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1 ON /ANI1K Tuesday., September 3, 2013
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
D. Dickerson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
P. Rodrigues
Absent:
J. O'Connell - illness
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
T. Melymuk - Director, City Development
D. Shields - City Clerk
C. Rose - Chief Planner
N. Surti - Manager, Development Review& Urban Design
D. Wylie - Senior Planner, Policy
(I) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
Councillor Ashe requested that the rules of procedure be suspended in order to
change the order of items on the agenda.
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Rodrigues
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to change the order of business
by bringing forward Report PLN 18-13 to be heard as the first item.
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Carried on a 2/3
Majority Vote
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(II) Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, City Development, Report PLN 18-13
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/13
J. Micklewright
Part of Lot 43, Plan 350, Part 1, Plan 40R-18460
(535 Rougemount Drive)
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/13, submitted by J. Micklewright, to
amend the zoning of the subject property to an "R4" — Fourth Density Residential
Zone in order to facilitate the creation of two lots with minimum lot frontages of 15.0
metres on lands being Part of Lot 43, Plan 350, Part 1, Plan 40R-18460 be
approved, and that the draft zoning by-law, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN
18-13 be forwarded to City Council for enactment.
Carried
2. Director, City Development, Report PLN 15-13
Conservation Policies
The Draft"Living City Policies", Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
"Watershed Management Futures for Ontario", Conservation Ontario Whitepaper"
A question and answer period ensued.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor McLean
1. That Report PLN 15-13 of the Director, City Development regarding the draft
"Living City Policies" of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the
"Watershed Management Futures for Ontario", a Whitepaper by Conservation
Ontario, be received;
2. That City Staff comments on the draft "Living City Policies" of Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority, as set out in Appendix Ito Report PLN 15-13,
be endorsed, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to
reflect the comments in the final "Living City Policies" and that TRCA be
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requested to respond in writing to the City of Pickering with respect to these
matters;
3. That Pickering Council advise Conservation Ontario and the Ministers of
Natural Resources, Environment, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Infrastructure,
and Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, that the City of Pickering does not
support:
a) transfer of ownership of flood control infrastructure to municipalities from
Conservation Authorities; and
b) delegation of the authority for policy interpretation for natural heritage
protections under the Planning Act to Conservation Authorities from
municipalities;
4. That Pickering Council request that area municipalities be invited to participate
in the discussions about a new funding formula for Conservation Authorities
that may have direct impacts on municipal interests; and
5. Further, that copies of Report Number PLN 15-13 be forwarded to the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority, the Region of Durham, other Durham
Region local municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, -
Conservation Ontario and the Ministers of Natural Resources, Environment,
Municipal Affairs and Housing, Infrastructure, and Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs.
Carried
3. Director, City Development, Report PLN 17-13
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 12-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/12
Pine Ridge Tower Limited (formerly Cambridge Centre Village Inc.)
Part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Registered Plan 456
(1473, 1475 & 1485 Whites Road)
Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue East, Pickering, appeared before the
Committee, in opposition to the development. She noted she had obtained reports
and attended the open houses. She expressed numerous concerns with respect to
the shadow and noise studies, grading issuesind lack of sidewalks. She stated the
development should be no more than eight stories in height with an eight foot high
solid fence for privacy and noise reduction. She also noted concerns with grading,
stating her backyard now looks directly at or under the cars parking at Tim Hortons.
She also questioned whether visitor's parking spots would be impacted during the
winter months and what percentage of accessible parking spots would be available.
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A question and answer period ensued.
Al Allendorf, Senior Planner, Pine Ridge Tower, appeared before the Committee in
support of the application. He stated that open houses had been held, giving the
residents ample opportunity to provide input. He also noted that contact information
was provided at the open house. He stated that as a result of these public meetings,
a number of changes had been made throughout this process, including the
reduction of the number of stories from 16 to 12. He noted that the balance of
concerns raised could be addressed through site plan process review.
A question and answer period ensued with questions raised including the inclusion of
rental units geared to income and how snow clearing would affect the number of
parking spaces. Discussion also took place with respect to window air conditioning
units.
