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Monday, November 7, 2011
PICKERING Council Chambers
7:30 pm
Chair: Councillor Pickles
Part "A" Pages
Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 31-11 1-31
Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation
Public Mobile
2305 Fairport Road .
(Part of Lot 26, Concession 2) City of Pickering
Recommendation
That Public Mobile be advised that City Council has no objection to the proposed
40 metre high cell tower installation at 2305 Fairport Road based on the design
and other details submitted with this request.
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 32-11 32-57
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/11
Long Holdings Inc.
1887 Kingston Road
(North Part of Lot 17, Concession 1 Part 1 Plan 40R-6905) City of Pickering
Recommendation
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/11 submitted by Long
Holdings. Inc. to permit a music store and related uses on lands being the North
Part of Lot 17, Concession 1 Part 1 Plan 40R-6905 City of Pickering be
approved; and
2. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 9/11, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 32-11, be finalized
and forwarded to City Council for enactment.
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Committee Agenda
Monday, November 7, 2011
PICKERI Council Chambers
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Chair: Councillor Pickles
3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 33-11 58-89
Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation
Public Mobile
1939 Altona Road
(North Part of Lot 32, Concession 1), City of Pickering
Recommendation
That Public Mobile be advised that City Council has no objection to the proposed
40 metre high cell tower installation at 1939 Altona Road based on the design
and other details submitted with this request, and subject to the incorporation of a
shroud over the tower equipment, and a tower colour similar to adjacent hydro
towers.
(II) Other Business
(III) Adjournment
City Report To
_ Planning & Development Committee
PICKERI1yG. ReportNumber: PD.31-11
Date: November 7, 2011
From: Neil Carroll
Director, Planning & Development
Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation
Public Mobile
2305 Fairport Road
(Part of Lot 26, Concession 2)
City of Pickering
Recommendation:
1. That Public Mobile be advised that City Council has no objection to the proposed
-40 metre high cell tower installation at 2305 Fairport Road based on the design
and other details submitted with this request.
Executive Summary: On February 17, 2011, Public Mobile submitted a proposal to
construct a 40 metre high tri-pole cell tower at 2305 Fairport Road. Since the
submission of the initial proposal, Public Mobile completed their public consultation
process, in accordance with Industry Canada requirements. Public Mobile has advised
that no public comments were received and are requesting that City Council provide a
statement of concurrence in support of the installation.
City staff are supportive of the proposed installation. There are no communication
towers within the search area for potential co-location. The proposed tower and
equipment compound have been sited near existing hydro towers to minimize visual
impacts to the area. In view of the public consultation, conducted by the applicant, and
Council engagement associated with this proposal, the processing of this application
through this report is not considered contrary to Council's recent resolutions regarding
cell towers. It is recommended that Public Mobile be advised that City Council has no
objection to the proposed cell tower at 2305 Fairport Road, based on the design and
other details submitted with the request.
Financial Implications: No direct costs.to the City are anticipated as a result of the
proposed development..
Sustainability Implications: Enhancement to the wireless coverage at this location
will improve business and community communication capability.
Report PD 31-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation Page 2
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1.0 Background:
On February 17, 2011 Public Mobile submitted a letter to the City Clerk outlining
its proposal to construct a cell tower on the lands municipally known as 2305
Fairport Road (see Location Map - Attachment #1).
1.1 The Proposal
The proposed installation is a 40 metre high lattice tri-pole communication tower
and related ground cabinet. The tower is proposed to be located at the north
limit of the subject property against the existing hydro transmission corridor. The
base of the tower is approximately 2.4 metres wide. The ground cabinet, which
houses the radio equipment, occupies an area of 1.8 metres by 2.5 metres and is
located at the base of the tower. The tower and ground cabinet will be located in
a fenced compound measuring approximately 10.0 metres by 20.0 metres. The
compound is proposed to be set back. approximately 20.0 metres from Fairport
Road. Access is proposed from the existing driveway off Fairport Road (see
Applicant's Submitted Plan and Tower Elevation Plan- Attachments #2 and #3).
1.2 Property Description
The lands known as 2305 Fairport Road are designated as Open Space System
- Natural Areas in the Official Plan and zoned W- Rural Agriculture in By-law
3036 as amended by By-law 6578/05. The subject property is owned by
Verbancic Tree Supply and is currently vacant.
Surrounding land uses include agriculturakresidential uses to the north and west,
the Canadian Pacific Railway line and Cherrywood Hydro Transformer Station to
the south, and agricultural uses to the east. The applicant advises that the closest
residential property (2365 Fairport Road) is approximately 190 metres from the
proposed tower whereas our records indicate that the closest residential property
(2310 Fairport Road) is approximately 150 metres from the proposed tower.
2.0 Discussion:
2.1 Required Public Notification has been completed
Planning & Development staff are currently in the process of developing a
protocol respecting the installation of cell towers for City Council's consideration.
In the absence of a City protocol, applicants must follow. Industry Canada
requirements as outlined in the Client Procedures Circular (CPC) 2-0-03 Issue 4,
entitled "Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems".
The Industry. Canada requirements for public consultation require the proponent
to consult with the land use authority, and the public within a radius of three times
the tower height, measured from the tower base or the outside perimeter of the
supporting structure. For structures 30 metres or more in height, proponents are
required to place a notice in a local community newspaper circulating in the area.
Report PD 31-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation Page 3
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Based on the proposed 40 metre tower height, the proposed installation required
notification to three adjoining property owners within a 120 metre radius of the
base of the tower. The applicant provided written notification to the three
adjoining property owners and placed a notice of the proposed installation in the
April 20, 2011 edition of the News Advertiser. They have confirmed that no
public comments were received as a result of the notification process (see
Applicant's Site Selection and Public Consultation Report - Attachment #4).
2.2 Co-location opportunities have been examined
The installation and creation of separate, stand alone, radio communication towers
and broadcasting facilities is discouraged unless all other co-location options have
been explored and are considered unfeasible. Public Mobile has advised that there
are no existing cell towers within their search area and that Hydro One- is no longer
a willing host for cellular equipment on its towers. The applicant advises that the
proposed installation would be suitable for co-location with other carriers.
2.3 Council Resolutions
In May 2011, City Council passed Resolution 102/11 requesting Industry Canada
to cease consideration of communication towers in any residential area of
Pickering in order to establish criteria for all matters pertaining to land use for the
installation of these towers (see Council Resolutions - Attachment #5). This
resolution was a response to a number of cell tower installations that were
erected without municipal and\or public consultation, specifically a proposed
tower installation under 15.0 metres at 1820 Whites Road. The Whites Road
proposal precipitated an earlier Council Resolution in April 2011 requesting that
Industry Canada reverse approval of the tower and amend its policies to require
municipal consultation on all installations, regardless of height (see Council
Resolution 87/11 -Attachment #5).
The applicant has provided confirmation that this proposed installation has been
publicly circulated in accordance with Industry Canada requirements and the
proposal is now before Committee and Council for consideration.. In view of the
public consultation and Council engagement associated with this proposal, and
as this proposed installation is not within a residential area, the processing of this
application through this report is not considered contrary to Council's Resolutions.
2.4 Proposed Tower Location is Acceptable
Staff support the proposed location of this cell tower facility. The proposed tower
and equipment compound are proposed to be sited as close to the adjacent
hydro corridor as technically feasible. This location will minimize visual impact on
the area and the compound will be screened from public view by existing
vegetation. Public Mobile's consultant informed the City, at the September 6, 2011
Planning & Development Committee Meeting, that this proposed installation is
part of the network that would assist in the removal of the temporary cell tower
installation located at the Bushmill Plaza.
Report PD 31-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation Page 4
Staff recommend that City Council approve the recommendation in this report as
the proposed installation has minimal visual impact on the surrounding area, is
set back an appropriate distance from Fairport Road, and is not located in
proximity to incompatible and\or sensitive land uses.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Applicant's Submitted Plan - Site Layout
3. Applicant's Submitted Plan - Tower Elevation
4. Applicant's Site Selection and Public Consultation Report
5. Council Resolutions
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Tyler Bar Neil Carroll CIPP~ RPP
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SITE SELECTION AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
REPORT
for
NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
(Agricultural Lands located south of Concession Road 3 and east of Whites Road and West of
Dixie Road: PT LT 26 CON 2)
Prepared for:
The City of Pickering
Prepared by:
Public Mobile
Thursday, October 06, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction & Jurisdictional Context
2. Site Justification
3. Collocation on existing tower(s)
4. Common Design Guidelines and Public Mobile's Response
3. Location
4. Description of Antenna System
5. Health, Safety & the Environment
6. Public Circulation Package and Comments
List of Maps and Figures
Figure 1 - Evolution of a Cellular Network
Figure 2 - Evolution of a Cellular Network
Figure 3 - Evolution of a Cellular Network
Figure 4 - Changing Tower Profile over Time
Figure 5 - Minimum Separation of Antenna
Figure 6 - Co-location
Figure 7 - Co-location Arial View
Figure 8 - Tower Twist and Tilt
Figure 9 - Tower Loading
Figure 10 - Proposed Site Map
Figure 11 - Tower design and elevation according to site survey
Figure 12 - Newspaper Article: Original Template
Figure 13 - Newspaper Article: As Listed
Figure 14.1 - Public Circulation Brochure Side 1
Figure 14.2 - Public Circulation Brochure Side 2
Figure 15 - Circulation Map
Figure 16 - Circulation List
Map 1 - Location Map Showing Distance to Nearest Residential Dwelling
1. Introduction & Jurisdictional Context
In recognition of the Federal Government's exclusive jurisdiction and in an attempt to promote
balance, Industry Canada requires that proponents of telecommunication facilities consult with land use
authorities as part of their licensing process. The requirement to consult can be found in Industry
Canada's document, Client Procedure Circular CPC-2-0-03. According to the CPC, the purpose of
consultation is to ensure that land use authorities are aware of significant antenna structures and/or
installations proposed within their boundaries so antenna systems are deployed in a manner which
considers local surroundings. Consultation must respect the Federal Government's exclusive
jurisdiction and specifically does not give a municipality the right to veto the proposal. General
information relating to antenna systems in available on Industry Canada's Spectrum Management and
Telecommunications website http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/antenna
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As a result of the Federal Government's exclusive jurisdiction, this proposed wireless facility
does not require permitting of any kind. Similarly, zoning by-laws and Site Plan approvals do not
apply to our facilities. Public Mobile attests that the radio antenna system described in this Site
Selection package is excluded from environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Act.
