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0 COUNCIL MINUTES
A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, March 20, 1995 at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
D. Farr
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan
S. Senis
0 ALSO PRESENT:
C.M.T. Sheffield - Town Manager
B. Taylor - Town Clerk
N. Carroll - Director of Planning
D. Kearns - Co-ordinator of Council Services
(1) ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular meeting of March 6, 1995.
(II) DELEGATIONS
1. Mr. Klopas, representing the Baha'i Community of Pickering and Ajax made a
presentation regarding March 21st being declared International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination by the United Nations.
• 2. The following addressed Council with respect to the application for a draft plan of
subdivision by Garthwood Homes Limited in the Rosebank Community:
a) Nick Lazaridis, representing Garthwood Homes advised that, considering
the community concern, they would not enter the rezoning application but
requested that Block 49 and 50 be rezoned into 3 - 15 metre lots and that
all inside lots, except on Oakwood have 1.2 metre side yard set backs.
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(In DELEGATIONS
b) Harold Webster, 510 Pineridge Road stated that he is proud of the area and
wants it to remain as it is. The application which was made earlier by
Garthwood Homes was not opposed but he is in opposition to this
rezoning. He requested unanimous support of Council in rejecting this
application.
c) Michael Bridge, President of the Rosebank Ratepayers Association stated
that they would support any development consistent with the Official Plan
and By-laws which apply to the Rosebank area. He requested that Council
not approve the reduction in lot size.
d) Irvin Spring, 536 Oakwood Drive congratulated Garthwood Homes on
their new proposal.
e) Richard Fraser, 540 Rougemount Drive stated his agreement with the new
proposal of Garthwood Homes.
f) Don Goundry, 482 Rougemount Drive also congratulated Garthwood
Homes.
g) Herb Wank, 480 Rougemount Drive stated his concern over the number of
times the residents have had to come and push for consistent approval of
the Official Plan and By-laws. Allowing zoning changes would be asking
for more changes in the area.
h) Geraldine Goudie, 572 Rougemount Drive stated her agreement with this
new proposal.
i) Alex Keith, 448 Toynevale Road advised that he was pleased with
Garthwood's proposal.
j) Steve Lazaridis, representing Garthwood Homes declined to speak.
k) Christina Lazaridis, representing Garthwood Homes declined to speak.
1) Tim Politis, representing Garthwood Homes declined to speak.
m) George Schaffraph, 530 Oakwood Drive advised that he was happy to hear
end of arguing and that a conclusion has been reached concerning this
matter.
n) Brian Scholfield, 390 Woodgrange Avenue questioned if the 1.2 metre side
yard set back is standard in Pickering. He stated that he has no objection
to the new proposal be Garthwood Homes.
o) Doug Burton, 482 Oakwood Drive stated that he is pleased that agreement
has been reached to everyone's best interest but requested that more notice
be given when an item impacts the community.
p) Bill Erredia, 1503 Sandhurst Crescent declined to speak.
q) John Lazaridis, representing Garthwood Homes advised that no extra
money is going into anyone's pocket. He stated that they are not only a
developer but also a resident who is doing their very best for the
community.
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(IIn RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #33/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
• That Town Council recommend to Regional Council that the proposed REVISIONS to Draft
Plan Approval dated February 18, 1992 for Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-90005(8) submitted by
Garthwood Homes Limited on lands being Part of Lots 38, 40-44, 58-64, Plan 350 and Part of
Lots 9-14, Plan 395, Town of Pickering, and the revisions shown in the Staff-Recommended Plan
subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix No. I to Town Recommendation Report No. 8/95,
be REFUSED.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillors Johnson and Pistritto
Resolution #34/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
is That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/93 submitted by Garthwood Homes Limited
on lands being Part of Lots 38, 40-44, 58-64, Plan 350 and Part of Lots 9-14, Plan 395, Town of
Pickering, be APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE as REVISED to implement development as
proposed by the Council recommended revisions to Draft-Approved Plan of Subdivision
18T-90005 (approved by Town Council at its Meeting of March 20, 1995), subject to the
following conditions:
That the conditions of approval pertaining to Draft-Approved Plan of Subdivision
18T-90005 be amended to reflect Town Council's recommended revisions of their
March 20, 1995 Meeting, prior to an implementing zoning by-law being presented
to Town Council.
