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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 4, 2019-·C~of- P1 l(ERJ Present: Councillors: K.Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean D. Pickles Absent:· Mayor Ryan -City Business Also Present: Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 4, 2019 7:00 pm -Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Cumming K. Bentley P. Bigioni C. Rose S. Cassel N. Surti -Director, City Development and Chief Building Officer -Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor -Chief Planner -City Clerk -Manager, Development Review & Urban Design C. Morrison L. Roberts -Planner II -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 persbn 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. 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 Pl Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 4, 2019 7:00 pm -Council Chambers Chair: Counciltor Cumming 1. Information Report No. 02-19 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/18 City Initiated: Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. N. Surti appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the City initiated proposed zoning by-law amendment for Rotary Frenchman's Bay West Park. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, he outlined the lands affected by the proposed amendment, noting they are currently owned by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) with the exception of five residential properties. He stated that these · five properties would be deemed as legal non-conforming with the adoption of the by- law, and that the current residential use would continue, but would require a minor variance application through the Committee of Adjustment should the owners wish to enlarge the _existing building. Deborah Soulier, 913 Sunrise Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee expressing concerns with respect to the inclusion of the residential properties within the zoning by-law amendment. She stated that it would be very restrictive to go through the minor variance process in order to make any changes to enlarge the footprint of their house, noting there is no guarantee that they would receive approval. She noted this would impact the resale value of their homes and reduce their marketability. She expressed further concerns with respect to the possibility of expropriation and sought clarification on whether this could occur. In closing, Ms. Soulier respectfully requested that the residential properties be exempt from the proposed zoning amendment by-law. Ganesh Mani, 584 Park Crescent, Pickering, appeared before the Committee and expressed conceq1s with the properties being included within the zoning by-law amendment and requested that they be exempt from the re-zoning. He questioned how this would affect him in the future should they wish to increase the size of their home. Jean Veronneau, 1024 Lytton Court, Pickering, appeared before the Committee seeking clarification on the zone requirements and minimum lot areas, and how this would affect waterfront activities and the continuation of the Pickering Canoe Club. He stated they are currently in the process of building a boat storage facility and questioned how the proposed zoning requirements would affect the size of the structure. A discussion period ensued with Members expressing concerns over the restrictions being placed on the residential properties, noting this was intended to protect the park, not negatively impact residential properties. Members questioned the long term intent 2 -Cd:;6f-- p](KER1 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 4, 2019 7:00 pm -Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Cumming of the proposed re-zoning and whether staff had considered excluding these properties when drafting the by-law. Staff were requested to reach out to TRCA to inquire whether they have an interest in purchasing the lands. 2. Information Report No. 03-19 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/18 Highmark (Pickering) Inc. Lots 1, 2 & 43, Plan 316 and Part of Lot 20,. Concessfon 1 (1640 Kingston Road and 1964 Guild 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. C. Morrison appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the application as submitted by Highmark (Pickering) Inc. to permit a high-density condominium development. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, he outlined the location noting that the applicant also owns property located to the north which is intended for future development. The applicant is proposing the amendments in order to facilitate two apartment buildings having heights of 12 and 8 storeys containing a total of 236 units and 64 back-to-back stacked townhouse units in Block 1 with vehicular access from the west side of Guild Road. He noted Block 2 is subject to an easement in favour of Hydro One and would be rezoned to an appropriate open space zone category to permit recreation uses. Mike Pettigrew, Biglieri G~oup, 20 Leslie Street, Toronto, appeared on behalf of the applicant, noting they would be considering all public comments, and stating he was in attendance to respond to any questions or concerns raised. Dorothy Cullen, 1966 Guild Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee stating her opposition to the proposed increase in density, stating it was not representative of the community. She stated that surrounding properties are approximately a quarter of an acre with small homes which will be dwarfed with the proposed high density. Alan Jeffs, 1995 Royal Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee expressing his concerns with the proposed density and ensuing traffic issues, noting that additional traffic would be utlilizing Guild Road. He stated the intensification of this proposed development is exce~sive and questioned whether this would set a precedent for future developments. He further noted that the hydro corridor was not a suitable location for a park. 3 --C~of-- p](l(ER] " Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 4, 2019 7:00 pm -Council Chambers Chair: ·Councillor Cumming A discussion period ensued with Members of Committee seeking clarification from staff regarding shadowing studies, parking provisions as well as plans respecting park dedication. Further questions were raised regarding density limits, how the intensification would relate throughout the City, the elevation of the townhomes as well as opportunities to include design for accessibility. Members noted traffic concerns . and requested that staff pursue discussions with the Region of Durham to determine whether it was possible to provide access from Kingston Road and to look at the pros and cons of adding signalization at Guild Road. ' (Ill) Other Business There. were no items of other business brought forward. (IV) Adjournment Moved by Councillor McLean _Seconded by Councillor Butt That the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm. 4 Carried