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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26/02/2007 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean PRESENT: " 1"'" l: 1. ~J Mayor Ryan COUNCillORS: D. Dickerson 8. Littley B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles ABSENT: Councillor Johnson - due to Regional business ALSO PRESENT: E. Buntsma N. Carroll G. Paterson D. Bentley C. Rose L. Taylor - Director, Operations & Emergency Services - Director, Planning & Development - Director, Corporate Services &. Treasurer - City Clerk - Manager, Policy - Manager, Development Review (I) DELEGATIONS 1. Peter Rodrigues 750 Whitevale Road, RR #1 Locust Hill, ON LOH 1 JO Re: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-07 Heritage Permit Application 001/06 Submission Under the Ontario Heritage Act 325 Whitevale Road, Pickerinq Mr. Rodrigues appeared before the Committee in opposition to Heritage Permit Application 001/06 for property municipally known as 325 Whitevale Road, Pickering. He stated that the proposed housing plan was out of place for the area and Council should consider the comments as presented by Heritage Pickering. He further advised that the subject property was the gateway to the community and it would incorrectly set the tone for the W'hitevale community, which was established in 1820. In summary, he stated that the applicant should have reviewed the district guidelines before they purchased the property and the proposed building not be permitted on the lot. " i 1" L' .10 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 2. Gordon Willson 455 Whitevale Road Whitevale, ON Re: Director, Corporate Services & TreasurE3r, Report CS 04-07 Heritage Permit Application 001/06 Submission Under the Ontario Heritage Act 325 Whitevale Road. Pickerinq Mr. Willson appeared before the Committee in opposition to Heritage Permit Application 001/06 for property municipally known as 325 Whitevale Road, Pickering. He stated that the proposed application was inappropriate development and needed to comply with Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. He indicated that the house was a Cape Cod style home that had no reflection on the Whitevale District. He further advised that he had no problem with development, but it should be in the form of the Whitevale area. In summary, he indicated his support for the position of Heritage Pickering with respect to this application. 3. Murray Pearson Tatham Pearson Barristers & Solicitors Representative of the Applicant Re: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-07 Heritage Permit Application 001/06 Submission Under the Ontario Heritage Act 325 Whitevale Road. Pickerinq Mr. Pearson appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant, Cimas Construction. He reconfirmed his clients position from the January 22, 2007 Executive Committee meeting, requesting approval of the plans as presented, He advised that he had reviewed the Heritage consultant report and agreed with the comments as presented. Based on the comments from the consultant with respect to the garage location, he advised that his client had prepared three alternate proposals for Council review, noting that his client preferred Option B. He stated that he did not believe that the application required another review by Heritage Pickering, as they had been extensive consultation to date. He further advised that his client agreed to change the circular windows, but would retain vinyl windows and doors due to their efficiency. 4. Kevin Rodger McCormick Rankin Corporation On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation Highway 7 Widening of Brock Road to Highway 12 Preliminary Desiqn and Class EA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean (\ of "'. c'1. I Mr. Rodger appeared before the Committee for the purpose of providing a powerpoint presentation with respect to the Highway 7 Widening of Brock Road to Highway 12, Preliminary Design and Class EA. A copy of the powerpoint presentation was provided to all members present. Mr. Rodger outlined in detail the work that had been completed to date, the need for the widening, the technically preferred plan, consultant results and the next steps. He responded to questions related to the Kinsale community and the communication that had taken place with the residents. He further stated that construction was scheduled to begin in 2009. (II) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 04-07 Heritage Permit Application 001/0B Submission Under the Ontario Heritage Act 325 Whitevale Road, Pickerinq At the January 22, 2007 Executive Committee meeting, Report CS 04-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer was referred back to staff in order for an outside Heritage Consultant to review the heritage permit application. A copy of the Heritage consultant report from Unterman McPhail Associates was provided under separate cover to all members of Council. A question and answer period ensued with respect to this matter. The Director, Planning & Development and the City Clerk provided clarification with respect to the Permit Application process in relation to site plan approvals and the statutory responsibilities under the Ontario Heritage Act. Based on the discussion, the applicant was encouraged to prepare and submit landscape plan as part of the heritage permit application. Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Heritage Permit Application HPA 001/06 be approved based on the plans submitted with the application and subject to the following conditions: a) relocate the garage in accordance with any of Options A, 8, or C, as submitted by the applicant on February 26,2007; b) eliminate the round and half round windows; and ~.lt"" r. .:"" \;....' V Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean 2. Further, that a description and sample of asphalt roofing style/type and colour be submitted with the application and approved by the Director, Planning & Development. CARRIED 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 06-07 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/06 Canadian Natural Power Inc., 526 Kingston Road North Part of Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C. (Part 1. 