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Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 6,_2011
7:30 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor O'Connell
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Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
O'Connell
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Absent:
B. McLean
Also Present:
T. Prevedel Chief Administrative Officer
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development
T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability
P. Bigioni - City Solicitor
D. Shields - City Clerk
C. Rose - Manager, Policy
M. Wouters - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
G. McGregor- Principal Planner - Policy
A. Yearwood - Planner
M. Yeung Planner
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator
(1) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) 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
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Monday, June 6, 2011
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Chair: Councillor O'Connell
party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable
grounds to do so.
1. Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 11-001/P
Proposed Neighbourhood Plan for Seaton Neighbourhoods.
17,20&21
Ontario Realty Corporation
Lots 19, 20 and 21, Concession 3
Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Concession 4
Lots 17-34 Concession 5 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.
Grant McGregor, Principal Planner - Policy, provided an overview of OPA 11-
001/P, the proposed neighbourhood Plan for Seaton Neighbourhoods, outlining
Neighbourhoods 17, 20 and 21 through the aid of a power point presentation.
John VanNostrand of Planning Alliance, a representative for the property
owners, provided a more detailed overview of the proposed plans through the aid
of a power point presentation. He provided details on construction timelines,
densities, building types; residential, commercial, retail and employment lands.
A question and answer period ensued with clarification being provided on the
proposed schools with the possibility of clustering the schools to encourage
shared facilities.
Councillor O'Connell suggested Mr. VanNostrand provide Council with the maps
outlining the details of the future.timelines and projected numbers for residents
and jobs in the development.
No members of the public appeared in support or opposition to the application.
2. Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/11
The Estate of Paul Pickard
1861 Woodview Avenue
(Part Lot 12, Plan 282) City of Pickering
Mila Yeung, Planner I provided an overview of zoning by-law amendment
application A 5/11.
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Monday, June 6, 2011
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Grant Morris, consultant on behalf of the applicant appeared before the
Committee in support of the application. He provided clarification with respect to
the reasons for seeking approval through land severance to allow for the creation
of nine lots. He noted that services are already located on these lots and
explained the types of homes to be built on the site.
Tony Accardi, 1857 Woodview Avenue appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application. He felt there was no need to change the existing
zoning by-law, stating there is ample space to build comparable homes on the
street without the need for a 1.2 metre setback. He noted he enjoys the five foot
setbacks and when he purchased his home he liked the character of the street.
He noted that side yard widths of 1.2 metres would not blend in with the
neighbourhood. He stated he had compiled a petition with 14 names from the
immediate.area and had submitted this to the Planner. He asked the Committee
to stay within the existing by-law and reject the application
Carolyne Pascoe, 1862 Woodview Avenue, appeared before the Committee and
noted that there were a lot of mature trees on the property and stated that she
enjoys the large trees and did not want to see them gone. She asked that the
character of the street be retained and to keep as many trees as possible.
Gaetano Accardi, 1855 Woodview Avenue appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the 1.2 metre setback being requested. He stated that 4,000 to
6,000 square foot homes could easily be built with the current 1.5 metre
setbacks.
Ernest Jugovic, 1858 Woodview Avenue appeared before the Committee and
noted that he did not oppose the new homes but did not support a 1.2 metre
setback. He stated that he would prefer to see the width kept at 1.5 metres and
also noted that he would like to see the trees kept.
Grant Morris appeared before the Committee to address the resident's concerns
and noted the difference in setbacks being requested only amounts to a matter
of inches.
3. Zoning By-law Amendment A 6/11
Grand Communities (Pickering) Corporation
356 & 364 Kingston Road
(Part of Lots 3 and 4 Plan 228, Part of Part 1, Plan 40R-8966), City of Pickering
Ashely Yearwood, Planner I provided an overview of zoning by-law amendment
application A 6/11 and noted there had been one resident concern received to
date.