2. That the implementing zoning by-law:
a) exclude the four lots fronting Oakwood Drive;
b) allow 1.2-metre side yards for the remaining internal lots; and
c) remove the "01" Public Open Space Zone and substitute a zoning similar to
the other internal lots.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
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Resolution #35/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Ryan
That Town Council recommend to Regional Council that REVISIONS to the Region's Draft Plan
Approval dated February 18, 1992 for Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-90005 submitted by
• Garthwood Homes Limited on lands being Part of Lots 38, 40-44, 58-64, Plan 350 and Part of
Lots 9-14, Plan 395, Town of Pickering be amended by deleting the park block and substituting
three 15-metre-frontage lots for detached residential dwellings and that the Regional Conditions
of draft approval be amended to incorporate the following revised conditions of Council:
1. That the draft approval be revised to substitute three 15-metre-frontage lots for
detached residential dwellings for the park block located at the southern terminus
of Street `A' (Mountain Ash Drive), so that the resulting approval includes 51 lots
for residential detached dwellings with minimum lot frontages of 15 metres, one
walkway block, one future roadway block and various 0.3-metre reserve blocks.
2. That prior to the forwarding of an implementing zoning by-law to Town Council
the owner submit a Draft 40M-Plan to be approved by the Town Planning
Department based on the revised draft plan approval of the Region of Durham.
3. That prior to the registration of the plan the owner enter into a subdivision
agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town which shall include, but not
necessarily be limited to the following:
(a) That the owner satisfy the Director of Public Works respecting a
stormwater drainage and management system to service all the lands in the
subdivision;
• (b) That the owner prepare and submit a Grading Control Plan to the
satisfaction of the Town with special emphasis on tree preservation and
minimizing lot grading;
(c) That the owner satisfy the Town's Director of Public Works with respect to
an appropriate financial contribution toward the future installation of a
sidewalk and upgrading of street lighting along the Oakwood Drive
frontage of the subject property;
(d) That the owner construct a temporary turning circle at the southern
terminus of Mountain Ash Drive within the draft plan to the satisfaction of
the Director of Public Works;
(e) That the owner make satisfactory arrangements regarding the provision of
all services required by the Town;
(f) That the owner provide cash-in-lieu of a parkland dedication.
4. That the owner make satisfactory arrangements with the appropriate authorities
regarding the provision of underground wiring, street lighting, cable television and
other similar services.
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Resolution #35/95
5. That the owner dedicate all road allowances with proper corner roundings and
sight triangles to the Town.
6. That the owner convey to the Town:
(a) All 0.3-metre reserves;
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(b) A Block for a public walkway;
(c) A Block for future road purposes at the southerly terminus of Street `A'
(Mountain Ash Drive) adjacent to Lots 50 and 51;
(d) Any other easements as required.
7. That the streets within the draft plan be named to the satisfaction of the Town and
the Region and be dedicated as public highway under the jurisdiction of the Town
upon the registration of the plan.
8. That prior to the issuance of any building permit for the construction of a
residential unit on the lands, the owner submit to the Director of Planning for
approval:
(a) a report outlining siting and architectural design objectives for the
subdivision which must address building envelopes, house designs, and
siting and which must provide for the increased setback of the four
dwellings proposed to front Oakwood Drive, and
(b) site plans and architectural drawings for each unit identifying how each unit
meets the objectives of the report.
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9. That the owner submit a detailed tree preservation program to the satisfaction of
the Town and agree that no trees be removed until such time as this program has
been approved by the Town except as authorized by the Director of Parks and
Facilities.
10. That the owner submit a tree planting program to the satisfaction of the Town.
11. That the owner make satisfactory arrangement with the Town regarding the
removal or retention of all structures on the subject property.
12. That the full 20.0-metre-wide road allowance (developed with a temporary turning
circle), including municipal and utility services be developed to provide for a full
road right-of-way in front of the two most southeasterly lots along Street `A'
(Mountain Ash Drive, Lots 50 and 51).
13. That the owner construct, at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the Town,
1.8-metre-high privacy wood screen fencing along the northern limit of the draft-
approved lots 1, 3, 4, and 5, along the southern limit of lots 44-47 inclusive, and
along the northern limit of lots 14-16 inclusive (with special restrictions to the limit
of fencing adjacent to the front yards Lot 1 & Lot 47).
CARRIED
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Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #36/95
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pistritto
That the provision of $75,000 cash-in-lieu of parkland be deleted.
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Recorded Vote on Amendment:
Yes: Councillors Johnson, Pistritto and Senis
No: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Ryan and Mayor Arthurs
Recorded Vote on Main Motion:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Johnson, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
Resolution #37/95
Moved by Councillor Farr
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Town Council endorse Planning Report No. 6/95 as the Town's comments on the Region of
• Durham's proposal to include retail warehousing uses in Employment Areas of the Durham
Regional Official Plan, and that a copy of Planning Report No. 6/95 be forwarded to the Durham
Region Planning Department;
and that Town Council recommends that the Region circulate any proposed amendment to the
Regional Official Plan respecting retail warehouse uses in Employment Area to the Ajax/Pickering
Board of Trade and chambers of Commerce throughout the Region of Durham for comment.
