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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17/06/1992 STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES ,-,. A Statutory Public Information Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act was held by the Pickering Town Council on Wednesday, June 17, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Acting Mayor Maurice Brenner COUNCILLORS: E. Higdon E. Pi stritto K. Van Kempen ABSENT: Mayor Arthurs (ill) Councillor Johnson (municipal business) ~ Councillor Wellman (holidays) ALSO PRESENT: B. Taylor N. Carroll 1. Me 1 ymuk C. Rose L. Taylor J. Cole B. Avery - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Deputy Director of Planning - Manager, Policy Division - Manager, Current Operations Division - Planner - Planner (I) DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-91019 REZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 2/92 SUBMITTED BY BRAMAlEA LIMITED PART OF LOT 35, CONCESSION 1 '-" An explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report 13/92, was given by J. Cole, Planner. 2. John Whi tehead, representi ng Bramal ea Limi ted, stated that thi s pl an attempts to address all the environmental and planning issues that have been raised in the past. He gave a brief history of the planning of the subject lands and noted that part of the plan was approved by Counci 1 and part was refused and subsequentl y, Brama 1 ea appealed the refusal to the Ontario Municipal Board. Due to changing concerns, Bramalea has decided to totally revise the plan and are committed to working through the public process. 1 . 3. Mr. McCauley, representing Bramalea Limited, stated that Bramalea undertook a comprehensive review of the entire property because of concerns for the environment and to com~y with the low cost housing provisions. The Official Plan provides for low density development and noted that on the east side of Street A, they have houses of 60 foot frontages with deeper lots to preserve trees and provide a transition from the existing houses on Pinegrove Avenue. There are only two access points to this draft plan whereas the previous plans provided for four accesses. Their traffic consultant has indicated that this is feasible and will protect the environment. Approximately 30% of the subject lands will be open space and he noted that the open space area and storm water management area at the south end of the plan will address the noise attenuation required for the ra i 1 way. The mi x of lots from 60 foot frontages on Street A to 52 foot semi-detached lots complies with Provincial policies on affordable housing. "'- 2 An unidentified man expressed concern about increased traffic on Pinegrove Avenue as a result of this development. 5. An uni denti fi ed man expressed concern about addi ti ona 1 traffi c bei ng created by this development on Highway #2 and Highway #401. ..... 4. 6. Dieter Daues, 1842 Pinegrove Avenue, stated that the existing forest on the subject lands should be preserved. Bramalea Limited is the largest landowner in Pickering and is able to built elsewhere. 7. Konrad Wanner, 1812 Pinegrove Avenue, stated that the proposed development is too dense. He noted that there were 170 units originally planned for the subject lands in the 1970s and now there are 340 units planned. This development will cause much traffic on Pi negrove Avenue and therefore the resi dents shoul d be exempt from any upgrading needed to Pinegrove Avenue. Don Roden, 1816 Pinegrove Avenue, stated that the existing residential area west of Altona Road is an island around high density development. He felt the Town should look at the overall area and determine if this plan will fit in. This development will be a detriment to the exi sti ng properti es and the Town will regret the appearance in the long run. Issues such as density, tra ffi c and 1 ack of schools make this a poor proposal. 8. -- 9. Jill Smith, 1822 Pinegrove Avenue, stated that in the past, Bramalea Limited has been a good builder but she was concerned that the large lots on Street A will not be compatible with smaller houses to the west. 10. Crystal Garrick, 1851 Pinegrove Avenue, stated that the increased traffic on Pinegrove Avenue must be addressed and noted that there is not sufficient schools in the area for this development. 11. Mr. McCauley, representing Brama1ea Limited, stated that Pinegrove Avenue would be improved to an urban road and financed by development charges. The Town will work with the Region to bring services to Pinegrove Avenue to service the existing residents. He acknowledged that traffic in the area is poor and will be studied further. The public school board has no objection to this development and although the separate school board has lodged an objection, he noted that they will be getting a school site on Rosebank Road. '-' (II) REZONING APPLICATION A 10/90(R) PEMIAN AND STANKOVSKI PART OF LOTS 8-10, PLAN 489 NORTHEAST CORNER OF WALNUT LANE AND KINGSTON ROAD 1. An explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report 12/92, was given by Brendan Avery, Planner. 