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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 4, 2021 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean D. Pickles Also Present: M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO F. Jadoon - Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Cassel - City Clerk C. Rose - Chief Planner N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design C. Morrison - Principal Planner, Development Review F. Chau - Planner II I. Lima - (Acting) Planner ll R. Perera - Committee Coordinator 1.Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participatingelectronically in accordance with By-law 7771/20. 2.Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3.Statutory Public Meetings Councillor McLean, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory PublicMeeting under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and alsonoted that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the Citybefore the By-law is passed, that person or public body are not entitled to appeal thedecision of City Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and may not be entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of OLT, there are reasonable grounds to do so. 1 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for the Statutory Public Meeting portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as the order of speakers. 3.1 Information Report No. 14-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/21 Tribute (Liverpool) Limited Part of Lots 23 and 24, Concession 1 (Northwest corner of Highway 401 and Liverpool Road) A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. Isabel Lima, (Acting) Planner II, provided the Committee with an overview of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/21. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Lima outlined the subject lands, submitted site plan, and planning policy framework, noting that the purpose of the amendment was to permit the portion of lands for the future Walnut Lane extension to be included in the calculation of lot area. She added that the applicant was also requesting site- specific amendments to remove the minimum main wall stepback provision and to add a provision to permit stacked bicycle parking. Ms. Lima outlined the comments received for further review and consideration, and the next steps in the application process. Michael Testaguzza, Planner, The Biglieri Group Ltd., joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to provide an overview of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/21. Mr. Testaguzza noted that a site plan application would be submitted in the future and that the purpose of the zoning by-law amendment application was to confirm the lot area. He further spoke to the subject site, planning policy context, the proposed Walnut Lane extension, and the required amendments. Mr. Testaguzza noted that, Mark Logna, Tribute (Liverpool) Limited, Ismet Medic, WSP (transportation), and Mansoor Kazerouni, Architect, IBI, were also connected to the electronic meeting via audio connection and were available for questions. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, Mr. Testaguzza, Mr. Logna, and Staff regarding: •whether Staff would explore ways to incorporate stacked bicycle parkinginto the City Centre by-law for future developments; 2 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean •the zoning amendment application being a result of the planned WalnutLane extension as the current zoning allows for the construction of theproposed towers; •confirmation that a certain portion of green space within the area remainuntouched as required by Pine Creek Conservation Area and the TorontoRegional Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the applicant’s plan for thegreenspace to the north of the site and whether this would be allocated for a public amenity space; •whether the proposed stacked bicycle parking would be available tononresidents; •encouraging public transportation and making use of the walkability of the area for visitors by reducing the amount of automobile parking spacesavailable on site; •the Environmental Assessment currently being undertaken and the possibility of limiting the Walnut Lane extension to all methods of transportation except vehicles; •Walnut Lane serving as an access point to the subject site and the need toprovide access to automobile traffic; •whether the applicant proposes to include affordable units; •the applicant previously conducting a study to construct a private road, thewidth and location of said private road, and whether the width of the private road was the same as the proposed Walnut Lane extension; •detailed design of the planned Walnut Lane extension in relation to widthand cross sections and whether the road would be the same width alongthe entire route; •the effect of a private lane to the foot print of the proposed application incomparison to the effect of a public lane and impacts to the allowable FloorSpace Index (FSI); •original intent for the Walnut Lane extension and the proposed extension adding value to the subject property; •whether a traffic study had been conducted for the area in relation toWalnut Lane extension; •whether notification of the public meeting was sent to residents North ofHighway 2 or West of the Pickering Town Centre and whether commentsreceived on the application were being monitored; and, •confirmation that monitoring of social media comments only applied to the City’s social media channels for public input and comments on planningapplications and the best method of communicating to Staff regardingplanning applications being through the City’s Website. 4.Delegations 3 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean 4.1 Paula MacDonald Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent) Paula MacDonald, 379 Rosebank Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Ms. MacDonald noted that a petition in opposition to the proposed development had been submitted to the City. She discussed the proposed semi-detached homes being linked homes rather than semi-detached homes, the proposal in relation to the Infill and Replacement Housing Study, and concerns regarding the area becoming a high density area. Ms. MacDonald provided background of the previous application for the subject site submitted by Joshani Homes Ltd., and noted her frustration with the lack of response and accountability from the City. Ms. MacDonald raised further concerns regarding the lack of space for parking, and turning radius for garbage trucks and emergency vehicles, within the proposed cul de sac. Ms. MacDonald concluded her delegation by asking Members of the Committee to refuse the Zoning By-law Amendment application. 