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Monday, February 4, 2013
7:10 pm — Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor McLean
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
B. McLean .
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Absent:
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, (Acting) City Clerk
T. Melymuk - Director, City Development �
D. Shields - City Clerk
C. Rose - Manager, Policy
N. Surti - Manager, Development Review& Urban Design
C. Celebre - Senior Planner— Development Review & Heritage
M. Markham - Principal Planner— Development Review
M. Yeung - Planner II
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator
(I) Disclosure of Interest
Councillor McLean declared a conflict of interest with respect to Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 3/12.
(II) Part `A' Information Reports
Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy 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, arid
may not be entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of the
Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
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Chair: Councillor McLean
1. Zoning Amendment Application A 8/12
Craig Marshall
1897 Woodview Avenue
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above noted application. �
Melissa Markham, Principal Planner— Development Review, provided an overview of
zoning application A 8/12. She indicated the application was to permit a total of
fourteen lots for future residential development on lands known as 1897 Woodview
Avenue. She also noted the application proposes to eliminate the extension of
Nordane Drive to Sandhurst Crescent.
Brian Moss, Brian Moss & Associates Ltd. appeared on behalf of the applicant, Craig
Masrshall in support of the application. He noted that servicing was already
complete for eight lots and indicated discussions were proceeding with respect to
�servicing on Nordane as well as driveway access.
Craig Marshall, the applicant appeared before the Committee and indicated he had
Region of Durham Land Division Committee Applications in connection with this
proposal that were scheduled to be heard February 11th� He requested that staff
support the applications at this time so he could keep the scheduled meeting.
Grant Morris consultant, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the developer
of Nordane Drive, who had sold land to the City many years ago with the
understanding that Nordane Drive would go through. He noted that there had been
an OMB hearing regarding his clients property. He also questioned whether his
client would be reimbursed for his expenses with respect to servicing, noting he had
complied with the City's request at the time and now consideration is being given not
to make Nordane Drive a through road.
No members of the public appeared in support of or in opposition to the application.
A question and answer period ensued with members of Council seeking clarification
from staff regarding land division versus plan of subdivision and the City's position
being diminished by having dual processes.
2.• Zoning Amendment Application A7/12
Almont Homes Inc.
1799 Rosebank Road
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A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above noted application.
� Cristina Celebre, Senior Planner— Development Review& Heritage, provided an
overview of zoning application A 7/12. She noted the application proposes two new
detached lots fronting Rosebank Road and Broadoak Crescent, as well as a total of
nine lots for future development. The applicant is proposing to develop the lots
through land division as opposed to a plan of subdivision. "
Nick Pileggi, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. appeared before the Committee in support
of the application. He noted they are ready to proceed with two lots, and indicated
that the lots were compatible with the surrounding area.
Michael Ling, 1717 Broadoak Crescent, appeared before the Committee and stated
he had fifteen surveys from neighbours expressing opposition to the application. He
requested clarification on the process of land severance versus plan of subdivision.
He also requested additional information on the Amberlea Neighbourhood Policies
and whether this application would be subject to these policies. He noted his
concerns with tree preservation and questioned whether the developer would be able
to obtain the future properties to complete his plan.
Addy Naqdiwala,1803 Rosebank Road appeared before the Committee also noting
concerns for the preservation of the mature trees. He questioned what the plan was
for the trees, and expressed concerns for disturbing the roots when digging.
James Bentley, 1793 Rosebank Road, appeared before the Committee expressing
his concerns with the development in relation to portions of his property becoming
land locked once development had occurred. He questioned who was responsible
for lot maintenance of the vacant lands, noting concerns with it potentially becoming
a dumping ground.
Amy Casimir, 1728 Broadoak Crescent, appeared before the Committee, stating she
had submitted her concerns in writing. She outlined her concerns with respect to
reduced side lot coverage, drainage, pollution and noise as a result of development.
She also noted concerns with the potential for development to continue for a number
of years, noting she felt this would detract from the enjoyment of her property. She
also questioned land division as opposed to plan of subdivision.
A question and answer period ensued. Members of Council noted concerns with
respect to creating land lock pieces, piecemeal and drainage concerns with
numerous landowners being involved. Further information was also requested with
regards to legalities surrounding future access, land division versus plan of
subdivision and maintenance of vacant lands.