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Notwithstanding the Federal Government's exclusive jurisdiction, Public Mobile is committed
to consultation with the Local Land-use Authority. In this case, the City of Pickering does not have an
existing Telecommunications Antenna/ Tower and Related Structures procedure. This package is
intended to provide the necessary information. as required by this policy for the Local Land-use
Authority (City of Pickering) to review and provide a Letter of Recommendation.
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2. Site Justification 1-11
A radio antenna and a tower are the two most important parts of a radiocommunication system.
The antenna is needed to send and receive signals for the radio station. The tower raises the antenna
above obstructions such as trees and buildings so that it can send and receive these signals clearly.
Each radio station Ind its antenna system (including the tower) provide radio coverage to a specific
geographic area, often called a cell. The antenna system must be carefully located to ensure that it
provides a good signal over the whole cell area, without interfering with other stations and can "carry"
a call as the user moves from cell to cell.
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If the station is part of a radio telephone network, the number of stations needed also depends
on how many people are using the network. If the number of stations is too small, or the number of
users increases people may not be able to connect to the network, or the quality of service may
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coverage area for the cell shrinks and the shrinkage between cells create coverage holes.
As demand increases for mobile phones and new telecommunication services, additional towers
are required to maintain or improve the quality of service to the public and restore contiguous wireless
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In this case, Public Mobile's RF Engineering department has determined the need for a Personal
Communication Services (PCS) upgrade to adequately provide contiguous coverage and service to our
existing and future customer base in and around the highway 38 corridor and neighbouring
communities. Currently, our network is burdened by a combination of poor voice and data quality in
this very large area. In some cases, the coverage is so poor that a handset would be unable to place a
mobile call at all in the subject location and surrounding area. The result of this situation is on-going
customer complaints, high "dropped call" rates, and in extreme circumstances, the potential inability to
place a mobile call that may be absolutely critical in an emergency situation.
Based on Public Mobile's RF Engineering team, a location was chosen east of Fairport Road on
the property that is part of lot 26 concession 2. The location is on commercial lands owned and
occupied by a private landlord, Verbanic Tree Supply & Landscaping LTD.
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3. Collocation
Public Mobile strongly supports co-location on existing towers and structures. The use of
existing structures minimizes the number of new towers required in a given area and is generally a
more cost effective way of doing business. However tower infrastructure is a finite resource and over
time most towers reach their engineered maximum. This normally results when more than two carriers
occupy the same tower as illustrated below.
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MINIMUM SEPARATION
Minimum 1 metre separation between antennas required. Towers are limited in terms of both allowable
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Interference with other antennas occur when there is less than 1
metre separation. The signal quality is reduced.
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Generally a meter separation is standard, however, the closer the carrier frequency's are on the
radio spectrum the more vertical separation is required. Because Bell, TELUS and Rogers operate is
close proximity in the radio spectrum separation distances between antennas can be as much as 10
meters.
Each successive carrier who requests space on a tower receives a lower and lower location. The
impact on second and third tower co-locaters because the antennas are line-of-site is that the broadcast
radius also shrinks. The location that the carrier achieves on the collocated site results in an uneven
distribution of coverage. from a site effecting the location of the surrounding sites for each carrier. As
you can see in figures 6 and 7 below demonstrate this effect. The I" carrier is able to locate its next
tower further away from the collocated tower that either the 2°d or 3rd carrier.
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Engineering capacity is a second limiting factor on how much equipment can be placed on a
tower. The more equipment on a tower, the more wind and ice loading on the tower causes it to twist
and tilt. Tilting has a direct impact on service quality of the tower. Since the signal is broadcast by line
of sight the more it tilts the more the signal area changes causes some areas to move in and out of
coverage. Dropped calls and unpredictable coverage is the result.
TILTING OF TOWER Wind loadino causes towers to twist
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The more equipment on a tower, the more the tower tilts. The more equipment on a tower, the more the tower twists.
Tower Tilt causes the signals to be aimed away from the Twisting of towers causes the signals to be aimed away from
target coverage area. The signal quality is reduced, target coverage area. The signal quality is reduced.
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Twisting of towers also causes the signals to be aimed away from target coverage area. The
signal quality is further reduced. Towers that are loaded with antennas beyond the tensile strength of
the steel both twist and tilt. A tower that is appropriately loaded operated within its specified
parameters and twist and tilt is kept within operating norms. Overloading a tower can result in
unacceptable tower operations or in some very rare cases tower failure.
USULTs OF OVERLOADING A TOWER
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A tower is designed to support and withstand site specific
A tower is designed to support its equipment load and withstand loading. Exceeding the limits will compromise the tower's
wind and/or ice loading that is specific to the site. structural integrity.
Unfortunately do to the sparse development and low rise structures around the proposed site co-
location is not a viable option.
4. General Tower Design Guidelines and Public Mobile's Response
The following is a table outlining the City of Pickering design guidelines (general and for self
supporting towers) and Public Mobile's response to each in this particular case.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES PUBLIC MOBILE'S RESPONSE
Co location is the preferred option for Public Mobile strongly supports co-location on existing
accommodating new telecommunications towers and structures. The use of existing structures
facilities as is locating other towers adjacent minimizes the number of new towers required in a
to existing towers or hydro transmission given area and is generally a more cost effective way of
towers doing business. There are no co-location opportunities
within the search area of the proposed tower nor are
there existing towers, transmission or otherwise. It
should be noted that the proposed tower would be
suitable for future co-location with third parties.
Avoid locations that are sensitive to The tower is not in close proximity to any of these
residential areas, historic sites, features.
environmentally sensitive areas and hazard
lands
Avoiding areas of topographic prominence The proposed site location elevation is approximately
139 metres above sea level which corresponds with the
average geographic elevation of the area.
Care shall be taken in the placement, style There are no buildings immediately adjacent to the
and colour of antenna and equipment proposed site. Furthermore the site and design of the
shelters on or adjacent to existing buildings. proposed tower are proposed to be as noninvasive as
possible. Tower lighting and colour will be dependent
on Nav and Transport Canada location and height
approval.
Maintaining appropriate setbacks from road The proposed tower has been sited on existing rural
allowances. lands. The location was specifically chosen in order to
minimize the visual impact of the tower. There is no
existing or future residential development in the area.
The nearest existing residence is 192 away from the .
proposed tower location. see ma below).
3. Location
The proposed site will be located on Pt Lt 26, Con 2 Pickering
Full Legal Description:
PT LT 26, CON 2, PICKERING, PTS 1,2,5 & 6 ON 40R20521, PICKERING, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
OF DURHAM, S/T DI9135,S/T EASE OVER PTS 5 & 6, P L 408.20521 AS IN
DR14878, S/T EASE OVER PTS 1,2,5 & 6 ON 40R20521 AS IN DR14880, T/W ROW OVER
PTS 3 & 4 ON 40R20521 AS IN DR14879
Tower Centre Co-ordinates: 43 51' 19.8" N, 79 07' 13.6" W
An aerial photo of the proposed site is shown in Map 1.
The 40 m tripole and a 200.0 sq.m fenced compound and is not accessible to the general public.
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4. Description of Antenna System
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Simulated Images: Please refer to Figure 11 (below) for a photo showing a typical 40m tri-pole tower. .
The installation will respect good engineering practices including structural adequacy at all times.
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5. Health, Safety and the Environment
Industry Canada requires that all radio stations be operated within the guidelines established by Health
Canada's Radiation Protection Bureau in its obligation, Limits of Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields at
Frequencies from 10 kHz = 300GHz. This document is also known as Safety Code 6.
In this case, Public Mobile's RF Designer, Junaid Ahmed, attests that the radio antenna system
described in this submission package will be installed and operated on an ongoing basis so as to
comply with Health Canada's Safety Code 6, as may be amended from time to time, for the protection
of the general public.
Moreover the proposed site complies with the Federal guidelines for environmental assessment (EA)
exemption under regulation SOR/2007-108. A signed attestation to that effect has been attached below.
Canadian Environmental Assessment Attestation
Regulation SOR/2007-108 (the exclusion list regulations, 2007) provides in Section 20 that the
proposed construction of a radiocommunication antenna and its supporting structure are exempt from
the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act provided it meets the circumstances
set out in Clause 20. That Clause reads as follows:
20. (1) The proposed construction, installation, operation, expansion or modification of a
radiocommunication antenna and its supporting structure
(a) if
(i) the antenna and supporting structure are either affixed to a building or located entirely within 15 m of
a building, or
(ii~ the antenna, its supporting structure, or any of its supporting lines has a footprint of no more than 25
m;
(b) if the project is not to be carried out within 30 m of a water body; and
I if the project does not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body.
(2) The proposed construction, installation, operation, expansion or modification of a
radiocommunication antenna and its supporting structure within 30 m of a water body if
(a) the antenna and its supporting structure are affixed to a building;
(b) the project results in an antenna with a height no more than the greater of 5 m and a height equal to
25% of the height of the building to which it is affixed; and
I the project does not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body:
(3) The proposed construction, installation, operation, expansion or modification of a
radiocommunication antenna and its supporting structure that are affixed to a physical work other than a
building if the project
(a) results in an antenna with a height no more than the greater of 5 m and a height equal to 25% of the
height of the physical work to which it is affixed; and
(b) does not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body.
Similarly, Regulation SOR/2007-108 provides an exemption for buildings from the requirements of the
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act provided it meets the circumstances set out in Clause 7. That
Clause reads as follows:
7. The proposed construction, installation, operation or modification of a building, other than a building to
be used exclusively for one or more of the purposes set out in subsection 6(2), if
(a) the construction or installation does not result in a building with a footprint greater than 100 mz or a
height greater than 5 m;
(b) the project is not to be carried out within 30 m of a water body; and
the project does not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body.
I attest that the radiocommunication antenna, its supporting structure and associated building proposed
to be located at PT LT 26 CON 2 PICKERING. complies with the aforementioned exemptions.
Sincerely,
James Kennedy RPP, MCIP
6. Public Circulation Package and Comments
Project specific information was provided to the affected public under both the Industry Canada
consultation guidelines and the City of Pickering's guidance.
