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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. 1 Citq o0 Planning & Development 'et' _. Committee Meeting Minutes li'NE410C Monday, May 9, 2016 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Cumming 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 2 • Cif, no =- Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes NCICIatta[ Monday, May 9, 2016 7:00 pm-- Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Cumming 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. 3 City oo Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes gICISOVIII[ Monday, May 9, 2016 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Cumming (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. • 4