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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 6, 1985 18/85 .- 74 .' COUNCIL MEETING ~ A meeting of Pickering Town Council was held on Tuesday, August 6, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor J.E. Anderson COUNCILLORS: W. Arthurs L. Cahill D. Kitchen B. Mitchell A. Robertson N. Stoner ALSO P,RESENT: N.C. Marshall - Town Manager C.M.T. Sheffield - Town Solicitor T. Magi - Director of Planning K. McKay - Council Secretary . ,r 01 ~ (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Dennis Figueira, 735 Abingdon Court, spoke on behalf of residents of Abingdon Court in opposition to the development of 99 townhouse units. He stated the high density would result in even more traffic con- gestion on White's Road and that since Fairport Beach School is already over-crowded, more children from the area may not be accommodated. .. See Resolution #67/85 2. Brenda Kelly, 721 Abingdon Court, stated that pick- ering's vacancy rate is 2.5% and therefore high density development should not take place in this area. See Resolution #67/85 3. Victor Lind, Bramalea Limited, explained the 0 co-operative venture and also requested a medium densi ty designation. :Ie stated :3ramalea would be willing to consider the widening of \fuite's Road if the application is approved. See Resolution #67/85 4. Frances Steele, abutting property owner to the north, objected to the application to permit an equestrian training facility and questioned the legitimacy of the facility as an agricultural use. She stated that the proposed 2 storey barn will be immediately adja- cent to her home and will restrict her view. '- -- See Resolution #73/85 . '. . 18/85 75 ,.." (II) DELEGATIONS (cont'd.) 5. Dr. M. Kutney, abutting owner to the south, objected to the application. He stated the small size of the property is not compatible to the area and that he had spent a considerable amount of money on shrubs and trees to make his property compatible with the Con- servation Area across the road. He also feared his property would be damaged if proper fencing is not erected. See Resolution #73/85 6. Bob Gordon, on behalf of B.J. Livingston, stated adequate fencing would be installed and that the location of the barn would be subject to the approval of a site plan agreement. He stated the facility would house 4 to 6 horses for the training of approx- imately 6 to 8 pupils for the Olympics. . See Resolution #73/85 (III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #67/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That Town Council advise the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham as follows: That Official Plan Amendment Application 85-25/P submitted by Bramalea Limited to amend the Pickering District Plan from 'Residential Low Density I or II' to 'Residential Medium Density I' be NOT APPROVED. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Arthurs, Cahill, Mitchell, Robertson, Stoner and Mayor Anderson Councillor Kitchen No: Resolution #68/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A27/85 submitted by Bramalea Limited to rezone the subject property (being Part Block 1, Plan 40M-1334) from 'R3 - One Family Detached Dwell- ing Third Density Zone' to an appropriate zoning to permit the development of 99 single-attached dwelling units under co-operative tenure be NOT APPROVED. CARRIED 18/85 76 (III) RESOLUTIONS (cont'd.) Resolution #69/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Arthurs That Town Council advise the Council of the Regional Municipal- ity of Durham as follows: a) That Official Plan Amendment Application 85-22/P submitted by Eric Redigner in Trust to amend the Pickering District Plan (Brock Industrial Area Community Plan) from 'Medium Industrial' to an appropriate designation that will permit an automobile sales and service establishment on the subject property be APPROVED as set out in Appendix I to Town Planning Report No. 44/85; and b) That a technical amendment be made to Schedule I-A of the Brock Industrial Area Community Plan to amend the land use designation at the northwest corner of Brock Road and Dillingham Road as set out on Exhibit 'A' to Appendix I to Town Planning Report No. 44/85. CARRIED Resolution #70/85 Moved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Arthurs That should Official Plan Amendment Application 85-22/P be approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs as recommended herein, staff be directed to make the necessary changes to the Brock Industrial Area Development Plan. CARRIED Resolution #71/85 Moved by Councillor Kitchen Seconded by Councillor Stoner That By-law Amendment Application A2l/85 submitted by Eric Redinger in Trust to rezone the subject property fian' 'M2 - Industrial Zone' to an appropriate zoning that will permit the development of an automobile sales and service establishment be APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE subject to the following conditions: b) a) That the applicant enter into a site/development agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town of Pickering prior to the forwarding of an implementing zon~ngby-law to Council, which shall include but not necessarily be limited to the provision of appropriate landscaping/ screening along the boundary of the property and curbs and sidewalks along the street frontage; and That prior to the adoption of an implementing zoning by- law by Town Council, the Official Plan amendment application must receive the appropriate approval from the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham. CARRIED 18/85 77 (Ill) RESOLUTIONS (cont'd.) Resolution #72/85 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Cahill That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be advised that the Town of Pickering has no objection to the approval of Minister's Zoning Order Amendment application 18-Z0-0298508(1) (Town file M8/85: Bitondo'sMarket Limited, Part Lot 10, Concession 5) to permit the creation of three residential lots fronting Westney Road (Durham Road No. 31) with minimum lot frontages of 28.6 metres and lot areas of 0.4 hectares subject to the following condition: 1. That any amending regulation respecting this application include building performance standards which conform to the residential requirements of the "V" Village Zone within the Town of Pickering Zoning By-law 3037. CARRIED Resolution #73/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Stoner That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be advised that the Town of Pickering has no objection to the approval of Minister's Zoning Order application 18-Z0-0298507(1) (Town File M6/85) in Part of Lot 13, Concession 7 to permit the establishment of an equestrian training facility with an accessory detached dwelling on a lot with approximately 213.96 metres frontage on Sideline 12 and area of approximately 5.6 hectares subject to the following conditions: 1. That the amending regulation respecting this application include building performance standards which conform to the 'A' - Rural Agricultural Zone requirements for agricultural uses within the Town's Zoning By-law 3037. 2. That the owner satisfy the Ministry of Municipal Affairs with respect to noise attenuation. 3. That the owner satisfy the requirements of the Metropoli- tan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority prior to issuance of a building permit. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Kitchen, Robertson and Stoner Councillors Arthurs, Cahill and Mayor Anderson Councillor Mitchell Resolution #74/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Stoner That the proposal dated July 18/1985 of Walker, Wright Young Associates Limited for the preparation by it of a Municipal Housing Statement Update 'Study at a maximum cost of $9,800 (plus mailing costs) be accepted. CARRIED 18/85 78 (II!) RESOLUTIONS (cont'd.) Resolution #75/85 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Robertson Whereas section 18 of the Subdivision Agreement dated February 7, 1983, between 358016 Ontario Limited and the Corporation of the Town of Pickering respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-81001, now Plan40M-1303, requires that the owner construct or cause to be constructed twelve housing units within two years of the date of registration of the plan, ie. February 1st, 1986¡ and Whereas a request has been received for an extension of that time limit to February 1st, 1987; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The time limit for the construction of all twelve housing units in Plan 40M-1303 be extended to February 1st, 1987 despite the provisions of section 18 of the Subdivision Agreement governing the development of the project. CARRIED Recorded Vote: No: Absent: Councillors Arthurs, Kitchen, Robertson, Stoner and HayorAnderson Councillor Cahill Councillor Mitchell Yes: Resolution #76/85 Moved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Stoner That the proposal dated July 17, 1985 of Totten, Sims, Hubicki Associates, Engineers, Architects and Planners for the under- taking by that company of the project management of the 1985-6 Works Centre expansion program be accepted. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Arthurs, Cahill, Robertson and Stoner Councillors Kitchen and Mayor Anderson Councillor Mitchell Resolution #77/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Stoner That the request submitted by the Claremont and District Commu- nity Association dated July 17, 1985 to conduct a street dance on the ice pad in Claremont Park on September 14,1985 be approved subject to the approval of the Durham Regional Police and the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario; and that the Department of Parks and Recreation monitor the activities planned for this event. CARRIED 18/85 79 (III) RESOLUTIONS (cont'd.) Resolution #78/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Stoner * That Tender T-20-85 submitted by D. Crupi and Sons Limited for the installation of curbs and asphalt paving in the amount of $141,141.00 be approved subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. CARRIED Resolution #79/85 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Cahill That the tender submitted by Petro-Canada Products Inc. for the supply and delivery of fuel oil for the 1985-1986 winter season in the amount of $0.2749 per litre be approved. CARRIED Resolution #80/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Stoner That the Sick Leave Credits - Reserve Fund (G/L 4227) be closed out as at December 31, 1985 with the remaining balance esti- mated at $46,000 being transferred to the General Fund. CARRIED Resolution #81/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Stoner That a grant in the amount of $500.00 be made to the Essex County Flood Disaster Relief Committee; and that this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). CARRIED Resolution #82/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Stoner That a grant in the amount of $500.00 be made to the Sudbury Region Disaster Relief Fund Committee; and that this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). LOST 18/85 80 (III) RESOLUTIONS (cont'd.) Resolution #83/85 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Stoner That a grant in the amount of $200.00 be made to the Sudbury Region Disaster Relief Fund Committee; and that this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). CARRIED Resolution #84/85 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Stoner Whereas at its meeting of July 2nd, 1985, Pickering Council made Resolution 51/85, item 13 of which authorized the sale by the Town to Ernest Nemeth of a portion of Block 115, Plan 40M-1350, Pickering; and Whereas Ernest Nemeth has advised that he is unable to proceed with the sale transaction; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Item 13 of Resolution 51/85, made July 2nd, 1985 is hereby rescinded. CARRIED Resolution #85/85 Moved by Councillor Stoner Seconded by Councillor Cahill Whereas pursuant to section 29.6 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the council of a municipality may pass a by-law to designate property to be of historic or architectural value or interest; and Whereas the house owned by Mr. John H.F. Rider on Concession 5 Road in the hamlet of Whitevale is recognized as being a building of historic and architectural value and private funds have been expended to restore this building: Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs the Town Clerk to prepare a by-law pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act to designate the Rider house. CARRIED 18/85 81 (III) RESOLUTIONS (cont'd.) Resolution #86/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Arthurs Whereas pursuant to Section 66.2 of the Municipal Elections Act, R.S.O. 1980, c. 308, as amended, the council of a muni- cipality may by by-law passed before nomination day provide for the holding by the Clerk of additional advance polls; and Whereas the statutory advance poll to be held on Saturday, November 2,1985 is not sufficient to accommodate all persons wishing to vote in the 1985 municipal elections; Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs the Town Clerk to prepare a by-law to provide for a second advance poll to be held on Saturday, October 26th, 1985; and that the said by-law be presented to Council for enactment prior to nomination day being October 21st 1985. CARRIED Resolution #87/85 Moved by Counci110r Cahill Seconded by Councillor Arthurs That the building permit to allow free standing portable classrooms at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Separate School be denied; and that this denial not extend to the installation of a porta-pak structure. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No; Councillor Cahill Councillors Arthurs, Kitchen, Robertson, Stoner and Mayor Anderson Councillor Mitchell Absent: ( IV) BY-LAWS Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Stoner moved for leave to introduce By-laws of the Town of pickering: By-law Number 2031/85 - Third Reading Only Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, Part Lot 18, Concession 8, in the Town of Pickering (A9/85) 18/85 82 ( IV) BY-LAWS (cont 'd.) By-law Number 2065/85 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority and the Corporation of the Town of Pickering respecting GO Fare in- tegration (1985-90) By-law Number 2066/85 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a development agreement between Pauline Mancini and the Corporation of the Town of Pickering respecting part Lot 