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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 16, 1986 15/86 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday June 16, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: COUNCILLORS: W. Arthurs M. Brenner S. Coburn A. Robertson - Acting Mayor N. Stoner ALSO PRESENT: N.C. Marshall - Town Manager B. Taylor - Town Clerk K. McKay - Deputy Clerk T. Magi - Director of Planning T. Melymuk - Senior Planner ABSENT: Mayor Anderson - (attending Transit Conference in Vancouver) Councillor Mitchell - (attending Transit Conference in Vancouver) (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of June 2, 1986. Special Meeting of June 3, 1986. (II) DELEGATIONS 1. Mr. Bill Newman addressed Council with respect to the application to amend the Minister's Zoning Order by S. Tedesco. He stated he supported the refusal of the application because the proposed dwelling unit is not in conformity with the dwellings in the surrounding area. See Resolution #81/86 2. Mr. Richard Price addressed Council with respect to the application to amend the Minister's Zoning Order by S. Tedesco. He stated he supported the refusal of this application. See Resolution #81/86 3. Mr. Gerard Gervais, Consultant for First City Development Corporation, asked that Council reconsider the deferral of this item and stated that a completed site plan has been submitted. Deferred to the Council Meetin~ of June 30, 1986 4. Mr. Sheldon Sugden, on behalf of First City Development Corporation, requested approval of their Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application. Deferred to the Council Meetin~ of June 30, 1986 5. Mr. Joe Nesci addressed Council with respect to the Pickering Driving Range. He requested that the provision in the lease regarding screening be enforced and that the screening be extended further east to protect his property from golf balls landing on his property See Resolution #86/86 15/86 6. Mr. Lorne Almack addressed Council with respect to his subdivision agreement in Claremont. He requested that the provision of curbs and gutters on Livingston Street be deleted. See Item #11 of the Executive Committe Report 7. Mr. George Martin, President of the Greenwood and Area Ratepayers Association addressed Council with respect to the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Application submitted by Tridel Corporation. He stated his opposition to the height and density of the proposed condominium apartment buildings because it is not the intent of the original Town Centre Plan and requested a refusal of the applications. 8. Mr. David Reid, President of the Rosebank Road North and Area Community Association, stated his association's opposition to the proposal by Tridel and requested a deferral in order that the public can be made more aware of the proposal. 9. Mr. David Rothnie, Greenwood, stated his opposition to the height and density of Tridel's proposal and felt that this type of proposal is not suitable for Picketing. 10. Mr. Joe Papalia, 1911 Glengrove Road, spoke in opposition to the Tridel proposal for six condominium apartment buildings of 23 storeys in height. He stated more notification should have been made to the public and requested either refusal or deferral. 11. Mr. John Geuzebroek, representing the Fox Hollow/Amberlea Homeowners Association stated opposition to the Tridel proposal based on the fact that sufficient information was not available to the public. He also opposed the height and density of the project and requested a deferral. 12. Mr. Steve Titchener, President of the Glengrove Community Association was opposed to the height and number of buildings proposed by Tridel. He said more information should be given to the public through public meetings and requested a deferral. 13. Mr. Garry Hummell, President of the Rosebank and East Rouge Ratepayers Association, requested a deferral of the Tridel application. He felt more time is required for the public to study the proposal regarding the height and number of buildings, the effect on the education system and traffic. 14. Mr. Laurie Cahill, 871 Oliva Street, felt the Tridel proposal is being rushed and requested a deferral in order that public information meetings can be held. He also stated that a needs study should be undertaken and that traffic congestion will increase due to the number of cars from the proposed buildings. 15. Mr. Don Given, Planning Consultant for Tridel Corporation, agreed to a public meeting in order to work together with area residents and to resolve problems and concerns. He stated the Official Plan designates high density but that Tridel will consider the height of the buildings as it affects area residents. 15/86 (II) DELEGATIONS - (contd) 16. Mr. Tony Morrow, Tridel Corporation, stated public information meetings will be held over the summer months to resolve residents' concerns. 17. Mr. Gary Kay, solicitor for Tridel, stated that Tridel is willing to meet with the public to answer and resolve any questions or concerns respecting the height and density of the project. 