Gus Besios, Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application. He stated concerns with the additional densities which
would impact traffic as well as school capacities. He noted the numbers given by the
School Boards seemed low, and questioned where the additional children would
attend school. He also questioned how the additional influx of residents would be
handled by the existing infrastructure. He also expressed concerns with respect to
the level of rental fees, noise as well as the effect on property values in the area.
Further discussion ensued with respect to the percentage of accessible units as well
as the HVAC systems. Staff were requested to look into any policies that may be in
place with respect to requirements for having a dedicated percentage of units be
accessible, and also requested responses to the concerns noted prior to the Council
meeting.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 12-001/P, submitted by Pine
Ridge Tower Limited (formerly Cambridge Centre Village Inc.), on lands being
Part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Registered Plan 456, to allow a maximum site density of
228 units per net hectare in order to facilitate the development of a 12 storey,
227 unit apartment building, be approved, as outlined in Appendix I to Report
Number PLN 17-13, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward the draft
by-law to adopt Amendment No. 25 to the Pickering Official Plan to Council for
enactment;
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2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/12, submitted by Pine Ridge
Tower Limited (formerly Cambridge Centre Village Inc.) on lands being Part of
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Registered Plan 456, to permit the development of a 12 storey,
227 unit apartment building, be endorsed as outlined in Appendix II to Report
Number PLN 17-13, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward the
implementing Zoning By-law Amendment to Council for enactment; and
3. Further, that an amendment to the Northeast Quadrant Development
Guidelines, as generally set out in Section 3.5 of Report Number PLN 17-13 be
endorsed, and brought forward for Council approval with the implementing
Zoning By-law.
Carried
4. Director, City Development, Report PLN 19-13
Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installation
Wind Mobile
270 Highway 7
Installation #56
Discussion ensued with questions raised regarding the notification process and
whether advertising was an effective way to inform the residents. It was also
questioned whether the tower could be powder coated white.
David Hahn, Municipal Affairs Consultant, Tunis Sites Inc. appeared before the •
Committee to respond to questions and concerns raised by Members. He noted they
had not received any responses from residents with respect to this installation and
also stated they had received clearance from Transport Canada.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Dickerson •
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Wind Mobile be advised that City Council does not object to the proposed
60.0 metre high telecommunication tower installation located at 270 Highway 7,
based on the design and other details submitted with this request.
Carried on a Recorded
Vote as Follows:
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Yes • No
Councillor Ashe Councillor Rodrigues
Councillor Dickerson
Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
(IV) Other Business
1. Councillor Rodrigues gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of
Motion at the September 16th meeting of Council with respect to the criteria for snow
clearing for residents.
Moved by Councillor Rodrigues
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the rules of procedure be waived in order to introduce a Notice of Motion with
respect to a one time grant for the Claremont and District Community Association.
Carried Unanimously
On a Recorded Vote
Grant for the Claremont and District Community Association for
Claremont's 175th Anniversary Heritage Festival
WHEREAS the Hamlet of Claremont is seeking to improve the quality of life and
vibrancy of the community, and to outreach inclusively to all other communities and
residents of Pickering;
WHEREAS there has been a tremendous amount of planning and costs involved in
this city wide event;
WHEREAS the community association has not received any kind of annual funding
from the City of Pickering;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pickering provides a one-time
grant of$1,000.00 to offset some of the numerous expenses being incurred.
Carried Unanimously
On a Recorded Vote
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2. Councillor McLean requested staff look into trucks backing up on Sandy Beach
Road, which is creating concerns among the residents on Streamside and
Willowside. He noted this has been an ongoing concern and requested that staff
look into ways that would assist the juice company while protecting the residents.
3. Councillor McLean requested staff look into the Veridian boxes in the Glendale area.
He noted they are in need of revitalization to improve the appearance of them in the
neighbourhood.
4. Councillor McLean noted that he would be bringing forth a Notice of Motion with
respect to the lack of traffic enforcement on Maple Ridge Drive and the need for stop
signs and other traffic calming measures.
5. Councillor McLean noted that he would be bringing forth a Notice of Motion in
September with respect to the appointment of Councillor Dickerson as Deputy Mayor
and his appointment to Veridian.
(V) Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
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