2. w Steven Pilen, representing the applicant, stated that he conducted a shadow study and as a resul t, he has stepped down the apartment at the north end of the subj ect 1 ands to reduce shadows. The townhouse development at the northeast corner of Dixi e Road and Ki ngston Road will have a greater height impact than his apartment proposal. The commercial floor space has been reduced from 25,000 square feet to 1 ess than 15,000 square feet and he has carri ed out a market study tha t shows a need for conven i ence s tore to serve the a rea. He is also in the process of preparing a traffic study. With respect to parki ng, one space per uni t shoul d be adequate and hi s cl i ent hopes to market the apartment units to seniors. ~ 3 3. Kingsley Welton, 1751 Storrington Street, representing the Walnut Land and Highway #2 Ratepayers Association, the South Glendale Ratepayers Associ ati on and the Li verpoo1 Road West Ratepayers Association, stated that this proposal has received the most reaction of any development in the area. An apartment building behind the existing houses is not appropriate and the proposed commercial space is too large. The residents have tried to work with the developer of this project but in the past two years, the developer has not communicated with the area residents. 4. Bruce Singleton, 1184 Kingston Road, stated that his house will be only about 40 feet from the proposed apartment. The properti es to the north will be affected by this development and his house will be shadowed by the apartment building. The proposed development will not fit in aesthetically with the area. Although he agrees that there is a need for assisted housing, it is not appropriate to put it on such expensive property as the subject lands. Wayne Lawrence, 1770 Storri ngton Street, stated that he moved to Pi ckeri ng to get away from apartments and he knows that there will be more than one car per unit. The proposed development has gotten larger over the years and he questioned if it comp1 ies with the Highway #2 Corridor Study. Traffic is already very heavy on Highway #2 and he asked if a tra ffi c study had been undertaken. He asked what types of offices and stores will be allowed in the commercial component. He noted that there are 81 parki ng spaces on the subject lands and asked if these include the residential component. There is no area for chi1 dren to p1 ay in and he asked who will rep1 ace the existing trees that are killed as a result of construction. 5. 'W' 6. Kathy Ireland, Walnut Lane, stated that she inquired with the Town as to the use of this property and was told that it was zoned for single detached dwellings. Traffic is poor on Walnut Lane at present and this proposal will only add to the problem. She was concerned that overflow parking will occur on Walnut Lane. The proposed buildings are too close to the existing houses and will invade their privacy. The two entrances off Walnut Lane to the proposed development is too much and she noted that the rear of the commercial building will be seen from Walnut Lane which is not aesthetically pleasing. She stated that a townhouse development such as that at the intersection of Dixie Road and Highway #2 would fit into the community. Judy Boson, Wa1 nut Lane, stated that she moved from Toronto because Glendale is a family oriented area and has quiet streets. Walnut Lane is a narrow road and traffic is already a worry and this proposal will only add to the problem. She felt that the Town should undertake a traffic study of the area and should investigate comparable developments. She asked if there is accommodation for people living in the proposed apartment who have two cars. The privacy of the existing residents will be affected by the four storey apartment building. She inquired into the aesthetics of the proposed development and stated that it will lower property standards. There is no market for more commercial development and felt that the townhouse development at Dixie Road and Highway #2 would be appropri ate for thi s property. She asked if the exi sti ng trees wi 11 be preserved. ....... 7. 8. w Paul Noonan, 1769 Storrington Street, asked if the type of development at Dixie Road and Highway #2 would fit on this property. He inquired about this property and was told it was zoned to permit single family houses only. The density is too high and traffic is a concern. He felt that this proposal will not fit in with the existing community and will create severe traffic problems at Walnut Lane and Highway #2. 4 ........ 9. Chuck Hay, 1801 Storri ngton Street, stated that there is already too much traffi c in the area. There is already empty conmerci a 1 space along Kingston Road and this project is not needed. The development will not fit in with the existing community. 10. Steve Foden, 1736 Wollaston Court, stated that he received i nformati on about a non-profit housi ng development on the subject lands and indicated his concern about the safety and security of the area. Non-profit housing attracts undesireable people who commit crimes in the surrounding area. He was told this land was zoned for single family houses and to approve this development now would not be fair to the residents. He asked if a study has been done to show the relationship between non-profit housing and crime. ........ 