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Committee Meeting Minutes
IJONN-KNIZE Monday, April 11, 2016
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
I. Cumming
R. Johnson left at 8:05 pm
B. McLean
Absent:
D. Pickles
Also Present:
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
T. Melymuk Director, City Development
C. Rose - Chief Planner
D. Shields - City Clerk
N. Surti ' - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
D. Wylie - Principal Planner, Policy
A. Emm - Planner II
C. Hodge - Coordinator, Economic Development
L. Roberts V - Committee Coordinator
(I) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) 'Part 'A' Information Reports
Councillor Ashe, Chair, 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.
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Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 11, 2016
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
C. Rose, Chief Planner appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for the
public portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as
well as the order of speakers.
1. Information Report No. 04-16
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-07
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/15
Woodview Land Development Corporation (Geranium Homes)
Part of Lot 10, Plan 329
(1952, 1958 and 1960 Woodview Avenue)
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
D. Wylie, Principal Planner, Policy, appeared before the Committee and through the
aid of a power point presentation, provided an overview of the application. She
noted the applicant is proposing the development of 23 lots for detached dwellings.
She outlined the public comments received to date.
Matthew Cory, Malone, Given Parsons Ltd., appeared before the Committee on
behalf of the applicant. He indicated they were still waiting for agency comments.
Through a power point presentation, he provided an overview of the environmental
considerations, density as well as an outline of the proposed elevations.
Joe Moire, 1959 Woodview Avenue, appeared before the Committee in opposition
to the application. He stated he had previously appeared before Council with
respect to a similar application for these lands and provided copies of letters which
he had submitted at that time. He stated that numerous trucks were using
Woodview Avenue at that time to bring in loads of fill which had been dumped
within the wetlands. He stated he disagreed with the statement that only a portion
of the development was in the wetlands, noting it was within the wetlands, which
does not comply with Provincial policies related to significant wetlands. He noted
his concerns for the resulting damage to the ecosystem.
A resident of 121 Finch Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee
in opposition to the application. She stated she resides at the northern portion of
the proposed development, and noted the south portion of her property is very
swampy. She noted her concerns with respect to the neighbouring properties and
questioned how the water would be redirected. She also noted concerns for the
proposed buffer which would result in flooding, thereby damaging the ecosystem,
and endangering wildlife. She stated that she had submitted her concerns in
writing to staff.
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' Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 11, 2016
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
A representative from Golder Associates Ltd. appeared before the Committee,
noting a study had been conducted on the site to address concerns raised. He also
noted that groundwater should not be impacted by the development, explaining the
means to minimize the impact.
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to hear Report PLN 05-16 as the
next item.
Carried.
(III) Part `B' Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report PLN 05-16
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/16
All-Mar Developments Limited
Part of Lot 19, Range 3, BFC, being Part 3, Plan 40R-2194
(970 Brock Road)
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/16, submitted by All-Mar
Developments Limited, to permit "Professional Office" and "Business Office" uses
on lands being Part of Lot 19, Range 3, BFC, being Part 3, Plan 40R-2194 be
approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in Appendix I to
Report PLN 05-16 be forwarded to Council for enactment.
Carried
2. Information Report No. 06-16
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-005/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/15
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2015-08
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2015-03
Altona Land Development Corporation (Geranium Homes)
Part of Lot 33, Range 3, BFC
(1484 and 1598 Altona RoadO)
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I'�csAasa Monday, April 11, 2016
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
Amy Emm, Planner II, appeared before the Committee and through the aid of a
power point presentation, provided an overview of the application. She noted the
applicant is proposing 32 three storey townhouse units with vehicle access on an
internal.road. She stated the units would be fronting onto Altona Road, with all
units housing two car garages.
Matthew Cory, Malone, Given Parsons Ltd., appeared before the Committee on
behalf of the applicant. Through a power point presentation, he outlined the
proposal to change the density from low to medium, stating that the townhouse
development seems the best use for the property, noting the irregularity of the site.
He stated that technical comments had not yet been received, and that they would
come back at that time to address resident concerns.
Cy Durdle, 1497 Altona Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application. He stated concerns with property values decreasing,
traffic, lighting as well as noise. He also noted parking would be a major problem
as well. He noted there was no logic to the traffic studies being conducted during
August when schools are out and traffic is light. He felt the previous application of
ten homes was more acceptable as the current application is not consistent with
low density.
Peter Shaver, 266 Richardson Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application. He stated the neighbourhood is currently low density,
with no walkability to amenities. He noted parking would flow onto Richardson
Street and put a strain on the neighbourhood with increased traffic and safety
concerns. He also stated concerns with garbage and lighting, also noting that the
proposed walkways would be too narrow.
Steve Alexiadis, 278 Richardson Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee
in opposition to the application. He stated concerns with privacy, home values,
water and parking problems.
David Golding appeared before the Committee stating he owns property on
Richardson Street. He stated his concerns with parking issues as well, noting
parking would flow onto Richardson Street. He also noted his opposition to the
density, stating the area should remain low density.
Haitao Liu, 274 Richardson Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, stating concerns over density, traffic, parking and
safety. He also felt the applicant should do additional research.
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7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Ashe
Joe Pacione, 331 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, stating 32 units is not consistent with the
neighbourhood, which should remain low density. He felt there were other areas in
Pickering that were more suitable for higher densities. He noted that a
development of 10 homes would placate everyone.
James Comeau, 1478 Altona Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, noting his concerns with grading as he currently has
issues with drainage on his property. He stated his desire to see barriers in order
to protect his property, noting concerns as well for a drop in his property value as
well as garbage and privacy issues.
Chris Kvorka, 270 Twyn Rivers Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, noting 32 units were not in line with the
neighbourhood. He also noted concerns for increased traffic, and parking overflow
and felt the original application of 10 homes was more acceptable.
Farhan Basharat, 1477 Altona Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application. He stated the entrance to the development was
directly in front of his driveway and would impact the character of the area.
Darryl Nurse, 324 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application. He stated there are significant concerns with this
development, noting safety issues with blind spots which have been created as a
result of previous grading which raised the elevation. He also noted other areas in
Pickering with high densities primarily back onto public or greenspace, not onto
areas of low density homes. He noted that the grading has also created flooding
issues in the area.
Florence Yu, 274 Richardson Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application, stating the low density area of the neighbourhood is
what brought her to Pickering. She stated the City needs to grow slowly in a safe
way.
Matthew Cory noted they were taking note of the resident's concerns and would be
addressing them.
A discussion period ensued with Members questioning the resulting consequences
should the application be challenged, and whether this would set a precedent.
(IV) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 pm.
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