HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 9, 2016 Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 9, 2016
7:00 pm — Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Cumming
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
I. Cumming
R. Johnson
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
M. Carpino - (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer
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
I. Janton - Planner II — Site Planning
M. Markham - Principal Planner— Development Review
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator
(I) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) Part `A' Information Reports
Councillor Cumming, 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.
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.
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1. Information Report No. 05-16
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 17/15
Vastor Construction Inc.
Block 13, Plan 40M-2482
(2585 Brock Road)
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
Isabelle Janton, Planner II — Site Planning, appeared before the Committee and
through the aid of a power point presentation, provided an overview of the
application and outlined the key concerns from public comments received to date.
Jorn Weiner, Treasure Hill Homes appeared before the Committee in support of the
application and noted he was available to answer any questions.
Wayne Skinner, 2450 William Jackson Drive, appeared before the Committee,
noting his property backs onto the proposed development. He noted that currently
there are 103 houses on 4+ acres, and the proposal will add 104 houses on 2
acres. He also noted that currently 70% of the homes in the area have 2+ cars and
the new development would add the same amount. He stated that currently there
is insufficient parking, with overnight parking being a major issue. He stated the
location of the entrance would add approximately 150 cars using William Jackson
Drive as a shortcut. He also questioned the proposed location for waste
receptacles as well as the height of the buildings, noting privacy issues.
A question and answer period ensued with Members questioning the process to
have Legian Mews posted as "No Through Traffic", whether this would be
addressed through the planning process or separately. Members also requested
that staff take into consideration parking concerns as well as accessibility
components for the units.
2. Information Report No. 07-16
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/16
City Initiated Zoning By-law
City Centre
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
Melissa Markham, Principal Planner— Development Review, appeared before the
Committee and through the aid of a power point presentation, provided an overview
of the background information as well as an outline of the proposed zoning by-law
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for the City Centre. She also stated that a public open house had been held on May
2nd, and outlined the comments received to date.
Mike LeFebvre, 1362 Poprad Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee
noting concerns with drainage, as his backyard is 8 feet lower than Bayly. He also
noted concerns with lights from the buses at the Go Station coming through the
windows, privacy concerns with the height of the proposed buildings as well as an
increased volume of traffic with the high density being proposed. He questioned
where the traffic would exit. He also stated that currently they have issues with
snow removal as well, with the Go Station pushing the snow up against the fences.
Tonly Biglieri, Biglieri Group, appeared on behalf of Daniels Group, owners of the
property located on the southeast corner of Valley Farm Road and Kingston Road.
He stated their intent to continue to work with staff in moving forward with a final
plan.
Jeff Green, Weston Consulting, appeared on behalf of the owners of 1482 Bayly
Street, in support of the zoning by-law . He outlined some of their main comments,
being the Natural Heritage System zone, FSI calculations, stratified parking and
parking rates for apartments. He stated they are currently working with other
clients in the area as well and are committed to working with staff. He noted they
will be providing further comments once the peer review has been completed.
George Wheeler appeared before the Committee representing Torian Group,
owners of 1885 Glenanna Road. He stated they had participated in the process
and noted that they do not feel the by-law is supportive of OPA 26 in general. He
noted that in order to achieve intensification goals of the City Centre, the maximum
tall building floorplates should be 850 square metres. He also stated they would
like to see the previous height limits restored for his site. He also noted that the
Landmark Building Zone designation intended for gateway setting has been
removed in the current by-law and questioned why the property at 1885 Glenanna
Road was not considered as having gateway prominence, given their location.
A discussion period ensued with clarification sought with respect to an Arts Centre
and whether this was being accounted for in the by-law, as well as flexability on
height restrictions and parking requirements to accommodate an Arts Centre.
Members also questioned the classification for retirement homes and sought
clarification on road connections, as well as assuring that Esplanade Park remains.
Questions were also raised regarding the timing of the by-law coming back to
Council, and whether it would be encompassed in one by-law or broken into 2 or 3.
They also questioned whether there were any development proposals pending.
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(III) Part `B' Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, City Development, Report PLN 06-16
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/15
Steele Valley Development Limited
Part of Blocks A and B, Plan M-998, and Part of Lot 22, Concession 1
Parts 1 to 5, 12, 18 to 23, 40R-8184
(1300 Kingston Road)
Steve Edwards, Project Director, GHD, appeared before the Committee on behalf
of the applicant in support of the application.
Allen Smoskowitz, Steele Valley Developments, appeared to respond to questions
raised regarding prospects for this location. The delegations responded to
questions regarding waste receptacles, including whether any materials are stored
inside, how waste is transported to the bins as well as how often they are emptied.
Members also questioned fencing materials and whether the shared watermain
issues had been resolved.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Mayor Ryan
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/15, submitted by Steele Valley
Development Limited, to permit a "Food Store" use on lands being Part of Blocks A
and B, Plan M-998, and Part of Lot 22, Concession 1, Parts 1 to 5, 12, 18 to 23,
40R-8184, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in
Appendix Ito Report PLN 06-16 be forwarded to Council for enactment.
Carried
(IV) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
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