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Committee Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2021
Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Cumming
Present:
Mayor David Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
S. Butt
I. Cumming
B. McLean
D. Pickles – arrived at 7:02 pm
Also Present:
M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer
K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
F. Jadoon - Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
S. Cassel - City Clerk
C. Rose - Chief Planner
N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design
C. Blumenberg - Deputy Clerk
T. Bal - Planner ll
E. Martelluzzi - Planner ll – Heritage
C. Morrison - Planner ll
R. Perera - Committee Coordinator
1. Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present, save and except
Councillor Pickles, and that all Members present were participating electronically in
accordance with By-law 7771/20.
Councillor Pickles joined the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Statutory Public Meetings
Councillor Cumming, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Public
Meeting under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and also
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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 Statutory Public Meeting portion of the meeting, explaining t he process for discussion
purposes as well as the order of speakers.
3.1 Information Report No. 04-21
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 20-007/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 12/20
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 18T-99011(R20)
Centreville Homes (Pickering) Inc.
Part of Lots 28 to 30, Plan 350, Now Parts 1 to 6 40R-20403
(313 Toynevale Road)
A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
Tanjot Bal, Planner II, provided the Committee with an overview of Official Plan
Amendment Application OPA 20-007/P, Zoning By-law Amendment Application A
12/20, and Draft Plan of Subdivision Application 18T-99011(R20). Through the aid
of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Bal outlined the subject lands, the previously
approved draft plan, the revised proposals, and the planning policy framework,
noting that the applications propose to construct 14 residential lots for detached
dwelling fronting a new public road extending south from Toynevale Road
terminating in a cul-de-sac. Ms. Bal outlined the comments received for further
review and consideration, and the next steps in the applications.
Adam Layton, Partner, Evans Planning Inc., joined the electronic meeting via
audio connection to present an overview of the applications on behalf of the
applicant, Centreville Homes (Pickering) Inc. Through the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, Mr. Layton outlined the subject property, conceptual site plans,
previously approved draft plan of subdivision, and the proposed draft plan of
subdivision.
Dana Saccoccio, 417 Woodgrange Avenue¸ joined the electronic meeting via
audio connection and noted her objection to the proposed development and
outlined several statements in the Planning Justification Report prepared by
Evans Planning Inc., adding that the statements were contradictory to the City’s
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Infill and Replacement
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Housing in Established Neighbourhoods. Ms. Saccoccio noted that the proposed
development was not in an effort towards an efficient use of land and affordable
housing, adding that the applicant would economically benefit should the
amendments be granted. Through the aid of drawings, Ms.Saccoccio compared
the proposal to an individual Rosebank property within the established
neighbourhood precinct. She concluded her delegation by noting that it is not
justifiable for the City to grant such significant variances to developers while
proposing to limit allowable lot coverage for individual property owners in
Rosebank and other neighbourhoods in Pickering.
Tony Harold, 1023 Lytton Court, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection and provided an overview of the proposed development adding that
there are two options that are projected to deliver the same or greater profit, while
maintaining the 15.24 metre minimum lot requirement for the South Rosebank
neighbourhood. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Harold advised
that the first option would be to require the applicant to purchase approximately 8
metres by 25 metres of land on the w est side of proposed Street A and remove
one house from the east side of proposed Street A, which would then enable the
proposed houses to be spaced out and achieve the 15.24 metre minimum lot
coverage. He further added that the second option would be to remove two
houses from the proposal, one on the east side and one on the west side of
proposed street A, which would then enable the proposed houses to be spaced
out and achieve the 15.24 metre minimum lot coverage resulting in larger houses
that could include in-law suites. Mr. Harold referred to the Oak Hill Developments
Ltd. and the White Pine General Contractors Ltd. planning applications noting that
these applications had reduced the number of houses noted in their original
submissions and that Centreville Homes should be required to follow this
precedent. Mr. Harold concluded his delegation by noting that the two options he
had outlined in his presentation would be both beneficial to the City and the
applicant.
Paul Weppler, 417 Woodgrange Avenue, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection and noted that the applicant was not being held to the same standards
that individual property owners in the community would be held to under the
proposed City Initiated Infill and Replacement Housing in Established
Neighbourhood Precincts Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments. Mr.
Weppler raised concerns regarding the reduction in the front yard depth, abutting
side yards, width of the dwellings, building depth, and lot coverage. He further
added that the report prepared by Evans Planning Inc. is contradictory to the
report prepared by SGL Planning and Design for the Infill and Replacement
Housing in Established Neighbourhood Study which would say that the Centerville
Homes development is not in keeping with the character of the existing
neighbourhood due to the increased lot coverages, reduced side yard and front
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yard depths and questioned which of these planning firms were correct. Mr.
