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Site Plan Committee (SPC) Meeting
July 28, 2010
PICKERING 4:45 pm
Tower Meeting Room
Attendees: Councillor Dickerson
Neil Carroll, Director, Planning & Development
Tyler Barnett, Senior Planner - Site Planning
Isabelle Janton, Planner II - Site Planning
Absent: Councillor O'Connell
Councillor Pickles
Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status
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a ro riate
1. V 10-924
Canadian Tire
1735 Pickering Parkway
Attendee(s): Jeff Gray, Canadian Tire
• Isabelle provided an overview of this application which
proposes to replace letter board on existing pylon sign
with a new red coloured LED reader sign
• Jeff indicated the sign is identical to the signs at the
North Whitby and Bowmanville locations
• Jeff added the sign is very low in its intensity
• Councillor Dickerson questioned why it is needed. Jeff
indicated that the current arrangement requires
employees to climb a ladder to change the letters which
have been prone to blowing off and it is difficult to
change in inclement weather
• the members of the Committee are supportive of the
proposal
2: S03/90
Apostolic Pentecostal Church
1920 Notion Road
Attendee(s): Charles Sutherland, Applicant
David Tjan, Architect
• Isabelle provided an outline of the application which
proposes to construct a new place of worship
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Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status
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appropriate)
• Neil provided background of City issue respecting the
conveyance of the north block (Block 218, 40M-1499)
which is to be used to provide pedestrian access to and
through the church property. Under the terms of the
registered subdivision agreement the City has the right to
expect conveyance of this block and another for access
purposes.. Staff have met with the current landowners
and their representatives on this issue to clearly indicate
.the City is intending to exercise our option of the north
block only. Neil indicated we are continuing to pursue
this land
• Councillor Dickerson questioned the applicant's on their
proposed start date for construction
• Charles indicated that fund raising for the project is
continuing and they do not anticipate being open until
2012
• Charles indicated they are most interested in obtaining
site plan approval so they can show the congregation an
approved project to assist in the fund raising and to
obtain a fill permit from the TRCA. The soils on-site
need extensive work to remove and replace unsuitable
material
• Councillor Dickerson reviewed the sustainable elements "
of the project, was impressed with the efforts being made
and suggested that they contemplate pursuing LEED
certification of the project as this project is very close if
not already at a level to achieve certification
• Councillor Dickerson asked if the site was to have an
irrigation system for the landscape areas. David
confirmed that no system is planned for this development
as the proposed plant materials are to be drought
tolerant and therefore no watering will be required
• Councillor Dickerson questioned how the sodded
overflow parking areas are constructed as he is
concerned that they will be destroyed by parked
vehicles. Isabelle indicated that staff have
recommended the use of a grasspave system that will
support motor vehicles and allows the grass to thrive.
The applicant's have agreed to look into this product or
something similar
• Councillor Dickerson recommended that the applicants
look into providing solar panels on the roof of the church
as a means of revenue, given the floor area available for
this purpose. Charles indicated he would follow up with
Councillor Dickerson on this matter
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Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status
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• David advised the committee that the lighting plan is
being revised based on suggestions from staff that the
proposed "1313" lights along the west property line of site,
behind the church, were proposed too high. The heights
are being dropped to 15 feet with house side shields to
be installed to ensure glare is contained on-site
• the committee endorsed the application
Meeting Adjourned: 6:15 pm
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