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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 11, 2011 (Joint) cis Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee PIC Meeting Minutes 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 Majority Joint Planning & Development and K Executive Committee I Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues (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 2 Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee PIC Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues 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 3 CLt~j Joint Planning & Development and °'=4R Executive Committee PICXE Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues 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. 4 city Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues 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 5 cL~i o Joint Planning & Development and 3°- Executive Committee I I - Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues 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. 6 Joint Planning & Development and ~ Lim,. - Executive Committee T _,R Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues 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. 7 city 0~ Joint Planning & Development and A Executive Committee I - Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues 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 i 3 Director Planning & Development, Report PD 11-11 li Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 8/10 P. Albanese 1448 Rougemount Drive Part of Lot 16, Plan 228, City of Pickering i 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 8 Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee PI Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2011 f 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues 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 9 cry Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee I Meeting Minutes Monday, April 11, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues (VI) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:37 pm. 1C