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Planning & Development
Committee Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2020
Council Chambers — 7:00 pm
Chair: Councillor Brenner
Present:
Councillors:
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Absent:
Mayor David Ryan
K. Ashe
Also Present:
T. Prevedel
M. Carpino
P. Bigioni
C. Rose
S. Cassel
R. Pym
L. Harker
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Director, Community Services & Deputy CAO
- Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
- (Acting) Director, City Development & Chief Building Official
- City Clerk
- Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives
- Deputy Clerk
1. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
2. Statutory Public Meetings
Councillor Brenner, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Public
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, (Acting) Director, City Development & Chief Building Official, appeared
before the Committee to act as facilitator for the Statutory Public Meeting portion of the
meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as the order of speakers.
2.1 Information Report No. 04-20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2015-03 (R)
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Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/15 (R)
Seaton TFPM Inc.
Part Lots 17 to 19, Concession 4, Part Lots 17 to 21, Concession 5
Seaton Community
A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above -noted application.
Ross Pym, Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives, appeared before the Committee
to provide an overview of the Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2015-03
(R), and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/15 (R). Through the aid of a
PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Pym outlined the subject lands, noting that this will
be one of the larger subdivisions in the City of Pickering. He noted that most of the
surrounding lands are owned by the Province of Ontario and are natural heritage
lands, and that the subdivision is a "complete neighbourhood", composed of a
wide variety of land uses. He outlined details of the draft plan of subdivision, the
policy framework, and the planning and development comments received.
Constance Ratelle, Korsiak Urban Planning, representing Seaton TFPM,
appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant, stating she was in
attendance to respond to any questions raised, and looked forward to continuing
to work with the City on the application.
No members of the public appeared in support of or opposition to this application.
A discussion period ensued with Members of Council raising questions pertaining
to:
• the proposed locations of the 3 stormwater management ponds and if the
locations are influenced by drainage points on the lands, with Staff noting
that low spots require these ponds so as to not impact the integrity of the
development;
• whether the City was reviewing other options related to stormwater
management;
• anticipated timelines for this development;
• the City's notification process, and the number of residents notified of this
application;
• whether there is a planned expansion for Brock Road from a 2 lane
highway to 4 lanes, and if this expansion would require the extension of
water and sewer;
• the anticipated population of the development;
• ingress and egress of the development;
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• proposed greenspace for the development and if there will be sufficient
neighbourhood parks and related amenities; and,
• the Provincial Policy Statement that will be taking effect in May 2020, and
whether the City would be working with the applicant to ensure conformity
with the guidelines.
3. Delegations
There were no delegations.
4. Planning & Development Reports
4.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 04-20
The Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan:
Environment and Greenlands System Discussion Paper, September 2019
Brief discussion ensued regarding the Waterfront Places, with Staff noting that
although the Regional Official Plan speaks to intensification at the waterfront, the
City has authority to determine where intensification occurs.
Questions were raised regarding the Greenbelt and the Oak Ridges Moraine, with
Members of Council requesting clarification from Staff if there are distinct policies
that apply to each area, or whether they have been merged.
Staff were requested to review the Region's land use policies in terms of federally
regulated restricted land use areas, noting that the Regional policies are silent on
this matter, and further requested that Staff address this matter when the report
comes back to Council on March 23, 2020.
Recommendation:
Moved by Councillor McLean
Seconded by Councillor Butt
1. a) That the goals for the Environment and Greenlands System in the
current Regional Official Plan are still relevant and appropriate;
b) That the policy framework where the natural environment and
agricultural lands intersect be clarified; and,
c) That the Regional Official Plan incorporate a climate change lens
recognizing the impact climate change may have on the natural
environment and infrastructure;
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2. a) That policies be introduced in the Regional Official Plan that
promote greater collaboration with conservation authorities
respecting the investigation and implementation of mechanisms for
the control of invasive species and pests throughout the Region;
and,
b) That policies be introduced in the Regional Official Plan that
promote education programs that help to create an awareness of
invasive species and pests present in the Region;
3. That policies that address the matter of excess soil/soil conservation be
included in the Regional Official Plan in order that existing drainage
patterns are maintained, sedimentation and erosion is mitigated,
disturbance of landform characteristics are minimized, groundwater,
watercourses and natural heritage features are protected, infrastructure is
safeguarded, quality of soils is tested to ensure that human health and the
environment is protected, and the impact of fill hauling on residents is
mitigated;
4. That, if the Region adds policies in its Official Plan to restrict or limit the
land application of septage (which is waste material removed from portable
toilets, sewage holding tanks and septic systems), it is not clear what
mechanism the Region would have to enforce such policies;
5. That policies regarding ecosystem compensation and valuation be included
in the Regional Official Plan in order to address the socio-economic
benefits and loss associated with natural heritage and hydrologic features
and their functions due to development impacts;
6. a) That the Region consider requesting the Province to make
