HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 24, 1999 STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES
A Statutory Public Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
Councillor D. Dickerson, Chair
ALSO PRESENT:
C. Rose -Manager, Policy Division
G. McKnight -Planner 2
D. Kearns - Committee Co-ordinator
The Manager, Policy Division, provided an overview of the requirements of the Planning
Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under
consideration thereat.
(I) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 99-004/P
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/99
THE PICKERING HARBOUR COMPANY LTD.
PART OF LOT 23, RANGE 3, B.F.C.
(WEST SIDE OF LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTH OF WHARF STREET)
AND
(II) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 23/99
G. & A. HILTS
PART OF LOT 22, RANGE 3, B.F.C.
(EAST SIDE OF LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTH OF WHARF STREET)
1. Geoff McKnight, Planner 2, provided an explanation of the Pickering Harbour Co.
application, as outlined in Information Report#18-99.
2. Don Given, Malone, Given, Parsons Ltd., representing both the Pickering Harbour
Co. and the Hilts, advised that the marina will be maintained, that environmental
requirements will be met and a waterfront walkway will be built. A transfer of
lands is being negotiated with the Town for the eastern spit and as these lands are
transferred they would like to have some idea of what is acceptable for the
remaining lands. They are very flexible and willing to work with the residents to
reach a consensus.
3. David Steele, Chair of PACT, stated their opposition to the application and
requested a detailed design study be undertaken of the area between West Shore
Boulevard and Sandy Beach Road.
4. Craig Bamford, 528 Marksbury Road, stated that the Waterfront 2001 Task Force
Report was received and accepted by Council. He commented on IDT Report 08-
98 which contained staffs comments to Council with respect to actions which
should be taken on recommendations contained in the Mayor's Task Force Report.
He outlined the priorities recommended by the Task Force to include: a) reversing
environmental damage to restore the long-term health of Frenchman's Bay; b)
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improving access to the waterfront, particularly in regards to improving access to
the water's edge; c) improving the channel entrance to Frenchman's Bay; d)
developing an economic and tourism strategy, focusing on a well designed
commercial node at the foot of Liverpool Road with a distinctive "promenade"
along the waterfront; e) establishing guidelines for the development of the
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waterfront, including the commercial node at the foot of Liverpool Road and f)
capturing the uniqueness of Pickering's waterfront and providing attractions that
produce the critical mass necessary to both serve the needs of Pickering's residents
and make Pickering a tourist destination. Planning staff should be encouraged to
proceed with a Liverpool Road detailed design study and implementation timetable
with full participation of all landowners and the public. He recommended that the
applicant request the town to delay further consideration of this application.
5. David Steele read the submission of Professor Eyles advising that the need for
regeneration of the area at the foot of Liverpool Road was highlighted in the
Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Waterfront. He outlined the Environmental
concerns to include: a) adequate provision for stormwater management; b) the
widening of the entrance to Frenchman's Bay in terms of impacts on the wetland in
the northern part of the Bay by increased water circulation; and c) the possible
presence of contaminated soil/groundwater within the former marina property.
Pickering Harbour Co. should be urged to integrate Phase II with Phase I and
ensure the provision of public facilities.
6. Torn Mohr, 842 Naroch Blvd., representing Pickering Historical Society, stated
that these applications defy the word and spirit of the public will, therefore, should
go through a rigorous planning process. The applicants had an opportunity to
challenge the Official Plan but chose not to: We have Council endorsement,
through the O.P. and the Mayor's Task Force, of a Detailed Review of this area.
The Harbour Company also endorsed the Waterfront 2001 project. A detailed
review must be conducted. He requested that Council decline any consideration of
these applications and presented two questions: 1) is a dollar value attached to the
east spit; and 2)what about contaminated dumping at the end of the east spit.
7. Terry White, Chair of Brock East Community Assoc., 1547 Marshcourt Dr. stated
the this application is a fundamental departure from the existing urban fabric and is
narrow focused in its design. The regeneration proposals for the bottom of
Liverpool Road are of major significance. The proposed zoning by-law
amendment application is contrary to the visions and objectives of the Official Plan
and Mayor's Task Force on the Pickering Waterfront. The Town should require
the completion of development guidelines prior to permitting this major
development. Issues such as public access, environmental impact, tourism
objectives, traffic impact, private ownership and public ownership of lands, street
design and compatibility of proposed developments massing and density with
surrounding urban fabric should be addressed.
8. David Steele, Chair of PACT, once again stated his opposition to these
applications and stressed the need for a detailed design study.
9. Paul Kelland, 921 Liverpool Road, representing PESCA, advised that a brochure
was distributed to area residents advising of these applications. He requested
deferral until a detailed design study was completed.
10. Councillor Mark Holland, 1220 Monica Cook Place, advised that the process and
vision cannot be compromised. He further stated that 40 townhouse units are
unacceptable in this area. Diverse use and high quality development in the Town is
essential.
11. Councillor Dave Ryan, 1028 Rouge Valley Dr., stated his endorsement of the
Waterfront 2001 Task Force Report at the time of publication and advised that he
will continue to endorse this document.
12. Jacklyn Smart, 829 Fairview Ave., commented on the Waterfront 2001 Task Force
Report which was initiated by Mayor Arthurs, finalized in June of 1997 and
accepted by Council in 1997 with no exceptions. She outlined aspects of the
report and recommended support of these initiatives. She requested that Mr.
Hough and Mr. &Mrs. Hilts withdraw their applications.
13. Paul Crawford, 867 Antonio St., stated his dislike for the townhouse component
of the application. He commented that Phase I is not appropriate development for
this area. He requested that development guidelines be completed prior to
development.
14. Hugh Wilson, 683 Pleasant St., stated that the eastern spit and remnants of the
western spit look like a war zone. He emphasized that the residents trust that
Council will do the right thing when considering this application.
15. Councillor Maurice Brenner, 4605 Westney Road, stated no opposition or support
for this application but commented on the Durham District School Board and
Durham Catholic District School Board comments regarding development
guidelines. He pointed out that the Durham District School Board made no
comment concerning the development guidelines but the Durham Catholic District
School Board supports the completion of development guidelines prior to
permitting major development.
16. Eileen Higdon, 852 Fairview Ave., questioned if the detailed design study has been
budgeted for 1999 and if there would be any problems if application was
postponed.
17. Joan Skelton, 717 Simpson Ave., stated her opposition to the application and
reiterated the previous comments.
18. Don Given, Malone, Given, Parsons Ltd., advised that the design study is expected
to be undertaken but in the absence of the study, they decided to submit their
application. They are willing to postpone moving ahead with the application until
the study is completed if done in a reasonable amount of time. He stated that a
meeting with Prof Eyles would be welcome and also that an environmental study
would be carried out.
19. Councillor Mark Holland, advised of and requested the residents to sign the sign-in
sheets in the Clerk's Department. He further advised that he introduced a Motion
at the August Council Meeting which will come forward in September concerning
undertaking a detailed design review of the area.
20. Councillor Doug Dickerson, advised that all issues identified this evening would be
reviewed by staff prior to the application coming before Council and that it is the
will of residents that the study be undertaken. He questioned if all comments made
were to apply to both applications. The response was affirmative.
21. Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy Division, asked if there was anyone present who
was waiting to speak specifically to the Hilts application as described in,
Information Report #19-99 who had not yet had an opportunity to provide
comments.
22. There were no further delegations.
(III) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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