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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 11, 2015 City o! Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes NCOMON1ZE Monday, May 11 , 2015 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe I. Cumming R. Johnson B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles Also Present: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor T. Melymuk - Director, City Development C. Rose - Chief Planner D. Shields - City Clerk J. Brooks - Manager, Policy& Geomatics N. Surti - Manager, Development Review& Urban Design C. Celebre - Senior Planner— Development Review& Heritage A. Emm - Planner II D. Jacobs - Principal Planner- Policy L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (I) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Part 'A' Information Reports Information Report No. 03-15 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-02 Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2015-01 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/15 1144317 Ontario Limited Plan 1051, RCP Lot 126, 40R-23692 Part 1 (1741 Fairport Road) 1 Cis°o Planning & Development w_ � 1-- Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. Nilesh Surti, Manager, Development Review& Urban Design, 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. Amy Emm, Planner II, provided an outline of Information Report 03-15, outlining the applicant's proposal as well as comments received from area residents. Peter Swinton, PMG Planning Consultants, appeared on behalf of the applicant, noting he was available to respond to any questions. He noted that he had attended the public meeting and indicated his agreement for the installation of a three way stop at the intersection of Dunbarton Road and Fairport Road. Wayne Gibson, 1748 Fairport Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee stating he was not opposed to the development, but noted accommodations need to be made for the benefit of new residents, as density is on the rise, to address the issue of increased traffic. He felt a three way stop at the intersection of Dunbarton Road and Fairport Road was needed to allow for breaks in traffic and to enable vehicles to exit from Dunbarton Road. He also noted that having one way enter from Fairport Road and exit onto Dunbarton Road, would be the safest alternative. Ann Tulloch, 921 Dunbarton Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating she resides next door to the proposed development. She stated she felt that the area was not wide enough to accommodate a road and questioned how this would be done without obstructing her driveway. She was in agreement as well for the installation of a three way stop, stating Fairport Road is very busy. Kamaljit Dhillon, 1746 Fairport Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee to state his concerns with safety for children in the area with respect to the increased volume of traffic. Peter Swinton reappeared before the Committee and noted that adequate visitor's parking would be provided to help minimize the amount of traffic. A discussion period ensued with questions raised regarding the corner lots facing Fairport Road. 2 Cifr o0 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes INSIVITM Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson (III) Part `B' Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, City Development, Report PLN 02-15 2015 Coordinated Review of Ontario's Land Use Plans City of Pickering Comments on the First Round of Consultation Ken Rovinelli, TACC Developments, appeared before the Committee. He noted that while attending the public consultations, the main point that seemed to be the standard at all meetings, was the fact that there were a lot of issues regarding the Greenbelt. He also stated that there was no mechanism in place for an easy resolution, with no municipal process in place to implement the recommendations. He also noted that amending the Hamlet boundaries would not be easy. He stated stormwater ponds as well as parklands should be accommodated by the municipality, not left to the Province. He also noted ten years is a long period of time to wait in order to make refinements. Recommendation Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Report PLN 02-15 of the Director, City Development, regarding comments on the first round of the Coordinated Review of Ontario's Land Use Plans be received; 2. That the comments in Report PLN 02-15 on the Coordinated Review of Ontario's Land Use Plans be endorsed, and that the Province be requested to: a) incorporate the recommendations provided through the Durham Region Greenbelt Plan Review study, in particular: • that the provincial plans allow for stand-alone agricultural supportive uses in prime agricultural areas (such as grain elevators or food processing operations); • that the provincial plans provide opportunities for rural economic diversification in terms of cultural, educational, recreational and eco-tourism uses and value added agricultural uses which complement farming and the health of rural settlements; and • that the Province establish new, more effective separation distance policies to provide an appropriate buffer between new residential development and farmland to protect the viability of farm operations and avoid land use conflicts; 3 Chi Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes ocssiourac Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson b) provide direction for the planning of infrastructure beyond the 20-year land use planning horizon, by extending the population and employment forecasts to at least 2051, and adjusting the Places to Grow Concept and Forecasts accordingly, to allow for the timely and transparent planning of long term urban infrastructure; c) provide stronger policy direction on implementing affordable housing, in terms of type and tenure; d) provide the opportunity to redefine the Greenbelt and/or Oak Ridges Moraine boundaries to allow for minor expansions of hamlets, subject to the completion of a municipally led hamlet boundary review; e) identify provincially strategic employment lands within the Growth Plan, such as the Seaton Employment Lands, and actively facilitate the marketing, servicing and development of those lands in concert with other development contemplated by the Growth Plan; and f) allow for minor expansions for existing businesses in the rural area; 3. That the Province consider the implementation strategies, plan coordination measures, and financial tools and incentives as summarized in Appendix I; 4. That comments received at the Town Hall Meeting held by the City of Pickering on April 13, 2015 regarding the Coordinated Review of Ontario's Land Use Plans, as set out in Appendix II be forwarded to the Province; and 5. Further, that a copy of Report PLN 02-15 and Pickering Council's resolution on the matter, be forwarded to the Region of Durham, other Durham Area Municipalities, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Carried as Amended Later in the Meeting [Refer to following motions] Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe That the main motion be amended to include Item 3 as follows, and that the following recommendations be re numbered accordingly; 3. That the Province be requested to hold Town Hall Meetings in Pickering during the second round of consultation. Carried 4 City o0 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes IICOM X1101 Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson . Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Item 2a) of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 2 a) incorporate the recommendations provided through the Durham Region Greenbelt Plan Review study as endorsed by the City of Pickering, in particular: Carried Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Cumming That Recommendation 2 a) be further amended by adding a fourth bullet, as follows: • That the Province establish a process to consider limited refinements to the boundaries of the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, in accordance with Recommendations 16, 17 and 18 of the Durham Region Greenbelt Plan Review study. Carried Discussion ensued with respect to the importance of having the Province establishing a process for revisions, noting that 10 years is a long period of time to wait. Also noted was the need to have a process to deal with greenbelt boundaries. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Recommendation 2 d) be amended to include that the Province establish a process to allow municipalities to request opportunities for redefinement. Motion Lost Further discussion ensued with staff responding to questions raised regarding timelines and whether there was a clear understanding of what the process would be. Concerns were noted again for the ten year timeframe to revisit, as well as expansion of the hamlets. Also questioned was the criteria for ensuring a simple review of hamlet expansion, to see development based on the best environmental reasons based on process rather than development. 5 o0 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes WCINCIONIPS Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson The Main Motion was then Carried as amended. 2. Director, City Development & Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report PLN 03-15 Bill 73— Proposed Smart Growth for Our Communities Act Proposed Changes to the Planning Act and the Development Charges Act Recommendation Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Report PLN 03-15 of the Director, City Development and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor regarding Bill 73 - Proposed Smart Growth for Our Communities Act be received; 2. That the comments with respect to changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997, contained in Report PLN 03-15 on Bill 73— Proposed Smart Growth for Our Communities Act be endorsed, and that the Province be requested to: a. produce a Regulation pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997 which identifies all eligible services as "prescribed services" so that all development charges can be calculated based upon the City's planned level of service over the ten-year period immediately following the preparation of its development charge background studies; and b. delete or substantially amend section 59.1 of Bill 73—Proposed Smart Growth for our Communities Act so as to enable the City to continue to negotiate agreements with developers for financial contributions over and above the development charges recoverable under the Development Charges Act, 1997; 3. That the comments with respect to changes to the Planning Act contained in Report PLN 03-15 on Bill 73 — Proposed Smart Growth for Our Communities Act be endorsed, and that the Province be requested to: a. extend the timeframe between official plan reviews to 10 years, regardless of whether a municipality is introducing a new official plan, or undertaking a comprehensive review through an amendment process; 6 . Cori Planning & Development * 'Q-' Committee Meeting Minutes NEIL NIOJE Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson b. maintain the current approval process for official plan amendment applications, during the two-year period following the adoption of a new official plan; c. maintain the current approval process for zoning by-law amendment applications, during the two-year period following the adoption of a new comprehensive zoning by-law; d. maintain the current approval process for minor variance applications and not require applications for minor variances to be permitted only with council approval, during the two-year period following an owner- initiated site-specific rezoning; e. maintain the current criteria for Committee of Adjustment decisions; f. maintain the current alternative parkland dedication provisions for cash-in-lieu to be calculated at the value of one hectare of land for each 300 dwelling units proposed; g. not include provisions that would allow the Minister or upper tier municipality to force the adoption of a development permit system by a local municipality; and h. include provisions that would enable the closing of dormant planning applications; 4. That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to include a City of Pickering representative on the Planning Working Group; and 5. Further, that a copy of Report PLN 03-15 and Pickering Council's resolution on the matter be forwarded to the Region of Durham, other Durham Area Municipalities, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Carried 3. Director, City Development, Report PLN 04-15 Infrastructure Ontario • Class B Environmental Assessment for the Demolition of Structures Located in the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale A brief discussion ensued with respect to timelines for the remaining six reports still under review. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Mayor Ryan 7 City o0 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes NCOM ireC Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Johnson 1. That Report PLN 04-15 of the Director, City Development, regarding the Infrastructure Ontario Class B Environmental Assessment for the demolition of buildings located in the Seaton Urban Area and the Hamlet of Whitevale be received; 2. That Council, in response to the Infrastructure Ontario Class B Environmental Assessment object to the demolition of buildings located at 825, 1130 and 1450 Whitevale Road, 3440 Brock Road, and 2865 Sideline 16 which is designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; 3. That Council endorse the recommendations of the Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee to designate 825, 1130 and 1450 Whitevale Road under Part IV, of the Ontario Heritage Act; and that Staff be authorized to prepare the appropriate materials and report back to Council at a future date; 4. That Council not object to the demolition of buildings located at 3185 Brock Road, 3540 Country Lane, 1710 Whitevale Road and 325 Hwy 7; 5. That Council request an extension of another 120 days to the commenting deadline to allow the City to expand the Preliminary Reports to Full Heritage Assessments for the buildings located at 1050 Whitevale Road, 3280 Sideline 16, 3490 Brock Road and 1740 Fifth Concession, and to complete the Full Assessments already underway for 498 and 650 Whitevale Road; 6. That Council express its strong dismay at the Province for its disregard of significant heritage resources in Seaton through the lack of maintenance and occupancy of such resources, in contravention of the Provincial Policy Statement, and request the Province to restore and reuse these structures; 7. That, if the Province continues with proposed demolition of significant heritage resources, Council request the buildings be recorded in the form of photographs and/or measured drawings, the documentation of the buildings be provided to the City, and exterior or interior heritage features be made available for salvage to interested parties prior to any demolition; and 8. Further, that a copy of this Report and Council's Resolution be forwarded to: the Premier of Ontario; Infrastructure Ontario; the Minister of Economic Development,. Employment and Infrastructure; the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and the Whitevale and District Residents' Association. Carried (IV) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:26 pm. 8