HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 14, 2016 C Planning & Development
P 1 C KE R1 N G Committee Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2016
7:00 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Pickles
Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
I. Cumming
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley - (Acting) Director, City Development
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
C. Rose - Chief Planner
D. Shields - City Clerk
J. Brooks -Manager, Policy & Geomatics
N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
D. Jacobs - Principal Planner-Policy
D. Wylie - Principal Planner-Development Review
C. Hodge - Coordinator, Economic Development
F. Jadoon - Coordinator, Economic.Development
L. Harker - Deputy Clerk
(I) Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) Part `A" Information Reports
Councillor Pickles, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Meeting
under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification 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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Catherine 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. 14-16
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/16
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2016-03
Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2016-04
Fortress Munir 2013 Ltd.
South Part of Lot 18, Concession 2,
Parts 4-10, Plan 40R-28897
(2055 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. Deborah Wylie,
Principal Planner-Development Review, appeared before the Committee to provide an
overview of the application.
Dana Anderson, MHBC Planning Urban Design & Landscape Architecture, appeared
before the Committee in support of the application and was available to answer
questions.
Dragos Nita, 1620 McBrady Crescent, appeared before the Committee and expressed
his concerns with the potential increase in traffic and wanted to ensure the City
conducts traffic studies prior to approval.
(III) Part "B" Planning & Development Reports
1. (Acting) Director, City Development, Report PLN 17-16
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-004/P
Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan
Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan, City Initiated
Official Plan Review: The Environment and Countryside
Mary Delaney, Land Over Landings, appeared before the Committee in opposition to
the proposed airport in Pickering. Ms. Delaney stated that Council has never been
publicly in support of an airport, and that this decision should not be made without local
representation.
Ted Nickerson, President, Durham Gateway Partners, appeared before the Committee
in support of an airport in Pickering. Mr. Nickerson believes an airport will be an
economic driver and that there will be a need for an airport with air passenger volumes
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increasing. He supports the key planning components to moving forward with
development in this area.
Dave Steeves, a Markham resident, Pickering Airpark Partnership, appeared before the
Committee in full support of the proposed airport. Mr. Steeves is an advocate for
aviation business and drew examples of other municipalities where economic
development boomed following the opening of an airport. He believes an airport will
bring economic value to Pickering, will increase social and community value, and there
will be measures to protect the environment.
Cheryl Marek, an Oshawa resident, Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, appeared
before the Committee in support of an airport in Pickering. Ms. Marek believes an
airport will be an economic driver for Pickering and would like her association to be
involved in the process and wanted to be added to the interested party listing.
Mike Muise, Claremont District Community Association, appeared before the
Committee to enquire if the City Councillor, Ward 3 position would be filled by
appointment or by by-election.
Mark Tutton, a Toronto resident, Dorsay Development Corporation, appeared before
the Committee in support of an airport in Pickering. Mr. Tutton expressed his concerns
with the potential capacity of a future airport, and noted that consideration of this needs
to be expanded to all those affected.
Chris Kakouros, a resident of Pickering, appeared before the Committee in opposition
to a potential airport in Pickering. Mr. Kakouros noted his concerns with the
development process and the rounding out of the hamlet lands, and is especially
concerned that there is no current local representation in Ward 3.
Ryan Turnbull, 950 Duncannon, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. As a sustainability consultant, Mr. Turnbull studies
sustainable food lands and believes that agriculture is an incredibly valuable asset. He
questioned why transportation needs are being considered before the basic food needs
of the people, and is in favour of looking at the Federal lands to solve our broken food
system.
Michael Robertson, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition
to a potential airport in Pickering. Mr. Robertson noted his concerns include an increase
in pollution, and the loss of agricultural lands.
Michael Reneau, Claremont District Community Association, appeared before the
Committee in opposition to a potential airport in Pickering. Mr. Reneau expressed his
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concerns with the lack of communication between the City and its residents, and
requested a grassroots open house to discuss this issue.
Tracy Goodwin, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Ms. Goodwin expressed her concerns with the stormwater
runoff, which is disrupting the local wildlife, and wants these lands to be protected.
Christopher Goeldner appeared before the Committee in opposition to a potential
airport in Pickering. Mr. Goeldner expressed his concerns with a decision being made in
these lands without local representation, and would like a by-election to ensure the
community is adequately represented.
Angie Jones, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Ms. Jones is concerned with the lack of transparency in
decision making at the City, and believes that prime farmland should trump an airport.
Steve Watt , a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Mr. Watts suggests waiting for the business case to be
made for an airport, and that the appropriate studies need to be conducted prior to
approval.
David Sim, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in support of an airport
in Pickering. Mr. Sim noted that Pearson Airport will soon be at capacity and wants the
City to have the opportunity to increase job opportunities and tax revenues.
Sandra Campbell, a Toronto resident, Abundance GTA, appeared before the
Committee in opposition to a potential airport in Pickering. Ms. Campbell expressed her
concerns with urban sprawl.
The Committee took a ten minute recess and reconvened at 9:30 pm.
James Calder, VP, Policy, Pickering-Uxbridge Federal Liberal Association, appeared
before the Committee to relay a policy proposal from the Pickering-Uxbridge Federal
Liberal Association in opposition to a potential airport in Pickering. In the absence of a
business case, they would like the lands to be protected from the development of an
airport.
Mike Bode, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering.
Helen Frank, a Toronto resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Ms. Frank wants to preserve the agriculture.