Multiple avenues of participation were used during this project. In addition to information brochures,
which were provided to individuals within the circulation radius of 3 times the tower height or 120
metres, a newspaper advertisement inviting comment was also taken out in the April 20/2011 edition of
the Pickering News Advertiser. As of May 21/ 2011, the deadline for public consultation, there has
been zero comments offered to the email or fax number provided from the public on this proposal.
For your reference please see the public circulation package (newspaper article, public. brochure,
circulation map and circulation list) included below.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED PUBLIC MOBILE 40-METRE STEEL TRI-POLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
SUBJECT: ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individuals listed
below by Friday, May 20, 2011 with respect to this matter.
• Wireless steel tri-pole tower,
40 metres tall and will occupy PLEASE TAKE NOTICE as the approval of this site and its design is under
an area of 0.02 hectares. the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Industry
Canada, the City of Pickering has no jurisdiction in this matter other than as
Location: 370m south of the a commenting body to Industry Canada and the applicant.
Concession Rd. 3 Fairport
Rd. intersection in the City of ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Tower and site is
Pickering. Site is located available for review between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the
approximately. City of Pickering municipal offices. Further information may also be
obtained through the following contacts:
• Part of Lot 26, Concession 2,
City of Pickering, Regional Public Mobile - on contract to: City of Pickering contact:
Municipality of Durham
FONTUR International Inc. Planning Department
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lattice tri-pole tower and 1 Suite 104 One the Esplanade,
radio cabinet as well as Richmond Hill, ON 1-413 1J2 Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
fencing.around the base of
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Monday to Friday at the City of Pickering municipal offices. Further
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Excerpt from April 18, 2011 Council Minutes
Resolution #87/11
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
WHEREAS the City of Pickering was recently informed that Industry Canada has
approved a 'cell phone tower at 1820 Whites Road, Amberlea Presbyterian Church
without any consultation with the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS the Federal Government through Industry Canada, refuses to
recognize the important role that municipalities play in regards to local land use
matters and specifically where cell phone towers may be situated; and
WHEREAS local residents residing in the Amberlea/Foxhollow Neighbourhood are j
outraged, having become aware.through 3,d party information that such an
intrusion can be erected in a residential community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federal Government through
Industry Canada be advised that the- City of Pickering objects to the installation of
a cell phone tower at 1820 Whites Road and that they reverse its approval and
enter into discussions with the City of Pickering in order to find a more appropriate
location;
AND FURTHER that the Federal Government be required to amend their policies.
and procedures for the approval of cell phone and radio towers to allow for local
municipalities consultation on all applications and to not approve. applications
objected to by the local municipality;
AND FURTHER that consultation takes place through the Federation of
Municipalities on establishing guidelines to assist Industry Canada in setting
criteria that can be used by municipalities -to asses6 each application submitted for
cowers;
AND that a copy of this motion be forwarded to F GM to be included for
endorsement at its annual meeting
AND thr.t copies c"t':is re3 aluti!.,n be sent to Dan McTeague, f\4P for
Pickering/ Scarborough Eadt, the I-l()nou',!.`)Ie Tony Clement, i~,ginister of Industry-,
and the Hon-.irable Gary Goodyear, M:,,)isler of ^;ayc• (:.science and' '11'echniology)
c;arrierl Uranimclusly oil at
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Excerpt from May 16th. 2011 Council Meeting Minutes
Resolution #102/11
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
WHEREAS On April 18, 2011 the Council for the Corporation of the City of
Pickering formally opposed the installation of a 'communications tower at 1820
Whites Road in the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS hundreds of area residents have signed a petition objecting to the
installation of a communications tower at 1820 Whites Road and other City
locations;
WHEREAS the City of Pickering received a response from Industry Canada in
regards to our request to relocate the proposed communications tower at 1820
Whites Road and have ordered all communication tower installations cease on this
site until Industry Canada can review this matter;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council for the Corporation of the City
of Pickering requests the Government of Canada cease further consideration of
communication towers in any residential area of Pickering in. order to commence
discussions with the City of Pickering to establish criteria based on mutual respect
for all matters pertaining to land use in the City of Pickering for the installation of
communication towers throughout our community.
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Durham Regional Council, Corneliu
Chisu, MP Elect for Pickering/Scarborough East, Chris Alexander, MP Elect Ajax
Pickering, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and the Honourable
Cary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology).
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote
Cary Report to
Planning & Development Committee
ICKERING
Report Number: PD 32-11
Y .Date: November 7, 2011
From: Neil Carroll
Director`, Planning & Development
Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/11
Long Holdings Inc.
1887 Kingston Road
(North Part of Lot 17, Concession 1, Part 1, Plan 40R-6905)
City of Pickering
Recommendation:
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/11 submitted by Long Holdings
Inc. to permit a music store and related uses on lands being the North Part of Lot 17,
Concession 1, Part 1, Plan 40R-6905, City of Pickering be approved; and
2. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 9/11, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 32-11, be finalized and
forwarded to City Council for enactment.
Executive Summary: The application proposes to amend the existing zoning to
permit a Long & McQuade music store and related uses, and limited additional
commercial uses, within the existing building at 1887 Kingston Road. The property is
located at the southwest corner of Kingston Road and Notion Road (see Location Map,
Attachment #1). The usable space within the second storey of the existing building is
proposed to be increased by approximately 125 square metres.
The proposed retail establishment is consistent with the Pickering Official Plan,
including the Flood Plain Special Policy Area provisions, and the Kingston Road
Corridor Urban Design Development Guidelines. If approved, the applicant will be
required to enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the City for the development of the
subject lands.
It is recommended that this application be approved and the draft zoning by-law
amendment attached as Appendix I be finalized and forwarded to Council for
enactment.
Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the
proposed recommendation.
Report PD 32-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application (A 9/11) Page 2
Sustainability Implications: Staff's review of the application against the City's Draft
Sustainable Development Guidelines resulted in a score below the Level 1 standard.
Given the small scope of the application pertaining to the conversion of an existing
building into a commercial establishment, there is limited opportunity to achieve Level 1.
The proposed development intends to utilise the existing building and services on the
subject property. The site is located along Kingston Road which is identified as a transit
spine and which will support a future Durham Bus Rapid Transit System.
Further opportunities exist for the applicant to consider additional sustainable options
during the Site Plan Review and Building Permit processes.
1.0 Background:
The proposal is to amend the existing zoning to permit a Long & McQuade music
store and related uses, and limited additional commercial uses, within the existing
building at 1887 Kingston Road. The usable space within the second storey of the
existing building is proposed to be increased by approximately 125 square metres.
The subject property has a lot area of approximately 0.4 hectares, with frontage
along Kingston Road and Notion Road (see Location Map - Attachment #1).
The two-storey, 982 square metre building on the subject lands (formerly
operated by Stephenson's Rental) is currently untenanted.
2.0 Comments Received:
2.1 At the September 6, 2011 Public Information Meeting
(see text of Information Report and Meeting Minutes, Attachments #3 & #4)
No members of the public spoke in respect to this application.
2.2 Agency Comments
Durham Region Planning . the proposed use is permitted within a Regional
Department Corridor designation
• the subject property is connected to municipal
water supply and sanitary sewer servicing
• the proposed road widening, sight triangle
dedication and access configuration shown on the
submitted plan is acceptable
• confirmation from a Qualified Person that no
further environmental site assessment
investigation is required, and a Regional Reliance
Letter and Certificate of Insurance should be
submitted (see Attachment #5).
Report PD 32-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application (A 9/11) Page 3
Toronto and Region . subject lands are within a Flood Plain Special
Conservation Authority Policy Area (SPA)
(TRCA) . the SPA designation provides for relaxed
regulation of development within the flood plain
recognizing historically existing uses in the area
• provincial concurrence with the application prior to
the enactment of the amending by-law is
encouraged
• although flood proofing or flood protection
measures on the site are not possible, TRCA
does not object to the rezoning application as
long as the new uses are not prohibited in the
Pickering Official Plan, and the zoning
amendment applies only to the existing floor plate
of the existing structure (see Attachment #6)
Engineering Services . no objections
Division . proposed driveway off of Notion Road will require
the installation of a culvert (see Attachment #7)
3.0 Discussion:
3.1 The proposed development is consistent with the City's Official Plan
The proposed music store use, with accessory instruction and rental uses, is
consistent with the Mixed Use Areas-Mixed Corridor designation in the Official
Plan, which provides for a wide range of residential and commercial/institutional
uses at a scale and intensity that serves the community.
The Official Plan identifies the property as being located within a Flood Plain
Special Policy Area associated with the West Duffins Creek. Limited
development, including renovations and additions to existing buildings, is
permitted in these areas at a lower than standard level of flood protection,
subject to review by the TRCA. A number of sensitive uses, such as schools
and care facilities, are prohibited within Special Policy Areas. The TRCA is
satisfied that although flood proofing or flood protection measures are not
possible on this site, the proposed limited commercial uses are appropriate
within the existing building. The TRCA does not support an expansion of the
building footprint. The proposed additional space on the second floor of the
building will not expand the building envelope, and the zoning by-law will restrict
development to the existing footprint.
The Ministries of Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing have
been circulated. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has indicated no concerns with
the proposed development.
Report PD 32-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application (A 9/11) Page 4
3.2 Proposal is consistent with the principles of the Kingston Road Corridor
Urban Design and Development Guidelines
The Kingston Road Corridor Urban Design and Development Guidelines provide
a framework that supports the long term vision for the transformation of Kingston
Road from a highway to a 'main street'. The guidelines also recognize the
auto oriented nature of the corridor with auto-dependant land uses, but propose
a strengthened pedestrian streetscape treatment and connections at significant
intersections. The Kingston Road/Notion Road intersection is identified as an
important eastern `gateway' to Pickering.
Although in general higher intensity uses are anticipated along Kingston Road,
and particularly at gateway locations, higher intensity development cannot be
achieved on this site due to the Special Policy Area limitations. The proposed
commercial uses will provide for an improved pedestrian streetscape relative to
the industrial uses permitted under the current zoning, and will also provide for
an appropriate transition between the Kingston Road Corridor and the industrial
uses along Notion Road to the south.