18. Mr. Cliff Chin, representing R.V. Anderson Associates, concurred with the provisions in By-law 2244/86 and the amended schedule. See By-law 2244/86 (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #80/86 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Coburn Seconded by Councillor Arthurs That the Executive Committee Report dated June 9, 1986, be adopted with the following amendments: Items ~1, ~2 and ~3 were deferred to the Council Meeting of September 22, 1986 pending public meetings to receive input on the proposed development. The staff of the Planning Department shall participate in these meetings. Item #7 was lost. Item #15 was approved. CARRIED Recorded Vote on Deferral of Items #1, #2 and #3 Arthurs, Brenner and Stoner Yes: Councillors No: Councillors Coburn and Robertson Absent: Mayor Anderson and Councillor Mitchell Resolution #81/86 Moved by Councillor Stoner Seoonded by Councillor Coburn That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be advised that the Town of Pickering object to the approval of Minister's Zoning Order Amendment Application 18-ZO-0298603(1) submitted by S. Tedesco to permit the construction of a two-storey detached residential dwelling unit (approximately 81.90 square metres, (9.1 m x 4.5 m)), and to permit the continuance of an existing structure set back 7.6 metres from the north lot line, on the subject lands, being Part of Lot 6, Concession 7, Town of Pickering, having a lot frontage of 152.4 metres and lot area of 6.07 hectares. CARRIED 15/86 Resolution #82/86 Moved by Councillor Stoner Seconded by Councillor Coburn That Town Council advise Regional Council and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding Amendment No. 31 to the Pickering District Plan as follows: (a) that it proposes the following modification to the end of Section 6.D.l(a) "However, the following uses shall be exempted: i) residential development of one or two dwelling units per lot; and ii) agricultural and farm-related buildings or structures that are utilized in farming operations." (b) that it proposes the folloiwng modification to replace Section 6.D.l(d) with the following: "Despite subparagraph c(ii) above, drawings showing plan, elevation and cross-section views of each building to be erected within designated site plan control areas may be required for residential dwellings of less than 25 units with the exception of those dwellings exempted herein. (c) that it accepts a modification to limit the amount of road widenings taken through site plan control from one side of the road to no more than one-half the maximum described road widenings; (d) that rather than deleting the provision permitting road widenings additional to the maximum described road widenings, a modification be made to clarify this provision in regard to sight triangles; and (e) that in formulating these modifications, the suggested policy wordings outlined in Town Planning No. Report 32/86 be considered. CARRIED Resolution #83/86 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Stoner WHEREAS by Resolution 33/86(7), Council authorized a contribution of $35,000 from the Public Works Services Reserve Fund - Liverpool Community, towards the cost of boulevard improvements to the Kingston Road frontage, west of Valley Farm Road, in conjunction with the Pickering Square development, and; estimate for the work is $80,000, of which WHEREAS the final $20,000 is to be assumed by the abutting propertyowner, and; WHEREAS it is in the interest of the Municipality that these improvements be carried out; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Town assumes $60,800 of the total cost of the work and that this amount be charged to the Public Works Services Reserve Fund - Liverpool Community. CARRIED 15/86 Resolution #84/86 Moved by Councillor Stoner Seconded by Councillor Coburn WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of section 35 of the Subdivision Agreement dated November 19, 1984 between 456055 Ontario Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Pickering, the Town may, at its option on one months's notice to the Owner, declare the Agreement to be null and void; and WHEREAS, by letter dated May 13, 1986, the Town gave notice to the Owner of its intention to make such declaration; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Subdivision Agreement dated November 19, 1984, between 456055 Ontario Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Pickering respecting Draft Plan 18T-78019 is hereby declared to be null and void. CARRIED Resolution #85/86 Moved by Councillor Stoner Seconded by Councillor Coburn 'WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of section 35 of the Subdivision Agreement .dated November 19, 1984 between Pandora Developments Inc. a~nd the Corporation of the Town of Pickering, the Town may, at its option on one months's notice to the Owner, declare the Agreement to be null and void; and May 13, 1986, the Town gave notice to the WHEREAS, by letter dated Owner of its intention to make such declaration; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Subdivision Agreement dated November 19, 1984, between Pandora Developments Inc. and the Corporation of the Town of Pickering respecting Draft Plan 