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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/06/10 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 10,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor McLean PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn N. Carroll G. Paterson C. Rose L. Taylor R. Pym B. Taylor D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer - Manager, Policy - Manager, Development Review - Principal Planner - Development Review - City Clerk - Committee Coordinator ABSENT: Councillor Pickles - Municipal Business (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of May 13, 2002 (II) MA TTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 23-02 (ADDENDUM) NORTHEAST QUADRANT REVIEW: FINAL REPORT PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT REVISED NORTHEAST QUADRANT DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES Approved As Amended See Recommendation #1 a) Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Ave. E., stated her displeasure with the reports. She advised that she wants low density retained and does not want piping of the creek. She stated her concern with increased policing with higher density, late night eating establishments and automobile uses. She further commented on the deterioration of the fortification wall at the Sarah MacDonald House. b) John Ibbitson, 787 Sheppard Ave., advised that his property is not for sale and nor is he interested in medium density. He stated his opposition to the passing of the zoning by-law to allow medium density. He requested that the residents be given the opportunity to review various options for the designation of their property. c) Lorelie Jones, representing Hayes Line Properties, stated their opposition to a number of items put forward by staff and with the plans for their applicant's property. She stated their support of Options 2 and 3. Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 10,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor McLean d) Vincent Santimora, representing Marion Hill Development, stated that they have worked very hard to meet with all those interested in this application. A public forum was held, comments of residents were reviewed and they changed the scheme accordingly. e) Tim Coster, 827 Sheppard Avenue, questioned if Council are interested in a full interchange at the Hwy. 401 and Kingston Road intersection. He understood that the Report was referred back to staff to undertake a more complete study. He stated his opposition to commercial on the old Dunbarton site. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 24-02 (ADDENDUM) AMENDMENT 8 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN (APPLICATION OPA 01-002/P) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 04/01 MARION HILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PART LOT 28, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (NOW PART 1, PLAN 14431 & PART 1, PLAN 40R-2767) (SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF WHITES ROAD AND SHEPPARD AVENUE) Approved See Recommendation #2 1. Vincent Santimora, representing Marion Hill Development, stated that the building form will provide a buffer and that the buffering stated in the report is between the City lands and the Marion Hill lands. 3. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 27-02 DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION S-P-2001-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 09-01 ROSEBANK GARDEN HOMES INC. ON BEHALF OF I. E. HOLMES PART OF LOTS 31, CONCESSION 2 2030 ROSEBANK ROAD (WEST SIDE OF ROSEBANK ROAD, NORTH OF FINCH AVENUE) Approved See Recommendation #3 1. Vijay Gupta, agent representing the applicant, stated his support of the report and requested a positive decision from Council. 2. Richard Ward, stated his opposition to this application. 3. Randy Alcorn, representing Jocelyn Barber, advised that Mrs. Barber has decided to develop her property and is requesting a deferral of this application in order that they may work together with this applicant to coordinate their proposed developments. He further stated that Mrs. Barber's previous opposition to the application was due to the watercourse. 4. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 26-02 CITY INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 02/02 O.P.B. REALTY (PICKERING TOWN CENTRE) PART OF LOT 21 AND 22, CONCESSION 1 1355 KINGSTON ROAD Approved See Recommendation #4 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 10,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor McLean 1. Aldo Cechetto, 1400 The Esplanade North, Unit #103, stated his concern with sidewalks, parking and heavy traffic. (III) OTHER BUSINESS 1. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed a letter of support from the Pickering Town Centre concerning the City's Official Plan. b) Mayor Arthurs commented on the request from First Pro regarding the meeting date of their application for the Metro East Trade Centre. c) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that with respect to the request for funding from PESCA and PACT towards the Pickering Harbour Company's OMB Hearing that all studies will be funded by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. d) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that an Ontario Municipal Board evening meeting will be held concerning the Pickering Harbour Company on Monday, June 1 ih, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pickering Library Meeting Room. e) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the traffic study will be completed in September. f) Councillor Johnson questioned if the stop signs at the corner of Squires Beach Road and Clements Road will be included in the study. (IV) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10.30 p.m. Appendix I Planning Committee PC 2002-6 That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on June 10, 2002 presents its sixth report to Council: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 23-02 (ADDENDUM) NORTHEAST QUADRANT REVIEW: FINAL REPORT PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT REVISED NORTHEAST QUADRANT DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES 1. That Council receive Addendum to Report Number PD 23-02 concerning the Northeast Quadrant Review: Final Report, for information; and 2. That Council adopt the recommendations contained in Report Number PD 23-02 as follows with the inclusion of a site-specific