3.3 All development matters will be addressed during the Site Plan Review
process
The applicant has submitted a Site Plan application (S 7/11) for the proposed
development. All development matters such as enhanced building materials,
stormwater management, parking, loading spaces, landscaping, paving,
driveway entrances, road widening conveyances and environmental site
assessment, will be addressed through the Site Plan Review process.
3.4 By-law to be forwarded to Council
The lands are currently zoned "M1 - Storage and Light Manufacturing". The draft
zoning by-law attached as Appendix I to this report provides for a mixed-use
zone which removes the light industrial permissions and permits the
establishment of a music store with accessory instruction and rental uses. The
business office use permitted in the existing zoning, and non-medical
professional office uses, are also provided for to provide flexibility. All permitted
uses are restricted to the existing building footprint as required by the TRCA.
It is recommended that the draft by-law be finalized and forwarded to Council.
4.0 Applicant's Comments
The applicant concurs with the recommendations of this Report.
Report PD 32-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application (A 9/11) Page 5
Appendix:
Appendix I Draft Implementing Zoning By-law
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Applicant's Submitted Plan
3. Information Report
4. Public Meeting Minutes
5. Agency Comments - Durham Region
6. Agency Comments - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
7. City Department Comments - Engineering Services Division
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Ashley Yea o d Neil C CIP, RPP
Planner I Director, Planning & Development
Marg Wouters, MCIP, RPP
Manager, Development Review
& Urban Design
AY:ld
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City Council
1jV,1g,1Z (Oct 2-4, 20 I/
Tony Prevede1, P.Eng
Chief Administrative Officer
Appendix I to
Report PD 32-11
Draft Implementing Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 9/11
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-la /11
Being a By-law to amend Re Micted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as
amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering District
Planning Area, Region of Durham in north Part of Lot 17, Concession 1, in
the City.of Pickering (A 9/11).
Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering deems it desirable to
permit the development on the subject lands, being North Part of Lot 17, Concession 1,
Part 1, Plan 40R-6905 in the City of Pickering;
And whereas an amendment to By-law 3036, as amended, is therefore deemed
necessary;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1. Schedule
Schedule I attached hereto with notations and references shown thereon is
hereby declared to be part of this By-law.
2. Area Restricted
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to those lands in North Part of Lot 17,
Concession 1, Part 1, Plan 40R-6905, in the City of Pickering, designated "MU-22"
on Schedule I attached hereto.
3. General Provisions
No building, land or part thereof shall hereafter be used, occupied, erected,
moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with the provisions of this
By-law.
4. Definitions
In this By-law,
(1) "Business Office" shall mean a building or part of a building in which the
management or direction of a business, a public or private agency, a
.brokerage or a labour or fraternal organization is carried on and which
may include a telegraph office, a data processing establishment, a
newspaper publishing office, the premises of a real estate or insurance
agent, or a radio or television broadcasting station and related studios or
theatres, but shall not include a retail store;
By-law No. XXXX/11 Page 2
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A?Ar `Commercial School" shall mean a school which is operated for gain or
profit and may'include the studio of a dancing teacher or music teacher,
an art school, a golf school or any other school operated for gain or profit;
(3) (a) "Floor Area" shall mean the aggregate of the floor areas of all storeys
above or below established grade, but shall exclude the floor area of
any parts of the building used for mechanical equipment, stairwells,
elevators, and any part of the building below established grade other
than that used for retail commercial or office purposes;
(b) "Gross Leasable Floor Area" shall mean the aggregate of the floor
areas of all storeys above or below established grade, designed for
owner or tenant occupancy or exclusive use only, which may also
include an outdoor patio, but excluding storage areas below
established grade;
(4) "Landscaped Open Area" shall mean the area on the lot free from
buildings and/or structures suitable for the growth and maintenance. of
vegetated plants such as grass, flowers, shrubs, trees and other
landscape features which may include walkways, berms, retaining walls,
decorative pavers, bricks or stones and outdoor amenity areas including
patios, but shall not include driveways, drive aisles, internal roads, parking
areas, curbs or any exterior garbage storage or handling area;
(5) "Professional Office - Non-Medical" shall mean a building or part of a
building in which legal or other professional services, not including medical
or dental services are performed or consultation given, and which may
include the offices of an architect, a chartered accountant, an engineer, or
a lawyer, but shall not include the office of medical practioners or a
body-rub parlour as defined in The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M. 45,
as amended from time to time, or any successor thereto;
(6) "Retail Store" shall mean a building or part of a building in which goods,
wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things are stored, kept' and
offered for rent or retail sale to the public;
(7) (a) "Yard" shall mean an area of land which is appurtenant to and
located on the same lot as a building or structure and is open,
uncovered, and unoccupied above ground except for such accessory
buildings, structures, or other uses as are specifically permitted
thereon;
(b) "Front Yard" shall mean a yard extending across the full width of a lot
between the front lot line of the lot and the nearest wall of the nearest
main building or structure on the lot;
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(c) "Front Yard Depth" shall mean the shortest horizontal dimension of a
front yard of a lot between the front lot line and the nearest wall of the
nearest main building or structure on the lot;
(d) "Rear Yard" shall mean a yard extending across the full width of a lot
between the rear lot line of the lot, or where there is no rear lot line,
the junction point of the side lot lines, and the nearest wall of the
nearest main building or structure on the lot;
(e) "Rear Yard Depth" shall mean the shortest horizontal dimension of a
rear yard of a lot between the rear lot line of the lot, or where there is
no rear lot line, the junction point of the side lot lines, and the nearest
wall of the nearest main building or structure on the lot;
(f) "Side Yard" shall mean a yard of a lot extending from the front yard to
the rear yard, and from the side lot line to the nearest wall of the
nearest main building or structure on the lot;
(g) "Side Yard Width" shall mean the shortest horizontal dimension of a
side yard of a lot between the side lot line and the nearest wall of the
nearest main building or structure on the lot;
(h) "Flankage Side Yard" shall mean a side yard immediately adjoining a
street or abutting on a reserve on the opposite side of which is a street;
(i) "Interior Side Yard" shall mean a side yard other than a flankage side
yard.
5. Provisions
(1) Uses Permitted ("MU-22" Zone)
No person shall within the lands designated "MU-22" on Schedule I
attached hereto, use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure
for any purpose except the following:
(a) Business Office;
(b) Commercial School
(i) only accessory to a retail store with a maximum floor area of
150 square metres;
(c) Professional Office - Non Medical;
(c) Retail Store.
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Zone Requirements ("MU-22" Zone)
No person shall within the lands designated "MU-22" on Schedule I
attached hereto, use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building except in
accordance with the following provisions:
(a) Building Restrictions
(i) Despite any other provisions of Zoning By-law 3036, the
permitted uses shall only occur within the building existing as of
the day of the passing of this by-law as shown on the Boundary
and Topographic Survey of Part of Lot 17, Concession 1
completed by the Ontario Land Surveyor on April 21, 2011;
A Despite Paragraph 5(2)(a)(i) above, an uncovered platform
located on the southwest corner of the building not
projecting beyond the most westerly exterior wall is
permitted.
(b) Landscaped Open Area (minimum): 15 percent
(c) Parking Requirements
(i) There shall be provided and maintained on the lot a minimum of
5.5 spaces per 100 square metres of gross leasable floor area
for all uses permitted under this zone;
(ii) Despite Clause 5.21.2b), parking shall be set back a minimum
of 1.5 metres from all internal side and rear lot lines;
(iii) Despite Clauses 5.21.2g) and 5.21.2k) of By-law 3036, as
amended, all parking areas including driveway entrances and
exits shall be surfaced with brick, asphalt, concrete, permeable
materials, or any combination thereof.
(d) Other provisions:
(i) Open storage. is not permitted on lands zoned "MU-22";
(ii) One garbage enclosure with a maximum gross floor area of
50 square metres is permitted in the side or rear yard only.
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6. By-law 3036
By-law 3036, as amended, is hereby further amended only to the extent
necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law as it applies to the area
set out in Schedule I attached hereto. Definitions and subject matters not
specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by relevant provisions of
By-law 3036, as amended.
7. Effective Date
This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the
Planning Act.
By-law read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this f , 2011.
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Information Report
Report Number: 16-11
For Public Information Meeting of
PICKERING Date: September 6, 2011
In Accordance with the Public Meeting Requirements
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13
Subject: Zoning Amendment Application A 9/11
Long Holdings Inc. -
1887 Kingston Road
(North Part of Lot 1.7, Concession 1, Part 1, 40R-6905)
City of Pickering
1.0 Property Location and Description
• the subject property is located at the southwest corner of Kingston Road and
Notion Road (see Location Map - Attachment #1)
• the subject property has a lot area of approximately 0.4 hectares, with
frontage along both Kingston Road (approximately 61 metres) and Notion
Road (approximately 68 metres)
• a two-storey, 982 square metre warehouse building (formerly operated by
Stephenson's Rental) occupies the property
• surrounding uses include a professional office to the west, a seasonal
camping establishment to the north across Kingston Road, and industrial
uses to the south, and to the east in the Town of Ajax
2.0 Applicant's Proposal
• the applicant is proposing to amend the existing zoning to add commercial
uses that would permit a Long & McQuade music store and related
warehousing and instruction uses within the existing building; the existing
rental establishment use permission is proposed to be retained
• the existing building will be renovated, including interior alterations to add an
additional 166 square metres of useable gross floor area within the existing
building on the second floor (see Applicant's Submitted Plan - Attachment
#2)
3.0 Official Plan and Zoning
3.1 Provincial Growth Plan
• the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Places to
Grow) guides infrastructure planning and strategic investment decisions to
accommodate forecasted population and employment growth within
municipalities
• the Growth Plan requires intensification of land uses within a municipality's
built-up area
Information Report No. 16-11Z,j~. rv Page 2
3.2 Durham Regional Official Plan
• the Regional Plan designates the subject property "Regional Corridor"
• "Regional Corridors" are to be planned and developed as mixed use areas,
including residential, commercial and service areas with higher densities
supporting higher order transit services and pedestrian oriented development
• Regional Corridors shall also provide efficient transportation links to Regional
Centres as well as other centres in adjacent municipalities
• Kingston Road is identified as a Type "B" Arterial Road and Transit Spine
which shall provide for complementary higher density uses and buildings
oriented towards the street
• Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 128 (ROPA 128), which implements
the Provincial Growth Plan, contains provisions that require significantly
higher densities for identified portions of Regional Corridors; the amendment
is currently under appeal
3.3 Pickering Official Plan
• the City of Pickering Official Plan designates the subject property "Mixed Use
Areas - Mixed Corridors" (Village East Neighbourhood)
• the current Mixed Corridor designation is intended primarily for residential,
retail, community, cultural and recreational uses at a scale and intensity
serving the community
• the Plan designates Kingston Road as a "Type B Arterial Road", which is
designed to carry moderate volumes of traffic at moderate speeds and have
some access restrictions
• the Plan recognizes Kingston Road as a transit spine, where a higher level of
transit service is to be encouraged within the City's urban area
• the Plan also recognizes that the subject property is situated within a Flood
Plain Special Policy Area which restricts certain uses and permits limited
development of buildings and structures within these areas
• in response to the Provincial Growth Plan, the City initiated a Growth Strategy
Program in 2009 as part of the Official Plan Review, to identify appropriate
locations and policies for intensification, including the Kingston Road Corridor;
this work may result in future changes to the designations, prescribed
densities, and other policies pertaining to the subject property .