18T-76070 is hereby declared to be null and void. CARRIED Resolution #86/86 Moved by Councillor Stoner Seconded by Councillor Arthurs That the terms of the lease with the Pickering Driving Range with respect to screening on the property line be enforced within two weeks and maintained; and that the 20 foot netting be extended easterly to the easterly limit of the tees. Councillor Coburn declared an interest, and left the Chambers,. as he is a tenant of the Pickerin~ Driving Range CARRIED 15/86 (IV) STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING by Councillor Brenner moved for 1. Councillor Coburn seconded leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 2244/86 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lot 33, Range 3, B.F.C., in the Town of Picketing. (A 7/84; 18T-84005(R)) THIRD READING Councillor Coburn, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Number 2244/86 be adopted, and that the said By-law be now read a Third Time and PASSED, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (V) BY-LAWS Councillor Stoner, seconded by Councillor Coburn moved for leave to introduce By-laws of the Town of Picketing: By-law Number 2230/86 - Third Readin~ Only Being a by-law to stop up parts of the road allowance between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 2, Picketing, (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Plan 40R-9237, except Part 1, Plan 40R-XXXX), as public highway (Valley Farm Road - part). B~-law Number 2245/86 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part Lot 17, Concession 1, in the Town of Picketing. (A 56/80; 18T-79076(R)) By-law Number 2246/86 Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Enershare Technologies Inc. for the provision of energy conservation/management services at the Picketing Recreation Complex. By-law Number 2247/86 repeal By-law 1923/84, authorizing the execution Being a by-law to of the Subdivision Agreement for Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-78019. By-law Number 2248/86 Being a by-law to repeal By-law 1924/84, authorizing the execution of the Subdivision Agreement for Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-76070. 15/86 (V) BY-LAWS - (Contd.) By-law Number 2249/86 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement respecting Part Lots 11 and 12, Concession 5, Pickering (Draft Plan 18T-81047; McCully/Bryant) By-law Number 2250/86 Being a By-law to exempt Blocks 100, 101, 102 and 103, Plan 40M-1350, Pickering from part lot control. By-law Number 2251/86 Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulations - Picketing Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road, Picketing) By-law Number 2252/86 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement respecting Part Lot 29, Range 3, B.F.C., Picketing (Sam Sorbara, in trust; S6/86) By-law Number 2253/86 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend Subdivision Agreement dated April 24, 1978, respecting Plan M-1154, Picketing (Draft Plan 18T-75016; Robert Braun Construction Limited). By-law Number 2254/86 Being a By-law to exempt Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, Plan 40M-1380, Picketing from part lot control. By-law Number 2255/86 Being a By-law to exempt Lots 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, Plan 40M-1380, Pickering from part lot control. By-law Number 2256/86 Being a By-law to exempt Lots 58, 59, 60, 61, 62 and 63, Plan 40M-1380, Pickering from part lot control. By-law Number 2257/86 Being a By-law to exempt Lots 64, 65, 66, 67 and 68, Plan 40M-1380, Pickering from part lot control. By-law Number 2258/86 Being a By-law to exempt Lots 87, 88, 89 and 90, Plan 40M-1380, Pickering from part lot control. By-law Number 2259/86 authorize the execution of a lease between the Being By-law to Town and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada for the use of Brougham Fire Hall, 1986 - 1987. ! ! 15/86 THIRD READING Councillor Stoner, seconded by Councillor Coburn moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 2230/86, 2245/86, 2246/86, 2247/86, 2248/86, 2249/86, 2250/86, 2251/86, 2252/86, 2253/86, 2254/86, 2255/86, 2256/86, 2257/86, 2258/86 and 2259/86 be adopted, and that the said By-laws be now read a Third Time and PASSED, and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. CARRIED (VI) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner asked that the flag at the cenotaph at Altona Road and Sheppard Avenue be replaced and that the condition of the site be maintained. 2. Councillor Brenner asked that the 1987 Budget provide for the cost of inscriptions on the cenotaph at Altona Road and Sheppard Avenue to include the years 1914-1918 and 1950-1951. 3. Councillor Brenner asked that in provisions subdivision agreements be strictly enforced. 4. Councillor Arthurs inquired into the status of the investigation of heavy trucks on Woodview Drive. 5. Councillor Stoner asked if a letter had been sent to Metro Toronto regarding garbage trucks using Finch Avenue. 6. Councillor Stoner reported that Cable TV will be providing service to,he hamlets of Greenwood and W-~ and asked that, if possible, that residents along the routes leading to those hamlets connect to Cable TV. 7. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) Council permitted an extension of the Fulco and Grand Oaks Homes subdivisions. b) A request from residents on Dalewood Drive and Brookridge Gate regarding sidewalks was discussed and the following resolution was considered: Resolution #87/86 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Arthurs That the requirement for sidewalks on Dalewood Drive from its intersection with Brookridge Gate north to the end of the cul-de-sac be deleted; and that the developer be required to pay cash in lieu of the sidewalk. CARRIED ! ! 15/86 (VI) OTHER BUSINESS - (contd.) c) Council approved a request from Prime Media to temporarily close Sideline 26 and Concession 5 Road for a movie production during June 18 to 21, 1986. d) Council refused a request for a sales trailer by Stolp Building group at Finch Avenue and Liverpool Road. 4) Council approved a request by Security Homes for a 9ales trailer subject to the plan being registered in a reasonable length of time. (VII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW B.y£1aw Number 2260/86 Councillor Coburn, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meetings held on the 16th day of June 1986, and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED (VIII) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:50 p.m. Clerk APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING The Executive Committee of the Town of Picketing having met on June 9, 1986, presents its eleventh report to Council and recom- mends: 1. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY TRIDEL AND J.D.S. INVESTMENTS SOUTH OF KINGSTON ROAD, BETWEEN GLENANNA ROAD AND VALLEY FARM ROAD B 2310 - A 23/86 AND A 27/86 That Town Council recommends to Regional Council that Official Plan Amendment Application 86-27/P submitted by 632015 Ontario Limited (Tridel) on lands being part of Lot 21, Concession 1, to permit 6 residential apartment buildings containing a maximum of 1350 units be APPROVED subject to the following: 1. That this application be considered in the context of the amendments to the Town Centre Community Plan detailed in Appendix I to Town Planning Report No. 44/86. Deferred to th'e Council Meeting of September 22, 1986 2. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY TRIDEL AND J.D.S. INVESTMENTS SOUTH OF KINGSTON ROAD, BETWEEN GLENANNA ROAD AND VALLEY FARM ROAD B 2310 - A 23/86 AND A 27/86 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/86 sub- mitted by 632015 Ontario Limited (Tridel) on lands being part of Lot 21, Concession 1, to permit 6 residential apartment buildings containing a maximum of 1350 units be APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE by Town Council subject to the following conditions, to be satisfied prior to the adoption by Council of an implementing zoning by-law: 1. That official plan amendment application 86-27/P be approved by Regional Council. 2. That the Town prepare and adopt a new Development Plan for the Main Central Area North to provide guidelines and standards on development matters related to this application including: (a) massing and conceptual design (b) relationship of buildings to abutting lands and roads (c) height limitations (d) landscaping and fencing treatment (e) parking requirements (f) treatment of road frontages (g) public promenade design details 3. That the applicant enter into an appropriate devel- opment agreement, with and to the satisfaction of the Town, that shall include but not necessarily be limited to appropriate conditions on the following: ...continued a) The provision of sidewalks, curbs, sodded boulevards and street lighting along all existing road frontages, where required. (b) The provision of the Explanade North street, and the public promenade adjacent to this street and Glenanna Road. (c) Satisfactory arrangements with the Town regard- ing required parkland dedication and the pay- ment of unit levies. (d) Satisfactory arrangements with others regarding the provision of underground wiring, lighting, cable television and other similar services. (e) Submission of a noise attenuation report, if necessary, dealing with the anticipated noise levels affecting the site and the proposed noise abatement measures for the approval of the Ministry of the Environment. 4. That the applicant enter into an appropriate site plan agreement, with and to the satisfaction of the Town, requiring the submission of site plan and elevation drawings to the Town for approval. 5. That the applicant undertake the necessary studies to ensure that shadowing will not adversely affect residential properties north of Highway No. 2, and ground level winds will not adversely affect pedes- trian activity within the Main Central Area. Deferred to the Council Meetin~ of September 22, 1986 OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY TRIDEL AND J.D.S. INVESTMENTS SOUTH OF KINGSTON ROAD, BETWEEN GLENANNA ROAD AND VALLEY FARM ROAD B 2310 - A 23/86 AND A 27/86 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 27/86 submit- ted by J.D.S. Investments Limited on lands being part of Lot 21, Concession 1, to permit a bank and office commercial and ancillary uses be APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE by Town Council subject to the following conditions, to be satisfied prior to the adoption of an implementing zoning by-law: 1. That official plan amendment application 86-27/P be approved by Regional Council. 