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Wes Surdyka a representative for the applicant, appeared before the Committee
and outlined the application. He stated the proposed development fits in with the
character of the neighbourhood. He noted that they have had extensive co-
ordination with the Planning Department and stated he would be available to
answer any questions.
A question and answer period ensued. The applicant was questioned with
respect to noise attenuation, parking space allotment, types of retail uses and.
tree preservation.
Enzo Girardi, 1021 Dalewood Drive, appeared before the Committee and noted
his concerns with respect to the commercial uses, the number of parking spaces,
the fencing at the rear of the property, noise attenutation, lighting and traffic
concerns. Mr. Girardi requested clarification on the definitions of the different
commercial uses on the property and questioned how many of the units would
be two storeys. He requested that the Committee reconsider the number of
parking spaces and suggested a working group be established between the
developer and the area residents to discuss the development.
Tony Salvatore, 1006 Dalewood Drive, appeared before the Committee and
noted his concerns with the trees along the rear of the property. He stated that
some of those trees should be looked at and felt that in the event of a storm
there could be a potentially dangerous situation.
Gareth Morgan, 1002 Dalewood Drive, appeared before the Committee and
noted his concerns with the mature trees.being taken down. He also indicated
concerns with the three storey height of the building and felt this would result in a
lack of privacy in his backyard. He also felt that the development could affect
property values. Additional concerns noted were in regards to noise, lighting and
parking issues. He stated that he felt the development would change the quiet
character of the neighbourhood. He also noted two malls already exist in the
area, and questioned why additional retail uses were being considered.
A question and answer period ensued.
The applicant appeared before Committee to provide clarification with respect to
the residents' concerns.
Councillor O'Connell requested the applicant look at the site with respect to the
issue of the dangerous trees to ensure safety.
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Staff were also requested to look into concerns with the traffic issues at Kingston
Road and Rougemount and were encouraged to establish a working group.
The applicant was requested to provide additional details with respect to the
potential commercial uses prior to the next meeting and to look at all options
available for parking, as the parking spaces would be dependent upon the
potential commercial uses.
(III) Part `B' Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 16-11
Request for Council's Permission to Develop through Land Severance
The Estate of Paul Pickard
1$61 Woodview Avenue
Part of Lot 12, Plan 282) City of Pickering
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the request by The Estate of Paul Pickard to permit the division of the
subject lands being Partof Lot 12, Plan 282 (municipally known as
1861 Woodview Avenue) through land severance rather than by draft plan of
subdivision, be approved.
Carried
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 17-11
Request for Council's Permission to Develop through Land Severance
Almont Homes Inc.
1790 Rosebank Road
(Part Lot 31, Concession 1), City of Pickering
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the request made by Almont Homes Inc., to permit the division of the subject
lands being Part Lot 31, Concession 1 (municipally known as 1790 Rosebank
Road) through land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be
approved.
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Carried
3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 18-11
Zoning Amendment Application A 11/10
Starbank Developments 1786 Corp. on behalf of Golden Prospect
Enterprises Ltd.
1786 and 1790 Liverpool Road
(Part of Lot 23, Concession 1 Part 1 40R-15786), City of Pickering
Michael Goldberg appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant in
support of the application. He noted they had met with staff and the Site Plan
Committee and indicated resulting revisions have been included in the proposed
development application. He noted that the zoning appeal by Starbank was
withdrawn in May and expressed his appreciation to the Site Plan Committee
and staff for their efforts in bringing this forward.
A question and answer period ensued.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10 submitted by Starbank
Development 1786 Corp., on lands being Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, Part
1, 40R-15786, City of Pickering to amend the zoning by-law to permit a
financial institution use with an associated drive-through facility, be
endorsed;
2. That the City Solicitor be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board
hearing to support Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10 as
endorsed by Council; and
3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 11/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 18-
11 be finalized and forwarded to City Council for enactment, should the
appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board be withdrawn.
Carried
(V) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm.
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