3.4 Kingston Road Corridor Urban Design Development Guidelines
• the Kingston Road Corridor Urban Design and Development Guidelines
(adopted by Council in 1997) establish a general design framework for the
Corridor, that supports the long-term vision for the transformation of Kingston
Road from a highway to a "main street"
Information Report No. 16-11 82- Page 3
• the Guidelines identify the subject property as being within the Brock Road
Corridor which extends from Notion Road west to the Hydro Corridor
• the Guidelines envision the Brock Road Corridor as an "eastern gateway" to
Pickering, recognizing the auto-oriented nature of the corridor with
auto-dependent land uses, but with strengthened pedestrian streetscape
treatment and connections at significant intersections
• more emphasis is to be placed on commercial uses that support existing and
proposed residential neighbourhoods
• it is expected that the guidelines will be updated as a result of the Growth
Strategy Program work currently underway
3.5 Zoning By-law 3036
• the subject property is zoned "M1" - Storage and Light Manufacturing Zone
which permits uses such as business and professional offices, light
manufacturing and warehousing
• the applicant proposes to amend the by-law to remove certain industrial- uses
currently permitted under the existing "M1" zone, except for a rental
establishment, and to add commercial uses to permit a Long & McQuade
music store and associated uses
4.0 Results of Circulation
4.1 Resident Comments
• none received to date
4.2 Agency Comments
• none received to date
4.3 Department Comments
• none received to date
4.4 Staff Comments
• in reviewing the application to date, the following matters have been identified
by staff for further review and consideration:
• the property is within a Flood Plain Special Policy Area; the
appropriateness of the proposed uses, as well as existing uses on the
subject property will be determined in consultation with TRCA
• ensuring that the proposal is compatible and sensitive to surrounding
lands and is consistent with the principles of the Kingston Road Corridor
Urban Design and Development Guidelines
Information Report No. 16-11- Page 4
• site design matters concerning, but not limited to, parking layout, loading
spaces, sidewalks, landscaping, driveway accesses, and building
entrances
• the Region of Durham's requirements for a road widening on Kingston
Road, and the potential impact on the proposed site design
5.0 Procedural Information
• written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning
& Development Department
• oral comments may be made at the Public Information Meeting
• all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Planning Report
prepared by the Planning & Development Department for a subsequent
meeting of Council or a Committee of Council
• any member of the public who wishes to reserve the option to appeal
Council's decision must provide comments to the City before Council adopts
any by-law for this proposal
• any member of the public who wishes to be notified of Council's decision
regarding this proposal must request such in writing to the City Clerk
if a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the City of
Pickering in respect of the proposed zoning by-law amendment does not
make oral submission at the public meeting, or make written submissions to
the City of Pickering before the proposed plan of subdivision is approved or
refused, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal
6.0 Other Information
6.1 Appendix No. I
• list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City
Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing
report
6.2 Information Received
• in addition to the full scale copies of the applicant's submitted plan, the
following documents are available for viewing at the offices of the City of
Pickering Planning & Development Department:
• Planning Rationale Report
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
• Drainage, Stormwater Management and Floodplain Impact Engineering
Study
• Functional and Site Servicing Study
Information Report No. 16-11 Page 5
6.3 Company Principal
• the owner of the property is Long Holdings Inc.
• the applicant is R.E. Millward & Associates
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY ORIGINAL SIGNED By
Ashley Yearwood, MCIP, RPP Marg Wouters, MCIP, RPP
Planner I Manager, Development Review &
Urban Design
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Attachments
Copy: Director, Planning & Development
Appendix No. I to
Information Report No. 16-11
Commenting Residents and Landowners
(1) none received to date
Commenting Agencies
(1) none received to date
Commenting City Departments
1 none received to date
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Committee Meeting iyrmtes
MO<ERING Tuesday, September 6, 2011
7:3 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor .she
(11) Par's `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.
2. Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/11
Long Holdings Inc.
1887, Kingston Road
(North Part of Lot 17, Concession 1, Part 1, 40R-6905) 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.
Ashley Yearwood, Planner I, provided an overview of zoning amendment
application A 9/11.
Robert Millward the representative for the applicant appeared before the l
Committee in support of the application and to answers questions.
No. members of the public spoke in support or opposition to the application.
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Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
The Reg ional Dear Mr..Yearwood
Municipality
of Durham Re: Zoning Amendment Application A 09111
Applicant: Long Holdings Inc.
Planning and Economic -
Development Department Location: 1887 Kingston Road
Part of Lot 17, Part 1, 40R-6905
Planning Division Municipality: City of Pickering
605 ROSSLAND RD. E.
4T" FLOOR The Region has reviewed the above noted application and offers the
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CANADA -
905-668-7711
1-800-372-1102 The purpose of this application is to rezone the property to a Retail-
Fax: 905-666-6208 Commercial zone to the. permit a Long and McQuade music facility,
Email: plan ning@durham.ca
including retail, warehousing, rental and music instruction activities.
www.durtiam.ca
Regional Official Plan
A.L: Georgieff, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner of Planning
and Economic Development The subject lands are currently designated 'Regional Corridor' in the
Durham Region 'Official Plan (ROP). Corridors are to be planned and
developed as mixed-use areas, which include residential, commercial, and
service areas with higher densities. The proposed Long and McQuade
music facility, including the retail, rental, warehousing and instruction of
music activities is permitted within a Regional Corridor designation.
Provincial Policies & Delegated Review Responsibilities
This application has been screened in accordance with the terms, of the
provincial plan review responsibilities.
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GPGGH)
The subject lands are within the "Built-up Area" of the GPGGH. The
GPGGH includes policies to direct development to settlement areas, and
provides direction-for intensification targets within the Built-up Area. This
application generally conforms to the GPGGH.
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Potential Site Contamination
-lase i nvironme ita Site = ss;=ssn;ent -prepared by ~:j;faCr Associates
Ltd. has been sl: emitted ir.:sl,,:rpport of the application. Tl .report appears to
rely on ' previous studies recently (2010) undertaken for this site. by other
consultants. The report indicates that there is a low probability of potentiai
contamination on the site. The Region requests an addendum letter signed
by a Qualified Person stating explicitly that no further site investigation are
required. Additionally, the Region requires that a Regional Reliance Letter
and Certificate of Insurance be submitted.
Regional Servicing
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The subject property is connected to municipal water supply and sanitary
sewer servicing. Should the development require upgrades to the existing
municipal services,, they shall be addressed at the time of site plan
application. The *access configuration is acceptable as shown on the
submitted site plan. Additional comments will be provided through the
subsequent site plan application.
Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned should. you have any
questions or comments.
Yours truly,
Brad Anderson, MCIP, RPP
Planning Analyst
cc: Regional Works Department - Pete Castellan
Durham Region Transit Department - Martin Ward
Durham Region Transportation Planning - Amjad Gauhar
Attachments: Sample Reliance Letter
Certificate of Insurance
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Mr. Ashley Yearwood, MCiP, RPP
City of Pickering
1 The Esplanade
Pickering ON L1 V 6K7
Dear Mr. Yearwood:
Re: Zoning By-law. Amendment Application A 9/11
Site Plan Application S 07/11
On lands municipally known as 1887 Kingston Road
(Long Holdings Inc./R.E. Millward & Associates)
Staff at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) have now had an opportunity to
review the applications captioned above and wish to provide the following comments:
Purpose of the Applications
We understand that the purpose of the applications are to amend Zoning By-law 3036, as
amended, to permit commercial uses within an existing building and to obtain site plan
approval for the re-use of the same existing building.
Special Policy Area Designation
The subject lands are within a Special Policy Area (SPA), as_delineated on Schedule III,
Resource Management of the Pickering Official Plan. The SPA designation has been approved
by the provincial Ministries of. Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing in order to
recognize that this portion of the City of Pickering has historically existed in the flood plain and
that site specific policies are required with respect to flood plain. management in order to
provide for the continued viability of existing uses. The SPA designation provides for relaxed
regulation of development within the flood plain recognizing the historically existing uses in the
area and the hardship that strict adherence to provincial policies concerning development
would cause.
It is the understanding of TRCA staff that amendments to zoning by-laws within the SPA to add
uses requires approval from the provincial ministries. We encourage city staff to seek
provincial concurrence with the application prior to the enactment of the amending By-law,
Recommendation
Through our pre-application consultation with the Owner, the Owner's agents and city staff, we
understand that the Owner seeks to add a limited number of additional commercial uses to
allow the existing floor plate of the vacant structure on the subject lands to remain
commercially viable and to be re-used for new commercial uses outside of the former
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conlmerdai u-se. Given ti-:e significant depth of flood risk at the Re; ici al r:, ever;;, t
elevation of the existing structure and site in rei_tion to Kingston Road, it is no, possible to
undertake flood proofing or flood protection measures on the site. Giver, this context, TRCA
.staff do not object to the applications subject to the following:
that introduction of new commercial uses shall exclude the prohibited uses set out in
Policy 15.31(i)(i) to 15.31(i)(iii) of the City of Pickering Official Plan; and,
• that the amendment apply to the existing floor plate of the existing structure.
Detailed Site Plan Comments for Stormwater Management
We offer the following detailed site plan comments for consideration by City staff and the
Owner.