2. That the Town prepare and adopt a new Development Plan for the Main Central Area North to provide guidelines and standards on development matters related to this application including: (a) massing and conceptual design (b) relationship of buildings to abutting lands and roads (c) height limitations (d) landscaping and fencing treatment (e) parking requirements (f) treatment of road frontage (g) public promenade design details (h) the type and amount of office commercial and ancillary uses to be permitted. ...continued ! 3. That the applicant enter into an appropriate devel- opment agreement, with and to the satisfaction of the Town, that shall include but not necessarily be limited to appropriate conditions on the following: ! (a) The provision of sidewalks, curbs, sodded boulevards and street lighting along all exist- ing road frontages, where required. The provisio of the public promenade adjacent to Glenanna Road. 4. That the applicant enter into site an appropriate plan agreement, with and to the satisfaction of the Town, requiring the submission of site plan and elevation drawings to the Town for approval. 5. That the applicant undertake the necessary studies to ensure that shadowing will not adversely affect residential properties north of Highway No. 2, and ground level winds will not .adversely affect pedes- trian activity within the Main Central Area. Deferred to the Council Meetin$ of September 22, 1986 4. POSSIBLE RELOCATION OF CAMP PIDACA SUMMER DAY CAMP FILE NUMBER - F 3000 That the Summer Camp Pidaca operation be relocated to the Greenwood Conservation Area, and that the existing lease agreement with M.T.R.C.A. for Grand Valley Park be terminated if the existing Camp Pidaca site is reloca- ted. ! 5. BEERFEST IN KINSMEN PARK SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1986 FILE NUMBER - F 3220 That the request from North American Life's 2nd Annual Ontario Adult Challenge Softball Tournament of May 29, 1986, be approved to conduct a Beerfest in Kinsmen Park on Saturday, August 9, 1986, subject to approval from local health and police authorities and the L.L.B.O. 6. BEERFEST IN KINSMEN PARK ON SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1986 FILE NUMBER - F 3220 That the request from the Pickering Men's Fastball Association of May 27, 1986 be approved to conduct a Beerfest in Kinsmen Park on Saturday, July 12, 1986, subject to approval from local health and police author- ities and the L.L.B.O. 7. RECONSTRUCTION OF FANSHAW PLACE FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That sufficient funds be re'allocated from the approved 1986 Roads Budget to permit the reconstruction of Fanshaw Place in conjunction with the current works on Krosno Boulevard. LOST ! 8. PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY IN CHERRYWOOD WEST FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15 That Simcoe Engineering be authorized to undertake a study of the quality of water in the Cherrywood West subdivision for the purpose of allowing the Town to apply to the Ministry of the Environment for a Private Water Improvement Program grant. 9. 1986 AND FOUR YEAR FORECAST FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That the 1986 and Four-Year Forecast for the Town of Pickering be adopted and forwarded to the Region of Durham. 10. FINANCIAL IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That the 1986 Financial Impact of Development Report be received. 11. SIGNS FILE NUMBER - D 2200 That the Town Clerk be directed to prepare a new by-law to regulate signs in the Town of Pickering, said by-law to be presented at the Executive Committee Meeting of September 8, 1986. 12. CITY OF ETOBICOKEtS ARBITRATION AWARD FOR THE PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERtS ASSOCIATION FILE NUMBER - A 1000 That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pick- ering hereby supports Resolution 234 of the City of Etobicoke regarding the Arbitration Award-Professional Fire Fighters' Association. 13. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL FILE NUMBER - C 2310 That the accounts in the amount of $495,554.36 for the period ending May 31, 1986, as submitted by the Town Manager be approved. 14. ALPA LUMBER FILE NUMBER - D 3360 That the request of Alpa Lumber dated June 5, 1986 for the Town of Pickering to relinquish its first right of refusal be approved. 15. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT ALMACK CONSTRUCTION FILE NUMBER - D 3310 That the request of Almack Construction Limited to amend the Subdivision Agreement between Almack Construction Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Pickering pertaining to draft plan of subdivision 18T-82032 by deleting Section 14 regarding the construction of curbs and gutters on Livingston Street be refused. APPROVED