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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 14, 2013 ei tq Planning & Development it~ _ 111 Committee Meeting Minutes Pp"ICKE Monday, January 14, 2013 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe D. Dickerson J. O'Connell D. Pickles I P. Rodrigues , Absent: B. McLean ~ Also Present: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; (Acting) City Clerk T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability C. Rose - Manager, Policy N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (I) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Planninq & Development Reports 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PLN 01-13 Review of Front Yard Parking Standards within Residential Areas City of Pickerinq . Discussion ensued with concerns raised regarding the regulation of front yard parking. Staff were requested to investigate the possibility of a temporary by-law that would address grandfathering issues by allowing exemptions on a lot by lot basis. It was also requested there be some flexibility in the by-law to avoid a blanket approach for future developments. It was also suggested that the City cease issuing approvals for curb cuts as a form of regulation pending further review of a by-law. 1 eitq oo ~ Planning & Development I Committee Meeting Minutes ~ MCKBUNG Monday, January 14, 2013 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe I Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report PLN 01-13 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding Review of Front Yard Parking Standards within Residential Areas in the City of Pickering be received; and 2.1 Further, that Council authorize staff to proceed with the Work Plan for the Review of Front Yard Parking Standards, attached as Attachment #1 to Report PLN 01-13. Carried 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PLN 02-13 Architectural Control Peer Review Services Discussion ensued with staff responding to concerns raised regarding increased costs to the applicant during the application process.: Concerns were also expressed about the possibility of disagreement with a control architect's decisions. It was noted ~ consideration should be given to seeking Provincial legislative changes to permit strengthening of the City's enforcement powers under the Planning Act. Recommendation I Moved by Councillor Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues 1. That Report PLN 02-13 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding Architectural Control Peer Review Services be received; and 2. Further, that Council authorize staff to prepare terms of reference and issue a request for proposals to retain the services of a Control Architect. Carried 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PLN 04-13 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/12 Triple Properties III Inc. 1879 Whites Road 2 C,tq Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 14, 2013 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe , Steve Apostolopoulos and Angella Blanas, the applicants, appeared before the Committee and provided an update with respect to their application. They noted that ' they have complied with all the zoning amendments. They also noted that they are seeking two changes to their application with respect to building height and rear yard setback. They indicated that they are requesting an additional one metre in height due to the roof truss construction, which will bring the building height up to 10 metres, as well as a decrease of 1.5 metres in the rear yard setback. A question and answer period ensued. Concerns were raised over discrepancies between the staff report and the new information being provided by the applicants. Staff clarified that the proposed changes were just received today. Chris Sprague, 742 Stonepath Circle, appeared before the Committee. He requested clarification on the changes being requested by the applicant. He pointed out the letter of support from residents which was noted in the report was misleading, as there was a misunderstanding as to what was being signed. He also noted concerns with the height being proposed, stating it would dwarF his home and block light to the existing houses as well as reducing their privacy. Phil Haydicky, 752 Stonepath Circle, appeared before the Committee. He noted some confusion with respect to the number of storeys as well as the setbacks. He expressed concerns with increased traffic, as well as his views being obstructed. He noted that none of the existing homes are currently the size of the proposed dwellings and felt that the proposed dwelling would significantly change the look and feel of the neighbourhood. He also requested assurance that there would be no further problems with water drainage issues. A question and answer period ensued. Lloyd Lumby, 754 Stonepath Circle appeared before the Committee. He stated that the proposed lot size does not conform with the current lots, which are smaller and provide substantial space between homes. He noted that he understood the original plan was for three 50 foot lots. He hopes for a compromise on lot sizes. Carol Scrymegour, 758 Stonepath Circle, appeared before the Committee. She noted that most of the residents had been here before and felt that their concerns were not being heard by the applicant. She stated that the permitted lot coverage does not describe the neighbourhood as it is today. She felt the character of the neighbourhood would significantly change and requested that four lots be considered. She noted that the residents had requested this at the meeting held in September. 3 Citq 0 _ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes PICXE Monday, January 14, 2013 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe A question and answer period ensued. It was questioned whether the neighbours were in support, and it was noted that they were not. Garry Temple, 762 Stonepath Circle, appeared before the Committee. He noted that there should be signage on the property setting out the amendments being proposed for the lot. He also noted that the sign had been removed, and questioned the requirements for this. He stated that he was opposed to five lots, noting that the neighbours wanted three lots. He expressed his frustration with the lack of negotiation, stating it needed to be on both sides to avoid going to the OMB. Donna Markou, 756 Stonepath Circle, appeared before the Committee. She . questioned what the new square footage would be as well as the statute of limitations on changes to the application. James Scrymegeour, 758 Stonepath Circle, appeared before the Committee ' requesting that the application be put off and questioning whether a better ~ description was available. He also noted that.many of the residents were unaware of the meeting tonight, and further noted some confusion due to the signage on the property. He questioned whether all associated documents were available to the residents, stating that more time should be allowed for residents to review. A question and answer period ensued. Anita Spence, 755 Stonepath Circle, appeared before the Committee stating that she was in agreement with the neighbours' concerns. She also noted that she did receive notice of the meeting tonight, but that the notice did not include the documents. She noted that it was her understanding that by signing the sheets on the night of the public meeting, the notifications would include all documentation. The applicants returned to address the concerns of the residents. They noted that drainage would not be an issue, as the proper swales would be in place and approved by the City. They responded to concerns regarding the location of the garage, rear yard setback and signage. Angella Blanas noted that they had been working with City staff for over a year and had resolved all issues with the exception of height and rear yard setback. Discussion continued with respect to the amount of confusion as well as the number of concerns related to this application. Questions were raised regarding the letter of support from residents, as well as meeting notification and signage. 4 C,tq 0 _ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes rPqICVKE Monday, January 14, 2013 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor O'Connell That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/12 be amended to permit a maximum of four (4) lots with the appropriate zone requirements as determined by staff in keeping with the intent of the existing zoning conditions and in keeping with the existing character of the existing neighbourhood. ' Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor Pickles Councillor Dickerson Councillor Rodrigues Councillor O'Connell Mayor Ryan (III) Other Business The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action the following; 1) Councillor Rodrigues requested staff look into tree preservation in the Emery Homes subdivision located at Liverpool and Glendale, stating that a large number of trees had been cleared out in this area. (IV) Adiournment The meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm. 5