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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 19, 1994 e -. tÞ i COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, September 19, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner E. Hidgon - (left at 11 :00 p.m.) R. Johnson E. Pistritto K. Van Kempen D. Wellman ALSO PRESENT: C.M.T. Sheffield B. Taylor N. Carroll D. Kearns - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Co-ordinator of Council Services ill I!.ELEGA TIONS 1. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the proposed development on Glendale Drive by Maple Lane Homes: a. Mr. Ed Daniel, representing Maple Lane Homes, advised that the site has been vacant for three years and the homes are boarded up. The properties were purchased in April of 1994 and 10 semi-detached homes are proposed for the three lots. The original application was heard and approved on August 2, 1994 and then rescinded on August 3, 1994. It was their hope to begin construction by September 15th but due to this delay construction will not commence until the spring of 1995. They are requesting that Council exempt them ftom the Draft Plan of Subdivision Process. b. Randy Vaine, of 1945 Glendale Drive stated that both the LWCA and the area residents support this proposal and would like to see this development proceed. -.- (D DELEGATIONS 153 Resolution #211/94 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen 8 That Richard Ward not be granted the opportunity to speak concerning the Maple Lane Homes proposal. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: 2. 8 " Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Pistritto and Wellman Councillor Johnson c. Richard Ward advised that the three homes on the subject properties have been vacant for three years and have been damaged by vandals. He stated that clearing the properties and making them safe is of major importance. The following persons addressed Council with respect to the Notice of Motion respecting Darwin Drive and Baylawn Street: a. Doug Dickerson, 1298 Dona Park Road advised that he had spoken to 50 of the 54 homes on Duncannon Road and that 100% do not want the street opened up. The residents may not have purchased their home in this location if they had known about this proposal. b. Margaret Wemyss, 846 Darwin Drive opposed the extension of Darwin Drive stating her main concern being the safety of the children in the area. c. Mary Campbell, 852 Darwin Drive advised that the concerns she would be expressing were those of the residents of Darwin Drive and Regal Crescent. She stated that one reason for the purchase of these homes was the advertising of an Enclave of Executive Homes. The residents are concerned about the safety of the children and their quiet area being disrupted by this proposal. d. Dean Cox, 803 Regal Crescent advised that there is no need to make changes and would like the area to remain as is. e. Frank Amantea, 874 Darwin Drive advised that he purchased his home at top dollar to live in a subdivision which was advertised as an Enclave. The residents have expressed their opinions on two separate occasions and have also supplied a petition expressing same. f Greg Winterson, 858 Darwin Drive stated his concern with the proposed opening of Darwin Drive. He advised that he purchased his home just two months ago and there was no mention of this proposal. g. Ian Watts, 870 Darwin Drive stated that he thought this matter had been settled a year ago. He purchased his home with the knowledge of it being a Enclave of Executive Homes. h. Eva Eleusiniotis, 875 Darwin Drive stated her agreement with all previous comments. 1. Catherine Screeton, 881 Darwin Drive requested that Council give this matter serious consideration. e e . 154 m DELEGATIONS J. Sherry Senis, 1003 Sherman Crescent advised that she surveyed the residents and that 99% were in opposition to this opening stating that their greatest concern is for the safety of the children. She asked that the Planning Department rethink and revise the plans. (ID RESOLUTIONS Resolution #212/94 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the Report of the Executive Committee Meeting of September 12, 1994 be adopted with the following amendment: Item #1 was amended by deleting Condition 2(d) contained in Appendix No.1 to Recommendation Report No. 33/94. CARRIED Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the Executive Committee Report: Recorded Vote on Items 2. 3. 4. 5 & 7 Yes: Absent: Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Brenner Resolution #213/94 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Item #1 be amended by deleting Condition 2(d) contained in Appendix No.1 to Recommendation Report No. 33194 CARRIED Recorded Vote on Item #6: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Higdon No: Resolution #214/94 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That the request by Maple Lane Homes Inc. for permission to proceed by land division rather than draft plan of subdivision in order to create ten lots for semi-detached dwellings with minimum 7.65-metre ftontages on Lots 28 to 30, inclusive, Plan 492 (ftonting Glendale Drive), be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 155 Resolution #214/94 That the owner(s) enter into an appropriate development agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town, which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, provisions regarding: 1. (a) 8 (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) the required parkland dedication to be paid to the Town as cash-in-lieu; an architectural statement to address streetscape elevations showing the location and relationship of all buildings, building envelopes, driveway locations, house design and building elevations; the construction by the owner to the satisfaction of the Town of a 1.8 metre high wood screen privacy fence along the rear of each lot, and along the south side of Lot 28, Plan 492; the payment of development charges; storm sewer connections, and stormwater management measures and facilities, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; a soil study investigating possible soil contamination to be conducted and documented to the Town's satisfaction; and provision for the conveyance of a portion of the retained lot to the easterly abutting land owner within one year ftom the date of council's decision, failing which such portion of the retained lot shall be apportioned to the individual abutting semi-detached residential lots which are the subject of this proposal; and 2. That the required agreement be entered into prior to the Town's clearance of any related land severance application to the Durham Region Land Division Committee. 8 Recorded Vote: Yes: No: CARRIED Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto Resolution #215/94 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Brenner That BikewaylTrails Steering Committee recommends that Council endorse the following: a. That Council endorse the concept of a Waternont Trail and Bikeway and a linking network throughout the entire Town of Pickering. b. e That Council approve the contracting of Totten, Sims, Hubicki Associates to complete a BikewaylTrail Study for the Town of Pickering in the amount of $50,234.00 plus contingency. Total approval amount not to exceed $60,000.00. c. Efforts be coordinated with the M.T.R.C.A. and Waternont Trust to ensure any financial assistance or technical expertise be utilized. CARRIED 8 8 e 156 Council considered the following motion in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #216/94 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That clause (c) to read: "Efforts be coordinated with the M.T.R.C.A. and Waternont Trust to ensure any financial assistance or technical expertise be utilized", be added to the above resolution. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Johnson Recorded Vote on Motion As Amended: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Resolution #217/94 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Brenner That a grant in the amount of $450 be made to the Pickering Food Bank for the purpose of printing and distributing flyers for that organization's purposes; and that this amount be charged to Account 2195 (Grants to Organizations and Individuals). CARRIED Resolution #218/94 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That the Director of Planning be requested to remove the proposed road extension of Darwin Drive as outlined in the draft Pickering District Plan Review Neighbourhood 11; Amberlea; and That Darwin Drive be cul-de-saced and walkways introduced which may be used as emergency access routes should it be determined as required by the Fire Department. CARRIED 8 8 e 157 Council considered the following motions in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #219/94 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the above resolution be divided. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Brenner and Wellman Resolution #220/94 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Baylawn Drive be deferred for two weeks. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Councillors Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto and Mayor Arthurs Councillors Brenner, Van Kempen and Wellman Recorded Vote on Resolution #218/94 Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Van Kempen, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs (Ill) BY-LAWS That Councillor Johnson seconded by Councillor Wellman, took leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: By-law Number 4483/94 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Pickering and T. Amts Loam Supply Limited respecting part of Lot 19, Concession 3, Pickering (August 1, 1994 to June 30, 2000) [V8207] Councillor Pistritto declared an interest as his family owns orooertv across the street from the orooertv in Question. By-law Number 4484/94 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Pickering and Shane Coburn respecting part of Lot 19, Concession 3, Pickering (August 1, 1994 to July 31,2004) [V8306] 8 8 ~ 158 Councillor Van J{emoen dec~ an interest as he holds the insurance on this orooertv. Councillor PistJitto declared an interest as his familv owns orooertv across the street from the orooertv in Question. Council considered the following motions in conjunction with By-laws 4483/94; 4484/94 and 4496/94: Resolution #221/94 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That By-law 4484/94 be reduced to a three year period. CARRIED Resolution #222/94 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Brenner That By-law 4483/94 be reduced to a three year period. CARRIED By-law Number 4486/94 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2568/87, which amends Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lot 60, and Part of the Park Lot, Plan 509, in the Town of Pickering. (A 26/93; OPA 