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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 2, 2012 Citq _ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes PICKIE Monday, April 2, 2012 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 N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development P. Bigioni - City Solicitor • R. Pym - Principal Planner- Development Review D. Shields City Clerk A. Yearwood - Planner II (1) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. The Chief Administrative Officer informed Council that Report PD 10-12 regarding Emery Homes Glendale Ltd. was being withdrawn and brought forward at the May 7th, 2012 Planning & Development Committee meeting. (II) Part 'A' Information Reports Ross Pym, Principal Planner - Development Review gave an outline of the .requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. He 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 City co _ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes PIO<E Monday, April 2, 2012 7:30.pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues 1. Zoning Amendment Application A 14/11 BanCan Homes Inc. 1954 Valley Farm Road (Part of Lot 10, Plan 509, Part 3, 40R-2509), 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. Ashley Yearwood, Planner II provided an overview of zoning amendment application A 14/11. Sean Baradaran, Agent for the applicant appeared before the Committee in support of the application. Paul Brewer, 1535 Fieldlight Blvd. appeared before the Committee in opposition to the 5 street townhouse units being proposed for the site. He noted that he was not opposed to the site being developed considering the unsightly mess the property has been in for a long time. He noted that development of the property would be good • but, it should be a single residential home in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood. Mr. Brewer noted his concerns which included the height of the buildings, the setbacks proposed for the development, increased traffic and traffic congestion which would be created with the development fronting Fieldlight Blvd. instead of Valley Farm Rd. He also noted drainage issues on the lot and questioned what would be done to alleviate the problem. He stated that he also has concerns with the storage of garbage and recycling bins for the development and stated that. the size of the development assumed too much of the lot and questioned what the guidelines were for lot coverage. Mr. Brewer submitted a detailed letter noting all of his concerns to the City Clerk. Mike Tiernan, 1519 Fieldlight Blvd. appeared before the Committee in opposition to the 5 street townhouse units. He noted he was opposed to the size of the development and height and felt it did not suit the character of the neighbourhood. He also noted he felt the development was too close to the street and the driveway location would create traffic problems. Francine Tiernan, 1519 Fieldlight Blvd. appeared before the Committee in opposition to the development. She noted that she had a petition to submit to the City Clerk regarding neighbourhood opposition to the proposed 5 street townhouse units. She stated that the development did not fit the aesthetics of the neighbourhood and submitted pictures of the area for the Committee to review. Ms. Tiernan also noted • her concerns with the increase of traffic and traffic congestion and safety the development would cause. 2 Citq o¢~ Planning & Development I I ICI Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 2, 2012 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues Irene Brewer, 1535 Fieldlight Blvd. appeared before the Committee in opposition to the development. She noted that the site was one lot and should only have one home on it. She stated that recorded statistics would relate to 5 units creating approximately 20 more people, with possibly 20 bags of garbage every two weeks and possibly 10 more cars. She questioned where the garbage and recycling would be contained in between pickups. She noted her concerns with the units fronting onto Fieldlight Blvd. and stated that she felt the driveway would be situated too close to the corner and would cause unsafe conditions for traffic flow. She stated that the lot should stay developed as a single family lot. Arthur Gumbs, 1919 Poppy Lane appeared before the Committee in opposition to the development and supported all of the comments of the previous delegations. He noted that he felt the 5 unit townhouses were not compatable to the neighbourhood and stated it should stay as a single family home. Mr. Gumbs also noted that the property is an eyesore and has been this way for awhile. He stated that he felt this size of a development in this location would not be safe for traffic and pedestrian flow. . Yvonne Codrington, 1455 Fieldlight Blvd. appeared before the Committee in opposition to the 5 unit townhouses at the corner. She stated that traffic site lines would be blocked by the building and noted the'safety issues in this regard. She also stated that she felt a sidewalk should be installed on that corner. Brian Stoutz, 1537 Fieldlight Blvd. appeared before the'Committee in opposition to the development. He noted that he was representing his parents and stated that their concerns were consistent with the previous delegations. He also stated that they were concerned with the grading and drainage of the property, the height of the building and also noted traffic concerns. L. Wilson, 1485 Fieldlight, appeared before the Committee and noted her agreement with previous comments from delegations. She stated that she has lived in the area for a while and traffic has always been an issue and noted her concerns with increased traffic problems the proposed development would create. Kris Backus, 1950 Valley Farm Rd appeared before the Committee in opposition to the application. He stated that most of his concerns had been noted by previous delegations. He stated that he did not like the height of the building and noted that residents would be looking right into his backyard and pool. He stated that he supported development of the property but did not want it to be this big. • Gerald Stoutz, 1537 Fieldlight Blvd. appeared before the Committee and noted that he felt this development would invade his privacy and felt the building was too high and inappropriate. 3 Cary o¢~ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes PICYERENIG Monday, April 2, 2012 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues Marjorie Luesang, 1923 Valley Farm Rd. appeared before the Committee in opposition to the application. She noted that she supports previous comments made by delegations and stated no changes should be made to the by-law for the development of 5 townhouse units. Sean Baradaran, Agent for the applicant appeared to answer questions from the delegations. He noted that the property was zoned medium density and that the Province wants more people in neighbourhoods and that is why they are proposing 5 units. He also noted that they respect the neighbourhoods concerns and were willing to work with the neighbourhood. He stated that the building is only two storeys and also noted that they have been providing the City with many studies and noted that one issue being looked at was drainage on the property. (III) Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 08-12 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/11 Fonke Holdings Corporation • 1565 Greenmount Street (Block 76, Plan 40M-1512, Part 1, 40R-15611), City of Pickerinq Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report PD 08-12 of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/11 submitted by Fonke Holdings Inc. to permit residential uses on lands being Block 76, Plan 40M-1512, Part 1, 40R-15611, City of Pickering be approved; and 3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A16/11, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 08-12, be finalized and forwarded to City Council for enactment. Carried 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 09-12 Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01 (R2) Zoning Amendment Application A 15/11 Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 3, City of Pickering 4 Citq oo Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes PICKERENG Monday, April 2, 2012 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues Recommendation Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report PD 09-12, of the Director, Planning & Development be received; 2. That Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01(R2) submitted by Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited, to permit a red-line revision to a draft approved plan of subdivision on lands being Part Lots 17 & 18, Concession 3, as shown on the Applicant's Revised Plan Attachment #3 to Report PD 09-12, be endorsed; 3. That the proposed amendments to the conditions of draft plan of subdivision approval to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01(R2) as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 09-12 be endorsed; 4. That the Ontario Municipal Board be advised. of City Councils decision on the request for red-line revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01 (R2) and that the City Solicitor be authorized to attend any Ontario Municipal Board hearing on the requested red-line revision; 5. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/11, submitted by Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited to permit a commercial block for a variety of commercial uses, including office, retail, personal service and restaurant, and for residential use being various forms of townhouses be approved; and 6. Further, that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/11 submitted by Mattamy (Brock Road) Limited, to amend the zoning of the subject property to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-01(R2), as outlined in Appendix II to Report PD 09-12 be endorsed and the by-law be finalized and forward to Council for enactment following the Ontario Municipal Board approval of the revisions to the draft plan of subdivision. Carried (IV) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm. 5