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Monday, April 11, 2011
7:30 pm - Council"Chambers
Chair:. Councillor Rodrigues
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe.
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
E. Buntsma - Director, Community Services
T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development
B. Douglas - Fire Chief
D. Shields - City Clerk
M. Wouters - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
R. Pym - Principal Planner - Dev. Review
1. James - Planner II
A. Yearwood - Planner
L. Roberts -,Committee Coordinator
(1) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the Rules.of Procedure be suspended in order to change the order of business to
allow the Executive Reports to be dealt with prior to the Planning Reports.
Carried on 2/3
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(II) Part `A' Executive Committee Reports
1. Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 07-11
Records Management By-law Amendment
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
1. 'That Report CAO 07-11 of the Chief Administrative Officer be received;
2. That the Draft By-law to amend By-law 6835/08 Records Management for the
City of Pickering, included as Attachment #1 to this Report, be approved; and
3. That the City Clerk forward the approved by-law to the City's Auditors, Deloitte
and Touche LLP, for certification.
Carried
2. Director, Community Services Report CS 10-11
Municipal Bridge Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Restrictions
By-law to establish a load limit for certain bridges under the jurisdiction
of the City of Pickering
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
1. That Report CS 10-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the
establishment of safe load limits on municipal bridges be received; and
2. That the attached Draft By-law limiting the gross vehicle weight of any vehicle or
any class thereof, passing over certain bridges, under the jurisdiction of the
Corporation of the City of Pickering be enacted.
Carried
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3. Director, Community Services Report CS 16-11
Boyne Court - Sidewalk Removal & Driveway Restoration
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
1. That Report CS 16-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the
sidewalk removal and driveway restoration on Boyne Court be received;
2. That Council approve staff's recommendation to arrange for the removal of the
existing sidewalk and undertake driveway and boulevard restoration for the
residents on Boyne Court, subject to the condition that residents directly
benefitting from the alterations incur 100% of the costs;
3. That Council direct staff to respond to the residents indicating the results of the
Council's.decision; and
4. That the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering be given authority to give
effect thereto.
Carried
4. Director, Community Services Report CS 19-11
No Parking By-law, Rayleen Crescent
Amendment to By-law 6604/05
Pedestrian Access Relocation Rayleen Crescent
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
1. That Report CS 19-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding a
proposed amendment to the municipal traffic by-law 6604/05 and relocation of a
pedestrian access on Rayleen Crescent be received; and
2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of
highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering; and
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3. That relocation of the pedestrian access to Brock Road currently mid-block on
Rayleen Crescent to a location further north on Rayleen Crescent be approved
and staff be given the authority to undertake the necessary work.
Carried
(III) Part `B' - Information Reports
Marg Wouters, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design gave an outline of
the requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. She outlined the
notification process procedures and also noted that if a person or public body does
not make oral or written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed, that
person or public body are not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the
Ontario Municipal Board, and may not be entitled to be added as a party to the
hearing unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
1. Zoning By-law Amendment - A 18/08
2075729 Ontario Inc.
1640 Kingston Road
(Part Lot 20, Concession 1 and Lots 1 2 & 43, Plan 316) City of Pickering
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above noted application.
Isa James, Planner II gave an overview of zoning amendment application A 18/08.
She provided a summary of correspondence which was received after the creation of
the information report.
Lorelei Jones of Macaulay Shiomi Howson Planning Associates Inc. appeared on
behalf of the applicant in support of the application. She provided a summary of the
applicant's proposal and provided additional information with respect to the
application. She noted the area would be comprised of approximately 290,000
square feet. She noted the existing T Phat grocery store would not change, but
would have a 3 metre buffer along the property line. She outlined the studies which
had been undertaken and informed the Committee she would be available to answer
questions.
A question and answer period ensued with issues being discussed regarding litter,
delivery areas, timetables and the existing lease agreement with the Hydro lands.
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Rob Rollings, 1974 Guild Road appeared before the Committee with concerns
regarding parking. He stated this would be in the back part of his property and noted
that parking already exists to the west which is currently paved and questioned why
they would extend the parking to the north. He also questioned how the noise issues
could be considered as minimal.
Sherri Lee appeared on behalf of Helen Gibson-Lee and Sandra Scott, who reside at
1635 Jaywin Circle. She questioned what was permitted in the By-law with respect to
the hours of operation for construction. She also questioned whether a shadow study
had included Jaywin Circle and what type of retail business would be located,
specifically whether bars would be included. She also stated their concerns with
respect to the Go buses, noting the additional residential and retail space would only
add to the already busy flow of traffic during rush hours.
Rick Gallant, 1961 Guild Road appeared before the Committee with concerns relating
to the close proximity of the development to his driveway and the resulting traffic
issues.
Mr. Sanders, 1981 Guild Road appeared before the Committee requesting
clarification on whether the development would be apartment units or condominiums.
Lorelei Jones appeared before the Committee to address the residents' concerns
relating to parking, noise, shadowing and driveways with respect to the proposed
development.
A further question and answer period ensued with staff responding to questions
raised by the Committee with respect to underground parking, traffic separation, the
lease agreement with Hydro lands and the refacing of the existing T Phat grocery.
2. Zoning Amendment Application A 1/11
Pickering Golf Club Ltd.