4.2 Stephanie Hoffe Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent) Stephanie Hoffe, 593 Kimton Court, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Ms. Hoffe noted that the proposal was not in alignment with the characteristics of the community, adding that the proposal is a high density application within a low density area. She added that at the 2019 public meeting, residents had stated that there was no regard for the charitable donation of homes built on Dunn Crescent to be used for the Joshani Homes proposal and spoke to existing water issues within the area. 4.3 Ryan Rowland Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent) 4 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean Ryan Rowland, 599 Kimton Court, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Mr. Rowland noted that residents had submitted comments in writing and asked that the Committee take the comments into consideration. Mr. Rowland noted that the application does not match the character of the community and raised concerns regarding existing water issues in the subject area. He concluded his delegation by noting that he was in support of the comments raised by the previous delegations and asked that Members of the Committee take into consideration the comments and concerns raised by area residents and delegates. 4.4 Diane Seeley Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent) Diane Seeley, 597 Nomad Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Ms. Seeley noted that the application had previously gone before the Regional Land Severance Committee a number of times and discussed the history of the zoning amendment application. Ms. Seeley further spoke to concerns regarding lot elevation, loss of privacy, loss of property value, and drainage issues adding that City Staff had suggested the use of a catch basin and asked for a guarantee from the City that her property would not be flooded. Ms. Seeley also added that the proposed development does not align with the character of the community and concluded her delegation by asking the Committee to consider the noted issues. 4.5 Stephen Sheehy Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent) Stephen Sheehy, 541 Rosebank Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in support of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Mr. Sheehy noted that the proposal would maximize the space, and would be a positive perspective in relation to affordable housing. He further added that the proposal would not alter the character of the neighborhood, or the density of the area and concluded his delegation by noting that he was in support of the application provided that it meets the City’s zoning requirements. 5 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean 4.6 Ashif Kassam Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Ashif Kassam withdrew his delegation request and was not connected to the electronic meeting. 4.7 Andre De Freitas Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Andre De Freitas, 993 Dragonfly Avenue, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition of the proposed Telecommunication Tower installations #71 and #72. He asked whether FONTUR had provided a submission of the company’s response to the City’s social responsibilities. Mr. De Freitas spoke to FONTUR’s mission statement and the definition of social responsibility noting that the company should be hesitant of submitting another application for telecommunication towers within the area. 4.8 Kiriga Konalingam Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 6 Kiriga Konalingam, Pickering Resident, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition of the pr oposed Telecommunication Tower installations #71 and #7 2. Ms. Konalingam added that the installations do not support the well-being of families in the area, and raised concerns regarding the safety of the structures. Ms. Konalingam referred to Report PLN 36-21, and raised concerns regarding the close proximity of the TransUnion pipeline, located near Foxtail Green, to the proposed telecommunication tower #72. Ms. Konalingam questioned why it took the residents of Seaton to communicate with the stakeholders to reach out to FONTUR and the City of Pickering. She further questioned the reasoning Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean for the raised concerns to not have been investigated prior to the submission of the application by FONTUR. 4.9 Sumaira Munir Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Sumaira Munir, 2720 Sapphire Drive, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition of the proposed Telecommunication Tower installations #71 and #72. Ms. Munir expressed her content with the staff recommendation included in report PLN 36-21, adding that the City followed a fair and efficient process. She added that while the process brought the community together, there were lessons to be learned from the process which included utilizing this application a reference for future proposals. Ms. Munir concluded her delegation by noting that applicants must conduct their due diligence when submitting applications and be transparent with the community in order for the required consultation to be conducted properly. 4.10 Dilux Parim Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Dilux Parim, 997 Dragonfly Avenue, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition of the proposed Telecommunication Tower installations #71 and #72. Mr. Parim stated that most comments were already raised by prior delegates and that there was miscommunication on social media channels that residents had to dispute. He further spoke to concerns regarding the proposed location for the proposed towers and safety concerns including fire hazards. Mr. Parim concluded his delegation by noting that the process was long and expressed his disappointment that the City did not conduct its research prior to the submission of the application. 4.11 Jennifer Van Schilt Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 7 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Jennifer Van Schilt withdrew their delegation and did not connect to the electronic meeting. 4.12 Kajen Rajendran Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Kajen Rajendran withdrew his delegation and was not connected to the electronic meeting. 4.13 Nadhir Mohideen Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Nadhir Mohideen, 2527 Florentine Place, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to the proposed Telecommunication Tower installations #71 and #72. He expressed concerns regarding the proposed tower installations, associated safety hazards, lack of discussion with developers that are still building in this community, and that if residents had known the towers were possible, it may have impacted their decision to purchase a home in this area. Mr. Mohideen stated that the research compiled by area residents was superior to the research compiled by FONTUR and the City. Mr. Mohideen asked whether the City anticipated another application from FONTUR for the Seaton Community or whether an alternate site had been located for the proposed installations. 4.14 Kajitha Kamal Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Kajitha Kamal did not connect to the electronic Committee Meeting to provide his delegation. 8 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean 4.15 Nadezhda Romero Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Nadezhda Romero, Pickering Resident, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to the proposed Telecommunication Tower installations #71 and #72. Ms. Romero stated that both the City and FONTUR had lacked due diligence in researching the proposed towers. She referred to a cell phone tower that had caught fire in March, and asked whether FONTUR would be able to submit another application within the same area. Ms. Romero concluded her delegation by noting that she was in support of Report PLN 36-21 and the objection of the tower installations. 