Weppler concluded his delegation by noting the unfair position individual property
owners would be placed in stating there should be one set of rules for both
developers and individuals. Mr. Weppler requested that should Council support
the Centreville Homes Proposal that they also reject the Infill and Replacement
Housing in Established Neighbourhood Zoning By-law and Official Plan
amendments in support of non-discriminatory policies and inclusiveness for all of
their constituents.
Nick Dimovski, 1923 Spruce Hill Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection and noted that he had found in the Evans Planning Inc. Report and the
Land Division meeting minutes that there had been two severances of land from
the original property at 317 Toynevale Road. He added that the second severance
from 317 Toynevale was completed in 2018 and sold to Centreville Homes in
March of 2019 by Margaret Kish, and as ked whether Margaret Kish as identified in
the Land Division meeting minutes was the City Planner for Policy who was
assigned to the pr oposed Zoning and By-Law Amendments for Infill and
Replacement Housing in established Neighbourhoods. Mr. Dimovski concluded
his delegation by asking w hy the City was permitting 45 percent lot coverage for
Centreville Homes and concurrently proposing to reduce lot coverages for
Pickering property owners to 30 per cent.
Mr. Layton, Evans Planning, was invited to provide comment on the delegations
and concerns raised. Mr. Layton stated that as a planning consultant, they were
obliged to provide comments that are consistent with the planning processes and
not for profits and that the proposed development was in keeping with current
policies. He further stated that the proposed plans provided at the statutory public
meeting would continue to be reviewed and that discussions with staff and the
public would continue to ensure what is built contributes to the community in a
positive manner.
A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, Adam
Layton, and Staff, regarding:
• the proposed new stormwater management system and the rationale for
the statement made by Evans Planning Inc. that the new system would
correct 90 per cent of the existing stormwater management issues;
• whether the applicant was flexible to amend the application to address the
concerns raised by residents;
• providing a summary of comments received from the public to the applicant
prior to the Staff Recommendation report to Committee; and,
• whether there would be another open house prior to the Staff
recommendation report.
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3.2 Information Report No. 05-21
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/20
Steele Valley Developments Ltd., 334979 Ontario Ltd.,
Pickering Square Inc., and Pickering Square (1986) Inc.
(1300, 1360, 1450 and 1550 Kingston Road)
A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above-noted application.
Elizabeth Martelluzzi, Planner ll – Heritage, provided the Committee with an
overview of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/20. Through the aid of a
PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Martelluzzi outlined the subject lands, submitted
conceptual Massing Model, and the planning policy framework, noting that the
application is requesting various site-specific exceptions to the City Centre Zoning
By-law to facilitate the future redevelopment of the subject lands for multiple
mixed-use buildings and townhouses. Ms. Martelluzzi outlined the comments
received for further review and consideration, and the next steps in the
applications.
Michael Testaguzza, The Biglieri Group Ltd., joined the electronic meeting via
audio connection and noted that public comments would be addressed during the
resubmission phase of the application process. Through the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, Mr Testaguzza provided an overview of the proposal and the
required amendments and noted that he w as available for questions from the
Committee.
Dave Hart, 1936 Glenview Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection and raised concerns regarding traffic and the proposed access from
Glenview Road, noting that he had submitted a letter to the City outlining his
comments. He further questioned whether there would be a delay in building the
proposed development due t o the oversupply of condominiums, and whether there
was a plan in place to address the t raffic concerns generating from Brock Road
and Kingston Road.
Nabeel Patel, 1903 Valley Farm Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection and noted the proposed development and ang ular planes would have
negative impacts on shadowing, privacy, integrity of properties, traffic, and that the
proposed development would generate noise and vibration from the construction.
Alan Jeffs, 1995 Royal Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection in
opposition to the proposed application. Through the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, Mr. Jeffs outlined the requested amendments noting that the
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amendments would benefit the revenue of the applicant. Mr. Jeffs added that the
projected population growth from the proposed development would not be
accommodated by the existing infrastructure, and raised concerns regarding
traffic, shadow and overlook impacts. Mr. Jeffs noted that any new resubmissions
must present a road design that would address traffic issues. He further noted that
there were potential sanitary sewer capacity issues in the vicinity of the Pickering
Town Centre development that are currently being addressed and that the
Environment Assessment Study submitted by the applicant was outdated. Mr.