11 . Kathy Browni ng, Walnut Lane, stated that the proposals for the subject lands keeps getting bigger over the years. There is already insufficient parking and too much traffic on the area roads and there should be not access from the proposed development onto Walnut Lane. She noted that there is not enough space in the school s for the children who will live in this development. David Cook, 1583 Rawlings Drive, asked what will happen to the community over time and if this proposal will be a model for lands to the east. The proposed development will cause severe traffic problems and is out of context with the existing community. He felt that the market study could not show a need for more commercial development. Most people drive to pick up their groceries outside of the subdivision and there are not enough people in the Glendale area to support this conmercial development. He stated that the Town should support needy people where they already live. 12. ........ 15. 13. John Godwin, 1794 Storrington Street, asked what the Town has planned for the 1 ands between Walnut Lane and Gl enda 1 e Road. He was told this area would be developed as single family dwellings. 14. Luke Feetham, 1749 Walnut Lane, stated that he was told that the subject lands would be developed as single family dwellings. He was concerned about traffic and the safety of children. The existing trees, which are to be used as a buffer, are located within the existing properties and will not help him maintain his privacy. He stated that there is no need for any further conmercial development. Lee Morgan, Kingston Road, stated that the proposed development is in a registered subdivision that is meant for residential development. This proposal is piecemeal development and the Town needs ~ plan for the overall area. 16. Larry Bryant, 1232 Canborough Crescent, stated that the south side of Kingston Road has been poorly planned. The townhouse developments on Kingston Road at Charlotte Circle and Dixie Road are like bookends for development between them and apartments and a conmercial _development would not be appropriate or compatible with the area. If this development is approved, there will be more children attending the schools and a school crossing will be required. 17. Peter Scavuzzo, 1106 Culross Avenue, stated that he moved to Pickering because of the rural setting and an apartment is not compatible with such a setting. He was not asked for his opinion on this development. He stated that traffic is already bad in the area and asked where people living in the proposed apartments will park their cars. .- '-' 18. 5 Bruce Caton, 1795 Walnut Lane, asked what type of measures the developer will take for dust control and what type of pri vacy fence will be erected. Traffic is already bad in the area and people have to park on the road. He stated that he woul d 1 i ke to see a more suitable development. 19. A resident of 1801 Walnut Lane stated that he was concerned about traffic and the lack of space in the area schools. 20. Joseph Brown, 1113 Gl en Eden Court, stated that the proposed apartment building is too dense and will create much traffic and a traffic light will be required at the intersection of Walnut Lane and Ki ngston Road. 21. Bob Archell, 1760 Storrington Street, stated that he moved into the Gl enda 1 e subdi vi si on because of the beauty of the area but development on the south side of Highway #2 has been poor and this development is not appropriate. Traffic is so heavy in the area that he does not use the intersection of Walnut Lane and Kingston Road and stated that traffi c from the proposed development wi 11 worsen over the years as the children grow up. Brendan Avery, Pl anner, stated that he noted the concerns of the residents and indicated that many of the concerns have already been identified as issues. The lands on the north side of Kingston Road have been designated as a special design precinct and will be studied with resident input. He stated that this is a development application that must be processed and it does conform to the Official Plan. -- 22. 23. ~ Steve Pilen, representing the applicant, stated that the Durham Non-Profi t Housi ng Corporati on wi 11 target the proposed apartment building for seniors. An overall design plan will be conducted for the area and he will undertake a traffic study. With respect to children, a playground will be provided on the subject lands and the school board is only anti ci pati ng four students from the proposed apartments. The rear of the commercial building will not face onto Walnut Lane and sidewalks will be provided on the public roads. The commerci a 1 bui 1 di ngs wi 11 contain nei ghbourhood conveni ence stores. The zoning on the south side of Kingston Road is very restrictive but he noted that many stores are operating in contravention of the zoning by-law. The dust and dirt from construction will be controlled and a privacy fence will be erected along the north and east sides of the subject lands. He has toured various Durham Non-Profit Housing and found them to be good developments and indicated that the residents could go on a similar tour. He stated that a townhouse development was once proposed but it would not be economically viable. (III) ADJOURNMENT OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING '-'" The Meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m. IP Mayor .~ Dated // /' /~/"