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Present:
Mayor Ryan
Councillors:
K.Ashe
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
D. Pickles
Absent:
B .. McLean
Also Present:
-Chief Administrative Officer
Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 7, 2019
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Brenner
T. Prevedel
K: Bentley
P. Bigioni
C. Rose
-Director, City Development and Chief Building Officer
-Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
-Chief Planner
-City Clerk S. Cassel
N. Surti -Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
C. Celebre
L. Roberts
-Principal Planner -Development Review
-Committee Coordinator
(I) Disclosure of Interest .
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) Part "A" Information Reports
Councillor Brenner, 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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), and may not be
entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of LPAT, there are
reasonable grounds to do so.
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Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 7, 2019
7:00 pm -Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor Brenner
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. 01-19
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-004/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/18
Trillium Housing Oak Non-Profit Corporation
Part of Lot 18, Concession 3 North, Part 1, 40R-29457
(Southeast corner of William Jackson Drive and Earl Grey 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.
C. Celebre appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the application as
submitted by Trillium Housing Oak Non-Profit Corporation. She noted that Trillium
Housing is a non-profit housing provider offering financial support for first time buyers
entering the housing market. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, she
provided an outline. of the location of the subject lands as well as. surrounding land uses.
She noted the application proposes a residential condominium development consisting
of 264 stacked units accessed through an internal private road with internal courtyard
areas.
Anthony Greenberg, SvN Architects+ Planners, appeared before the Committee on
behalf of the applicant in support of the application. He provided background
information on Trillium Corporation, noting he was in attendance to respond to
questions raised.
Ken Wong, 1766 Hayden Lane, Pickering, appeared before the Committee noting his
concerns with respect to the current density, stating traffic in the area is already an
issue. He noted that while he agrees with the concept of Trillium Housing, he felt this
was not an appropriate location. Mr. Wong stated further concerns regarding the area
park being too congested.
Shueb Mejedy, 2478 William Jackson Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee
expressing concerns with the overcrowding of the park, the need for a school in the
area as well as density and parking concerns.
A Pickering resident appeared before the Committee expressing safety concerns with
respect to the current congestion in the area, noting that on street parking made it
dangerous and difficult for children to cross the street to access the park. Further
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concerns were expressed regarding the appropriateness of the location for this
development.
Gamad Hachmi, 1887 Liatris Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee stating
the park is currently overcrowded and that he would like to see a central community
centre where kids can all play together. He noted further concerns with respect to
inconsistencies in the planning process. ·
Pratik Patel, 1709 Kalmar Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, noting
his concerns with respect to densities and property values. He agreed with previous
comments from delegates that the park is currently overcrowded.
Alan Lam, 2627 Garrison Crossing, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating
he had experienced issues with parking shortly after moving into the area, stating the
situation would worsen as development continues. He noted further concerns relating
to a decrease in property values.
Kay Carter, 2410 Earl Grey Avenue, appeared before the Committee questioning the
location for this development, noting a large amount of greenspace on the west side of
Brock Road and whether this location had been a consideration.
A resident appeared before the Committee stating concerns regarding the changes in
the development plans pertaining to density and the potential decrease in property
values.
Mahdi Abdi, 1705 Carousel Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating
parking is the biggest challenge, noting an increase in traffic would only exasperate the
issue.
Ali Shah, 1718 Kalmar Avenue, Pickering resident appeared before the Committee
stating concerns over the lack of visitor parking available in the area. He noted further
concerns with overcrowding in the park, resulting in safety concerns, and the need for a
school in the area.
Joe Smith, Trillium Housing, appeared before the Committee and responded to
questions raised with respect to the mortgage process, registration and criteria, as well
as park access.
Dave Angelakis, Senior Project Manager, R.J. Burnside, appeared before the
Committee and addressed concerns raised relating to traffic and parking. He stated
that through traffic impact studies, it had been determined that the area intersections
had excess capacity to handle additional traffic. He noted that parking on the site goes
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beyond the standard requirements, with the majority of the parking being contained
underground, which would help to alleviate on street parking concerns .. Mr. Angelakis
further noted the current transit route connections, stating there are plans for additional
transit.
A discussion period ensued with Members of the Committee seeking clarification with
respect to the qualification and approval process through Trillium Housing. Clarification
was provided with respect to school sites and how these are determined and developed
by the School Board. Staff also provided background information relating to the
concerns noted regarding the densities for this site.
Members of the Committee posed several questions to staff regarding the possibility of
utilizing the golf course for park overflow parking during off hours and requested staff
provide further background information on the number of individuals who will benefit
from the Trillium Housing program as first time buyers in terms of affordability, as well
as the percentage of units sold in other communities to individuals who did not meet the
thresholds of a regular mortgage program.
(Ill) Part "8" Planning & Development Reports
1. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 01-19
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/18
King Mushroom Investments .
Part of Lot 18, Range 3, ow Parts 1 to 7, Plan 40R-7994
(985 Brock Road)
Bob Martindale, Martindale Planning Services, appeared before the Committee on behalf
of the applicant and stated they were in support of the application.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. .That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/18, submitted by King
Mushroom Investments, to permit "office-associated commercial establishment",
"personal service shop", "printing establishment" and "vehicle repair shop" uses on
lands municipally known as 985 Brock Road be approved, and that the draft
Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 01-19 be
forwarded to Council for enactment.
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Monday, January 7, 2019
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Chair: Councillor Brenner
Carried
2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 01-19
Transfer of Lands to the Region of Durham for Kington Road (Highway 2) Bus Rapid
Transit Project
-Part of Wilanna Avenue, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 1 and 2,
Plan 40R-30190
-Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 489, Pickering, designated as Parts 3 and 4, Plan 40R-
30190
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Part of Wilanna Avenue, Registered Plan 489; Pickering, designated as
Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-30190 and Part of Lot 18, Registered Plan 489,
Pickering, designated as Parts 3 and 4, Plan 40R-30190 be declared surplus to
the needs of the City of Pickering arid be transferred to the Regional Municipal of
Durham for nominal consideration; and
2. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the
necessary actions as indicated in this Report.
(IV) Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Cumming
That the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm.
Carried
Carried
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