resources available to Indigenous Peoples to facilitate the sharing
of Traditional Ecological Knowledge; and,
b) That the Region, through a coordinated consultation with the
Indigenous communities within the Region, endeavour to provide
guidance to local area municipalities in terms of who, and how,
these communities can appropriately be consulted;
7. a) That, in the future, the Region provide financial support for the
LEAF program (backyard tree planting program), and others as
appropriate; and,
b) That the Region continue and expand its support for environmental
stewardship through financial resource contributions, and by
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including policy in the Regional Official Plan that encourages
participation with local area municipalities, conservation authorities
and others as appropriate;
8. That the Region continue to use the "Major Open Space" designation on
non -prime agricultural lands, in the new Regional Official Plan;
9. a) That, since each "Waterfront Places" location within Durham is
unique, the designation and delineation of Waterfront Places be
dealt with as a local planning matter, similar to the approach for
Local Centres; and,
b) That the Waterfront Places symbols be removed from the Regional
Official Plan, and that local municipalities be provided with greater
discretion regarding the identification of areas for growth, and the
distribution and density of development within their municipalities;
10. a) That an Open Space Linkages designation continue to be identified
in the Regional Official Plan for the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor in
Pickering, as it represents an east -west corridor for flora and fauna,
as well as the location for trails for the movement of people;
b) That the Region include policies that address the preparation of a
"Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor Management Plan" and establishes
funding for ongoing maintenance and restoration of the Rouge-
Duffins Wildlife Corridor in the Regional Official Plan; and,
c) That the Waterfront Link north of the Pickering Nuclear Generating
Station continue to be identified in the Regional Official Plan in
recognition of its importance as an east -west corridor for flora and
fauna, as well as for the movement of people;
11. a) That policies be included in the Regional Official Plan that establish
separate tree canopy targets for urban and rural areas, following the
identification of the current baseline; and,
b) That the implementation of Regional Road tree planting be
assumed by the Region to demonstrate their partnership in
improving the tree canopy;
12. That if the Region decides to include targets for other natural heritage and
hydrologic features in addition to woodlands in the Regional Official Plan,
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they consult with the conservation authorities and other appropriate
experts;
13. That the Region leave it to the local area municipalities to include the more
detailed policies prescribing minimum vegetation protection zones in their
official plans;
14. a) That the Region adopt an "overlay" approach to identifying where
key natural heritage and key hydrologic features form a component
of the Natural Heritage System at the regional level;
b) That appropriate policy language be included to allow for
adjustments to the overlay where it is deemed appropriate by lower -
tier municipalities in consultation with their conservation authorities
through various means, such as site specific environmental impact
studies, without the need for amendments to the Regional Official
Plan; and,
c) That the Region have an upper -tier level Natural Heritage System
that primarily reflects the Provincial Natural Heritage System, and
encourage area municipalities to maintain their own established
natural heritage systems;
15. a) That, in considering policies and/or mapping related to wildland fire
hazards, the Region identify areas of potential for hazardous forest
types for wildland fire as a screening tool to inform development
decisions, as well as for awareness and education; and,
b) That the Region consider including wildland fire hazard policies in
the Regional Official Plan in order to apply a consistent approach to
mitigation as well as appropriate mitigation measures;
16. That the Region keep the current policies in the Regional Official Plan that
provide guidance on the conveyance of land for natural heritage
conservation as they adequately address the matter;
17. That the Region consider implementing policies that provide additional
detail regarding the requirements for an Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
that include, but are not limited to, the requirement that an EIS describe:
• the mitigation, improvement and restoration measures to be used to
address the environmental conditions to ensure that the proposed
development or site alteration will have no adverse impacts on the
natural heritage system or its related ecological functions;
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• the location and extent of the environmental features and functions
that should be preserved; and,
• the recommendations for appropriate buffers between the area of
development or site alteration;
18. That the Region consider enhancing its definition of "sensitive uses" and
including more detailed assessment information within the Regional Official
Plan;
19. a) That the Region recognize the following additional sectors as being
impacted by climate change: fisheries; finance and insurance;
infrastructure; mental health; vulnerable populations; organizational
risk management and emergency preparedness; summer
recreation; and urban tree canopy health;
b) That the Region understand that the City's vision for climate change
and adaptation for Durham is a holistic approach based on a
framework for sustainability, wherein policies about climate change
should address the following objectives: healthy environment;
healthy economy; healthy society; responsible development; and
responsible consumption;
c) That the Region consider implementing policies that address the
changing climate and methods, techniques and best practices for
adaptation, mitigation and resiliency in the Regional Official Plan;
d) That the Region introduce a policy in the Regional Official Plan
identifying the advocacy role that it can play in adapting to climate
change in collaboration with all levels of government and a wide
variety of stakeholders; and,
e) That the Region recognize the Rouge National Urban Park and its
management objectives in the Regional Official Plan.
5. Other Business
There were no items of other business.
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6. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 pm.
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