HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 6, 2019044
DICKERING
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
Absent:
D. Pickles
Also Present:
T. Prevedel
K. Bentley
P. Bigioni
C. Rose
S. Cassel
J. Brooks
N. Surti
D. Jacobs
E. Martelluzzi
C. Morrison
L. Harker
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, City Development and CBO
- Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
- Chief Planner
- City Clerk
- Manager, Policy & Geomatics
- Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
- Principal Planner, Policy
- Planner II, Heritage
- Planner II
- Deputy Clerk
1. Disclosure of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest noted.
2. Delegations
Delegates who registered to speak are noted under each respective agenda item.
3. Part "A" Information Reports
Councillor Cumming, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Meeting
under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and also noted
1
644
DICKERING
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), and may not be
entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of LPAT, there are
reasonable grounds to do so.
Cathy Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for the
public portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as
the order of speakers.
3.1 Information Report No. 08-19
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/19
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2019-01
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP -2019-01
Marshall Homes (Finch) Ltd.
Part of Lots 31 and 32, Concession 2 South, Now Parts
2 to 4 and 6, 40R-29566 and Part 2, 40R-29965
(On Finch Avenue, west of Rosebank 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.
Cody Morrison, Planner II, appeared before the Committee to provide an
overview of the application submitted by Marshall Homes (Finch) Ltd. Through
the aid of a Power Point presentation, he outlined the location plan and the
applicant's proposal. He also detailed the public and staff comments received on
the application.
TJ Cieciura, Design Plan Services Inc., appeared before the Committee on
behalf of the applicant and indicated they were in support of the application.
No members of the public appeared in support of or in opposition to this
application.
4. Planning & Development Reports
4.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 08-19
Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node Intensification Study
- Status Update and Recommended Vision and Intensification Scenario
(Phase 2 of the South Pickering Intensification Study)
2
644
DICKERING
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
Alex Heath, SvN Architects + Planners Inc., appeared before the Committee and
through the aid of a Power Point presentation, provided an overview of the three
phases of the study, indicating that the City is currently between phase two and
three. Mr. Heath outlined the overall vision for the Corridor and Node, and
scenarios for each precinct. He also indicated that the project will support the
achievement of the Region's Growth Plan.
A question and answer period ensued with Members of Council questioning
proposed connectivity, and the feasibility of the vision. It was also questioned as
to whether or not the flood lands indicated on the map are due to be re-
evaluated.
Mark Pavkovic, Sorbara Group of Companies, appeared before the Committee in
support of the Study noting that Sorbara Group is the owner of a large portion of
privately owned lands along the section of Kingston Road included in the Study.
Mr. Pavkovic expressed his support for the project, and acknowledged the
correspondence received from City Staff regarding amendments to building
heights. He commented that there was an expectation that other guiding
principles would be included in the Study to help form the next steps in the
process and that he was looking forward to continuing to work with the City on
this initiative.
Geoff Nelles, SmartCentres, appeared before the Committee and indicated their
support for the general idea of the Study. Mr. Nelles noted that SmartCentres
would be providing written comments to the City and that this project is an
incredible opportunity for Pickering. He requested Council's support of the Retail
Centre and stated that there was the need for flexibility within the Study. He
requested that building heights, densities, locations of parks, etc., should not be
rigidly implemented noting they would be subject to change in Phase 3 and that
the Study is only conceptual at this point.
A question and answer period ensued regarding the plans and timelines for
SmartCentres renovations.
Prior to disposition of the item, Members of Council referred to a Memorandum
dated May 6, 2019 from the Director, City Development & CBO, provided to
Members prior to the meeting, regarding an amendment to the staff
recommendation.
3
644
DICKERING
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
1. That Council endorse the Recommended Vision for the Kingston Road
Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node, contained in Appendix I;
2. That Council endorse the Recommended Intensification Scenario for the
Kingston Road Corridor and Specialty Retailing Node, contained in
Appendix II, subject to the following:
a) that the Recommended Intensification Scenario be revised by
replacing the words "Maximum Height (Storeys)" under the sub-
heading "Land Use/Built Form" in the legend of the Scenario Maps,
depicted on pages 29, 31, 33, and 35, with the words "Notional Height
(Storeys)", and
b) that the text within the Recommended Intensification Scenario
contained in Appendix II to Report PLN 08-19 with the Recommended
Intensification Scenario Report, dated March 2019, be revised
accordingly to delete the references to "maximum" building heights;"
3. That staff be authorized to initiate Phase 3 of the Kingston Road Corridor
and Specialty Retailing Node Study; and
4. That a copy of Report PLN 08-19 be forwarded to the Region of Durham,
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Ministry of
Transportation, and Parks Canada.
Carried Unanimously
on a Recorded Vote
4.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 09-19
Update to the Municipal Heritage Register
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Butt
4
644
DICKERING
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
1. That the City of Pickering Municipal Heritage Register, dated May 2019,
as set out in Appendix I to report PLN 09-19, be approved; and
2. That the City Development Department be directed to update the City of
Pickering Municipal Heritage Register every two years.
