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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 9, 2011 (Joint) Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 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 N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer B. Douglas - Fire Chief D. Shields - City Clerk M. Wouters - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design R. Pym - Principal Planner, Development Review M. Yeung - Planner L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (1) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (11) Part `A' 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 Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee PIO<EFING Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 1. Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/11 Motorsports Pickering on behalf of Khan Auctions Ltd. 2695-269 Brock Road (Part Lot 1 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. Ross Pym, Principal Planner, Development Review, provided an overview of zoning by-law amendment application A 4/11. Patrick Spears, 1847 Malden Crescent appeared before the Committee and questioned whether a donation from Pickering Men's Slow Pitch had been designated for a ball diamond at this location. Staff provided clarification later in the meeting that the donation was designated for another location. The applicant appeared before the Committee and stated that their current lease was expiring in June and that this would provide an opportunity to put to use the vacant building situated on this property and would also provide an opportunity to put people back to work. He stated this would be a temporary location. , A question and answer period ensued with respect to the operation of the business. 2. Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2011-01 Draft Plan of Condominium CP-2011-01 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/11 Emery Homes Glendale Ltd. 1880, 1876 & 1872 Liverpool Road and 1863, 1865, 1871, 1875, 1871 & 1881 Glendale Drive (Lots 19, 20, 21, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38, Plan 492), 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. Mila Yeung, Planner I, provided an overview of zoning by-law amendment application A 3/11. Bryce Jordan, consultant for Emergy Homes, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant. He stated that the lands are designated medium density and the limit of 55 units per net hectare ensures compatibility with future development. He also noted the need to achieve compatibility through architectural design. 2 Cis Joint Planning & Development and lls~, =a Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean John Beresford, architect for the project appeared before the Committee. Through the aid of a power point presentation, he stated the need to take streets and transform them to more liveable spaces, noting that the proposed townhouses will encourage liveability and safety. He stated there would be provision for 208 parking spaces, including both private and visitor parking. The townhouses would range in size from 1,700 to 2,000 square feet and some would be equipped with elevators. He also noted their compliance with sustainability guidelines. Doug Martin, 1857 Glendale Drive appeared before the Committee stating his concerns with the impact of increased traffic and noted that the 208 parking spots being proposed was unrealistic. He felt that 250 - 300 parking spots would be a more accurate estimate. He also noted his concerns with safety, stating that congestion was already at capacity . He noted concerns with the configuration as the development would be facing his backyard, reducing privacy as well as property values. He noted this development would not fit in with the community and would like to see a lower profile home, possibly semi detached. He indicated his willingness to work with staff and residents to find a solution to these issues. Jeremy Crawford, 1840 Glendale Drive, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the application, noting his concerns with traffic. He stated people currently park on the street creating safety concerns as well, making it dangerous for children to cross the street. He questioned where the greenspace would be in the proposed development. He also noted concerns with the height of the development being three storeys and felt it was not sustainable. He indicated this would also bring their property values down. Jackie Gentle, 1859 Malden Crescent, appeared before the Committee reiterating previous delegation concerns and noting her main issue was the traffic congestion, stating it would be unreasonable to consider increased traffic in the area. She noted this would impact the surrounding area as well, which would only increase the problem. Michael Lee, 1832 Bronte Square, appeared before the Committee noting concerns with traffic both during and post construction. He noted that the traffic would be diverted onto Bronte Square and questioned whether there would be traffic lights installed. D. Garland, 1310 Fieldlight Boulevard, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the application, noting the entire concept should be sent back. She stated the density is too high to fit in with the community, She stated that at least one storey should be taken off as she felt it would tower over the existing homes. She indicated 3 citq o~ Joint Planning & Development and PIO~E g Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean there is never enough visitor parking now and that owners would be using those spots as well. She also noted concerns with the freehold townhouses, as they would have no say in what is done. Shirley Vasey, 1841 Malden Crescent appeared before the Committee stating she felt the drawings shown were not aesthetically appropriate for the area stating that it should be matched up with the existing community. Patrick Spears, 1847 Malden Crescent appeared before the Committee and stated that most residents have 2 or 3 cars and get ticketed on the street now. He questioned how many vehicles the driveways would accommodate. He also questioned why there were survey stakes already in the ground if nothing had been approved yet. He asked where the 208 parking spots would be, stating it would be impossible to have this many. Donna Bell, 1879 Hansell Court appeared before the Committee, stating she was in agreement with all the issues noted already and stated that if nothing has been approved yet, the signs should come down. Lucille Dore, 1866 Glendale Drive, appeared before the Committee stating she has experienced atrocious traffic issues first hand, witnessing many close calls. She noted a huge increase in traffic after the opening of Tim Hortons. She indicated her concerns with safety and noise issues. She is not opposed to development, but within reason . The buildings are too high and she indicated that the resale value of their properties has already been affected. Becky Arseneau, 1945 Glendale Drive, appeared before the Committee and stated she had witnessed traffic chaos on her way over here this evening on her electric bike. She stated this development does not promote a sense of community. The proposal of three storeys is not aesthetically pleasing, she felt reducing it to two storeys would be an improvement. Brian Miller, 1855 Glendale Drive appeared before the Committee stating his concerns with safety and questioned what would be done with respect to snow removal. John Martin, 1862 Glendale Drive, appeared before Committee and noted he was also speaking on behalf of his mother Beverly Martin. He stated their concerns with traffic and the driveways. He questioned how they would get onto Highway 2. He also stated that three storeys would not fit in with the neighbourhood. 4 cis Joint Planning & Development and PIG~EPUNG W Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Amanda Lavocque, 1791 Bronte Square, appeared before the Committee, speaking on behalf of her neighbours Norma and Renee Guay as well. She noted they have numerous concerns, with the main issue being the increased traffic as a result of the development. She also noted concerns with the impact on the school system, noting that most of the new residents purchasing townhomes would have young families. She also stated the height and lot sizes do not fit with the existing neighbourhood. Michael O'Leary, 1907 Bowler Drive, appeared before the Committee and questioned what the developers were offering for parkland, garbage and snow removal . He stated the traffic issue was the number one priority and staff should sit down with the residents to address the issues. He was also in agreement that three storeys do not fit in with the neighbourhood and felt that the number of homes going in should be cut down. John Service, 1821 Bronte Square, appeared before the Committee, stating he is co- chair of the Vaughan Willard school board and noted that they would welcome more students to the school. He questioned the number of townhouse units, visitor parking and traffic issues. Angela Wurster, 1871 Malden Crescent, appeared before the Committee, stating she had moved there to raise her family but has concerns with the density, population and loss of mature trees. She also stated the space and size of the houses do not fit the neighbourhood. Bill Waugh, 1816 Bronte Square, appeared before the Committee questioning the cost of the townhouse units, whether they would be high or low end. He also noted his concerns with parking and indicated the visitor parking was too far away which would increase on street parking. Mike Farrugia, 1904 Glendale Drive, appeared before the Committee stating his concerns with the traffic issues in an already congested area. He questioned a roundabout or possible third road at the end of Liverpool. Norna Guay, 1793 Bronte Square appeared before the Committee with concerns regarding noise, trash, traffic and decreased property values. She stated there has been an increase in accidents since Tim Hortons opened, noting her concerns for the safety of children in the area due to the increase in traffic volumes. She also questioned the site lines for the bungalows on Glendale Drive. Warren Davis, 1828 Bronte Square, appeared before the Committee stating that higher densities create more problems. 