Jeffs concluded his delegation by advising that there was a compelling case for
Council to refuse the proposed application.
Brandi Ferreira, 1901 Valley Farm Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection in place of her spouse Brent O’Brien, and raised concerns regarding
negative impacts to sunlight, privacy, traffic, and that the construction of the
proposed development would bring excessive noise to the area which would be
disruptive to young families.
Patrick Dunnill, 1880 Glengrove Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection to present concerns regarding t he pr oposed access from Glenview
Road. Mr. Dunnill noted that he was speaking as an elected representative of the
Residents of the VIVA Pickering Retirement Home. Mr. Dunnill noted that the
proposed access would generate excessive traffic in a currently quiet
neighbourhood, adding that the primary concern of the Residents of the VIVA
Pickering Retirement Home was the corner of Kingston Road, Glengrove Road,
and Glenview Road. He further added that there were no s idewalks on Glenview
Road and that the proposed access would only add to the safety concerns of
seniors who use this road. Mr. Dunnill concluded his delegation by asking Council
to rethink the proposed access, as this would negatively affect the lives of those
living in the area.
Bernard Yoong, 1899A Valley Farm Road, joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection and stated that he strongly opposed to the application and raised
concerns regarding the negative impacts to privacy, sunlight, and traffic.
Michael Testaguzza, The Biglieri Group Ltd., was invited to provide comment on
the delegations and concerns raised. Mr. Testaguzza noted that all public
comments would be taken under consideration and that the applicant would be
discussing a Kingston Road access with the Durham Region as opposed to the
Glenview Road access. Mr. Testaguzza further responded to comments received
from the delegations and noted that he was available to answer questions from
the Committee.
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A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee
Michael Testaguzza, and Staff, regarding:
• the timeframe for the p roposed development and the ph ased approach that
would be taken before the full development was realized;
• concerns regarding the loss of commercial space and whether there would
be possibility for employment and commercial retail space within the
proposed development;
• providing information to the Committee regarding the planned
improvements to Kingston Road as it relates to Durham Region Transit and
the potential centre median along this corridor;
• the need to ensure that sanitary sewers and storm water management
systems were sufficient to accommodate the proposed development;
• providing more realistic renderings of the proposed development to the
public;
• access to Highway 2 and Valley Farm being preferred as opposed to
access to Glenview Road for the 1450 Kingston Road development;
• whether a hotel type boutique could be incorporated into the development
in light of the fact that the zoning uses were supported and that this amenity
was not part of the City Centre project across from City Hall;
• providing Council with information pertaining to the tax ratios as part of the
review in order to track how the tax base would be affected;
• providing creative ways to accommodate seniors in the area;
• whether business owners who are in long term leases on the subject lands
would be given preference over new tenants;
• the number of parking spaces that would be provided above and below
grade level; and,
• the importance of future developments ensuring that the subject lands are
accessible and w alkable.
4. Delegations
4.1 Brayden Libawski, The Biglieri Group Ltd.
Re: Report PLN 05-21
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/18
2184107 Ontario Inc.
Part of Lot 18, Concession 3; Now Part 2, 40R-6962
(East side of Brock Road, north of Rex Heath Drive)
Brayden Libawski, The Biglieri Group Ltd., was heard under Item 5.1, Report PLN
05-21.
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5. Planning & Development Reports
5.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 05-21
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/18
2184107 Ontario Inc.
Part of Lot 18, Concession 3; Now Part 2, 40R-6962
(East side of Brock Road, north of Rex Heath Drive)
Brayden Libawski, The Biglieri Group Ltd., joined the electronic meeting via audio
connection and noted that he was available to answer questions pertaining to the
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/18.
A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and
Brayden Libawski regarding:
• confirmation that the revised proposal does not contain commercial space
or access from Brock Road;
• the number of parking s paces and w hether any were underground;
• the findings of the traffic count study pertaining to the internal road within
the proposed development; and,
• whether there was sufficient parkland in the proposed development.
Recommendation:
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/18, submitted by 2184107
Ontario Inc., to permit a 6-storey apartment building containing 44 dwelling units,
on lands located on the east side of Brock Road, north of Rex Heath Drive, be
endorsed subject to the provisions contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 05-21,
and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law
Amendment to Council for enactment.
Carried
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
7. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor McLean
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Seconded by Councillor Pickles
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adjourned at 9:48 pm.
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