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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/1992 STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES w A Statutory Public Information Meeting was held by the Pickering Town Council on Monday, September 14, 1992 at 8:00 p.m. PRESENT: -... Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner E. Higdon R. Johnson E. Pistritto K. Van Kempen D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: ~ B. Taylor N. C. Marshall N. Carroll T. Melymuk C. Rose D. Kearns Town Clerk Town Manager Director of Planning Deputy Director of Planning Manager, Policy Division Administrative-Assistant (1) TOWN INITIATED OFFICIAL PIAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92-7/P PICKERING DISTRICT PIAN (HIGHBUSH COMMUNITY PIAN) FOR THE ALTONA FOREST AREA ~ 1. An explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Package to consider Amendment No. 79 was given by C. Rose, Manager, Policy Division. 2. John Whitehead, Bramalea Limited spoke in support of this application 3. Robert Stenton, 1948 Rosebank Road, recommended that this development be approved. He stated that he felt it would help the economy by creating jobs for numerous businesses within Pickering. "-" - 4. Don Given, P. O. Box 6, Whitevale, representing Landford, endorsed the staff recommendation concerning this development. He felt all studies which have been carried out on this proposal are valid. He stated that Landford are willing to accept a large part of their land in the forest area. 5. Jim McCafferty, Seperate School Trustee, supports the amendment application. He stated that the schools in Pickering are overcrowded and the school board is being pressured to build a new school. 6. Sid Cassel, 1897-1909 Altona Road, representing a number of property owners, stated that they are in favour of this development. He felt that the Planning Department had worked well with the developers. Unless this property is developed it will remain in private hands, being used by trail bikes, snow mobiles and other motorized vehicles. He urged Council to approve this amendment. -- ....... ~ -2- 7. John Sopta, 1818 Rosebank Road, spoke in favour of this proposal. He stated that he realizes the environmentalists are against this recommendation but that they do not live in Pickering and therefore do not understand the need for this development. He felt it was time to make a decision. - 8. Peter Landolt, representing a landowner on the southwest corner spoke in favour of this amendment. He stated that there should not be anymore delays and that Council should make a decision. "-" 9. Joan Donaghey, 1764 Rosebank Road spoke in favour of this amendment application. 10. Mr. Andechs linger 1762 Rosebank Road spoke in favour of this amendment application. 11. Frank Albani representing Julie Albani, 1803 Altona Road, spoke in favour of this amendment application. He stated that they are unable to live in their home due to the lack of services. They would like Council to make a decision in favour of this amendment. ....... 12. Mario Polsinelli, 1826 Rosebank Road asked Council to accept this proposal. 13. Ann Riekstins, 1944 Rosebank Road spoke in favour of this amendment application. She feels that it is time for Council to approve this development. (II) ADJOURNMENT OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING - The meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:45 p.m. Dated ~-7"" ~~ Mayor '-' // / 4.:- //. / ) ,// / /L-/~.~;;7 Clerk ~.::;l -'"------:/ . ///~' ///' ------"-"~- . -- ~