5 Citq °o Joint Planning & Development and PICKE Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Fred Dykstra, 1899 Glendale Drive, appeared before the Committee stating his concerns with traffic as walking across Glendale Drive is dangerous now. He also noted his concerns with safety, height of the building, noise increase, loss of greenspace and questioned where the parking would be as well as playgrounds. Chris Gertzos, 1972 Glendale Drive, appeared before the Committee noting he had purchased his home due to the lot size and greenspace. He noted the lack of greenspace in this development and noted a decrease in property values due to this development. He felt that fewer homes of a better quality would allow for a better fit in the community, more trees and greenspace. Alice Rooney, 1900 Liverpool Road, appeared' before the Committee stating that the traffic is unbelievable and questioned where the children would play. She noted there were too many houses that looked like square boxes, which are not homes. Carmen Stefanescu, 1924 Glendale Drive, appeared before the Committee stating she was in agreement with all the concerns noted, stating the development is totally inappropriate. She questioned whether there would be any allowance for handicapped parking. A question and answer period ensued with Committee members posing various questions with staff providing clarification. Staff indicated they would be willing to meet with the residents to further discuss the issues raised regarding this development. The applicant appeared and provided clarification with respect to the possible extension of Liverpool, indicating that this would not be the case. The Committee recessed and reconvened at 9:40 pm. (III) Part`B' - Executive Committee Reports 1. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 12-11 Commodity Price Hedging Agreements Ontario Regulation 291/09, Municipal Act, 2001 Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 6 cis Joint Planning & Development and PIO<IEPUNG Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm -Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean That Report CST 12-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding Commodity Price Hedging be received for information. Carried 2. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 15-11 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act - Adjustment to Taxes Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report CST 15-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. Carried 3. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 16-11 Statement of the Treasurer Respecting 2010 Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees to Boards, Agencies and Other Bodies Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report CST 16-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding Statement of the Treasurer respecting Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees for the year 2010 be received. Carried 7 Citq o~ Joint Planning & Development and .g' Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 4. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 17-11 Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report CST 17-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding Formal Quotations - Quarterly Report for Information be received for information. Carried 5. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 18-11 Cash Position Report as at December 31, 2010 Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That report CST 18-11 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding Cash Position as at December 31, 2010 be received for information. Carried 6. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 19-11 Tender No. T-3-2011 -Supply and Delivery of Computer and Network Equipment Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report CST 19-11 regarding the supply and delivery of computer and network equipment as provided for in the approved 2011 Capital and Current Budgets be received; 2. That Tender No. T-3-2011 submitted by Venture Computers for Server Option Model 2 ($8,830), Server Memory ($2,456) and VMware Enterprise Server Software ($5,936) for a total cost of $17,222.00 plus HST be approved; 8 cis Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 3. That Tender No. T-3-2011 submitted by Ederick Associates Inc. for PC (Optional Model 2) ($41,841.80) and SAN Tape Backup ($16,065.89) for a total cost of $57,907.69 plus HST be approved; 4. That Tender No. T-3-2011 submitted by Acrodex Inc for Laptop and Docking Stations for a total cost of $18,661.56 (includes an additional Notebook and Docking Station and Toughbook and Port Replicator) plus HST be approved; 5. That Tender No. T-3-2011 submitted by Conpute for PC Workstations ($5,443.80), ViewSonic LED ($3,769.66) and Cisco Switches ($92,490.38 includes an additional switch) at a total cost of $101,703.84 plus HST be approved; 6. That the total gross project cost of $220,909.45 (HST included) and the total net project cost of $198,935.81 (after HST rebate) be approved; 7. That Council authorizes the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project from the approved Information Technology 2011 Capital and Current Budgets from property taxes; and, 8. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. Carried 7. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 20-11 Investment Portfolio Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2010 Ontario Regulation 292/09 under the Municipal Act, 2001 Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report CST 20-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding Investment Portfolio Activity for the Year Ended December 31, 2010 be received for information. Carried 9 Cis Joint Planning & Development and - Executive Committee PIOQEMG Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 8. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 21-11 2010 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund Recommendation Moved by Councillor. Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report CST 21-10 from the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer regarding the 2010 Building Permit Stabilization Reserve Fund be received for information. Carried 9. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CST 22-11 2011 Tax Rates for all Classes of Property and Final Tax Due Dates for All Realty Tax Classes Except for Commercial Industrial & Multi-Residential Realty Classes Councillor Rodrigues indicated he would not be supporting this report. A brief discussion took place with respect to the position of the City should this report not be approved. Recommendation Moved by Councillor' Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report CST 22-11 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received; 2. That the 2011 tax rates for the City of Pickering be approved as contained in Schedule A of the By-law attached hereto; 3. That the tax levy due dates for the Final Billing be June 29, 2011 and September 29, 2011 excluding the industrial, multi-residential and commercial realty tax classes; 4. That the attached By-law providing for the imposition of the tax rates approved under Recommendation 1 and 3 above, be read three times and approved; 10 cis °4 Joint Planning & Development and W= Executive Committee PIG<IE Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 5. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering due dates, in order to ensure the tax billing process is completed; 6. That the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes to the final tax rates to comply with Provincial regulations; and, 7. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. Carried 10. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 18-11 Tender No. T-4-2011 Asphalt Overlay for Sheppard Avenue, Toy Avenue, Sandy Beach Road and Luna Court Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report CS 18-11 of the Director, Community Services regarding the tender for Asphalt Overlay for Sheppard Avenue, Toy Avenue, Sandy Beach Road and Luna Court be received; 2. That Tender No.T-4-2011 submitted by Four Seasons Site Development Limited in the amount of $194,497.63 (HST included) and a net cost of $175,151.14 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 3. That the total gross project cost of $250,850 (HST included), including the tender amount and other associated costs, and the total net project cost of $225,898 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer to finance the project as follows: a) the sum of $89,318 be funded from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund, as provided for in the 2011 approved Roads Capital Budget for Toy Avenue and Luna Court; 11 Cis Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean b) the sum of $14,533 be funded from Move Ontario Reserve, as provided for in the 2011 Roads Capital Budget for Sandy Beach Road; c) the sum of $20,862 be funded from the Invest in Ontario grant for plantings and associated costs for Sheppard Avenue; d) the sum of $24,185 be funded from Property Taxes, as provided for in the 2011 Roads Capital Budget, which includes an additional $3,718 required for Sandy Beach Road; e) the sum of $77,000 as provided for in the 2011 Roads Capital Budget for Sheppard Avenue from Rosebank Road to Altona Road be financed by the issuance of debentures by the Regional Municipality of Durham over a period not to exceed five (5) years, at a rate to be determined; f) the annual repayment charges in the amount of approximately $18,000 be included in the annual Current Budget for the City of Pickering commencing in 2012, continuing thereafter until the loan is repaid and any financing cost to be paid out of the Current Budget; g) the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has updated the City's 2011 Annual Repayment Limit and certified that this loan and the repayment thereof falls within the City's Annual Repayment Limit for the debt and financial obligations, as established by the Province for municipalities in Ontario, and would not cause the City to exceed the updated Limit, and therefore , Ontario Municipal Board approval is not required prior to City Council's authorization; h) the Treasurer is authorized to take any actions necessary in order to effect the foregoing; 5. That the draft by-law attached to this report be enacted; and 6. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. Carried 11. Chief Administrative Officer's Report, CAO 08-11 Animal Licence Fee Discount - New Residents Recommendation 12 Cars q Joint Planning & Development and P a~ ICKEIUNG Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 9, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report CAO 08-11 requesting a one time licence fee discount for new residents be received. 2. That the request to provide a one time animal licence fee discount for new residents be approved and the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto. Carried (V) Other Business a) Councillor O'Connell Rave notice that she would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion at the May 16t Council meeting with respect to the installation of a communication tower on Whites Road. (VI) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm. 13