19, Concession 8, Pickering (LD 74/82 and M4/85) By-law Number 2067/85 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release by the Corporation of the Town of Pickering of Brock North General Contractors Limited, John Richard Wise and Christine Antoinette Wise from the covenants contained in Agreements respecting part Lot 3, Plan 282, (Parts A and B, Plan 40R-2178) By-law Number 2068/85 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and the Gingerbread Co~Operative Nursery School (Pickering) Inc. respecting the use of the West Shore Community Centre (September 15,1985 to June 15, 1986) By-law Number 2069/85 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and the Claremont Lions Club respecting the continued management of the Claremont Community Centre by the Claremont Lions Club. By-law Number 2070/85 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 405, 406, 407, 408 and 409, Plan M-1059 and Block 18, Plan 40M-1321 from part lot control. By-law Number 2071/85 Being a by-law to amend By-law 851/78 providing for the regu- lating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and on private and municipal property. By-law Number 2072/85 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agree- ment between the Town and Ontario Hydro respecting the use of Ontario Hydro lands for a parking lot at Don Beer Arena from March 1, 1985 to February 28,1990. By-law Number 2073/85 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a site plan agree- ment between the Corporation of the Town of Pickering and William and Norma Pepper respecting part Lot 18, Concession 8, Pickering (Part 1, Plan 40R-8892) (A9/85) 18/85 83 ( IV). BY-LAWS (cont' d.) By-law Number 2074/85 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement of purchase and sale and consequent transfer/deed of lands convey- ing part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Pickering to Mario Patane. ' THIRD READING Councillor Stoner, seconded by Councillor Arthurs moved that By-law Numbers 2031/85,2065/85,2066/85, 2067/85, 2068/85, 2069/85,2070/85,2071/85,2072/85,2073/85 and 2074/85 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 (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Mayor Anderson read a letter directed to the Premier of Ontario encouraging the utilization of part of the Seaton lands for the contemplated Toyota auto- motive plant. 2. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: ( a) The Town Manager was directed to send a letter to the owner of the Bay Ridges Plaza with respect to the installation of a sign designating the names of the businesses located in the plaza. Resolution # 88/85 Moved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Cahill That the merchants at the Bay Ridges Plaza be per- mitted to keep the signs they presently have until negotiations with the plaza owner are completed. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Cahill, Robertson, Stoner and Mayor Anderson Councillors Arthurs and Kitchen Councillor Mitchell No: Absent: (b) A request from Laurier Homes to erect a sales trailer: Resolution #89/85 Moved by Councillor Kitchen Seconded by Councillor Cahill That the request submitted by Laurier Homes Ltd. to erect a sales trailer on the west side of Dixie Road, north of Finch Avenue be approved for one year. CARRIED 18/85 84 ( IV) OTHER BUSINESS (cont'd.) 2. ( c) A request from Lakeview Estates to erect a sales trailer: Resolution #90/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Arthurs That the request submitted by Lakeview Estates Limited to erect a sales trailer on the southeast corner of Valley Farm Road and Kingston Road be approved for one year. CARRIED ( d) The Town Manager was directed to send a letter to the Separate School Board with respect to the erection of portables at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School. ( e) A request from residents of Rouge Valley Drive regarding sidewalks: Resolution #91/85 Moved by Councillor Cahill Seconded by Councillor Mitchell That the request to delete sidewalks on the south and west sides of Rouge Valley Drive from Fawndale Road to its northerly end be approved. CARRIED (f) The proposed relocation of the Public Library Board: Resolution #92/85 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Robertson That the request of the Pickering Public Library Board to lease 3,661 square feet at 1400 Bayly Street, Units 7 and 8a, at an annual cost of about $36,000 including rent, taxes, maintenance, heating and janitor be approved. CARRIED (V) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 2075/85 Councillor Cahill, seconded by Councillor Arthurs 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 meeting held on August 6, 1985 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 (VI) 18/85 85 ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:55 p.m. Dated: ~ t ¿!Í~<Je~~ . yor . j .. - - ...'