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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 3, 2011 Ciro Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 3, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Present: Councillors: K. Ashe D. Dickerson B. McLean O'Connell D. Pickles P. Rodrigues Absent: Mayor Ryan Also Present: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development P. Bigioni - City Solicitor D. Shields - City Clerk M. Wouters - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design R. Pym - Principal Planner - Development Review D. Wylie - Senior Planner - Policy (1) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Part `A' Information Reports Marg Wouters, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. She outlined the notification process procedures and also noted that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed, that person or public body are not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Municipal Board, and may not be entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. 1. Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2011-02 Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2011-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 12/11 1 Citqo~ _ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 3, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Maddy Development Inc. 1290 & 1292 Old Orchard Avenue (Lot 8 and Part of Lots 7 & 9 Plan 432City 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. Ross Pym, Principal Planner, Development Review provided an overview of zoning amendment application A 12/11. Allen Windrum a representative for the applicant appeared before the Committee in support of the application. He noted the current zoning allows for the 16 units and was approved in 2004 but, the applicant at this time was seeking reductions to the building setbacks. He noted that the reduced building setbacks would allow them to build units with two car garages and a more upscale building then originally approved. He also stated that there would be an increase in the number of additional visitor parking spaces. Sharon and Morgan Neney, 1288 Old Orchard Avenue appeared before the Committee, stating they were looking forward to the development of this area. They noted that the concerns they had were with the height of the units and the privacy of existing homeowners. They questioned whether the existing trees and landscaping could be maintained to help with privacy issues. They also noted their concerns with what would happen to the wildlife in the area and stated their concerns with what the development would do to grading in the area. Mr. & Mrs. Neney questioned what amenities would be put in place in the area where the visitor parking was located. Sharon MacPherson, 831 Douglas Avenue, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the reduced building setbacks and stated that she did not want the houses to be towering over her property. She also noted concerns with respect to her privacy and fencing along the area backing onto her property. Marlene Imlach-Walker, 829 Douglas Avenue appeared before the Committee in opposition to the proposed application. She questioned whether the existing trees and landscaping would remain and also noted her concern with what would happen to the wildlife. She noted her concern with the height of the housing and the loss of privacy. Judith Morin, 1295 Old Orchard Avenue appeared before the Committee, stating she supported the application, but had questions with respect to emergency vehicles as well as garbage trucks accessing the internal street. She also questioned the type of amenities which would be on the site. 2 caq 00 _ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes PICKIE Monday, October 3, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Piyali Correya, 1267 Haller Avenue appeared before the Committee and also noted her concerns with the lack of privacy and stated she does not support two storey buildings. She noted she would also like to see the trees remain and stated her concerns for the wildlife. She also stated her concern with the width of the road and how emergency vehicles and truck traffic would manoeuvre on it. Ms. Correya noted that she had a surveyor on her property verifying property lines and questioned what that was about. Pat Norwood, 1268 Haller Avenue appeared before the Committee stating her concerns with overflow parking from the site and exiting area traffic. She also noted her concerns with access for emergency vehicles. She questioned the height of the buildings and also questioned whether sewer system would be able to handle the additional housing. Anthony Nagy, 1275 Haller Avenue, appeared before the Committee stating he would like to see the existing trees remain to ensure privacy. He stated his concerns with grading, water. runoff and traffic density. He also questioned whether the internal road would be able to handle truck traffic. He stated that he had a Bell and Rogers easement in his backyard and did not want people entering his property in order to hook up to this new development. Jaclyn Smart, 829 Fairview, appeared before the Committee in support of the application. While she could understand the concerns of the residents, she noted this proposal was better than a highrise. She questioned when construction would begin and timeframes involved. She also questioned the types of amenities and stated landscaping would be an asset. A question and answer period ensued. Allen Windrum appeared before the Committee and addressed the resident's concerns. He noted that the surveyor would have been there as a requirement of the Land Registry office to certify the boundaries. He stated there would be no cable or bell lines coming off neighbouring properties to service this site. He also stated they would attempt to retain the trees and landscaping wherever possible. He stated the road must meet municipal standards, so there would be no issues with emergency vehicles or truck traffic. He also stated there would be 4 parking spaces per home so did not expect on street parking. He noted that he thought the area-for any amenities was going to be left as green space. He expected construction to begin in Spring of 2012 with completion in that same year. 3 Ctas 0~ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 3, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Correspondence was received from Roy Martell noting numerous concerns with the application. A number of his concerns included noise, street debris and dust control, sewer capacities, safety issues and access for emergency vehicles. He also noted concerns with snow removal, retaining the existing trees and fencing. Correspondence was received from Sharon and Fred MacPherson, 831 Douglas Avenue in opposition to the application. They noted objections with the addition of 16 detached dwelling units in this proposal as well as the side. clearance of dwellings. They stated their area has seen enough development, and noted no additional residential units should be added unless they fit within the current by- laws. Correspondence was received from Walt Norwood, questioning a number of issues in relation to the proposed application. He inquired whether the units would have basements, parking and street widths, and also whether the trees would remain. He also stated his desire to see signs indicating no construction traffic as well as no engine brakes in residential areas for safety purposes for the children in the area. (III) Part `B' - Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 30-11 Zoning Amendment Application - A 7/10 Pickering-Brock Centre Inc. 1755-1805 Pickering Parkway & 1842 Notion Road Concession 1, South Part Lot 17, 18, City of Pickering Harry Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd. appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant in support of the application. He indicated the only outstanding item was the traffic report, noting some revisions needed to be addressed with respect to traffic improvements. He stated his main concern was in regards to the restriction of drive-through facilities and questioned whether staff would reconsider these restrictions. He stated he was available to answer any questions. Correspondence was received from Ornella Richichi, First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited stating it would be premature to approve the zoning by-law without the acceptance of the traffic study by both the Region of Durham and the City of Pickering. They also stated a Holding Provision be incorporated into the proposed zoning by-law to allow additional time for further review and approval of the traffic study. 4 Citq oo _ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes FICKERNG Monday, October 3, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Correspondence was received from Anthony Rossi, Coco Paving Inc., expressing their concerns with complaints from future owners or tenants of the retail businesses regarding their business. He noted that the nature of their business would create noise, odour, lights, etc. at all hours and stated they would not be responsible for addressing these concerns of future owners and tenants. A question and answer period ensued. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Zoning Amendment Application A 7/10 submitted by Zelinka Priamo Ltd., on behalf of Pickering-Brock Centre Inc., to permit an expansion of the shopping centre on lands being Concession 1, South Part Lot 17, 18 be approved; 2. That a zoning by-law to implement Zoning Amendment Application A 7/10, be finalized in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.11 of Report PD 30-11, and forwarded to City Council for enactment once the traffic impact study has been finalized to the satisfaction of the City and the Region of Durham; and 3. Further, that an amendment to the Specialty Retailing Node Development Guidelines, as generally set out in Appendix I to Report PD 30-11, be endorsed and brought forward for Council adoption with the implementing zoning by-law. Carried Later in the Meeting as Amended That recommendation #2 is amended as follows: 2. That a zoning by-law to implement Zoning Amendment Application A 7/10, be finalized in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.11 of Report PD 30-11, with an amendment to 3.11 j) "to provide appropriate restrictions for drive-through facilities in proximity to Brock Road, Pickering Parkway and residential zones as further discussed between the applicant and staff', and the by-law be forwarded to City Council for enactment once the traffic impact study has been finalized to the satisfaction of the City and the Region of Durham; and Carried 5 Cry Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 3, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean (IV) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm. 6