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-W=-`ice- - Committee Meeting Minutes
atMC. Monday, April 13, 2015
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
I. Cumming
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Absent: J. O'Connell
Also Present:
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
R. Holborn - Director, Engineering & Public Works
T. Melymuk - Director, City Development
C. Rose - Chief Planner
D. Shields - City Clerk
N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
L. Paray - Planner I
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator
(I) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) Delegations
(III) Part `A' Information Reports
1. Information Report No. 02-15
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2014-04
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/14
K. Lazaridis and Louisville Homes Ltd.
Part Lot 31, Concession 2, Parts 1 & 2, Plan 40R-28483, and all of
Block 70, Plan 40M-2254
(452 Finch Avenue and 453 Mahogany Court)
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
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Nilesh Surti, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design, gave an outline of the
requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. He 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.
L. Paray, Planner I, provided a brief overview of Information Report
No. 02-15 with respect to the proposed development of eight semi-detached units
fronting Mahogany Court. She also provided an outline of comments received from
area residents.
Amanda Lazaridis appeared on behalf of the applicant to respond to resident's
concerns with respect to built form, construction access as well as the potential
solutions proposed for Block 5.
Muhammed Haniffa, 459 Mahogany Court, Pickering, appeared before the
Committee noting concerns with respect to construction dust which could potentially
cause respiratory problems for area residents. He also stated that the impact of
semi-detached dwellings could potentially devalue their properties. Mr. Haniffa also
stated area residents had submitted a petition to the City.
Jatinkumar Patel, 477 Mahogany Court, Pickering, appeared before the Committee
stating his concerns over construction access, as there are a number of young
children in the neighbourhood. He questioned whether barriers would be installed
around the construction zone for the safety of children in the area.
The resident at 481 Mahogany Court, Pickering, appeared before the Committee
expressing concerns with respect to construction noise and schedules, questioning
whether delayed start times could be imposed. He also noted safety concerns for
the children in the area with respect to construction traffic, and whether a park was
being considered as the neighbourhood is currently family oriented with a number of
young children. He noted that Rosebank and Finch was very dangerous to cross,
and questioned whether lights or a crosswalk would be installed during construction
to address the safety concerns at this intersection.
Jocelyn Barber, 450 Finch Avenue appeared before the Committee in opposition to
the application. She provided Members with handouts outlining her property which
dates back to 1852. She stated extensive work has been undertaken to maintain her
property and also noted her ownership of the right-of-way, informing the Committee
that her home is serviced from the east for water and furnace oil deliveries, which are
imperative in order for her to continue to reside there. Ms. Barber also outlined the
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heritage aspects of her property, noting she was in the process of investigating the
heritage designation process, indicating that an historical and architectural
assessment was undertaken by the Heritage Advisory Committee.
Ms. Barber noted concerns with respect to construction access, questioning why the
hydro corridor could not be considered as a temporary access. She stated this
application directly impacts her for access to her property as well as her property
values.
Tarquin Barber, 1850 Kingston Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee on
behalf of his mother, Jocelyn Barber, to question whether there would be a hold on
construction of Block 1.
Joe Santocono, 456 Mahogany Court, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, noting concerns for safety of children in the
neighbourhood. He also noted that when he purchased his home, future plans had
indicated detached dwellings as opposed to semi-detached. He also questioned
whether a park was being considered.
A brief discussion period ensued with respect to semi-detached versus detached
dwellings and the effects on property values.
Dawn Gray, Guelph, daughter-in-law of Jocelyn Barber, appeared before the
Committee, noting concerns with respect to grading issues, noting that as building
gets closer to Ms. Barber's property, flooding could be a concern.
Amanda Lazaridis appeared before the Committee to respond to concerns raised
regarding safety and construction, informing the Committee that this would be
addressed through the construction management plan.
(IV) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
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