official plan policy and Development Guideline exception from the requirements for a public road connection and second storey functional floor space for the Wood/Carroll property: 1. That Council receive as background information the Kingston Road - Whites Road Northeast Quadrant Transportation Study, Phase I report, dated September, 2001, and the Kingston Road - Whites Road Northeast Quadrant Transportation Study, Phase 2 report, dated May, 2002, prepared by TSH Associates for the City (previously distributed under separate cover); and 2. That Council receive as background information the Amberlea Creek Northeast Quadrant - Assessment of Alternatives, dated September, 2001, prepared by Schollen & Company Inc. for the City, (previously distributed under separate cover); and 3. That Council endorse the recommendations of the "Northeast Quadrant Review", as set out in Report to Council PD 23-02; and 4. That Council direct staff to hold a Statutory Public Information Meeting in June 2002, to discuss potential amendments to the Pickering Official Plan that are required to implement the recommendations of the "Northeast Quadrant Review", as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 23-02; and 5. That Council adopt, in principle, the revised "Northeast Quadrant Development Guidelines" as the City's strategy for detailed land use, urban design, transportation and stormwater, as set out in Appendix II to Report Number PD 23- 02, and that staff be requested to finalize the Guidelines in light of the final official plan amendment that is brought back to Council; and 6. That Council require the proponents of major development applications within the Northeast Quadrant Area to contribute their proportionate share of the Northeast Quadrant Review costs prior to zoning by-laws being adopted for their lands; and 7. That Council direct the City Clerk to forward a copy of Report Number PD 23-02 to the Region of Durham, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the funding landowners within the Northeast Quadrant. 3. That Council recommend that the Ministry of Transportation approve an intersection design at the Kingston Road/Highway 401 westbound on/off ramp intersection, which includes the addition of a north leg to provide access for vehicles entering the proposed development on the old Dunbarton school property, and that this intersection maximizes all movement options. Appendix I Planning Committee PC 2002-6 4. That Council directs staff to make any necessary changes to the proposed official plan amendment and proposed development guidelines for the Northeast Quadrant Area to ensure: a) no specific details are included respecting setbacks or other design encumbrances affecting the City-owned lands so that suitable design requirements between any development on the City-owned property and the existing low density development to the east and north may be determined at a future point in time through appropriate "transitional" design strategies; and b) Council's position is clearly stated as being in support of the pIpIng of the watercourse that crosses through the Northeast Quadrant Area. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 24-02 (ADDENDUM) AMENDMENT 8 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN (APPLICATION OPA 01-002/P) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 04/01 MARION HILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PART LOT 28, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (NOW PART 1, PLAN 14431 & PART 1, PLAN 40R-2767) (SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF WHITES ROAD AND SHEPPARD AVENUE) 1. That Addendum to Report Number PD 24-02 regarding development applications submitted by Marion Hill Development Corporation, be received; and 2. That the Recommendations 2 and 3 contained in Report Number PD 24-02 as follows be adopted, with the further provision that "transitional" design strategies between the proposed townhome dwellings and the existing low density homes be implemented prior to rezoning of the Phase 2 lands: 2. That site-specific Amendment 2 to the Northeast Quadrant Development Guidelines, be ADOPTED as the City's detailed strategy for transportation, stormwater/creek, land use, urban design and pedestrian access within the subject lands, as set out in Appendix II to Report Number PD 24-02; and 3. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 04/01, on lands being Part of Lot 28, Range 3, B.F.C., at the south-east corner of Sheppard Avenue and Whites Road in the City of Pickering, to permit 97 stacked and street townhomes, be APPROVED, AS REVISED by the Applicant to permit a maximum of 89 stacked and street townhomes, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix III to Report Number PD 24-02. 3. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 27-02 DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION S-P-2001-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 09-01 ROSEBANK GARDEN HOMES INC. ON BEHALF OF I. E. HOLMES PART OF LOTS 31, CONCESSION 2 2030 ROSEBANK ROAD (WEST SIDE OF ROSEBANK ROAD, NORTH OF FINCH AVENUE) 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-02 submitted by Rosebank Garden Homes Inc. on behalf of I. E. Holmes, on lands being Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Planning Report Number PD 27-02. Appendix I Planning Committee PC 2002-6 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/01 submitted by Rosebank Garden Homes Inc. on behalf of I. E. Holmes, on lands being Part of Lot 31, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to establish performance standards to allow the implementation of draft plan of subdivision, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Planning Report Number PD 27-02. 4. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 26-02 CITY INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 02/02 O.P.B. REALTY (PICKERING TOWN CENTRE) PART OF LOT 21 AND 22, CONCESSION 1 1355 KINGSTON ROAD 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/02, initiated by the City of Pickering, on lands being Part of Lot 21 and 22, Concession 1, City of Pickering, to amend the existing zoning to permit the establishment of free standing office buildings in the south sector of the subject lands, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report No. 26-02; and 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/02, asset out in draft in Appendix II to Report Number PD 26-02, be forwarded to City Council for enactment.