1. The grassed bioswale/infiltration trench proposed as part of the proposed stormwater
management plan (Section 2.3 of the Drainage, Stormwater Management and
Floodplain Impact Engineering Study) has not been shown on the Servicing and Grading
Plan. Independently, a grassed buffer strip is not sufficient in providing significant
removal of site contaminants. Please see the Low Impact Development Planning and
Design Guide (2010).
2. The site grading should promote the conveyance of runoff to the bioswale/infiltration
trench where possible. The current grading design has the majority of the southern
portion of the site being drained towards the site entrance, which is not suitable in
providing water quality control.
3. Subject to the review and approval of the City of Pickering, TRCA staff would prefer that
southwest corner of the property is re-graded to redirect the drainage to the proposed
bioswale in order to provide.quality treatment for a larger percentage of the site.
We trust that these comments are of assistance. Please contact the undersigned if you have
any questions or concerns with respect to the contents of this letter.
Yours truly,
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Chris Jones, CIP, RPP
Senior Planner
Planning and Development
Extension 5718
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cc: Tyler Barnett, City of Pickering (tbarnett@cityofpickering.com)
Steve Heuchert, TRCA (sheuchert@trca.on.ca)
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BICKERING Memo
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To: Ashley Yearwood August 12, 2011
Planner 1
From: Darrell Selsky
Supervisor, Engineering & Capital Works
Copy: Division Head, Engineering Services,
Subject: Zoning Amendment Application -A 9/11
Long Holdings Inc:
1887 Kingston Road
(North Part'of Lot 17, Concession 1, Part 1,40R-6905)
City of Pickering
The Development Review Team (comprised of both the Engineering Services and Operations &
Facilities Divisions) has met to review the above noted request and have provided the following
comments.
General Comments
1. Proposed driveway will require installation of culvert.
Traffic Comments
1. No traffic comments at this time.
Landscape Comments
1. Please provide landscape details.
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PICKERIlyG Report Number: PD 33-11
Date: November 7, 2011
From: Neil Carroll
Director, Planning & Development
Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation
Public Mobile
1939 Altona Road
(North Part of Lot 32, Concession 1)
City of Pickering
Recommendation:
1. That Public Mobile be advised that City Council has no objection to the proposed
40 metre high cell tower installation at 1939 Altona Road based on the design
and other details submitted with this request, and subject to the incorporation of a
shroud over the tower equipment, and a tower colour similar to adjacent hydro
towers.
Executive Summary: On April 6, 2011 Public Mobile submitted a proposal to
construct a 40 metre high tri-pole cell tower at 1939 Altona Road. Since the submission
of the initial proposal, Public Mobile completed their public consultation process, in
accordance with Industry Canada requirements. Public Mobile has advised that no
public comments were received and are requesting that City Council provide a
statement of concurrence in support of the installation.
City staff are supportive of the proposed installation. There do not appear to be
acceptable opportunities to co-locate this installation in the immediate area. The
proposed tower and equipment compound have been sited against the existing hydro
towers to minimize visual impacts to the area and the installation will not preclude future
development of the property. In view of the public consultation, conducted by the
applicant and Council engagement associated with this proposal, the processing of this
application through this report is not considered contrary to Council's recent resolutions
regarding cell towers. It is recommended that Public Mobile be advised that City
Council has no objection to the proposed cell tower at 1939 Altona Road, based on the
design and other details submitted with the request.
Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the
proposed development.
Report PD 33-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation Page 2
Sustainability Implications: Enhancement to the wireless coverage at this location
will improve business and community communication capability.,
1.0 Background:
On April 6, 2011 Public Mobile submitted a letter to the City Clerk outlining its
proposal to construct a cell tower on the lands municipally known as 1939 Altona
Road (see Location Map -Attachment #1). The property is on the east side of
Altona Road between the Hydro Corridor and Sparrow Circle.
1.1 The Proposal
The proposed installation is a 40 metre high tri-pole communication tower and
related ground cabinet. The tower is proposed to be located at the north-east
corner of the subject property against the existing hydro transmission corridor.
The base of the tower is approximately 2.4 metres wide. The ground cabinet, which
houses the radio equipment, occupies an area of 1.8 metres by 2.5 metres and is
located at the base of the tower. The tower and ground cabinet will be located in
a fenced compound measuring approximately 10.0 metres by 20.0 metres. The
compound is proposed to be set back approximately 200 metres from Altona
Road.' Access is proposed from the existing driveway off Altona Road (see
Applicant's Submitted Plan and Tower Elevation Plan - Attachments #2 and #3).
1.2 Property Description
The lands known as 1939 Altona Road are designated as Urban Residential
Area - Medium Density Area in the Official Plan and zoned W- Rural
Agriculture in By-law 3036. The subject property currently supports a residential
use and a commercial business - Verbancic Tree Supply and Landscaping. The
property is anticipated to be redeveloped in the future for residential uses. The
existing subdivision to the south was designed to accommodate redevelopment
of the subject property through the completion of Sparrow Circle which will
provide access to the future lots. The proposed location of the tower, at the
northeast limit of the property on the subject lands will not preclude the intended
residential development of the lands.
Surrounding land uses include residential uses to the south, Hydro transmission
lines to the north, and the Altona Forest to the east. The closest residential
property, (the residential use on the south side of Sparrow Circle), is
approximately 50 metres from the proposed tower.
Report PD 33-11 November 7, 2011
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Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation Page 3
2.0 Discussion:
2.1 Required Public Notification has been completed
Planning & Development staff are currently in the process of developing a
protocol respecting the installation of cell towers for City Council's consideration.
In the absence of a City protocol, applicants must follow Industry Canada
requirements as outlined in the Client Procedures Circular (CPC) 2-0-03 Issue 4, .
entitled "Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems".
The Industry Canada requirements for public consultation require the proponent
to consult with the land use authority, and the public within a radius of three times
the tower height, measured from the tower base or the outside perimeter of the
supporting structure. For structures 30 metres or more in height, proponents are
required to place a notice in a local community newspaper circulating in the area.
Based on the proposed 40 metre tower height, the proposed installation required
notification to 22 adjoining property owners within a 120 metre radius of the base
of the tower. The applicant provided written notification to the 22 adjoining property
owners and placed a notice of the proposed installation in the July 1, 2011
edition of the News Advertiser. They have confirmed that no public comments
were received as a result of the notification process (see Applicant's Site
Selection and Public Consultation Report - Attachment #4).
2.2 Co-location opportunities have been examined
The installation and creation of separate, stand alone, radio communication
towers and broadcasting facilities is discouraged unless all other co-location
options have been explored and are considered unfeasible. The closest cell
tower in this area is located at Woodview Avenue and Finch Avenue and Public
Mobile has advised that this tower is not within their search area and that Hydro
One is no longer a willing host for cellular equipment on its towers. The applicant
advises that the proposed installation would be suitable for co-location with other
carriers. Wind Mobile has been looking to install equipment in this immediate
area and has indicated an interest in co-locating on this installation.
2.3 Council Resolutions
In May 2011, City Council passed Resolution 102/11 requesting Industry Canada
to cease consideration of communication towers in any residential area of
Pickering in order to establish criteria for all matters pertaining to land use for the
installation of these towers (see Council Resolutions - Attachment #5). This
resolution was a response to a number of cell tower installations that were
erected without municipal and\or public consultation, specifically a proposed
tower installation under 15.0 metres at 1820 Whites Road. The Whites Road
proposal precipitated an earlier Council Resolution in April 2011 requesting that
Industry Canada reverse approval of the tower and amend its policies to require
municipal consultation on all installations, regardless of height (see Council
Resolution 87/11 in Attachment #5).
Report PD 33-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation Page 4
The applicant has provided confirmation that this proposed installation has been
publicly circulated in accordance with Industry Canada requirements and the
proposal is now before Committee and Council for consideration. In view of the
public consultation and Council engagement associated with this proposal, the
processing of this application through this report is not considered contrary to
Council's Resolutions.
2.4 Proposed Tower Location is Acceptable
Staff supports the proposed location of this cell tower facility. The proposed
tower and equipment compound are sited as close to the north and easterly limit
of the subject property as technically feasible. The proposed location of the
tower will minimize visual impact on the area by blending into the existing hydro
corridor to the north. In order to effectively blend this installation into the
backdrop of the existing hydro corridor, staff is recommending that this cell tower
be revised to include a shroud "stealth" design and be painted to match the
existing hydro towers which are painted off-white. The compound area will be
partially screened from public view by the existing vegetation on the subject
lands on the north side of Sparrow Circle.
Staff recommend that City Council approve the recommendation in this report as
the proposed installation has minimal visual impact on the neighbourhood, is set
back an appropriate distance from Altona Road, and will not preclude the
intended future development of the property.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Applicant's Submitted Plan -Site Layout
3. Applicant's Submitted Plan - Tower Elevation
4. Applicant's Site Selection and Public Consultation Report
5. Council Resolutions
Report PD 33-11 November 7, 2011
Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation Page 5
Pre Approved/Endorsed By:
yler Barnett (Veil Caratt MCIP, RPP
Svo for P r - Site Planning Director, tanning & Development
Marg Wouters, MCIP, RPP
Manager, Development Review
& Urban Design
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Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council 6,12-4
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
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SITE SELECTION AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
REPORT
for
NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
(Commercial/ Residential Lands located south of Finch Ave and east of Woodview Ave along
Altona Rd: PT LT 32 CON 1)
Prepared for:
The City of Pickering
Prepared by:
Public Mobile
Thursday, October 06, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction & Jurisdictional Context
2. Site Justification
3. Collocation on existing tower(s)
4. Common Design Guidelines and Public Mobile's Response
3. Location
4. Description of Antenna System
5. Health, Safety & the Environment
6. Public Circulation Package and Comments
List of Maps and Figures
Figure I - Evolution of a Cellular Network
Figure 2 - Evolution of a Cellular Network
Figure 3 - Evolution of a Cellular Network
Figure 4 - Changing Tower Profile over Time
Figure 5 - Minimum Separation of Antenna
Figure 6 - Co-location
Figure 7 - Co-location Arial View
Figure 8 - Tower Twist and Tilt
Figure 9 - Tower Loading
Figure 10 - Proposed Site Map
Figure 11 - Tower design and elevation according to site survey
Figure 12 - Newspaper Article: Original Template
Figure 13.1 - Public Circulation Brochure Side 1
Figure 13.2 - Public Circulation Brochure Side 2
Figure 14 -.Circulation Map
Figure 15 - Public Circulation List
Map 1 - Location Map Showing Distance to Nearest Residential Dwelling
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1. Introduction & Jurisdictional Context
In recognition of the Federal 'Government's exclusive jurisdiction and in an attempt to promote
balance, Industry Canada requires that proponents of telecommunication facilities consult with land use
authorities as part of their licensing process. The requirement to consult can be found in Industry
Canada's document, Client Procedure Circular CPC-2-0-03. According to the CPC, the purpose of
consultation is to ensure that land use authorities are aware of significant antenna structures and/or
installations proposed within their boundaries so antenna systems are deployed in a manner which
considers local surroundings. Consultation must respect the Federal Government's ' exclusive
jurisdiction and specifically does not give a municipality the right to veto the proposal. General
information relating to antenna systems in available on Industry, Canada's Spectrum Management and .