Carried
4.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 10-19
Heritage Permit Application HP 02/19
Request for removal of cattle barn at 1860 Seventh Concession Road
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That the Heritage Permit Application HP 02/19 to remove a cattle barn located at
1870 Seventh Concession be approved.
Carried
4.4 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 11-19
Official Plan Amendment OPA 18-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/18
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2018-02
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP -2018-01
Icon Forest District Limited
Northwest corner of Finch Avenue and Altona Road
(2024 and 2026 Altona Road, and 200 Finch Avenue)
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-001/P, submitted by
Icon Forest District Limited, to re -designate the lands located on the
northwest corner of Finch Avenue and Altona Road from "Urban
Residential Areas — Low Density Areas" to "Urban Residential Areas —
5
644
DICKERING
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
Medium Density Areas" to allow a residential common element
condominium development be approved, and that the draft by-law to
adopt Amendment 34 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in Appendix
I to Report PLN 11-19 be forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/18, submitted by Icon
Forest District Limited, to facilitate a residential common element
condominium development consisting of 40 semi-detached and 68
townhouse units on the lands located at the northwest corner of Finch
Avenue and Altona Road, be endorsed subject to the provisions contained
in Appendix II to Report PLN 11-19, and that staff be authorized to finalize
and forward an implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment;
3. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2018-02, submitted by Icon
Forest District Limited, to establish a single development block to facilitate
a common element condominium, as shown on Attachment #4 to Report
PLN 11-19, and the implementing conditions of approval, as set out in
Appendix III, be endorsed;
4. That Informational Revision 23 to the Pickering Official Plan Rouge Park
Neighbourhood Map 24 to delete the symbols for a "Proposed Separate
Elementary School" and "Proposed Park", as set out in Appendix IV, be
approved; and
5. That the changes to the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development
Guideline Figure A — Tertiary Plan, as shown on Appendix V to Report
PLN 11-19, to delete the "Future Elementary School", "Neighbourhood
Park", "Potential Access Location" and "Potential Heritage Home", be
approved.
4.5 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 13-19
The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham
Regional Official Plan: Agricultural and Rural System
Discussion Paper, March 2019
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Butt
6
Carried
644
DICKERING
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
1. That the Region maintain the current goals and directions for the
Agricultural/Rural System, and expand the goals and directions for the
Agricultural/Rural System in Durham to:
• support the diversification of agricultural uses and value-added
agriculture;
• support edge planning that will protect farm operations and improve
land use compatibility between agricultural and urban land uses;
• plan for climate change impacts;
• acknowledge the important relationship between the Prime
Agricultural Areas and the Agri -Food Network, and,
• support the provision of reliable fiber optic services to the rural
area;
2. That the Region retain its current approach to referencing the MDS, as
amended from time to time, and allow area municipalities the flexibility to
implement and interpret the MDS formulae at the local level;
3. That the Region require local official plans to incorporate buffer areas
along the urban/agricultural interface as a mechanisms to address land
use conflicts arising between urban and real land uses;
4. That the Region provide high level policy support for, and recognition of,
urban agriculture as part of the Region's Agricultural System, while also
encouraging area municipalities to support urban agriculture though
policies and zoning;
5. That the Region update any technical matters that may have occurred
within the Duffins/Rouge Agricultural Preserve and Seaton Specific Policy
Area lands since their designation in the Regional Plan;
6. That the Region broaden its policies to recognize "new" types of
agriculture -related and "on-farm" diversified; enable area municipalities to
consider these types of uses through zoning by-law amendments and/or
site plan approval, and to detail criteria for these uses in local official
plans; and further that the Region include in its new Official Plan "caps" for
certain scales of agricultural -related and on-farm diversified use
7
644
DICKERING
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
operations that would trigger a more comprehensive planning review
process;
7. That the Region acknowledge and address the concerns identified by staff
related to the Provincial Agricultural System Mapping — Prime Agricultural
Area designation as it affects the City of Pickering, as discussed in section
2.6.3 of this Report (PLN 13-19);
8. That the Region revise its lot creation policy permitting severance of a
farm dwelling rendered surplus by farm consolidations, to only those
circumstances when a farmer acquires an immediately abutting farm in
Prime Agricultural Areas within the Agricultural System;
9. That the Region maintain the "Major Open Space" designation on non-
prime agricultural lands in the new Regional Official Plan rather the
change to the Province's preference for Durham to use a "Rural Lands"
designation;
10. That the Region introduce policies to restrict large solar farms from
locating on prime agricultural lands;
11. That the Region recognize the Rouge National Urban Park and its
management objectives in the new Regional Official Plan;
12. That the Region update its aggregate resources policies in accordance
with the Provincial Policy Statement 2014 and the Growth Plan 2017; and
further the Region remove the designations of High Potential Aggregate
Resource Areas on lands within the limits of Settlement Areas (e.g.,
Barclay Estates);
13. That the Region enable area municipalities to allow accessory uses on
golf courses, subject to criteria controlling the scale of the accessory use;
and,
14. That the Region acknowledge the exception for a cemetery use on lands
located northeast of the Hamlet of Greenwood, between Highway 407 and
Highway 7, reflected as "E3" on Schedule I of the Land Use Structure in
the Pickering Official Plan, by including a policy exception in the Regional
Official Plan.
Carried
8
044
DICKERING
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 6, 2019
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
5. Other Business
There was no other business.
6. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Butt
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 pm.
9
Carried