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Chair: Councillor McLean
Councillor McLean passed the Chair to Councillor O'Connell due to his declared
conflict of interest.
3. Revised — Draft Plan of Subdivision — SP-2012-01
Revised — Draft Plan of Condominium — CP-2012-02
Revised - Zoning By-law Amendment Application —A 3/12
2307038 Ontario Inc.
1803, 1807, 1811, 1817 and 1823 Fairport Road
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above noted application.
Mila Yeung, Planner II, provided an overview on the revised applications for the
above. She noted that the applicant had purchased additional lands, noting the
focus of this application was on the revised development proposal.
Br�an Moss, Brian Moss & Associates Ltd. appeared before the Committee on behalf
of the applicant in support of the revised applications. He provided hand outs to
better outline the footprint of the homes. He stated with the incorporation of the
additional lands, the development would consist of 31 lots.
Bill Foden, 1808 Appleview Road, appeared before the Committee outlining his
concerns regarding the development. He questioned whether the development
would be subject to the Dunbarton Neighbourhood Guidelines. He also noted
consideration should be given to the wildlife corridor, which connects to a dedicated
greenspace.
Valerie Chubey, 1663 Goldenridge Road, appeared before the Committee
expressing concerns with traffic volumes on Fairport Road as well as the location of
the stop signs. She questioned whether the location of these signs would be
adjusted for the residents on Goldenridge. She requested consideration be given to
their backyards by placement of privacy shrubs or trees due to the close proximity of
the development and also noted she felt this could potentially diminish their property
values.
Mark Trochanowski, 1812 Appleview Road, appeared before the Committee also
noting concerns with respect to privacy. He stated that the creek runs through his
property and currently people use this area to walk through. He stated concerns that
their backyards could be considered part of the greenspace and questioned how they
could differentiate between his property and the greenspace. He would like to see it
kept natural, but has concerns regarding increased usage with future development if
some form of separation is not defined.
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Brian Ross returned to address resident's concerns regarding traffic and fencing. He
noted that TRCA responds to wildlife concerns and typically would ask for a 4 to 5
foot chain link fencing to be installed without openings.
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Discussion ensued with respect to fencing surrounding the stormwater pond, the
need to address traffic concerns on Fairport Road as well as looking into the trail
network system.
(II) Planninq � Development Reports
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PLN 03-13
Comments on Proposed Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan
For the Greater Golden Horseshoe. 2006
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
1. That Report PLN 03-13 of the Director, City Development respecting
Comments to the Ministry of Infrastructure on Proposed Amendment 2 to the
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006, be received;
2. That Pickering Council advise the Ontario Growth Secretariat of the Ministry of
Infrastructure that it does not support the proposed employment forecasts for
Durham Region for 2036 and 2041 as set out in Proposed Amendment 2 to the
Growth Plan, as the forecasts:
a) do not reflect the recent historical rate of job growth that Durham Region
has experienced over the last 10 years (33.4%);
b) do not adequately recognize planned infrastructure in Durham Region
such as the Highway 407 East extension, and other economic drivers
such as Seaton and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology;
c) do not address the observations of the technical report on growth
forecasts prepared for the Province, noting that existing Growth Plan
policy increases the current very low shares of employment allocated to
Durham Region; and
d) do not improve the low employment to population ratio of 1 job to 2.7 ,
persons of the Growth Plan, 2006, to a higher ratio, whereas the Region of
Durham and the City of Pickering support a ratio of 1 job to 2 persons;
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3. That staff of the Ontario Growth Secretariat revise Amendment 2 by increasing
the 2041 employment forecast for Durham Region, from 430,000 jobs to
466,000 jobs, as proposed in the Regional Council's adoption of the comments
contained in Report 2013-P-2, and provide the revised Amendment to the
Minister of Infrastructure for approval; and
4. Further, that Report PLN 03-13 and Council's Resolution on the matter be
forwarded to the Ontario Growth Secretariat at the Ministry of Infrastructure, to
Members of Provincial Parliament representing Durham Region constituencies,
the Region of Durham and its area municipalities.
Carried
(III) Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.
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