Telecommunications website h.ttp://strategis.ic.gc.ca/antenna
As a result of the Federal Government's exclusive jurisdiction, this proposed wireless facility
does not require permitting of any kind. Similarly, zoning by-laws and Site Plan approvals do not
apply to our facilities. Public Mobile attests that the radio antenna system described in this Site
Selection package is excluded from environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Act.
Notwithstanding the Federal Government's exclusive jurisdiction, Public Mobile is committed
to consultation with the Local Land-use Authority. In this case, the City of Pickering does not have an
existing Telecommunications Antenna/ Tower and Related Structures procedure. This package is
intended to provide the necessary information as required by this policy for the Local Land-use
Authority (City of Pickering) to review and provide a Letter of Recommendation.
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2. Site Justification
A radio antenna and a tower are the two most important parts of a radiocommunication system.
The antenna is needed to send and receive signals for the radio station. The tower raises the antenna
above obstructions such as trees and buildings so that it can send and receive these signals clearly.
Each radio station and its antenna system (including the tower) provide radio coverage to a specific
geographic area, often called a cell. The antenna system must be carefully located to ensure that it
provides a good signal over the whole cell area, without interfering with other stations and can "carry"
a call as the user moves from cell to cell.
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If the station is part of a radio telephone network, the number of stations needed also depends
on how many people are using the network. If the number of stations is too small, or the number of
users increases people may not be able to connect to the network, or the quality of service may
decrease.
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As the number of users exceed the capacity of the radio station to receive and send calls the
coverage area for the cell shrinks and the shrinkage between cells create coverage holes.
As demand increases for mobile phones and new telecommunication services, additional towers
are required to maintain or improve the quality of service to the public and restore contiguous wireless
service.
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In this case, Public Mobile's RF Engineering department has determined the need for a Personal
Communication Services (PCS) upgrade to adequately provide contiguous coverage and service to our
existing and future customer base in and around the residential area surrounding the Altona Road and
Finch Avenue intersection. Currently, our network is burdened -by a combination of poor voice and
data quality in this very large area. In some cases, the coverage is so poor that a handset would be
unable to place a mobile call at all in the subject location and surrounding area. The result of this
situation is on-going customer complaints, high "dropped call" rates, and in extreme circumstances, the
potential inability to place a mobile call that may be absolutely critical in an emergency situation.
Based on Public Mobile's RF Engineering team, a location'was chosen east of Altona Road on
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the on the eastern most end of the property municipally known as 1939 Altona Road. The location is
on commercial/residential lands owned and occupied by a private landlord, Ingrid and Joseph
Verbancic.
3. Collocation on existing tower(s)
Public Mobile strongly supports co-location on existing towers and structures. The use of
existing structures minimizes the number of new towers required in a given area and is generally a
more cost effective way of doing business. However tower infrastructure is a finite resource and over
time most towers reach their engineered maximum. This normally results when more than two carriers -
occupy the same tower as illustrated below.
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MINIMUM SEPARATION
Minimum 1 metre separation between antennas required Towers are limited in terms of both allowable.
T r: T IF space and engineering capacity. Each antenna array
requires a separation of vertical space so they do not.
create interference with each other (see figure 5).
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Interference with other antennas occur when there is less than 1
metre separation. The signal quality is reduced.
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Generally a meter separation is standard, however, the closer the carrier frequency's are on the
radio spectrum the more vertical separation is required. Because Bell, TELUS and Rogers operate is
close proximity in the radio spectrum separation distances between antennas can be as much as 10
meters.
Each successive carrier who requests space on a tower receives a lower and lower location. The
impact on second and third tower co-locaters because the antennas are line-of-site is that the broadcast
radius also shrinks. The location that the carrier achieves on the collocated site results in an uneven
distribution of coverage from a site effecting the location of the surrounding sites for each carrier. As
you can see in figures 6 and 7 below demonstrate this effect. The 15t carrier is able to locate its next
tower further away from the collocated tower that either the 2°d or 3`d carrier.
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Engineering capacity is a second limiting factor on how much equipment can be placed on a
tower. The more equipment on a tower, the more wind and ice loading on the tower causes it to twist
and tilt. Tilting has a direct impact on service quality of the tower. Since the signal is broadcast by line
of sight the more. it tilts the more the signal area changes causes some areas to move in and out of
coverage. Dropped calls and unpredictable coverage is the result.
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The more equipment on a tower, the more the tower tilts. The more equipment on a tower, the more the tower twists.
Tower Tilt causes the signals to be aimed away from the Twisting of towers causes the signals to be aimed away from
target coverage area. The signal quality is reduced. target coverage area. The signal quality is reduced.
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Twisting of towers also causes the signals to be aimed away from target coverage area. The
signal quality is further reduced. Towers that are loaded with antennas beyond the tensile strength of
the steel both twist and tilt. A tower that is appropriately loaded operated within its specified
parameters and twist and tilt is kept within operating norms. Overloading a tower can result in
unacceptable tower operations or in some very rare cases tower failure.
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RESULTS OF OVERLOADING A TOWER
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A tower is designed to support and withstand site specific
A tower is designed to support its equipment load and withstand loading. Exceeding the limits will compromise the tower's
wind and/or ice loading that is specific to the site. structural integrity.
Unfortunately do to the low rise residential nature of the proposed site neither co-location nor
rooftop installations are viable options.
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Response
4. General Tower Design Guidelines and Public Mobile's
Guideh
The following is a table outlining the City of Pickering design guidelines (general and for self
supporting towers) and Public Mobile's response to each in this particular case.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES PUBLIC MOBILE'S RESPONSE
Co location is the preferred option for Public Mobile strongly supports co-location on existing
accommodating new telecommunications towers and structures. The use of existing structures
facilities as is locating other towers adjacent minimizes the number of new towers required in a
to existing towers or hydro transmission given area and is generally a more cost effective way of
towers doing business. There are no co-location opportunities
within the search area of the proposed tower nor are
there existing towers, transmission or otherwise. It
should be noted that the proposed tower would be
suitable for future co-location with third parties.
Avoid locations that are sensitive to The tower is not in close proximity to any of these
residential areas, historic sites, features.
environmentally sensitive areas and hazard
lands
Avoiding areas of topographic prominence The proposed site location elevation is approximately
135.2 metres above sea level which corresponds with
the average geographic elevation of the area.
Care shall be taken in the placement, style There are no buildings immediately adjacent to the
and colour of antenna and equipment proposed site. Furthermore the site and design of the
shelters on or adjacent to existing buildings. proposed tower are proposed to be as noninvasive as
possible. Tower lighting and colour will be dependent
on Nav and Transport Canada location and height
approval.
Maintaining appropriate setbacks from road The proposed tower has been sited on existing
allowances. agricultural lands. The location was specifically chosen
in order to minimize the visual impact of the tower. The
nearest existing residential development is 50 away
from the proposed tower location. see ma below).
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3. Location
The proposed site will be located on Pt Lt 32, Con 1 Pickering
Full Legal Description: PT LT 32 AND PT RDAL BTN LTS 32 & 33 CON 1 PICKERING, AS IN
C0150183; PICKERING
Tower Centre Co-ordinates: 43 49'57.1 N, 79 08' 25.5" W
An aerial photo of the proposed site is shown in Map 1.
The 40 m tripole and a 200.0 sq.m fenced compound and is not accessible to the general public.
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Height: 40 m
Type: Tripole
Simulated Images: Please refer to Figure 11 (below) for a photo showing a typical 40m tripole tower.
The installation will respect good engineering practices including structural adequacy at all times.
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5. Health, Safety and the Environment
Industry Canada requires that all radio stations be operated within the guidelines established by Health
Canada's Radiation Protection Bureau in its obligation, Limits of Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields at
Frequencies from 10 kHz - 300GHz. This document is also known as Safety Code 6.
In this case, Public Mobile's RF Designer, Junaid Ahmed, attests that the radio antenna system
described in this submission package will be installed and operated on an ongoing basis so as to
comply with Health Canada's Safety Code 6, as may be amended from time to time, for the protection
of the general public.
Moreover the proposed site complies with the Federal guidelines for environmental assessment (EA)
exemption under regulation SOR/2007-108. A signed attestation to that effect has been attached below.
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Attestation
Regulation SOR/2007-108 (the exclusion list regulations, 2007) provides in Section 20 that the
proposed construction of a radiocommunication antenna and its supporting structure are exempt from
the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act provided it meets the circumstances
set out in Clause 20. That Clause reads as follows:
20. (1) The proposed construction, installation, operation, expansion or modification of a
radiocommunication antenna and its supporting structure
(a) if
(i) the antenna and supporting structure are either affixed to a building or located entirely within 15 m of
a building, or
(ii~ the antenna, its supporting structure, or any of its supporting lines has a footprint of no more than 25
M;
(b) if the project is not to be carried out within 30 m of a water body; and
if the project does not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body.
(2) The proposed construction, installation, operation, expansion or modification of a
radiocommunication antenna and its supporting structure within 30 m of a water body if
(a) the antenna and its supporting structure are affixed to a building;
(b) the project results in an antenna with a height no more than the greater of 5 m and a height equal to
25% of the height of the building to which it is affixed; and
I the project does not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body.