93-005/P) By-law Number 4487/94 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham, in Part of Lot 30, Concession 1, in the Town of Pickering. (A 30/93; 18T-93020) By-law Number 4488/94 Being a by-law to amend By-law 264/75 to establish a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Woodview Avenue between Pine Grove Avenue and Twyn Rivers Drive. By-law Number 4489/94 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement and related documentation respecting the development of part Lot 33, Concession 1, and part Lots 22 and 23, Plan 329, Pickering (Nugget Construction Co. Limited; Draft Plan 18T -88002). By-law Number 4490/94 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement dated June 28, 1993, respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-89077 (part Lot 24, Concession 2, Pickering; Gossamer Hills Inc.). 159 (Ill) BY-LAWS By-law Number 4491/94 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of 'a Condominium Agreement respecting the development of those parts of Lot 21, Concession 1, Pickering, designated ass Part 1, 40R-14596 and Parts 1-13, 40R-15112. -- Mayor Arthurs declared an interest in By-law 4491/94 because he rents soace in the buildin2 subject to the A2reement By-law Number 4492/94 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Release of a Development Agreement between the Town and Richard Dobbin and Nancy Dobbin respecting part of Lot 33, Range 3, B.F.C., Pickering (part 1, 40R-6680 and Parts 1 and 2, 40R- 7395) By-law Number 4493/94 Being a by-law to dedicate part of Block 45, Plan 40M-1507, Pickering (part 12, Plan 40R- 14939) as public highway (Valleyview Drive) and part of Block 46, Plan 40M-1507, Pickering (part 26, Plan 40R-14939) as public highway (Butternut Court). By-law Number 4494/94 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 42, Plan 40M-1643, Pickering (Lamour Road) as public highway. By-law Number 4495/94 8 Being a by-law to dedicate Block 66, Plan 40M-1729, Pickering (Otonabee Drive) as public highway. By-law Number 4496/94 Being a by-law to exempt Blocks 47,48,49, 54 and 55, Plan 40M-1507, Pickering, ftom part lot control. Recorded Vote on By-law 4496/94 Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Johnson, Pistritto, Wellman and Mayor Arthurs Councillor Van Kempen Councillor Higdon By-law Number 4497/94 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 13 and 16, Plan 40M-1706, Pickering, ftom part lot control. By-law Number 4498/94 Being a by-law to exempt Lot 11, Plan 40M-1706,.Pickering, ftom part lot control. - By-law Number 4499/94 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1562/82 temporarily closing roads for construction purposes (Sideline 12 Road). By-law Number 4500/94 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 41 and 43, Plan 40M-1745, Pickering (Otonabee Drive) as public highway. 160 THIRD READING: Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Wellman moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 4483/94,4484/94,4486/94, 4487/94, 4488/94, 4489/94, 4490/94, 4491/94, 4492/94, 4493/94, 4495194, 4496/94, 4497/94, 4498/94, 4499/94 and 4500/94 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. 8 CARRIED (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Van Kempen raised the issue concerning the advertising of new home builders. Resolution #223/94 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the Town Manager be directed to investigate a system whereby advertising of new home builders is reviewed to ensure pertinent planning issues and road patterns are disclosed. CARRIED 2. Councillor Van Kempen questioned the Town Manager as to when the report concerning the septic system for the new Claremont Facility would be available to Council. ,8 3. Councillor Johnson commented on the Claremont Facility and advised that four properties presently owned by the Town will be sold and that this money will go towards offsetting the cost of the new Claremont Facility. 4. Councillor Johnson stated that the ProctorlRedfern Plan will be discussed after the Regional meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 1994. 5. Councillor Johnson congratulated the Pickering! Ajax Italian Club for their event on Saturday. 6. Councillor Johnson advised that he attended the Claremont Fastball Game this past weekend and that four ladies where in attendance who played on the Ladies Fastball Team 38 years ago. 7. Councillor Johnson commented on the TauntonlSteeles Connection. 8. Councillor Brenner requested an update ftom the Town Manager concerning the Durham Region's opposition to the BaylylLawrence Extension. 9. Councillor Brenner requested back-up information concerning the light standards on Baylawn Street. e 10. Mayor Arthurs made a presentation concerning the promotions and pay increase policies within the Town. 11. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Town Manager advised that the grant set aside for the fire fighters day at the zoo will be not be used. 8 - 8 (IV) (V) Dated OTHER BUSINESS 161 b) The Town Manager received approval fÌ'om Council to print flyers for the Food Bank. c) The Town Manager advised that the case concernIng Eastern Power Development is being monitored by the Clerk. d) The Director of Planning advised that the Region of Durham have requested that Clause 2( d) be removed ftom Appendix # 1 to Recommendation Report No. 33/94, Pickering Place Apartments. e) The Town Manager advised that the new owners of the Pickering Town Centre would like to host a reception for Council and Department Heads on October 3 at 5:30 p.m. f) The Town Manager advised that the Feasibility Study for the Septic System for the new Claremont Facility will be copied and distributed on Tuesday, September 20. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. October 3rd 1994 MAYOR L , CLERK ----' TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on September 12, 1994, presents its eleventh report to Council and recommends: 1. DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM 18CDM-94-1 PICKERING PLACE APARTMENTS LTD. BLOCKS 7,8,9 AND 10, PLAN 40M-1231 (EAST SIDE OF V ALLEY FARM ROAD BETWEEN DIEFENBAKER COURT AND PICKERING P ARKW A Y FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18CDM-94-1 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - 40M-1231 -- That the Draft Plan of Condominium 18CDM-94-1, submitted by Pickering Place Apartment Ltd., on lands being Blocks 7, 8, 9 and 10, Plan 40M-1231, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this recommendation apply to the plan prepared by 1M. Pastushak Limited, dated July 29, 1994, as revised in red and bearing the Town's recommendation stamp. 2. That prior to final registration of this plan: (a) the applicant obtain site plan approval and ensure all general on-site works, including landscaping, fencing, lighting and surface treatment, be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning; 8 (b) the owner obtain final condominium approval for a Draft Plan of Condominium to ensure consistency between it and the approved site plan; (c) the applicant enter into an appropriate condominium agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following requirements: (i) the continued compliance of the subject property with the Town-approved site plan; (ü) co-operation with the Town in such areas as snow storage and driveway maintenance. AS AMENDED 2. MONITORING DECISIONS OF THE REGION OF DURHAM LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - That Town Council concurs with the decision of the Region of Durham Land Division Committee meetings of July 4 and August l' 5, 1994 and the Committee of Adjustment meetings of August 10 and August 31, 1994. 2 3. TREASURER'S HALF - YEARL Y STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FILE NUMBER - C 1000 That the Town Treasurer's Half-Yearly Statement of Financial Position as at June 30, 1994 as attached to Town Manager's Report M 14/94 be received. 8 4. "INSURANCE INFORMATION WEEK" - OCTOBER 24, 1994 "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" - OCTOBER, 1994 "ARTHRITIS MONTH" - SEPTEMBER, 1994 "UNITED WAY'S WILD WEST WEEK" - SEPTEMBER 17-25,1994 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "INSURANCE INFORMATION WEEK" - OCTOBER 24, 1994 "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" - OCTOBER, 1994 "ARTHRITIS MONTH" - SEPTEMBER, 1994 "UNITED WAY'S WILD WEST WEEK" - SEPTEMBER 17-25, 1994 5. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO CONSULTANTS FOR PURPOSE OF ADVISING AND ASSISTING IN OPPOSING DESIGNATION OF INTERIM WASTE AUTHORITY OF SITE EEll FILE NUMBER - A. 2310.15 8 WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has retained various Consultants for the purpose of advising it and assisting it in opposing the designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EEll as the Preferred Site in the Durham Region Landfill Site Search; and WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of Consultants' invoices respecting certain fees and disbursement for services rendered in connection therewith [payment Approval W4502/94/05]; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listed below for services rendered for the purpose of advising and assisting it in opposing the designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EEll as the Preferred Site in the Durham Region Landfill Site Search: Consultant Amount - Clayton Research Associates Limited $ Crysler & Associates Ltd. Ecological Services for Planning Government Policy Consultants Hatch Associates Ltd. HCI W astePlan' Jagger, Hims Limited Landplan Collaborative Ltd. Read, Voorhees & Associates Limited Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates $ 2,480.91 3,049.50 6,260.63 3,306.30 7,855.52 2,090.06 20,807.08 398.04 5,543.21 7,224.79 8 8 e' 3 6. LITIGATION MATTER FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15 WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Pickering has retained various Consultants for the purpose of advising and assisting it in connection with the Town's preparation for the commencement of legal action to close the Brock West Landfill Site; and WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of certain Consultants' invoices respecting fees and disbursements for services rendered in connection therewith in or about June, July and August, 1994 [payment Approval W4404/94/04]; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listed below for services rendered in connection with the Town's preparation for the commencement oflegal action to close the Brock West Landfill Site: Consultant Amount Alston Associates Inc. Crysler & Associates Ltd. HCI WastePlan Jagger Hims Limited Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt $ 4,994.65 1,562.20 17,536.57 14,527.79 32,180.79 7. REGION OF DURHAM TENDER D94-18 FILE NUMBER - C 4300 That the Region of Durham Tender D94-18 be approved and funding for the Fairport Road Storm Sewer portion be funded by to $300,000.