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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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 -
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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Carried
Carried