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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 14, 2020 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 1 Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: D. Pickles Also Present: M. Carpino - Interim Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor C. Rose - Chief Planner N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design D. Jacobs - Manager, Policy & Geomatics M. Kish - Principal Planner, Policy S. Cassel - City Clerk R. Perera - (Acting) Committee Coordinator K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean 1. Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present, and noted that Mayor Ryan was participating electronically in accordance with By-law 7771/20. 2. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Delegations 3.1 Paul W hite, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association Re: Report PLN 18-20 Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods Study - Planning Recommendations Report (Phase 3 Report) Paul White, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association, joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection to state that the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association was content with the findings of Report PLN 18-20. Mr. White noted that the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association had been Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 2 involved in the public consultation process since the start of the project and that going forward, they would like to see the implementation of a tree protection by- law in Fairport Beach as new development within the area had removed mature trees. Mr. White stated that he had presented City of Toronto’s tree protection by- law to Council in 2017 and the same criteria could be used in the City of Pickering. He raised further concerns regarding the lack of regulations in place to prevent large infill homeowners from widening their driveways into their front yards and back yards impacting water runoff, noting that some streets in the area are lacking stormwater sewers. Mr. White thanked Council and SGL Planning & Design Inc. for the work done through this study noting that a policy or a by-law is required to regulate builders from the very beginning of a project, and requested that the City create a policy to ensure that Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) protect the waterfront lands and that the public be notified of any decisions regarding development within the waterfront area. Mr. White concluded his delegation by encouraging the City to proceed with the findings of the Study to improve the lives of the residents. 3.2 Dom Claros Shared Network Canada Re: Report PLN 14-20 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 Dom Claros, Shared Network Canada, joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection and stated that since the August 10, 2020 Planning and Development Committee Meeting, he had submitted correspondence to Council to provide additional information regarding the proposed Telecommunication Tower Installation #66. Mr. Claros noted that a coverage gap in Claremont had been discovered stating that the outdoor coverage was optimal, and while inside coverage had not been assessed, it is assumed it is significantly below optimal. Mr. Claros stated that the submitted plots created readings based on the equipment that would be used on the proposed tower and found that the proposed tower would result in greater coverage in Claremont, especially within east Claremont. Mr. Claros further stated that the proposal intends to minimize impacts on the esthetics of the property and that the proposal does not intend to remove any trees or shrubbery, noting that the top layer of grass would be removed and replaced with fill to match the current grade. Mr. Claros concluded his delegation by stating that he is available to answer any questions from the Committee pertaining to the proposed application. Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 3 A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Dom Claros regarding:  the number of kilometers the proposed tower would cover in Claremont and the percentage of Claremont that would benefit from the tower;  whether the proposed tower could be replaced with a tower that resembles a pine tree;  the maximum height of the proposed tower;  whether another area in Claremont had been considered for the location of the proposed tower;  whether the mobile traffic on Brock road would be the highest percentage of users that would benefit from the proposed tower;  whether Rogers would provide any discounts on mobile data plans for Claremont clients;  whether Shared Network Canada had purchased the lands where the proposed tower would be built or if it is under a lease agreement; and,  whether Bell or other service providers would use the proposed tower or if the services would be provided through network share agreements. 3.3 Nigel O’Neill Pinnacal Custom Homes Re: Report PLN 18-20 Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods Study - Planning Recommendations Report (Phase 3 Report) Nigel O’Neill, Pinnacal Custom Homes, joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection to raise concerns regarding the Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods Study. Mr. O’Neil stated that Pinnacal Custom Homes had acquired lands in the Rougemount community, and are currently preparing a draft plan for submission to the City. He noted that he had not received any notification of the Study and that he had submitted a letter to City staff outlining their concerns. Mr. O’Neill stated that he had purchased the lands in Rougemount based on the existing R4 zoning and the intent of the draft plan was to build new dwellings in keeping with the existing homes in the area. He noted that the Study would affect maximum building height, dwelling depth, lot coverage, minimum and maximum front yard setbacks, and minimum interior side yard setbacks for lots with abutting existing yards, stating that this would be a major concern as his draft plan contains two lots at the south end of the future cul-de- sac which would abut the side yards. He stated that while he understands the concerns of the other parties, there are mechanisms in place to address these concerns using a case by case approach, noting that he had purchased and paid the taxes for the lands based on the existing R4 zoning. Mr. O’Neil concluded his Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 4 delegation by requesting that the future extension of Pike Road be exempted and that the current R4 zoning be retained. