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STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES
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A Statutory Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, October 17, 1996 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
R. Johnson - Chairperson
ALSO PRESENT:
B. Taylor
L. Taylor
A. Smith
R. Taylor
- Town Clerk
- Manager, Current Operations Division
- Planner 2
- Planning Technician
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(I) DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-96008
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 17/96
L. & C. DINARDO AND G. ALBANESE
PART OF LOT 32, CONCESSION 1
(EAST SIDE OF ALTONA ROAD. NORTH OF WATERFORD GATE)
1. An explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #21/96, was
given by Adrian Smith, Planner 2.
2. Esther Mezo, 1839 Valleyview Drive, asked how far back the development would
be located from Altona Road because the present woodlot adjacent to Altona
Road is very attractive.
3. David Stewart, representing the landowners to the east of the subject lands, stated
that he has difficulty with the alignment of Strouds Lane between the two plans.
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(II) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 19/96
1089375 ONTARIO LIMITED
PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1
(NORTHWEST CORNER OF TOY A VENUE AND BA YL Y STREET)
1. An explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report # 19/96, was
given by Ron Taylor, Planning Technician.
2. Rob McCully, representing the applicant, stated that he was present to answer any
questions and noted that the current use is a legal non-conforming gas bar.
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(Ill) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20/96
MAXCON DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
PART OF LOTS 27 AND 28, PLAN 329
(NORTH SIDE OF PINE GROVE A VENUE, EAST OF OAKBURN STREET
AND WEST OF WOODVIEW A VENUE)
1. An explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #20/96, was
given by Ron Taylor, Planning Technician.
2. Grant Morris, representing the applicant, stated that he was present to answer
questions.
3.
Bruce Manning, 1860 Woodview Avenue, stated that he moved to the area
because of the trees and the tranquil nature of the neighbourhood. He had hoped
that the owner of the subject lands would retain the trees but stated that they were
all removed. The character of the neighbourhood would be lost by high density
development of this nature and noted that there is already a mix of housing,
including high density, in the area. He further noted that the Official Plan states
that development along this section of Pine grove Avenue must in character with
the existing neighbourhood and this means preserving trees, keeping traffic at a
reasonable level and building single detached dwellings. He has a petition from the
area residents opposing this application. He is opposed to the proposal for on-
street parking and stated that residents rely on water from wells and this
development will affect the water level in those wells.
4. c 3E Sick Hatziantoniou, 6 Woodville Avenue, Toronto, stated that he purchased
property across the street from the subject lands in 1988. At that time, there were
mostly 0 foot lots and that is why he bought that land even though he was aware
of high density development in the area. He applied to have 40 foot lots and this
was approved but he was urged to build homes that were substantial and in
character with the existing homes in the neighbourhood. There is a sign on the
subject lands that advertises singles and semis even though townhouses are being
applied for. If will be harder for him to market the houses in his development if
there are townhouses across the street.
Joe Pessoa, 182 Woodview Avenue, stated that before he purchased his house,
he researched the present and future development and determined that only single
detached dwellings would be built in the area and that development must be in
character with the existing neighbourhood. The proposed townhouses are so close
to his property that they will lower the value of his lands. He noted that the
density of this development is based on a larger area to be developed. This
development is not in character with the existing neighbourhood and noted that the
frontages of the townhouses are 19 feet compared to a minimum of 40 feet
elsewhere in the area. Parking for this development cannot be adequately handled
off-street and that is why the applicant is requesting on-street parking. He asked
who will be maintaining the roads if the on-street parking is allowed. The height
of the proposed townhouses is not in character with the surrounding houses and
stated that this development should recognize the requirements of Special Policy
Area A. Also, this development will add traffic to the area.
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Carolyne Pascoe, 1862 Woodview Avenue, stated that she paid a premium price
for her house because of the trees and thought that development in the area would
be low density. Since moving into her house, all development has been high
density in the area and this is not in character with the existing neighbourhood.
She noted that many cars are parked on the road as a result of the high density
development and that traffic is already heavy in the area and this application will
only add to it.
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7. Peter Tipperotf, 1914 Pinegrove Avenue, stated that he is on a well and with all
the development in the area, it is going dry. He asked who will protect his water
supply.
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Ernest Jugovic, 18 8 W oodview Avenue, stated that he had contacted some real
estate agents who felt that property values would decrease for the existing houses
if this application is allowed. He asked what amount of taxes will be collected
from the proposed development and noted that most vacant developable lands in
the area have already been clear cut of trees.
Bill 5eil, 1897 Woodview Avenue, stated that he gave a written submission and
felt his comments should have been included in this report. The lands to the north
of the subject lands have not yet received draft approval and therefore should not
be included in the density calculation. He gave a history of the applications
submitted on the subject lands and noted that 14 units were finally approved and
he was told that no further development would be allowed on this land. This
application is for 18 units which is double what was originally requested. He
asked why servicing is going on when this application has not yet been approved.
In a previous application, a tree preservation plan was required but every tree has
been cut down on this property. The compatibility of this application with the
whole neighbourhood must be taken into consideration and he feels that the
Planning Department has already recommended the approval of this application.
10. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Current Operations Division, responded that there is a
subdivision agreement pertaining to the subject lands that provides for a nine unit
subdivision and if the applicants wants to risk servicing for more lots, he may do
so.
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Grant Morris, representing the applicant, stated that when a previous application
on the subject lands was approved, it was on the understanding that the lands to
the north and east would be included and that is why the cul-de-sac was provided
for. It is for this reason that these additional lands were included in the density
calculation. He is aware of the problem with the water supply and the applicant
has met with the owner of lands to the west about this and Mr. Morris noted that
there are two houses on that land. Maxcon has recently purchased the subject
lands and has tried to market it with singles and semis and they have tried to work
with the owners of the lands to the north and the east but this has been slow. The
cost of servicing the subject lands is more costly than usual and the establishment
and construction of the large cul-de-sac is also very costly. The parking in the cul-
de-sac will only be additional parking to that provided off-street. The owner has
already incurred over $100,000 of costs due to unforeseen circumstances. All
corner lots in this development will have double car parking spaces. Mr. Morris
noted that high and medium density development can be compatible with low
density development. There is a mandate to make the most use of services which
brings a conflict of high density development with low density development.
Single detached dwellings make up 78% of the units in the area west of Altona
Road, north of the CSR line and south of the hydro right-of-way and therefore
townhouses on the subject lands are not significant given the overall development
in the area. There is a shift from large houses to smaller houses such as
townhouses and Maxcon has built many various houses in the area that are of high
quality. The architectural design statement required by the Planning Department
will ensure that the buildings are in character with the existing neighbourhood.
There is no data that proves that a townhouse development will devalue single
detached dwellings in the area. The Official Plan designates land uses over a large
area and therefore matters such as density calculation are based over a large area.
In researching the future planning of an area, people must remember that planning
is not static and things will change over the years due to many factors.
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(IV) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:30 p.m.
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Dated OGTo&Ete 2.-3, /fr'J- Clerk
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