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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 23,2000 STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES A Statutory Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, March 23, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Councillor M. Holland, Chair ALSO PRESENT: L. Taylor -Manager, Current Operations Division S. Gaunt - Planner 2 D. Kearns - Committee Coordinator The Manager, Current Operations 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) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 5/00 W. AND N. NEILL PART OF LOT 24,PLAN 329,AND PARTS 2 TO 4, PLAN 40R-17588 (EAST SIDE OF WOODVIEW AVENUE,NORTH OF PINE GROVE AVENUE AND SOUTH OF SANDHURST CRESCENT) 1. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Current Operations Division,provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#07-00. 2. Christine Lazaridis, 1801 Spruce Hill Road, was present to answer any questions. (II) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/00 STEELE VALLEY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED PLAN M-998, PART BLOCKS A & B (NORTH-EAST CORNER OF KINGSTON AND LIVERPOOL ROADS) 1. Steve Gaunt, Planner 2,provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#06-00. 2. Alan Smoskowitz, Steele Valley Developments, outlined the proposal for the property. He advised that they do not have a tenant at this time for the proposed new building, therefore, the requirements are not yet specific. This structure will have the height of a two storey building but will have a one storey use. In an attempt to make the two buildings tie together, the entire front of the existing building be refaced. They are more than willing to work with staff and Council to ensure that the development is suitable. 3. Jerry Terpstra, 1360 Glenanna Road, stated their concern with increase traffic on Glenanna Road. He questioned if consideration had been given to addressing the possibility of loitering in the narrow laneway created from expanding the present building to the west. - 2 - 4. Rob Murray, resident, put forward the following questions: is a drive-through restaurant allowed under the C-9 use; what is the minimum/maximum square footage allowable for the new building; have the tenants been identified, if so, how many; has application been made for additional road signage; what is the timing; and is there any reason why this application would not be approved. 5. Joyce Herzog, representing L.W.C.A. stated the following concerns of the Association: a) placing a drive-through restaurant on a corner designated as a Gateway to Pickering; b) this plan is contrary to the urban design guidelines; c) the Durham Study states that four spaces should be allowed between the order and pick-up areas and a further twelve spaces in the line, this plan shows a total of twelve; d) concern with increased traffic, egress alternatives should be considered; e) the three large trees on this corner must be maintained; and f) suitable and enhancing landscaping is desired. 6. Alan Smoskowitz, Steele Valley Developments, addressed some of the concerns outlined by the residents. He stated that the present two entrances and exits appear to be sufficient and an increase in a further entrance has not been considered. Loitering in the walkway could be addressed by lighting, but the addition to the present building may not occur, therefore, further lighting may not be required. It is anticipated that the new building will have multiple tenants, possibly three or four. Timing of this application depends on approvals, would like to have constructed and occupied by the end of the year. The new building will have the height of a two storey structure but will be single level use. They will be working with staff to deal with Site Plan. 7. Steve Gaunt, Planner 2, advised that the concerns outlined, such as increased traffic, and loitering and lighting between the buildings will be addressed. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Current Operations Division advised that the plan is conceptual at this time. The look and placement of the building will be addressed by Site Plan. (III) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Dated Clerk