf of
Golden Prospect Enterprises Ltd.
1786 & 1790 Liverpool Road
(Part Lot 23, Concession 1, Part 1, 40R-15786) City of Pickering
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above noted application.
Mila Yeung, Planner I gave an overview of zoning amendment application A
11/10.
Michael Goldberg, 2171 Avenue Road, Toronto, appeared before the Committee
on behalf of the applicant. He stated the proposed application relates to the
northern third of the site where a one storey restaurant currently exists. He
noted the applicant proposes to demolish the building and replace it with a two
storey financial institution which would include a drive-through facility. He also
noted that the drive-through would be situated on the site so that traffic would
flow through the site and it would also be screened from the public view. Mr.
Goldberg answered questions and provided clarification on the application.
A question and answer period ensued.
No members of the public appeared in support or opposition to the application.
(III) Part`B' - Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, Planning & Development & Director, Operations &
Emergency Services, Report PD 03-11
Building By-law Appointment Schedule Amendment
under the Buildinq Code Act
Recommendation
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PICKER-ING Monday, February 7, 2011
7:30 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor McLean
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That the City's Building By-law 6603/05 which appoints the Chief Building
Official, Deputy Chief Building Official and Inspectors be amended as set out in
Attachment 1 to Report PD 03-11.
Carried
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 04-11
Drive-Through Facilities Study, City of Pickering
Councillor O'Connell requested staff keep the Accessibility Advisory Committee
informed on the study in order to make sure the needs of the disabled
community are also considered when reviewing drive-through facilities.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
1. That Report PD 04-11 of the Director, Planning & Development for the 'Drive-
Through Facilities Study" be received;
2. That staff be directed to undertake a study to review the City's land use
planning policies, zoning regulations and design guidelines regarding drive-
through facilities and to recommend any necessary changes.
Carried
(IV) Other Business
The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action the following;
a) Councillor McLean requested that staff continue to keep Council informed of
any dumping of York Region soil on property within Pickering.
(V) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.
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