CARRIED
Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution:
Resolution #38/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Farr
That the above resolution be amended by adding "and that Town Council recommends that the
Region circulate any proposed amendment to the Regional Official Plan respecting retail
warehouse uses in Employment Area to the Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade and Chamber of
• Commerce throughout the Region of Durham for comment.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Amendment:
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Pistritto and Ryan
No: Councillors Johnson, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
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Resolution #39/95
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That Amendment Number 1 to the Hamlet of Whitevale Development Plan to permit residential
lots to have a minimum lot area of less than 0.3 of a hectare if supported by appropriate
documentation, be ENDORSED as outlined in Appendix No. I to Planning Report No. 4/95 and
sent to the Region of Durham Planning Department for information.
CARRIED
Resolution #40/95
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor Senis
That Council petition the Ministry of Transportation for additional 1994 Subsidy Allocations as
follows:
Conventional Transit
Specialized Services
Capital Operating
$ 11,125
$ 39,513
CARRIED
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Resolution #41/95
Moved by Councillor Pistritto
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations:
"EASTER SEAL MONTH'- MARCH, 1995
"SUPER CITIES WALK DAY" - APRIL 23, 1995
CARRIED
(M BY-LAWS
That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Pistritto took leave to introduce by-laws of the
Town of Pickering:
• By-law Number 4589/95
Being a by-law to dedicate those parts of Lot 12, Plan 282, Pickering, designated as Parts 38, 40
and 42, Plan 40R-11205 (Oakburn Street) as public highway (LD 9/95 and LD 10/95).
By-law Number 4590/95
Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 16 and 18, Plan 40M-1323, Pickering, as public highway
(Aspen Road).
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(M BY-LAWS
By-law Number 4591/95
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 7, Plan 40M-1703, Pickering, as public highway (Aspen Road).
By-law Number 4592/95
Being a by-law to establish procedures to regulate the sale of municipal real property.
Resolution #42/95
Moved by Councillor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Brenner
That By-law 4592/95 be amended in PART A - Definitions to read:
"Appraisal" means an evaluation of land, presented in writing by a person with knowledge of
generally accepted land appraisal principles and a second appraisal to be requested if Council
deems appropriate.
CARRIED
Recorded Vote on Amendment to By-law 4592/95
Yes: Councillors Brenner, Farr, Pistritto, Ryan, Senis and Mayor Arthurs
No: Councillor Johnson
Resolution #43/95
Moved by Councillor Senis
i Seconded by Councillor Farr
That By-law 4592/95 be deferred for two weeks.
CARRIED
By-law Number 4593/95
Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes
(Sheppard Avenue, Fairport Road, Notion Road and Hillcrest Road).
By-law Number 4594/95
Being a by-law to dedicate Block 26, Plan 40M-1782, Pickering as public highway (Arcadia
Square).
THIRD READING:
Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Pistritto moved that the report of the Committee of
the Whole on By-law Numbers 4589/95, 4590/95, 4591/95, 4593/85 and 4594/95 be adopted and
• the said by-laws be now read a third time and PASSED and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the
same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto.
CARRIED
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(V) OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councillor Senis congratulated staff on their quick and positive response to the
GO Transit strike.
2. Councillor Brenner requested a status report on the Draft By-law concerning
• newspaper boxes.
3. Councillor Brenner advised that a Notice of Motion would be coming forward to
increase tax installments from four to seven.
4. Councillor Pistritto advised that he attended a seminar on Saturday regarding tax
payments and he requested the Treasurer be questioned as to the feasibility of ten
installments per year.
5. Councillor Pistritto inquired about having the applications for Town Solicitor
circulated.
6. Councillor Pistritto requested a presentation be given by the Town
Manager/Solicitor on how the selection for a new Town Solicitor will be carried
out.
7. Councillor Johnson advised that he attended a Board Meeting of the International
Recycling Scrap Institute and outlined the programs which are in progress. He
stated that a Technical Workshop will be held by the Region of Durham on March
30th concerning this issue.
8. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
• a. The Town Manager advised of a call received from a resident regarding his
concern with emergency vehicles responding to a call in the rural area.
b. The Town Manager distributed a report from the Executive Director
regarding Transit.
C. The Town Manager reminded Council of the Local Government Disclosure
of Information Seminar to be held on April 7th at the Board of Education
offices.
d. The Town Manager advised that the Fairport Road Construction Project
will commence the week of March 27th, 1995.
e. The Town Manager commented on the Recycling Depot on Toy Avenue.
f. Councillor Brenner advised of the proposal of Garthwood Homes.
g. Councillor Pistritto requested that a check be made to determine whether
numbering is sequential in the rural area.
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f VD CONFIRMATION BY-LAW
By-law Number 4595/95
Councillor Ryan seconded by Councillor Farr moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town
of Pickering to confirm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Pickering at its meetings held on the 20th day of March, 1995 and that the same be now finally
passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be
thereto affixed.
CARRIED
(VII) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Dated April 3rd 1995 rP
MAYOR
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