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Jennifer Moore, 5279 Old Brock Road, appeared before the Committee in opposition to
a potential airport in Pickering. Ms. Moore commented that studies support that nature
and fresh air are protective factors for mental health and that we should not be
developing our land, but protecting it. Ms. Moore also expressed her concerns with the
lack of transparency with this project, and requested that there be increased
communication between residents and the City.
Cookie Roscoe, a Toronto resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Ms. Roscoe manages two successful farmers markets in
Toronto and noted that they are busier than ever. She believes in the protection of class
one farmland as it is a finite resource, and that we should be looking towards the future
of food.
Nathan MacDonald, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, appeared before the Committee in
support of an airport in Pickering. Mr. McDonald noted that it is in the best interests of
the community to proceed with an airport.
Stephen Wilcox, Airport Manager, Oshawa Executive Airport, appeared before the
Committee in support of an airport in Pickering. Mr. Wilcox encouraged everyone to
think beyond the Pickering lands, and to see that the demand for another airport is
there, and what is best for Ontario should be considered.
A brief question and answer period ensued regarding potential competition between the
Oshawa and Pickering airport.
Niki Stone, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Ms. Stone stated that she is in support of development,
but only when necessary and that an airport is not necessary in Pickering. She is
concerned with an increase in traffic, and loss of agriculture.
Ivan Battye, a Whitby resident, appeared before the Committee and noted how capacity
limits were assessed.
Carol Timmings, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Ms. Timmings believes that an airport is not the only
solution to this land, and that the City should wait for outstanding reports to make an
informed decision.
Harold Quinton, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Mr. Quinton stated that the airport is not just a rural issue,
and that there should be better communication between the City and its' residents.
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Dan White, a Scarborough resident with a business in Pickering, appeared before the
Committee in support of an airport in Pickering. Mr. White believes that the airport and
agriculture could co-exist.
Catherine Wright, Finch Avenue, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Ms. Wright stated that even urbanite residents are
concerned with an airport in Pickering, and that Council should consider alternate
visions.
Rob Timmings, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Mr. Timmings expressed his concerns with the lack of
transparency, and noted that decisions should not be made without local
representation.
Brian Buckles, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering and noted that decisions should not be made without local
representation.
Adam McKay, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering, noted that decisions should not be made without local
representation and would like there to be a by-election.
Reid Williamson, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to
a potential airport in Pickering.
David Masters, Land Over Landings, appeared before the Committee in opposition to a
potential airport in Pickering. Mr. Masters noted that factors that have not yet been
discussed include the division of payment for municipal services, and carbon pricing.
Alison Bezubiak, a Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee in opposition to
a potential airport in Pickering.
Shannon Davis appeared before the Committee in opposition to a potential airport in
Pickering. Ms. Davis suggested removing Recommendation #4 from the Report.
Pat Valentine appeared before the Committee in opposition to a potential airport in
Pickering and noted that climate change had not yet been considered.
Tony Smirrage appeared before the Committee in support of an airport in Pickering,
however, he questioned if the City has considered all of the potential impacts regarding
OPG, a potential casino, etc.
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Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
1. a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 15-004/P, initiated by the
City of Pickering, to change existing policies and schedules, and add new
policies to the Pickering Official Plan with regard to the natural environment
and countryside areas, be approved; and
b) That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official
Plan, to change existing policies and schedules, and add new policies to
the Pickering Official Plan with regard to the natural environment and
countryside areas, as set out in Appendix Ito Report PLN 17-16, be
forwarded to Council for enactment;
2. That Council adopt Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan as set
out in Appendix II to Report PLN 17-16;
3. That the City Clerk forward the Notice of Adoption to the Region of Durham and
to each person or public body that provided written or verbal comments at the
Open House, the Public Meeting, the Planning & Development Committee or the
City Council meetings;
4. That, in light of recent actions by the Federal Government and the
announcement in the Canada Gazette, the Federal Government be requested to
expedite the planning and implementation of the proposed airport in Pickering;
and
5. That a copy of Report PLN 17-16 and Council's Resolution thereon be
forwarded to the Minister of Transport, the Member of Parliament for
Pickering-Uxbridge, and the Members of Provincial Parliament for Ajax-
Pickering and Pickering-Scarborough East.
Carried as
amended by the
following motions
Upon investigation, staff determined that a hedgerow located each of Sideline 6 was
mistakenly identified as a stream corridor and wrongfully designated as "Natural Areas"
on Schedule I, which effectively reduced the amount of"Prime Agricultural" lands on the
subject lands. This error has been corrected by removing the stream corridor on Sheet
3 of 3 on Schedule I, and replacing the "Natural Areas" designation in this location with
the "Prime Agricultural Areas" designation.
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Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That the following motion be added to the recommendations, as item 1.b).
1. b) That Schedule A (Sheet 3 of 3 of Schedule I — Land Use Structure) in
Recommended Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan be replaced with Revised
Schedule A.
Carried
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded_by Councillor Cumming
That as per the rules of procedure, the Planning & Development Committee meeting be
extended for one additional hour.
Carried
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Recommendation #4 be amended to the following:
4. That, in light of recent actions by the Federal Government and the announcement
in the Canada Gazette, the Federal Government be requested to expedite the
process to enable a decision on the future use of the remaining Federal lands
proposed as an airport, consistent with Resolution #164/14 as adopted by
Pickering Council on January 27, 2014.
• Carried
unanimously on a
recorded vote
The main motion was then carried, as amended.
(IV) Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:20 am.
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