Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout13OCT13 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1998 - 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland R. Johnson - Chairman D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: N. Carroll - Director of Planning R. Holborn - Director of Public Works L. Taylor - Manager, Current Operations Division B. Taylor - Town Clerk D. Kearns - Committee Coordinator (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of September 28, 1997 Councillor Johnson welcomed the 1st Glendale Scouts to the Executive Meeting of October 13th, 1998. (II) DELEGATIONS 1. Pat O’Brien, representing Ontario Hydro, addressed the Committee with respect to the signing of leases for the Waterfront Trail. He submitted four documents for signing advising that this is the final step towards completing the waterfront trail from Brock Road to Ajax. 60 2. Derek Doyle, Peer Consultant, York Region Water Supply Project, addressed the Committee with respect to the York Region Long Term Water Supply Project via Durham West. He advised that a letter was forwarded to York Region outlining 31 requirements that he expected to have included in the Terms of Reference. Confirmation of inclusion of these requirements was received from York Region. York Region has commissioned to enter into a Community Benefitting Agreement with the Town of Pickering. Mr. Doyle advised that Council’s position has been reaffirmed to the Region of York. (III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-97016 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 23/97 MARIANNA GARDENS LIMITED PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 2 (EAST OF BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF SOUTHCOTT ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Recommendation Report #26-98, it is recommended that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-97016 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/97, submitted Marianna Gardens Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 8, Concession 2, be ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, and that Staff be authorized to present Council’s ENDORSEMENT IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. Approved as Amended in See Recommendation #1 Appendix #1, Condition #11 to Recommendation Report 26-98 Frank Storto, 2336 Southcott, representing the community advised that the main issues of concern to the community are the number of lots and construction access. They feel the new development should be compatible with the present community. Also, they would like to see an alternate route used for construction traffic rather than the proposed use of Southcott and Canterbury. Ray King, 2330 Southcott, advised that he concurs with Mr. Storto but added his concern for the safety of residents in the community. Bill Chambers, 2293 Abbott Crescent, stated his concurrence with Mr. Storto’s comments. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 32/97 373804 ONTARIO LIMITED ET AL BLOCK S, PLAN M-15 (LIVERPOOL SOUTH PLAZA AT LIVERPOOL ROAD AND KROSNO BOULEVARD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Recommendation Report #24-98, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 32/97, submitted by Hurlburt Leaseholds (Pickering) on behalf of 373804 Ontario Limited et al, on lands being Block S, Plan M-15, to amend the zoning on the subject property by adding additional uses, be APPROVED AS REVISED. 61 Approved as Amended in See Recommendation #2 Appendix No. II to Recommendation Report No. 24-98 Paul Chronis, representing the applicant advised that they are in support of the staff recommendations and that he is available to answer any questions. 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 6/98 LAFONTAINE LODGE LIMITED PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1 (VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTRE - 1955 VALLEY FARM ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Recommendation Report #25-98, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/98, submitted by Lafontaine Lodge Limited on lands being Part of 20, Concession 1, to change the zoning on the subject lands from “A” - Rural Agricultural Zone and “R3” - Residential Detached Dwelling - Third Density Zone to an appropriate site-specific zoning which recognizes the existing seniors retirement and nursing home facility, with ancillary office and support facilities on the subject lands, and which permits the establishment of a new, 200-unit, five-storey building, stepped down to two storeys adjacent to Valley Farm Road, to be used as an expansion of the existing seniors retirement and nursing home use be APPROVED. Deferred For Two Weeks Martin Rendal, Planner for the Applicant, stated his support of staff recommendations and advised that he is available to answer any questions. Leo Anagnostakos, 1492 Fieldlight Blvd., stated his concern for the safety of the children in the surrounding neighbourhood. He would like to see the traffic regulated. Mrs. Ruberry, 1970 Valley Farm Road, stated her concern with parking. She advised that Mr. Lafontaine did advise that if this facility was not approved he would build townhouses. Emily Gates, 1955 Valley Farm Road, stated that she hopes this application is approved as she would like to move into a one bedroom apartment in this facility. Cameron Linton, 1525 Fieldlight Blvd., requested a deferral of this application in order that a meeting may be held with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues. He stated his concern with the number of units, the size of the facility and the potential traffic increase. He requested that he be included in the Site Plan Approval process. He also stated his concern with the various activities taking place at the present facility. Monty Hugh Miller, 1966 Valley Farm Road, expressed his disappointment with Planning staff in their recommending approval of this application. He commented on his concern with traffic flow, safety of residents existing and entering the facility, and the lack of an outside recreational area for the residents. He stated that the Planning staff should have undertaken an independent traffic study. 62 Paul Brewer, 1535 Fieldlight Blvd., stated that the changes and scope of the building have been cosmetic at best. The traffic study does not take into consideration new development in the area. He requested that the height be lowered and the number of units be decreased. Marjorie Sang, 1923 Valley Farm Road, advised of her concurrence with the comments made this evening. She stated that she would not like to see trucks or parking on the south side of this facility but would like to see the greenbelt remain the same. 4. YORK REGION LONG TERM WATER SUPPLY PROJECT VIA DURHAM WEST FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15 In IDT Report # 7-98, it is recommended that the “Town of Pickering Comments on the Environmental Assessment Draft Terms of Reference for the Lake Ontario Water Supply via Durham West”, be endorsed. Approved As Amended In See Recommendation #3 The Terms of Reference #16 and with the inclusion of 3(b) 5. REVIEW OF EMPLOYEE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY FILE NUMBER - A 4000 In Report HR 01-98, it is recommended that amendments to the Employee Code of Conduct be approved. Approved See Recommendation #4 6. THROUGH HIGHWAY DESIGNATION BONITA AVENUE FILE NUMBER - E 4000 In Public Works Report PW 20/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to designate Bonita Avenue as a through highway, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 7. TOWN OF PICKERING SALE TO ROYAL HOLDINGS CANADA LIMITED PART LOT 33, RANGE 3, B.F.C. FILE NUMBER - D 3360 In Town Solicitor’s memorandum, dated October 6, 1998, it is recommended that a draft by-law to amend By-law 5364/98, to revise the purchasers and purchase price in the land transaction between the Town of Pickering and Royal Holdings Canada Limited, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 63 8. APPOINTMENT OF BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ENFORCE PARKING BY-LAW AT 1655/1665 PICKERING PARKWAY FILE NUMBER - A 1900 In Clerk’s Report CL 40/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint sixty-three persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 1655/1665 Pickering Parkway, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 9. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT AND MUSEUM ADVISORY COMMITTEE FILE NUMBER - A 1900 In Clerk’s Report CL 39/98, it is recommended that a draft by-law to make appointments to the Committee of Adjustment and Museum Advisory Committee, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 10. “DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEKS” - OCTOBER 19 AND 26, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: “DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEKS” - OCTOBER 19 AND 26, 1998 Approved See Recommendation #5 (IV) OTHER BUSINESS 1. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a. Councillor Holland advised that a Millennium Trail/Millennium Square Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 6:30 p.m. b. Councillor Ryan advised that the Inaugural Meeting of the Association of Progressive Muslims of Ontario will be held on October 24, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Complex. (V) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11:04 p.m. DATED________________________ CLERK_________________________ TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 13, 1998, presents its twelfth report to Council and recommends: 1. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-97016 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 23/97 MARIANNA GARDENS LIMITED PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 2 (EAST OF BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF SOUTHCOTT ROAD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-97016 submitted by Marianna Gardens Limited, being Part of Lot 18, Concession 2, Town of Pickering, to permit up to 46 detached residential dwellings, be ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report 26-98; and Condition #11 to read: Prior to any on-site grading or construction or final registration of the plan, the Owner shall submit and obtain approval from the Town of Pickering, a construction management report outlining site management measures to be undertaken during construction which shall include the requirement for the construction access to be provided from Brock road, through the applicant’s land holdings to the south of Ganatsekiagon Creek, crossing the creek in an appropriate location to access the lands subject of Draft Plan 18T- 97016. 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/97, to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-97016, as recommended by staff, be ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. II to Recommendation Report No. 26-98; and 3. That Staff be authorized to present Council’s ENDORSEMENT IN PRINCIPLE AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, to the Ontario Municipal Board, as Council’s position on Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-97016, and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/97, at an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, and further authorize Staff to make minor adjustments to the Staff Recommended Plan, conditions of approval, and implementing zoning by-law as technical issues are finalized. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 32/97 373804 ONTARIO LIMITED ET AL BLOCK S, PLAN M-15 (LIVERPOOL SOUTH PLAZA AT LIVERPOOL ROAD AND KROSNO BOULEVARD) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 32/97, submitted by Hurlburt Leaseholds (Pickering) on behalf of 373804 Ontario Limited et al, on lands being Block S, Plan M-15, to amend the zoning on the subject property by adding additional uses, be APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. II to Recommendation Report No. 24-98, as amended to delete billiard hall as a permanent use; and 2 That a temporary use Zoning by-law be forwarded to Town Council for consideration: a) to allow billiard halls as a permitted use on the subject property for a temporary time period not exceeding two years; b) limiting the combined gross floor area of ALL billiard halls to a maximum of 300 square metres; and That prior to the forwarding of a temporary Zoning By-law to Town Council for consideration to allow billiard halls as a permitted use on the subject property for a temporary time period not exceeding two years, that the owner enter into an appropriate agreement with the Town to address the hours of operation of such establishments, in consultation with Town Staff and Ward Councillors. 3. REVIEW OF EMPLOYEE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY FILE NUMBER - A 4000 That the amendments to the Employee Code of Conduct, contained in Report HR 01-98, be approved. 4. “DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEKS” - OCTOBER 19 AND 26, 1998 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: “DUCKS UNLIMITED WEEKS” - OCTOBER 19 AND 26, 1998 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on October 13, 1998, presents its thirteenth report to Council and recommends: 1. YORK REGION LONG TERM WATER SUPPLY PROJECT VIA DURHAM WEST FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15 1. That Council advise the Region of York that it is pleased with their responsiveness to the Town’s concerns with the York Region Long Term Water Supply Project via Durham West, including Region of York’s formal commitment to the development of a Community Benefits Agreement with the Town, and that it wishes to continue its significant role in the Individual Environmental Assessment process for the Lake Ontario Water Supply via Durham West alternative; 2. That Council endorse the “Town of Pickering Comments on the Environmental Assessment Draft Terms of Reference for the Lake Ontario Water Supply via Durham West”, attached as Appendix 1 to IDT Report No. 7-98 with the following amendment: That Item #16 of the Suggested Amendments be reworded as follows: The second will use a weighting scenario developed by the general public, interest groups and municipalities, including the Town of Pickering. 3. a) That Council seek continued financial support from the Region of York through the provision of peer review support services to the Town during the preparation of the Individual Environmental Assessment and the Community Benefits Agreement; and b) That the Region of York be requested without prejudice to provide funding to the Town of Pickering for an Environmental Assessment Hearing. 4. That the Town Clerk forward a copy of IDT Report No. 7-98 to the Region of York, and request that the Region of York advise the Town of Pickering as to how the comments contained in the report will be addressed in the Terms of Reference submitted to the Minister of the Environment for this project.