2663 2665 Brock Road
Part of Lot 16, Appraisal Number Lot 7 Concession 3 City of Pickering
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above noted application.
Ashely Yearwood, Planner I gave an overview of zoning amendment application A
1/11.
Dan Walton, Groundskeeper for the Pickering Golf Club and the applicant for the
subject application , appeared before the Committee. He provided a brief history of
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the golf course, noting that they have been at this location for over 60 years providing
affordable golf to many residents, with a large number of their membership being
seniors. He also indicated they have hosted numerous charitable events over the
years and that the additional land use is required in order to have a 9 hole golf
course. He noted that the golf course would be closed for the 2011 season.
A question and answer period ensued.
No members of the public appeared in support or opposition to the application.
3. Zoning Amendment Application A 2/11
Rule Estate Inc.
1310 1312 Altona Road
(Part of Lot 33, Broken Front Concession Range 3) City of Pickering
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above noted application.
Ashely Yearwood Planner I gave an overview of zoning amendment application A
2/11.
James Ruehle, the applicant, 1312 Altona Road appeared before the Committee in
support of the application.
No members of the public appeared in support or opposition to the application.
(IV) Part "B" - Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, Planning & Development Report PD 09-11
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 35/05
Ansar Medical Services Inc.
2177 & 2185 Brock Road
Part of Lot 18, Concession 2 City of Pickering
Gerald Swinkin, of Blake, Cassels & Graydon, appeared on behalf of the applicant
in support of the application and informed the Committee he would be available to
answer any questions.
A question and answer period ensued.
Angelo Mattactiene, 57 Goddard Street, North York appeared before the Committee
indicating that his mother owns property in.close proximity to the proposed
development and noted his support of the application as the land is in limbo now.
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A question and answer period ensued and it was suggested to Mr. Mattactiene that
he could meet with staff to further discuss any additional concerns relating to the
application.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Report PD 09-11 of the Director, Planning & Development be received;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application, A 35/05, submitted by Ansar Medical
Services Inc. to permit a mixed use development on lands being Part of Lot 18,
Concession 2 be approved; and
3. Further, that the zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 35/11, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 09-11, be forwarded
to City Council-for enactment.
Carried
2. Director, Planning & Development Report PD 10-11
Zoning By-law Amendment - A 10/10
Gazarek Realty Holdings Ltd. on behalf of
St. Mary & St. John the Beloved Coptic Orthodox-Church
980 _ 984 Kingston Road
(Range 3 B.F.C. Part Lot 25, 26 Now RP 40R-1090 Part 14, 15, 17 and Part Road
Allowance between Range3 B.F.C. & Concession 1 Now RP 40R-11222 Part 3, 4
and Concession 1 Part Lot 25', 26), City of Pickering
Jerry Gazarek, the applicant appeared before the Committee in -support of the
application and noted he would be available to answer any questions.
Vern Bruce appeared before the Committee, noting he resides adjacent to the
property and has concerns with-parking. He noted that while he is not in opposition
to the concept of the church and daycare centre, he did question where the overflow
of traffic would go. He noted that with the existing medical building overflowing
parking issues currently exist. He stated there would be major problems as a result
of an additional 260 parking spots. He questioned whether this overflow of traffic,
would go onto Merriton Road, which is already a heavy traffic area.
A question and answer period ensued.
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Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
1. That Report PD 10-11 of the Director, Planning & Development be received;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/10, submitted by Gazarek
Realty Holdings Ltd. on behalf of St. Mary & St. John the Beloved Coptic
Orthodox Church, to permit a place of religious assembly, a day nursery and
limited commercial uses on lands being Part 1 40R-3466, Parts 2-5 40R-5805
and Part 1 40R-11779; be approved;
3. That the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 10/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 10-11, be forwarded
to City Council for enactment; and
4. Further, that Council authorize staff to commence the process of stopping up
and closing Part 8, Plan 40R-11222, as a.public highway for the purpose of
acquisition by the abutting landowner.
Carried
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P. Albanese
1448 Rougemount Drive
Part of Lot 16, Plan 228, City of Pickering
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Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
1. That Report PD 11-11 of the Director, Planning & Development be received;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/10 submitted by Pietro
Albanese to amend the zoning of the subject property to an "R4" - Fourth
Density Residential zone to permit the creation of two lots with minimum
frontage of 15.0 metres on lands being Part of Lot 16, Plan 228, City of
Pickering be approved; and
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3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 8/10,. as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 11-11, be forwarded to
City Council for enactment.
Carried
4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 12-11
Downtown Intensification Program
Proposed Work Plan to Confirm,and Implement a Council Vision for Downtown
Pickering
A brief question and answer period ensued with concerns regarding the placement of
an interchange and the need for public consultation.to take place in the early stages.
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
That Report PD 12-11 be deferred to September in order to have community
consultation.
Motion defeated
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report PD 12-11, of the Director, Planning & Development, outlining a
Downtown Intensification Program to confirm and implement a Council vision for
Downtown Pickering, be received for information;
2. That Council authorize staff to proceed with the Work Plan for the Downtown
.Intensification Program attached as Appendix II to Report PD 12-11, and
3. Further, that Council authorize staff to prepare terms of reference and issue
request for proposals for required studies; and report back to Council regarding
the hiring of consultants in accordance with the City's -purchasing policy.
Carried
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(VI) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:37 pm.
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