40R-9195) City of Pickerinq Ms. Ellen Adams, 1411 Rosebank Road, Pickering appeared before the Committee on behalf of the Rosebank Area Residents Association in support of the subject application. Mr. Richard Weldon, applicant for the development appeared before the Committee and commended the Rosebank Area Residents Association for the extensive co- operation, noting that consensus was reached with respect to the development. He stated that he supported Report PO 06-07 of the Director, Planning & Development, noting that further discussions were to be held with Planning staff to finalize the by- law to be presented with respect to the application. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/06 be approved, to rezone the subject lands to allow the development of townhouses and detached dwellings, on lands being the North Part of Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C., Part 1, 40R-9195; 2. That the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2004-05 (May 12, 2006) by Weldon Lands Inc. on behalf of the Estate of A. Tyas, on lands being Block B Registered Plan 473 and Part Lot 30, Range 3, B.F.C., (Part 1, 40R-9195) City of Pickering, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision, be amended to include the subject property, being the North Part of Lot 30, Range 3 B.F.C., Part 1, 40R-9195; and 3. Further, that the zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07106, as SE~t out in Appendix I to Report PO 06- 07, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean ('I. "1'~~- ',- .l ,j 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 04-07 Pickerinq Official Plan Review A question and answer period ensued. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by councillor Pickles 1. That Report PD 04-07 of the Director, Planning & Development, regarding the review of the Pickering Official Plan be received; 2. That the Preliminary Work Plan for reviewing the Pickering Official Plan, as set out in Attachment #3 to Report PD 04-07, be endorsed; 3. That staff be authorized to hold a special meeting of Council, as required under Section 26(3)(b) of the Planning Act, in the spring of 2007 to obtain public input on revisions to the Pickering Official Plan that may be required; 4. That staff report back on a Final Work Plan that addresses the submissions received on the Pickering Official Plan; and 5. Further, that a copy of Report PD 04-07 be forwarded to the Region of Durham, local municipalities in Durham Region, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Durham School Boards for information. CARRIED 4. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 07-07 Green River Community Centre - Horizon House, Where Heaven and Earth Meet - Lease Renewal Aqreement Brief discussion ensued on this matter. Based on the discussion, the Director, Operations & Emergency Service8 was requested to provide clarification with respect to the days the Community Centre is used, including the length of time used, along with cost savings/deferrals (in kind support) and the energy saving efficiencies taking place due to electric heat. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles ""'. ,r;. f"": ; .,' I j "" '"""'" ~. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean That Report OES 07-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, be referred back to staff and report back at the March 19,2007 meeting. CARRIED 5. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 09-07 Grade Separation Reconstruction Agreement - Standard Canadian National Railway Company - Rosebank Road Bridqe. Mile 3.5 York Subdivision Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report OES 09-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, regarding the Standard Grade Separation Reconstruction Agreement for the Rosebank Road bridge, be received; and 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the attached Standard Grade Separation Reconstruction Agreement with the Canadian National Railway Company. CARRIED 6. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 11-07 Pickering Museum Village - Request to Deaccession Artifacts Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report OES 11-07 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services regarding the request to deaccession Pickering Museum Village artifacts be received; 2. That the deaccessioning of the Pick:ering Museum Village artifacts listed in Attachment #1 to Report OES 1 '1-07 be approved; and 3. Further, that the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to give effect thereto. CARRIED ~~~~U\IY~ ~Qmmn\VV Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean t\ rr. ..;t l ;::'..l 7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 12-07 2007 Annual Repavment Limit for Debt and Financial Obliaations Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report CS 12-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the 2007 Annual Repayment Limit for Debt and Financial Obligations be received for information. CARRIED 8. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 14-07 Financial Control Policv Brief discussion ensued on this matter. Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Littley 1. That Report CS 14-07 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the Financial Control Policy be received; 2. That the Financial Control Policy as set out in Attachment #1 to Report CS 14-07 be approved; and 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect hereto. CARRIED II) OTHER BUSINESSS 1) The Chief Administrative Officer was provided direction on the following: a) Councillor O'Connell requested further information with respect to a resident complaint on Twyn Rivers Drive. She indicated that it related to train whistles and further investigation being completed by the City. She noted that she had received a staff email with respect to the matter, but required further documentation in order to fully understand the matter and respond to the resident accordingly. :') f:j. r; ~-~. ::.- (." Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday February 26, 2007 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Mclean III) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:06 pm.