(3) The proposed construction, installation, operation, expansion or modification of a
radiocommunication antenna and its supporting structure that are affixed to a physical work other than a
building if the project
(a) results in an antenna with a height no more than the greater of 5 m and a height equal to 25% of the
height of the physical work to which it is affixed; and
(b) does not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body.
Similarly, Regulation SOR/2007-108 provides an exemption for buildings from the requirements of the
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act provided it meets the circumstances set out in Clause 7. That
Clause reads as follows:
7. The proposed construction, installation, operation or modification of a building, other than a building to
be used exclusively for one or more of the purposes set out in subsection 6(2), if
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(a) the construction or installation does not result in a building with a footprint greater than 100 m2 or a
height greater than 5 m;
(b) the project is not to be carried out within 30 m of a water body; and
I the project does not involve the likely release of a polluting substance into a water body.
I attest that the radiocommunication antenna, its supporting structure and associated building proposed
to be located at PT LT 32 CON 1 PICKERING complies with the aforementioned exemptions.
Sincerely,
James Kennedy RPP, MCIP
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6. Public Circulation Package and Comments
Project specific information was provided to the affected public under both the Industry Canada
consultation guidelines and the City of Pickering's guidance.
Multiple avenues of participation were used during this project. In addition to information brochures,
which were provided to individuals within the circulation radius of 3 times the tower height or 120
metres, a newspaper advertisement inviting comment was also taken out in the July 1 st/2011 edition of
the Pickering News Advertiser. As of July 31/ 2011, the deadline for public consultation, there has
been zero comments offered to the email or fax number provided from the public on this proposal.
For your reference please see the public circulation package (newspaper article, direct mail out
brochure, circulation map and list of houses included in the circulation) identified below.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROPOSED PUBLIC MOBILE 40 METRE-LATTICE TRIPOLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
SUBJECT: ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individuals listed
below by Saturday July 3012011 with respect to this matter.
Wireless steel lattice tri-pole,
40 metres tall and will occupy PLEASE TAKE NOTICE as the approval of this site and its design is under
an area of 0.02 hectares. the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Industry
Canada, the City of Pickering has no jurisdiction in this matter other than as
Location: Approximately 400 a commenting body to Industry Canada and the applicant.
metres south of the Finch
Avenue. Altona Road ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Tower and site is
intersection in the City of available for review between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday at the
Pickering. City of Pickering municipal offices. Further information may also be
obtained through the following contacts:
Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, Public Mobile - on contract to:
City of Pickering, Regional City of Pickering contact:
Municipality of Durham FONTUR International Inc.
30 East Beaver Creek Road Tyler Barnett, Senior Planner
The facility will include Suite 104 Development Review
mechanical equipment shelter Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1J2 City of Pickering
and fencing around the base One The Esplanade
of the tower. The tower will Fax: 866-234-7873 Pickering, ON
provide wireless and data Email: L1V 6K7
services. ONPCK0550.publicmobile.info@fo Tel: 905-420-4660 ext.2042
nturinternational.com Email:
tbarnett(cDcityofpickering.com
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Feaiih cna ,efeiv ore pernmourf to Public Mb Public Mobile i2 committed to public corsulfoiior,
'tile. stealth Cancoa has esicb6 h a electrc You ore invited to provide ommeris o Public Flo- i r •y. F*-
mogretic exposure guicehP.cs kro yr as 5e eta bile ebo t this proposal by nail electronic mail or y tT Public
, Ccd 6, fc ensure the s _ eperabor c vi r el s °ax In order to ensure your comments arc crsid-
ontenno irstcllcNors. Public Mobile ensures that l ereo you must respond by close o' business„r.,or
all of its facilifies operate well below the clicwc- soy 1 rl, s.,! <"•L < i to: MOBILE"
bie limits measured, taking into ccccurt all pre- I.
exis5ng sources and combined effects of addr j FONTUR Interraticrol '
ticral carrier co4ocotcrs; in foot, this site will be 30 East Eecver Creek Rocc,Suife 104
l th.cusor-ds cf times below the ollowcble limits. j Richmond Hill. GN L46 1 J2
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system described it fhis roti6ccion package : Toronto. Oil NUT 1 fvl^_
will comply with Transport Canedc / NAV• Coro Telephcne:.416-473-8215 i,.r3CQted at;
do ceroroutical safetyrec6rements. Public Fc,r 416 45 •3553
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undertake to Provide these requirements when ,till s'i iP5 Y`t ff1C t (-Gl:
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lined in CPC 2.0-03, is to ensure •hoi land use at.- ' specific geographic area. often called a cell. The
thcrities ore curare of sigrificert antenna structures 1 antenna system must be acrefully located to en- ' j
end/or irsicliaticrs proposed v,nthin their beurd,. ' sure thai it provides a good signal over the whole
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vies and that ontenria s ystems are deployed in a i cell area, without interfeing with other stations. In
morrerwiich- considers load surrcundirg,. I creos where there are many cells. the antennas
do rtcf reed to be very high. Where the cells or_ 1
i crgea the anterrtcs must be higher above 4he I ' ELEVATION PLAN
Consultation must respect the Federol Govern- I I
meri's exclusive umsdicticr end specincelly does ground level in order to provide good relic cover
net give a municipality the right is vela the pro- age for the whole crec. i i NOT TO SCALE
11 posal. As aresult, this proposed wireless=ocfity I I
does rof require permitting of cry kird. Similarly, In this case. Public Mobile has determined the';
zoning by-lows and site plot: approvals do rot ap need for new antennas in the crec in order toad-'
ply to these face:fifes. j ecuctely provide corfiguous coverage and set-! j
!vice to our future customer base along Atonal
NotvAthstcrdirg the Federal Gcvercmert, exclu- i Road, between. Finch and jhepFCrd Averue.l
:ive jurisdiction. Public Mcble is committed to car,- _ Public Mobile chose this site in. order to ovoid
sdfafionvwih the local land use authority The City ~ problematic situations for our future cusfomers
of Pickering). The city dices not have c council- ! such cs pact voice and data quality, dropped; j
adopted protocol or policy related to fhl.s proposal. calls, or ever. the inability to place a mobile cal! mt
Thi; public ncfi5catlor, has been designed to pia- 1 the subject crec.
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vide all !he necessary informc ion as recuire by i
Indusiry Ccncdc to those preoerfies' ',hot "oil vwi+Hn
the notification radius.
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KEY PLAN
'eci I Crum rd srw.e7
, The proposed site of the tower is t40m south of the : -
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Finch Ave end Ali„ra Rocd irterseclicn adjacent
the hydro corridor, or, the property legally known
as Port of Lot 32 Ccr ce, sicr I- 'I I
Public tdabte strongly sup ports co-lecafior or exist
irg tower, and structures. The use or e:dsting strut ;y r ; b
tunes minimizes the number a` rew towers required;
in o giver, area and is generally a m;ae cost etfec ,
five way of doing business. Unfortunately in this I
case. there were no existing structures it the area i ~ Public Mobile attests that the radio antenna system
i to be considered. \ described in this notification package will comply
with the Canadian Environmental AssessmenfAct,
as this facility is excluded from assessment.
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ONPCK0550 - Circulation List
PIN Address
263651195 TRCA Land
263.650089 TRCA Land
263651069 OPG Corridor
263651164 368 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E6
263651166 370 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E6
263651165 372 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651168 376 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651167 376 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651163 378 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651169 380 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651377 1565 Hummingbird Court, L1V 71-18
263651180 No mailing address
263651175 375 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E6
263651177 377 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E6
263651181 379 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E6
263651178 381 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651206 383 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651211 385S parrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651210 387 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651207 389 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651209 391 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
263651208 393 Sparrow Circle, L1V 7E7
Figure 15 - Circulation List
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Excerpt from April 18, 2011 Council 'Minutes
Resolution #87/11
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
WHEREAS. the City of Pickering was recently informed that Industry Canada has
approved a 'cell phone tower at 1820 Whites Road, Amberlea Presbyterian Church
without. any consultation with the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS the Federal Government through Industry Canada, refuses to
recognize the important role that municipalities play in regards to local land use
matters and specifically where cell phone towers may be situated; and
WHEREAS local residents residing in the Amberlea/Foxhollow Neighbourhood are
outraged, having become aware through 3r. party information that such an.
intrusion can be erected in a residential community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federal Government through
Industry Canada be advised that the- City of Pickering objects to the installation of
a cell phone tower at 1820 Whites Road and that they reverse its approval and,
enter into discussions with the City of Pickering in order to find a more appropriate
location;
AND FURTHER that the Federal Government be required to amend their policies.
and procedures for the approval of cell phone and radio towers to allow far local
municipalities consultation on all applications and to not approve applications
objected to by the local municipality;
AND FURTHER that consultation takes place through the Federation of
Municipalities on establishing guidelines to assist Industry Canada in setting
criteria that can be used by municipalities to assess each application submitted for
towers;
AND that a copy of this motion be forwarded to FCM to be included for
endorsement at its annual meeting
AND that copies of Ibis resolution be sent to Dan I` cTeague, MP for
pick:,:,ring/Scarborough.East, the Honourable Tony ';lenient, Pvlinister of Industry..
and the Ho nourable Cary C? aoc'year, ivii sister of S'Elte acience. and Tochnolocgy).
C'nrriad Unanimously or, .-i
k xorcled Vote
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Excerpt from May 16t". 2011 Council Meeting Minutes
Resolution #102/11
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
WHEREAS On April 18, 2011 the Council.for the Corporation of the City of
Pickering formally opposed the installation of a 'communications tower at 1820
Whites Road in the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS hundreds of area residents have signed a petition objecting to the
installation of .a communications tower at 1820 Whites Road and other City
locations;
WHEREAS the City of Pickering received a response from Industry Canada in
regards to our request to relocate the proposed communications tower at 1820
Whites Road and have ordered all communication tower installations cease on this
site until Industry Canada can review this matter;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council for the Corporation of the City
of Pickering requests the Government of Canada cease further consideration of
communication towers in any residential area of Pickering in order to commence
discussions with the City of Pickering to establish criteria based on mutual respect
for all matters pertaining to land use in the City of Pickering for the installation of
communication towers throughout our community.
AND THAT `a copy of this resolution be sent to Durham Regional Council, Corneliu
Chisu, MP Elect for Pickering/Scarborough East, Chris Alexander, MP Elect Ajax
Pickering, the hlonourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and the Honourable
Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology)..
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote