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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 17, 2019DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean D. Pickles (arrived at 8:03 pm) Also Present: T. Prevedel K. Bentley P. Bigioni C. Rose S. Cassel N. Surti D. Jacobs M. Kish D. Wylie F. Chau R. McNeil L. Harker - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, City Development and CBO - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor - Chief Planner - City Clerk - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design - Principal Planner, Policy - Principal Planner, Policy - Principal Planner, Development Review - Planner I - Planner I - Deputy Clerk Due to Councillor Pickles being detained on official business at a Durham Region Public Health Meeting, Councillor Ashe assumed the Chair in his absence. 1. Disclosure of Interest There were no disclosures of interest noted. 2. Delegations 2.1 Cameron Richardson, Senior Project Manager, Duffins-Carruthers, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Re: Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan Status Update 1 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles Cameron Richardson, Senior Project Manager, TRCA, appeared before the Committee to provide an update on the Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan. Through the aid of a Power Point presentation, Mr. Richardson outlined the Plan details, including pertinent phases of the Plan. He noted that to date there has been extensive stakeholder and public consultation, and provided an overview of feedback received. 3. Information Reports Councillor Ashe, 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. Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for the Information Reports portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as the order of speakers. 3.1 Information Report No. 09-19 City Initiated Official Plan Amendment: Ecosystem Compensation Proposed Amendment 35 to the Pickering Official Plan File: OPA 19-003/P A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above -noted application. Dean Jacobs, Principal Planner, Policy, appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the Ecosystem Compensation Proposed Amendment 35 to the Pickering Official Plan. Through the aid of a Power Point presentation, he outlined the circumstances that have led to the proposed Official Plan Amendment 35, and the changes proposed in the amendment. No members of the public appeared in opposition to, or in support of this application. 3.2 Information Report No. 10-19 City Initiated Official Plan Amendment: Drinking Water Source Protection — Conformity to the Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, 2 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Plan and Toronto and Region Assessment Report Draft Proposed Amendment 36 to the Pickering Official Plan File: OPA 19-002/P A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above -noted application. Margaret Kish, Principal Planner, Policy, appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the City Initiated Official Plan Amendment, Drinking Water Source Protection. Through the aid of a Power Point presentation, she outlined Draft Amendment 36, the purpose of which is to protect municipal drinking water sources from activities that would pose a threat to water quality and quantity. Ms. Kish noted that municipalities are required to amend their Official Plans to conform to the applicable Source Protection Plan. Through stakeholder consultations, an Informational Revision was drafted for the Pickering Official Plan. Ms. Kish noted that this revision is not appealable by the public due to its application to vulnerable areas. No members of the public appeared in opposition to, or in support of this application. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Staff regarding Pickering residents that are on well water, and whether they are required to do their own water testing. 3.3 Information Report No. 11-19 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/18 Allan Kent Cameron Lot 2 and Part of Block A, Plan 407 (715 Liverpool 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. Rory McNeil, Planner I, appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Allan Kent Cameron. She provided an overview of the application, noting that the applicant is proposing three detached dwellings and to increase the maximum residential density through the City's Bonus Zoning provisions. 3 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles Adam Santos, Evans Planning Inc., appeared before the Committee in support of the application. Mr. Santos noted that the application provides a modest form of intensification, and that the applicant intends to use the City's Bonus Zoning Policy to permit three, rather than two dwellings. Carol Cometa, 1325 Foxglove Avenue, appeared before the Committee expressing concerns regarding the proposed increase in density in the Application noting the area was already condensed. Ms. Cometa stated that she would prefer the development be two dwellings instead of three. A discussion period ensued with Members of Council questioning whether other designs for the style of homes had been explored. Further discussion ensued with Staff being requested to refer to the Liverpool Road Waterfront Node Development Guidelines to clarify the intent of the "nautical village theme" and to consider the compatibility of the development with the surrounding residential neighbourhood. 3.4 Information Report No. 12-19 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/19 Joshani Homes Ltd. Part Lot 72, Plan 418; and now Part 2, 40R-30097 (southerly end of Dunn Crescent) A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above -noted application. Felix Chau, Planner I, appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application from Joshani Homes. He noted that the proposal is to permit infill residential development and that Dunn Crescent is proposed to be extended into a cul de sac. Rick Bruynson, Joshani Homes Ltd., appeared before the Committee to provide additional details on this Application. Mr. Bruynson noted that the initial Application was for detached dwellings, but that the City initiated a requirement for a cul de sac, resulting in the dwellings needing to be altered to semi-detached. Paula MacDonald, 379 Rosebank Road, appeared before the Committee expressing concerns regarding the creation of a multidimensional residential neighbourhood, the loss of housing values in her neighbourhood with the addition of semi-detached dwellings, and the potential increase in traffic. She also noted that there is a creek on the property, and expressed 4 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles further concerns about flooding on her property once the property is developed. Maria Ciccone, 371 Rosebank Road, appeared before the Committee expressing concerns regarding the potential for flooding on her property once the property is developed and raised questions about the maximum waterflow that could be handled by the existing culverts. She expressed further concerns regarding future construction of patios and paving on the newly developed properties and the contributions these changes would make to flooding. Diane Seeley, 597 Nomad Road, appeared before the Committee expressing concerns regarding the proposed high density dwellings and the impacts of reduced sunlight in her yard. She also noted concerns about the potential for flooding and that the proposed development is too close to the CN Railway buffer zone. Ms. Seeley further stated that with the tight turn circle being proposed, there would be limited space for parking and questioned whether emergency vehicles could access the homes. At the request of the Committee, Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, outlined the applicant's responsibilities for storm water management and drainage in light of the flooding concerns expressed by residents. Ryan Rowland, 599 Kimton Court, appeared before the Committee to express his concerns regarding the semi-detached dwellings proposed, noting that the one semi-detached dwelling currently in the neighbourhood is not well-maintained. He also expressed concerns relating to loss of trees, increased traffic, emergency vehicle access to the cul de sac, and concerns with how the current infrastructure will fare with the new development. Mr. Rowland further noted that this development would encourage basement rentals. Stephanie Huffe, 593 Kimton Court, appeared before the Committee to express her concerns with the application, noting that semi-detached dwellings are not compatible with the current neighbourhood. Irene Moult, 838 Sheppard Avenue, appeared before the Committee to question whether the cul de sac is necessary or if there could be modifications made to the Application to revert back to single detached dwellings. Rick Bruynson, Joshani Homes Ltd., appeared before the Committee to clarify concerns raised by residents. He noted that there are currently semi - 5 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles detached dwellings in the neighbourhood, but that they are connected underground and are therefore not visibly linked above grade and that the requested zoning was in keeping with the existing zoning in the neighbourhood. He stated that his client has allowed drainage from the properties to the north on the subject lands and that Metrolinx had reduced their setback requirements to the CN Railway. Mr. Bruynson concluded that the proposed development contains lower densities than what is permissible and that comments regarding basement rentals are speculative at this point. Discussion ensued with Members of Council requesting Staff to review concerns raised by residents including but not limited to drainage, parking, tree preservation, adequacy of setback and the turn circle as well as fit with the existing neighbourhood and requested these matters be addressed in the recommendation report that would come back to the Committee. It was also noted that the one semi-detached dwelling in the neighbourhood should not be used as a precedent for future development in this area. Councillor Pickles arrived at the meeting at 8:03 p.m. and assumed the Chair for Item 4.1 and the remainder of the meeting. 4. Planning & Development Reports 4.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 16-19 Proposed Telecommunication Tower Shared Network Canada Part of Lot 14, Concession 9, Now Parts 2 to 4, Plan 40R-20211 (2170 Ninth Concession Road) Installation #66 Domenic Claros, Shared Network Canada, appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the Proposed Telecommunication Tower Installation. He noted that the tower is proposed to provide increased coverage in the area. A question and answer period ensued regarding the potential for alternative tower designs, and whether there would be multiple carriers on the tower and how this process works. A resident, 502 Sideline 14, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the proposed telecommunication tower. He noted that the recommendation from City Staff to object the proposal was in keeping with City Protocols and that the protocols should be followed. He raised further 6 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles concerns regarding the negative visual impact of such a tower, and that Shared Network Canada is in the business of building towers, not delivering cellular services. Doug Cummings, 4750 Sideline 12, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the Claremont Union Cemetery in support of the proposed installation of the telecommunication tower. Mr. Cummings noted that the cell tower will improve reception in the area, and that the proposed Claremont Cemetery site is the best option as the revenue generated by the tower will help fund cemetery operations. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt That Shared Network Canada be advised that the City Council objects to the proposal for a 46.0 metre high tri -pole lattice style telecommunications tower located at 2170 Ninth Concession Road, based on the design and location of the proposal. Note: The disposition of this matter was determined through the referral motion below Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Report PLN 16-19 be referred back to Staff for further review and discussions regarding the City's protocols pertaining to telecommunications towers. 4.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 17-19 Official Plan Amendment OPA 18-004/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/18 Trillium Housing Oak Non -Profit Corporation Part of Lot 18, Concession 3, Part 1, 40R-29457 (Southeast Corner of William Jackson Drive and Earl Grey Avenue) Recommendation: 7 Carried DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-004/P, submitted by Trillium Housing Oak Non -Profit Corporation, to re -designate the lands located on the southeast corner of William Jackson Drive and Earl Grey Avenue from "Urban Residential Areas — Medium Density Areas" to "Urban Residential Areas — High Density Areas" to allow a maximum site density of 161 units per net hectare in order to facilitate a residential condominium development consisting of 264 stacked units, be approved, and that the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 37 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 17-19 be forwarded to Council for enactment; 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/18, submitted by Trillium Housing Oak Non -Profit Corporation, to facilitate a residential condominium development consisting of 264 stacked units on lands located on the southeast corner of William Jackson Drive and Earl Grey Avenue, be endorsed subject to the provisions contained in Appendix II to Report PLN 17-19, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law Amendment to Council for enactment; 3. That Informational Revision 25 to the Pickering Official Plan Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Map 25 to delete the symbol for a "Proposed Separate Elementary School", as set out in Appendix III, be approved; and, 4. That the changes to the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Development Guideline Figure A — Tertiary Plan, as shown on Appendix IV to Report PLN 17-19, to delete the "Future Elementary School", be approved. Carried 4.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 18-19 Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Work Program Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, noted that this Review would include a new web -friendly by-law which will remove outdated terminology. A brief question and answer period ensued regarding other studies currently underway and how these will impact the Review. Staff confirmed 8 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 17, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles that the intent was that the current studies underway would inform the Review. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Butt 1. That Council endorse the Work Program for Pickering's Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review and authorize staff to proceed as outlined in Appendix I to Report PLN 18-19; and, 2. That Council authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposal to retain external planning consultants to assist with the completion of Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review as outlined in Appendix II to Report PLN 18-19, and report back to Council on the hiring recommendation. 5. Other Business There was no other business. 6. Adjournment Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm. 9 Carried Carried