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Nigel O’Neill regarding whether Mr. O’Neil was a resident of Pickering and whether he had seen any of the various forms of public advertising the City had conducted over the past two years in regards to the Study. 3.4 Ryan Guetter Re: Report PLN 17-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-002/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/18 Metropia (Notion Road) Development Inc. Part of Lot 17, Concession 1, Now Part Lots 1, 2, and 3, 40R-11413 (1865 Pickering Parkway) Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting, joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection and noted that the applications had been analyzed and reviewed by Staff, stating that the Report outlines the nature of the changes which have occurred over the years. Mr. Guetter concluded his delegation by stating his support for the recommendations outlined in Report PLN 17 -20 and that he was available to answer any questions from the Committee. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Ryan Guetter regarding:  whether the north/south road that was in the original application was also in the current application; and,  whether there would be vehicular access provided to the commercial developments to the south of the lands. 4. Planning & Development Reports 4.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 18-20 Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods Study - Planning Recommendations Report (Phase 3 Report) Staff/Consultant Delegation David Riley, Principal, SGL Planning & Design Inc. on Report PLN 28 -20. David Riley, Principal, SGL Planning & Design Inc. joined the hybrid electronic meeting via audio connection to provide a brief overview of the Study and the Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 5 recommendations outlined in Report PLN 28-20. Mr. Riley noted that the purpose of the Study was to identify and improve some of the City’s various planning tools to address compatibility issues related to the development of infill and replacement housing within the City’s established neighbourhoods. He stated that phase one of the Study focused on learning and understanding the key elements of neighbourhood character within Pickering’s established neighbourhoods and identifying existing compatibility issues, noting that the public was engaged during phase one of the Study. Mr. Riley noted that phase two identified options, ultimately forming a preferred strategy which outlined the preferred tools to address the compatibility issues that were identified by the public through an open house and an interactive online survey. He advised that phase 3 created a set of draft recommendations for various planning tools which were based on the feedback received from the public. Mr. Riley provided a brief overview of the recommendations outlined in the Report noting the creation of new definitions and new policies made to the City’s Official Plan, new definitions made to the City’s zoning by-law, inclusion of a tree protection by-law, tree protection measures, a driveway expansion by-law, and a set of urban design guidelines. Mr. Riley concluded his delegation by stating that he is available for any questions from the Committee pertaining to Report PLN 28-20. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and David Riley regarding:  whether SGL planning & Design Inc. had conducted similar studies for other municipalities;  whether the level of participation from the City of Pickering on this study was considered a good representation; and,  whether landowners in the defined areas in the Study were given notification of the Study. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding the process of the outreach to the landowners throughout the Study and whether Staff had received feedback from builders and developers. Kyle Bentley, Director, City Development & CBO, advised that each phase of the Study was posted on the City’s website, in the newspaper, and that Councillors were also consulted to obtain further connections to provide notification to residents and stakeholders, noting that feedback was also received from local builders and developers. Further discussion ensued regarding:  the important work done by Staff and the City’s consultant pertaining to the Study; Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 6  tools identified in the Study to allow Committee of Adjustment, Council, and Staff to make clear decisions regarding planning applications;  protecting the integrity and character of Pickering’s established neighbourhoods;  the importance of limiting the widening of driveways to protect the greenery in neighbourhoods;  the importance of protecting mature trees; and,  the ability to require the use of permeable materials, as opposed to hard surfaces, to assist with water runoff when residents expand their driveways. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt 1. That the Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods, Planning Recommendations Report, prepared by SGL Planning & Design Inc., dated August 2020, as contained in Attachment #1 to Report 18 -20, be endorsed; 2. That, in accordance with the recommendations in the Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods, Planning Recommendations Report, prepared by SGL Planning & Design Inc., dated August 2020, City staff; a) be authorized to initiate the recommended Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment processes; b) be authorized to undertake the necessary steps to implement the recommended by-law to restrict the width of driveways in the public right-of-way; and, c) be directed to investigate the implementation of a by-law for the protection of trees on private property and report back to Council in mid 2021. 3. That Council adopt the Urban Design Guidelines for Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhood Precincts contained in Appendix B of the Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods, Planning Recommendations Report, prepared by SGL Planning & Design Inc., dated August 2020. Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 7 Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 4.2 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 14-20 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 Report PLN 14-20 was deferred at the August 10, 2020 Planning & Development Committee meeting. Discussion and a question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding:  the merits of referring the report back to Staff to explore other available options or whether the report could be deferred to a future meeting;  the increased demand on internet services especially due to COVID-19;  whether there were any other cell tower applications submitted to the City;  the history surrounding this proposed tower and the length of time since the original application had been submitted and assessed;  the percentage of Claremont that is currently living in a blackout zone;  the ability to provide a visual map indicating the coverage area of the proposed tower;  whether other inquiries had been made to the City Development Department regarding another type of tower to service Claremont;  the process followed to review cell tower applications and the associated obligations on the City in this regard;  whether multiple cell towers could be located in the same radius area without disrupting the service of one another;  the need to maximize tower coverage to as much of the population of Claremont possible;  the ability for residents to follow up with Industry Canada regarding any health and safety concerns pertaining to the proposed tower noting its Federal jurisdiction;  whether the proposed tower would be a 5G tower; and,  whether a 4G tower would have the same radius as a 5G tower. Staff were requested to provide Members of the Committee with a memo, prior to the Council Meeting on September 28, 2020, to address the various questions raised including a visual map to outline the radius of the 2.5 km coverage to Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 8 demonstrate the percentage of the Claremont community that would benef it. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Shared Network Canada be advised that City Council does not object to the proposal for a 45.0 metre high tapered self -supported style telecommunication tower located at 2170 Ninth Concession Road, based on the design and location of the revised proposal. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes Councillor Ashe Councillor Cumming Councillor McLean Mayor Ryan No Councillor Brenner Councillor Butt Councillor Pickles 4.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 16-20 The Draft Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan 2020–2030 Prepared by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - City of Pickering Recommendations to the Draft Watershed Plan Brief discussion ensued with Members noting that Report PLN 16-20 would clarify a lot of the miscommunication pertaining to the Draft Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan 2020–2030. Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Brenner Recommendation: 1. That the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) be requested to revise the Draft Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan (CCWP), as follows: (a) Providing greater clarity about the “77%” figure identified as the potential increase in downstream peak flows under the hypothetical land use Scenario 3 modelling analysis including: explaining that it is a “worst case” scenario and why; identifying the rainfall and storm duration parameters for a Hurricane Hazel type event; and relating the modelled increases in peak flows to the proposed management Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 9 recommendations; (b) Revising Management Recommendation 3.1.1 respecting the protection, expansion and restoration of the Natural Heritage System (NHS) in the watershed, to reflect discussion in the introductory text that precedes Table 8: NHS Management Recommendations, to al low consideration of alternative configurations, size and composition for an enhanced NHS to that identified on Map 2 of the Draft CCWP; and, (c) Adding a new Management Recommendation 1.3.6 stating that TRCA continues to support and enhance the existing flood model by increasing the number of rainfall monitoring stations and stream flow gauges on all tributaries including the most minor. 2. That a copy of this Report and Council’s resolution be forwarded to the TRCA, the Region of Durham and the Town of Ajax. Carried 4.4 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 17-20 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-002/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/18 Metropia (Notion Road) Development Inc. Part of Lot 17, Concession 1, Now Part Lots 1, 2, and 3, 40R-11413 (1865 Pickering Parkway) Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Cumming A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding:  whether Marshcourt Drive would be closed during construction or whether traffic would be diverted;  impacts to transit routes during construction;  the need to have a Construction Management Plan to address regular cleaning of the roads and dust concerns;  the amount of greenspace area at the east end of the development and whether it could be used as an activity area with a request to Staff to follow up in this regard with TRCA. Recommendation: Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 14, 2020 Hybrid Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 10 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Cumming 1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-002/P, submitted by Metropia (Notion Road) Development Inc., to reduce the minimum net residential density from 80 units per net hectare to 58 units per net hectare for the lands located on the south side of Pickering Parkway west of Notion Road, and to re-designate the easterly portions of the subject lands and the lands (1805 Pickering Parkway) immediately to the south, currently owned by Pickering Ridge Lands Inc. Trustee, from “Mixed Use Areas – Specialty Retailing Node” to “Open Space System – Natural Areas” to allow a residential condominium development to be approved, and that the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 39 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 17-20 be forwarded to Council for enactment; and, 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/18, submitted by Metropia (Notion Road) Development Inc., to facilitate a residential condominium development consisting of 130 townhouse units on lands located on the south side of Pickering Parkway west of Notion Road, be endorsed subject to the provisions contained in Appendix II to Report PLN 17-20, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment. Carried 5. Other Business There was no other business. 6. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor Cumming That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.