HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 6, 2012 Cary Planning & Development
'al Committee Meeting Minutes
1 Monday, February 6, 2012
7:36 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
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development
P. Bigioni - City Solicitor
M. Wouters - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
D. Shields - City Clerk
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator
(I) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) Delegations
Tammy Flores appeared before the Committee, representing the group "Stop the 407
ETR's Abuse of Power". She explained the group's main concerns are with the
billing practices, lack of administrative processes, lack of complaint processes and
lack of any type of follow up. She explained the process of invoice suppression,
whereby through their lack of due diligence in contacting people with respect to
amounts owing, invoices continue to accrue interest at approximately 27%. Large
bills are being sent out months, sometimes even years after the initial bill and when
people can't pay them they go to plate denial. She noted that many members of their
group cannot legally licence their vehicles because their invoices have gone to plate
denial because of this process.
She explained the lack of transparency, stating the Ministry of Transportation does
not require the 407 ETR to provide any proof of lawful charges. She stated that the
charges being imposed are not always legally owed by the person, as they were
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caused by a lack of the 407 ETR's administration of the operations of this public
highway. She also noted the process for getting solutions is very cumbersome.
Ms. Flores noted this issue needs to be addressed now, before the expansion of the
407 to the east which will only compound the issue. She indicated they have
attended meetings at the 407 ETR's offices in Woodbridge, and also noted they are
gaining support through MPP's and requested Council support.
A question and answer period ensued. It was suggested that Ms. Flores contact the
City Clerk in order to provide the City with additional information on what the group
was looking for in a support letter and that correspondence be brought back to
Council for direction.
(III) Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 03-12
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/11
Jodee Truck Leasing Ltd.
2580 Brock Road
(Part Lot 10, Plan 585), City of Pickering
A question and answer period ensued regarding a letter submitted by the Duffin
Heights Landowners Group and the agreement in place regarding financial and other
obligations to share in all applicable costs. The Director, Planning & Development
noted that these issues would be addressed through an (H) Holding provision in the
proposed zoning by-law.
Vishnu Sookar, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the owners, stating they
are aware of the landowners agreement.
The Director, Planning & Development stated that an additional recommendation
could be added to confirm the commitment for satisfying the Trustee financially.
Clarification respecting an additional recommendation will be provided prior to the
February 21St Council meeting.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Pickles
seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/11, submitted by Jodee Truck
Leasing Ltd., to permit a four to six storey commercial building on lands being
Part Lot 10, Plan 585 be approved; and
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2. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 11/11, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 03-12, be finalized
and forwarded to City Council for enactment.
Carried
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 04-12
Zoning By-law Amendment - A 18/08
2075729 Ontario Ltd.
1640 Kingston Road
(Part Lot 20, Concession 1 and Lots 1, 2 & 43, Plan 316), City of Pickering
Robert Rollings, 1974 Guild Road, appeared before the Committee stating his
concerns with the parking issues. He noted that he was in opposition to the parking
lot to the north of the site and questioned why the area further to the west which is
already paved and available is not being considered. He also indicated there had
been no resolution to previous concerns regarding the buffer zone.
Ivan Sanders, 1981 Guild Road, appeared before the Committee requesting
clarification on whether the development would consist of condominiums or
apartments, stating his preference would be condominiums. He also noted his
concerns with the unsightly existing grocery store, and the issue of heavy trucks and
dust which would only increase with the construction of this development.
A question and answer period ensued with respect to what the units would consist of,
plans for the grocery store and road conditions.
Gord MacMillan, 1966 Guild Road, appeared before the Committee, expressing
opposition to the development, stating he would be surrounded by construction, as
he lives right beside the proposed development. He also expressed his opposition to
the placement of the parking lot, indicating that with the resulting increase in dust and
noise it would potentially cause him to sell his home and move out of the area. He
also noted concerns with the existing grocery store, stating it was not structurally
sound, creating safety issues and noted the lack of property maintenance on the
existing site.
A question and answer period ensued with respect to parking issues, noise and
privacy issues.
Lorelei Jones, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Planning Associates Inc., appeared on
behalf of the owner and responded to concerns raised by residents. She stated that
the parking lot to the west was owned by Hydro One and that the parking lot
proposed to the north was to provide as many parking spaces on the owner's
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property as possible. She noted development matters such as setbacks would be
more thoroughly addressed through the site plan review process. She stated they
would comply with the City of Pickering by-laws in respect to issues surrounding
noise and dust control.
Discussion ensued with respect to the additional parking spaces being considered on
Hydro One lands. Concerns were raised with the parking being proposed for the
northern section with respect to safety issues due to the seclusion of the area. It was
questioned why all parking could not be considered underground as opposed to
surface parking. Questions also arose with regards to the timeframes for
construction, further details on the buffer zones, and the nature of improvements to
the existing building.
It was recommended that further discussions be conducted with Hydro One.with
respect to further expansion and also to determine their responsibility regarding
property maintenance. Staff were also requested to pursue the possibility of having
all parking underground, and to work with the applicant to resolve these issues prior
to the next Council meeting.
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Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/08 be approved to permit mixed
use residential and commercial development on lands being Part Lot 20,
Concession 1 and Lots 1, 2 & 43, Plan 316; and
2. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 18/08, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 04-12, be finalized
and forwarded to City Council for enactment, once a licence agreement with
Hydro One respecting existing parking and access, has been submitted to the
satisfaction of the City.
Carried
(IV) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 pm.
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