4.16 Navi Kanagalingam Re: Report PLN 36-21 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 Navi Kanagalingam, Pickering Resident, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in opposition to the proposed Telecommunication Tower installations #71 and #72. Mr. Kanagalingama stated that he was a realtor and that people do not wish to reside in close proximity to a cell phone tower. 4.17 Janet Weller Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent) Janet Weller, 641 Dunn Cres, joined the meeting via audio connection in opposition to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19. Ms. Weller noted that the proposed development would hinder the character of the community, and referred to a letter dated December 15, 2020 from Joshani Homes Ltd. which stated four units were needed to justify the costs of construction. Ms. Weller raised concerns regarding traffic and water issues and noted that the proposed development would not provide affordable housing. Ms. Weller further asked whether any effort was undertaken to investigate the impact to federal or 9 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean provincial migratory bird conservatory acts of 1994 adding that protected migratory birds nested in the area. She concluded her delegation by stating this proposal was not fair or equitable. 4.18 John Lambert, Benchmark PDM Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent) John Lambert, Benchmark PDM, did not connect to the electronic Committee Meeting to provide his delegation. 4.19 Rick Bruynson, R.W. Bruynson INC. Re: Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent) Rick Bruynson, R.W. Bruynson INC., joined the electronic meeting via audio connection on behalf of Joshani Homes Ltd. Mr. Bruynson discussed the history of the application noting that the applicant had worked with the City’s Engineering Services and City Development Department to create a final concept plan for the rezoning application. He added that certain plans were near completion with the understanding that revisions may be a condition of severance from the Land Division Committee. He noted that special attention was given to the road extension and grading to ensure that there would be no significant impact to surrounding properties, and noted that the development would add to the efforts to create affordable housing. A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Mr. Bruynson regarding: •the threshold for affordable housing within Durham region and Pickeringand whether the proposed semi-detached homes would be less expensivein comparison to detached housing; and, •the intended sale price for the proposed homes. 5.Planning & Development Reports 5.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 36-21 10 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installations Bell Mobility Rick Johnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive) – Installation #71 Foxtail Green (1088P Foxtail Crescent) – Installation #72 A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: •telecommunication towers being regulated by the Federal Government and the City’s role being to undertake a public consultation process and to takea position on the application; •clarification that the proposal was circulated to stakeholder agencies by theCity and whether the applicant had consulted with the appropriate stakeholders; •public consultation taking place simultaneously with the agencyconsultation process; •whether FONTUR would be submitting a new application in anotherlocation close to the neighbourhood; and, •lack of awareness of planning processes within communities and ways to educate the public on planning processes going forward. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1.That Bell Mobility be advised that City Council objects to the proposal for a20.0-metre high monopole telecommunication tower located at the RickJohnson Memorial Park (2631P Sapphire Drive), based on the design andlocation of the proposal; and, 2.That Bell Mobility be advised that City Council objects to the proposal for a20.0-metre high monopole telecommunication tower located at the FoxtailGreen (1088P Foxtail Crescent), based on the design and location of the proposal. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 5.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 38-21 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part of Lot 72, Plan 418, Now Part 2, 40R-30097 (Southerly end of Dunn Crescent) 11 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean Discussion and a question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff, regarding: •the proposed development not meeting the definition of affordable housing; •the definition of semi-detached housing as identified in the planning policyframework for the subject lands; •concerns regarding the report referencing Habitat for Humanity housingwithin the neighborhood as semi-detached housing in comparison to theproposed development; •the suggestion of utilizing the cul de sac for parking not being a viable solution to the noted parking concerns; •infrastructure within the community being dated and resulting in floodingand storm water management issues; •the proposed development not meeting the character of the community; •the applicant not doing their due diligence in consulting external agenciesand carrying out positive consultations with the public; •comments noted by the City’s Planning Staff as included in the report PLN38-21 and the possibility of losing control over the site plan should Counciloppose the application and an appeal is submitted to the Ontario LandTribunal (OLT); •whether staff had reviewed the detailed functioning drawings and the stormwater management report and whether City Development and EngineeringStaff were satisfied with its contents; •whether the proposed development would provide any positive impact on the existing drainage issues within the community; •whether Staff would be looking to resolve existing drainage and waterissues in the area outside of the context of the application; •past instances where decisions of the Committee of Adjustment, opposingstaff recommendations, were endorsed at the OLT, and City Staff not beingwell versed in the needs of the community in comparison to Members ofCouncil who have direct communications with residents; •similar objections being presented for the Habitat for Humanity housing; •the applicant’s commitment to make changes to the proposal to ensure thatit matched the character of the community; and, •whether the proposed development would create a precedent for futureapplications. Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Cumming 12 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes October 4, 2021 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor McLean That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19, submitted by Joshani Homes Ltd., to permit 4 semi-detached dwellings units fronting on to the future southerly extension of Dunn Crescent, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By- law Amendment set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 38-21 be finalized and forwarded to Council. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor Brenner Councillor Butt Councillor McLean Councillor Cumming Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 6.Other Business There was no other business. 7.Adjournment Moved by Councillor AsheSeconded by Councillor Pickles That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 9:42 pm. 13